LIVERPOOL, MARCH lst, SUBSCJUPTJl>1" No. 846 �PO• 1952 PRI:E AJfN1JAL r- Free. TLUfSKISSIOM ABKOAD 4d. 5/6

THE BESSON ******************************************* .--�Just Published! - TRUMPET BARWICK GREEN .. (Maypole Dance) ''IMPERIALS" WIN AGAIN ·1 TUTOR B.BJ. 845 By Arthur Wood Boosey & Hawkes instruments win This delightful little melody, written by the famous Yorkshire Com­ all the 1951 Championships BALFOUR Arthur Wood, is already well-known to radio by S. V. poser listeners as the Signature Tune of the Serial play " The Archers." It has now 9d. been arranged for Brass Band by the Composer, and will undoubt­ edly become a favourite programme number with all bands. * 16/8 (plus postage) Also National BLACK DYKE majority B & H Conductor : ALEX MORTIMER ESTRELLITA MIGHTY LIKE A ROSE Band Teachers, Adjudicators and Soloists B.B.J. 843 B.B.J. 844 Belle Vue RANSOME & HARLES complete B & H set Conductor: DAVID ASPINALL Love Song-By Manuel Ponce By Ethelbcrt Nevin J. A. GREENWOOD I ADJUDICATOR Scottish GOVAN BURGH complete B & H set BAND TEACHER AND THE BOULEVARDIER BUSYBODIES Conductor : GREGOR GRANT NORTHWOOD ROAD, PRENTON, B.B.J. 847 B.B.J. 809 Cornet or Xylo- 19 Frederic Curzon phone Duet-By F. Curwn BIRKENHEAD By Welsh majority B Telephone: B.B. Set 8/- Extra parts 6d.I each. Postage Extra PARC & DARE & H BIRKENHEAD 3264 Conductor: HARRY NUTTALL WALTER B. HARGREAVES And Irish .. complete B set Three New Quick Marches ' AGNES STREET & H L.T.C.L., B.B.C.M. Conductor : E. RUDDICK (Musical Director, Cory W r en s Band) o km ' RHYTHM of the LINE I CHIMES of VICTORY Associated Teacher to the Bandsmans' G. H. Willcocks Jos. Bergeim The "IMPERIAL" EUPHONIUM College of Music. Band Secretaries *are invited to send Four valves, compensating system, frosted BAND TEACl!ER AND ADJUD.\CATOR THE SKYWRITER to-day for our new Brass Band Catalogue Silver finish with burnished bell : YSTRAD RD., YSTRAD, RHONDDA, Jos. Bergeim 126 £144 - 1 - 8 (tax paid). SOUTH WA1$S B.B. Set 5/- Extra Parts each. Postage Exya 9 4d. Hi re purchase terms are availabl e ********** * * **** *************************** TOM EASTWOOD Teacher to tbe Bandsmans' Pad. Alll!OC.i.ated Colltlll'\ Band Dept., Instrument Div., BOOSEY & HAWKES LT D., FREDERICK CLOSE, STANHOPE PLACE, MARBLE ARCH, LONDON, W.2. of Mu&ic 3091/4 ( ..The Easy Way:· by IJOStJ SOLO CORNET, BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDlCAi'OR, ALTON HOUSE, BROUGHAM ROAD. R,ssa.n... MARSDEN, Near HUDDERSFIELD NOEL THORPE

SOLO CORNET, BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR 20 BYRON AVENUE, BLACKHALL COLLIERY, WEST HARTLEPOOL, KEEP THE Co. DURHAM. GEO. HAWKINS LEAD! (Band Teacher) OLIVE VILLA, MAYFORD, Nr. WOKING,. yoUTH is the life-blood · SURREY. Teacher Theory and Harmony by t>OBt of of the Brass Band movement, BRI AN MATHER IAN GLADSTONE ELGAR HOWARTH MAURICE MURPHY Crookhall Colliery JOHN FAULDS joined Besses Boys' Band at began playing at the age of aged 16, began playing at of of Besses the age of and is no'v Band. became Juvenile the age of 8 and played with 9. Was a member s, and is encouraging Barton BAND T�ACHER ADJUDICATOR it for all to see them in Belle Vue Contests Boys' Band when they Principal Cornet of Champion, Durham AND of 1949 and 1950. Has won the Belle Vue Cham­ Hall Works Band of County, in 1946, 194 7 and KENNEDY CRESCENT, KIRKCALDY, Also Juvenile 44 won three 1 sts and one pionships of 1949 and Manchester. Broadcast 1949. FIFE that these four boys are starting their 3rd prize in Slow Melody 1950 and no"·, at the age twice before his 8th birth­ Champion of , Durham Contests held by the of 14, is First Cornet with day, and he has been County & Northumber­ Band, and was chosen with this band. Has nine featured frequently in land and All Britain in HAROLD LAYCOCK 1947. Won Blyth British careers with the right instrument-the " New Standard Cornet. They Ian Gladstone to represent broadcasts to his credit. Northern Children's Hour. 181 " " Bandsmen of To-mor­ In Solo Contests has won In October last secured the Railways Junior and Senior PUPILS PRIVATE OR POSTAL row " at the Royal Albert one 1st, two 2nd, one 3rd Blue Riband of Junior Contests in 1949, and was BAND TEACHER ADJUD1CATOR Bandsman when awarded also Fodens Slow Melody AND are assured many Hall Brass Band Festival and two 4th prizes. years of pleasurable playing and, we hope, successful last October. the co\-eted Alex Owen Junior \Vinner. Has won Memorial Scholarship. se\·eral other awards. 16 GRAHAM CRESCENT, FORFAR, ANGUS contesting. Congratulations to the parents for supporting them in their choice DAVID ASPINALL and for making it possible for their sons to buy to-day's outstanding cornet. " tor, Ransome Marles Wor ' Band The Musical irec & ks (La.te Conductor,D Creswell Collier and Fria.r:v "NEW STANDARD 181 CORNET y Brewery Bands) BESS 0 N & C 0. LTD., 15 WEST STREET, L 0 ND 0 N, W. C. 2. TEMPLE BAR 9018/9 BAND TEACHER, BAND AND CHORAL CONTEST ADJUDICATOR "PRIORY VIEW," 14 FRIARY ROAD, NEWARK-ON-TRENT, NOTTS. Tel.: Newark 456-7-8·9

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on the support of such a highly trying to maintain their old glories. Thank you Lister Park (Bradford) and \Vi nton Park would be a big success, and I would like to this, I count figure in the band world as Mr. Eric for your nice lctler, Mr. Hall. l am always Brass 1Band lle:ws (Eccles), whilst an engagement will be fulfilled congratulate Mr. Meredith and the committee esteemed Yiews. pleased to hear from the secretaries of our bands. 1932. Band, not forgcttmg Ball, who has himself expressed in.-.ar 111 Piccaclilly Gardens, l\Ianchester, on Tuesday, of the Stalybridge Public lst MARCH, cannot understand is men in so Creswell Colliery have had a successful year. 15th July, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. It would l\Ir. Brown, their Bandmaster, on thell" efforts What I WHY for it. They go along to the I read in the local press that the band, assisted therefore be as well if ' Eccles Cake ' would in to make it an enj oyable afternoon ." many bands stand ACCIDENTAL S an evening's pleasure with their by an augmented choir from Eckington and future contact the wr iter before sending in his bandroom for + + friends ; do they want little children in their district, gave a concert in Eckington Trinity report to enable correct inJormation being + l\Ir. M. \\'. TEASDALE, of Creswell, writes : midst ? If I was a parent. I don 't think 1 would Methodist Church, when 500 people were In common willl the rest of the community, reported in your paper." . " I would like to reply to two letters in the want my lilt.le boy spending a lot of his time in present. l\lr. II. Hirst gave a euphonium solo. and mdeed with the ·whole world, we and all think this is a nice spirit of unity. + + ' B.B.:N.' one in Dec. issue by J. Mullin, and one the company of men. Please don"l regard me as I brass bandsmen deeply deplore the sudden + Mr. T. CASSOX, i.Vlus. Dir. of :\1 odcrna Blanket in ] anuary by ' Curious.' My cousin, Alwyn simply a destructive critic ; I do something, Dinninglon l\fain entered the West H.iding death of our late bclo,·ed so,·creign, IGng \\'urks, writes : " :\lay I ha,·e the opportunity Teasdale, was principal cornelist for St. Hilda's I organise a band for the boys themselves. No Contest last October as bona-fide members. The George VI. He, and all the Royal Family, had of answering the letter of Mr. v\' oodhead of during 1926 and for a period before that year. doubt if I had met Mr. Thrusscll when he was subscriptions had been lost in the post and some made themselves exceedingly