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A biographical register of Australian colonial musical personnel–E

Dr GRAEME SKINNER (University of Sydney)


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To cite this:

Graeme Skinner (University of Sydney), "A biographical register of Australian colonial musical personnel–E", Australharmony (an online resource toward the early history of music in colonial Australia): https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php ; accessed 19 March 2024






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Introductory note:

The primary focus of the biographical register is musical personnel first active before the end of 1860, with a secondary focus on members of their circles - families, pupils, colleagues, and other important contacts - first active after 1860.

Beyond that, there has been no systematic attempt as yet to deal with musical personnel first active after 1860, and so far the coverage is selective.

A major upgrade of the contents of this page was completed in December 2019, and newly added documentation (including genealogical data) and Trove tagging now brings the page content up to the end of 1860 close to completion.


Only such biographical information as can be confirmed from standard national databases or original documentation presented is entered at the head of each person entry in this page. Where no certain evidence of a person's birth year has yet been identified, the assumption is that we do not and cannot yet know with sufficient certainty to propose one. Years of birth or death, and sometimes also names and spellings of names, thus sourced and presented here, will often differ more or less substantially from those given (but often merely hazarded) in standard Australian and international bibliographic and biographical records.

The texts given in gold aim for the most part to be diplomatic transcriptions, wherever practical retaining unaltered the original orthography, and spellings and mis-spellings, of the printed or manuscript sources. Occasionally, however, some spellings are silently corrected (for instance, of unusual music titles and composers, to assist identification), and some orthography, punctuation and paragraphing, and very occasionally also syntax, editorially altered or standardised in the interests of consistency, clarity, and readability.




EADES, Dr. (Dr. EADES)

Amateur musician, pianist, vocalist

Active Melbourne, VIC, 1853

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EADES-Dr (shareable link to this entry)


Documentation:

"MECHANICS' INSTITUTION", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (20 July 1853), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4794715 




EAGAN, John (John EAGAN)

Drummer (12th Regiment)

Died Paddington, Sydney, NSW, 8 September 1860, aged 21

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EAGAN-John (shareable link to this entry)


Summary (after Chapman):

Eagan was born in Athlone Ireland in 1839 and enlisted as a boy in the 12th Regiment on the 10th February 1852 aged 13. He was a Drummer with the 1st Battalion when it arrived in Melbourne Australia in October and November 1854. Eagan was the first military casualty at the Eureka gold fields Ballarat where he was shot in the leg by a miner as a detachment of the 1st Battalion entered the gold fields on the evening of the 28th November 1854 after a forced march of two days from Melbourne. Promoted to Private shortly after the Eureka Rebellion he was re-appointed Drummer in July 1859. He died from a heart-related condition at Victoria Barracks Paddington in Sydney and was interned in the Roman Catholic burial grounds.

ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 12th Regiment


Bibliography and resources:

B. and M. Chapman, "Drummer boy John Egan (Regiment No. 3059) Eureka's first military casualty", Australia's red coat regiments (archived at NLA Pandora)

https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20200609040220/http://freepages.rootsweb.com/~garter1/history/drummerboy.htm




EAGLES, Edward (Edward EAGLES; Edward EAGLE)

Drummer, private, New South Wales Corps

Born c. 1783 (14 at time of mutiny in 1797)
Enlisted New South Wales Regiment, London, England, 7 October 1796
Arrived Sydney, NSW, July 1807 (per Duke of Portland)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EAGLE-Edward (shareable link to this entry)


Documentation:

"MUTINY ON BOARD THE LADY SHORE", Bell's Weekly Messenger [London, England] (30 December 18040, 6

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001286/18041230/018/0006 (PAYWALL)

In the four Spanish frigates which were lately taken, four Englishmen were found. The frigates were bound from South America to Cadiz. The account they gave of themselves was, that they had been prisoners of war in Buenos Ayres, in consequence of being on board the Lady Shore transport, bound for Botany Bay, in which a mutiny took place, and the Captain and Officers murdered, the mutineers carried the ship into Montevideo; and that they had been released by the order of the Government of Spain, and were to landed at Cadiz, and conveyed to England at the expence of that Government. This account was transmitted the Secretary of State's Office, with their names, viz. John Brown, Edward Eagle, Francis Ward, and Launcelot Knowles. An information being sent that they were arrived in the River, Sir R. Ford sent for them last Monday. They have since undergone several examinations, and the account they have given is follows: Edward Eagle said, was drummer in the New South Wales Corps; that he was on board the Lady Shore when the mutiny took place, that had no share in it; he was then only fourteen years of age; and that since that time he had chiefly been in prison in Buenos Ayres, in South America . . .

. . . The mutineers were eleven Frenchmen and seven Irishmen, soldiers in the [New] South Wales Corps . . . They sailed in the month of August 1797, from Falmouth for Botany Bay . . .

. . . three remain in custody; one of them, that was a drummer, is to go for a soldier.

Description book, New South Wales Corps (Australian Joint Copying Project, from Records of the UK War Office)

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1303796244 (DIGITISED)

[Private] Eagles Edw. / [enlisted] 7 Oct'r 1796 / London / [arrived] Duke of Portland / July 1807 / [age] 28 years 7 months / [born] Mortlake / Surrey [England] . . .


Bibliography and resources:

Pamela Statham (ed.), A colonial regiment: new sources relating to the New South Wales Corps 1789-1810 ([Canberra]: P. Statham, 1992), 276

Eagles, Edward; arrived private [sic] 29 July 1807 per Duke of Portland; transferred to 73rd 24 April 1810

Jenn Willetts, "Convict ship Lady Shore, 1797", Free settler or felon

http://www.jenwilletts.com/convict_ship_lady_shore_1797.htm 




EAGLETON, Benjamin (Benjamin EAGLETON; Ben EAGLETON; "Billy Nutts")

Amateur musician, pianist, vocalist, songwriter, memoirist

Born Southwark, London, England, 12 March 1833; son of John EAGLETON and Harriet SELBY
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, December 1852 (per Eliza, from London, August)
Married Agnes RICKARD, Trinity church, Yackandandah, VIC, 9 December 1866
Died Beechworth, VIC, 13 September 1915, aged "82 years and 6 months"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Benjamin+Eagleton+1833-1915 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony and others)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EAGLETON-Benjamin (shareable link to this entry)


Documentation:

[Song], Ovens and Murray Advertiser [Beechworth, VIC] (6 October 1866), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article198656291 

"THE OVENS ADVERTISER" (NEW EDITION), As sung by Mr B. Eagleton, at the Amateur Concert in aid of the Ovens District Hospital, Monday, Sept. 24th.

I come before yon once again
To toll you all the news, sirs,
And if I can't enlighten you
Perhaps I may amuse, sirs.
The times of late have been quite dull,
We're waiting for a rise, sir,
Although the columns are quite full
In "The Ovens Advertiser."

[Chorus:] Here's the news of all the world,
News that will surprise yer,
Only sixpence, come and buy,
"The Ovens Advertiser" . . . [and 15 more verses, of which the last is:]

I think I've really had enough
Of singing and of talking,
So I mean to give the business up
And put an end to walking.
No longer will I, wet or fine
Around the Creek meander -
I'll drop the hag and hump my swag
And good bye to Yackandandah.

"MARRIAGES", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (22 December 1866), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article198656967 

EAGLETON - RICKARD - On the 9th of December, at Trinity Church, Yackandandah, by the Rev. J. H. May, Benjamin Eagleton of London, to Agnes Rickard of Edinburgh. No cards.

"OLD IDENTITIES OF BEECHWORTH. BEN. EAGLETON ("BILLY NUTTS") Being the Reminiscences of a Colonist of 57 Years . . .[CONTINUED]", Ovens and Murray Advertiser [Beechworth, VIC] (17 April 1909), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article198715248 

But before proceeding with these rambling reminiscences I may as well complete the particulars of my birth and parentage. My father was senior partner in the firm of Eagleton and Glover, tailors and haberdashers (whatever that may mean); his Christian name was John, and he was married to Harriet Selby . . . My three brothers went to a boarding school near Dover, on the coast of Kent, I being kept at home on account of my delicate health. It was there that I developed some ability in drawing and music, which stood me in good stead in after life . . .

"OLD IDENTITIES OF BEECHWORTH . . . [CONTINUED]", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (14 August 1909), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article198717118 

It was about this time - early, in January, 1853 - that the news came to Melbourne of the finding of the great Canadian nugget, weighing about 1cwt., at Canadian Gully, Ballarat. This was the largest mass of gold yet found in Victoria, and the excitement, which was great enough before, now rose to fever heat. Every day I could see expeditions passing along the street, bound for Ballarat, in the hope of unearthing equally large masses of gold. The prevalent excitement was embodied in a song at one of the music halls, an adaptation of a popular song in London, with the refrain "That licks me," and one verse was as follows: -

"Where they found that great big nugget,
That licks me;
Why wasn't it my fate to hug it,
That licks me.
I shall be off to Ballarat now
And at digging have a slap now,
But if I get the half of that now,
That'll lick me" . . .

"MR. BENJAMIN EAGLETON", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (15 September 1915), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article90771330 

The ranks of the old pioneers of this district suffered another depletion on Monday last through the death of Mr. Benjamin Eagleton, a resident of Beechworth and its immediate neighbourhood for 56 years. His death was not unexpected as for the past two years his health had been fading, and he suffered from fainting fits. It was in one of these that he fell and smashed his right thumb. The death of his wife a few weeks ago affected him considerably, and although the members of his family did all that was possible to comfort him, he passed peacefully away about noon on Monday at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Sidney Turner, in Short-street, at the ripe old age of 82 years and six months.

The late Mr. Eagleton was born in the ancient Borough of Southwark, a southern suburb of the City of London on 12th March 1833. His father was the senior partner in the firm of Eagleton and Glover, tailors and haberdashers. He was educated at a private school in Southwark, where he developed some ability in drawing and music, which stood him in good stead in after years. As a lad he was an omniverous reader, and being posessed of a retentive memory he was enabled to turn the information thus gathered to good account. Mr. Eagleton commenced life as a junior clerk in a merchant's office in Mark Lane, where he remained for two years. In August 1852, attracted by the reports of the marvellous gold discoveries in Australia, he set sail for the new Eldorado in the sailing ship Eliza. After a voyage of four months he landed in Melbourne in December of the same year and shortly after obtained employment in an ironmongers store at high wages. The "gold fever" was on him, however, and in January, 1853, he set out in company with his brother for the Ballarat diggings where he had his first experience of gold mining. He worked on this field for about 12 months, and then returned to the city. In 1855 the Maryborough gold field attracted him, and he was present there during the "Tipperary Riots." Creswick, Beaufort and Ararat fields were visited in turn, and in 1859 Mr. Eagleton came on to the Ovens, and during that year was on the Indigo gold field. In 1860 he went to Yackandandah, where he and his brother engaged in hawking drapery, etc., and subsequently carried newspapers from Beechworth to Yackandandah, a very profitable undertaking in those days. At about this time he became connected in a semi-official capacity with the "Ovens and Murray Advertiser," the connection lasting continuously until a few years ago. In December, 1866, Mr. Eagleton was married at Yackandandah to Miss Agnes Rickard, and they started storekeeping at Bruarong - or Sutton as it was then known. He then entered the service of the Education Department, and in 1867 opened a school at Bruarong. He conducted this for 10 years, and was then transferred to Upper Indigo, where he remained for seven years. His next change was to Jamieson, in the Mansfield district, then to Tea Garden Creek, and after 18 months at that school he was placed in charge of the Black Springs - or Melbourne-road - School. Having reached the age of 60, he retired from the service after 27 years continuous employment, and then took up journalistic work, and as a contributor to this journal under the pen name of "Billy Nutts" he was well-known throughout the whole of the North-Eastern district. Subsequently he became editor of The "Ovens and Murray Advertiser."

The late Mr. Eagleton could recount many amusing incidents of the early days, and about five years ago he published his reminiscences in our columns. He was also a very capable piano player, and his services were in great request at dances, socials, etc. A thoughtful, studious man, Mr. Eagleton kept himself well versed in current topics. He was a typical Bohemian, of most genial kindly temperament, with a good fund of humour, which made him always acceptable as a companion to his numerous friends. Always optimistic, he battled through his full share of life's worries without impairment of his nice disposition, and when his fortunes were at a low ebb a timely legacy of considerable amount put an end to his financial anxieties. He was at all times anxious to do a good turn to those deserving it, and always had a kindly thought for those in distressed circumstances. He was made an hon. life governor of the Ovens Benevolent Asylum for his thoughtfulness of the inmates of that institution. He leaves a grown-up family of three sons, Frederick, Charles and Albert, and two daughters, Mrs. W. Dugan and Mrs. S. Turner, to mourn their loss. His last mortal remains are to be laid to rest in the Beechworth Cemetery this (Wednesday) afternoon at 4 o'clock.




EAMES, Miss (Miss EAMES)

Musician, teacher of the pianoforte

Active Geelong, VIC, 1854

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EAMES-Miss (shareable link to this entry)


Documentation:

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer [VIC] (23 September 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91860706 

PIANOFORTE.- Miss EAMES will be happy to give private lessons at her own residence or elsewhere. [illegible], Villamanta-street.




EARL, John (John EARL; Mr. EARL; EARLE)

Dancing master, farmer, racing horse owner

Born Cumbria, England, c. 1790
Married Ann MOUNSEY (HOLMES; WILSON) (1787-1875), Barton, near Penrith, Cumbria, 30 April 1822
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 18 June 1823 (per Thalia, from England)
Departed Sydney, NSW, 1840

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+Earl+of+Patrick's+Plains+c1823-40 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EARL-John (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: Father of Dorothea Earl Richards (vocalist, actor); father-in-law of Henry Augustus Richards (musician, violinist)


Summary:

On 30 April 1822, near Penrith, in Westmoreland (Cumbria), John Earl, dancing master, married the twice widowed, Mrs. Ann Wilson (born MOUNSEY; previously Mrs. Holmes). Three months later, on 10 August, he wrote from Patterdale, Ullswater, to London seeking consideration for a land grant in New South Wales, stating that he was raised on a farm, had a perfect understanding of the management of sheep, and capital of £500, and enclosed three references. His application was evidently successful, and he and his wife's five children arrived in Sydney on the Thalia in June 1823. On 5 July 1823 he was allocated 1500 acres, on Patrick's Plains, near what is now Singleton, and arrived there in the spring. Earl named his property "Glenridding" (after the Cumbrian lake village).

The 1828 Census listed John Earl, 38 years, innkeeper at Patrick Plains; Ann Earl, 40; and their daughter Dorothy Earl, aged 5 years; also four (? of Ann's) other children, surname Holmes, Mary Ann, 18, Agnes, 13, Elizabeth, 12 years, and James, 14.

In June 1830, he was in Sydney, attempting to let his farm, and advertising a return to his former profession as a dancing master. There is no record of his success or otherwise in Sydney, and he appears to have been back at Patrick's Plains for most of the 1830s.

Having seen his only daughter, Dorothea Earl, married to Henry Augustus Richards in May 1840, Earl sold up his property, and returned to England, leaving money for his wife, Ann, to follow him later. She, however, seems to have decided to remain in Australia with her children. She died near Maitland, on 14 July 1875, aged 86.

Nothing further has, as yet, been discovered about Earl's life after Australia.

With thanks for information, used above, originally posted online from the Family History Society of Singleton newsletter.

http://www.xroyvision.com.au/singleton/singtext/53.html 


Documentation:

[News], Westmorland Advertiser and Kendal Chronicle [England] (11 March 1815), 3

Mr. Earl held his ball at the Cross Keys Inn, Burton-in-Kendal, on Friday, the 3d inst., which was attended by most of the respectable families in the neighbourhood, who were pleased to express themselves in the highest terms, their approbation of the uniform regularity with which his pupils went through a variety of new and fashionable dances; at the same time great praise is due to Mr. E. for his attention to the morals of those pupils under his tuition.

[Advertisement], Westmorland Advertiser and Kendal Chronicle (6 July 1816), 2

MR. EARL.
HAVING been instructed by the first Teachers in London and Edinburgh, and having acquired a general knowledge of Dancing, presents his most respectful compliments to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Kendal and its Vicinity, and begs to announce his intention of opening a School at the Crown Inn, on Monday, July 8th, 1816, where every department of Dancing, adapted either to the English Ball-room or Stage, will be taught in the most fashionable style; it is proper to mention that the Waltzing taught by Mr. E. is in the French style, with all the grace and elegance which can possibly belong to that pleasing department of the science. TERMS - Short Quarter [illeg.] - Entrance and Ball [illeg.]
Those Ladies and Gentlemen who please to do him the honour of intrusting their children under his tuition, may rest assured of his unremitting attention towards their immediate improvement, and that no exertion of his shall be wanting to merit a continuance of their favours.
Young Ladies and Gentlemen who have not been taught Dancing, or who have not acquired the present improved and fashionable style, may be instructed in a manner calculated to qualify them with the greatest facility to join with graceful ease and confidence the most polite assemblies. Those Ladies and Gentlemen desirous of learning may be attended privately either at their own homes, or in the School room, where Country Dancing and Waltzing may be taught them.

[Advertisement], Westmorland Advertiser and Kendal Chronicle (27 June 1818), 3

DANCING.
MR. EARL begs leave most respectfully to announce to his Friends and the Public of Kendal and its Vicinity that he purposes re-opening his School, at the Crown Inn, on Monday, July 6th, 1818, where a variety of the most modern Dances will be introduced, as now used in the first circles, Quadrilles and Waltzing; French, Spanish and Italian Dances, &c.
Mr. EARL returns his sincere thanks for the favours already conferred upon him; and flatters himself, from his long experience in every department of that polite science, to merit a continuance of their support.
Ladies and Gentlemen, on application, may be privately instructed in all the necessary steps used in those fashionable dances, with their figures.

[News], Westmorland Advertiser and Kendal Chronicle (28 November 1818), 3

Mr. Earl's Ball took place in the new Assembly Room, Burton, on Friday the 11th inst. His pupils being all of the first families of that neighbourhood, the exhibition attracted a most brilliant and respectable attendance, and their elegant performance was received with those marks of applause which reflects the credit on that respectable teacher.

[News], Westmorland Advertiser and Kendal Chronicle (25 September 1819), 3

Mr. Earl's Ball took place at Broughton on Friday evening, the 17th inst. before a respectable company. His pupils went through many of the most fashionable dances in a manner that threw great credit upon that professional gentleman. The public will see by the Advertisement that he purposes opening his school in Kendal on Wednesday next.

[News], Westmorland Advertiser and Kendal Chronicle (1 July 1820), 5

Mr. Earl's Ball took place at Ravenglass, on Friday se'nnight, and was attended by a large and respectable company. The children went through a variety of new and fashionable dances, which reflect the greatest credit on the teacher; wad we are informed, that not the least doubt remains of his meeting with that encouragement he deserves, the next time he visits that place.

"MARRIAGES", Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser [England] (6 May 1822), 3

At Barton, near Penrith, Monday last, Mr. Earl, dancing master, to Mrs. Ann Wilson, of Palterdale.

"SHIP NEWS", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (19 June 1823), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2181955 

Yesterday arrived the ship Thalia, Capt. Munro, from Hobart Town; after a boisterous and tedious passage of 18 days. She brings up the remnant of her cargo, as well as a quantity of wheat, we understand. Cabin Passengers: David Ramsay, Esq. Supercargo; Mr. James Sharp; Mr. Anthony Latreille; Mr. William Parker; Mr. John Earl, wife, and 5 children . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (15 June 1830), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2195324 

DANCING. MR. EARLE, from Hunter's River, most respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Sydney and its Vicinity, that he intends opening a School on Monday the 14th of July, at Mr. SANDWELL'S Long Room, where a variety of the most fashionable DANCING will be introduced, comprising Quadrilles, Waltzes, Scotch, English, and Irish Dances. Mr. E. previous to his arrival in this Colony, was a Teacher in the Profession in the first circles of the north of England, for upwards of 8 years, and has been instructed by the first Teachers in London and Edinburgh. Those Parents and Guardians who may confer on him the honour of intrusting their children to his care, may rest assured that no exertion on his part will be wanting to merit a continuance of their favours. TERMS. Two guineas per quarter, One guinea in advance. Attendance, Tuesdays and Fridays, from 6 till 8 o'clock in the evening. Private Families attended upon as any best suit their convenience.

[NEws], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (15 June 1830), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article21953 

In to day's publication will be found an Advertisement from a professional of the name of Earle, who intends opening a respectable academy, in Sydney, for the purpose of giving instructions in the polite and fashionable accomplishment of dancing. From what we can learn, Mr. E. is no novice in his profession, and will no doubt assist to "Advance Australia."

[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (22 June 1830), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2195374 

DANCING. MR. EARL [sic], from Hunter's River . . . [rest as above]

[Advertisement], The Sydney Monitor (26 June 1830), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32073797 

A FARM TO BE LET OR SOLD. A FARM, being one of the finest on Hunter's River, to Let, comprising 1500 Acres, at Patrick's Plains, nearly the whole of which is fenced in with a ring fence . . . There are now 30 Acres of Wheat in the ground, which the Proprietor, Mr. John Earl, will have no objection to Let at a fair valuation with the Farm. For further particulars, apply to Mr. Boddenham, Estate and Land Agent.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (29 June 1830), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2195436 

NOTICE. - It is the intention of the Proprietor, John Earl, Esq , as soon as the surveys are completed, of offering to the public all that splendid Estate of Glenridding, adjoining the rapidly rising town of Singleton, Patrick's Plains. This property will be divided into small allotments to suit purchasers, of which particulars and due notice will be given in a future advertisement.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald (8 July 1840), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12865029 

"PATRICK'S PLAINS." J. H. ATKINSON, has received instructions from the Proprietor, John Earle [sic], Esq., of Glenridding, preparatory to leaving the Colony for England, to sell by Public Auction, on his Estate, three miles from the Town of Singleton, his Celebrated Racing Stud and Hacks, the whole of his choice Milch Cows, with their progeny; Bulls, Working Bullocks, Thrashing Machine, Farming Implements, &c. &c., on TUESDAY, the 21st day of July, being the day following the sale of live stock at Singleton . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald (21 September 1840), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12865681 

FOUR HUNDRED POUNDS, To be lent upon Mortgage, for the space of two years and eight months, at the rate of 12 1/2 per cent. Apply to Mr. John Earl, 105 Pitt-street, or Mr. George Allen Solicitor, Elizabeth-street. September, 18th 1840.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (2 October 1844), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28650659 

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES.
Richard Fawcett, plaintiff; and John Earl, defendant.
WHEREAS an action has been commenced in this Court, at the suit of the above-named Richard Fawcett, against the above named John Earl, to recover the sum of one hundred andi twenty-six pounds, ten shillings, and five-pence, for money paid by the above-named plaintiff for the use of the defendant, and at his request . . .

"SUPREME COURT (CIVIL SIDE) . . . Fawcett v. Earle", The Australian (5 November 1844), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37122319 

This was an action brought by the plaintiff on a writ of foreign attachment, to recover from the defendant who had gone to England, but who had property in the colony, the sum of £126 advanced by plaintiff to the wife of the defendant. It appeared that Mr. Earle on leaving the colony had left funds for the payment of £100 a year to his wife, Anne Earle, during her stay, and of the sum of £125 to defray the expense of her passage to England whenever she might wish to leave the colony . . .




EARL, Tilly (Martha Matilda EARL [sic]; Miss Tilly EARL, EARLE; Mrs. John EDOUIN; Mrs. Charles NEWTON)

Theatrical dancer, actor

Born England, 1845; baptised, Southampton, Hampshire, 24 August 1845; daughter of Daniel EARL and Sarah GIBBS
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 2 October 1853 (per Oithona, with parents, age "11")
Active VIC, by mid 1850s
Married (1) John William BRYER (John EDOUIN) (1840-1875), VIC, 1864
Married (2) Charles NEWTON
Died Windsor, VIC, 1888, aged "46"/"42"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Tilly+Earl+1845-1888 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EARLE-Tilly (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: Pupil of Therese Strebinger


Documentation:

Passengers per Oithona, Melbourne, 2 October 1853; Public Records Office Victoria

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/1635/images/30796_125512__18390-00256 (PAYWALL)

Earl Daniel / Seaman / [born] Hants. / [age] 36
[Earl] Sarah / Matron / [Hants.] / 37
Matilda / - / [Hants.] / 11

England census, 1871, Camden Town, St. Pancras; UK National Archives, RG 10 / 232

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/7619/images/LNDRG10_231_232-036 (PAYWALL)

70 Gt. College St / John Bryer / Head / 30 / Tobacconist / [born] Sussex Brighton
Matilda [Bryer] / Wife / 27 / Actress / Hants. Southampton

"COMMUNICATED", The Australasian (18 February 1888), 35

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article143307028 

Miss Tilly Earle died, at Windsor, Victoria, on the 11th inst. A good many years ago this lady was a deservedly popular actress in Melbourne. She began her stage career as a danseuse, having been a pupil of Madame Storbinger [Strebinger], who, 30 years ago, was the premiere danseuse at the Theatre Royal. Afterwards, Miss Earle adopted the soubrette line in her profession, and achieved therein many successes. She was the original Polly Eccles in "Caste" when the piece was first played at the Haymarket, about 22 years ago. She was first married to Mr. John Edouin, brother of Mrs. G. B. W. Lewis, and afterwards to Mr. C. H. Newton. For some years she has been a stranger to the Melbourne stage, but in her young time she could hold her own against most comers.

"DEATH OF MISS TILLY EARL (MRS. CHARLES NEWTON)", The Lorgnette (24 February 1888), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article210167400 

The above lady died on Saturday last, the 11th instant, at her residence, Union-street, Windsor, at the age of forty-two. She was for many years a favorite burlesque aotreis at the Melbourne theatres. Was the representative of the role of the Princess Badroubadour, in the first production of the late H. J. Byron's burlesque of "Aladdin," at the Princess Theatre, Melbourne, August 12th, 1861, in which appeared the late Miss Julia Matthews, John Dunn, James Milne, and Messrs. George Fawcett and Richard Stewart. Miss Earl was also the original Polly Eccles, in the first presentation of the comedy, by the late Mr. Robertson, of "Caste," at the Duke of Edinburgh Theatre, Melbourne, on the 11th of April, 1868. She was supported by Mrs. Walter Hill as Esther Eccles, Mrs. Gill as the Marquise, Mr. Bellair, Mr. Appleton, Mr. James Milne and Mr. W. B. Gill. The late Miss Earl was first married to the late Mr. John Edouin (brother to Mrs. G. B. W. Lewis), and while in India with Mr. Lewis' company, he died from brain fever. Mrs. J. Edouin, after some lapse of time, married in Sydney to her present husband, Mr. Charles Newton. For some years the above erstwhile sprightly lady has been suffering from a complication of complaints, affection of the eyes, which for a long time caused almost total blindness, then rheumatic gout, culminating in dysentery and exhaustion, which caused her death.
W.H.W.




EARLE, Mr. (Mr. EARLE)

Orchestral musician

Active Sydney, NSW, 1854

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Documentation:

[Advertisement], Empire (25 August 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60196081

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE . . . will open for dramatic and operatic performances (on a scale superior to any yet attempted in the colonies) on MONDAY, August 28 . . .
ORCHESTRA. Messrs. Lavenu, John Gibbs, C. Riffel, G. Strong, J. Guerin, Davis, R. Vaughan, M. Vaughan, Wright, Wheeler, Turner, Seymour, McLauglin, Bing, Theobald, Earle, and Master Hudson.

[Advertisement], Bell's Life in Sydney (26 August 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59759041




EARLE, Anthony (Anthony EARLE)

Musician

Born c. 1841
Died Melbourne, VIC, 29 April 1866, aged 25

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Documentation:

[News], The Argus (3 May 1866), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5767825

Dr. Youl held an inquest yesterday upon the body of Anthony Earle, aged twenty-five years, a musician, who was taken into the hospital on last Sunday night, and died soon afterwards . . .




EARLE, Augustus (Augustus EARLE; Mr. EARLE)

Artist, painter, member and manager of the Sydney Amateur Concerts, 1826-27

Born London, England, 1 June 1793; son of James EARLE and his wife Caroline (widow of William H. SMYTH)
Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 18 January 1825 (per Admiral Cockburn, from Tristan da Cunha)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, by October 1825
Departed Sydney, NSW, October 1828 (per Rainbow, for India)
Died London, England, 10 December 1838

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Documentation:

"THE AMATEUR CONCERT", The Monitor (21 July 1826), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31757663 

ON Wednesday Evening about four hundred persons of both sexes assembled at the public School Room in Castlereagh-street, to listen to the musical selections of our Amateur performers of our new monthly Concert. Among the company we noticed the Lieutenant Governor, the Sheriff, the Clerk of the Council, the Clerk of the Peace, Dr. Townson, a number of Magistrates, Advocates, Military Officers, Civil Officers, principal Merchants, &c. &c. &c. All this denotes in unequivocal language the growing importance of this admirable public recreation . . .

. . . The "Bill of the Play," exhibited the following . . .

Directors for the Evening.
Mr. Earle. Mr. J. Paul, jun.
Mr. Jos. Underwood. Mr. Hayes . . .

The decorations were greatly improved by the filling up of the three windows at the head of the room, with drawings by Mr. Earle, representing the statues, in niches, of Apollo, Minerva, and Melpomene-the figures were commanding, and well executed. Between the statues were respectively placed, the Arms of the United Kingdom, and of these Colonies. We much approve of these Heraldic ornaments, but we would recommend them to be placed to the right and left over the first windows - they did not appear to us so good a relief to the statues as the plain wall would have been . . .

As there are now about 150 subscribers, we recommend that after paying the necessary expences of the institution, the surplus be retained in hand to be increased by the amount of a Benefit for Messrs. Edwards, Sippe, and Earle, who have united their exertions and talents to please the public, gratis . . .

"THE CONCERT", The Australian (22 July 1826), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37073176

The company assembled at the Concert-room, on Wednesday evening, was numerous and highly respectable - there could not, at the lowest computation, have been, fewer than two-hundred and fifty persons present - about one third of these, the ladies composed. Care had been taken since the preceding - concert to improve and preserve - as much of the sound as the deficiencies of the room, at least, in respect of its adaptation to the purposes of a concert-room would admit. To effect this desirable end, the eminent talents of Mr. Earle, were very happily employed. At the last concert it was found, that the niches of the three windows' behind the orchestra, as well as those at each side of the room absorbed a large portion of sound. It was therefore highly desirable and essential to remedy this defect. Mr. Earle hit upon a happy expedient, and by the aid of his talents and experience as an artist, fully succeeded. Those mischievious vacancies were condemned to be blocked up in a temporary manner. Those behind the orchestra, by the stately forms of the mythological patron and patronesses of poetry, music, and the liberal arts - those at one side, a sufficiency of blue gurrah, flushed even with the wall, and extending from the top to the bottom of each windowed nich [niche], it was thought, would assist retaining the "echo of sweet sounds" within proper limits.

From a quarter past seven, to some minutes before eight, the company continued successively, pouring in. A director stationed, at the head of the stairs, received each party's ticket of admission. another ushered them into the concert-room, a third led the ladies to the entrance of a dressing or retiring room - from whence, as they re-issued, a fourth, introduced each one to, her seat. The Lieutenant Governor honored the company with his presence - the courteous manners and generous feelings of this gentleman, reflect credit on his taste and liberality. The efficient assistance rendered to the concert thro' his agency, by several of the military musicians has contributed in no slight degree towards their progressing success.

Several Military and a number of Civil Officers, amongst whom were the. Sheriff, and Clerk of the' Council, were also present. The lights were disposed in much the same manner as on the former evening - three branches of Grecian lamps, pending from brass chains, in a right line along the centre of the ceiling, besides lesser lights, dispersed in other directions. The majestic form of Melpomene, as the muse of lyrical poetry, met the eye on first entering at the side door of the Concert-room. Her stately and perfectly designed figure, appeared to start from the canvas - she stood uprear'd on a pedestal; a wreath of laurel hung from between the fingers of her right hand - the other sustained a trumpet. This painting occupied the left windowed niche - it reached from about two feet below the ceiling to the floor of the orchestra. Melpomene is usually represented as the tragic muse; - as the patroness of lyric poetry. Horace has addressed to her one of his most admired odes- it appears in the third ode of the fourth book. The Royal Arms, with lion rampant, and the much doubted unicorn, divided Melpomene from Mr. President Apollo, whose classically designed person occupied the centre. In delineating the Royal Arms, the skilful Artist had dipped his pencil in the most vivid colours - the star and garter with the surmounting crown, and circling motto, appeared emblazoned with heraldic accuracy. - Apollo resting his lyre on the staff of AEsculapius, round which a healing serpent wound itself, stood next in classic dignity, on his pedestal of Parian marble. - A wreath of his own laurel encircled the head of this grand professor and inventor of medicine, music, poetry, and eloquence. The so much admired fascial angle in the contour and turn of the Belvedere Apollo's head, Mr. Earle imparted to his figure most happily. The real or assumed arms of Australia, appeared next; as if upborne by wisdom and the liberal arts - Apollo on the left side, Minerva on the right - A Kangaroo and Emu appeared to sustain the rising sun of Australia, which darting its rays eliptically up ward, whilst yet half sunk beneath the blue expanse of ocean, gave. a promise of future brilliancy.

Hope, reclining on her anchor, with a benignant smile, seemed, to rise on the sunbeams. She threw a halo of glowing rays around her enlivening figure, and recalled to the mind those beautiful lines in Campbell's pleasures of Hope;

"Eternal Hope! when yonder spheres sublime!
Periled their first notes, to sound the march of time,
Thy joyous youth began - but not to fade -
'When all the sister planets have decayed;
. When rapt in fire the realms of ether glow,
And Heaven's last thunder shakes the world below.
Thou, undismayed, shalt o'er the ruins smile,
And light, thy torch at nature's funeral pile!"

Beneath the rising sun was the following appropriate motto, "E parvis magna" (from small beginnings, great results proceed.) The blue-eyed virgin Minerva ranked next as the goddess of wisdom - her towering head sustained a helmet - one hand was armed with the spear - a shield, with the grisly head of the dying Medusa, protected the other. Those paintings, if the lights had been properly concentrated towards them would have had a just effect when viewed from any particular part of the room as it was, distance in place of improving, rather detracted from their appearance. Experience will, however, serve to correct this defect, and obtain for the Artist that share of admiration, to which his talents so justly entitle him.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (8 November 1826), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2186870 

UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THEIR EXCELLENCIES THE GOVERNOR IN CHIEF AND MRS. DARLING
AMATEUR CONCERT,
IN AID OF THE FUNDS OF THE BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.
The GENTLEMEN, composing the COMMITTEE of the SYDNEY AMATEUR CONCERT, beg to inform the Public, that a CONCERT will be held on Monday, the 4th Day of December next, at the Court-house, in Castlereagh-street.
Several Magistrates, and other Gentlemen of the Colony, having expressed their Wish to the Committee, that such should take Place, and having promised their Support on the Occasion, it is hoped, that the Public will give every Encouragement to promote and Attempt to relieve the above laudable Institution.
Tickets, 10s each. may be had, on Application to Messrs. JAMES FOSTER (at Mr. Norton's Office, Elizabeth-street), EARLE, EDWARDS, FOXALL, GEORGE PAUL, John PAUL, jun. RAPSEY, ROBERTSON, B. LEVEY, and SIPPE, George-street.
A full Account of the Performance will be inserted in next Week's papers.

[Advertisement], The Monitor (17 November 1826), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31757986 

. . . In Aid of the Funds of the Benevolent Society. THE Gentlemen composing the Committee of the Sydney Amateur Concert, beg to inform the Public that a Concert will be held on Monday, the 4th of December next, at the Court House, Castlereagh Street . . .
Tickets, 10s. each, may be had on application to Messrs. James Foster, (at Mr. Norton's Office, Elizabeth Street) Earle, Edwards, Foxall, George Paul, John Paul, Jun., Rapsey, Roberts, B. Levey, and Sippe, George Street.




EARLE, Fanny (Fanny EARLE; Miss F. EARLE)

Vocalist

Active Ballarat, VIC, by 1858

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Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (30 September 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66050381 

MONTEZUMA THEATRE, OPEN EVERY EVENING.
MONS. FLEURY'S MONSTER PROMENADE CONCERTS.
PRINCIPAL VOCALISTS: - MISS FANNY EARL, of the Liverpool Concerts, just arrived from Melbourne.
MRS. TURNER, of the Philharmonic Concerts.
MR. HORSFORD, the Comic Vocalist, MR. W. F. SAYERS, & MR. T. KING.
Selections from Favorite Operas by the Band,
Interspersed with Gems of lighter Music.
M. FLEURY, Conductor . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Achille Fleury (violinist, conductor); Charlotte Turner (vocalist); Thomas King (pianist, clarinettist, vocalist, violinist)




EARLE, Horace (Horace EARLE)

Song recorder

Born London, England, 1831
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, c.1851
Died Brisbane, QLD, 2 June 1919

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-564880 (NLA persistent identifier)

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Documentation:

"PERSONAL", The Brisbane Courier (3 June 1919), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article20366807

A large circle of friends will learn with deep regret that Mr. Horace Earle died at his residence, Bowen-terrace, New Farm, yesterday, afternoon. The late Mr. Earle, who had been in failing health for some time, would have completed his 89th year in September next. He was born in London in 1831, and was educated at Highbury College. Thence he went to Singapore as a master. Later he was attracted to the Victorian gold-fields, and was in Ballarat at the time of the Eureka stockade. From Victoria he went to India, and was employed by the East India Company for some years. Although in India at the time of the Indian Mutiny in 1S57 he was not in the affected parts. Mr. Earle was of a roving nature, and after visiting England for a brief period he came to Australia in the 60's. He decided to settle in Brisbane, and was employed as accountant by Ward Bros. After they sold out to Alfred Shaw and Sons he became accountant to the latter firm. The deceased was of a literary bent, and was ultimately connected with journalism in Brisbane. He contributed the first and other serial stories published in "The Week," and for many years controlled the "Queensland Mercantile Gazette." "Ups and Downs of Australian Life" and several books of travel and other publications also came from his pen. The late Mr. Earle was one of the founders of the Johnsonian Club, and after severing his connection with the "Gazette" practically the whole of his time was spent in the work of the club, by whose members he was familiarly known as "Daddy." The deceased was twice married, and leaves a widow, a son, and a daughter. The son, Mr. Arthur Earle, is connected with the Moreton Bay Oyster Co. The late Mr. Earle was predeceased by his elder son Reginald, who left one daughter, at present in London. The funeral will leave the deceased's late residence to-morrow, at 10 a.m., for the Toowong cemetery.


Songs:

"The bushman's song", in Horace Earle, Ups and downs; or, incidents of Australian life (London: A. W. Bennett, [1861]), 286-87

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=-MwBAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA286

In towns, to the desks people's noses are tied . . .
CHORUS: Then hey! For the forest, the green wood around, And kangaroo, 'possum and cattle . . .


Bibliography and resources:

http://www.austlit.edu.au/austlit/page/A43759




EARTHROWL, Richard (Richard EARTHROWL; Mr. EARTHROWL; alias HOWARD)

Musician, vocalist, pianist

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Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Daily Advertiser (6 July 1848), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253060009 

ROYAL CITY THEATRE. GREAT NOVELTY.
MR. AND MRS. CROFT, begs most respectfully to inform the inhabitants of Sydney, that they intend holding a Public Exhibition, on
THURSDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS, to consist of TIGHT KOPE DANCING, GYMNASTIC FEATS,
NEGRO SINGING, COMIC AND SENTIMENTAL SINGING, with a variety of other amusements of the Stage.
ADVANCE AUSTRALIA!!!
MRS. CROFT, A NATIVE OF THE COLONY, Will make her first appearance on the Tight Rope.
Clowns to the Rope, Messrs. Kingsbury and Hughes.
The Celebrated American [REDACTED], Jim Brown, will sing "JIM BROWN."
A Song by Mr. Eastwick - "The Ivy Green."
Song by Mr. Eastwick, - "The Lazy Club."
Song, "The Anchor's Weighed," - Mr. Earthrowl.
MR. CROFT wiii make his first appearance these Seven Years on the Tight Rope, and will dance a new and much admired Set of Quadrilles on the Tight Rope.
Clown to the Rope - Mr. Kingsbury.
Song by Jim Brown, - "Long Tail Blue."
Comic Song by Mr. Eastwick - "Ladies' Fashions."
[REDACTED] STATUES . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Eastwick (vocalist); Jim Brown (vocalist); City Theatre (Sydney venue)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (25 February 1862), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13224919 

INFORMATION is required of one RICHARD EARTHROWL alias HOWARD, who arrived in this colony from England about 13 years ago, and it is believed followed the calling of singer and pianoforte player.
Address Police Department, 140, Elizabeth-street, Sydney.




EASDOWN, Louisa Maria (Louisa Maria EASDOWN; Maria EASDOWN; Miss EASDWON; Mrs. Albert E. B. CASEY)

Soprano vocalist, pianist (pupil of James Schott)

Born Higham, Kent, England, 9 March 1845
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, October 1860 (per Merlin)
Married Albert E. B. CASEY, Sandhurst, VIC, 21 April 1870
Died Toorak, VIC, 21 October 1912

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EASDOWN, Percy Laura (Percy Laura EASDOWN; Miss Percy EASDOWN)

Contralto/mezzo soprano vocalist (pupil of James Schott)

Born Higham, Kent, England, 3 January 1847; baptised St. Mary, Higham, 31 January 1847, daughter of William EASDOWN (1811-1874) and Ann BARNES (1819-1870)
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, August 1861 (per Atalanta)
Died VIC, 1878, aged 30

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Documentation:

[News], The Argus (1 February 1867), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5784915

The Collingwood Literary and Choral Society enabled the inmates of the Yarra Bend Asylum to spend a most agreeable evening on Wednesday last, when the recreation-hall was filled with a large audience. The programme consisted of songs, duets, readings, &c.; and there can be no doubt that varied amusements of this kind have a most beneficial effect upon the mental and moral health of the insane. Miss Easdown presided at the piano, and her song "Jessie's Dream; Miss Hayward's recitation, "Build no Castles in the Air;" and the duet, "Music and her Sister Song," by Miss Barstow and Mrs. McNaught, deserve special mention. Miss P. Easdown's "Excelsior" was beautifully rendered, and "Paddle your own Canoe," by Miss Barstow, was greeted with well-merited applause. This is not the first occasion on which this promising society has visited the asylum for the purpose of assisting in putting into practice the views of the medical superintendent with regard to the treatment of lunatics.

[Advertisement], The Ballarat Star (6 December 1867), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112872537

BALLARAT HARMONIC SOCIETY. GRAND MUSICAL FESTIVAL In honor of the visit of H.R.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH . . .
Principal Soprano, Miss Easdown, pupil of J. Schott, Esq., R.A.M. . . .

"CONCERT AT ST. GEORGE'S HALL", The Argus (26 May 1868), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5817302

Miss Easdown and Miss Percy Easdown, two pupils of Herr Schott, were the other lady singers, and the latter will assuredly become a great favourite. Good contraltos are rare, and Miss Percy bids fair to establish her reputation in that character. The elder sister has a pretty soprano voice, and will always be a welcome addition to our too meagre list of lady vocalists.

"MADAME BISHOP'S FAREWELL CONCERT", The Argus (13 April 1869), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5825790

. . . Miss Easdown sang, with Madame Bishop, the duet, "Deh con te," from "Norma," far more than creditably. It was an excellent performance, but the voice was hardly powerful enough to produce an equal balance of tone between herself and Madame Bishop . . .

"CONCERTS AT THE TOWN HALL", The Mercury (22 November 1869), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8862450

The first of the short series of concerts announced to be given at the Town Hall by the company under the management of Mr. J. Rainer will take place this evening . . . His company comprises Miss Percy Easdown, a special favourite as a vocalist on the "other side," Mr. Barry O'Neil . . . and Mr. Charles Lascelles, who will be remembered as having accompanied Madame Anna Bishop on her last visit to Tasmania . . .

"MARRIAGES", The Argus (25 April 1870), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5818783

CASEY - EASDOWN. - On the 21st April, at the Presbyterian Manse, Sandhurst, by the Rev. J. Nish, Albert E. B. Casey, of Sandhurst, to Louisa Maria Easdown, of Collingwood.

"THE SIMONSEN CONCERTS", South Australian Register (27 June 1871), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39253110

[Advertisement], The Argus (6 April 1872), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5861312

"NEW INSOLVENTS", The Argus (16 May 1893), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8551786 

"DEATHS", The Argus (23 October 1912), 11

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article10507305 


Bibliography and resources:

Family history

http://www.mills.homedns.org/individual.php?pid=I2585

http://www.mills.homedns.org/individual.php?pid=I2584




EASEMAN, Mr. (Mr. EASEMAN)

Music Master

Active Melbourne, VIC, July 1849

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Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Argus (30 July 1849), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4775230

Tradesmen's Ball. MR. BLAKE has pleasure to inform his friends and the Public generally, that he intends giving a BALL on MONDAY EVENING next, at the St. Patrick's Hall. Refreshments will be provided, and a full Band in attendance. Dancing to commence at eight o'clock. Tickets to admit a lady and gentleman, 5s. each to be obtained from MR. EASEMAN, music master, Bourke-street, and of MR. BLAKE, Western Port Hotel, Queen-street.




EAST, James (James EAST)

Clarionet player, teetotal band

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EAST, ?

Ophicleide player, teetotal band

Active Australia, 1850


Documentation:

"EMIGRATION", South Australian Register (5 July 1850), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38446130

The following letter, addressed to Joseph East, Islip, Oxfordshire, has been received from an emigrant to Australia: -

"My dear Father, and Sister, and Brother . . . I am still a teetotaller (for thirteen years); we have built a hall eighty feet long, which cost us £600, have weekly meetings, and a band of music which cost £200, of which I am trustee, as also a trustee in the building. We are also starting a Rechabite Hall. I play the ophicleide, James the clarionet . . .




EASTON, Hosea (Hosea EASTON)

Minstrel, banjo player

Arrived Hobart, TAS, 30 July 1877 (per Albion, from New Zealand)
Died Sydney, NSW, 23 June 1899

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ASSOCIATIONS: Member of Charles B. Hicks's Georgia Minstrels; teacher of Bessie Campbell

THIS ENTRY IS A STUB ON PERSONNEL FIRST ACTIVE AFTER 1860


Hosea Easton, African-American minstrel and actor, Melbourne, c. 1880 (T. Noble & Co.); National Library of Australia

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/48747490


Documentation:

"ARRIVED", The Mercury (20 July 1877), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8954886

"THEATRE ROYAL", The Mercury (2 August 1877), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8954981

"MR. HOSEA EASTON'S CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald (29 March 1899), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14206836

A banjo, guitar, and mandolin concert will be given at Quong Tart's Elite Hall to-night as a benefit to that brilliant banjoist, Mr. Hosea Easton, who has recently been ill. Mr. Harry Rickards and the American Banjo Club, headed by Mi. W. J. Stent, will appear, as well as Misses Nita Clarke, Cleary, Kathleen Pardon, Sara Burrell (juggler), Messrs. Ernest Hoskins, Howard Chambers, George Hellings, Tod Callaway, H. Whitehead, and Hosea Easton.

"FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR. HOSEA EASTON", The Sydney Morning Herald (26 June 1899), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14252346

The funeral of the late Mr. Hosea Easton took place at the Waverley Cemetery yesterday. The deceased who was well known as a member of the Hicks Minstrel Company, which visited Sydney some years ago, was said to have been the original coloured Uncle Tom in "Uncle Tom's Cabin" in Australia. As a banjo soloist Mr. Easton's fame was worldwide . . . the hearse being preceded by McAdoo's minstrel band, who played a number of funeral marches en route to the cemetery. Mr. Harry Rickards was present, as were also the members of the Tivoli Theatre, the McAdoo Minstrel Troupe, Mr. J. C. Leete, Mr. Harry Skinner, Mr. R. H. Douglass, and a number of others connected with the theatrical profession . . .

"HOSEA EASTON'S FUNERAL", Evening News (26 June 1899), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113274649

"GOLDEN DAYS, Theatrical Memories (BY H.E.W.)", Albany Advertiser (31 October 1946), 11

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70504013




EASTWICK, Henry (Harry EASTWICK)

Actor, comedian, musician, vocalist, banjo and bones player, hairdresser

Born London, England, c. 1825/26; son of James EASTWICK
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 2 August 1846 (per Carysfort, from Spithead 13 March, Portland 18 March, and Cape of Good Hope, 17 June)
Active Melbourne, VIC, by August 1851
Married Wilhelmina BASMANN, Surry Hills, NSW, 19 July 1858
Died Corowa, NSW, 19 June 1881, aged "56"

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EASTWICK, Wilhelmina (Wilhelmina BASMANN; Miss BASSMANN [sic]; Mrs. Henry EASTWICK)

Teacher of Music, vocalist, pianist

Born London, England, 18 March 1834; baptised, St. James, Piccadilly, 13 April 1834, daughter of Frederick BASMANN (1806-1850) and Elizabeth GABALL
Active Sydney, NSW, 8 December 1853 (per Cheapside, from London, 7 July)
Married Henry EASTWICK, Surry Hills, NSW, 19 July 1858
Died Orange, NSW, 1/2 January 1917, aged "83"

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EASTWICK, Charlotte (1859-1946; Miss EASTWICK; Mrs. William Hands MASSEY)

EASTWICK, Alice (b. 1861; d. Sale, VIC, 1909)

EASTWICK, Henry (1863-1938)

EASTWICK, Caroline (1865-1877)

Juvenile vocalists


Documentation:

England census, 6 June 1840, Middlesex, St. James, Golden Square; UK National Archives, HO 107 / 735 /7

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/8978/MDXHO107_734_735-0586/8142082 (PAYWALL)

F. Bassmann / 35 / Tailor / [born Middlesex]
Elizabeth [Bassmann] / 25 / [born Middlesex]
Wilhelmina [Bassmann] / 6 / [born Middlesex]
Frederick [Bassmann] / 2 / [born Middlesex]

[Advertisement], The Sydney Daily Advertiser (6 July 1848), 3

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ROYAL CITY THEATRE. GREAT NOVELTY.
MR. AND MRS. CROFT; begs most respectfully to inform the inhabitants of Sydney,
that they intend holding a Public Exhibition, on
THURSDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS, to consist of
TIGHT KOPE DANCING, GYMNASTIC FEATS, NEGRO SINGING, COMIC AND SENTIMENTAL SINGING,
with a variety of other amusements of the Stage . . .
MRS. CROFT, A NATIVE OF THE COLONY, Will make her first appearance on the Tight Rope . . .
The Celebrated American [REDACTED], Jim Brown, will sing "JIM BROWN."
A Song by Mr. Eastwick - "The Ivy Green."
Song by Mr. Eastwick, - "The Lazy Club."
Song, "The Anchor's Weighed," - Mr. Earthrowl [sic, Eastwick].
MR. CROFT . . . will dance a new and much admired Set of Quadrilles on the Tight Rope.
Clown to the Rope - Mr. Kingsbury.
Song by Jim Brown, - "Long Tail Blue."
Comic Song by Mr. Eastwick - "Ladies' Fashions."

MUSIC: The ivy green (Henry Russell, words by Charles Dickens); The lazy club (Perry); The anchor's weighed (Braham)

"NON-APPEARANCE OF PROSECUTOR", The Argus (2 August 1851), 3

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Henry Eastwick was brought before the sitting magistrates yesterday, to answer a charge of assault preferred against him by Mr. Monti. The prosecutor's name was called several times but as no appearance was entered, the defendant was discharged.

[Advertisement], The Argus (5 August 1851), 3

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FRESH ARRIVALS. AMERICAN BLACK SERENADERS.
ROYAL HOTEL, WEDNESDAY EVENING, 6th AUG.
PROGRAMME.
PART I.
Overture - Company.
Opening Chorus - Company.
Who Dat Knocking at de Door - H. Eastwick.
Fire Fly - J. Allen.
Old Joe - Choely.
Stolen Child - T. Knight.
Rosa Mae - H. Eastwick.
Stop Dat Knocking - Choely.
Zuleika's Appeal - J. Allen.
Boatman Dance - T. Knight.
PART II.
Duet, Banjo and Flutina - T. Knight and J. Allen.
Zip Coon - H. Eastwick.
My Canoe is on the Ohio - T. Knight.
Uncle Ned - Choely.
Galley Fire - H. Eastwick.
Nelly was a Lady - J. Allen.
Solo on the Flutina - Troy Knight.
Rosa Lee - Choely.
Queen of my Soul - J. Allen.
Stingy Man - Troy Knight.
Tickets for the body of the room, 2s. each; Reserved seats, 3s.; to be obtained of Mr. Troy Knight and Company, between the hours of three and five, at the Royal Hotel, and the principal Music-sellers in Melbourne.

ASSOCIATIONS: Troy Knight (vocalist, musician, minstrel serenader)

MUSIC: Zip coon (comic song); Who dat knocking at de door (song)

[Advertisement], The Argus (9 August 1851), 3

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A TREAT FOR ALL! ,THE SERENADERS AT THE ROYAL.
REDUCTION IN PRICES: ADMISSION, ONE SHILLING.
EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND FRIDAY,
THE Serenaders, from Hobart Town, under the immediate patronage of Sir Wm. T. Denison,
beg to invite all the Inhabitants of Melbourne to their
CONCERT On each of the above nights when they will introduce to them the New Songs and Melodies which have been received with such
THUNDERS OF APPLAUSE On the preceding Evenings.
The Company consists of the following gentlemen: -
Mr. Troy Knight, Bones and Banjo; Mr. A. Masden; Choeley, Tamborine;
Mr. H. Eastwick, Bones and Banjo; Mr. T. Allan, Flutina . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Denison (governor of Tasmania)

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVALS", The Sydney Morning Herald (9 December 1853), 4

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December 8 - Cheapside, ship, 620 tons, Captain Thomas, from London 7th July - Passengers . . . Miss Bassman, Master Bassman . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Basmann (1843-1914, brother); a sister, Amelia Basman (1846-1910) also came to NSW

"NEW CANATRICE", The People's Advocate and New South Wales Vindicator (10 June 1854), 3

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On Thursday evening, at the Victoria Theatre, on the occasion of Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs' well attended benefit, a Miss Bassman made her debut before the Sydney play going portion of the public. She sung a pretty ballad called the "Syrens' Invitation," and was deservedly applauded, and unanimously encored. In addition to an agreeable and pleasing voice, Miss Bassman possesses a pretty face and elegant figure. She was accompanied by Mrs. Gibbs on the piano forte . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John and Eliza Gibbs

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (30 June 1855), 1

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SCHOOL OF ARTS CONCERTS.- Miss BATMANN [sic] and Mrs. FAIRBURN, beg to inform their friends and the public, that they intend giving a Musical Soiree, on WEDESDAY next, July 4th, 1855, when they will be assisted by several ladies and gentlemen of talent. Programme will appear on day of concert. Tickets, 2s. 6d. each, may be had of Miss BATMANN, at 53, Burton-street, South Head Road, and of Mrs. FAIRBURN, 81, Crown-street, Woolloomooloo.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (4 July 1855), 1

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CONCERT - TO-NIGHT - at the School of Arts.
The public are respectfully informed that Miss BASSMANN and Mrs. FAIRBURN'S CONCERT takes place THIS EVENING, when they will be assisted by the following talented artistes: the celebrated tenor, Mr. Fairchild; Mr. Stewart; and Miss A. Hart, her first appearance as vocalist.
PROGRAMME.
PART I.
Ballad - Lurline (by desire) - Miss Bassmann
Song - "What will they say in England" - Mr. Stewart
Ballad - My own, my lovely bride - Mrs. Fairburn
Duet - The Gipsy Countess - Miss Bassmann and Mr. Stewart
Ballad - Madoline - Mr. Fairchild
Song - The Old House at Home - Miss A. Hart
Solo Piano - "La Parisienne" (by Hertz [Herz]) - Miss Bassmann.
PART II.
Song - Cheer! Boys, Cheer! - Mr. Stewart
Duet - What are the wild waves saying - Miss Bassmann, Mr. Fairchild
Song - I'm thinking now of thee, Jamie - Mrs. Fairburn
Aria - Tyrolienne (first time in Sydney) - Miss Bassmann
Recit. and air - "Death of Nelson" - Mr. Fairchild
Scottish Song - Mrs. Fairburn
Aria -"Oh! for an eagle's pinions" (Lucia di Lammermoor) - Miss Bassmann
Ballad - Miss A. Hart
Duet - A. B. C. - Miss Bassmann and Mr. Stewart.
Doors open at a quarter to 8 o'clock, to commence at 8. Admission, 2s. 6d.

ASSOCIATIONS: Ada Hart (vocalist); Richard Stewart (vocalist); Joseph Fairchild (vocalist); Mrs. Fairburn (vocalist)

MUSIC: La parisienne (Herz); The gipsy countess (Stephen Glover); What are the wild waves saying (Stephen Glover); A B C duett (John Parry); Perchè non ho del vento [Oh! for an eagle's pinions] (Donizetti, from Lucia di Lammermoor)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (18 July 1855), 1

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SCHOOL OF ARTS. - Miss BASMANN and Mrs. FAIRBURN beg most respectfully to inform their friends and the public that their second CONCERT will take place at the above institution, on WEDNESDAY evening next, 18th July. They will be assisted by the celebrated tenor, Mr. J. Fairchild; Mr. Stewart; and the renowned comic singer, Mr. Frederick Sams; and Miss A. Hart, her second appearance as vocalist.
PROGRAMME. - PART I.
Duet, Piano - Overture (Barnett)
Cavatina - I'm a merry Zingara - Miss Basmann
Song - The Flag of the Free - Mr. Stewart
Scotch Song - The Highland Laddie - Mrs. Fairburn
Irish Ballad - Savourneen Deelish - Mr. Fairchild
Ballad - Will you love me then as now - Miss A. Hart
Solo, Piano - Bunce's [Bruce's] Address (Panorma) [Panormo] - Miss Basmann
Song - Not married yet - Miss A. Hart
Comic Song (in character) - The wretched little man - Mr. F. Sams
Tyrolienne - I meet her on yon mountain way - Miss Basmann
Song - The Bloodhound - Mr. Fairchild
Comic Duet - Mr. and Mrs. Smith - Miss Basmann, Mr. Stewart
PART II.
Piano Solo - Vive tu (Dohler) - Miss Basmann
Ballad (by desire) - I'm thinking now of thee, Jamie - Mrs. Fairburn
Descriptive Song - The Soldier's Wife - Mr. Stewart
Aria (by particular desire) Oh! for an Eagle's pinions - Lucia di Lammermoor - Miss Basmann
Comic Song (in character) - The Irishman - Mr. F. Sams
Irish Song - Kate Kearney - Miss A. Hart
Aria - The Soldier tired - Miss Basmann
Irish Ballad - Molly Bawn - Mr. Fairchild
Comic Duet (by particular desire) A.B.C. - Miss Basmann, Mr. Stewart.
Doors open at half-past 7, to commence at 8 precisely. Admission, 2s. 6d. each.

ASSOCIATIONS: Frederic Sams (vocalist)

MUSIC: I'm a merry Zingara (Balfe); Variations on the national Socts air Bruce's address to his army or Scots wha hae wi Wallace bled (Francis and Ferdinand Panormo); The soldier tired (Arne)

"SHOALHAVEN [FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT] OUR FIRST PUBLIC CONCERT", The People's Advocate and New South Wales Vindicator (11 August 1855), 5

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. . . Fairchild's Concerts, and well selected programme, were elaborately put forth in placards and handbills, and hence Mr. Fairchild with his talented and well conducted company, favoured us with their appearance on the 1st instant, and I am happy to say that their expectations on this first occasion, were fully and liberally responded to, the room being crowded with the elite and fashion of the district . . . The Concert commenced with: Air with variations, "Caller Herring," (Knapton) performed on the piano-forte by Miss Bassman, and executed throughout with true artistic skill, taste, and judgment. Mademoiselle Lorette next delighted the audience, with "Bonny Prince Charlie" in a powerful, clear, rich voice . . . Mr. J. Fairchild's "Gone is that Calmness," was a great treat . . . Mr. Frederick Sams absolutely convulsed with laughter, both old and young, with his comic songs . . . and the Duet with Miss Bassman - "One Day, while working at my Plough" were true to the life: they could not be excelled. Miss Bassman's "Thro' Meadows Green;" and the Duet with Mademoiselle Lorette were pleasingly executed. The encores of almost every song, especially the comic, were frequent . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Mademoiselle Lorette (vocalist)

MUSIC: Variations on Caller Herrin (Knapton)

"PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS IN BATHURST", Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (15 September 1855), 2

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Bathurst during the last month has been nearly inundated with theatricals and musicians, German wanderers with their musical boxes, Italian whistlers, and professional vocalists. Of this latter class Fairchild's Company, combining both theatrical and musical, have arrived with professedly the best pianist, the best comic singer, the best comedian, and the best tenor singer in the colonies. This was startling, but having read of Barnum's modesty in these matters, we looked upon these pretensions as a trifle or so exaggerative. On Wednesday evening the company gave their first entertainment, but owing to the unfavourable state of the weather, it was thinly attended. Their second entertainment took place on Thursday; it was thinly but respectably attended, and gave general satisfaction. Mdlle. Lorette is an excellent actress, and sings beautifully, reminding one of Mrs. Honey, of bye-gone theatrical times. She received a hearty encore both in "He's going away, Mother," and the "Dashing White Serjeant." Although suffering from severe cold, it was very evident from Mr. Fairchild's performances that he can sing when in good health. Miss Basmann is an excellent pianist, sings well, and will make a good actress. Mr. Sam performed the part of the poor artist very respectably. We trust the company will find their professional tour a lucrative one.

[Advertisement], Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (20 October 1855), 3

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BROWN'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE, AND ROMAN COLOSEUM, ALBURY,
(ADJOINING MR NUTROL'S, ROSE INN). Unparalleled Treat.
Brown's Troupe of Artistes, Dramatic and Equestrian . . .
Miss Graham, Vocalist and Light Comedian.
Miss Bassman, principal Melo-Dramatic Actress . . .
Leader of the Orchestra, Mr. Riley . . .
W. BROWN, Manager.
C. V. HOWARD, Agent . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Amelia Graham (vocalist); Charles V. Mason (alias Howard) (entertainer, agent)

[Advertisement], Empire (18 September 1856), 1

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ENGLISH OPERA HOUSE. - LAST NIGHT OF THE SEASON. - THIS EVENING, Thursday, 18th September, 1856, a GRAND CONCERT OF SACRED MUSIC, on which occasion Miss Flora Harris, Mrs. Guerin, Mrs. Gibbs, Miss Bassman, John Howson, Stewart, Banks, Fisher, Walcot, and Griffiths, will appear. Mr. PACKER will preside at the Organ.

ASSOCIATIONS: Flora Harris (vocalist); Theodosia Guerin (vocalist); John Howson (vocalist); Richard Stewart (vocalist); Thomas Banks (vocalist); James Churchill Fisher (vocalist); Robson Walcot (vocalist); William Griffiths (vocalist); Charles Sandys Packer (organ)

[Advertisement], Empire (19 March 1857), 1

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GREAT PHALANX OF TALENT. - GRAND CONCERT. CONCERT. CONCERT. -
EVANS'S GRAND CONCERT SALOON at Myers's (late Toogood's), corner of King and Pitt-streets.
The Proprietors, having completed the extensive alterations and decorations, beg to announce that the above Saloon will open THIS EVENING, and every succeeding night.
The following eminent vocalists are already engaged for the performance of Selections from all the popular Operas, Madrigals, Choruses, Glees, Duets, &c., viz.,
- Madle. Bassmann, Madame Sala, Mr. H. Lamoureux, Mr. Turner, Mr. Ryall;
also the celebrated G. F. Howard, Comic and Characteristic Singer, from the Criterion and Canterbury Hall, London.
A change of novelties every evening. Musical Director, Mr. Davis;
Pianists, Madle. Bassmann and Mr. Ryall.
Doors open at Seven o'clock every evening. Admission Free.

ASSOCIATIONS: H. Lamoureux (alias Henry Osborn Thompson) (vocalist); John Turner (vocalist); John James Ryall (vocalist and pianist); Isaac Davis (violin, musical director)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (28 March 1857), 1

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GRAND CONCERT for the MILLION. - The New Australian Evans' Saloon (late Toogood's) open EVERY EVENING, with a powerful combination of talent. The programme THIS EVENING will consist of Scenas, Cavatinas, Trios, Glees, Madrigals, &c., &c., from all the popular operas, executed by Madle. Bassmann, Madle. Laurent, Mr. Templeton, Mr. Lameroux, Mr. Cobham, Mr. Abbot, Mr. Turner, and several amateurs, who have volunteered their kind services in the course of the evening. Mr. J. Davis will perform several solos on the violin. Accompanist and Musical Conductor, Mr. Cobham. Doors open at 7; admission, free.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (13 April 1857), 1

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THIS EVENING. EVANS' SALOON - Miss Bassmann, soprano, and Mr. Webster, comic singer, will delight the auditory. Admission free.

[Advertisement], Empire (11 January 1858), 1

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PARRAMATTA. - Two choice Musical Entertainments will take plane at the Red Cow Hotel, TOMORROW EVENING (Tuesday) and on WEDNESDAY, supported by Miss BASSMANN, Messrs. WEBSTER, TEMPLETON, and CAMPBELL. Admission, 2s. and 3s.

[Advertisement], Empire (15 January 1858), 1

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PARRAMATTA - Miss BASSMANN, Messrs. WEBSTER, CAMPBELL, and TEMPLETON, will repeat their Vocal and Musical Entertainment at the Red Cow Hotel, on SATURDAY, MONDAY, and TUESDAY EVENINGS next. Admission, 2s. and 3s.

[Advertisement], Empire (17 March 1858), 1

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PARRAMATTA - St. Patrick's Day in the Evening (WEDNESDAY). PADDY DOYLE, Mr. A. CAMPBELL, and Miss BASSMANN will give their Vocal Entertainment at the Red Cow Hotel. Admission, 2s.; Reserved Seats, 3s. "Erin go Bragh."

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (30 March 1858), 1

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PARRAMATTA. - PADDY DOYLE, Mr. A. CAMPBELL, and Miss BASSMANN will repeat their Vocal Entertainment, at the Red Cow Hotel. THIS EVENING (Tuesday), and TO-MORROW (Wednesday). Front seats, 2s.; back seats, 1s.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (10 April 1858), 1

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CONCERT, Bull and Mouth Hotel. - Observe the names of the company engaged - Madam Glogoski, Miss Bassmann, Paddy Doyle, Mr. Campbell, and Herr Glogoski, thus defying competition. Admission free.

ASSOCIATIONS: Simon and Ann Jane Glogoski (vocalists, musicians)

[Advertisement], Empire (15 April 1858), 1

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CONCERT.- Bull and Mouth Hotel Concert Saloon will re-open THIS EVENING. Extensive alterations and improvements; new stage; magnificent new grand pianoforte, by Broadwood. Observe the names of the talented company: - Madame Glogoski, Miss Basmann, Paddy Doyle, Mr. Campbell, and Herr Glogoski. Admission free.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (8 May 1858), 1

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CONCERT. - Bull and Mouth Hotel, THIS and every EVENING; - supported by the renowned Paddy Doyle, M. A. Campbell, and Miss Bassmann. This is the best entertainment of the kind to be found In Sydney. Admission free.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (25 May 1858), 1

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CONCERT. - Bull and Mouth Hotel. - If you want to enjoy a hearty laugh and drive away the blues, come and hear Mr. Eastwick, the humourous Comic Singer, who has lately arrived from Melbourne, and will appear nightly.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (29 May 1858), 1

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CONCERT, Bull and Mouth, corner of Pitt and Market streets. Don't forget, THIS EVENING (Saturday). CONCERT, Bull and Mouth. - Come and hear EASTWICK give his extracts from Punch's Cookery-book, in character.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (2 June 1858), 1

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CONCERT. - Bull and Mouth Hotel. Continued success of EASTWICK, the new comic singer.
CONCERT. - Bull and Mouth Hotel. Screams of laughter at EASTWICK. New songs, new characters.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (12 June 1858), 1

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CONCERT.- Bull and Mouth Hotel, supported by Miss Basmann, Messrs. Eastwick, Henderson, and Campbell.

"MARRIAGES", Empire (20 July 1858), 4

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On Monday, the 19th instant, by the Rev. Dr. Lang, Mr. Henry Eastwick, Vocalist, of Crown-street, Surry Hills, to Wilhelmina Bassmann, Teacher of Music, a native of London.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (15 January 1859), 9

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BULL and MOUTH, corner of Pitt and Market streets. - H. EASTWICK invites the lovers of harmony to spend a pleasant hour with himself and Mrs. E., at the above hotel. New and favourite Comic Songs every evening. N.B.. - Amateurs respectfully invited to attend.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (9 March 1859), 1

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TOOGOOD'S SALOON. - If you would enjoy a hearty laugh, and so dispel the "blues," come THIS EVENING, and see the screaming sketch of the "[REDACTED] Dentist," by Messrs. NEWMAN and EASTWICK, as performed by them with unbounded applause, 93 consecutive nights, at the Washington Theatre, Ballaarat.

ASSOCIATIONS: Alfred Toogood (proprietor)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (3 September 1859), 12

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TOOGOOD'S SALOON. - Unrivalled success of Mr. J. MOORE in his Irish songs; screams of laughter nightly at his Irish Love-letter. &c. TO-NIGHT H. EASTWICK will appear as the "Stage-struck Barber," and Mr. MOORE as his "Irish Patient." Pleasing ballads by Mr. FLORENCE. The only room in Sydney to hear real wit and humour. Come early. Manager, H. EASTWICK.

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (24 January 1860), 1

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PRINCESS' THEATRE, NEWCASTLE. ANNIVERSARY NIGHT . . .
MR. FRANK SHORT, the inimitable Irish dialogue, and descriptive Comic Songster.
Mr. EASTWICK in his popular and amusing Songs and Sketches.
Instrumental and Vocal Entertainment by Mrs. EASTWICK and Mr. FANING . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Faning (violinist, vocalist)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (29 August 1860), 1

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CITY CONCERT HALL. - Last three nights of the Company, John Howson, Eastwick, and the old favourites.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Howson (vocalist, pianist)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (1 September 1860), 1

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SHAKESPERE CONCERT HALL, opposite Victoria Theatre, beautifully decorated with stage proscenium, &c., will OPEN THIS EVENING, for gentlemen only. The artistes already engaged are Mrs. Eastwick, soprano; M. Clara Lamoureux, mezzo soprano; Mr. John Howson, tenor; Mr. J. Leveson, baritone; Alfred Weiss, basso; and Harry Eastwick, the great comic singer. Every thing that can conduce to the comfort of visitors has been done to render this worthy of patronage as the most unique affair in Sydney, without exception.

ASSOCIATIONS: Clara Thompson Lamoureux (vocalist); John Leveson (vocalist); Alfred Weiss (vocalist)

"THE SHAKESPEARE CONCERT HALL", Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (22 September 1860), 4

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We were agreeably surprised on Wednesday evening, when casually entering Spencer's Hotel, on being introduced into the very elegant Saloon he has recently fitted up as a Concert Hall. Unprepared as we were for anything of the kind, we were still more gratified by the superiority of the entertainment. The piano is presided over by Mrs Eastwick, a lady of whom we have previously had occasion to make favorable mention. Mr. Eastwick ranks as a first-rate comic singer; and the vocal corps consists of Mrs. Thompson, the well-known favorite, Mr. John Howson, Mr. Leveson Mr. Coleman, Mr. Trueman, &c. the whole being under the management of Mr. Leveson.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (27 October 1860), 1

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SHAKSPEARE CONCERT HALL.- Last night of the Wizard. New Songs, Duetts, Glees, &c, to-night. SHAKSPEARE CONCERT HALL.- John Howson, Leveson, Weiss, Lamoureux, and Eastwicks, Bohemian Girl, Sonnambula, &c.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (19 November 1860), 1

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TOOGOOD'S SALOON will re-open TO-NIGHT, and continue open every night in the week. Engagement of the splendid pianist and vocalist, Mrs. Eastwick; likewise Mr. Eastwick, the celebrated buffo singer; also Mr. Braddon, the tenor singer, and Mr. W. Smith, the comic dialogue singer - forming a company not to be surpassed in Sydney. Admission free. Liquors at bar prices.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (22 December 1860), 1

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MERRY CHRISTMAS,-TOOGOOD'S GRAND SALOON.-Open EVERY EVENING. -
The only CONCERT ROOM in Sydney where you can really enjoy an hour's amusement,
as the company consists of the only real talent in Sydney, viz.,
Mr. H. Eastwick, the great Shakesperian burlesque singer.
Mr. W. Smith, the celebrated comic dialogue singer.
Mr. Braddon, the renowned tenor.
Mrs. H. Eastwick, pianist.
Manager, H. Eastwick . . .

"INSOLVENCY. SATURDAY - SURRENDERS", Freeman's Journal (17 April 1861), 7

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Henry Eastwick, of Woolloomooloo-street, Sydney, vocalist. Liabilities, £41 13s. Assets - value of personal property, £17 10s. Deficit, £24 3s. Mr. Morris, official assignee.

"INSOLVENT COURT", Empire (9 May 1861), 2

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In the estate of Henry Eastwick, a single meeting. The insolvent attended and was allowed his furniture and wearing apparel, on condition that he pay the public fees. The meeting then terminated.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (4 May 1861), 1

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TOOGOOD'S GRAND CONCERT HALL.- The Sacramento Minstrels will appear THIS EVENING, in new characters.
TOOGOOD'S GRAND CONCERT HALL. - Bob Ridley and the [REDACTED] Barber, THIS EVENING. Admission Free.
TOOGOOD'S GRAND CONCERT HALL. - Mr. Gibbs, violinist, leader; Mrs. Eastwick, pianist; Mr. Sutherland, cornet; Messrs. Williams, Smith, Bent, Merritt, and Master Boland, in their various characters.
CHARLES WILLIAMS, conductor.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Gibbs (violin)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (29 May 1861), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13063565 

TOLANO'S SALOON. - Mr. H. Eastwick, the only comic singer in Sydney, will appear EVERY EVENING, with a new selection.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (8 June 1861), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13055345 

TOLANO'S SALOON. - Come and see Mr. EASTWICK as Macbeth, Othello, and Richard the Third. TOLANO'S SALOON. - Mrs. EASTWICK, the great pianist each night in her pleasing ballads.

[Advertisement], The Newcastle Chronicle and Hunter River District News (22 March 1862), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article111168371 

PRINCESS THEATRE. MARKET WHARF. THE Proprietor of the above establishment begs to inform the Musical Public, that he has re-opened the above favorite place of amusement as a Concert Hall, to hold a FREE-AND-EASY EVERY EVENING, when he hopes to meet with their kind patronage, having secured the services of Mr. H. EASTWICH, who is so well known, to conduct it with the strictest propriety, and who will sing several of his favorite Comic Songs during the Evening. Mrs. Eastwick will preside at the pianoforte and sing some of the most popular Ballads of the day. Oilier Novelties in preparation. The Refreshments at Bar Prices and of first-class quality. MANAGER, H. EASTWICK.

"CENTRAL POLICE COURT. - MONDAY", Empire (19 January 1864), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60577577 

Henry Eastwick, who was on a former occasion remanded, charged with deserting his wife, was again brought before the bench, on the same charge. The advanced time would not allow of the case being proceeded with, and the case was therefore remanded till Tuesday (this day). The same prisoner was further charged with having committed an aggravated assault on a female, Wilhelmina Eastwick, and was remanded till Tuesday.

Description book, Darlinghurst Gaol, 1864; State Records Authority of NSW

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/1783/images/32246_223276-00506 (PAYWALL)

[No.] 133 / Henry Eastwick / Carisford [sic] / [18]46 / [born] London / Prot[estant] / Barber / [age] 38 / 5 ft 2 in / R[ead] & W[rite]

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (10 May 1864), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article30939148 

NOTICE - TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, and SATURDAYS - will be held a Temperance Harmonic Meeting, at H. EASTWICK'S, 132, Clarence-street, near King-street. To commence at 8. Pianiste, Mrs. Eastwick.

"WAGGA WAGGA BAND CONCERT", Wagga Wagga Advertiser (11 May 1870), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article104086814

A very excellent concert was given on Monday night at the Court House in aid of the Flood Relief Fund by the Wagga Band, assisted by the Eastwick family and several amateurs . . . The several members of the Eastwick family distinguished themselves highly, and promise to be a great acquisition to the concerts of Wagga . . .

[Advertisement], Wagga Wagga Advertiser (18 June 1870), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article104087115

MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
GRAND CONCERT, ON TUESDAY EVENING NEXT, JUNE 21st.
THE EASTWICK FAMILY IN ONE OF THEIR GRAND ENTERTAINMENTS, AS ABOVE.
The Members of the WAGGA WAGGA, BAND have kindly offered their valuable assistance.
PROGRAMME:
Overture - Pianoforte - Mrs. EASTWICK
Glee - My Native Land - The Misses EASTWICK
Scotch Song - Jessie's Dream - Mrs. EASTWICK
Duet - O'er the Hill - Miss and Miss ALICE EASTWICK
Tyrolean - The Goat Bells - Miss CHARLOTTE EASTWICK
Comic Song - Johnny Sands - Master H. EASTWICK
Duet - Would I were a Bird - Misses CAROLINE and ALICE EASTWICK
Ballad - Her Bright Smile - Miss EASTWICK
Cavatina - The path by the River - Miss ALICE EASTWICK
Comic Song - Pretty Little Sarah - Master H. EASTWICK
Pianoforte Solo - Blue Bells of Scotland (with variations) - Mrs. EASTWICK
Burlesque Scena - Lady of Lyons - Mr. EASTWICK
Song - Tramp! tramp! - Miss CAROLINE EASTWICK
Comic Duet - Cupid in the Kitchen - Miss ALICE and Mr. HENRY EASTWICK
Trio -Come where my Love lies Dreaming - The Misses EASTWICK
Interval of Ten Minutes.
GRAND SELECTION BY BAND.
Intermission of Ten Minutes.
Solo -Pianoforte - Selections from Norma - Mrs. EASTWICK
Glee - La Carnivale (Rossini) - The Misses EASTWICK
Comic Chant - Punch's Cookery Book - Mr. EASTWICK
Duet - The Cousins - Miss CHARLOTTE and Miss ALICE EASTWICK
Song - The Queen's Letter - Miss EASTWICK
Comic Song - Julianna, Mopsianna, Scorchianna Brown - Master HENRY EASTWICK
Ballad- Sweet Spirit hear my prayer - Miss ALICE EASTWICK
Song and Chorus - The Moon behind the Hill - Miss CHARLOTTE EASTWICK
Song - I'd choose to be a Daisy - Miss CAROLINE EASTWICK
Comic Song - I should like to Marry - Miss ALICE EASTWICK
Glee - Dame Durden - Misses and Master EASTWICK
National Anthem - The Misses EASTWICK.
Front Seats, 3s.; -Back Seats, 2s.; Doors open at half-past Seven; to commence at Eight o'clock.

