Morning journal and courier., 1893-11-17
Benefit Concert.
SURPRISED BY THE LADIES.

Clan McLeod's Lady Friends Visit
 shem and Present the Clan With a
 Handsome Portra't of Burns.
 Clan Mcleod were very pleasantly sur prised about 9 o'clock last night when they were busy transacting the business of the lodge. The first whisper they heard of the ladies' well-contrived scheme was the cautious opening of the hall door, and without further noticethe ladies marched in and took possession of the hall. Congrat- ulations over, Secretary James Mustarde in few well-chosen remarks introduced Miss Lizzie Rowan to present the picture. Miss Rowan on making the presentation said:
 Clansmen-The good and progress of your order has something to do with our coming here to-nigh7. Such meetings and social gatherings as this club has held and we trust will continue to hold, bave been enjoyed not only by your families, but also by their numerous friends. We think such gatherings go long way toward the good and progress Of your order. It strengthens the bonds of friendship and makes us feel
 ''That man to man
 The world OCT
 Should brithers be
 And a that.''
 And now, dear frisnds, we have come tonight to sing songs and be merry, but we have come for something more than that-to leave you 8 lasting remembrance of our visit, and may you long be spared to enjoy it. -;
 Now, worthy chief and clansmen, in the name of your wives, families and friends, present you with this beautiful picture of Robert Burns. At this juncture three of the ladies of the committee, Misses A. An drews,C Gillespie, and Annie Bone unveil- cd the picture, showing likeness of thepoet which won for it the admiration of all present. A quartet of ladies then sang with fine effect Burns lovely pastoral song, "Ye Banks and Braes O Bonnie Doon." The picture, which is encssed in hand some oak frame, is e fiae steel engraving taken from the only painting taken of the poet during his life time. Chief Bone in accepting the picture on behalf of the clan assured the ladies that their present was highly appreciated by the clan and any words of his would but fee bly, express the pride with which the clansmen accepted such handsome portrait of "Burns" to adorn their lodge room. He hoped the ladies would meet
  occasions to come.
 A we'll arranged program of songs, read ings, etc., wss then entered in on and car ried through in a manner which reflected the greatest credit on those who to7k part in it. The following ladies and gentlemen took part in the program: Mrs. Mirkle, Miss McLauchlan, Miss A. Andrews, Miss L. Rowan and Messrs. w. l.. Andrews, 6. l D. Bone, John Rowan, Alexer Monteith, John Morton and James MustaTde. After the concert a beautiful supply of | was served, after which 8 l ball took place, tripping the light fantastic, being carried on with much vigor until the l hands of the clock indicated the "wee short l hour syont the twal," at which time the | company joined in singing "Auld Lang | Syne," song in itself which has not only | Burns the world over, but has surely classed him ss poet not only of one people, but the nation. The com nittee of arrangements were, Miss Lizzie Rowan, Miss Annie Andrews, Miss Clara aillispie, Miss M. DingWan and Miss A, Bone.