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ST. ANDREW'S BALL.
EDINBURGH CASTLE AND A. SCOTTISH GLEN.
LAST NIGHT'S BRILLIANT FUNCTION.
OVER A THOUSAND POT PLANTS USED IN
DECORATIONS.
GREETINGS BY WIRE.
St. Andrew's Day Was celebrated yesterday in Hong Kong by, the usual functions. The Chieftain of the local St. Andrew's Society (the Hon. Mr. C. Gardan Mackie) accompanied by mem bers of the Society laid a wreath on the Cenotaph in the morningi, and in the evening the annual St Andrew's Ball was held in the City Hall.
The scheme of decoration was even more striking" than usual, and was due to "the genius of Mr. George Duncan, M.B.E., ag- diated by a willing band of helpers. The front of the City Hall had been converted into a likeness of Edinburgh Castle, by means of a matshed erection similar to that used to such good, effect during the Grand Tattoo. A searchlight on either side of the Castle threw it into brilliant relief while another stream of light poured from the gate way which was decorated with palmas and ferns. Above the gate way was the Shield of the Chieftain's Clan."
The Clae Shields which formed a great part of the interior decoration of both dancing and supper halls were all newly made this year under the direction of Mr. Duncan who had taken parti cular, care as to the correctness of the quarterings, designs and
colours.
Supper was served in the Theatre Royal, the official party being accommodated on the stage which had been converted for the hight into a representation of a Scottish glen which has a particular, significance for the Chieftain and Mrs. Mackie.
There were over a thousand guests among whom were noticed. three couples whose weddings have been celebrated lately-The Master of Napier and the Hon. Mrs. Napier, Bill and Mrs. Wright, and Dr. and Mrs. Durras.
"BRITHER SCOTS" OUT EAST.
Many telegrams were sent and received to Brither Scots" in other places, and "although many of the guests could not claim the bonour of Scots birth. it was essentially a gathering of the Claas. and a general spirit of good will and fraternity made the bati go with a swing from start to finish...
His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government (the Hon. Mr. W. T. Soutborn, C.3.0.) and Mrs. Southorn were pre- sent and were formally-received-by-the-Chieftain (the Hon. M C. Gordon S. Mackie) His Excellency led out the Chieftain's wife in the official lancers.
THE CITY HALL TRANSFORMED.
THE BALL.
THE DECORATIONS,' The City Hall, even in its new Arrival Of His Excellency. "coat of paint. does not generally His Excellency the Officer ad. present a very striking appearance, Hon. Mr. W. T. Southern, C.M.(.) ministering the Government (the but it had been transformed both and Mrs. Southorn arrived at 9.30 inside and out for the occasion of and were met by the Chieftain and St. Andrew's Ball. The front the Committee. After the greeting facade was almost hidden by a the official party proceeded up the large matshed structure represent stairway headed by two pipers ing Edinburgh Castle complete with of the 2nd Battn. the King's Own towers and Lattlements and the Scottish Borderers, when they searchlights which played on the reached St. George's Hall the Pipers castle had the effect of nearly and the rest of the party drew back blotting out the upper part of the to form a Guard of Honour white structure. The doorway, over which His Excellency and the Chieftain was the shield of the Chieftain's walked to the centre of the Hall. Clap (a hasd grasping an uplift The National Anthem was then ed sword and the motto Labore played, after which the Chieftain beneath), was decorated with led His Excellency to the dais.
palms and ferns and the guests
entered a bower of greenery illu
minated with glowing thistles, and
THE DANCING..
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1928.
Tija Siste Lancets,
The State Lancers with which the St Andrew's Ball opens is always a most picturesque sight, with many of the men in Highland kit and their ladies dressed in their best and looking their fairest. Last night, owing perhaps to the excel -leat-background-which-had-been- provided, the affair seemed more brilliant than ever. Those taking part were:-
THE MENU.
The supper menu was follows:- "From the lone Shieling on the
misty island.
OLD RESIDENT'S DEATH.
MR. R. CAPELL.
Mountains divide us and a waste FUNERAL AT HAPPY VALLEY,
of seas,
But still the blood is strong, the
heart is Highland,
And we in dreams behold the
Hebrides."
