THE COMPETITIONS

Grey River Argus, 21 August 1934, Page 6

THE COMPETITIONS

THIRD DAY’S RESULTS Keen Interest Displayed The third day of the Competitions Festival was entered yesterday when even more enthusiasm than that which marked the previous day’s was in evidence. 'There was a lengthy list of events to be disposed of, and the judges had a very busy time. The attendances were again a decided im provement, the public appreciating that the best in entertainment is being provided for them. The following are the awards: — MORNING RESULTS. SONG, 12 and under 16, own selection. —Recalls: M. Moss, “A Brown Bird Singing”; 0. Dwan (Hokitika.). ‘‘Just for To-day.” Also competed: I). Richardson, ‘‘April is a Lady”; 1). Willis, ‘‘Songs My Mother 'Taught Me”; P. Wallis, “The Heavenly Play Ground”; (’. Keating, “Golden Dancing Days”; N. Lamont, ‘‘The Little Old Tea Garden”; J. Reeves, “The First Violet”; (’. Rouse, “Hark, Hark, the Lark”; L. Hansen, “Golden Dancing Days”; M. I’ascv, “Little Brown Bird Singing”; Colleen Phillips. • ■ Slave Song. PIANO SOLO, open, “'Two Larks.” — Recalls: Miss J. McNicol (Blackball), Miss E. Frazer (Otira). H.c.: Misses N. Harrie and V. Nightingale Also competed: Miss K. Fauth. SONG BY N.Z. COMPOSER, own selection.— Recalls: Mr J. Gilbert, “Mother Star”; Mr E. Boote, “The Flute Across the Lake”; Mr T. Hatch, “Horses of the Dawn.” H.c.; Mrs IL Prescott, “The Maori Flute”; Miss A. Radcliffe, “Whisper of Heaven”; Miss N. Barrett, “Ave Maria.” Also

competed: Miss G. Higson, “Achal by the Sea’’; Miss D. Leggoe, “Not Understood”; Miss E. Franklin, “Horses of the Dawn”; Miss K. M. Ainger,

“Break, Break, Break”; Mrs H. Turnbull, “Horses of the Dawn”;- Miss F. Lee, “Waiata Poi.” MEN’S ORATION, own selection. — -Recalls: Messrs A. 11. Paterson, •‘Chatham’s Speech”; L. Phillips, “The Curse of Ignorance.” H.c.: Messrs A. Gilligan, “Meagher’s Speech”; J. Gilbert, “The Denunciation of Cataline”; L. Fennell. Also

competed; Messrs J. Daniel, “Sir Maurice O’Rorke’s Denunciation”; F. Stevens (Christchurch), “Abraham Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address”: J. R. Keddie, “Emmett’s Speech from the Dock”; T. Duffy, “Trish Valour ami Loyalty”; R. Tilleyshort. “Native Affairs”; L Mcllroy, “Lloyd George’s Appeal to the Nations”; T. Tarrant, “Youth and Sacrifice’’; J. A. Campbell, “Lloyd George on the War. ” JUNIOR P RONU N( TATI ON TEST, under 10 (final). — Maris Mann 1, L. Jeffries 2, T. McDonnell 3. Also competed: N. McKane, C. Phillips, V. McDounel I. LADIES’ RECITAL 'TO MUSIC, 16 years and over, own selection (final) Miss K. Read (Christchurch), “Snow flakes,” Slpts 1; Miss K. Tibbles. “Good-bye, God Bless You,” 80pts 2: Miss V. Richardson, “'The Lesson of the Watermill,” 77pts 3. Also competed: Misses AL McDonnell, “Lorraine”; M. Beban, “Memories”; G. Wallwork, “ Bredon Hill ”; E. Clarke (Hokitika), “A Bunch of Roses”; M. Bond, “The Quest.” The judge, Mi Lester, said the winner hltd handled a difficult selection with considerable skill and good taste. She avoided the danger of overdoing the pathos. The second competitor was technically very good. She had considerable feeling for word values and failed a little in the climax. Miss Richardson attempted one of the most difficult mono logues in the section. She has considerable ability and has improved a great deal since last year.

