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BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR ASPER STREET, NETHERFIELD, 'ATERS & DARRISO� .LTD. NOTTINGHAM. 'Phone : 2-1-870-1- 207-215 GT. JACKSON ST., MAN�HESTER,.15 CECIL PEACOCK TEACHER, CONDUCTOR AND ADJt!D.TCATOR PHONE CENtral 3639 AND OBTAIN B,.ass Instrument Teacher to the Durham Education Authorities '' S E RV I C E W I T H S A T I S F A C T I 0 N '' 6 CHARLES STREET, EA SINGTON COLLIERY, Co. DURHAM. 111murn11111rn111111rr11w11n11111n111u11111111m�111111111111111u11111111111n111111111m1111111111111111111111111111n1m1111m11111111111m11m1111111111111111111111111111m111111111m1111111111111u111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111u111111u11111rn11111111111111111111111111111111w rn�oo�n���u11 � 2 & WRIGHT ROUND'S BRASS BAND NEWS ,, lst JUNE, 1955. Bond T•achet's, AdjudicQtors and Sol.out• MINOR ADVERTISEMENTS W. S. BOND words 5/-. 2/- ro·r each FURTHER additional l� words. Remittances must accompany adver­ AND tisement, and reach us by the 24th of the10 BAND TEACHER ADJUDICATOR month. For Box address at ou'f' Office count six words, and add iid. for forwardin11 of 85 PORTIA STREET, replies. This rate does not apply to Trade Adverts. .� SHINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND ERBERT BROOKES, HE BANDSMA the celebrated Coroetti&t N'S COLLEGE OF MUSIC.-All inquiries ate Wingates) o open for engagemenls h d be made to the n s Secretary HARRY RYDER' HERBERT SUTCLIFFE (l of is w " Rosemede/'ul SENSATION Soloist, Teacher. Adjudicator.- Moor Mr AL T Road, asH or 614 Best,.;ood: Notts. Musical Director 29 Brookhonse Avenue, Peel Green, Manchester. ------(VICKERS-ARMSTRONG LIMITED) RRANGING. - COMPOSITIONS HARJ.IONISRD HE ALEXANDER OWEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCORED,o REVISED foe publication. Pi2no Part! SILVER BAND �1"1 FUND. Full details BARROW SHIPYARD regarding E m a o can transp�.A First·clau week. - CHAS. A. COOPER, obtained from the Secretary, xa in ti be �� �LJ.:�?rr BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR BUTLER, Columbia S�et, .Huthwaite, Nott&. 19 L1M1 5 Street, Maston, Manchester, Mr. J. 29 Levens CEDAR ROAD, 10. . 41 ARN WHILE EX-POLICE / YOU LEARN. Free tuition and courses ··f f E EYWOOD 0 MARCH CONTEST in aid of the Cancer BARROW-IN-FURNESS ns at . Kneller Hall offered to instrumentalists willing to � Fund will be held on Whit-Friday, Tune Srd, 1955. ;erve E with the Military Band of the QUEEN'S OWN ' PaHrticulars from Mr. WARRINGTON, 28 Hampden Street, G. CAMERON HIGHLANDERS. Write BANDMASTER lst N GOOD GEORGE THOMPSON Heywood, Lanes. BN. PART w � THE ��� QUEEN'S ��� OWN CAMERON HIGHLANDERS ' Pinefield B.B.C.M., L G S M Camp, Elgin, ]\foray. OVERCOATS . . . . OOSEY HAWKES IMPERIAL CORNET, Centre D & AND ADJUDICATOR Opening Case, Card Holder and lwo Mouthpieces, BAND TEACHER £38. AZELLS (AYLESBURY) C.B JONES, 24 Bewell Head, BROMSGROVE, Wares. PRINTING WORKS BAND IMPORTA NT: When writing Associated Teacher to the Bandsman's . require a. FLUGEL PLAYER. Employment found fo; Hu table appli ant. College of Music "1NQUIRIES are indted from FANCY DRESS aored for bands by Mr. J. Harrison, their new musical Will we see you at Crewkerne Contest ? Band Diplomas Specialist Coach for al I In Section Two, Bodmin Town (A. W. Lawton), + Storey's of Lancaster are doing very well, and TROMBONE. Successes incl ude A.B.C. M. a nd B.B.C.M. were awarded the third prize, and in sections S OUTH WEST SCOTLAND , are in good form. They are having excellent BISHOP'S STORTFORD, HERTS. three and four, second prizes were won by rehearsals under their M.D., Mr. A. E. Brown- Mr. CECIL PEACOCK, bandmaster, writes: Tel: 386 St. Agnes Town (F. E. Moore) and the Launces- bill. They are looking forward to a busy season's "Please allow me space to thank all those who ton Municipal Band (R. T. K. \iValter) respcc- progr'.1mme, which mclude� several