GORE COMPETITIONS.

Otago Witness, Issue 3870, 15 May 1928, Page 24

GORE COMPETITIONS.

SUCCESSFUL OPENING. GORE, May 8. The eleventh annual festival of the Gore Competitions Society was opened In the Princess Theatre yesterday. There was a large audience at the evening session, and a varied programme was contributed. Mr E. C. Smith (president of the Competitions Society) made a few opening remarks, and the festival was officially declared opened by the Mayor (Mr David M'Dougall). The judges are: Miss T. Sutherland (Timaru), dancing; Mr H. Ward (Timaru), elocution; and Mr Alfred Worsley (Christchurch), vocal and instrumental. The entries for the festival total 840, including a large number of competitors from Dunedin. Results:— HIGHLAND FLING, under 10.— Miss Winnie Voight (Gore), 70 points, 1; Miss Jean Paterson (Gore), 65 points, 2. Four others competed. .SWORD DANCE, 12 and under.— Miss Isabel Macdonald (Invercargill), 70 points, 1; Miss M. Lange (Gore), 68 points, 2; Miss B. Saul (Dunedin), 67 points, 3; Miss D. Al. Cannon (Gore), 65. points, 4. Highly commended: Misses Rosie Tonkins (Invercargill), Edna Murdoch (Gore), Jean Favel(Waikaka), I. Symons (Gore), O. E. White (Gore), Florence Miller (Maitland), D. White (Waikaka). SEAN TRIUBHIAS, over 12 and under 18. —Miss D. O’Connor (Dunedin), 100 points, 1; Miss D. O’Sullivan (Dunedin), 95 points, 2; Miss Roma Scott (Gore), 75 points, 3. Seven others competed. The judge stated that she had never previously given 100 marks for this dance, but had to do so on this occasion. The technique and character of the winner’s dancing had been perfect, and her performance was the finest she had ever witnessed. PIANO SOLO, under 12—Miss E. Steadman (Invercargill), 1; Miss AL Gilbert (Invercargill), 2. Eleven others competed. RECITATION, boys or girls under 12. —Miss Phyllis Lange (Gore), 109 points), 1; Miss W. Braxton (Invercargill), 107 points, 2; Miss Norma Dav (Invercargill), 106 points, 3. Highly commended: Miss Joan Barnett (Invercargill), Miss D. AL Miller (Dunedin), Miss Dorothy Jones (Dunedin), Miss Winnie Voight (Gore). Nine others competed. SONG, girls 12 to 16.—Miss M. Baker (Dunedin), 72 points, 1; Miss J. M‘Lay (Pukerau), 70 points, 2. Also competed: Misses Audrey Watson (Dunedin), Molly Staples (Gore), Kitty Jopp (Pyramid), AL Stark (Gore), R. Wood (Dunedin). VIOLIN SOLO, under 13.—Miss T. APDonald (Mataura), 1; Master L. Major (Mataura), 2. Three others competed.

CONTRALTO SOLO (Test: “Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal”). —Miss B. M. Pryde (Invercargill), 74 points, 1; Miss H. Roy (Dunedin), 72 points, 2’. Five others competed. The judge stated that all the competitors had taken the piece too slowly. The winner >vas the only one with a true contralto voice.

RECITATION, boys under 16.— Master D. Stewart (Invercargill), 96 points, 1; Master Bruce Jones (Dunedin), 97 points, 2. Three competed. The judge stated that the competitor who secured most points in this section had not secured the first prize because bis piece had not been suitable.

