ST. ANDREW SOCIETY

Wairarapa Times-Age, 4 May 1942, Page 3

ST. ANDREW SOCIETY

GATHERING ON SATURDAY.

DANCE & CONCERT ITEMS. Though counter-attractions no doubt reduced the attendance at the monthly gathering of the Saint Andrew Society, held in the Masonic Hall on Saturday evening, the hall was comfortably filled and all present appeared to enter with enthusiasm into the spirit of the Septs dancing. The Saint. Andrew Pipe Band, somewhat depleted through the engagement of members in military service, was in attendance under PipeMajor G. C. M. Mackay, and rendered acceptable selections. The dancing included a Ninesome Reel, the latest addition to the Society’s repertoire. Among the dances were interspersed a number of concert items, all of which earned well-merited . applause. The Saint Andrew Ladies’ Choir, under its conductor, Mr William C. Mann, received a flattering reception. The choir’s items were “Aye Waukin’, O,” "Ye Banks and Braes,” “What’s a’ the Steer, Kimmer,” and “Cornin’ Thro’ the Rye.” Miss Dorothy O’Donnell, whose impending departure from Masterton will mean a loss to the society sang “Within a Mile o’ Edinburgh Town,” and “Glenlogie,” and Mr Mann sang the plaintive “Mary Morrison,” and the more virile “Road to the Isles.” Both singers gave great pleasure. John Sexton contributed a well-executed Highland Fling. It was announced that the next gathering would be held on Saturday, June 6. The dance practices had been doing useful work, but there were still many who might with advantage attend. The next would be held in the Orange Hall on Monday, May 11, at 7.30 p.m., and another on Monday, May 25 at 8.30 p.m. Members were particularly requested to note the times of commencement of these two practices. The gathering closed with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” and the National Anthem.