GREY EISTEDDFOD

Grey River Argus, 18 August 1937, Page 3

GREY EISTEDDFOD

Yesterday’s Results KEEN COMPETITION. Yesterday was the first day of the Eisteddfod and a large number of classes were disposed of. Throughout the competition was keen, and great interest was shown. The attendance at the day sessions was not very large and could be improved upon. Last evening was an improvement on the day session, and it is up to the public to give the competitions the utmost support they fully warrant, and to-day there will be varied programmes at the Town and Trinity Halls and first class entertainment will be available. The following are yesterday’s awards in the various classes:— MORNING SESSION. Highland Fling, Novice (Final)— Daphne Goodall 75 pts. 1; Elsie Clark 73 pts. 2; Bernie Roper 69 pts. 3rd. Also competed: Eva Sheedy, Gloria Johnston, Patricia Schultze, Jean Day (Blackball), Bet Lindbom, Margaret Ellery, Shirley Morrison, Ailsa Dewar, Lewis Saxon (Hokitika), Betty Wicken (ReeftoiD, Maoel Galway (Reefton), Dawn Hagar (Hokitika'), Mary Fairmaid. Miss Agnew said that this was a fairly good section. The competitors should have raised their arms more and failed to look up. Recitation N.Z. Author (Under 16) -—Recalls: Lorna Fell, “I Went Down to Fairyland”; Billy Hamilton, “The Auctioneer”; Viv. Hansen “Bugler Allen”; Dorothy Congreve “The Passing of the Forest”. Highly commended: Daphne Aldridge “Laughing Gipsy John”; Jack Ashley “My Native Land”; Marie Fraser “Silver Ferns”; Patsy Kyle "Let’s Tune Into Fairyland”; Margaret Ellery “The Pixie Postman”.

Also competed: Mollie Barrowman “Not Understood”, Eileen Hannan “Maoriland Hymn”, Graeme Courtney “A Child’s Rhyme”, Marie Courtney "Maoriland”, Pauline Dwyer “Rabbit Rabbit”, Pauline Gallagher “A Flower Romance”.

Shakespearean Reading. Qualifying item for Gilbert Rose Bowl (Final) — Miss Ede (Ashburton) 78 pts. 1; Miss Pat McGrath "The Merchant of Venice” 76 pts. 2; Miss Mary McDonnell “The Merchant of Venice” and Miss Mavis Bond “Epilogue, Henry IV”, equal 75 pts. 3. Also competed: Miss Vic. Richardson, “As You Bike It.” Irish Jig (10 and under 14) (Final) —Ngaire Brown (Christchurch) 85 pts. 1; Joyce Welch (Ashburton) 80 pts. 2; Jean Davies 78 pts. 3. V.H.u.: Vonnie Goodall and Lenore Upton (Christchurch) 75 pts. Also competed: Jack Knight, Jean Day, Maude Williams, Joan Macmillan, Elsie Clark, Joyce Inglis, Shirley Fisher (Christchurch), Molly Coll, Jessie Cochrane (Blackball), Mary McNicol (Blackball), Mabel Galway (Reefton), V. Heenan (Hokitika), Dawn Hager (Hokitika). The judge said that this was a very good section. The competitors should have avoided taking hold of theiicapes, and did not make a big enough

Recitation, boys and girls (12 and under 16) —Recalls: Viv. Hansen “He Fell Among Thieves,” Billy Hamilton “The Old Grey Squirrel,” Marie Courtenay “The Carnival.” Also competed: J. Courtenay "Captain Oates,” D. Gibbens “Witchie Wood,” M. Stewart “Christmas Bells,” E. Hamilton “Daffodils,” H. McDonnell “The King’s Messenger,” N. Matthews “The Song of the Market Place,” J. Ashley (Hokitika) “A Consternation,” D. Aldridge “Sherwood,” L. Upton (Christchurch) “The House Coming Down,” D. Congreve "The Quest,” M. Barrowman "The Vow,” P. Dwyer “The Blouse by the Side of the Road.” Sword Dance, any age—(Final': Billie Addis (Christchurch), 87 pts, 1; Ngaire Brown (Christchurch), 82 pts, 2; Melba Melville (Ashburton), 81 pts, 3. V.H.C., Kath Thomson, 80 pts.

