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Band Teachers, Adjudicators and Soloistl

WALTER B. HARGREAVES Professor of cornet

(Royal Marines School of Music)

CONDUCTOR AND ADJUDICATOR 34 VICTORIA ROAD, DEAL KENT.

N O E L TH O R P E SOLO CORNET !.. BAND TEACHER

ADJUDICATOR 20 BYRON A VENUE

BLACKHALL COLLIERY, WEST HARTLEPOGJr Co. DURHAM.

GEO. HAWKINS (Band Teacher)

13, HOBSICK, BRINSLEY, NO'.ITS. Teacher of Theory and Harmony by l>Ollt

JOHN FAULDS, M.B.E.

BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR 44 KENNEDY CRESCENT, KIRKCALDY,

FIFE

HAROLD LAYCOCK PUPILS PRIVATE OR POSTAL

BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDJ1CATQB 16 GRAHAM CRESCENT,

FOR.FAR, ANGUS

DAVID ASPINALL .M)JSical Director. Ransome & :Marles Works" B!Uld

!Late Conductor. CreeweJl Colliery and Friary Brewen

Bands)

IlAND TEACHER, BAND AND CHORAL CONTEST ADJUDICATOR -

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

Tel.: Newark 456·7·8·9

S. S. H. ILIFFE BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR

10 NUTFIELD ROAD. LEICESTER

W. WOOD CONDUCTOR AND TEACHER

Young Bands a S1>eciality

6 COLBECK STREET, HANSON LANE, HALIFAX, YORKS.

H. MUDDIMAN BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR

"ASHBURN," ALLOA.

J. B O D D I C E BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR

13 LAKE ROAD, WOODLANDS, DONCASTER.

HAROLD BARKER (Special Tuition !or ltadio and TeJevisien Artiat.el>

BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR " SOMERVILLE," ECKINGTON

SHEFFIELD Phone: Ecklngton 273

Lieut. JOHN FLETCHER PROFESSIONAL Cv�.DUCTOR A.ND

ADJUDICATOR Brass - Military - Orchestra

7 COMMON LANE, SOUTHOWRAM, HALIFAX, Yorks.

HAROLD MOSS L.R.A.M., A.R.C.M. (Bandmast.ershipJ

.Musical Director. Leyland Motors Band

TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR (Coach !or Diploma E:um.s .. et<!., by POSt)

Successes in various Grades o! tbe B.C.M.

Examinations including Bandmast.enihi11

56 SANDY LANE, LEYLAND Nr. PRESTON, LANCS.

Dr. DENIS WRIGHT CONDUCTOR, ADJUDICATOR &

LECTURER. 28 BRICKWALL LANE, RUISLIP

MIDDLESEX. '

'Phone : Ruislip 2463.

DRAKE RIMMER BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR

"MIRELLA," MILTON ROAD, KIRKCALDY

Phone: KIR!;.CALDY 214

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

BAND TEACHER & ADJUDICATOR. ASPER si���IN-cfiiiif

.ERFIELD,

'Phone : 58704.

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Band Teachers, Adjudicators and Soloist#

J. M. HINCHLIFFE Euphonium Soloist (late Black Dyk�4 B-l

BAND TEACHER AND ADJuDIOATO:H

56 NEWTON STREET, HYDE, CHE�J!!RE.

HERBERT SUTCLIFFE Musical Director

( VICKBRS·ARMSTRONGS LIMITBD) BARROW SHIPYARD SILVER BAND BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDIOATOR

41 CEDAR ROAD BARROW-IN-FURNESS

GEORGE THOMPSON B.B.C.M., L.a.s.M.

�AND TEACHER AND A�JUDICATOR

Arranger for Brass and Military Bands AsaociateEl Teacber to the Bandsman's

College of Music R00211 No. 9, 222/5 STRAND,

LONDON, W .C.2.

HARRY MORTIMER BAND TRAlNER AND ADJUDICATOR

Office Address : Cfo. B.B.C., LONDON, W.1 . Tel. Museum 1633 Private Address : 3 AVIS COURT, 50 LADBROKE GROVE,

KENSINGTON, LOXDON, W.1 1 Tel. Bayswater 1 129.

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CLIFTON JONES CORNET SOLOIST, BAND TEACHER

.A.ND ADJUDICATOR �RIVATE PUPILS

142 BURNLEY ROAD, BACUP, LANCS. Phoner BACUP 200

REG. LITTLE MUSICAL DIRECTOR,

Rhyl Urban District Council BETTWS PRIVATE HOTEL

KINMEL BAY, N. WALES RITT'L f!;S7.

TOM F. ATKINSON Brass lnstnwiental Teacher, City of Leeds

und City of Bradford Education Authorities

BAND TEACHER & ADJUD ICATOR. 4.1 CROSSLEY STR[ET, GRF.AT HORTON,

Tel., Brad�ord 71788. BRADFORD, YORKS.

FRANK BRAITHWAITE (Musical Director, Gomersal Mills Band) ,

Late of Foden's and Horwich R.M.J . BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR

12 MOUNT STREET COWLERSLE'.I{, Near HUDDERSFIELD.

Phone : Milnsbrirlge 508.

WRIGHT & ROUND'S BRASS BAND NEWS. lst APRIL, 1954.

MINOR ADVEB TISEMENTS 20 word• 5/-. 2/- for each additional 10 word1. Remittances must accompany adver­tisement, and reach us by the 24th of the m onth. For Box address at our Office count six word1, and add 6d. for forwardins of replies. Thi• �ate does not apply to Trade Adverts.

T:IERBERT BROOKES, the celebrated Comettist _l_ (late of Wingates) is now open for engagements as Soloist, Teacher, or Adjudicalor.-The Library, Parrin Lane. Winton, Manchester.

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

"Beaumont," Scarborough Road, 1\-(uston, Filey, Yorks. 1°'l!E ALEXA'.'<DER OWEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

FUND. Full details regarding Examinations can be obtained from the Secretary, Mr. ]. BUTLER, 29 Levens Street, :Moston, Manchester, 10.

PROMISING YOUNG CORNET PLAYERS required for ROY AL ARTILLERY BAND, Woolwich. Doubling

piano or violin preferred but not essential. Mu•ical duties only. Apply DIRECTOR OF MUSIC, Royal Artillery, Woolwich, S.E.18.

STAFF BAND VACANCIES-ALAMElN BAND, ROYAL TANK REGT. can accept a few young instrumentalists

for training, age 15-I 7 years. Apply to DIRECTOR OF MUSIC, ALAMEIN BAND, TIDWORTH, IIANTS.

MIDDLETON llOROUGII BAND. First March Contest on Whit Friday, June llth, 1954. For particulars,

apply:- F. TAGG, 31 Stanycliffe Lane, Middleton, nr Manchester. (5) i...:_ PECJAL OFFEJ{S.-340 VIVA VOCE Questions and � Answers, 5/·; Popular Easy �1arch "ADVANCE YOUTH," 2/6 Set.-ALFRED ASHPOLE, Bishop's Stortford, Herts.

BAND AVAILABLE-Manchester District preferred, Whit Sunday, Whit Friday and Trinity Sunday. Enquiries to

SECRETARY, 45 Church Street, Marple.

LIVERPOOL CITY POLICE MILITARY BAND.­WOODWIND and BRASS players wanted, under 30

vears, of sound physique. Pay, £145 to £550 per annum and a11owane:es; pension after :?;J years' service. Apply-THE CHIEF CO)ISTABLE, Central Police Office, Liverpool. (JA 3479). (6)

1'ILBURY SILVER BAt\D require CORNET PT.AYERS. Employment found in shoe factory. Single men. W.

RUSSELL, 53 Stephenson Avenue, Tilbury, Essex.

DURHAM SHAKESPEARE STLVER BAND (OPEN) CONTESTS, 5th June. SOLO (Am VARIE) and

QUARTETTE. Own Choice. 5 Cups, 8 Medals, Present· ation Baton. £21 cash prizes. Entry forms from-Mr. ]. BULLOWS, Sec., 48 Newc"stle Sl., Brandon Colliery, Durham .

BAND:WASfER required by SIERRA LEONE POUCE FORCE on contract for 18/24 months. S�lary, etc.,

according lo experieHce in scale £798 rising to £1,o69 a ye�r. Gratuity at rate of £100/£150 a rear. Outfit allowance £60. Liberal leave on full salary. Free passages for officer and wife. Assistance towards cost of children's passages or grant up to £150 annually for maintenance in U11ited Kingdom: Candidates must be graduates of Kneller Hall or similar Service School of t\1usic and have good experience as a Service Bandmaster. Write to the CROWN AGENTS, ,1 �1illbank, London, S.W.l. State age, name in block letters, full qualifications an<l experi­ence, and quote :vl3B/34225/WAI.

STALYBRIDGE WHIT FRIDAY EVE>fll\G BAND � CONTEST, June llth, 5-30 to 9-0 p.m. Testpiece, Mar_ch, Own Choice. Over £40 in cash prizes. Shields and Specia�s added. Adjudicator wanted for same. Terms to R. MARSDEIS, Secretary, I� Albion Gardens, Stalybridge.

FOH SALE. BARITONE (KEATS). Just silver plated and reconditioned as new, £20. Absolute bargain.

PRES£l\TATION BATON, Ebonv, silver mounted. PLUSH LINED CASE .C2. Approval, DOE; 74 North Drive, Hounslow, Middx.

THE BANDSMAN'S COLLEGE OF MUSJC.-All inquiries should be made to the Secretary, Mr. HARRY RYDER,

u Rosemede," 614 Moor Road, Best wood, Notts.

