lst, PER ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION REGISTERED FOR LIVERPOOL, DECEMBER 1954 d POST .Ld Post Free No. 879 TRANSMISSION ABROAD PRICE 4 . 52 • 5/6 NEWWith specialAND IMPROVEDforeword by EDITION Frank Wright, Esq., I••· NOW READY Adjudicator.Professor Guildhall School of Music, and eminent IT'S A FACT! 1955 AREA BRASS BAND CHAMPIONSHIP B.B.J. 2nd SECTION TEST PIECE The B &H 'IMPERIAL'��d�i CORNET 857 Rsso.n... The Cornet for the choice of discriminating players.•.• CORNET is arge bore, giving the modern tone YOU-with the medium-l TRUMPET TUTOR colour of to-day, and with superb valve action. THAMESSUI TEVALLEY By S. Balfour 16/8 (plus 9d. postage) 1954 V. * rders for these de luxe models have been received in fromO bands, including :- by H E N R Y G E E H L Send for many it NOW I FERODO WORKS FINEDON OLD BESSON, 15 West Street, Lond on, W.C.2. COLLIERY CLIPSTONE COLLIERY WOODHORN B.B. Set 12/6 net. Full Score 6/- net. BASFORD HALL COLLIERY REDGATE BOYS' BESTWOOD COLLIERY PEGSWOOD COLLIERY STANTON IRONWORKS LLANELLY SILVER LIVERPOOL TRANSPORT LINGDALE SILVER Band Teachers, Adjudicators and Soloists HERRINGTON COLLIERY FRECKLETON SUBSCRIPTION DISTRICT HUGGLESCOTE ELLISTOWN CHADDERTON & & AL SO LUMLEY COLLIERY PLEAS LEY COLLIERY COLLIERY SHIRLAND MINERS BAND. WALTER B. HARGREAVES THORNLEY NOW AVAILABLE FO R BRASS A NEW ORIGINAL WORK FOR SEVEN SISTERS SILVER HOGGARTH'S WORKS WARRENPOINT SILVER LANGLEY PRIZE A bright and easy overtu re by the composer BRASS BAND Professor of Cornet SUNDERLAND TRANSPORT of " Lustspiel." (Royal Marines School of Music) ys' Free Trial. Easy terms B.B,J. Send for detai ls TO-DAY. Seven da B.B.J. 854 CONDUCTOR AND ADJUDICATO� and part exchanges arranged. 555 FRENCH COMEDY OHN PEEL SUITE 34 VICTORIA ROAD, r------Band Dept.,------� - To POST I DEAL KENT. LTD., BOOSEY HAWKES W OVERTURE &Stanhope Place, Marble Arch, . Frederick Close, TO·DAY J I1 2 I by CLIFFO RD PH ILLIPS I am interested in the Imperial " Cornet. Please send details. I by K�LER B�LA NO EL THO RPE I u I I I B.B. Set 12/6 net. B.B. Set 12/6 net. Full Score 6/- net...... I " Imperial " Medel with I Name ...... SOLO CORNET, BAND TEACHER AND Bb CORNET. I I Postaae extra ADJVDICATOR famous B. H. Valve Action. Frosted silver I Address ...... I & I L L 1ham 18 TENNYSON A VENUE, finish. OOSE AW E TD I DEPT., REGENT ST., ONDON, AN 060 S J., ., MUS C 295 W.I. 2 2 _ B Y H K L-��':� �4__.:,:·.:,:·.:,:·.:,::,:::,:::,:::,::·.:.::.:::::.:.::.::::.:::;:,::::;.:,:·.:,:·.:,:·.:,:·.:,:·.:,:·.:,:·.:,:::,::_:: _! le BLACKBALL COLLIERY, WEST HARTLEPOOL, £40: 10: 0 Co. DURHAM. ICK CLOSE, STANHOPE PLACE, LONDON, W.2. PADDINGTON BOOSEY & HAWKES LTD., Band Dept., Instrument Division, FREDER 3091/4 GEO. HAWKINS * (Band Teacher) * HOBSICK, BRINSLEY, NOTTB. 13, Teacher and Harmony by !>09t Rsson...-THE CHOICE FOR A GREAT OCCASION! * of Theory * JOHN . FAULDS, M.B.E. have proved themselves ! These convincing figures, taken from signed state Once again Besson instruments BAND TEACiiER ADJUDICATOR originals of which are in our possession), show beyond any shadow of doubt how high the instru AND ments (the * KENNEDY CRESCENT, KIRKCALDY. * to Band Secretaries before 44 ' ments are held in the estimation of contesting bands. Questionnaires are sent FIFE each contest, and figures advertised after the events are always indisputable. The following apply to the HAROLD LAYCOCK * Daily Herald Championships in London, on October 16th, 1954. * PUPILS PRIVATE POSTAL AND THE.IR CONDUCTORS HE.ARTY CONGRATULATIONS TO THE. BANDS BAND TEACHER ORADJUD :iiCATQB SECOND SECTION AND CHAMPIONSHIP SECTION * LOWSON TERRACE 23 * FORFAR, ANGUS playing R,sso.rz... ST sT CONDUCTOR : HARRY MORTIMER, Esq., O.B.E. 15 I FAIREY AVIATION WORKS I WHARNCLI FFE playing Rsson.. DAVID ASPINALL * SILKSTONECONDUCTOR : E. HOOLE,COLLIERY Esq. 18 * playing Rsso.rz... Director, Ransome Mulee Work•' 2ND THIRD SECTION MW!ica.l & B&nd : ALEX MORTIMER, Esq. 16 Ooodootor, O>Uiery 61ld Friary Brewen C.CONDUCTOR W .S. (MANCHESTER) tLa,te Ore.well .rz... * Bands) l sT playing Rsso * lS BAND TEACHER, BAND Cl!ORAL �SSOJZ... CONDUCTOR : H. L. KEARSLEY, Esq. AND playing CONTEST ADJUDICATOR l Ro q., 14 WHITBURN MINERS T A Y "PRIORY VIEW," FOURTH SECTION FRIARY ROAD. FODENS MOTOR WORKS 14 * NEWARK-ON-TRENT, NOTTS. * Ii Tel.1 Newarll ;:�� ��,s� : ;;;;;��� o;.IE�ying Rssan.. ST playing Rssa.rz... 466-1-8·9 4TH CONDUCTOR : ERIC BALL, Esq. 10 I WOODHORNCONDUCTOR : CECIL COLLIERY PEACOCK, Esq. S. S. ILIFFE * * H. RAND TEACHER ADJUDICATOR WEST STREET, LONDON, W.C.2. AND CO. LTD., NUTFIE.LD BESSON ROAD. LEICESTER & 15 Rssan.. 10 TEMPLE BAR ONLY * * 9 18-9 CHOICE- W. WOOD 0 YOUR CONDUCTOR TEACHER BandsAND a 0W111 Y Speciality COLBECK STREET, HANSON LANE, A Case is an Investment 6 HALIFAX, YORKS. 6ood REYNOLDS SHAPED CENTRE OPENING ARE SMART AND STRONG, BEING BUILT OF H. MUDDIMAN BAND TEACHER ADJUDICATOR TIMBER COVERED IN BEST QUALITY REXINE, WITH STRONG LOCKS AND HANDLES "ASHBURN,"AND ALLOA J. BODDICE
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= ALL INSTRUMENTS FLUGEL 4 T. TROMBONE 6 HAROLD BARKER 15 0 10 0 = = (Musical Director. Late Creswell CollieryJ NEW RECONDITIONED T. HORN 6 G. TROMBONE 7 BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR o�(:=;::o 15 0 10 0 & "SOMERVILLE," ECKI�GTO� = ALL ACCESSORIES BARITONE 7 TRUMPET 4 5 INSTRUMENTS SHEFFIELD 10 0 0 Phone : Eckington 273. Lieut. JOHN FLETCHER SENR. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCTOR TBOS. REYNOLDS &: SONS LTD. AND ADJUDICATOR Brass - Military - Orchestra COMMON LANE, SOUTHOWRAM, 7 43 CHAPEL STREET, SALFORD, 3, MANCHESTER HALIFAX, ESTABLISHED 1862 OUR ONLY ADDRESS TEL : BLACKFRIARS 5530 Yorks. HAROLD MOSS
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NEW AND RECONDITIONED Dr. DENIS WRIGHT CONDUCTOR, ADJUDICATOR & THEY ABE 600B - VERY 600B LECTURER. 28 BRICKWALL LANE, RUISLIP' MIDDLESEX. 'Phone Ruislip 2463. OUGHT TO BE THEY ARE REPAIRED BY : DRAKE RIMMER
BAND TEACHER ADJUDICATOR AND YERS HARRISON LTD.· "MIRELLA," MILTON ROAD ' KIRKCALDY ,,,, MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MAKERS KIRKCALD\I' Phoner 114 JOHN BALDWIN � �207-�15 GT. JACKSON ST., MANtJHESTER, 15 Phone CJENtral 3639 LIU.M., B.B.C.M. BAND TEACHER & ADJUDICATOR ASPER THE 'EST REPAIRS IN THE TRADE " SERVICE WITH SATISFACTION " STREET, NETHERFIELD ' plus NOTTINGHAM. 'Phone : 58704. 2 WRIGHT & ROUND'S BRASS BAND NEWS. lst DECEMBER, 1954.
Teachers, Adjudicators and Soloists Band J. M. HINCHLIFFE MINOR20 words 5/-. 2/- for eachADV additional ERTISEMENTSwords. Remittances must accompany adver· FURTHER B!&ck 10 BAND&ui>hooium '.PEACHER SoloiBt (late Dyke·DJ D C 8-lT tisement and reach us by the 24th of the month. For Box address at our Office count six AND A U I A OR word•, a�d add 6d. for forwardins of replies. This ,-ate does not apply to Trade Adverts. NEWTON STREET, HYDE, 56 h celebrated Cornetlist CHESJJIRE. ERBERT BROOKES, t e SMITH, Solo Cornet, B ass Band Trainer and Adjudicator, l e o en ments • is open to r ( at of Wingates) is n � ?pen for gage teach or Judge au ywhere. Terms : Teacher, ca . Library "R Beaumont,0 asH Soloist, or Ad tor - e Scarborough Road, Muston, Filey, Yorks. Parrin Lane, Winton, an es er.Judi Th SENSATIONA HERBERT SUTCLIFFE M c t BANDSMAN'S L�& h HE COLLEGE OF MUSIC.-All inquiries should be made to the Secretary, HARRY RYDER, HE ALEXANDER OWEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Mr. Musical Director b .:.:_�osemede,"T Road, Bestwood, Notts. FUND. Full details regarding Examinations CaXI e 614 ?rfoor ( ) obtainedT from the Secretary, J. BUTLER, 29 Levens IRST CLASS MILITARY BAND - VICXE:P.B•ARMBTRONGS LIMITBD llfr. has vacancies for lsT and TILL CLEARED Street, Moston, Manchester, 2No CORNET PLAYERS, also BOYS (all instruments, BARROW SH PYARD 10. F . I SILVER BAND or keen lads with no musical experience). Regular Bandsmen LIMITED QUANTITY � II National BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDIOATOR TAFF BAND VACANCIES-ALAMEIN BAND, ROYAL preferred, but Servicemen of good standard accepted. for ad TANK REGT. can accept a few young i.Jlstrumentalists Good opportunities vancement. Good engagement season. EX-POLICE CEDAR ROAD Apply BANDMASTER s BN. ' 0 F F ER forS ai:e yearo. Apply to DIRECTOR OF MUSIC, , l T THE KING S ROYAL 41 training, 15-17 / BARROW-IN -FURN SS ALAMEIN BAND, TIDWORTH, HANTS. RIFLE CORPS., B.A.0.R. 16. E - ou MUST TRY - -- y " GREEN ISLE" Quartet for 2 Cornets PART w��� ����N Gooo QUARTETTE .A.ND SLQW MJJ:LODYd CON'T'E.ST. Hom (or Barit.) and Euph., Full Score and Parts 4/.; promoted by Kingswood Evangel Silv<>r Ban , 11th My "VIVA VOC1'" books, 5/3 OVERCOATS GEORGE THOMPSON December. 'l'estpiece, anv and Quartf.•tte. post free.-ALFRED ASH o Irons. W.Secretar y, R. POLE, Bishop's Stortford, Herts. B,B.C.M., L.a.s.M. Adjudicator, Mr. Mr. E. J. "GarthA. House." Gra,ntham Road. RRANGING. - COMPOSITIONS HARMONISED IMPORTANT: When writing FORJDfA.J.'<. 