Also competed: Monica Sinnott, Lenore Upton (Christchurch), Molly Coll, Shirley Fisher (Christchurch), Jean Davies (Blackball), Joan McMillan, Viv. Heenan (Hokitika), June Heenan (Hokitika), Vonnie Goodall, Flora McLean, and Joyce Inglis. The winner’s performance, said the judge, was very good. All except two did not dance in close enough to the swords.

Piano Solo (10 and under 12).--Recalls: Dorothy Moss, “Valse Gracieuse”; Roger Hall, “A Jolly Round Dance.” V.H.C., Flora McLean, “Pastoral Dance”', Chrissie McKenzie, “Sur La Grace.” AFTERNOON SESSION. Piano Solo (12 and under 14)—Recalls: Kit Learmont “Valse Caprice,” Joyce Bansgrove V.H.C., Lenore Upton (Christchurch), “Le Cygne.” Also competed: Mary Keating “The Goldfinch,” Mary Tunnell “In Hanging Gardens,” June Armstrong “In Hanging Gardens,” Elva O'Neill "Arbutus,” June Cunningham (Three Mile), E-.|"ia Waters "The Ballet Dancer.”

Sailor's Hornpipe (14 years and over): Recalls-—Monica Sinnott, Billie Addis (Christchurch). Also competed: June Heenan (Hokitika), Kath Thomson, Melba Melville (Ashburton).

Skipping Rope Dance (under 12 years): Recalls —Joyce Inglis, Patricia Schultze, V.H.C. Mary McNichol (Blackball). Also competed: M. Ellery, J. Knight, P. Gallagher, J. Cochrane (Blackball, D. Goodall, V. Heenan (Hokitika). Recitation (open to those who have not won previously), 16 and over: Recalls —Miss Eunice Scott "Mar- , querite,” Joan Wasley “Sherwood.’ Also competed: Miss E. Hannan “The World’s May Queen," Miss A. Smeaton "The Pilot of Plains’.’ Miss K. McGrath, Miss P. McGrath “If I Should Die To-night." Vocal Solo (any voice). For those who have not won previously; 16 and over: Recalls—Mr C. H. Tylee-Por-ter “The Lute Player," Miss Rona Friend “Laugh and Sing,” Miss Clare Keating “Little Damozel,” Miss Patti Marshall “O Divine Redeemer. V.H.C. Mr W. Boucher “Rose ot My Heart,” Mr M. Marshall “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere,” Mr R. Guthrie “Harelquin." Also competed: Miss M. Kyle “I Love tne Moon, Miss M. Wootton "The Brown Bird Singing, Miss I. Turner “God , Remembers Everything,” Miss F. Smith, It Might Only Come to You.” I’he judge said that this was a very good section, there being very promising voices. It was difficult io separate the competitors. However, some of them, especially the men. spoilt their chances by not sounding their vowel sounds. The majority of the competitors were only beginners and he realised they had a Jong way to go, but .he was very pleased with their performances.

