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THE BOROUGH BAND.

MUNICIPALISING SUGGESTED.

Some time ago the TownjClerk suggested to the Council that steps should be taken to convert the borough band into a municipal one, and with this end in view the Band members were invited to set up a committee to wait on the Council for the purpose of discussing the matter. This was done, and the committee, consisting of Messrs A. Smith, J, Newth, C. Rand, D. Knewstub and H. Osborne, were in attendance at Monday night’s Council meeting, being introduced by Cr Freeman. The Council had, earlier in the evening, discussed certain proposals concerning the Band in committee. The Mayor said the Council’s idea in inviting the committee of the Band to be present was to discuss the position with a view of putting the Band on a better footing, as the present position was not at all satisfactory to the Council, they being of the opinion that they were not being fairly treated. The Council had built a practice room, provided gas fittings, and helped by way of subsidy on different occasions, and they felt that they had received nothing in return. He knew there was a certain amount of dissension in the Band, and a little antipathy towards the Council, but he believed the majority of the members were not antagonistic to the Council. The Council was desirous of putting the Band on a better footing, but they wanted some return for their assistance in the way of music in front of the Municipal Hall prior to the picture entertainments. The Council was prepared to give an annual subsidy provided the Band would agree to play in front of the hall on Saturday nights. There was no doubt the Council was in a position to treat them better than anyone else. Mr Smith said the members of the committee were present to hear the Council’s proposals and to submit them to a meeting of band members. Personally, he was very much in favour of bringing the Band under municipal control, and he felt sure the members would agree to anything within reason.

Mr Rand suggested that one or two mfembers ’of the Council should be on the Band committee.

The Mayor said the Council wanted the Band to boom the pictures by performances on Saturday nights outside the hall, Mr Smith said that to expect the Band to play every Saturday night was a fairly big order. They already had two nights a week for practice, and to be out three nights a week was rather too much. He suggested twice a month, with say fourteen Sunday concerts per year.

The Mayor said they proposed making a subsidy of £3O per annum, which was more than any town of a similar size was paying. Perhaps if the Band would play on three. Saturday nights per month it would meet the case.

Mr Newth said he didn’t think the Band members would agree to being bound down to play on three Saturday nights per month. Two nights, no doubt, would be agreed to.

There was considerable discussion on different points, and the Mayor said the Council would consider the matter and submit proposals to the Band. The deputation then withdrew.

The Council considered the question in committee, and on resuming business the following resolution was passed, on the motion ot the Mayor, seconded by Cr ColeyThat the Council grant a subsidy of per annum to the Foxton Municipal Band, together with the right to use the practice room and instruments upon the following terms: The Band to play three Saturday evenings per month, from 7.20 to 7.50 o’clock, in front of the Municipal Hall, during the year, and in the event of any performance being missed, the Council to have the call on other occasions to make up the required number of performances. The subsidy to be paid quarterly. The Council to be represented on the Band committee by three members. Members of the Band playing outside the Hall to be admitted free.

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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1245, 14 May 1914, Page 3

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THE BOROUGH BAND. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1245, 14 May 1914, Page 3

THE BOROUGH BAND. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1245, 14 May 1914, Page 3

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