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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District]

Music Teachers

Music Teachers.

Ambler, Miss A., Teacher of French and Pianoforte, 182 Salisbury Street West, Christchurch. Miss Ambler was educated in England and on the Continent, and after passing several years studying under university professors of Paris and Nimes, taught French, German, and Music in Paris and London. Since arriving in Christchurch, Miss Ambler has had private pupils for the above subjects, also large classes in Hobb's Buildings for conversational French. She taught also at Bishopscourt for several years.

Standish and Preece, photo.Miss A. Ambler.

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Miss A. Ambler.

Atkinson, Miss Esther, Teacher of the Pianoforte and Singing, 112 Montreal Street, Christchurch. Miss Atkinson was born in New Plymouth, in 1864, and was
Standish and Preece, photo.Miss E. Atkinson.

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Miss E. Atkinson.

educated privately in Nelson, whither she removed with her parents in 1872. She was instructed in music by her mother, and was also under Madame Summerhayes. In 1885, she went to London, where she studied at the Royal Academy of Music for two years under Mr. Walter Bache for the pianoforte, Miss Kate Steele for singing, and under Mr. Frank Davenport for harmony. Having obtained a bronze medal she returned in 1887 to Nelson, where she taught professionally for five years. At the end of that period Miss Atkinson went to Berlin for further tuition at Herr Karl Klindworth's Conservatorium, where after two and a half years she obtained a teacher's certificate. Miss Atkinson returned to New Zealand in 1895, and after being six months in Nelson settled in Christchurch, where she has since become well known ae a successful teacher. She is a member of the Society of Professional Musicians.

Black, Miss Jennie, L.B.B. of R.A.M. and R C.M. (London), 193 St. Asaph Street, Christchurch. Miss Black was born in Christchurch, and educated at the Normal and Girls' High Schools. She studied the piano under Miss Stratton, R.A.M., and Miss Atkinson, and the organ under Messrs Tendall and Wells. Miss Black is now organist of Phillipstown Church. She has gained the Teachers' Certificate (honours) of the Associated Board of R.A.M. and R.C.M., London, and at present is studying to gain the degree of Bachelor of Music, for which she has passed the two first examinations. Miss Black is a member of the Society of Professional page 228 Musicians, and of the Musical Union.

Standish and Preece, photo.Miss J. Black.

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Miss J. Black.

Brooke, Mrs C. M., Teacher of Singing and Piano, 235 Gloucester Street, Christchurch. Mrs Brooke is well known throughout Canterbury as a most talented singer, and successful teacher of both her subjects. The following extract, produced from a public newspaper published the day after a concert in which she had taken a prominent part, shows the esteem in which her vocal talent is held:—”The pure soprano voice of Mrs Brooke was heard to great advantage. Her middle and upper register notes were especially good, and her excellent enunciation throughout might be recommended as a model for public singers.” Mrs Brooke has had considerable experience as an amateur in opera, and took the part of “Patience” in the opera when it was given by the Ashburton Amateur Opera Company in 1889. She also distinguished herself as “Josephine” in “Pinafore” at Christchurch in 1900. Mrs Brooke was born in Bradford, England, and received a sound musical training under Messrs Frederick Fearnside and Arthur O'Leary, representative examiners of the Royal Academy, London. She subsequently studied under Mr. J. Stott, who was intimately associated with Mr. Behnke, the widely-famed musician, who made a special study of breathing as a cure for lung complaints. Mrs Brooke commenced teaching in Christchurch some years ago, and she now has a large circle of pupils.

Standish and Preece, photo.Mrs C. M. Brooke.

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Mrs C. M. Brooke.

Buchanan, Miss Gertrude, Teacher of Music, “Aorangi,” 31 Hereford Street, Christchurch. Miss Buchanan was born in Dunedin, and received her education in Christchurch, where she was a pupil of Herr Hirschburg. She has been engaged in teaching music for several years, and assists her sisters in the management of the ladies' school.

Buchanan, Miss Jessie, Teacher of Dancing, “Aorangi,” 31 Hereford Street, Christchurch. The subject of this sketch was born at Margate, Kent, England. Miss Buchanan holds dancing classes, of which she has four, at the above address and in the Art Gallery, the season being from March to November in each year.

