Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-01-27
LOCAL NEWS.

TIE BURNS CLUB SUPPER-The 10th ami
yersary Of the birthday of Scotia's fayorlta not
V a. celebrated last night, at stanton AZ Dtt
n''n Saloon, No. l9J Seventh ST. The table
WIS arranged In most tasteful order, and the
room v as decorate with flags and eyprrreens
The en'iIe east end OF the dining room was COW
eItd with American, British and French flags
&c american ensign occupied, of course, the
n ost prominent place a fine picture of I" Pair
Robbie Bnrn~," surrounded byevergreeus and
hltr roses, was placed Immediately in the
center Of this array OF banners. The gra eeful
ivy was twined around the chandeliers and
also decorated the glass at the west end OF the
room
The table was most layishly suppIiad with
a the sUhstantials and deIicacies W hich the
most epicurean could possibly coyet-ro1st
turkey, boned turkey, stewed chicken. roast
quail; pheasanis, meats prepared in every i'm
aginahle style, oysters scolloped, fried and
Otherwise prepared, vegetables, potatoes, tur-
nlls, celery, d., and vegetables decidedly
scarce at this season of the wear such As gr,,an
peas, asparagus, &c.: jellies, fruits, &c were
net wanting. After full justice had been done
TO HE edIbles the table was cleared, and large
bowls of punch Were brought upon the tabI,
he first regular toast was, - The memory of
Burns, the fay orIte bard OF Scotland He was
IN" poet vi nature. His was the sweetest strains
Of the affections and Of love, and he sung the
warlike daring of his country and the deyo
uomal plcty OF ats p;asantry.''
This toast was osponded 10 by the president
Jas Clephane, Esq, III a most felicitoas styia
The second toast IN order was, sThe Presi-
dent OF the United Statesman the present
term Of his office witness the peaceful union Of
all the States in indissoluble bonds, never again
TO be disturbed
Responded TO in patriotic manner by PROF..
Mel, Oh.
-, Queen Nictorla-thc beloved OF her people,
the eXamplIng wife and mother-lonc niav she
live TO Seceiye the esteem of her country"
Responded 10 by Mr.. Rutherford by singing
the song ''Nhen Vulcan forged the bolts of
Joye."
The United States-where the stranger has
ever founo welcome, the emigrant q home
and the oppressed an sylum and protection"
Responded 10 by Prof NJ cLeod
'.kindred associations throughout the world
long may they flourish and scatter over this
and other climes the songs and sentiments Of
Burns"
Responded to by MI VIM Todd, VINO sang
:; llka blade OF grass keeps its ain drop OF
dew
"Our native and adopted coun,ries-may
they ever be united by mutual interest and
kindred fcilowships." Responded to by Mr.
Henry TODD In the song, "Scots wha haze vie
The poets of Great Britain and Ireland.
Enshrined in the past by Shakespeare, Burns,
ard moore-may their followers be ALWAYS
found in the vanguard of liberty, CHRISTIANITY.
Ltod. y io' me-
1.-The Army and Navy" Responded to by
Volunteers
The Press A mighty weapon, either for
veal or woe" Responded to by Mr.. o. X.
Harris of the Erenin9 Star.
AFTER the regular toasts had been given, the
following volunteer toasts were offered among
others, and appropriately responded to:
The health of MIR. Clephane, the President,
who has been the prop OF the Burns Club for
many years, and tor whom every member Of
the Burns Club entert,,ins the highest regard"
The immortal memory OF George Washing
ton"
1.-THE days OF auld lang syne: hallowed by a |
mothers love. and consecrSted in the memory
Of the dead. May they ever be enshrined in
our warmest affections, and serve as beacons
by which we may steer clear OF the shoals and
BY Mr. VIM. b. Todd" The Practical Prin-
ter, the flower OF the Press: without him the
"Poetry-Germs Of thought in the garden OF
fancy, beautiful blending OF the real and the
ideal, adjoining the broad Held OF literature
and influencing the social and moral world.
Responded to by Mr.. Ciampitt, who made a
speech replete with poetic sentiment
Letters were read from Mayor Wallach and
W. W. Sea'on, Esq., regretting their inability
TO attend
The entertainment was kept mp until the
''sna' wee hours, when all ad iourned, heartily
pleased with the entertainment, and the man
ner In which this anniversary Of the birthday
OF Burns had been celebrated.
Jas. Clephane, Esq, the venerable President
Of the Club, was in the chair; T. 5. Ramsay, the
Vice President was also in his accu stoned |
place Mr. Geo. Cowae acted as secretary. |
One OF the features OF the evening WAS the APP
pearance OF one OF the members arrayed in full |
Highland costume. II was evident from the |
accent that pervaded the speeches OF all, that |
the majority Of those in attendance Were truly
Scoua's sons. Altogether, II was an assembly |
and an entertainment which will long be favor |
ably remembered by each and every partici- |
pant
ALEXANDRIA AFPAIRs.-The fishermen have
commenced hauling small seines In Hunting
Creek, and are catching a few white perch, |
and some mullets, clubs, and yellow perch,
which are ordered at high prices.
Edward Collision, VIM. Baton, Jas. Owens
end Samuel Bernhardt, have been arrested by
the military authorities here for buy ing ICON.
traband" articles, such as railroad Iron. sol.
dier's clothing &c, and are confined In the
guard house.
The small pox continues TO prevail extern
sively in this place, and several deaths from 10
have recently occurred. II
gondola with quantity OF iron on board In
q car, struck against . vessel lying In the |