The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-01-26
THE CLAN AT HOME.
SCOTTISH THISTLE CLUB CELEBRA.
TIoN ron BURNs.
u was Fine Success Songs Addresses
-Recitations-FulI Account of the
Program.

Program.
Members of the Scottish Thistle club
are unanimous in the expression that
their Burns anniversary smoking con-
cert was the best night they ever had.
The occasion was inspiring, the com
pany notable gathering, the program
a good one and the ruling sentiment
bard of humanity. The neat hall on
Merchant street never looked so inviting.
The decorations included the club gallery
with its fine engraving of their patron
as the picture of honor. The face of Burns
beamed over all four above the Presi-
dents rostrum. The other pictures were
illustrative of Scottish customs and his
tory. The emblem of Scotland and the
flags of Hawaii aud the United States
were drdped at either end of the hall.
Plaids, flowers and vines almost entirely
covered the walls. The chairman had
on his desk a great bunch of fragrant
roses The hall was filed with tabl es
and chairs. One ante-room contained
the cohmissary.
! 1
| of the Bulletin, conducted the exercises.
/ For an opening he was assigned to speak
to 1.-The Occasion" He paid homage
/ to Burns as man whose fame could
not be confined to one country and to
4 the scot as a man who made his pres
ence felt in all parts of the world. The
Scot figured prominently in every ma
| ton of the earth and with his songs
his patriotism, his genius, thrift and
| equable temperament contributed
largely in the imp ovement of general
social conditions.
Nj. w. Eadie, who was introduced as
''the court fiddler" draws masterful
bow, and his Burns melodies were pleas
ing indeed. MIR. r. More, one of the
clubs best vocalists, led in singing
There was Lad, was Born in Kyle"
This is the poets description of himself,
and it was voiced with will.
The toast of the evening was of course
"Bobbie Burns" II was proposed and
the address delivered by MIR. A. G.
Steele. That. gentleman began with a
/ brief biographical sketch OF the bard.
his hearers a glowing chapter on the
services of his distinguished countryman.
TINS was most capable eulogy, in
GLIDING apt quotations and throwing
side light on the character of the great
Scotchman who, only after DEATH was
valued at his true worth. Burns pecu.
liarities and faults were noted to show
his genuine manliness, his natural
nobility. 1t might well be said of him
as Marc Antony said of Caesar, that the
elements were in him o blended that all
the world might stand at his grave and
say: Here lies man." Mr.. Steele was
earnestly applauded and received many
compliments on his effort.
Mr.. A. Garvie was the soloist for eye
Banks and Braes o Bonnie Doom" and
all joined in the chorus. Mr.. Smith of
the bark Mauna Ala was the accom-
PIANIST: Mr.. CARVE was encored.
Tam O Shanter" was recited in
spirited and finished style by Mr. r.
Cation. Mr.. j. Pollock was recalled
after giving selections on the ocarina,
and gave one Scotch air with fife.
Mr.. w. McKay's clear voice was heard
to advantage in "The Fair and Eau Sc. -
Chief Logan said he now proposed an
innovation. He offered the toast 1.-The
Press" and called upon various news
paper representatives. A STAR reporter.
as the junior, led off. Mr. Frank God
frey of the HOlOmud then responded
acceptably at some length, speaking
of the mission of the press and not
forgetting the occasion. Mr.. Bolster
of the Bulletin contributed tuneful
sentimental ballad.
Lunch was served during a recess.
"Donal's" of many sizes and varieties
were supplied at proper periods. Mr.
Eadie gave some lively reels on his
violin. Mr.. NJ. L. NJ. Plunl1ett was ex.
tremely happy in answering 1.-The La.
dies" The trio willie Brewed Peck
o Maui" was rendered with theatrical
effect 10y Mesrs Eadie, Mckay and Steele
Ali sang with the chorus. The next
two numbers were songs by Messrs. T.
Smith and r. Cation. Both were re-
ceived with loud applause. Mr.. j. s.
Kay, of Kohala. was called up to answer
for absent Scots" He aroused all by
reciting most effectively verses telling
of the sc ITS in the Crimea. Mr.. r.
More gave the song Corn Rigs" For
the "Sons of st. George" a song was
rendered by Mr.. Turner. j. w. Luning
for "The Lowlanders," after a witty pre-
! Jude recited Scotch legend. One of the
best numbers of the evening was now
heard Mr.. Laing read the form written
for the unwilling of the Burns monu
ment at Central Park, New York. 1t was
written AS a greeting from Scott and
Shakespeare to Buns. Before reading
Mr.. Laing spoke of the high regard OF
Americans for Burns. MIR. Godfrey
proposed the health of the Scottish
Thistle Club and called up Mr.. Lindsay
who made a fitting reply. The chair
man then offered the toast "E Pluribu!
} Unum." This was drunk standing anC
three cheers given TO the United States
Mr.. g. s. Dodge responded and spoke o.
the prominence of Scots in the United
: States. Hawaii called for three cheer
, again. MIR. Will McGurn was called tt
the fore. He was pleased to Sc,
the Hawaiian colors displayed anC
could do less than first sing
Scotch ballad. Mr.. McGurn has
splendid voice and "Lassie Jean
, fell from his lips like benediction from
the land O. cakes. aloha De" an,
,, Hawaii Ponoi" followed. it all ending
, with three cheers. N. Il. Douglas of
fered the toast "Our Chairman, tn
Laird O. Logan" This brought the song
, He's Jolly Good Fellow" and few
remarks from the chief. The celebra
ton ended by all arising, joining hand
and singing "Auld Lang Syne."
, The supporters of the chairman wer
; Past Chief Lindsay and Chieftain Laing
! The committee in charge, which furn
s ished the clay pipes and all the goo
s things, included Messrs. Eadie, Garvit
. Mcdowell, Mckay and Steele.
I The Farewell Concert.
The Misses Aim will make their la