For weeks back hopes ran high that Lord Rosebery would be present, but latterly his lordship intimated that he could not see his way to keep his promise. It having become known that Lord Rosebery was at present indisposed, the following telegram was read to the gathering from the chair and thereafter forwarded to his Lordship:- "Supporters of Arniston Rangers regret Lord Rosebery's inability to attend concert, and they wish him a speedy recovery".

The entertainers were all from the "west countrie", and the entertainment they gave was one that should assure them of a bumper house in the event of them appearing again before a Gorebridge audience. Repeated encores were the rule, one of the company, the melodeon soloist, being recalled three times at one turn. The company consisted of Miss Marguerite Suttie (contralto), Miss Jean Fowler (soprano), Mr. Geo. Leacock (baritone), Mr. Robert Pegg (euphonium soloist), The Sisters Appleby (duettists and dancers), Miss Matilda Redmond (comedienne), Sandy Gorman (comic), William Hannah (melodeon soloist), Findlay's Troupe of Highland Dancers (the youngest member being five years old), Findlay's string band, and Mrs. Dent and Miss Findlay (accompanists). Hearty votes of thanks, proposed by Dr. Easterbrook for the artistes and by Dr. Inch for the chairman, with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne", brought to a close a meeting, the result of which should greatly help both the club's reputation as entertainment providers and its financial needs.