Bow & Bridge Violin and bow makers, as the old books printed them

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A special loan exhibition of musical instruments, manuscripts, books, portraits, and other mementoes of music and musicians, formed to commemorate the tercentenary of the granting by King James I of a charter of incorporation to the Worshipful company of musicians in 1604 .., 1904

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1Incorporated Society of Musicians,
219, BERNERS STREET, LONDON, W.
4ESTABLISHED 1882. INCORPORATED 1892.
6Founded with the following objects:—
8To provide an organisation which shall unite and represent the musical profession.
10To provide opportunities for social intercourse among its members, and to hold meetings for the discussion of subjects relating to music.
12To promote the culture of music, and to encourage musical composition.
14To improve musical education, and to hold examinations in which a high standard of music attainment shall be maintained.
16To ensure the competency of teachers by granting a Teacher's Certificate after examination.
18To establish Benevolent Funds for the benefit of members of the profession. At the present time there are twenty-two such funds in connection with the various sections of the Society; in addition to the Orphanage for the Children of Musicians, maintained by the Society at 16, Norland Square, Notting Hill, London, W.
20Forms of Application for Admission to Membership, together with all particulars of the Society, may be obtained from
22EDWARD CHADFIELD,
23General Secretary.

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