SCOTTISH CONCERT

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 2 December 1930, Page 9

SCOTTISH CONCERT

. IN THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC Under the auspices of the Nolsou Provincial Scottish Society, the Scottish concert (in honour of St. Andrew's Festival) hold last night proved to bo quite successful, despite the fact that sovcra intending performers were prevented from being present by illness. The programme was excellent throughout. The Highland Pipe Band was in attendance and played several pleasing national airs outside the hall prior to the concert, as well a s various items during its progress. The accompanists were Mr It. Harrison of Richmond, Pipe Major S. O'llara, and Drum Major H. Williams. The millinery for the character duet was kindly supplied by Mr D. Malloch of Richmond. The Scottish flag was prominently displayed on the platform, as were floral decorations. The orchestral selection given by the members of the Nelson Provincial Scottish Society's orchestra was very much enjoyed, as indeed, were all the items on the programme. There were many encores and these were good naturally responded to, and as much enjoyed as were tho original items. The humour of the evening was chiofly supplied by Mr E. Berry, who well sustained his reputation for provoking merriment. Miss E. Dalley was in capital voice, and was heard to advantage in the auld Scot's sang "Within a Mile o' Edinburgh Toon"; Miss Macfarlane's recitations were finely rendered. Mr Bishop sang three songs with great acceptance. During ifcho interval Chief SliandSmith took occasion to thank the audience for attending, and also to express tho thanks of the association to the various performers. He mentioned that present membership of tho Nelson Scottish Society was aproximately 150, which number he hoped to see doubled "during 1931. This would be easily accomplished if all present members would get one member each during the coming year. Mr Smith also mentioned that a Highland sports gathering would bo held in Nelson early in the New Year, and competitors and visitors were expected from various parts of the Dominion. This would be an event of much interest and of considerable importance not only to the Scottish community, but to Nelson generally. The concert was brought to a close shortly after 10.30 by the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" and "God Save the King." The items in detail follow:—Piping in of Chief Shand-Smith, Pipe Band; "Scots Wha Hae," audience; selection, N.P.S.S. Pipe Band; song, "Border Ballad," Mr J. R. Smith; Sheaun Triubhas, 01 ga Nelson; orchestral selection, N.P.S.S. Orchestra; humorous item, Mr E. Berry; song, "Within a Mjile o' Edinburgh Toon," Miss E. Dalley; Scotch reel, Misses McLean (2), Misses Wills (2); recitation, Miss Macfarlane; violin solo, Mr C. Robertson; Juvenile Choir (14 members), "Comin' Thru the Rye," N.P.S.S. Juvenile ; orchestral selection; character duet, "Sweet Miss Marv," lowa Nelson and Iris Turner; song, "The Lea Rig," Mr D. N. Bishop; humorous stories, Chieftain D. Malloch; song, "Robin Adair," Miss V. Bell; Highland fling, Ulva Nelson; selection, N.P.S.S. Pipe Band; "Auld Lang Syne"; "God Save the King."