Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-05

lAt OfNAl DdAaf eA- organization composed of Arizona men who have been drafted and have entered the service at Camp Funston, Fort Riley, Kansas, will tour Arizona cities and play for Arizona audiences in a gigantic Red Cross benefit, be- tween May 20 and June 10, if arrange ments now on foot are completed. Secretary Thomas A. Egan of the War ren district commercial club, assisted by secretaries of other commercial or ganiZations of the state, is making the arrangements for the tour.
 The band is strictly an Arizona or ganization, made up of the boys from this state. Several of it's members were formerly of this district. and many of the men who are playing in the band are well known to the resi- dents of the district. It is rated as one of the best bands in Camp Funs' ton, and carries several soloists, both vocal and instrumental, as well as an excellent orchestra. The plans as they are now outlined are for dances and concerts to which an admission shall be charged From the proceeds the expenses of the tour are to be de- ducted, and the remainder turned over to the Red Cross. which is conducting a campaign at that time.
 Letter From Funston
 The matter was brought to the at tention of Mir. Egan by E. w. Gaugler, sergeant-bugler of the 340th field ar tillery. whose letter was received yes terday. Mir. Egan immediately began corresponding with the other cities of the state to assure the appearance Of the band here, replying to the band leader that he will do his utmost to assist in the trip. Following is the correspondence in the matter, first Sergeant Gaugler's letter, second MT Egan's letter to Sergeant Gaugler, and finally MT. Egan's letter to all com mercial organizations of the state:
 Headquarters Company
 Three Hundred Fortieth
 Field Artillery
 Camp Funston, Kansas,
 April 27, 1918. "Mr. Thomas A. Egan, Secretary
 Warren District Commercial Club,
 "Bisbee, Arizona.
 Dear Sir:
 "The 34Oth Field Artillery band, composed of Arizona men, has been granted permission to take a tour through their, home state. providing financial arrangements can be made.
 Rated as Good Band
 "The 34Gth band is rated as one of the best in camp and carries in addi- tion. several soloists, both vocal and instrumental, as well as an excellent orchestra.
 "All other bands have toured their respective states, giving concerts and dances, charging an admission fee of one dollar. The proceeds after deduct ing transportation and necessary tray cling expenses, have been donated to the Red Cross, and it might be added that this has, in each case, been a tidy sum.
 "The chambers of commerce in CO., operation with the Red Cross societies in the various cities, have promoted the thing locally; secured the halls. made the bookings, advertised and ad- vanced the travelling expenses. There must be- of course, a general head, so that dates of engagements, etc, do not conflict.
 If you and your home town are interested in this. please get in touch with the other principle cities of Ari- zona and see if you cannot arrange a schedule. We might suggest Tucson, Phoenix. Douglas. Prescott, Globe, Je- rome. Ray and Bisbee as a possible schedule. We will be granted twenty days leave Suit your own conven- fence as to dates. as we can leave at any time prior to May 20.
 Last Leave at Home
 These tours are greatly appreciat- ed by the public, are of material ben eft to the Red Cross, inspire enthusi- asm and patriotism among the people, and at the same time afford the boys a last short visit among friends and relatives, so we know you will en- counter no difficulty in making ar engagements in the time allotted.
 Respectfully,
 "E. w. Gaugler,
 Sergeant Bugler. S40th F. A" Secretary Egan's answer to Sergeant | Gaugler follows:
 "I am in receipt of your letter of April 27th. with reference to the 340th | Field Artillery band composed of Ari- l zona men. l think this is a splendid | proposition you are submitting, and | will do everything within my power to immediately take this matter up with the various chambers of. com | merce throughout the state in the | hope of obtaining their cooperation to | map cut an itinerary and arrange a | schedule for this band
 Will Inspire People "It is my idea that, owing to the fact l that the band is composed of Arizona | boys, it will greatly help to stimulate l interest in the various war proposi- |! tions and help the people of the state | especially to grasp the seriousness of ] the present war. ''I am today taking this matter up | with the various chambers and will | advise you immediately as to the ac- | tion that will be taken by them.
 Yours very truly,
 Thomas A. Egan,
 Secretary" | Mir. Egan's letter to the various l chambers of commerce of the state in which he urges immediate action to I insure the appearance of the band in follows:
 'I am this day in receipt Of letter