THE COMPETITIONS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLV, Issue 10432, 10 November 1919, Page 6

THE COMPETITIONS

CHILDREN'S DAY SOME" CREDITABLE) PERFORMANCES. Saturday was "children's day" at tho linpetitions now in progress under the ispices of the Wellington Competitions beiety, most of the classes decided durIg the morning, afternoon and evening issious being juvenilo sections. There as a large attendance of thoso intercstl ill tlie performers. The results of tho day sessions are as lllow : PIANO SOLO (10 and under 13), "Elfin Since," Opus 33, i\o. 5 (Jensen):— Competitors—. Miss Doris E. Wing Uvilirniei. iliss Maisie Oakes (Wellington). Ciss Mavis J". Ross (Fetone), Miss Marine Oakes (Wellington/, Master Charles i. Clarke (Kilbirnie). Miss Helen M. unuister, Master Svdney F. iiuckinaster tilbiruiek Miss L\ C. Kirk (Napier). 'fisa Sarah Garshook I Wellington), Miss largaret Matheson (Wellington), Masier ' nmuel J. Kubenstein (Biooklyn), Miss iazel Uacdwicko (Wellington); . Miss t'inifrod, ' Coo ley" (Mitchelltowuj, ' Miss ilna I'arnell (Wellington), Miss Gwendone A. Barley iWi.-Uingt.on), Master Keith lean- M"iss Ha.zel Bowe_(leindEav). Master Gordon Marpie (New!>wn). Miss Oenone E. Baker (Kilbiriae), fisa Hilda P. C. Blick (Hataitai), lastor-Albert J. Long (Wellington), Miss Jlsia Diek (Wellington), Miss Mary £., Fadden (Wellington;, Mies Dons A Lonaa (Newtown), .Miss Mary E. Lenme •Newtown), ■ Miss Myrtle McGuire (Woltngton). Miss Betty Menard (Wellington),! liss Eileen Bennett (Wellington), Sdna Sneddon (Wellington), Miss Grace iurran (Berhampore). - Recalls—Miss Maisie Oakes. Miss Mar:aret Matheson, and Miss Edna fenecl'°Highly commended,.- Miss Marjorie Jakes, and Miss. Mary E. Madden. BOYS' SONG (under 16), "Wake Up" Montague Phillips), any key:— Competitors—Master Arthur L. .Black. Lower Hutt), Master Thomas George Wellington), Master Arthur Chalk (Wellington), Master John Watters iTbornlon)*_Mastar Edward Murphy (Welling-, ion) Master John Danderson (Thorndon). ilaster Cecil Watters (Thorndon), Master 3eorge Collier (Newtown), Master Hugh SaSerty (Newtown). . ' Recalls—Master A,-?,- ? lac ?', M^ te ( . r fhoma3 .George, .and Master John \\ at-1 ten, CURLS'-* BONG,(under 16,. own selec-''cSmTetitors-Miss Ira Wolfgang (Wellington). "Joy Bird": Miss May Ormrod [Wellington). "Sunshine of Your Smile . Miss Dulcie Philpott (Christchurch), "Boses": Miss Carlton M. Morrison (Newtown)," "Little Orphan Annie'; Miss Edna Paterson (Masterton), "Coming Home": Miss Eileen McCarthy (Wellington). "The Last Rose of Summer ; Mjss Nellie Amies (Wellington), Good Night. Pretty Stars"; Miss Mavis King (Wellington), "The. Bed Cross Nurse.'} Miss Rita Arnold (Wellington),; ; - M»7 O'Neill": Mis 3 Marjorie Jenkins (Wellington), "'Neath Your Casement": Miss ElkvHutchin3 (Marton). "Sleeping Hong , Miss Beatrice "M*.- Sullivan, 0 f Your Smile"; Miss Edna McCarthy (Wellington)," "Bear Dittle Boy of Mine' ; Miss Winnie Beck (Dunedin): Miss Ngaire'' "Coster' -(Wellington-)!' "-'.Home. Dearie Home"; Miss Gwen Hopkins (Wellington). "They Say/* r . , Eecalls—Miss Ira Wolfgang, Miss Dulcie Philpott, and Miss Nellie Amies. PIANO SOLO, "Good Night" (Gadi), cCmperitora tinder 10. Competitors.—Miss Dulcie P. Orrne (Tibna Bay). Miss Kathleen Hall (Wellington), Miss Bella Matheson (Wellington). Miss Stella-Bradley (Wellington). Miss Irene G. Osborne (Wellington), Miss Dorothy H. Bell (Kilbirnie), Miss Kena M" Couuer (Newtown). Miss Mariorv E. Bell (Kilbirnie). Miss Nola Stack (Wellington), Misa Gwendoline von Hanitzsch, M-aster BobW Attson (Wellington). Master George Munro (Eastbourne). Master Beresford Lavin (Lvall Bay), Miss Joyce Chisholm (Island Bay). • Recalls —Miss Stella Bradley, Miss Rena M. Oouper, and Miss Joyce Chisholffi....