SCOTTISH SOCIETY.
+. . "BURNS NICHT." The anniversary of the birth of ftobsrl Burns was celebrated in tho Scottish Society's rooms, Manchester street, on Thursday evening (the rooms being engaged on the 25th inst.). Chief John S. Chisholm presided, supported by his chieftains. A large assemblage of Scots forgathered to celebralo tho event. 'ln his opening remarks, the Chief made reference to tho reason of this annual gathering. The Pipe Band of the Society opened with a selection w Buna's Poems. The following performers gave tho various items during the evening:—Songs, Mrs Pearco and Mrs Wcthered, Misses D.Bruce and N.Dickson; recitation (address to a Haggis), Master D. Dickson; song, Mr Macquarric; violitf solo, Mr Johnston; dances, Fling, -Miss Johnston; Scann Triubhais, Miss D. Bruce; Gillie Calura, Miss D. PhiUipson; Reel oif Tulloch, Misses Bruce, PhiUipson, McLachkn, and Johnston; accompanist, Mrs Macquanic. .
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19270129.2.177
Bibliographic details
Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18912, 29 January 1927, Page 20
Word Count
139SCOTTISH SOCIETY. Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18912, 29 January 1927, Page 20
Using This Item
Stuff Ltd is the copyright owner for the Press. You can reproduce in-copyright material from this newspaper for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 New Zealand licence. This newspaper is not available for commercial use without the consent of Stuff Ltd. For advice on reproduction of out-of-copyright material from this newspaper, please refer to the Copyright guide.
Acknowledgements
This newspaper was digitised in partnership with Christchurch City Libraries.
Log in