CORRESPONDENCE.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 2193, 23 October 1920, Page 3

CORRESPONDENCE.

(To the Editor.)

Sir. —As bandmaster, you honour the exalted position with a free hand. I did-not wish this. There is dissension amongst councillors, speculation amongst pe«ople,.aiuJ had feeling amongst bandsmen, in this loavu. Some instruments are, in trust, some not iq trust, while others are privately owned. The question is a public'one, involving litigation nearing the crucial issue, and as a ratepayer and bandmaster t liaA'o no desire to see opposite opinions suppressed. Band rehearsals par with the village ehoii — “we are seA’en." if the Band is not coming to the fronl, then the handroom is. The Band contend there arc some had councillors, and good bandsmen. I contend there arc some good sonic had bandsmen, and in my opinion the crux of the (rouble lies with the Mayor and an ex-haiidsman, —1 urn, He.. .1. G OLDER. (To lhi> Editor.) Sir. —I wish to contradict an error in Thursday's issue, that the Foxion Brass Band has been engaged to play at Ihe fancy dress football match. As secretary no notification has reached me to'fhai elleet. My hand will not he there. The Bandmaster should know his position, which is not to conduct the business of the Band, and lor so doing renders himself liable to dismissal. While he has my appreciation and respect as conductor, I have not forgot ten the humiliation which hi' subjected me to before the Uouimil, and trust that lie will accept ibis rebuke for his own “unauthorised” act ion.—l am, etc., A. .SMITH, Hon. See. Foxion Brass Band.