The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1910-07-29

that Prof. Henry l.. Ihroop' ohe u
the most talented musicians the
world ever knew, is now engaged IN
organizing a band, the purpose OF
which is to furnish music gratis Tor
all occasions, no matter how large or
how small.
Last night was the first the writer
learned of the existence OF this none
band. 1t was not until l stepped
from the train, in the middle OF the
night that | heard sweet music from
a distance, and being lover OF
music, commenced to investigate
whence it came. | followed the
soft but sweet music, coming closer
and closer until 1 realized that was
near the spot from whence 1t came
when saw the brilliant electric
lights flashing from the spacious
residence No. PIT Kimball ave. There
l stopped for some time enjoying the
music when some one came out ana
invited me in, to which l consented
II was mono other than Prof. Ihroop
himself. (And allow me to mere
state that the Professor treated me
royalty, introducing me to MS large
class of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. In
number-all of whom were glad to
welcome me.) After listening 10
some very choice selections, and
noticing the ease and accuracy OF
time the musicians kept, became
very interested.
Noticing that the Professor seemed
to be an easy gentleman to approach
I thought l would ask him few
questions. At the opportune time
approached him, and said:
Beg pardon, Professor, but would
YOU mind giving me few points
concerning your band for publica-
ton?
With pleasure answered the Pro-
fessor You see, Caldwell has long
felt the want of musical talent, and
IL is my object to furnish the society
people of Caldwell with as many
musicians for an evenings pleasure
as the occasion may require. All or
part of my bandit matters not to
me. l intend to satisfy the people,
NV band is now only in its infancy.
started only a short time ago with
only eight, now / have twenty-four-
as fine a set of musicians as can be
found in the United States-or,
may say in tho world. In othe1
words to say that a musician play
in TROOPS Southern Idaho Paragon
Troubadours, is to say that he is pos
sessed of merit of the very highes
order. And that is not all, l shall
keep on increasing my band RICH
along, and expect to have 1t up t
sixty within the next ninety day
without any trouble. You wonl6 b
astonished If were to show you tn
largo number of applicants | alread
have, and | am receiving new one
daily. But / will not take everyon
who applies We want no dubs. Be
fore the applicant can become
member OF my band no mt st frs
prove to the band at large has ali
ity. and also answer several ques
tons, etc, before he can become
member.
Yes, sir. this band IS here to sta,
and let me say right here that
anyone wishes our services drrin
the balance of this year l wish tho
would send in their names and II
date, as we already have large nun
Der of engagements for the ne,
sixty days.
Noticing something in the corn
of the room covered up, which locke
to me as though it might be an i
strument. l voGtnred to asa the Pr
fessor wha: It was.
That, my friend, said tho Profes
or, is a ha'h One OF the old tin
farL. TX David used - a uv
NJ rot aiitN anyone to touch it h
myself
With THIS tie Profess " "mC,cr
tho iUsIr nnLt and commenced pl.
ing. Such delightful music | new
have heard efore, and I don't thi
ev IL: &sain hear its ~ 7
Professor as, beyond question
douht. DON musician \ maze
I,u see, 5. i'd the PROBES ~. .his
not the only instrument play.
can play any and all II them
makes 10 ference to M -rEl. :
all alike to me.
But, Professor, l said. what v
you do when you increase your ba
TO a larger number-say a rou
hundred?
That is a very easy matter, ST
the Professor. have already
for that am pOinO or