New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-06

l.. T.. Ill., VINO cOlilHllttcu bulciut Ut Ills Itoi-
dencc in P.teisOn ~ j., on Thursday last has been
identified with musical interests in Ncw-Iork Tor the last
half injury lie born in Boston. and took his first
lessons in music there. Coming TO EcwY0rk, he con-
tnucl his studies here. After completing Them he gave
lessons upon the yioin and piano. H. became popular
teacher, and leader in everything connected VITA
music at that time The only musical association
that was ut oil prominent was the New-fork
Sacred Music Society, OF which Mr.. Hill WAS
conductor The old standard oratorios the Messiah
Creation" and others, tho favorite pieces Inc
concerts given In the old Chatham street Chapel
La 1889 lie went TO Europe in company with ar PIcner
who was ieowSOrkcc win him In all his efforts 10
advance the study Of music in New-York Alter staying
q short time In London. Mr.. Hill went to Cassel to study
under Louis 6pohr. the celebrated vionist and com
poser WHO at time musical director Mt the Court
Thedier Ia Cassl. Mr.. I'LL remained III Europe about
gig years. aud tncn returned to Ncw-iork, where be
resumed the practice Of his profession Music had not
advanced much during his absence. Anthony I.eif ana
his brother were the only bass0on players IN the city,
possibly I'm the country. The first basoon which "as
ever heard in the United States was played By Anthony
Il ,l brother ia c orchestra Of the Park Theater Ill
1917.
The idea of the Philharmonic Society really originated
in conversation between Anthony Rolf and Mr. Hill
The Latter was dEirous OF founding orchestra which
should be Independent of the thcaters aud music
soce..es Other musicians consulted on the
sbiect: the idea found favor, AMI several persons
offered to subscribe money for expenses. meeting OF
the profession was called at the old Apollo Saoon-a
concert saloon Broadway, kept by Mr. AlSrr VINO
offered TO assist The plan set before the meeting
and approved. Tho most available musicians were
selected then md there and formed into society to be
called tho Philharmonic Society OF Ncw-iork. MI
Hill Was elected first President and Anthony
Rihc first Vccrcs!ent. The son of the latter Is the
present Of the Society. post which re
La, hlcd Cor the last iwo years. The hist rehearsal
which was vate is described strange scene of en-
trsiasin The Symphony chosen was tie { Minor o.
beethoven 1hcrc about tbirtyh performers III
tie orchestra, and the musicians almost went wd WIN
delight All present were more or less enh.'siStc ana
ry threw Themselves into each others arms Laughing,
wecpin AMI applauding In breath The effect on the
public when the concert Is flTsi gwen WIS similar. Inc
nisiasi was inlese,b1Lie lie c9m9c9 3yhp n ION.
cess Of the society assured at lac start ..
1he Philharmonic Society was the pride OF Nr HIS
Hrt violin IN the orcrst,a up to years ago, wien his
a e necessary his removal from the post rms re-
lin with p.eycd upon Lis mind. Ne was never
the same man afterwards lie ma heNei pet .acis
icilt t0 gain pupils. He wa. not quite up to ilr improved
method OF teaching TIE piano ana v4 ne Vas Dce' o s
lilo, ed q, one extra force in the orchestra at Wl-
eSs Ihc"fr during w sae Sns s,sSSa sd Mr.
l wGs one OF those who were olscnafsed
rrt hy biz darghter at he Tacrnacc cry City,
oct H. He uccessfu in securing TIC cooprta-
ton OF other musicians. This was gre1t dsanron,i,
mont to him. had great hopes IN MS danshftr ana
was very >'ous for her success. Late on IhiSuay
dit. ait ylug bis daughter her lesson. he TOOK nor
NJ me fyyn the effects Of which he died on the follow
mr. day The following letter. which wa, ioind III I!s
rnO explains The AMI gives some indication vi tue
unsettled state VI lis inini at .l' uIr :., 80.
MY DEAR WIFE Mp. 1rclr G. il T. TRs iaaI ci%as
seems hand, IL muet c0ie, the sooner INC Det,rt fUr
m PAL am ,cm0raElei AMI feel Ike dicnc about ihe
h aged. rsgrd etc strung ars OF losing
INNS up vory ~ an iucne There are scores
,,er min that have IN tO.ar3 my Lnl
DOOM aud cr,zy, ortiiiel an q ar ned oeyoi
ro ..n 20 long every Kind Of AMI SAT-
Ter nc that ED with very soon why shpul or no
rtu M pOS m"ar for m family
,yr tried long hard enough 30 do SID rather br
tad" than live s0-f driven out II viii not he my
init eurely VII leave Wild, new hop and pert2ps
hr,. fai stand realized, aud SHAH not bc
Durlrn uuon you 10 i've and b. b" a and slave II
ifis ne, am an Oh. naD looh al VI! III
A.. l., IL not heLftT,ning to c,ncm,aiel iia iial 20
Inc o,r 81 mrrcul Father. taku good care oil
ms vile AN family Blssiigs all that nave lolc for me
NJ ,,yer. have been rcd up my II ven'y Father Tor
nj a e VIII be- last, Tor the forgiveness ot
have sinurd against and lie vii Judge me- MY Des love
no or Ma yyu dui God prot Ct her Love 10 Abbe
ana IA boys-llcss III, Ever ancetiv'a ", 49,,
Mr. Hill was throughout his life very temperate man
He vus twice married. and leaves three children by
hs second wife. AS he WAS III no sense u bis.neHs
man il 1. feared that his family viii b. LETT IN distress
in, situation. Tine funeral will take place to-day