THE COMPETITIONS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVIII, Issue 134, 7 May 1928, Page 7

THE COMPETITIONS.

THIS AIORNING’S SESSIONS

JUDGES’ AWARDS. The sessions of the competitors were continued this morning, when various classes were heard. Considerable interest was, taken in the children’s sections and the public attendance was excellent. Tho ladies’ elocutionary section was commenced this afternoon and promises to be the strongest in tho competition. Amongst those competing are Aliss Al. Craig (Wanganui), last year’s champion, and Alesdames Sperrmg and Darbyshiro who have won championships at Wlmganni. In addition, several well-known local competitors will be heard. Results of the morning’s judging were:

AIUSIC SECTION. PIANO DUET (under 12) (“Punchinello,” Devaux).

Recalls: —June AVilson and Dulcio Alason (Lower Hutt) and Phyllis Taylor and partner. Also competed:—?. Rodden and A. Tiiey, B. Hannan and P. Rodden. RECITAL (with musical accompaniment.) (Gentlemen, own selection).

Recalls: —Air J. W. Davidson (Palmerston North) “Dickens’ Alonologue,” and A. J. Eising (Palmerston North), “When the Road’s Hup, it’s Hup!” Also competed : —Messrs J. Edwards (Wanganui), H. W. Smales (Palmerston North) and A. L. Griffiths (Wanganui). AIEZZO SOPRANO SOLO.

(“Love’s Lament/’ Alichael Head),

Recalls:—Aliss E. Avery (Alnrton), Aliss B. Dewe (Eeilding) and Miss D. Stairs (Palmerston North). Also competed: —Mrs Hulme (Wanganui), Aliss E. King (Wanganui) and Aliss D. Martin (Wanganui).

SONG IN CHARACTER (boy or girl 12 and under 16). (Own Selection).

Recalls.—Cecilia Christian (Palmerston North) “I’m a Merry, Zingara” and Beryl Daniels (Wellington) “To a Aliniature.” Also competed,—Al. Krivan (Awapuni), A. Waterhouse (Palmerston North), Z. Smith (Palmerston North) D. Saunders (Palmerston North), and Al. Flanagan (Wellington). ELOCUTIONARY. RECITATION (Girls 9 and under 12). (“Fairy Music.”) Recalls.—Monica Webley (Dannevirke) and Alarion Prebble' (Glen Oroua). „ Also competed. —C. Kneebono, J. Scott, N. Stubbs, R. Holmes, P. Clifford, M. Stubbs, N. Cowlishaw, D. Petrie, Al. Matthews, Al. Colson, J. Tucker, Al. Levens, T. ICilgour and B. Saunders (all of Palmerston North). M. Ruddick (Woodvillc), S. Croad (Alangawhata), B. Bowers (Feilding), J. Thomas (Hawera), A. Lawson (Wanganui) , J. Goodwin (Hawera), E. Davis (Napier), N. Stein (Dannevirke), O. Williams (Alarton), P. Taylor, B. Turnock, N. Craig (Wanganui), E. Simmons (Alangawhata) and Al. O’Connor (Wellington). SAILOR’S HORNPIPE (boy or girl, 16 years and under).

Recalls: —Ronald Scales (Palmerston North) and Charles Stewart (Wellington). . Also competed :—H. Martin (Wellington), M. Thompson (Wanganui), H. Lee (Napier), V. Oliver (Palmerston North), N. Kinnimont (Lopgburn), J. Benge (Feilding), M. Flanagan (Wellington), J. Hayward (Feilding), G. Mahonev (Wanganui), G. Smyth (Lower Hutt) and J. Watt (Pahiatua). READING AT SIGHT (boy or girl under. 16). Mabel Corby (Wanganui) 1 Joan Thomas (Hawera). Joyce Goodwin (Hawera) and Meryl Daniels (Lower Hutt). equal

points * Also competed: —Kenneth Pearce (Wellington), Pat Clifford, Ralph Holmes, Dennis Clifford, Grace Taylor, Colleen Stubbs, Ada , Cowlishaw, Maurice Davidson, Margaret Matthews, Gordon Oates, Doreen Saunders and Marjorie Spedchlev (all Palmerston North), Andrea Lawson (Wanganui), Michael Kriyan (Awapunt), Poopv Brown (Dannovirke), Jim Scott, Betty Turnock, Phyllis Taylor Tom Clifford (all Wanganui), Ola Williams (Marion). SKIPPING DANCE (boy or girl under

Recalls.— Yera Oliver (Palmerston North) and Joan Thomas (Hawera). Also competed. —Gwen Mahoney (Wanganui), Dolly Webb, Jean Scott, Clarice Sap well, Margarette Oram, Daphne Donkin and Rem Forrest (.all of Palmerston North), lima MacLeod (Feilding), Marjorie Penman (Wellington), Nancy Sutton (Feilding), Joan Craig (Petone), Jean O Connor (Wellington). _________________

A euchre- party and dance will be held In the Longburn Hall to-morrow at 8 n m An orchestra, will supply the music For'the dancing and n s the floor is in excellent condition an enjoyab e time is assured dancers. The euchre tables will be available for those having a preference for this popular game. A good suppei will bo provided. Town patrons are reminded that the bus leaves the Post Office at 7.30 p.m.