MUNICIPAL BAND

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LXV, Issue 12305, 20 April 1937, Page 3

MUNICIPAL BAND

annual meeting review OF PAST YEAR’S ACTIVITIES election of officers There was a good attendance at the annual meeting of the Tauranga Municipal Band, held in the Borough Council Chambers last night. In addition to members of the Band those present included Mr C. H. Burnett, M.P., the Hon. B. C. Robbins. M.L.C., Messrs A. N. lies tDe-puty-Mayor), P. T. Keam, J. Law, C. Turner and W. Vowless, and Mesdames Bougen and Adler. Mr Law presided and said he was pleased to see Mr Burnett and the Hon. Mr Robbins present. Apologies for absence were received from the Mayor, Mr L. R. Wilkinson, and Messrs W. McKinnon, p. Bougen and .1. C. Ford. The minutes of the last annual meeting were read and confirmed. Annual .Meeting. The Secretary, Mr T. Milne, read the annual report as follows:

“During the winter only two concerts were held in the Town Hall. The first, on account of bad weather, was not a financial success, but the other, held at the end of the winter, proved quite good, and we are of opinion that this is the best method of appearing before the public during the winter and would suggest that If suitable assisting talent is available that concerts be held at regular intervals during the coming winter. We are still handicapped for want of suitable places for open air performances, the rotunda in the Domain having proved out-of-date and not attractive to the public. We have tried playing in the Monmouth Redoubt and although an ideal spot the Baud is not able to do justice to themselves, playing on the grass. We played several times on the new jetty, and. attracted good audiences, but here also weather conditions must be ideal and the lighting is not good enough. We are still of opinion that the ideal place for a rotunda is on the glass plot on the waterfront and are still living in hopes of having one erected there.

"Your delegate to tne Soutli Auckland Brass Bands Union, after trying for three years, was successful in having Tauranga as the venue of the last Band Contest. The Band Contest Committee which carried on the work are to be complimented on the manner in which the Contest was conducted and our best thanks are due to them, especially Mr A. N. lies and Mr A. J. Gallagher, who did the lion’s share of the work. At the Contest our Band was successful in wining the Own Choice Hymn and was second in the Quickstep, and the result of their hard practices should be very gratifying to them. Master N, Jones was second in the Boys’ Solo. Master N. Freeman and Mr J. G. Ford also competed in the solos with credit. At the conclusion of the Contest a presention was made to our Conductor on his departure for Wanganui. Mr Patterson’s record while in charge of the Band was two firsts in the Selection, first and second in the Hymn, and second in the Quickstep—a record we should be proud of. The appointment of a new conductor has been left to the Incoming Committee.

“You will see by the balance-sheet that the financial position is satisfactory. "During the year the Executive Committee met regularly once a month, but the attendance was disappointing on several occasions. We nope those elected for next term will endeavour to attend regularly. “The equipment of the Band is in first-class order. The uniforms were re-bralded. The instruments are all in good repair and the stock of music is in good order. "In conclusion, we wish to thank the Borough Council, tor their continued support and each year seems to bring us in closer touch with them. The Bay of Plenty Times has always assisted us in publishing our doings and we extend our thanks to them. To Mr W. G. Lovie, of Te Aroha, who acted as Drum-Major, and also everyone who assisted in anyway we also extend our thanks.” The balance sheet for the year 'ended March 31, 1937, was read and disclosed a credit balance of £ 55 7s 3d, with outstanding liabilities amounting to £ls 3s 2d. The Hon. Mr Robbins moved —• That the report and balance sheet be adopted.—ln doing so he said the position was very satisfactory. Thanks were due to the Borough Council for their assistance and the Band was to be congratulated on its performances at the Band Contest. The motion was seconded by Mr H. Bougen and carried unanimously.

Election of Officers. Officers for the ensuing year were ' elected'.as follows: Patron—The Hon. B. C. Robbins, M.L.C. President—The Mayor, Mr L. R». Wilkinson. Vice-Presidents—Mr A. N. lies and Mr J. Law. Secretary-Treasurer—-Mr T. Milne-, Auditor—Mr A. J. Gallagher. Band Sergeant—Mr F. Bougen. Corporal-Librarian—Mr L. Bougen. Lance-Corporal—Mr J. James. Executive Committee —Messrs H. Bougen, J. James, F. Bougen, C. Jones, L. Bougen and G. Bougen; country representative on Executive, Mr W. Vowless; Citizens’ represen- ! tatives, Mr H. Lowe and Mr J. Milne. The Borough Council’s representatives on the Executive are Crs F. J. Allely, W. McKinnon, C. T. McParlane and D. Matheson. The office-bearers are ex-offlcio members of the Executive. It was decided that the position of bandmaster be deferred until the new conductor was appointed. The appointment of a drum-major was left to the Executive Committee. The Hon. Mr Robbins, in returning thanks tor his re-election as Patron, said he greatly appreciated the honour. He had always taken the greatest interest in the Band end would do his best to forward its welfare. General Matters. p ■ The Secretary’s honorarium was nxed at £lO, the same as last year. . .Votes of thanks were passed to the Borough Council and the Bay of Plenty Times.

Mr A. N. lies suggested that the Executive Committee of sixteen members was somewhat cumbersome and «e thought better results could be achieved with a smaller Committee. He moved—That it be a recommendation to the Committee to consider the re-drafting of the rules and particularly the rule referring to the ■.number of the Executive. Mr lies also referred to the excellent performances of the Tauranga Band at the recent Contest, and complimentad the visiting bandsmen on their ?Plendid behaviour. He thought the Hand could be further improved and the financial position made stronger. He was glad to say that, despit? the Unfavourable weather, the Band Contest had paid its way . He urged * aat overy effort should he made to 'Popularise the Band and he believed the townspeople would get behind it "Ud ensure its success. The Band, a musical organisation, had Proved itself and was worthy of liberal support.— (Applausc). ,"|r Law seconded, the motion was supported by Dir ‘ J t'ine and carried unanimously. Presentation of Medals. The Patron then presented service r foho 3to mem ' Jors °f Hie Hand as Medal to Mr H. Bougen for