**Some hae meat, and ganna ent,
And some wad eat that want it; But we has ment and we can eat And sae the Lord be thankit.'
Hot Consomme Oxtail Soup Soused, Fish or Salmon Mayonnaise
Cold Roast leg of mutton
Roast Turkey
H. E. the Offeer Administering the Government (the Hon. Mr. W: T. Southors, C.MG.), and Mrs. C 0. S. Mackie (wife of the Chief- tain); the Chieftain (the Hon. Mr. C. G. S. Mackie) and Mrs. Southorn; Mr. W. W. Hornell, C.I.E. and Mrs. J. L. Pearson; Mr. J. W. C. Bonnar and Lady Pollock'; Mr. A. H. Ferguson and Mrs. Luard; HE the General Officer "On Commanding (Major-Genera; C, C., Luard, C.B., CMG) and Mrs. Ferguson; the Hon. Mr. E R. Halifax, C.M.G., C.B. E. and Mrs. H. T. Creasy: Commodore J. L Pearson, C.M.G., and Mrs. R. M.
Dyer.
The Omelal Resì,
The official eightsome reel was dance, in full Highland dress by: Mr. M. A. A. Mackintosh and Mrs. Mackie; Dr. and Mrs. G. D. R. Black; Mr. and Mrs C. I. Cookes. "Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Sutherland.
IN THE THEATRE ROYAL.
Oncial Supper Party. The official supper party was held on the stage of the Theatre Royal. which had been transformed for the night into a Scottish Glen. In the background, could be scen the Gannoche Bridge as Edzell, with the water rushing between the rocks of solitude. A pretty com- pliment to the Chieftain and bis wife who paid their vows at this spot. Other scenery belonging to the theatre, and palms and pot plants, had been cleverly arranged to further the illusion of being in a glen. The table was of horse shoe shape with an extra leg down the middle, and the party was as follows:-
The Chieftain and Mrs, Sorthorn: H.E. the Officer Administering the Government and Mrs. Mackie;
Mr. A. H. Ferguson and Mrs. Luard
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Major-General C. C. Luard and Lady Tyrwhitt;_ Mrs. Ferguson;
Commodore J. L. Pearson and
The Hon, Mr. E. R. Hallifax and Mrs. Sutherland;
Mr. J. W. C. Bonnar and Lady Pollock:
M. R. M. Dyer and Mrs. Pear. son
The Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy and Mrs. Kotewall:
The Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow and Mrs. Dyer
Dr. G. D. R. Black and Lady Chow;
The Hon. Mr. A. C Hynes and Mrs. Greig;
The Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes and Mrs. Hynes;
Mr. R. Sutherland, O.B.E. and Mrs. Black;
fairy lights hidden among the ferns. The dancing was held as usuni Mr. W. W.. Hornell and Mrs.
laurel.
The Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, M.B.E.
The Hon. Mr. B. D. F. Beith and Mrs. Shields;
Opening on the right was the in the St. George's and St. An-Lewis; ladies' cloak room and to the left drew's Halls which were both de. that for gentlemen. To the right cornted with Clan Shields draped CMG, LL.D. and Mrs. Wolfe, again in the library WAB the in blue and white bunting, and
Auchtermuchty where the grand spirit of Scotland and other, lesser Liquor, was served. Opening off the bar, was a small well arranged card room for those to whom dancing did not appeal, and to the left was a decorated gangway to the Theatre "Royal whore supper was served.
The band stand was placed in the doorway between the two halls and the programme of music pro- vided by the Hong Kong Hotel Orchestra. Music for the Reels was provided by the Pipe Band of the 2nd Battn. the King's Own Scottish Borderers.
Dance Programme. The dance programme is as fol lows, the supper dances being from No. 9 to No. 13 inclusive:- Extra, Waltz... Lady moon."
1. Lancers....
........Amelia.
Fox Trot..." Honest and Truly." 3 Caledonians ....
Caledonian 4. Fox Trot
"The Sunrise."
5. Eightsome Reel—”
Lieut. Col. L. J. Comyn, C.M.G.. D.S.O., and Mrs. Beith.
