St. Mary's Choir.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXI, Issue 21, 21 May 1903, Page 5

St. Mary's Choir.

(From an occasional correspondent.) The choir of St. Mary of the Angels', Wellington, held their annual meeting in the presbytery library on Wednesday, May 6. The Rev. Father 6 'Shea (president) occupied the chair, and there were also present Mrs. F. .1. Oakes. Misses Ross (3), Kent, O'Sullivan, Simpson, Gosling, Hyde, and Kenny, Messrs. F. J Oakes (conductor), Alf McDonald, ,1 ; Tope, R. Puff, E. Brook, and D. Kenny (organist) The rev. president congratulated the choir on their work of the past year and hoped that the coming year would be productive of even better efforts. The balance sheet showed a slight debit balance, but outstanding subscriptions would more than wipe that off. The library was reported to bo in good order and the following new works were reported to have been added during the year : Mass by Father Turner, Mass by Hammeroll, and some Benediction services by Cary, and motetts for various festivals, kindly presented by Mr, J. A. Hayes, of Brisbane..

Rev. Father O'Shea announced that a new organ was boing obtained The organ at present in use, he said, was not in keeping with the church and its requirements, and after consideration it had boon decided to obtain a new one at a cost of £4.")0. The proposed instrument would contain two manuals and 16 stops. The construction would be on the most modern principle and some entirely new improvements in organ building would be introduced It was thought that members would appreciate such, and in view of meeting tho cost of same it was suggested that subscription lists be distributed among them and all should use their best endeavors to collect from their friends.

The members viewed the project with much enthusiasm, and promises of assistance wero forthcoming in tho room.

Rev. Father O'Shea, in reply to a question, stated that the organ would be completed in the church in six weeks time, and ho hoped every member would exert himself or herself in the matter of obtaining contributions.

The following committee were elected for the year : Messrs. A. McDonald, J. Pope, E. Brook, D. Kenny, F. J. Oakes, and it was announced that Mr. A. A. Corrigan, who by the way shows a deep interest in the choir and its work, had kindly offered his services to the organ committee, the other members being Rev. Fathers Kuubcll and Moloney Votes of thanks were accorded to the rev. chairman, retiring committee, Mr. J. A. Hayes, Mr. A. A. Corrigan, the conductor, and organist. This concluded the business.