New Britain herald., 1915-02-16
AUBURN MAN ENGAGED
 AS CHURCH 0RCAN|ST
South Congregational Secures StT- wees Of Talented Young Musician.

Joseph Clair Beebe, at present or Sanist at the First Presbyterian church at Auburn, N. Y., has resigned his position there, the same to take effect May l, and has accepted an offer from the South Congregational church in this city where he will suc- ceed Organist w. C. Brown, of New Haven, who has resigned.
 How Auburn Regards Him.
 In Auburn MT. Beebe is regarded as the best musician that was ever there. Concerning him the Auburn Citizen says that he came to Auburn just out of college about six years ago. From the first week of his assumption of duties here the music of the church took an upward climb. He soon organized the chorus cholr which has ever since so enhanced the musical offerings of the church. From time to time he has instituted various minor choruses in the various church societies, and even in the Sunday school his efforts have brought forth fruit.
 During his residence here he has given innumerable recitals at the church and has so whipped the choir into shape that numerous cantatas have been given. His final triumph in this line was the splendid rendi- ton of Handels Messiah at Christ mas time.'
 Pastors Tribute.
 Commenting on the wonderful sue cess of the organist for the past years Rev. Charles c. Richards, D.D., pas tor of the First Presbyterian church, said: MT. Beebe has done a great thing for the music of our church. l know he is d coming man of the age in the musical world. Though it will be with the greatest regret that we are to lose his valued ser vices, we cannot stand in the way of the great opportunity which is of- fered him in his new position. lie has the hearty appreciation of the entire congregation. He was always congenial and under his direction all was harmony. He was not only an invaluable asset in the musical en- terprise of the church, but he was always ready to assist in the Sunday school in every capacity, so that his departure will be keenly felt in every department of the church.
 Praised by Other Official.
 President George Black Stewart, of Seminary at Auburn, pays the fol- lowing tribute to MT. Beebe:
 He was held in the highest esteem by us all With his. whole souled enthusiasm for all that advanced mu sic and his generous interests in his associates, he was the friend of every ,,,o In, of taking will be d loss, not only to the seminary, but to the whole city"
 Is Meriden Man.
 MT. Beebe's home town is Meriden and he was educated at Wesleyan uni versity in Middletown. While there he was organist at the First Congre- gational church.
 In addition to being organist at the Auburn church MT. Beebe was the musical instructor of the Sem mary faculty, founder and director of the Seminary chorus and director of music of the Auburn Morning Musi- calls A few years ago he also took the musical professors place at the Auburn High school while the latter was i'll and while there he was in- strumental in organizing an orchestra, also in forming d banjo and mandolin club. His work with the Glee club was also commendable.
 Several members of the South church choir, including D. II. Coleman, of New Haven, and George k. Devaul of Meriden, also have resigned. It is expected other changes will De made by May l, when the resignation of MT. Brown takes effect.