COMPETITIONS CONCLUDE

Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 112, 15 May 1939, Page 8

COMPETITIONS CONCLUDE

Announcement of Cup Winners The Manawatu Competitions Society’s 1939 festival was brought to a conclusion on Saturday with the staging of two demonstration concerts. The even- , ing session was so crowded that a number had to be turned away, as there 1 were no seats left. No better testimony as to the popularity of the festival with the public is needed. During an interval Mr. J. A. Nash, president, returned thanks to the many who had helped to make the festival so successful. He mentioned that the entries, which numbered in the vicinity of 1600, were the largest yet, and that the judges had commented on the improved standard displayed. He then paid a special tribute to the secretary, Mr. K. Chamberlain. The society owed him a debt of gratitude. Mr. Nash recalled that if it had not been for the enthusiasm of Mr. Chamberlain during the depression years the society would have gone into recess. Waning interest had been resuscitated by the work of Mr. Chamberlain. Mr. Nash also paid tribute to the work of the stage manager, Mr. R. C. Bailey, who had been assisted by Mrs. Bailey and Mr. F. Hubbard. A large number of ladies had also helped with the running of the festival, with credit to themselves. Mr. Nash was associated on the stage with the judges and Messrs. E. R. Myers, W. Martin and G. W. Morgan, three past presidents of the Wellington Competitions Society, who had made the journey to Palmerston North to witness the concert. The speaker next paid tribute to the judges and mentioned that next year would witness the centennial festival. Mr. Myers returned thanks for the welcome accorded the Wellington party and congratulated the Manawatu society on its stage management. He said he was envious of the stage facilities in Palmerston North and tho enthusiasm of the public. The society must feel proud at tho measure of support the people of the city and district accorded their efforts. Mr. Nash mentioned a request that had been made for another demonstration concert and said the committee would consider the matter and announce its decision later.

Mr. Barton Ginger returned thanks on behalf of the judges who, he said, were pleased to know that their work had been appreciated. The judges had all been competitors at one time and so tried to be helpful. He also had a word of praise for the stage management.

Mrs. Nash then handed the cups and other trophies to the competitors who had won them, the list being as follows:

CUPS AND TROPHIES, 1939 Championships Lady vocalist, Miss M. Clifford (Rongotea), 14 points. Gentleman vocalist, Mr. C. Sherriffs (Ashhurst), 20 points. Lady elocutionist, Miss Agnes Upton (Hastings), 16 points. Gentleman elocutionist, Mr. Douglas Carlyle (Dannevirke), 20 points. Girl elocutionist, Valerie McCoombe (Hastings), 13 points. Boy elocutionist, Brian Hasler (Hastings), 9 points. Operatic dancer, Annette Major (Palmerston North), 10 points. National dancer, Dorothy McLean (Palmerston North), 20 points. Cups for Special Awards

Miss Gibbs’ Cup for dancing (open classes), Lorraine Major (Palmerston North). Miss Jean Scott’s Cup for dancing (under 13), Pauline Matthews (Wellington). Miss Lorna McAffer’s Challenge Cup for ballet in costume (13 and over), Broadway School (Palmerston North). Ida Matthews Memorial Cup, for most promising dancer under 10, Beverly Matthews (Wellington). Cup for dancing (under 10) : Joy Medway (Palmerston North). Messrs. Watchorn’s Ltd. Cup for girl under 14, elocution, operatic and character dancing, Nona Kingsbeer (Palmerston North). Cup for elocution (girl 12 and under 14), Marjory Little and Juno Reid (Hawera), equal. Mr. C. P. Nash’s Cup for elocution (boy 12 and under 14), Brian Hasler (Hastings). Miss Freda Whittaker’s Cup for elocution (boy 9 and under 12), Loye Vile (Makomako). Cup donated anonymously for most promising elocutionary points or marks in competition (boy or girl under 14), Marjorie Little (Hawera). Mrs. C. W. Boyd’s Cup for character and tap dances (under 8), Norma Tucker (Palmerston North). Miss Zeta Leamy’s Cup for piano solo under 10), Edna Heayns (Feilding). Silver Medals Donated by the Wellington Conservatoire for Lieder song, C. Shirriffs. Donated by Mr. N. Fisher for elocution (boy under 9), Cliff Trask (Palmerston North). Donated anonymously for tap dance (girls 12 and under), J6an Sargent ( Wellington). Donated anonymously for tap dance (girls 16 and over), Ngaire Keys (Wellington). Donated anonymously for most proi rising tap dance (under 6 years), Betty Henderson (Palmerston North). Trophies Messrs. H. Coles’ trophy for mouthorgan class, Mr. Rex Grant (Palmerston North). P.D.C’s. trophy for skipping and tap (10 and under 12), Thercse Griffin (Wanganui). N.Z.l’s. trophy for elocution (under 9), Beulah Gibson (Wanganui). Berrymans Ltd. trophy for piano solo (41 and under 16), Ronald Tremain (Feilding). Collinson and Co’s, trophy for vocal duet (girls under 13): Beverley Prebensen and Yvonne Ansin (Napier). Trophy for national dancing (under 8), Joy Burrell (Palmerston North). G. H. Bennett’s trophy for humorous character, Valerie McCombe (Hastings )*. Collinson and Son’s trophy for song

in character (12 and under 16), Verna Gledhill (Napier). Collinson and Son’s trophy for song in character (under 12), Brian Hasler (Hastings). C. M. Ross Co’s, trophy for elocution (girls 9 to 12), Yvonne Ansin (Napier). Trophy for dance duo (10 to 14), Pauline and Beverley Matthews (Wellington).

J. R. McKenzie Ltd’s, trophy for humorous recitation (boys 12 to 17), Brian Hasler (Hastings). N. D. Stubbs Ltd. trophy for vocal solo (girls 14 to 17), Olga Hodge (Wanganui). Trophy for recitation (girls 14 to 17), Valerie McCombe (Hastings). A. Clark Ltd. trophy for test dance (16 and over), Lorraine Major (Palmerston North). Borhams Ltd. trophy for violin (14 to 18), Margaret Sicely (Marton). Anonymously donated trophy for recitation (girls under 12), Yvonne Ansin (Napier).

Anonymously donated trophy for character recital (9 to 12), Loye Vile (Makomako). Mrs. Barton Ginger, another of the judges, intimated that for the next festival she would be donating two challenge cups for dancers 10 to 13 years (operatic, without pointes) and 16 years and over (operatic, with pointes). These would be test dances. The competitor will come on to the stage and listen to the music selected at random by the judge, will be given then a short time to think out a dance interpretation, and then asked to give the interpretation.