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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 BIH.KENHEAD

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BIRKENHEAD 3264

GEO H MERCER . . TRUMPET, CORNET, BAND TEACHER

AND CONTEST ADJUDICATOR Address-

MONA VILLA, BURNGREAVE STREET SHEFFIELD

TOM EASTWOO D Associated Teacher to the Bandsman's College

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

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

MARSDEN, Near HUDDERSFIELD NO E L T H ORPE

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 FAU L D S BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR

· 44 KENNEDY CRESCENT, KIRKCALDY FIFE

HAROLD LAYCO CK The Famous Trombone Soloist

Open for Pupils by post or private

BAND TEACHER and ADJUDICATOR 99 HIGH STREET, ABERTRIDWR

CAERPHILLY, CLAM.

D AVID ASPINALL 1'iusical Director, Ransorne & Marles 'A'orks' Band

(Late Conductor, Creswell Colliery and i'.iar.y Brewel')'I l3 u .... ' BAND TEACHER, BAND AND CHORAL.

CONTEST ADJUDICATOR "PRIORY VIEW," 14 FRIARY ROAD-NEWARK-ON-TRENT, NOTIS.

Tel.: Newark456-7-8-9

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

TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR CLIFTON RD., EL WORTH, SANDBACB CHESHIRE

w. W O O D CONDUCTOR AND TEACHER

Young Bands a Speciality 6 COLBECK STREET, HANSON LANE HALIFAX, YORKS. H. MU DD IMAN

BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR " ASHBURN," ALLOA J. B O D D I C E

BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR 13 LAKE ROAD. WOODLANDS DONCASTER. '

HERBERT BENNETT BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR 40 LEVEN STREET, POLLOKSHIELDS

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

HAROLD BARKER (Conductor, Dannemora Steel Works, and Eckington Band,, BAND TEACHER AND CONTEST

ADJUDICATOR " SOMERVILLE," ECKINGTON

SHEFFIELD

Lieut. JOHN FLETCHER PROFESSIONAL CONDUCTOR AND

AD J'f!DICATOR Brass. M1htary. Orchestra. GRIFFIN HOTEL HALIFAX

Phone : 361011 '

HARRY MILEMAN BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR

5 SYDENHAM Rr AD GLASGOW, W.2. '

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

Musical Director, Creswell Collierv Band TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR (Coach for Diploma Exams., etc., b)• post)

Succe�ses . in va:1011s Grades of the B.C.J\.f. Exam1nat1ons 1ncl11ding Bandrnastership 5 NEW VILLAGE, CRESWELL Near WORKSOP, NOTTS.

WILLIAM FARRALL BAND TRAINER AND ADJUDICATOR CHORD PLAYING DEMONSTRATED

"CORONA,''. 14 MANOR GROYE, BENTON NEWCASTLE-ON-1 YNE Phone : BENTON 61114

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

BAND TEACHJ;:R, ADJUDICATOR, COMPOSER AND ARRANGER

Life-long experience Brass, Military, Orchestral and Choral

Band o� Choral Contests Adjudicated 19 COLUMBIA STREET, HUTHWAITE

NOTTS. D RAKE 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 11 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 Diplo:nas Successes include all lower grades, also

A.B.C.M. and B.B.C.M. BISHOP'S STORTFORD, HERTS.

Tel. 386

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

(Late Conductor Blackhall Colliery Band) ROSE & CROWN HOTEL,

CHEAPSIDE, HALIFAX, Yorks. -J. M. HINCHLIFFE

Euphonium Soloist (late Black Dyke ; Besses) 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 " ROYSTON A," LONG LANE, SHIREBROOK

Nr. MANSFIELD, NOTTS.

CHARLES AND ERSON (" O.R.B."-Contest March)

Fully experienced Soloist TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR 158 COPPICE ST�EET, OLDHAM

HERBERT SUTCLIFFE ' Musical Director

(VlCKERS-ARMSTIWNGS LJMl TED) BARROW SHIPYARD SILVER BAND BAND TEACBER AND. ADJUDICATOR . 41 CEDAR ROAD .

BARROW-IN-FURNESS

ED WARD 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. BAD RICK (Conductor, Carlton Main Fricklcy Colliery Band)

BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR lOG OXFORD STREET

SOUTH ELMSALL, Near PONTEFRACT YORKS

HARRY MORTIMER POST OFFICE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH

CHESHIRE Private Address: Trumpet Villa, Sandl1ach, Cheshire.

Phone : SANDBACH 28

CLIFTON JONES CORNET SOLOIST, BAND TEACHER,

. AKO ADJUDICATOR 142 BURNLEY ROAD, BACUP, LANCS.