popular with all Crossley's Band, published in the February issue? Mr. l\Iullin is correct. when he says Harold seven years of age, dressed out in his regalia, time later were found by Post Office authorities classes and his passing is felt as a personal loss 26 and returned. The band arc doing well ; they It is with great regret thal [ feel compelled to Pinches played with St. Hilda's at the 19 I would have patted him on the shoulder, by all his subjects, in whose lives and activities do so. Mr. \Voodhead should be the last person Crystal Palace Contest, but, I am not prepared slipped sixpence into his hand, and said, ' you have some young players mostly under 16, he was always so keenly interested. \'i' e feel lo have indulged in the cheap sneer contained to say he was principal ; in fact, I believe that arc a grand little chap,' but nevertheless, I and are competing in the X.C.B. contests, also we are speaking on behalf of all bandsmen when in his cpiotle. ::\fay I remind him of the most Mr. ] . Southern had a good team of solo men would have thought, there was some person, or at Huddersfield " D.II. " Area contest, 4th we say that. we mourn his loss, and respectfully generous treatment he received from the officials ready just in case. 1 will send my copy of the persons deserving of a sharp kick in the pants, section. of!er our sincere sympathy to his sorrowing of the Moderna Band, especially at the end of his ' B.B.N.' to my cousin requesting him to reply. somewhere near at hand. As Mr. Thrussell says \Voodhouse S.A. arc going to have a visit widow and family. first season. I will refrain from publishing the I still believe St. Hilda's of 1920 to 1026 the nothing about lilt.le girls, perhaps he is with me by the Stapleford Citadel band on March lst * * * actual facts. His sarcasm can not be passed finest brass band of all times ; except the ' all in my view that brass banding is not for girls ; and they are staying for the week-end. I am In the name of bandsmen everywhere, we over re prizewinning since he and his colleagues stars ' band drawn from all sources by Harry there arc many more suitable hobbies open to looking forward to hearing this band . take this opportunity of sending loyal greetings left. us, which, however, quickly recoiled on his Mortimer. Please excuse me for bringing the them which are far more becoming." MARCATO. and good wishes i.o Queen Elizabeth II on her own head . He will be surprised to learn that latter in, it is hardly fair to do so ; but I had accession to the throne. May her reign be a long our balance sheet shows income from contests the pleasure of hearing them and also have a Mr. N. R. CLA YTON,+ + of + Coleshill, Birming- ESSEX NOTES and happy one, and blessed particularly with nearly £70 since he left us twelve months ago records by them ; until then I was all for set of ham, writes : " On Saturday, 51.h April, U1e Peace and Prosperity for all her subjects. Mr. Woodhead should realise thal no band can good old ' IIilda's.' I may close by adding that . 1 6th Annual Air-Varic Solo and Open Qoortettc " LONG LIVE THE QUEE� " always win . If he does not, no doubt a little Alwyn, now Mus. Doc., is in the profession, anc Contest sponsored by the Coleshill Ex-Service I wonder \.vhy Mr. Suckling has resigned his more experience will convince him. Re playing in the leading London Music Halls ; Men's Band will be held in the Town Hall, position as B.M. of Becontree Silver, as this is ' Jupitor's ' statement of the number of players he is still greatly interested in brass bands and Coleshill. Schedules are available on application the second official to resign in the past six CONCORDS AND DISCORDS obtained from Moderna, may I say that one we may yet get him back." to me (see advert.) and I -would very much months. It appears that this band is being third was an understatement. and how many + + + like to welcome all band friends who have undermined by hotheads, and perhaps, empty merely an of these play at a given contest is heads. Mr. Suckling and Mr. Saul were pulling -on-Trent, at.tended in the past., and to those '.vho have nol c\·asion. The following facts, Mr. Vi'oodhead, l\Ir. \V . H. DOUGHTY, of \V eston BESSY writes : " The Eighth Annual Solo I would ask come along and I feel the band to the front and were a grand team have writes : "May I, through the medium of your been, them to can not contradict. In all, twelve players who knew their respective jobs. Contest, held by Besses Boys Band, was a : sure they will enjoy a really good afternoon's been signed from :i\Ioderna, ten by National much valued Band Paper report the following great success although marred by the absence We have engaged Tom F. Atkinson Aveley Silver arc quiet at the moment, but time oJ During last summer and autumn, whilst assisting banding. :i\fr. Rules, and two playing with us at the are stren,gthcning themselves musically. They of the sec. and bandmaster, ::Yir. F. Cowburn, , of Bradford as adjudicator, and Mr. Albert enticement. Messrs. ]. Chambers, D. Vi'oodhead several bands around Derby and District, through illness. 1 am glad to report he is now Chappell of Coventry as accompanist. \Ve arc have secured the services of Mr. Strickland T. Crossland, S. Yates, A. Berry, G. Humble, many bandsmen approached me with a view progressing favourably. The adj udicator this again giving six Challenge Trophies, seven from Romford Boro. Perhaps Mr. Wake can F. Stephenson, R. Teal, P. Teal, G. Maky, to forming a Brass Band Association in the year was the l\Iusical Director of the Senior medals and over £35 in cash prizes. I again remember a warning given to him during M. Miller, J. Heap. The first nine before Halifax Derby and District Arca. Several reasons were Band, Jl.'[r. \V . \'\'ood. The learners class began hope to have members from the Blind Institute the summer. Contest. One of these since returned . May I say given by the various bandsmen. Owing to at 3 o'clock, and some amazing playing was in the audience, and I hope they will be able to Romford Contest is being held earlier this that I have no ill feeling against any of these pressure of work and activities with my own carried ouL by boys, who had been playing for listen to a good entry." year (June 14th is suggested locally). Test­ players in regard to leaving us. Mr. Vi1 oodhead band and pupils during these winter months, under twelve months. In the preliminary pieccs will soon be advertised. This is the most is very concerned at the statement that these I have not really had the time i.o submit this + + + section, there was a clear cut win for D. Fildes, popular contest held near London during the men have been replaced to our advantage. report for publication before. My apologies Mr. J. C. \VELSH, secretary, writes : "At who had the best win of the clay, winning by summer months, and, is also the oldest estab­ vV ilhoul wishing to make comparisons I can to those who have been waiting for a report the Annual Meeting of the :Northumberland twelve clear points. Some really wonderful lished contest. I hope to give details next assure him that in all respects it is a fact, from in the 'B.B.N.' I have observed in recent Band League, it was decided to open a subscrip­ playing was heard from the basses in the inter­ month. some points of view, I was sorry to lose some of issues of ' B._B.X.' lhat. many ?ands have tion list to purchase a Trophy to perpetuate mediate section, and a Bb bass player, S. . I am pl(jased tu note that bands from Chelms­ these old friends. However, this has been more withdrawn their membership to thcu respective lhe memory