DUNEDIN COMPETITIONS

Otago Witness, Issue 3312, 5 September 1917, Page 44

DUNEDIN COMPETITIONS

ANNUAL FESTIVAL. FIRST DAY—WEDNESDAY. The Dunedin Competitions Society's annual festival for the year 1917 was started on the 29th in Burns Hall. The contests in the day time did not attract a very large number of patrons, but there was a fairly full house in the evening, when the performers recalled wore Heard. The society is fortunate in having secured the services of Mrs Moutague as accompanist; that lady, it is understood, having experienced some difficulty in getting away from the city she has of late years made her homo to act in her usual official capacity. The judges are Messrs Harold Gregson and J. F. Montague, both of Auckland, the former judging the vocal and instrumental and the latter the elocution.

Mr G. W. M'lntosh (vice-president) pre eided in the evening, and in the course of a few remarks apologised for the absence of the Mayor (Mr J. J. Clark), whose absence placed him in the position of having to make an impromptu speech. The society had had an uninterrupted term of 16 years, but unfortunately its objects had not been accomplished—the establishing of scholarships for those competitors who had shown merit or had distinguished themselves. The society oped that the citizens would come forward and help to get it out of its little difficulties. The amount it was behind was not very much, and the society could easily bo placed in a sound financial position. Messrs Gregson and Montague gave brief speeches, the latter paying a tribute to the assistance reudercd to the society by the late Mr F. J. Stilling. Referring to the opinion that such competitions should not be held during the war, he said a good answer lay in the fact that in Christchurch £220 had been handed over to a society as a result of one of these competitions. Following are the results: PIANO Dt'ET (14 and under 16 years)— "Valse Brilliante (Moszkowski). Misses Ida Lungley and Elva Baker (Dunedin) 140 Misses Koa Oliver and Isabel Maxwell (Dunedin) 137 Misses Neenie Kenny and Denny Gillies (Dunedin) ■ 135 Other competitors: Misses Mabol D. MTvor and Marie Himmel, 125; Muriel MacLaren and Vera Brooke, 104; Hazel D. Bedford and Myra M'Kinlay, 119; Gladys E. Benton and Irene Campbell, 93. VOCAL SOLO (lady)—Own selection (accompanied by lady or gentleman). Miss Corrio Aslin (St. Clair), "April Morn" (accompanist, Mr N. Gray) 184 Miss Elsio Macdougall (Dunedin), II Bacio" „ 181

Miss A. Hall (Dunedin), "Softly Awakes My Heart" (accompanist, Miss Ruby Harraway) 144 Other competitors: Misses Victoria Balk (Dunedin), " Down in the Forest" (accompanist, Hilda Balk), 167; Eva Ramsay (Dunedin), 152; Lena Geddes (Dunedin), 'April Morn" (accompanist, Mr A. Geddes), i7l; Lottie Scott (Burnside), " Still as the Night," 171; L. M. James (Oamaru), "' Gretchen at the Spinning Wheel " (accompanist, Mr Walter James), 172. VOCAL SOLO (Operatic), Gentlemen, Amateurs or Professionals.—Own selection (competitors to provide their own accompanists). A. W. Alloo (Dunedin). "Star of Eve" 134 R. S. Hart (Dunedin), "Martha" ... 112 The other competitor was R. Tracey, whose selection, the judge stated, was not operatic, and could not be taken into account. BASS SIOLO (Amateurs), "Open Thy Gate" (Woodforde-Finden —Key ¥). K. R. Muir (Musselburgh) 129 H. Hogg (Seaeliff) 122 ELOCUTION. RECITATION (Amateurs}, Ladies. - "ClaribeP Prayer" (Lynde Palmer). Miss Elsie M'Peak (Dunedin) 163 Miss Vera White (Dunedin) 162 Miss Monica Christie (Dunedin) 161 Miss Mona Thruston (Roslyn) was also recalled, 159. The other competitors were: —Misses E. A. Joss (Invercargill) 147, L. Small (Invcroargill) 141, Effie G. White (Christchurch), 152. A. R. Stubbs (Dunedin) 147, Gladys M. I. Black (Roslyn) 152, Rebecca Chambers (Caversham! ' 153, Marv Hardy (Dunedin) 148, Lily Foster (Dunedin) 151, F. Matthewis (Sawyers Bay) 131, Amy Dyer (Mornington) 142, 'Winifred Harris (Musselburgh) 152, Olive Jolly (Dunedin) 123, Antonia Teschner (Dunedin) 147. Mesdamos Sidney Smith (Stirling) 105, Jos. Black (North-East Harbour) 134, and Margaret Pearce (Dunedin) 131. RECITATION, amateurs, gentlemen—- " Battle of Albuera " (Byron). W. L. Sutherland (Dunedin) 155 W. J. Allpress (Roslyn) 151 Ralph Vivian (Dunedin) 150 HUMOROUS RECITATION, amateurs, gentlemen —Own selection. Ralph Vivian (Dunedin), " Mis Scroggins" 151 W. J. Allpress (Roslyn), " The Curate's Whim" 150 RECITATION, humorous, girls, over 12 and undt r 16 years.—Own selection. Recalls: Puna Cot (Dunedin), Daisy Cato (Dunedin), and Sophie Vivian (Dunedin). Other competitors: —Irene Hey wood (Dunedin), Molly Williamson (Roslyn), Winnie Beck (St. Clair), J. Gillies (Dunedin), Neenie Kenny (Musselburgh), Gwen Geddes (Dunedin), Ivy West (Dunedin).

