New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-06

mann. the Marine Band has not only maintained
the high standard to which 1t attained IN inc
days Of Sousa, but 1t may also be SAID to nave
made substantial advances in the right urcc-
ton. This has been due TO the Intelligence ana
energy of the leader as much as to the wise i'p-
crafty Of Congress, which in the last TWO years
has offered to competent musicians an lnduce-
mont TO enlist without loss Of dignity or sacrifice
from a money point OF view. reference III 'hcsc
columns recently TO the popular qutilty Oh 'hc
concerts given every Saturday afternoon on the
White House lawn was not Intended oi course
to reflect unfavorably upon the work OF the
band 1t was merely designed to emphasize inc
t,ct-rccrctted AZ il Is by many judicous friends
or musical culture and dcvelOpment-that con-
ccrts Of this kind must necessarily cater 10 "ha'
no doubt Is the popular taste OF the community.
on the other hand, II would be only ialr 10
Acknowledges that Mr.. Slntclmann and the band
under his direction are conscicntiously endeav-
oring by degrees to cultivate in the public an
appreciation of the higher forms Of music and TO
instn into the minds Of the Philistines the notion
that music can and ought to be something more
than "A mere ear tickling process.
The American branch OF the Roman Catholic
ClurC N, while oVONe1ly SuDStINltHl W iNpii''
has been annoyed and irritated at some of the
rulings of the Vatican and it has been difficult
at times to conceal the Indignation felt by many
Of It's faithful followers at the edicts they be
leye TO have been unjust Bishop Xcane's com
pulsory resignation Of the rectorshlp OF the
Catholic University at one time threatened to be
the death Of that institution. and only his OWE
graceful acceptance Of what actually amounted
TO prpVantpl outbreak I'm his
behalf
Now Brother Fabrcian, Of the Christian
Brothers for twelve years in charge Of st
Johns College which has been raised through
his devotion to a high degree Of excellence, has
been summoned by the Superior General Of his
order. Brother Gabriel Marie. to appear and de-
fcrd himself for violating the rules Of his broth
crhood In allowing the classics to be taught At
St. Johns.
The Christian Brothcrs, Il will be rcmcuh rcd.
IS an order Of aymcn. founded by Ia sail" at
the beginning Of the last century. whose purpose
was 10 give the children OF the lower classes 4
practical and elementary education. In order to
restrict the brotherhood to its chosen field OF
usefulness and prevent Il from falling into III"
hands Of the priesthood. the study Of Latin was
forbidden
In this country the Roman Catholic Church
has sensby adapted itself 10 the needs ~ the
people. The various orders devote themselves TO
benevolent End educational rather than mis-
sionary work. and have shown a practical spirit
in cnd"avorug to keep abreast ~ the times.
There is no peasant class in America and every
boy. no matter how humble. strives TO obtain as
good an education "a his richer brother. that h."
may compete with him later on. Brother FahrI-
clan. broad minded and far seeing. has sirIvon
20 help the poor boys who come 20 him TO b.
educated in their ambitions, and has arranged
his curriculum accordingly which the brother
hood on this side Of the water maintain ~ in
harmony with the spirit II not the letter. al the
founders instructions. and. convinced that tn"
stand taken by their colleague IL right and
proper one. are prepared 70 appeal to the Holy
Father against the ruling OF their superior.
one afternoon I'm the last session Of Congress
a member earnestly discussing the provisions OF
a bill before the House was interrupted In an
important part by the irritating and stcrcotypoI
inquiry: May ask the gentleman question"
Not now. not now" responded the speaker.
"Wait until I'm through. and then ask the ques-
ton and hc damned"
When he was quite finished with his remarks
he said politely:
Now, sir | am ready for your question"
mo, thank you" replied his colleague. who n
few moments before had been 80 anxious 10 in
,.r,,.. D. q. bifn mot under the conditions i'm