The Washington times., 1902-08-27
First of Series of Open
Air Concerts by Times
N1Wsbovs Band
GREENE PARK is THR0NGED
Every Number of the Twelve on the
Program Cheered to an Encore
Greatest Admiration Displayed for
the Juvenile Musicians.

The experiment of open air concerts
in the different parks of the city was
tried yesterday and proved a distinct
success when the Washington Times
Nevsboys Band rendered an entertain
ing musical program in Greene Park,
Stanton Square, northeast.
Nearly all the prominent cities of the
United States have these park concerts
throughout the summer, thereby giving
that part OF their population which
cannot get out of town during the heat
ed term opportunity to have at least
an hours enjoyment in the evenings.
Although Washington is easily first in
the number and beauty of its reserva
tions, the plan of giving concerts in
them had never been seriously consid-
cred until The Times Band offered its
services.
Greene Park, where the initial con-
cert OF the series was given yesterday
afternoon. is one of the most pic
turesque in the city, and is situated at
the intersection OF Massachusetts Ave-
nue., Maryland Avenue, Fourth and
Sixth Streets northeast. The announce
ment that the popular Newsboys Band
would play at o'clock attracted an un-
usually large crowd, and when the lit
tie fellows marched up. few minutes
before that time. they were the center
of interest. Arrayed in their spotless
white uniforms and preceded by their
drum major. in his scarlet dress. they
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been provided for them. and as soon as
they were seated the park and precinct
policemen allowed the crowd to take
positions on the grass. where they could
get good view of the little musicians
and enjoy their selections.
Behaved Like Veterans.
The boys played with all the vim and
enthusiasm that they always manifest.
They go about their work with the air
Of veterans and never fail to elicit fa-
vorable comment for their attractive
appearance and splendid handling OF
the different instruments.
The program opened with stirring
march. and when that had been con-
cluded the crowd aoplauded heartily.
The unique spectacl. of a number of
boys so small doing the work which
is usually expected from grown men
seemed to fascinate those present, many
of whom had never seen nor heard the
band before
After each number the boys rested
and viewed the crowd with quite as
much interest as their hearers exhibited
toward them. Probably the most atten-
tive spectators were the great number
of children who lined the front row
and the edge of the crowd around the
musicians. Their expressions betrayed
the greatest admiration. even though
mixed with envy at the triumph OF the
Juvenile musicians.
Twelve Numbers Rendered.
The program was made up of twelve
numbers. two OF which are still un-
named The others included The Col
ored Major" Indeed" THE Wash
ington Times March," medley of patri-
otic airs, Creole Belle" "Alseeta," IF
You Only Knew" Aud Lang Syne,"
and THE Star Spangled Banner"
The band was in charge of and di-
rected by Mr.. George NJ. White. its in
structor. Mr.. White took the boys in
hand last January and trained them so
patiently and thoroughly that they were
able to make their first public appear
ance in the spring. when they opened
the Masonic Fair. Since then the ser
vices Of the band have been continu-