TIME IS THE TEST.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 8351, 24 June 1905, Page 7

TIME IS THE TEST.

o THE TESTIMONY OF CHRISTCHCRCH PEOPLE STANDS THE TEST. , The test of time is what tells the 'faTe. " A new broom sweeps clean," but will It "wear well" is what interests most. The public soon find out when misrepresentations are made., and merit alone will stand the test of time. Christenurch people appreciate merit, and many months ago local citiaens publicly endorsed Doairs Backache Kidney Pills ; they do so still. Would a citizen make the statement which follows unless convinced that the article was just as represented ? A cure that lasts is the kind that ©very sufferer from kidney ills is looking for. Mrs H. Robinson, Draper Street, Richmond, .this city, says :— ' Two years ago I made a statement that Doan's Backache Kidney Pills had proved most beneficial to me for Kidney trouble. I was in a bad state of health when I took these pills, and had been-for nine years getting treatment from doctors and in hosmtals. The good Doan's Backache Kidney Pills did me was marvellous; the first few doses gave me relief, and eight boxes restored my kidneys to such good order -thati I've felt right in that respect ever since. These pills benefited me for gravel, giddiness, bad pains in the small of my back, and many other ways. I always keep this remedy in the house, for I feel the benefit of taking a dose or so now and again. I obtained tlie pills at Bonnington's Pharmacy." See that the word "Backache" is in the name, and that the full name, Doan'a Backa/che Kidney Pills, is on the wrapper. You wfent the genuine remedy — that which Mrs Robinson recommends. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are sold by all chemists and storekeepers at 3s per box (six boxes 16s 6d) or will be posted on reoeipt of price by FoaterMcClellan Co., 76, Pitt Street, Sydney, N.S.W. But be sure they are DOAN'S. 1

iody " (arranged by John Ord-Hume) ; and Cake-walk Selection No. 2, '.' A Hot Time." A descriptive fantasia, A Ride for Life," is very suitable for municipal concerts ; it contains vocal ana various otbar effects, Buck as are neces- : sary to depict a chase by wolves ; there ■ is a fine arrangement for full band of J the popular euphonium solo, lhe I Eclipse," besides a number of really good marches, cornet solos, cake-walks, i quadrilles and other light pieces. ! The members of th.6 Hokitika Citisen's Band recently made a presentation of a handsomo gold bangle to Mrs A. D. Macfarlane, in recognition or the valuable assistance she has rendered op the band since its formation. Mr 3 Macfarlane, who is evidently a band enthusiast, and one who instils the men with confidence and with an eagerness to work hard by her encouragement, in acknowledging the gift, said that she could not express in words how much she appreciated the kindness, and she could assure the members of the band that she had found as much pleasure in their visits as anyone. She had been agreeably surprised at the standard reached by the band, containing so many new player.s, in such a short space of time as eight months, and as this showed members what they could do when they worked hard, it should spur them on to better things, and make the improvement more marked during the next pariod. This could only be done by individual effort, and she would advise each one to " keep straight ahead." As long as the members displayed an interest in themselves and a desiro to improve she would be only too "pleased to render assistance. Mrs Macfarlane gave some sound advice, and,in a general chat that followed, it was decided to carry on the practices on lines suggested by this lady. If only more of the gentler sex would give bandsmen the same encouragement as Mrs Macfarlane has extended to the Hokitika Citiaens' Band, there would bo much better results to record in the work of those organisations. There are band 6 which know not woman's influence, and these, for want of encouragement, never succeed. In'hia annual report to the Wellington City Council last year, the town clerk, in making a suggestion regarding municipal music, referred to the probability cf tho advent of the new Town Hall, with its large capacity, providing a splendid opportunity for exciting zealous action on the part of musical societies in Wellington. The result, he now reports, has so far justified thp remarks made. " Much ha 3 been done to increase the opportunities of the. citizens to hear good music. There has also been a noticeable increase in the | number of band performances in the various parks, etc., and many thousands of persons have patronised these resorts on such occasions. I would, however, offer the suggestion that once a month the Town Hall itself might be used for an indoor band performance, by the Garrison Band and other city bands, subsidised by the Council- The performance should be free to all those who choose to attend, a collection being made in the hall, during an interval, for the purpose of reducing the expenses incurred by the Corporation in lighting and cleaning. I feel sure the experiment would be one much appreciated by the citizens. An advantageous and healthy rivalry would spring up between the various bands, and, in order that the outdoor performances might not be diminished, it should be arranged that each band using the hall be required to give at least one open-air performance for each indoor concert; such an arrangement would. I believe, be eagerly adapted by the bands, and would ensure the citizens an ample supply of good music at very small cost.' A general meeting of the Band Contest Committee was held at Greymouth last week. The honorary treasurer read his statement, showing the total receipts to have been £309 4s Gd, and expenditure £222 0s Id. The other payments were then considered, when £10 was voted to eaoh of the local bands for their guarantee, and £20 to tho secretary. It was resolved to present Mr Guthrie with a memento of t3i© gathering. Miss Smith was voted £2 2s and Miss Kemple £8 3s for professional services. The chairman (Mr James) and . the treasurer (Mr Kettle) wore appointed trustees, and empowered to place the balance to a trust account, ponding the outcome of the proposal to form a West Coast Band Association. A special meeting of the Gore Brass Band Committee and ex officio officers was held last week, to discuss matters in connection with the band. Mr JBay (vice-president) was in the chair, five out of the seven vice-presidents being present. It was resolved to raise the bandmaster's salary to £65 j per annum. It was also decided to go in for a new set of instruments. The band will hold a bazaar, extending over several days, commencing on September 13, with the object of raising funds. A meeting of band supporters will be called shortly, to put the matte" in motion. " " Basso " writes from Nelson, under date June 13:— The Nelson Citizens Band gave another of its series of Sunday afternoon concerts on June 11, i n the Botanical Reserve, when there was a large attendance of the public. The band was in good form, and rendered the music, under Bandmaster Mockle, in good style. The bandmaster has built up a very good band, and only last week he 'drafted five new members into the organisation. The takings at i the gates for the concert amounted to £7, and this amount will go towards the new uniforms which are being