The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-01-26
Burns ANNIVERSARY.
A Brilliant AssembIage and q Cor
seous Time.

The 122d anniversary Of the birth Of
that beloved poet, whose songs are sung
in every tongue, Robert Burns, oc-
CURED yesterday. and it was generally
celebrated wherever the English LAM
guage is spoken. or wherever q few adj
yenterous Seotehmen could be gather
ed together.
There is something marvellous in the
power of the name of Robert Burns.
Scotehmen feel a thrill of the soul at
the mention of that name; they adore
the undying songs left by the .'plough-
boy" and they assemble faithfully on
each recurring anniversary Of his birth,
to honor his memory. The example of
Scotchmen in this respect is almost
without parallel. No other people so
reverently esteem the memory of one of
their eountrymen. In literature Burns
alone is honored in memory by his fel-
low eountrymen, although there live
five generations after him.
For the first time in the history Of
Cheyenne the anniversary of Burns
birthday has been honored by our resi-
dent Scotchmen. The movement took
shape a short time since and the fol-
lowing committees were appointed: On
reception-R. b. Horrie, A. Gilchrist
and N. Robertson. On arrangements
Colin Hunter, ID. Miller, and T. N.
Shanks.
Dyer's hotel was engaged for the oc-
~casion, and on yesterday the decora-
tions were put in. The national bunt-
ing was profusely displayed along the
walls of the large dining room, while
evergreens bound into festoons and
wreaths gracefully intertwined one an
other. Over the arched entrance was
crossed the American and British flags,
and underneath was a large motto
"Welcome." On the wall back Of the
head of the table was a large picture of
Robert Burns, while at regular dis
tances about the walls were hung mot
toes as follows:
"There was a lad wal born In Kyle"
"Scots wha hae."
Liberty and independence"
"Auld lang syne.n
"A mans a man for n that"
Two large dining tables the entire
length of the room were used for the
banquet. These were splendidly set
and handsomely decorated. The very
appearance of the spread was appetite
ing.
At $40 the assembled guests were
invited to be seated at the tables
There were se~venty-six gentlemen
present.
The dinner was then elved, and it
proved to be ga feast fit for the GODS"
The menu was too long to be reprinted
here but it embraced everything in and
out Of season that could contributed the
success of the repast. Liquid refresh
ments we're of course literally inter-
spersed. Everything was served in the
finest style, and the management and
caterer alike are to be congratulated
upon the success of this important fea-
ture of tho evenings entertainment.
Several Scotch dishes, including haggiss
and kale soup were served, and were
highly enjoyed by most of the guests.
After the removal of the cloth letters
of regret from r. Law, esq.,, j. W.
Hoyt, Judge w. w. Peck, and Gen. A.
G. Bracket were read.
The toasts of the evening were then
declared in order. "The Queen' COM
ing first with the national anthem:
"God save the Queen" Capt. Sher-
burn, of the 9th Lancers, responded.
1.-THE PRESIDENT was the second
toast. The announcement wa followed
with the ''Star Spangled Banner"
J. b. Sener responded.
The rest of the programme was then
out as follows:
Song, There was a Lad was born in
Kyle".-D. Miller.
Toast, "The memory of Burns" by
Hon. w. w. Corlett, preceded with the
song ''Scots wha hae'' by D.. Miller.
Toast, 1.-The congress"-Hon. M. E.
Post.
Toast, 'sThe army and navyn-Drank
standing.
Song, "The Mariner"-W. H. Whit
Toast, "The Territory''-Dr. G. W.
Corey.
Toast. 1.-The stock interests Of Wyo-
ming".-Hon. Thos. Sturgis.
Recitation, parting of Marmion
and Donglass."-Will. L. Vischer.
Toast, Cheyenne, the Magic City"
Judge j. M. Carey.
Song, 1.-THE Scotch Mother.n-Mr
Stirling, of Laramie.
Songs. "Annie Laurieo and ''Simon,
the Cellerer. I'D. Miller.
Toast, Scotland, our aud respected
mither. "-R. M. Galbraith.
Recitation, "Tam O'Shanter. VI.
Toast, "The poets and poetry Of Scot
land. DIR II. ]. Maynard.
Songs, "a Warrior Bold'' and "Nan-
GYM. Whitcomb.
Toast, sour Sister Isles. "-Col. l..
Murrin.
Song, 1.-THE soldier. ID. Miller.
Toast, 1.-The medical profession. -
DR.. G. w. Corey.
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