SONG, boys 12 and under 16.—Master Allan Botting (Dunedin), 1. The only competitor. RECITATION (Eastern District Test). —Miss R. M. Frobarth (Gore), 1; Miss D. Voight (Pukerau), 2. Highly commended: Mrs A. Styles (Waikaka), Mrs I. Grant (Gore). PIANO SOLO, under 18.—Miss P. Rose (Gore), 67 points, 1; Miss I. Thomson (Gore), 66 points, 2. Two others competed. RECITATION, ladies 16 and under 18.—Miss Northey (Dunedin), 1; Miss R. Ward (Invercargill), 2. The judge stated that the winner had given the outstanding elocutionary performance of the evening, and had given quite an an artistic rendering of her piece. IRISH SONG (open).—Mr Samson competed: Miss Helen (Roy (Dunedin), Belcher (Dunedin), 81 points, 2. Also (Invervargill), 83 points, 1; Miss M. Miss C. Atkinson (Waipounamu), Mr A. J. Jones (Mataura), Miss O. E. Wynne (Dunedin), and Miss Jessie Matheson (Aparima). The judge stated that the winner had a good voice, but was inclined to force some of his notes, making his intonation slightly faulty. His tone colouring and breath control were good. HUMOROUS RECITATION (Gentlemen). —Mr O. Duggan (Mandeville), 101 points, 1. The only competitor. SECOND DAY. GORE, May 9. The competitions wore continued yesterday with the following results:— HIGHLAND FLING (12 and under). —Miss Babs Saul (Dunedin), 70 points, 1; Miss I. Macdonald (Invercargill), 69 points, 2; Miss E. 0. White (Gore), 60 points, 3; Miss Al. Lange (Gore), 59 points, 4. Highly commended: Miss D. White (Waikaia), Miss F. Miller (Maitland), Miss Edna Murdoch (Gore), Miss Rosie Tomlins (Invercargill), Miss D. Al. Cannon (Gore). Miss I. W. Gordon (Dunedin), Miss C. Tither (Riversdalc). Three others competed. SAILOR’S HORNPIPE (under 18).— Miss D. O’Sullivan (Dunedin), 91 points, 1, Miss D. O’Connor (Christchurch), 90 points, 2; Miss I. W. Gordon (Dunedin), 70 points, 3; Miss M. Hillis (Thornbury), 69 points, 4. Highly commended: Miss A. Halpin (Invercargill), Miss B. Saul (Dunedin), Miss Roma Scott (Gore), Miss L. Richardson (Timaru), Miss F. Miller (Maitland), Miss M. Lowe (Waikaia). Three others competed. RECITATION girls under 9). Test, “ The All Alone Tree.”—Miss W. White (Gore), 103 points, 1; Miss P. Lange (Gore), 102 points, 2; Miss AL Hogg (Waimatuku), 101 points, 3. Three others competed.

SONG (girls under 12). —Miss M. Macdonald (Invercargill), 81 points, 1; Miss Dorothy Jones (Dunedin) and Miss Winifred Braxton (Invercargill) (equal), 80 points, 2. Three others competed. PIANO DUET (under 12). Test. “In Merry Society.”—Miss M. Boult (Gore) and Miss M. Carmody (Balfour), 90 points, 1; Miss Enid Lindsay and Miss Jennie Thomson (Invercargill), 80 points, 2 Two others competed. RECITATION (gentlemen). Test. “ The Knight’s Leap.”—Mr 0. Duggan (Mandeville). 1. Only competitor. HUMOROUS SONG (ladies). —Miss AL Belcher (Dunedin), 26 points, 1; Miss J. Al. Mathieson (Aparima), 23 points. 2. The only competitors. HUMOROUS RECITATION (boys or girls under 12). Own selection.—Miss Roberta Garvey (Waikaia). 106 points, 1; Miss D. Al. Miller (Dunedin), 104 points, 2; Aliss Norma Day (Invercargill) and Miss Linda Dixon (Gore) (equal), 103 points. 3. Twelve others competed. VIOLIN SOLO (13 and under 17). Test piece.—Master Eric Hunter (Gore), 76 points, 1; Master James P. Bolton (Mataura), 75 points, 2; Master E. Perks (Gore), 3. Two others competed. IMPROMPTU SPEECH (open).—Mr R. APDonald (Mataura), 84 points, 1; F. E. Frost (Gore), 83 points, 2; O. E.

