THE COMPETITIONS

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12538, 30 August 1926, Page 11

THE COMPETITIONS

SATURDAY’S PROGRAMME CREATES (GREAT INTEREST FESTIVAL AT TOWN HALL JUDGES ACCORD HUGH PjSJMSE TO CHILDREN’S EFFORTS

The considerable interest manifested by the publib in the festival of the Wellington Competitions Society was again, exemplified on 1 Saturday, when good attendances were present through out the day session, while at the evening performance the Town flail 'was crowded. Saturday’s sessions were characterised by a great number cf children’s classes, ana in sdl these the youthful competitors attained ’a" very high standard, many of - the recalls especially showing ' - promising talent. They were accorded high praise by the judges. Results : VOCAL GIRLS’ SONG. 14 and under 16. “Singing in the Rain.” (Gerald Mundrell.) Recalls.—Misses Kathleen Chappie (Christchurch), Kathleen Bartosh (Lower Hutt), Dulcie Orme (Wellington). Final. Miss Kathleen Chappie (Christchurch), 'BS I Miss Kathleen Bartosh (Lower Hutt), 84 ••• 2 Miss Dulcie Orme (Wellington), 82 6 Mr E. Bennett North said that Miss Kathleen Chappie was the possessor of a sweet voice, although rather husky in the middle register. Her intonation was good, also her facial expression. Miss Kathleen Bartosh showed good intonation and more animation than any other competitor. However, her voice was rather husky, and needed more forward production. Miss Dulcie Orme possessed a voice of attractive quality, but appeared a little timid on the high notes. GIRLS’ SONG. Under 12. Recalls. Misses Grade Nixon (Christchurch), Norene Johnstone (Rangiora), Joan Hughes (Christchurch). Final. Miss Joan Hughes (Christchurch), 87 1 Miss Gracie Nixon (Christchurch) and Miss Norene Johnstone (Rangiora), 86 (equal) 2 “Miss Joan Hughes possesses a natural charm and confidence of style, ’ remarked Mr E. Bennett North, * and gave a very ' good interpretation.” Miss Gracie Nixon possessed a pretty voice and good intonation, but could have phrased more intelligently. Miss Norene Johnstone had disclosed a sweet child’s voice, and her intonation was particularly good: SONG IN CHARACTER. Boy or girl; 12 and under 16. Own selection. Recalls —Miss DulciC Orme (Wellington), Miss Kathleen Chappie (Christchurch), and Miss Queenie McLean (Wellington). Final. Miss Queenie McLean (Wellington), “Dolly Varden,” 87pts 1 Miss Kathleen Chappie (Christchurch), “Buy My Violets,” 85pts 2 Miss Dulcie Orme (Wellington), “The. Miniature.” 84pts 3 Miss Queenie McLean had a good voice and kept a nice musical tone, said the judge (Mr E. Bennett^North). Her enunciation and intonation had been good. Miss Kathleen Chappie had given a sweet rendering, and her words had been a little clearer at the evening performance- Miss Dulcie Orme’s voice was sweet and her costume effective ' and gestures graceful. SACRED SOLO. Bass. Own selection. Mr R. Madigan (Wadestown), “Picta Signore,” 86pts. 1 Mr A linn Cadrann (Wellington), “Consider and Hear Me,” 83pts ~ 2 1 Mr .William Higgle

