Sherfield English: Entertainment at Melchet Court: Through the kindness of Lady Ashburton, Mr. Mowlam was enabled to present a varied and interesting programme to a very large audience, in the large and beautiful hall of Melchet court, on the evening of the 23rd inst. The entertainment was patronised by Lady Ashburton and party, including Lord and Lady Compton … … Miss Minnie Pinsent sang with much applause, “Tell her I love her so” and “Widdicombe Fair.” The latter was given in the Devon dialect, with which the performers appeared perfectly familiar, and the song received a well – deserved encore … (continues) … [Note Minnie = Mary]
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