-..- ... , Highly commended Miss Knthleen Hall. Mis* Irene G. Osborne, and Miss 3 Marjory E. Bell. JUVENILE CHOIB (open to any children's choir, own selection). Competitors.—Taranaki Street Methodist Sunday School ("Home Boys"), Mar14f Brothers, Thorndon ("Canadian Boat riong"), Marist Brothers. Newtown ("1 eanr from the Beach"), Scots College C*Play Up"); ----- Recalls.—TaranaTci Street Methodist Sunday School, Marist Brothers (Thorndon). and Marist Brothers (Newtown). SONG IN CHARACTETR (boy or girl, 12 to 16. own selection; marks awarded for "costume). Competitors.—Miss Carlton M. Morrison (Newtown), "Bed Cross Nurse": Miss I na ;; Wolfgang (Wellington), "Little Mr Baggy Breeches"; Miss Zola Bailey (Wellington), "Lancashire Lass'': Miss Dulcie Philpott (Christchurch). "Tulip Time in Holland": Master Willie Brown (Newtown), "Rugbv EVery Time": Miss Bita Arnold (Wellington). "Who'll Buy my Strawberries": Miss Mavis King (Wellington), "Mickey"; Miss Mavis Ritchie (Christchurch). "A Japanese Proposal"; Miss Winnie Beck (Dunedin). "Pierette"; Master James Grieve (Christchurch), "Kill iecrankie." Recalls,—Miss Rita Arnold, Miss Winnie Beck, and Master James Grieve, CHARACTER RECITATION (boy or girl, 12 and under 16. own selection; marks awarded for costume). Competitors. Mass Ada Thompson (Kilbirnie), "Ginerva"; Miss Aileen Brooker (Melrose), "Prince Arthur"; Miss Aggie E. Atkins (Lower Hutt). "Prince Arthur"; Miss Hilda Clift (Brooklyn). "When the Minister Comes to Tea"; Miss Dnlcie .Philpott (Christchurch), "O Christina"; Miss Josie Bailey ■(Wellington), "Joey"; Miss Mary Cooley (Wellington), "Prince Arthur"; Mis« Bonn Bitossi (Wellington), "Seein' Things"; Miss'Emily Turner (Christchurch), "Li', tie Gavooche"; Miss Bita Arnold (Wellington), "The Captive Maid": Mis'. Kathleen O'Brien (Newtown), "Chrysanthemum Land"; Miss Ngaire Coster (Wellington), "One of the Sex": Miss Gertrude "Austin (Lvall Bay), "Juliet"; Miss Mot McDonald (Kilbirnie). "Epilogue" (Rosalind):, Miss Muriel Freeman (Timam), "Topsy"; Master Leith A. Biddell (Wellington). "Sergeant BuzfnV;, Miis Mavis 'Ritchie (Chri.«tchiirehV"Rtekhnmis": Master W. H. Knox rWolli-ng-ton), "Sqneers Thelma Perkis (Berhampore). "The French Peasant"; Miss Ina Farqnhar (Wellington). "Jinn of Are": Mi«= Win. nie Beck (Dunedin), "Juliet" (Balcony Scene).- - ■ . . ■ ... KooaH«.—Mits .Toiie Bni]ev. L. A. Riddell. and >fi«s Winnie Becfr. CHTLDB.KN'S ACTTON SONG (under 12, minimum 12 voicen. own selMtion). Lyall Bav Preparatory School ("Tanoi") 16f 1 Menard's Sfhool ("Hohhity Bniibitv'"!. 155 points 2 Lyall Bar Pronaratorv School /"St. Hir.rw unit the Tlrncnn"). I<t7 point' ? Those were lh" onlv comnetitors T'p* of the winier<" w« decidedly .raerilorjoris and reflected the hijbest credit on their instructor.-" ' The" ■"• era awarded 1(H marks to*-'oirigiTirf'n"d 37 marts for action: total 201: the spcend n-i/.ff-winners 15.'. nnd 32, total and the other competitors I*7 and 28: total 175. Tho sine'ers of "Tape e " nospt**pA mora confi.lf-nct. than tnr oth»r childmm from the same si-hool. and V>th in s:n?;ins; and net inn were undoubtedly superior. The little ones from Mrs Menard's school mado two noticeable faults, but otherwise their

