AIR FORCE BAND

Grey River Argus, 19 February 1943, Page 2

AIR FORCE BAND

TO VISIT REEFTON. The people of Reefton are glad to learn they will be visited by the New Zealand Air Force Band on Monday. The Reefton Patriotic Committee have finalised arrangements and all that is required is good weather to make the stay enjoyable as well as profitable. This will be the Band’s first trip to Reefton, and from the comments around town, it would appear that everyone will be at the various public functions. At 2.30 D.m. the Victory Ceremonial Display will be presented, under the control of Warrant Officer J. Hardwick, who has trained his men so well that there is no need for him to give any orders except by signs. The marching has brought cheers from those who 'have witnessed it in the past. In the evening the band play from the bandroom to 'the Rotunda through the main streets and will present a short concert. The final appearance will be at a grand patriotic dance to

be held in the Gymnasium at 9 p.m. The Dance Band is comprised of the finest dance band players in New Zealand and has everywhere been enthusiastically received. Flight Lieutenant Gladstone Hill has informed the Reefton Patriotic Committee that the present South Island tour is the most successful of any the band has made, '