r * Museum Dedication Special '* i The Ancient Times i Published by The Company of Filers & Drummers, Inc.

VOL. XIV No. 2 One Dollar and Fifty Cents Summer Special, 1987

~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!---!!I!! Governor Leads Dedication !!!!!!!!!!---!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!~~ DRUM CORPS ENJOY GREATEST DAY

"May I hefifers play and the drums roll on forever," said Connecticut Gover­ nor William A. O'Neill as he addressed some 500 people in dedication ceremonies at the Museum of Fife & Drum in the [voryton section of Essex on Sunday afternoon July 12. Delegates from member corps were joined by area selectmen (mayors and vice-mayors), representatives of local historical societies, present and past of­ ficers of The Company of Fifers & Drummers, life members, individual members and several representatives of the media for the ceremonial march-in which Trustee Dave Boddie organized for a just-after-two-o'clock start. Despite op­ pressive humidity, several delegates wore the dress uniform of their corps. Leading the march was Governor O'Neill, President Frank Orsini, Cur~tor Ed Olsen, Trustee Maurice Schoos, and Chaplain Phil Pearson. The Westbrook Drum Corps color guard began the march. The music was provided by the Sailing Masters of 1812 of Essex, the Deep River Sr. Fifers and a drum group led by LancraA Drum Sgt. Hugh-Quigley. MANY COLORFUL DISPLAYS THE ANCIENT TIMES columnist, fifer, and drum corps historian Bill Krug of Florida said "this is unbelievable. We never even dreamed about such a place back in our drum corps days in Brooklyn." Fifer Krug presented a collection of historic fifes to the Museum in two special display cases. 1 TIME magazine Associate Editor Dick Ostling was there with his family, representing his famous fife and drum teacher father, Acton Ostling, whose entire collection of music and instruments were presented to the Museum. On display were Ostling snare drums from the cnrly 19th century Jlnrt Stu,t,c's widow und ,on Wt•rc nlHo on hnnd Im the l"r1t·nm11ic,, wl11l"I, !llwluy w,·11· Switzerland. venerable gathering of the clan for an absolutely memorable weekend. Once again, more than two hundred Hyperbole never found a better fit persons relaxed in lawn chairs or on than in trying to describe this latest edi­ blankets and several brought their pic­ tion of the D.R.A.M. Gone were all the nic suppers. Following the hour plus undesirable toughs who have plagued• presentation, the musicians adjourned this muster in the past seven-eight years. to the local Pattaconk Inn where they In their place was order, security and the hosted their Swiss guests and Trustees relaxed atmosphere we Ancients seek to Ed Olsen and Bill Pace, who represented gather, mix and play our music in the The Company of Fifers & Drummers. Retired New York Regimental Fife & true muster milieu we all cherish. Back D rum Band bass drummer Jack were the Junior Corps and Ancients Swiss Mariner founder Freddy Bruder Pendergast presents Regimental bass MOODUS SHOW IDT IN from all across the country. It was, un­ of Basel presents first American style drum for permanent display. COLCHESTER questionably, one of Deep River's finest bass played in Switzerland in 1969. Dave Pear served as chairman for the hours and a sheer delight for all of us Drum was gift to Swiss by the late Fox­ host Moodus Drum and Fife Corps for who were present. ee Carlson. See F&D WEEK, Jlage, 8 See DRAM, Page 8 ,· Page 2, Summer Special 1987 Tlie Ancient Times 191 So. Craig Place Applications for 1988 ********************** Tfae Ancient Times 1 L-Oubard, IL 60148 Dear Editor; National Muster Due QUIZ CORNER Published by Thank you for the reminder to renew TIit Company or Fifers & Drummers I my subscription. I look forward to my August 31, 1987 . Inc. I. How many National Musters have The Company of Fifers anll Drummers is 'link with other Ancients quarterly! I cer­ been held from 1968 to 1987? tainly wish all uf my friends a ycat rime The deadline for applications for con­ 2. \Vhich corps hosted a National incorporated in the state of Connecticut as sideration to host the National Muster a charitable and educational, non-profit in­ 'at the Deep River Muster this year. Hav- Muster twice? stitution and is officially and legally ing been transplanted in the midwest due in 1988 is August 31, 1987. . 3. What southern corps hosted a Na­ recognizemartial music, to encourage ty of our musicians, our traditions, etc. was it first played "officially"? greater knowledge of the historical Musters Committee and the host wilt be , Sometimes I realize "We don't know 5. What corps first started as Boy significance of fife and drum music and to approved by the Executive Committee foster the spirit of fellowship among the what we have "til it's gone." Sadly, I Scout Troop No. 16 in 1929? won't be attending the Deep River this at the November meeting of The 6. Where and when was the first fifers and drummers everywhere. Company. year but all are in my heart and mind. junior ~orps workshop held? The selected corps will be notified not EDITOR ...... Mo Schoos I Although the Deep River Muster has later than January I, 1988. EDITORIAL STAFF...... Ed Olsen changed in many ways from the past, I Bill Pace,Phil Truitt hope that fifers and drummers wilt keep *********************** ART DIRECTOR...... Bob Riley in mind that there is nothing that can PHOTO EDITOR ...... M al Hinckley replace tradition. It would seem such a ADVERT. MGR ...... Dodie McGrath . shame to sec something that has gone on CIRCUL. MGR...... Judy Barrows for over a hundred years suddenly be BUSINESS MGR ...... Mo Schoos EDITORIAL I cancelled due to a few thoughtless peo­ CORRESPONDENTS ple. In closing, if anyone knows the NORTHEAST: Dave Boddie, Art Ferrante, whereabouts of any Connecticut Yanks In The Ancient Spirit? Jack O'Brien, Scott Greenstreet. records for sale, I wish they would con­ SOUTH: Ann Feder, Bill Krug tact me. Having competed against the Many complaints have been heard field managers were trying to locate MIDWEST: Mark Logsdon them. This requires moving all the corps EUROPE: Mike Quinn Yanks, I would like to have a record to about the National Muster in Deep THE ANCIENT TIMES, the newspeper of THE help perpetuate, herein the midwest, River last month. Complaints about the up and those who think that there are COMPANY OF FIFERS AND DRUMMERS, IS their excellence in music. length of the muster, complaints about still 4 or 5 corps ahead of them sudden­ PUBLISHED QUARTERLY TO KEEP MEMBERS. Sincerely, a corps' position in line, complaints ly find themselves next on stand. More AND THE PUBLIC INFORMED ABOUT Ancient about allowing non-member corps in a than one spectator was disappointed Drum Corps activities and subjects related Laura Roegner because their favorite corps did not go thereto. (Formerly Laura David) National Muster, complaints about The newspap&r encourages the reproduction corps playing too long, complaints on after they had waited o.11 afternoon of its non-copyrighted contents. Bylines must about corps not following the rules in the hot sun. be reUllned and the credit should read "From The 2915 Barkely Ave. established for the muster, and more. As for being too far back in the line­ Ancient TlltleS, the quarterly newspaper of THE Bronx, NY 10465 Some blamed the committee, others up, well, that's just the luck of the draw: COMPANY OF FIFERS AND DRUMMERS." Dear Ed: someone has to be first and someone The opinions expressed in signed articles are blamed the participants, still others not necessarily those of The Ancient Times. Please don't let my subscription lapse. blamed the host corps. last. Regarding the non-member corps, Mention of a product service or professional in Enclosed is a check for $13.00 for the When we analyze the situation, 57 there were approximately 12. Their par­ our columns is not to be considered en endorse­ next three years. corps were registered. If all had follow­ ticipation was discussed at one of the ment by THE COMPANY. 1 All the best in the Ancient Spirit. early organizational meetings and it was · Direct aft mail to P.O. Box 318, Westbrook, ed the rules and limited their perfor­ Ct. Send edito,iat material- typed double spac­ Joe Culhane, Jr. mance to five minutes, 57 x 5 = 4¾ agreed that since the DRAM had been ed, upper and lower case-to Mo Schoos. For hours. At least a dozen corps did not go an open muster for years, it would not J. reasons of space and clarity, material may be on stand, reducing the time to 3¾ be in the "Ancient Spirit" to shut out edited. 670 WIiiow Grove Rd. hours. The muster should have been those corps that had attended for years. tact: Dodie McGrath. Westfield, NJ 07090 Yes there were reasons for com r ,,:"""~'F----7 ; ,~ea;;so~n~s~o:f"'.s~p~ac:e~a:n:d~c:la:;rity;:;-,:m:at;-:e~rla:;lu;m:a :y'";be:-r=:;;;::::=::::::'::::::======-----;o;::n~s;-;l;;-an;;;r----;,r;,;e:;;u;-:c::11-:;n;;g..,t "'C;--;t_,...,.,...... ,.,...--...... ,-- - =•vn,.-.,.,.=~------1f edited. 670 Willow Grove Rd. hours. The muster should have been those corps that had attended for years. • F_or Advertising, contact: Dodie McGrath. Westfield, NJ 07090 over easily by 5:00 p.m. Then, why were Yes, there were reasons for com- I Direct 01~'.;u;i~:/;/::;::: · Dear Ed: corps still going on stand after 7:00 plaints, but let us, in the "Ancient r. S9.00 two Y<'-'• sn.oo th«• years I can't begin to tell you how happy p.m.? Spirit", realize that most of the com- , OVERSEAS RATES I was become a member of "The There are many reasons, none of plaints were caused by the 10 $8.00 per year; $15.00 two years Company." Last year, my teacher, Jim which reflect "The Ancient Spirit" that complainants. $21.00 three yea.rs. Douglas, brought me to Jaybird day. 1 we are so proud of. Some corps broke Much has been written in The Ancient was so impressed at what you guys had the "Company Stand" rule and came on Times about muster courtesy. Let us do to their own music, causing a delay in our part, in the "Ancient Spirit", to done, I (as you probably know) signed the flow of the muster, others played avoid these problems at future musters. edup forpayment a membership, for a subscription which also includ-to The well over the time allotted, others just It is important to remember that on~ Ancient Times. Honestly, I'm very did not go on stand, but did not let mjnute longer on stand at a big muster disappointed in The Company. 1 receiv- anyone know, causing delays while the soon adds one hour to the muster. ed my membership card about a month after I signed up; however, I've been Eight Corps Attend Fusileers Muster waiting to receive my first issue of The LE~ TO THE EDITOR Ancient Times for over six months. After this time period, the most en­ By David L. Boddie 8400 Varno Rd. thusiastic musician gets discouraged. 