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1921<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

Unveiling War Memorial Nov 1921<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"War<\/a><\/p>\n

The Silsden Brass Band led the procession of ex-servicemen to the unveiling of the Silsden War Memorial on 12th<\/sup> November 1921.\u00a0\u00a0 Among the 200 wreaths and floral tributes laid at the memorial was one that read \u2018In Remembrance of Fred Taylor from the members of Silsden Brass Band, honouring him as a former member of the Band.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The unveiling was done by fifteen children, eight girls and seven boys, whose fathers\u2019 had died in the Great War, together with Miss Hannah Faulkner whose tragedy epitomises the effect of the conflict on local communities.\u00a0\u00a0 She had lost three brothers, while a fourth was described as \u2018maimed for life\u2019.\u00a0\u00a0 Each child pulled a cord which collectively released a covering to reveal the memorial.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Silsden Band Room 1920<\/p>\n

1921<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

Band\u2019s Charabanc\u2019s Tour.<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Keighley News 6th<\/sup> August 1921.<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The members of the Silsden Brass Band, along with a number of friends, took part in a charabanc tour on Sunday.\u00a0\u00a0 The party numbering about 70 left Silsden at 7 a.m. and journeying by way of Kildwick, Skipton and Hellifield, reached Settle shortly before 9 o\u2019clock.\u00a0\u00a0 At the latter place selections were rendered by the band in the market square, and were listened to by a very good audience.\u00a0\u00a0 Leaving Settle, the party proceeded to Kirby Lonsdale, where after dinner, the band marched through the town to the parade ground playing on the way, by special request, the march arranged by the late Mr Edward Newton (Silsden) entitled \u2018True Till Death\u2019.\u00a0\u00a0 The band went through a full programme of music before a large audience, and also played by request, \u2018The Pirates of Penzance\u2019, for which they received an enthusiastic encore responding with the late Mr Newton\u2019s setting of \u2018Realms of Bliss\u2019.\u00a0\u00a0 After tea they journeyed to Ingleton, where another programme was gone through in the football field before a large gathering.\u00a0\u00a0 On leaving the football field the band formed up and played that stirring march \u2018Sons of The Brave\u2019 the crowd following until the charabancs were reached at the top of the town.\u00a0\u00a0 Home was reached shortly after 11 o\u2019clock after a most enjoyable day.\u00a0 The band fund was considerably augmented as a result of the concerts given during the day.\u00a0\u00a0 The district covered was familiar to members of the old Silsden Band, some of whom were amongst the party and were able to renew acquaintance with a good many old friends.\u00a0\u00a0 Many appreciative references were made during the day to the bands efforts which it was said were reminiscent of those of the old band of thirty years ago.\u00a0\u00a0 The conductor was Mr R Murgatroyd (Bandmaster).<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brass Band Finances.<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Keighley News September 24th<\/sup> 1921.<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The annual meeting of the Silsden Brass Band was held recently at the bandroom in Skipton Road, Mr J Hunter presiding.\u00a0\u00a0 The report presented by the secretary (Mr N Murgatroyd) stated that the band had a very successful year.\u00a0\u00a0 The financial statement as presented by Mr A Roden (Treasurer) showed the income to have been \u00a3205 and the expenditure \u00a3168 leaving a balance in hand of over \u00a336 which was considered very satisfactory.\u00a0\u00a0 The officers elected were as follows:- Bandmaster Mr N Murgatroyd, Deputy Bandmaster Mr W Whitaker, Secretary Mr J Bradley, Treasurer Mr A Roden, Librarian Mr W Whitaker, Caretaker Mr V Hudson, Committee (outside members) Messrs J Hunter, Chairman E Booth, J Baldwin, F Green, T Hudson, T Saddington, G Bradley(Daisy Hill), G Bradley (Tufton Street), Band Members Messrs E Craven, W Whitaker, J Clarkson, S Lane, W Atkinson, J Jowett and H Roberts.\u00a0\u00a0 It was the unanimous opinion that the past year had been one of the\u00a0 most successful for a long time.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1922<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

