CALEDONIAN SOCIETY,

Waikato Times, Volume 108, Issue 18166, 3 November 1930, Page 6

CALEDONIAN SOCIETY,

CONCERT AND DANCE. AN ENJOYABLE PROGRAMME- “ I ask you To join with me in extending a hearty vote of thanks and appreciation to the artists who have provided us with so joyous an entertainment this evening, and to Mrs T. G. Scott, who ,so ably organised and arranged the programme,” said Mr Jas Paget, chief of the Hamilton Caledonian Society, at its social evening at the Winter Show hall on Saturday night. The response was hearty and unanimous, and (he tribute was well merited, for the programme was thoroughly enjoyed by the large audience. The National anthem signalised the rise of the curtain, and then followed a popular selection, splendidly played by the Pipe Band, under Pipe-Major S. Clothier. A Highland Fling, daintily danced by Miss Pat Mcllroy was well received. Messrs. ,J. Sorenson, J. Reidy and C- Richardson perfctly harmonised in their trombone trio, ” The May Fly,” for which Mr A. E. Savage held Hie baton. Mr Harry Sanders was in good voice, and his singing rightly earned for him an encore, in response to which he vocalised “ The Toast.” Little Miss Betty Mara “ caught ” the audience with the manner in which she recited “ The Unfortunate Child," and her encore was justly deserved. A Russian dance, cleverly done by Miss Daisy Gilmore, was much appreciated. Miss M. Laurenson played the accompaniment. Mrs F- E. Mason was heard to good effect in “Annie Laurie,” and the encore number, “ Hurry Up Aprile," while, after the finished style in which she recited a selected piece, Miss Norma Sorrenson, was recalled, and gave “ When She Was Out At Tea.” A Scottish national dance was perfectly mastered by Miss Gladys Scott. As a trombone solo, Mr C. Richardson feelingly played “ The Lost Chord,” for which he was warmly applauded. Mr A. E. Savage assisted at tlx piano. “ Mary of Argyle " was beautifully sung by Mrs 11. G. Foster, a talented soprano. Of equal merit was her encore number, “ The Merry Sunshine.” One of the most popular turns of the evening was presented by Mr RBlackie, and his five harmonica boys, who, with their mouth-organs, captivated their hearers with tuneful playing of minstrel and popular airs, and" they had to respond to vociferous encores. In inimitable style, Mr H. Absolum proved popular in his humorous item, " Highland Jazz,” and, to the recall, “What A Shame." A pretty diversion was the ■ Spanish dance, nicely performed by Miss Dulcie Sorrenson, with Miss Laurenson at the piano. Mr Percy Randall was a really pleasing vocalist and “ Mountain Lovers ” was sympathetically sung. He was later heard with the versatile Mr n. Blackie in a duet, “ Eileen Allanah.” The closing item, an elocutionary number, “ Elizabeth’s Recital,” was well delivered by Miss Elise Cameron, who was brought back to give “ I Can’t Think Why.” . The accompaniments were played by Mrs H. Absolum and Miss Vera Whitlock and Mr S. Clothier (pipes). Before the supper adjournment, Mr Jas. Paget, on behalf of members of the Caledonian Society, heartily welcomed home Mr D. L. Smith, who recently returned from a visit to Scotland. Mr Smith will give a description of his trip at next month’s social evening. An old-time dance followed the concert programme. Miss-' 1. Milne (piano) and Mr Milne (violin), provided the music. Extras were played by Mr S. Paget, pipes. Mr A. Cameron was an efficient master of ceremonies.