Bunz, C. F., Teacher of Music, Academy of Music, 173 Armagh Street, Christchurch. Mr. Bunz was born in Lutzenburg, Germany, in 1844, and received his musical education in Entien, under Herr Langenbuch, whose school was supported by the Grand Duke of Oldenburg. He passed his examination in 1864, and remained at the establishment as assistant teacher till 1866. After engaging in professional work in Germany, he proceeded to London, and later on went to America. Thence he came to New Zealand, and settled in Christchurch, where he was appointed bandmaster of the Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry Band and leader of the Musical, Philharmonic, and Mendelssohn Societies, and afterwards took the musical directorship of the Theatre Royal. His academy at 173 Armagh Street is registered, and, in addition to receiving pupils for the violin, piano, and orchestral instruments, Mr. Bunz coaches canDedates for college examinations.

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

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Mr. C. F. Bunz.

Bush, Miss M. E., Pianiste, and Teacher of Music and Singing, 131 East Belt, Christchurch. Miss Bush is well known throughout Canterbury as a talented musician, and a highly successful teacher. She is a daughter of Mr. W. Bush, one of the pioneers of Canterbury, and commenced the practice of her profession in 1887, in Christchurch. In 1895 she took possession, in Gloucester Street, of a quaint historical building, then forty years old, and Mr. W. H. Cooper, at that time Mayor of Christchurch, opened it for her as a studio (Mendelssohn). Since then many pupils have profited by her skill and ability as a teacher, many having passed the Trinity College and Royal Associated Board of London examinations with great credit. Miss Bush has received friendly visits, and mementoes, from persons of high standing in the musical profession and in public life in the colonies and the Old World. Amongst these may be mentioned Madame and Signor de Vero Sapio, Madame Belle Cole, Chevalier de Konski, the
Standish and Preece, photo.Miss M. E. Bush.

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Miss M. E. Bush.

page 229 last surviving pupil of Beethoven, Signor Cecchi, Mr. Philip Newbury, Herr Vollmar, Herr Benno Scherek, W. H. Jude, Alb. Friedenthal, Mons. H. Kowalski, and also Lord Onslow, an ex-Governor of New Zealand, Sir John Hall, an ex-Premier, and Bishop Julius, of Christchurch. Miss Bush received her musical education under Mr. A. Landergan, Professor of Music, London, and took lessons from Chevalier de Konski. She has many times given her services in aid of charity, and she is a great favourite on the concert platform; her memory and sightreading are exceptional, and she is noted for her graceful style and brilliant technique. Miss Bush is the only teacher in Christchurch of the “Brain to Key-board System,” of Mr. McDonald Smith, of London. This system, by keeping the fingers in a supple condition, facilitates the playing, and lessens greatly the time of practising at the keyboard, or at any musical instrument. While Madame Belle Cole was in Christchurch, in August, 1901, Miss Bush was a pupil of that famous London contralto, who wished her to accompany her as vocalist and pianiste on her tour of the colonies, America, and England. Family affairs prevented Miss Bush from accepting this tempting offer. This was regretted by Madame Cole, who, in saying goodbye, cordially invited Miss Bush to visit her at her home should she ever be in England. She also predicted that Miss Bush would become the finest contralto in New Zealand if she continued Madame's methods and rules. When Miss Bush afterwards made her debut in Christchurch as a vocalist, she received an ovation, with numerous congratulations, on her success, and cordial good wishes for her future.

Clery, Vincent, Teacher of the Violin, Guitar, Mandolin, and Banjo, St. Albans Lane, Christchurch. Mr. Clery was born in 1836, and comes of a musical family, his father being a violinist. He was instructed at home from the age of six years, and afterwards took lessons in Bristol on the violin from Mr. Roberts. After being twenty years engaged in commercial pursuits in the Old Country, he came to Australia in 1879, spent a short time in Adelaide and Melbourne, and settled in Christchurch in the following year. Mr. Clery, who commenced his career as a teacher of music in 1888, has a good circle of pupils, and conducts a string band during the winter months in a tastefully fitted up school of music near his residence.

Mr. V. Clery.

Mr. V. Clery.

