Tramway Band Notes

On Our Job, Issue 2, 1 October 1943, Page 3

Tramway Band Notes

A VERY pleasant social, evening was held in the band room on .Wednesday, August 18, the occasion being a welcome home to two of our band members, Bob Milligan and Reg Scott, home from the Middle East on furlough. There were about a hundred guests present, including Frank Lloyd, a life member of the band also home on furlough from the Middle East, Mr. Alf Burns and Mr. Joe King, Secretary and Treasurer, respectively, of the Tramway Comforts Committee, and Mr. Harry Tankard, another life member of the band. Mr. C. Patchett, chairman of the band, in a well-chosen speech, extended a hearty welcome to the guests of the evening, assuring them of the delight of all at having them with us and our hopes that they would have a pleasant holiday while on furlough. Mr. Franklin, conductor of the band, joined with the chairman in extending to the guests a hearty welcome home. Bob Milligan, in his reply, paid a feeling tribute to the memory of the late Jack Foster, a member of the band who lost his life on active service overseas. Reg Scott expressed his thanks to the Comforts Committee for the manner in which they had looked after the welfare of the members of the band serving overseas. Frank Lloyd, who was included in the welcome, replied in his usual humorous manner. Mr. Joe King replied on behalf of the Comforts Committee and thanked Mr. Scott for his kindly reference to the committee. During the evening items were given by Miss and Master Tait (xylophone duo), Bob Milligan (cornet solo), and Messrs. Sharp and Tindle (novelty item). Dancing was indulged in for the rest of the evening, the M.C. being the popular Ernie Bull. The music for the dancing was supplied by Ray Middleton’s Orchestra and Dick Duncan’s Rhythm Boys. The arrangements for supper were in the capable hands of Mr. and Mrs. Angus Burns.