THE COMPETITIONS

Grey River Argus, 20 August 1934, Page 2

THE COMPETITIONS

A BUSY DAY f«[j i / — Saturday’s Results IMPROVED ATTENDANCES. Bright sunshine greeted the second day of the Competitions on Saturday, and the attendance at nil sessions was a. marked improvement. The three halls wore kept going all. day, the judges having a busy time disposing of the large entry list. A popular innovation were the bandsmen’s solos, and this in future should entice not only local bandsmen but also visiting artists. In all classes there was keen and close competition, and finalists at the evening session were accorded enthusiastic receptions. To-day there is a big programme to be gone through and the public are assured of excellent entertainment. The following are Saturday’s awards: — MORNING RESULTS. HIGHLAND FLING, 12 and over.— Recalls; H. Neill (Christchurch), B. Carnochan (Christchurch). H.c.: K. Thomson. Commended: M. Moss and M. Kilkenny (Westport). Also competed: Barbara Wilson, Dovey Richardson, Arlene Ashley (Hokitika), Phyllis Thomas, Jessima Holt, Krill'. McDonald, Kitty Allen (Ron), Elva Wallace, S. Keating, M. Sinclair, Kath. Plever (Timaru), linelda Austin, Doreen Hnzeldine.

PIANO SOLO, 16 and under 21, “Concert ‘.Polonaise.”—Recalls, Miss M. Carruthers (Hokitika), Miss N. Harrie. Also competed: Miss Jessie M (Nichol (Blackball), Miss Valerie Nightingale (Hokitika), Miss Adeline ‘Pridmore (Hokitika), Miss Cecil Hannan, Miss Jessie B. Gunn.

SONG, under 12, own selection (final).—M. Halliday (Runanga), “Fairy Pipers,” 78pts 1; A. Wingham, “Tn the Garden of To-morrow,” 72pts 2; Z. Austin, “The Brown Thrush,” 71 pts 3. Also competed: l inelda Austin, “The Little Dustman”; Moniea Wingham; RoTit. Wright (Runanga), “Half Way Down.” The judge, Mr Dixon, said the winner’s was an outstanding performance. The second competitor was very good, while the third placed competitor was good, and he would award a special prize. HUMOROURS SONG, own selection —Recalls: Mr .1. H. “Captain Mae”; and Miss Elsie Finch (Runanga). Also competed: Mrs 11. Turnbull (Christchurch), “ Plunistones”; Miss F.lsa D. Franklin (Ngakawau), “John”; Mrs H. Prescott, “Barney O’Hea”; Miss G. Higson (Runanga), “Bold Unbiddable Child”; Miss K. M. Ainger (Christchurch), “Our Farm’’; Miss Alice Radcliffe (Runanga), “Doubtful Jane”; Miss Nora Barrett. “John.”

MEN’S TEST RECITATION, 21 years and over, (a) “Claude Melnotte’s Apology,” (b) own selection. Recalls: Mr J. Gilbert, “Christmas

at Sea”; Mr A. H. Paterson, “Cleopatra’s Barge”; Messrs M. James and R. Tilleyshort, “Buckingham’s Speech,” were not present for the morning session, and were to be heard with the recalls in the evening. Also competed: Messrs T. Mcllroy, T. Tarrant, “Lancaster’s Speech”; F. Stevens (Christchurch), “A Soldier of Fortune”; and J. 11. Keddie, “Gloster’s Soliloquy.” SIGHT READING, 16 and over (final). —Messis T. Tarrant, and A. H. Patterson, 86pts, 1; Mr J. Gilbert 85pts 2; Miss K. Tibbles 84pts 3. H.c..: Misses V. Richardson, G. Wallwork, K. Rend (Christchurch) and Mr J. Keddie. Also competed: Misses M. Beban, M. Bond, Messrs .1. Daniel, F. Stevens, J. Keddie, R. Tilleyshort, I. Mcllroy, M. Jamieson, L. Phillips, L. Wickes, A. Bayley, R. Kiely, .1. Fennell, P. Williamson.

