BAND CONTEST.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIV, Issue 64, 8 March 1902, Page 2

BAND CONTEST.

I «» I The township has now assumed an en Uete appearance, the executive having lereeted hnnging signs acrofs Devon land Egraont streets. The one suspended between the Theatre Royal and the Coffee Palace reads " Now Plymou'h welcomes her visitors," on the side facing the railway station, whiln the reverse side reads "Sounds and sweet airs tbat give delight," The sign batween, the National Bank and Mr N. King's block reads on one side " Binds in harmony and harmony in bands," and on the other " Mu*ic hath power all hearts to sway." The sign suspended between Messrs Whitaherand Govett's buildings in Devonstreet reads on one side, •' Music gladdens the eartb," and on the other " Such music (as 'tis said) before was never heard." The example set by th>> Contest Committee is being" followed by many citizeos, who have givan orders for greenery, flags, etc. Two of the competing hands have arrived, and several are export-d in the course of to-day. The Gruni'.y Greek men were first on the s enp, having arrived oa Thursday Thoy *'ere wdconfid by His Worship tie Mayor and e<co ■*■ d to the Drill Hall by the Ganison Band. It was expected ■'hat thny would tube up their quarter? there, but they have sinca m :<ie other 'irrangcmeitß more to thrir liking. ' The Dennision Band arrived on ' Friday tsighi - . I 0 i Sunday night the Town Band i< ' giving a free sicied concert at the 1 Theatre Koyal. i On Monday night the Wellington Garrison Bind give a concert which ( should prove vary sxttrac ive. { The famous W P )lir,gton Harrison fi Band ar* expected by the 'rain arriving I* here at 11 o'clock tbis morning, '