Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-02-07

\ correspondent sends the JOURNAL
the account which follows:
In the grand march all joned-both ladies
and gentlemen members of the Club, attired
in Scotch plaid with sashes, thistle badges
and Tam O'Shanters, reminding one of the
bonnie days spent in good old Scotland.
Then the programme opened with the
feeling song, "Thcre was a lad born in Kile."
Mrs. Hale followed in the beautiful song
~ Mothers Advice to Her Boy" which
She sang tuuchingly.
The Buebells of Scotland was rendered
by Prof. Joseph Howat, violinist, in most
mastery touch and impressive tone. As he
is "onc of the finest all who know him
can well imagine how completely he capt.
waited the Club
We regret to state that our honorable pre-
siding officer Duncan Sinclair was not able
to be present. and that he was missed by all
goes without saying.
James Chapman, one of the Clubs noted
vocalists, sang Star of Bobbie Burns Il
song which caused the hearts of all to fill
with joy.
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Scot melody, Jock of Hazcldecn," and
earned and received much praise.
I'VE had better bide Il wee" by Robert
kcir, was given so finely and pathetcally
that his tone brought moisture to the eyes
of more than one. In the language of that
'one, sing again, Bobbie; we love to hear
you
John keir, our oldest member, was pre-
scented set of kingsley's Works by the
Club the president. John Hale, officiating.
The lattcr's well chosen address was appre-
ciated and enjoyed by all.
Mr.. Kerr was so overcome by surprise he
could only express a few works of thanks.
The address to The Haggis" was made by
Hugh Duncan in matter and manner which
gave genuine pleasure to all. Literally, he
surpassed himself and won the applause he
richly deserved.
Mrs. Il. Harvey, one of our singers of
tuncful voice, sang a song which touched
lovers of Burns, more particularly those
from the dear old highlands of bonnie Scot
land. 1t was The Cottage where Burns was
Born"
The song of the evening, however, was
given by James Patterson. attired III High
land costume wherein he showed off to the
best advantage. ''The Battle of Sterling
Bridge is Il most difficult example of Scot
fish melody. but Mr.. Patterson, known by
all to be Il grand master in his art and en-
duwed with baritone voice of strong and
rich volume his performance evoked long
and continued applause. Encored, he sang
THE White Squall," another vocal master
piece. Zone never gets enough of Patter-
son" was remark adopted by all
One of the most popular of Scotland's
many melodies, THE Bloom is on the Rye"
was sung by Mrs. f. l.. Clymer, the charm
ing wife of Midlothan's amiable doctor, and
it was thoroughly enjoyed. Mrs. Clymer is
one of the Clubs most talented as well as
attractive singers.
Burns Night an original poem, by
John keir, was read \ portion will quote
to show Mr. Kelr's depth of feeling and poetic
force:
And to every countryman
Who may be sitting here,
We hope by him his native land
Is held AS just as dear.
For if he did not love his "hame,"
I'm sure he would be wrang;
Though we live meath Stars and Stripes
OF good old Uncle Sam.
John Chapman, Il very popular singer,
gave us one unusually good. one which
warmed us all-"warmed," say, from the
way all joined in the chorus, in the Good
Old Summer Time
The song which carried us back to the old
times and babe us remember the gallantry
of the dear Scotch laddies was sung by our
friend, Steele Hawthorne.
Jimmie Fourier duet, was then sung
by Mr.. and Mrs. Patterson. The Hunting
Tower WAS especially good and am happy
to say Mrs. Patterson did her portion with
great dramatic grace.
MeSsrS. James Chapman, Steele Haw-
thorne and James Patterson. trio, sang
willie Brewed Il Peck o Malt" difficult
piece, and did it we'll.
\ quartet by Mrs. Hawthorne. Mrs.
Brode, Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. Clymcr. at
tired in Highland costume. rendered
Comm Thro' the Rye in style which
made their performance Il main feature
of the occasion. The voices of Mrs. Haw-
thorne and Mrs Brode had not been before
heard in the hall, and it is the hope of all
that this will not be the last
The two quartettes joined and sang the
chorus. concluding the programme with Il
most picturesque and enjoyable Scotch reel.
An oyster supper, etc, etc, followed TO
which all did ample justice and the re-
mainder of the evening was given over to
dancing, the evening tapping over into the
wee sma' hours of next morning.
To George Chapman, ST., one of the oldest
members, the Club, represented by Messrs.
John Hale and John Patterson, gave beau
tiful souvenir of the occasion. Owing to i'll
ness he was unable to be present, and being
the Clubs best vocalist he was greatly
missed. The ceremony took place next day.
Others Getting There.
Railroads which refuse to meet so reason
able demand two engineers in each cab
will not long enjoy public confidence
Cumberland Wars.
Sounds like apostolic discord
Brcvitics.
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