The fame of this band soon spread throughout the 4th Division and the Canadian Corps, and into England; and it became a matter of perpetual demand for the 85th Band to be present and to play at concert parties and at parades and other functions of the Division and Brigade. This was due more particularly to the versatility of the band in _soloists_ and a _group of entertainers_ amongst the personnel, who formed a concert party by themselves. It is without question that Thomas Roy, euphonium soloist; Percival Barnes, piccolo and flute soloist; R. MacDougall and D. W. Cameron, cornet soloists; J. C. Profitt and Alex. Myers, clarinet soloists; Alex. (“Attell”) MacDougall, trombone soloist, and the trombone quartet (A. MacDougall, J. J. Gray, C. E. Purves, and James Roy) were as expert instrumentalists as the trained ear could wish to hear. They earned for the band its name for virtuosity and brilliancy. The group of entertainers comprised H. H. Murray, George Rackham, Frank (“Hunk”) A. Ryan, C. W. Appleton and Ronald MacDougall. Murray was vocal soloist, with band accompaniment, having a rounded cantabile baritone. He was also “the lead” in the theatrical entertainment, sketches and vaudeville, with Rackham as foil. Ryan, Appleton and R. MacDougall were step dancers, and Ryan was noted for his eccentric dancing specialties. The group, assisted by the other members of the band, also produced “The Old Homestead,” in costume, at the Front. On the day of the Great March of Triumph through London, May 3, 1919, the 85th Band made a distinct popular “hit” with the Londoners. The Director of Musical Services, noted the fact in the following official communication: “Argyll House, “London, W.I., “May 5th, 1919. “To— ”LT.-COL. G. S. HARRINGTON, “Deputy Minister, O.M.F.C., “34 Grosvenor St., W.I. “SIR,—I have the honor to bring to your notice the musical report of the bands marching through London:— “‘The 85th Battalion Band, thirty performers, under Lieutenant Mooney, Bandmaster. This famous marching band has been sadly depleted by war losses, but gave a fine, spirited performance, which was much admired.’ “I have the honor to be, “Sir, “Your Obedient Servant, ”JASPER VALE-LANE, “Musical Director.”