The British Musical Biography

[E] Simms, Samuel, organist and composer,
born at Stourbridge in 1836. Eldest son and
pupil of Samuel Simms, previously noticed.
He succeeded his father as organist of St.
Thomas's Church, Stourbridge, and remained
there for some years. Afterwards he took an
appointment at St. John's, Ladywood, Bir-
mingham ; and was lastly organist of St.
Cyprian's, Hay Mills, Birmingham, a church
distinguished for its ornate musical services.
(His brother, the Rev. G. Handel Simms,
tsecame vicar of that church). He was conduc-
tor of the Brierley Hill Choral Society from its
formation ; was a skilful organist and pianist.
Hiscompositions included Services, anthems,
and organ pieces. He died at Stourbridge,
February 22, 1885. His eldest son, Samuel,
succeeded him as organist of St. Cyprian's,
and retains that position to the present time.

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