Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-09-10
BIG BAND COMING
FOR TENNESSEE FAIR
First Cavalry band Mounted on Trained
Hofses at Tennessee state Fair.


Rudolph Bsrliner and bis First Cav.
airy Band provide one Of the most 81
feetive and popular attractions Of recent
years, In addition 70 being one Of the
real novelties Of the entertainment field.
Il is the first time q genuine mounted
cavalry band has been offered a. a pro
fessional attraction and feature, and the
maintenance Of rigid regulation detail
preserves an atmosphere Of martial piet-
uresqueness and inspiration that estab-
fishes new precedent in the outdoor
entertainment world There are thirty
five men in the organization, appearing
in the parades mounted and dismounted
concerts, military ceremonies and de
tails, battle tableaux and other features
Of an almost unehding variety Of ssnss.
tional and impressive features. Among
these are many men who have seen ae
tual service, have served IN militia and
local organizations. The first sergeant
was drum major Of an American minstrel
band before joining the cavalry service,
and was fret drum major at the head
Of band marching through the streets
of Manila to twir a huge baton, a IA.
milisr enough sight to Americans, but
creating tremendous sensation among
the natives. Other members, trick rid.
ers, musicians, etc, are veterans in the
sense Of service, although young in years,
and engage in the maneuvers and avo.
buttons with vim and vigor and trained
accuracy.
The organization is conducted on the
lines Of strictest service detail, with
regulation duties, camp, parade, concert
and evolution, the military ceremonies Of
reyeille, guard mount; raising and lower,
ing the eOlors, mess, stables and the fun
program accurate replica Of the regular
service. One Of the most interesting
features Of the engagement Of the First
Cavalry Band is the camp regulations
and ceremonies. Director Berliner has
been officially commended as one Of the
most versatile, talented and efficient
bandmasters that has ever served in the
United States Army, department and
division credentials attesting to his
worth lie served three years as band
master Of the Second U. S. Cavalry
during which time he directed the mu
steal ceremonies of many imposing ant
important events.
At Fort Meyer, adjoining Washing
ton, d. c., the band was called int serv
Ice to participate In innumerable impor
tant doings. and it was the favorite mu
steal organization at command of Adiu
tant-General Corbin, to the practical ex
clusion Of all the other famous bands il
and around Washington. Director Ber
liner was at the head of the band wheI
it made tour Of the world, playing con
csrts at the principal ports en- route t,
the Philippines, where it remained 70
two years, returning via San Francisco
During the journey Director Berline
had the honor of directing his band in
program given by invitation at a n
ception at the hotel in Colombo by Cour
tess Russell, daughter of Lord Russell
former viceroy Of India.
Director Berliner is a famous program
maker, combining his experience in tn
service with the splendid opportun
ties as musical director Of the oreheI
tras in several leading metropolitan tn
aires. This enables him to select an
conduct rarely enjoyable and tho
oughly satisfactory concert program
with Just enough Of each style Of must
+ and is constantly evolving new and SCI
I sational numbers Some Of the noun
: ed concert features come as complei
surprises and he and his men are stud,
: ing out new angles and rehearsing no
! elites practically all the time they al
touring the country.
o While the regulation cavalry band
y composed of rs men, including COO
. stable sergeant and others, the Fir
. Cavalry Band embraces 95 men, q
}, splendidly mounted and trained to Il
e last detail, and Director Berliner hi
4 had great army Of skilled America
. musicians to select from, not restricts
y to the limitations Of enlisted servie
. with its mixed GLASS Of men. While b
N musicians are all members of the Anne
e lean Federation Of Musicians, it is OF
Il Of Director Berliner's proud boasts tn
ID no one Of them but receives more this
the set scale Of compensation and Sc
ID eral soloists receive salary that mar
d recognized leaders would be glad to ha
r. assured them.
% In addition to handsome and perfect
b trained mounts, the band is equip
Of with cavalry service, khaki uniform
m horse trappings, guidOns and paraph'
II MALTA, and with fine martial bearir
rs present most inspiring spectacle.
ir A daily street parade through
to principal thoroughfares of Nashville W
ct be given by the big band, mounted
I. white horses, introducing in Osvel
ID style, at the fair grounds all the ev
III buttons on horseback, including music
~ selections. In the band stand the co
m plete organization will render concer
afternoon and evening, classic and POI
lar music as, well as spectacular sci
Ir tions With this great musical org'
izatiOh travels a quartet of singers,
dies and gentlemen, introducing in pr
h, er costume both opera and popular n
,iy sic at the Tennessee State Fair. Septe