South Yorkshire Times, December 8th 1933

Presentation Concert

 A presentation concert in honour of Mr. Oliver Gilbert. who recently resigned the secretaryship of the Hickleton Main Checkweight Fund, was well attended in the Coronation Club on Saturday. Mr. Gilbert was secretary of the Fund for 26 years. Mr. G. Teece presided over Saturday’s concert, and on behalf of the Fund Alderman George Probert presented £20 in notes and a walking stick suitably inscribed. A case of pipes was presented on behalf of the checkweigh men.

Mrs. Gilbert received a Westminster chiming clock.

Ald. Probert spoke in terms of warm appreciation of Mr. Gilbert’s long and valued service. For a long period also Mr. Gilbert has been an auditor of the Coronation Club, and Mr. Ryall, of the club, presented to him a purse and £5.

Other speakers were Mr. W. M. Starkey. secretary of the Hickleton Main branch of the Y.M.A., Mr. J. Parker, C.C., and Mr. T. Swift. All spoke highly of Mr. Gilbert’s work and congratulated him on his long service.

Mr. Gilbert expressed deep appreciation of the gifts and the way his services were acknowledged. Enjoyable items were given by Brian O’Byrne, Cora Lister, and T. Glease. with C. Senior as accompanist.