The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-01-26

hood. for they were at one with the
 poet when he wrots;
 "Breathes there man with soul SC
 dead, fE
 Who never to himself'hath said,
 This is my own, my native land"
 The club was formed first, we are
 told, for the preservation of the an
 cient literature and costumes, and the
 encouragement and practice of the an
 cient games of Scotland.
 Second, the establishment of a library
 and gymnasium and the employment
 of lecturers before the association, and
 third, charity, which in it's amount, character and mode of distribution,
 should be dependent on the will of the
 majority of the members. All of these objects the members have carried out
 to the utmost Mmit of their ability in a manner and with a steadfastness that reflects the greatest credit on the club and it's members. The names of the charter members are; Donald Carmi- chael, James McLay, Charles Cameron, Hugh Robertson, William RoXburgh, Fergus McGillvary John Brown, Will Ham Stevenson, Duncan McArthur Sr., James Sinclair, James Mcdowell, Will liam D. Mcclellan, James McAlpine, Charles Kennedy, John F. Weir, Peter Stirling, James Douglass, Robert Me Arthur, John Flnnie, Alesce Waldie, Duncan McArthur, Jr, Daniel Gum, Francis Mcdonald and John Donald son. Some of these have crossed that bourne from whence no traveller ere re- turns, but fourteen of them still remain and are we'll known to many in this city. They are Messrs. James McLay, Charles Cameron, Hugh Robertson, William Rosburgh, Fergus McGillva- ry, John Brown, William D. McLllan, James McAlpine, Charles Kenneday mow of Hartford), John P. Weir, Peter Stirling, Robert McArthur and Daniel Gum. Of this list only one remains to-day on the roll who has been a con- tinuous member since it's organization, and that is our well known townsman and highly respected Britter Scot, John Brown, the harness maker on George street. MT. Brown came to New Haven from Scotland in 1870 and has always taken an active part in eve rything pertaining to the welfare of the club and Scotchnlen at large. He has filled the chiefs chair on three differ ent occasions, and it is safe to say that a good deal of the clubs present popu- larity and prosperity is due in no small measure to his enthusiasm and sterling business ability. Seven years ago he was instrumental in having a. branch of the order of Scottish clans instituted here, believing that there was room for such society, without it's in any way or becoming antagonistic to his first love. He was elected the first chief of Clan Mcleod, and filed that position with much accept ance for two terms. In recognition of his services to the order he was at the asst meeting of the royal clan unani elected for the second time to -he second highest position in the or 1er namely, that of royal tanist. He S also treasurer of Montowese lodge, I. ). o. F., and one of the auditors of the Odd Fellows Mutual Aid association. Others who have had the honor of occu- oying the chiefs chair during the twenty-five years of the clubs exist ,nce are: James St. Clair, Hugh Rob- iElSOlt JdlllGo 4hS1NlplI4Cs uOllll L'lOWlli Robert McArthur, Alexander Dingwall, | 9eorge D. Bone. John Mackay, James Logic, Andrew Currie, John McLaugh- l in, Robert McDougall, John Tender on, William Moffat, John Donaldson l Lnd Harry Gum. The present chief of | he club, Robert D. Pryde, is the | man ever selected to fill the | hair He is one of it's most active | and a popular Scot. The oth- r officers are: First chieftain, John |