BACK FROM THE CONTEST.
NEW PLYMOUTH BAND RETURNS. CIVIC RECEPTION EXTENDED. The Fourth Battalion Wellington Regimental Band returned to New Plymouth last night from the repent Wellington contest. Archdeacon Evans, who accompanied the band, also returned, but Mr. H. R. Cattley (the secretary) broke the journey at Palmerston North. There was a large gathering at the railway station. Later the band marched to the Criterion Hotel, where a reception took place on the balcony. Mr. S. G. Smith, M.P., in the unavoidable absence of the Mayor (Mr. F. E. Wilson) extended a hearty welcome home, and in doing so he voiced the praise of the public, who had watched the progress of the Wellington contest very closely. Whilst they regretted the band did not reach “the top of the tree”, congratulations were extended for the measure of success met with. (Applause.) There was no doubt the band was on the up-grade, and to-day, the speaker sf' 1, the New Plymouth band was the senior B grade band of New Zealand. It was a source of delight to learn that New Plymouth was to be the centre for the next contest, and Mr. Smith hoped that the success of the band last week would spur them on to become the senior band of the Dominion. He had had the pleasure of welcoming the band in Wellington, and knew that the Wellington people had laid themselves out to make the visit an. enjoyable one. Mr. Smith mentioned that he had been informed that Mr. Lowe .had established an Australasian record in the euphonium solo section. Cheers were accc ’ed Mr. Lowe on his success.
Archdeacon Evans (the president, of the band committee) replied on behalf of the band, saying it was very gratifying to them to get such a reception. Continuing in humorous vein, he assured them he had no trouble with the bandsmen. When the public considered what splendid bands the New Plymouth men were up against, it must be admitted that they had done exceedingly well, and, all things considered, the place obtained was excellent. The band was much indebted to the secretary (Mr. Cattley), who travelled with them, and though he was also on the executive, he had looked after the band as well, and had not forgotten a single detail. The speaker expressed gratification that the next band contest was to be held in New Plymouth, when, he understood, the selections were all to be played in the open air in incomparable surroundings. A tribute was also paid to the kindr is of the WeV.’.ngton people. The bandsmen had even been granted free rides on the trams. Cheers were then given for the baud and the president. The band save a rendering of the march “Honest Toil” before dispersing, and the National Anthem concluded the gathering.
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Taranaki Daily News, 21 February 1922, Page 4
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468BACK FROM THE CONTEST. Taranaki Daily News, 21 February 1922, Page 4
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