The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-12-30
They With Wives, Mothers or
SWeetheartS Held Reunion
WITH BANQUET AND DANCE.
Forty-fve Members Present, Three Were
Absent in Scotland and Two Couldn't
Be Present--Glenugie Folk Haven't
Had a Better Get Together.

Forty-fiye members OF the Glenugie
club with their wives, mothers, or
sweethearts, gathered in Woodmens hall
last evening for the annual reunion, get
together banquet and dance. With all
due respect to similar gatherings held
in years gone by, the annual occasion as
observed last night was the most auspi-
cious in the history Of the club. Three
members were absent on visits to Scot
land and two others were unable to be
present; but the attendance last evening
was nevertheless one Of the gratifying
features. Forty-five sons and daughters
of old Buchan, that cherished part OF
bonny Scotland where rolls the classic
t'gie, sat down TO an elaborate feast of
good things at O'Clock.
justice to the fare, the usual after.dinner
exercises were in order, with the presi-
dent Of the Glenugians, J p. Mari, act
ing as master of ceremonies. The grand
march and reel at the beginning Of the
evening were the signal for the first
outburst OF enthusiasm, but the demon
stration was even greater after the pres
ident had finished his address Of well
come. Leslie Creighton followed with
4 song, "My Ain Folks" and responded
TO an encore with Vera, Vera. Vera
Kind to Me-" George Booth offered a
feeling toast TO "Buchan,' and Miss
Barbara Mcdonald followed with song,
entitled .'My Ain Country" The toast
to Scotland was proposed by William
Mellardy and Miss Annie Anderson, in
turn, sang There's Wee-bit Ayont
the Sea" William Robertson followed
with when the Bells in the Lighthouse
then offered by Alex. Ironside. The
Misses Thompson executed fling in true
highland style for the next number, and
J. r. Marr, temporarily resigning the
chair gave an eloquent toast to the Ia.
dies The exercises came to a close with
the singing OF Back to Bonnie Scot
land, by Alex lronside
Other parts Of the program were car
ried out "a follows "Auld Scotch
Sangs," Miss Barbara Mcdonald; "Annie
Laurie" Miss Anderson; "The Sea Is
My Sweetheart William Robertson;
varied selections from Harry LADDERS
latest songs, Alex Anderson. The post
prandial exercises were followed at II
o'clock BY the chicken supper That this
part OF the evening lacked nothing III
its culinary perfection, hardly needs TO
be mentioned,
Shortly before midnight, the hall was
IL ~yh al.tE=f EaI
hitherto been content to furnish music
fit for banquets and the like. bent to
the Instruments and brought out a null
titude OF strains for reels, quadrilles and
variety of other figures and turns
The dancing continued until late hour
In anticipation of the occasion the
hall had been previously trimmed by
members Of the club. At the rear of the
stage, the American flag, the British
Union Jack and the Scottish standard
were significantly intertwined with sill
yer rope. At each cover on the table,
fayors Of small American flags were
placed. No pains were spared to make
the environment one which would be
truly reflective of the spirit of union and
brotherhood which prevailed during the
evening,
Credit for the unqualified success OF
the latest gathering of the Glenugians is
largely due to the untiring efforts OF the
committee in charge, as follows: j. p.
Marr lpresidentl, George Murray, ST.
tvice- -presidentl, George Dalgarno (sec.
retary), John Brown (treasurer), Alex.
Ogston, Alex. Cowie. Leslie Creighton.
Charles Leel, James Stephen, and George
Ralph George Dalgarno and Leslie
Creighton acted as floor managers at
the dance.