PATRIOTIC COMPETITIONS.

Hokitika Guardian, 26 September 1918, Page 1

PATRIOTIC COMPETITIONS.

CONCLUDING SESSION

The Patrotic Competitions were brought to a close last evening at the Princess Theatre. The attendance was again small, the public interest in tho event having been of a very restricted character. Another good programme of events was dance, songs and story following in quick succession, and supplying a very pleasant entertainment. The applause throughout the evening was frequent and free, the audience enjoying evidently the good work put up by the competitors. The results yesterday evening were : (Recitation, boys under 9 years: “ Mv Ship and I” ; William Ridlnnds, 115, 1; C. Collyer, 103, 2'; P. Blank, 100, 3.

Recitation, boys under 12 years, “The Flag of England”: Andrew Hickson, 110, 1; C. Thorpe, 2.

Recitation, boys under 16 years: “ The British -Fighter ” : L. Rough, 1. Recitation (National): L. commended.

Contralto Solo: Miss M. Reynolds 1. Sacred Solo: Miss C. Lloyd, 1: Miss M. Reynolds 2.

National Song (in costume): Miss Hazel King, in “ Jock o’ Hazel Dean,

Strathspey and Reel, 12 years and under: M. Gibbons. 1; Alva Mclntosh, 2; May Maunder, 3. Strathspey and Reel, over 12 years: Miss E. Mclntosh, 1: Miss F. McIntosh, 2; Miss Hazel King, 3. Scan Trans, 12 years and under : Miss Gibbons, 00, 1; M. E. King. 51, 2; A. MclntosTv and M. Maunder 50, 3. Sean Trims, over 12 years: G. Inglis, 00, 1; L. Mclntosh and H. King, r 9,2. Irish Jig, 12 years and under: Master J. Inglis, 1; M. Gibbons, 2. Irish Jig. over 12 years: M. Duncan, 1; E. Mclntosh, 2; L. Mclntosh, 3 Fancy Dancing (costume): M. Gibbons, 1 : (encored). Mr H. Macdonald, the visiting judge of the dancing, gave an exhibition of Highland dancing, which was immensely enjoyed by the audience. Messrs Wilson (elocution) and S'fcaffan (music) reviewed the performances in the various competitions, briefly criticising the work done. The former referred again to the value of the competitions for the benefit of the young, and, as a schoolmaster, said he fully realised the advantage in helping to equip the young folk for their afterlife experiences. He hoped when the next competitions came round the school committee would taken an interest in the event, and seize the opportunity for the benefit, of the pupils in their charge. Mr Evans, President of the Overseas Club, who presided ) thanked one ajul all for their assistance, and hoped when the Competitions came round next year the Hindonburg line of indifference would be pierced, and that tho public would show a greater interest in the event. The proceedings concluded shortly after 10 o’clock with the singing of the National Anthem.