[ Bob Taylor wrote in 030704 MMDigest: ]

> Subject: Band Organs Playing on America's Independence Day
>
> As I started my morning on July 4th, I wondered where in America
> individuals were playing their organs to celebrate America's
> Independence Day.  If MMDers could post a brief comment, it would
> be fun.

Hi there,  Just a very friendly poke: all the band organs are not
in the U.S.A.  _Canada_ has their birthday July First, and the
celebrations are like America's July Fourth!

The very first time I ever took my Wurlitzer 125 out in public was this
past July First, Canada Day, for its debut performance in Stratford's
Market Square.  The local newspapers made a big deal about it.  As well
as loads of good typical band organ music, I have an original copy of
Wurlitzer Roll #3104 from February of 1925 called "Canadian Music."

Now, if only I can find a easy way to take it out of the house,
I would enjoy going around making happy music.

Ken Vinen
Stratford, Ontario, Canada  (Land of the metric dollar!)