So little has changed in 100 years - especially as regards the attitude of travel companies... From THE MUSICAL TIMES MAGAZINE, MARCH I914 VIOLONCELLOS AND THE RAILWAYS Some months ago a letter appeared in our columns on this subject from Mr. Frederick Fellowes (Clarence House, Connaught Road, Reading), commenting on the gross unfairness of the charge recently enforced for the carriage of violoncellos, even when they were carried by hand in a light bag in such a manner as not to be obstructive in any way, any more than a violin or viola in its wooden case. A petition has since been organized by him, and being largely backed by the Orchestral Association it received 173 signatures, including a number of well-known violoncellists and other leading musicians. It was presented to the Railway Clearing House in December last, and was placed before the Board of Railway Managers in January. The result was a refusal without explanation. When a private individual takes the initiative in a case of this kind he is practically powerless to move a large public body of men, but with a number of important forces combined it seems reasonable to hope that any action may at least be modified which hits hard a poorly paid but elevating profession. (I particularly like the last bit - so true, so true...)
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