THEATER MÉR ROYAL
HALLOWEEN NIGHT.
THE
SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS CELEBRATE.
Hongkong Amateur Dramatic Club.
CALL FOR RECRUITS.
“DEAR' BRUTUS"
by
Sir, James Barrie
November 14, 17, 19, 20 & 21
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at 9.15
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Matiare November 13th at 5 15 p.m.
Booking at Anderson's
New
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FOR
October
Hallowe'en Nicht is essentially
to their antional reputation, the
members of the Scottish Company
HONGKONG
always
cra.
TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2,
Depression Over.
1931.
with
some
real
Melood,
constellation of their firmament. grettable that the Scottish Com- the room so finely decorated. The ar week (laughter). There had been the nationality of its, founders. pany had not turned out in better rangement of the tables too was a lot of talk that night about the
Note of Regreti ")
Rest of the Programme. force. Hallowe'en Night was an entirely new and he had not seen mambers of the Scottish Company.
Some had been pessimistic, while He had, however, to sound a annual event which they as guests anything batter before.
The peochon were interspersed Cal. Bird had boon rather optimis note of regret! It had been noticed with songs and dancing. The enjoyed and he was sure
Ho was with Col. Bird. He that the officers were frequent Misses Margaret Mackie, Doreen the Scottish Company enjoyed it! quite as much. He thought it was He would like to endorse Mr. thought volunteer companies were ing the privates' canteen. But Brown, Audrey Goodman and Mas- up to the business men to see that Stevenson's remarks about his re-like political partive, they were often that was because the private ter Robert Parkinson delighted was such a convivial with some Highland dancing, while newcomers to the Colony were put gret at the poor showing of the adding to their numbers. The same canteen into harness atraight
away. Scottish Company that evening, could be said of the Scottish Com- place. They bed much to thank Mr. C. Jackson kept the company.
had in good spirits conde Many people were snatched up by but he had been Colonel of the pany recently; long may it con-Major Dowbiggin for, who
the social amenities of that Scottief humour. The vocalist of other units, but he thought he Corps for the last twelve years tinte.
Reference had been made that canteon what they were to-day. the ovening was Mr. G. could take it upon himself to state and he thought he was better suit
Но Captain Stewart then called on who also led the community sing- that he had done something for ed to judge the position. He had night to the Sawdust Club.
to the membera
of the 98rd. Highlan- ing, and Llout. Graham WAS a Scotsman's celebration, but trac the Scottish Company of the noticed from time to time that the would not like any Birangersders to drink the health of the vociferously received when he
Volunteers, as eight representa- different companies developed go away with any wrong impres lives of his arm had joined the koonnes and efficiency, and ho aion of the Sawdust Club. He Beottish Company, during which sang a humorous Scottish ditty. of the H.K.V.D.C., again shared
Piper Major Macklo, with Pip- and kept
were a much travelled unit, but the convivialities of the occasion Company. They were all kven thought the Scottish Company was would not like them to think they he said the 93rd claimed that they
of depression had taken a forward out until the small hours of the wherever they went found Scots-ers Nesbit, Wilson and Watson
them
added to the gaiety of the function with their Sassenach friends and members including one of the pip-beginning to show that the period were unduly hilarious
who gave
af examplea comrades on Saturday, and the The position of Chieftainship, turn. Now recruits were joining morning. As a matter of fact the Moir national hospitality such as with soma pipe music, and M. W
mon their result was an evening of unalloyed he said, was sue of honour, but it up and the attendance at parades club was simply this. The
shown that pleasure in
atmosphere
to proud betokening the importance of this also an honorary position, and were very much better. He had came off the parade ground and had been Annual event.
do which he had not anticipated. keenness displayed in the Pipe ly to discuss the intricacies of the find Scotsmen in all parts of the The singing of "Auld Lang The Volunteer Headquarterя
machine gun-(eries of Oh!) world but more especially as they Syne" and the National Anthem But he was
m going to do his best to Band.
