| Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Test Piece: | Joan of Arc [Round] 1884 |
| Adjudicators: | George Asch , Thomas Evans , James Lawson |
| Venue: | Olympia, West Kensington, Hammersmith and Fulham, Greater London, England, UK |
| Position | Band | Conductor |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Stalybridge Borough
|
Alexander Owen |
| 2 |
Rushden Temperance Silver Prize
|
George Fred Birkenshaw |
| 3 |
Batley Old
|
Benjamin Denton Jackson |
|
Linthwaite
|
J. Sidney Jones | |
|
Todmorden Old
|
Unknown |
See
http://www.ibew.org.uk/misc17.htm
http://www.studygroup.org.uk/Archives/25/1888%20IRISH%20EXHIBITION%20OLYMPIA.htm
"In 1888 a competition was held at the Irish Exhibition, at which the prizes were awarded thus - First day - first prize, Wyke Old Brass Band, conducted by Mr. J. Gladney; second prize, Leeds Forge Band, Mr. E. Swift; third prize, Wyke Temperance Band, Mr. E. Swift. Second day - first prize, Staleybridge Borough Band, Mr. A. Owen; Linthwaite Band; Mr. J. S. Jones; Rushden Temperance Silver Prize Band, Mr. G. F. Birkinshaw."
15 bands entered this second contest.
The band to which the first prize has been awarded will perform in the Exhibition every day and evening until the end of the week.
Prizes - 1st £55, 2nd £20.