Bronze and Silver Medalist and Certificate, R.A.M. Address, Roach House, Manchuria Road, Clapham Common, S.W. MR. MONTAGUE BORWELL MR. HENRY FRANCKISS (TENOR). The Musical News." HIAWATHA.""The society was conducted by Mr. Coleridge-Taylor. The fine tenor solo was entrusted to Mr. Henry Franckiss, whose rich voice and good method won enthusiastic applause." Banbury Guardian." HIAWATHA."-"He displayed a voice of rare quality and expression, and his rendering of Onaway! awake,' was not only loudly applauded, but the conductor himself (Mr. ColeridgeTaylor) showed his marked approval of the way it had been treated." The Times.-"GOLDEN LEGEND."-" Sang excellently." Morning Post.-"JUDAS MACCABEUS.' Rich and powerful voice.' Leeds Mercury.-"HYMN OF PRAISE."-"Gave a masterly rendering of his solos. The engagement of Mr. Franckiss was a particularly happy choice." South London Press. — “ MESSIAH," CRYSTAL PALACE."The audience were alive to the exceptional merit displayed by Mr. Franckiss." Yorkshire News.-"It is impossible to credit him with too much praise, possessing a rich mellow voice of great range, and of which he is a complete master." Aberdeen Journal. "Seldom has the choral society had the services of a better tenor. He has a rich voice of fine compass, and acquitted himself admirably in every solo." 22, Winifred Grove, Clapham Common, S.W. MR. FRANCIS GLYNN (TENOR), High Elms, Burgh Heath Road, Epsom. MR. JOHN MALON (TENOR). Oratorios, Concerts, &c., including Elgar's "Dream of Gerontius." Terms, Randolph Street, Stockport. MR. HENRY PLEVY (TENOR) Concerts.) (Of the Beethoven Festival, Queen's Hall Choral and Crystal Palace Solo Tenor, Christ Church, Lancaster Gate. BANBURY PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY. HIAWATHA."-" Mr. Henry Plevy has an excellent voice, with good compass and style, and he gave 'Onaway! awake,' with the greatest acceptance, his singing being characterized by feeling and expressiveness throughout. It was an admirable effort. His other numbers were also well delivered, and his high notes rang out well in Then the black-robe chief,' which was ably sung."-Guardian. Works performed last season were: "Messiah," Elijah,' Redemption," " ," "St. Paul," "Hymn of Praise," "Coronation Ode." "Creation," Sleeping Beauty," Hiawatha," "Acis and Galatea," "Last Judgment," ""Ivanhoe," "May Queen," "Crusaders," Rebekah," "Holy City," "Columbus," "Martyr of Antioch." Address: 30, Hamilton Gardens, N.W. 7766 (BARITONE). (Westminster Abbey.) Mr. HENRY J. WOOD (Conductor, Queen's Hall Concerts) writes:"1, Langham Place, W., Feb. 14, 1901. "Mr. Montague Borwell is an excellent vocalist. "He has been most successful both at Queen's Hall, and at my Nottingham and Wolverhampton Concerts, in most difficult and trying rôles, and I consider him one of the most reliable and painstaking baritone vocalists now before the public. "HENRY J. WOOD." "ELIJAH."-TONBRIDGE.-"Mr. Montague Borwell was a perfect exponent of the fiery Prophet. He is the nearest approach to Santley I have heard for a long time. The dramatic instinct, the necessary sarcasm, and the devotional spirit of the Prophet were all there. The great air, 'Is not His Word,' being sung with much spirit, the top F rang as resonantly as a bell. The beautiful air, It is enough,' was splendidly sung, and Mr. Borwell had to repeatedly bow his acknowledgments."-Tonbridge Free Press. ELIJAH."-STOURBRIDGE.