IRISH JIG, under 12 (final).— M. Sinnott 79pts 1; S. Fisher and V. Rouse 77pts 2. H.c.: .1. Heenan. Also competed: Nola O’Loughlin (Runanga), Zeta Austin, Noeline Orange, Mabel Hogg (Blackball), Viv. Heenan (Hokitika), Imelda Austin, J. Inglis, Shirley Andrews (Hokitika), P. White, V. Russ, Vonnie Goodall. Pat Gifkins, Ruth Stewart. The judge said the winner gave a very good performance, while the second competitor was also good. B. Carnochan (Christchurch), K. Neill IRISH JIG, 12 and over.—Recalls: (Christchurch), K. Plever (Timaru). H.c.: A. Ashley (Hokitika). Also competed: Melva Moss, Kathleen McDonald, Elva Wallace (Stillwater), Heather Wright, Phyllis Thomas, M. Sinclair, S. Keating, Kath. Thomson, Doreen Hnzeldine, Molly Kilkenny (West port). AFTERNOON RESULTS. PIANOFORTE DUET, own selection—Recalls; Nancy Harrie and Mary McDonnell, “Italy”; and Zita Munson ami Cecil Hannan, “Rhapsodie.” H.c.: Jean Abbie and Nancy Harrie, “Liszt’s Rhapsodie No. 6”; Esmc Frazer and Jean Frazer, “Italy.” Also competed: Jean Horrack and Molly Richmond, “Military March.”

HUMOROUS RECITAL, 16 anti over, own selection.—Recalls: Mr J. Gilbert, “Hoodoo McFiggen’s Christmas ”; Miss K. Read (Christchurch), “Giggles.” Also competed: Miss V. Richardson, “The Obstructive Hat”:

Miss G. Wallwork, “I Wouldn’t be too Ladylike”; Miss AL Bond, “As I was Saying”; Mr T. Tarrant, “The Girl on the Stairs”; Miss K. Tibbles, “ Mothers-in-Law”; Mr F. Stevens (Christchurch), “Art in the Home”; Miss A. Orr, “The Telegram”; Mr J. IT. Keddie, “The 11.69 London Express”; Mr T. Mcllroy, “A Speech on Education.” SEAN TRTUBITAIS, under 12 (final) —I, Austin 77pts 1; S. Fisher (Opawa) 76pts 2; V. Rouse and J. Heenan (Hokitika) 75pts 3. V.h.c.: M. Sinnott. Also competed: N. Orange, J. Inglis, N. O’Loughlin, Z. Austin, M. Hogg, V. Goodall, L. Michel. The judge said the winner gave a good performance.

'l'hc second and third competitors were penalised for dancing too quick. SWORD DANCE, under 12 (final).— Valda Rouse 80pts 1; S. Fisher 79pts 2; Z. Austin 77pts 3. H.c.: I. Austin, M. Sinnott. Also competed; E. Hamilton, M. Hogg, N. O’Loughlin, V. Goodall, L. Michel. The judge said the winner was the best, her positions being very good and her interpretation pleasing. The second competitor danced well, but her positions were not so good. She should dance closer to the swords.

RECITATION, Girls 9 and under 12, “Jack o’ Dreams.”—D. Congreve 82 pts 1; M. Courtenay 81 pts 2; Z. Austin and E. Hamilton 80pts 3. H.c.: J. Patterson 79pts. Also competed: V. Gilmore, A. TTeaphy, N. Gallagher, P. Ryan, M. Stevenson (Reefton), I. Austin, E. Lemon, J. Orr, B. Duggan. The judge said the class was very good. All had said the test well because it was not easy. The winner had made the most of the piece, she being natural and most expressive. The second competitor had the right atmosphere, but lacked the expression of the winner. It was a difficult class to separate, only one point separating the majority.