27 n w o SCORED, REVISED for u li ation. BAND TEACHER Al}JUDICA O Ki gs o d, ·:Bristol. p b c Piano Parts Only AND T R transposed.A First-class - CHAS. A. COOPER, U Each for details and samples, state ' AND of the ARGYLL SUTHERLAND HJGHLANDERS work. I the B nd m n 8 Columbia Streat, Huthwaite, Notts. £4 Auociatea Teacher a & a requires players, and Boys, Apply BA D- quantity to s 15-17. and sizes required. College of Music MASTER,B STIRLING CASTLE, STIRLI::-IG. IST'S CABLE WORKS BAND, Newcastle-under-Lyme, (2) \) Staffs. President, D. A. V. Rist, Esq. The ANNUAL iOR SA LE, CORNET, just silver-pleted, as new, in case, c/o JOHN WHITE FOOTWEAR BAND, [ . SJLOW MELODY AND QCARTETTE CONTEST will be held � £10. SOPRANO S. P.S.A. faultless, in case, £8. EUPIIO- in the Concert Hall and Staff Canteen on Saturday, February HIGHAM FERRARS, NORTHANTS. NIUM, Brass Higham, £10. BBb BASS short compact model, 2Gth, QUARTETTE CIJAMPIONSHIP OF THE ARMY Phone Rushden 2236 excellent condition, Sent on approval. G. TROMBO E, 1955. Design&ers NAand MakersVY ofSUPPLY N MIDLANDS AND NORTH OF ENGLAND. Prize, Rist's Attractive UniformsSTOR ES Brass £7, case. DOE,£15. North Drive, Hounslow, Middx. Challenge Shield and Mayers Harrison Trophy,lst with Cash 153 PRAED - 7·1 - & STREET, PADDINGTON, LONDON, FIRE BRlGADE. 15s. 2ud Prize, 5s. Od. W.2 AND OF THE MANCHESTER £15 Od. £10 10s. Od. 3rd Prize, £5 4th _ Telephone: PADdington 2066/67. req SOT_O CORNETS, Prize £2 2s. Entrance Fee IO/·. OPE::-1 SOLOS: Telegrams: "C.ash, " Paddington 2066, HARRY MORTIMER Following instr,1mentalists uired: Od. J. W. London � B )fust be prepared to Cartwright Trophy and Cash 2nd Prize, 0s. EUPHONIUMS and TRO\IBONES. .£3. .Cl 1 Od. 3rd BA.ND TRAINER A.ND ADJUDICATOR Age (up to .35 Prize I5/·. Trophy for Best Bass. Entrance Fee 2/6. train and serve as operational Firemen. 19-31 JUNIOR Office Address : for members of Forces). Height ft. m. SOLOS: lst Prize, Trophy and Cash £I s. 2nd Prize, ex-regular 1l.)i. 5 7 lO Od. BOLTON AND DISTRICT (slacking feet), chest 36 in. (111inimm11 expansi�11 :1 in.). Lbs. Od. 3rd Prize, 7s. 6d. Entrance Fee Is. 6d. Adjudicators: SOUTH WEST LANCASHI RE Cfo. B.B.C., LONDON, W.l. Tel. Museum 1633 pay Os. Od. per week. Application Forms T. F. Atkinson, Esq., Bradford, Yorks. (Open Solos and Commencing £8 I Private Address ; from BAKD SECRETARY, Manchester Fire Brigade Head· Quartcttcs); H. Goodier, Esq., Musical Director Rist's Works quarters, Fairfield Street, Manchester, 1. Band (Junior Solos). Good facilities for rehearsals, coaches, The 'Vinter 3 VIS COURT, 50 LADBROKE GROVE, Gardens concert series is now in Many apologies A cars, etc. Dinners, Teas and Refreslunenls. Stewards in · r to readers for the omission of OBCROSS PRIZE BA:\DS ANNUAL SLOW MELODY foll swmg . . '' hilst not as many brass bands KENSINGTON, LONDON, W.11 attendance. A good welcome to all competitors, old and new are my note� for the �nvemher CONTEST will take place on Saturday, February 5th, engaged issue. Other business Tel. Bayswater 1129. and their friends to Rist's Annual Contest. Book the Date, .as m pre".ous years I believe all Bolton D Further details later. prevented me from posting them February 26th, I955. Entry Forms and particulars from bands 111 get in time. The 1955. v.: their fair share. The first Brass contests at HUSSARS for C. V. Gennery, Contest Secretary, Rist's Cable Works Band, Rochdale and Bury were successful TH Q.O. BAND will shortly have vacancies band this season was the composite band of the MUSICIANS. Applications arc welcomed from men due Newcastle, Staffs. Phone in keeping many bands awake CLIFTON JONES 692li. (1 B�lton Branch . during this slack for7 Call Up. For full details and answers to your questionna re, ) of the N.W.A.B.B.A. Tl s i OULD A:'l"Y BAND who wish to take a Whit Fridav u penod before Chnstmas. Cadi5head Public s1 � c/o. New \"X7 bemg a picked were ply B N M R, Q USSARS, IV in their estimates to ear a band from the members of the CORNET SOLOIST' BAND TEACHER c� ; T�I c: · 524 booking please send me as ly s successful at both these ester oa • or S· llll • es re. contests, and I think � � � i t � �i possible-W. E. ASHWORTH, Lower Sherriff St., J{ochdale. vanous bands, �hey gave a first class show ADJUDICATOR g 40 with a fair amount of luck, which all bands must AND 1 under the direct10n of M . C. C nnon. As P..RIVA'i'E PUPILS � �; ': have, we shall see them again contesting regu- mentioned m last month s B.B. ::'\." the fee l OAD, BACUP, LANCtj. arly in 1955. 142 BURNLEY R for this is to be. handed to Farnworth Old, to BACUP Haigh Brass, although very disappointed at Pnone: 100 TWELFTH ANNUAL NOW RE-PRINTED help defra:r their London expenses. A very Bury, were successful in being amongst 0 fine spmt mdeed. the REG. LITTLE BRASS QUARTETTE CHAMPIONSHIPS Th n f c . prizes at Rochdale. e Seco Se t o Sa re Se raes At Burnden Park this season we have had d d The Reaper has again taken his toll in OF GREAT BRITAIN four bands engaged, Bolton Band, Bolton this MUSICAL DIRECTOR, Containing : . area, and it is with much regret I report Public, Eagle?'. Mills, and Walkden. I hear these the Rhyl Urban District Council (Promoted by Morris Motors Band) 57 FAV OURITE SACRED SONGS, SOLOS, death of YI�. Tom Glover, a well known \Varring four bands :will fimsh the season out. BETTWS PRIVATE HOTEL ANTHEMS, CHORUSES, CAROLS, ton cornetist. Mr. Glover died suddenly SATURDAY, 5th FEBRUARY, 1955 Eagley Mills attended both Bury and Roch- on KINMEL BAY, N. WALES HYMNS, Etc. Monday, November 15th. Tommy Glover was R dale Contests. Although up agamst some of the i{yL fril7, . an ideal bandsman, and remained loyal to all "'1on11 Opj:in Championship best 2nd Section bands m the country, they put the Ready for immediate use, bound and bands he had been associated with. Com up a Ood show. They gave a grand cone1 er m F. ATKINSON Test-Piece : Own Choice. numbered in uniform order. !;" . . � mencing his career with the R.A.O.B. band, he TOM the Vic.tona Hall, B ollon, for tbe over sixties, . remained with them till they were disbanded ; Brass Instrumental Teacher, City of Leeds 1 Prize : The " Morris " Challenge Trophy, £40 Price I /3 per book tlus bemg well received by everyone pres nt. st . � afterwards he j�ined the old Borough Band, City of Bradford Education Authorities Cash and a special prize presented by They also did the Arn11slice Service at Horwich, un& now Bnhsh Legion, and remained with them Messrs. W. Paxton Co. Ltd. WRIGHT ROUND, 34 Erskine St., Liverpool, 6 an engagement they have had for a number TEACHER & ADJUIJICATOK & & until his untimely end. He was fifty-six years BA�lJ 2nd Prize : The " Mayers Harrison " Challenge of years. of age. Another well CRo:--,.,1 1' GR�:A1 Ho1noN. . . . known \Yarrington per c.;;TREET, & Bolton Band did the Bolton Service, which 4.1 71788. BRADFORD, YORKS. Trophy, £15 Cash, and a special prize . . . sonality in the music world, Mr. C. H. Dawson, Tel., Brad:ord was held on Victona Squa�e i;i front of he presented by Messrs. Besson Co. t has also recently passed away. Mr. Dawson will & Cenota h. T ey followed this with a concert to Ltd. I_J � be remembered for the Dawson Festival Contest, FRANK BRAITHWAITE Four Popular Chrl"stmas Carols the Umtecl e�erans m the clubroom. 3rd Prize v . which took place annually in the Parr Hall, : £5 Cash and a special prize presented ,, Bolton .J ubhc look 9�1te smart m their new (Musical Director, Gomersal Mills Band), .. SILENT NIGHT 1 Warriugton . He was for many years, secretary by Messrs R. Smith Co. Ltd. umforms. I would hke their new secretary,_ . Late of Foden's and Horwich R.M.J. & . of the 'Narnngton Bands Association. "WE THREE KI NGS OF ORIENT ARE " M r. . oJ , oH e lt t I t hme ave some news. . The Warrington Pensioners Quartette keeps BAND TEACHER ADJUDICATOR Grade "A" Championship "THE HOLLY AND THE IVY" Kearsley are trymg bar� �o get ready for next AND busy. On November 4th, they played at a MOUNT STREET CowLER�Lfl'. Test-Piece : Own Choice. season ; they have a i::romismg set of youngsters, 12 "IT CAME UPON MIDNIGHT CLEAR " concert organised by the Halton Methodist Near HUDDERSFlELD A and I wis Mr. Higgmbottom and the old 1 st Prize : The " Boosey Hawkes " Challenge � Church, near Runcorn, the proceeds being for a Phone ; Milnsbridge 508. & Arranged by ). A. fa1thfuls, \.