Phineas Bower
Born Queensbury Yorkshire in 12th September, 1846, began to play euphonium around 1866, joined Black Dyke as bandmaster 1st January 1875, left 31 December 1895. Father of Fred Bower (solo trombone at Black Dyke for over 25 years.)
| Date | Contest | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep 1904 | Langford Contest |
Bedford Town Band
|
| 03 Oct 1896 | Newcastle upon Tyne Olympia Contest |
West Hartlepool Old
|
| 19 Sep 1896 | Houghton-le-Spring Contest |
West Hartlepool Old
|
| 07 Jul 1892 | Kirton Contest |
City of Lincoln Band
|
| 12 Apr 1884 | Bentham Contest |
Manningham
|