WELLINGTON PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 462, 22 March 1909, Page 3

WELLINGTON PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA.

ANNUAL MEETING. The second annual meeting of the Wellington Professional Orchestra was held on Saturday evening, in the New Century Hall, Kent Terrace. Mr. Rowe presided, and there was a full nttcndancj of members. The annual report expressed satisfaction at the progress of the orchestra, which was now hrmly established, and the support accorded by •!'° *! 11 imlicate(l tho appreciation in which , ? "■?)".; o »'y by the co-operation and loyalty of individual members could the standard of excellence npw reached be maintained. The increased attendances .at the Sunday concerts wero noted with satisfaction, and, in reference to the movement by tho Council of Churches against these concerts, the report stated that in all probability Mr. T. M. Wilford would head, a deputation from the orchestra, and lay its oaso before the City Council. Subject to the approval of members it was intended to continue these concerts atvshort intervals during the coming season. Regret was'expressed at the Ef'nf t,,' 6^115 by the King's LfTfl r (Mr - Wl linln Sll0l,t )' and eulogistic references, were made to Mrs. Orr-Loring, Mr. John Prniise, Mr. Ernest Parkes, and Mr. D. Kenny for their, assistance at the recitals. It n matter for congratulation that the Wellington Racing Club was thoroughly satisfied v.ith- tho orchestra's performances at the various race meetings at Trentham, and also at their annual ball. There ° memb "s on the roll, and l™llv i J n numerous applications for membership had been received. Assistance had been granted to ono of its members. The orchestra had given its services to charity on three occasions during the past year For th« Penguin relirffu id tf mm Vil ™ handed to tho Mayors fund, and for tho other two benefits the sums of. *50 and respectively The election of officers resulted as follows :- Conductor Mr P .1. Oakes (re-elected); leader of orchestra, Mr. J. P. Woodward (reelected); deputy-conductor, Mr. P. Wolfgang: deputy Mr. P. Boffa; deputy, Mr. Rowe; lioraricn. Mr 0. Patten; committee, Messrs. Rowe, L. King. D Glass, and J. Dick. Messrs. Woodward and Wolfgang were re-electod secretary and treasurer respectively. It was decided to givo the services of the orchestra to Mr. W. M'Lean for Hie saored concert in the Opera House on Easter Sunday night. Notice of motion (t j come up at next general meeting) was given that tho secretary bo remunerated fo. his services. The Nelsoa Jockey Club ivrote asking Barticulars regarding engagement at their forthcoming meeting on April 1 and 3. The matter was left m the bands of the secretary.