The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-26
BUR MS FEST TIN Al.
Anniversary Dinner OF tho Barns Club o1
New York

Anniversary Dinner OF the Barns Club Of
New York.
The anniversary of the birthday of Scotands greatest
poet was celebrated last evening at the Metropolitan
Hotel As usual on this occasion, large number OF the
counrymen of he bard" assembled to do honor to his
memory. over hundred persons present, in
cudng the invited guests, Of whom there was pretty
fair attendance, though considerable number who
invited were unable 10 be present The anniversary
Of the the Burns Club have celebrated
in this city, and although there very few speeches.
the deficiency was than made up by the singing,
which better than usual And in this the manager
showed their good sense, for, after all, we doubt
after dinner speeches and oratorca displays tend to
the enlivenment or social enjoyment Of company No
speech would have had half the effect that the singing
OF the great popular songs Of the poet calculated To
produce. In leu Of long array of speeches, the
The company entered the dining hall preceded by the
Highland piper Mr. VIM. Celland who, in the gnr5 Of the
Gael, played some spirit stirring national marches:
The room was tastefuly decorated with flags f all ma
tons Among the most conspicuous the flags OF st.
Andrew and s. George, and tho American flag surround
ing handsome oil painting Robert It was also
decorated with tartan of the different clans.
Before the company commenced the discussion Of the
good things, Burns address to the Haggs read by
Mr.. Robert Burnett Mr. Joseph Cunningham ofciated
President
Previous announcing the regular toasts the President
II. W,
pier and number Of other gentlemen, reply invita-
TONS and expressing their regret at their inability TO be
present.
The following is the letter of Lord Napier
HER BRITISH MAyRsTy's LEGATION, I
WARRINGTON Jan. IA, 1858.
SrR-I have the honor acknowledge the receipt of
your letter Of the 5th inst conveying invitation to
attend the anniversary dinner Of the BURNS Club of New
York, on Monday January 20, regret that cannot
avail self Of this occasion TO meet my countrymen
sempled to commem orae poet in consequence of
eaeements at home on the day indicated. | have the
honor to be, sii your obedent faithful servant, ,
The PsrrnxSr 81 that il was probable Lord Napier
engaged ytes in honor OF the marriage Of the
Princess Royal ~ Prince Frederick William of Prussia,
which was ID have taken place yesterday.
The toasts were next announced in the following order
and were preaced with appropriate remarks from the
President
BY the CHARMAS--Tbe Day Celebrate. The birth
day Natures own poet whose genius and nobility
Of soul have won for his memory perpetual abiding
place in the hearts Of his fellow men, Music Aud Lang
| syne."
song-"There was a Lad was born in Kyle" Mr.. Vim.
Park.
By the CuAIRxAs--rhe Genius OF Burns Its Influence
Is felt in every land and by every people
cheers the desoate raises the iowiy curbs the power
OF kings parayses the hand of oppression, inspires the
soul with espoolng emotions and Ills the heart with ten
sopg-"Ye banks and braes o. Bonnie Doom" by Mr..
Maclean.
BY Mr. Robert Burnett first Vice President
the land of fathers BY the thrifty industry of her
she has contributed to the wealth Of every nation
literature OF the world. Music"Heres health bonnie
scotland TO thee
speech by Ist Vice President Mr. Robert Burnett.
Song-"scolsnd yet, }" by Mr.. Gourlay.
By the eCHAIRSAS-America the land live in. Fore
among the nations for the grandeur and magucenco
euisbed for the virtue and Intelligence OF It's people Mu
sic-'Hail Columbia"
Mr. T. j. Sullivan responded after which the 'star
| Spapeled Banner" was sung by Mr. VIM De Lacy.
By Mr.. JSscph lang, ID Vice Prosdcnt-Tne Heroes
Of Scotland Like the motto Of the thistle, Memo i'm
pune rocesset, {None shall touch mewh mpupity their
noble deeds have the bulwarks of Independence and
liberty their patriotism and love for their native land
have been bright example TO the heroes Of the present
day. and their memories are ever dear in the hearts o
| the sons CT "aud Scotia"
| Speecb-second Vice President, Mr.. Joseph lang
| Music" Scots wha hae wi Wallace bed" VIM Clel
| sorg-'. field of EaDnockburn " Nr Als, Fraser.
| by che GsARnAx--1he Memory of Washington Island
ing In silence.J Music-Dirge by Robertson band
by the CHAIRsAs-Tbs Poets and Poetry OF Gres, Br
ianFo ever honored by the names OF those whose pure
and noble thoughts have spresd over all the earth and
constantly contribute the refinement
their race. Music" Cheer, boys, cheer"
Mr. T. c. LarTo responded 10 a speech, after which
| sally in our Alley" was sung by Mr. Nelson.
BY the CuARsAN-The Poets and Poetry Of America
The ln.elle:ia.i ainired Of Burns, may their noble
| deeds. Music" Tbe American Boys"
song-"woodman spare tnat Tree by Mr.. Geo. Mar
shall
BY tho CnlRMAS-The Iasses Heavens last best gift
to man; better qualified 10 appreciate ther
Burns, and no other poet than he has ever brcahed a
purer admiration OF woman in the manly tenderness Of
| his songs. Music-"Comn n thro t1e rye.n
song-"Green grow the Rishes, o." by Mr.. VIM Clhs-
hugh
song-"rhe Name Of Burns"
Ar--"Le Petit Tmbor.n
Tho following original sorg written for the occasion by
| T. Q. laito, Esq, was sung by Mr. Jos tang'-
THE NAME OF BURNS
Rob Roy \ name II n spell,
To coDiurc up the dell;
The Wallace slogan chilid the foe
And made the South .ons reel.
Our Robins, wi anither power,
Comes DER us like the dove,
To knit the hearts o. humankind
In brotherhood and lose.
Scot, rat, whittlestone,
lis said, can aye be found
wbere'er, beneah the sun OF heaven
Afreeman treads the ground.
The rat We shun the whttestone
let others bin WI glee;
But, sure enough, true Scots are here,
And blythe as blythe can be.
To honor Robins glorious name,
We meet, happy band;
To give the grip o. ancient faith
To clasp ik ithers hant;
To draw the bands o. friendship tight,
As hero offer mine;
To swear by the immortal soug-
The song OF Aud lang syne.
To wake again the dreams Of youth
The careless, boysh past;
The gowden hours on angel wing
Too full OF bliss 20 last.
To hii the cup o. Kindness up,
As Dka year returns;
And w ae right guide willy waught,
To shout the name Of Burns.
The festivities were kept up until late hour, when the
company retired well pleased with the way 10 which
they had celebrated the anniversary Of the birthday Of
Celebration OF the Burns Anniversary Asso-
citation.
This society celebrated tho osth anniversary Of the
birthday Of the immortal Scottish bard Robert Burns
Mozart Hall, Broadway, last night A goody and ovial
company of about 200 down half past
to elegant supper, comprising all the decaccs and
essential To a proper men of thai meal