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Band Teachers, Adjudicators and Soloists

WILLIAM POLLARD CORNET SOLOIST, BAND TEACHER,

AND ADJUDICATOR 11 PARROCK ST., CRAWSHAWBOOTH

ROSSENDALE

J. A. GREENWOOD BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR

19 NORTHWOOD ROAD, PRENTON BIRKENHEAD

Telephone : BIRKENHEAD 3264 --J. H. W H I T E

Composer, Band Teacher and Adjudicator

198 OLDHAM ROAD, MILES FLATTING MANCHESTER

GEO. H. MERCER TRUMPET, CORNET, BAND TEACHER

AND CONTEST ADJUDICATOR Address--

MONA VILLA, BURNGREA VE STREET SHEFFIELD

TOM EASTWOOD Associated Teacher to the Bandsman's College

of Music ("The Easy Way," by post)

SOLO CORNET, BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR ALTON HOUSE, BROUGHAM ROAD

MARSDEN, Near HUDDERSFIELD

N O E L T H O R P E SOLO CORNET, BAND TEACHER,

AND ADJUDICATOR c/o. THE COMMERCIAL HOTEL

SLAITHWAITE, near HUDDERSFIELD

GEO. HAWKINS BAND TEACHER

BROADDALES HOUSE, NEWMILNS AYRSHIRE

Teacher of Theory and Harmony by post

JOHN FAULDS BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR

44 KENNEDY CRESCENT, KIRKCALDY FIFE

HAROLD LAYCOCK The Famous Trombone Soloist

Open for Concerts and Demonstrations also Pupils by post or private

'

BAND TEACHER and ADJUDICATOR 99 HIGH STREET, ABERTRIDWR

CAERPHILLY, GLAM.

DAVID ASPINALL MusiClRI Director, Ransome & Marles Works' Band

{Late Conductor, Creswell Colliery and <.iary Brewery Bands)

BAND TEACHER, BAND AND CHORAL CONTEST ADJUDICATOR

"PRIORY VIEW," 14 FRIARY ROAD NEWARK-ON-TRENT, NOTTS.

Tel.: Newark456-7-8-9

FRED MORTIMER (Bandmaster, Foden's Motor Works Band)

TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR CLIFtON RD., ELWORTH, SANDBACH

CHESHIRE

W. W O O D CONDUCTOR AND TEACHER

Young Bands a Speciality 6 COLBECK STREET, HANSON LANE

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LI:i.<:AX, YORKS.

H. MUD.�D� I�M� A-N _

_ _ BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR

"ASHBURN," ALLOA

J. B O DD I C E SOLO EUPHONIUMIST, BAND TEACHER

AND ADJUDICATOR 170 PARK ROAD, WALLSEND-ON-TYNE

HERBERT BENNETT BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR 40 LEVEN STREET, POLLOKSHIELDS

GLASGOW, S.l. Tel.: Queens Park 826.

HAROLD BARKER (Conductor, Danncmora Steel Works, and Eckington Bandb

BAND TEACHER AND CONTEST ADJUDICATOR

"SOMERVILLE," ECKINGTON SHEFFIELD

Lieut. JOHN FLETCHER PROFESSIONAL CONDUCTOR AND

ADJUDICATOR Brass. Military. Orchestra. GRIFFIN HOTEL, HALIFAX

Phone : 361011 LAURENCE BARKER

B.B.C.M. CONDUCTOR AND TEACHER

Associated Teacher to the Bandsman's College of Music Correspondence Courses oo essential subjects

for Bandrnastcrship Pupils trained for Bandsman's College Examination

"NEW LUMFORD," BAKEWELL DERBYSHIRE

HARRY MILEMAN (Conductor, Scottish C.W.S.)

BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR S.C.W.S. Head Offic�

95 MOR.RI30N STREET, GLASGOW

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B d T eachers, an Ad" d" 'JU icators a nd s l . o oists

HAROLD MOSS L.R.A.M., A.R.C.M. (Bandmastership)

M usica I Director, Creswell Colliery Band TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR

(Coach for Diploma Exams., etc., by post) Successes in various Grades of the B.C.!vl. Examinations including Bandmastership 5 NEW VILbAGE, CRESWELL

Near WORKSOP, NOTTS.

CHAS. A. COOPER A.Mus.V.C.M.

BAND TEACHER, ADJUDICATOR, COMPOSER AND ARRANGER

Life�long experience Brass, Military, Orchestral and Choral

Hand or Choral Contests Adjudicated

19 COLUMBIA STREET, HUTHWAITE NOTTS.

WILLIAM FARRALL BAND TRAINER AND ADJUDICATOR CHORD PLAYI:N"G DEMO:N"STRATED

"CORONA," 14 MANOR GROVE, BENTON NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE

Phone : BENTON 61114 DRAKE RIMMER

BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR "MIRELLA," MILTON ROAD '·

KIRKCALDY Phone : KIRKCALDY 2844

ALFRED ASHPOLE F.T.C.L., A.R.C.M., L.Mus.T.C.L., B.B.C.M.

BAND, VOCAL AND CHORAL TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR

Author of " Viva Voce Questions" for Brass Band Examination Candidates

Associated Teacher to the Bandsman's College of Music

Special Arrangements scored for bands Specialist Coach for all Band Diplomas Successes include all lower grades, aloo

A.B.C.M. and 8-B.C.M.

BISHOP'S STORTFORD, HERTS. Tel. 386

w. D A W S O N BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR

1 PARK A VENUE BLACKHALL COLLIERY

WEST HARTLEPOOL, Co. DURHAM

J. M. HINCHLIFFE Euphonium Soloist (late Black Dyke; Ilesses)

BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR 56 NEWTON STREET, HYDE

CHESHIRE

F R E D R O G A N BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR " ALDERSYDE," DARVEL, SCOTLAND

J. H. PEARSON BAND TEACHER

"AVONDALE," 94 GROVE LANE TIMPERLEY, CHESHIRE

ALBERT s. GRANT A.B.C.M., B.B.C.M.

Associated Teacher to the Bandsman's College of Music Postal Lessons a Feature

BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR "ROYSTONA," LONG LANE, SHIREBROOK

Nr. MANSFIELD, NOTTS.

CHARLES ANDERSON (" O.R.B."-Contest March)

Fullv cxpcncnccd Soloist TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR 158 COPPICE STREET, OLDHAM

HERBERT SUTCLIFFE Musical Director

(VlCKERS-ARMSTRONGS LIMlTED) BARROW SHIPYARD SIL VER BAND BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR

41 CEDAR ROAD BARROW-IN-FURNESS

EDWARD KITTO . (Conductor, Thornley Colliery Band)

BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR 28 HENDERSON A VENUE

WHEATLEY HILL, Co. DURHAM

S. S. H. ILIFFE BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR

8 NUTFIELD ROAD, LEICESTER

GEORGE THOMPSON B.B.C.M., L.G.S.M.

BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR Arranger for Brass and Military Bands

Associated Teacher to the Bandsman's College of Music

57 MICHAEL'S ESTATE, GRIMETHORPE BARNSLEY, YORKSHIRE

A. E. BADRICK (Conductor, Carlton Main Fricl<ley Colliery Band)

BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR 106 OXFORD STREET

SOUTH ELMSALL, Near PONTEFRACT YORKS

HARRY MORTIMER POST OFFICE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH

CHESHIRE Private Address : Trumpet Villa, Sandl.ach, C1leshire.

Phone : SANDBACH 28

CLIFTON JONES CORNET SOLOIST, BAND TEACHER,

AND ADJUDICATOR 142 BURNLEY ROAD, BACUP, LANCS.

Phone : BACUP 200

REG. LITTLE (Conductor, Cory Brothers Workmen's Band)

BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR 15 BAILEY STREET, TON PENTRE

Glam.

CYRIL I. YORATH B.B.C.M.

Associated Teacher to the Bandsmen's College of Music BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR

SANKEY'S CASTLE WORKS WEL·LINGTON, SHROPSHIRE

Phone : 500 Wellington. Shropshire

J. DAVIES BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR

FIRST-CLASS TUITION Periodical Lessons Arranged

Write: 1 HUYTON ROAD, UPPER EASTVILLE

BRISTOL 5.

ROBT. TINDALL A.B.C.M., L.R.S.M. (London),

BAND, VOCAL AND CHORAL TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR

(A!loociated Teacher to the Bandsman's College of Music)

Playing taught personally, Pupils prepared for B.C.M. Examinations personally,

or by correspondence I MELROSE A VENUE, LOW FELL

GATESHEAD 9, Co. DURHAM

HARRY RYDER B.B.C.M.

CONDUCTOR AND ARRANGER c/o Miss KING, CASTLEGATE

Phone 205 KIRBYMOORSIDE, YORKS I

WRIGHT AND RouND's BRAss BAND NEWS. A PRIL 1, 1945.

MINOR ADVERTISEMENTS ALEXANDER OWEN

MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

tuition of my son for more than five years ; he was a thorough teacher. I was sorry I could not pay my respects in person." Sapper Wray will be pleased to know that the Stretford Boro Band are reorganised and having good rehearsals under Mr. E. Hughes, so the chair will be waiting

� words 1/6, &d. for each additional 10 words. Remittances must accompany adver­tisement, and reach us by 24th of the month. For Box address at our Office count si!!! words, and add 3d. for forwarding of replies. This rate d�s not apply to Trade Adv�rts. Messrs. ¥hight & Round, Hon. Treasurers,

beg to acknowledge receipt with thanks, of the following donations:-ALEXANDER OWEN MEMORIAL FUND. All enquiries

should be sent to-Mr. ]. CLARKSON, l Bre$ton Drive, Worsley, Manchester.

Please send your donation, no matter how small. It will be greatly appreciated.

BANDSMAN'S COLLEGE OF MUSIC. Syllabus of all examinations can be had from the secretary-Mr. H,

COLLIER, 13 Montrose Avenue, Stretford, Nr. Manchester. who is willing to answer all enquiries and advise, generally,

HEHBERT BROOKES, the celebrated Cometlist (late of Wmgates) is now open for engagements as Soloist or

Teacher.-The Library, Parrin Lane, Winton, Manchester.

W SCHOFIELD, �lidgrovc, Delph, Oldham. At liberty . as BANDMASTE!{, also open to coach any band for

MAY FESTIVAL, MA!\CHESTEl{.

Ao R:l1TI10l{PE SOCIAL CLUB Slow Melody Contest, .1:\.. Open and Junior Sections. April 2lst at 3 p.m. Adjudicator, Mr. H. Moss, Creswell. Good prizes. Refresh­ments at 1'loderate Prices. Competitors unable to return ho1ne can be suitably acconunodated. Entries to Mr. E. GRIFFITHS, junr., �Ii Mansfield Crescent, Armthorpc, Doncaster.

WANTED.-A Set of BANDS:YIENS' UNIFORMS; in good cumlition. Reply to : SECRETARY,

PARKER'S BURSLEM BREWERY LTD., Pitt Street, Burslem, Stoke·on·Trent.

'VANTED.-TE-"101'. TROMBONE with case.-Box 56, c/o. B.B.N., 34 Erskine Street, Liverpool, 6.

