St Just is a town and civil parish on the B3306 road which connects St Ives to the A30 road

 

“We have received letters from people who had been involved in some way or other with the St Just Bands and, as expected, there are slight variations in their knowledge, so the following is a mix of their information and newspaper reports. Unfortunately, many reports and contest archive items simply refer to St Just so we have no way of knowing to which band they refer.” (John Brush / Tony Mansell)

We have tried to unravel the mysteries of “which band” but, despite much head-scratching, we have only been partly successful. (Tony Mansell)

Royal Garrison Artillery Volunteers – St Just. “This artillery unit was in operation long before the 1859 reorganisation, and their band was involved with the St Ives, Truro and Helston Volunteer Bands at the opening of the West Cornwall Railway in 1852. They kept up with their busy life until 1911 when, remarkably, there are no more records of them, but coincidently (?) up pops two town bands, St Just Boys Band and St Just Old Town Band. The artillery conductors were, in 1888, T Williams, and 1904 to 1909, James Williams. Their contesting history seems limited to two appearances, both with disheartening results.” (John Brush)

1860 circa to 1900: Thomas Williams of Pendeen the first MD of St Just Royal Garrison Artillery Volunteer Band. Most of the players came from Pendeen. (Cornishman 23rd February 1950)

1852: St Just Royal Garrison Artillery Volunteer Band played, with other bands, at the opening of the West Cornwall Railway at Penzance (Penzance Gazette 1st September 1852)

St Just Boys’ Band has its origins in the formation of St Just Royal Garrison Artillery Volunteer Band.

1853: Previous to taking tea the children walked in procession from the chapel to Lanyon and back, headed by the St Just Band [presumably the St Just Royal Garrison Artillery Volunteer Band]. (13 July 1853 – The Cornish Telegraph)

1855: Music of the Penzance and St Just Bands [presumably the St Just Royal Garrison Artillery Volunteer Band]… and cheered on the way. (22 August 1855 – The Cornish Telegraph)

1856: Morvah and St Just Band [presumably the St Just Royal Garrison Artillery Volunteer Band] played at Penzance Institute Gala Tea where they gave the most unqualified satisfaction. (RCG 22nd August 1856)

“As there was also a St Just Band at that time, what can we make of this title? Possibly neither band had enough players to be independently able to take on engagements, thereby joining up for a while.” (John Brush)

1856: More than 200 persons sat down to tea and did ample justice to the bread, cream, cake, and tea. The Morvah and St Just Band [presumably the St Just Royal Garrison Artillery Volunteer Band] was in attendance and gave the most unqualified satisfaction (22 August 1856 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)

1859: Led, triumphantly by the St Just Brass Band [presumably the St Just Royal Garrison Artillery Volunteer Band], and a boat of others, vociferously shouting welcome as we slowly proceed in through the town-place. (23 November 1859 – The Cornish Telegraph)

1861: St Just Rifle Corp Band of the 20th Co. DCLI Volunteer Corp formed. (Later St Just Old Town Band).(Cornishman 23rd February 1950)

20 Company Duke of Cornwall’s Rifles / J Company Duke of Cornwall’s Rifles / J Company 1st Volunteer Battalion Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry / J Company 4th Battalion Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry (Territorial Force). “This volunteer band was in public operation as early as July 1861 and were kept musically busy up to about 1905, when no more is heard of it. In 1863 the Bandmaster was H C Smith, then 1891-1903 it was N Andrews (this man, in 1871, was the best shot in the St Just Company). Contests were carried out between 1863 and 1881; the best result being a 2nd place.” (John Brush)

1860: Mr C H Smith, first MD of St Just Rifle Corp Band. (Cornishman 23rd February 1950)

????: Henry Roberts, MD of St Just Rifle Corp Band until his emigration to USA. (Cornishman 23rd February 1950)

1860: “ … took the lead, and at equal distances were placed the Hayle Band of Hope Drum and Fife Band, and the Camborne and St Just Teetotal Brass Band, interspersed with more than 150 flags and banners …” (16 July 1860 – Western Morning News)

1860: They then marched, accompanied by the Penzance Rifle Corps (1st Company) and headed by the St Just Brass Band (which one?), to the Commercial Hotel. (3 August 1860 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)

1860: Volunteer Corps marched them through the principal streets, headed by the St Just Brass Band (which one?), to a field adjoining the town. (7 September 1860 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)

1860s: St Just DCR Band (the 20th Cornwall Volunteer Rifle Corps – St Just), contesting under H C Smith and T Cara.(Contest archive)

1861: On Sunday last, the members of the 20th Cornwall Volunteer Rifle Corps (St Just), with their Band, fell in at the Institution, and thence marched to the Wesleyan Chapel. (19 September 1861 – North Devon Journal)

1862: The members of the St Just (20th) Rifle Volunteer Brass Band gave a highly gratifying instrumental concert at the Assembly-room, Penzance, on Friday evening last. (7 March 1862 – West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser)

1867: St. Just. About dusk, their march through the town, preceded by the Band (presumably St Just Royal Garrison Artillery Volunteer Band), afforded much interest and gratification. (24 July 1867 – The Cornish Telegraph)

1869: A bevy of charming Maypole dancers, more Foresters, the St Just Volunteer Band, and chief rangers, two-and-two, on horseback. They traversed the grounds and lawn at Trengwainton. (25 June 1869 – Cornubian and Redruth Times)

1870: Marching through town to the music of the St Just Volunteer Artillery Band, they perambulated the lawn and gardens of Polwithan, sang some melodies, and passed on to their schoolroom. (15 June 1870 – The Cornish Telegraph)

1870: Regatta. The St Just Rifle Corps Band. (24 August 1870 – The Cornish Telegraph)

1871: About three o’clock the children, with their teachers, headed by the St Just Town Band (which?), proceeded to Trengwainton, where they performed some choice music; and, after a short stay, proceeded to the carn. (2 August 1871 – The Cornish Telegraph)

1874: St Just DCR Band on the occasion of the Madron Wesleyan Sunday school Treat, headed the procession round the Church Town and then to Trengwainton, the residence of T S Bolitho Esq, where the band played some select pieces and then proceeded to Trengwainton Carn. (Cornish Telegraph 22nd July 1874)

1875: Marched through the village, preceded by the band of the St Just Rifle Corps and the Germoe Amateur Band, from thence they proceeded to Breage Churchtown, visiting the beautiful vicarage grounds of the Rev. E M Pridmore. (14 August 1875 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)

1877: Sunday school on Good Friday. The children met in the chapel at two o’clock, headed by the St Just Brass Band (which?) They walked in procession with flags. (10 April 1877 – The Cornish Telegraph)

????: Harry Nankervis, MD of St Just Rifle Corp Band. He was killed in an accident at Levant Mine where he was mine captain. (Cornishman 23rd February 1950)

1880: At noon the town was enlivened by the strains of the St Just Artillery Band and a short time afterwards, the St Just Corps Band made its appearance and also played through the town. (19 August 1880 – Cornishman)

1888: T Williams, St Just Royal Garrison Artillery Volunteer Band MD. (John Brush)

1891 to 1903: N Andrews, St Just DCR Band MD – in 1871, he was the best shot in the St Just Company. (John Brush)

1882: Sunday scholars walked in procession through the principal thoroughfares of the town, headed by the St Just Artillery Band, the Rechabites and the Temperance Society amalgamated their forces and, to the strains of the Falmouth Band. (6 July 1882 – Cornishman)

1885: Promenade, accompanied by a band of music, so that the village was quite alive. The St Just Artillery Band headed the Wesleyan School, the St Just Rifle Band the Bible Christians, and the Penzance Season Band the Methodist Free Church School. (29 May 1885 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)

1885: Laying the foundation stone of Newlyn’s New Pier. Five bands were engaged for the occasion: the Penzance Season, Penzance Artillery, and Penzance Rifle; the Paul Brass Band, and the St Just Artillery Band. Nearly all the workmen of Messrs. W Hill and Co., who could possibly be spared… (2 July 1885 – Cornishman)

1876: A band from St Just (which?) were hired, and played at intervals near the hotel during the dinner, and subsequently in the market. (23 December 1876 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)

1888: Regatta. St Just’s Rifle Band, to the number of 17. (26 July 1888 – Cornishman)

Early 1890s-WWI: St Just Independent Band active. (John Brush) St Just now has three bands.