Phone : BACUP 200 REG. LITTLE

(Conductor .Cory Brothers Workmen's Band) BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR 15 BAILEY STREET, TO� PENT RE

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 WELLINGTON, SHROPSHIRE

Phone: 500 Wellington, Shropshire

J. D AVIES BAND TEACHER AND ADJUDICATOR

FIRST-CLASS TUITION Periodical Lessons Arranged

Write: 1 HUYTON ROAD, UPPER EASTVILLE

BRISTOL 5. ROBT. TIND ALL

A.B.C.M., L.R.S.M. (London), BAND, VOCAL AND CHORAL TEACHER

AND ADJUDICATOR (Associated Teacher to the Bandsman's College of Music) Playing taught personally, Pupils prepared

for B.C.M. Examinations personally, or by correspondence

1 MELROSE A VENUE, LOW FELL GATESHEAD 9, Co. DURHAM J. c. 0. WEBSTER

Soprano Cornet, late of Creswell Colly. Band BAND TEACHER

SONGWRITEH. LYRIST 176 CHURCH STREET: · W AINGROVES,

CODNOR, DERBYS. " 'Tis easier to learn to win,

Than it is to learn to lose."

ED WARD s. CARTER BAND TRAINER AND ADJUDICATOR

9 SHERWOOD ROAD, LUTON, Beds.

Tel. Luton 221

ROLAND D AVIS TEACHER OF MUSIC

COMPOSER, ARRAXGER, ADJUDICATOR Bands prepared for Contests or Concerts

THE •ELMS, AMI_NGTON, TAMWORTH, SfAFFS.

WRIGHT AND RouNn's BRASS BAND NEws. FEBRUARY 1, 1946 . ..

JIINOR ADVERTISEMENTS 20 words 151 6d. 6d, for each additional 10 words. Remittances must accompany advertisement, and reach us by the 24th of the month. For Box address at our Office count six words, and add ld. for forwarding or replies. This rate does not apply to Trade Adverts.

IIEH.BERT BROOKES, the celebrated Cornettist (late ot Wmgates) . •s 1)0\V open for engagements as Soloist or Teacher.-The Library, Parrin Lane, Winton, Manchester. l) ANDS�N'S COLLEGE OF MUSIC. Syllabus of all U exammations can be bad from the secretary-Mr. H, COLLIER, 13 Montrose A venue, Stretfocd, Nr. Manchester. who i� willing to answer all enquiries and advise 1 generally. ALEXANDER OWEN MEMORIAL FUND. All enquiries should be sent to-Mr. J. CLARKSON, 3 Breneton Drive, Worsley, Manchester. Please send your donat.ian, no matter bow small. It will be greatly appreciated. I) SM ll'H;-s�ol'o-' C""o_m_e_t _, B_ ra_s _s =B-a· n- d=T- ra- i-nc_r _a _n_d_A_d_j-udi- .- c- a t- or, :\; . is open to teach or judge anywhere. Terms:'Beaumont," Scarborough Road, Muston, Fiky, Yorks. 'l ONOMARK Service. Permanent London address. Letters l'' re-directed. Confidential. 5/- per armun1. Royal patrnnage. Key tags 3 for 1/3. Write Muuomark, BM/MON07G, W.C.l. (2) U OY AL SIGNALS BAN'D has vacancies for five BAND

.J.\, BOYS. Applicants must be willing to join the Regular Army, be between Lhe age of 14 and 16 years and have some knowledge of a wind or stringed instrument, or the pianoforte. For further particulars apply Box No. 287, c/o. B.B.N. 34 Erskine Street, Liverpool, 6. : STAFF BAND, ROYAL TA�K=K=R�E=G�I�M=E- N=T� .=v-a-c-ai-1c - i-es exist for Musicians--ALL lNST!�UMENTS-PEHMAN· ENT STATION-GOOD ENGAGEMENTS-BAND PAY. -Apply BANDMASTER, STAFF BAND R.T.R., Bevington Camp, Dorset ( 4)

8 I '1 A. ANDEFSON, Baud Teacher and Adjudicator. Musical \J. Director, Leicester Band Festival.-" Tyndareus.,"

Wanlip Avenue, Birstall, Leicester. (10)

Gl{AMOPHONE RECORDS for Sale-Al>out 100, mostly H.M.V. and Columbia. Orchestral Classics, 12'', 2/· ach; 10", 1/G each. List on application-Mr. J. W. SMITH, e

4 11 Kingsbury Road, Erdington, Birmingham, 24.

