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suegill
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Cecil Berle
replied on: 9/18/2004 3:13:24 PM From MI microfiche In grave space D263 In loving memory of a Loving mother ELIZA MARY SMITH Died 15 April 1926 Age 73 Also CECIL BERLE WIGHTMAN Brother of Eliza Died 5th Jan 1937 Age 74 |
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Azzabuv
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Cecil Berle
replied on: 9/18/2004 5:29:29 PM Thank you very much, Suegill. Tremendous information. Now i've got to try and follow a SMITH trail again, but try and start from a different perspective. There's something there in the information you've given, but not quite sure what as yet. The first names and the Smith surname are all in the family I.E. Mary Elizabeth Smith - , one of Dinah Hardy's daughters married names (surname) and not forgetting that Dinah was connected to Berle House in some way, having lived there from the mid-1920s-late 30s. Very intriguing. Thanks, Azzabuv. |
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Azzabuv
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Cecil Berle
replied on: 11/11/2004 12:19:11 PM Not being well versed in the plays of Shakespeare myself, could anyone say whether Cecil, in his Shakespearean actor days, would have ever been called on to wear the costume style of the late Elizabethan period in one or more of those plays? Notably, a blue coloured costume. Azzabuv. |
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Azzabuv
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Cecil Berle
replied on: 8/16/2005 5:39:00 PM Was Cecil a comedian too, as mentioned on the Langley Mill Forum? on the Langley Mill Co-op Thread. Incredible. See the first page photograph. Azzabuv. |
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suzard
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Cecil Berle
replied on: 8/16/2005 9:26:13 PM Azza the article on here tells of him entering a competition in Burnley for humorists-and he won the character prize-surely humorist is comedian? |
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Azzabuv
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Cecil Berle
replied on: 8/16/2005 10:31:22 PM SssHHhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Sue. I know. I re-read the article a short time ago. It also mentioned that he once travelled with the "Comic Carnival Co". I was counting on no one reading the back Postings - erby getting away with the misinformed question to Jenny. Don't spread my mistake around, whatever you do. It's painful enough with the wristy slappings AND the keyboard too. It should have known better? DON'T tell Polly's pal............. he.... he just wouldn't understand the pathos involved. Azzabuv.  |
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Jennypeg
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Cecil Berle
replied on: 8/19/2005 9:56:16 PM CECIL BERLE TESTIMONIAL JULY 10TH 1925 The testimonial fund organised by a representative committee for services rendered to the town and district by Mr. Cecil Berle, was closed on Wednesday evening with a miscellaneous concert in the Pavilion,Town Ground. The following contributed to an excellent programme; Miss Ida Revel, the famous chorus singer and comedienne; H. Buxton, baritone; Jack Wheatley, tenor; Chas Woodhouse, solo violin; The two Harry’s, duettists; and Cecil Berle, the hero of the evening, who sang by request “The Golden Wedding” Music was provided by the Premier Jazz Band and Mr. Sydney Broughton was accompanist, During an interval Mr. John Holbrook, J.P. who presided, made the presentation to Cecil Berle of a cheque of £51 13s 2d. And remarked no one had done more for Heanor in charitable causes. Mr. Cecil Berle responded, and said he was not aware he had so many friends. He was not done yet. And would continue his services as long as he possibly could. He thanked the Chairman and committee and all who had so generously helped in raising that testimonial, which exceeded all expectations. October 20th 1933 BENEFIT CONCERT AT HEANOR OLDEST COMEDIAN HONOURED. The Town Hall, Heanor, was inadequate to accommodate the large number of admirers of Heanor’s oldest comedian, Cecil Berle, desirous of gaining admission to a concert promoted for his benefit on Wednesday evening. Mr. Percy C. Smith was responsible for the organisation of the event, and had compiled one of the most interesting programmes submitted to an audience for some time past, every item being of an outstanding character. Amongst the artistes was Mr. Berle himself, who opened the entertainment, and received a most affectionate reception by the vast audience, and he was followed with exceptionally fine numbers, including Zach. Godber, the popular local comedian and dancer; the Lovell Mixed Quartette (Ilkeston), Elijah Smith Bass-baritone, Pupils of the Brentwood school of dancing, George and Harry (noted local whistlers), the Loscoe Road Boys Choir, Ken Poynter (violinist). And Frank Sharpe (saxophonist). Mr. Jack Etherton and Mr. Cyril May were the accompanists. Councillor C. Mettam, J.P., chairman of the Heanor Council, presided, and made reference to the splendid services and self-sacrifice, which Mr. Berle had made in the past for deserving cases in the district of his birth. He felt sure the large gathering present that evening spoke volumes for the esteem and respect with which he was held in the town. Jenny |
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Jennypeg
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Cecil Berle
replied on: 8/22/2005 3:48:13 PM and there's more! 20th FEBRUARY 1925 BENEFIT CONCERT A successful benefit concert was held at Heanor Liberal Club last Friday night for Heanor Town F.C. A capital musical programme was contributed to by Mr. Cecil Berle (entertainer), Mr. C. Woodhouse (violinist), Mr. H. Buxton (soloist), Mr. J. Bowles (----), Mr. E. W. Thorpe occupied the chair. During an interval Councillor Sharman announced that a movement was on foot to make a public testimonial by means of a concert to Mr. Cecil Berle, who had for over 30 years given his services voluntarily at the old folks teas, helped at nearly every concert during the war, and who had given his services freely on behalf of cricket and football clubs and the bands. He appealed for helpers, especially ladies. Mr. Thorpe (chairman) handed over to the football club £4. 3s. 6d. the result of a collection, Mt. T. Durose (chairman), of the club said they never forgot the football club originated from the Liberal Club, and they were pleased the club was willing to help. If all would help in a similar way the club’s finances would be in a better and healthier condition. Mr. Sidney Broughton presided at the piano. Jenny |
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Jennypeg
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Cecil Berle
replied on: 8/31/2005 1:57:44 PM Hi, Cecil's Berle's gravestone is just outside the non-conformist chapel in Marlpool Cemetery, its a small stone with his sister's name facing the path and Cecil name on the back. Jenny |
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Jennypeg
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Cecil Berle
replied on: 9/1/2005 5:03:14 PM Hi, If you go into the cemetery from Stainsby ave end, and stand facing the chapels, (the memorial in the middle of the road) the non-conformist chapel is on the right, the grave is just on the right, the Hardys, you go through the arch and turn right its near the end of the row. I will have a look and see how many Hardys are buried there. Jenny |
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