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CUMMINGS, William Hayman was born on August 22, 1831 in Sidbury, Devon. Son of Edward Manley Cummings.
(National A nthem. Untenable theories, which have often be...)
National A nthem. Untenable theories, which have often been refuted, are paraded as new discoveries; discussions more or less relevant ensue, are read with avidity, and then, becoming forgotten, are allowed to repose in obscurity for a time, but with a certainty that in due course the whole matter will be re-opened. I propose, therefore, in the following pages, to state and consider various theories which have been advanced, and to publish some documents by Dr. Burney and others which are of great weight and value, and which have never before been made public. Our National A nthem, from long association, has become a sacred part of our national life. The Journal des Debats has pithily remarked :I tis a melancholy fact that France does not possess a song which can be really called national. In a national song the first and most indispensable element is religious sentiment. ... As forE ngland, we need not mention the air at the sound of which allE nglishmen rise and uncover their heads, and which is played at the farthest extremities of the world. (Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.) About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology. Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org
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CUMMINGS, William Hayman was born on August 22, 1831 in Sidbury, Devon. Son of Edward Manley Cummings.
Studied at St. Paul's Cathedral Choir School. City of London School. Pupil of Doctor E. J. Hopkins of the Temple, J. W. Hobbs, and Signor Randegger.
Chorister boy in St. Paul’s Cathedral and Temple Church. Organist of Waltham Abbey. Vocalist and public singer at festivals and concerts in Britain and United States.
Gentleman of His Majesty’s Chapels Royal.
Professor of the Royal Academy of Music. The Royal Normal College for the Blind. The Guildhall School of Music.
Member of the Council Incorporated Society of Musicians. Vice-President Royal College of Organists. Vice-President Musical Association.
President of the Incorporated Staff Sight-Singing College. President of the Musical Association. Mus.D Dub.; Honourable Royal Academy of Music; late Principal Guildhall School of Music; Honourable Treasurer Royal Society of Musicians and Philharmonic Society.
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Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries. Clubs: Arts, Devonian, R.A.M., John Carpenter.
Boating, fishing.