- Mackeson, Rev. Charles
[E] Mackeson, Rev. Charles, clergyman,
editor, and literary musician, born jNlay 15,
1842. Compiler of " Guide to the Churches
of London and its Suburbs," published an-
nually for some time. Editor of The Choir,
new series, 1879-80 ; and of the Churchvian's
Shilling Magazine. Contributor to Grove's
Dictionary of Music and Musicians. Author
of biographical notices of living musicians,
published in The Choir, 1879-80. Lecturer
on Church music ; Hymn writers ; Christmas
carols, etc. Ordained by Bishop of London,
1885. Curate of Church of the Good Shep-
herd, Hampstead, 1885-89; Minister, 1889-94.entry id: 265-L-27