cadets at Kentucky State College and at University of Illi
nois and, his long 1 and varied experience makes him especialey
fitted for the task of bringing- our battalion into military
shape. Uet the old men lend a hand in the work instead of
trying- to make it as hard as possible and there is no reason
why we can not have a battalion to be proud of at State.
In connection with this department some of the students
and faculty are endeavoring- to start a band. There is ma
terial enough among the students to commence with about
eighteen pieces and if instruments can be obtained these
men are eager to carry out the idea. Some of the men have
had considerable experience in this line and several have al
ready played in bands at different places. Enough men
have had work of this kind so that practice could commence
at once, and the rest could soon be able to take their parts.
Some of the students are very much interested in the plan,
and the faculty are in favor of it. Whether or not it will be
a success depends now upon the trustees. A petition has
gone into their hands and if they consent to having instru
ments provided the band will be started immediately. The
advantages to be derived from a military band are plainly to
be seen. It would add much to the ordinary drills, and at
commencement and other occasions when State wishes to
appear at her best, the appearance would be much improved.
Such a band, after being well started, could also be used as
a concert band. It is to be hoped that the trustees will fa
vor the idea and aid in carrying it out.
Although the results of one or two games this year were
not quite what we hoped for, there is no cause for discour-
The Free Lance.
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