performance was of a high order, though a shade faulty at .times in action. RECITATION, "Bo Thorough" (boys, D and under 1-). Competitors.—Master Dudley Perkis (Berhampore), Master Steel McKenzio (Lvall Biiv), Itttiter Garnet Phillips (Wellington), Master Eric Barclay (Wellington), Master Russell I'abian (Wellington). Master Arthur Sutherland (Brooklyn), Master Harry Murray (Lyall Bay), Master Robert J. G. Smith (Lyall Bay), Master Nelson Turner (Christchurch), Minster Boy Wale (AVollington), Master Harold Crawford (Wellington), Mastor Jack Crawford (Wellington), Master Arthur Williams (Kelburn), Master Norman Sander (Wellington), Master Jamt»3 Moachen (Thorndon), Master William Paton (Thorndon). Master William Tylar (Thorndon), Master John Moore (ThornThorndon), Master John Moore (Thorndon\ Master Stanley Vinson (Wellington), Master Jack Nenlo (Island Bay), Master Georgo Coliier (Newtown). Master Vincent Reeco (Newtown), Master Patrick Hogan (Newtown), M.-istev Denis Molloy (Nowtown). Master Walter McKenna (Newtown)i--Master Phillip Smith (Newtown). Recalls.—Master Nelson Turner, Master Jack Crawford, and Master John Moore. HUMOROUS RECITATION (boy or girl under 12, own selection). First Section- ' Competitors.—Miss Stella Chapman (Christchurch) "Bill," Miss Bona Day (Palmerston North) "Aunt Priscilla," Miss Muriel Aitcheson (Lyall Bay) "Tho NewBook," Miss Emma L. Morrison (Newtown) "Domestic Asides," Miss Phillia Cameron (Hataitai) "The Mushroom Oirl." Miss Elva Cameron (Hataitai) "A Strong Hint), Master Russell Fabian (Wellington) "Only a Boy," Miss Naiuv C:vshm".n (Wellington) "Hoopin' Cough," Miss Jean Sutherland (Brooklyn) "Watchin' tho Countin'." Miss Eva Clay (Lyall Bay) "Our Baby," Miss Gwen Walton (Wellingtou)"His New Brother," Miss Fav Smith (Kilbirnie) "The New Food," Master Robert G. Smith (Lyall Bnv) "Pnnn and the Boy." Miss Sinclair Breen (Wellington) "So Was I," Master Nelson Turner (Christchurch) "George's First Sweetheart," Miss Joyce Whitelaw (Lyall Bay) "Too Young to Know." Mi«s Rowena Wing (Island Bay) "The Secret." Miss Gwendoline Daltou (Napier) "The Little Girl and the Missionary Lady," Miss Phyllis Martin (Wellington) "Her New Brother," Miss Thelma Adams (Wellington) "The Unfortunate Child." Miss Alice Chapman "A Tiny Tram Trip," Master Jack Crawford (Wellington) "So Was T." Miss Nnncye Lowe (Dunedin) "I Couldn't Help It Final Mvss Sinclair Breen. 76 points 1 Miss Gwendoline Dalton, 75 points 2 Miss Alice Chapman. 74 points 3 Second Section. Competitors:—Miss Hazel Johnstone (Dunedin). "The Invalid"; Master Jack NeaJe (Island Bay), "Boys' Rights"; Miss Doris Neave (Island Bay), "Tho Schoolmistress"; Miss Eileen Buckley (Wellington), "Jim"; Miss Moya Wilson (Wfillicyjon), "Auntie's /Wedding"; Master Georgo Power (Wellington). "Only a/ Boy"; Miss Eone McCarthy (Wellington), "The Retort"; Master Harold Crawford (Wellington), "It Does Go"; Miss Kathleen Philpott (Christchurch), "A Birthday Request"; Miss •Betty- Menarrd. (Wellington) "So Was I"; Miss. Joyce Julian (Wellington), "The Boy in the Dime Museum": Miss Joyce Staff (KaiapoD, "Shattered"; Mi«s Edna Purdie (Brooklyn), "A Trip to Blackpool": Miss Heather Wylie (Wellington) "The Baldheaded Man"; Master Boy Wale (Wellington), "The Smack in School" i Miss Phyllis McMillan (Wellington), "They Never Quarrelled"; Miss Joyce Martin (Seatounl. "Watchin'- the Sparkin'"; Miss Phyllis Walton (Wellington), "MUs Dorothy Entertains the Minister": Miss Noela Stevens (Wellington). "The Traveller and His Friends"; Master Arthur Sutherland (Brooklyn), "So Was I"; Miss Eileen C. Kirk (Napier\ "Catch Me"; Miss Dorothy McDowell (Wellington), "A Lament." Final: Miss Hazel Johnstone, 75 points 1 Master George Power, 7-t points ....... 