“Thus Said the Lord,” 82pt5.... 3 Mr George Neel (Seatoun), “CloTtdc and Daftness,” 81pts 4 Mr E. Bennett North said that while the winner’s voice rather lacked warmth, his interpretation had proved Very ‘ enjoyable. BOYS’ SONG. Under 12. ’ “Drowsietown.” Final. Master Ken. Hill (Seatoun), 84pts. 1 Master Don. Gamble (Karofi), 81pts ...1 2 Master Jackie Harris (Wellington), 79pts. 3 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PIANO DUET. 14 and under 16. “L’On’dine,” Op. 10 (Chaminade). Misses M. Meier and M. Windsor (Wellington), 87pts 1 Misses Joyce Hare and Robina Macintyre (Wellington), Sopts. 2 Miss Joyce Hare and Master Ewen Burns (Wellington). 83pts 3 PIANQ SOLO. Under 10.—“ Fairy Frolics” (Margaret M ea d°ws). Recalls.—Miss Kaha Tahiwi (Miramar), Masters Harold Reynolds (Wellington), and Arthur Garnham (Berhampore). Final. Master Arthur 'Garnham (Berhampore), 85 points 1 Master Harold Reynolds (Wellington), 84 points 2 Miss Kaha Tahiwi (Miramar), 83 joints 3 “To-night we have heard three young people playing the piece, and they gave almost perfect interpretations,” said Mr W. Paget Gale. “The playing of the little kiddies in this class hns been well nigh marvelions.” FLUTE SOLO. Own Selection. Mr Claude Tuoker (Wellington), •-Scherzo Capriceio.” 91 points 1 Mr Harold Crow (Raetihi), “II Carnival© di Venezia,” 82 points 2 The winner had given a particularly fine rendering, said the judge, Mr W. Paget Gale. ELOCUTION RECITATION IN CHARACTER. Humorous, 12 and under 16. Own Selection. Recalls.—Miss Jean Heath (Thorndon), Miss Mavis Windsor (Wellington), Miss Queenie McLean (Wellington). Filial. Miss Mavis Windsor (Wellington), “Airs Brown,” 84»points 1 Miss Queenie AlcLean (Wellington), “Making Him Propose,” 82 points 2 Miss Jean Heath (Thorndon), “Montague Tigg. 79 points ... 3 Highly commended: —Aliss Ruby Shepherd (Kilbirnie), and Aliss Doreen Saunders (Wellington). Miss Alavis Windsor had made the most of the characterisation and humour of the piece, while her make-up had been excellent, remarked Mr John H. Hopkins. Miss Queenie McLean’s costume was very suitable, but her pausation was a little overdone. Miss Jean Heath, although a girl characterising a man. had given a very fair effort. MUSICAL MONOLOGUE. Boy or girl under 16. Own selection. Recalls. Misses Gracie Nixon (Christchurch), Gracie Kerr (Wellington), and Evelyn Wright (Wellington). Final; Miss fitacte K*m (JfeUiagfeiui

“Bubbles,” 82 points 1 Miss Evelyn Wright (Wellington) “Bubbles,” 80 points .........).. 2 Miss Gracie Nixon (Christchurch) “’Tisn’t Worth It,” 79 points 3 The winner made rather a Letter selection of the poem, but was rather lacking : n depth of feeling and pathos, said the judge (Mr John H. Hopkins). RECITATION. Boys under 12. “Half-past Eight.” Master Billie Shannon (Palmerston North), 79 points 1 Master Barnard Tremaine (Palmerston North), 76 -points 2 Master Eliot Maxwell (Wellington), 72 points ).... 3 Highly commended: Masters Laurie Richard (Hataitai), Jack Hunter (Hataitai), Hugh Janson (Hataitai), and James Humphreys (Christchurch). RECITATION. Girls 9 and under 12. “The Biver” (Goodrich). Recalls: Misk Joan Hughes (Christchurch), Miss Grace Taylor (Pahneiston North), Miss Jeane Coker (Wellington). Final: Miss Jeane Coker (Wellington) 89 points 1 Miss Joan Hughes (Christchurch) 78 points ... A Miss Grace Taylor (Palmerston North) 77 points ;.. 3 Air John H. jHogridna said that at the morning preliminary there had been no less than 42 competitors. The winner had given a very convincing performance, and she possessed a nice appealing manner, while her enunciation was wry distinct. ACTION RECITATION. Boy or girl, 9 and under 12. Own selection, without costume. Recalls: Miss Isabel Lewis (Lower Hutt), Aliss Patricia Kerr (Wellington), and Aliss Joan Hughes (Christchurch). Final: Miss Joan Hughes (Christchurch) “Character from the Umbrella,” 86 points I Miss Isabel Lewis (Lower Hutt). “The Busy Housewife,” 80 points ..... 2 Miss Patricia Kerr (Wellington) “Minuet,” 79 points - 3 DANCING. Eccentric or Step Dance. (Not clog.) Boys or girls under 16. Recalls. Alas ter Jackie Harris (Wellington). Miss Hazel Martin (Wellington), Miss Marjorie Flanagin (Hataitai). Final. Master Jackie Harris (Wellington), 78 1 Miss Hazel Martin (Wellington), 77 2 Miss Marjorie Flanagin (Hataitai), 75 3 The judge (Aliss Madeline Vyner) remarked that some of the competitors did not appear to get the proper interpretation of the dance. The three evening recalls had all given characterisations such as the society was aiming at iu that particular class. DANCE DUO. Under 9. Misses Thelma Bartholomew (Newtown) and Joan Raine (Wellington, “Danse Operatique,” 78 1 Alisses Adeline Burnette and Alargaret Oates (Wellington), “Gretchen and Hans,” 76 ... 2 Alisses Thelma Bartholomew and Audrey Daniels (Wellington), "Gretchen and" Hans,” 75 3