A WHITEHEAD, Euphoniumist, open to Coach Ba11d • for Contests. 30 May Street, Beverley Road, Hull.

CRESWELL COLLIERY BAND.-Junior SLOW MELODY (under 16 yrs.), Open AIR VARJE and QUARTETTE

COKT.ESTS, in Colliery lnstitute, co1nmencing 2 p.1n., April 14th. Adjudicator, Mr. Harold Moss, L.R.A.M. Prizes: Slow Melody: £1 and Medal, 10/- and Medal, and 5/-. Air Varie : £1/10/- and miniature Cup, £1 and 15/-. Quartette. £5, £3, and £2. Entrance fees: 1/-, 1/6 and 4/-. Entries will be accepted on plain paper. Closing date April 7th Six other Specials, 1 for best fe1nale perfonnance of the Contest Schedules ready.- Secretary, Mr. MAURICE W. TEASDALE,

'Mayfield," Morven Street, Creswell, nr. \!Vorksop, �otts.

WANTED.-SOLO CORNET Book of W. & R. SACRED SEIUES, Nos. 3 and 4.-D. HENDERSON, Moles·

\ vorth Street, Wadehrid,,,_g.:.!c,'-"-Co'-'- r.::.:n

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FOR SALE. One Silver-plated Bb CORNET, maker, Wallis. Complete in case, £5. Box 32, c;o B.B.N ., 34

Erskine Street, Liverpool 6

BRISTOL -"l.F.S. BAND (incorporating Albion Dockyard Band) have pleasure in presentiug their Third Annual

QUARTETTE AND VALSR COXTEST, to be held in the Fire Station, Jacob Street, Old l\larket Street, Bristol, on May 12tb,

01ruuencing the 2nd Section Quartette, 2-30 p.Hl. sharp. c !\djudicator, Mr. Chas. A. Cooper, A.1\'!us. V.C.M. VALSE, own choice (\IV. & H .. ), for band not exceeding ten performers. l l 3 i

st prize, Cup and £6; 2nd, M; 3rd, £2. Entry fee 12/6. st Section Quartette. First prize, Cup and £4; 2nd, £2; rd, £1. Owu choice (VV. & R.); four lro1nlJones1 own choice

n hoth Quartette Sections. Entry fee 6/-. 2nd Section Qnartette, or Junior 1nembers of lst Section bands. lst prize, Cup aud .£3; 2nd, 30/-; 3rd, 15/-. Own choice (W. & R.). Entry fee 5/-. Closing date of entry, May 4th.

For entry fonn or any further enquiries apply to Mr. 1'-1. SOFTLEY, Contest Sec., 30 Ashtoi1 Road, Ashton Gate, Bristol, 3.

R SMITH, Solo Comet, Brass Band Trainer and Adjudicator, • is open to teach or judge anywhere. Terms :-

Beaumont," Scarborough l�oad, Muston, Filey, Yorks.

MON0�1ARK Service. Permanent London address. Letters

l. re-directed. Confidential. 5/- per arurnm. Royal patronage. I<ey tags 3 for 1/3. Write Mollomark, B:M/M0)107G, W.C.l. (8)

WOODS Be co. (Proprietor: GEo. HALCRow)

MILITARY, BRASS AND DANCE BAND INSTRUMENT MAKERS AND REPAIRERS

FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES 176 Wes tgate Ro ad, N ewc astle-o n-Tyne

Telephone 23044

J. H. KICHENSIDE, F.F.S. (Eng.), A.F.L.A.

Hon. Secretary, National Brass Band Club

41 MANVILLE ROAD, LONDON, S.W.17

SHEFFIELD & DISTRICT

Another district band, I am pleased to record, have commenced a Junior Band . This time at Dodsworth. Mr. J. O'Connor is, at present, coaching and teaching these " young ideas." Mr. O'Connor and his two sons, Stanley and Thomas, are cornet players in the Senior Band­the latter two being solo cornet and soprano respectively. I note that the Quartette Party won 2nd prize at the recent Silkstone Contest. The �· 4 H.'s " won l st prize, with Denby Dale and Hepworth Silver No. 1, taking 3rd and 4th. Mr. W. Kaye, the talented Conductor of J:Iep­worth did well to secure the l st and 4th pnzes. He pl�ys a big part in maintaining the interest in his near district-Hepworth and Holmfirth area. All credit is due to him.

Killamarsh are preparing assiduously for the Belle Vue Contest and should do well. Their present Conductor is proving a worthy successor to the late Mr. Burnham. l am informed that Master Hollingsworth-a most promising cornet player-is now taking lessons under G. H. Mercer and looks like following in the footsteps of two other pupils from Killamarsh who were under the tuition of G.H.M. and who " landed " in Dyke and Creswell eventually-Messrs. Bright (Dyke) and Davey (Creswell) or, it may be, the other way about. Anyway they made good.

Am pleased to learn that Firbeck Collie�y and New Ollcrton Colliery Bands are compctmg at Leicester Contest. Not for nothing have these two sturdy combinations steadily and deter­minedly practised during the past winter. Best of luck to you, friends, and more power to your Conductors, Messrs. Hilton and Appleton . .

It is very sad to record the death, by accident in the pit, of G. Kellit, the solo horn of Dod­worth-a tragic happening indeed. He played in the Quartette that won 2nd prize .at the recent Silkstone Contest. The band, m full strength, attended the funeral, paying the last honours to a very fine player, and reliable bandsman. Our sympathy goes out to his bereaved family, his workmates and fellow­bandsmen.

JOHN BALDWIN L.G.S.M., B.B.C.M.

BAND TEACHER - ADJUDICATOR Specialist in Postal Course of Theory

and Bandmastership. ASPER STREET, NETHERFIELD

Tel . 58704. NOTTINGHAM

HARRY HEYES, CONDUCTOR AND ADJUDICATOR

c/o. GEORGE AND DRAGON HOTEL COLESHILL, Near BIRMINGHAM

WARWICKSHIRE Tel. : CoLESHILL 2249

JOHN R. CARR B.B.C.M.

(Conductor, Newbiggin Colliery Band, County League Champions, 1943,

Northumberland Miners Champions, 1944) CONDUCTOR ANID ADJUDICATOR

4 WOOD.MORN CRESCENT NEWBIGGIN-BY-SEA, NORTHUMBERLAND.

CITY OF COVENTRY BAND A l l�e nqu iries to :

S. T. BENNETT, "HALDON," 176 BROOKSIDE AVENUE,

COVENTRY. (4) Consult us for ...

MANUSCRIPT PAPER CARDS AND B O OKS

M USIC F OL I OS .. BAND B O OKS

'QUICKFIT. PUBLISHING Co. CLARKES LANE, ROCHDALE. Phone 2788

HAROLD ROBINSON (Secretary, Nottingham Co-operative Silver Band)

General Printer and Stationer 31 BURGASS ROAD, THORNEYWOOD, NOTTS.

All kinds of Printed Mntter for Brass and Dance Bands, Orchestras, etc.t in one or

n1ore colours. Many First-Class Bands obtai,n their supplies from us and we have many letters

of appreciation. Best Quality Materials.

Up-to-date Machinery and Appliances. Complete Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Old 4lh, Liverpool £0 10 0 for you when you come home. L.N.E.R., Openshaw, are reorganised ; they

are full of the contesting spirit and will compete at the May Contest.

J. Mather, V.'esthoughton O 2 6

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Gorton and Openshaw used to be one of the best. I know Mr. Phillips would like to take them to Belle Vue. ';vhy not say " We will go " ?

We give below a summary of the accounts of the Fund for the year ended 31.st December, 1944 :- Vickers Armstrong have a good band. " A

£ s. d. Souvenir of Shakespeare " would just suit them. 95 2 g It's a grand concert number for all times.

RECEIPTS Balance from 1943 Sundrv Donations Donation from Whitefield Contest

(Besses-o' -th' -Barn Band) Receipts, 1944 E:itamination Interest, Manchester Corp. Loan A/c Bank Interest

EXPE)!DITURE Wreath (Mr. Whitwam) Postages Rent of Meeting Room Expenses, 1944 Examination Stationery and Printing

Balance in Bank, 31/12/44

g o Cheetham Hill Public are going to Belle Vue.

25 0 4 13

1 5

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£169 10

They are doing fine under their young teacher, o Mr. R. Cooper. 3 'Windsor Institute arc reorganised and mean to

4 have a super band ; they are having rattling o good rehearsals under Mr. T. Dooley.

Salford Air Raid vVardens have been re-3 formed owing to a number of the former mem-

bers returning to their old band. They have a £ s. d. number of promising boys who are doing well 2 o o Mr. C. Cheadle is now the Bandmaster and they 3 8 7 are making progress . They are very thankful o 15 o for the help they have had from South Salford 5 7 s Silver, some of whose members are still with o 19 2 them, also their secretary, Mr. V\I. Busher, who

12 10 5 156 19 10

has been a tower of strength Manchester Civil Defence : The new com­

mittee have worked wonders with the band and have put new life into it. Mr. Ken Col'.

£169 10 3 lingson was present at a recent rehearsal. I

Owing to the paper shortage it is not possible to send out The ASSETS of the Fund are :-

samples. Customers requiring Headings, Memos, etc., are Cash at Bank £156 19 10 150 0 0

hope he will settle down in this band ; he is the son of the well-known Councillor Collingson who spent 40 years as a Band Conductor. They hope to attend Belle Vue May Contest. forwarded a proof before order is completed to ensure that Loan, Manchester Corporation

con1plete satisfaction is given. I made a visit to Swinton and Pendlebury Band some weeks ago as a guest. I was very pleased to see this band getting together again , the playmg of the band was good, Mr. Colburn is their Conductor. Now you have got a new start, lads, stick ! The war is nearly over, I hope

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I have just learnt that Stocksbridge are enter­ing the Belle Vue Contest and are preparing for the event with mi(1!1.t and main ! (Stephen and Betty Woodcock, of this band, are popular duettists in the district). This makes some half-dozen bands in the immediate area attend­ing either Leicester or Belle Vue Contests. It is worthy of note that the " contesting contagion " apparent hereabouts is stimulated by the many, Quartette and Solo Contests that have been held recently. So does competition, at small affairs engender the desire for fuller competion.

Wath Town are on the up-grade now, I hear, and have got a few more instruments. They are having good rehearsals on Sunday mornings with their brass band class, also band practices on Thursday night. They are looking forward to having a good summer season. I hope you will be entering the Area Contests sponsored by the " Daily Herald."

Wombwell H.G.: I have not heard much about this band of late ; hope you are still carrying on and keeping together ; would like a few lines about your activities.

Houghton Main, I hear, are getting their band together again, hope you are able to get a band as good as you had a few years since.

Manvers Main : No news yet of their activi­ties ; hope you have not disbanded as it would be a pity for such a band to drop out.

Meersbrook are still going on very well with two rehearsals a week. Their bass section is doing fine, three out of the four are under twenty years of age. Any one who would like a blow should go to their H.Q.-" The Old Brown Inn," London Road.

