DUNEDIN COMPETITIONS.

Otago Witness, Issue 3105, 17 September 1913, Page 7

DUNEDIN COMPETITIONS.

Ninth Day. There were again largo attendances at the Dunedin Competitions Society’s festival on Friday, while in the evening His Majesty’s Theatre was taxed to its utmost capacity'. As on the previous evening, the programme was chiefly confined to musical competitions, there being only one elocutionary item —a recitation for girls between 14- and 16 years of age. In order to enab.c the children engaged in the school choir contest to get to their homes early, the committee altered the programme, placing this number first instead of last, as originally arranged. Dr Roberts presided oter the evening setsion. The following arc the results: — ELOCUTION. Judge: Mr Harrison Allen (Sydney). RECITATION (Girls, 14 and under 16 years of acje), “Across the r iclds oi Barley.” First prize £1 Is, second prize

10s 6d. Miss Bessie Thomson (Roslyn), 84 marks 1 Miss Sarah Singleton (Normanby), 8marks “ Miss Ina Baird (Invercargill), 81 marks... 3 The other competitors were: Miss Winifred Harris (Musselburgh) 73 Miss Dot Flvrm (Dunedin) 73, Mie-s Adoma Ail ken (Kensington) 73, Miss Mona W arren (Dunedin North) 69. Miss E. Randall (South Dunedin) 68, Miss Ru-Ru Carter (Musselburgh) 73, Miss A. W. Goodfellow (Dunedin) 73, Miss Mabel Louden (Dunedin) 69.

MUSIC. Judge: Mr Alfred Barry. PIANO DUET (Amateurs, 14 and under 16 ‘years), “Shepherds’ Dance three dances from “Henry \III”. (German). First prize, £2 2s; second prize,los 6d. Jeannie Leslie and Marjorie Stoneham,

100 marks ••• Nellie Varney and Alfred Gcddcs,

98 marks T "‘un' Gwendoline Bcnnet and Olive 1-eitn, 93 marks " •" 6 There also competed: Miss Dorothy Garland (Dunedin) and Miss Eileen Connor (Dunedin), 93; Miss Wymc Story (Caversham) and Miss Phyllis Naldcr Musselburgh), 89; Miss Winifred Harris (Musselburgh) and Miss Rosie Dwight Dunedin) 90; Miss Eila Clarke (Green Island) and Master Fred. Clarke (Green Island), 85; Miss Greeba Allen (Maori Hill) and Miss Hilda Balk (Maori Hill), 88.

