The Late John Hughes Williams

The late Mr. Williams, although not a Lambeth man, was for some years so keenly interested in the School and everything connected with it, that it may not be out of place to include a short notice of him in this book.

The Rich's scholars at one time occupied a very prominent position in the School, and Mr. Williams was actively concerned in furthering their interests and in reviving the old Grammar School traditions which undoubtedly attached to the original School on Lambeth Green. He was of a most generous disposition, and threw himself with enthusiasm into the many organisations which were then flourishing in connection with the Day and Sunday Schools of the parish.

The Late John Hughes Williams, Esq

Being himself a Welshman, with all the Welsh fervour of temperament and genuine love of music, he was a talented musician, and often officiated at the organ in the Parish Church, playing with great skill, and with a wonderful touch.

He was organist of the children's service, for which he formed a choir of boys, who for many years successfully challenged comparison with any similar choir in the neighbourhood, and to whom he was devotedly attached.

His activities were by no means confined to Lambeth, for he travelled much, and was well known in many parts of England and the United States.

At his death a very eloquent funeral sermon was preached at St. John's Church, Waterloo Road, by the then Vicar, the Rev. Arthur Jephson.