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EIGHTH
YEAR
EIGHTH
YEAR
The Father Mathew Feis
SYLLABUS
OF COMPETITIONS
TO BE HELD AT EASTERTIDE, 1916,
IN THE
Father Mathew Hall and Park, Dublin.
Competitions will begin on Easter
Monday, April 24th, 1916, and
will continue during the week.
PRICE ONE PENNY.
(By Post, 1½d.)
Published by "The Father Mathew Feis" Office, Church Street, Dublin.
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an clar
Sunday, 23rd April
MAIN HALL—8 p.m.
Concert and Opening Address.
Monday, 24th April
MAIN HALL—11 a.m.
Irish Dancing. Solo Reel. 70 Entries.
7 p.m.
Baritone Solo. 8 Entries.
8.15 p.m.
Gold Medal Solo Singing (Men). 7 Entries.
HALL No. 2—11 a.m.
Pianoforte Solo—Junior. 33 Entries.
Tuesday, 25th April
Pianoforte Solo—Preparatory. 59 Entries.
MAIN HALL, 6 p.m.
Soprano Solo. 14 Entries.
8 p.m.
Contralto Solo. 10 Entries.

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Father Mathew Feis (1915) Prize Winners' Concerts.
Programme—Monday, 12th April.
SENIORS.
1. Physical Culture
Basin Lane Convent School
2. Vocal Quartett
(a) "Good-night, Beloved"
(b) "She is Far from the Land"
Pinsutt
Misses O'Donnell-Hogan and Murphy, Messrs. Murphy and Jackson
3. Senior Piano
(a) "Invention" (No. 8 in F)
(b) Rondo, "Mist" (Nonturnes)
Bach
Master Alfred Bollins
4. Baritone Solo
"Tempest of the Heart" ("Trovatore")
Mr. John L. Young
Verdi
5. Violin Duet
"Op. 25, No. 1."
Misses Chrissie Doyle and B. Clein
Ch. Dancla
6. Soprano Solo
"Sunshine and Rain"
Miss Dinah Copeman
Blumenhal
7. Piano and Violin Duet
Sonata, Op. 6 in A
Misses E. Doyle and P. Kennedy
N. Gade
8. Bass Solo
"Bantry Bay"
Mr. Peter Nolan
Molloy
9. Senior Violin
(a) Cavatina in F
(b) Allegro in G
Miss Chrissie Doyle
Henry
Sammartini
10. Vocal Trio
(a) "Sweet and Low"
(b) Selected
Misses Grimes, Mullett, and Casciani
Barnaby
11. Contraito Solo
"My Dark Resealen"
Miss May Grimes
Needham
12. Two Violins with Piano
Sonata, Op. 8 G
Messrs. B. Fee and J. Kinsella
Torelli
13. Gold Medal Solo Singing (Ladies)
Selected
Miss Bridie Moloney
14. Gore Cup
Selected
Mr. Thomas J. Young
15. Instrumental Trio
Trio, Op. 129 in G
Miss Olive Gilbert, Messrs. B. Fee and J. M'Closkey
C. Gurlitt
16. Gold Medal Solo Singing (Men)
Selected
Mr. William J. Keegan
17. Tenor Solo
"The Sailor's Grave"
Mr. Joseph Howlin
Sallivan
18. Violoncello
(a) Meditation on the 1st Prelude of Bach
(b) Minnet, "Sylvana"
Gounod
M. Lee
Mr. John C. M'Closkey
19. Irish Step-Dancing—Championship of Dublin
Master Thomas Gaffney
Programme—Thursday, 15th April.
JUNIORS.
1. Action Songs
Basin Lane Convent School
2. Hornpipe
Master Thomas Gaffney
3. Solo Singing (Girls)
(a) Irish Song
(b) "Home, Sweet Home"
{Miss Florrie Ryan
Miss May Curran
4. Junior Violin
(a) "Melodie," Op. 26
(b) "Lisette" Op. 87
F. Drilla
Master Martin A. Walton
5. Solo Reel
Miss Madeline Walsh
6. Recitation in Irish
Miss May Fay
7. Double Jig
Miss Lillie Casey and Master William King
8. Preparatory Violin
(a) Major Scales of G and B Flat; Arpeggi in 2 Octaves
(b) "Marche des Petite Soldats"
Miss Brigid Gough
9. Physical Culture Display
Basin Lane Convent School
10. Preparatory Piano
(a) Scales G, D, and F Major
(b) No. 3 ("Banjo")
Miss Rosanna Brennan
Stepan Esipoff
11. Double Reel
Miss Eileen Murtagh and Master Thos. Gaffney
12. Solo Singing (Boys)
(a) "O Tan Ia ag Teacht"
(b) "Oft in the Stilly Night"
Master James Berningham
13. Junior Piano
(a) Gipsy Rondo
(b) No. 2 in G of Bertim's Etudes
Miss Kathleen Ward
Haydn
14. Slip (Hop) Jig
Miss Madeline Clinton
15. Three-Hand Reel
Misses Eileen Kelly and Christina Deegan
and Master J. Mahony
16. Recitation in English
Miss Maggio Soye
17. Humours of Bandon
Misses A. Clohisey, B. O'Brien, D. Cronin, and Daisy Cronin
18. Eight-Hand Reel
Misses F. Ryan, A. Mitchell, M. Lawlor, B. M'Kenna,
N. Corcoran, R. Corcoran, R. Drew, and May Whitmore
19. Junior Choirs
(a) "From Oberon in Fairyland"
(b) "Winde Gently Whisper"
(c) "Crusaders' Rallying Song"
Christian Brothers' Schools, Westland Row
PRICE ONE PENNY.

