WELLINGTON COMPETITIONS

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12527, 17 August 1926, Page 4

WELLINGTON COMPETITIONS

TO COMMENCE ON SATURDAY This festival will commence at 10 a.m. at the Town Hall on Saturday next, and will continue morning, aiternoon and evening, until September 11th. Much has been said, and will always be said, for and against this idea of encouraging the study of music and dramatic art, but many teachers agree that the fact of putting a pupil into competitions or examinations is an incentive to study. The standard set for the coming festival in the musical 'and elocutionary sections is exceptionally high, and tho items will require careful study to obtain the best results. Dancing, although perhaps not strictly educational, is one of the finest physical exercises devised, especially f ;r young girls; moreover it develops a sense of muscular rhythm which should be developed in young children. The competitions are not held for profit. The surplus accruing from a festival is invested in Government bonds, and the interest devoted to providing scholarships for successful competitors. _ Tho society is now giving six scholarships for various classes, and hopes to extend the number in time to come. It is anticipated the judges—Mr E. Bennett North (Sydney) and Mr John it. Hopkins (Melbourne)—will arrivo by the JUnrama this morning. l’opular prices are being charged for admission, and tho box plan is now at the Bristol.