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Miss JOAN HINDE to all the winning PRESS I Congratulations IN THE BESS 0 N - 55 with her bands at the and Southern Counties A BRASS BA ND ARRANGEMENT ii Area Championship Contests, April 9, BY FRANK WRIGHT (Arranged by S. TUTORBALFOUR) •• "IMPERIAL" OF THE FAM OUS CONCERT POLKA V. == especially to PRICE 12/6 net (plus 9d. postage) •• CORNET is now available. :I ''THUNDER AND LIGHTNING " :: MORRIS MOTORS SEND YOUR ENQUIRIES NOW! == By (cond11ctor Harry Mortimer) •• In Bb. Frosted silver who secured the Championship for the •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• finish with burnished JOHANN STRAUSS •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• bell second year in succession. Barul Teachers, Adjudicators arul £43. 6. 8 Solol1u J. A. GREENWOOD (including P. T.) A VELEY SIL VER Also now available HIRE PURCHASE BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR of TERMS ARRANGED (conductor L. R. ]. Nie/tolls) REPRINTS NORTHWOOD ROAD, PRENTON B.B. SET NET First Prize winners, Second Section. 19 BIRKENHEAD WILLIAM TELL-Overture Rossini ll/- : Telephone BIRKENHEAD U6

295 REGENT STREET, LONDON, W.I. Langham 2060 TOM EASTWOOD Associated Teacher to the Bandsman's BOOSEY & .HAWKES LTD., of Music Colle1e ("The Easy Way," by post) SOLO CORNET, ��������======� :u1111111111 1 111111111111111111111111111111111uu11111111111u11111111u11111uu11111111111uu1111111 11_1J..l!ll.U_111uuuu.w•nt111u_luu1u_11 _11.u111111111111111111111111111111nllllUlUUJttJ tl!ll!U!I UU.U.1.1•11m1 1!ll!!!l.1� : BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOH NOW READY !-the : ALTON HOUSE, BROUGHAM ROALl DAI Y HERALD " National Contest, North-Western Area, I " l 1949. i MARSDEN, Near HUDDERSFIELD NOEL THORPE SOLO CORNET, BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR e/o. THE COMMERCIAL HOTEL SLAITHWAITE, near HUDDERSFIELD

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" Harry Mortimer " autographed model. Write to-day to : DAVID ASPINALL West Street, London, W.C.2. Temple Bar 9018/9 m.usical Director, an o e Marie• Band (Late Conductor, CreswellR s mColliery& and Works'i'.iar.y Brewery B"ius) BAND TEACHER, BAND AND CHORAL CONTEST ADJUDICATOR "PRIORY VIEW," FRIARY ROAD NEWARK-ON-TRENT,14 NOTTS. REYNOLDS Salford •ret. : Newark456-7-8-9 of FRED MORTIMER (Ban as er, Band) dm t Faden'• Motor Works TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR GIVE YOU A HEARTY INSPECT OUR CLIFTON RD., ELWORTH, BARGAINS CHESHIRE

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'Phone BLAckfriars 5530 and we will give you the J. BODDICE BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR " REYNOLDS SERVICE " LAKE ROAD. WOODLANDS, 13 DONCASTER. Tho-mas Reynolds Senr. & Sons Ltd., 43 Chapel Street, Salford HERBERT BENNETT BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDI TOR THE ONLY ADDRESS LEVEN STREET, POLLOKSHIELDSCA 4.0 GLASGOW, S.l. Tel. : Pollock-08:26 -'- HAROLD. BARKER The FollowingP.icked at Random Testimonial Received From READY IMMEDIATE DELIVERY (Conductor, Dannemora. Steel From Our Files South Shields Mission Band· FQR BAND TEACHERW0rln, and.Eckington Baa d• · !­ CINDERFORD l'OWN SILVER Dear Sirs, - ADJUDICATORAND· CONT.EST PRIZE BA ND I have received our Instruments De;ir Sir, COM.PLETE SET OF BOOSEY SILVER PLATED " SOMERVILLE," I have received the Eb Bass quite safely, back this week-end,. and. I am very ECKl.NGTON � on Friday evening last. I am most grateful to much indebted to you for the con­ SHEFFIELD you for the fine workmanship which has_ _b�en dition in which I received them. It shown in the Instrument. It is most sa�is· IN.STRUMENTS, l'NCLUDING, 1I,' fa�ory. w.as. really quite a surprise to me, Lieu.t. J few in the town. In fact a friend of 4, HALIFA:XPELLON I w;sb to congratulate .your firm on the .. COMPLETE NEW CAS,ES COVERS mine has.your name and address· for· good io.b· you made of over-hauling my IN AN!D. ·• Soprano. future reference; as his.brother is an Phone : 361011 iri· Thanking you very much. Yours sincerely, official in the Salvation Army Band, HAROLD (Signed) Meek. A Rare· MOSS . � A. P. so I do hope you hear from them, as i1ge Bargain c1T-y; EDJNBURG.Ji BAND> I know they will get.the same satis­ L.R.A.M.,Musical Director, A.R.C.M, Leyland (BandmMt Motors Band enllip) Dear o� . Sir, faction- as I have been getting from TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR ,11 May I thank you the prompt attention for your firm. D lo a etc., You gave to my Baritone, and add that all (Coach for ip m 1!%ams., by poet) the FOA REPr,Al:R� S.1.\<·ER PLATI NG, CAS:ES, DR.U:MS,. FfUl:NGS Yours gratefully, Grades- of ' B.C.K. members.of the Band are highly in praise ird of SucceuesExaminations in various including : Bandmaatenliipthe the splendid workmanship. Thanking"you, (Signed) NIGHTINGALE, Sec., Yours faithfully W. SANDY LANE, LEYLA:.ND (Signed) SEND TO South Shields Town Mission Band. 56 jJ W. R. W�l lace, Secretary Nr. PRESTON; LANCS.

WILLIAM FARRAI.L II N· Lt.d., GT.JA.CKSON BAND TRAINER AND ADJUDICATOR ), - HARRISO· MAYERS & STREET CHORD 201�215 PLAYING DEMONSTRATED �JI MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MANU FACTURERS " CORONA," MANOR BENTON "-e:CENTRAL3'3t(31inel) 15 NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE14 GROVE, Phone BENTGN 611U

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Teachers, Adjudicators and Soloists hnd CHAS. A. COOPER �IINOR ADVERTISEMENTS 2 words 3s d f h ddltlonal words Rem ittances must accom pany adver• d O . r 10 . t1S� em ent,an rea c � :�� 24�h of the month. For Box address at our Office count six / � Mus.V.C.M. , �/·• wor ds and add 6 d r�r f�rwardlng of replies. Thit rate does not apply to Trade Adverts. BAND TEACHER,. ADJ UDICA1'0R, COMPOSER AND ARRANGER AN SMAN'S COLLEGE F MUSIC, and I OM F ATKINSON Band Teacher and Adiudi- • • Life-Ion<; experience Brass, Military, Orchestral D B ALEXANDER OWEN MEMORI!>LO FUND.- T eator, 44 Crossley Street, Great Horton, Brad- and Choral A e·nquiries to Joint Secretaries: Mr. H. ford, Yorks. Tel. No. 71788. (12) Band or Choral Contests Adjudicated OLLIER]] 13 Montrosethe Avenue, Stretford, near Man- COLUMBIA STREET, HUTHWAITE 1 Doris Street, Mos- .... 19 ehc ester; a�d Mr. L. HARPER, ECIL PEACOCK, Music.al Director, Easington NOTTS. ton, :M.anchester. C Public Band; Teacher of Instrumental Music Durham County Education Committee, Band Teacher DRAKE RIMMER ERBERT BROOKES, the celebrated Cornettist (late and Adjudicator. Wnte: 37 George Avenue, Easwg- ates) is now open for engagements as Soloist ootr (11) BAND TEAC:&IER AND AD UDICATOR i Win ton Colliery, Co. Durham. J Ieacher.- f:'be Llb.ary, Parrin Lane, Wmtoo, Manchester. "MIRELLA," MILTON ROAD T AND OF THE COLDSTREAM GUARDS.-A few t Band Trainer and Adjuilicator, KIRKCALDY . SMITH Solo Corne Brass B Vacancies exist in the Coldstream Guards Band o n to tea b or judge anywhere. � d Yorks.Tenns :- for First-class Players on the following insjrume1lts: Phone : KIRKCALDY 2844 RBe umoat,"is Scarborough Road, Muston, Filey, , ; FLUTE PICCOLO' Eb Bb CLARINE1 S, ALFRED ASHPOLE ILLIAM SKELTON, the renowned Horn Soloist, FRENCH & HORNS, ,& STRING F.T.C.L., A.R.C.M., L.Mus.T.C.L., B.B.C.M. w Band Teacher and Adjudicator, York Hou PLAYERS, and a First-class PIANIST (Dance and AND erk Road, Ll.andudno. ? Straight). Application should be made to: THE BAND, VOCAL CHORAL TEACHER ( ) • DIRECTOR OF MUSIC, COLDSTREAM GUARDS, • • AND y ADJUDICATOR M. LAYCOCK, Band Teacher and Adjudicator, Duke of York's H.Q., Kings Road, Chelsea, London, • Voce Questions for :Brasa (5) " Viva " w 27 Forth Street, Dysart, Fife. S.W.3. (5) f.1ach, BONE, replated perfect, £10. lOOSEY FLUG L, concert in London; provincial band Private Address: Trumpet Villa, Tn1ly it wi.11 he "The BandsmaJJ.'S own acti vi­ SANDBACHCheshire. brass, excellent, £7 10/-. MEIRONOME,) , £2 � ties are DR SALE, Cheap. - LIBRARY OF :\IUSIC. also eligible to be· considered as Phone : :is Sent on .approval.-DOE, 74 North Drive, Hounslow,J/-. F ,Ba ndshow." Now then, Furness ban'.1s, 1Selections ,M

PERSONA.IS MID-DERBYSHIRE NOTES Mr. E. V. HARRISON, secretary of LONDONER writes : "Well ! Up to Brass Band llcws Langley Prize, writes : " It fa with sincere Manchester, in September, eome two of our best bands-Aveley Silver and Ham- I\.CAY regret that I have to report the death of l\fr. w. HOLGATE of Stanley, near Wake­ I recently thoroughly enjoyed a brilliant 1, 1949. l Swancott, the grand old man mersmith Borough-who won first and broadcast (by Black Dyke) Mr. Wi liam D.H. field, writes: " I have to report that follow­ of "Tann­ AectDENTALS of the band. He served for 60 years as a second prizes at the Contest at West- ing the resignation of .Mr. P. Holgate as hauser." In consequence, I crave for playing member. He was 76 years old minster Central Hall, on April 9U1. Both conductor of the Stanley Band, Mr. fu�t!ie� re!reshment in the shape of "L' bands played very well indeed, with very flS Afrwame, ' when he died and up to 14 days before his LIONEL KIRBY has been appointed "Attila '" "· Dinoral1 , " "Pol- We hupe that a re many bands will ual placP, playing little between them: It . was noticed that iu t",o, "l.'.� uge o g at death lie was in his us conductor. Mr. Kirby has been bandmaster 1' n neg1n," " Rienzi,'' and have already arrangements to observe Ave.ley have a cornmg g Hl on iugel horn. a host matbylP his Eb bass, and as he lay in hospital the t · and solo cornetist and was formerly a p upil . of others. Noblesse oblige ? From Band Sunda�· at.tending so1!1e place of I ncidentally,. the flugel horn player of �1me to night lmfure he died, his thoughts were . of Mr. Harry Nuttall, conductor of tl1e . time I "sw, itch on " to bands wit Ii worsh ip on Sunday m May, to Hammcrsn11th Boroug�1 IS tI:e fath:r lorrn1d�bl tlw fi rst with the band all the time. The band are . ?f Cardiff City Transport Band." e names, an�! am, more often than ed custom a.hve. It keep this time-honour now )lard at work on the t£stpiece for Rhyl another well known girl mus1c1an, Gracie not, disappointed with the strident, un­ a keep the band before Ute ,. -+ + is good way 1.o Contest, under Mr. Davis, and a full pro­ Col e, who pla�'.ed cornet for B csses o' �h' Just go to press we llllli:ncal, uitra modern concoctions as we lil•ar, wit� 1 whiclt public. gramme of park concerts has been arranged Barn before gomg on tour. Ha.mrnersnuth a1.e foisted upon * . regret, of the death of Mr. HAROLD us. I ref11se to beli . Ban hav� already on card their that foi· the coming season." � e np PINCHES, formerly solo comet of the. public , like it, or that I am W c likr to c.all tlH' attention of D.H. Rlack woulrl + + + lee�e.s. fox the final at Belle Vue. Dyke. We su all bandsmen ol� f�sh10ned to a.ppr�ciat ��� which � are re will join e it. Are these ambitious hand,; to the great coJJtest " a�le etar , Arthur ry, is a �i gra TEHRI.ER writes : Apropos the letter �lieu secT y . ��� . us in offering sincerest sympathy to all � m1�rns t!ie dictation of a synd hirr, on ca.1 icate, a "·ill be hc!d nt :.\forpcani.be, Lancas Lank., and at the ��me of wntmg he is tel, or a circle _ by " Miner " in the April issue of the . his relatives and friends. of plutocrats, who ch The first _priz.e of m u rn the 23rd of Julv." £250 Lancaslure on hohday ; who knows, he 011t ;;t,11ff · B.B.N., we must assume that the adjudi­ the at random, and "cash in " the· bigg.. e ver offered in this co,�ntry up a conce + + + conseq is �t . . c;itor at Gosforth Contest was right. It is, rr::ay have already fixed .rt to let Mr. C. PEACOCK. musical director of uence ? Other opinions it tile 1.1tle of The . are invitc �1 and it will carry with his native county hear more �of !us Hai;1- P wr Another Leicester King­ th�reiore, only logical to assume that tlrn Easington ublic, ites : "We have just Coulest has passed: Best. All-Round· Band in the United mersm�th men-and w1U1 A . Ashcroft m Scanmu¥ the adjudicator (Mr. David Aspinall) v.