OFFICIAL OPENING

Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 134, 7 May 1940, Page 10

OFFICIAL OPENING

COMPETITIONS FESTIVAL. FIRST DAY’S RESULTS. The 17th annual festival of the Manawatu Competitions Society was declared open at the Opera House, lastevening, by the president, Mr J. A. Nash, who introduced the' judges and welcomed visitors amt competitors. On the stage with Mr Nash were Mrs Isabel Halligan (Wellington), judge of elocution j Miss Jeanne Horne (Wellington)', judge of dancing; Mrs M. CHannah (Puniho, Taranaki), judge of national dancing; Mr Claude H. Davies (Christchurch), judge of vocal and instrumental music; Miss Zita Leamy, F.T.C.L., L.11.5.M., (Palmerston North), the official accompaniste; and Mr K. G. Chamberlain, secretary. Mr Nash submitted apologies for absence from the Mayor and Mayoress (Mr and Mrs A. E. Mansford), who iorwarded best wishes for the festival, and he extended to the visitors and the audience a very cordial welcome. It was very gratifying to the society that the people of Palmerston North were still interested in the competitions, lie. said. This year the number of competitors was 400, and totalled 1000 entries. Of those 400 performers over 200 came from outside Palmerston North, which showed the interest taken elsewhere in the festival. Last year, Mr Nash recalled. Mrs I. Powell had done a great deal of hard work in securing a number of trophies. which had been awarded by the judges to the best of their ability. Unfortunately, these awards had been followed by a lot of newspaper correspondence, so that the society had decided this year that there would be no trophies awarded except those for the championships. Mr Nash added that members of the society and visitors missed greatly the presence of the late Mr W. C. London, who passed away a short time ago. He had been an enthusiastic worker for the festivals over a long period of years. All who came to Palmerston North to the festivals knew Mr Loudon, and all would regret liis passing. The speaker expressed a very cordial welcome to the judges. The credentials they possessed were quite sufficient for the society and the members of the society expected that they would give satisfaction, both to the parents and to the children. Mi Nash thanked the judges very much for what they had done already. As far as the- society was concerned, Mr Nash proceeded, there was only one Mr Chamberlain and if it were not for his services the speaker feared there would be no festivals. The society’s members also felt grateful to the stage manager (Mr R. Bailey) and the accompaniste, Miss Leamy. was indispensable. (Applause.) The society had a very willing band of women workers.

Speaking for the judges, Mr Davies said they very happy to be adjudicating at Palmerston North. They had been very well looked after and had received every attention and consideration, while there was also a very happy atmosphere with the audience. A telegram wishing the society a successful festival was gpceived from Miss Valerie McCoombe, of Hastings, who was a competitor at earlier Palmerston North festivals .and also a championship winner on several occasions.

At the demonstration concert on Saturday night several members of the Wellington Society will attend as aniegts. They will include Mr and Mrs Barton Ginger, Mr. / Mrs and Miss Martin. Mr G, W. Morgan, and Mr and Mrs D. J. Constable. Awards made last evening were: INSTRUMENTAL.

Pianoforte duct, 13 years and under 16.—Merle Hook and Richard Lind (Shannon), “Pieaninnies,” 78pts, 1; Marion Bailey and Mifanwy Robinson (Palmerston North), “Spanish Dance No. 2,” 75pts, 2; 4 entries. Pianoforte solo. 14 years and under 10, “Poetic Tone Pictures” (Grcig).—Julannc Perrin (Palmerston North), 81pts, 1; Marie Hoare (Wanganui), 80pts, 2; Jocelyn Lassen (Foilding). 72pts. v.h.c.; Marion Bailey, 71pts, Beryl Yilc (Pahiatua), 71pts, hie.; 9 entries. ELOCUTION.

Humorous recitation, girls under Valerio Cleary (Hastings), 83pt.s, 1; Dorothy MclCegg (Palmerston North), 81pts, 2; Yvonne Ansin (Napier), 76pts v.h.c.; Lynlev Wainseoft 75pts, Va'orio Digliton (Wellington) 74pts, Laurel Black (Palmerston North) 75pts, Janet Holmes (Palmerston North) 75pts, be.; 19 entries. Recitation, boys 9 years and under 12, “The Chinese Dinner.” —Allan Ncrman (Palmerston North), 76pts, 1; John Andrews (Palmerston North), 75pts, 2; 5 entries.

