THE COMPETITIONS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 50, 22 November 1919, Page 5

THE COMPETITIONS

SECOND "DEMONSTRATION" CONCERT

Dospite the nnpleasantrips of tlie weather the second demonstration concert Kiven by the Coinpetitions Snciely was verv well at'iended. The o]wninj; perfornianco was a piano duct, very prettily played by two littlo sisters, 1). aim' E. Iconic. The succecdinjr item was a divertimr nfece of juvenile acting by •lovco Stall', who made a crcditiiblo endeavour to portray alternately an old woman and .a littlo boy. Thelma M'Jvenzio ffavo a rather altractive danco with castanets. To Thomas George, another youthful performer, belongs Iho credit of finite n iilcasiui; rendition of the ivoll-kiio-.vn w>m, r "Wake Up." Xo Inclc of vividness could }<e charged aguiißt ftiminiitivo John Watchman, who fairly compelled his hearers, old and young ali.lco. to sham with him Iho delights of "Roino for Iho Holidays." A rattling conversational style, combined with a proper Fense of humour, made a- decided suceoss of Mavis I'ilchie, who, spurning a humble occupation of dishwashing, venrncd to become "a noted elocutionist." A ljevy of smiling girls executed a Kolo'en ballet to the satisfaction of their beholders. For her rendering of "Them is a (Ireen Hill" Mrs. If. J. \\ ildish received a well-merited tribute of apnlaiiso. Miss Bessie Thompson's contribution to the (Miicrtainmeut was a lino treatinont oi' the tragic noem "A Gentleman of I'Vance." "At the Competition.*," a story without words, was delightfully funny. It was a pretty skit upon judsres and Iheir victims. and tho four periormers concerned iii it (Misses Gnlliehan and Nicliolos nuo Messrs. ICinu'sUmd and Inch), all did their share towards making a, success of it. Miss Drucv Turner danced an Jrish jig with appropriate vigour and smartness, and .Air. C. L. liislnrorrh followed willi a renderinc of the cluirmisg New Zealand song "Waiata Pol." Miss ]). Tallwt's deft lingering of "Ij. Fileuse" (piano solo) was much enjoyed'. There w'as plenty of colour in Miss Pauline Shotlander's delivery of "Portia on Her Suitors." 11 piece thai provides a «ood lesl; of a reciter's comedy resources. Somelliius about James .Grieve generally proves too much fov his audiences. Last niclii the little follow sung "I'd Love to bo a Sailor," and tho house laughed so heartily that it finally insisted on hnvimr sorno more of the same. _ So the rule prohibiting encores was, tor once, rightfully infringed. A charming 100 danco by Joyco Julian was followed by some philosophy from Miss Maisio Burt, who. in the character of "Mrs. Ui'own,' charwoman, commended' the practice—in moderation—of honesty. Other agreealilo items were: Scottish snug, "Angus Mawlonald." ' Mis. Kdw,ird_ Cameron; sl'.eauntriubhas, Miss .lean M'Ken/.ie; recitation. "The Tiobolink." Miss JfaW Galliclian: song, "Spirit Flower," Misi> Corl'ie Aslin; song, "Afton Water,'" Mi\H. Phipp". somr. "Ijorainc, Loraine. T,riree." Jlisj Olga. Wnckrd ; Irish song, ''Kathleen Miivoiiriieen," "Miss M. H. BJones: tong. "Tho Little. DamozeV Miss V. Newman.