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was taken through the foothills of the Blue Ridge to the home of Washington, “Mount Vernon.” While on the way a stop was made at Alexandria Va., to visit Christ’s Church and * Masonic temple, both of which Washington used to attend.
Mount Vernon was very interesting, being the same as in Washington’s day. The mansion faces the Potomac River and at its rear and sides were small white houses bearing the label of spinners, servants, weavers, shoemakers, stables, etc. Everything was open to the public.
When returning to Washington a stop was made at Arlington, Va., the home of Gen. R. E. Lee, the man who commanded the Southern army during the Civil War. Arlington is also the national cemetery of the Civil War veterans.
Congressman Copley of Illinois invited the boys to dine at his house that evening. The doorman of the Copley home was in the usual attire of his kind. When the boys espied him with his stiff front shirt and evening clothes they said, “We’re in society.” When entering the house one of the boys shook hands with the doorman and said “Good evening, Mr. Copley.”
The real Mr. Copley made the boys feel at home. The dinner was served in a “help-yourself” style, having the boys line up. After the dinner a visit was made to the Public Library. It was a beautiful sight, all lit up. It was ten P. M. when the boys departed for the station to board the next train to Pittsburgh, Pa.
Big Time at Pittsburgh, Pa.
Sept. 3rd.
Upon arriving in Pittsburgh at eight A. M. they were met by Mr. F. Jones (J. J. Davis’ secretary) and immediately taken to breakfast. After breakfast they were taken auto rid ing along Fifth Avenue, later branch ing off to Schenley Park. They con tinued through East Liberty to High land Park.
At ten A. M. they returned to th< club, got their instruments and sere naded the newspapers and the Mayor. At one P. M. they had their dinner. The three Pittsburgh boys, Gerald Connor, Phillip Barto and Louis Har vison, left the party to spend the af ternoon at home, while the others were taken to a show.
The concert was given in the Moose Home at eight P. M. There was a good crowd present and everything went fine. Mr. Davis introduced the boys and Mr. Adams gave a talk or MOOSEHEART. During the inter mission the three Pittsburgh boy; were brought before the audience and presented with twenty-five dollars each. When Gerald Connor received his money he gave it to Mr. Adams, telling him to keep it as he wanted to buy a horn some day.
_ Before leaving each of the boys was given a pound box of candy as a gife from Mr. J. J. Davis. Mr. Jones saw the boys off for their next stop
Rochester, N. Y.
Sept. 4th
There was a large delegation of Moose and a high school band to mee the boys at Rochester. A parade wa; formed and a march made to th< Moose Club. It was early mornin; when the boys arrived, so they wert taken to breakfast. Afterwards thej took an auto ride around town. 1» the afternoon they were taken to ai amusement park where they had good time riding the amusements an* filling up oh pop and hot dogs.
There was a large audience at th״• evening concert and also two boy»1 bands in uniform, one of those being the same that met the Mooseheari boys at the station. It happened to be the good luck to sleep in a hota that night. The boys could rest bet ter in a hotel than in sleepers and if׳ was always a treat.
Seeing Buffalo, N. Y.
Sept. 5th.
It was a two-hour ride from Roeit (Continued on page 23)
and its twenty-five thousand members certainly showed the Moose-heart Band boys a good time.
The Boys in Baltimore, Md.
Sept. 1.
When the Mooseheart Band arrived in Baltimore they were immediately taken to the City Hall where they played for Mayor Broening, Supreme Dictator of the Loyal Order of Moose. It was noon time so the boys were taken to their headquarters and given something to eat. After dinner they went sight-seeing.
On the sight-seeing tour they saw all the fine buildings and the famous Lexington market where the colored mammys bought their vegetables and meat. The tour led from the city to the country. Along the way could be seen stately southern mansions in which lived families known to trace back more than a hundred years.
Upon returning the boys were taken to supper. The concert was given on the plaza at eight P. M. There was an enormous crowd in the streets to hear the boys play. The prominent speakers were Mayor Broening, Supt. Adams and Mr. W. T. Giles.
After the concert the boys were requested to go to the reception room in the City Hall. Here a gentleman named Samuel Leibowitz presented the Mooseheart Band with a check for three hundred dollars. A word of thanks was given to Mr. Leibowitz by one of the students,
The boys did not leave for Washington until the next day.
Band Surprises Washington, D. C.
Sept. 2nd.
The boys were in Washington at ten A. M. They quickly disposed of their baggage at the Moose Club, were placed in three large buses and toured around Washington. The first building to visit was “The Building of Printing and Engraving.” Here the boys saw how they printed the postage stamp and the paper money. Then came the “Pan American Building.” Its purpose is to bring together both Americas. Here was seen beautiful decorations, plants and a beautiful ball room, where the Prince of Wales will be entertained when in Washington. In the “Museum of Natural History” the collections of Col. Roosevelt and Com. Perry were the most interesting. At the building of “Invention and Science” were seen all the inventions or patents introduced for general use.
The most interesting building was the United States Capitol, with its great dome, its statues, its paintings in frieze and in frame, its statuary and its wonderful work in marble, the style of which was planned by Thomas Jefferson. The boys saw and heard both the Senate and House of Representatives in session.
