Greymouth Festival Opened: Results Of Competitions

Greymouth Evening Star, 23 August 1949, Page 2

Greymouth Festival Opened: Results Of Competitions

The 35th annual festival of the Greymouth Competitions Society was officially opened last evening at St John’s Hall, by the Deputy Mayor, Mr J. E. Stokes, who apologised for the absence of-the Mayor, Mr F. F. Boustridge. Mr Stokes congratulated the society on overcoming many difficulties, particularly those in regard to the lack of a suitable hall, and stated that the Borough Council hoped to have such a hall in the next year or two. He referred to the benefits of competitions and wished the society a successful festival. The president of the society, the Rev. T. G. Campbell spoke briefly and welcomed the four adjudicators, Mrs ,Mavis Perfect (national dancing), Miss Muriel Swann (fancy dancing), Miss Beryl Baggs (elocution) and Mr Clifton Cook (vocal and instrumental). Mr Clifton Cook, on behalf of the judges, briefly replied. In a short ceremony at the Wesley Hall, Mr Campbell spoke briefly and officially declared the festival open. The results of events decided this morning were: Recitation (boy or girl, under 10); not humorous.—Recalls: Gwytha Killner (Christchurch), Jill Fagan (Fendalton), Maxine Wicks; v.h.c., Janine Gordon, Roger Tennent; h.c., Deidre Margaret Glover (Dunedin), Beverley Reece (Hokitika). There were 18 competitors. Piano Solo (boy or girl, under 8). —Lois Shannahan, 78, 1; Mary Gallagher, 75, 2; Margaret Kelly, 73, 3. There were four competitors. Character Sketch (boy or girl, under’ 10); not humorous. —Richard Olsen, 76, 1; Deidre Margaret Glover, 75, 2; Maxine Wicks, 74, 3. Recitation (girls, under 16); test, “Under Westminster Bridge.”— j Susan Moore, 78, 1; Eileen Saunders, 177, 2: Lorraine C. Shaw, 76, 3; h.c., Peggy Erridge (Christchurch). There were six competitors. Piano Solo (boy or girl, over 14 and under 18). —Recalls: Anne Fahey, Anne Eadie, Ellen Shearer (Hokitika); v.h.c., Charlotte Fitzgerald (Hokitika). Sword Dance (10 and under 13).— Janette Ellis (Christchurch), 1; Margaret Gordon (Riccarton), 2; Fred R. Bridger (Green Island) and Judith Peters (Nelson), equal 3; v.h.c., Ann McGettigan (Riccarton), Valerie Harris; h.c., Andre Tonkin (Dunedin), Vernon Norris (Christchurch), Patricia Adams (Leeston). There were 24 competitors. ‘ _ Irish Jig (under 10). —Gaynor Hurring Dunedin), 1; Jill Fagan (Christchurch), 2; Judith Slattery (Leeston), 3. There were 17 competitors. Operatic Dance (10 and under 13). —Valerie Harris, T, Grace Barnes (Christchurch), 2; Noela Perfect. (Christchurch), 3. Yesterday’s Results The following are the results of events concluded after the Evening Star went to press yesterday:— Recitation, boy or girl, under 10, humorous—Patricia Adams (Leeston) 80, 1; Margarat Thompson (Hokitika) 75’ 2; Patricia West (Hou Hou) 74, 3. There were 15 competitors. Soprano Solo —Test ‘‘At Night (Rachmaninoff) —Lorraine M. Graham, 81, 1; Margaret Bierne and Doris Mary Hogg, 79,* equal 2. V.H.C.: Mary Joy Dale 77. There were four competitors. , , _ . Violin or Stringed Instrument Solo, not. fretted instrument, open, any age. —Ray Hill, 86. 1: Vincent G. Duffy, 80. 2; Gordon Worsley and Maycel Fraser equal 3. There were seven competitors. Chief Piano Solo, open test “Aufschung” (Soaring), Schumann, op. 12, No. 12. —J. W. Fairlie (Hokitika), 76, 1. The only competitor. Recitation, boy or girl, under 12, not 'humorous, own selection..—Patricia. Morris. 97. 1; Nola Perfect (Christchurch), 78, 2; Jeanette Meech and Barbara White, 77, equal 3. There were 26 competitors. Vocal Sola, with obligato, own selection.—E. McCarrigan, 81, 1; Elsie Haglund, 79, 2; Furnley Cramond and Doris Hogg, 78, equal 3. There were four competitors. Recitation, own selection, not humorous.—Margarita Smeaton (Timaru), 79, 1; Patricia Caldwell (Reefton). 78, 2. There were three competitors. Tenor Solo, test “Go Lovely Rose” (Quilter). —George Williams, 82, 1; Thomas Menzies (Runanga), 78, 2. There were three competitors. Shakespearean Recitation, test “The Taming of the Shrew”. —Patricia Caldwell (Reefton), 77, 1; Margarita Smeaton (Timaru). 74. 2. There were three competitors. Musical Quartette, any instruments. —Ula Drummond, Rene Morgan, Marion Eadie, Anne Eadie, “Melodies from Messiah.” 87, 1; V. G. Duffy, R. Campbell, D. Gifford, S. Watson, “Sailer’s Dance,” 78, 2; P. Mead, G. Worsley, D. Gifford, A. Bourke, “Serenstta,” 77, 3.

