THE COMPETITIONS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18466, 18 May 1928, Page 11

THE COMPETITIONS.

A POPULAR SECTION. The competitions were continued 3-esterday. There again was a good attendance in the evening, when the finals were decided at the Concert Chamber. Undoubtedly the most popular item of the evening was the fourth section of the dance orchestra competition. This was won by Munro’s Band with the high total of 94 points. A very high standard of performance was exhibited in the vocal solo for the Gunner Memorial. Miss Connie Flamank (Timaru) won by two points from Mis? Eileen Grennell (Christchurch), the winner being awarded 186 marks. Results (with judges’ comments) BAREFOOT DANCE. (Under nine.) Dorothy Grose (Papanui), “Puck,” - 79 1 Nonie Whall ’ (Christchurch) “ Cupid,” 77 ; 2 Beverly Perrin (Christchurch), 76 3 Miss Whall gave a charming performance but did not pay enopgh attention to the music. Miss Grose was bright and attractive. Miss Perrjn had chosen a pretty dance, but repeated her steps a little. OPERATIC DUO. (Twelve- and under sixteen. “ The Enchanted Garden.”) Sheelah Chapman (Christchurch) and Della Prisk (Woolston), 78 1 Iris O’Connor and Jean Newsome (Christchurch), 76 2 Nancy Wright and Molly Pratt (Riccarton), 73 3 The winners had given a difficult dance, but had interpreted it well. Misses Connor arid Newsome had given a charming performance, but the little girl's footwork had been a little faulty.

DOMINION RECITATION. (Ladies. Own Selection.) Miss Enid English (Linwood), “ The Mother,” 88 1 Miss Mavis Ritchie (Fendalton), " Young Fallow My Lad,” 86 . . 2 Miss Jessie M’Lennan (Dunedin), “ Spanish Waters,” 85 3 Miss English had given a good effort, the expression being well sustained. It was an artistic performance. Miss Ritchie’s modulation had been a little weak. Miss M’Lenftan had done very well with a difficult piece, but the effect was a little colourless. JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP. (Boys, (a) Test Piece, (b) Own Selection. Not Humorous.) Jack Wilton (Linwood), “The West Wind.” 88 and 89, total. 177 .. 1 Lester Moller (Dunedin), “The Rider at the Gate,” 86 and 89, total 175 i 2 Malcolm Rickard (Linwood), “Called Up,” 81 and 81, total 162 3 Master Moller gave a- good rendering of the first piece, but made certain mistakes in the phases during the set piece. Master Rickard had shown a good natural style, but his enunciation was weak. Master Wilton recited the test piece very well. He had a very good voice, and his reciting was natural. RECITATION. (Ladies.. . “The Little High Chair.” Open only to those who have resided in Canterbury six calendar months prior to May 1, 1928, and who have ~ jjot. won a prize at- this or any similar competition.) Miss Eileen Barr (Horrelville), 83 . . 1 Miss Kathleen O’Brien (Christchurch ), 84 2 Miss Phyllis Robinson (Christchurch), 83 3 Quite a good class, the three placewinners showing promise. The winner was a good reciter with a splendid delivery. SONG FOR BOYS. (Eight and under Ten. Own Selection.) James Humphreys (Addington), “ Drummer Boy,” 80 1 Jeffrey M'Neill (Linwood). “ What a Wonderful World,” 73 2 The winner had a voice of fresh quality, clear and attractive. Master M'Neill had a sweet fresh voice, but his technique and words were weak. SONG IN CHARACTER. (Boy or Girl, twelve and under fourteen). Mollie Fowler (Christchurch), “Jewel cf Asia,” 90 1 Grace Nixon ( Riccarton), ‘‘Old World Garden,” 87 2 Miss Nixon had a pleasing facial expression and had a beautiful voice. The winner’s performance was graceful and dainty. Both girls were extremely artistic. DUET IN CHARACTER. 1 Boys or Girls. Eight and under ten). Mollie Moore (St Albans), and James Humphreys (Addington), "Keys of Heaven,” 88 v 1 The words of the winners were not always quite clear, but the’ performance* was very entertaining. Master Humphreys had a fine voice and had performed well. No second prize was awarded. VOCAL SOLO. (Gunner Memorial, (a) Test Selection. (b) Own Selection.) Mis? Connie Flamank (Timaru), “Spirit Flower,” 95 and 91; total 186 X Miss Eileen Grennell (Christchurch), “Night,” 92 and 92; total 184 .. 2 Miss Myra Edmonds (Mount Pleasant.), “May Night,” 88 and 91; total 179 3 The three recall competitors had given splendid performances. Miss Grennell was dainty and charming. Miss Edmonds gave beautiful words with sweet tone, and a cultured reading rather lacking in intensity. The winner had a voice of excellent material and showed considerable resource both in tone and expression. Hers was a brilliant performance, splendid in its artistry and refinement. VIOLIN SOLO. (Lady or Gentlemen. Open Class.) (Own Selection.) Mr C. Dunford (Avonside), “ Ave Maria,” 82 1 Miss Freda Moir (Lyttelton), “ Ist Movement Concerto ” (De Beriot), 81 2 Miss Mary Walton (Spreydon), ' Phantom Melody,” 80 3 Mr Dunford’s intonation was fairly good. His was a pleasing rendering, showing artistic feeling. Miss Walton was a careful player, but lacked personality in her tone. Miss Moir’s technique was weak, but the tone good. BASS SOLO. (“Tally-Ho.” Open Class.) Mr C. Jones (Woolston), 86 1 Mr J. Cannell (Christchurch), 80 .. 2 Mr W. E. Bell (Spreydon), 78 .... 3 Mr Bell had a voice of good material, but the words were not always clear. Mr Jones showed some resource in a voice of good material. A very alert and entertaining performance. Mr Cannell lacked fire and warmth.

DANCE ORCHESTRA. (Five to seven performers. Open Class. Fox Trot and Waltz.) Munro’s Band, 94 .. *........ ..... .1 L. W. Bloy’s Orchestra, 92 .... 2 The Bristol Band, 91 3 VOCAL SCHOLARSHIP. (Girls under Twentyone.) Recalls: Miss Melva Cater (Riccarton). Miss Alice Chapman (Sydenham). Miss Betty Sutton (Christchurch).