1937-11-27 — Page 5

SCOTTISH RESIDENTS ARE HOSTS

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Chieftain's Speech After the "Barley Bree" had been taken, the Chieftain proposed the toast to the Patron Saint.

THE

HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY,

NOVEMBER

27, 1937.

go on and see something of our dear D'Almada e Castro, Jar., Major H. R. Sweeney, Mr. G. G. Stopani Thom- homeland.

Forsyth and Miss Mary MacGregor son and Mr. A. D. Wyllie, Ross, Dr. J. W. Anderson and Mrs, Decorations Committee.Mr. A. Li Shu-fon, Mr. D. J. Gilmore and Duncan (Convener), Mr. J. Adams Mrs. M. K. Lo, Mr. D. Drummond and Mr. 3. Kempton.

Honorary Pipers--Pipe Major W. and Mrs. P. D. Wilson, Hon. Mr. T.

Helpers Thanked Turning to matters of local Scottish Пll import I have to report, with diffidence, that the chosen of St. de- Andrew's Inst Saturday soundly

and feated our traditional enemies very good friends of St. Georga at

and next bowls,

day In truly Caledonian weather indicted on them Mr. R. M. McLoy had the pleasant an overwhelming defeat at golf. I of welcoming the Seaforth only hope our friends of St. George's duty Highlanders to Hongkong. It is now enjoyed these encounters as much as my privilege to express our pleasure we did.

On behalf of you all I want to at seeing so many of them with us thank all those responsible for to-night. We have got to know

To our them, to admire them and to Hikel arrangements, for this Ball.

Major them personally. our pleasant cuslom

The swing of the honorary pipers under Pipe

Mackie our thanks te abundantly at this time of the year to honour our kilts and the skiel nf the pipes are an patron Saint, St. Andrew, and to offer unfailing sovereign toule to un exilese, as also to Mr. K. S. Morrison and

from Scotland, true Scottish hospitality

and I doubt if, at his stewards for their choice of dances friends. It in my proud privilege as least for many years past, there has and music, and to Mr. Parkinson and Chieftain to extend a very cordial been u more popular regiment in his stewards for the arrangement of To their regimentale commissariat. The decorations welcome to nil our guests, to expresa Hongkong.

whose shoulders Duncan, ON a confident hops that they are enjoy-pipers under Pipe Major Muclennan have again been in the bands of Andy Ing our Scottish revela, and to say to

mantle of his father to filingly rests. each of them "let good digestien walt on appetite," and may to-morrow's brightness not bo marred by any clouds of regrol-

He sald: Your Excellencies, Ladies und Gentlemen-All over the world, wherever a few Scots are gathered together, it

to our

We are particularly glad to wel come as our principal guests to-night His Excellency the Governor and Lady Northcole, and to express the hope that they will be very happy throughout their stay In Hongkonź. This is their first St. Andrew's Bali in Hongkong, but we sincerely trust that they will honour us by attending many more. I would like to nature His Excellency of every support not only from the members of St. An- drew's Society but from everyone

of here, Irrespective nationality. (Applause).

we are truly grateful for their gran music for the Highland and other Scottish donces to-night. (Applause).

Lieutenant Colonel Mulrhend, whal

Patron Saint Toasted

the

the

Many of you no doubt remember hns commanded the Seaforth High-, Polmont Junction where, at least in andern during their stay in Ilong my day, there was no stentorian kong is leaving for home very short shouting of "change here for Grange ly. When Colonel and Mrs. Muir-mouth and Bo'ness, but instead the head all they will take with them porter put his hend into each currloge our

very warmest wishes for their and inquired anybody here for

Grangemouth or Bo'ness?" future happiness.

extend a hearty

I would like to welcome to Major Wolfe Murray, no stranger to Hongkong, who takes over command from Colonel Muir- head, and to Mrs. Wolfe Murray,

I would like also to welcome the Shanghal Scols and all the Shanghal- Innders who are here with us to night.

Scottish Modesty

15

N. Chou and Mrs. H. R. Forsyth, Hon. C. K. Mackle, Mr. M. S. Cumming, Mr. M. K. Lo and Mrs. D. S. Robb. Mr. K. S. Morrison, Mr. G. Nisbet, Hon. Mr. Leo D'Almada Castro, Mr. H. C. Watson and Mr. P. D. WIL Jar. and Mra. E. M. Bryden, Hon son.

