Waterford
Standard 6th Feb 1937
LISMORE CASTLE
ESTATE EMPLOYEES ENTERTAINED
On Saturday night Lord Charles and Lady Cavendish
entertained all the estate employees together with some members of their
families to a sumptuous repast at Lismore castle Co. Waterford, to which the
Tallow Piper’s Band were specially invited by Lord Charles to provided musical
entertainment for his guests. Irish and Scottish airs were a particular feature
of the programme. The occasion was
availed of to pay a tribute and bid adieu to Mr. Hey, who has been agent for
Lord Charles for a number of years, on departure to take up more responsible
duties on the Devonshire Estate in England.
Good wishes and bon voyage having been extended, Mr. Hey suitably
replied, and said he would always cherish his happy association with Lord and
Lady Cavendish, the Lismore property and its employees.
A further treat was then provided for the guests,
this being and entertainment specially arranged for at the Paladium Cinema Hall,
Parks Road, Lismore, to where the whole party proceeded, accompanied by the
pipers band playing suitable airs. The programme provided was fully enjoyed,
and at the conclusion a hearty vote of thanks was passed with the host and hostess,
accompanied by expressions of good wishes for their future happiness and
prosperity on the Lismore Estate.
Lord Charles Cavendidh (1905-1944) and Adele
Astaire (1896-1981) who were married in 1932. They lived at Lismore Castle,
where he died of alcoholism in 1944 at the age of 38. He is buried in St
Carthage's C of I Cathedral cemetery, Lismore.
