Mexborough and Swinton Times, November 24.
Conisborough Primitive Methodist Concert.
With a view to obtaining funds for the benefit of the Primitive Methodist Chapel in this village, a concert was held in the board school, on Monday evening, the attendance, chiefly no doubt owing to the unfavourable weather been only moderate.
Dr hills, presided, and before commencing the program expressed great pleasure in occupying the chair, more especially seeing that the proceeds were for so noble and object, and on behalf of the promoters he thanked all present for their attendance and concluded by wishing the members of the Primitive society God speed.
The first part of the proceedings commenced with a pianoforte duet, “March of the men of Harlech,” by the Misses Arblaster which was well performed.
March of the Men of Harlech
Mrs E. Beardsley followed with a song, “Tell her I love her” after which Mr J. Beardsley ably remembered a pianoforte solo entitled “Warblings at eve”
Mr F, Kilham next appear, and sang in his usual inimitable style. “Poor Mr Coppett,” which, although loudly re demanded, was not repeated.
Miss A Arblaster follow and sang the “Pretty mockingbird,” which was loudly cheered, the “Mockingbird” being substituted.
The feature of the evening was the whistling Mr A. Cooper, of Rotherham, who faultlessly gave on a brass whistle the well-known air. “The Keel Row,” with variations, which, of course, when ended, fairly brought down the house, the cheering not subsided till the performer had reappeared.
Keel Row
A glee followed, “O who will o’er the Downs” after which Miss Arblaster sang “I wouldn’t like to tell,”
Miss Arblaster and Miss Warburton’s rendering of the “‘Osborn’s Quadrilles,” was highly creditable.
Mr G Stacey, who possesses a good voice, sang “Give me the man of honest heart” in good style
A well rendered violin and pianoforte duet, “Bluebells of Scotland,” by Mr S Wilde, and Miss S Arblaster concluded the first part.
The second part open with a pianoforte duet by Miss Arblaster and Miss Warburton, “Happy family, quadrilles and this was followed by a song given by Mr Kilham, “Awkward”, which was loudly encored but not repeated.
Another whistle solo, “Home, sweet home, next amused the audience, duets followed from the Misses Arblaster, “What are the wild waves saying,” and “Very suspicious.”
Miss JBeardsley after singing “Woman’s resolution,” was loudly applauded as was Mr J. Beardsley, for his pianoforte solo.
“Money matters” was the title for the next duet from the Misses Arblaster.
Another violin and pianoforte duet from Mr S Wilde, and Mr J. Beardsley was very efficiently given, and much appreciated.
Mr E. Beardsley sang “You been a friend to me.” Very creditably as did also Mr Stacey, “The Englishman.”
A glee, “Sleep gentle lady sleep,” concluded the program after which the national anthem was heartily sung, and the proceedings terminated