During the past season the three Subscription Concerts given by the Society were well attended, and the standard of efficiency reached in former years was well maintained. The list of honorary members on the rolls now numbers 225, whilst the number of active members has been increased to 41, whom have been invited by the Committee to The unfortunate epidemic of sickness which occurred last year, caused the First Subscription Concert to be delayed until 7th January 1891, and extra expense had to be incurred for the special assistance requisitioned from the Town Band. This in some measure accounts for the heavy expenditure of the First and Second Concerts.
The Committee desired Mr. Vela to purchase any new music suitable and on his return from home he brought out with kim music costing $166.83, which has been debited to Library Account. With this addition the repertoire of the Society may be considered complete, and itis to be hoped that no further outlay for new music will be needed for some Sime.
It has not been found necessary to add much to Property Account—the small item of $22 being principally for repairs, and the 107! written off for depreciation is considered ample.
Great difficulty las been experienced by the Treasurer in collecting the subscriptions due from the honorary members, and it would save trouble and loss, if the members would sani their subscriptions direct tothe treasurer, before the first. concert, The orchestral works performed by the Society during the past season are the First Concert held 7th January, 1891, Zauber-flite? Mozart.
Menuet Scherzo Alder. "Polyeucte Gounod. Jive alévy.
"Jungman, At the Second Concert held Wednesday, 18th March, 1891.
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