The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-08
Resolution to Disband Is IMAM
imOusly Rescinded.
OVER $1,000 RAISED.
Voluntary Contributions Come
in to Help Band.
A Jubilee, Not a Farewell, Con-
cert to Be Given.

Topeka is proud of MarshaIl's band
and will not stand for farewell con-
cert from that famous organ1Zaloh-
The institution Will not disoand, but
will continue to be one of the concerns
of which Topeka is proud
This was enthusiastically decided at
a big meeting of the members OF the
band at their rooms last evening.
The band has been in distress on &C
count of the failure to secure valid leg
islation which would permit the city
as a whole to assist the organization
The members felt that Topeka had
been generous in the past ana olo
not believe in going before the COM
rnunfty and asking for additional nm
ancfaI assistance. The band can not
be blamed for this. They give their
talents and their time often at a sac
rifice to give the best of music on pub
lie occasions.
A number of citizens without cir
culating petitions took up the cause
and promptly raised sufficient money
to carry the band through this year
and part of next
At the meeting last night the con-
tributors were represented by a COM
rnittee, ]. w. Robinson, John Sargent
and Frank P. MacLennan. and several
talks were made showing the great in
terest of Topeka people in its band
The announcement that over twelve
hundred dollars had been voluntarily
subscribed was received with the
greatest enthusiasm by the band and
the resolution of last Sunday passed
to dfsband the organization was unani-
mously reconsidered and the decision
made to go ahead with renewed
energy.
Next Sunday, weather permitting, a
jubilee concert instead of a farewell
concert will be given at the City park
1t was unanimously voted to give a
free concert some time during the
summer to the Topeka Country club
at their grounds.
The money subscribed was given
cheerfulIy and willingly to help the
band until effective legislation can be
secured which will distribute any nee
essary assessments among the people
as whole. AS an example of the gen
erous and kindly feeling toward the
band it may be stated that the Knights
Templar Commandery No. of To-
peka which has been pledged for $50
at a formal meeting last evening in
sisted on doubling the amount Crane
& Co, and its employees came forward
with s44 Many people expressed
themselves as desiring to have their
names added to the list of contributors
but have not yet stated the amounts
Their names will be added to the list
when they telephone or signify their
contributions. The quick action in
raising this money not only preserves
the band for Topeka, but insures free
concerts, two a week, during the sea-
son.
Since last evening the Topeka Turn
verein contributed sac; the Hall Lith-
ographing company, $50; the State
Printing office, SIS; Mutual Laundry
company. $500; Robert McGinness,
$500; J. c.. Gilchrist, $500.
The fund is thus on its way toward
the $4,000 mark estimated to carry
the band through two years.
John Sargent. 225 Clay street, was
selected as the treasurer for this spec
ial fund and 1t is requested that checks
be sent him covering the amounts of
the subscriptions.
Following is the list of the contrib
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