The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-16

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Kilties Band Pleases.
About four thousand people gather
ed at Garfield park to listen to the
evening concert by the Kilties band
and no one was disappointed with the
programme rendered. Although there
were not seats for all. few left before
the concert was entirely finished. 1t
would be drawing it rather mildly to
say that the band made a Hit, for they
We're compelled to respond to encores
after fully one-half of their selections.
Inc programme was mostly made up
of patriotic and love songs-the music
| that lies near to the heart of an
American audience. Several times
during the playing of national airs the
people began cheering and it was evil
| dent that they were with the Killed
| players from first TO last. 1t was
fine tribute from the American to the
! Scotch when the audience so heartily
applauded the playing of "Auld Lang
Syne" which is perhaps more generally
| known and loved than any other song
of the great Scotch bard. Especially
worthy of mention was the work of
Mr.. Richard Stoss. who delighted the
audience with his cornet solo work
supported by the band. A notable
feaure of the entertainment was the
dancing of Mr.. As Frazer, who per-
formed with. rare skill the Sword"
! and JACK Tar dances. his lOSeIn0I
with the music on the bagpfpes was
! pleasant diversion and was fully as
enjoyable as the remainder of the pro-
gramme. SSE
The lights were Hardly adequate for
the size of the auditorium but the
management have promised to have
| this defect remedied before this even
| ing's programme. There was quite
| torium which, might have been filled
with benches for az part of the crowd
that was compelled to stand and those
/ in charge will no doubt look after the
patrons comfort in this respect also.
| Capt j. G. Waters at the Chautauqua.
In spite Of the Intermittent rain of
| the afternoon, a. good sized crowd
! turned out to witness the opening of
the Chautauqua course. 1t rained
! just enough to make things a little
| disa greeable but did not interfere
| with the programme save to shorten
! the flag raising ceremony somewhat.
At about $50 o'clock the crowd as
sembled and listened to a few remarks
By Capt. William Peterson, comman-
der of the G. A. r., which organiza-
| ton had charge of the ceremonies. He
was followed by Capt. p. H. Coney and
Mr.. Cyrus Corning. AS the flag went
up, the audience sang THE Star
Spangled Banner" led by Mr.. NJ. c.
Holman. At the conclusion Amer
| lea" was sung and then all adjourned
to the auditorium to listen to the pro-
gramme by the Kilties band
The band appeared in the uniform
| of the native Scot, led by Mr.. Albert
Cook, and rendered programme
which was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
| The class of music which they play is
of type that can be enjoyed by
everyone and their popularity was evil
denced by the size of the crowd on so
| unfavorable q day. During the inter-
mission between the two parts of the
musical programme. the president or
the association, Rec. c. E. Holcomb,
introduced Capt. j. G.. Waters, who
spoke in behalf of the association
Captain Waters, besides bidding the
visitors welcome, assured them of the
moral and physical cleanliness of the
grounds and the city. He said that
Topeka can boast of a city free from
the degrading vices of many of the
other cities of the land. He also took
occasion to speak at some length on
the need of the nation along the lines
of Christian patriotism for which the
Chautaunua association stands. He
congratulated the association on hav-
ing steered clear of the disgrace of
securing such men as Burton and I'LL
man whose speeches are In opposition
to the spirit of our institutions. He
warned the churches against permit
ting men whose deeds are unworthy,
to remain as communicates. The
Kilties band WAS also complimented
by the speaker.
The Canny Scots did not take kindly
to the remarks about the bagpipes and
the origin of the band The last seen of
Captain Waters he was surrounded by
the Highland Kilties who attempted
to roast him in their gentle manner.
The notes of an Aeolian harp could
scarcely compare with the melody of the
supper call sounded on the back of
frying pan suggesting Pike or War
path"
Over three-fourths of the living tents
were taken before the afternoon was
over. Considering the weather condi-
lions, a fine showing has been made and
the management feel that the enterprise
has made an excellent beginning.
Considerable trouble was experienced
last evening by those attempting to gain
entrance to the grounds in carriages and
automobiles. If those coming in sucn
conveyances will take Quincy street
route straight through, all difficulty will
be avoided.
Most of the headquarters of the diff
ferent organizations are in readiness
to receive visitors. They are operated
as rest and display rooms.
Not a little delay is caused by the de-
fective switch as the ''Y" opposite the
grounds. If the railway company could