Christchurch Musical Union, His Honour Mr. Justice Denniston (president), Messrs, A. Carrick, H. Cotterill (trustees), Mr. F. M. Wallace (conductor), Miss Katie Young (pianiste), Miss Cook (leader), Mr. T. Garrard (honorary secretary and treasurer), Mr. F. C. B. Bishop (librarian). The original Christchurch Musical Society was established in 1860, and was conducted under that name or under the name of the Christchurch Harmonie Society till 1894, when it was amalgamated with the Orchestral Society under the name of the Christchurch Musical Union. It is a strong society, and has a large number of performing and honorary members. Five concerts are given during the season. The society is in a flourishing financial position, its assets being valued at between £400 and £500, and liabilities nil.

Mr. Thomas Garrard, Secretary of the Christchurch Musical Union, was born in Harwich in 1843, and educated in his native place. He arrived in Nelson in 1863 by the ship “Annie Dymes,” and was for eight years in the employ of Messrs, N. Edwards and Co. Removing to Wellington, he was subsequently with Messrs. Krull and Co. for nine years. Settling in Christchurch in 1883, he was on the staff of Messrs. Dalgety and Co. till 1897, when he commenced business as accountant and commission agent. He was the general secretary to the Canterbury Jubilee Industrial Exhibition of 1900, and is secretary to the Canterbury Industrial Association and the Cathedral Completion Fund. Mr. Garrard was married in 1871 to a daughter of Mr John Wastney, Wakapuaka.

Christchurch Liedertafel. Officers for 1901–2: Messrs W. Izard (president), F. M. Wallace (conductor), and T. H. Barnett (honorary secretary, treasurer, and librarian). The Liedertafel was established in May, 1885, by the late Mr. W. G. Rhind. Since its inception, ninety subscription concerts have been given by the society. Periodically, the members give Herren abends (smoke concerts) and Gemischter abends (open to ladies).

Mr. Thomas Henry Barnett, F.I.A.N.Z., who has held the three offices of honorary secretary, treasurer, and librarian to the Christchurch Liedertafel since 1885, was born in London in 1846. Educated in his native city, and brought up as an accountant, he had also a banking experience there of several years. Mr. Barnett arrived in Lyttelton in the ship “Dover Castle” in 1872, and was engaged in mercantile pursuits till 1877, when he was appointed manager of Ward and Co., Limited, brewers, Christchurch, and has ever since been associated with the company. He is an enthusiast in music, and has worked hard for the advancement of the society with which he has so long been connected.