DUNEDIN COMPETITIONS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18675, 3 October 1922, Page 7

DUNEDIN COMPETITIONS

ELEVENTH DAY. Tim iinnual Dunedin Competitions were continued yesterday morning. 'J lie attendances were well maintained throughout the day, and in the evening His Majesty’s Theatre was filled to its utmost holding capacity. Mr J. IT. Walker occupied the chair at the evening session. 'J ho evening’s programme was a big one, and it was 11 p.m. before finality was reached. The fife and drum contest alone occupied an hour, and in announcing their awards the -judges made their remarks very brief and in a number of eases made no comment at all, recognising that there was no time to do so. The elocutionary judge remarked that in the recitation. “Lord Roberts,” lie had been in error in regard to what he had said with regard to the word “descried.” He frankly 'admitted ho had boon wrong, and wished to acknowledge it. B GRADE FIFE AND DRUM BAND CONTEST—Test piece, “Cambria”; Quickstep, own selection. North School, Oamaru, 191 1 Kaikorai School, 180 2 Musselburgh School, 165 ... , 3 North-East Valley School, 163 4 These were all the competitors. The judge said all the bands had played well, but North School, Oamaru, had given the finest performance. RECITATION, Humorous, Boys 12 and under 16 years.—Own selection. Jack Stevens, 81 1 Clarence Paine, 80 Frank Fester. 79 3 Also competed: Mark 11. Castou (South Dunedin), “What the Fat Boy Thought of the Inquisitive Man” : Foss Shanahan (Dunedin), “Wise. Too I,ale" ; Sidney Cuthne (Duncdinl, “Little Peter's Parley”; Jack Warrington (Dunedin), “The Vicar's Recital.” Tho Judge remarked that in the recitations given a great deal depended upon the humour, and “George’s First Sweetheart,” given by Jack Stevens, had been done well. Clarence Paine had been a little hurried VOCAL SOLO, Lady.—Own selection, accompanied by lady or gentleman. Mrs Stanley Foote, 93 1 Miss Mildred Cillions, 92 2 Miss B. Denford, 89 3 Also competed: Miss Hazel Batchelor (Opoho), “The Bird with a Broken Wing,” 78; Mrs B. Smith (Mornington), “Sriul of Mine,” 88; Miss J. MTherson (Dunedin), “Morning and You,” 74; Miss Ida Lungley (Dunedin), 72; Mias Audrey West; (Balclutha). "The Enchantress,’ 73; Miss C. V. Brooke (Dunedin), “Lo, Hear the Gentle Lark,” £0; Miss 'Olive Bennett (Palmerston South), "Sing, Joyous Bird,” 86; Miss Mona Hollingworth (Maori Hill), “The Slave Song,” 78; Mis s Connie Flamank (North-East Valley), “The First _ Spring Day,” 77; Miss Audrey Engar (Kensington), ■ “Tho Wood Nymph's Call,” 83; Miss Sophia Vivian (Dunedin), “Waiala Poi,” 78 (accompanist, Miss Lena Ceddes); Miss A. Lowry (Timaru), “Sing! Break into Song,” 88; Miss Iris Crombie (St. Kilda), “Wo Wandered,” It STEP DANCE, boys or girls under 12 (Fancy). Martha Andrews, 65 ... 1