Coupland, Miss Harriett, Teacher of Voice Production, Singing, and Piano, 16 Inglis' Buildings, Christchurch. Miss Coupland was born in Ballarat and was educated at private schools. She comes of a musical family, her father, brother and sister, all being engaged as organists in Australia at the present time, the two former being also violinists. Her father has had fifty years' experience as an organist and teacher of music, was organist at many of the leading churches in Melbourne, and is a certificated teacher of singing under the Melbourne Board of Education. Her brother was visiting music master at Madame Permouselle's College, St. Kilda, and at the Catholic College, Perth, West Australia. She was for some time a member of the Melbourne Philharmonic Society. Miss Coupland studied music in Melbourne under her father, Madame Lucy Chambers, Herr Hartung, Mr. Gordon-Gooch, A.R.A.M., and Mr. Charles Sykes, organist of St. Patrick's Cathedral. She was specially trained as a teacher of voice production and singing, and commenced her musical career as a teacher in 1878 in Bendigo. Subsequently, she removed to Melbourne, where she was engaged in teaching till 1894, and as a teacher of voice production has had great success with a large number of very difficult cases. During her career in Melbourne she was prominent as a soloist, having performed on the same platforms with Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Ramsden, Signora Coy, and many other popular artists. She studied specially under Madame Lucy Chambers with a view to taking principal solo parts in opera, and entered into engagements with Sheridan's “Fun on the Bristol” Company, Simonson's Italian Opera Company, and Clara Melville's English Opera Company, to gain stage experience. Her career, however, as a soloist was abruptly terminated by the rupture of a blood vessel through over practice, she being also engaged in teaching at the same time. After her recovery Miss Coupland devoted her time to the teaching of voice production, her great experience in that direction being invaluable. She has a large circle of pupils in this city. Miss Coupland has composed a song named “Mulga Town,” which has been sung by Pollard's Opera Company, and was also sung at the Canterbury Exhibition; and she was honoured by Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall and York (now Princess of Wales) accepting a copy during the Royal visit to Christchurch in June, 1901.

Standish and Preece, photo.Miss H. Coupland.

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Miss H. Coupland.

Empson, Charles Ernest, L.A.B. of the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music, Teacher of Pianoforte and Harmony, 177 Worcester Street, Christchurch. Mr. Empson commenced the practice of his profession in 1899, and speedily acquired a wide connection. He has taken a prominent part in many popular concerts, and, in conjunction page 230 with other noted musicians of the city, played at the Christchurch Exhibition. At the first subscription concert held by the Motett Society, in 1901, his playing was greatly appreciated. Mr. Empson was born at Ashburton, in 1880, and was educated at the East Christchurch public school.

Standish and Preece photo.Mr. C. E. Empson.

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Mr. C. E. Empson.

Faulkner, Thomas Fitzgerald, Teacher of the Piano, Organ, Singing, and Harmony, 108 Gloucester Street, Christchurch. Mr. Faulkner, better known perhaps as the “Blind Organist,” is more fully referred to in connection with St. John's Church, Latimer Square. He has a large circle of pupils.

Fox, Charles Henry, Teacher of Piano and Theory, 238 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch. Mr. Fox is well known in the athletic circles of Christchurch; as a swimmer and runner he enjoys a wide reputation, and holds many prizes and trophies. He was born in Christchurch, in 1871, and received his early education at the West Christchurch public school. Mr. Fox studied music for some years under Messrs Oakes, H. M. Lund, and M. Hirschburg, and commenced teaching in 1894. He is a successful teacher, and has a large number of pupils. Mr. Fox has been the professional pianist to the Quadrille Band for over ten years, and his name is familiar throughout the province in connection with public balls and concerts. He devoted himself for some years to the study of harmony, and recently received a certificate from Trinity College, London, acknowledging his proficiency in that subject.

Funston, Miss Emily, Teacher of Organ and Piano, Lichfield Street, Christchurch. This lady, who is more fully referred to as organist of the Roman Catholic Pro-Cathedral, Christchurch, has been a teacher of music in Christchurch since 1878, and has a large circle of pupils.

Gard'ner, Miss Nora, Teacher of Singing and the Pianoforte, 91 Armagh Street, Miss Gard'ner was born in London, and was a pupil of Sir John Goss for piano, and of Madame Ferrari for singing; she also studied for some time in Europe, and being a French, Italian, and German linguist, had great advantages in acquiring special knowledge. Before coming to the Colony in 1885 Miss Gard'ner took part as a soloist in many concerts in England, Germany, and Belgium. She commenced her career as a teacher in Christchurch in 1891, and is a member of the Society of Professional Musicians. For four years Miss Gard'ner was musical director of the Christchurch Liederkranzchen. She is on the staff of the Girls' High School as a teacher of class singing, and is one of the oldest members of the Musical Union.

