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 down in a solo, Kyle took up her part and played it till she had recovered, for which he was much applauded. He was a handsome man with a peculiarly oval face and most charming manners. When dying Kyle requested that his silver flute should be placed in his hands and buried with him, which was done.

Another who gained a great reputation was Otto Osterle (1861-1895), born in St. Louis, of German parentage. He from time to time filled the post of first flute in Thomas' orchestra, and those of Seidl and the New York Philharmonic. He also was professor of the flute in the National Conservatoire in New York. When Patti visited America, Osterle played obligatos with her. He played on a wooden Böhm flute, and his taste and phrasing have been highly spoken of, whilst his tone is said to have been marvellously sympathetic and sonorous, especially in slow movements. Other prominent native-born American flautists were John S. Cox, of Philadelphia, a member of Gilmore's and Sousa's bands, and an excellent piccolo player; and Sidney Lanier, the poet-flautist (see p. 246, post). No native American flautist, however, has attained any notoriety outside his own country.

Australia has produced a remarkable flute-playerMr. John Lemmone, who visited England some years ago and played with great success. Mr. Lemmone, who plays the Radcliff model, has a fine tone and good style. He is gifted with a remarkable memory, and can play over a hundred solos without the music.