� as right .b . given a concert in conjunction with the results, Chapel-en-le-Frith dom." Already scvPra.1 entries have been nuddle equally as od a have at the City Hall, Newcastle, last November, the they are §O Dunelm Singers and Harry Goodfellow mighty good reasons to be proud and W•' would advise bands who themselves . of rPcei\·ed when North Seaton were well lJl•atcn, and concc'rt band as a. conlPstrng one. (entertainer)in the Easington Welfare Hall, with second place · to do so immediate­ in 8ect10 are thinkincr of entering, + H a1 : Hear to B J will be that Mr. Drake Rimmer was right at . �' + which was another great success, the hall b � ! .l\I. Frank Moss ancl Jo . ): ly as the n�u n ber of bands accepted A:E C., w1:1tes : bad the pleast re of e1 b�; Police sprung Morpeth last July, when, spe��1n e and BBG will ha,·e a � the b an<.� and Grorge Rr.eined re'.11 pleased R. Potter; furt:l'iermore, Hand will be held and third sedion bands . . Take your success . Section -bands with own choice test pieces." a tl;ird corncl Brass Festhal, which with theJ r n�w partnPrsh1p. Havmg played ' + layer was unable ' J\il�-. Th,� as it comes, ' Miner,' but don't gloat when F . to take part. Neverthe this ) C'ar Sat.u rda�', 30th the eup1Jm�i 11m under :rn clt teachers as + + ss, a va�iant � 011 you win, also, learn to lose. At the N ovem­ . l\Ir. HAROLD LAYCOCK writes : "I :Jv effort was made bv testpiece iR " Recollectwns of Bee thoven, : G� a d had alte veteran ber con est, last year, a prominent member Hall wel� eenwood i: Tltor e (Noel), a most el'ljoyable -time adjudicating Section .r Sarni, who deserves l be Mr. J. t ; � s ful lionom /or and the adjudicator will A. Geoi"e" lhoipe " .1<,nows J USt ho\\ to trea. t t cppmg rnto the the of your band said it was the worst decision . . ,, . III contest at Leicester Festival on Easter breach as solo cornet GreeHwoocl ,. 80 bands can be sure that such pieces as Symphony m C, wh c . he had ever heard in his life. Of course, it i J:i l Mondav with bands. As usual it was DAL - will be the correct one. Both the 18 ES O' D. decision would be, North Seaton were second. So hearc1: the band rehearsmg. I would hke and Juniors, are . a well -� rganised event which seem�d to be NORT ----+·---- Besses Bands, Seniors v1sh tile tl!ree young Gatti� brothers H OF FORTH NO keep�. far as Gosforth was concerned, one band in � � . followed up with the same keenness by all TES fullv booked for the summer, and are 1, ve1y success. . m the world the r lay n the pr�zes should have had a medal for the - _i � r .� bands and suppmters, all showing a. very incr " the old name well before the public. �m. condnctor s vocal efforts when the trombone d ng the week-end w�s a t reat,. then sporting spirit, even with· the losers, which Perha s the \V� arc to hear of the sudden ' . mo�eresting vcr�· sony . tu<'.s. duet� and S?los weie outstandmg, f�r tl1ose � news for dPall1 their oldest soloist failed." . is a sort of nice satisfaction to persons o us North of reu•ntl.v of one of which aga.111 credit must be given to then· the Forth w s . sitting in judgment. Well clone Leicester." the result of the Quartet . i111'u1 l�C'l's. Mr. G. Openshaw ; also that onr -+ + + ' t€ Ch m� onsl 11 �p friend , teacher, George Thorpe. of Great Britain M old at present ill SUB ROSA writes : ''THE LANCASHIRE at Oxford on �l Nat l"uapP, is + + + HUDDERSFIELD+ NOTES Bar . arc l9tb . Mr. l 1e BRASS BAND ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL rys have a. ht t 0 ' in lim•pital, but wf' are plea�f' final concert of . l!e proud of their ENERA MEETING. It is but three years qua.rtette's sple�. JI d is ma.king good progress, and tr ust he wJ!l G . L ac hievement. and Urn the 1948-49 series w;is l1eld at the Town Despite the present rs that the suecess of Lhis fine contest has been music when it is played, even to . in relJ.uest, the St. John Am- given him assistance in his arduous duties. insisting on uniforms� ra. upon of contributed to in no small measure by the OLD CONTESTOR. · Clothes t'10mng Brigade. and in consequence of AflP.r Mr. F. Molyneux, lton. treasurer, had has o n l Y recentl ceased, lHtlancc · suitability of the testpieces, and it is a ---- · Y and those bands fell that the band should be read out the income and expenditure +· which have cnte1·ed mus · lliis it was thousand pities that this year there s. hould GLOUCESTERSHIBE NOTES . t necessanly wear - m i� was agreed tu �Hite them accounts the meeting went into discussions pre-war umforms, many shown up, l t have br.c.n any grounds for complaint on of which a.i·e now on the variou of the business. The For the Daily Herald Western Area ather shabby. for a n cxplanat10n before anythmg further s aspects l However, thirteen bands vf ittle desire for this sc ore., In conelusion I should like to Contest, to be held at Exeter on May 21st, 1ave enl, ered, Congratulations to Ransomes for election offici;il,.; showed and hope · is done. I tliank Musical 8ocicty, the Hammer­ . ' J that rny worrv, Creswell Quartette Con- changes, it being felt the past officials t.he understand that six entries for the Cham­ 1s with out ea.use. ohtaiuing first at had smith Boroug h Council, and lastly, but ·by I (�econd), also to proved worthy of further ronfldrncC'. Mr. pionship Section and 26 entries for Section missed Wellesley test and Kirkby Old no I Colliery's broadcast ·to means least , Councillor Brind for a been received. 'l' he Gloucester­ ?n Tuesday tbc W. ' e ad ol Norton, who previously played Stanley Jenkinson having served as presi­ Four have 12th, but my colleagues R really fine effort." Bristol, Han;:;omes, "' Jio ohtai11ed second in t.l1e dent during the past th rC'e years, and now + shire bands competing a.re B.A.C. '.nform me that there was nothi'ng for · }fr. outstand­ �olo. Saint was second in the retiring, the choice of' Jai'Q_e s Clarkson + + Kingswood Evangel and City· of Gloucester rng, bad o!· good, about the .JSPnuniioror. H. Mr. RAM :rvf ARSHAL will be very well performance sent a good entry as for the posit ion was the unanimous vote of in the championship section, and in sectio:i The balancmg was not very Re�tl)ut.wond . known to many of tlte older school of bands­ satisfactory and catch tlte j"?idges' the meebing. As deputy president. Mr. four, A.T.C. Wing (Bristol). Cheltenham . lcarn that 1.he B.B.C. promi�ed, failed to men, as in hifl day he held his own against I . official spent only Belter t.ime Jim Oakes was elected in honou r of his Lydbrook, Stroud and District, and East a mmute or two on cars. I uek next ! the best on his Geloved tenor horn. He this extremely im­ interest ':i'h the work of tlie Association . Mr. Compton. I take this opportunity of wish­ portant + + + conducted the Knottingly Rand for half a matter. I also hear some cornpli­ SILV ER have Leen J. Whittle was again the obvious choice as ing you success and will report the result mPn�ary remar�R on EAST WOODHAY century and at the time of his death had the very fine co1met in reccu1. y1�ars, but a fresh chairman. As a d<:bater, adviser and ad­ of your efforts in the next issue. playing of M1 l lar. W�lleslcy Yer�· quiet . a band round him who had all graduated G. T. . have always b s been and twelve youngsters ministrator, Mr. Whittle is irn.J.i;:;pensible. Congratulations to Annetts (I.yd.­ been fortun�te �vith , tart a made through his tuition. The band are lookin� theu cornf'ts, and th eir i!re.doing w�ll under their young B.�� . who Mr. Norman Petrie, the genial and hard­ brook) for gaining a. first in the solos and present soloist 1s no exeeption forward to renewing old acquaintancef: . I am hoping comes a. family of bandsm�n lnmself. working ho n. secretary, was again un.ani­ to Fisltponds B.L. for first and Bristol Firn for better results from wherever bandsmen meet. . from WPIJcsley at UiP of put up a mousl y elected to the position which so few Brigade, fourth, in the Octette Section held Da1l.y Herald A quarteltc these youngsters -�------Contest in the Usher Hall, Contest, tlrn solo want, and for which so few are fitted. In + at Cambotne recently. W1th the flg gvoJ show at th e Reading NEW CASTLE AND DISTRICT . .w of miners from Lanarkshir� by old C. this case the T e I have just seen the programme of the to Fife, cornet l>eing pb�·ecl 12 years Association is fortunate. h n.nd m particular the Shotts area Webb. meeting concluded with a feeling of Gloucester Parks' Committee for the coming­ sev ra l FJf 'l'he Daily Herald Area Contest for Third � e ba.nrl� will be competing fo{· optimism and promise. Full and frank and Fourth Sections was held in the City season, and while agreeing that some good pla� e1.s to fi ll thell" vacancies. YN Thi� promoters of th� discus�ion, it was said, ha.cl done much to bands are to be heard there, I should like EL write:> : " Hall, Newcastle, and attracted a good ANGUS FYFFE. Hridgwalcr Baud :Festival hope that brass further undeTstanding and co-operation. audience. 'l'here were ten entries for the to see more Gloucestershire bands booked b:rnds thro1,1ghout Soutu \Y ales will support Since tl.)e?!lbove, word comes to say that Third Section and 22 for the Fourth. Mr. for engagements. N 0 RTH �-�-+.�-�-STAFFS . DISTRICT witl1 their entries, this year's contf'st on the Fairey's Works Band has now become Greenwood's "Pride of the Forest " was Stroud District : I have received an �at urdar, August 13th, as in pre"war years. a member of the Association, which certain­ given a variety of interpretations and the interesting and newsy letter from Mr. A. Burslei;n Co-op have The revival of this popular event, success­ ly adds much prestige and strength to the adjudieator, Mr. T. Atkinson, awarded R. Watkins, the secretary, who tells me his been advertising for by so players 111 the local Press lately. fully organised for eleven years before t.hc affairs of the Association." Lynemouth Colliery first prize. The second band has been unfortunate recently I hope that they get what are requir war, will bring back many happy memon�s + + + prize went to Darlington Railway Band. many of the members being laid up with ed. Sorry to hear of the serious il iW of enjoyable days spent at Bridgwater m Mr. G . . H. GlUFFITHS, secretary, writes : In the Third Section Dawdon Colliery were illness. This means that they have a lot R. . lness of r. . Cottenll (brother J. ' Smiling 8omersct.' 'l' bere is, once agam . " Rhyl Silver attended the Leicester Band first and Cockerton Silver second. of hard work to put in to make up for lost of Mr. Cotterill the J?Qpular teacher and cor a big selection of valuable cash prizes and Festival on Easter )fonday, and although thought the playing in the Fourth time for Exeter. They are competing in nelist of thi� I D.H. d1stnct). We all tropliic8. -'l'he te8tpieces and mass per­ they did not gain any prizes, they put up Section was up and down, as one might Section Four of the Contest. The band wish him a speedy recovery. I understand formance march are all from Messrs. Wright a good performanee, t.he general opinion expect, but the 'l'hird Section was a dis­ hope to have their new uniform by early he is in hosa,i.