SECOND DAY—THURSDAY. The Dunedin Competitions Society's festival was continu d in Burns Hall on Thursday, much interest being taken in the musical and elocutionary sections. The chairman during the evening was the vice-presi-dent of the society (Mr G. W. MTntosh). Following are the results: PIANO DUET (professionals or amateurs) Own selection. Misses Monica Christie and Ivy Hume (Dunedin), "Overture" by Weber ... 146 Misses Adonia Aitken and Linda M. Cable (Dunedin), " Merry Wives of Windsor," by Nicolai Wo SOPRANO SOLO (amateurs)—" Vilanelle " (Del Acqua), without cadenza (key, E flat). Mies Evelyn Tait (Dunedin) ... .-. ~. 139 Mrs A. T. Houlston (Dunedin) 137 Miss Lena Geddes (Dunedin) 130 Other competitors: Misses Victoria Balk (Dunedin), 126; Rose Hall (Ravensbourne}, 85; Ivie Reekie (Dunedin). 124; Jeanne I*. Brookes (Dunedin), 92; Corrie Aslin (St. Clair), 125; Bessie Latta (Dunedin), 124; Sadie Martin (St. Leonards), 118. VOCAL SOLO (gentlemen)—-Own selection (accompanied bv lady or gentleman). D N. A. Macplierson (Wyndham), "Thy Sentinel am I" 177 A. Hall (Dunedin), " The Wind on the Heath" (accompanist, Miss Ruby Harrawav) 175 D. A. j. Rutherford (Highcliff), " Mountain Lovers" (accompanist, Miss Mary Brown) 160 Other competitors: Messrs S. A. Hall (Mornington), 154; Donald (Mosgielh " Mountain Lovers" (accompanist, Miss C. Sundstrum), 155; C S. Munn (Dalmore), "Honour and Arms" (accompanist, Miss R. S. North, Omimi), 144; R. S. Hart (Dunedin), "An Evening Song," 154.

PIANO SOLO, 16 years and under 18 years —"Chant de la Nuit" (E. de Beaupuis). Hannah Spiro (Dunedin) 136 Clarice Freed (Roslyn) 133

Lena Geddes (Dunedin) 132 Other competitors: Misses Phyllis M. Moir (Wak'ari) 123, Maude Umbers (Dunedin) 117, Mabel Sherriff (Dunedin) 110, Madge Reekie (Dunedin) 128, Monica Christie (Dunedin) 102, Olive M. Brown (Leith Valley) 121, C. W. Oudaille (Waitahuna) 103, C. Sampson 113, Mr Henry C. Luscombe (Christchurch) 128, and Miss Rua Arnett (St. Clair) 124.

