CITIZEN'S BAND.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 May 1916, Page 4

CITIZEN'S BAND.

FIRST PUBLIC RECITAL ANNOUNCED.

The first parade of the X&w Plymouth Citizen's Band since the arrival of the new conductor took place on Sunday last, in connection with the procession of veterans, returned soldiers, cadets, and scouts, to the Anglican Church. On returning to the band-room the men were addressed by Mr. McLeod as follows: "Allow me to compliment you upon Lhc very creditable showing you made this morning on the march. Taken all in all, it was very nice indeed. The music was not by any means difficult, but, in my opinion, it was well treated, and goes to show the wisdom of selectin;' items (especially on the march) winch are within the capabilities of each and every player:, Too many bands aim at playing trio most difficult marches they can find, looking upon it as an achievement, when as a matter of fact it was probably nothing more or less than a -.eries of noises—and noise i* not music. I am going to suggest that I think we might now with safety venture fo give our first band recital in the.Recreation Ground. (Loud applause.) It's as good a* a tonic to hear you take it that way! Weather and other circumstances permitting, we will play in the- Rcc. on Sunday afternoon, May 28, and I hope there will be a large crowd to greet you, and I trust they will not be too critical. At the same time they will, I think, find our selections pleasing and interesting, and no number will be included in the programme that is likely to jar upon the feelings of any resident, taking into consideration the day. • Let me also commend yon for your punctuality to-day, wiiich, I trust, will continue, because there is no reason in the world why 10 o'clock should mean a quarter past 10! Let roe thank Drum-Major Lister for taking charge, and may we have many successful' parades such as that of this morning."