Vocal Solo, men, any voice, own selection. —Max Braithwaite (Runanga), 84, 1; James Laughton, 78, 2. There were five competitors. Piano Duet, own selection.—Lloyd Dowell and J. W. Fairlie (Hokitika), 80, 1; Joan Crough and Ellen Shearei (Hokiffka), 78, 2; Charlotte Fitzgerald and Muriel Shearer (Hokitika), 77, 3.

Operatic Dance, under 10 (three recalls) .—Dianne McLauchlan (Christchurch), 82, 1; Kay Cleghorn, 80, 2; Alison Wilson (Taylorville), 79, 3. There were 18 competitors. Sailorfe Hornpipe, 10 and under 13.— Judith Peters (Nelson), 82, 1; Lynette Hopkinson, 80, 2; Fred R. Bridger (Green Island), 3. There were 31 competitors. ! Sean Triubhais, under 10. —Jjll Fagan (Christchurch), 75, 1; Gaynor Hurring (Dunedin). 73, 2; Jilljam McKendry (Christchurch), 70, 3. There were seven competitors. Operatic Dance, 13 years and over.— Jean A.dams (Christchurch), 79, 1; Leola* Goodall and June Barnes (Christchurch), 77, equal 2. There were five competitors. Barefoot- Dance, 10 years and under 13.—Noela Perfect (Christchurch), 82, 1; Valorie Harris, 81, 2; Lynette Hopkinson, 78, 3. There were seven competitors. , Skipping Dance. 13 years and over. —Joan Adams (Christchurch), 82, 1; Leola Goodall, 80, 2; Noeline Spiers (Christchurch). 79, 3. There were 10 competitors. Reel O’ Tulloch, open.—May Galvin (Dunedin), 1; Josephine Pickfens (Christchurch), 2; Noeline Spiers (Christchurch and Anne Hawker (Christchurch), equal 3. There were 10 competitors. Highland Fling, 13 years and over.— May Galvin (Christchurch), 1; Josephine Pickens (Christchurch) and Cecil Hurring ’(Dunedin), equal 2; Leola Goodall and Anne Hawker (Christchurch), equal 3. There were 10 competitors. Character 13 years and over. —Leola Gooda i, 79, 1; Joan Adams (Christchurch)* 78, 2; Valmai Henderson, 77, 3. There were six competitors. Tap Duo, any age.—Grace and June Barnes (Christchurch), 1. There were three competitors. Irish Reel, open.—May Galvin (Dunedin), 1; Josephine Pickens church), 2; Noeline Spiers (Christchurch) , 3. . There were nine competitors.