The British Musical Biography

[E] Newcombe, Georgeanne Hubi= born
Hubi, soprano vocalist, composer, and lyric
author, born in London, December 18, 1843.
Studied under R. Glenn Wesley and Dr. Hiles.
Organist for some years at Latchford Parish
Church. Now resident at Warrington. Has
written many lyrics set by Gerard Cobb,
Denza, Pontet (Whisper and I shall hear),
Wellings, and others. Her own compositions
include such popular songs as " Ever faithful,"
"The miner and his boy" (Orchestra, prize
song), " Irish Potheen," and many others.
Her pf. piece, " Ye Fancye Fay re March,"
has met with great popularity. Her daughter,
Ethel Hubi- Newcombe, gold medallist
(Llewelyn Thomas), R.A.M., is a soprano vocal-
ist of much promise.

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