The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1941-08-14
APPRECIATION DAY
LARGELY ATTENDED
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Parker stated ''that the outlook il
always good in Sank Centre. A.
particularly concerns the band, i
must be said that now, with flint
personnel and these fine uniforms
the outlook is particularly bright.
Mr.. Parker introduced the variou:
speakers in order: Ed L. Rattle
president of the Community Club
who made the presentation of the
uniforms; w. d. Gallup, manager
Of the band; Charles Miller, pion'
eer band member; J. N. Jeffries
commander-elect of Robert Swift
Post American Legion; Mayor S
G. Schwarzbauer.
Mayor Schwarzbauer after COM
plimenting those responsible for
the new uniforms and the sue
cessful growth of the band, traced
the history of the various bands
of the city. He particularly men,
toned several of the earlier band
men and their contribution to mus
ic in the community. He stated
that the band was one of the fin
est of our organizations and that
it truly deserved the support the
community has so willingly given.
Charles Miller, pioneer band
member, told of his early exper-
fences with the pioneer Sank Cen
tire bands. He said that he had
worn every kind and color of uni
form, blue, even bright red, but
the best and incest uniform he
ever wore was that which the COM
munity was presenting to the band
that day.
Commander-elect J. N. Jeffries,
Of the American Legion, sponsors
of the band, said:
1--WE, of the American Legion are
justly proud of this band, repre-
senting our organization, which is
building prestige and good will for
Sank Centre and community, and
of your kind cooperation in equip
ping them with these attractive
uniforms they are wearing today.
I'VE hope that the interest and
loyalty of the members of our band
may serve as an inspiration to
others to join in the good work
that they are doing in building
civic pride and public interest.
I'VE can all be proud of the fact
that we live in America, where
principles of justice, freedom and
democracy permit us to have such
nizofinrc RI qCSnnoh1Q
here, as we have today, to enjoy
this program of music without crit
icism or censorship and to pro-
mote a spirit of mutual helpfulness
to our community, state and ma
ton.
But why should I be speaking
for them, when they are better
able to speak for themselves, in
that universal language, understood
and appreciated by all, music"
Throughout the program num-
bers were dedicated to the pioneer
band members, to DR.. P. w. Han
son and to the men now in Uncle
Sans service. Master of ceremon-
les w. M. Parker asked the people
to rise in honor of the men now in
service from this community.
After making the announcement
that donations would still be &C
copied because the band needs rain
capes to cover the new uniforms,
the president of the Community
Club, in making the presentation,
said:
when asked to make the pre-
sentation of these splendid uni
forms, there came to my mind a
remark I once heard a man make
as follows: eff I could always lis
ten to good music, would never
have evil thoughts" That remark
is significant because music has
played an enormously important
part in the lives of people and ma
tions. Sacred hymns, folk songs,
national hymns, stirring martial
music and even the popular offer
ings have affected the habits and
conditions of men. Rock of Ages"
and Nearer My God To Thee"
suggest happy and eternal secur-
ity to Christianity. Our own ma
tional hymns, America" "Colum-
bia, the Gem of the Ocean," and
1.-THE Star Spangled Banner" bring
stirring thoughts of our glorious
freedom, and let no man, men or
nation ever make the mistake to
attempt to take it from us.
Good music is the heart throb
of finer existence. 1t is uplift-
ing in happiness and sorrow as
well. Therefore, a good band is
an asset to any city or commun-
ity. I was told that the value of
the new uniforms represent a large
sum, their value being $1400.