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NOTICE.

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ST. ANDREW'S BALL.

LAST NIGHT'S' HAPPY'

GATHERING.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1928.

INDIAN DEFENCE.

AN INADEQUATE AIR FORCE,

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momory of our patron saint, St. Andrew. Much of St. Andrew's life is surrounded by legend but although legendary days are over, the memory of St. Andrew is” në fragrant to-night as it was 1,500 As expected, St. Andrew's Ball years ago when St. Rule brought

Sir Edwin Haward, reading a hold last night, proved in every

This relica to Kll-re-mónt (hear, way a happy and enjoyable func. hear). We know that ho was a paper on India's Defence as an Imperial Problem: before, the tion. The decorations, which we heroic man and We know that the Central Asian Society, in Lon- described in our issue of last suffered death rather than be don, emphasised that the ad- evening, were most effective in tray principles which appealed equacy of the Air Force in India their simplicity, and, with the to him as true. And the spirit nooded caroful examination. halls duly illuminated, there was which inspired him and sent him. It must not be overlooked that a sceno of animated brilliancy as cheerfully to his death is the the Russian air forcos in the dancing proceeded, the naval spirit which has inspired the lives Turkestan had vastly improvod and military uniforms and the of those whose names adorn the in quality and had increased in pretty dresses of the ladies com pages of Scottish history; Bruce, quantity during the past year. bining to create a striking colour Walince, Argyll; Knox who suffer- scheme. Both St. Andrew's anded for years as a galley slave in

The Afghan air force, which St. George's Halls ware naturally defence of his faith; Scott who did

WUX chiefly machined and crowded by the large assembly much to preserve and to hand tanned, by Russians, now had present, and although the can-down our wonderful traditions; it was proposed to increase the twelve serviceable machines and. gostion somewhat interfered with Burns who, if he had faulte, yet number of fighting machines to dancing, everyone WLS in a cheery mood and the spirit of the through all the latter years of

was humanity's poet and who thirty. India had no anti-air occasion was thoroughly entered his life, through poverty, 11-

craft guns and no anti-gas entered into by all

measures, while Russia was health and distress, still kept the specialising in gas, and India's His Excelloney the "Governor and Lady Clementi were received torch of his genius alight for our acroplanes were not so fast an to that great best Russian machines at Kabul. on arrival by the Chieftain and benefit; and so members of the Committee, being soldier of mordern times Halg.

Competont observers in India piped to St. Andrew's Hall, where

"Black Agnes."

considered there was an urgent the Ball was opened with the

need for an additional squadron' State Luncors. Music during the

Nor nood we direct ourselves to of modern fighting machines. He evening was supplied by the men. There is Catherine Barlass expressed the opinion that Pipe Band of the Volunteer De-and Black Agnes. We can see Indianisation could only be suo- fence Corps and the Hongkong the Countess of March with her cussfully applied to the defence Hotel orchestra, A special hand-maidens and ladies in wait-of India if the British clément, feature was an exhibition of tho|ing carefully brushing with their perhaps in diminished quantity Argyll Broadswords Dance by white kerchiefs the marks from but never in diminished quality, the following members of the the walls of Castle Dunbar, marks were retained.

Reel Club of the Scottish Com-made by stones hurled by the He suggested that both the pany of the Volunteers:-Mesars. enemy while. the Earl of March Indian politician and the British R. O. Sutherland, TP. Saunder-was away fighting the battles of taxpayer should examine coolly! son, W. Robertson, J. D. Douglas his King. We recall with pride the recent suggestion of Sir] und Piper G. S. Brown. This that the enomy, disheartened and Reginald Craddock that the Bri was very cloverly done

and discouraged with the courageous tish taxpayer should be respons- toudly applauded. The whole defence of the Countess and her able for the expenditure of the Bri- arrangements for the Ball were brave retainers, and by the "love tish garrison in India to the ex- admirably organised, thanks to the good work of the Hon. Sucre shafts of Black Agnes which went tent of £10,000,000 annually, and tary (Mr. A. K. Mackenzie) and straight to the heart" gave up the India in return should give a the members of the various Com- siege and retired from the castle, preference to British goods. He mittees.

"For came I early, came Lalate, I emphasised that unless India was At the conclusion of

found Black Agnes at the gate adequately defended, her aspira- the

There ís Flora Macdon- tions to Dominion status must eighth dance, the official supper

and HO on. One could remain an idle'dream, and India party assembled in St. Andrew's

was to be held within the Empire: Hall. whence they were piped to

On indefinitely mention- the Theatre Royal, where an ex- ing names which will live for as a vital strategic link in the

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cellent repast was served.

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CHIEFTAIN'S SPEECH. The loyal toast, having been duly honoured the Chieftain (Dr. G. D. R. Black) rose and said:

Your Excellencies, Ladies andi

to

the

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go

ever in the hearts and minds of Scottish men and women.

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Imperial defence against the dangers of the future.