"MUSIC IN WAGGA WAGGA. To the Editor", Wagga Wagga Advertiser (7 June 1871), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article103919251

. . . Still further to diffuse knowledge of the "divine art" Mrs. Eastwick, it is said, purposes teaching a pianoforte class upon terms so easy as to be within the reach of all . . . The Eastwick Family, I hear, are about to give another juvenile musical entertainment. It has been some time in preparation, will be unusually good, and ought to be attended by every child in the town over six years of age.

"ITEMS OF NEWS", Wagga Wagga Advertiser (2 September 1874), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article104116376

The musical entertainment given by the Eastwick family took place, as advertised, on Monday night, in the Mechanics' Institute. We are sorry to say the efforts of the performers were not substantially recognised, there being only some twenty persons present. The playing of Mrs. Eastwick, on the piano, displayed a command of the instrument, and the singing of the Misses Alice and Charlotte showed that with training their voices might be made to reach a very fair standard . . .

Gaol entrance book, Albury, 1881; State Records Authority of NSW

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/1783/40799_294158-00125/349552 (PAYWALL)

[1881] Febr. 11th / Henry Eastwick / 5 [Feb.] / Corowa / Unsound Mind / [Disposed of] . . . Certificate from Dr. Andrews / 18th Feb.

"DEATHS", The Corowa Free Press (24 June 1881), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article235843891 

During the past week death has removed two well-known individuals from amongst us. On last Sunday night, after a long and distressing illness, Mr. Henry Eastwick passed away. Deceased was an old colonist, having arrived with Governor Fitzroy in H.M.S. Carysfort, in the year 1846, being then twenty-two years of age. He was a native of London, and having, at an early age, betrayed special aptitude for theatricals, left the ship on her arrival in Australian waters and took to the stage as a comedian and comic vocalist. For some years he appeared at the City Theatre, Sydney, then became lessee of Evans' Music Hall in the same city, and subsequently leased the Princess Theatre in Newcastle. He was on Ballarat at the outbreak of the gold fever, and followed his profession successfully there and in Melbourne for many years. Of late years he gave up the stage and settled down to the business of hairdresser in Orange and Wagga Wagga, coming from the latter place to Corowa about five years and a half ago. As a comic vocalist he was a fair specimen of what pleased the public taste in the early days of the colony, but his style was considered, in these days, antiquated, though meritorious in other respects. He had reached his fifty-seventh year, and has left a widow and large family.

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Fitzroy (governor)

"MRS. EASTWICK'S FAREWELL CONCERT", The Corowa Free Press (16 May 1884), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article234892160 

Last Wednesday evening, in accordance with her advertised intention, Mrs. Eastwick made her farewell bow to a Corowa audience. Throughout the period of her residence in this district, this lady's name has always taken a foremost place among the musical portion of the community, and the large and varied programme issued for the last of the long series of concerts with which her name has been connected, was one well worthy of her high reputation, and which was a fitting close to her musical career in the Border township . . . As is usual in Mrs. Eastwick's entertainments, many of her pupils took part in the performance, and the manner in which these young ladies acquitted themselves reflects the greatest credit on the aptitude of the student, and the skill and energy of the teacher . . .

"ORANGE. March 6 . . . A BENEFIT CONCERT", Australian Town and Country Journal (10 March 1888), 16

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71095291 

On Wednesday evening a complimentery concert was tendered to Mrs. Eastwick, in the Australian Hall, by our amateur vocalists, and was well attended. Mrs. Eastwick has been ever ready to grant her services as accompanist to our charitable concerts; and this was thought a graceful means of recognising her good offices.

"IN BANKRUPTCY", New South Wales Government Gazette (23 September 1890), 7402

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article221641856 

. . . Re Wilhelmina Eastwick, widow, music-teacher. NOTICE is hereby given that a Sequestration Order has this day been made against the abovenamed bankrupt, on her own petition. - Dated at Sydney, this 19th day of September, a.d. 1890 . . .

"Personal", Leader [Orange, NSW] (5 January 1917), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article117820540 

The death was briefly announced in our last issue of Mrs. Eastwick, a very old resident of Orange. She had reached the great age of 83 years. For some time she had been in failing health, and recently a fall fractured her thigh. The deceased lady was a remarkable woman. Sixteen years ago her eyesight failed, and she became totally blind. Despite this affliction she made life as happy as possible, playing the piano and knitting and crocheting for hours at a time. Her work was the acme of neatness. Years ago she was a leading spirit in musical circles in Orange. Being an expert pianiste, her services were widely sought after and freely given. Nurse Burns (March-st), Mrs. Vincent (Sydney), Mrs. G. Hartas (Sydney), and Mrs. Massey (Culcairn) are daughters.

"PERSONAL", The Forbes Advocate (9 January 1917), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article100282297 

Mrs. Eastwick, a very old resident of Orange, died last week, aged 83 years. In her younger day she was the leading pianist of the district.




EBURN (Mr., ? I. or J. EBURN, ? Isaac EBURN; ? John EBURNE)

Musical performer, vocalist

Active Melbourne, NSW (VIC), November 1839 - June 1840
? Died (Isaac EBURN), Melbourne, NSW (VIC), 19 April 1842

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EBURN (shareable link to this entry)


Documentation:

[Ship news], The Colonist (13 November 1839), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31724006 

Passengers by the Britannia, for Port Phillip, this day, cabin - Dr. Clark, Messrs. Whitehead, Sutherland, and W. Presscott. Steerage - J. Eburn, G. Simpson, E. Millidge and wife . . .

"CONCERT", Port Philip Gazette (10 June 1840), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225006864 

A vocal concert was given on the evening of Monday last, in Mr. Barrett's large room, Little Collins-street. The performers on this occasion were Messrs. Mills and Eburn, assisted by an amateur. The songs in general were given with good effect, the attendance was numerous and respectable, and the whole affair went off with considerable eclat. We must not omit to notice the handsome manner in which the room was fitted up, displaying in its arrangements the utmost attention to the comfort and convenience of the audience.

"Vocal Concert", Port Phillip Patriot and Melbourne Advertiser (11 June 1840), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228129547 

A concert was given on Monday evening last, by Messrs. Mills and Eburn, assisted by an amateur. The songs and duets were -most ably performed, and the attendance was numerous. We are glad to observe these indications of the increase of musical votaries in Melbourne. We learn also that another concert is shortly to be given for the benefit of the widow and family of the late Mr. Watt, and we trust that Melbourne will lend all her musical talent to give eclat to the occasion.




EDGERTON, Samuel (Samuel EDGERTON; Sergeant EDGERTON; Captain EDGERTON)

Musician, clarinet player, sergeant and master of the Band of the 80th Regiment, teacher of the pianoforte, flute, violin, clarinet, cornopean, captain and music instructor of Hawkesbury Volunteer Rifles band

Born Pangbourne, Berkshire, England, c. 1797; son of Samuel and Eveline EDGERTON
Enlisted (drummer), 8th Royal Veteran's Battalion, Portsmouth, 25 October 1810, aged "13"
Enlisted (drummer), 80th Regiment, 11 July 1814
Married Anne WHITE (d. 1880), Our Lady and St. David's church (RC), Naas, Kildare, 13 February 1835
Arrived (sergeant band master with regiment) Sydney, NSW, 10 July 1837 (per Mangles, from Portsmouth, 23 March)
Discharged (invalid) 80th Regiment, Windsor, 30 April 1841
Died Windsor, NSW, 16 August 1878

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Samuel+Edgerton+d1878 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EDGERTON-Samuel (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 80th Regiment


Summary:

According to his military records, and based on his reported age in February 1840 of 42 years and 4 months, Samuel Edgerton was born in September or October 1797. This might, however, have been based merely on a literal reading of his given age at first enlistment, in October 1810, of 13; whereas his reported age at death of 78 in 1878 would place his birth in 1799 or 1800.

He was born at Pangbourne, Berkshire, a son of Samuel Edgerton, a shoemaker by trade, who had enlisted in the 11th Regiment of foot on 25 July 1794, and his wife Eveline. On 25 July 1808 Edgerton senior transferred to the Second (later Eighth) Royal Veteran's Battalion, and two years later, on 25 October 1810, Samuel junior, claiming to be aged 13 (though perhaps younger), and described simply as a "labourer", enlisted in the same battalion as a drummer.

On 11 July 1814, Samuel junior transferred to the 80th Regiment of Foot, first as a drummer. He then served as a private (from 25 February 1819), corporal (from 25 November 1824), and sergeant (from 25 June 1825). He spent 10 years and 3 months in the Mediterranean (1821-31). After a total of 24 years and 128 days service, he applied for an invalid discharge at Windsor on 29 February 1840, though, it having to be approved in London (on 14 October), it did not take final effect until 30 April 1841. According to the surgeon's report, he had been severely injured in a fall on his voyage home from the Mediterranean in 1831, and subject to frequent medical treatment thereafter. On 13 November 1839 he was hospitalised with chronic rheumatism, and deemed totally unfit for regular service.

He was band master of the 80th at the time of his marriage, to Ann White, in the church of Our Lady and St. David (RC), in Naas, county Kildare, on 13 February 1835. Two years later he sailed with the band for Sydney, arriving on the Mangles on 10 July 1837. After his final discharge in 1841, he evidently continued as (civilian) bandmaster of the regiment until it left NSW for India in August 1844. He continued to receive a military pension of 2 shillings a day until his death.


Documentation:

His majesty's Eighth Regiment of Royal Veterans whereof General John W. J. Watson is colonel; Samuel Edgerton [senior], 10 February 1816; UK National Archives

https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBM%2FWO97%2F1117%2F382%2F001&parentid=GBM%2FWO97%2F1117%2F884601 (PAYWALL)

His majesty's Eighth Regiment of Royal Veterans whereof General John W. J. Watson is colonel; Samuel Edgerton [junior], 10 July 1814; UK National Archives

https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBM%2FWO97%2F0900%2F009%2F001&parentid=GBM%2FWO97%2F900%2F841891 (PAYWALL)

THESE are to certify, that Samuel Edgerton in Captain Hadfield's company in the regiment aforesaid; born in the Parish of Pangbourn in, or near the town of Pangbourne in the County of Berks was enlisted at the Age of Thirteen Years and hath served in the said Regiment for the space of three years and [259] days but in consequence of [blank] is rendered unfit for further Service, and his hereby discharged . . . He is about [17] years of age, is four feet ten inches in height . . . and by trade a Labourer
8th R.V.B / [from] 1810 25 Oct. [to] 1814 10 July . . .

Register of marriages, Our Lady and St. David's church (RC), Kildare, Ireland, 1835; register 1813-77,

https://registers.nli.ie/registers/vtls000634525#page/13/mode/1up (DIGITISED)

1835 . . . Feb 13 / Married Samuel Edgerton to Anne White (alias Alstein [?])

"MARRIED", Liverpool Mercury [England] (16 January 1835), 3

Mr. J. Edgerton [sic], band-master of the 80th Regiment, to Mrs. White, of Naas, near Dublin.

Paylist of the 80th Regiment of Foot, 1 April to 30 June 1836; Australian Joint Copying Project, from Records of the UK War Office

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1660884853 (DIGITISED)

48 / Edgerton Samuel / . . . / Bandmaster

Paylist of the 80th Regiment of Foot, from 1 January 1837; Australian Joint Copying Project, from Records of the UK War Office

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1660953969 

48 / Edgerton Samuel / Embarked 7 March 1837 / Bandmaster

Australia (from July 1837):

[Advertisement], The Sydney Monitor (2 October 1839), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32165751

MONSIEUR AND MADAME GAUTROT Have the honor to announce to the Inhabitants of Windsor and its Vicinity,
that their CONCERT of Vocal and Instrumental Music, WILL take place at the
COURT-HOUSE, WINDSOR, on SATURDAY EVENING NEXT, October 5, at Half-past Seven o'Clock precisely.
They will be assisted by Mr. and Mrs. BUSHELLE; Mr. EDGERTON; Mr. W. STANLEY, Pianist;
and (by the kind permission of COLONEL BAKER,) the Band of the 80th Regiment.
PROGRAMME. PART I. OVERTURE - Military Band . . .
8 - SONG, 'Non piu Andri' accompanied by the full Band, Mozart - Mr. Bushelle.
PART II . . . 4 - CONCERTO, Pianoforte - Mr. Stanley . . .
8 - 'RULE BRITANNIA,' accompanied by the Full Band - Madame Gautrot.
TICKETS - SEVEN AND SIXPENCE EACH, To be had of Mr. EDGERTON, Band Master 80th Regt. and at the principal Hotels, Windsor.

ASSOCIATIONS: Narborough Filmer Baker (1790-1852, commander, lieutenant-colonel, 80th Regiment); Joseph and Madame Gautrot (violinist and vocalist); John and Eliza Bushelle (vocalists); William Stanley (pianist, bandsman, 80th Regiment)

Discharge application, Samuel Edgerton, 80th Regiment of Foot, Sydney, NSW, 29 February 1840, approved London, 14 October 1840; UK National Archives

https://www.fold3.com/image/585263312 (PAYWALL)

https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record/browse?id=GBM/WO97/0900/008/001 (PAYWALL)

No. 48 / Samuel Edgerton / Serjeant / Born in the Parish of Pangbourn in or near the town of Pangbourn in the county of Berks by trade a Labourer attested for the 8th Regiment of Roy. Vet's at Portsmouth in the County of Hants on the 26th Oct'r 1810, at the age of Thirteen Years . . . [total service to 29 February 1840] [24] years [128] days
8th V. Batt. / Drummer / 25th Oct'r 1810 . . .
80th Foot / Transferred / [Drummer] / 11th July 1814 . . .
Private / 25th Feb'y 1819 // Corporal / 25 Nov'r 1824 // Serjeant / 25th June 1825 . . . [to] 29th Feb'y 1840 . . .

Served - In the Mediterranean tem years three months / in New South Wales two years seven months . . .

2nd - Disability of Cause of Discharge - According to the Surgeon's Report received it appears that this is a case of disease & disability contracted in the Service, and not attributable to any misconduct or [?] the Regimental Board concurs with the opinion of the surgeon.

3rd Character - The Regimental Board is of the opinion, that his character is excellent . . .

Attached Medical Report in the Case of Serjeant Samuel Edgerton, No. 48, 80th Regiment aged 42 years and four months, a labourer . . .
Nature of disability Rheumatic pains and constitution greatly impaired which first originated three years ago and on his passage home from the Mediterranean in the year 1831 had a severe fall on board ship which confined him to his bed for several weeks, and he occasionally feels the effects of this injury, since he has been frequently under medical treatment, and on the 13th November 1839 was admitted into Regimental Hospital with chronic Rheumatism and his constitution impaired, was treated in the usual way without deriving any benefit, and was discharged as a convalescent for the purpose of being Invalided, his complaint[s] have arisen in the service and not attributable to vice or misconduct in my opinion they appear to be of a permanent nature which renders him totally unfit for military duty - His conduct while in the hospital was very good.
Rob't Turnbull, Surgeon 80th Reg't, dated at Windsor, New South Wales 21st February 1840 . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Turnbull (d. 1842; surgeon, 80th Regiment)

Examination of the cases of invalid soldiers on Wednesday the 14th October 1840; UK National archives

https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBM%2FWO23%2F149%2F00028&parentid=GBM%2FWO23%2F149%2F00028%2F0879632 (PAYWALL)

80th [Regt.] / Sam'l Edgerton Serjeant / [Age] 42 / [enlisted] 8th R. V. batta. under age / [Sergeant] 15 4/12 [years] / [Corporal] 7 /12 / [private] 5 9/12 / [Drummer] / [total service] 25 1/2 / Rheumatic pain and constitution imapired /[born] Pangbourn Berks. / Laborer Excellent / [height] 5 8 1/2 . . .

Luigi Cherubini (trans. J. A. Hamilton), A course of counterpoint and fugue . . . second edition . . . vol. 1 (London: R. Cocks, 1841), xi

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=78UPAAAAYAAJ&pg=PR11 (DIGITISED)

[in list of subscribers] . . . Egerton, Mr. Samuel, Bandmaster, 80th Regiment . . .

Paylist of the 80th Regiment of Foot, from 1 April 1841; Australian Joint Copying Project, from Records of the UK War Office

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1661579392 

48 / Edgerton Samuel / [1 April to] 30 April / Band / Discharged 30 April 1841

See also, Nominal and descriptive roll of the 80th Regiment, 1804-1881 (Australian Joint Copying Project, from Records of the Staffordshire Regiment Museum)

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2387598895 (DIGITISED)

Samuel Edgerton / [enlisted] 25 Oct. 1810 / 11 July 1814 / [age] 13 / 5 ft 1 in / Laborer / [born] Branford / Suffolk [sic] / Disch'd 8 June [illegible and missing]

"THE BAND OF THE 80TH REGIMENT", The Sydney Herald (23 June 1842), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12875825

The admirers of martial music will, we have no doubt, be much pleased with the arrangement made by Colonel Baker, of the 80th Regiment, for the excellent band belonging to that corps playing in the Domain every Monday and Friday afternoon; the men are ordered to be on the ground these days at half-past three. Mr. Audjatant [sic] is the band-master.

"ST. PATRICK'S TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY", Australasian Chronicle (30 August 1842), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31737012

. . . The Rev. Mr. Farrelly said, at the conclusion of the meeting, it was the intention of that Society to have a band of music of their own, to consist of eighteen or twenty persons; the instruments would he found for them, which would cost twenty pounds. He called upon those who wished to belong to it to come forward; they would be instructed by the band master of the 80th Regiment . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Patrick Serenus Farrelly (OSB, priest), later brother-in-law of Florence Dudemaine; St. Patrick's Band (teetotal band)

"MASONIC", The Sydney Morning Herald (28 December 1842), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12410084

Yesterday being the festival of St. John, the brethren of Lodge 260 assembled at high twelve, in the Royal Hotel. In the evening, a number of the brethren dined in open lodge, Brother Williams in the chair. Their toasts were responded to by the band of the 80th regiment, under Band-master Edgerton, the band having been kindly allowed to attend, by Colonel Baker, for the occasion. Lodges Nos. 266 and 548 assembled at Brother Entwisle's, at noon, and dined there in the evening, Brother Leworthy being in the chair, and a private band in attendance . . .

"MILITARY DIVERSIONS", The Australian (20 June 1844), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37120345

. . . The privates of the 80th regiment kept up yesterday the diversions of the previous day, by chairing the other officers of the regiment round the barrack square proceeded by the band, to the tune of the "British Grenadiers," except the Colonel, who escaped from them. Mr. Edgerton, the bandmaster, was afterwards honored with a similar mark of respect, and after him, others of the non-commissioned officers, whose conduct had gained for them the good wishes of the men . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (2 January 1847), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28649127 

S. EDGERTON, late Master of the Band of Her Majesty's 80th Regiment, begs to inform the public that he has made arrangements for remaining in Sydney, for the purpose of following his profession as teacher of the pianoforte, flute, violin, clarionet, &c., &c.
Parties having the charge of schools will find his terms liberal.
Particulars may be known by applying at his residence, Kent-street, near King-street, or at Mr. Ellard's, George-street.

ASSOCIATIONS: Francis Ellard (musicseller)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (13 April 1847), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12891974 

[AS ABOVE EXCEPT] . . . at his residence, Hutchinson's Buildings, Pitt-street South . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (29 June 1850), 3 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12919118 

MR. S. EDGERTON, Professor of Music, being now perfectly restored to health, will be happy to devote a few leisure hours to the giving of lessons on the Clarionet, Flute, Cornopean, &c.
Young ladies or gentlemen desirous of receiving instructions on the Piano may have the use of one at his residence.
Mr. E. has just received from London two bass Opheclides, two Clavicordes in B flat and C, and several other instruments of very superior tone and quality, which he is willing to dispose of at moderate prices.
N. B. - Music for Brass and Military Bands can be supplied ready arranged.
Bourke-street, Woolloomooloo Bay.

"WINDSOR [FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT] . . . VOLUNTEER MOVEMENT", The Sydney Morning Herald (16 November 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13048809 

The adjourned public meeting of our volunteers was held on Tuesday evening . . . There is a great desire on the part of a number of members to raise a band for the company, and we are given to understand that Mr. Edgerton, late bandmaster to the Regiment, has been pleased to offer his services gratuitously should such a movement be carried out. It is expected that, at least, the company will number sixty members by the end of the week.

"N.S.W. VOLUNTEER RIFLES", The Sydney Morning Herald (15 December 1860), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28625923 

The following appointments have been gazetted . . . Mr. Samuel Edgerton, to be captain of the Hawkesbury Company . . .

"WINDSOR. COMPLIMENTARY DINNER TO CAPTAIN EDGERTON, H. V. R. [FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT]", Empire (18 November 1862), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60519096

THE complimentary dinner tendered to Captain Edgerton by the members of his company and the townspeople took place on Tuesday evening, in the long room at the Barracks. The anniversary of the company was the appropriate time agreed to by the committee appointed for the purpose; but as arrangements could not well be made for that evening, it had to be deferred till the following evening. There were about sixty present, including several of our leading townsmen. Lieutenant Scarvell presided, having on his right the guest of the evening, the vice-chair being ably filled by private G. M. Pitt, J.P. of Richmond . . . The CHAIRMAN then proposed the first toast of the evening - "The Queen" . . . Band - "God Save the Queen" . . .
"The Prince of Wales and the Royal Family" . . . Band - A March . . .
"His Excellency the Governor-in-Chief" . . . Band - "He's a jolly good fellow" . . .
"The Army, Navy, and Volunteers" . . . Band - British Grenadiers . . .

The CHAIRMAN had now arrived at the toast of the evening, one that would ensure a hearty reception - "The health of Captain Edgerton." (Loud and long continued cheering;) After such a marked expression of pleasure it was scarcely necessary for him to make any further observations, but he was desirious of expressing his happiness at seeing Captain Edgerton so deservedly honoured. Although a young man, he (the chairman) had seen and heard enough of their guest to accord his hearty approval to the honour now done him. (Hear, hear.) It was but recently we had the honour of Captain Edgerton's acquaintance, but years since he had heard him spoken of as a man of honour, strict integrity, a good citizen, and respected by all. (Cheers.) He might defy any man to place his hand on his heart and say in truthfulness, that he knew Captain Edgerton to commit an unjust act, or stand aloof when the interests of the district required his presence and support. (Loud cheers.) The interest he took and the labour he performed in the Volunteer movement was patent to all, not only to his own company, but the colony at large. (Hear, hear.) He would say conscientiously that were it not for his services there would be no company in Windsor. And why? Because there was at the head of the movement a man of energy, of indomitable will, not to be carried away by every breath of wind, who never relaxed his labours, who thought no labour too great in promoting the interests and importance of the Volunteer movement. (Cheers.) We have met to do honour to Captain Edgerton. Let us hope he may be long spared to as to deserve the esteem and good-will of his fellow townsmen. Let us hope he may long command the Hawkesbury Volunteers. (Cheers.) He could say more, but it was a difficult matter to record a man's good acts and sound his praises before his face. He would therefore spare Captain Edgerton's feelings, concluding by wishing they might often meet at such social meetings, with their worthy captain in their midst.

The toast was received with hearty applause. Band - "He's a jolly good fellow."

Captain EDGERTON, on rising, was warmly cheered. He felt more than he could express. This hearty reception of him quite unnerved him; but in the fullness of a grateful heart, he could say he thanked them. When he saw around him so many Volunteers and fellow citizens, he felt proud and flattered when they accorded him such a kind enthusiastic reception. He felt such happiness that could not find expression - the happiness that every honest mind will feel when receiving the marked expressions of good will and esteem from his fellow-men: (Loud cheers.) They could not expect a flowery speech from an old soldier. (Laughter.) More particularly as the world was a school, and he was his own teacher. But if he could not evince his obligations in words, he could in labour. (Hear, hear.) He had accepted the post of captain, to make them good soldiers, to fit them properly to do their duty. He had spared no exertion to this end; he was proud of them as his men, and, although an old man, he could still do them some service. (Cheers.) While ever they remained with him, his services were at their disposal, while Providence left him strength and health to do so. It was now about twenty-five years since he first came to the district, and he then invested his all in the purchase of a little property. He had made here a home, and he would always remain among them, determined to spare no exertions in meriting a continuance of their goodwill, to labour as he had hitherto done in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the inhabitants and the prosperity of the district. (Loud cheers.)

The VICE-CHAIRMAN then rose to propose the next toast - "Lady Young and the ladies of the colony" . . . Band - "Here's a health to all good lasses" . . . "Our Visitors" . . . Band - "Auld Lang Syne" . . .
"The Agricultural, Commercial, and Pastoral interests." Band - "Cheer Boys Cheer" . . .
"The Press." Band - "Polka" . . .

Mr. J. A. DICK proposed the health of the members of the band. The toast was received with cheers. Mr. MORTLEY, sergeant of the band responded. If the band deserved any praise, it should be given to their worthy captain for his unceasing labours, in endeavouring to perfect them in a knowledge of music. Several other toasts followed, and shortly after midnight, the visitors retired each one evidently having spent a very pleasant evening.

The Australian almanac . . . 1867 (Sydney: John L. Sherriff, 1867), 230

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=UhAOAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA230

Hawkesbury Volunteer Rifles Captain Samuel Edgerton.

"WINDSOR (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT)", Empire (7 October 1869), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60891191

On Monday last the members of the Hawkesbury Volunteer Rifles competed for prizes given by Messrs. Moses, Ridge, Robinson, and Walker (M.L.A.) for the best shooting . . . The Volunteers, together with a number of visitors, in all about 150 persons, sat down to a capital luncheon . . . After the Company had partaken of the good things, the following toasts were drunk, viz.: - "The Queen," proposed by Captain Edgerton, and drunk with enthusiasm, the band playing the "New South Wales March." Mr. H. Moses then proposed "The health of Captain Edgerton," the band playing "Work, boys, work" . . .

"WINDSOR", The Sydney Morning Herald (21 August 1878), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13421938

On Sunday afternoon last the remains of Captain Edgerton were interred in the Church of England burial ground. The deceased, who was universally respected, was honoured with a military funeral, and the cortege, considering that nearly every one attending was on foot, was the largest we remember having seen. The procession moved from the Captain's late residence at half-past 4 o'clock, the two companies of the Windsor and Richmond Volunteers marching in front of the hearse with reversed arms. On entering North-street the band started a solemn march, arranged for the occasion by S. Jeffcott, band instructor, and the latter part of the way played the Dead March in Saul. The street along the line of march was thronged with spectators. Arriving at the churchyard the coffin, on which were laid the sword and helmet of Captain Edgerton and the colours of the Windsor Company, was borne into the church, followed by the procession, which marched between two lines of Volunteers. The church was almost filled on the occasion. The Rev. F. W. Stretton impressively read the first portion of the burial service, after which the coffin was removed to the grave, where the Volunteers were drawn up at either side, two deep. The Rev. H. A. Langley completed the service, when the order was given by Captain Linsley to fire three volleys, which was accordingly done, and thus the last honours were paid to the venerated deceased.

"ECCLESIASTICAL JURISDICTION", New South Wales Government Gazette (23 August 1878), 3360

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223111350 

In the will of Samuel Edgerton, late of Windsor, in the Colony of New South Wales, Esquire, deceased . . .

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (9 December 1880), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13486600 

EDGERTON. - December 6, at Windsor, Ann, relict of the late Captain Edgerton, aged 82.

"CAPTAIN EDGERTON'S GRAVE [TO THE EDITOR]", Windsor and Richmond Gazette (28 April 1906), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article85668750

SIR, - My attention has been drawn to a paragraph in your issue of Saturday last, with reference to the grave of Captain Edgerton. There are, doubtless, many in Windsor who still remember the gallant captain as an enthusiastic promoter, if not the originator, of the Hawkesbury volunteer movement in our district. To him also we were mainly indebted for the establishment of the first band of music in connection with the volunteers. For my own part I regarded him as one of the most upright and honourable members of our community. His remains were interred in St. Matthew's Church of England cemetery on Sunday, the 18th of August, 1878. For nearly, five years the grave remained without the slightest memorial in connection with it, and as the old gentleman, I believe, had no relations in the colony, and his last resting place might probably soon be beyond recognition, I gave instructions to our townsman, Mr. George Robertson, in March, 1883, to erect a suitable grave-stone and curbing. This he did at a cost of £16/14/6, and an inspection of the work after twenty three not twenty eight years - will show how substantially the work was done. This is the monument which you refer to as having been recently painted. I may add that the sexton has informed me that Mrs. Dick, of Windsor, had a short time ago caused screened gravel to be placed on the grave, which, of course, improved its appearance. One would think that after all the gallant and worthy old captain did for the Hawkesbury district, his last resting place would be an object of greater interest to the community. At all events there are some in Windsor whose recollections of him are ever green. - I am, Sir, yours faithfully,
JOHN TEBBUTT. The Peninsula, April 25, 1906.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Tebbutt and The Peninsula (Windsor)

"EARLY SETTLERS", Windsor and Richmond Gazette (25 November 1932), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article86054793

. . . Lieut. Samuel North, of the Royal Veteran Company, was at one time Police Magistrate at Windsor. He resided here with his family at the old Government House. In those days there was always a detachment of some regiment stationed at Windsor, oft-times the headquarters of a regiment. Samuel Edgerton, bandmaster of the 80th Regiment, stationed in the Colony in 1836-1844 [recte 1837], returned to settle on old Peninsular Farm Cottage, overlooking Peninsula Estate. He afterwards became Captain of the Windsor Volunteers . . .


Bibliography and resources:

Reminiscences (personal, social and political) of a fifty years' residence at Windsor, on the Hawkesbury: a lecture . . . by William Walker (Sydney: Turner and Henderson, 1890), 8-9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-88039387/view?partId=nla.obj-88067117#page/n10/mode/1up

[8]. . . But we had at the same time a pleasant establishment in town, namely one of Her Majesty's regiments of the line - the gallant 80th, or Staffordshire. They were a splendid set of men, finely officered, from the colonel downwards, and they had a magnificent band. The bandmaster was the late Samuel Edgerton, a gentleman who eventually left the regiment, and spent the remainder of his life in Windsor, becoming Captain of the Windsor Volunteers, and dying at an advanced age universally respected . . . The band was the finest military one that ever came to the colony. The bandmaster led with the clarionet, and a very stately fellow played the cornet to perfection. My young patriotic blood used to warm up when I heard them play in grand style when marching through George-street that [9] favourite air "The Blue Bells of Scotland." There were a good many blacks down the Hawkesbury then, and I remember the officers on one occasion getting up a corroboree in Thompson's Square . . . I never saw a corroboree before, and have never seen one since. I will not attempt to describe it - such a thing could not be conceived in the present day. The 80th left Windsor after a year or two, and were succeeded by another regiment, but I never could fancy it, after the former. They departed from Windsor one moonlight night, having to walk all the way to Parramatta. They marched out of town over the South Creek Bridge towards McGrath's Hill playing that exhilarating and lively tune, "The Girl I Left Behind Me," - the echoes of which still haunt me. There were many wet eyes that night amongst "the girls," and I can only say for myself, young as I was, that I felt the departure of these fine fellows from amongst us very much. When the regiment left the colony, Mr. Edgerton, the bandmaster, took up his abode in the old Peninsula Farm Cottage, overlooking the Peninsula Estate, where the reviews of the troops had occasionally taken place before the General, Sir Maurice O'Connell . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Walker (author)

Grace Hendy-Poole, "Windsor and Richmond [read before the Society, 24th April, 1906]", Journal and proceedings Australian Historical Society 2/1 (1906 [issued March 1909), 17

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-591723172/view?partId=nla.obj-591730611#page/n18/mode/1up 

. . . There were no organs or American organs in those days, and the music in the Church of England was led by a portion of the military band, when available, but as a rule, in most churches, by a clarionet player and bass viol. Samuel Edgerton, bandmaster of the 80th Regiment - stationed in the colony 1836-1844 [recte 1837] - retired and settled on old Peninsula Farm Cottage, overlooking Peninsula Estate. He afterwards became captain of the Windsor Volunteers . . .

James Steele, Early days of Windsor, N.S. Wales (Sydney: Tyrell's Ltd, 1916), passim

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/9557459

http://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks13/1302241h.html (DIGITISED TRANSCRIPT)

[St. Matthews's Anglican church] . . . During the incumbency of the Rev. Mr. Stiles, a pipe organ was placed in the gallery at the back of the church, which was built for this purpose in 1840. The organ was built by Messrs. Johnson and Kimlock [sic, Kinloch], of Princes Street, Sydney, and was the first organ built in Australia. Five hundred pounds were subscribed for these improvements, the organ costing three hundred and twenty pounds. It was opened by Mr. Wm. Johnson, the organist of St. James's Church, Sydney, on the 8th November, 1840. Prior to this, the military band, conducted by Captain Edgerton, used to occupy the three back centre pews, and lead the singing. The marks, and also portion of the old music stands, may still be seen.

In the sixties some friction arose between Mr. Stiles and a considerable number of the parishioners over the introduction into the praise service of the church of "Chope's Hymnal", on 2nd October, 1864, in place of the Metrical Psalms of Tate and Brady, formerly in use. A meeting of the parishioners was held in the School of Arts on 31st May, 1865, at which it was agreed to petition Bishop Barker to have the book withdrawn. This petition was signed by forty-one male parishioners. After much correspondence and heart-burning, the book was withdrawn on 24th December, 1865. Amongst those who took a leading part in this discussion were Messrs. Jas. Ascough, J.A. Dawson, S. Edgerton, J.B. Lavarack, Henry Moses, and John Tebbutt, junior.

St. Matthew's Parochial Association was formed in 1856, Mr. John Tebbutt being the honorary secretary and treasurer for many years. During the first ten years of its existence the sum of nine hundred and thirty-five pounds, five shillings and ninepence was raised and remitted to Sydney for assisting various forms of church activities. The local committee of this Parochial Association, which was in connection with the Sydney Church Society, were Messrs. Richard Dunstan, Samuel Edgerton, John A. Dawson, Jas. Ascough, and John Tebbutt. Owing to some friction with the Rector and the Rev. C. F. Garnsey, the Association's receipts greatly declined during the later sixties . . .

. . . Mr. Samuel Edgerton, who died, at the age of seventy-eight [sic], on August 16th, 1878. He arrived with H.M. 80th Foot in 1836 [1837], as bandmaster. He did not return with his regiment in 1844, but took up his residence in Windsor, in the Peninsula, taking an active part in the Hawkesbury Volunteers, of which he was the first captain, in 1860. Capt. Edgerton also assisted in the various efforts to establish a town band, but such efforts in Windsor, as elsewhere, were generally short-lived (see also Chapter XVII) . . .

. . . In the year 1854 the Government passed legislation which led to the formation of a number of local corps, but the movement did not catch on till 1860, when a large number of men enlisted in the various towns of New South Wales as volunteers. Windsor was early in the field, the Hawkesbury corps being formed on 5th October, 1860, the first officers being Captain S. Edgerton and Lieutenant Sydney Scarvell . . . Samuel Edgerton, Captain, 1860-72. Retired 1872 . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: St. Matthew's church (Anglican), Windsor

MUSIC: The congregational hymnal (edited by Richard Robert Chope)




EDLIN, Henry (Henry EDLIN; Henry John EDLIN)

Concert promoter

Active Adelaide, SA, 1853-54

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Documentation:

"THE PANTHEON", South Australian Register (4 February 1854), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48550730 

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (29 March 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48553560

PUBLIC AMUSEMENT. H. EDLIN, has the honour to announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Adelaide, that (in the absence of all public entertainment) he has determined on giving a PROMENADE MUSICALE, at the Pantheon, King William-street, on TUESDAY, 4th of April, and he respectfully solicits their patronage.
If this first attempt is duly supported, a series of them will be given through the winter, and Mr. Edlin will use his best endeavours to engage good musicians, and to render the place in every respect attractive.
A limited number of tickets issued, and they may be obtained.
PROMENADE MUSICALE.
PROGRAMME:
Part 1st.
1. Polka, "Les Clochettes" - Labitzky.
2. Equestrian Quadrilles - Holt.
3. Waltz, "La Tenderesse" - Harry Hardy.
4. Song, "Every Land my Home" - N. J. Sporle, Miss Pettman.
5. Polka, "The Louise" - W. H. Montgomery.
6. Cornet Obligato, "As I view these scenes," &c. - La Somnambula, Bellini.
7. Song, "Kathleen Mavourneen" - T. N. Crouch, Miss Pettman.
8, Galop, "Fortuna" - Strauss.
Part 2nd.
1. March, founded on the popular Scotch melody "Annie Laurie" - W. H. Montgomery.
3. Quadrille, "Prince of Wales" - J. R. Ling.
5. "Empress," Spanish Polka.
4. "You'll meet me, won't you?" - Miss Pettman.
5. Solo, Pianoforte, "Away with melancholy," with variations - Montigani [Mantegani].
6. Waltz, "Bossissio."
7. Sturm Marsch Galop.
8. "God Save the Queen'."
Commencing at 7. o'clock. Admission, 2s. 6d., by tickets only.

"PROMENADE CONCERT", South Australian Register (5 April 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48552334

We are glad to state that last night's entertainment at the Pantheon was largely patronized. The capacious building was crowded; and we cordially congratulate Mr. Edlin on such marked success at the very commencement of his spirited undertaking . . . We understand that Mr. Edlin is determined to continue the concerts, and thereby afford a most acceptable series of recreations during the otherwise dull evenings of the winter season.

"THE PANTHEON PROMENADE MUSICALE", Adelaide Observer (22 April 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158097140 

We see that Mr. Edlin purposes giving another of these popular and amusing entertainments on Tuesday next. We have already mentioned how much, in common with the entire company, we were pleased on the former occasion; and, from what we have seen of Mr. Edlin's spirited management, we feel very confident there will be no falling off in the second.

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (6 May 1854), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48552781

CONCERT. MR. HENRY EDLIN respectfully begs to announce to the Gentry of Adelaide and vicinity, that a MUSICAL PROMENADE wi|l be given at the PANTHEON, on Tuesday, May 9th, under the immediate patronage of LADY YOUNG, on which occasion he will endeavour to secure all the available Musical Talent in Adelaide. Limited number of tickets issued - may be obtained at the Pantheon. 5s. each.

"PROMENADE MUSICALE", South Australian Register (10 May 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48552758 

The attendance at the musical entertainment provided last evening by Mr. Edlin, at the Pantheon, was exceedingly good. His Excellency and Lady Young were present, and we also noticed W. H. Maturin, Esq., Private Secretary, the Hon. the Registrar-General, E. Stephens, Esq, M.L.C., His Honor Judge Cooper, H. R. Wigley, Esq., J. H. Fisher, Esq., M.L.C., Dr. Kent, Dr. Bayer, and several other numbers of the learned professions. A large number of the fair sex also graced the room with their presence. The orchestra was led by Mr. Chapman, as first violinist, and included Mr. MacCullagh, and several other gentlemen of known musical talent. Mr. Montegani [Mantegani] presided at the pianoforte. The programme consisted of no fewer than sixteen musical compositions, and with but one trifling exception was strictly observed. Miss Pettman was in excellent key, and was encored in "The Maid of Switzerland," for which she substituted "You do love, don't you?" and in "La Cour de l'Amour," for which she sang "Trab, Trab," with great spirit. This lady, in addition to great compass of voice, possesses the rare excellence of distinct enunciation, and is rising in the estimation of the public as a professional singer. The instrumentalists acquitted themselves on the whole with great credit but we think a few perceptible defects might have been avoided by two or three rehearsals previous to the concert. The whole, however, passed off extremely well, and we trust it will not be long before a similar entertainment is provided by the spirited proprietor, and that it will be as well supported.




EDMONDS, Harriet (Harriet WISE; Mrs. Alexander EDMONDS; Harriet EDMONDS)

Vocalist, ? convict

Born ? London, c. 1799/1800
Convicted, Middlesex Gaol (7 years), London, 11 September 1822
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 1823 (convict, per Mary, from London, 3 June 1823)
Married Alexander EDMONDS, Windsor, 1824
Active Sydney, NSW, 1829
Died Sydney, NSW, 24/25 August 1844

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Documentation:

"HATTON GARDEN", Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser [London] (8 February 1821), 4

Yesterday Harriet Wise, an interesting looking young woman, aged 20, was charged with stealing three blankets, a sheet, counterpane, &c. &c. the property Mr. Kent, of Smith-street, Clerkenwell, jeweller, with whom she had lived about three months as servant. The prisoner had stolen several articles in the situation she was in before she came to his service, for which she was examined at this Office, under the Pawnbroker's Act, for unlawfully pawning, when she was convicted in a penalty of triple the value, or to stand committed. On that occasion, the present prosecutor, from a knowledge her family, paid the penalty, amounting to 3l., and in order to redeem her character, took her into his own service, where she rewarded him by stealing the above named articles, which were found pledged by her at a pawnbroker's in St. John-street; besides taking up, the amount 2l. in money, in his name, from some of his customers. She was committed.

Harriet Wise, 14 February 1821; Old Bailey online

https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/browse.jsp?div=t18210214-105

. . . GUILTY. Aged 22. Judgment Respited.

"BOW-STREET", Morning Advertiser (30 August 1822), 3

An incorrigible Thief. A girl, apparently about 19 years of age, named Harriet Wise, was brought on several charges of robbery, and it is not often that a case of such determined dishonesty, in one so young, has come under the cognizance of the Magistrates. The prisoner was some time ago obliged, in consequence of similar practices to those now charged against her, to quit her mother's house, and after being some days wandering about she was taken in by a Mrs. Dawson, a laundress, to assist her occasionally in her work. She had been with her but a few days, when Mrs. Dawson missed two silver spoons and several articles of linen and apparel. She suspected the prisoner, and she taxed her with the theft. She immediately confessed it, fell upon her knees, and begged for mercy. Mrs. Dawson not only forgave her, but, "fearing worse might come to her" if she turned her into the street, consented to let her remain in the house. This was in the morning, and in the afternoon of the same day the prisoner stole two sheets, two shawls, and some other things, and took them to a pawnbroker's. This theft was discovered the next day by Mrs. Dawson, who, upon her earnest solicitations, again promised not to prosecute her, if she would procure money to redeem the articles. This she promised to do, and went out (as she said) for that purpose, but did not return. She was apprehended in a day or two by Edwards, a constable. Mrs. D. meanwhile learned that the prisoner had borrowed several sums of money from her customers in her name, and had also pawned several bundles of linen, for which Mrs. Dawson had sent her to the London Hotel, in Albemarle-street, and other places, and which she had pretended were not ready when she called. Mrs. Dawson then went to the prisoner's mother, who said her daughter had been at the same practices since she was 14 years of age, and that she was completely irreclaimable. The prisoner maintained a sort of sullen indifference while under examination, and said nothing in her defence. She was fully committed.

"BOW-STREET", John Bull (2 September 1822), 7

Harriet Wise, a delicately formed and rather interesting young woman, was charged with a series of robberies upon Mrs. Dawson, laundress. Mrs. Dawson about three months ago took Harriet into her house in consequence of her stating herself to be utterly destitute; but she had not been long withe her before a pair of silver spoons were missing . . .

Harriet Wise, 11 September 1822; Old Bailey online

https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/browse.jsp?div=t18220911-127 

https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/browse.jsp?div=t18220911-128 

. . . GUILTY. Aged 24. Transported for Seven Years.

New South Wales census, 1828; State Records Authority of NSW

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/1224/41711_330417-00162?pid=36653 (PAYWALL)

. . . [Edmonds] Alexander / 32 / [arrived] General Fawcett / 1818 / Shoemaker . . .
. . . [Edmonds] or Wise / Harriet / 30 / [arrived] Mary / 1823 . . .

Colonial Secretary LC, Cash vouchers 1829, State Archives NSW, 4/296 (transcr. Rushworth 1988, 363)

[St. James's Church], Chaplain Hill, £250 [per annum]; Clerk, 20; Collector of Pew Rents, 5; Sexton, 20; Beadles (2), 15 each; Pew openers (2), 10 each; Teacher of the Choir and Organist, Mr. Pearson, £26 ; ditto, for tuning the organ, 8; Singers, Harriet Edmonds, 10; Ann Lancaster, 5; E. Hoare, J. Parton, G. Shepherd, Wm. Aldis, R. Cooper, S. Pawsey, 5 each; Organ blower, Geo. Mills, 4 6s 8d; Watchman, 13; Grave Digger, 13.

"Wednesday's Concert", The Sydney Monitor (19 September 1829), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32072442 

"Wednesday's Concert", The Sydney Monitor (21 September 1829), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32072461 

. . . "Sigh not for Love," by Mrs. Edmond was (considering it was this lady's first appearance in public) very well received . . .

[News], The Australian (23 September 1829), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36867664 

. . . What shall be said when it is known that two persons, a man and female, who gained a livelihood by singing in the choir at St. James's Church, have been discharged from their situation within this week past by the officiating Minister, for assisting as performers at the late concert? . . .

[News], The Australian (25 September 1829), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36868203 

The two choristers dismissed a few days since by the officiating Chaplain at St. James's Church, from their places, for the crime of singing at the late Public Concert, which the Venerable Archdeacon Broughton, it was expected, would have favoured with his presence, have not forfeited their means of obtaining a livelihood, as inferred by a paragraph in our last publication, we are glad to hear; the compensation allowed these singers amounting annually to but a trifle. Still the singularity of their abrupt dismissal remains unaltered. We hear the puritanical Pastor being too good and evangelical to live among the worldly going folk here, who can discover no sort of moral harm in a little innocent recreation betimes, will be treated with a rustication shortly.

"CHIT-CHAT", The Sydney Monitor (28 September 1829), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32072495 

. . . The Reverend Mr. Hill has dismissed two of the choir singers at St. James' Church, for contaminating their voice and persons, by being present at Mr. Levey's last Concert, at which the Judges were present. The public are in ardent expectation, that this Reverend Gentleman will be invited to give way to some University-bred Clergyman, whose model of preaching will be equally plain and a little more connected . . .

"THE CONCERT", The Australian (21 October 1829), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36866471 

. . . "In gaudy courts with aching hearts" was next sung, by Mrs. Edmonds and Mr. Aldis, with good effect; and at the conclusion there rung through the house the cry encore, encore; in place of a solo on the clarionet, though not "omitted by particular desire," the wind instruments and violins struck up an overture. Mrs. Edmonds sung "Ye banks and braes of Bonny Doon," with an encore . . . "Poor Mary Ann," a simple little ballad, known to most tyros on the German flute, and which, on this occasion, was sung as a quartette, followed next, Mrs. Edmonds sustaining the treble . . .

"CERTIFICATES OF FREEDOM", New South Wales Government Gazette (19 December 1832), 468

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article230389510 

. . . Mary (3), Harriet Wise . . .

"INQUEST", The Sydney Morning Herald (27 August 1844), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12422782 

Yesterday an inquisition took place before Mr. J. B. Brenan, and a jury, on the body of Harriet Edmonds, when the following evidence was given:

George Burnett deposed: On Saturday night last I was returning home from the Market when I met the deceased; she asked me to lake her home; she was then drunk; I took her home and put her to bed; she could not drink her tea; the husband of the deceased locked the door and put the key under it, saying, "I will not stop with a drunken woman." He also said, "she will find the key to come out to-morrow - I have done so before." The husband then left the house, and returned about seven o'clock on Sunday morning. He got my key, which opened the bed-room door; he then went into the room and came down immediately after, saying the deceased was dead; I went up with some others and found her lying on her face on the pillow, quite dead; she frequently got drunk, and her husband used, when she was so, to leave her to sleep alone. The husband is a very quiet man, but the deceased was very much addicted to drinking ardent spirits.

Alexander Edmonds, husband of the deceased, deposed: I returned home shortly before twelve o'clock at night, on Saturday last, and found the deceased lying in bed very drunk; she was drunk the night before; I said I would not stop with her; I locked the bed-room door, put the key under it, and left the house; she was very much addicted to drinking ardent spirits. I returned to the house on Sunday morning, between seven and eight o'clock, when I found the door locked; I then got a key from George Burnett and opened the door, when I found the deceased lying on her face in the bed; I then called the landlady, who came up to the room with me; she then turned over the deceased and said, she is dead; this was about half-past seven on Sunday morning; I reported her death to my master (her brother), and afterwards to the Coroner's constable.

Mr. Frederick Harpur, surgeon, deposed: I have carefully examined the body of the deceased, and am of opinion that death was the result of apoplexy, which may have been produced by drinking ardent spirits. The Jury found a verdict of died from apoplexy, induced by intoxication.


Bibliography and resources:

"Harriet Wise, b. 1799", digital panopticon

https://www.digitalpanopticon.org/life?id=obpt18210214-105-defend1105 

"Harriet Wise, one of 127 convicts transported on the Mary, 03 June 1823", Convict records

https://convictrecords.com.au/convicts/wise/harriet/77820 




EDMONDSON, William Newall Maxwell (William Newall Maxwell EDMONDSON; Newal; W. N. M. EDMONDSON; W. N. EDMONDSON; EDMONSTON)

Amatuer musician, pianist, organist, choir leader, merchant

Born Manchester, England, 15 March 1834; baptised Scotch church, St. Peter's square, Manchester, 7 May 1835; son of Richard EDMONSTON [sic] and Margaret Newal McGOWEN
Married Emma POTTER (1838-1926), Manchester cathedral, England, 22 May 1858
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 1859
Died Albury, NSW, 11 January 1913

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=William+Newall+Maxwell+Edmondson+1834-1913 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EDMONDSON-William-N-M (shareable link to this entry)


Documentation:

Baptisms, Scotch church, St. Peter's Square, Manchester, 1835; UK National Archives, RG4/3184

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/1470950:2972 (PAYWALL)

no. 140 / [born] 1834 March 15 / Wm. Newel Maxwell [son of] Richard Edmonston / Upper Temple St. / Engraver [and] Margaret Newal McGowen / [baptised] 1835 May 7

1858, marriage solemnized at the cath[edral] & parish church in the parish of Manchester in the county of Lancaster; register 1858, page 106; Manchester Cathedral

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/1748642:2967 (PAYWALL)

No. 211 / May 22nd 1858 / William Newall Maxwell Edmondson / 24 / Bachelor / Gentleman / Oxford Road / [son of] Richard Edmondson / Engraver
Emma Potter / 20 / Spinster / - / Monton Street Moss Side / [daughter of] Francis Potter / Agent . . .

"SYDNEY BILL OP ENTRY", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (17 October 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13031999 

IMPORTS . . . GLASSWARE . . . 1 case, W. N. M. Edmondson . . .

"PERSONAL AND SOCIAL. DEATH OF MR. W. N. M. EDMONDSON", The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (17 January 1913), 30

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article101173728 




EDOUIN FAMILY OF ENTERTAINERS

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Edouin+Family (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EDOUIN-Family (shareable link to this entry)

EDOUIN, Sarah (Sarah Elizabeth MAY; Mrs. John Edwin BRYER; Sarah EDOUIN)

Dancer, entertainer

Born Brighton, Sussex, England, 1809; baptised St. Nicholas, Brighton, 3 March 1809; daughter of James MAY and Ann KEENE
Married (1) William LIND (d. 1829), St. Nicholas, Brighton, 22 April 1829
Married (2) John Edwin BRYER (d. VIC, 1888), St. Nicholas, Brighton, 16 May 1832
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, June 1857 (per Algiers, from Liverpool, 27 March)
Died Calcutta, India, 29 June 1873

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EDOUIN-Sarah (shareable link to this entry)

EDOUIN, Charles (Edwin Charles BRYER; Charles Edwin BRYER; stage name Charles EDOUIN; Mr. Edwin BRYER)

Musician, musical director, orchestra leader, actor, entertainer

Born Brighton, England, 1833; baptised Brighthelmstone, 16 June 1833; son of John Edwin BRYER (JONES) and Sarah Elizabeth MAY
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, June 1857 (per Algiers, from Liverpool, 27 March)
Married Elizabeth Louisa NAYLOR, St. Mark's, Fitzroy, VIC, 22 April 1863
Died between Lucknow and Agra, India, 9 May 1869, aged "37"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Charles+Edouin+d1869 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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EDOUIN, Lizzy (Elizabeth Louisa NAYLOR; Mrs. Charles EDOUIN; Lizzy NAYLOR; Miss Lizzie NAYLOR; Mrs. Edouin BRYER)

Actor, vocalist

Born Whitby, Yorkshire, England, 1842; baptised St. Mary, Lambeth, London, 12 February 1842; daughter of William NAYLOR and Eliza [? PORTER]
Married Edwin Charles BRYER (EDOUIN), St. Mark's, Fitzroy, VIC, 22 April 1863
Died Fitzroy, VIC, 11 July 1907

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Lizzie+Naylor+Edouin+Bryer+1842-1907 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EDOUIN-Lizzie-NAYLOR (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: Julia Avins (aunt, mother's sister)

EDOUIN, John (John William BRYER; John EDOUIN)

Actor, dancer, vocalist, entertainer

Born Brighton, England, 1840; baptised St. Nicholas, Brighton, 15 Novemebr 1840; son of John Edwin BRYER (JONES) and Sarah Elizabeth MAY
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, June 1857 (per Algiers, from Liverpool, 27 March)
Married (Matilda) Tilly EARL, VIC, 1864
Died Bombay, India, 17 September 1875, aged "35"

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EDOUIN-John (shareable link to this entry)

EDOUIN, Eliza (Eliza Sarah BRYER; Eliza EDOUIN)

Entertainer

Born Brighton, England, 1842; baptised Brighton, 24 July 1842; daughter of son of John Edwin BRYER (JONES) and Sarah Elizabeth MAY
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, June 1857 (per Algiers, from Liverpool, 27 March)
Died Forest Creek, VIC, 2 October 1857

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EDOUIN-Eliza (shareable link to this entry)

EDOUIN, Rose (Rose BRYER; Rose EDOUIN)

Entertainer

Born Brighton, England, 1844 (1st quarter); daughter of John Edwin BRYER (JONES) and Sarah Elizabeth MAY
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, June 1857 (per Algiers, from Liverpool, 27 March)
Married George Benjamin William LEWIS (1818-1906), Shanghai, China, 19 November 1864
Died Harrogate, England, 24 August 1925, "in her 82nd year"

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EDOUIN-Rose-LEWIS (shareable link to this entry)

EDOUIN, Willie (William BRYER; Rose EDOUIN)

Entertainer

Born Brighton, England, 1846 (1st quarter); son of John Edwin BRYER (JONES) and Sarah Elizabeth MAY
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, June 1857 (per Algiers, from Liverpool, 27 March)
Married Alice Atherton HOGAN, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, 27 December 1873
Died London, England, 14 April 1908

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EDOUIN-Willie (shareable link to this entry)

EDOUIN, Julia (Julia Lucy BRYER; Julia EDOUIN; Mrs. William Forbes GRAHAME)

Entertainer

Born Brighton, England, 10 December 1849; baptised Calcutta, India, 18 January 1870 [sic]; daughter of John Edwin BRYER (JONES) and Sarah Elizabeth MAY

Arrived Melbourne, VIC, June 1857 (per Algiers, from Liverpool, 27 March)
Married William Forbes GRAHAME, Calcutta, India, 1873
Died Philadelphia, USA, 3 March 1891

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Documentation:

England census, 6 June 1841, Brighthelmstone, Sussex; UK National Archives, HO107/1123/2/9/9

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/8978/images/SSXHO107_1122_1124-0091 (PAYWALL)

John E. Bryer / 30 / Teacher of Dancing / [not born in county]
Sarah E. [Bryer] / 30 / - / [born in county]

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of Brighthelmstone, in the county of Sussex, in the year 1833; register 1831-33, page 242; East Sussex Record Office

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/62125/images/62049_314054001181_0519-00246 (PAYWALL)

No. 1929 / 1833 June 16 / Edwin Charles Son of / John Edwin & Sarah Elizabeth / Bryer / Nathall Cottage / Ivory Turner . . .

Baptisms solemnized in the Parish of St. Mary Lambeth in the County of Surrey in the Year 1843; register 1841-51, page 175; London Metropolitan Archives, P85/MRY1/363

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/1558/images/31280_195075-00116?pId=301592594 (PAYWALL)

No. 1395 / Elizabeth Louisa daughter of / William and Eliza / Naylor / Bird St. / Painter . . .

England census, 30 March 1851, Charing Cross, St. Martin in the Fields, Middlesex; UK National Archives, HO107/1481/338/10

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/8860/images/MDXHO107_1481_1481-0673 (PAYWALL)

409 Strand / Sarah Bryer / Head / Mar. / 42 / Teacher of Dancing / [born] Brighton Sussex
Edwin [Bryer] / Son / Un. / 18 / [Teacher of] Music and Dancing / [born Brighton Sussex]
Eliza [Bryer] / Daur. / 8 / - / [born Brighton Sussex]
Rose [Bryer] / Daur. / 7 / - / [born Brighton Sussex]
William [Bryer] / Son / 5 / - / [born Brighton Sussex]
Caroline Panormo / Visitor / Widow / 52 / Teacher of Singing / [born] Whitechapel

ASSOCIATIONS: Sophia Panormo (relation)

England census, 30 March 1851, Newborough, Northamptonshire; UK National Archives, HO107/1747/900/28

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/8860/images/NTHHO107_1747_1747-1067 (PAYWALL)

[1 House's Buildings] / William Naylor / Head / Mar. / 36 / Showman / [born] Middlesex Chelsea
Eliza [Naylor] / Wife / Mar. / 29 / Showman's Wife / Broad Wall Blackfriars
Elizabeth [Naylor] / Daur. / 9 / [Showman's] Daur. / [born] Yorks Whitby
John [Naylor ] / Son / 8 / [Showman's] Son / [born] Middlesex Stepney
Sarah / 6 // William / 4 // Mary / 2 / [all born Surrey Walsworth
George Rob't / 1 / [born Surrey] Westminster Road

Names and descriptions of passengers per Algiers from Liverpool, 27 March 1857, for Melbourne, June 1857; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3B046A88-F96C-11E9-AE98-AB408D73CDA8?image=229 (DIGITISED)

John E. Jones / 49 / Mechanic
Sarah Edouin / 48 / Wife . . .
Edw'd C. [Edouin] / 23 / Son . . .
John / 16 // Eliza / 13 // Rose / 11 / Wm. / 9 // Julia / 7

"THEATRE ROYAL", The Age (14 July 1857), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154830682 

. . . But the novelty of the evening was confessedly the first appearance of the Edouin Family, a juvenile vaudeville and ballet company, who bring with them very flattering testimonials from the principal London journals. The piece in which they made their debut to a Melbourne audience is entitled "Folios in France" and written expressly for the family by Fox Cooper. The little party had not been on the stage five minutes before they seemed to have gained the good-will of the house. They all acted with great vivacity and cleverness and seemed equally well up in their parts. Miss Rose Edouin treated the company to some very pretty dancing in the characters she assumed, and with her sister took part in a stately old minuet. Master Willie, however, was evidently the favorite, and elicited roars of laughter by his exceedingly clever acting in the part of Tiger Tim. After the close of the piece the family were called before the curtain for another round of applause . . .

"THEATRE ROYAL", Bell's Life in Victoria and Sporting Chronicle (22 August 1857), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201372446 

A new drama from the pen of Mr. W. M. Akhurst, entitled "The Fall of Sebastopol, or the Campaigners," has been played throughout the week, to good houses . . . A pas de deux by Madame Strebinger and Mr. Edouin, introduced in the trench scene, is danced as only Madame Strebinger can dance it; and as from the sublime to the ridiculous is only one step, we are treated a few moments afterwards to a sailor's hornpipe, by a gentleman who appears to have been rather used to a board in the street, than to any more dignified style . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Mower Akhurst (dramatist); Therese Strebinger (dancer)

"VICTORIA", Launceston Examiner (20 October 1857), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36302719 

Miss Eliza Edouin, of the "Edouin Family," died at Forest Creek unexpectedly, of fever and inflammatlon of the lungs.

"THE EDOUIN FAMILY", The Courier (14 December 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2465687 

The performances of last night gave the greatest satisfaction to a select though not very numerous audience, and the dancing of the family elicited the most satisfactory tokens of approbation. Misa Rose and Mr. John danced a Spanish Fandango and a Bolero in inimitable style; Miss Julia, the Cachuca with the grace of a Strebinger; and Master Willie a comic pas with an agility and ability almost equal to Mungall. The Governor patronises the performance this evening, and will be present upon the occasion. The pieces are "Frolics in France," a sparkling Vaudeville, written by Mr. F. F. Cooper, the comic ballet of Hob in the Well, and Selby's farce of Catching an Heiress. The arrangements for providing for the comfort of the audionce are under the supervision of Mr. Totten, so well known in this colony as having accompanied Rainer's Serenaders in the character of agent.

ASSOCIATIONS: Elbert Totten

"DEATHS", The Argus (8 July 1869), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5828085 

BRYER (Edouin). - On the 9th of May, suddenly, while travelling between Lucknow and Agra, India, Charles Edwin Bryer, professionally known as Charles Edouin, formerly of the Imperial Hotel, Bourke-street, and brother of the Edouin Family, aged thirty-seven years.

"Deaths", The Argus (20 October 1875), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7422739 

BRYER. - On the 17th inst. at Bombay, John William Bryer, professionally known as John Edouin, aged 35.

W. H. W. "PANTOMIMISTS & DANCERS I HAVE SEEN & KNOWN", The Lorgnette (24 December 1887), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article212651533 

. . . The Edouin Family, consisting of Miss Rose (Mrs. G. B. W. Lewis), Miss Eliza, and Miss Julia, Mr. Charles Edouin, Mr. John Edouin and Master Willie Edouin, made a most successful first appearance in Australia at the Theatre Royal, Melbourne, on the 14th of July, 1857, (now some thirty years ago), in a ballet interlude entitled, "Frolics in France."

Miss Eliza Edouin died from consumption at Forest Greek, (Victoria,) on the 3rd of October, 1857, while the family was on a professional tour.

Mr. John Edouin, who had some time previously been married to Miss Tilly Earl, died of the same disease in India, on the 17th of Dec. 1875.

Mr. Charles Edouin, whose widow is Mrs. Edouin-Bryer, died also in India, from the excessive heat while on a long railway journey . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: G. B. W. Lewis; Tilly Earl

"Deaths", The Argus (24 November 1888), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6910164 

BRYER. - On the 23rd inst., at Norton Cottage, Nicholson-street, Collingwood, in the 79th year of his age, John Edwin Jones Bryer, the beloved husband of Isabella Jane Bryer. His end was peaceful.

"DRAMATIC NOTES", The Lorgnette (4 April 1891), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article212727762 

News has been received of the death of Julia Edouin (Mrs. W. F. Grahame) on the 3rd March, at Philadelphia, U.S.A., of consumption, after a long and patient illness. Julia Edouin was one of the Edouin Family of burlesque artistes, comedians, and dancers, and made her first appearance in Melbourne at the Theatre Royal, July 14th, 1857, in the ballet of "Frolics in France." The family consisted of Misses Rose (Mrs. G. B. W. Lewis), Eliza, and Julia, and Messrs. John and Willie (the latter now a leading comedian and manager in London).

"THE STRUTTER'S PAGE", The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People (27 July 1907), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article103247276 

The late Mrs. Edouin Bryer was originally known as Lizzie Naylor. She married Charles Edouin, who died in an Indian railway carriage, and whose brothers, Willie and John, and sisters, Julia and Rose and [sic] Mrs. G. B. Lewis, long survived him. Mrs. Bryer, a fine impersonator of old women, was about 65 years of age. She leaves a daughter, Miss Lily Bryer, to mourn her loss.




EDWARDS, Miss (Miss EDWARDS)

Vocalist

Active Melbourne, VIC, 1853-55

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EDWARDS-Miss (shareable link to this entry)


Documentation:

"THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", The Age (28 October 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154851406 

A selection, comprising nearly the whole of Handel's sublime oratorio Judas Maccabeus was performed by the above society, at the Exhibition Building, to the most numerous and brilliant audience we have ever beheld in Melbourne . . . Miss Edwards also acquitted herself admirably in some of the duets with Mrs. Hancock, and particularly the one "O lovely peace." Her improvement in style and intonation was such as scarcely to admit of our recognising in her the Miss Edwards we have heard at former concerts . . .




EDWARDS, Mr. (Mr. EDWARDS)

Harp player, harpist

Active Melbourne, VIC, by 1853; Geelong, VIC, 1856

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Mr+Edwards+harpist (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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Documentation:

"CONCERT", The Argus (8 July 1853), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4794255

. . . A solo on the harp by Mr. Edwards was deservedly well received . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (28 July 1853), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4795055 

MECHANICS INSTITUTION - Weekly Concert. This Evening, Thursday 28th July . . .
Vocal - Mrs. Testar, Miss Martin, Mr. Taunton, (Their first appearance).
Instrumental - Harp, Mr. Edwards (his first appearance),
Violin, M. Paltzer, Cornet a Piston, Signor Maffei and Mr. Stewart, Pianoforte, Mr. Sullivan (his first appearance) . . .

"THEATRE", Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (18 March 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91867561 

. . . Between this play and the after piece of the Wild Boy of Bohemia, Mr. Edwards was to perform a solo on the harp . . .

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (31 January 1861), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87374640 

IF Edwards, the harp player at the Wheatsheaf, Golden Square, is by any means dissatisfied with the result of his match with J. Walker on Tuesday night last, he can be accommodated with a match the same distance for any sum from £5 to £40.
Man and money at the Builders' Arms, Mitchell-street.




EDWARDS, G. (Mr. G. EDWARDS; Mr. EDWARDS)

Musician, professor of the violin, violinist

Active Melbourne, VIC, by 1854

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EDWARDS, Henry (Henry EDWARDS; Mr. EDWARDS)

Musician

Active Melbourne, VIC, by 1853


Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Argus (10 September 1853), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article255612057 

ROWE'S CIRCUS. - Winterbottom's Benefit Saturday next, September 10th.
Jullien's Exhibition Quadrille. Jullien's Drum Polka! Laughing Jackass Galop!
Vocalists: Miss Lewis, who will sing Shells of the ocean.
Mr. John Gregg, the renowned basso, who will sing The Slave Sale . . .
Solo Instrumentalists: M. Tucker, M. Edwards, Radford, Louthusl, Webb, Burgess, Chate, Boullemer, Tranter, S. Chapman, Wigney, Holt, Hore, Simpson, Wheeler, Oakey, Marks, Thatcher, &c. . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Winterbottom; Edward (John) Tucker; Mark Radford; Charles Thatcher

"LETTER FROM A BRIGHTON EMIGRANT", Brighton Gazette [Sussex, England] (6 October 1853), 7

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000938/18531006/083/0007 (PAYWALL)

I beg to forward, per Mr. Alfred Martin, few incidents respecting Brighton friends and the colony, according to promise made to several people at Brighton before leaving.
John Tucker has gone to Sydney, to play at the concerts.
Alfred Chate ditto ditto
Henry Edwards (King's Road) ditto
Stephen Cotterill ditto to assist ditto . . .
Many have done right in coming, myself among the number; others curse the day they left.
Remember - "Fools rush in Where angels fear to tread."
Your obedient servant, CHARLES R. THATCHER.

[Advertisement], The Banner (14 July 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article179814029 

VIOLIN Taught, and Parties attended, by Mr. G. EDWARDS, Professor of the Violin. Terms moderate. Address Mr. Mitchell, Jeweller, 151 Russell street.

[Advertisement], The Argus (19 October 1854), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4799178

TO-NIGHT! Melbourne Casino to-night.
The great night of the season.
For the Benefit of the Band.
On this occasion the following eminent Artists, among many other professional friends, have kindly volunteered their services:
First violins - W. and S. Radford.
Second violins - Chate, Edwards, and Griffiths . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Alfred Chate; Joseph Griffiths; William Radford; Sidney Radford

"Local and Domestic", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (14 April 1855), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113013303 

. . . The next that comes under notice is a ball that was given at the Freemasons' Arms on Thursday evening last . . . This ball was for the benefit of the musicians, Messrs. Radford and Edwards, whose exquisite performances on their respective instruments added considerably to the pleasures of the evening . . .




EDWARDS, Harry (Harry EDWARDS; Mr. EDWARDS)

Actor, theatrical manager

Active Melbourne, VIC, c. 1860

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Documentation:

"Mr. Harry Edwards", Table Talk (4 October 1889), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article147280093 




EDWARDS, John (John EDWARDS; Mr. EDWARDS) see main page John EDWARDS

Professor of music, violinist, pianist, bass vocalist

Active Sydney, NSW, 1825-1844, 1860




EDWARDS, John Ashcroft (John Ashcroft EDWARDS)

Musician, professor of music, organist, vocalist

Born Liverpool, England, 1843
Active Melbourne, VIC, by 1866
Married Louisa JOHNSON (1844-1933), St. Mary's, Preston, VIC, 21 March 1866
Died Drouin, VIC, 31 January 1903

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+Ashcroft+Edwards+1843-1903 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EDWARDS-John-Ashcroft (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Johnson (from 1866, father-in-law)

THIS ENTRY IS A STUB ON PERSONNEL FIRST ACTIVE IN AUSTRALIA AFTER 1860


Documentation:

"IN INSOLVENCY", New South Wales Government Gazette (9 February 1883), 759

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article221661031 




EDWARDS, Solomon Nicholas (Solomon Nicholas EDWARDS; Mr. S. N. EDWARDS; Mr. S. EDWARDS; Nicholas Solomon EDWARDS)

Amateur vocalist

Born Ipswich, Suffolk, England, 21 October 1820; son of Nicholas EDWARDS (d. 1840) and Elizabeth KEALY (1803-1874)
Married (1) Sarah Ann GOODWIN (c.1818-1879), Ipswich, 1842
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 13/14 May 1850 (per Arabian, from Plymouth, 7 January)
Married (2) Annie BERRY, NSW, 1880
Died Surry Hills, NSW, 8 November 1897, aged 77 years

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Solomon+Nicholas+Edwards+1820-1897 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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Documentation:

Non-Conformist and Non-Parochial Registers, Piece 4664-1: Dr William's Library Registry, Birth Certificates, 1820-1824; UK National Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/2972/40612_B0151977-00210?pid=1856312 (PAYWALL)

Nicholas Solomon Edwards, Parish of St. Matthew, Ipswich . . . / [son of] Nicholas Edwards, Elizabeth daughter of John Kaley / . . . [born] 21 October 1820

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE", South Australian Register (16 May 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38452226 

Corrected list of passengers per Arabian, reported yesterday . . . Solomon Nicholas Edwards wife and two children . . .

"MISKA HAUSER'S FAREWELL CONCERT", South Australian Register (6 February 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49768614 

. . . Mr. Edwards, who we understand is also leaving Adelaide for a distant part of the colony, was scarcely so effective as on some former occasions. He was evidently indisposed; yet, though not marked with any striking excellencies, his vocal performance was without fault, which is not always the case with gentlemen amateurs . . .

"CONCERT AT GAWLER TOWN", Adelaide Observer (5 June 1858), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158120263 

A correspondent has sent the following:- "Mr. S. N. Edward gave a grand miscellaneous concert of vocal and instrumental music, on Monday last, in Mr. Jas. Martin's corn store, assisted by the following professionals:- Vocalists: Miss Lingellbach, Miss Petman, and Mr. Sanderson. Pianist, Miss Rowe. Mr. Edwards's song, "The Sea King" was encored, as were also two songs by Miss Lingellbach, sung in German . . .

"MADAME CARANDINI AT GAWLER TOWN", Adelaide Observer (26 June 1858), 1 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158123873 

A correspondent says:- "Madame Carandini gave a grand lyrical entertainment on Tuesday evening in the Gawler Institute. There was a goodly sprinkling of both sexes in attendance. Her only assistants were Signer Grossi, Mr. Lavenu, and Mr. Edwards, of this town, the latter having kindly volunteered his services . . .

"ANNIVERSARY OF THE GAWLER INSTITUTE", South Australian Register (18 October 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49780585 

. . . The beautiful glee, "Through lanes and hedgerows," was then sung by the Misses Tozer, Mr. J. W. Daniel, Mr. Edwards, and an amateur performer, in very good style . . . This was followed by "The standard-bearer," which was sung in very fine style by Mr. Edwards.

"COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT", Evening Journal (27 January 1870), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article196728567 

A complimentary concert to Mr. S. Edwards was given in White's Room on Wednesday evening, January 26. There was a good attendance in all parts of the home. Mr. Edwards has been favourably known in Adelaide and many country townships for some years past for his musical proclivities. Frequently when vocal effort was called into requisition for charitable purposes he has rendered efficient services. Being about to leave for Victoria, after a 20 years' residence in this colony, it was but fitting that a farewell demonstration for his benefit should be arranged under the auspices of local amateur and professional talent. The appeal was responded to very generally by the musical friends of Mr. Edwards, and in consequence a varied and highly attractive programme was prepared . . . Mr. Edwards's vocal powers were displayed to the greatest advantage in Glover's composition, "The Boatman of the Downs" . . .

"Deaths", The Sydney Morning Herald (10 November 1897), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14090339 

EDWARDS. - November 8, 1897, at his residence, 39 Nickson-street, Surry Hills, Nicholas Solomon Edwards, late Government Printing Office, beloved husband of Annie Edwards, after a long and painful illness, aged 77 years.




EDWARDS, William Povall (William Povall EDWARDS; W. P. EDWARDS; Mr. EDWARDS)

Bass vocalist, hotel keeper

Active Adelaide, SA, 1840-41
Active Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), November 1842
Active Fingal, VDL (TAS), 1843-45
Departed Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 7 February 1846 (passenger per Gilbert Henderson, for London)

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Summary:

Edwards is perhaps identifiable as the William Povall Edwards, son of John and Christiana Edwards, baptised at Lapley, Stafford, England, on 16 November 1807.

Edwards was briefly active in South Australia, as a hotelier and semi-professional vocalist, in 1840-41, promoting several concerts with George Bennett, as well as singing songs and glees at public dinners, notably for local figures associated with the South Australia Company, including Edward John Eyre and David McLaren.

He is perhaps the Edwards who arrived in Hobart Town from Adelaide, on the Marys, on 14 May 1842. He was in Hobart Town in November 1842, when he appeared in the St. Cecilia's day oratorio at St. Joseph's church. He was appointed postmaster at Fingal, in the north east of the island, in July 1843, and held the post until the beginning of 1846. He last appeared in public, as soloist for the Hobart Town Choral Society in February 1846, immediately before sailing for London.

Edwards's repertoire of solo songs included Handel's Arm, arm ye brave (from Judas Maccabaeus); Neukomm's Ye mariners of England and The land; Callcott's The last man and Friend of the brave; and Lover's Molly Carew (Lover).


Documentation:

Adelaide, SA, 1840-41:

[Advertisement], Adelaide Chronicle and South Australian Advertiser (18 February 1840), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article195859660 

CONCERT - at Mr. SOLOMON'S Rooms, in Currie-street.
Programme of Messrs. PLATTS and BENNETT's Concert, Wednesday Evening, 19th instant: -
Part First.
OVERTURE - "Samson" - Handel.
GLEE - A LADY; Messrs. EWENS, BENNETT and EDWARDS, "Here in cool grot." - Mornington.
SONG - Mr. EDWARDS, "Mariners of England - Neukomm.
SOLO - Violin, Mr. BENNETT - Mori.
DUETTO - A LADY and Mr. PLATTS, - "E fia Fer" - Mercadante.
GLEE - A LADY, Messrs. EWENS and PLATTS, "The Wreath." - Mazzinghi.
OVERTURE - "Henry the Fourth." - Martini.
Part Second.
OVERTURE - "Men of Prometheus." - Beethoven.
ROUND - A LADY, Messrs. EWENS, PLATTS and EDWARDS, "Yes, 'tis the Indian drum" - Bishop.
SONG - Mr. EWENS, "Maiden, I will ne'er." - Rodwell.
DUETT CONCERTANTE - Violin and Piano, Messrs. PLATTS and BENNETT, "Air from Zelmira" - Herz & Lafont.
CATCH - Messrs. EWENS, PLATTS, BENNETT, and EDWARDS, "Would you know." - Webbe.
FINALE - "God save the Queen."
Tickets, 7s. each, to be hail at the newspaper offices, and of Messrs. Platte and Bennett, Crippen-street, near the church.

"FIRST PROFESSIONAL CONCERT", South Australian Register (22 February 1840), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article27441216

The first professional concert given in Adelaide on Thursday night was so successful, and so numerously attended by the most respectable inhabitants, that we confidently look forward to an early repetition of the attempt . . . Mr. Edwards gave Neukomm's "Mariners of England" with much vigour, and he afterwards introduced another very beautiful song, well suited to his superb voice, in which he was rapturously encored . . .

"DINNER TO MR. McLAREN", Southern Australian (1 January 1841), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71613884 

"DINNER TO DAVID McLAREN, ESQ.", South Australian Register (2 January 1841), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article27442147

. . . The dinner, furnished by Mr. Edwards, of Stephens-place . . . At one end of the room an orchestra was fitted up. Mr. George Bennett was conductor of the music, and Mr. Edwards, Mr. Ewens, and two or three others, lent their able assistance. The music, songs, glees, &c., were executed in such a manner that several of them were rapturously encored . . .

