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1881 British Open Championships

Date:
Monday, September 5, 1881

Venue:
Belle Vue, Manchester

Test piece:
Cinq Mars, Gounod arr C. Godfrey

Adjudicator(s):
Charles Godfrey, J. P. Clarke, James Jenkins

Pos Band Conductor Dr Pts
1Black Dyke MillsA. Owen--
2Meltham MillsJ. Gladney--
3StalybridgeJ. Gladney--
4BoarshurstA. Owen--
5TrawdenA. Owen--
6BarnsleyJ. Gladney--

Prizes:

1st: £30
2nd: £20
3rd: £15
4th: £12
5th: £8
6th: £5

Black Dyke Mills achieved the hat-trick and were barred for two years; 



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Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator


               

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