BAND OF THE ROY AL HORSE GUARDS (The Blues). Vacancies exist for the following instrumentalists :

FLUTE, CLARINETS and .BASSOON, CORNET, TENOR TROMBONE, EUPHONIUM, BBb BASS. First-class instru­mentalists only can be considered for direct enlistment, re­enlistment or transfer. Apply for audition to DIRECTOR OF MUSIC, ROYAL HORSE GUARDS, Combcrmere Barracks, Windsor.

BAND OF lst THE ROY AL DRAG001'S (THE ROYALS) has vacancies for BRASS A)ID REED l)IST!{U­MENTALISTS desirous of pursuing a musical career.

Vacancies for BOYS between the age of 15-17 also exist and arc required for training as potential llands1nen. Previous knowledge is not essential but willingness to learn is important. Duties purely musical. Standard rates of pay and service. Good prospects and an interesting life. For further informa­tion apply to The Bandmaster, Mr. A. F. TRYTHALL, The ROYALS, Mathew Camp, TIDWORTH, I-1��1ts. (4) ARRANGJNG. - COMPOSlTIONS HARMONISED

SCOHED, REVISED for publication. Piano Parts transposed. First·c!ass work. - CHAS. A. COOPER, JO Columbia Streot, Huthwaite , Notts.

�/( OUNT ISA MINES LIMITED. COMPETE::\T BAKDS­lf..l MEN of proven ability in First Grade are required for the MOUKT ISA SlLVER BAND, Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia. Employment will be provided at award rates (plus a variable lead bonus), for the successful applicants, who rnust be capable of passing a n1edical examination of insurance standards. Applications stating full details of musical ex­perience should be addressed to, THE SEC RETA!{ Y, �10Ul\T ISA MINES LIMJTED, Adelaide House, King vVilliam Street, London, :E..C.4., from whom further dctails 1nay be obtained. 1{ ADCLIFFE 17TH ANKUAL MARCH CO"JTEST, Whit

Friday evening, 7-30 p.m. Market Hall, Radcliffe. Four valuaule Challenge Cups and good Cash Prizes. Limited entry. Closing date, Saturday, 5th June. Partir-ulars and Entry Forms from Mr. F. B. OPENSHAW, li9A Stand Lane, Radcliffe, near Manchester. (�L W ANTED. BAKD for Whit Frida)", June l l th. Moderate

charge. Apply: THE VICAR, Dobcross, nr. Oldham.

MUSICIANS wanted for the Band of The Queen's Bays. DRUMMER, BASSES, EUPHO-"IIUM, CLARINETS.

National Service Men considered only if lst Class Players. Boys J 5-17!. Apply for particulars: BAt\D)1ASTE!{, THE QUEEN'S BAYS, B.A.O.R. 30. (6)

HEYWOOD 5TH MARCH CONTEST in aid of Chrislie's Cancer Fund. Whit Friday, June llth. Adjudicator,

l\llr. J. E. Needham, L.R.A.M., A.R.C.M. Particulars from: E. WARRIKGTON, 28 Hampden Street, Heywood. (6)

SMALL SET OF lNSTRUMENTS, All Silver· Plated, and in good condition. Suit jm1ior, or ban<i starting 11p. 5 cornets,

� horns, 1 baritone, 2 tenor tro1nbones, 1 euph.1 :! Eb basses1 Price £170. Another, smaller, all Silver·Platcd. 3 cornets, l horn, 2 trombones, 1 euph, 1 Eb bass. Excellf"nt condition1 £100. �lATTH EWS, �R Cliveden Avenue, Perry Barr, Bir· mingham. Birchfields 4ll2.

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"Cash '" Paddinston 2066, London, W.2, I prize winners ? Surely there is something in a · F ARN\VORTHIAN writes : " Farnworth band that can win two championships and be Old Band again qualified to compete in the runners-up in three years with three different final of the ' D.H . ' 2nd Section Championship adj udicators. They can't all be wrong. Es- Contest to be held in London in the Autumn. pec�ally when they have been j udging at all the This is the second time the band has qualified ma1or contests throughout Britain." to compete in the final during the past three

+ + + years. Since recommencing contesting after the BIRt\1INGHAYI AND DISTRICT ASSO- war, from 1 94 7 to the present time, they have

CIATION. The Annual General Meeting of the gained twenty-five prizes at Selection and Association was held on Saturdav, ZOth Feb- March Contests, etc., being unplaced only four ruary, and in spite of the small p" ercentage of times and then were only one or two points

behind the prizewinners. In addition the bands represented a most interesting and lively individual members have gained many prizes at meeting took place. A healthy balance sheet quartette and solo contests. A large percentage was presented, although the recent Quartette f tl 1 l b d · h b d and Octetle Contest had incurred some financial 0 ie P ayers iave een reare m t e an from boyhood and some of the older members loss; nevertheless, it is hoped to hold a similar have been in the band for twenty to thirty contest at the latter end of the year. The years and over. \\'right Hurst, the bandmaster, Association Championship Contests for 1 954 will j oined the band at the age of 1 7 and has been be held at Small Heath Park on Sunday 22nd bandmaster for about thirty years. The oldest August (not 29th as stated at the meeting) and member of the band has been a member for secretaries of associate bands are requested to sixty-two years (from boyhood ) . A good record make note of the date now, and keep it open in for home production.' ' order t o ensure a successful contest. Schedules

will be sent to all bands as soon as they are available.

+ + + IIUMBERITE writes : " Here along the

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PERSON AL S

Mr. E. TETLEY, of Nottingham, writes:

ALBERT E. BADRICK BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR

65 EAGLE ROAD, BUCKHA VE).[, FIFE, SCOTLAND.

Mr. J. TEASDALE, secretary of City of Coventry, writes : " I am pleased to inform you of our Musical Director's successful debut at our Annual Concert held in the Sibrcc Hall. He must be one of the youngest conductors of a first class band to-day at 2 7 years of age, having passed through Kneller Hall and won a diploma whilst a student there. He was for a number of years a member of the Royal Signals Band and conducted their orchestra on many occasions. At the concert mentioned, Mr. Robinson proved that the band were now reaching a standard Ior which they were known in years gone by. "

There is little to report apart from the Annual Vi'inter Festival of the ·wessex Brass Band Association at the Central Hall, Southampton. Here the entry was down on last year's, particu­larly in the Championship Section, where only two bands competed. \Vellworthy ·works, under Mr. C. Clarke, were good winners and played very well indeed. Southampton Albion were a much improved band from the last time l heard them and were placed first in the March Contest.

Another band who have steadily improved over the past few years, Fovant, were placed first in the second section, with last year's 3rd Section winnern, Burley, second ; here again the positions were reversed in the March.

Humber banks we have three bands, one a poor band who are without u niforms to play in ; one a lucky band who have new uniforms graciously given by music lovers in their particular district ; and the rich band who can aiiord to pay their members to practise. Along come the Midland Area Championships. Do the rich band win their section > No. For no given reasons they do not compete. Do the lucky band win their section ? No. They are second to the poor band, but in the true spirit of friendly competition, the second band (�r. Benson and his Barton Boys) arc the first to congratulate Mr. Richards and ' the Boys of the Old Brigade, ' the Scun­thorpe British Legion Rand, for their success. It was only about four weeks ago that Mr. Benson was waving his baton at the Scunthorpe lads, and then, owing to pressure of his own business, he found two bands too much and had to decide which band he should leave ; his decision was to remain with Barton Town, which left a breach at Scunthorpe, and at once into this breach stepped ' young ' Bill Richards. Some people say Bill is 82, but Bill asserts that they have got his age and waist measurements crossed; however, when told he had won he seemed more like 28 than 82. Both Barton and Scunthorpe are keenly anticipating the finals in October and it is hoped that the friendly competitive spirit continues. "

"FAREWELL TRIBUTE to JOE LEViCK. The funeral of our devoted friend took place at Shir�brook on Tuesday, March 9th, many Mid­land bands being represented. The band o[ SO played 'Dead March 111 Saul' at various points en route, and hymns at the service. 'ihe preacher said m his speech that when one mentioned Joe Levick it meant Shirebrook, and no more fitting Memorial could be found than the Shirebrook Band which he left after SO years as Bandmaster. Mr. C. A. Cooper con­ducted the band en route, and �1r. Reg Shorthouse the hymns. The parade was in the hands of Inspector Pearson, a personal friend, and the mourners consisted of relatives, and Mr. and Mrs. Faulkner (Band President), whom I would like to thank for their kindness in enter­taining all present on this occasion. Thanks also to Creswell Colliery for the use of their coach for transport. It was a very impressive cere­many and all along the route residents had drawn blinds out of respect to a man who had made a very marked impression on all in Shire­brook. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all the family in this time of trouble."

R. H. PENROSE Consultant and Tutor (Ban<l Dept.) Devon

County Education Authority

BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR

" Exponent of Tone " (Over 35 years' successfuf tuition) 45 MAGDALEN ROAD, EXETER

HARRY RYDER L.T.C.L., B.B.C.M.

BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR

Associated Teacher to the Bandsman's College of Music.

Teacher of Theory and Harmony. Personal and Postal Lessons

Terms : "ROSEMEDE," 614 MOOR ROAD, BESTWOOD, NOTTS.

ALFRED ASHPOLE F.T.C.L., A.R.C.M., L.Mu9.T.C.L., B.B.C.M.

BAND VOCAL AND CHORAL TEACHER

CONDUCTOR COMPOSER AND

ADJUDICATOR Author of "Viva Voce Questions" for Brass

nand Examination Candidates o\ssociated Teacher to the Bandsman's College

of Music Compositions revised and scored if desired

Special Arrangements scored for bai;ids Spceia1ist Coach for all Band D1ploma1 Successes ioclooe A.B.C.M. and B.B.C.M.

