I mentioned a music book by Walter PHOENIX in my story about his diary. I just pulled out the music book, all hand-written, and wanted to share the face plate with you in case it is of interest to anyone The first B flat flute parts in this book are a fine example of manuscript by Walter Phoenix, which he did about the year 1875. It is a remarkable collection and piece of work. These overtures, selections from the Grand Operas and original compositions were played by the flute and drum bands, consisting of the following instrutmentations: 1st and 2nd B flat flutes Concert flutes, piccolos and drums F flutes The B flat flutes were the old Meyer flute system, 6 keys These bands played in concerts at Botanical Gardens in Manchester, England yearly.There were also flute solo concerts for concert flutes. Walter PHOENIX won 1st awards with one of these solos in the back of this book, but it is not known which one. He played a Pratton System concert flute with covered keys. This book was used in teaching manuscript sight reading at Syracuse University by Arthur S. Phoenix, nephew of Walter Phoenix, from 1938-1942 inclusive, at regular sessions and at summer school. The students were very much interested in the story of the writing. Most of the numbers were arranged by J.M. Forde,who was bandmaster of the Hallamshire Rifles Band of Sheffield, England. (The above information was furnished by Arthur S. Phoenix, nephew of Walter Phoenix.) I don't know if any of this is of interest, but thought I would share it in case it connects to someone out there. Barb Stevens