The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-08
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THOMAS ORCHESTRA


THOMAS ORCHESTRA
Thomas Orchestra has been in existence
twelve years at the end Of its present sea-
son and Thomas Orchestra now stands as
the best in its line. 1t is "a privilege to
hear the orchestra. There is nothing like
it in the world today. There has never
been an adverse criticism on the music,
in fact. press and public united in joining
in saying that Thomas and his men pro-
duce the finest music ever heard in this
country. His ambition has been to give
the finest music possible. For years must
clans have marvelled at the wonderful
power and purity of the orchestra. Each
year it is better Thomas is not YET at the
height of his ambition. He is making the
orchestra better every season. Musical
perfection and fidelity is embodied in
every piece the organization produces.
In Chicago each season forty eight con-
certs are given and during the season four
weeks are spent on the road. This makes
just two dozen concerts to be given each
year outside of Chicago. Long jumps
between concerts is the rule in order that
only the largest houses can be had. for
who would not go many miles to see and
hear Thomas and his men 1t has been
said of the orchestra and it's relations 10
Chicago that THE orchestra is Il costly
luxury-if anything so essentially precious
may be called costly. or anything so nee
essary. a luxury. Many of its clientele
look upon it vaguely as git from
heaven. something to be accepted as Of
course like air or sunshine The active
members of the Orchestral association
could give these thOughtless ones another
view. There are men in the organiza-
ton who have made tangible sacrifice
for the orchestra. men who have wrought
and fought and given out of proportion
to their means. that this great institution
and influence might live.
Those who do not know may deem
the orchestra the fad of some Chicago
millionaires. 1t is not so 1t is the child
of much unsefsh endeavor. fostered
through many anxious years. kept alive
by virture Of a deep abiding love for the
best in music and an enlightened public
spirit
Thomas Orchestra has never been
paying proposition as far as money is
concerned The best musicians in the
world are secured. Every civilized coun-
try is searched for musicians. This
costs money and lots of it. Greeted by
thousands at every concert and at good
prices. IL does not pay more than eX-
penses any season and many years falls
behind. Each year the music-loving peo
pie of Chicago contribute large sums to
its support simply that people could hear
the finest music In the world Chicago
people pay the price and get to hear the
orchestra
When they go out on the road their eN-
penses is about all they can look for. No
concert is given without guarantee OF
good many hundred dollars. Transporta-
ton costs great deal and special trains
have to be secured in making some points
Everything is done on a grand scale. the
orchestra never cancels a date or disap-
points and this costs more money and
the members draw big salaries.
Some OF the larger cities in the country
get TO hear the orchestra but seldom
some of the managers VIII not put up
the necessary cash to get them
Wichita Is particularly fortunate in hav-
ING "a man who is willing 70 pay the
n~,ce Mr.. BOYLE. who is the local man
arer has made his guarantees and tho
orchestra wiz get its money. This IS
the first time the orchestra has ever ap-
reared within e1 miles OF Wichita and
II va q luck stroke that brought them
be-e this tine. especially 10 the lovers
% n,1sics in this city and surrounding
country
Nr Bowie has furnished the cash neces-
ssrv TO bring them here and SIS up % ne
,aonle Of wichita and neiEhboring towns
- helm him mike this amount and Vay
hin, for hts trouble To hear Thomas
Orchestra i q treat Al any price. but they
vii appear here ~ very reasonable rates
paonl. II, surrounding towns have shown
a daep interest in the event 81 the sea-
sor Mr. Boyle spent months trying to
arrange a date for this city For year
this has beer talked OF and * Is alally
an assured eact and those who love good
music given them b. hands = masters
and rrde- the direction = the greatest
masters = them al should secure their
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