Askern Silver are holding a Slow Melody Contest on April 28th. They hope to announce the name of their new Conductor shortly.

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HUMBER DISTRICT

Scatter Prize are having good rehearsals and working hard on test-piece for Leicester. Band gave a very good concert in the Institute before a good audience, all items being much appre­ciated. Mr. R. Smith keeps the bandsmen very interested.

Lincoln British Legion having good rehearsals and all is going well.

Scunthorpe Defence are going ahead now and are rehearsing very hard for Leicester.

Brigg Town : We do not hear much of this band of late. What is the reason ? I hope all is well.

Crowle are having good rehearsals under Mr. ]. Kirk. Band gave a very good concert in the cinema before a full house and were very much appreciated. I hear they intend to compete at Belle Vue. We wish you every success.

Gainsborough are working hard on test-piece for Leicester, and busy with Sunday concerts.

Barnetby Prize still going under present con­ditions.

Scunthorpe B.B.L. having good rehearsals. Band gave a good concert at a R.A.F. Aero­drome ; Mr. J. Gilboy conducted in his old style. They have started to work hard on test-piece for Belle Vue. FLASHLIGHT.

Total £306 19 10

LIABILITIES NIL Audited and found correct,

(Signed) G. W. ROBINSON * * * *

The A.O.M.F. General Meeting was held at Whitefield, on February l 7th, when the whole of the officers and executive were returned to office as a general Council of the A.O.M.F. and the B.C.M. It was resolved that Mr. Clarkson be secretarv for the A.O.M.F. and Mr. Collier for the B.C'.M., to avoid any confusion in corres­pondence. Mr. Isaac Perrin journeyed again from Birmingham, although in poor health, but we are glad to say much improved.

---- �·----WILLIAM RIMMER

MEMORIAL FUND

Messrs. vVright & Round, Hon. Treasurers, have pleasure in acknowledging receipt, with thanks, of the following donations :-

Dick-a' -Tims £1 1 Old 4th, Liverpool 0 10 A. Bailey, Trail, B.C. 0 4

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As intimated last month, Brass Band activi­ties are forging ahead in the Devon area with the formation of .:;i. bantl at Exeter, which is composed of employees of the Southern Railway under the direction of Mr. Lewis Huxham, who is a member of a well-known family of bandsmen that hold outstanding positions such as : band­master, deputy B.M., trombone (B.B.C), and solo trumpet, which augurs well for the tuition and development of a first class combination. Also the superintendent of the district is a keen brass band enthusiast and is giving loyal support to make it a success. Instruments have been purchased, more being contemplated, and regular practices are being held with classes for learners.

Bideford Borough have advertised for a resident bandmaster, but confirmation of the appointment is awaited, while their neighbours at Hartland and South Molton have made application to the Devon County Education Authorities for Brass Band Evening Classes to be organised in their respective towns, which undoubtedly will be arranged by Mr. Phllip, Secretary of the D.C.E.A., who is an authority on musical education.

The International Staff Band's visit to Tor quay on the 3rd and 4th inst. was a great success, being provided with beautiful sunshine and ideal surroundings.

It is quite possible that Brighouse and Ras­trick Band will break their journey at Exeter and give a couple of concerts, either on the forward or return visit to Cornwall towards the end of May.

Mr. W. A. Wills, Bandmaster of Wadebridge Town Silver, has made a small concert party. The junior section of the band are the main performers, with Mrs. E. Axworthy (soprano), Mr. A. Irons (tenor), Mr. B. Williams (violin), Mrs. B. vVilliams (monologues), Mr. F. Radford (banjo), and1Mr. T. Hicks (mandolin). This party have given many successful concerts in this last two months an? have supported various good causes.

Wadebridge Town gave a concert in the Regal Cinema on the 25th February with Miss Edna Harper (soprano) and Mr. Frank Watson (tenor). It was unfortunate that a Dramatic Society came to the town at short notice, which interfered with the attendance. EXEFAL.

The Newton Heath (Manchester) Boys' Brass Band continues to make progress ; many engagements are still being booked for the com­ing season and they are practising ,hard for their turn to broadcast to us.

Prestwich Borough (late 4 lst Lancaster H.G.) strengthened by several members of the old band, and under the baton of ::VIr. Ben Holding, have already given two concerts. The first was in aid of the Broughton Home for Disabled Soldiers of the last war, and the other for the Cigarette Fund for H.M . Forces (Radcliffe British Legion Branch). Both concerts were extremely successful. They have decided to enter May Belle Vue and will put up a good show. The band rehearse at the "Welcome Inn," Bury Old Road, Prestwich, where old and new players will be welcomed.

Mr. Harry Mortimer, in his recent article in the "Radio Times," paid a very high tribute to the Bandsmen's College of Music and the Alex Owen Memorial Scholarship for the educa­tion of young boys, both of which have helped the Brass Band Movement considerably in furthenng the theoretical and practical know­ledge of music amongst bandsmen. Mr. Mortimer too well knows the valuable aid that Elgar Clayton is to him and Fairey Aviation for he was the third winner of the scholarship: also \'V'illie Clegg. soprano of B-ickersho,w Collier, V\le all know the worth of these great player" Many boys who have competed at these exami­nations have continued their studies. What they had learned of the theory of music was too valuable to forget, several who have been too old for the scholarship are studyincr for the B.B.C.M., �nd they will make good ba;dmasters, for they will fortify themselves with the know­ledge of theory and harmony, so that they will know every chord at a glance and hear the sound of it with their eye. Every Bandmaster ought to be able to write down a simple melody which he hears being played or sung, and be able to hear a melody which he sees in front of his eyes without actually singing or playing. The valuable work the A.O.M.F. ::tnd the B.B.C.M. have done and are still doing will be revealed in years to come. �OVICE.

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The event of the month was the Association's Annual Solo & Quartette Contest at Oxford on the l 7th, w.hen 73 solo.ists and 24 quartette parties entered, with 64 soloists and 20 quartettes com­petmg. Messrs. A. E. Badrick and C. A. Ander­son adjudicated, and the results will doubtless be found elsewhere in this issue. An additional hall had to be booked to accommodate all the entries, and a very large audience attended the contest, the largest for some years past. Furni­ture Industries, one of the two new bands com­peting, were supported by the Managing Director and Secretary of_ the firm, both keenly interested m the proceedmgs. Prominent members of Pressed Steel Co: were also at the contest, and the successes achieved by their bands should be a good thing for their future progress, while it should also help to mcrease the firm's support of the b.ands. Morri? Motors were, as usual, well m evidence, even rf they did not score quite so many successes as expected on this occasion Their solo cornet, _Mr. !'.red Campbell, who had previously won tlurd pnzc at the Championship Solo Contest at Bradford, did not succeed in winning a first on this occasion, althoucrh he played well. 0

Swindon (Wilts.) Old Comrades, late 5th ----·� Wil�s Home Gua_rd, are now busy settling down

MANCHESTER & DISTRICT to life under .their old name again, and hard at Belle Vue. On May 5th, the 15th Annual May work preparing fo� a busy season's engage­

Championship Brass Band Festival will be held ments, most of which mean a repeat booking. and this will be a real Victory Contest which will From the same source I learn that Swindon eclipse all previous events. Mr. Frank Parker G.W.R. (also late Home Guard), have re-started is now as busy as a bee, so keep him busy with with some 16 players, and are hard at work your entries. There are three graded test-pieces, trying to get back to their old high standard. I so it is up to the band to chose the piece in which shall be glad t_o hear from the Secretary of this every member can play his part easily and band at any time. correctly; it is the 2nd and 3rd cornets, horns Market Lavington held their annual meetinrr and baritones that are the harmony makers. It recently, when Mr. J · H. Merritt was re-elected is a mistake to think that these accompanying Bandmaster for the 46th successive year a parts are easy to play ; the boys must have that hearty vote of thanks being accorded to him ' for inborn feeling for music to play them well, they past services to the band. Seven band members must be musical to dovetail intricate parts are now serving with �he Colours, but a good together with good precision and with good number of lads are bemg trained to keep the balance and blend. Another important factor ranks fill�d. A turnover of over £30 was reported is playing in tune; even if they are using the by the lrcasurer and there is a balance in hand right valves their pitch is low through not having of more than £20 to carry on with. This band control of the muscles of their lips, etc. " A are among the most active in the county, I Souvenir of, Shakespeare " is melodious and imagme, and to Mr. :Merritt is due the greater full of charrnmg effects, and though it is easy, it part of the credit for this, I am sure. has been played by the best bands in the coun- From Southampto?- Albion I learn that they, try, and is the work of a master whose wonderful too, �re still bus.i:, rn many directions. They work has helped to make the best bands of the have JUSt held their ann".-al meeting, and carried country. o_ut 37 engagements dunng the season, in addi-

Sapper R. C. Wray writes : " T regret to tton to many attendances at the Dell for the inform you of the death of Mr. W. H. Brophy hot:ie ma_Lc�es of Southampton F.C., where of Cadishcad. He worked very hard for the I their music is m.uch appreciated. Bandmaster Brass Band Movement and has successfully I Stockwell (who is also secretary by the way), trained many bands and won many prizes. In j sends me a .photograph taken at the Guildhall his day he was a real good cornet player. I; on the occa:wn of a concert held there for Forces wish to record my appreciation of his able I Rendezvous. PIU VIVO.

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ACCIDENTALS

CONCOIIDS AND DISCORDS

WOODENDITE writes: " The past year has proved financially very successful for Wood End (W.M.C.) Silver. They have cleared all accounts and have a balance of £75 in the Bank. Mr. Howard Pickering was elected President. :Mr. Pickering is young and has stressed his detcr­mina tion to put our band in line with other bands. Mr. vV. T. vVright was re-elected Secre­tary, and Mr. C. H. Hewitt was re-elected Treas. A good strong committee has been elected and the year 1945 should be even more successful. Mr. E. vVright remains Bandmaster, and the band hope to compete at Leicester, Section 2, with Mr. Roland Davis as Conductor."

� � � � DAFYDD writes : " On March Sth the Ladies'

Committee of the Rhyl Silver entertained the members of the band and their wives and officials to a Supper and Concert, presided over by their President, Councillor John Brookes, J . P . An enjoyable evening was spent, during which the President paid a glowing tribute to the amount of work done by the Ladies' Committee for the welfare of the band and he appealed to them to keep together until such times as they can have their Social Room in the New Bandroom re­turned to them. He said that the band had carried on under very great difficulties, the Government having requisitioned their fine new bandroom early in 19-1-J , and Mr. Tal Morris and his boys had been knocked about from pillar to post since, but he was glad to say that there are good prospects of having the bandroom released at an early date. Several others spoke, including the Bandmaster, Mr. Tal Morris, who made an earnest appeal to members for better attend­ances at rehearsals ; he said there were three or four members whom he seldom sees at rehearsals, and he appealed to these members to make every effort to attend. The President made a sym­pathetic reference to }fr. Aled Morris, bass trombone player, who that day had gone away

' to a convalescent Home m Devon, and on behalf of everyone wished him a speedy re­covery."