engagements have sent congratulations to the Easington FRANK WRIGHT tively. Congratulations to all competing bands, Cumnock could not be co.nside:ed an ideal at Middleton Tower Hobday Camp, Harbour Public Band, on their success in winning the both winners and losers. centre for the Ayrstnre Champ10nship and lack of Bandstand, and Lancaster Parks. F.G.S.M., L.R.S.M. . Northern Area , Daily Herald• Contest. The Now interest is centred on the 3lst \iVest of publicity did not help attendance, albeit, Lancaster S.A , under Captain Dadd, are band and myself appreciate their kindness very ADJUDICATOR, ARRANGER England Bandsmen's Festival at Bugle, on Dalmellington retained top place, Newmilns pulling round very nicely. They were to the COMPOSER, CONDUCTOR. much, and also the remarks of Mr. Prank June 18th, when the Championship Section 2nd, Galston 3rd; the March resulted in the front at the farewell of Capt. Perry, their solo Wright adjudicator at the contest." Address- the should provide the keenest of contests, and some same plac111gs. New Cumnock won the trophy cornet, who will be missed. They also led the ------� BCM/BATON, LONDON, W.C.1. "reat playing of the lovely music of Mozart, for the best second scct10n band. Some of the procession from the Quarters to th.e Hall in the �nd a popular chorus from the " Messiah " ,selections played were on the ambitious si�e. welcome of the new C.O. notice !ny young . I M P RTA, N T N TIC E J. W. REED. (Handel), by the bands of Bodmin, Camborne, a �cstp1ece would be much more 111 keepmg with fnend B.M. Alan Dadd, who played solo baritone ' I 0 0 this contest. CORNET SOLOIST Falmouth, Munn & Felton's Works, Newquay, . . in the band, has been appointed C.O. of the BAND TEACHER, • and St. Dennis. With the bands of Gweek, Douglas were new asprrants . and this co�ld ·Old Ford Corps, London. I wish .him -every and ADJUDICATOR be a po111ter to other Lanarkshi.re bands tak111g Rastrick, Luton) Indian Queens, Lostwithiel, Truro, Mount success. (Late St. Hildas, Brighouse & Charles and St. Austell also competing on fine part in the future. Mr. Laycock's awards were K.O.R.L.R. are playing very well indeed Messrs. WRIGHT ROUND desir� to ranging, Scoring, Copying, Concerts, & Ar music for the Class B Cornish Championship, accepted in the right spirit. under their esteemed Conductor, Mr. Page, bring to the no.tice of all subscribers to Broadcasts, Contests. w. the LIVERPOOL BRASS MILITARY a great contest seems assured for one and all. I learn Coltness have now engaged Mr. assisted by Mr. Routledge, deputy. I had the & 18 WELLESLEY ROAD, CORNUBIAN. Sneddon, of Shotts, as bandmaster. They have BAND JOURNAL and TO ALL ------pleasure of hearing them at rehearsal last ILFORD, ESSEX. maintained their usual engagements for the Sunday morning, when they were in grand form. THEIR CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS flond Teachers. Adjudicators and Soloist1 season. They have several good engagements booked . EVERYWHERE the fact that AS FROM THE FIRST JA NUARY they have ENOCH JACKSON Ayr Burgh am looking out for a bandmaster, Carnforth S.A., B.M Postlethwaite, are 1955 J. A. HUGHES R. been admitted to membership of THE L.G.S.M. I trust they get the right man. improving, despite the loss of several of their PERFORMING RIGHT SOCIETY Pri ncipal Trumpet-Scottish National Orchestra: BAND TEACHER and CONDUCTOR There were no entrants from this district at promising young players to forces. They are the LIMITED, and 'ac�ordingly the PER­ ·BAND TE�CHER, ADJUDICATOR 39 BELMONT A VENUE Glasgow Charities Contest, on 2lst May. The very popular with the citizens of Carnforth and conditions were for the FORMING RIG HT in all the copyright AND SOLOIST B_IBB!::_ETON, PRESTON bad event. Very good the villages round about, as they tour the playing of selections old and new. Results : district each week-end. I have had a very works published by them