-"Mr. Montague Borwell sang the part of Elijah with fine dramatic expression. His taunts to the Priests of Baal were marked with bitter sarcasm, his appearances tc Ahab with dignity, his lament on his betrayal by the people and his invocation to God were most impressive."-County Express. FAUST" (BERLIOZ). -BALLYMONEY." Mr. Montague Borwell gave a very dramatic exposition of the part throughout . . . His rendering of the Serenade was simply splendid, whilst his enunciation throughout the whole work was perfect."-Coleraine Constitution. "FAUST" (GOUNOD).-SOUTHEND.-"The pick of the principals was Mr. Montague Borwell, whose singing both technically and artistically, was admirable. His rendering of the Cavatina, and Valentine's death scene being beyond reproach."-Observer. AND MISS WINIFRED MARWOOD (Mrs. Montague Borwell-SOPRANO). "ELIJAH."-WEYPRIDGE.-"Possessing a soprano voice of fine quality and wide compass, Miss Winifred Marwood maintained a very high standard of excellence in the whole of her contributions, of which perhaps Hear ye, Israel,' was the most effective."-Surrey Advertiser. "ELIJAH."-TONBRIDGE.-" Miss Winifred Marwood made a great impression by her rendering of 'Hear ye, Israel.' It was sung as it should be-prayerfully, and not shouted to the people."-Tonbridge Free Press. "HIAWATHA."-WEYBRIDGE.-"Miss Winifred Marwood, a soprano of wide range and pleasing method, and Mr. Montague Borwell, a resonant baritone, took the solos in the second scene, and their treatment of the deeply pathetic picture left little to be desired."-Surrey Advertiser. "L'ALLEGRO."-BRIGHTON.-" Miss Winifred Marwood, who made her first appearance at the Society's Concerts, sang the soprano solos, and showed the possession of a voice of bright, clear, and resonant She quality, with a cultured and finished style of vocalization. achieved conspicuous success in her rendering of Sweet bird, that shun'st the noise of folly, for which she had to acknowledge the enthusiastic applause of a delighted audience."-Daily News, London. 48, Dyne Road, Brondesbury, N.W. London, Feb., 1902. I consider Mr. F. W. Dalby to be a good and reliable singer and fully able to undertake solo work of any kind. On more than one occasion it has been my good fortune to accompany Mr. Dalby, and I have always felt very much impressed by his good style and musicianly feeling. F. CUNNINGHAM WOODS, M.A., Mus. Bac., F.R.C.O.; Late Organist of Exeter College, Oxford; Conductor of the Oxford Choral and Philharmonic Society; Organist to His Grace the Duke of Marlborough; Conductor of the Finsbury Choral Association. MR. GEORGE F. BLACK MR. DUTTON'S SOLO BOYS. MR. DUTTON (St. Paul's Cathedral) supplies Bors. personally trained and thoroughly reliable, for Church Festivals. Concerts, At Homes, &c. For terms, vacant dates, and further particulars, address, Mr. Henry J. Dutton, 17, Alpha Rd., New Cross, S.E. MR. TANN'S SOLO BOYS. MR. W. R. B. TANN, Organist and Choirmaster of St. Saviour's Church, Paddington, is prepared to supply well-trained Solo Boys for Oratorios, Festival Services, Organ Recitals, Concerts, At Homes, &c. A number of excellent Chorus Boys also available. For terms and vacant dates, address, Mr. W. R. B. Tann. 55, Warwick Road, Maida Vale, W. MR. W. C. AINLEY, Mus. Bac., Cantab. (1884). teaches HARMONY, COUNTERPOINT, &c., by Correspondence. Terms moderate. Eastfield House, Mirfield, Yorkshire. EVISION OF MUSICAL COMPOSITIONS. R. ALLISON instructed by Post Candidates at Oxford, Cambridge, Dublin, London, and Durham Universities, Diplomas of L.R.A.M., A.Mus. L.C.M., L.Mus. L.C.M., F.R.C.O.; Appointments at College and School of Music, and as English Cathedral and Parish Church Organists; Gold Medals, Silver Medals, Prizes, "Honours" and Pass Certificates (of the Colleges of Music to the number of seven hundred and fifty. Harmony, Counterpoint, Orchesanywhere. Personal instruction in Theory, Singing, Organ, and Pianoforte. Cambridge House, 68, Nelson Street, Manchester. “ELIJAH."