SKIPPING ROPE DANCE, 14 and over.—Recalls; N. Darby (Hokitika), B. Carnochan (Christchurch). W. MrMullan was placed third. H.c.: M. Moss (Christchurch), K. Plever. Also competed; E. Wallace, E. Hannan, G. Rose (Christchurch). TAP DANCE, 12 and over.—Recalls; D. Shepherd (Christchurch), B. Carnochan (Christchurch). J. Shepherd (Christchurch) was placed third. V.h.c.: W. McMnllan (Christchurch). H.c.: IL Wright, D. Mayo, N. Harrie. Also competed: Kath. McDonald, M. Moss, Viv. Hogg, Arlene Ashley (Hokitika), Nan Darby (Hokitika), Jessima Holt, Kitty Allen, Joan Munson. Gladys Rose (Christchurch), Maureen Beban, Kath. Plever (Timaru), Kath. Thomson, Dorogn Hazeldine. BAREFOOT DANCE, 1.2 and over.— Recalls; W.- MeMullan, “The Wind’’; G. Rose, “Goddess of Wine”; K. Thomson, “Grief.” V.h.c.; M. Moss. H. K. Plever Also competed; M. Chapman (Christchurch). “German Classical”; V. Hogg, N. Orange (Roa), n. Wright, S. Keating, E. Hannan. LADIES’ SHAKESPEAREAN RE CITATION (final), “Merchant of Venice,” Act IV., Scene I. —Miss K. Read 83pts 1; Miss G. Wallwork 78pts 2; Miss K. Tibbles 76pts 3. H.c.: Miss V. Richardson. Also competed: Misse v M. Bond and E. Clarke (Hokitika). PIANO DUET, 13 and under 16, “Valse Venitienne.”—Recalls: B. McDougall and M. Moss, N. Harrie and J. Frazer. H.c.: C. Rouse and D. Austin’, N. Harrie and U. Murray. Also competed; N. Lamont and K. Fauth.

AFTERNOON SESSION. HUMOROUS RECITATION (in character), under 16—Recalls: V. Hansen, “Bosun Bill”; J. Wasley, “The Chair.” Also competed: L. Jeffries (Christchurch), “Miss Huldah”; N. Gallagher, “Australia’s Mishap”; N. McKane, “Mrs Green at the Photographer’s”; D. Willis, “I Don’t (’are. ’ ’

JUNIOR CHARACTER SKETCH under 16, own selection.—Recalls: V. McDonnell, “Alice in Wonderland”; Z. Austin, “Peter Pan.” Also competed: D. Willis, “Narcissus”; A. Heaphy, “Lady Teazle”; D. Congreve, “Little Lord Fauntelroy”; E

Hannan, “Juliet”; J. Patterson, J‘ ‘ Lorna. Doone ’’; M. Moss, ‘ ‘ Miss Monflathers ’’; V. Hansen, “Mrs Grummidge. ’ ’ PIANO SOLO, 14 and under 16, “The Goblins and the Dream Fairy.” — Recalls; N. Harrie, U. Murray. H.c.: J. Prazer (Otira), C. Rouse. Also competed: D. Austin, K. Fauth, E- Keating, J. Andrews (Hokitika). VOCAL DUET, under 16 (final). — C. Keating ami N. Lamont, “Full Fathoms Five,” 76pts 1; 1). Hart and C. Rouse, “Shepherds,” 74pts 2; Z. and I. Austin, ‘‘Forget Me Not,” 70 DANCE TEST (final). (exercises and positions, and operatic technique). —G. Rose. (Christ church) 84pts 1; W Mi'.Mullan ((Christchurch) 79pts 2; S Gunther (Christchurch), and N. Darby (Hokitika) 76pts 3. Tl.c.: M. Sinnott, V. Rouse. Also competed; A. Ashlci (Hokitika), Z. Austin, J. Heenan (Hokitika), V. Heenan (Hokitika), ’. Austin, V. Goodall. IL Wright, K. Plever. L. Michel. PREPARED SPEECH, rnen 21 years and over, “New Zealand in 1950.” — Recalls; Mr J. Gilbert 88, Mr A. IL Paterson 87, and Mr M. Daly 87. Also competed; Messrs J. A. Campbell, I. Mcllroy, T. Tarrant, E. Mayell, R. Tilleyshort, M. Kelly, F. Roberts. The judge, Mr Meldrum, said that while several of the speakers treated the subject, as was to have been expected, from the basis of past development and present conditions in the Dominion, only one, Mr Gilbert, had dealt with the spiritual aspect of New Zealand’s future. The speeches had been interesting, and the other two recalled had been equal, but Mr Gilbert obtained highest marks on account of the greater completeness of his speech.

