ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17429, 13 April 1922, Page 11

ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY.

ANNUAL MEETING. Tho annual meeting of the Christcmucl Orchestral Society was held last evening. Mr H. E. Harman presided over a fair attendance of members. > The annual report stated that tlie Society was in a very satisfactory position. A number of concerts were given throughout theyear, and were greatly appreciated. The Orchestra also gave a bunday afternoon concert in aid of tile Unemployment Fund. This concert resulted in about #BO being added to the fund. During the ycftr the leader of tho Orchestra, Miss Vera Barker, had resigned from the position. Tho Society'* thanks are due to Mr A. L. Sutton, and ft number of others who had assisted the Society during the year. The balance-sheet showed a credit of £lO i& lid. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. The following officers were elected.for the ensuing year:—Patron, Mr S. (i. Raymond, K. 0.; president, Mr R. A. Home; vice-pre-sidents, Dr. Hight, Dr. Thackex, M.P., Dr. John Guthrie, Dr. P. Stanley Foster, Dr. T. D. Crooke, Messrs G. Bonnington, P. 0. Raphael, H. H. Loui*inan, W. Kidston, T. W. Dent, Alfred J. Bunz; committee, Mrs O. Wilson, Miss C. Werry, Messrs A. P. do la Cour, W. T. Ward, W. Hay, H. E. Jatinan, 8. Skinner, F. P. Frye; hon. conductor, Mr H. G. Glaysher; trustee, Messrs R. A. Home, G. H, Bonnington, F. C. Raphael; lion, auditor, Mr H. R. Beat; hon. librarian Mr H. W. Peryman; hon. secretary a.nd treasurer, Mr H. M. Williams. Tho resignation of Miss Vera Barker as leader of the Orchestra necessitated tbo appointment of a new leader; This was left ovei till a later date.