"HEREIN' AND TATTIE" SUPPER

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21449, 15 April 1935, Page 6

"HEREIN' AND TATTIE" SUPPER

— CITY OK CUIUHTCHLUCU PIPE 15 AND On Saturday evening the City of Christchurch Highland Pipe Band held its annual "Herrin' and Tattic" supper in the Veterans' Hall. Mr T. M. Charters, the president, presided over a large and enthusiastic gathering. In extending a welcome to the Mayor of Christchurch (Mr D. G. Sullivan, M.P.), Mr Charters said that Mr Sullivan had aiways been a great help to the band, especially in its difficulties during the last year. The great interest he showed had been much appreciated. In reply, Mr Sullivan said he_ had much appreciated the work of the band in raising money for the relief of distress by holding concerts. He assured the band of his continued interest in its welfare.

During the evening the following toasts were honoured:—"The King," by Mr T. M. Charters; "Visiting Bands," by Mr T. M. Charters. Proposing this toast, Mr Charters said that the cordial relationships existing between Christchurch bands was something lo be proud of. He thanked the other bands for their valuable help in a difficult year. Responding, Mr E. Bilcliffe (Christchurch Municipal Band) said that the consummation of the kind feeling between bands had been attained when, by united efforts, the Highland Pipe Band had been provided with new uniforms. He congratulated the band on its success in the recent Timaru contest. Other responders to this toast were Mr T. Carroll (Woolston Band) Mr W. J. N. Gosney (Stanmore Silver Band), Mr W. L. Moody (Derry's Band), Mr J. McLachlan (Scottish Society's Pipe Band), and Mr C. S. Thomas (Caledonian Pipe Band).

Other toasts were:—"Kindred Societies," by Mr W. Duncan, responded to by societies' representatives; "City of Christchurch Highland Pipe Band," by Mr A. A. McLachlan, responded to by Mr T. M. Charters; "Toast of the Haggis," by Mr J. Erskine, responded to by pipers of the band; "Visitors :>nd Supporters," by Mr R. L. Hill, responded to by the visitors; "Pipe Band Association" and "Pipers' and Dancers' Association," by Mr S. Newton, responded to by representatives; "The Artists," by Mr T. Lange, responded to by representatives, and the press, by Mr A. McTainsh.

During the "Toast of the Haggis" the time-honoured ceremony of piping in the haggis was performed under tlie leadership of Pipe-Major J. Erskine, and then the national dish was partaken of by the gathering. The following gave items during the evening:—Messrs L. Fleming, C. Slat-

terley, L. Cummins, A. Mclntyre, W. Bell. George Tilchener, Reg. Stevens:. C. Sumner, C. Pitt, B. Remy, J. A. Patterson, and A. Woodward, Savage and Claude, and the Anderson brothers. Mr J. J. Harbidge was the accompanist.