For the convenience of members Dr. Li Shu-fan and Mrs. Dalzell, Rev. K. MacKenzie Dow and Mrs. D. and guests attending the Ball, an Drummand, Mr. J. Forbes and Miss special five-minute service of Star Elizabeth Kontchbull-Hugessen, Mr. ferries was run between 9 p.m. and Knatchbull-Hugessen, Mr. E. M. Kowloon to Hongkong every J. A. D. Morrison and Miss Alethea 9.30 p.m. and a special service from Bryden and Mrs. D. J. Gilmore, and minutes between midnight and I a.m. Mr. D. S. Robb and Mrs. K. Mac and every half hour thereafter until Kenzie Dow.

13 a.m. The Vehicular ferry service Aller supper the party, preceded by was extended until 2 a.m. the Chieftain, was piped out by the

Dance Programme Honorary Pipers of the Society who announced their re-entry into thei

The dance programme was: Ballroom with great eclat. Dancing Extra-Waltz Would. You". was resumed to the pipers and band

1. Lancers: "Amelia". of the 1st. Battalion, Seaforth High 2. Fox Trot: "Moonlight and Sha-

dows". Janders, the former under Pipe-Major D. P. McLennan

Greetings Broadcast

М message reading "Greetings from Hongkong, MacGregor, Chief- talh," худа sent to St. Andrew't; Spelettes at the following places: Negel Sembilan, Zamboanga, Salgon, I Tsingtao, Calcutta, Bombay, Madras, flaila, Aden, Mambua (Seremban), fangoon, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Singapore, Bangkok, Maalla, Cebu, Sandakan, Canton, Swatow, Amoy, Foochow, Batavin. Shanghai, Tien- isin, Taipch, Peking, Ipoh Perak and Malacca.

Replies were received later in the the day and were announced by Chieftain during the evening.

The Commitees

4.

3. Eightsome Heel: "De'll Among the Tallora": "Mrs. MacLeod of Rasssy"; "Highway to Linton". Waltz: "Will You Remember". 5. Caledonians: "Pibroch o' Donuld Dhu"; "There Come a Young Man to My Daddie's Door"; "Atholl Highlanders"; "My Love She's But a Lassie Yet" "The Muckin o' Geordie's Byro".

7.

6.

Fox Trol: "Let's Call the Whole Thing On".

Strathspey & Reel: "Devil in the

Kitchen" "Reel of Tulloch".

8.

Slow Fox Trot: "Where the

Lazy River Goes By".

9. Fox Trot:

"Organ Grinders

Swing".

10. Stow Fox Trot: "Blue Howall".

One day the last carriage-full had been interrogated, the last door stummed and the train had started on as con-stop journey to Glasgow when in old lady in the corner turned to for and sold I'm her neighbour Bo'nes, but I wasno going to tell hat speerin' man." (Laughter),

Like the old lady I fear I have been Old Frienda

arried beyond my proper destination.

The arrangements of the Ball were Your Excellencies, ladies and gentle- While we extend a very warm

in the hands of the General Commit- welcome to our new friends we must

So great is our Scotllih racial men, I give you the toast of the Pious

Saint lee of the Socitly with various sub-14. Immortal Memory of Among the modesty that it is only under extremend

committers to take charge of the de- not forget our old ones.

These guests to-night is Mr. N. L. Smith provocation that we can be induced Andrew, who had the responsible task of to speak, except disparagingly, of

The loast was given with neelama-tailed organisation involved. lion.

Atholl administering

Government ourselves or our beautiful country. the through

The crests of the Chieftain and the Kame 就 very difficult This year however I cannot resist the months. His conduct of affairs and temptallon, for since we lari me his Vice-President in miniature occupied

a year ago we have seen the Corona-laces of nonour at the supper room, Kay (Vice-President), Dr. G. D. 17. Fox Trot: "September in the his Invariable modesty of demeanour have, if indeed such a thing is pos- tion of a King who took to himself which was tastefully decorated. sible, still further enhanced the a Queen from Bonny Scotland. To respect and affection which everyone Their Majestien, and here te-night

Omelal Supper Table

Werk

11. Fox Trot; "Serenade in the

Nicht".

12.

Wallz: "Blue Danube".

