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GEO. HAWKINS (Band Teacher) .....,,,�sson... AGAIN AND AGAIN I GOWANLEA, NEWMILNS, AYRSHIRE. Teacher of Theory and Harmony by t>OBt Heartiest congratulations to these two famous Bands, under their Conductor, H. Mortimer, Esq., O.B.E., on their brilliant achievement JOHN FAU LDS, M.B.E. at the National Brass Band Championships at the BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR Daily Herald KENNEDY CRESCENT, KIRKCALDY, Empress Hall, London, on November 1st, 1952. Ihow-- '; 44 FIFE SECOND: FIRST: HAROLD LAYCOCK PUPILS PRIVATE OR POSTAL FAIREY AVIATION WORKS• FODENS MOTOR WORKS BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR . FAlllY's 16 GRAHAM CRESCENT, BOTH playing COMPLETE BESSON SETS including the incomparable FORFAR, ANGUS EUPHONIUMS AND BASSES DAVID ASPINALL "NEW STANDARD" COMPENSATOR Musical Director, Ransome Martes Workll' . _ Cocductor Oreswell Q)Uier& y and Frial)' Brewen·8-d The Leading CORNET Soloists , .,.J,FdPFNI (L&te Bands) Fairey's . . Fodens BAND TEACHER, BAND ClIORAL NORMAN ASHCROFT TEDDY GRAY * These prizewinning instruments are illustrated CONTEST ADJUDICATORAND . . Fairey's . . Fodens KEN SMITH DENIS HEATH in the NEW Besson Brass Catalogue. Available " PRIORY VIEW," . FRIARY ROAD. 14 al/ played the " N E W STAN DARD 181 " NEWARK-ON-TRENT, NOTTS. to Band Secretaries from- Tel.1 Newart< '56-7·1·9 B E S S0 N & C 0 . LT D . , I S W E ST ST R E E T , L 0 N D 0 N , W. C. 2. TEMPLE BAR 901 8-9 FRED MORTIMER (Bandmaster. Foden'a Motor Work• TE:A.CHER ADJUDICATORBand) CLIFTON RD., ELWORTH,AND SANDBACH, CHESHIRE. W. WOOD - - CONDUCTOR AND TEACHER ESTABLISHED 1862 and still giving satisfaction Youn.11 Bands a BACH PATTERN MOUTHPIECES COLBECK STREET, SpecialityHANSON LANE, ,.. REPAIRS and 6 HALIFAX. YORKS. NOW IN STOCK SI LVER-PLATING Ref. s. d. Ref. s. d. A SP ECIALITY H. MUDDIMAN POCKET So prano 10 0 Baritone B6 19 6 BAND TEACHER ADJUDICATOR 0 "ASHBURN,"AND ALLOA Cornet .. ..B B1 10 0 T. Trombone .. B7 19 0 NEW and METRONOMES & * Trumpet B 16 Euphonium BODDICE 6, B8 22 0 * RECONDITIONED J. Flu gel B4 12 6 E. Flat Bass B9 25 0 INSTRUMENTS BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR 2s. 9d. LAKE ROAD, WOODLANDS. T. Horn B5 13 6 BB Flat Bass B10 29 0 13 DONCASTER. (incldg. Postage) ACCESSORIES HERBERT BENNETT POSTAGE EXTRA DRUMS BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR LEVEN STREET, POLLOKSHIELD8, 40 ., BLACKFRIARS SSJI GLASGOW, S.1. OUR ONLY ADDRESS: ..TUe O./o' F7rn1. Tel. t Tel.I hllMk 1121. 43 HAROLD BARKEit SALFORD (Special Tuition for BAND TEACHERltadfo AND and ADJUDICATORTelevi•ioo ArtPte9> "SOMERVILLE," ECKINGTON CHAPEL STREET MA-NCH.ESTER SHEFFIELD "'-1 Ecllln1ton 173 Lieut. JOHN FLETCHER
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For Box address at our Officecount six Euphonium So s Black Dyke; Bessesl BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR words, and add 6d. for forwardinitof replies. This rate does not apply to Trade Adverts. NEWTON STREET, HYDE, SENSATIONA 56 CHESHJRE. o c i t T ERBERT BROOL Author of ·' Viva Voce Questions" for Brass NORTH PAR.Q.DE, Major and Minor Scales, 16 6and a d d t CAMBORNE, CORNV•/ALL BASIC Intervals, Triads, Cadences, Associated TeacherExan1inatlou to C n si aa ess College Figured Basses, Harmonis3. of Music ' HARMONY the Band m n Telephone: Camborne (WITH EXERCISES) Programmes. l revised and scored d�sired 2161. tion of Melodies, Dominant Com(X>sitionsSpecia Arrangements scored .for· ifhan(js BY 7ths, 9ths, ths a�d 13ths, Specialist Coach' for all Band . Diplo as CYRIL I. YORATH J.TOWNSEND Chromatic 11chords, Modu Every Programme should contain items of National and Successes ncl e and B.B m "US.&Ac. Patriotic Music 8.B.C.M, Bli:)HOP'S lation, Unessential notes, i �STOA.RTFORD, B.C.M. H EHC.M.T8 . Tel. 386 Teacher· to the'!._Bandsmen's College of etc., etc. SPace Is pr9vided SE LECTI Etc. - . · · �ssocia.Ied' Mmue in the book for working-the 0 NS,, --�-.. _ ....;,.�...;· -·-- FRANK WRIGHT TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR PRl.t;E: part• 9/6 Extras 6d. eac BAND e>:cercises given in -.. eaCh 20 h GREAT BRITAIN .- TAM O'SHANTER ADJODICATOR, AHHANGER SANKEY'S. C S LE WORK c�apter. PRICE: parts Extras Sd. ea · :.c clF"':;" '" COMPOSER, CON DOCTOR. A T $ 20 7/6 A:ddress- WELLINGTON SHROPSHIRE GEMS OF OLD ENGLAND A CAMBRIAN TOUtlc. . ,1 Price 5/3 POST FREE from k� ' :� ·· <"'¥ � . RCM/BATON. LONDON, W C.l (7) Cleveleys, 's1ackpool KING, STUART & co. WILLIAM RUSHWORTH R T. TINDALL ______O I, _ _ _ Conductor, Teacher and Adjudicat'd'r BA.B.C.M., L.R.S.M. i "· ·GEMS OF ALBION- GEMS--UF EVERGREEN 1'1.ELODY - B . ! I ELLA Y VE, Teacher the ·Bandsman's �-;: STANMOl�E.92 \ MlDDX.DRl Associated to College ii�§��i�!i��l �� �4�Wo i��[��f�sGO Music. STILL TH.E -BE.Si. iUTOR of · Tel., Wordsworth , and Pe,.sonal Coaching B.C.M. FOR VALVE INSTR UMENTS-- - 2911. Postal for · - · J; W. REED Candidates. CROWNfgsgt�!{�ftZ\'o OF SCOlTISH SONG fA�;i�t�: J�,��A� Choral and Band Coach and Adjudicator. I IT ' ' •IT ANN i� ' � - - THE COM_P.LETE METHOD BAND TEACHER - CORN ET SOLO IST MELROSE AVENUE, LOW FELL, For Cornet Horn; Euphonium, - •' I .. AT R / AD UD C O TESHEAD, Co. Durham. Baritone and Bombardon , I .. , . , J I G.\ T T N O AST NUMBER Tel. : 75843. Containing pages of Complete Scales, Exercises and ��� � � �: (Late Hildas, Brighouse & Rastrick. "' ::�:.�; :: �: :::PRICE parts;: �,;"�:.Extras �� Jd. �each: Studies by the64 following celebrated Teachers, Composers : St Lu on ) 20 4/· t . T. W.. COLLINSON and Artistes :-John Hartmann, Rimmer, A. Owen, FANTASIA-ALBION : CONCORDS AND DISCORDS writes : Mr. E. C. BUTTRESS, Publicity Officer, prize was awarded to Mr. A. J. Smith (Rushden). Mr. M. \V . TEASDALE, secretary, / I wish to JBras.s tiand Dews writes : " The District committees of the North For the writing of a paper on ' Are brass bands j" On behalf of_ Creswell Colliery Band 1952. ' Mr. C. Mott tl ank all wnters_ of congratulatory lett rs, DECEMBER s , \Vcstern Area Brass Bands Association have in contributing to music's progress B. � � l t Mr. J. TAYLOR and positwn , of Norman :J1cmo1ial mosl cases been in existence for almost two years. (Cambridge) won lst prize, Mr. John Neame I wires, etc.,. re their performance ACCIDEN TALS Youth Band, Blackpool, writ es : have have been (\i'lhitstable) was 2nd, with 3rd prize going to m the National Champ10nsh1p Contest. lt is "l During this period tremendous strides , no wislt to enter into any controversy with made towards the goal of making our bands Mrs. Freda Hodge (Gloucester) the only lady great to sec how many people were so mov _ed ·Progress' re his remarks in Blackpool whose sole purpose shall be competitor. The prize-winning melodies were: by our playmg t'.lat they tookthe tune to wnte & united into one body I Di ri c not eH, as he is of course, entitled are played by Terry Dewhurst (Southall) and to us about it. \Ve will reply to all, but please v" gain it is our pleasure to wish all our st t to work for the benefit of all. Three Districts . to his opinions. As for my not knowing all (John Dickinson's) and l\IissI do not expect an early reply. Before closing read.: ;·.eo:customers, and friends everywhere, a to th0 forefront in this ambition, Preston, Man Barrie Perrins . the an�wers, he would be a clever man ho winning papers. I would like to offer our congratulations tu very Christmas, and to those bai:ids w cheslcr and H.ossendale. At Preston many new Grace Catelinet read out the I Fto..