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Show PROF. RADCLIFFE MAY ACCEPT EASTERN OFFER The announcement that Prof. Thomas Radcllffe, organist of the First Congregational Congre-gational church of this city, has under un-der consideration two offers of Important Import-ant positions In the far East will be gratifying to his many friends, although al-though much regret would be felt should he decide to leave the city. Prof. Radcllffe expects to start about July 1 for Newton, Mass , a fashionable suburb of Boaton, where he' has been Invited lo look over the ground with a view to locating. After taking In the Massachusetts shore resorts he will go to Harrisburg, Pa., where the position of organist has been tendered him by the First Methodist church of that city. Mr. Radcllffe Is one of the oldest and best-known organists in the West, having resided here for twenty-six years. He stands high In musical circles cir-cles and Is much esteemed as a citizen. When he came to this country on the invitation of Judge Tourgee of Boston lie had thoughts of settling at the "hub." 'but finally decided in favor of Salt Lake. He has been more than once Invited to exhibit his skill before large audiences In the East, the last occasion being the Pan-American exposition ex-position at Bun'alo. He Is a member of the American College of Organists. |