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Performance TitleGreat Mass Demonstration - We Can Conquer Unemployment
Performance Date26 March 1929
Performance DayTuesday
Main PerformersRt. Hon. David Lloyd George,
Hon. The Marquess of Reading (Presiding) - speakers
Secondary PerformersArthur Meale - organ
ConductorsEric Godley
Set ListOrgan soli: 'March' (Festive), Arthur Meale (Arthur Meale),
'Fantasia of Old Welsh Tunes', Wm. Foulkes (Arthur Meale),
'Selection From Merrie England', ed. German (Arthur Meale),
'Andante And Allegro' from William Tell Overture, Rossini (Arthur Meale)

'The Liberal March',
'We Can Conquer Unemployment',
'Liberal Song Of Victory',
'Stanley Boy',
'How Do You of York',
'Loch Lomond',
'Gin A Flapper Meet A Flapper',
'Cockles And Mussels',
'Pack Up Your Troubles',
'Hearts of Oak',
'We Can Conquer',
'Tipperary',
'Annie Laurie'

Speech (LLoyd George)
Performance NotesThe Marconi company relayed Lloyd George's speech to 13 other special meetings, one an overflow at the Kingsway Hall.

Lloyd George's speech was focused on releiveing unemployment in Great Britain.

A large 100 foot x 20 foot banner hang in front of the organ.
Related Archival MaterialProgramme (RAHE/1/1929/22)
Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/1/1929/22'We can Conquer Unemployment' - Great Mass Demonstration at the Royal Albert Hall organised by the Daily News26 March 1929
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
_PagoizoogipowtGreat Mass Demonstration - We Can Conquer Unemployment1
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/1743Meale; J. Arthur (fl 1916-1920s); English organist
DS/UK/1370George; David Lloyd (1863-1945); 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor; British Liberal politician Prime Minster of the UK
DS/UK/3953Issacs; Lord; Rufus Daniel (1860-1935); 1st Marquess of Reading; English lawyer, jurist, politician
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