THE BAND CONTEST.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIV, Issue 34, 9 February 1903, Page 5

THE BAND CONTEST.

HONOURS FOR A WAIHI LAD,

(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

WELLINGTON, Saturday,

The competition was resumed yesterday, with the following results: —E Flat Horn: W. Mellor, Waihi, 92 points, 1: A. Jones, North-east Valley, 89 points, •2; W. Mackersey, Denniston, 87 points, 3; W. EpprolT, Southland, SO points, 4; C. Forrest, Wanganui, 80 points, 5; R. Beythe, Wanganui, 75 points, 0; W. Nicholson, Wellington, 72 points, 7: Bauchope, Kaikorai, 70 points, 8; C. Yeoman, Gisborne, 70 points: ii. C. Strong, Ilawera, 69 points; \Y. Whalen, North-east Valley, 09 points; Hull, Wellington, 50 points; A. Williams, Hauraki, 40 points. The winner of the solo is a mere boy of 13 years of age, the son of the conductor of the Waihi band. When the result was read out the audience insisted on the little fellow being brought on the stage, and he Avas accorded prolonged applause. The judge expressed extreme surprise on seeing the winner, complimented him, and re-' marked that he was a fine specimen, musically, of the youth of New Zealand. The winner was greatly cheered.

(By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.')

WELLINGTON, this day.

Speaking at a reception to the Wellington Garrison Band on Saturday night, the Premier made special reference to the brilliant performance of a young lad named Mellor, of the Waihi Band, who had carried oil' one of the solo championships. "What particularly struck me about tne late contest," said Mr. Seddon, "was the feat of this boy of twelve, who had defeated the veiy best bandsmen of his class in the colony. I desire to heartily congratulate the young musician on his great achievement, which stands out as an object lesson for the youth, of New Zealand." Mr. Seddon subsequently called for three cheers for the boy from Waihi, the crowd responding heartily to tlie Premier's appeal.