Arizona republican., 1897-11-14

rl0u WIuu SOOu pueClSIOu, Iut pdltS being better balanced than hereto- fore. This band is one of the best in the west and under the present leader will no doubt reach a high point elf perfection. But we are still lacking the band stand and wish we could get one erected before the sea son is over I ask again why cannot an effort be made to get sufficient money togsther ito build one.
 It is said that when Manuel Garcia was draining Madame Antoinette Sterling he used to make her practice almost entirely on the medium reg ister, illustrating the necessity for this with rubber band, saying that when you pull it out it gets thin in the middle, and thus it is with the voice" We have always contended that the best way to strengthen and develop the upper tones of the voice was by strengthening and developing those below them. The broader the base of a structure the stronger and more durable the upper parts of it. How many voices have been ruined by over practice on high pitches!
 The cantafa 'Belshazzar' was un- delrtaken by the PhNarmonics last Monday evening with a full attend ance of members All the choruses in the composition were taken up with a vigor and energy worthy of an older organization It will not take the club long Ito present it on the boards. The public may possibly hear il5 before the holidays.
 Music, painting and sculpture are arts which are practically governed by the same principles. In fact, 1t may be asserted that any law or prin- ciple which applies to any one art or science etmbodies a truth which ap- plies to all. Truth is one, not many, and is universal in its application. So home that is musical will also be adorned with such pictures and statuary as can be afforded. We de-, sire to encourage these things. Do not hesitate to buy a photOgravure or plaster cast if the price will not allow the purchase of an oil painting or marble Beautiful and harmoni- ous surroundings not only reflect the taste of the owner but create a sphere of refinement and culture whose re- fiex value is incalculable Let those who know no better (and there are many such) turn up their holy noses in sreers and ridicule of the elemen- tary music, the cheap print and the clay image They will know better wh3n they know more. Let these elemetaTy things perform their uses until development enables one to go up higher and possess and enjoy bet ter things. Each in it's place and all in time
 A large amount of praise is due tc those who have managed to bring the Indian band up to it's present stand ard. A good deal of patience and forbearance must be shown to gel such results from crude material. The boys play well indeed when we con- sidelr that only a few years ago they were not vested with any of the bene- fits of civilization. The result so far is very creditable and I shall con- tinue to look with interest to their further progress.
 must make reference to our Cap. 1tal City band which also played las, Sunday afternoon. Its leader is very painstaking. He exhibits also thor ough knowledge of conducting. The band played Wary evenly with good intonation and avoided all display oi p-oldllCy SO ClTSH IOunQ m brass bands. After listening to both or ganizations we again felt exceeding ly sorry that the bands cannot unite They should certainly do 30 for thf good of the public as we'll as them. selves. It is a very bad obstacle thal can't be overcome one way CT the other, especially if any disposition ex.
 ists to do so. If there is, let the at. tempt be made to arrive att this de. sirabla point, and if the mountain
 wonit come to Mahomet, let Mahomer
 come tol the mountain.
 The order of Elks intends holding z memorial service in the opera house
 on the first Sunday in December. Tt
 make a success from a musical stand point they are using every effort ant no doubt it will be creditable in eveu-y degree. The best talent will be SC lect-d to appear on this occasion. SEMPRE FIDELIS. Don't suffer from asthma. Dr SWetnam can relieve VOL See him