· tal at Rotherham, Yorkshire. and Round';; publications, and D�·· penis of the public being that they should have appoi,p.tment, as not one band seemed to May, in which case they will wear it at Another hand has recently been Wright has been engaged to adJnd1cat.e. been in the honotirs. On Su nday, April be really on top of the testpiece. Exeter. The cost, wT1ich is £450, has been formed-­ !hc Milton Y.B. Banrl-anl Application has been made .with British 17th, J,he band played in a concert at East Mr. R. Jackson, a real veteran of Back­ raised by the hard work of all the bands­ their eonduetor is Mr. F. O C. Sykes. Railways to run excursion trains from South Kirkby, near Mansfield, in aid of the Old worth Band, assisted by his good wife, men who have given their time and ' The band have �ulfllled an engagement at Wales to Bridgwater." People's Treat. They played an attractive presented the prizes. services free during the past three years. . Kidsgrove. A senes of danees programme, which was well received by a Having heard Black Dyke on the first of Thanks must also go to the Ladies' Com­ and other efforts ha1·e ... + + I been h�ld for the uniform H. MORRIS, correspouclent, for good audience. We had as vocalist, Mr. the Champion· Band broadca5ts, must mittee who worked hard to attain this . fund in connec­ Bi·�I rrnt'. tion with Madeley Si ingham and DisLrict A!ssociation. Hugh Lloyd, a talented young Welsh tenor comment on their fine playing of one of position. lver. New officials were elected at the!r general wrilcs : "At the Crown Hotel, Birmingham, and his renderings were wonderfully the brass band classics. "Tannhauser," Stroud Show, Saturday, July 23rd. Mr. meeting. Good rehearsals a1:e bemg held under on April 2nd, t.he BirmiI�gham and District received by the Welsh exiles in this area. arranged by W. & R., is a feast of real brass A. R. Watkins, the organiser, has at last Mr. .T. . I Glover, who 1s now the ,.\sso<;;iation held their quarterly meetmg. would like to tender our sincere thanks band music and it must have been a great succeeded in getting a. contest held in con­ bandmaster. I regret to announce the death when 17 delegates attended. Mr. S. Reakes to the members of the Miners' Welfare who disappointment to many that this selection nection with this show, and has very kindly of .Mr. B. Fletcher of Greenway was chairman, and after the reading of gave us such hospitality, and especially to had to he cut on this occasion. One hears sent me a schedule. (See back page for Moor. He has ren?ered valuable service previous minutes, l\fr. W. G. Keddle, secre­ Mr. Fred Wilkes for organising the concert, the modern testpieces on practically every details). The Stroud Band will do their for a. very long penod, and we 0xtcnd to tary of the Association, remarked that no also to the ladies of the Welfare for pro­ programme and they are never cut. Why best to welcome all bands on the day, and his relatives ou r deepest sympathy. reply had yet been received from the viding such a magnificent tea on arrival. " Tannhauser?" arrangements are being made to provide He has five sons, all mPm b1xfodge Institute. Their time th eir requirements. Band supporters at the contest at Rhvl. Both section testpieces fees for engagement in parks shall not b<0 this has given us great encouragement in performance fell a good way below their can obtain admission tickets at a reduced a.re being rehearsed. the l\�r: Thorpe a lower than for " B" Class bands-a our effort to make the contest an annual last effort. price before the day, on application to ( co11:duct?r) is contemplating £15 Il. v1s1t to his relatives fee that is regarded as quite reasonable. event. The adj11dicators appointed a.re : Jarvis Industries still keep busy and are organiser, Mr. A. Watkins, "Varteg," m Canada next month . This will be a The bad deportment of some bands at public Class A, Mr. Harry Mortimer ; Class B, Mr. providing the music for old�fashioned Kingscourt, Stroud, Glos. well-earned rest for him, as he has been very engagements was discussed, although, as C. A. Anderson. All arrangements are now dancing in South Shields. Lydney Contest (Whit-Monday), June busy recently with local bands. Congratulations a rule, Association bands always give their well in hand, and we sincerely solici t the Wallsend Shipyard led the Good Friday 6th. Although I have received no details to him and the excel- support of all North Wales bands from the pro­ m�mbers of l'vlidrllewich Centenary on best behaviour. Mr. Keddle said the whether march of school children round the town. in the way of a schedule . tit� I bemg placed fourth m . lent- deportment of Shirley Silver, who are they will be playing or not at contest. Cowpen Colliery are practising for the moters, am very pleased to see this order of merit at the Bolton Contest. in attendance regularly at the Birmingham The grand evening concert promises to be Second Section D.H. Contest and I hear festival revived after a lapse of several Cif,y of Rtoke-on-Trent City football ground, is certainly a good a huge success, with the followin� hands they are engaging a professional. years, and wish the venture success. Constabulary :ire I I booked up example. The appreciation of tlte .A ssocia­ taki�g part : Barrow Shipyard, lJolsover North Sea.ton provide the music at the Sunday May lst, is Band Sunday. well for the season . The general meeting has tion was recorded for the good work put in Colher1:", Edge Hill British Railways _and Ashington football ground. I understand wonder how many of our Gloucestershire . been held. Mr. Alf. Copnor, hy Mr. I whose age, IS years, N. R. Clayton and his committee, Rhyl. Silver. Guest conductor is Mr. Harry this go-ahead combination are to be bands observe this day in any way. 74 is still assisting th e band with the good organisation at the solo and Mol'tnner. The concert will be broadoast measured for new uniforms. Mr. Anderson shall be pleased to hear of their activities on the cornet section. He commenced on 26th by qnartette contest held at Coleshhill the B.B.C. So, North Wales bandsmen , (secretary) is a ltard wo.rker for this band. to report in the nf'Xt issue. to play at the age of ten, and has assisted }farch." roll up and support our efforts. Th ank you." NOVACASTRIAN. WESTERN STAR.. many local ba nds. CORNETTO. I WRl6RT .ula BOUHl>'I '.l'ft:AI! BAND NBWS MAY 1, 1949.

CONTFST RESULTS comnutlees would not dream of engagi ng they also arc lookrng for one or two YORK AND DISTRICT HIGH PEAK NOTES urn to adi ud1catc [or the same reasons, 1.e , experienced instrumentalists. a a tte a prophet has honour save his own Gatley have m de a st 1t and I believe the ei t lack of space, otes oE last COLESHLLL.-March 26th. Quarte I m What a glorious send-off for conc Due to my n country. suppose I must blame myself they arc doing mcely m a qmet way. eath have omitted so let me offer my Section : Fust, Fisher and Ludlo'Y No. 1 8eason The w er we ad tins month were for not " boostmg " my Wesley Hall are very qmet these day� h congr�tulations to Mr. Jack (Mr Harry Heyes) ; second, Foden s Motor modest accom1Jlish­ Easter-tide has been ideal fo1 all , cspeciallv rather belated o the skies, or perhaps my parents Wh at about a few lines? for · h e or with Works (Mr. Fred l\fo1timer) ; tlurd, Rush­ ments t open-au concerts. Fletcher on is pnze-wmnmg ff t for h nstenin me somethmg like Sorry I had to miss the lnoac n held 1hmr :t sm band · e tly Anothc1 York ba d who competmg Grade "B" Fust, D. Hodges, cornet, repeat the cxpe rnneut after the rc;:;ult Adamson n arf' hooking in the top section at. Belle annnal .J bi ts concmt 11rn u le Il all, at engagemPnts a i <' m Ma'" March Gibbon second, ! oyce Alder, �enor appeared m e quite well Pol'tal dita1 ; th e famouR B.B.C I a r l\'l .)· ''uc of is distr to which the attraction was he 1. Kmgsley has Yot and s is that - horn. Headington , thud, R Pam_ter, F11st all, it acting to have M hooked k Lah> ne\1 Cliapcl-cn le-FnLlt t no ..Jan Van Gucht, who, in addition Eas111gwold shows. you let Leicester coinet, W1tney Town ; fourth, T. Hernn�, bellow the remarks when bands are e r der will scored a great wm at on Easter h - Perhaps to t e item� on the programme, sang me have a Jine, Kmgsl<>y, of ondav , i;econd puze this om a y t1ombonc, Marsh Gibbon. BeRt Bass, C in lltc double for(P!' Then · "Reg Mr. �our m c p n is revellmg va rwus large audience was izl\f Claridge, BBb, Rretforton. T\\ how do ou spell encorns. act1vitirs. ooct gomg and this d i strict is proud enty fi ve pHdon, sir, it? " Dialect' a the A of also } prf'se t nd playmg of the band in the I am sm fol\\ eff entries. Slow Melodies, Grade " C " Firnt, d1ffe1. pronunciatrnn, when out of one's n . e all we1e looking ar\ h t h o h \1 nicmhcr- g 'mie popu hint�· of the band . pedo1mance . tlmd, He ding on "A" (J. A. Fi e Rect1 on Cliamp1on,'1ip mf'monc� The EX .\L\ H l'U�l a t Alder) . v JUdg:mg ihr l\tr:-,t' n m r of ' Hury Sil'·"r ga\'C a good rf m n , " _ 1·mp!Ja:-J""d record u be pe or a ce but a1 . Quartettes, G1ade · t \\'a,-��·le�-, Ed m_h urgh on the te«tph•cr s b�- tlw �-�- ---- p ties entered � , . ha\ fot did not eatch tl1P uclge ear i , "� , aust. l_} y Be l oz; 1� t hcJ rcCCl\ cd the + 's t h s Fust, Cluppmg Norton Silver (E Ch allis) ; r i . he Uie re1!tatk!' 'ngagcmeni " e MERSEYSIDE NOTFS thrnk did 1 time . I E W �Ollllllg the�· "Pll. allowing for the fact second, H1ghworth Town m l d 1\fu �1cal (a (A. J. Hill) , thud, iI appeared the o :\lail �l'USOl\. that the majont, of llirH A \\ Otd;.; ic tllf' d AOMF., pla:t crs had never Bietforton Silver (S. Archer). Seven parties Glasgo\\ publ icat10n , publi;.;hed by the latf ic" HC.::\f. an o r t u Edg 1 nwntioncd b0fore, t111s year's· C ng a l a tions to e H ill Bulbli pl::l\·cd Ill a coui est before. experience te H t , Snnlh) n? fe 67 \;-; Jia� b0en The en red Quartett.e, Grade "C" F s ' \V wer tlian error;; appca1cd a l a s conductot, :\Ir. \\l :; and m m " i l h eld at �rad ford 11\ R t \\· r and 1lieir N ll t th good slead, as the\ ha\e (G. V Brooks) ; second, I -almo a t1a,est� uoles �chol!nsh1p he one e Bletchington st lld 1culo11s of l rt:�pon::;e as x e J s , on ec: s ou.J Fodens ente1 the Contest: exasperatmg m,-one lctobet. and 11 t!Jf' 1s e pec d, s mmg ec pla<:c lo ·�•l HPll1• Vue May and Wood ock "A" (L. F Hardmg) ; thud, and to a dPg1 PP._ No , get' t N. . h 1 p I st 1 'f l11� o g n iHahon the \V Da1lr 11 0nsh hupe you have better luck this time ' on adi ud1cato1 mus1 'iig 11nngs are prnnnse eb faste:;;t who ra el e b t at to a!1ce : brnadca t and a lrn !or Co11 t1 t DIPtP for f;ection Belle n etc . n ,11 dn r "ilh one o jec , t ach s Hin I tlte at Yue i LEICESTER -18th April. lours., . n l h 1s, B.B.CTh als pecrn band� '.