Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-27

Taxed His Energies.
When death came he was engaged in
building up the st. Johns choir. of which
he was leader, and in the spring taxed
his energies more than his friends were
willing he should in order that the boys
should have their regular summer outing.
During that outing he worked still harder
to care for his flock while away from the
city, and see that each one enjoyed the
opportunity for fun. While Mr.. Daniel
had not been well for the past year, tine
end was not supposed to be in sight, and
his death will be a severe shock to all who
knew him.
II. and Ann c. Daniel, and was born jan
Eary II, 1874, in this city. where the
greater part of his life was spent. At the
age of seventeen he joined tie confeder-
ate army under Gen. Jackson, and fought
in that service until the end of the great
struggle. AS soldier he was noted for
his daring and bravery, and several times
received public commentator for some
brilliant exploit. Mr.. Daniel married Miss
Mary A. Brown, December %, 1869. Miss
Brown was the daughter of William
Brown. surgeon in the United States army.
From 1881 to 1884 Mr.. Daniel was connect
ed with the firm of Geo. F. Timms & Co..
having chargebofban important branch OF
u. l..aCareer In Musical World.
was a long one and a most useful one.
From his father, who taught music in the
public schools of Washington for such a
long period ofitime, he inherited a strong
love for music, an excellent voice and an
understanding that reached into the in
permost recesses of musical lcfe. ,,~,..-
He was DIRECTOR of the St. Johns choir
at the time Of his death. which position he
had held for over sixteen years. The
choir under his direction was brought from
a position of obscuritE in the local musical
world to place ranking among the fore
most church organizations of the city, ard
occupying a position with the great vested
choirs of the country. ,,,,.. .-fa
While cfoirmaster at St. Johns. he per-
sonally directed and participated in many
notable funerals and weddings. AT the re-
quest of the President Mr.. Harrison Mr.
Daniel personally conducted the music at
the funeral of Mrs. and Miss Tracy. and
later that of Mrs. Harrison in the White
House. Mr.. Harrison for this service trans
United to Mr.. Daniel a, letter of thanks
In Which his warmeSt sentiments Were
brought forth. ..svi- ~. 90.
Composer of Ability. s.'U'"
Mr.. Daniel was also a composer of no
mean ability, his talent in this line being
mainly directed to practical church work
Some of his work is now. widely used in
the Episcopal Church of this country, and
1t is not generally known that he was the
creator of the part of Captain Corcoran in
III. NJ. s. Pinafore" in this country.
His Prominent Connecticut.
There was scarcely an organization in
Washington with which Mr., Daniel was
not affiliated, including the old Arion So
ciety, the Saengerbund, the Choral Society
the Washington operate Society and a
host of others interested in musical work
For two years he was the honored presi-
dent of the Choral Society, resigning from
that position last year on account Of fail
ing health.
He remained on the board of directors.
however, ard continued to lend his vaIua-
bic aid and influence in conducting its af-
fairs. He was also identified with music
al coterie, consisting of Mr. Pugh. Mr..
Hay, Miss Helen Lamont and Mrs. True.
which put On such opears as penelope. y
Rose of Auvargne,' Barber of Bath,
and ether light works.
AS an arrapger and director Mr. Daniel
was particularly well known, and he was
constantly in demand when Sunday schools
and other organizations were preparing
n usical works for presentation. The death
CT Mr.. Daniels father and of Mr. Daniel
himself have removed from Washington
two of its brightest lights, and two of the
-mcst beloved members of the muscical
world