The two letters we published in our last issue � � � � regarding the Bandsmen' s Memorial appear to NOTTSMAN writes : " Ransome & Marlcs have aroused the ire of our Southern contem- Works, as the last winners of the Championship porary, but in spite of all their abuse and threats Contest at Leicester, will again compete on of a " day of reckoning " we know we did nght Easter Monday. The band are quiie busy with to publish the letters, we have been told so too concert work and broadcasts, and Mr. Aspinall often since-and by some actual members of I am informed is fixing a good list of engagc­the N . J3 .B.C .-to have any doubt on the matter. ments for the coming season. The band The two letters we published were selected from recently took part in the Massed Band Concert a large number we received on the same subject, from the Civic Hall, Vvolverhampion, also did and all the correspondents, as well as those who several broadcasts and recordings during the �ave written since, stress the point that they are past few weeks. The next broadcast is on not opposed to a Memorial, nor are we, but it April 20th." will have to be something very different from a � � · � � Club to interest us. DICK-0'-TIMS writes : " Many thanks to

* * * * ' A Member of Besses ' for his letter. I think ld b , the young man you refer to is suffering from We resent being to Y our con.emporary swelled head; however, let him and his like what we ought or ought not to do in a matter

of this kind, and we would suggest that ' stew in their own juice ' for a while-they f ll · t will probably find their level sooner or later, and before giving as such advice, the 0 owmg ques - then perhaps we will see some changes, that is, ions should have been asked : (1) Have W. & R.

ever been invited to co-operate by donation or if the bands have the courage tc:i demand them." otherwise ? (2) Has anybody connected with � � � � the Fund ever told \V. & R. anything about it ? U::-l"ITAS writes : " S.C.W.S. (Glasgow) have

· h had many successes and felt proud of them, but (3) Have any circulars or any informat10n w at-cver regarding the Fund been sent to \V. & R . . ? one of the most pleasing results is that in such The answer to all these questwns is times as we are passing through we have an " ::-l"o, " and we are content to leave it to average attendance at practices of 24 members.

· This is enthusiasm without a doubt, but our our readers to judge whether it is " playmg thf' g� me " t" i gnmf' peoplP and then condemn members realize that the coming season will be

�m for not helping. We know what their one to be remembered and our reputation must be kept up. \Ve visit Coventry for seven days, , gment ·will be. starting on 4th August to l Oth inclusive, two ----�---- performances daily and also visit the following,

BRADFORD AND DISTRICT one day at each place: Birmingham, Hinckley, ___ Coalville, Long Eaton, Derby, Nuneaton,

Guiseley Band put up a good show at their Kettering, and two days at Rugby. We also recent concert for the Aireborough Comforts' are engaged with the Carnegie Institute, Dun­Fund. I was very pleased to see a full band fermline, for three Saturdays, and visit Mussel­here because I know of the difficulties Mr. burgh, Falkirk,. Crofthead, Coatbridge, Alexan­Stevenson had has to face in keeping a band dria, Uddingsion, Kelty, etc., and the usual together. Corporation Parks. Buckinghamshire also de-

The old Daisy Hill Band of Bradford are sired our services but we had reluctantly to coming into prominence again. They have a decline owing to our heavy bookings. At fine young cornet player in Billy Reitan, age Quartette Contests organized by Leith Silver, fourteen; he is also adept on the saxophone, Parkhead Forge, Shott's Foundry, and Clyde­clarinct and pianoforte ! bank Burgh, our Trombone Quartette secured

Salts' Saltaire are busy with the \Vest Riding iirst prize at each. We broadcast again on Contest t:iieces, and arc in good form. Saturday, 14th April, 1-30-2 p.m., Home

Canal Ironworks are preparing for the concert Service. Mr. Harry Milcman and band members season and are sure to resume contesting in the knowing what awaits ihem this summer, have near future. got well down to hard work, and coats off and

Queensbury Modern School band, under Mr. sleeves up is the usual fashion m the Band J . W. Wood, are doing fine and have appeared Hall." with dis�inction at the local Victoria Hall. � � � �

Black Dyke Juniors have an extraordinarily \VANDERER writes: " Bolton Bora' have large membership. What a nursery Dyke have ! held a general meeting and from all accounts

Wilsden Boys' Band are taking part in a mean to give contesting more serious attention Talent Spotting competition at Bingley shortly. this coming season. I should like to see this They are fulfilling engagements with great band in their rightful place when contestino-, -credit. This is due to their keenness for rehearsal generally in the prizes. Perhaps, then, we ma"y and the attention given to Mr. Collison when assume that Bolton Bora' will be certain he visits them. They had a three-hour rehearsal starters in more ways than one at Belle Vue. -0n a Friday evening and another long rehearsal They have been recently rehearsing ' Ernani ' a on the Saturday afternoon. beautiful arrangement, and well worth listening

Canal Ironworks Scptette played for Old to. No doubt our younger bandsmen will enjoy Time and Modern dancing at Baildon recently, rehearsing it. I wish to congratulate White­and with such success that they now look like field on their choice. Information is scarce in !being very busy in this way in futute. connection with Dobson's Band, but I believe

I understand that a new band is being formed they are in fairly good trim and reasonable at Messrs. Butterfield's Tank Works, Shipley, strength as shown at rehearsals, with }fr. Hughes .and that Mr. J. W. Sykes has been engaged as also 111 charge. I take it that Dobson's may teacher-a good move ; good luck to them. also compete at Belle Vue, and I should like to

A VENUE. see both these bands among the prizes. " ----·� � � � �

EAST RIDING NOTES REPORTER, of Goole, writes : " I regret to ___ have to report the death of l\1r. A. G. Perrett,

News in this district is very scarce, all the who had been Bandmaster of Goole Borough for bands seem to have packed up for the duration, about 50 years . The band had a highly success­�specially in the Hull district. ful record under Mr. Perrett, winning 45 prizes,

A few lines from an old bandsman says " that four challenge _cups _and 34 medals, and carrying he remembers Mr. Smith winning the County off the Championship of the East Yorkshire and

.Championship at Barton, and also the Quartette North Lincolnshire Brass Band Association in Championship and cornet medal at Beverley." l920. In his day Mr. Perrett was a brilliant �e also asks who is the present County Cham- cornet soloist and won several medals. He had pion ? Well all I can say is that the Senn- many offers to go to other places, but would thorpe Contest Committee advertised their never leave the Goole Band. Mr. Perrett had Co_ntest as for the Championship of Lincoln- also conducted many bands in the district and shire and we must accept it as such, also ihe with them was successinl at contests. He was winner, Mr. Richards, must be acknowledged as well-known in Goole as a musician, and his place the Champion, so if Old Bandsman thinks he m tlus sphere will be difficult to fill." has a chance he must have a try for it this next � � � � time. HINCKLEYlTE writes : " February for the

I was P. leased to see Flashlight agreed with Hinckley Temple S.A. Band has beep a busy h month. The 3rd and 4th saw the band at· me _t at it would be a good thing if the East G R1dmg and ;.'forth Lines. Brass Band Associa- rantham, Lines., where a successful time was

tion could be revived, but I think a better place had in support of the 64th Anniversary of ld b f d Grantham Corps. A visit was arrano-ed to cou e oun and more central than Lincoln Gopsall Hall to give the R.E.M.E. lads � treat. to hold the first meeting, I would suggest New H

�olland or Barton. The former for preference. . ere the band played in the music room reputed fh1_s would enable the Yorkshire bands to get to have been the place where Handel wrote thcrr boats at the same time as the other's their much of the ' ::.viessiah.' A totally different trains. Could the Secretary of New Holland

audience greeted the band a week later at -or Barton or Mr. Mumby of Brigg arrange one ? Desford Boys' School-300 of the boys-11 to Let me know and I 11 "t f 11 bl" "t 14 years old. And what an audience, thrilled Wl give 1 u pu lCl y d th . t" I A d h "b" . . through the 13.B . N an en usias 1c . n w at poss1 ihties !

Scatter Silver I hea. t" t L . The Headmaster recommended bandsmansh1p. , 1, are compe mg a e1ces- i th th b" f · ter Contest on Easter M d d 1 . h M o em as a war y o 1ect o mterest. Old

Smith and his band e on ay an wis r. friends will sympathise with retired B.M. George very success H k" · th l f h" · I heard the other day that Tarran's Silver I

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w1 . e _an a e reported loss over Germany .correct ? Let me have a line Mr Norman I

durmg fiymg duty of Bandsman (S&"i., R.A.F.) ' ANDANTE. 1 Les Garrett, solo cornet and vocalist."

PERSONALS

We arc pleased to hear that i\fr. J . FH.ASER, late Bandmaster of Besw·ick Prize Band (Man­chester), is almost complete] y recovered from a very serious illness . He had a seizure when conducting ihe band in 1942 and has not been able to attend to the band since. He is now nearly SO years of age, and we congratulate him on his recovery. \Ve understand he is still as

I interested as ever in the Band Movement, and always reads his B .B . :N" . , which he considers just as " full of meat " as ever. The band are carrying on under the baton of one of the bass players, Mr. Rorke, and are looking forward to the end of the war and t he return of some of their members who are in the Forces.

� � � � Ji[r . R. H . PENROSE, of Exeter, writes : I

" At Bristol Contest, in the Air Varie Section, it was apparent that ' tip and run ' tactics were rampant, either throu�h narrow margms .of tune between the draw pos1t10ns of other sect10ns, or parties had already played and almost reached exhaustion, which revealed wanmg of con­tinuity ; also in many instances tuning was only adjusted on the mam slide, which had disastrous results when valves were brought into operation. Seeing _that only the theme and two varies were req mred there was not dire urgency for excessive speed, except for reasons mentioned, neither were the pieces chosen of a difficult character, the majority being those I could play from memory when in my teens . The 2nd Section Quartette throughout lacked balance and refinement, although some excellent inslrumentalists were observed who were either subdued, or had to assert their part to such a degree that disrupted the whole ensemble. Everything possible was arranged for making the long hours of adj udication a pleasant task by the forethought and constant attention of Band Sergt. Allen and his very able assistants, and for which many thanks are worthy of public expression."

� � � � Mr. F. CO\Vl3URN, Secretary of Bcsscs,

writes: " Just a few lines to let you know that all is well under way for our Contest in July This time the Committee has decided to have one test-piece only, viz. ' Ernani.' Our adj udi­cators have been appointed and names will be announced later. l\fay I ask all bands to give us their support as in the past . vVhat about our Yorkshire friends ? I can assure them of a real welcome and a pleasant day out."

The Whitefield Urban District Council have again given valuable help to Besses Band in the promotion of the Contest and, whilst details of their co-operation cannot be published, the band are very grateful for ii, and we congratu­late the members of the Council for their enter­prise and interest in the very worthy object for which the contest is being held, viz. the A . 0 .M.F.

