The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-27

mortal bard Of Scotland Robert Burns-whose name
and songs are % desthleS % the pages Of 6haks-
peare or H0mer-a name that belongs not only 10
Caledonia, but to all humanity. 4sst
The entertainment was one Of the most nagni6-
cent ever served up in the AstOr House, and that Is
saying much for is excellence. In addition TO all
the Injuries of New York banquet, such az IL
usually provided at the Astor House upon great oc-
sasions, there were the following Scotch dishes =
Scotch farrells, cows head cheese Lock fine her
Fing, fricasseed trpe, mince colops oatmeal cakes
Bcotch haggis
The wines flowed in profhsion, and were Of the
choicest vintage and Of every variety, followed up
BY the nectar Of q Scotchman- whiskey punch, hot
and strong from several huge bowls.
The ornamental confectionery illustrated the fol-
lowing The Genius Of Poetry Finding Burns at
the Piow; Willie Brewed Peck O. Maui; Man was
mace 70 Mourn; John Anderson my 10; Birthplace
q burns; Aud Lang syne; Tam O'shanter; High
Over the Chairman's head was hung :" the Union
zach" which was all right for the sons OF Scotia,
under which they were born, no matter where their
lot may be cast in the world but ut the same time,
the emblem Of q rule which Burns never liked, and
which called forth the most bitter invectves Of his
pen. Behind the chair, and under the British flag
was also fine likeness in transparency, Of the great
poet; and at the lower end Of the room were the
"Stripes and Stars, and another likeness of Burns in
transparency. The officers were as follows =
President-C Charles Gould.
First Hicc Preside,t-Joseph Cunningham.
Second Vice Pfssident--vair Circhugh.
Steretaries-George Farquhar, Christopher Heiser.
To Mr.. Farquhar the reporter is indebted for az
tentions and facilities also to Mr. James Someryie.
former secretary, to whom the Burns Club owes
much of its success.
piano forte was placed in the centre of the room
for the purpose Of accompaniment to glee club,
hpra Of fha pnv7, Cluh uuh,
adde greatly to the enjoyment of the evening by
their vocal powers. Dodworths Band was also in
reqaiston, and played several Of the sweetest airs
Of the glorious old bard. Immediately after the
cloth was removed, 1t struck up "LOudon's Bonnie
Woods and Braes."
The President, Charles Good, Esq, then gave the
the frst toast, as follows =
The Day celebrae-It is enough that know it
the birthday Of Burns band" kA brose Of aud Scot
land.n
The PRESIDENT, in rising to propose the second
toast said This evening shows that genius has its
hour and time, and that we are met to celebrate
Zone of the few the immortal names
That were not born to de-
In Great Britain and Ireland-in America,
North and SOuth--in almost every part Of the
world, the name Of Robert Burns is held in re-
membrance this evening. Applause) He was not
blessed with learning or much Of this worlds goods
but on him was thrown the mantle of genius, and in
him dwelt the fullness and inspiration Of poetic
power. They were called upon to comfort them
bIVcS, 50 udl ClIuer hearts tItiS nlSLC tlere may
not be in all Chrstendom' The President then gave
the toast as tOllOws:--
The Genius of Burps--Lke the laverock of his own
heather braes who singing still soars and soaring
ever sings through the wide empyrean it only at
the PORTALS of Heaven whence song bird and gift
alike claim birth Ar-"Ye Banks and Braes O Bonnie
poon.n
Mr. Clirehugh then sang, with much ability "Of
all tie Arts the Wind can Blaw."
The PRESIDENT then gave the third toast, az
fellows:--
Tho Land O Cskes--Dear to the philanthropst, the
patriot and the poet OF every andthe remembrance OF
what scotchmen have been will to the last syllable of
recorded time" make their children Scotchneu still
Song by Mr.. Eddie" Aud Scotland l Love
Thee"
The PRESIDENT then gave the fourth toast, re-
they loved BEST
The Land we Live In-Beneath the bread folds Of it's
starry banner the citizens Of all chimes may build their
arb Of safety Airs Hail Columbia" and Yankee
Mr.. GRAY sung "The Union for Ever"
The PRESIDENT in giving the last Of the regular
soasts said that in preparing it they had been sorey
puzzled-human language seemed to have been ex-
difacuity according to the maxim Of Hoyle-" When
you are in doubt play trumps" They had recourse,
therefore, to Burns himself
The LAsses-
"FDl high your glass with generous juice
As generous ss your mind,
And pledge me In the generous toast
Inc whole Of woman kind
Band" Green Grow the Rashes o. Glee--" Here's
health to oil Good Lasses."
The PRESIDENT then called for song that was me-
yer sung BEFORE when the following, by Mr.. James
Linen, was sung with much spirit =
Take back the ring, dear Jamie,
The ring you Gu ed to me,
Beneath the birken tree
But gle me back my heart again
rs all hae to gle;
Gin YEN no wait fitting time
Eye Gamma marry me.
promised to my daddie
Afore he slipped ava,
neer wad Leave my mammie
What e'er sud her befa
Pn faithfulkeep my promise,
For that you can gle;
g. Jamie, if you Wilma visit,
rye Gamma marry mo-"
Gamma leave my mammie
she's been see kind to me,
SIN e'er was a bairnee-
wee thing on her knee
Nae MAR she II cain my gowden hair
Nor busk snood and Draw,
She's suh and fral, her e'eD lin,
And sumo will close on a..
A munna leave my mammie,
Her journey Ia nae lang,
Her held il bending TO the mocls
Where it mum shortly gang;
We're 7 an heiress o. a crown
I'D a. its honors tine,
To watch her steps in helpless age
As she in youth watched mine.
The CHAIRMAN then called on the first Vice Presi-
dent for a sentiment. when
Mr.. JOSEPH CuNNINGuAM rose and said Mr..
President and Gentlemen--Before proposing Toast,
will make brief remark or two with reference,
more especially, TO the character Of Burns man.
i believe there is scarcely another name in the
annals of literature which awakens such emotion in
she universal mind that OF Robert Burns. Min
gled with remembrance of the poet, there arise
many sweet and bitter fancies-memories Of his life
long struggle with poverty-hs highsouled manly
independence sincerity and truthfulness Of his
character-his great heart, 80 full of unutterabIe
tenderness, and his early grave; and the hearts Of
men seem to respond to his name with warmth
which seems to me to be the result of an instructive
recognition of the manliness Of his character.
(Applause.) II is true there have been, and pro-
baby still are those who are disposed to Judge him
severely there are those VINO ennmerate his faults
fections, win much selfcomplacent commiseration;
and there are those who seem to me TO belong to
class Of self-constitlted, moral and intellectual