Lieut.-Col. L. G. Bird, D.S.O., and Mrs. Creusy;
"
Mr. K. E. Greig and Mrs. Owen Hughes;
Mr. D. J. Lewis and Mrs. Gow: The Rev. F. C. Young and Mrs. "Wylier
Mr. D. Harvey and Mrs. Duncan; Mr. D. Gow and Mrs, Young; Mr. B. Wylie and Mrs. Harvey: Mr. P. Tud and Mrs. Cookes: Mr. E. M. Bryden and Mrs. Tod; Mr. A. L. Shields and Miss Mackie.
The other guests were accommo-
1. The Deil Among the Tailors, datest in the body of the theatre 2. Jack Wilson, “~
3. The Black Haired Laddie.
The
York Ham
Bologue Sausage
Corned Tongue
Assorted Salad
Haggis.
Siccan food has money dought deed
a
By Caledonia's ancestors been
Jone
"Ta alocken, a drooth can never be
wrang....
Bae help yersel' an" pasa it along." Assorted French Pastries. Macedoine of Fruits Ice Oream Coffee.
Here's friends in baith sides o'
the Forth
And friends on baith sides o' the
Tweed."
· THE OFFICIALS.
General Committee.'
The death has to be recorded with much regret of Mr. James Ralph Capelt, an old resident of the Colony, who passed away at his residence in howloon yesterday | morning at the age of th
Mr. Capell served in the dispans ing department of Messrs. A. S. Watson & Co, Ltd., for 38 years. and retired in 1939 owing to ill Health. He left for Home with the intention of spending his retire
ment there, but returned to the Colony.
'
For many years he was a member of the old Phoenix Clüb,. His death will be keenly regrotted by a host af friends of the family who are highly respected in the Colony, Be sides a widow, the deceased leaves a sori, who has just returned from school at Hame, and three daugh ters, Hissea Dolly, Violet, and Thyllis, with whom much sympathy will be felt..
The funeral took place at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, yester day afternoon, deceased being buried in the old residents' plot in the presence of relatives and many friends The Very Rev. Father G. M. Spada conducted the service
Family wreaths were from "Your loving wife," Dolly, Vi, Phyllis, Ralph, Ida, Eugonie-Jennie, Lily, Alice, Aunie. Evelyn and Archie, Harry and Nancy, Mabel and Law- renee, Nell and Herbert, Percy and Alice, Marion and Charlie.
Bert, Lill and Children, Cook, George and Annie, Ted Ramsay Daisy. O'Keele, Mrs. M. Ramsay, Hon. Mr. C. G. S. Mackie (Pre R. Carroll and W. J. Carroll, J. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Ramsay, Mrs. sident), Mr. A. H. Ferguson (Vice-C. Smith, Connie and Tootsie, Mr. President), Mr. R. Shewan (Past and Mrs. A. H. Carroll, Mr. A. President), Mr. J. W. C. Bonnar Philippens, Mr. F. P. Lenfestey, (Past President), Mr. R. Suther Mr. L. B. Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. Past President), Mr. R. Suther Gibson, Mr. and Mrs, Stapleton.
land (Past President), Dr. G. D. R. Black (Past President), Mr. D. Gow, Mr. B. Wylie, Mr. K. E. Greig, Mr. P. Tod, Mr. D. Harvey, Mr. A. L Shields Mr. K. S. Morrison, Mr. C. 1. Cookes, Mr. B. P. Moodic (Hon. Treasurer), Mr. E. M. Bryden (Hon. Secretary).
Invitation Committee.
Wreaths were also sent by Messrs. A. S. Watson & Co., Ltd (staff of Kong Dispensary (European Staff), the Wholesale Department), Hoag Hong Kong Dispensary (Chinese Staff), Hong Kong Dispensary (Wine Dept.), Asiatic Petroleum Co. (Local Staff), A. P. C. (Ladies Staff), Gibb Livingstone & Co., and General Committee together with:-Orient Tobacco Company. Mr. A. L Shields (Convener), Hon. Mr. B. D. F. Beith, Dr. G. D. R. Black, Mr. N. S. Brown, Mr. C. I. Cookes, Mr. P. Tod. Mr. W. K. Kinloch. Mr. R. Maclay, Mr. C. L. Sandes, Mr. E L. Sim.
་ ་
Dance And Music.
There were over a hundred other wreaths from Mr. Capell's many friends.
