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Kath

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Can anyone give more details on this Britsh military band, please?

Pic. on tour in Canada 1913

Kath.

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Kath

The instruments in the photo are brass band related rather than a military band.

There does not appear to be any woodwind instruments and some of the brass instruments on view would not ordinarily be used in a military band.

The dress of the personnel is also not even i.e. different coats. This could be a touring Brass Band or possibly a Salvation Army Band - although I would have expected to see a flag if it was.

Can you read the writing at the bottom?

Dave

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Dear Dave,

Thank you very much for your detailed appraisal of the post card.

Its title is: Group at Port Dalhousie.

The description 'Military Band' is only written in pencil on the back, perhaps by a post card dealer.

Another pc. shows 'A Brotherhood Service On Board' (the Royal Edward).

Perhaps this term is used by the Sally Army.

Kath.

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Kath

The Mens Brotherhood was/is a Baptist organisation. It is not a term used by the SA.

SA Bands often supported/still support other organisations by providing music for both indoor and open-air services. (I played in one for 40 years)

Dave

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Dave, I've only just seen your extra info. Thank you very much.

Must have missed email about reply to subject.

Kath.

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