1 The quiet little town of Millbrook, sie with its stirring 20th century songs sent a copy of this note to Mrs. Sarasota, FL 33581• New York, was rocked with the big that had everyone humming along. Arsenault, along with a copy of the sound of fifing and drumming on this Charlie Alonge brought his spirit of '76 Dear Editor: check, cashed by The Company's beautiful May day. Although the atten­ group down from the Albany area, fresh Greetings from Sarasota to all those Treasurer W. Clarke Wilbor. ding corps were few in numbers, the from the steadily growing "Holly Jol­ attending the dedication of the new I've been waiting so long, please good size crowd was enthusiastic in their ly", and the New York Ancients were museum of The Company of Fifers and straighten this out. Also, I would be appreciation of the job well done by the a pleasant surprise (not too many Drummers. You can be sure that I will grateful if you could send me any back participating groups. The setting was members but they were most enjoyable.) be there in spirit if not in body. I was issues that I have missed. ideal for a muster and, as was mention­ Olde Ripton and the Deep River Juniors bitten by the "Drum Bug" in 1928 when Thanks a Million, ed, the weather could not have been were present and pleased the folks with I, for the first time, attended a conven­ their performances as did the Jason Giamo better. tion of the Fifers and Drummers This was the third muster sponsored Marlborough Ancients. Also present Association in Middletown. From then Sorry, hope that you have received the by the Fusileers with this one being the and doing their usual sterling job were on I made it a J>Oint to attend these con, back issues. - Ed. best of the lot. Dave McManus and his the Young Colonials fondly referred to ventions each year, primarily to hear the staff are to be applauded for the good as Gus's Gang, They were all hopped up unique ancient sound as carried on by job being done, with this corps and the over their coming trip to Swjtzeland. 279 Dolores these faithful. Today's activities can be musters they have sponsored. Following the muster we had time to traced to this group of ancient corps. San Francisco, CA 94103 enjoy the good weather and have some Congratulations to all who, in any way, Dear Sir: Trophy Presented conversation with the old timers as men­ aided in the organization and the 1 arrived very recently here in the The event did not start with the usual tioned, before repairing to the fJie house remarkable growth of The Company of U.S., and I am an enthusiastic drum­ parade. The host corps took the field where we were served a pasta meal with Fifers and Drummers. The success of mer. I used to live in Switzerland and and after the playing of the national an­ sausage and all that good stuff. We ate the organization is largely due to a played drums there for many years. I am them and the reading of the prayer by until we couldn't move. group of interested and dedicated of­ lookjng now for an occasion to continue Father Reynolds, Vickie Smith, drum ficers. Best wishes to those who carry on practicing together with other people. I major of the Fusileers, presented your Parade at Night in the years ahead. know of the existence of your musician reporter with a trophy making him an Unfortunately the parade was Acton Ostling journal, called Ancient Times, but so far honorary member of the corps. Believe scheduled as a torch lighter and was not I was not able to find a copy of it. Could it or not, I was lost for words (for about to start until 8:30 and your reporter had 86-22 98th St. you, please, send me a sample copy of ten seconds!) But I soon regained my to leave. However, we learned that the • Richmond HUI, NY· townspeople enjoyed this even more. Dear Sir: your journal Ancient Times. This would · composure and the muster got under Enclosed is my renewal subscription. be of immense help to me. way. That almost assured a return of the An­ Thank you for having a good infor­ Thank you very much and I am look­ It was good to see the group from the cients to Millbrook next year. It would be nice to see some of our "bellweather mative paper on fife and drum corps ing forward hearing from you. Long Island Minutemen. We had a good senior corps" make this event. Think and events. With Best Wishes, time talking about the "old days." Also the Booth Hose corps from Poughkeep- about it... Sincerely, M'. Hines Cb~stoph Berger Tlie Ancient Times Summer Special 1987, Page 3 unknown. N .Y. Thru-way. If you have never been I How did the corps get its name? The Twenty Corps At there, think about it for 1988. ( OOOPS... corps practices three days each week I I Although there were some errors in beginning at 7:30 in the morning, hence Camden Muster Percussive Arts Society i I the Souvenir Program and in other it was dubbed ''The Seven Thirty Alarm As anticipated, the Camden Con­ International materials produced by "The Company" Fife and Drum Corps." tinentals' fifth annual muster weekend for Fife & Drum Week, none rivaled the An article about the corps appeared was again a wonderful opportunity to Convention headline in THR MIDDLETOWN in the Tulsa newspaper and as parade and muster with our fellow An­ PRESS newspaper for Thursday, July newspapers sometime err in reporting, While P ASIC '87 is nearly three cients and enjoy the hospitality and ap­ l( 16, which read: (even The Ancient Times) we suspect months away, the convention, October preciation of the townspeople. 28th through November I in St. Louis, Deep River Set to Welcome that they did not get the story straight This year's line-up listed fourteen Many Fire and Drum Corps when they reported that "Last year, the is already expected to surpass previous New York corps, six from Connecticut attendance records. Well over 2,500 per­ In the BOOSTER section of the school's music department raised and one from Maryland. Souvenir Program it was too late to list: $15,000.00 to buy five drums at cussionists/drummers attended PASIC The Friday evening tatoo, which listed '86 in Washington, D.C., yet this year's Danny Roschko $3,000.00 per drum, they're the cheapest four corps, was reduced to two fine_ per­ Karen Davis colonial type drum available". It's a convention should prove to be even l formances by the Deep River Seniors. larger with an anticipated attendance of Bobbi Bond shame that they had not heard about The other scheduled participants did not Bob Hall between 2,500 and 3,000 people. The Company of Fifers and Drummers, arrive on time due to the detour caused Sue and Fred Earle that organization could have helped Unlike other conventions that feature by the collapse of the bridge, earlier this band and orchestra instruments, where Edward Morin them find a source that could have save year, on the New York Thru-way and Jonathan Chadd them about $2,800.00 per drum! Let's it is estimated that less than I0% of at­ l the heavy rains encountered by some of tendees are interested in percussion, at Dan McLean assume that this is indeed an error in the travellers. At Camden, the usual We understand from the printer of reporting and not a fact! PASIC '87 all those attending are poten­ night before the muster rain c~used the tial customers! For most, the exhibits the Souvenir Program that Ed Ferrary The corps plays British, Irish, Scot­ Deep River corps to play their second was quite upset that a listing of his fife provide student and professional tish, French and Swiss melodies as we!l concert under the large tent from which was omitted from Leo Brennan's full as "Yankee" tunes and none of their members their only opportunity to see, the food was served on Saturday. The examine and talk to a knowledgeable page ad ...sorry, Ed. music dates past 1790. light rain did not dampen the en­ SPECIAL THANKS to the Sudbury Mr. Hill's visit to Williamsburg dur­ representative about the multitude of thusiasm of those who took part in the products, instruments and music on Ancients, although they missed the cut­ ing the Bicentennial where he heard the jollification or the many townspeople off date for advertising donated the Colonial Williamsburg corps, planted display. Don't let this opportunity pass that stayed and enjoyed the music until by. $50.00 DIRECTLY TO THE Ancients the seMississippi. pleasing performances intermixed with the music instructor at Nimitz Middle We wish them success and hope that number of ex hibiting companies at strong standard performances by the either PASIC '85 or PASIC '86, and will School in Tulsa, Oklahoma for forming some day they will be able to arrange a host corps, Germantown and the Deep this group as a project to expand the visit to the east coast and take part in be the largest percussion display ever River Seniors. There was the Tench assembled at a Percussive Arts Society school's music program, in an area a muster. The school's address is 3 I 11 Tilghman delegation that travelled from where fife and drum corps are East 56th Street, Tulsa, OK. International Convention. Chestertown, Maryland with one fife, The programs will include seminars, one snare and one bass and as their Pat clinics, concerts and exhibits. For com­ Gladu was quick to point out, one flag. plete details contact: PAS, Box 697, Ur­ There were five members of the O.H. bana, IL 61801. Booth corps., who claimed that they had "jumped ship" to attend the muster as their corps had a parade that day. They Constitution Change _ __,,=-----,m:11:mt-c:o"rmr~. ,'Wl'rtn:nmrm,:rrrmrr,ncrmn:i------~ "jumped ship" to attend the muster as their corps had a parade that day. They Constitution Change pleased the crowd with medleys of con­ temporary music, adding a new twist to To be Voted Sept. 19 Ancient muster standpieces. Both the O.H. Booth corps and the Young Col­ A proposed change to The Company onials had just returned the night of Fifers and Drummers Constitution before, from Lugano, Switzerland will be voted upon at the September 19th where they attended the second Euro­ meeting of The Company. pean Muster. The Joyful Noise Fife and The change will authorize the ap­ Drum Corps, an outreach of the Faith pointment of a Controller to oversee the Gospel Tabernacle Church in East overall finances of The Company and Syracuse, N. Y., attending its first to assure the most efficient use thereof. So you thought it was hot at the DRAM? Remember how cold it·was in muster played a medley of church Ballots have been mailed to all voting Saybrook? The Milford Volunteers didn't seem to mind. hymns on stand. All added to the corps to assure that everyone will get the opportunity to vote on the subject -;-i~s::~a:::~:iz::::e::::::e:::::s:::a::~~!e:::::F.C:a::::ic:a:;:a:::::a::::a::x:a:::::z:::a:::a:::a::::e:::x~· pleasure of the afternoon. ',f . . ' ' Other New York participants were the without being in attendance at the Fusileers, the Spirit of '76 of East meeting. . Q;~----·} 11c :n,A~. All who will be unable to attend are· - ..i:ii; ~ 7 ==i f"I~ 1sJ .Gr~nbush, the Yankee Tunesmiths, the ·· Village Volunteers, the C.A. Palmer urged to return the ballot so that their corps, the Sons and Daughters of Liber- vote may be counted. J C'S DR T TM S' LIQ, D . · ty, the Spirit of '76 of Endicott, the En- Your vote is an important benefit of l.J-' .rt. .r ._..,,,._~.. dicott Continentals and the Towpath your membership, do not ignore it. . and Sto. re · ~~/ /d ~ Volunteers. In addition to those men- 1 1 Stud10 ((( 1 tioned· above, the Connecticut corps 510 BELAIR ROAD BALTl MORE, MD 21236 · .., ' were the 18th Conn. Reg't., the Conn. Former Jr. Colonial • Colonials and Higganum-Haddam. To Old Guard Phone 661-7507 The customary circle of frendship followed the formal presentations and Rob Graves, 18 year old son of Bob it lasted well into the night, to the and Darlene Graves of Deep River, is A place to go for everyting from pleasure of the townspeople. the third member of the Junior Col­ A-Z in percussion By Sunday noon, the Ancients had onials of Westbrook, CT to join the old departed and Camden was again a quiet Guard Fife and Drum Corps. Preceding little town off the beaten path of the him were Billy Rochette and Cliff