13.

15.

16.

Fox Trot: "This Year's Kisses". Dashing While Sergeant: "Tali Toddle": "My Love She's But a Lassie Yet": "Kate Dalrymple". Wallz: "Song of the Islands". Highland Scottische: "The Rose Among the Heather"; "Braes of Tullymet".

Rain".

10.

Eightsome Reel: "De'll Among the Tallors"; "Mro. MacLeod of Rassay"; "Highway to Linton”, Fox Trot: "The Love Bug With

Bite You"

20.

21.

Strip the Willow: "Drops of Brandy" Waltz: "Strauss Wallzes". Extra-Fox Trot: "Goodnight, My

Committee,--Slr General MacGregor (President), Mr. William Black (Past President), Mr. A. Ste- venson (Past President), Mr. A. L.

18. Shields Past President), Mr. A. S. in Hongkong has always felt for him.especially to our Scoltirli Queen

1. MeLay (Past President). Dr. Those at the official supper table Mackichan (Past President), Mr. R. May I also on behalf of all the Elizabeth we would offer our humble wire: Sir Atholl MacGregor and

W. Anderson, Mr. D. Drummond, Mr. members of St. Andrew's Society duty and our unbounded loyalty and Lady Northcote, H. E. Sir Geoffry 3. Forbes, Mr. l. R. Forsyth. Mr. D. congratulate him heartily on the affection.

Northcate and Lady MacGregor, Mr. very well deserved honour recently

Mr. K. S. Morrison, Mr. Wylie conferred on him. (Applause).

I have been asked by Lord Elgin, W. Kay and Lady Katchbull-Huges J. Gilmore, Mr. J. A. D. Morrison, its President. to say a few words cen. II. E. Major-General

and Mr. E. M. Bryden, and Mr. D. S (Joint Hon. Secretaries and Sir Hughe Knatchbull-Hugessen is about the Empire Exhibition with Bartholomew and Mrs. Kay, Com-Robb

Treasurers). unfortunately not yet strong enough is to be held in Bellahouston Park, modure E. B. C. Dicken and Mrs. A. to be with us to-night, but our ball Glasgow from May to October next W. Bartholomew, Mr. A. Stevenson

Invitation Commitice. General is graced by Lady Knatchbull-Hugca- | year. Then. for the Drat Umend Mrs. E. 11. C. Dicken, Wing

Committee along with Mr. II. R. W. A. K. Dalzell and sen and her two daughters, I know in- the history of our country Coinmander you would all with me to any how shall be the rponsors of an Ex-Mrs. A. Stevenson, Mr. A. L. Shields Forsyth (Convener), Lt. Col. R. C. B. Anderson, Surgeon Capt. G. D. G. much we admired Sir Hughe's ferii-hibition Empire-wide in the rapes. and Mrs. J. C. Muirhend, Mr. G. S.

Fergusson, B.N., Mr. E. L. Hosle, Mr. tude in suffering, how thanked and I with to extend a popote Archbutt and Mrs, A. L. Shields, Mr.

A. S. Mackichan and Mrs. G. S.J. R. Musson, Mr. J. H. Taggart, are that he is now on the rond to

to everyone here to visit it.

1. Watson, Mr. S. recovery, and how fervently we hope will be a wonderful exhibition in a Archbutt, Mr. R. M. Melay and Mrs. Mr. M.

Williamson and Mr. R. Young. that he will shortly be completely great city which songs on the bark A. S. Mackichan, Dr. G. W. Pope and

Dance and Music Committee. Mr. restored to health. (Appinu). of the siper which le the antway in Mrs. R. M. McLay, Lt. Col. J. C.

K. S. Morrison (Convener), Mr. W. some of the most magnificent scenery Muirhead and Mrs. B. Wylle. Hon.

L. Alexander, Mr. R. B. Bell, Mr. D. the most beautiful country on worth, Dr. R. Kotewalt and Mrs. G. w.

Mrs. Black, Mr. A. N. Braude, Mr. AA B. Wylle and Go and see the E~hion and then Pope, Mr.

Bremner, Mr. 0. Lelper. Mr. 3. C. Miller, Mr. P. Morrison, Mr. D. Prophet, Mr. W. Robertson, M, P. Saunderson, Mr. J. Shrigley and Mr. G. A, Stewart.

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