THE COMPETITIONS FESTIVAL

Hokitika Guardian, 12 September 1929, Page 5

THE COMPETITIONS FESTIVAL

FOURTH DAY. The Competitions were continued to-day in pleasant weather. The attendance was good in the forenoon, and large in the afternoon. Much interest was evinced in the School Choirs, The Slate School competing this year against the Convent School. T b'e latter again carried the verdict. There was a fine set of recitations in character by juveniles 12 to 15, a high level being reached by some of the young performers. The stories without words provoked roars of laughter. Recitation, 15 to 18, ‘‘To Althea from Prison.” The competitors were’ Jessie May Veale, Noelle Dunford, Flo Snarkes, Phyllis Bond, Robert Galbraith. Brian McDiarmid.

Jessie Veale was placed third with 150 marks, and N. Dunford and B. McDiarmid were recalled in the afternoon for first and second places; 'Song for Girls. 14 to 18. Own Selection. The following competed:— Mary McGirr, “Everywhere I Look:” Myrtle Swenev, “Song of Sunshine - ;” Olivo Chesterman, “Summer Ruin;” Jane Warren, “Spreading the News.” Olive Chesterman, 163 ... 1 Jane Warren, 156 2 Mary McGirr, 154 3

. Recitation iri Character. 15 to 18. Own Selection. Dorothy Hughes in “Dorothy entertains the Minister.” was the only competitor, 120 marks were awarded.

Song in Character. 15 to 18 years. Own Selection. Robert Galbraith in “Tatters,!’ the .only competitor, was awarded .148 marks.

Choral Singing, under 18 years, in part song and unison singing. Three choirs competed. Convent, senior, 144 1 'State .'School, secondary 132 2 State School, primary 122 3

Recitation in Character, 12 to 15. Own Selection. The competitors were: Winston Reynolds, “The Plumber;” Joy Ward, “Joan of Arc;” Pat McGavin, “Devil May Care;” Mary McGavin, “Queen/Margaret’s Mockery;” Noeline Wormjngton, “Kate’s Agent;” Ena Clark. “Grandma at School Entertainment.” Edna Howat, “.roan of Arc;” Violet Ross.'''“Dolly Warden E.lna May Fowler, “Christmas Bells;” George Johnston. “Forget;” Jean Kyle, •‘Aunt Maria.” \ • .Toy Ward, 164 ............. 1 Edna Howat, 150 2 Marv McGavin. 136 3

Story Without Words. The competing pairs were:—Joy .Ward and Edna Howat, “At the. Exhibition:” Pat McGavin and Mary MoGayip, “Two Sparks Carriage;’’; Noeline Wormington and Ena Clark, “Mr and Mrs ’Bumble ;”' Violet Ross and Edna Fowler, “The Trials and Tribulations °f a Shopkeeper;” Flo Sparkes and Helen Renton, “Day at the Races.”

Noeline' Wormington and Ena Clarke. 164 1 Joy Ward and Edna Howat; 160‘ 2 P. and M. McGavin, .156.3

Song for Boys,- 14 to 18, Own Selection. • ? v '‘

Con. Warren, “Wondering Why.” 158 .• ...I.' 1 . * R, Galbraith, “Cheery Way,” 130 2 . The Competitions were continued throughoht the afternoon. The Demonstration Concert starts at 7.80 to-night; and there is .a programme ol some, fifty items. Encores will not be- permitted owing to the length of the-programme. The Judge, Mr L. C'liffe Stanford, 8.A., will speak in respect to the Competition work. 1