CHRISTCHURCH LIEDERTAFEL.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17814, 13 July 1923, Page 13

CHRISTCHURCH LIEDERTAFEL.

ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Chrfatohurch Liedertafsl was held on Tuesday evening in the Scottish Society's rooms, Mr 0. D. Morris presiding over a good attendance of members. An apology for absence, 'owing to influenia, was. received from, the secretary, Mr B. S. Knox. The annual report stated that the year had been a very successful one, particularly in the matter of part singing, which showed a marked improvement on previous years. This was due to a large extent to the great pains taken by the conductor, Mr A. Worsloy, and also to the improved attendance on the part of members at rehearsals, and the evident desire of the members to baok up the work of the conductor. The past year had been also noteworthy for the foot that members had gone out more to assist, particularly so in connexion with the Industrial Exhibition, at which several concerts were given and were, apparently, very much enjoyed. Members also journeyed to Kaiapoi to assist the locally formed male voice choir; their assistance was greatly appreciated by the members of the Kaiapoi Society. The finances of the Liedertafel were in ft healthy condition, the year ending with no liabilities and a fair amount to credit. The chairman, in moving the adoption of tho report and balance sheet, congratulated members on the success of their activities during the year. ' The discussion which followed waa of a free and friendly character. The report and balance sheet wen* sdopted. The election of officers resulted:—President, Mr C. D. Morris; vice-presidente, Dr. T. L. Ctooke and Mr Albert Freeman; conductor, Mr A. Worsley; secretary, treasurer and librarian, Mr B. S. Knox. A strong committee was elected, with an infusion of new blood. At the conclusion of the meeting the president entertained the members at an oyster supper. A number of songs and part songs wero given and an hour or two was very pleasantly spent.