Downie were re-elected hon. secretary and hon. treasurer respectively, The Chairman, in introducing the subject of St. Andrew's Day: celebration, said they were met in very extraordinary circumstances. Tt seemed that the unanimous opin-jon was that the day should not be! celebrated in the ordinary way. They had, of course, to consider the fact that many of their gallant' countrymen were fighting in Eurion had been made that a dance should be given for the benefit of the Scottish Red Cross Society. The idea, of course, would be to keep down all expenses, in order that the biggest amount possible may be given to the funds.
The Chairman then detailed the pros and cons of the proposal, and also mentioned the getting up of a patriotic concert.
Captain Res suggested a dance, remarking that the object was) to get as much money as possible for the starving people at home Mr. D. McNeill said he was against the idea of holding a dance. out flattery, all would agree Scotsmen had done their duty in contributing to all funds open, but society they might do o little more than they had done as individuals. The great thing was to get the money.
Mr. H. Strachan seconded the proposal of Captain Rea, that a dance be held.
Mr. Cruikshank said there ought! to be no ball and no dance. This! was not a time for rejoicing; there were many who had friends at the front, and he thought that funds! could be raised in another way.
A vote was taken, and the Chairman announced that there would be no ball this year.
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