THE COMPETITIONS

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6911, 17 May 1929, Page 7

THE COMPETITIONS

Again Draw targe Audiences VOCAL AND PIANO SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED As tho eighth annual festival of the Alanawatu Competitions Society draws to its close, public interest is being not only sustained but increased. At morning, afternoon, and particularly evening sessions yesterday, there were excellent attendances which were fully justified by the interesting programmes presented. Last evening both the piano and vocal scholarships were awarded, Aliss J. Shield of Patea annexing instrumental honours and Aliss H. Crysell of Wanganui being awarded honours in the vocal section. The test dance was also decided but despite tho number of competitors appearing, the judge, Miss Constance McDonald, expressed her disappointment with tho standard shown and awarded second place only. One of tho most interesting sections given during the festival came at the cud of the evening session when quite a number of the audience had already withdrawn. This was tho prepared speech, in which Mr. Mountjoy of Wellington dealing with “The Destiny of tho Pacific” gave a most ablo and convincing address in the short time at his disposal. One would have liked to have heard more of Air. Alountjoy and also of Air. To Aui Pitama who took second place in this section. Following are the detailed results, visiting competitors only being designated in tho lists of those who also competed: — ELOCUTIONARY. Recitation, boys under 12 years. Biehard Bettlo (P-N.) 158 .. 1 Ewan Davidson (P.N.) 143 .. 2 i Also competed: Raymond Nippert (Wgtn.), Bruce Taylor, Theo Nippert (Wgtn.), George Trevor, Bornio Neill (Newbury), Winton Steel, Pat Scott, Darcy Gilchrist, Douglas Duncalf. Action Recitation, boy or girl. 12 or under 16 years. Elva Jean Wrigley (Takapuna) 173 1 Stella Bradfield (Gisborne) 69 .. 2 Also competed: Phyllis Taylor (Wanganui), Alice Simmons (Alangawhata), Norma Nipport (Wgtn.), Alcryl Daniels (Lower Hutt), Mollio Colson (Kairanga), Poppy Brown (Umutaoroa), Anno Hampton (Gisborne). Character Recital, under 16 years. Joyce Goodwin (Hawera) “Nydia” 17S .. 1 Stella Bradfield (Gisborne) and Cecilia Christian (P.N.) 176 .. 2 Also competed: Anno Hampton (Gisborne), Meryl Daniels (Lower Hutt), Billie Shannon (Feilding), Alico Simmons (Alangawhatu), Mollie Colson (Kairanga), Vonda McFarland (Wanganui), Elva Wrigley (Auckland), Joan Thomas (Hawera), Phyllis Taylor (Wanganui), Poppy Brown (Umutaoroa), Patricia Kerr (Wgtn.), Michael Krivan (Awapuni), Ralph Holmes, Elspeth Grover, Irene Oliver, Margaret Kvlc, Alaurico Davidson, Peggy Nowlands, Joyce Simmons, Leona Millner (Wgtn.). Humorous Recitation, boys under 16 years. M.Krivan (Awapuni) 172 .. .. 1 Billie Shannon (Feilding) 171 .. 2 Ralph Holmes (P.N.) was very highly commended. Also competed: Maurice Davidson. Story Without Words, under 16. Misses Joyce and Junne Goodwin (Hawera) 170 •• 1 Miss Anne Hampton (Gisborne) 165 3 Also competed: Stella Bradfield (Gisborne). Aloryl Daniels (Lower Hutt), Lesley'Watters and Clarico Sapweli. Shakespearean Recitation , ladies, “Coriolinus” Act 5, Scene 3. Airs. M. McCallum (Okawa) 173 .. 1 Aliss G. Kerr (Wgtn.) 167 L Character Sketch, gentlemen. Mr. J. W. G. Davidson (P.N.) 167 1 Mr. A. J. Eising (P.N.) 152 • ■ 2 Also competed: Messrs W. J. Mall (Wgtn.), W. W. Thomas (Hawera), A. Pedersen (Ohakca). Prepared Speech. Mr. Mountjoy (Wgtn) 180 .. .. 1 Mr. Tc Aui Pitama (P.N.) 162 .. 2 Also competed: Messrs AY. J. Hall (Wgtn.), W. AV. Thomas (Hawera), h. Rose (Wimbledon), A. E. Wright, Alcsdames G. C. Petersen and F. Young. MUSICAL. Piano Scholarship. The piano scholarship in three sections was won by Miss J. Shield (Patea), the judge commenting that all competitors had been very close in this section. . _ ~ Also competed: Misses G. Stratton, T. Rodden, R. Birch, R. Purton, V. Ross (AVgtn.), E. Brown (Wanganui), H. Stratford (Wanganui), E. Rait (Wgtn), M. Mackie (Hawera), F. Revere (Folding), M. Lonnie (Wgtn.), Airs. McFarlanc (Nelson). Vocal Scholarship. This award was won by Miss H. Crysell (AVanganui). _ . Also competed: Mesdamcs G. Richardson Gannaway (Napier) AA. J. Farmer (Marton), Misses M. Cullen (Alarton), E. Rogers (Wgtn.), G.