BAiSS FLUTE SOLO—Own selection (unaccompanied). B. Morrison (Mornington), "O Rest in the Lord" 145 Alfred Colbert (North-East Valley), " When Other Lips " 142 John M'Kenzio (High Street School), "Traumerei" .128

Other competitors: L. Ireland (Mornington School), "Le Cygne" ("The Swan"), 127- B. Provo (Mornington School), 'Le Cygne" ("The Swan"),' 124. ORATION, amateurs—"Aetna" (Alaric A. Watts). Miss Winifred Harris (Musselburgh) 151 Miss Effie G. White (Christchurch) ... 146 Miss L. Small (Invercargill) 140 Also campeted: Miss F. Mathews (Sawyer's Bay), 123. RECITATION, amateurs, ladies, 16 and under 21 years—" The Birth of the Opal" (Ella Wheeler Wilcox). Mis 3 Vera White (Dunedin) 152 Misses Amy Dyer (Mornington) and Winifred Harris (Musselburgh), equal 148 Other competitors: Misses E. A. Joss (Invercargill) 142, Irene Aslin (St. Clairl 147 Effie G. White (Christchurch) 137, Gladys M. I. Black (Roslyn) 144, E. J. Smith (Dunedin) 129, Mattie Powell (Mornington) - 146, Lily Foster (Dunedin) 146, Antonia Teschner (Ounedin) 145. RECITATION, Humorous (girls over 12 and under 16 years)—Own selection. Runa Cox (Dunedin), "Little Mary Fawcett" 160 Sophie Vivian (Dunedin), 'Entertaining Sister's Young Man" 150 Daisy Catfco (Dunedin), "Mr Coppernob Treats His Family" 149 Also competed: Irene Heywood (Dunedin), "Miss Gerty Gush Describes the Play" 140; Mollv Williamson (Roslyn), 134; Winnie Beck (St. Clair), "Mrs Pennysaver Economises," 144; J. Gillies (Dunedin), "The Obstructive Hat," 141; Neenie Kenny (Musselburgh), "A Country Girl's Trip to the City," 138; Gwen Geddes (Dunedin), "Mollie's Practice Hour," 137; Ivy West (Dunedin), "The Girl in the Shoo Shop." MO. THIRD DAY—FRIDAY. The Dunedin Competitions were continued on Friday, the chairman for the evening being Mr C. G. White. The attendance was quite as large as usual. The operatic, portion of the vocal solo for gentlemen was taken in the afternoon, the competitors being Messrs 0. S. Firkin, W. Macpherson, R. S. Hart, and A. W. Alloo. The ballad portion will be taken at a later date, when the point marks will be available. Following are the results: — SONG, Amateur, Ladies (without music and accompanied by self). Own selection. Miss Lena Geddes (Dunedin), "Down in the Forest" 161 SACRED SOLO, Bass, Amateur. "Pro Peccatis " (Stabat Mater).

Mr H. Hogg (Seacliff) 118 SACRED SOLO, Tenor, Amateurs "Waft Her Angels " (Handel).

Mr J. Johnston (Roslyn) 115 SIGHT READING, for candidates under 13 years of age. Eric Ewart (Musselburgh) 137 Irma G. Pearee (Musselburgh) 135 Margaret Blackio . (Dunedin) 130 Other competitors: E. Spiro (Dunedin) 108, Mary M'Donald (Maori Hill) 126, Marjoria Watts (Dunedin) 110, Hugh S. Ross (Anderson Bay) 118. Garth R. Stoneham (Musselburgh) 117, May I. Wood (Roslyn) 120.

VIOLIN SOLO (under 16 years)— "Gavotte" (Bohm).

Winnio Geddes (Dunedin) 131 Max Levy (Mornington) 122 PIANO DUET (11 and under 14 years)— "Les Muscadino" (Wachs).

Misses Winnio Geddes and Sybil Baker

(Dunedin) 150 Misses Rita Holmes (N.E. Valley) and May Brown (Dunedin) 148 Misses Roma Baker and Florence Lam-

beth (Dunedin) 145 Other competitors: Eric Ewart (Musselburgh) and Neil Harris (Musselburgh), 141; Clairo F. Feltham (Dunedin) and Lyall Harrop (Dunedin), 137; Doreen Clark (St. Kilda) and Ava Cameron (Musselburgh), 131; Dorothy R. Budd (Dunedin) and Leonard Budd (Dunedin), 117.