2 Miss Betty Menard - and Muia Phyllis McMillan (equal), 73 points each 3 RECITATION, "My Shadow" (Stevenson), girls, under 9). j Competitors:—Miss Nancy McCristall ■ (Wellington), Miss Ruby Belsham (Wei-1 lington). Miss Emma L. Morrison (Newtown); Miss Phyllis Cameron (Hataitail ' Miss Betty Hoars (Hataitai), Miss Bet. ty Webster (Lyall Bay), Miss Bona Day 'Palmerston North), Miss Helen E. A | Richardson (Kilbirnie). Miss Elva Cameron (Hataitai), Miss Bessie Hunter (Wellington), Miss' 'Marguerite Thompson <Kilbirnie), Miss Marie Davidson (Kilbirnie), Miss Hilda M. Williams (Wellington). Miss Nancy Cashinan (Wellington), Miss Gladys White (Brooklyn). Miss . Svbil Waterhouso (Wellington), Miss Jean Drew (Brooklyn), Miss Joyce Whitehead (Lyall Bay), Miss Iris Highet (Hataitai). Miss Marie McCarthy (Miramar), Miss Rowena Wing (Island Bay), Miss Gwendoline Dalton (Napier), Miss Phyllis Martin (Wellin. tpn). Miss Thelma Adams (Wellington). Mis 3 Mavis Winsor (Wellington), Miss Norman Tonks (Melrose), Miss Alice Chapman (Christchuroh), Miss Eleanor Sharp (Wellington), Miss Zelma Carroll (Wellington), Miss Kathleen Biodes (Wellington), Miss Eileen Sadd (Lyall Bay), Miss Ngaire Green Miss May Martin (Wellington), Miss Nancye Low (Dunedin). Recalls:—Miss Joyce Whitehead. Miss Gwendoline Walton, and Miss Phyllis Martin. EVENIN3 SES3IOM DISCOVERY OF A JUVENILE HARJAY LAUDER, iQuite the feature of the competitions on Saturday was the discovery of a lilliputian vocalist and humorist whom the judge (Mr Harold Gregson, ftf Auckland) highly praised, saying that in his singing of that old but favourite Scotch ditty "Killiecrankie," he had "almost out-Lau. dered Lauder." Truth to tell tho boy. Master James Grieve, of Cfea-istchurcli, is indeed a prodigy. His entrance was made in the most unassuming manner, he displayed no precocity—so common in clever iuveniles probably spoilt by extravagant parental iaudation—his delivery was faultless, his voice true and under splendid control, and his accent perfect. Ho was awarded pride of place in the competition, song in character, boy or girl, 12 to 16 years, and he simply outclassed two clover performers. As showing the sterling morit of his performance he was awarded 210 points out of a possible 250—196 out of 200 points for mng-j ing and 41 out of 50 points for character portrayal and action. In the recall the lad's performance evoked a burst of applause, and the large audience insisted on his reappearance until the stage meiiager (Mr W. P. McLachlan) appeared and explained that encores would only be permitted on demonstration night. Two other items are also deserving of special mention—the beautiful singine of tho Thorndon Marist Bros.' juvenile choir, under Bro. Ehisibius, in their selection. "Canadian .Boat Song" and tho action recitation, "Tho Aspiring Dishwasher." by little Miss Mavis Ritchie, of Christchurch. Tho boys' flute-like voices rang cloar, the parts were admirably taken, and the balance was almost perfect. Miss Ritchie, who by the way, is a sister of the winner in_ the character song class showed histrionic ability of n high order, and her elocutionary effort was greeted with loud and continned applanse.. .... The remainder of the competitions were interesting and entertaining, and the largo audience was delighted. ■ The results of the classes concluded in

