CORRESPONDENCE.
THE BAND.
To the Editor. Sir,—"Bandsman" has evidently taken umbrage at my letter which appears in your issuo of the 9th inst, and objects, as he facetiously expresses it, to be sat upon by " Rusticus 1 ' or any other" cuss." The rustic " cuss," who is in no way connected «it!) the Jockey Olub has no desire to do any anything bo foolhardy,, and is, moreover,sorely grieved that he hpso greatly discoqeerted your harmonious' correspondent, My reinarka were made limply on the supposition tl)at the.Band was supported by the public. If, however as a Volunteer Band, it is indepeudant of the few subscriptions collected from tlio local community,, which "Bandsman" gratuitously informs us have not gone into' the pockets of the members of the Band, its pmoeedingi have no right to be criticised by outsiders. I therefore with all lovers of harmony, both musical and pacific sincerely wish theltfasterton Volunteer Band every success, but if it aspires to be the premier Band in the Valley, is nothing very extraordinary in devoting two nights a week to practice. I must leave the Jockey Club to defend itself from the allegations of " Bandsman." lam&c. Rostiods. • Opaki, Dec. 13. ~
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 4, Issue 1254, 14 December 1882, Page 2
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196CORRESPONDENCE. THE BAND. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 4, Issue 1254, 14 December 1882, Page 2
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