BISHOP'S STORTFORD, HERTS. Tel,

FRANK \VRIGHT F.G.S.M., L.R.S.M.

ADJUDICATOH., ARRANGER COMPOSER, CONDUCTOR.

.A.ddress-

BCM/BATON, LONDON, W.C.1.

J. W. REED

386

BAND TEACHER - CORNET SOLOIST -ADJUDICATOR.

(Late St . Hildas, Brighouse & Rastrick,

Arranging, Luton.)

Scoring, Copying, Concerts, Broadcasts, Contests.

180 WELLESLEY ROAD, ILFORD, ESSEX.

J. A. HUGHES

BAND TEACHER and CONDUCTOR 39 BELMONT AVENUE RIBBLE TON, PRESTON ------

WILLIAM LAYCOCK BANDS COACHED.

SOLOISTS TRAINED.

Contests Judged on Right Lines 27 FORTH STREET, DYSART, FIFE.

WILLIAM RUSHWORTH Conductor, Teacher and Adjudicator

92 BELLAMY DRIVE, ST AN!vlORE, MID DX.

Tel.. "Wordsworth 2911. --�-----

ENOCH JACKSON L.C.S.M.

Principal Trumpet-Scottish National Orchestra

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In Section 3 Gillingham Imperial won the Selection Contest, with Southampton B.L. 2nd, while in the March, Salisbury City were placed first to Portland 2nd.

Two bands, Crewkerne and I nkpen played for grading, being placed in Section 3. Crewkerne are returned prodigals, but I believe that this was I nkpen's first venture into the \V.B.B.A.

Since my remarks re Boscombe Silver my attention has been drawn to press adverts and mention of this band in Bournemouth Council meetings. The band are advertising for new members and have accepted a series of engage­ments from the Bournemouth Corporation. They were trying to get the fees raised from the present £ 10 per performance but failed to do so. Whilst agreeing that the fee is not too liberal, the bands in Bournemouth (and Southampton) are fortunate in getting paid engagements-so many resorts consider that if they give their kind permission for a band to collect, bands should fall over themselves to avail themselves of this privilege. SCRIBBLER.

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CONCORDS AND DISCORDS

Mr. C. A. ANDERSOX, secretary o[ Leicester Brass Band Festival, writes : " For our 27th Festival, on Easter Monday, .-\pril 1 9th, we have 56 Entries, and playing will commence in the De Montfort Hall at 10-30. �ou will be pleased to learn that we have 1 9 entries on ' Beautiful Britain ' and 1 2 in the Small Band Section on ' The Chieftain.' Owing to Ken Smith returning home before Easter we have had to change the Adj udicator for Section 4, this will now be Mr. Rex Mortimer of Fodens. The Massed Bands Concert in the evening promises to be an outstanding event and we have Rita Cook, daughter of i\lr. Cook, of Fodens, to play Cornet Solos during the evening. Harry Mortimer will conduct and Frank Phillips will again compere. All seats arc bookable at the Leicester Corporation Box Office, Charle,; St., Leicester, prices ranging from '2!- to 51-. "

• + • ·Mr. \V. MCINTYRE, secretary of Govan

Burgh, writes : " I feel I must answer ' Ben Lomond's ' report of the Scottish Championship held on Saturday, 5th December, 1 953. In all his reports for the last three or four years, there have only been two bands of any class, and true to form, 'Ben Lomond ' claims that Clydebank Burgh and S.C.\V . S. ·were the only bands with class and should have been first and second, no matter in what order ; in his opinion they were robbed of honours again, as in previous years, but the band members of Clydebank and S.C.\V. S. have shown more sportsmanship than 'Ben Lomond ' ; their congratulations were un­doubtedly sincere. In the past three years of contests held in Scotland at. least six different adj udicators have given their honest decisions, and only when Clydebank and S.C.\V.S. were placed first or second did ' Ben Lomond ' agree with their decision ; all other decisions were past his comprehension . He also congraiulaies three Resident Conductors at the Contest, but possibly he doesn't know that the Conductor of Govan Burgh, �Ir. Gregor J . Grant has been Resident Conductor of the band for over 30 years ; and I mean Resident not Professional. All prize winning bands look for more engage­ments in the Parks and on the Radio, but with the criticism that our bands receive from ' Ben Lomond,' there is only room for two bands in Scotland at the present time. ls that fair to all

• • + Mr. J. R. CARR of Newbiggin by Sea, writes:

" Having had much to occupy me for the past few weeks, I have been neglectful in writing tu express my thanks to Durham Band League Committee and their genial secretary, Mr. K Anderson for the great kindness shown to me when I adjudicated at their Annual grading contest at Spennymoor on February 1 4th. May l also take the opportunity of thanking the Wallsend Shipyard Band for their present to me of a lovely cigarette case, and to extend to them and to their new Conductor, Mr. George Lee, my very best wishes. Also to the Bedling­ton Dr. Pit Band for the gift of a beautiful wrist watch. These two gifts I shall always treasure. "

+ + + THE :N"ORMAN MEMORIAL YOUTH

BAND are st.ill much to the fore in Blackpool. From 1'"'-cbruary l st to 6th, they topped the bill at the Queens Theatre in a first class variety show with the accent on youth. They have several charity concerts booked, and in between are getting good attendances at rehearsals. They will hold a brass band contest at the Tower Circus, Blackpool, on Sunday May 2nd, in aid of band funds. This contest will be run under " Daily Herald " Rules. The prizes are good and further particulars can be had from Mr. J. Taylor, c/o. Bk 1 34 Cunliffe Rd., Blackpool.

+ RO:\[NEY writes : "Ulvcrston Town held their

Annual Meeting last month and a strong com­mittee ·was elected, including three girl members of the band. Owing to pressure of work l\Ir.

• + • Mr. J. A. LEVICK of Sunderland, writes:

" Through the good grace of your paper may I , o n behalf o f the relatives o f the late Mr. J oseph Levick, Bandmaster, Shirebrook Silver Prize Band, convey our grateful thanks to all brass bandsmen for the many floral tributes, letters of condolence and expressions of sympathy during our very sad bereavement. My father lived his life for brass bands and the brass band move­ment, and during his life he made a vast number of friends in the Brass Band world ; he was appreciated wherever his 'Banding ' t ook !um. For the many hours of happiness the brass bands gave to him in his lifetime may I say ' Thanks a lot.' I am sure that the many sacrifices he made in his efforts to improve the conditions of brass bands and the brass band movement, will be a shining example to all who follow in his stead.' '

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i\Ir. A. ATKIXSOK, organiser of Brad[ord Roys', writes : "We are holding our :N"inth Annual Concert at the Eastbrook Hall, Brad­ford, on \IVednesday evening, April 28th, and invite all bandsmen and their friends to j oin us on this occasion. There will be no charge for admission nor will a collection be taken, and if those intending to come would let me have a stamped addressed envelope I will send along reserved seat tickets : address, 15 Ramsey Street, Little Horton, Bradford. Our special feature this year is the 'Yorkshire Boys' Con­cert Choir ' under l\1r. Harrison, and we are hoping to have the Hall tilled to capacity to hear these talented boys."

• • • :\Iolyncux asked to be relieved of his position as Mr. C. A. COOPER, of Huthwaite, writes: lreasurer, but still remains on Committee, :>nd "I would like to pay a tribute to the late Mr. the position has been filled by Mr. Tom \Vhitwell, J. Levick, one of the real stalwarts in this area . another bandsman who has spent a lifetime in He will be greatly missed . I attended his the band movement as a euphonium player. funeral, which was very impressive. Bandsmen Two of the band members were recently married, from nearly all the bands in the district played and during rehearsal they were presented with the 'Dead l\Iarch ' en route, and this they did a handsome mirror and brush set. The band exceedingly well. Having sat with him on the are getting quite good rehearsals and hav1J Area Committee since its inception, 1 can excellent support from the Council in the honestly say that he was a gentleman in every upkeep of the band; they hope to give concerts ) way. Bandsmen of his type are difficult to this coming season." replace. "

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J ust a bri reminder to bands that the first y is Band Sunday. Do not let

!:shed custom of parading to church on Ban r!ay die out. Make your arrange­ments early ; and keep in the. public eye. It may do you good, and can certamly do no harm.

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Apologies again to those �?rrespon��nts .who find their reports severely slashed ; �t is necessary if we are to mclude them all m a four page paper.

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We are glad to see good entries in the " D . H . " ·Contests held s o far. It is good to see s o many bands who are alive to the benefits of contesting, and we hope they will not be content wi.th one contest but will support the local privately promot�d contests advertised on page 4. These promoters deserve every .encouragemeI_lt. and we hope they will all recetvc good entnes.

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At the Midland Area Contest on 20th March, the winning number for the Television Set was 23579. The result of this contest, and oth�ro. will appear next month.

DERB YSHIRE NOTES

Riddings Silver, when rehearsing for the fourth section at the �ottingham contest, had a tape recording made and played back to the band to show them where the faults lay. This was an idea of the Bandmaster's (Mr. Hague ) . lt was a new idea to me but from what I could see it is a "'Ood thing, and one which other bands might c°opy. The band are also attending the Leicester Easter Monday Contest on the same testpiece. . . .

A note of interest 1s that the R1ddmgs Old Age Pensioners Committee are this year holding a March and Selection Contest, and I hope most

. of the local bands will participate. It is some years since a band contest was held in this district, and now we have one, let us make it a success . I don't know much about the arrange­ments as yet but I know the prizes are good.

