The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-08-12
q OFFICE OF j. :. BLACK,
MUSICAL INSTITUTE,
MARTINDALE's BLOCK, INDIANAPOIIs.
10 Whom Il My Concern :

MUSICAL INSTITUTE.
MARTINDALE's BLOCK, INDIANAPOLIS,
April 10.
10 Whom Il My Concern:
This is to certify that am well acquainted
with The bearer, Sienor q. George, and take
great pleasure in commenting him TO all
who wish 10 study the art and science
OF music, whether vocal or Instrumental
Signor George is not only perfec. gentle
man, but most thorough teacher. He
being an Italian, those VINO place them
selves under his tuition NAV rest assured
that they will acquire the only recognized
method Of singing through the civilized
world. 1t must not be expected that
Signor Georges voice can retain the fresh
ness OF youth, but what he has lost in that
is amply made up by experience in teach
ing. Hoping that his success will be equal
TO bis ability and merits is the wish Of one
who is happy 10 be considered on the list OF
Signor Georges professional and personal
friends. J. G.. BLACK.
Besides this letter there was pair Of
gold-plated imitation moss agate sleeye-but-
tons and small gold pencil. Laid on top
Of these wds scapIldr OF the Catholic
Church, TO which was attached a piece OF
elastic cord.
The name Of "Signor G.. George" men,
toned in this letter will doubtless bring to
the mind OF many readers OF the Dispatch
the fact that it is not an unfamiliar nor un-
known name in this city in connection with
the art and science Of music. Some thirty
or more years ago an Italian gentleman
named SignOr &. George, with his family
OF wife and five children, took up his resi-
dence in Richmond and commenced giving
instructions in vocal and instrumental
music. His success as a music-teacher soon
brought him into prominence. and his pat
rOnS were among the best Of RichmOnd'S
people. During his residence here he
formed n drum corps and instrumental
band for the military regiment then in eX-
isfence, whose successor was the famous
''First Virginia" The drum corps was
composed Of ten members, and the band OF
thirty. Their appearance OH public parades
at the head OF the regiment with SgnOr
Geor.e as leader will be recalled by many
OF our middie-aged citizens and eX-mili-
tarv. He was also the olganist OF
St. Peters Catholic church (uow Catbe-
draD over which instrument he presided
for Il number OF years with marked ability I;
his two daughters, Mise, Amelia and Mary
George, lending the charm OF their fine
voices 10 enhance the beauty Of the sacred
music for which st. Peters has been noted.
These two ladies, then young and hand
some. became the wives OF two brothers,
MesSrS. Simon and Joseph Bonayita. natives
OF Corsica, but then residing and doing
business in Richmond. Their welded life
was Of but short duration. however, rs in g
few years death carried off the two broth.
erS, leaving the ladies widows. Soon after
this double bereavement the whole George
family removed from Richmond, going tO
Baltimore. in which city it is believed some
of them are still living.
| The illusions in the above letter to the
age OF the "Sgnor G.. George" recon-
mended by the writer, his thorough qualiii'
cations as teacher Of music, and his per-
feet gentity, leave but little doubt in the
mind OF the writer OF this article OF the
identity Of this unfortunate man with the
Slcnor &. George who formerly lived in ouI
midst. Were the latter now living, his age
would be In the neighborhood Of seventy
years. He was noted for his refinement
afabiity, and gentlemanly manners, and
| bis capabilily to successfully impart bis
musical knowledge was never questioned
Ii further developments should verify any
doubt in this matter, those OF the readers oi
the Dispatch who knew Sienor George will
feel pang OF regret that his end was 50
unfortunate.