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Object Record
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Metadata
Item ID# |
2014.028.005 a-d |
Object Name |
Trombone |
Year Range from |
1915 |
Year Range to |
1925 |
Description |
A silver plated brass trombone with a mouthpiece (a), tuning slide (b), a slide (c) and black carrying case (d). The trombone is made up of 3 seperate parts. The mouthpiece attaches to the main tuning slide that has a bell shaped bottom where the sound comes from. The tuning slide is then attached to the slide which makes the different notes. See image management for a detailed image of part names and locations. The mouthpiece is silver plated and has "Tempo 12c" stamped under the rim. The trombone is silver plated and has engraved floral and leaf design on the front side of the bell. The design features flowers, leafs and stems and covers most of the front. There is a banner in the middle of the design that reads "King - Made by H.N. White - Clevd.O." The trombone has a serial number of 55241. The slide has a stamp near the slide lock that has an image of a lions face with the writing "The King - Made by H.N. White - Clevd.O. - Trademark Crystal-Silver - Slides". The case is black and is wooden with a black faux-leather casing. There is white stitching around the edges. The front of the case has "B.A.1" written in black marker. There is a white sticker with red writing at the top of the case near the handle that reads "Chesley Citizens Band - King-White Co. - H55241 - Cleaned May 93". Inside the case it is black plush velvet with inserts to lay the trombone flat for transportation. There are two rectangular pieces attached to the velvet bottom of the case with plastic hinges. The hinges keep the slide from moving in the case. |
Provenance |
This item was used and belonged to the Chesley Citizen's Band which went defunct approximately 20 years ago (circa 1994-1999). The item was stored in the Chesley arena. There is a copy of the history of the Chesley Citizen's Band in the accession file. Musical Inspiration in World War One: The 160th Bruce Battalion Band When, in 1887, Chesley was forced to endure yet another hired band "murdering music within the boundaries of the corporation" the Chesley Band was formed. Attracting talented musicians with promises of employment at the Krug factory, the band became the main source of entertainment in the town. News of their talent spread, and in June 1910 they were selected as the 32nd Battalion Band. In the First World War, the Chesley Band's military service continued. Although the Canadian Department of Militia and Defence did not fund regimental bands, many civilian bands - including Chesley's - enlisted. Volunteering to the 160th Bruce Battalion in 1916 under their bandmaster, George Wright, the band was the central attraction on county recruitment tours. Newspapers, including the Canadian Echo, heralded their arrival with headlines proclaiming, "The 160th Regimental Band Coming here" (Februart 16, 1916). By May, citizens had great hopes for their performance overseas: "Music has a wonderful charm and inspiring effect(...) and the Bruce Band may yet cheer our boys in the field of battle" (May 3, 1916). The Bruce Battalion would be "the best equipped...morally...that ever crossed the sea" (March 8, 1916). On October 18, 1916 the battalion departed for England with the band under the baton of Sgt. William Jack - Wright had been discharged by the Medical Board shortly before their departure. Once in England, they were stationed at the Bramshott Camp in Hampshire, and later in Surrey at Witley Camp. Here, they were once again the main entertainment, playing concerts and dances, in addition to regular drills. As one poet summerized in "Bruce in Khaki" (Nov.16, 1917): "When nearing the end of a long day's toil And the packs weigh near a ton, Watch the steps quicken up and lengthen At the first tap of the drum." As the community had hoped during recruitment, the band kept morale high, using music's uplifting powers to inspire the troops. The band remained in England until February 1918 when the battalion was split between various regiments and sent to France. During this time, the band played "Auld Lang Syne" as the soldiers boarded trains, and provided entertainment at the officers' farewell dinner. As was recorded in the 160th Canadian Infantry Battalion War Diaries "the band [was] a credit to the battalion." By the end of February, the band, too, was divided and sent overseas. After the war, the Chesley Band was revived and continued their legacy until 1999. Their music, which once called soldiers to war and gave hope to the community, is now only an echo. Sources: Canadian Echo newspaper; From Days of Yore: A Pictorial History of Chesley (A995.070.001); Chesley Tweedsmuir History Vol. 3; War Diaries - 160th Canadian Infantry Battalion (from Library and Archives Canada); Historical Notes (A2006.044.001) |
Dimensions |
W-21 L-115 Dia-16 cm |
Search Terms & Subjects |
Marching Bands Music |
Places |
Chesley |
Businesses, Organizations, Ships, Sites |
Chesley Band |