BASS SOLO (Amateurs), " When bright eyes glance.’’ First prize, £2 2s; second prize, 10s 6d. Mr W. Watters, 83 marks 1 Mr W. Gemmell, 83 marks 2 Mr Kenneth Wright, 81 marks 3 Mr J. H. Cox, who was the other competitor recalled, was allotted 80 marks. The other competitors were: Mr J. i Gibson (Dunedin), 80; Mr O. Hardwick (Dunedin). 68; Mr K F Laffcrtv (Christchurch), 79; Mr J. B. M Connell (Caversham), 73; Mr John Dunn (Morn.ngton), 72; Mr Fred. Armstrong (Christchurch), 70. SACRED SOLO (mezzo-soprano), f “God that madcst Earth and Heaven. First prize, £2 2s; second prize, 10s Od. Miss Annie Yuill, 86 marks ... 1 Miss Marjorie Saunders, 85 marks ... 2 Miss Monica Davenport, 80 marks ... 3 Tho following competitors also took nar f —Miss Jessie Clarkson (Dunedin) 78, Eliss" E. M. Miller (Portobello) 69, Miss M. Gawn (Mosgiel), 79 Mies Eva .letter*on (Dunedin), 63, Miss Edith Croxtcm (Uinstchurch) 81. Miss Irene Fitzpatrick (Buikos) 60 Miss Lilian Horne (Sawyers’ Bay) 70, Miss Iras Wilkinson (Dunedin) 69. VIOLIN SOLO (under 16 years), “Gavotte.” First prize, £1 Is; second nrizo, 10s 6d. Miss' Jean Baird (Maori Hill), 99 marks 1 Master Colin Fvfe, 83 marks 2 Master Chari o luckcr, 80 marks ... 3 The other competitors were: Master Richard Osten (Dunedin), 83, (Miss Olivo Kalliean (St. Hilda-. 73. Miss Bessie Paine fdaversham), Master Edward Ellison (Puketcraki), 78. SONG FOR JUNIORS (girls 13 and under 16 vears). “Sunshine and Butterfly. First prize, £1 1?; second prize. 10s 6d. Miss Doris Wren (Dunedm), 90 marks ... 1 Miss Lena Gcddes (Dimed-'n) 75 marks 2 Miss Lilian M’Dom.d (St. IviMa , 70 marks “ The other competitors were: M-ss Nora Ingram (Kew). 67; Miss ILrthe, >'Mker (Kaikorai), 74; Miss Dorotn/ Garlana (D n edm) 78; Miss Florence Hon: iDanetim,, 74; Mies Nutta Wilkie (Dunedin:. 79: Miss V-ora White (Dunedm. /9; Miss Dorotny Davies (Dunedin) 80; M m Maim Morris (Mornington), 50; Miss Ili.oa Bask (Maori Hill), 52; Miss Ada Wright (Dunedm), 1 9; Miss’ Elsie Bon fell (Dunedin), 75; Mies Dorothv Stanaway (Mcrningtonl. 65; Miss Agnes ’Davidson (St. Kilda). 69: Mim Ettio Williams (Dunedin). 78: Mis«_ Alice Wiikmson (Dunedin), 79; Miss Ehzabctn Laing (Mornington). 73; Miss Gilmore Anderson (Dunedin). 70: Miss Pearl Black (Maori

Hill), 81; Miss Maggie Mitchell (St. Kilda), 70; Miss S. Monkma.ii (MorningtonJ, 73. SCHOOL CHOIR CONTEST: (1) “Yo Mariners of England”; (2) “Sweet and

Low.” Normal School, 153 marks Albany Street, 153 marks “ Kensington, 138 marks “ This was probably the most popular attraction in the evening’s programme, and the efforts of all the children were very warmly applauded. Tenth Day. The judges of music and elocution at the Dunedin Competitions Society’s festival had pn Saturday, what was probably there most l.abourious day so far. In place of the usual half dozen competitions there were really nine, and in some instances there were close on 40 competitors. Apart from the work of Messrs Barry and Allen there were also four competitions* or exhibitions in physical exercises, so that the evening s programme consisted of 13 items in all instead of the customary six. In spite of the unusual length of the programme the concluding item was finished not very long after the usual hour. During the day the Hon. James Allen (Minister for Education) visited the Competitions, a.nd it is understood, expressed himself as being well pleased with what he hoard. 'lho chairman in the evening was Mr J. W. Smith. Following are the results of the day s work: —

MUSIC. Judge: Mr Alfred Barry

PIANO DUET (Amateurs under 11 years), “ Among the Lilacs,” from “ Dreaming and Playing.” First prize, £2 2s; second, 10s 6d. W'innie Qodd(« (Dunedin) and Marie Himmel (Roslyn), 103 marks 1 Koa Oliver (Roslyn) and Winifred

