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THE BONGKONG DALY

and Mr Crockast, Hon. MY

BALL Fletches and Mr. Greig, The

ST. ANDREW'S

DAY

BRILLIANT FETE AT THE CITY HALL, Young Dr. Black *

THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS.

Jamies

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER

this

positions! I trust that our efforts felit will be no less Mrs. Chatham, Mr. G. M. Yo

than those of my pre Black;

Had Mr. Chatham

To all my fellow countrymen who have Pollock Mr. Crockatt

50 ably helped to make this show the and thir

success it undoubtedly is, I extend my Colonel Young RE and Mr Edking Mr. N. & Marshall and Mrs. Wyndham, very hearty thanks. Those in charge of Mr. G. M. Shaw and Mr. Loring: Mr Auchtermuchty I will deal with to-morrow K. E. Greig andra Parr, Captain: out noon, possibly the day after when Jares, B.N. and Mrs. Leste, Hon. Methey have quite recovered from their H.E. Pollock and Mr Sutherland Mr. abours. To the pipers I say, without R. Sutherland and Mrs. Forsyth.

Before the bail-room the interior sitting____________ THE MENU_ From Scenes like these Old Scotia's

mut rooms were situated, and beyond them grandeur springs, That makes her loved at home, revered the room from which a floating supper

abroad.

One felt the truth of these lines in looking upon the brilliant spectacle are "Tanged to celebrate St. Andrew's Day at ~the City Hall last night. It was a scene that, in one sense, gave the lie to Kipling's lines:

For East is East and West is West, And never the twain shall meet.

The went cars, which was sa artistic

a Highland soldier on horseback, with the production, bore on the carer picture of was dispensed. The card rooms and the interior lounges were in reception room wards ''Scotland for over" at the bottom. arder, and the colour scheme was in bis-n the other side of the cover was the

followingwerse cuit colour and black, relieved here and there with palms, terms, and Small flags. As one wandered from room to roum

"Breathes there the man with soul an dead

Who never to himself hath said, z

This is my own, my native land Whose heart hath ne'er within him burn'd As home his footsteps he hath turn'd From wandering on.

Dg on a foreign stand

*

The following was the menu --

"Some hae ment and canna eat, And some wad eat that want it But we has meat and we can eat, And sa the Lord be

thankit.

1. Consomme en Tasse

Lobster Salad

B. Roast Turkey

Roast Caponi

Scotch Broth Boused Fish Roast Phensant,

·8. Roast Beet. 9. Baddle of Matton 10. Spiced. Beef. 11. York Ham 18. Corned Oxtongue 13. Galantine of Yeal 14. Haggis

miring the artistry and beauty of it all it was impossible not to kive way to the feelings of wistfulness that insist on coming forward on such historic occasions. as these, as one recalls the many miles It seemed only a step from the City that separate him from those dear heather- Hall to the heather scented hills of the covered hills of his native land. The highlands, those steep strathe and moun- carnival spirit soon predominated over tain lakes, whose every wavelet has such depressing thoughts, and the scene3 graven itself upon the heart of every true, throughout the suite was one of sparkling son of Old Scotia. No matter how far a Scot-wandes from his native heath, his thoughts wing homewards on St. Andrew's Day to ancestral halls or white cabins, to the hills and the mearland, and their thousand dear memories. And so it was at City Hall last night with almost every one of the 1,500 guests assembled. Every Quarter of Scotland from the wild surf girdled shores of the Shetlands to the borders of Berwick. was represented there, drawn together by bonds of love

and nationality.

happiness and animation. Those who were present will not soon forget the evening spent in these enchanting sur- roundings.

Much of the congratulation that the society merits for this charmingly-planned function is due to Mr. Gov, the Convenor of the Decorations Committee, and those associated with him. Mr. 1. Simpson. Mr. Mackichan and Mr. D. Steele did wonders downstairs. Mr. Ramsay made the ball-rooms what they were, and 17. desires to thank Mr. Savage (of Messrs. The setting for the gathering was a Little, Adams and Wood), Mr. Wood veritable fairyland, arranged with the (Lane, Crawford & Co.), and Mr. K, S. subtlery and artistry inseparable. from the Morrison, Messrs. Bradley, & Co.), for -East, St. Andrew's Cross-a blaze of their help. Others who rendered the blue and white electric globes-smiled its result achieved, possible, were Messra. F. welcome from the portico set in a screen Graham and Bannerman, of The Hong of greenery. The entrances were from kong Electric Lighting Co., and the naval three points. The main inlet was re-ratings placed at the disposal of the com- served for His Excellency and parry, while mitten by the Commodore. those on the right and left gave ingress to the guests. One entered from the blaze of light outside into the semi-darkness of an old panelled baronial hall, hung with stag's heads and crossed broadswords, and garnished at the point d'appui beyond with -the coat of arms of the Chief hearing the moto Nunquam non Paratus. Thence

THE ARRIVAL OF THE GOVERNOR. Shortly after 9 p.m. HE. the Governor and party arrived, attended by the Privato. Secretary and A.D.U. His Excelency was met at the entrance to the hall by the Hon Mr. John Johnstone (President), Mr. A. O. Lang (Vice President), and the members of the Committes, his arrival

Fair fa" your honest sonsie face. Great chieftain o' the puddin' race, Aboon theme'ye tak your place."

