A fever for brass bands swept coastal Liberian towns in the early twentieth century. It hit Fortsville in 1927, when the local Diamond Musical and Social Brass Band was incorporated.
Founders included Joseph L. Reeves, manager; Mascon S. Hall, band master; Joseph F. Barnard, assistant band master; James T. Roberts, secretary; Josiah C. Reeves, treasurer; Joshua A. Winkey, drum major; Samuel Snyder, conductor; Arthur Hall, drum major; and members: H. C. Barnard, H. C. Reeves, James T. Forte, Nathaniel Anderson.
Footnote: Acts 1927-28, p. 40.
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