Mr. McLaren then proposed - Continued prosperity to South Australia . . . Song - "The Land," - by Mr. Edwards . . .

Mr.Newland begged to propose a toast . . . Mrs. Gawler and the Ladies of South Australia . . . Mr. Hall begged, in the name of Mrs. Gawler, to return thanks . . . Song - "The Holly's the tree" - Mr. Edwards . . .

Mr. William Smillie proposed success to the South Australian Company, Glee - "Willie brew'd a peck o'maut," - Messrs. Edwards, Ewen, and Bennett . . .

"CONCERT", Southern Australian (5 January 1841), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71613901 

"THE CONCERT", Southern Australian (12 January 1841), 1 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71613932 

On Thursday evening last, a concert was held in the Company's buildings, Rundle-street, the expenses of which were defrayed out of the surplus which remained in the hand's of the stewards of the McLaren dinner. It was attended by the elite of Adelaide, and every thing we understand went off well.

"OPENING DINNER", Adelaide Chronicle and South Australian Literary Record (20 January 1841), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article195860506 

On Monday evening, Mr. Francie Mitchell gave his opening dinner at John o'Groat's house . . . several songs were sung in fine style by Mr. Edwards, Mr. Mitchell, and others . . .

[Advertisement], Southern Australian (9 February 1841), 1 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71614085 

Concert.
MESSRS. EDWARDS & BENNETT
BEG respectfully to inform the Gentry and Public of Adelaide and its vicinity, that their
CONCERT will take place in the large room in the South Australian Company's Building, Rundle-street, on
WEDNESDAY, February 10, 1841.
The principal Performers will be -
Mme. ELLIOTT, AND A LADY AMATEUR, Mr. EDWARDS, Mr. EWENS, Mr. LEE, Mr. ELLIOTT, Mr. BENNETT, AND OTHERS.
No pains will be spared to render the Orchestra as complete as possible.
Tickets, six shillings each, may be obtained at EDWARDS' Hotel, Stephens Place;
WATERLOO HOUSE, Hindley-street ; and Druman & HARVEY'S, Rundle-street.
the Doors will be opened at half past Seven o'clock; and the Performance will commence at Eight o'clock precisely.
The Programme will be given at the room. Stephens Place, Feb. 3, 1841.

"ST. PATRICK'S DAY", South Australian Register (20 March 1841), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article27442323 

The anniversary of the "Saint of the Green Isle" was celebrated with all due honor by a numerous and respectable party on Wednesday last - George S. Kingston, Esq., in the chair - Dr. O'Hea, croupier. The dinner and wines were provided by Fordham, and we need not say they were both excellent. The meeting was enlivened by numerous speeches and toasts. Mr. Edwards, whose vocal powers are so well known, sung beautifully several of Moore's favorite melodies; and an original duett between an English and a Scotch visitor afforded considerable amusement.

"QUEEN'S THEATRE. BENEFIT OF MR. LAZAR", South Australian Register (8 May 1841), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article27442450

. . . Mr. Edwards and a gentleman amateur, we observe, are to render their powerful vocal assistance . . .

As we anticipated, Lazar's benefit, on Monday night drew a crowded house . . . Between the pieces Mr. Edwards sung "The Land," with more than usual effect. A song from Edwards is something worth hearing at any time; but on Monday evening the treat was even richer than usual . . .

[Lits of signatures of colonists], The South Australian Government Gazette (13 May 1841), 3

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=mBFOAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA3 

William Povall Edwards, Stephens place, hotel keeper

[Advertisement], South Australian (13 August 1841), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71615140

CONCERT.
Under the immediate Patronage of His Excellency the Governor.
MESSRS. EDWARDS AND BENNET Beg to announce their intention of giving a CONCERT OF SACRED MUSIC, In the large Room of the South Australian Company's buildings, Rundle-street.
ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 13th, 1841.
Principal Performers: Mrs. ELLIOT, and a Lady Amateur.
Messrs. EDWARDS, EWENS, LEE, POOLE, ELLIOT, and BENNETT, assisted by Gentlemen Amateurs.
PROGRAMME.
PART 1ST.
OVERTURE - Occasional - HANDEL.
RECITATIVE & AIR - Mr. Edwards - Arm, Arm, ye Brave - HANDEL.
QUARTETT - Mrs. Elliot, Messrs. Edwards, Ewens, and Poole - Thou art gone to the Grave - GREATOREX.
AIR - Mr. Ewens - I know that my Redeemer liveth - HANDEL.
RECITATIVE & AIR - Mrs. Elliot Comfort ye - HANDEL.
CHORUS - And the Glory - HANDEL.
PART 2nd.
OVERTURE - Samson - HANDEL.
RECITATIVE & AIR - Lady Amateur - With Verdure Clad - HAYDN.
ANTHEM - Lady Amateur and Mr. Ewens - Hear my Prayer - KENT.
SONG - Mr. Edwards - The Last Man - CALLCOTT.
TRIO - Messrs. Edwards, Ewens, & Bennett - Disdainful of Danger - HANDEL.
GRAND CHORUS - The Heavens are telling - HAYDN.
Tickets, 7s 6d. each, or Family Tickets to admit three, 21s. each. To be had at Edwards' Hotel, Stephens' Place.
The Concert will commence precisely at Eight o'clock.

"THE CONCERT", South Australian Register (21 August 1841), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article27442716

The attendance at Messrs. Edwards and Bennett's Concert on Friday night, notwithstanding the rain and wind, was such as to presage decided success to their future efforts. The performance would have done no discredit to any provincial town in England. To individualise a few would be to do injustice to the many; we therefore content ourselves with a just, warm, and unqualified commendation of the performers generally. We trust that the lovers of music in Adelaide will support these concerts (for this was the first of a series), as they undoubtedly deserve - Independent.

[We regret extremely that the state of the weather and distance from the Concert Room prevented our attendance on the occasion. It is much to be desired that the taste for music which has been so creditably exhibited in Adelaide should be fostered by every useful means; and we trust Messrs. Edwards and Bennett will meet with sufficient encouragement to enable them to carry through the series of concerts they propose. In the present state of the streets of Adelaide, moonlight evenings, we think, are indispensable to a full attendance.] - Editors.

"THE PUBLIC DINNER TO EDWARD JOHN EYRE, ESQ.", Southern Australian (27 August 1841), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71615225 

. . . The dinner was in Mr. Edwards' first-rate style, and the wines of the very best quality. Music was provided, and Messrs. Edwards, Bennett, Ewens, and Hayward, did their very best to entertain the company after the various toasts . . .

"ST. ANDREW'S DAY", Adelaide Chronicle and South Australian Literary Record (1 December 1841), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article195861368 

YESTERDAY, being St. Andrew's Day, was celebrated by the Scottish portion of the community by a public dinner. The dinner took place in the new Music Saloon, adjoining the Sportsman's Inn, in Gouger-street . . . The following gentlemen sat down to dinner: - Birrell, Andrew . . . Edwards, Wm. . . . Ewens, Wm. . . . Hamilton, Rt. . . Wotherspoone, J. . . .

. . . Mr. Murray again rose and said he had a toast to propose, namely - "The Agricultural and Pastoral Interests of South Australia" . . .
Song - "The Land," by Mr. Edwards . . .

Some good songs were sung during the evening by Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Birrel, and Mr. Wotherspoon. Messrs. Edwards and Bennet also sung a few glees with great effect.

[Advertisement], Adelaide Chronicle and South Australian Literary Record (29 September 1841), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article195861201 

MESSRS. EDWARDS AND BENNETT beg to announce their intention of giving a Concert of Miscellaneous Music on Thursday next, the 30th instant, in the Large Room of the South Australian Company's New Buildings, Rundle-street.
PROGRAMME:
PART I.
OVERTURE - Otello - ROSSINI.
DUET - Messrs. Edwards & Ewens - I PURITANI — Sound the trumpet boldly - BELLINI.
DUET — Violin & Violoncello - Messrs. Bennett and Poole - REINGALE.
SONG - Lady Amateur - When crowned with Summer Roses - HOBBS.
GRAND VARIATIONS - Flute - On Malbrook - Gent. Amateur - BUCHER.
SONG - Mr. Edwards - Friend of the brave - CALLCOTT.
GLEE — A Lady, Messrs. Edwards, Ewens and Poole - If this delicious grateful Flower - HAWES.
PART II.
GRAND TRIO - Piano, Violin, and Violoncello - A Lady, Messrs. Bennett and Poole - HUMMELL.
SONG - Mr, Ewens - The Land of the West - LOVER.
GRAND DIVERTIMENTO - Violoncello - Mr. Poole - MAYESDER.
POLACCA - I Puritani - A Lady - Son Virgin - BELLINI.
SONG - Mr. Edwards - Ye Mariners of England - NEWSOMM [Neukomm].
DUET - A Lady and Mr. Ewens - The Butterfly - SALE.
FINALE - God save the Queen.
The Concert will commence precisely at 6 o'clock.
Tickets 6s each - to be had at Edward's Hotel, Stephens-place.

Hobart and Fingal, VDL (TAS), 1842-46:

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (22 November 1842), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8753114 

"LOCAL", The Courier (25 November 1842), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2953496 

On the preceding evening (Tuesday,) about three hundred persons assembled at the Catholic Chapel, in Macquarie-street, for the purpose of hearing the Oratorio, which had been gratuitously undertaken by the professional talent of the town in aid of the funds for that building . . . Besides the vocal powers of Mrs. Clarke's company, appeared a Mr. Edwards, in the fine musical production entitled "The last Man." This gentleman, though possessing a good bass voice, is evidently deficient in the theory of the art. Replete with recitatives and bold transitions as is the piece selected for his debut, Mr. Edwards allotted to himself a task beyond his means of accomplishment, and (determined that he should have the music as well as the world to himself,) by bidding adieu to the accompaniment, exposed the foible which characterises his attempts of pieces so elaborate, viz., a want of cultivation, destroying the merits of a naturally good voice . . .

"THE ORATORIO", Colonial Times (29 November 1842), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8753128 

On Tuesday evening last above two hundred persons assembled in St. Joseph's Church, Macquarie-street, for the purpose of hearing the Oratorio. We were sorry to perceive so many vacant seats, and could not help mentally inquiring how it was that several most respectable and wealthy of the Catholic body were absent on such an occasion; the majority of the audience were Protestants, and the receipts amounted to between £70 and £80. The pieces selected shewed great taste and judgment, and were upon the whole very fairly performed. When the services of performers are gratuitously given, we ought not to be too hypercritical, we were, therefore, sorry to read in a contemporary of Friday a critique upon Mr. Edwards who sung the beautiful piece of "the last man" in a style that gave the utmost gratification to all present; the critique betrays evident jealousy and envy, the former as we understand the critic considers "the last man" a sort of forte of his own, and the latter, as he much lacks that of which Mr. Edwards is so liberally possessed, viz., A GOOD VOICE.

"CONCERT", Colonial Times (6 February 1846), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8758084 

A miscellaneous concert, "in aid of the funds of the Choral Society," was given last evening in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute . . . Amongst the vocalists, we recognised Messrs. McGregor, Allen, and Madame Gautrot; and Mr. Edwards, well known to many of us, highly gratified the audience by his singing generally, and especially by his execution of the fine bass song, "Friend of the Brave." . . .

"CHORAL SOCIETY", The Observer (10 February 1846), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62136980 

A Concert, in aid of the funds of this society, took place on Thursday evening, in the Lecture-hall of the Mechanics' Institute. About sixty persons were present, and it is not surprising that there were so few, as only two days' notice was given of the Concert. The performance was good, opening with the Overture to De la Caravanne, which was played with spirit and in good time. The burthen of the entertainment was thrown on Mr. Edwards, who has sailed for England in the Gilbert Henderson, whose masterly performance of "Friend of the Brave" and "The Land" gained him deserved applause . . .

"SHIPPING NEWS", The Courier (11 February 1846), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2946326 

7 - Sailed the bark Gilbert Henderson., 517 tons, Tweedie, for London, with oil and bone-passengers . . . Mr. Edwards . . .

"THE CHORAL SOCIETY'S CONCERT", The Courier (11 February 1846), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2946312

This was a Concert worthy of the name. We have no hesitation in asserting that it has had no equal in Hobart Town, and, in the absence of Mr. Edwards, is not very soon likely to be equalled again . . . In the songs, Mr. Edwards well earned the palm which there were none to contest. With considerable compass and fullness of voice, there was a pervading mellowness of tone and a degree of pliancy and management which even in lands richer in the resources of musical talent, we have not often heard surpassed. His "Molly Carew," admirably given in the appropriate serio-comic style, and "The Land," were rapturously encored. It is much to be regretted that the society cannot longer avail itself of his valuable assistance . . .




EGERTON, Grace (Grace EGERTON) = Mrs. George CASE



EGLINTON, Charles (Charles EGLINTON)

Tenor vocalist ("pupil of Sims Reeves") ?

Active Ballarat, VIC, 1857

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Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Star (18 July 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66043242 

"THE CONCERTS AT THE JOHN O'GROAT HOTEL", The Star (18 July 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66043246

Shilling concerts, for a long time so popular and so largely patronised by the people in London and some of the large provincial towns in England, are to have a trial, it appears, on Ballarat. Mr. Farley, with an enterprise and good taste, deserving of commendation, has abandoned the "free and easy," and substituted a shilling concert in the long-room of his hotel. Miss Stewart, a highly accomplished artiste, whose occasional efforts during the past week have served to gain her many admirers, is to be the leading soprano, and Mr. Charles Eglinton (a pupil of Sims Reeves) the principal tenor. The music will consist of some of the choicest morceaux of the British and Italian masters, and to give effect to a series of glees, madrigass [sic, madrigals], and catches, several talented amateurs have volunteered their services. The first concert will be held this evening.





EIGENSCHENCK, Charles (Charles Henri Marie EIGENSCHENCK; Charles EIGENSCHENCK; also EIGENSHENK; EIGENSCHENK)

Musician, violinist, conductor, composer

Born Versailles, France, 2 August 1816, son of Philippe EIGENSCHENCK (1767-1844) and Marie WALBURG de Balthasar (d. 1866)
Married (1) Elphege BERNARD (d. 4 December 1847), Orléans, France, 17 June 1839
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 16 August 1855 (per Fanny Major, from San Francisco, 6 June)
Married (2) Emelia CROSBY, Scots Church, Sydney, NSW, 8 December 1859
Active New Zealand, by August 1867 until September 1869 (for Melbourne)
Died Fitzroy, VIC, 19 March 1880

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Summary:

Charles Eigenschenck was a son of the violinist Philippe Antoine Eigenschenck (born 5 February 1767, Saint-Germain en Laye, Paris; died Versailles, 11 December 1844) and Marie Walburg de Balthasar (d. 1866).

His father had served as a violinist in the Chapel Royal at Versailles from as young as the age of 13, c.1780 (see here in 1785), and was later music master to the pages in the king's household (see here in 1822).

Eigenschenck, père, was listed as an "ancien professeur de musique" in the directory of the Collége Royal de Versailles for 1845, though in fact he had died the previous December. Charles's elder brother, Joseph (1806-1886) succeeded to his father's posts (see here also in 1850).

Charles Eigenschenck married Elphege Bernard at Orléans, in 1839. She died there in 1847.

In 1846-47, he was enrolled as a member of the Association des artistes musiciens, and continued on the organisation's registers until 1850.

He evidently left France in mid 1850, and arrived in New York in the autumn, as orchestral leader with the Franck dance troupe from Paris. The company, of which Celestine Franck (previously of the Paris Opéra) and her sister Victorine were principal artists and Leon Espinosa an associate, appeared first at the Astor Place Opera House on 23 September. They then toured to Boston, Philadelphia, New Orleans, and, by April 1851, St. Louis. The company gave a short return season in New York in December 1851, before returning to France, though Espinosa stayed on in America, as so too did Eigenschenck.

He was in California by mid 1853, appearing in Sacramento, having been engaged as leader of the orchestra for Lola Montez's season.

Eigenschenck arrived in Sydney, from San Francisco, in August 1855, as musical director to Montez's touring company, which also included the eminent London theatrical vocalist Harriet Cawse Fiddes and her daughters, and the comedian and manager James Simmonds.

Though he is not listed separately, he probably joined the band at the Royal Victoria Theatre, then under the direction of John Winterbottom for the Montez company's short Sydney season, but appears thereafter not to have followed Montez on to Melbourne.

He next appears in his own right as leader of Winterbottom's orchestra at the newly opened "Our Lyceum" theatre in Sydney in July 1856. By December 1856, he and Winterbottom had transferred to the Royal Victoria Theatre for the summer season. During the winter season in 1857, with Alfred Usher as co-leader, they divided their time between popular drama at the Lyceum, and Anna Bishop's opera company at the Royal Victoria, under the musical direction of George Loder.

In May 1858, in concert with Miska Hauser and John and Edward Deane he played Haydn's Emperor Quartet. Under Lewis Lavenu, and later under Charles Packer, he was orchestra leader at the Prince of Wales Theatre in 1859, and conducted Ernani there in August.

He married his second wife, the actor Emelia Crosby (widow of Montez's former James Crosby), at Scots Church, Sydney, on 8 December 1859. She continued to appear professionally as Mrs. Crosby.

He was leading the orchestra at the Victoria and Prince of Wales theatres, Sydney, and for the Lyster Opera Company, at various times from 1862 and until 1866.

Thereafter, he spent two years, from mid 1867, as leader of the theatre orchestra at the prosperous port town of Hokitika, on the west coast of New Zealand.

Despite advertising, toward the end of his first year there, the sale of his extensive library and house, preparatory to leaving for Europe, probably as a result of having received new of his mother's death (in 1866), he and his wife stayed on in Hokitika until the spring of 1869, ultimately leaving not for Europe, but for Melbourne.

He returned at least once more to New Zealand, in late 1872, early 1873, as orchestra leader with the Lyster-Cagli opera troupe.

In February 1880, his "very old violin, dark brown, varnish worn off back and belly, ebony chin rest on left-hand side of belly with sphinx head. Value £100" was stolen at the theatre, probably an 18th-century French instrument. He died at home, a month later, in Fitzroy, aged 63.


Documentation:

[Advertisement], Sacramento Daily Union [California, USA] (4 July 1853), 2

https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SDU18530704.2.12.2

SACRAMENTO THEATRE. GRAND MUSICAL AND TERPSICHOREAN ENTERTAINMENT.
MLLE. LOLA MONTEZ, Begs leave to announce to the public of Sacramento that she will give a limited number of Concerts at the Sacramento Theatre, commencing on Tuesday Evening, July 5th.
She has secured the services of the celebrated violinist, MISKA HAUSER, and also MONSIEUR CHARLES CHERAL, whose wonderful performance on the Piano Russe, (a new instrument,) has excited the greatest admiration.
MONS. CHARLES EIGENSCHENCK, A violinist, who has recently arrived in this country will also assist on the occasion.

"CONCERT HALL", Sacramento Daily Union (6 August 1853), 2

https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SDU18530806.2.7 

One of the most decidedly pleasant resorts in the city, to the lover of excellent music, is the Concert Hall of Mr. F. A. Miller & Co., on Second street, between K and L. Among the distinguished performers whom it was our pleasure to listen to there an evening or two ago, were Monsieurs Chenal, Eigenschenck, Miller, and others, who performed alternately on the flute, violin, piano, guitar, clarionet, and bugle . . .

[News], Marysville Daily Herald [California, USA] (24 October 1853), 2

https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=MDH18531024.2.4 

The Roussets left for Marysville yesterday. Our up-river friends will be treated to some of the choicest dancing imaginable . . . The lovers of good music will enjoy a rich feast, as the troupe are accompanied by Mons. Eigenschenck, (as leader of the orchestra.) one of the most celebrated and accomplished musicians of the day. - State Journal.

"SHIPPING", The Sydney Morning Herald (17 August 1855), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12973004

August 16 - Fanny Major, American barque, 226 tons, Captain Hays, from San Francisco June 6, and Navigators Islands June 17. Passengers - Madame Lola Montez, Mrs. Fiddes, Misses Fiddes (2), Miss E. Spangenberg, Mr. and Mrs. P. Dolan and 2 children, Mrs. Dolan, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick, Messrs. Folland, James Simmonds, F. Jones, Napthali, Daniels, Hardinsank [sic], Drevan, Oswald, Harrison, and 8 in the steerage. Wilkinson, Brothers, and Co., agents.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (17 August 1855), 4

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CAPTAIN W. L. HAYS. ESTEEMED Sir,- We, the undersigned, passengers on board the barque Fanny Major, desire to express to you our appreciation of your uniform kindness to us during our voyage from San Francisco to Sydney . . . (Signed) Marie De Lindsfeld Heald "Lola Montez"; Patrick Dolan and lady, Catherine Dolan; Harriett Fiddes; Josephine M. Fiddes; Harriett F. Fiddes; B. Napthali; W. H. Drevar; G. W. Daniels; Esther M. Spangenberg; James Simmonds; F. Jones; Fred. Folland; Charles Eigenschenck.

ASSOCIATIONS: Lola Montez (dancer, actor); Harriet Fiddes (vocalist) and daughters; James Simmonds (manager); George Washington Daniels (actor)

"ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE", Empire (23 August 1855), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60165139 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. THIS EVENING. Thursday, August 23, 1855, the performances will commence with a New and Original Drama in five Eras, entitled LOLA MONTEZ IN BAVARIA.
Baron Newsbaumer, Mr. C. Jones; Baron Von Poppnenheim, Mr. Folland; Lola Montez; Countess of Lansfield, Mdlle. Lola Montez; Princess Vichillini, Miss Josephine Fiddes. To conclude with the Popular Comedietta, entitled THE FOUR SISTERS.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (9 July 1856), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12984620 

OUR LYCEUM THEATRE,
Under the Management of Messrs. STEPHENS and CRAVEN,
WILL OPEN MONDAY NEXT, JULY 14TH, 1856, On which occasion will appear the eminent Tragedian
Mr. G. V. BROOKE, assisted by MR. ROBERT HEIR, MRS. ROBERT HEIR (Late Miss Fanny Cathcart) . . .
THE BAND, under the able management of Mr. WINTERBOTTOM, will be found the most efficient in the colonies, and will include the following gentlemen.- M. Chas. Eigenschenck, leader,
Messrs. W. Tranter, Beans, Wilkinson, Strong, Seymour, Volpi, Sharpe, Richardson, &c., &c. . . .

"OUR LYCEUM", Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (13 September 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59762622 

. . . Who is not familiar with "Oliver Twist"? A dramatized version of which excellent work was successfully produced at this Theatre on Monday night . . . In concluding our notice this week, we feel we should be doing injustice, did we omit mention of the performances of Winterbottom, aided by Mr. C. Eigenschenck, a source of great attraction to "Our Lyceum".

"ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE", The Sydney Morning Herald (13 December 1856), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12990001 

There has been no lack of well selected entertainment at this establishment, while Cinderella has been the chief attraction . . . The orchestral department of this establishment is now under the direction of Mr. Winterbottom aided by M. Eigenschenck, and to them is owing much of that eclat which has attended the production of Cinderella . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (13 July 1857), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12998033 

OUR LYCEUM THEATRE - Lessees and Managers, Messrs. JAMES SIMMONDS and HOWARD . . .
An extensive corps de ballet and choral for the production of burlesques.
Conductors and leaders of orchestra, Messrs. Winterbottom, Usher, and Eigenschenck . . .

"ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. THE OPERA", The Sydney Morning Herald (18 July 1857), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12998277 

. . . Every department is now well filled. Of the merits of Madame Anna Bishop and the principal vocalists it is almost superfluous to make mention. The choral department has been chosen from all the available musical talent of the colonies, and the orchestra, numbering among its members Messrs. Winterbottom, Usher, Eigenschenck, Kohler, Wheeler, Tranter, &c., is under the direction of Mr. G. Loder . . .

[Advertisement], Bell's Life in Sydney (3 October 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59867401

. . . THE RETURN BALL will take place on Wednesday next, the 7th instant, at the Prince of Wales Theatre . . . By the kind permission of Colonel Stratton, the Band of her Majesty's 77th Regiment will attend, and Mr. Eigenschenck's celebrated Quadrille Band will also perform during the evening . . .

"CITIZENS RETURN FANCY DRESS BALL", Empire (8 October 1857), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60261545 

. . . The Band of the 77th regiment and Mr. Eigenschenck's were in attendance, and never have we heard a better selection of dance music, more effectively played than by those two bands last night . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (17 December 1857), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13004073 

MISKA HAUSER has the honour to announce that he will give a Grand Instrumental Concert THIS EVENING, December 17th, at the Concert Hall, Royal Hotel.
PROGRAMME. - PART I.
Quintetto - Mayseder for two violins, two altos, and violoncello -
Allegro, Adagio, Scherzo, Finale -
MISKA HAUSER, Messrs. Klein, J. Deane, E. Deane, and C. Eigenschenk . . .

"PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE", The Sydney Morning Herald (1 February 1858), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13005687

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. - TO-NIGHT, The New Comic Pantomime. HARLEQUIN EMIGRATION. - New company. - New Season. - Scenery, by Mr. Guy. Machinery, Mr. J. Kain. - New Music, composed by Mr. Charles Eigenschenck.

"CELEBRATION OF ST. PATRICK'S DAY IN WEST MAITLAND", Empire (19 March 1858), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60422882 

. . . Mr. Faning, assisted by Mr. Eigenschenck, played the airs which followed the toasts, and also other appropriate and enlivening interludes . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (1 May 1858), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13009524

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. - MISKA HAUSER has the honour to announce that his last Concert previous to his departure, per the European, will take place on MONDAY EVENING, May 3rd, 1858 . . .
PROGRAMME . . . PART II . . . 3. Quartette - God Save the Emperor - for two violins, tenor, and violincello - Haydn,
M. Hauser, Messrs. C. Eigenschenck, John Deane, and Edward Deane.

"MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC SUMMARY. MISKA HAUSER'S FAREWELL CONCERT", The month: a literary and critical journal (June 1858), 305-04

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/2535608678 

. . . Now we come to the benefciare himself. He played his fantasie from "Norma" beautifully perfect, and enhanced it exceedingly by his elegant arrangement of the accompaniment for sestette, played quite in keeping with him, by the Messrs. Deane and Eigenschenck . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (18 May 1858), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13010117 

AMERICAN AMPHITHEATRE - Prince of Wales Theatre. ROWE and MARSHALL, Managers - . . .
Leader of the orchestra, Mr. Charles Eigenschenck . . .

"MASONIC BALL", The Sydney Morning Herald (25 June 1858), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13021964 

The Annual Masonic Ball took place at the Prince of Wales Theatre last evening . . . The musical department was effective; eight members of the band of the 12th Regiment backed up the skilful operatic band of fourteen, which was presided over by M. Eigenscbenck as leader, and Mr. Winterbottom as conductor . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (3 July 1858), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13014104 

. . . MADAME AMALIA RAWACK begs to announce that her last CONCERT will take place on TUESDAY, July the 6th, at the PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE . . .
Conductor: Mr. John Deane. Leader: Mr. C. Eigenschenk . . .

"DISTRICT OF SYDNEY", New South Wales reports of crime . . . (25 November 1858), 1

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/1942/31842_216762-00184?pid=1476852 (PAYWALL)

Stolen between 2.30 and 5.30 p.m. on the 23rd instant, from the vest pocket of Charles Eigenschenck, whilst playing cricket in the Cleveland Paddocks, a gold Geneva watch with gold Albert seals, a French hook attached, "Morley," maker . . . at the same time, the contents of his pocket-book, viz.: a miniature of the late Mr. Crosby, a Philadelphia gold dollar, a copper cross, a silver dog, a silver horse, a small cocoanut carved with two figures, and a watch key with the imitation of a whip lash around it. The vest was lying with the above articles rolled up in it, with other portions of clothing, the owners of which were engaged in cricketing.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (17 March 1859), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13014287 

MORNING SELECTION OF SACRED AND SECULAR MUSIC, at the Prince of Wales Theatre,
THIS DAY, 17th March, 1859, for the BENEFIT of the ASYLUM FOR DESTITUTE CHILDREN, Randwick . . .
CONDUCTOR - Mr. Nathan . . .
Leaders of the Orchestra - Messrs. Paling, Eigenschenck, and Winterbottom . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (12 May 1859), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13024780 

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. - Lessee and manager, Mr. Charles Poole . . .
musical director, Mr. Winterbottom; leader, Mr. Eigenschenk . . .

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY MUSICAL FESTIVAL. On TUESDAY, July 19th, and THREE FOLLOWING DAYS, a series of GRAND MUSICAL PERFORMANCES will be held, to celebrate the opening of the HALL of the Sydney University . . .
FIRST VIOLINS.
Mr. John Deane, Conductor of the Philharmonic Society
Mr. Eigenshenk, leader of Orchestra at the Prince of Wales Theatre
Mr. Alfred Usher, leader of Orchestra at the Victoria Theatre . . .

"PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. PROMENADE CONCERT", Empire (29 July 1859), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60405950 

The second of these very admirable entertainments was given last night. Selections from various operas and other popular music of the day were performed to the great delight fof the audience. The compact and well-practised orchestra went through the overtures to Boieldieus's "La Dame Blanche," and Auber's "Masaniello," under Mr. Lavenu's conduct with admirable precision; and various valses, polkas, quadrilles &c., under the efficient lead of Mr. Eigenschenck, with all the brilliant effects produced by Mr. Vaughan, Mr. Kohler, &c. . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (5 August 1859), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13028805

BENEFIT FOR THE FAMILY OF THE LATE L. H. LAVENU . . .
A Committee, composed of the following gentlemen, was formed . . .
C. Eigenschenck, Esq., leader, Prince of Wales Theatre . . .

"THE OPERA. LUCREZIA BORGIA", Empire (23 August 1859), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60403618 

. . . only a limited audience was present at the Prince of Wales Theatre, last evening to witness the first representation of "Lucrezia Borgia" . . . There seems to be a fatality attending the conduct of the opera, scarcely has the lamented Lavenu departed to another sphere, than Mr. Packer is taken suddenly ill, and though we are fully convinced of Mr. Eigenschenck's talents as a musician and leader, yet it has never proved feasible, and, to speak plainly, it is an utter impossibility, that the same hand can lead and conduct an operatic performance. The effect of the attempt to do so was very plainly visible last night, though the defect will be remedied to-night, by, we believe, the engagement of another conductor . . .

"PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE", Empire (5 September 1859), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60402740

The lyric drama has been progressing favourably during the week. On Monday, "Ernani" was again given, and on Tuesday, the regular opera night, the established favourite "Il Trovatore," to a full house. The operatic drama of "Rob Roy" was played on Wednesday . . . On Thursday evening, Bellini's "Sonnambula" was performed, the audience being numerous and enthusiastic. The addition of Mr. Hertz, as first violin, increased the steadiness and efficiency of the orchestra, Mr. Eigenschenck being enabled to devote his entire attention to conducting the opera. The management has acted wisely, during the sort of interregnum occasioned by the decease of one conductor and the illness of his successor, in only producing such operas as, from being well known, required no great exercise of orchestral power . . .

[Advertisement], Empire (10 September 1859), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60406134 

. . . THIS DAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH, 1850 . . . a GRAND MORNING CONCERT will be given at the PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE,
on the afternoon above mentioned, at half-past 2 o'clock.
The entertainment will comprise selections from IL TROVATORE, ERNANI, FREISCHUTZ, &c. &c.
Including the celebrated MISERERE of Verdi, with full Chorus, Supported by
MADAME CARANDINI, MADAME SARA FLOWER, MR. WALTER SHERWIN, MR. FRANK HOWSON, MR. JOHN GREGG, MR. R. KOHLER.
Conductor - Mr. C. S. PACKER
Leader - Mr. C. EIGENSCHENCK
Full Orchestra and Chorus . . .

"VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT AT BALMAIN", The Sydney Morning Herald (12 November 1859), 13

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13033107 

Last night a grand concert of vocal and instrumental music was held in aid of the funds of the School of Arts, Balmain, in the school-house, Adolplhus-street . . . Mr. Richardson's admirable flute solo from Verdi's opera Il Trovatore (with a skilful accompaniment by Mr. Eigenschenck) came next . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (22 November 1859), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13033565 

GRAND ORCHESTRAL UNION AND VOCAL CONCERT.- The first of a series of MONSTER CONCERTS, for the benefit of the Dramatic and Musical Artistes, late of the Victoria and Prince of Wales Theatres, will take place on WEDNESDAY, 23rd instant, at the SCHOOL OF ARTS, when the following combination of talent will appear.
Pianist - Mr. C. Packer
Leaders - Messrs. Usher and Eigenschenck
Second Violins - Messrs. Josephson and Hall
Tenori - Messrs. Rice and Davis
Violoncello - Mr. F. Howson, jun.
Contra Bassi- Messrs. Chate and Brown
Flauto - Messrs. Vaughan and Gallagher
Clarinetti - Messrs. Johnson and Taylor
Cornetti - Messrs. Prince and Fredericks
Saxe Tuba - Mr. Bligh
Tympani and Side Drum - Messrs. Thorpe and Dalton
Solo Cornet, Flageolet, and Concertina- Mr. R. W. Kohler . . .

"MARRIAGES", Empire (13 December 1859), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64094350 

EIGENSCHENCK - CROSBY - On Thursday last, the 8th inst., by special license, at St. Andrew's Scots Church, Sydney, by the Rev. John Dougall, Charles Eigenschenck to Emelia Crosby.

"ITALIAN OPERA", The Sydney Morning Herald (18 May 1860), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13040732 

Arrangements have at length been effected by Mr. Samuel Colville, the enterprising manager of the Prince of Wales Theatre, which are shortly to result in the production here, on a scale of unequalled attraction, of the grand Opera; to be continued for one month only, four nights per week, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays . . . With this in view engagements have been already concluded with the long expected artists, the Signora and Signor Bianchi, who arrived in this city from Victoria on Friday evening last. . . . The six operas which will be produced are, II Trovatore, Lucrezia Borgia, Ernani, Nabucodonosor, Norma, and Traviata; and the season is to commence on the 29th instant - next Tuesday week. The following engagements have already been entered into: Signor Cesare Cutolo, conductor; and a full and efficient orchestra, in which will be comprised the well-known piano instrumental performer, Monsieur Eigenschenk, and Monsieur Paltzer - the last-named gentleman having been expressly brought up to Sydney from Melbourne for this occasion . . .

"ITALIAN OPERA", The Sydney Morning Herald (30 May 1860), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13041196 

. . . The orchestra, in all respects, was sufficiently powerful, but at the same time well balanced, and the manner in which the instrumentation was performed evidenced assiduity at rehearsal; it was very ably conducted by M. Paltzer, and led by M. Eigenschank [sic] . . .

"COPY OF PROTEST", Empire (12 June 1860), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60411624 

Prince of Wales Theatre, Sydney, Tuesday Morning, May 22nd, 1860.
WE, the undersigned, professors of music, vocal and instrumental, and also the chorus engaged in the forthcoming Opera, season, deem it a bounden duty, taking into consideration an article appearing in this morning's Empire, to protest against the ability of Sig. CUTOLO, as a conductor of grand opera, at the same time believing him to be, without doubt, an excellent pianist; but from inexperience, unable to wield the baton as conductor.
GIOVENINA BIANCHI, EUGENIO BIANCHI, OCTAVIA HAMILTON, CLELIA HOWSON . . . C. EIGENSCHENK, leader . . .

"MR. WINTERBOTTOM", Empire (14 August 1861), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60486950 

A very gratifying testimonial was presented to Mr. Winterbottom, the eminent bassoonist and conductor, previous to his departure from Sydney, yesterday, for Melbourne, en route for England, by several of the artistes who have been members of the corps d'orchestre, under Mr. Winterbottom, since he arrived in these colonies. The testimonial consisted of a handsome frame, containing photographic portraits, very beautifully executed by Mr. Glaister, of Pitt-street, of Mr. Winterbottom himself (in the centre), surrounded by those of the following artistes: Mr. Eigenschenck (leader), Mr. J. Hall (second violin), Mr. Rice (viola), Mr. Vaughan (flute), Mr. Chate (basso), Mr. Prince (cornet), Mr. Seamore (trombone), and Mr. Sharp (drums); all of whom, we understand, have, with slight intermission, been connected with Mr. Winterbottom during the last nine years in his professional career in Australia. The manner in which they have thus testified their regard and sympathy for their late talented conductor, is at once appropriate and suggestive, and we doubt not, will be long cherished by the accomplished artiste to whom it has been offered, and whose departure from these colonies will create a vacuum in the musical world which it will be extremely difficult to supply.

"THE CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME", The Sydney Morning Herald (28 December 1861), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13066403 

. . . The managers of the Royal Victoria Theatre have made every effort to provide a pantomimic spectacle not below the exigencies of the occasion . . . the pantomime of Aladdin, or the Wonderful Scamp, is undoubtedly equal to anything of the kind ever yet produced in the colony . . . The music of the entire entertainment is composed and arranged by Mr. Charles Eigenschenck, the burlesque being produced under the general direction of Mr. Rayner . . .

"THE VICTORIA THEATRE", The Sydney Morning Herald (1 March 1862), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13225088

A change in the management of this theatre will take place in April next. Mr. William Dind is to become the lessee . . . the Lyster opera troupe are also to appear during the season, these engagements render the company at all times a very strong one. Mr. Eigenschenck will retain his position as leader of the orchestra . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (1 December 1862), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13070230 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. The sensation drama THE PEEP O' DAY, OR SAVOURNEEN DEELISH. New scenery by Mr. W. J. Wilson. Machinery by A. Wallace. Music by C. Eigenschenck . . .

[Advertisement], Empire (11 September 1863), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60548114 

PRINCE OF WALES OPERA HOUSE.
Sole Lessee - Mr. W. S. LYSTER . . .
FRIDAY EVENING, September 11 . . .
Daring the evening, the Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Eigenschenck, will perform, the following selections: -
Overture - Masanielo - Auber
Quadrille - Semiramide - Jullien
Selection - "Lucrezia Borgia" - Donizetti
Waltz - "Eily Mavourneen" - C. Coote
Quadrille - "Attila" - Chas. D'Albert . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (25 July 1864), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13099006 

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee and manager, Mr. James Simmonds . . .
Leader of the orchestra - Mr. Eigenschenck . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (3 January 1865), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article30935346 

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. James Simmonds.
Continued TRIUMPHANT SUCCESS of the GRAND CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME.
HARLEQUIN KING GANDER, AND MOTHER GOOSE, and the THREE PRINCES IN THE TOWER; or the MAGIC GLASS DISTAFFS . . .
New Overture and incidental Music, arranged by Mons. Charles Eigenschenck . . .

"THE OPERA", Empire (25 April 1865), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60570073 

The return of the company under the direction of Mr. W. S. Lyster, will afford no small gratification to the public of Sydney . . . The band was, perhaps, never before, so complete, and, under the able directorship of Mr. George Loder, must render its music in a style never yet surpassed. Mons. Fleury is leader, assisted by Mr. C. Eigenschenck, J. Hall, Hoare, Landbory [Lundbourg] and Hodge (clarionets), Creed Royal (flute), Rice and Hart (viola and violincello), McCoy (bassoon) . . .

"THE PRINCE OF WALES OPERA HOUSE", Sydney Mail (7 April 1866), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166660684 

. . . Thanks to Mr. Lyster's enterprise, [the opera] is brought within the range of all classes . . . The orchestra comprised nearly all the leading musicians in the colonies, including Creed Royal, Hodge, Lundborg, and Eigenshenck, the whole being under the direction of Mr. George Loder, who also acted as conductor last season . . .

{Advertisement], Illustrated Sydney News (16 April 1866), 16

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63512891 

LYSTER'S ROYAL ITALIAN AND ENGLISH OPERA COMPANY.
PRINCE OF WALES' OPERA HOUSE. SUBSCRIPTION SEASON FOR 1866 OF TWENTY-FOUR NIGHTS . . .
Conductor and Composer - MR. GEORGE LODER. Leader, Mr. J. Hall . . .
1st Violins: M. Eigenshenck, Mr. Isaacs, Mr. Hoare . . .

[Advertisement], West Coast Times (15 August 1867), 3

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WCT18670815.2.16.2

PRINCE OF WALES OPERA HOUSE. Proprietor and Manager - Mr. J . Bartlett. To-night, THURSDAY, Aug. 15th, Great attraction for the First Benefit in Hokitika of Mr. CHARLES EIGENSCHENCK, Musical Director and Leader of the Orchestra . . . A Grand Musical Melange . . .

[Advertisement], West Coast Times (19 December 1867), 3

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WCT18671219.2.17.4

[Advertisement], West Coast Times (5 November 1867), 3

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WCT18671106.2.10.3 

Auctioneers. THIS DAY, At 12 o'clock. BOOKS! BOOKS!! BOOKS!!! RICHARD REEVES AND CO. will sell by public auction, THIS DAY, at 12 o'clock, 300 volumes valuable Books, consisting of Novels, Standard, Historical and other works; the library of Mr. Charles Eigenschenck, who is leaving for England. Terms cash. No reserve.

[Advertisement], West Coast Times (16 December 1867), 3

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WCT18671216.2.13.5 

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19. At 3 o'clock. VALUABLE FREEHOLD SECTION, WITH FIRST-CLASS FAMILY RESIDENCE THEREON, North Revell street. JAMES CRAIG has received instructions from Mr. Charles Eigenschenck, to sell by Auction, on the premises, North Revell street, next the Sun Dial Hotel, on Thursday, Dec. 19, at 3 o'clock, - That substantially built and well finished Family Residence (at present in his occupation), consisting of five rooms, with kitchen detached, lined and papered throughout; together, with Freehold Section 33ft by 165ft deep, fenced in. Terms liberal, at sale.

[Advertisement], West Coast Times (9 September 1868), 3

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WCT18680909.2.16.2 

DUKE OF EDINBURGH THEATRE. Sole Proprietor - Mr. J. J. Bartlett. FAREWELL COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO MR. J. J. BARTLETT, (Prior to his departure for Dunedin,) THURSDAY EVENING, SEPT. 10 . . . A complete orchestra, under the able baton of Mr. Charles Eigenschenk, Chef d'Orchestre (from the Conservatoire Paris) - Messrs. Cullimore, Cooze, Buckingham, Dobson, &c. . . .

[Advertisement], West Coast Times (25 December 1868), 3

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WCT18681225.2.15.4 

DUKE OF EDINBURGH THEATRE. Lessee, Mr. B. M. Nathan;
Musical Director, Mr. E. Salamon; Leader, Mr. C. Eigenschenck . . .
To-moorow Evening, Saturday, Boxing Night . . . Concluding with the Grand Chistmas Pantomime,
PALLADIN THE DISGUISED PRINCE; or HARLEQUIN GIANT GOBBLEALL.
Music composed and arranged by Messrs Salamon and Eigenschenck . . .

[News], West Coast Times (23 April 1869), 2

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WCT18690423.2.7 

Another attempt will be made to introduce the legitimate drama in Hokitika . . . We understand the company will open at the Duke of Edinburgh Theatre about the 9th or 10th of May . . . We must not forget to mention that Mr. C. Eigenschenck, so favorably known to the Hokitikians, has been engaged to lead the orchestra.

[Advertisement], West Coast Times (26 May 1869), 2

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WCT18690526.2.5 

The third anniversary of the Hokitika Lodge of the Independent Order of Oddfellows was celebrated last night by a ball, held at Hanson's Assembly Rooms . . . The music was very good, a full band being provided, under the leadership of Mr. Eigenschenk, and dancing was continued until about four o'clock in the morning . . .

"PORT OF HOKITIKA . . . PASSENGERS OUTWARDS", West Coast Times (17 September 1869), 2

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WCT18690917.2.3.1

Per Sarah and Mary, for Melbourne - Mrs. Eigenschenck . . .

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . ARRITED. JULY 2.", The Argus (4 July 1870), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5824624 

City of Adelaide, A.S.N. Co.'s S.S., 615 tons, D. Walker, from Sydney 20th ult. Passengers - saloon: Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Lyster . . . Levey, Eigenschenk, Royal, Kohler, Verso, McCoy . . .

"ITALIAN OPERA", Star (12 December 1872), 2

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18721212.2.8 

Messrs. Lyster and Cagli's Italian Opora Company commenced a season - to extend over three weeks - last evening at the Canterbury Music Hall, to a fashionable and appreciative audience. A marked improvement has taken place since the company's last visit to Christchurch . . . The orchestra is conducted by Signor Alberto Zelman, with M. Eigenschenk as leader. First violin, Mr. Leach; ripiano, Herr Richty; clarionet, Mr. Howard; flute, Mr. Royal; double bass, Mr. Brown; cornet, Mr. Hore . . .

[News], Mercury and Weekly Courier (28 February 1880), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59576779 

Stolen from Charles Eigenschenck, 5 Johnston-street, Fitzroy, out of the orchestra of the Opera House, Bourke-street east, Melbourne, on 16th or 17th inst., a black case, much damaged, containing two violin bows, and a very old violin, dark brown, varnish worn off back and belly, ebony chin rest on left-hand side of belly with sphinx head. Value £100.

"DEATHS", The Argus (20 March 1880), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5979114

EIGENSCHENCK. - On the 19th inst., at his residence, 5 Johnston-street, Fitzroy, Charles Eigenschenck, musician, aged 65 years. Deeply regretted.


Bibliography and resources:

Thomas Allston Brown, A history of the New York stage from the first performance in 1732 to 1901 . . . volume 1 (New York: Dodd, Mead, and Company, 1903), 419

https://archive.org/details/ahistorynewyork05browgoog/page/n432 

[THE ASTOR PLACE OPERA HOUSE] . . . Sept. 24, 1850, the Parisian Ballet Troupe, under the direction of Robert Kemp, and a vaudeville company appeared. The debut in America was made of Mme. Celestine Frank, premier danseuse; Mlle. Victoria Frank, Mlle. Espinosa, pantomimist, and Mons. Gredule. Emily Waldegrave was also in the organization. Mr. Kreutzer and Mons. Eigenschenk were leaders . . .

Harmonium et anches libres: recherche avancée; posted 2011-12

http://harmonium.forumactif.org/search?search_author=eigenschenck&show_results=posts

"Charles Eigenschenck", AusStage

https://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/contributor/?id=439072

"EIGENSCHENCK Charles-Henri-Marie", Association des artistes musiciens, IREMUS (institut de recherche en musicologie)

http://iremus.huma-num.fr/aam/eigenschenck-charles-henri-marie 

EIGENSCHENCK, Charles-Henri-Marie; Annuaire: [18]46-50; Résidence: 46-47: Orléans; No. Sociétaire: 1/746

"Charles Henry Marie Eigenschenck", Geneanet

https://gw.geneanet.org/darbois?n=eigenschenck&oc=&p=charles+henry+marie




EINHAUSER, Johann (Johann EINHAUSER; Herr EINHAUSER)

Musician, vocalist, Tyrolese minstrel

Born Tyrol, Austria, c. 1824
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 28 April 1853 (per James L. Bogert, from London, 27 January, via the Cape, aged "29")
Active Melbourne and Geelong, VIC, May and June 1853
Active Castlemaine, Geelong, and Melbourne, VIC, May to July 1854

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Johann+Einhauser+musician (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EINHAUSER-Johann (shareable link to this entry)


Documentation:

Holaus and company, 1852

Certificate of arrival, Port of London, 20 December 1852; UK National Archives, HO2/236/4372-78

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/136827:1587 (PAYWALL)

Date of Arrival: 20th Dec'r 1852 /
Johann Einhauser / Alois Hollaus / Johann Dremel /
Balthasar Larch / Felix Rahm / Andreas Gredler / Anton Margreiter /
Profession: Saddlers / Natives of: Tyrol / From Rotterdam per Concordia . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Alois Holaus (minstrel); Johann Dremel (minstrel); Andreas Gredler (minstrel);
it is unclear whether Feliz Rahm, Balthasar Larch, and Anton Margreiter also performed, as none were specifically billed doing so in Australia

Names and descriptions of passengers, per James L. Bogert, from London, 14 January 1853, for Hobson's Bay, 26 April 1853; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3402227A-F96C-11E9-AE98-FF6251ADC8F4?image=152 (DIGITISED)

. . . Dremble [Dreml] Johan / 29 / Tyrolese . . .
Einhauser Johan / 29 / Tyrolese . . .
Gredler Andre / 30 / Tyrolese . . .
Holons [Holaus] Alois / 31 / Tyrolese . . .
Larch Walhauser [Balthasar] / 29 / Tyrolese . . .
Margnuten [Margreiter] Anton / 32 / Tyrolese . . .
Rahm Veit / 28 / Tyrolese
Rahm Felix / 23 / [Tyrolese]

ASSOCIATIONS: Veit Rahm (musician, ? elder brother of Felix)

"MUSICAL", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (4 May 1853), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4792247

We hear great things of a party of new musical performers which has arrived in the James L. Bogart [sic]. It consists of a number of Tyrolean chorus singers who have had the honor of appearing, with distinguished success, before Her Majesty at Windsor, and at many of the seats of the English nobility. The leader is named Herr Veit Rahm, and in addition to their vocal accomplishments, they perform on a peculiar national instrument, equal in antiquity (we perceive by their programme), with the bagpipe, but we trust resembling that most abominable of instruments in no other particular. We believe that arrangements are in progress for introducing their performances to a Melbourne public, but at present we can give no information as to the "when" or the "where".

"THE TYROLESE", The Argus (10 May 1853), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4792444 

Many of our readers lost a novel and interesting treat last evening, in the first entertainment of the Tyrolese singers, of whom we recently made mention. The performances had not indeed been announced in the usual way; the inhabitants of the Tyrol not yet being impressed, we presume, with the advantages of that highest privilege of intellectual man, the power of appealing to his fellows through the agency of an advertisement. The attendance was consequently not so numerous as it would have been, or as the performers deserved. The party consists of five male singers, and they perform quintettes, duets, with chorus and other pieces, in a very pleasing and original style, approaching the German quartettes more than any other musical performances which have been offered to a Melbourne audience. The alto and basses are particularly good, and long practice together gives the whole party great precision and correctness in their chorusses. They appear in their national dress, which is handsome but peculiar, with wide-brimmed peaked hats, decked with feathers, ribbons, and artificial flowers; scarlet waistcoats, gaily decorated black knee breeches, white stockings, and highlows, with belts of astonishing width, decorated in a style reminding one precisely of the Government stamp on a pill box. The whole group imparted so thoroughly a Tyrolean air to the large room at the Mechanics', that one could almost fancy a bust of Shakspeare hardening into an iceberg, wild strawberries clustering round the dusty waratah, and a living chamois perched upon the piano usually sacred to the genius of Buddee. The performance was varied by a a couple of fantasias on the national instrument called the "zitter," which is a species of guitar, but lying flat upon the table in stead of being held guitar fashion. It is a pretty little tinkling instrument, and the effects produced were pleasing enough to elicit an encore in both instances. It is the zitter which was lately spoken of as equalling in antiquity that pride of a Scotsman's heart, the bagpipe. In all other respects we confess we prefer it to that most execrable of noise producers. His Excellency was present, and although the room was not filled, we trust that the encouragement received would be sufficient to induce a repetition of the performance on an early day, of which we will endeavor duly to advise our readers.

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles La Trobe (governor)

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer [VIC] (12 May 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article94360112 

THEATRE ROYAL. MR. COPPIN begs to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has engeged, at an enormous expense, for THREE NIGHTS ONLY,
Viz :-Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the 12th, 13th and 14th instant, those celebrated
TYROLESE MINSTRELS, HERR BAHON [RAHM], HERR HOLAUS, HERR GREDLER, HERR DREME [sic] & HERR EINHUSER
Who had the honor of giving their celebrated entertainment, BY COMMAND, and in the presence of her most gracious Majesty,
QUEEN VICTORIA, PRINCE ALBERT, AND ALL THE ROYAL FAMILY, AT THE PALACE.
Her Majesty's pleasure was expressed, through the Master of the Royal Household, at both their
VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, Which Letter, bearing the Seal of State, they now have in their possession . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Coppin (proprietor); Theatre Royal (Geelong venue)

[Advertisement], The Argus (14 May 1853), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4792603

GRAND CONCERT, THURSDAY [sic TUESDAY] EVENING, MAY 17th,
(Under the Patronage of His Excellency, the Lieutenant-Governor),
HERR RAHM and Company, Tyrolese National Mountain Singers, who have been performing with immense success at St. James' Theatres, London, before Her Majesty the Queen, at Windsor Castle, and on several occasions before Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, will have the honor to give a grand vocal and National Concert, at the Protestant Hall, Melbourne.
The company, who are five in number, will sing in their National Costumes . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Protestant Hall (Melbourne venue)

"TYROLESE SINGERS", The Argus (18 May 1853), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4792711 

These astonishing vocalists gave their second entertainment in Melbourne last evening. The weather was most unfavorable, and the attendance consequently not numerous. The national instrument, the zitter, on which two arias were skilfully executed by Herr Rahm, has a tone not unlike the concertina, though somewhat more sonorous, its lower notes reminding the hearer of the bassoon or oboe. The melody and accompaniment were sustained with accuracy by the performer, and he was loudly applauded at the close. The whole of the five voices were heard with good effect in the Tyrolese national song, a quintette, displaying in an admirable manner that peculiar style of melody for which the inhabitants of the Tyrol are so justly celebrated. The comic chorus, interspersed with orchestral imitations, after the fashion of the old English melody, King Cole, excited much laughter. There is a degree of perfection in the singing of the melodies, which has rarely been attained by any except companies long in the habit of performing with one another. The author of a popular treatise on the art has termed this quality "togetherness," which imparts a charm to their pieces, rarely heard except in the performances of families of musicians, such as the Hutchisons and the Distins. God save the Queen closed the performance.

ASSOCIATIONS: Hutchinson family (singers); Distin family (brass players)

[Advertisement], The Argus (7 June 1853), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4793292 

GRAND CONCERT. Under the Patronage of His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor.
HERR RAHM, and Company, Tyrolese National Mountain Singers . . . will give a Grand Vocal and National Concert,
at the Mechanics' Institution, Wednesday Evening June 8th,
Friday Evening, June 10th, at the Protestant Hall,
Saturday Evening, June 11th, at the Protestant Hall . . .

NOTE: After this concert, Veit Rahm appears to have left the part and gone alone to Sydney; but they are recorded performing with him again in mid 1854, as see immediately below:

[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (27 May 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202633253 

GRAND CONCERT given by Herr Rahm's celebrated Tyrolese Singers,
Herr Rahm, Holaus, Gredler, Dreml, and Einhauser,
at "The Hall of Castlemaine," On Saturday the 27th of May, and Monday the 29th of May, the above Minstrels will perform in full national costume,
as played before Her Majesty Queen Victoria, August 7th, 1852, and will sing Quintetts, Quartetts, Trios, Duetts, Solos, and Comic and Sentimental songs.
- Herr Rahm will perform on the celebrated national Instrument the Zitter. Doors open at Half-past Seven, to commence at Eight. Reserved seats 7s. 6d.; Back seats 5s.

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer [VIC] (13 July 1854), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91932472

GRAND CONCERT. HERR RAHM'S celebrated Tyrolese Singers, HERR RAHM, HOLAUS, GREDLER, DREML, and EIYHAUSER [sic] . . .
at the Music Hall, Geelong Hotel, on THURSDAY, FRIDAY, and SATURDAY, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of July . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (28 July 1854), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4795706 

CRITERION HALL. Great Collins-street. This (Friday) Evening, July 28th, 1854.
Last Night but One of Herr Rahm's Company of Singers.
Only Six Nights more of Fakir of Ava . . . E. TOTTEN, Manager.

ASSOCIATIONS: Elbert Totten (manager); Criterion Hall (Melbourne venue)

"THE TYROLESE MINSTRELS", The Courier [Hobart, TAS] (7 August 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2243391 

Herr Rahm and his talented companions are so far successful that they obtain most abundant and unmistakeable applause from large audiences that understand not a word of the songs sung. The harmony of voices is so charming that a subject is unnecessary. Rainer's Serenades have been praised, and deservedly, for the skill with which they sing together. The Tyrolese Minstrels have the advantage of their national cultivation of a style of vocal music that admits of beautiful harmonic effects. Their performance too is novel, and is of a very refined kind, calculated to attract and please those who love music for itself. That it does so here is evidenced by the character of the audiences. It is to be wished that people who go merely pour passer le temps would less interrupt by their talking and noisy demeanour the enjoyment of those who can enter fully into the loftier enjoyment of music. Geese, it is true, have earned historic renown by saving the Capitol, but their performance is fatal to both melody, and harmony. Herr Rahm's solos on the Zither are delightful. The tuneful chime of the "Evening Bells" would never tire the weary sense. Both he and his associates deserve well of the public for their introduction of a new entertainment of a really superior character. There can be little doubt that they will become highly popular, and that their present short engagement will have to be prolonged to an indefinite period before the public will cry "Hold, enough!"
- Melbourne Herald, July 27.


Bibliography and references:

Martin Reiter, Die Zillertaler Nationalsänger im 19. Jahrhundert (St. Gertraudi: Artina-Verlag, 1989)

Kurt Gänzl, "THE MOVING PICTURE SHOW . . . and Tyrolean singers", Kurt of Gerolstein, posted 15 October 2018

https://kurtofgerolstein.blogspot.com/2018/10/the-moving-picture-show.html 




EISEN, William (William EISEN; Herr EISEN)

Bandmaster, teacher of music, retired military bandmaster

Active Sydney, NSW, by mid 1864; until early 1866

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EISEN-William (shareable link to this entry)

THIS ENTRY IS A STUB ON PERSONNEL FIRST ACTIVE IN AUSTRALIA AFTER 1860


Summary:

In June 1864 "Herr W. EISEN, formerly Bandmaster in South Cork Light Infantry Regiment of Militia, Dublin, and late Bandmaster in H.M.'s 7th Royal Fusiliers", evidently recently arrived from service in India, advertised for pupils on "Flute, Clarionet, Oboe, Cornet, Saxhorn, or any other wind Instruments" and in "Theory of Harmony and Musical Composition" from his residence in Palmer-street, Woolloomooloo. That month he also appeared at the Victoria Theatre in a benefit for the Hebrew Philanthropic Society, playing flute obligato Caroline Joel in Bishop's Lo! here the gentle lark.


Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (8 June 1864), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13096237

VICTORIA THEATRE . . . On WEDNESDAY EVENING, June 8th, 1864, A BENEFIT In aid of the funds of the HEBREW PHILANTHROPIC SOCIETY . . . 1. Lo! Here the Gentle Lark - Bishop - With flute obligato - W. Eisen - Mrs. C. JOEL . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (21 June 1864), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13088095

MUSIC - Herr W. EISEN, formerly Bandmaster in South Cork Light Infantry Regiment of Militia, Dublin, and late Bandmaster in H.M.'s 7th Royal Fusiliers, begs to announce that be is prepared to receive PUPILS for the undermentioned instruments, viz.: - Flute, Clarionet, Oboe, Comet, Saxhorn, or any other wind Instrument. He likewise gives instructions in Theory of Harmony and Musical Composition. For terms, apply at his residence.
299, Palmer-street, Woolloomooloo.

Sands' Sydney directory . . . 1865, 99

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/1907/rdaus1863_078557__0000_07_b-0056?pid=7867 (PAYWALL)

[Palmer Street] 297 Eisen, William, professor of music

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (29 April 1865), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13104562 

WANTED, PUPILS for the Flute, Oboe, Clarionet, Cornet, Saxhorn, &c. Terms, moderate. W. Eisen, 299, Palmer-street. Daytime and evening.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (27 May 1865), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13113556

MR. W. EISEN gives Lessons on the Flute, Oboe, Clarionet, Cornet, &c. 299, Palmer-street.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (4 October 1865), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13119821

MADAME SOHIER'S WAXWORK EXHIBITION . . .
An efficient Band has also been organised under the leadership of Herr Eisen.




ELDER, Amy (Amelia Ann NINNIS; Mrs. Thomas ELDER; Mrs. John Stanislaw GOODGER)

Amateur vocalist, composer

Born Melbourne, VIC, 1860; daughter of James NINNIS and Martha TUCKER
Married Thomas ELDER, SA, 1880
Married John Stanislaw GOODGER, SA, 1910
Died Adelaide, SA, 6 March 1912

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Amy+Ninnis+Elder+Goodger+1860-1912 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#ELDER-Amy (shareable link to this entry)


Documentation:

{Advertisement], The Express and Telegraph (28 October 1882), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article208268781 

"TOWN HALL CONCERT", South Australian Register (30 October 1882), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article43327317 

"Music and the Drama", South Australian Weekly Chronicle (4 November 1882), 16

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article93128714 

The final popular concert of the present season took place on Saturday evening in the Town Hall before a moderate house. The surplus proceeds were to have been tendered to the amateur vocalist Mrs. T. Elder, but unfortunately, judging from the number present, the concert could hardly have cleared expenses, and the beneficiaire, who appeared twice during the evening, must have felt somewhat discouraged at the result . . . Mr. W. R. Knox, Mr. Talbot Thornton and Mrs. Elder were advantageously heard in their respective numbers; and the general musical arrangements being under Mr. Knox's direction, they were, it is almost needless to add, satisfactorily carried out.

LINKS: William Robert Knox (conductor)

[Review], The Express and Telegraph (31 July 1888), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207750175

"NEW MUSIC", South Australian Register (8 August 1888), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article46875659 

. . . A work, "The Centennial Waltz," by a local composer, Mrs. Thomas Elder, has been brought under our notice. The music is of the ordinary waltz character, the time being well marked. The printing (lithograph) is, however, full of errors, for which the composer is evidently not responsible.


Musical works:

The centennial waltz, for the pianoforte, composed by Mrs. Thomas Elder (Adelaide: Frearson, lith., [1888])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/171071602 

The exhibition rink waltz, for the pianoforte, composed by Mrs. Thomas Elder (Adelaide: Pearson's Printing House, [? c.1889])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/18005999 




ELLAR, Julius Henry (Julius Henry ELLAR; Henry Julius ELLAR; Henry ELLAR)

Amateur bass/baritone vocalist, mining speculator, forger

Born Guernsey, c. 1829
Arrived Australia, 1853 (per Sydney)
Active Beechworth, VIC, by 1855

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Julius+Henry+Ellar (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#ELLAR-Julius-Henry (shareable link to this entry)


Documentation:

"OBTAINING MONEY UNDER FALSE PRETENCES", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (20 January 1855), 2 s

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113012956

Julius Henry Ellar, of Beechworth, was informed against for this offence, and was defended by Mr. Parry . . . After a few words from the defendant's counsel, the case was dismissed, for want of sufficient evidence . . . his Worship expressing surprise that, from defendant's known conduct in a former affair before the court any one should have been found capable of being so easily duped by him.

[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser (12 May 1855), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113013416 

Salle de Valentino, Beechworth Hotel.
BARLOW'S BENEFIT On Saturday Next, May 12,
on which occasion a host of talent will appear, comprising the following gentlemen,
Messrs. BARLOW, BRICE, GRIFFITHS, ELLAR, SMALL, ZEPLIN, and SOUTTEN.
being their first appearance together as
The American Minstrels,
introducing a variety of Songs, Glees, Chorusses, Catches, &c. . . .
Mr. ELLAR will sing several well-known Ballads . . .

[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser (26 May 1855), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113013468

Mr. Ellar will sing Beethoven's magnificent solo, "Adelaide" acknowledged to be the most superb vocal composition in existence.

MUSIC: Adelaide (Beethoven)

Register of the Southern Cross Lodge, Tarrangower, VIC; The Library and Museum of Freemasonry

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/60620/43970_ugl^cf^i^1837-00235?pid=1488646 (PAYWALL)

1860 / October 31 / Ellar, Henry Julius / 31 / Accountant

Darlinghurst Gaol, 1867, description and entrance book; State Records Authority of NSW

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/1783/32246_223278-00081?pid=113243 (PAYWALL)

Henry Ellar / [arrived by the ship] Sydney / [in year] [18]53 / [born] Guernsey / [age] 38 . . .

"MISCELLANEOUS NEWS", The North Eastern Ensign (27 January 1874), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71554746

A newspaper proprietor at Albury has got into trouble. At the local police court on the 18th inst., Henry Julius Ellar, who was described on the charge-sheet as a newspaper proprietor, was charged with having, at Sydney, in the month of September, 1871, feloniously forged a promissory note for the sum of £80 . . .

"MELBOURNE GENERAL SESSIONS", The Argus (9 March 1875), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11513414

Julius Henry Ellar, who had pleaded guilty to three forgeries in connection with bills of exchange, was sentenced to five years for each offence, the sentences, however, to be concurrent.




ELLARD FAMILY OF DUBLIN AND SYDNEY
ELLARD, Andrew see main page Andrew ELLARD
ELLARD, William see main page William ELLARD (never arrived in Australia)
ELLARD, Susan see main page Susan ELLARD = Mrs. Thomas LEGGATT
ELLARD, Mary (Maria) = Maria LOGAN (Mrs. Charles D. LOGAN)
ELLARD, Francis see main page Francis ELLARD
ELLARD, Barbara see main page Barbara ELLARD
ELLARD, Joanna = Joanna ELLARD (Mrs. Francis ELLARD)
ELLARD, Frederick (Frederic) see main page Frederick ELLARD
ELLARD, William Barnes see main page William Barnes ELLARD
ELLARD, Fannie Adele = Mrs. Frank Harry FOWLER (Miss Ethel ADELE)
ELLARD, Annie Barbara see main page Annie ELLARD



ELLERY, Valentine Joseph (Valentine Joseph ELLERY; V. J. ELLERY)

Amateur musician, vocalist, choir leader, joiner, school teacher

Born Manchester, England, 1832; son of Richard ELLERY and Elizabeth HUDSON
Married Mary Ann NORRIS, Manchester, England, 1853 (3rd quarter)
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 13 March 1854 (per Hydrabad, from Southampton, 6 December 1853)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, by November 1854
Died North Botany, NSW, 28 March 1901

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Valentine+Joseph+Ellery+1832-1901 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#ELLERY-Valentine-Joseph (shareable link to this entry)


Documentation:

England census, 30 March 1851, Manchester, Lancashire; UK National Archives, HO107/2229/331/17

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/11656843:8860 (PAYWALL)

78 Hanover Street / Patrick Hogan / Head / Mar. / 25 / [brother-in-law] . . .
Elizabeth [Hogan] / Wife / Mar. 28 / [sister] . . .
Eliabeth Ellery / Mother [in law] / Widow / 59 . . .
Valentine [Ellery] / Brother [in law] / Unm. / 19 / Wood Turner / [born] Manchester . . .

"Death of Mr. V. J. Ellery", The Catholic Press [Sydney, NSW] (13 April 1901), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article104422127 

One of the early pioneers of the church in this colony passed away to rest on Thursday the 28th inst. [sic, ult.], in the person of the late Valentine Joseph Ellery, of King-street, North Botany. He was born in Manchester, England, in the year 1832, and received his education under the Christian Brothers. At an early age he became principal chanter for the altar boys of St. Chads, from which position he rose to that of conductor of the Cathedral choir. When 21 years of age he married Mary Ann Norris, of the same city, a parishioner and member of the same choir, and as he possessed a fine tenor voice he became associated with Catherine Hayes (England's Nightingale), in company with whom he made his first appearance in public. Shortly afterwards he and his wife emigrated to Australia, and, after a stay of about six months in Adelaide, settled down in Waterloo, Sydney, N.S.W. Here he began his labours by establishing at St. Benedict's the first voluntary choir in Sydney, which he subsequently conducted for up wards of 13 years, during which time, through the assistance of the late Madame Sarah Flower, Madame Bushelle, and other notables of that time, the productions of the choir were of an exceptionally high order. He was also the chief mover in the formation of the first Young Men's Christian Association at St. Benedict's, for which he acted as hon. secretary. He conducted the musical portion of the ceremonies in connection with the consecration of that particular church. He was present at the laying of the foundation-stone of the Mount Carmel Church, and when it was built gave the first altar to it and provided the musical portion of the ceremonies therein; and, having secured an appointment as school teacher under Government, he taught for many years in this church. Then he left Waterloo to take charge of Fishery Creek national school, West Maitland, and while resident there conducted St. John's Cathedral choir, and established and conducted a young men's guild and choral society. After about six years he was transferred to Blandford Roman Catholic denominational school, and while there conducted for nearly eight years St. Joseph's choir at Murrurundi, with his eldest daughter as organist. At the end of the year 1882 when State aid was withdrawn from all denominational schools, this school closed, and he then with his wife and family moved to Sydney and again settled at Waterloo, and having severed his connection with the Instruction Department, under which he had taught for 23 1/2 years, he, in response to a deputation of the old inhabitants, again took charge of Mount Carmel boys' school until the arrival of the Patrician Brothers in Redfern (three years later) who took over this school. Having in the meantime built a house and school at King-street, North Botany, he then opened a private academy at his residence, in which he continued until his death, taking charge of Mt. Carmel choir for many years, and subsequently St. Bernard's of Botany, in each case with one of his daughters as organist . . . The chief characteristics of his life were his love and devotedness to his religion . . . The whole of his life may be said to have been spent in the interests of the church and his fellow men, and consequently he was well respected by all with whom he came in contact. He was buried at Rookwood, beside his late wife, who preceeded him just 12 years ago, and he leaves a family of 3 sons and 4 daughters to mourn their loss . . . A solemn Requiem Mass will be held in St. Bernard's Church, Botany, on Friday, April 26th, to celebrate the month's mind.

"OLD SYDNEY DAYS. MR. M. J. CONLON'S RECOLLECTIONS", Freeman's Journal (8 August 1909), 40

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108036991 

. . . No report of the growth of St. Benedict's parish would be complete without the name of the late Mr. Valentine Ellery. He was an energetic worker in every movement for the advancement of the Church. In addition to being a clever musician, he was the possessor of an excellent tenor voice, and was leadler of St. Benedict's choir for years. He was the organiser of St. Benedict's minstrel troupe. Father Corish held a very high opinion of Mr. Ellery's abilities, and used his influence with the Denominational Board to have Mr. Ellery appointed at the school-church of Mount Carmel. Here Mr. Ellery's talents were displayed to the best advantage. In later years Mr. Ellery's family, inheriting his musical abilities, became well known in all church work, and particularly so where ecclesiastical music was performed. The family were capable of representing the choir vocally and instrumentally. However, Mount Carmel had not sole control of the talents of Mr. Ellery, for he divided his time between St. Benedict's, Mount Carmel, and St. Bernard's. One special feature about Mr. Ellery was his unselfish devotion to the Church, inasmuch as he refused to accept any monetary recompense for all his labours. There was another family named Schimel resident in Waterloo, deserving of special mention. They formed a host in themselves as far as Church music was concerned. They were able to take entire control of the music, instrumental or otherwise, at Mass, and on many occasions they performed at great revivals in St. Benedict's, Mount Carmel, and St. Bernard's . . .

"A 'FREEMAN' CORRESPONDENT'S RECOLLECTIONS", Freeman's Journal (19 August 1909), 24

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108182949 




"ELLIE" (alias of Ellen Elizabeth TURNER; Mrs. G. R. DEBNEY; Ellen Turner DEBNEY)

Songwriter, lyricist

Born c. 1833
Married George Robert DEBNEY, Lyndoch Valley, SA, 8 June 1861
Died Semaphore Beach, SA, 25 February 1870

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Ellen+Turner+Debney+d1870 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-626976 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#ELLIE (shareable link to this entry)


Documentation:

"ORIGINAL MUSIC", The South Australian Advertiser (22 October 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article825410 

"Hail, Fair Australia:" words by Ellie: Music by Cutolo. (Dedicated to the Public of South Australia.)

This "Song of Australia," both as to words and music, is a fair example of colonial ability, whilst the "getting up" does credit to the lithographers. As "Ellie" chooses to preserve her anonymity, we suppose we may not remove the veil that she has preferred to wear, more than in now hinting that we now wish that every district of the colony were possessed of a muse equally pleasing with that of Ellie, of Lyndoch Valley. The words of her song we wil presently give ; in the meantime we may remark of the music that it is characterised by simplicity, freedom, tenderness, and spirit. It is a very good specimen of Signor Cutolo's powers as a composer of ballad music, and will no doubt be welcomed in many a South Australian portfolio. The following are the words of the song:

I

All hail, Australia, noble isle,
Our own adopted land,
May Heaven for ever kindly smile
O'er all thy sunny strand . . .

[Advertisement], The South Australian Advertiser (23 October 1860), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article825467 

"HAIL FAIR AUSTRALIA ;" words by Ellie, music by Cutolo. Sold by Messrs. Mullet, Wigg, Platts, and Rigby, Adelaide; and Mr. Barnett, Gawler.

ASSOCIATIONS: Cesare Cutolo (composer)

"MARRIED", The South Australian Advertiser (10 June 1861), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article834987 

DEBNEY - TURNER. - At Lyndoch Valley, on the 8th June, by the Rev. John Ayling, Mr. G. R. Debney, of Adelaide, to Miss Ellen Turner, of Lyndoch Valley.

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (19 October 1867), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39183946 

NEW MUSIC - "SONG OF THE KOOYANNA, a Native Bird of Australia." Words by ELLIE, Music by Mrs. W. P. A. Published by S. MARSHALL, and Sold by all Musicsellers. Price 2s. 6d.

"NEW MUSIC", South Australian Register (21 October 1867), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39179905 

Sims & Elliott have just issued another piece of music, entitled "The Song of the Kooyanna." Our readers may not know who or what is the Kooyanna, and we may therefore as well inform them at once that it is the Dacelo gigantea. The words of the song are by "Ellie," a lady whose poetic effusions are well known and much admired, and they are a favourable specimen of her productions. The music is by Mrs. W. P. A., who is an accomplished pianist. The melody is of a light and graceful character, quite within the range of a soprano voice, with a rippling accompaniment, presenting no great difficulties to the executionist. Every young lady having a taste for music should procure a copy: The following explanatory note is given on the title-page: -

"The Australian bird called by the aborigines 'Kooyanna,' and popularly known as the 'laughing jackass,' is a bird of the Kingfisher tribe. Captain Sturt says - 'It has a cry which resembles a chorus of wild spirits, and is apt to startle the traveller who may be in jeopardy, as if laughing and mocking at his misfortune.'"

We may add that Gould, in his celebrated work on Australian birds, says that the laughing jackass never drinks.

ASSOCIATIONS: Eliza Auld (composer)

"THE 'SONG OF AUSTRALIA'", South Australian Register (3 March 1868), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39191461 

Mr. J. Woodman, of Rundle street, has just published a piece of music under this title. It is not, however, the "Song of Australia" which in 1859 gained the Gawler prize, but an entirely new production. The words are by "Ellie," a lady whose poetry is much admired. The music is by Carl Taeuber, a gentleman whose carte has been transferred to the title page. Messrs. Penman & Galbraith are the lithographers, and the work has been dedicated by the composer to His Worship the Mayor of Adelaide. In regard to the relative merits of the artists, as indicated by this production, we should be disposed to give the precedence to the lady, and to place the lithographers between her and the Teuton. The music has nothing very original about it, except, perhaps, the arrangement of the pianoforte accompaniment, which is given for both hands in the F clef, whilst it contains several errors, which it is difficult to account for or excuse. The poetry may be judged of by the first verse, as follows: -

"All hail ! Australia, noble isle,
Our own adopted land.
May Heaven for ever kindly smile
O'er all thy sunny strand.
We ask not for a home more fair,
We would not brighter skies:
Thy joyous bracing mountain air
No Briton will despise.
Chorus.
Hail! fair Australia, hail! all hail!
Queen of the Southern Sea;
What tyrant foe shall dare assail
The bold, the wild, the free?"

ASSOCIATIONS: Carl Taeuber (composer)

"THE SONG OF AUSTRALIA. TO THE EDITOR", South Australian Register (7 March 1868), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39185709 

Sir, - As my name is being rather freely used in reference to the "Song of Australia" just published, and as I have a great dislike to anything like pilfering or plagiarism, I deny having ever written a song entitled "The Song of Australia." I wrote and published a song, (Signor Cutolo composing the music) entitled "Hail, Fair Australia." By your Tuesday's Issue I was indeed surprised to see again a critique on my poem set to music and published afresh, without even my knowledge, much more consent.
Mr. Taeuber wrote requesting a copy of the words of my song. They were sent him set to Cutolo's music.
This is all I have to say in the affair.
I am, Sir, &c., ELLEN E. DEBNEY. Semaphore, Thursday.

"DIED", The South Australian Advertiser (26 February 1870), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28589556 

DEBNEY. - On the 25th February, at Semaphore Beach, Ellen Elizabeth, the beloved wife of G. R. Debney, in the 37th year of her age.

"ELLIE", The South Australian Advertiser (26 February 1870), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28589557

Mrs. G.R. Debney, better known to our readers by her nom de plume of "Ellie," died on Friday. For several years past she has contributed to our columns sweet little poems on a variety of subjects, many of which have been eagerly read by the admirers of simple poesy. For some time after her arrival in South Australia, Ellen Turner was engaged in the work of tuition. Much of her leisure time was spent in writing verses, which, though not of the highest order of poetry, found a large circle of interested readers. From time to time the well-known signature "Ellie" attracted attention to some sweet and simple poem in the columns of the daily papers. Of course a writer who wrote so much, wrote some indifferent verses; but it would not be difficult to point to a few of her short pieces which both in sentiment and rhythm were touching and beautiful. South Australia has not yet produced a true poet of the highest order; but amongst writers of pretty verses, "Ellie" will long hold a conspicuous place. About seven or eight years ago Miss Turner was married to Mr. G. R. Debney, and though since then her muse has often slumbered, she has not been altogether idle. The anxieties of household duties and the cares of a young and rising family found her other occupation; but at times she felt the effects strong upon her, and again made her appearance before the public. In her later efforts she was not so happy as in her early ones. There was sometimes an appearance of carelessness and haste in her recent productions which was not so apparent in her earlier verses. About ten days ago Mrs. Debney was confined at the Semaphore. At first everything appeared to go on well; but a few days since unfavorable symptoms set in which occasioned anxiety to her friends. She was attended by Drs. Duncan and Gething, of the Port, but on Thursday Dr. Moore was called in, and the medical gentlemen agreed that the case was very serious. We understand that the cause of her death was puerperal fever, under which she sank on Friday, gently passing away to her rest at the early age 36. "Ellie " was a very loveable woman - firm in her friendships, sprightly in her manners, and having a good deal of the excitablity of a highly nervous temperament. She was a great favorite with young people, whom she delighted to have around her, and she had no greater happiness than to make them happy. Poor "Ellie!" This notice of her early death will make many sad who often read her poetry with interest and delight.

