OPUNAKE FEDERAL BAND

Taranaki Daily News, 29 May 1933, Page 10

OPUNAKE FEDERAL BAND

ANNUAL MEETING BUSINESS. APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS. . The annual meeting of the Opunake Federal Band was held on Friday- even,'ing. Mr. F. Julian presided over a good attendance. ’ ' , .' . The treasurer (Mr. G. Fisher) presented the balance-sheet, which showed a credit balance of £8 19s 10d. The bal,‘ance of assets over liabilities was £2lO. The committee’s report submitted by the secretary (Mr. C. Humphries) stated that the year although not a successful one financially had been encouraging'in regard to the working of the band. Practices had been well maintained. The band attended the Eltham contest on March 23, and although not successful put up a good performance, the remarks of the adjudicator being very encouraging. The only effort to raise funds during the year was a concert in December which was a brilliant success, mainly due to the .organising ability of Mr. Henderson. It was to be regretted that such sporting bodies as the Opunake Racing Club and the Rahoiu Athletic Club had seen fit to dispense with the services of the band- this year. The committee as well as the bandsmen hoped that this form of economy would not continue. It was to.be hoped that in the ensuing year the management committee would go into the question of raising funds to wipe off the present liability. The uniforms were also becoming dilapidated. The late conductor, Mr. R. Henderson, tendered his resignation through his leaving the district. The band had suffered a serious lost. It was mainly due to Mr. Henderson’s untiring efforts that the band was able to attend, the contest, and his position as conductor would be extremely hard to fill. The committee placed on record its regret at the death of one of the vice-presidents, Mr. A. E. McKeown. The committee thanked all who assisted the band.

In moving the. adoption of the report and balance-sheet the chairman paid a tribute to-the active officials It was stated that no correspondence had been received regarding a contributory payment from the contest executive towards the band’s travelling expenses to the contest.

The election of officers resulted; President, 1 . Mr. F. Julian; vice-presidents. Messrs. Marcroft, G. Hammond, Laing and Hooper; conductor, Mr. J. Humphries; bandmaster, Mr. C. Humphries; secretaries, Messrs. C. Humphries and P. Harding; treasurer, Mr. Fisher; committee, Messrs. J. Trotter, C. Maindonald, R. Ritchie, P. Sims, D. Crisp; J. De Castro, W. Lee and M. Harvey; drum-major, Sergeant-Major Short; band sergeant, Mr. C. Humphries; corporal, Mr. P. Sims; librarians, Messrs. C. Maindonald, W. Lee and A. Clarke; property master, Mr. P. Harding; auditor, Mr. T. H. H. Sinclair; social commitee, Messrs. Harvey, Lee, Maindonald, Rikihana, Urbhan, George, Coad and Crisp. The president, secretaries, conductor and Mr. Ritchie were empowered to wait on the town board with reference to having improvements made to the band room. Cards Tournaments.

A euchre and crib party in aid of Catholic Church funds was held in St. Patrick’s hall on Thursday evening. There was a fair attendance. The prizes for the euchre were won by Miss Cox-

head 1, Mrs. J. A. Stephenson 2; Mr. J. Read 1, Mr. A. Fevre 2. The cribbage prize was won by Mr. Leadbetter. Supper was served by the hostesses, the Misses Fennell. - A well attended euchre party was held in the Opua Road school in aid of school funds on Friday night. The prize-win-ners were Miss Taylor and Mr. G. Stockman. A dance was held after the euchre, Mr. F. Nueman supplying the music. Supper was provided by the ladies.