ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 282, 29 November 1933, Page 12

ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY.

The ladies' auxiliary of the St. Andrew's Society, at the final social for the year, held in the Penwomen's Club rooms yesterday, inaugurated a special gift afternoon, each member receiving a small present.

Mrs. W. Black, the president, presided, and in a short speech, extended a hearty welcome to all. A'special welcome was given to Mrs. Massicks, who recently returned to Auckland from a visit to Greenock. The afternoon was entirely informal, which only added to the enjoyment, and a very happy time was spent by all. A short and enjoyable programme was provided. Items were given by Mrs. P. G. Wright, Mrs. A. E. Middieton, Mrs. J. Black, and Mrs. H. Armstrong Keven, who sang; Mrs. M. Fisher, who gave violin solos, and Miss Lilian Braithwaite and Miss M. Johnston, who gave a pianoforte duet. Miss Keven and _ Miss L. Braithwaite acted as accompanists. During the afternoon Mrs. John Bangave a short address on an old Scottish ballad, "The Ballad of Sir Patrick Spens," explaining one or two of the older wordings. Dr. Gladys Montgomery related some very interesting and also amusing incidents of a recent motor trip through Scotland, concluding her address with the reading of the well-known poem, "The Inclicape Rock." Some incidents which took place during a visit to South America and Fiji were given by Mrs. J. Henderson Will, who also gave a brief history of the famous Scottish song, "Auld Lang Syne," composed by Robert Burns. This song, said Mrs. Will, had been translated into every language, including Chinese. The legends of Scotland, in and around Aberdeenshire, formed the basis of Miss H. Barbour's address. She referred more particularly to the famous stones on Hill o' Bara, and tlie\ "White Horse" stone, which stands on the hill at Inclie, in Northern Scotland, and is a worldfamous landmark for fishermen. The Tree of Percock, at Old Meldrum, was also referred to. Afternoon tea- was- served by members of the committee at the conclusion of the afternoon, and the Christmas gifts were distributed.