"DEATH OF MRS. DEBNEY", Border Watch (2 March 1870) 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article77129182 

We regret to observe that this lady died in the prime of life on Friday last. She is best known as the writer of many graceful and tender pieces of verse under the signature "Ellie." She also possessed considerable talent as a composer of music.


Settings of her lyrics:

Hail fair Australia, words by Ellie, music by Cutolo, dedicated to the public of South Australia (Adelaide: Penman & Galbraith, [1860])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/8953035 

Song of the kooyanna, a native bird of Australia, words by "Ellie", music by Mrs. W. P. A. (Adelaide: S. Marshall, [1867])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/6435272 

The song of Australia, words by Ellie, composed & dedicated to his worship the Mayor of Adelaide by Carl Taeuber (Adelaide: J. Woodman, [1868])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/32870720 


Other works:

Poems by Ellie (Adelaide: Andrews, Thomas, & Clark, 1873)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/21634233 


Bibliography and resources:

Elizabeth Warburton, "Ellie" [Ellen Debney; a paper presented to a meeting of the Society on 18 July 1979], Journal of the Historical Society of South Australia 7 (1980), 62-69

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/39232558 

https://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;res=IELAPA;dn=810231561 




ELLIOT, Caroline (Caroline ELLIOT [sic]; Mrs. Henry ELLIOT; Mrs. ELLIOT; ELLIOTT)

Musician, professor of music, vocalist, pianist, organist, teacher of music, music and instrument importer and seller

Born London, England, 2 March 1814; baptised St. Pancras, 11 April 1814; daughter of Thomas ELLIOT (c. 1759-1832) and ?
Married Henry ELLIOT, St. Dunstan in the East, London, England, 28 February 1839
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 23 June 1839 (per Seppings, from London, 12 March)
Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 28 August 1841 (per Marys, from Adelaide, 20 August)
Died Hobart, TAS, 8 September 1858, aged "44/45"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Caroline+Elliot+1814-1858 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#ELLIOT-Caroline (shareable link to this entry)

ELLIOT, Henry (Henry ELLIOT; Mr. H. ELLIOT; Mr. ELLIOT; ELLIOTT)

Musician, professor of music, flute player, tanner (currier), leather merchant

Born Hampton, Middlesex, England, 26 April 1814; son of John ELLIOT (c. 1777-1838) and Ann BEST (c. 1777-1835)
Married Caroline ELLIOT [sic], St. Dunstan in the East, London, England, 28 February 1839
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 23 June 1839 (per Seppings, from London, 12 March)
Arrived Hobart, TAS, 28 August 1841 (per Marys, from Adelaide, 20 August)
Died Hobart, TAS, 29 June 1864, aged "50"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Henry+Elliot+1814-1864 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#ELLIOT-Henry (shareable link to this entry)


Summary:

Henry Elliot, son of the late John Elliot, currier, of Hampton, married his first cousin Caroline Elliot, illegitimate daughter of the late organ builder Thomas Elliot, of London, at St. Dunstan in the East, London, on 28 February 1839. Caroline's much older sister, Mary, had married the organ builder William Hill (1789-1870) in 1818, and, on her father's death in 1832, she and her husband took over the family business.

Henry and Caroline, the newly-wed couple, sailed for South Australia a fortnight later on the same ship as Henry Rothwell Pounsett and his wife and children.

They arrived in Adelaide in June 1839.

In February 1840, with George Bennett, Charles Platts, William Edwards, and William Ewens, Caroline, billed as "A LADY", was the only woman performer in what the review described as Adelaide's "first professional concert".

Both Caroline and Henry also appeared at Bennett and Edwards's concerts on 10 February 1841, and, taking their farewell of South Australia, on 13 August.

The couple arrived in Hobart on 28 August 1841, and in late September Caroline and Joseph Reichenberg announced a concert at the theatre on 5 October. Mrs. Elliot also advertised that month as a "professor of music . . . just arrived", having been:

educated expressly for the profession, from an early period, by the best masters in London, and having devoted her time constantly to teaching.

By August 1842, Caroline was organist of St. David's church, and lived in succession at nos. 8 and 7 Liverpool-street. In 1845, at the latter address, Caroline directed the treble class of the Hobart Town Choral Society, of which she and Henry were founding members. Henry was at the time to Society's librarian, and Richard Curtis the conductor.

A letter of Henry's dated January 1848, and published in 1849, recommending colonially-built pianos made by John Williams, described him as a "professor of music". However, in the 1850s his main business was as proprietor of a tannery and a leathergoods warehouse, and later as a farmer.

After 10 years service in the post, Caroline resigned as organist of St. David's cathedral early in 1852, following her "indisposition" while pregnant with her daughter Catherine. After the birth, Caroline advertised that she was not, as rumours had it, relinquishing her profession. However Catherine's death, aged 18 months, in 1853, and the birth of another daughter, Kate, in 1854 seem to have curtailed her professional activities.

Early in 1855, the Elliots appear to have received a visit from Charles Platts and his wife. Perhaps to avoid the Tasmanian winter, Caroline and her infant daughter returned with the Platts to South Australia in April 1855, staying with them Anniescot. However, in November 1855, Kate died there, aged 16 months.

Caroline returned to Hobart in January 1856, but there is no further public record of her or Henry's musical activities.

Caroline died on 8 September 1858.

Henry died, of scarlatina, on 29 June 1864. His household effects, auctioned in August 1864, included a "harp, violoncello, music and other books".


Documentation:

Dr. Williams's Library Registry, Birth Certificates, 1817-1820; UK National Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/2972/40612_B0151976-00677/1649735 (PAYWALL)

Henry Elliot, parish of Hampton, county of Middlesex, reg'd June 30th 1820 / [Parents] John Elliot, & Ann, daughter of William Best / . . . [born] 26th April 1814

"WESTMINSTER ABBEY ORGAN", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (13 August 1829), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2193143 

. . . The keys of the old abbey organ, with the ivory worn away into a concave surface, by the fingers of Purcell, Dr. Blow, Dr. Croft, Dr. Cooke, and other admirable performers, are now (1828) in the possession of Mr. V. Novello's, this very curious relic having been presented to him by Mr. Elliott, the organ-builder, who found it necessary to remove several parts of the ancient instrument, when he repaired it a few years since . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Vincent Novello (London musician, composer, and music publisher)

Last will and testament of Thomas Elliott, organ builder, probate 8 February 1833; UK National Archives, PROB 11/1811

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/440229:5111 (PAYWALL)

I Thomas Elliott of No. 12 Tottenham Court Road in the Parish of Saint Pancras in the County of Middlesex Organ Builder . . .
to divide all my household furniture . . . equally amongst my four daughters, Elizabeth Elliot, the said Susanna Elliot, Joanna the wife of Charles John Augustus Symmons, and my natural daughter called Caroline Elliot born the second day of March one thousand eight hundred and fourteen and baptized at the Parish Church of Saint Pancras on the eleventh day of April following as the daughter of Thomas and Anne Elliot of the New Roas Organ Builder . . .
residue and remainder of the produce of my estate and effects unto and amonst my said daughters Susanna . . . Joanna . . . my said natural daughter Caroline Elliot and William Hill (the husband of my late daughter Mary) to be equally divided between them . . .

1839, marriages solemnized at the parish church in the parish of St. Dunstan in the East; London Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/1623/31281_a101492-00027?pid=40464 (PAYWALL)

No. 95 / February 28 1839 / Henry Elliot / of full age / bachelor / Currier / 32 Bell Yard / [father's name] John Elliot / Currier
Caroline Elliot / of full age / Spinster / - / 32 Bell yard / Thomas Elliot / organ builder

Adelaide, SA (1839-41):

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE", South Australian Register (6 July 1839), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article27440640

June 23. - The barque Seppings, 350 tons, Captain Rawlings, from London, with 60 passengers.

[Advertisement], Southern Australian (10 July 1839), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71685384

Adelaide, 6th July, 1839.
DEAR SIR - We are anxious to take the earliest opportunity of conveying to you in the most public manner our warmest acknowledgments for your invariably kind and affectionate attentions, during our passage from England to this colony, in the barque "Seppings," under your command . . .
Yours, very truly, HENRY ELLIOT. CAROLINE ELLIOT. HENRY ROTHWELL POUNSETT. ELIZABETH HERBERT POUNSETT.
[To] CAPT. CORRY RAWLINS, Commander of the barque "Seppings" from London.

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (15 February 1840), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article27441202

CONCERT - at Mr. SOLOMON'S Rooms, in Currie-street.
Programme of Messrs. PLATTS and BENNETT's Concert, Wednesday Evening, 19th instant: -
Part First.
OVERTURE - "Samson" - Handel.
GLEE - A LADY; Messrs. EWENS, BENNETT and EDWARDS, "Here in cool grot." - Mornington.
SONG - Mr. EDWARDS, "Mariners of England - Neukomm.
SOLO - Violin, Mr. BENNETT - Mori.
DUETTO - A LADY and Mr. PLATTS, - "E fia Fer" - Mercadante.
GLEE - A LADY, Messrs. EWENS and PLATTS, "The Wreath." - Mazzinghi.
OVERTURE - "Henry the Fourth." - Martini.
Part Second.
OVERTURE - "Men of Prometheus." - Beethoven.
ROUND - A LADY, Messrs. EWENS, PLATTS and EDWARDS, "Yes, 'tis the Indian drum" - Bishop.
SONG - Mr. EWENS, "Maiden, I will ne'er." - Rodwell.
DUETT CONCERTANTE - Violin and Piano, Messrs. PLATTS and BENNETT, "Air from Zelmira" - Herz & Lafont.
CATCH - Messrs. EWENS, PLATTS, BENNETT, and EDWARDS, "Would you know." - Webbe.
FINALE - "God save the Queen."
Tickets, 7s. each, to be had at the newspaper offices, and of Messrs. Platts and Bennett, Crippen-street, near the church.

"FIRST PROFESSIONAL CONCERT", South Australian Register (22 February 1840), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article27441216

The first professional concert given in Adelaide on Thursday night was so successful, and so numerously attended by the most respectable inhabitants, that we confidently look forward to an early repetition of the attempt. Making due allowance for the embarrassment of first appearances, we can conscientiously say that the whole affair was worthy of most, and superior to many, similar entertainments which are "got up" in the provincial towns of England, boasting of a population double that of Adelaide. The concerted pieces were perhaps the most defective. Instrumental music admits of no mediocrity; but the songs were very respectably given. The most ambitious effort of the evening, Mercadante's duet "E, fia ver," was creditably sung by Mr. Platts and Mrs. Elliott.

MUSIC: E fia ver (Mercadante); Yes, 'tis the Indian drum (Bishop)

[Advertisement], Southern Australian (9 February 1841), 1 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71614085 

Concert.
MESSRS. EDWARDS & BENNETT
BEG respectfully to inform the Gentry and Public of Adelaide and its vicinity, that their
CONCERT will take place in the large room in the South Australian Company's Building, Rundle-street, on
WEDNESDAY, February 10, 1841.
The principal Performers will be -
Mme. ELLIOTT, AND A LADY AMATEUR, Mr. EDWARDS, Mr. EWENS, Mr. LEE, Mr. ELLIOTT, Mr. BENNETT, AND OTHERS.
No pains will be spared to render the Orchestra as complete as possible.
Tickets, six shillings each, may be obtained at EDWARDS' Hotel, Stephens Place;
WATERLOO HOUSE, Hindley-street ; and Druman & HARVEY'S, Rundle-street.
the Doors will be opened at half past Seven o'clock; and the Performance will commence at Eight o'clock precisely.
The Programme will be given at the room. Stephens Place, Feb. 3, 1841.

[Advertisement], South Australian (13 August 1841), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71615140

CONCERT.
Under the immediate Patronage of His Excellency the Governor.
MESSRS. EDWARDS AND BENNET Beg to announce their intention of giving a CONCERT OF SACRED MUSIC, In the large Room of the South Australian Company's buildings, Rundle-street.
ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 13th, 1841.
Principal Performers: Mrs. ELLIOT, and a Lady Amateur.
Messrs. EDWARDS, EWENS, LEE, POOLE, ELLIOT, and BENNETT, assisted by Gentlemen Amateurs.
PROGRAMME.
PART 1ST.
OVERTURE - Occasional - HANDEL.
RECITATIVE & AIR - Mr. Edwards - Arm, Arm, ye Brave - HANDEL.
QUARTETT - Mrs. Elliot, Messrs. Edwards, Ewens, and Poole - Thou art gone to the Grave - GREATOREX.
AIR - Mr. Ewens - I know that my Redeemer liveth - HANDEL.
RECITATIVE & AIR - Mrs. Elliot Comfort ye - HANDEL.
CHORUS - And the Glory - HANDEL.
PART 2nd.
OVERTURE - Samson - HANDEL.
RECITATIVE & AIR - Lady Amateur - With Verdure Clad - HAYDN.
ANTHEM - Lady Amateur and Mr. Ewens - Hear my Prayer - KENT.
SONG - Mr. Edwards - The Last Man - CALLCOTT.
TRIO - Messrs. Edwards, Ewens, & Bennett - Disdainful of Danger - HANDEL.
GRAND CHORUS - The Heavens are telling - HAYDN.
Tickets, 7s 6d. each, or Family Tickets to admit three, 21s. each. To be had at Edwards' Hotel, Stephens' Place.
The Concert will commence precisely at Eight o'clock.

Hobart Town, VDL (TAS) (1841-64):

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. PORT OF HOBART TOWN. Arrivals", The Courier (3 September 1841), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2955696

August 28 - the schooner Marys, Clinch, from Adelaide, 20th instant, with a general cargo - passengers, Mr. and Mrs. Elliott, Mr. Reeves, and John Marsh.

[Advertisement], The Courier (17 September 1841), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2955598

Pianoforte, Italian, and English Singing.
MRS. ELLIOT, Professor of Music, having just arrived, respectfully informs the Inhabitants of Hobart Town and its vicinity, that she purposes giving instruction in the above accomplishments.
Mns. ELLIOT being educated expressly for the profession, from an early period, by the best Masters in London, and having devoted her time constantly to teaching, feels confident the greatest satisfaction will be given to those who may honor her with their patronage.
64, Macquarie-street, Sept. 17, 1841.

"CONCERT", Colonial Times (28 September 1841), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8752067

Mrs. Elliot, who has recently arrived in the colony, announces in our advertising columns her intention of giving a concert, in conjunction with Mr. Reichenburg. We have heard much of Mrs. Elliot's talent, and anticipate something really worthy the name of a concert under her superintendence. We trust she will realise our expectations by a judicious selection of the best class of music, for a neglect of this has, even more than indifferent execution, heretofore distinguished our attempts at this interesting class of entertainments.

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (5 October 1841), 1

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GRAND CONCERT.
MRS. ELLIOT and MR. REICHENBERG
respectfully announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Hobart Town and its vicinity, that they will give a Concert of Vocal and Instrumental Music at the Theatre,
THIS EVENING, October 5th, 1841, assisted by all the available Professional talent and several Amateurs. The Orchestra of string'd and wind instruments will comprise upwards of twenty performers - the whole under the superintendence of Mr. Reichenberg.
PROGRAMME.
PART I.
Overture to Zampa, by full Orchestra - HEROLD
Song - Della Tromba il suon guerriero, Mrs. Elliot - V. PUCITTA
Solo (Flute) - Durante and Belerma, Mr. G. Duly - KUHLAN [Kuhlau]
Glee-Three voices - CALLCOTT
Song - Go! forget me ... Mrs. Elliot - KNIGHT
Concerto Clarionett (Orchestral accompaniment) Mr. Reichenberg - BOCHSA.
PART II.
Overture - L'ltaliana in Algeri, by full Orchestra - ROSSINI
Song - Pien di contento in sono - Mrs. Elliot - ROSSINI
Glee - Three voices - BISHOP
Solo (Piano) - La Parisienne - Mrs. Elliot - H. HERZ
Trio (Piano, Violin, and Violoncello) Messrs. Russell, Leffler, and Curtis - ROSSINI
Duet concertante (Piano and Clarionet) Mrs. Elliot and Mr. Reichenberg - WEBER
Finale - God save the Queen.
*** At the particular request of Colonel Elliott and the Officers of the 51st Regiment the Band of that distinguished corps will perform the two Overtures.
Tickets, 6s. each; to be had at Mr. Davis's, Stationery and Seed Warehouse, No. 23; Mr. Tegg's, Bookseller, No. 39 1/2; Mr. Hedger's, Confectioner, Elizabeth-street; Mr. Reichenberg, 25, Davey-street; and Mr. Elliot, 64, Macquarie street.
Doors will be opened at 7 o'clock, and Concert commence precisely at 8 o'clock, to enable the audience to retire in good time.
October 1, 1841.

"THE CONCERT", The Courier (8 October 1841), 3

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On Tuesday evening Mrs. Elliot and Mr. Reichenberg's Concert took place before one of the most respectable audiences we have ever seen in the Theatre. The house was appropriately prepared for the occasion; the seats in the pit covered, so as to afford the audience an opportunity of occupying this portion, which is by far the best for hearing the music to advantage; but our aristocracy could not be tempted even with agreeable appearance of the seats to sacrifice their more elevated region, the boxes. The performance on the whole was very creditable, although we still have to complain of the selection. Amongst the host of splendid compositions which are so easily accessible, and while superlatively good equally likely to please a mixed auditory, why should we have again and again repeated the familiar pieces which were presented on Tuesday evening, par example the school-piece "La Parisienne," and Bishop's eternal "Up rouse ye then?" It is true they are beautiful compositions; but are there not others equally beautiful, and much less familiar? We consider Mrs. Elliot a great acquisition to our corps musicale; she has not a sufficiently powerful voice for concert singing, strictly speaking, but she has other qualities as unusual as welcome amongst our public singers-judgment and a lady-like taste in all she does. There is no straining at violent exercises of the voice, but correctness mixed with the proper spirit of the composition. She had by far too heavy a task on Tuesday, the chief part of the performance devolving upon herself . . .

"The Concert", The Austral-Asiatic Review, Tasmanian and Australian Advertiser (8 October 1841), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232479615 

The Grand Concert given by Mrs. Elliot and Mr. Reichenberg on Tuesday evening was more numerously attended than on any recent occasion. The families of most of the respectable inhabitants in the town and neighbourhood were present, and not a single place was vacant in either tier of boxes. Colonel and Mrs. Elliott with a large party occupied the centre box. It is to be regretted that some of the leaders of fashion had not the good taste to seat themselves in the pit, (the whole theatre was appropriated to box tickets) where they could have seen and heard so much more conveniently than by standing in the back rows of the boxes. As no leading families set the example the pit remained entirely unoccupied, while every other part of the house was inconveniently crowded. The performance was of the highest order, too high we apprehend for the taste of Van Diemen's Land, while old and well-known popular English pieces, rather than the Italian music of the highest order selected, would have been much more warmly received. For example, Bishop's well-known "glee" originally performed in the "Miller and his Men," induced more applause than any other of the evening. Mrs. Elliot is a superlative piano performer, and sings with great judgment. Her voice is clear and mellow, and she is constantly a great acquisition to the musical department of the island. The piano was Mr. Davis's, a very fine instrument . . .

"THE CONCERT", Van Diemen's Land Chronicle (8 October 1841), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article163593991 

The Concert of Mrs. Elliott was very respectably attended, and the performances extremely good. The band of the 51st assisted, and proved a great attraction. Mr. Duly, the band-master, contributed his vocal and instrumental talents. Mr. Leffler played a solo on the violin, as well as assisted in the general programme of the performances. He plays with great judgment, taste, and execution. The star of the evening, Mrs. Elliott, was, we were sorry to hear, labouring under severe indisposition, and contrary to medical advice, insisted on the Concert not being postponed as was recommended. Her voice is sweet and clear, although from the causes to which We have adverted, of not sufficiently strong compass to fill the theatre. Her appearance is prepossessing, and manner lady-like, and we have no doubt of her proving a great acquisition to the musical world of Van Diemen's Land. It is evident that she is a very accomplished musician.

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (15 March 1842), 1

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Pianoforte, Italian, and English Singing.
MRS. ELLIOT respectfully informs the inhabitants of Hobart Town, and its Vicinity, that she has removed from her late residence, No. 64, Macquarie-street, to No. 8, Liverpool-street (near the Paddock Gate) where she continues to give instruction in the above accomplishments.
March 15, 1842.

"ST. DAVID'S CHURCH", The Hobart Town Advertiser (29 March 1842), 2

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A rich treat was afforded to the lovers of sacred music on Sunday last at St. David's Church. It being Easter Sunday, several amateur ladies and gentleman lent their assistance to the ordinary choir. The Easter Hymn - the Anthem "Our Lord is risen from the dead," and the 66th and 23rd hymns, were beautifully executed. The first part was undertaken by Mrs. Davis, whose voice we immediately discovered. Mrs. Davis was, we understand, assisted, and most ably so, by Messrs. Harbottle, McGregor, Duly, and Marshall. The sermon delivered by the Rev. Mr. Bedford, was one of the best we ever heard from that gentleman whose talent in the pulpit is universally acknowledged. Much as was due to the support afforded by the vocal performers, we should be wanting in impartiality did we not attribute the principal effect, where it was principally due, we mean to the splendid performance of Mrs. Elliott on the organ, which gave a swell and majesty we have rarely heard equalled. Even with the assistance she generally receives, her performance is worthy the estimation she enjoys as a first-rate organist, but on this occasion it seemed as if she determined to give the fullest effect to the unequalled talent which supported her - she outdid hetself. Rarely indeed has it been our lot to witness such a combination of vocal and instrumental perfection.

[Advertisement], The Courier (12 August 1842), 1

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MRS. ELLIOT, ORGANIST of St. David's Church, respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Hobart Town and its vicinity, that she continues to give instruction on the PIANOFORTE and SINGING, at her residence, No. 8, Liverpool-street, near the Paddock Gate.
August 12.

[Advertisement], The Courier (21 September 1844), 1

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Notice of Removal. MRS. ELLIOT, Professor of Music, respectfully intimates to her Friends and the Public, that she has removed from her late residence, No. 8, Liverpool-street, to No. 7, the house nearly opposite, formerly occupied by Mr. T. Boot. No. 7, Liverpool-street, Sept. 17, 1844.

"HOBART TOWN CHORAL SOCIETY", The Courier (22 October 1844), 2

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The second public performance of this highly useful society took place on Tuesday evening last, in the Hall of the Mechanics' Institute, which had been obligingly lent for the occasion. The platform was fitted up as an orchestra, and the number of the performers, vocal and instrumental, were about forty. With the exception of Madame Gautrot (who lent her powerful assistance) the whole of the vocalists were amateurs, as were also many of the instrumental performers; this branch received considerable aid from the exquisite playing of Mrs. Elliott on the piano, Mr. Duly, Monsieur Gautrot, and Mr. Russell on violins, and Mr. W. H. Howson at the double bass, together with several of the excellent band of the 51st regiment, which, by the kindness of Colonel Elliott, were placed at the disposal of the Committee. The first part was Romberg's delightful ode, "The Transient and the Eternal" . . . The choruses were given with great precision and effect, and, though the number of performers was so great, the sounds were but as one "loud voice." Mr. Curtis, the conductor (a perfect musical enthusiast,) is entitled to the warmest thanks of the society and the public for his untiring exertions in maturing so useful an institution . . .

"THE CHORAL SOCIETY", The Courier (23 January 1845), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2949830 

The very name of Handel is a spell of power . . . and, in his Messiah, he has embodied, as far as they can be embodied in musical notation and the rich melody of sound, the unparalleled sufferings of the Saviour and the splendour of his triumph over death and the powers of darkness . . . we commend the judgment and tact with which the Choral Society determined to introduce the greatest of all the productions of this great master to the notice of their fellow-citizens . . . Mrs. Elliott, whose piano accompaniments it would be superfluous to praise, sang, with great sweetness, the recitative, "There were shepherds;" and infused into "Thy rebuke has broken his heart," and the succeeding air, much of the plaintive tenderness and melting pathos of which they are so eminently susceptible . . .

[2 advertisements], Colonial Times (18 March 1845), 1

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CHORAL SOCIETY.
THE above Society intending immediately (should a sufficient number of pupils offer) to establish their Schools for Singing, and Instrumental Music, on the principles laid down in their Annual and Supplementary Report, those wishing to avail themselves of such tuition will be so good as to send their names to the Secretary, Mr. John C. Hall, at the Advertiser office, as early as possible -stating, if Instrumental, what they wish to practice, and if Vocal, what part they would likewise wish to learn. (The Treble Class, under the direction of Mrs. Elliott, will be held at her residence, No. 7, Liverpool street, at an early period. A time of meeting will be advertised as soon as the necessary arrangements are completed. March 15, 1845.

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT OF THE CHORAL SOCIETY . . .
A Lady of talent and respectability (viz Mrs. Elliott) has been engaged to teach the treble voices, which will be composed of Ladies, Girls, and Boys, all of whom must be Members of the Society, or relatives of Members . . .
LIST OF OFFICE-BEARERS . . . Librarian - Mr. Henry Elliott . . .

"'THE CHORAL SOCIETY", The Courier (18 October 1845), 2

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THE introduction of Judas Maccabaeus to the acquaintance of the musical amateurs of Hobart Town, furnishes another pleasing proof of the characteristic spirit and zeal of this excellent society. Their sixth public performance, on Tuesday evening, consisted entirely of selections from this fine Oratorio . . . Nor must we omit to notice the unobtrusive merits of Mrs. Elliott, evinced not only in her piano accompaniments, but in the style of unaffected and beautiful simplicity with which she took a part in some of the duets. "O lovely peace," sung by Mrs. Elliott and Master Allen, was one of the "gems" of the evening . . .

"THE ORATORIO", The Observer (27 January 1846), 3

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. . . Mrs. Elliott's "If God be for us," with flute obligato, by Mr. Marshall, was a fine piece of singing, and was deservedly applauded . . .

"THE BALANCE SHEET OF THE CHURCHWARDENS OF ST. DAVID'S CHURCH, FOR 1845", The Courier (4 February 1846), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2946380 

. . . We were not a little surprised, therefore, upon inquiry into the merits of the letter of "A Parishioner," to discover, that although the account rendered by the Churchwardens states £50 (the amount of twelve months' salary) has been paid to Mrs. Elliott, the organist, there is in fact £20 yet due to that lady for her services for the year 1845 . . .

"CONCERT", Colonial Times (6 February 1846), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8758084 

A miscellaneous concert, "in aid of the funds of the Choral Society," was given last evening in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute . . . Mrs. Elliott presiding at the piano, and playing and singing in the most delightful manner possible . . .

"THE ORATORIO", The Courier (23 May 1846), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2945633 

We are compelled to restrict our notice of the excellent performance of the Choral Society, on Tuesday evening, to little more than the expression of general Commendation . . . "O Lovely Peace," was very sweetly sung by Mrs. Elliott, and Master Allen . . .

[Advertisement], The Courier (23 September 1846), 3

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Notice of Removal. MRS. ELLIOT respectfully informs her Pupils and Friends, that she has REMOVED from her late residence in Liverpool-street to the House formerly occupied by Mrs. Logan, in Macquarie-street, opposite Albert Terrace.

Letter, Henry Elliot, Hobart Town, 3 November 1846, to Sophia Letitia Davis; Papers of Sophia Letitia Davis, MS 15531, State Library of Victoria

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[2v] Mrs. Davis.
[1r] Hobart Town
Macquarie Street
5 Nov'r 1846

My dear Mrs. Davis
Having a few moments to spare I thought I might as well devote them in giving a little news altho; it will be at the risk of some being old to you; if it is take it as it comes and excuse it as the intention is good; you will perceive by the address above we have moved; at last the long wished for house (late Mrs. Logan's); what would that good lady say if she knew it with all the circumstances, viz. at &40 per annum! Instead of &70 and no &30 good will (as she called it) to put down; we like the change much, so near the Church and so fine a room for Music - when will you come and have Duett in it?
[1v] Caroline is expecting hourly you know what. I fully expected it would have been a young Guy Fawkes; she has enjoyed excellent health this time. I hope she will make as good a finish. Miss Elliot is growing a fine girl; you would I;m sure be delighted to see her little tricks; can trot about nicely; we have her home.
Old Dr. Bedford & Mrs. B went to Sydney about 2 months since on a visit to their daughter. There was a report about Town he had died suddenly but proved to [be] untrue. He does not like Sydney and will return the first opportunity.
Sir Eardly Wilmot is recalled and Mr. La Trobe from Port Phillip is the Administrator of the Government until a Governor is appointed from home; a very severe cut for Sir Eardly; not paying sufficient attention to the morals and religious instruction of the prisoners is the cause given by the Secretary of [2r] State.
I now turn to a subject which gives me pain to dwell upon - the death of poor Mr. Macgregor (Tailor); he died rather suddenly of Brain fever - he had a very large funeral; 170 people followed; we (the Choral Society) sang an Anthem (Vital Spark &c.) over his remains in the Church - Mr. Macdonald (commonly known as the Sea lawyer) also died very suddenly; and a young man who followed poor Macgregor in perfect health was carried to his resting place 4 days after; these my dear friend are so many warnings to us who are left to prepare for that awful Change which will come and may come upon us in an instant and summon us before that Tribunal of justice and when every man will be dealt with according to their deeds done in the body whether good or evil.
I almost forgot to mention the death of Mrs. Fitzgerald; she died in childbed and has left 8 children (Fitzgerald of the Hospital I mean). Mr. Gell has left Hobart Town for the College at Bishopbourne.
Dr. Hampton has arrived with the appointment of Comptroller General - Mr. Champ will return to Port Arthur; what we have seen of Dr. Hampton we like the change.
Caroline sends her kind love to you and joins with me in kind remembrance to Mr. Davis and James and believe me your dear friend
H. Elliot
P.S. This is an offhanded affair so excuse all blemishes and make it out it you can.

ASSOCIATIONS: John McGregor (musical amateur), member of Hobart Town Choral Society (association)

"FUNERAL OF THE LATE SIR J. EARDLEY EARDLEY-WILMOT", The Courier (13 February 1847), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2972679 

. . . The burial service was read by the Rev. Dr. Bedford, and the responses by the Venerable the Archdeacon. Mrs. Elliott, who presided at the organ, played "The Dead March in Saul," and an appropriate psalm was sung by the vocalists of the Choral Society . . .

"THE ORATORIO", Colonial Times (19 February 1847), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8760087 

We regret that want of space, precludes our intended lengthened notice of the Oratorio on Tuesday night, and especially as great merit is due, individually and collectively to the performers, vocal and instrumental. The organ purchased of Bishop Nixon was opened publicly for the first time, Mrs. Elliott presiding, and so presiding in a very effective manner. This fine-toned instrument is a most valuable addition to the orchestra of the Choral Society . . .

"CHORAL SOCIETY'S ORATORIO", The Courier (20 February 1847), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2972616 

THE Eleventh Oratorio of the Hobart Town Choral Society took place in the Mechanics' Institute. Melville-street, on Tuesday evening last. A brilliant overflowing audience attended upon the occasion, and may he regarded as an equivocal testimony of the enthusiastic taste for music prevailing in the city. The programme consisted of judicious selections from the compositions of Boyce, Haydn, Kent, Mozart, and Vincent Novello; but the principal and most numerous pieces were selected from the inimitable Messiah, of the immortal Handel. The organ of the society was placed under the effective control of Mrs. Elliott . . . The fugue on the organ, "Procedente ab utroque," was performed in a very efficient manner . . .

"THE CHORAL SOCIETY", The Courier (26 June 1847), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2971530 

The Twelfth Oratorio of the Hobart Town Choral Society was given at the Hall of the Mechanics' Institute on Tuesday evening last . . . We must not omit to mention that, "O, worse than death indeed," and "Angels ever bright and fair," received ample justice from the successful efforts of Mrs. Elliott . . .

"CHORAL SOCIETY", The Courier (2 October 1847), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2970833 

. . . The oratorio was conducted by Mr. Curtis; Mr. Russell was the leader, and Mrs. Elliott presided at the organ . . . The "Kyrie Eleison" of Rhigini [Righini], and Novello's "Domine Salvum" were appropriately chosen. The latter, as an organ solo, was played with considerable brilliancy and newness of style, as was the duet "Cum Sancto Spiritu" of Mozart, performed by Mrs. Elliott and Mr. Russell . . .

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (23 November 1847), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8761794 

Improved Seraphines. FOR SALE - One of the above Instruments:
may be seen at Mrs. Elliott's Music Rooms, Macquarie-street.
N.B. - Upon this Instrument may be performed any music, however rapid the passages.
November 23, 1847.

[Advertisement], The Courier (8 January 1848), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2970096

Music. MRS. ELLIOT respectfully announces to her friends and pupils that the present vacation will terminate on Monday, the 10th instant. Macquarie-street, January 6.

"MUSICAL SOIREE - TOMORROW EVENING", The Courier (29 March 1848), 2

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The farewell concert of Mrs. Prout, under the patronage of His Excellency Sir W. and Lady Denison, takes place at the Mechanics' Institute to-morrow evening, commencing at eight o'clock. Mrs. Elliott, Mr. Imberg, and several amateurs will render their assistance; and the band of the 96th regiment, by permission of Colonel Cumberland, will be in attendance. The programme will consist of selections from Balfe, Bochsa, Herz, Haydn, and Rossini. Mrs. Prout will give, during the evening, the Bravura variations on the romance in the opera of "Joseph," and will also, with Mrs. Elliott, perform the celebrated pianoforte duett from "Guillaume Tell."

[Advertisement], The Courier (29 March 1848), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2969525 

MUSICAL SOIREE. (To-morrow Evening ) . . .
PROGRAMME. Part 1 . . .
3. Song - "When other Lips," Mrs. Elliott - BALFE . . .
5. Song - Italian, Mrs. Elliott - ROSSINI.
6. Solo - Organ, Mrs. Elliott - HAYDN . . .
Part 2 . . .
2. Duett - Organ, with accompaniments, Mrs. Elliott and Mrs. Prout - Arranged by Calcott . . .
4. Ballad - With Harp accompaniment, Mrs. Elliott - NELSON . . .
6. Celebrated Pianoforte Duett from "Guillaume Tell," Mrs. Prout and Mrs. Elliott - HERZ . . .

"MRS. PROUT'S FAREWELL CONCERT", The Britannia and Trades' Advocate (6 April 1848), 3

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. . . Mrs. Elliott sung in soft and interesting melody, the pathetic songs allotted to her, but she was evidently more nervous than usual . . .

"HOBART TOWN CHORAL SOCIETY'S CONCERT", The Britannia and Trades' Advocate (20 April 1848), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226532101 

. . . O LOVELY PEACE . . . (one of Handel's) was sung with great taste and good feeling by Mrs. Elliot and Miss Duly. We were much delighted by observing His Excellency call for Mr. Curtis and ask him for an encore. We had not heard it, having just arrived, and it was at Lady Denison's and Mrs. Stanley's request he did so. It was in our opinion an evidence of their good taste for good music, a taste most admirable in women, and we all know, or ought to know, the influence of women. A heart which is dead to heavenly sounds, rely upon it, is a heart not worth owning . . .

Letter, Caroline Elliot, Hobart, 27 January 1849, to Sophia Letitia Davis; Papers of Sophia Letitia Davis, MS 15531, State Library of Victoria

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[1r] My dear Mrs. Davis
I am sorry I have not been able to attend to your commission sooner but in fact with illness and one hindrance or another I have been prevented from so doing.
Mrs. Gee has done your Bonnet, I hope to your satisfaction - Mrs. Pitt did not I suppose think proper to comply with your request relative to the cap shape, when I called on [1v] her first she promised to do it. I have called several times since and every time she said it should be ready in a day or so; last night I called again as I found the Miranda was to sail today, she was out and the girl said it was not done - had she said at first she would not do it I might have got some one else.
You will find the medicine &c. in the box; also a couple a songs; one is a pretty Italian one; the other from Wallace's [2r] new opera "Matilda" which I think you will like, there is another I have sent for Jamesy to learn - a very lively one.
By the bye, when you write again tell me when the wedding is to take place.
Mr. Elliot and myself are both enjoying good health, also the dear little girls. I suppose Mr. Elliot told you I lost my last which as a disappointment, being a Son.
I have been of late fully occupied in my profession. I have the Bishop's family to teach now.
I am sorry to say [2v] the choir of St. David's has achieved but little.
Poor Doctor Bedford is recovered his sickly health but his mind is greatly impaired; I should not think he would be permitted to conduct Divine Service again.
Mrs. Chester has left for Port Phillip, she found very little encouragement here; she had fallen off most sadly in her singing. I have heard you speak of her as a good singer, but now it is painful to listen to her, scarcely an upper note in tune; and I understand she gave way terribly to drinking.
I must bid you now Adieu [cross written] as I am anxious to get the box on aboard immediately.
Let me hear from you the next trip, whether you received it safely and tell me when we are to see you again in Hobart Town.
I hope soon you will be delighted with my Music Room. Mr. Elliot joins me in sending kindest remembrance to yourself, Mr. Davis and Jamesy, and
Believe me to remain
Your sincere friend
C. Elliot
Jan 27th /49

[Advertisement], Hobarton Guardian, or, True Friend of Tasmania (23 February 1850), 4

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THE PATENT HARMONIUM OR ORGUE-MELODIUM,
MANUFACTURED BY ALEXANDER AND SONS No. 10, Boulevard, Bonne Nouvelle, PARIS . . .
Mrs. H. ELLIOTT has great pleasure in informing her friends and the public, that she has received two of these beautiful instruments direct to her order, and that they can be seen at her residence in Macquarrie-street, any time after 4 o'clock, Macquarrie-street, Feb 15.

"MECHANIC'S INSTITUTE", Hobarton Guardian, or, True Friend of Tasmania (3 August 1850), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article173057794 

On Tuesday evening last W. Elliston, Esq., delivered his third lecture on "Select Dramatic Readings." The Hall of this Institution was literally crowded to excess . . . We must not forget mentioning how pleased we were with Mrs. Elliott's performance on the "Orgue-Melodium," lately received from England. This instrument imitates to perfection those generally used in the composition of large Orchestras. The delightful overture of FRA DIAVOLO was admirably executed. We hope that on Tuesday next Mrs. Elliott will again lend her brilliant talent to the eclat of the evening.

[Advertisement], The Courier (16 October 1850), 4

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PIANOFORTES now on SALE at the Pianoforte Mart, 23, Elizabeth-street . . . J. WILLIAMS . . .

The following flattering TESTIMONIAL has also been received from Mr. ELLIOTT, Professor of Music, then of Liverpool-street, but now residing in Macquarie-street, Hobart Town: Hobart Town, 7. Liverpool-street, 30th January, 1846. Sir.- I have invariably found your pianofortes to be sound, substantially made instruments, and should prefer them to any imported, on account of their standing so well in tune and pitch, the failure in which particulars is the great drawback in general to English made instruments sent out to this colony. Yours truly, HENRY ELLIOTT.

[Advertisement], The Courier (5 July 1851), 3

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HARMONIUMS, ex Jane. TO BE DISPOSED OF, at Mrs. ELLIOT's MUSIC ROOM, Macquarie-street, a few of the above beautiful Instruments, equally well adapted for a Church or Drawing-room. Also a small but select invoice of new MUSIC, and INSTRUCTION BOOKS for SINGING and PIANOFORTE to order. The above to be seen any day after four o'clock p.m.

Letter, Henry Elliot, Hobart Town, 15 December 1851, to James Wentworth Davis; Papers of Sophia Letitia Davis, MS 15531, State Library of Victoria

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[1r] Hobart Town
15th Dec'r 1851
My dear Sir
I write this I great haste asking for information relative to the Gold reported to have been found in Gipps' Land. I hear it's quite as prolific as at Mount Alexander, Port Phillip, of which doubtless you have heard. I have applied for 3 month's leave of absence, and got it, intending to make a spec. somewhere; let me know your candid opinion of Port Albert, the probable supply of gold and water, whether it's on the surface or, as at Ballarat requires digging deep for it, which is hard work [1v] and no mistake; what to bring in the shape of provisions, clothes &c.; would it be advisable to bring a horse & cart; upon the strength [of] old friendship I impress the task of answering these queries. I shall anxiously look for a letter from you.
Remember me to James. Mrs. E. is expecting daily to be confined. We are all quite well.
Yours very sincerely
Henry Elliot
[To] Mr. J. W. Davis

1852, births in the district of Hobart; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:955886; RGD33/1/4/ no 1118

https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/955886 

https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD33-1-4-p443j2k (DIGITISED)

1118 / January 17th / Catherine / [daughter of] Henry Elliott, clerk, and Catherine Elliott . . .

"ST. DAVID'S CATHEDRAL", The Courier (10 April 1852), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2959207 

Miss Bonney, the daughter of Mr. James Bonney, has been selected by the Churchwardens as organist at the Cathedral Church of St. David in this city. There were several candidates for the appointment, but Miss Bonney, who had been officiating for Mrs. Elliott on account of that lady's indisposition, was chosen on account of her superior musical acquirements. Miss Bonney, who is a native born Tasmanian, commenced her new career on Sunday last . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Emily Ann Bonney (musician)

"New Organist", The Cornwall Chronicle (24 April 1852), 260

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65580558 

Mrs. Elliott who officiated for so long a period as the organist at St. David's Cathedral having resigned that office . . .

[Advertisement], The Courier (31 July 1852), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2958678 

Grand Horizontal Cottage and Piccolo Pianofortes FOR Sale, and on view at Mrs. Elliot's Music Room, Macquarie-street. The above beautiful instruments, having been imported direct to order, are confidently recommended as possessing that great desideratum of standing up to Concert pitch, combined with a rich and brilliant tone.

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (10 September 1852), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8772049 

MRS. ELLIOTT, having been informed by several friends that a rumour has been spread of her having retired from the Musical Profession, she begs to contradict so unwarrantable a report, and to state to those kind friends who may feel disposed to favour her with a preference, that she continues to give instruction as usual on the Organ and Pianoforte, and in English and Italian Singing. Macquarie-street, Sept 6, 1852.

"DEATHS", The Tasmanian Colonist (21 July 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226526824 

On the 18th July, Catherine, the daughter of Mr. Henry Elliott, Collins-street, aged 18 months.

"BIRTHS", The Tasmanian Colonist (6 July 1854), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226467459 

On the 2nd instant, at her residence, in Collins-st., Mrs. Henry Elliott, of a Daughter.

"MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT", The Hobart Town Advertiser (24 July 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264612163 

The entertainment given by the music class of the Mechanics' Institute, took place on Friday evening, and was attended by an overflowing audience, there was not even sufficient standing room. This performance was the first given by the class since its formation, and we are happy to state that every piece went off well, there was not a break in the chain of pieces set down in the programme, just sufficient time being allowed between each piece to breathe. Of the instrumental pieces we cannot speak too highly, under the able and intelligent leadership of Mr. Russel, the band consisting of pianoforte, 2 first violins, 3 second violins, flute, violincello and ophecleide kept beautiful together, affording the audience the delight of listening to the following melodious compositions of the immortal Haydh. The evenings performance commenced with the Andante and Minuet of Haydn's Quintette, No. 24 . . . The vocalists in number 55, aided by Mr. Russel with the violin and flute by Mr. Elliot, now warmed to their parts and commenced with a madrigal "Hard by a Fountain" . . .

MUSIC: Hard by a fountain = Vorria morire (by Hubert Waelrant, adapted to English words)

"DEATHS", Launceston Examiner (22 November 1855), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36295159 

On the 2nd Instant, at Anniescot, Fullarton (South Australia), Kate, the infant daughter of Mr. H. Elliott. Hobart Town, Tasmania, aged 16 months.

1858, deaths in the district of Hobart; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1222173; RGD35/1/5 no 1144

https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/1222173 

https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD35-1-5$init=RGD35-1-5p264jpg 

1144 / September 8th / Caroline Elliot (died Antill Street) (born England) / female / 44 years / Tanner's Wife / Aneurism / . . .

"DEATH", The Courier (9 September 1858), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2463991

On the 8th September, CAROLINE, the beloved wife of Henry Elliott, of Anglesea-street Tannery, in the 48th year of her age.

1864, deaths in the district of Hobart; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1225536; RGD35/1/7 no 4512

https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/1225536 

https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD35-1-7$init=RGD35-1-7p038 

4512 / 29th June / Henry Elliot Died Anglesea Street (Born England) / 50 years / Tanner / Scarlatina . . .

"DEATHS", The Mercury (2 July 1864), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8827130

ELLIOT. - June 29th, at his residence, Anglesea-street Tannery, after a short illness, Henry Elliot, Esq., aged 50 years. The funeral will take place on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.

"DEATH OF MR. HENRY ELLIOT", The Mercury (2 July 1864), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8827131 

We were somewhat in error in stating yesterday that Mr. Henry Elliot, tanner, had expired suddenly. We now learn that Mr. Elliot had been suffering from a severe attack of Scarlatina for some days, and on Tuesday last called in the assistance of Dr. Crowther. The disease had, however, then obtained severe hold of him, and he gradually sank under it, expiring about seven o'clock on Wednesday evening.

"THE LATE MR. H. ELLIOT", The Mercury (9 July 1864), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8827259 

It is the intention, we understand, of the Rev. G. Clarke, to preach a sermon at the Congregational Church, Davey-street, having special reference to the death of the late Mr. Elliot, to-morrow evening.

[Advertisement], The Mercury (17 August 1864), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8827904

FRIDAY, August 19th, At half-past 11, Macquarie-street - on the premises belonging to the late Mr. Henry Elliott. Surplus household furniture, harp, violoncello, music and other books; gas-fittings, utensils in trade, machinery, cart horse, carts, harness, hay, cows, and many valuable and useful trading with domestic articles. MR. WORLEY Will sell by auction, without reserve . . . HARP, violoncello, guitar, bound and loose music, a small collection of varied literature, relics, curiosities, &c. . . .

"THE ORGAN AT ST. JOHN'S", The Advertiser [Hobart, TAS] (24 September 1864), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264695881 

On Wednesday evening, being St Mathew's Day, the organ recently purchased by the congregation of St. John's Church, Goulburn-street, was solemnly dedicated to the service of the Sanctuary . . . Mr. Tapfield presided at the organ. The organ was the property of the late Mr. Henry Elliot of this city, and was built by his uncle, Mr. Thomas Elliot, the founder of the well known firm of Elliot and Hill, now Hill and Son . . . It is an instrument perhaps of not so much power as is to be fouud in most church organs, but it possesses unusual sweataess of tone, all the pipes in the original organ having been voiced by Mr. Thomas Elliot himself, as the instrument was specially built for the use of his own daughters. It is a two manual organ . . . And an octave of Bourdon pedals manufactured by Mr. J. Biggs, who erected it in St John's, with a coupler to combine the great organ with the swell. Musical connoisseurs who had the pleasure of hearing it in the hands of Mr Tapfield, were highly delighted with it . . .


Bibliography and resources:

"WESTMINSTER ABBEY ORGAN", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (13 August 1829), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2193143 

ASSOCIATIONS: On Caroline's father, Thomas Elliot

Elliot, Caroline; Colonial Tasmanian family link details; Tasmanian Archives

http://portal.archives.tas.gov.au/menu.aspx?detail=1&type=P&id=120122

Elliot, Henry; Colonial Tasmanian family link details; Tasmanian Archives

http://portal.archives.tas.gov.au/menu.aspx?detail=1&type=P&id=121100

Elliot, Henry; Colonial Tasmanian family link details; Tasmanian Archives

http://portal.archives.tas.gov.au/menu.aspx?detail=1&type=P&id=118890

"Thomas Elliot, English organ builder", posted 28 May 2013

http://rhymeswithfyfe.blogspot.com/2013/05/thomas-elliot-english-organ-builder.html 




ELLIOTT, Alexander (Alexander ELLIOTT; Mr. A. ELLIOTT; Alexander ELLIOT)

Professor of dancing, violinist, publican, victualler, land owner

Born Limerick, Ireland, c. 1808, son of Edward ELLIOT (c.1770-1838, convict per Brampton, 1823) and Mary SHAUGHNESSY (c.1783-1858)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 20 June 1829 (assisted free, per Eliza, from Cork, Ireland, 2 March)
Active Sydney, NSW, 1829-31
Married (1) Frances CULLEN (born MURPHY c. 1809-1845), Catholic chapel, Sydney, NSW, 3 June 1833
Married (2) Isabella BRADY (c. 1823-1877), Sydney, NSW, St. Mary's cathedral, Sydney, NSW, 17 January 1846
Died Sydney, NSW, 18 December 1879, in his "72nd year"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Alexander+Elliott+d1879 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#ELLIOTT-Alexander (shareable link to this entry)


Summary:

Alexander Elliott, son of Edward Elliott (d. 1838, a convict per Brampton, 1823), was brought to the colony in a shipment of 11 free Irish boys joining their convict parents, who arrived toward the end of June 1829.

A month later, Elliott advertised that, "lately arrived in this Colony", he was offering to teach "the following Dances: a Selection of the most fashionable and popular Quadrilles, comprising 43 sets, Waltzes, Minuets, Country Dances" and to "play on the Violin for his Pupils if necessary".

In 1830, the Gazette reported that he had "inherited the greater number" of the late Thomas Brunton's pupils, and that he "continues to hold his academy at Sandwell's large room, Castlereagh street".


Documentation:

Letter, from James McTernan, surgeon superintendent of the Eliza, Sydney, 22 June 1829, to Alexander MacLeay; State Records Authority of NSW

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/1211/imaus1790a_081470-00088/29158 (PAYWALL)

[Annotation]: 29/4911- 23 June 1829] Eliza Transport, Sydney, 22nd June 1829
Sir, agreeably with the commands of his Excellency I have the honor to transmit a list of the free Boys who came from Ireland under my superintendance . . .

[From County] Limerick / Alexander Elliott / [age] 20

"Shipping Intelligence", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (23 June 1829), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2192725 

Arrived, on Saturday morning [20 June], from Cork, which place she left on the 2d of March, the ship Eliza, Captain Nicholas, with 173 male prisoners. Surgeon Superintendent, James McTernan, Esq. R. N. The guard comprises a detachment of the 40th Regiment, under the orders of Lieutenant Sweeney. Passengers, Mr. Edward Wall, and 11 free boys to join their parents.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (25 July 1829), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2192972

DANCING.
MR. A. ELLIOTT, a Professor of DANCING, who lately arrived in this Colony, begs leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Sydney and its vicinity, that he intends to give Instructions in this line of his profession, such as he trusts will acquire for him, an adequate share of patronage and support.
Mr. E. teaches the following Dances; a Selection of the most fashionable and popular Quadrilles, comprising 43 sets Waltzes, Minuets, Country Dances, &c.
Private Families and Academies attended on reasonable terms - Attendance in the interior if required; Terms to be made known at No, 72, Kent-street, where any commands to him may be delivered, or at Mr. George Tate's, No. [?] George street.
N.B. Mr. E will play on the Violin for his Pupils if necessary.
Sydney July the 26th, 1829.

[News], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (10 June 1830), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2195291 

We understand that a Mr. Elliott, who has recently arrived in the Colony, has offered himself to the public as a professional dancing master, and teaches that polite accomplishment in the most modern style, which gives the young ladies and gentlemen of Australia every opportunity of making themselves perfect in that gay and fashionable amusement.

[News], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (28 August 1830), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2195896

Mr. Elliot, the professor of dancing, who has now under his tuition the greater number of the late Mr. Brunton's pupils, continues to hold his academy at Sandwell's large room, Castlereagh-street. We are ourselves not qualified to pronounce any opinion with respect to Mr. Elliot's abilities as a teacher; but, we are informed that "the honour of his company" is very earnestly desired by the good folks of Parramatta and Liverpool, whenever he can make it convenient to attend.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (14 December 1830), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2196767

MR. ALEXANDER ELLIOTT begs to express to his Friends and the Public his grateful acknowledgments for the liberal share of their patronage he has experienced as a
PROFESSOR of DANCING, and to assure them that it shall be his study to merit a continuance of their favour, by his best endeavours to improve those Pupils with whose instruction he may be honoured. -
Mr. E. is desirous to intimate to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Sydney and its vicinity, that he has engaged extensive apartments, at Mr. W. B. Suttor's, Apothecary, No. 61, George-street, where he will give instructions from 4 until 8 o'clock in the Evening, on Mondays and Thursdays, to commence on the 3d of January next. Seminaries and private tuitions attended to, as usual, in this Town, or, according to engagement, in any of the Towns within 30 miles of it.
To be taught by him, in the best modern style, quadrilles, waltzes, minuettes, pantomines, pantras, cotillions, circles, hornpipes, country dances, &c. &c. &c.
Sydney, 7th Dec. 1830.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald (22 August 1831), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28654039 

DANCING.
MR. A. ELLIOTT respectfully begs leave to acquaint his Patrons and the Gentry of Sydney and its vicinity generally, that he has removed his ACADEMY for DANCING to his Residence,
the York Cottage,
(next to Quarter Master LLOYD'S, 39th Regiment),
York-street, where his best exertions shall continue to be unremittingly employed, in order to secure to him a continuance of that distinguished Patronage with which his Professional labours have hitherto been rewarded. Attendance on the Evenings of Wednesdays and Saturdays, from Six to Half-past Eight O'Clock.
SEMINARIES and Private Families attended as usual.
Sydney, August 17, 1831.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald (16 July 1832), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12844869 

DANCING.
MR. ALEXANDER ELLIOTT, IN ANNOUNCING HIS REMOVAL TO HIS PRESENT SPACIOUS AND WELL ADAPTED ACADEMY,
Immediately opposite to the School of Industry, Macquarie-street,
BEGS leave to return his sincere thanks to his numerous and most respectable Patrons, for the very liberal support he has hitherto experienced in the line of his Profession, and to assure them that no exertion of his shall be spared in order to merit a continuance of it.
Public attendance on the Evenings of Monday's and Thursdays, from 6 to 9 o'Clock.
Seminaries and Private Families attended as usual.
N. B. - Mr. E. will be happy to wait on such Ladies and Gentlemen as may be desirous of taking private Lessons at his Academy.
Sydney, July 14, 1832.

"Death", Evening News (19 December 1879), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article107161450 

ELLIOTT. - December 18, at 97, Bourke-street, Woolloomooloo, Alexander Elliott, formerly of Wollongong, in the 72nd year of his age.


Bibliography and resources:

Alexander Elliott (c. 1809-1879), WikiTree

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Elliott-10385 

Edward Elliott (c. 1771-1838), WikiTree

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Elliott-10267 




ELLIOTT, Joseph (Joseph ELLIOTT)

Musician, composer, music publisher, newspaper editor

Born England, 13 November 1833
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 17 February 1851 (per Pestonjee Bomanhee, from London and Plymouth, 30 October 1850)
Died Strathalbyn, SA, 21 May 1883, aged 49 years

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Joseph+Elliott+1833-1883 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-479115 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#ELLIOTT-Joseph (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: Walter Cousins Sims (business partner); Sims and Elliott (firm)

Joseph Elliott, c. 1860; State Library of South Australia

Joseph Elliott, c. 1860; State Library of South Australia

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/228746953


Documentation:

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE", South Australian Register (18 February 1851), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38445383

Monday, February 17 - The barque Pestonjee Bomanjee, 594 tons, Pavey, master, from London, and Plymouth 30th October. Passengers - Dr. Canot (surgeon-superintendent) . . . Joseph Elliott . . .

"MARRIED", South Australian Register (4 August 1851), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38445024

On Saturday, August 2nd, at Christchurch, North Adelaide, by the Rev. W. J. Woodcock, Joseph Elliott to Miss Elizabeth A'Court.

"MARRIED", South Australian Register (14 April 1854), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48553227

On the 12th instant, at St. John's Church, by the Rev. J. C. Bagshawe, Mr. Joseph Elliott, of North Adelaide, to Rebecca Anna, eldest daughter of Christopher Kearns, Esq., architect, of Anna Villa, County of Dublin.

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (6 December 1858), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49780249 

Just Published, Price 2s. 6d., NEW COLONIAL MELODY - "BYGONE DAYS," Music and Words by J. E., North Adelaide. May be had of all Book and Music sellers.

[Advertisement], The South Australian Register (5 December 1861), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article880535

"MUSIC", The South Australian Advertiser (6 December 1861), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article880619

Mr. Joseph Elliott, already favorably known to the colonial public as the author of the melody entitled "By-gone Days," has added to his former productions a pretty piece of dance music entitled "The Adelaide Schottische." It is a lively and pleasing composition, and is very creditably got up by Messrs. Penman & Galbraith, whose skill in this department needs no eulogy.

"COLONIAL MUSIC", South Australian Register (26 December 1861), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50082179

A collection of the musical pieces composed and published in the colony would form quite a volume. We remember to have seen the productions of Mrs. A. J. Murray, Signor Cutolo, Herr Linger, Miska Hauser, Mrs. H. F. Price, Messrs. Draeger, O. F. V. Reyher, E. K. Daniel, W. C. Oldham, H. Pounsett, and J. Elliott An addition to the list has recently been made by the publication of "The Adelaide Schottische," composed by Mr. Joseph Elliott, lithographed in Messrs. Penman & Galbraith's best style, respectfully dedicated to the ladies of South Australia, and sold at an unusually low price. The music is arranged for the pianoforte, and will be found to combine the elements of simplicity and originality, without at all sacrificing the fuoco - the animated and playful style belonging to dance music. There are two or three instances in which the strict rules of composition are overlooked, which it would be well to correct in a future edition. These are, however, but very slight defects, and do not perceptibly detract from the general effect.

"NEW MUSIC", South Australian Register (13 August 1869), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article41393850

No. 28 of the Adelaide Miscellany contains a new song, the words of which are by Clotilde, and the music by Mr. Joseph Elliott. It is in D major, with a pianoforte accompaniment. The air is simple and pleasing, and within the range of an ordinary soprano voice.

"TOPICS OF THE DAY", The South Australian Advertiser (13 August 1869), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31992100

The new number of the Adelaide Miscellany contains an original song, entitled "Unforgotten, Though Afar;" words by Clotilde; music by Joseph Elliot.

"NEW MUSIC", South Australian Register (13 September 1869), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article41389139

The Adelaide Miscellany, No. 30, contains another piece of original music by Mr. Joseph Elliott, entitled the "Song of the Bell." It will probably become the song of the belle in drawing-room circles, for which it is more suitable than for the concert-room. Every lover of original music should purchase a copy.

"BYGONE DAYS", South Australian Register (16 July 1873), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39301864

The sixth edition of this pleasing melody, of which the words and music are by Mr. Joseph Elliott, has just been published by the author. It is clearly printed from musical type, and has an elegant title-page.

"MUSIC", South Australian Register (17 November 1875), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article40086610

Mr. Joseph Elliott has just issued a new edition of his pretty song "Unforgotten though Afar." It has been very neatly printed from movable type, and forms a suitable and uniform companion to his "Bygone Days."

"STRATHALBYN. May 18", The South Australian Advertiser (19 May 1883), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article33762273

Mr. Joseph Elliott, of this town, brother of the late Mr. Jas. Elliott, of Kapunda, whose decease was so lately chronicled and proprietor of the Southern Argus, is so seriously ill that but slight hope is entertained of his recovery. Everything that medical skill can suggest has been done to avert serious consequences, but the worst is feared. Regret is felt throughout the district.

"DEATHS", South Australian Register (22 May 1883), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article42001908

ELLIOTT. - On the 21st May, at Strathalbyn, after a painful illness, Joseph Elliott, J.P., aged 49 years.

"DEATH OF MR. JOSEPH ELLIOTT, J. P.", South Australian Register (23 May 1883), 2s

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article41998534

We regret to announce the death of Mr. Joseph Elliott, J.P., editor and proprietor of the Southern Argus, Strathalbyn, and brother of the late Mr. James Elliott, J.P., of the Kapunda Herald, who died only a few days ago, and the news of whose death reaching his brother when the latter was suffering from a prior illness, brought on an attack of brain fever, to which he eventually succumbed. Mr. Joseph Elliott was only forty-nine years of age at the time of his death. He arrived in the colony in 1853, being then 18 years old. He was first employed on the Register, and subsequently in the jobbing department connected with this office. Leaving that position, he opened printing-offices on his own account in Gawler-place and Rundle-street. He afterwards purchased the Southern Argus, which he greatly improved, and continued to conduct it at Strathalbyn till the day of his death. During his residence there he interested himself greatly in all matters connected with the town, of which he was recently elected one of the Councillors. In this capacity, as well as in other offices which he filled, Mr. Elliott worked energetically, and his services will be much missed by those amongst whom he has lived respected so long. He was an enthusiastic musician, and was in this connection best known, perhaps, as the composer of a popular little song entitled "Bygone Days." He was a member of the Town Council of Strathalbyn. He had been for a long time in weak health. He was twice married, and leaves six children, three of whom are grown up.

"THE LATE MR. JOSEPH ELLIOTT, J. P.", Southern Argus (24 May 1883), 2-3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article96929013 

. . . Mr. Elliott came to the colony in the Temora in 1852, his brother James accompanying him, and settled in Adelaide, where he resided for many years, being employed for a very long period at the Register Office, where he occupied a responsible position for a number of years. Later on Mr. Elliott joined Mr. W. C. Sims in establishing a business in the city, which, however, did not prove very successful, and eventually be started on his own account, gradually working to the front . . .

. . . Mr. Elliott was a most enthusiastic musician, and a composer of some note, much of his music being extremely popular, including the songs "Bygone Days," "Unforgotten," "The Song of the Bell," "Visions of Youth," and others, and several pieces of dance and sacred music. The success of the first named song rivalled that of almost any ever published, upwards of three thousand copies having been sold in this colony alone. Mr. Elliott, many years ago, imported a complete fount of music type, with which to publish the Musical Herald which he owned and edited. This fount was then the only one in Australia, and at the present time the only one in this colony, as well as the largest and most complete in the continent. The Herald did not prove a success, very few musical people being found amongst the early settlers, and after a short existence it vanished from the journalistic world, to be succeeded in time by the Adelaide Miscellany, which he also launched and conducted. This was far more successful, and for several years had a very popular run . . .


Musical works and publications:

Bygone days, ballad, music and words by J. E. (North Adelaide: Author, [1858])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/19898921 

For later editions, see:

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/5778602 

The Adelaide schottische, composed and respectfully dedicated to the ladies of South Australia by Joseph Elliott (Adelaide: printed by Penman & Galbraith, 1861)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/44349856 

Unforgotten, though afar! (song; first edition, musical supplement to The Adelaide miscellany 14 (12 August 1869)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/13580428 

The song of the bell (song; musical supplement to The Adelaide Miscellany 15 (9 September 1869)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/13312049 

See also The Adelaide miscellany

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=The+Adelaide+miscellany+1868-69 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)


Bibliography and resources:

Joseph Elliott, Our home in Australia: a description of cottage life in 1860 . . . introduction and architectural commentary by Stefan Pikusa; foreword by Brian Elliott (Sydney: Flannel Flower Press, 1984)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/45836315 

[Robert Illing Collection], "A gift within a gift", The University of Melbourne Library Journal 3/1 (June 1997)

http://www.unimelb.edu.au/culturalcollections/research/libraryjournal/vol3no1/gift.pdf




ELLIS, Mr. (1) (Mr. ELLIS)

Vocalist

Active Sydney, NSW, 1834-35

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#ELLIS-Mr-1 (shareable link to this entry)


Summary:

According to the Monitor, Ellis and Charles Bonnar "pretty well murdered" the old duet How sweet in the woodlands (by Dr. Henry Harrington of Bath) at bandmaster Thomas Lewis's concert in December 1834, at which, with Maria Taylor, they were the principal vocal talent.

With Maria Taylor, Ellis also sang Bishop's duet As it fell upon a day.


Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (16 December 1834), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2217764 

MR. LEWIS'S CONCERT,
AT THE PULTENEY HOTEL, TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 16, 1834, UNDER THE IMMEDIATE PATRONAGE OF His Excellency the Governor.
PART I . . .
2. Glee, Three Voices - "Merrily Bounding o'er the Sea" - Godbe . . .
8. Duet - "As it fell upon a Day" - Mrs. Taylor and Mr. Ellis - Bishop
9. Glee, Four Voices - "Hail smiling Morn" - Do. . . .
PART II . . .
2. Glee, 4 voices - "Foresters Sound the Cheerful Horn" - Bishop . . .
6. Duet - "Sweet in the Woodlands" - Mr. Bonner and Mr. Ellis . . .
9. Glee, three voices - "Mynheer Van Duncho" - Bishop . . .
Finale - "God save the King" . . .

"CONCERT", The Sydney Monitor (17 December 1834), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32147835

. . . "Sweet in the Woodlands," by Messrs. Bonner and Ellis, was good" . . .

"Mr. Lewis's Concert", The Sydney Monitor (20 December 1834), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32147866

. . . How Sweet in the Woodlands, was pretty well murdered by Measrs. Bonner and Ellis . . .

"MR. GORDONOVITCH'S CONCERT", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (22 January 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2197118

. . . an Irish song, by Mr. Ellis, was received with rapturous applause . . .

"CONCERT", The Alfred (23 January 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article252592505 

. . . A ludicrous song was sung by a Mr. Ellis, which seemed to amuse the audience exceedingly; all we can say of it is, that the singer did not appear to want a modest assurance, a very necessary qualification . . .

"CONCERT", The Australian (23 January 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article42009914

On Tuesday evening Mr. Gordonovitch gave his first concert at the Pulteney Hotel in a style of magnificence unprecedented by any musical entertainment hitherto attempted in the Colony . . . The principal singers were Mrs. Taylor, a young lady, Master Horne, Mr. Aldis, Mr. Ellis, and Mr. Knowles. The choruses were by the choir of the Roman Catholic Chapel. In all there were twenty-seven singers, and the incomparable band of the 17th Regt. . . . A Mr. Ellis favored the company with a comic song, which if it was not exactly according to concert etiquette, served, at all events, to enliven the scene. The audience seemed to relish it vastly. But whether they were laughing with Mr. E. or at him., we hardly know . . .

"CONCERT", The Sydney Herald (26 March 1835), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12851766

Mrs. Taylor gave her Concert on Tuesday evening last, at the Saloon of the Pulteney Hotel, to rather a thin house, scarcely sufficient we should think to cover the expenses. The performers were Mesdames Taylor, Boatwright, and Child, and Messrs. Simmons, Ellis, Gordonovitch, and Bonner . . .




ELLIS, Mr. (2) (Mr. ELLIS)

Violinist, violin player, ? vocalist

Active Maitland, NSW, 1854-56

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Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (2 September 1854), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article693457 

Grand Evening Concert. MR. F. E. LEES'S GRAND EVENING CONCERT, to he held at the Court House, East Maitland, on WEDNESDAY EVENING, the 6th of September, 1854 . . .
PROGRAMME. - PART I.
4. - Solo, "Violin" - Le Tremolo - L. E. Beethoven [sic] - Mr. ELLIS . . .
10. - Air Varie, on "Violin" - De Beriot - Mr. ELLIS.
PART II . . .
2. - Solo, Violin - "The last Rose of Summer" - Mr. ELLIS . . .
8. - "Old English Air," on Pianoforte, with brilliant variations, "O dear what can the matter be" -
Mr. F. E. LEES - accompanied by Mr. ELLIS on the Violin . . .

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (13 June 1855), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article702223 

Concerts in Aid of the Patriotic Fund.
THE First, will take place This Evening (WEDNESDAY), June 13th, at the Rose Inn, West Maitland.
1ST PART . . . 7. Duett - piano and violin, De Beriot and Osborne), Messrs. Kellermann and Ellis.
2ND PART . . . 6. Solo - violin - De Beriot - Mr. Ellis . . .

HUNTER NEWS . . . CONCERT IN AID OF THE PATRIOTIC FUND", The Sydney Morning Herald (18 June 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12970624 

. . . The piano and violin duet of Messrs. Kellerman and Ellis was executed with a skill which brought down a rapturous encore; and the violin solo of Mr. Ellis, in which he introduced "The Last Rose of Summer," was most tastefully performed, shewing the greatest delicacy in the fingering . . .

"M. BOULANGER'S CONCERT", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (24 June 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18655368 

On Saturday evening M. Boulanger, assisted by Messrs. Kellermann and Ellis, entertained at the Court House, East Maitland, an audience, which in point of numbers, was certainty unworthy of the occasion . . . Mr. Ellis played several solos on the violin, which were deservedly encored, and any comment on the well-known skill of that gentleman, as a violinist, would be almost superfluous on our part . . .




ELLIS, David Henry (David Henry ELLIS; Dr. D. H. ELLIS)

Musician, tenor vocalist, church musician, composer, precentor, music examiner, adjudicator

Born Cwm, Flintshire, Wales, 25 November 1836
Arrived Sydney, NSW, early January 1881
Departed NSW, May 1891 (for England)
Died Lincoln, England, 1902, aged 66

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THIS ENTRY IS A STUB ON PERSONNEL FIRST ACTIVE IN AUSTRALIA AFTER 1860


Documentation:

"RELIGIOUS", Launceston Examiner (25 January 1886), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39510903 

The Rev. Dr. D. H. Ellis, L.L.D., Precentor of Goulbourn Cathedral, New South Wales, who has been on a visit to Tasmania for some time past, gave so much pleasure by a discourse at St. Paul's prior to visiting Hobart that on his return a few days ago from the capital he was requested to preach again at St. Paul's, and also at Trinity, and acceded, being listened to by large congregations at both churches yesterday. Dr. Ellis, who has a high reputation not only as a preacher, but as a vocalist, he holding the degree of Bachelor of Music, arrived in New South Wales from England over five years ago, and was at first attached to St. Andrew's Cathedral, in Sydney, subsequently removing to Newcastle, and recently to Goulburn, where he now holds the position of Precentor at St. Saviour's Cathedral . . .

"NEW MUSIC", The Sydney Morning Herald (28 August 1889), 11

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13730693 

We have received from the Rev. Dr. Ellis, precentor of Goulburn Cathedral, a copy of his "Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis" in the key of C. The music is simple and unpretentious; but it is tuneful and fairly devotional its style. The words of the Evensong Canticles are set, for the most part, in plain four-voice harmony, and in no place is there anything difficult of execution. The "service" is well within the capabilities of ordinary choirs, and it may prove acceptable in many churches where more ambitious settings would be out of the reach of the choristers. That the harmony and part-writing are generally correct is only what might be expected, seeing that the composer is a "Mus. Bac." The compositions are published by Wickins and Co., of London. The printing is neat and plain, but there are occasional passages which seem ambiguous, as no directions are given whether they are intended to be performed vocally as "pneuma)," without words - or to be played on the organ.

"Local and General", Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (17 January 1891), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article141008666 

WE are in receipt of a Christmas anthem composed by the Rev. D. H. Ellis, B.D., L.L.D., Mus. Bac., entitled "Behold, a Virgin shall conceive and bear a son." The anthem was composed for parish choirs, and the music, though simple, is a worthy addition to the antiphonal harmony of the great and joyous festival of the Christian year.

"Presentation to Dr. Ellis", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (23 May 1891), 8 second sheet

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18990228 

Just prior to the departure of Dr. Ellis from Morpeth on Saturday last, a number of his friends assembled at the Commercial Bank and presented him with an address . . .

"NEW MUSIC", The Argus (14 March 1892), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8406365 

"EXAMINATION IN MUSIC", The Age (14 June 1894), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197469154 

. . . As to the good work being done in the parent colony, the Rev. D. H. Ellis, B.A. LL.D., Mus. Bac., said, when speaking at Lincoln in March last that from his experience in Sydney, of whose cathedral he was precentor some years ago, Trinity College had done more for the cause of music there than anything else he knew of, and that nearly as many candidates now presented themselves for examination in Sydney as in London. It is hardly reasonable to suppose that Melbourne will be less appreciative than Sydney in taking advantage of the opportunities for examination now that they are within their reach. The examinations are open to all without distinction of age, sex or creed.

"OBITUARY", Leeds Mercury [England] (27 December 1902), 16

The Rev. David Henry Ellis, Vicar of St. Botolph's Church, Lincoln, died on the 19th inst. Dr. Ellis, who had the unusual sequence of University degrees, M.A., B.D., LL.D., and Mus.Bac., was a Welshman, and had held the precentorship of St. Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney, N.S.W.. Aged 65.


Bibliography and resources:

Brown and Stratton 1897, British musical biography, 138

https://archive.org/stream/britishmusicalb00brow#page/138/mode/2up 




ELLIS, Eliza Stewart (Eliza Stewart KIPLING; alias Miss Eliza STEWART; Mrs. Frederick Richard ELLIS; Mrs. Stewart ELLIS)

Vocalist, pianist, choral class conductor, music teacher

Born London, England, 12 May 1828; baptised St. Luke's, Finsbury, 6 August 1828; daughter of John Stewart KIPLING (1804-1875) and Maria ELLIOTT (1807-1889)
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 8 October 1854 (per Robert Passenger, from London and Isle of Wight, 24 June, aged "26")
Married Frederick Richard ELLIS, VIC, 1857
Died Carlton, VIC, 20 January 1898

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ELLIS, Frederick Richard (Frederick Richard ELLIS; Mr. F. R. ELLIS)

Amateur vocalist and instrumentalist

Born Greenwich, England, 1822; baptised St. Albans, 1 October 1822; son of Samuel ELLIS and Mary Ann WALTON
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 1852 (? December 1852, per Prince Albert, aged "25")
Married Eliza Stewart KIPLING, VIC, 1857
Died Eaglehawk, VIC, 5 December 1891

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Summary:

John Stewart Kipling (1804-1875) and his wife Maria Elliott (1807-1889) and two of their children arrived in Melbourne as immigrants on the Sussex in November 1853, followed by the eldest daugther, Eliza Stewart Kipling, and son Henry, on the Robert Passenger in October 1854. Formerly a pupil (as she later advertised) of the London vocalist Charlotte Dolby, Eliza first appeared as a public singer in Melbourne using her middle name, as Miss Stewart, in one of the Melbourne Philharmonic Society's Exhibition miscellaneous concerts on 24 November 1854, singing Glover's Merry is the greenwood, alongside Mrs. Dalton, another recent arrival, and established local soloist Elizabeth Testar. The following night she appeared at Astley's Amphitheatre, singing When the swallows homeward fly, and with Mary Ellen Hancock in two duets, We have wandered in dreams, and Flow on thou shining river.


Documentation:

England census, 6 June 1841, St. Mary Islington, Middlesex; UK National Archives, HO 107 / 664 / 11

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/8978/images/MDXHO107_664_664-0423 (PAYWALL)

Pleasant Row / Mary Kipling / 35 / Artist / [born Middlesex]
Eliza Kipling / 13 / - / [born Middlesex]

? [Advertisement], The Argus (4 January 1853), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4788697 

ROYAL HOTEL. MR. CHARLES WILKIE'S MUSICAL LOUNGE,
OPEN from seven till eleven on the evenings of Wednesday 5th, Friday 7th, and Saturday 8th, this week.
Principal Performers: Mr. John Gregg. M. de Courcy, from the Lyceum Theatre (his first appearance,)
Mr. Ellis, Comic. Mr. Johnson, from the London Concerts.
Pianist, M. Salamon. Music to commence at eight every evening . . .

Names and descriptions of passengers per Robert Passenger from London, 19 June 1854, for Melbourne; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3AF6D5EF-F96C-11E9-AE98-9DD57D8DEA70?image=103 (DIGITISED)

. . . Kipling Eliza S. / 26 // [Kipling] Henry / 10 . . .

As Miss Eliza Stewart (1854-57):

"ASTLEY'S AMPHITHEATRE", The Age (12 December 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154851422 

We paid a passing visit to this popular place of amusement on Saturday evening and found a "beggarly account of empty boxes" in every division of the house. The truth is that last Saturday night was one of those unfortunate occasions in which failure was anticipated, and most decidedly accomplished. The whole performances were made up of songs, without any new features; the stars had all withdrawn for the night, and the public knew it, and staid away. We would suggest to Mr. Lewis the propriety of closing the theatre altogether rather than suffer the damage to the reputation of his house by providing only for a disappointment. The performances were of the average order, so far as they went. Of Miss Hamilton we will say nothing, the public have assigned her a niche, and we bow to their decision, reluctantly, however. The singing of Miss Stewart was very unaffected, and chaste. Miss Warde has improved much, by the care she has manifested since her debut . . .

[Advertisement], The Age (16 December 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154850842 

ASTLEY'S, SATURDAY. WINTERBOTTOM'S SERIES OF CONCERTS on SATURDAY, December 16th, 1854 . . . PROGRAMME . . . Song, "Ida", Miss Eliza Stewart - Lindley; Symphony - "Surprise" - Haydn . . . Song - "Sweetly o'er my senses stealing", Miss E. Stewart - Zingarelli . . .

"WINTERBOTTOM'S CONCERTS", The Argus (18 December 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4801921 

Mr. Winterbottom has resumed his concerts a la Jullien at Astley's. The first of the series came off on Saturday, but the attendance was very thin. The star of the evening was Mons E. Coulon, who was most enthusiastically received. Miss E. Stewart sang very sweetly, but her voice is scarcely sufficiently strong for such a large room. She was, therefore, very indifferently received at first; but merit prevailed, and on her last appearance she was encored. Miss Hamilton was encored, or course . . .

"M. WINTERBOTTOM'S CONCERT AT ASTLEY'S", The Age (19 December 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154850301 

. . . Miss E. Stewart lacks only confidence to make her a favourite; her appreciation [sic, ? ennunciation] is most correct, and her style charms by its simple unaffectedness and naturalness. The song, "Sweetly o'er my senses stealing," was a most pleasing and chaste performance, and she was loudly encored in it . . .