-::'f'Y dHI, and everybody has a lot to learn in this two 1 Fairey's, F den's, and Dyke, also others, wh ( -,n"-"'i\'e hope they will be many) who v1s1t bands have joined, the total now being 2 1 . In South Street Mission Quartet contributed ? �; . world. However results speak for them- Doe, wlulst not 111 the pnzes, did play really well. lheir patrons and suppo rters at Chnstmas, we Mr. \\'. S. 'Vinter they have a very live secretary items under the conductorship of Gurney selves. Since their formation just over th ree wish every success ; may your collecting boxes who w ould welcome any non-member bands in and the Centre chairman, A. V. Creasey, Esq. . years ago, our band have paid two visits to + + + be well filled, and may you make many more the district to their next meeting at 3-0 p.m. on presided in his usual P-"enial manner. The . Holland with re ults already known ; have I[ Mr. G W. HES, , PE, of Shef.field _. 111£01. ms us. �c 1 December :W th at the Coppull Subscription annual Hymn Tune Competition has also been : . . c's playing and deportment. that he mtends shortly to sever !us connection ly )CU carried out rnore engagements than any bandroom. At Manchester the membership has very successful, and a good number of entries * * * w th the B.B.C. to devote his whole attent10n band in tbe Blackpool district ; and will grown to 23 and is still growing. Here also a has been secured. The first four in order of merit i ba,·e co1 1pleted a run of to the brass band m�vement. His advert. will \Ve note with interest the motion of the � . . twenty _Su�1- . cont0st has been arranged for Sunday, January will be eligible to compete in the Hymn Tune :National Brass Band Contesting Council for a clays on ::::>outb Pier by the time tbrs m 6 compete to Finals arranged in connectiun with the Annual be found on page 2. is 18th when at least 1 bands will deputation to the Chancellor of the Excheq_uer print. Hegarcling uniforms kno•v that t!ie ' bands, Convention to take place at Shipley on January I win cash awards and trophies. The musical Poulton Ladw,; l1 ave wo rked ver:y: or . + + + against the high Purchase Tax . on h�rd f graded into two sections, are to play \V. R. 24th and 2Gth next." Mr. REG. LITTLE, of Rhyl, writes : " Having the eser e & instruments. This has been ment10ned before band, and � v all credit ; 111 _a ny publications. The next meeting of the suggested a Military Band Contest to my musical papers. case, when I s aid we had not 15 one mto + + + in the "B.B.N." and other district committee will be on December 8th Council to be staged in the Pavilion _Theatre, bands should appeal debt for uniforms, merely stated fact, Mr. MELLOR, secretary of Holme Valley \Ve then suggested that the _T a at the Newton Heath ',\'orking Men's Club, Vv. Rhyl, I am pleas:!d to state the Counc1l, owmg out that Brass and 1_t wa,; not mt endecl have any Contest Committee, writes : " 'Ne are holding to all their local M.P.s, pointing to Dean Lane, where again non-member bands · our 27-th Annual Brass Band Contest on Sa t., to tlie success of . the Brass Band_ Contest, are 13anding comes under the class of Educ_ation reflect1011 on Poulton, becuusc for all e Rossenclale group I will be w lcome. The May Oth, 1053, which I trust yon will advertise very mterested. I would esteem it a favour if and that the high purchase tax is practically know they were paying for theirs as they though widely dispersed. are having very go for us in your invaluable paper. At our General you wo lei ' clp me . through your paper to crippling thousands of amateur bands. Another got them. Neither have we ever looked a8 I\ Banks mforms . alread meetings and Ir. G. H. our �,antact !1e M1lit�ry Bandsn:en who read the o- to bring notice is the number of bands- though we had come from a Jumble Sale. Meeting on November 5th, Mr. L. Jones, � thin to me that here also a contest is to be arranged B. B.N. t� get 10 touch wi th me, lettmg me " f amateur bands who join the With all clue respect I sh oul d say a band treasurer, presented the balance sheet for last . _ men rom these but more details w ill be available after the next hav thetr views on tlus project. You will be the adverts in in civilian clothes would look more like contest and we were pleased to learn from him e bands in the services. A look at meeting at Bacup." pleased and mterested to learn I have chosen Paper , shows that. However, we also are hoping to have that we had only suffered a loss of £4, which any of the Brass Band s two of your pu�ltcations f r the R 1yl Ban upon the new uniforms in the near future, ready for we thought was creditable, as we had only five . ? . ! � how much the Army relies + + + Festiva. l (May 9th, 1953) , . Tscha1kowsky Amateur Bands to keep their bands going. Coronation Year. \Ve have also been invited DISAl 'POIKTED writes : "After reading bands entered with Belle Vue and our contest 0. ' Selection is chos:m for the lst Section and the about fifty works bands, all the to accept engagements undertaken this year, the report of the S.A.B.A. 3rd Section Contest fallin:, on tbe same d;.y." _ . . Apart from I . antas1a, Over the Hills " for the lower bands now find it again for next year. As say, results are under the headmg l· voluntary subscription at Kirkcalcly on October 4th, section. sincerely hope the choice of pieces will instruments, even a the an swer." l impossible to buy new of Central Scotland, I think it is a shame that ----+ be the means of breaking all records, re entries the winning PERSONAL$ few replacements. + + + the meagre report does not give for the R�1yl Band Festival of 1953. I have been OLD BANDSMAN writes : "Aa an old band much credit for such a great performance. • * * kept busy this year apart from my work bandsman of over forty years' experience, in \Vhen the acljuclicator came out to give the Rhyl, my services being The recent contruversy between our corre- and a regular listener to the B.B.C. band called upon both as placings, he referred to the band ha had given Mr. C. PEACOCK, of Easington, writes : judge and teacher. spondent, " 'Vestcrn Boom " and the Gloucester- (Bright and Early) pre.g ramme at every May I wish all readers, · first as being well ahead of · anything that he seems to call for some comment 6-30 "\Vould you please allow me space to thank together with yourself and staff who are doing Shire Association, W ec nes d ay mornmg, , am astound e d at had heard, although the playmg had b cen very of vital importance to a ] I Mr. Joe Welsh and his committee, of the good work in maintaining the standard demanded on our part as it is 11 the similarity of the choice of mu1;ic played close. I might also add that this band contest promoters. Northumberland Brass Band League for the by us bandsmen, the Compliments of the Season Associations, bands, and so often. prefer not to mention any of the settling l Newtongrange Lothian Silver Prize are enjoyable day I had with them while adjudi- and a very Happy 1953." lJnfortunately we have not the space available music referred to above, but there is one a clown under their bandmaster, Mr. J. Farrow, eating their First Section Contest at Gosforth. to go fully into the matter and tabulate particular march medley, also well known a and Albert E. Badrick, their professional -.. + + of an Owing to the perfect co-ordination between the · ' • of the duties and obhgat10ns . mare 1, w h" ic 1 a ways seems , a 1\1 Schedule tO get p ace I r. F . ALLISON" secretary t I 1 teacher, to a hefty winter's practice. committee and competing bands, the March . of Darley Dale there is one thing we are qmte 1 .