RECITATION, Gentlemen (open to all) "The Race with. Death" (Campbell Rao-Brown). >v. L. Sutherland (Dunedin) 148 W. J. Allpress (Roslyn) 144 Ralph Vivian (Dunedin) 140

RECITATION, Shakespearean, Amateurs, Ladies—" Lady Macbeth Meditating the Murder of King Duncan." Miss Vera White (Dunedin) 153 Miss Elsie M'Pcak (Dunedin) 152 Miss Dot Flynn (Dunedin) 147 Other competitors: Misses Rose Hall Ravensbourno), 138; L. Small (In vercargill), 125; A, R. Stubbs (Dunedin), 137; Effie G. White (Christchurch), 120; Monica Christie (Dunedin), 136; Mattie Powell (Mornington), 133; Mary Hardy (Dunedin), 141; Lily Foster (Dunedin), 132; F. Matthews (Sawyers' Bay), 97; Margaret Poarce (Dunedm), 122; Winifred Harris (Musselburgh), 139. HIGHLAND FLING, in costume, Boy or

Girl, under 15. Beulah King (North-East Valley) 88 Ena Murray (Mataura) 87 William Smith (Dunedin) 82 Other competitors: Alfred Wilson (Dunedin), 77; E. Robinson (Dunedin), 80; Alma Hastie (Dunedin), 71. Mr W. H. Mackenzie was the judge, and Mr R. Clark acted as piper. The judge said the competition had been a very close one. Ena Murray had danced a little too slowly. FOURTH DAY—SATURDAY. The competitions were continued on Saturday, the chairman for the evening being Mr J. W. Smith. The attendance win exceptionally good, Burns Hall being packed, both afternoon and evening. The first section of tho competition has always been set apart for tho children, and Children's Day on this occasion will be long remembered as one of tho most enjoyable and successful days tho Competitions Society has had. Following are the results: RECITATION (Boys under 11 years)—"The Lamplighter." (R. L. Stevenson.) Edgar Farrant (Dunedin) 139 Frank Foster (Dunedin) 135 Jack Osborn (Dunedin) 134 Tho other recall was Jack Lucas (Dunedin), who gained 135 points. Other competitors: W. Piclcard (Belleknowes), 133; Clarence Paine (Dunedin), and Elsie Lambert (Kensington), 130; Albert Sago (Dunedin), 120; Jack Murray (Dunedin), 118. RECITATION (Girls under 11 years)—"Off to Poppy Land." (School Journal.) Hazel Johnson (Dunedin) 143

Stewart Gamble (Dunedin) ... „. ... 540 Mavis Williamson (Roslyn) 139 Mollie Hudson (Musselburgh) 139 The following were highly commended: Frances Iggo (Caversham), 138; Nancy Low (Dunedin), 134; Florence Lennox (Belleknowes). 138; Roa Lambert (Kensington), 135; Rena Bardwell (Dunedin), 137; and Laura Himmel (Roslyn), 136. Other competitors- Cathie Wildey (Mornington) and Dorothy Nolan (Dunedin), 136: Hilda Scurr (Dunedin) and Margaret Boag (Dunedin), 130; Frances Ford (Caversham), 129; Marie Gourley (Dunedin), 128; Zeala M'Connell (Dunedin), 127; Freda Black (Roslyn) and Alison Gourley (Dunedin), 122; and Peggy Black (Roslyn), 112.

