CHRISTCHURCH LIEDERTAFEL.

Press, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14406, 13 July 1912, Page 6

CHRISTCHURCH LIEDERTAFEL.

ANNUAL MEETING. Tho annual meeting o f the Christchurch Liedortatel was held last night and was well attended. Mr A. Kayo, the president, was in the chair. Tho annual report stated that the seasou had beon satisfactory. Under the baton- of ]>r. Bradshaw' for sevenyears the singing of part-songs had attained a- iiigu standard. Of the six concerts given during tho season, those given m the latter half wore prepared and conducted by Mr Alfred Biinz, and ail were excellent, Tho new music selected and procured from England by ]>r. Bradshaw brought the library up to date; the society's library now"consisted of live hundred part-songs. Rclerence was made to the death of tho late honorary secretary, Mr Alfred Evans, who was a most enthusiastic and popular member. Tho balance-sheet showed a balance to credit.

The Prt'sident. in moving tho adop- ' tion of tho report and balance-sheet, said that tho success of the society was apparent on the face of tho documents. The society had had an excellent year, and wound up something like £10 better than it started. Upon the whole the society could bo congratulated, and could go forward with confidence. The main features of tho year included the continued success of the society's concerts, which had been appreciated by large audiences- After referring to the regretted death of Mr Alfred Evans, the president mentioned the able assistance given by Mr'Broadhurst till Mr 1«\ >>'. Meadows was appointed secretary. The new secretary had dropped into the work exceedingly .well, and had carried it on. with -caithusiasm and great ability. Though the society had had two conductors, somehow or other there had been no detrimental effect. The society was fortunate in getting a. man Jike Mr Biinz to drop into Dr. Bradshaw's place. 'The motion was seconded. Mr A. Millar referred to the number of solos appearing on the society's programmes, and emphasised the fact that tho main object—the singing of male voice part-songs—was in danger of being lost sight of. Ho hoped that the incoming committee would take the question into consideration. Mr T. Barnett emphasised Mr 3lillar's remarks. Mr W. Broadlmrst said that t-imee had changed, and had necessitated the re-arrangement of the society's programmes. Tho inclusion of solos had been greatly appreciated by tho audience.

The motion was agreed to. The following officers were elected:— President, Mr A. Kaye; vice-president, Mr C. T>. Morris; committee, Messrs S. Hawker, \V. Cookson, G. March, W. Brondhurst, and E. Hollow; conductor, Dr. Bradshaw; secretary and treasurer. Mr F. Notley Meadows; honorary auditors, Messrs Ollivier Brothers; assistant librarian, Mr Knox. Votes of thanks were accorded to Mr Biinz for his services as conductor during the past six months; and to Messrs Kaye and Worsley for their work during the year. After tho formal proceedings tho meeting partook of refreshments, and a number of toasts were honoured and musical items were given-