AIR FORCE BAND

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24450, 8 November 1940, Page 10

AIR FORCE BAND

VISIT TO DUNEDIN PARADE AND CONCERT TO-NIGHT The visit of the Hoyal New Zealand Air Force Band' to Dunedin to-day will initiate the launching of the Spitfire Fighter Plane and London Distress Relief Appeals in the Otago province The band, which is 5? strong, under Flight Lieutenant Gladstone Hill, has every where had a remarkable reception. It will arrive from Invercargill by the morning express, and march from the station up Qtnart street to the Strand Theatre, and return direct to the Town Hall where the members will be handed over, to those citizens who have consented to billet them. This afternoon the band will visit the Taieri aerodrome, where an inspection will be made by the Minister of Defence. M ln F 'the° n evening the biggest Air Force parade yet held in the city will take place. The full strength of the Taieri training centre, under Squadron Leader Stedman, will participate. The parade will assemble at the Rattray street-Cum-berland street intersection and march oit at .50 p.m., headed by the Air Force Band. Passing through the Octagon, the salute will be taken by the Minister of Defence, who will be accompanied by the Mayor. Mr A. 11. Allen. After passing the Hospital, the parade will return through the Octagon to the Main Town Hall, where, the band will give a popular concert, commencing at 8 p.m. As a compliment to the visiting band and the Air Force, the Kaikorai Band will, play at the Moray place entrance to the Town Hall prior,to the concert The concert will be attended by Mr Jones and Mrs Jones, the Mayor and Mayoress, and the officers and men from the Taieri. A short address of welcome to the band and on the initiation of the Spitfire Fighter Plane and London Distress Relief : appeals will be given by the Mayor. ) During the concert programme Miss Bertha Rawlinson will sing "Land of Hope and Glory" (by request) and "Song of Great Courage," and Mr Arthur Macdonald will open the second half by singing 'There'll Always Be An England," with band accompaniment. Intending patrons may reserve their seats nt Begg's,