Frank’lin

Benj., Boston, Ma ., 1706—Philadelphia, 1790; the eminent philosopher; inv. the harmonica (v. D. D.), and wrote wittily on Scotch and contemporary music, etc. Frank’o, (1) Sam, New Orleans, Jan. 20, 1857—New York, May 6, 1937; violinist; pupil of Wilhelmj, Joachim and Vieuxtemps; toured with Patti; cond. concerts of ancient music in New York; 1912, Berlin; arr. music for orch., etc. (2) Nahan, New Orleans, July 23, 1861—Amityville, L. I., June 7, 1930; violinist and cond.; at 8, toured the world with Patti; later studied with Rappoldi, De Ahna, Wilhelmj, and Joachim; of Met. Op. orchestra, N. Y.; from 1883 concertmaster; 1905-07 conductor; later cond. his own orchestra.