\ lay, arc "A'' , hand t nough the musical ey among the s l aIHl deternnned to go one better Testpiece, "Symphony 111 C" & R ). GJ�O . MERC ER be o11 ai1m1 for otl ic (W.Section r.1· mo,·emeuL el me of the c 1bm g cYernnu coucerl after tl1" than lJcfme I \1 1sh H u ,, the Jll!11 0r e nt you, also, the best e ---- ]JalHl". contest s � �f Fust prize, Carlton Main Frickley Coll i ry · 'tt"'Itton o{ ' - . Be t luck. (E. t + \11 e�- n'qlllrc lb a of suppo1 t "is]J,.,, ' Ball) ; second, Chapel-en-le-Fnth (F · LEICESTER NOTES lot comp 1Jd rn th at The th L1 HrJ?OOl ct Sil ha\ e e gage \�- ell, I will be seerng yon all Belle 6 t'couls J �ee ood ncr n d :\Ir. �fortimer) ; tlnrd, Cad1shead Public (F. V. the fourth sect10n Wiltred He� \\ of 1 M N C UNIAN. cliamp1onsl1Jp and Fletcher, late Heap Bndg an d · Vue e Lloyd) , fourth, r scot Cable Work (J 22ud Lc1cPster : A although c P e s Th e Brass Band Febilvu --- uusucccssful, ga\ quite a good Besses, as then solo cornet, aud be is n :;\J ontfort likel y Capper). Eleven bands competed Sect10 took c al the Hall 01 - + p rformance . to ak<' d uctorslup pla e De SOUTH-WEST LANCAS HIRE ' e over the con of the band II. est i c of a t 1 l\J ou a - rno1e to ad<' Tra 1 p e e, "!lecollections s d y one success n sport and G eneral Worker� ga e a [ " h all watch th i move with 'l' Beet- E e Arca Championsh i ps. v s mtetest, as he h oven " (W & R ) . Fust, erby Bo ou h a l i s of conLPst s. W th 6f The North-"\Vestc1n ; ,concert Ph1 h r 111 Hall , aid D r g to lon;; t fiue i in the l a mo c 111 1,, a man of conoiderable experience. t and fourth sect ions, held at Bolton ow uf Police (G. S orer) ; second, Kent's \V otl,s entries the lour scct10ns, success wa' '1rst funds for St. Edwa1d'ii Orph nage Band, \li hand::; surnnwr 111 µu 2 am! �ponsore by the Daily a arc Tf'acly for the (L to ) (G. Ctossland) ; h i r . h n \I C \ l nd , tl . '. . wh o lost 110\\ u n , H. t d Rothwell m s and w e their instru umfo11ns aud season, and hope · al o t assured, Haw the ltal' ments. 'ou all do- your best e a 1 l1 , thP Hl'Jalcl , may b0, by now, consJdered past, I w ill mper nce (J. W Newton) ; fou Htock- well filled to hear Section I, we knew music in a fire. The Tnurnport band . for 011r patron�. T t Ne c1 theless, a few comments, I ) l>11dge Old (J. Thompson). Fourteen banrl s efforts of Committee listorr v hear, l!ave suspended activiti for a wlnle, the were well repaid. s ' es Radcliffe Bornugh arc uow coming ba IJf. vill lie s to readers o[ h is, and mo t ck competed Section FHst. Covenhy The another of ne\\ t but there is no t ruth m ru mou that to l1e r standard. results will be in column st i ts annot be' the r thPv t 1 old They have a good (J R. Major) , second, the ' ikely othPr di r c , for it _c . have School of Music 8 .B N. "broken up." The fads are that they list of en��ge ents, on th at this ch H p 1 nsln p section, m 8tarLmg May lltb Burbage Silver (A. Rennett) Maltby lemed m 0 have a rn t m n s on J� ; thud, I t was like old times to see Mr. Green new full set of s ru e t orands were g1 eally disappointdiI congratulate F1Rhl'r & Bicknell. them placed first S >·eral more very good Not EI GH'l' BELLS. Ludlows on their e the sm 11se Jones,» at Coleshill -----+ el 1 c ::; 11lt to l)e p band Norman fiue \\in Quartctte Contest. ---- p fo man e made the first section, as cornet encl, has ---- i product from then own heard most of the hands third section CORRESPONDENCE u sual , a fine contest +·---- I m 'Xpe11enced a remarkable run o[ success OXFORD AND DISTRICT at Leicester bnt I am afraid Anangements at the h all were again firsi decision his at the. would my h a 1s condncto1, and appearance not have coincided with Mr. Lay­ MORE BRASS BANDS class, and tht:1c is no douht t t Leiceste1 thq F � a 1s \lbett H all final will most likely be cock's. Still, selected all four winners THE " e iv l definitely one of the best held 1 l " t 'Vent o[ Ins career , particularly should Edge Oxford and district ha every son in the first section, correct TO THE EilITOR OF BR.ABS BAND NEWS 111 t he counlry. 'Ve shall look forward, i11 \'e ea in the oruer, and S1r,-Tl11s Bnt1sh mshtution-t.hc biass ie h at a e e to e the financial qi11 ac the same heights as Dolton be proud of their chiev m nts at the Dail y also Rhyl Silver rn . the correct position responsible for many greo.t th near future, to Jrnow . band-is making L'h e Horwi clt Band looked like bein Herald Contest i n P r 1aps Rhyl supporter remember s r es11 t, � J, ondon on Apnl 9th, e l a will a musicians, and giving pleasure to thou ands l and local cha11ties should again until lat.c on, wh n fi }um, as QI ObablP w1m1e1s e securmg J;hree r t prizes there-Morns gentleman telling dm lng their conver­ 01dmary men, who, though not great, can benefit grcatlv a iesu)( ; t\ s of 'apse b,- one of the tiombones (not tlq Motors comfortabl y wmning the Champion­ sation, that his It was iatl1e1 a sorry day for Leicester­ · band could not possibly claim to be musicians. 1 Pla1 < a second ,olo1st) led their prospects liltleJ slup section for the year rmrnmg, get a prizr also told him. wh ilst ChapeL The spirit of bandsmanship is that of shire band s, but is with pleasure I ieco1d in company stampil 1 it Still, 1 i rd place such Reading Hprmg Gardens, my old en-le-Fnth were ;i cce of Bm bage 111 Sec o III. h under playmg, that they were giving-giv111g of tune, talent, and llie u ss ti n Tht'y fi rst ent .Fa1reys as y m r n un­ d •. hem as a band of class m f11end, (reorge Watkms, taking premier e il f o t. Now let me Rympalh1se coppers to m_ake ours a secured second priz;e and :v rr. Bennett n h ck sparable w?1 �liy a zot a s t-hack , and p10bably a s o l1onom Hl Ill, and Tad ey with Rliyl aR as he his fine contmue tlteH succes� real e s Heclion l Silver S11'·er in much t y played umt of a gtcat commumty, and more �1 rng young band fir p f a v 'lr two Playing No. 1, they we1e thought coming st in Section JV, under Geo1ge a fine e r orm nce, hut they fe by Lhe mt 1 h ten Brn vo. But hage ll by u ed effort of good music to b1 g ! any position, but certam Tmner. My g at em g that tors liad izood Pno1wh fot h1 most smceie con r ulat10n s wayside by not rem beri n there a weary and g cheer to those We hope that all bands and visi ll 1 people bnn not for 01�e so low To be b1acketed wi t to you all 1 mu8 he 1 esonance in a tone although play­ a ve1y pleasant day. The weather was who suffer. Ra1 Rlnpyarst " ( reenwo l ) had now look forward Octoh0r Collicrr am very to hear of Mr. i he Hall t.o lst , th e el ate J «orry 'V veloped. Let us not upon past great­ Fodrns. t lwst of uck 1 ,\ lbe1 '\' Hlt' n1lv to ncl led man) barn.I.A a 's Recontl annual a s e s and Jn·e lie I ;i1 t the fancv of of 11tc b n contPst. l o Locker's illn s , hope he is getting seek a e mu,;t m las�, h 0iitPn�1l h < pa1 t1cular area, 1he now ! band for the . 11w the contest, "li ich secm0d tonnancP, h11t appa ren1 1�- 1 di d not s of hl(; a Yoms, etc., t mt mo�t s11ccesRflll w h proved tObe the The ARsociation';.; 241h a11rmal solo and v01y good move on the right lines, the tietHl as G C. LEDGARD. our old f r Ha\"kins. Onr otlH'r reformed PnzP- q ctie au � a J\I 'J'vldP:;lr>�- . Thi11 uart contests at Witney attiacted the b d played a very m rt perfonmu1ce. :\ Ianche::kr ha!lrl \ n i me \\'01ks, 1pcent1.1 "Brunt Cliffe," Cla� 1on , l hand man, 'ea1s wl 1e 1ramed by usual large <-'nt ry , It'�ulb will , no tloLtbt, Their :secretary. :Mr. J\l\ enile,; , lll USt f' . 3!!0, n Barton, tel ls me that Emley Lane, Elland. the of 1\Je coutrst, i a -orne mo 1 e11�t11Pnf 1t'aC' 1e rs of the be fo11ml ebPwlie P TllP ba1ul an � l v of the s l r Associat10n'>< next tlH ' turned down ofier by :Kun­ ,UJp1 1�ccl thP1r 0;-t he 172 1 1w1 10d. h ad a succ<-'�sf11l ca er Rf' \'Pt al Oxford on C u nci o if obtainC'd VPI\ 1e event is the �um1uer conte"t at ea ton o l for a collection, antl points and fl 1J1,]11•d in 0 de1 o[ f still in the the t hope to viay "'-'dii 1 111c1 1t he liand aie mw 18th, maJont� of Lhe te p1eces Rernmmgton of Fined on Old A PLEA FOR THE " LITTLE MAN " By 'lf t lw11 11wmher� J ' s I l\Ir. Wr>ll clone ! lune these notes appea1· , land of th<' living, and ii i:s they who ate being W & R s aru pleased to note. Band will take note of this as I real TO THF EDITOR OF THE '' DRASS DAND NI WS ,. on i Urn nd s 111 T.0ic1•::.;le1 1hi� I haYc l , \ ll ha1·c t!',,(Pd the ba of eff o to a the bl'bt bands from m \ m�p11at1011 lat e�i 1t iepeat Not ll come the the Co' enh�- paIJPr that Dear SH,-l oft cu wonder, when ieadiI1g and wi'-'lt " 8 cc q� tlu· they are con­ I 011 ' ery u e . the fo1 11wr :arnl '0111 to br Gtl'<"llwood ad1 11d 1r-at<'d ancl !11:-; anange­ 0 \Voo stock lll rnal"ng goo(] T\Pnilwortl1 arc with which gctt mg d e progtE'�i' ing re-form the work of class re[erred lmck to llie11 pre-war standa td. wo ld ment � nf �cln1be1t's C" for nde i. H u , tn to again tile old ii "t:lymphony in u r M a rdi g of Morns 1; n0 01 two. of the t o above is rasy money, simply laymg on like to see ltl l l,<'s :\Joto1�, a nd oltl1'r membPrs scelll them r Roe s I never hear anyth about, llPll' I', �Pali', agam, J horn A V ' mg pll'afl111g of latr> way and puttmg plenty of public CoYe,ntry- Sih·er, City o arativel y unknown part of the countrv � 'h?sP davs. Tins 1" for, 111 of Coventry and c mp the\ h a e not been hlessed with much luck Kentlwortlt of v . appearances in the district. Of their bandsmen . T h is speaks good I,oeal bands, in spite my ontstanclm!! Ti mpPi· lpy are w ll , and thi e I of doing very e and s br ak will encourage them for neighbours, Didcot, have had no newA for comradeslup. record locally, prefer lo pav li0Hv feec; tr lwl ieve th�y a I v have qmte number of engage­ further efforts. Al" ays consistent con­ some time past-how are things, Mr. RusV Once again let say spite the fart th �' _ Congratul ationl' , top-hue coa<:hes, in of mrnt s hooked. testors, they could formerly be relied upon Of the others, but I Mr. M mo h no direct news, trust '.iJOr, to and your and in the past J have ad the pleasure of Jackson Street Mission Bovs, y�m Loys, keep Old under Lo figure high up in any company. that all is well. the prrnes to generally beating them at contests Local l\h Pca1 o , are a1 commg Midlunder'8 reports s n ·working very h d . but SUB ROSA PIU VIVO col u11111 ! i\IIDLAN DER MAY 1, 1949. WRIGHT ROUND'S maas. BJJID.... • . A.ND 5

HARTLEPOOL & DISTRICT WORCESTERSHIRE NOTES BOSWORTH & CO. LTD., 14-18 HEDDON ST., LONDON, W. I. The Durham League contests (A, B and Birmingham and District Brass BRASS BAND PUBLICATIONS 0 Band sections) have now taken place, also the Association ha� done a; bit of good work for R. B. B.B. E.P. . THE ADVENTURERS OVERTURE. A. W. Ketelbey & 6f• 6d. Northern D.H. third · and fourth sections. then bands m gettmg West Bromwich * (March). Barsotti RUSHWORTH 'S BANNERS OF VICTORY R. .. 3 16 3f- 3d. '!.'he D.H. first and second sections will be Council to pay for park concerts and the *CAVALRY CALL (March). Hutchings . . . . lf- 3d. J. f;!.(Patrol). Knipper . . . held in the City Hall, Newcastle , on June following ar� the bands engaged to give CAVALRY OF THE STEPPES . Sf· 3/6 4d. • CHAL ROMANO (Gyp5y Lad ) (Overture). A. W. Ketelbey 7f6 6d. 4th. two concerts Dartmouth Park : Amington, (March). . m . CHILDREN OF THE REGIMENT . uci 3f6 3/- 3d. The D.H. thinl section attracted ten Coventry Silver, West Bromwich Bora', *FA NFARE FOR VICTORY. A. W. Ketelbey J f . k. : : ...... 3f· 3d. OFFER bands, with Dawdon Lodge winning. Mr. West Bromwich XLCR, Reva Works and GALLANTRY AND WEDGWOOD BLUE (Double No.) A. W. Ketelbey 7 f6 6d· IN A PERSIAN MARKET (Intermezzo Scene). A. W. Ketelbey . . .. 6f- Sf- 5d. A LIMITED NUMBER OF 'TAX ' FREE �tes tells me that since he took charge of Fisher and Ludlows. ' Y IN A CHINESE TEMPLE GARDEN. A. W. Ketelbey .. . . 6f- 6d· this band-which he has had three years­ Catshill Silver now number 18 players •KNIG HTS OF THE KI NG (Ceremonial March). A. W. Ketelbey 3f6 3/· 3d. * (Intermezzo). Ketelbey . the;v h�ve never been out of the prizes, and six learners ; the headmaster at the LOVE A.ND THE DA NCER A. W. . 3f6 3f- 3d. SECOND-HAND NEAPOLITAN SERENADE. W n e 6f- 5f- Sd. which is somethmg to say. ln the fourth Coun I has (Elegy). G. i kl ty. Modern Schoo. picked six boys *REMEMBRANCE A. W. Ketelbeyr 3f6 3/· 3d. sect10n the bands in this RENDEZVOUS (Intermezzo). W. Aletter . . . district, I am �ram. !us classes, makmg eleven in all. (It . 