El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-13
Inspiration To- II Paso SYmphony.

THE public spirited citizens Of FL Paso who are unef-
ishly giving their time and energy to the work Of
providing for the city great symphony orchestra may
find inspiration IN the life work Of Maj Henry L. Hggin
son, who died his Boston home November r. To him
due the credit for giving to Boston Of the worlds
greatest orchesaS- the Boston Symphony His influence
has extended throughout the country wherever orchestra
music is heard, and especially in cities where symphony
orchestras maintained.
Maj. Hggnson looked on the Boston symphony as his
hobby much as other rich look upon yachts art
galleries or racing stables. He made it his recreation, and
in doing permitted others to enjoy his wealth He
made Boston more the musical capital Of America
Founding the Boston Symphony in 1884, there not
year that his assistance varying from $1,000 to $4,000
needed to meet It's deficits his gifts permitted
the members to devote themselves 70 rehearsal without
seeking outside engagements. With Maj Higginsons
financial aid the Boston Symphony able to tempt mus
clans of high rank from otheres and from Europe
The Boston Post running the facts Of his career
speaks first Of MAJ Higginson student at Harvard
then student Of music at Vienna and Rome Continu-
ing 1t says:
"on his return in November 1850. he Joined the
$50. c,ioTs1 u 1ee5 - StrT1cI- of1 IN
Ohio and soon prospered 50 much that he was able
Higginson 8 CO Had he followed the advice offered
98 g f Bs Rge5 E more i4 et TO be one us
citizen. he would have lost the opportunity to be
one Of the most useful citizens Boston has ever
had While studying in Vienna he conceived the
hope that some one Noule eslaolisn N EoSSon an
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he himself would be able to carry out such an am
He soon discovered that many other things be
sides needed 10 realize the dream Of his
His permanent orchestra, with
a substantial backing naturally aroused the oppo-
sition Of the smuggling organizations then In eX-
istence, which helps TO account for the hostility Of
Boston press institution which subsequently
conferred much honor the Hub"
Such lie inspires every city that seeks TO follow bos-
tens example IN providing at minimum cost to the public
music of the kind that wins recognition and far FL
Paso cannot hope have Boston symphony, but It
have orchestra that viii be recognized the greatest
musical organization Of the southwest and whose fame
viii extend to the musical oenters Of the country
The purpose of the local symphony Is not primarily to ad
vertse e Paso It organized for the benefit Of our
own citizens But in fulfilling this mission it VIII also
win new glory for FL Paso.
In making an ineonspeuous Missouri congressman sec
rotary Of commerce, president Wilson apparently added
another rubber stamp p his collection
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Both parties are putting the blame for the defeat Of the
peace treaty On the other Won't please take
credit for it?
Japan is showing great eordiality toward America
Thieves are usually gracious TO those who sanction their
-hefts.
Why should Alexander Berkmau and Emma Goldman
object to going Russia, it's the Utopia they paint il?
Hang soToD, care Dill lii a cat
And therefore lefs Be merry.
-Georgs wIfeher.