THE COMPETITIONS
(To the Editor.)
Sir, —I noticed while attending the competitions lately that the Wellington Society offered out of its funds five scholarships (at least), two of which were in the vocal section, two in the elocutionary, and the other in the musical side. This is a very worthy attempt to raise the standard of music, elocution, and song, but in the dancing section only the cash prizes in addition to a single cup and a- medal encourage the art of dancing, or is it .a science? I think that in view of the draw dancing offers, this side of the competitions could well afford to pay for a scholar: ship, and if the society responsible examined the'receipts and expenditure of each section, I am sure it would find my contention to be correct.
A substantial prize, such as a scholarship, would naturally be more sought after than a cup, which, is an honour while the former would be availed of and bo tend to increase the capabilities of the winner while it would still hold the same honour. It is pleasing to notice the large number of firms and private individuals giving trophies and scholarships, but I think the society could lead the way to benefit the dancers. —X am, etc., . .- . ' INTERESTED.
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Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 71, 20 September 1930, Page 13
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214THE COMPETITIONS Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 71, 20 September 1930, Page 13
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