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medal, both of which had been deposited in the archives of the city of Bologna, subject to his order. He at once commenced negotiations with the proper authorities through the state department at Washington, the result being

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that these valuable testimonials arrived safely in Milwaukee through yesterday's mails. The medal is of bronze, being about two inches in diameter, and something over an eighth of an inch in thickness. On the front side is a raised head, the inscription around the margin being: "Esposizione in Bologna, 1888. S, A. R. Il Principe Di Napoli Pres. Onor." The reverse side is encircled by a wreath of laurels, but is without inscription. The diploma, a rather imposing document, bears witness in the usual terms to the success in competition of Senor Prof. John C. Fillmore. The whole is a very fitting tribute to a very deserving gentleman, and an additional honor to Milwaukee as an artistic center.
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to the art. To this Prof. J. C. Fillmore sent his celebrated treatise on "The History of Pinaforte Music," published in 1883, and his no less interesting and instructive "Lessons in Musical History," published three years later. Late last fall the professor was both pleased and gratified to receive notification that he had been awarded a diploma and
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A DIPLOMA FROM BOLOGNA
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Prof. J. C. Fillmore Honored in Italy.
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A TRIBUTE TO A MILWAUKEEAN
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The Well-Known Professor of Music Receives a Medal and Diploma at the Exposition at Bologna.
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In the year 1888, a grand International Exposition of Music was held at Bologna, Italy, to which musicians of all countries were invited to send original compositions or works pertaining
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