Octanarian Bandsman\u2019s Death \u2013 Mr Samuel Newton of Silsden.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Keighley News January 21st<\/sup> 1922.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The death of a well known bandsman in the person of Mr Samuel Newton took place at his residence Bridge Street Silsden on Sunday morning. The deceased who had attained the age of eighty years, had had an interesting musical career.\u00a0\u00a0 He was one of a family of four brothers, three of whom, including the deceased took a great interest in brass bands.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

When the Crimean War broke out most of the members of the Silsden Band with some other musicians engaged with the 1st<\/sup> Royal Lancashire Militia to become the Band of the Regiment.\u00a0\u00a0 Lancaster being the Headquarters.\u00a0\u00a0 When peace was declared the regiment returned to Lancaster and some of the Silsden bandsmen, including Mr Newton, returned home, settled down and formed a band.\u00a0\u00a0 He was a member of the original brass band which went under the name of \u2018The Old Silsden Band\u2019.\u00a0\u00a0 His active association with brass bands at Silsden extended over a large number of years and it was only a few years ago that he ceased to be a player on account of old age.\u00a0\u00a0 In his younger days he was a well known euphonium player on which instrument he had a good reputation.\u00a0\u00a0 Although he did not aspire to the eminence of his brother the late Mr Edward Newton (whose musical compositions are known the world over) Sammy, by which name he was known locally always had the interests of the Silsden Band at heart and it was largely through his enthusiasm coupled with that of his colleagues that The Old Band had such a successful career.\u00a0\u00a0 His outstanding personality made him a familiar figure in the town.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The funeral took place in Silsden on Tuesday afternoon.\u00a0\u00a0 As the cortege proceeded to the Primitive Methodist Church the tune \u2018Departed\u2019 was trumpeted by Messrs H Roberts and E Saddington (members of the Silsden Brass Band).\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Among the former members of the Silsden Brass Band present were Messrs G Laycock, J Baldwin, R Bradley, E Clarkson, J Townson, J Taylor, W D Townson (Bradford), T Driver (Accrington), J Tillotson (Nelson) and J L Vickers (a former Band Master).\u00a0\u00a0 In addition \u00a0to those already mentioned were Messrs M Murgatroyd (Band Master), W Whitaker and J Clarkson, Mr F Metcalfe (Skipton) also attended.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Silsden Brass Band Lead Football Celebrations.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Keighley News April 29th 1922.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Remarkable Enthusiasm.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Silsden football team had a rousing reception on their return\u00a0 to Silsden on Saturday evening. The Silsden Band met the victorious team and their contingent of supporters in Keighley Road and the procession proceeded to Bolton Road end the cup being displayed in the front of the Charabancs.\u00a0\u00a0 Mr W M Watson remarked that 32 years ago when the Keighley Cup Competition was first instituted Silsden were the winners.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Town Hall was thrown open for a free dance at which there was a crowded gathering the music being supplied by the Silsden Brass Band and Mr E\u00a0 Lee discharging the ceremonial duties.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Silsden Band Quartet Contest.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Keighley News February 11th<\/sup> 1922.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Silsden Brass Band held a quartet contest at the Town Hall on Saturday evening . There were eight entries and all turned up with the exception of Keighley Borough. Amongst them were two quartet parties from the Black Dyke Band. The players had the choice of any Messrs R Smith and Co\u2019s publications as the test piece and in four instances the piece chosen was \u201cLe Prophere\u201d.\u00a0 There was a novel party of four trombones from Brierfield under the leadership of Mr J Tillotson a former well known Silsden bandsman and they played \u201cThe North Wind\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0 A feature of the contest was the splendid performance given by Black Dyke (No 1) and Haworth whose efforts met with hearty applause.\u00a0\u00a0 The adjudicator was Mr J W Garratt (Denby Dale Huddersfield) who in his remarks at the close of the contest said \u201che was disappointed with some of the parties, but taking the contest all round there had been some really good playing\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0 His awards were Black Dyke No 1, Haworth 2, 3 Black Dyke (No 2), 4 Cowling.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Silsden Band Quartet Contest.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Keighley News February 11th<\/sup> 1922.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Silsden Brass Band held a quartet contest at the Town Hall on Saturday evening . There were eight entries and all turned up with the exception of Keighley Borough. Amongst them were two quartet parties from the Black Dyke Band. The players had the choice of any Messrs R Smith and Co\u2019s publications as the test piece and in four instances the piece chosen was \u201cLe Prophere\u201d.\u00a0 There was a novel party of four trombones from Brierfield under the leadership of Mr J Tillotson a former well known Silsden bandsman and they played \u201cThe North Wind\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0 A feature of the contest was the splendid performance given by Black Dyke (No 1) and Haworth whose efforts met with hearty applause.\u00a0\u00a0 The adjudicator was Mr J W Garratt (Denby Dale Huddersfield) who in his remarks at the close of the contest said \u201che was disappointed with some of the parties, but taking the contest all round there had been some really good playing\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0 His awards were Black Dyke No 1, Haworth 2, 3 Black Dyke (No 2), 4 Cowling.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1925<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