Standish and Preece, photo.Miss N. Gard'ner.

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Miss N. Gard'ner.

Hirschburg, Herr Max, Professor of Music, Antigua Street, Christchurch. Mr. Hirschburg was born at Madgeburg in 1858, and was educated there and at the Lyceum, Cassel, which was also attended by the present Emperor of Germany at the same time. Herr Hirschburg studied the piano at Frankfort-on-the-Main under Joachim Raff, and singing under Stockhausen. He afterwards went to Munich, where he studied opera under Kindermann. His career as an operatic singer was cut short by a severe attack of inflammation of the lungs, which necessitated a change of climate; therefore in 1885 he came out to Melbourne, and for a time resided in Ballarat, where he commenced to teach music. But as the Victorian climate was not found suitable to his complaint, Herr Hirschburg came to Christchurch in 1887, since which he has been well known in the local musical world as a teacher of the piano, singing, and elocution. He has also given some very successful concerts. Herr Hirschburg was married in 1892 to a daughter of Mr. J. Owen, of London.

Hirtzel, Miss Edith Catherine, Teacher of Piano and Organ, 95 Queen Street, Sydenham. Miss Hirtzel, who was born in Christchurch, studied the piano under Mr. H. M. Lund, and the organ and theory under the late Mr. G. F. Tendall. She holds the Canterbury College Certificates for the Junior, Intermediate, and Senior examinations for theory. Miss Hirtzel has been organist of St. Saviour's Church, Sydenham, for eight years, and still holds that position.

Hunt, Davis, A. Mus. T.C.L., Teacher of Piano, Organ, Singing, and Harmony, “Invermay,” Cranmer Square, Christchurch. Mr. Hunt is more fully referred to in another part of this volume as organist of St. Michael's and All Angels, Christchurch.

Labatt, Miss Marie A. De Burgh, Teacher of the Piano and Singing, Carlton Terrace, Merivale, Christchurch. Miss Labatt studied music at Home for four years under Mr. G. E. W. Sproule, of the Leipsic Conservatoire, the most prominent master in Dublin. She also studied under Herr Edouard Scharf, late of the Leipsic Conservatoire, and Ovide-Musin Company, afterwards Director of the Melbourne Conservatoire, receiving from him a testimonial as to her musical capability. She studied voice production and singing for over two years with Mrs Tipler (late Mrs E. T. Robinson), a pupil of the late Signor Cecchi, of Melbourne, and the organ with Mr. A. J. Virtue, for a time organist of St. Luke's, Christchurch. Since her arrival in Christchurch from England some years ago, Miss Labatt has been a teacher of music. She is a member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians.

Standish and Preece, photoMiss M. A. De B. Labatt.

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Miss M. A. De B. Labatt.

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Lingard, Miss Constance, Teacher of the Piano, St. Luke's Vicarage, Manchester Street, Christchurch. This young lady, who is the second daughter of Archdeacon Lingard, was born in Christchurch and educated at private schools. She studied music under Mr. Lund and commenced teaching in 1892. Miss Lingard is an accomplished pianiste and became accompanist for the Musical Union in 1896, previous to which she was a singing member. She is a member of the Society of Professional Musicians. Miss Lingard is at present (1902) completing her studies at Berlin, where she has gone for two years.

Miss C. Lingard.

Miss C. Lingard.

Lund, Hermann Maire, Teacher of Music, Piano, and Singing, 155 Montreal Street. Mr. Lund was born in 1848, and educated in Stuttgart. He studied music under Carl Tausig in Berlin. Mr. Lund practised his profession as a teacher for some years in North Germany, and was engaged also for several concert tours in various parts of Europe. In 1878, he arrived in Auckland by the ship “Lomhardian,” and soon afterwards settled in Christchurch, where he has since been actively engaged as a teacher. Mr. Lund has given many successful concerts and recitals in New Zealand. He is the senior member of the profession in Christchurch, and was promoter of the Society of Professional Musicians, of which he was the first president, and held the position for many years.