M'Carthy (Dunedin), 102 marks 2 Georgina Vera Brooke (Dunedin) and Marjorie Allan (Musselburgh), 100 marks >5 Also competed: Elva Baker (Dunedin) and Constance Poole (Dunedin), Sybil Baker (Dunedin) and Grace Knowles (Dunedin), Eileen Bewlcy (South Dunedin) and Master Garth Stoneham (Musselburgh), Rani Bonnell (Musselburgh) and John Ewart (Musselburgh), Francis Allan (Mcsgiel) and Gretta Logan (Mosgiel). SONG FOR JUNIORS (Girls under 13), “Rest thee now” (Slumber Song). First prize, £1 Is; second, 10s 6d. Georgina Vera Brooke (Dunedin), 84 marks _ 1 Evelyn Hey wood (Dunedin), 82 marks 2 Lorna Abcrnethy (Musselburgh) 80 marks 3 Isa Duff (Dunedin) was also recalled, and obtained 79 marks. The other competitors were ; Audrey Eagu-r (Kensington), Hazel Muir (Dunedin), Maud Tarrant (Kew), Marie Osten (Dunedin), Sophia Vivian (Dunedin), Lizzie M’Lauchlan (Caversham), Oort rude Shicl (Kew), Evelyn Duke (Roslyn), Nellie Williams (Dunedin), Jean Wagner (Caversham), Kathleen Aslin (St. Clair), Zoo Morico (Carisbrook), Madge Black (Maori Hill), Agnes Geary (Broad Bay), Daphne Stokes . (Dunedin), Laura Ford (Caversham), L. Berry (Belleknowes), Eda Spiro (Dunedin), Irene Campbell (Dunedin), Muriel Eagar (Kensington). Myra Anderson (Dunedin), Elizabeth Dallas (Dunedin). PIANO SOLO (under 10 years), “Berceuse.” First prize, £1 Is; second, 10s 6d. Alice Church (Dunedin), 100 marks ... I Winnie Decides (Dunedin), 99 marks ... 2 Garth Stoneham (Musselburgh), 96 marks 3 May C. Brown (Dunedin), who was also among the recalls, received 95 marks. There also competed:—Muriel Graham (Dunedin), Eiieeu Bewle.y (South Dunedin), Arthur Lungley (South Dunedin), Sybil Baker (Dunedin), Edith Clark (Dunedin), Jessie Brown (St. Kilda), Edward Solomon (Roslyn), Marjorie Allan (Musselburgh), Dorothy Allen (Dunedin), Gretta Logan (Mosgiel), Florrie Lambeth (Dalmore), Leslie Titchoner (South Dunedin), Marguerite Holmes (North-East Valley), Marjorie Coutts (St. Leonards), John Ewart (Musselburgh), Vera Slater (Mornington), E. Louise Johnson (North-East Harbour), Jessie Hubbard (Dunedin). SONG FOR JUNIORS (boys under 13), "Heather Rose.” Firse prize, £1 Is; second, 10s 6d. Sydney Swift (Dunedin), 90 marks ... 1 Clive Vivian (Dunedin), 80 marks 2

Ralph Vivian (Dunedin), 75 marks ... 3 Also competed: James Thomas (Dunedin), Alexander Knight (Dunedin), Andrew Eorthwick (Dunedin), Jack Johnson (Parkeide), Alfred Fan-ant (Kew). Jack Thomas (Dunedin), Charles Morris (Mornington), James Bel! (Sawyers’ Bay). Henry Lus-coml-e (.St. Kilda), Evelyn Warden (Dunedin).

SONG FOR. JUNIORS (boys 13 and under 16 years), “ God’s Carden.” First prize, £1 le; second, 10s fid. Soon Brown (Dunedin). 85 marks 1 Mortloy Peako (Dunedin), 82 marks ... 2 Clarence Brvden (Dunedin). 73 marks ... 3 Tho following boys also competed

Willie King (Dunedin), Jack M‘Master (Burnside) Ernest Ferguson (Dunedin). Claude King (Dunedin), Herbert A ivian (Dunedin).

ELOCUTION. Judge: Mr Harrison Allen. RECITATION (Boys under 11 years), “ A Voyage in tlie Arm Chair.” hirst prize, £1 Is; second prize, 10s 6d. Leonard Griffiths (Dunedin), 83 marks ... 1 Allen Ockwell (South Dunedin), 82