\. Sim, J. Mayoh, etc., every success. Trophy, £15 Cash and a special prize GREENWOOD Church Restoration Fu,1d. Mr. Wm. Rutter now New comers to our Association, Ainsworth presented by Messrs. Uniform Price, parts, 4/-. Extra Parts, Jd. each . well past three score and teu, played a c 'ornet 20 and D1stnct, are worlung hard to get new ALBERT E. BADRICK Clothing Equipment Co. Ltd. solo, in addition to playing tbe lst cornet part & WRIG HT ROUND, 34 Erskine St., Liverpool, 6 uniforms for the 1955 season. They have started ADJUDICATOR in the Quartette items. BAND TEACHER 2nd Prize : £10 Cash. & a senes of concerts at clubs, etc., m Bury and AND . Latchford Subscription and the Preston Brook ROAD, BUCKHAVEN, district and hope to swell their umform fund 65 EAGLE 3rd Prize : £5 Cash. Silver were engaged on Remembrance Sunday, ROSSENDALE & EAST LA NCS tlus way. I hear Belmont are still rehearsmg FIFE, SCOTLAND. ancl Widnes Borough Band were on a similar Enquiries to :- but I don't hear anything of their progress ___ ; engagement at T. F. MORCO MBE, Band Manager, . Sankey Church. a !me, Mr. Hall, will be welcome. Compliments of the season R. H. PENROSE Morris Motors Ltd., Cowley, Oxford. pleasant to our Editor A surprise reached me in the form of a Darwen are still keeping up to sta!ldard and fellow scribes, and all bandsmen. ' Consultant and Tutor (Band Dept.) Devon "District News Letter." Apparently this is the I expect they are contemplating attending the RAVENSWOOD. County Education Authority idea oI the local District Committee as a means "D.H." Contest this time. I was speaking to of keeping each member band in touch with their Bandmaster, M. A. Walmersley, at one BAND TEACHER ADJUDICATOR !Jand Teachers. Adjudicators and Soloist• LONDON AREA AND their neighbours. It is a well edited news letter of the conductors' conferences recently; he NOTES " Exponent of Tone " (good work Mr. Collins), and closes with an seems quite keen. successful t itio ) ALWYN G. LLOYD (Over 35 years' u n appreciation by lhe District Chairman, Mr. Radcliffe Bora are having good rehearsals and T 1954 draws to a close and with this issue I MAGDALEN ROAD, EXE ER G. H. Banks, and I can recommend we 45 Musical Director the idea lo may see them in the contest field again. take the opportunity of wishing all bands all districts. in my Fishponds (Bristol) British Legion Band Farnworth Old are busy rehearsing for the area, the Editor, and all those who have sup Burnley Alliance have had a successful " Roses match," which HARRY RYDER BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR will be all over by the ported me in my efforts d'Hing the past vear to season, and had a wonderful outing on October time these notes are in print. 111ake this L.T.C.L., B.B.C.M. 23 PARNALL ROAD, FISHPONDS, BRISTOL column interesting month by month ' 9th, visiting Morecambe and Blackpool. Best Here's wishing the Editor, fellow scribes, and a very Happy BAND TEACHER ADJUDICATOR Tel. : Bristol 54280 Xmas. AND of luck boys, at the Lanes. v. Yorks. Contest bandsmen everywhere, the season's greetings I was pleased to Associated Teacher to the Bandsman's College . have a line from Mr. Allan of at Huddersfield and all the best for 1955. the Luton of Music. JOSEPH HOLMES Band, who �nforms me thev are Colne Borough have fulfilled a good number of BOLTONIAN. Harmony. keeping busy and still attend all home matches Teacher of Theory and engagements, including two concerts for TROMBONE SOLOIST the + of the Luton Town Football Club. They recently Personal a_nd Postal Lessol'.!_8 Old Folks. I trust your players BRASS, MILITARY, AND ORCHESTRA on fiugel and MERSEYSIDE NOTES gave a very successful c:mccrt at the Mogcrer- MOOR ROAD, baritone have regained their health. " Terms: "ROSEMEDE," 614 PRIVATE PUPILS Pleased to hanger Sanatorium whicl was a great treat tor NOTTS. know of your progressing learners class. BESTWOOD, 19 BOROUGH AVENUE, PENDLEBURY, the inmates there. Bury Silver are at full strength, but have Edge Hill B.R. carried out two engageme ts . NEAR MANCHESTER :i Rainham W M.C. Band were engao-ed on difficulty in holding more than one rehearsal per on Saturday, November 13th. the mornmg Armistice ALFRED ASHPOLE , In Sunday, Novenber 7th, at th Clock week ; they would like a"home " of their own. they were engaged by Freeman s Stores, for he � L., B.B.C.M. CECIL PEACOCK . � Tower Memorial, their llrst engagement since P.T.C.L., A.R.C.M., L.Mus.T.C, Goodshaw are settling welcome of Father Xmas, and m the evemng down after one or two . they re-organised. A Iu l band turned out and BAND VOCAL CHORAL TEACHER positional changes. They gave a concert m Dukmfield. The r No. 1 AND TEACHER, CONDUCTOR & ADJUDICATOR.. are in good hands. J they were conducted by their professio C NDUCTOR COMPOSER nal AND Stacksteads : A fund has been started to Quartette party attended Holmfirth Quartette conductor, J. Red. O ADJUDICATOR Brass Instrumtnt Teacher to the Durham purchase Contest on Saturday, November :VIr. w. a bandroom of their own, and they are . 20th and The third annual Quai:ette and Sol e on 11 for Brau : : Education Authorities. : : o Contest Author of " Viva Voce sti s to hold a Sale of \Vork. Any advice on this won lst pnze. They held theJr A.G.M. on held at Kensington was again Band ExaminatiooQu Candidates a great success. CHARLES STREET, EASINGTON matter would be welcome at Stacksteads. Sunday, Novemb. e,r 2lst, .when a successful year IUIOCiated Teacher to the Bandsman's College 6 Bethnal Green Silver are forging ahead and COLLIERY, Co. DUB.HA�L Helmshorc recently gave was reported. he rel rmg officia s were re of Music a concert for charily l J � - are now busy on the Hanmersmith ancl "Daily Composition• revised and scored In the absence of Mr. Aspin, they were under the elected; They are now concentratmg on the for ifbands desired , Herald " testpieces undlr Mr. J. Thompson. Special Arrangements scored HARRY HEYES direction of Mr. F. Garth. ' . D.H. testpiece _under. the dJrect10n of Mr. !Speeialist Coach tor Band Dlploma1 ELEGRO. A.B.C.M.all and B.B.C.M. Mr. E. Ryecroft of Stubbins has been recom- W. H. Yates, Musical Director. CONDUCTOR, BAND TRAINER. AND Sucoeoses include mended for the N.B.B.C. long award Mr. W. B. Godfrey writes: "Dingle Silver, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, HERTS. ADJUDICATOR. service "Teddy " has given 54 years good service to like every other amateur band, are having a Tel. 316 Address: 797 ALUM ROCK ROAD. the movement, and isn't tired yet. struggle to keep going. 'Ve still hold our re- WARD END, BIRMINGHAM, 8. Rochdale Boro are hearsals on Monday and Thursday evenings. IMPORT Al'fT NOTICE FRANK WRIGHT re-organizing, teaching : more boys, who are just arriving at the Hymn I am sorry to say that for a while, I have had to Phone BIRMINGHAM, EAST 3219 tune stage. Good luck, Mr. Mallinson. hand the baton over to Mr. A. Cull, who is a very F.G.8.M., L.R.S.M. G ER ADJUDICA'l'O lt, A.RRAN CYRIL I. YORATH May take this opportunity of wishing the energetic deputy, as I am awaiting an operation COMPOSER, CONDUCTOR. l Messrs. WRIG B.B.C.M. Editor and Staff of the"B. B.N." A Very Happy on my eyes, which cannot be done for some HT ROUND desire to bring le Address- Xmas, also to all my bandsmen friends. Soon we time yet. In the meantime I am in the unfortu- to the noticeof all subscribers to BCM BATQN, LONDON, W.C.l. to or Mu"'" j .1..MOCiat.ed 'l'ucher tbe BMJdsm&n·a OollEllle · shall hear the grand old carols; they bring nate position of not being able to read, but am the LIVERPOOL ERASS MILITARY TEACHER ADJUDICATOR may I & BAND AND happiness and joy to all who hear us. Best not letting this get me down and I still go BAND JOURNA. and TO ALL ELD around and take the band on pieces that know TH EIR CUSTOMIRS AND W. REED 49 CLIVE ROAD, ENFI wishes. I FRIENDS J. by memory. I have come through a lot since EVERYWHERE thefact that MIDDLESEX WEAVER. AS FROM CORNET ST THE FIRST JANU BAND TEACHER - SOLOI • 1913 with Dingle and am hoping the day is not 1.RY 1955 they have ...... been ad mi ADJUDICATOR. E. HARTSHORN far off when my sight will allow me to be back tted to nembership of THE J. SOUTH WEST SCOTLAND in the fray again. Best wishes to all bandsmen PERFORM ING UGHT SOCI St. Hildas, Brighouse & Rastrick, ETY (Late A..L.C.M., A..MUS.V.C.M. for the coming season." Best wishes, Mr. LIMITED, and a•cord ingly the Luton.) PER PUPILS PREPARED FOR B.B.C.M. Godfrey, and may your sight be fully restored FORMING RIGHl in all the copyright g, Scoring, C pyin,s, Concerts , Arrangin o THEORY AND PRACTICAL. I have had the pleasure of hearing the test- soon. works published b) them and contained Contests. Broadcasts, POSTAL PUPILS OR ADJUDICATOR piece for Ellinburgh ; rehearsed assiduously this Pleased to receive a letter from Mr. D. in any of their pastor future catalogues WELLESLEY ROAD, work should improve the technique of our bands Redmond, publicity officer to A.T.M. Band, will be VESTED IN AND CON 180 E LOWS, ANNSCROFT, lLFORD, SS.EX Terms: THE WIL Coltness have engaged Mr. Telfer for this in which he writes : " Although we have had a TROLLED BY TH: SOCIETY or by NR. SHREWSBURY. its occasion, and although handicapped for full comparatively quiet year in contesting we affiliated societies in other countries. WILLIAM RUSHWORTH DAN HODGSON rehearsals owing lo shift-work, have high hopes certainly have not been at a standstill. The of giving a good account of themselves. summer engagements were fully and satisfac- As from the FUST JANUARY 1955 Cond'J.1,CtOr, Teacher and A dfudicator BRASS BAND JUDGE Xewmilns, now with a full muster, hope to torily completed under !