PEACE CELEBRATIONS
1st AUGUST 1919
The final
part of the public Peace celebrations was held in the Town Hall,
Knottingley, on Tuesday
when nearly 500 ex-servicemen spent a highly enjoyable evening at an
excellent smoking concert, which had been arranged by Mr. Percy
Thompson.
The programme
commenced with the loyal toast and the singing of the National
Anthem. Cr. Worfolk, J.P. Chairman of The Celebration Committee
presided and welcomed the men on behalf of the townsfolk. During an
interval light refreshments were handed round by the lady members of the
Christmas Parcels Committee. Whilst the beverages were attended by the
male helpers, tobacco and cigarettes were also supplied and the men's
applause and enthusiasm expressed the sincerity of their
appreciation. Col C. C. Moxon, C.M.G. D.S.O., had a rousing welcome
on appearing to sing and was not allowed to go until the calls for a
speech had been answered.
The Col in a
happy speech, said how pleased he was to be present and to see again so
many men of the 1st 5th K.O.Y.L.I. with whom he had served in France and
who he would like to thank for their gallant services. At the close
of the concert the Chairman thanked the entertainers and Mr. Percy
Thompson called for thanks to the ladies of the Parcels fund. The
motions were enthusiastically carried.
The
entertainment was long and varied and enjoyable. Mr. F. Heptinstall
sang sentimental ballads and Mr. H. Stewart rendered comic songs. Duets
by Miss Phyliss Clayton and Mr. Percy Thompson won great applause and Miss
Jessie Davis proved a really capable violinist.
Miss Dorothy
Gregg sang a pleasing selection from ''Betty'' and Mr. Willie Wood and Mr.
Jack Addy contributed popular songs. The 'turn' of the evening was
given by Mr. Stanley Riley, a conjurer and entertainer of a high order,
who won tremendous applause. Mr. Bert Thompson in his engaging style
also added a vocal item - Mr. H. Gregg also accompanied. The whole
evening was pleasant, being greatly enjoyable.
Reproduced
from the Pontefract and Castleford Express
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