1891: St Just’s first carnival. St Just [Artillery] Band was Bandmaster T. Williams. (17 September 1891 – Cornishman)

1891: St. Just School Board. Vocal and instrumental concerts (the latter by our Town Band). (29 October 1891 – The Cornish Telegraph)

September 1891: St Just Church Brass Band founded. (John Brush) St Just now has four bands.

Thomas Hill, St Just Church Brass Band MD. (John Brush)

1892: St Just Sunday school have given invitations to the band of D.C.A.V. and the Church Brass Band to accompany them. The Methodist Free Church folk have engaged the Penzance Season Band for their festival. (26 May 1892 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)

June 1892: The St Just Church Brass Band made their first appearance in public. Midsummer-day and all who heard them could not but be astonished … (7 July 1892 – Cornishman)

1892: St Just people are the possessors of a Church Brass Band which made its first public appearance some two or three weeks since. Only being formed about eight months ago, it is rather astonishing to find that they have made such excellent … (14 July 1892 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)

1892: The D C A V band did not turn up. it was deemed necessary to begin the march. Accordingly the St Church Just Brass Band was called to the front; and, headed by them, the assembled Rechabites proceeded. (11 August 1892 – Cornishman)

1892: There were four bands in St Just. (John Brush)

1893: T W Andrewartha, St Just Church Brass Band MD. (John Brush)

1893-1900: J H Ellis St Just (North) Independent Brass Band MD. (John Brush)

1893: On Saturday evening the St Just Rifle Band, under Mr N Andrews, gave a selection of dance music in the Market-house. (4 May 1893 – Cornishman)

1893: St Just Rifle Volunteer Band, under Mr N Andrews, intend rendering a selection of music in the Market-place each Saturday evening. (25 May 1893 – Cornishman)

1893: The North St Just Independent Band wish to inform the secretaries of Sunday-schools and promoters of Galas, fetes, etc., that they are open to receive engagements on moderate terms. A splendid programme of dance and other music ready. (1 June 1893 – Cornishman) North St Just!! The Independent Band, we think.

1893: Headed by the Church Brass Band under Mr T H Andrewartha; and, between the girls and boys, the North St Just Independent Brass Band under bandmaster J H Ellis. (29 June 1893 – Cornishman)

1893: Annual tea-treat on Saturday. The weather was delightful, and teachers and scholars paraded Churchtown, headed by the St Just Church Brass Band. Children and teachers afterwards took tea in the schoolroom, during which time the band rendered pleasing selections. (6 July 1893 – Cornishman)

1893: Catholic School: Paul Band, Baptist, Bethel, St Paul’s and St Mary’s Schools: Independent Band, Wesleyan School: St Just Artillery Band, St John’s School:  Penzance Drum and Fife Band. The Wesleyan contingent was decidedly the largest. (13 July 1893 – The Cornish Telegraph)

1893: Treat walked from St Just churchtown to Pendeen, St Ives, Carbis-bay, and back to Penzance, headed by the North St Just Independent Brass Band, led by Mr J H Ellis. (20 July 1893 – Cornishman)

1894: We hear that a cricket match is arranged at St Just on Saturday next between members of the St Just Rifle Volunteer Band and the St Just Church Band. (24 August 1893 – Cornishman)

1894: Henry Watters, St Just Church Brass Band MD. (John Brush)

1894: Henry Watters succeeds Mr T H Andrewartha as Bandmaster of the St Just Church Brass Band. (15 March 1894 – Cornishman)

1894: St Just DCR Band contesting under W Williams. (Contest archive)

“I suspect that the players played a dual role in that they were St Just DCR Band volunteers but also part of the civilian band.” (John Brush)

1894: St Just Artillery Band are going to the contest. The Band of the Rifles have also had the matter under serious consideration. (12 July 1894 – Cornishman)

1895: The Church Band, under the leadership of Mr Henry Watters, had its first march-out Saturday evening last. (16 May 1895 – Cornishman)

1895: St Just Church Independent Band are about to take their stand in their town on Saturday evenings, and add to the present supply of popular music. (13 June 1895 – Cornishman)

1896: Heamoor: J C Matthews master; St Just Church Town Independent, Sergt Waters; and St Just Artillery Band, Capt. Williams leader. (6 August 1896 – Cornishman)

1897: The New St Just Artillery Band, formed to take the place of the one dismissed for insubordination, made its first public appearance on Saturday evening. (6 May 1897 – Cornishman)

1898: Mr N Andrews (solo cornet) MD of St Just Rifle Corp Band until his emigration to USA. (Cornishman 23rd February 1950)

???? to 1905: Henry Andrews, euphonium and brother of N Andrews. (Cornishman 23rd February 1950)

1899: Midsummer Day at St Just. Usual fair attractions Pendeen Church Sunday-school had prayer and praise in church; then, to the music of North St Just and Heamoor Bands, paraded, and had tea and buns. (29 June 1899 – Cornishman)

1899: The children, with their superintendent and teachers, left the school about one o’clock, and, headed by the Paul and St Just Brass Bands, paraded the principal thoroughfares with their banners and flags flying: then they marched to Newlyn, via the cliff. (13 July 1899 – Cornishman)

1900: The place was made lively by many cheers. Then all returned to Pendeen in procession. The North St Just independent Brass Band came out under the leadership of Mr J H Ellis, jnr., and paraded the villages. (15 March 1900 – Cornishman)

1900: The North St Just Independent Brass Band, under the direction of Mr J H Ellis, jun. paraded the villages of Carnyorth. Trewellard, and Pendeen. (19 April 1900 – Cornishman)

1900 to 1904: John Williams MD of St Just Royal Garrison Artillery Volunteer Band. (Cornishman 23rd February 1950)

1900: Band-of-Hope procession was formed, headed the St Just Rifle Brass Band, and paraded the village. (24 May 1900 – Cornishman)

1900s to 1914 circa: St Just Independent Band active. (John Brush)

1901: Pendeen processional order, each one being headed by a brass band; the Wesleyans engaged the St Just Artillery Band, the Bible Christians St Just Rifle Band, and the Free-church the Pendeen Band. (30 May 1901 – Cornishman)

1902: The members of the St Just Artillery Volunteer Band are open to make engagements throughout the summer. For particulars apply to the bandmaster, Mr John Williams. (26 June 1902 – Cornishman)

1904: Wesleyan Sunday-school their annual tea-treat headed by the North St Just [Independent] Band, under Mr J H Ellis, bandmaster. (23 June 1904 – Cornishman)

1904: Several parties sang good carols in different parts the neighbourhood. The North St Just Independent Band, under Bandmaster Ellis played a selection of carols. (29 December 1904 – Cornishman)

1902: Seventeen hundred children were marshalled and bearing flags and accompanied by the St Just and Paul Artillery Bands and the Paul Independent Band, perambulated the town. (24 July 1902 – Cornishman)

1904 to 1909: James Williams, St Just Royal Garrison Artillery Volunteer Band MD. (John Brush)

1905: Usual march out, headed by the St Just Rifle Volunteer Band, under Henry Andrews. (29 June 1905 – Cornishman)

1905 1st January to 1908: Mr Marks, MD of St Just Royal Garrison Artillery Volunteer Band who ceased when the Territorial Army was formed. (Cornishman 23rd February 1950).

1905: Henry Watters (band member) MD of St Just Rifle Corp Band, retired due to ill health. (Cornishman 23rd February 1950)

Probably 1905 to 1908: W J Davey (band member) MD of St Just Rifle Corp Band who ceased when the Territorial Army was formed. (Cornishman 23rd February 1950)

St Just Rifle Corp Band with just 16 or 17 players and continuing losing members due to emigration to America and South Africa. (Cornishman 23rd February 1950)

St Just Royal Garrison Artillery Volunteer Band contesting history seems limited to two appearances, both with disheartening results. (John Brush)

1907: St. Just Artillery Band, and a String Band which existed in St. Just a number of years ago. St Just Town Band. Some years ago started a mandolin band in the above district, which became very popular but owing to lack of practice it broke up. (31 January 1907 – The Cornish Telegraph)

1907: The children, headed by the St Just Independent and Paul Bands, paraded the principal streets of and Newlyn. (25 July 1907 – Cornishman)

1907: A procession, headed by the North St Just [Independent] Brass Band, under the leadership of Mr J H Ellis, paraded the neighbourhood. (11 July 1907 – The Cornish Telegraph)

1908 1st April: The St Just Rifle Corp Band and St Just Royal Garrison Artillery Volunteer Band disbanded when the Territorial Army was formed as most members refused to sign on. (Cornishman 23rd February 1950)

Following the closure of the St Just Royal Garrison Artillery Volunteer Band an independent band was formed known as the St Just Town Band. (Cornishman 23rd February 1950)

Clearly, two independent bands were formed out of the closure of the two military bands as there begins references to St Just No. 1 Band (later Boys’ Band) under James Marks and St Just No. 2 Band (later Old Town Band) under Mr Lawry.

