MASTERTON BAND.

Wairarapa Daily Times, 22 May 1928, Page 5

MASTERTON BAND.

ANNUAL MEETING. “The band has experienced a difficult _ycar, and at times it appeared impossible to carry on,” stated Mr B. Rick;ard, secretary of the Masterton Municipal Band, in his report for the twelve .months ending on March 31st last, presented at the annual meeting of the •band last iiight. “Through lack of employment, many members have had to leave Masterton, and it is only the tenacity of a few members that has kept the band going. Unfortunately, too,

the conductor, Mr ,T. Noble, decided he could not continue, and his resignation dates as from March 31st of this The band made twenty-nine public appearances, of which fifteen were free concerts, at which no collections or •charges were made. During the year •seventy-five practices were held. The .average attendance at all .parades was seventeen. The committee met* ten times during the year, the average attendance of committeemen being six. 'There were thirty-eight members on the roll at the end of 1926. Of these, twenty-nine resigned and seventeen of them left Masterton (seven to Wellington, two to Petone, two to Carterten, and one each to Greytown, Napier, Hastings, Nelson, Featherston and Ek- ■ ctahuna). I am glad to say that pros-

pects for the future point to better things. Mr R. J. Young consented to take over the conductorship, and already his work is bearing fruit. The • current roll shows twenty-six members.

His experience in matters musical and •organising ability will, we think, assist place the band on a much better Greater, interest is being taken both by the bandsmen and the public in the band generally, and many ■old and staunch members have again .joined up. This, together with a strong team of lads receiving tuition, must ev- • entually make for improvement. Tn •conclusion, we tender our sincere thanks to the public for support and to old bandsmen who are always willing to .assist the band to fill its engagements. We specially wish to thank the MasterTen Borough Council for continued support, and trust that we can show to this body that their confidence is not misplaced.” The balance-sheet shows a credit at . bank of £Bl 13s 9d, and a balance of cassets over liabilities amounting to • .£lll6l 8s s)d.' Officers for the ensuing year were el■eeted aa follow: —Bandmaster, held -over; sergeant, Mr -L. A. Askew; treas- ■ urer, Mr W. G. Lamb; auditor, Mr W. ‘ Jago; secretary, Mr B. Rickard; committee, Messrs L. Pearson, J. Cosgrove, i Ji, 'Harrison and E. Gray. Ajt was agreed that the band give Hun day concerts during the winter months in the Opera House.

FRASER GAUGE CONCERTS. As with other world singers, Amy Hvans and Fraser Gauge have both •found Fluenzol an effective throat •gprgle and nasal irrigant, and William Mollision, of the London stage, has expressed the oninion that the use of Hluenzol rapidly clears the throat and is conducive to clear articulation. Professional singers and actors value Flu•enzol, as freedom from colds and liuskiness means so much to them.