The 103d Regimental Band of Oakdale will celebrate its twenty-fourth anniversary in the Oakdale High school auditorium Thursday evening, March 15. The band was organized in the old Oakdale armory in March 1904 under the name of the All American Military Band, and it has been known as such until three years ago when it was enlisted into the 103d Medical Regiment, U. S. N. R. George W. HOFFMAN, Jr., was chosen as director at that meeting and has served in this capacity ever since. Besides Mr. HOFFMAN, three others have been active during the life of the organization. They are: George ROBINSON, James ROY and James MCEWEN. Ralph SEIBERT has been a member since 1905. During the twenty-four years 110 men have belonged to the organization. Mr. HOFFMAN is largely responsible for the maintenance of this band for during this time it has met with many trials and tribulations. He has given a great deal of his time and energy and has been able to keep it together when a future seemed impossible. It is planned to have a large number of the former members present at the anniversary celebration. W. F. WILLIAMS of Meadville, Pa., the inimitable reader and cornetist, who for so many years was a member of the band, will be present and will take part in the program. Several other older members will also take a part. A concert will be given, which will be followed by a reception and a lunch. Invitations are being sent to both old and new members and their families. Any others who wish to attend will be admitted by paying a small admission.