DUNEDIN COMPETITIONS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18676, 4 October 1922, Page 8

DUNEDIN COMPETITIONS

TWELFTH DAY. 'Hie Dunedin Competitions were resumed yesterday morning, continued in (lie afternoon, and recalls, etc., were heard in the evening. The day was not a. heavy one. but much good matter from it competitions point of view had been saved tip for the evening. The attendances during the day were fairly large, and in I lie evening there was the usual crowded house. One of the day competitions, a sacred tenor solo, fell through, the four entrants failing to put, in an appearance. Mr J. AV. Hmith (.ecu. pied the chair in the evening. SCHOOL CHOIR CONTEST—Songs. (a) Unison Song; (b) Two-part Song. Choir to consist of not more than 50 mixed voices, bona title pupils of school. Schools to provide own accompanist. Accompaniments to be played as arranged on official copies of music, ’to be sung without copies of music. Conductor to be member of staff of Hie school. . Kensington School Choir, 179 1 Albany Street School Choir, 176 2 Tho Judge remarked that the second choir had got rather out, of time. They had sung the second selection excellently. He thought more marks should be given for part-singing Ilian for singing In unison. PIANO DUO, two pianos, eight hands—‘Yalse Brilliante” "(Moskowski). M isses Marjorie AFAdam, Ngaveta Mutheson, Flossie Pickard, and Matlie Lawrence, 99 Misses Muriel Gibson, Haidee Allen, Elsie Sowell, and Minnie Abttrn, 96 ... 2 Misses Yona Storey, Molly Ronaldson, Irma G. Pierce, and Sad a Martin, 94 3 CHARACTER RECITAL, 12 and under 16. Miss Madge Yates, 104 1 Miss Grace Gowie. 103 2 Miss Roa Lambert, 101 3 Tho Judge said these wore all very creditable performances, and ambitious ones. He commended Misses Irene Arthur and Master Edgar I). Farrant. VOCAL SOLO, Gentlemen—Operatic Air; Ballad. Mr AV. Carr. 178 1 Mr A. J. Lungley, 172 2 Mr AV. Mitchell, 169 3 The Judge said all the gentlemen had shown promise. Singers did not always appreciate tho assistance given by the accompanist. DANCE DUO (Character), over 16 years of age. Miss Iris Griffiths and Master Bruce AA’ardett. 70 I M isses R. Carter and M. M‘Cleary, 65 ... 2 The Judge commenting, said dancers must not scramble on (heir toes. They should leave dancing on tho toes out unless they could do it, properly. BURNS RECITATION “Scots, AVha Hae.” Madge -Yates, 84 1 Jack Stevens, 82 2 Clarence Paine, 81 3 The Judge said the best and most successful effort had been given by Madge Yates, who had given a fine spirited rendering of the poem. He commended Nancy Abcrnethy, Laura Himmel, Nancyo Low, Grace Cowie, Mercia Hardman, and Thova A'ivian. SONG FOR GIRLS, under 13- “A Little Birdie ” Any key. (Puccini). Betty Coventry. 94 1 ’Chora Vivian, 91 2 Pearl Curolin, IX) 3 Also competed: Mattie Edgar (Dunedin) 86. Vanda Duncan (Roslyn) 87. Lily Keenan (South Dunedin) 82. Martha Robertson (Dunedin) 78, Joyce Dove (St. Kilda) 85. Cathie Wildey (Mornimrton) 86, Ngnira Goughian (Dunedin) 72, Edna Frew (Mosguel) 69. Thelma, Brentner (Mesgiel) 75, Miriam Reswick (Dunedin! 88. Irene Sime (Kaiknhai) 78, Roberta. Williams (Dunedin) 78. Edna Cameron (Dunedin) 81. Dulcie Medcr 85. Lottie Cameron (AlnsgieL 75. A label Paul 'Nm-Hi-t'a-' 1 A’allev) 75, Dorothy Alhim (Kaikorai) 88, Betty Dingwall (Roslyn) 76, Lilian Hankitisoii (Dunedin) 77. May Ohooqnee (Dunedin) j 76. Lottie do Clifford (Dunedin) 78, Dorothy Da par (Musselburgh) 86, Nancyo Low .(Dunedin) 76. The Judge said tho winner had quite a remarkable and well-develoned voice, Miriam Berwick. Dorothy Aihttn. Lottie de Clifford, and Dnlcio Metier had done, very well. TOE DANCING. 16 and over. Mis? Frances Smith, 75 ; 1 Miss Iris Griffiths, 69 2 Miss Rongomai Carter. 65 3 Also competed : Aliss Jessie Gillies. BURNS SONG, Amateurs, Ladies or Gentlemen. Miss Attdrev Eavar, 88 ... .. 1 Mrs (3. Smith. 85 2 Mr A. J. Jones, who was amongst the recalls, did not compete in the final. SACRED MEZZO-SOPRANO SOLO—“Lead. Kirnllv Light." E Flat. Aliss May Toviotdale, 93 ... I Aliss Idly Monk, 90 2 Mrs B. Smith. 83 3 Also competed: Misses Sonina. Vivian (Dunedin) 80. Alotvi ITollhipworlh 74, Connie Elatnank (North-East Valley) 79, Hazel Batchelor (Ocoho) 74, Alarv AA'ilson (Knikorui). 74, Doris Wheeler (South Dunedin) £O, Audrey Eager 85. Linda AA’e.-t 77. lIUAIOROUS RECITATION, Gentlemen, Air Alan Ovkwell. 71 1 Air Norman Scurr, 70 2 The Judge remarked that it was very cheap humour. VOGAL SOLO. Amateurs. Ladies, orett to thos° who have never won a prize in vocal sections at the, Dunedin Competitions. including tho 1921 Festival. Own selection. Recall*; Aliss Connie Flamank, Miss Mildred Gilberts, Aliss Flora Williamson. Aliss Lome Smith. Also competed; AL ITolliiigwd'th (Alaori Hill). “Sink, Red ’Sun.’’ 77; Lily Stevens (St. Kilda). “Vorrei,” 79: May Hensley (Dunedin). “Rose Softlv Blooming.” 74: Rna Sunderland (Roslvn). “I Wonder If Love fs a Dream.” 78: Eva .Tovoo (Dunedin). “O, Thank Ale Not," 76: Netta Wilkie (North-East Valley). “Break.'Break, Break !’’ 76 : Dmis Wheeler (South Dunedin). “Hanny Song.” 83; Alan' AA’ilson (Kaikorai), “Tho Poet’s Life” (Elgar) 81;. Mrvß.' Smith (Morningto"),• “My Dear Soul.” 85;-Aliases Dorothy Allan (Dunedin). “A Bird With a Broken A\ ing,’’ 71; Nell’c Osborn (Dunedin), “Charming Chlo»." 77; Olivo'Bennett (Palmerston Soullt). “She Wandered Down the Alonnlain Side,” 72: Hi* Crombie (St. Kilda), “Wind in the Trees,’’ 78.