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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 2, 4 January 1915, Page 5

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CONCERT ON THE RACED) A large crowd assembled at t I course yesterday atternon to 1 ' Wanganui Garrison Band in a in aid of the Belgian Relief Fu function was a distinct succei as regards the attendance a quality of music supplied. Tl rendered with equal sweetness the lightest items on the pro as well as the more difficult. T were particularly good, the ace ments being well subdued, the p ers being Messrs W. Francis ( liera Rusticana"); H. XortKe" Sing thee Songs of Araby"); Briggs ("Comfort Thee"). Perh most enjoyable pieces were H chorus "And the Glory," o "Light Cavalry" (Suppe), an Vari "A Welsh Melody" (Bj Other items were the contest "Oriental" (Germain); hymn, " mv God to Thee"; selection, "P (Donizetti)". In addition, tin gave an additional item, "Gems land" (Rimmer). His Worship the Mayor (Mr Kirkwood), in thanking on behal people of Stratford, the band musical treat which had been said he hoped that they would hear the Band in Stratford. The conductor, Mr A. Wade, ply, said that the band was oi pleased to help in such a worthy

The amount taken at the amounted to £3O 8s 6d.