Regarding contests, don't forget the Brass Quartette Contest attached to the Matlock Festival, and the contest orgamsed by the Staveley Works Band to be held on May 30th, there are good awards to be gained here. Con­gratulations Mr. Knight, on your recent achieve­ment at the Nottingham 2nd Section Contest, held at the Albert Hall, Saturday the 6th March last.

Congratulations also to Eckington United on winning the Eccles Brass Band Contest ; although they have only been re-formed '1 2 months, they have gained three first prizes, the other two successes being at Belle Vue and Leicester. ENTHT.:SIAST.

LANCASTER & DIS TRICT

As a prelude to these notes I offer my humble .apology to Mr. Vlf. Wilson, solo horn player of Storey's, who gained the l st prize in the Solo Section in February at Preston. I u nderstand Mr. Wilson got the highest possible number of marks. Congratulations.

Storey's, under Mr. Brownbill, have a very busy season in front of them. In addition to engagements in the Lancaster Parks they are engaged for the Harbour Bandstand also for Middleton Holiday Camp, two engagements 111 the Liverpool Parks, and two in the Preston Parks.

Kendal S.A. Band visited Lancaster Citadel on Saturday evening when both bands united in a programme of music which was enjoyed by all. .

Lancaster S.A. have suffered a great loss in the transfer of B . M . Bram France to Cardiff. He has been appointed Supervisor over the Co-operative Stores in and around Cardiff. It is a great blow to the Lancaster Band.

K.O.R.L.R. are building up very nicely under B.M. Page, assisted by Mr. Routledge. I went <lawn to hear them the other Sunday morning and they played very well. Mr. Page is a good musician. He is a violin player from the Or­<hestral Society.

I have not heard from B.M. Postlethwaite from Carnforth S . A . since I was ill, but I was talking to a lady from Carnforth, and she in­forms me that the boys are now growing up into young men, and are improving wonderfully.

Calder Vale have been passing under a cloud recently, having suffered several losses, but Mr. Brownbill tells me they have turned the corner and are building up nicely again .

In concluding these notes, permit me to say how much I enjoyed the splendid programme by Foden' s on the wireless on Friday, March 1 9th. Yes ! there is only one Foden's, and only one Harry Mortimer. It was superb ; not forgetting the euphonium solo by vV. Mountain. Surely an object lesson in euphonium playing. Imagine my pleasant surprise when he announced " Scottish Rhapsody " by Rimmer, in place of a " Scottish Fantasy " by Denis \Vright. I had an old J oy Book containing " Scottish Rhapsody by my side, so was able to follow and enjoy it. The rendering of the whole programme was an object lesson to all bands. JOH1T-O-GAUNT.

LEICESTER NOTES

Congratulations to Burbage Silver and to Mr. A . Bennett in particular, on their fine win at the Area Contest, held at Nottingham. To win l st in Section I I was indeed a fine feat, and is the result of the untiring efforts of Mr. Bennett and good team work.

Leicester Special Constabulary must have been disappointed, as they had spared nothing in preparation for the contest, and had tuition from Mr. Eric Ball. Kibworth Silver also failed to catch the j udges' ear this time. Jn the past they have been very successful. Still this little setback will not deter either band from further effort at the Leicester Festival.

Glad to report at last that the Leicestershire Association are holding a J unior Solo Contest, to be held at Kibworlh on April 3rd. Good news; I hope this will be a success and lead on to the full band contest.

We in Leicester are again looking forward to the Brass Band Festival to be held in the De Montfort Hall on Easter Monday. This is always a grand day for everyone ; we always look forward to seeing and hearing old friends, and we-·11 s offer a welcome to bands who have not ent ' for Leicester before. Mr. H. Mor-timer W• ain be with us in a dual capacity, so we. s1 be assured of efficiency and satis-faction \Ve are all hoping for a fine entry and pac'i<e houses at Contest and Concert . This will ensure a good sum of money to the various Charities of the City, and offers us all a chance to show our patronage towards a worthy cause.

Later, let me conclude with the news that Sileby Town have won 4th in the 4th Section at Kottingham Area Contest. Well done Sileby.

SEMPER EADEM.

WRIGHT & ROUND'S BRASS BAND NEWS. 3

STOCKPORT NOTES

To commence with I would like to have a word about the Reddish Band's effort on Sunday evening, March 1 4th, and did we have a good evening ? It was really wonderful, I have never heard Clayton Aniline Works to better advan­tage ; they played a programme s�itable to everyone' s taste, including a modern item here and there, which seemed to tickle all our palates, also 10 year old Dennis Wedgewood played " Tl�e Lost Chord " as a cornet solo, his father, Ernie Wedgewood, Clayton Aniline's soprano player .. conducting, Mr. Buttress. kmdly standmg down for this item. This, with the smgers, Irene Crawshaw and Idwal J ones, completed a very fine show. .

After the interval a presentation of a gold medal, and a long service certificate, was made to Mr. Grimsditch, 73 years old Reddish bass player, who has played with this band .for 57 years. Ald . Foulkes, the Mayor, along with the Lady Mayoress, made the presenta�ion. . Con­gratulations, and good luck, Mr. Gnmsditch.

More news about other bands in our next issue. TRIANGLE.

����+���-HUD DER SF I ELD NOTES

I m·ust commence by correcting an error in my report last month. Marsden Silver were the winners of the Mrs. Sunderland Quartctte and not Slaithwaite as stated. Sorry. .

The massed bands concert held in the Town Hall was very well attended . The bands of Brighouse & Rastrick, Black . Dyke M1lls and Fairey Aviation \Yorks were m good .form. I would have liked a better choice of items for the massed bands.

The Huddersfield B . B . Association Slow Melody and Quartette Contest was a splendid effort. There were 61 soloists and 20 quartettes entered, and Mr. Bernard Burns of Bradford was engaged up to a late hour in finding the \-vinners.

Linthwaite, under Mr. J . W. Morley, gave a splendid performance which won them the honours in the " Daily Herald " 4th Section Arca Contest. On this form they will take some beating in the finals. . Slaithwaite were awarded 3rd pnze at the " Daily Herald " Area Contest Seclion 2 . They were conducted by Mr. J . A. Hickman, of Brighouse, and many thought they would be the winners.

Lindley (Mr. P. Wadsworth ) , Hade Edge (Mr. A. Robinson ) , Hepworth Silver (Mr. G. Kaye ) , Lockwood (Mr. J. Pearson) and Skel­manthorpe (Mr. H . Mileman ) , all gave a good account of themselves at the Arca Contest but failed to get in the prize list.

Denby Dale, under Mr. E. Wilkinson, were short in numbers at the Area Contest but gave a good rendering of the testpiece. This com­bination shows good promise for the future.

Skelmanthorpe have appointed Mr. N. Hudson of Cleckheaton as Bandmaster, to replace Mr. J. vV. Kaye, who has j oined the Marsden Silver Band. Mr. Hudson has had experience with a few bands and should prove a capable man for the position. . The " Daily Herald " Area Contests held m the Town Hall were a great success. A large audience listened to some very good playing, but I am sorry to state that the winners in Section 2 met with a very mixed reception. \Vhatever our personal opinions are we must abide with the adj udicator's decision and learn to take our defeats like good bandsmen. I was pleased to meet many bandsmen friends at the Area Contests, amongst whom were Mr. T. Eastwood, of Mar ;den. Accompanied by his good lady he informed me that at 83 years of age he was still teaching boys and girls at the school how to play their instruments. What a splendid record . OLD TROMBONE.

CLYDESIDE NOTES

I am indebted to Mr. Boyle, Secretary of the Northern Counties Band Association, for the results in the brass sections of the recent Musical Festival held in Arbroath. Unfortunately several withdrawals, notably the Barry' s Quar­tette, and trombonist George Gilmour, reduced the competitors somewhat. Results : Solos, under 14, l st, Carol Smith (Brcchi n ) , cornet ; 2nd, Thos. Balfour (Brechi n ) , trombone . Only two entries. Solos, 1 4 to l 8, l st, Vv'm. J arrett (Arbroath ) , trombone ; 2nd, Robt. Waddell (Forfar) , cornet ; 3rd, Wm. Boyle (Arbroath) , cornet. 8 competed. Solos over 1 8, l st, J . Waddell ( Forfar) , euphonium ; 2nd, F . Lundie (Arbroath ) , horn ; 3rd, J . Kean (Brcchin ) , cornet ; 4th, W . C . Cook ( Forfar) , cornet. 8 competed. Quartcttes, l st, Forfar No. 2 (basses) ; 2nd, Forfar No. 1 (mixed ) ; 3rd, Brechin (mixed) ; 4th, Arbroath (mixed ) . 6 competed. Mr. Boyle did not mention the adjudicator's name, but if he will send me this I shall include in next issue. I invite him to send regular contributions .

Arbroath held their A.G.M. recently, treasurer's statement disclosing a healthy state of affairs. Only one change in officials was necessary-the Chairman retiring. Mr. Boyle was re-elected B.M. for another year. The successes of their young players at recent contests have given much satisfaction, and confidence for the approaching Association Championships .