marks Fred Janies (Dunedin), 81 marks * The other recall was William Aitkoa (Kensington), who obtained 77 marks. The remaining competitors were: —Cljffo Scurr (Musselburgh), George Standring (Dunedin), Leslie Joseph (Dunedin), Edwin Shephard (Dunedin), Cyril Deaker (Musselburgh), Edgar Farrant (Kcw), Leonard Farrant (Kcw), Hume Lcadbeater (Dunedin), Ernest Hobbs (Mornington),- Thomas Wyatt (Musselburgh), Gerald Shiel (Kew), James Thomas (Dunedin), Clive Vivian (Dunedin), David Thomson (Roslyn), Jas. 13ell (Sawyer’s Bay), Jack Cardno (Musselburgh), Evelyn Warden (Dunedin), Stuart Robertson (Musselburgh), Jack Churchill (Dunedin), James Downes (Sawyer’s Bay), Leonard Arthur (North-East Valley), Stewart Maclennan (Dunedin), Noel Dallas (Dunedin), Norman Scurr (Dunedin), Arthur Boyntz (Mornington). RECITATION (Boys 11 and years of ago), “The Old Flag.” hirst prize, £1 Is; second prize, 10s 6d. Sydney Swift (Dunedin), 88 marks ... 1 Gordon Lucas (Dunedin), 85 marks ... 2 Richard Beck (Musselburgh), 82 marks 3 The preliminary contest was held on Friday.

HUMOROUS RECITATION (Girls under 16 years), own selection. First prize, £1 Is; second prize, 10s 6d. May C. Brown (Dunedin), “Entertaining Sister’s Voung Man,” 90 marks ... 1 Laura Ford (Cavtrsham), ” Wutchin’ the iSpaikin’,” b 8 marks 3 Marjorie Booth (Dunedin), “The Competition Piece,” 82 marks 3 Thu other recall was Elva Felinmgham (Dunedin), who got 79 marks for her recitation of ‘‘A Lesson with the I an. There also took part in the comprtition: Ru-Ru Carter (Musselburgh), "Aunt Brown’s Visit”; Doreen Vcalie (Mornington, “Circle Day”; Ncenie Kenny (Musselburgh), “ Edith" and the Girl Hound tile Corner”; Kathleen Aslin (St. Clair), “An Interrupted Prayer”; Doris Cubbing (Kew), “Prior to Miss Belle's Appearance”; Sarah Slingletou (Normanby), " trials of a Photographer ”; Winifred Harris (Musselburgh), "The Rehearsal”; Maud Farrant (Kew), “Prior to Miss Belle’s Appearance”; Phyllis Newbury (Dunedin), “ Mother’s Club Night”; Denny Gillies (Dunedin), “ Domestic Asides ” ; Tui Blackic (South Dunedin), “Prior to Miss Belle’s Appearance”; Winifred Robinson (Dunedin), “When Sister Makes a Blouse ”; Isa Durf (Duncdinl, “ The Dime Museum ”; Doreen Hayward (North-Eeast Valley), “Don’t”; bophia Vivian (Dunedin), “Bad Charlie”; Thelma Stevens (Dunedin), “Mortifying Mistake”; Florence Churchill (Dunedin). " Watchin’ (ha Sparkin’”; Freda Stokes (Dunedin), Mies Edith Makes ’lhings Pleasant for Brother Jack”; Hazel Smith (Dnnrdin), “ Trials of a School Mistress”; Dot Flynn (Dunedin), “The Bald-headed Man”; Irene Bern (St. Kilda). “Circle Day”; Mary M’Connell (Sawyers’ Lay), “The Obedient Girlie”; Gwendoline Day' (Mornington), “The Freckle-faced Girl”; Jessie Gi lies (Dunedin). “Adventures of Bill Smitii ’; Ina Baird (Invercargill), “Boys Around the House”; May Prydo (Tomahawk), 41 Miss I'xlith Makes it Pleasant for Brother Jack”; Ruth Day (Mornington), ‘ His New Brother”; Miriam Jacobs (Dunedin), “The Man with One Hair”; Grace Peart (Pino Hill); Ettie Williams (Dunod)n), “The Bald-headed Man”; Mabel Louden (Dunedin). “ The Girl and the Gloves ”; Monica Christie (North-East Valley), “Bread and Choose and Kisses”; Lilian' Gray (Musselburgh), “When Pa Begins to Shave ”; To Rata Day (Mornington), “His New Brother”; Bessie Hcndra, (Opbho), “The Balel-hcadcd Man.” RECITATION (girls under 11 years), “Grandpapa’s Spectacle's.” First prize, £1 1b : second prize. 10s 6d. May C. Brown (Dunedin). 82 marks ... 1 Freda Stokes (Dunedin). 76 marks ... 2 Margaret Coulter (Dunedin), 75 marks ... 3 The preliminary contest was held on Wednesday aftcrimon. CALISTHENICS. Judges: Messrs S. M. Park anel W. H. Matthews.