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NORTH NOTTS. DISTRICT BIRMINGHAM & DISTRICT

1 was pleased to hear from Mr. Levick of The Birmingham and District Association Shirebrook Silver that they raised £27 16s. Od. held a meeting on Saturday, l Oth March, to from the Contest for the benefit of Mr. Chapman, complete the programme for the forthcoming in spite of the wretched weather on the day. Massed Band Concert to be held in ihe Birming Sorry to hear that Mr. Chapman is still very ill, ham Town Hall on Sunday evening, April 22nd but liope there will be an improvement in his The City of Coventry, Amington, and Sankey's , health before long . Band intend to compete will provide the programme under the baton of at Leicester, and will be holding their own the distinguished conductor, Mr. George \Vcldon contest at vVhitsuntide . Mr. Levick would like of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra all prospective competitors to write him saying All roads will lead to the Town Hall on that day whether they prefer the Saturday or Monday. and I do hope all bandsmen will attend and His address is 23 Sherwood Avenue, Shircbrook, support this venture . MansfiPld, Notts. City of Coventry, fresh from their massed band

�ottingham Special Constabulary Band hope performances and broadcasting, are now going to give a good account of themselves at Leicester; full out for the Championship Contest at they are having rehearsals under Mr. Moss of Leicester on Easter Monday. We all know they Creswell . have had great experience on the test-piece

The 20th Boys' Brigade gave a good account under distinguished conductors, and should up of themselves at the Sportsman's Service, on hold the dignity of the district. Best of luck Sunday, 18th March . They now have 28 Mr. Heyes ! instruments on hand are and coming on well Coventry Colliery under Mr. George Cave, l under Mr. E. Tetley. am told hope to compete at the same contest

Ollerton Colliery : Some of the boys were at but in the 2nd Section. I should have thought Haworth, although not getting in the prizes they that your experience and ability would have had good remarks ; two of them are only 1 1 given you the ambition to compete with the years old. The lads ·will not be able to get to Seniors . However, George, you know best. Creswell as the band have an engagement at Wood End Silver are also in the 2nd Section home on that day, also the band dance. They and if my reports are correct you can look out are giving two concerts and an old time dance for a very good performance from this band for the Mansfield General Hospital. The They are having regular assistance from Mr concert is to be at the Picture Palace on Easter Roland Davis, of Amington. Sunday night and they will be at Leicester on Fisher & Ludlow's in the same Section are Easler :VIonday. another band we all expect to put up a good per

Nottingham Co-op. Silver held a general ' formance. After being in the prizes at Belle meeting on March 4th wl1ich was attended hy Vue and Blackpool on the same test-piece, I am the majority of the members of the band told the Committee have decided to give Mr together with members of the Joint Committee George Allen a chance by putting him in charge (representing ihe Society). During the course at Leicester. of the meeting many suggestions were made Bourneville Home Guard are also m 2nd towards the obtaining of complete unity he- Section, and it will be very interesting to sec ho"' tween bandsmen , band committee and j oint they shape at the first contest. I am told that committee. Slight alterations were made to the Mr. I. Perrin will be in charge, and the band are

--- make-up of the band committee after sincere expected to put up quite a good show. vVe all OXFORD (Oxfordshire and District Asso- j thanks had been extended to the membe.rs who wish them the best of luck m their initial

ciation), March l 7th. Solos : Sect10n 1. Slow had undertaken the arduous task of placmg the venture. Melody. First prize, c. Mines, cornet (Furni- band on a more busmessllke foundat10n. One All bandsmen in this district will be ver) ture Industries) ; 2nd, M. G. Brotheridge, mterestmg pomt _ at_ the meetmg wa_s the passmg sorry to hear that Mr. Frank Moore, the amiable cornet (Oxford) ; 3rd, F. Campbell, cornet of the respons1bihties for the elect10n and pay- bandmaster of \Voodgate is lying at home very (Morris Motors) ; 4th, Tony Sims, cornet (Rad- ment of the Con�uctor from the band committee seriously ill, and to make matters worse, his stock Silver) ; 5th, R. Ror; crs, euphonium (Fur- tn the J ornt Corrurnllee. A recomme_ndabon wife is also very ill. I am �i..rc w.o all sy mpathise niture Industries). Twenty-one competitors. was forwarded to that �ody advocatm8", the with him in his great trouble, and send him our Section 2. Slow Melody. lst, R. Rogers; 2nd, re�entwn of the prese_nt Conductor (Mr. Chns. best wishes. I thought it a very nice gesture on M. G. Brotheridge; third, L.A.C. Lynch, tram- W akefield) _ to the po_sition. This was accepted the part of :VIr. Perrin the other Sunday when bone (Aylesbury Printing Works) ; 4th, Tony by the 1 0111t committee at their _meetmg on he made an appeal to the Home Guard Band a Sims; 5th, G. F. Latchem, fiugel ( H.adstoclj: March 7th, therefore, he now becomes duectly Bournville for a collection io help Frank in his Silver). Twenty-seven competitors. Section :f. responsible to t_hat body for the welfare, etc. , distress, receiving a good response, and I do (A) Slow Melody : lst, Tony Sims; 2nd, W. F. of the band . Con;sratulahons ! The secretary hope ihat other bands in the district will give a

Smith, cornet (Ardley & Fewcoti) ; 3rd, B. was r_e-elected to his pos_1t10n and the wheels are helping hand to such a grand cause. He has Latchem, cornet (Radstock) ; 4th, A. Latchem, now _m motion for obtammg the neces�ar:r per- given his whole life to the Brass Band movement trombone (Radstock) ; 5th, L. Vaughan, cornet m1ss10n to compete at the Belle Vue .l:<estival. having been a very good trombone player in his (Ardley & Fewcott). Six competitors. Section ROBIN HOOD. day, and one always willing to give a helping 3. (B) lst, B. Latchem; 2nd, W. F. Rowe, --- � hand Lo any band. Please do what you can horn (St. Sebastian) ; 3rd, H. Jelfs, soprano WESSEX NOTES

Gentlemen, to help him in his trouble. (Bretforton) ; 4th, G. Halford, cornet (Bret- ___ South Birmingham Silver . Band are still in forton) ,· 5th, R. Phipps, cornet (Ardley & need of a few good players to complete their It has been more like pre-war times this month, b" t" f th· ' k Fewcot.t). Eleven competitors. Quartettes : corn ma 10n or is season s concert war , and getting letters again, although not all from bands. I t 1 d 1 Section 1. lst, Spring Gardens, No. 1 (G. E. can s rang Y recommen any p ayers at present Anyhow, it makes me think things are not quite tt h d t · · th. · b d Tl W, atkins) ,· 2nd, Morris Motors, Ko. l (G. V. · una ac e o J Olil is progressive an . ie as dead as I imagmed. N 11 b t t th d f h h l Brooks) ·, 3rd, Pressed Steel Co. Ltd. (E. Barton) o. us s ops a e oar o t e sc oo s where The first I must recognise in this column came th h ld th · h 1 d h Ten parties competed. Section 2 : lst, Morris f h Vi' A · · ey o CIT re earsa s, an a very earty ram t e essex ssoc1at10n's Secretary, Mr. 1 "t b d h 1 k · Motors, No. 2 (G. V. Brooks) ,· 2nd, Furniture f S N we come awa1 s an smen w o may oo in. Al . outhey. r ow you bands of Wessex, here I · d bt d t M J A N 11 Industries Ltd. (S. Nesbitt) ,· 3rd, Pressed Steel am 111 e e o r. · · owe , Band is a man (in khaki) simply longing to get back p ·d t f th f 11 · 1 tt 1 A · Co. Ltd. (E. Barton). Fourteen parties corn- ( resi en , or e o owmg e er re t ie ustm

t d Ad " d. t M '\ E B d . k into harness band work) again, and has every Home Guard B_and. " I am writing to you after pe e · JU JCa or, r. " · ' · a nc · faith in the bandsmen of my area. He wants to reading your notes in the B.B.N. regarding the ___ hear of your doings during the present crisis, and Austin Branch British Legion Military Band

NORvVICH (East Anglian Association), March also to know of any band's post-war ideas. I May I state your informant is slightly behind l 7th. Selection : Class 1, Championship. l st was, indeed, sorry to have to write in so negative the times with his facts. I would appreciate prize, Reepham Juniors (E. T. Ruffles) ; 2nd, a manner to him, but bandsmen of my area, it therefore, if you could manage to print a little King' s Lynn (H. J. Smalls). Also corripeted : is up to you to put this area " on the map " contradiction. The Austin Home Guard Band Fakenham Juniors, Middleton School, Norwich again. Please remember the hard work Mr. was taken over lock, stock and barrel by the Lads' Club. Class 2, bands of 12. l st, Reep- Southey put into the Wessex, and give me some above branch, to whom all the music, most of ham Primary (G. G. Frankland) ; 2nd, New happy news items for his delight. the instruments and band equipment belonged Buckenham (E. vV. Skipper). Also competed : Another letter received was from Councillor You see, it was loaned to the Home Guard by Fakenham Juniors, Middleton School, Norwich W. G. Cozens, of Bristol, asking for names of the above branch, when all the Legionaires Lads' Club, Sheringham. Hymn Tunes : Class bands likely to be interested in the Area Brass j oined the Home Guard. The Band has been 3. lst, Reepham; 2nd, Fakenham (E. T. Band Contests. He would be very pleased to practising since 28th January every Monday Ruffles). Class 4 : l st, Fakenham (B. S. hear from any bands interested and his address evening in the North vVorks Canteen at the Wright) ; 2nd, Reepham Primary. Quartettes : is 19 Ducic Road, Lawrence Hill, Bristol 5. Austin Motor Co. The Band complement is Class 5. lst, J{eepham B ; 2nd, Norwich Lads' I was also pleased to get a nice chatty letter 30, and the Legion have just bought several Club A (W. D. Breame) ; 3rd, Reepham A. from Mr. C. W. L. Pinney, of Crewkerne, who new instruments for their benefit. The Band · Ten parties competed. Class 6 : l st, Faken- informed me that, although he has been very has already played at two Church Parades, and ham A (W. T. Edwards) ; 2nd, Reepham; 3rd, busy during the winter months he has still been once to the wounded soldiers from France. So New Buckcnham. Six parties competed. Ad- able to maintain rehearsals with his boys. He you see, Sir, we are most definitely in being as judicator, Mr. H. Heyes. also gives me ihe information that Wincham fellow bands will soon know to their cost when

SILKS TONE (Working Men's Club), February 24th. l st prize, " 4 H's' Trombones; 2nd, Dodworth ; 3rd, Denby Dale ; 4th, Hepworth Silver, No. 2. Twelve parties competed. Adjudicator, Mr. G. Bromilow (late of Besses).

CLYDEBAN K BURGH BAND. Saturday, 3rd March. Quartettcs: lst prize, S.C.W.S. No. 1, Trombones (H. ::.viileman) ; 2nd, Tullis Russell No. l (J. Haldane) ; 3rd, S.C.W.S. No. 2 (H. Mileman). Juniors : l st prize, Barry Ostlere & Shepherd (J. Faulds) ; 2nd, Tullis Russell No. 2 (J. Haldane). Special for youngest quartette. Dumbartonshire Educa­tional (A. Mcilvain). 20 parties competed, Adjudicator, Mr. C. Telfer.

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DIPLOMA GRADES. These will be held during June, 1945, in Manchester, London and Glasgow.