" Lanarkshire's " pungent remarks last month regarding veiled professionalism have brought me several outspoken replies which seem to confirm that the tempters have indeed been going the rounds with monetary baits, and with quite ruthless disregard for the fate of less fortunate bands with no financial resources to counter the mortal blows being struck at their very existence. I ' m sorry that limited space does not permit me to go into the matter more fully, but I would like briefly to review a letter received from a Mr. Thompson, which appears to suggest that such payments are quite in accordance with S.A.B.A. rules. He quotes Rule 1 page 1 3, which deftnes the term " pro­fessionals " (a) " A player who is not engaged in any industry or profession other than music, or who draws more than two thirds of his income from the performance or practice of music . " (b) applies only lo Bandmaster or Conductor whose income from one or more bands exceeds £60 per annum. To my un­trained legal mind, Section (a) in its literal sense, is the root of the trouble. For simplicity of calculation, suppose a players' total annual income to be £300, of that amount his band could pay him £200, leaving him to earn £ 1 00 otherwise, and worse still, the entire playing personnel of 25 could be similarly rewarded, and yet all perfectly eligible to play at contests. If that is amateurism then I ' m a Dutchman, and I ' m confident the position will be unacceptable everywhere, except where it is alleged to be in operation.

BEN LOMOXD.

BRISTOL DISTRICT

Brislol lost another of its local celebrities when Mr. George Godfrey passed away recently. He was the well known bandmaster of Bristol South Military Band, whose chief engagement was to play at the Bristol City F.C. matches, an engagement which lasted 30 years or more, but I believe the band is now defunct. The condo­lences of Bristol bandsmen are tendered to his relatives and friends.

Easton Road S.A. played well in an attractive programme over the West Regional wavelength last month.

Albion Dockyard played on a Sunday evening at the Central Hall recently and. are probably preparing for the " D . H . " Arca Contest. Agam we hope the near-at-home contests will also be attended, such as Ruardean, Fairiord, Ciren­cester, and others.

I have to thank Mr. H. J . Mar fell for a copy of the Ruardean Contest rules, etc. An attractive prize list is again evident, l hope some of the Bristol bands will consider it as in former years.

Crewkerne Brass Band Festival too-on June 26th. Here again there are some worth­while prizes to be won-a nice place for a band outing.

Mr. Arthur Archer of Fishponds B.L. sends me a few details. They are getting down to practice on the " D . H . " Exeter test-piece and they should do well. An average of 20 attend practice. A concert for the " Aid to Cancer Research " fund was well-attended at the Central Hall.

I hear that Mr. Alwyn Lloyd is now prepared to teach bands or j udge contests. \Veil, I think Mr. Lloyd could do well at either and I wish him all success.

Some mention has been made in the local papers about the formation of another Kings­wood Town Band, T think there are enough bandsmen in the area to form two bands, and what of Keynsharn Town, Mr. Harper? Please send some of the " gen. "

A very impressive memorial service was held at the Evangel Mission on the last Sunday in February to the memory of Mr. Albert E. Smith, the late Bandmaster. The point has been made that the Kingswood Evangel Silver is the only band in the country from which a mission was started, the reverse of the usual happening. The service was conducted by Kingswood-born Mr. Eric Ball accompanied by Mrs. Ball, who sang. Mr. Ball conducted the band in two Handel choruses. The band are again preparing for Exeter Contest under Mr. W. S. Smith.

WESTERN BOOM.

GLOUCESTERSHIRE NOTES

Cirencester Contest : I have now received a schedule of this event which is to be held on Saturday, J uly 3rd . There are to be cash prizes of £ 1 40 together with trophies to the value of £350. For full details, see Contest Adverts on page 4.

" The Stroud News " in its issue of February 5th paid very high tribute to the Stroud District Band who, in conjunction with the Brinscombc Male Voice Choir and the S .V.C.C. Ladies' Choir, took part in a concert at the Stroud Subscription Rooms on Sunday evening, J anuary 3 l st. The very wintry weather con­ditions kept many away. but those who braved the elements were well rewarded for their pluck. The band programme included several well known items. Mr. E . G. Williams was as usual in charge and the band responded well to his baton. On Saturday, March 6th the band also gave a concert at Standish House, where they entertained the patients to a very enj oyable programme. The band on this occasion was under the conductorship of Mr. N. Barnett, of Lydbrook, deputising for Mr. Williams, who was otherwise engaged that day.

Taking part in a quartette contest at New­castle-under-Lyme (Rist's Cable Works) the Gloucester Sparkingham Trombones, under Mr. 0. W. H. Adlam, gained a further success by winning 3rd prize. This was a very notable performance considering that they were com­peting against such first rate parties as \.Y-ingates Temperance, l st prize ; and Fodens Trom­bones, 2nd prize. Congratulations Gloucester.

Was very pleased to receive a letter a few days ago from Mr. Geo. Bowes, late of Dursley, who now resides at Dewsbury, Yorks. He is settling down nicely and, with his son, has been fixed up with the Ossett Baro' Prize Band.

I have j ust received a schedule of a contest which is to be held at Crewkerne, Somerset, on Saturday, J une 26th next (by the way, this is the date fixed for Ruardean Contest, please note ) . Good money prizes and excellent trophies to be competed for. Please note no band can enter both sections. There are also prizes for Deportment on the March. Entries close May l 7th, 1 954. Should there be any bands interested full particulars can be ob­tained from the Hon. Sec. , Mr. V. C. Shepherd,

"St. Elmo , " Broadshai'd, Crcwkerne, Somerset. Later : I have j ust received a letter from

Mr. W. J . \"v'arriner, re Cirencester Contest, as follows : " '\Ve have had a little bad luck, Mr. Harry Mortimer, O . B . E . , has had to cry off for J uly 3rd as he has a Massed Band Performance to broadcast on this date. \-Ve have been very fortunate in securing Mr. Eric Ball to fill this office so we are all happy once again. Enquiries are coming in, and we are hoping to see some new names among this year's entries. "

WESTERN STAR.

X'ORK & NORTH EAST RIDING

It was interesling to read in the press the other week about the dinner held by the Douth­waite Dale Brass Band Association ; what a pity someone couldn't send a report to the band press.

The 2nd and 4th Sections of the Area Contests were held at Huddersfield Town Hall on March 1 3th. Congratulations to Cottingham Silver (A. Slephenson) on gaining 2nd prize in the

4th section ; they will now go on to London for the finals. vVetherby Silver (A. Garforth) were not so fortunate but gave a good account of themselves. Hull Railwaymen's Silver had entered but did not compete on the day.

Regarding the concert in York Railway Institute Gymnasium, on Sunday evening. April 1 1 th, up to the time of writing I have no further news so I hope all bandsmen and brass band lovers around York will watch the local press about this event. Brass band concerts in these parts are few and far between. York Railway Institute Band will combine with Skelmanthorpe, with Mr. Harry Mileman as guest conductor. A varied programme has been arranged to appeal to all music lovers. Support this concert well and it is certain to be the fore­runner of more brass band events. The Railway Gymnasium is an excellent building for brass band concerts and contests . All applications for tickets should be made to the Band Secretary, Ylr. F. Holmes, 8 Lavender Grove, York.

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Hammersmith Contest held March 6th was The ·death, at 8 1 years of age, of Mr. E. W . again a very successful event. The testpieces Couch removes another of those stalwarts of the were those selected for all the " D . H . " Area past who did so much to foster music in their contests. The pla.ying in all sec.tions however, locality. The deceased was founder of the left a lot to be desJred, I am afraid. There were Boscastle Brass Band and organist of the only two bands in the championship . section \Vesleyan Chapel for 40' years. that really came up to a championship class Redruth Silver also mourn the loss of a standard. These two bands were placed first and devoted worker, in the death of Mrs. E . J . second, but �hey t�o, will have . to d o a lot \Villiams who was the chairman of their ladies' better at .the .D . H . Area on Apnl 3rd. In the committee, and the wife of Mr. F. Williams, a 2nd �ect10n Tilbury. were the best of a .poor former playing member. showmg m this section. :8ethnal Green .Silver, We congratulate Mr. J . ·wilson, hon. secrc­who played last, . were without their pnncipal tary oI the South vVest Brass Band Association �olo cornet_ and this upset them a great deal, and on his promotion and removal to Reading. We it was their first contest. under their new con- thank him for his valued service, and welcome ductor. In the 3rd sect10n Great c.entral and his successor, Mr. A. F. White, former Band­Met . . Band certamly deserved their success, master of the Sidmouth Band. especially after they have had such a lean time. Foden's Motor Works Band will make their vVcll d.one, " Met. " ! was pleased to have a only appearance in Cornwall this year on J u ne chat with many .old friends agam and s��ll loo;� 1 2th, at Nanpean. With two concerts by the forward to fI_leetmg many more at the D . H . National Champions, and the fine festival of Area on Apnl 3rd . , . . . . music assured at Bugle, on the 1 9th, this should Luton are domg well on the D . H . testpiece be a memorable week in the \Vest Country for at rehearsals under Albert Coupe, and are gomg brass band members and their followers. a.11 out to get to the Empress Hall finals tlus Stcnalces Band Contest is to be held on J uly time. . l Oth, and is now to be j udged by Mr. W. A . Fulham Bora recently held their A.G.:vr. The Scholes of Rushden, as Mr. Harry Mortimer will new secretary is M�" R. L?mas, Mr. J . Holland be unavailable owing to the B . B . C . having havmg resigned this position. arranged a Fred Mortimer Memorial Broadcast Southall Boro have appomted a Mr. Strutt . as on that date. We gather that the usual Saturday Conductor and. they were at Hammersmith afternoon band broadcasts are rarely heard by Contest, but failed to score on this occasion: the maj ority of bandsmen _ so trust this Pleased to hear that Avclcy Silver are gomg important tribute will be timed for a more well, and at their A.G.M., Mr. Thorogood, Sec. , suitable listening time o n Saturday evening. reported a very successful year ; for the first Entries for the Area Contest at Exeter on time they were engaged in the London parks. May Sth are now closed, and it is hoped Mr. �o doubt I shall see you an at Westmmster Bedwell has received good support. Entries for Central . Hall on the 3rd Apnl, Mr. Thorogood. Bugle should also be sent in, to assist the Best wishes. ELEGRO. organiser ; closing date May l Oth. vVill give

the Stenalees closing date, when known. NORTH NOTTS NOTES CORNUBIAN.

