The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-10-21
DEATH OF a GREAT COMPOSER.
After n Brilliant and Successful Career
ofOver Fifty Years DIR. Henry Dielman
Passes n Rest

Passes 10 Rest.
As time ceaselessly wings its flight towards the
seemingly unknown, it bears upon its noiseless
chariot both great and small Mutahility ms tee mn
the sum of human existence for truly it can be said
that this is q world of change. After bloom decay:
done, rest. Seldom are we called upon to record
with the pen OF affection life rich with merit 81
full of true genius and replee with all that makes
manhood noble, as the respected and honored
scholar, the subject of this tribute who died Mt his
residence near Mount st. Mary College Emmitts-
Henry Dielman was born at Frankfort-on- the Main,
Germany on the 26th of April, 1911 He was the son
of John Casper Dielman, an accomplished musician
superior talent for music; and for the further deve
opment of this mark of genius the age of IL wears
his father placed him under the instruction of the
renowned French violinist Monsieur Femmy then
living in Frankfort, under whose training he laid
the foundation for that fame which crowned his
to the city of 0fenbach, Frankfort to the re-
nowned Hofrath Anthony Andre, court musician to
the Duke of Isenburg Hesse Darmstadt to be in
structed in thorough bass and counterpart. Here
as before, he exceled in every task set before him.
Mr.. Andre was also proprietor of the celebrated
music publishing house of Jean Andre. (his father
who have in their possession most all the originals
of Mozart, Hayden and Beethoven's compositions.
The house is still in existence When but II years
old DR. Delman received a call from an opera i'm
presario in Philadelphia rendering him the posi-
ton of first violinst in his orchestra which posi-
ton he accepted and early in the year of 1927 took
charge. A position of this kind for so young at
once recognized him to be a man of wonderful mu-
steal ability, and he acquitted himself
with great credit. The next fourteen years of his
life was alternately spent in Baltimore and Wash
ington; y years of which he passed in the former
place. During his stay in Baltimore he drew to his
side many valuable friends by the force of his char
acter and his Accomplishments as teacher ofmusic.
In 1885 he was leader of splendid orchestra at
tached to Holiday Street Theatre and in 1912 drec-
tor of the Baltimore Musical Association. an organ-
zation numbering among its membership some of
the most prominent and distinguished ladies and
gentlemen of the city He was also leader of several
church choirs including ST. Johns Catholic, st.
time he so endeared himself to all who knew him
that in after years. whenever he returned to the city
as visitor, he was always welcomed as an honored
guest Some two years ago Archbishop Gibbons
proposed to Dr. Dielman to return to Baltimore and
take charge of the music of the Cathedral; but so
firmly had he established hold on the affections of
all connected with Mount St Mary's that he found
it utterly impossible to leave it. In 1S43 he was of
fered and accepted, the professorship at Mount ST.
Mary's College a position he held up to his DEATH
As composer of music, DIR. Dlelman occupied an
enviable position, and those whose own knowledge
of the divine art enabled them to become judges
have always placed him i'll the front rank. One of
his first efforts charming overture for orches-
ira composed when but 10 years of age, and which
attracted considerable attention, being production
of great merit. Among his later productions were
several masses and also the Inauguration Marches
of Presidents Jackson Harrison and Taylor, which
were performed by the Marine Band of Washington,
and afterwards by several prominent bands IN Ger
many. To his credit it can be said that he was the
first to receive the degree of Dr. of Music in this
country. it being bestowed upon him by Georgetown
University and presented to him by General Taylor
then President of the United States. He was also
honored by q silver medal from Pope Plus * for a
meritorious composition in June, 1876, and which
was delivered to him by Bishop Chatard. of Indiana
who received it from the hands of the Pope for de-
livery. Such a life deserves fitting close and its
sunset is always calm and peaceful. Dr. Dieman
was a widower. his wife who was Miss Dawson of
Baltimore. having died two years ago. He leaves
and sister, living in this country, MI Louis Dieman
of New Windsor and Mrs Margaret Dieter, of Balti-
more mother of Louis A. Dieter, Esq, of Baltimore
Dielman is WE'LL known at Frankfort-on- the Main,
the Doctor having three cousins there who are all
prominently connected and associated with the fine
arts as follows: Jacob Dielman a noted landscape
painter, of the Dusseldorf school, and whose works
are well known both in this country and in Europe;
Francis Dielman (latey deceased superior drafts
man and inventor of the first colored photographic
printing; and Jean Delman, the celebrated sculp-
tor the author of the magnificent bronze statue of
the poet Schiller, erected in Frankfort but a few
years ago. His funeral took place from his home
near the College. and his remains were laid away
in the Mountain cemetery near the church. The
honorary pall-bearers were Prof. Ernest Lagarde,
James D. Hickey, Charles A. Leloup and Andrew Ii.
Baker. The active pail bearers were Drs j. B. Draw
ner James A. Elder and Bussey, and Messrs. Chas.
Manning, Ed. fancy and B. Tyson. The coffin was
covered with wreaths and crosses OF flowers; the
gifts of ST. Josephs Academy, and beautiful floral
cushion, with the words "To My Brother" artistic
ally interviewer with violets, gift of his sister,
up the aisle and placed in front of the altar of the
church in which he had worshipped for nearly
forty years. The organ at which he had presided
for over a quarter of a century was heavily draped
in mourning, and stood mute and silent, as If un-
willing that any other fingers than those now stiff
in death should draw therefrom those symphonies
which he in the prime of his manhood had SO often
made peaceful the worship of Coda beautiful
tribute to worth-a silent but eloquent mourner.
The music was rendered by selection of Semina-
High Mass of requum for the repose of his soul
celebrated by the Rev. VIM. Byrne. assisted by the
Rev. Father White, and the Rev. Thomas Kelly as
deacon and sub-deacon. The sermon was preached
by the Rev VIM. Byrne, and was practical and
touching tribute to his honesty, worth and genius
best interests of the institution he loved and
rce of feeling was too burdensome for him to bear.
He was always first and last at his post of duty and,
like faithful pilot never deserted the wheel But
the head of the great genius is laid low, resting on
pillow of dust lutte is silent, the harp strings
broken and around that sacred mound cluster the
tender memories the holy associations and the re-
ward of life crowned with beauty and grandeur
the approval of all who knew him. A. HIN.