15. Chicken Salad 16. Assorted Fresh Salad

"Freedom and whisky gang the

Tak aff your dram. Fruit Jelly

gither

18. Tipsy Cake 18. Compote of Fruits and Castard 20. Blace Mange."

21. Strawberry Ice Cream 92. Vanilla Ice Cream 23. Scotch Shortbread.

24. Coffee

The skrbng of the pipes at the proper moment heralded the coming of the haggis

fear of contradiction, that on no previous occasion of this nature in Hongkong, have

we been so well served. In conclusion

the name day of our Patron Saint is made I would say, ladies and gentlemen, that the occasion of bringing sil. Scotsmen together in thought it nce in person, and fa proof of this I have now to read you the telegrams sent to and received from

St. Andrew's Societies throughout the East

Mr. Johnstone then read out, amidst applause the many relegrams received. Having concluded the reading of the messages. the Chief said:-I wish you a very pleasant evening

"After supper dancing was resumed, and continued till the early hours of the morn“ ing when the gathering broke up.

THE OFFICIALS."

The officials deserve more than the usual. mead of praise for the excellence of the arrangements The joyous spirit which pervaded the entire gathering was a suff- cient testimony to the success of the ball. The following were the officials who had, the arrangements in hand,

GENERAL COMMITTEE Hon. Mr. John Jahustone (President), Mr. A. O. Lang (Vice-President), Hon. Mr. W. Chatham CMG (Pa President), Mr. R. M. Dyer (Past President), Mr. Robert Shewan Past President), Mr. TF. Hongh (Past President); Mr G Young (Past President M1. K. E. Greig, Dr. G. D. R Black, Mr. J. Crockett, Mr. G. M Shaw, Mr. N. S. Marshall, Mr. AM. Duncan Wallace (Hon. Treasurer), Mr. T. W. HiB (Hon. Secretary),

INVITATION COMMITTEE. General Com mittes along with Messrs. F. Maitland, T. Near, D. Templeton, Evan Ormiston, G. McCormack, R. G. McEwen, J- Urmiston, John Rodger, T. Petrie, W. N. Fleming, N.-C. Wilson, TW. Hill (Eon. Secretary) Convener

great chieftain the puddin' race which was proudly borne in procession to

DANCING AND MUSIC COMMITTER -- the chief's table by Mr. F. Sutor, while Messrs. N. S. Marshall (Convener), T. Mr. J. B. Ross was the bearer of the indis Arthur, Robert Bruce, A. C. Leith, W. pensable quaich and served the clixir of Morrison, A. Murdoch, A. Stevenson,

Boutar, R. Sutherland, J. BRoss, W Scotiand to each gentleman at the Presi- Seath, D. G. Nicell, J. D. Kiquairi, J. H. dent's table who quaffed it in the time Gordon, David Lyle, J. Bell Irving, A G

CARD ROOM Committee:- Mesars. Fe honoured fashion, kissing the bottom of TV Hill (Hon. Secretary).** that there. Maitland (Convener), T. Petrio, A. R. the quaich at the finish, to show tha

Sutherland, A. Lay, D. Gow were no heel-taps.

THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECH.

LADIES CLOAK ROOM COMMITTER :-Dr. JAR. Black (Convener), Dr. S. 8.

the way lay through passages to the left beworded by the honorary pipers: In the course of the upper the Presi Strahan,

and right to the ladies and gentlemen's dressing rooms which were gaily decorat- ed with lings: Beyond these a passage lined with palms and draped with flags led to the theatre where supper was laid out amidst drooping flags, and palms. The stage was reserved for the Chief's party which included His Excellency the Governor and, Lady Stubbs. The whole of the amphitheatre and circle was filled with tables bearing full-blown Rowers of deliginful tints, fenced off with avenues

of palms..

