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Wairarapa Times-Age, 1 July 1940, Page 2

-( , ■ s . Ing -4 , / jXmme y' < of the St. Anil the Masonic '. and was at-.-loer of members ' .-nds. \ . e proceedings various items of interest to the members were announced. It was particularly emphasised that in order to secure correct execution of the various Scottish dances, it was essential that members make every effort to attend the dance practices which are held in the Orange Hall every Tuesday evening at 7.30 o’clock. Of particular interest was the announcement that the well-known champion Highland dancer, Mrs A. C. MacKenzie (formerly Miss Jean Lowry) had come to reside in Masterton. Since the last gathering, the Society has furnished concert parties organised by Mr Wm?C. Mann for the Savage ciub, and for tlie Patriotic concert at Eketahuna. On the latter occasion the Society’s Pipe Band was in attendance, and the members acquitted themselves very acceptably, as did the artists on both occasions. The proposal of the Savage Club that the exchange of visits be an annual one was well received. A hearty vote of thanks was passed / to Mr Stuart Keith, who has retired from the secretaryship for his painstaking efforts in the Society’s interests, and Mr N. B. Andrews, his successor, was accorded a hearty welcome. During the evening the following programme, organised by Mr Wm. C. Mann, was presented by well-known local artists, the various items being heartily received and encored:—Songs, “Praise of Islay" and “Hush-a-bye Birdie,” Miss Rose Robinson; songs, “Rose of Allendale” and “Caller ’Ou,” Miss Jamieson; songs, “Bonnie Earl o’ Moray” and “Turn ye to Me,” Mr Leslie Wales; duets, “O, Wert Thou in the Cauld Blast” and “The Blue Bells of Scotland,” Miss Jamieson and Mr Mann; quartette, “On the Banks of Allan Water” and “O’ Hush Thee my Baby,” Townswomen's Guild quartette; recitations, “He was Scotch and so was I” and “The Piper and the Patient,” Miss Jean Douglas. A pleasing interlude was a community sing under the leadership of Mr G. C. L. Dickel, the members entering whole-heartedly into the spirit of the various Scottish songs. Thereafter dancing was indulged in, including a demonstration of the Scottish dance, “Monymusk,” given by a party of members. Mr Jas. Henderson carried out the duties of M.C. in his usual capable manner. The singing of “Auld Lang Syne” and the National Anthem brought a very enjoyable gathering to a close. The next gathering will be held on July 27 in the Masonic Hall.