PRELIMI�ARY EXAMIKATIO�S will be held in all the principal centres of Great Britain and Northern Ireland during June, 1945.

Entrances for all Grades will close on April 7th, 1945.

Syllabus, Entrance Forms and full particulars can be obtained from the secretary-

Mr. H. COLLIER, 13 Montrose Avenue, Moss Park,

Stretford, Nr. Manchester. (Syllabus-3d. stamp)

Coronation have a nice band, almost up to full the competitions are ready. Please do this for strength, and playing very well indeed. They us." May I inform Mr. Nowell that the notes for were engaged at a special Dedication Service of the February issue went to press long before a new Ambulance at Chard, and on a recent 28th January, which accounts for my informant's Sunday they attended the Service at their local remarks being up to date at the time of giving the place of worship, and received well merited information. However, I shall be very pleased praise at both places. They are very keen, so to include first hand information from Mr Mr. Pinney says, and are looking forward to Nowell, or any other band president at any time, contesting again as soon as things get more but the news must reach me not later than the settled. Thanks, :VIr. Pinney, for such inter- l 6th of the month, for the following month's esting news. publication. Thank you ! OLD BRUM . . Another item of interest to reach me was the �----fact that Bridgwater Christy Band recently HARTLEPOOL & DISTRICT gave a real good account of themselves at a

Concert. My informant also tells me he believes I am pleased to report that the Contests in they have our old veteran, Mr. Purchase, late connection with the Durham Brass Band of Langport, assisting them in the cornet section. League have now commenced. On Saturday, 1 wonder of this is correct, as I seem to have lost ::.viarch l 7th, the first one in this district was touch with him for some while now. He is one held at \iVheatley Hill. Mr. H. Bradley, Con of my area's real old veterans ; I think he and ductor, of Boldon Collieries Band was the my old friend, Mr. W. Streich, of Berwick St. adjudicator, and the Thornley Band secured John, must be our oldest stalwarts . By the way three first prizes. There was also a Massed Mr. Stretch, do you ever hear of, or see such old Band Concert in the same place on Sunday, friends as Tom Spencer, S. Shutler, E. J. Warner March 18th, and each band played a solo item. S. J. Wyatt, and B. Lawrence ? They were all Shotton Colliery, under Mr. Kitto, are doin..,. keen enthusiasts of the Wessex in pre-war days, well and every credit is due to all concerned.b and I should like to get them interested again. Thornley Colliery are sure starters for May If you do see them, Mr. Stretch, tell them Bell Vue. " Observer " is on the warpath again in the good Easington N.F.S. are going all out for their old B.B . N. ! Area Contest, which is to be held on April 15th. ln conclusion, I would like to express a wel- _ Harden Collie_ry are doing well and I expect come to our columns to " Exefal," who corn- will repeat their performance. This band, l menced his notes in last month's issue. It will hear, are well booked up for the summer season make interesting reading to me, as I get in that Blackhall Colliery are in good order. I am area frequently now. informed they could do with a couple of good Con�ra�ulations _also to " Sub�Rosa " in last assistant cornet players. Accordmg to the local month s issue , hts three openmg paragraphs Press they have got a lady trombonist from give us qmtc a lot of food for thought. Yorkshire, Miss Sheila Rushforth.

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SOUTH WALES NOTES A meeting of the South Wales Associations

was held at Neath on 24th February, when they decided upon the venue of the " Daily Herald " Area Contest. This Contest will be held at Neath, on 7th July, and the pr?ceeds will be devoted to the Red Cross. Will the Welsh bands take note of this day as a great event in the history of South Wales. Adjudi­cator and test-piece will be announced shortly.

Ystalyfera Town, Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Ystalyfera Public gave a good account of them­selves at a Massed Band Cone ert held at Swansea, on 25th February. We were all very sorry to hear that Miss Gracie Cole was unable to attend, as so many bandsmen had looked forward to hearing her once again. Congratulations to the three Conductors who trained their respective bands. Mr. E. J. Evans of Ystalyfera Town has been a bandsman for 60 years, and Conductor of Ystalyfera Town for 46 years. ·what a record for Mr. Evans who is still enjoying the best of health, and also teaching a class of young boys to be our future bandsmen. Mr. Dan Lloyd, Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, is also a leading light in the musical life of vVest Wales. Always de­delighted when in the bandroom with the boys. Sorry to hear that Mr. T. E. Jon�s, of Ystalyfera Public met with an accident while followmg !us employment, but managed to attend to his band before the Massed Band Concert.

The Annual Meeting of the West \.Vales Asso­ciation took place on lOth March, 1945. Mr. \V. R. Jones, Ammanford, presided for the 24th year as President of the Association. Eighteen bands were represented. Mr. Jones stated that he was very glad to see so many bands repre­sented, which shows that bands are once again looking forward to some good competitions during 1945. All the officials were re-elected : Arrangements have been made to hold Conte�ts at Llandillo, \Vhit-Monday ; Treorchy, Wh1t­Tuesd'ay ; Garnant, June 2nd ; Neath, July _7th and Cardiff, 4th August. Treorchy test-piece " Rienzi " (W. & R.) Adjudicator, A. E. Badrick, Esq. RECIT. ��--�·�---

G L 0 UC ESTERSHIRE NOTES

I am sorry my notes were just a day too late last month, hence the following rather belated report re Contest.

The Association's Annual Quartette Contest was held at Gloucester, on February l 7th, two sections being run. The first section was for members of the Association only and nine parties competed. In the second section, which was open, there were seven entries. Mr. J. A. Greenwood (Liverpool) was the adjudicator and at the conclusion complimented the various parties on the standard of playing, and also gave some good advice to the bandsmen competing.

Here I take the liberty of congratulating the Bristol Aeroplane Co. " B " party in taking off the double. It was a pleasure to see Listers once again taking their place on the stage. I was pleased to meet Mr. Phillips, their secretary. He tells me that his band are now getting on well. Another person I had the pleasure of having a conversation with was Flt./Lieut. W. Becking­ham (Gloucester City) , and a Vice-President of the Association. He has only recently been repatriated as a P.O.W. from Germany. Glad to notice that he was one of the party taking part in the Gloucester City Quartette. Mr. M. Softley, of Albion Dockyard, Mr. W. Miller of B.A.C., Mr. Horace Jones of Yorkley were among many others who were noticed at the Contest. In conclusion I should like to con­gratulate Mr. F. J. Beckingham (organiser) on his hard work in making the Contest a success.

Tvtherington Victory : This new band, I am pleased to repoi;t, are going strong. I under­stand that they have several engagements booked for the coming season. Well done, Mr. Williams.

Mr. F. A. A. Etheridge, of Gloster Park Street Mission, during a conversation with me put forward a suggestion which I commend to all Gloucestershire Bands, and that is that we run a Junior Slow Melody and Quartette Contest sometime during the coming summer. There appears to be quite a number of boys learning in the various bands and it would certainly be an encouragement for them. What he has in mind is to run two Slow Melody sections, one for under 14 years {previous prize winners excepted) and an Open section up to 1 6 years and 3 months. The Quartette section would give bands an opportunity of getting their boys together. \Vill all those bands who are interested in this pro­posal kindly contact Mr. Etheridge ; his address is 120 Elmbridge Road, Gloucester, telling him whether you are prepared to support this venture.

DAILY HERALD Area Contests.-Much interest is now being centred on this scheme. Regarding the " Western Area:; I am hoping the Glouces­tershire Association will do all in their power to have this event held at Gloucester, which to my mind would be the most central point for the majority of West bands. This would certainly be an attractive item in the " Stay at Home Holiday " programme of the Gloucester City Council when they have their " do " in August. I hope to hear more of this next month.

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Bretforton Silver have recently celebrated their Jubilee. They were formed in 1895 and were known at the start as Bretforton Tem­perance. To mark this occasion a dinner and dance was held in the Memorial Hall, presided over by Mr. W. H. Jelfs, supported by Mr. S. Archer, B.M., and others ; they believe in starting to train their future bandsmen young, for Master Geoffrey Benbow, age 6, is the youngest bandsman.

Mr. H. Robins, of Cradley XLCR, writes : " At a recent Sunday morning rehearsal our Chairman presented to our Conductor, Mr. J. H. Robins, a silver watch chain and medal suitably inscribed to commemorate his 70th birthday and also his conductorship of our band for 21 years, during which time he has only missed three rehearsals and those through illness, which I think you will agree is a fine record. We are engaged at Quinton {Birmingham) Horse Show on Easter Monday, when we hope to put up a good show."

Thanks for your welcome letter, Mr. Robins. I understand Kidder Silver Band has lost a

good supporter in the death of Miss Minnie Wesley, of Clee Hall, Cookley; the Misses Wesley always treat the band well at Xmas.

Mr. Alf . Hooper, B.M. of the S.A. Band, Worcester, has sent me an invitation card to a musical meeting recently in aid of the new instrument scheme ; His Worship the Mayor has consented to be patron of the scheme. I hope your scheme will be a great success, Mr. Hooper.

Mr. William Henry Hodesdon, of Shirley, Birmingham, is 80 years of age. Two and a half years ago he formed a Works B_and and started the Shirley Brass Band with four players, three of whom were his sons. I am glad to congratulate you, Mr. Hodesdon, upon your splendid work and hope your shadow will never grow less. HONOUR BRIGHT.

BRIGHOUSE & DISTRICT

A letter of no small interest has been received from Mr. H. C. A. Fox, a brilliant musician and teacher of brass bands in New Zealand. He is a Yorkshireman and has presented Brighouse and Rastrick with two Australian Marches, one of which has been broadcast by the band, " High Command," by Sampson, the other, " Blue Blood, " they hope to broadcast in the near future. In his letter he says he heard an overseas recording made by the band, and congratulates the band on their playing. He has also presented to the band a very valuable specimen of a " Maori Tiki," with a miniature for the secretary. The band can be heard at the following places during the coming month. 7th, Ashton-under-Lyne ; 2lst, broadcast on Home Service at 1 -30 p.m. ; 29th, Elland.

I am informed that the Clifton & Lightcliffe Band are going all out to win the third section at Bradford on the 7th inst. , under Mr. M. Wood, and rehearsals are being well attended.

CORNO VALVO.

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ST. HELENS DISTRICT

News is very scarce at present. Bands in th.is area are very quiet.

I noticed a good report in the local press of the concert given by Haydock Colliery at the Blackbrook Parish Hall, on Monday, March 12th.

Rivington Road A.T.C. are reported to be coming along nicely. Mr. Langley is in charge, and if the boys stand by him I am certain he will make a good band. They made their first public appearance at the Rugby League Cup match at St. Helens, on Saturday, March I 8th, and played very well. I hear the collection for new instruments realised over £8.

Parr Public are working hard for next sum­mer's engagements. Mr. Farrington was present at a recent rehearsal ; travel difficulties make it hard to attend many rehearsals. Their secre­tary, Mr. Wall, informs me that they will not be attending Belle Vue Contest.

Ravenhead Military are holding good re­hearsals twice weekly. The band are looking forward to a busy season.