of N.C.O.. always found them to be leaders of brought to a close a very happy and the Idloxyncrasies were artistically decorated. and
make it a
Auccess, and with He himself, although only
one the nationa with whom they came and memorable function. all the ceremony which goes to mak make Hallowe'en Nicht something the support promised by the Reel Sassennoh, could appreciate and (hear heart). There was
and he could thing about the Sawdust Club: into contact. They of the regular Club, the Scottish Company and enjoy pipe music. different from anything else was St. Andrew's Society, he hoped It also distinguish one tune from it was the cheapest club in Hong-army were merely the vanguard of
The hosts and guests were
kong. There was no entrance fee, the nation's army, keeping the there,
Tokyo, Oct. 27. of the plped in to partake of the "BI would be a success.
no aubscription, and there had enemy at lay until they Lt. Col. L. G. Bird, in proposing
The Sawdust Club.. Fare," and the haggis was
been occasions known when mom volunteers joined them on oquni Late last night a fire broke out
as they did in 1014. in the Municipal Electricity Bures carried round the hall to the skirt the least of the Scottish Company
said though he had attended many Mr. B. Wylie, in acknowledgment, hers of the club had had refresh-footing
regi- It destroyed practically the entire of the bagpipes.
Later there came the time-events in connexion with the Seat-l he did not know whether he ments and had not had to pay for Everywhere the Scottish honoured "dooking for apples," als Company, he thought he could was host or guest that night, but them. Naturally that was just as ments in the Far East and West building. No casualtion have been while community singing, led by says that never before had he seen would probably know by next it should be when they considered were not the least stars among the reported. Mr. G. McLeod, was not the least feature of a remarkably successful evening.
Lieut. A. W. Brown presided over the gathering, and was sup ported by Lt.-Col. L. G. Bird, D.8.0., O.B.E.. Mr. A. Stevenson, Chieftain of St. Andrew's Society, and Mr. A. Wylla the Vice-Pre- sident.
Chieftain Welcomed.
After full justice had been done to the excellent repast, and the loyal tenet had been honoured, Lieut. Brown proposed the health of the visitors, In the course af which he said:
"It is a great honour for me to be in the position to propose the toast Our Visitors to have the privilege of welcoming so many of the Scottish Company's friends to this, our annual dinner. Captain Forsyth will be delighted to learn the number of old frienda with us again this year. He has sent us
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"It is with special pleasure that I welcome our new Chieftain Mr. Stevenson. Mr. Stevenson has long shown his interest in the Scottish Company, and a siderable number of the men on our Roll found their way to the
con-
Orderly Room for enrolment ASAHI to be 'You're a Scot. Be
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a member of St. Andrew's Society. and wear the kilt of the Scottish Company. H.K.V.D.C. The Com- pany wish Mr. Stevenson
a sue-
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President of St. Andrew's Society in its ranks. No. 672, Private Wylie, B. wish I had the power to create a rank Super-Private – in our oldest active member, and the first President of the Sawdust Club, an Institution for members of the Company and brither
BScots, which provides for rattling
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Immediate atten- tion.
"I am pleased to say the Com pany did very well indeed at the last Ride Meeting. The standard of efficiency is very good, but I regret to say that our numbera are still far.below what they should be when the number of active young Scots in the Colony is con- sidered.
Officers Thanked.
"Before concluding. 1 would like to express to Colonel Bird the Lappreciation of the Company for the interest he has taken in us; also to Major Dowbiggin who acted Commandant during Colonel Bird's absence on leave; for the assistance given during the past training season.
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"The thanks of the Company are also due to Captain Genter, whose assistance in all matters of inter- est in the Company can always be counted upon-his is really a help ing hand.
To Lieutenant and Quarter- master Westlake I would also ex- press our thanks. We worry him at times, but I have a feeling that ho has a soft spot for the Scottish Company.
"I wish to take this opportunity of thanking all those members of the Company who have worked so hard to make this function a suc would make special cess, and mention of Corporal Braude and Private Docherty-E. They have worked like Trojans and I trust you, our guests, will enjoy the ro sult of their labourd,
"Members of the Scottish Com pany, I give you the Toast-Our Visitora."
Talpans Should Assisi. Replying, Mr. A. Stevenson said that he noticed there were only 24. mambera of the Scottish Company present, that evening. It was re-
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