An Comunn Gàidhealach Publications > Gaidheal > Volumes 46--48, January 1951--December 1953

^Recitation (by beginners) of “An t-Sobhrach
fiuileacli ”—1. Janet R. Bannerman, Balmaha;
. Miss M. S. MacShannon, Campbeltown.
[Reading of an unfamiliar piece of prose—
Calum Robertson, Glasgow ; 2. Mrs. Grace
axter, Tiree.
; Ancient folk-tale narrated in traditional style
1. Lachlan Robertson, Glasgow.
Vocal Music
MUSIC HALL. Adjudicators — Gaelic :
Neil Macleod, M.A.; Music: Ian Whyte.
(Oban and Lorn Association 1939-45 Com-
iemoration Medal for best rendering of follow-
ig songs by Lorn bards, “ Niall Og, Mac an
ighre ” and “ ’S cianail mi o’n dh’fhalbh an
imunn ” (female voices) (Prizes presented by
lasgow Oban and Lorn Association) — i.
.unice M. Gillies, Lochgilphead ; 2. Anne M.
illies, Glasgow.
( ASSEMBLY ROOM. Adjudicators—
(.Gaelic : John Macdonald, M.A.; Music :
: Dr. Herbert Howells.
| Oban and Lorn Association 1914-18 Com-
lemoration Medal for best rendering of follow-
ig songs by Lorn bards, “ Ochoin a ri, ’s e ’n
:on an gaol ” and “ Togaibh a’ bhratach ”
Sfl Triale voices) (Prizes presented by Glasgow Oban
nd Lorn Association)—1. Finlay A. G. Mac-
- teachan, Glasgow; 2. Alex. J. Macdonald,
riasgow.
; ASSEMBLY ROOM. Adjudicators—
■ Lachlan Mackinnon, M.A., and Derick
^Thomson, M.A.
Best rendering of two unpublished folk-songs
ling in the traditional manner (The Scotia
rophy)—1. Carol Galbraith ; 2 (equal). Alex,
r. Macdonald, Glasgow, and John Maclnnes,
ierinish.
i EDINBURGH SUITE. Adjudicators—
\ Gaelic : Derick Thomson, M.A.; Music :
( Miss Helen Henschel.
I Solo singing (male voices—confined to mem¬
bers of An Comunn Gaidhealach or of its
{ranches or Affiliated Societies) (former gold
ledallists and first-prize winners excluded)
|The L/Cpl. Lachlan Maclean Watt Memorial
Yizes)—1. John Macdonald, Broadford ; 2.
)onald M. Macleod, Portnahaven.
EDINBURGH SUITE. Adjudicators—
Gaelic : Neil Macleod, M.A.; Music : Dr.
; Herbert Howells.
Solo singing (own choice) (open only to
prmer gold medallists and former first-prize
Vinners). Trophies presented by the Glasgow
[slay Association and friends. Ladies (Margaret
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M. Duncan Memorial Trophy)—Nan D. Hunter,
Duror. Gentlemen (Duncan Johnston Memorial
Trophy)—(equal), Neil MacCalman, Bowmore,
and Alex. J. Macdonald, Glasgow.
GOLD MEDAL COMPETITIONS
MUSIC HALL. Adjudicators—Gaelic :
John Macdonald, M.A.; and Lachlan Mac¬
kinnon, M.A.; Music : Miss Helen Henschel,
and Dr. Herbert Howells.
Solo singing of the songs, “ An Ataireachd
Ard ” (men) and “ Nuair bha mi og ” (ladies),
along with a song chosen by competitor—
Female voices: 1. Nan D. Hunter, Duror;
2. Carol Galbraith, Campbeltown. Male voices :
1. James Smith, Stornoway ; 2. Alex. J. Mac¬
donald, Glasgow.
Gold Medallists (aggregate of marks in speci¬
fied competitions)—Ladies : 1 (and Gold Medal),
Carol Galbraith, Campbeltown ; 2. Nan D.
Hunter, Duror ; 3. Nan Mackenzie, Dunstaff-
nage ; Men : 1 (and Gold Medal),
James Smith, .Stornoway; 2. Alex-. J.
Macdonald, Glasgow; 3. Ewen Lamont,
Milngavie.
RURAL CHOIR COMPETITIONS
MUSIC HALL. Adjudicators — Gaelic :
Donald Jackson, M.A., and John Macdonald,
M.A.; Music : Miss Helen Henschel and Ian
Whyte.
Choral singing of the songs, “ Nach gorach
mi ’gad chaoineadh ” and “ Ruairidh Beag
Shamhairigh ” (confined to choirs from rural
districts, excluding towns of more than 2,000
population) (Sheriff MacMaster Campbell Memo¬
rial Cuach)—1. Lochgilphead Gaelic Choir ;
2. Tarbert Gaelic Choir ; 3. Portree Gaelic
Choir ; 4. Portcharlotte Gaelic Choir ; 5. Bow-
more Gaelic Choir.
Choral singing of the songs, “ Ealasaid ’
and “ Siubhal mar ri Seoras duinn ” (confined
to choirs from rural districts, excluding towns
of more than 2,000 population) (at least 50 per
cent, of each choir to be Gaelic speakers) (Lorn
Shield, presented by Col. and Mrs. Iain Camp¬
bell (Airds))—1. Lochgilphead Gaelic Choir ;
2. Laxdale Gaelic Choir ; 3 and 4 (equal),
Portcharlotte Gaelic Choir and Portree Gaelic
Choir ; 5. Bowmore Gaelic Choir.
Dalriada Cup (presented by Mr. and Mrs. S.
Smith, Lochgilphead), awarded to choir in
Lorn Shield Competition with highest marks in
Gaelic—Laxdale Gaelic Choir.