THE COMPETITIONS

Hokitika Guardian, 12 May 1932, Page 3

THE COMPETITIONS

FIRST DI'DIONTBRATION CONCER'I A PLEASING- PROGRAMME. The first of the two demonstration concerts in connection with the annual Competitions took place last evening in the Princess Theatre when there was a large and enthusiastic audience, who gave the various performers a very happy reception. The following wa lS the programme, though not in order as given : Piano Solo, “Valse Caprice” L. Staines; Musical Monologue, ‘'The Junior God” I. McDonald; Character Dance, ‘‘The Chicken” Z. Austin; Song in Charcter, ‘‘The Geisha’s Song” M. McDonald; Recitation, . ‘‘The King’s

J Crumpets” V. Gilmoie; Irish Jig, H . McLean; Piano Solo “Miniature Pastorals No. 3” J. Armstrong; RecitaI tion, A. Jones; Recitation, “Bugler Allen” M. Bond 1; Highland Fling, V. Rouse; Violin Solo, “Thais Medita- | tion” D. Heinz; Recitation, “Radiate Joy” I. McDonald; Character Duo, “The Jockey and the Pony” Z. and I. Austin; Piano Solo, “Fur Elise” V. Nightingale; Recitation, H. Perry; Operatic Solo, “Love’s a Vagrant” R,. Morgan; Musical Monologue “In the Rain” S. Sanders, j Exhibition Dance, Miss M. Burgoyne; Recitation, Humorous, “The I Burglar” E. Howat; Choir, “Softly I Fall, the Shades of Evening” All Saints’ 'Choir; Dialogue in Character, “Peter Pan and Wendy”. E. Gilmore and l I. McDonald; Song, “Prologue Pagliacci” Mr F. A. Bullock; Recital, “The Vow” (Sir Gilbert Parker) Mr Barton Ginger; Ballet “Military” Hokitika ballet; Baritone 'Solo, “The Lute Player” J. C. Wright; Musical Monologue, M. Bond; Ladies’ ‘Solo, “Jewel Song” from Faust, A. Lynn; Classical Dialogue, J. Stopforth and S. Blank. Quite a large number of the performer, « were nresented with flowers or I

chocolates, and in some other ‘marks | of appreciation. The National Anthem concluded a very successful programme. Before the conclusion of the programme Rev. H. J. W. Knights in the absence of Mr D. J. Evans (President) returned thanks to the audience for their attendance, the competitors for their entries, the judges for their competent work and all who had assisted during the past week which had assured such a- decided success to tint? year’s competitions. A complete change of programme would he given for the final entertainment the next evening when he hoped to see another bumper’ attendance.

TO-NIGHT. ' FINAL DEMONSTRATION. The final demonstration concert will Ire given to-night whem another very attractive programme will be presented, details of which are given on our front page.

CHALLENGE TROPHY WINNERS. The winners of challenge trophies this year, and also in recent years, are as follows : Evans’ Rose Bowl. (Shakespearean Recitation, Ladies). 1927; Miss L. Honey. 1928: Miss 1. Evans. 1929: Miss F. Sparkes. 1930: Miss M. Hannan. 1931 : Miss Hazel Perry. 1932: Miss M. Bond. Seddon Cup. (Shakespearean Recitation, Men). 1927: Mr P. J. McGrath. 1928; Mr W. McGrath. 1929: Mr W. McGrath. 1930: Mr W. McGrath won cup outright. 1931 : New trophy, Mr T. Learmont 1932: Mr J. Stopforth. Choir: Shield, 1927: All Saints’ Church Choir. 1928: St. Andrew’s Choir. 1929: All Saints’ Church Choir. 1930; All Saints’ Choir. 1931: No competition. 1932 : All Saints’ Choir. “Lyttelton Cup.” (Recitation N.Z. Author). 1929: Mr Jas. Stopforth. 1930: Miss Hazel Perry. 1931 ; Miss' F. Collogan. 1932: Miss M. Bond.