Tombstone epitaph., 1915-03-07
BAND BOYS SMOKER
 GREATLY ENJOYED

NltS hall. at the smoker gwen Dy the | me cmbers of the Tombstone City Band The purpose of the meeting. which was not previously disclosed, was well planned surprise by the members O A McSparron. who was presented witt one of the most beautiful tokens of ap- preciation in the form of band mas ter's baton. The instrument IS of soliG ! genuine ivory. trimmed with gold band upon which was engraved Presented to W A McSparron. March I, 1915 l by the Tombstone City Band "
 l Mayor W. F Kuchenhecker. on be. ' Ealf of the Band boys. acted as spokes man, and he was introduced by Dr. H H Hughart. who presided in few well chosen words expressing his appre citation of the band, and stated that he was sure all present were of the same opinion Mayor Kuchenbecker deliver e the main address of the evening Briefly he outlined the good work of rhe Band since it's organization, and ci he vast amount of good it had done To it's ex-leader. Mir McSparron, he paid a splendid tribute How he had
 nd having been given the opportunits O study under one of the most cele orated professors of music. had risen lntil today he stands as a master of music. He br,eiy discussed how MT. McSparrou had worked to keep
 he Tombstone City Band together and felt that his work had not been in vain, and in appreciation. the Mayor ,aid. of his efforts toward the organi- zation, he had been conferred the honor 70 present the taken, with the compli ments of all.
 Mir McSparron responded excellenily n a short address, in which he expressed his sincere thanks to the members and all who had been connected with the band during his incumbency as leader, | L, by surprise he wished to thank [ ( members from the bottom of his heart, and although he was of the opinion
 hat he was not meritorious of the beautiful gift, stated that he had work oi the band at heart, and always would as in the past, lend his best efforts for the advancement of the organization.
 Several excellent selections were rem iered by the band, after which refresh ments consis ting O sandwiches and coffee were enjoyed by all present. which goes to show | hat the boys not only can produce good music. but the eats" also The smokes were also
 njoyed by these in attendance. and good fellowship was rampant through put the entire evening.
 Dr. Hughart again briefly addressed he meeting Tn which he said that at his affair it was not intended Ito talk Court House" but would like to hear from some of these present on popular matters, and he called upon Rev. H A Deck. who expressed his ratification of the excellent work the bank boys were accomplishing. Cashier T R Brandt, of the First National Bank. F. w. Willard, F N Wolcott, R. B. Val lance. treasurer of the band organiza. tion, and several others present also expressed their views on the subject and loud applause greeted the speakers on each occasion.
 MT. E. H. Reeves wanted to know how the organization stood or a finan- cial basis, and Treasurer ValIancy briefly explained that the band at the present time enjoyed neat little bal ance in the treasury. realized from the several entertsinme given in the past, and that about May lst it is planned to give a concert. with vocal as well as instrumental music, of which plans are now under way. Whereupon Mir Willard arose and stated that in appreciation of Our" band, as every one was wont to call it, he thought the ! people ought to respond with little aid to help the cause along, and his motion was seconded" by Mir. Brandt who suggested that the hat be passed.