Entertainment at Conisborough

On Thursday evening last an entertainment of a very interesting character was held in the Church School room by the members and friends of the church choir, the same being under the conductorship of Mr H. White, Doncaster.

Mr White has been in the habit for some years past of giving a concert in aid of the church funds – but was unable to do so last year – and after clearing off a small debt for platform fixing, the surplus on the present occasion has to be handed over to the St Peter’s string band.

There was a good audience present, and Mr White had taken care to provide for all kinds of tastes, comic, sentimental, and religious – the former preponderating.

The comic element was supplied chiefly by Messrs. Marquand and W. Anelay, of Doncaster, although several local leaders and gentlemen contributed several pieces, and altogether the concert was much enjoyed.

The St Peter’s string band led off with an overture or, in which they did fairly well, considering their youth, this was followed by a glee, “Men of Harlech,” in which a false start was made.

However, after this item the people were soon put into a good humour by Mr W. Anelay’s rendering of “some people left,” which secured him and in court. Mr Fred Hill’s rendering of “the Sexton” was good, whilst Mr Marquands delivery of “Oh, that Gorgonzola,” was rewarded with a determined encore to which he kindly responded.

Miss A. Howcroft followed with “I do love you,” in which she was very successful, and received a well merited encore.

Mr W. Anelay next charmed his audience with “I an’t a going to tell,” which he replied with “Now, we shan’t be long.

Miss H. Ogley followed with “Farewell,” and one by Miss M. Barlow, both being given creditably, as also was a violin quartette by the string band.

Mr T. Badger followed with the good bass solo. “Jolly Smith’s,” to which he did credit.

Mr S. Wilde followed with “Down among the bluebells.” Which secured him an encore and he acknowledged same with “Only one girl.”

Mr J. W. Davies, although suffering from a cold gave “The driver” in good style.

Miss S. Appleyard was next with “The Holy City.”

Mr Marquand’s delivery of “That’ll dodoldo” was rewarded an encore, for which he gave “One of the family.”

Mr A. Wilson followed with “Limerick town.”

Mr G. Thurnbull with “Never go there anymore” Mr F. Hill with “The Wolf,” followed by several other items, including a glee by the choir.

Althogether this concert was well appreciated, and Mr White is sure of a good audience on future occasions.