Band Concert at Steeton.<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Keighley News July11th 1925.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Silsden Brass Band on Sunday gave two concerts in the Flatts by permission of Mr and Mrs S Clough.\u00a0\u00a0 The attendance in the evening was somewhat spoiled by a motor accident which occurred at the top of St Stephens Road just as the concert was about to begin.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sacred Concert.<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Keighley News October 21 1925.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

A crowded audience attended a sacred concert given in the Picture Palace on Sunday evening given by the Silsden Brass Band.\u00a0\u00a0 The band under the conductorship of Mr G Robinson played several selections and the hymn \u2018Rock of Ages\u2019 to the tune by Redhead and local numbers were excellently sung by Miss M Brown (soprano) and Mr H Wilson (tensor), Miss C Saddington was the accompanist.\u00a0\u00a0 The proceeds were for the band fund.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brass Band Concert.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Keighley News December 5th<\/sup> 1925.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

A concert under the auspices of the Silsden Brass Band was given at the Picture Palace on Sunday evening before a large audience.\u00a0\u00a0 The band under the conductorship of Mr Gladney Robinson played pieces by Pickersgill, Rossini and Newton, the latter being \u2018Beauties of England\u2019 which the late Mr Edward Newton (Silsden) arranged for brass bands and which has served as a test piece at various band contests from time to time.\u00a0\u00a0 At the close the band played the hymn tune \u2018Silver Hill\u2019.\u00a0\u00a0 A silver collection was taken in aid of the band fund.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Silsden Picture House<\/em><\/p>\n

