Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
OBITUARY.
Eugene WalIner.

The death of Eugene Wallner, the widely known musician, occurred at Backus hospital. The cause of MT. Wallner's death was double pneumo- mia, after an illness of but a few days.
 MT. Wallner upon his return from Willimantic last Monday complained of chills. Tuesday he had a cold, but was not uncomfortable. though he betrayed sympatoms of pneumonia, and on Thursday complications devel- oped which compelled his removal to the Backus hospital, where he re- mained until his death Saturday aft- ernoon.
 one of Norwich's we'll known citizens and one of the most prominent, if not the greatest, musical artist the city has ever had
 Eugene Wallner was born on De- cember IS, 1s48, In Geneva, Switz- erland, the son of Louis and Jennie Durand Wallner. He showed very received his musical training at the Conservatory of Geneva. MT. Waliner received many prizes in recognition of his rare ability on the violin and the fact that he was a medallist was not generally known, though he had received many such awards. MT. Wall ner served his time in the army. which is compulsory in Switzerland but saw no active service. . He also was first violin in the opera house in Geneva before coming to America
 At the age of thirty years he left his home for the United States and went to Cambridge. Mass, where he remained three years, coming thence to Norwich, where he spent the rest of his life, esteemed and admired by 8 wide circle of friends.
 Chief among MT. Wallner's musical efforts in this city was the organiza- ton of the Orpheus club, for which he was organized twenty-five years ago and existed fifteen years. giving con- certs twice yearly MT. Wallner was the clubs leader throughout this en- tire time. F' i've years ago MT. Wall ner took up the leadership of the Academy Musical club of the Norwich Free Academy and the high standard of excellence which that musical or ganization maintained during his lead- ership was due to the painstaking and experienced direction of the master. For the past three years Mir Wallner led the musical club of the Windham high school of Willilnantic with great success from the very start. and his passing away will be an irreparable loss to both these associations Mir. Wallner did not contine himself en- tirely to these clubs. but taught music tO lD1~s llSC OI dMDltlpuS pupllS, many of whom belong in the surround ing towns. It was also chiefly through Mir. W2llner's planning, advice and influence that Norwich has been able to hear so many of the WorId-famed musical artists in Slater hall during the past few years.
 He displayed the deepest interest in the musical organizations with which he was connected, taking pride in their accomplishments, and his persistency and demand for exactness. had their effect in the training of his pupils. He was always allied with the musical interests. standing for the best himself "a master with the violin. It was a touching tribute to the memory of MT. Wallnef', whose now silent hand had runs the chimes of Park congre- gational church for so many years, that no chimes were rIng on Sunday. The tolling of the bis bell called the congregation together. Mir. WalIner was q man of quiet disposition, nov ing in q circle of music lovers, but was q firm and fast friend who was ever willing to help in a good cause. He took delight in outdoor sports and walks. but was happiest in his home