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EIGHTH YEAR.
Father Mathew
Feis,
EASTER WEEK, 1916.
Time Table of Competitions.
The Competitions will be subject to the Conditions and Regulations in the Official Syllabus (1d.) For particulars of Prizes, Test Pieces, Editions, etc., see Syllabus.
ONE PENNY.
Independent Newspapers, Ltd., Dublin. 18016-50.

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Solo Singing—Messrs. Vincent O'Brien, Brendan Rogers,
and J. C. Doyle. Pianoforte Solos—Mr. Robert O'Dwyer.
String Competitions—Mr. John Moody and Mr. George
Dawson. Literary Competitions—Marje Mi Cutlin, Miss
Marie McShane, Ράσμαιχ Ο Οροτάμι, Mr. John Costello.
Art Competitions—Mr. Samuel Watson. Irish Dancing—
Ρροπηγέας Ο Σάιττεράμι and Miss Hanratty.
PRIZE-WINNERS'
:: CONCERTS ::
Monday, 1st May (Senior)
== AND ==
Monday, 8th May (Junior).
MAIN HALL-
Concert an
M
MAIN HALL-
Irish Danc
7 p.m.
Baritone S
8.15 p.m.
Gold Meda
HALL No. 2—
Pianoforte
Tu
Pianoforte
MAIN HALL,
Soprano So
8 p.m.
Contralto S

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JUDICATORS.
Messrs. Vincent O'Brien, Brendan Rogers,
Pianoforte Solos—Mr. Robert O'Dwyer.
—Mr. John Moody and Mr. George
Competitions—Marie Mi Cuttin, Miss
Pianoforte Solos—Mr. John Costello.
—Mr. Samuel Watson. Irish Dancing—
Miss Hanratty.
ZE-WINNERS'
CONCERTS ::
1st May (Senior)
== AND ==
1st May (Junior).
Sunday, 23rd April
MAIN HALL—8 p.m.
Concert and Opening Address.
Monday, 24th April
MAIN HALL—11 a.m.
Irish Dancing. Solo Reel. 70 Entries.
7 p.m.
Baritone Solo. 8 Entries.
8.15 p.m.
Gold Medal Solo Singing (Men). 7 Entries.
HALL No. 2—11 a.m.
Pianoforte Solo—Junior. 33 Entries.
Tuesday, 25th April
Pianoforte Solo—Preparatory. 59 Entries.
MAIN HALL, 6 p.m.
Soprano Solo. 14 Entries.
8 p.m.
Contralto Solo. 10 Entries.