· Association, but in the program me. Would it not be a good Silver wntes_ " The above band have had bad should do, and that is, Contest started exactly on time, followed by the _ sure no association idea for bandmasters to choose some of the + + + misfortune m the sudden death of our late individuals who are Selection Contest. The two testpieces " Mozart " interfere with private old good rousing marches of the past, COMMONER writes : " Stanley Common and conductor, Mr. W. Pegg, who was taken ill bands to run a (W. R.) and "Haydn " (W. R.) were interested enough in brass leaving the contest marches to the other District Silver have had a full season, and have & & dunng a practice on Sunday, 19th, purposes, admirable in every way, and seated in my October and whether it be for educational _ · contest, programmes, thus giving some of the old held their annual meeting. The band were passed away soon after : Mr. Pegg was a late speculation, or simply as a side comfortable ' box ' I never had a dull moment as a commercial bandsmen a chance to revive happy mem- engaged for the British Legion Parade, West e phonium player from Scotland, alsu ;m acljudi with some other outdoor the playing for tlrn most part was well up t � u line in connection ories, apart from making a lively Hallam Branch. A few changes have taken cator. After his retirement he came to live with Meeting, etc. Such top-scction standard, and from the prize winners event like a Show, a Sports programme? I had the pleasure some time place and an invitation is given to any players lus daughter at Darley Dale. Mr. Pegg was for prizes and to cover all a really beautiful interpretation was por- people find the money ago of listening to a north country band who are not engaged otherwise : practice is on loved by the �and members and by all the uf the contest, and they have the trayecl. The first-rate organization and splendid the expenses recording on this particular programme, Sunday mornings, 11 o'clock, at the New Inn, peop_le m the village, domg great work towar s contest under any rules they playing from the bands certainly gave me a � right to run the and they gave an ideal selection of stirring Stanley Common." i akmg_ our band a great success. Dunn his from anyone. We day of great pleasure. Thank yon gentlemen , _n � like without interference music, inclllding items I had not heard short time he has been w th us, hat. will be bad policy for any for your invitation." i thin'k it is undoubtedly previously on the radio, and this called for + ... 12 months come February, he has taken us to association to try and force their rules on a my personal appreciation. Perhap e of s som MISSIOXER writes : " Hoxton Mission Silver + + + the Belle Vue Contest in May l7th, also to e who have no connectwn with y contest committe m fellow bandsmen have similar ideas on are coming into their own again, with the hall Mr. E. C. BUTTRESS writes : " May I, Slow Melody and Quartette Contests. Mr. Pegg any way. the association in the above lines.'' properly repaired and re-opened after war through your columns, thank Mr. V. Braddock was laid to rest at Darley Dale, and the funeral *** and the members of the Bury Annual Contest +++ damage, and the band going along nicely. was headed by the band." conversant with all the facts Mr. C. R. SAl:"L, Press Secretary, writes : am sure any coming from the North who committee for the kind way in which they made We are not I which led to the cancellation of the Bridgwater "The London and Home Counties Amateur would like to have a quiet look roun<.1 London, certain that I had every comfort when adjudi Association held Second NOTES contest for next year, but no impartial reader Bands' their will find here something more than mere sight cating at the 1952 Contest. This contest demon FURNESS & DISTRICT of " Western Boom's " notes, could be blamed Annual full band contest at Croydon on seeing. One visit to Hoxton Market Mission and strated Mr. Braddock's capable organising for that something b;J,turday, October. A very good entry ability, as everything flowed along without a thinking, rightly or wrongly, llil1 you will discover real honest-to-goodness friend in the nature of a ban had been placed on this was obtained, a total of nineteen bands ship. Correspondence is welcomed to the hitch. It was a pity that the number of entries part. Barrow Iron and Steelworks are preparing for year's contest by the Gloucestershire Association. takin.g The oonlPst was ably adju di Secretary, Haxton Market Silver Band, and to was below standard but there was no doubt their Christmas visits which are always appre lf this is so, it is even worse policy, and the cated by :Mr. \V. Hargrea"."es,_ and Mr. C. A. the Superintendent, Hoxton Market Mission, that apart from two bands all were of a high ciated by their many patrons. The music pro result of it is a strong argument in the hands of Anderson. Both the adiud1calorn gaVf� a Pitfield St., London, standard regarding playing ability, only slight I verbal l\.l. " vided by this band at Yuletide is always well those who are opposed to any regimentation of criticism of the day's playmg before technical errors making the differences in the g1vmg a presented, and many are the praises that come people's private affairs. \Ve do not know �hell' awards, feature of the contest ...... prize list. vVith many thanks once again to the by their way. Mr. Jacobs has formed a very fine all the officials of the Gloucestershire Assoc- wluch IS looked for London audiences, Mr. J. EVERETT, secretary, writes : committee and to the bands for an enjoyable ndsmen octet party, and when I heard them recently iation but we would advise all associations and the competing ba took in the " Tyldclsley Prize held their annual general afternoon's listening." The evening a they certainly impressed me with their tuneful to be 'very careful whom they elect on their lesson. concert attracted meeting on November 2nd, after an excellent They should elect only men large audience, and a varied programme was year both musically and financially. \Ve are ... + ... renderings. executives. l\Ir. JACK BODDICE, Band Teacher and completely biased in favour of conducte_d by Mr. Anderson. 'Ihe_ E.L. Jays now enjoying very good rehearsals, and without Askam Town arc well satisfied with the who arc not Adjudicator, writes : " Congratulations on your policy, who have no wish tu dom!nate Male Voice Party_ kmdl;i:- gave the�r _services, douht the band will be at Holdsworth Hall for progress being made. Their building up policy any rigid _ fine Journal, also to the G.O.M., J .A.G. I have affairs of any band m membership of and young David Allison of bnth band the third section of the ' Daily Herald ' Area is a step in the right direction, and Nlr. Cain over the been through same with my Broclsworth Main who do not wish lo dictate to played 111s two solos very well, thus provmg Contest under their Conductor, Mr. F. Martlancl." has every confidence in success. They make very the association Band and find every number very interesting. bands as to which contests they that there is still a lot of talent in the good use of their Band Room and provide events their member J .A.G. does not arrange for the waste paper and who will not interfere with the youngsters. The Association would extend + + that bring in the necessary funds. shall attend basket liberty of tl�eir bands in any way so long as the their thanks lo all the helpers for their part OP.EX MIXD writes : " I am very pleased ! " Dalton Town have very good practices and association in making the day a complete sucess." to sec that you will be shortly having a column they are very pleased with the interest Mr. bands conform to the rules of the .. + + w ll for S.A. Bands, but cannot agree with yuur Fawcett gives them. they have joined, _and take no action !hat ! . . _ Mr. ] . L. ARDEN, secretary of Long Eaton m :Mr. S. WINIER, Hon. Secretary, correspondent who states that S.A. bands are Ulverston Town will be heard doing the clash with the obiects of the assoc1at10n ; Vl. • ,� , + Silver, \Hites : "One of Nottingham's finest short, only those men should be elected who are North Western rea Brass Bands' Associ seldom mendioned in the District reports. Also, bandsmen, Mr. E. Radburn, passed away on rounds this Christmas and I trust that their of the ai1on, writes : � am pleased to report really fail to see that they can possibly claim efforts will bring along substantial dividends ! solely concerned with the advancement l l Sunday, 26th October, after a long illness. bands musically, socially, and financially. excellent progress amongst the bands of the such recognition. If you do open your columns Ernest, who was a fine bass trombonist, was a Barrow Shipyard are holding a Diamond district. The monthly meetmgs . are bemg to S.A. activities, you will be doing something keen and well loved member of this band. He Jubilee Dinner one evening in December, and * * * well attended, and ali hand representatives that the S.A. neglect to do for we ' outsiders.' was also our Assistant Conductor. Always according to information received this is to be a In regard to the borrowed player question are taking a very lively interest in the great do They played at the recent Remem One cannot have a letter such as this printed in ready for a"blo w," and willing to help anyone, ! seems to be the main cause of the con district happenings . Mr. R. Kigby the which , the S.A. Musician, as in that organisation there he assisted many local organisations, orchestral, brance Day service and have a launching referred to, " Western Boom " un district chairman, complimented all the troversy is only one side of a question recognised, and as well as brass, and whatever the company, ceremony at the Works to their credit. On their doubtedly touched the spot when he referred to district bands on the parts they played in that is the ufficial view. However, I do hope was always easy to get along with. Yes ! the recent visit to Tyneside, they made some the " damaging admission " of loopholes by the Preston Guild celebrations ; depo1tment, that the news in this column will not be merely movement has indeed lost one of its grandest recordings for the B.B.C. Mr. Etheridge. It is true that our correspondent, as well as the musical standard, was a reprint of that in your contemporary, and that workers. I am sure that everyone who knew This is the time when the various Corporation in quotina Mr. Etheridge, did not give the whole excellent, and all 1hc bands deserved the any little criticisms playing, etc., will be authorities are looking round for bands for of Ernest, will join in offering their profound of the latter's statement which was : " I am applause they received along the procession accepted, such as we often have to bear. One sympathies to Mrs. Radburn and her two next season and of course the experience of past quite aware of some of the loopholes in the routes. I would like to thank 'l\fancunian' Salvationist bandsman remarked to me only daughters." performances is always taken into consideration. N.B.B.C. rules for those who are dishonest for his very nice remarks a bout the playing recently that there was no better music to be May I suggest that every consideration should them "-but is not that the enough to exploit of our district bands during his visit to played than that issued by the Army. The • + ... be given to the typ-.: of programmes to be matter If there were no Preston for the Guild celebrations. Prelim root of the whole ? innovation of a column in your paper might Mr. G. H. BICKNELL, of Bulkington, writes : presented, for it is this point, together with dishonest bands or bandsmen, there would be inary arrangements are now going ahead " \Ve are very delighted with your Journal for deportment, that goes a long way. have heard help such people to the knowledge that \V. 1 no borrowed player problem, and no need for for our annual contest for district member Rimmer and the other writers for your Journal 1953, I myself think it is a credit to you and many bands repeat items from one season to any rules on the matter, either with or without bands. This is again to be held in the were the fore-runners of such music that they would particularly like to add a word of praise the other without any thought of variation or loopholes. All the same, although " Western Queen's Hall, Preston, on January 7th, now play." for Mr. J. A. Greenwood's Fantasia, " The consideration of the public taste, and this sort l Boom " is correct in speaking of a " damaging Golden Dawn.' In my humble opinion it is the of thing is damaging to the movement. However, admission," it was certainly no revelation. 1953." + + • finest of its kind he has written ; it is full of understand that the authorities are taking due I \V e know, and so does everybody else who has " FAIR PLAY " ..writes ... + : " Kindly allow me TAFFY writes : "The St. John Ambulance interest, delightful melody, and a real pleasure care in this connection. attended a contest held under the " National " a little space to correct a statement made by Band, Rhyl, journeyed to the Manchester to listen to; I have no doubt in my mind it will The National event has come and gone and rules with or without signings, that borrowed 'Western Boom ' in the Barry Sanatorium, Abergclc, on Thursday Evening, be a choice of test piece for many contests next my congratulations go to Mr. Harry Mortimer, Bristol News. players are almost as numerous as ever, and it Latchem has never been Sulo Cornet of Paulton 13th November, and gave a very successful year. The other pieces in the Journal are of O.B.E., for an outstanding achievement, and is simply wishful thinking on the part of those Band ; that position has been ably filled for a Concert for the patients and staff in the Concert the highest quality and the top piece ' Unfinished further I am pleased to see Faireys back to their who drew up the rules to ·imagine that the number of years by Ernest Matthews, who Hall. The band were under their Musical Direc Symphony ' is a grand piece of arranging. own again Faireys and Foclens are certainly I borrowed player problem has been solved. The works hard for the band, also for many other tor, Mr. John T. Conway, who also acted ably Congratulations once again and all the season's the pick of the North Western Area, and I problem has not been solved, and whilst we are bands in the area when they are in need. I feel as their Compere. Mr. Walter Unsworth, junr., greetings to the staff of \Vright Round." question if they will ever be surpassed. & all in favour of making rules as all-embracing that the statement in the November issue will gave two well rendered trombone solos and Kow that we are approaching the festive as possible, and seeing them strictly enforced, make fellow-bandsmen wonder whether Ernest Gwyneth Conway, the band's young cornet + + + season, I must offer to you Mr. Editor, my J. we feel that the solution lies ultimately with Matthews has spoken the truth when he says he soloist also delighted the audience. Dr. B. Mr. F. WHITTLE, of Hindley, writes : fellow scribes and friends everywhere, sincere in the 'B.B.N.' nearly every the bands and bandsmen themselves, who alone has always been Solo Cornet of Paulton Band." Morrison, Medical Superintendent, paid great "While reading wishes for a very Happy Christmas and a can decide whether they are to be honest or tribute to the band, and thanked them for their month of the grand record of the various families Bright and Prosperous New Year. dishonest contestors...... very pleasing entertainment. On Sunday, connected with the different bands, perhaps SELDOM SEEN REVO writes : " Ylembers of the Revo November 9th, the band took part in and led the you would like to hear about our family. \Ve Electric \Vorks Band were very pleased with parade of Remembrance at Conway, and have had four generations of bandsmen, all their MERSEYSIDE NOTES at themselves when they knew that their popular tl1e Cenotaph, and were afterwards greatly careers being in the Hindley bands, Hindley SALVATION ARMY BANDS and respected Musical Director, Harry Heyes, complimente d on their smartness, by the Mayor Subscription, and the late Hindley Public Bands. was an adjudicator at the "Daily Herald " and Mayoress. They afterwards rushed off to Commencing in 1878 on the formation of our Edge Hill B.R. held their A.G.M.