WELL-KNOWN SINGER DEAD
LATE MR. J. W. RYAN Mr. J. W. Ryan, who was well known in Auckland musical circles, died on Saturday at the age of 50. The possessor of a fine bass voice, Mr. Ryan was an original member of the Lyric Quartette when formed in 1903, and was actively associated with that body until ill-health intervened. A member of the Orphans’ Club for about 25 years, he was also connected with the Savage Club. At the meeting of the Orphans’ Club on Saturday evening the chairman, Mr. G. W. Hutchison, made feeling reference to the death of Mr. Ryan, and the 700 members present stood in silence as a mark
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Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 141, 5 September 1927, Page 16
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