THE COMPETITIONS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18408, 14 May 1920, Page 9

THE COMPETITIONS.

EIGHTH HAY’S PROCEEDINGS. Tho Christchurch Literary and Musical Competitions Society's lentil annual leatival reached its eighth dny yesterday. Various dances were hold in tho Choral Hall during The day, and instrumental and vocal items wero hoard at the Tlioatro Koyal, with a concert programme at night Following a-ro tho results: REEL OF TULLOCH. In costume. Boys and girls under ten yearn, Connie .Potts (Timaru), 7-1 points, t j Lorna Budge (Dunedin), 70 points . £j Florence Buist (Avonside), 08 points . 3 Also recalled—Rita Peterson (Sjireydon). Also oompolod—Zolum Ciuroll (Wellington). “ Under fifteen years. Gwen Ritchie (linvuru), 77 points . , 1 Miaisio Fenton (Timaru), 7-5 points , . 2 Ruby Ford (Timaru) 73 points . , 3 Also recalled —Emily Turner (St Albans). .0.30 competed—ivy Petrie (Christchurch), Yioiet Roborlson (St Martina), Poppy Buiat (Avonside), Phyylis M'Milta.n (Timaru), Jean Irvine (Sydenham), Ena Robinson (Wnshdyiie), Frances Buist (Avonside), Mary Aitken (Christchurch), Dorothy Caldow (Lmwood). SEAUN TRIUBHAIS. In costume. Boys or girls under fifteen years. Maisio Menton (Timaru), 78 points . I Dorothy Caldow (Linwood), 77 points ! i) Ena Robertson (Washdyke), 76 points . 3 Also recalled—Violet Robertson (St Martina), Gwen Ritchie (Timaru), Ruby Ford (Timaru) Also compotod—Mary Aitken (Christchurch); Jean Irvine (Sydenham); Rita Petersen (Spreydon), Phyllis M'Miihm (Timaru;, Poppy Buist (Avonside), Ivy Petrie (Christchurch), Emily Turner (St Albans) RECITAL WITH MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT. Own Selection. Not Humorous. Mr Frank Bown (St Albans), “A Bunch of Roses,” 80 points . . .1 Mr Clydo L. Carr (Linwcod), “An Old Sweetheart of Mine,” 77 points . 2 Miss Reno Aslin (Dunedin), “Break, Break,” 76 points . . .8 Also compotod—Misses Doroon Todd (Dunedin), “Tho Scrapper and the Nut”; Nina Templo (Christchurch), “If ” ; Stacey Rinloy (Christchurch), “ Tho Word that, was Left Unsaid”; Vera Stevons (Dunedin), “Playmate,”; Tottie Lyders Dunedin), a Play of Life”; and Mr C. H. Newton (Christchurch), “ A Dickens Monologuo.” DOMINION TEST RECITATION. Open Class. Ladies. “Immortality" (Joseph Jefferson). Miss Reno Aslin (Dunedin), 81 points . 1 Miss Doreen Todd (Dunedin), 80 points. 2 Miss Dorothy Naumann (St Albans), 77 points 3 Highly commended—Miss Miriam. Sweney (St Albans), 76 points Also competed—Misses Eileen Jarman (Christchurch), Vor-a. Stevens (Dunedin), Tottio Lydoro (Dunedin), Ethel Bland (Kichmorxi), EfTic White (Avonside), Elsie Copper. (Chrißtchurch). MEZZO SOFRANO SOLO. " Lorraine, Lorraine Loreo” (Spross). Miss Beatrice Sprostoh (Addington) 90 points Miss M. B. Easson (Wellington), 86 points 2 Miss Ethel Duff (Avonside), 80 points - 3 Also competed—Mjsses Mcr'o Rogers (St Albans), Margaret Naismith (Springfield Lucy Chamberlain (Ellesmere), Jessie Haltin' .Christchurch), Elspcth Denholm (Omnaru), Mary AVilson (Christchurch), Thirza Hanna (Sproydon), Mrs Haywood (Wellington). PIANO SOLO. (Lady or Gentleman.) Own Solection. Miss Gertrude Johnston (St Albans), “lm promptu, No. 2” (Chopin), 82 points - J Miss Aidan MacLaron (Christchurch), “ Novcllotto ” (Schumann), and Miss Eiloen M’Quado (Livingstone-), “ Beethoven's Sonata, Adagio and Allegro,” 80 points each ----2 Also competed—Misses Myra Haugh (Duntroon), " Fantasia Impromptu” (Chopin), Elorenco Mardon (St Albans), “To the Spring”; Mabel Hobbs (Sydenham), “ Hunttns Song” (Mendelssohn); Elva Baker (Duuedlil). " F&utasio Impromptu” (Chopin). CONTRALTO SOLO. “ Lie There, My Lute,” A Flat (llamish MacCunn). Miss Mabel naino (Dunedin), 63 points - I Miss Olga Wacked (Christchurch), 84 Miss°MolH© Allan (Oarnaru), 63 points - 3 Highly commended—Misses Irene Hornihlow (Christchurch). Mario Jones (Hokitika). Also competed Misses balhe Down (bpreydon) Ann Watchman (Liuwocd), E. M. Leroy Jwoolston) and Mrs L. K. Gray (Riccarton,. BARITONE SOLO. " In Surnmertimo on Bredon,” in F (Graham Peel) Mr Eric Winspear (Christchurch). 63 points - - - - * * " 4 Mr Claude Burrows (New Brighton), 81 Mr Alfred Cade (Christchurch), 80 points 8 Also competed—Messrs Joseph Dyex (Lendalton) and Roland Smith (Christchurch). SOPRANO SACKED SOLO. Own selection. Recalls. Missed Cicely Audibcrt (Christchurch), “ 0 Divine Redeemer " ; Kota, Bray (Sydenham), "Like as tho Heart Desircth "; Averil Hope (Shirley), “ Avo Maria.” . Also competed—Misses Eva Turner (Christchurch), ‘‘Open tho Gates of tho Templo ; Lilian II an ham (Riccarton), " Nearer My God to Thee”; Pearl Stewart (Christchurch), "With Verduro Clad”; Nellio Smith (Riccavto*), “On Mighty Pens”; Elizabeth llowes (Woolston), "On Eagle's Wings ; Vora Brooko (Dunedin), Lillian Archibald (Beckenham), “The Lord is My Light Joßsio Duff (Avonside), "I Know That My ltedoemer”; Margaret Graliamo (Ophir), "With Verduro Clad"; Mona Wilsteed iDarfiold), “A Song of Thanksgiving”; Marjorie Nicol (St Albans), “Aa Pants the Hart.’

