West Vancouver Scottish Society

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West Vancouver Scottish Society

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        Dates of existence

        1924-1934

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        The West Vancouver Scottish Society was established at a meeting held on October 28, 1924. According to its constitution, the purpose of the Society was, among other things, to "perpetuate the traditions and the national life of Scotland and to carry on its Poetry, Melodies and Music...To welcome new arrivals from the old home and to assist where necessary... To hold evenings of social intercourse, where lectures, cards, dancing and other recreations may be interspersed."

        The Society was disbanded on a General Meeting held on December 21, 1934. A Trust Committee was appointed to dispose of the assets of the society.

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        The mandate of the society was: "To perpetuate the traditions of the national life of Scotland and to carry on its poetry, melodies and music; to be active in the general welfare of the community; to encourage the young in the healthy outdoor sports and games of Scotland; to welcome new arrivals from the old homeland, and to assist where necessary; to hold regular meetings for social intercourse, where lectures, cards, dancing and other recreations may be interspersed."

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