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The audience thought the player was singing a ballad, so the applause came forth.
The full stage with this act was unnecessary. Mr. Bartle can remain in "one" for the concertina playing and singing he does.
When you hear Mr. Cawthrone play it, you think of Mr. Dale. When you hear Bartle play and handle a concertina, you think of Messrs, Hawthorne and Dale-- in that order--for although Dale may arrive last in your thoughts he will always come first with the concertina.
Battle is a nice and small act for those who like their music done up only in concertinas.
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Variety 20:2 ( September 17, 1910)