This picture was dated 1902. It appears to have been taken in front of Henry
    Patrick's Store. The picture appeared in the Milford Daily News some years ago
    with the following caption: This old-time photo of the Hopedale Marching Band
    was taken around 1902. The band took part in parades and concerts throughout
    the Milford area. John L. Manuel of Milford, son of one of the bandsmen identified
    most of the members. Front row, from left, Silas Staples, Sterling Freethy, Fred
    Osgood, unknown. Second row, from left, Wesley Knights, Peter O. Gaskill, B. J.
    Manuel, W.R. Beals, William Nuttall, Victor Wise. Back row, Mr. Cole, Jesse
    Warren, Lyman Sweet, Warren Stimpson, Walter Watson, Roscoe Steere, Daniel
    Warren and Wilfred Scott.

  Hopedale band, 1911

    This band was photographed at the Community
    House, but no other information is available.

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    And this band picture is also from 1902. Looks like
    the same drum and many of the same names.

    Memorial Day - 2006

     Band concert at Town Park - 1952.