FARNIE, Henry Brougham
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FARNIE (Henry Brougham). Scottish musician and librettist, a native of Fife; and was for some time editor of the Fifeshire Journal. Has compiled and written the librettos of a number of operettas, pantomimes, songs, etc.; and translated most of the more successful modern French comic operas. His talents as an adapter are of the highest order. Among his recent productions may be named Rip van Winkle, by Planquette.