ELTHAM BAND REPORT

Taranaki Daily News, 2 May 1930, Page 10

ELTHAM BAND REPORT

ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The following officers were elected at the annual meeting of the Eltham Band on Tuesday:—President, Mr. A. 0. Casey; vice-presidents, three were elected; conductor, Mr. A. Beesley; bandmaster, Mr. S. Murray; band sergeant, Mr. H. Andrews; band corporal, Mr. H. Taylor; lance corporal, Mr. R. Bourke; secretary, Mr. H. Taylor; treasurer, Mr. H. Drabble; general committee, Messrs. A. Beesley, H. Drabble, 11. Ward, E. L. Egarr, R. Bourke and the bandmaster, band, sergeant and the secretary (ex officio); librarians, Messrs. C. Gibb and C. Vincent.

The 26th annual report stated that the band had the honour of winning the quickstep and selection at the contest held in Eltham. Taking into,consideration the number of new players in the ranks, it was a splendid achievement. It was very gratifying to all concerned, and especially to Mr. A. Beesley, the conductor. It was to be hoped that the townspeople would continue to support the band liberally as in the past. The band had given a number of concerts and played a number of engagements. The attendance at practice had been excellent. Sixty-four practices had been held, and some members had’ attended nearly all practices. The general average had been 75 per cent. Eulogistic references to the band’s performances were made by the Mayor (Mr. I. J. Bridger) and Mr. J. D. McKay. In replying, the conductor (Mr. Beesley) thanked the speakers for their very kind remarks concerning his own and* the band’s service. The advice they had given was in the right direction. Naturally, he felt strongly on the matter of maintaining constant practice, without which the band could not expect to succeed. There was always room at the top for the young players, and he intended to start, a learners’ class, which would give them their opportunity.

Mr. H. Andrews said that as Mr. Nuttall had resigned the secretaryship after 25 years’ service, they thought it fitting that his work should be recognised in some way, and he had pleasure in proposing that he be elected a life member of the band.

The motion was seconded by Mr. H. Taylor and earned with ' acclamation. Mr. Nuttall said it was very gratifying to know that the band were pleased with his services. Altogether he had been a bandsman for 27 years, of which 18 had been spent .as secretary. He had not been a playing member for the past few years, but had taken a great interest in the band, and it had been a pleasure to him' to do whatever he could.

Air. Andrews also, proposed Air. S. Alurray as a life member in consideration of his faithful service for a quarter of a century as a member of the band. Air. Taylor seconded the motion, which was also carried with acclamation. GENERAL ITEMS. At the Eltham Borough Council meeting on Wednesday it was decided to accept the invitation to meet the Town Planning Board of Inquiry at Hawera on Alay 23. The annual ball of the Eltham Tennis Club will be held at the Eltham Town Hall this evening. The committee have made every preparation to ensure a most enjoyable evening for everyone, the music, supper, floor and decorations all being of the best. Following are the vital statistics for the Stratford district for the month of April, with the figures for April, 1929, in parentheses: Births 18 (17), deaths 6 (G), marriages 10 (3). Building permits for work valued at £1445 were issued by the borough council during April, details being as follows: Dwelling £BOO, removal £3OO, workshop £3OO, two garages £45. Airs. J. H. Conder left yesterday morning for her home at Levin, after a visit to her brother, Air. J. Alasters. Air. and Airs. Roy Curtis are at present visiting Wellington. The Avon and the Tariki Bowling Clubs officially closed their greens for | the season yesterday, an enjoyable afternoon, taken up with bowls and tea, being spent at each green. Air. W. Cannon was thanked for donating a £3 3s cup to the game section. . Entries for the St. Andrew’s chrysanthemum show, to be'hqld in the Stratford Town Hall on Tuesday, close on Monday. As Eltham is not holding a chrysanthemum show this year the McGarry trophy for a class of 12 blooms will be competed for at the Stratford show. Air. J. Mandi.no, Wanganui, is the present holder of the trophy. Every article in our store is a Star Value, and our chief claim is to our matchless prices. Our guarantee always stands good (satisfaction or money refunded). Our stocks have been carefully selected for quality and prices. You will find we know how to sell best quality goods and to name I low prices. The Auckland Warehouse, [ Drapery and Clothing Stores, Stratford, also at Waitara. HOCKEY IN STRATFORD. OLD GIRLS’ CLUB. The annual meeting of the Old Girls’ Hockey Club was held on Wednesday night. The following officers "were elected: Patron, Air. W. J. Polson, M.P.; president, Aliss Knight; vice-presidents, five were elected; captain, Miss Jean Ward; vice-captain, Aliss P. Childs; secretary and treasurer, Miss Joan Ward. The following new members were elected: Misses E. Erving, P. Childs, E. Jones, N. Newlove, K. Rogers, J. Buchanan. The subscription was fixed at 3s.

The annual report stated that on May 2, 1929, the club’s team travelled to Eltham’and came home with honours, winning the seven-a-side tourney, after beating Eltham A in the final game.

It was decided that the team should wear black frocks with piping of maroon and yellow, the colours of the Old Pupils’ Association. A vote of thanks was passed to the borough council for the use of the ground during the past year.