1890 | Date | Event | Time |
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Mon | 18/08/1890 | Local papers contained advertisments showing that Gravesend Town Band arranged an excursion to Margate and Ramsgate with the London, Chatham and Dover Railway Company. Tickets were available via any Band member with train pick-ups available from Gravesend, Rosherville, Southfleet, Farningham, Fawkham, Chatham, New Brompton, Grays, Tilbury Docks and Tilbury. Ticket prices were either 4s. or 3s.6d, with half price tickets available to those under 15 years of age. The train returned from Margate at 7.45 p.m., Ramsgate at 8 p.m. and would arrive in Gravesend in time for the Last Boat at the Gravesend Town Pier. | |
Sat | 13/12/1890 | From The Gravesend Reporter GRAVESEND TOWN BAND. Established Over 11 Years. ---- SPECIAL NOTICE. --- The Committee and Members of the above Band beg most respectfully to tender their Annual Subscribers and the public generally their SINCERE THANKS for their generous support during the year, And beg to announce that they intend to CONTINUE PLAYING in different parts of the town during the Christmas Season, under the direction of their efficient leader, Mr. J. Ward (late Royal Maring Band). The Music Selected will be Appropriate for the Season. Collectors will be appointed to collect while the Band is playing, and the WHOLE of the PROCEEDS will be handed over to the GRAVESEND HOSPITAL (Children's Ward). This being for a deserving institution, it is hoped that the Public will give their generous support. Subscriptions will be thankfully received by the Secretary, E. DENNIS, 15, Windmill-street. Note: "Established over 11 Years" implies the band was formed in 1879 |
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1892 | Date | Event | Time |
Sat | 13/02/1892 | Advertisement in "The Era": Wanted, bandmaster, for Gravesend Town Band. First-class Cornet Player preferred. For particulars, apply E. Dennis, Sec., 15, Windmill-st., Gravesend. |
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Mon | 08/08/1892 | The members of Court and Sanctuary "Robin Hood," Ancient Order of Foresters and Shepherds, 2694, held their Annual Grand Fete in the Bat and Ball Grounds, Gravesend. The Gravesend Town Band and Band of the Training Ship "Arethusa" paraded the Town in the Morning and played selections of music on the grounds during the Afternoon and Evening | |
Mon | 08/08/1892 | Local papers contained advertisments showing that Gravesend Town Band arranged an excursion to Hastings. Tickets were available from Dartford, Greenhithe at 4/- and Northfleet, Gravesend, Higham and Strood at 3/6, with children half-price. Special terms and reserved carriages were available for choirs, schools and congregations. | |
1894 | Date | Event | Time |
Wed | 25/04/1894 | Corporation Of Gravesend Whole Court minutes line 53 shows - "Gordon Recreation Ground (Sunday Music).—The Town Clerk reported he had received an application from the Gravesend Town Band and Gravesend Excelsior Band to be allowed to play in the Gordon Memorial Grounds on Sunday afternoons during the summer months. The applications were referred to the Paving, Lighting and Works Committee." |
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Fri | 27/04/1894 | Corporation Of Gravesend Paving, Lighting, And Works Committee minutes line 59 shows - "Gordon Memorial Ground (Sunday Music).—After consideration of the subject by the Council the Committee recommended that the Gravesend Town Band and Gravesend Excelsior Band be permitted to play in the Recreation Ground during the summer months on alternate Sunday afternoons." |
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Fri | 14/09/1894 | Gravesend Town Band onboard the Passenger Steamship Koh-i-Noor, owned by Palace Steamers Limited. This trip was the first annual benefit for Capt. J.R.Holland, a native of Gravesend. The Ship sailed from Clacton Pier around the Sunk, a lightship, and back to Clacton. Music played included Hearts of Oak, A Life on the Ocean Wave, The Bay of Biscay, and other nautical airs while a number of papers, parcels and periodicals were transferred to the Sunk. | 14.45 - 16.45 |
1896 | Date | Event | Time |
1896 | Various Corporation Of Gravesend Committee minutes show that -
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1896 | Corporation Of Gravesend Paving, Lighting, And Works Committee minutes line 43 shows - "Gordon Grounds.—A letter having been read from the Gravesend Town Band, which had been strengthened by several members of the Borough Band, requesting permission to perform selections of music on the Promenade on Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons, the music to be suited to the day, the Committee recommended that permission be given during the pleasure of the Council, and invited the bandmaster to attend their next meeting to confer on the subject." |