MANVERS & BARNBORO BAND require PLAYERS. For particulars write-Mr. A. ROBEH.TS, Secretary, � tfollowgate, Barnboro, nr. Doncaster. (3) 1

l• BAND ARRANGING efficiently done. Compositions

har1nonised1 scored, and prepared for pnblication. 'irst-class work assured.-Mr. CHAS. A. COOPER, I9 Colum· ia Street, Huthwaitc, Kotts. · (6) b

THE SECOND QUAHTETTE, AJR VARIE AND JUNIOR (age limit lG years) SOLO CONTEST, will be held at E F

ast Kirkby Miners' Welfare, nr. Mansfield, on Saturday, ebruary 23rd Solos, own choice. Quartette�, own choice

f W. & l{ Quartettes. Proceeds for Old Folks' Gift Fund. plendid Prizes. Adj udicator, Mr. G. Thompson, Grimethorpe. atest date for entries, Tuesday, February l 9th. Further etails on scliedule> obtainable from Secretary, Mr. T. ANDALL, Prospect Street, East Kirkby, Netts.

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DRUM & BUGLE BAND

O U T F I T S RUSHWORTH'S ARE I N THE POSI TI ON TO SU P P LY COM P LETE OU TFITS FOR DRUM AND BU G LE OU TFITS FOR I M M E D I A T E D E L I V E R Y

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LIVER POOL 3

W RIGHT AND RoUND ' s BRASS BAND NEws.

I CONCORDS & DISCORDS stated that the band was formed in 1 875 and

that James Lowe became a playing member in H JOO, his instrument being the tenor horn. In TAFFY writes : " Gwespyr District were 1907 he was appointed Secretary and in 1903 re-formed in October last, after being dis- Bandmaster. During that period the band had banded for the five years of war. They have been successful at New Brighton, Southport, made a fine start with 16 new boys, average age Platt Bridge, Ashton, Chorley and Belle Vue, 15 years, and all very keen to learn; also 1 1 of and it is believed that the noted Conductor and the old members have rejoined . They were out adjudicator, Mr. J. A. Greenwood, won his first playing Christmas music around the local dis- contest with this band, Mr. George Lowe, a tricts for OYCr a week, and the public responded warden at Holy Trinity Church, then made Lhe in a very generous manner." presentation, which was a chiming clock sub-

� � � � scribed for by the public of North Ashlon to PELTONIAN writes : " West Pelton and show their appreciation of the work done by the District held their annual meeting on 7th J anu- late Bandmaster. Mr. Lowe suitably replied ary. They arc looking forward to as good and and was obviously much affected." successful a year as 19-!5 . They are all young players, average age 19 years ; one of the � � � � . youngest bands in Durham County. AL present . .

\VESTONIAN of Weston-��per-1',1are wntes : their Conductor is ill but they are carrying on The, Weston-super-Mare SI. JO, fN AMBUunder his son, until Mr. McLean is well again. J LANCE BAND was started_ m October of last Best wishes to band and Mr. McLean who under J year (1945) when a meetmg was called of great handicaps, has trained these playe;s from musicians who were not members of any band, the be"inning in 1944 when the band only had .1 and 1 6 men attended. A grant was put at our eight !�ft to carry on." disposal by the St. John Ambulance Brigade for

� � � � the purchase of instruments. The band was LAKCASTRIAN writes : " Ellenbrook and fitted with instruments and after only six

Boothstown have decided to reorganise, and rehearsals made their first appearance on held their firsl rehearsal on Sunday ailernoon Sunday, 18th November, to march the St. John January 13th, when they numbered 18 good Ambulance Brigade and the British Legion to instrumentalists, and fonr boy learners. Several church. This proved to be a hard task after local gentlemen attended and a commitlee has only six rehearsals, bu.t 1t prove� a success and been formed combinin"" some of these and letters of congratulat10n came 111. The band the members of the b;nd committee. At the were out visiting their friends and patrons at moment there is much more active interest being Xmas time. The band now number 21 playing taken both locally and by the bandsmen than mem_bers who are keen to see that W.S.M. has been for some years, and il is hoped that a obtams a first-class band: The Bandmaster, good band will be the result. Several vacancies Mr. B. J. Clarke, late of Bnstol St. John _Ambu-

Brass JBand are yet to be filled in the band, and players who lance, h

BIRMINGHAM & DISTRICT

The Birmingham and District Ban� Association held their annual general meetmg at the Crown Hotel, Corporation Street� on. January 26th. The result of their deliberations is too late for insertion in this present issue, but I understand the nature of business was to elect officers for this year, to discuss nature o� coming activities and to consider what assistance can be aiv�n to the " Daily Herald " Solo Contest to be held in the Birmingham Town Hall on May 18th.