of the Jale Mr. William Farrall, a McClaren, carried the day with a first class ford and Colchester will be competing at the than countered by greater efficiency, despite Associations. With the exception of about vice-president of the League. Mr. Farrall who performance of ' Asleep in the Deep.' For the " Area " Contest on April 5th. V\l e do not see the organised attack on Moderna or should I three or four bands in this district � believe passed away recent.ly, was one of nature's second year running, A. Jones, the soprano 1 enough of those Essex bands who are not in the our bands and their _standard of playmg have take it as a compliment ? Please accept my . gentlemen, and coming to the Xorth East from player, won a first prize. L. ' Nick ' Barnsley London Area. Why not try your hand at thanks for the good you have so unconsciously fallen considerably smce the end of the war. the Liverpool District, soon proved that he was was a very popular second in the advanced Romford also ? done to us . May I point out in conclusion I thmk most bandsmen will agree, that if such a brass band enthusiast. Manv band s in this section. The Senior section is for lads over Barkingside also continue to progress under formed, we could vastly that all our players have been obtained by an Association could be . I district have to thank Willie I<' arrall for being eighteen, or those who have gained a first or . . 1 Mr. Attridge They have a really live Social and from the j uniur improve brass bands 111 Derby and D1stnct ; kept in existence as he helped to keep them second in the Advanced sect.ion in previous advertising, voluntary, Section, and many youngsters of exceptional band, not by sabotaging other combinations." there are q�ute a few go?d conductors and together and put them on their feet without years. Although the playing was very close, last . . , promise ; more will be heard of this band. mstrumentaltsts 111 the d1str1ct to see that these taking any teaching fees or expenses, and often year's winner, ] . Cowburn, played brilliantly to + + + . 1 RECORDER. bands shall n�t. go out �f existence . Let me helped them financially. To the Xorthumberland give himself a lead of 3 points ahead of the Mr. C. V. GENNERY, secretary, writes : . . have your Oj)tmons. Vi hat about il, boys ? League he was a great. asset., his knowledge of second prize winner. As Mr. \'Vood announced " Rist's Cable Works, Newcastle, Staffs., held STOCKPORT NOTES There is no bme hke the prese_nt. Let us get bands and contesting proved invaluable to me his decisions, the prizes were presented to the their Annual Slow Melody and Quartette movmg. Will all band secretanes w1thm sa)'. a and he gave me many medals and donations winners by that old stalwart of Besses fame, Contest on Saturday, January 26th, when there radius of 15 to 20 miles of Derby, please wnte to be used to further the brass band cause. Mr. Snape.'' First of all I would like to thank Mr. S. Smith .l\. were again large entries for each section. The :Mr. \V. H. Doughty, Main St., Weston on to . \Ve feel that his many friends up and down the and Ylr. G. \Villiams, for the news items con­ + • decision taken by my committee and myself in enclosrng stamped addr ssed Trent, Nr. Derby, e country would perhaps like to assist in the cerning their bands, Stockport L.M.S. an Mr. J. MEREDITH, secretary of Stalybridge holding the ] unior Section in the Staff Canteen envelope for reply." above effort. Anyone wishing to do so can Public, writes : " Our cont.est was a great. at the same time as the open Section in the Poynton respectively. They both report a forward cheques or postal orders to Mr. J cvn, under Mr. Benson, did not Saturdav, the lst of March, which has a record testing standard ? I venture to state that if all Championships of the Durham County League first Brass Band Contest t.o be held in Preston show their usual form when they competed at a�d will most certainly give Mr. Cyril the players taken from these little bands could at Spennymoor on January 27th. Despite the entry for over 50 years, and was most agreeably Nottingham . There were some very bad slips Adj udicator, quite a lengthy ordeal, return, the little bands would be attending Arctic conditions, the enthusiasm of the bands Yorath, the surprised at the very fine arrangements made, round the band. This was a great pity, a lot the Open Solo and Section 1 contests and the big pots staying at home. . _ and supporters could be felt, and Mr. R. Ander­ especially in and the manner wh ch the Con�est was earned of time and effort had been put in here ; however, being over 80 entries in these No, it isn't the lack of good conductors. Has 111 � son, the Secretary, together wilh his Committee, Quartets, there out., by the Executi> e of the No. 7 (Preston) apart from the slips, the band as a whole played be are to be congratulated on a smoothly organised two sections alone. The great attraction will 'Flashlight ' ever thought it might. be the r Area of the North West Brass Bands Assoc1at10n. very well indeed, which did show that they are championship bands (Camborne and Jack of good bandsmen ? Let him get in the event. In Class D the general standard revealed the two Messrs. Thompson and \V mter, together with being well schooled. who are competing in both Solo and middle of one of these bands, he \\;ould soon good bands in the development stage, and the St. Dennis) therr colleagues, deserve great praise and I am Appleby-Frodingham Works (\V. Kendall) are Quartet sections and are bringing some of their find out where the faults lav. How man . lsl prizewinners showed that extra polish sure were very gratified at the su cess of this, busy rehearsing the Area Test-piece for lst bandsmen have eyer bought a· good tutor and):" � rarely heard in this class. Class A clearly proved Juniors, too. Section. The band have had all their instruments thc1� first venture. The Queen s Hall was At the A.G.:i\I. of the S.W.B.B.A. all the studied it ? Very few, 1 think. Any bandsman that Co. Durham will maintain its traditions admirably smted to contestmg, with good overhauled, so we should be hearing some good officials were re-elected with the exception of the who cannot play every major scale and its when 10 bands can give such sound performances acoustics a1�d p_!ent.y of comfortable sealmg playing here. Organising Secretary, who because of business relative minor in two years isn't really a bands- of a testpiece which demands musicianship accommodation, m fact, cverythmg was laid on Ruston and Hornsby (J. Bod dice) were and other commitments, did not wish to continue man, and there are plenty who have been . from Conductors and players. Again the for a really fine event. Both the pubhc and the awarded lst prize with 178 points in Section 3 office ; he was appointed Life Vice-President playing 20, 30 yes, and 40 years, and still prizewinners gave that little finesse which in bands supported the orgamsers and I am sure at Nottingham " D.H.'' Area. While the band in recognition of his services, and will continue could not play the scale of B. I don't think . placed them ahead, and for the sporting way in that Preston and D1stnct will have no qualms played very well, I was not at all impressed much of • Flashlight.'s ' other idea of letting which my awards were accepted, I say thank to take an active interest in the welfare of the the future when arrangmg further contests. with the reading. association. bandsmen have a go in the middle, if he means 111 . you.'' Each of the bands played a Hym Tune of FLASllLIGHT. Entries for the " Daily Herald " Area Contests