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Hokitika Guardian, 23 August 1927, Page 4

Prepared reading, 12 to 15 years: “Contentment” (Brooks). 8 competitors. The .lodge said the piece required careful phi using, with proper pau.sation. There were a few mispronunciations. 1 Insult: Xoelecn A\ ormington 73, Jean Dowell 72, I!. Stephens 71. Mr Bilsli comnieitteil on the diction of those placed. Harold Howe was highly enmim sided, also Pear! Dowell. Violin solo open ‘'Serenade (Drain,', one competitor: P. ('rough. Ballet, concerted, girls under 7. one <3itry. A pleasant and enjoyable number. Prepared Heading. 15 to 18 years, selected from ‘‘Don Quixote iCorv;■ i:tt -). Mr Basil said t.he chief fault in tiii.s was the weak ending of most ,;>■ t|i.. readers. There were some good readmits. Hi suit : Daisy .Marslia.ll .I, \"aney Wood .3. .Molly Cox »I. A critic ism was passed on the placed perloriners. Piano Solo, 12 to 15 years, "\als.e I (Durand), four recalls from Saturday. Mr Mess expressed pleasure with the performance. Myra Ktopiorth il. 0. Jacobs ami Peggy Carroll 73, each. J. Stn.veley 72. Character recitation. 5) to 12 years. The Judge remarked Ik was rather disappointed because the roeitatiou did not line in the character. There was one striking exception, and three recalls were decided ti|xm. lie hoped the three recalls would put more life into their work at night. With regard to the Instrumental Trio. Air Moss expressed pleasure with

the performance. The winners as an- , uouneed yesterday received ,5 marks. The second scored 74 marks and the . third placed trio £»f>. Mr Rusli pavo sonic gonornl remarks with regard to elocution, advising tho comipctitors to speak natiiro.il y. and always strive to stress tin* right word. ' They could do it mostly in ordinary ; conversation, hut utten tailed in competitions. | PUBLIC INTERESTED UNABATED. ‘

The third day of the Compel it .ions was continued yesterday as successfully as those which had gone belore. A fair attendance in llie morning, a toil " house ” in tlie afternoon, and a crowded attendance at night was the clay’s record. Too public interest was quite unabated, ami the programmes were remarkably well enjoyed. ’Jherewore .several novelties introduced tend many pretty numbers served to arrest, the attention of the audience unflag-, ingly. The musical section was verystrong yesterday, and the entertainment m this respect was specially good. To the elocution section the novelties introduced were striking. Miss James'

pupils in the recitation in character, for young children, presented some very acceptable portrayals, the fairy numbers being outstanding. The reading for juniors was a very useful section, and followed with close interest. The Shakespearean recital by the ladies was a memorable event and a special delight. Altogether the whole performance was fully worthy the occasion and evidenced the greatly improved standard of the Westland Competitions which are undoubtedly justifying themselves, and should now be well enough established to go on for ever, fulfilling a most useful' destiny for the good of the eoiumunitv.

EVEN INC .SESSION. The Rev. 0. Kudu les-Smitli • ( VicePresident) said it was clear the demonstrations were a success, and were going on for ever. He referred to the excellent work of the Secretary, who had done splendid work. The Judges had been considerate on the former occasion and that had encouraged the competitors this year. Then the tutors had done well. All the leading musicians had helped splendidly, and deserved thanks and credit for their material help. The Society was grateful for the help of the tutors. lie invited the audience to keep silence during the rendition of the items, and he “ sporty ” to all those entertaining. Operatic Soi'o, own selection, three competitors.—Miss Rita Horton, 77 ; Mrs Turnbull, 71. Tin’s was a. verygood section, good work being done. Miss Giesc was a sympathetic aecompaniste for the vocalists, all of whom, pleased the audience

Bullet, concerted, junior girls, one entry. Eight junior girls composed tlm bullet, and won hearty plaudits for their effort. Recitation, 12 to 15 years, 11 The ’Xmas Guest,” second section, recalls (final). There were three very good performances, hut they were hardly as good as on Saturday. Nevertheless the competitors did well, .loan Baker. 82 ; Xoeleen Worniington. •'-'1 ; Run Clarke. SO. Juvenile Oration, 15 to IS years (speech from any living statesman) own selection ; time limit seven minutes. One entry. Joan Tinker 1. The Judge considered the oration a masterpiece for a child so young, and she deserved the first prize. Joan was accorded an ovation hy the audience, and being recalled Sowed to the nudieiVcc to renewed applause. Boomerang Mouth Organ (own selection). eleven entries, hut only two competed. P. Ilonton, 70; IT. P. Heinz, (>7. The winner played several' familiar airs, and the novelty of the item appealed to the public. I’inno Solo “[-lappy Summer Bays,” (final) The Judge said it, was an interesting section. Some of the younger players showed great promise. Result—Edna. Baker 74. Jessie .Mclntosh .3. Dorothy Stnpforth and Dorothy Tnwood 72. Valerie Nightingale was highly commended, and awarded a I special prize from the judge. Ballet. Pas <lc Seal. senior girls, three entries—L. Staines PR, IT. Mr. TVhirter S 7. TV. Stevenson SO. .4 very entertaining event, and held the attention of the audience. Recitation in Character. recalls, final, 0 years to 12 years, own selection. Mr Bush said the charm-tors were all nicely dressed, and their tutors deserved all credit, for the performance put up. fora Lynn 89. was a striking presentation, with fine spirit all through. Joy Ward 79, second, also a good selection, kept the picture throughout. R. McGavin, 70. quite a good performance* for so

young a hoy. This section was a very pretty one. and the winner’s “Peter Pan.” will live long in the memory of those who enjoyed tne very fine performance hv one of such tender years.

Slmkesperian Recitation for ladies. “Lorenzo’s Eulogy of Music” (Merchant of Venice). Six entries. This was a hard section to determine, said the Judge. It was a blank verse piece, and should he recited to a steady rythm. The How of the words should ho maintained. Result—Miss Tlonev 73, Miss Knight and Miss Yoale 72. The Judge said he regarded the three young ladies mentioned as coming exponents of Shakespeare.

TO-DAY AND TO-NIGHT. The Competitions resumed this morning at 9.39. and after a short mid-day j adjournment, went on again at 1.30 when there were several recalls to do- I cide finals for to-night. j At the Princess Theatre this oven- j ing commencing a 7.45 o'clock there j will he a giant programme put on. and no doubt something of a record house. All the gems of the Demonstration will be reproduced, and there will be an entertainment creditable to all eonoerned. It should prove a night of nights for Hokitika,