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Summary

Packer, Charles Sandys, organist and composer, born in 1810; died at Reading in September, 1883. Student, Associate, and Hon. Member, R.A.M. In 1839 he was tried and condemned for forgery. While a student he wrote an Italian sacred drama, “La Morte d'Abele,” and some vocal scenas. He was a composer of much ability, and his lamentable fall put an end to a career of more than ordinary promise.

Packwood, Charles, musician, composed “Original Sacred Music, consisting of psalm and hymn tunes, etc,” London, 1845.

Paddon, James, organist and composer, was born at Exeter about 1768. Educated in the Cathedral there, and was organist of the Cathedral from 1803. Died at Exeter, June 14, 1835. He composed some sacred music.

John Paddon, probably the son of the foregoing, composed “Sacred Music, used at Quebec Chapel,” London [1810]; Ballads, dance music, etc. Author of “System of Musical Education,” London, 1818.

Page, Arthur James, organist and composer, born at Ipswich, March 3, 1846. Entered Norwich Cathedral as a chorister at the age of seven, and when fourteen was articled for seven years to Dr. Buck, He was taught harmony and counterpoint by Dr. Bunnett. At the end of his time he was offered a partnership by Dr. Buck. This he did not accept, but obtained the appointment of organist and choirmaster at St. Mary's, Nottingham, in 1867, where he still holds office.