Hutt Civic Band

Hutt News, Volume 20, Issue 16, 18 September 1946, Page 7

Hutt Civic Band

VTSIT TO MASTERTON. ENJOYABLE DAY SPENT. A very pleasant time was spent bj members of tlie Hutt Civic Band on Sunday, when they went through to Masterton by bus and played at the hospital and in the Park. The morning programme was much enjoyed by hospital patients. I,n the afternoon, the Masterton and Hutt Bands marched through the streets and then proceeded to the Park, where, despite the threatening weather, a fair crowd had gathered. The two bands, conducted by Mr. T. Gray, of Lower Hutt, who nearly 50 years ago was a member of the Masterton Band, gave a splendid massed performance of two selections. "Well-played Selections. The Hutt Band, whose fine playing was keenly enjoyed, was heard in the march "Hutt Civic" (composed by Mr. Thurkettle, conductor of the Band), "Rosamunde," a Wait/. for drummers (in which the work of the drummers was very effective), "Lady of Spain," "Meditation," a selection by Tschaikowsky, "Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair" (arranged by Mr. Thurkettle), and "And the Glory of the Lord." The visiting bandsmen were welcomed by the Mayor, Mr. W. Kemp, who congratulated them on their fine performance. "We hope to meet them and boat them at a Band Conference —Jack Andrews or not!" said Mr. Kemp. Mr. Andrews was a former resident of Masterton. After afternoon tea the bandsmen left for home, having had a thoroughly enjoyable day.