MASTERTON COMPETITIONS.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 10716, 28 October 1912, Page 6

MASTERTON COMPETITIONS.

ANXUAL REPORT. The following is tho annual report, of tho Masterton Competitions Society to ho presented at "tho annutfl meeting on October 31st: — Gentlemen. —•

The success attending our second yctfr's "Competitions—considering tlie' excellence of the performance by tho competitors, the general interest exhibited 'and the hearty support'given by the public, as gauged by the receipts for admission to the ' Town Hall, and, more than all, the generous endowments of special prizes by individuals—has fully proved the popularity of these festivals and the advisaiblcridss of making them an annual institution.

Our management has also profited by experience gained, and the machinery which such an undertaking calls for is improved into smooth running with a large elimination of the little mistakes in organisation which were unavoidable in our initial venture. The ready counsel and assistance which kindred Competition Societies were always ready to give, had considerable influence towards the easy and profitable management of. our own affairs.

Acknowledgement is duo to Mr Nor man E. Jackson and Miss Cecil Haynes, who generously returned the first prize moneys they won, for the bene fit of the funds of future pc"-

tions. A total of £3B 14s was also received in cash from local business men, whoso names aro recorded in the balance-sheet, and the Society is indebted to these liberal friends for their assistance towards the prize moneys required.

In the selection of Messrs' Baeyeftz and Gregson as judges, our Society was particularly fortunate. Apart from tho personal pleasure we all felt in making their acquaintance, they wece, as judges, exactly the right men in the right place. All competitors were gratified by the conviction that they were individually studied and that each was tho object of the kindest interest. Those who were present at the addresses of Mr Baeyerb; in tho Town Hal! on the closing day. warmly appreciated the advice and '.encouragement he gave them.

Mr Lowndes, the local agent of tbe British and Continental Piano Co., lent the Society n fine. Bechstein piano, Mr Gregson, especially, was much gratified that so splendid an instrument was at his disposal.

To Mr Hunn, a„s supervisor, fell the duty of ensuring the prompt appearance of each competitor, and in no single instance could any apparent "wait" be detected. This may not sound very distinctive approbation to those who have not handled large numbers of novices in like case, but which is, a.s the initiated know, only possible to a Mr Hunn. The Misses Janet Miller and McGregor provided refreshments and tea on each afternoon during the Town Hall sessions. The officials and others tender .their hearty thanks to these ladies for their kindness. Miss Hampton, a« accompanist, gave the greatest satisfaction to the vocalists and was at no little inconvenienoe to grant, practise time at ..all hours to suit competitors. Of the committee, the Society must specially thank Messrs Georgeson, O.JPragnell, E. 11. Wilson and Alex. Donald, who were always on hand to help matters along. Mr Young,, who was unanimously appointed to bo chairman of committees, exerted himself con ..amoro to ensure the success of ope"atioii3 gonoraily, and the Society benefited ihucJi by his peculiar ability to be everywhere at once, and always-to good advantage. Mr H. C. L. Robinson mD3t kindly interest-d 'vmself throughout, spn,.,ajly in matters connected with the art gallery, wherein his good services were very profitable to the Society. Mr Fenton, who had charge of the hanging of the pictures and the management of this exhibition deserves your approval of his services., Your secretary, Mr W. Gillespie, whose duties were numerous and arduous, is to bo congratulated upon-the order and good management of his department, which gave great satisfaction to competitors «nd all converned. And, in no small degree is the Society indebted to our president, Mr P. R.

Cook, whoso zealous activity was i largely instrumental in securing tho j results achieved. The local news- ! papers deserve thanks for their eour- ; tesy in reports and the favourable re- i ferences they made to the efforts of , the Society throughout tho Compcti- j tions. Our patron, His Excellency Lord Islington, honoured us with his presence at tho Final Festival, and we may congratulate ourselves on his assurance that tho performances were excellent and tho arrangements for his own comfort and the general management of the Festival thorough and complete. A "Suggestion Book" was open to the public and freely utilised, and ccrtaiu recommendations will bo laid before you therefrom for your consideration.—On behalf of the committee,

PERCY R. COOK. President. W. GILLESPIE, Secretary

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