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Craven Herald March 24th<\/sup> 1933.<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Brass Band Concert.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Silsden Brass Band gave a concert at the Picture Palace on Sunday evening before a large attendance.\u00a0\u00a0 Miss Eileen Widdup (Soprano), Keighley, sang several songs very pleasingly, including \u2018Come Gladsome Spring\u2019 and \u2018My Heart is Like a Singing Bird\u2019 and Mr. Bertram Hagar (Tenor), Keighley, gave a number of impressive renderings.\u00a0\u00a0 He was recalled for \u2018My Dream\u2019 and responded with \u2018Take A Pair of Sparkling Eyes\u2019 from the Gondoliers.\u00a0\u00a0 The band under the conductorship of Mr. J. Bancroft played numerous pieces including \u2018The Student Prince\u2019 \u2018The Blue Prince\u2019 and \u2018Hailstorm\u2019.\u00a0\u00a0 Mr. Bancroft played the solo in the latter.\u00a0\u00a0 Mr. N. Murgatroyd was the accompanist.\u00a0\u00a0 Mr. T. Clarkson who presided appealed to the public of Silsden to give their support on behalf of the brass band.\u00a0\u00a0 He thanked Mr. Clifford Briggs for kindly allowing them the use of the Picture Palace and Mr. A. Read (Manager) for his assistance in making arrangements for the concert.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Craven Herald May 5th<\/sup> 1933.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Echo of a Silsden Dance.<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Brass Band request to council.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the council meeting correspondence the Chairman described as rather unusual a letter from Mr. T. Clarkson, secretary of the Silsden Brass Band, in which an appeal was made to the council for a reduction of the amount charged to the band for holding a dance at the Town Hall on Saturday evening last, which was not a success.\u00a0 As the council no doubt knew the effort was on behalf of the Band Instrument Fund.\u00a0\u00a0 They had been getting their instruments repaired as well as purchasing new ones, which had entailed considerable expense.\u00a0\u00a0 Their object was to make a good band, and anything\u00a0 the council could do to help them would be greatly appreciated.\u00a0\u00a0 The clerk said they had been charged the scale price which was \u00a31..11s..3d.\u00a0\u00a0 Mr. F. Watson ..does the letter state how much they have lost? \u2013 the chairman ..no it does not name the amount. \u2013 Mr. A. Wilson .. the secretary does not say they have lost money with the dance, but it was not a success. \u2013 Mr. J. Drury moved that the matter be taken by committee which was seconded by Mr. C. T. Fletcher and carried.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Old Time Dance.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Keighley News 6th<\/sup> May 1933.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Silsden Brass Band held a dance at the Town Hall on Saturday evening when they played old time dance music.\u00a0\u00a0 Messrs H Fowler and T Cooke officiated as Masters of Ceremonies.\u00a0\u00a0 The effort which was on behalf of the instrument fund was fairly well attended.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Keighley News 27th<\/sup> May 1933.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Silsden Brass Band held another successful dance at the Town Hall on Saturday providing old time music.\u00a0\u00a0 Master of Ceremonies was Mr T Cook.\u00a0\u00a0 The effort was on behalf of the instrument fund.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Old Silsden Bandroom.<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The drawing of the old Silsden Bandroom by Eric Simpson in the 1930\u2019s\u00a0 was thought to be located in the Greengates area of the town near Bradley Road.\u00a0\u00a0 The band may have used the upper room of the building in the centre of the drawing at the top of the steps.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The picture below of the site in Bradley Road reveals that most of the old property has been demolished and replaced by modern dwellings.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"old<\/a><\/p>\n

The band became defunct during the Second World War, a local resident remembers that in the 1950\u2019s the instruments were stored in a building\u00a0 near the site of the old British Legion Club.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1934<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

Keighley News July 14th<\/sup> page 13.<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday Sacred Concert.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Silsden Silver Band under the conductorship of Mr Edward Saddington gave a Sacred Concert in the Silsden playing fields on Sunday evening.\u00a0\u00a0 A capital programme of music comprised selections, marches and fantasias.\u00a0\u00a0 The concert was well supported by towns people.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keighley News August 11th<\/sup> page 10.<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Band Concert.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Silsden Silver Band gave a Sacred concert in the playing fields on Sunday afternoon.\u00a0\u00a0 A varied programme of music was played under the conductorship of Mr Edward Saddington.\u00a0\u00a0 The proceeds were in aid of the new uniform fund.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keighley News 6th<\/sup> October.<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opening of the new playing fields. – Silver Band officiates at the opening of the playing fields.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

In celebration of the event the plan was for the Silsden Scholars from both the elementary schools to meet in the Aireview School Playground and form a procession and walk to the playing field headed by the Silsden Brass Band ready for the arrival of the Princess Royal.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

On 29th<\/sup> September on the opening day an estimated three thousand people attended the event but heavy rain dampened the proceedings.\u00a0\u00a0 After the speeches of the local dignitaries there was a short ceremony of handing the silver key to the Princess, by the architect.\u00a0\u00a0 Her Royal Highnesses gracious declarations were received with echoing cheers.\u00a0\u00a0 Selections were then given by the Silsden Silver Band and Silsden Male Voice Choir.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Due to the inclement weather many of the planned activities had to be curtailed.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1935<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