and contained 13 PARK TERRACE, ALWYN G. LLOYD lst, Clydebank, 2nd, S.C.W.S. under their new encouraging note from Mr. J as. Halliday, who in any of their past or future catalogues GLASGOW C.3 will be VESTED IN AND CON­ Musical Director conductor, E. Clayton, 3rd, Renfrew. March : is now B.M... of Morecambe Boro'. The band Tel: Douglas 9388 TROLLED BY THE SOCIETY or by its Fishponds (Bristol) British Legion Banc! lst, Clydebank, 2nd, S.C.W.S., 3rd, Gas Board now number 22, and they have new uniforms, Band. Mr. �· Faulds gave a very affiliated societies in other countries. popular which I understand look very smart. They are HORACE GREY BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR decision. Agam there was lack of ad�ertising to lead the procession of the United Church and 23 PA.RNALL RD., FISHPONDS, BRISTOL As from the FIRST JANUARY C.B.A. this even.t, only the participants know111g su�h at Torrisholme. They have a ' Sunday School all copyright musical 1955 (Late Famous St. Hi Ida's) Tel : Bristol 54280 an event .was to take place. full list of engagements for the holiday season works published to· teach and coach for Concerts by Messrs. WRIG HT AND ROUND Open JOSEPH HOLMES Dalmellmgton received many complimentary in Morecambe and District. A friend told me or Contests. reports on their recent broadcast, and have a that the band are improving. may only be performed in public at of establishments or entertainme Fifty years' experience in all branches TROMBONE SOLOIST busy month ahead, Very sorry I have no news of Calder Vale, but nts for which the LICENCE OF Y' the Musical Profession. BRASS, MILITARY, AND ORCHESTRA �angholm Town have purchased a new I hope they are progressing. suppose Mr. i7. . . I has first been obtair.ed LEONARD'S FAR.\il., PRIVATE PUPILS umform. This has been achieved mainly throu�h Brownbill is still attending them, so I hope to ST. the efforts of the Ladies' DORSET 19 BOROUGH AVENUE, PENDLEBURY, Committee which was have good news from him next month. WEST MOORS, formed last October and who have raised over I have had a Jetter from my friend, Mr. Sam B. Notice is hereby given that NEAR MANCHESTER DAT E HEREOF all state • .rs , CYRIL I. YORATH £300. At their Sale of Work held on Saturday, vVood, :Music Bae., who is music master at efl"' vert1sements or guarantee., . ioulfy HARRY HEYES May 14th, they raised £196. The band have Morecambe Grammar School. He has upwards of �_ _ B .C.M. given by Messrs. WRIG HT ROC� .B had a busy winter season with indoor concerts. 20 boy and girl players on the set of instruments & Associated Teacher to the Bandsman's CONDUCTOR, BAND TRAINER, AND and they are looking forward to a busy summer loaned from Standfast \iVorks. Mr. \Vood is a to the effect that their music is free for College of Music ADJUDICATOR outdoors. Well attended practircs are held fine teacher and the boys and girls of the school public performance are HEREBY WITH· DRAW TEACHER ADJUDICATOR Address: 797 ALUM ROCK ROAD, N and CANCELLED. BAND AND twice weekly and they have a 1.argc learners are very keen. He is hoping to tackle one of the, 49 CLIVE ROAD, ENFIELD WARD END, BIRMINGHAM, 8. class. junior testpieces. All success to him and his MIDDLESEX. Phone Birmingham, East 32 19 REGAL. pupils. JOHN-0-GAUNT. WRIGHT & ROUND'S BRASS BAND NEWS lst JUNE, '1.955.

NEWCASTLE DISTRICT WIGAN NOTES but had the satisfaction of giving to the move- & ment three first class performers, in his sons, - THREE TOPICAL NEW ISSUES FOR Harry, solo cornet, Johnny, euphonium, and P Champions, Banc! concerts in Mesnes Par fo �� ese�; Bob, flugel horn, all now members of the Leyland Easington ublic are now Area � � fti��s having won that honour for the first time. As season '·ere opened under c h 1 'l Y c Motors Band. THE SEASON'S PROGRAM MES. the Wiga.u. Boys' Band under Mr. W. Haydock. Another happy event which took place in the a keen bandsmai1 (and I know there