1890

June: “The Temperance Band was early astir on Monday morning, playing merrily through the streets en route for Barnsley. Having an engagement to head the Carlton Main Branch of the Miner’s Union, the Band left Woodlesford station by the seven train, and during their stay in Barnsley, earned an excellent character for their good playing.”

52 brass bands took part in the procession. Leading the way were the officials of the Association, preceded by several miners carrying well-polished picks and hammers decorated with flowers.

October: New Besson silver plated instruments costing £260, bought as a result of fund raising efforts and a loan by the Rechabites, were shown off to the town by the Band, parading in their 'striking uniforms’, on Friday October 17th. The ladies arranged a celebration and familiar names mentioned at Mesdames Beckwith, Sidebottom, Lunn.