Donations for Memorial Bandstand.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Silsden playing fields were opened in September 1934 by the Princess Royal.\u00a0\u00a0 The facilities will gradually be developed in subsequent years as finances allow.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Keighley News 6th<\/sup> May 1935<\/u><\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Memorial Bandstand Gift.<\/strong><\/p>\n

At a meeting of the Playing Fields Committee in 1935 a gift in the shape of a bandstand was donated, the bandstand had to comply with the general architecture in the grounds.\u00a0\u00a0 It is to be erected in memory of the late Edward Newton former Band Master at Silsden by members of his family.\u00a0\u00a0 Mr W Basnett moved that a letter of thanks be sent to donors, and this was seconded by Mr A Wilson and adopted.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keighley News May 11th<\/sup> 1935.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Silver Jubilee Procession and Tea.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the afternoon a procession of school children was formed at the Aire View and Hothfield Street Schools and proceeded to the Picture Palace in Bradley Road accompanied by members of The Council of Education Sub-Committee and the Silsden Silver Band.\u00a0\u00a0 After a display of appropriate pictures the children had tea at the Church Sunday School and the Kirkgate Methodist Sunday School.\u00a0\u00a0 During the afternoon the Silsden Silver Band played a selection of music at Bolton Road end, under the leadership of Mr J Hillary.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Keighley News 18th<\/sup> May 1935.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sacred Concert.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Silsden Silver Band gave a sacred concert at the Silsden Playing Fields on Sunday afternoon.\u00a0\u00a0 In spite of the bitterly cold weather a large company attended and a capital programme included the selections \u2018In Sunny Lands\u2019, \u2018Clarendon\u2019, \u2018La Champetre\u2019 and \u2018Rohemians\u2019 and at the close hymn tune \u2018Silver Hill\u2019 was played.\u00a0\u00a0 Mr J Hillary was the conductor.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keighley News 25th<\/sup> May 1935.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The band gave a concert on Sunday.\u00a0\u00a0 Items played were \u2018Drum Major\u2019, \u2018Dessert Song\u2019, \u2018Sailors Songs\u2019 and \u2018Old Lullaby\u2019 were included.\u00a0\u00a0 A cornet solo was played by Mr G Ward.\u00a0\u00a0 The proceeds were for the band fund.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Silver Bands Progress.<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Keighley News 12th<\/sup> October 1935.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Silsden Band Annual Meeting.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Mister Tom Cook (secretary) presided over the annual meeting of the Silsden Brass Band held in the band room Greengates on Tuesday evening. He presented a report of the past years activities and said the band was regaining the support of the town\u2019s people. He was very grateful to the people for the excellent support accorded the band in quite a number of efforts .\u00a0\u00a0 An encouraging feature had been the many favourable comments in Silsden on the progress of the band.\u00a0\u00a0 Mr H Jacobs submitted the financial statement which showed that a debt of \u00a3115..18s contracted mainly in the purchase of new uniforms had been reduced by \u00a360..16s..6d and now stood at \u00a355..1s..6d.\u00a0\u00a0 It was confidently expected that the debt would be cleared off in the coming year.\u00a0\u00a0 Thanks were expressed by the secretary to subscribers and workers.\u00a0\u00a0 The terms of the Band Master Mr J Hillary were <\/strong>again accepted and a compliment was paid to him for his successful efforts in bringing about an improvement in the band.\u00a0\u00a0 Officers were elected as follows:-\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Secretary \u2013 Mr Tom Cook, <\/strong><\/p>\n

