The British Musical Biography

[E] Smethergell, William, organist and
composer, who flourished in the latter half
of last century. He was organist of St.
Margaret-on-the-Hill, Southwark, and of All
Hallows, Barking. He composed "A Treatise
on Thoroughbass," London, 1794, and "Rules
for Thoroughbass, to which are annexed three
sonatas for the harpsichord and violin," op.
7 [1795] ; Six concertos for harpsichord or
pf., two violins and 'cello [1785] ; Six duetts
for two violins, op. 12 [1800] ; Six easy solos
for a violin [1790] ; Six lessons for the harpsi-
chord or pf., op. 1 ; Six overtures in eight
parts, and a Second Sett, op. 5. He also
issued various adaptations from Jommelli
and other comj^osers, and a few songs.

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