THE PIPERS’ SOCIAL.

Southern Cross, Volume 10, Issue 10, 7 June 1902, Page 11

THE PIPERS’ SOCIAL.

A VISITOR’S IMPRESSIONS. Ashley’s Hall was well filled on Friday, 30th ult. when the Invercargill branch o£ the Pipers’ Association of New Zealand held its second social. While we waited for tbe first skirl o’ the pipes we had ample time to look around, and noted here and there a visitor in Higland costume and lassies wi’ tam o’ shanters on their heids. Some of the men folk tae came with the old-time bonnet, and awa’ ben on the platform were stalwart worthy Scots (officials of the Association) wi’ their plaids aboot them. The programme which was varied, lengthy, and a highly appreciated one, was introduced by a £ blaw ’ frae pipers in the Southland Pipe Band. To the delight of the audience, and as was right and fitting, the bagpipes played a prominent part in the evening’s concert, and eh, my ! it was fine ! Its music seemed to get right intae you and stir up all the Scotch blood in your veins, until you felt fair bubbling over with national pride and enthusiasm. Why, even a gentleman with that distinctly nasal accent so peculiar to his countrymen, was heard to remark, “ Now we’ve got a move on. Well, I guess this is all right.” Cornet, violin and pianoforte selections were added to the list of instrumental items, while stepdance, recitation and anecdote all lent a helping hand in contributing to a pleasant twa hoors o’ guid auld Scotch mixture. Mrs Blue, to the great delight of the audience, contributed two Scotch songs.