THE GAELIC SOCIETY.

Otago Witness, Issue 2402, 15 March 1900, Page 10

THE GAELIC SOCIETY.

The monthly meeting of this society \tc3 held on the Bth in the Oddfellows' Hall, Stuart street ; Chieftain John M'Millan occupied the chair. The Secretary reported that; the subscriptions for providing a horse for the fourth contingent were in a forward state, and two or thrae days more would see their completion. The horse was to be named " Highland Chief," and to be mounted by a Highlander. Subscriptions, up till Saturday, could -still be sent to Mr George Eitchie, George street, treasurer, or to any of the committee.

Speeches were delivered by Messrs Dugald M'Pherson and .Donald. M'Pherson. The latter reminded members to bring- their membership fees with them to next meeting,' prior to the annual election of office-bearers, and gave intimation of a motion to increase the number of committeemen for the ensuing year. Mr James I\luir gave a pathetic rendering of James Hislop's beautiful poem, " The Cameronian's Dream," composed about 130 years ago, and Mr Dugald, M'Pherson recited a Scotch piece entitled "That beats- a'."

Pipe music was discoursed by Messrs John, M'Kechnie, jun., and Murdoch M'Kenzie, and violin solos were contributed by Masters Charles Campbell and J. L. M'Millan. AH the singers were in excellent voice, and their , contributions heartily applauded. Mrs Campbell sang "Mo chailinn dileas dorm," Mr 3 James M'Donald " Tommy Atkins," Mr John M'Pherson " Tha mo chulthaobh ris an ard,"Mr Alexander Campbell "Ma flieid Ihu lag nan cruachan," Mrs Roderick M'Donald " Caller Herrin'," Miss Annie M'Donald " Island of dreams," and Mr J. Brown " Soldiers of the Queen." Mrs James M'Donald played the accompaniments.

No less thau three centuries were scored in. electorate cricket at Adelaide on the 24th tilt. J. Reedmau, playing for North Adelaide against ETst Adelaide, scored 135 nofc out out of a total of 288 for four wickets. In the match West Torrens v. West Adelaide tho former knocked up 392 runs for the loss of seven wickets, to which total K. "Walldey contributed 14-7 and A. H. Pellew 126. Eight bowlere were tried against this pair before they were disposed of.

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