6f· 5f- 5d. *BA N D sorry to say, never figured in the prizes, the RUSSIA TO-DAY (Selection Soviet Airs). Arr. Charrosin 7/- 6f- 6d. is mce to get help from that quarter-I . SACRED HOUR (Reverie). A. W. Ketelbey .. . . 5f• bands bemg Harden Public Deaf Hill Old Sd. know one schoolmaster who would not even SA NCTUARY OF THE HEART. A. W. Ketelbey �f· Sf· 5d. Operatie, and Shotton. They all played answer a letter sent to• him about some of :SPIRIT OF YOUTH (March). C. Gilbert ...... 6 3f- 3d· . J. INSTRUM ENTS qmte well but just did not come up to i.he STATE PROCESSI ON (Ceremonial March). A. W. Ketelbey /f6 3f- 3d. his boy� learning brass if,lstruments). They � (March). Barsotti . . . . Re-conditioned in our own Worksllops standard of the prize-winners. TENACITY R. �· have given a concert m the Methodist ALTZING THRO' OLD VIENNA (Selection). ·1: Ge g �)· � � 1 � . . The League A section contest, held at Chapel in aid of the Sunday School Outing EDGWOOD BLUE AND GALLANTRY (Double No ). r A. W. Ke·t� lbey: : 1�): 7/f. 6d: * LIKE ALL GOOD THING·S TO-DAY, /nd1cares. Card Size Easmgton Colliery, attracted nine bands, Fund, and they also play at the local foot­ * BAND INSTRUMENTS ARE SCARCE SEND FOR FREE SPECIMEN BOOKLET G/VING SOLO CORNET PARTS OF OUR POPULAR BAND NUMBERS Hetton Colliery winning with Middles­ . BUT RUSHWORTH'S TRADtTIONAL ball matches. Well done, B.lVI. Barlow ! (including rhe abo>e) PRESTIGE AND COMPREHENSIVE brough Borough and Crookhall second and I hear there is a possibility of the band Mo.re than teasing and informative qu · estions SERVICE FACILITIES CONTINUE third. The League, I hope, will eventually running a contest later on. The date MUSIC LOVER'S QUIZ (with answers)2,000 from the realms of music and musicians. . l/6 TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE waken up to the fact that the pieces they suggested is Aug�st Bank Holiday, and the VALUES��--�� have chosen in the past and this year are secretary would hke to hear from all bands beyond the bands' capabilities. The adjudi­ SHEFFIELD DISTRICT within, say, a 40 miles radius, who are AND Alva Tow_n, . D�lkeith Burgh, Dumbarton cator was Mr . Hawley from Shi,pley. Bu . likely to be intei;.ested. His address is; ___ rgh, Kirkmtilloch Silver, - Musselburgh, SHWORTH The B sect10n brought the adjudicator Mr. H. SENIOR, c/o 81 Worcester Street, . . Our Lady of Good Aid, and Tayside Silver RU from Leicester, Mr. Anderson, who praised Bromsgrove, Worcs. G. nmethorpe Colliery, under th� �lirector- T?ere has been a good response from ou� tJ;ie bands on their playing of " Recollec­ Quarry Bank Silver are doing well under s�1p of the very capable mu�cian, H. colhery bands for the Scottish Miners' • t10ns of Beethoven," l\� 1leman, gave &11-17 ISLINGDRETON APLIVERPOOLER 3 a most interestinr0r Mr. S. Bushell (conductor) and their band a good programme on the Contest in King's Park Edinburgh on 2nd piece, I thought. now number 20 players ; Mr. T. Smith the air �·ecently, performed wel l indeed. The May. Fourteen bands �ill take pa{:t in the Easington Colliery are jo.umeying to May assistant secretary, has sent me a cutting playmg was not . absolutely perfect-what parade and contest which inc 1 d ' Belle Vue, and by all accounts they are from the Sunday Mercury of one of their performance ever is?-but the band deserved march. Mr. Jack 'Atherton BRISTOL] DISTRICT . . . of . . to havmg good rehearsals. players, Mr. Herbert Handy. It says he '."- better cntique t�an that which appeared Colliery has been asked to d 1k:�d t � Blackhall, Harden a contemp and Easington Public is 78 years of age, and has been cornet­ m or�rY. Journal. It. is a fact that Competing bands are ; Bowhil o1 r " \Ve have had full rehearsals throughout seem to be ra j b W �· .ther quiet at present but, no playing with Quarry Bank (near Cradley, man.y of us arn apt to magmfy the short- Coltness W-orks, Cowdenbeath Public O'r: oy the winter," writes Mr. J. Collier of Paulton doubt, they �' will be on their mark for the Staffs.) for more than 60 years, and has com�ngs of ou� r.iv�ls� at the same time Parish, Dysar't Colliery, Fleets co'llier Silver, and the gist of his further remarks 4th June D.H. still plenty of "puff." Mr. Handy was putt.mg the d1m1msh�ng glass on their Kelty and Blairadam Kilsyth Mine L summed up is that having had tuition from �artlepools Public merits ' are hoping to repeat born with music in the blood, his father ; and "vice versa" when it gelly Public Shotts St Patricks �rk i h'l J. B. Yorke at frequent intervals, the t�eir success much i )fr. . of last year by this time before him, and some of his relations, concerns oursel':'es The band gave a Silver, Douglas Collier , Whitbu;n� Miners?� band feel that a successful season is ahead. ! y wmnmg the second section D.H. being experts in banding. succ�s?ful co�cert at Alfreton. and Wellesley Colliery. The National A friend tells me that the band played very Coal I made my way to the Bolton Contest HONOUR BRIGHT. British Railways (L:lVLS.) conducted by Board have presented a challenge h" well at a packed-out concert at the Mid­ ld f r first and fourth sections, and I met quit� Mr. H. Dun�ell, orgamsed by Mr. Ottewell, th� winning band, while the bes somer Norton Palladium recently, where \ con a number of bandmasters and bandsmen and S�. Marg:arets, also Meersbrook, are thud or fourth section band will � �� � one of the star turns was Master Barne receive th� from Co. Durham. This contest is no preparmg ass1�uously for tl_Ie Belle Vue I Daily Herald Challenge Cup. There Latchem, aged 13. It looks as if "Paulton BARNSLEY DISTRICT I are �oubt the best one to attend. Congratula­ AND even�. Also Silverwood C?lhery Band. I also good cash prizes for dress and deport­ on Parade " will be no idle slogan in future. tions, Fodens, on a performance which stood pr.ed1ct that the�e bands will make a better ment. Bath Spa Imperial are momning the loss . . alone. howmg this time than heretofore. The Like me, Mr. Hutchison has no informa- of their band president, Mr. H. Perry, who Allow me to congratulate you, Mr. � :COASTGUARD. band, Royston New esson has been learnt ! tion about the Glasgow Charities Contest, passe� away recently. Perry was a fine Foster, and also your _ . . . l\fr. �lea�ed to see Harwo1, th. agam m the apart from the fact that he sa s it is bein musicrnn who took great interest in the Monckton Institute, on your fine perform­ . . pnzes m then· sect1<;>n, i;inder J\IIr. G. Thorpe held on 21st May in Kelvingro e Park. band ; he was formerly B.M. of the lst KENTISH NOTES ance in winning first prize in the Daily , � D -an up" and commg band. the promoters expect success? � Queen's Royal Regiment Band. Herald Contest, Second Section, at Hudders­ . An �dv�rt. appe3:rs �n our local news- On 28th May Gartsherrie Siiver Band are While in Salisbury recently I was pleased field, on March 19th. I hear that the band . . I attended the D.H. Area Contest held aper mv1tmg applications for the post of promoting a solo and quartette contest to meet Mr. Stockwell of Southampton (who are competing at Belle Vue May Contest, b at in London, and am sorry to report th�t the andmaster to Da�ncmora. It came as Coa�bridge, for second, third and pleaded for more 'Vessex news in !the also Holmfirth. Good luck to you, Mr. fourth bands from · the " Garden of " somewhat of a surpns� to most; apparently sect10n players only. Mr. John Fa ·n B.B.N.), Mr. �arner of Woodfalls (�ow Foster, and your band of merry miners. ld fared badly. From eleven bands playing, Mr. H. Barker ha� resigned. The band )las adju�icate, and will bring with i e happily recovermg from a serious illness), . . Another band in the district are Ryhill, . . . i! only one pnze was obtained (Hoo Silver not been m a fiounshmg s�ate for some time wmnmg trombone guartette from� Barr�h and Mr. Alf Southey of Shrewton, the cheer­ who are working hard on the testpieces for third), with a "near miss " from Bettes: n?w, but means are bemg: taken to re- 9stlere and Shepherds band to demonstrat ful ex-secretary of the Wessex Association the coming season's contests. . . � �anger Colliery (fifth). Many people orgamse a�cf bmld _up agam. Mr. Hall, JUSt what an ideal quartette is ea able of which had been holding a meeting to con­ The same can be said of Birdwell, Darton, tipped Hoo Silver as winners in the second secretary, is dete:wmed to put matters in On 18th June the S.A.B .A. has en ask�d sider details for their forthcoming full band and Wharncliffe Silkstone, and hope to . section. This combination certainly gave l order-:all honour to lu_rn. It 1s presumed to sponsor and promote a contestIfe in contest on May 28th in Salisbury. hear of your success at Huddersfield. Dal­ a flawless performance and Mr. Eric Ball that Mr: H. Barker w1�l now concentrate keith Palace Grounds kindly granted by Woo�falls (stated another member to me) On April 2nd the Ladies' Committee of said the band had never played better, and on Eckmgton Band-his old "love " of the Duke of Buccleudh. Ali bands ar� gomg all out for the bigger contests Royston New Monckton held tea and have felt very confident until the results were _p. yore.. . . . bee� circularised, and they will have this year-they may be missino- from social in the gym. to celebrate their third . . . . '" announced. I heard eleven bands in this Sheffield Transport (Captam W1�hams) noticed a most attractive prize-list 00 Chippenham. year, when about 150 sat down to tea. . of £2 section and the playing, generally, was :.\fr. are at�end:ng . J? elle Vue <'.ntest this year and in addition £10, £6 tlnd � Mr. F. J. P. Richards, secretary of the Foster said he hoped to ·do for Royston ? £4 will good. and are prnctismg "".ell for it; they are full awarded for dress and deportment. A con Bugle (Cornwall) Silver Jubilee Contest, what he did for Grimethorpe, by bringing ­ Medway Imperial put up a good show in of hope that the:y will n�w recover the lost dition of entry is that all bands must appeal· sends me a note thanking me for past them to the top of the tree, and with the the fourth section, and I predicted thev ground. and re�neve then former fortune. in uniform-too much slackness has been -remarks and encloses a schedule, and what help of the bandsmen I think he can do it. would be in the prizes. Nevertheless the Darnall Inst1tu�e, after the recent un- observed at recent contests in that respect. a prize list it is-the finest in the country, The whole evening's entertainment was in members of this band are undaunted' and successful contestmis ven�ure, are no� show- This date was previously intimated for the I should think. As far as I know, Kings­ the hands of Mr. Reg. Emery, bandmaster, will come up smiling again. They realir.e the old enthusia�m m preparat10n for Fiieshire Charities Contest, which has wood Evangel will be the cmly band com­ and Mrs. Emery, sec1'etary of the Ladies· mg contesting is not everything, and: the full Belle V1. e, a� rnfouned a always taken place Saturday Committee. � so I by few of peting from this area, anJ. :myone intending th� band s members. But I have reason to of June, but oh the third engagement season which is just ahead of On Saturday, :i\'I arch 5th, the people apparently a change has been to visit Bugle should get in touch with :\fr. of thmk tl_Iat under Mr. Dyso�, B.lVL, the made, for Mr. them will, no doubt, give much pleasure and district had a fine music::i.l J. Hutchison now tells me tha� A. E. Smith, 68 Two Mile Hill, Kingswood, Barnsley banc;l will come '!:>acl� agam with renewed to all concerned. the C.W.S. (Manchester) Band, the Dunfermline event will be held on 25th Bristol. May this be Bugle's most success­ treat by sp1nt. and determmat10n. Rochester