See JR. COLONIAL, Page 11 Air Force Model Stix Nigerian Talking Drums ·Parmelee ,_ • Bass Beaters One Piece Bass Beaters , of Durham Calfskin Heads Persimmon Wood <=::>••,------Drum Sets Quantity Discounts Ears Ropes & Repairs HAVE YOUR LOGO SILK SCREENED .ON Finger Cymbals Strainers Glockenspiels Tambourines •T-Shirts •Tote Bags •Baseball Hats Handcrafted Drumsticks Used Drums •Sweatshirts •Jackets •License Plates Instruction Books Vibraphones and more Jazz Wood Blocks Kettledrums Xylophones Embroidery Monograming Latin Percussion Zildjian Cymbals Now until December 31, 1987, for all Drum Corps orders a donation will be Marimbas made in the name of the corps to the Company of Fifers & Drummers Ancient Fund. All products First Quality American made Drums, Xylophones, Marimbas, Low Prices • Prompt Service JOHN CROCKEN Vibes, Tampani Accessories-Sale or Rent Creamery Road, Durham, CT 06422 (203) 349-8233 Page 4, Summer Special 1987 The Ancient Times

the election of officers and appointment Northwest Territory and the 13 original of Committee Chairpersons. In this states. way, the list of new officers can be for­ When the exhibition visited From the Registrar warded with the roster. Bridgeport, er on July 4th and 5th, the I By David Boddie I Changes in the roster between issues Spirit of Blackrock Fife and Drum Please note that this is the only notice Add Edward "Gus" Baade will appear in The Ancient Times and Corps provided music for the ribbon­ of these roster changes. There will be no 63 Carlton Ave. it will be up to the person having a roster cutting ceremonies at Captain Cove. other notices sent tu member corps. MaMic, N.Y. 11950 to keep it updated. At noon on the 5th, the display mov­ Please make corrections on the notices Thomas Degnan Any member corps that needs a roster ed to Providence, R.I. where the Ken­ 341 West Inman Ave. you have received from the Registrar. at this time may request one from the tish Guards Fife and Drum Corps was Rahway, N .J. 07065 Registrar who has plenty on hand and CORPS ROSTER CHANGES Jason S. Giaimo will be glad to fill requests. honored to escort the Governor and pro­ Add: 670 Willow Grove Rd. vided the music for the ribbon cutting, Westfield, N.J. 07090 This change is orie more step in the Colonial Williamsburg Fife and Drum reduction of paper work and mailing that evening, by Rhode .Island's Gover­ Corps Gary Kuntz nor Edward DiPrete. 315 West Maple Grove expenses. Franklin Street Fife and Drum Building Ft. Wayne, IN 46807 The Magna Carta marks the origin of Colonial Williamsburg Foundation J oscph A. Marrone Life Membership Rolls' four of our most fundamental doctrines; Williamsburg, VA 23185 33 Briarwood Drive (I) a nation should be governed by laws North Branford, CT 06471 Continue to Grow rather than the whim of its ruler; (2) due Contact person-Todd Johnson­ Sonja N. Naylor process of law is a basic right; (3) peo­ address and phone as above. 4225 North Henderson Road Ancient Fund Chairman Buzz Arlington, VA 22203 Allen is pleased to report that two ple should not be taxed arbitrarily Change CAREY'S CADETS address to: Ralph Nichols more names have been added to the· without, at least, their implicit consent; Earl F. Carey 123 Powerhouse Road growing list of Life Members in The and (4) the church should be free from 29 Cornell Street Moodus, CT 06469 Company of Fifers and Drummers, state interference. Plainville, er 0o062 Nancy Paradysz bringing the total to sixteen. The exhibit also contains other (203) 747-5400 Carrington Road Life Membership is awarded to notable milestones in the development Change CHARLTON MILITIA Montgomery, MA 01050 Ancient Fund Patrons, those who Delete Delegate Bruce William~ Robert M. Petta of self-government, including facsimilies I 303 Village Lane contribute $1000 or more to the fund. or contemporary printings of such DEEP RIVER JUNIORS- Contact Winter Park, FL 32792 The latest additions are David famous documents as The Mayflower person is William.}'jll Boddie, a Trustee, and Phil Truitt, Compact, The Fundamental Orders of Rhonda Forristall 1100 Hay St. former Secretary of The Company. 124 Hemlock Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Connecticut, The Declaration of In­ Deep River, 06417 In addition to their honored member­ er. fames R. Schroll dependence, The Articles of Confed_era­ (203) 526-5086 ship, they will also receive The An- ! JOO Hang Dog Lane cient Times. tion, The Constitution and The Eman­ Wethersfield, CT 06109 Delegate is I cipation Proclamation. Francis 0. Harris George A. Snook ln addition to these permanent 11 Kellystown Road 70 Bancroft Road Killingworth, CT. 06417 Northampton, MA 01060 Ancients Spark features of the exhibit, space has been (203) 663-3282 William M . Wigham "Road to Liberty" Tour provided within the travelling van for an Alternate is 1031 East Mountain Road area that each host state might fill with Brian Grassl Westfield, MA 01085 Sponsored by the American Express its own artifacts of liberty. 362 So. Main Street femon J. O'Malley Company, a travelling exhibition featur­ The exhibit was on display in four Deep River, er. 06417 4 North Pine Drive (203) 526-9946 North Massapequa, N. Y. 11758 ing the King John Magna Carta of 1215, Connecticut cities and three in Rhode ENDICOTT CONTINENTALS­ ADDRESS CHANGES has been touring six states in the old Island. Delegate is Anne O'Malley to: John E. Scales 4 North Pine Dr. Set to Host 28th Annual Westbrook Muster J 12 Harrison Avenue N. Massapequa, N.Y. 11758 Endicott, N.Y. 13760 (607) 785-3933 Norman E. Allen to: Endicott, N .Y. 13760 (607) 785-3933 Norman E. Allen to: P.O. Box 342 Alternate is Branford, CT 06405 Michael Sullivan Allen Benson to: 701 ½ Monroe Street 4853 Island View Drive Endicott, N. Y. 13760 Mound, MN 55364 GREAT LAKES ANCIENTS-address Elmer Moffitt to: to 6201 Clarendon Aileen Phillipo Wichita, KA 67220 15550 29 Mile Road Romeo, MI 48065 Leonard Rodgers to: Route I, Box 250 (313) 572-0685 Hackett, AR 72937 HANAFORD'S VOLUNTEERS­ Norman Voelkel to: Gerd Sommer's address is Box 44 Hawk Hill Farm Anson. ME 0491 I l!ox 0260 Underhill, VT 05498 Irving Nichols to: 123 Powerhouse Road JOHN HANSON'S PATRIOTS­ Moodus, CT 06469 The Westbrook Drum corps prepares to host more than 40 drum corps from Phone No. 743-5386 to 743-5836. Add OFFICERS & COMMITTEEMEN Phone No. (301) 753-6939. throughout tbe nation at one of the most popular of all drum corps affairs, ROSTER the 28th Annual Invitational Westbrook Muster. Alternate is Address change: John A. Painter Secretary Anne O'Mallcy to: The colorful Westbrook Muster are former members of the popular Fair­ 2 Boxwood Ct. 4 North Pinc Drive parade will step off at 11 a.m. Saturday, field Fife and Drum Corps which Bryans Road, MD 20616 North Massapequa, N.Y. 11758 August 22 and the afternoon long formerly hosted the Fairfield Muster. PRINCE WYNN-Anne O'Malley's Muster promises to be a musical Joining with Terreri and McEleney will address to New Policy Approved showcase for the best in the world of fife be drum champions like Harold Green, 4 No. Pine Drive and drum. Nick Attanasio and the Regimentals Nouh Massapequa, N.Y. This year's Friday night tatoo, which Jack Pendergast, along with fifers Doc 11758 The Executive Committee, on July 19, approved a suggestion that the gets underway at 7:30 p.m., could Ferrante and Jim Douglas, who was a INDIVIDUAL MEMBER ROSTER Rosters of The Company be issued every prove to be the weekend's musical long time Northeastern individual fife CHANGES two years instead of annually. highlight as several longtime fifers and champion. Add Life Member: The change is effective immediately, drummers, several of them retired in­ As in the tradition, the Jr. Colonials David L. Boddie meaning that the next roster will be dividual champions, will play with one of Westbrook will open the Friday night 1467 Durham Road of two groups, the Black Rock Fife and program, which will also feature the Madison, CT 06443 issued in I 989, after the April meeting, Drum Corps from Connecticut and Chester Drum Corps and the Middlesex Duke Terreri and Jim McEleney's New County Volunteers from Massachusetts. Jersey based all stars, nicknamed the For more information on the Village Pizza House "Red Stripes" which predominate on Westbrook Muster contact Dodie their Civil War style uniforms. McGrath (203) 399-6436 or write 1146 Many of the Black Rock contingent Old Clinton Road, Westbrook, CT 06498. PUT SOME SPICE IN YOUR LIFE THE CHOCOLATE Hot & Cold Subs • Homemade Pastas ON THE WESTBROOK GREEN 11111111111111 EXIT 65 OFF 1-95 HOUSE CAROL'S DELI ON THE GREEN WESTBROOK CT. 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DEDICA