St.

dent gave the topate of "Hil. The King" and "The pious memory of Audrow

Later,

Mestre. R. G. McEwen, N. Drummond, Adam, Gray, J. B. Ross, and T. Talon all dressed in Highland costume: The pipers, proceded the party to St. George's Hail where His Excellency was scccm The Hon. Mr. Johnstone, Chief modated on a specially constructed dais. the Society, Said ---Your Excellency, The Hongkong Hotel Orchestra, then played

of

the National Anthem, and afterwards amp Ladies and Gentlemen, I am a Border plied the music for the dances. Theroer; product of a hard riding, hard drink were over 1,000 guests present.

ing, hard swearing, godless race, whose

DANCE PROGRAMME

SUPPER AND WAXES COMMITTEE MESSTS. D. E. Blair (Convener), T. Arthur A. R. AtID, R. Hurter, H. Matheson, T. Oliphant, J. W. Paton, A Stevenson, Jag Waldron, L. M. Whyte, ATH Ferguson TR. Chassels. B. E. Mac. dosigall, K. S Morrison, Capt Campbell, Hall, E. L. Hosie, G. B. Dunnett, J. McCubbin, R. J. Paterson.

DECORATIONE COMMITTEE:-Mesra D. Gow (Convener), F. Graham, Ramsay,

There were altogether twenty-four dances main occupation in life round about the J Simpson, A S. Mackichan, F. MA

days of King Robert the Brisce appears Crawford, D. Keith, to have been lifting other people's camle

The way to the ball-room lay up a verit able golden stairway from the first land-as follows: ing of which, an armorial shield, et blazoned with a liess rampant, gave a martial air. The stairway was flanked and domed with thousands of lerns and palms a fairy bower that one might have looked for in one of the palaces of the Arabian Nights. From all corners Union Jacks, ensigns and standards peeped cun mingly from their green settings, mingling in a rich riot of colour that was delightful. The passages leading from the stairhead to the ball-room and the lounges were carried into the same scheme and, studded

**

FRATERNAL GREETINGS -Greetings were

e sent by Hongkong Scoty

Lifting" is the Scottish equivalent of 'stealing" and you will, probably agree; that it is a much nicer and more gentle manly term, but the fact remains its to Singapore, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, stealing. However, preference was given Manila, Cebu, Iloilo, Bangkok, Foochow to lifting cattle belonging to the English Taipeh Shanghay, Wei-hai-wel, Tientsin, This is brought forward to mitigate the Hankow Canton, Ipoh, Batavis, Yoko odium attaching to the word Hilting Lama, Kobe, Nagasaki, Taingtau and Presumably your late President overlook-

ed the horrible deeds of my ancestors The following were the telegrams. when submitting my name to the members

of this Society as a suitable chiel for to

received:

From Kuala Lumpur Heartiest greet

From Frochow-For Chief Johnstone, Brither Scots at Toechow reciprocate Chief Johnstone's greetings,

on the programme incidding fox trots, one steps, waltzes, etc., and interspersed with Scottish reel. The programme was Extra Waltz Girl of My Heart" -Lancers "Reminiscences of Scotland." -Fox Trot

Have a Smile" 3.Caledonians 4-One Step

Cairo." Eightsome Reel

"The Deilamang the Tailera

Till we meet again." 6-Waltz

7-Fox Trot

Mary, 8-Strathspey~!

Marquis of Huntly "Mr." MacLeod of & Reel

Basey" were no better than mine, and you know try, ochowi

night, or, perhaps his own forebears iugs fras Brither Scots-WATRON, Serre-

9-One Step “Qui Ouí Marie. ** the old saw that “ Fellow feeling makes 10-Waltz have been a vision from the marquees of 12-One Step... Umbrellas to Mend. with electric globes. The ball-room might 11-Fox Tros Desertus wonderous kind. (Laughter.) Weie we to enquire into the past history of Mr. Persia an unreal, gorgeous colour scheme 13-Waltzman

Gearze Yourg's forefathers we might From Weihai-wei "For Hill, Secre "Blowing Bubbles." which the delighted guests might have 34-Caledonians

eyen find that they were worse than mine, tary, St. Andrew's, Greetings heartily expected to fade away into unreality at 16-One

Step

"Johnny's in Town" and lifted ladies as well as cattle. This reciprocated by Sects of Wei-hai-wei, inay an moment...

"In your arm may account for Mr. Young's diffidence the Scots of Hongkong always ride to The first passage led into St Andrew's 17-Eightsome Heel

win their presence now-a-days. I mean the victory, as is the won't of their sporting hall where great wide draperies in black? "The Doll mang the Tailors." presence of ladies not cattle.--(Renewed Chief Johnstone-LOCKHART

laughter.) Be that as it may, the fact- and white stretched from floor to ceiling 18-One Stop

"Floatin' down to Cotton Town. remains that the members of this Society A wide green frieze marked the ceiling,

Missouri" have paid me the greatest compliment it From Shanghai.--“ Shanghai Brither punctuated every few feet with white 19-Waltz

Bo-la-Bois possible to pay a Scotsman, and, I pre Seats, heartily reciprocata greetings thistles every point carrying a message 20-Fox Frot

"Good-night Nurse," sume, decided to overlook previous his- MACKIE. from the moors to the hearts of the be 21.-One Step ...

