WYNDHAM NOTES

Southland Times, Issue 20539, 16 July 1928, Page 2

WYNDHAM NOTES

ST. ANDREW’S SOCIETY. (From Our Correspondent.) The monthly meeting of the above society was held in the Masonic Hall on Friday evening. Although the evening was anything but suitable for venturing out, the hall was packed to the doors. The meeting took the form of clansmen’s night. Chief Ross, and Chieftains D. P. Christie and Duncan Todd were “played in” from the door by Pipers J. McDonald “Ferndale,” and W. H. Cochrane “Spurhead.” The audience then joined in the singing of the National Anthem, and immediately afterwards in a community sing “Will Ye No’ Come Back Again.” Chief Ross in his opening remarks expressed pleasure at seeing the large attendance and trusted all present would enjoy themselves. He remarked that at the clanswomen’s night a few months ago, the ladies had set a very high standard, but he believed that evening’s effort would be equally successful. The programme, which was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone, was as follows:—Lament in memory of the late Mrs C. Ive (who was an active member of the society), Piper J. McDonald; song, Mr A. McFadzien (“Bonny Mary of Argylle”); song, Mr J. C. Ronald (“The Tinker’s Weddin’”); recitation, Mr F. R. Christie; song, Mr W. J. Rule (“Annie Laurie”) ; instrumental trio, Miss B. Webb (piano), Miss V. Crosbie (mandolin), Master Leslie Crosbie (violin) (“Scottish Airs”); song, Mr D. F. Leckie (“The Road to the Isles”) ; recitation, Mr W. T. McGillivary (“The Broken Bowl”) ; song, Mr D; N. A. Macpherson (“The Floral Dance”); pipe selection, Pipers McDonald and Cochrane; song, Mr A. McArthur; duet, Mr A. McArthur and Master Sandy Ross; song, Rev. R. D. McEwan; instrumental duet, Messrs Ballantyne Brothers (violin and ’cello) (“Scottish Airs”); recitation, Mr C. Stalker (“The Pipes of Lucknow”); song, Mr A. W. Archibald; song, Mr Douglas F. Leckie (“Jessie The Flower o’ Dunblane”); recitation, Mr F. R. Christie. Chieftain Dan Christie proposed a hearty vote of thanks to all performers who had assisted in making the evening a success. Clanswoman B. McLauchlan then moved a vote of thanks to the clansmen for the enjoyable evening they had provided, at the same time statjng that it was easier to follow than to lead, and that the syllabus committee (which consisted of male members), always saw to it that the clanswomen’s night was put on several months before clansmen’s night, so as to allow the male members ample time to follow the ladies example. However, she remarked that imitation was one of the best forms of flattery, so that the clanswomen were assured that their evening had been a great success. Supper was then provided by the male members, after which the gathering joined again in the singing of “Auld Lang Syne,” and the National Anthem. The floor was then cleared for dancing. The music was provided by Mrs Leckie, with extras by Miss B. Webb (piano), Miss V. Crosbie (Mandolin), and Master L. Crosbie (violin). Mr Duncan Todd was a capable M.C.