HOMELAND MEMORIES.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 26 July 1928, Page 2

HOMELAND MEMORIES.

HAWERA SCOTS ENTERTAINED

MEMBER’S RECENT TOUR

Word pictures of isaenes of “Bonnie” Scotland outlined by Mr J. E. Oaanpbell from experiences of his recent visit to the Old vVorld held tlie uutenast or a big assembly of tine Hawera Scottish Society at the monthly social gaitihenng held in the Foresters' Halil last evening. The .speaker was tonnadly introduced by Chieftain W. G. Simpson, who expressed the pleasure Mr Campbell had already afforded the society with reminiscences of his tour. It would be particularly pleasing to society members, sand ttm chieftain, to hear the remarks, of Mr Campbell, with special reference to the homeland of the Scottish, people. _ Taking liis audience, on an imaginary tour of many places of historical interest in the “l/amd o’ Oakes,” M*r Campbell covered a wide ira-mgo during his address, and recalled memories to many of his hearers of wel-laio-wii iseen.es. The picturesque parks and gardens, with particular attention to Rouken Glen, weie features of hiis* remarks concerning Glasgow, while in striking contrast to the beauties of the city were scenes depicted by the ispeakor of life in the-slum areas and the extreme difficulty experienepd in .some portions of meeting the housing problem. When visiting the slums', Mr Campbell had been accompanied by an -official of tire C.i.D. Much amusement was evoked by the ispeaken’s account of a police court incident. Charged with the theft of a small quantity of coal, a youthful delinquent made a plea, for leniency, and -said to the magistrate: “If you let me off this time- I’ll go to New Zealand.” “The boy got off,” said Mr Campbell. j A trip- to lovely Loch Lonlond, The Trossachs and other lakes- gave opportunity to express admiration of Scotland’s scenic wonders to Mr Clamp-Lei! who -gave the- first award for natural beauty, to Loth Outran. Visits to Braomiar at the time of the famous annual gathering; Ivor ness, the -beautiful capital of the Highlands and its romantic associations with “Bonnie Prince Ohairlie;” Amerdeeii, Perth, and Edinburgh with the various attractions of the -respective centres were,among other scenes described by the speaker who concluded with details of senes in Ayrshire and a visit to* the home of Burns. Tlie sustained applause accorded to Air Campbell gave evidence of the keen appreciation felt by the gathering at his address. The evening programme also included items contributed as follow : Duet, Aliss Pierce and Mr L. A. Taylor; “Tlie Lu-ni Hat,” Mr W. Cunningham; elocutionary items, Miss Beaurepaire and Air Forrester; “Sterling Bridge,” Mr Simpson; song, Mrs Yearbury. The concluding item was the- humorous interlude. “John and the guid wife* became critical of each other,” rendered by Air Simpson and Airs Twaddle. Accompaniments were played by Mrs L. A. Taylor. ... During the evening the chieftain took thie opportunity of welcoming several visitors to tho gathering.. Dances, old and new, to- music supplied by Messrs Barley man, Alaloney and Cowie, kept matters- lively till about midnight when “Should Auid Acquaintance” sent the members homeward.