ST. ANDREW SOCIETY

Wairarapa Times-Age, 1 September 1941, Page 7

ST. ANDREW SOCIETY

GATHERING ON SATURDAY NIGHT — 1 MASTERTON SAVAGES PAY VISIT. CONCERT PROGRAMME & DANCE. That the activities of the Saint Andrew Society have lost none of their appeal to the Scots of the district was again amply demonstrated on Saturday evening, when the Society’s monthly, gathering attracted a large attendance. On this occasion, the bulk of the entertainment was provided by a party of guests from the Mastertoil Savage Club, and consequently the concert programme was not of the usual exclusively Scots character. This, however, added the spice of variety, and the contributions of the Savages were thoroughly enjoyed by all present. At the opening of the concert, the Chief of the society introduced the Savage Chief, Mr F. L. Price (who appeared in full war paint) and placed him in charge of the concert. The principal items contributed by the visitors were a number of the humorous sketches for which the savages are well known. Those who took part in. the various sketches included Savage Chief Price, and Savages S. Barber, G. Bilderbeck, Carstens, N. Flemming, J. A. Kennedy, F. Pickering and Harold Smith. Savage W. Iggulden, described as probably -the oldest savage in New Zealand, delighted and amazed his hearers with his singing of “The Monarch of the Woods.” In response to an insistent encore, Savage .Iggulden sang “The Floral Dance,” with all the lilt of youth, and this contribution was received with, equal enthusiasm. Savage Maxted was also obliged to respond to the vociferous encores of the delighted audience, his songs being “Mary,” “Roses” and “Your Eyes Have Told Me So.” In addition to the Savage Club items, Chieftainess Mrs Robt. Miller recited “The Pilot of the Plains” with her usual skill. She responded to her enthusiastic reception with the delightfully humorous “Auntie and the Bull.” John Sexton greatly pleased with his dancing of the Highland Fling and the Sean Triubhais. A charmingly sung duet by Heather and Joan Douglas, “There’s Nae*Luck Aboot the Hoose,” with an encore number “Misty Islands of the Highlands,” completed a delightful concert programme. Scots and old-time dancing, with a tasty supper, filled the remainder of the evening, and the enjoyment of the participants was evident. Unfortunately, the gathering was on this occasion without the assistance of the Saint Andrew Pipe Band, owing to the illness of members and other causes. The band was much missed. Music for the dancing was provided by the Society’s Dance Orchestra, Chief’s Piper Pickett, and Pipers Trass and A. M. M. Douglas. The gathering closed with cheers for the orchestra, and the singing of “Auld Lang. Syne” and the National Anthem.