· · on November Kational Brass Band Contest. Some of the Prestatyn to take part in their present band, we have had John \Vhittle t o i l 0 � cl Remembrance Hollinwoocl (A. Reed) are a fine combination, s r t Service, and lead the parade and (deceased), my grandfather, bass trombone and e u 0 � a s � :: ::i march past." 26 strong and have travelled to many parts of lt:y ��e \�� � ����� � ���� � � 3;; ;!� ��� : ��:� th�� =ur� � �he� t��; s;,�111��1� c� � bandmaster, 10 years service ; Joseph vVhittle a o rw a t the country, such as Bournemouth (South), � out of the box, but they repa cl im well at eir (deceased), my father, principal cornet and t a t r y h : : fc: f · } Crook (North) and Durham, etc. Bandmaster ��� ;: �� l��� �� ;r: :� � �:�11S �� � next reliearsa !s b givrng 0 t�eir best �ey Mr. J. A. SMALL Y ri s: "As a Birming- bandmaster, 58 years service ; myself, Freel for National Service call-up, N. Jones, their Y i Reed has been B.M. for 3 years, a are looking forward to the Bletchley Contest ham enthusiast of 50 years standing, I visited \Vhittle, solo cornet and present bandmaster, A. 7 product promising soprano player. They now have four : : : of the Young People's Section. Mr. G. E. on December 6th. On Remembrance Sunday the l3irfielcl Quartette Contest to see how the 43 years service ; and my son, Arthur Whittle, young players in the services. A good Bb bass Cockbill, correspondent, has been connected they played for the British Legion, Wednesbury, local bands were shaping. It was incredible present solo cornet, 11 years service, making would be welcomed to complete their corn- and were complimented by the local I\II .P., Mr. to see a contest such as this offering grand prizes 122 years service altogether. We have between with the band for 40 years, and percussionist pl Stanley Evans, and the Mayor and Mayoress, on and being given the cold shoulder. \Ve especially for 38 years. On Saturday, November 22nd, . attended Bury and Rochdale Contests, us been members of our present band (Hindley their playing and deportment. The Legion have missed the City of Coventry, Rcvo \Vorks, and Subscription), about 100 years, the rest being the band commence their Winter Musical but�,�n� although playing well, were unplaced. A written in to express their appreciation of the Langley, who rate themselves as broadcasting with the Hindley Public Band." Festival. few lines would be ver)' acceptable, Mr. Crooks. band's playing and to ask them to accept the bands, so next time a band promotes a contest The Sheffield Citadel Band made double Litherland have completed another full· same engagement for 1U53. This surely speaks for your benefit, do support them. I must + + + history when they visited Strangeways Gaol, of engagements, playing mostly in their season for itself. Engagements have been booked some congratulate Sankey's Works, who had the Mr. H. ALDCROFT, of Sale, writes : " I Manchester, for it was first time they had local park, with visits to \!\Talton Park,Mawdslcy, months now for Coronation Day and during the interest to enter five parties, sweeping the deck, regret to inform you of the death of Mr. F. played to such an audience, and as the band Lydiatc and Arrowe Park (B'head). They_ have week. The ba nd's next broadcast will be on and also proving to our locals what can be done McAdam, late solo horn and bandmaster of approached the prison the first and second set several concerts for the old age pens10ners e:i ven Christmas Eve, December 24th, in the under musicianly leadership." Sale British Legion, after a long illness. As a of double gates were opened together, something \servic ree) and have a few more visits to Bright and Early series tribute to him I should like to record what an never done before in Strangeways ; this was .!ll during the \Vinter. Their quar- make tu t + + + asset he was to any band he played with, to allow the band to march into the forecourt. tette patt)'" a. given several concerts at Clubs. + + + Mr. H. GURNEY DOE, Secretary of Xo. 1 Manchester C.\i'v.S., Baxendales, and other well At a Y.P. Festival at Sheffield Citadel, Band • their T�,,., '. are progressing well under Mr. A. UTTLEY, secretary of Prestwich Centre, Kational Association of Brass Band known Manchester bands. I know he received Leader \V. Snape received five reconditioned conductor, Mr. C. Vincent. They have lost Borough, wntes : " In answer to several en- Conductors, writes : " The Competitors' Court some very tempting offers to join a first class instruments, all of which, except the Eb bass, their Bandmaster, Mr. C. Swan, who has joined quiries, our Annual Slow Melody Contest will has proved a very successful venture, and a band, but he always turned them clown to play had been passed on from the senior band. The A.T.M., I believe, as solo euphonium. They be held on Saturday, 14th March. Details similar competition is envisaged at a later date. with his own village band. He was to be admired playing of the International Staff Band, when would welcome any players on \Vednesdays or will be published in the next issue. The band In the competition for slow melodies, Mr. Arthur for it, and I know all bandsmen will join with it visited the S.A. Citadel reached a very high Fridays. Compliments of the season to all. . have made re-bookings and new ones for Irons (Cable and Wireless) won lst prize, Mr. me in expressing our deepest sympathy to his I standard. The music played was very well BELLS Hl should have a \'Lry good season. 1 R. Hemsworth EIGHT I 53, and (Leeds) came in 2nd, and 3rd widow, da·1ghter, and relations on their s:icl los�." interpreted. ' \VRIGHT & ROUND'S BRASS BAND NEWS. DECEMBER lst, 1952. CONTE�T RESULTS SOUTH WEST LANCASHIRE BRADFORD AND DISTRICT SHROPSHIRE NOTES Northern Arca Contest Committee running m harmony. BIRMINGHAM (Birfield Industries) The "Daily Herald " National Band Cham - . Burley and District were out on Quarteite and Air Varie Contest on November Leigh British Legion were in excellent form I apo 1 ogise f or h t c non-appearance of my Armistice pionship is over for another year, and for twelve Service duty and from reports to hand • 8th. Quartette Section : lst, Sankey's Castle · . they w h en h t cy gave their annual British Legion notes last month ; unfortunately I was laid up Pl aye d very · months at least, the trophy leaves our district. we 11 mdeed. .:\ow you have made Basses (C. I. Yorath) ; 2nd, Sankey's Castle concer t m tlie Theatre oyaR 1 L , eigh. On tlus with the 'flu, and so was unable to collect any your anb One consolation is, that the new holders are a d fup h d rom t e efunct Bradford Ci'ty• "A" (C. I. Yorath) ; 3rcl, Coventry Silver form I ld t 1CY cou again be a successful contesting news. s h a 11 band that will uphold the playing and dig nil)' expect a steady rise to higher • Basses (P. Fearnley) ; 4th, Sankey's Castle band l ·n 1 ''"3.vv The band of the month is undoubtedly I e-rade of Britain's best bands wherever they perform, M r. n ar b ur t on. "C" (W. Imeson). 