The opening ofthe Museum of Fife & Drum i ment of American drum corps... it was made corps, the volunteer efforts ofcountless indiv nor William A. O'Neill of Connecticut.

Curator Ed Olsen explained the historic signifac.all(e of the drum presentaiton which was the highlight , of the afternoon's formal activities.

The Ancients friend; Governor Bill O'Neill tries his The Sailing Masters of 1812 of Essex rendered bono hand at the fife while relaxing on the Museum grounds ticut state song "Yankee Doodle" at start of omc· following Dedicatfon Day ceremonies at which he noted " you have something lasting and permanent here, and another Governor will stand here 100 years from now and talk about fifing and drumming which is a great heritage of our state." Trustee Dave Boddie, an active snare drummer with the now Dickerson Field Music for more than 50 years, presents his first MoeUer drum with the official Boy Scout emblem for per­ manent display in the Museum. Among his many achievements, Bod­ die is an eagle scout.

Trustee and Counsel Bill GaUagher shares a light mo­ ment with Governor O'Neill outside the Sturtze Room during a tour of the complete facilities on Dedication Day. Dodie McGrath, left front foreground, enthusiastic the Executive Committee and fife sergeant of the W listens to remarks by keynoter Governor Bill O'Neill 1 pack the main ball· of the Museum pr_!)per.

The Connecticut Governor shows the assemblage Snare drum greats Bob Redican, left, of Connecticut on Dedication Day the personalized portrait• and Eric Perilloux of New Jersey match sticks play­ illustration by Bu,z Allen which· the Ancients ing the "Army 2/4"during presentation of drums. Perilloux, a member of the Percussion Ball of Fame, Museum Fund chairman presented to O'Neill for Pre;SS coverage was extensive on Dedlcadon Day and 1 is sponsor for Bob Redican and Bugh Quigley, both his long standing support of fife and drum in ing of the Museum helped account for a crowd of general and the Museum in particular. of whom will be inducted this year. oppressive '!August" type heat. .< ~\ Summer Special 1987, Page 7 ~nt Times ~j l I I

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Dedication Day Chairman BiU Pace shares a laugh with Governor O'Neill as he presents him with the first limited edition tankard struck especially for July 12, 1987. Joialog in the light moment Jim Liguori,. lea.d drummer of the Sailing Masters of are Chaplain Phil Pearson, Second left, and, far right, THE AN­ 1812 helps Connecticut's Governor hook up for a try CIENT TIMES Editor Maurice Schoos. useum volunteer, member of on the snare drum, the instrument that young Bill stbrook Drum Corps, intently , O'Neill first became acquainted with in his home town of East Hampton. delegates and fellow Ancients· - I h '"

Past president Eldrick Arsenault greets Governor O'Neill and his wife, Nikki, on Dedication Day.

Front page and dedication day Jaybird Ed aassey, who volunteered hundleds of hours of carP,eDtry and wood photos courtesy of Phil Fllsworth, finishing work in the Museum and Is an accomplished fifer and drummer, Salling Masters of 1812. presents a Moeller drum from a one-of-a-kind set which he played as a member of the famous Mount Vernon, New York.VFW Posi 596 Ancient Corps in the 1940's. · Page 8, Summer Special 1987 The Ancient Times

