BRASS BANDS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 129, 18 October 1912, Page 8

BRASS BANDS.

SOUTH ISLAND ASSOCIATION. By Telegraph—Presa Association. Dunedin, Last Night. The annual meeting of the South Island Bands Association was held to-day, Dij Thacker presiding. The executive reported that fair progress had been made during the year. Four new bands had affiliated, bringing the total up to 32. The executive expressed the opinion that amalgamation with the North Island Association was not in the interests of the South Island, but amicable arrangements might be made with the North Island Association to prevent the clashing of contest dates, etc. In moving the. adoption of the report, Dr. Thacker expressed the opinion that the bands in New Zealand should club together and invite good men like Mr. Morgan and Captain Bentley to come here, or men from America. They would introduce now ideas and encourage men. The alternative would be to pick out four or five of the best bands in New Zealand, and send thorn for a tour of the Old Country. If he was going to retain his position on the Association he had made up his mind [to approach the Government for assistance. The Government should assist bands to travel. They should give free railway passes. The Union Company could also verv well atlord to assist tlicm. The motion was carried. Dr. 1 hacker [was re-elected president. .It was decided [not to amalgamate with the North Island Association.