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18th January 1924 - Wyddiall - An Enjoyable Concert

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[Transcriber note: To save everyone's eyes I've turned the collections of names at the end into bullet pointed lists]

Wyddiall

An Enjoyable Concert

The concert given in the schoolroom on Tuesday last attracted a crowded audience, that spent a delightful time.

Mr H. May was the chief organiser, and Mr R. May presided at the piano.

No charge was made for admission, but during the interval a collection was made in aid of the Men's Club, the satisfactory sum of 30s. being collected.

At the close Mr H. Pigg congratulated the artistes on the excellent programme, and called for three cheers, which were heartily given.

On behalf of the performers, Mr H. May thanked the audience for their support, and the liberal way they had subscribed to the Club funds.

The programme was as follows:

Part 1 -

  • Pianoforte Solo, Mr R. May;
  • song, "Maryland," Mr B. Hatchett;
  • song, "Mary Ann and Jack," Mr H. Money;
  • duet, "Barbara Allen," Misses N. Hatchett and R. Marshall;
  • recitation, "From the wreck," Mr E. Searle;
  • song, "Passing by," Mr W. May;
  • song, "The old armchair," Mr W. Searle;
  • dialogue, Messrs B. Hatchett and E. Martin;
  • song, "I passed by your window," N. Hatchett, Miss L. Pledger and R. Marshall;
  • song, "Whispering," Mr H. Pledger;
  • song, "I shall have to ask my mother if she'll let me," Mr C. Hatchett;
  • song, "That old fashioned mother," Miss L. Pledger;
  • song, "God send you back to me," Mr W. Watson.

Part 2 -

  • Song, "Annie Laurie," Mrs W. Mead;
  • song, "Light of her life went out," Mr H. Money;
  • song, "Bubbles," E. Bonfield, R. Reed and C. Hatchett;
  • song, "Bells of St Mary's," Mr H. Pledger;
  • duet, "The old rustic bridge," Miss N. and Mr B. Hatchett;
  • recitation, "A great fit," Mr E. Searle;
  • song, "My meatless day," Mr C. Hatchett;
  • song, "Mate of mine," Mr W. May;
  • song, "Poor ole' Joe," Mr W. Searle;
  • reading, "Our village," Mr J. Searle;
  • song, "Touch the harp gently," Mr W. Watson;
  • song, "Amazon," Mr B. Hatchett;
  • "Auld Lang Syne," concert party.

21st December 1928 - Buntingford Entertainment

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Buntingford

Entertainment

It is often said that one half of the world causes amusement for the other half, but this is not always the case. It only took half-a-dozen men from London, known as "The Impressibles" Concert Party, to amuse a good audience at the Benson Hall on Wednesday evening.

Those that had gathered from far and near never were allowed to think during the evening of the miserable journey they would experience on the way home.

The Party is well-known all over London as the leading laughter makers, and a couple of the members - Messrs. Harry Parr and Will Jennings - hold the distinguished positions of piano humorists at the Queen's Hall.

The whole programme was excellent in every respect, and some of the items of Mr Parr's composition brought down the house. These includes "The show's best man," which the party sang as an opening chorus, "Sea-dogs three" and "Mary's Lamb."

Mr John Orchard gave a pleasing rendering of Aitken's song "Marie my girl" and "The fishermen of England" by Phillips. Other items worthy of special mention included a humorous interlude by Mr Bert Sainsbury, a wireless medley by the party, and an interlude by Mr Will Jennings.

What could be described as the gem of the programme was the song "Take a pair of sparkling eyes," beautifully sang by Mr J. Aylmer.

All the items were well received and clamourously encored. The proceeds were in aid of Aspenden Church Renovation Fund.

29th October 1926 - Forthcoming Concert

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Forthcoming Concert

The Concert to be given at the Benson Hall on Wednesday evening next, in aid of the Buntingford Women's Institute, promises to be quite a musical event.

The artists are - Mrs Major Edridge, Mrs G. Scarborough Taylor, Mrs G. Armstrong, Rev. L.W. Wright, Mr F. Coates, Mr S. Daniels, Kenneth Beard (Comedian), Brock Daniels (Ventriloquist).

We are asked to say that tickets can be obtained of Mr H. Fry and Miss Ivy Aylott.

Get your tickets now for what promises to be a full evening's enjoyment.

29th October 1926 - Armistice Day

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Armistice Day

Arrangements are now well in hand for the observance of Remembrance Day, Thursday, November 11th.

The Concert Committee met at Longmead this week and drew up arrangements for the concert to be given at the Benson Hall during the evening.

Mr Harry Gibbs, who gave great satisfaction last year is bringing 'The Gossips,' a novel concert party from London.

Tickets will be on sale at Mr H. Fry's.

 
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