Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-07
HIS MUSICAL TALENT.

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HIS MUSICAL TALENT.
Mr.. Leonard was really decided genius.
He was a man OF fine native ability. and
perfected himself in many lines by close
and earnest application. Outside OF his
business relations. he was perhaps best
known In musical circles. lie was de-
voted to music, both vocal and instrument
tai, and was proficient in both branches.
He was elected organist Of st. Peter s
Cathedral soon after he came to Rich
mond. and held the position until about a
year ago, when he resigned because Of the
pressure OF other engagements. and Pro-
fessor Rafferty, was elected to succeed
him. Mr.. Leonard possessed q fine bass
voice, and also sung In the Cathedral
choir for many years. He also appeared
quite frequently In concerts and other
entertainments, and was always heard
with pleasure. He gave Of his talent as
he did of his time and means freely and
cheerfully whenever invoked in behalf or
a worthy cause.
Mr.. Leonard was a devoted Catholic,
and took deep interest in the affairs of
the church. He was a prominent men,
Der OF the McGill Catholic Union. Of this
city: OF the Association OF Electrical
Engineers Of America. and Of the Catho-
lie Club, OF New York city.
CHARACTER OF THE DECEASED.
Mr. Leonard was one of the most versa
tile and accomplished gentlemen in Rich
mond. He was man Of exceptional
talents, which he cultivated TO a very
great extent. He was an inventor OF
several electrical appliances, an expert
telegraph operator, an accomplished
musician. and a polished linguist. He
l.F nd ma n
OF uptiring zeal whenever he became
interested in any subject. lie was
greatly admired by a host Of friends here
for his many admirable and sterling
qualities. His charity was unbounded,
and he was always ready TO lend himself
or his purse TO any worthy cause He
took the greatest interest in the welfare
OF the Mechanics Institute, and he de-
livered lectures there each week on cleo
trical subjects. A year or two ago Mr..
Leonard took the law course at Richmond
College and graduated with distinction.
HIS FAMILY-THE FUNERAL.
Mr.. Leonard was twice married His
first wife was Miss Laura Rooney, of
Lockport, n. Y, who died in this city in
1892. He subsequently married Miss Mol
lie Evans, daughter Of Colonel Arthur
G. Evans, or Manchester, VINO sur
wives him. The deceased leaves four
daughters and one son. Mrs. Leonard,
who was in the cab with her husband
at the time of his last seizure, was pros
trated with grief.
The remains were turned over TO Un-
dertaker Laube to be prepared for burial,
and were removed to Chestnut Hill late
last night The funeral will take place
from St Peters Cathedral, with solemn
requiem high mass. at 10 o'clock on Tues
day morning, and the interment will
be made in Mount calvary Cemetery.
Other arrangements have not yet been
completed.
Mr.. Leonards father. who is a promi-
nent undertaken in New York city, ar
rived here yesterday morning, for the
purpose Of accompanying his son TO New
York. Mr.. Leonard, ST., was Frustrated
with grief by reason Of the death Of his
son. The deceased has a brother living,
Mr.. John Leonard. who is the railroad
editor Of the New York Mail and Express.
Mrs. Leonard, the mother of the deceased,
was TO have left for Europe yesterday.
Her tickets had been purchased and her
state-room secured, but the trip had TO
be abandoned.