T he fife section of the Deep River Drum Corps plays President Frank Orsini welcomes Gover­ The Westbrook Drum Corps' color guard served as honor the national anthem to begin the formal program OD nor O'Neill al\d his wife, Nikki, on guard for the Governo'r OD the big day. Dedication da)". behalf of lhe F.xeculive Committee, the Trustees and members of The Company All photo, by Mal 11/ncklty of Fifers & Drummers. Manager Don Young, Ancients ficial opening of The Company's Head­ Moodus, Chester, the Sailing Masters, \1u~eum Fund Chairman Buu Allen quarters Museum presided over by the the L.J. Minutemen and the Hanaford and Curator Ed Olsen. Assisting Young Governor himself. In addition, there Volunteers. wa, hi; wife, Barbara, and serving as were concerts by corps all during the There were exceptional Pipe Bands in a.sbtant "framer" of pictures for week leading up to Lhe D.R.A.M. Of all Pa. 's First Highland Watch, the Stewart Cura1or Olsen was Jaybird Ken Lemley. the glorious events wh ich preceded it, Highlanders and the N. Haven Gaelic Opening day ceremonies were coor­ none reached the impact of the muster Pipes. dindtCd by Bill Pace, with Debbie Dutka itself from the true Ancienl 's There 1here were the moving perfor­ doing such a fine job on the perspective. mances of Michigan's Great Lakes Field First Selectman John Johns of FMex, refreshments tha1 the Ancients Museum Corps came from California, Music, Tench Tilghman, the In­ a drummer with the SailinR Masters Fund's Carl Balestracci was heard 10 Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, Ver­ dependence Fife & Drum, the Spirit of of 1812, greets everyone on behalf of remark, upon seeing Debbie's auractive mont, Pennsylvania, R.I., Michigan, '76 from East Greenbush, the Young lhe residents of Essex. display under the tent, "we drum corps Massachusetts, New York and Connec­ Fusileers, the Connecticut Colonials, folks are not used to being treated this ticut 10 be part of the festivities. Bill Sudbury, the Conn. Rebels, the * DEOICATIO N, from Page I well." Krug was there from Florida as were Patowmack Ancients, the Kcntish More than u11c liud y drummer was The Souvenir P1u1,11 a111 pul>li;,hed for many other giants of the Ancient world. Guards and many, many more. Swiss seen 10 shed just a slight tear a, he the occasion earned about $7,000 accor­ Mal Hinckley was finally honored for music came from the Bebbi Club of cmcrcd 1hc Museum exhibit floor and ding 10 Treasurer Clarke Wilbor, large­ all his benevolent and tireless efforts as N.Y. and Swiss clements playing with looked s1raight ahead al a giant Betsy ly 1hrough the efforts of Mo Schoos, a true friend of I he Ancients and the the American units. We had it all, Ro,s 13 star flag which sened as a who l,Crved as advertising sales manager 1987 muster button bore his image. brothers and sis1ers! backdrop on the stage, a gift of fir.t and contributions of several hundred ANCIENT IMAGE NEVER MISCELLANEOUS ffiGRLIGHTS Jaybird Chairman Matt Lyons. dollars by groups ~uch as the Stony HEALTHIER The massed "Company Corps" of Displayed in the lobby, in addition to Creek Drum Corps. For many years l have written of the color guards and musicians was spec­ Governor William O'Neill's prodama­ Forty-two drum corps co111ributed to wonders of Westbrook as our showcase, tacular in their muster appearance and tion making the "eek or July 12-18 Fife the Souvenir Program. Strong support lent a most impressive air to all and Drum Weck in Connecticut, \\a~ a but on this torrid weekend in July the wa\ received from businesses and D.R.A.M. returned to fully share that onlookers. Frank Orsini led them on similar proclamation received from corporations. praise. Not enough can be said about the with pride. The heat was in the high Rhode Island's Governor Edward FORWARD MARCH nineties, but a wide sprectrum of cool­ and nc from assachu,ctts' order established by the Connecticut 1d effi in liquid goodies w:1~ available a~ were 00 an,u bOVUl Ui Rhode Island's Governor Edward FORWARD MARCH order established by the Connecticut nine~i:;;, but a wide sprectrum of co;;l­ DiPrete and one from Massachusetts' Although many readers of THE AN­ State Troopers or the control and effi­ ing liquid goodies was available as were Governor Dukakis, as well as con­ CIENT TIMES can feel proud of the ac­ ciency of the Company Muster Commit­ emergency trucks to help those afflicted gratulatory documents from both the complishments of the Museum and tee. Both groups created the relaxed at­ by the heat. Twice the field was wet Senate and the House in Massachuseus. "The Company" in our first 22 years, mosphere which has been absent from down by the D.R. fire department to set­ those of us who continue to "dream" this muster for so many years now. We tle the swirling dust. The planning that FLAGS, URUMS SHOWN of a national Muster field and twice as owe them all our thanks and especially went into this muster was complete and As one faced the stage, the colorful much (at least) museum exhibit area Dave Boddie, Mo Schoos, Scott · many deserve kudos there. flags of early America hung down over know that the grand parade of the An­ Greenstreet and Buzz Allen et al. Then there were the many old friends the tiered displays on either side. Snare cients is just turning the first corner. In The music was exceptional all and memories to recall. These were and bass drums from as far back as 1820 the years ahead, it is the tradition of weekend long and when some 46 of the especially meaningful to those of us who were illuminated on the display "deck" musical fellowship that is the Ancient 57 corps stayed to play on stand you can do not frequent the Connecticut scene that sits three-quarters of the way up the Spirit which will continue to carry us perhaps grasp the spirit that was flow­ every weekend any more. It was great wall, forming a cover for the display forward ... may the drums roll on ing at Devitt Field. The ranks were full, to see Pat Arno, Bill Krug, Joan cases and the hundreds of pictures of forever! the uniform~ inuua(;ulatt: auU the rnu!ii(; Rochette, Julie & Jill McClinton, Anne legendary Veteran Corps of Artillery reached the pinnacle we have come to Feder, John McGrath, Ted Nelson, Jon 'I Orum Major Jack Clapp with the great FIFE & URUM WEEK, from Page I I * associate only with Westbrook in the Resler and all the many friends we just .•···· I American general of World War l fame, a special show on the Colchester green. eighties. don't see that ffi\lCh any more. Mabel I John J. Pershing in one photO, then T he large area is ideal as a Muster site I MUSICAL EFFORTS FOR Hubbard and Ellie Borek b6th looked I' playing a fife and looking remarkably and with presentations by the host EVERY PALATE great and one wonders how they do it , li ke the real thing in a tableau of the Mood us Corps, a cocktail" corps from With the spirit clearly reaching every year after year. 'I Spirit of '76 painting. Nathan Hale of two fifers and snare corps, the onlookers reveled in the full· In summary, Deep River 1987 was a I Included in the Spirit of '76 collection drummer and a bass drummer and a I variety of music that now comprises the memorable experience. To see this af­ I of photographs and artistic renderings contingent of alumni of the junior corps Ancient community. For lovers of the fair return to its past glory was a very I was one featuring the late George Rip­ of Marlborough, now the Connecticut more sophisticated style there were the warm feeling (literally and emotionally) perger of New York and one from Colonials, joined with members of the Connecticut Blues, Yalesville, the Con­ and we hope it continues. The d Korea, with fifer Walt Rynkiewicz. still active junior contingent for spirited necticut Patriots, the Young Colonials, D.R.A.M. committee will not have the t I Among memorobilia from the turn of renditions of some Ancient standards. Colonel John Chester and Bethpage. National Muster support next year, but ( I the 19th century is a display of the first The booming drums of Moodus, which For lovers of the "big sound", we had if they follow this year's clear guidelines I I constitution of the Connecticut Associa­ I I played first, helped attract a large au­ the Ancient Mariners, Stony Creek, we should have two great affairs to look I I tion of Fifers & Drummers and the dience. Special guest solo fifer Skip Lancraft, the Camden Colonials, forward to every year far into the I } booster medallion for rhe first New Healy, who recently won the all-Ireland future. I I York State Association contest in North American championship for fife, I I Poughkeepsie in 1909. flute and penny whistle, made a special H MANY PEOPLE MADE IT HAPPEN guest appearance, playing an Ed Olsen I I MONOFLO SEPTIC TANK co., INC. I I Newspaper articles referred to the. arrangement "Fort Defiance and the I I opening of the Museum of Fife & Drum Robuck" and another by Roy Watrous, I ' SPENCER PLAINS RD., WESTBROOK I I as a dream made into a reality." What founder of the "Ancient Mariners, which I > made the entire project successful was the three have been associated with. 399-9427 / 'I the cooperative efforts of so many in­ Healy is currently the Mariners' chief I I musician. Narration for the Moodus­ I I dividuals and groups in "/rue drum SEPTIC TANKS CLEANED & INSTALLED I I corps spirit" over four years since The sponsored show was handled by the I I Muster Committee's Bill Pace. TEST HOLES DUG & PLOT PLANS DRAWN BY I I Company of Fifers & Drummers, Inc. I I purchased the four acres of land and the EXPERIENCED PERSONNEL I I main Museum/Headquarters building in * DRAM, fr~m Page I HIGHLIGHT OF FIFE & ORUM SEWAGE SYSTEMS DESIGNED & INSTALLED ! ; 1983. -:· I ~~. :.. ~- I A total of some $180,000 was raised, CORPS WEEK ·: Sewage Pumps Installed & Serviced The D.R.A.M. was embellished this ~ ; about half from individual, drum corps ~- VAC-U-PRESSURE TANK TRUCKS ~ and corporate donation, and $76,000 year with the recognition of the National , ...., I '' / , from the state of Connecticut's Historic Muster and served as the exclamation STATE LICENSED I I point of a week long celebration for the PORTA-JOHNS AVAILABLE FOR RENT ( Assets Grant program. I , Three of the hardest working in­ Ancients in Connecticut. Under Gover­ SIDNEY HOLBROOK I nor O'Neill's proclamation, Fife & A Family Business Since 1944 SERVING AU AIIEA TOWNS I dividuals at the Museum as opening day I ' Orum Corps Week had featur:,d the of- ~ ~ neared were Building and Grounds Summer Special 1987, Page 9 I ! The Ancient Times I ALONG THE FRONTIER==== SWEETHEART By Mark Logsdon FLUTE CO. THUNDER ON THE MISSISSIPPI problems and how they had found a sure is a neat way to pick up recruits! The town of Alton, IL experienced