Nutgrove still hold rehearsals on Sundays. Have no news of other bands.

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LEICESTER NOTF.S

The entries for the Leicester Band Festival are good. I quite expected a larger entry for Section 1 , and this will I think be very dis­appointing to those patrons who wish to hear our regional bands try their skill in the best company. As I expected, " La Traviata " has drawn over twenty bands to Section 2. A fine achievement.

The Festival has been well advertised and I hope the De Montfort Hall will have a capacity house for the day's playing. It is an innova­tion to clear the hall, and make an extra charge for the Massed Bands Concert. I am afraid this will not be popular with the bandsmen. As matters stand, it seems to me that if the win­ning bands are playing at the evening per­formance, they must purchase a ticket also, for the privilege of playing. I hope this will be rectified, as it is certainly asking too much of the bandsmen.

Leicester will provide two entries in Section I : Leicester Imperial and the Special Constabulary Bands have taken the plunge. The latter is the North Evington Band who have now been attached to the City of Leicester Special Con­stabulary as a permanency, not a war-time measure. Ibstock, \Vigston Temperance, and Snibstone are in Section 2. Well, good luck to you all, and I hope all give a good account. \Ve know the difficulties of obtaining a full band for rehearsals, and it is uphill work to get in trim, but the labour is well spent, and should get these bands in form for the summer season.

I hope the Regional system works out all right, but we shall sadly miss the well-known entries we have been favoured by, at previous Festivals. We shall all be better able to pass an opinion after the Contest, so I look forward to Easter Monday, and hope all have an enjoyable day.

Betty Anderson added still another victory to her previous ones. At Nottingham she won l st in the Junior Contest, and then proceeded to take 3rd in the Senior Air Varie Contest. She will, I understand, be playing with the Imperial at Lei�ter Festival. SEMPER EADEM.

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HUDDERSFIELD NOTES

A few of our top bands have been in Hudders­fiele during the last month, giving concerts. It was my privilege to attend the. Massed Brass Band Concert in the Hawn Tall, on Sunday, March 4th, promoted by the committee of the Employees Comforts Fund of the Huddersfield Corporation Passenger Transport. The bands were Black Dyke, Brighouse, and Carlton Main Frickley Colliery. Guest Conductor, Mr. Harry Mortimer. Having heard Linthwaite, Meltham Mills, Wyke Temperance, Lindley, Besses-o' -th'­Barn, and a few other bands under the con­ductorship of Messrs. E. Swift, J. Gladney, and that great little man, A. Owen, I came to the conclusion that the old generation of top notchers set a standard that our present toppers have not maintained. We hear a lot of talk about blow­ing versus tone w.hich is true in some respects. But I maintain that our present top bands (at least some of them) could do with a few lessons on tone production. Space will not allow me to go into details. Suffice it to say, that the playing was good, in parts, like the curate's egg. I certainly maintain that the single items given by the three bands were better played than the massed performances.

The Huddersfield Brass Band Association have taken a step forward by promoting a Theory Examination. This took place on Saturday, March l 7th, and was followed by a Solo Contest. Mr. G. F. Garner, the secrctray, is the first examiner, and I hope to have his report sent to you for the June issue of the B.B.N. Mr. Frank Braithwaite judged the Solo Contest, and his awards were : lst, S. Wilkinson (cornet) , Clif­ton ; 2nd, Miss E. Beaumont (trumpet) . Batley ; 3rd, Master Briar Shaw (cornet) , Scape Goat Hill ; 4th, Brian Short {euphonium) , Marsden Senior School ; .Jth, A. V. Beevers (cornet) . Hepworth ; 6th, K. Beaumont (tenor trombone), Heckmondwyke. Medal for best competitor under 14 years of age, Master Briar Shaw (cornet) Scape Goat Hill, Golcar.

:N"ews to hand that David Brown's {Meltham Mills) have ceased to exist as a band. All other locals are looking forward to the sunshine, and peace, and the return of the bandsmen.

OLD CONTESTOR.

WRIGH'l' AND RouNn' s BRASS BAND NEWS. APRIL 1 , 1945.

CORRESPONDENCE

THE BANDSMEN'S MEMORIAL TO TH& ltDITOll OF THli: ., BRASS BAND nwa.'•

Srn,-May I make a suggestion regarding the above. In the first place I do think that Brass Bandsmen should have some lasting memorial to the fallen, and so I would suggest that in­stead of a lot of correspondence without any definite good, the members of the Brass Band World should :

1.-Form a Committee of one from each County or area in the Kingdom to consider the form in which the memorial should be ; that the Band Press should publish the suggestions, and that Mr. J. H. Kichenside should act as Organising Secretary to the Movement, corres­pondence to be submitted to him only.

2.-That after the suggestions have been made known through the Band Press, bandsmen or bands as a whole should be asked to ballot for the suggestion they consider most worthy as a memorial, but each ballot should be accom­panied by a donation or subscription to the Memorial.

3.-That the amount of the donation should be based on ONE VOTE for each 2/6 donation received from the individual or band as a whole.

4.-That the Memorial should be situated in the town or city from whence came the largest number of fallen Brass Bandsmen in civil life, but that Greater London shall not be taken as a whole but in areas of similarity to country towns or cities. There are several suggestions that could be made, but this should not be given at this point until the Committee from the various areas meet, give their suggestions through the Band Press, and then invite bands­men to give other suggestions. There should be no real hurry at the moment, but something concrete decided on after full and careful con­sideration. Yours faithfully, J. CLARKSON,

Hon. Sec. Alex. Owen Memorial Scholarship Fund. ----�·----CLYD ESID E NOTES

I much regret the non-appearance of my notes last month-the first break in this column for as long as I can remember. The notes were, as always carefully written, and duly posted ; but unfortunately were just too late.

1:he Charities. contests are so near now that ! famous players. Widnes and Warrington will active preparat10ns should be under way. It ever remember his worth to their bands. It was may be t�at peace, at _least in Europe, may by my privilege to have been a friend of his for then be with us, m w�1ch case �ands will be as upwards of 50 years. busy as they can be m other d1rect10ns, but I Mr. W. Haydock would have a feeling of hope the respective dates for these contests will triumph after conducting the Bickershaw Band be kept clear. BEN LOMOND. in their solo item at the Massed Band Concert � at Belle Vue. Loud and sustained applause

BRISTOL DISTRICT greeted a performance that could scarcely be Will all West of England band secretaries surpassed. The same feeling would also be please send their names and addresses to Mr. shared by Fred Fogarty, Hon. Sec.

A. E. Allen, 1 7 Elton Road, Kingswood, Bristol ? There promises to be some lively interest in The following counties comprise the West of the Leigh district at the forthcoming contests. England : Hampshire, Wiltshire, Gloucester- Atherton Public, encouraged by their successes shire, Somerset, Devon, Dorset and Cornwall. of last year will strive to do even better. Abe I have been asked to give the above notice Fairclough, Conductor, with past experience, prominence in a letter from Mr. A. E. Allen, in under Gladney, Rimmer and others, has had which he also says that an inaugural meeting many triumphs with the Atherton Band. of bandsmen has been held in Bristol re the Leigh British Legion, I am informed, will not " Daily Herald " Area Contests, when the this time compete at Belle Vue. Their esteemed following officers were elected : President, Conductor has, I regret to hear, been unwell Councillor W. Cozens (who has done valuable during the winter months, but is again fit, and work in initiating this event) ; Chairman, Mr. R. anxious for the season's activities. Whitefield Britton ; and Secretary, Mr. A. E. Allen (St. Contest will be definitely attended. John Ambulance Contest promoter). The date \Vhat of the Bedford Church Band. Their of the Contest is fixed for August 25th, place successes at Quartette Contests place them=in a not yet decided. good light-at least on paper. They will be

Some information reaches me about changes expected to justify their success at Bristol. If that have been made in the Bristol Aero Works Sam Rushworth is their Conductor, they should Band. Mr. J. C. Dyson continues as Musical lack nothing for experience at contests. Director ; Bandmaster, Mr. Vic. G. Davis ; Although just beyond my area, I have pleasure Dep_uty B.M., Mr. Evan Daniel (also B.M. of the in congratulating Edge Hill on their recent Jumor Band) ; Secretary, 1'1r. Arthur Quick ; successes. Following the band's success last Treasurer, Mr. Dane Blake ; and new members back end at Wigan, their Quartette Party has elected to the committee. The second Annual amply justified the improvement, since Mr. X. Contest has been fixed for June 9th. With five Jones, discovered in their own ranks, took on classe�. £ 1 35 in cash is offered, together with the baton. It is rare, particulady in a good trop�1cs valued at £140, full particulars may be band, that officials give a chance to their own obtamed from Band Secretary, C. A. Quick, members, but look beyond the district for Filton House, Bristol. Mr. W. Yabsley, late conductors with bigger names, but less know­B.M. of B.A.C. Band, is now B.M. of Bristol ledge. I hope to see their confidence bourne out St. John Ambulance and I hope to see him as by further successes. successful with them as he has been with his late Prescot Cable Works Band, I hear, anticipafo band, also at the same time wishing Mr. Vic a v�ry b_usy season, that is if transport diffi­Davis great success in his new role. culties will be eased a little. Mr. Foster, Con-

I see that Tony Sims and Barry Latchem ductor, . <:-nd Mr. Alcock, Hor;i. Sec., are very appeared as trumpet soloists at a " Youth Takes enterpnsmg officials, and nothmg is left undon a Bow " Concert at the Pump Room, Bath, to enhance the band's already well-known recently. The ability to stand up and play in reputation. front of big audiences speaks well for the future . A me_mber of the Wigan Baro' tells me they of these young boys, and of the patience of Reg. will agam attend all available Contests. Mr. Ted Sims and George Latchem, the fathers con- Fi:rrington has prov�d himself equally as good cerned. What an example for any band ! with the baton, as with the cornet, and there is Was pleased to meet Mr. Vic Purnell of East no reason, given the same scope, why he should Compton recently. There are still hopes of not be equally as successful. getting the band going again in this little village. I don't know whether the Irlam "Public Band Warrant Officer John Purnell, R.A.F., has have been accepted for the Manchester Parks finished a tour of duty abroad and is now but I do know they arc now very much alive'. stationed in England, he of course, is very keen On a recent Sunday morning their bandroom to get started again, not forgetting father, Reg.· appeared to be in active occupation. ]\fr. Purnell. Rueben Hesford is a Conductor with much

Another old friend seen recently was Mr. G. ex�erience and musical knowledge, therefore Taken, now B.M. of the 12th Glos. H.G. Old their pre-war reputation is in no danger. Comrades' Band. With the H.G. standing Prior to their unfortunate black-out or down it was a question whether the band would rather putting up the shutters, Cadishead P�blic continue, but Mr. Taken, who has the patience had gained in 1939-40 two 6th prizes at the of the prophet Job, filled the inevitable vacan- September Contests of Belle Vue. To have cies with boys whom so far Mr. Taken is very thus thrown away those successes will be now pleased with-all the best George ! realised as a mistake. It will be difficult even

Have heard nothing of Fishponds B.L. after the war, for bands having been idle for recently but was interested to notice that Mr. the durat10n, to gather recruits up to pre-war Herbert Sevier conducted them at the last strength. Contest in Bristol-I can think of no one locally Warrington is still a distressed area regarding who would be more suitable to take the place brass �ands. <?nc_e boasting_ more than twenty of Mr. H. S. Perry. Although good players are bands m the d1stnct, now, little or no effort is not always good bandmasters I seem to think made to keep alive or improve the four or five he will make the grade in following a good that claim to be in existence, and that is J • t player who was also a good bandmaster in Mr. what it is-existence.

