Funeral of pianist Harry Sanderson

“Harry Sanderson, the pianist, died Sept. 27th, after a long and lingering illness. He was a very popular performer and possessed the wonderful power of playing in octaves and tenths, with the same facility that other performers do on single notes. His funeral took place Sept. 29th, from the Church of the Messiah, which was crowded with friends, among whom were many eminent professors of musical art. When the coffin had been placed in front of the pulpit, Mr. Brookhouse Bowler sang and air from Mozart’s Twelfth Mass, after which the Rev. Geo. H. Hepworth delivered an impressive sermon, then Mme de Lusan sang ‘I know that my Redeemer Liveth,’ from the ‘Messiah.’ Dr. Hepworth then offered a prayer and Mr. Brookhouse Bowler sang a solo from ‘St. Paul.’ While the audience were viewing the remains, Mr. George W. Morgan played upon the organ the Dead March in ‘Saul.’ Among the professional persons present were Henry C. Watson, S. C. Campbell, Geo. W. Morgan, Dr. Wright, John Brougham, Charles Wells, and many others. The coffin bore the following inscription:—"Harry Sanderson, born January 29, 1838. Died September 27, 1871.”