Kitchener, William, M.D.

KITCHENER, William, M.D., the son of a coal merchant, from whom he inherited an ample fortune, was an accomplished amateur musician. He composed an operetta entitled ‘Love among the Roses, or, The Master Key,’ and was author of ‘Observations on Vocal Music,’ 1821, and editor of ‘The Loyal and National Songs of England,’ 1823; ‘The Sea Songs of England,’ 1823; and ‘A Collection of the Vocal Music in Shakspere's Plays.’ He was also author...