THE COMPETITIONS

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 4, 30 September 1920, Page 8

THE COMPETITIONS

f EXCELLENT PIANO DUETS INTERRUPTIONS DURING THE SINGING Largo audiences were again the rule at yesterday's sessions of the Wellington competitions, the evening performances being particularly well attended. There were no outstanding features at tho evening session save the pianoforte duets, whi'ch brought forth talent of a very high order, the winners doing excellent work. In the clionis contests for 6chool children it was regrettablo that a section of the audience spoilt the children's efforts bv laughter aiul interruption, this filet beisig commented on by tho judge, Mr. Harold Gregson, The winners of tile contest. Marist Brothers, deserved their win thoroughly. The comedictta Produced was not the type for competitions, a higher standard being required. During the evening the shield won by tjio Nanier West School was presented. RESULTS. Tho results of yesterday's competitions are;— Piano Duet. Open class. Own selection.—Recalls: Mr. E. P. Tanner (Wellington) and Mr. Boyce (Wellington), "Tarantella" (Raff); Mr. E. P. Tanner (Wellington) and Mr. Croxford (Wellington), "Pinalo Concerto (Weber); Miss Linda Riddell (Wellington) and Miss Florence Fitzgerald (Wellington), Grieg's "Norwegian Dance." Final: Messrs. Tanner and Croxford, 147 points, 1; Messrs. Tanner and Boyce, 140 points, 2; Misses Fitzgerald and Riddell, 138 points, 3. Sacred Solo (Baritone or Bass). Own selection.—Recalls; Mr. Roland Smith (Christchurch), "Tliou'rt Passing Henc.o'*; Mr. S. M. Brewer (Wanganni), "The Lord Is My Light"; Mr. D. M'Uill (Christchurch), "The Lord Is My Light." Pinal: Not yet awarded. Operatic Solo (Contralto), Open class. Own selection.—Recalls: Mrs. C. J l '. I'. i Mercer (Damievirke), "Ombra Mai Fu," I Miss Mona Castlo (Wellington), "Sweet Spirit Ilcar my Prayer"; Mrs. W. J. Coventry (Wellington), "Softly Awakes my Heart." Pinal.—Not yet awarded. Chief Piano Selection (Lady or Gentleman), ."Prelude .in D Minor," op. 28 (Chopin).—No recalls until own selection is played. Character Dance, 12 and under IG.— Recalls: Miss Roma Bitossi (Wellington), Miss Tlielma M'Kenzie (Wellington), Miss Mavis King (Wellington), Miss Illma Colo (Wellington). Pinal: Miss Cole, 1; Miss King, 2; Mi6s Bitossi, 3. Speciul mention: Jliss M'Kcnzu.-. Recital, with. Musical Accompaniment. Ladies (pathetic or dramatic). Open class. Own selection—Recalls: Miss M. Shearer (Lower Ilutt), Miss Evelyn Aitchcson (Lyall Bay), Miss Ivy Middliyuiss (Levin), "Smilcstones"). Final—Not yet awarded. Action Recitation (humorous), own Selection.—RecnlUs: Miss S. Chapman (Christchurch), "Character from the Umbrella"; Miss Sinclair Breen ' (Wellington), "Mary (PawceliU"; M'iss .loy«!> Staff (Christchurch), "Training for tho Stage"; Miss Gwen Daltou (Napier), "Two Tilings at Once." Pinal—Not yet awarded. Humorous Recitation (gentlemen), open class.—Recalls: Mr. J. J. Deero (Auckland), "liend/s Sermon"; Mr. 13. C. Smythe (ICilbirnio), "The J.P. ; Mr. K. S. Dillon (Wellington), "Tho Clean Sweep." Pinal.—Not yet awarded. Vocal Solo and Accompaniment, lady or gentleman—Recalls: Miss I'. Massey. (Wellington), "None But u Lonely fljwt" (accompanist, Miss 'Chudllcy); Miss M. B. Easeon (Wellington), "Lorraine, Lorraine Loreo" (accompanist, Miss E. Joyce); Mrs. W. <T. Coventry (Wellington), "I Hear a Thrush at Eve (accompanist, Mr. L. A. Coventry). Final not yet awarded. Too Dance, 12 and under IG.—Final: Miss Diana Tabor (l'almerston North), S3 poinls, 1; Miss J. Julian (Wellington), 74 points, 2; Miss M. King (Wellington), G4 points, 3. Recitation iu Character i(not humorous)—Pinal; Miss Gw«u Daltou (Romeo and Juliet, Act 4, Sc. 1) and Miss Joyce Stall' 1 equal. No third prize was awarded. Special trophies (Mr. Warwick), Misses S.- Brcen and Glmpmaii. Children's Chorus, under 12, own sej lection. Pinal: Marist Brothers 3 School, ;fliorndoii. 144 points, 1; _ Berhamporo School, 143, points, 2; Napior West School, 133 points, 3. Recitation, N.Z. author (Bugler Allen).—Final: Mr. E- C. Smythe (Kilbirnie), 1; Miss Florence Churchill, Kelbum, 2. Girls' Song, "Pour-leaf Clover."— Final: Ada Kearns (Petnne), 130 points, 1; Kathleen l'hilpott. (Christchurch), 127 points, 2; Doris Warr (Wellington), 125 points, 3. Story Without Woids—No recall yet made.—"At tho Races" (Miss D. Stevens and Mr. L. Inch). Sacred Solo, soprano or mezzo soprano.—Final: Miss P. Massey (Wellington), 1« points, 1; Miss M, Knight (Lower Hutt), 141 points, 2; Miss V. M. Newman (Wellington), 138 points, 3. Comc-dietta, "The New Hat."—(Misses L. Nicholas and I. Weymss, Mrs. W. J. Hnlligan and Mr. B linger). Final of Comedietta contest not yot awarded. The Competitions will be continued to-day.