THE RECREATION SERVICE DIVISION 



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being held loosely; a large poker or long shovel hung from a string and 

 struck with a sharpened steel or cold chisel and a metal tray struck with 

 a gong stick. 



Band concerts provided by park departments have for many years 

 provided enjoyment for large groups of people. With the development of 

 the radio, amplifying and broadcasting systems are making it possible for 

 people to be reached in all parts of a park. In most instances the Park 

 Department, from its budget or from a special city appropriation, employs 

 local bands. Sometimes, however, it is possible to secure volunteer bands. 

 In Indianapolis, of the forty concerts given in 1924, twenty-two were free 

 concerts by volunteer bands police, firemen and high school bands. Such 

 an arrangement, while possible in some cities, could not be successfully 

 worked out in others because of the attitude of the musicians' union, which 



PLATE No. 278 

 COMMUNITY MUSIC WAGON USED ON THE PLAYGROUNDS AT SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 



A special body has been constructed on a Ford chassis and a piano installed. Any community enterprise 

 may secure the use of this equipment by making an application at the office of the park and recreation depart- 

 ment and paying for the driver. 



