The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-01
Marshall's First Free Concert a
Pronounced Success.
Many We're Unable to Get Into
Auditorium.
MUSIC APPROPRIATE.
POtpOurri Of Sacred Songs Was
Well Received.
Audience Was Appreciative and
EneOres We're Frequent.

1t is evident from the number Of PEG
pie who went to the Auditorium yester-
day afternoon that the citizens Of To-
peka appreciate the kindness of Mar
shall's band in giving free concerts. It
was also evident that all those who at
tended appreciated the music which the
band rendered in such perfect manner.
The big hall was packed full. and many
were turned away because they could
not get through the crowd at the en-
trance It is reported by those who have
attended entertainments at the Audi
forum that the crowd which went to
hear the band was the largest that las
been attracted there since it was built
Tie day was fine, and everybody
wanted 10 get out, so they went to the
band concert. This is Just what Mr.
Marshall expected and hoped they
would do. People have been cOOped up
In their homes every Sunday, with few
exceptions. since the winter came on,
ana they were glad of chance to get
out, and particularly glad TO hear a
splendid concert which cost them moth
ing It IS true philanthropy on the part
OF Mr.. Marshall and his band in giving
the free concerts, and they should re-
celVs due credit for it. There is not a
town or city in the west where the same
opportunity is given the people. In any
OF the cities there is a nominal charge
Tor entrance or there is street car fare
70 pay. Here it is absolutely free, and
more than that. it is the best band in
the west and probably in the east, ex-
cepting the professional bands.
The rowdyism which was feared be
cause the concert was free failed to ma
terlallze- A few boys in the balcony
disturbed people in their immediate
vicinity, but they We're soon suppressed.
The selections which the band played
We're Just what they should have been for
the occasion, and every one was re-
ceived with hearty applause. The con-
cert opened with Topeka EIlxs'' a
march written by John Marshall and
played for the first time in Topeka. 1t
IS q perfect march, and has the swing
IN 1t which makes Sousa's marches pop
uiar.
The programme in full follows:
J. March. Topeka EllSs -----. Marshall
tFirst time in T0peka-)
Z overture, 'Pique Dame --.... Suppe.
3 Euphonium solo. The Holy City"
Mr. D. c. Kline.
e. Vocal sole Ca) Rect s-Thus said
the Lord ----.--. ---.--.-- Handel
6b) Forever with the Lord.
$500 CSOunOd.
Mr. val. N Saue1zvein.
8. Grand POtpOurri Of Sacred Songs
JOY to the World 49,. Farmhouse.
s. March THE Commonwealth Hail
z Grand Selection from II Trova-
tore .-------- ---------.. $500 erdl
s. Gloria from Mozart's Twelfth
Mass ------- ........ Mozart
.. The Dawn Of Love- Bendix
10 March, THE Prize Of Victory
---.--.--- --.--- ScoutOG.
The overture. "Pique Dame" by
Suppe, was encored and the band
played Stars and Stripes Forever" D.
G. Kline made a decided hit with his
solo. but he refused to play it again.
although the audience showed its APP
probation by continued applause. The
vocal solo by Mr.. Sauerwein was also
well received
1Ae selection which seemed to please