Arizona republican., 1897-11-21
FIT IND MISS CHAT.
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I have heard several expressions of opinion lately in regard to the con- solidation of the two ely bands,
 which has been mantionsif several times in the papers. What l have heard has all been practically to the same effect-that it is not advisable. Residents of the town, at least thos. who have been here for some time, are all aware of the condition of the brass bands which have heretofore existed in this town prior to the for nation of the two now in existence or before the existence of the Capi- tai city band We were seldom t. eat ed to open air concerts in those days and the privileges we now enjoy in that respect are excellent. Said one man the other day: 'I am emphai-
 cally opposed to the consolida ion of the two bands that are new furnishing us with such rare music. l believe those who are advocating their union do not realize the value of their sep
 arate maintenance. It is natural that
 in their present existence in a sort of
 competitive state the people are the | gathers thereby in a large measure.
 A sort of rivalry exists between
 them naturally; each one tries to out
 do the other in the performance of their numbers and to introduce spec. ialties and features which will be new and entertaining. Consequently we
 are profiting If they, were mode'e ed
 into one band the probability is that within short time we would have no
 music at all The band would likely
 lapse gradually into a state of i1-
 nocuous desuetude and the condition:
 would be the same, that have always characterized the brass bands of this
 town I say let the two bands alone
 and give them an opportunity to de velop into musical organizations
 which will be the pride of the terri tory and the whole southwest. w are all proud of them as they ar; and they deserve our unstinted praise and gratitude for the good they art
 doing. Let the citizens give then | every encouragement and help then in their efforts to maintain the organ , izations as they are and we will al be glad of it.''
 
 A couple of girls and a boy, brothe } and sisters, we're playing in from of house on East Washi -gton street l Two boys came up the street in bas OctlI OHO WILL duN } the other with a shield, and botl wearing an air of professional impor tance. Come on am les go an p1a. a practice game" said enc of the pro 3 fessionals to the lone boy. "Al
 right" he replied, eagerly, 'fwait til ) I go'n ask' A moment later h l emerged gleefully and the two girl
 were correspondingly cres, fallen The elder of the two seemed to b t thinking of some scheme ito breal
 up the impending practice game. Sh ! thought of it before the three boy ) reached the corner and called t
 them; Boys! Oh b-o-y-s! Com = back" she cried "we're gon' t s skin raisins purity soon!' The tenn = ptation was inadequate and the boy = went on, but the alluremelt held ou } by the little girl goes great way to T ward explaining the difference il
 weight and bulk between a pound 0 7 'funskun'' raisins and what is sup s posed to be a pound of "skun'' raj ! sins.
 g Here is a paragraph from the Ney York Tribune which throws sid light on fhe efforts of cultured bu
 poor members of society to keep thei . heads above water:
 ) f'To the Editor of the Tribune-SiI