The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1910-01-27
REV. G. c. STEWART ORATOR
Eloquent Evanston Minister Pays High
Tribute to the Memory of the Fam
GUS Bard of Scotland After the Ban
quet of the Clans.


"Our monarch s hindmost year but ane,
Was five and twenty days begun,
Twas then blast o. Janwar win
Blew hansel in on Robin.''
The fifth annual concert under the
auspices of the Caledonian Society
was held at Guild Hall Tuesday
An audience of over four hundred peo-
pie filled the hall to it's utmost capa-
city and many who had failed to pur-
chase tickets in advance ere denied
admission. The event has grown in
popularity each year especially on ac-
count Of its high class of entertain
ment, and no social function in the
city receives a higher standard of pat
ronage. Robert Burns one hundred
and ffty-frst anniversary concert, sup
per and dance was no exception to the
rule, and in many respects excelled
those of former years.
Besides the large representation of
local patrons there were present many
from Chicago, Milwaukee, Racine and
other cities. John M. Driver, the
Belle City's representative Scot,
brought delegation of over twenty
FIVE and had there been more tickets
on sale the number would have easily
reached the one hundred mark. The
Racine people secured a special car
leaving Kenosha at 1:15 a. M, and
through the courtesy of the local serv-
ice car was waiting at the hall at
l a. m. to give the visitors the full
benefit of the dance.
The program was in every respect
the best ever presented by the Scotch
society. Chief Walter R. Anderson
appeared at his best when he stepped
upon the platform and extended his
fifth welcome to the patrons of the
Caledonian Society. The sincerity of
Chief Anderson's brief but well chos-
en- remarks could not be doubted.
They came from the depths Of his
heart Never was there a prouder
movement in his life than when he
stood before that audience, So truly
representative of Kenosha IS best citi-
zens. Never did he utter sentiments
that appealed more forcibly to his
hearers. His words of welcome i'm
bued the audience with the true spirit
of the event and were received with
prolonged applause.
Among the out Of town talent was
the celebrated humorist Alexander
MacLarty, Of Chicago. His recitation
Of lam o 'Shanter and encores were
received with due appreciation. Nor
man Dewar, piper, and Miss Bessie
Dewar, dancer, SO captivated the audi
ence that they were obliged to respond
several times. In the line of young
Scotch artists, they are the best that
have ever appeared in this city.
Adolph Engstrom, the Chicago tenor
singer, was especially pleasing both
in his solos and the duet. The gem
of the program was the address on
Robert Burns by Rev. George Craig
Stewart, of Evanston. His remarks
may best be characterized by the ex-
preston of member Of the audience.
"Mr. Stewart gave us the cream of
his subject. I could easily have list
ened to him for two hours. " The
speaker treated of the beauty and sim
plicity OF Burns and advised his hear
ers to read the poet s works and under
stand before offering criticism. Prof
Harry t. Morgan and wife deserve
great credit for the success of the mu
steal features of the entertainment.
The High School GIee Club, which
is an organization due wholly to
Mr.. Morgan efforts, rendered sew
eral very pleasing selections. Their
work showed clear. the force of
their instructor, for the Scotch
songs, oftentimes so difficult to
master, were sung in an almost per-
feet manner. His Twelve Little
Bellies, showed clearly what patience
and training can accomplish with lit
tie children. Their Scotch plaid
sashes and caps, their graceful move
ments, and sweet singing made that
number one of the hits of the even
ing. John C. McGibbon, the local
favorite singer, not alone of the
Scotch society, but of the city in his
numbers ~ Love Lassie, and
'sShe' s Ma Daisy brought down the
house with applause. Mr.. MeGibbon
never fails to please and his work last