COMPETITIONS

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 3, 29 September 1920, Page 8

COMPETITIONS

PIANO AND ELOCUTIONARY TESTS JUVENILE HIGHLAND DANCING Tho second week of tho Competitions was commenced yesterday uuder happy auspices, tho interest in the results having: b?en whetted by tho tests whicil havo already been decided. Competitors buzz round the Opera House, and infuse tho liveliest interest in the proceedings, and no one who attends can withstand tho infectious spirit of the competitors. During the day tho first section of the pjano solo test for the Bristol Piano Co.'s Scholarship was takon. The second section of the test is set down for to-morrow. Other classes were the Irish song, boys' song, a junior elocutionary test, and some Highland dancing. An alteration liod to be made in the evening's programme by the substitution of tlio trial scene from "The Merchant of Vcnice" for "Holly Tree Inn." The scene was a difficult one to set for juveniles, but the performance was rjuitn good. Master Knox made an astonishingly glib Shylock, but was inclined to be a trifle melodramatic. The children in character recitations were very clever, particularly the work of Sinclair Breen ami Laurence Searle. The singing of Masters John Watters and Tom George once more gave pleasure, and the comedietta, "Mies Patty," was amusingly played by Miss Nicholson, Mrs. Halligan, and Mr. L. Inch, THE RESULTS. The results of yesterday's competitions were as follow:— Piano Solo (Bristol Piano Co.'s Scholarship), 15 and under 18—(a) "Fantasia Impromptu in C Sharp Minor' (Chopin). In this class there were tell entries, but no recalls wore announced, as the contestants have yet to play an "own selection" piece to-morrow, afternoon. The first prize is 12 months' free tuition from any teacher in New Zealand the winner may select. Irish Song, ladies. Own solcction — Recalls: Phyllis Miissey, "The Minstrel Boy"; Marjorie Clarke, "She is Far Prom the Land"; Mrs. W. J. Coventry, "The Last flose of Summer." Filial yet to be decided.

Boys' Song, under'<lG. Own selection. —Recalls: Thomas George, "Solvcic's Song - '; John Wattes, "Fairy Pipers"; Richard Maunder, Petono. "Where tho Be© Sucks." Fined: John Waiters,. 136 > points, 1; Tom George, 135 points, 2; R. Maunder, 126 'points, 3. Girls' Song, under 12. "Four-leaf Clover" (Brownell).—Recalls: Mildred Fountain; Kathleen Philpott, Christchurch, and Ada Kearns. Petone. Highly commended: Tina Johnston, Napier, and Eileen Ryder, Petone. Final not yet decided. Highland Flinpr, in costume, hoy or girl, 12 and under 16.—Recalls: Willie Brown, Thelma M'Kenzie, and Josephine Moran. Highly commended: Daisy Bissett. David Thomas, and Margaret O'Connor. ... Final: Thelma M'Kenzie, 72 points, 1; Willie Brown, 68 points, 2; Josephine Moran, 67 points, 3. Reel o' Tulloch, in costume, boy ox; girl, 12 and under 16.—Final: Thelma M'Kenzie, 70 points, 1; Willie Brown, 65 points 2; Marjorie Campbell 64 Mints, 3. Highly commended: David Thomas, Daisy Bissett, and Josephine Moran. New Zealand Test Recital (Ladies). Open class, (a) "Marguerite", (Whittier).—There were no recalls, as contestants have to recite an "own selection" piece to-morrow afternoon. Recitation in character (not humorous), boy or girl, under 12. Own selection, Marks given for" costume.—R«calle: Gwen Daltoij, "Romeo and Juliet"; Joycq Staff. "Pierrot"; Sinclair Breen, "Au Old Romance"; and Stella Chapman, "Titania." Final not yet decided. Junior Test Recital, boys under 16. Own selection. —Recalls: Douglas Ed* wards. Mastcrton; W._H. Knox, Wellington. and lan Cook, Wellington. Final yet to be decided. Vocal solo, aocompanied by singer— Final: Mrs. N. V. Le Petit, 132 points, 1; Miss M. B. Easson, 129 points, 2. Shakespearean Recitation, "Portia's Speech to Bassanio," from "The Mep chant of Venice."—Final: Miss Florence Churchill, 177 points, 1; Mifes Linda M'lntyre, 175 points, 2. Br.rns's Song, Gentlemen. Own select tion. Only one entry.—No award made. Girl's Song, 12 and under 16. Own selection.—Final: Miss Fountain, 137 points, 1: Miss Nellie Amies, 134 points, 2: Miss Ives (Cbristehurch), 132 points, 3 Recitation in Character (Humorous), Boy or Girl, 9 and under 12. Final: MJVter Lawrence Searle, 201 points, 1; Miss Sinclair Breen, 195 points, 2; Miss Stella Chapman, 191 points, 8. New Zealand Test Recital;. Gentlemen, fest piece and own selection. Test piece, "Tho Parson's Son,", repeated last evening. Final: Mr. K. Dillon, 337 points, 1: Mr. Lionel Inch, 334 points, 2: Mr. J. Deere (Auckland), 333 points, 3.