Leicester Contest will be held on Easter Monday as you all know, and I trust that all bands in this district will support the venture.

Fisher & Ludlow's Works held th�ir ann�al general meeting on January 3rd at which a sati�factory balance sheet was pr�sented, '.1nd their past season's work was reviewed with great pleasure. Mr. George Allen was elected Conductor for the ensuing year, Mr. Stan Reakes, chairman, and Mr. J. B. Blakeway, their popi:lar Secretary, was again elected to fill that posit10n. They have received another broadcast engagement on the Home Service for February 14th at 6-30-7-0 p.m. . .

Birmingham Citadel Salvation Army will greatly benefit by the retirement o� ex-P.C. Langworthy from the Birmingham Pohce Band,

· as I understand that he is taking over the Conductorship of the Citadel Band at ?nee, so we shall follow their progress w1th much mterest. . Bournville Works Silver (late. H.G.J. gaye a concert at Bournville on January l.2th m. aid of the Arnheim Fund, and included 111 th�1i; programme works by Suppe, Delibes, Rossu!-1, and Offenbach. I am told that the �ossmi wo:k " William Tell " by W. & R. came m for special applause. Congratulations on your early activity from the change over. . .

:punlop's Works I am told are waitmg for :M;. Tomlinso"n to. say the word " Go," and t�en they will not be long before they will be showmg their prowess. . . .

'Shirley Silver fulfilled their usual v1s_1�s to their patrons over Xmas, and their first visit o.n Xmas morning was a call at the home of th�ir president, Mr. Jack Mould, who had a mce cheque waiting for them which made th�ir collection look very handsome. Now Mr. Davis, what about Leicester Contest ?

City of Coventry showed some improvement in their last broadcast, giving one the 1mpress10n that they are once more getting into the style of Mr. Major. . . . · Metropolitan arc still bmldmg up the broken down walls of Jerusalem, and sooner or later will reap the reward of their toils with a band which will be a credit to the Works.

West Bromwich Excelsior Silver, contrary to widespread belief, have never. " broken up," but have carried on and can ·still proudly sho.w 24 "members of their own, excluding members m HiM> Forces. They are having two rehearsals weekly, still under the guidance of Mr. J. _ T. Hughes. The Excelsior of. W.B. are look111g forward, eagerly to the commg season. · ' OLD BRUM.

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Once again I must mention lack of news from secretaries in this district.

Sutton Contest was really a success as far as entries and attendance was conc.erned, b:Ut f am afraid there were very many disappointed with the result� of the quartettes ;

• , : 1. · I myself enjoyed the playmg. Mr. Len Abott , · . . (co;rnet) was a good winner, with Mr. Gerard

Bramley (trombo,'1e) .second, . and :iwaster Len . Moakes a good third, m the au. Vane. ... , .. :_ · Mr. Fred Wilkes \vith his Kirkby Old par�y,

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are in fi.ne form, ·but are having bad luck w1th results. They are a really fine party, well rehearsed . : , I : have, j ust .been informed of the Bentley Contes:t results, and I see Kirkby Old were ?th. Fi.ill result : Black Dyke l st, Creswell Cop1ery 2nd.' Homfirth 3rd, Grimethorpe 4th, Kirkby Old 5th . . Seventeen entries all played. The finest contest held in the Midlands for many years, with a fine judge. Vvell done, Mr. Wormald, everybody satisfied I am sure, " A pleasure to play under such judges " was the remark by many. · . .

Kirkby Colliery are gomg well ahead with their contest. As I have said before, we run the finest contests in the country here, I mean as organisers. Without a doubt that is the general

· opinion. I hore you ha".e a fine entry for your · Contest. Now then, soloists and quartettes, roll

( ·up. A fine hall and ·a good judge. At the Concert' and Demonstration at the

Nottingham Empire on March 2nd, the l st, 2nd . , aJJd 20th Company Brass Bands (Boys' Brigade)

will give a few items as massed bands, and will . be conducted by Mr. Ernest Tetley and Mr.

Leslie Flutchley in turn. Mr. Ernest Tetley is bandmaster of lst and 20th, Mr. Leslie Flutchley

· bandmaster 2nd Company, and a good programme is assured. The Boys' Brigade hope to be ·represented at Kirkby Quartette Contest February 23rd. ROBIN HOOD.