City made the effort for the under the conductorship of Mr. Eric Ball; . June, in the Glen, kindly granted by the ful contest. Y_vonn� Gord?n, of Swallownest and Killa- Dunfermline Area Contest, and although not scoring it. the band gave a fine performance, all items Carnegie Trust. Trophies and "Entries are coming in for Cliippenham marsh, is commg on apace and s�curmg was �n experience for the younger elem'e nt being well played. cash prizes to the value of £250 are on offer Contest," says Mr. Pyke, the contest q�ut� a number of engagel'.l_lents m t?e of tlus band. I trust this combination will Also, on the same date, a reader of the . and a satisfactory response is expected fo;. manager. The closing date is May 28th, distnct. Press notw�s of this y�ung gll'l keep in mind all future contests, if only N. informs me that he heard at Barns­ this red letter occasion. and another successful event seems to be B.B. are ver.y good regardmg for the more enthusiastic members. cornetist, Yvonne Gordon, her playrng, 3:nd Mr. Hutchison has been approached by forecast with a number of new ·bands com- ley, a young girl NorthJleet Silver would like to thank all her �udie_nces accord her most enco ragmg the management of the Kirkcaldy Ice Rink peting. a pupil of Mr. G. H. Mercer, and was de­ ;i; those who applied for the position of appre?iat10n-frequently " practical. for permission to promote a brass band It is well-known that Stroud (Glos.) Show lighted with her performance of tip top conductor, and fpr their interest. Out of Sheila Rushworth a1so makes excellent contest on 6th August, in the Ice Rink. lt is the biggest one-day show in the Western solos. It is interesting to see so many about fmty applications the position has pro1 ess 01,1 her trombone. At resent she is the intention of the management to have counties, covering agriculture, horticulture, girls taking interest in brass bands. F :i; . been secured by Mr. F. J. Pedlar of is fast. trombone at �arnsley s premier this contest developed on the lines of the livestock trades and handicrafts, and now Wharncliffe Silkstone Colliery held their . . ochest�r, who is at the moment. studying theatre, and her artistic playmg secures once famous Raith Contest. Bands taking a band contest. Mr. A. R. Watkins is the !1- annual meeting in January ; the turn over ror a diploma. Now that the position is applat�se c<;>nstantly fr�m th?se who appre- part will find adequate catering and re­ organiser of this first effort and he appeals for the year was well over £250. The band . filled the band hope 'to go ahead and retain ciate mt�lhgent mus1c1�nsh1p. freshment arrangements available inside to the many bands in the four adjacent ' entered seven contests last year and scored their position in the contest field. There is another pup1� of G. H. M. who the buildings, which are in every other way counties for support. With two march, two in five of them. The band and their youth­ . . . ADAGIO. is advancmg rapidly, m person of suitable for an occasion like this. The selections and a -d eportment contest, this ful conductor (E. Hoole) are all set for the _the Betty Shenton (trumpet. cornet) who is manager, Mr. Montague Wood, will b-0 event should be well worth a visit, to­ Daily Herald Contest, third section, and are �. rid . findmg the W. & R. C0:nplete Method m- sending out full details in the near future. gether with as many supporters as possible. HUMBER DISTRICT hoping to gain first prize to set the band off . . valuable m her studies generally. The Gorporntion of Edinburgh are getting For details see advertisement on ha9k page. on its winning path for 1949. . . Work?OP Town �re resplendent m thell' good response to their Invitation Jnter­ Congratulations to Fishpond B.L. on Brigg Town are busy at football matches I should like to have some news from a s new u�1form (?r w1ll very �oon h�) and the national Contest to be held in connection their octette success at Cwmbran, South and concerts. I heard this band at a Darton, Birdwell, Hoyland, and other band is stead�ly progressmg, directed by with the great festival. The date is 20th Wales, against very good opposition. They recen� COJ:?icst and they played a very nice Barnsley and District bands. the old (not m years) tned, trusted and August, which, marking as it does the seem to be settling down very well und,"r combmat10n under Mr. L.}{umby. YORKY. . efficient teacher, Mr. C. Pressley. commencement of the Festival, will mean Mr. Scott. Teddy Walker also gained a Scott.er keep pluckily carrying on despite . J. Markham lVIal1l and Brodsworth bai;ids that visitors from every part. of the world fourth prize in the Juniors ; he is a son of many set-backs, but I hope the rough have b�en J;>ro�oted to thf) first sect10n will be present in Princes Street GardeilS Arthur Walker, one- of the founder members places may be made plain for them ere long. LANCASTER & DISTRICT (champ10nsh1p) m the North Eastern Area to listen to the best brass bands of the of the band and a fine cornet player. The Barnet.by are very quiet and there is no Contests. Well, they have proved themselves two countries. I understand five bands from band will be attending some of the local news of the recent reconstruction. worthy o! the h�nour. a like number from England and Storey's of Lancaster, under Mr. E. . Scotland and contests, I hear ; all the best. Appleby Frodingham Works rehearse A. Colliery Band, Regmald Mason, e. can look forward Rrownbill, gave lL fine programme to a Langwith have been invited so w Cirencester Contest was a big success frequently and should be in good form for · B.M., are displaying mor� activity than to a g reat day. ' last year and ]\fr. Parker has again the coming season.,.._ large and appreciative audience on their they have done for some time. Mr. Hutchison would like to take this this year's contest. Bands, too, Crowle arc having good rehearsals for return visit to Arnside, when the fine tone launched The C1tad�l �a_nd are, as usual, very opportunity of thanking his many' friends must not forget Bridgwater in August. May B.V. Contest. I wish you every of the band was much admired. The band I popular. Tl_Ie1r vISit to the Isle of Ma� will, who wrote him during his sojourn in the have no doubt there be a good entry success ! also gave a grand concert to the thousands will I am cert.am� be an example of fimshed, infirmary. He appreciates their kind here, also should do well. Barrow are not in. the news yet, but we in Heysham Head Gardens on Easter and Southsea compact playmg, to the_ �ocal S.A. bands. enquiries very much, but finds it impossible shall hear from the organisers may expect to hear of them at any time. Sunday, and the management were so No doubt I St. Margarets are pract1sm& hard for Belle answer individually. Horncastle Town were delighted at their delighted with the playing that they have to of both these contests next month. Vue. Engagements are commg along, and Armadale Public were at a very low ebb WESTERN BOOM- success at Nottingham, and this should engaged them for the season. They have they are booked for the L!l;bou� Day Parade when Mr. J. Kean of Dougl�s Water was prove a tonic to their future efforts. also engagements on the Harbour Band­ I on �fay lst, also to play in Fnth Park on appointed conductor last October, but they HALIFAX DISTRICT wonder if I shall see them at Selby on stand. The band are looking forward to . AND Whit Monday mornmg. have since made remarkable progress and July 9th Rhyl Contest on the lovely testpiece, " Re- ! MENTOR. have now a membership of thirty. They Many thanks for your letter, Mr. Wells. collections of Beethoven," and are also The Halifax Parks' Committee, despite won third prize at Edinburgh Charities Sorry to hear you have bad a serious illness hoping to go to Seaton Contest and More­ -----..._.,..___ strong opposition, have greatly increased Contest which had a stimulating effect on but glad you are well and about again. cambe Band Festival. I wish them every the number of bands to be heard in the CLYDESIDE NOTES tbe players. They are booking well for Scunthorpe Salvation Army Seniors are success in all these endeavours. Pleased VP People's Park during the - coming season, the summer season, and both conductor and kept very busy under Mr. S. Whitby ; the to note Mr. Fred Mitchell has joined and are also to try out an innovation whereby would like, first of ·all, to thank Mr. working hard. Good luck to them brought many inquiries Storey's Band. He will be a great asset I band are ! bands have been booked to give c9ncerts recent broadcast Hutchison, the S.A.B.A. secretary, for his BEN LOMOND. for the services of the band. Scunthorpe on the G trombone. in the centre of the town on one Saturday full and very interesting report of things public had the pleasure of hearing Ilford Lansil Works (Mr. T. Proctor) went to in each month of the. season. Altogether a to come, which readers will agree gives Salvation Army at the Easter festivities, Bolton Contest in the fourth section, and LTON DISTRICT total of 17 bands_ have been booked, but I promise of a really enjoyable year. I note BO and the band rendered a fine performance although they played a good band, they AND n am t9ld that the public response to this too, from Mr. Hutchison's letter that he id in Sheffield Park on Easter Monday. failed to catch the judge's ear. The band year's concerts will influence any decision has been an inmate of Edinburgh Royal I think eyeryone had a good day's con­ Lincoln Boro' are progressing very well ; were disappointed at not being in the as to their continuation. I have heard Infirmary ; indeed, it seems to me he wrote testing at Bolton on April 2nd, and in spite ng wish you every success ! prizes, but they were sixth in order of several grumbles from local bands who have I my. letter while still in that place of healing, of Mr. G. Hawkin's remarks there was, in Grantham seem to be very quiet. What merit. Mr. Hathaway informs me that they eie not received a booking and to them I should which speaks volumes for his undaunted my opinion; some really good playing in ir a line, Mr. Secretary ? were only seven points behind the first like to point out that Parks' Committees about tremendous enthusiasm. Let me both sections. Nerves troubled a few bands, in Town are having good rehearsals prize winners. To be placed sixth among spirit and cannot afford to take any risks, and only Barton sincere hope that by this time but this co�ld be expected in some for set for a good season. 