\fr. .Norman Jones, who all copyright muscal works published by Messrs. WRl CORRESPONDENCE SOME RS8T & DORSE T NOTES ACCIDENTALS THE RECORD-BROADCAST FAVOURITE TH E HAPPY WANDERER "SHAMATEURISM " n, the " again and after much consideratio TO THE EDITOR OF THE " B.B.N. was dis�ppointed that we had no prize . Once I Council has decided to organise the R.hyl Sm.-I would like to convey my sincere winners from this area in the " D.H." Finals at Rh. Y•l l\111, 1 tary Band Contest as there were no Contests thanks to " Secretary " for his ex�cllent letter on London on Hth October last; however, we can A.=p ? j l� I? �j ? j � I�j �j I� J �.. !: in the N ore l. For_ tl ie past I for ;\lilitary Bands 'I the above in the "Brass Band News " of lst say we had a1 least three bands who got into the I have lbeen organised, and JI wan j .0 lwo years Contests November. Surely the Scottish Executive will Finals bet1er luck next time. 1o • , - - - - numerous, · l love co dcr ing. 1 A Ion� the moun lam track. _ ilsl the entries have not been make a move now in the matter. They have Man bams have been attending Carnival&. by F. W. Moller. fo r Brass and Reed Band by Roger Barsotti \\) h1 h, yet y Arranged ':andard of playing has been rather � done nothing, frightened to offend the �op dogs. At one or t\\o I managed to attend, I thought ·, C:'ll thal many Bands have fa1l _e d to 3rd or 4th Section Band CARD SIZE : Brass Band 3/6 Brass Reed 4/- Military Band 4/6 the ··ouncil feel II it had been a 2nd, the standard of playing and deportment was a S.A.T.B., 9d. Two-Part Song (English Words) 6d. T.T.B.B.& 9d. Two-Part Song (Welsh Words) 6d. ve�ue is the take adrnntage of this Contest. The they would have come down with the big stick. little better ;han other years, but who wants Floral Hall, Pavilion , and the date . Saturday, As one who had the honour of being on the Massed Band; on the March, as it was, at some SEND FOR FREE SPECI MEN CORNET PART OF THE ABOVE AND OF ALL OUR the 3rd BRASS BAND PUBLICATIONS May 14th, 1955. It is hoped th'.1-t th 1s, Executive under the late Mr. William Lawson, of these even;s \Veil perhap5 the least said, th support ? ! NEWLY PUBLISHED Wagner 1\lilitary Band Contest, will receive e I am sure he would have stopped it at once. the better. UNDER THE DO UBLE EAGLE this New Arrangement Roger Barsotti Brass Band 3/- Brass and Reedby 3/6 all :Jlilitary Band followers and establish I think the rule dcfinition of Professional I hear gool reports of many bands taking -0£ of by Contest as THE Military Band Contest the requires to be revised, am sure the majority of part in the Rtmembrance Day Church P_arades. _ be awarded 1 BOSWORTH & CO. LTD., 14/18 Heddon St., Regent St., London, W. I. :North. This year a special l?r.1ze will bandsmen know the large number ?f players who Beaminster .band (Dorset). under thetr _new lo Bands attached to the _British Legwn provided are earning large sums every week 1n dancebands B.M., l\1r. Hl.tchings, are commg along mcely entries are received. and as amateurs at contests. As see 1t the sufficient play l now, and put up a nice performance on . the1r GLOUCES TE RSHIRE NOTES * * .. whole thing lies wilh the delegates at the A.G.M. ; Hutch111�s WIGAN NOTES parade. How about contesting, Mr. ? if they want the band movement to be amateur Bridgwater lmpenal have had a busy time \Y e regret that Derbyshire :Notes and \i\Test in every sense of the word, and the rules to be and attended Carnivals at Marnhull, Mere, Remembrance Sunday : From news gathered Riding 1 otes, also several Concords, Personals, It is with much regret that I commence on a adhered to, they will have to make a general Gillingham and other places. from various press reports, I notice the following and Contest Results are unavoidably left over very sad note by reporting the death of Mr. purge.-Yours, etc. AMATEUR. The A.G.:Yl. of the \i\Tessex B.B.A. was held bands out on parade that day, :N"ailsworth and until next month. Richard Hooper, one time popular Bandmaster :\'ovember 13th when I understand Horsley * * * on Saturday, at home and Tetbury ; R.A. Lister of the Lower Ince Temperance Band. During my NEWCASTLE DISTRICT details for the 'Winter Festival were arranged. Social at Dursley ; Stinchcombe Silver at being our last issue for 1954, we take & early days, it was my good fortune to come 111 This Some misunderstanding has crept into this Wotton-under-Edge and Cam ; Hambrook at opportunity to wish all our readers, scribes, close contact with .Ylr. Hooper, and only those the Association. Two bands from this area, Shaftes Berkeley; and Newent Town were at home, bandsmen everywhere, a v ry Happ such as myself knew his real value. Becaus_e of and � ?'. The Northumberland League's Annual Con burv and Crewkerne (maybe others) won where they headed a parade to St. Mary's . To all bands who go . carolling his shy nature, he was not a person who mixed Christmas test has been postponed until December 12th. tro hies at the Summer Festival but were Church. A wreath was placed on the War every success. May you not only p in company, and lherefore there were many who we wish It appears that some of our Colliery Bands are unable to receive same at the Contest due to Memorial by Bandsman F. Webley on behalf of benefit financially, but make more fnends by did not realise how lucky were Lower Ince Band unable to attend Saturday Contests, owmg to non-return from previous winners. I hope the band. The band also accompanied one of deportment and playing. Give of your in having such a fine man as their Bandmaster. your their men working overtime, and therefore the this has been rectified by now. I trust you will the hymns in the Church and surely be rewarded. Bandsman C. Jones He lived for his band, and I believe some of his best and you will contest will be held on a Sunday. Up to date, Let me know the sounded have a successful Contest. the "Last Post " and "Reveille." last words concerned his band's position. In the hall has not been decided on but there is a date, etc. , C/o. " B.B.N." . I believe also Gloucester City B.L. were out on passing my last respects to this fine person, I LANCASTE R & DIST RICT possibility of ihe contest being held at \Vallsend. \i\T hilst on the topic of Contests, I am g1ve_n that dav. think the best way to keep his memory 111 our I understand that the maj ority ol bands are Crewkerne (Som. ) that the1r information from I am h1debted to Mr. Geo. Beck.ingham, B.M. minds is for the Lower Ince members to rally practising hard for this event, and with a twelve Annual Festival will be held on June 25th, 1955, of the City of Gloucester Band for further news of Lancaster, Mr. A. E. Brownbill, round Mr. Joe Farrimond, their present Con 'torey's minute limit to the testp1ece we should have a and the Committee hopes to add another section of the Lecture-Demonstration with City of of over 150 peo le at Garstang, ductor, and. keep up the grand traditions of their led a procession l? very good contest. for smaller grade bands, if entries warrant. Gloucester Band to be given at Gloucester and was laid on the \i\Tar . past memLers. Another fine old stalwart has when the Civic \Vreath Wallsend Shipyard (G. Lee) gave a concert m I am sorry to hear that Chard Town (Som ) organised in conj unction with the N.A.B.B.C. E. Robinson, J.P. They �lso : also passed away in Mr. Jack Hughes, who was lllemorial by Coun. the Concert Hall of St. Nicholas Hospital which are not too happy, I think Mr . R. Dunster is of which reference was made in my notes procession which formed at Elle! also connected with our local Salvation Army. headed the was greatly enjoyed by patients and staff. The now appointed B.M. I noticed several_ different of last month's issue. This has been fixed to near Galgate, incl dm$ . Bnttsh It has indeed been a very sad period, and on Hall Gates, � band featured that W. R. classic, " The uniforms with this band when playmg at a take place on Saturday, December 4th at the Ex-Service Men, and Girl Gmdes, to & behalf of all bandsmen in this area, hope the Legion, . Flying Dutchman." A cornet duet by brother carnival, to help fill the ranks I suppose ; Tyndale Schoolroom, Barton Street (Corner of I Church. The band are still m excellent relations of these fine men will find the strength the Parish and sister, Mathew and Amta Lawson was also however, we all get our ups and downs. Keep Stratton Road), commencing at 7-30 p.m. Mr. I am pleased to note that Mr. Brown to carry their burdens. form and appreciated. The band are fortunate in having at it Chard. Willie Wood of Besses o' the Barn is the lecturer entered five soloists Ior the Preston Solo The Bickershaw Band made a splendid start bill has a soprano vocalist, Miss Joyce Lee, daughter of Crewkerne Silver are very pleased with their and his subject is " The Score in Your Head, or rtette Contest, also the famous Quartette n their first