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On the Xmas Sunday, after a broadcast from the studio at Leeds, Brighouse & Rastrick, with Mr. Eric Ball as guest conductor, made a g:eat impression at the Leeds Town Hall . . . Besides the London test-piece, two compos1t10ns of Mr. Eric Ball were played, and the packed house revelled in Mr. Ball's interpretations. They will be paying a return visit on Su�day, 24th February, again, with their profess10nal Coi;iductor. Another coming interesting event will be when the band make their contribution to the Brass Bandstand series on Sunday, lOth inst. The broadcast will be made from the Savoy Picture House, Brighouse, and the main item will be an original composition, composed and conducted by Eric Ball. Tickets will be issued free, and can be had from the Secretary of the hand, telephone l l05 .

I have no news from either Clifton and Lightcliffe or Greater Elland Silver ; I see a Slow Melody Contest advertised which is promoted by the latter band. l hope they will _both support the W.R. B.B.Soc. Contest in March, also the " Daily Herald " Area Contest.

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1 1 ALEXANDER OWEN ' ' MEMORIAL FUND

Messrs. WRIGHT & ROUND, Hon. Treasurers, beg to acknowledge receipt, with thanks, of the following donations :

Mr. H. B. Hawley, Shipley . . £2 2 Mr. A. Newton, Beeston, Leeds l 1 Mr. Mark Edge, Altrincham . . 0 10

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OXFORD AND D ISTRICT

I am pleased to report the revival of three more bands in the area, these being Fairford Silver, Marsh Gibbon and Kidlington. The first arc hoping to be able to enter a few members for the Vvitney Solo and Quartette Contest on April 20th, while Marsh Gibbon look forward to getting back into their stride before long. Kidlington, under Mr. G. E. Chesterman, arc at present mainly composed of boys, being trained by him, but few of the old members having j oined so far. I am hoping that they will also get back to form in due course.

Inkpen, recently re-formed, got busy during the Xmas season and were well received in the village. Mr. B. 'Edwards, brother of the late Bandmaster, is in command, and Secretary P. Carter is hard at work to get them into shape once more. Their efforts raised the fine sum of £28 over the holiday season.

Hanslope Youth, a new band to these columns, are under the able direction of Mr. l L. Williams, late bass trombone of Headington. and now with Wolverton on that instrument, Their Xmas efforts made £25 for the band funds, a good effort indeed !

Wolverton are getting back into shape ag;ain with the return of some of their members from the Forces. No doubt we shall hear them again on the contest field during the summer season.

I am pleased to note that the district is represented by four bands in the London Area Contest promoted by the " Daily Herald," Pressed Steel, Miles Aircraft, Hazells Printing Works and the Furniture Industries Band of High Wycombe. I wish them all the success they deserve. I am glad to know that Hazells are once again on the warpath, and look forward to seeing them repeat the successes they had in pre-war days. Mr. Jack Alderson is still in command, and knows what is needed for contest success.

For the information of my colleague, " Observer," I may say that Mr. J\. F. Southey, the live-wire Secretary of the 'vVessex Association is now demobbed, and news of the progress of the Association can soon be expected. There is a meeting at Salisbury on February 2nd, which I hope to attend, and will let him have details afterwards. PIU VIVO.

----�----MANCHESTER & D ISTRICT

Besses-o'-th'-Barn Band have welcomed Mr. 'vV. Whiteside (trombone) and Mr. H, Pyatt (cornet) back from the Forces. Besses, like many of our Manchester bands, have suffered much from the war; the war now being over and many bandsmen returning, we hope · to see Besses once again listed with the leading bands.

Levenshulme (H. Carr) have maintained a high standard of playing since their formation. They have entered the " Daily Herald " Contest at Belle Vue in March.

Manchester Corporation Tramways (W. Russell) are making every effort to attend the " Daily Herald " Contest ; we wish them luck.

Besses' Boys (J. Wright) are still progressing and certainly the audience sat back and took notice at their recent concert at Bacup. Mr. Wright is working hard for the interest of his boys ; the proof is in their playing.

Victoria Hall (Manchester) (T. Dooley) paid their annual visit to Mansall Hospital on Xmas Day ; their playing was enjoyed by all. Bands who are anxious to bring this cheer to our sick comrades are worthy of much praise.

Bickershaw Colliery (W. Haydock) made their broadcast from the Manchester Y.M.C.A . in Harry Mortimer's Bandstand Programme ; the playing of the band well satisfied all who were present.

Foden's Motor Works (F. Mortimer) paid a visit to the Albert Hall, Peter Street, Manchester when the band rendered a fine programme, an education to all brass band lovers.

Manchester Boys' Brass (Les Harper) still continue to make progress ; they have a full programme of engagements for the winter season the band having launched a New Instrument Scheme of which £ 152 has been raised.

