THE COMPETITIONS

Evening Star, Issue 24290, 3 September 1942, Page 4

THE COMPETITIONS

SECOND LAST DAY There were fewer classes to be judged tins morning, when the forty-first annual festival of the Dunedin Competitions Society entered on its second' last judging day, and only the Concert Chamber and His Majesty’s Theatre were engaged. The largest class was the lioder solo, in which 25 competitors were heard. Owing to the inconvenience that would have been caused to competitors, there was no break in this morning’s programme in recognition of the Day of Intercession. It is intended, however, to have a short break in this evening’s programme, during which the audience will sit in silence. This morning’s results were:— VOCAL. Judge: Mr H. Temple While. Solo, lioder, own selection.—The recalls, to be heard to-morrow night, were Misses Pat Woods and Clara House, Baritone Solo, ‘ Cargoes.’—Mr Hugh McAuley (Hyde), 81 points, 1; Mr lan Collins, 80, 2; Messrs W. Clarke and Norman Clapp, 79, 3. Four competitors. ELOCUTION. Judge: Mr Errol Muir. Character Recital, 12-16, own selection; 125 points.—Mary Hopewell (Christchurch,) 98 points, 1; Joyce Taylor, 94, 2; Glenna Smith, 93, 3. Very highly commended: June Applegate. Highly commended: Alma MoAllan. Eight competitors. Humorous Character Sketch, open, own selection.—The recalls, to be hoard to-mor-row night, were Misses Margaret Uftou, Frances Robson, and Cavell Trask. INSTRUMENTAL. Judge: Dr T. Vernon Griffiths. Quartet, under 18.—The following, to reappear to-morrow night, were recalled: — Joyce Seaton, G. Adams, Norma Waite, and Lois Webb, D. Christensen, N. Kincaid, J. Lanhara, and C. Muschamp; June Williams, Shirley Salmon, Rona Williams, and Jim Timlin. DANCING. Tho dancing judge (Miss Kathleen Mathews) announces an alteration in the first and second places of the tap dancing, under 10 class. First place now goes to Eunice Bell, with 77 points, and second to Marion Cain, with 75 points. Previously tbs placings were reversed. Concluding Events. To-night’s programme to be presented at His Majesty’s Theatre will include Mr Stan. Lawson’s spectacular ballets, Mrs Anita Oliver’s 15-minute entertainment, ‘ The Naughty ’Nineties,’ vocal scholarship for men, elocution scholarship, ballet dances, and contralto solos. At His Majesty’s Theatre to-morrow morning an interesting programme will include character dances, tap duos, and song and dance, and in the afternoon child’s action songs and songs in character. This programme should be especially attracti%-e to the - children. At the Concert Chamber humorous recitations and vocal solos for ladies will be held. On Saturday a special matinee will be held at His Majesty’s Theatre at 2.15, when the gems of the children’s items heard during the festival will be presented by prize winners. At 7.30 on Saturday night the festival will bo brought to a conclusion by tho demonstration concert, when the outstanding features of tho festival wilt bo presented by prize winners. The pi-o-grammes at both afternoon and evening sessions will include some of the spectacular ballets that have been presented during the festival.