Evening star., 1895-06-01

before and he intends that its work snail
| surprise even the most enthusiastic ad-
| mirers of the organization. Each concert
| will be carefully prepared. according to
| the leader, and arranged to suit the tastes
| of all.
| The schedule for the entire coming con-
| cert season at the Executive Mansion is as
| follows: June 1, $50 pm. to 1925 pm.
June s. 600 to 1:3O: June Is, 600 to 80;
June %, 6:05 to 735; June %, sos to 7:35
July 6. 600 to 7:30; July 49, 5:55 to 7:25;
July 90 $50 to 7:20; July 81, 5:45 to 7:15;
August 3, $40 to I:1O; August 10, $50 to
700: August IT, $40 to $50; August a.
| $40 to $40: August 81, 500 to $50; Sep
tembe- I. 4:5O to $50; September IA. 4:4O
| to 6:1O: September p. 4:3O to 600. and Sep
tember 2S. 30 to 500. The time for the
concerts at the Capitol and marine bar
racks varies hut minute or two from the
above schedule.
The marine corps is the oldest military
or naval force in the service of the United
States, and its band Is likewise ancient.
The Marine Band, according to the late
Ben: Perley Poore, originated on the
fIigate Constitution. Commodore Hull,
when cruising In the Mediterranean In
1905. Several Italian musicians. including
Gaetano Carrsi, Giaccome Gaetano, Mi
chael Sardo, Carolus Mast and Francisco
Pulitzis came to Washington and formed
a band that was attached to the marine
barracks Carusi was the leader from 1893
to 1915, Pulitzis from 1915 to 1925 and then
Michael Sardo. These Italians and their
descendants formed better portion of the
band for many years, and adhered to the
old-school clarionets, hautboyS and bas-
soons long after the introduction of brass
Instruments. Indeed. they were regarded
at Washington, they regarded them
selves, as the best band in the world for
many years.
Perhaps the most picturesque feature of
the marine corps is the band. 1t is con-
sidered in manner to belong to the Presi-
dent of the United States. 1t is always at
his disposab whenever he cares to listen
to it, and, IN addition to the outdoor con-
certs, the band Is in attendance at all the
White House receptions. Every member of
the organization must enlist in the ordl-
nary way and serve five years as a private
at s13 per month. after which he may be
promoted through the grades of third,
second and first-class musician. first
class musician receives 1856 per month; a
second-class. s21 per month, and a third
class, slT per month. The leader draws
500 per month. There are thirty musicians,
fourteen detailed privates and one princi-
pal musician in the band. Every man of
| them is paid s4S per year additional for
playing at the White House and Capitol.
1t seems astonishing that first-rate mu-
sicians should be willing to serve for sue h
small pay. but. rule, the men enlist
for the sake of the prestige which they
obtain from five years service in the Ma
rine Band. After serving out this term,
however, many become attached to the
organization and remain with it, They en-
joy many privileges which go far to make
up for the small remuneration which they
receive.
They are permitted to earn money out
side by concerts and otherwise. and in this
way make a great many dollars. Twenty
five drummers and buglers. temporarily
attached to the band. are constantly in
training at the barracks here. They are
boys enlisted at the age of fourteen to six
teen years, and they serve by enlistment
up to twenty one years, when they are as
signed to ships. 1t is their duty in the
service to sound the calls to quarters in
the morning, for hoisting and pulling down
the flag, etc, whether on shore on board.
On special occasions the buglers and drum
mers parade with the band, and add much
to its strength and numerical appearance
The band is officially ordered out for the
tri-weekly concerts. When the President
desires the Saturday muscales in the
White House grounds to begin he trans
mits message to that effect to the Secre-
tary of the Navy. The latter forwards an
order. to the commandant of the marine
Corps, who in turn directs the leader of the
band to commence the concerts. The Capt.
tol concerts are ordered by the command
ant. at the request of the architect of the
Capitol, and, should the latter prove dilst-
tory in this respect, he is usually reminded
that the music Is desired through scores Of
communications from citizens of East
Washington. 1t is exceptional for the band
to play at the Capitol during the sessions
CT Congress. The Thursday concerts at the
barracks are at the volition of Col. Hey
wood, and are given upon his ORDER