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one section. I was only born there, and that I Pius X. a man who is instilling into the hearts
of churchmen the principle that they must look
could not help.
"New Orleans shares the glories of the whole to musicians as their greatest friends in the up-
nation and the part which Boston took in the lifting of the race."
Fr. Gasson implored the men before him to
history of this country. The great ship 'Consti-
tution' is as dear to us as it is to you, and when regard their profession with seriousness and to
the suggestion was made that this good ship be realize what is meant by a life of intense integ-
destroyed every newspaper in New Orleans filed rity, and added "This is a point in which the
its protest against this sacrilege. Every country musician can help the mayor to make Boston
that deserves prosperity and desires to be great better, on account of its influence upon the way-
looks back upon the work of its glorious ances- ward life of Boston people."
So spontaneous was the feeling of pleasure
tors and those who made its greatness possible.
When Americans cannot look back upon these over the address of the reverend father that all
men, then the nation will begin to wane and its the members joined again in the stirring strains
of "Onward, Christian Soldiers," which pleased
sun to set.
"Your mayor has called upon you for assist- him immensely.
President Mehlin, of the National Association
ance in building up a greater Boston. I came
here to-night to ask you to help build up a greater of Manufacturers, was received with great eclat.
National Association of Piano Dealers. We are In fact, the entire body "rose to him," and for
in the midst of prosperity. The capital of the a moment he was embarrassed. When he recov-
country is being taxed to its utmost, but the ered his breath, he said:
H. PAUL MEHLIN'S SPEECH.
spending power of the dollar is becoming less and
"It affords me extreme pleasure to be with you
less as it. is made to go further and further. This
on this happy occasion and to participate in the
celebration of your tenth 'anniversary, also to
meet so many of my most highly esteemed per-
sonal friends.
"Allow me to tender the sincere congratulations
and best wishes of the National Piano Manufac-
turers' Association of America, which I have the
honor of representing here this evening, for your
continued advance and welfare. Our national
associations have always had the interests of
the local associations at heart, and we note with
pleasure the good work which has been done by
the Boston Music Trade Association for the gen-
eral advancement of the business conditions in
Ihis locality, and the inspiration which your ex-
ample affords to all other local associations
throughout the country.
"Great credit is due to your president and your
other officers, also the members of your various
committees, for the admirable manner in which
they have conducted your affairs; and I am frank
to say to you without disparaging the piano deal-
ers of any other locality, that the piano and
music business in the City of Boston is conducted
on the highest plane of commercial ethics, and
with a spirit of fairness in competition which is
most highly to be commended. This desirable
condition has largely been brought about by your
combined work, and therefore it is no wonder
I'HILir WERf-KIN.
your association should thrive and increase in
will come to an end some time, but now is the numbers, so that, as I now understand, it has a
time to make improvements that will not pass larger membership than ever before.
"These annual gatherings, especially when they
away with the prosperity, but will remain stable
take place at this time of the year, when the
and substantial.
"There is a time when every man in the busi- holiday spirit is still fresh in our minds and the
ness is prospering. Then he finds that he can usual felicitous expressions of good will for
devote some of his time to the public good. It the new year are yet in vogue, cause me to think,
is at these times that the National Association as no doubt you must also, that it is a time when
should be built up, and we must have your as- we should stop our busy careers for a moment
and look back to see what progress we have made
sistance and confidence."
Rev. Fr. Gasson, who was introduced as a man during the year just closed and in what way
who has sacrificed much in order to be able to we can benefit ourselves and the general condi-
instruct the world, was received with "Onward, tion of our trade interests for the ensuing year.
"In matrimonial parlance, a celebration of this
Christian Soldiers" by orchestra and members
kind I believe is called the 'tin wedding,' but
in a really good chorus.
just why the tenth anniversary should be con-
FATHER GASSON ON MUSIC.
Fr. Gasson referred to the fact that music is nected with tin I have been unable to under-
the most ancient of arts. "Long before the stand. I remember once having asked a learned
deluge," he said, "we read that Jubal was the professor of Harvard University to investigate
father of those who played upon the harp. You this for me. After considerable research he
have the boast of the greatest antiquity. Religion finally gave it up and facetiously informed me
and music have gone hand in hand in the devel- that the only explanation he could give of the
foundation for this term was that in olden times
opment of the world. Of all the arts, music is
our jovial and witty Irish friend Pat, while cele-
the highest feeling which responds to the emo-
brating such an occasion naturally enough, with
tion. Of the 38,000 men destined under the Old
his inherent brogue, named it the 'tinth.' The
Law to serve in the sanctuary, 4,000 were musi-
necessary liquid refreshments for the celebration
cians. In Jerusalem these 4,000 men bade fare-
were served in tin cups, and so the tenth anni-
well to the departing sun and welcomed the versary since that time had come to be associated
dawn. It is significant that the very foundation with tin. Now this, my friends, is simply a re-
stone of Christianity was laid to the accompani- cital of the research and deductions of a wise
ment of music. All through the Middle Ages the college professor, and I hope you will not think
missionary was> sent forth with the musician. I would inflict a pun upon you in such a learned
He was trained to be a musician. We had the assemblage as one always finds in the City of
same spirit in sight when wind instruments Boston. In New York City, where I come from,
were introduced into the Christian church. All we are not credited with having the extreme cul-
through the century two churchmen stand out, ture of our Boston brothers, and frequently with-
Ambrose and Gregory, who introduced music into out realizing it we adopt some expressions which,
our religious service. In the present we have in
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