appearance before their own Public, and Qua the B.M. Mr. Jos. Welsh comperecl the pro results at the Contests attended duriug the past Your Head in the Score." Admission, members I wish them every success. and a very large audience appeared to enjoy Party. gramme. season, and are very grateful to Mr. S. C. Brooks 1/-, non-members and public 1/6; I sincerely S.A. have had a very happy the band's performance. Lancaster Blyth Railway arc progressing well under of Yeovil for his tuition. They have fulfilled hope that this event will get the support it with the visit of Chester Band, B.M. Wingates Temperance are now busy preparing weekend Mr. Sam Bond and are practising hard for the many engagements and are doing a series of deserves. It should prove a great attraction H. Price. Though not a big band in numbers, programmes for next season, and reports have League Contest. They arc having a Solo Contest indoor Concerts, also a Sacred Concert m the coming as it does from one with such wide they gave some very good programmes. It was a reached me that they are having visits from in their bandroom on Sunday, December 5th Broadwindsor Church (Dorset). I hear good experience on teaching, playing and conducting. great pleasure for me to preside at the Sati;irday two well known professional teachers. This is and have some very fine prizes. I understand reports of these Concerts. Hope you will attend Newent Town arc to give a concert at the night's festival, while Mr. Alston, a fine Christian i«deed good news, because, with every respect to there are three sections, up to 15 years, 15 to 18 the Winter Festival of the \i\T.B.B.A., Crewkerne. Congregational Church, Newent on Dec. lst. in the city, compered the Sunday their own conductor, it still needs a professional gentleman years, and an Open Section. Mr. Bond is \Vinsham have been busy attending carnivals. Gloucester Park Street Mission Handbell afternoon's programme. The band and soloists to put on the finishing touches. adj udicator. I noticed a strong cornet section here, but Ringers, under Mr. F. A. A. Etheridge, have a excelled themselves. Lancaster B_and and I have just come from the Wigan Contest, and Cowpen Colliery are also very busy a_nd are perhaps a little heavy ; why not get some pro long list of engagements to fulfil. They were Son"sters (Captain Perry and Captam Dadd), once again it was a great success, but it was not " attending well at rehearsals under their new fessional tuition, Winsham I know Mr. Carter very busy last month entertaining at various did well in the programmes. . ? a happy day for our local bands. Once again the also B.M , Mr. Jack Carr. I understand they were would be pleased to co-cperate. places and have other bookings still to keep K.O.R.L.R. have been very busy recently. Wharncliffe Band proved to us that they are a protested against at the recent Hexham Cont.est Mr. Horace Grey is now back in harness after during the winter. The Mission I hear, celebrate They were engaged to play at Wigan during the band that will have to be respected even when and some trouble has arisen as a result. I th111k his illness. I understand Mr. Grey is pleased with their Jubilee in January. Congratulations. Queen's visit to Lancashire. They provided the they compete amongst the better class bands. we should face facts, which are, that the contest the Weymouth Town Band and hopes to enter Kingswood Evangel are holding a Solo and programme for the British Legion's Shower of They won this contest with a fair margin of looked like falling through, and to save this a the contest field with a better band next year. Quartette Contest at Kingswood, Bristol, on Poppies in The Ashton Hall, and led the pro points, and they also took the medals home relaxation in rules was justified. I am sure you will get this band up to a better Saturday, December llth, with Mr. Arthur -cession to the Garden of Remembrance ; they with them. A great performance·, although in Crookhall Colliery alie to be congratulated on standard, Mr. Grey. Irons as adjudicator. I hope to be there and to led the hymns and also _sound�d the Last Post my humble opinion, I thought that the eupho attaining seventh position in the grand " D.H." Miss Ivy M. Evans writes to correct a report sec quite a number of Gloucestershire entries. and Reveille. At the mvitat10n of the C.O., nium player with Cadishead deserved the medal. Finals. This was a splendid achievement and that concerts given by Burnham and Highbridge Well, the festive season is drawing near once Lt.-Col. Boissier ·wyles, several of the bands�en J. Still, who am I to disagree with such a man as Messrs. Stobbs and R. Dawson must feel very at Burnham and Minchead were conducted by again when bandsmen will be out on their under the direction of B.M. W. Page, supplied Mr. Harold Moss, the judge I thought the proud. They keep up a great standard of Mr. J. B. Yorke. They were conducted by annual tour to entertain their patrons. Please ? the music for the K.0. Comrades Reumon, amount of booing that we heard was uncalled playing at Crookhall. Mr. S. F. Evans. She also corrects another give of your best. appreciated by all present. Carnforth for. Cadishead played a very good band, and which was The N.C.B. Contest at Easington on Sunday, report, that Bridgwater Imperial fulfilled several S.A. (B.M. Postlethwaite) headed the procession I will now conclude these notes wishing you, were awarded 2nd prize. Congratulations to November 28th should be worth hearing. The engagements at Blake Gardens, etc., etc., of the Council and ex-service men to the War Mr. Editor, and Staff and all Gloucestershire Mr. Jim Stevens. A very pleasing ceremony testpiece is \i\T. R.s "Mendelssohn's Works", whereas, owing to dates clashing and shift work, Memorial and led the singing of the hymns. & bandsmen the compliments of the season. took place at the end of the contest when a grand test for all sections of the band. they did not attend the engagements mentioned. I am pleased to hear news from Calder Vale. . . WESTERN STAR. Mr. Harry Oakes presented Mr. Teddy Gray Quite a few of our bands attended Armistice I would like to conclude by wishing all bands They headed the larrre procession from the Town with a Diploma for 50 years' service, and I am Services on Sunday, November 7th. I have in this Area, also the Editor and Staff of the Hall, Morecambe a d led the singing of the sure it has never been more worthily gained by � word of Jarvis Industries, vVallsend Shipyar�, "B.B.N." my very best wishes for a Happy LEICESTE R NOTES hymns which were sung by 400 people from _30 anyone. I noticed at the contest a group of Washington. Colliery, Pelton Fell, Cambms Xmas and good banding during 1955. of the town's organisations. They also supplied Wingates men together. I was wondermg if Colliery and Ellington prov1dmg the music at TROMBONE. the music for the singing of the hymns at St. these functions. The Junior Slow Melody Contest sponsored by they were on a scouting expedition. I am Michaels on the Wyre and led the procession. Durham Shakespeare were on duty at New Leicester Imperial Band on October 30th drew inclined to think that this is the answer. I am very pleased to hear that Mr. Atkms _is a fine entry of 63 young players. This is the 4th castle United Football Ground and gave a very PRESTON NOTES MlLLBANK. again with the band, and Mr. Brownb1ll still annual event, and each year proves more good show. . visits them. Cambois Colliery are busy prepanng for the successful than the preceding one. Mr. Geo. SHROPSHIRE NOTES Morecambe Boro are looking forward to League Contest and are to play Carols in Bed Hincks, the secretary, and his workmanlike building up a good ban_d again. They have had lington Market Place during Christmas week. At a time when not so long ago brass bands colleagues, must be pleased with their en- Dawley Town, along with most other difficulties in connection with their practice Pegswood Colliery attended two Remem used to hibernate for the winter months, it gives deavours. The contest for the under 13's was Shrop shire bands, played for the annual British room, but according to the latest information, brance Parades on Sunday, November 7th, me great pleasure to record the interest and w.:m by Marie Fawbert of Shirland \Velfare, a Legion Mr. parade on Sunday afternoon, November 7th, there is a prospect of a permanent place. morning at Morpeth, where thay also accom keenness shown by present day bands in our fine player fJr so young a girl, and the 2nd was con heading a large procession from the \i\Tar Jas. Halliday, late of Lancaster S.A., is panied the hymns and played " Last Post " and area. Thanks to an enterprising Preston Area won b)' Keith Butler of Gainsboro' Britannia Memorial Park Gates to the Parish ducting the rehearsals at present, and I under "Reveille." Also a similar parade at Bethel Committee, every effort is being made to keep (25 entries). The contest for under 18's was won