motel that would give the corps a group By the way, for those of you that have 32 So. Maple St. their first invasion of the Ancients on rate, thus reducing the financial load. It attended this muster in the past - IT Enfield, Cf. 06082 the weekend of June 19-20. Hosted by should be noted that the Patriots ran in­ RAINED LIKE CRAZY FRIDAY Barouque and "Irish " Flutes the Colonial Fife and Drum Corps, the to a great many people, not connected AFTERNOON FLOODING ALL THE FIRST ANNUAL Alton muster, just up to Ancients in any way who DRIVEWAYS IN THE VILLAGE - Fifes, Flageolettes, Tabor river from S. Louis, MO was a most en­ demonstrated the Ancient Spirit by but we had no further problems the rest Pipes and Tin Whistles joyable experience. The temperature working longer than they had to, or of the weekend. Write for brochure and/or antique flute •~• was in the high ninety's and so was the otherwise going out of their way to Saturday, Pat Cooperman gave an ex­ humidity, but that did not deter the six make things better for the Patriots. cellent seminar on rope tensioned participating corps from putting on a Sunday, the corps assembled for a drums, concentrating on the proper 1 most entertaining show. When the massed corps parade to one of the city methods of caring for and tuning these temperature was discussed with one of parks. It was continual great fun to see instruments. The Cullen the inhabitants, his response was, "Hell, the looks on the faces of the townspeo­ John Moon was on hand, not only as this is a COLD WAVE! It's been over ple as the "Thunder" continued on the director of the Williamsburg Corps but Insurance Agency, Inc. 110 degrees for over a week!!" The banks of 01' Man River. At the park, also as the narrator for the muster. John Alton corps deserves a warm round of the corps re-assembled as individual also put on a seminar concerning the use 135 Church St., Guildord, CT 06437 applause for putting on an excellent units for a short service held to give of field music and how directors of William M. Kinnare, President muster, keeping the Mid West flavo'r. thanks and to remember those that had corps can utilize various aspects of On Friday evening, the corps enjoyed gone before. Dr. Viet, who put the music to vary their programs, without having to sacrifice the "Ancient" Office: 203-453-4829 dinner and a jam session. muster together, thanked the par­ Saturday, the corps assembled at the ticipating corps for supporting the 1st aspects of the art form. Home: 203-421-4636 local school stadium for the muster. Annual Alton Muster. With the suc­ One of the highlights of the weekend ' Performing corps were; the Alton Col­ cessful completion of the Alton muster, occured when Bob Williams of the onials, the First Michigan, the 7:30 a new page was written in "Ancient" Janesville corps awarded some of the Alarm Fife and Drum Corps, (YES History. senior members of the First Michigan MUSINGS AT FOLKS, IT'S TRUE) from Tulsa, OK, THE THUNDER CONTINUES Colonials copies of "The Andre the Andrew Lewis Fifes and Drums The Ninth Colonial Musick and Medal," (originally issued by DEEP RIVER from Williamsburg, WV and the Great Military Muster kicked off as schedul­ Washington to the men who captured by Phil Truitt Rivers Fife and Drum Corps. Due to ed July 11-12 at Greenfield Village in Major Andre,) for services rendered It was a special treat to run into Bill scheduling conflicts, the Patriots of Dearborn, MI, co-hosted by the First during the music school weekend held Krug during the muster. Although we Wheaton, IL were unable to attend but Michigan Fife and Drum Corps. This each winter in Janesville. The award is have both been regular contribu(ors to were well represented by their Director, year, we were proud to have the Fifes most appreciated by all the recipients. ihese pages for many years it is rare we Hayden Fuller who delighted the· au­ and Drums of Colonial Williamsburg As always, the muster ended with a get a chance to get together and chew dience with his rendition of Connecticut return for their third visit. Beside the traditional massed corps parade. This the fat. Bill is in great shape and we Half Time. Following the muster, all the two named above, the crowds were was started at our first muster and has spent nearly an hour chatting about the corps assembled to march on the thoroughly entertained by the Colonials been a resounding success ever since. Ancient scene, socio-economic downtown area of Alton much to the of Alton, IL, the Middlesex County Preparations are already underway for developments in Florida and other surprise and delight of the area Volunteers of Concord, MA, the C. A. what promises to be a smashing 10th worldly matters. Bill is an incredible residents. At the dismissal point, all per­ Palmer Corps from Palmyra, NY and Anniversary Muster. historian both in his knowledge and sonnel were treated to an excellent din­ the Fifes and Drums of Janesville, WI. Yes, things are really getting hot in the quest for more. ner. It could be argued that the jam ses­ The program began on Friday even­ midwest as individual corps are perfor­ While we were talking he noted sion was the cause, but I refuse to ing with a "behind the scene" look at ming more concerts and parades tban members of the Bebbi Club in front of believe that the thunder of the drums how an event of this type is put together. ever and have to turn down more events us awaiting their turn on stand. He ask­ caused the REAL thunder and rain to Forty-five people, under special due to conflicts. One of the nicest things effectively end the Saturday Jam to see happen is the "birth" of another e4□m£ if dwv were rc:allv Swiss and I subscription I were given a short talk by 1---,---=m"ce::n::,,"'c"·r"'q ""o,,..,.""1(""' =cm1=1 ,...,""1""1""11"'1....,n"'11"'1 ,-o,...,..-"'"''""'"'-mr.rr-n,t!"'TlfflnTl't"r-nr'TIT!!"Tffl'llfflc--..,,.,====""o"""'t""'s"'t"'yp"'e"""s"'p::u"'t'"'t.,,...c""'"'e'".--,.,,..,..,,, ,.,,..,,,,.,....,.,crnrnromv1111,1n1100nrc~c~•1tcm11rn1:1r------... us awaiting their turn on stand. He ask- caused the RI:AL thunder and rain to Forty-five people, under special due to conflicts. One of the nicest things ed me if they were really Swiss and I effectively end the Saturday Jam subscription, were given a short talk by to see happen is the "birth" of another replied I believe they are, but that they Session. Mark Logsdon, relating to the history midwest corps as a direct result of the were from NYC. The next thing I know Just when you think that you have of fifing and drumming, and the impor- performances by the First Michigan Col- he excuses himself and returns with Urs heard it all, something happens to make tance of field music to the armies of col- onials - THAT is nice! More details Gasser of the Bebbi Club whereupon a you realize that you haven't.. ..The 7:30 onial America. Following the talk, the about this new corps will be coming as fascinating conversation ensued. It turns Alarm Fife and Drum Corps is one of group was taking to the Town Hall soon as I can put all the facts together. out the Debbi Club members are all the most energetic group of youngsters where the members of the First In a recent parade in Port Huron, Ml frow. Basel and stationed in N.Y .C. Urs I have ever met. Every corps that has at- Michigan awaited them, in civics. Since both the Plymouth corps and the First noted there arc over 30,000 pipers and tended its first muster has to remember we have been continually involved in Michigan took top honors. Judged by drummers in Switzerland, but except for what it is like. These young people who making fifing and drumming a learning professionals, the two fife and druro a three day festival every year in Lucerne make up the 7:30 Alarm, had their first experience, we decided to show the peo- corps won these awards over some twen- in mid-Feb, uai y ...the instruments are rehearsal in January of this year. The pie just what it takes to put a corps on ty five other musical units, all of whom not allowed 10 be played in public! uniforms were well done, as was the the field, with proper military bearing were much larger than the two corps, Drummers must practice on wooden music. To see and hear this corps was and discipline. We had made some Congratulations. pads. Corps like groups exist and are both a thrill and an honor. They have "fifes" from wood dowels and muskets Mark Logsdon, Director of the First comprised of adults and children alike. every right to be proud of the level of from broom handles which we passed Michigan will be taking another trip to Many wear costumes and masks when musicianship that they displayed in around, with only two of the group left the U.K. to set up a proposed tour for they play. It goes to show you what you Alton. (A story appears on page 3). out due to a shortage of material. Mace 1989. It's nice to be invited back! can learn if you ask and make the ef- All day on Saturday, word was signals were rehearsed, with the The ·Plymouth Corps journeyed to fort to mix al these musters. awaited on whether Maryland would be "civilians" watching the fifers and Massachusetts to take part in The Col- l ran into Jon Resler the master of the represented. The John Hanson Patriots drummers. Facing movements, via drum onial Navy of Massachusetts 20th bass drum who so ably directs the Con- of Indian Head were overdue. A signals were also rehearsed, and the Anniversary. necticut Blues and has from their incep- message was finally received that their "musketeers" were learning the Von- The First Michigan hosted a mini- tion. Jon has moved to Rochester due bus had broken down and the corps was Steuben Manual of Arms. Surprisingly, muster at Fort Niagara on the last to his job, but manages to play with the stranded in Pennsylvania. Very early at the signal, the entire ensemble step- weekend in July, followed by concerts corps on his eastern territory sales Sunday morning the school gym that ped off (in step) and successfully com- in the Washington, D.C. area and a schedule. The Blues, by the way, put on housed two of the corps suddenly in- pleted some of the basic maneuvers. It seminar and joint concert with the Col- a great show here both Friday evening creased its population density, The was great fun for the "civilians" and onial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums and Saturday. Patriots had arrived! Mabel and John helped our members to be in a teaching and finally ending in Pittsburgh for a Also ran into old friend Joan Painter related how they had finally position. Many returned on Saturday to concert at a national convention.. ..yes, Rochette who was in her Emergency located a garage t_hat could handle their witness the finished proquct. AND • it I we are busy· Squad uniform and