25 bands, and some good class bands at express the bands which can boast of recent successea and are nicely discharged, completely instances. el, disappointed with the entries that, is nothing to be ashamed of. It was he will have been can be considered. Contesting and expert I was very ready to face the to the winners and better It I expected to their first contest. They are going to May restored to health, and Congratulations en 1 at Immingham Solo Contest. I tuition still pay good dividends, gentlem section. vast amount of .work forthcoming contests luck next time to the losers. see more from the district bands. . The Belle Vue on May 7th in the fourth 1 The Dyke-Brighouse concert was a great a will entail. I am very glad to hear that the Bolton winner, T. Lambert from St. Hilda's, gave The band, under Mr. T. Proctor, gave success both musically and financially, 14th May, in the Usher Hall, there Public, Eagley Mills and Ainsworth Sub­ fine performance. Congratulations good programme in the Easter Festival on On the huge Victoria Hall being packed to the a very· entries for the fourth section D.H. scription bands have entered for D section Nicholson (flugel) of Appleby and Giant Axe Field, and their playing was are eight ceiling, which gives room for thought if to T. eleven for the first; nineteen at Belle Vue, on May 7th. am, also H. Middleton (bass) of much enjoyed by a crowd of 10,000 which contest, and one considers the meagre audiences whicll Frodingh Hawkins will I was pleased to see Mr. J. Greeley, the Leaning won the Junior had gathered. I wish them every success in all. Here Mr. George fa appearing the same band. T. secretary, at Bolton, and mous orchestras regularly in in Senior at Belle Vue. make the awards; and confidence is felt Horwich Band the of the Section and Cornet Special ·nicely from same hall attract. Photographs Lancaster, Morecambe, Carnforth and that the prizes will go just Fhere they he assured me he is recovering Dyk featured in Section. e Q uartette Party were. the much Kendal S.A. bands united for a massed should. The proceedings begin at p.m., his recent operation. Scunthorpe B.B. Legion are very 4 · local Press to mark the occasion of their which will give everybody a chance to get Ainsworth Subscription regret that improved. I heard them at rehearsal for festival in the Sulyard Street Schoolrooms. winning the All-Britain Championship for in time. Entries are as follows : First through transfer difficulties they had to r Contest and the band was well There was a good crowd present who en- there th e third year in succession. Leiceste onnybridge and District, Coltness withdraw from the Area Contest, but they with a nice tone ; they played a joyed the individual items as well as the Section-B Congratulations to Moderna Works who balanced y Dunfermline are working hard for B.V. The band will performance at Leicester and were massed performances. I am pleased to note Works, Cl debank Burgh, Jtained first place in the third section at the very fine Instrumental, Johnstone take part in the Mayor's Procession on first prize. Congratulations, Mr. the improvement in Lancaster and More Town, Forfar N .E. Area Qualifying Contest ; they are awarded Forge, Renfrew Burgh, May 29th, and a good nurnber of other s. I wish you further success. I cambe, especially the younger members of Silver, Parkhead w hard at work on the testpiece for the Richard Tullis Russell, Wellesley Colliery and engagements are being booked . M° to see your band at Selby Contest. the bands . Belle Vue. hope . on : Alloa Burgh, OLD VET. ay FLASHLIGHT. JOHN-0-GAUNT S.C.W.S. Fourth Secti No news of other bands. TROMBONE. I . -- - - =--�

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BELLE VUE, MANCHESTER 2 (20 players), OJ"en to any band that has not won a cash prize of more than £7 since will be held Brass Band Contests for 1949 1946 up to closing date of entry. Champion­ as under : POSTAL TUITION ship or Class A bands of any Association Saturday, Ma,y 7th, May Championship are not eligible ; these may enler Class 1. NE T"(For pas tinBAg in theND music) BOOKS Brass Band Festival (four sections). "COR Testpiece, "The Mountain Chief " (W. Sunday, June 26tb, Championship Brass & quality, strong and durable, being cloth­ THE R.). Prizes : First, cup and £10 ; second, Our [Band Books are good Band Marching Contest (two sections). y popular £6 ; third, £4 fourth, £2. March Contest, bound and ha nd-made througho ut. A great success and ver Satu,rday, July 9th, July Brass Band ; PARR 1, three prizes. March Contest, Class Contest (two sections). Class 2, three prizes. Deportment Contest, three Saturday, September 3rd, 97th September prizes. Adjudicator, Mr. T. J. Powell of Gold-Lettered Books SCH OOL OF MUSIC Championship Brass Band Contest. Per doz. Cardiff. Entries close Saturday, May 28th, March Size 18/6 MELT HAM 1949 23/6 Complete courses in ;- Entry forms from BAND CONTEST Select ion Size First Brass Band Contest (promoted by BAN DMASTERSH IP, CONDUCTI NG,] MANAGER, Community Centre, Lowdelil. the name of Band pr inted in Meltham and Meltham Mills Subscription Nameiof Instrument lettered in gold with SCORING, HARMONY, THEORY, etc. Avenue, Chippenham, Wilts. at one time. Band), will be held in the Co-op. Field, gold, 1/6�per doz. extra, if not less than Six Books be ordered Midway, Meltham, on Saturday, May 14th, OXFORD Write for Syllabus (stating teaching requirement•) to : to commence at 2-30 p.m., when £57 will be THE PRINCIPAL, The Parr School of Mu1ic, PRELIMINARY NOTICE.-The Oxford Unlettered Books given in prizes. Testpiece : Selection " Cinq Per doz. Wellington Chambers, 2 Victoria Street, Manchester Mars " (W. & R.). March, own choice. Association will hold its annual band con­ Telephone : Size 17/6 BLAckfriars 4979 Prizes will be awarded as follows-Selection : tests at Oxfortl, on Saturday, June 18th, March First prize, £20 ; second, £15; third, £10; 1949. Adjudicator : Mr. Eric Ball. Fuil Selection Size 22/6 fourth, £7. March : First prize, £3 ; second, details later. Other contest promoters in £2. Adjudicator : Clifton Jones (Bacup). the district please note this date. WATH AND DISTRICT NOTF.S All Orders Carriage Pai d Schedules from Secretary : Mr. FRED Secretary : Mr. W. R. HONEY, 22 Daven­ ELLIS, 34 Broadlands, Meltham, Nr. port Road, Witney, Oxon. Wath Main Colliery ·workmen's have Huddersfield. Terms : Cash with Order started rehearsals again but I cannot get LEEDS any news as to their intentions. Please let SUNNY RHYL A Brass Band Contest will be l1old in me have some news c/o B.B.N., 34 Erskine Second Annual Festival Brass Band conjunction with Kirkstall Carnival. at RICHARDSON LTD. OFFICE Street, Liverpool, before the 20th of each Contest (organised by the Rhyl Silver Bridge Road, Leeds, 5, on Saturday June "CORNET" ' F. month. Band), Saturday, May 21st, Pavilion, 25th, at 3 p.m., and will be open to bands • • BOSTON LINCOLNSHIRE have heard that some of our local bands Floral Hall, Rhyl. £167 cash prizes and in the ·west Riding who have not won more SIBSEY I do not bother with any trustees. I wonder numerous valuable trophies. than £10 in prizes during the past tweln if a band became defunct, who would b� Schedules and particulars from Contest months. Testpiece, any W. & R. waltz. responsible for the band's property. Everv Secretary : G. H. GRIFFITHS, 10 Gronant First prize, £10 and Norcliffe Cup (to l.1e MARSKE BY SEA, YORKS. band should sel€ct two trustees at least, Street, Rhyl, Flintshire. held for 11 months); second, £5; third, £3. BUCLE. Comwall. Bandsmen's Silver Open Brass Band Contest (promoted so do not forget, at your next general meet­ P�us 50 per cent of entrance fees to pri'ze The West of Englanil by Bugle, Cornwall, on Marske and New Marske Horticultmal ing, to do this. ST. ALBANS, Herts. wmners. Entrance fee, 10s. Entries close Jubilee Festival at u Open Competitions for Society), Saturday, 13th August. TestpieceT Wombwell British Legion are progressina Second Annual Brass Band Contest (pro­ June llth. Sat rday, July 16th. Trophy," and many valuable am· W. & R. W altz. First prize, £20 and fa'Vourably, having good rehearsals an moted by St. Albans City and British Legion Entry forms can be obtained from the "Royal d �fr. to the value of £1,500 the Society's Challenge Cup; second, £6 ; are booking engagements for this s�ason. Band), in Clarence Park, St. Albans, Satur­ G. WORMALD, Secretary, Kirkstall Liberal trophies and prizes Selection. First prize, Fifty third, £4. March, own choice. First prize, I would like bit of news from you, Mr. day, 2lst �ay. T�ree Sections. Champion­ Club, Beecroft Street, Kirkstall, Leeds, Class A. a .5. second, £35 ; third, £25 ; fourth, £3 and Zetland Cup ; second, £2. Entrance Secretary, as to �rour intentions. ship Sect10n testprnce: " Symphonv in C " Guineas ; £10 ; fifth, £5 ; and Special Awards. Grand fee, 20s. each band. Entries close 31st Manvers and Barnboro' are still progress- (W. & R.). Challenge Cup and over £100 FORDINGBRI DGE . Chorus: "Worthy is the Lamb," Handel Julv. 1pg, but would be pleased to have definite in cash prizes. Second Annual Brass Band Contest (W. & R.). Three cash prizes. Class Secretary, J. G. WATSON, 2 Station news from you at an,- time. Schedules from Band Secretary : Mr. (promoted by Fordingbridge British Legion) B :Mr. Testpiece, "Recollections of Beethoven " Villas, :Marske-by-Sea, Yorks. Hickleton Main. I hope that yon arc A. A. MARTIN, 24 Seymour Road 8t. on Saturday, June 25th. Open Section, ------' (W. & R.). First prize, £30 ; second, £�0 , getting ready for Manchester, as we do not Albans, Herts. Own Choice. March, Own Choice. "A" third, £12 ; fourth, £8 ; fifth, £5 ; and Special BRIDGWATER, Somerset hear much of you lately. Section testpiece : " Recollections of Beet- Awards. Prelude, "Rachmaninoff " (W. Open Brass Band Festival (promoted by Elsecar Silver and Hoyland Town Silver. H OLMFIRTH, Yorks. hoven " (W. & R.). "C" Section testpiece : & R.). Three prizes. Class C. March, " The Bridgwater Allotment Association), Satur­ I would be pleased to haYe some- " . news from Twenty-third Annual Brass Band Contest, "The Mountain Chief (W. R.). £87 in Victors' Return·" (W. & R.). Three prizes day, August 13th, m the Blake Gardens. these .t wo bands as to their progress & and promoted by Holme Valley Contest Com- cash prizes. Entries close l\fay 23rd. Also Deportment Competition. Adjudicator : Two sections. Testpieces-Class 1: "Arolde''" intentions. Secretan- . i\I r. mittee, Saturday, May 21st, commencing at Full particulars from Hon. Mr. Harold Moss, L.R.A.M., A.R.C.M. or "Cosi fan Tutte " (W. & R.). First I am sorry to hear that . some of our local 2-30 p.m., in Victori� Park ; if wet, in Civic A. G. BREWER, "Edric," Station "Road Schedules and particulars from Hon prize, "Hawkes Silver Shield " and £30 ; hands' officials are not bothered about call­ & Fordingbridge, Rants. RICHARDS, 2 St Hall. Testpiece : "Cinq Mars " (W. R.), ------Secretary : Mr. F. J. P. second, £15; third, £10. Class 2: " The ing their members together, only when the · also March, "Imperator " by J. A. Green- Mary's Road (West), Newquay, Cornwall Mountain Chief " or "Knights of Old " workers' associa tion wants their services. wood (W. & R.). Adjudicator : Mr. D. DU NFERMLI NE (W. & R.). First pl'ize, "Admiral Blake Whn:t a pity that theiT officials do not get MORECAMBE Aspinall. Fife Charities Band Association Contest, Challenge Shield " and £15 ; second, £8 ; the 1dea of a band all of their own member­ Secretary : Mr. W. MELLOR, 8 Field- Saturday, 25th June, at Pittencrieff Glen, Preliminarv Notice. First Annual Bras third, £5. Gold and Silver Medals for Best ship, and get into · some good contest work house, Cinderhills, Holmfirth, Yorks. Dunfermline. Testpiece : Own choice. Band Festh�al. Reserve this date, 23r J1 Trombone and Cornet Soloists. Class 3: which will do them credit, also the workers Secretary : Mr. G. HUTCHISOK, 33 July, for a happy day by the sea for al Deportment Contest. Classes 4 and 5: Cheap who have taken them over ; they havP. the KIRBYMOORSIDE, Yorks. Victoria Road, Buckhaven, Fife. band lovers, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. March Contests, Own Choice, Silver Chal­ chance, as they could find woTk for players h Railways, Annual Brass Band Contest (promoted by railway tickets issued by Britis lenge Cups and three cash prizes in each now. RUARDEAN, the 23rd July Kirbymoorside Town Band) will be held on Clos. seating for thousands. On class. Mass Performance, March, "'Vest- ALLEGRO Ruardean Demonstration Committee (For first session of the Annual · . Saturday, May 28th. Waltz Contest : Test­ (Saturday) the war d H 0 " ( W & R.). Entries close July the Promotion of Musical Festivals). Annual .be held; the number of b.ands piece, any W. & R. waltz. First prize, £20 Festival will llth. Adjudicator: Dr. Denis Wright. Mr. W. T: DAVIES, bandmaster of be on Saturday, 25th For the All and Silver Challenge Cup ; second, £10 ; Contest will held will be very strictly limited. Further particulars from : Contest Secre­ Deir:iolen and District, writes : "-We are Jnne, 1949. (A) Section I (Open) : Teilt­ hampionship the first third, £5. £2 for best individual section of Round Best Band ·c taries, Messrs. T. BALE & W. H. PALMER, havrng fine rehearsals on ' Recollections of (W. & R.). First plus the Trophy ; , horns, euphoniums and baritones, piece, " Les Preludes " prize is £250 plus a title, 19 Camden Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. Beethoven,' and revel in the music. Mr. (B) trombones and basses. March, (on stand), prize, £50 ; second, £25 ; third, £10. second prize, £150 ; third prize, £100. G�·eenwood has made a fine arrangement, Testpiece, " Recollec­ Applications for entry forms for this day ow:n choice : First prize, £4 ; second, £2 ; Section II (Open) : WIGTO N, Cumberland with plenty of work for each section anrl tions of Beethoven " (W. & R.). First must be made to: 1\Ir. ALEC YIS, Band thud, £1. Hymn, own choice: First prize, A Second Annual Brass Band Contest individual instruments." prize, £25 ; second, £12 ; third, £6. (C) Open Festival Office, Cark-in-Cartmel, Lancashire (pro­ £3 ; second, £2 ; third, £1. Adjudicator: moted by Wigton March on Stage : March, Own Choice. 