Duggan (Mandeville), 71 points, 3. The only competitors. SACRED SONG (ladies). Own selection. —Miss B. Al. Pryde (Invercargill), 80 points, 1; Miss E. Hinchey (Gore), 78 points, 2; Miss Al. Belcher (Dunedin), 76 points, 3. Highly commended: Miss F. Hinchey (Gore). Eight others competed. RECITATION (boys or girls under 16). Own selection. —Miss Daun Smith, 100 points, 1; Miss W. Voight (Gore), 99 points, 2; Miss P. Lange (Gore), 97 points, 3. Four competitors. DUET (ladies). Own selection. —Misses E. and F. Hinchey (Gore), 72 points, 1; Misses 0. Wynne and H. Roy (Dunedin), 65 points, 2. PIANO SOLO (open). Test, “Waltz in A flat” (Chopin).—Miss Clelland (Otama), 90 points. 1; Miss F. R. Robertson (Tapanui), 85 points, 2. Highly commended: Miss V. Johnston (Gore). Two others competed. SHAKESPERIAN RECITATION (ladies). Test, "King John,” act lII.— Miss AL Moodie (Palmerston). 109 points, 1; Miss Tui Northey (Dunedin), 108 points, 2; Miss E. Newbold (Dunedin), 106 points, 3; Miss Al. E. Jolly (Dunedin), 104 points, 4. Ten others competed. The judge stated that one or two of the competitors had given a very fine performance, so far as the acting was concerned, but had missed the import of the words. The winner was the only one who had observed the rule when giving an excerpt of not bowing to the audience. Her conception of the piece was good, but her breathing was at fault. Her gestures were consistently good. OPERATIC SONG (gentlemen).-—Mr Norman F. Sanson (Invercargill), 1. The only competitor. THIRD DAY. GORE. May 10. The competitions were continued yesterday, and the various sections provided excellent competition and made an interesting programme. There was a good attendance at the evening session. Results:— SONG, boys or girls under 9. —D. Jones (Dunedin) 91 points, 1; Miss W. Braxton (Invercargill), 90 points, 2. Four others competed. RECITATION, girls under 12. Test, “Grumbletown.”—Miss D. Miller (Dunedin), 105 points. 1; Miss R. Garvey (Waikaia) and Miss J. Barnett (Invercargill), equal, 103 points. Highly commended: Miss M. Macdonald (Invercargill), Miss P. Lange (Gore). Ten others competed. The Judge stated that the winner had given an intelligent reading of the piece, and her natural manner on the stage had helped her considerably. PIANO DUET, under 18. Test, “ Spanish Dance.”—Misses M. Martin and T. Gormack (Gore), 87 noints. 1; Misses N. Barty and W. Thom' (Invercargill), 85 points, 2. Highly commended: Misses 11. Burton and I. Thomson (Gore).

RECITATION, boys under 9.—Master A. Harper, 99 points, 1. The only competitor.

RECITATION, boys 12 and under 16. —Master Russell Frew (Mosgiel). 105 points, 1; Master D. Robertson (Dunedin), 104 points, 2; Master A. Lee (Invercargill), 101 points, 3. Two others competed. The Judge stated that the winner had spoken the piece well, and the humour had been nicely sustained throughout. SONG, girls under 16. Own selection —Miss M. Baker (Dunedin), 86 points, 1; Miss W. Braxton (Invercargill). 82 points, 2. Highly commended: Miss AL Macdonald (Invercargill) and Miss Stark (Gore). Three others competed. V lOLIN DUET, under 17.- -Masters L. Stephenson and G. Perks (Gore), 86 points, 1; Masters W. Grieve and J Drysdale (Gore). 81 points, 2. Two others competed.

LADIES’ -JRECITATION. Test, “ The Old Schoolmaster.”—Miss S. Aitken (Invercargill), 108 points, 1; Miss Tui Northey (Dunedin), 105 points, 2; Miss R. Al. Frobarth (Gore), 103 points, 3. Highly Commended: Misses N. Moodie (Palmerston), M. E. Jolly (Dunedin), M. B. Cowie (Winton), A. Lawrence (Invercargill), G. D. Voight (Pukerau),

and Miss F. M. Baird (Invercargill), Eight others competed. This was an exceptionally good class, and was difficult to judge. The winner had given an exceptionally fine reading of the poem. The piece was a difficult one, with a note of pathos running through it, and this had been -well sustained.

