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Caption: Book - Banks of the Boneyard (Charles Kiler)
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The University Hand 97 buildup- We were billeted on the top floor for sleeping quarters. Try and jret much sleep amidst a lively bunch of lads like that! I continued as instructor until the close of 1896. During that period I played in all the bands except the one under Will Steele. I do not recall what year it was that I first met Maud Kimball. I think it was 1889. That gracious lady and excellent musician added worlds to my musical career. I want to take advantage of this opportunity to express my undying thanks for her support in solos in which she accompanied me and for the spirit she added to music in the University. Til never forget one evening when she invited me to the chapel to spend an hour or two with Kittie Baker Wads worth and herself. Mrs. Wadsworth was here on a visit. Her wonderful soprano voice cannot be forgotten nor the equally fine mezzo-soprano of Miss Kimball. That evening was resplendent with such music as one rarely hears. I have always felt distinctly proud of this invitation. I endeavored to add a share on my euphonium, accompanied by Miss Kimball. I have not been allowed space enough to enumerate many incidents during those years—needless to say the preparation for this article has revived many happy events, and has brought in review many familiar faces. I think we would all love to live those days over again. In closing I salute the University of Illinois band. W. E. SANDFORD '92 Mr. Sandford's letter brings up many events of interest as well as outstanding performers in the band and of the newly created Music Department. We assembled in the halls every morning at 9:30. The men stood in military formation while the roll of each company was called. The girls assembled in the library on the second floor. When the company rolls were called, each sergeant reported to his captain, a bugle sounded, and the student body marched into the chapel, which was on the first floor, for a 15minute devotional service. The band played, the choir sang, the regent read scripture, prayed, and made announcements. If trustees or distinguished visitors were present, they were introduced and spoke briefly. Alexander MacLean of Macomb, long time a trustee and one of the few earliest trustees to be gifted with a sense of humor, was a great favorite with the students of my day. He could tell stories to illustrate the lessons he was putting over, and I am sure he is well remembered by all who were in college in the '8o's. Miss Maud Kimball was head of the music school and leader of the choir, and Kittie Baker Wadsworth, the gifted soprano mentioned by Mr. Sandford, was the daughter of dear old Janitor Baker,
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