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Penzance’s was the most westerly of all the Mayflower celebrations for the 300th anniversary in 1920, but by no means the smallest. In fact, this was probably one of the largest celebrations that did not involve a traditional play or pageant. Organised by two local women, Miss Hanna and Mrs Nightingale, the celebration took the form of a musical sketch, “The Enterprise of the Mayflower”, which told the story in music and song of the Mayflower pilgrims and the founding of the Plymouth colony. It was performed by 230 singers drawn from colleges, schools, and chapels from across west Cornwall. The well-known characters of the story were sung by individual voices, while a choir and piano accompanied. The performance was very well attended and proceeds were given to the Wesleyan Missionary Society. It was probably a very impressive spectacle and a tribute to the energies of its organisers.
Source
Western Morning News, “Penzance Mayflower celebration”, 1 November 1920.
The Cornishman, “Mayflower celebration at Penzance”, 3 November 1920.