will be the attendance was not good, social life of many who are of the same mind) I have felt I was inf< :utedthat the Lower Ince Temperance band this end. SEND FOR FREE SPECIMEN CORNETS. ;i.certs held in the open air are always was the presentation of Honorary Life Member- they were gradually working up to althoug' of May: I There were times when I thought they should ALL HA NDS FOR'ARD A Nautical Miniature) GERALD CROSSMAN a gamb sy.::cially during the month ship awards to five of their members, on Satur- • have where they have been R&B. 6/· B.B. 5/· E.P.Sd. \earned that certa1'n 1nc. 1dents during ·1 30th · M bandsmen and their won at contests have al . of day, A pri any beaten and I certainly am pleased that t hey ll b to irritate som tea, pre- THE BRIGHTO N HIKE (March Two-Step) ARCHIBALD JOYCE the ev concert seemed � am women folk sat down to an excellent have reaped the reward for their hard en­ the people present, and it concerned cer ceding the presentation. Mr. H. Oakes, local R& B. 6/- B.B. 5/· E.P. Sd. persisted in gomg on the band the awards deayour. Mr. Cecil Peacock has worked hard individuals who representative of tP-e N.B.B.C. made win the Area Cl;lampion­ VALSE ROYALE WYNFORD REYNOLDS stand between the items. I must confess that to the following members, Mr. J. Farnmond, with his band, and to to be a pomt that should be Horn ; Mr. ship was a splendid achievement. R& B. 6/· B.B. 5/· E.P. 5d. it does appear Bandmaster ; Mr. E. Lancaster, The "D.H." Area Contest was a great avoided if possible. J. Dickenson, Bass, and Miss- E.Hooper, daughter SEND FOR FREE SPECIMEN CORNET PART OF THE ABOVE AND PF ALL OUR success and must have repaid Mr. Halcrow and BRASS BAND PUBLICATIONS Chorley Military were the second band m the of the late R. Hooper, former bandmaster, worse han tlte fir�� the Committee for the time and effort they put Park, and the weather was �. received her late father's award. In makmg the I. forward. Mr. F. Wright adjudicated,· and after & Unday. Even allowing for the guarantee" awards, Mr. Oakes remarked on the good social BOSWORTH CO. LTD., 14/18 Heddon St., Regent St., London, W. �one we t r th 1 r speaking very highl y o f the wmners, h e d awar d e this band would have ll f �JI f / atmosphere for which the Lower.Ince Band was time they w 1 . � ne 2nd prize to Horden Colliery (Mr. \V. Lowes), expenses. Perhaps m � � noted, and said it was som�thmg worth pre- BIRMINGHAM DISTRICT I hope you have had a big entry Mr. Marfell, of the Wigan an? District an s, ry factor for a and 3rd prize to Crookhall Colliery (Mr. J. & with the rest serving, because it was the prima rd (Mr. G. and I wish you every success in your efforts. from inside informatwu, I si:ould not Mr. Oakes was supported b Stubbs), Wallsend Shipya Lee) were although uccessful band. Y 4th in order. Nine bands competed in the . - I will do my best to be with you and trust it be surprised to see some of tne D1stnct bands Mr. Wood, Sec_retary of W_ ingates, who spoke will be a fine day. · W. By the t ne these . notes are m pnnt the m v.•1'nners were Bedlingto - u applying for dates Mesnes P k ar for next memories of their l a t e B d an t mas er, second sect1'on and the n , " Daily Herald " West of Eng and A rea of happy Collier (Mr. J. R. Carr), Craghead Colliery result s . o f M ay_ B \ . . w1 ll b e Imown, and I 1 lO�e l Season. I also learned some valuable information Mr. Hooper, one of the old stagers, who was ever Y _ the wmners include some . bands fr�m this Contests were held at the Civic Hall, Exeter, on · (Mr. E Cunni'ne:ham)� 9.nd, and Silks worth . which may lead to a s ta r:tl mg c .l:\.ange o f 1 dea0� on some usef u 1 k· nowl e d ge. l\ll - . May ready to pass C 11' p k) 3rd At a contest cl is tric t . A mong the compet 1 t ors F are is he r & 14. Entries for the four sections were on the with regards to contests and concerts. for this mo?t successful evening � (Mr. J small side, and were made up as follows: Ch am- notes, the arrangements o:�ied b tl�e {�t�� r P,arty in connection L.udlow's (Grand Shi_eld ,section), . Woodend 1\.s I reported in my last month's were in the hands of their capable Secretary, � � Silve�, Athe�stone Mmers and Birfield In- pionship Section (6) ; Section 2 (7) ; Section .ui"wer lnce Temperance Band Room was the ith the l\ a Day celebnitions, Bedlington . . Mr. J. Deeming�. Collier y were �warded lst prize, ::'forth Seaton dustries (Jumor Shield Sect10n). All have been 3 (6); and Section 4 (7). On the latter how­ scene of .a very happy and interesting occasion. apologies to my old fnend Mr. Peter ever there were 2 bands who did not appear, _ by Mr. Many Collier 2nd and Ellin ton Colliery 3rd. Thirteen rehearsmg hard, and are hopeful of success_. The long service medals were ],)resented Warburton of th� Parr Temperance B�fi:d. I � f I wa� very pleased to hear that Aldndge so that left only 5 bands to compete. To my Harry Oakes, who also gave h1� usu3:1 mterest- understa11d it was iust a bands ook P' art in thi contest in the City Hall, . ind · feel sure Peter will Town Silver are now an accomplished fact, and m this was a very poor effort particularly bie d a vice· d u hrn:;i s g 1 _ speech and a fterwar d s t 00 k part in a parade ing and valua slip of the pen, " w h en m· the Jas t issue· I con - . we mus t t congra u a te e th Clia1rman · of the when coming to Section 4. Taking into account Afterwards a very enjoyable social evemng was St. Peter's band instead of tl ough th 1 t i\lth h the weather was I nected him with Parr �� � � b� �:i:�inl showed up District Council, Councillor A. Owen, on the the large area that the \Vest comprises, there spent by the members._ wives and friends. I Parr Temperance Band. v bad h nds c to should certainly plus a ad va Y nt age. Y efforts he has made to reform this once well- have been more than 5 bands was expecting a report m the local press, . The Crooke Miners' Welfare Band made their known_ prizewinning band. The instruments competing. Maybe the testpiece was too difficult. · P Cl'haps this pelto.n Fell under Mr. D. Slaughter, have a photograph t-0 cover the occas10n. first public appearance at Blac 1cpoo I , on S un day Playing on the . these . good 11st of ' Summer engagements and are were issued t o b mem ers on ll. th M ay. The con. - whole was up to standard will 11ave been attended to by the time 22nd . Several engagements are booked for l . . Dr. May th fi s t ea e of the season in ductor is Mr. E. T. Smith, with Mr. J. A. Price Harold C. Hind of Cardiff, who was the notes are published. . the coming season and w�th several of the old �� ���� �� � :ff. ;;�� :r: '!' adjudicator for all more use e -le- ree p band will also be as_ deput . They have appointed go�d corn- sections, in his summing up, I should like our secretaries to make Crooke band amrinkli n' f good old ones amongst them. scriptions " to help defray the cost ! Times Braithwaite. I hear they are to have '.....-- wfi'h regret I report . a visit Cirencester ·Contest, July 2nd, Mr. Warriner point, where immediate and drastic action should LI- the death of Mr. Jack have altered since then I wonder what sort of a from the Brighouse & Rastrick Band on the one of the Secretaries, asks me to remind band have been taken to stamp it out. The facts are Bentham, a well-known .a bandsman from the Wigan reception proposal like that would get to-day. occasion of their Carnival day. I hope to be secretaries that the closing date for entries is known everywhere, yet the recent A.G.M. was area. Jack had a lifetime association with the I understand that Walkden are working present on this occasion. Coppull and Weldbank June 6th. Will those bands who are thinking allowed to pass without grappling with it. bands, besides assisting hard to raise funds for ·the trip to London, The Huddersfield and District