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TOWN BAND
[Welland Tribune, 14 May 1897]
NEGOTIATIONS are in progress for the revival of our town band. It would be a mistake to allow the band instruments to go from Welland to a smaller (but more liberal and enterprising place). Not many years ago our band accompanied the firemen to Niagara Falls; as the parade hour drew near the streets were filled with sightseers. From the balcony of the American hotel we had the pleasure of viewing company after company and band after band. At last a band in natty white coats and rattling off an inspiring air swung into Bridge street, and was received with a hearty cheer. A St. Louis gentleman who sat by us said, “There’s an American turnout, you bet,” joining heartily in the applause. It was Welland band and Welland firemen, and Wellanders were proud of ‘em.
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