COMPETITIONS

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17346, 10 May 1924, Page 5

COMPETITIONS

CHILDREN’S DAY. The com petitions were continued. 10-day in the Caledonian and Choral Halls. Children's events were heard principally, and the finals at tho Caledonian Hall tonight should be interesting. The entries ill all the sections -were laTR G - The following are results:—SO NO. Boys under Fourteen— -** Sun's Up.'* Recalls. Jim Wicks. (Christchurch). Aia.n Handi-sidy a < Christchurch). George Smith "(Ashburton). Also Competed:— Eugene Bolanu (Darfield), Tom Nolan (Darfield), Yarian Wilson (SpreydoiC. Ronald Foster (Woolston), Ewart Douglas (Christchurch). SONG. Girls, twelve and under fourteen. "The Leaves and the Wind.*' Recalls. Margaret Douglas (Christchurch). Melva Cater (Lmwoodj. Alice Chapman (Sydenham). Also Competed.—Winnie Sproston (Addington). Mildred Page (Ashburton), Vera Pollard (Sydenham), Stella Chapman (St Albans), Joyce Nixon (Christchurch), Elsie Pattrick (Chngtch.mch). Thura Stewart (Lin wood), Pnyllis Hart (Halswell), Alice Greenlees (Lin wood). YESTERDAY’S RESULTS. PIANO SOLO. (Sixteen and under eighteen.) *' Valeo in A '* (Levitski). Mies Lucy Fullwood (Christchurch), 87 points 1 Miss lela Barter (Christchurch), 8G points ....... 2 Miss Mia Frestidge (Christchurch), 84 points 8 RECITATION. (Lady or Gentleman.) New Zealand author. (Own selection.) Miss Mary Cooley (Wellington), “ Gathering Peaches,” 82 points . . 1 W. H. Moses (Christchurch), “The'Old Place,” 76 points ... . 2 Miss Nina Temple (Christchurch), " My Argosy,” 74 points . ... 3 VOCAL SOLO. Mezzo. Own Selection. Miss Era Marshall (Oaxna.ru), ** Orpheus With His Lute,” 86 points . . . 1 Miss Thelma Rowe (Christchurch), *‘ Bird of Love Divine,” 83 points . 2 Miss Crystal! Bull (Christchurch), ” O Flower of All the World,” £2 points 3 VOCAL (SOLO. Baritone or Ba-ss. (Own Selection.) Robert Samson (Sydenham), ” Blow, Blow.” 92 points 1 Chas. Harraway (Riccarton), “-King Charles,” 90 points .... 2 W. Toomey (Lyttelton), “ Invictus,” 85 points 3 RECITATION. Ladies. '* For the Fallen ” (Binyon). Open only to those who have resided in Canterbury six months prior to May 1. and wfio have not won a first prize in a sim lar competition. Miss Enid English (Woolston), 87 points 1 Miss Marjorie Mounsay (Riccarton), 78 pointp o Miss Grace Cooper (St. Albans), 70 * >ointß 8 PIANO DUET. (Open Class. (Own Selection.) Misses Alisop Alleop (St. Albans) and Ivy Evans (St. Albans), “Torch Dance,” 89 points j Misses Bessie Pollard and Edna Penney (Sydenham), “ Hungarian Dance. 85 points . . . g Miss Elma Craighead and Eric Craighead (St. Albans), “ Fingal’s Cave.” 80 points RECITATION Gentlemen. “ What Might Be Done.” Johnson (St. Albans), 80 points , . 1 W. H. Moses (St. Albans), 79 points . 2 Lefi-ie Anderson (Wellington), 76 points 3 VOCAL SOLO. Tenor. Own selection. Less Dailey (Ricqarton), *‘ Tho Diver,” S2 point s . . . , . * . 1 READING- AT SIGHT. Miss Marie Parfitt (Greymouth) 80 points . 1 Miss Grace Cooper (St Albans), 73 points, equal . . . .2 Miss Mary Cooley (Wellington), 79 points, equal . . . . 3 SCOTTISH SONG. Ladies. Own . selection. Recalls. Miss Agnes Ryau (Christchurch), “ Ye Banks and Braes.” Miss Dorothy Skinner (Dunedin), “Tho Miss Waverney Bowbyes (Papauui) Annie Laurie.” RECITATION. Girls (under sixteen). " Ua-Y That I Have Loved ” (Brooke). Recalls. Miss Enid English (Woolston). Miss Edna Mi lea (St Albans). Mios Anita W inkel (Dunedin). COMMENT BY THE WAY. Tbe curtain has riseu on the fourteenth festival of the Competitions Society, and from the quality of the overture Yesterday it is fair enough to say that the play us a whole promises well. The entries are generally good, but once the meu's sections seem to be weak. In one way, this might, be considered regrettable, but in another commendable, as showing the sturdy masculine modesty of the commuJn the musical sections, the entries are as large as they have ever beeu and it is interesting to notice how great a number of the performers are competition novices as far as. Christchurch is concerned. In the elocutionary sections the names of a good maiiC' well-known competitors are missing—they have won their share, and are now content to retire. The clocutionar-" sections should be as interesting ns any. Tbe dancing section is an innovation as far as Christchurch is concerned. and the- strength of this remains to lie seen. Both judges last night- were good enough to Si' e competitors an idea of what they rc-ally looked for in the items thev were to Judge, and it will be a. wise competitor who lends ear to their reasonable iujuncSpcaking to the singers. Mr Laver said words kand”h^ 1 ' & e ° od «*’*''of itig of iho somr. would” b!Tmarked “high, lhat appears to be simple enough bit 1? the epitome oi the singer’s art. Still ail the competitors can aim at it. and theirs* 30 hU thC targo t The reward’ will be * T , r Montgomery Stuart made a brilliant li.»le pica for nurer English and said that the real object of the competitions should be to teach tho competitors to sneak the English language. Iu Australia and New Zealand the ncople were very keen * or cricket, football and horse-racing, and the line points of these Timrt« mi p,.- a ' bOUt fortunately people were not so much concerned about the fine points of their speech and language. The abandonment of the Victorian ideas of strictness was reflected particularly on the stage and the actors* onlv concern appeared to be to put over smart savings to the audience without considering their art. Even iu the nulnit it was not. often that the good oltl English was beard. Specking of the items lie had heard that, day. Mr Stuart said that inanv of the com netitora took too much notice of every sellable and word, ami thus failed to make the reullv important words of tho verses stand out as thev should. Generally opoakinr the vowels were pure and true The standard of work done vesterd iv was good, and if it remains at the same level during the festival things will not he M is? Tuov Full wood, who won the rnno sols. siT'een and under eighteen “v’iM in A " (Levitski), eave a bright! article ! rendering of the niece. fthe got a lit T ?« I more rnlour into her. work than the -other ! competitors and her tonal erradanous ‘ were better defined. Misses Mia 1 TfU Ttertw'kcfl. ft>t«r£V ! **•£'?s<£* *'* Wit, the j ' T; «« Marshall, who cbn«« " flmhan* ] with ht« Lute. xra« easilw the best In the • restraint bos n f’cviblTirv tb,n. Mh*A Tbelmn Rowe has a fnlL rich voVe vei'»' sirnntr t n ♦),,» -inner register bur rr.nirt production does not 'suable lm* io 'Jez bplgnco into her pong. Titb training pTu 3 should develop into a jrie mezpo- ‘