Brass Band of competing, kindly make up their minds Shilly-shallying at its worst, for which bands at various times most of the Wigan bands. and they have already received donations from Association hold their Like many contests this month. now and send in their entries at once and so and their delegates must take their share of the more bandsmen I know of he was several sources towards the cost. Mr. H. Aldcroft of Manchester is the adjudicator. help the organisers in their work. :more or less content to stay with blame, for it is they who are the real bosses. his local band, FARNWORTHIAN OLD TROMBONE Ruardean contest takes place on June 25th. S.O.P. 4 WRIGHT . & ROUND'S BRASS BAND NEWS lst JUNE, 1955.

OXFORD & DISTRICT , and Longridge, who were expected to attend, all having done so well at this contest in the With the approach of the summer season past few years. GETTING DOWN TO BRASS f ACTS! (let's hope that we do get some summer), band At the Bdle Vue May contest, Preston's only CORNET'' BA ND JO lJBNA L news is very much on the increase, and I cannot representative, Preston Town Silver, again -·a--- INDIVIDUAL TUITION ---••i-- hope to deal with all that I have received in the succeeded in winning a prize, though only a for 1955 -·---,CONSTRUCTIVE WORK---iel- space available to me, so again I crave the in- fourth. Their playing of the contest piece left NO W ON SALB -te----- ENJOYMENT one wondering what would have happened -----tel- dulgence of my correspondents if they find had -·----COMPLETE COURSES----t••· they played as well Grand Selection E that ·their news is curtailed in the " Dailv Herald " and " From the New ---t·---GUARANTEED SUCCESS---i·I- ! Congratulations to Albourne on their fine vi e- Blackpool contests. It was, - however, not World " Symphony Dvorak 9/6 sufficient to repeat last year's success, but Tone Poem... "Aianta " .. ... Hans Uljee ... 9/6 tory at Exeter under their conductor, Mr. J. G. the . Our Courses Have Proved Alder. The band have been busy as usual. opposition this time was much stronger. Tone Poem... "Midsummer Eve " Drake Rimmer 8/6 6d. They deserve every credit for the Overture . .. " Patience " . . . . Sullivan ... 8/6 6d. Worth-while They have ·purchased a BBb bass, and need hard work .. I several more instruments, but funds will they have put in attending three contests within Trombone Trio . .. "Three Grenadiers " Alfred Ashpole 7/6 6d. a month. March of the Peers (Iolanthe) .. Sullivan ... 6/6 6d. Apply fo r Prospectus :- not permit at present. . Hungerford have also been busy, and I am Though at this time, everyone must be Fantasia " Favourite THE PARR SCHOOL OF MUSIC pleased to learn that Mr. J. Lennon is attending looking forward to some busy week-ends, 1 Melodies " W. Raymond 5/6 4d. Wellington Chambers, them periodically. They did well under him think I can safely say that bands in general Overture "Golden Star " J. A. Greenwood 5/6 4d. have not an engagement list that could compare Gavotte " Celebre " . . . Gossec 4/· 3d. Victoria Street, before the war, I remember. 2 Witney Town, where Mr. Lennon is resident with previous seasons, and when one hears of Contest March " Formidable " Drake Rimmer 4/· 3d. Tel. : BLAckfriars Manchester, 3. again, I festival days and galas being cancelled through Quick March "The Buchaneer " J. Foulds 4/· 3d. 4979 bandmaster, are making great strides they have a few vacancies expense, one wonders how far this is effected by Irish March... " Emerald Isle " . .. Francis Elliott . 4/· am glad to hear, but . . 