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Paine, John Knowles

musician, composer, was born Jan. 9, 1839, in Portland, Maine. He has given organ concerts in Europe and America; and many of his orchestral works have been performed in the principal cities of the United States. His first symphony was brought out by Theodore Thomas in 1876.

He composed the centennial hymn to the words of John G. Whittier that was sung at the opening of the exhibition in Philadelphia in 1876. He is ranked among the foremost living composers.