Mexborough & Swinton Times, November 13, 1891
Notes From Conisborough.
Chrysanthemums & Crags
I hope the chrysanthemum show next Tuesday will be a great success. It is always well-managed and should draw a large assemblage. The “Chinese daisies,” when properly cultivated, are well worthy of inspection, and I remember that in past years the Conisborough exhibition has been cordially eulogised.
What a difference in the aspect of the Conisborough Crags now with what it is when the excursionists are upon the scene.
Some persons may think the landscape now to be rugged and barren-looking. Bat that is a mistake. The autumnal tints are a picture worthy the notice of a Royal Academy artist. The leaves are in almost every hue imaginable, and though they are falling fast. because of the grip of Jack Frost in early morning, yet many remain to be admired. The dying leaf in its beauty reminds one of the charm which is invariably given to one who is dying from consumption—the face then has such a complexion as to be often envied by those in good health.
Presently, however, the leaves will be all on the ground and we shall have nothing but the gaunt trunks of the tree to look at, so we must make the best of interval between now and Christmas.