Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-01-26
ter, he was also like all true heroes, one
whose innermost heart glowed with
tenderness and pity.

'eI, ne was also ike all true heroes, on
whose innermost heart glowed wit,
tenderness and pity.
"Then gently scan your orther man,
Still gentler sister woman,
Though they may gang.a kennin' wran,
10 step aside is human"
80 long as the heroic deeds of dea
auld Scotland's sons, on behalf of libert,
and independence, are cherished with ,
truly patriotic spirit; so long as tn,
thistle wags his head upon the Scottish
mountains as an emblem of power; Sc
long as scotia's fountains sing of free
dom, as their clear, crystal waters 90
dancing down her glens; so long as the
heath and the blue-bells decorate he,
grassy knolls and dells so long as a
spirit of manly independence and free.
dom are the leading characteristics of
the people EVEN SO long will the
name Of Burns be revereu, his memory
cherished and his songs sung and ap-
preciated in every social gathering of
loyal-hearted Scotchmen. there fore
propose 10 you, without one word more
"lhe immortal memory of Rober,
Burns
A song was rendered by James An
dersor, followed by sword dance by
Master and Miss Mcdonald which was
well executed and heartily encor d,
The company then formed on the floor
for plain quadrile followed by
waltz. This gave them an appetite and
on resuming their seats the assembly
did ample justice to the appetizing
viands which had been prepared by the
caterers. during supper and the inter-
mission that followed selections on the
gramophone were rendered which were
much enjoyed by all,
After briet intarlnission Toastmaster
lng'is again called the assembly to
order and gave the toast "Scotand."
The response was by Charles Camp
bell who in few well chosen words
paid glowing tribute TO the land of the
thistle and achievements and glorions
deeds of her sons. Miss Paige then
sang My Home is where The Heather
Blooms" which was followed by Il sony
by Duncan Mcmillan and selections on
the gramophone.
After another dance the toast. Amer
lea" was,,.iyen and Aleck Crlick shank
in behalf of d" the land of our
speaking SO effectively that
the assembly with one accord joined in
singing the words of the grand old
hymn, America"
Mrs. Laing rendered II vocal solo and
J. =. Mari read an original poem which
showed such talent that it was easy to |
see that though Robbie Burns is dead
lis spirit stills lives. Mr.. Marrs poem
will be found in full at the close of tins
article. A song by Mss Robertson
ollowed aft.r which Master and Miss
Mcdonald gave another Highland dance
md the company also indulged in
lance.
The next toast was "Prosperity TO
he Burns Club" to which James Camp
,ell, the past president, respond d
heartily and also proposed "Success to
he Statue" which brought every men,
yer to his feet. William Barclay was
alled on to make few remarks in re-
.ard to the statue which he has
II process reconstruction. Mr., Barclay
aid that tho statue woul be completed
n time to be unveiled at the annlver-
ary of Burns death. and so far as he
new, would be the only granite statue
# Burns in the world us other statues
re of bronze. Mr.. Barclays remarks
we're received with much acclaim.
After song by Mrs. Stuart, William
)uthie gave reading and Master Me-
danced The "Sailors llornpipe."
The final toast was .The Ladies'" to
which James Patterson responded,
tently reminding them of their follies
nd foibles in manner that pleased the
ompany immensely. Songs by Will
lam Robertson and William Clarke fol-
owed after which dancing continued
i'll five o'clock when the assembly
,ruke up, unanimous in the praise OF
he abili OF the Burns CLUB to enter
ain.
pon this nichl O. nicht the vile,
hat saw our Robin born in Kyle,
\ Scotchnan W id sae mony mile
10 Scotchinen meet.
IN hae a crack WI them a while
In confab sweet.
y hunder wears and forty mair,
lac CONNIE and game sim doom in Ayr,
Auld Scotlanu's bard first sreathed the air
% Bonnie Doom,
| nd took the warld unaware
WI his sweet tune.
lie sang o banks, he sang O. braeS,
y lchtsone love and pastoral WAYS,
md pur aud Scotland, IN her praise
He'd never tire,
While love o'nature a. his days
Attuned his Tyre.
ZOO he's weel kent in ilka lam,
An' he has frien's on ilka ham,