Venetian Moon. tory on the advice of our National Bard From Tientsin Heartily reciprocate, holders. Pamere lights in green and --For Trat

“Patches.”. ** Robbie, Burns,” that a man's a man white, with draught-board borders in black Extra Fox Trut

for a that The fact that I am your from Cantor Sents."

From Bhamden, Cantan.— Greeting and white, hung at intervals from the

OFFICIAL HET OP LANCERS

Chief to-night enables me to redeem, ceiling and through the porticos that After an extra waltz, the danca : ∙Was

From Bangkok-Hearty greetings fras Racoed the outer walls, the sombre green formally opened with an official set of 10 8 certain extent, my family's reputation niches, Interwoven with flags framed lancers the

From Ipoh --“Perak Bcots wish yo'n z and Lady want of it, and for the benefit of those. themselves like huge pictures, frequently Hon Mr flowing taking part. The for hospitality or 1 should say the Brither Scota.?!

braw nicht,

greetings MACCOLL.

From Nagasaki-Heartily reciprocate greetings-TIER."

embellished with laughing parties sitting Stubbs; Admiral f Bir O. Lang and Mra will relate same now A traveller arrived From Batavia Brither Boots send

out dances. The other side showed Johnstone, Mr Duff, and Mra present who may not know the story Snatches of St. George's Hall through Bowden-Smith Major-General Ventris and footsore and weary one evening at the the arches that led from one floor to the Ms Lang: Commodore Bowden Smith and Border town of Lockerbie and, after Mrs Stabb: Mr. T. E. Hough and Mrs making many fruitless efforts to obtain

From Amoy Hearty, greetings-from"

other Gompertz; Col. J. B. Young and Mrs. lodging for the night, he knocked at the Scots in: Amoy WILSON

From Taipeh - Cordially reciprocate greetings-TALE SCOTS:!!!!

St. George's Hall was a replica of St. Andrew's in another scheme of Bell-Irving, Mr. Justice Gompertz and door of a house which was opened to him

Miss Duff colours. Here the black and white

by an old lady, who, after hearing what he had to say, turned him away, as so From Manila.-- Chief, Mitchell and vertical bands of draperies were_THE_BUPPER.

The Dancing was indulged in with the zest many others had aiready done. In despe Brither Scots send heartiest greetings from surmounted by orange friezes. suspension lamps were of orange and usual on such occasions. After the eight ration he exclaimed Are there no Manila-GORDON, Secretary

dance an adjournment was made to the Christians in this place?" to which she From Singapore Singapore Brither white. At the far end of the hall a settee upper room in the theatre, the pipers replied: No, no, we're a Johnstones Boots send heartiest greetings-Biz, was arranged for the Government House heading the prooemion with

lively march. party. Above a canopy in orange and The Hon. Mr. John Johnstone escorted and Jardines hereaboots and, slammed Chieftain

From Penang-Heartiest greetings black mounted with a Crown gave the Lady Stubbs to the supper-room. The the door in his lacet As I have already

said that opportunity enables me to re- trao Chist Murray and Brither Boots 2 ..... necessary vice-regal dignity, to the scene: othors insted at over non and Mrs, John-deem my family's reputation to a certain From Osaka Chief Strathers and Through the arched gaps in the outer were:E: the Governor walls the alm-lined promenades were stone Adr

tone; Admiral Sir Alexander Duff and extent and 1 gladly avail myself of it. Briber Scots send heartiest greetings visible with their scores of flags and Mr. Lang Mr. A. O Lang and Mrs. This is the night of nights to Scotsmen ID, Secretary bowers reflecting the soft glow of shaded Bowden-Smith; General Ventris and Mrs. oversens, when we endeavour by the dis-

From Tsingtan.-"Chief Comumer Eek. lights with all the reality and charm of a Gempertz Commodore Bowden-Smith and tribution of much whiskey and good cheer ford reciprocates greetings Buchanan Venetian terrace. The whole day-out Mra Stabb: His Honour Mr. Justice so to endear ourselves to English and Jobpais Walker Haig, and Haig only

Critic Ir the test Bollying, Mr. T Father nationals that they overlook the saccheg

Hough and Mi Duff; Mr. N. J. Stabb fact that we occupy at the No.1 and degree.

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