Format: | Other |
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Adjudicators: | James Amers |
Venue: | Greenbank, Darlington |
Position | Band | Conductor |
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1 | Leeds Model | Oliver Butterfield |
2 | Felling | J. Clemitson |
3 | Milburn's (Middlesbrough) | R. Nelson |
4 | West Hartlepool | Unknown |
See
http://www.ibew.org.uk/misc4287.htm
Band Contest - Greenbank, Darlington
A gala took place under the auspices of the Darlington Free Gardeners, in the beautiful grounds of Greenbank, which, with the view of the mansion, was allowed by Mr. H. K. Spark. Excursions being run from Newcastle, Shields, Sunderland, Redcar, Middlesbro', &c., a large company gathered, and between 3,600 and 4,000 persons entered the grounds. In the band contest the first prize of £15 was won by the Leeds Model Band, the second of £10 by the Felling Band, the third of £5 by Milburn's Middlesbro' Band. The only other band competing was West Hartlepool. Mr. J. H. Amos, of Newcastle, was the judge. In the evening a concert by the Darlington Sax-horn Band took place. There were also various games and sports.