Coming direct from Washington, DG, where he was connected with the" famous "Marine Band of the American capital, Mr. Leon Freda. arrived in Shan the U.S. Navy transport Henderson and has been assigned as Band-here, are master of the Fourth Marine band
Perhaps his best known activity was in the organization of the Nicaraguan Band, which he found badly trained and equipped, and consisting of only 11 members, having been part of the old Nicsreguan Army.
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