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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District]

Mr. Clarence Frederic Turner

Mr. Clarence Frederic Turner, Organist and Choirmaster of St. Mark's Church, Opawa, was born in Christchurch, and educated at Christ's College. After about three years in the Bank of New Zealand, he joined his father, Mr. C. W. Turner, by whom he has since been employed in a confidential capacity. He received his musical training under the late Mr. N. G. Barnett, F.C.O., then organist of St. Luke's, but who died in Sydney, where he was organist of St. Mary's Cathedral. Mr. Turner was organist of St. Mary's church, Merivale, for seven years, was afterwards choirmaster and organist at St. John the Baptist's Church, Latimer Square, and was appointed to his present position in 1897. He was for some time a member of the committee of the Christchurch Musical Union, and was also a member of the Motett Society. Mr. Turner is a member of the Masonic Order, attached to Lodge St. Albans, E.C. He is organist of the Hiram Mark Lodge and a companion of the Prince of Wales Royal Arch Chapter. Mr. Turner is interested in rowing, and has been a member of the committee of the Canterbury Rowing Club since 1888.

Standish and Preece, photo.Mr. C. F. Turner.

Standish and Preece, photo.
Mr. C. F. Turner.