—“Mr. J. Coleman took the bass part, and won golden tration, and Revision of Compositions, by Post, to correspondents opinions of the audience by his efforts."-Tamworth Herald. For vacant dates, apply, The Cathedral, Lichfield. MR. SAMUEL FIELDEN (BASSO-CANTANTE). "He possesses a fine bass voice of exceptional compass and power, and he gave his songs with characteristic vigour and true vocal art.' -Todmorden District News. " "CREATION. "Mr. S. Fielden took the bass solos in eminently R. ARNOTT, Mus. Doc., Dunelm, Organist to DATES for all Examinations, and receives Pupils for Pianoforte, Organ, Singing; also, Harmony, Counterpoint, and Composition, personally or by correspondence. Scores revised and compositions scored. All letters to The Common Room, Gray's Inn. capable fashion, his rendering of Rolling in foaming billows being MR. J. PERCY BAKER, A.R.A.M., Mus. Bac.. particularly For terms and vacant dates, address, The Cathedral, Chichester. Extensive répertoire. For terms, address, 101, Amesbury Avenue, S.W. MR. CHARLES TREE. Next season's Oratorio bookings include: London (3), Leeds, Glasgow, Liverpool, Huddersfield, Belfast, Cardiff, Swindon, Lancaster, Lincoln, &c. During Jan. and Feb., 1904, Mr. Tree is engaged for the principal towns of America, leaving England Dec. 28, '03 (about), landing in England again March 1. Address, 27, Buckley Road, Brondesbury, N.W. MISS ELLEN CHILDS (CHROMATIC HARPIST). Having studied in Paris under the direction of the Inventor, Miss Childs is prepared to give LESSONS on the NEW CHROMATIC HARP (without pedals). For terms, apply, 170, Belsize Road, N.W.; or. care of Messrs. Pleyell, Wolff, Lyon and Co., 79-80, Baker Street, Portman Square, W. Dunelm, teaches HARMONY, COUNTERPOINT, &c., by Post. Personal Lessons in Pianoforte or Theory at own or pupil's residence; or, at 60, Berners Street, W. Schools attended. Address, 289, High Road, Lee, S.E. MUNRO DAVISON, L.R.A.M. (Singing), F.R.C.O.. LT.C.L.; Professor of Singing (all voices, including Altos), Guildhall School of Music; Solo Alto, Temple Church, &c. For VOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, and REPERTOIRE. Lessons given at West-End and City Studios. Address, 142, Stroud Green Road, N. ARTHUR T. FROGGATT, Mus.D., T.C.D., gives tions. LESSONS by POST, and prepares for all genuine examina2, Hampden Villas, Hythe. MR. HAYDN GROVER, Alto Specialist, Temple Church, London: also Director of Choir and Organist, St. John's Church, Clapham Rise. At liberty for FESTIVALS, CONCERTS, RECITALS. Entire programmes provided. ORGAN, SINGING, and PIANOFORTE LESSONS given. DR. Address, 33, Rathbone Place, W. R. CUTHBERT HARRIS, Mus. Doc., Dunelm, CANDIDATES by CORRESPONDENCE for University, Royal F.R.C.O., is now making a SPECIALITY of PREPARING College of Organists, and other musical Exams. LARGE NUMBER of PAST SUCCESSES. Moderate terms. PERSONAL LESSONS in THEORY and ORGAN (for R.C.O. exams.) are given either at Streatham or in London. 