tho evening session, together with tho j udge's remarks, as are follow; — PIANO SOLO.—Under 10. "Good Night" (Gade). Miss Stella Bradley (Wellington), 150 points J Miss Rena 11. Couper (Newtown), 147 points 2 Miss Joyce Chisholm (Island Bay), 145 points 3 | The judgo said the performances were pleasing: Thero was somo attempt at pedalling; ho made due allowances for the stature of tho playors in this connection. Thy winner played a rather tiicky piece carefully and intelligently possessing a nice touch and playing with expression. Her fingering was very good. 'lho second prize-winner was n careful player, a little lacking in finish. The third prize-taker's playing was somewhat broken; otherwise a creditable performance. BOY'S SONG—Under Ifi- "Wake Up." Any 1-ey (Montague Phillips). Thomas -George (Wellington), 146 points : \ John "Watters (Thorndon), 135 points 2 Arthur E. Black (Lower Hutt), 128 points ■• ..-....;• 3 Mr Gregson said the winner had given a distinctly pieesing performance. He possessed a. nice voice, his articulation was good, and he sang with a good deal of expression and with close attention to music. The second prize-winner also gave a pleasing performance, but it lacked some of the properties possessed by that of No. 2 (George). GIRL'S SONG—Under 16. Own selection. Miss Nellie Amies (Wn), "Good Night, Trettv Stars." 136 points 1 Miss Dulcie Philpott (Chch), "Roses," 127 points 2 Miss Ira W T olfgang (Wn.), "Joy Bird," 126 pointo 3, The judge, Mr Gregson, said, the winner possessed a nice clear voice which was true, and enabled her performance to bo a thoroughly enjoyable one. Her phrasing was good and there was an attention to detail. This young lady varied much, but sho had evidently improved on her pervious performances. The second prize-winner was also good, but there were faults in the opening bars. The third prize-winner's performance was marred by her taking far too many breaths. JUVENILE CHOIR—Open to any children's choir. Own selection Marist Bros., Thorndon, "Canadian Boat Song," 157 points 1 Taranaki Street Methodist Sunday School, "Home, Boys," 144 points 2 Marist Bros., Newtown, "I saw from the Beach," 142 points 3 This competition was undoubtedly pleasing and interesting. The throq placed combinations were distinctly good and elicited high praise from the judje, who said that a sDecial feature was the balance, which, in the case of No. 2 (Marist Bros., Thorndon, Conductor Bro. Eusibius, who proved to be the winners; it was almost perfect. Referring to the individual penfoTmiwiiees, M.r G' ; 'er«oTi said the feature of the winners' singing was the manner in which the head voices were used. The singing throughout was true to pitch. Their performance was a good deal superior to the others. The TaranaM Sunday School girls (Conductor Mr W. J. Strom) also gave a splendid performance, their enunciation being particularly trood. The third prizewinners' (Conductor Bro. Adrian) principal faults were that there wait a tendency to force the tone, while the seconds were at times too powerful. Otherwise a distinctly meritorious nerformanee. SONG IN CHARACTER (boy or girl, 12 to 16, own .selection). Mas-tor James Grieve (Christchurch), "Killicrankie," 240 points' 1 Mass Rita Arnold (Wellington), "Who'll Buy My Strawberries," 228 points f Miss Winnie Book (Dunedin), "Pierette," 228 points + In the opinion of many this contest brought out tho "discovery" of tho competition iin the person of Master James Grieve, of Christchurch, who convulsed the audience with "Killiecrankie." In announcing the decision the judge (Mr Gregson) said tho maximum