Competitions FINAL DEMONSTRATION CONCERT

Press, Volume C, Issue 29513, 15 May 1961, Page 12

Competitions FINAL DEMONSTRATION CONCERT

Colour and variety were displayed in the final demonstration concert which ended the Christchurch Competitions Society’s fortyninth annual festival in the Civic Theatre on Saturday evening. The big audience was entertained by prize-winners in the vocal, speech, instrumental and dancing sections. The highlight of the evening was the spirited tap dancing of Mary Wise. Her tapping had everyone’s feet itching to join her.

Paris of the 1890’s was brought to life by the Santa Rosa Ladies’ Club. Can-can dancers gave a bright performance. Alastair Bell gave an impressive performance of "Thus Saith the Lord,” from Handel’s “Messiah." The piano passages were clear and well expressed, and strength and vigour marked the forte passages. “Preparations are already well advanced for the society’s golden jubilee next year. The 1962 competitions are expected to be the brightest and best ever,” said Mr H. Chaplin, president of the society. “We have received an anonymous donation of £5O to be given as first prize in the Flint Cup for tap dancing. This year’s prize money was 255, so we are expecting an enormous increase in entries for this section.” Results are:— BEGG’S CONCERT HALL Vocal Lieder. Women: Gwenyth Millar 1. Ruth Harman (Dunedin) 2. Woman or man, 16 and under 21 years: Anthony Cornish 1, Roderick Anderson 2. Sacred Song.—Men (other than oratorio): Rodney Macann 1. William Williams 2. Alastair Bell 3. Scholarship.—Men. 21 years and over: William Williams 1. Donald Smith (Greymouth) 2. SPECIAL PRIZES Speech Ronald E Duckworth Challenge Cup. Melva McAleer Challenge Cup. Patricia O'Sullivan; R. J McAleer memorial scholarship. Gilda Parkin: society scholarships. Murray Read, Bruce Williams Anthony Ford and Anthony Borrlck (equal); Margaret Josling Challenge Cup. Victoria Brown. Noeline McAleer Challenge Cup. Bruce Williams; senior speech challenge cup. John Ballinger. Vocal Arnold Sisters Challenge Cup. Jocelyn Armstrong: Competitions Society Challenge Cup Derrv Barnard: Hamilton Dickson Challenge Cup. Carolyn Norton: Elizabeth Hall Holden memorial challenge trophy. Luama Pen well: the late Francis Holden Challenge Cup. Julanne Wallace: Larcornbe Challenge

Cup, Derry Barnard; Annas Gale challenge cup, Julie Strong; Bruce Williams Challenge Cup. Peter Sheard; Mounsey memorial scholarship. Rosalind Sampson; society scholarships. Helen Mackenzie. Anson Austin; Thomas Andrews Silver Challenge Cup. Arnold Barhop; Allson Challenge Cup. Good Housekeeping Bureau (5.1.) Ltd. Challenge Cup. Minson’s Ltd.. Challenge Cup, Gunner Memorial scholarship, Gwenyth Millar; Anne Challenge Cup, Redpath scholarship. Graeme Johnson Challenge Cup. Alastair Bell; Crompton Challenge Cup. Barbara Loader; Dalsev Gough memorial challenge rose bowl, Anthony Cornish; Civic Music Council scholarships. Valerie Ainsworth William Williams. Instrumental Pauline Hartshaw Challenge Cup, Jillian Kelly; Stronge Challenge Cup, Graeme Humphrey: Rosemary Hewstone Cup. Garrv Lange; Joan Sinclair Challenge Cup. John McDowell: society scholarships, Robyn Cate. Dianne Hatherlev; Cottier Challenge Cup, George Russel memorial scholarship, David Crooks; Elaine Moodv Challenge Cup, Tone Clarke; Charles Begg and Company, Ltd., scholarshin, William Laneford; T. F. Hall memorial scholarship, Shona Nesbit: Civic Music Council scholarships. David Crooks. William Langford. Ballet Anne Challenge Cup. Julie Garrett; Juanita Christian Challenge Cup. Jean Win Challenge Cup. Glenda Fairweather; F. L. Flint Challenge Cup. Ixirraine Peters Challenge Cup. Lee McMenamin; Hamilton challenge trophy. Lee McMenamin. Ewen Tonkin: Sharon Martin Challenge Cup. Laurel Watts Challenge Cup. Julie McMahon: Minard Challenge Cup. Rosina Browning: .society scholarshins. Lee McMenamin. Julie McMahon: Blackhurne Challenge Cun. Camille Jones; Raylene Brooks Challenge Cup. Rhonda Steele: Clare Win Challenge Cup. Karla Dilks. Tap Dancing Ashby. Bergh challenge trophy. Susan Marsden; Ina Chisholm Challenge Cup. Luarna Penwell: Colin Saggars Challenge Cup Kim Whltta; Kav Smith Challenge Cup. Robyn Burrows; Flint Challenge Cun. Mav Challenge Cup. Mary Wise: Ken Wright Challenge Cup. Beverley Cornelius National Dancing Colleen Coulter Challenge Cup. Judith Shellock: Suzanne Dobbs Challenge Cup, Judith Burrows: Mary O'Brien Challenge Cup. G. M. Telfer Memorial scholarship. June Ritchie; Ross Challenge Cup. Emily Ritchie Challenge Cup. United Dairies Challenge Cup. Brent Ingram: J. T. O’Brien Memorial scholarship. Rosemary Armstrong; North Canterbury championships. June Ritchie. Eleanor Kirkwood: Dorothy Aitken Challenge Cup Suzanne Dobbs: Jewell Hawker Challenge Cup. Eleanor Kirkwood Brian North (equal); Margaret Smith Challenge Cup. Suzanne Dobhs: B E. Win and Son Challenge Cup Eleanor Kirkwood; South Island championship. Yvonne Kidd