MILITARY PARADE.

Evening Star, Issue 23816, 21 February 1941, Page 9

MILITARY PARADE.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—Now that the parade of all troops, etc., has been arranged for March 1, would it be too much to ask the general public to abstain from crowding on the flanks as tho units march past? Previous parades in this city have evidenced a disregard on tho part of eonio people for tho correct bearing on parade, and their crowding tactics seriously handicap bandsmen and troops alike. A splendid parade is expected, and if tho necessary room is afforded them, the units concerned will do their bit.—l am, etc,, Nat. E. February 19.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —T notice that a big parade of troops is to take place through the city on March 1. T trust that this will be a thoroughly organised parade, worthy of our beautiful city, as it is one of tho largest parados to be hold. I notice that lo.cal bands aro to be asked to participate. Musically and militarily Dunedin bands are ■among the best in the Dominion, as contesting records prove. Unfortunately, through lack of organisation, the bands cannot usually give of their best on such parades, ns the crowds surge in and prevent tho two flank files from playing and marching properly. This creates a wrong impression of local bands. This could be overcome by having a unit, of the motor cycle section precede each (lank of each band. What a difference that would make, and the parade would be very impressive. —f am, etc..

Make a Job of It.

February 21