THE BAND CONTEST.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 34, 30 January 1908, Page 4

THE BAND CONTEST.

i uu local committee i- proceeding satisfactorily with tin- arrangements lor the Hand Contest. The secretary lias received intimation that the Executive of the North Island I!r.is, Bands Association will give a cash prize of flu to the winning band in the " B grade, in addition to the amount allocated by the local committee. Ihe names of Mr* a rs. K. Doekrill (Mayor), IJ. McKinnon Bain, and \Y. A iii bury, ot ->ew I'lynioutii, ligure among the vice-presidents of the North bland Brass liauds Association. _ laeut.-Colonel ukey has consented to act an marshal during contest week. Mr. C. 11. Uwb, of New Plymouth, formerly conductor of the Stratford Municipal Brass Band., lus been appointed inspector ot instruments.

Lite Mart on Brass Band will play "W agon Hill" at the garden party in the iiecieation Grounds on Tuesday alteruoon.

The l'almerston North Brass Band is negotiating for the use of the disused auction mart opposite the Red House Hotel as slecpiug ijuarters, and will make arrangements lor meals. Ihe Auckland first Battalion Brass Band will eaiup in the Drill Hall. Ihe Auckland Mounted Killes Band has solveil the accommodation difficulty. They will bring their camping equipment and go into camp for the contest week.

Ihe Auckland First Battalion has requested the Baud Contest Committee to endeavor to secure for them a remission of the Harbor Boards passenger toll. The Recreation Sports Ground Commute* is now putting the sports arena into thorough order tor the marching competition.