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Fri | 13/03/1896 | Corporation Of Gravesend Paving, Lighting, And Works Committee minute shows - "Music.—Read an application from the Gravesend Borough Band to be allowed to play on the Promenade on Sunday afternoons and Wednesday evenings during the summer months. The consideration of the application was deferred until similar applications from other bodies had been received." |
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Fri | 24/04/1896 | Corporation Of Gravesend Paving, Lighting, And Works Committee minutes show - "Music.—With reference to the application by the Gravesend Boro. Band, for permission to perform selections of sacred music on Sunday afternoons and miscellaneous music on Wednesday evenings on the promenade, referred to in former minutes, the Town Clerk was directed to intimate to the Secretary that the Committee would not be averse to permit such perfomances if they were rendered by a band selected from the best members of bands now existing in the Borough." |
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Fri | 19/06/1896 | Corporation Of Gravesend Paving, Lighting, And Works Committee minutes show - "Gordon Grounds (Music).—Read letters from the Bandmaster, asking that an enclosure should be arranged in which the performers could play without being unduly pressed by the children and the public generally, and that the Council should reconsider their decision with regard to collections on Sunday. It appeared that under the present system five performances had realised only 17s. 1½d. net. It was referred to the Mayor, Chairman, Deputy Mayor, Alderman Cooper, and Councillor Archer to inspect the band-stands in the Terrace Gardens and on the Kent and Essex Estate, and report to this Committee, and meantime the Town Clerk was directed to inform the Bandmaster that the subjects referred to by him are under the consideration of the Committee." |
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Wed | 29/07/1896 | Gravesend Town Band came 2nd in a contest held at Terrace Pier, Gravesend as part of the Gravesend, Northfleet, and District Horticultural Society annual summer show, winning a prize of £5 and a cornet worth nine guineas. (Conductor: R.J.Marke of Stamford, Test piece: Gems of Albion). | |
1897 | Date | Event | Time |
1897 | Various Corporation Of Gravesend Committee minutes show that -
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Sat | 15/05/1897 | Gravesend Town Band, 3rd place, Reading Contest (Second Section). (Conductor: R.J.Marke, Adjudicator: James Ord Hume, Test piece: Wales, a selection of Welsh melodies, arranged by James Ord Hume) The band achieved 5th position in March Contest. Northfleet Temperance Band was placed 2nd in the second section. |
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Sat | 22/05/1897 | Article mentioning Gravesend Town Band contesting on p7 in the Reading Mercury | |
Tue | 06/07/1897 | The Band performed selections of music at the big lamp in Parrock-street, including the contest selection "Gems of Victorian Melody", which was to be performed at the Bexley Context on the morrow. A collection was made to defray expenses. J.T.Nash & J.J.Denton were the collectors | Evening |
Wed | 07/07/1897 | Gravesend Town Band came 2nd in a contest at Bexleyheath. (Conductor: B.Marke, Test piece: Victorian Melodies) Possible typo of conductor's name - R.Marke) |
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Sat | 04/09/1897 | Band contest, Lower Dolphin Ground, Dolphin Hotel, Slough. There was a very strong wind, and clouds, but no rain. The band tent was damaged, and poles lifted out of the ground on a number of occasions. Gravesend Town Band had 21 musicians and played first of seven bands, they were conducted by Mr. R. J. Marke. The test piece was "Gems of Victorian Melody" and their second selection of their own choice was "Smiles and Tears". Adjudicator Mr. G. T .H. Seddon of London placed Aylesbury Printing Works 1st, Slough and Chalvey 2nd, North London Temperance 3rd and Feltham 4th. The other bands were not placed: Gravesend Town, Midland Railway Locomotive, Uxbridge and Hillingdon. 2 expected bands did not attend: Willesden Junction, Woburn Sands. | Afternoon |