LADIES’ VOCAL SOLO, own selection.—Recalls; Mrs H. Turnbull, “The Lament of Isis”; Miss G. Higson, “Crescent Moon”; Miss E. Finch, “Butterfly Wings.” Also competed: Miss M. James, “My Mother Bids Me Bind My Hair”; Mrs H. Prescott, “Damon”; Miss K. M. Ainger, “The Fuschia Tree”; Miss E. D. Franklin, “Hark. Hark, the- Lark”; Miss G. McAlister, “The Asm”; Miss D. Leggoe, “My Mother Bids Me”; Miss M. Chapman, “Hindoo Song”; Miss F. Lee, “.Moonlight Elves”; Miss L. Marshall, “Little Lady of the Moon”; Miss A. Radcliffe, “Sink Red Sun”; Miss Z. Elliott, “When Maybells Ring”; Miss Nora Barrett, “Cradle Song. ’ ’ BANDSMEN’S SOLO, own selection; first section.—V. MeHerron (Westport), B Flat Cornet, “Songbirds”; E. Hatton (Westport), BB Flat Bass, “Sensehut.” Second section: Mr J. Smith (Westport), euphonium, “Songbirds.”

SONG W I'l'll OBLIGATO, own selection. —Recalls: Mrs IT. Turnbull (Christchurch), “Spirit Flower”; Miss A. RadclifFe (Runanga), “La Serenata.” Also competed; Miss E. D. Franklin, “Indian Dawn”; Mr J. Gilbert, “Songs My Mother Taught Me”; Miss G. Higson, “Hindoo Song”; Miss E. Finch, “Serenata”; Miss M. Clavton, “Ave Maria.”

MEN’S VOCAL SOLO, own selection. —Recalls; Mr T. Hatch, “'Pass Everyman”; Mr J. Gilbert, “The Wanderer.” Also competed; Messrs W. Richmond, “Once Again”; E. Boote, “Lorraine”; IT. Boote, “Pass Everyman”; L. Wickes, “Fishermen of England.” SKIPPING ROPE DANCE, 10 and under 11. —Recalls: M. Sinnott, 11. Wright, J. Heenan (Hokitika), A. Ashley (Hokitika). Also competed; M. Hogg, N. O’Loughlin, 11. McLean, N. Orange, K. McDonald, P. Thomas, D. Richardson, R. Stewart, S. Keating, V. Goodall, K. Thomson, D. Hazeldine, V. Rouse.

JUNIOR DIALOGUE, under 16 (final). —Nan>ce McKane and Von. McDonnell, “The Princess and the Woodcutter,” 79pts 1; Jessie Patterson and Dorothy Congreve, “Bridget and Pixie,” 76pts 2; Eileen and Billy Hamilton, “Myltyl and Tyltyl,” 75 3. Also competed; Patricia Methven and Pat Ryan (Westport), “The King and the Miller of Mansfield”; Viv. Hansen and Joan Wasley, “Dick Swiveller and the Marchioness”; Vera and Edna Gilmore, “Felicity and the Evening Star.” The judge said dialogues for children were very difficult, but the competitors had done well. The winners did very well, and the second competitors did a difficult piece very well.

RECITATION, Boys 6 and under 9, “My Sixth Birthday” (final). —Owen McCarthy 73pts 1; Brian McCarthy 72pts 2; S. Saunders and R. Moore (Runanga) 70pts 3. EVENING SESSION. PIANOFORTE SOLO, 16 and under 21, “Concert Polonaise” (final). — Miss N. Harrie 86pts 1; Miss M. Carruthers (Hokitika) 84pts 2. H.c.: Miss V. Nightingale. The judge, Mr Dixon, said that the winner gave a very expressive rendition and put a great deal of character into the piece. Her finger work was very good. IRISH JIG, 12 years and over (final). —Miss IT. Neill (Christchurch) 82pts 1; Miss B. Carnochan (Christchurch) Slpts 2; Miss K. Plever (Timaru) 80pts 3. The judge, Mrs Triggs, said the dancing in this class was of a fairly high standard. The winner gave a light and pleasing performance. The second competitor had a nice style but was inclined to stamp. HUMOROUS SONG, own selection (final). —Miss E. Finch 86pts 1; Mr J. H. Keddie 85pts 2. H.c.; Mrs H. Prescott, Miss G. Higson, Miss K. M. Ainger, Miss Radcliffe. The judge said that there was not much humour put over by the competitors. The trouble was that they thought more about the singing than the humour. More attention should be paid to the humour and in a class of that kind the singing should be a secondary aspect. The winner was easily the best and put it over quite saucily. The second competitor got the most humour out of his selection.