Wrigglesworth and Binns, photo.Mr. H. M. Lund.

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Mr. H. M. Lund.

Marsden, Miss Freda, Teacher of Violin and ‘Cello, Gloucester Street West, Christchurch. Miss Marsden was born and educated in London, where she studied under Herr Rosenthal and Mr. John Tiplady Carrodus. She was a very advanced violiniste at the age of fourteen, and performed in public at St. James's Hall, the People's Palace, and other musical functions. Many flattering press notices were bestowed upon Miss Marsden before leaving for the Colony in 1890. Arriving in Auckland in that year via Melbourne, she entered into the practice of her profession as a teacher, and during her residence in that city was a member of the Auckland Choral Society and leader of the Ladies' Orchestra, besides filling many important engagements. Removing to Christchurch in 1894, Miss Marsden has attained considerable prominence as a teacher of the violin and ‘cello. She is a member of the orchestras of the Christchurch Musical Union and of the Motett Society, and was promoter of the Children's Orchestra (consisting of her pupils) and the Ladies' Orchestra, of which she is the director.

Wrigglesworth and Binns, photo.Miss F. Marsden.

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Miss F. Marsden.

Maunder, Miss Alice, Teacher of the Piano and Harmony, 273 Armagh Street, Christchurch. Miss Maunder was born at Marton, Rangitikei, where she received her primary education. She studied under Messrs. Lund and Tendall in Christchurch, and commenced her career as a teacher in 1895, having now a fair circle of pupils. Miss Maunder has passed the senior practical local centre examination in pianoforte of the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music, London.

Standish and Preece, photoMiss A. Maunder.

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Miss A. Maunder.

Merton, Alfred John, Teacher of Music, 31 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch. Mr. Merton is more fully referred to as organist and music master at Christ's College. In addition to his official duties, he has a large practice, his pupils numbering from forty to fifty. He makes a special feature of voice training on a system which has proved to be of great benefit to school teachers, clergymen, and other public speakers.

Oakes, Charles Augustus, Teacher of the Piano, Singing, and Voice Production, 202 Oxford Terrace. Mr. Oakes is the youngest son of the late Mr. John Oakes, of Auckland, where he was born in 1847, and was educated at St. Peter's school. He studied music under Mr. Waters and Mrs. J. H. Lloyd, and afterwards in Christchurch under Mr. Charles Bonnington. Mr. Oakes, who is one of the oldest music teachers in Christchurch, commenced the practice of his profession in 1868, and since that time many of his pupils have become capable pianists and professional musicians. He is a member of the Society of Professional Musicians, and has been before the public for very many years. He makes a special feature of training glee clubs, with which he has met with considerable success. Mr. Oakes was married in 1881 to a daughter of the late Mr. H. Guy, of County Down, Ireland, and has three sons and four daughters living, all of whom are musical.

Packer, Miss Hannah, Teacher of Violin and Piano, 278 Gloucester Street, Christchurch. Miss Packer inherits her musical talent from her father, the late Mr. H. W. Packer, of Somerfield, Christchurch, who was one of the “Canterbury Pilgrims,” though not arriving in any of the “first four ships.” Mr. Packer acted as amateur conductor of the first musical society formed in the early days, directing in that capacity the first rendering of the “Creation” in Christchurch. Born in Christchurch, where she commenced her musical studies, Miss Packer continued her studies at the Crystal Palace School of Music, under Professor E. Pauer, for the piano, and under Herr Otto Manns for the violin. Returning to Christchurch in 1887, Miss Packer commenced her career as a teacher four years later. She has acted as leader of the orchestras of the Musical and page 232 Orchestral Societies, and on the amalgamation of these bodies under the name of the Musical Union she continued for some time o hold a similar position. Miss Packer is now leader of the orchestra of the Motett Society, and has taken part in important undertakings, such as the rendering of “Elijah” and “The Messiah.”

Standish and Preece, photoMiss H. Packer.

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Miss H. Packer.

