The Archive · 1897

Somerville of Gloucestershire

Mr. Somerville is jiffed and cultivated Tam much mistaker if he is not one of the most successful musicians of the Victorian era. These are strong words, but not too strong for this young man who stands on the threshold of life, for he is only 30 years of age. Already he has a noble record in music, Popular songs by the score he has torned out with his skilful fingers and poetic soul. Best of all, s" far, he is unspoiled by his successes. Well, we shall sce what westall see, so I give you the tip, as racing men express it,

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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