N.Z. BAND CONTEST

Hokitika Guardian, 23 February 1932, Page 5

N.Z. BAND CONTEST

B GRADE TEST RESULTS. A WIJ4 FOR MASTERTON. (By Telegraph — Per-Press Association) WELLINGTON, Feb. 22. At 'the Band Contest, the u Grade First Test Selection,. Lortzing’s “Undine,’’ was played to-night. The placings were announced, but no points were given until the playing of the second piece. The plapings were:— Masterton Municipal Band—lst. Hastings Citizens’ Band—2nd. .Royal Naval 'Volunteer Reserve Band and Oamaru Municipal Band (equal)—3rd Christchurch Municipal Band—sth. Miramar Silver Band—6th. Nelson Garrison Band—7th. Stratford Municipal Band—Bth. Carterton Band—9th. Dunedin O-ty Tramways’ Band—loth. Other results were: ■Quartette, “Euryanthe?’ Wanganui Garrison No. 1, 87pts, Ist; Port Nicholson No. 1, 85pts, 2nd ; Woolston No. 2, 84pts, 3rd. ■G. Trombone 'Solo, own selection—J. Cummings, W.M.T. Band, “Crystal Palace,” '9?pts, Ist; T. Anderson, 'St. 'Hilda pi., .'“Waireki,” 89pts, 2nd ; W. Steere, W., “The Arethusa,” 88 pts., 3rd. Baritone Solo, own selection—E. O’Brien, W.AI.T., “Singvogelch e n,”92pts, ■lst; (J. E. Maybury, J.N.S., “Fantasia iConeertante,” 90ptfl, 2nd; R. Garner, W. G., “Weber’s Lest Waltz.” 89pts, 3rd;