PHYSICAL EXERCISES WITH DUMBBELLS (beys over 12 years). Prize: Banner, pre-sonted by Mr R. A. Ewing. Albany Street School (only competitor)... 1 PHYSICAL EXERCISES AND MARCHING EVOLUTIONS tgirls over 12 years). Prize: Banner presented by Mr R. A. Ewing. Albany Street School (only competitor)... 1 PHYSICAL EXERCISES (girls 12 years

and under). Prize: Banner, presented by Mr R. A. Ewing. Albany Street School (onlv competitor'... 1 PHYSICAL EXERCISES (boys 12 years and under). Prize: Banner, presented by Mr R. A. Ewing. Albany Street School (only competitor)... 1 Eleventh Day. The Dunedin Competition Society’s annual festival was continued on the Bth. There were good attendances ol the pubhc at tlie afternoon and evening sessions. The programme in the evening chiefly consisted of musical items, there being three elocutionary subjects. Mr G. W. MTntosh was the chairman for the evening. Following are the results; MUSIC. Judge: Mr Alfred Barry. PIANO DUET (amateurs, 11 years and under 14 years, “ Serenata.” First prize, £2 2s; second, 10s 6d. Lena Gothics (Dunedin) and Evelyn Drake (Roslyn), 101 marks 1 Madge Reekie (Dunedin) and Mildred Armitage (Musselburgh), 100 marks ... 2 Leslie Burk (Dunedin) and George Wilkinson (Dunedin), 92 marks 3 The other competitors were: Nina Graham (Du,ncdin) and Alberta Vallis (Dunedin), 84 marks; Esme Harrison (Anderson’s Bay) and and Olive Brown (Dunedin), 90; Queenic Peterson (South Dunedin) and Ida Lunglcy (South Dunedin), 75; Queenie Incrocci (Dunedin) and Dorothy Oaten (Dunedin), 90; Mario Bagley (Dunedin) and Monica Christie (North-East Valley), 92; Winifred Walker (Dunedin) and Leila Gourley (Dunedin), 75; Rua Arnett (St. Clair) and Basil Wilson (Dunedin), 85.

VOCAL SOLO (operatic, gentlemen, amateurs or professionals; own selection). .First prize, £2 2s; second, £1 Is. Mr W. Watters (Dunedin), “ Prologue from Pagliacci,” and Mr W. Geinmcl (Dunedin), “ Loving smile of sister kind,” 35 marks, equal 1 Mr J. H. Cocks (Christchurch), "She alone charmeth my sarlntbs,” 80 marks 2 The other competitors were: Mr W. E. M’Kinlay (Dunedin), “M’ appaei U ti an or, 75 marks; Mr R. K. I.ulferty (Christchu'ch;. “Toreador,” 65; Mr Bernard Rcnnell (Christchurch), “ Prologue from Pagliacci, 68; Mr W. H. Penrose (Dunedin), “From rushy beds of silver Nile, ’ 55; Mr F. Hanna (Christchurch) “ Prologue from Pagliacci,” 72; Mr Fred. Armstrong (Christchurch). “ Vulcan gong,” 63. SACRED SOLO (Contralto), “lie was despised.” First prize, £2s 2s; second prize, 10s 6d. Miss Stella Murray (Christchurch), 86 marks 1 Miss Nan Gom ley, 35- marks " Miss Maud Stringer (Christchurch), 81 marks ° The other competitors were: Mxs M. Gawn (Mosgiel), 75; Mrs S. C. Wilson (Dunedin), 80; Mrs J, Grinton (Dunedin), 50; Miss Small (Dunedin), 78; Miss Winifred Patterson (Christchurch). 65; Miss Johnston (Carisbrook), 63; Mrs Dry (Wingatui), 63. SACRED SOLO (Baritone), “ Lead, kindly light.” First prize, £2 2s: second prize, 10s 6d. Mr W. Gemmoll (Dunedin), 90 marks ... 1 iMr J. 11. Cocks (Christchurch), 80 marks 2 Mr F. J. Hanna (Christchurch), 73 marks ■■ • ■ The other competitors were: —Mr -Gus Whale (Dunedin) 70, Mr Herbert Kerr (Roslvn) 70. Mr Arthur Mills (Dunedin) 74, Mr W. H. Penrose (Dunedin) 70, Mr \!e-:r Johnson (Dunedin) 77, Mr Kenneth Wright (Dunedin) 77, Mr 11. E. Bennett (Dunedin) 75.