3d. still. It is hoped to try a contest or two during the cost of bands. Don't think I am advising any Ten splendid New Pieces and Two Popular Reprints to the value of £3 17s. Od. the season. cuts in prices, but it leaves me seeking some which we offer by subscription on the fol lowing terms : solution. Any 20 parts £2 Od. Extras 2/ each MANCHESTER & DISTRICT Thame Town are also progressing. They have ls. a lady secretary, like their neighbours, Chinnor. The season of Sunday concerts in Preston Full Scores of the First 3 Numbers 7 /6 each Parks was opened by Hoggarth's \Vorks, who Musical Album for (No. 29) Price 2/2 post free They had hoped to enter for Aylesbury, but 1955 have commenced their season with a busy ­ Newton Heath Loco are having good re- several of the members had dental trouble, so pro gramme. Galgate, Caton and Heysham hearsals under their new M.D., Mr. James Hall. they are to try another contest during the Head have been visited, but I understand they have PUBLISHERS The interest of the depot management is in- season. quite a few vacant dates later. creasing and this should be an incentive to Reading Military arc preparing for a busy Brindle have a good engagement list, but produce even better rehearsals, and sliould season of Parks and other engagements, but F. RICHARDSON LTD. will miss one or two regular engagements that "CORNET" OFFICE also put the band back into the contest field. are rather short in numbers, especially in the SI BSEY BOST ON take place during normal work hours. As I LI NC OL NSHIRE We congratulate our Manchester District woodwind section. If any woodwind players arc am sure that they predicted a while ago, they are slowly but surely Tel. : Slbsey 238 bands who did so well in the Area contest, and free in the Reading area, T regaining their form, and their success at will represent the North West in the finals on would be welcomed. Blackpool will help this revival. October 29th. In the Championship section are East Woodhey have not been idle, and their Although it is early to mention next year's C.W.S. (Manchester) and Clayton Aniline Works. septet was successful in gaining 2nd prize at ,, . LONDON AREA NOTES SOMERSET BRASS BAND FESTIVAL " Daily Herald Contest, it is nevertheless In the second section, Cheetham Hill were Reading, to the Banwell party who won first. . . The fifth Annual Brass Band Festival at been Two 3rds were also scored m· th e uartettes. alr ea d b d themg t sa1 a tl e N or th Wcs t A rea . Placed 3rd, but under the new rule they have q Y l M any t ianks to Secretary E. Tant, of Rom- Crev.• erne (So merse t) , H en. ayes F1e , a ur-t their annual dinner B .B . A ssoc1a· t·ion w1·11 not b ke das t e o run tliese 1 k ·h Id S - invited to compete in London. Walkden will Woodstock recently held . for d B oro b and, for his very interesting report day . cont es t I 1s. can on y presume th a t th "e D a 1 y . ' 25th June ' 19.,::: 5 - c Se tion / : Cas h pnzes. represent us in the 3rd section and in the 4th when presentations were made to two of their ·1 o f th be an d activities. The band recently held lst £25 · 2nd £15 3 d £� Al H eraId " � b'1ec t t o s und ay t t con es s, an i·d ea . , , , ; r , :>. so vaI ua bi e YerSil who were placed 2nd, veterans, Mr. Jesse Moss, former bandmaster, · section, Chadderton, . the ir AG. M . and the following were Challe · wh ic h receives much f avour yb e th N or th -"vv' es t officials nge T roph" i e s . S ec t ion II : T es t · piece, will have support from Dunham Woodhouses, and Mr. Price ' their able treasurer, both . . v. e ect e d . S ecretary, Mr. E. Tant ; Conductor, "Th ' · • • · A ssoci· a t 10n an d an b d s m· par t·i cu ar. . I t can 1 e Chie ftam " (\!'"V. & R) C as h pnzes. 1 s t , ed. We are proud that havine' given more than 25 years of good service .1 · who have also been invit � . Mr. B W orwood ; Deputy Conductor, Mr. W. £10 2nd £7 3 d , £� Al so S"l Ch enge to the band. Mr. Ron Smith, manager of City th en b e assume ad e th ssoc1a t th A t t d wn en to . ; , ; r ;)_ 1 ver a 11 from this district six bands will be upholding m W. a e an d M r. F. S exton, Treasurer. Resigna- · rull: the · ir own cont es t son a und ay, "vv'e .h ave to It ; Trophies. Sec t ion" Ill : C as h pnzes.