The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-03-11
Our X. OF P'S. and Band at Rockiand

The Belfast Company, U. R X. of P, ac-
companied by the Belfast Band, went to
Rockland on stea mer Rockland last Thurs
day to attend the first annual military ball
by Reyes Compa ny of that city. The Rock
land Daily Star of Friday morning says:
The Belfast Company were the guests of
the local company and arrived on the steam
er Rockland yesterday afternoon. They We're
met by Reyes Company at the wharf and
headed by the Belfast band the companies
gave a short parade. In their handsome
uniforms both companies made a fine APP
pearance and the parade was view ed with
interest by a large number of spectators. A
good sized audience was present at Farwell
Opera House in the evening to listen to the
concert by Belfast Band and to view the ex-
hibition drill by the visiting company. The
concert lasted one hour and was an excel
lent one in every particular. Each number
was rendered III an artistic manner and the
band conclusively proved its right to the
title of being one of the very best bands in
the State. Each number was greeted with
applause and encores We're given in some
cases. The concert was given under the dl-
rection of f. j. Rigby, musical director
After the concert Belfast Company gave
an exhibition drill, and the Star says: 1.-The
different movements were executed in a
most creditable manner and ELECTED much
applause" About 10 O'Clock Sanborns Or
chestra struck up march and the dance
was begun, Capt WEIGH and wife of Belfast
leading the grand march. The Star closes
by saying:
The Sir knights looked finely in their uni
forms and some handsome costumes were
worn by the ladies. Many of Rockland's
society leaders were present and number
of the visiting Sir knights We're accompa-
MED by their ladies. Both hosts and guests
passed most pleasant evening.
The Rockland Tribune is no less compli-
mentary both to the visiting Sir Knights
and the Belfast Band. 1t says
This paper has often expressed its opinion
of the Belfast band and to repeat it would
only be to reassert, in brief, that it is the
finest concert band in Maine. Under the
leadership of Mr.. Rigby this organization
forged into the front ranks several years
ago, and each succeeding season finds him
welding the baton over class of musicians,
thoroughly devoted to their work and con-
stantly increasing in superiority. The con-
cert Thursday night was gem for lovers of
band music and in the six numbers there ap-
peared to be no false note. 1t was harmony
and rhythm exemplhed. The number
"Longing for Home" with cornet solo by
b. A. Roundy, was an especially beautiful
selection, and the descriptive number, "a
Hunt in Black Forest" was 80 finely rem
dered as to deserve the hearty recall.
The military drill by the Belfast Company
followed, under the direction of Capt. F. H.
WEIGH. The Belfast Company has the repu-
tation of being one of the best drilled ranks
in the State, and this reputation suffered
nothing from the exhibition given here. The
various movements and evolutions were per-
formed with the utmost uniformity and the
fancy figures evoked hearty applause. The
formation of the cross, the single and
double triangles, and the various letters,
was an especially difficult and pleasing
we'll as a band of which she can boast.