An organ built for the &eat Crystal Palace Exhibition in London in 1851 is in the possession of St. Matt-how's Anglican Church, Auckland (says the "Star"). At the annual meeting on Tuesday evening the organist (Mr J H. Phiilpot) mentioned tho need of repairs io tins fine old instrument. Jfc was pointed out that the organ has never required anything but trifling attention, but had of l?ite developed slight defects necessitating readjustment principally and general repairs;, •otherwise the organ is as good as ever— It was estimated that the repairs would cost £200, and the choir' was. •willing to raise the iponey. The establishment of a fund for organ jourfo&ea was heartily approved, * .
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Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16204, 6 May 1918, Page 5
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