was 250 points—2oo for singing and 50 for character impersonation and action. It was difficult to adjudicate between .serious and humorous selections, and he suggested that in future competitions there should be separate classes. As to the performers "Well," >said Mr Gregson. "I must say the boy in kilts fairly captured ras—he was splendid. His accent was perfect, his humour was quaint and effective, his singing was excollent. and his acting—well, he simply "out-Laudered Lauder." (Applause-) Grieve was awarded high marks, 196 and 44. Miss Arnold (187 and 41 marks) was effective, her acting was good, she made a pretty entrance, and sang well, except that her voice was chesty. Mia? Beck JlB5 and 43) was charming, hut her voice was too small. She however, sang with true dramatic feeling, and scored high marks. BASS SOLO, r 'Within these Sacred Bowers" (Qui Sdegno) (Mozart). Mr R. F. Laflorty (Christchurch). 134 points • ■■■■■ 1 The only competitor. Mr Lafferty possesses a nice even voice, fairly powerful, but he mado a bad start and lost several points, in consequence. VOCAL DUET (lady and gentleman). Miss Ida Snelling and Mr II Phipp* (Wellington) "In Springtime," 140

points 1 Miss Je«n Nicholas and Mr Rupert Bennett (Wellington), 130 points ... 2 Tho only competitors. The winners, said the judge, possessed pleasing voices, they had a nice gradation in tone, and with tho exception of two minor faults, their voicco blended throughout most harmoniously. RECITAL WITH MUSIOAL ACCOMPANIMENT (lady or gentleman, 16 and under 21, pathetic or dramatic, own selection). . Miiss Bessie Thomson (Dunedin) Green Eye of the Yellow God," 81 points 1 Miss Fanny Kutner (Wellington) "Mad Carew," 79 points 3 Mr L 11. J. Power (Wellington) "The Yogi's Curse," 77 pointu 3 These were the recalls from Friday. The judge (Mr J. 11. Hopkins) in awarding Miss Thomson pride of placo, said this performer had displayed earnestness and a good deal of "soul' in the recital. The whole performance was distinctly good, the climax excellent, and greatly enhanced tho performer s work. Ho was very pleased with Misg Kutner's work; she had shown considerable improvement, hut had one fault which it would be necessary to restrain, and that was an inclination to become too dramatic. She possessed a good d \1 of dramatic instinct, but should wj overdo it. Mr Power gave evidence of dramatic art, and his voice generally was in keeping with the lines; his attitude was somewhat stiff. ■ ACTION RECITATION, boy or girl, 12 and under 16 (not in costume), own selection. Marks awarded for action. Properties permitted. . Miss Mavis Ritchie (Christchurch), "Tho Aspiring Dishwasher, y 78 points 1 Miss Winnie Beck (Dunedin), A Lesson with a Fan," 76 points ......... A Miss Muriel Freeman (Timaru), ino Parta of my Body/' 74 point« ... 3 Mr nopkins said the winner handled hor subject splendidly; hor action was good and her work most praiseworthy. Miss Beck's work was dainty and neat, but tho selection did not offer the same opportunities as did the others. Miss Freeman was effective, her actions were appropriate, but sho was too serious. The comedietta, "Tho Burglar," was played bv Miss D. Nicholas and W. A. H- Spencer (Wellington).; also n »torj without words~"Romance of » Rnihv»y Journey"—by Missos Gladys M. Gamman and Ella Hutchins (Marton). The children's play, "A Raid on tho Pantry," was plaved by Misses Betty Hoare, Marguerite 'l'hompson, Thelma Adams, I Norma Tonks. and Hazel Davics. The competitions will bo continued at tho Town Hall to-day.