BAND CONTEST.

Colonist, Volume LI, Issue 12469, 19 February 1909, Page 3

BAND CONTEST.

;| Hastings, Felj 18, . Notwithstanding the troubles the North Island Brass Band Association had recently the contest, commencing at Hastings next Monday, by the number of entries compares, more than fayOUTably; With last year's contest at New Plymouth. '•'-■•.- Ten bands compete in the "A" and "B" grades; 14 entries for theScornet competition, 11 for Bb 21 for Bb cornet, eight' for-the soprano cornet, 13 for . the: eupHoiiium", 9 for the trombone, 5 for the fliigle horn, 15 for the Eb bass, 14 for the Bb. bass, . 8 for the- G _,trpmborie, 11 for the Eb "Horn, and for the baritone were received. .