- Allan, James
[E] Allan, James, baritone singer and con-
ductor, was born near Falkirk, July 27, 1842.
He became a lithographer in Glasgow and
was succes.'iively precentor in Sydney Place
U.P. Church and Kelvinside Free Church in
that city. He held the position of conductor
of the Glasgow Select Choir from 1880 to
1885, during which time it gave successful
concerts in Scotland and England. He died
at Glasgow, August 10, 1885. He composed
various hymn tunes, of which " Vevay " was
printed in the Free Church Hymnal, and ar-
ranged various songs and airs for choir and
school use.entry id: 6-R-40
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