Post, Albert Ralph David, Teacher of the Mandolin, Guitar, and Banjo, 23 Inglis' Buildings, Triangle, Christchurch. Mr. Post was born in Christchurch in 1873, and educated at the West Christchurch school and at a private school. He commenced his musical education in Christchurch, and on the advent of the Spanish students, he obtained a series of special lessons from them on the banjo, etc. He was afterwards in Melbourne and Sydney, and took lessons from Mr. Ringwood, of the latter city. Returning to Christchurch in 1896, Mr. Post commenced the practice of his profession and organised the Christchurch Banjo, Guitar, and Mandolin Band, also the Ladies' Mandolin Band, and the Banjo and Guitar Band of the Savage Club. He is conductor of the Estudiantina Band, and has acted in that capacity at many of the principal concerts in Christchurch. He has a large circle of pupils, and his rooms in Inglis' Buildings afford ample accommodation for band practices.

Revell, Mrs. Adrian (née Miss Mabel Bell), Teacher of Singing and Piano, 49 St. James's Street, Avonside, Christchurch. Mrs. Revell was born at Kaiapoi on the 14th August, 1869, and was educated at the Girls' High School, Christchurch. She studied for her profession under her mother, and took a three years' course in theory and harmony at Canterbury College under Mr. Tendall, and passed her junior, Intermediate, and senior examinations. Mrs. Revell commenced her career as a teacher of music in 1886, and as a soloiste two years later. She has taken part in many productions by the Musical Society and Motett Society, and has visited Wellington, Napier, Ashburton, Timaru, and many other places to take part in important concerts. Mrs. Revell makes a specialty of teaching singing and voice production. She is a member of the Council of the Society of Professional Musicians, and has been a member since its inauguration.

Ross, Miss Rachel, Teacher of Piano, Organ, and Harmony, 158 Montreal Street, Christchurch. This lady was born at Riccarton, and studied music under Mr. Tendall, sometime organist of Canterbury Cathedral, and at the Royal College of Music in London, and under Herr Ernst Pauer, Dr. Gladstone, and others. She studied in London for three years, taking her diploma as an associate of the College. On returning to the Colony in 1893, Miss Ross commenced her career as a teacher of music. She is a member of the Society of Professional Musicians, and for four years and ahalf was sub-organist at the Cathedral.

Standish and Preece, photo.Miss R. Ross.

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Miss R. Ross.

Rossiter, Richard Henry. Teacher of Music, 51 Gloucester Street, Christchurch. Mr. Rossiter, who was for some time Organist and Choirmaster of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Christchurch, was born in Lyttelton, and educated at St. Leo's High School, Christchurch. He studied music under Mr. Towle and Mr. Towsey in Christchurch, and under Mr. Barth, A.L.A.M., in Dunedin. His career as a teacher dates from 1886 and as organist from 1893. From his early days Mr. Rossiter has been passionately fond of music, and has taken a prominent part in several local societies. He is the founder and conductor of Rossiter's String Band, and conductor for the Christchurch Amateur Operatic Society. He is the composer of several pieces which have been issued by prominent London publishers, and have gained considerable popularity.

Scott, Misses Alice, Jenny, and Eva , Teachers of Music and Theory, 133 Peterborough Street, Christchurch. The Misses Scott, who are natives of the colony, were educated at the public schools, studied at the convent, and subsequently received tuition under Signor Crucia, and other well-known instructors. They all hold certificates from Trinity College, London, and Miss Alice Scott has distinguished herself in the Canterbury College examinations. They commenced teaching in 1898.

Searell, Richard Trist, Teacher of Piano, Organ, Singing, Harmony, and Orchestration, Armagh Street West, is further referred to as organist and choirmaster of St. Paul's Church.

Searell, Miss Alice, Teacher of Music and Singing, Papanui, Christchurch. Miss Searell was born in England, and came to New Zealand as a child. She gained most of her knowledge of music from her mother, who is a talented musician. In 1895 she passed an examination, in theory and practice, under Messrs Tendall, Wallace and Merton, in order to qualify herself for membership of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians.

Smith, Miss Eleanor, Teacher of the Organ, Piano, Harmony, and Theory, Papanui Road, St. Albans. Miss Smith gives instruction on the church organ, and is also engaged in preparing pupils who intend to present themselves for the examinations of the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music.

