WESTLAND COMPETITIONS

Hokitika Guardian, 13 May 1931, Page 3

WESTLAND COMPETITIONS

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS. “Ladies' Solo” (own selection), Mr E. Moss’ Medal. Recalls: Miss A. Lynn (L’ete), Miss J. Warren (The Second Minuet), Mrs Turnbull (Like to a Lam ask Rose). There were nine competitors, and quite a good class throughout. “Songs for Girls,” 9 to 15, (own selection), Cora Lynn (My Mother Bids Me Bind My Hair), 85, 1 ; Connie Staines (The Dandelion) and Mavis McDonald (Fairy Laundry) 83, equ a ! 2; Rose Parker (Waiat e Poi) 3. One other competed, a very pleasing class, the winner being praised specially. “Character Duet,” (own selection) 13 to 17. Only one competitor, Connie Staines and Ron McDougall (Hitching Tower). This the judge enjoyed greatly and awarded 95 marks, praising the presentation greatly. “Test Recitation”, 13 to 16. “Laugh and Be Merry.” Seven competed, and tho recalls for the evening were. Rose Barker, Jean Kyle and .Toy Ward.

“Song in Character,” 13 to 16, (own selection), Cora Lvnn (Whore the Bee Sucks) the only competitor was awarded 80 marks.

final sessions. The final sessions of the Westlanu Competitions yesterday were all well attended. Good attendance in the forenoon, larger in the afternoon, anti" All Saints’ Hall was crowded at night. There was a very successful finish and wind up to the Competitions. Some splendid work was produced yesterday. The vocal items were a treat, and each performer won hearty applause. It was a very satisfied audience which dispersed last night artei three hours of solid entertainment with every item loudly applauded. Before the close of the proceedings, the President (Mr Evans) thanked the public for their sustained patronage, and hoped to see ttYo bumper houses for the demonstration concerts at the Theatre, to night and to-morrow night in order to assure the finances of the Society. The judges were: thanked' for their courtesy and consideration, and.for their helpful-criticism of the perfumers’ work. Special praise was meted to the 1 competitors for the targe amount of work they had put in, and given of their best in the artistic work presented. . . LAST. . NIGHT'S AWARDS. Song for Boys, 15-18 years, own selection, one competitor.: The judge said the lad sung with good feeling but his voice was breaking and in the circumstances no award could be made. The section, perhaps should not he included in the programme. Recitation, 13-16, (test) “Laugh and Be Merry,’’ retails:—Rose Parker 80: 1; -lean Kyle and Joy Ward 78, equal 2. The Judge . praised the winner for her bright presentation; the smiling mood being well maintained throughout. / < ■ Sacred Solo, Girls under 16, own selection:—A. E.. Coulson 78, 1; Alary Groufsky 74, 2. Recitation, Humorous, under 18 years, own selection, recalls:- —Ida McDonald 82, 1; Joy Ward 81, 2; K. Howat 80, 3. The Judge praised the winner for her well .controlled delivery of the pourtrayal of a not unfamiiia; figure—-the cheerful (sic) visitor Ah Brown said the artistry of tho second performer was easily the best, hut the class called for effective humour. Tenor Solo, “At Dawning,”: -Ah E. Boote 78, 1; Mr T. Hatch 75, 2. The Judge said he wa s disappointed with both perionners. The voting men should fall in love, to induce more expression into the presentation of finitem! Some defects in the interpretation were also pointed out. Recitation, 13 to 17 (own selection), recalls: —Joy Ward 85, 1 ; F. Collogan 81, 2; J, Kyle 80, 3. Mr Byron Brown passed special praise on the winner’s 'work, stating he had awarded her the highest marks of the competition. The second performer had brought out the Shakespearean episode depicted nicely, while the third performer was very promising, and will go far in elocut,.unary work. Piano solo (own selection) Mr TV. Lindsay (Caprice Espagnol) 88, I ; Miss M. Stopforth 85, 2. Air Lilly said the winner give quite a concert performance. It was very creditable indeed. The young lady played capably but the piece was not difficult, but the performance was a good one.

