COMPETITIONS

New Zealand Times, Volume LI, Issue 11829, 15 May 1924, Page 10

COMPETITIONS

CONTESTS AT MASTERTON WELLINGTON CONTESTANTS’ TALENTS HIGHLY APPRECIATED. CROWDED SESSIONS DAILY. (By Telegraph.—Special to “Times.”) MASTERTON, May 14. The competitions continue to hold the close attention of a very large section of the people of the town and district, and crowded sessions are daily recorded. The high standard of most of the competitors, particularly th« clever contingent from \\ ellington, hats been a great afeset to the compett* tiuns. There are undoubtedly some especially clever competitors in the various sections. Aliss Sinclair Breen, of Wellington, is among the outstanding competitors. She Jj.ui done excellent work in recitation, dancing, and prepared reading, ami is taking a substantial share of prize*-. Her recitations are given in a splendid manner, and sire receives a warm welcome from tho audience, who greatly appreciate her high-grade performances. Another elocutionist with a bright future is an eight-year-old girl, Mavis I McClymont, of Lland Bay. This j child has only been studying elocution ■ for about three months, and gave a j cftipital rendering of a “Trip to Black- ' pool,” running into third place against 'such experienced and talented com* peutors as Mis'is Sinclair Breen and j Joan Marshall, She is the popular j idol at the competitions, and has re- | ceived great receptions from the (audience, who greet her efforts with pro- | longed applause*. Misses H. Loon, E. Wright, Joan j Marshall, and F. Clishv are Wellington dancers of considerable merit, who ere establishing their popularity with I the audience. * The singing of AXi&s Gwen Evans, of Wellington, is a feature of the competitions in the solo section, and it is no disgrace to the other competitors to be defeated by such a first-cla*?s singer. The prepared reading produced a vary ciox* contest. Miss Sinclair Breen was first with IC6 points; then came Miss Joan Marshall (Wellington) and Miss Mavis (’hidings (Masterton), who tied for second place, with 105 point? each. The other competitors— Wish 0. Loudon (Masterton), Alaster Searle (Hataitni), and Miss E. Brie© (Wellington) were all awarded 104 points. The first award in the Dickens’ character sketch went to Mis© AI. Burney (Lower. Ilutt), with a good performance. Alex. Alurray, of Wellington, if greatly pleasing the audiences wit! his singing. He has a splendid voice, cud gives an intelligent interpretation. He should be amongst the most successful competitors at the competitions. j The recalls in the piano solo were Misses Rait and Nee and Alaster L. Muir. | The recalls in the national song 1 (ladies) were Miss Jones (Masterton), Miss Evans (Wellington), and Aire ! Astill (Wellington). The recalls in the baritone solo were A. Alurray (Wellington), S. AI. Gidding and G. H. Murdoch (Alastcrton). The recalls in the skipping dance were Afisses J. Alarriudl, F. Clisby, P. Colwell, and E. Wrigut. The recalls in the Shakespeareat recitation were Aliases H. Jeffery (Wellington). P. George (Wellington), anc M. Burnley (Lower Hutt). In the piano duet tho first prist went to Alii36e6 O. Jensen and AI. Meikle OLsterton). with 159 point®, Misses M. Long and J. Bunny (Hasterton) being second with 156 points. The action song was won by the Solway Solid ri with 147 points, Femridg© being second with 137 points. EVENING SESSION. Tho competitions were continued to the evening before a packed house. The following results were announced at 11.30 p.m : Piano Solo (12 to 16 years).—Master L. Aluir, 156 points, 1; Miss K. Rait (Wellington), 143, 2, Aliss E. Bcr.d (Alasterton), 14.\ 3. National Song.—Aliss G. Evans (Wellington), 134 (an excellent performance), J : Airs E. Astill (Kilbirnie), another guod effort, 143, 2; Miss Jones (AJasterton), 142, 3. Baritone Solo.—S. AI. Gilding (Misberton), 140, 1; A. Murray (Wellington), 122, 2; G. H. Murdoch (Alasterton), 122, 3. Skipping Dance.— Aliss E Wright (Wellington), 82, 1; Aliss P. Colwell (Wellington), 80. 2-, J. Marshall and P. Clisby (Wellington), 3. Shakespearean Recitation (ladies). — Aliss Barnlev (Lower Hutt), ITT, i » Miss H. Jjffery (Wellington), IQO, 2; Miss F. George (Wellington), 98, 3. Too Dance.—Aliss G. Smith (Wellington), 84 (an excellent - crforni«uoe«. 1; Miss M. Harris (Berhampore), 74 (a good effort), 2; Miss P. Oliver (Wellington), 73, 3. Recitation (girls under 16 years).S. Breen (Wellington), 103, 1; Muriei Aitcheson (Lyall Bay), 101, 2; Mavis Windsor (Wellington) and Evelyn Wright (Wellington), 100, 3. Juvenile Choir (children under 18) Solway School 1* Juvenile Choir ('children under 14). — Solway School, Jl3. 1; Fernridge, 134, 2. Arnsical Monologue.—D. Edwards (Mastertou), 90, 1. Boys’ Recitation. —J. Peel (Alasterton), SO, 1. Sacred Solo.—Miss G. Evans (Wellington). ~44 (a splendid effort), 1; Mrs E. Astill. 133. 2. Contralto Solo. —Airs Astill (Wellington). 119, 1; Aliss Jones (Masterton), 111, 2.