ALEXANDRA.

Otago Witness, Issue 2688, 20 September 1905, Page 39

ALEXANDRA.

September 16.— The Alexandra Golf Club brought its season's play to an. end by long drive, approaching, and putting competitions this afternoon. The long-dme competition was wen by Mr Po-ynter, -with a drive of aboat 200 yards. The approaching and putting competition? were won by Mr Robert Ross, with. Mr John O'Kane a close- second. In the ladies' competition for approaching and putting, Miss Trevitbick and Mrs O'Kane weie first and second respectively. Subsequent to the competitions, afternoon tea, provided by the ladies, was partaken of, and much appreciated. The President of the* club (Mr Grimstone), in returning thanks to- the ladies for their thoughtful kindness in providing aftei'noon tea, defied, on behalf of the club, to thank Mr Lewis for making good any part of the links interfered -with by the railway works. In concluding his remarks, Mr Grimstone said that there was no more healthful game than golf: it was recommended by the medical faculty, and in prescribing this fcr ethers they partook of their own niedacine.

Concert and Lecture. — Yesterday evening a pure]}' Scottish entertainment was held in the Town Hall, which was crowded to the doors.

The president of the Alsxsnidia Scottish Society (,Mr Win. Fr&ser) welcomed the lecturer, Mr Robert Gilkisou, of Duuedm, right heaitily, and in -his mtroductoiy lemarks stats'l that Mr Gilk.ison w.TS the president of the Uunedin Burns Club, and that he took an erriifvt interest m all things Fcothsh. He alto expressed a hope that Mr Gilklson was but the first of many of Dunedin's cultured gentlemen who would visit Alexandra, and by means of lectures keep our glowing population in close touch with Otago's literaiy centre. The lectute, which was historical in character, treated of the short but brilliant career of the Young Pretender, Bonnie Prince Charlie, as the Scottish people love to call him. The lecturer tiaced the part that the Prince played in thu rebellion of 1745, and by grophic stories kept the audience's attention fiom the beginning of the lecture to its close The concert part of the programme cvusisted oi Scottish, songs and duets, rendered by Jocal ladies and gentlemen, who acquitted themselves in their several parts most creditably. The contributors to the night's enjoyment who deserve the special thanks of the ' Scottish Society are Mrs Henderson, Miss Davidson, and Messrs Arnett, Dumsday, and West. An attractive feature of the entertainment was the Highland dances. The sword dance was gone through in capital style by Mr West, and the manner in which the same gentleman and M.1&3 Boyei danced the Highland Fling called forth much praise. Mr .J. Nicholfoa's dancing of the Eeauntreus was a. finished performance. The pipe music rendered by Messrs Livingstone '■ and Hodnelt gave much pleasure to the critical audience, who evidenced their appreciation by hearty applause. Previous to the singing of "Auld lang syne," Mr Closs moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Gilkison for his interesting lecture, and to the ladies and gentlemen who so efficiently assisted to make the evening's entertainment a success. Mrs O'Kare was also thanked for so kindly playing the accompaniments for the several songs. Trafalgar Day.— l am not aware of any steps being taken locally to celebrate the centenary of Nelson's glorious victory of October 21, 1805. We, as well as those living in coastal towns, are interested in maintaining Britain's supremacy on the seas. I would therefore suggest that the Mayor of Alexandra call a public meeting to discuss the quest ; on of a fitting demonstration to celebrate the centenary of Tiafalgar. I would also suggest that a branch of the Xavy League be formed in Alexandra. Church Parade.— The Alexandia Volunteers, the men oi the Fire Bngade, and the School Cadets paraded m front of the Town Hall ab 10.30 o'clock on Sunday niornTng. The Volunteers were under t^-e command of Captain Laidlaw, the fireman of Captain O'Kane, and th,& School Cadets of Lieutenant Cccs Headed by the Brass Band, under Bandmastpr Bringans, the whole procession marched to the Presbyterian Chxirch, where an appropriate discourse was delivered by the Rev. J. Mackie. I may remark tnat quife an unusual interest waa taken in this parade, as irfc was the first time that the School Cadets paraded in uui-i-ortn, and the lads acquitted themselves 1 very well indeed.