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A site about the career of Christopher Lipscombe Barnes, junior, a significant figure in Jamaican musical history. ********************
'He is the son of a Church of England clergyman who was connected with this diocese some time ago,but has passed to the great majority ' Daily Gleaner 1918 January 7th p4 col 5
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In the public record: Who's Who 1921-4, BARNES, C. Lipscombe,. Professor of Music. Has had an interesting and creditable career in his chosen profession for a number of years. An organist of some note. Has spent some time in England where he obtained his qualification. Is proprietor of establishment of C. L. Barnes & Co., Musical Dealers, 90 King St., Kingston. |
Narrow escape in 1907 earthquake in Kingston.
Mr Barnes, another of the choristers, was out of the Post 0ffice, and no more, when the structure fell, he having a miraculous escape from injury. Aberdeen Evening Express May 13 1908 (from account by T Ellis Jackson, leader of the Jamaica Choir.)
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