It is with profound regret that I have to open my notes with the news of the sudden passing of our beloved and esteemed friend, Mr. J oe Levick, who was bandmaster of Shirebrook Silver for 50 years ; he had been ill for a few months prior to his death, but after getting on his feet again had another attack, and Friday, March 5th, saw the end of this dear old gentle­man of our district. He had given years of work to brass bands and was ever keen to do all he could to further our cause. \Ve will remember him as the instigator of the North East :viidlands Brass Band Association. To-day we have a good many bands in the Association, and we recall the times he has tried to keep things going, it was not the same when he was absent. He had also the honour of becoming President of the Midland Area National Association of Brass Band Conductors, being one of the first to j oin the Association of which he was an ardent supporter. I have had many conversa­tions with him, and he always had a kind word wherever you met him. We all missed his presence on the platform during the " Daily Herald " Contest the day following his death ; he was Registration Officer to the Area Contest Committee. His last words to me were " What­ever you do don't let the Associations fall through ; keep on with the good work you are doing. " So now I appeal to all to keep the flag flying with the thoughts of our devoted Brother's service to brass bands. May I in closing, extend on behalf of all in our district, our deepest sympathy to the bereaved ones, and we may rest assured that his efforts will give them some consolation, knowing that he left us with such pleasant thoughts.

In the Second Section of the Midland Area Contest I am pleased to congratulate Staveley Works Silver (W. Knight) on coming 4th in this class. The whole decision did not seem very popular.

I n the Third Section the most credit I think went to Kirkby Colliery Welfare who, after trying to obtain the use of soprano and flugel in vain, put up a good No. 1 performance with 1 7 men ; two boys had only been playing about five months, and they came fourth which is very creditable. .

Langwith Colliery failed to satisfy the adj udi­cator, I feel that this decision was a fairly good one, irrespective of the booing that some lowered themselves to p articipate in. Surely this is not the right way to show one's disap­proval. You had the same j udges as last year, I believe, so why not take the matter up with those responsible instead of showing off in this manner ? I don't know who it was, but it is not fair. ROBIN HOOD.

���-+·���� HIGH PEAK NOTES

Dove Holes gave another of their winter concerts recently. Miss A. Thrapp, of Tideswell, was a most popular young vocalist and Messrs. J as. Walley, j unr. , and Denis Hill were the euphonium duetists. Mr. J ack Fletcher, their well-known conductor, was very appreciative of the help given to him by' some of the new members of Fcrodo Band. He says they are a grand lot of lads. Of the late " Charlie " vVyatt J ack says, " He was a hundred per cent. bands­man, a fine player in his hey-day and an example of what a decent fellow should be in all things. "

Thornsett Prize Band recently held their Annual General Meeting and a good live com­mittee was elected. In spite of a bad day for lheir Carnival Queen Festival last year they finished the year with their fin ances nicely on the right side.

\.Y-haley Bridge Public have also had their Annual General Meeting. New interest is to be created and they start off with a first class concert at their local Bowling Club on May l st. The guest artiste is to be Miss Anne Hinckley, of Manchester, who has already made a great name for herself as a cornetist.

Tew Mills Old and Burbage are in the Belle Vue May Contest and Chapel Town are con­testing in the Midlands on Easter Monday.

Now then you other " Peak " bands, con­testing is a great stimulant ; let's have more of you getting down to it.

PRIDE OF THE PEAK

OXFORD AND DISTRICT

From Chipping Norton I receive the sad news that one of their young members, Norman P ickett, a nephew of Mr. W. H. Pickett, their able bandmaster, passed away recently in the Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford. Twenty-three of th e band attended the funeral to pay their last respects to him, despite the fact that it took place in midweek. The band continue to do well, and I note by the balance sheet that on a turnover of over £790 during the past year, a useful balance of over £80 remains to their credit. Mr. V. P ickett has been elected secretary in place of Mr. C. Thornton, who resigned the office owing to business taking him away f rom the town a great deal. M r. V. Pickett's address is Hailey Road, Chipping N orton.

City of Oxford report the loss by death of one of their most valued Vice-presidents, Alderman D. Oliver, who was also an old friend of mine for many years. Mr. R. M. Smith, of 102 Oliver Road, Cowley, Oxford, has now taken over the office of band manager.

Although still short of players, St. Sebastians continue active. The learners' class is progress­ing, and one or two will soon be ready to take their places in the senior band.

Ee.st Woodhay (per correspondent M iss S. L. Dawes), sent, in the usual monthly newsletter, information that they were holding a concert on 20th March. I hope that it was a great success. Six of the cornet section sounded a fanfare at Newbury to open a concert in aid of the National Children's Homes.

A welcome, i f somewhat lengthy letter reaches me from Mr. J. Clark, bandmaster of East Berks S ilver. After the cleat,h of M r. E. W. Pearce, their bandmaster, the band had a bad time, as many of the old players left, but they are now on the upgrade again under M r. Clark He is also soprano of M orris Motors band, by the way, and here I should pay tribute to this band for the way it is providing bandmasters for the district bands ; truly a case of helping the 'underdog.'

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SHROPSHIRE NOTES

l believe there is a movement on foot to revive the Shropshire Brass Bands' Association and that Mr. \Vebb, chairman, has called a meeting for some time in March. I trust that the meeting was well attended by delegates from all Shropshire bands, so that we can see a little movement amongst the bands once again.

J ackfield have had their annual meeting, and their balance sheet shows a very substantial balance in hand. They have an imposing list of generous Vice-presidents and the Ladies' Committee are also a great help, both socially, and financially. This is a band who seem to be quite content to perform in their own little village, and near district, and never seem to venture far away.

Lilleshall Collieries are having very good rehearsals for the Belle Vue contest, under Mr. Imeson, who is a first class performer on the euphonium ; '\Ne shall have to wait and see how he makes out as a conductor. I wish them the very best of luck.

Mr. George Jones, late conductor o [ Shrews­bury St. John Ambulance, is now trying to form a bugle band for the cadets at Shrewsbury. Let us hope he makes a success of it, and eventually is able to convert it into a full brass band.

St. John band have j ust received a legacy of £108 from their late P resident, Dr. Edwards of Shrewsbury. This gentleman always showed a great interest in the band.

Donnington, I hear, have decided not to contest this year at Leicester ; it is a great pity for so good a band to back out

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The Eighth Annual General Meeting of the North Western Area Brass Bands' Association was held on Saturday, 1 3th March. The General Secretary reported another year of steady pro­gress and the Treasurer's report was very satisfactory. Mr. T. A. Mason, M.A., was elected Pre,ident for 1 95-1 and Mr. H. F. B. Iles, M .A., V ice President and President elect. M r. Maurice Johnstone and .:\.fr. J. Clarkson were elected as H on. Vice Presidents. All the officers were unanimously voted back into office. It was agreed unanimously that, if it could be arranged satisfactorily, we should accept the challenge from Yorkshire to c ompete against them in a Yorkshire v. Lancashire county con­test. Another item of particular interest to bands was that the whole of the member bands agreed to support the Wigan and St. Helens districts in their efforts to obtain higher fees for the local bands from Wigan Corporation. The application for a definite agreed fee has been submitted to the Corporation and, unless it is accepted, the meeting decided that no bands will play in the Wigan Parks. AS SOCIATION

---'�----ROSSENDALE & EAST LANCS

The Area Championship and Third Section

Since my last notes from this area I have visited several towns in both Cornwall and Devon, and in one or two places found a great deal of activity among the bands, especially Perranporth where I spent the evening with the Contests, held at P reston last month, gave us all band in the newly acquired bandroom, which I much pleasure. G_ood crowds supported the�e might add is the best I have seen anywhere ; they I events a_nd the pla�mg of some of the bands _will should be congratulated upon the very fine hn'?er m . oi.:r mmds for a very long time. effort of the Committee and Bandsmen who have Fairey 1'.\viation and _M anchester C.W. S. were built and fitted it out almost entirely with their outstandmg, but _which way they _would be . effo ts placed was the topic of much speculat10n. How-o��y ne;t �all was Truro, where the band were ever, Mr. Hesp� was definite in his decision.

rehearsing for their month! concert. Mr. E. Add the Champ tons, Fodens, to_ the tw<;> bands Tremain informed me they Y were getting good named and the cha!1�es of the North West are

f h . . . . very rosy for reta1rung the honours support rom ot er musical orn:aruzahons m the 1 th th. 1 t" 1 • ·

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d" · d n e in sec 10n our on y representative c istnct, an t e pu 1c were atten mg m goo H 1 . d B h <l · • f numbers at every concert. w�s as mg en oroug ' an . 111 sp�te o a I D th 1 b rl . t mishap they were awarded third pnze, thus n evon ere were severa an s J US b · . . . · th h th "D ·1 H Id" C t t rmgmg honour to

. the cl1stnct. Our thanks, runmng roug c ai y era on es H 1 - cl ·

t t · b t I 1 l d t" t d h as mg en. A letter to hand from M r. Beard es pieces u on y 1a 1me o spen an our h h"l d" · · · · ·· th T

'b B h d 1 h h tl says t at w i e 1sappomted at nussmg the nght v.: 1 or ay oroug ' an . a t oug 01 .Y to a ) ear in the finals the band are leased e1gnteen were present they certamly gave a fair "th

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' p h . . f h 1 b 1 d w1 e success. s owmg, 1 somew at uneven v a ance . G od l I k' f Th t 'I' h I f - d B cl t o s law are oo ·mg orward to Belle Vue en a ops am oun an mas er S · F · cl ·

R. . . prmg ' esttval an no doubt will be eager to 1chards strugglmg with a somewhat depleted · t' f t.h ff t f M TT h • J US i y e e or s o r . .t'-ers aw. attendance through work, and the ever robber of " S · " t bl t t t t b I . S . . pnngs are no a e o con es ye ut youth-N attonal erv1ce-but these youths will h d · t f th · t t · .' h b k cl fi . ear a mce repor o . ei r en er ammg t e come ac one ay and ll the gaps, so meantime d t El kb f tb 11 t h . crow s a ac urn oo a ma c es they fight bravely on makmg the best of what S t h I t" 1 d.

h tl h ummersea ave, no ice, appea e to t e 1f �ve. S R (B R ) 1 . . d th S B B A local Council to take over their depleted band � xe er : '- · · · '-· lave J Ome e · · ·. · but have not heard of a decision being made

' and were given a warm welcome at the Assoc1a- Oth b d I d

· . . er an s p ease sen your notes to t10n monthly meetmg. Also St. Austell have '

Vv'EA VER become members and will acid strength to this growing body.