Wed | 08/12/1897 | Corporation Of Gravesend Whole Court minutes show - "Town Band.—His Worship also stated that the Town Band had purchased some £250 worth of new brass instruments, which they wished should belong to the Town to be used by the members of the Band. The scheme they proposed was set out in a print which had been circulated amongst the members of the Court. The Band propose to open a Banking account, and they have asked the Mayor, with an Alderman and a Councillor (Mr. Alderman Butchard and Mr. Councillor Penney) to allow their names to be employed for such account. If no member of the council had any adverse view to express, then those gentlemen proposed to accede to the request so made to them." |
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1898 | Date | Event | Time |
Tue | 22/03/1898 | Played at the new public hall for the first day of Gravesend Football Club's grand bazaar, loan exhibition and picture gallery. Two enjoyable concerts were given in the upper hall, and selections of music were also given from the balcony by the Gravesend Town Band. | 14.00 - |
Tue | 31/05/1898 | Gravesend Town Band came 5th in a contest at Luton. (Conductor: R.J.Marke, Test piece: La Favorita) | |
Sat | 18/06/1898 | Band contest, promoted by the Gravesend Town Band, on the Football Ground. The bands assembled at one o'clock at the Jubilee Clock Tower and played to the contest ground. Gravesend Town Band was in the second section. Northfleet Temperance was in the first section which was won by Rushden Temperance Band. Mayor Mr. G. M. Arnold presented the prizes. Rushden, conducted by Mr. H. Baker, gave two concerts on Sunday - afternoon and evening, on the promenade. |
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Mon | 01/08/1898 | August Bank Holiday fete at Maidstone Athletic Groundwith over 6,000 people in attendance. The Gravesend Town Band—a strong combination of musicians—discoursed sweet music throughout the proceedings. |
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Sat | 03/09/1898 | Gravesend Town Band, 2nd place, Apsley Contest. (Conductor: R.J.Marke) | |
Wed | 23/11/1898 | Corporation Of Gravesend Market Opening Sub-Committee minutes line 10 shows - "Market Opening.—It was resolved to recommend the Town Council to proceed in state from the Town Hall up High street and so round to the Market accompanied by the Volunteer Band." "Volunteer Band" most probably refers to the 1st K.A.V. Band. |
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1899 | Date | Event | Time |
1899 | Various Corporation Of Gravesend Committee minutes show that -
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Sun | 02/04/1899 | Gravesend Town Band played a programme of Music, including the descriptive Fantasia, "Joan of Arc" (test piece to be played at Barnet Contest on Easter Monday [see 03/04/1899]), in the Town Hall New Market, by kind permission of the Town Council. Collection in aid of the Band Funds. Collector, T. Higgins. Conductor, R. J. Mark.. Hon. Secretary. J. J. Denton. | 20.00 - |
Mon | 03/04/1899 | Gravesend Town Band, not placed, Barnet Contest. | |
Sat | 29/04/1899 | Gravesend Town Band, not placed, Berkhamsted Contest. (Conductor: R.J.Marke, Test piece: Songs of the Sea) Joint 2nd place in March contest. 2nd prize (10s.) divided between Gravesend and Watford LNWR (London and North Western Railway) |
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Sat | 13/05/1899 | The South Eastern Gazette reported that the Mayor of Maidstone had received a communication from the Gravesend Town Band asking if they would be allowed to perform in the town Gardens. They would not charge anything for their services, but would collect from the listeners. The matter had been referred to the Recreation and Allotments Committee. | |
Wed | 17/05/1899 | Corporation Of Gravesend Watch Committee minutes show - "Market (Music).—The Chief Constable suggested that printed notices should be displayed in the Market Place during the performance of the Town Band, reminding visitors that it was a promenade concert, and requesting them to keep moving to the right." |
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Thu | 18/05/1899 | Corporation Of Gravesend Town Hall And Market Committee minutes show - "Market (Music).—The application of the Gravesend Town Band for permission to play in the covered Market, next Sunday evening, was granted on the former terms." |
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Sun | 21/05/1899 | Concert, Covered Market, Gravesend. | |
Sat | 19/08/1899 | Contest held at Gravesend, not known if Gravesend Band competed. | |
Mon | 25/09/1899 | Corporation Of Gravesend Town Hall And Market Committee minutes show - "Market (Music).—With reference to the application of the Gravesend Town Prize Band, referred by the Council, it was recommended that it be acceded to on the following terms :—
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