Blow! " lie JiaU a good grasp* of °tbe rnusuand tho sense and he used the dramatic pauses with good effect. -Messrs Charles narraway and W. Twomey both gave musical r ® nd J l of t?ood thei • There were only three entries in the open pianoforte duet section, but it. was au interesting one. for all hat. and the standard was high. The winners. -Misses Alison A ll sop and Ivy Evans, played ex T e!l ,h t D *Th e ‘" the * r duet work vas and there was artistry in their interprets! Taken as a whole, the section of recitation (New Zealand author) was a good one. The competitor.. chose their niece, well, practicably everyone had a difchose - Catherine *Peach«~/* a rather d»--° matic little vignette, was the winner. She his a pure voice, and there is an eas : . flow about her elocution which makes i: a. delight to listen to. Her unnecessary stage sobbing w..s the only thing that jarred. Mr W. H. Moses chose Miss Banghau’s “The Old I'la.e." Exaggerated pauses spoiled his recitation. Miss Enid English did very well in •• The Fallen (ttjnyonh the test pi ecu jor the restricted class. Binyons poem is a solemn thing, with subtle phrasing and emphasein it.. Miss English used lier music at voice well, and her word-painting was brilliant. She captured the rhythm and Mr A Johnston did not have a crest deal of competition in the recitation. “What Might be Done He has a elegant style, a trood. robust voice, but there is not enough variation of tons. Tor all that, he was quite, -he best nerforcc&r :a the section. TO-NIGHT’S CONCERT. The competitions will be continued thi* evening, when a grand concert will he given in tho Caledonian Hall by the final ists in the children’s classes heard to day. In addition there will be a childrens action song in costume hr the New Brighton juniors who will sine ' Bells of Wonder - land.' There will also be a. comedietta, Th>- Cheerful Companion." The iuograirnnes for to night and fm M ~|l y 9