One of the groups who sang for the MRM. Students from CMBC? Second photo (same size) of one student in full view of the camera with others setting up in the bkgd.
Negatives also (2); photo (somewhat blurred) of neg.#11. Either a contestant in the Peace Oratorical Contest or the choir leader. J.B. Martin is visible behind him, as well as members of the UMEI choir which sang. Cf. CM 14-48-11
Used in CM 6-20-1. Radio choir of the Gospel Light Children's Hour, MB radio program, directed by Elfrieda Duerksen. Note on back: "Performed at Conductors Convention at MBBC April 10, choice mostly hymns." C.f.14.4307.
Note on back: "Guest speaker Rev. John Wall, pastor at Fort Garry MB Church (students in the choir loft)." The students are from MBCI; taken in the '60's. An organ is clearly visible in the foreground.
Cropped for use in CM 15-27-3. Members of the Rosthern Valley GC churches participate in a song festival held in the RJC auditorium. Of note are the variety of hats worn by women in the audience (backs to camera).
Saengerfest at Grunthal. The choir(s) is singing on stage led by their conductor & part of the audience is in the foreground (backs to camera). New auditorium? See CM 4-30-3 & 6-30-5. Not used in CM. Linked to 2001-14.367? See also notice of song festival in Whitewater in CM 4-30-6.
Used in CM 12-50-4. Infor. on back of photo: Sem. a cappella choir at final concert in the Emmanuel Methodist Church, Nov. 15, 1963. Prof. Merle Sommers, director. Students come from various countries in SA.
Negative also. Used in the CM 9-45-1. Senior choir of the SMC, Yarrow, B.C., supported by the MB Church there. At the extreme left is the conductor, Rudy Boschman. Second copy of photo measures 16x11. See 9-46-16 re. Jr. choir.
This group of young people from the Steinmann church of Baden, Ontario, has been singing and writing songs for some time. The photo was taken during a performance for the CM Publishing Association. Used in CM 17-17-2.
Three photos of sod turning of Bethel Bible Inst., Abbotsford, B.C. One larger photo (12x9) shows H. P. Neufeld directing the choir at the ceremony. Old en. dated April 1, 1958 (or 1956?).
Cropped for use in CM 8-30-7. Southern Manitoba Crusade Evangelistic Crusade choir of 200 conducted by Cornie Enns, brother-in-law of the Janz brothers.