Church. defunct Bandsman \ . Holleyhead sounded "Last .stand he has several of the boys from the Church in the afternoon. They also provided a up the interest, and if only the bandsmen will by David Deakin of Marston Valley, and 2nd V the Post " and " Reveille." boys band. Mr. H. Binnie is the enterprising cornet player to sound " Last Post " and respond, we shall without doubt, lead all others Miss Iris Henson of Snibstone Colliery (38 Madeley Town had two engagements the secretary. " Reveille " at a service in the nearby village in having the most active set of bands. The entries). The adjudicator was Mr. John R. same day, in the morning at Broseley, when I am very pleased to have a letter from of Longhirst. They are glad to have their solo present programme includes a Slow Melody and Mai· or of the Coventry School of Music who of the More Bandsmen C. Bennett and G. Briscoe sounded Mr. Sam B. \i\Tood, music master cornet and lst baritone back after spending a Quartctte C)ntcst on December 4th in St. Paul's must have had a hard task in arriving at his taken over the the " Last Post " and " Reveille " during the cambe Grammar School. He has good part of the summer in hospital. Schoolrooms, commencing at 2 p.m. I under decision. the trustees of the short service at the War Memorial; afterwards full set of instruments which Best wishes to the Editor. staff, and bandsmen stand that entries will ensure three or four The Association Contest at Ratby on Novem- have kindly loaned to the band headed the procession to the Wesleyan Standfast \l\T orks Band everywhere, for a Happy Christmas. hours good entertainment, and who could wish ber 6th did not attract a very good entry. Mr. boys of the school are very Chapel In thi> afternoon they were engaged to him. The girls and NOVACASTRIAN. for more Your Association are also active in R. S. \i\Tarren, the Association S ecretary, w h o is· eager to learn. There are about eight who _can ? ay at M a d e ey, wh en they li dea d the e pro- defence of what one might call common rights. trying to revive the keen interest in Association P 1 I 1 play nicely and some 20 who are very anxious bands that used to obtain, ust have been to the War Merr;.onal and afterwards to HIGH PEAK NOTES The committee of our local area have been i;n ��� to iearn, so before very long we shall defimtely progressive disappomted. Leicester Special Constabulary in having two items included on the � · junior brass band m M recambe. Shifna were engage d t o pay m· e1rth · own haYe a good ? agenda of the North West Area Association. won t h e S eptet contest, J u 1an eaD ey o f 1 1 d1catmg 1. 1 town f or eth Leg10n · ara e o e · i Mr. \V ood had a very happy time ad1u · . d t th ans h Churc l I was pleased to have news of the famous Item No. concerns a local brass band who Fleckney won the 1umor· · air vane,· and B . J ones p p the Halifax and District Association Contest on 1 Jackfield played in the morning at the Legion Dove Holes doing great work again. At the undertook to give concerts in Wigan Parks last and partner (Arley \i\Telfare) won the semor ::\ovcmber 6th when a good standard of playing p ara de t 0 J a k· fie Id Ch urc h d i· the e enmg· Co-op. Society Musical Festival, Buxton, nine seaso11, against the wishes of the Association, duet. One cannot fail to notice the grand work I 1 ' �� � � was heard in both sections. were_ en age t 0 ay a t e emem ranee juniors played and took all the prizes in the who at the time were pressing with the authori being done for juniors by several of our band- l? � P JOHN-0-GAUNT. Service m Madeley ·wood Wesleyan Chapel. Slow :Yiclody Section ·what a feat. The ties concerned for a standard fee. Another of masters, espec1· all y - r. B rother ho d of Arlev ! ! :YI _o ' . . · ' During the service the band played several prize-winners were as follows : lst, Carter ; our local bands were granted an engagement Mr. Bancro-lt o l a R tby, M r. M• easures of Desford . X. · J . Colliery, and Mr. Shilliam of SnibstoPc, etc. items, um er t h eir cond uc t or, '."'ur. 'v Ell.is_ WESSEX NOTES 2nd, B. Ball ; 3rd, R. Ball ; 4th, N. Nadin ; but rejected it in accordance with a promise 1 ·\" · . 5th, Clifton ; 6th, N. Vernon. In the Quar already given. Item ::\o. 2 concerns H ope t o report da t tgoo en ry a the Solo I hear that a massed band concert is being B. the new arrange d t 0 b e g iven· m· th e T own H a • D aw l ey, tette, Dove Holes were lst and Fairfield 2nd. Blackpool band, under the name of the J .0.Y Contest to take lacep at Earl Shilton on Saturday 11 . . ii early m December, tl1e bands bcmg Dawley Band. From �?otl M ore m· next · issue regar dmg tl ·s Glad First an apology-I unfortunately credited This is a grand show, for most of these lads what I hear, they have created 1. · Town, L·u es h all C 0 iene· an d J lac fi ' e ·� " 1en Bridgwater Imperial with a number of activities started from scratch just over two years ago. history, and have in fact made an offer to Earl Shilton are to enter the Association t _ 11" � Id ·t I hope they will have a full house. .. erhaps last month, and I am now in formed that this Of course the man behind all this is Mr. Jack Blackpool Corporation, which I can.wt reveal .uanc C on t es t on ece1nb er lltl1 a Marlc et I u I D t' other bands m_· the county will· f ol ow such a good should read " Gillingham Imperial." I do not Fletcher. \Vell done, Jack, keep up the good until I have proof from my correspondent. It is Harborou g h. It is to be hoped this event will 1 example. This will be all to the good of the know whether I or my correspondent was at sufficient to rea y s it r b an d s in· t o ac t·ion, an d I s 1a look work. Pleased to hear that Derby Railways say, for now, that they have offered 11 l 11 b an d movement m· Shrops hi re, w 11c· 1 a t tpresen fault ; however, apologies to all concerned. Band have engaged you again to adjudicate to play in Stanley Park every Sunday on a f orwar d t do a goo sport"n 1 g a d Mosty. of our l ! i at a rather low ebb. It is up to bands to get a Very little news this month-the Wessex their Slow Melody Contest on December 4th. collection basis, and from what my informant Coun t y anb s d were on para de foi . Meinori·al s move on. L e t i:s 1ope we s a hear f t to a con es B.B.A. held their A.G.M. at Salisbury on the They, like myself, have every confidence in says, this offer has been accepted. How Sunday . Among them were Melton, Wigston 1 1� 11 an of some sort bemg arranged 111 the near future. 13th but at the moment I have no report of 1.he your abilities. Entertainment Committee of a town in Black T emperance, S m "b st Cone o 1ery, an d Hinckley 11· SALOPIA. proceedings. Another famous name in our " Peak " District pool's position can accept such offers, leaves me Salvation Army. The Verwood secretary sends his usual who are giving their youngsters a clJance to in the dark, or does it Perhaps there I conclude by wishing you, Mr. Editor, your ? is a ECCLES NOTES monthly report-I wish more secretaries would shine, are Thornsett. At a concert recently a motive here, and I hope the North vVest Area Staff, and all bands and bandsmen a Merry follow his example. This baud had their A.G.M. special feature was a junior quartette item. Committee will deal with this matter. Xmas and a very prosperous New Year. when a fairly satisfactory year, musically I SEMPER EADEM. recently Hope things are going ·well with you, :Ylr. May now say how sorry I am to learn that Eccles Bero' have been very busy just lately and financially, was reported. Like many other Sharkett. Mr. Dixon, formerly of Preston Town Silver, is with contesting at Bury and Rochdale, and now county bands they are rather shorthanded and Another good friend of mine, Keith Caldwell, again in ill-health. Recently he has made rrood preparing for the Lanes. v. Yorks. Contest at " " ALEXANDE R OWEN " ha•·e decided to handle the problem m what I the well known New Zealand virtuoso, has progress with the learners class at Longridge and Huddersfield. They did not figure in the prizes think is the best way, they arc trying to start a joined Fcrodo \Vorks. I wish you well, Keith, the fruits of his teaching will be seen in the at either Bury or Rochdale but were satisfied Junior Band under their bandmaster, Mr. T. MEMORIAL SCHOLA RSHIP and I hope to see you again very soon. I was Langridge Band very soon. Best wishes for a with their playing, and of course the younger Spencer. They would, of course, welcome a few delighted with your show on television. quick recovery. FUND players are gaining in experience at every experienced players to fill 1mmed1ate vacancies. It is with regret I report the passing of R. Brindle, who have not been in the limelight contest. I wish them every success at Hudders Mr. S. C. Shutler continues as Conductor for his (Dick) R. Turton for many years drummer with recently, except for engagements at Deepdalc field. I believe that they have a sch me on foot 