The responsibility for her do- What is Sentiment. ·· fence must be mainly imperial and so would involve anticable We are said to be a sentimental adjustment between the Govern- nation and we are. A nation ments at Whitehall and Delhi.| without sentiment is one without India was not averse to a bargain, Gentlemen: It is first of all my imagination and without, imagina- provided she could be assured very pleasing privilege, Your Ex-

tion it is impossible for any that the benefits were not all on cellency to extend to you on be- half of the Members of St. An-nation to make a lasting Impres-one side. She could be convinced sion in history. And after all that the inviolablity of her drew's Society, a very cordial

what is sentiment? One of the frontiers was an asset for which greeting. Owing to our great

She OUT modern payment must be made. national bereavement this is the most charming of first opportunity we have had, as Scottish writers says, "Sentiment wanted also to be convinced that a Society, of greeting you since is only a word for all that is de-the price she paid did not also cent, kind and loving in these cover an asset beneficial to others your welcome return Colony, and we hope it will be warped little lives of ours, and so 8 well as te terself. There was I believe thoroughly in celebrat-much to be said on both sides. but the first of many similar and

Frank discussion of the problem kindred occasions. (Applause).

ing these nationa! festivals, or Ladies and Gentlemet, on be- national memorials if your wish, could do no harm. Indeed it half of the Members of St. An- to hand down to our children and might materially assist in the education of young India in the our children's children our glori-school of Imperialism. drew's Society, I extend you # Full particulars may be obtained on application to the RADIO hearty welcome. We are delight-ous traditions and to keep alive

SEA DEFENCE, COUNTER in the MAIN HALL of the G.P.O., and at the RADIO TELE-ed to see you, we hope you will the spirit which has made Scot- GRAPH OFFICE 3rd floor, GOVERNMENT BUILDING?

Admiral Richmond, initiating thoroughly enjoy yourselves, and and what she is, and has given when in the natural course of her leur place in the Empire and the discussion of Sir Edwin in the world And so long as that] Haward's paper emphasised the Das. events you find it necessary

spirit exists we can side by side importance of sea defence to

and pointed out February 27, return to your homes this

that February 27.ing, we hope you will leave this with our brethern from all parts India February 28. hall with genuine regret, and im- of the Empire, from the Home Britain, with a population of mediately commence to look for land, from the Colonies, from, the 40,000,000, had twelve major ports, March 1. ward to the next St. Andrew's great Dominions beyond the seas, while India, with 350,000,000, March 1. March 3 Ball. It is a great pleasure to Australia, New Zealand, Canada, had only four ports, which could March 3. us, to entertain our friends of that wonderful land which means be blocked up by a few ships,

Admiral Richmond dissented; March 4 other nationalities on festive oc- so much to me, that Nova Scotia

from Sir Edwin Haward's asser- March 4. cnsions of this sort, and I think for so many Tocal Scots today.tion, that the fact of a hostile]

South Africa and India. E say, it is a good thing for you to be

we can side by side with our India would cut off communica power. obtaining control over March 12 with us at these times. It gives bretheren from near and far tions between Britain. Australia

you an opportunity of seeing for yourselves how truly modest we places throughout our Empire face and Africa. It would be extraor undaunted whatever the future dinarily difficult to maintain a really are. We as Scots, fully

If at fleet of any size in India, owing realise that all men are equal and may have in store for us. if there are times when down in times we are inclined to bude to the insufficiency of food and the bottom of our hearts we are pressed or despondent let us cast fuel. Moreover, a hostile foot a little more than equal it is only our minds back through the cen- possessing the Indian harbours at n' time like this that you have turies to heroic. St. Andrew stand- would be very uncomfortable, 2.15 p.. the opportunity of seeing how ing staunchly amongst his enemies, being flanked by British forces 3.30 pm strenuously we strive to disguise or follow him as he goes to his at Aden, Colombo and Singapore. He expressed the opinion that, (Due San Francisco, March 24), this fact from the world.. (Ap-death If cricket had been played

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PROHIBITION SCANDALS

hibition in the United States. The purpose of the investigation: is to decide whether the situation would be improved by modifica.. tion of the Volstead law or by more drastic enforcement.

The Cellar bill provides for the creation of a prosidential commis Washington, Feb. 17.-Undersion whose, personnel would be

BILL FOR IMPARTIAL INVESTIGATION.

It is said that every boy born Scotland is now and has been for expenditure on her part. On the pressure of rising public indigna-selected equally from the ranks loaders of the wet and dry factions hibitionists. This would insure of Scottish parents is born with many years and will be for all contrary, she invariably pleaded tion against dry law scandals, of prohibitionists and anti-pro- two ambitions, one, to be Lard time one with the history of the poverty, and the story goes that in the house formed an alliance fairness and enable congress, to she and her daughter (who Provost of Edinburgh and the British Empire.

the consumption of forbidden predeceased her) were the only today for the purpose of promot obtain true facts with reference persons who knew where her ing a calm, unbiased analysis of to the extent of law violations wealth was hidden. Whether it the prohibition era.

They agreed to support a bill beverages and the prevaleno really exists or whether the secret introduced by Representative graft among publio official of its hiding place can bo

It is stated by persons: St. Andrew's Life.

(Applause). discovered, is an interesting Cellor, Democrat of New York, We have met this evening as The haggis was played Into the problem for the treasure-hunters providing for an impartial inves touch with President C

tigation of the six years of pro-that he is in favour of the project you know to do honour to the dining hall with all the honours, of a future generation..

other to be Chieftain of St. An-Hark the pibroch's martial strain, drew's Society. It is also said Ca's the Clan to Lothian: Plain, that it is given to some to achieve Scotland has her King again, both ambitions.

Welcome Royal Geordio."