SCOTTISH SOCIETY

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 1 July 1932, Page 7

SCOTTISH SOCIETY

AN ENJOYABLE FUNCTION Another very successful “Inglcside was held by the Nelson Scottish Society, the Oddfellows’ Hall being taxed to its , utmost capacity. The growing member-, ship and the ever increasing numbers of (he public attending these functions are factors demanding serious consideration of the present accommodation, and this is a problem at present facing the executive. Following the singing of tho l Scots’ National Anthem, “Scots Wha I Mao’,” the chief in his welcome to the j audience, thanked the members and ; friends for their presence, assuring them 1 that the executive deeply appreciated tliir support. j Tho items contributed were varied and of a very high order. Miss Stonelake s humorous reading, “Hie Telegram, met with enthusiastic applause, and for the encore item she sang in a pleasing and sympathetic- maimer “The Old Rustic Bridge.” She was in good voice and merited the unstinlod applause which followed. Master Lloyd Hunter reviled, “How Gently and Sweet Afton, his very creditable effort meeting with a recall. for which ho recited “She’s Somebody’s Mother.” The Misses Short gave a very graceful exhibition of the Highland' Fling,” for which they were heartily applauded. Miss and hit' K. McKenzie's contribution was a humorous dialogue. “The Lost Policeman.” It was exceedingly well done and bristled with humour. ’ A character sketch entailed “Preparing for Granny’s Visi- | tors,” was an item contributed by Mrs' Austin and Mrs Veysey. These ladies made a very successful hit in their delineation of the characters, “Granny and “Granddaughter.” The character of Granny was true in conception and characterisation. A sprightly interpretation of the modern granddaughter with her flippant sallies made a pleasing contrast to the droll humour of old age. Other sketches arc promised tor future occasions. Mr D. Bishop, who was in good voice, gave four songs, “The Star O’ Robbie Burns,” and “The Lea Rig, and by special request “The Bloom is on the Rve.” and “The Road to the Isles.” j All his items merited the rousing recep- ! lion given them. Quite a pleasing innovation was the Jazz Band music supplied bv three members of the McLean family for some of the dances, Master McLean on the drums giving quite a lively exhibition. ! Tlie Pipe Band under the leadership of Drum-Major Williams, paraded Hie streets and finished with a selection in the hull. Pipe-Sergeant. Paterson played for the “Highland Fling” nnd the Highland Schottische, and Mrs Dowling officiated at the piano. A bright programme of items interspersed with dancing, and an enjoyable supper made up a full night’s enjoyment without a dull moment.