52, Buckleigh Road, Streatham, S.W. DR. 13, Roseleigh Avenue, Highbury, N., continues to PREPARE CANDIDATES for the various Theoretical Examinations. Music of any description revised or arranged. LESSONS in COMPOSITION, by post if desired. DR. R. ATHELSTAN G. IGGULDEN, Mus. Doc. (Dunelm), F.R.C.O., gives LESSONS and prepares for all MUSICAL EXAMINATIONS by post. The Dingle, Reigate, Surrey. Ascot. The school is for the sons of gentlemen, and is preparatory for Eton and the Great Public Schools. Candidates must have promising voices and should be between the ages of 10 and 12. Successful candidates may enter the school at once, and will receive all the educational advantages of those who are not choral scholars. Apply to Miss J. Barrett Handley, A.R.C.O., 17, North Road, Hertford, Herts. R. F. J. KARN, Mus. Bac.. Cantab.; Mus. Doc., HARPENDEN, Herts. St. George's School. Head DR. Trinity College, Toronto; gives LESSONS, Personally or by Post, in HARMONY, COUNTERPOINT, FUGUE, FORM and ANALYSIS, ORCHESTRATION, ACOUSTICS, &c., and prepares for Musical Examinations. Latest successes: F.R.C.O. and A.R.C.O., Master, Rev. R. Wix, M.A. Fees, £60 & £50. Reduction to boys with good voices. Private chapel. Organist, Mr. J. Farrant, Mus. Bac., Oxon. Large buildings and grounds. Very healthy and bracing place. 14. at Atherstone School, Warwickshire. For particulars, apply, The Rev. the Headmaster. 1903; OXFORD FIRST MUS. BAC. 1903; ASSOCIATED BOARD SCHOLARSHIP OFFERED musical BOY about Senior Harmony (Honours), Counterpoint, 1903; DURHAM, 1902, 1901, 1900, and all previous years; MUS. BAC., LONDON, 1902; OXFORD MUS. BAC., 1902, 1901, &c. ; L.R.A.M. (Composition and Pianoforte), 1902, 1901, &c.; A.R.C.M. (Theory of Music, Composition and Pianoforte Teaching); CAMBRIDGE and DUBLIN, MUS. BAC.; L.Mus. and A. Mus., L.C.M.; L.T.C.L., A.T.C.L., and Special Certificates, 1903, 1902, &c. Special and individual attention 28, Birch Grove, Acton. given to Correspondents. Terms moderate. MSS. corrected for publication. Analyses of Classical Works for Examinations. 70, Parkhill Road, London, N.W. WAN WANTED, SOLO BOY, for St. Peter's, Great SOPRANO, Hameal. Salary: £15. Apply, Ly letter, to and BASS WANTED, for Heath S. R. H., 76, Cannon Hill, West Hampstead, N.W. R. MARCHANT, Mus. D., Oxon., F.R.C.O. ATMs, Lewisham. DR. (Author of "" 500 Fugue Subjects and Answers," Novello's Primers, No. 35), &c., PREPARES CANDIDATES for all Musical Examinations by Post. 10, Glebe Crescent, Stirling, N.B. LTO and TENOR WANTED, at once, for Salary, £15 each. Apply, Lewis Thomas, A.R.A.M., Organist and Choirmaster. GROSVENOR CHAPEL, South Audley Street, W. ALTO and BASS WANTED, £10. Apply by letter to Organist. ASS (£20 a year-good reader, full Bass) and TREBLE (£12 a year-good reader) WANTED, for R.C. Parish Church. Apply, G. Heneage, 45, Wimbledon Hill. MR. H. H. L. MIDDLETON, Mus.B., F.R.C.O., LTO wishes to join Professional Male-Voice AL M VOICE PRODUCTION and SINGING, & Co, Berners DISENGAGED in September, ALTO. For refer Street, W., and 45, Pentonville Road, N. DR. HAMILTON Street, E.C. apply, Mr. E. W. Chambers, 136, Queen Victoria PARISH CHURCH. KIDDERMINSTERMASTER WANTED, Jan. 1, 1904. ROBINSON, Mus. Doc., Dunelm, A.R.A.M., F.R.C.O., Lecturer on Harmony in King's College, Lond.; Organist and Choirmaster, St. Stephen's, South Kensington. PIANOFORTE and ORGAN LESSONS, HARMONY, service. Commencing salary will be £60. Applications, with testia pension having been granted to retiring organist, after 35 years' COUNTERPOINT, COMPOSITION, &c., Personally or by Cor-monials, to be sent on or before Sept. 19, to Rev. Sidney Phillips. respondence. Preparation for University, R.C.O., and all other Vicarage, Kidderminster. Examinations. Classes. 