when B.M. doesn't turn up. No, this often ;i + + + their own cho'.ce f llO\�cd by th� festpwce, are now coming in very well indeed and appear puts a would-be conductor off for a good while. , � Mr. H. J. SPENCER, the Hon. Treasurer of + Mr. Greenwood s \\ ays1dc Scenes, and whilst SHEFFIELD----- &---- DISTRICT to be an omen for a very successful double event, :Xo man should be put in the middle to conduct the National Drass Band Club writes : " It is one or two bands found rt rather heavy gorng, especially the Championship Section which a selection unless he has had the opportunity of very gratifying to find that one has so many some not _havmg contested for years, I am ��re constitutes a record. studying it beforehand, not even the B.M. friends when illness overtakes you. This has that all will benefit from the efforts put forth. Ireland Colliery Ambulance have held their Wh ilst visiting North Devon recently I had Then the last insult to the old die-hards, his been proved during the last fourteen weeks, + + + A.G.::\11 . Mr. Wallace accepted presidency, with the opportunity of hearing both Bideford and blow, blow, blow, tripe. If he visited some of whilst I have been in Hospital, and at home Mr. Halford, secretary, and Mr. Elliott was Applcdore Boys Brigade Bands, who are very these bands who transgress in this direction, Mr. H. HEYES, of Birmingham, writes : sick, and would like to take this opportunity of again elected bandmaster. A Slow Melody keen in bringing on the young people of that he would hear the B.M. continually asking for " Rist's Works Solo and Quartctte Contest, thanking all my many friends that have made contest was held at the end of the meeting, district to become bandsmen. The former band less noise, but, when a bandsman doesn't January 26th, 1952, was again a very well enquiries at the Hospital, and others who have he's got to Mr. W. Knight, of Staveley \Vorks Band, adjudi­ will compete in Section 4 this year and judging practise, blow hard otherwise he organized event, and although the weather was written me such cheery letters, and their kind cated and gave the following awards : lsl, by the performance they gave at a concert, I am can't blow at all. Can the B.:i\I. alter that ? not of the best, the entry and attendance of the wishes for my speedy recovery. I am pleased let me say there are G. Middleton (horn) ; 2nd, G. Spencer (euph.) ; of the opinion they will repeat their success of In conclusion some things public was very good. The Quartette Compcti­ t.o say that am now at home, well on the way 1 3rd, A. Middleton (sop.) ; 4th, R. Tatham. last year in winning their section . Also, it is nearly as bad as blow, blow, blow ; one is speed. tion reached a high level of musical attainment, to recovery, but unfortunately my ailment is our bands play every Following this, tea was prepared by mem bcrs of quite probable that the Applcdorc Boys will Some of prize quick but the Solo playing was not up to the standard one from which it takes a long time to make a fast it's practically impossible the ladies' committee. In the evening, members compete in the same section. movement so I expected. As usual the event moved along complete recovery. I hope to have the pleasure and friends were entertained by first class artists An outstandng event was the recent visit to to define the semi-quaver runs at all ; for with a smoothness which reflects the highest of meeting quite a number of my friends in the Poet and Peasan is it 120 or 190 ? " which put a good climax to the end of an Exeter of the Easton Road, S.A. Band from instance, ' t,' credit to l\fr. Gennery, the Secretary. I would near future at the various Contests that are enjoyable day. Bristol, who gave two very excellent concerts, like to tender my sincere thanks to Mr. D. A. V. due to be held. In the meantime, thank you + + + I was quite pleased to hear from the Sec. of and although the attendance was not up to Rist (Managing Director) for the kindly interest once again for your kindly thoughts." R. PETRIE, secretary of Mr. NORMAN shcwn to me during the day's proceedings, and Dannemora Steel \'Y orks Band. He tells me expectations owing Lo unexpected weather v.Tites " The remarks of Barton Hall vVorks : to Mr. Gennery and his able helpers for seeing + + + that they held their annual meeting at the end conditions, they certainly gave a good account your last issue are far from every ' Eccles Cairn ' in to my comforts during my sojourn in the box ; Mr . A. ATKINSON, of Bradford, writes : of January. The sec. was able lo record a very of their sincerity and keen musicianship, correct, for the band are by no means having a " I am not surprised at Mr. T. Thrussell of satisfactory year from both the financial and item being rendered with dignity and efficiency, a very fine and interesting Contest." 911ic spell. They are having excellent attcn· New Holland disagreeing with me in my views playing angles, Dannemora are once again revealing that their bandmaster was a very

"J:. . 3 at each of the two weekly rehearsals, + + + about dressing little children up in the regalia fulfilling their duty of playing at the Sheffield capable person. whilsC concerts have been, and arc still being Mr. H. NORBURY writes : " My Holling­ of a brass bandsman. Probably I would find \.Vednesday :rootball Ground-a contract which The Exeter Railway (S.R. ) Band arc settling given during the winter, and but for the death worth Band attended Slalybridge Contest, our myself in the minority, for I usually do hold they have had for very many years. In common down to rehearsals on the first section testpiece, of His late Majesty King George VI, they first contest since before the War (apart from minority views on most things, but I did test with most bands Dannemora have suffered in and from what I have already heard they appear would have appeared at the Bolton Town Hall the usual Whit Friday March Contests), and we his theory, that children so dressed up were recent years from a shortage of young and to enjoy the piece which is certainly a good sign on Sunday, lOth February. Up to the time of were placed 5th. We had Mr. J. A. Greenwood greatly admired, by asking the first dozen people promising players, but the improvement now towards achieving success. writing engagements for the summer are : over for a few lessons and what a difference he I met on my round, as an insurance agent., what evident is due to a happy blend of new blood Although local support is not very encouraging Platt Fields, Rochdale, Heat.on Park, Parr made. Time has not dimmed any of his brilliance was their opinion, and without exception they and the continued enthusiasm of the older it does not daunt the keenness of Axminstcr E.I. Fold Park, Vi1alkdcn, Victoria Park (Denton), in training bands, and it is our sincerest wish all said, children looked ridiculous dressed in members, two old members in particular, Band (C. Turner) who have secured new uni­ West Park (Wolverhampton ), Deepdale Park, that he will be spared many more years to uniforms usually associated with adults, and l\1r. David vVestwood and Bernard Keeton, forms aud work hard to maintain the successes Davyhulme Park, Boggart Hole Clough, Bank continue the good work he enj oys doing for that is my opinion. My point is, that I am dead whose membership goes back something like they have gained. Park (Warrington), Vale Park (New Brighton), brass bands. As regards the Contest, I think it against little children in brass bands, and in 40 years. The secretary tells me that they are EXEFAL. 4 WRIGHT & ROUND'S BRASS BAND NEWS. lst MARCH, 1952.

