The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-09-19
Arrangements Almost Complete
for Outstanding Musical
Performance

Plans were nearing completion Sat-
urday for one Of the greatest days In
Bisnnarck's musical history when the
famous U. 8. Army band plays con-
certs here Tuesday afternoon and
evening.
Miss H. B. Beach, sponsor Of the
local presentation. has announced
that the proceeds will go to charity.
Indications are that several thou
sand residents Of the city as well as
hundreds from surrounding cities and
towns and the neighboring country
side will attend the two performances.
In addition to turning out Bis
marks band and those Of other Mis-
sous1 BI0p5 cities rs greet The FAMOUS
musicians, the city will hoist its flags
as . decoration for the occasion. A
proclamation ordering this ,recogni-
ton to the visitors wa issued Sat-
urday by Mayor A. P. Lenhart.
Name Reception Group
Mayor Lenhart. Col. Wallace Nc
Namara, conlnandant at Fort Lin
coin; Congressman Thomas Hall, A.
D. McKinnon, commander Of the Bis
marck American Legion post; and
Adjutant General q. A. Fraser will be
members Of the reception committee
which will greet Captain w. J. STAN
nard and his bandsmen at the North
ern Pacific depot at 1883 .. m. Tues
day.
The massed bands which will ap-
near in c~ompetition here Tuesday also
will be on hand and Captain Stan
nard will direct them In two num-
bers there to give Bismarck its first
taste Of melody In what Is expected
to be q day Of note in It's musical his
tory. -.
A detachment Of troops from Fort
Lincoln also will be on hand and will
act as escort for the band on Its
march from the train to the q. r.
hotel. where 1t will be quartered dur.
ing its stay. Fort Lincoln also VIII
provide II uniformed ushers for the
evening concert. Boy Scouts Will act
as ushers for the afternoon perfor-
nance.
The Boy Scouts will conduct q
color ceremony before the afternoon
concert while the American Legion
will participate In the salute to the
colors at the evening entertainment
This will be followed by the reading
Of the preamble to the constitution
Of the American Legion. Many o.
the bandsmen are members OF the
veterans organizations and one o.
them, Second Leader Thomas F
Darcy. was decorated for gallantry II
action In France.
Soiourners to Entertain
Lieutenant Darcy and captain
stannard will be guests Of honor al
a dinner to be given Tuesday evening
at 6:l5 O'Clock In the private dining
room Of the e.. P. Eat Shop by the
Bismarck chapter Of Sojourners.
Masonic organization Of officers who
have served in the army or navy.
Members Of the band who also art
Sojourners also will be guests. Brief
talks will be given by stannard ant
Congressman Hall. About IS loca'
men are expected to attend. Arrange
ments for the dinner have been made
by W. H. Payne. Sojourners' prest'
dent. ana v. v. Miller, secretary.
The text Of Mayor Lenhart's reso'
luton asking local merchants to CO.
operate by displaying the nationa
| colors Tuesday follows:
Whereas, Bismarck viii be hon
ored Tuesday by the appearance hert
Of the u. s. Army Band. one Of thu
worlds greatest musical organiza'
lions and an outstanding credit. no
only to the army but to the nation
as q whole,
"And Whereas. Bismarck Is keenl!
interested In the achievements Of tn
U. 8. Army. both because Of its higl
standard Of citizenship and the fac
that Fort Lincoln Is located here.
and whereas, the appearance o
| this band In Bismarck Is an occa
sion which will long be remembered
in our city,
Nov, Therefore. I, A. p. Lenhart
chairman Of the city commission o
the city Of Bismarck, do authort9
and request that the national color
be prominently displayed by Bis
marck firms and individuals o.
Tuesday. September az, between tn
hours Of 8 q. m. and sunset.
"A. P. LENHART,
President,
Board Of city commissioners"