14 Entries. Air Varies I am pleased to report that J. Glover, the Sankey's Castle \Vorks, who were awarded 3rd nr and that is how it should be. So good luck to B ra 1 .m ey and District. I have heard ,thing Section : lst, vV . Imeson, Euph., Sankey's ; well· known \.Varrington euphonium player, prize at Bury Contest, and then followed on . Fairey Aviation \\lorks. . of this band smce Mr. Robinson them. 2nd, T. B. Jones, Euph., Arley Welfare ; 3rd, is now we 11 on ii1e way t o recovery a f ter 1.11s . w1't l1 1 s t n 2 d d an 4th pnzes a t ii1e B'ir fi e Id Wh o ash een b le.,, Dyke, despite their unfortunale slip or two n . ' appointe CLYDESIDE NOTES / �p9rod in �� mo��s �we re ilie �o / ' \Veston-super-1\!Iarc Silver bands, when �------� 1 TH(OfE Aristophanes) FROGS wrote my previous notes I was not then aware NEW BRASS AND REED ARRANGEMENT OF THE FAMOUS The second section championship of the that the SL: Joh Ambulance had restarted. the "DAILY HERALD " � of took place Also certainly did not know that my recent Scotlish /w1aieur Band \.ssociation I 1 Championship, would m any way 1952 I in the Town Hall, Coatbridgc, on Saturday, references to these bands BEEN RECORDED 8th Xovember, before a gratifyingly large and affect i\Ir. L. Abram _whom I have known for FAIRY ON THE CLOCK . Reed and Brass by the enthusiastic audience. '.\Ir. \\'. S. Bond adjud1- many years. Cons1denng that he 1s the Prcs1clcnt Price : 6/-; Brass Band 5 /- there were of the Wessex Hanu As�ociation as well as !us BAN D catcd. Eighteen bands entered, and _ FAI REY AV IATI ON WORKS cxpenence, I Conducted by HARRY MORTIMER, O.B.E. 110 withdrawals. Playing was of a reasonably musical education and his lifelong-_ high standard as befits bands aspiring to step should be very sorry and su_rpnscd to learn ALSO NOW READY FO R. BR.ASS BAND, REED AND BRASS, on two which he 1s connected is m or MILITARY BAN D Available early December 10" up to championship class, and there wa� a that any band with records. Price 6/S�d. each clanger of becommg defuncL I have no clou�t levelness which clearly indicated close attention B.B. R. & B. M.B. Also DONAUWELLEN backed with report on his ' to rchcarsaL Stoneywood \Yorks travelled all lhcreforc that lw would preler to "SUNrecordDAY MORNINGed : " (Siebert.) Price DON JOSE (Paso Doble -F. G. Charrosin the way from .\berdeen, and, under Mr. Buchan, own activiti_cs. _ ) 5/- 6/- 7/6 Post on records 2/-) 6/ Sld. . . SCOTS PATROL-F. G. Charrosin 3 played very well inJee� .. and should be en- I_ conclus10n I take this opportumty, J\fr. 5/- 6/- 7/6 to keep trying. here were also several Editor _and staff and nll_ Glo slur� bandsmen Write forSolo Cornet Parts and specimen booklet of ou1 13rass Band publications PAXTO N'S couraged l olher Jong distance participants. of w1shmg you the compliments of the _season, Dean 36-?8 St., :H r. Bond was comrnendabl) brief in an- and io all lh� band_s who go oui to v1s1t their London, W.I. I nouncing his awards, so we were not kept m patrons at this festive sPason the best of luck A NEW ADDITION TO OUR. "WIND INSTRUMENT SERIES " _ suspense J lon "o- . Ilere tl_1ey are :-lst, and a successful tour. I - \'eP-' SANCTUARY OF THE HEART A. w. FORD AND DI STRICT l3owhi Colliery (l\lr. Drake Lfonmer)_ ; :?ncl , \"v ES1'E'R•N '-''fA - R Ketelbey OX . II Dalmellington (:J-Ir_ Oughton) ; 3rd, Ha\\'lck I Bb Cornet (Solo or Duet) with Piano Acc...... Saxhorn (:.\lr. Amos) ; -Uh, St. Laurence (i\Ir. 3/ I . - trn 5th, (Mr. Reid) CALDER VALLEY NO TES Bb Clarinet or Tenor Saxophone (Solo or Duet) with Piano Acc. for lZemembrance Sunda_\' parades, thrre : �Iacdo '.d) ; La'.1{hall Silver � 3/- San: in tile area I 6tl1, J .ab1gatc (l\lr. R1t,:yJ. Hearty ongratu Eh Alto Saxophone (Solo or Duet) with Piano Acc. . . . . has been littlr ouiclour acti' il) � � 3/- - round, io Bo" hdl and turn1 g, the ast month, or, if th,·rc has bt·cn any, lat1ons all espec1all), Trombone, Bb Baritone or Bb Euphonium (Solo or Duet) with l almcliington who qualify to take part m the J10 report s 1ave con1c t o hand• trusL that all D The Halifax .\.ssociatien Contest was held on Piano Acc. f - 1 als in anchester later on, and will be con- ban d s are bu s _ ' l1o\\-e\-er l)r·e[)ar·1· na for· tl-1c'1· r ,'"t11 :.\I ovem ber l i'ith at the Drill Hall, where a arge 3/• after half a century of hard Dalmellington, am sorry missed my notes last month, this to the upper I effort, have gained promotion was due to meI taking my annual holiday in ; it goes to prove if you A 'SOUND' INVESTMENT section of the Association London for ttie big Contest, also through the "CORN A course of study for any recognised . Con'?rab ; ET" BAND JOURNAL keep on trying, success will follow . ; lack of news from bands. However, this month Diploma or Degree pays a full Dividend village. fo r 1953 there will be celebrations m the mnung have got some news from the local Press NOW ON SALE ! There is a glimmer of hope for Collness Band, l Success is Guaranteed . in regard to parades, etc. the works have Tone Poem "King Lear " Drake Rimmer a a new firm have taken over Many of our bands including Hartlepool Old 9/6 · ;; 6d. ;I they Selection " Songs Without Words " Mendelssohn not heard how this will eilect the band Operatic, \Yheatley Hill, Horden Colliery, 8/6 6J . Clearly Defined Courses are are a bit Overture "Pirates of Penzance " Sullivan 7 /6 are preparing for Edinburgh, bul Easington Colliery, and Thornley Colliery, 6d. No. 2 Set Two Hungarian Dances Offered in All Subjects under strength, believe. headed their parades on :November 9th for their Brahms 7/6 6d. I the praise on Cornet Trio "Three Musketeers " Alfred Ashpole 7 /6 Darvcl attended and led annual Armistice Services. was sorry lo hear 6d. of ''. Last Descriptive "A Hunting Trip " H. Holloway 7 Remembrance Day. The sounding that \\.'ingale Colliery Band Icould not turn out /6 6d. Our Bandmasters' Diploma Archibald, Trombone Duet "Two Jolly Sliders " S. Trenchard Post " and " Reveille " by Messrs. for their annual parade owing to some of their 5/6 4d. Successes are Outstanding Cornet Solo "The Nightingale " King and Auld was o[ a high standard. members being at work, but think this difl.i H. Moss 5/6 4d. .A., En'tracte " Narcissus " E. Nevin 4/- Sanquhar, members of the Ayrslure � culty could have been overcomeI if the British Jd. t- have also gained promotion to the 2nd Sect10n ; Contest March "Cardenden " Drake Rimmer 4/- Write fo r Free Prospectus Legion authorities had switched their parade 3d. a very young band, but determined to make Quick Mareh " Balmashanna " Owen Thomas 4/- TH E PARR SC HOOL OF MUSIC, to the afternoon. 3d, Quick March "Strathmore " P. Wellington Chambers, the grade. Blackball Colliery did not turn out on J. Nelson 4/- Jd. 2 Victoria Street, Ayr have not contested lately, I learn there : Armistice day (the first time for many years) Ten splendid New Pieces and Two Popular Reprints to the Tel. BLA 4979 Manchester, 3 is trouble to get members to rehearsals ; this value of I note the Salvation Army Band took their £3 15s. which we offer by subscription on the fol lowing is a general complaint. Od., terms : . place. I understand Blackhall arc rather Any Parts, £2 ls. Od. There was a report that Kilmarnock band Extras 2/· each LANCASTER DISTRICT unsettled at the moment and that Bandmaster 20 & decided to carry on Full Scores of the first two were to disband, but have Xoel Thorpe and the band have parted company. numbers 7/6 each for this year at least. Musical Album fo r 1953 (No . hope they get fixed up with the right man and . 