ORKNEY AND SHETLAND SOCIETY
The Orkney and Shetland Society held * special, social last :Saturday, when all members were the guests/ of the society, and were also,invited to bring friends. The president (Mr G. R'. Borwick) gave a short address on the aims and aspirations of the society, which was started 15 years ago, and; in referring;to- = : the. large number of men and women from the islands now on active service, . stressed the need for the older people to keep-the flag flying till their return. ■ The patron (Mr Stevenson) made some inspiring,' remarks. All the items were, contributed by Orcadians and Slietlandevs:—Mrs. Perteous, songs, including ' Victory Song,' heir : own. .composition; Mrs W. Turfus, recitation, 'Gallant Sons of Orkney.';,Miss,Clare Lamont, Highland dancing; Mrs' Sutherland Ross, Shetland poeiu,'.' Kate''; Mr W» Stevenson,, songs, including . ' Scotland Yet,' Music • was supplied bv Mesdames R. Shaw, N. Johnston, and Mr A. Fraser, and pipe music by Mr McVean. .-■.;■
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Evening Star, Issue 24919, 17 July 1943, Page 6
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152ORKNEY AND SHETLAND SOCIETY Evening Star, Issue 24919, 17 July 1943, Page 6
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