[Advertisement], The Age (23 December 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154852141 

Grand Opening of the Lower Saloons and Suberb Entrance Hall, To the NEW THEATRE ROYAL, Great Bourke-street east.
THE above premises will be opened to the public on Saturday December 23, with a series of Grand operatic and Classic Concerts, when the lower Saloon and entrance Hall will be opened as a promenade Concert Room.
The following Artists have been engaged for the occasion.
Mrs. Hancock; Miss Octavia Hamilton;
Miss Minie Clifford, the extraordinary infant performer on the piano-forte.
Miss Stewart, Pupil of Miss Dolby . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charlotte Dolby (vocalist)

"NEW THEATRE ROYAL", The Age (26 December 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154853827 

On Saturday evening, a Grand Concert was held in the Lower Saloon of this building. The room itself is not quite completed, but is even now the most superb building of the kind in Melbourne. The entertainment was one of no common order in this Colony - the attendance excellent, the room well lighted with gas, and last though not least the excellent diversification of the entertainment, could not fail, we think, to call to the minds of all present the happy hours they had spent in the old country at some of the first-class Concerts, got up in the "good old English style" . . . Miss Hamilton and Miss Stewart sang several duets, they were nicely executed, and called down hearty applause . . .

"CONCERT AT THE THEATRE ROYAL", The Age (29 December 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154850817 

On Wednesday evening last we paid our second visit to the concert room of the New Theatre Royal, Bourke-street, and were grieved to find the attendance so limited, a result, however, easy to be accounted for, from the neglect of advertising, so that few persons were aware that a concert would take place. Whilst on the subject of mismanagement we would call Mr. BIack's attention to the whistling, cat-calling, cooeing, and other eccentric ways of demanding an encore, which to ears polite are a nuisance unbearable, and if not suppressed, one that will go a long way to deter respectable persons from visiting the establishment. We would also suggest that footlights would add considerably to the misse en scene. Of the building we cannot speak in terms too eulogistic . . . Miss Stewart was in excellent voice, we never heard her to more advantage; but we fear she is too good a musician ever to become a finished singer. It is evident she reads music too quickly, and like most English vocalists clips her words; she should look to it, or it will grow upon her . . .

[Advertisement], The Star (22 September 1855), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66038937

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (25 February 1856), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12983666 

THE DOMAIN. THIS EVENING, (MONDAY) the 25th instant (by the kind permission of his Excellency the Governor-General) . . . the LAST GRAND ENTERTAINMENT in the DOMAIN that can possibly take place . . .
Among other attractions . . . HERR VIET RAHM, the renowned Tyrolean singer, will, in conjunction with
Miss ELIZA STEWART, the celebrated vocalist, have the honour of making their first and only appearance . . .
(In course of the evening the following Vocal Music will be performed.)
Song - Herr Veit Rahm - The Postilion (by desire)
Duet - Herr Veit Rahm and Miss Eliza Stewart - The Nightingale.
Song - Miss E. Stewart - I'm a merry Zingari.
Song - Miss E. Stewart - I'm a winsome wee thing.
Song - Herr Rahm - My Fatherland.
Grand Chorus - Tramp - Sir Henry Bishop.
Grand Chorus - Let us be happy - Balfe.

"FETE IN THE DOMAIN", Empire (26 February 1856), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60174321 

The grand entertainment, so long advertised, came off in the Domain, last evening, and drew together a large concourse of people. The attendance was as numerous, if not considerably more so, than on any previous occasion, there being about five thousand persons present. Everything was favourable:- the night was beautifully fine, which was a great inducement for the promenade - and the programme promised much; but, as usual, a fatal something unexpectedly interposed to prevent the fulfilment of its promises. There were three bands of music present the Military, the German, and the Hungarian - all of which performed their allotted parts to the entire satisfaction of the vast multitude assembled - judging from the plaudits that followed the conclusion of some of the favourite selections. The vocal performance there was but one - was a decided failure, open air agreeing with neither the ability nor the compass of Herr Veit Rahm, whatever that gentleman's abilities may be otherwise. An apology was made for Miss Eliza Stewart and the "grand chorus of thirty performers," the non-appearance of the former being excused on the plea of illness. There was considerable hubbub created by the announcement of this fact, and in the crush that ensued many persons crowded on one of the platforms erected for the accommodation of the musicians; the interference of the police, however, soon put matters right. The exhibition of fireworks was certainly gorgeous . . .

[Advertisement], Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (8 March 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62048181 

Royal Victoria Theatre, Saturday, March 8, 1856. Herr Veit Rahm AND Miss Eliza Stewart . . . Miss Eliza Stewart, the celebrated Vocalist and Pianist, from the London Concerts and Theatre Royal, Melbourne, and the most powerful company in the colony, at White's, Royal Victoria Theatre, on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday Evenings . . .

[Advertisement], Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (7 May 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62052322 

"THE CONCERTS AT THE JOHN O'GROAT HOTEL", The Star (18 July 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66043246

"STAR CONCERT HALL", The Star (27 July 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66043388

"COUNTY COURT", The Star (5 October 1857), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66044556 

? "PLEASANT CREEK", The Age (10 December 1857), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154835687 

. . . Miss Stewart, late of Mr. O'Reilly's company, is now singing at the Royal George Concert Room, and is being well received . . .

As Mrs. Stewart Ellis / Mrs. Ellis (from 1857):

[Advertisement], The Age (14 March 1859), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154839512 

MELBOURNE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY . . . FIRST SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT FOR THE YEAR . . . Israel in Egypt . . . Principal Vocalists: MISS OCTAVIA HAMILTON, MRS. STEWART ELLIS, MRS. GOODLIFFE, MR. EWART, MR. ANGUS, AND MR. BLANCHARD. Band and Double Chorus of One Hundred and Eighty Performers . . .

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (10 November 1859), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87993429 

ABBOTT'S LYCEUM. THATCHER'S BENEFIT, THURSDAY, 10th NOVEMBER . . .
Locke's Celebrated MACBETH MUSIC,
Supported by Madame Vitelli. Mrs. Oakey, Mrs. Ellis, Messrs. Leeman, Bennett, Deague, Clapham, Thatcher, and Warden . . .

"HAYMARKET THEATRE", Bendigo Advertiser (2 February 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87941447 

The performances yesterday evening at this place of amusement, for the benefit of Mr. J. Small, were tolerably well attended. The dramatic business was principally in the hands of certain amateur performers . . . Mrs. Oakey sang some ballads which were received with approbation. Mrs. Ellis (Miss Stewart) also lent her professional assistance . . .

"THE PHILHARMONIC CONCERT", Bendigo Advertiser (7 March 1860), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87942206 

The second subscription concert of the Bendigo Philharmonic Society was held last evening, at the Presbyterian Schoolhouse. Neither the attendance nor the entertainment came up to that of the last concert . . . In bringing out Schiller's Lay of the Bell, set to Romberg's music, they evidently overrated their own powers . . . Mrs. Ellis sang the whole of the treble solos, and, though in the first part her voice did not seem to tell as usual, she was deservedly encored in what may fairly be termed the prettiest solo of the evening, "Wearied now with toil of day" . . .

"MRS. ELLIS'S CONCERT", Bendigo Advertiser (3 November 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87927808 

The concert at the Temperance Hall last evening by Mrs. Ellis's class, assisted by several lady and gentlemen amateurs, proved very successful. The attendance was numerous. The first part of the concert consisted selections from Hayden's "Creation," in which Mrs. Ellis acquitted herself excellently well. The opening chorus, "The Marvellous Work," was sung steadily and with good effect, better indeed than any of the succeeding choruses . . .

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (24 December 1860), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87948915 

ABBOTT'S LYCEUM THEATRE. GRAND MORNING CONCERT!
ON BOXING DAY, 26th DECEMBER, For the Benefit of MRS. STEWART ELLIS . . .
In which the following ladies and gentlemen have kindly volunteered their services:
Mr. Holloway, Mr. Murray, Mr. Newton Clapham, Mr. Sayers, Mr. Deague, Mr. Fowler, Mr. Barnard, Mr. Von Ende, Mr. Fairchild, Mr. F. Leeman, Mrs. Stewart Ellis, Mrs. Mitchell, And the seyeral members of the BENDIGO PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.
INSTRUMENTALISTS: Mr O. Linden, pianist and Conductor.
Mr. A. Usher, Leader. Messrs Hid, Brown, Burgess, Allen, Bower, Kohler . . .

"POPULAR CONCERT", Bendigo Advertiser (24 September 1873), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88268439 

. . . The next popular concert, we understand, will include selections from "Lucrezia Borgia," "Ernani," and "Rigoletto," and Mrs. Ellis and Mr. Kennedy will be amongst the vocalists.

"DEATH OF MR. FREDERICK R. ELLIS", The Bendigo Independent (5 December 1891), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article169577404 

. . . He entered the service of the Mining Department in 1863, and was well and favorably known amongst all classes. In the earlier days it will be remembered that with his talented wife and others, they were active in getting up penny readings, recitations and concerts on behalf of the Sandhurst Mechanics Institute, then a small wooden building. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis were accomplished vocalists and instrumentalists, and 20 years ago, no concert was complete without them. Mr. Ellis after a few years' service in Sandhurst, was promoted to the Eaglehawk, Huntly and Raywood district, and had charge of the courts there up to about the middle of this year. He was born at Greenwich, near London, of a good family, and in 1852 left for Australia, to try his luck on the diggings. Like pretty nearly everyone in those days he worked as a digger, first at McIvor and then at Bendigo, till he was appointed warden's clerk in 1863 . . .

"DEATHS", The Argus (26 January 1898), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article9788374 

ELLIS. - On the 20th January, at her residence, Rathdown-street, Eliza Stewart Ellis, relict of the late F. R. Ellis, C.P.S., Eaglehawk.

"OBITUARY", Bendigo Advertiser (26 January 1898), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article89466217 

The death is announced of Mrs. Eliza Stewart Ellis, relict of the late Mr. F. R. Ellis, for many years clerk of Petty Sessions at Eaglehawk. The sad event took place at her late residence, Rathdown-street, Carlton, on Thursday last. The deceased was well-known in this district, and at one time was a prominent member of St. Kilian's choir.


Bibliography and resources:

George Mackay, The history of Bendigo (Melbourne: Ferguson & Mitchell, 1891), (174) 175

https://archive.org/stream/historyofbendigo00mack#page/175/mode/2up 

. . . Mr. William Brown, the well-known solicitor, now practising in [175] Melbourne, took an active part, along with his brother, Mr. T. Brown, in the inauguration of the Liedertafel. Mr. W. Brown always took a warm interest in matters musical, and for many years was one of the most prominent singers in the district. Contemporary with him in the sixties were Mrs. Betham and Mrs. Ellis, and in the seventies, Mrs. A. E. B. Casey. Messrs. M. and F. Macoboy are among the leading members of the Liedertafel, and the former is its president . . .




ELLIS, George (Richard George ELLIS; George ELLIS; Mr. G. ELLIS)

Vocalist, characteristic vocalist, comic vocalist, comedian, delineator

Born England, c. 1836
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, c. 1856
Married Kate VAUGHAN, VIC, 1856
Died Croydon, Surrey, England, 23 November 1868, aged "32"

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ELLIS, Kate (Kate Helena VAUGHAN; Mrs. George ELLIS; Mrs. William FISHER)

Vocalist

Married (1) Richard George ELLIS, VIC, 1856
Active Melbourne, VIC, 1857
Married (2) William FISHER, Greenwich, England, 9 May 1869

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Documentation:

? Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. Mary Islington in the county of Middlesex in the year 1837; register 1836-41; London Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/1558/images/31280_197186-00037 (PAYWALL)

No. 471 / [Baptised] Mar. 26 / Born 13 Feb 1837 / George Richard Son of / George & Jane / Ellis / Lower Queen Street / Brewer . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (7 November 1856), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7139665 

GEORGE ELLIS, the unrivalled Comic Singer, in Character Every Evening, at the Sportsman's Arms, Russell-street.
COME and See George Ellis in the characters of "Billy Barlow" and "Charity Girl." Sportsman's Arms.

[Advertisement], The Argus (15 November 1857), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7140079 

WHERE are you Going To-Night? Why, to see George Ellis dressed up in character, free . . .
SPORTSMAN'S ARMS, Russell-street. - Lots of fun. George Ellis sings "Billy Barlow" in character To-Night.

[Advertisement], The Age (24 January 1857), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154820653 

NATIONAL-HOTEL MUSIC HALL, Bourke street east, Near the Parliament Houses. The following artists are engaged:
MADAME LEON NAEJ, The celebrated artiste from the Grand Opera, Paris, who will this evening sing La Bayadere and the Marseillaise, in costume,
Mrs. W. H. STONE, Late of the London Concerts, her first appearance in the colonies, who with Mr. Ellis will introduce Comic Duets, Sketches, &c.
Mrs. G. ELLIS, The pleasing vocalist.
Mr. G. ELLIS, The popular comic vocalist.
Mr. KITTS, The admired basso, late of the Theatre Royal.
Mr. CHAMBERS, Characteristic Dancer.
Pianist and Conductor - Mr. E. J. Piper.
Proprietor - W. Hutchinson.
Admission Free.

ASSOCIATIONS: Madame Leon Naej (vocalist); James Edward Kitts (bass vocalist); Joseph Chambers (dancer); Edward John Piper (pianist)

[Advertisement], Bell's Life in Victoria and Sporting Chronicle (14 February 1857), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201374100 

NATIONAL HOTEL MUSIC HALL, BOURKE STREET EAST,
Near the Parliament Houses. The following Performers are engaged; -
Madame LEON NAEJ, From the Grand Opera Paris. Mrs. J. W. STONE, Of the London Concerts,
Mr. G. ELLIS, The popular Comic Vocalist.
Mr. WHITE, Late of Rainer's Serenaders.
Pianist and Conductor - Mr. E. J. PIPER.
Proprietor - W. HUTCHINSON.
Admission Free.

[Advertisement], The Age (6 May 1858), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154855744 

McCOWEN'S, Late Tilke's, CONCERT HALL, Bourke-street east . . .
The usual CONCERTS Will be held every Evening. The ladies and gentlemen at present engaged are - Madame Leon Naej, Mrs. Alfred Oakey, Miss Louisa Sutherland, Mr C. F. Percival, Mr G. Ellis, Mr. Burgess, Mr. Luntly, Mr. Reeves, and Mr. Miller. Pianist - Mr. Alfred Oakey. Manager - Mr. J. Miller.

ASSOCIATIONS: Alfred Oakey (pianist); Joe Miller (comic vocalist, manager); Charles Reeves (minstrel serenader); Philip Luntley (minstrel serenader)

[Advertisement], The Age (1 June 1858), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154856181 

McCOWEN'S (Late Tilke's) CONCERT HALL . . . MR. G. ELLIS and JOE MILLER . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (22 March 1859), 1

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STORK CONCERT HALL.-TO NIGHT, Miss Bartley, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. George Ellis, Mr. McGregor, the Scotch vocalist and dancer, in full highland costume.

[Advertisement], The Argus (25 October 1859), 1

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A COMIC SINGER and LADY VOCALIST WANTED, for the country. Apply J. A. Picco, l95 1/2 King-street.

[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser [Beechworth, VIC] (2 November 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112905523 

Star Theatre. Preliminary Announcement.
ARRIVAL OF MISS CASTINE, THE celebrated Soprano, from the principal London and Melbourne Concerts. (First appearance.)
MR. GEORGE ELLIS, The inimitable comic character, Irish and Dialogue Vocalist. (First appearance.)
AND THE RENOWNED AMERICAN PICCO, The celebrated delineator of Negro Life and Character - and Soloist on the Violin, African Lute, Musical Gridiron, and the Common Whistle. (First appearance.) . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Emma Castine (vocalist); J. A. Picco (instrumentalist)

"STAR THEATRE", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (7 November 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112905564 

A crowded house on Saturday evening testified by its applause the feeling they entertained of the merits of those who catered for their amusement. First, according to etiquette comes Miss Castine, a most charming vocalist . . . Mr. George Ellis, the comic singer, improves vastly upon acquaintance . . . As for Mr. Picco, the only name we can give that gentleman, we can safely say that he is, without exception, one of the most clever and versatile musicians we have ever met with. Nothing comes amiss to him, from a violin to a penny whistle and as a delineator of negro songs he may take high rank. Altogether, a very pleasant evening may be spent in witnessing the performances of this company.

"STAR THEATRE", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (9 November 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112905584 

The performances at this house last evening were if anything superior to those hitherto given by this talented company. Miss Castine was positively charming, the feeling evinced by her and her admirable voice drew down great applause. Mr. Picco by his drolleries and splendid music and Mr. George Ellis by his comicalities and whimsicalities succeeeed a merveille in pleasing the audience.

[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser (9 November 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112905579 

Star Theatre . . . MISS CASTINE . . . MR. GEORGE ELLIS . . .
MR. J. A. PICCO, In his Inimitable Performances . . .
Pianist - MR. RUXTON.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henri Ruxton (pianist)

[Advertisement], Wellington Independent [Wellington, NZ] (25 March 1862), 2, and 3

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WI18620325.2.3.6 

ODD FELLOWS' HALL, WELLINGTON. COSMOPOLITAN BAND, AND COLOURED OPERA TROUPE,
TUESDAY, MARCH 24th, 1862. COME AND SEE MR. FLEMING, THE GREAT IRISH COMIC VOCALIST, In character.
MY JOHNNY WAS A SHOEMAKER, in character, by GEORGE ELLIS, To-night.
BRUDDER BONES, and the original BLUE TAILED FLY, by GEORGE ELLIS, to-night.

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WI18620325.2.11.1 

. . . MR. GEORGE ELLIS, Prince of Comic Characteristic Vocalists . . .

"COSMOPOLITAN OPERA TROUPE", The Sydney Morning Herald (15 September 1862), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28623298 

The Cosmopolitan Opera Troupe, consisting of Mr. George Ellis, Mr. Charles Reeves, Mr. P. J. Luntley, Mr. C. Battle, and James Johnson, gave their first entertainment at the Temperance Hall, on Saturday evening, and were well received. Their performances gave much pleasure to the audience who appeared fully to appreciate the talent displayed by this little Company. They are to give another entertainment this evening.

"PATCHWORK", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser [NSW] (19 March 1863), 2

shttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18694357 

"PATCHWORK ENTERTAINMENT", The Newcastle Chronicle and Hunter River District News (21 March 1863), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article111165044

Mr. G. Ellis, assisted by two lady vocalists, and two instrumentalists, gave an entertainment at the Court House, on Thursday and Friday evenings, which were well attended. His performance he designates by the title of "Patchwork," and judging by its varied and heterogeneous character, it is not ill-appropriately named. The performance comprised many choice songs, rendered very sweetly by the lady vocalists; also, humourous specimens of English and Irish character. Not the least amusing part of the evening's entertainment, was the drollery of Mr. Ellis himself, who possesses the forte of extracting a laugh from the veriest misantrophe. His buffo and comic singing is unsurpassable, and was so far appreciated at to cial forth uprorious applause, and a demand for his reappearance. We understand the company are about to visit New Zealand.

[News], New Zealander (11 April 1863), 5

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZ18630411.2.22 

MR. GEORGE ELLIS, who is well known in Auckland as the "Brudder Bones" of the Ethiopian serenades who were playing here in June and July last, has arrived by the Ann and Jane from Melbourne, and intends, we are informed, to open an entertainment here similar to that mentioned in the following paragraph, which we extract from the Maitland Mercury. -

"PATCHWORK. - Under this designation Mr. George Ellis gave an entertainment at the Olympic Theatre on Monday night. His company consists of two lady vocalists and himself, with two instrumentalists, whose united efforts met with well-deserved plaudits from a numerous and respectable audience. It would be quite impossible in a limited space to give any notice of any particular song, duett, or glee. We merely remark that the little company most successfully kept the audience in good humour from eight o'clock until a quarter-past eleven with some really first-rate comic and sentimental singing and acting. They also much surprised and delighted many who had not anticipated the treat in store for them. This company is en route for New Zealand, and will start on Tuesday."

[Advertisement], New Zealander (14 April 1863), 1

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZ18630414.2.2.6 

LOOK OUT FOR A TREAT! BONES HAS ARRIVED!
And will shortly appear with a NEW AND INIMITABLE ENTERTAINMENT, "PATCHWORK,"
Assisted by the following talented Artistes -
Miss F. ROOKE, Miss KATE ST. CLAIR, Mr. J. RUTTER, Mr. J. V. CHANDOS,
and the renowned GEORGE ELLIS. For full particulars see future advertisement.

ASSOCIATIONS: ? Fanny Rooke Paine (vocalist)

[Advertisement], The Argus (11 March 1865), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5734467 

MR. and Mrs. GEORGE ELLIS, English, Irish, and Characteristic Vocalists and Duettists, (just arrived from New Zealand) open to ENGAGEMENT. Address G. Ellis, Post-office, Melbourne.

[Advertisement], The Argus (28 June 1865), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5735621 

MR. and MRS GEORGE ELLIS, comic characteristic vocalists and duetists, DISENGAGED July 2. Address Theatre Royal, Daylesford.

[News], Evening Post [NZ] (14 August 1865), 2

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP18650814.2.9 

The Dunedin Herald remarks that the style and character of the entertainment provided for the masses at the Corinthian Hall is proving attractive, and each evening the room is well filled with a quiet and respectable audience. The company consists of Mr. and Mrs. George Ellis, the duettists, Mr. Gowan, who sings nightly some favorite songs, Mr. W. H. Cooke, a very clever dancer, and Mr. Wallace, a contortionist and acrobat. There is a good band under the direction of an able violinist, Mr. J. Wright . . .

[Advertisement], West Coast Times [Hokitika, NZ] (14 July 1866), 1

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WCT18660714.2.2.6 

GARRICK'S HEAD HOTEL, Opposite the Bank of New South Wales, Revell street. GEORGE ELLIS, Proprietor . . .

[News], West Coast Times (3 December 1866), 2

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WCT18661203.2.9 

A grand plain and fancy dress ball will take place at the Theatre Royal, Shakspeare Hotel, this evening, and as Mr. George Ellis, the proprietor, is using extra exertion to make this the most attractive ball of a similar description this season, we anticipate he will be liberally patronised. A double band has been engaged for the occasion.

London, England (by November 1867 to November 1868):

[Advertisement], The Era [London, England] (10 November 1867), 8

THE PHILHARMONIC HALL, ISLINGTON. (Sole Proprietor, Mr. SAMUEL ADAMS,) SPECIAL NOTICE.
Mr. GEORGE ELLIS, the Great Australian Comedian, will make his First Appearance in England here THIS EVENING.

"ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE" The Era [London, England] (24 November 1867), 10

MR. EDITOR. - Sir, - In reference to a paragraph which appeared in The Era on the 9th ultimo, written by a person styling himself George Ellis, respecting me, I beg to inform you that my legitimate name is George Ellis, and also that I have been receiving nightly the greatest applause in most of the Australian colonies as well as the New Zealand provinces for the last fourteen years, which I have most invaluable testimonials to prove as to my abilities, and I consider this explanation particularly necessary on my behalf, to prevent confusion and mistakes, as I wish it to be distinctly understood that I am in no way connected with any other individual calling himself George Ellis, the English comic vocalist. Trusting you Will pardon me for thus introdtng on your valuable space,
I remain, yours very respectfully,
GEORGE ELLIS, also the Australian Comic Characteristic Vocalist, 19, Lambeth-road, S., and an Englishlman.

"Canterbury Music Hall", The Era [London] (29 December 1867), 7

. . . Mr. George Ellis, from Australia, and Mr. Pat Sellers (the Irish comic), both of whom made their first appearance, were remarkably well received, and exihibited talent of a superior order. Mr. Ellis as a British policeman, was comic in the extreme . . .

"LONDON MUSIC HALLS . . . WESTON'S", The Era (16 August 1868), 6

. . . Mr. George Ellis the Australian comique, is in Mr. Sweasey's current list. This gentleman has a strong musical voice, and an expressive countenance, and his gesticulations are abundant and energetic, and above the average in originality and comicality. He sang, when we were there to hear, a lively song about "Susannair,"and then about one who "Couldn't help it," a third called "The five o'clock 'bus," and a fourth the refrain of which began with "My girl is eighteen." His talented and earnest efforts to amuse told well . . .

[Advertisement], Croydon Chronicle and East Surrey Advertiser (31 October 1868), 8

UNDER ENTIRE NEW MANAGEMENT.
KINGS' ARMS HOTEL, KATHERINE STREET, (OPPOSITI THE CENTRAL RAILWAY STATION AND TOWN HALL, CROYDON.)
GEORGE ELLIS (of Weston's Music Hall, Holborn, The Alhambra, &c.)
BEGS to announce that he has succeeded Mr. Champness in the above very commodious Hotel . . .

[Advertisement], Croydon Chronicle and East Surrey Advertiser (2 January 1869), 1

. . . MR. E. SHALLESS Has eceived instructions from the Administratix of the late George Ellis, deceased, to Sell by Auction . . . THE valuable LEASE and GOODWILL, with early possession; of the modern, extensive, and commanding Business Premises, known as "The King's Arms Hotel," Katherine-street . . .

[News], Westport Times [NZ] (13 March 1869), 2

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WEST18690313.2.10 

Mr. George Ellis, comedian and comic singer, who was landlord of the Shakespeare Hotel, in Hokitika, some time, and subsequently went home to England, has committed suicide in Croydon. One evening he went early to bed, and divided his arm across to the bone, cutting through flesh and arteries. Before he had bled to death, however, the act was discovered, and he was at once taken to the hospital, where it was found that he had so injured himself that amputation was necessary. This was attempted, but he died under the operation.

Register of burials, St. John, Croydon, Surrey; register, 1861-71; Surry History Centre

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/4786/images/40761_311941-00181 (PAYWALL)

[November] 27 / George Ellis / 32 years

National probate calendar, 1868 (fourth quarter); UK National Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/1904/images/31874_222655-00149 (PAYWALL)

ELLIS Richard George / Effects under £800 / 8 December / Letters of Administration of the estate and effects of Richard George Ellis late of the "King's Arms" Central Croydon in the County of Surrey Hotel Keeper deceased who died 23 November 1868 at the Infirmary Croydon aforesaid were granted . . . to Kate Helena Ellis of the "King's Arms" aforesaid Widow the Relict of the said Deceased . . .

"DEATH AMONG THE PLAYERS", The Tasmanian Tribune (25 May 1875), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201484905 

The Otago Guardian, of the 1st inst., speaking of death among the players, says: . . .
a gentleman in Dunedin connected with the stage . . . kindly offered to supply us with a list of those who, so far as he knew, had within the last 10 years appeared in the colonies, and who had now departed for that bourne "where the wicked cease from troubling, and the weary are at rest" . . .
George Ellis, comic vocalist, once landlord of the Shakespeare Hotel, Hokitika . . .



ELLIS, James (James ELLIS; Mr. J. ELLIS; Mr. ELLIS)

Musical and theatrical entrepreneur, concert manager

Born England, c. 1813
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 20 October 1852 (per Coldstream, from London, June)
Died Fitzroy, VIC, 9 January 1874, in the 62nd year of his age

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Documentation:

[Advertisement], The theatrical programme and entr'acte [London, England] (July 1849), [unpaginated]

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=7w0OAAAAQAAJ&pg=RA1-PA50-IA10 

"COURT OF RELIEF FOR INSOLVENT DEBTORS", The London gazette (5 September 1851), 2288

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=5hpKAQAAMAAJ&pg=PR48-IA14 

On Monday the 22nd September 1851, at Ten o'Clock precisely, before Mr. Commissioner Phillips. James Ellis, formerly of Cremorne House, Cremorne Gardens, King's-road West, Chelsea, Licensed Victualler and Tavern Keeper, afterwards of No. 17, Oxford-terrace, King's-road, Chelsea, out of business, afterwards of No. 15, Westbourne-street, Pimlico, and of the Refreshment Rooms, Chinese Collection, Albert-gate, Knightsbridge, Confectioner, all in Middlesex, and late of the Flora Gardens, Nos. 1 and 2, Brunswick-place, Wyndham-road, Camberwell, Surrey, Retailer of Beer and Confectioner.

"A THEATRE FOR THE AUSTRALIAN GOLD DIGGINGS", The Argus (11 October 1852), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4787600 

The celebrated Mr. Ellis, the well-known caterer for public amusement at Cremorne Gardens, the Flora Gardens, and other popular places of amusement, has just sailed from Plymouth in the Coldstream, for Port Philip. Mr. Ellis takes with him scenery, properties, and the necessary adjuncts for a portable theatre, to be erected at the diggings, a complete band of musicians, and a Thespian company. Mr. Ellis was the originator of casinos in the metropolis, and proposes to introduce them into Geelong and Melbourne, and thus combine pleasure with gold-seeking.

Names and descriptions of passengers per Coldstream from London, June 1852, for Melbourne; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/33FE03C7-F96C-11E9-AE98-C7AC77C28B87?image=154 (DIGITISED)

. . . Ellis James / 40 // [Ellis James] Son / 12 // [Goldseekers] // . . . [? Ellis's party, including musicians, among those listed on following page] . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (13 December 1852), 5

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VICTORIA INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY. THE Judges of live stock are particularly requested to be kind enough to attend at the Cattle Market, Melbourne, when the stock will be exhibited, on Wednesday next, the 15th inst. . . .
A professor of music will preside at the pianoforte, and refreshments will be supplied by Mr. Ellis, the late proprietor of the Cremorne Gardens, near London.
W. LE SOUEF, Secretary.

[Advertisement], The Argus (5 January 1853), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4788735 

GRAND BALL. Protestant Hall, January 6th.
MR. JAMES ELLIS, late lessee of Cremorne Gardens, Adelaide Gallery, &c., London, has the honor to announce his intention, in conjunction with Mr. J. Winterbottom, of Jullien's band, to give a series of Grande Soirées Musicales et Dansantes, the first of which will take place on Thursday, January 6th.
The orchestra will comprise several of the most eminent performers recently arrived.
Conductor - Mr. J. Winterbottom.
The repertoire will consist of the choicest compositions of Larner, Strauss, Labitzsky, Musard, Tolbecque, Bosissio, Jullien, &c.
Dancing to commence at Nine o'clock.
Tickets - Half-a-guinea, to be had of Mr. Jacobs, bazaar, Collins-street and at the Hall.
The holder of each ticket will have the privilege of introducing a lady.
Refreshments the most recherché, at moderate charges.

[Letter from Melbourne, 10 February 1853] "THE AUSTRALIAN GOLD DIGGINGS", Leeds Times [England] (11 June 1853), 3

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000336/18530611/007/0003 (PAYWALL)

The Melbourne correspondent of the Liverpool Albion writes voluntarily . . . we cannot but read his communications with pleasure. He gives us an expansive and originally written summary about matters and prospects the antipodes. Dating his letter, Melbourne, Feb. 10, he says: - "Immigrants continue to pour in and all who are fit and efficient become absorbed. The majority at once start off for the mines . . .

Talking of places of resort reminds me of the recreations afforded by Melbourne. I must needs confess they are but scanty. The principal is the performance of the band of the 40th Regiment, now quartered here, at five o'clock on the evenings of every Monday and Friday, (weather permitting,) Batman's-hill. The attendance is generally very respectable and numerous; and the music such as our unrivalled military only can furnish . . . There are weekly concerts at the Mechanics' Institution, where a company of Ethiopian serenaders have lately exhibited before delighted and crowded audiences, the lowest rate of admission being four shillings each. There are also other occasional concerts during the week. But foremost among this class of entertainment must be included Rowe's Circus, by Ellis, of Cremorne notoriety, who came out here with the intention of going to the diggings, but finding that by no means despicable diggings were to be had in Melbourne, he at once commenced with the prospecting implements used in his line - trombones, saxhorns, and kettle-drums, - and succeeded in discovering that very satisfactory gold mines were deposited in the Melbourne citizens' pockets. The charge, however, is too low, only one shilling, and that prevents the company being as select as one could wish. We shall soon, however, have no occasion to complain of paucity of amusements, for Mr. Ellis, in conjunction with several (so it is said) colonial capitalists, has leased, built upon, and embellished thirty acres of land at Richmond, on the banks of the Yarra, which he intends opening, next summer, as the 'Cremorne Gardens.' Thousands of pounds have been expended upon it, and it is stated by those who have seen it to be worthy even of London. As an order to view it has been sent to me I shall take a saunter through it, and give you and account in my next . . .

"MUSICAL FETE AT THE BOTANICAL GARDENS", The Argus (8 March 1853), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4790474 

[Advertisement], The Argus (17 March 1853), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4790755 

GRAND PROMENADE CONCERT. Circus, top of Bourke-street, east. IMMENSE ATTRACTION, On MONDAY EVENING, 21st Instant. MR. JAMES ELLIS, late lessee of Cremorne Gardens, Adelaide Gallery, &c., of London, and promoter of these popular Concerts in Melbourne, in conjunction with Mr. Winterbottom, has the honor to introduce to his numerous friends and patrons, that his BENEFIT is fixed as above, on which occasion will be given a GRAND MONSTER CONCERT, Supported by nearly One Hundred Performers. The whole will be arranged that the tout ensemble shall present the best Concert ever given in the colony. The Vocal and Instruments corps will on this occasion be strengthened, so as to include all the first talent in Melbourne. By the kind permission of Colonel Valiant, the splendid Band of the 40th Regiment, conducted by Mr. Johnson, will lend their valuable assistance. GRAND SELECTIONS from POPULAR OPERAS, by the best composers, will form part of the Programme. The GREAT EXHIBITION QUADRILLES introducing the Music of All Nations, will be given with all the extraordinary effects which elicited so much wonder and applause on its first representation. The following artists will have the honor to appear on this occasion -

Principal Vocalists: -
Mrs. Harriet Fiddes,
Mrs. Hancock,
Miss Lewis,
Mr. Gregg,
Mr. C. Walsh,
Mr. Hancock.
Principal Instrumentalists: -
Mr. Hartigan, ophecleide,
Mr. Johnson, clarionet,
Mr. Thatcher, flute,
Mr. Tucker, violin,
Herr Elze, contra-basso,
Signor Mattei, cornet-a-piston,
Mr. Winterbottom, bassoon.

In consequence of the disappointment experienced on Monday last, by hundreds who were unable to obtain admission, an early application for tickets is necessary, as a limited number only will be issued. Doors open at Seven o'clock precisely. Dress circle - Five Shillings, Promenade - Half a Crown. In compliance with the request of numerous ladies and families, patrons of these Concerts, Smoking will not be permitted.

[Melbourne news], Colonial Times [Hobart, TAS] (3 December 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8774947 

The entertainment to the ex-Mayor, T. J. Smith, Esq., which took place on the evening of the 24th [November], seems to have been a most brilliant affair . . . The taste and judgment of Mr. Ellis and his chief auxiliaries, M. Robillard and Mr. Brogden, were called into play; the vast space was soon covered in with ball-room comforts . . . and the bands engaged were those of the 40th Regiment, led by Mr. Johnson, their bandmaster, of the 99th, led by their bandmaster, Mr. Martin, and Mr. Ellis's band, which comprises most of the best musicians in the colony; conducted by Monsieur Fleury and Signor Maffei . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (30 January 1854), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4802591 

[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser [Beechworth, VIC] (3 January 1857), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113013525 

GRAND PROMENADE CONCERT AND BALL, Every Evening, admission One Shilling.
MR. JAMES ELLIS originator of the first casino in England, viz., the Adelaide Gallery, Strand, and Cremorne Gardens, London; the Salle de Valentino and Cremorne Gardens, Melbourne; - begs to inform the public, that having secured the services of the celebrated Mdalle. Schluter, who has created such a sensation at the Theatre Royal, Melbourne, together with Messrs. Burhcall, King, and Hammond, and a host of other available talent, he intends giving a series of Promenade Concerts, on a scale unequalled in Beechworth.
Musical director - Herr Collin.
Leader - Mr. Ferdinand Osborne.
Maitre de ceremonies - Mr. King.
Concert commence at 8, Dancing at 10 o'clock.
Admission One Shilling.
Refreshments, recherche, at a moderate tariff.

"STAR THEATRE", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (8 February 1858), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113236614 

Under the superintendence of Mr. James Ellis, a gentleman whose name is ever associated with our most successful places of amusement, both at home and in the Colonies, this little theatre has undergone a change within the last few weeks by which its past identity has almost disappeared. The whole area of the former building will now be arranged for seats, and an extension of some twenty feet affords room for a complete and commodious stage. Over the entrance a gallery has also been erected, from which a very good view of the whole may be obtained. The decorations are, as yet, scarcely completed; but the stage in all its details has been rendered as perfect at possible, so that pieces of the most complicated character may now be performed in Beechworth. This evening the season commences with Bellini's fine Opera of La Somnambula, in which Miss Julia Harland and Messrs. Sherwin and Farquharson sustain the principal parts - Much praise is due to Mr. Wallace, and also to Mr. Ellis, for the spirited manner in which they have thus attempted to introduce operatic performances to the Beechworth public. To night the fact will be realized, and we trust that the various attractions that have been provided will draw such an attendance as to convince the proprietor that his efforts are appreciated, and to encourage him to a repeated introduction of further novelties under the impulse of his presentable director.

"PROFESSOR ANDERSON IN AUSTRALIA, on Things Theatrical at the Antipodes. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ERA", The Era [London, England] (21 August 1859), 10

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000053/18590821/025/0010 (PAYWALL)

Melbourne, June 13, 1859.
Sir, - Things have changed in Melbourne as they have in Sydney . . . Poor James Ellis, formerly of Cremorne, London, is now imprisoned at the suit of Mr. Coppin for not being able to pay him the sum of £500, to which amount he became indebted through speculating in a booth at Mr. Coppin's Richmond Fair . . .
I am, dear sir, yours, very truly,
JOHN HENRY ANDERSON, Wizard of the North.

"Deaths", The Argus (10 January 1874), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5879174 

ELLIS. - On the 9th inst., at his residence, 206 George street, Fitzroy, in the 62nd year of his age, Mr. James Ellis, late proprietor of Cremorne-gardens, London and Melbourne.

[News], The Argus (12 January 1874), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5879254 

Among the obituary notices published in our issue of Saturday was one that announced the death of Mr. James Ellis, late proprietor of Cremorne-gardens, London and Melbourne. The deceased was so well known in certain circles in Melbourne as to be in a sense a public character, and doubtless many will be interested in a slight sketch of his career. It was singularly checkered. Five-and-twenty years ago Mr. Ellis was the presiding genius of the Cremorne-gardens in London, and achieved great celebrity among those who thronged to that favourite place of amusement. Reverses came, and 1852 found him in Melbourne, and again a caterer for the public pleasure. In this capacity he was connected with the celebrated institution known in those wonderful times as the Salle de Valentino, where during a certain period the musical entertainments were conducted on an almost unexampled scale of excellence, and where, too, he succeeded in acclimatising bals masques after the London mode. His heart was, however, bent upon creating in Melbourne a pleasure garden corresponding to those with which he had been connected at home, and eventually he succeeded in establishing "Cremorne-gardens," on the site now occupied by Mr. Harcourt's private lunatic asylum. It was surprising how much his industry and energy led him to accomplish in this direction, how well the gardens were laid out, how creditable the decorations, and how excellent the arrangements. For a while the place was very popular, and a great point of attraction to pleasure-seekers, but it was difficult of access, there were then no railways in the colony, and eventually the speculation failed, although a line of "gondola" steamers was established on the Upper Yarra for the purpose of promoting passenger traffic in this direction. During later years Mr. Ellis was favourably known in Melbourne as a refreshment caterer, and nothing ever done in that line has surpassed his performances in connexion with the Intercolonial Exhibition of 1866. His last enterprise was very characteristic. He had a number of theories in connexion with economic cookery, which, when reduced to practice by himself, were always surprisingly successful. So he set up a shop in the Eastern Arcade, in order to popularise a certain kind of gas stove, invented and manufactured in Melbourne, on a principle of which he approved. While thus engaged, death came to him. His end must have been quite sudden, for until the latter portion of last week he was actively engaged in his business.

"EARLY DIGGING DAYS. BEECHWORTH IN THE FIFTIES (BY G. E. T.)", Wodonga and Towong Sentinel (19 July 1907), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article69549451 

. . . Every night the "Star Theatre," owned by J. A. Wallace - afterwards one of the biggest mining magnates in the colony - was crowded to suffocation with people anxious to see and hear the great musical, operatic, and dramatic artists of the day, and many of the most eminent London stars visited such places as the Woolshed and Indigo. An advertisement of the time runs: - "In consequence of the crowded state of the court-room nightly at the "Star," it is the intention of Mr. Ellis to adopt the Italian style of ventilation in order to study the comfort of the visitors." The music was of a thoroughly up-to-date character . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Alston Wallace (1824-1901)


Bibliography and resources:

"CREMORNE GARDENS", The era almanack (1871), 5

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=TSgOAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA5 

. . . in 1845, and the lease was . . . purchased by Mr. T. B. Simpson, of the Albion Tavern, opposite Drury Lane Theatre, Mr. James Ellis becoming manager. In 1846, the Gardens were opened for a regular season, and balloon ascents formed the principal attractions. The grounds, twelve acres in extent, enclosed within a thickly wooded plantation, interspersed with lawns and flower gardens, and intersected by ornamental walks, became more and more artistically embellished. In 1851, the daylight amusements comprised Franconi's circus, the Bosjesmans, Cantelo's egghatching apparatus, called "The Hydro-Incubator," &c., whilst the "Monstre Platform" for dancing, a capacious theatre for the performance of ballets, supported by Mdlle. Theodore, Herr Deulin, Seymour, and Gardiner, and a display of fireworks prolonged the amusements after dark. A series of "Naval Fetes," in which the river steamboats took part, proved this year highly attractive . . .

Warwick Wroth, Cremorne and the later London gardens (London: Elliot Stock, 1907)

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/43526/43526-h/43526-h.htm 

[Footnote 5] . . . It is sometimes stated that Simpson bought the property in 1846, and put in James Ellis to act as manager. But other accounts speak of Ellis as the real lessee, 1846-1849, and this seems to be correct, because, when Ellis became bankrupt in 1849, execution for £8,000 was levied upon Cremorne. Ellis's unsecured debts amounted to over £16,000, of which £250 was due to a confiding Cremorne waiter. The rent of the gardens had been £582 per annum, and there was an unpaid gas-bill for £665. Simpson was certainly proprietor from 1850 onwards . . .

Kate Bird, "On a visit to the Cremorne Gardens", State Library of Victoria, blog, posted 13 June 2018

https://blogs.slv.vic.gov.au/news/exhibitions/on-a-visit-to-the-cremorne-gardens 

"Cremorne Gardens, Melbourne", Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cremorne_Gardens,_Melbourne 




ELLIS, Marie (Mrs. J. C. ELLIS; Mrs. James ELLIS) = Marie KRAMER

Soprano vocalist

Active (as Mrs. J. C. ELLIS) VIC and NSW, 1865-69




ELLIS, Thomas (Thomas ELLIS)

Musician, cornet player, trombonist, bandmaster (Ballarat Brass Band and String Band, Volunteer Rangers), violoncello player, organ builder, musical instrument maker, publican, turner, upholsterer

Born England, c. 1827/28; son of Sarah CLAYFIELD
Active Melbourne, VIC, by 1852
Active Ballarat, VIC, by 1860
Died Ballarat, VIC, 15 February 1894, aged 66

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Thomas+Ellis+d1894 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#ELLIS-Thomas (shareable link to this entry)


Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Argus (24 February 1855), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4804821 

CRITERION HALL. - A la Jullien Promenade . . .
CRITERION HALL.- Air and Variations on the Trombone - Mr. Ellis.

[Advertisement], The Star (16 October 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66050653 

MONTEZUMA THEATRE. M. FLEURY'S GRAND PROMENADE CONCERT THIS EVENING, 16th OCTOBER . . .
Operatic Selection, with solos for clarionet, cornet and trombone, by Messrs. T. King, A. Labalestrier, and Ellis, arranged by Mr. T. King from La Figlia du Reggiamento - Donizetti . . .

[Advertisement], The Star (21 December 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66332920 

CHARLIE NAPIER THEATRE. GRAND RE-OPENING NIGHT . . . DECEMBER 24th . . .
THE PREMIERE BAND Of the Australian colonies, under the able leadership of Mons. Fleury, will comprise the following instrumentalists:
1st Violin - Mons. Fleury
2nd Violin - Mons. Filhou
Tenor - Mons. Labat
Violincello - Mr. T. Minton
Double Bass - Mons. Havendoff
Flute - Herr Palin
Clarionet - Mons Faure
1st Cornet - Mons. Labalestrier
2nd Cornet - Mr. Miell
Trombone - Mr. Ellis
Drums, Cymbals, &c., Mons. Pietro Canna.
Leader of the Band - MONS. FLEURY.
Conductor - MONS. LAVENUE [sic] . . .

[Advertisement], The Star (6 June 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66053450 

[Advertisement], The Star (30 January 1860), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72464655

THE Partnership hitherto existing between the undersigned, has this day been dissolved as far as regards John Sims.
ACHILLE FLEURY.
THOMAS ELLIS.
FRANSCOIS COGNEY.
JOHN SIMS.
Witness -Julius Goldstucker.
Dated Criterion Hotel, 28th day of January, 1860

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Star (15 March 1861), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66337949 

The band and non-commissioned officers of the B.V.R R. mustered on the Camp reserve yesterday afternoon in the new uniform, which is really a very smart and soldierly affair. The non-commissioned officers, with cap and green ball, scarlet braiding, sashes, and stripes, and the band, similarly attired, but with scarlet balls to the caps, looked quite military, and were the admired of a great crowd of beholders. The band, under the leadership of Mr. Ellis (cornet a piston) played several appropriate pieces of music, the execution evincing good training and practice. We trust the old hill will be often the scene of a similarly pleasant gathering.

"SPECIAL LICENSES", The Star (6 November 1861), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66343262

Mr. Inspector Kabat applied for a special license to permit Mr. Thomas Ellis, of the Criterion Hotel, to hold a concert in his house for charitable purposes. Granted.

[Advertisement], The Star (19 July 1861), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66340698 

LATE BAND of the B.V.R.R. - All members of the above Band are requested to meet at the Criterion Hotel at half-past seven this evening, sharp, on business of importance, Thos. Ellis, Bandmaster.

[Advertisement], The Star (14 November 1861), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66343449

GENERAL SHORT HOURS ASSOCIATION.
GRAND SOIREE, VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT, AT THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE ON WEDNESDAY, 20th NOVEMBER, 1861 . . .
During the evening the BALLARAT BRASS BAND will give selections from various operas, &c. The STRING BAND will also perform at the entertainment. Conductor, Mr. T. Ellis . . .

[Advertisement], The Star (17 March 1862), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66332160

MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. ST. PATRICK'S DAY.
THIS EVENING, 17th MARCH, GRAND CONCERT AND BALL.
COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT to MR. THOMAS ELLIS,
CONDUCTOR OF THE BALLARAT BRASS BAND . . .

"AMUSEMENTS", The Star (18 March 1862), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66332169

A complimentary benefit was given at the Mechanics' Hall on Monday evening, to Mr. Thomas Ellis, conductor of the Ballarat Brass Band, by a number of professional friends. The Ballarat Brass Band was largely supplemented by those of the Rifle Rangers and the Ballarat West Fire Brigade, and farmed a very important feature in the concert. The attendance was not so large as could bave been wished, but there was plenty of well-merited applause. After the close of the concert the room was opened for a select ball.

"THE SHORT HOURS SOIREE", The Star (21 November 1862), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66328872

. . . The two fire brigades lent their patronage, as also the Eight Hours Association and other bodies, and "the sounds of music" were gratuitously supplied by members of the late Philharmonic Society, while other music was also furnished by a band under the direction of Mr. Ellis; with Mr. A. T. Turner and Mr. Wheeler at the piano . . .

"THE BALLARAT EXHIBITION", The Argus (28 August 1866), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5771793

. . . Special mention should be made of the organ built in the town by Mr. Thomas Ellis. Its size is small, and as it stands at present it possesses no pedals, but its tone is good, and it must be considered to be a successful effort on the part of the builder. It was tried during the performances of the Harmonic Society , and when its notes were not overpowered by those of the other instruments, it was heard to advantage . . .

"THE OPENING OF THE BALLARAT EXHIBITION", The Argus (29 August 1866), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5771838

. . . Thomas Ellis - Finger organ, four stops, two drums, with pedal and stand . . .

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Ballarat Star (15 September 1866), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112865081 

Mr. John Finlay, who for nearly eleven years has been schoolmaster on the Plank road, and has recently received the appointment of master of the Orphan Asylum, yesterday gave a farewell entertainment to his juvenile friends at the Plank road Common School . . . The music was, as of old, led by the fiddle, the worthy dominie himself, assisted on this occasion by Mr. Ellis on the violoncello . . .

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Ballarat Star (1 April 1867), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112873924 

Mr. Thomas Ellis, a gentleman whose abilities as a musician are well known in Ballarat, has been appointed band-master to the Volunteer Rangers. The appointment, as might be expected from the fact of Mr. Ellis's experience as the leader of a military band and the arranger of military music, has given general satisfaction to the members of the corps.

"Deaths", The Ballarat Star (16 February 1894), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article206496399 

ELLIS. - On the 15th February, at the residence of his son-in-law Mr. C. Carter, 157 Humffray street north, Thomas Ellis, late bandmaster of the 1st B.V.R., aged 66 years.

"IN MEMORIAM", The Ballarat Star (19 February 1894), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article206496540 

The funeral of the late Mr. Thomas Ellis, at one time bandmaster of the old Volunteers, took place yesterday afternoon, and was largely attended. The deceased was accorded a semi-military funeral, about 60 members of the Militia, Prout's, Model, and Railway brass bands heading the procession, and playing the "Dead march" as it has seldom been played in Ballarat. Immediately following were a number of members of the Druids Society, to which the deceased belonged. After the hearse and mourning coaches came a number of private vehicles. The remains were interred in the New Cemetery. The coffin-bearers were Messrs. G. Bird, J. Sawyer, D. Angus, and G. Ewin; while the pall-bearers were Messrs. J. Caley, J. N. Dunn, M.L.A., G. Lewoock, C. Trevor, J. H. Symons, E. C. Dermer, H. Dermer, and W. Evans. The Rev. A. J. H. Priest officiated at the house and grave. Br. J. Caley conducted the lodge service, and Mr. Charles Morris carried out the mortuary arrangements.




ELLISON, Miss (Miss ELLISON)

Vocalist

Active Sydney, NSW, 1842

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#ELLISON-Miss (shareable link to this entry)


Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (24 May 1842), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2556557

The Spacious Hall, Sydney College,
A GRAND SELECTION OF VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, WILL be performed THIS EVENING, the 27th May, 1842.
The Overtures and the whole of the Music, expressly arranged for full orchestra (which, by the politeness of Colonel French, will include the Band of the 28th Regiment) by Mr. Nathan.
SOPRANOS AND TREBLES.
Madame Gautrot, a Young Lady (whose friends have favoured Mr. Nathan by permitting her to sing in public on this occasion only), the Misses Nathan, Miss F. Pettingell, the Misses Sullivan, Miss Ellison, Miss Jones, Miss Mears, Miss Lynch, Miss Riley, Miss Tuohy, Miss Cochlen, Miss Riely, Master Allen, Master Richards, Master Riley, Masters Tuohy, Master Nathan, and the Masters Weavers . . .




ELLISTON, William Gore (William Gore ELLISTON; W. G. ELLISTON; Mr. ELLISTON)

Amateur vocalist, reviewer, editor, printer, and publisher

Born Bath, Somerset, England, 18 October 1798; baptised 18 November 1798; son of Robert William ELLISTON (1774-1831) and Elizabeth RUNDALL
Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 11 January 1830 (per Chatham, from London, 18 September 1829)
Married Margaret DE VAUX (1807-1873), St. David's church, Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 25 February 1832
Died Battery Point, Hobart, TAS, 4 December 1872, aged 74

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=William+Gore+Elliston+1798-1872 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-550893 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#ELLISTON-William-Gore (shareable link to this entry)


Summary:

In January 1830, two sons of the celebrated London actor and entrepreneur Robert Elliston (1774-1831) settled in Hobart. At the Surry Theatre in London, as the Hobart press first reported in August 1830, their father had meanwhile commissioned and appeared in Moncrieff's new play called Van Diemen's Land.

William Gore Elliston, who had worked briefly in his father's theatres, opened a general store and public house at Bagdad and became a prominent auctioneer (his brother, Edmund, left to return to London in April 1831).

William appeared at John Philip Deane's Hobart concert in January 1832 singing Waller's The soldier's tear and Bishop's Sons of freedom.

He married Margaret de Vaux in February 1832, and later ran a boys school.

In 1837 became editor and proprietor of The Hobart Town Courier, and thereafter, until he sold the paper in 1848, most of the regular theatrical and musical commentary was either written by him, or commissioned by him.

Elliston returned to the stage at least once more; when the surviving members of the defunct Hobart Town Choral Society were seeking funds to pay off debts in November 1850, he:

kindly consented to deliver a DRAMATIC READING at the VICTORIA THEATRE . . . SUBJECT–Selections from Shakspeare's Plays of RICHARD III, HENRY IV., and OTHELLO.

As printer and publisher of the Hobart Courier, Elliston also issued the song The vow that's breathed in solitude with music by Maria Logan, in 1839; and, in 1843, A collection of psalms and tunes for the use of St. George's Church, edited by John Dickson Loch.


Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. Mary, Bathwick, somerset, 1798; register 1783-1801; Somerset Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/60856/images/engl78030_d-p-batw-m-2-1-4_m_00035 (PAYWALL)

No. 270 / 1798 November 18 / Was baptized William Gore the son of Robert William and Elizabeth Elliston of this Parish born October eighteenth 1798

[News], The Hobart Town Courier (16 January 1830), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4211277

Arrived on Monday the 11th January last the ship Chatham, 354 tons, Capt. William Bragg from London 18th Sep., Plymouth 19th Sep. with a full cargo of merchandise for this place. Touched at St. Jago for refreshment on the 6th October and sailed on the 9th of the said month. Passengers - . . . Mr. E. Elliston, sons of the celebrated Mr. Elliston the performer . . .

[News], The Hobart Town Courier (7 August 1830), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4208059

Mrs. Grimstone's new play upon Van Diemen's land has been produced and was acting with considerable applause at the Surrey Theatre: The following is a copy of the play bill:

Surrey Theatre. - This evening will be presented the entirely new serio-comical, operatical, melo dramatical extravaganza called
Van Diemen's Land, or Settlers and Natives . . .

. . . Mr. Elliston, who himself performs a conspicuous part in the drama, is said to have expended upwards of ten thousand-pounds in getting it up, and the scenery and views both of the town and banks of the Derwent as well as in the interior are described as being highly picturesqe and true to nature . . .

"Drama of Van Diemen's Land", Colonial Times (30 November 1831), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8646188

In our last we mentioned that Mr. Elliston had favored us with a copy of a new operatic drama, entitled "Van Diemen's Land." We now intend laying before our readers a few extracts from the work, feeling pretty confident that the odd mistakes and gross ignorance of Mr. Moncrieff, with the affairs of this Colony, will afford ample scope for laughter. We will commence with the author's remarks, which will explain the reason that Mr. Moncrieff so honored Van Diemen's Land - the Botany of Botany Bay, by writing a three act melodrama:-

Mr. Elliston's oldest and youngest sons having settled in Van Diemen's Land, where they have a highly flourishing store and hotel, the circumstance led the gentleman, by a very natural chain of ideas, to wish a drama introduced at his theatre, which should have that spot for its locale: he accordingly applied to the editor of this work, then residing in Paris, to carry his design into execution; the result was the play now presented to the public . . .

[News], Colonial Times (11 January 1832), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8646254

On Monday the lovers of music enjoyed the greatest treat that ever was given in this Colony - it was Mr. J. P. Deane's sixth concert. The capacious Court-house was crowded to excess - no less than 250 persons were present; among others we noticed His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor, Mrs. Arthur, and family . . . Mr. Elliston gave "The Soldier's Tear" of Bayley's in a most exquisite manner. We have seldom heard a song where more expression was given by the performer - it was rapturously encored . . . Mr. Elliston was encored in his second song of "Sons of Freedom" - but of the two performances we are decidedly of opinion that his first was the most exquisite . . .

"Married", The Hobart Town Courier (3 March 1832), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4200093

Married, on Saturday the 25th of February, by special license, at St. David's Church, by the Rev. W. Bedford, William Gore, eldest son of the late Robert William Elliston, Esq. London, to Margaret, youngest daughter of Daniel de Vaux, Esq. of the same place.

"Colonial Music", The Austral-Asiatic Review, Tasmanian and Australian Advertiser (9 April 1839), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232477127 

Who shall say that the march of civilization, one of the greatest blessings which man can know, is now rapidly progressing here, when we find a gentleman finishing the poetry, and a lady the music of a beautiful little composition recently published by Mr. Elliston. The melody and the harmony are agreeably creditable to the taste and ability of Mrs. Logan. The impression, we understand, consists but of a limited number, which will of course soon be disposed of.

ASSOCIATIONS: Maria Logan (composer); Robert Stewart (lyricist)

[Advertisement], The Courier (6 November 1850), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2961859

THIS EVENING. HOBART TOWN CHORAL SOCIETY.
THE COMMITTEE of the Hobart Town Choral Society respectfully inform the Public that, in order to augment their funds, W. G. ELLISTON, ESQ. Has kindly consented to deliver a DRAMATIC READING at the VICTORIA THEATRE . . .

"DEATH", The Mercury (6 December 1872), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8922541

ELLISTON. - On the 4th December, at his residence, Battery Point, William Gore Elliston, Esq., aged 74. The funeral will move from St David's Cathedral at 3 p.m. THIS DAY.

"THE LATE MR. WILLIAM GORE ELLISTON", The Mercury (6 December 1872), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8922539

Mr. Elliston, whose death we noticed yesterday, was an Englishman by birth, and was born in 1798, thus being 74 years of age. He received a good education, but was brought up to no profession. For some time he assisted his father, Robert William Elliston, the actor, who died in 1831. The father was manager of the Drury Lane Theatre for some time, his son William being connected with him, but a large sum of money was lost in the speculation. The subject of our notice for some time managed the Lymington Reading Room, and he used to think it belonged to him, but when his father became involved in difficulties, consequent on the Drury Lane failure, the reading room was seized to meet the liabilities. Mr. Elliston arrived in this colony in 1824, or 46 years ago [recte 1830]. He conducted the Longford Hall Grammar School at Longford for some years after his arrival. Having disposed of the school, he purchased the Hobart Town Courier from Dr. Ross, who had conducted it for many years, in 1836, for the sum of £12,000 . . . He continued to retain possession of the paper till 1848, when he disposed of it to the Messrs. Best Bros. . . .


Bibliography and resources:

J. N. D. Harrison, "Elliston, William Gore (1798-1872)", Australian dictionary of biography 1 (1966)

http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/elliston-william-gore-2024

Philip H. Highfill et al., A biographical dictionary of actors, actresses, musicians, dancers, managers and other stage personnel in London, 1660-1800 . . . volume 5 (Carbondale and Edwardsville: Southern Illinois University Press, 1978), 56-70, especially 67

https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015032132774&view=1up&seq=81&skin=2021 (DIGITISED)




ELLYER, Herr = ? Herr ELZE

Contrabassist, contra bass / double bass player




ELMAR, John Adam (John Adam ELMAR; John Adam ELMER; Mr. ELMAR; Mr. ELMER; ELMORE)

Actor, comedian, vocalist

Active Launceston, VDL (TAS), by 1841
Active Adelaide, SA, by c. 1846
Active Hobart, TAS, 1853

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+Adam+Elmar+comedian (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-D.php#ELMAR-John-Adam (shareable link to this entry)

DISAMBIGUATION: Not to be confused with John Elmer, farmer, who arrived in VDL (TAS) from England at Circular Head in 1842, and died at West Tamar, in 1880, aged 78


ELMAR, Martha (Martha HURST; Mrs. John Adam ELMAR)

Actor


Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (7 August 1841), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66020905 

THEATRE. ON MONDAY EVENING 9th August, 1841.
In consequence of the great applause with which the entertainments were received on Tuesday last, will be performed for the second time the grand serio comic burlesque of
BOMBASTES FURIOSO. King Artaxomenes - Mr. Gooch. Fusbus - Mr. Elmar. General Bombastes - Mr. Smith . . .
Comic Song, Mr. Elmar.
Duett, Messrs. Smith and Green.
Comic Song, "The Steam Arm," Mr. Gooch.
Duett, Messrs Smith and Green.
To conclude with the celebrated farce of THE MOCK DOCTOR. Sir Jasper Mr. Gooch. Leander - Mr. Elmar. Dr. Hellebore, Mr. Smith . . .

1843, births in the district of Launceston; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1105367; RGD33/1/23/ no 1390

https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/1105367 

https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD33-1-23$init=RGD33-1-23-p719 

1390 / 15 January / John Adam / [son of] John Adame Elmore / Martha Elmore formerly Hurst / Comedian

"INSOLVENT COURT, April 19", Launceston Examiner (22 April 1843), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36233305 

The following cases are fixed for Wednesday, the 20th instant: - John Adam Elmar, on discharge . . .

"INSOLVENT COURT. Wednesday, May 1", The Cornwall Chronicle (4 May 1844), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66021369 

In re John Elmar. - First meeting of creditors for proof of debts; adjourned to the 15th instant.

[Advertisement], Launceston Advertiser (24 January 1845), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84768965 

THEATRE ROYAL OLYMPIC. MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 27 . . .
Duet, "Town and Country Life," Messrs. Hambleton and Elmar . . .

Names and descriptions of passengers per Emma Prescott from Melbourne, 23 May 1853, for Hobart Town; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/235538C7-F7F0-11E9-AE98-79A1F1743326?image=23 (DIGITISED)

. . . J. A. Elmer / 42 // Wife & Ch'd / 30 / [male] 9
J. C. Thomson / 33 // Wife & child / 21 / [female] 2
Rob't Beauchamp / 32 // Wife & 4 ch'd / 30 / [male] 11, 4, 2, [female] 6 . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Charles Thompson (musician); Robert Beauchamp and wife (actors); hired in Melbourne by an agent named Warner for the Royal Victoria Theatre (Hobart)




ELMBLAD, Johannes Wilhelm Samuel (Johannes Wilhelm Samuel ELMBLAD)

Vocalist, pianist, organist, composer

Born Icard Herrestad, Sweden, 1853
Married Maggie MENZIES, Berlin, Germany, 12 January 1878
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, by June 1878

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#ELMBLAD (shareable link to this entry)

ELMBLAD, Maggie (MENZIES; Madame ELMBLAD)

Pianist, composer

Died (suicide), Switzerland, August 1887, aged 33


THIS ENTRY IS A STUB ON PERSONNEL FIRST ACTIVE IN AUSTRALIA AFTER 1860


Images:

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/167148708

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/182606473


Documentation:

"Marriage", The Argus (12 February 1878), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5921034

"HERR ELMBLAD'S CONCERTS", The Argus (13 June 1878), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5936107

"Herr Johannes Elmblad", Illustrated Australian News (8 July 1878), 122

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60094915

"THE ELMBLAD CONCERTS", The Sydney Morning Herald (23 July 1878), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13421703

"MADAME ELMBLAD'S FAREWELL CONCERT", The Argus (6 October 1884), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6058932

"Deaths", The Argus (11 August 1887), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7857767

"Death of Madame Elmblad", Evening News (12 August 1887), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108007953

"DEATH OF MADAME ELMBLAD", The Argus (19 August 1887), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7944391


Musical works:

God be with you (Good bye) (words by George Macdonald; music by Maggie Menzies Elmblad (composed by 1884; various editions, sung widely by Amy Sherwin)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/7568723

Baby mysteries (song, composed by 1884; music by Maggie Menzies Elmblad) (Melbourne: Allan & Co., [1891])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/16095877




ELMES, Henry (Henry ELMES; Mr. H. ELMES)

Theatre proprietor

Active Geelong, NSW (VIC), by 1849
Died Hobart, TAS, 27 April 1883, aged "69" ("78")

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#ELMES-Henry (shareable link to this entry)


Documentation:

1883, deaths in the district of Hobart; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1230412; RGD35/1/10 no 818

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/1230412 

https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD35-1-10p103j2k (DIGITISED)

"DEATH OF MR HENRY ELMES", Geelong Advertiser [VIC] (28 April 1883), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150431582 




ELPHINSTONE, Mr. (Mr. ELPHINSTONE; ? Charles EPHINSTONE)

Amateur vocalist, ? actor

? Arrived Adelaide, SA, 27 September 1846 (per Joseph Albino, from the Cape of Good Hope)
Active Adelaide, SA, by 1838

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Documentation:

[Advertisement], South Australian Gazette and Colonial Register (19 May 1838), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31749935 

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELAIDE.
Stage and Acting Manager, Mr. BONNAR.
Leader of the Orchestra, Mr. LEE . . .
The Public is respectfully informed that a small, unique, and commodious Theatre has been fitted up above the Adelaide Tavern, Franklin-street, the audience part of which comprises nine dress boxes and a comfortable pit, and will open on Monday Evening, May 28th . . . Comic Song - Mr. Bailes. "The British Oak" - Mr. Bonnar. Song, "Logie o'Buchan" - Mr. Elphinstone . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Fawcett Bonnar (actor); Philip Lee (musician)




ELRINGTON, Richard Goodall (Richard Goodall ELRINGTON; R. G. ELRINGTON; Mr. ELRINGTON)

Actor, ? vocalist, dancer

Born Devon, England, 1 February 1814; baptised St. Peter, Barnstaple, 1814; son of William Sandys ELRINGTON (1780-1860) and Catherine CANES
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 7 April 1827 (per Elizabeth, from London, 18 November 1826, Plymouth, 25 November, and Madeira, 13 December)
Married Louisa Mary CLARKE, NSW, 1838
Active Melbourne, NSW, by 1846
Died Lunatic Asylum, Ararat, VIC, 18 June 1870, aged "57" [sic]

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Richard+Goodall+Elrington+1814-1870 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#ELRINGTON-Richard-Goodall (shareable link to this entry)

ELRINGTON, Louisa Mary (Louisa Mary CLARKE; Mrs. Richard Goodall ELRINGTON)

Musician, pianist, organist, harmonium player, music teacher, governess

Born London, England, 1810; baptised St. Andrew, Holborn, 15 October 1810; daughter of George Bryant CLARKE (c. 1788-1828) and Louisa Christina HEYDINGER
Married Richard Goodall ELRINGTON, NSW, 1838
Died Weribee, VIC, 1893, aged 83

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Louisa+Mary+Clarke+Elrington+1810-1893 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#ELRINGTON-Louisa-Mary (shareable link to this entry)


Documentation:

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVALS", The Monitor (13 April 1827), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31758330 

On Saturday, the Ship Elizabeth, Captain Collins, from Plymouth Nov. 25th. Passengers - Captain Murray, H. P. (late Paymaster) 48th. Regiment . . . Major Ellerington, H. P.; Mrs. and Master Ellerington . . .

NSW census, 1828; State Records Authority of NSW

https://www.paperturn-view.com/?pid=NDM43339&p=171 (DIGITISED)

Elrington / Wm. Sandys / 48 / Came Free / Elizabeth / 1827 / Protestant / Settler / [residence] Mt. Elrington / St. Vincent
[Elrington] Richard G. / 18 [sic] / [Came Free] / [Elizabeth] / [1827] / [Protestant] / [Settler] . . .

[Advertisement], The Spectator [Sydney, NSW] (10 October 1846), 448

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article250084272 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. MR. SIMES'S FAREWELL BENEFIT is fixed for Monday Evening, October 12th 1846.
THE entertainments of the above evening will commence with Balfe's splendid opera, performed at the Theatre with most decided success for upwards of twenty nights, entitled -
THE BOHEMIAN GIRL;
Count Arnheim - Mr. Lazar
Florestein (his nephew) - Mrs. Ximenes
Thaddeus (a Polish officer) - Mr. J. Howson
Devilshoof (leader of a tribe of Gipsies) - Mr. F. Howson
Gipsies - Messrs. Hambleton, Spencer, Torning, Collins, Riley, &c.
Captain of the Guard - Mr. Arabin
Austrian Officers - Messrs. Elrington and Fenton
Arline - Mrs. Guerin
Queen of the Gipsies - Mrs. Gibbs
Budo - Mrs. Thomson
Gipsy Women - Mesdames Torning, Hambleton, and Misses Kelk, and E. and F. Griffiths . . .
The whole to conclude with the popular Farce, entitled
LA POLKA!!
Hector Pettypas - Mr. F. Howson
Mr. Anthony Lightfoot - Mr. Elrington
Jeremia Lamps - Mr. Hambleton
Oscar Pastoral - Mr. Fenton
Adventurine - Mrs. Guerin
Patty Lightfoot - Mad. Torning.
the farce will conclude with the polka, To be danced by Mr. F. Howson and Mrs. Guerin . . .

"KILMORE [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT]", The Argus (11 February 1851), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4776118 

Thursday the sixth day of February, in the year or our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-one, shall aye, be a black day in our calendar, not all the fabled powers of the waters of Lethe being of sufficient potency to steep our senses in forgetfulness to the overwhelming destruction which has fallen upon this, with many other devoted portions of Victoria . . . A company of Thespians, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Mr. Elrington and Mr. Moss en route for Sydney with a cart filled with the necessary paraphernalia for their vocation, which they intended following at the various towns upon their journey, were surprised by the flames on the Big Hill, and the whole of their wardrobe, &c. was destroyed. The only articles snatched from the burning being a cornopean and a violin. Such have been the results of the fire hereabouts . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Black Thursday bushfires (VIC, 6 February 1851); William and Mrs. Evans (actor, vocalist)

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (22 June 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91934552 

THEATRE ROYAL. Benefit of Mr J. L. BYERS.
First appearance of Mr. J. F. Griffin, the Scottish delineater, in his unrivalled character of Ballie Nicol Jarvie, late of the Olympic and Marylebone Theatres, London,
and last appearance of MR. ELRINGTON.
On FRIDAY Evening, June 23rd, 1854
The Entertainments will commence with the popular Scottish Drama, with all the music, entitled ROB ROY.
Rob Roy - Mr. J. L. Byers. Bailie Nicol Jarvie - Mr. J. F. Griffin.
A Farewell Address to the Stage, by MR. ELRINGTON . . .

"THE THEATRE", Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (9 November 1854), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91858972 

Yesterday evening the musical drama of Rob Roy was acted at the Theatre. The part of Rob Roy was taken by Mr. C. Kemble Mason, who delineated the character of this bold, but at the same time honorable freebooter, with much force and effect. Mrs. W. Evadne Evans personated Helen Macgregor, and portrayed with much ability, the masculine daring combined with feminine softmes, which formed the two principal features in the character of Macgregor's wife. The Baillie Nicol Jarrie of Mr. Chapman was a most excellent piece of acting, and was well sustained throughout. Mr. Elrington as Rasleigh Osbaldistone, most correctly conveyed to the mind of his audience the deep cuning and villany of which the character of Rasleigh is composed. Mr. Clement White as Francis Osbaldistone, acquitted himself satisfactorily in several songs which he sang. The rest of the characters were creditably sustained.

ASSOCIATIONS: Clement White (actor, vocalist)

[Advertisement], The Argus (6 September 1855), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4817380 

Mr. Clement Elrington, age about 48. Has a brother, Mr. Richard G. Elrington, who is supposed at the diggings. Captain Gordon, of Worcester, wishes to hear from you or your brother.

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (29 September 1864), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66348453 

The monthly meeting of the Creswick District Hospital Committee was held at Anthony's American Hotel, on Tuesday evening . . . After the despatch of the usual preliminary business, Mr. Janssen moved, Mr. Anthony seconded, and it was carried "That the offer of Mr. Elrington, to give a Shaksperian entertainment in aid of the funds of the institution be declined with thanks" . . .

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Ballarat Star (2 May 1867) , 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112874619 

A farewell tea meeting in honor of the Rev. J. B. Steel - about lo leave Creswick - was given at the Presbyterian Church, Creswick, on the evening of 30th April . . . Mrs. Elrington presided at the harmonium, and various pieces of music were pleasingly executed during the intervals . . .

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Ballarat Star (20 December 1873), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201608823 

An entertainment, consisting of singing, instrumental music, and dancing, was given by the pupils of Mrs. Elrington's school, at Creswick, on Wednesday evening, 17th inst., for the benefit of the Hospital. The young folks exhibited great proficiency, especially in their dancing.

"DEATHS", Leader (2 July 1870), 27

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article196689281 

ELRINGTON. - On the 18th June, at Ararat, Richard Goodall Elrington, younger son of the late Major W. Sandys Elrington, formerly of Mount Elrington, New South Wales.

"NEWS AND NOTES", Ballarat Star (1 November 1878), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199345394 

A grand Ethiopian entertainment was held in the Town-hall, Creswick, on Wednesday evening in aid of an old widow lady, Mrs. Elrington, who is an old resident of Creswick. The concert was a great success and the proceeds amounted to £21.

""Maritana", The Lorgnette (28 June 1883), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article208855912 

. . . The first sensation, or idea of the opera in Australia was given at the Queen-st. Theatre, Melbourne, in July, 1851, when " the splendid" operatic spectacle of Maritana was brought out. Mrs. Charles Young was the Maritana and sang portions of the music. Mr. Charles Young was Don Caesar de Bazan; Mr. Elrington, Don Jose; and Mr. Ward sustained the ro1e of "the sombre, weak and vacillating Charles the Second of Spain." Mr. Megson's band was strengthened for the occasion . . .

"Deaths", The Age (20 December 1893), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197185367 

ELRINGTON. - On the 18th December, at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Thomas Hewetson, Laverton, Mrs. Louisa Mary Elrington, in her 84th year.

"ROMANCE OF A PIONEER FAMILY", Sunday Times (16 December 1923), 30

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article120533269 

. . . Richard, resembled his father greatly, possessing the same hot and fiery temperament, and tradition says that there were frequent quarrels between father and son in regard to the management of the place . . . ANOTHER cause for disagreement, and a graver one, was the Major's disapproval of Richard's marriage. At the home of Captain Huntley, one of Sydney's pioneer settlers, Richard met a Miss Louisa Clarke, sister of Dr. George Clarke, of Penrith, and later aunt of Sir Fielding Clarke, a famous London barrister, and Lieutenant-Governor of Fiji. Miss Louisa Clarke was a highly educated and beautiful young lady, who spoke seven languages, and was a very gifted musician; but, being the daughter of a London merchant, the proud old Major considered it a misalliance for an Elrington to marry the daughter of a trader! He refused his consent, and Dr. Clarke, whose sister was also his ward, would not consent to the marriage either. Therefore the young people eloped, were married at Campbelltown, and fled to Sydney. There they existed for a year, Rlchard using his Cambridge education to secure a position as a tutor, and Louisa assisting him by acting as governess to the younger members of the Huntley family. The Major cut Richard out of his will. THE news that a child was expected altered matters, and the proud old man wrote to say that if Louisa would make the trip to Mount Elrington, so that the child might be born there, all would be forgiven . . . Catherine Charlotte Elrlngton was hailed as 'the little heiress,' . . . Family tradition relates that Louisa Clarke, as a daughter-in-law, completely captured the old soldier . . . HOWEVER, this idyllic state of affairs was rudely shattered by a still more serious quarrel. Some difference arose between the Major and Richard, in regard to the control of the estate. The Major complained of Richard's softness in dealing with offenders, and called his son a coward. Incensed, the son challenged the father to a duel! Pistols were raised, and the two men stepped backwards the full length of the room. Then the Major dropped his weapon, and apologised for his hasty remark; but Richard, hurt beyond endurance, and sick of the tyranny that prevailed, left his home, never to return. The Major pleaded in vain that Louisa and the children remain. COURAGEOUS as ever, the brave young wife went out into a cold, hard world at her young husband's side, with her two infants, and it is said that they endured dreadful privation before they finally reached their objective - Melbourne - which held possibilities for educated people to earn a living as teachers, or in other ways, according to their gifts. It was not long before Richard Elrington found his vocation. He became one of Australia's pioneer Shakespearian actors, and theatrical company promotors. It is recorded that he took his Shakespearian companies from Sydney to Melbourne, and vice versa, travelling per medium of bullock waggons, with all his stage properties. HOWEVER, the company was caught in a big bush fire on Black Thursday in 1851, and they only escaped with their lives, losing everything else they possessed. The Ballarat goldfields even tually attracted them, though there is mention of a stay and the founding of a college at Geelong en route, where apparently Louisa Clarke Elrington acquired that wonderful proficiency as a teacher, which, later on, made her famous in Creswick for her school of music, which she only relinquished when overtaken by rheumatism at the age of 65. . . Richard Elrington was known far and wide for his wonderful Shakespearian recitals, given weekly in Creswick and Ballarat. He died about 1875, leaving a wife, three sons and two daughters . . .




ELSASSER, Charles (Carl Gottlieb ELSÄSSER; Charles ELSASSER; C. G. ELSASSER; Herr ELSASSER)

Musician, professor of music, pianist, composer

Born Höfingen, Stuttgart, Germany, 7 June 1817; son of Johann Gottlieb ELSÄSSER and Johanne BELSER
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 27 April 1853 (per Woodstock, from London, 7 December 1852, aged "34")
Died Hawthorn, Melbourne, VIC, 5 January 1885, "in his 67th year"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Charles+Elsasser (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Carl+Gottlieb+Elsasser (TROVE tagged)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1462522 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#ELSASSER-Charles (shareable link to this entry)


Summary:

According to the account in Humphreys 1882 (presumably sourced directly from the subject himself) Elsasser was born on 7 June, 1817, in Hofingen, near Stuttgart, Germany.

He received his first musical instruction from his father, and afterwards from Konrad Kocher (1786-1872), organist and director of music at Stuttgart's Stiftskirche, before completing his studies with Johann Gottlob Schneider the younger (1789-1864) in Dresden.

