THE COMPETITIONS.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume VI, Issue 1628, 3 May 1919, Page 11 (Supplement)

THE COMPETITIONS.

YESTERDAY'S PROCEEDINGS.

The second day of the ninth annual festival of'the Christchurch Competitions Society was well patronised by the public yesterday, both the day sessions in the Theatre Royal and Choral Hall, respectively, and in the evening in the Theatre Royal. The standard of /he performances was very good and many of the contests proved extremely close. The results are as follow: DOMINION RECITATION (open class, ladies. Own selection). Recalls.

Mabel Galliehan (Wellington), "A Song of War." Zita Chapman (Lower Hutt), "The Fool." Elsie Brewlns (Richmond), "Ring Out Wild Bells." Vera White (Duuedln), "The Lure of Littio Voices."

Also competed: Jean Darragh (Sydenham), "The Sisters"; Eille White (Avonside), "Gathering Peaches"; Mrs F. Maddren (Spreydon), "The Ocean"; Nina Temple (Christchurch), "Duke Frederick"; Alice Hubert (Christchurch), "Song of the Market Place"; Agnes Smith (Christchurch), "In Memoriain"; Ida Harris (Springston), "The Regiment's Return"; Fanny Kutner (Wellington), ''The Potion Scene." The section was a somewhat disappointing one.

PIANO SOLO (13 years and under 10): "Shadow Dance," No. 8, from "Twelve Studies" (M'Dowell). Maizie Wood (Dunedin), 135 points .. 1 Norma Lawn (St. Albans), 132 points .. 2 Norma Middleton (St. Albans), 130 points 3 The Judge remarked that many competitors had failed to catch the meaning of the piece. The pedal also had not been fully availed of by many.

RECITATION (Boys, 12 years and under 16) "Carry On" (Oxenham). Final;

James Heyward (New Brighton), 135 points Raymond Stockdale (Christchurch), 131

points 2 Douglas Martin (Sydenham), 129 points 3 The judge complimented the three placed competitors on a splendid performance. SCOTCH SONG (Gentlemen. Own Selection). Mr C. J. Gallop (Woolston), "Border Ballad," 131 points 1 Mr W. J. Richards (Linwood), "Jessie, the Flower of Dunblane," 123 points 2 The judge said that the section on the Whole had not been a satisfactory one. The winner had the makings of a good voice, but it lacked control.

VIOLIN SOLO (Lady or Gentlemen. Own Selection.) Miss Gladys Vincent (Sydenham), "Finale" (Mendelssohn) 144 points .. 1 Miss Grace Austin (St. Albans), "Mazurka de Concert" (Musin), 140 points 2 Mr Thomas Joyce (Loburn), "Ave Maria" (Schubert), 122 points .. .. .. .. 3 The only competitors. It was stated by the judge that the winner had given a remarkably good performance. DICKENS CHARACTER SKETCH. One or two characters. Ladies or gentlemen. Own selection. Miss Fanny Kutner, Wellington, "Mowchcr," 145 points 1 Mr B. V. Beeby, Linwood, "Fagin's Last Night," 142 points .. .. 2 Miss Efflc White, Avonside, "The Waiter," 141 points .. ; .. 3 The judge eulogised Miss Burner's performance, both in make-up and the manner in which she simulated deformity. VOCAL SOLO (final). Soprano. Own selection.' Restricted class.

Miss Nellie. Smith, Christchurcb, "Spring's Awakening, 142 paints 1 Miss Elspcth Denholm, Oamaru, "Morning," 140 points 2 Mrs H. "Walker, Biccarton, "A Request," - 132 points 3 The judge said that the winner, who Bad a pretty voice, had treated the selection in a reflhed manner.

RECITATION <ladies), "The Emperor's Bird Nest" (Longfellow). Open only to those who have rcsided-in the Canterbury district for six calendar months prior to

May 1, 1910, and who have not won a first prize in any similar competition. Miss Eileen Alexander (Sydenham), 150

points .. .. '.. .. .. 1 Miss Stacey Kinlay (Linwood), 148 points 2 Miss Druey Turner (St. Albans), 146 points ~ < .' 3 The judge complimented the winner on an casyrand natural interpretation. VOCAL SOLO. Contralto. Own selection. Restricted.

Miss Hazel Evans, • Merlvalc, "Falrc, Sweet, Cruell," 140 points' .. ..... 1 Miss Anne Harper, Chrlstchurch, "I Hear a Thrush at Eve," 128 points .. .. 2 Miss Ivy "Vogel, Woolston, "Like to the Damask Bose," 127 points-.. .'. .. 3 The judge said that the class had brought forward a number of mezzo-sopranos. The winner was a low mezzo. FANCY DANCE. Second section.