1908: St. Just annual festival. The children, headed by the St Just No. 2. Town Band, (later Old Town Band). (2 July 1908 – Cornishman)

1908: A musical service was given in the Salvation Army hall. St. Just, on Saturday evening the by members of the Town Independent band, No. 1. (Later Boy’s Band) under the leadership Mr. James Marks. (15 October 1908 – The Cornish Telegraph)

1909: Annual festival. The children met in a field adjoining the chapel at 2 p.m., after which, headed by the St Just Artillery Band (surely, by now, the St Just No. 1 Band and later, the Boy’s Band) (Bandmaster J Marks), they marched to Nancherrow, thence to the town and back to the field. (1 July 1909 – Cornishman)

1909: St Just Independent Band (surely, by now, the St Just No. 1 Band and later, the Boy’s Band), under the leadership of Mr James Marks. (7 October 1909 – The Cornish Telegraph)

1910:  G.W.H. motor car (kindly lent for the occasion) containing the St Just Town Band (later Boy’s Band) under the leadership of Mr James Marks. This car gaily decorated with flags, Chinese lanterns, fairy lamps and flowers. (18 August 1910 – The Cornish Telegraph)

1910: St Just Old Town Band formed with 15 players with free use of instruments and rehearsal room providing they led the military parades. (Cornishman 23rd February 1950)

1910: Mr W J Lawry, MD of St Just Old Town Band. (Cornishman 23rd February 1950)

1913: St Just Old Town Band, late Duke Cornwall Rifles Band, is open to book engagements for Tea-treats, Galas, Garden Parties, Halls, etc. (12 June 1913 – Cornishman)

1914: Mr Marks mobilised, Mr H Andrews deputy MD of St Just Town Band (No. 1 and later Boy’s Band)(Cornishman 23rd February 1950)

1914 to 1919: St Just Town Band (No. 1 and later Boy’s Band) depleted but continued under difficult conditions.(Cornishman 23rd February 1950)

1914: The [St Just] Town Band (No. 1 and later Boy’s Band), under Bandmaster James Marks paid a visit to Cape Cornwall on Saturday evening. (16 April 1914 – Cornishman)

1914: Trewellard Sunday-school assembled in a field adjoining the school, after which, headed the St Just Town Band (which?), they had their usual parade. (4 June 1914 – The Cornish Telegraph)

1914: St. Just annual festival. The scholars had their usual march out, headed by the Town [Old Town] Band, under Bandmaster W. J. Lawry. (25 June 1914 – The Cornish Telegraph)

1914: St. Just annual festival. The children met in a field near the school, after which, headed by the No. 2 Town Band, in full uniform, under Bandmaster J. Marks, they had their usual march out. (2 July 1914 – The Cornish Telegraph)

1914: St Just Old Town Band disbanded. (Cornishman 23rd February 1950)

1916: St. Just. The Town Band was in attendance and rendered general selections. (24 August 1916 – Cornishman)

1919 May: St Just Boys Silver Band formed by James Marks from the remnants of the St Just Town Band (No. 1 Band). (Cornishman 23rd February 1950)

1919: The Wesleyan children met in a field adjoining the chapel, after which the usual parade was headed by Carfury Brass Band. The United Methodist school met in a field kindly lent by Mr White, and paraded the district, headed by the St Just Old Town Band. (11 June 1919 – Cornishman)

1919: The United Methodist school met in a field kindly lent by Mr. White, and paraded the district, headed by the St Just Old Town Band. The Free Methodist Church school met in Mr. Olds’ field, and joined in the procession, headed by the Trewellard Brass Band …” (11 June 1919 – Cornishman)

1919: The children met in a field near the chapel, after which the usual procession was formed, headed by the St Just [Old] Town Band, under Bandmaster Harry Andrews. (9 July 1919 – Cornishman)

1919: The interment of the Mr Henry Andrews, of Bank Square, St Just, who lost his life in the Levant disaster, took place at the Parish Church cemetery on Friday, October 24th. Deceased was master of the St. Just Town Band and also spent some time with the colours, and was held in high esteem. (5 November 1919 – Cornishman)

1919: Mr W J Lawry MD of St Just Old Town Band. (Cornishman 23rd February 1950)

1919: St Just Boys’ Band, under James Marks, played at the Peace Celebrations. (Cornishman 23rd February 1950)

1920: Tregerest Wesleyan Sunday-school’s large procession of teachers and scholars, headed by St Just Old Town Band (Bandmaster W J Lawry) marched to Newbridge and back. (7 July 1920 – Cornishman)

1920: Cricket ended 7 p.m., and the remainder of the evening was given over to dancing in the cricket field, the St Just Boys’ Band doing excellent work. (21 July 1920 – Cornishman)

1921: The massed bands of Pendeen and St Just (which?] gave several selections at Pendeen on Saturday evening. (31 August 1921 – Cornishman)

1921: St Just [Old] Town Band under Bandmaster Mr W J Lawry gave a fine musical programme, consisting of appropriate Xmas anthems, marches, and carols. (5 January 1921 – Cornishman)

1921: Excellent selections of music were discoursed by the St Ives Silver Band, under Mr Tanner, whilst the St Just Boys’ Brass Band also gave appreciated renderings, under Mr Marks (13 July 1921 – Cornishman)

1921: St Ives Prize Silver Band, and St Just Boys’ Brass Band, paraded the principal streets to the north pier. (13 July 1921 – Cornishman – Penzance)

1921: Dance in the parochial schoolroom; music was supplied St Just [Boys] Brass Band. (17 August 1921 – Cornishman)

1922: Two bands were in attendance, the St Just [Old] Town Band and the St Just Boys’ Band, who gave their services free. (4 January 1922 – Cornishman)

1922: The Sunday-school anniversary services were held at Drift on Saturday. There was the usual parade, headed by St Just Old Town Band under Bandmaster W J Lawry. (31 May 1922 – Cornishman)

1922: Then came the St Just Old Town Band in motor, under Bandmaster W J Lawry; unemployed miners in underground clothes; the Flower Queen, with her guards… (16 August 1922 – Cornishman)

1922: With reference to my letter of the 5th, I have now received a ruling from the department in respect of the members of the St Just Bands. Unemployment benefit has been disallowed for the days upon which the members were engaged in performing for remuneration. (20 September 1922 – Cornishman)

1922: St Just Boys’ Band, under the leadership of Mr J Marks, gave several selections. (20 September 1922 – Cornishman)

St Just Band (but which one?)

