Mexborough and Swinton Times November 6, 1891
Conisborough Town Football Club.
Presentation to the Treasurer.
On Saturday, owing to Greasborough not fulfilling their engagement with Conisborough, a practice match was played between the first team and a scratch eleven, on the Spring Grove ground, the latter winning by 4 goals to one.
After the match the members and their friends met together to spend an enjoyable evening, at the Red Lion Inn, and to present their treasurer, Mt. T. Shutt, with an illuminated address, for the able manner in which he had fulfilled the office since 1878. There was a large company present. Mr. T. Kelly was voted to the chair, mad Mr. W. Kelly, captain of the club, to the vice-chair.
The Chairman stated that they had met together to spent a friendly evening, and to make a present to their treasurer. (Cheers.) He said they all thought a great deal about their treasurer—(a Voice: ” We do yet “)— and of his good and generous help amongst them. He would ask them all to enjoy the evening in a convivial manner. (Hear, hear.)
First on the programme was a comic song, entitled “The fat-headed man,” whith caused much laughter. —The Chairman then made a few remarks concerning the club, and said he was very pleased to state that it was in a flourishing condition—(cheers)–from a financial point, although the season so far had been a very expensive one. He hoped that the players would keep united together, and they would then be as good as most of the neighbouring clubs.
M: E. Keys sang “Neapolitine ” with good taste.
The Conisborough brass band here made its arrival amidst applause, and played a selection, entitled ” Boudoir.”
The Chairman then announced Mr. Nicholson, of Rock House, who, on entering the room, was given a hearty welcome.
Mr. Nicholson said he thanked them for the kind manner in which they had received him. He thought they had done him a great honour in asking him (Mr. Nicholson) to make the presentation. He was very pleased to have to perform that duty, as he had always found Mr. Shutt a straightforward and upright man, and his popularity amongst both the football and cricket players was much esteemed. It gave him very great pleasure to be present on that taxation. He thought football, like cricket, was a manly game and good recreation, if they only played football. (Hear, hear. )
Mr. A. Harrison next gave “Down on the farm.” In excellent style.
Mr. Nicholson then made the presentation to Mr. Shutt, which consisted of a beautifully framed illuminated address, on behalf of the Conisbrough Town Football Club, amidst loud applause. Mr Nicholson said it giving great pleasure in handing to their treasurer at the address. (Cheers.)
Mr Short replied, and said he received the present with hearty thanks to all. He was greatly pleased with it, as he had never been the recipient of such a beautiful present before. (Cheers.) He hoped he should be spared to see it hung up in the front room for many years to come. (Cheers, and a Voice: “We do as well.”) He should always try and do his best to assist the football club in every respect. (Hear, hear) He was too old to play football now – laughter – but he still fancied himself a little bit at cricket. In conclusion, he said he was very much obliged to all the members for the present. (Cheers, and a voice: “You’re welcome, dad.”)
Mr Nicholson here proposed Mr Shutt’s health, which was drunk with musical honours.
Mr A Harrison proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Nicholson for the month them on that occasion and presenting the testimonial to their weather treasurer, which was seconded by Mr G Hurton.
Mr Stacey next sang “The monarch of the wood,” which was followed with a selection by the band, “Sunshine and showers” (waltz).
Mr T Shutt then proposed “The Conisbrough Town Football Club,” and this was drunk with musical honours.
Mr W Farrow sang “This enlightened age,” with good effect.
The Chairman proposed a vote of thanks to the Conisbrough Brass Band. He said that the football club would give them help when it lay in their power to do so, for they had come forward that night and freely given their services.
Mr FitzGeorge responded on behalf of the band.
Mr W Sykes sang “Massa,” in good style, and then Mr Rogers gave “Cavendish and Burke,” which was followed by a duet, “Get into the wagon,” by Messrs Kelly and Hunter.
After another selection by the band, “wen the light” (waltz), Mr Nicholson proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman.
Mr W Kelly (captain) responded, and said he hoped all the members would be united together.
The company shortly after broke up, the band playing the National Anthem.