Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-31
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No re Is the spirit to cher
rive historic spots and
hIfesting itself among
NJ people. and as one after
NJ building or place con-
some noted individual or
INT is threatened with de.
nd obiitcration there IL
jentiment which crystallizes
bement for the preservation
he.
n II was reported that the
kc Mt East Hampton. l.. l.. I'm
ID by John Howard Payne In
Infamous song. Home. Sweet
was TO be torn down 10 make
jr an addition 10 the Episcopal
which adjoins II. But the
\ OF demolishing so precious
landmark Is arousing much dis
n. both In and out OF East Hamp-
nd II Is probable that the agita-
viii eliminate In n plan for the
nent preservation OF the historic
bme. Sweet Home" the most pop
cong ever written at any time or
by language. needs no word OF
ncnt here. But the life OF Its
author Is far too little known.
can tell the circumstances under
h II was written? And how many
bns are familiar with the strange.
liant and varied career OF John
kard Paynes
bet. author. playwright. critic. ac-
dipiomatist. scholar: n man with
III for things military and things
matte; n wit. student. friend
lien races as well rs OF all the dis
riIshed men OF his day: a partisan
Indians. a comrade of neutral
ices, a companion OF great actors
writer's OF all lands. n traveller. n
ker. a dreamer and the tenderest.
illest soul that ever was loved In
or mourned In death: there are
men cut on his pattern--the pat
Of gay. gentle. handsome. gifted
vard Payne.
n February 70. 1909. when he was
he went on the stage. making his
appearance as young Norval nj
Park theater. He played for some
, In America. being known by a
he had gained during his early
cal work. The American Juvenile
lder.," and then went 20 London.
no he acted with Miss O'Ncill and
n well.known players and did come
liant work.
Q not only had a rare gift In this
elton. but he had in his youth ex-
rdInary beauty OF n vivid mobile
'acter. and be possessed as well
personality and Ere that go with
genuine poetic temperament. Al
rh he did brilliant work upon the
Q. Il was In his play.writing that
chief distinction was gained during
20 years In London. Some OF his
3 reached fine dramatic heights.
a few OF them remain celebrated
his day. Notable among them all
8 "Brutus. or the Fall OF Tarquin."
which Edmund Kean. Edwin For.
and many other eminent actors
@ great Successes. Charles H.. or
Merry Monarch" was n great Ia
10 with Charles Kemblc; Their
OF tho Orphan OF Geneva" had a
popularity. and "Clair. the Maid
iiian" (orIglnally known As AN
,tta') was renowned for two sea
|. both because Nine. Tree. Ellen
is sister. made great hit In Z
because Payne incorporated IN p.
great song. Home. Sweet Hon
10 words sprang into Payne's he.
but the melody was
suggested TO him by Siclhan air
n Sir Henry bishop. the composer
Il the music OF "Clair." made use
Payne's own story OF finding this
,dy Is as follows.
FIRST heard the air In
/. One beautiful morning rs
was strolling alone mid
} delightful scenery my At
on was arrested by the sweet
; OF a peasant girl who was car
: a basket laden with flowers and
tables. This plalntive air she
d out with so much sweetness
simplicity that the melody at
caught my fancy. I accosted her. |
after a few moments conversation
ked the name OF the song. which
could not give me. But having .
L knowledge Of music myself. I re
ted her TO repeat the air. which
aid. while I jotted down the notes
est I could. II was this air that |
ssted the chords Of Home. Sweet !
r. both Of which ! sent 70 Bishop