Concert at Denaby Main

One of the best concerts ever given at Denaby took place on Saturday evening, under the auspices of the Cricket Club. No pains had been spared by the committee to provide a good programme, which was most successfully carried out. The schoolroom was well filled by an attentive audience, who, judging from their frequent and loud applause, highly enjoyed the proceedings.

The Vicar of Mexboro’, the Rev. H. Ellerhaw, who also has charge of the Denaby parish, presided, and prefaced his remarks by alluding to the object of the concert, the proceeds of which are to be devoted to the re-laying of the cricket ground. He also referred to the club’s success during the past season, and wished them a continuance of the same.

The concert was commenced by a violin and piano duet, “La Sonnambula,” rendered by Messrs. J. Beardsley and Soar. “Awake, Æolian Lyre,” by the choir, followed. “The Death of Nelson,” a song always welcome, was tastefully given by the Rev. T. Horsfall. Miss Neal, of Swinton, who appeared to be a favourite at Denaby, sang with much taste “A Summer Shower,” which was followed by “The Lost Song,” sung by Mr. Bolton, of Conisbro’. Mr. M. Soar, of Denaby, a young but able violinist, rendered with more than ordinary ability “The Cuckoo Solo,” which met with a hearty reception, “The Blue Bells of Scotland” being rendered as an encore.

Mr. W. H. Chambers, the respected manager at the colliery, was awarded a most hearty reception, and after singing “The Owl,” was compelled to return, when he sang “Wrecked and Saved.” “Come where the moonbeams linger” was well rendered by Miss White, of Attercliffe, who was also recalled, and sang “Within a mile of Edinboro’ town” very sweetly.

A recitation, “The Signal Box” (Simms), recited by Miss Sanderson, of Darnall, was the feature of the evening, and one of the greatest treats ever placed before a Denaby audience in the shape of a recital. The young lady’s performance was more than ordinarily good. Although rather a lengthy piece, she kept her hearers spellbound throughout the recital, her style being faultless. The conclusion of the piece was the signal for deafening applause, which was responded to by Miss Sanderson’s return, on which she gave “The Grave Digger,” a most humorous selection.

Mr. Stanfield followed with a song, “Nora Darling.” Miss Chambers, of Darnall, closed the first part by singing “Auntie” with much feeling.

The chairman at this juncture said that having so cleverly bowled out the whole of the players in their first innings he suggested that stumps should be drawn for a few minutes.

A pianoforte, violin, and “knicknack” trio by Messrs. Beardsley, Soar, and Beardsley opened the second part of the programme and was much enjoyed, especially the “knicknacking” of Master Johnny Beardsley, a youth of about six summers, who appeared quite at home, and an encore was given. “The Hen Convention Show,” an amusing part-song which caused endless amusement, was loudly redemanded.

Another treat from Miss Sanderson was her recitation “Death Doomed,” by Joe Wills, which was given in a more interesting manner than before. That the piece was appreciated was evident from the loud applause which followed, and which only subsided on her reappearance to give “The Lifeboat,” another composition which gave her full scope both for displaying her excellent memory and also her dramatic gifts.

The Rev. T. Horsfall was next to appear to sing “Mary of Argyle,” which was followed by a song by Miss White, “Maggie’s Secret,” and “Don’t Forget Me” as an encore. “Wait till the clouds roll by,” although a much hackneyed composition, was highly appreciated, judging from the hearty manner the chorus was sung, a recall being also awarded.

The singer, Miss Neal, was quite at home in her rendering of “The Arab’s Farewell,” which was followed by a comic song from Mr. Chambers, whose faultless rendering of “The Unfortunate Man” will long be remembered by all present. On being loudly recalled “The Little Pigs,” with which all appeared to be acquainted, was substituted by request.

Mr. Bolton sang “Roses Underneath the Snow,” which was also much enjoyed, as was Miss Chambers’ song “Turning the Tables,” which was given with much pathos.

The National Anthem concluded the successful event, on the success of which the cricket club members, one and all, are to be congratulated. Mr. Rose ably presided during the second part of the concert, in the unavoidable absence of the vicar. The piano was kindly lent by Mr. J. Beardsley, who accompanied with his usual efficiency.