ANNUAL MEETING VOLUNTEER BAND

West Coast Times, Issue 14140, 17 June 1907, Page 4

ANNUAL MEETING VOLUNTEER BAND

The annual meeting of the Hokitikn Volunteer Band has been held, Mr Seyrr.o^r occupying the chair. A large attoudiu.ee of members were preseuc.

Tb»i secretary submitted a statement of icceiptsand expenditure for the year ju*r clo« d. The soundness of the financial p sition wa« evidenced by the satis* fiCM.ry credit ra'ance at the bank.

The following report was submitted by the secretary, Mr A. Sapelton:— '

Iv presenting tbe annual report of the Hokitika Volunteer Bind, I have to congratulate the members ou tbo financial position, there being a substantial j credit balance brought forward for the coming year. The improvement in the phyers from a musical point of view is doubtless to be attributed to tbe invaluable services rendered by tbe conductor, Mr H. Seymour. He has instilled into the members the necessity of practising regularly, so that they may obtain :i high state of proficiency. The bat-d's playing streDgth ia 28 members (20 aenurs and 8 juniors), and although the practises have been satisfactorily attended, members mutt assist Mr Seymour as much as possible in carrying out bis arduous duties. A ep»cial feature in connection with their conductor's tuition is that he selects only the choicest music available, which fact is appreciated by not only the members, but also the general public.

I have, on behalf of members, to specially thank Miss flawkea for , the many acts of kindness in connection with tbe welfare of the band. The manner in which that lady has attended to the music atd instruments must buva involved an immense amour tof hbour on her pait, and the members, one and all, deeply appreciate hf r kind assistance. * ~

Again congratulating members on the firaaial position, which is certainly hotter tbuD ithaa been tor y^arspast.

The following officers were elected for the ens6ing term:— Patron, H L Michel. President. J G Wbite, Etq. Vice President?, Rev. Ftrther Aubrey, Rtv H Leech, J Mundl, Esq. Honoiary mem-bets:—Mes-sra G J RobtrtF, R Acbts^D, W E Williams, W.Bruy, W Winchester, F Eisfelder. B Ross, aenr., G Perry, H Hughe! 1 , H M Ooulson. H Jonep, G Dee, G A Wood, J McUtosh, L Nicholson, F King, F Groufski, R M King, A Naylor, E B Mabin, W Keller, E J Lloyd, J J Clarke, V 3 Dutne, W, DuncaD, J McNpnghton, E H Robinsou, A Ben janair, Dr Teiohleuiaon, Dr Mac Andrew, W J Renton, DSt George, J D Lynch, G H Ei&f elder, J Downej?, F Siller.% T Li, Ralfe, A J Mortor, H Prestob, T Palmer, A Sreadman, J Wilsou, F. Rickard, D J Evanp, Sergeant Follt-y, H. Benneit, B. (-J Wake, is Williams', F. Eggling, A D MacfHilmo, W War>, J G Malfroy, U Malfroy, F (J Waie, n Lynch, A Littl?, J Jones (J ITannam, W Perry, B Andrewes, W Hall, J Morgan, J Na!df:r 3 A, ChcsDOj , J J Burke. Conductor, Mr H Seymour. Bandmaster, L S Sarg'son, Band Seargeanr, D Greaney. Drum' major. Hon. -secretary, A E Stapelton. Hon. tieasmer, H ISchultz.

A vote of thanks was passed to the retiring officers a id to all those who bad assisted in connection with the welfare of tbe band.