North Manchester Silver are forging ahead under their new Conductor, Mr. W. A. Collingson (late Bandmaster of Avro's) , and various entertainments have been very favourably commented upon. Whilst some local bands were out for the " bawbees " on Xmas morning' the N .M.S. Band went by special bus to Crumpsall Institution, where the carol playing and singing by the band was richly enjoyed by inmates, staffs and bandsmen. Any bandsman wishing to rehearse with them is cordially invited to their bandroom at the Workingmcn's Club, Dean Avenue, Newton Heath, Manchester, every Tuesday evening.

Flixton and Urmston Boys' Band have just completed a successful season, thanks to the untiring efforts of their Conductor, Mr. W. D. Goddard, and wholehearted generosity of the public. At Xmas they had a good reception from a band-starved public who expressed a desire to hear them a good deal more.

A. V. Roe (S. M. Rowe) are again in the contest field, they being prize-winners a number of times last season. Will make every effort at the " Daily Herald " Contest.

Many Manchester bandsmen will be pleased to welcome Mr. David Reynolds back from the Forces to 43 Chapel Street Mr. Reynolds is always pleased to see1 old friends.

MANCUNIAN.

�---�----TYNESIDE NO'I'BS

Tyneside has started 1946 in a brighter mood, Bands are now preparing for the " Daily Herald " Contest ; there is little time to spare as this contest wil[ be held at an early date.

The Korthumberland League arranged a Contest to take place on January 27th at Ashington, for bands of 1 6 players so that the young members could have a chance. I hope it was a great success.

Brass Bandstand, Sunday, January 20th, gave us massed bands from Gateshead Town Hall, with Mr. J. Mackintosh, and Mr. J. A. Greenwood as guest Conductor. The bands taking part were Blackhall, Crookhall and Harton. Our bands arc having a better share of broadcasting at present, but I do feel that we are treating broadcasts too lightly. Programmes

BURY & DISTRICT

At Xmas we had the usual carolling by bands round about Bury, but in the town itself I did not hear of any bands visiting their patrons. Bury seems to have gone completely jazzy mad and the staple industry appears to be Dance Halls.

Stubbins VaJe were out on Christmas Day, but they have not kept up the improvement. I noticed some time ago. They could do with some professional tuition.

On Christmas morning I went over to Whitefield expecting to hear Besses, but the band I heard turned out to be Radcliffe Borough. This appears to me like trespassing on Besses' preserves. Their playing was only moderate and they, too, would benefit by a course of professional tuition. What about having a try at Besses' contest in July?

I heard Heywood Old at Christmas, at a small village called Bainford, between Rochdale and Bury, and was very well pleased with their playing. I noticed that old veter'.1n !'Ar. George Whiteside (father of Mr. W. Wh1tes1de, solo trombone of Besses) playing the tenor horn; still going strong at age 7 1 . . At Whitefield I had the pleasure of heanng Besses, and heard the real way how the good old Christmas Carols should be played. While at Whitefield I heard that Besses' Boys will compete at Belle Vue on March 1 6th, and I hope to be at one of their rehearsals. They gave two concerts at Macclesfield in December and are due to appear there some time in February. . Milnrow Public were also out at Chnstmas playing carols round the village. This is a band who have always relied on public subscriptions They were doing _very well before the war, and came very near to winning the champ10nsh1p at Belle Vue. They have made a good start again by winning Wigan and Rochdale contests last year.

I recently went to a rehearsal of Bickershaw Colliery, and heard them practising a selection they had never seen before. I, for one, feel c�mfidcnt that this band will rise to the occas10n during the next summer, and I can see them once more being the Belle Vue Champ10ns.

I have recently heard broadcasts by three wellknown bands. The first was the famous Black Dyke, who gave a fine performance �f the Belle Vue testpiece " Hansel and Gretel, on wh�ch they won in September, 1895. It was very mce to hear the voice of Mr. John Paley over the -:rr. I have pleasant memories of his lovely playmg all the time he was with Dyke. I enioyed the band's performance very much. Thanks, Mr. Pearce.

The second band I heard was Cory's Workmen. They played the opening march really well, but I was not impressed with the remainder of the programme. I have heard them play better. .

The other band was Wingates Temperance, and I was amazed by the fine playing of the solo cornet-a real artiste of the highest order. The band gave a great performance, and I congratulate Mr. J .. Eckersley on. bringing the ban� up to such a pitch of perfect10n. It looks as if the \Vesthoughton boys are on the way to better days. . . I was also ve·ry pleased with Bickershaw Colliery's broadcast on Sunday, January 13t�. They gave a fi.n,; programme, and were . m tip-top form. I was particularly pleased with the singing of Mr. Rowland Jones, and I can safely· say it was one of the best broadcasts I have listened to. Thanks, Mr. Haydock.

