| "A large fashionable Garden party took place on Saturday, the19th inst., at Seskinore, co. Tyrone, the residence of Colonel and Mrs McClintock. The beautiful garden and grounds were looking their best, being bright with a brilliant display of exquisite flowers now in the zenith of their beauty, and the many handsome shrubs and fine old trees enhanced the picturesqueness of the scene. A mixed cricket match and a lawn tennis tournament provided ample amusement for the many guests assembled, For those who did not take part in these games a most delightful and attractive indoor concert kindly organised by Mr Raymond Browne-Lecky took place during the afternoon. His delightful rendering of “When Shadows Gather,” “A Stolen Pearl,” “Sunshine and Butterfly,” was the chief feature of the performance. Mrs Buchanan’s charming singing of “Indian Love Lyrics” and Mr Martin’s brilliant pianoforte solos were also much appreciated. By kind permission of Colonel McClintock and officers the band of the 3rd att. R.I.F performed a varied and attractive programme on the lawn during the afternoon and the weather was everything that could be desired." Irish Society Aug 1911. [sic] | | On Tuesday, November 25th, most excellent amateur theatricals were given by Mr. Raymond Browne-Lecky in Fivemiletown, Co. Tyrone. “The Ghost,” a play in one act, by Charles Pender, and “Her New Dressmaker” being the plays presented. In the former piece Mr. Raymond Browne-Lecky appeared as the ambitious would-be Member of Parliament, “Horace Overend,” and scored a distinct success. Miss Margaret Waring made a very charming “Ethel Desmond,” and acted throughout with great judgement, she wore a most becoming dress of grey and white ninon, the skirt draped “en Panier,” swathed in “ciel” blue satin and a very attractive black velvet hat. Mr Cristie made quite a “hit” as “Frank Wakeley,” and won great applause for his finished rendering of by no means an easy part. Mr. Wilson Guy deserves special praise for his excellent rendering of the part of “Peter” (an old servant), which was most admirably played. In the sketch, “Her New Dressmaker,” Mr. Raymond Browne-Lecky fairly brought down the “house,” appearing in the role of a young widow, “Mrs. Forbes,” his “make-up” and disguise being so perfect that many of the audience were completely mystified, and refused to believe that the charming lady was, after all only a “mere man.” Mr. Raymond Browne-Lecky’s gown was as follows: - The “jupe” very full, “en cloche” draped with a “Volant” of “point d’Alencon”; the “corsage” in “crepe de chine,” encircled with a “cincture of passementerie,” “manches en gigot,” veiled with a “Volant de dentelle,” the Rev. J. Hunter was equally successful, and played his part splendidly; both actors received quite an ovation at the fall of the curtain. | Grave of Raymond Browne-Lecky, Castletown graveyard, Fintona. | | | | |
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