Returning to Stuttgart, he founded an oratorio society, with which he performed many sacred choral works, notably Handel's Israel in Egypt, which he scored for the occasion, no full score being obtainable. At a competitive examination for the post of organist at the Stuttgart Hofkapelle, he was placed second in a field of 31 candidates. In 1847, when political tensions began rising, the Hofkapellemeister, Peter Lindpaintner, and the court theatre orchestra, were forbidden by the king of Wurtemberg to assist at any civic concerts, and Elsasser was appointed in his place to organise and conduct the city concerts.

Shortly afterwards, he left Germany to take up an appointment in England, with Beatus Heldenmaier, a former pupil of Pestalozzi, as music master at his Pestalozaian boys school, at Worksop, in Nottinghamshire.

While in England, Elsasser also published several pieces of piano music and church music.

After a short stay in Manchester, he sailed for Melbourne in 1853.


Documentation:

"CELEBRATION OF MRS. HELDENHEIMER'S BIRTHDAY', Nottinghamshire Guardian [England] (8 May 1851), 5

According to annual custom the young gentlemen educated in the Pestalozzian Institution, conducted by Dr. Heldenmaier, of Worksop, were treated with an excursion on the first of May, the day commemorative of the birth of Mrs. Heldemnaier, and on which occasion the pupils subscribe for and present her with some substantative token of their regard, as an acknowledgment for her uniform kindness and solicitude for their welfare . . . At an early hour in the morning, having assembled in the large dining room, the masters and pupils sang a most beautiful ode composed and set to music for the occasion . . .

"NEW MUSIC", Blackburn Standard [England] (12 November 1851), 4

Remember Me! Polka, for two performers on the Pianoforte. By Charles Elsasser. - We confess to not entertaining a perfect appreciation of the title here, unless it refer to either the partner at the instrument, or in the dance. But the composition is not without merit if the name be something of a misnomer.

[Advertisement], Enniskillen Chronicle and Erne Packet [Ireland] (15 September 1853), 3

PIANOFORTE WORKS . . . ELSASSER'S RONDEAU BRILLANTE A LA POLACCA. 3s . . .

Melbourne, VIC (from April 1853):

List of passengers per Woodstock, from London, 7 December 1852, for Port Phillip, 27 April 1853; Public Record Office Victoria

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/1635/images/30796_125448__0036-00111 (PAYWALL)

Fellinger Alex'r / 25 / Gentleman / German
Prinz Geo'e / 30 / [Gentleman] / [German]
Boehler Henry / 26 / [Gentleman] / [German]
Flautwater Jos'h / 27 / [Gentleman] / [German]
Wymsley Chas / 27 / [Gentleman] / [German]
Elsasser Chas / 34 / [Gentleman] / [German]
Herrgath Fredk / 28 / [Gentleman] / [German]
Riegg Michael / 29 / [Gentleman] / [German] . . .
Reeman Randolphus / 29 / Musician / German . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Prinz (musician)

[2 advertisements], The Argus (11 May 1853), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4792494 

GESANG VEREIN. - Die beiden unterzeichneten, welche in Besitz einer ausgezeichnet en Sammlung von Männerchören sind, weiden einen deutchen Gesangverein gründen, zu welchem bereits Anmeldungen gemacht worden sind.
Freunde des Gesngen Können die nähern Bedingungen erfahren bei Mr. Gross 47, Chancery Lane.
- Prinz and Elsaesser.

GLEE CLUBS. - Two eminent German Professors of Music, who have lived a number of years in England, are going to form glee clubs, or singing classes for gentlemen, to be held in the evening.
They may be joined by those who have no previous knowledge of music, as well as by those who have some proficiency in singing.
The lessons of the former will be held separately, and will be chiefly devoted to the cultivation of the voice, the art of reading, and the rudiments of music in general.
The lessons of the latter will be principally devoted to the practice of glees, of which the advertisers possess an excellent collection.
None but very respectable parties will be accepted.
For particulars apply to Mr. Gross, 47, Chancery-lane.
The advertisers will also give separate lessons to ladies and gentlemen, in Piano and Singing.

[Advertisement], The Argus (13 October 1853), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4798057 

MECHANICS' INSTITUTION, Thursday, October 13th, 1853. Second Sacred Concert.
Principal Vocalists, Mrs. Testar, Miss Lewis, Miss Martin, M. Winterbottom, and Mr. John Gregg . . .
Pianist, Mr. Salamon. Harmonium, Mr. Capes. Conductor, M. Winterbottom.
Selections from the Creation, Messiah, Stabat Mater, St, Paul, &c.
Programme . . . Part II . . . Air - Charity - Miss Lewis - Chas. Elsasser . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Winterbottom (conductor); Annie Lewis (Mrs. Salamon, vocalist)

[Advertisement], The Argus (28 January 1854), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4802560 

MECHANICS' INSTIIUTION - Monday, January 30th, 1854. Mr. Winterbottom's GRAND MUSICAL FESTIVAL . . . Pianofortes. - Messrs. Salaman, White, Tolhurst, Smith, Elasser [sic], and George . . .
PROGRAMME. Part I. Overture - Six Pianofortes - Zampa (Arranged by M. Salaman) - Messrs. Salaman, White, Elsasser, Tolhurst, Owen, &c - Herold . . .
Part II. Overture - Six Pianofortes, Der Freischutz (arranged by E. Salaman), Messrs. Salaman, White, Elasser, Tolhurst, &c. - Weber . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Salamon (piano, arranger); Thomas White (piano); George Tolhurst (piano); Richard Owen (piano)

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (11 February 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article86412128 

MASONIC HALL. For one Night only.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH, 1854,
MADAME ELENA ROSSI'S AND MR. WINTERBOTTOM'S GRAND EVENING CONCERT.
MADAME ELENA ROSSI, the celebrated contralto, and M. WINTERBOTTOM, beg to announce to the public of Geelong, that they will have the honour of giving a Grand Evening Concert at the above institution, on Monday, February 13th, when the following eminent artistes will appear.
VOCALISTS. MRS. TESTAR, MR. W. F. SAYER, M. WINTERBOTTOM,
AND MADAME ELENA ROSSI, (Pupil of Signors Garcia and Crivelli) who has just arrived from Europe.
SOLO INSTRUMENTALISTS. Bassoon - Mr. Winterbottom.
Piano Forte - Mr. C. Elasser [Elsasser].
Reserved seats, 8s; Unreserved Seats, 5s.
Tickets and programmes may be had at Mr. Creed Royal's Music Saloon; at the Mechanics' Institution, and also at Mack's Hotel.
Doors open at half past seven. Concert to commence at eight.

"ALI-BEN-SOU-ALLE", The Argus (10 March 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4804162 

This gentleman's Musical Festival in commemoration of the Discovery of Australia, came off last evening at the room of the Mechanic's Institute, in a manner alike satisfactory to the audience and the musician . . . Mr. Elsasser played the accompaniment on the piano very creditably . . .

"ALI-BEN-SOU-ALLE'S CONCERT", The Banner (21 March 1854), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article179812297 

St. Patrick's day (Friday) was brought to a close by a concert, given by Ali-Ben-Sou-Alle . . . The pleasure of the evening was much enhanced by the admirable play of the pianist, Mr. Elsassar.

[Advertisement], The Argus (22 April 1854), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4806250 

PIANOFORTE taught by Mr. Elsasser, whose Compositions, Songs, Pianoforte Pieces, Solos and Duos, Melodies (dedicated by permission to Prince Albert), Polkas, Waltzes, Quadrilles, may be had at Mr. Wilkie's Music Saloon.
MR. ELSASSER, Professor of Music, gives lessons on the Pianoforte, in St. Kilda, Richmond, and neigborhood of Melbourne.
Address, care of Mr. J. Wilkie, Music Saloon, 15, Collins-street east.

[Advertisement], The Argus (19 June 1854), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4794030 

CRITERION HALL - Extra Night - To-morrow (Tuesday) June 20th, being for the Benefit of Miss Octavia Hamilton . . .
Conductor - Mr. George Chapman; Leader - Mr. Weston
Accompanyist - Herr Elsasser . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (11 July 1854), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4795033

"GRAND PROMENADE CONCERT", The Argus (18 July 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4795299 

On Saturday evening Mr. Winterbottom gave the first of a series of musical entertainments, which he designates as the revival of his promenade concerts, a la Jullien in Rowe's American Arena. The circus holds about thirteen hundred when full, and on this occasion there could not have been less that that number present, as the circus itself was crowded close up to the stage. The orchestral arrangements were of a very superior order, and comprised some of the best musical talent in the colony. Among the most distinguished artistes were Miss Octavia Hamilton, Mons. Barre, Herr Elsasser, Herr Strebinger, Mr. Johnson, the inimitable Barlow, and Mr. Winterbottom the prime mover and conductor . . .

[News], The Argus (8 January 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6064659

"DIE LIEDERTAFEL HARMONIA", The Age (9 May 1857), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154823497 

Yesterday being the anniversary of the death of Schiller, the German Shakspeare, the members of the Liedertafel Harmonia (or German Singing Club) commemorated the occasion by a soiree musicale in the evening . . . The entertainments consisted of varied and choice selections from some of the best masters, and many of the pieces were decidedly well sung by the members of the society, who also had the valuable assistance (vocal and instrumental) of Messrs. Siede, Schleuter, and Elsasser . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (31 March 1858), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7292072 

EDUCATIONAL. - HERR ELSASSER, Professor of Music, begs to inform his friends and the public, that he has REMOVED from Collins-street east, to Harmonia Cottage, Punt-hill, South Yarra. 140 ap 29

"GRAND CONCERT AT THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTION", The Age (8 June 1858), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154858916 

On Saturday evening, Miska Hauser, assisted by Signor Cutolo, a string quartette party, Miss Julia Harland, and Mr. Linly Norman, gave a farewell entertainment at the Mechanics' Institution, to a brilliant and very numerous audience . . . We must not close this brief notice without complimenting Mr. Norman on his exceedingly tasteful and brilliant pianoforte accompaniments, for which, we are sure, Miska Hauser must have felt grateful. The pianoforte used on this occasion was from the atelier of Messrs. Shiedmayer and Sons, of Stuttgart. It is an instrument of fine rich tone and great power, and is intended to be the first prize in a grand musical lottery, to be conducted by Herr Elsasser, who has just received from the continent a large consignment of music and musical instruments, which he proposes to dispose of in this manner.

[Advertisement], The Argus (9 August 1859) 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5685935

HANDEL'S CENTENARY. - The LIFE of HANDEL, by Chas. Elsasser. At Wilkie's, and the booksellers.

"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Argus (18 January 1860), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5695579 

. . . Three candidates were nominated for the post of organist - viz., Mr. L. L. Lewis, Mr. Elsasser, and Mr. King. Mr. Lewis was elected, after a ballot, the announcement being received with general applause . . .

"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (3 April 1860), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154842271 

Last evening a large number of the most prominent members of the Philharmonic Society, met at the residence of Herr C. G. Elsasser, in order to rehearse a sacred cantata lately composed by that gentleman, and entitled "Praise the Lord." The author has derived his inspiration from that unfailing mine for sacred musical composition - the Psalms of David, with an incidental extract from the Revelation to St. John. Mr. Elsasser brings to the task long experience as choral master at Stuttgart, and previously, tuition under Johann Schneider, organist to the King of Saxony at Dresden - justly considered one of the greatest organists of the age. The impression left on the mind after hearing the performance of "Praise the Lord," notwithstanding it had all the imperfections of a first rehearsal, and the disadvantages of being without instrumental accompaniment, was decidedly favorable, not only as regards its effect on the ear, but as conveying a high estimate of the composer's learning and abilities. The work indeed, lacks the attractive features of the modern German school as exemplified in the productions of Spohr or Mendelssohn, but as may be imagined, it possesses all the scholastic severity which we admire in the Bachs, mingled with an occasional passage which shows that the writer has not altogether disregarded the freer style of later organists. These passages afford a pleasing relief even to the classical ear, while they will tend materially to recommend to general approbation a work which might by some be deemed almost of too sombre and monotonous a character. Certainly not one of the least recommendations of the work is the fact of its being wholly unconventional in its treatment. If it can be likened to anything in the shape of musical composition, it must be to the English anthem of the old school - elaborated and greatly extended. We forbear making any special note of individual portions of the cantata, as we trust that a better opportunity will shortly be afforded, through the agency of the Philharmonic Society, to whose serious attention we recommend our accomplished fellow-citizen's composition.

[Advertisement], The Argus (23 April 1860), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5681091 

GERMAN COLLEGE - LESSONS in PIANO Singing, and Flute, by Messrs. Elsasser and Julius Siede.

"The Philharmonic Society's third subscription concert . . .", The Argus (4 July 1860), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5685499

The Philharmonic Society's third subscription concert in the Exhibition Building, last night, was less numerously attended than those which have preceded it. Perhaps the influenza had something to do with the circumstance, and perhaps the absence of the names of Miss Octavia Hamilton and Mr. Farquharson from the programme had also something to do with it. His Excellency, attended by Captain Bancroft, was present, and we noticed many of the usual patrons of these concerts among the audience. The attraction of the evening was, of course, the first performance of a new sacred cantata by Herr Elsasser, which had been for some time expected by the musical world. The composer, who himself conducted its performance, may be congratulated on the evident satisfaction which attended the work. While not remarkable for much depth or originality of idea, and disclosing frequent signs of indebtedness to the Handel school, it is throughout, for the most part, simple and pleasing, and, without being elaborate, is neatly and effectively scored. It is entitled "Praise the Lord," and contains three quartetts in the compass of a not very long work, airs for tenor, bass, and contralto voices, and some well written choruses. There is a tenor air, "I sought the Lord," which is very flowing and sweet, and detains the ear not unwillingly. A little later is a chorus, "Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Sabaoth," which is really beautiful, solemn, and devotional. A quartett and semi-chorus, "Bless the Lord, O my soul," has a pleasing tenor accompaniment. It is followed by a chorus, "We give Thee thanks," which thoroughly reminds one of Handel. A soprano air, "Trust in the Lord," partakes of the sweetness which is the main characteristic of the whole work, but suffered materially from the thinness of the violin accompaniment. Indeed, the whole work was by no means indebted to the strength of the band, which we regretted to see considerably diminished, and, we think, unwisely. It was scarcely fair to Herr Elsasser that a greater effort should not have been made in the important matter of orchestral power, and not very complimentary, considering that his work was dedicated to the society. The contralto air, "My heart is glad," in the absence of Mrs. Batton, was capitally taken in alto by a Master Johnson, who was honoured by the only encore awarded. A bass air, of a somewhat florid character, "O Lord, our God," was well sung by a gentleman named Marten. Mr. Ewart and Miss Bailey sang the music allotted to them very creditably. The second part of the concert consisted principally of selections from Handel, Mozart, Rossini, and Beethoven.

"THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", The Age (4 July 1860), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154843340 

. . . The concert may be designated as one of the most successful which the Society have attempted under the suspicious term "miscellaneous." This, however, would be but faint praise, were it not that the programme possessed the notable speciality of including the new sacred cantata, "Praise the Lord," written for and dedicated to the Society by Herrn C. G. Elsasser. This work, which is a scholar-like and elaborate composition, with many beautiful and attractive passages (though, possibly, it may be too sombre and severe to charm any but the educated ear) was exceedingly well performed throughout by band, soli, and chorus. Herr Elsasser was well received on his appearance before the vocal and instrumental corps, and earned much deserved praise for their conduct. To Mr. Ewart were assigned the tenor solos, and to Miss Bailey and Master Johnson the soprano and alto passages, Mrs. Batten haying, by a sudden attack of sickness, been prevented attendance. The young gentleman proved an excellent substitute, and obeyed an encore in the air "My heart is glad." The chorus acquitted themselves well, and gave the best possible effect to the solemn cadences with which the work is so plentifully interspersed. The "Holy, Holy" was especially good, and the conclusion, "Praise the Lord," a bold and striking chorus, was delivered with such spirit and precision that, alone, it would, have redeemed all short-comings, had they been much more numerous than they were. In the quartette, "Bless the Lord," in which the parts were sustained by Miss Bailey, Master Johnson, Mr. Ewart, and Mr. Moxon, the execution was very smooth and equable, but in the recitative and air "Sing, O Heavens" and "Trust in the Lord," Miss Bailey failed to make a favorable impression. To say the truth, the air is too much protracted and is not sufficiently diversified. The instrumentation was admirable throughout . . .

"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (23 September 1861), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154901571 

In anticipation of a rich feast of classical music we attended the Mechanics' Institute on Saturday evening, but we must confess to being considerably disappointed. The concert was given by Herr Carl Schmitt, a violinist residing in this city, who was assisted on the occasion by Miss Bailey and several gentlemen amateurs. The programme included compositions from Beethoven, De Beriot, and Vieuxtemp, which certainly were not by any means done full justice to. There is a want of style and finish about Herr Schmitt's playing, and his execution in by no means faultless, almost inducing the idea that he is self-taught. If that be the case great credit is decidedly due to him for the proficiency he has attained, but otherwise these faults deserve censure. The audience however, seemed determined to be pleased, and were liberal of their applause. Certain it is that the inefficiency of Herr Elsasser as an accompanyist did much to mar the effect of Herr Schmitt's playing . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Carl Schmitt (violinist)

"Royal Marriage Rejoicings: The Banquet", The Argus (25 May 1863), 2s

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6486000

[Advertisement]: "NEW MUSIC", The Argus (20 November 1866), 2s

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5779074

[Advertisement], The Argus (30 December 1876), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5913015

[News], The Argus (8 March 1877), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5915402

[Advertisement], The Argus (12 October 1877), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5940813

"The Melbourne Philharmonic Society: II", The Argus (13 January 1879), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5928151

"THE ELSASSER BENEFIT CONCERT", The Argus (19 May 1884), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6049696

"Deaths", The Argus (6 January 1885), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6064464 

ELSASSER. - On the 5th inst., at his residence, Burwood-road, Hawthorn, Charles Gottlieb Elsasser, professor of music, aged 67 years.

[News], The Argus (6 January 1885), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6064485

A well-known musician and an old colonist, Mr. Carl Gottlieb Elsasser, died yesterday at his residence, Hawthorn. He was struck by paralysis in April last, and never spoke after-wards. He seemed to be conscious of what was going on, and was able to take food, but had no means of making his wishes known. Mr. Elsasser came to this colony in 1853 with already acquired fame. He founded an Oratorio Society in Stuttgart, Germany, where he received his first musical training, and also filled several important posts. While still a young mun he left Germany lor England, and became director of music at a private college in Worksop, where he stayed for three years, and then came to Victoria. Mr. Elsasser was conductor of the Melbourne Philharmonic Society in 1861, and also of the first festival concerts of the German Turn Verein in 1862. He is best known, however, as the composer of cantatas and part songs. His pieces have been frequently played or sung by the Philharmonic Society, Melbourne Liedertafel, and Metropolitan Liedertafel, including the Wedding Cantata in honour of the Prince of Wales's marriage, performed at the banquet given by Sir Henry Barkly in 1863, and "Victoria's Dream," intended for the Melbourne International Exhibition of 1880. Mr. Elsasser died in his 67th year. He will be buried to-morrow, and the funeral will leave his late residence at half past 2 o'clock.

"NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (6 January 1885), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article196956260 

We regret to announce the death of Mr. C. G. Elsasser, the well known musician, who died at his residence, Burwood-road, Hawthorn, yesterday evening. The deceased gentleman was born at Stuttgart, Germany, and had made a name for himself as a musician in his native country before he left for Melbourne, where he arrived in 1853. Since then he has been prominently identified with Melbourne musical society, and at one time was one of the leading members in the Melbourne Liedertafel Society. Mr. Elsasser, who has been in failing health for some time past, has been prevented from following his profession during the past twelve months. The funeral will leave Mr. Elsasser's late residence at half-past two p.m. to-day, arriving at the Melbourne Cemetery about a quarter to four.


Literary works:

The life of Handel: a sketch, compiled by Charles Elsasser (Melbourne: Joseph Wilkie, [1859])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/21825594 (DIGITISED)

http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/246965 (DIGITISED)


Musical works:

The Lord is merciful and gracious, Anthem, for solo and chorus, with organ or piano, op. 8 (London: [s.n.], [1850])

Remember me! polka, for two performers on the pianoforte, By Charles Elsasser ([? London, 1851])

Rondeau brillante a la polacca, for pianoforte, by Elsasser ([? London, by 1853])

Praise the lord (a new cantata) (composed in Melbourne and dedicated to the society) [1860]

Wedding cantata (in honour of the Prince of Wales's marriage, performed at the banquet given Sir Henry Barkly; words: E. Exon (1863); text only survives, in "THE ROYAL MARRIAGE REJOICINGS", The Argus (25 May 1863), supplement 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6486000

Joy (galop; galop brilliant) (first edition: Melbourne & Sydney: R. J. & W. H. Paling, 1866)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/44437793 

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/36905110 

Charity, a sacred song, written and composed by C. Elsaasser (London: T. Broome, [c. 1870])

My hope is in thee (sacred song) (Melbourne: Allan and Co., [1876])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/17632509 

Love reigneth over all; waltz chorus for male voices; words by Edwin Exon; music by C. G. Elsasser (London: Chappell & Co., [1883])

Joy waltz (words by H. W. Puttmann; arranged by C. G. Elsässer) (first performed 1877) (London; New York; Melbourne: Chappell & Co., [1883])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/17632509

Es kennt der Herr die Seinen (words: Philipp Spitta), in Deutsche Weisen: Die beliebtesten Volks- und geistlichen Lieder für Klavier (Stuttgart: Albert Auer's Musikverlag, [1900], no. 205, 166-67

https://imslp.org/wiki/Special:ReverseLookup/87652 (DIGITISED)


Bibliography and resources:

Men of the time in Australia: Victorian series, compiled by H. Morin Humphreys (Melbourne: McCarron, Bird, 1882), xliv

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-13818998/view?partId=nla.obj-13987964#page/n57/mode/1up (DIGITISED)

Elsasser, Carl Gottlieb, musician. Born 7th June, 1817, in Hofingen, near Stuttgart, Germany. Received his first musical instruction from his father; afterwards from Dr. C. Kocher, organist and director of Music in Stuttgart; and finished his studies under the celebrated organist and composer, J. Schneider, in Dresden. Returning to Stuttgart, he founded an Oratorio Society, and performed many oratorios, cantatas, &c., especially Handel's "Israel in Egypt," which he scored for the occasion, no full score being obtainable. At a competitive examination for the appointment of an organist for the Royal Court Chapel in Stuttgart, he was, from among thirty-one candidates, placed second. In 1847, when the political troubles began in Germany, and the Royal Chapel-master, P. Lindpaintner, with the whole of the orchestra of the Court Theatre, were forbidden by the King of Wurtemberg to assist at any concerts of the citizens, Mr. Elsasser was appointed in his place to organise and conduct the concerts. Shortly afterwards he accepted an appointment as director of music at Dr. Heldelmaier [Heldenmaier]'s College in Worksop, England, which he held for three years, and then, after a short stay in Manchester, he left for Melbourne, where he has resided since 1853. He was elected conductor of the Melbourne Philharmonic Society for the year 1861, and also for the first festival concerts (1862) of the German Turn-Verein. At the second festival (1863) he carried off three of the highest prizes for vocal compositions. He has composed several cantatas, as: - "Praise the Lord," performed 1860 by the Melbourne Philharmonic Society; "Wedding Cantata," performed 1863 at the banquet given by Sir H. Barkly in honour of the Prince of Wales' marriage; "Peace Festival Cantata," performed 1871 by the Melbourne Liedertafel; "Victoria's Dream," cantata, performed 1880 by the Metropolitan Liedertafel. His most popular compositions are his part songs, which take a leading position in the programmes of the Metropolitan Liedertafel. Mr. Elsasser is an honorary member of the Melbourne Philharmonic Society, the German Turn-Verein, and the Metropolitan Liedertafel.

Kenneth Hince, "Elsässer, Carl Gottlieb (1817-1885)", Australian dictionary of biography 4 (1972)

http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/elsasser-carl-gottlieb-3480

William P. Nash, Charles Elsasser: Elsasser's demise - Melba's rise (Heidelberg Heights: Innisfallen Press, 1993)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/12475906

Paul Elliott & Stephen Daniels, "Pestalozzianism, natural history and scientific education in nineteenth-century England: the Pestalozzian institution at Worksop, Nottinghamshire", History of education 34/3 (2005), 295-313, esp. 301

https://doi.org/10.1080/00467600500065290 (PAYWALL)

. . . Music formed a very important part of the curriculum with boys being encouraged to take part with staff playing or singing in sacred choral classics such as Haydn's "The Creation" and attending musical events in the town (note 10: Gloucestershire County Record Office, D873 C17, C19, Marling correspondence [MC], also contains a school exercise book, concert programmes, notes and letters by the Heldenmaiers; note 35: MC, 5, 13 Dec. 1847; 16 March 1848; 9 April 1848; 22 October 1848; 3 May 1849; 17 December 1849; 18 November 1849.)




ELSON, Mr. (Mr. ELSON; also Mr. ELSORE)

Musician, leader of the orchestra

Active Sydney, NSW, and Maitland, NSW, 1853

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Mr+Elson+or+Elsore+musician (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#ELSON-or-ELSORE (shareable link to this entry)


Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (13 May 1853), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12945769 

TREMENDOUS ATTRACTION. ROYAL MARIONETTES THEATRE at the Odd Fellow's Arms, PARRAMATTA.
The inhabitants of Parramatta and its vicinity are respectfully informed that the Marionette Company (who during their performance in Sydney have elicited; the highest encomiums from the Press) will have the honour of appearing in Parramatta this Evening, and to-morrow, Saturday, 14th of May.
The Evening's programme will include several of the best pieces represented by the Marionettes in Sydney, besides which the Evening's Entertainments will be agreeably diversified by singing and the wonderful performances of the celebrated Wizard of the South.
For full particulars see small bills.
Conductor of the Orchestra, Mr. Elson . . .

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser [NSW] (28 May 1853), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article667427 

TREMENDOUS SUCCESS! ROARS OF LAUGHTER!
ROYAL MARIONETTE THEATRE!! Wit, Mirth, Fun, and Frolic!
The inhabitants of Maitland and its vicinity are most respectfully informed that the CELEBRATED MARIONETTE COMPANY, from the Adelaide Gallery, who for the last two years have elicited the highest encomiums from the press, and who have had the distinguished honor of performing three several times before her most graciouss Majesty Queen Victoria, will have the honor of making their Third and Fourth Appearance in Maitland, THIS EVENING (SATURDAY), AND MONDAY, THE 30th OF MAY, at the Old Theatre, in the rear of the "Fitzroy Hotel."
It is perhaps necessary to state the building has been repaired and decorated, and every attention paid to ensure the comfort of the visitors.
The performance will commence with an Address to the Audience, by Mr. Albany Brown, the Manager.
After which will follow the Laughable Burlesque (performed thirty successive nights in Sydney) of BOMBASTES FURIOSO.
Comic Song - Mr. Bruton.
To be followed by the Laughable Operatta Burlesque of TOM THUMB.
Comic Song - Mr. Bruton.
The whole to conclude with THE PANORAMA OF CONSTANTINOPLE, which elicited such bursts of applause on its first representation.
On Monday the New Parorama, entitled A SCENE ON THE CORNISH COAST, Illustrated with upwards of One Hundred Mechanical Figures, will be exhibited in place of Constantinople.
Conductor of the Orchestra - Mr. Elsore.
Doors open at Seven; Curtain rises at Half past Seven precisely.
Admission - Reserved Seats, 2s.; Back, 1s.

ASSOCIATIONS: James Bruton (actor, vocalist)




ELVY, Robert Hammond (Robert Hammond ELVY)

Musicseller, music publisher

Born Kent, England, 1830; baptised Minster-in-Sheppey, Kent, 14 November 1830, son of Filmer and Jane ELVY
Active Melbourne, VIC, by April 1858
Died Manly, Sydney, NSW, 23 February 1923, aged 92

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Robert+Hammond+Elvy+1830-1923 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#ELVY-Robert-Hammond (shareable link to this entry)

Trading as Wilkie, Elvy and Co. (Sydney, 1863-65):

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Wilkie+Elvy+and+Co (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

ELVY, Filmer William (Filmer William ELVY)

Born Potts Point, Sydney, NSW, ? 1863
Died Manly, NSW, 3 December 1933, aged 70


Summary:

Robert Elvy was shipping pianos into Melbourne in June 1859 and January 1860, from his base as an associate of Joseph Wilkie.

By March 1863, he had set up a Sydney branch of a firm to be known as "Wilkie, Elvy and Co.", and in April began publishing local compositions, with Madame Jaffa's setting of Tennyson's Sweet and low, followed by Frederick Ellard's serenade I'm listening for thy voice love, and in May and June, Ernesto Spagnoletti junior's The Marion schottische, Douglas Callan's Manly Beach galop, and W. J. Macdougall's setting of Sheridan Moore's The beauty that blooms in Australia.


Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Argus (12 April 1858), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7292609 

AN ASSISTANT REQUIRED, in the MUSIC business. Must be of good address and respectability. Apply by letter, stating references, to Mr. Elvy, 15, Collins-street.

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE", The Argus (8 June 1859), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5682444

Alarm, from London . . . 2 cases, R. Elvy . . .

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE", The Argus (24 January 1860), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5695742

Southampton, from London . . . 4 cases pianos, R. Elvy . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (19 October 1860), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5691891 

CORNISH-MADE MINING PUMPS and BOILERS. Apply to Mr. Elvy, at Mr. Wilkie's, 15 Collins-street.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (9 March 1863), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13075369

NEW MUSIC and PIANOFORTE WAREHOUSE. 321, George-street, Sydney. -
Messrs. WILKIE, ELVY, and CO. have much pleasure in announcing to the residents of Sydney and its vicinity that they have opened the above premises for the sale of New Music, Pianofortes, Harmoniums, and Musical Instruments, and they trust that the advantages of a new and carefully selected stock, combined with an attentive system of business, will ensure them a liberal share of patronage.
As agents for the eminent firms of Messrs. Broadwood and Sons, S. and P. Erard, and Collard and Collard, of London, W., E , and Co. will be in receipt of regular shipments of Pianos, specially prepared for this climate by those makers, whose interests W., E , and Co. will protect (as well as those of the residents of New South Wales) by checking the vending of inferior instruments to which their names may be fraudulently attached.
In the Music Branch the public will have the advantage of W., E., and Co's business arrangements with the principal London publishers, and of a speedy communication with the old established house of Wilkie, Webster, and Co. in Melbourne.
Monthly parcels of musical novelties will be received per mail steamers, and special orders for particular pieces will be promptly attended to by W., E., and Co.'s London agent, and forwarded here when possible by the return mail steamer.
Messrs. Wilkie, Elvy, and Co.. will always endeavour to keep in stock a carefully selected variety of Pianofortes and Harmoniums by the best makers. Orders will be taken from the trade lists of all the most eminent manufacturers, by which a large commission will be saved to the purchaser.
W., E., and Co., with the view of inducing persons of moderate means to become possessed of a really good instrument - pianoforte or harmonium - will offer most easy terms of settlement by the system of instalments suited to the convenience of selectors.
Pianofortes or harmoniums will be let on hire, bought, sold, exchanged, or stored, and the repairing branch will be conducted by competent workmen.
W., E , and Co., as agents for Messrs. Hill and Sons and Messrs. Walker and Sons, the celebrated organ builders, are prepared to give estimates and receive orders for church or chamber organs, and will erect the same in any part of the colony on the most reasonable terms.
WORKS OF ART will be EXHIBITED FREE OF CHARGE, and SOLD ON COMMISSION.
March 7th, 1863/

"NEW SONG", The Sydney Morning Herald (2 April 1863), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13076492

Tennyson's pretty lines "Sweet and Low" have been set to music by the talented pianiste Madame Jaffa . . . The publishers are F. Mader, and Wilkie, Elvy, and Co., and as a specimen of musical typography the copy before us is very creditable.

"MUSICAL COPYRIGHTS. To the Editor of . . .", The Sydney Morning Herald (30 June 1863), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13080873 

SIR, - An impression has been current in this colony that there was no protection for English copyrights, and some persons have been in the habit of publishing in Sydney any piece of music that happened to be popular, quite irrespective of the rights, and much to the annoyance of the English composers and publishers.
Mr. Chappell, the eminent music publisher of Bond-street, London, being anxious to protect his own interests, represented the state of the case to his Grace the Duke of Newcastle, and received the annexed reply, which is so far satisfactory that we have received instructions from our correspondents to proceed against any persons invading their English musical copyrights in future. As the question is of some public importance, we venture to ask your insertion of this letter, and oblige
Your obedient servants,
WILKIE, ELVY, and CO., 321, George-street.
June 26th.

Downing-street, March 31st, 1863.
Sir, -I am directed by the Duke of Newcastle to acquaint you that your representation of the 19th instant was referred for the consideration of the Lords of the Committee of Privy Council for Trade, as it is peculiarly within their lordships' province to consider questions relative to the protection or the invasion of copyrights.
In reply, his Grace has been referred by their lordships to the 15th section of the Act to Amend the Law of Copyrights, 5 and 6 Victoria, cap. 45, which enacts that "if any person shall, in any part of the British dominions, after the passing of this Act, print, or cause to he printed, either for sale or exportation, any book in which there shall be subsisting copyright, without the consent in writing of the proprietor thereof," . . . . "such offender shall be liable to a special action on the case, at the suit of the proprietor of such copyright, to be brought in any court of record in that part of the British dominions in which the offence shall be committed."
By the second section of the same Act, the words "British dominions" are explained to include all the colonies, settlement, and possessions of the Crown.
Their lordships have further pointed out that the provisions of the Act in question, with respect to the importation into a colony of a foreign reprint of a work of a British author, have undergone some modification by the Act 10 and 11 Victoria, cap 95, but that no alteration appears to have been made in the enactment before quoted.
It is, therefore, presumed that, under that enactment a British author would have his remedy in any colony in Great Britain against piratical publication.
I am, Sir, your obedient servant,
FREDERICK ROGERS,
Mr. Thomas Chappell, 50, New Bond-street.

"VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC", The Sydney Morning Herald (18 June 1863), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13080293

The firm of Messrs. Wilkie, Elvy, and Co., of 321, George-street, Sydney, have published two neatly printed alphabetical catalogues of music - one an extensive collection of standard classical pieces and popular dances for the pianoforte, and the other a choice selection of operatic and popular songs, duets, glees, and part music, arranged for the same instrument. The united list of the compositions on sale at their establishment extends over upwards of fifty pages of octavo letter-press. We observe that this firm have recently published Mr. Frederick Ellard's pleasing serenade, "I'm listening for thy voice, love " (words by Mr. C. D. O'Connell), composed and dedicated to Mr. Henry Squires, and recently sung by that eminent vocalist at the grand concert at the Prince of Wales Theatre. The Marion Schottische, for the pianoforte, by Ernesto Spagnoletti, has recently been published by Messrs. Wilkie and Elvy, and also the Manly Beach Galop - with on excellent vignette, drawn on stone by E. Thomas - composed by Douglas Callen, and produced, as performed under the conductorship of the composer, by the band of the First Battalion Sydney Volunteer Rifles.

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (24 February 1923), 14

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16058025

ELVY. - February 23, 1923, at his residence, Tregarth, 68 Raglan-street, Manly (and late of Kent, England) Robert Hammond, aged 92 years.

"LATE MR. ELVY: LEADING COMMERICIAL MAN", The Sydney Morning Herald (28 February 1923), 14

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16067300

Mr. Robert Hammond Elvy, one of Sydney's oldest commercial men, died recently at his residence, Tregarth, Raglan-Street, Manly, at the age of 93 years. He was the originator and proprietor of the old-established pianoforte and music ware-house bearing his name. His courtesy and wonderful vitality - he only retired a few weeks ago - and his reminiscences of the early days, especially of Victoria, where in 1855 he helped to establish the firm of Wilkie and Elvy, now Messrs. Allan and Co., of Melbourne, made him a popular figure. In 1863 he carne to Sydney, and established the firm of Elvy and Co., and was instrumental, with the late Mr. William Lyster, in bringing many operatic artists to Australia. The late Mr. Elvy was born in Kent, England, and had four grandsons on active service during the late war. He has left three sons and two daughters.

"LATE MR. R. H. ELVY", The Sydney Morning Herald (27 April 1923), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16071221

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (5 December 1933), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article17029828

"MR. F. W. ELVY", The Sydney Morning Herald (5 December 1933), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article17029704


Bibliography and resources:

Prue Neidorf, A guide to dating music published in Sydney and Melbourne, 1800-1899 (M.A. thesis, University of Wollongong, 1999), 163-64 (Elvy and Co.), 243 (Wilkie, Elvy and Co.)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/34370996 

http://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/2926 (DIGITISED)




ELZE, Mr. C. (Herr ELZE; Mr. C. ELZA; ELLYER; ELLIOTT)

Contra bass / double bass player

Active Melbourne (? and Sydney), VIC, 1853

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Summary:

The double bass player in John Winterbottom's band in April 1853, he was variously advertised as Elze in Melbourne, and Ellyer in Sydney. He was almost certainly also the C. Elza billed to play for the Melbourne Philharmonic Society that same month. Probably, however, he could not have performed in both Sydney and Melbourne only days apart.

Could he also be the double bass player Carl Esther?


Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Argus (18 March 1853), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4790813 

GRAND PROMENADE CONCERT . . . Principal Instrumentalists: Mr. Hartligan, ophecleide; Mr. Johnson, clarionet; Mr. Thatcher, flute; Mr. Tucker, violin; Herr Elze, contra-basso; Signor Maffei, cornet-a-piston; Mr. Winterbottom, bassoon . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (19 April 1853), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12945196 

WINTERBOTTOM'S BAND OF THIRTY . . . Contra Basso - Herr Ellyer

[Advertisement], The Argus (25 April 1853), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4791941 

[Advertisement], The Argus (27 April 1853), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4792040 

SECOND GRAND CONCERT. MELBOURNE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY, Protestant Hall, THIS EVENING, WEDNESDAY, 27th April. Principal Vocal Performers - Miss Graham (her second appearance); Mr. Moran. Leader - Mr. F. Fischer. Director - Mr. G. Chapman. THE Band will consist of the following talented performers: Violins - Mr. A. Fischer, Mr. Strebinger, Mr. Thomson; Viola - Mr. Thomas; Basso - Mr. C. Elza and Mr. Hardman; Cornet-a-Piston - Mr. G. Chapman; Clarionet and Oboe - Sig. Blume; Flute- Mr. Rosenstengel. Pianoforte - Mr. Hertz and Mr. Thomson . . .

? [Advertisement], The Star (18 August 1857) 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66043804

. . . Herr Elliott, Contra Bass . . .




EMANUEL FAMILY
EMANUEL, Abraham (Abraham EMANUEL; Mr. A EMANUEL)

Professor of Music, pianist, arranger, publisher, music retailer

Born London, 30 January 1814, son of Emanuel EMANUEL (c.1780-1856) and Julia Rebecca MYERS (c.1778-1854)
Married Eliza ABRAHAM, London, 10 May 1836
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 11 June 1841 (free per Psyche, from London)
Died St. Kilda, VIC, 6 May 1907, in his 94th year

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Abraham+Emanuel+d1907 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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EMANUEL, Eliza (Elizabeth "Dinah" ABRAHAMS; Mrs. Abraham EMANUEL)

Vocalist

Born London, England 16 July 1818
Married Abraham EMANUEL, London, 10 May 1836
Arrived Sydney, 11 June 1841 (free per Psyche, from London)
Died Ballarat, VIC, 22 March 1872, in her 54th year

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EMANUEL, John (Jacob EMANUEL; John EMANUEL)

Amateur musician, vocalist, ? pianist, dentist, dental surgeon

Born London, England, c. 1816; son of Emanuel EMANUEL (c.1780-1856) and Julia Rebecca MYERS (c.1778-1854)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 12 May 1842 (free per Bennioolen)
Died Surry Hills, NSW, 6 July 1882

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+Emanuel+d1882 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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Summary:

Abraham Emanuel, a former piano pupil of John Cohen (d. 1851) of Liverpool, England, first advertised in Sydney as a "Professor of the Piano Forte" on 29 June 1841. He and his wife, Eliza, made their first appearances before a Sydney audience at John Philip Deane's concert on 14 July. Eliza sang two solo songs, almost certainly with Abraham accompanying, Hodson's Oh give me but my Arab steed in the first half, and, in the second, Bishop's recitative and romance Orynthia, my beloved from The noble outlaw. According to W. A. Duncan in the Chronicle she:

made her debut with success, and we think she will yet do better. Her voice is good, but her articulation is indistinct, and she wants a little finishing in other respects.

Other reviews were less favourable, and Eliza did not appear again as a public vocalist until 1851. Abraham, however, played again at the Bushelles' concert in September 1841.

In February 1844, Eliza and Rosetta Hartnell, a dancing mistress, opened a seminary for young ladies, with Abraham as music tutor. The school continued to advertise, though without Hartnell, until July.

Abraham appeared again in concert as pianist for the Gautrots in July 1846.

In 1847 he began importing stock for the "Pianoforte and Music Repository" that he opened at 22 Hunter-street.

On 8 May 1849, Eliza gave birth to their daughter, Caroline, who would become the popular opera singer Carrie Emanuel.

In July and August 1850, Abraham gave a series of three concerts with William Abercrombie Sigmont, featuring ta new patent harmonium, which he had recently imported.

Together with his wife Eliza, and Caroline Pyne, as vocalists, and with the assistance of George Hudson and his City Band, Abraham presented a series of weekly "Casino" promenade concerts from March 1851. As further publicity, in August he published The casino polka, "Arrainged [sic] by A. Emanuel" and "Dedicated to the patrons of his fashionable weekly entertainment at the Royal Hotel".

In February 1852, he issued Glover's song A young lady's no from his retail premises, now at 5 Hunter-street.

The Emanuels moved permanently to Victoria in 1866, living for periods in Ballarat and Melbourne.

An owner bound album of sheet music, that probably originally belonged to Abraham's brother John Emanuel, is now in the Stewart Symonds sheet music collection, Sydney Living Museums. A copy of James Grocott's 1850 edition of By the sad sea waves is inscribed to John by his sister-in-law, Eliza ("Presented to J. Emanu[el] by Mrs. A. Emanuel . . ."). A copy of The shop on fire, a parody of Russell's The ship on fire, is inscribed "John Emanuel".


Documentation:

"COURT FOR THE RELIEF OF INSOLVENT DEBTORS. Wednesday the 1st day of May 1839", The London gazette (3 May 1839), 945

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=phJKAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA945 

Abraham Emanuel, late of Bury street, Bevis-marks, London, out of business, formerly of Exeter, Devonshire, Dealer in Cigars, Stationer, and Dealer in Musical Instruments. - In the Debtors' Prison for London and Middlesex.

"INSOLVENT DEBTORS. Wednesday, May 1, 1839", The jurist (4 May 1839), 352

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=Ow45AQAAMAAJ&pg=PA352 

Abraham Emanuel, Bury-st., Bevis-marks, dealer in musical instruments: in the Debtors' Prison for London and Middlesex.

"ARRIVALS", The Sydney Herald (12 June 1841), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12869591

From London, same day [yesterday], the barque Pysche, [Psyche] Captain Somerville, with merchandise. Passengers - Mr. and Miss Solomon, Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel and two children, Mr. Levy, Miss Lee, Mr. Hart, Mr. Phillip, and Mr. Barnett.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald (29 June 1841), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12869871

MR. A. EMANUEL, Professor of the Piano-forte, respectfully informs the Gentry and Inhabitants of Sydney, and its vicinity, that he will be most happy to give instruction in the above art, and trusts by strict attention and punctuality to his pupils to merit a share of their patronage.
For terms apply at his residence in Pitt-street (four doors from King-street), or at Mr. Ellard's Music Saloon, George-street.
Mr. E. will have no objection to attend Seminaries.

"ORATORIO", The Australian (3 July 1841), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36852149 

. . . Mr. Deane has announced a Concert for next Friday under most distinguished patronnge . . . A lady just arrived in the Colony (Mrs. Emanuel) will assist on this occasion, and from the flattering terms in which we have heard amateurs speak of her singing, we feel extremely anxious to judge for ourselves.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald (14 July 1841), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12869989 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE . . .
MR. DEANE begs to inform his friends and the Public, that under the above distinguished Patronage, his CONCERT of Vocal and Instrumental Music, on a very extensive scale, will take place at the Theatre Royal, on WEDNESDAY, the 11th July, 1841.
VOCAL PERFORMERS - Mrs. Bushelle, Miss Deane, and Mrs. Emanuel (being her first appearance), Mr. Bushelle, Mr. Griffiths, Mr. Allen, and several other Gentleman Amateurs.
INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMERS: Mrs. Prout, Miss Deane, Mr. Emanuel, Mr. Deane and Sons, Mr. Wallace, Mr. Sippe, Mr. Portbury, Mr. Walton, and other Gentleman, who have kindly offered their assistance,
Leader of the Orchestra - Mr. Wallace; Conductor - Mr. Leggatt
By the kind permission of Colonel French, the Band of the 28th Regiment will assist . . .
PART I . . . 1. Song - Arab Steed - Mrs. Emanuel (her first appearance in public) . . .
PART II . . . 5. Song - Orynthia, my beloved - Mrs. Emanuel . . .

"MR. DEANE'S CONCERT", Australasian Chronicle (15 July 1841), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31732300

This entertainment took place last evening in the presence of a full and respectable audience, and went off with the usual eclat that attends Mr. Deane's praiseworthy endeavours to gratify the public. Mrs. Emanuel made her debut with success, and we think she will yet do better. Her voice is good, but her articulation is indistinct, and she wants a little finishing in other respects . . . There was also some good piano playing by Mrs. Prout, Miss Deane, and Mr. Emanuel . . .

"THE CONCERT", The Sydney Monitor (16 July 1841), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32189919

. . . The Debutante Mrs. Emanuel, has a pleasing voice, which with cultivation may be made effective . . .

"Summary of Public Intelligence", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (17 July 1841), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2553923

. . . in Mrs. Emanuel the audience were disappointed. We have heard it stated that the reason of her failure was owing to the effects of a cold she was labouring under, and which destroyed her powers of execution as a vocalist, which report states are very considerable . . .

[News], The Australian (17 July 1841), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36853120 

. . . We had, moreover, two first appearances in Mrs. Emanuel and Master Muzio Deane. The lady sang two songs, and her debut, with other circumstances, being taken into account, acquitted herself very creditably. She has unquestionable capabilities as a singer, requiring only a little time for their more favourable developement. We would, however, beg to direct her attention to the obtaining of that indispensable quality in a singer - a clear distinct enunciation. Mrs. Emanuel, with her husband, who we understand is particularly well qualified as a pianoforte instructor, must undoubtedly be considered a desirable acquisition . . .

"DEANE'S CONCERT", The Sydney Herald (17 July 1841), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12870042 

. . . Next came the debutante of the night, Mrs. Emmanuel [sic], whose good looks gained her more attention than her singing, which we are sorry to say was somewhat of a failure. It is probable, that by hard study she might be able in time to make a tolerable display, though her voice wants both power and compass; but her chief deficiency is in scientific skill. For example, she articulates so unintelligibly that we could scarcely make out a single word of the song, and this alone, if she had a voice like an angel, would in these days of true science, be enough to marr her success . . .

. . . Mrs. Emmanuel, we are sorry to say, did but little justice to Bishop's "Orynthia, my beloved;" it would require her at least twelve months' study to be able to sing this song even tolerably . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald (22 September 1841), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12871278

. . . FAREWELL CONCERT, Royal Victoria Theatre, WEDNESDAY, 22nd September, 1841, which day is also appointed for the Horticultural and Floral Exhibition.
MR. AND MRS. BUSHELL will on this occasion make their last public appearance in Sydney . . .
Instrumental Performers - Mrs. Prout, Mr. S. Wallace, Mr. Leggatt, Mr. Deane, Mr. J. Deane, Mr, E. Deane, Mr. Wallace, sen., Mr. Sippe, Mr. Walton, Mr. Emanuel, Mr. Portbury, Mr. Downes, Mr. Pappin, Mr. Westrop, the rest of the Theatrical Orchestra, and . . . BAND of the 80th REGIMENT, under the superintendence of Mr. Egerton. Leader Mr. S. W. Wallace; Conductor, Mr. Leggatt . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald (27 October 1841), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12871907 

. . . Mr. A. Emanuel, Professor of the Pianoforte, Clarence-street.

[Advertisement], The Australian (21 June 1842), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37115540 

ARRIVAL. MR. J. EMANUEL, SURGICAL and MECHANICAL DENTIST, begs to inform the Gentry and Inhabitants of New South Wales, that, having arrived from Paris, he intends practising as above . . .

[Advertisement], Australasian Chronicle (21 June 1842), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31736275 

. . . Mr. Emanuel, Professor of the Pianoforte, Wyatt's Buildings, Castlereagh-street.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (14 February 1844), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12410102

SEMINARY FOR YOUNG LADIES. No. 4, BRIDGE-STREET. MESDAMES EMANUEL and HARTNELLE beg leave to inform the elite of Sydney, they have opened a Seminary for Young Ladies, where they hope by unremitted attention to their pupils to meet with a proportionate share of patronage . . . N.B. - Mr. A. Emanuel, Professor of Music, will superintend that accomplishment . . .

[Advertisement], The Australian (1 June 1844), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37125423 

LADIES' SEMINARY. NO. 8, BRIDGE-STREET. MRS. A. EMANUEL begs to inform the Gentry and Inhabitants of Sydney, that she continues to receive Pupils at her Establishment as above . . . Mr. A. Emanuel, Professor of Music, will Superintend that department . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (29 July 1846), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12888768 

GRAND EVENING CONCERT . . . MONS. AND MDME. GAUTROT have the honour to inform their friends and the residents of Sydney, that their
FAREWELL CONCERT will take pace THIS DAY, the 29th instant, in the Saloon of the Royal Hotel . . . Mr. A. Emanuel will preside at the Pianoforte . . .

"IMPORTS", The Sydney Morning Herald (1 November 1847), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12892177

October 30. - Hamlet, barque, 420 tons, Captain Wilson, from London . . . 3 cases pianofortes, A. Emanuel . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (21 January 1848), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12889793

PIANOFORTE AND MUSICAL REPOSITORY, 22, HUNTER-STREET. MR. A. EMANUEL, Professor of the Pianoforte, most respectfully informs the gentry and public of Sydney and its environs, that he has received by the latest arrivals, a fashionable and varied selection of elegantly illustrated New Music, including the most favoured songs of the celebrated Jenny Lind, &c. Mr. E. trusts his having taught the Pianoforte in this city for the last seven years will suffice that the importation will please the musical taste of the public generally. Mr. Emanuel begs particularly to observe, that being in regular correspondence with one of the first music publishers in London, he will be happy to take orders for any certain music on receiving half-payment at the time the order is given. Mr. E will continue to receive quarterly supplies of the newest publications, including every successful Opera, and all musical works of merit. Pianofortes lent on hire; and repaired, bought, sold, and taken in exchange. Mr. Emanuel will be happy to receive and effect sales of Pianofortes for those persons wishing to dispose of the same. His only charge will be five percent, commission.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (6 March 1848), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12901342 

JENNY LIND'S SONGS. - Just published, two Ballads, entitled My Fatherland, and Our Parting is Near, sung by the Swedish Nightingale with unbounded success and universal admiration at the Theatres Royal in London and Paris. These charming melodies need only once be heard to delight the musical ear, and yet so simple that a child of ten years might sing them with the greatest facility. To be had at Mr. A. EMANUEL's, Musical Repository, 22, Hunter-street; and G. HUDSON, Music Seller, Pitt-street. Price Two shillings each.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (25 November 1848), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12903238 

NOTICE TO THE MUSICAL WORLD. NEW MUSIC.
MR. A. EMANUEL, Professor of the Pianoforte, respectfully informs his musical friends and the public in general, that he has received ex Volunteer, a case of new and fashionable Music, including an immense variety of charming morceaux, but in consequence of his removal to No. 161, Elizabeth-street, Mr. E has appointed Messrs. Kern and Mader, of Hunter street, agents for the sale of the same, where it will be on view on Monday next, the 27th instant.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (7 February 1849), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12904431 

PIANOPORTE FOR HIRE. MR. A. EMANUEL, Professor of the Pianoforte, wishes to inform the public, that he has constantly on hand first rate instruments for the above purpose. Further particulars of Mr. E. Terms for instruction on the Pianoforte may be known at his residence, 161, Elisabeth-street, two doors south of Market street. - For Sale, a superior New Grand Square by Collard and Collard, with patent repeater action.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (17 July 1850), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12919508 

JUST ARRIVED, EX BERMONDSEY.
THE PATENT HARMONIUM, A NEW MUSICAL INSTRUMENT OF WONDROUS POWER, BEING A COMPLETE BAND IN ITSELF.
Patronised by the Royal Family. Medal of Honour granted by the Courts of France, Spain, Belgium, and Russia.
MR. A. EMANUEL, Professor of Music, being the importer of the above, with much pleasure begs respectfully to inform the Musical World, that he intends giving a series of Grand Musical Entertainments at the Royal Hotel in conjunction with Mr. Sigmont, who will perform a variety of the most pleasing and popular Music on this delightful and charming instrument, and producing its various effects. The first entertainment will take place on Wednesday, the 24th instant. Admission, Two Shillings. Programmes of the performance will be published . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (25 July 1850), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12919719 

THIS EVENING, AT THE ROYAL HOTEL, A LA PROMENADE.
MESSRS. EMANUEL AND SIGMONT'S first Musical Entertainment and grand performance on the Patent Harmonium will take toke place at the Royal Hotel,
THIS DAY, THUR8DAY. the 25th instant.
PROGRAMME.
PART 1.
1. Introduction to the grand Opera Norma, March and Prayer, patent harmonium - Mr. Sigmont.
2. Italian Air, Opera, Tancred! - Rossini - Madame Gautrot.
3. The celebrated Pestai Air with variations, duet, harmonium - Messrs. Emanuel and Sigmont.
4. English Ballad - Mr. Sigmont.
5. New Russian Polka (just arrived), pianoforte and harmonium - Messrs. Emanuel and Sigmont.
6. Cavatina - Italian - Rossini - Madame Gautrot.
7. Wild Flower Waltzes - Julien (just arrived), harmonium and pianoforte - Messrs. Emanuel and Sigmont.
PART 2.
1. Chorus - Handel, harmonium - Messrs. Emanuel and Sigmont.
2. Fantasia, pianoforte - Mr. Sigmont.
3. English Ballad - Mr. Sigmont.
4. Beethoven's celebrated Romance Adelaide, wind instrument effects - Messrs. Emanuel and Sigmont.
5. Grand Scena Francais - Herold, violin obligato - Mad. and Mons. Gautrot.
6. New set of Quadrilles, harmonium and pianoforte - Messrs. Emanuel and Sigmont.
7. Comic Song - Mr. Sigmont.
8. The celebrated Drum Polka - Julien, harmonium and pianoforte - Messrs. Emanuel and Sigmont.
Admission 2s. Commence at 8 o'clock.

"CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald (2 August 1850), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12919959 

This evening, at the Royal Hotel, Messrs. Emmanuel and Sigmont give their second concert on that surprising and beautiful instrument, the harmonium.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (10 March 1851), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12925414

PROMENADE CONCERTS.
MR. A. EMANUEL, Professor of Music, begs to inform the Musical World that he intends giving a series of the above entertainments at the Royal Hotel, the first to take place on Wednesday, the 19th instant, and be continued weekly during the winter season.
Mr. E. has for the occasions, engaged the City Band, under the able leadership of Mr. Hudson; and also with much pleasure, begs to mention that he has entered into an engagement with Mrs. Pyne, just arrived from the London, Bath, Bristol, and Clifton concerts, who will make her first debut before the Sydney public.
Mrs. Emanuel, by the particular request of many friends, has kindly consented to assist as vocalist and will make her first appearance.
Mr. Emanuel will be happy to give a gentleman with a tenor or baritone voice an engagement for the season.
Apply at his residence, Palmer-street North, ten doors from William-street.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (19 March 1851), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12925659 

MR. EMANUEL'S FIRST GRAND PROMENDE CONCERT.
This Evening, Wednesday, the 19th Instant, AT THE ROYAL HOTEL.
PROGRAMME - PART I.
City Band - Cavatina de Norma - Bellini
Song - Mrs. Pyne, There's no Music like the Drum - Loder
Band - Quadrilles - Les Echo.
Song - Mrs. Emanuel, The Rich Man's Bride by the author of Will you love me Then as Now?
Band - Favourite Polka - Lenter
Song - Mrs. Pyne, Of what is the old Man thinking - Knight
Band - By the margin of fair Zurich Waters
Song - Mrs. Emanuel, Yes, I have dared to love Thee.
* * The JUVENILE ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS will make their first appearance, and go through the following Programme:
Prize Concertante, introducing the Nightingale Polka and Victoria Seotisch, by Banjo, Flutina, Tambo, and Bones.
Favourite Negro Melodies - Dandy Jim of Caroline, Stop dat Knocking, Don't believe in Stephen, Black Eyed Susannah, Dandy Broadway Swell, Oh Susannah.
De ole to conclude wid de neber to be broken down grap vine twist Railway Gallope.
PART II.
Band - Albert Scottisch
Song - Mrs. Pyne, Love lurks in a laughing eye - Smith
Band - Set of Waltzes from the opera of the Bohemian Girl
Song - Mrs. Emanuel, the Prayer of the Nation - Balfe
Band - Ethiopian Quadrilles
Song - Mrs. Pyne, They tell me Thou'rt the favoured Guest - Balfe
Band - Drum Polka
Finale - God Save the Queen.
Commence at eight o'clock. Admission two shillings; children, half-price.

"MR. EMANUEL'S PROMENADE CONCERT", Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (29 March 1851), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59772256 

We were reluctantly compelled to defer our notice of Mr. Emanuel's concert last week. The performance went off with considerable effect; the announcement of a debutante, in the person of Mrs. Pyne from the English Provincial Concerts, being one of the principal attractions. This lady possesses a soprano voice of moderate compass, and sang very sweetly the touching ballad "Of what is the Old Man Thinking." With a little more confidence, she may become in the course of time a favorite with the Sydney public. Mrs. Emanuel also came forward as an amateur songstress, and sang with much feeling and effect the ballads of "The Rich Man's Bride" and "Yes, I have dared to love thee;" "The Prayer of the Nation" also was done great justice to, and deservedly received an encore. The audience was further entertained by the Juvenile Ethiopian Serenaders - Master Walter Howson on the banjo, Master Wallace on the accordion, and Masters Emanuel on the bones and tambourine. Hudson's very efficient Band was in attendance, and gave general satisfaction. We understand these entertainments will be continued (see advertisement) after the manner of the "Casinos," now held in such repute in London and Paris; dancing being introduced between the songs, in lieu of promenading; and from the fact of the charge for admission for the future being but nominal, we fully expect that a well-filled room will be the reward of Mr. Emanuel's exertions to promote the amusements of the Sydney community.

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (5 April 1851), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12926097

Mr. John Cohan, a native of this town [Liverpool, England], and a pianiste of great talent, died lately, at his father's residence, South Castle-street, after a brief illness of three days, brought on by extreme study and assiduity in his profession. Mr. Cohan had been for several years resident in London, where his talents procured him many friends and pupils. - Liverpool Times. - This gentleman was for some years the highly esteemed and respected Music Master of Mr. Emanuel, Professor of Music, of this City.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (9 April 1851), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12926170

TRIUMPHANT SUCCESS! VENETIAN CASINO!
MR. A. EMANUEL'S SECOND PROMENADE CONCERT, AND CONCERT DANSANTE, THIS EVENING, Wednesday, April 9, AT THE ROYAL HOTEL,
PROGRAMME. PART 1. CONCERT.
1. Introductive Operatic airs - City Band.
2. Vocal duet - "Blow gentle Gales" - Mrs. Emanuel and Mr. Barton - Loder.
3. Song - "Where the Bee sucks" - Mrs. Pyne - Dr. Arne.
4. Song - "Philip the Falconer" - Mr. Barton - Loder.
5. Song - "Tell me my Heart" - Mrs. Emanuel - Loder.
6. Song - "My Mother bids me bind my hair" - Mrs. Pyne - Haydn.
7. Song - "Here's to the Maid with the love laughing eye" - Mr. Barton - Macfarren.
8. Song - "Thou art gone from my gaze" - Mrs. Emanuel - Linley.
9. Duet - "The Syren and Friar" - Mrs. Pyne and Mr. Barton - Emanuel.
PART 2. DANCING.
1. Set of Quadrilles.
2. Polka.
3. Deux Temps Waltz.
4. Scottische.
5. Set of Quadrilles.
6. Polka.
7. Spanish Waltz.
8. Scottische.
9. Set of Quadrilles.
10. Polka.
Doors open at half-past seven. Concert to commence precisely at eight o'clock. Dancing at nine.
Tickets of admission, One Shilling - to be had only of Mr. Sparks, at the Royal Hotel.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (23 April 1851), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12926506

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (2 August 1851), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12929140

NEW MUSIC - Just published, "My Presence Still in Calm or Storm," the celebrated romance, sung by Miss Sara Flower, in the above Opera, at the Royal Victoria Theatre, price 2s.; also, the Casino Polka, arranged by A. Emanuel, and dedicated to the patrons of his fashionable weekly entertainment, at the Royal Hotel, price 1s.
May be had of Messrs. KERN AND MADER, Stationers, Hunter-street, on Tuesday next.

"NEW SONG", The Sydney Morning Herald (14 February 1852), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31733909

Mr. Emanuel, of Hunter-street has recently brought out a very pleasing new song, by the author of Will you love me then as now entitled, A young lady's No. The melody is exceedingly good, though simple, and the words very expressive of that arch hesitation, vorrei e non vorrei, in which young maidens are apt, at a particular period of their sweet existence, to respond to the ardent protestations of love-sick swains. The song is one which must become popular in the drawing room; and is well deserving of a place in every musical album.

"SUICIDE", The Sydney Morning Herald (24 January 1860), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13035908

A young man named Edward Nathan, aged about twenty years, residing with his uncle, Mr. Emanuel, professor of music, committed suicide by taking poison on Sunday morning. He was called to breakfast at about nine o'clock, and answered "very well." He was called again at about ten, and was then in convulsions from taking strychnine; he expired shortly afterwards. A coroner's inquest was held on the body yesterday, and a verdict of committed suicide by taking poison whilst in a fit of temporary insanity was returned. The deceased was by profession a clerk.

[Advertisement], The Argus (2 May 1867), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5765786

[Advertisement], The Argus (6 May 1869), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5832317

"DEATHS", The Argus (27 March 1872), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5861014

EMANUEL. - On the 22nd inst., at her residence, 35 Raglan-street, Ballarat, in the 54th year of her age, after a suffering and protracted illness, Eliza, the beloved wife of A. Emanuel, professor of music, leaving an affectionate husband and large family to mourn their irreparable loss.

"Deaths", The Sydney Morning Herald (8 July 1882), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28380799 

EMANUEL. - At his residence, 205, Albion-street, Surry Hills, Dr. John Emanuel, dentist, aged 65 years.

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (9 May 1907), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14847013

EMANUEL. - May 6, at St. Kilda, Melbourne, Abraham Emanuel, Professor of Music, in his 94th year. Father of Moses Emanuel, of Torquay, 25 Underwood-street, Paddington, and Mrs. Mendlessohn (nee Carrie Emanuel), of London. "After life's fitful fever he sleeps well."

"PERSONAL", The Sydney Morning Herald (9 May 1907), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14847056 

Mr. Abraham Emanuel, an old-time resident of Sydney, died in Melbourne on Monday at the great age of 94 years. Deceased arrived In Sydney in 1841, and took a prominent part in musical matters. The members of his family include Mrs. Mendlessohn, who, as Miss Carrie Emanuel was a singer of note, and Mr. M. Emanuel of Paddington.


Musical editions (Abraham Emanuel)

The casino polka, arrainged [sic] by A. Emanuel dedicated to the patrons of his fashionable weekly entertainment at the Royal Hotel (Sydney: Published by Messrs. Kern and Mader, [1851])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/37196599 (DIGITISED)

Our parting is near [by] Donizetti (on cover: "Sydney: Published & sold by G. Hudson . . . also by Mr. A. Emanuel, Teacher of the Pianoforte and Musical Repository, 22 Hunter Street")

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/40283345 (DIGITISED)

A young lady's no, sung by Miss Poole, composed by the author of Will you love me then as now?, The rich man's bride, &c., &c. [Charles Glover] (London: Duff and Hodgson . . .; and may be had at A. Emanuel's Pianoforte and Music Repository, 5 Hunter Street, Sydney, [1852])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/39309403 (DIGITISED)


Other musical sources:

The Emanuel family volume of songs and music, c. 1830-60; Stewart Symonds sheet music collection; Sydney Living Museums

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/247043507 


Bibliography and resources:

Prue Neidorf, A guide to dating music published in Sydney and Melbourne, 1800-1899 (M.A. thesis, University of Wollongong, 1999), 165

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/34370996 

http://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/2926 (DIGITISED)

John Levi 2013, These are the names . . . 2nd ed., 232

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=QyJLDwAAQBAJ&pg=RA1-PA1788 (PREVIEW)


Disambiguation:

A song by "Emanuel", The desert ("composed expressly for Mr. Farquharson") appears in concert programs during the 1860s sung by Robert Farquharson and others. This composition is by Plymouth-born bandmaster Louis Emanuel (1819-c.1889), who from 1845 was music director at Vauxhall Gardens. Also by Louis Emanuel, are The syren and friar ("duett written by William Jones; composed by Louis Emanuel") (London: Ransford & Son; Adelaide: Coward & Lindstrom, [1890s]) and The Diana waltz

"TELEGRAPHIC", The Courier (7 March 1864), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3168968

EMANUEL, Moses

Amateur musician, baritone vocalist, dentist

Born Exeter, England, c. 1838; son of Abraham and Eliza EMANUEL above
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 12 May 1842 (free per Bennioolen)
Died Sydney, NSW, 27 October 1923, aged 85

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Moses+Emanuel+d1923 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EMANUEL-Moses (shareable link to this entry)

EMANUEL, Carrie (Caroline; Miss Carrie EMANUEL; Carry; Madame MENDELSSOHN)

Vocalist, teacher of singing

Born Sydney, NSW, 8 May 1849; daughter of Abraham and Eliza EMANUEL above
Active professionally from 1870
Died London, early 1915

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Carrie+Emanuel+1849-1915 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EMANUEL-Carrie (shareable link to this entry)


Documentation:

"BIRTH", The Sydney Morning Herald (9 May 1849), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12909446

On the 8th instant, at her residence, Elizabeth-street North, the lady of Mr. A. Emanuel, Professor of Music, of a daughter.

"A NEW AUSTRALIAN SOPRANO", Empire (9 July 1870), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63108980

We perceive by the Ballarat papers that Miss Emanuel made her debut at an operatic concert given by the members of the Ballarat Harmonic Society, in the Alfred Hall, on the 17th of last month, in the character of Lucrezia Borgia. Miss Emanuel is a native of Sydney, and daughter of Mr. Emanuel who for many years was a teacher of music in this city, and latterly with Mr. Johnson, of Pitt-street. The Courier, in noting the event, observes with regard to Miss Emanuel: -
"Of the prima donna it is only necessary to say that her rendering of the music was highly artistic showing a pure and cultivated organ which in quality is everything and in power will gain with time, for the lady is young - besides that this is the first occasion wherein she has sung in public. From the first song, "Holy Beauty," the audience was with her; but in the second attempt, immediately following, her wonderful flexibility was for the first time displayed."
The Evening Mail says: -
"Miss Emanuel fairly sustained the role of Lucrezia, spite of its weight and difficulty. Miss Emanuel's voice is a pure soprano, with extended compass and great power of florid execution. Her ornamentation is particularly good, especially in the trying matter of the vocal shake. The shake in this instance seems to be almost if not quite a natural one, reminding the listener of the thrilling warble in the feathered throat of a canary bird. Her songs were rendered with graceful ease."

[Advertisement], The Argus (17 December 1870), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5839560

"Marriage", The Argus (28 December 1874), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11509731

"MUSIC AND DRAMA", The Sydney Morning Herald (20 March 1915), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15577291

News has been received here by Mr. Moses Emanuel of the death in London of his sister, Mrs. Mendelssohn, who sang under that name, and also as "Carrie Emanuel," throughout Australia and the East forty years ago. This lady was the first to introduce Wilhelm Ganz's "Sing, Sweet Bird," by which audiences at break-up concerts have suffered severely ever since. She was herself, by all accounts, an artist of brilliant attainments, and sang in 1873 under Lyster's management, both here and in New Zealand, in "Norma," "The Rose of Castille," and other works, before which she gave a series of vocal concerts at the Sydney School of Arts with Mrs. Cordner Miles, who still lives here. In 1871 Mme. Agatha States, Signor Cecchi (the tenor who trained Mme. Melba in her youth), and Signor Orlandini (baritone) arrived here, and remained on this side a considerable time. After her marriage Mrs. Mendelssohn and her husband Joined Orlandini's party, and toured Batavia and the East. The Mendelssohns afterwards visited South Africa, and settled there, eventually retiring on their fortune to London. The deceased artist possessed a high soprano of great fluency, and was famous for the spontaneous character of her art in coloratura music.

"THE STAGE: NOTES", The Queenslander (3 April 1915), 20

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article22295499

"MR. MOSES EMANUEL DEAD", The Sun (28 October 1923), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article222680409 

After a long illness Mr. Moses Emanuel, who was believed to be the oldest dentist in the State, died yesterday at the age of 85. The late Mr. Emanuel, who was born in Exeter, England, came to Australia in 1842, and settled with his parents at Ballarat where his father, Professor Emanuel, was well-known in musical circles. A few years later he came to Sydney and took up dentistry with his uncle [John Emanuel, above]. For many years he carried on an extensive practice in Wynyard-square. He took a great Interest in music and possessed a fine baritone voice, which was heard at many amateur recitals. Not long after his arrival in Australia his sister, Miss Carrie Emanuel, came out from England, and took the name part in the first production in Australia of Lucia di Lammermoor. This opera was stag ed by the late Mr. Emanuel at the Opera House, Melbourne. The funeral will leave Kinsela's parlors, Oxford-street, city, at 9.45 a.m., to-morrow.


Bibliography and resources:

http://home.pacific.net.au/~josken1/emanuel.htm




EMERY, John William (John William EMERY; J. W. EMERY)

Concert and music venue proprietor, publican, hotel keeper

Born USA, c. 1812/20
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 30 March 1853 (per Dolores, from Valparaiso, via Tahiti)
Naturalised Ballarat, VIC, 23 December 1856 (aged "36")
Married Elizabeth EVANS (WILDS), VIC, 1866
Died Ballarat, VIC, buried 17 October 1887, aged "75"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+William+Emery+d1887 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EMERY-John-William (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: Criterion Concert Hall (Ballarat venue, Criterion Hotel)


Documentation:

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED", The Argus (31 March 1853), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4791173 

March 30.- Dolores, barque, 437 tons, C. Throop, from Valparaiso, via Otahite, December 23rd. Passengers - cabin . . . J. W. Emery, F. Merzener, F. N. Cazarani [Caranzani], E. Lebeseffe, J. Gravier, W. Cabieses, Dr. J. H. Blount . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Felix Caranzani (musician)

[Advertisement], The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (22 July 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66039013 

WASHINGTON HOTEL, Main Road.
JOHN WILLIAM EMERY, IN presenting his thanks to the public for past favors and his claims for future support, begs respectfully to inform his friends and patrons, that he has just returned from Melbourne, where he has succeeded in securing the services of several eminent artists, who will perform every evening on different instruments, from six until ten.
It also affords J. W. Emery great pleasure to announce that he has replenished his stock of wines, spirits and malt liquors, from the choicest samples in the market.
The restaurant is conducted on the most liberal scale, and furnished daily with every delicacy which can be had from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The comfort of every guest carefully at tended to, and the charges exeedingly moderate.

[News], The Ballarat Star (17 October 1887), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207776223 

The funeral of the late J. W. Emery, of 11 Latrobe street, takes place to-day. Deceased was an old identity of '5l, and formerly of the United States and Washington hotels, Main road. He leaves a widow and son in comfortable circumstances.




EMILIA, Signorina (Signorina EMILIA) = Emilia DALLE CASE



EMMERSON, Harry (Harry EMMERSON)

Musicseller, musician, dance pianist

Active Hay, NSW, by 1877
Died Tamworth, NSW, 16 November 1910

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Harry+Emmerson+d1910 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EMMERSON-Harry (shareable link to this entry)


Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Riverine Grazier (15 December 1877), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article141201079

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury (21 January 1882), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article846841

"MECHANICS' BALL AT THE MASONIC HALL", The Maitland Mercury (29 January 1884), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article141201079

"MR. HARRY EMMERSON", The Maitland Mercury (19 May 1888), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18966529

"Death of Mr. Harry Emmerson", The Maitland Daily Mercury (17 November 1910), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article124268703

A Tamworth exchange chronicles the death of Mr. Harry Emmerson, which took place at Tamworth Hospital on Wednesday afternoon at about three o'clock. For some considerable time the late Mr. Emmerson had been in failing health, and frequently complained of heart trouble and on various occasions suffered with an affection of the kidneys. For years he was in business in West Maitland as a tobacconist and stationer, which business he worked in combination with his profession as a musician. Leaving Maitland about 10 years ago, he settled in Tamworth, opening up a tobacconist's business, which he kept on till he was forced by failing health to enter the hospital. He never improved much afterwards, and died as above stated. Mr. Emmerson was a man who had travelled a great deal, having been connected with the stage and his store of knowledge enabled him to be very entertaining. He was a splendid pianist, his forte being dance music, and all round he was a very popular man.




ENDE = Charles William VON ENDE



ENGEL, John Alexander (Alexander ENGEL; A. ENGEL; J. A. ENGEL)

? Vocalist, printer, music printer

Born ? Germany, c. 1818
Active Sydney, NSW, by 1855
Died Sydney, NSW, 21 September 1883, aged 65 years

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+Alexander+Engel+d1883 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#ENGEL-John-Alexander (shareable link to this entry)


Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (21 December 1855), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12983009 

DEUTSCHER LIEDERKRANZ - Freitag, den 21 December, findet grosse Abendunterhaltung im locale (Custom House Hotel) statt. J. A. ENGEL . . .

"NEW MUSIC", Empire (11 September 1868), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60857054 

Mr. Clarke, of Hunter-street, has published a new sheet of music got up in excellent style by Mr. J. A. Engel, of York-street, "Tell me, Mary, how to woo thee," aa sung by Mr. Armes Beaumont, of the Lyster Opera Troupe, to the delight of the musical circles of the Australia. - The present edition has been newly edited and arranged, in his usual effective and pleasing style, by Mr. C. E. Horsley; and the copies are embellished with cabinet, vignette, and other photographic portraits of the celebrated tenor to suit the taste or choice of purchasers. These illustrations are very creditably executed.


Bibliography and resources:

Prue Neidorf, A guide to dating music published in Sydney and Melbourne, 1800-1899 (M.A. thesis, University of Wollongong, 1999), 165-66

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/34370996 

http://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/2926 (DIGITISED)




ENGEL, Nicholas (Nicolas ENGEL)

German bandmaster

Active Bendigo, VIC, 1866-67

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#ENGEL-Nicholas (shareable link to this entry)


Documentation:

The Victoria Post Office directory (1866), 239

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=wQkFAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA239

[Sandhurst] . . . Engel, Nicholas, German bandmaster, Bridge st

"COUNTY COURT", Bendigo Advertiser (9 November 1867), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87956111

. . . Orth v. Gerber . . . Nicholas Engel deposed to witnessing the removal and afterwards buying four of the trees . . .




ENZER, Madame (Madame ENZER)

Vocalist

Active Melbourne, VIC, 1852

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#ENZER-Madame (shareable link to this entry)


Documentation:

"THE WEEKLY CONCERTS", The Argus (17 June 1852), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4785816 

The following is the programme for the concert of this evening:
PART I. Overture - Tancredi.
Song - Sweet Mary a-cush-la-macree, Mr. Walton.
Violin Solo - Airs, with variations, Mr. Snelling.
Song - In happy moments, Mr. Cogdon.
Song - Italy, Madame Enzer.
PART II. Overture - Men of Prometheus Song - Old England, I live but for thee, Mr. Witton. Cornet a' Piston - The Standard Watch, Mr. Wheeler. Song - When the merry dance prevails, Madame Enzer. Song - I see thine eyes still beaming, Mr. Cogdon. Finale - God save the Queen. It will be perceived that a considerable change has been made in the corps musicale, to whom the public has latterly looked as forming the principal staff in connexion with these popular entertainments. Recent circumstances affecting these concerts require the most marked attention of that part of the public which takes any interest in the subject of intelligent and harmless recreation. We shall have more to say upon the matter shortly. Meantime we beg to bespeak for that portion of the Committee which has worked so hard and done so much to carry them on with vigour and spirit, the most grateful and indulgent consideration from the audience to whom they have so often afforded enjoyment in a very rational mode and at a very reasonable charge.

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Walton (vocalist); Mr. Cogdon (vocalist); Henry James Witton (vocalist, musician); James Morris Snelling (violinist); Stephen Thomas Wheeler (cornet); Thursday Concerts (Melbourne series)




ERSON, Thomas William I' = Thomas William I'ERSON



ESCOTT, Lucy (Lucy Evans GRANT; Lucy ESCOTT; Madame ESCOTT; ESTCOTT; EASTCOTT; Mrs. Henry SQUIRES)

Soprano, mezzo-soprano vocalist (Lyster's opera company)

Born Springfield, Mass., USA, 4 January 1829; daughter of Luther GRANT and Lorinda WILLIAMS
Arrived Melbourne, 1 March 1861 (per Achilles, from San Francisco, 8 January)
Departed Sydney, NSW, 29 August 1868 (per Alexander Duthie, for San Francisco)
Married Henry SQUIRES (1825-1907), New York, USA, 21 June 1870
Died Paris, France, 26 November 1895

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Lucy+Escott+1829-1895 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#ESCOTT-Lucy (shareable link to this entry)

THIS ENTRY IS A STUB ON PERSONNEL FIRST ACTIVE IN AUSTRALIA AFTER 1860


Lucy Escott; photo by Edwin Dalton (Sydney, c. 1862); National Portrait Gallery, Canberra

Lucy Escott; photo by Edwin Dalton (Sydney, 1862); National Portrait Gallery, Canberra

https://www.portrait.gov.au/portraits/2009.141/lucy-escott (DIGITISED)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (23 December 1862), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13071465 

Local Personages . . . At 5s., photographed by Dalton, W. C. Wentworth, Henry Squires, Lucy Escott . . . J. R. CLARKE, 356, George-street.