FRAE BRITHER SCOTS.
by the Society :-
The following telegrams received
**HEARTIEST GREETINGS FRAY BRITHER
SCOTS,"
Mr. K. S. Morrison (Convener), Mr. W. Brown, Me. W. J. Carrie, Mr. C. I. Cookes, Mr. N. Drum mond, Mr. W, Forsyth, Mr. Alistair Mackenzie, Mr. D. L. McWhirter,
Malacca
Sutherland, Mr. A. Murdoch, Mr. M. W. E. Beveridge. Mr. R. O. Selangar Calcutta T. P. Saunderson, Mr. W. A. Perak Stewart, Mr. W. L. Alexander, Mr.
Penang
Major R. A. Wolfe-Murray, Mr. M. Wm. Rebertson, Mr. H. R. Forsyth,
Hankow A. A. Mackintosh.
Bangkok Shanghai
Ladies' Cloak Boom. Dr. J. C. MacGowan (Convener), Mr. R. Macgregor, Dr. M. Nichol- son.
Supper And Wines.
Mr. P. W. Ramsay (Convener), M. G. B. Dunnett, Mr. G. Mac- lead, Mr. R. Campbell, Mr. J. Dickson, Mr. A. Davidson, Mr. A. Webster, Capt. R. J. J. Sneddon, Mr. G. W. Sellars, Mr. J. Watson, Mr. A. Chapman, Mr. W. Johnston, Mr. J. Fraser, Mr. E. D. Black, Mr. J. Shaw, Mr. J. C. Fletcher, Mr. A. Macindoe. Mr. J. Laing, Mr. J. White, Mr. J. Murray, Mr. J. J. Whyte, Mr. J. Polson, Mr. J. Fraser, Mr. R. Taylor, Mr. J. Black- leg, 31r. W. Fleming.
Decorations
Mr. George Duncan (Convener), Mr. D. Keith, Mr. J. Kempton, Mr. C. B. Matthews, Mr. A. B. Ramany, Mr. G. G. Stopani Thom- 20.
Card Room
U
Mr. D. Harvey (Convener), Mr. J. Ormiston, Mr. B. Wylie.
Honorary Pipers.
Mr. P. D. Wilson, Mr. G. S. Brown, Mr. G. Nisbet, Pipe Major Mackie.
TELEGRAMS.
FROM HONG KONG.
and also in the dress circle. four boxes-held tables for three persons each. The charming de- The Hong Kong St. Andrew's Changes.corations of the theatre and the Society sent the following tele-
e. Waltz ............" Little Mother."
The Grand Stairway. The great stairway leading up to the dancing Bails was also lavishly decorated with ferns and palms, and lit by large thistle planta fitted with electric lamps. A very striking effect was given as the stairs were mounted by the large mirror on the first landing which was draped by two Scottish Stand- ards with the Union Jack above. A large thistle placed just above" the mirror glowed with lights while |-· reflected, in the centre of the glass, from where it hung on the balcony behind, was a yellow shield with the red lion rampant of Scotland. On either side of the mirror hung the shields of the Mackenzie and Mae. Neil Clans, while on the walls on the flanks were large plaques with the dates 1881" and "1928 white figures on a blue ground. The 12. Fox Trot......" I still love you. local branch of the St. Andrew's 13. Fox Trot...... "What'll you do." Society was formed in 1881. The 14. Waltz
Ramona."' walls of the stairway were hung 15. Caledonians .... Caledonians." with the shields of various Scottish 10. Fox Trot "Dixieland** clans wreathed with laurel and blue 17. Highland Schottische- and white bunting.
1. Stirling Castle. 2. Brechin Castle.
7. Fox Trot ............
8. Strathspey and Reel.
1. Devil in the Kitchen.
2. Miny MacLeod of Reaser.
D. Fox Trot Mine, all mine 10. Fox Trot........ " Good News. in 11. Waltz
"Diane."
Eracs.
