Can you identify this music hall song?

[delphi8]

Hi, I have found a newspaper article from 1888 which states that one of my ancestors sung a comic song called 'I'm Lost'. My ancestor was living in Montreal at the time but he originated from Lancashire.

I was wondering if any one here has ever heard of the song or can track it down please ?

Thank you.

[purlin]

Have a look at this site.  There is an alphabetical listing of old songs.  Lost crops up a few times.

https://monologues.co.uk/musichall/Songs-L/Alpha-L.htm

[delphi8]

Thanks purlin, interesting site.

[Tabbicat26]

Why don't you contact the British Music Hall Society with this enquiry?  When I was researching Bertha Willmott about 25 years ago I found the then secretary a source of much information which he was more than happy to share.

[delphi8]

Thank you Tabbicat26 I will contact them to see if they have any information on the song or my ancestor.

[Tabbicat26]

Max Tyler was the man who helped me so much and I've just discovered that when he died in 2018  his archive was given to the University of Kent and I believe they now have, or expect to receive, Roy Hudd's archive as well, so a likely source of good information, particularly about lesser known performers.  You can read the details on line by searching for "Max Tyler".