Documentation:

"MUSIC IN BROOKLYN. SECOND PHILHARMONIC CONCERT", Music review and gazette (25 December 1858), 403

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=lN4sAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA403

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . ARRIVED. MARCH 1", The Argus (2 March 1861), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5698071 

Achilles, ship, 553 tons, Henry T. Hart, from San Francisco 8th January. Passengers - cabin: Madame Lucy Escott, Miss Rosalie Durand, Miss Georgia Hodson, Mrs. Ada King, Messrs. A. Reiff, H. Squires, F. Trevor, W. S. Lyster, F. Lyster, W. Lloyd, D. Fries Hagelsea. Holmes, White, and Co., agents.

[News], The Argus (2 March 1861), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5698072

The ship Achilles, which arrived from San Francisco yesterday, has brought to these shores a "complete operatic troupe," comprising the names of Madame Lucy Escott, and Miss Rosalie Durand, sopranos; Miss Georgia Hodson, contralto; and Madame Ada King, as seconda donna. The tenor, Mr. Henry Squiers [sic], is supported by Mr. Frank Trevor, as second tenor. The baritone is Mr. F. Lester [sic]. Mr. A. Reiff is the conductor; and the whole are under the supervision of Mr. W. L. Lester [sic]. The agent of the troupe is Mr. W. Lloyd. Arrangements are being made for the appearance of the new company at the Theatre Royal, and we understand they will produce both tragic and comic opera.

"MADAME LUCY ESCOTT", Illustrated Sydney News (16 June 1865), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63512473 

"CLEARANCES. - AUGUST 28", The Sydney Morning Herald (29 August 1868), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13171865 

Alexander Duthie, ship, 1159 tons, Captain Douglass, for San Francisco. Passengers - . . . Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Lyster and servant, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd and 2 children, Mr. and Mrs. De Antoni, Madame Escott, Miss Warden, Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. King, Messrs. Squires, Beaumont, Symons, Sutcliffe, Baker, Habbe, Kitts, Buchrach, Nathanson, Swift, Timms, and 17 in the 2nd cabin.

"DEATH OF LUCY ESCOTT. AN OPERATIC FAVOURITE OF THE SIXTIES", The Argus (3 January 1896), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8886403

To the younger generation of playgoers the announcement of the death of Lucy Escott will probably convey nothing more than would the mention of the passing away of a perfect stranger; but many persons in the whole of these colonies will feel a revival of some old and very pleasant memories and will associate her name with what was undoubtedly the most brilliant period of grand opera in Australasia. We had previously been visited by stars like Catherine Hayes and Madame Anna Bishop, and we had had excellent singers like Sara Flower, Miss Octavia Hamilton, M. M. Conlon and Laglaise, but it was not until the arrival of the late Mr. W. S. Lyster with a complete company from California that it was possible to produce the great works of Mozart, Meyerbeer, Rossini, Donizetti, Bellini, Verdi, and other classic composer in a manner worthy of those masters. With a tenor like Mr. Henry Squires, a soprano like Miss Lucy Escott, a contralto like Miss Georgia Hodson - who is still living among us - a baritone like Mr. Wharton, and a basso like Mr. Farquharson, reinforced by Miss Rosalie Durand, Madame Simonsen, Mr. Armes Beaumont, and Mr. Frederick Lyster, not to speak of an orchestra largely composed of capable soloists and conducted by a true musician in the person of Mr. Reece [recte Reiff], such operas as "Don Juan," "Le Nozze di Figaro," "Le Prophete," "Les Huguenots," "L'Africaine," "Norma," "Lucrezia Borgia," "La Favorita," "Maritana," "Martha," "Traviata," "Il Trovatore," "The Barber of Seville," and twenty others were produced in rapid succession, and with an efficiency, taken of the whole, such as has never been excelled in these colonies. And in all the performances Lucy Escott was the untiring, versatile, and ever-ready prima donna, as much at home in lyric tragedy as in comic opera, and putting into everything she did a power of work, a dramatic fire, an elasticity of spirits, and a cheerlulness and good humour which seemed incapable of abatement.

Lucy Escott, whose real name was Lucy Evans Grant, was a native of Springfield, in Massachusetts, U.S.A., where she was born 68 years ago. Nature had endowed her with a fine voice, which was sedulously cultivated by Professor Romani, in Italy, where she received her first operatic engagement. Mercadante was so much pleased with her when he heard her sing in Naples that he wrote an opera expressly for her. After acquiring experience and confidence in the various opera-houses of Italy, her ambition led her to London, where she was engaged to create the part of Eleanora in "Il Trovatore," on the occasion of its being produced for the first time at Drury-lane Theatre. This stamped her reputation, and after singing in the principal cities of the United Kingdom she visited the United States, and was enthusiastically received by her countrymen as a leading vocalist in the companies of Maurice Strakosch and Mareczsk. Mr. Lyster then engaged her for an extended tour, and she reached here to towards the end of 1860 [recte 1861] and remained in these colonies for eight years. With a repertoire of 50 operas, with a beautiful and well-trained voice and rare histrionic powers, she became an immense favourite in Melbourne and continued so to the end. Light or heavy, Italian or English, operas were all the same to her, and one of her most memorable triumphs was on the night of her benefit, when she took the part of Azucena in "Il Trovatore," and electrified the house by her splendid singing and acting, to say nothing of the compass of her voice.

Lucy Escott retired from the stage after leaving Australia, and was married about 27 years ago to Mr. Henry Squires, the handsome tenor of the company. They took up their abode in Paris, where Mrs. Squires devoted herself to the study of painting and sculpture with as much energy as she had previously infused into her operatic work; and the married life of the two vocalists was an ideally perfect one. Mrs. Squires died of pneumonia supervening on an attack of quinsy on the 26th of November last, and by her own desire her body was cremated in the cemetery of Pere la Chaise.

"THE LATE MADAME LUCY ESCOTT-SQUIRES. A RECOLLECTION. BY F.", The Age (8 February 1896), 11

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article193982648 


Lucy Escott, Sydney, 1861; drawn by Edmund Thomas (Sydney: J. R. Clarke)

Lucy Escott, Sydney, 1861; drawn by Edmund Thomas (Sydney: J. R. Clarke)

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-165198416 (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: Edmund Thomas (artist)


Associated musical editions:

The Lucy Escott polka (William James Macdougall; publ. Sydney, 1861)

The Lucy Escott polka, composed & dedicated to Madame Escott by Mercadante, and arranged for the pianoforte with variations by W. J. Macdougall (Sydney: J. R. Clarke, [1861])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/18587758 

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-165198416 (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: William James Macdougall (composer); Jacob Richard Clarke (publisher)


Other sources:

Letters of Lucy Escott, 1863-64, to her brother Luther Grant; National Library of Australia, MS 10333

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/246106619 


Bibliography and resources:

Harold Love, The golden age of Australian opera: W. S. Lyster and his companies 1861-1880 (Sydney: Currency Press, 1981), 1-8, 46-49, 187, 275-77

Alison Gyger, Civilising the colonies: pioneering Australian opera (Sydney: Pellinor, 1999), 115-153 passim

George Martin. Verdi at the Golden Gate: opera and San Francisco in the gold rush years (Berkeley: University of California Press, 1993), 296

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=kPWtE0eFdFcC&pg=PA296 (PREVIEW)

Kurt Ganzl, Victorian vocalists (New York: Routledge, 2017), 219-23

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=gmZQDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA219 (PREVIEW)

"Lucy Escott", Wikipedia (De)

https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucy_Escott 

Descendants of John Miner and Elizabeth Boothe, Sixth Generation; family history

http://tmsociety.org/thomas/john/aqwg87.htm 

2705. Luther GRANT born in 16 Nov 1797 (Twin) in Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut. He died on 29 Dec 1834. He was buried in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Luther married Lorinda WILLIAMS on 4 May 1821 in Hartford, Hartford, Conneticut.
Lorinda was born on 9 Aug 1796 in of Hartford, Hartford, Conn.. She died on 30 Jun 1866 in Dansville, New York. They had the following children.
5972 M i Luther GRANT Jr. was born on 6 Feb 1822.
5973 M ii Calvin GRANT was born on 6 Feb 1822 in Springfield, Massachusetts. He died on 6 Feb 1822 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
5974 F iii Lucy Evans GRANT was born on 4 Jan 1832 [sic, recte 1829] in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. She died on 26 Nov 1895 in Paris, France.
Lucy married Henry SQUIRES on 21 Jun 1870 in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States . . .
5975 F iv Caroline GRANT was born on 4 Jan 1832 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. She died on 4 Jan 1832 in Springfield, Massachusetts.


Other:

Hans Werner Henze's Lucy Escott variations (1963), for harpsichord or piano, commemorates her early London appearances, and is based on "Come per me sereno", from Bellini's La sonnambula.




ESSELBACH, Gustav Louis (Gustav Louis ESSELBACH)

Musician, teacher of music, music and instrument retailer, music seller

Born Berlin, Prussia, 14 January 1821; baptised Sankt Georgen, Berlin, 28 January 1821; son of Gottfired Heirnich ESSELBACH and Henrietta Wilhelmine BOLLEN
Married Wilhelmine Sophia Susanna POTHE, Berlin, c. 1849
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 7 August 1849 (per Princess Louise from Hamburg, 26 March, via Rio de Janeiro)
Died Stepney, SA, 2 June 1885

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#ESSELBACH-Gustav-Louis (shareable link to this entry)


Documentation:

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (16 January 1861), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50019955 

FOR SALE, a good Second-hand COTTAGE PIANO. Apply to Mr. Esselbach, Stepney.

"MUSIC AND MUSICIANS. REMINISCNCES FROM 1868 [I. - By P. A. Howells]", The Register (5 October 1918), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article57542713 

My recollections of the musical world of Adelaide dates from September 17, 1868, when I entered the service of S. Marshall, founder of the well-known musical firm of S. Marshall & Sons. In the first 10 years - that is to 1878 - the musicians I remember in Adelaide were instrumentalists and teachers of music - Misses Senner [? Chinner], Thwaitcs, Phillips, Congreve, Crabb, Shawyer, West (who afterwards became Mrs. Cawley . . .), and Tilney; Mesdames Sibree, Evans, and Wastell; Messrs. George Loder, O. Esselbach [sic], von Reyher . . .




ESTALL, William Henry (William Henry ESTALL; W. H. ESTALL)

Musical amateur, builder, plasterer, school master

Born Tower Hill, London, England, 1804; baptised St. Mary, Whitechapel, 26 February 1804; son of Thomas ESTALL and Sarah ?
Married Caroline JONES (d. 1879), St. Botolph Bishopsgate, London, 19 August 1833
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 27 April 1835 (per Ann, from London, 10 December, and the Downs, 16 December 1834)
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 20 August 1847 (per Christina, from Sydney)
Active Geelong, VIC, c. 1850-60
Died Mount Gambier, SA, 3 May 1879, aged "76"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=William+Henry+Estall+1804-1879 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#ESTALL-William-Henry (shareable link to this entry)


Documentation:

Baptisms in February Anno Domini 1804, St. Mary, Whitechapel; register 1792-1812; London Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/1624/images/31280_194816-00126 (PAYWALL)

26 / William Henry Estall, Son of Thomas & Sarah Estall, Brace's Buildings

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVALS", The Sydney Herald (30 April 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12852048 

From London, on Monday last, having sailed from thence the 16th December, the ship Ann, 312 tons, Captain Robert Wainwright, with merchandise. Passengers, Mr. William Goodman, merchant; Mr. William Henry Estall, Mrs. Estall . . .

NOTE: In the passenger manifest Estall is listed as a "builder"; insolvent in Hamilton, VIC, in 1868 he was listed as a plasterer

"Shipping Intelligence. ARRIVED", The Melbourne Argus (24 August 1847), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article255638550 

August 20 - Christina, brig, 149 tons, Saunders, roaster, from Sydney. Passengers . . . (steerage) . . . W. H. Estall and wife . . .

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser (28 November 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91918207 

PROPOSED GEELONG AMATEUR HARMONIC SOCIETY.
OBJECT. FIRSTLY, to awaken the latent taste for harmonics in the rising generation.
Secondly, to foster, and encourage the active taste and incite it to a proper appreciation of the beautiful creations of our divine composers.
Thirdly. And as a natural sequence, by the soothing influence of music to modify and correct what is gross in nature by infusing into the soul a love of all that is good and ennobling in man.
A meeting of gentlemen, amateur performers, is convened for Friday evening, at the private residence of G. T. Lloyd, Esq., Ryrie-street, at half-past seven o'clock, when the attendance of all persons favorable to the project is respectfully invited.
W. H. ESTALL, Sec. pro tem.

ASSOCIATIONS: George Thomas Lloyd (musical amateur); Geelong Amateur Harmonic Society (organisation)

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser (5 December 1850), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91916825 

WANTED - A VIOLONCELLO.
Any person having one for sale, if sound and perfect, stating price, will please communicate the same by letter, to the Secretary of the Geelong Harmonic Society.
W H. ESTALL.

"CONCERTS. To the editor of the . . .", Geelong Advertiser (25 July 1851), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91916109 

July 21st, 1851.
SIR, - My attention was drawn, yesterday, by one of your establishment, to a letter inserted in your paper of the 14th instant, signed 'Musicus,' reflecting rather sweepingly, and drawing rather untimed comparisons between the Geelong Harmonic Amateur Society, and one of a similar nature in Melbourne. I have been so much in harness lately that I have had no time to read newspapers, and if I had I am too poor in pocket to take it in at present, or I might now and again see something that would cause me to draw a quill from my favourite porcupine, i.e., (Mental Magazine.) To be just with Musicus, his letter puts me in mind of a sublime reflexion often made use of by the immortal Dr. Watts, that is, "that truth never comes in a lump," and so it is with the letter of Musicus, it contains truth as well as exaggerations - the exaggerations we care not for, but the truths we do. We long since expected to give concerts, not for our own pockets or the pockets of professionals, but ostensibly for charities; and charities only, such for instance, as the New Hospital, and such like, when it would be the bounden duty of every citizen to assist with his heart, not his shoulders, (if a man's heart is not to the wheel, I do not want his shoulder). The mechanics of the town, I know too well, would assist it to a man, their health is their fortune, and when they look at a building like the new hospital, this reflection must naturally pass through their mind, "if any thing happens to me, that building with the science of the faculty attending it will be my place of refuge, and I must support it with my mite and might," - my long experience among mechanics tells me that their hearts are the first to open in cases of charity, but this is not the question with Amicus, (Musicus, I beg his pardon). - Musicus wants to know why we have not given concerts before this, and if we are asleep.

I can assure him there is not a sleepy headed character amongst us - I can also assure him that there is too much of the pure Saxon in us to let so benevolent an institution drop to the ground. Why our little president would stop both ears at the sound of a whisper of the kind. Now, let's out with the truth, that noble simplicity of the pure English character, the truth is, our own internal weakness, and want of support from the public, - we are hanging on in safety among ourselves till we get more strength from Sydney, (my second home) which will not be long first, we are holding fast what we have, and such as it is it will be given to the public ere long for better or worse. A generous public will look at our intentions, and not any mishaps, the mishaps of Amateurs especially when they work for nothing, but the benefit of charities. This is so far among ourselves.

The next truth is, Musicus and the public have no demands upon us, for we have never received one stiver from the public to buy instruments or music, we have not even had a piece of music lent to us to copy from, we have neither had a donation of money or music, yet although we have been at about forty pounds expenses for instruments and music among ourselves, independent of the printer who is not paid yet, but who will be paid with sovereigns as well as silver notes in due season, and had it not been for the earnestness in the matter, of our warm hearted little President, who, in colonial parlance, is always THERE, when wanted, we should have been water logged long since. However to wind up the matter, circulars one hundred and upwards have hean distributed by letter post paid throughout the town, calling for support, but my being engaged principally in the suburbs lately, has deterred me from calling on any one. I expect to have his Excellency's name at the top of the list in a few days, and now that I have time I shall proceed to make a Geographical tour through the human families of Geelong and its suburbs, not forgetting his Worship the Mayor, who I know is also THERE, when wanted, from him through the bench of magistrates, and bench of bishops if I could find one, then through the merchants great and small, shopkeepers and tradesmen, lucky somebodies, and lucky nobodies, my net will be like Peter's, all fish that come to it, not forgetting Amicus, (Musicus I mean) if I can find him, at the end of my exploration. I shall give a geographical map of many travels, giving the name in full of every locality I have been through, shewing in figures the nature of the different mines whether gold, silver, pinchback, promissory, copper or lead ore, having the motto engraved on the end of my boring machine or shaft, "he that giveth quickly giveth twice."

Will Musicus let me know by post where he lives, never mind the postage, because I shall show him and the public till I have been through the town that neither him nor them have any demand upon our paper notes, and more, our paper currency will I assure him not be pasable to the public till then, and not till then, when I promise him and them, they shall draw in notes of the most fluid and silvery nature to the full amount of their deposits in our Treasurer's hands, W. Weire Esquire, to whom, and to G. T. Lloyd, Esquire, J. A. Gregory, Esquire, or your humble servant, deposits, may be made at any corner they may meet them, and receipts and rules will te given them in return. The rules of our society, can at all times be had at G. T. Lloyd's Esq., Malop-street.

There is one thing Mr. Edtitor I am surprised at, and that is, there are in Geelong about the same number of amatour singers as there are of us instrumentalists, that is 10, now I wonder they do not unite and make up a madrigal glee and catch club, they can at all times have an assistance in performance or the loan of music on their nights of practice: there are the Kaweravss, Walton, Spinster, Boyle of Kildare, Hunt of Kildare, Donohue of New Town, and some of our own party, these might make a very good little society, or they can hitch them selves on to us if they like, it would be very much to their credit to do so. If they want advice and assistance they have only to call on G. T. L. Malop-street, or meet our officers at his house, which is at all times open for such purposes; three of the above named persons have no fear from their foreign accent; if they are correct in their Sol Fa, and follow the others, there is no fear, choosing their music from the Scores of the old masters, and keeping strictly to the old English catch and glee, the public would be sure to appreciate their motives in their true sense, when before them.

I cannot promise Musicus any more of my time, nor further explanations yet awhile, but beg of him to bide his time; a thing well done, is twice done; subscribing myself his and your Obedient servant,
W. H. ESTALL,
Secretary to the Geolong Amateur Harmonic Society.

ASSOCIATIONS: George Thomas Lloyd (musical amateur); Geelong Amateur Harmonic Society (organisation); Theodore Kawerau (musician); Thomas Walton (musician)

"GEELONG (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) MONDAY, JUNE 18", The Argus (19 June 1860), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5684611 

The examination at the Police-office to-day of William Henry Estall, teacher of the National School, Ashby, who was charged with committing a capital assault on the person of a fine intelligent girl named Mary Anne Smith, eight years of age, resulted in the prisoner being remanded till tomorrow. The bench refused positively to accept bail.
The examination lasted upwards of three hours; the witnesses called being the girl herself, her mother, and Dr. Sparkes. The evidence of the girl was given in a very straightforward manner, and she detailed the most abominable series of filthy actions on the part of the prisoner I ever listened to. Mrs. Smith, the girl's mother, a respectable-looking woman, stated that after she had made the discovery of her daughter being injured, the prisonor called on her and begged of her not to prosecute the charge against him, as his character was all he had to depend upon. From the nature of the doctor's testimony, it is possible Estall may escape conviction on the capital charge.

"GEELONG", The Argus (16 July 1860), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5686169 

. . . Now that Estall has been convicted, there can be little or no harm in mentioning that his filthy propensities in this way have been the subject of general conversation for some time. The late case of Mary Anne Smith is not the first, second, or third of the kind that has been laid to his charge; and had it not been that the parents of the poor children shrunk from the disgrace that would attend a public investigation, Estall would have been where he now is before to-day . . . Mr. Estall's abominable conduct has been the subject of conversation among the parents of the children and others in his locality for the last two years . . . Mr. Estall's antecedents, even in Geelong, were of such a nature that he was a totally unfit man to be entrusted with the education of children . . . several parents have had to take their children from Mr. Estall's school rather than allow them to run the risk of contamination which threatened them in that establishment - placed under the guardianship of such a man as Estall . . .

Register of male prisoners, William H. Estalll, convicted 10 July 1860; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/21FFDE88-F3A9-11E9-AE98-87CFA4C33ED3?image=82 (DIGITISED)

"PRISONER DISCHARGED FROM YATALA LABOR PRISON", The South Australian Police Gazette (22 September 1875), 151

William Henry Estall, tried at Circuit Court, Mount Gambier, on the 16th october, 1872, for indecent assault upon Phoebe and Sarah Hutchinson, at Glenburnie, near Mount Gambier; sentenced to four years' hard labor; a native of Tower Hill, London; a schoolmaster; born, 1803; height, 5ft. 7in; complexion, fresh; hair, auburn; eyes, blue; two fingers of right hand off at second knuckle; vaccine marks both arms; cupping marks upper part of spine; ruptured in two placed; large breasts; gun carriage went over both feet, taking off toe nails, horns grown instead; large belly. Freedom due 25th September, 1875.

"DIED", Border Watch [Mount Gambier, SA] (15 March 1879), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article78697178 

ESTALL. - On 7th March, Caroline Estall, beloved wife of William Henry Estall, after a short illness of four days; aged 68. Her end was peace.


Bibliography and resources:

William Henry Estall, Find a grave

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/215169684/william-henry-estall 




ESTHER, Carl (Carl ESTHER; Charles ESTHER; Mr. C. ESTHER; Mr. ESTHER)

Double bass player, piccolo player, publican

Born Germany, c. 1832
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, by February 1855 (? from Liverpool)
Married Caroline KOCH, VIC, 1857
Active Beechworth, VIC, by 1857
Died Beechworth, VIC, 30 April 1886

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Carl+Esther+d1886 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#ESTHER-Carl (shareable link to this entry)


Summary:

If Esther had arrived in Victoria earlier than 1855 (see Charles Kierath's 1914 recollection) he was perhaps the double bass player Elze/Elza (above) who appeared in Melbourne in 1853.

Kierath's recollection is that his party arrived on the Arabia from Liverpool; however, that ship ran the Atlantic route and never sailed to Australia. Two other possible Liverpool ships were the Sultana, which arrived in Melbourne on 13 December 1854, with 251 passengers, and the Golconda, which arrived on 5 January 1855, with 343 passengers.


Documentation:

"ITINERANT MUSICIANS", The Argus (6 February 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4804033 

Our streets have been enlivened of late by the performances of some very excellent German musicians who have arrived from the old country. Among the street bands which are at present to be heard in Melbourne is one composed of nine performers, whose execution of dance music, particularly of the valse, for which the Germans are so famous, excels that of any band of itinerant musicians we have ever heard. It consists of two violin, that much neglected but highly useful instrument the viola, contra bass, clarionet, cornet, sax horn, and two French horns. The arrangement and selection of its repertoire, as well as the taste and precision with which its music is rendered, proves that the leader is possessed of both talent and industry.

[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser (17 March 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113014485

ST. PATRICK'S DAY. GRAND BALL.
IN aid of the Funds for Building a Presbytery and Catholic Church in Beechworth . . .
ORCHESTRA.
Conductor - Mr. Hurley; Leader - Mr. Osborne
Violin Primo - Mr. Osborne
Violin Secundo - Herr Weichmann
Violin Secundo - Herr Carll
Harp - M. Zeplin
Pianoforte - M. Carne
Contra Basso - Herr Esther
Picolo Solo - Herr Esther
Clarionet - Mr. Hurley
Cornet a Piston - Mr. Barlow
Trombone - Sig. Rangoni . . .

[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser (17 March 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113237131

THIS DAY. ST. PATRICK'S DAY.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, BEECHWORTH.
GRAND HIGH MASS, With Orchestral Accompaniments.
AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK.
ORCHESTRE.
Mr. G. Griffiths, First Violin
" Weichman, Second Violin
" J. P. Hurley, Flute
" W. Radford, Viola
" Mr. Barlow, Cornet
" Jenkins, Sax Tuba
" Wright, Violincello
Herr Esther, Double Bass

[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser (28 January 1868), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197440204 

STAR THEATRE, BEECHWORTH. THURSDAY, JANUARY 30th.
GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT Will be given, on the above date, in aid of the funds for the erection of a Monument to the Memory of the late Herr Schmidt.
The BAND will comprise the following gentlemen, who have kindly volunteered their services:
1st Violins - Herr WEINBERG and VAN DEN BERG
2nd Do - Herr BAUSCHMAN and Mr. WATTS
Tenor - Mr. E. S. RUSSOM
Violincellos - Mr. MORRIS and Herr OTTO
Contre Basses - Herr ESTHER and GERKE
Cornets - Herr SCHMIDT and BURKE
Clarinet - Herr VORHEN
Flute - Herr BUSSE
Flageolet - Mr. Henri RUXTON
Cornos - Messrs. PALMER and GEORGE
Trombone - Herr HARTMAN
Drums - Herr RUDOLPH
Conductor, Herr SCHLUTER.
Assisted by Ladies and Gentlemen Amateurs and the German Vocal Union . . .

"BALL AND SUPPER", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (9 June 1868), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197440173 

We perceive that Mr. Carl Esther intends to give a ball and supper at the Alliance Hotel, Beechworth, on Friday evening next. Mr. Esther always provides good music, being a musician himself, and that is one half the battle.

"DEATH", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (1 May 1886), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article200577842 

Esther. - At his late residence, corner of Camp and High-streets, Beechworth, Carl Esther, aged 54 years.

"DEATH OF MR. CARL ESTHER", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (1 May 1886), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article200577831 

Old residents of the district will regret to learn of the removal from amongst them by the hand of death of yet another of their number, Mr. Carl Esther, who for many years was the proprietor of the Alliance Hotel, Beechworth. Mr. Esther had been in failing health for some months past, and on Friday last he quietly passed away to "the land of shadows." His loss will be more particularly deplored by a large circle of German friends, and the funeral, which takes place this afternoon, will no doubt be largely attended.

"Colonielle Angelegenheiten", Australische Zeitung (5 May 1886), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article229959474 

Aus Beechworth in Victoria wird uns mitgetbeilt, dass Herr Carl Esther dafelbst am 23. April gestorben ist und am Tage darauf unter zahlreicher Theilnahme zur Ruhe bestattet wurde. Herr Esther war ein sehr geachteter alter Kolonist und seit langen Jahren ein wackerer Agent dieser Zeitung. Er ruhe sanft!

"MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY", Rutherglen Sun and Chiltern Valley Advertiser (9 January 1914), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article121003885

On Monday, 5th January, Mr. Charles Kierath, of Cornishtown, celebrated his 85th birthday . . . Mr. Kierath is also one of the pioneers of the North-Eastern District; he arrived in Victoria by the ship Arabia [query], from Liverpool, in the year 1855. He is a native of Brunswick, Germany. In the year '55 he formed a band of eight, musicians for the purpose of visiting England, and then Australia. After a short time in England, and having arranged for the passage of the members of his band to Australia, he was joined by his wife, and the party of young Germans set sail for the Southern Cross lands. On arrival at Melbourne the members of the band gave a series of open air concerts, and also accepted engagements; they also visited Ballarat and Bendigo. On his return to Melbourne he learnt of the Ovens goldfields, and it then became a question whether it would be Beechworth or Sydney. A Mr. Johnston engaged four members of the band, who went to Sydney, our esteemed resident going to Beechworth where, with the late Carl Esther, he commenced a green-grocery business, but also accepting engagements as musicians . . .

"EIGHTY-FIVE, NOT OUT", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (10 January 1914), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88356675 

. . . A native of Brunswick, Germany, he arrived in Victoria in 1855. In England he formed a band of eight musicians for the purpose of visiting Australia. On arrival in Melbourne the members of the band gave a series of open-air concerts, and also visited Ballarat and Bendigo. On returning to Melbourne they learnt of the Ovens goldfield. Four of the members of the band proceeded to Sydney, but Mr. Kierath came on to Beechworth where, with the late Mr. Carl Esther, he commenced a green-grocery business, but also accepting engagements as musicians . . .


Bibliography and resources:

Richard Patterson, Nobblers and lushingtons: a history of the hotels of Beechworth and the Ovens district (Beechworth: Endymion, 2009)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/36374993 




EVANS, Edward (Edward EVANS, Mr. E. EVANS; Mr. EVANS)

Musician, harp player, professor of music, "the celebrated Welsh harpist"

Born NSW (or ? Wales), c. 1836
Arrived VIC, 1857
Died Timor Station, near Maryborough, VIC, 11 March 1876, aged "40"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Edward+Evans+d1876+harpist (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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Documentation:

[2 advertisements], Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (4 December 1857), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197089211 

. . . AUSTRALIAN HOTEL, Forest Creek . . .
MR. EVANS, THE CELEBRATED WELSH HARPIST,
Who has just arrived in the colony, will play every evening up to the end of the year.

ARRIVAL OF THE CELEBRATED TRIPLE HARPIST,
MR. WILLIAMS, And MR. JONES, VIOLINIST.
THEY will give a CONCERT this Evening, at MOORE'S HOTEL, Fryerstown,
and on Saturday evening at the RED HILL HOTEL, Forest Creek.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Williams (harpist)

? [Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (17 December 1857), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87977562 

GRAND SHOOTING MATCH ON BOXING DAY,
AT EDWARD EVANS'S REFRESHMENT SALOON, BACK GREEK . . .

"SPORTS OF THE SEASON", Mount Alexander Mail (21 December 1857), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197088815 

Australian Hotel, Forest Creek. - Wrestling for prizes from £20 to £3; a running match, a dancing match, and a skittle-match for a gold watch. Mr. Evans, the Welsh harpist, is also engaged to day.

"THE WELSH NATIONAL EISTEDD-FOD", The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (30 December 1862), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66329856 

The fifth annual meeting of the above institution was held on Christmas and Boxing Days, in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute . . . throughout the whole of the first day, and the morning of the second, the audience were delighted by exquisite performances on the harp, by Mr. E. Evans, of the Royal Hotel . . .

[News], Mount Alexander Mail (25 December 1857), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197089648

. . . the various sports to come off in the neighbourhood during the Christmas holidays . . . Australian Hotel, Forest Creek. - Wrestling for prizes from £20 to £3; a running match, a dancing match, and a skittle-match for a gold watch. Mr. Evans, the Welsh harpist, is also engaged to play . . .

[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail (8 July 1864), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197545334 

A CONCERT WILL be held by the Welsh Union Choral Society, on Monday, July 11th, at the Mount Alexander Hall, Chewton.
Harpist, Mr. E. Evans.
Admission - Front Seats, 2s.; Back Seats, 1s.
Tickets may be had of Messrs. Jones (Bootmaker, Forest Creek), Barnes and Jeffries, Chewton.
For further particulars, see programmes.

[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail (30 July 1864), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197546633 

A CONCERT WILL be held by the Welsh United Choral Society,
ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3rd, AT THE THEATRE ROYAL, CASTLEMAINE.
Harpist: - Mr. E. Evans.
Admission - Gallery, 2s 6d; Front seats, 2s. Pit, 1s.; Tickets to be had at the Royal Hotel, and of Mr. Jones, Forest Creek.

"Castlemaine Christmas Sports. GATHERING OF THE CASTLEMAINE NATIONAL SPORTS ASSOCIATION . . . THE WELSH EISTEDDFOD", Mount Alexander Mail (28 December 1864), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197545148 

. . . Mr. Williams, the blind harpist, then played "Merch Megan" (Megan's daughter). The Sebastopol choir sang " Come give the last token," which was encored . . . Mr. John Rosser sang to a harp accompaniement, the most ancient of Welsh airs extant, called "Nos Galan," (New Year's Eve.) Mr. D. R. Prichard, also sang "Glan Medd-dod Mwyn," another air of the same period, and Mr. W. Thomas gave the "Grey-headed Harpist." The harpists played together "Megan's Daughter," with variations . . . In the evening the entertainment opened with "Arhyd y nos," played upon the harp, the whole audience joining in the chorus. All the competitors for singing "Penillion" with the harp accompaniment, were called upon by the President, and out of 14, Mr. W. Thomas was awarded the prize . . . "Ar hyd y nos," on the harp by Mr. Williams, was followed by the adjudication of Mr. Huge, on the poetry . . .

This meeting was resumed yesterday morning at ten o;clock. The President having taken the chair, called on Mr. Williams, the harpist, who played " Codiad yr Chedydd," with variations. The Sebastopol choir then, sang "Ys Gwanwyn," with great expression . . . Three ladies having competed in the solo, "Y Deignyn olaf" (The last Tear), the prize was awarded to Mrs Evans; Mr J. Rosser accompanied the harp with a song "Ar hyd y nos," after which the Sebastopol choir sung "Duw-Sydd noddfa," as a specimen of a Welsh anthem of twenty years ago, which was well rendered . . .

The competition extended over the three last meetings. Mr. E. Evans won the prize as harpist . . . Mrs. Abraham und Mrs. F. Jones, for the best singing with the harp, won prizes . . .

The concert in the evening was, if possible, more numerously attended than any other part of the two days entertainment . . . The concert commenced with a fantasia on the harp, by Mr. Williams, after which the united choirs sang the "Ballaarat prize glee," and the "Prize Anthem" . . . The Forest Creek choirs sang "Every star" most effectively, and this performance was followed by "Cader Idris" (Idris' chair) on the harp, by Mr. William . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Sebastopol Welsh Choir (organisation)

MUSIC: Cader Idris (Arthur's seat)

"CHRISTMAS DAY AND BOXING DAY . . . THE WELSH EISTEDDFOD", The Ballarat Star (27 December 1867), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112873063 

The Welsh people celebrated the first day's session of their annual gathering at the Theatre Royal . . . We see a harp in the front of the stage, and the Sebastopol Welsh Choir is there under the leadership of Mr. Lloyd, and in one of the stage boxes there sat a gentleman who took notes and made occasional awards. This was Mr. Lewellyn, the judge in music. Hard headed looking men and handsome women were plentiful among the audience, and nothing of what passed on the stage seemed to eocape their notice. The music by the choir, the harp music by Mr. Evans the harper, the reading of the poems and essays, and the criticisms of the judges were all listened to attentively . . . Mr. E. Evans, harp - "Llwyn onn" - Ash grove . . .

MUSIC: Llwyn Onn (The ash grove)

"ST. DAVID'S DAY BANQUET", The Ballarat Star (2 March 1870), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article219306581 

. . . Before the banquet a procession passed through the streets of Sebastopol towards Cobblers, and back' to the Town-hall. The procession was headed by a buggy, in which the harpist was seated. After, this came several Druids in costume. The Druids were followed by about 150 persons, and we must not omit to state that in the buggy was the inevitable goat. The company sat down to the banquet at about eight o'clock . . . Mr. E. Evans was harpist, and delighted his audience . . .

[News], The Kyneton Observer (29 August 1872), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article240912210 

The vocal and instrumental concert in the Mechanics' Institute, last night, passed off amazingly well, and was a financial and musical success. The entertainment was given in aid of the family of William Cook, a miner who has been permanently disabled through an accident . . . Miss Gourlay, Miss Golden, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Trevens, and Mr. Robertson (comic singer), and Mr. Evans (Harpist) particularly distinguished themselves, and contributed largely to the amusement of the evening. Without making any invidious distinctions where so much talent was displayed, we append the following programme . . .
Harp - Selections of Irish Airs, Mr. Evans . . .
Harp - Selections of Welsh Airs, Mr. Evans . . .

[Advertisement], The Kyneton Observer (22 April 1873), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article240914054 

EDWARD EVANS, HARPIST,
BEGS to announce to the Public of Kyneton, and surrounding districts, that he has taken up his residence in Kyneton, and will give LESSONS on the HARP and attend CONCERTS, BALLS, QUADRILLE and PRIVATE PARTIES on the most reasonable terms.
ADDRESS: - E. EVANS, Professor of Music, Wedgwood's Hotel, Kyneton.

"PRESBYTERIAN BAZAAR", The Kyneton Observer (13 May 1873), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article240914237 

The bazaar opened last night at the Mechanics' Institute, in aid of St. Andrews Church building fund, reflected the utmost credit on all those ladies and gentlemen concerned in getting it up . . . During the evening the Volunteer Band played a selection of music in front of the hall. Within, Mr. Evans, the harpist, gave Welsh and other airs with his well known ability . . .

Inquest, Edward Evans, Timor, VIC, 13 and 14 March 1876; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/7EFE15B2-F1BB-11E9-AE98-EFD3D89344A2?image=1 (DIGITISED)

An inquisition . . . at Timor . . . on the body of Edward Evans . . . that on Saturday night, 11th instant, at Timor deceased died of disease of the heart.

Deposition of witness . . . Esther Lark: I am a spinster living at the Miner's Arms Timor. Know deceased and identify his body as that of Edward Evans, have known him for the last three years, he has all this time been a great drunkard but of late has reformed. He was a Harpist & used to travel from one Public House to another. - His apparent age was 40 years. He was a native of New South Wales [sic] . . .

"TELEGRAMMATA. RURAL. MARYBOROUGH", The Herald [Melbourne, VIC] (15 March 1876), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244280343 

Evans, the Welsh harpist, died suddenly at Chinaman's Flat on Saturday night. An inquest was held yesterday, when the body was examined by the jury. A verdict of died from disensa of the heart, was returned.

[News], Avoca Mail (17 March 1876), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article204038167 

Evan Evans [sic], the well known Welsh harpist, died suddenly at Chinaman's Flat, of disease of the heart, on Saturday.




EVANS, H. (H. EVANS)

Amateur musician, cornet player (Tasmanian Band)

Active Launceston, TAS, 1854

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EVANS-H (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: Perhaps Henry Evans (landlord, Coach and Horses Inn, died 30 July 1886, aged 56)


Documentation:

"EXHIBITION OF FIREWORKS", The Cornwall Chronicle (4 March 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65715597

The exhibition of fireworks, for the benefit of the Tasmanian Band, took place in the Horticultural Gardens, on Thursday evening last. The symphonies in "Ben Bolt," arranged by Mr. G. W. Walker, were much admired, and his execution on the piccolo and clarionet were highly spoken off. Mr. H. Evans played exceedingly well on the cornet a piston. Under the superintendence of Mr. Walker, the Tasmanian Band must improve.

ASSOCIATIONS: George William Walker (amateur musician); Tasmanian Band (ensemble)




EVANS BROTHERS
EVANS, Harry Congreve (Harry Congreve EVANS; H. C. EVANS)

Songwriter, librettist

Born Nuriootpa, SA, 10 December 1860
Died Adelaide, SA, 9 January 1899

https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1539139 (NLA persistent identifier)

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EVANS, William James (William James EVANS; W. J. EVANS)

Music critic, poet, author

Born Angaston, SA, 1865
Died Adelaide, SA, 22 September 1904

https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-486818 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EVANS-William-James (shareable link to this entry)


Documentation:

"THE LATE MR. HARRY EVANS", South Australian Register (11 January 1899), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article54413837 

"Those whom the gods love die young" and so poor Harry Congreve Evans crossed the bar when he was only thirty-eight years of age. When but a lad he gave evidence of being a gifted son of his gifted mother, "Maud Jeanne Franc." An accomplished stenographer, a smart paragraphist, an able vigorous, and descriptive writer. Allied to these talents his genial disposition stood him in good stead. To those with whom he was intimate he was a lovable friend. His tastes were decidedly artistic. He wrote comic sketches and light verses with remarkable facility, bringing to bear a ready wit in this work. He came before the public as the librettist of Immomeena, the music of which was composed by the late M. Heuzenroeder, and of The Mandarin, which Mr. J. M. Dunn composed, and the works met with an appreciative reception. The deceased was a Bohemian at heart, and had there been a Bohemia the boys of the old brigade would have elected Harry as their King . . .

"THE LATE MR. W. J. EVANS", The Advertiser (22 September 1904), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5008368 

It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Mr. William James Evans, the musical and dramatic critic of the Advertiser, which occurred at the Adelaide Hospital half an hour after midnight this morning. Mr. Evans was born at Angas Park in 1863, and when quite a baby went with his mother to Angaston. His mother was well-known by her pen name of "Maude Jeanne Franc" and among the volumes she published Minnie's Mission and Marian, or the Light of Someone's Home, won great popularity owing to their deeply religious tone and their high literary merit. His father was a Baptist minister, and was a highly educated man. It was thus from clever parents that Mr. Evans derived his taste for literature, while the skill he showed in versification is another example of heredity, for he was descended from the same stock as William Congreve, the great dramatist. His mother's maiden name was Congreve, and his brother, Mr. Harry Congreve Evans, for many years connected with the Advertiser staff, and afterwards editor of Quiz, was named after that celebrated poet . . . As a young man he entered the service of the National Bank, and after remaining there for some time he joined the commercial department of the Advertiser about 20 years ago. Shortly after 1890, his gift as a writer being recognised, he was transferred to the literary staff, with which he was connected continuously until the time of his last illness, He held the position of musical and dramatic critic, while he also conducted the "From Day to Day" column in the Express, and the "From Week to Week" column in the Chronicle, his contributions winning wide popularity. Mr. Evans was a keen, but, at the same time, a most fair critic, and there was an artistic touch and a breadth of knowledge about his writings concerning music and the drama which gave them great value, apart from their accuracy and discriminating insight. He contributed poetical pieces to other journals, and a few years ago he issued a volume of verses, modestly entitled Rhymes Without Reason, which met with a large amount of favor.


Bibliography and resources:

"Evans, Henry Congreve (Harry) (1860-1899)", Obituaries Australia

http://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/evans-henry-congreve-harry-13441/text24117

"Evans, William James (1863-1904)", Obituaries Australia

http://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/evans-william-james-13442/text24118

H. J. Finnis, "Evans, Matilda Jane (1827-1886)", Australian dictionary of biography4 (1972)

http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/evans-matilda-jane-3487/text5343




EVANS, Richard A'Beckett (Richard Beckett EVANS [sic]; R. B. EVANS; Mr. A'Beckett EVANS; ? "WOTTON")

Actor, comedian, vocalist, stage manager, prompter, playwright

Born Chester, Cheshire, England, 1819; baptised St. John the Baptist, Chester, 13 October 1819; son of Richard and Mary EVANS
Arrived Adelaide, SA, by 1843
Arrived Melbourne, NSW (VIC), by late 1845
Married Eliza Frances DAVIES, VIC, 1852
Active Hobart, TAS, 1853-54
Arrived Geelong, VIC, 1855
Died VIC, 1870, aged "51"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Richard+A'Beckett+Evans+1819-1870 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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EVANS, Eliza (Eliza Frances DAVIES; Mrs. Richard A'Beckett EVANS)

Actor

Married Richard A'Beckett EVANS, VIC, 1852
Active VIC, until c. 1871

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Summary:

Contary to the claim by "Major Grosvenor", writing in 1903, that Evans's real name was Wootton, birth, marriage, and death records agree that he was Richard (a)Beckett Evans, son of Richard and Mary Evans, born in Chester, England, in 1819.

As "R. B. Evans", he was probably only recently arrived in South Australia when first billed as stage manager for the opening of Adelaide's Olympic Theatre, on 20 December 1843, as well as singing two songs in the interlude.

Two years later, as "Mr. a'Beckett Evans", he made his debut at the Queen's Theatre, Melbourne.

He was prompter at the Theatre Royal, Geelong, across the summer of 1849-50. He married Eliza Davies, who was probably already an actor, in Victoria in 1852, and from May 1853 the couple then spent almost two years in the company of the Royal Victoria Theatre, Hobart.

They had returned to Geelong in 1855, and therafter appear to have settled in central Victoria. Richard died in 1870, and after 1871 Eliza disappears from record.

DISAMBIGUATION: There is some confusion with the actor and comic vocalist William Evans and his actor wife; Mrs. W. Evadne Evans was probably active at the Theatre Royal, Geelong, by mid 1848 and through 1849, and when a Mr. Evans and Mrs. Evans appear on the same bill it is possible that the former was William and not Richard.


Documentation:

[Advertisement], Adelaide Observer (16 December 1843), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158917979 

OPENING OF THE OLYMPIC.
THE public is most respectfully informed that the above Theatre will open on Wednesday, the 20th instant, with the celebrated burletta of the "Wreck, or the Buccanier's Bride."
Song - "The Groves of Blarney," Mr. Evans. Naval Hornpipe, Mr. Hall. Song - "We'll follow the Drum," Mr. Evans.
To conclude with the "Two Thompsons, or, Which is He."
R. B. EVANS, Stage Manager.
G. Rogers, Sole Proprietor.
Vivat Regina!

MUSIC: The groves of Blarney (same tune as The last rose of summer)

"THE QUEEN"S THEATRE", Port Phillip Gazette and Settler's Journal (17 December 1845), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225064198 

Mr. a'Becket Evans, late of the Adelaide Theatre, made a most successful debut at the "Queen's" on Monday evening, in the parts of "Levingstone" and "Dr. O'Toole."

"THE QUEEN"S THEATRE", The Melbourne Courier (17 December 1845), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226363493 

A new as pirant for theatrical fame made his appearance on Monday evening, in the person of a Mr. Evans, from the Adelaide Theatre. Mr. Evans is an acquisition, in the present state of the company in the genteel comedy line, but he must not think in future of attempting any thing so utterly beyond his reach as Dr. O. Toole, in the Irish Tutor.

PIECES: The Irish tutor (Butler); Queen's Theatre (Melbourne)

[Advertisement], The Melbourne Courier (12 January 1846), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226364146 

Queen's Theatre Royal.
ON MONDAY EVENING. January 12, 1846, the performance will commence with the celebrated Drama, in three acts, entitled, VICTORINE, THE ORPHAN OF PARIS; or I'LL SLEEP ON IT.
Favorite Song, Mrs. Rogers. Comic Song, Mr. Evans.
To conclude with TOM AND JERRY; or LIFE IN LONDON.
GEO. COPPIN.

ASSOCIATIONS: Emma Rogers (vocalist, actor); George Coppin (actor, manager)

"GROSS ASSAULT ON THE CONSTABULARY", Port Phillip Gazette and Settler's Journal (14 June 1847), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223150213 

On Saturday, Mr. Thomas Pinkerton was placed at the bar of the police office . . . for violently aasaulling the constables while in the execution of their duty . . . Richard Beckett Evans, (member of the corps dramatique) swore - I was walking up Bourke-street at the time the above occurred; I saw the row; I saw Roach come up to quell the disturbance; I saw Pinkerton atrike him with the butt end of a whip; I know Pinkerton, he struck me also that morning (it was nearly one o'clock on Friday morning;) he also struck two other parlies who were with me . . .

"QUEEN'S THEATRE. OPENING NIGHT", Port Phillip Gazette and Settler's Journal (3 July 1847), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223151346 

After a more than usually protracted recess, this fashlonable place of amusement re-opened for another season on Wednesday evening last . . . The entertainments of the evening wound up with a musical farce in two acts entitled Amateurs and Actors. It is rather a good little piece. Mr. Hambleton sustained the part of Wing, a poor country actor, a reckless devil me care sort of fellow, terribly out at the elbows and awfully hard up for a dinner, while Geoffrey Muffincap, who is the butt, scapegoat, and errand boy of the place, found an excellent representative in Mr. Evans, whose song in this character elicited a hearty round of applause. The piece met with great success, and will surely not be laid on the shelf for some time to come, for it is admirably adapted to the resources of the company - and well suited to the taste of a great majority of the frequenters of the Queen's . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Hambleton (actor)

PIECES: Amateurs and actors (Richard Brinsley Peake); Song (Geoffrey) Molly Popps (One morn, whilst I was brewing)

[Advertisement], Port Phillip Gazette and Settler's Journal (15 September 1847), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223150045 

QUEEN'S THEATRE ROYAL.
SECOND APPEARANCE OF MISS CLARKE.
Second night of "Don Giovanni."
ON WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEP. 15, The performances will commence with a celebrated Operatic Extravaganza, entitled -
GIOVANNI IN LONDON; or, THE LIBERTINE RECLAIMED
In the course of the piece the following songs -
Songs by Mrs. Clarke:
Air - Come along, 'tis just the hour.
" Pray Goody.
" I've kissed, and I've prattled.
" Round about the Maypole.
" Gentle Fairies, see me languish.
Chorus by the Company - From our Regions Infernal.
Glee - We are three Jolly Widowers.
Songs by Mr. Evans -
Air - He lived in Spain as stories tell.
" A master I had wicked and sly.
Glee - Away with fight and quarrel.
Trio - Your love she lives.
Air - If in London Town you live.
" Had I a heart.
Duetto - Oh, remember the time.
" Will you dance with me.
" Thou wert born to please me.
" O where, and O where.
ACT 2.
Song - Our ground we have taken.
Duetto - Merrily every bosom.
Chorus - O laugh at the hour.
Air - Giovanni is leading.
" I gave her kisses one.
" I knew by the wigs.
" What's this gay town to me.
" Duns that give Giovanni trust.
" Giovanni leaves the Girls alone.
Finale - Here's success to Don Giovanni.
Highland Fling (in character) Miss Clarke.
Song "Rory O'More" - Mrs. Clarke . . .
Prompter - Mr. Howard.
Leader of Orchestra - Mr. Megson.
J. T. SMITH, Proprietor.

ASSOCIATIONS: Anne Clarke (junior) (dancer); Anne Remens Clarke (actor, vocalist); Joseph Megson (violinist, leader); John Thomas Smith (manager)

PIECE: Giovanni in London (W. T. Moncrieff)

[2 advertisements], Geelong Advertiser (28 November 1849), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article93135398 

NOTICE. THE PUBLIC are respectfully informed, in consequence of the inclemency of the weather, the further continuance of performances will be POSTPONED UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING, NOV. 30, when the Entertainments announced for This Evening will be performed.
- For the Proprietor, R. A'B. EVANS, Prompter.
Theatre Royal, Wednesday, Nov. 28.

THEATRE ROYAL, GEELONG . . .
Song - Mr. Howard. DOUBLE IRISH JIG (by desire) - MASTER AND MISS CHAMBERS.
Song - Mr. Miller. FAVORITE DANCE - MR. CHAMBERS . . .
Proprietor - Mr. H. ELMES. Prompter - Mr. EVANS. Leader of Orchestra - Mr. STAINSBY . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Chambers (dancer); Robert Stainsby (musician, leader); Theatre Royal (Geelong)

[Advertisement], The Courier [Hobart, TAS] (27 May 1853), 2-3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2244443 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE . . .
IN preparation two Dramas of intense interest, entitled THE LEAR OF PRIVATE LIFE, and a MAIDEN'S FAME.
in which Mr. F. B. Watson, Mr. and Mrs. A'Beckett Evans, from the Sydney and Melbourne Theatres, will appear . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Feltham Bold Watson (actor, manager); Royal Victoria Theatre (Hobart)

"Public Amusements. UNCLE TOM'S CABIN. MRS. EVANS'S BENEFIT", The Courier (12 October 1853), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2245528 

This benefit takes place on Friday next, under the patronage of our worthy Speaker, R, Dry, Esq., and his lady. Our lovers of the stage will long ere this have made up their minds that Mrs. Evans is a praiseworthy actress. She is the "better half" of our Tasmanian Keeley, Mr. A'Beckett Evans, who has so often contributed to the amusement of the Hobart Town playgoers . . . The drama will, we believe, be rendered effective by the introduction of the whole of the Music; the Nubian Minstrels giving, during the progress of the piece, the original glees, melodies, and choruses, introduced when the "Cabin" was dramatised at home . . .

"Public Amusements. ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE", The Courier (15 October 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2248984 

Our anticipations as to the strength of the attendance at Mrs. Evans's benefit have been fully verified: it was the fullest house of the season. Shortly before seven o'clock the Hon. R. Dry, Esq., Speaker of the Legislative Council, and his lady, arrived, and were ushered into the box which is generally appropriated to patronage of such a distinguished character, and it was highly satisfactory to notice that the reception of the "Head Commoner" of the colony was flattering one. The "National Anthem" was struck up by the orchestra, and after a favourite overture the curtain rose for the representation of a new piece arranged by Mr. Evans, bearing the title and mainly founded upon Mrs. Stowe's inimitable work, "Uncle Tom's Cabin."

Our apprehension during the first scene was that the version of so exceedingly popular story would not meet popular approbation there was a degree of flatness about it, which the spirited choruses of a band of the so named Nubian Minstrels failed effectually to remove. Nor was that flatness dispersed until the plot became more fully developed; the actors, male and female, seemed somewhat at a loss until the appearance of Arabin as George Harris, who made some effectual points. The tyrant Legree, who in the drama now produced is first brought out to fill the character of the Slave speculator, Haley, was evidently misconceived. The brutality of Logree did not consist in bullying and banter alone-his cold-blooded cruelty would have been better represented if characterised by loss theatrical swagger. Nor can we approve of Mrs. Upton's Aunt Chloe we do not recollect that this dignified negress is ever recorded to have tripped the light fantastic toe. Mr. Gardiner's Uncle Tom was, as far as the role went, ably sustained: in fact, he can at times assume a solidity of pathos which evidences a careful study and proper appreciation of his text. The restless activity or Mr. Evans is not either suited to the imperturbable Phineas, but the audience were well pleased, and for ourselves we felt some satisfaction at the result of the attempt.

Sme of the groupings were very effective, the Plantation Scene, (slaves picking cotton) the opening of the third act, being the liveliest of the whole; the painting, the work of Mr. Lewis, being very creditable. The minstrels performed their parts admirably, and some of the incidental songs and choruses were effectively rendered; - of these it is but proper to mention the affecting episode when the faithful Tom is sold by Shelby, and the "Tear" upon his death. We may say that the piece would not have succeeded well if they had not had a Hand in it. It would be needless to run through the piece, and beyond expressing some surprise why, why, and without any apparent object, Phineas appeared on the ship and in Legree's house, we shall make no further stricture.

It is due however to state, which we may do almost the same terms as Mr. Evans, who was cause for at the fall of the curtain, that every one of the [3] company exerted themselves to the highest degree to render the piece successful. Mr. Evans also took the opportunity, in acknowledging the kind patronage he had received, of announcing that he had decided upon making his permanent residence in Van Diemen's Land, and that while he had the honour to appear before them he would never do anything which would disgrace the profession to which he belonged for the honourable patronage which had been conferred on him upon this occasion.

A variety of singing and dancing intervened, followed by a series of Ethiopian Melodies by the Minstrels of Mozambique from the Melophonic Concert Room; among these were several which were vociferously redemanded, and cheerfully given. "I would I were a boy again," an old-established favourite, was sweetly sung by one of the melodies.

State Secrets, or The Tailor of Tamworth, concluded the entertainments, the brunt of which rests upon Thimblewell (Mr. A'Beckett Evans.) He looked the perfect personification of a softish fraction of humanity, and his philosophy was so rich as to keep the house in the best of humours until nearly one o'clock in the morning . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Dry (politician); Gustavus Arabin (actor); Joseph Gardiner (actor)

"THE PAY OF AN AUTHOR", The Courier (26 December 1853), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article224040

The version of the play "Uncle Tom's Cabin," written by G. L. Aiken, of the city, and which has drawn at least $100,000 in New York city and Troy, brought the author just twenty five dollars! The reputed adapter of the Hobart Town version, Mr. A'Beckett Evans, made a much hotter thing of it; we guess he netted five hundred.

"ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE", The Courier (4 July 1854), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2239747 

TOMORROW EVENING, July 5, 1864.
FAREWELL BENEFIT of A'BECKETT EVANS, Stage Manager.
On which occasion the following artists will appear: Mr. Kemble Mason, Mrs. Brougham, Madame Carandini, and Mr. John Davies, who has kindly volunteered his aid.
Mr. A'Beckett Evans will appear in three favorite characters. Under the patronage of the Licensed Victuallers . . .
The performances will conclude with the celebrated farce of MARRIED AND BURIED,
Benjamin Bowbell, with the original song, Mr. J. Davies; Gimbo, with its original song, Mr. A'Beckett Evans . . .
F. B. WATSON - Lessee. Musical Director, MR. L. H. LAVENU.
A'B. EVANS - Stage Manager.

ASSOCIATIONS: Emma Brougham (actor); Maria Carandini (actor, vocalist); John Davies (amateur, licensee of the Waterloo Hotel); Lewis Henry Lavenu (musical director to Maria Carandini)

PIECE: The illustrious stranger (or, Married and buried); song (Gimbo), Dicky Dolus (music by Isaac Nathan

"The Albert Theatre", Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (22 December 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202630872 

This theatre was opened oh Saturday night; the pieces selected were, a drama entitled "Honesty is the best policy," and the short faree of "Hercules, King of Clubs." The characters in each were sustained by Mrs. A'Beckett Evans, Miss Montrose, Messrs. A'Beckett Evans, Ryan, Melville, Smith, and Wright. The large room was crammed, and frequent applause by the audience testified their delighted approval of the performances. Between the pieces several songs were given by Miss Montrose and Mr.Smith. The theatre will be open every night, and it will doubtless meet with very extensive patronage . . .

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (16 October 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87976289 

HAYMARKET THEATRE. THE PEOPLE'S NIGHT.
RE-OPENING, - New Scenery, Machinery, and Appointments,
On SATURDAY NIGHT Next, OCTOBER the 17th, 1857 . . .
Music Composer and Director, Mr. Salaman. Leader of the Band, Mr. Andrew Moore . . .
Stage Director, Mr. a'Becket Evans, late Manager of Coppin's Olympic and Theatre Royal, Melbourne . . .
MR. and MRS. a'BECKET EVANS, from the Theatres Royal Sydney and Melbourne, Haymarket, Saturday night next.

ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Salamon (conductor, pianist); Andrew Moore (leader, violinist); Haymarket Theatre (Bendigo)

"FRYER'S CREEK (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT), Monday, September 2", Mount Alexander Mail (5 September 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199604435 

The dramatic company of Mr. A'Beckett Evans give performances on Friday and Saturday next, at the Cumberland Hotel.

"THE PEEP O' DAY. TO THE EDITOR OF . . .", The Argus (26 August 1862), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5720834 

Sir, - As an old colonist of nearly twenty years' experience, I feel confident that you would not knowingly publish a mistatement. Your journal for England this day contains a dramatic notice that Falconer's drama of the above name is being played at Marsh's Lyceum. Mr. Falconer's drama, if I am rightly informed, is a manuscript, and could not by any means have found its way to the antipodes. The drama now, playing at Marsh's is entirely original - so far as it is possible for a dramatist to be original now a-days. The ground-work of the drama is taken partly from Captain Bernard Burke's story of '98, and partly from Banim's novel, taken from the Tales of the O'Hara Family, but the language is principally original. I am deeply indebted to Mr. Marsh for many valuable suggestions, I freely admit, but the conduct and development of the drama is entirely the work of a very old dramatic servant of the public.
A'BECKETT EVANS.
Author of the drama of "Fashion and Famine."
N.B. - I should most certainly have announced myself in the bills, but for fear that a colonial dramatist, as a matter of course, could write or do anything but what would fail.

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser (12 June 1863), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150409340 

THEATRE ROYAL . . . Stage Manager: Mr. A'BECKETT EVANS.

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (28 December 1863), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72512476 

. . . We report elsewhere the proceedings at the annual gathering of the Buninyong Highland Society on Boxing-day at the society's reserve. From 1500 to 2000 persons were present, and the whole programme was disposed of very successfully. During the day a Mr. A'Beckett Evans, on the part of the Olympic Dramatic Company offered a silver cup as a prize to the best piper of the day, the prize to be given on the stage of the theatre in Buninyong at that evening's performance.

[News], Avoca Mail (3 June 1871), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202429027 

The performances of the Maryborough Garrick Club for the District Hospital there, which took place at the Victoria Theatre, Avoca, on the evening of Monday last, were marked by undoubted excellence, so far as the acting was concerned . . . the comedy of "Time tries all" was played . . . Fanny Fact, Mrs. A. Beckett Evans. All the "parts" are good . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: See "BUNINYOUNG HIGHLAND SOCIETY", The Star (28 December 1863), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72512483 

"THE ROMANCE OF OUR FIRST CENTURY. BY MAJOR GROSVENOR", Healesville and Yarra Glen Guardian (21 November 1903), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60285102 

. . . For the amusement of those inclined to histrionic diversion, there was a theatre, which stood near the place now occupied by the Bull and Mouth hotel. At first the actors were drawn from the people themselves. A tailor named Bellan was a prominent performer: a tinsmith named Richard Batters, with the voice of a bull, naturally depicted the tragic muse, and a little man with a grotesque face, and an insatiable thirst was the low comedian. His name was Wotton: but he called himself A'Beckett Evans. So far as the writer's memory serves, the wife of this last performer was the leading lady . . .




EVANS, William (William EVANS; Mr. W. EVANS; Mr. W. Evadne EVANS)

Vocalist, Irish and Ethiopian delineator, serenader, actor, manager, agent

Born Eniskillen, Ireland, c. 1829; son of Richard EVANS and Sarah MORRIS
Married (1) by c. 1848
Active Geelong, VIC, 1850-51, 1854; Bathurst, NSW, 1855, 1857; VIC, 1858-59
Married (2) Elizabeth HARPER (NELSON), St. Peter's, Melbourne, 22 March 1880 [sic]
Died Fitzroy, VIC, 23 March 1880, aged "51"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=William+Evans+c1829-1880 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EVANS-Mr-W (shareable link to this entry)

EVANS, Mrs. W. Evadne (? Evadne ?; Mrs. William EVANS; Mrs. W. Evadne EVANS)

Actor, vocalist

Married William EVANS, by c. 1848
Active ? Geelong, VIC, by 1848
Died ? VIC, 1864

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Mrs+W+Evadne+Evans (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EVANS-Mrs-W-Evadne (shareable link to this entry)


DISAMBIGUATION: There may be some confusion with the actor and comic vocalist Richard A'Beckett Evans, who was prompter at the Theatre Royal, Geelong, by late 1849 and perhaps earlier; Mrs. W. Evans was probably at the Theatre Royal, Geelong, by mid 1848 and through 1849, and when a Mr. Evans and Mrs. Evans appear on the same bill it is possible that the former was Richard and not William.


Documentation:

"THE THEATRE", Geelong Advertiser (28 March 1848), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91458506 

This place of amusement was opened last evening for the benefit of Mrs. Evans. The house was very full both in the pit and boxes; later in the evening it was crowded almost to inconvenience. The principal feature in the management of Mr. Hambleton, is in producing dramatic pieces, adapted to the strength and talent of the corps dramatique and during the intervals of the principal performances, entertaining the company with excellent comic songs in character, and descriptive dances en costume. Such was the kind of entertainments given last evening, and were received by an orderly and well conducted house.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Hambleton (actor, manager); Theatre Royal (Geelong)

"LOCAL INTELLIGENCE", South Australian Register (8 January 1850), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38446480 

"Therese, the Orphan of Geneva," was produced at the Theatre last evening, in which a Mrs. Evans, from the Melbourne and Geelong Theatres, appeared as the heroine. This lady has a good voice, a tolerable figure, and a correct conception of the character, which is a difficult one. Lazar played the villian Carwin, and the rest of the characters were respectably sustained by the company. The fair debutante was well received, and the melodrama gave great satisfaction to a good house. The extravaganza of Billy Taylor followed, in which the lovers of a hearty laugh wera amply gratified by the drolleries of Lazar, Douglas, and Mrs. Lambert.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Lazar (actor, vocalist, manager); Harriet Lambert (actor, vocalist); New Queen's Theatre (Adelaide)

PIECES: Therese, the orphan of Geneva (Payne)

[Advertisement], Adelaide Times (1 April 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207115288 

NEW QUEEN'S THEATRE . . . EASTER MONDAY - GREAT NOVELTY.
MR. COPPIN in THREE PIECES. This evening, Monday. April 1, 1850 . . .
SONG - MRS. RICHARDS . . . [REDACTED] SONG - MR. EVANS.
To conclude with the Burlesque Extravaganza of BOMBASTES FURIOSO.
King Artoxomenous - Mr. Lazar; Bombastes - Mr. Coppin; Distaffina - Miss Lazar . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Coppin (actor, manager); Dorothea Richards (vocalist); Rachel Lazar (actor, dancer)

[Advertisement], South Australian (19 August 1850), 3

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NEW QUEEN'S THEATRE . . . MR. & MRS. CAMERON, IN ROB BOY.
Positively for this night only. This Evening, Monday, August 19, 1850 . . .
The Scottish Drama of ROB BOY . . . (With the original music.)
[REDACTED] Song - MR. EVANS . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Samson and Cordelia Cameron (actors, vocalist)

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (21 January 1851), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4775721 

QUEEN'S THEATRE. WEDNESDAY EVENING, JAN. 22, 1851 . . .
Dance - Mrs. Young. After which Mr. Purdon will appear on THE SLACK ROPE.
Comic Song - Mr. Evans . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Jane Eliza Young (dancer); Queen's Theatre (Melbourne)

"KILMORE [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT]", The Argus (11 February 1851), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4776118 

Thursday the sixth day of February, in the year or our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-one, shall aye, be a black day in our calendar, not all the fabled powers of the waters of Lethe being of sufficient potency to steep our senses in forgetfulness to the overwhelming destruction which has fallen upon this, with many other devoted portions of Victoria . . . A company of Thespians, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Mr. Elrington and Mr. Moss en route for Sydney with a cart filled with the necessary paraphernalia for their vocation, which they intended following at the various towns upon their journey, were surprised by the flames on the Big Hill, and the whole of their wardrobe, &c. was destroyed. The only articles snatched from the burning being a cornopean and a violin. Such have been the results of the fire hereabouts . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Black Thursday bushfires (VIC, 6 February 1851); Richard Elrington (actor)

[Advertisement], The Melbourne Daily News (11 February 1851), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226521519 

QUEEN'S THEATRE. Unprecedented attraction - Concentration of talent.
Under the immediate patronage of the R. U. O. C.
MR. & MRS. EVANS have the honour to announce that their first JOINT BENEFIT
will take place on Wednesday, 12th February, 1851 . . .
THE Performances will commence with a Grand Romantic and Historical Drama of intense interest (never before performed in these colonies,) and entitled the
DRAGON KNIGHT, or the Admirable Crichton & the Queen of Beauty After which, in conclusion, MR. MORTON KING (who has in the kindest manner accorded his services on this occasion) will appear, for the last time in Melbourne, in the favorite farce called SYLVESTER DAGGERWOOD, or, The Mad Actor . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Morton King (actor)

[Advertisement], The Melbourne Daily News (8 March 1851), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226521231 

QUEEN'S THEATRE. THIS EVENING SATURDAY . . .
a splendid serious Ballet, entitled THE MOUNTAIN SYLPH.
Eiola, the Mountain Sylph - Mrs. Young.
Pas Suel - Mrs. Young.
Comic Dance - Mr. Evans.
Highland Reel - By the Characters.
To be followed by Comic Duet - Mr. and Mrs. Evans . . .

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser (27 March 1851), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91914386 

Theatre Royal, GEELONG . . . will open for
The Winter Season, On Monday Evening, 31st March, 1851,
The Theatre having been taken under a Lease by MR. LOCK . . .
The performances will commence with the much admired Drama of the
ADVOCATE; OR, THE Maiden of Geneva.
THERESE - the oprhan of Geneva, Mrs. W. Evans.
(Whose recent performances in Melbourne have been hailed wuth the most enthusiastic applause, by crowded audiences) . . .

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser (4 April 1851), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91913973 

Theatre Royal, GEELONG . . . On FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 1851 . . .
The Interlude will consist of MR. W. EVANS, the celebrated Congo Minstrel,
will sing one of his Rombo Sombo [REDACTED] Melodies, with Bone Accompaniments . . .

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser (7 April 1851), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91918649 

Theatre Royal, GEELONG . . . On MONDAY, APRIL 8, 1851 . . .
The interlude will consist of
Comic Irish Song - Mr. W. Evans.
Pas de Deux - Miss Howard and Mrs. Stubbs.
[REDACTED] Melody - Mr. W. Evans.
Dance, Mazourka - Mrs. Stubbs . . .
J. H. S. LEE, Manager; W. LOCK, Lessee.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Herman Selwyn Lee (actor, manager)

[Advertisement], Empire (3 January 1852), 2

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ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE . . .
The public are respectfully informed that Mrs. W. Evans, from the Queen's Theatre, Melbourne, will make her first appearance at this Theatre on Monday, January 5, 1852, in the drama of WALTER TYRREL, in which Mr. Nesbitt will also appear.

ASSOCIATIONS: Francis Nesbitt (atcor); Royal Victoria Theatre (Sydney)

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (8 November 1854), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91862636 

THEATRE ROYAL . . . WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY EVENINGS, November 8th and 9th.
The performances will commence with the celebrated musical drama of ROB ROY MACGREGOR.
Rob Roy MacGregor Campbell - Mr. C. K. Mason.
Helen MacGregor - Mrs. W. E. Evans.
Favourite Interlude by the Ethiopian Minstrel, MR. W. EVANS . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Kemble Mason (actor, d. NY, USA, 1875)

"THE THEATRE", Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (9 November 1854), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91858972 

Yesterday evening the musical drama of Rob Roy was acted at the Theatre. The part of Rob Roy was taken by Mr. C. Kemble Mason, who delineated the character of this bold, but at the same time honorable freebooter, with much force and effect. Mrs. W. Evadne Evans personated Helen Macgregor, and portrayed with much ability the masculine daring combined with feminine softmes, which formed the two principal features in the character of Macgregor's wife. The Baillie Nicol Jarrie of Mr. Chapman was a most excellent piece of acting, and was well sustained throughout. Mr. Elrington as Rasleigh Osbaldistone, most correctly conveyed to the mind of his audience the deep cunning and villany of which the character of Rasleigh is composed. Mr. Clement White as Francis Osbaldistone, acquitted himself satisfactorily in several songs which he sang. The rest of the characters were creditably sustained. The evening's amusements concluded with the farce of "Whirligig Hall."

ASSOCIATIONS: Clement White (actor, vocalist)

"THE THEATRE", Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (25 November 1854), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91861493 

. . . Mr. W. Evans, the well known singer of negro melodies, sung a song with respect to the late trial of Mackay V. Harrison, in which the matter was dealt with in a very clever, pungent, witty manner. The song was received with continued bursts of applause.

ASSOCIATIONS: James Harrison (editor of the Geelong Advertiser); on the case, see "SUPREME COURT, MELBOURNE", Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (15 November 1854), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91858808 

And for a song on the case, perhaps even the song in question, see "ORIGINAL POETRY", Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (11 December 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91862367 

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (28 February 1855), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article698471 

For Three Nights Only. THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES.
MRS. EVADNE EVANS, whose success at the Royal Victoria Theatre has been pronounced perfect.
MRS. HOWARD, from the Royal Victoria Theatre.
MR. BRUTON, from ditto ditto.
MR. STEWART, from ditto ditto.
MR. HAMMOND, from ditto ditto.
MR. RUSSELL, from ditto and California.
MR. WM. EVANS, from ditto.
THE above Artistes, from the Royal Victoria Theatre, have the honor to announce to the inhabitants of East and West Maitland, and its vicinity, that they will give
THREE THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES, at the Rose Inn, Maitland, the first of which will take place on
THURSDAY, THE 1ST MARCH, when will be presented the Nautical and Musical Comedy of
THE WATERMAN. Tom Tug - Mr. Stewart. Mr. Bundle - Mr. Hammond. Robin - Mr. Bruton.
WILHEHINA. - MRS. EVADNE EVANS. MRS. BUNDLE - MRS. HOWARD . . .
SECOND NIGHT, FRIDAY, 2ND MARCH, 1855.
Theatrical Performances, AT THE "ROSE INN," MAITLAND . . . .
The whole to conclude with a new Burlesque Extravaganza, written expressly for Mr. W. E. Evans, entitled
THE MASQUERADE BALL!!!
"Sambo Hit-em-hard," a black pot boy, cast from nature in Bronze; Mr. Wm. Evans.
"Sphinx," Mr. Steward. Rest of Characters by Company . . .
In preparation for Saturday, "Black Eyed Susan," and other novelties . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Stewart (vocalist, actor); J. W. Bruton (actor, vocalist)

"ASHTON'S CIRCUS", Freeman's Journal (18 August 1855), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article115555217 

This popular place of amusement draws a large concourse of spectators who appear highly delighted with the wonderful feats of horsemanship performed there. On Wednesday night last, Mr. W. Evans (late agent to Mr. Ashton), took his benefit, when he was greeted by a crowded house. This gentleman proceeds shortly to Bathurst for the purpose of establishing a Theatrical Company in that important town, in which undertaking we wish him every success.

ASSOCIATIONS: James Ashton (circus proprietor)

[Advertisement], Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (25 August 1855), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62051984 

Royal Prince of Wales Theatre, BATHURST.
First appearance of MRS. W. EVADNE EVANS, The Celebrated Tragic Actress, from the London and American Theatres.
MR. WILLIAM EVANS, the Lessee respectfully directs the attention of the inhabitants of Bathurst and its vicinity to a continuation of attraction hitherto unattempted here.
This evening, THURSDAY, AUGUST 30th, 1855, will be presented Richard Laton Shiel's sublime Tragedy in five acts, entitled
EVADNE; OR, THE HALL OF STATUES. EVADNE - MRS. W. EVADNE EVANS.
To conclude with laughable farce entitled
THE RENDEZVOUS. SOPHIA - MRS. W. EVADNE EVANS.
TO THE PUBLIC. Mr. William Evans begs most respectfully to announce to the inhabitants of Bathurst and its Vicinity, that he has leased the above popular place of amusement and begs to assure them, that no exertion or expense will be spared to render the entertainment worthy the support of the Public.
Acting Manager, Mr. W. EVANS; Stage Manager, MR. T. HALL; Leader of the Orchestra, MR. G. CHITTENDEN, Jun. . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Chittenden junior (musician)

[Advertisement], Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (13 October 1855), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62051045 

Prince of Wales Theatre. Monday Evening, October 15th, 1855.
Under the Patronage of the United Irishmen of Bathurst.
For the Benefit of MR. WILLIAM EVANS. Great Combination of Talent.
The Prince of Wales, and Fairchild's Company in one night.
The Ethiopian Serenaders and Creole Beauties will also appear.
THE Entertainments will commence with the Musical Vaudeville, entitled
THE SWISS COTTAGE, In which MR. FAIRCHILD & MADLLE. LORETTE will appear . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Fairchild (vocalist, actor); Miss Lorette (vocalist, actor)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (12 January 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62049823 

Bathurst is at length favoured with a dramatic company of superior pretentions, both as regards respectability of character and talent . . . and in introducing Miss Fanny Young, Messrs. Russell, Daniels, Jones, and King to those of our readers who have imbibed a relish for the drama, we can assure them that we prefer appealing to their judgment rather than to their sympathies. The first appearance of these artistes before a Bathurst audience look place on Thursday last, the pieces selected being "A Kiss in the Dark," "Perfection," and the "Dead Shot" . . . The female characters were effectively represented by Mrs. Evans and Miss Fanny Young . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Fanny Young (actor, dancer, vocalist); Charles King (actor); Benjamin Napthali Jones (actor)

[Advertisement], Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (22 March 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62050739 

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE, Mrs. Whitton's, Commercial Hotel. Saturday Evening, March 22.
A SPLENDID PERFORMANCE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. and MRS. C. KING . . .
Favorite Song - Mrs. King
Popular Song - Miss Fanny Young
[REDACTED] Melody - Mr. Evans
The whole to conclude with (for positively the last time this season) the Musical Extravaganza entitled the INVISIBLE PRINCE . . .

[Advertisement], Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (12 April 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62051633 

PRINCE of WALES THEATRE, AT MRS. WHITTON'S. This (Saturday) Evening, Apl. 12.
MISS A. M. QUINN . . . MR. J. H. VINSON . . . FAVOURTITE SONG - Mr. EVANS . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Anna Maria Quinn (actor, vocalist); James Hetters Vinson (actor)

[Advertisement], Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (19 April 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62053382 

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE AT MRS. WHITTON'S.
TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 22ND, 1856. A Grand Performance for the FAREWELL BENEFIT OF MR. WILLIAM EVANS.
On which occasion, MISS A. M. QUINN AND MR. JAMES H. VINSON, Have kindly volunteered their services . . .
MRS. FRANK ANDREWS, Who has kindly volunteered in a choice selection of favorite Songs.
New Negro Melody - Mr. W. Evans . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Mrs. Frank Andrews (vocalist)

"PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE", Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (17 May 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62051229 

On Thursday, the 8th inst. a performance was given at this Theatre for the benefit of Miss A. M. Quinn and Mr. J. H. Vinson . . . After some songs by Mrs. Andrews, Miss Stewart, Miss Fanny Young, and Mr. Evans, which were received with great applause, Miss Quinn came forward and delivered the following address: -
"Music, be hushed! let catgut cease to trill;
I come to speak a Prologue if you will . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Eliza Stewart (Ellis) (vocalist)

[Advertisement], Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (31 May 1856), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62051214 

NOTICE. VILLAGE OF PEEL. MR. W. EVANS' travelling Theatricals, from the Prince of Wales theatre, Bathurst, purpose giving a few performances, at Mr. W. H. Suttor's Woolshed, during the races, (12th and 13th June next), where he hopes to see many of his friends.

[2 advertisemente], Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (14 January 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62050456 

ASHTON'S ROYAL CIRCUS. WEDNESDAY EVENING, JAN. 14 . . . FOR THE BENEFIT MR. W. EVANS.
MR. W. EVANS will appear as Clown; also in a daring act of Horsemanship, first time in Bathurst . . .

ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS. PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. THURSDAY, Jan. 15th, 1857.
For the Benefit of Mr. D. F. BOLEY, (Late of the Backus Minstrels) . . .
MR. JAMES ASHTON, has gloriously consented to repeat his elegant Drawing-Room ENTERTAINMENT . . .
Second night of the successful Burlesque Negro Opera of OH HUSH! or NEGRO ASSURANCE,
in which that established favourite MRS. W. EVADNE EVANS (who has again volunteered her valuable assistance) will sustain the part of Rose.
The Orchestra will be under the able direction of Mr. Chittenden . . .
Second night of HAMLET THE BLACK PRINCE OF DENMARK,
As played by the Backus Minstrels, throughout the United States and the Colonies.
Hamlet - W. A. Porter; Ghost - D. F. Boley; Queen - T. P. Brower; Polonious - Dave Casson . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Dorrel Fair Boley (serenader); Backus Minstrels (troupe)

[Advertisement], Portland Guardian and Normanby General Advertiser [VIC] (21 December 1857), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64570068 

THEATRE ROYAL, At the Large New Room MAC'S HOTEL. TUESDAY EVENING, DEC. 22ND, 1857.
Positively the last night. MRS. EVADNE EVAN'S BENEFIT . . .
[REDACTED] Son, (Portland Gals) - MR. W. EVANS . . .
J. T. STREETON, Manager. W. EVANS, Responsible Agent . . .

[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (23 July 1858), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197088044 

RED HILL MUSIC HALL, FOREST CREEK. FRIDAY JULY 23, 1858 . . .
the Star Company having arrived, comprising the following artistes -
Miss KATE WARDE, MRS. EVADNE EVANS, MRS. GILL, MR. J. H. VINSON, T. FAWCETT, W. H. CULL, J. HOOPER, T. ANDREWS, W. E. EVANS, T. WOODBY, MASTER GILL . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Kate Warde (actor, vocalist)

"CLUNES (From our own Correspondent), 8th June", The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (12 June 1860), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66056375 

Last evening a company of theatricals from Back Creek made a very successful effort to amuse us, at least as far as those who paid them a visit were concerned. Mrs. Evadne Evans, Miss Eliza McDonald, Messrs J. Selby, Bendall, Neilson, C. O'Brien, Gardiner, were the performers, and merited the applause they obtained in their rendering of "Time tries all," and "Nan the Good for Nothing." In the latterpiece Mrs. Evadne Evans was particulary excellent. Mr. W. Evans gave a few Ethiopian allusions by way of an interlude and obtained a deserved encore. Mr. Clarke, however, fairly astonished us by his performances on the violin - the solo of "The Cuckoo" was rendered admirably and duly appreciated by his hearers. Mr. Evans announced that he would visit Clunes again on Tuesday and Wednesday next . . .

"CLUNES (From our own Correspondent), 2nd August", The Star (7 August 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66057512 

. . . This evening at the Lyceum Theatre, Mrs. Evadne Evans, Messrs. Dale, Evans, and Clarke, appeared; Mr. Murray, whose none appeared on the bills, was detained on Back Creek by influenza. The company, small as it was, judiciously gave us a hearty good laugh at some of the absurdities written by Buckstone and Clytie. The farces were well rendered, and met with the effect aimed at. Mr. Evans's Irish songs and negro delineations were multiplied to the tune of half a dozen at least . . .

[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser [Beechworth, VIC] (19 January 1861), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112916237 

STAR THEATRE. BEECHWORTH . . . MELBOURNE-FAVORITES.
A Grand Theatrical Performance will take place at the Star Theatre on Saturday, January 19th, 1861 . . .
When the following talented Artistes will appear . . .
MR. EVADNE EVANS, The celebrated Irish Comic Singer . . .
MR. B. RICKARDS, From the Melbourne Theatres
MRS. EVADNE EVANS, From the United States . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Benjamin Ricards (actor)

"EVANS' DRAMATIC TROUPE", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (23 January 1861), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112916266 

This company are now on a tour through this district, and from the high enconiums passed on the merits of Miss Albertine and Mrs. Evadne Evans, by the Colonial and American Press, we feel assured that their talents will be appreciated in the various localities they intend to visit.

"Local Intelligence", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (26 January 1861), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112916297 

Mr. Evans's Dramatic Company will again perform this evening, when a more successful performance may be anticipated than that of last week, considering the difficulties under which they labored. The company has been re-organised, and a decided success may be expected.

"SUDDEN DEATH OF AN ACTOR", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (25 March 1861), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154886629 

Yesterday morning, a little after nine o'clock, Mr. Benjamin Ricards, lately one of Evans' Dramatic Company, expired suddenly while in the act of conversation with Mr. Nicholas, the brewer. From the evidence furnished at the magisterial inquiry, held in the afternoon before John Phillips, Esq., J.P., at the Court-house, it appeared that the deceased had determined to leave his dramatic friends and remain in Deniliquin, hoping to be able to establish a school and obtain a livelihood in a more settled mode than heretofore. He had called on Mr. Nicholas, and was in conversation on the subject, when he suddenly fell backwards, and, being instantly raised, was found to be dead. Mr. Noyes, the medical practitioner, was immediately sent for, and as quickly attended, but the vital spark was irrevocably quenched, and the poor player's life-drama finished. Mr. W. Evans deposed that he had known the deceased since 1849 [sic, ? 1859]; he had been witness's partner; and said that deceased had complained for the last three weeks of a pain in his chest, but he had been somewhat better since he had been in Deniliquin. He was a married man, but had been living separate from his wife for some time. At Waligunyah, where they had played lately, deceased heard that his wife, whom he supposed had gone to England, was still residing in Melbourne. From that time deceased appeared gradually to break down. Deceased, he believed, came originally from Bath, where in 1850-52 he carried on the business of an auctioneer. Witness thought deceased had lived somewhat fast during his life. The above was corroborated by other members of the theatrical company . . . Pastoral Times, March 22nd.

"ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE", The Sydney Morning Herald (27 September 1862), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13234788 

Mr. Charles Gardiner has determined to prolong the circus season for six more nights, during which, in addition to the usual performances of the equestrians, acrobats, rope dancers, and the other great attractions of his strong and well-organised troupe, he purposes to bring out dramatic pieces, in which the cooperation of the members of his own company, and of the late dramatic company will be rendered available. On Monday the piece so produced will be Timour the Tartar, in which the whole of Mr. Gardiner's splendid stud, and the grace and agility of his numerous practised equestrians of both sexes will be displayed in the performance. Mrs. Evadne Evans will then make her debut as Zorilda - a leading equestrian and speaking part . . .

"MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. MR. PAYTONS BENEFIT", The Ballarat Courier (21 August 1878), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article210370100 

There was another good house to the Glassblowers exhibition last night, and those who attended it had a very pleasant evening . . . To-night will be the last of the season, and it is announced as the benefit to Mr. William Evans, sometimes styled "The Irish King;" their well-known and popular manager. Mr. Evans is an old Ballarat identity; he was known to the theatre-going public of Ballarat twenty-five years ago as the finest Irish comedian and negro character delineator of his time, and we hope that his old friends, and new ones too, will on this occasion show that they have not forgotten an old favorite.

"ATTEMPTED SUICIDE", Bendigo Advertiser (4 March 1880), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88881809 

The Melbourne correspondent of the Geelong Times says: - William Evans, the well-known theatrical agent, cut his throat on Monday, while suffering from indisposition, presumed to be caused by free living. His condition is critical.

"POLICE. FITZROY. MONDAY", Mercury and Weekly Courier (20 March 1880), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59576853 

William Evans - Attempted suicide. Discharged to the care of his wife.

Marriage solemnized in the parish of St. Peter, Melbourne, in the year 1880; register, 1878-83; St. Peter's Eastern Hill

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/9732/images/43331_1831109387_0175-00037 (PAYWALL)

No. 3069 / [22 March 1880] at 30 Gertrude St. / William Evans / Widower [since] 1864 / [no children by former marriage] / [born] Inniskillen Ireland / Agent / [age] 51 / Fitzroy / [son of] Richard Evans / Serjeant, [and] Sarah Morris
and Elizabeth Harper / Widow [since] 1873 / [3 boys by previous marriage] / [born] Donegal Ireland / 48 / Fitzroy / [daughter of] Robert Nelson, Mechanic, [and] Fanny Barr . . .

"Funeral Notices", The Argus (24 March 1880), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5979599 

THE Friends of the late Mr. WILLIAM EVANS, theatrical manager, and the brothers of Mistletoe Lodge, and the order in general, U.A.O.D., are respectfully invited to follow his remains to their last resting place, the Melbourne General Cemetery. The funeral procession is appointed to move from his late residence, 38 Gertrude street, Fitzroy, THIS DAY (Wednesday, 24th), at a quarter to 2 o'clock punctually . . .

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Ballarat Star (26 March 1880), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199824618 

One of the oldest identities in the theatrical world, and one who in his his day had seen ups and downs innumerable, has just passed away and joined the great majority. Mr. William Evans, singer, actor, and manager, better known amongst the profession as "The Irish King," died on Tuesday in the Melbourne Hospital, after a lingering illness. Poor Evans' last engagement was with Miss Ella Carrington and C. H. Taylor's "Stay Leaves [sic, Stray Leaves] Combination," lately on tour in New Zealand, where the deceased gentleman had to leave them through ill health. On his return to Melbourne, his illness so increased, both mentally and bodily, that he was taken to the care of the Hospital authorities. He was buried at the Melbourne Cemetery yesterday afternoon. The primary cause cause of Mr. Evans's sickness was a domestic affliction, which so unhinged his mind that he attempted to take his life by cutting his throat.




EVELYN, Alexander John (Alexander John EVELYN; A. J. EVELYN)

Poet, lyricist, songwriter

Born ? Ireland, c. 1828
Arrived Sydney, NSW, by May 1853
Died Sydney, NSW, 1857

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Alexander+John+Evelyn+c1828-1857 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EVELYN-Alexander-John (shareable link to this entry)


Documentation:

"ASSAULT ON THE COLONIAL SECRETARY", Empire (15 October 1856), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64978172 

Alexander J. Evelyn appeared, on bail, to answer the charge of having in the Domain, on Monday last, assaulted Henry Watson Parker, Esq., Colonial Secretary, with a horsewhip . . . The defendant was then committed to take his trial for the assault on Mr. Parker, at the next Court of Quarter Sessions. Bail was allowed, the defendant in £100, with two sureties of £50 each.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Watson Parker (Colonial Secretary)

"NEW SOUTH WALES", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (6 December 1856), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154870889 

We have Sydney papers from Monday to Wednesday last. They contain nothing of special interest. Mr A. J. Evelyn, the youug man who assaulted Mr. Parker, the Premier, in the street some time ago, has been convicted and sentenced to six months' imprisonment.

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (20 February 1857), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12992333 

At half-past 1 p.m , on Thursday, the 19th February instant, at 68, Macquarie-street, after a long and painful illness, borne with great fortitude, Alexander John Evelyn, late of Trinity College, Dublin, aged 29 years.

"DEATH OF MR. EVELYN", Empire (20 February 1857), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60277502 

It is with feelings of peculiar pain that we announce the death of Mr. A. J. Evelyn, the gentleman whose name was before the public, a short time ago, in a prosecution for an assault on the Colonial Secretary. Mr. Evelyn arrived in the colony three or four years ago, and was engaged as editor of a weekly paper, the Illustrated Sydney News, during the best days of that publication. In that capacity he became acquainted, with a few gentlemen of literary tastes who discovered beneath a cold reserve of character many excellent qualities of mind and heart which attached them to him in ties of enduring friendship. After the publication of the Illustrated News ceased, Mr. Evelyn obtained employment in the Survey Office, which appears to have been most unsuited to his habits and character. Oppressed by the feeling that he had been sorely aggrieved in connection with that department, he unhappily committed the assault for which he was tried at the Central Criminal Court, and sentenced to six months' imprisonment. Persons, who knew his proud spirit and fragile constitution, feared for the result of this confinement; and in about a fortnight from his conviction the generous sympathies of the present Attorney-General were enlisted on his behalf, and he was liberated. The mischief, however, was done; Mr. Evelyn never rallied in spirit again, and towards the close of January he took to his bed where yesterday he died. Mr. Evelyn was a true poet; many of his bursts of feeling in this way were of the most delicate beauty. We give one of the last - some lines written in Darlinghurst gaol, and placed in our hands a short time afterwards: -

WE, TOO.

One Greek struck down ten Persians here,
Upon this narrow sea-washed plain -
Well! why keep wondering, and fear
The like will ne'er be done again?
Whoso, whene'er the invader's cry
Rolls landward with the rolling foam,
Is fixed to beat him back or die,
May make a Marathon at home.

When Moses, on the sacred hill,
Beheld the living tree on fire,
The miracle was great - but still,
We, too, to wonders may aspire.
Whoso, as Nature's priest, doth stand
With reverend mind and feet unshod, -
To him the world is holy land,
And every bush burns with the God.

The young poet had no friends in the colony, but though dying of a wounded spirit among strangers, he was affectionately attended in his last moments by Mr. Stenhouse, Dr. Woolley, Mr. T. G. Rusden, M.P., Mr. Dyer, of the School of Arts, and some other gentlemen. Mr. Evelyn was twenty-nine years of age.

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Dyer (secretary, Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts); John Woolley (professor, Sydney University)


Works (selected):

English Alice, a poem in five cantos by Alexander John Evelyn (London: William Pickering, 1852)

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=_60wAQAAMAAJ (DIGITISED)

[Review], Tait's Edinburgh magazine (August 1852), 510

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=CUQFAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA510 (DIGITISED)

"ORIGINAL POETRY", Illustrated Sydney News (17 June 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63614472 

SONG: THE LITTLE GIRL I LOVE.
By Murray's banks I met her first,
Gath'ring the sweet wild flowers,
Herself the sweetest flower that grows,
In all Australian bowers.
And by the crystal Murray's banks
Should you e'er chance to rove,
Then haply you may meet her too
The little girl I love . . . [3 more verses] . . .
IGNOTUS.

By Murray's banks, an Australian ballad, the poetry by Alexander John Evelyn, the music composed, and dedicated to Captain Cadell, by S. H. Marsh (Sydney: Marsh, [1854])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/16894429 

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-166193354 (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: Stephen Hale Marsh (composer); Francis Cadell (explorer, in 1853 was one of the first to navigate the Murray River from its mouth to Swan Hill in a steamer)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (29 July 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12951676 

NEW SONGS. - By Murray's Banks, and When the Swallows. Just published. H. MARSH and CO.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Marsh (musicseller, publisher, pianist, composer)

[Advertisement], Empire (9 November 1854), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60199778 

BAZAAR, ROYAL HOTEL. Programme for THURSDAY, November 9 . . .
PART II . . . New Australian Song, Mr. J. Fairchild, "By Murray's banks" - S. H. Marsh . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Fairchild senior (vocalist)

[Advertisement], Empire (2 March 1855), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60180264 

MR. HENRY MARSH'S Soiree Musicale, at his Private Concert Rooms, George-street, on SATURDAY, 3rd March, 1855 . . .
PROGRAMME . . . PART II . . . Song - "By Murray's Banks," Signor Spagnoletti. - S. H. Marsh . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Ernesto Spagnoletti senior (vocalist)

"EDEN-LAND [AN UNPUBLISHED BALLAD BY THE LATE A. J. EVELYN", The month, a literary and critical journal 1/1 (1858), 29-30

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-607370078/view?partId=nla.obj-607396363#page/n34/mode/1up (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Sheridan Moore (editor, The month)




EVERETT, James (James EVERETT)

MARSHALL, John (John MARSHALL)

GLANVILLE, Richard (Richard GLANVILLE)

CHITTY, Robert (Robert CHITTY)

Gallows hymn singers, bushrangers

Executed Sydney, NSW, 16 March 1841

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EVERETT-James-and-companions (shareable link to this entry)


Documentation:

"EXECUTION", Australasian Chronicle (18 March 1841), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31731207 

On Tuesday morning the six bushrangers, James Everett, Robert Chitty, John Marshall, Richard Glanville, John Shea, and Edward Davies, who were convicted at the last criminal sittings of the wilful murder of John Graham, at Scone, on the 21st December last, all paid the forfeit of their lives by expiating their offences on the scaffold. An immense crowd was collected to witness the last awful scene of these men's career . . . At a few minutes past nine o'clock the wretched men were conducted from their cells to the area in front of the drop, where they knelt for some time in the exercise of their devotions. Chitty, Everett, Marshall, and Glanville, were attended by the Rev. Mr. Cowper and the Rev. John Elder; Shea by the Very Rev. Mr. Murphy; and Davies, being of the Jewish persuasion, was attended by Mr. Isaacs, the Jewish Rabbi . . . After about ten minutes spent in devotion they arose, and Everett in a very hurried manner ran up the steps leading to the scaffold, and was followed by Chitty, Glanville, and Marshall; they all four in a loud and clear voice sung the first verse of the hymn commencing "Awake my soul, and with the sun" . . . A few minutes more were spent in devotion, and then the ropes were adjusted and the caps drawn over their faces; they still continued (particularly Everett and Glanville) in loud and apparently fervent prayer till the bolt was drawn, and they were launched into the presence of their Maker. They all died almost without a struggle.




EWART, Thomas (Thomas EWART; Mr. EWART; Tom EWART)

Tenor vocalist, musical amateur, professional musician, choral conductor, shipping agent

Born ? England, c.1825/28; son of Robert and Margaret EWART; ? baptised St. Cuthbert, Carlisle, 13 May 1827
Active Melbourne, VIC, by November 1853
Married Katherine ANDERSON (GAARRIQUES), St. James's cathedral, Melbourne, 29 October 1857
Died (suicide) Melbourne, VIC, 14 November 1878, "more than 53"/"about 50"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Thomas+Ewart+d1878 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EWART-Thomas (shareable link to this entry)


summary:

Thomas Ewart probably arrived in Melbourne in 1852 or 1853, and he was first documented singing at the opening of the new organ at St. Francis's cathedral, in November 1853. He was a founding member of the Melbourne Philharmonic Society, and its regular tenor soloist until mid 1861, whereafter he was succeeded by Edwin Exon. The committee had noted their thanks for his previous service at the general meeting in January 1861, probably in response to his apparently recent decision to pursue singing professionally.

In this, however, he was largely unsuccessful, and was insolvent in November 1861, from want of employment. He continued to take public engagements, however, serving as choirmaster of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Carlton, occasionally appearing in popular concerts in Melbourne, as well as in oratorio and concerts in Geelong, Ballarat, and central Victoria.


Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Banner (15 November 1853), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article179481956 

Opening of the New Organ in St. Francis's Cathedral, LONSDALE STREET.
THIS Magnificent Instrument, just erected by Mr. Henry Smith, will be opened on TUESDAY Evening, 22nd inst., with a Grand Selection of Sacred Music from the works of Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Rossini, &c.
PRINCIPAL VOCALISTS:
Mrs. Testar, Miss Mirabella Smith, Miss Martin,
Mr. T. Ewart, Mr. Henry Smith, Mr. Loughnan, Mr. Hacket,
Assisted by a Chorus of Fifty Voices, several Members of the Philharmonic Society having kindly offered their services on this occasion . . .

"EXHIBITION CONCERTS", The Age (6 November 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154853692 

Handel's oratorio, the Messiah, was performed by the Philharmonic Society, on Friday evening, in the Exhibition Building to a numerous, and highly respectable audience. The cast of the orchestra was the same, as at the former concert, with some additions in the solo department . . . The allegro movement in the overture was taken a little too fast: when this is the case, it is apt to throw the audience off their guard, and in a measure deprive them of the power of properly appreciating the announcement in the opening recitative, "Comfort ye my people;" this and the following air, "Every Valley" was sung by Mr. Ewart, in his usual manner . . .

"PERFORMANCE OF SACRED MUSIC", The Argus (14 March 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4805582 

Last evening a subscription concert was given at the Mechanics' Institution, by the Philharmonic Society . . . The programme of the evening consisted of selections from Handel's "Samson" . . . The bass songs, belonging to Manoa and Harapha, were divided between Mr. Hackett and Mr. Biggs; those of Samson being sung by Mr. Ewart, whose tenor is of an excellent quality. "Total Eclipse," and "Thus, when the Sun," were tendered admirably . . .

"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", The Age (18 April 1856), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154867546 

On Wednesday evening the Philharmonic Society held their second subscription Concert for the year to a brilliant audience of about six hundred. The Exhibition building never presented a more animated appearance . . . The two works produced on this occasion have not hitherto been heard in Australia - probably not south of the equator - . . . Spohr's Last Judgment . . . [and] . . . Mendelssohn's gem "As the Hart Pants" . . .

The principal soloists were our old favorite Mrs. Testar, Mrs. Goodliffe, Mr. Ewart, and Mr. Kaye, who have all secured for themselves a solid reputation in sacred music. In the "Last Judgment" Mrs. Testar shone especially in the solo, "O, thou art God alone," in the delivery of which she was visibly affected; and in conjunction with Mr. Ewart, in the beautiful duet, "Oh Lord, remember my affliction," won deserved plaudits for the feeling manner in which it was delivered. The quartett, "Blessed for ever," was a perfect gem of vocalisation, in which this accomplished vocalist divided approbation with Mrs. Goodliffe, and Messrs. Ewart and Kaye . . .

"THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Age (2 August 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154873229 

The Philharmonic Society held the third subscription concert for the year, in the Theatre Royal, on Friday evening. The attendance was good but not crowded, a result we hoped to have seen considering the attractive character of the oratorio selected for the occasion - Judas Maccabaeus. It is exactly one hundred and ten years since Handel wrote this splendid oratorio . . . The heavy duties at the opera throughout the week prevented Mons. Laglaise from getting up his part as Judas Maccabaeus so satisfactorily as he would wish. He therefore felt himself compelled to decline it, and Mr. Ewart at the last moment kindly took the duty. His exceedingly creditable treatment of the difficult part assigned to Judas, received a hearty recognition from the audience. Equally successful was he in the duet with Madame Bishop, "From the dread scene" . . .

"MELBOURNE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Argus (4 March 1857), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7145534 

. . . Beethoven's Grand Mass in C formed the first part of the concert, and was listened to with marked attention. The soloists were Mrs. Testar, Mrs. Goodliffe, and Messrs. Ewart, and Farquharson. The sublime and magnificent strains of the Gloria in excelsis were more effectively given, the beautiful phrases of the qui tollis peccata mundi miserere nobis, especially so. The quoniam tu solus concluded the whole with great spirit, the chorus deserving unqualified praise. The Credo, the Sanctus, and the Agnus Dei were equally commendable . . .

"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", The Age (25 June 1857), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154821086 

Mendelssohn's great sacred work "Elijah" was produced for the first time in Melbourne, on Tuesday, evening, by the members of the Philharmonic Society . . . Mr. Ewart gave with great feeling and effect the tenor solos. Those in which he most distinguished himself were the "If with all your hearts" and "Then shall the righteous" . . .

"THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Argus (25 June 1857), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7134162 

. . . Mr. Ewart's voice was effective in the tenor recitatives, but we cannot say that his rendering of the two difficult airs "If with all your hearts" and "Then shall the righteous" gave complete satisfaction. We believe, however, that practice and proper training would put him on an equality with the best interpreters of sacred vocal music . . .

"MARRIED", The Argus (30 October 1857), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7141235 

On the 29th inst., at St. James's Cathedral, by the Rev. John Freeman, Thomas Ewart, Esq., of Melbourne, to Katherine, eldest daughter of the late John Anderson, Esq., of Liverpool, and relict of Francis John Garriques, Esq., of Jamaica.

"THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Age (7 January 1858), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154859584 

The Philharmonic Society gained new laurels on Tuesday evening by their admirable interpretation of Mendelssohn's grand oratorio "Elijah" . . . The tenor parts were most ably sustained by Mr. Ewart, who sang with great fervor, the recitative of Obadiah "Ye people rend your hearts," and the lovely air which immediately succeeded it "If with all your hearts ye truly seek me." This gentleman adds to excellent taste, the results of a careful course of training, which have rendered one of the best exponents of the tenor parts of sacred writings, whom we possess . . .

"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S PERFORMANCE IN AID OF THE INDIAN RELIEF FUND", The Argus (3 February 1858), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7145993 

. . . Mr. Ewart gave the famous "Sound an alarm" with more energy than we had given him credit for. His voice seems to be improving, and he is earning for himself a legitimate reputation . . .

"MELBOURNE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Argus (31 March 1858), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7292067 

. . . [in "Mozart's Twelfth Mass"] The tenor solos were taken by Mr. Ewart, a gentleman of whom we have had the pleasure of speaking on more than one occasion, and who appears to improve every time we hear him. His voice is powerful and, generally speaking, of good quality, especially in the middle register. He is, perhaps, a little deficient in style and finish, but with the organ he evidently possesses, these are excellences which, with due cultivation, time will furnish. The "Sanctus" and the "Agnus Dei" were very meritoriously rendered. In the "Engedi," Mr. Ewart appeared to still more advantage, especially in the opening recitative, "Jehovah! hear, oh hear me," and the expressive air, "My heart is sore within me" . . .

"MELBOURNE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Argus (2 June 1858), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7295538 

. . . The "Stabat Mater," [Rossini] that most perfect specimen of modern continental sacred music, formed the third portion of the concert . . . Mr. Ewart's "Cujus Amicus" [Cuius animam] was carefully and cleverly delivered . . .

"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Argus (27 December 1858), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7306933 

The performance of the "Messiah" by this society on Christmas eve has now grown into a custom . . . The tenor passages were sustained by Mr. Ewart, whose useful services to the society are deserving of much praise. This gentleman, though neither a brilliant nor a finished vocalist, is painstaking and correct in the highest degree. His chief fault is the negative one of not imparting a due proportion of emphasis where required; but even in this particular he has much improved . . .

"SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERTS", The Age (31 January 1859), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154837057 

. . . The vocal element in the concert was supported by Miss Juliana King and Mr. Ewart. The former had the advantage of a good instrumental accompaniment, and sang as encores to her songs "I am a merry Zingara," and "Bessie Gray." With Mr. Ewart she sang Wade's pretty duett, "I've wand'red in dreams," and for an encore engaged with him in a comic duett. Mr. Ewart must not let his desire to be useful and accommodating tempt him to imperil his deserved repute as a vocalist, by the repetition of any similar miscalculation. This gentleman sang very pleasingly as an encore to his "Tom Bowling," Shield's touching little air "The Thorn" . . .

"THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Argus (16 March 1859), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5677972 

Handel's "Israel in Egypt" was performed last night, for the first time in Melbourne . . . Mr. Ewart, whose connection with this association dates from its commencement, and who, without any pretension to distinction, has exhibited a progressive improvement at every fresh meeting of the society, undoubtedly secured to him last night the chief portion of credit. He gave the opening recitative not only with care, but with much more expression than he has been in the habit of displaying; and in the delivery of the inspiriting air "The enemy said I will pursue" he employed a dramatic earnestness which astonished those who have had occasion to regret his ordinarily almost mechanical intonation. He was very unanimously encored in this air . . .

"OLYMPIC THEATRE", Bell's Life in Victoria and Sporting Chronicle (10 September 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201375448 

Last Monday evening Mr. Fred. Younge took his benefit, the entertainments on the occasion consisting of the comedy of "Weak Points," a very pleasing musical melange, in which Miss Octavia Hamilton, Mrs. Younge, and Mr. Ewart took part, and the good old farce of "The Windmill" . . .

"THE PEOPLE'S CONCERT", The Age (19 September 1859), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154828712 

The second People's Concert, held on Saturday evening in the Trades' Hall, Lygon street, on Saturday evening, was reasonably well attended. The programme contained several novelties, and though not numerous in its items, it was nearly doubled by encores. The artistes engaged in its interpretation were Miss Hamilton, Miss James, Mr. Ewart, and an efficient glee party. One of the novelties of the evening was the singing by Mr. Ewart of Linley's song "Riflemen Form!" - founded on the well known words by Tennyson. As an encore, Mr. Ewart sung the fine old air "The Thorn," written by Shield, which he trolled forth with the happiest effect . . .

"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", The Argus (8 December 1859), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5693201 

. . . Mr. Ewart's delivery of the air, "Then shall the righteous shine," as well as his excellent declamation in "Man of God," showed that he had made the tenor role of "Elijah" the subject of careful study . . .

MELBOURNE (From our own Correspondent) Saturday, Dec. 31, 1859", Geelong Advertiser (3 January 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148787644 

The Military Concert given this afternoon in aid of the funds of the Lying-in-Hospital is a success of a most marked character. The Botanical Gardens on no previous occasion has been so patronised, this being due in some measure to the season of the year. The concert commenced at three o'clock, and was proceeding when this report closed. The vocalisation of Mr. Ewart in the song of "The White Squall," the grand duet from "Il Trovatore," by Miss Hamilton and M.r Farquharson, and the trio from the opera of the "Mountain Sylph," "This Magic Wove Scarf," by Miss Hamilton and Messrs. Farquharson and Ewart were rapturously applauded . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (26 January 1861), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5697028 

CARD.- MUSICAL ACADEMY, Mr. and Mrs. EWART, Cecil-street south, Emerald Hill.

"MELBOURNE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", ,The Argus (31 January 1861), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5697179 

. . . the committee acknowledge the valuable services rendered to the society by Mr. Ewart . . .

[News], The Argus (10 April 1861), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5699215 

The Melbourne Philharmonic Society gave their first subscription concert for the year in the Exhibition Building last night . . . Mr. Ewart was in good voice, and sang the air, "In native worth," very satisfactorily . . .

[Advertisement], The Herald (24 July 1861), 8

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THEATRE ROYAL. Solo Lessee and Director, Mr. W. S. Lyster.
GRAND MENDELSSOHN FESTIVAL Will be held on TUESDAY, 30th JULY, 1861,
By LYSTER'S GRAND OPERA COMPANY, And the MELBOURNE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY, Numbering in all over 300 PERFORMERS.
On which Occasion the Superb Oratorio of ELIJAH Will be given in a Style never before attempted in the Colony . . .
PRINCIPAL VOCALISTS.
Madame Lucy Escott - Soprano
Miss Georgia Hodson - Contralto
Miss Bailey - Soprano
Miss Mortley - Soprano
Mr. Henry Squires - Tenor
Mr. Williams - Tenor
Mr. Ewart - Tenor
Mr. Farquharson - Bass
Mr. Angus - Bass
Honorary Conductor, Herr Elsasser.
Honorary Organist, Mr. Louis L. Lewis.
Wednesday, 31st July, HAYDON'S CREATION
Will be given in the same Style of Magnificence and with all the abovenamed Artists,
which will positively be the Last Appearance of the OPERA COMPANY, prior to their Departure for Sydney, on Thursday, 1st of August.

"POLICE . . . DRUNKENNESS", The Argus (6 August 1861), 1 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5702771 

William Smith, Euphemia Thompson, Eliza O'Flaherty, and Thomas Ewart, were lined 5s. each.

"INSOLVENT COURT", The Argus (13 November 1861), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5705873 

Thomas Ewart, of Emerald Hill, musician. Causes of insolvency - Want of employment and pressure of creditors. Assets, £25; liabilities, £402 7s.; deficiency, £377 7s. Mr. Shaw, official assignee.

[News], The Argus (16 January 1863), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6482711 

The "Royal Italian and English Opera Glee Company," formed of the minor members of Mr. Lyster's opera troupe, gave a concert at the Prahran Town-hall last evening. Although the audience was not so numerous as could have been wished, there was a good deal of merit in the performance. None of the performers excepting Mr. T Ewart appeared to be familiar with a concert-room, but this did not affect their singing, which was marked throughout by well-sustained precision. The majority of the pieces were selections from operas, the soloists being Messrs. T. Ewart, Herr Sprinckhorn, and Messrs. Baker, Nathanson, and Ramsden. The pianist, Her Stockmeyer . . .

[News], The Argus (5 September 1865), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5772541 

The third concert this season of the Philharmonic Society will take place, at the Exhibition-building, to-night, when "The Creation" will be performed. The principal vocalists are Miss Bertha Watson, Mrs. Fox, Mr. T. Ewart (who takes the place of Mr. Exon), Mr. C. Blanchard, and Mr. S. Angus.

"DEATHS", The Australasian (17 February 1866), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article138045239 

EWART. - On the 8th inst., at 6 Carlton-street, Margaret Jane, infant daughter of Thomas and Katherine Ewart, aged five months.

"MELBOURNE PRESBYTERIAN YOUNG MEN'S ASSOCIATION", The Age (27 March 1866), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article155045649 

. . . Throughout the evening the proceedings were pleasantly enlivened by the performance of sacred music. Mr. Bohn presided at the harmonium; and the choir of St. Andrew's Church, presided over and led by Mr. Ewart, "discoursed music" most successfully . . .

"INQUESTS. SUICIDE THROUGH DRUNKENNESS", The Age (16 November 1878), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199352943 

Mr. Candler yesterday held an inquest at Emerald-hill upon the body of Thomas Ewart, who died in the hospital on the previous day from the result of self-inflicted injuries. The deceased was a musician, over fifty years of age, and he lived at the Hit or Miss Hotel, Clarendon-street. On the previous day he cut his throat, making a large wound. He admitted that he had cut it himself with a razor found in the room. The deceased had been drinking heavily lately. Mr. A. Murray, resident surgeon of the Melbourne Hospital, deposed that when deceased was admitted to the hospital he was very weak, and died three hours afterwards. The cause of death was disease of the lungs, accelerated by the wound in the throat. The jury returned a verdict to the effect that deceased committed suicide whilst of unsound mind.

"TOWN TALK", Geelong Advertiser (21 November 1878), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article147321698 

Referring to the recent suicide in Melbourne of a man named Thomas Ewart, the Ararat Advertiser says: - He was a well-known vocalist. To those who remember the Philharmonic Society's concerts at the old Exhibition building, in William-street, when Octavia Hamilton was the soprano, Sarah Flower contralto, and Farquharson the basso, the tenor needs no naming, but to other readers and the younger colonists he may have been heard of as Tom Ewart. At the time of his fame he was unequalled in Victoria in his particular line, but a series of misfortunes followed his career year after year until they appear to have culminated of late in transactions that evidently unhinged his mind. In the hey day of his prosperity his genial qualities made him hosts of friends, but, as usual, adverse circumstances led to their alienation, and pecuniary difficulties for a lengthened period preceded his death.

"Philharmonic Societies", The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (10 October 1885), 767

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article162818238 

. . . The Melbourne Philharmonic Society has existed for more than 31 years of the 50 which mark the life of the colony of Victoria. One at least of its founders still lives, the tenor singer, Mr. G. F. Smith, who sang "The Death of Nelson" when the Metropolitan Liedertafel visited Sydney, about four years ago. In 1853, as on one Sunday morning a gentleman was walking through the bush track from Sandridge, past what is now Emerald Hill, on his way to church, in Collins-street, he heard some one singing "Comfort ye," in a tent; made his way to the spot, and found a young man with "Messiah" in hand, a recent arrival from England. This was Mr. Thomas Ewart, afterwards for many years the principal tenor at the society's concerts. During the rest of his walk the gentleman had visions of musical glories for Melbourne. After the service he spoke with the organist upon the subject; and as Dance originated the London Philharmonic, so W. G. Dredge, at whose house the first meeting was held, was one of the founders of the Melbourne Philharmonic. Mr. T. J. Sumner and Charles Vaughan were among the original members, and the difficulty of finding a room for rehearsal was arranged by each member becoming a member of the Mechanics' Institute, and receiving in exchange the use of the hall once a week . . .




EWENS, William (William EWENS; W. EWENS; Mr. EWENS)

Amateur vocalist, coach-maker, publican

Born Chichester, England, c. 1810
Married Sarah SPILLER (1812-1860), St. George's, Bloomsbury, London, 21 October 1832
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 26 September 1839 (per Prince Regent, from London, 6 June)
Died Adelaide, 6 July 1848, aged 38

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=William+Ewens+d1848 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EWENS-William (shareable link to this entry)


Summary:

Ewens and his family arrived in South Australian with his father-in-law, Robert Spiller (1790-1847), and young brother-in-law Emanuel Spiller. Also on the ship was George Bennett, and he and Ewens were billed as both recently arrived "from Chichester" when they assisted at Charles Platts's lecture on music in October 1839.

Ewens then appeared for Platts and Bennett at what was billed as the first professional concert in Adelaide in February 1840, joining William Edwards in singing glees and catches, and giving as a solo Rodwell's Maiden, I will ne'er (from Paul Clifford).

While licensee of the Plough and Harrow in Rundle-street, he continued to sing regularly at concerts and public events until shortly before his death in 1848.

The Register noted that there was no music at his funeral:

we were disappointed . . . as, we confess, we expected the members of the Choral Society would have sung a requiem over the body of one who had so often infused the soul of harmony into their proceedings.


Documentation:

? Baptisms in 1810, St. Peter the Less, Chichester, Sussex; register 1769-1812; West Sussex Record Office

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/618758:62121 (PAYWALL)

William, son of Charles & Mary Ewens, November 1st . . .

Marriages solemnized in the Parish of St. George, Bloomsbury, in the County of Middlesex in the Year 1832; register 1826-37, page 96; London Metropolitan Archives;

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/2525377:1623 (PAYWALL)

No. 291 / William Ewens of this Parish and Sarah Spiller of this Parish
were married in this Church by Banns this [21 October 1832] . . .

Baptisms solemnized in the Parish of St. Pancras Chichester in the County of Sussex in the year 1838; register 1813-38, page 104; West Sussex Record Office

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/105578745:62129 (PAYWALL)

No. 827 / Feb'y 11th / Walford / [son of] Will'm & Sarah / Ewens / St. Pancras / Coach builder . . .

Extracts from a letter from William Ewens, Tam-O'Shanter Place, Adelaide, 13 October 1839, to his mother and brother, Chichester, England; transcribed Ewens 1960, 9-10

http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/86541 (DIGITISED)

. . . We embarked at 4.30 p.m. on Thursday, 6th June, 1839, at St. Katherine's Dock, Blackwall, and dropped anchor in Holdfast Bay 26th September. We saw no land from Lands End Cornwall till Kangaroo Island, and spoke no ship all the way.

Many of our passengers were sorely disappointed that the Captain did not put in anywhere; now we feasted our eyes with the sight of land and all wanted to write to their friends.

We landed on the 28th at the Port Landing place and had our first dinner next day, St. Michaelmas Day. We had roast pork, new potatoes, greens, turnips and beefsteaks. Ships at anchor on our arrival were Anna Robertson, Recovery, Asia, City of Adelaide and Somersetshire, the Lady Lilford and the Dumfries have arrived since. The Dumfries you will remember was lying just behind the jetty when we were in Katherine Docks.

Here we are, thank God in the land of South Australia and most of us in pretty good health and spirits. We suffered a good deal on board; the children had the measles and then followed a fever which carried off 22 of the nursling children and we had two grown persons die. Our Doctor was a very young man.

Our poor children suffered very much on the voyage, but they are now getting over it fast. Poor Billie (aged 6) has been very ill, he can scarcely walk but now is gaining strength quickly. How I felt for you knowing you would expect to hear from us and at the same time I wished you could see us sailing along so beautifully till we passed the Cape of Good Hope; for certain the boat would have lived all the way to the Cape, it was so fine; but afterwards from the Cape to our destination we had some very rough weather, but we had a little fine too, it was then early in the Spring. I kept a log of the voyage but I have had part of it torn out when in a few days sail of our new country. Dear Mother you shall always have a letter on the water to you and in my next you shall have an account of our passage from England.

It is most certainly a beautiful country and the town is far more built upon than I expected to find it. There are some very nice houses built, and many building; in time it will certainly be a fine town and the views of the country are really beautiful. No gentleman's park can look so handsome; we have most beautiful views of the hills. Mt. Lofty is just in front of our house and a range of beautiful hills as far as we can see.

We are as yet doing nothing in the way of business as our goods are to arrive in the William Barras before we can set about much business and then we shall open a storehouse to get rid of our goods, but we are about buying a piece of land to put us up a house and store. Land is very dear in the town; quarter of an acre in any inconvenient part is worth £100. There are a great many gigs and small carriages out here already and no one to repair them or do them up.

It won't do for people to run headlong into business when they first arrive in Adelaide, there are any amount of sharpers looking out to catch the flats, but they must get about, hear and learn and gain information; and that you may get in any company almost from the rich man to the bullock driver; all are talking about property and business. There is great gain to be made in sheep and all sorts of cattle.

We have found great many of our English acquaintance out here; some of them doing very well. I want to procure some flower seeds to send to you for Miss Hawkins as I promised. Most certainly there are some beautiful flowers here and shrubs. Also there are Turkey, Ducks, Quail, Widgeon, parrots and birds of all sorts. Parrots are so beautifully feathered. I have already seen several snakes and have killed two of them. We have plenty of fish of all sorts, they are the cheapest thing we can buy. Here the herbage is famous for cattle, a bullock taken from the Drays, worn out with scarcely a whole skin on his bones, turn him out this time of the year and he will be fat for the butcher in a month or 5 weeks. The meat is good here, plenty of beef, veal, lamb, mutton, pork and fowls, but they keep the price up so high, 5/- for a single fowl. People here will hardly thank you for your custom, they take no notice of you laying out a pound with them. Everybody seems very independent of one another.

We all went to (Trinity) Church, some in the morning and some in the evening. The Clergyman (Mr. Howard) seems to be a very good disposed kind gentle sort of man. I have been to his home with Geo. Bennett; some of the congregation wanted to establish a choir, but many he said liked rather congregational singing. Mr. Bennett has fair promise of doing well with his teaching. Both of us sang at a lecture given on Music (by Mr. C. Platts) and we have promised to sing at a Concert to be given for the benefit of the Adelaide Infirmary.

[Ewens 1960 note]: To this letter his young friend, George Bennett, added a footnote, asking that Mr. Ewens' mother would oblige him by letting his friends in Chichester know of his safe arrival, and saying that he was well, and already had a pupil or two.

"MECHANICS' INSTITUTE", South Australian Register (19 October 1839), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article27440903

[Advertisement], Adelaide Chronicle and South Australian Advertiser (18 February 1840), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article195859660 

CONCERT - at Mr. SOLOMON'S Rooms, in Currie-street.
Programme of Messrs. PLATTS and BENNETT's Concert, Wednesday Evening, 19th instant: -
Part First.
OVERTURE - "Samson" - Handel.
GLEE - A LADY; Messrs. EWENS, BENNETT and EDWARDS, "Here in cool grot." - Mornington.
SONG - Mr. EDWARDS, "Mariners of England - Neukomm.
SOLO - Violin, Mr. BENNETT - Mori.
DUETTO - A LADY and Mr. PLATTS, - "E fia Fer" - Mercadante.
GLEE - A LADY, Messrs. EWENS and PLATTS, "The Wreath." - Mazzinghi.
OVERTURE - "Henry the Fourth." - Martini.
Part Second.
OVERTURE - "Men of Prometheus." - Beethoven.
ROUND - A LADY, Messrs. EWENS, PLATTS and EDWARDS, "Yes, 'tis the Indian drum" - Bishop.
SONG - Mr. EWENS, "Maiden, I will ne'er." - Rodwell.
DUETT CONCERTANTE - Violin and Piano, Messrs. PLATTS and BENNETT, "Air from Zelmira" - Herz & Lafont.
CATCH - Messrs. EWENS, PLATTS, BENNETT, and EDWARDS, "Would you know." - Webbe.
FINALE - "God save the Queen."
Tickets, 7s. each, to be hail at the newspaper offices, and of Messrs. Platte and Bennett, Crippen-street, near the church.

"FIRST PROFESSIONAL CONCERT", South Australian Register (22 February 1840), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article27441216

. . . Mr. Ewens, who is a steady, and evidently a good musician, sustained his part in several glees, and sung a very sweet English song by Rodwell, the name of which we forget at this moment, with great simplicity and taste . . .

[Advertisement], Southern Australian (9 February 1841), 1 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71614085 

Concert.
MESSRS. EDWARDS & BENNETT
BEG respectfully to inform the Gentry and Public of Adelaide and its vicinity, that their
CONCERT will take place in the large room in the South Australian Company's Building, Rundle-street, on
WEDNESDAY, February 10, 1841.
The principal Performers will be -
Mme. ELLIOTT, AND A LADY AMATEUR, Mr. EDWARDS, Mr. EWENS, Mr. LEE, Mr. ELLIOTT, Mr. BENNETT, AND OTHERS.
No pains will be spared to render the Orchestra as complete as possible . . .

[Advertisement], South Australian (13 August 1841), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71615140

CONCERT.
Under the immediate Patronage of His Excellency the Governor.
MESSRS. EDWARDS AND BENNET Beg to announce their intention of giving a CONCERT OF SACRED MUSIC, In the large Room of the South Australian Company's buildings, Rundle-street.
ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 13th, 1841.
Principal Performers: Mrs. ELLIOT, and a Lady Amateur.
Messrs. EDWARDS, EWENS, LEE, POOLE, ELLIOT, and BENNETT, assisted by Gentlemen Amateurs.
PROGRAMME. PART 1ST . . .
QUARTETT - Mrs. Elliot, Messrs. Edwards, Ewens, and Poole - Thou art gone to the Grave - GREATOREX.
AIR - Mr. Ewens - I know that my Redeemer liveth - HANDEL . . .
CHORUS - And the Glory - HANDEL.
PART 2nd . . .
ANTHEM - Lady Amateur and Mr. Ewens - Hear my Prayer - KENT . . .
TRIO - Messrs. Edwards, Ewens, & Bennett - Disdainful of Danger - HANDEL.
GRAND CHORUS - The Heavens are telling - HAYDN . . .

"THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY'S PLOUGHING MATCH", South Australian (8 August 1845), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71602368

. . . Many good toasts were given, and songs sung; among which, we should not omit to mention some beautiful glees by Messrs. Ewens, Harward, and Bennett . . .

"THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY", South Australian Register (9 August 1845), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article27450701

. . . The entire evening was spent in the most cheerful manner. Several gentlemen, besides Messrs. Ewens, Bennett, and Harward, contributed their vocal talents to the harmony of the meeting . . .

"LOCAL INTELLIGENCE", South Australian Register (15 December 1847), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48543520

St. John's Church was reopened last Sunday morning, by the Rev. Mr. Bagshaw, who preached from John iv., 24, and chiefly rested on the origin and utility of the book of common prayer. The congregation was but small, owing to the extreme heat of the day, and Trinity Church not being closed, as had been at first arranged. The music was magnificently conducted by Mr. Bennett, with his rich-toned harmonia, and the singing finely performed by Messrs. Ewens, Mitchell, Yams, Harward, and Hornabrook, who kindly volunteered their services for the occasion. The public of Adelaide are certainly indebted to these accomplished singers for the numerous instances in which they have aided benevolent purposes by their talents . . .

"DIED", South Australian Register (8 July 1848), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48729267

On Friday morning at his residence Unley, of consumption, after a lingering illness, Mr. William Ewens, aged 38 years, leaving a widow and large family to lament his loss. The deceased was a native of Chichester, and a chorister of the Cathedral for several years; he was also an old and much respected colonist, and has died greatly regretted by a large circle of friends. His funeral will take place on Sunday morning, when it is the intention of his brother Odd Fellows, and the members of the Choral Society to follow him to the grave.

"LOCAL INTELLIGENCE", South Australian Register (12 July 1848), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48726230

The funeral of Brother Ewens, of the Hope Lodge of Oddfellows, M.U., took place on Sunday last, as arranged by the District Officers. A strong muster of brothers attended at half-nast nine in the morning, at the Lodge Room, and after the usual ceremonies started for the residence of the late brother in Unley. P.G.M. Wicksteed, supported by D.P.G M Dyke and C.S. Hillier, headed the melancholy procession, which, under the guidance of the District Marshal, P.G. Ashton preserved throughout a propriety befitting the solemn occasion. The remains of the deceased brother were conveyed in a hearse to St. John's Church, the brothers following, where, we confess, we were disappointed, as we expected the members of the Choral Society would have sung a requiem over the body of one who had so often infused the soul of harmony into their proceedings. Brother Woodcock read the burial service in his most impressive manner, and the procession then followed the body to the Cemetery. The Rev. Jas. Farrell and several other gentlemen joined on the way. The oration was read at the grave by the P.G.M., who appeared to be deeply affected. The funeral arrangements were calculated to reflect great credit oh the Order, and we noticed several strangers who seemed struck with the number (between 80 and 100) and evident respectability of the brethren in procession.


Bibliography and resources:

L. J. Ewens, Prince Regent: The barque Prince Regent, 395 tons, Capt. Evans, London to Port Adelaide, South Australia, June-September 1839; a record of some early South Australian colonists, her passengers (Adelaide: The Pioneers' Association of South Australia, 1960)

http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/86541 (DIGITISED)

[9] Extracts from a letter dated 13th October, 1839, written by William Ewens, from Tam-O'Shanter Place, Adelaide, soon after the arrival of the PRINCE REGENT . . . [see transcript in Documentation above]

[17] . . . William Ewens, with his wife, the eldest daughter of Robert Spiller, and three small sons, came from Chichester, and with his wife's parents and their two sons and a daughter, made a double family of ten persons, in some ways acting as a unit in their emigration. Within a few months the families divided, and Ewens opened his carriage-making business on Acre No. 80, in Rundle Street, near King William Street, where he erected a 60 ft. by 25 ft. workshop, with smithy and paint room and his residence. He brought with him a painter, named William Bush, who continued to live in with, the family for some time. A sister of Bush's, Charlotte, also came as a domestic, but she left to get married within six months.

In the Colonial financial troubles of 1841, William Ewens wrote that Governor Grey was a foolish young man who was ruining the Colony. His, as he wrote, was a middling business, so he was not overset as many others were. In 1844, however, he retired from the carriage-making and took a lease of the Plow and Harrow Hotel, and held the licence with an improving business for three years, when he sold out and bought two acres of land on the Unley Road with the idea of resuming his old trade. However, he immediately built the Unley Inn next to the previously licensed old Thatched Cottage. He took out a licence, but within four months he died at the age of 37. He left his widow with seven children, the eldest fifteen. Mrs. Ewens left the Inn and lived [18] privately with her family until her death thirteen years later. George Bennett, the Music Master, was almost a protege of William Ewens, and had great encouragement from him in his vocal enterprises. Mr. Ewens, from his remarkable voice training as leader of a Cathedral choir and his easy delivery, was Bennett's greatest standby in public concerts and dinners, while in the singing of excerpts from Handel's Messiah and other clasical work he stood far above any others in Adelaide. Ewens and Bennett joined the Oddfellows Society in 1842, and this fraternity did a great deal towards improving the musical appreciation of the settlers, Bennett's trio in particular being in very frequent demand. The Ewens family worshipped at Trinity Church until St. John's was opened in 1842, when William Ewens wrote "Bennett and I still attend Church there and give a hand in the singing." He was buried from St. John's Church, the Reverend Mr. Farrell and the Reverend Mr. Woodcock both officiated at the West Terrace Cemetery, where Frederick Wicksteed, Grand Master of the Oddfellows recited the Oration to the assembled brethren. Four grandsons of William Ewens enlisted for service in the Boer War, 1899-1902, one being killed in the field on his first day in action. In the Greater Wars since then many of his descendants took a proper part, one great great grandson was lost with H.M.A.S. Sydney. Some of his descendants have attained success as Vocalists and in Radio, and a great grandson in Canberra is the Acting Solicitor-General to the Commonwealth . . .




EWING, Alexander (Alexander EWING; Alick EWING; A. C. EWING [sic])

Pianist, composition competition judge (Gawler Music Prize), composer, commissariat officer

Born Aberdeen, Scotland, 3 January 1830
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 24 May 1857 (per R. M. Mills, from London, 9 February)
Departed Adelaide, SA, 19 May 1860 (per Young Australian, for Hong Kong)
Died Taunton, England, 11 July 1895

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Alexander+Ewing+1830-1895 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

http://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n00075798 (WorldCat identities)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EWING-Alexander (shareable link to this entry)


Summary:

Alexander Ewing (1830-1895), best known musically as composer of the famous hymn tune assigned to Jerusalem the golden in the 1861 first edition of Hymns ancient and modern. He had composed it Aberdeen in 1853, for another J. M. Neale translation, "For Thee, O Dear, Dear Country," originally in 3/4 time, and he is said to have objected to the 1861 assignment, being completely unsuited, "pathetic, not triumphant".

In his late twenties, Ewing spent 3 years in Adelaide, as a member of the Commissariat staff, from May 1857 to May 1860. Evidently a capable pianist, he was first documented as appearing in public, playing with fellow amateur pianist and professional public servant Francis Dutton in Osborne's Grand duo on subjects from Les huguenots (1849), and with violinist Richard Baxter White in Vieuxtemps's Fantaisie caprice (1842), in a "grand concert" on 10 June 1858 for the Indian Relied Fund, with also featured visiting artists Maria Carandini and Lewis Lavenu, and other members of their company.

He next performed, again with Dutton and White, at a meeting of the South Australian Institute on 28 July 1858, and he and Dutton were probably also the "amateurs" referred to as performing at another meeting of the institute in September.

Ewing's name was among the published list of patrons for Cesare Cutolo's Adelaide concert on 15 June 1859. But his most important lasting contribution to South Australian music was to serve as one of the judges for the 1859 Gawler Institute music prize. On 4 November 1859, he and fellow judges Dutton, William Holden, and George Chinner, awarded the first prize to Carl Linger for his setting of The song of Australia, as well as choosing 2 other settings by Linger, and one by Cutolo as runners-up.


Documentation:

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE", South Australian Register (26 May 1857), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49763685

ARRIVED . . . Sunday, May 24 . . . The ship R. M. Mills, 874 tons, N. P. Sturges, master, from London February 9. J. Stilling and Co, agents. Passengers - Mr. R. B. Lucas, Mrs. Lucas, family, and servant, Deputy Assistant Commissary-General Monek, and Mr. A. Ewing, Commissariat Staff, in the cabin . . .

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (9 June 1858), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49777025 

"CONCERT IN AID OF THE INDIAN RELIEF FUND", South Australian Register (11 June 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49774419 

. . . An interval of 10 minutes followed this part of the entertainment. That having expired, the Hon. F. S. Dutton and Mr. A. Ewing, played a duet from the "Huguenots" on the pianoforte. Their execution was perfect, the latter named gentleman proving himself to be a master of the instrument to an extent seldom looked for and rarely met with in an amateur. On being encored, the overture to "Zampa" was substituted and played brilliantly . . .

"SOUTH AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE", Adelaide Observer (31 July 1858), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158124182 

. . . The musical portion of the entertainment was divided into two parts, the lecture intervening. The two gentlemen amateurs announced to perform the duo-piano - the Overture to "Massaniello" - were the Hon. F. S. Dutton, Commissioner of Crown Lands, and Mr. Ewing. They were quite competent to do justice to Auber's brilliant music, and their accomplished instrumentation elicited not only an enthusiastic round of applause, but an earnest encore, which was kindly responded to by those gentlemen giving with, if possible, still greater spirit the Overture to "Oberon" by C. M. von Weber. The same gentlemen gave, as a duet on the piano, Schuloff's Victoria Waltz, and each took pianoforte part in duets, with Mr. R. B. White on the violin. While Mr. White drew repeated plaudits for his masterly execution on the violin in an arrangement of the airs from "La Sonnambula" and variations of "Auld Lang Syne," Messrs. Dutton and Ewing were equally and as deservedly applauded for their exquisite performance in the same pieces on the piano . . .

"SOUTH AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE", South Australian Register (23 September 1858), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49782889 

On Wednesday evening last the periodical conversazione, in connection with the South Australian Institute, took place at White's Assembly Room. His Excellency the Governor presided. There were also on the platform the Hon. the Treasurer, the Hon. the Commissioner of Crown Lands, the Hon. C. Davies, Mr. H. Mildred, M.P., the Dean of Adelaide, Mr. J. H. Clark, Mr. Commissariat Ewing, and Mr. N. Hailes, Secretary to the Institute . . . The musical portion of the entertainment consisted of a choice variety of compositions, in which two gentlemen amateurs played prominent parts by their finished performances on the piano . . .

[Advertisement], The South Australian Advertiser (15 June 1859), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article794134 

SIGNOR CUTOLO'S CONCERT AT WHITE'S ROOMS . . . THIS EVENING (WEDNESDAY), June 15. Under the Patronage of His Excellency Sir R. G. Macdonnell . . . A. C. Ewing, Esq. . . .

"GAWLER MUSIC PRIZE", South Australian Register (5 November 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49825647 

The Judges who had undertaken to decide upon the music set to the "Song of Australia" met yesterday, and, after due examination, agreed to the following report: -

"The Judges appointed to award the prize for the best musical composition set to the words of the prize song, entitled "The Song of Australia," met on Friday, the 4th November - present, Messrs. Dutton, Ewing, Chinner, and Holden. Twenty-three compositions were examined, and the prize was unanimously awarded to the composition bearing the motto "One of the Quantity." Those bearing the mottoes "Long Live our Gracious Queen," "Garibaldi," and "Con Amore" so nearly equalled the prize composition in merit that the Judges had great difficulty in coming to a decision.

"Francis S. Dutton.

"A. Ewing.

"Geo. W. Chinner.

"Wm. Holden."

Immediately upon receiving this report we telegraphed to the Secretary of the Gawler Institute to ascertain the name of the successful competitor, and we find from his reply that the composer who has thus distinguished himself is Mr. Carl Linger.

"MUSIC TO THE PRIZE POEM", South Australian Register (7 November 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49823879 

"No. 115. Military and volunteer sub-estimates. Ordered by the House of Assembly to be printed, 27th July 1860", Proceedings of the Parliament of South Australia 3 (1860)

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=lZMtAQAAMAAJ&pg=PR83 

. . . the saving is effected . . . by reducing the number of Privates from 96 to 65, and departure of one of the Commissariat Staff (Ewing) . . .

[Advertisement], Illustrated London News (14 March 1863), 15

JERUSALEM THE GOLDEN. Sacred Song. Blockley's only authorised edition of this popular Hymn, beautifully Illustrated, 2s. 6d. Composed by ALEXANDER EWING. Inscribed to the Lord Bishop of Argyll. Published by J. BLOCKLEY, Park-road, Hampstead; Cramer, 201, Regent-street.

[Obituary], The Times [London] (16 July 1895); copied Dundee Evening Telegraph (17 July 1895), 2

Lieutenant-Colonel Alexander Ewing, Staff-Paymaster, who died Taunton on the 11th inst., was the only son Alexander Ewing, M.D., of Tartowie and Aberdeen, was born in 1830. After studying at Heidelberg, where he devoted himself chiefly to music and the German language, he decided to join the Commissariat Department on the outbreak of the Crimean War, and was sent out to Constantinople. Here his abilities as a linguist rendered his services very useful. Bishop Alexander Ewing, of Argyle and the Isles, was his father's cousin, and assisted his relative on Dr. Ewing's death. It may be interesting to some readers to mention the fact that during Alexander Ewing's absence abroad the Bishop sent his cousin's well-known setting of the hymn "Jerusalem the Golden" to the editors of "Hymns Ancient and Modern," and, owing to the cousin's bearing the same Christian name, the Bishop was commonly credited with having composed the tune. He next served during the campaign in the North of China, 1860, and received the China medal. He also served in the operations against the Taeping rebels near Shanghai in 1862, and was present at the taking of the stockade of Nahzain . . .

[Obituary], The Bookman [London] (1895), 130

The death is announced of Lieut.-Col. Alexander Ewing, whose first wife was Juliana Horatia Gatty, the famous author of "The Story of a Short Life." Lieut.-Col. Ewing was himself a notable man. In an article in the Aberdeen Free Press, by Mr. William Carnie, it is mentioned that in the fifties Ewing began law in a firm - Messrs. J. & A. Blaikie - then well-known over the whole north of Scotland. "But it was not in this connection that 'Alick' (as he continued to be fondly called) won popularity and held special place. Daily to be seen in Union Street, his slim, daintily-dressed figure, cane in hand, claimed admiring attention from the initiated, for, as he appeared at concerts, he early obtained and justly sustained he early obtained and justly sustained the reputation of being the most talented young musician in the city." He composed a tune which was published in "Hymns Ancient and Modern," and is sometimes called "Ewing," and at other times "Argyle." It is generally set by editors to the verses "Jerusalem the Golden," also it perhaps brings out with finer feeling the section of the same Latin hymn beginning "For thee, O dear, dear country." Ewing eventually decided to join the Commissariat Department of the army, and went out to Constantinople in 1855, during the Crimean war. He afterwards served in China and South Australia. He returned to England in 1866, and in 1867 married Miss Gatty . . .


Musical works:

Hymn tune "Ewing", Hymns ancient and modern . . . [first edition] (London : J. Alfred Novello, 1861), no. 142

https://archive.org/stream/modeance00chur#page/n207/mode/2up 

Jerusalem the golden, the poetry by Bernard De Morlaix, translated by J. M. Neale; the music composed by Alexander Ewing (London: John Blockley, [1863])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/5843398 


Bibliography and resources:

R. G. McCutchen, Our hymnody: a manual of the Methodist Hymnal (New York: Abingdon Press, 1937), 513

At the close of a meeting of the Aberdeen Harmonic Choir, Mr. Ewing approached Mr. Carnie, its distinguished leader, and told him he had been trying his hand at hymn-tune writing, asking that the tune be sung by the choir. This was done, and it was found acceptable. He had set the tune to the part of Bernard's hymn beginning "For thee, O dear, dear country," not "Jerusalem the golden," the part of the same hymn to which it is now universally sung. It was written in 3 time . . .

Thomas E. Blom (ed.), Canada home: Juliana Horatia Ewing's Fredericton letters, 1867-1869 (Vancouver: University of British Columbia Press, 1983)

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=JsZlU6lONYoC (PREVIEW)

"Alexander Ewing (composer)", Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Ewing_(composer)




EWING, Robert Kirkwood (Robert Kirkwood EWING; the Rev. R. K. EWING)

Presbyterian minister (later Anglican priest), amateur musician, songwriter

Born near Glasgow, Scotland, c.1823
Arrived Australia, c. 1840
Died 10 April 1899, aged 76

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Robert+Kirkwood+Ewing+d1899 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EWING-Robert-Kirkwood (shareable link to this entry)


Documentation:

"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", Launceston Examiner (7 February 1857), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36300417 

The Fourth Quarterly Concert of the Launceston Philharmonic Society came off last evening at the Cornwall Assembly Rooms. There was a large attendance, and late comers had much difficulty in securing seats. The pieces selected were of a pleasing character, and were given with a spirit and taste which reflect much credit upon the Conductor and the Society generally. Considering the short time the society has been in existence, it is evident that considerable labor on the part of Mr. Adams and diligent practice by the members must have been necessary to produce so pleasing a result. There were voices distinguishable last evening which promise well to repay the trouble of cultivation. Between the second and third parts his Worship the Mayor, by special request, conveyed to the President, and through him to the members of the Society generally, the thanks of the visitors for the intellectual treat they had experienced. The Rev. R. K. Ewing acknowledged the compliment, and said that though the Society had made considerable progress, they were not yet in a position to practice the kind of music to which they aspired - such as Handel's Oratorios. The Society required considerable augmentation before pieces of that character could be effectively given, and he appealed to the visitors for assistance in carrying out the objects of the Society which had been established more for the good of the community than for the Individual gratification of its members. The Rev. Mr. Brooke ably presided at the piano on this occasion.

"TASMANIAN ANTHEM", The Cornwall Chronicle (10 February 1858), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65728964 

Words by the Rev. R. K. Ewing. - Music by John Adams.

All hail to thee, our Island home,
Bright skies unmatched thy glories dome,
Inviting back, where'er we roam,
Star of the Southern Sea.
All beauty spreads thy woodland's o'er,
Each wave that breaks against thy shore,
Shouts to the world, with glad uproar,
Thou art, and shalt be free.

God guard from foes our native land,
And help us bravely to withstand,
The might and skill of those who band
To crush Tasmania;
And sheltered by the parent arm
Of British power from every harm,
We'll sing, of loyalty the charm,
God bless Victoria.

May peace thy future ages grace,
High Justice ever find a place,
To save thy laws from foul disgrace,
And ever make thee smile.
Religion o'er thy sons preside,
And humble worth, not wealthy pride,
For ever in their midst abide,
God bless Tasmania.

[Editorial], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (13 July 1858), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7297496 

"PROFESSOR ANDERSON IN AUSTRALIA. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ERA", The Era [London, England] (12 September 1858), 10

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000053/18580912/025/0010 (PAYWALL)

Theatre Royal, Melbourne, July 10th, 1858.
Sir, - A letter from your old friend, the Wizard, sent from the other end of the world, may not be unacceptable . . .
The drama, however, meets with its enemies in the shape of narrow-minded bigots, as much so in this new country as in some places in the old. There is the report of a most scandalous illustration of this fact in the Melbourne Argus of to-day [sic, 13 July above]. It is the case of a Presbyterian minister of the name of Ewing, at Hobart-Town, who is brought before the Presbytery charged with various misdemeanours in the eyes of his reverend judges, and among others are the heinous ones of his having lectured at a Mechanics' Institute, become secretary to a Sacred Harmonic Society, and gone once to a theatre in thirty-five years, in order that he might receive a lesson in elocution from Mr. G. V. Brooke. For these deeds his judges have deemed him to be unfitted for his holy office. It appears that his intention to go to the theatre was suspected, that he had to go in disguise, that he was followed and detected by one of his over-righteous congregation. The Argus very justly observes that - "If the notions of clerical propriety, upon which this Presbytery have acted, prevail throughout the churches of Tasmania, it need not be wondered at that the office of the Christian minister is denuded of social influence" . . .

"MUSIC FOR THE MILLION", The Cornwall Chronicle (21 May 1859), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65727768 

"OBITUARY. CANON R. K. EWING", Launceston Examiner (12 April 1899), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39800531 

The Sydney telegrams appearing in yesterday's issue contained brief intimation of the death of Canon Ewing, for many years incumbent of Inverell. This is the Rev. Robert Kirkwood Ewing, for 19 years connected with the Presbyterian Church in Launceston. A native of Scotland, deceased came early in life to the colonies, landing in Sydney when he was only sixteen. In the 40's he settled in Tasmania, and prior to coming to Launceston was an Independent minister at Green Ponds. Later he was induced to join the Presbyterian Church, and about 1847 took the position of assistant to, and eventually succeeded, Rev. J. Anderson at the old kirk in Charles street, where now stand Mr. Walden's offices and stores. His ministrations were so successful there that the capacity of the building was so over-taxed as to render it necessary to erect a larger edifice. In 1850 the foundation-stone of St. Andrew's was laid, and the large sum of £4000 expended in its erection. The pastor threw himself heart and soul into the work, and such was his energy and so indefatigable his efforts in devising and carrying out ways of raising funds that in about 18 months the whole of the cost of the new building was defrayed. For 19 years in all deceased occupied the pulpit of first the old and then the new church, and was succeeded by the Rev. John Gardner. He then crossed over to Melbourne, taking the control of Scott's Private College, and ultimately went to Beechworth, joining the ranks of the Church of England, and being subsequently appointed to Inverell (N.S.W.). He was a canon and rural dean of the Episcopalian Church. Deceased was characterised by marked ability and unbounded energy. He pursued his ministerial labours with great devotion, and especially in the important branch of Sunday-school work. He was a man of many parts, and talents too. An effective orator, it was always a pleasure to listen to what fell from his lips; in addition to which he was a poet, musician, and brilliant conversationalist. The canon some months back paid a visit to Launceston, of which his widow was a resident, being a daughter of Mr. Sanden, Windmill Hill.


Works:

The mode of conducting the praise of God in Presbyterian churches by Alfred Priestley and the Rev. R. K. Ewing (Launceston: Printed by Charles Wilson, 1858)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/37992074 




EWINS, Mary Louisa (Mary Louisa EWENS; Mrs. William EWINS; Mrs. W. EWINS)

Pianist, composer

Born Sydney, NSW, 14 April 1840; daughter of James EWEN (c.1797-1881) and Ann DUNN (1801-1852)
Married William EWINS, Armidale, NSW, 17 January 1859
Died Coburg, VIC, 29 November 1906

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Mary+Louisa+Ewins+1840-1906 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EWINS-Mary-Louisa (shareable link to this entry)


Documentation:

"MARRIAGES", The Sydney Morning Herald (31 January 1859), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13017878 

On the 17th Instant, at Armidale, by the Rev. J. T. Dunne, R.C.M., Mr. William Ewins, of Armidale, to Mary Louisa, daughter of Mr. James Ewen, late of Sydney.

[Advertisement], The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser (8 February 1873), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article189986742 

URALLA TEMPERANCE HALL . . . The Day's Proceedings will be closed by a VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT . . . Mrs. W. EWINS will preside at the Pianoforte . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (19 August 1874), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13345525

MRS. EWINS, accomplished Pianiste, receives pupils. Practice allowed Also engagements at private parties, &c. 274, Forbes street, and H. Buist, tobacconist, King-street.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (28 September 1875), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13364513

JUST PUBLISHED, "THE ARMIDALE GALOP" by Mrs. W. Ewins. Price 2s 6d, by post 2s 8d. To be had of all musicsellers.

[News], The Sydney Morning Herald (29 September 1875), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28400382

. . . We have also to acknowledge the receipt of the "Armidale Galop," composed by Mrs. W. Ewins. The piece is not very difficult, and could be learnt with a little practice by a pianist of ordinary ability . . .

[Advertisement], The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser (1 October 1875), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article187718050 

Armidale Galop. JUST PUBLISHED the ARMIDALE GALOP, by Mrs. W. EWINS; Price, 2s. 6d.; by Post, 2s. 8d. Any Orders for Copies sent to Mrs. W. EWINS, 227, Palmer-street, Sydney, will receive prompt attention.

"CHURCH OF ENGLAND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY", Hawkesbury Chronicle (13 December 1884), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66372156

. . . Miss Lily Perry played a pianoforte solo, "Armidale Galop," and deserved all the applause she got, for her playing was quite brilliant . . .

"DEATHS", The Age (30 November 1906), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201682853 

EWINS. - On the 29th November, at Coburg, Mary Louisa, beloved wife of Wm. Ewins, aged 66 years.


Musical work:

The Armidale galop, for the piano forte, composed by Mrs. W. Ewins, dedicated to friends (Sydney: Published by the composer, [1875])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/37198631 

"This galop has been - prior to publication - played by its Composer, in the circles of the elite, in different parts of New England and elsewhere, and has ever proved a favorite."




EXON, Edwin (Edwin EXON; Mr. E. EXON)

Tenor vocalist, orphanage school superintendent and music teacher, librettist, poet

Born Bath, England, 5 March 1833; baptised St. James's, Bath, 24 March 1833; son of Richard EXON and Elizabeth SANDFORD
Married Frances Judith (Fanny) CHAPPLE, Bath, England, 26 July 1852
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 20 January 1853 (per Winchester, from Bristol, 10 August 1852)
Died Hampton, Melbourne, VIC, 18 May 1910, aged 77

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Edwin+Exon+1833-1910 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-633086 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EXON-Edwin (shareable link to this entry)


Edwin Exon (photograph, detail, of oil portrait, unveiled at Melbourne Orphan Asylum, 1910); State Library of Victoria

Edwin Exon (photograph, detail, of oil portrait, unveiled at Melbourne Orphan Asylum, 1910)

http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/45212 


Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of Saint James Bath . . . in the year 1833; Somerset Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/60857/engl78030_d-p-ba-ja-2-1-14_m_00101 (PAYWALL)

No. 794 / March 24th / Edwin son of / Richard & Elizabeth / Exon / Gallagher's Buildings / Cordwainer . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (14 September 1853), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4796964

EXON. - Mrs. Exon, who came out by the Winchester in January, will hear from her brother by enclosing her address to H. J. Chapple, Post Office, Melbourne.

"BIRTHS", The Argus (10 March 1855), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4805427

On Thursday, 22nd ult., at Prahran, the wife of Edwin Exon, late of Abbey-street, Bath, of a daughter.

"PRAHRAN MECHANICS' INSTITUTION. TO THE EDITOR", The Argus (29 March 1856), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4834212

. . . I remain, Sir, your obedient servant,
E. EXON, Corresponding Secretary, Prahran Mechanics' Institution, 26th March, 1856.

[Advertisement], The Age (26 January 1857), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154823331 

PRAHRAN MECHANICS INSTITUTE.
The New Building will be opened on Monday, 26th inst., at 8 p.m., by his Excellency Sir H. Barkly. The entertainment will comprise a grand concert, at which Mrs. Testar, Mr. John Gregg, Mr. White, and other vocalists will assist. Brief addresses will be delivered by several leading members of the Legislature. Tickets, 7s 6d. For particulars see programme. S. WEBB, E. EXON, Secretaries.

[Advertisement], The Age (8 November 1861), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154900225

VICTORIAN EXHIBITION. SECOND CONCERT BY THE MELBOURNE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY, On FRIDAY, 8th NOVEMBER, When Selections from Handel's Oratorio, JUDAS MACCABEUS, will be performed . . .
Recitative - "So willed my father, now at rest" - Mr. Exon.
Trio - "Disdainful of danger" - Master Cook, Mr. Exon, and Mr. Richardson . . .

"THE MESSIAH. THE PHILHARMONIC", The Argus (26 December 1862), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6482064

The Philharmonic Society gave their tenth annual performance of the people's oratorio, as the "Messiah" has been not inaptly termed, at the Exhibition Building, on Wednesday night . . . The principal vocalists, were Miss Hamilton, Mrs. Batten, Mr. Farquharson, Mr. Exon, and Mr. Angus, and the generally careful manner in which the solo music had been worked up was highly creditable to the performers . . . The tenor part was divided between Messrs. Jackman and Exon, whose careful rendering of the music entrusted to them showed clearly that they had spared no labour in preparing for the performance . . .

"GOOD FRIDAY CONCERT", The Argus (26 March 1864), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5746264

. . . The performance was in two parts. The first was the repetition of Rossini's "Stabat Mater," in nearly the same style as on Tuesday evening last at the Exhibition-building. Except that there was a thought more steadiness in the choruses, especially the last, there was no difference, and the soloists, Miss Emma Howson, Miss Clelia Howson, Mr. F. Howson, and Mr. Exon sang, if anything, better than before; at all events, the admirable acoustic properties of the room gave a tremendous advantage, which added materially to the effect . . .

[News], The Argus (6 December 1865), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5781226

A bazaar, which promises to be a great success, was opened yesterday afternoon in the Exhibition Building, in aid of the funds of the Melbourne Orphan Asylum . . . The bazaar was opened at three o'clock in the afternoon, when about 280 boys and girls, inmates of the asylum, sang several hymns, chants, and rounds with a precision which reflects credit on their instructor, Mr. Exon. After this, selections were given by the Philharmonic Society from "The Messiah" and "The Mount of Olives," Mr. G. R. G. Pringle conducting, and Mr. D. Lee presiding at the organ . . .

"MUSIC", The Argus (23 January 1878), 3s

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5918338

. . . On the following night a concert was given in the Mechanics' Institute, Emerald Hill, by Mrs. J. Bunce, in which Mrs. Smythe, Miss Christian, Mr. Exon, and Mr. S. Lamble took part. Mr. Edward King was leader of the orchestra . . .

"DEATHS", The Argus (19 May 1910), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article10857165

EXON. - On the 18th May, at his late residence, "Elizabeth-house," Grenville-street, Hampton, Edwin Exon, late superintendent of the Melbourne Orphan Asylum, aged 77 years.

"PERSONAL ITEMS", The Ballarat Star (19 May 1910), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article216057678 

"MR. EDWIN EXON", Leader (4 June 1910), 22

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article19648918 

We regret to announce that Mr. Edwin Exon died on Monday, 16 May [sic], at his residence, in Grenville-street, Hampden, at the age of 77 years. He was for upwards of fifty years superintendent of the Melbourne Orphan Asylum. He retired from active work last September, having rendered most valuable services to that institution for a half-century and more. In his younger days he was Melbourne's leading tenor, and was always a devotee of music. His other hobby was chess, and until three years ago he took an active part in tournaments and team matches. He was a member of the Melbourne Chess Club, and was at the date of his death the only survivor of those who had helped to found the club in 1866.


Musical and literary works:

The lost flower found and other poems by Edwin Exon (Melbourne: Evans & Foster, 1862)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/14391932 

The Victorian jubilee ode, written by Edwin Exon, and composed by Alfred Plumpton expressly for the Metropolitan Liedertafel, Melbourne (Melbourne: Allan & Co., [1887])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/209396102 

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/12891738 

Lyrical dramas, poems and translations by Edwin Exon (Melbourne: Samuel Mullen, 1888)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/45530309 

Poems, Edwin Exon (Melbourne: Lothian, 1907)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/15078122 




EYLES, Master (Master EYLES)

Vocalist, comic vocalist, theatre singer

Active Melbourne, NSW (VIC), 1842-43

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Master+Eyles (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EYLES-Master (shareable link to this entry)




EZOLD, William (Friedrich August Wilhelm EZOLD; Frederick August William EZOLD; William EZOLD)

Pianoforte maker

Born Ronneburg, Saxe-Altenburg (Germany), c. 1838
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 1876 (per Whampoa, from London, 24 May 1876, aged "40")
Died Macksville, NSW, 23 October 1907

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=William+Ezold+d1907 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-E.php#EZOLD-William (shareable link to this entry)

THIS ENTRY IS A STUB ON PERSONNEL FIRST ACTIVE IN AUSTRALIA AFTER 1860


Documentation:

Names and descriptions of passengers per Whampoa, from London, 24 May 1876, for Melbourne; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3B512B30-F96C-11E9-AE98-B3137D87B75E?image=102 (DIGITISED)

. . . Ezold William / 40 / Miner / . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (4 September 1876), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5901147 

[Advertisement], Evening News [Sydney, NSW] (1 August 1877), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108185089 

"Macksville Courts", The Raleigh Sun [Bellingen, NSW] (1 November 1907), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article127673017 






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