LADIES’ TEST RECITATION, 16 and over, (a) “The Cloud,” (b) own selection. —Recalls: Miss K. Tibbles,

“Tin* Crowning of Dreaming John”: Miss K. Read (Christchurch), “Sher wood.’’ Also competed: Misses M Janies, “The World’s May Queen”: V. Richardson, “Roofs”; G.Wallwork “Sherwood”; E. Clarke (Hokitika) “Forget-Me-Not ”; M. M cDon nel 1 “Day That I have Loved”; M. Bond ‘ ‘Sherwood. ’ ’

OPERATIC OR DRAMATIC SONG, own selection.—Recalls; Misses G. Higson (Runanga), “Softly Awakes My Heart”; Miss K. M. Ainger (Christchurch), “One Fine Day’’; Miss F. Lee (Westport), “II Bacio.” Also competed; Mr W. Richmond, “All Hail Thou Dwelling”; Mrs H. Turnbull (Christchlirch), “Love’s a Vagrant”; Miss G. McAlister (Kumara), “One Fine Day’’; Mr Jas. Gilbert, “Tyrannic Love”; Mrs IL Prescott, “Oh My Beloved Daddy”; Miss D. Leggoe (Ikamatua), “Mimi’s Song”; Mr T. Hatch, “The Toreador’s Song”; Miss L. Marshall, “Elsa’s Dream”; Miss A. Radcliffe, “Slumber Dear Maid”; Miss E. Finch (Runanga),

“Sorry Her Lot”; Miss N. Bnrrett, “Like to the Damask Rose”; Mr E. Boote (Runanga), “On With the MotVOCAL DUET, own selection (final) —Messrs E. and IL Boote, “Watch man What rtf the Night,” 86pts 1: Miss E. Lord and Mr Jas. Gilbert. “A Night in Venice,” 85pts 2. H.c.: Misses D. Leggoe and G. Higson.

“When Song is Sweet”; Mrs H. Turnbull and Miss K. M. Ainger (Christchurch), “Song Birds on the Wing”; Miss N. Barrett and Mr T. Hatch, “Arise O Sun”; Miss L. Marshall and Miss E. Finch, “Sound the Trumpet.” Also competed; Miss M. Clayton and Miss A. Radcliffe, “Song of (he Waters.” The judge said this was a very good section. A point to remember when choosing a. duet was that the characters should be the same, as, otherwise, there would lie no blend. This was a most important point. SIT A KESPE ARE AN RECITA TI ON, under 16, own selection (final). —Sylvia Sanders (Hokitika), “Ferdinand and Miranda,” 78pts 1; Zelda Peters, “Portia,” 77pts 2; Von. McDonnell 76pts 3. Also competed; N. McKane, “Romeo and Juliet”; A. Heaphy, “Puck”; B. Duggan (Runanga), “Marc Antony”; P. Ryan (Westport), “Wolsey’s Last Farewell’’; M. Mann, “Lorenzo’s Eulogy”; V'. Hogg, ‘ ‘Jacques. ’ ’ EVENING SESSION. PIANO SOLO (open), “Two Larks” (final). —Miss J. McNicol 84pts, 1; Miss E. Frazer (Otira) 83pts 2. H.c.: Miss N. Harrie and Miss V. Nightingale (Hokitika). HUMOROUS RECITATION, under 16, in character (final). —Joan Wasley 90 pts 1; V. Hansen 80pts 2; L. Jeffries 75pts 3. H.c.; N. McKane 74pts. The judge said that the winner’s performance was the finest for a juvenile he had ever heard, and fully deserved the very high marks given. MEN’S ORATION (final).—Mr L. Phillips <S7pts 1; Mr A. H. Paterson SI pts 2. SONG BY N.Z. COMPOSER, own selection (final). —Mr E. Boote 86pts 1; Mr T. Hatch 85pts 2; Mr J. Gilbert 84pts 3. H.c.; Mrs H. Prescott, Miss A. Radcliffe, Miss N. Barrett. The judge said there had been some very nice singing in this class. He would like to hear more New Zealand songs. Why sing about the glories of other countries while we in New Zealand had glorious scenery which could be given vivid expression in song. SONG, 12 and under 16 years (final) —Owen Dwan (Hokitika) 83pts 1; Melva Moss 82pts 2. H.c.; D. Richardson, J. Reeves, L. Hansen, C. Phillips. The judge said the winner gave a mos t expressive rendition of his song. In this class there had been some very nice and enjoyable singing. The main fault was the breathing. If one could not breathe properly, the tone was affected. Parents could even help in this direction by teaching their children to breathe properly. He would like to see singing taken up in the schools, for with the younger generation rested our future musicians.

