WESTLAND COMPETITIONS

Hokitika Guardian, 24 August 1926, Page 1

WESTLAND COMPETITIONS

A BUMPER. SUCCESS. The first day of tho Westland Competitions ran its course yesterday most successfully. All sessions were well attended. There was a large house in the afternoon, and at night the 'Town Hall was packed. '[’lie programme for tho day’s work was got off well, and all celerity was displayed. There were a large number of performers, and tho competitions went without a hitch. The public displayed great interest in the performances, and all the competitors had friendly receptions. The recitations by tho little ones were a feature of the day’s proceedings. They all did excellently, and on several occasions the audience was just charmed. Some very good work was done in the elocutionary division and the judge (Mr Bush) praised it greatly.'On tho musical side there was quite an entertaining programme. Tho instrumental items were weak only in numbers. But the quality was there and greatly enjoyed and loudly appreciated. The vocal section was good, and was praised specially by tho judge (Mr Moss), who stated the competition in the mezzo-soprano solo was equal to anything in tho Dominion, Tho whole programme was received with general approbation, and the success of tho competitions was established beyond question.

During the evening, Air D. .T. Evans (President) who acted also as supervisor, expressed tho thanks of the ■' ciety for the success achieved. Those who had assisted tho Society with advice in directing its formation, wore thanked specially. Praise was given also to all local supporters who had helped with the prize funds and in other directions, including a special tribute to tho judges and Mr Morris (lion secretary). A telegram was read from Dr Kennedy, Vice-President, who is absent in Christchurch, conveying best wishes for the success of the Competitions.

Both judges spoke very eulogistic-ally at both the afternoon and evening sessions of the work of the performers, who should feel very flattered at the high praise meted out to them. A special feature of the evening programme was an introduced violin solo by Miss E. Wallace, of Greymouth. The young lady is an artist of exceptional ability, and was accorded a double encore for her brilliant playing. THE AWARD LIST. The following additional awards were made at yesterday’s sessions: Piano Solo, 9-12 years, ‘‘Fairy Dance,” —M. Graham 1, H. Rowe 2. Sight Reading, 12-15 years—P. .T. Dowell 1, M. P. Gillooly 2. Tbe judge described this an excellent section. Recitation (open)—Miss It. Clarke 1.40, 1; Miss E. Clarke 138, 2. Musical Monologue, “The Foreign Legion”—Miss B. Evans (Ross) 1. Recitation, “Off to Poppy Land,” final—Miss J. Stapleton 1.41, 1; blasters .T. Gillooly and T. Ward (equal) 140, 2; B. Staines and T. Iveown, commended. Soprano Solo, “A Summer Xight,”— Miss Borton 1. Recitation, “Hullo,” final—■€'. Lynn 149, 1; C. Northcroft, 139. 2; V. Nightingale, 137, 3; A. Coulson, 135, 4. Recitation, Humorous—Miss B. Evans (Ross) 1. Shakespeare Recitation (ITenry V.)— Air J. P. Stopforth, 143, 1; blisses E. and C. Brown (equal), 132, 2. Instrumental Piano Trio.—blisses M. Ruane, M. Houston and M. Paget 1: blisses R. and G. Jacobs and A. Lynn 2. Girls’ Song—“ln the Garden of Tomorrow.” final—A. Lynn, 158, 1 ; .T. Dowell, 155, 2; P. Dowell, 3. Piano Solo, “Spring Song,” final— G. Jacobs, 1.53, 1; P. Dowell. 152, 2; AT. Houlnhan 3. Mezzo Soprano Solo. “Thank God for a Garden,” final—Miss Pascoe, 159. 1 : Miss Slierrifly 158, 2; Miss Gillooly, 3; bliss E. Knight 4. TO-DAY’S DOINGS. This morning the competitions were resumed at the Town Hall at 9.30 o’clock and at the Princess Theatre at 10 o’clock. The programme will he continued this afternoon in both halls, and at tho Princess Theatre to-night at 7.30 o’clock, there will he a demonstration l>y the prize winners. Admission will be, upstairs 2s, downstairs Is. In the absence, of the Mayor, an address will he given hv Air H. M. Coulson, Deputy-Mayor. The Competitions promise to wind up to-night most successfully.

TO-DAY'S HAPPENINGS. The Competitions were continued today, another large attendance being present. There was a very fall programme from 9.30 to 12.30, 1 all the items being followed with great interest. The following were the results announced at the luncheon adjournment : Violin Solo.—“ Gavotte in G,” V. .Martini 1. C. Schroder 2. Piano Solo.—Dance ‘‘Creole,” A. Lynn, 1(15, 1; It. Jacobs. 162, 2. Piano Solo.—“ The Butterfly,” G. Jacobs, 167, 1 ; 11. Jacobs 2. Recitation.—“ It Couldn’t, he Done.” ( Recalls for this afternoon): D. Heinz, N. Wormington. C. Saunders, 51. Moore. Highly commended : .1. Williams, C. Duncan. Reading.—” Beneath the Stars.” Recalls for this afternoon :N. Dun ford, N. Wood, S. Groufsky. N. Keen, lb Stephens. P. Dowell. J. Dowell. Recitation.—“Vitai Lampada,” liecalls for this afternoon. E. Hanrahan. J. Wormington. A. Blair. N Wood. N. Dun ford. Both judges gave an address to the competitors, with, hints, in regard to the work in the different sections. TO-NIGHT’S PROGR-VMME. The Demonstration Concert begins at the Princess Theatre at 7.45 o’clock this evening. The following will he the programme: Instrumental Trio (piano). Recitation, “Off to Poppy Land.” Mezzo Soprano Solo, “Thank Cod for a Garden.” Violin Solo, “Barcarolle.” Dance. Hornpipe. Recitation, “Hullo.” Soprano Solo. “A Summer Night.” Piano Solo, “Butterfly.” Prepared Beading. Violin Solo. “Gavotte in G.” Dance, Highland Fling. Musical Monologue, “The Foreign Legion.” Piano Solo,.“Anita.” ■Recitation, “It Couldn’t he Done.” Song—“ The Lilac Tree.” Piano Solo, “Fairy Dance.” Miss Melba Gibbons in a special farewell number. Recitation, Own Selection. Baritone Solo, “I Did Not Know.” Action Chorus. j Piano Duet. Dance. Sean Triubhais.

Operatic Solo. Recitation, “Vitai Lampada.” Song, “In the Garden of To-morrow.” Dance, Irish Jig. Sight Reading. Piano Solo, “Spring Song.” Request Solo, Miss J. Dowell. Shakespeare Recitation, Henry V. Choral Singing, (1) Part, (II) Unison. Recitation, Humorous. Dance, Sword Dance. Sacred Solo. , Recitation, ‘‘Dr Dan’s Secret.” Piano Solo, “Dance Creole.” NATIONAL ANTHEM.