on duty in case of any assistance needed due to the op­ pressive heat which baked the muster ...... ;,«; I Mi I I 9 field . Joan noted yet another young Rochette was being groomed for the Junior Colonials, but was a few years Meeting Of away yet. The latest daughter has a great legacy to follow. It was great to see Hugh Quigley jum­ The Company ping up and down at the performance of his drum proteges from Y a.lesville Of Fifers and while they were performing. It says a lot to me when one of the true masters of the snare gets as much enjoyment out of Drummers watchin_g his ex-pupils as he does play­ ing himself. You wonder when Hugh and Ellie Borek will get their recognition for what they have done with Yalesville Sept. 19 - 1 P .M. over the years. Of course both get their ~ rewards from the kids and from their York County Fife and Drum Corps of Yorktown, VA at their first ·Natlonal See MUSINGS, Page 11 Muster at Deep River. Page JO, Summer Special /987 The Ancient Times -Parmelee of Durham~ (203) 349-8233 SILK SCREENED SHIRTS (Popular fife and drum shirts previously only available through Leo Brennan By BILL KRUG can now be ordered direct from designer.) Fife or Drum-silver with navy design, tan with brown design, and maroon Did You Know... with white design Hands on instruments- silver with navy design ...that during the Napoleonic wars, at Tall Ship-navy with white design, or gray with navy design the battle of Salamanca, the British 32nd Regiment of Foot, were able to T•Shirt-$1.00 Adult (S,M,L,XL) $6.50 Youth 16-8, 10-12, 14-161 "recapture their bass drum," which had Sweatshirt-$14.00 Adult IS,M, L,XL) $16.00 Adult (XXL) been lost to the French during the bat­ tle of Corunna! Add $1.50 shipping & handling for one shirt $1.00 each additional shirt Send order !remember to specify shirt size, color) and check to: ...that in the old English Navy, when a Parmelee of Durham-Creamery Road, Durham, CT. 06422 thick and dense fog abounded, ships gave warnings of their whereabouts, by sounding the drum! ...that in British man-of-wars, the News From the North Country, or How nightwatch was set at 8 p.m., also by To Cure Cabin Fever in the Off Season sounding the drum! ...that in the 18th century, British By Dave Hevrin, Cole Tierney crowd! "Tatoo" was performed at nine in sum­ Scotl and Lisa Sommer After the parade we played our stand mer and eight in winter. The drum­ piece in the town auditorium and claim­ major and his drummers, plus a sergeant Vermont winters don't phase us too ed our I Ith trophy for the "Best Fyfe and a file of main-guard marched about much, but it sure was nice to have some and Drum Corps" in the parade. Just camp to warn soldiers with a drum and activities to break the boredom of don't let it get around that we're the on­ fife call signal to return to camp. The waiting for that ice to melt and the ly Fyfe and Drum Corps that ever soldiers were to put out all fires and parade season to start! attends! bed-down. The saloons closed their doors and sold no more liquor. if the soldier Winter or summer, a parade is fun for Our next big pre-season activity was disregarded "that" message or was guilty of other infractions, he was "flogg­ us and whether it's 30 above or 30 below an appearance in a movie, yes,· ed" This was administered by the sergeant in front of the whole regiment. The we're in there playing our brand of Hollywood has come to the North flogging was carried out by the drummers, carefully selected for their size and music. Really, it's no different than ski­ Country! The film, "Sweetheart physical strength, each in turn wielding twenty-five strokes for the completion ing or ice fishing, both popular activities Dance:'", is bc:ing filmed in Hyde Park, of the sentence. The "cat-o'-nine-tails" was a stock, with nine knotted hemp here. Our first outing of the winter Vt. and stars Don Johnson. Our climate ropes attached. If the drummer's enthusiasm wavered, the drum-major then season was Feb. 14, our I Ith appearance is a big change from the stars "Miami "beat" the drummer! The flogging victim was then discharged, with the smallest at the Saranac Lake, N.Y. Winter Car­ Vice" environment. The scene being drummer giving him a parting kick, as the drummers and fifers played the nival. This year the event fell into our shot was depicting a Veterans Day Rogue's March! two week cold snap when the parade. Due to a very early spring the temperatures rarely rose above zero! trees had budded and warm sunshine ... that the fife in the British Army for nearly a hundred years has been superced­ The morning of the parade dawned shone down but the movie crew chang­ ed by the six key B-flat band flute (a keyed fife). Here is a Duty Call for the bright and frigid and after sunrise it was ed spring into fall by sprinkling last flute and drum, c. 1900. The fife is written one octave higher and believe it minus 28 degrees. Undaunted we head­ fall's leaves in the street and wetting or not, it is the "British Grenadiers!" ed to the ferry to New York at 9 a.m. them down to resemble a cloudy day. and to our dismay it had warmed up to Ah, Hollywood! It was the oddest lltn'11 ( artJ- Brulitfut and T-. only minus 20! After a 2½ hour trip we parade line up we'd ever seen as we mar- ,...,.... ~~ -•~~--♦-...... - -•-----~-..-~-- - - mu<,,-.~wev t..,...... __._ • • titW CIC.¥ 0 t only minus 20! 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I I I I I Hanaford's Volunteers' Gerd Sommer on the s~t. (Photo by Dav~ H~rtn>' I enjoyed the usual pre-parade lunch and ched without an inch between rows of headed for our position in the parade units and the Colorguards were afraid f line-up. Our starting position found us they'd end up with a bass drum stick ' in front of our loyal fan club at the local between their teeth before the whole ► VFW Hall, the center of most of the ming was over'! It was exciting and dif­ social activity in Saranac Lake! They in­ ferent rubbing elbows with Don, Jeff ~f vited our older members in and treated Daniels and Susan Sarendon for two I > them to the "Power of Whiskey" and days. Due to be released next Christmas I the younger members enjoyed their the film should be a winner. Let's hope ~ ' ...that until the final end of the 19th century, the fife and drum calls were used share of soft drinks on the house! our part doesn't end up on the cutting I consistantly, but another instrument was slowly making its presence known and I The parade was no colder than usual room floor! So, come next winter when ( finally was adopted by the military, replacing fife and drum, it was the "Bugle." for this High Peaks Adirondak com­ you're looking for a way to overcome ~ munity and the fifers have learned to cabin fever. Go to your local movie I ' snip the tips off their old gloves in order theater and look for those familiar gree0- ~ I to keep at least a part of their hands and hunting shirts in "Sweetheart's Dance." fingers flexible! The drummers found We welcomed two former members I ' that their sticks had become part of their back into the fold, Gwen Shelton, home forearms and those hunting shirts we a fter a year in Australia and Cole I ' complain about in Westbrook in August Tierney back after his hitch with the Old I ' I ' sure were appreciated! The small town Guard. Kathy Mullin, a fyfer, will be was filled with red-nosed, rosey-cheeked leaving for the Old Guard in July. Now I enthusiastic onlookers, and a more ap­ the BIG QUESTION is, will Ross An­ ~ ' preciative crowd is hard to find, drews come back to Underhill when he I ' especially at the end of the route. at gets out of the Old Guard? I "Water Hole No. 3", a bar which was P .S. Deep River DID get their case of ~ overflowing with the usual rip-roaring Canadian Ale! I The Ancient Times· Summer Special 1987, Page JI ·w. ALB.OUM HAT CO. INC. Muster-Continental Style PRESENTS By Catherine Cuccia into the square where there are many AUTHENTIC SWITZERLAND. When that coun­ shops, restaurants and bars. This is try is mentioned to anyone in my fami­ where we performed on Saturday and Fife and Drum Corps Hats ly a million stories, ideas and feelings Sunday. burst out. Stories about the plane ride On Saturday, a coach came to pick us For the finest quality headwear · (our first), about the people, the accom­ up and we ate dinner with the other you can buy. Call or write modations and the "funicula", to name drum corps, including the host corps (201) 371-9100 a few, come with big smiles! (Mendon Bannock), the Swiss Regimen­ L.!4J9 Springfield Ave.~ Irvingt_in, ~. J. pill f The plane ride was magnificent. Fly­ tals, the Swiss Colonials, Lancraft, ing above the Alps, you could see the ex­ O.H. Booth Hose and Sudbury. And let citement building up in everyone's eye,. us not forget to mention the infamous Many of us dido 't sleep, but we were all Skip Healy. We met at least five people The C~mpany of Fifers and Drummers Store I bright-eyed and bushy-tailed going from every corps and we now have COMPANY OF FIFERS & DRUMMERS MUSIC BOOK #!...... $9.00 through the customs in Zurich. numerous pen pals. Everyone was so COMPANY OF FIFERS & DRUMMERS MUSIC .BOOK #2...... 9.00 Everyone smiled. We tried to say "Hi" friendly. Ml!JFFLED DRUM MUSIC BOOK...... 3.00 in a number of different languages, and After dinner, we went outside and CAMP DUTY MUSIC BOOK W/CASSETTE...... 9.00 even though none of us knew what we started the parade and immediately COMPANY OF FIFERS & DRUMMERS MUGS ...... 16.00, were saying, everyone smiled at us and afterward we went on stand. We had 200 YRS. FIFE & DRUM RECORD (N.Y. REGIMENTALS) ...... 9.00 said "Hi." , lots of time on stand and the crowd did COMPANY PRAYER (FRAMED)...... 5.00 I have to admit that the worse part for not thin out until well after the last corps CO. FIFERS & DRUMMERS PATCHES...... 3.00 ' me was carrying the luggage. Next year, performed. We played on a stage so that . CO. FIFERS & DRUMMERS 1ST NAT'L CONVENTION PIN...... 50 I'll only bring the essentials (and a con­ the whole crowd could see us very well CO. FIFERS & DRUMMERS FIFE CASES (DOUBLE)...... IS.00 verter for my hair dryer!) and there were microphones set out so ANCIENT :fUND TEE SHIRTS, SMALL, MED., LARGE After going through customs, we met that all could hear. The crowd was very X LARGE - TAN - ADULT...... 8.00 Mike Quinn who we had heard so much receptive and it was a very friendly at­ ANCIENT FUND TEE SHIRTS, SMALL, MED., LARGE · about. He was very nice and led us right mosphere. After performing, people X LARGE - WHITE/RED TRIM - ADULT...... 8.00 to - the bomb shelter! The bomb patted backs and talked to us as though ANCIENT FUND TEE SHIRTS, SMALL, MED., LARGE, shelter was where were were to sleep and they had known us all of our lives. X LARGE ~· WHITE/BLUE TRIM - ADULT...... 