WELL WISHER. ----�>-----

HUDDERSFIELD NOTES

News is to hanq that Meltham have started a Subscription Brass Band. I have no furth�r particulars, but hope to be able to report m next month's issue.

Lockwood Brass are aiming high for 1946, and are taking steps to ensure success. . Their recent Slow Melody Contest, for their own bandsmen, on a handicap basis, was a great success, and is calculated to encourage home practice. . . .

Slaithwaite are holdmg fortmghtly whist drives in their spacious Band Pavilion, and attracting good numbers of players. A few of their old players have returned from the Forces and more are expected in the near future.

Scape Goat Hill are holding regular rehea�s-:ls, and the ranks are nearly full. Many promismg young players arc being brought up on. �his bleak hill of the Pennines, and, with good tmbon, Scapegoat Hill will soon regain their f.ormer status as one of the best amateur bands m the country. . .

Linthwaite are strugglmg on with a very young combination, . and hope to be able to fulfil engagements this season.

Lindley are progressing, good reh�arsals being the order of the day. Further particulars will be esteemed.

Marsden M.I. have not yet announced the date of their Slow Melody Contest for the Marsden Senior School Band members and the members of the Marsden M.I. It will be remembered that Miss Sylvia England, of the Marsden Senior School Ban�, won all the fc;mr l st prizes in the two prev10us contests, viz., under 14 years of age, and ov�r 14 years. As she is now beyond her 14th birthday she will only be eligible for the adult section.

Hepworth Silver held thefr annual general meeting on December 9th, with a good attendance of members and subscribers, when . the Treasurer's report showed the band to be 111 a rrood financi3.l position. 0 The 4 H's Trombone Quartette have been engaged for a broadcast on Friday, February 22nd, 1 to 1-15 p.m., under the title of Holme Valley Trombone Quartctte.

As youths are still to be called to the Forces at the age of 18 years, it is necessary to enlist young ones into ou� . ranks. The Marsden Senior School has a wa1tmg list at school, and a shortage of available instruments. is keeping many promising young ones . anx10us for the arrival of instruments at repair.

OLD CONTESTOR. ----�

CONTEST RESULTS

BENTLEY, January 12th. Quartettc. First prize, Black Dyke No. 2 ; 2nd, Creswell Trombones ; 3rd, 4 H's ; 4th, Grimcthorpc Colliery. Seventeen parties competed. Adjudicator, Mr. 'vV . Wormald.

are not consistent, many items show lack of NELSON-Nelson Silver Prize Band's Slow rehearsal, and in many instances signs of Melody Contest, January 12th. . lst prize, fatigue are obvious ; it is sometimes a relief . H. Wareing (Sop. Cornet) , Oswaldtw1stle ; 2nd, when the task is done. lt should be remem- D. Scragg (Sop. Cornet) , Oldham ; 3rd, T. l�ushbered that we arc competing with the best worth (Horn) , Bickershaw ; , 4th, J. H Hux.ley orchestras and artists in the world. (euphomum) Oldham. Boys Class. Fust pnze,

In closing I would like to thank the scribse D. Gibson (euphonium) , Hebden Bridge ; Best from Blyth, Chopwell and Washington bands 1 Bass (bombardon) , �· '.Vest of Hebden Bridge. for the interesting letters received and good · 21 competitors. Ad3ud1cator, Mr. R. Richard-luck to you all. · PETRONIUS. \ :son of Nelson.

HARTLEPOOL & DISTRICT

Most bands in this area will now be looking forward to the " Daily Herald " Contest and I h'.1ve no doubt we shall be well represented in view of the good prizes which are to be offered. Hartlepool Mission have their eyes on the May Belle Vue Contest and this young band mean busmess, I have heard them give some good performances at the Durham League Contests. Harden Colliery are sticking well together and hope for. a good number of engagements during the commg_ s:ummer. I am informed they have many enqmnes for their services. They are all out to go one better at the Xorthern Area Conte:t in May and keep their position as premier prizewinners at " Daily Herald " Contests. Blackhall Colliery were on the air in the Brass Bandstand series together with the Horton and Crookhall Bands, when we heard a good show conducted by Mr. J. A. Greenwood. They will also be on the air again on 7th February, 5 p.m. to 5-30 p.m. Easington Colliery hope to compete at the Newcastle and Belle Vue Contests and after having such a successful season in 1945 will start 1946 full of confidence. This young band should again make their presence felt at all contests during the coming year. Wingate Colliery are another band who are keen on contesting and also hope to be at May Belle Vue, I am told arrangements for this visit are well under way already. News has just reached me that Mr. Wilfred Dawson, the genial Bandmaster of Blackhall Colliery, has retired from the position and after the band's broadcast on 7th February, will leave the district and go to live retired in his native Yorkshire. This will be a sad blow to the Blackhall Band, as we all know what a successful career the band have had since he took charge of the band. Here is a great chance for some rising and enterprising young conductor ; no