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Tendall, Charles Edward, Teacher of the Piano and Organ, Montreal Street, Christchurch. Mr. Tendall is a son of the late Mr. G. F. Tendall, for some years organist at the Christchurch Cathedral, and was born in 1877 at Dalkeith, Scotland, Arriving in New Zealand when a child, he was primarily educated at the Cathedral School, and subsequently attended the Christchurch Boys' High School. His musical training dates back to his early youth, when he was tutored by his father in the elements of the art. He received instruction also in piano playing from Mr. H. M. Lund, so well known in Christchurch. In 1898 Mr. Tendall was appointed assistant organist at the Christchurch Cathedral, and after his father's retirement and subsequent death, he acted temporarily as organist and also as choirmaster till the arrival of Dr. Bradshaw, in April, 1902.

Thompson, John Martin, J.P., Musician and Pianoforte Tuner, Bligh's Road, Papanui. This old settler was born at Nottingly, Yorkshire, England, in 1837, and educated at public schools. He came to Lyttelton in 1859, per ship “Zealandia,” was for several years employed by Mr. J. Inwood. miller and storekeeper, and was afterwards in the Canterbury Music Depôt as assistant for many years. Subsequently, he started the Sewing Machine Depôt in High Street, and was agent for Wheeler and Wilson for many years, the establishment being the pioneer of this class of business in Canterbury. He was also one of the first importers of bicycles, but retired from that trade in 1895. Mr. Thompson was a member of the first volunteer band in Canterbury, and afterwards joined the band of the Christchurch Yeomanry Cavalry. He was an active member of the first musical society, and was long connected with the Vocal Union, a society which held meetings in the old Market Hall. For over thirty years Mr. Thompson has been a member of the orchestra of the theatre. As a member of the Foresters Order, he joined Court Star of Canterbury in 1860, and acted as secretary for seven years prior to visiting England, and still continues a member of the lodge. Mr. Thompson was president of the Working Men's Club from 1881 to 1885, and has taken a leading part in the establishment of the reference and circulating libraries of that institution, of which he has been reference librarian for seventeen years. Mr. Thompson was married in 1862 to a daughter of Mr. J. Perkins, and has two sons and one daughter.

Tipler, Mrs Walter, formerly Mrs E. T. Robinson (nee Miss Jennie Atkinson), Teacher of Singing and Voice Production, 188 Worcester Street, Christchurch. Mrs Tipler, whose first husband, Mr. E. T. Robinson, inspector of schools, died in April, 1894, is a native of Liverpool. She was educated at the Hokitika Academy, and commenced her musical studies under Mr. Friend. Subsequently she went to Melbourne, and put herself under Signor Cecchi (the famous teacher of Madame Melba) for finishing lessons. Before returning to New Zealand she had the pleasure of an introduction to Santley, from whom she obtained a lesson in phrasing. As a soloiste she made a great impression on the West Coast and was requested by many parents at Greymouth and Reefton to become a teacher. After the death of Mr. Robinson she removed to Christchurch in 1895, and formed a large circle of pupils. Her method of teaching singing is recognised as being very good; and one of her pupils who heard Madame Sherwin lecture on singing, found that her method was identical with that of Mrs Tipler. Mrs Tipler's voice is a mezzo-soprano of very rich quality, and a West Coast paper wrote of her as “widely known by reputation as one of the most able singers in New Zealand.” The Christchurch “Press” of the 10th of July, 1895, said “The great charm of Mrs Robinson's singing is the ease with which she gets all the effects”; and the “Lyttelton Times” of the same date spoke of her singing in “The Sleeping Beauty” as “sweet, tasteful, and pathetic.” Mrs Tipler has taken the leading solos in various oratorios, and has been very successful in operatic music. She made a bewitching Arline in the “Bohemian Girl,” when it was performed a few years ago in Greymouth and Reefton; and was several times called before the curtain. Mrs Tipler, in conjunction with her pupils, gave a concert on the evening of Thursday, the 12th of October, 1899, which was highly successful. She sang all her solos beautifully, as was shown by the enthusiastic encores she received, and won great credit for the excellent style in which all her pupils sang. At the end of 1898, Mrs Robinson married Mr. Walter Tipler, of Killinchy.

Standish and Preece, photo.Mrs. W. Tipler.

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Mrs. W. Tipler.

Triggs, Miss Florence Connie, Teacher of the Piano, 47 Worcester Street, Linwood. Miss Triggs was born in Christchurch, and studied under Messrs. Towsey, Lund, and Wallace, and received instruction in theory at Canterbury College. She commenced to perform in public at the age of eight years, and was successful as a girl in winning distinction in many musical competitions. Her career as a teacher of music dates from 1892.