25, Palliser Road, West Kensington, W. MR. EDMUND ROGERS REVISES MUSICAL ORGA RGANIST WANTED, at Michaelmas, for St. ORGANIC, London (Rev. Bernard J. Snell). Three-manual Organ (WILLIS). Liturgical service; mixed choir. Sunday services MR.PERCY WOOD, F.R.C.O. teaches HARMONY, WMASTER for the Cong. Church, Wellingborough, Salary, fo COUNTERPOINT, &c.. by post, and Prepares for Examinations. Terms. £1 IS. for ten lessons. 60, Crownhill Rd., Harlesden, N.W. per ann. Duties to begin Jan. 1, 1904. Send testimonials and write for particulars to G. H. Woolston, 32, Hatton Park Rd., Wellingborough, CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 'RAINING of TENORS.-MR. E. DAVIDSON TRINITstow. WANTED, ORGANIST and CHOIRMASTER PROFESSIONAL PUPIL WANTED, by Par. Ch. Two Churches. C. G. Thomas, Music School, Elland, Yorks. RESIDENT PUPIL.-Mr. H. A. JEBOULT, A.R.C.M., has a VACANCY. Preparation for Profession. Fine organ, Cathedral Services, comfortable home. Moderate fees, no premium. Successes, 1903: A.R C.O. (3), F.R.C.O. (1). Postal work undertaken. 1, Birch Grove, Taunton. HOIR EXCHANGE.-CHURCH POSITIONS secured for Organists and Singers in the United States and ORGANISTS WANTED, for several positions in various Salaries $300 to parts of the States, on or before November 1, 1903. $600. Also CHOIRMASTER, for Methodist Church, with Vccal Professorship of Conservatory attached. Remuneration: $500 for Church, and $1,000 at least for Teaching Write for Registration Terms. MUSIC PUBLISHING for Composers' Manuscripts. Write The John E. Webster Company, 5, East 14th Street, New York, for Terms. VERY ORGANIST should send for DINHAM, MR. A. T. LEE ASHTON, Organist and Choir- E BLYTH & CO.`S Specimens and Price List (free) for Litho master, St. Paul's Church, Music Master in Fettes College, &c., requires PUPIL-ASSISTANT, able to undertake Organist's duties in Mission Church, for which small stipend is given. 2, Bellevue Terrace, Edinburgh. THE ORGANIST of Winchest graphing Anthems, Kyries, Hymn Tunes, &c., from twenty-four Copics TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON. (INSTITUTED 1872.) President: The Right Hon. LORD COLERIDGE, M.A., K.C. Warden: E. H. TURPIN, Mus.D. SIXTIETH HALF-YEARLY HIGHER EXAMINATIONS. List of Candidates who were successful at the Examinations recently held. The Distribution, by the Warden, took place on July 30 last. LICENTIATES IN MUSIC. Edgar Beck Slinn, F.R.C.O., *H. Wharton Wells, F.R.C.O., *Flora Louise Willoughby. ASSOCIATES IN MUSIC. Nora Beatrice Baldwin, Margaret Christie, Freda Mabel Vivian Dunstan, Elsie Marion Eastman, Wilson Manhire, Daisy Marsh, Minnie Snowdrop Moore, Fortescue William Thomas Rowley, Thomas Church Saxby, Helena Beatrice Stearn, Eileen Weekes. MATRICULATION. HONOURS.-Elsie Marion Eastman, Daisy Marsh, Margaret Emily Thomas, Ethel Mary Woodroffe. PASS.-Edgar Beck Slinn, Julia Mary Thompson, Henry Alfred Wellard, Jennie M. Woodward. LICENTIATES. PIANOFORTE.- *Grace Lyall Fraser, *Blanche Louise Thorn, PIANOFORTE.Hilda Mary Adeney, Lilian Hannah Austen, Florence Agnes Jane Black, Lilian Winifred Butler, Elsie Clegg, Winifred Mary Comerford, Elsie Crabbe, Lillibelle Gibson, Janie Beatrice Giles, Ethel Kate Hamlin, George Alfred Harper, *Harriet Eliza Kay, Alfred Edward Kimbell, Mary Agnes Langdale, Margaret Lapsley. Beatrice Mary Matlock, Editha Gertrude Millin, Frederick James Lever Mitchell, Theodora Oakes, *Florence Eva Digby O'Neill, Sarah Beatrice Perry, Hilda Geraldine Powell, Margaret Amy Bambridge Richardson, Alice Maud Seton, Maud Mary Trodd, Constance Eva Frances Upstone, Eva Walton, Edith Lilian Wheeler. SINGING. Frank Bonner, Marguerite Ethel Boyton, *Alice Hill, Fanny Helena Holland, Amy Grace Tyndale. VIOLIN.