3. Louden's Bonnie Woods and 18. Fox Trot.... My Blue Heaven." 19. Eightsome Recl
The Dance Halls. Illuminated thistles, clan shields, blue and white bunting, tartan, and flowers and ferns, had all been used with great effect in the decora tion of the upper floor, while pic- tures of Bobbie Burne, Sir Walter Scot and Prince Charlie occupied honoured places in the St. An-0. drew's and St. George's Halls. In the latter the Chieftain's Shield 21. (Mackie) was hung on one side of the portrait of Queen Victoria, over
1. The Fairy Dance. 2. Kate Dalrymple. 3. High Road to Linton. Fox Trot
Among My Souvenirs Strathspey and Reel-
1. Miss Drummond of Perth.. 9. Sleepy Maggie
illuminated thistles which were grams:- placed on many of the tables gave an excellent effect, and many of the guests expressed surprise at the spaciousness of the theatre when the regular seats were removed.
HEARTY ORZETING,
MACKIE, CHIEFTAIN." To the Becretary, St. Andrew's
Society,// Enter The Haggis.
Negri Sembilan Sandakan Zamboanga The Haggis was born in in Saigon solemn procession. From the back Tsingtao of the theatre the strains of a pipe Calcutta were heard, and the piper made Bombay his appearance, followed by Lieut. Madras McAlister who bore on high the Rangoon famous dish which was decorated Kualalumpur with cagle's feathers. After him Penang came the not less famous "Barley Singapore Bree" carried together with the Bangkok ceremonial horn quaich by Mr. Manila- George Duncan, M.B.E. The pro- Cebu cession wound among the tables in Iloilo the body of the theatre and mount- ell the steps to the stage, where bath delicacies were partaken of amid cheers from all the company. Mr. Duncan, again had the task of bearing the Barley Brea and
Canton (Shameea) Swatow Foochow Shanghai Tientsin Taipeh Peking Ipch Perak Batavia
Malacca Soerabaya Aden --Mambun
The following telegram-
REALTY GREETINGS TEAZ BRITISH
SCOTE... MACKIE GRILETAIN..?.
(Seremban)
-the dais, and on the other that 12. Waltz ndoa Charmaine."
of Mistress Mackie's Clans the Extra One Step Leto male beach of the men in turn quaffed the was sent to Mr. Stevenson, Guthries.
your Umbrella.
quaich and kissed its under dide to "deneds, and to the as, Mantua. show that they had finished it.
(Continued on next Column).
Iloilo Kobe Batavia
GREETINGS."
Amoy Tokyo
Tientsin
Saigon
(Royal Scots).
**HEARTIEST GREETINGS."
Sandakan
Yokohama
HEARTY GREETINGS."
Singapore Cebu Manila
Tientsin. Mickle Bute Dae
Bale.
S.S. Mantua. "Greetings frae
Brither Scots." Stevenson. "Greetings to Brither
Scots,"
Greetings
Canton."Neebours
frae Canton Scots." Peking. Heres a Health tee
30 "
Templeton, Mackichan and David-
son." Heartiest Greetings." Henderson and Greenock.-
Greetings frae a Brither Scot,
Lang. Hearty good wishes to
Brither Scots Carmichael and Worthing.
"Greetings from Brither Scots-Lang may ye flourish." Jack Macgregor.-"Hearty Greet
ings tae Brither Scots," Formosa. May se ne'er be sair
fur fueichen." Tsingtao. Heartricht Wishes." 2nd Battalion K.O.S.B.-" Greet
ings from Borderers.** Swataw Lang may your lum
reck."
ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY.
WREATH LAYING AT CENOTAPH
Yesterday St. Andrew's Day, the Chieftain of the local St. Andrew's Society (the Hop, Mr. C. Gordon Mackie) laid & wreath on the Ceno- taph, with the following inscription: “St. Andrew's 1023. President and Members of the St. Andrew's Society."
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The party assembled on the step of the Hong Kong Club and walked to the Cenotaph in pairs headed by the Chieftain and Mr. Bryden. The wreath carried by Mr. Bryden was handed to the Chieftain when the base of the Cenotaph was reached, and he laid it while the gathering" stood, uncovered, in silence. Ac- companying the Chieftain were :- Mesara. E. M. Bryden (Secretary), J, W. O. Bonnar, George Duncan, R. M. Dyer, E. Greig, D. Hardy, 0, McLeod, K. B. Morrison, J. Murray, PW. Ramsey, Lieut- CòL J. A. Bößertain, A. Z. Shielder R. Sutherland, "P. Tod, B. Wylie.
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