GIRLS’ SONG, 18 to 21. Test, “ Meadowsweet.”—Miss Jean Strang (Invercargill), 87 points, 1; Miss N. Milne (Invercargill) 85 points, 2. Highly commended: Miss F. Hinchey (Gore). Two others competed. RECITATION, girls 12 and under 16. —Miss L. Robinson (Dunedin), 106 points, 1; Miss Dawn Smith (Gore), 105 points, 2. The only competitors. The Judge said the winner should ru..rd against prolonging her vowel sounds. Her conception of the piece had been good, and her work generally had been pleasing. BARITONE or BASS SOLO. Test, “ The Drums of Life.”—Mr N. F. Sanson (Invercargill), 92 points, 1. The only competitor. , RECITATION, gentlemen. -Own selec tion.— O. E. Duggan (Mandeville), 99 points, 1. The only competitor. For the piping competitions there were excellent entries, competitors coming from Christchurch, Dunedin, and Invercargill. The standard of playing was of a high order.

A GRADE MARCH.—A. MTntyre (Christchurch), 284 point, 1; C. Selby (Mokotua), 267 points, 2; T. T. Munro (Dunedin), 266 points, 3; P. Davidson (Dunedin), 250 points, 4. Six others competed.

JUNIOR MARCH.—P. Davidson (Dunedin), 255 points, 1; W. J. Milne XStirliog), 230 points, 2; A. Ritchie (Invercargill), 219 points, 3; R. Graham (Gore), 210 points. 4. Two others competed. A GRADE STRATHSPEY AND REELS.—A. APlntyre (Christchurch), 278 points, 1; T. Munro (Dunedin), 261 points, 2; Al. Watson (Browns), 254 points, 3; C. Selby (Mokotua), 253 points, 4. Five other competed. HORNPIPE AND JIG (Open).—A. M’lntyre (Christchurch), 276 points, 1 T. Munro (Dunedin), 262 points, 2; P. Davidson (Dunedin), 257 points, 3. Four others competed. STRATHSPEYS, B GRADE.—A. Ritchie (Invercargill), 254 points, 1; W. J. Milne (Stirling), 248 points, 2; D. Robinson (Invercargill), 244 points, 3. Four others competed. SLOW MARCH, B GRADE.—D. Robinson (Invercargill) and W. Thomas (Gore), equal, 260 points, 1; H. M'Leod (Browns), 250 points, 3; C. ATGrouther (Milburn), 245 points, 4. Robinson and Thomas played off for first place, the decision going to the former. Five others competed. MARCH, B GRADE.-—D. Robinson (Invercargill), 270 points, 1; A. Ritchie (Invercargill), 257 points, 2; W. J. Milne (Stirling), 250 points, 3. Seven others competed. FOURTH DAY’S RESULTS. . GORE, May 11. lhe competitions were continued yesterday, and attracted a very large audience at the evening session. Results:— SEANN TRIUBHAIS, 12 and under.— Miss I. W. Gordon (Dunedin), 70 points, 1; Miss B. Saul (Dunedin), 69 points, 2; Miss I. Macdonald (Invercargill), 60 points, 3. Eight others competed. SWORD DANCE, over 12 and under 18-—Miss D. O’Connor (Christchurch), 98 points. 