Treasurer \u2013 Mr H Jacobs, <\/strong><\/p>\n

Librarian and Curator \u2013 Mr J Meegan, <\/strong><\/p>\n

Committee \u2013 (Playing Members) Messrs A Roden, E Roden, <\/strong><\/p>\n

H Broadhead, J Saddington.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

(Non-Playing Members) –\u00a0 Messrs J Smith, T Atkinson, A Broughton<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Silsden Band Tour.<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Keighley News 24th<\/sup> August 1935.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Silsden Silver Band along with a number of friends had an enjoyable outing under the ideal weather conditions on Sunday when they travelled in two buses to Ripon.\u00a0\u00a0 Prior to leaving Silsden they played Parkers Hymn \u2018Shipley\u2019 near the cenotaph at Bolton Road End.\u00a0\u00a0 A stay was made at Knaresborough where they gave a number of selections in the Market Square.\u00a0\u00a0 Well attended concerts were given afternoon and evening in the Spa Gardens at Ripon.\u00a0\u00a0 Under the conductorship of Mr J Hillary the band presented capital programmes.\u00a0\u00a0 In the afternoon they gave the popular selections \u2019The Student Prince\u2019, and \u2018Maritama\u2019 and \u2018In Bostonian\u2019.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mr E Smith gave a cornet solo.\u00a0\u00a0 Other items were from the compositions of Rimmer, Laurient, E La Duc, Greenwood and Parker.\u00a0\u00a0 The evening programme included selections \u2018Echoes of the Opera\u2019, \u2018The Desert Song\u2019 and Nichols \u2018Cavalcade of Martial Songs\u2019.\u00a0\u00a0 They also gave \u2018The Fantasia\u2019, \u2018Spirit of Youth\u2019 by Greenwood.\u00a0\u00a0 The cornet solo \u2018In Nightingale\u2019 was played by Mr G Ward.\u00a0\u00a0 The performance concluded with the hymn \u2018Lavinia\u2019.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Silsden Band Stand Opened.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keighley News 27th<\/sup> July 1935<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Memory of Former Band Master Edward Newton.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Members of the Newton family were present at the opening of the bandstand that had been erected in memory of the late Mr Edward Newton by members of the family. His son said that it was not only with great pleasure but with a sense of sincere gratitude that they presented the band stand to the playing fields association for the use of the people of Silsden as a memorial to his father.\u00a0\u00a0 They considered themselves fortunate to have the band stand erected in such a beautiful situation, for it was near there that his father spent the greater part of his life.\u00a0\u00a0 His father was born in Bridge Street, Silsden, and in his early days worked as a nail maker in a little smithy in Stirling Street, and lived in a small cottage up the steps, where some of his sons were born.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0He afterwards devoted his whole time to musical arrangements and compositions, residing for many years in Bolton Road, and then Browfield Terrace where he passed away.\u00a0\u00a0 He loved Banklands Lane and the adjoining fields so much that he asked an old friend Mr W H Lambert of Skipton Road to paint him two scenes near the top of the lane.\u00a0\u00a0 It was there that he found inspiration so often for his musical arrangements.\u00a0\u00a0 Although his name was not on any Church Membership roll book he loved the House of God, respected its ministers and leaders and gave his support to their various causes.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

His Hymn Compositions.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

How pleased he was to compose his special hymn tunes for the Kirkgate Methodist Sunday School Anniversary.\u00a0\u00a0 Those who were old enough to remember know how well they were sung, such hymn tunes as \u2018One Sweetly Solemn Thought\u2019, \u2018Salam\u2019s Plains\u2019, \u2018Safe Home in Port\u2019, \u2018Thy Will be Done\u2019, \u2018A Few More Years Shall Roll\u2019 and the anthem \u2018In Realms of Bliss\u2019.\u00a0\u00a0 Thousands of copies of which he had printed and sold to Church Choirs all over the country.\u00a0\u00a0 The bulk of them were also published for brass bands and were freely sold and much appreciated wherever they were played.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

A former vicar of Silsden the late Rev. Francis Knowles was a friend of his father who set to music two hymns Mr Knowles composed one he named \u2018St. James\u2019 after the Silsden Church.\u00a0\u00a0 As to his public work among brass and military bands his efforts for the musical life of Silsden and district were always appreciated, as was shown by the various gifts to him from time to time, of which he was keenly sensitive and proud.\u00a0\u00a0 Regarding bandsmen, he not only taught them to be good players but helped them to live good lives.\u00a0\u00a0 He often talked at home about such bandsmen as J W Shuttleworth, John Tillotson, John Townson, George Laycock, Joseph Taylor, Sugden Lund, William Lloyd (father of Arthur Lloyd of Keighley).\u00a0\u00a0 James Nicholson (Keighley) and his two brothers Samuel and William Newton among others.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