PIANO SOLO (under 10 yeara)—"Study," Op. 47, No. 2, Exam. Series 26. (Hel-

ler.) Miss Laura Himmel (Roslyn) 148 Master C. W. Stoneham (Musselburgh) 146 Master H. do Clifford (Belleknowes) ... 142 The following were highly commended: Miss Clarico Colbert (North-East Valley), 130; and Miss B. Gillies (Caversham), 139. Other competitors: Joyce Johnson (Belleknowes) and Rona Nicholson (Mornington), 116; Doris Trevena (Dunedin) and Clara Scofield (Belleknowes). 112; Peti Evans (Dunedin), 109; Hine Drumm (Roslyn), 113; Mary M'Arthur (Eglinton), 114; and Gladys 11. Budd (Dunedin), 111. PIANO DUET (under 11 years)—"Fan Danco" (Boggetti.) Ashdown. Master Arthur Bowron (Dunedin) and Miss Laura Himmel (Dunedin) ... 146 Miss Mary M'Donald (Maori Hill) and * Miss Sadie- Monro (Musselburgh) ... 143 Miss V. Feathers and Miss D. Marshall 138

Other competitors: Leslio Williamson (Caversham) and Myrtlo Downing (Anderson Bay), 137; Doria Trovena (Dunedin) and Hine Drumm (Roslyn), 117; Katio Brunton (Tomahawk) and Pat Wales (Maori Hill), 134; Mary M'Arthur (Eglinton) and Rona Nicholson, 130.

SONG FOR JUNIORS (boys, under 13 years)—"Good Night, Pretty Star" (Johnson)., either key. Alfred Wilson (St. Kilda) 137 Edgar Fan-ant (Dunedin) 135 Geoffrey Calvert (Duncdin) 131

The judge said the first prize-winner had some very pretty head notes, and the second was a very fine performance. Other competitors: Melton Caudwell' 125 ; R. Carolin (Dunedin) 121; Clive Lambert (Kensington) 109; Esmond Reid (Dunedin) 125; and Teddy Bolwell (Dunedin) 119. CHILD'S ACTION SONG (under 12 years —in character) —Own selection.

Miss Hazel Johnson (Dunedin) 179 Miss Jean Lennox (Belleknowes) ... 175 Miss Ray Mantell (Dunedin) 172 Miss Ethel Blackie (Caversham) ... 169 Other competitors: Edgar Farrant (Dunedin) and Roa Lambert (Kensington) 146; Roma Baker (Dunedin) 163; M. Thompson (Port Chalmers) 158; Eileen Meade (Musselburgh) 134; Nita Winkel (Dunedin) 134; Hilda Moir (Dunedin) 160; Daphne Samson (Dunedin) 149. CHILDREN'S DUET, (under 16 years—in character)—Own selection.

Miss Lily Stevens (St. Kilda) and Miss Winnie Beck (St. Clair) 204 Miss Sophie and Master Clivo Vivian (Dunedin) 200 Misses Isabel Duff and Rita Holmes (Dunedin) 198 Misses Jean and Flo Lennox (Belleknowes) 191

Other competitors: Miss Maud and Master Leonard Fa'rrant (Kew) 151, Misses Sybil and Roma Baker (Dunedin) 170; Mis 3 Roa Lambert (Kensington) and Master Alfie Wilson 174.

SOLO DANCE (over 15 years)—Own selec-

tion. Miss Lily Stevens (St. Kilda) ... „. 94 Miss Dorothy Griffiths (Dunedin) .„ 88 Miss Emily Wilson (St. Kilda) 87 Other competitors: Misa Winnie Robinson (Diinedin), and Miss Doris Beck (St. Kilda). The judge (Mr Mackenzie) said It had been decided to award a special prize to Miss Winnio Robinson, as her selection (S'eaun Treus) was something different from the others, which were fancy dances. This competitor gave a very high-class performance, which was slightly marred by the pipes at times. With regard to the fancy

dancing-, the winner was easily picked, but thero was very little to choose between the second and third.