44th year. Hayfield Prize. I knew him very and Ewood Park, Messrs. Wright Round, Hon. Treasurers, beg . well and I feel are making every effort to & to purchase a new full set of instruments. I hop6 Chippenham Town Silver recently suffered a his good work to acknowledge receipt, with thanks, of the will long be remembered. May regain their contesting feet this coming year. they are successful in these efforts as I know that severe loss when Mr. A. S. H. Boddeley, the he rest in peace. They will be well represented at the Preston following donations :- their present instruments are very old. Community Centre Warden, left to tak up a Whaley Bridge Public £ s. d. � are doing well under Quartette Contest. My congratulations to Farnworth on their in London-at Kensmgton. Mr. F. Wood. Prescot Cable \i\Torks Band 2 2 0 similar position Here again youngsters are coming Preston Town are looking forward to forth London success. look forward to more good was th1e solo trombone and a very well to the front. I Dick Baddeley Miss Shirley Thorpe, Leslie coming contests and will have entrants in all Mr. T. Porter, N orthcndcn 0 10 0 news when they play at Huddersfield, I know good player in any sphere, orchestral, military, Thorpe, :N"eville Stafford, Chadderton and District Band 1 1 0 and Laurie Walton are sections at the Preston Contests. From now of no band more likely to bring honours to brass ; bands London may like to make a now special features in their until next or in programmes. Summer there is plenty f )r bands to Lanca�hire. Mr. W. Comley the band Chapel-en-le-Frith Town were be rehearsing £3 13 -. �.,.f r at Rochdale for ; apart from Preston Contests, 0 Cadishcad figured as prize winners at Bury areIl\Jc corning though still short-handed ; but didn't catch the judge s ear. we have alo ' I am sure the Blackpool Contest on May 2nd, and ---- and Rochdale, I hope that these are the fore- ·what about re . ing your Wessex B.B.A. Mr. Cooke will again lead them to success in the Belle Vue May Festival. How many bands The Council of the A.0.M.F. wish to make it runners of many more successes. the near future. membership can attend these, I wonder Don't forget then, known that the examination for the above If any of our local bands would like some free Corsham ? Jwn, under Mr. H. Havenhand, I was sorry to learn that Mr. Harry December 4th ? T• Fletcher at St. Paul's, roll up bandsmen Scholarship Fund will be held in London, in publicity, drop me a line C/o. Editor, and for Reading, but realise of Burbage had to go have bPl'�tf practising in hospital after their and do your share. March, 1955. Will all intending Candidates everything will be faithfully recorded. These is somewhat of a test for those success in London. All bandsmen th·. me piece in the Peak In conclusion may I extend, on behalf of please apply to the Secretary for an application notes are very difficult to compile without the -- -who have never before contested, but they have will join me in wishing him a speedy recovery to myself and local bandsmen, hearty greetings form. The closing date for entnes 1s January help of band secretaries. at sometime. Both good health again. got to start somewhere . to our Editor and Staff, fellow scribes and brass 3lst, 1955. All Candidates must under May I wish· all our readers, our Editor, and rendered services at Best wishes to the bandsmen be Chippenham and Corsham Editor, fellow scribes, and everywhere, for a Merry Xmas, and 16 years of age on the day of the Examination. his Staff, a Very Happy Christmas and a Day Parades. all readers, for Christmas. their respective Remembrance the very best wishes for the New Year. Secretary, MR. J. BUTLER, 29 Leven's Prosperous New Year. SCRIBBLER. PRIDE THE PEAK. OF PROUD PRESTON. Street, Moston, Manchester, 10. ECCLES CAKE. .BAND 4 WRIGHT & ROUND'S BRASS NEWS. lst DECEMBER, 1954. CLYDESIDE NOTES East Berks were on parade at the famous •••••••••••••••••• ! church of Bray in the morning o- Remembrance Sunday, and at Waltham St. LLwrencc in the A 'SOUND' INVESTM. ENT The third section championship was held in afternoon. They also played for the B.L. CO RNET�� BA NB JO lJB NA L the Central Hall, · Edinburgh, on Saturday, Festival of Remembrance in Reading Town meagre A course of study for any recognised 30th October, before a attendance of the Hall on the Sunday following. . public. Mr. Clifton Jones adjudicated in his fo r Diploma or Degree pays a full Dividend Cholsey had their annual mee:ing during lhe 1VOW ON SALE usual confident manner, and at the finish was on month, when year's worl was reported, Success is Guaranteed a good 1955 the platform to make his awards very quickly. and the finances were shown to be in a healthy Grand Selection " From the New Extras Ten bands played, absentees being New Cum- state. The band continue to be busy with World " Symphony Dvorak 9/6 6d. , Tone Poem... Clearly Defined Courses are nock and Sanquhar both south of Scotland concerts and other activities in f!.e district. "Ajanta " ...... Hans Uljee 9/6 6d. bands, strangely enough. In view of limited h Oxford Tone· Poem... " Midsummer Eve " Drake Rimmer 8/6 6d. Offered in All Subjects A new and appearing in is that space I must confine myself to giving the composed of 'Welsh bandsmen tom the three Overture ... " Patience "...... Sullivan ... 8/6 6d. 1 awards, without comment. lst, Dalkeith Burgh local bands, and is being conductcl by Mr. Trombone Trio "Three Grenadiers " Alfred Ashpole 7/6 6d. c. J. Our Bandmasters' Diploma (Mr. Gray) ; 2nd, Broxburn Public (Mr. Taylor) ; Edmunds, solo horn of Morri3 Motors and March of the Peers (Iolanthe) Sullivan 6/6 6d. Airdrie Wardlaw) ; 4th, Fantasia . .. " Successes are Outstanding 3rd, Old Union (Mr. conductor o f Abingdon Boroug.1. Their first Favourite Dundee Trades (Mr. Faulds) ; 5th, Arbroath Melodies Raymond S/6 4d. concert was given on Novembe: 26th, for the " W. (Mr. Faulds) ; 6th, Douglas Colliery (Mr. Overture "Golden Star " ). A. Greenwood S/6 4d. 1- Oxford 'IN'elsh Society. Write ror Free l'ro11>ectu1 Gavotte " .. . Gossec TH E SCHOOL OF MUSIC, Grace) ; 7th, Musselburgh (Mr. Telfer) ; 8th, Abingdon Borough provided 1he music for a " Celebre 4/- 3d. PARRWel liniton Chambers, Lochgelly (�fr. Badrick) ; 9th, Buckhaven Civic Dinner in the Council Charnbers during the Contest March " Formidable " Drake Rimmer 4/- 3d. Victoria Street, (Mr. Connell) ; lOth, Alloa Collieries (Mr. congratulated Quick March "The Buchaneer " ). Foulds 4/- 3d. 2 Manchester, month, and were highly upon : Telfer). Irish March ... " Emerald Isle " Francis Elliott ... 4/- 3d. Tel. BLA 4979 3 their performance, one of the highlights being . . The fourth section followed, in the same the sounding of a fanfare by the five top cornets Ten splendid New Pi eces and Two Popular Reprints to the value of £3 17s. Od. comfortable hall, on Saturday, 13th November, as the Mayor and his leading guests entered the which we offer by subscription on the fo llowing terms : SOUTH WEST AREA NOTES the attendance again not coming up to expecta- Chamber. The assistant conductor, who was in Any 20 parts £2 2s. Od. Extras 2/ each tions. Mr. Badrick adjudicated the twelve bands charge, was afterwards invited in to the Council Full Scores of the Fi rst 3 Numbers 7/6 each who answered their names at the "Draw,' Chamber to tak.e wine with the Mayor and his Musical Album for 1 955 (No. 29) Price 2/2 post free Through family illness and other unavoidable . . which means that there were no withdrawals, company. Remembrance Sunday saw them circumst ances, it h as not been possible to · JY.'l . 1 s t , T urn ff B n· t·is h L eg10n· ( r. Fau Ids ) ; 2n d • heading the Civic parade to the Viar Memorial in Con t n b u t fe news n r · rom this area, b ut apart from vv · h d) ; 3 r c , l PUBLISHERS mehb urgh u p b lie (Mr. pntc ar . the morning, and at Appleton for the Legion 0 ne or t wo specia· event s t ere h h as b een very . 