8.00 we soon renamed it the "Lugano There's so much I haven't mention­ ANCIENT FUND TEE SHIRTS - CHILDREN Hilton." It was much more comfortable ed, if you care to hear it or ask questions 6/8 10/12 14/ 16 WHITE/RED WHITE/BLUE...... 8.00 than any ball field. The beds were com­ about our trip, or see pictures, please CO. FIFERS & DRUMMERS SPORTS SHIRTS - ADULT fortable, the bathrooms were clean, and come ask, we love to talk about it. WHITE, SMALL, MEDIUM, LAROE, X LARGE...... 12.00 the showers had hot water. Outside the Ed. Note: The writer's corps which was CO. FIFERS & DRUMMERS TEE SHIRTS - ADULT "Hilton", we caught a shuttle bus that not mentioned above, is the Young Col­ WHITE/CO. LOGO, SMALL, MED .•. LARGE. X LARGE ...... 12.00 brought us to the funicula. The funicula onials Jr. Fife and Drum Corps of CO. FIFERS & DRUMMERS TEE SHIRTS - CHILDREN is a little train-like car that brought us LaGrangevil/e, N. Y. WHITE/CO. LOGO, SMALL, MED., LARGE, X LARGE...... 8.00 JAY-BIRD TEE SHIRTS, RED W/BLUE LOGO OR Health in numbers and in the quality of BLACK, SMALL, MED., LARGE, X LARGE...... 8.00 music they piny. SWEAT SHIRTS, BLUE W/WHITE LOGO, MEDIUM, The Young Colonials and Lancraft LAROE, X LAROE...... , ... , ...... 14.00 were recently in Switzerland together JACKETS, LINED - BLUE/WHITE LOGO, MEDIUM, and the reports of the trip sounded ter­ LARGE, X LARGE...... 26.00 rific. John McGrath and the Alexandria CO. FIFERS & DRUMMERS BASEBALL CAPS BLUE W/ Royals were sporting · spiffy new l WHl'I E LOGO, ONE SIZE FITS ALL...... : ...... 6.00 waistcots. Anne Feder noted she was ' 1--_....---1r- rrir-r.'ffflnr,:i-r"'ITIITl'lllmfffllfl!"'11IT1rnlliArll'llf'( '~A"iiP~S'l1i'i31rtTIJ1T: UW!)/.----,-.---r --r""'",-,,:mrr,wc=imrlffltrrffl!"l'{Jlt'lmlffffl'llr'_ __!"'r.!""T'r' T,::,'!:-:-~ - '"""'"""".. 1::::1 1""'""'"'..,...... ,., Royals were sporting spiffy new WHI l l! LO<.JO, U NI; S IZB M I S A LL...... · ...... , · •······ ··6 ·00 waistcots. Anne Feder noted she was CO. FIFERS & DRUMMERS PAINTERS CAPS, WHITE very happy at the recent locale switch W/BLUE LOGO, ONE SIZE FITS ALL...... J.S0 from Alexandria to Vienna in Virginia CO. FIFERS & DRUMMERS LIGHTERS.···································· .1.5o fort he Patowmack Ancients. Anne says - NEW ITEMS - Vienna is much more of a family town CO. FIFERS & DRUMMERS LAPl;L PINS ...... 3. 00 and the corps is much healthier and hap- CO. FIFERS & DRUMMERS KEY RINGS (IRRIDESCENT)...... 1.00 pier there. The corps is fca1uring new CO. FIFERS & DRUMMERS SPORTS SHIRTS hats (black with crimson trim) and . LIGHT BLUE W/ DARK BLUE LOGO, ALL SIZES ...... 12.00 played beautifully on stand. With four I CO. FIFERS & DRUMMERS JOGGING SHORTS snare and two bass in line, Patowmack ~ WHITE, ALL SIZES...... 7.00 is a happy unit! Ancient Mariners featured a "witch" CO. FIFERS & DRUMMERS PRAYER (UNFRAMED)...... 1.SO in their fife line complete with flowing ? 200 YRS FIFE & DRUM CASSETTE (N.Y. REGIMENTALS)...... 9 .oo silver hair, hat and a banana nose. As L expected, they absconded with the two Ancient Times photographer Malcolm :•------·------ORDlllR-- -FORM------D.R. Juniors presenting the muster rib­ Hinckley was honored by I.he Deep ITEM SIZE PRICE SHIPPING TOTAL bon. The York Country F & D from River Di:om Corps for bis support of lbe Virginia made their debut at Deep River Ancients and the innumerable photos and were impressive in dress and that be has given to the corps over the . musically. Despite the heat, Bethpage's :years. Colonials were in formal dress and Lan­ l I .I craft's Indian color guard was sporting ·sHIPPINO ANO HANDLING ·coSTS-MUOS $2.75, MUSIC BOOKS $1.00, HATS new, fiery orange headdresses. & SHIRTS $1.50, FIFE CASES $2.75, RECORDS $1.50 There were many more friends seen MAIL ORDERS TO: H. ARSENAULT, SUTLER - 269 NORTH FRONT ST., at the DRAM and a lot of memories NEW HAVEN . CT. 06513 - ALLOW SIX WEEKS DELIVERY. recalled. It was a little disappointing to see only 57 units on hand for a National Muster. It really was a classic, as musters go, so have no hesitation about who is the most proud, Robby, or his coming next year, now that security and QUIZ CORNER mother Darlene. order have come to Deep River, we'll hope to see you all next year. We all wish him well in his tenure with ANSWERS Prior to returning to New Jersey, I J. Ten. - 1968, 1972, 1,975, 1976, the nation's No. I fife and drum corps, we too are proud of his achievement. stopped by the Company Museum 1977, 1978, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1987. whf re Ed Olsen and Bill Pace were 2. The Camden Continentals, * MUSINGS, from Page 9 proudly conducting tours. What a dif­ Camden, N.Y. on June 30, 1983 and fe{ence from where we started! It is truly June 28, 1985. peers, but somehow you know they something we can be proud of and a 1 3. The John Hanson Patriots, Indian deserve more than that. The same can must stop for any Ancient. Uniforms, Head, MD April 23, 1982. be said for many more leaders who have instruments, photos and articles are 4. The National Muster hosted by the given of their time so freely without {astefully and beautifully displayed. The East Hampton Fife and Drum Corps in question for the benefit of the kids. ~ntire stucture is first class and we have East Hampton, CT. on June 24, 1978. Nice to see Pat Arnow and Gerry 11- /a home of which we all can be very 5. The Charles W. Dickerson Field Iiff in fine style with the Milford proud. Some finishing touches to the Music in New Rochelle, N.Y. Volunteers. Ray would have been landscaping and interior trim remain, 6. Kolbe High School, Bridgeport, proud of their performance. Lori Moore but my hat goes off to the many who The Colonial Betbpage people lnlili CT in March, 1.973. (Ellie Borek's daughter) majored put the untiring efforts and time into them young. While mom and dad play Yalesville on stand and is now master­ making t~is dream of several years ago with I.he corps, the young ones carry col­ * JR. COLONIAL, from Page 3 ing the fife. Ellie proudly noted she's up become a vivid reality today. Any of you · ors. Today the Color GuaNI, tomorrow to 15 tunes already. That means about the fife and drum line] Spencer. who have historic Ancient memorabilia 200 more and she'll catch her Mom! should seriously about sending it to Ed Rob's enlitment becomes effective on It was nice to see the Ancient scene August 27, 1987 and it is hard to tell Olsen where it can be permanently and as healthy as it was at Deep R!¥er. safely· enshrined. .. Page 12, Summer Special 1987 Ancient Times Non-profit Org. P.O. Box318 U.S. POSTAGE Westbrook, CT 06498 PAID Warwick, R.I. 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If the code in your address is VOL. XIV No. 2 Summer Special, 1987 CHECK YOUR LABEL YOUR SUBSCRIPTION 14-2 HAS EXPIRED RE-SUBSCRIBE TODAY Ancients Activities Calendar Art Auction Set For Museum August 22-Westbrook Drum Corps Muster, Westbrook, CT. Program at 7:30 Friday night, August 21. Parade starts at 11 AM sharp on Saturday, September 11 August 22 with muster following- BY INVITATION ONLY- Camping avaflable Friday and Saturday nights. Contact: Dodie McGrath, 1146 Old The second benefit Art Expo and Auction for the benefit of the Ancients Clinton Road, Westbrook, CT 06498. Museum Fund will be held at the Museum on Friday night, September I I. The September 4-7-Hanaford's Volunteers Fife and Drum Corps Muster, Nor­ original art, ranging from modern to art deco to works by newly discovered thfield, Vermont. Muster parade and muster on Saturday, Sept. 5. Labor American painters, is always auctioned at bargain prices. Limited edition prints Day Parade on Monday, Sept. 7-BY INVITATION ONLY. Contact: of historical scenes, the sea, and famous Americans are also featured. There Jane A. Mullen, Box 322 West Bolton, Jericho, VT 05465. will be works of Vardi, Picasso, Chagall, and Lopctcqui, among other masters. September 11-ART AUCTION, benefit of Ancients {Museum) Fund, spon­ The $3.00 admission charge includes complimentary wine, cheese and hors sored by The Company of Fifers and Drummers, Inc. Art preview, 6:30 d'oeuvres. Discount for advance ticket sales. Art preview starts at 6:30 p.m., PM. Auction, 7:30 PM, $3.00 admission includes complimentary wine, the Auction begins at 7:30 p.m. For more information call Cathy Olsen, {203) cheese and hors d'oeuvres... door prize. Co-Chairs: Cathykllsen and Lesley 399-6519. Pace. Discount for advance ticket sales. Call Cathy Olsen, 203-399-6519. September 13-Marlborough Jr. Ancient Fife and Drum Corps Muster, Marlborough, CT. Parade begins at I PM with muster following at Blish Memorial Park. The muster is held on the shores of scenic Lake Ter­ Ancient Mariner veteran from Indianapolis doesn't tliink ramugus. Swimming is available at the muster site. Muster is by INVITA­ so and he has renewed an effort to erect TION ONLY. Contact: Ralph Pemsel, 8 Oak Drive, Marlborough, CT Performs Aboard a monument to Washington's drummer, 06447. Tel. (203) 295-9210. Sgt. John W. George who was buried in September 19-General Meeting of The Company of Fifers and Drummers, U .S.S. Constitution Round Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis, I PM. Headquarters, Ivoryton, CT. after his death in 1847 at the age of 88. Joseph N .M. Morneault, a fifer with October 3-Marquis of Granby Muster, Granby, CT. This muster is by IN­ Beside a government issue marker on VITATION ONLY. Contact: Carol Sullivan, Tel. {203) 653-3887. the Ancient Mariners of Connecticut, and a private in the 3rd Marine Detach­ George's grave, a wooden sign reads November 21-General Meeting of The Company of Fifers and Drummers, 2 "Washington's Drummer Boy." PM, Headquarters, Ivoryton, CT. ment had the privileged distinction of playing aboard the U.S.S. Constitution Born in Raritan, New Jersey in 1759, he enlisted in Washingt.on's army at the ·

Tiu THANK YOU {jmp,,ny of m INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION {7ifers TO ALL WHO . fr ·­ THE COMPANY OF FIFERS & DRUMMERS, I~C. _ , 'Drummers Supported the Ancient Fund Planned the dedication NAME------~-TELEPHONE·------111 ceremonies CITYADDRESS ______------STATE. ------______-- ZIP-- ______------:_ .1 Took part on a hot summer day / Supported the Souvenir LIST ANY DR~M CORPS YOU ARE, OR HAVE BEEN, ASSOCIA~ED WITH/------Program Attended the ceremonies LIST MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS YOU HAVE PLAYED, ------~----- IT COULD NOT HAVE BEEN DONE WITHOUT Make check or money order for S/0.()() payable to The Company ofFifers & Drummers, Inc. and mail along with this application to: Mrs. Helen Arsenault, lndMdua/ Membership Chairman, 269 North Front St., New Haven, YOU! CT 06513 ..Iel (203) 624-4280. Includes subscription to Ancient Times.