Standish and Preece, photo.Miss F. C. Triggs.

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Miss F. C. Triggs.

Wallace, Frank Mackenzie, Teacher of Music, 258 Hereford Street, Christchurch, Mr. Wallace was born in Edinburgh in 1852, and comes of a family of musicians. He was educated in his native city, first by his father, and afterwards by Sir Alexander Mackenzie, the present principal of the Royal Academy of page 234 Music of London, and by various other teachers. At the age of twenty-one Mr. Wallace went to Leipzic, where he was for two years a student of the Conservatorium of Music. He was afterwards a teacher in London for some time, and was engaged in connection with many of the principal orchestras. After twelve years' experience in London, Mr. Wallace came to the Colony in 1886 in search of health, and soon afterwards settled in Christchurch, where he has been engaged in teaching since 1887. Mr. Wallace has acted as conductor of the Liedertafel almost since his arrival in Christchurch, and was for some time conductor of the Musical Society, now the Musical Union, which he still conducts. He was also conductor of the Christchurch Operatic Society for the period of its existence. Mr. Wallace is known as an accomplished violinist, and he gives special instruction on that instrument. He was married in 1880, to a daughter of Mr. John Gladding, of London, and has two sons.

Wallis, Mrs. Emily, Teacher of the Piano, corner of Office Road and Barker Street, St. Albans. This lady was born near London, and came out to Lyttelton in the ship “Regina,” when an infant. Educated privately in Christchurch and Nelson, she received her musical training under Mr. Sims, of the former city. She was married to the late Mr. D. B. Wallis in 1880, and was left a widow in 1893 with five sons and three daughters. Mrs. Wallis commenced teaching music in the latter year, and has a fair number of pupils.

Wells, Harry, Teacher of Singing, Chester Street, Christchurch. Mr. Wells, who has been known for many years in Christchurch, as a prominent teacher of music, is more fully referred to in another part of this volume, as organist of the Durham Street Wesleyan Church.

Wylie, Mrs Louise, Teacher of the Piano, Harmony, and Singing, 203 St. Asaph Street, Christchurch. This lady was born in Hobart, Tasmania, where she received her primary education, and studied music under Mrs. Turner, and afterwards under Mr. Alexander, R.A.R. She frequently acted as pianiste and soloiste at public concerts and other entertainments in Hobart. Setting in Christchurch in 1880, she was married to Mr. A. E. Wylie, accountant, who died in the following year in Melbourne, where he was an accountant in one of the banks. Left a widow with an infant son, Mrs. Wylle commenced teaching music in 1881, and since that time has trained a very great number of pupils.

Standish and Preece, photo.Mrs L. Wylie.

Standish and Preece, photo.
Mrs L. Wylie.

Young, Miss Katie, Pianiste and Harpist, 14 Hereford Street, Linwood. Miss loung is very popular as a solo pianiste and accompaniste. She holds the position of pianiste to the Christchurch Musical Union. During the visit of their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, Miss Young had the honour of playing before them at the mayoral reception. She is also organist of St. Mary's Church, Manchester Street. Miss Young gained her early musical knowledge at the Convent of the Sacred neart, and afterwards received instruction under Mr. H. M. Lund.

Mr. John Pooley is a native of Cornwall, where he was born in 1853, He was educated in his native county and studied music under Mr. R. H. Nun, of Camborne. Before leaving for the Colonies in 1878, Mr. Pooley passed several examinations in vocal and theoretical knowledge. He has been a machinist at the Addington Workshops since 1881. Not only has he been prominent as a musician, but he has distinguished himself as a composer. The opera “Hadrian's Daughters,” the libretto of which was written by Mr. G. Wilmer, the veteran cricketer, is one of Mr. Pooley's compositions, and has been produced in Christchurch, and well-spoken of by the Press. He has also composed “Not Lost, but Gone Before,” and the “Sea Diver,” both of which have been published; also two waltzes and the cantata “Jonah.” Mr. Pooley was married in 1894 to a daughter of Mr. Richard Humphreys, of Ireland.

Mr. J. Pooley.

Mr. J. Pooley.