SKIPPING ROPE DANCE, 14 and over (final). —B. Carnochan (Christchurch) 97pts 1; N. Darby (Hokitika) 78pts 2. The judge said that the winner gave a brilliant performance. The second competitor skipped and danced well. TAP DANCE, 12 and over (final).— Doug. Shepherd (Christchurch) 85pts 1; Betty Carnochan (Christchurch) 83 pts 2. The judge stated the winner

gave a very good performance. I|isteps were clear and derisive, CHARACTER SKETCH, iimho If(final).-- V. McDonnell SO|>| -. |; 7. Austin 7Spts 2; .1. I ‘a 11 oi ,moii Cll'lf’ ' The winner, said the judge, was n \ei\ promising performer, an<| he liopt'd sho would not <l('\<‘lop .|ii\ nmialurnliiobin speaking. PIANO IH’ET, |;t iiml uiidoi l<;_ ‘‘Yalse Veuel ionno. Ilari lr- ami J. Frazer Sfipts I ; |i. i\l<• Ihuignll m>J M. Moss Sspts 2.11. r.: N. Ilnrrio mol E. Murray Slpts 3. The judge mid thi> winners gave a polished mi,| lim-Ji ed performance. IMTROMPTI’ DEBATE (llrnd), subject, “Should a Special Tax he im posed on Bachelors’? ’ ’ Messrs .\l, Daly (nff.) and M. Kelly (nep.., "ii; pts 1; Messrs L. Phillips (all.) nnd J Fennell (neg.) ISJpts 2; Messrs J. A, Campbell (aff.) and L. Wickes (non, 1 175pts 3. BAREFOOT DANCE, yours mid over (final).-—G. Rose (('h risl <dm rrh > 82pts I; K. Thomson SlpLs 2; W. \l< Mullan (Christchurch) 77|>ls .’I, The judge remarked that some of the com petitors had introduced operatic slops into this dance, for which the\ were penalised. LADIES’ TEST RECITATION, (;u ‘■'rhe Cloud,” (b) own sideclion (final). —Miss K. Read (Ch rist chni cli) 162pts 1; Miss K. 'l’ibldes JfiOpts 2; Miss G. Wallwork 153pts 3; Miss V. Richardson 151 pts 4. CHARACTER 5 SONG (finalM Turnbull (Christchurch), “Eliza both’s Prayer,” Sspts I; Miss A. Rad cliffe, “Buy My Roses,” mid Miss M. Chapman, “Habanera,” S4pts (equal) 2. H.c.; Miss C. Keating, “In M \ Garden,” 83pts. The judge said the winner’s portrayal of “Elizabeth’s Prayer” from the opera “Tamilian ser” was very well done. It was verv effective and the costuming was good. The singing was quite good. Sections not finalised last evening Were: Popular Song (first section), Miss E. D. Franklin, “In the. \'alley of the Moon,” and Miss G. Higson, “In the Valley of the Moon”;' Bandsmen’s Solo; J. Rudhall (B flat cornet'), ‘‘At Dawn”; J. Henderson (tenor horn), “Silver Threads Among the Gold”; E. Barton (euphonium), “I. Capuletti”; AL Garth (cornet), “At Dawn. ’ ’