Band Notes.
Band contests in the North Island are becoming as numerous as agricultural shows/' Barely have players recovered from the recent effort at Marten, when news of another test of instrumental skill is sent through the country —this time from New Plymouth. The contest is to be held at Christmas for prizes ranging from /Too to /ho for the test piece, and prizes of j',2 5. /, 10 and /5 given in the quickstep competition. A quartet competition will he included in the list of competitive events. The Hastings Baud have issued the following circular: In many of the more important centres of New Zealand the question of encouraging competent bandsmen to settle in the town has been taken up by employers of labor. In engaging an employee, due consideration has been given to a bandsman provided lie suited otherwise. It is thus good bands have been built up. particularly in Wanganui ■ now tiiC finest hand in New Zealand. There a bandsman need never beg for work. Our baud respectfully draws vour attention to this matter, when making any change in your eniplovocs please give due consideration to the claims of the band, as we led sure a good bandsman is invariably a good tradesman. The members of the Foxton Brass Baud had their first practice together on Frida;,- evening last at the Public Hall. The conductor (Mr McKennie) was very pleased with the form shown by the members who took part, and is confident that in a short time to bring the baud to a state of proficiency. The decision to invest the newlyformed band’s property in the Borough Council is an excellent idea, and is a step in the rigid path. « » t I The addition of new members has now, however, made it necessary to look round for new instruments, and the band hope by an entertainment or two, and donations from those generously inclined, to raise a sufficient amount to purchase what is required. A letter was read from Mr job Vile, wishing the band every success, and enclosing a donation to the funds. 'The member lor Ihc district was voted a hearty vote of thanks. . 1 1 . The conductor lias impressed upon the members the necessity for attendance at all practices, as the absence of one or two players sometimes prevents a satisfactory progress. With a live secretary the band should become a first-class institution for the town,
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Manawatu Herald, 9 June 1904, Page 2
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402Band Notes. Manawatu Herald, 9 June 1904, Page 2
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