O’Brien, M. Hamerton (Patea), M, Alartin (Nelson), H. Whelan (AVgtn.). M National Song, gentlemen. Mr. L* Clarke (P.N.) .. .. .. 1 Also competed: Mr. E. G. Seeker. Operatic Solo, ladies. Aliss M. Hamerton (Patea) 167 .. 1 Mrs. Gannaway (Napier) 153 .... 2 Miss H. Whelan (Wgtn.) was v.h.c. Also competed: Misses N. Bateman (Wanganui), H. Crysell (Wanganui). AI. Martin (Nelson), D. Stairs and Mrs. M. Sorrell (Napier). Sacred Solo, ladies. Miss H. Crysell (Wanganui) “I Will Extol Thco” 178 1 Mrs. M. Sorrell (Napier) “Beside Still Waters” 163 2 Miss M. Alartin (Nelson) was very highly commended. Also competed: Alisscs E. Rogers (AVgtn.), M. Hamerton (Patea), N. Bateman (Wanganui), H. Whelau (Wgtn.), R. Ransom (Kongotea), D. Stairs, Airs. Gaunaway (Napier). Chief Piano Solo, open. Miss J. Shields (Patea) 317 .... 1 Miss AI. Mackie (Hawera) 299 .. 2 Also competed: Miss AT. Lennie (Wgtn.), Mr. L. H. Muir (Lower Hutt). Instrumental Trio. Misses G. AlcKenzie and Af. Muirhead, Air. M. AlcKenzie (P.N.) 170 1 Mrs. Barlow, Alcssrs Wilson and and Findlay (P.N.) 362 2 Also competed: Misses J. and E. Wycherley and AI. Hausmann, and Misses E. and B. Eliott and G. Seifert. The last named trio were very highly commended. DANCING. Test Dance, 18 years and under. Hazel Alartin (AVgtn.) 62 .. .. 2 (Only award). Also competed: Shirley Cramond (Wanganui), Audrey Robertson (Wgtn.), Stella Bradfield (Gisborne), I'rcvor Hunter (AVanganui), Dorothy Daniels (Wgtn.), Dorothy Bagnall, Gcno Gibbons (Marton), Elva de Luen, Joyco Hayward (Feilding), Ora Jones (Wanganui), Stella Vernon (AVanganui). ' , Interpretive DanceStella Vernon (Wanganui) 79 1 Shirley Cramond (AVanganui) 76 2 Also competed: Evelyn Sailesburv, Ora Jones (Wanganui). Character Dance, boy or girl 14 years and under. Betty Aluir (P.N.) 83 .. .. .. 1 Jean Scott (P.N.) 82 .... .. 2 Vera Oliver (P.N.) was highly commended. _ Also competed: Joan Elliott (Feuding), Lulu Adsett (Colyton), Patricia Burgess, Nancy Sutton (Feilding), Reno Forrest, Joyco Johns, Judy Christian. Irish Jig, boy or girl 18 or under. Alma AlcKenzie (Napier) 81 .. .. 1 Hazel Martin (AVgtn.) 2 Very highly commended: Hazel Lee (Napier), Alary Thompson (Wanganui), Charles Stewart (AVgtn.). Also competed: Patricia Edwards. Ronald Scales, Sheila Whitehousc, Jeau Scott, Doris Shapleskl (Feilding), Stella Bradfield (Gisborne), Audrey Robertson (Wgty.), Gwendolyn Mahoney (Wanganui), Alarjorie Flanagiti (Wgtn.). Folk Dances. Feilding Girl Guides, 70 .. .. Also competed: Palmerston Norto Girl Guides. Combined Ballet. Miss McKenzie Forbes’ pupils, 70 .. 1