WESTLAND COMPETITIONS

Hokitika Guardian, 9 May 1930, Page 5

WESTLAND COMPETITIONS

SUCCESSFUL OPENING

The Westland Competitions Society opened this season’s festival very successively at the Princess Theatre last evening. There was an excellent- attendance auguring well for the success of the season as a- whole. The President (Mr Evans) tool: occasion at the. outset to thank the public for their patronage and encouragement, and the competitors for their liberal support, the entries .showing an increase on the previous year. The President also had 'nleasur.e in intro-

ducing the judges, Aliss Waugh, dancing, Mr Arthur Lilly, A.R.C.0., music, and Mr Burton Ginger, elocu-

tion. Miss Waugh 'bowed her acknowledgements. Mr Lilly expressed pleasure at visiting the Coast, and created at once a. very pleasant atmosphere lor the competitors by the happy' way in which lie promised them every assistance with his criticisms. Mr Ginger who returned to *Hokitika after many years, also expressed his delight at being back again, and hoped the happiest of relations would be maintained. The programme for the evening proved a well varied, but long one, and it was well after ll o’clock before the final item. Then followed the results, which were given in a happy vein, and. the large audience dispersed shortly before midnight evidently well pleased with the full evening’s events. The following were the results announced

Musical Monologue, 15 to 18 years, own selection Miss Nancy Wright (“A Gentleman of France”) 77 points, 1; Miss Jessie Veale (‘‘The Game of Life”) 76, 2; Noeline ' Wonnington (“The Broken Wing”), 73, 3. Two others competed. Contralto Solo, “Homing,” (Eiego). Miss E. Knight, 65, 1; Mrs R. Findlay, 62, 2.

Piano Duet, “Hungarian Dance,” (Brahms): —Misses W. Stevenson and M. King, 74.

Recitation, Ladies, “The Light of Stai's,” (Longfellow):—Mona Hanliam, 85, 1; Hazel Perry, 81, 2; Flo Sparkes, 72, 3. Piano Solo (own selection): —Gwen Jacobs, 90, 1; Z. Munson, 83, 2. Recitation, (humorous), under 12:— Ida McDonald'. 82, 1; Mary Nielsen, 80, 2; Sylvia Sanders, 79, 3. Song in Character, (own selection), 13 to 15 years:—-Alice Radcliffe, 75, lq Duncan Heinz, 63, 2.. Piayette, up to 7 characters:— “Rory Aforesaid,” 73, 1;, “Followers,” 71 j 2. Piano -Solo, 16 to 18 years, “Rustle iof Spring.”:—Lily Stnifie®, 81, 1; Gwen Jacobs, 80, 2.

Choir, (Challenge Shield), Anthem, Hymn, and Glee:—All Saints’ Church Choir, 70, 1.

Prepared Speech (own selection): — Miss Hazel Perry, 78, 1; Air ,J. Stopforth, 75, 2.

Baritone Solo (own selection): —Air J. Stopforth, 80, 1; Air Thos. Aloore, 79, 2.

•Recitation in Character, 16 to 18 !year£, (own selection) :—Miss F. S.parkes, 73, 1. Piano Duet, (own selection): — Aliases Nancy Brooks and Edna Baker, 82, 1; Misses AV. Stevenson and M. King, 80, 2. The Competitions are being continued this forenoon and afternoon, 'both the Town Hall (elocution) and Princess Theatre (music and dancing section) being in use. A similar time-table will be observed at tbc halls to-morrow, and on Monday "and Tuesday, there will be full clay and night sessions at the Princess. Theatre?

Next Wednesday and Thursday nights will be reserved for demonstration concerts, and seats are now being booked up.

FRIDAY SESSION

FORENOON RESULTS

Piano Solo, 10 to 12, “Music Box. Recalls for Tuesday night.—Valerie Nightingale, Edward Sloop, Joyce Andrews, Betty Delbridge. There were thirteen competitors, the judge praising the class. Unison Song for four girls, under 16, “The Fairy Pipers.”—Cora Lynn, Eva Clarke, Louie Ackers, Violet Ross, 91 marks. The Judge praised the performance, .which he considered ideal for juveniles. The quartette he remarked was well trained. Character Dance, 10 #o 14 years.— Edna Armstrong, 69, 1, Florric Hall, 63, 2. Melva Moss, 62, 3. Seven competed. 3he work of the juniors was praised 'by Miss Waugh. Violin Solo, 16 to 18 years, “Serenade.”—Victor'J. Martin, 80, 1; Duncan Heinz, 65, 2.

Character Dance, under 10.—Nora Park, 60, 1; Joyce Bloc-ksage, 57, 2; Mary Part and Ruth Stewart highly commended.

Sacred Solo, girls under 15.—Alary Groufaky 86; 1; .Millie Coulson, 85, 2; Alice Radeliffe, 81, 3. Five competed.

Musical Monologue, under 12. Recalls. Werie Nightingale, Ida McDonald, Sylvia Sanders, Sylvia V. Gooch Alexis Campbell.

Recitation, New Zealand Author, junior section,. Recalls. —Pat MeGavin Mary McGavin, Flo Sparkes. Recitation. 7 years and under, “If T Knew.”—TV. Smith, 76, 1: Joan A. Gooch. 75. 2: Paul Sparkes and l.cwis Vealo, 74, 3.

Musical Monologue, under 12, humon’ous. —Sylvia Sanders, <6. 1; Ida McDonald, 75, 2; Paul Sparkes, 74, 3. The Judge congratulated the juniors on their work. Tliev did good work and all were enjoyable.