WELLINGTON CHORAL SOCIETY.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 4772, 8 July 1876, Page 2

WELLINGTON CHORAL SOCIETY.

The members of the Choral Society met at Mr. Hunter's room yesterday evening, for the purpose of considering the present position of the Bociety, and to determine the future course of action to be adopted. After a very long discussion, it was resolved that an appeal should be made to the public, with a view to increasing the number of subscribers, as it was felt that unless the annual income of the society could be augmented, it was hopeless to think of continuing the existence of the institution. It has struggled on for the last two or three years without receiving the amount of support it had a right to expect from the public residing in the capital city of the colony. The committee therefore felt that they would not be justified in commencing another season unless it was certain funds would be at their disposal to meet the necessary expenses, and they decided that this ought to be made clear to the public. In the event, however, of the appeal being responded to, and the list of subscribers being increased, then the committee will endeavor to engage a competent and able conductor ; and it is fortunate that the services of a gentleman in every way qualified can be obtained. If it can be arranged that the new conductor will he supported by old and tried friends, the committee will request members to resume the weekly practices, and the society will make a fresh start under very favorable auspicies. It would be a waste of words to point out the advantage of keeping up such a society. The benefit must be apparent to every member of the community, and it will be a disgrace to Wellington if the society should be permitted to die an unnatural death.