The British Musical Biography

[E] Austin, Walter, Amateur composer, born
at Leeds. Engaged in the Civil Service. First
came into notice by his Cantata, "The Fire
King," accepted for the Leeds Festival of 1877.
He is also the composer of an Operetta, "The
Stepmother" (Arthur Sketchley), produced at
St. George's Hall, London, 1880; an overture,
"The Camp," performed at the Covent Gar-
den Promenade Concerts, August, 1880; and
some songs and pf. pieces.

entry id: 18-R-29