Recital to Music (not humorous); under 12 years: Recalls—Patsy Kiely I “Hide and Seek,” Rosslyn Davis “The Caterpillar’s Courtship,” Marie Fraser, “Silver Ferns.” Also competed: O. McCarthy “The Man Who is Twelve Years Old,” G. Courtenay ♦“New Moon,” V. Owen “Matilda’s Music Lesson,” P. Gallagher “Little Orphan Annie,” J. Coyle “Little Boy Blue,” M. Ellery “The Lost Shoe,” L. Fell "Fairy'Shoes,” S. Pettigrew “The Fairy’s House,” B. McCarthy “A Little Gleam of Sun,” A. Ellery “Accomplishments,” A. Webber “The Squeaky Shoes.” Operatic Dance (Novice)—Recalls: Margaret Ellery, Molly Coll V.H.C., Vonnie Goodall and Daphne Goodall. Also competed: L. Saxon (Hokitika) V. May, L. Screen (Hokitika), S Fisher (Christchurch), P. Schultze, J Davies, J. MacMillan, D. Hager (Hokitika), M. Williams. I. Raine (Hokitika). . Recital to Music (not humorous), 16 and over —Recalls: Miss Ida Ede (Ashburton), “Tisn’t Worth It”; Miss J. Wasley, “The Little Serving Maid”; Mr. W. Reynolds (Hokitika), “The Road of 10,000 Crosses,” V.H.C., Miss P. McGrath, “Inasmuch.” Also competed: Miss M. • Bond, “The Ivied "Power”; Miss V. Richardson, “Bredon Hill”; Miss A. Smeaton (Brunner), “Blind”; Miss M. McDonnell, "Music in the Bush.” Vocal Solo —Boy or Girl (rinal): Ron Lewis, “The Rosary,” 81 points. 1; Maudie Williams, “The Piper from Over the Way,” 80 points, 2nd; Colleen Moore, “Captain Baby Bunting,” 79 points, 3. Also competed: Jcssima Holt. Piano Duct (12 ahd under 16)—Recalls: Joan Munson and Elsie Tibbles, “Marche Militaire”; Kit Learmont and Grace Fell, “Valse Venetienne,” V.H.C., Joyce Bansgrove and Dawn McDiarmid, “Merry Society.” Also competed: Joan Walker and Moira Clarke, Elsie Tibbles and Joyce Bansgrove, “Valse Caprice ” Recital to Music, not humorous (Open to those’ who have not won previously, 16 and over). —Recalls: Miss Ada Smeaton (Brunner), "Little Wise Son”; Miss Joan Wasley, “The Elfin Artist”; Miss Pat McGrath, “The Lure of Little Voices.” Also competed: Miss E. Hhnnan, “Bredon Hill”; Miss Kath McGrath, “The Lesson of the Watermill”; Miss Unice Scott, “Menin Gate”; Miss Vic. Richardson,/‘The Brook Song.” Piano Solo”*' (under 10).—Recalls: Pat Meldruni, ‘‘Air Varied”; Colleen Moore, “The'- Connors, “Arrival of the Brownies.” H.C., Peggy Meldrum, “Melody.” Also competed: Mary McNish, Myra Hadcroft, "Folk Song”; Maurice Lindsay, “April Showers' ; Alison Wimsett, Nola Burgess, "Minuet Poudrc”; Chrys Reekie, “Echo”; Mary McKnight, "A Little Kitten”; P. Raleigh and D. Young. Mr Davies said that all the competitors played very well, and were not to be disappointed if they were not recalled. EVENING SESSION. Piano Solo, under 10—-Final- - w - r .tti

