Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 88, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 July 1898 — Thinks Well of Our Band. [ARTICLE]

Thinks Well of Our Band.

■ Arcadia Arcadian. The City Council of Rensselaer I has unanimously’ voted a substan- ; tial monthly contribution to the band of that place. The band, which is an excellent one, is very I generous with its music. In addi-

tion to its voluntary services at many public assemblies and at all charitable entertainments, it gives a free concert every week. At these concerts the popular taste is gratified and the band made “solid” with the people by the fact that the programme is largely made up of national, patriotic and popular airs. As a result, the band never appeals in vain for substantial recognition- The idea that such music is “old fogy” does not prevail in Rensselaer.