Character Sketch (dramatic) own selection: —J. Stopl'orth (Mark Anthony) 82, awarded first prize, thougli tl’.e only competitor. Dialogue in Character, 12 to 17 years, own selection: —Diary and Pat McGavin (Sir Peter and Lady Teazle) 80 awarded first prize for a very fair delivery from one of the classic plays of a hundred year s ago. Sacred solo (own selection), recalls: i-Dlr FJ. Boote 01. 1; Dfrs Turnbull 90, 2; Miss Lynn 80 3; Miss McDonald 88. v.li.e. Tile Judge passed high praise on the artistry of the performers, and considered the class one of the host •ie had judged. Ladies’ Solo (own selection) Dir Dfoss’ Medal, recalls:—Mrs Turnbull 8;>, 1; Miss A. Lynn S.’j. 2; Dl.iss J. 'Warren 11, 3. ' ’

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D. Heinz, only competitor, awarded Ist. prize. Tenor Solo (own selection): —Mr E. Boote (Onawav, Awake Beloved) 90, 1; Mr T. Hatch* (Over the Wall of My Garden) 80, 2. Air Arthur Lilly in hi s final remarks extended congratulations on the general impiovement lie had noticed witli several of the perionners. He was disappointed with the higher classes in tho instrumental work after what lie had heard last year. He urged them all to persevere, and concluded by conveying good wishes from the Christchurch Society. TJio session then concluded.

Til® following was the test for reading at sight at the. Competitions. Tile article in question was written by the elocutionary judge, Mr Byron Brown, and at the request of some of the auditors, wo publish the excellent matter:—

NEW ZEALAND. Do we ever pause, in this time of depression, to count up our blessings? We, in this little wonder country, New Zealand? This beautiful land that was pioneered, by the finest breed of men and women, that over left the shores of the. British Isles? Here w© arc in a land that is ours, it is rich, productive, healthful, magnificent. If, at the present time, it is not prosperous, that fault lies in ourselves. Shakespeare says, “Tis in ourselves we, am .this, or thug; uOn c-.-. Bodies are. our gardens, to which our wills are gardeners; so that if. we will plant nettles or sow lettuce, set hyssop and weed up .'thyme,'' either to have it Sterile with .idleness; or niMiured with industry,' why-the power-and corrigible authority of- this, lies in our wills.” This. Tar laud-of our Empire, is only ninety one years old. M hat - wonderful things we Ju've dope with it. f ls productivity, per head, of, .population, is greater than any other country in the world. Its death rate, the lowest : its wealth, the greatest; its enterprise and progress, for so short a time, is the marvel of men. AYhat’s the mafti;r with us now? Have we lost our faith? Are we a Nation of grousers? Nothing of the sort, the breed nm s true as ever. Here we are ready to go forward still achieving, sGll pursuing, learning to labour and wait. AVc have.'the remedy in our own hal'd". The sun shines, tile rain rains, spring time and harvest never fail. .Man walks abroad iu the perfection, of his inanhoo'tl and "strength. Let us say with the poet Browning:

“The year’s at the spring, the day’s at -the m°ni; Morning’s ; at seven, the hillside’s dew pearled ; The lark’s on the wing, the snail's on tho thorn, God’s in his Heaven, .all’s 'right with the world.”

CHALLENGE TROPHIES. WINNERS. Choral Singing.— t-Newman Cup. 1926: Convent- Girls. 1927: Convent Girls A-.,. --"> 1928: Convent Girls/ 1929: Convent Senior-Oills. . 1930; .State School. ' 1931: No' Competitor. - Action Chorus.—Eaiuior. ' ■ 1926: Convent Jiiivipr. Girls. 1927 : Convent J union' Cfirls. 1928: Convent Junior Girls. 1929:- Stat.c School.,.'''' 1930: No Competitor. 1931 : No Competitor; ■ Shakespearean Recitation, Ladies.— Evans Rose Bowl. 1927: Aljs s L. Honey. 1928: Miss I. Evans. 1929: Miss F. Sparkes. 1930: Miss M. Hannan. 1931: Aliss Hazel Perry. S.hakcf pearean Recitation, .Men. — Seddon Cup. 1927: Air P. J. McGrath. • - 1928; Air W: McGratk?'- ; 1929: Mr W. AJcGrath. - 1930 : • Air' AV-. McCiratlt won out fight. 1931: New Trophy, Air T. Leari. lit; " Choir. Shield. 1927: All Saints’ Church Choir. 1928: St. Andrew’s Choir. 1929: All Saints’ Church Choir. 1930: All Saints’ Church Chou. 1931 : No Competitor. Recitation from New Zealand Author. “Lyttelton Cup.” 1929: Mr Jas. Stopforth. 1930: Aliss H. Perry. 1931 : Aliss F. Collogan.