Laura Bain, 63 2 Goldie Lawson, 62 3 The Judge of tho fancy dancing, commenting, said it had not been as ambitious as the national dancing, and she thought the competitors might have been a little more ambitious. The national dancing had been wonderful. NATIONAL DANCING. Miss Lorna Budge, 96 1 Miss Ethel Sinclair, 92 2 Miss Jill Fox, 89 3 Miss Marjorie Duffy. 88 , 4 CHARACTER RECITAL, girls or boys under 12.—Own selection. Nancy Abernethy. 102 1 Nancye Low, 99 2 Jean Pickard, 94 3 Also - competed ; Olga Johnston (Musselburgh), " Mary Musters Chaworth,” 88; Dorothy M’Carthy (North-East Valley), “Fifteen To-day,”' 75; Florence Hayward (Dunedin), “Little Joe,” 82; Nana Newey (Rnvensbourne), “Puck.” 83; Edna Frew (Mosgiel), “Do You Believe in Fairies?” 84; Huiu Gibnour (Macandrew’s Bay), “Goodnight,” ’ 82; Thelma Bremner (Mosgiel), “The Sleepikin,” 81; Peggy Black (Dunedin), “Joey,” 83; Pearl Cardin (Dunedin), “Froggie Face,” 76; Vickie Haig (St. Clair), “An Old Romance,” 82- Rona M'Kewen (Dunedin), “Bud Discusses Cleanliness,” 82; Lottie Cameron (Mosgiel), “Johnny, Me, and You,” 84; Phyllis Douglas (Dunedin). “Prince Arthur,” 83; Lourio Wreathall (Dunedin), “The Waif,” 83; Ivan Davidson (Dunedin), “A Boy’s Troubles,” 80; Winnie Hunter (Dunedin), “Puzzled Tom,” 80; Lester Holler (Dunedin), “Johnny, Me, and You,” 93. The Judge remarked that Nancy Abernethy’s recital of Prince Arthur had been good. . IRISH SONG, amateurs, gentlemen. Mr Gordon Henderson, 86 1 Mr W. Carr, 85 2 Mr J. B, M‘Connell. 78 3 i These wore the only competitors out of nine entrants. DANCE DUO, under 12. Miss Phyllis and Miss Kitty Eckhoff, 68 1 Misses Billie Robinson and Phyllis Christie. 59 2 'lhcso were the only competitors. VOCAL SOLO, ladies, amateurs. Selection from Gilbert and Sullivan operas. Mias Lilv Steven? (“Mikado”), 88 1 Miss Jessie Gillies (“Yeoman of the ■ Guardi”), 87 ; ? These wore the only competitors. SACRED BASS SOLO, “Beyond tho Dawn.” Mr Claud Chettleburgh, 88 1 Mr Douglas Craigie, 87 > 2 Mr Carl Ruben, 31 3 These were recalls from a competition held some days ago. B FLAT FLUTE SOLO “Serenade.” Stanley Hayden, 90 1 A. Weaver, 88 p Allan Johnston, 87 3 Also competed; Raymond Doll. 78, Grahame Robertson 85, and N. Lindsay 84. BASS FLUTE SOLO-“ Ballade.” Tasman Davie, 89 1 W. Henderson, /88 ••• 2 J. Warrington,/87 3 Also competed: E. Dell (Oamaru South School) 80, 11. Wray (Oamaru South School) 82 .1 arnes Mncandrcw (Kaikorai School) 72,' Allan Johnston (Albany Street School) 86, John Todd (Oamaru South School) 79, K Burns (Mornington School) 73, R. Lamb (Mornington School) 70. PICCOLO SOLO—“Valee Caprice." Keith Bremner, 92 t A. Weaver, 91 -2 Stanley Hayden, 86 3 Also competed; Sydney Ashton 79. DUET, B FLAT FLUTES—from “William Tell.” S Hayden and,A, Johnston, 92 1 E. Doll and Ray Doll, 88 2 E. Jamieson and R. M'Kcnzic. 82 ... ... 3 Those wore tho only competitors. INSTRUMENTAL QUARTETTE—" Remembrance.” Oamaru South School, 92 1 Kaikorai School (A), 87 2 Mornington School, 86 3 Also competed: Kaikorai School (B) 76.

Would tho Minister of Railways institute an inquiry as to the cause of tho railway accident near Khamlallah hy which Enginedriver Moachem lost his life? asked Sir J. P. Luke, M.P.. in the House of Representatives on Friday; also an inquiry whether snob an accident, if it had occurred on tho inclined portion of the line, ■would have had serious results to the driver and fireman and the passengers on the train; and would the Minister ascertain what was the position in which the widow and family of the engine-driver had been left? The lion. I). 11. Outline replied that he could not. then go into the details of that most lamentable accident. Both the department and himself were extremely regretful that the accident had happened, especially m the case of a man who occupied such a high position and had left, a name for suoh excellent service. He waa held in high esteem by the department. Inquiries had already been mad" as to the position, in whi<’h the widow and family bad been left, and whatever was necessary would be done. “Even a bishop never attracts anybody unless he's drunk.'’ said Archbishop Julius in the course of his sermon at. P.l. Michael’s Church last Sunday evening (says the Christchurch Press). He was referring to Ihn quality of “attractiveness” which was so marked a, feature of tho Founder of Christianity, but which, he said, was conspicious by its absence in modern days. “There are a good ninny Christian people as sour as vinegar itself, who would not attract anybody, let alone a sinner.” The archbishop exhorted his hearers to take an interest in public affairs, and get into the City Council, where they could bring in a little light and grace.