CONTEST RESULTS every way and one bandmaster said he hadn't were supported by first class artists and there ASHTON-U.NDER-LYNE NOTES trombone, and all were in brilliant form, Master enjoyed himself so much since that time when was a capacity audience. The bandsmen are Gordon Nightingale, their exceptional vVorthy Blackmore set about Old Stoney at boy hard al work_ for the Arca Contest, and on PRESTON, No. 7 Arca :N".\i\'.B.B.A., 25th cornetist, also " brought the House down," ,.... ' Yate Contest. Well, and what about the recent form will take some beating. Mr. T. W. Oxford joined Mr. Aiken January. Hymn Tune (own choice) : lst, decisions I only intend to set down impres­ J =� ? The Mrs. Sunderland Brass Quartette com- A brass band contest promoted by the Freckleton Sub. ; 2nd, Brindle Sub. ; 3rd, cornet duet. The band are now prep sions and the greatest one undoubtedly was the petition attracted six entries Stalybridge Public Band the Town t 0' and was won by was held in Preston SL David's. "vVayside Scenes " their broadcast on Feb. 29th, and gasp of astonishment when Mr. Joseph Alder the Rothwell Temperance party, Hall on Saturday, January 26th. The Hall was 3' with Grange rehearsing the Area testpiece. There (W. & R.) : lst, Freckleton Sub. ; 2nd, Coppull decision in the Selection Contest, arc several announced his Moor second, and Holme Silver third. I expected packed lo capacity, bandmen being crowded in Sub. ; 3rd, Longridge Prize ; 4th, Preston very experienced players in the band who are which was further amplified when the judge a much larger entry here. the passages and stairs. Seventeen bands setting a fine example to the younger players, St. David's. Nine bands competed. Adjudicator, soloist medals to the band which awarded three The Huddersfield Brass Band Association competed ; the playing was of a high standard Mr. Tom F. Atkinson. and with the interest shown by the firm, the didn't gel first prize. Congratulations to Marsh­ are holding a Junior Slow Melody excepting that a few of the bands spoiled their Contest and loyal co-operation of an excellent secretary, and field Silver unde.- Mr. Herbt;rt Sevier on ga111111g open Quartette Contest on a performances through overblowing, forgetting Saturday in the go-ahead instructions of the chairman, Mr. NE\\ CASTLE-UNDER-LYME. Rist's Cable first prize in the Selection at their first attempl, March. I have not received this was an indoor contest. Mr. J. Meredith, full particulars as Stanley H. \\'ood, Mr. Collison is confident of a Works Band, 26th January, Slow Melodies and also to Shaftesbury Crusade Silver under Mr. yet but I hope to be present. the Stalybridge secretary worked like a trojan March very successful future for the band. Quartettes. Junior Solos : First, G. Dutton H. J. Groves on being awarded ftrsl in Skelmanthorpe have held their to make the contest a success. Thanks arc also A.G.M. when The successful West Riding Band Society (Derby Police) ; second, M. Newton (Middle­ and Hymn Tune, and again to Corsham Town a good year's progress was due to his committee who have worked with reported . They have always been blessed with good secretaries. wich Centenary) ; third, G. Lomas (Odd under Mr. R. Cramp on being awarded medals have re-engaged Mr. H. Mileman as professional tireless energy. One of the most jubilant Horn and Euphonium. Each Mr. Collins was an excellent example. The new Rode) ; Youngest competitor, Ann Fletcher, for Best Cornet, teacher and as many contests as possible are officials connected with the conlest was Alderman of silver­ secretary is Mr. Bernard Burns, that brilliant Greenway Moor. Open Section : First, E. Gray band, therefore, had a certain amount to be attended. They hope to L. Harris, hon. president of the band. The repeat their soprano cornetist, late of Dyke, and now making (Foden's Motor v\ orks) ; second, G. Thorpe ware to show for their efforts ; Shaflesbury Arca success. Mayor (Councillor Mrs. E. Grundy) who pre- his name as conductor of Butterfields. I could (Dciniolcn, \Vales) ; third, T. Dorn (Fisher & Crusade also gained a medal for the best trom­ Hade Edge Band were ewr sented the awards said she hoped bands would aged for the not suggest a better man ! Ludlows); Best Bass, T. Dorn (Fisher Ludlows). bone. In the general opinion of bandmasters & Proclamation Ceremony at Holi� forth. I hear continue to patronise future contests organised orks; second, present, each of the three bands had particular Buttcrfields Tank Works (Bernard Burns), Quartettes: First, Foden's Motor \V this band have a busy season ahead and intend under the same auspices, ensuring the con­ 3rd, Middlewich spots in which they shone. Marshfield had good spurred on by their successes last year are Rothwell Temperance ; to compete at as many contests as engagements testants of an enthusiastic welcome to determined to do even better in 1952 ! They Xo. 1 Party. Special prize for quartettcs within tone and balance in ensemble ; Shaftesbury, too, will allow. Slalybridge. have entered the First Section at Leicester and 30 miles radius not having won prize of £10. had good tone and were strong in ; Holme Silver are steadily Dobcross Prize, under their conductor, Mr. adding strength to are enjoying rehearsals on " L'Etoilc du Nord." Middlewich No. 1 Par ty. Corsham, with a smaller band, had the soloisls their ranks and should J. Platt, attended Stalybridge Contest ; although be a force to be reckoned They arc also well away with the Area test ! plus the interpretation nearest the composers' with this season. Mr. unplaced they gave a good performance. Better J. Broadbent can be Hammonds have Mr. T. F. Atkinson teaching WHITEFIELD, Besses Boys Solo Contest, intentions. H.egarding the concert, the high spot relied upon to keep the bandsmen interested. luck next time, boys. them on the Area testpiece and so it looks as if 26th January. Learners Section : lst, A. Single­ was, without doubt, the B.A.C. Band trombone Emley Band are persevering Hollingworth Prize attended Slalybridge with the younger there will be a " battle royal," with Y cwco, ton (fiugel) ; 2nd, J. Douglas (cornet) ; •rd, quarlette who gave a splendid rendering of their generation and seem to Contest under Mr. J. A. Greenwood. They gave be coming along very Butterfields, and Hammonds, all practically F. Handley (cuph.) ; 4th, J. Knowles (comet). piece in preparation for the Oxford Contest. nicely. Perhaps Mr. J. Wilkinson a very good intelligent performance, being will try a next door to each other, with their eyes on the Preliminary : lst, D. Fildes (cornet) ; 2nd, They were conducted by Mr. Lloyd who had contest or two with them this season. placed fifth iu order of merit which is a very been an interested listener to the contest Aluert Hall ! vVhatever the outcome, it speaks G. Turner (cornet) ; 3rd, I. Barker (cornet) ; Brighouse and Rastrick Band with the good achievement seeing they have only been previously. Tony Pyke showed promise on his well for the neighbourhood having three such 4th, S. Seymour (cornet). Intermediate : lst, assistance of C.\V.S. (Manchester) Band and able to get a full band together a little over first attempt al a solo in public-he played fine bands competing in the Championship Class. S. McClaren (Bb bass) ; 2nd, B. Hooton (trom.) ; Foden's Motor �'orks Band are holding a twelve months ago. As I have previously "Il Bacio." Mr. Gordon Maxfield of B.A.C. The Hall Royd Junior Band (Ralph Nellist) 3rd, J. Murray (cornet) ; 4th, D. Fletcher Massed Concert in the Town Hall on a Saturd

SOUTH WEST LAN CASHIRE NEWCASTLE & DISTRICT job� before an an ideal bandsman . \\'e 4th Section, J. Bod dice (Douca>ter). Both band. ::\frs. .'.\[artin, who is a daugh1er of 1he extend our deepest sympathy to his family. contests commence at 2-30 p.m. ::\ow once again B.B. B. M.B . late G. B. Rowe, the band 's founder and con­ R. & The Xorthumbcrland League held their I am app<'aling to you tu support 1hc committee (Paso Doble)-F. G. Charrosin -ductor for many years, plays the tenor horn, DON JOSE .5/- 6/- 7/6 have no details in this great YCnture. After all, a.s I han: played in the \Yarrington annual meeting and although 1 G. Charrosin which she formerly SCOTS PATROL-F. . . 5/- 6/- 7/6 don 't doubt, but that 1hcy will have things prp,·iously stateu, this is your Association. The S.A. Band, during the !01�-18 \\'orld \\'ar. 1 mm·ing for another successful season. committee have decided to issue 1ickets to Write for Solo Cornet Parts and specimen booklet of our Brass Band publications This is certainly a uniq uc position of which 1 Crookhall Colliery, under Mr. J. Stobbs, won bandsmen at a reduced rate, prn,·iding they foci sure all \Yarrington bandsmen must feel the Championship of the Durham L<'ague, and arc purchased before the day of the Contest. very proud. These tickets arc of course for admittance to the A NEW AD DITION TO OUR "WIND INSTRUMENT SERIES " ; will no doubt have designs on emulating Harton's lrlam Public look lik<' ha' ing a record season feat of three successiYc fir,ts at the " D.H." auditorium. :\fany thanks for the i1wita1.ion to <.'11gagements already booked are dates at SANCTUARY OF THE HEART Ketelbey \rca Contests. Howe,·er, they will have to fight your general meeting, and if it is at all pos�ible A . w. Eccles, L'rmston, Irlam, Li,·erpool, Ash hourne hard for this honour and no clonbl Harton Col­ l will attenu (business permitting). You do not an

/ 6 WRIGHT & ROUND'S BHASS BAND NEW.S. lsi l\IAHCH, 1952.