As yet the vacancy caused through the disability of Mr. Headon, former bandmaster of Bideford, is still not filled and they may not be able to compete thi s year which is much regretted, especially in view of their consistent run of winning their sections in every year of entry.

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Dunham Woodhouses are enj oying good rehearsals uncler conductor M r. J. Saynor and his patient, yet thorough leaching is having a good effect. With the recent addition of some new players the future is much brighter.

The Oldham band, although not successful at P reston, were pleased by the experience gained. .:\fr. L. Lamb is rehearsing the banrl ready for the Belle Vue Grand Shield contest and full attendances prove how popular he is.

A I though it is not strictly under my column, I have been asked to give a few notes about the new band formed by the members of the Stockport County Borough Police. The idea was mooted four years ago, but it was late in 1 953 before the first rehearsals were held. Starting in the right way they rehearsed hymn tunes, then to marches ; carols were played in the town centre at Christmas, and then 1mder the baton of Constable G. Holt, the band played at the passing out parade held at the Police Training Centre (Warrington) on 3rd March, 1 95-1. .\fr. W. Rees, the Chief Constable of Stockport, took the salute and later much praise was accorded to the band.

Eccles Borough n�ust be very proud of the support given to them by the Mayor of the Borough, Alderman E. Moore, J .P. He recently organised a ball in aid of band funds and a very large gathering included the civic heads of eighteen surrounding towns and county horoughs, also two Members of Parliament a very impressive array in support of the ba�d. T�e Mayor used the occasion to stress the good pomts of the band.

Central :Manchester held their A.G. M. last month and all the officers were re-elected. The band are having good rehearsals in preparation for Belle Vue and are considering competing at Blackpool. �ev.:ton Heath W.M.C. & I. band re-elected aH their officers at the A.G. M . in February. New uni forms are expected soon and the band look forward to a good summer. Among their more recent good deeds was a visit to the Abergele (North Wales) Sanatorium, where the patients gave them a warm welcome.

SOUTH WEST SCOTLAND

Galston broadcast a light programme from Glasgow studio on 27th February. I thought their performance was spoiled by too much haste, a failing in general, minus too little music.

Coltness are able to carry on, and have 1 entered for Edinburgh Festival Charities. The 1 band have also been invi tecl to attend the Edin­

burgh Festival Contest in August. M r. Dow is still attending at N ewmilns but

I hear progress is slow. Regarding colleague "Loch Lomond's" t[uery

on professionalism in our bands, one can call it what they like, but there has been a form of inducement-prevalent for a long time in the band world here, and I am afraid we cannot do much about it.

It takes this form : ambitious bands who have a good income or are supported by a factory or works, invite players from less ambitious bands or bands shorthanded and not able to contest t� assist them ; they treat them so lavishly that the players cease to have any more interest in their own band.

T�ey cl? not see the purpose in playing for nothmg, 1.e. amateur as it should be. Such players have boasted of collecting around £60 in a season, expenses, loss of work, and fees ; but I am afraid we cannot do anything. All bands are struggling, but there i s always the combination wanting to fly high at the expense of others. REGAL

----·+·----BIRMINGHAM & DIS TRICT

Congratulations to Langley Prize (Dennis Masters) on their win of 2nd prize in the Midland Area " D . H . " 2nd Section Contest.

It was with deep regret that I heard of the passing of Mr. J oe Levick of Shirebrook. He has left behind him many memories of his devotion to our brass bands.

Shirley Silver (Raymond Lugg) still keep busy and I note they have been playing for Cup Tie matches at West Bromwich Albion ground when Birm_ingham City were not at home. They are preparing for Belle Vue Manchester Spring Contest and they have a number of engagements booked for the forthcoming season.

I am sorry there was a poor attendance at our Association A . G.M. but I do hope all member bands will endeavour to send representatives to meetings.

If any interested bandsmen do exist in lhis district who would like to do their bit towards keeping this column going, I would be pleased if they would let me have their news and views otherwise I am afraid there will be no Birming� ham and District next month. Please write c/o. The Editor. OLD BRUM I I .

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I was sorry to see such a poor entry for the brass section of Whitehaven :Musical Festival, there being only one entry for the solo section, 17 year old Ronnie Lister (euphonium) of Broughton band and one in the quartettes, Seaton Silver. Every year the entries for this contest get less. On making inquiries from several soloists, the reason seems to be that the contest is held in the forenoon, and the contestants have to hang around until an evening concert before they hear the results, and the prize winners are expected to play again. This is not very nice for people who have to travel any distance to compete, but what is wrong with the local bands such as Lowca Colliery (last year's winners), Egremont, Whitehaven Borough, and those bands whose ranks are depleted ; surely they could raise a quartette ? Mr. W. Lowes, of the once-famous Carlisle St. Stephens, was adj udicating.

Broughton Silver gave a very successful con­cert in the Village Hall recently ; the ha] I was packed to capacity.

I understand that Maryport Albion are to have a mile of pennies campaign on Saturday, March 27th, in an effort to raise funds for their trip to the finals at London in October.

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CALDER VALLEY NOTES

The North Eastern Area Contest was held on March 13th at the Town Hall, Huddersfielcl, for 2nd and -Ith sections. The hall was packed for the evening- session. Our Calder Valley repre­sentatives harl a poor day, only Hebden Bridge scoring, being 4th in section ·I.

ever. Are you coaching any bands now Mr. Abram ?

Hope to see a good number of bands from this area at the D . H . Contest at Exeter on May ; should be pleased to hear of any bands who intend to compete.

Winsham (Som . ) are having their Annual Dinner at the end of the month and invitations have been sent to other band secretaries to attend .

Shepton Mallett held their Band Dinner recenUy. 1 have not heard from the Lyme Regis Band of late. Hope all is well Mr. \11/is­combe ; are you hoping to compete at Exeler this year ? TROMBONE.

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Result of Examination, 20th March

First Prize, \Villiam Peter Boyle, Arbroath, Scotland ; Second, Tony Gillett, Preston ; Third, Edward A. Silverwood, Newton-le­Willows ; Fourth, Anne Hinckley, :VIanchcstcr ; Fifth, Geoffrey Boult, vVigan. Examiners :­Messrs. Harold Moss, L.R.A.M. , A . R.C.M. and Clifton J ones.

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Leicester Brass Band Festival will be held as usual on Easter ..\Ionday, 1 95±. Section 3 testpiece, " Beautiful Britain " (W. & R . ) ; Section 4 (20 players only), " The Chieftain " (W. & R. ) . Adj u d icalors, ..\Iessrs. H . ..\Iortimcr, Reg. Little, H, ]l'.[ileman, and Rex :\ fortimer.

. Secretary, :\Ir. C. A. ASDEl{SO);", 48 Lou gh­borough Road , Leicester.

BLACKPOOL Friendly Subscription played under a severe handicap due to losing their solo trombone on the eve of the contest, he having been Have a good day in Blackpool Ior the 3rd transferred to Crossley's Carpet Vliorks. This Annual Brass Band Contest, in Tower Circus, kind of transfer is to be reirretted and shows Blackpool, Sunday, l\Iay 2nd, 1 954. Testpieces,

� Own Choice between " Recollections of lliendel-lack of consideration by the bandsman and ssohn " (W. & R . ) and another. Cash and other whichever band is obtaining him. Something awards and trophies to value of over £80, also should be done by the registration authorities. several soloists awards, including gold medals, .:\ifoderna also played under difficulties and etc. Also March Contests, own choice published.

were three men short. Dut for some misuncler- Contest for 3rc1 and 4th Section bands (" Daily standing at one point they would, I think, have Herald " rating) . National contesting rules. been in the prizes ; their opening and closing First class adj udicator. movements were good. The awards were well . For further particulars and entry forms apply received, \.vith t he exception 0f 2nc1 section l st 111.r. G. D . ROBERTS, Secretary, 6 Crescent prize. This was greeted with a demonstration , Avenue, Cleveleys, Blackpool. not often occurring nowadays. After all, adj udicators must acce11t criticism as well as RHYL give it. 1fany good perforrna11ces were left out Sunny Rhyl Sixth Annual Band Contest, notably Hammonds, Hade Edge, Lindley, and Saturday, .:\fay 8th, in the Pavilion Theatre. Skelmanthorpe. , Three Competitive Classes. :f180 in cash and

Crossley's Carpet Works are competing in

I valuable trophies Testpiece for 3rd Section,

the l st section at Bradford. Their solo "Beautiful Britain" (W. & R.). euphonium has gone to Black Dyke I under- Full particulars from organising secretary, stand. Mr. G. H. GRIFFITHS, 10 Gronant Street,

Moclerna Blanket Works are entering for Rhyl. Belle Vue G rand Shield Section, and are having _ _;_ __ _ sectional rehearsals on the test piece. HOLMFIRTH, Yorks.