FIFTH DAY—MONDAY. Tht fifth day of the Dunedin Competitions was entered upon on Monday morning. Most of the competitions initiated in the morning and afternoon did not reach finality in the evening, those recalled being reserved for a reappearance later on. In the evening there was a very largo attendance of the public, children being very much in evidence. This was largely attributable to the fact that the boys' fifo and drum band contest, and the sword dance and Reel o' Tulloch for boys and girls were on. The chairman was Mr J. H. Walker. Following are the results:— SIGHT READING, for candidates 13 and under 15 years. Koa Oliver (Roslyn) 152 Alice Church (Dunedin) 147 Mario Himmel (Roslyn) 143 Other competitors : Elva Baker (Dunedin), 122; Gladys E. Benton (St. Clair), 134; Jean Mollison (Dunedin), 127; Rita Holmes (North-East Valley), 124. SACRED SOLO, Mezzo-soprano. Amateurs —" God, That Madest Earth and. Heaven" (Sanderson). Key E fiat. Recalls: Mrs A. Hall (Dunedin), Miss Madge A. Torrance (Dimeelin), Miss Elsie Macdougall (Dunedin). Other competitors: Misses L. M. James (Oamaru), Anna Hope (Dunedin), Monica Petre (St. Clair), Muriel Jacobs (Dunedin). BURNS' SONG, Amateurs, Ladies or Gentlemen—own selection. Recalls: Mr Donald (Mosgiel), Miss Madge Torrance (Dunedin), Mr A. W. Alloo (Dunedin). Other competitors: Miss Mabel Raine (Dunedin), " Bruce's Address at Bannockburn" : Miss Anna Hope (Dunedin), "Ye Banks and Braes." PIANO SOLO, Amateurs— ,: Pas des Escharpes" (Chaminade). Recalls: Miss Mar jorie Stoneham (Musselburgh), Miss Lena Geddes (Dunedin), Mr James G. Johnstone (Dunedin). Other competitors: Misses Myra Haugh (Duntroon), Edith Han-is (Musselburgh), Ruby L. Hudson (Dunedin), Rua Arnetb (St. Clair), Ivy Hume (Dunedin), Madge Keenan (Dunedin). A Grade FIFE AND DRUM BAND CONTEST—(a) Test selection, "Pirates of Penzance," arranged by Mr G. B. Laidlaw; (b) Quickstep (full harmony)' own selection. Albany Street School 321 High Street School 308 Mornington School 294 George Street School 292 BARITONE SOLO (Amateurs)—"When Shadows Gather" (Marshall). Key C. A. W. Alloo (Dunedin) 136 W. N. A. Macpherson (Wyndham) ... 133 A. Hall (Dunedin) 130 Other competitors: D. A. J. Rutherford (Highcliff), 112; Stanley A. Hall (Mornington), 119; Mr Donald (Mosgiel), 126; George Taylor (Roslyn). 123; Wm. E. White iSeacliff), 118; C. S. Munn (Dalmoro), 100. SCOTCH SONG, amateurs, gentlemen.— Own selection. Mr Donald (Mosgiel), " Annie Laurie" 121 Mr J. Johnston (Roslyn), "Mary" ... 109 RECITATION,_girIs 14 and under 16 years of age— "The. Vigil" (Newbolt). Recalls: —JeiSsie Gillies (Dunedin), Neenie Kenny (Musselburgh), Nellio Osborn (Dunedin). Other competitors: E. Palmer (Dunedin). Gladys Sage (Invercargill), Irene Jieywood (Dunedin). Mollio Williamson (Roslyn), Kathleen Neill (St. Kilda), Kathleen Dunstan (Dunedin). Dorothy Griffiths (Dunedin), K. Smith (North-East Valley), Doris Zaffer (Dunedin), Doris Lucas (Dunedin). PREPARED SPEECH, amateurs.—" The Value of Antarctic Research to 'the World." Mr T. J. Melville (Mornington) 73 Mr H. B. Reid (Dunedin) 58 RECITATION, '(amateurs, gentlemen, 16 and under 21 years.—" We Draw the Sword " (" Song' of the Sword "), Kaufman. Mr W. J. Allpress (Roslyn), 144 Mi- Ralph Vivian (Dunedin) 138 SWORD DANCE, in Costume, boys or girls under 15. Beulah King (North-East Valley) ... 92 William Smith (Dunedin) 91 E. Robinson (Dunedin) 87 Other competitors: Alfred Wilson 86 and Ena Murrav (Mataura) 82. REEL 0' TULLOCH, in Costume, boys or f>'irls under 15. North-East Valley) 85 E. Robinson (Dunedin) 76 Ena Murray (Mataura) 74