Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1906-02-03
Robert Burns

The l41th anniversary of the birth of
Robert Burns was observed at Mid
lothian by the Burns Club of that place
Thursday evening, January %, with the
usual honors to the memory of the great
poet
To say that it was one of the most en-
joyable meetings of the Club is express
sing much, for all have been delightful
occasions.
The absence of an eX-President of the
Club. Duncan Sinclair, was an occa sion
of regret felt by all, more especially by
the members of the Club, but his con
tributiou of good old Highland whiskey
put tune in the voices of Scottish sons
and lightened their heels as they swung
their huXom lassies To the measure of
Scotch reels.
These We're rendered by the far famed
vohnist, Prof. Howatt, whose masterful
skill seems to etherlaliZe with age, and
more and more make his fellow country
men feel like they We're again in their
s'native hame." Like the great Bpeth-
oven, his genius makes itself felt in the
souls Of all who love music.
"Willie Brewed a Peck o Malt" was
given by MesSrs. Chapman, Patterson
and Hawthorne in intensely dramatic
style. Indeed, their stimulation was so
life-likC that stranger to Scotia S sober
ways would have imagined they had
"a wee drap too mOoch." All, however,
We're loud i'll praise of the rendering and
the unanimous verdict was-"it could
not have been better given
One of FrOStburg'S MANY singers of
international renOwn gave one of his
numerous favorites, and amply demon
strated his fine ability to do it justice.
The Flowers of Edinburgh was
beautifully rendered by MeSdames Haw-
thorne, Patterson, Brode Clymer,
Howatt, and Messrs. Patterson, Kerr
and Skidmore. The ladies' wore dark
skirts, white waists, Scotch plaid sashes
over the shoulder, all chm txrd by Glen
garry caps, and the men, adorned with
similar SasheS and wearing Tam O'Shan-
tiers, added the charms of beauty and
the graces of true majesty to the scene
1t was thus III the opening of the pro-
gram that the true Scotsman felt like
he was again among the Highland crags
whereOn Robbie used to roam. Led bv
James Patterson, they sang There Was
a Lad Born i'll Kyle"
The chairman, John Heirs, having a
bad cold, was too hoarSe to give the
opening address, lapse regretted by all ,
as he always gives something good
The member who was to give The
Immortal Memories of Burn" being
called away, that number had to be re-
gretfully omitted.
This was the case also with "A Trib.
ute to the Memory of Robert Burns, :"
sent by A Friend"
THE Star of Robert Burns" was sung
by James Chapman
whistle, and I'll Come to You, NV
Lad" was very sweerly sung by Mrs
Clymer-her usual manner, for when
once heard her auditors always wish to
enjoy repetition of the pleasure.
1.-The Address to the Haggies." made
by Hugh Duncan, elected round of
applause and the encore brought ont
another of his master pieces AN Ad-
dress on the Toothache"
The Scotch Emigrant's Farewell"
was sung by Mrs. James Patterson in a
most touching manner. There We're
eyes dimmed by tears as she proceeded
and an explosion of warm appreciation
as she closed.
James Kerr, n visitor gave 1.-The Cot.
tage Where Burns Was Born" His
naive tongue, tender voice and charm
ing manner were enjoyed by all.
Archie Stevens, the mention of whose
name sutfilces for interest in his render
ing, arose and all enjoyed his Offering
on this occasion.
"The Banks an Braes of Bonnie
Doom, duet, by Miss Annie Keir and
Mrs. Clymer, was fine rendering,