Title: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1905, Christchurch

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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Thomas, David , Teacher of the Violin Piano, and Singing, Herbert. Mr. Thomas was born in South Wales, in 1853, and was educated in his native place and in London. He commenced his musical studies in Wales by taking lessons from Messrs Bowen and Caradog, and continued in the metropolis under Dr. Joseph Parry and Mr. Proudman. Till he left for the Colony in 1885, by the s.s. “Tongariro,” Mr. Thomas was engaged in commercial life, but after arriving at Port Chalmers, he settled in Balclutha, where he commenced to teach music. Two years later he removed to Tapanui, where he remained also for two years. In these places he conducted large musical classes, and performed several works at public functions. In 1889 he settled in the Otepopo district, and as a private teacher, has established a considerable connection, which extends as far as Duntroon and the Waitaki river. Since settling in Herbert, Mr. Thomas has held appointments as precentor at the Otepopo and Kakanui Presbyterian Churches. He was married in London in 1883 to the second daughter of Mr G. Hughes, of Beaumaris, and has two daughters.