Humorous Songs

'Ask'st thou what maiden?' by John Orlando Parry, 9 Dec. 1826; 'Duetto straordinario!' by John Orlando Parry, junior, 23 Aug. 1836; 'Wanted-a Governess!' by J. Parry, junior, 17 May 1840; 'County Commissions' by John Parry, junior, 15 March 1841; 'Bitters!' by John Parry, 1 Feb. 1844; 'Red Riding Hood' by John Parry, 31 March 1846; 'Oh !! of all the pretty polkas-oh!' by John Parry, 6 Dec. 1851; 'The sweet vesper bells of Ancona', 12 Dec. 1853; 'Colleen Bawn' written by H. I. Byron, and arranged by Frank Musgrave and John Parry, Oct.-Nov., 1861; 'Speranza amabile' by John Parry, 19 March 1864; the original sketch of 'The Wedding Breakfast at Mrs. Roseleafs', by John Parry, Jan. 1866; 'Parting words-written for "The Harmonists" Society on the occasion of Miss Howell (Hon. Sec.) [on her marriage] leaving Surbiton for Ireland, written & composed by John Parry', 29 Jan. 1873; and undated songs, all by John Orlando Parry- 'A wife Wanted', 'Sweet Evening Time', and 'Mama is so very particular'.

Formerly known as John Orlando Parry 11

Preferred citation: NLW MS 8289D

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