DUNEDIN COMPETITIONS

Evening Star, Issue 18392, 28 September 1923, Page 7

DUNEDIN COMPETITIONS

NINTH DAY OF FESTIVAL.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS. The Dunedin Competitions Society’s annual festival was continued yesterday,* In tho evening there was a largo attendance at Hia Majesty’s Theatre, when many_ entertaining performances were given. The chairman was Mr J. Renmc.

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Judge: Mr H. Grogson (Auckland),

PIANO DUET, 14 and under 16. ‘ Grand Vaise Brilliant’ (Hunter).

Miss Muriel Hutchison (Dunedin) and) Miss Reta Hutchison (Dunedin), 162 1 Miss Rona Nicolson (Momington) and Miss Muriel Caddie (Musselburgh),

169 2 Master Gordon Findlay (Roslyn) and Master Albert Ashton (Dunedin, 157 0

Also competed: Rod. J. Macdonald (Maori Hill) and Jas. U. Do Clifford (Dunedin) 148, violet Richau (Kaikorai) and Oliva Davidson (St. Kilda) 147. The judge said that tho children still continued to surprise him with tho excellence of their piano -playing. Tho winners had given a .splendid performance, their ensemble, phrasing, and gradations being excellent. Tho second prize winncrs'lmff made a good Eteri, and it was a fairly well balanced performance. Tho thinF'jUir had shown a tendency to burry, but tneir tempo was gooff".

VIOLIN SOLO. 13 and under 16. ‘Ma-

zurka ’ (Amory). Miss Anna Briasoo (Dunedin), 155 ... 1 Master Raymond Greene (Dunedin), 149 2 Miss Elizabeth Ritchie (Dunedin), 148 3 Also competed: blaster F. G. Lems (Timarn) 146, Muster Janies Bcath (Roslyn) 142‘. Dlie judge commented cm the fact that them were not many competitors, but ho said that the smallness in the number of entrants had been compensated for by quality. There had been three very good performances that evening. Miss ihiaseo was a very musical girl, and had shown good style and intonation. Tho second prize taker Had made two unfortunate starts, but he had shown up excellently in the slow portion in the middle of the piece. The third prize winner had shown nice style.

BARITONE SOLO. ‘Friend’ (Novollo

Davies). Mr Douglas Craigie (Dunedin), 142 - 1 Mr W, J. Renton (Momington), 140 ... i Mr Robert C. Young (Dunedin), 133 ... 3 Also competed : Mr Walter Mitohcll (St. Kilda) 130, Mr Arthur J. Lnngley (Dunedin) 129, Mr Gordon Henderson (Dunedin) 126, Mr Q. S. Nicoi (Oamaru) 119, Mr Carl Ruben (St. Clair) 118, Mr B. Ivin, mont (Musselburgh) 117, Mr Eric J. MLVulty (Dunedin) 112, Mr L. Thomson (Sawvofs Bav) HI, Mr W. J. Robust (St. Kilda) 111, Mr Leslie Lurk (Dunedin) 108, Mr Prank Sims (Dunedin) 107. _ Mr Gregson said that although ths winner had some very good notes his voico was harsh in places, but on tho whole ho had given a good interpretation. Mr Renton had commenced too hurriedly, and the first verso was too detached. Ho considered that with time Mr Young would ho heard to advantage as a vocalist.

IRISH SONG, amateurs, ladies. Own selection (any Irish composer).

Miss Maud EMerton (Otaki), ‘The Irish Emigrant,’ 147 ••• 1 Miss Rita Holmes (Dnnodin), ‘Harp That Once,’ 140 ... _• “ Miss F. Burgess (Dunedin), 135 3 Also competed: Miss (Mary Wilson (Kaikorai) 151, Miss Connie Flamank (Timaru) 129, Miss Elsie Brvant (Dnnodin) 129, Miss Olive Bennett (Dunedin) 129, Miss Lily Monk (Ravensbourue) 127, Miss Anna Hope (Dunedin) 123, Miss Bessie Wilden (Dunedin) 123, Miss Margaret Denholm (Oamam) 122. Mrs Helen Curly (Dunedin) 118, Miss Margaret Greene (North-east Valley) 116, Miss Grade Scott (Timaru) 115, “Miss Irene Simons (Dunedin) 115, Miss Excelda Duncan (Roslyn) 113.

The judge said that the class was not as strong as he expected, though there had been throe good performances that evening. Ho would like to see it insisted upon that genuine folk songs should be given in these classes. The winner had given a very sympathetic interpretation. VOCAL SOLO, gentlemen, open to all. (b) Ballad (own selection).

Mr Douglas Craigie (Dunedin), 271 1 Mr W. J. Renton (Mornington), 269 ... 2 Mr Walter Mitchell (St. Hilda], 263 ... 3

Also competed: Mr Arthur J. Lnnglcy (Dunedin) 254. This contest comprised two sections, operatic air and ballad. The points awarded are the aggregate for the two. The judge said that this had been a rather small class. He suggested that competitors in tho operatic section should give thought to their song, as they frequently overweighted themselves. Ho could 'have suggested many better songs than had been given. Ono competitor had sung two ballads, and be considered that there should ho a distinction between tho two numbers selected- Tho winner had brought out the humor in hk comic opera selection, bub ho (tho adjudicator) was not impressed with the quality of his voice, which was harsh. This fault, however, could bo overcome. Tho winner scored 155 points in the operatic air and 136 in tho ballad. The second prize winner had a good voice, but did not seem to get it out properly. Ho had been a little dull. Tho enunciation of Mr Mitchell was bad, and tho competitor was evidently suffering from a very bad cold. ELOCUTION. Judge : Mr W. L. I’aino (Melbourne). RECITATION, Ladies, open to ail. ‘ Romance ’ (Lady Margaret Saekvillo).

