The British Musical Biography

[E] Lawler, Thomas, bass vocalist, born in
1818. Studied under Bianchi Taylor. Estab-
lished the City Glee Club in 1853 ; and on his
retirement in 1886, was presented with a
testimonial. He was for many years a Gentle-
man of the Chapel Royal, resigning on a
pension early in 1887. He sang in oratorio
in London and the provinces, and appeared
on the stage ; but it was in glee-singing, and
in old English songs that he was most cele-
brated. He died in London, May 16, 1893.

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