S-VCRED SOLO (Soprano), “Glory to Thee, my God, this night.” First prize, £2 2s; second prize, 10s 6d.

The recalls were : Miss R. Carr and Miss Monica Davenport (Christchurch). The final selection will be mode to-morrow night. -,. The other competitors wore:—Miss L. M. Miller (Rortobello), Miss Hannah Nelson (Fort Chalmers). ELOCUTION. Indues • Mi J. C. Stephens and Dr P. ° ' Marshall. IMPROMPTU SPEECH (Amateurs). First prize, £5 3a ; second, prize, £2 2s; special prize of £2 2s for most humorous speech. Mr G. 11. Gibb, 125 marks I Mr E. J. Tiplcr, 117 marks 2 Miss O. E. Burton, 35 marks ; f: The other competitor was Mr L. Kennedy. The subject selected was “Faces in the Fire.” Judge: Mr Harrison Alien. RECITATION (Amateurs, gentlemen), “ Shall I, Wasting in Despair?” First prize, £2 2s; second prize, 10s 6d. Mr B. P. Brown (Otaki), 78 marks Z Mr Harold Hunter (Dunedin), 69 marks 2 Mr Stanley Foote (South Dunedin), 68 marks 3

The other competitors were; —Mr J. B. M‘Conne!l (Caversham), Mr Stanley Lawson

(Anderson’s Bay). Mr Alfred (Dunedin), 71; Air G. Logan-Sutherland (Dunedin), 70; Mr Cecil Hunter (South Dunedin). 66; Mr A. J. M‘Galium (NorthEast Valley), 65. DIALOGUE (Amateurs, lady and gcntleman), 14 The Bride’s Humiliation" (from The Honeymoon First prize, £2 2s; second, 10s 6d.

The competitors were Mias Maud Sinclair and Mr Harold Hunter (Dunedin), and Miss B. Bain and Mr D. Budge (Dunedin). Mr Allen said ho could not see h>*» way to award any prize. He would be glad if the competitors would call on him, and ho would give them any information, they liked. He did not think the performance was worth a prize. He was sorry to say that. Twelfth Day. The festival of the Dunedin Competitions Society was continued on Tuesday, oth hist. Mr T. W. Whitson presided over tho evening performance After having announced his adjudication in tho Shakespearian dialogue. Mr Allen thanked the audience and the people of Dunedin for the kindness they had shown him during his stay hero. Ho wanted to toll them how much ho appreciated tho kindness of tho Competitions Committee, and ho particularly mentioned Mr A. 0. Hanlon. Mr R. Ewing, and Mr Fraser, who had entertained him, in conjunction with Mr Barry, whenever opportunity offered. Reverting to the question of the competitions, Mr Allen said tho position of adjudicator was like that of a policeman, a by no means happy one. Ho wanted to tell thorn that ho had given his decisions conscientiously, and' to defeated competitors he would say, “ take heart and try to do better next year.” He congratulated Hie successful competitors, and ho added that there were some very good sports in Dunedin. He said this because in no instance that lie knew of had there been any nasty feeling shown towards him by any competitors when defeated. Mr Allen said that very often a competitor's work became, depreciated, because he or she was nervous, when appearing on the platform. In eon elusion. Mr Allen said that when he carno here first he had boon struck with tho absence of H twang ” about the competitor-:. and had commented upon it, but niter on ho found that it existed, and among children the vowel production was not good in cases, such words *as “ town and “ thou ” being pronounced with distinctly “twangj ” accent. This was a matter that teachers would perhaps look into, as well as tho matter of gesture, which, on tno whole, was rather stiff. Following are the results: MUSIC. Judge: Mr Alfred Barry. PIANO SOLO (Professional or Amateur). Adagio and Finale from Beethoven’s •• Moonlight Sonata,” in G sharp minor, f irst prize, £2 2s; second. 10s Miss Vera Moore (Dunedin) and Mr Frank Bennett (Dunedin). 103 marko each, equal ••• ••• ••• ;* Mr Haddin Burr (Dunedin), 93 marks . ~ The preliminary competition was ne.d on August 28. VOCAL DUET (Amateurs, ladies), Go, pretty Rose.” First prize, £2 «•; second, 10s 6d. Miss Monica Davenport (Christchurch) * and Miss Maud Stringer (Christchurch).

