The idea of the ciety at Home taken up all over the country. Many first class organizations have been formed with extremely successful results. Periodical concerts fare held and carefully chosen programmes, often accompanied by lectures, "are enthusiastically ried out, Gilbert and Sullivan evenings are one of the most Popular attractions, although chamber music and symphonic concerts receive a full share of appreciation. The whole thing is very commendable, and apart from the cheerful spirit of camaraderie which the gatherings engender, and the mutual benefit derived from the exchanges of ideas, much good work is being done,
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