GARRISON BAND.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LI, Issue 10, 11 December 1930, Page 11

GARRISON BAND.

AIEETING OF COAIAIITTEE. A meeting of the Palmerston North Garrison Band Committee was held last evening, Alajor Alounsey presidThe conductor (Air R. Cox) in the course of his report, stated that credit was due to the members of the band for the able manner in which they had fulfilled their duties during the month. Celebrations Week had taxed their enthusiasm, but ho was well pleased with their conduct during that week. A subscribers’ concert was held in the Opera House and owing to its success was repeated by request at a Sunday night concert in aid of the unemployment Christmas fund. This was given to a packed house and the appreciation shown by the listeners conveyed the impression that the band was popular. The band was an asset to the community and demands for its services were really too great, and it was found necessary to decline engagements for this month. The stage band, which consisted of saxophones, banjos, brass, wind and percussion instruments had assisted at various functions during the month. This combination was extremely popular, mainly owing to the versatile manner in which programmes had been rendered. A select programme would be rendered by the band from the Square rotunda next Sunday evening. It was suggested that extra seating accommodation be provided, also extra lighting, with coloured lights. Alajor Alounsey said that the report was a very fine one. Great credit was due to the members of the committee and the band for entering so keenly into the spirit and zest of the organisation. He felt sure that the last concert had demonstrated the approval of the public. COAIBINED ART UNION. A letter was received from the Dannevirko Brass Band suggesting applying for permission to hold a combined art union. It was proposed that twenty bands, including the Palmerston North Garrison Band, would participate. If agreeable, it was suggested that each band make a guarantee of about £250 to cover the amount of the prize money. It was anticipated that tho profits would be about £16,000, which would net each of the band £BOO. This sum would, it was considered, be very welcome to tho bands whose finances were not on too sure a foundation, and would further result in it being possible to purchase the new Continental pitch instruments that had been adopted in England. It )v,as decided to support the proposal and to advise the- Dannovirke band that a representative would be delegated to attend a conference to fully consider the matter. FINANCIAL POSITION.

It was reported that since last meeting the credit balance had been increased from £36 6s 6d to £69 19s Id, with accounts unpaid amounting to £IOO. The proceeds of the band concert were £32 6s 6d.

The secretary, Mr W. Newlands, said that while the repeat programme was a musical success and the Opera House was packed, the return was only £lB, which represented only a very small contribution by each person present. It was pointed out that there were several unemployed men in the band, and tho committee should look after these men first. Further concerts should be devoted to the band funds. -

Members expressed approval of the decision to amalgamate tlie North and South Island Brass Bands’ Associations into a New Zealand Association, and it was decided to forward a letter expressing appreciation. . The suggestion to hold an open air concert in the Square on Sunday evening was approved*