doubt the Blackhall men will be looking forward to a good conductor being installed in Mr. Dawson's place at an early date in view of the " Daily Herald " Contest being so near at hand.

THE COAST GUA.RD ----�----

WORCESTERSHIRE NOTES

Mr. Ronald Mears, the new B.M. of Cannock, S.A. , led them when they paid a week-end visit to Erdington ; this was the band's first weekend since 1939.

It is nice to know that Bandsman D. Graham, West Bromwich S.A., is home and is one of the " liberated " lads.

Willenhall S.A., under the leadership of Mr. B. G. Stuckley, gave a festival at Dudley Citadel in aid of the Young People's Band.

I have received an interesting letter from Mr. Alf Hooper, S.A. , 'vVorcester ; who says their recent visit to Newport, Mon. , was a success, and a return visit has been requested ; they have, been invited to Evcsham, Stroud (Glos.) , and Gloucester City ; the latter band and Songsters visited " Ye Olde Faithful Citie " on January 25th. Mr. Hooper is fortunale in having quite a number of Service lads.

Cradley X.L.C.R. held their annual meeting last week and Secretary H. Robins reported the best season since the formation of the · band ; the finances are in a good state, their annual draw was a great success. A number of the old bandsmen have returned, also some from Home Guard, and the future is bright.

Highley Village were out at Xmas, but their B.M. had an accident down the pit which has affected them. I hope he will soon be con-valescent. HONOUR BRIGHT.

----�----CLYDESIDE NOTES

At this time of year I have invariably been in the position of being able to impart facts and figures concerning the annual meeting of the S.A.B.A. due to be held on Saturday, 2nd February, but this time I am entirely without information from official sources. I trust that the interest in the meeting will be in no way lessened by this lack of information, because there was never such a time when the whole hearted support of every band and representative were so necessary, if plans for the future of the movement are to be made, and brought to fruition. The vitally important office of Secretary will require to be filled, an appointment which must be given very careful thought, because that is the key position of the Association which only men of unbounded enthusiasm, outstanding ability and unlimited time, can adequately undertake. Mr. Alexan.der made. it his life's work, and can now retire with the qmet conscientiousness of a j ob well done, and a rest well earned. His successor need only proceed along the same lines to ensure that the Association's work will move with the same precision and smoothness as it has done under Mr. Alexander's efficient guidance. Contest arrangements for 1946 will also demand close attention, and here agam bands should have representatives present to see that. eyerythmg is satisfactory, at least to the ma1onty. The onus is on the bands-make no mistake about that for the Executive and officials are not Jegisiators, but only administrators-in other words they only carry out your orders. These annual meetings usually start at 2-30 in Fairley's, so you may take it the same arrangements will obtain on 2nd February.

The Edinburgh and Glasgow Charities Contests should also be holding their annual meetings, but a veil of secrecy also obscures their doings, so I've nothing whatever to report, until the respective Secretaries send along their news. I'm sure they appreciate the value of publicity for their contests.

The " Daily Record " Quartette and Solo Contests are postponed until later in the year, in deference to the wishes of bands likely to participate. Further particulars will be given whenever available.

The " Daily Herald " Area Contests have not yet been officially announced, so that no date, or venue or other details can be given. It is expected 'that they will take place at the end of March-probably in Edinburgh-so the sooner definite announcement is made, the better ; otherwise a flop may result. . The Ayrshire town of Dalmellrngton has a band determined to make its mark, and a Secretary with ihe necessary " push " to get, and keep, them going. They had an. enioyable time at Christmas and New Year playmg hymns and carols, a gesture which I'm sure would b.e greatly appreciated by the townspe?ple . . Until their new Conduclor takes up his residence amongst them, Mr. Hill, the Secretary, does his best to keep things moving. \Jl/henever the employment question is .settled the new Conductor will be fully available and ·when that time comes-soon I hope-I wish the band and all connected with them the very best of luck and steady progress. The previous Conductor, Mr. Oughton, now in �endal, presente