· 1 s, t £8 honour and we rrive them all best wishes. of Oxford, was among the guests, and he tells s ; our o· t�o ns were accepted with regrets, from the re- 2nd, £4 ; 3rd, £2 ; CbaUenge - ope t0 wai t an d see - PROUD PRESTON . . and Trophies. Windsor Institute recently took part in a me that they are still very .ac t•ive d h an tmng condu ctor Mr. Bainbridze,� owi·ng to Ad'JU dicator, Mr. Harry Heyes of Birmingham. a e th ent er f or Vorkmen's Band writes : " It is with 3rd, £8. Own Choice March : lst, £5 ; 2nd, £3'_ deep regret I report the death of our Secretary I hope other contests nearer home will not Crossland, took them through a few items at Water Band are also holding a Carnival, but Write F. HARPER, 44 Bridge Street, Dar-­ Mr. T. Goo�win. He met with an accident at suffer because of the expensive journey to Mr. Mortimer's invitation. I am pleased to note I have no details from their Secretary yet. . ton, , Yorks. Exeter. that they have a full programme of engagements, Burnley Alliance have appointed Mr. A. Upton Colliery on May 2nd, winch proved We have Crewkerne and both on fatal. He was a grand secretary and a fine Ruardean, and will also attend Fairford. Hayes to succeed Mr. Eastwood, who has had CIRE N CESTER June 25th. Ruardean, with excellent cash PIU VIVO to resign owing to his wife being taken to bandsman, who lived for the band. He taught many young players and gave them gr at Eighth Annual Brass a - awards, was running long before the "D.H." . hospital. Our sympathy to you, Mr. Eastwood, . � Band Festival, S tur contests were heard of, so I don't see why they + encouragement. His daughter Ella was leadmg day, July 2nd, 1955. Trophies and Cas o e- PRESTON NOTES and we hope you are soon able to be back with h t th should have to run their contests under rules the band again. trumpeter of Ivy Benson's Band up to three value of £500. Class 1. For Second and Third formulated by some other body. Cirencester Our Southern friends, Hoo Silver hav� been weeks ago. The Funeral took place at Muns- Section Bands (" Daily Herald " Grading), 2 & and Fairford are on July 2nd and 9th respec- I should li {e to enlarge on my short report thorpe Cemetery, on May �th, and t?e band Players. Selection Contest : "Moments with . ! . fortunate in persuading Mr. Len Garth (late , Massed Band Concert played the M er s Hymn Gresford at the tively and have had support from Bristol bands m last month s issue of the solo horn of Irwell Springs) to join them. . m Mozart " (W. & R.). Prizes : lst, Cup and £30 ; for many years, I hear a contest is to be held at Longridge, an� to say how pleased am at Q a · graveside. Members of other bands assisted, 2nd, Cup and £20 ; 3rd, £15. on . I uiet and un ssuming, but a sound and reliable March Contest at Weymouth in July. Bristol bands can the success both m playmg and also financially. bandsman, he will be much missed in the amongst them �emg Mr. W. Vernon, :1'-fr. the Bandstand, Own Choice. Three prizes. Sanderson and his daughter Mr - Jean Kmg, certainly take their pick. The Area Association w�ll benefit from this District. Your many friends wish you well and . . � Class 2. For Fourth Se<:tion Bands (" Daily Sorry to hear about the trouble connected praise must be given to of Carlton Mam, Miss Ann Robmson of York Herald " Grading), n effort, so that much hope you are quite happy at Hoo' although they . 25 Players. Selectio band for the arrangements Railway, Mr. G. Wells of Thorne C'.olbery, and Contest. "The Joy of Youth " (W. with Poulton Silver. The local papers report that Mr. Seed and his are sorry to lose you. . & R.). a former treasurer has been charged in the which were carried out so well. Mr. C. Hayhurst has been appointed Secretar} Mr: Les. Tempest of . Their Prizes : lst, Shield and £ 15 ; 2nd, Cup and £12 ; police court and a matter of £100 is involved. Blackpool was well attended, f a assistance was greatly appreciated by the 3rd, Cup and £9 ; Fourth, Cash Adju