The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-02
ROBERT BURNS.
His Natal Anniversary Celebrated
at Alliance.
Rev. ID. Waugh's Address-A Grand Din
ner-Prof. MoPhail and Others Sing
Scotch Songs -Recitations--
An Enjoyable Time.

A goodly assemblage of Scotch peo-
pie by birth and other good friends met
in the Peoples Theater at Alliance on
Wednesday and honored in hearty
manner the natal day of Robert Burns,
Scotland's great national poet.
In order to accommodate the friends
from distance and enable them to
return home in good time the proceed
ings were had in the afternoon, after a
sumptuous dinner in which All old
fashioned haggis was in the course.
The good ladies had numerous
baskets we'll filled and with hot coffee
and the smoking haggis the dinner was
all that could be desired. Near two
hundred guests must have partaken
and many came in after. The friends
came on the cars and some in their
own conVeyances.
Atler Cu, blessing by Rev y. Waugh,
the hapoiS WAS placed before Mr.
George Kean who recited Burns's ad-
muhue y, EN- to the hagQis in coed
style and with good effect After this,
all proceeded to do full duty to the
Ieast and seemed TO succeed admirably.
When the tables had been cleared
away, a. McCiregOr took the chair ahoUt
p, m, and called to order, announcing
song by Prof McPhMi, of Canton
Mr.. Jennings, of Canton, presiding IT
the piano The Scottish emigrants fare
we'll, was the song given, ana II was
well rendered
Mr., McGregor congratulated the
friends on the goodly attendance Oh the
occasion He spoke few minutes on
the work and fame of Scotland's great
poet and song writer; referred to his
name being a household word through
out the English speaking world that
his genius was recognized everywhere
and the most eminent authors since his
day had hOnored his memory. Mr.. Nc
Gregor spoke of his admirable poems,
but agreed with Carlyle that Burns
would go down to posterity with his
songs. He knew Of no song writer to
compare with him. Three songs were
recited to illustrate, namely: There
was a lad was born in Kyle" MARY
Morrison" and "Tam Glen"
After a song by Miss Lizzie Cuthbert
which was received with applause, the
chair announced the regular address by
Rev. d. Waugh.
The address of Mr.. Waugh was a
most eloquent and able effort, taking
about three quarters of an hour in de
livery. He referred to the lowly birth
of Robert Burns; to his coarse fare and
life of toll: of his acknowledged genius
and remarkable gifts; of what he had
done for his native land and especially
to that grand poem "The Cottars Sat
urday Night" The audience listened
with close attention and broke out in
loud applause when the reverend gen
tleman concluded.
The Misses Lamoth gave fine song
in good style, after which Mr.. Calvin
Hartzell was called out and gave in the
course of his remarks numerous
extracts from Burns. Mr.. HartZell is
very full of Burns and has visited
Burns's localities.
Mr.. Andrew Leeper gave humorous
recitation. Prof. McPhail sang the
McGregor's Gathering in grand style.
Mrs. King gave fine humorous recita-
ton. Miss Aud sang Annie Laurie.
Mrs. Calvin Hartzell sang Bonnie Jean.
And the shades of evening coming on
the meeting concluded with Aud Lang
Syne, Prof McPhail leading.
1t was announced that the usual
Scotch picnic would be held next sum
mer, probably in August.
In the evening the young people had
dance.
All felt it was good to have been
there.