From the Capitol a sixteen-mile ride
town of fun at one P. M. for the city that they might go to the top of the Woolworth building.
After traveling upward fifty-two stories and remaining there for several minutes the boys went to an aquarium and saw the different kinds of salt water fish. From there they went back to the Club, got their instruments and went through the “tube” going under the Hudson River to Jersey City. ,
Jersey City
Several Moose were at the station to meet the boys and from there they marched to the Moose Club. After a fine supper they gave a concert at the “People’s Palace.” There they met Mrs. York, mother of Thurl York, a member of the band, and Mrs. Reeder, wife of the director of the Mooseheart Band.
The boys were all in when they boarded the limited for Philadelphia and all were asleep in a short time.
The Big Time at Philadelphia
Also Atlantic City
Aug. 30th.
.Mr. J. W. Ford was the first man to give the boys a glad hand when they arrived in Philadelphia. A reception committee was also present at the station and they escorted the boys from the station to the Moose Club, taking them in a “rubberneck” bus.
After breakfast a sight-seeing tour was taken and a trip made through some of the historical buildings. The first stop was Independence Hall, where Washington was inaugurated first president and where the Liberty Bell is kept. Then came Congress Hall, where congress used to meet. This building also contained pictures, telling the history of America. A visit was paid to the home of Betsy Ross, where the first American Flag was made. A patriotic society keeps the old home open to the public. A return to the club was made via the public parks and League Island Navy Yard.
The boys gave a concert on the city plaza at four P. M. In the evening they went to Keith’s Vaudeville. They slept at the Club which was just like a hotel, everything was so complete.
Early the next morning (Sunday, Aug. 31st) the boys went to Atlantic City, the great bathing resort of the North. A report was made at headquarters, where the boys were to eat; from there they went bathing. The morning was pleasant and the breakers were large. After a two-hour swim they went to Steeplechase (an organized amusement house) and then strolled around on the Board Walk.
After dining and hearing a speech given by the city commissioner, the electric car was taken back to Philadelphia. The boys arrived at the Moose . Club. at six P. M. A concert was given in the evening and there was a large audience. Philadelphia
green trees. The landscape in its purple hue was beautiful and the “Mad River” added to the beauty with its rushing waters and large boulders. The lowland lakes were clear as a crystal and reflected the stately pines plainly. At one place during the ride the boys were taken more than a thousand feet into the hills.
When the boys came to the outskirts of New Haven they viewed the Yale football stadium. From there they went farther in town where the University was situated. The return ride was also interesting and beautiful.
A surprise was awaiting the boys at the club. The women Legionaires had a big spread prepared for them. There was such things to eat as baskets of fruit, pies, cakes, salads, candies, meats (three kinds) olives and several small side dishes. When the signal was given to eat, the boys ________1 ? ?
After the fest Secretary C. Horgan of Waterbury Lodge presented the Waterbury boys, “Wild Bill” and George Williams, with a gold cased Waltham watch. Each member of the band was presented with a new crisp dollar bill. A speech was made by one of the boys thanking Waterbury Lodge for the gifts to the Band.
At 8 P. M. the concert was played. There was a large audience and many of “Wild Bill’s” friends were present, seated along the front row. It was 12 P. M. when the boys boarded a boat at New Haven (an hour’s ride from Waterbury on the electric car) for New York City.
Band Returns to New York City
Forty-eight sleepy-headed boys got off the boat at 129th Street at eight A. M. The Secretary of New York Lodge No. 15 with a group of other Moose led the way to the Club House. After a breakfast on buckwheats the boys serenaded the Mayor and played a few selections at Colombus Circle. Later an interesting sight seeing trip was taken.
The first place to visit was Columbia University. They went over its beautiful grounds and through its massive buildings. From Columbia they went to Grant’s Tomb, which is situated on the banks of the Hudson River. The boys then boarded a car and were taken to “Brentannio’s” book store, the largest in the world. There they saw many of the original paintings used as covers for popular magazines.
From the book store they went to the Museum of Natural History. This was interesting and offered countless educational opportunities. The next place of interest was the Public Library. Here could be obtained a copy of any book or magazine published. A bus was taken for a ride around town and then direct to the Moose Club.
After a big dinner the band gave a concert at the Amsterdam Opera House. There was a large crowd present and more than a thousand people had. to be turned away at the doors. The boys scored a big hit and had to play several extra numbers, Mr. Adams gave his usual talk on MOOSEHEART.
The boys slept at a turkish bath When they were awakened next morning (Aug. 29th) they went in a steam room, were steamed to a frazzle, and then given a duck in an ice cold tank of water. They went to breakfast feeling like a million dollars
Coney Island
Ac nine A. M. they boarded a boat for Coney Island. The ride was interesting and they saw the largest clock and smokestack in the world, and the Statue of Liberty. After an hour and a half ride they came to Coney Island. There they had a time of their life riding slides, whirly-gigs, scenic railways, racing horses, merry-go-rounds and had all the hot dogs and three-cent pop that could be stuffed in them. They left the
BOYS TAKING THEIR FIRST SALT WATER SWIM. NEW LONDON, CONN.