OXFORD AND DISTRICT WATH & DISTRICT ------1 Mcxborough l\lilitary Rand held their ,\.G.M. Cliampionship Quartet Contest, Cowley, on Sunday, January 13th, and are this year ' entries celebrating their " coming of age ." Several Oxford, March lst. As l wrile before ''Cornet'' ha\'C been with them since their Ba INVESTMENT members nd Journal A SOUND' is, l fo position r the 1 what �� know 2 close, do not lm A course of study for any recognised 1 NOW ON SALE.! --..- Diploma or Degree pays a fu ll Dividend trust. t.hat there will be a really first-class entry, formation. One of them, Mr. F. Jackson, was "-- Symphonic Poem .. " Romeo and Juliet " both in numbers and in quality. \\'e ha\·e had made secretary in the early days, switched for . Tschaikowski 9/6, extras 6d. Success is Guaranteed Tone Poem...... " Rufford Abbey " Drake Rimmer the pleasure of hearing some of the finest quartet a time to financial secretary, and is now back in 8/6 .. 6d. Overture ... " La Couronne D'Or " Herman country in pasl years, and I look his old job. Officials elected were President, . .. 7/6 . Sd. parties in the . . Fantasia . .\1r. A. J. Jackson ; Chairman, Mr. E. Anderson , ...... " Bygone Days " Arthur Saville .. Clearly Defined Courses are forward to acrain hearing the same this tinrn. 7/6 Sd . , Mr. C. Brayshaw ; Secretary, Valse ...... "Espagna " Chabrier Secretary "T hornton, of Chipping Korton, Vice-Chairman 6/6 . Sd. Offered in All Subjects Intro. to Act . " Flying Dutchman " 'vl/agner reports on their annual meeting, when a useful Mr. F. Jackson ; Assistant Secretary, Mr 111 .. 6/6 . Sd. ·worrall ; Treasurer, Mr. R. H. Hesseltine , Descriptive Piece .. . " A Day on a Farm " G. Hawkins balance in hand of £204, with a reserve account S. 6/6 .. Sd. Cornet Duet .. . " Sandy and Jock " E. Sutton Our Bandmasters' Diploma of £25 was shown. Much of this will, however, Bandmaster, Mr. F. Tupling ; Assistant B.M., 5 /6 .. 4d. Minuet in G Mr . F. Jackson ; Committee, Mr. J. Overend Beethoven 4/- .. Successes are Outstanding be spent for instruments, I learn . The band 3d. . Goddard, vV . Anderson, G. Bowen, L Contest March "Androcles " G. Hawkins has a bnsv time ahead of 1t, with concerts vY . 4/- .. 3d. Licence, H. Jex and G. Bowen. A statement of Scottish March " King's Park " Drake Rimmer for local ·charities, including S.J .A.B., the 4/- .. Jd. Write for Free Prospectus :- Quick March "The Legionaires " Thos. Hospitals, as well as for their accounts was ·well recei.-ed and a very old friend To mlinson 4/- .. 3d. THE PARR SCHOOL OF MUSIC, Children's Homes, (Arr. to compete of mine, Mr. J. T. Hill, wishes to be remem­ Chas. A. Cooper) Wellington Chambers. own fund«. They are also hoping where I •nsh bered to Messrs . J. Overend, V. '. Goddard and 10 Splendid New Pieces and 2 popular Repri 2 Victoria Street, al lhe Arca Contest in London, nts, to the value of £3 14s. Od. Tel. : BLA 4979 Manchester, 3 F. Jackson. IIe is an old bandsman friend of which we offe r by Subscription them success. on the following terms : their's and he wishes the band all the best in Ellcsborough Sil\rer report progress, but Any 20 Parts £2 : 2 : 0 Extras 2/- each lhcv haYc vacancies for players in the cornet l!l52. BURY & DISTRICT FULL SCORES OF THE FIRST TWO NOS. ancf bass sections and welcome players in lhe \V ath Main Colliery are doing very well and 7/6 each Musical for 1952 (No. 26) - dislricl to come along to join them. The majority are keeping up their rehearsals with what Price 2/-, posta 2d. members they have. I have not heard of them of the bandsmen arc of lhe younger generation, LIST and SPECIMENS free on request to Band Officials.ie rccenth· trained ana are doing well, I learn, having their J\.G.M. yet :rnd forming their band I have recci,·ed a letter from l\'lr. Butlr�·ss, the euphonium committee. Vihy not call in some of your olde1 Publicity executin• of the :•forth \\'est _\rea with hi·o yery p;omibing lads in they were members to help you, Fred ? i am certain there PUBLISHERS : Brass Bands Association, giving me details of section. Carol playing, in which assisted b\· m.embers of Hazells Band, proved are some of the old stagers who would be the Area Contests which l should like all which ha been willing to come in and give you their help and Bands to support to the full. Without your help of great b�ncfit to their fonds, � F. RICHARDSON LTD. repair and advice if they were encouraged and not ignored, "CORNET" these men cannot afford year after year, tu run depleted by expenses for instrument OFFICE even if they are not able to play any more. SIBSEY BOSTON LI NCOLN these contests, so see to it that either by your purchase of music. l am sorry to learn that SHIRE will shortly be Let us hear from you, Mr. Secretary. A bit of Tel. : Sibsey 238 bands entering, or your presence as spectators, their bandmaster, i\Ir. T. Uff, good solo cornet news is helpful, you know, sometimes. this committee receives the support it dcscn·es. leaving for Australia, as he is a be greatly missed . I do not get much news about .Elsccar }fa in, Also, tickets are for sale to Bandsmen at reduced player as well ; he will as coach, and Hoyland Town Silver, V.'ombwell British Legion, pricf's if bought. before the contest. The dates Mr. Callow is slill in attendance, BELLE VUE, Manchester SELBY is proving of great value to the band. or Houghton Main . \Ve would welcome some are lst and 2nd Section at. Victoria Hall, Bolton, his work THE BELLE VUE BRASS BAND SPRING Association held its annual gen�ral news about these bands in the future. Send a Selby Agricultural Show and .\ farch 22nd, and arcl and 4th at the Houlds­ The FESTIVAL, SATURDAY, 17rn MAY Brass Band the past month; had hoped to few lines C/o. ' Brass Band News, ' ;14 Erskine Fesllval, Saturday, 5th July, worth Hall, Manchester, on !\larch 29th, to meeting during I Six Sections, with " Crystal Palace " Trophies, In52. Commence- but was indisposed, un­ Street, Liverpool. Thank you. 2 p.m. Deportment March commence :!-30 p.m. thank you for your have been present, and good cash prizes. through the Market I 6 Tcstpieces : Grand Place-First £4 £2 fortunately. colleague informs me that all ALLEGRO. prize, ; 2nd, ; 3rd, £1 . inYitation to the meeting, l\Ir. Buttress, and A Shield Section, " Pride of Race " (Kenneth officers were re-elected, and that it is hoped to Band Contest on thb Showground about also for. the letter, but I am sorry that owing to +· Wright) ; Senior Cup, " Othello " (Drake _ 3 p.m. stage the usual Junior solo and quartet contest CALDER VALLEY NOTES Selection Test-piece-choice of " pressure of work I shall he umthlc to attPnd. Rimmer) ; Senior Trophy, " Rhapsody on Recollection, May. o� Beeth�ven " or "Medca " Anything appertaining to the _\ssociation shall in April, with a senior contest in Negro Spirituals " (Eric Ball ) ; (Both W. & R. )_ 1 . Junior Shield, First £Hi City of Oxford also held their annual meetmg pnze, £25 ; 2nd, ; 3rd, be pleased to report for yuu. Owing to indisposition my notes did nol "Petite Suite de Ballet " (Eric Ball) ; Junior £7 . March. Own Choice. First Rochdale Public, who recently merged with recently, hut again I was unable to attend, and prize, £8 ; 2nd £4 appear last month. Cup, " l\fignonne " (Beethoven) ; Junior 3rd, � have not received a report upon it to date. £2. Adjudicator : l\Ir. Harold Mos-< Belfield Sil\·er Band under Uw name of Rochdale Regarding the letter by Mr. D. Woodhead, Trophy, "W;iysidc Scenes " (J ..