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Jennypeg
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Cecil Berle
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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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