MR W. H. JUDE.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 9355, 20 February 1892, Page 3

MR W. H. JUDE.

Mr Pollard is at present in Dunedin making arrangements for the appearance of Mr Jude, the well-known organist and popular song-writer. Mr Jude was born at Westleton, Suffolk, in 1852, and early evinced an unusual predilection for music. He first made his mark as a descriptive vocalist and his "Two Hours with Henry itusseU soon gained him a wide reputation in J^ngmnd. He then turned his attention to composition, and the numerous songs, which are well known throughout the world, are proof of his talent in this direction. Among these may be mentioned "The young brigade," "The mighty deep The better land," l7Love never sleeps/ .Jack ashore,' "The skipper," "Plymouth «Tl ndV ,Th!. Ca, stle gate/" "Grannie's story," The landlord's daughter/ &c. There are no entertainments more pleasing in their character tfian are those m which the entertainer happens to be a clever musician, and one who is at the same time possessed of the power of relating a story effectively and cracking a joke in a manner which ensures its telling on the audience. Unfortunately, this elms of public performer is but seldom met with/Tor while there are many who nave tried their fortunes as monologuists, but very tew have succeeded. However, in Mr W H Jndewehavea gentleman who comes to us with the hall-mark of a first-class London reputation .Besides being an organist qf exceptional ability, a composer and a vocalist, he is a humourist of th« hrst water. He has only recently arrived in Australia, and during his brief tour has had successful seasons in each city and town visited