The Denver star., 1916-03-25

creased to sixty men. it went to the
st. Louis exposition and won high hon
ors. carrying of the second prize. In
1909. with eighty-tive pieces. it again
went to the United States to attend
the inauguration Of President Taft
On the way to Washington it played
in concerts in various cities and won
the unstinted praise of the musical
world. After the Inauguration Of Pres
ident Taft the band went to Atlantic
City and played long engagement at
Young's pier.
In 1915. at the opening of the San
Francisco exposition. it made its third
trip to the United States. returning to
Manila at the close Of the exposition.
1t was the most popular band at the
big fair and for this reason was select
ed to remain and officiate at the con-
cluding concerts. No other single agen-
cy has done as much to advertise the
Philippines and to give the outside
world a proper conception Of their peo-
pie. This fact is fully appreciated by
the Filipinos and has made Major Low
ing a hero among these far away Is
landers.
The Constabulary band Is insepara-
bly, linked with Major Loving's name.
People from all over the world who
have heard it play will always think
of Major Loving the directing genius
who made 1t all possible. What he ac-
complished with the raw material at
his disposal has been the marvel OF
tho rpucicol 1rorld for tho mast docoda
AS soloists his men are not equal to
the great artists Of Europe and Ameri-
ca. but for ensemble effect his band
has competed successfully with the
greatest organizations in the world and
has ELECTED high praise from Sousa
and other famous leaders.
The monumental labor attached to
Major Loving's achievement Is only
appreciated by trained musicians. and
1t is fitting that man Of his own pro-
fession should speak the final word.
Professor Ebenezer Cook. writing In
the Manila Cablenews Of Jan. %, 1916.
pays the following tribute to Major
Loving's high efficiency as a musician
and n leader of men:
THE splendid recognition Of the past
services of Major Loving in the build
ing up of the Constabulary band, which
took place at his last Luneta concert,
was but spontaneous demonstration
OF the high estimation as musician
and n man which the Manila public
holds Of him.
1.-THE requirements necessary to
achieve what he has accomplished are
many. Often efficient conductors lack
the tactful organizing ability neces
sary to build up an efficient organiZa
ton like the Constabulary band and or
cheStra. ! believe the Constabulary
band is the only musical body In the
world In which every man can otiiciate
in both band and orchestra.
"The amount OF work on the part OF
the leader necessary to this accomplish
ment is little appreciated by the gen
eral public. morning school for the
strings was feature, and this general
education was really only begun. Ev-
cry year. If this work is continued. will
add to the efficiency Of the organiza-
tion and it is to be hoped that under
the new leadership 1t will be contln
ued."
AS Major Loving Is but forty-threc
years of age 1t II to be hoped that his
retirement is only temporary and that
he will not be permanently lost to the
profession for which he has done so
much and through which he has
achieved a lasting and well merited
fame.