The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-24

Bour as the band marched from the
depot yesterday:
''The departure from Spokane OF the
Grand Army band, of Canton, yester-
day morning was enlivened by pleas
ing presentation that attracted much
attention at the Northern Pacific sta
ton. Lou Hunt-"The Very Best
presented Drum Major Bour with the
handsome drum majors baton which
Lou carried in the parade on the night
of Elks' day. 1t is an exquisite piece
of workmanship polished oak stick
wrapped with white silk ribbon, decor
ated with a great purple bow, and
branching into a magnificent pair of
baby elk horns. Mr.. Bour announced
his intention of leading the Grand Army
band into Canton with this baton"
MADE MANY FRIENDS
The Spokane Chronicle has the follow
ing to say of the departure of the Grand
Army band from that city:
"The musicians of the Grand Army
band, of Canton, Ohio, bade farewell to
their Spokane friends this morning and
went east in their two special coaches
over the Great Northern. The east
bound passenger train was several
at the depot from o'clock until after
| 10.
"There was a large crowd at the station
during the morning to say the last part
ing words to the members of the band
Manager Bolster, Samuel Glasgow and
other members of the board of control
Of the exposition were there, large
number of citizens and few feminine
friends who had relatives In the organi-
zation-or special acquaintances.
1.-THE musicians carry with them q
great quantity Of fruit from the ex-
position shelves. r. Kiesling gave them
about so boxes, and Thomas Kirby, of
the winning Nez Perce county ex-
hibit, contributed some of his best fruit
to the band boys. One end of the car
was filled to overflowing with the
boxes.
Mrs. Lenore Sherwood Pyle accom-
panied the band east, but A. H. Knoll
and Marie Mcneil the cornetists, will
remain in the city day or two"
Just before leaving Director Rein
kendorff said:
1--WE appreciate the reception that
reluctantly. We would be glad to stay
but we return with the kindliest and
friendliest feelings. This is the express
sion of the entire band. 1t will be like
tearing a piece of my heart away to
leave here
" We appreciate the reception that
has been given our music. 1t seems to
have touched a responsive chord, es-
pecially with the music-loving people.
The best musicians seem to have under
stood the music and have shown their
appreciation of it. This was shown by
the reception given last Sunday after
noon when an entirely musical pro-
gram was rendered. The encores given
showed that the numbers were appre-
ciated.
" The band refused six other offers
so as to be at liberty to fill this engage
ment here, and it has been one Of the
pleasantest of any time
Perry VanHorne has acted as busi-
ness manager of the Grand Army
band on what is probably the longest
trip made by any band to fill a single
engagement. Others may have gone
farther on a continuous circuit. The
Grand Army band has made an excep-
tionally long trip for single engage
ment. ,rT
ION all Of our course Of travels, this
has been probably the pleasantest en-
gagement we have filed said Mr..
Van Horne. The trip was one such as
to be pleasantly anticipated, and it is
one that is never to be forgotten. Spo-
kane has given us everything that
could contribute to our pleasure.
In my position as business mana
ger it has been made necessary for me
to be in communication with Manager
Bolster for several months. 1 have found
him to be one of the most business like
business men. He is a perfect gentle
man, as well as every member of the
board Of control Their every action
has been above criticism.
1--WE have been treated all right. We
have found the people of Spokane to be
most hospitable. We go back with a
great many acquaintance whom we
feel 1t is a real pleasure to have met.
We are sorry to leave, and would have
have been glad If the exposition
would have continued another two
weeks. That is the sentiment of all the
men. Our Accommodations here have
been excellent. can say truly that
everything connected with the engage
ment has been perfectly satisfactory to
every member of the band
During the exercises at the exhibition
last evening Director Reinkendorf of
the band was presented with a hand
gold medal by DR.. Olmsted for the
board of control of the exposition. Perry
Van Horne, the business manager, was
given a handsome cut glass dish by the
exposition management. The band
played Aud Lang Syne' and the big
crowd cheered enthusiastically"