\. Greenwood). News of other bands is lacking this month, I L.R.A.M., A.R.C.M. ' Borough Sih-cr Band, held their first Social part of which will be answered by Moderna Band Entries close l"riday, 4 th April. hope that they arc not hibernating Contest Manager : Mr. CEO. function in their H.Q. recently, and during the ! officially, the other comments I have made Schedules and entry forms arc now rracly II. \V ADD IXC­ PIU VIVO. TON, 26 Armoury Road, Selby, Yorks. evening, }fr. F. Garth, conductor of tlw and may be obtained from the COKTEST Tel. : L. re contests are as l heard them, and all bands Selby 149. Irwell Spring�. was presented with a modern must accept both points of view. My object MANAGER, Belle Vue (Manchester), Belle inscribed block as a mark of appreciation of his is to report faithfully the activities of all bands Vue Gardens, Manchester, 12. SEATON, ser.-ices to the Belfield Band. The presentation YORK & NORTH EAST RIDING in the District. It is up to the band secretaries - Cumberland was made bv Mr. l�. Bennett, who has been to let me have official information on their RHYL Annual Brass Band Contest, promoted by appointed bandmaster and secretary of the activities first hand. orgamsers of Seaton Miners' SUN.NY RHYL FIFTH A="°.NUAL BRASS Welfare Scheme ' new Band. J wish you uvery success; please The of the Harrogate and District Crossley's Carpet \Vorks attended Slalybridge Saturday, A.G.i\I. BAND FESTIVAL, in PaYilion Floral Hall, 12th July. Full details later. send me any information you may have and I Brass Band Association was held during January Contest, but they did not catch the judge's ear Secretary, Rhyl. Saturday, 24th May. 3 Competiti\·p Mr. \V. A. RELPH Greba Cote shall be pleased lo pay you a visit on your year at their headquarters. _\nother successful on this occasion. On Sunday, Feb. l 7lh they £200 31 Lower Lane, Seaton, \V orkin £20 classes, open to all Bands. Cash Prizes ton, Cumber: rehearsal night. was reported and a balance of over was took part in the Memorial procession to the land. and Valuable Trophif's. Adj udicator, Champion­ g Tweedalc & Smalleys are hanl at work for the carried on to the new year account. Pnze Pansh Church. I understand they are to enter ship section, Harry Mortimer, Esq., O.B.E. Area Contest. Also I am pleasC'd to note they money to be shared by prize winners at contests the second section Area Contest which takes Adjudicator for 2nd and ilrd sections will be LYDNEY, Glos. am holding a Slow Melody Contest in their was £30. All officials were re-elected. The .place at Huddersfield. announced later. Third Section Test Piece, The Annual canteen on the l 9th of April . I am surprised President, Mr. H. B. Hawley, was indisposed, Hebden Bridge I hea1·, arc also making Brass Band and Male Voice Cho ir "Wayside Scenes " (\V. & R.). lst Prize, £Hi Contest will take thev have nol had one before as it is an iclca1 though l uncler$tand he is again hard at i_t. another start, but which section, I haYe not £10 place at Lydney, on Saturday, and Silver Challenge Cup ; 2nd, and Silver July 12th. place for the event. I hope you have a bumper The contest for 1952 \Vas one of the mam heard. . Details of Test Pieces and Adjudi­ Challenge Cup ; 3rd, £8. cator £120 enlrv. subjects on the agenda and it was agreed to Friendly Subscription arc rehearsin on in next issue. in Cash Prizes. g: Full particulars from Mr. H. GRIFFITHS, Biiry Public Sih·cr played for to in G. Enquiries to Mr. F. L. WINTLE, the Parade hold same at Eastbrook Hall, Bradford, and Sundays ag;i so the,· seem to mean busmess. Conlcst 10 Gronant SL, Rhyl, Flint. Secretary, • Bury Parish on lhe day of the late Kin!!'s to also hold a Massed Band Concert on the Sowerby Bridge, Elland and J3lackburn Forest Road, Lydney, Glos. Funeral and played appropriate music with same day. Three bands ha Ye already offered Valley, I'\•c no news of. BUGLE, CORNWALL jlluch feeling. their services free for this CYent. This is certain The C.E.F.A. Band recently ga,·c a concert FISHPONDS, BRISTOL 011 THE PREMIER CONTEST 0F THE W ES T I don't hear much from Tottington Original to ensure a greater amount of prize money in Sowerby Brirlge but :\fr. \\' . Carr is still Second Annual Contest, Promoled these days ; what about a line or lwo allocated. The secretary is always pleased by Fish­ l\lr . being . the sick list. The 28th Festival at Bugle, on June 2lst, 195:!. . . . ponds British Legion Band and Branch, to be , SouthC'rn ? lo receiYe applications for membership from Moderna Blanket \\ orks held their A.G. .:\I. Open Championship award : The " Royal held at the College Fields, Fishponds, Bristol, Radcliffe Boro' are hoping to spring a sur­ bands within the radius laid clown in the on Jan. :!6th, and it was ,·ery well attended. Trophy." Other magnificent trophies, excellenl July l2th. Four Sections. 2nd Section Test­ prise at the Area Contest ; well we could do Associalion lf oles. Mr. R. Marshall, Director and \\'orks Manager, cash prizes and special award3. Class A : Open piece, " Songs of Stephen Foster " (W. R.). �dth a winner or two from this district. We are now getting into the throes of the was elected president, l\1r. Robertson, Director Championship, testpiece, " The Valkyrie " & Further details later. BOMBARDOX. J\ rea Contests. On }farch 15th the 2nd and 4th and AdYertising ·Manager was also a welcome (W. R.). Grand March, " La Reine de Siiba " & Conlest Secretary, Mr. F. J. MONKS, sections of the North Eastern Area fi ght it out addition to the Committee. Mr. .\ . Culpan (W. R.). Class B: Open Selection, " Melodies 27 & Coronation Ave., Fishponds, Bristol. in the Town Hall at Huddersfield. retired Director, Chairman of Committee of Long Ago " (W. & R.). Chorus, "0Father Cocoa \ orks, under Once aaain Rowntrec's \ Secretary, Mr. F. Milnes ; Treasurer, Mr. E \II/hose Almighty Power " (W. & R.). Class C, FA RNWORTH SOUTH WEST SCOTLAND their conductor, i\Ir. Les Lambeth, are corn- Brown ; Musical Director, l\lr. T. Casson ; March, "Dauntless " (\V. & R.). Adjudicator, pcting in the second section, and are out to do Bandmaster, l\fr . Vv . Harrison . Junior band : Mr. Frank \\"right, L.R.S.M., M.R.S.T. Deport­ In connection with the Farnworth Local better than last year. Mr. Donald Gibson was elected Bandmaster, ment Class, Judge, Capt. E. Vercoe, O.B.E. Charilies Committee a Brass Band Contest will ThP date is now drawing near when the and much better progress can be expected from Schedules from the Hon. Promoter, l\Ir. be held on Saturday, July l9th, at approx. 