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Rh given at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, of which her parents were the only colored members. It was at this very aristocratic cluirch that she received the high praises of the entire audience and competent judges as being master of the immense organ, which she manipulated with perfect ease and grace. She has, since this great triumph, filled positions of honor among the wealthy masses of New England cities; was the first colored teacher and singer in old Mixion Academy of Language at Providence, R. I., serving for a period of four years and teaching many pupils of both races.

Soon after coming to New York her services were engaged as organist at the renowned Shiloh Presbyterian Church, of which Rev. Henry Hyland Garnet, D. D., was pastor for nine years.

Although it is said that prejudice exists to an extent in that city, she can boast of some of the wealthiest white people among her scholars and patrons. Prof. G. Jardine, of great organ fame, quotes her as being the most brilliant colored organist of the city. With a most graceful and attractive appearance she has a bright future before her.

Madam E. R. Bundy is one of whom the race may well be proud as a skilled and noted musician.