1922: Thanksgiving services of Methodists continued with great success on Monday evening, when musical service was given by the St Just old Town Band, under the leadership Mr W J Lawry. (11 October 1922 – Cornishman)

1923: St Just Boys’ Band, under Bandmaster J Marks, gave a concert at the Salvation Army Hall, on Wednesday night. (7 March 1923 – Cornishman)

1923: Sunday-school met in the field adjoining the school at 2 p.m., after which the usual route was taken, headed by the St Just Boys’ Band, under Bandmaster Jas Marks. (23 May 1923 – Cornishman)

1923: Children in a field adjoining the chapel. The St Just Old Town Band was in attendance. (11 July 1923 – Cornishman)

1923: St Just Boys’ Band, under Bandmaster J Marks, rendered several selections in the Market Square on Saturday evening. (1 August 1923 – Cornishman)

1924: St Just Boys’ Band members included: S Taylor, J Bennetts, F Harvey, J Penaluna, T Penaluna, W Nicholls, J James, R Penaluna, A Prowse, D Burnham, E Hall, C James, E Bennetts, C Williams, T W James, R Williams, H Semmens, W Lawry, J Marks (Bandmaster), H Hoskins, W Bennetts and W Davey. (John Brush)

1924: St Just Boys’ Band, conducted by Bandmaster James Marks, is deservedly popular at St Just. (23 January 1924 – Cornishman)

1924 Musical service held in the chapel ny the St Just Silver Town Band (Boy’s Band). (11 June 1924 – Cornishman)

1924: The gay procession of children and teachers marched to the inspiring strains of the St Just Old Town Band. (25 June 1924 – Cornishman)

1924: The bright army of the Free Methodist Church Sunday-school, marching in time to the music of the St Just Town Silver Band [which?], with flags and banners flying; these formed up in the Market Square. (2 July 1924 – Cornishman)

1924: Long procession marched to Truthall to the strains of the St Just Town Silver Band [which?]. (9 July 1924 – Cornishman)

1924: St. Just Carnival. … St Just Silver Band [which?] and a number of outriders. (13 August 1924 – Cornishman)

1924: There was a church parade by the St. Just Troop of Boy Scouts, attended by the St Just Silver Band [which?]. (17 September 1924 – Cornishman)

1924: The United Methodist Church, at St Just were continued on Monday, when a much appreciated programme was given by the St Just [Old] Town Band, conducted by Bandmaster W J Lawry. (24 September 1924 – Cornishman)

1924: Pendeen. A concert was given in the Pendeen Church schools on Saturday night by St Just Town Silver Band [which?]. (24 September 1924 – Cornishman)

1925: “Football. A large crowd of interested spectators gathered at the St. Just ground Friday evening at 7 p.m. for the kick-off. St Just Silver Band [which?] were in attendance. (6 May 1925 – Cornishman)

1925: Sports and competitions. St Just Silver Band [which?] was in attendance, their fine programme of music adding much to the enjoyment the day. (10 June 1925 – Cornishman)

1925: The Whitsuntide engagements of the St Just Old Town Band (under Bandmaster W J Lawry). (10 June 1925 – Cornishman)

1925: A new set of silver plated instruments purchased. (Cornishman 23rd February 1950) This may relate to St Just Old Town Band, St Just Boys’ Band or to both.

1925: Flags and banners flying, in charge of officers and teachers, was a fine sight. Marching to the strains of the St Just Silver Band [which?], the gay procession streamed through the valley, Nancherrow Hill and so on through the principal streets of the town. (1 July 1925 – Cornishman)

1925: Mid-summertide at St. Just led by the St Just Silver Band [which?], and the children’s feet keep splendid time to the lively music. (1 July 1925 – Cornishman)

1925: Officers, teachers and scholars formed a fine procession which marched to the inspiring strains of the St Just Silver Band, from Botallack to St. Just and through the principal streets of the town. (8 July 1925 – Cornishman)

1925: Children’s sports and competitions. St Just Silver Band [which?] was in attendance, their fine programme of music adding much to the enjoyment of the day. (10 June 1925 – Cornishman)

1925: Garden Fete at Mousehole. Labour Party, organised by the Women’s Section, on Saturday, proved a great success. In the afternoon St Just Boys’ Silver Prize Band, arrived, under Bandmaster Marks, and played to members and officials. (19 August 1925 – Cornishman)

1925: St Just Band [which?] contesting under Edwin J Williams. (Contest archive)

1925: In the evening the church was filled with a large congregation, who thoroughly enjoyed the concert given by the St Just [Boys] Prize Silver Band, conducted by Mr James Marks, and local artistes. (16 September 1925 – Cornishman)

1925: Led the St Just Boys’ Band. The St Just Boy Scouts (Scoutmaster T. Veal) and the Old Town Silver Band. (4 November 1925 – Cornishman)

1925: Thanks the widow and family of the late Mr William Thomas desire to thank those who attended the funeral. The St Just Boys’ Silver Band, who played over the last resting place of their loved one. (30 December 1925 – Cornishman)

1926: Concert in the Wesleyan schoolroom on Saturday night, by the St Just Silver Prize Band (Boys). (24 March 1926 – Cornishman)

1926: St Just Old Town Silver Band made its first public appearance on Saturday evening, when it rendered a programme of music in the Market Square. (12 May 1926 – Cornishman) First of the year or was it re-formed?

1926: Church parade of the St Just and Pendeen branches of the British Legion, who were attended by the St Just Boys’ Prize Silver Band, under Bandmaster J. Marks. (2 June 1926 – Cornishman)

1926: Usual procession of officers, teachers and scholars paraded the village, to the lively strains of the St Just Old Town Silver Band, under Bandmaster W. J. Lawry. (2 June 1926 – Cornishman)

1926: St Just Old Town Silver Band was at St Levan where the Wesleyan Methodist Church Band of Hope gala was held. (16 June 1926 – Cornishman)

1926: St Just Boys’ Silver Band was in attendance. (21 July 1926 – Cornishman)

1926: Penzance Bank Holiday Sports. St Just Boys’ Silver Prize Band will be in attendance. (21 July 1926 – Cornishman)

1926: Paul Sports. St Just Boys’ Silver Band was in attendance. (21 July 1926 – Cornishman)

1926: A feature will the attendance of the St Just Boys’ Silver Band, and there is a carnival in the evening organised by the branch of the British Legion. (28 July 1926 – Cornishman)

1926: St Just Old Town Silver Band, under bandmaster W. J. Lawry, has had a very busy time during the past week. (30 June 1926 – Cornishman)

1926: St Just Boys’ Silver Band was in attendance, and a good programme of sports and competitions was carried through. (18 August 1926 – Cornishman)

1926: Service at the Free Methodist Church was attended by the St. Just branch of the British Legion, with the St Just Boys’ Silver Band. (25 August 1926 – Cornishman)

1927: Football. … carried around the town shoulder high with the cup in his arms, headed by the St Just Boys’ Silver Band. (4 May 1927 – Cornishman)

1927: St Just Boys’ Silver Band, in charge of Mr. James Marks (bandmaster), attended the morning service. (14 September 1927 – Cornishman)

1927: Paul Horticultural Society’s Annual Exhibition & Sports will be held in a field near Chywoone Grove, Paul, on Saturday. St Just Boys’ Silver Prize Band will be in attendance. (13 & 20 July 1927 – Cornishman)

1927: St Just Boys’ Band, under the conductorship of Mr Jas Marks, rendered several selections in the Market Square on Saturday evening. (20 July 1927 – Cornishman)

1927: Madron Scout Fair. During the afternoon the St Just Boys’ Silver Band gave selections of music. (20 July 1927 – Cornishman)

1927: The procession of scholars formed at the schoolroom, headed by the Rev. Rees Jones, vicar, the officers and St Just Boy’s Silver Band, paraded through Streetan-Nowan and Tolcarne to Laregan, where the boys and girls enjoyed repast and indulged in games. (17 August 1927 – Cornishman)

1927: Dance held in the D.C.L.I. Drill Hall, St Just, in connection with the St Just Utility Poultry Society. The St Just [Old] Town Band were in attendance under the leadership of bandmaster W J Lawry. (31 August 1927 – Cornishman)

1927: St Just Boys Band contesting under J Marks. (Contest archive)

1927: St Just Boys’ Silver Band, in charge of Mr James Marks (bandmaster), attended the morning service. (14 September 1927 – Cornishman)

1928: Free Methodist Church. St Just Boys’ Silver Prize Band, under Bandmaster J. Marks, was in attendance and led the singing. (2 May 1928 – Cornishman)

1928: He is also training the St Just [Old Town] Silver Band for the forthcoming band contest at Penzance on Saturday next, but the St Just [Boys] Band will be conducted by their own Bandmaster, Mr Jas Marks. (30 May 1928 – Cornishman)

1928: At the annual parade on Saturday the procession was headed by the St Just Old Town Silver Prize Band. (20 June 1928 – Cornishman)

1928: They afterwards paraded through the village and the town headed by the St Just Boys’ Band, under Bandmaster Marks. (28 June 1928 – Cornishman)

1928: The fine procession which marched from Botallack to St. Just was headed by the St Just Boys Silver Prize Band. (28 June 1928 – Cornishman)

1928: The annual parade was held afterwards, the procession being headed by the St Just Old Town Silver Prize Band, returning to field. (28 June 1928 – Cornishman)

1928: Sports. St Just Old Town Silver Band. (19 July 1928 – Cornishman)

1928: Lamorna Sports. During the afternoon and evening the music was provided by the St Just Old Town Silver Band. (2 August 1928 – Cornishman)

1928: Sunday-school gala was held on Saturday afternoon. A procession was formed at the school, and, headed by the St Just Boys’ Silver Band, paraded the principal streets and halted at the war memorial. (9 August 1928 – Cornishman)

1928: St Just [Boys] Silver contesting under J H Marks. (Contest archive).