The following competed last night:— Dorothy Manhirc (Biccarton), "Butterfly Dance"; Nancy Ives (St. Albans), "Butterfly Ballet."

CHILDREN'S DAY.

Children's items are occupying the attention of the adjudicators at both the Theatre Royal and Choral Hall to-day. The entries are particularly large, and the attendance quite in keeping. Children's items will occupy most of the programme at this evening's concert in the Theatre Royal. Results are as follow: CHORAL HALL.

JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP' RECITATION (girls under 16 years.) Own selection. Recalls. Mollie Williamson (Dunedln), "The Knight's Toast." Mary Cooley (Wellington), "The Three Fishers." Nellie McKendry (Christchurch), "The Old Schoolmaster." Also competed: Juanlta Manhirc (Beckenham), Hazel Johnson (Dunedln), Florence Brewins (Richmond), Mollie Cadle (Sumner), Mavis Ritchie (Mcrivale), Edna Pedder (St. Atbans), Sinclair Brcen (Wellington), Alva Cacjle ' (Sumner); Josephine Goodland (New Brighton), Hazel Shier (Addington), Myrtle Sinrpson (New Brighton), Dorothy .Morgan (Cashmere), Jessie Rosewarne (Woolston), Irene Round (Heathcote), Mollie Andrews (Dunedin), Dorothy Wicks (Christchurch), Dulcie Philipot (Riccarton), Muriel Freeman (Tlmaru), Valerie Tolputt (Sydenham), Rae Barrell (Riccarton), Doris Stephens (Linwood), Dorothy Capes (Akaroa), Mollie Hudson (Dunedin), Edna Miles (St." Albans), Elsa Whitta (Riccarton), Rona ScOtt (Riccarton), Stella Chapman (St. Albans), Fay Smyth (Wellington), Dorothy Sorensen (Christchurch )j Agatha Bailey (Loburn), Eileen Thomas (Sumner)j Mavis Martin (Addington), Madge McCleary (Dunedin), Aggie Atkins , (Wellington), Eileen Giubb (Riccarton), Peggy Baxter (Linwood. THEATRE ROYAL. PIANO SOLO (reading at sight; under 16). Final. Dorothy Wicks (Christchurch), 130 points i 1 Lilla Warner (ChristchurcH), 127 points 2 C. L. Martin, (Fisherton), 114 points .. 3 Also competed:—Alice M. Daniel (Papanui), Naomi Ballcy r (Rangiora), Freda Cooper (Sumner), Maizie Wood (Dunedin), Doris Parker (Christchurch), Thelma Martin (Otiake), Iris Loader (Christchurch), Muriel Johns (Christchurch), Elsie Ives (Christchurch), Norma Middleton (St. Albans), Lawrence -Perry (Hornby). SONG, fori hoys under 16. Own selection. Recalls: Bert Upjohn; (Marist Bros.' School), "A Pink Rose." i ! Jack Mouiisdy (Riccarton), "Happy Summer Song." :' '• . Thorpe Cherry (St. Albans), "Song of Florlan." Also competed :—Keith Wilson (Akaroa), James Pawson (Marist Bros.'), Raymond Stockdale (Christchurch), Selwyn Maynard (Christchurch), Jackie Brown (Chaney's), Jack Townsend (Woolston). PIANO DUET, 10 and under 13. Own selection. Recalls: Eva Estall (Woolston) and Gordon Beaumont (Woolston), "Marcho Militairc." Ivy Evans (St. Albans) and Irene Seymour (Christchurch), "Diabelli's Duet in D." Madeline Kennedy (Christchurch) and Madge O'Malley (Christchurch), "Flight of the Gipsies." Also competed :—Lawrence Perry (Hornby) and Clifford Perry (Hornby) j Beryl Bigg-Wither (St. Albans) and Ivy Watklns (Linwood); Kathleen O'Brien (St. Albans) and Moylc Baker (Christchurch). SONG IN CHARACTER (boy or girl, nine and under 12). Own selection. Recalls. Edna Loader (Christchurch), "Carmen's . Song." ; - Kathleen Philipot (Riccarton), "Sweet Sunshine." Hazel Johnson (Dunedin), "My Little Dutch Doll." Iris Edmonds (Addington), "Why am I Always a Bridesmaid?" Also competed: Jack Frascr (Fcndalfon), Keith Martin (Addington), Fay Smyth (Wellington),- Edna Miles (St. Albans), Willie Brown (Wellington), Jean Martin (Addington), Kathleen Thomas (Sumner), Mollie Andrews (Dunedin).