The Helena independent., 1889-01-26

| was an awkward condition OF Gnalrs, hs
every one almost was scattered around the
room the time for the tOasts to begin. Col.
A. q, Botkin Oiiclatcd AS toastmaster, and
Rev T. V. Moore returned thanks for the
bountiful repas,, after which the members
and guests did justice TO the good things
prepared BY caterer James H. Morton,
Ngsu
Smoked Buffalo Tongue Koast Chicken
| CAnyAe Bank Duck, turfAnt Jelly.
Boiled HAm.
Chicken salad, MAyonnaise Dressing
s ryrssnids nIsI o. MsoAroou. PYRAMIDS ii Glsses.
Pound CaAe. LADY Fingers AZ gel Cake
Lady cake. Duchess Cake
Wine Cake Silver Cake. kissss
Coffee Tea. Chocolate.
Col. Sanders, who was to have been the
orator OF the occasion, was unayOldably
| absent, as was Chief CIansman McCutch-
con, who was down on the programme for
an address.
II was late hour when Clausman II. NJ.
MclntiTe introduced A. Campbell BOtkin.
Col. Botkin spoke of The progress the Gale
donian club had made since lis foundation
over one year ago. lie was gratitied 10
| learn that II had excited some interest
among the people who came ~ pay tribute
10 the genius Of the one whose birth was
celebrated. The celebration a year ago
was an enjoyable occasion as was also the
| banquet given on 81. Andrews night. The
latter. however, was solemn and editying
occasion. The teachings of John Knox
were exp0unded by such eminent theolO-
gians as Col. Sanders and myself To show
that the occasion was very
solemn one, he would assert that
very mild fluid bTewed by Clanslnan Me-
lntosh was not touched by any one there.
| No ladies were present on that solemn and
eventful occasion, but as their presence
graced the hall tonight there may be
| greater friyOlty. II Is true that ST An
| drew might be depOsed and ~. Robert put
| In his place, but people would admit that
Burns as a saint was not success. Col.
BOtkln related AN anecdote Of the pilgrim
age Of the great preacher, Rev, MyrOn w.
| Reed 10 the old country. Alter having
paid compliment O that gentleman's
ability and genius, the speaker said when
| Mr. Reed returned he told him that the
principal revenue of the people 0f Dunn
iIieshire at the present day was the sale OF
relics Of the immortal poet, the harsh the
| ology of whose grandfathers almost prrse-
cuted him. Col Botkin said he did not wish
to condone the oiienses of Burns against
the prOprietles of life, out there was more
christianity In Burns poems than there
was In the ethics Of John Knox. lie paid
n high tribute to the genius OF Burns and
quoted several beautiful passages from his
poems.
When the toast master had finished his
remarks Clansman Crayon sang song.
The following letter was read, which eX-
plains itself:
"IrLEYA, Jan. rs, Issg.-Isaac ID. Nc.
Cutche0n, Chief oi the Caledonian Club
Dear Sir:-The 25th Of January, n day so
heartily cherished by every Scotchman In
| Ind
me OF many obligations for social faVOrs
cordially shown me during long term of
isolation from home. In view of this and
| the desire 10 do my share In assisting the
CaledOnlan club Of Helena In It's highest
aim and plan Of celebrating this anniyer-
sary, feel as one Of them, and take pleas
ure in having through the medium OF my
profession, the means Of presenting 10 the
Caledonian club, through your h0nored
cheltainship, one of my best productions,
the portrait Of Scotias greatest and most
wOrthily favored son, Robert Burns.
ii remain yours truly.
"JoHN PHILLIPS"
The picture which hung on the north
side OF the hall was unveiled by Finley
McRae and elected warmest admiration
from those present, who crowded around
Ia see IL. Its indeed noble work OF art
and the club have reason 10 feel proud OF
the gift.
Walter Matheson, In behalf OF the club,
extended thanks to Mr.. Phillips for the
gift. A vote OF thanks was also extended
Messrs. Calkins Il Featherly for the frame
surrounding the portrait.
Miss Ella Knowles was introduced hy
Col. Botkin and recited "ihe C0tter's
Saturday Night"
"The Land o. Cakes" was responded 10
by Judge William J. Galbraith. OF Deer
Lodge. The Judge made quite an extend
ed address adorned with gems Of poesy,
and closed by reciting Bayard TaylOr's
wellknown poem, "rhey All Sang Annie
Laurie"
"Our Adopted Country" was 10 have
been responded 10 by Walter MathesOn,
but instead he read poem which was
handed him by friend. IL was clever
production, full of patriotism for America
AS well as love for Scotland.
The following telegram, received from
Great Falls, was read by Col. Botkln:
"GREAr FALLS, Jan. 25-ChRirman
CaledOnian Club Banquet: The Caled0nian
club Of Great Falls, celebrating the birth
day Of the immortal Bard OF Ayr, sends
kindly greeting 10 all who are assembled
In his honor at Helena Scotland forever
'RoBERT L. X, GORDON, Chairman"
The following was sent in reply:
Caledonia Club, Great Falls, NJ. t.
Caledonian Club 0t Helena send frRternal
greeting, rs br0therly warning during
your feast remember the good ad-
vice Of Burns;
Wiener 10 drink you are Inclined,
or Guilty sSrks run In your mind.
| Think You may buy Iheee JOY too dear,
Remember Tam O'shsntef'e mare.
WALTER MArHEsoN,
for Caledonian Club of Helena"
The "City of Helena" was responded 10
by Alderman William Harrison, whose
speech abounded In loeal hits and was well
received.
Judge N. W. Mcconnell was called upon
to respond 10 "Our Guests" lie said, the
chairman had done well 10 put him at the
foot OF the class. The Judge said he had
gone To some trouble ~ prepare speech
In which he had Incorporated number OF
passages from "lhe COtters Satur
day Night" but as he had been pleasantly
f0restalled by Miss Knowles, who had
rendered In an admirable manner the
beautiful poem, he would not undertake 10
saw what he had Intended "a do. Judge
Mcconnell paid high tribute 20 Scottish
race and character, but thought the com
pOsite race of America was the race OF the
world. lie extolled the poetry of Burns,
the poet uf the heart, but could not agree
with the chairman In his reference To John
Knox. lie closed by thanking Col. BOtkin
Tor placing him at the foot Of the class
where he had 50 nobly maintained his po-
sitiOn.
The chair communicated that he had a
letter of regret from Hon, {. X. Cole, but
did not read II. The lirst part OF the ex-
ercises closed with speech and song by
Clansman CrAyon, after which dancing
was lndulged In by all so Inclined, Ross
net's orchestra furnishing the music.
Among those present were noticed: Gen.
and Mrs. Green, Mr.. and Mrs Child, Mr..
and Mrs. William Harrison, Mr.. and Mrs.
hoay, Mr. and Mrs. Walter MAtheson, Mr..
and Mrs J. 5. featherly, Mr.. and Mrs.
Sturrock, Judge Mcdonnell and wife, Mr.
and Mrs. John Bean, Rev. #. V. Moore and
wife. Mrs. |. ID. McCutcheon, Miss Coch-
ran, Miss Winnie Mathes0n. Miss Minnie
Israel, H. G. Wallace, Mr.. Randall, OF
Great Falls, Judge Galbrpith, Y. NJ. Mcln-
tire, Ben. Folk, q. Martin, George Irwin H..
Hon. Lee Mantle. Hugh McQuaid, Mr.. Nc
Pbee, Of Boulder, Gen. Turner and Finley
McRae.
A War Song Concert.
A very pleasing concert, consisting OF
war songs, national airs, etc, will be giver