4-30 Coltness have entered for Edinburgh Charities Xational Youth Brass Band hold its first week the latter appointment. The motto is progress F. J. P. RICHARDS, 2 St. Mary's Road (\V), p.m. Test-piece-" Songs of England" (\\'. & R.) Contest and hope for better luck than last yea�-. of instruction during the Easter Holidays in in all respects. The band is now ha,·ing sectional Newquay, Cornwall. lst prize, £30 ; 2nd, £20 ; 3rd, £10. Adjudicator A group of Newmilns bandsmen turned out the Thornton Grammar School, Bradford. This rehearsals on t.he test-piece for the Area Cham­ Mr. Leonard Davies, B.B.C. .JI. Entrance fee 20/- at Proclamation Ceremony under I. Auld. will certainly attract many students and the pionship Contest and enjoying it. They will also ABERYSTWYTH March Contest. Own Choice. Saturday, June This baud have engaged Mr. Hawkins for the 7-0 £1 ; final concert will undoubtedly attract the be attending lhe new l\fay Festival at Belle Vue, 7th at approx. p.m. lst prize, £6 ; 2ml, Royal National Eisteddfod, 1952. Class A.B. Assoc. Championship, to be held in Avr general public. This N. 't.B.B.will meet annually Grand Shield Section. Very sorry to report the 3rd £2. Entrance fee 5/-. Efficient adjudicator. A, "'l'schaikowsky" R.). lst prize, next month. I hear Mr. Hawkins may accept in a different part of the country. death of an old bandsman, Mr. Herbert Dodgson, (W. & For full particulars apply : Mr. T. BLORE, £50 ; 2nd, £30 ; 3rd, £2o. Class B, lst resident conductorship of the band. Elmr Excelsior, besides preparing for the who was over 70 years of age. A Yery modest · 24 Wai:dsworth Avenue, Farnworth, Lanes. prize, £30 ; 2nd £l5 ; 3rd, £10. Class C, Galtston arc also fighting fit for Ayr. Mr. area contest at Bradford are also working on and conscientious gentleman, his passing will , . , Fantasia, "Poetic Fancies ' R.). lst Connell Tlcan has also taken New · Cumnock programme pieces. _On Saturday, April _5th be a regret to all bandsmen in the district. (W. & pride £20 ; 2nd, £lO ; 3rd, £5. over for the occasion. they are holding a dmner for memhern, w1:res JUPITOR. EDINBURGH \.Ve t \Vales Association Secretary, .MR. , Darvel attended Proclamation day under aml friends. l\1r. Harry J\.Iileman who is takmg s A. WILLIAMS, Graig Road, Trebanos, INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL bandmaster J as. Crawford, playing fanfares, them to the Arca Contest h;is paid a visit to J. • INVITATION CONTEST CONCERT before and at conclusion of proceedings, also S wanse.a. & the band. Jk1-«?.r a i.•1::.u1::. -u::.Jl.Jatl" v �t1" 0 1\[Co.[1;1 ,_,t::. - service for our late King in the Town Hall, of a It has now been announced that the City RUARDEAN1 Clos. Sunday l 7th February, under Mr. R. Dow. \"ork Musical Entertainment Sub-Committee are NOTTI NGHAM SATURDAY, RUARDEAN DEl\lONSTRATTON CO!Vl- 16th Al:GUST, 1!)!')2 Ayr Burgh and Dunaskin have. been un­ to arrange six double band concerts during the .:\ l N • AT O AL BRASS BAND CHAi\IPIOX- , MITTEE BRASS BAND AND l\lALE PRINCES STREET G.\lWiC .\.; fortunate owing to the indisposition respecti,·c coming summer season. of SHIPS, .MlDLAND AREA (Under Auspices of VOICE CONT�STS, on Saturday, 28th � uue bandmasters, Telfer and Muirhead, but expect Some comment has been made about the . : (Seating for 3,000-Standing the "Daily Herald " ). March 8th, Albert Hall, Bands : ( 1) Section A-Open. Testp1ece . 15,000) to attend Ayr Contest. charge being made at Area Contests for co - I accommodalion rn Nottingham. Fourlh Section (22 Entries), "Sailor Songs " (vV. & R.) ; Prizes, £�0. £15, Dalmellington held their se\·enth annual peting handsmen. �o doubt these comments n-30 Draw at a.m., comm. 1015 a.m. Champion- £5. (2) Section B.-For bands only which _arc 10 ENGLISH AND SCOTTISH BA)!DS solo contest for baud rnem bers in a packed hall arc made without knowledge of the reasons for ship Section (10 Entries), Draw 2-30, comm eligible to compete in Third and Fourth Sections on Friday EVENING CONCERT 8th February, after a short concert such a charge being made. It must be remem- :i\I l 3 p.m. assec Band Concert 6-55 p.m. B.B.C of "Dailv Herald " Contests. This section is FIRST .\ ND SECOND PRI ZE \\'INN!:\G by the band, conducted in turn by bandmaster bered that though the contests arc known as J3,\ :\DS Recording from this Concert. Guest Conductor, organised' in accordance wil�1 the Na� onal Oughton, his son, R. Oughton (Ransome the "Daily Herald " National Brass Band (Guest Conductor) & Eric Ball. Vocalist, Jerome Cooper (Tenor) Brass Band Club Rules. 1 estpicce : _i The Martes) and the adj udicator, Mr. Peckham Championships, the "Daily Hc:ald " no lon9er £15. _ £10, Soloist (Cornet), Marie Fawbert (\:! years old) Black Prince " (W. & . R.). Prizes : p.m. (Renfrew). The awards were (Seniors) bt, assists Area committees financially. All pnze 9-30 Admission 2/- (Contest only), 2/6, 3/6 and 5/- £5 and Challen ae Cup valued 25 gmneas. GRAND MILITARY TATTOO AND PAGEANT Bill Blaine;y (cor.) the "Cecil Oughton to be met by each Cup, '' monPy and overheads have Box Office, Brentnall, 6 Goldsmith St. (3) for Se tion B' J. March Thro�gh Villa�e G: ' Edinburgh Castle Esplanade and miniature cups. donated by Jeff. Tomilson committee. Lower sections are usually a Nottingham. Bands ooly. Own choice. Prize £3. (4) of Ransome Martes; 2nd prize, Jo because Block Bookings-Mr. A. THAIN, 2 Cranston & e Paulin financial headache for these committees, Org. Sec., Mr. MAURICE W. TEASDALE P choice. Section A March 011 Stag . Own Street, Edinburgh, 8. (bass tromb.) miniature cup donated by l\Irs. the;' do not always attract the public as do the " Mayfield," Creswell, Nr. Worksop. bands £3 Section B bands, £3. Campbell; 3rcl prize, Jim Hose, shield donated higher sections. Another reason is brought · CHOIR_'._Male VoicC' Contest. Testpiece : by Mr. \Vm. Currie ; special medal, Joe Paulin, about by competing bandsmen themselves who LEICESTER "On the Sea, " Dudley Buck (Curwen ). Prizes, BRIDGWATER, Somerset donated by Mrs. R Hill. Juniors : lsl, heen known to give their bandsman's \'°I'm. have ie Yer b'lee L ewes er B rass oand £95� £10 £� 1' 1 s·11 J u 1 · t n ; . ; o. Galloway (medal ), donor, Mr. Oughton ; 2nd ticket to friends who are not in any way • . , The Annual Brass Band Contest, open to Festival, ..,\ill be held in the De Montfort Adjudicator : Dr. Harold C. Hmd. F.T.C.L. prize, Jim Graham (medal), donor, help the success of by Bridgwater Allotments R. Oughtou. cmnpetiton;. This does· not L · . all Bands, promoled H 11, eicest er, on E as t er ond ay, 14th L . . AM . ., A . R . CM . In all a very harmonious occasion; this feel like grumb.ing a 1\1 R held on Saturday, 16th com­ a contest. Perhaps when you April. Championship section, testpiece, Association, will be munity For further particulars : Mr. HAROLD J. certainly take a great interest in the again about having to pay please give it a " ' " August, 1952, in the Blake Gar dens. Open L Etoile du Nord (W. & R.). First prize, MARFELL, High View, Ruarclcan, Glox. . welfare of their band . This what it should contests are yours and run : Testp1ece, choice of i;; be, thought that these _ 50 guineas ; second, 30 guineas ; third, 20 Champi•nship Section thanks Mr. Hill. y men and women who put brass bands irst rset or " Medea " (both W. R.) b t guineas ; fourth , 10 guineas. Second sec�ion : CREWKER N E , Some " Macbeth " & 1-