WESTLAND COMPETITIONS

Hokitika Guardian, 23 August 1927, Page 3

WESTLAND COMPETITIONS

TUESDAY’S RROC K EDI XUS. Tho interest of I lie general public in the Competition:-, was i.ianilc'-ted again to-day, liy gooj aliendame ironi the lornsiicnecinent of the evcnls tiiidauce grew, ami ’ey 1 lie alteruooii there was again a lull bouse. The public interest augurs well for the winding up of the Competitions at the Princess Theatre to-night. TO- DAY'S RESULTS. MORNING SESSION. Humorous recitation, under twelve years, own .selection. Niue compel cl. This was a very good section y. it i a well varied class of picas, anil the public was much interested and entertained. Recalls, .Maly .McGavin and Joy Wiinl. The Judge said tnry wero the only two to get the ueie,sa.ry humour out of the piece, though at the same tinm they had the most suitable selections. Action chorus, own .selection, under 12 years; not more than 23 voices, (’on ven l School s.mg a newer mhim very prettily, the actions being good, and the whole presentation, ver\ pleasing. Reading at sight. 15 to 18 years. Two competitors. The Judge considered the effort disappointing. The word “reticulation” secured a difheulß . Move practice was necessary. H. Thiele 00. D. Tie ill'. 5o marks, was the award.

Musical Monologue, under 12 years, (not humorous). Ten competitor.-'. Some ef the candidates did well, though there must be sympathy hetveei, the accompaniment and the speaker. Recalls were—Violet Ross. Allan Coles, Joy Ward. Mary Tinders. William Sunder*. ' • be heard this jifternoou. Ak'zzo-Sopnuio. “MorniiV-* vocnlN. The winner of Cue section was Mh>s Rita Morris 73. who improveu oil the previous effort. Airs Turnbull 72. was not as good ns previously. Recitation in Chara-ter. . V2 i” vents, own selection. Two competed. Rath competitors failed to rc.mm' the reality of the character -cpmwßod. Noelcon Woinpuetan and D«rrt.iy Hughes were recalled for the after-

noon. Musical Afonologrr. 15 to T? years, own .selection, one entry:—Rr.i-v AL'--slval! 1. The Judge complimented the competitor on her good lvivni >n. Violin Sol*. “S bon R; .--warin'’ (Kreisleri 15 to H wars, foiw t yN would have wished. It required •!■■”- .ate treatment. Master Ac Vers 71. was winner, with a nice stvle. v<\u- th" ~-.,ts. The p-wiV.-mv - *Vn : d T-vr. heard tho gnr.mpphow' rw I <•' ivcoo by the composer. Ale - ior Alr.-tiii 72 was see-ad an! Master jo. liotihfliniv Ci was third. Choral singing, own selection, under 1 s years, two items, part and unison, not more than 20 voices, for the Newman Challenge Cup. Last year’s winners. Convent School. This was a very pleasing feature indeed. Convent A sang an original composition “ A\ cstland,” the words being composed in Dunedin, and the

music by a Sister of the local Convent. The number had a very hearty reception, going with a fine swing. The Woodstock school sang very pleasingly, and Convent B also pleased the audience. The platings were:—Convent A. 1 Woodstock School 2, Convent B 3. Classic Dance (concerted) senior girls one entry. This number was very acceptable to tlu> audience, the ten girls all deporting themselves quite artistically.

Sacred Solo, open, own selection nine competitors. Proceeding.

.MONDAY' PROCEEDINGS.

AFTERNOON SESSION

Recitation, open, own selection, second section, eleven competitors. Ii was a good competition. Recalls, Beatrice Stephens. Joy AVard. Noleen Worminglon, Joan Rutland. P. AfcGnvin. Allan Coles. Jean. Dowell. Aiezzo Soprano Solo, “Aloming I L. Hat minor). Six competitors. Mr Moss said lie recalled Aliss Rita Aforris and Airs Turnbull. The singers .seemed to get the wrung impression, of the song, which should have a bright opening representing a fine morning. Aliss Wylie was third, but missed the brightness of the piece. Ballet. Pas de Seal. 7 to 10 years, six competitors : loan Baker 8-3. 2nd: Joyce I’arkhill 82. 3rd. 'The audience greatly enjoyed this number. The -ledge (Mrs Hannaiii) said the winning compel itor Lad a good idea of dancing and a nice sense of rythm. and was graeetul. *he corn! performer required to lira I, lice 1 !l >‘ hand movement.