TOWN BAND AT HAMILTON.

Waipa Post, Volume IV, Issue 190, 21 February 1913, Page 3

TOWN BAND AT HAMILTON.

On Wednesday evening the Te Awamutu Town Band journeyed to Hamilton to take part in the Hamilton Band Carnival.

On arrival at Frankton the bandsmen were driven to the Hamilton band room where they were welcomed by the members of the Hamilton Band. The massed bands then marched from the Public Library to the Town Hall where the Band's bazaar was in progress. The massed bands totalled 38 players (21 Hamilton, and 17 Te Awamutu) and as they marched down Victoria Street they were followed by fully 2000 people. Several selections were

played outside the hall and during the evening the Te Awamutu band, under conductor Ncwsome, played the two-step march *'Cuckoo" inside the building. The band's playing", notwithstanding the fact that three members were unable to be present, thus weakening its playing strength,was most creditable and was the subject of much favourable comment, whilst the neat appearance of the uniforms was voted vastly superior to that of theHa mil ton bandsmen. Throughout the evening the bazaar was continued, there being the customary attractions and sideshows. Very considerable interest was taken in the dancing by

pupils of Professor Cardston. The effect was most pleasing and it was hard to realise that by sixweeks' tuition some 200 children and citizens had attained such a thorough knowledge of all the pretty dances and marches. The funds of the band will materially benefit as a result of this carnival. The organisation was perfect and reflects great credit upon all those responsible, and it is

hoped that the Te Awamutu band will, at some future date, 1 strive to attain a like success as, besides augmenting the available funds of this public institution, such a function is most entertaining and interesting to the general public. The Te Awamutu bandsmen returned by the main trunk express bringing with them the hearty good wishes of their fellow Hamilton bandsmen.