The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-01-26
BOBBIE BURNS
REMEMBERED
BIRTHDAY OF sCOTLAND's POET
WAS CELEBRATED IN SPLEEN
DID STYLE LAST EVENING.

DraJlOn OIL the DlIInudy VI INODSlI
Burns ever held in Honolulu was that
of the Scottish Thistle Club which took
place last evening in Waverley Hall.
The attendance was large, over two
hundred being present, and the enthu-
siasm caused by the really splendid
oratorical efforts was unstnted
The hall was simply but effectively
decorated with the flags of Scotland,
ireland, England, Hawaii and the
United States, the grouping of the col
ors being admirably arranged. Charles
u. COckburn, president of the club pre-
sided and in his happy way brought
the decidedly long program through in
excellent style.
A discussion Of the refreshments pro-
Vided-and these refreshments included
a certain pale amber beverage which
is said to be dearly priced by the Scots
was followed by the sudden produce
ton of all sorts of smokeables. There
were cigars and there were also other
cigars while those who did not have
their pipes with them gazed enviously
at those who did.
The orchestra was specially prepared
for the occasion for the pieces played
were essentially Scottish and none
were more heartily applauded than the
familiar airs which have won their way
into human hearts during the cen
turtles.
Robert Anderson made a fine address
on the memory of Robert Burns. He
dealt with the character of the bard,
told of his earl environment, of his
struggles, his successes and his fail
ures. He did not hold the man up as a
demi-god but admitting all his weak
nesses spoke of Scotland and of man
kind. Andersons speech was garnsh-
ed with many apt quotations from the
poets works.
Attorney General e. c. Peters an
swered to the toast of the President
of the United States in a thoughtful
address. He claimed Robert Burns for
the whole world despite the fact that
he was essentially Scotch.
The toast to the health of King Ed
ward was provocative of a great deal
of enthusiasm for Americans and Brit
fsh joined in the singing of God Save
the King with a zest which could not
be outclassed.
Perhaps one of the best efforts of the
evening, certainly one which made
great hit, was the speech of Frank E.
Thompson in response to the toast of
1.-THE Land We Live In" Eloquent as
he always is, the young attorney quite
surpassed himself with an address
which was witty, thoughtful and apt.
U. S. District Attorney Breckons,, who
is a great student of Burns writings,
responded for the bar.
p e. Tosh spoke on the land of
Burns, making a speech which created
great enthusiasm.
The whole program was most enjoy
able and it is safe to say that none en-
joyed it more than those present who
had no Scottish blood in their veins but
who freely contributed to the admira-
ton OF the man whose very soul cried
out at all times for liberty and whose
freedom from cant is proverbial.
The complete program was as. fol-
lows:
FIRST PART.
Chairman's remarks. Observation-Disclosures.
...................Ch Chief ]. L. Cockburn
Overture-"Bonnie Scotland. .........
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Orchestra
Song-"There Was a Lad Was Born
in Kyle ...............D. w. Anderson
Toast-The Immortal Memory Of
Robert Burns. ....... Robert Anderson
"WelNa' be prood O. Robin"
Observation-Disclosures. Hugo Herzer
Toast-The President of the United
States. Attorney Gen E. c. Peters
Recitation. ..............B Bruce Hartman
Song-"Sans Toi' .......I S. Dillingham;
Toast-The King and Queen
God Save the King.
Scotland. james F. Fenwick
SECOND PART
Toast-The Land We Live In..........
.....,..............Fr Frank e. Thompson
Then here's a han my trusty frien ."
Clarionet Solo. ...........J. H. Stockton
Song-"The Star O. Robbie Burns"
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Chris Jenkin
Toast-The Land o. Burns. p. E. Tosh
20 Scotia! my dear, my native soil!"
Song-"Burns and Scotland Yet" ......
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Edward Munro
March-"A Prince of Good Fellows.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Orchestra
IOaSI-Ihe Bar. Observation-Disclosures.
u. S. District Atty r. w. Brecl1ons
SONG. Captain Scott
Recitation-"Tam o. Shanter". .....
.......................R Robert Anderson
Toast-The Lasses. ........J M. Laird
What signifies the life o. man
An 'twere ma for the lasses, o"
Song-"The Old Brigade" .............
.,...,..............Jam James L. COckburn
Toast-The Press. Visiting FRESHMAN
"A chiefs among We takin' notes
An faith he'll prent it,"
'Auld Lang Syne"
BISHOP HAMILTON LECTURE.