1928 to 1932: St Just Old Town Band contesting under Edwin J Williams. (Contest archive)

1928: St Just [Boys?] Silver contesting under George Cave. (Contest archive)

1929: St Just Boys’ Band, under Mr Marks, headed the parade of Territorials and ex-servicemen to the parish church. (12 September 1929 – Cornishman)

1930: The annual parade was led by the St Just Old Prize Band, under Bandmaster W J Lawry. (26 June 1930 – Cornishman)

1930: The judges must have had a very difficult task in awarding the prizes. The Old Town and Boys’ Silver Bands joined with the Christy Minstrel Troupe in providing music. (21 August 1930 – Cornishman)

1930: The Boys’ Silver Band, under Bandmaster J. Marks, rendered several selections in the Market Square on Saturday evening. (18 September 1930 – Cornishman)

1930: St. Just Branch of the British Legion accompanied by St Just Boys’ Silver Band. (2 October 1930 – Cornishman)

1930s I would guess as it mentions the closure of Levant mine: ‘The bands rose to the occasion, taking it in turns at playing in Market Square on fine Saturday evenings. St Justers, in making their own entertainment, did not give themselves time to dwell on their troubles. (John Brush)

1931: Football. The Junior Cup which St. Just won on Saturday, was on view, and the teams marched to the field headed by the St Just Boys’ Silver Band. (16 April 1931 – Cornishman)

1931: The route was taken, headed by the St Just Boys’ Silver Band, under Bandmaster J Marks. Then came the O.M. Church School, headed by the St Just Old Town Band, under Bandmaster W J Lawry. (28 May 1931 – Cornishman)

1931: The procession of the Sunday-school was headed by the Old Town Silver Band. (2 July 1931 – Cornishman)

1931: St. Just British Legion.  These marched to the music of the two St Just Bands (the Old Town Band and the St Just Boys’ Silver Band). (9 July 1931 – Cornishman)

1931: Sports. The St Just Boys’ Silver Band was in attendance. (16 July 1931 – Cornishman)

1931: St. Just War Memorial Unveiled. … St Just Boys Silver Band. (3 September 1931 – Cornishman)

1931: Monday evening, when a most appreciative audience enjoyed the vocal and instrumental concert given by the St Just Old Town Silver Band, conducted Mr. W J Lawry. (8 October 1931 – Cornishman)

1931: Organised by the St. Just Branch of the British Legion on behalf of the two local bands (The Old Town and Boys’ Silver Bands). (29 October 1931 – Cornishman)

1931: United Methodist Bazaar. At the morning service there was a church parade of the R.G.A. and St Just Boys’ Silver Band. (5 November 1931 – Cornishman)

1931: Remembrance Service at St. Just. The procession, which was headed by the St Just Boys’ Silver Band. (12 November 1931 – Cornishman)

1932: Botallack horse races will be held this year Saturday, July 23rd. St Just Old Town Silver Prize Band has been engaged for the occasion, and a great deal of local interest is already being evinced. (11 February 1932 – Cornishman)

1932: The children were headed by the St Just Boys’ Silver Band, under Bandmaster J Marks.  Then followed the United Sunday-school, headed by the St Just Old Town Band, under J Lawry. (19 May 1932 – Cornishman)

1932: Children’s Day at North St. Just. Free Methodist Churches. The Wesleyan Sunday school marched to the music of the St Just Boys Silver Band. The procession of the United Methodists was headed by the St Just Old Town Band. (19 May 1932 – Cornishman)

1932: Botallack Wesleyan Church Sunday-school was held on Saturday. The procession marched to the music of the St Just Boys’ Silver Band, to Tregeseal, and back through the principal parts of the district. (23 June 1932 – Cornishman)

1932: Children’s Day at St Just. The bright procession of the Free Methodist Church Sunday-school was headed by the St Just Boys Silver Band, under Bandmaster James Marks. (30 June 1932 – Cornishman)

1932: Sunday schools of the United Methodist Free Church and the Salvation Army, with the St Just Old Town and the Boys’ Silver Bands. (7 July 1932 – Cornishman)

1932: Cricket. The teams were played down to the field by the St Just Boys’ Silver Band, which also gave selections during the game. (11 August 1932 – Cornishman)

1932: The Boys’ Silver Band rendered several selections in the Market Square Saturday evening. (18 August 1932 – Cornishman)

1932:  St Just Carnival. The St Just Old Town Band and the Boys’ Silver Band were in attendance. (25 August 1932 – Cornishman)

1932: St. Just Branch of the British Legion with the Boys’ Silver Band, attended the morning service. (15 September 1932 – Cornishman)

1932: St. Just Branch of the British Legion attended the morning service led by the Boys’ Silver Band, under Bandmaster Jas. Marks. (6 October 1932 – Cornishman)

1932: The preacher at the Parish Church Sunday morning was the Rev. Canon Taylor. The Territorials attended, by the Boys’ Silver Band. (3 November 1932 – Cornishman)

1933: The annual meeting of St Just Boys’ Silver Band was held in the R.G.A. Drill Hall on Saturday. (12 January 1933 – Cornishman)

1933: British Legion Parade at Penzance. The Legion marched to the Cricket Field via Morrab-road, Clarence-street, and St. Clare-street, and were headed by Penzance Silver Band. Other bands taking part were Paul, Pendeen, St Just Boys, Marazion. Madron branch brass and bugle bands. (25 May 1933 – Cornishman)

1933: Children’s Day at North. Levant-road Methodist Sunday schools joined forces and the usual parade was headed by the St Just Old Silver Band (Bandmaster W Lawry). (8 June 1933 – Cornishman)

1933: Children’s Day at St- Just. The Chapel Street Methodist Sunday School marched to the music the Old Town Silver Band. (29 June 1933 – Cornishman)

1933: The singing was led by the St Just Old Town Silver Band (bandmaster W. J. Lawry). Several selections were given during the service. (13 July 1933 – Cornishman)

1933: Botallack Horse Races and Sports. The St Just Old Town Silver Band was in attendance. (27 July 1933 – Cornishman)

1933: Musical Chairs on Horses. St Just Boys’ Silver Band will in attendance. (3 August 1933 – Cornishman)

1933: St Just [Boys] Silver Prize Band under the baton of Mr James Marks, brightened the afternoon with marches, fox-trots, waltzes. (10 August 1933 – Cornishman)

1933: Members of the St Just Boys Silver Band will lead the singing. (17 August 1933 – Cornishman)

1933: Unique Service on Cornish Hilltop led by St Just Boys Silver Band, under Bandmaster Marks. (24 August 1933 – Cornishman)

1933: St. Just Liberal Sports. The St Just Old Town Silver Band was in attendance. (24 August 1933 – Cornishman)

1933: St. Just Branch of the British Legion, and the cadets of the Pendeen Ambulance Division with the St Just Boys’ Silver Band. (14 September 1933 – Cornishman)

1933: St. Just Feast. St Just Boys’ Silver Band. (2 November 1933 – Cornishman)

1933: Before 11 o’clock the voluntary was rendered by St Just Old Town Band, conducted by Mr W J Lawry. After the two minutes’ silence, the Last Post was sounded. (16 November 1933 – Cornishman)

1933: In the evening a large and appreciative audience enjoyed the excellent programme rendered by the St Just Boys’ Silver Band, under Bandmaster James Marks, and each of the following selections were met with warm and well-deserved appreciation. (14 December 1933 – Cornishman)

1934: The annual meeting of the St Just Boys’ Silver Band was held on Wednesday. There was a good attendance of members. The treasurer (Mr. W. Lawry) reported an increase in funds. (18 January 1934 – Cornishman)

1934: Children’s Day at St. Just. The parade of the Methodist Church Sunday-schools (this year united) was headed by the St Just Old Town Silver Band. (24 May 1934 – Cornishman)

1934: A fine programme of band music was given in the town Square on Saturday evening by the St Just Boys’ Silver Band, under the baton of the bandmaster, Mr. James Marks. (31 May 1934 – Cornishman)

