20 bands entered, 6 competed.
Prizes: £72 and £26 10s euphonium, £42 and £12 10s cornet, £15
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. "