27) Price 2/2 post free have just been reading the typewritten The Ayrshire Bands Assn. Annual Meetmg was thatI we hear from them in the near J future. reports of both the adj udicators' notes on the held on !lth November, when treasurer Davidson Easington Public did not disgrace themselves d his financial state performance of Storey's of Lancaster, under (Dunaskin Doon) submitt� with their trip to London, as thought they ment showing the Association to be 111 a healthy PUBLISHERS Mr. A. E. Brownbill, at the 2nd Section Cham played quite a good band, althoughI I understand New Cumnock on the pionship " D.II." Contest at Bt"lle \'ue, Man state despite the loss at they were well down in the prize list ; however, chester and they are excellent reports, without Solo and Quartette Contest. The Solo and better luck next time. F. RICHA "CORNET" OFFICE a slight slip from which, Quartette Contest will be held at Jl..�aybole on RDSON LTD. a flaw: except ·for , Horden Colliery I note have been engaged SI BSEY BOSTON LINCOLNS according to both judges they soon recovered, 3lst January, 1953, when Mr. Chas. felfer will to play at their Welfare A.F.C. cup-tic with HIRE Tel. : Sibsey 238 and I still fail to understand why they were only adjudicate. They hope to have another snccess .\ccrington Stanley. Bandmaster Scoins likes placed 5th. The band are in fine coaditi n, a:id ful Contest in Ayr Town Hall at the end of to keep his men busy. ?. I still advise them not to be slaYes to the Daily March or April. I was pleased to hear that Mr. C. Midgley Herald " Contests, but to go in for some of the Sorry to report that Mr. R. Telfer of Ayr SOMERSET DORSET NOTES Jan·is (late bandmaster of \.Vest Hartlepool Public & _Industries were on parade on H.emem Open Contests, where there are m�1ch better Burgh is once again in hospital. A lad from the brance Sunday Band) has been appointed bandmaster to Head and are to give a concert in testpieces. They had a very good time at the barracks conducted them on Remembrance Day. \>Yrightson's Band of Stockton, and my readers J arrow. Galston were in church on Reinembrance Day I would like to ·wish the Editor and Staff of the Armistice Celebrations at Galgate on Remem will join me in wishing him every success with Sorry to report that Mr. Geo. Ha "B.B.N." also all bands in my area a very lcrow is ill when the band led the praise and jo· ined in and brance Sunday. They are also booked a_gain for his new combination. has consulted a specialist. George has the concert at the Royal Albert Institut1011, and the service. happy Xmas. worked COASTGUARD hard for bands, and one could be Benwhat led the parade at the unveiling of A few weeks back had the pleasure of for the A.T.C. festival at the Ashton Hall during excused for saying too hard. have no the memorial stone for the American airman attending a Musical FestivalI given hy the doubt December. They are once again looking forward that this has affected his health,I Rugby Citadel Band at the H.Q. of the Yeovil but where to their own concert with the Famous "'elsh lost in the crash at Casphaion last year. HUDDERSFIELD NOTES would you find anyone with his heart Dunaskin Doon, I learn, are having better Salvation Army, a big band, some 35 members, more in Singers at the Ashton Hall, "·hich is one of the banding? \\'e appreciate his work and results at practice ; they hope to be at Ayr and a .real first class performance. I noted with wish him highlights of the seas on. . a speedy recovery. . Contest. interest the number of bandsmen present, Lancaster S.A. haYe JUSt held their 74th Our congratulations go to the membe o the In closing_ I would like to wish my New Cumnock Silver had a full band at n; f perhaps to learn from this band just how a rich _ readers, Anniversary, when. the week-end meetings we�e Hade Edge band on their victory at the Rochdale b also the Editor and Staff, a merry Xmas Millport for the benefit of patients the e. can e played. and conducted by the S.A. . Staft led by Captam : Contest. First in selection and firstin deportment P.P. a happy New Year. .\. Galston and N ewmilns are prepanng hard Most of the bands in my area have been busy Dodd who is himself a bandsman. Tl1e cele is good going. They are hard at work on the XOVACASTRTA�. for championship, the latter have been busy attending Carnivals. was at Chard (Som.) brations started with a tea party on Saturday testpiece for the Durham Yorkshire Contest. filling up the vacancies required. where Axmins ter, CrewkerneI and Chard Bands afternoon. The band, under l\1r. France, Slaithwaite attended the Rochdale Contest B. By the advent of Dalmellington t_o U e lst were in attendance. Ilminster Carnival Com rendered suitable music at all week-end services. � but were unsuccessful. They have had to Brigadier orton from the Head Office o the Section, this will be the first time m history mittee, understaml, were out lo cut the f withdraw from the Durham Yorkshire Contest. I London S.A.X A.S. had charge all the that Ayrshire will have three bands in this class. expenses this year, and only engaged two bands, o[ A successful concert was held recently in their :J.S rat's 16an� «tont I have looked through the new Journal. Bai_ids Kingsbury and Yeovil \Vorkers ; I can't say ests proceedings. band room. will be well advised to study same ; notlung I was pleased with either of them. K.O.R.L.R., under B.l\I. Page, ha; e been very Marsden M.I. held a very successful Slow too difficult, and cheap at the price. I understand Mr. Horace Grey has resigned busy recently. In addition to giving concerts at Melody Contest in their club premises. There MANCHESTER the Battn. Headquarters, lhey played for the REGAL as Musical Director to the Fisher & Ludlows was a splendid entry and the decision of Mr. Y Xorth \Vestern Area Brass Bands Association, large demonstration in connection with the ��-� �-�� \ orks Band of Birmingham and has now moved -+-· S. Garside was very well received. l\lanchester District, will hold British Legion at the Ashton Hall on �ovember to Sidmouth, having been appointed Musical a Contest for ROSSENDALE EAST LANCS Kirkburton Victoria held a harvest festival member bands of their district Sth, and also on Remembrance Sunday, when & Director of Sidmouth Silver. understand only, in the in their bandroom which made a sum of for T Canteen of the Clayton A nilinc Co. Ltd., they accompanied the hymns at the Cenotaph 1 Crewkerne have booked Mr. Grey to coach on the band funds. am informed that they£ 0 are Sunday, January l8th, 1953. Refreshments Service. am very pleased to note that Mr. By the time these notes are printed the Solo I them for the S.