INGLEWOOD NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 112, 27 September 1912, Page 6

INGLEWOOD NEWS.

A SOTTISH (IATHKUiXfJ. (From our own correspondent.) The first Scottish gathering of the Jn- ;„ < .ood branch of' the Taranaki Pro- •. ~,-ial Scolli-ii Society took place on ■■ dncsday evening in tin; Parish Hall, and was in every way a pronounced • ;iei:rs>. The weather all day was bad, but towards evening it got rapidly worse until it culminated in a fierce storm at about seven o'clock. It .speaks well, therefore, for the patriotism of the local Scotch people that in spile of the storm the hall was comfort-ably filled. If the weather had been line it would have afforded another striking example, of the great need of a decent sized hall in inghiivood, as probably dozeim would have, had to he turned away. \fr Arthur Morion. President, read apologies from several members of the. Taranaki Provincial Scottish Society, and also from a couple of the pprfonviorrt, who were unable to be present on account of the weather. Tie referred to the objects of the Society, the chief one being to instil into the hearts of the people, both born in Scotland or of Scotch parents, a love of their country and a greater knowledge of the traditions of Scotland" and what kid been done lor the world :n general by Scotchmen. Scotchmen, he said, were not ashamed of the part played by their countrymen in the world of politics, and as warriors, statesmen, inventors, poets, and authors, Scotchmen were always in the front rank. The programme opened with a bagpipe selection !ky Mr. McLeod. Mr. J. W. Raskin sang "Mary of A*rgyle," and as a welldeserved encore gave "Because."' "Loch Lomond."' by Miss Cameron, of Stratford, was well rendered, as also was '"Within a Mile o' Edinburgh Town," by Mrs. Cutler, of Stratford. The comic i element was supplied by Mr. W"!kic, of Stratford, who brought the house down with "Jock Maekay," and had to resi pond to an uuiuistakeable demand for , more. A sword dance by Miss Todd was very well executed, and created a round of applause. A song, "The Himeknd," by Mrs. Leiteh. of New Plymouth, was another very good number, and "A Wee Scotch Nicht," recited by Mr. A. MeDiarmid, of Ne*v Plymouth, made one ■long for the delights of "A '•■'Vee Scotch Nicht." Miss Sangster, of Stratford,' sang "Annie Laurie," and as an encore "'Jock o' Haselden," very effectively, the audience showing their 'appreciation by. long and loud applause. "Reel o' Tulloch," by the Misses Todd was very neatly danced, and called forth much praise from "those who know." 'During the intermission Mr, Scott, representing the ■''New Zealand Scot." addressed the au-. (Hence on matters Scottish. The second part of the. programme was opened by & recitation by Mr. Leiteh, of Now Plymonth, "Tarn <o' Shanter." This item | was a trifle too long for a concert, tak- ] ing 23 minutes, and as the Scotch was ) "vera broad," it was very difficult for manj to follow it.. Miss Leiteh pleased the audience in "MyAin Folk." A Scotch dance by Miss Todd, of Eltham, was another good item. "Spring is Coming" was well sung by Miss Cameron, of - Stratford. The best item of the evening was undoubtedly "Caller llcrrin'," by '. Miss. Sangster, and for an encore, idle sang ""We'd Better Bide Awee" very feel- ' ingly. A humorous recitation by Miss . Taylor, of Fitzroy, entitled, "The Broken Bowl," was very enjoyable, as was also her encore.ptece., ..Mi". Douglas, of Stratford, sang "Scotland "Yet," and \the . "March o' the Cameron Men," well. Mr. ' Wilkie again created much merriment with a comic item, "McPllerson's Great ~ Cata«trophe," and was called back twice. ■ | A reel by the Misses Todd (3) and Mr. ij McLeod brought the concert programme ' to a close. The surmer, which followed, was ideally Scotch in its sunrptuousness. Haggis, of course, was the outstanding . dish, and it warmed the mouths, if not the hearts, of all who partook of.it. A i very enjoyable dance followed, and was' I kept up until well on towards the "Wee i smV 'oors." Messrs. J. McNeill-Adams ' and L. dc Launey, acted as M.'s C, and ' kept the ball rolling merrily, and the ! music by Cottier's orchestra was all that i could be desired. The stage, which looki cd very well, was furnished and decorat- ; ed by Mr. De Launey, and the piano used !■» during the evening was lent for the. oeeas- : j ion by Mr. 11. G. Marsh, of Inglewood. It is understood that the Inglewood branch intend milking this function an . annual affair, and judging by the interest taken in last night's meeting, the ' future success of the Society is assured.