The annual dinner took place on Saturday, March 23rd. May he live to see Headington among the first-class bands of England. Nothing is too much for him to do, if it will benefit his band and he is just as hardworking in the cause of the Association.
C E Clifton too, the band has a gem of a secretary, such as few bands in this district possess.
BUY SILVER 1940 1950 OLDS CORNET PROFESSIONAL
Mr A F Brooks, the professional conductor, has brought the Headington Band along wonderfully durung the past few years, ably supported by Mr W.T. Norwood, the brilliant solo cornet of the band and also of the solo horn player, whose tone and execution was great. The programme presented by the band was of a very high order, only our first-class bands could excel in the class of music played. The hall was filled to the last seat, and the gangways were filled with standing music-lovers. Headington Silver Band's last indoor concert of the season took place at the Town Hall, Oxford, on Sunday, March 16th. Oxford Chronicle and Reading Gazette - Friday 28 March 1924 Woodcock, North, Wornand, Bateman and Mattock also contributed to the programme, which was enjoyed by all present. Leonard now recovered from his indisposition which prevented him from being present at the band's recent concert in the Town Hall was in good form, and gave several songs during the evening in his well-known style. The remainder of the evening was given up to enjoyment. Brayne kindly came to the rescue, and offered the band the use of the Cowley Road Palace for rehearsals. Recently the band had to forego the Sunday morning rehearsal, owing to complaints being made by someone in the neighbourhood.
band had a hardworking, enthusiastic vice-president, one who was always on ready to do anything in his power to keep up the band's standard of efficiency. If they kept on as they were going now, there was no doubt but that they would in the course of time be able to rank with the best bands in the country. Gray, who also spoke said that Headington was now one of the best bands in Oxfordshire and district, but its ultimate aim was to be one of the best in England. July 19th Aldbourne July 26th, and at Witney contest. It is hoped to be able to publish an extract from the balance sheet in the near future The band intends to compete this year at Swindon contest, May 24th May 31st Henley, June 21st Fairford, July 12th Oxford.
The the band during the past twelve months has amounted to over £400, and there is a balance on the right side of over £100. The band winning the shield three times becomes the owner and the Headington band will spare no effort to retain this fine trophy. Five contests had been entered, and prizes had been won at each, including first prize and the "British Bandsman" Cup at Fairford which, if won again, will become the property of the band and the "Frank Gray" Shield and first prize at the Oxford contest last August. Clifton, the able secretary, spoke of the band's progress during the past twelve Months. Brayne, vice-presidents of the band, were present, as well as over fifty members and supporters: The host Mr. The second annual dinner the Headington Silver Band took place on Saturday at the band's' headquarters, the Britannia, Headington.
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