OBITUARY

New Zealand Times, Volume LI, Issue 11783, 20 March 1924, Page 8

OBITUARY

SIR FREDERICK BRIDGE. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. LONDON, March 18. The death is announced of Sir Frederick Bridge, ihe author of many cantatas and oratorios. Sir Frederick Bridge was knighted in 1897. ITe was born at Oldbury, Worcestershire in 1844, and educated at the Cathedral (School, Rochester. Ho became organist at Westminster Abbey in 1875, and this office he retained until 1918, when he retired with the title Emeritus-Organist of Westminster Abbey. From 1896 until 1922 ho was conductor of the Royal Choral Society in London, and was Gresham Professor of Music from 1890. He also occupied from 1902 tho King Edward Professorship of Music at the London University. Sir Frederick directed the musical side cf tlhe Coronation sorvides, when both King Edward VII. and King George V. were crowned. He was the author of many musical compositions, and he also wrote a number of treatises on musical subjects, the best known being “Twelve Good Musicians,” “The Old Oryes of London,” and “A Lover of Music.” Sir Frederick Bridge •was three times married, and leaves a widow, a son, and two daughters. SIR JAMES RECKITT. (Received March 19, 8.25 p.m.) LONDON, March 18. Sir James Reckitt is dead. He was chiefly known for his long and prosperous career, his interest in most philanthropic and educational work, his gifts of a free library, orphan home, convalescent home at Hull, and of a new wing to the Royal Infirmary. He also built a complete model village in Hull of 600 houses.