Recitation, boys 12 years anjl under 14, “A Plain Direction” (Thomas Hood). — J.oyo Vile (Pahiatua), 79pts, 1; Amos MeIvegg (Palmerston North), 78pts, 2; 3 entries.

Recitation, girls 12 years and tinder 14. restricted lo those who have never won a first prize.—Joan Spencer (Palmerston North), “The Bine Glass Bangle,” 81pts, 1; Ngara Hotdbrooke - (Woodville), “The House With Nobody In It,” 79pts, 2; Noclinc Johnson (Wellington), “In An Indian Garden,” 78pts, v.h.c.; Penelope King (Palmerston North), “The Three Fishers,” 77pts, h.e.; Daphne Pago (Palmerston North),. “The Elfin Artist,” 76pts, h.e.; 9 entries. VOCAL. Solo, girls 11 and under 14 yeare, “The Wandering Miller.” Margaret Daily (Napier), 82pts, 1; Merlo Ilutno (Palmerston North), 80pts., 2; Betty Olsen (Palmerston North), 78pts. v.h.c., Shirley Stephens (Napier) 76pts, Vilma Jones (Napier) 77pts, Nona lvingsbeer (Palinsrsion Noijth) 77p!s. Janet Clark (Napier) 77p(s, h.e.’; 14 entries. • Solo, girls under 11 years, “Ladybird” (Schumann). —Yvonne Ansin (Napier) 87 pis, 1; Ngaire Crawford (Wellington) 85 pts, 2; Valerie Cleary (Hastings), 85pts, v.h.c.; Coleen Woods (Napier) 81pts, Erena Eliingham (Napier) 81pts, Fay Dykes (Napier) 80pt6, Beverley Prebenson (Napier) 80pts, h.^c.; 11 entries. Vocal 'solo, boys under 12 years.—Paul Franco (Keilding), “Hie Lass With the Delicate Air,” 76pts, 1; only entry. Solo, boys 12 years and under 16, “The Trout”. —Earl Andrews (Palmerston North) 80p(s, 1; Alan _ Welch (Mangamaire) 79pts, 2; 4 entries. Vocal solo, ludies 17 and Under 21, restricted to those, who have never won a first . prize.—Miss K. Williams' (Palmerston North), “Whene’er a Snowflake,” 75 pts., 1; Miss Jessie Mackay-Martin (Palmerston North), “Still as the Night,” 70pts 2; 2 entries

Popular song, boys under 17. —Earl Andrews • “Spring in My Heart,” 83pts, 1; Raymond Stevens (Palmerston North), “Bird Songs at Eventide,” 76pls, 2; 5 entries.

Vocal solo, ladies, 17 and under 21, “Have You Seen But a White Lily Grow?”-—Miss Eunice Seoit (Palmerston North) 81pts, 1; Miss K. Williams (Palmerston North), 72pls, 2; Miss Wynne Cameron (Wanganui), 69pts, h.e.; 3 entries. DANCING. Classical, under 10 years.—Dorothy Jenness. (Lower Hutt), “The Golden IIoop.” 67pts, 1; Dawn Lucas (Petone), 65pts, 2; Shirley Richards (Wanganui), “The Fountain,” 64pts, 3; 10 entries. Skipping, — Betty Williams (Wellington), 76pts, 1; Dorothy Jenness (Lower Ilutt), 74pts 2: Dawn Lucas (Petone), 69pts, 3; Shirley Richards (Wanganui) 63pts, h.e.; 10 entries. Character or demi-character, under 8 years.—Dorothy Jenness, 73pts, . 1; Colin Tucker (Palmerston North), 70pts, 2; Betty Morrison (Wanganui), “Little Red Riding Ilood,’’ 65pts, 3; Beverley Lc

