Late Borough Band

Cr. Lyon furnished a report on the property of the late band, compiled by himself and Mr S. F. Treloar (band trustees) and thought the council should take steps to a secure it. The instruments were in a dilapidated condition and out of tune, and it a would take £100 to get a new set. 

Crs. Finegan and Cherry suggested that the trustees, on behalf of the council, should use their own discretion in collecting, and a then report to the council. The Mayor thought it a retrograde movement to allow the band to lapse, but he was not prepared to blame anyone for it. When he was on the committee they had done their best to keep it going.

Cr. Wise: And did so, too; not like the new committee

The Mayor: At last they became imbued with the idea it was owing to their mismanagement it was not going properly, so after clearing off their liability they resigned in a body. A new committee was appointed by the people, but now he was very sorry to see the whole affair had collapsed. He was still in hopes that when the people realised they had lost the band some steps would be taken to revive it, as it only needed a little enthusiasm.

The suggestion was agreed to.

The Swimming Matches
Tomorrow the Aquatic Sports, which there is reason to believe are now a permanent institution in Sale, will take place at the Latrobe Bridge, and we doubt not there will be a fine muster of people. Elsewhere, the Mayor invites the burgesses to observe the day as a general holiday.

A special attraction will be the debut of the Borough Band, who will play various selections during the progress of the thirteen events which will bhe contested. On Saturday night entries were received by Mr Carter, when 7 entered for the boys race, under 14; 10 for the boys aged 12; 4 aged under 16; 5 aged under 10; 5 for the all comers' 440 yards; 5 for the Grand Match 880 yards; 5 for swimming on the back; 4 diving all comers; 4 in the event under 16; in all 54 entries for the several events, but several post entries are expected.

Conveyances (carriages) will ply between the Bridge and Sale, and we may remind intending spectators that the programme will open at 1 o'clock. Lists of entries and the colours will be obtainable from the Secretary or members of the committee.