Evening star., 1902-01-04
that revelation of the possibilities OF the
military band had been accorded them.

Bandmaster John Slater of Canada's
crack military band THE Kilties," is no
make-belieye soldier-he is a genuine war
rlor He Is the only leader of any of the
large bands who wears a service medal;
his brave part in the northwest rebellion
with the British arms won him this dis
tinction Mr.. Slater is an expert at broad
sword, single stick, bayonet or foils and
is one of the crack shots or his regiment
AT sword exercise etc, he is always open
to a friendly bout. Bandmaster Slater won
the bayonet championship Of Canada at the
military tournament this year Among the
men are many British and Canadian vet
erans who have more than once smelled
powder. THE Kilties" (who are genuine en-
listed men of the 4sth HighlandersD Will
come to the city forty strong Each man
has three styles Of uniform with him for
street wear, according to the climate but
they appear on the concert platforms in
variably in full killed regimentals.
Mrs. Mills is rehearslng The Persian
Sarden" with Miss Eleanore Simonds COM
traito; Miss Lillian Haley, soprano; Mr.
lam Mooney, tenor. These are all we'll
known singers whose voices Mrs Mills has
cultivated, and their ability assures an ar
tistic production Of the popular music and
Famous poem from the pen of the Persian
poet. ..,
Whatever musicians may decide as to the
artistic ability or Yirtuosity of young Kube-
ilk, the argumentum adthominem prepon-
derates. He filled the Columbia Theater as
II has rarely been filled at a violin recital
Every seat in the auditorium was sold and
many persons stood in the aisle throughout
the performance. nor would they go when
the program was finished but clapped and
cheered and brayoed viii he came out
twice with his wo,---up and set-a-going
gait, and gave them the sextet of Lucia"
Ii was in the Paganini selection at the last
that he displayed to the public his tech
nique and aroused the house to thunders Of
aDplauSe. 1nere lifera llv M
end to the marvels he works on that one
| small instrument. Twenty years hence IL
upon his development. For the present SO
far as technical skill is concerned there Is
no one his equal.
F. n. Innes. the famous bandmsster has
just placed an order for two private cars.
in which he and his band will travel on their
forthcoming tour. This train Will consist
of general sleeper. longer than the usual
signed car for himself and his singers
This latter viii be sumptuously fitted up as
sort of hotel on wheels. 1t win have a
private room or two, a series of state
rooms, with berths an Office, a dining room
and kitchen. and an observation room in
the rear. The train will have a full corps
or cooks. walters and porters. and the
band, the singers and Innes himself will
live In 1t for the months they are on the
road This is the first instance where a
bandmaster has carried his organization I'm
this way. One or two of the larger mu-
sical organizations have used special trains
at special times. but none has ever toured
In It's own equipment, owned by Its leader
himself
Mr.. George Lawrence gave a musical and
social evening to his pupils and members OF
his choir New Year. night. which was
highly enjoyed by those present. who In
dulged In dancing until a hate hour. The
choir presented him with handsome bust
OF Richard Wagner. Mr. Paul 6perry, the
organist, making the presentation speech
on the subject of Wagner and the great
musicians, which was happily responded TO
by Mr. Lawrence, who In thanking them,
wished all a happy. and prosperous new
year.
The Bischo6 concerts, which have been
given 90 acceptably for the past twenty
years. will. II possible. be more interesting
this season than ever before. Information
regarding thu dates Of the concerts can be
found In the amusement column