One of the most substantial and successful teachers of music in this place, is Henry B. Strickland. Of modest pretentions and unobtrusive manners, yet most thorough in the rudiments as well as in the higher departments of musical science. In addition to these sterling qualities, he has the faculty of imparting instruction to the youngest student, as well as to the more advanced, in a clear and comprehensive manner, so as to make a lasting impression. As a composer he has taken an honorable place. Some of his published productions rank deservedly high among musicians of culture; and all bear the stamp of a high order of talent. Mr. Strickland was a hard working miner in his earlier years; but his natural genius, with a brief period in one of the noted musical institutions of the country have place him in the front rank of instructors in the science. As a vocalist he has few equals in this locality, and he is equally at home on the piano or the organ. He has made his mark on the musical history of this place, a mark that will long remain to guide the lovers of "the concordance of sweet sounds," when the more flashy work of others is forgotten. He is now the organist of St. Joseph's Catholic church, and is also a dealer in music and musical instruments, on Mill street.
