CLAN CAMPBELL

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 10, Issue 39, 18 October 1946, Page 5

CLAN CAMPBELL

YOUNG CALEDONIAN’S NIC’HT FURTHER POPULAR EVENING Piped in by Rev. Bell, some thirty members of Clan Campbell of the Young Caledonian’s Club, played hosts to a crowded Caledonian Hall, last Saturday evening. Again the hall was plentifully plastered with clan • emblems and greenery, and altogether a thoroughly enjoyable evening took place. A pleasing effect was lent by the subdued lights from the overhead coloured lamps, and as the clansmen and clanswomen entered the hall headed by Chieftainess Pauline Chadwick, they were given warm applause. No time was lost in getting on with the social programme and with Brian Campbell Mole as M.C. there were no dull moments. Bright music was supplied by Mr Horrie Waite who excelled himself. Mr Doug. Paterson (the old trouper) once again tapped the vellpm.

One of the most popular innovations was the novelty Monte Carlo, in which the winning couple was not decided by the cutting of the usual pack of cards but by the gradual elimination of the dancers who wore striped socks, hair ribbons, pullovers etc. A popular interlude was afforded by Miss Pat Campbell Fergusson who danced the Fling and the Seann Trubhais daintily, while Chief George Paterson fairly brought the house down with the singing of one of Harry Lauder’s prime old favourites ‘Twelve and a Tanner a Bottle.’

Supper was served by a busy group of clan members and left nothing to be desired. Extras were supplied by Clive Campbell Suckling (accordeon) and Margaret Campbell Howat (piano). The second half of the evening went with the usual swing and,,the gathering broke up at midnight with the singing of Auld Lang Syne.