-Léon Jules Fontaine, Fanny C. Napper. HIGHER CERTIFICATES. SINGING.Lilian Ethel Batt, Alfred Henry Lunn, Arthur Henry Emmanuel Farey Mayes, Clara Ellen Topham, Mabel E. Trahair, Josephine Bertha Woodrow. VIOLIN.-Ethel Eunice Waine. VIOLONCELLO.-Florence Harth. ORGAN.- Kathleen Laura Hartwell, Joseph Deacon Taylor, Richard John Maddern Williams. HARMONY.-John Waistell, Harry Wakeford. QUALIFIED FOR ELECTION TO FELLOWSHIP.-*Robert Walker Robson. Number of candidates, 285. Total number of passes, 146. EXAMINERS: G. E. Bambridge, G. H. Betjemann, Henry R. Bird, W. H. Brereton, Hans Brousil, A. E. Drinkwater, M.A., Charles Edwards, A. J. Greenish, Mus.D., Rev. H. G. Bonavia Hunt, Mus D., C. Warwick Jordan, Mus.D., Haydn Keeton, Mus. D., H. Walmsley Little, Mus.D., A. Mistowski, Mus. B., C. W. Pearce, Mus. D., Bantock Pierpoint, A. Madeley Richardson, M.A., Mus. D., Gordon Saunders, Mus.D., E. H. Turpin, Mus. D., A. H. Walker, B.A., Mus.D., and John Warriner, Mus. D. *These candidates for Teaching Diplomas have qualified under the new regulations. By order, SHELLEY FISHER, Secretary. Mandeville Place, Manchester Square, W. 33, GREAT PULTENEY STREET, LONDON, W. 22, PRINCES STREET, CAVENDISH SQ., W. (Close to Oxford Circus). Director and Principal: T. H. YORKE TROTTER, M.A., Mus.D., Oxon. The School is open daily from 9 a.m. till 9 p.m., and provides a THOROUGH EDUCATION for PROFESSIONAL and AMATEUR MUSICIANS. Lessons may begin on any date, and a single subject taken if desired. PRIVATE LESSONS are given in Harmony, Counterpoint, and Composition; Pianoforte, Organ, Singing, Violin. Viola, Violoncello, and Double-Bass; all Wind an other Orchestral Instruments; Choir Training, Elocution, and Stage Deportment; Modern Languages, &c. Prospectus on application to the Secretary. No. 61, Novello's Music Primers and Educational Series. THE VIOLA BY BERTHOLD TOURS EDITED BY ALFRED GIBSON. "The best of its kind."-Birmingham Daily Post. AN APPRECIATION. DEAR SIRS-You kindly sent me some specimen coies of new works by EMIL KROSS recently I am delighted with the same, and shall be pleased to make use of them in my teaching. I take this opportunity of mentioning again how very excellent I find the ŠEVČIK METHOD. I use it very largely. THE MUSICAL TIMES AND SINGING-CLASS CIRCULAR. SEPTEMBER 1, 1903. VINCENT NOVELLO. 1781-1861. 'Next station, Marble Arch,' is the prosaic utterance of the guard as the 'Twopenny-Tube' train re-starts on its subterranean journey. If the electrically-conveyed traveller desires to seek Hide Park-as an old map has it he might alight at the said Marble Arch station. As he liftwise ascends from the depths below to the light of day above, he gives no thought to the house that once stood on that particular spot. Were he to consult the Marylebone rate-books of olden times he would find that the house on the site of which the station now stands was occupied by one Joseph Novello, the father of the subject of this Biographical Sketch. Francis Vincent Novello to give his full baptismal name *-was born in the house above referred to on September 6, 1781. He received his second name, by which he was always known, from his godfather, one Vincentio Girotti. Very little is known of Joseph Novello, father of Vincent, except that he was an Italian who