THE AyANGANUI CONTEST.

Colonist, Volume LII, Issue 12749, 22 March 1910, Page 3

THE AyANGANUI CONTEST.

NELSON BANDMEN'S PERFORM- . ANCES. RESULTS A^pOMMIJNTS. • Detailed'results of the various competitions" iii~ the Wanganui band contest are as follows: — SOLO COMPETITIONS. E Flat cornet solo, "Libranio no 'lieti -calica" : C. Brocklebanlf (Nelson), 94 points finished sixth out of ten entries. - • B Flat baritone, "The Land of Hope and Glory": G. Jensen (■Wanganui), 116 points, 1; J; Cosgrove (Gisbowie), 113 points, 2; T. Cole (Nelson), 108 "points, .3.' Seven entries. "A good performance, but marred by being out of tune," was the judge's comment on Cole's playing. E Flai bass, "On .Heaven's Just Cause Relying": S. Signall (Wanganui), 118 points, 1; B. King (Nelson), 113 points, 2; P. Morris (Gisborne), 112 points; 3; E. Prout (Nelson), 11C points, 4. Ten entries: m B Flat cornet, "Der Wildschufe"; A. Berryman (Nelson), 119 points, 1: J- Davis (Gisborne)j 117 points, 2; G. Buckley (Wauganui), 116 points, 3 The Wanganui '.'Herald" states thai "G. Buckley, the .War.,aauui 'crack; was generally looked upon as"-a,'BUK winner, and ho, gave an artistic per formance, although he has been hearc to better' advantage."- It was^statec that Buckley,ha'd had a very arduouj time lately with Garrison Band wort and conducting 7 the City' Band, andii was too much to expect of him thai he wouldbe able to give of 'his verj best in the competition. 'He .goi through the solo splendidly," says thi same paper, "until the last passage where his lips evidently failed him and his notes were so fine.that thi probabilities are that some of then did ljot reach the judge at all. Or

the other hand, both Berryman (the winner) and Dairies, though they appeared •to make more slips, gave put more volume, or, as some put it, exhibited more 'fireworks," especially in the last passages. So far as the winner is concerned he must be credited with putting up an artißtic performance, and one which showed careful study with fine tone and. style. He proved himself- a clean executant, and altogether it may bo said that he is right in the forefront of our cornet artists." ■ Side-drum solo ; Donovan (Gisborne), 83 points, 1; W, F. Hindley (Nelson), 78 points, 2. Euphonium solo, "Celia" : A. Kaye (Nelson), 125 points, 1 ; W. Hickman (Wanganui), 116 points, 2. Four competitors. "A carefully played performance, showing a thorough knowledge of his instrument," was the judge's comment on the winner's performance. •■, ?lugel horn: R. Cole (Wellington Tramways). 117 points, 1; Goulds (Wanganui), 106 points, 2; H. Shone (Nelson), 102 points,' 3. Eight competitors. H. Vaughan (Nelson), 91 points , finished f ou rth. Tenor horn, "Should ho Upbraid" : C. Hansen (Nelson), 115 points, 1 ; S. Bowes (Wanganui), 111 points, 2; T. Williams (Gisbbrne), 109 points, 3. Fourteen competed, including H. Wimsett (Nelson), who scored 106 points. -.'.--.■ /w B i b fl ?* baß8 ' "Q«i Tollis" : Hdghes (Nelson) 116 points, 1 ; A. Lang CGisborne), 112 2; R. Spurdle (Wanganm City), 104 points, 3. Hughes rendering was described as yery good ; though somewhat out of tune at times, and the cadenza was very-rough; Quartette: Nelson Garrison, 132 •POMts^l}-"- Wanganui Garrison No. 1, 129 points, 2; Wanganui Garrison No. j, 121 _ pomts, 3. Four competed. ITie judge (Mr Sidney "Webb) conKratulated the winners on their performance, and said that it was the best he had ever heard. QUICKSTEP. Mili- „. Music, tary. Total. AVanganui Garrison 130 155$ 285} Blenheim 122 161 283 Petone 126 139 265 Nelson Garrison 120 141} 261$ Twelve -bands competed. The total points for music were 138, and for military 180; TEST SELECTIONS. - Ist Test: Nelson Garrison, 128 3. points, 1 : AVanganui City, 124 points, 2; Gisborne City, 119 points, 3. Ton bands competed. ,2nd Test, "The Porter of Havre" : Nelson Garrison, 130 points, 1; Gisborne City, 130 points, 2 ; Wanganui City, 111 'points, 3. Grand total: Nelson Garnson, 258; Gisborne, 249. BANDMASTER BERRYMAN INTERVIEWED. Bandmaster Berryman (of the Nelson Garrison Band), interviewed yesterday morning, said he was well pleased with the playing of the band, especially on the night of the second test, when the players iad got over the . nervousness that was noticeable on their first 'appearance on Wednesday night. The success of the soloists in the various competitinos was also very gratifying to' him, as they competed against players from the A grale bands. In regard to the coinpa artive failure in the quick step competition, Mr Berryman said the music was all right, but the band lost «' few points all round for drill, instruments, and appearance. He pointed out that the Tbaud's uniforms were, now becoming the worse for wear, arid some of the instruments were worked. . : / .