1 M ac t aggart cott or (Mr. H ar die ) ; 4th Service in the afternoon. little to relate. However, it is hoped that when s w 1rn ' Stoneyburn and District (Mr. Johnstone) ; 5th, Other Remembrance Sunday parades noted "CORNET" OFFICE winter is over and spring comes bands will Shotts Maybole Burgh (Mr. R. Telfer) ; 6th, include ; Blewbury at Blewbury ,· Chalgrove, at F. RICHARDSON LT D. reappear m their usua role, but in passing I l SIBSEY BOSTON LINCOLNSHIRE · · 1 F oun cry (Mr. ne dd on ) ; t 7 h • mnei �ll :ery Roke, Benson, Watlington and Chalgrove during would like to add my appreciation of the s K ·1 c. (Mr. irkwood) ; 8th, R.N.V.R. (Clyde Diviswn) the day; Highworth, at Buckland and Highworth; Tel. : Slbsey 238 outspoken remarks made by two correspondents � (Mr. Yates) ; 9th, Prestonlmks (Mr. Flemmg) ; Cholsey, at Cholsey ; Abingdon R.A.F., at m a contemporary paper, who did not mince . lOth, Shieldlull Pubhc (M:. Sneddon) ; :> llth, Sutton Courtenay ; Thatcham, at Thatcham ; matters on the appearance and conduct of . Burnhsland Burgh (Mr. Bnggs) ; 12th, eebles Morris Motors, at The County Regimental . open class . Mr. F. Braithwaite of Hucldersfieldl certain bands attending carnivals. There is l carrying on with the business while her husband, . . Burgh (Mr. A�os). Depot at Cowley ; Witney, Chipping Norton, was .the ad i ucl1cator and his decisions were l little doubt that it does a lot of harm to the Absalon, was away banding, but she was always, wel An encouragmg feature ?ere was that t!i ree Hook Norton, all at home ; Swindon R.A. at to my knowledge, received. . v n t i f t e m a staunch supporter of all . :� �r; of these bands were competmg for the first time. Faringdon; Wroughton, at home; Wootton Bassett that Abs was The Eclucat10n Committee of Huddersfield e'; �: �a a� c �i �!e � � doing in banding and was well- ! : � ��� �: � �� Good going boys, keep up the good w�rk. A at home (a new band to me) ; Marlborough, at have mtrocluced a Youth Brass Band. Mr . advocate that no band be engaged if they were� . known to Bristol bandsmen, on whose behalf I w special word of congratulation must be given to home. At Uffington the veteran Dick Eldridge Kaye of Hepworth Silver Band is the conducto� not prepared to appear in uniform. offer condolences to Abs, Ralph and his family. Turriff, wh� after travelling two �undred miles now nearly 80 years' of age, sounded the " Last and he has mu�tered a band of about 30 players. No doubt our Cornish correspondent will A nice letter comes from Mr. Geo. Latchem of . from t�e North of Scotland earned away two Post " an d " Reveille " at the service, as he has Raclstock, about which I will comment later-I The age limit is between 11 and 22 years, which report fully on the Camborne and Bodmin Mr. Faulds must be first pnzes, a feat they and done every year since Remembrance Services said a " nice letter " but one part is is a bit high to �all themselves youth. Personally (S.W.B.B.A.) contests, but I would like to add a not so good very proud of. Will you face the much longer commenced. Surely a record ? I would have said 18 years for a youth. Howev word of praise to the Bodmin band and ladies' as �eorge tells me he is waiting to go into er, journey to London next year ? I think you PIU VIVO. hospital for an operation. \Ve all hope, George, :ne shall note the progress of the band with committee for the splendid support they gave will, so I wish you, and all the other qualifiers, m erest. to the event. Again, Bodmin, thanks for that everything will be successful for you and � the very best of luck. The Huddersfield Association are holdino- everything that we may once again hear the golden tone of ! The grand finale will be in Usher Hall, Edin- MAN CH ESTER & DISTRICT your flugel-best of luck. their annual winter contests on December 4th Congratulations to Kewton Town Band on burgh, Saturday, 4th December, when the and have on Best wishes to the Editor, Staff, and all receiv.ed good entries. Mr. J. winning their section, and being the only entry first section bands try conclusions to receive the of Black Dyke is the adjudicator. l;\ 'ood from Devon. They certainly gave a very good bandsmen for a Happy Christmas and Pros- distinction of the Championship, and also to The Manchester District Committee of the perous New Year. WESTERN BOOM. The mem�ers of the Emley Band recently performance despite being shorthancled and determine the two qualifiers for Albert Hall, N .W.A.B.B. Association· have now completed honoured their ban�master, Mr. John Wilkinson, the l ength ]O· urney there and b ac k · Y . next year. A very close, keen, stru1rgle" is a the1r arrangemen t s o t k eep their mem b er b ands with the presentat10n of a fireside chair (l\1r · · BIRMINGHAM & DISTRICT on the I n conversat 10n wi'th the M · ·ir. L · · · D foregone conclusion, so roll up in your thousands mterested during the wmter· months. A Slow complet10n of 50 years service with the band H ux h am ) 0 f E xe t er R · B n·t· is h R ai ways B an d • hall overflowing and so make up s · ·1 and fill the to M elody and Quartette C ontest will be staged at 30 as conductor. May he have many mor� h e m· forme d me th a t M r. mi'th • a t e B M · s 1 · in some measure for the dwindling entries and the ·windsor Institute, Salford, on Saturday, It is with great regret I have to report that years of service. Royal Mari·nes • is givmg the b an d regu ar · · · · 1 attendances in the lower sections. 11th December. The 3rd Annual Band Contest after a short illness, Ted Bradshaw (solo tenor, May . I take this opportunity of extending to rehearsas l , an d th ey h ope t 0 bem goo d f ettl e f or . I heard the very distressing news at Edinburgh will be held at Clayton on Sunday, February 6th, Fisher Ludlow's), passed away on Tue·sday, the Editor, the Staff, fellow Scribes, and Bands contesting next year, and, of course, their & that Govan h ve been �spended f r a year by 1955 ; there will be 3 sections and included November 2nd. As Ted was publicity corre- men everywhere, all good wishes for Xmas and seaside engagements. � t � the Executive or an in nngement o regist�ation among the test pieces will be the W. R. spondent for Fisher's I have received many good banding in the ew Year. One of the most successful bands in this area & )l' rule, committed at Albert Hall. \V1thout publication, "The Chieftain." Commencing in letters from him and have had many conversa OLD TROMBO�E. was Axminster E.I., but alas National Service . . . . knowmg the full facts i� IS imposs1bl� to express January a series of lectures has been arranged. tions with him. Originally he was a member of has claimed quite a number of their most . d mte opm10':1, but I m sure all will feel sorry 1. Acoustics and Sound ; 2. Instrument Manu- lrwell Springs and Lowerhouse Mills and he SHEFFIELD promising players, which means that B.M. . & DISTRICT or van in their trying time ahead. Pers�nal�y facture and Maintenance ; 3. Programme came to Birmingham from Burnley as a member Turner has to start all over again with lads and I� t� . do t envy the JOb thrust on the Executive m Building and Public Presentation Band of the Metropolitan Works Band. So passes yet lasses to fill in the gaps wherever possible. !l . ; 4. dealmg with the case, but it must be said they Secretarial Work. another first rate bandsman. My deepest I would like to take this opportunity to wish As this will be the last issue of the " B.B.N." acted fearlessly in passing i1:1dgment and Newton Heath W.M.C. I. are very sorry sympathies to his dependents. all bandsmen everywhere a Merry before the festive season, permit me to wish the . & Xmas and . sentence, after hearing the evidence placed to lose the services of the popular conductor Again news is short. Armistice Services were may all your good efforts prove prosperous Editor• h·s1 Sta ff• an d a our read ers the ompC lI- . 11 before them. I hope Govan will stand up to their M r. J ac k B u tler, w h o h as re t urne d t o his fi rs t ' a tt en d d e m· vanous districts· by the B1rmmgham· during the coming year. ments of the Season and may our music bring . · · · 1 ordeal manful!)'., and return at the ei;id of their love, the Salvation Army. The band are just British Legion (who were also on parade for the During the Corps seventieth anniversary cheer and happiness 'to those who will hear our . I suspens10n, revived and more enthusiastic than completmg what has been their most successful telev1smg of the Birmingham Students Carnival), celebrations at Wombwell two programmes were bar>ds throughout the land. EXEFAL. ever. �Iow�ver, rules must be observed, and the year ; engagements have been too numerous to Invictus, Sutton, Shirley, and Coleshill. Coleshill given, one was by Woodhouse Band . On November 14th \N'oodhouse Executive �s there to see that they are. mention individually, and Mr. Hinchley tells me were also in attendance at the laying of a Church S.A. Band played· CORNISH NOTES spondents to the flooded victims at Treeton. Several items of news from corre. that they are well booked for next year. Foundation Stone recently. are, perforce, crowded out, but the pomts raised Eccles Boro are going ahead with their Bloomesbury Institution Brass gave a Musical Two of the bands who have been well received duly noted for future use. Many thank at the Sheffield Citadel during Xovember were The 8th Annual Contest of the South Western are s, arran�ements for the 2nd Annual contes� which Festival on November 13th and proved they are gentlemen, always glad to hear from you. their own band (Sheffield Citadel Band) and Brass Band Association held at Bodmin, did not this time will be held on March 12th. This band still very much alive. Although their playing BE)l' LOMOND. Langsett Road. receive so many entries as expected from also are forging ahead, and the youth class has left much to be desired they arc much stronger, reached such proport10ns now that the number and a definite improvement has been ma