The British Musical Biography

[E] South, Charles Frederick, organist born
in London, February 6, 1850. Received his
first lessons on the organ from his brother,
Henry J. South, afterwards studying under
George Cooper. When sixteen years of age
he obtained his first organ appointipent at
Aske's Hospital, Hoxton. In 1868 he was
appointed to St. Augustine and St. Faith's,
Watling Street, City. Here he remained until
1883, his ability as a choir-trainer being shown
in the high reputation the choral services
acquired. While there the organ was enlarged,
in 1881. Upon leaving for Salisbury Cathedral,,
where he was appointed in 1883, the parish-
ioners and choir of his church presented him
with handsome testimonials. He was for
some time conductor of the Sarum Choral
Society. His compositions are not numerous,
and are confined to church music, services,
and iiitroits, etc.

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