1934: Children’s Day at St. Just. The Free Methodist Sunday-school were headed the St Just Boys’ Silver Band. (28 June 1934 – Cornishman)

1934: St. Just British Legion. The long procession, which formed at the Legion Hall and marched to the War Memorial, was headed the St Just Old Town Silver Band. (5 July 1934 – Cornishman)

1934: The long procession, with flags and banners waving, marching to the inspiring strains of the St Just Boys’ Silver Band, streamed up from the valley and paraded streets of the town. (5 July 1934 – Cornishman)

1934: Sunday-school parade of the children and scholars, headed by the St Just Old Town Band, under Bandmaster Mr W J. Lawry. (12 July 1934 – Cornishman)

1934: Scholars, teachers, friends formed a procession. Paul and St Just Town Bands, paraded the principal streets, on to the north pier. (19 July 1934 – Cornishman)

1934: The Boys’ Silver Band, under Bandmaster James Marks, rendered several selections in the Market Square on Saturday evening. (19 July 1934 – Cornishman)

1934: Sports at Botallack. … St Just Old Silver Band. (26 July 1934 – Cornishman)

1934: St. Just Cape Cornwall Schools. … the procession formed up, and headed by the St Just Old Town Silver Band, paraded the principal streets of the town, which were lined with people…” (2 August 1934 – Cornishman)

1934: St. Just British Legion. St Just Boys’ Silver Band was in attendance. (30 August 1934 – Cornishman)

1934: Chapel Carn Brea on Sunday. The singing was led by the St Just Boys’ Silver Band…” (30 August 1934 – Cornishman)

1934: St Just Silver (probably St Just Boys Band) contesting under A W Parker. (Contest archive)

1934: The morning service was attended by the St Just Branch of the British Legion and the St Just Boys’ Prize Silver Band. (13 September 1934 – Cornishman)

1934: St Just British Legion attended the morning service, accompanied by the Boys’ Silver Band, under Bandmaster Jas. Marks. (4 October 1934 – Cornishman)

1934: The Gresford Disaster. Mr T. Trezise was responsible for the effort, and there was a ready response to his appeal for public support. St Just Boys’ Silver Band, under bandmaster James Marks, rendered sections during the evening, Aberystwyth was solemnly played. (11 October 1934 – Cornishman)

1934: Parish Church Feast Sunday, the morning service was attended by St. Just Branch of the British Legion, and the Boys’ Prize Silver Band. (8 November 1934 – Cornishman)

1934: A successful concert was given in the Legion Hall by the St Just Boys Silver Band. The popularity of the band is shown by the crowded attendance. Over 200 tickets alone were sold before event. (22 November 1934 – Cornishman)

1935: A delightful programme, in which the St. Just Minstrel Party and the Boys’ Silver Band took a very active part, was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. (21 February 1935 – Cornishman)

1935: In the evening a most appreciative audience enjoyed the fine programme rendered by the St Just Boys’ Silver Band (under the leadership of Bandmaster James Marks). (9 May 1935 – Cornishman)

1935: There were four bands in attendance: Madron Bugle Band, St Just Old Town Band, the Boys’ Silver Band, and Pendeen Brass Band.  (6 June 1935 – Cornishman)

1935: Children’s Day at North St. Just. … their respective bands and enjoyed their tea and buns in the open field. The Methodists, headed by the St Just Old Town Silver Band… (13 June 1935 – Cornishman)

1935: Territorials left for camp at Sandown, Isle of Wight, on Saturday night. They were given a good send-off by the St Just Boys’ Silver Band, who played them through the town. (20 June 1935 – Cornishman)

1935: Botallack Methodist Church headed by the St Just Boys’ Silver Band, under Bandmaster James Marks. (27 June 1935 – Cornishman)

1935: Midsummer Day at St Just. The gay procession of the Free Methodist Sunday-school marched to the lively music of the St Just Boys Silver Band. (27 June 1935 – Cornishman)

1935: Scholars and teachers marched to the music of the St Just Boys’ Silver Band to St. Just and through the principal streets. (18 July 1935 – Cornishman)

1935: St. Just Branch of the British Legion. The procession was headed by St Just Boys’ Silver Band. (25 July 1935 – Cornishman)

1935: Chapel Carn Brea Open-Air Service was led by St Just Boys’ Silver Band. (22 August 1935 – Cornishman)

1935: Singing was led by the St Just Boys Silver Band. (29 August 1935 – Cornishman)

1935: The annual service was held on Chapel Carn Brea. St Just Boys’ Silver Band led the singing, under Bandmaster Marks. (5 September 1935 – Cornishman)

1935: The Boys’ Silver Band, under Bandmaster James Marks, rendered several selections in the Market Square on Saturday. (5 September 1935)

1935: The morning service was attended by the St. Just Branch British Legion, with the Boys’ Silver Band. (12 September 1935 – Cornishman)

1935: St. Just Feast accompanied by St Just Boys’ Silver Band, under Mr. Jas Marks. (7 November 1935 – Cornishman)

1936: The annual general meeting of St Just Boy’s Silver Band was held in the R.G.A. drill hall on Saturday evening. The president (Dr. R. H. Hadfield) presided over a good attendance. (16 January 1936 – Cornishman)

1936: St. Just Parish Church. St Just Boys’ Silver Band, the Police, Miss Thomas, J.P., the Chairman, Vice- Chairman, Clerk, and members of the Urban District Council. Coastguards, Territorials, Senior School and Staff of Cape Cornwall Schools, the St Just Old Town Silver Band, … (30 January 1936 – Cornishman)

1936: St Just Old Town Band Annual Meeting. The annual meeting was held in the band room, Boswidden-road. The bandmaster presided, and there was a full attendance of members. A resume of the year’s work was read by the hon secretary (Mr. E. Lawry). (6 February 1936 – Cornishman)

1936: Midsummer-Tide at St. Just. It took their usual route, headed by the Boys’ Silver Band, under Bandmaster J. Marks. (2 July 1936 – Cornishman)

1936: Methodist Sunday-school’s long procession marched to the lively music of the Boys’ Silver Band, under Bandmaster J. Marks, from the valley and through the principal streets of the town, returning to a field. (2 July 1936 – Cornishman)

1936: Scholars and teachers marched to St. Just and through the principle streets to the lively music of the St Just Boys’ Silver Band. (16 July 1936 – Cornishman)

1936: The Boys’ Silver Band, under Bandmaster Jas. Marks, rendered several selections in the Market-square on Saturday evening.” (20 August 1936 – Cornishman)

1936: St Just Boys’ Band under Bandmaster James Marks will be present and will lead the singing. (27 August 1936 – Cornishman)

1936: Singing will be led by members of the St Just Boys’ Silver Band. Collection For National Children’s Home and Orphanage. (27 August 1936 – Cornishman)

1936: St Just Carnival. The grand parade accompanied by three bands: the St Just Old Town Band, the Boys’ Silver Band, Madron Bugle Band. (3 September 1936 – Cornishman)

1936: Chapel Carn Brea Services – the St Just Boys’ Silver Band rendered the music for the hymns. (3 September 1936 – Cornishman)

1936: The morning service was attended by British Legion, with the St Just Boys’ Silver Band. (24 September 1936 – Cornishman)

1936: Through sickness, the usual children’s concert had been postponed. Some young friends from the Boys’ Band and the Old Town Band had volunteered and their well-rendered selections helped to make a most enjoyable programme. (15 October 1936 – Cornishman)

1936: Territorials, St. Just British Legion, Officers and Brethren of the Lafrowda Lodge, R.A.O.B. with the St Just Boys’ Silver Band. (5 November 1936 – Cornishman)

1936: Remembrance Sunday in West Cornwall held at the Chapel-street Methodist Church. The procession, which marched from the Legion Hall, included the Old Town Silver Band. (12 November 1936 – Cornishman)

1937: The annual meeting of the St Just Boys’ Silver Band was held the R.G.A. Drill Hall Saturday. (14 January 1937 – Cornishman)

1937: The St Just Boys’ Silver Band, under Bandmaster J Marks, commenced the summer season on Saturday evening with one of their open-air instrumental. (10 June 1937 – Cornishman)

