WESTLAND COMPETITIONS

Hokitika Guardian, 15 May 1930, Page 5

WESTLAND COMPETITIONS

FIRST DEMONSTRATION

CONCERT.

There was a capacity house at the Princess Theatre last evening for the first demonstration concert, marking the close of the Competitions, and in addition a number of people were unable to gain admission.' The fare provided was. a liberal o r ne, some forty items being set down, while the quality gave an outline of the general excellence of the work submitted during the Competitions. The programme was well varied, and every item proved* most acceptable. The appearance of some visitors was a happy addition because of the distinctive character of their presentation. Mr Barton-Ginger, the elocution judge, delighted the audience with his character sketches, while Miss Bush’s rendering of “The Monk’s Prayer,” captivated the auditors. The singing of a. visitor from Christchurch was another delight. These numbers supplementing the very full programme given by the competitors, provided an entertainment of a very high order indeed, and indicated the high plane of artistic merit the Competitions have now attained,

The following was the programme submitted and carried through in'h very prompt manner, the stage direc* tiou being a feature of the proceedings:— '

Piano Solo, “Butterfly,” Zita Munson; Musical Monologue “Smile Stones,” Ida McDonald; Recitation in Character, “Portia’s Reply to Bassanio,” F. Sparkes; piano Duet, “Valse. Caprice,” N. Brooks and E. Baker; Operatic Pas de Seul, Toe Dance, E. : Robertson; Duet in Character, “Two* Dolls,” J. and M. Coulson; Recitation from N.Z. Author, “Gathering Peaches,” H. Perry; Recitation, “Matilda,” S. Sanders; Character Dance, “Flower ‘Girl,” Nora Park; Musical Monologue, “Road of Ten Thousand Crosses,” A. Coles; Anthem, All Saititp* Cnoif; Piano Solo, G. Jacobs; Sacred Solo, “Like as the Hart Desireth,” R. Morgan; UnisomSong, “Fairy Pipers,” C. Lynn, E. Clarke, L. Ackers, V: Ross; National Dance, “Highland Fling,” Y. Knowles; Musical Monologue, “A Gentleman of France,” N. Wright; Humorous Recitation, “New Food,” N. McDonnell; Sacred Solo, “The Evening Hymn,” M.. Groufsky; Musical Monologue, “Rosie’s Relations,” E. Howat; Operatic Pas de Seul, Toe Dance, Melva Moss; Recitation, “Light of Stars,” M. Hannan; Ladies Solo, “Waltz Song from Tom Jones,” A. Lynn; Recitation, “Hymn of Empire,” A. Campbell; National Dance, Sword Dance, Edna,Armstrong; Quartette, Mr, Mrs, Miss N. and Mr C. Wright; Recitation, “A Consecration,” J. Stopforth; Violin Solo, J. Ackers; Classic Solo Dance, E. Hannah ; Recitation, lied Hiding Hood,” Betty Brown; Song “June is in My Heart,” N. Wright; Story Without Words, “Two Sparks in a Railway Carriage,” M. and P. MeGavin; Bass Solo, “Yale,” C. Wright; Recitation, “Minehaha,” N. McDonnell; Soprano Solo, “Butterfly. Wings,” C. Wylie. Miss Daly was the principal accompanist, assisted by Misses Giese, Lynn, Wright, Bush, Mrs Cooper and Mr A„ Lilly. At the opening of the programme, Mr D. J. Evans, President, in speaking of the success of the festival, referred to the helpful work of the judges, and the advance in the standard of production. It was the aim of the Society, he said, to encourage the love for better music and literature, and that was being achieved, as the successive years passed. Reference was made also to the good work of the Secretary (Mr Osmers), the valuable assistance given by Miss Daly, the official aoeompaniste, and her lieutenants including Miss Giese, the help from Everybody,s Pictures in granting the use of the Theatre for three nights, donors of special prizes, and all who. ..ad contributed to the success, not omitting .'the -competitors for theirpainstaking work in preparation, and the public for their appreciated sup* poet. The President announced the following results of the Competition referring to the special prize donated by Mr Bavton-Ginger for the highest aggregate marks in specinl sections: Special of £2 2s’od for adult section: Miss Mona Hannan 495, Miss Hazel Perry 484, Mr James Stopforth 894. Special of £1 Is for juvenile section: Miss Nellie McDonnell 412, Miss Nancy Wright 389, Miss Mollie Perry <JBS. * '

The Society’s £5 5s special, for the most promising of the juvenile pianofate players, went to Miss Zita Munson, and as confirming the judge’s decision in this instance, it was announced that Miss Munson had also secured from Trinity College Exhibitions for iier work in Senior and Intermediate sections.

TO-NIGHT.

The Second Demonstration Concert takes place to-night when an entirely different programme will be rendered. A number of Gre.vmouth performers wdl apne.tr, including Messrs Boote, Learmont and McGrath. There will be some excellent vocal and instrumental numbers by the various performers. From the advance hooking, there should he another crowded attendance. The concert starts punctually at 7.3 f), and the patrons are required to he in their seats by that hour.