'l'own Band), to be held Mr. Harold Moss. Entrance fee £1 ls. on Saturday, 20th August + + + First prize, £5 ; second, £2. (D) March STROUD, Glos. at 2 p.m. Two HA'l'HERSAGE recenth- held Entries close May 21st. Schedules now Sections. £100 cash prizes and four their Through Village (Forest of Dean Bands First Annual Brass Band Contest. 1 gen��al · a ready. ir challenge cups. First Section, open to all meeting, Only) : March, Own Choice. Prize, £5. connection with Stroud Show, on Satm:day pos1t10n was revealed,when satisfactory Secretary : Mr. A. H. BODDY 12 Howe bands who have gained a prize of the balance in the ' Adjudicator : Dr. Denis Wright. 23rd July. Open .Selection Contest. First £20 or New Uniform Fund End, Kirbymoorside, York. over from any contest during the last three being £68 14s. 6d. Further particulars from : HAROLD prize, £25 and Trophy value £100 ; second was pointed out that It J. years : testpiece, "Recollections of Doni­ all €ngagement fees TAMWORTH MARFELL, High View, Ruardean, Glou­ £12 ; third, £6 ; fourlh, :\fusic Yalue £2 2s' had been paid into this fund, zetti " (W. & R.). First prize, £25 and and the cestershire. Selection Contest for Section 4 Band3 on1'· members were cong-ratulated� on their Tamworth Entertainment Committee challenge cup ; second, £18 and cup ; third, Testpiece, Own Choice from W. R enthusiasm. (Western Command), in conjunction with & 10. arch, own choice £3 cash prize. CIRENCESTER, GLOS. J omnal. First prize, £15 and £ M · the Borough Council, will hold their Third · Tropli�' ; Second Section. open to all bands who haYe and Fete, Saturday, July second, £10 ; third, £5 ; fourth, £2 10s + + + Annual Brass Band Contest on Whit­ Band Festival not gained a prize of £20 within the last 2nd. Three sections. £350 cash and trophies. :\larch Contest (open), Own Choice. F�OCKTONIAN writes : "Mr. H. H. Saturday, June 4th, 1949, in the Castle Fi ro;l t ree years ; testpiece, "Minstrel Memories" Contests, two sections. Gloucester­ prize, £4 and Cup ; second, £2 ; third, £ 1 h Atkrns is again taking over the conductor­ Grounds, Tamworth. Testpiece : Choice of March & R.). First prize, £18 and challenge & Vl essex Association Championship. arch Contest (Section 4 Bands). (W. ship of Flockton United. with Mr. C. " Cinq Mars " or " Recollections of Beet­ shire l\I �First cnp ; second, £13 and cup ; third £10. of Beethoven " £4 Cup ; second, £2 ; third, Westerby (late B. & R.) ·solo cornet and & Testpiece : "Recollections prize, and £1 a ch, own choice ; £3 i lt0ven " (both W. R.). First prize, £25 & Third :M r cash phize. Adjud ­ R.). Also Open Sections and eportment Contest. Award, £2 and Cup · deputy conductor. They have ten youngsters and Cup value £100 ; second prize, £15 and (W. D cat.or : Lieu1 John Fletcher. . Adjudicators : Adjudicator : l\Ir. Fred :i\Iortimer. EntrieE> under 12 years -of who will benefit by Section for Class 4 Bands Schedules and particulars age " Seal " Cup value £100 ; tl1ird prize, £8. Davis. from tlrn Hon. ::YI_r . Westerby's teaching, including G. Ii. Mr. Harold C. Hind and Mr. Roland close 2nd July. Secretary : Mr. March (on stand), own choice. Special WA'l'KINS J. JAMES, 32 Market Hill, Ripley (8), who played second horn for the Schedules shortly and further particulars Contest Organiser : Mr. A. R. ' Wig cash prizes for marching and deportment ton, Cumberland.------from : Mr. CHARLES PARKER, Festival , ' 'Tarteg," Kingscou�t, Stroud. Glos. band at Rochdal� Con�est (the �roungest on march. Adjudicator : Mr. Reg. Littk Secretary, 20 Lewis Lane, Cirencester, Glos. DEARHAM, player there) ; he is movmg up to first horn Entries to Mr. F. COTTERILL, B.E.M., Cumberland thus bringing in rennyson Crowther e10) ci� CLEATOR MOOR (Cumberland) Brass Band Contest (in connection with 74 Cross Street. Tamworth, Staffs . E T . to second horn. S A ON Dearham and Joe Beaumont, second The Third Annual Brass Band Contest Open Band Contest, Saturday, 23rd July District Horticultural Sociefr tro�bone, commences on & his 52nd year as a LYDNEY, Glos. (promoted by Seaton Miners' Welfare Com­ Testpiece : "Gems of British Song " (W. Show and Sports), to be held on August playm� member. The R.). First prize, £20 and " Pearson Chal- 27th. Contest open to all bands who have Ladies' Committee Whit Monday, June 6th, 1949. Open mittee), Saturday, July 9th. Class A­ arE! domg fine work to help ; they have just Brass Band Contest, testpiece, "Cinq Mars" Open to all bands. Testpiece : " Melodious lenge Cup ; second, £10; third, £5 ; fourth, not won a prize of more than 20 guineas paid for another cornet." 10s. March Contest : First, £3 ; second, since 1947. Testpiece, (W. & R.). Male Voice Choirs, testpiece, Gems " (W. & R.). 200 guineas Silver £2 "Songs of Scotland " £2. Special prizes for cornet, euphonium, (W. & R.). First " On the Ramparts " (Saintis). Prizes for Challenge Cup and £38 prizes. March, own prize, £20 and Barra­ horn, trombone, and best set of bass. Entry clough Challenge Cup, be Bands : First, £30 ; second, £15; third, £10. choice ; prizes, £3 and £2. Entry fee, £1. to held for one fee, £1 per band. Entries close July llth year ; second. · .March (On the Stage) : First, £3 ; second, Class B-Open to bands who have not won £12 10s third, £7 10s.; Adjudicator : Mr. J. J. Fisher. fourth, £5. Replica £2. Choirs : First, £25 ; second. £10 ; third, a prize of more than £5 since 1946. Test­ tropi{ie8 for solo cornet, Secretary : Mr. DAN McHENRY, 9 Ehen euphonium, trombone. March (Own "DAILY HERALD " £5. Adjudicator : Dr. Denis Wright. Entries piece : "Pride of the Forest " (W. & R.). Choice). . . Road, Cleator Moor, Cumberland. First prize. £3 ; second, close May and not 23rd May, 1949, as 100 gumeas Challenge Shield and £20 in £2. Special prizes BRASS BA . 9th £3 and £2 will be given ND CONTESTS prnv10usly announced. prizes. Song March, own choice ; prizes, of to the first two WHITEFIELD. bands, not in the Hon. Secretary ; Mr. F. L. WINTLE. £3 and £2. Entry fee, £1. Class C­ first fom prize list, who The Alexander Owen Brass Band Festival have never won Forest Road, Lydney, Glos. Confined to Cumberland, Westmorland and a contest outside the Oountv will be held on Saturday, July 30th. Test­ of Cumberland The _Daily. Herald National, Brass Band �urness bands who have not won a prize . .Adjudicator, Mr. J. Fanlds. piece : " Recollections of Beethoven " (W. For schedule Championships . of Great aritain, 1949 SHIREBROOK s1_nce 1946. Waltz, own choice. 30 guineas & s and fnll particulars appl'.· (under the �ally R.). List of prizes : First, £20 and the to Sports Secretary, Mr. Herald National Brass THE NORTH EAST MIDLAND'S BRAS8 Silver Challenge Cup and £10 in prizes. CHARTER!:'. Band 9ontestm� A.O.M.F. Challenge Cup ; second, £10 aml 29 :\faryport Road, Dearham,T. Rl!-les), �rg.anised by Area BAND ASSOCIATION'S Third Annual Entry 10s. Adjudicator : Mr. Tom East.wood. Maryport. Coi;rnmt�s actmg the. Perrin Challenge Cup-; third, £7 and the Cumberland. cOnJUI;lction with the Contest, Saturday, June llth. Two sections. Entries close 25th June. Daily Herald Contestm Management. William Bogle Challenge Cup ; fourth, £5 Trophies and Cash Prizes. Testpieces­ Secretary : Mr. W. A. RELPH "Greba LO FOURTH SECTIO and the Robert Jackson Challenge Cup ; UGHBOROUG,H N A .REA CONTESTS­ First Section : "Recollections of Beethoven" Cote," Lowca Lane, Seaton, Wbrkington, Testpie�e, "Pride of fifth, £3 ; sixth, £1. Adjudicator : l\Ir. J. Fourth the Fo;rest" (W. & R.). (W. & R.). Second Section : "The Mountain Cumberland. A. Annual Brass Band Conte1TTISH AMATEUR BAND ASSOCIATION Increas d prizes. First, cup and col ections of Beethoven " (W. & R. . CONll.'EST MANAGEMENT, 96 Long Acre, a £20 ; & R.). First prize, £20 ; second. £12 ; tbircl, l ) Annual Championship second, £12 ; third, £6; fourth, £2. Class Section " B " Test piece : "The ountain Contests will be London, W.C.2. £8. March, own choice : Firsl prize, £6 ; i\T held as under: second, £4. Deportment : First prize, £3 ; Chief " (W. & R.). £80 in cash prizes . Fourth Section-Albert Hall, Stirling, 24th second, c Entries close Juh- llth. £2. Adjudicator, Mr. G. H. Mer er. September. • Entrance fee, one guinea. F.ntries close Full particLt1ars from Hon. Secretary, Mr. Third Section-Adam Smith Hall, Kirk­ June lOth. G. EASTMAN, South Lane, Downton, Salis- caldy, 1 lst October. Schedules from Mr. G. H. WADDING- b ur W1· ts.______..:._--'::...).:__· ____ Second Section-Town Hall, Coatbridge, ASK ANY. TON, 26 Armoury_�ad , Selby, Yorks. SOUTHS·EA, Hants. 15th October. First WliLLI N�TON, Shropshire Brass B�nd Contest (promoted by Ports- Section-Usher Hall, Edinburgh, " QUIP'·' 29th October. PRELIMINARY NOTICE.-Brass Band mouth City Fire Brigade Prize Band), W.- & R. Testpieces for First UNI Contest, in connection with the Wrekin Saturday, August 6th. Open Section : Test­ and Third When you are cho Sections. osing Uniforms Fete, on Saturday, 16th July, 1949. Open piece, " Symphony in C" (W. & R.). First Secretary : Mr. G. HUTCHISO and Shropshire Championship Sections. pr:ize, £50 and challenge trophy ; second, N 33 w.e a$k no more than. t(h�t you Victoria Hoad, Buckhav.en, Fife. ' CUSTOME-R Excellent prizes. W. & R . tes.tpieces. Ad- :£20 and challel).ge trol!hY ; third, £10 and ask hallenge trophy. Second Section: Test- our custo mers wha.t they. judicator required ; forward· terms, etc . . to : .c, . R'EA DlNJ; ece, " �he Mountain Chief " (W. & R.). B I'8 1 Mr. C. I. YORATH, Hadle,· · C astle Works p� er ur� and Neighbouring Connties think of Uniquip v.altJe, serv.ice. ' ·Fust pnze, £20 and challenge trophy ; W Wellington, Shropshire. Band_ Festival Guild Fisher LUnications fw the Editor Clerkenwell /2/3 "Uniquip, London." Schedules and full particulars from Con- lmuted. Bands can assist by entering earl�­ requutedwh1cli toall be an (A 555 1 I ·!,) test Secretary, Mr. T. R. WESSON. 14 so that all arrangements can be complPtell atldresscd. Eskdale 'l'erracl', Guisborough, Yorks. to the nrnt ual benefit of all concerned. MAY 1 1949