-88 murks ••• 1 Miss Edith Croxton (Christchurch) and Miss Marjorie Saunders (Christchuioh, 86 marks ... .... ••• •• •• -• 2 Miss Small (Dunedin) and Mrs S. C. Wilson (Dunedin). 78 marks ... ... ... 3 There also competed Miss Jessie Clarkson (Dunedin) and Mies \ ictona Balk (Maori Hill), 62 marks; Miss Lilian M‘Donald (St. Kilda) and Miss Alrpa Jolly (St. Kilda), 67; Miss Marjory Tuckoy (Dim(Klin) and Mies Dorothy Roes (St. Kilda), 70; Miss S. Black (Dunedin) and Miss S. Henderson (Dunedin), iO. VOCAL SOLO (lady; own selection; accompanied by lady or gentleman). Marks to bo allotted for joint effort. First prize, £2 2s; second, £1 Is. Miss K. Carr (Dunedin), accompanist Mr liaddin Barr, “ Good-bye,” 8o marks ... I Miss Edith Croxton (Christchurch), accompaniste Miss Maud Stringer, “ Sands o’ Dee,” 84 marks 2 Miss Nan Gourley (Dunedin), accompanist Mr G. Titchcner, “ O that we two were maying," 82 marks ... v 3 The other competitors were: Miss Mary Dillon (Dunedin), accompanisto Miss Black), “Three fishers,” 70 marks; Miss Madeline Paterson (St. Clair), accompanisto Miss S. Paterson, “ Tho Pearl,” 72; Miss Jeapo Clarkson (Dunedin), accompanisto Mies Rita Isaacs, “Down in the Forest,” 77; Miss Jouc Crawford (Roolyn), accompanisto Mies A. Ocoige, “Flower of all the world,” 79; Miss Maud Stringer (Christchurch), accornpanisto Miss Monica Davenport, “ Softly awakes my heart,” 78; Miss Winifred Patterson (Christchurch), accompanisto Miss