1937: The parade to St. Just and through the principal streets of the town and back to the field was headed by the Boys’ Silver Band. (15 July 1937 – Cornishman)

1937: Formed in procession, and paraded the village, marching to the music of the St Just Boys’ Silver Band. (24 June 1937 – Cornishman)

1937: Chapel Carn Brea. … from the hill there was extensive view from the Lizard to Cape Cornwall. The singing of the hymns was led the St Just Silver Band [which], whose services were much appreciated. (19 August 1937 – Cornishman)

1937: St. Just Free Methodist Church. The Boys’ Silver Band was in attendance. (19 August 1937 – Cornishman)

1937: St. Just Fete and Carnival had two Bands – the Old Town Band and the Boys’ Silver Band paraded through streets, thronged by waiting crowds, forming up at last the Plain, where prizes were presented. (2 September 1937 – Cornishman)

1937: Singing was led by the St Just Boys’ Silver Band in connection with the annual fete and carnival, organized by the British Legion. (2 September 1937 – Cornishman)

1938: Mr. Bennetts, who lay seriously ill, the Boys’ Silver Band did not play (as intended) in the Market Square on Saturday evening. For the same reason the Old Town Silver Band headed the procession in silence when passing through the Square. (26 May 1938 – Cornishman)

1938: Methodist Sunday-school  held their annual parade, marching to the St Just Boys’ Silver Band, under Bandmaster James Marks. (23 June 1938 – Cornishman)

1938: Midsummer Day at St. Just headed by the Boys’ Silver Band. They made a pretty picture as they marched around the Town Square. (30 June 1938 – Cornishman)

1938: The St Just Boys’ Silver Band, now in uniform, rendered a fine musical programme in the Town Square on Saturday evening. (18 August 1938 – Cornishman)

1938: Singing will be led by members of the St Just Boys’ Silver Band, bandmaster, Mr James Marks, in aid of the National children Home and Orphanage. (25 August 1938 – Cornishman)

1938: Service at Chapel Carn Brea. Bandmaster J. Marks was in charge of the St Just Boys’ Silver Band, which led the hearty congregational singing. (1 September 1938 – Cornishman)

1938: The Boys’ Silver Band rendered several selections in the Market Square and Bank Square Saturday evening. (8 September 1938 – Cornishman)

1938: At the morning service a company of the Lafrowda Branch of R.A.0.B., headed by the St Just Old Town Band, under Mr W J Lawry, attended the morning service. (6 October 1938 – Cornishman)

1938: St. Just Feast. St Just Silver Band [which?] headed the parade. (3 November 1938 – Cornishman)

1939: The annual meeting of St Just Boys’ Silver Band was held in the R.G. A. Hall on Wednesday. (19 January 1939 – Cornishman)

1939: Whit Monday at ‘The North’. Trewellard Methodist Sunday school marched to the inspiring music of the St Just Old Town Silver Band. (1 June 1939 – Cornishman)

1939: Botallack School Treat  annual parade was attended by the St Just Boys Silver Band, under bandmaster James Marks. (8 June 1939 – Cornishman)

1939: Midsummer Day at St Just. St Just Boys’ Silver Band headed the procession of the Methodist Free Church, a bright army of happy-faced children. (29 June 1939 – Cornishman)

1939: On Peace Sunday a service was held on the Carn Rocks. The procession which left the town was headed by the St Just Boys’ Silver Band. (27 July 1939 – Cornishman)

1939: After assembling the children there was the usual parade, headed by the Boys’ Silver Band, under Bandmaster Jas. Marks. (6 July 1939 – Cornishman)

1939: Chapel Carn Brea Open Air Service. The singing will be led by members of the St Just Boys’ Silver Band (conducted by Mr James Marks). (24 August 1939 – Cornishman)

1939: St Just Old Town Band, under Bandmaster W J Lawry, and the Pendeen Quartette, again gave vocal and instrumental concerts in the town. (24 August 1939 – Cornishman)

1939: Garden Fete at St. Just. The evening was spent in the schoolroom, where selections, were given by St Just Boys’ Silver Band. (7 September 1939 – Cornishman)

Because of the shortage of players during the war years the St Just Old Town Band and St Just Boys’ Band loaned each other players to undertake engagements. (Cornishman 23rd February 1950)

1940: The annual meeting of the St Just Boys’ Silver Band was held in the new Band room on Thursday. January 4. Dr R H Hadfleld presided over a good attendance. (11 January 1940 – Cornishman)

1940: Civil Defence Church Parade at St. Just. St Just Boys’ Silver Band, in charge of Bandmaster J Marks. (6 June 1940 – Cornishman)

1940: Children’s Day at St Just. The St Just Boys’ Silver Band, under Bandmaster J Marks. (27 June 1940 – Cornishman)

1940: About sixty little evacuees joined that bright procession which, to the music of the St Just Boys’ Silver Band, streamed up from the valley and marched through the principal streets of the town. (4 July 1940 – Cornishman)

1940: St Just Old Town Band, Bandmaster W. J. Lawry…” (11 July 1940 – Cornishman)

1941: The annual meeting of St Just Boys’ Silver Band was held in the band room, Market-street recently. Dr. H. Hadfield presided over a good attendance. (23 January 1941 – Cornishman)

1941: War Weapons Week at St Just. The parade assembled at the Town Hall at 6.30 p.m., and, tended by the St Just Old Town Band (Bandmaster Lawry), marched through the principal streets. (1 May 1941 – Cornishman)

1941: The long procession of the Free Methodist Sunday School marched to the music of the St Just Boys’ Silver Band (Bandmaster J. Marks). (3 July 1941 – Cornishman)

1941: The Methodist Sunday School was attended by St Just Old Town Band, under Bandmaster W. J. Lawry. (3 July 1941 – Cornishman)

1942: Children’s sports. There were selections of music by the St Just Old Town Band, under Bandmaster Wm John Lawry. (2 July 1942 – Cornishman)

1942: Botallack children’s annual races and sports headed by the St Just Old Town Band, about 400 children marched in procession through the village. (30 July 1942 – Cornishman)

St Just Silver Band formed from the remaining members of the Old Town Band and St Just Boys’ Band, whose activities were brought to an end by military service call-ups.

St Just Old Town Silver Band and the St Just Boys’ Band amalgamated to become St Just Town Silver Band under MD W J Lawry  and James Marks as deputy. (Cornishman 23rd February 1950)

1943: Queen-street Methodist Sunday school parade was headed by the Old Town Silver Band. (24 June 1943 – Cornishman)

1943: St Just Band; R.A.F. and R.A.F. Regiment (under Pilot Officer Garner); 24th (Penzance) Squadron, A.T.C. (Pilot-Officer Jarvis). (1 July 1943 – Cornishman)

1943: The annual children’s sports and races were held at Botallack on Saturday. Headed by St Just Band, the children paraded the village amid a fine display of flags, banners, and bunting. (5 August 1943 – Cornishman)

1943: Classes for Agricultural. St Just Silver Band. (12 August 1943 – Cornishman)

1943: St. Just Horse and Cattle Show. The afternoon’s proceedings were much enlivened by the playing of the St Just Silver Band. (9 September 1943 – Cornishman)

1944: The summer festival of the Botallack Methodist Sunday School was held on Saturday. The parade was headed by the St Just Town Band, under Bandmaster W J Lawry. (8 June 1944 – Cornishman)

1944: St Just Town Band, Bandmaster, Mr W J Lawry. (27 July 1944 – Cornishman)

1945: Children’s Day at St Just and, this year, the combined procession marched to the music of the St Just Silver Band, under Bandmaster W J Lawry. (28 June 1945 – Cornishman)

1945: Newbridge Sunday School was held on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday afternoon the children’s parade was headed by St Just Town Band and officials of the school. (5 July 1945 – Cornishman)

1945: Cadets’ Annual Inspection followed by a march past when the cadets were led by the St Just Silver Band, who kindly gave their services. (19 July 1945 – Cornishman)

1945: St. Just holds another VE-Day. Then came the parade through the Town headed by the St Just Silver Band. (26 July 1945 – Cornishman)

1945: Fine weather favoured the annual children’s sports and races at Botallack on Saturday. Headed by the St Just Town Band (under Bandmaster W J Lawry) about 400 children and adults paraded the village. (2 August 1945 – Cornishman)

