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Messrs Cope's Christmas entertainment to their workpeople at St. George's Hall, Liverpool, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Messrs Cope's Christmas entertainment to their workpeople at St. George's Hall, Liverpool, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Messrs Cope's Christmas entertainment to their workpeople at St. George's Hall, Liverpool, 1864. 'Mr. J. C. Cowper, the tragedian, recited, with great taste and feeling, Tennyson's ode, "The Death of the Old Year." This was succeeded by slow organ music, amidst which "the Old Year" reached the dais, where he stood and gazed round for a minute. As a deep-toned gong struck twelve, he turned and, lifting the curtains of the tent, retired as he disclosed the "New Year," a bright little creature, in a costume resembling that of Britannia. At this moment the light once more sprung up in the hall, the whole audience sang "Rule Britannia" and the National Anthem, while the fairy New Year entered a triumphal car, and was drawn across the hall, followed by the other figures in the pageant...The refreshments, even for such a large company, were ample, and admirably dispensed, and the dawn found some indefatigable dancers full of brisk appreciation of an entertainment which was successful, not only for the pleasure it afforded the guests, but as an expression of genuine and hearty interest between employers and workpeople'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This print captures the essence of Messrs Cope's Christmas entertainment for their workpeople at St. George's Hall in Liverpool back in 1864. The scene is set with Mr. J.C. Cowper, the tragedian, reciting Tennyson's ode "The Death of the Old Year" with great emotion and skill, followed by slow organ music creating a solemn atmosphere.
As the clock strikes midnight, "the Old Year" gracefully exits to reveal the arrival of "the New Year," portrayed as a bright and cheerful figure resembling Britannia. The audience erupts into song with "Rule Britannia" and the National Anthem as the fairy-like New Year is paraded across the hall in a triumphal car.
The attention to detail in this production is evident through not only the elaborate costumes and performances but also through the ample refreshments provided for all guests. This event served not only as an evening of joy and celebration but also as a heartfelt gesture of appreciation from employers to their dedicated workpeople.
The image captured here truly encapsulates a moment of unity and camaraderie between employer and employee, showcasing genuine interest and care for one another beyond just business relationships. It serves as a reminder of simpler times when such gestures were valued and cherished by all who attended this memorable Christmas entertainment at St. George's Hall over a century ago.
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