SONG AND IMPERIALISM

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 711, 10 July 1929, Page 4

SONG AND IMPERIALISM

WILLIAM HEUGHAN GUEST OF OVERSEAS LEAGUE INTERESTING ADDRESS As a member of the Overseas League in London, and an emissary of song and Imperialism, Air. William ITeughan was entertained at a reception at the Delmonico Cafe last evening by the committee and members of the Overseas League. Accompanying him were Aliss Gladys Sayer (Airs, Heughan) and Aliss Alaud Bell, who are Air. Heughan’s concert associates as pianist and ’cellist respectively. This is their third world tour, and the present trip is being undertaken j under the auspices of the Overseas < League in London. Air. Gage-Brown, as vice-president! of the Auckland branch, voiced the I pleasure of all at Air. Heughan’s re- j turn, so keenly had the Scottish singer identified himself with the people of New Zealand. The speaker also paid a warm tribute to the secretary, Aliss Quayle, and the committee for their whole-hearted activities in furthering the cause of the league. Air. R. L. Paterson made a cheery little speech of welcome, from “one brother Scot to another,” and whiled away a few moments with merry reminiscences. “It is unusual for an artist to make a public speech on Imperialism,” said Air. Heughan, in acknowledgment. “I’m not only a Scotsman, but an Imperial Scotsman, and the less is only part of the greater. In my song tours which have embraced practically the whole world, I have had close opportunity of noting the wonderful achievements of the Overseas League. I know and realise all that it means, and all that it stands for,” he said. “It means the upholding of prestige, the upholding of traditions, and ideals that have made the British Empire. We have a heritage we must pass on. Everyone can do a little toward it,” he added. Air. Heughan entertainingly traversed many lands during a vivid talk on the progress of the Overseas League as seen through his own observations. Sydney, Alelbourne, Perth, Adelaide—then to the Far East, Siam, Hong-Kong, Shanghai, and the Alalay a. The little badge made its presence felt to immeasurable good in every part of the world, and he related interesting experiences of the fine morale it had achieved. The speaker gave his hearers a close insight into the products of various countries from an international point of view, and stressed in earnest terms the value of loyalty and co-operation. A chat with Air. and Airs. Heughan added an intimate touch to the gathering. their charming personalities impressing everybody. Supper was served at small tables, and during the evening, Air. Lionel Harvey and Aliss Peggy Wood sang delightfully, Airs. Brockie accompanying them. Airs. Heughan wore a cyclamen georgette frock embroidered in crystal, and a. handsome coat of apple green figured charmeuse with Chinese ermine collar and cuffs. She was presented with a beautiful bouquet of violets by the league. Aliss Alaud Bell was in soft powder blue draped at the side, and a chenille coat in tones of blue and grey. Aliss Quayle’s frock was silver grey broclie, defined with turquoise blue velvet. Among the members present were:— Mrs. Gage-Brown, Airs. Core-Alartin, Airs. Paterson, Aliss Crichton-lmrie, Airs. Stewart,. Aliss Snelling, Aliss Gerrie, Aliss V. Walsh, All's. Alelville, Airs. A. B. Hindson, Airs. King, Airs. E. Wright, Mrs. Lloyd Francis, Mrs. Whitehorne, Airs. A. Wood (Invercargill), Miss Sylvia Hogg, Aliss Lilian King, Alias AlcClymont, Aliss Early, Alisses Kissling, Alias Stevens, Aliss Tolton, Aliss Alulvany, Aliss Heron, Airs. Kissling.