married an English lady. His name can be traced for several years in the Marylebone ratebooks, referred to above, as residing in the house in Oxford Street near the Marble Arch; but in 1812 the name Joseph is erased in favour of Vincent, though the latter had most probably been the tenant previous to that year. One of the forbears of the family may have been a Ludovico Novello, the composer of Mascharate di più sorte et varii soggetti appropriati al Carnevale,' some amusing part-songs published at Venice in 1546. familiar Christmastide melody. The skilful organ accompaniments and choir- training gifts of Vincent Novello. became SO famous that George IV. offered him the appointment of private organist of the Chapel Royal in the Pavilion, Brighton, an offer which the young organist, owing to the many professional claims upon his time in London, was obliged to decline. On August 17, 1808, he married Mary Sabilla Hehl. Eleven children were born to them; and of the seven who survived childhood nearly all became distinguished in either art, literature, or music. The eldest daughter, Mary Victoria, married Charles Cowden-Clarke, of whom more anon. A remarkably clever woman and prolific writer, the name of Mrs. CowdenClarke will be handed down to posterity as the MR. AND MRS. CHARLES COWDEN-CLARKE. (From an original drawing by Miss Emma Novello, in the possession of Mr. Alfred H. Littleton.) The first and only teacher of Vincent was a friend of his father's, one Signor Quellici, the composer of some Chansons Italiennes.' The boy, who had a very keen ear and delighted in compiler of the Complete Concordance to finding out chords on an old pianoforte, was sent, Shakespeare,' a work-the first of its kind—which together with an elder brother, to a school near occupied her for twelve years. In this connection Boulogne-sur-Mer, in order that he might acquire we quote the following extract from a letter the French language in addition to his naturally-written by Novello to William Bartholomew, learnt English and Italian. On his return to dated June 18, 1844,' and not hitherto England in 1793, Vincent, aged twelve, sang as a published:chorister in the Sardinian Embassy Chapel, Lincoln's Inn Fields, of which Samuel Webbe the elder, composer of When winds breathe soft,' was the organist. Webbe and John Danby, (organist of the Spanish Embassy Chapel), were among the first to encourage the boy in his study of music. As a mere lad he deputized for both these famous glee composers, and at the early age of sixteen he became organist of the Portuguese Embassy Chapel in South Street, Grosvenor Square, an appointment he held for twenty-five years. Allow me the pleasure of requesting your acceptance of a specimen of the curious and elaborate work which my eldest daughter has just completed after more than twelve years' constant application and assiduous perseverance; and I own that I am not a little proud of so extraordinary a task as a complete concordance to Shakespeare having been accomplished by a child of mine; for I consider it to be the finest compliment that has ever yet been offered to the memory of the greatest poet who ever existed, and of whom there is not a more enthusiastic admirer living than myself. Mrs. Cowden-Clarke edited THE MUSICAL His introduction of Reading's Adeste TIMES from 1853 to 1856, and contributed an Fideles' at South Street greatly popularized that interesting series of articles to its columns entitled Music among the Poets.' An elder brother was also named Francis. |