The British Musical Biography

[E] Ainley, William Clark, organist and
composer, born at Kirkheaton, Yorkshire,
July 13, 1834, Was a chorister at the Parish
Church when ten years old ; pursued his
musical studies privately. A.R.C.O., Mus. B.,
Cambridge, 1885. Has been organist and
choirmaster successively at Kirkburton Parish
Church, 1856; Kirkheaton, 1863; Mold Green
Parish Church, 1865 ; and Mirfield Parish
Church, 1874 to present time. Conductor of
the Mirfield Choral Society. His composi-
tions are : — Ps. 46, for soli, chorus, and organ
[1885] ; cantata. The great day of the Lord,
produced Mirfield, 1891. Anthems — give
thanks ; Behold, O God our defender (written
for the Queen's jubilee, 1887) ; and others.
Te Deum, communion service in G, evening
service in E, introits, organ pieces, &c.

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