1; Miss D. O’Sullivan (Dunedin), 97 points, 2; Miss M. Hillis (Thornbury), 80 points, 3. Five others competed. HIGHLAND REEL, under 16. —Miss B. Saul (Dunedin), 70 points, I; Miss 1. W. Gordon (Dunedin), 65 points, 2; Miss 1. Macdonald (Invercargill), 60 points, 3; Miss E. Murdoch (Gore), 55 points, 4. Highly commended: Miss I. Tomlin (Invercargill), Miss 0. E. White (Gore), Miss E. Smith (Riversdale). Three others competed. RECITATION, girls 12 and under 16 (Test, “The Tempest”).—Miss Mary Baker (Dunedin), 107 pointe, 1; Miss L. Robinson (Dunedin), 105 points, 2; Miss R. Wood (Dunedin), 104 points, 3; Miss J. Playfair (Gummies Bush), 103 points, 4. Six others competed. ACTION SONG, under 16.—Miss R. Ward (Dunedin) and Miss W. Braxton (Invercargill), equal, 96 points, 1. HA commended: Miss Al. Baker (Dunedin) and Miss D. Jones (Dunedin). Four others competed. MUSICAL MONOLOGUE (Open).— Miss Tui Northey (Dunedin) and Miss N. Moodie (Palmerston), equal, 130 points, 1; Missß. Cowie (Winton), 129 points, 3; Miss E. Newbold (Dunedin), 128 points, 4. Seven others competed. PIANO SOLO, under 16 (Test, “ Ballet Des Papillons”).—Miss L. Hamer (Dunedin), 87 points, 1; Miss T. Gorback (Gore), 85 points, 2. Highly commended: Miss W. M’Quilkan (Invercargill). Five others competed. RECITATION, girls 12 and under 16 (Humorous, Own Selection). —Miss AL Baker (Dunedin), 106 points, 1; Miss R. Wood (Dunedin), 104 points, 2; Miss L. Robinson (Dunedin), 103 points, 3. Highly commended: Miss E. Brumby (Invercargill), Miss A. Watson (Dunedin). One other competed. OPERATIC SONG (Ladies) .—Miss B. Al. Pryde (Invercargill), 94 pointe, 1; Miss Helen Roy (Dunedin), 92 points, 2. Highly commended: Miss P. Cunliffe (Dunedin). Four others competed. SCOTTISH SONG (Gentlemen) .—Mr N. F. Sanson (Invercargill). Only competitor. RECITATION (Ladies), Own Selection. —Miss R. AL Frobarth (Gore), 105 points. 1; Miss P. Cunliffe (Dunedin), 104 points. 2; Miss F. Al. Baird (Invercargill), 102 points, 3. Eleven others competed. CORNET SOLO (Open).—Mr A. W. Duncan (Mataura), 73 pointe, 1. Only competitor. CHARACTER RECITAL.—Miss R. Garvey (Waikaia), 130 points, 1; Miss L. Robinson (Dunedin), 126 points, 2; Miss D. Miller (Dunedin), 125 pointe, 3j Miss AL Baker (Dunedin). 124 points, 41 Very highly commended: Master B. Jones (Dunedin), Misses W. Voight (Gore), A. Watson (Dunedin), E. Brumby (Invercargill). Eleven others competed. SONG, Ladies (Restricted Class). — Miss M. Milne (Invercargill). 89 pointe, 1; Miss M. Belcher (Dunedin), 88 points, 2. Highly commended: Miss G. Cameron