Meldrum S2. Ist; Pat Connors, 81, 2; IColleen Moore 80, 3. Mr. Davies said that all the competitors played nicely in this Ciass The winner had a nice light touch. The second competitor played beautifully but the other was more artistic. All of the competitors were a credit to their teachers '-■Sailors’ Horn Pipe, 14 and overFinal: Billie Addis, 87 points, 1; Monica Sinnott, 84 points, 2.' The judge, Miss Agnew, said the arm action was the principal mistake in this section. Competitors must remember that they cannot clasp a rope with a clenched hand. Operatic or Demi Character DuoFinal: Billie Addis and Melba Melville, “Idyll.” 78 pts ~1; Kath Thomson and Pat Gifkins, “Harlequin Serenade,” 73 pts.. 2; June and V. Heenan (Hokitika), 72 pts., 3. Also competed: Pat Gallagher and Joyce Inglis, “The Serena ta." Recitation, N.Z. Author, under 16— Final: Viv. Hansen. 80 pts.. 1; B. Hamilton, 78 pts., 2; D. Congreve, 77 pts., 3; H.C., Lorna Fell. The judge said that this was a very good section. The recal !<?<’. competitors heard were all bettei' in the morning and were rather. forced at night. Vocal Solo, Novice, over 16 —Final: Miss Clare Keating, 78 pts., 1; Miss Patti Marshall, 77 pts., 2; Mr. C. H. Tyler-Porter and Miss Bona Friend, equal, 76 pts., 3. Mr. Davies said that the selection of songs in most cases in this class class were very poor indeed. I here were excellent songs that could be availed of and competitors should choose a bettei- type. He quite understood that the competitors were beginners. The winner sang very nicely and sang the best technically. Her voice was undeveloped but her singing was charming. T’he second placed competitor had a very good voice, but her interpretation of the song was quite incorrect. She had nice production and very good tone. However, he would not choose a sacred solo for selection in this class.

Skipping Rope, under 12 —Final: Joyce Inglis, 77 pis., 1; Patricia Schultze, 75 pts., 2. Recitation, Boys and Girls, 12 and under 16—Final: Billy Hamilton, 82 pts, 1; Viv. Hansen, 80 pts., 2; Marie Courtney, 78 pts., 3.

Mr. Cow said that the winner gave an outstanding performance. Piano Solo, 12 and under 14—Final: Joyce Bansgrove, 81 pts.. 1; Kit Learmont, 80 pts., 2. V.H.C., L Upton, Christchurch, 78 pts. The judge said the playing in this class was excellent and hoped the Ichildren would continue so. The winner played a little more clearly and was more accurate. Recital to Music, Novice, 1G and over—Final: Joan Wasley, 93 pts.. 1; Patti McGrath, 91, 2; Ada Smeaton, 90 pts., 3. The judge, Mr. Cow, said lie was rather disappointed in this section. The winning competitor gave the most artistic performance. Piano Solo, 10 and under 12 years —Final: Dorothy Moss, 82 pts., 1; Roger Hall, 79 pts., 3.

Mr. Davies said that this was a 'very good section. The winner was more decisive. The second competitor played very nicely, but the winner was more refined.

Operatic Dance (Novice)—-Final: Margaret Ellery, 76 pts., 1; Molly Coll, 75 pts., 2. V.H.C., Vonnie Goodall and Daphne Goodall, 74 points. Recital to Music, under 12—Final: Patsy Kiely, 93 pts., 1; Rosslyn uavis, S2 pts., 2; Marie Frazer, 91 pts., 3. The judge said that the placed competitors all gave charming performances.

Solo, Song and Dance, over 12— Final: Maudie Williams, “Lily of Laguna,” 81 pts., 1; Lenore Upton (Christchurch), “Masquerade,” 75 pts., 2; Mary Kerr, “Everything is Rythm,” 57 pts., 3. Recitation (Restricted to those who have never won a first prize), over 16—Final: Joan Wasley, 81 pts. Ist.; Eunice Scott, 80 pts., 2nd. H.C., Eileen Hanrahan, 78 pts. Piano Duet, 12 and under 16— Final: Kit Learmont and Grace Fell, 82 pts., 1; Joyce Munson and Elsie Tibbles, 80 pts., 2. V.H.C., Joyce Bansgrove and Dawn McDiarmid. Why do people bang the piano when playing duets, said the judge. The winners played very tastefully far more so than the second competitors. The second place-gettcrs played far too fast. He recommendled duets that students might study ones that would show musicianship. Recital to Music, 16 years and over—Final: Miss Joan Wasley. 94 pts., 1; Miss Ida Ede, 93 pts., 2; Mr. W. Reynolds, 90 pts., 3. The judge, Mr. Cow, said that the winner’s performance was a splendid one. It was hard to separate the first and second placed competitors, but the winner had chosen the more difficult piece and was more artistic in every way.