Record

Performance TitleFord Motor Exhibition 1935
Performance Date19 October 1935
Performance DaySaturday
Performance Time10.00
Main PerformersBandsman J Harrison - vocal,
Bandsman E J Whittall - cornet
Orchestra or BandReynder's Costume String Orchestra,
The Kneller Hall Band,
The Regimental Band of HM 1st Battalion The Border Regiment
ChoirsThe Border Male Voice Chorus
ConductorsJohn Reynders,
Major H E Adkins,
O W Geary
Set List'Overture' from Tannhauser, Wagner,
'Sweet and Low', Barnby (The Border Male Voice Chorus),
'A Tavern in the Town', arr. Geary (The Border Male Voice Chorus),
'Cornet Solo - Sizilietta', Blon (Bandsman E J Whittall),
'Fantasia' - Gilbert and Sullivan, arr. Godfrey,
Favourite airs from ' The Mikado', ' The Pirates of Penzance', Patience', The Yeoman of the Guard', ' The Gondoliers', etc.,
Ballad - You are my Heart's Delight, Lehar, (Bandsman J Harrison),
The Border Dance Orchestra,
The Regimental March of The Border Regiment,
National Anthem: 'God Save the King'
Performance NotesFilm footage of this event is available from British Pathe (Film ID 482.08) Running time 1min 27secs.

On the main floor there were examples of the Ford 5-cwt. van, the Fordson 1-ton lorry and van, and the 2-ton forward-control lorry. A variety of Fordson tractors were also shown, including the agricultural tractor with spade lugs on one wheel and cleats on the other to show alternative equipment, the Fordson land utility tractor with Firestone pneumatic tyre on one wheel and Dunlop low-pressure tyre on the other, and the Fordson industrial tractor.

An ambulance completed the range of commercial vehicles exhibited by Ford.

Films were shown in the cinema hall, and the show was open from 10:00-22:00 each day.
Related Archival MaterialProgramme (RAHE/1/1935/53)
Ticket Prices1s 3d
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Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/1/1935/53Ford Motor Exhibition17-26 October 1935
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Ebomoisior_NeakFord Motor Exhibition 19359
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/1107Ford Motor Company; 1903-; American automobile manufacturer
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