Evening star., 1932-05-08

was born in Sicily in 17s5, and died here on
october 8, 1852. In the early days 1t seems
that musicians fought with on-musicians when
the exigency Of the case demanded, and 50, In
1914, we find Venerando Pulizz fighting at
Bladensburg for his adopted country, where.
it is said, he got sufficiently close to the enemy
to have his queue shot from his head. He
married Miss Elizabeth Talbot Of Maryland,
who died August 28, 1854. In ALL he served
80 years In the Marine Corps.
CELICE Cor FelizzD Pulizzi, father of vener-
ando, and also one Of the musicians recruit
ed by Capt. Hall In Cantania Italy, was born
on the Island Of Sicily in It'll, and died In the
10th year OF his age. In 1905. during the war
with Tripoli, he saw active duty in the Marine
Corps.
venerando Puizzi jr father Of Miss Blanche
L. Pulizzi and Talbot o. Pulizzi, was born in
July 1885, and was appointed q second lieu
tenant In the I'd Regiment of Artillery,
U. s. A., the commission being signed by
Jefferson Davis, as Secretary of War. He later
resigned from the army and engaged in news
paper work until 1861, when he was appointed,
by President Lincoln, first lieutenant in the
11th Regiment of Infantry, u S. A., his COM
mission this time being signed by Simon Cam
eron. Secretary Of War.
Following Venerando Pulzz as leader of the
band, came John B. Cuvillier, who served until
1885; then came Francis Schenig, Raphael r.
TRAY, Antonio Pons Joseph Lucchesi, then
Antonio Pons and Raphael r. TRAY, in order,
again. Coming down to the more recent years,
we find Francis Scala serving from September
g. 1855, to December 49, 1871, followed by
Henry Fries December IA, 1871-August 27,
1879, when he was succeeded by Louis
Schneider, who was appointed leader September
2 1873. At this time the press said of Mr..
Schneider:
THE induction of Mr.. Louis Schneider as
director Of the Marine Band took place on
Monday, at headquarters, on Eighth street east.
Immediately after the regular Monday morning
general inspection, the new leader accompanied
by the adjutant and inspector of the corps,
Maj. August s. Nicholson, was personally intro
duced by the latter to the members of the band.
After few moments social conversation with
the musicians the band was assembled for the
purpose OF giving an open-air concert on the
parade ground, under the direction Of Mr..
Schneider.
"A large number of persons were in attend
ance to listen to the first effort of the band
under the new director. Many excellent oper-
attic selections were performed with much credit,
while Mr.. Schneider favored those present with
magnificent clarionet solo, with accompani-
ment by the band. The handsome manner in
which this musical gem was rendered, the
purity OF tone, clearness of expression and
beautlful, harmonious cadence filled the listen
ers with musics enchantment and gave evident
satisfaction to all who enjoyed the pleasure
of hearing it.
1.-THE talents and skill as a musician of the
gentleman in charge of the band were
fully shown, and the band under his direction
will undoubtedly become more universally
known and commended as first-class musical
body
After the concert Maj Nicholson delivered
a short address to the members informing them
OF the praises they had received for the first
effort, and acknowledging Mr.. Louis Schneider
as director and Prof. S. Petrola as leader. He
also spoke encouragingly of the future prospects
of the band under the gegime,e and said
that he was determined that nothing should he