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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1924
Page
5
A compact reflection on music as fine art and human welfare. The excerpt emphasizes beauty in music reduces discontent and mentions Herbert Spencer. The text contrasts harmony and discord within orchestral art.
Richard A. Lynn known as Dad Lynn, founder of the Tri City Symphony Orchestra, died at 79. A violinist and ardent supporter, he shaped the orchestra as its soul and chief critic and left a lasting musical legacy.
Rehearsal in Pecos was not held last Monday due to bad weather and Harps inability to travel. Chords and Dis-Chords report regular rehearsal planned for next Monday night.
The Toyah orchestra expresses deep regret over the illness of "Dad" Lynn and conveys sincere hopes for a complete and speedy recovery.
Odell Collins from the Toyah clarinet section joined the revival at Toyah led by Rev. H. H. Hester, assisting the orchestra during the meeting.
The Pecos and Barstow orchestras send a joint wish for a quick recovery to Dad Lynn, expressing deep regret that illness has deprived the ensembles of his valuable contributions for the time being.
Chords and Dis-Chords thanks Joe Crow and Toyah bass section for their notes on the Toyah orchestra. The group urges citizens of three towns to support and publicize the orchestra as an indispensable community asset.
A column praising the Tri City small community orchestra and its seven to fifteen year old first violins. It urges continued support and boosting to grow the program and elevate local music, claiming every effort lifts the entire ensemble.
Thomas Simpson of Toyah leaves the Tri City Symphony to join Stamford, Texas, in a cornet seat with room and board provided. The move draws mixed feelings but underscores active musician migration and community value of bands. The Colonial Party hosted by Mrs. Jim Camp featured George Washington era costumes, 42 and Mah Jongg tables, and a Dolly Madison display with a guest list including Mrs. Ira J. Bell and Mrs. J. W. Moore.
During his lifetime Lohen grin and Tannhauser were staged most often among his works and proved the most lucrative. Dominant.
Toyah members anticipate the first meeting of the Tri City Symphony Orchestra in Pecos on the second Friday in March and predict only success for the ensemble.
Wendell Powell of the Toyah clarinet section has been very ill but is rapidly recovering and will resume his role at the next rehearsal. His presence is important and he has been greatly missed.
Beethoven’s Ninth premiered in Vienna on May 7 1824 with the deaf composer present yet unable to hear the music or audience reaction. The remark notes the paradox of a deaf man composing one of history’s greatest symphonies.
Robert Simpson of the Toyal clarinet section damaged his B-flat instrument and expressed anxiety about the setback.
The factory cites stock shortages and high demand for the new instrument part, noting it will take several weeks before shipment. The comment stands as another testimonial to music rapidly emerging as a significant industry.
Mr. A Q Harris president of the Tri City Symphony has been confined to his home for several days with a slight illness. His leadership and bass section work were greatly missed during the final days of the revival meeting at Toyah.
Director Harp was seriously ill with a high temperature in the latter part of last week. Mrs. Harp provided careful nursing that helped him pull through the illness smoothly and easily.
Floyd and Norine Hosie violin and cello of the Toyah orchestra, with parents Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Hosie, have actively participated in performances over ten days. Mr. Hosie is credited with organizing regular practices and sustaining interest. A cello for Ralph Williams of the Pecos orchestra has arrived and is being installed, a welcomed addition to Pecos.
A 1922 Census shows state governments owing 1.16 billion dollars and counties 1.87 billion, with county debt up 268 percent since 1912. The piece argues villagers push for costly local improvements to shift burdens to higher tiers, warns of renewed public deficit worry, and calls for voter accountability for lawmakers and “omnibus” bills.
Laundry service ad offering quick turnaround and affordable prices. Contact by phone 210 for pickup and delivery in the area.
Monroe Slack over postoffice provides a one day service on watch work.
Notice proclaims an election in Pecos City to elect three Aldermen for two years, a Mayor, and a City Secretary. The election will be held April 1 1924 at City Hall from 8 am to 6 pm under Presiding Judge J W Moore and assistants C A Johnson with clerks J M Garner and L L Thurston, with returns to the Council.
By order of the Reeves County Court clerk a sale is set for the first Tuesday in March 1924 in Pecos Texas. The judgment in favor of J P Reynolds against J W O Connell and T W Rodebaugh firm of O Connell Rodebaugh Company for 600 00 plus costs and interest at 6 percent will be satisfied by sale of described personal property including a Ford One ton Truck Derricks chain hoist Western Electric generator truck water tank and other items. Sheriff E B Kiser Pecos Texas February 21 1924.
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