Miss Nellie Osborn (Dunedin), 82 points 1 Mrs F. J. Gair (Belleknowes) and Miss

Anita Winkel (Dunedin), equal, 81

points 2 Mr Paine said that competitors had found great difficulty in Creating tho proper atmosphere. Ho wished to compliment Mrs Gair, who had displayed the tmo spirit of tho piece, and she had the abandon that was absolutely necessary. Her view of certain passages, lie thought, was rather serious. Miss Winkel had displayed tho right spirit, but. she was erratic and lacked the body responsiveness shown by Mrs Gair. Tho winner had slurred many passages, but she had tho best conception of what the true spirit should bo. RECITATION, Amateurs, Gentlemen, 16 and under 21. 'The Lost Leader’ (Robert Browning).

The recalls were: —Mr Alan Ockwell (South Dunedin), Mr A.. R. Wilson (Dunedin), and Mr J. D. Duncan (South Dunedin). Also competed : Mr G. Gome (Dunedin) 75, Mr Munro Sheddan (St. Kilda,) 72. Tho final of tho section will be taken next Wednesday evening.

RECITATION, Boys, 14 and under 16. ‘The Hundredth Year’ (Sir IL Newbolt).

Tho following were recalled:—Jack Stevens (St, Kilda), Clarence Paine (Dunedin), and Frank Forte,'' (Dunedin). Also compe tod: —Mark Gaston (South. Dunedin) 79, Jack Warrington (Caversham) 75. The final will be decided this evening.

RECITATION, Amateurs, Gentlemen. 1 Balliol Rooks’ (Frederick S. Boos).

The following were recalled:—Mr Alan Ockwell (South Dunedin), Mr A. R. AVilson (Dunedin) and Mr A. L. Perry (Kaikorai). Also competed : —Mr Leith A. Riddell (Dunedin) 77, Mr J. D. Duncan (South Dunedin) 77, Mr C. Gorrio (Dunedin) 71. RECITATION, Boys under 11. ‘Big Smitn ’ (Juliana Horatia Ewing). Master Lester Moller (Rcslyn), 83 points 1 Master Duncan Todd (St. Kilda) 82 points 2 Master Kenneth Stewart (Roslyn), 81 points 3 Master Jack Hannah (Mornington), 80 points, hon. mention. Also competed: David Robertson (Dunedin) 79, Grahamo M'Kinlay (Dunedin) 79, Russel Frew (Mosgiel) 78, Robert Fullerton (South Dunedin) 78, Arthur Dingwall (Dunedin) 76, Jack Timlin (Dunedin) 75,

Ivan Davidson (Dunedin) 74, lan M‘Artlmr (Dunedin)’ 74, Rodney Kennedy (Musselburgh) 72, Anzac Wood (Dunedin) 71, D. W. Rutherford (St. Kilda) 71, Colin Fre’w (Mosgiel) 70, Ivan Watson (Montecillo) 70, John Edgar (Dunedin) 70, Bruco Ward (Dunedin) 67. Tho judge said that tho boys were natural, but be stressed the necessity for correct vowel sounds. Some of the competitors had been very lax in this connection. DANCING. Judges: Fancy Dancing, Miss Madeline Vynor (Christchurch); Scotch Dancing, Hornpipe, etc., Mr Duncan Moclenua.ii. CLASSIC DANCE, Barefoot, under 12. Miss Nancy Abernathy (Dunedin), ‘ Spirit of tho East,’ 71 points ... 1 Miss Phyllis Christie (Belleknowes), ‘Herald of Dawn,’ and Miss Laura,

Bain (Calton Hill), ‘ Water Sprite 70 points, equal

Also competed : Miss B. Robinson (Dunedin), 1 Spirit of the Daffodil ’; Miss Betty Dingwall (Jlornington), ‘Forest Nymph’; Miss Dulcio O’Brien (Dunedin), ‘To n Butt-Ally ’; Miss Nanna. NV-wey (Ravensbonvne), ‘Youth and Happiness ’ j Miss Lois Slowley (St. Clair), ‘ Charing i.lio Butterfly ’ I Miss Beryl Cooper (St. Kilda.), ‘ Nymph,' 64; Miss Phyllis EckliofT (Dunedin), ‘Elfin Piper,’ 64: bliss Wilhcb-'ina Black (Dunedin), ‘The Beggar Girl,’ Si; Miss Betty Lawson (Dunedin), 60.

Miss Vyner commented tliat on the whole tho perfonnarices we.ro very rnijed. Several mistakes had been made in setting, and she thought that teachers could largely avoid this by using their imagination. Some of t-lio dances had boon well arranged, and (here was not. so much monotonous running about them as she had found in the earlier sections. -She considered that there should be an entirely separate section for Eastern dancing. Tho winner had shown good h'g movements, whilst her arms wore supple. The time was good, but she thought that a little more might have been made of the arrangement. Miss Phyllis Christie had given a good interpretation, but her knees had not been kept straight, DRAAL-mC DUO, 12 and over. Miss Gladys Crossan and Miss Gwen Hardman (Dunedin), 67 points 1 Misx(Ruby Robinson (Dunedin) and Miss Vanda /Duncan (Roslyn), 65 points 2 Miss Vyner said that there had been a certain sameness in both dances. ’•(Most people se.omed to be under mo impression that a dance duo consist',,'! of a body throwing a girl about. She considered that the dances wore rather beyond the dramatic powers of the competitors. The (eg movements of the winners were good, but too much time had been taken by the second pair in unnecessary action, ‘