The Clydebank quartette contest was an unqualified success. Twenty parties entered, and all played. The general public gave full support and were rewarded by some really fine playing . The Junior quartettes were a feature ; one diminutive party quite captivating the audience by their confident style. I fully agree with Mr. Telfer's opinion that the mixed quartettes have greatly improved in balance since the recent revival in this class of contesting. but I would have gone a step further by awarding first prize to one of them, despite the fairly bad start they made. I was glad to see the participation of the Junior quartettes, and also several unusual entries from such as India Tyres, Scottish Dyes, etc. That's all to the good, and I hope develop­ment will follow. Again Fifeshire was strongly represented, but again I have to regret the absence of our Scottish Champions-Wellesley Colliery. I 'd just like to heartily congratulate the winners on their success, but without naming them, as that will doubtless be done in the appropriate column of this issue. Amongst the less successful were many really good per­formances-I didn't hear a bad one-and the standard was remarkably high. Many notables were present, including Mr. Beattie, chairman of the S.A.B.A., and Mr. Alexander, secretary of that body, who, I understand, took charge of the draw. I also noticed Mr. Hannaford, president of both the S.A.B.A. and the Edin-

Perry. WESTERN BOOM. It is with sorrow I record the passing ·-:if ----� Bert Pasquet, once a noted tenor horn player_ ,r

SOUTH-WEST LANCASHIRE Formerly of the Atherton Public Band, he was

burgh Charities' Association. The bandsmen who took part in the Massed I wonder if another band or two will follow performance at Belle Vue on Sunday, March

suit by organising similar contests, even before 18th, will no doubt memorise their experience the outdoor season begins ? for all time. Well may John. Barbirolli, Con-

The allocation of park engagements in Glasgow ductor, describe the event as " One of the most this year to local bands is just as unsatisfactory stimulating events of my life. I cannot speak as last year's niggardly issue. The " plums " too highly, ' ' he said, " of their virtuosity and will again go the Professional Orchestras and sensitiveness. They rose to every effort and Entertainers. Surely now our local band leaders their diminuendos were superb." After such a see quite clearly just where we stand in the glowing tribute it would be invidious of me, a estimation of the Parks Committee-or at least humble listener, to add anything further to the dominating influences in it-and it is up to such a eulogy. The audience appeared spell­them to resist that autocratic body by every bound and the applause was long and appre­means in their power, even to the extent of ciative. throwing back the proffered scraps with indigna- Having thus paid my humble tribute, I tion and dignity. Remember that these are the regret to now strike a discordant strain, this Town Council representatives elected to look resulting from conversation with several pro­after our interests-not only the professional minent bandsmen taking part in this memorable elements in our midst, who, like Oliver Twist, event. Are the bandsmen worthy of their hire ? are continually seeking more-and getting it. I am prompted to ask. They are but workmen,

Now some contesting news. Permission has and praise, tributes and eulogies being no grist been granted to Newmains " Welcome Home " to the mill. These massed band festivals arc Committee to hold a contest under Association attracting huge audiences, the prices of admis­Rules during the summer season. I'll be glad to sion range from 2/6 to 10/6, yet the remunera­pass on fuller particulars when available. tion to a band for their share in these successes

Then the Usher Hall has been secured for is about one-half of what they would ask for an Saturday, 29th September, for the purpose of ordinary engagement, where the audience could holding the Jubilee Contest, for which a set test- be not more than 2,000, and at considerably less piece, not to exceed fifteen minutes, wi�l be used charge for admittance. I hereby warn the -this to be received from the publishers six promoters, that there is already a rumbling weeks prior to the date. In conjunction with going on, and questions are being aske<il.. No it a massed band concert will be held in the musicians, whatever the combination, do more evening, and the bands to take part will he for nothing, than bandsmen, who are still willing selected by the sub-committee. The judge's to continue so, for any deserving cause. But decision will be given at this concert. Note exploitation is now becoming too rife, and even the date, and wait details. a bandsman will turn.

Next is the " Daily Herald " area contest, for It was my pleasure to chat for a while with which a mid-summer open-air rendezvous is Mr. Harry Mortimer in which he enlightened suggested. Date and venue are in the hands of me on several of his ideas and schemes for the the Hon. President and Secretary, who will real progress of the Movement. After which I submit their suggestions to the full Executive. have every confidence everything concerning Just here let me remind those concerned that ing the Brass Band Movement will receive an bands will already have begun bookmg engage- equitable consideration. Harry has probably ments, so it may be that certain of them may been a much misunderstood administrator. not be available when the date is finally fixed. \.Ve are apt to forget he is but a servant of a very All expenses in connection with the contest powerful concern, and as such, his wishes and will be met by the " Daily Herald "-even the opinions are subservient to others in higher entry money will be retained by our Associa- places. The B.B.C. do not allow their officials tion, and the profit will be available for any to take part in newspaper controversies ; there­charity nominated by the Executive. The first fore Harry is denied the right his critics possess­three bands in the lst section are to be invited the freedom of the Press. Of one aspect few to the Championship Contest to be held in will dispute, he is always accessible and affable, London on 9th October, while all other section and is still, although his position demands prize bands will compete at Belle Vue in Sept. recognition, Harry Mortimer to everyone. His The promoters will also present handsome cash value to the Movement is immense. I prophecy prizes and trophies, and altogether the mduce- his furthe� elevation in the affairs of Brass Band ments are extraordinarily generous. I hope that Broadcastmg. the idea is meant to be a permanent one, and not. I feel like congratulatin?" the l?romotors of the merely a newspaper " stunt " to be abandoned vVhitefield Contest on thetr choice of test-piece. for something else more exciting next year. " Ernani " will test the best of bands, . and Indeed I would not like our movement to be a listeners will hear some melodious music. Who­party to any such advertising propaganda unless ever the _adjud!cator_ may be he will �ave a behind it is a genuine desire to uplift brass bands, pleasant Job. fh1s 1s the type of music that nor would I like our Association, or any associa- makes artistes of bandsmen. The fetish for the tion, to lose its identity in the process. I leave so-called original _varietY:, only makes players our Executive to see to that. clever, without bemg artistic. But for melody

Under the emergency powers vested in them we should never have produced such astistes as, the Executive again intimate that no registra- well, say, Harry Mortimer. I will leave to tion of players is required for 1945 contests. reader's imagination to recall the names of Also a player may play _for one band _only at any countless ot_hers. contest, with the proviso that the 1mportat10n The passmg of Tom Hynes the well-known of players will not be countena_nced. All must be Conductor, recalled . to me my early e�pe�1ence. resident in Scotland at least six weeks previous He was then a gifted solo euphomum1st at to any contest . Widnes, his first band as Conductor being the

Donations for the Building Fund should be League of the Cross, Warrington. Mr. \V. sent forthwith to the Treasurer, Mr. Vvm. Rimmer recognised his qualities and installed McCrae 47::; Gilmerton Road, Gilmerton, Mid- 1 him as resident B.M. to Fodcns. Tom was a lothian.' great teacher and many of his pupils became

solo horn for the famous Crosfield's Band and also assisted Glazebury and Irlam Bands. He possessed many medals won at melody and band contests. Of a very quiet and unassuming manner he had a very successful career. His many. friends in Glazebury, Leigh, Irlam, Warrington, and other parts will hear of his death, which took place on Sunday, March 18th at Blackpool, with sincere regret. SUB-ROSA.

:f13rass l3anb <ton tests THE WEST RIDI NG BRASS BA ND SO CIETY Annual Contest will be held on S'aturday April 7th, in Eastbrook Hall, Bradford. Thre� Sections. 2n�.Scction tes��pieces : " La Regina D1 Golconda and Glee Comrades in Arms " (W. & R.) . 3rd Section, "Wayside Scenes " (W. & R.) and March own choice. Adjudicator Mr. H. Grace.

All enquiries to Mr. HERBERT DAY l Zion Street, Gawthorpe, Ossett, Yorks. '

BE LLE V U E MAY C H A M P I O N S H I P The ANNUAL MAY CHAMPIONSHIP BRASS BAND FESTIVAL will be held on Saturday, May 5th. Three Sections : Class A, Class B-C, and Class D.

Testpieces : Class A. " Labour and Love " Class B-C. " Loving Cup Memories." Class D. "A So_uvenir of Shakespeare " (W.& R.) Schedules will be ready shortly, and can be obtained from CONTEST SECRETARY Belle Vue (Manchester) Ltd., Zoological Gardens. Manchester, 12.

W H ITE F I E LD. The Alexander Owen Brass Band Festival promoted by Be�ses-o' -th' -Barn Band, will be held on the Playmg Fields of Stand Grammar School for Girls, Higher Lane, Whitefield on

Saturday, July 28th. Tesl-piece " Ern�ni " (W . . & R.). Entries close July 2nd.

Secretary :_ Mr. F. CO'NBURN, I Mather Avenue, Whitefield, nr. Manchester. BRI ST O L

Bristol and West Second Annual Band Festival will be �eld at Fitton, Bristol, on 9th June. Championship Section : lst £60 · 2nd, £25 ; 3rd, £10. Second Section :' " L� Traviata" 1933 (W. & R . ) , lst, £15; 2nd, £7/10/-'. 3rd, £5 . . Champ10nsh1p Marching Section : Own Choice, _Ist, £3 ; 2nd, £1/10/-. Second Marchmg Section : Own Ch_oice, lst, £2/10/- ; 2nd, £1/5/- ; 3rd, 15/-. Umform and Deport­ment : lst, £2 ; 2nd, . £1 ; 3rd, 1 0/-. Hand­some Challenge Trophy m each section. Adjudi­cator. Mr. J. C. Dyson.

Schedules from Mr. C. A. QUICK. Secretary, Bristol Aeroplan_e Company Works Band, Filton House, Bnstol. National Brass Band Area Contests

N O RTH-WESTERN AREA (Under the auspices of the " Daily Herald " ) The North-Western Area Contest will be held

at Belle Vue . . Manchester, on Saturday, June 9th, Four Sections : 1. Championship Class · 2. Second Class, i.�stpie�e, " Carmen " (W. & R.) ; 3. Third Class , 4. North-Western Area Junior Championship.

Schedules from BELLE VUE (Manchester) LTD. Zoological Gardens , Belle Vue, Man­chester, 12 Printed by " Daily Post " Printers, and Published by WRIGHT & RouNo ( Pro1metor, A. J. Mellor), at No. 34 Erskme Street_, · � the City of Liverpool, to which all Commumcations for the Editor are requested to be addressed.

APRIL, 1945.

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