(Invercargill), Miss P. Jenkins (Invercargill). Seven others competed. FIFTH DAY. GORE, May 12. The competitions were continued, when there were good audiences at all the sessions. An attractive programme was submitted, and a high standard of work was maintained. Results:— Irish Jig, 10 and under.—Miss I. W. Gordon (Dunedin) 75 points 1, Miss I. Macdonald (Invercargill) 70 points 2, Miss O. E. White (Gore) 65 points 3. Miss June Ferguson (Gore) 60 points and special prize. Highly commended: Alisses M. Shaw (Riversdale), 8. MTvor (Waikaia), R. Garvey (Waikaia). Two others competed. Highland Fling, over 12 and under 18. —Miss D. O’Connor (Christchurch) 100 points 1, Miss D. O’Sullivan (Dunedin) 99 points 2, Miss Al. Hillis (ThomLury) 80 points 3. Highly commended: M.sses Roma Scott (Gore), L. Richardson (Timaru), AL Lowe (Waikaia). Three others competed. Highland Reel, under 18.—Miss D. O’Connor (Christchurch) 99 points 1, Alisg D. O'Sullivan (Dunedin) 98 points 2, Miss Al. Hillis 'Thornbury) 3, Aliss E. Tither (Riversdale) 70 points 4. Highly commended : Alisses L. Richardson (Timaru/, F, Aliller (Maitland), R. Scott (Gore). Four others competed. Recitation, boys under 12. Test, “If I Knew.”—Master Bruce Jones (Dunedin) 101 points 1, Master Campbell Murdoch (Invercargill) 95 points 2. The only competitors. Piano Solo, under 10. Miss J. Aitken (Gore) 90 points 1, Miss N. Worsfold 87 points 2. Two others competed. Patriotic Recitation, boys or girls under 16.—Miss Audrey Watson (Invercargill) 108 points 1, Master Booth Jones (Dunedin) 105 points 2, Miss M. Baker (Dunedin) 104 points 3, Miss R. Wood (Dunedin) 103 points 4. Highly commended: Alisses Linda Dixon (Gore), Joan Barrett (Invercargill), P. Lange (Gore), R. Garvey (Waikaia), L. Robinson (Dunedin). Masters D. Robertson and Frew (Alosgiel. Fourteen others comupeted. Song, ladies. Own selection.—Miss Alary Belcher (Dunedin), 92 points 1, Miss B. M. Pryde (Invercargill) SO points 2. Highly commended: Alisses J. Al. Alathieson (Aparima), M. Jenkins (Inver.•argill). Nine others competed. Piano Solo, under 14.—Miss I. M. Collins (Waipahi) 90 points 1, Miss Al. Gormack (Gore), 88 points 2. Two others competed. Shakespearian Recitation (Gentlemen).— Air O. E. Duggan (Mandeville), 60 points 1 The only competitor. Violin Solo. Test, “ Walthers Presited.”—Mr R. S. Walker (Gore) 85 pmnts 1. The only competitor. Piano Duet, under 21. Test, "Hungary.”—Aliss A. Crawford and Aliss F. Robertson (Tapanui) 96 points 1, Misses C. Al‘Leod and E. Gormack 95 points 2. Two others competed. Instrumental Quartet. —Messrs C. Fleming, I. Greenfield, G. Brownlie, and S. Burton (Gore) 92 points 1, Alessrs A. W. Duncan, E. Duncan, J. Heslin, and J. Russell (Mataura) 90 points 2. Tho only competitors. Piano Solo, under 21. Test, " First Movement of Sonata in E major.”—Miss Doris Dackers (Pomahaka) 72 points 1, Aliss Douglas Nichol (Gore), 71 points 2. The only competitors. Soprano or Mezzo Solo. Test, “ Over the Meadow.”—Aliss 0. E. Wynne (Dunedin) 89 points 1, Mis s May Belcher (Dunedin) 87 points 2. Four others competed. Three Short Stories, (Open).—Mrs A. Styles (Waikaka) 1, Mrs I. Grant (Gore) 2. The only competitors. Sight Reading. Standards I and ll.— Master Allen Cockerill (Gore) 1, Aliss P. Lange (East Gore) 2. Mis s B. Douglas and Miss June Al'Kettrick (Gore) equal 3. Fourteen competitors. Sight Reading. Standards 111 and IV. —Miss Doris Miller (Dunedin) and Miss R. Garvey (Waikaia) equal 1, Master Albert Yates (Gora) 2. Twen tv-two competitors. Sight Reading, boys or girls under 17. —Aliss Al. Baker (Dunedin) 1. Miss Amy Lawrence (Invercargill) 2. Miss Audrey Watson (Dunedin) 3. Eight competed. Recitation, bovs 12 and under 16.— 'taster Dave Robertson (Dunedin) 103 points 1, Master Russell Frew (Alosgiel) 93 points 2. Two others competed. Ladies’ Recitation (Humorous). —Miss Tui Northey (Dunedin) 106 points 1, A r iss M B. Cowie (Winton) 102 points 2, Airs A Styles (Waikaka) 101 points 3. Very Fiighlv commended : Misses Al. G. Sligo ' l Vi’ff), A. Lawrence (Invercargill). ( Highly commended: Misses E. Newbohli (Dunedin). Miss Al. E. Jolly (Dunedin), N. Moodie (Palmerston) and Rene Ward (Invercargill). Four others competed.