TRENTHAM BAND NEWS

Camp News, Volume 2, Issue 102, 12 December 1941, Page 7

TRENTHAM BAND NEWS

The Trentham Camp Band journeyed to Masterton on the 20th November under the management of the Masterton Inter House Club. After' an uneventful trip a good crowd was at the station to meet the Band. The day being very warm Major Smith very soon had the Band in marching formation and paraded into the town playing most spirited marches. They were escorted to the Cosy Tea Rooms prior to partaking of lunch. Mr. Daubney, president of ■ the Masterton Inter House Club extended a very hearty welcome to the Trentham Military Band and Concert Party. After lunch the Band marched to the Y.M.C.A. building where billeting arrangements were made. In the afternoon’* the Inter House Competition eventuated at the Masterton Park. The attendance was a record, some four or five thousand being present. The judges for the Girls’ Military Display were Captains T. Cronin, P. J. Thompson and R. Doughty from the Trentham Military Camp. These officers were very keen in their work. The decisions were very popular. Results were as follows: Cody’s Ist; W.F.C.A., 2nd; and Hugo & Shearer, 3rd. An item creating interest was the Bandsmen’s race, resulting in J. Stevens, Ist; T. O’Leary, 2nd; and Lloyd Lee, 3rd. The time registered was very fast for Bandsmen and Bandsman Stevens deserved his cherished

prize. , \ At the conclusion of the sports items a grand display was given by i the contesting teams. This were very picturesque. The various colours showing very effectively. Two Bands supplied the music, the j

Masterton Municipal, playing for the marching displays and the Trentham Military Band supplying the music for the competition marching. On Sunday afternoon the visiting Band rendered a well selected pro-

gramme under the conductorship of Captain Pike. The vast crowd showing their appreciation with prolonged applause. At the termination of the programme the Band performed the , Ceremonial Retreat . A synopsis of . this impressive event was explained ■ per loud speakers to enable the public to follow the different phases. • This display was considered by many of the onlookers to be the finest witnessed on the Park. These were very complimentary to . Captain Pike (music) and staff-sgt.-major Smith (military). On Monday morning the Band was conveyed to the Masterton Hospital and played a very appropriate programme, some items of request were l played for the Maori patients and were greatly appreciated. At the finish of the programme ice-creams were handed round and relished. Previous to our return to town the doctor in charge, thanked Captain Pike and his Band for supplying such a spirited programme. Captain Pike suitably responded. I After the final lunch in Masterton

j the Band marched through the main : street to the station playing that grand old March “Gill Bridge.” Many Masterton friends assembled at the station to bid the boys cheerio. The hospitality shown to our. Band boys was .never to be forgotten and has been the means of making many friends. The question was asked by many. Not “when are you going away?” but when are you coming back? The Trentham Band boys owe a debt of gratitude to the residents of Masterton who billeted them and made their short stay so pleasant. SPORTING INDULGENCE. The latest sporting pastime in our

midst is at present wrestling. Just recently two contestants made their debut in a ring formed in the Band Hut. Namely “Tiger’ Roberts and “Bull” Baxter, late of Wellington, The judges for this event were Sgt. McPherson, Drummer Winnie and Bandsman' Findlay in charge of the gong. The responsibility of time keeper was left in the hands of Bandsman E. Jones. But am sorry to relate the time was very erratic and met with disapproval of the onlook-

ers. It appears the clock was a recent purchase from Woolworths, Hawera. The bout was very even; in the first round Tiger Roberts showed excellent technique in his flying tackles and the clever side stepping of Bull Baxter evaded some serious punishment. Only two rounds were witnessed. The referee’s announcement of a draw was well received by the numerous spectators.