\\'.B.B.A. Contest at Torquay. prepared to receive applications for membership available. Adjudicator, Mr. Page has aT good class of learners, both brass ;i.nd and Quartette Contest promoted by the Irwe�l By the time these notes appear in print we shall C. Buttress. . of the band as they are short handed. News Test pieces : Section B, " WaysideE. reed, and the boys are very keen. Several of the Springs Band will be over. Spnngs and their know the result of this Contest, but judging by Scenes " or comes to hand that Mr. T. Black has resigned "The Viking " (both W. & R.). bandsmen lend a hand in teaching them. live wire secretary are to be comphme�ted on the marked improvement of this band, I shall his position of B.M. to the band. Details from contest secretary : Calder \'ale gave a grand concert at the staging this event, we have had_ very little m be surprised if Crewkerne are not in the prizes. Mr. R. Lindley and Skelmanthorpc have had MITTOX, 14 Era Street, Sale, Manchester. village hall on behalf of the band funds before this district for a long tune. This band gave a Also hear good reports of a Concert given by auditions by the B.B.C. but I am informed �hey I a good audience, when I am pleased to say they splendid sacred conc�rt in a local _chapel on this band, Mr. H. Grey conducting, at the local failed to pass the test. Better luck next time. o played very well, and they Yery much appre November 2nd, prov1dmg the music for the T wn Hall, to open the Carnival \V eek. STALYBRIDGE Both these bands are attending the Durham I hymns, and playing a few items in between. cannot give a report on bands attending this Second Annual ciated the items gi,-en by the Priory Singers Yorkshire Contest at Spennymoor. Brass Band Contest, pro from Lancaster Parish Church. The baud spent a most enjoyable evening, and would Carnival as it fell on the lst of Kovember, and moted by Stalybridge Publb Band, I Mr. H. Swallow has resigned his position as conducted the service round the Cenotaph on recommend this type of service to other churches you may guess I was at the Empress Hall. Saturday. February 21st, 1953, in Town · B.M. to the Meltham and Meltham Mills. He and bands it was most colourful, and the Sorry to hear that Mr. E. C. Turner, of Exeter, Hall, Stalybridge . Sunday, Xovember 2ml, al Calder Vale, and also has joined Lindley as assistant solo cornet and 'l'estpiece, choice of band are f�st making hosts of friends by their has orders to rest from his work, I am sure we "Medea" (W. "La on Sunday, November 9th, they accompanied his experience should be a great asset to the band. & R.), Traviata" (W. unselfish service. all wish him a speedy return. R.). lst prize, Boosey & the hymns and led the armistice procession at Meltham & Meltham Mills have re-engaged and Hawkes I am told the district officials of N.W.B.B.A. Some of the bands in this area are now being Challenge Cup and £20 ; 2nd, Harry Morecambe which was rnnch appreciated by the Mr. W. Kave as Bandmaster and, if given good Pollard C<;ll'poration and Citizens. are workincr away with the idea of making us booked for the Coronation celebrations, and Cup and £12 ; 3rd, £8 ; 4th, £4. Also support b the members, he should do well. I sit up and take notice. A very helpful meeting feel sure bands will be in big demand. I hope all specials. Adjudicator, :Mr. Carnforth S.A., Mr. R. Postlethwaite, are very I understandy there has been a considerable H. Mileman, was held at Bacup last month. bands will consider their own Town requirements Grimethorpe. popular ·with the townspeople as they serenade change of personnel in the band. Haslingden Boro and also Helmshore have . first, even if it means a smaller fee. Remember Details from Secretary J. MEir the district each weekend . They had the honour Our Area representatives at the " Daily nDITH, ofn1arching the members of the Council chamber arranged local concerts, and thereby are retammg you cret support from your own town all the 18 Springbank Street, Stalybridge. Herald " Championship Final, Black _Dyk_e, and public interest. I year,0and band committees should bear this in the leaders of the churches round the streets Brighouse & Rastrick and Carlton Mam did Goodshaw have been active. They competed mind. to the Cenotaph where they accompanied the not achieve their ambitions. Black Dyke ATHERTON at Bury and Rochdale contests, and although Crewkerne Contest Committee are hoping to hymns and played selections. secured 3rd prize but the big surprise was that I am pleased to note the Morecambe Junior not in the prize list, showed us that they are have two sections, and I hear from Mr. Shef>h�rd Brass Band Contest in aid of the Ather Brighouse & Rastrick were left out after such a ton Branch of Silver Band are still progressing, but am sorry to still a force to be reckoned with. that the prize money is to be increased, prov1dmg the St. John Ambulance splendid performance. Brigade, on say they have lostthe services of Mr. \Vaymouth. Stacksteads turned out for the Remembrance enough bands enter. Saturday, 28th February. 1953, Holmbridge Quartette Contest attracted a I in the Drill Hall, Mealhouse A youth, Master R. Prestwick, is Deputy Service, and pleased their friends_ with the The bands of Handley, \Vilton, Fovant, Lane, Atherton. record number of entries. 23 parties entered the Testpiece, "Melodies and is teachtng the band at present. youngsters they have trained. New umformswere Mere, Wincanton, Gillingham and Shaftesbury of Long Aigo" Bandmaster contest and played. Barrf Ostlere trombones gave a massed bands performance un�er the (W. R.). Prizes : lst, £20 and Boosey They had the honour of supplying the music for on view ; I trust this is just a forecast of good 22 & again carried off the premier award with an . � C. Brooks, Yeovil, at Shaftes and Hawkes Challenge Shield ; 2nd, £10 the stone laying ceremony of the New Ambu times to come. baton of Mr. of inspiring performance. Mr. S. B. Wood, of bury (Dorset) Carnival Week, on the final day. and The Coulton Challenge Cup ; 3rd, £5 ; lance Hall, Middleton Rd., Heysham, and led Before ex notes, Xmas playing will the n t :Morecambe, was the adjudicato� and_ he had an Sorry to report the death of Mr. Alfred £3 : £2. Adjudicator, Mr. Harold the March Past with the Mayor in attendance. have claimed our attention. Do your best to arduous task in placing the pnze wmncrs. vV edlake, Bandmaster of Watchet 1own, (Somer- 4t:YCossh. . 51 11, They have a good strong committee, Mr. G. H. give as much pleasure as possible to your public, To the Editor, his staff, fellow scribes and h Secretary, :Mr. J. PEACOCK, George and do play your very best ; the grand old set). He ad given over 60 years service to the 4 Martindale is the Hon. Secretary, and they are bandsmen everywhere, may I extend the best tunes can be inspiring to all. band world and his loss will be keenly felt. I Street, Atherton, Manchester. hoping to appoint a Bandmaster soon. wishes for a happy Xmas and prospero,:s and A happy Xmas to our Editor and staff, and offer my sympathy to Mr. \Vedlake's relations I am glad to note Morecambe Boro have good banding in the year 1953. to bandsmen friends everywhere. and his bandsmen. reformed and appointed Mr. Frank vVaymouth OLD TROMBO E LEICESTER WEAVER X 1. All bands should be getting in some good as · B.M. I hope for a good report in the New Leicester Band Festival, Easter Monday, Year. rehearsals on their intended Coronation pro- grammes. I advise band asters to get the eve 6th April, 1953. Four Sections. Fourth Section JOHX-0-GAUXT � � 1 such as Songs of England, . will be limited to bands of players and STOCKPORT N.O TES popular 1nusic 20 BANDSMEN. 'S CO�EGE OF "Scotland," etc., etc., from \Vright & Round conductor ; \Vorks and Colliery Bands not accepted for this class. . Section II te�t-piece : THE also the " Coronation March " published by NATIONAL BRASS BAND M_USIC "Bianca e Fernando " (W.&R. ) ; Sect10n III : CONTESTING COUNCIL Here we are at the end of another year, and \V. & R. You can obtain a grand selection of I hope a good one for us all. national and patriotic music for the coronation "The Golden Dawn " (W.&R.). Adjudicators, . Results of the Autumn Examinations Messrs. Harry Mortimer, G. H. Bicknell, F. I suppose a lot of us will be lookmg forward vear from 34 Erskine Street, Liverpool, 6. Elementary , Grades . Braithwaite, and H. J. Easey. Schedules ready During the general meeting of the National to Xmas playing. \Vhat would be Xmas w1th_out TROMBONE. early in New Year. Brass B