Vera Moore, “Love eternal,” 70; Mrs M. Dry (Wingatui), accompanist Mr M’Kay, “ Sunshine and rain,”' 60; Miss Corrie Aslin (St. Clair), accompaniste Mies Eva Aslin), “ Orpheus with his lute,” 79. VIOLIN SOLO {Amateurs, 16 yearn and over), “ Feuillcs d’Album.” First prize, £2 2s; second, 10s 6d. Mr A. M. Bhinesmith (Dunedin), 100 marks ... ... 1 Mr. Leonard Swan, 95 diaries 2 Miss Iris Jacobs,’- 85 marks ._. 3 f These were the only competitors. ELOCUTION. Judge: Mr Harrison Allen. SHAKESPEARIAN DIALOGUE {Amateurs, lady and gentleman), "Petruchio’s Wooing.” Firet prize, £2 2s; second, 10s 6d. / Miss J vah Cran and Mr B. Brown (Otaki), 82 marks ... ... 1 Mies Maud Sinclair and Mr Harold Hunter, 69 marks ••• ••• 2 These were the only ,competitors. %, Judge: Mr E. C. Reynolds. COMEDIETTA (Amateurs, two or more persons). , Firet prize, £3 3s; second prize, £2 2s. : Miss Lilian King and Mr W. W. Crawford, “At the Ball” ... ;• 1 Mieses M. Divers, K. Simpson, and I. Bell, “Mies Prescilla’s New Maid’ 2 Miss Ethel Barnes aiid Mr Logan-Suther-land, “The’ Height of Absurdity” -•• 5 Thirteenth Day. The Dunedin Competitions Society’s twelfth annual festival was continued on ilie 10th, Mr Alfred Barry concluding his adjudications in the evening before a large Attendance of the public. Mr Barry made a tow valedictory remarks in giving his last decision. He expressed his appreciation of the kindness and com rosy extended to him by the executive of the ■ociety, and said he thought the society had a model secretary in Mr Wilson. —(Ap•plause.) Speaking of the management, he •aid that with an experience as adjud eator covering 10 years he knew of no festival ; that w’as conducicd on better lines than the Dunedin one.—(Applause.) He spoke apples’- ciatively of the .stage arrangements, and offered hie congratulations to Mr Towsey and his assistant. He said the piano playing was of very high standard, while the vocal work Wits not so good, though there were some excellent singers among the competitors. He expressed hir; regret that there had been no choir competition? He appreciated the reception his decisions had met with at the hands of the competitors, and assured them that he had not spared himself and had been conscientious in his adjudications.—(Applause.) Following are results of the competitions: VOCAL DUET (operatic, lady and gentleman, amateurs or professionals; own selection). Competitors must provide their own accompanist. (First prize, £3 3e; second, £1 Is. Miss Lucy James (Dunedin) and Mr J. Leech (Dunedin), “La Miserere” (11 Trovatore), 80 marks ... 1 Mies Edith Croxton (Christchurch) and Mr Fred H. Hanna (Christchurch), “Home to our mountains” (11 Trova-

tore), 72 marks • 2 These were the only competitors. SACRED SOLO (Soprano), “ Glory to Thee, My' God, tins night.” Unfit prize, £2 2s; second prize, 10e 6d. Miss Monica Davenport (Christchurch), 85 marks 1 Miss R. Carr, 71 marks 2 The other competitors were; Miss Hannah Nelson, Miss E. M. Miller. VOCAL SOLO, with Pianoforte and Obbligato (amateurs; own selection). Prize awarded for joint effort. First prize, £3 3s. second prize, £1 le. Mr W. Gcmmcll, ‘‘The Devout Lover,” accompanist, Mr Titchener; obbligatoiet, Miss Burk, 90 marks 1 Mrs S. C. Wilson, “O dry those tears,” accompanist. Miss Tucker; obbligatoist. Miss Burk, 83 marks 2 Mr W. Watters. ‘‘The devout lover,” accompanist. Miss Harraway; obbligatoist, Miss Burk, 86 marks 3 QUARTET (Male Voices, Amateurs or Professionals), “Starlight.” First prize, £2 2s; second, 10s 6d. Messrs MTvintay, Gcmmell, Watters, and Green (Dunedin), 80 marks 1 This was the only quartet party to enter. QUARTET (Mixed Voices, Amateurs or Professionals), “ Rosary ” (Nevin). First prize, £2 2s; second, 10s 6d. Mesdames Morton ana Wilson and Messrs Miller and Green (Dunedin), 82 marks ... ... 1 Misses M. Saunders and M. Stringer and Messrs F. J. Hanna and J. H. Cocks (Christchurch), 74 marks 2 Misses Dun don and Small and Messrs M'Kinlay and Watters (Dunedin), 72 marks 3 The other quartet competing was composed of Mieses May Walton and Lucy James and Messrs T. Bauchop and A. Strothers (Dunedin), 71.