A Worthy Memorial.<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

They were all good players on their respective instruments.\u00a0\u00a0 His father held them in high esteem as he did all bandsmen with whom he came in contact, and they in return thought a good deal of Mr Newton.\u00a0\u00a0 It was that respect and esteem combined with their own family love and regard for him that had prompted them to erect that memorial to his memory.\u00a0\u00a0 In declaring the band stand open Mr Newton said it was for public use, not only for brass bands, but for all classes of choirs and musical and dramatic societies to give pleasure to the inhabitants of his father\u2019s native town.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mr Sugden Lund an old Silsden bandsman expressed appreciation of Mr E Newton\u2019s life and work and thanks to the family.\u00a0\u00a0 The Silsden Silver Band under the conductorship of Mr J Hillary went through their pleasing programme of Mr E Newton\u2019s arrangements and compositions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Bandstand\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Silsden Bandstand<\/em><\/p>\n

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Keighley News February 1st<\/sup> page 13.<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bandsman\u2019s success.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mr Albert Drake a member of the Silsden Silver Band gained a special prize for best tenor horn player at a recent contest held in the Shipley Canal Ironworks band-room.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keighley News 11th<\/sup> April page 11.<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bands Success.<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the fifth annual contest of the West Riding Brass Band Society held at the Victoria Hall Saltaire on Saturday last, the Silsden Silver Band was placed fourth in the Second Section Contest.\u00a0\u00a0 Mr F Mortimer of Fodens Band was the adjudicator, fifteen bands took part in the contest.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keighley News July 25th<\/sup> page 13.<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday Concerts.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Silsden Silver Band gave concerts in the playing field on Sunday afternoon and evening.\u00a0\u00a0 Unfortunately the concert had to be curtailed on each occasion due to the rain.\u00a0\u00a0 Under the conductorship of Mr J Hillary the band played in the afternoon \u2018Hawkins\u2019 March\u00a0 \u2018Famous Fragments\u2019.\u00a0\u00a0 A selection by E. le Duc and Homberg\u2019s \u2018Desert Song\u2019, Mr J Ward gave the cornet solo \u2018The Nightingale\u2019 (Moss).\u00a0\u00a0 In the evening the band opened with Aderson\u2019s March \u2018First Parade\u2019 repeated the \u2018Desert Song\u2019 (by request) and played among other pieces \u2018Gems of the Italian Opera\u2019 and \u2018Echoes of the Opera\u2019 both by Rimmer.\u00a0\u00a0 Mr W Burton contributed a cornet solo \u2018The Cornet King\u2019.\u00a0\u00a0 The attendances were adversely affected by bad weather.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

A further similar concert was performed on 29th<\/sup> August.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1937<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

Bandsman\u2019s Success.<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Keighley News 30th<\/sup> January 1937.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mr Edgar Roden a member of Silsden Silver Band gained the prize for the Best Bass in the Open Section at the Second Annual Contest held by the Canal Iron Works Band (Messrs J Parkinson and Son Shipley) on Saturday.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Keighley News 5th<\/sup> June 1937.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

A concert was given by Silsden Silver Band in the playing field bandstand under the conductor Mr E Saddington.\u00a0\u00a0 The money raised was for band funds.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A further two Sunday concerts conducted by Mr Edward Saddington were performed on July 24th<\/sup> and August 28th<\/sup> 1937.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sunday concerts were also held on 2nd<\/sup> July 1938 and 23rd<\/sup> July.\u00a0\u00a0 Mr Saddington was the leader at that time.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In 1939 there were no reports about the band in the local village section of the Keighley News.\u00a0\u00a0 It may be that the outbreak of the Second World War helped bring about the band\u2019s demise.\u00a0\u00a0 After the war there were attempts to restart a new brass band in Silsden but there was never enough interest to bring this about.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The band broke up during the second world war and reformed in the 1950s\u00a0 1953 – 2015<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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