1945: St. Just and District – one of the prettiest features of the celebrations was the children’s great victory parade on the Wednesday, headed by the Town Band. All carried flowers or flags, and many were in fancy dress. (23 August 1945 – Cornishman)

1945: Carnival Queen Chosen. St Just Silver Band played dance tunes, and the young people danced. (6 September 1945 – Cornishman)

1945: Carnival Was a Big Success. St Just Old Town Silver Band. (13 September 1945 – Cornishman)

1945: Enduring Peace Must be a Memorial to Fallen. At St Just a well-attended service of remembrance thanksgiving and dedication was held at the St Just War Memorial on Sunday afternoon. The parade, which left the Legion Hall just before three o clock, included St Just Town Silver Band; the British Legion (St. Just and Pendeen branches). (15 November 1945 – Cornishman)

St Just Silver Band leading the parade

1946: Goldsithney Methodist & Perranuthnoe Church, Sunday Schools Tea Treat Will Be Held on Saturday, June 1st. St Just Town Silver Band engaged. (28 March 1946 – Cornishman)

1946: St. Just Show Like Gala Day. In the evening there was dancing on the Plain in the centre of the town, with music by St Just Town Silver Band. (27 June 1946 – Cornishman)

1947: Anniversary. The parade was attended by St Just Silver Band. (29 May 1947 – Cornishman)

1947: Fifteen years had passed since that first day in 1932 when St Just Old Town Band led a parade through the village. (5 June 1947 – Cornishman)

1947: St. Just’s Carnival. St Just Town Silver Band. (11 September 1947 – Cornishman)

1948: Methodist Sunday school held their annual summer treat headed by St Just Band under W Lawry. (10 June 1948 – Cornishman)

1948: Music led by St Just Silver Band Collection for National Children’s Home. (26 August 1948 – Cornishman)

1949: Cornet Players Needed Saturday evening the Trustees of the St. Just Town Band met the Bandmaster, Mr. W. J. Lawry, and members of the Band to discuss its future, doubts existing owing to an apparent lack of interest by the youth of the town. Before the war, St. Just procured two such bodies —the Silver Band, under, Mr. W. J. Lawry and the Boys’ Silver Band, under Mr. J. Marks, but since the war the two have amalgamated into what was a sound Band. Dr. R. H. Hadfield presided and expressed the hope that some way would be found for the band to continue, and members unanimously expressed the opinion that the real urgency of the moment was for cornet players. It was decided to meet again and in the meantime members would make an effort to bring players back. (2 June 1949 – Cornishman)

1949: St. Just Carnival Week Opens. On Sunday evening a musical concert was given in the Town Hall by the St Just Town Silver Band. (4 August 1949 – Cornishman)

1949: St Just Town Silver Band will lead the singing. Collection for National Children’s Home. (18 August 1949 – Cornishman)

1949: Entering a competition again after some years’ absence, St. Just Town Band achieved a double success at the Mid-Cornwall Bandsmen’s Festival at Stenalees on Saturday, while their conductor (Mr. A. G Richards) was awarded a special.
Crowds of people lined Fore-street and the Square at St. Just on Saturday night, when St. Just Town Band marched through with their two cups. It is a long time since the residents had gathered in such numbers, and a great reception was extended to the band and it was some time before the chairman of St. Just U.D.C. (Mr. J. Rowe) could speak. Present were: Mr. James Marks, conductor of what used to be the St. Just Boys’ Silver Band, Mr. Matt Eddy, a trustee of the band, with the two cups and in the middle, Mr. A. G. Richards, who in just under two months has created out of 25 men a band that at its first attempt could carry off two first prizes. Tunes played by the Band were: March, “The Old Regiment,” and the hymn “Sunset.” Members of the Band were S. Grose, J. Olds, L. Vague, G. Morgan, J. Hawes, J. Harvey, J. Murley, T. Eddy, J. Williams, W. J. Lawry, R. Williams, J. Eddy, W. R Lawry, T. Bennetts, W. Bennetts. L. Rowe, D. Evans, A. Prowse, E. Bennetts, P. Williams, W. Roberts, G. Eddy, A. Thomas, D. Bennetts, R. Jory. J. Barnes. On Sunday evening the band gave a concert in the Plain, when again hundreds of residents were there to give Mr. Richards and his men a great ovation. (Cornishman – Thursday 25 August 1949)

1949: W J Lawry MD and James Marks deputy MD of St Just Town Silver Band resigned. (Cornishman 23rd February 1950)

1949:  Conducts not only the Falmouth Band, but also that at St Just Band. Before the last war in which he was a captain in the Royal Marines. Mr Richards was conductor of St Dennis Band. Falmouth Band are one of the 17 finalists for the national. (27 October 1949 – Cornishman)

1949 to 1954: St Just Town / Silver Band contesting under A G Richards. (Contest archive)

1950: St Just Band more flourishing than ever. The present St Just Silver Band was formed during the 1939-45 war from the remaining members of the Old Town Band and St Just Boys’ Band, whose activities were brought to an end by call-ups and other stresses of war. The Old Town Band dated back to some years prior to the First World War and was known for its good work under the direction of Mr W J Lawry. St Just Boys’ Band was formed after the First World War and, under the guidance of Mr J Marks, contributed its share to the musical life of the district.

It was difficult to get back to its former status after such a setback. This difficult period continued until the summer of last year, when a meeting of trustees and the band was called to decide whether or not to continue. Playing members had dwindled to a mere six or seven and the future of the band looked black.

At the meeting then held it was decided to invite the professional opinion of Mr A G Richards of Penzance. Within the short period of six weeks the band was re-established, membership grew to 24 and, under the direction of Mr T Richards, entered their first competition and at Stenalees Band Contest won the two first prizes.

The band is now firmly established with Mr Richards as its permanent musical director. It is intended to enter all contests this year, and the band is hoping to give programmes to the public in and around the district. The Trustees, supporters and band are determined to leave no stone unturned until the band has risen to the ranks of such as Camborne Town, Falmouth Town and St Dennis Silver Bands. ” (23 February 1950 – Cornishman)

St Just Town Band June 1950 (Cornishman February 1950 / Val Thomas St Ives Old Cornwall Society)

1950: St Just Town Silver Band (Musical Director: Capt. A G Richards. A.R.C.M.). Open for engagements, Sunday School tea treats, shows, carnivals. (16 March 1950 – Cornishman)

1950: Show and Sports Committee, Mr H Prowse presiding, the secretary, Mr P Merrifield, read the general reports, which were passed, and it was agreed that St Just Town Band (conductor Mr A G Richards) should be engaged. (20 April 1950 – Cornishman)

1950: West Penwith Football League Final … St Just Silver Band in attendance. (4 May 1950 – Cornishman)

1950: Redruth Two – Day Show … St Just Town Silver Band will be in attendance. (15 June 1950 – Cornishman)

1950: Singing will be led by St Just Town Band who will also render selections. (15 June 1950 – Cornishman)

1950: Newbridge Show. During the day St Just Town Silver Band played selections. (22 June 1950 – Cornishman)

St Just Midsummer Day Celebrations. St Just Town Band led the procession at the annual tea treat parade of the three chapels(Cornishman 29th June 1950 / Val Thomas St Ives Old Cornwall Society)

1950: (Bank Holiday) St Just Town Silver Band will be in attendance during the afternoon. (29 June 1950 – Cornishman)

1950: During the afternoon St Just Town Silver Band will be in attendance. (3 August 1950 – Cornishman)

1950: St Just Town Silver Band will be in attendance. Proceeds In aid of St Just Town Silver Band Uniforms Fund. (28 September 1950 – Cornishman)

1950: St Just Town Band, under Mr G Richards, headed the parade to the parish church. (16 November 1950 – Cornishman)

1950: St Just Town Band, which recently launched an appeal for funds for equipping members with uniforms, is steadily growing, and the response to date is most encouraging. The Band hope to wear the uniforms at a concert. (14 December 1950 – Cornishman)

1962: St Just Town / Silver disbanded. (OCS Spring 1964)

1965: Some instruments sold to the new Lanner and District Brass Band. (Lanner and District Band website)

1980s: Reformed as St Just British Legion Band. (John Brush)

 

 

 

 

Compiled by Tony Mansell (Bardh Kernow)

 

This collection is a part of the Cornish National Music Archive (CNMA) project to Collect, Preserve and Share our Cornish Heritage and Culture.

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