SONG WITH OBLIGATO, own selection (final). —Miss A. Radcliffe 87pts 1; Mrs Turnbull. 86pts 2. H.c.; Miss Finch. The judge said that this was a most interesting class. The winner gave a most expressive and artistic rendition, as also did the instrumentalists. The other competitor was most artistic and expressive. She was most excellently assisted by the piano and violin.

RECITATION, Girls 12 and under 16, “Morning Thanksgiving” (final). —Miss V. McDonnell 83pts 1; Miss Z. ’Peters 82pts 2; Miss L. Jeffries (Christchurch) Slpts 3. V.h.c.: Miss S. Sanders (Hokitika). H.c.; Miss J. Wasley. The judge said that the work in this class had improved since last year. The winner had given an excellent performance and possessed a good understanding of elocution. MEN’S TEST RECITATION, (a) “Claud Milnott’s Apology and De-

fence,” (b) own selection (final). — Air J. Gilbert 82pts (test), 85pts (own selection), total 167pts, 1; Air A. H. Patterson, 77pts (test), 89 (own selection), total ]66pts, 2; Air T. Tarrant, 77pts (test), 78pts (own selection), total 155pts 3. H.c.: Air F. Stevens (Christchurch), 75pts (test), 79pts (own selection), total 154pts. The .Fudge said the tests were not well done. Air Patterson’s own selection, “Cleopatra’s Barge,” was the best he had heard it done. -HIGHLAND FLING, 12 years and over (final). — Miss B. Carnochan (Christchurch) 85pts 1; Miss 11. Neill (Christchurch) 85pts 2. The judge said the winner gave a splendid performance, and did the (lance as it should be done. Her position was perfect ami her footwork neat. The second competitor had a very true style. IMPROMPTU DEBATE, third section. —Recall: Air J. A. Campbell (aff.) and Mr L. AVickes (neg.), 175pts. Also competed; Mr L. Marshall (aff.) and Mr E. Price (neg.). The judge, Mr Afeldrum, set as the subject “Does International Sport do more Harm than Good?” The final will be heard tonight. MEN’S SONG, own selection (final) —Mr J. Gilbert 86pts 1; Mr T. Hatch Sspts 2. The judge said that the winner had given a mo*4 expressive and artistic rendition of “The Wanderer.’’ He sang with a great deal of sympathy and expressed tin* song very well. The second competitor was also sympathetic and got an excellent climax to the song. PIANO DUET, own selection (final) —Misses Z. Alunson and C. Hannan 88pts 1 ; Misses N. Harrie and AT. McDonnell 85pts 2.8. c.: Misses J. Abbie and N. Harrie 84pts. The judge said the winners gave an out standing performance, it being almost perfect. Their technique and skill was of a high order, and they played with perfect understandings

Other classes not finalised were:— Bandsmen’s Solo, own selection, third section. —F. Greig, sop. cornet “Silver Threads Among the Gold”; R. Francis, tenor horn, “Tn the Vale”; J. Adamson, euphonium, “ Wendowee. ’ ’

Instrumental Quartettes, second section. —Greymouth Municipal Band “D,” “Tn This Hour [of Softened Splendour”; Misses Zeta and Imelda Austin and. Masters Ronald McATaster and Colin Rouse, “Sarabande. ”

The results of the Character Song (second section), in which Miss AT. Chapman (Christchurch), “Haban era,” and Miss C. Keating, “On M\ Garden,” competed, will be made known to-night, when the previous competitors will also be judged.