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Wednesday, 26th April
HALL No. 2—11 a.m.
Pianoforte Solo—Senior. 12 Entries.
3 p.m.
Pianoforte Solo—Excelsior Division. 7 Entries.
MAIN HALL—12 p.m.
Recitation in English. 23 Entries.
2 p.m.
Junior Solo Singing (Girls). 13 Entries.
4.30 p.m.
Junior Solo Singing (Boys). 9 Entries.
8 p.m.
Senior Solo Singing. Gore Cup. 5 Entries.
Thursday, 27th April
MAIN HALL—7 p.m.
Gold Medal Solo Singing (Ladies). 18 Entries.
HALL No. 2—4 p.m.
Recitation in Irish. 10 Entries.
Thursday
HALL No. 2—5
Irish Prayers
Entries
Best Si
Compet
26th A
12 Cha
7.30 p.m. (Room
Irish History
7 p.m. (Hall No.
Excelsior Viol
8.15 p.m.
Senior Violin
Fri
HALL No. 2—8
11 a.m.
Piano, Violin
11.45 a.m.
Preparatory
2 p.m.
Junior Violin
3.15 p.m.
Violoncello.

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Tuesday, 26th April
Solo—Senior. 12 Entries.
Solo—Excelsior Division. 7 Entries.
In English. 23 Entries.
Singing (Girls). 13 Entries.
Singing (Boys). 9 Entries.
Tuesday, 27th April
In Irish. 10 Entries.
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Thursday, 27th April contd.
HALL No. 2—5 p.m.
Irish Prayers and Conversation (Class C and E), 39 Entries. Irish Cathechism (Class D), 2 Entries. Best Speaker of Irish at Feis (Entries for this Competition will be received up to Wednesday, 26th April). Class I (Best Knowledge of First 12 Chapters of Seádna), 6 Entries.
7.30 p.m. (Room No. 3).
Irish History (Class G). 4 Entries.
7 p.m. (Hall No. 2).
Excelsior Violin. 6 Entries.
8.15 p.m.
Senior Violin. 7 Entries.
Friday, 28th April
HALL No. 2—String Competitions.
11 a.m.
Piano, Violin and 'Cello. 2 Entries.
11.45 a.m.
Preparatory Violin. 13 Entries.
2 p.m.
Junior Violin. 10 Entries.
3.15 p.m.
Violoncello. 2 Entries.

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Friday, 28th April—contd.
HALL No. 2—4 p.m.
Two Violins. 5 Entries.
MAIN HALL—Irish Dancing.
5.30 p.m.
Hornpipe (Boys and Girls under 13 years). 17 Entries.
7 p.m.
Hornpipe (Boys). 12 Entries.
8.15 p.m.
Eight-Handed Reel. 6 Entries.
Saturday, 29th April
MAIN HALL—Irish Dancing.
11 a.m.
Slip (Hop) Jig. 31 Entries.
4 p.m.
Double Jig (Boy and Girl). 9 Entries.
5 p.m.
Double Reel (Boy and Girl). 13 Entries.
Sunday, 30th April
MAIN HALL—Irish Dancing.
4 p.m.
Humours of Bandon. 10 Entries.
Sunday
MAIN HALL—
Three-Handed Reel.
7.30 p.m.
Junior Al
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Saturday
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28th April—contd.
5 Entries.
Boys and Girls under 13 years). 17 Entries.
12 Entries.
Sunday, 29th April
6 Entries.
31 Entries.
(Boy and Girl). 9 Entries.
13 Entries.
Sunday, 30th April
10 Entries.
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Sunday, 30th April—contd.
MAIN HALL—5.30 p.m.
Three-Handed Reel. 13 Entries.
7.30 p.m.
Junior All-Round Step-Dancing Championship of Dublin. 14 Entries.
ART COMPETITIONS. Entries will be received up to Saturday, May 6th. Results later.

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