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Sydney Singing

Dickson St. Space, Sydney, Australia

Saturday, October 7, 2017

The 6th annual Sydney Sacred Harp singing was held in the Dickson St. Space on Saturday before the second Sunday in October. Margo Lanagan led 492 to open the session, and thanked singers for attending, in particular out-of-town and interstate visitors. Elaena Gardner offered the opening prayer.

The following officers were appointed to serve: Chairman—Margo Lanagan; Secretary—Meg Quinlisk; Chaplain and Treasurer—Elaena Gardner; Arranging Committee—Kathryn Heyman.

Leaders: Margo Lanagan 284; Ruby Foster 135; Elaena Gardner 457; Ruth McNamara 49t; Shawn Whelan 276; Daniel Whelan 110; Natalie Sims 77b; Thomas MacDonald 178; Tricia Entwistle 126; Margo Lanagan 551; Ruby Foster 128; Elaena Gardner 495; Ruth McNamara 34b; Shawn Whelan 138t; Daniel Whelan 171; Natalie Sims 354t; Thomas MacDonald 148; Tricia Entwistle 163b; Margo Lanagan 454.

RECESS

Margo Lanagan led 501 to bring the class back to order. Leaders: Ruby Foster 206; Elaena Gardner 472; Meg Quinlisk 385b; Ruth McNamara 47t; Shawn Whelan 172; Daniel Whelan 445; Natalie Sims 182; Thomas MacDonald 112; Tricia Entwistle 273.

The memorial lesson was conducted by Elaena Gardner, who led 340 in remembrance of the deceased and for those who are sick or shut-in. Margo Lanagan led 180. Elaena Gardner gave the blessing of the noon meal.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Ruby Foster leading 198. Leaders: Meg Quinlisk 515; Elaena Gardner 142; Ruth McNamara 29t; Shawn Whelan 297; Daniel Whelan 39t; Natalie Sims 367; Thomas MacDonald 183; Tricia Entwistle 200; Margo Lanagan 236; Ruby Foster 254; Meg Quinlisk 430; Elaena Gardner 344; Ruth McNamara 77t; Margo Lanagan 86; Shawn Whelan 270; Daniel Whelan 299; Natalie Sims 224; Thomas MacDonald 222; Tricia Entwistle 474; Ruby Foster 145t; Thomas MacDonald 268; Meg Quinlisk 410t; Elaena Gardner 455; Ruth McNamara 481; Margo Lanagan 280; Shawn Whelan 217; Daniel Whelan 312b; Natalie Sims 460; Tricia Entwistle 117; Ruby Foster 318; Thomas MacDonald 250.

RECESS

The class was called back to order by Margo Lanagan leading 114. Leaders: Meg Quinlisk 546; Elaena Gardner 504; Ruth McNamara 475; Margo Lanagan 168; Shawn Whelan 319; Natalie Sims 564; Tricia Entwistle 476; Ruby Foster 300; Thomas MacDonald 452; Meg Quinlisk 45t; Elaena Gardner 497; Ruth McNamara 448b; Margo Lanagan 26; Shawn Whelan 540; Natalie Sims 140; Tricia Entwistle 107; Ruby Foster 478; Thomas MacDonald 186. The Secretary reported that ten leaders led eighty-two songs.

Margo Lanagan thanked the class, and led 347 as the closing song. Elaena Gardner offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Margo Lanagan; Secretary—Meg Quinlisk