A TOAST TO SCOTIA

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 3, Issue 293, 9 April 1941, Page 5

A TOAST TO SCOTIA

HAPPY TANEATUA INGLESIDE

SECOND GOODWILL EVENING

Skirl o* pipes, and flash o' tartan, were features of the second Goodwill Ingleside embarked upon by the Whakatane Caledonian Society and held in the Taneatua Hall last Monday evening. From start to finish the evening was a success the locals thoroughly enjoying the novelty of the occasion and entering into the proceedings with a vim which did them justice. Early in the evening the full Pipe Band paraded the main street, marching back to the hall where Chief W. J. Simons was piped to the chair and greeted by Unassembled- crowd. Addressing a I'caai Words of welcome the Chief stated that he trusted that one and all would enjoy themselves and lose na time in making themselves at home.

The music was once again in the capable hands of Mrs K. Armstrong's orchestra, a musical combination which ex-cells in dispensing tho rhythm and step necessary for the success of the old-time numbers which are a feature of all Caledonian social events. Artists for the evening provided a surprising variety of splendid items all of which Avere warmly received and appreciated by the audience. Miiss Marion Raymond sang •Grannies Hei'lan' Hamc' Avith all tunefulness of which she is capable and later found popular acclaim for 'Loch Lomond." Nurse Craig slioAved her loyalty t«. the Thistle in the singing of 'There'll ahvays be a

Scotland' with appropriate Avording. Mrs F. E. Berry Avas heard to fine advantage in a stirring rendition of 'McGregor's Gathering' and the 'March of the Cameron Men.' A popular visitor Avas Mr Colquhoun of Rotorua Avho sang 'Hail Caledonia' and then brought the house clown Avith a stream of Scottish yarns. The band comedian Drummer George TAveedie, Avas his true scl' in a bracket of humorous solos, while Miss Molly Armer lent a further Highland touch by a Avell executed display of tlie Sword Dancc and the Seann Trubhais.

The band by popular demand gave its usual Marching Display after which supper was served by a capable band of ladies under the hardworking convener, Mrs Armer. Opportunity was taken of this occasion by Chief Simons who made several announcements and thanked those present for their patronage.

The same happy atmosphere filled the second hall' and there were many still clamouring for more when the last dance was announced and Aukl Lang Syne was sung immediately after. Before breaking up a vote of thanks by acclamation was carried to Mirs Armer and her helpers in recognition of their efforts towards the success of the Ingleside.