Men of the Day. — No. CMXCII.

COLONEL BARRINGTON FOOTE.

THE wayfarer from Hounslow to Twickenham, after passing through rows of dismal brick houses, will presently arrive at a stately dwelling (it was built by Sir Godfrey Kneller) standing in a small, well-wooded park. His pleasure in the prospect will be modified by bursts of strange and conflicting sounds that resemble a large orchestra that has set itself to tune up for an indefinite period. There is, however, no cause for alarm. It is only that Colonel Barrington Foote's students of the Royal Military School of Music are in the swing of their daily practice.

A clever and zealous man is Colonel Barrington Foote. He has displayed his powers of organisation to such advantage at Kneller Hall that the War Office are removing him next month—under the time-limit—to enforce their rule that it is never right to leave a square man in a square hole when there is a round one to be found for him. He entered Woolwich in '69, and served most of his regimental time in the R.H.A. He was A.D.C. to Lord Hobart, Governor of Madras, and in the same capacity accompanied the Marquess of Ripon to India. He was also Staff Officer to two Inspectors-General of Artillery. With his director of music, Lieutenant Stretton, his adjutant, Captain Bett, and his eleven musical professors, he has governed Kneller Hall to the great benefit of that institution.

In India, Barrington Foote—he is descended from Garrick's friend, Sam Foote, whose daughter is famous in print and picture as the beautiful Countess of Harrington—made himself a reputation in theatricals. He produced "The Mikado" at Simla, simultaneously with its first appearance in London, playing Koko himself. He had a fine voice, moreover, and sufficient musical knowledge to conduct the Viceroy's band. Soldiers owe a debt to him. He has always worked hard in support of their charities. During the late war, when money was badly needed, he organised the biggest military concert ever held with excellent financial results. He is a member of the Council of the Army Temperance Association; also he has helped in the formation and support of many soldiers' institutes and orphanages.

He knows more Bishops than any military man now alive.
He never sits down.

JEHU JUNIOR.

Men of the Day. — No. CMXCII.

COLONEL BARRINGTON FOOTE.

In India, Barrington Foote—he is descended from Garrick's friend, Sam Foote, whose daughter is famous for print and picture as the beautiful Countess of Harrington—made himself a reputation in theatricals. He produced “The Mikado” at Simla, simultaneously with its first appearance in London, playing Koko himself. He had a fine voice, moreover, and sufficient musical knowledge to conduct the Viceroy's band. Soldiers owe a debt to him. He has always worked hard in support of their charities. During the late war, when money was badly needed, he organised the biggest military concert ever held with excellent financial results. He is a member of the Council of the Army Temperance Association; also he has helped in the formation and support of many soldiers' institutes and orphanages.

JEHU JUNIOR.

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