Coniptio tWanganui), “Indian Brave,” and Eileen Ilardie (Palmerston North), “Litt.e Red Riding Hood,” 61pts, each, h.c.; 13 entrios Seantriiibhas, 12 years and under 17. Janet Cunningham (Gore) 90pts. 1, Dorothy McLean (Palmerston North), 85pts. 2, Y. Nicholson (Palmerston North), 82pl. 3, Betty, Thompson (Palmerston North) 70pts v.h.c., Shirley Henderson (Palmerston North) h.c. ; 7 entries. Tap dance, 10 years and under 12. Lola Bosher (Waverley) 83pts. 1. lhek Edgar (Palmerston North) 77pls. 2, Fay Rees (Palmerston North) 76pts., 3, Joy Medway (Palmerston North) 73pts. v.li.c., Beverley Richards (Wanganui) 63pts. and Joyce Pratt (Palmerston North) 67pts. h.c.; £0 entries. The judge stated that this class was fairly good. Ihe winner was outstanding. Tho second placed competitor lost his rhythm, which brought down his marks considerably. Highland fling, 13 years and under 37. — Dorothy McLean 85pts. 1, Janet Cunningham 84pls. 2, Y. Nicholson 80pts. 3,- Heather Martin (Kopano) 55pt«. v.h.c.; 6 entries. Sailor’s hornpipe, 10 years and under 13. —Joyce Thompson 90pts. 1, Valmai Merriman (Linton) 88pts. 2, Ngaire Peach (Shannon) 86pts. 3, Mavis Gannawny (Palmerston North) and Betty Ihompson 75pts. v.h.c., Isobel Anderson _ (1 ulmerston North) 70pts. h.c.; 17 entries. Swoi'd dance, 13 years and under 17. Dorothy McLean 85pts. 1, Janet" Cunningham 75pls. 2, Yvonne Nicholson 63pts. 3, Heather Martin 60pts. v.h.c.; 5 entries Character recital, 9 years and under 12. —Janet Holmes (Palmerston North), “Auntie Thistledown Calling,” 150pb5.,1; Valerie Cleary, “Marigold,” 129 pis., 2; Lynley Wainscott, “Meg Veck,” 121 p{s., v.h.c.; Dorothy McKegg (Palmerston North), “Miss Phoebe,” 121pts., v.h.c.; Kathleen McKegg (Palmerston North), “Puck,” 117pts. ; Allan Norman (Palmerston North), “Robin Hood,” lit pts. ; Valerie Taylor, “Tilania,” 116 p 1.«.;. Ngaire Crawford (Wellington), “Marigold,” 117pts., all h.c.; 21 entries. Highland fling, under 10 years. —Betty Williams (Wellington) 78pts., 1; Bernice Woodill (Palmerston North), 75pts., 2; Betty Henderson (Palmerston North) 70 pis., 3; Norman Tucker (Palmerston North) and John McMillan (Palmerston North) 65pts., v.h.c.;, Christina Anderson (Manunui), 61pts„ h.c.; 21 entries. Operatic dance. 13 years and under 16. Ngaire Bynaiu (Lower Hutt) 75pts., 1; Thelma Anderson (Wellington), 72pts., 2; Nona Kingsbeer (Palmerston North), 68 pts 3; Annette Major (Palmerston North), 61pts„ V.h.c.; Muriel Carter (Palmerston North), 60pts., v.h.c.; 11 entries. Irish jig, 13 years and under 17, —Janet Cunningham. 95pts., 1, Dorothy McLean, 93pts., 2; Yvonne Nicholson, 65pts., 3; Hazel Lankshear (Aokautore) and Joan Brabner (Pahiatua), 60pts., v.h.c.; 8 entries. Irish jig, 10 years and under 13. Joyce Thompson, 95pts., 1; Ngaire Peach 85pts., 2; Mavis Gannuway, 75pts„ 3; Ruth McDowell (Palmerston North), 70pts., v.h.c., Shirley Henderson, 65pts.. h.c. ; 17 entries. Test dance, operatic. 13 years and under 16. —Ngaire Bynam, 72pts., 1; Annette Major, 64pts„ 2; Muriel Carter (Palmerston North), 60pts., 3; 7 entries. Test dance, operatic, 16 years _ and over —lsa McKenzie (Palmerston North), 73 pts., 1; Zoo Bailey (Palmerston North; 68pts., 2; Alice "Johnson (Palmerston North), 64pts., 3; 8 entries. Sword dance, under 10. —John McMillan (Palmerston North) 70pts., 1; Patty Miller (Hastings). 62pt.5., 2; Joy Burrell (Palmerston North), 59pts., 3; Shirley Renner (Waipiikuran), 53pts._, v h.c.; Betty Henderson (Palmerston North) h.c.; 14 entries.