LADIES’ VOCAL SOLO. New Zealand composer. Own selection. Own accompaniment permitted.

Recalls.

Mißae3 Mollie Allan (Onmcrti), " The Sea Gipsy” (C. Willcby); Mnrjorio Nicol (St Aibans), “ Garden of Heart's Delight" (R. A. Homo); Ireno Ilorniblow (Christchurch), "Hino E’Hino.”

Also competed—Misses Mona. Wilsteed (Darfield), “White Horses’’; Eva. Turner 'Christchurch), “Suuneo” (Raynor White); Elspeth Denholm (Oamaru), “My Fairest Child' 1 (A. Hill); Rita Dray (Sydenham), “Once in the Long Twilight” (It. A. Horuo).

SONG FOR GIRLS. (Under 10 years. Own Selection.) Recalls.

Misses Elsie Ives (Christchurch), “ Rose Softly Blooming”; Colleen Costollo (Christohnrch), Scones That Aro Brightest ”; Deloia Philpott (Riccarton). "Dells of Twilight”; Barbara Hanna (Spreydon), "Laugh and Sing.” Also competed—Misses Evelyn Hobson (Woolston), “ Sing Joyous Bird ” ; Hazel Shier (Addington), “Beautiful Garden of Roses”: lean Martin (Addington), "Oh How Delightful Gwen Ritchie (Timnru), “The Littlo Damor.el ” : Valerie Tolputt (Spreydont, “A Norwegian Song”; Neath© M Donald (Woolston), “Mother Mnchree”; Ireno Seymour (Christchurch). “Three Green Bonnets"; Phyllis Coombs (Riccarton). Coming Homo”; Bertha M’,larrow (Spreydon), “Break o’ Day”: Freda Asquith (Christchurch), “A Littlo Pink Hobo ; Gwen 0 ark (Spreydon). “A May Morning ; Wla Uppu Pananui), “Up in the Sky”; Lota Inulls (Richmond). “ The Swallows 1 : (Linwood). “The Dolls °. St , M ] Mado You Halo (Sydenham). ' I’m bom 1 Cry”; Edna Loader (Christchurch), Sing. Sing, Blackbird.” IRISH JIG. (In Ooaturoe. Boy or Girl, under ten je & TB.) llecalls. Zalina Carroll (Wellington), Rita Petersen (Sproydon), Lorna, Budgo (Dunedin). 1 Also competed—Florence BuiM lAvons de , Jessie Gillett (Timaru'l. Conmo Potts (lkmaru), Eileen . Borry (Spreydon), Elizabeth Donaldoon (Tiiuaru). Under fifteen year*. , 1 Recalls. PhylHn M’Millan (Timuru), Mary Aitken (Christchurch) Maisie Fenton Irvin© (Sydenham). Gwen Ritohio (rtmiwu). Also competed—Freda Campbell (Linwood),

Frances Buist (Avonside), Anna Robertson (Washdvke). Thelma M’Donald (Linwood), Eiloon Farrant (Beckenham), Emily Turner (St Albans), Ivy Petrie (Christchurch) Kathleen Philpott (Ricoarton), Ruby Ford (lunaru). CLOG DANCE. (In Costume. Boy or Girl, under fifteen years.) Dec-alls. Lloyd Maynard (Christchurch). Emily Turner (St Albans), Connie Potts (limaru), Dorothy Manliiro (Riccarton). Also competed—Mary Aitkeu (Christchurch), Phyllis M’Millan (Timaru), Gwen Ritchie (Timaru), Ivy Potrio (Christchurch). Miss Joan Wagner, whoso name appears in several classes on tho official programme, of tho competitions, is absent from . Christchurch, and therefore is not competing. TO-DAY’S PROGRAMME. There will bo no compilations in tho morning or tho afternoon. At night there will be a concert programme, in which will bo tho following classes; —Piano solo (open class, Indy cr gentleman), ‘'Nocturne,” No. 8, op. 27 (Chopin); song in character (boy or girl, under nine) own selection; recitation (boy or girl, under nine years), in character, own solectior.; children’s dialogue (boys or girls, under sixteen years), two competitors in costumo, 1 adieu’ humorous song (not in character); gentleman's recitation.. “ Ciaudo Mclnotte’s Apology” (Bulwcr Lytton); bass solo, “ Tho Wanderer ” (SchuboTt); Dickens character sketch; story without words (third 3octio,i).

'tho prohibition of admission to tho competitions of children under sixteen has now been removed.