JUP I TOR The Holme Valley Contest Committee will hold their Twenty-eighth Annual Brass Band

SHEFFIELD & DISTRICT Contest in Victoria Park, Holmfirth (if wet, in the Civic Hall) , on Saturday, May 22nd, 1 954,

I was pleased to receive a letter from Mr. Barnett, of Ireland Colliery Ambulance Band, who says they have held a band social in aid of the Ambulance funds which realized a good sum for the fund. The band are practising hard for Belle Vue and I wish them the best of luck.

The N . C . B . Contest in the City Hall, Sheffield, was attended bv 33 bands in three sections and the winners were ; l st Section, l st, Wharncliffe Silkstone ; 2nd, Grimethorpe Colliery ; 3rd, Carlton Main, Frickley. Second Section : l st, Bentley Colliery ; 2nd, Barrow Colliery ; 3rd, Houghton Main. Third Section : l st, Dodworth Miners' Welfare ; 2nd, Acton Hall and Snydale ; 3rc1, Kippax Old.

Dinnington :Yiain Colliery now have their own bandroom, which has been built by their own efforts at the cost of £ 1, OOO.

I am sure that all bandsmen will regret to hear of the passing of Mr. Joe Levick, of Shire brook. Another old stalwart has passed on. \Ve send our deepest sympathy to all relatives.

MARCATO. +

SOMERSET & DORSET NOTES

At a General Meeting of the Chard Band (Som . ) it was decided to conlinue as a band with a change of officials. Pleased to know of your

to commence at 2-30 p . m . , when £60 will be given in prizes. Testpiece, Selection, " Moments with Wagner " (W. & R . ) ; March, Own Choice. Prizes will be awarded as follows :-Selcction­First prize, £20 and Silver Cup, Second, £ 1 5 and Shield {presented by Mr. J . Beever, Uniform Maker) ; Third, £ 1 0 ; Fourth, £6 ; Fifth, £4. M arch-First Prize, £3 ; Second, £2 . .

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Cinderhills, Holmfirth, Glos.

WOODVILLE Nr. Burton-on- Trent

The ,,.oodville Parade and Gala Association will hold an Open Brass Band c'.ontest on Whit Monday, June 7th, 1 954, when £40 in cash and trophies will be competed for. Selection Contest testpicce " Moments with Wagner " (W. & R. ) . l st prize £20 and the Robert Lawton Rose Bowl to be held for 1 2 months ; 2nd, £ 1 0, and Cup to be held for 1 2 months ; 3rd, £5 ; 4th, £2. March Contest on the stand ; l st prize, £2 ; 2nd, £ 1 . Testpiece, own choice. Entrance fee £1 l s . Od . Adjudicator, Mr. J ack Boddice (Doncaster) .

Full particulars from the Hon. Secretary, Mr. L. BLOOR, Elstead Lane, Blacldordly, Burton-on-Trent.

decision. Now why not get interested in a Con- BUDWORTH, Nr. Mansfield,Notts. test ? What about the one at Crewkcrnc (Som . ) ? I was pleased to see this Band Contest in last Blidworth R . A . O . B . Aid to Local Cl1aritics month' s adverts. of the B.B.N. I understand Committee Second Year Contest. Saturday, the Comm ittee have big hopes of a good entry, 1 2th June, on the Blidworth Colliery \l'elfare there are some good cash prizes. Sports Ground (if wet in 'Welfare Hall ) . Test-

BRIGHTON The Eighth Annual " Daily Herald " Brass

Band Summer Festival at Brighton will be held on J une 1 2th, 1 954. For the first time, there will be four competitive sections-Championship, Second, T!urd and Fourth-open to all bands, and not as hitherto confined to London and Southern Counties Area bands. The test-pieces will _ be the same as those already set for these sections at the 1 954 Area Championships. Fourth section, " Beautiful Britain, " by Michel Laurent (W. & R . ) .

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BUGLE, Cornwall T H E PREMIER CO�TEST OF THE WEST

The 30th Band Festival of the West, will be held at Bugle on J une l !l th, 1 954. Open Cham­pionship award : The Royal Trophy. Other magnificent trophies, and special awards. Cash Prizes £225. Class A : Open Championship, testpiece, Grand Selection, " Robin Hood " (W. & R. ) ; and Grand March. Class B : Open Selection, " Moments with Wagner " (W. & R. ) . March, and Chorus tests. Adj udicator, Dr. Denis vVright. Deportment Class, Judge, Capt. E. Vercoe, O . B . E . Entries close May l Oth.

Schedules from the Hon. Promoter, Mr. F. ]. P. RICHAlWS, 2 St. Mary's Road (W), Newquay, Cornwal l .

CREWKERNE, Somerset Fourth Annual Brass Band Contest, in

Henlayes Field, Crewkerne, Saturday, 26th June. Valuable Trophies and Cash Prizes.

Schedules from Mr. V. C. SHEPHERD , " S t . Elmo, " Broadshard, Crewkerne, Somerset •

R U A R D E A N , C l os. Ruardean Demonstration Committee Brass

Band, Male Voice and Ladies' Choir Contests on Saturday, 26th J une, 1 954. 1 . Bands' testpiece, " Moments with Wagner " (W. & R . ) . Prizes £30 ; £ 1 5 ; £8 ; £4. 2 . March on Stage, Own Selection, £3. 3. March through Village, Own Selection, £3. Adj udicator, Dr. Harold Hind, F.T.C.L. , L . R . A . M . , A . R.C.M.

Further particulars from Mr. H . J . MAR FELL, High View, Ruardean, Glos.

CIRENCESTER (Gl os.) Seventh Annual Carnival and Brass Band

Contest, Saturday, J uly 3rd. Cash and Trophies to the value of £460. Cius I : Open to 2nd and 3rd Section Bands only (" Daily Herald " gradings) . Testpiece " Moments with Wagner " (W. & R. ) . Class I I : For 4th Section bands only ( " Daily Herald " gradings) . Testpiece " Beautiful Britain " (W. & R . ) . March and Deportment Contests. " Own Choice " Marches. Under N.B.B.C. Rules. Adjudicator, Mr. Eric Ball.

Schedules and Entry Forms, etc . , from Jt. Hon . Sec's, WARRINER and REYNOLDS, 24 Upper Churnside, Cirenccster, Glos.

SELBY Selby Agricultural Show, and Brass Band

Festival, Saturday, J uly 3rd, 1 954. Details later. Contest M anager, Mr. G. H . WADDINGTON,

26 Armoury Road, Selby, Yorks. Tel. : 1 49 .

FAIRFORD, Glos. Fairford Carnival Band Contest, Saturday,

l Oth J uly. Section I (Open) First prize, £50 and Palmer Challenge Cup ; second, £30 ; 3rd, £20. Section I I . First prize, £ 2 5 and Baldwin Chal­lenge Cup ; second, £ 1 5 ; third, £ 1 0. Section I I I . Testpiece " Beautiful Britain " (W. & R. ) � First prize, £ 1 5 and Silver Cup ; second, £ 1 2 ; third, £8 ; fourth, £4. Also March and Deport­ment Contests.

Secretary, Mr. D. R. BRIDGES, Redlands, Fairford, Glos.

TYNEMOUTH Brass Band Contest in conjunction with the

Tynemouth Flower Show. Saturday, 3 lst J uly, 1 954. Testpiece, own choice. First prize, £25 ; second, £ 1 5 ; third, £ 1 0.

Secretary, P. G. MADDOCK, Grand Parade, Tynemouth, Northumberland.

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NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Marking the first decade of " Daily Herald " Xalional Brass Band Championships, will be the great get-together of the finalists, in all four classes, in London, on Saturday, October 1 6th, 1 954.

The National Championship contest and evening Festival Concert will be held i tli.c Empress Hall, Earls Court, and the - .mal Finals of the Second, Third and Fou , ,.ion& in nearby halls.

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I was present at the \V. B . B . A . \\7inter Festi,·al piece, choice of " Scottish Melodies " or at Southampton and was pleased with the good " Moments with \Vagncr " (both \V. & R . ) . entry o f 1 5 Bands. Bands from this Area i n l st prize, £ 2 5 and Allan Spencer Challenge prize list were : Gillingham (N. A . \\'hite ) , Trophy, value £40 ; 2nc1, £ 1 5 ; 3rd, £ 1 0 ; Portland (R. Stein) ( 3rd Section ) , and Crew- 4th, £5. :\Iarch Contest, Own Choice. First, £3 kerne ( S . C. Brooks), first prize in the Grading and Trophy ; second, £ 2 . Adj udicator, Lieut. Section, this being the first Contest this latter John Fletcher, F . X.C.l\I. , L.::\.C.M. , etc. , Halifax. band have entered in the \V. B.B.A. The adj udic- Entry forms from }Ir. J . ROCKETT, 56 ator was Dr. D. vVrighl. \Vas pleased to see :\Ir. Thorney Abbey Road, Blidworth, }fansfield, ---------------------------------------� �w�� �ram . �o wu loo�� u � � as 1 Nofu . l st .\ P R. I L, 1 95-1.