The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1911-02-02
BIG CROWD IN ATTENDANCE
James Douglas of Englewood Scottish
Club Makes Annual Address Which
is Followed With Feasting and Dane
ing.
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What Scot, wi Burns day sac near,
But finds the dear auld sang mair dear.
Mair sweet mair fu o a that brings
Aud Scotia back tae him wha sings
When he 'rt and voice as yin combine
In memories o Aud Lang Syne.
1t has been said of the Scotchman,
and with some little essence Ct truth
too, that he can be subdued only by one
of two ways either kill him or agree
with him. Those who were privileged
to attend the sixth annual event Of the
Caledonian society at the Guild Hall
last evening will agree that the concert,
supper and dance afforded an entertain
ment Of the highest standard. The
Burns Entertainment Committee spar
ed neither pains nor expense in secur-
ing for its patrons the best talent to
be found in Chicago. Excellent taste
was used in the matter of decorations.
Across the front of the stage hung the
society's large flag of Scotland while
on either side were draped the Ameri
can colors. All parts of the hall were
resplendent in the Scottish colors and
red, white and blue bunting hung in
festoons from the chandeliers.
No social event in the city is greet
er with more select audience than
the one that Chief Walter R. Anderson
faced when he stepped upon the stage
TO welcome for the sixth time the pat
rons of the society. Every seat was
filled and except for the vigilance of
the door keepers, standing room would
have been at premium. Chief An
derson's address of welcome was brief
and to the point. Every word had it's
meaning and left no question in the
minds of the hearers as to the deep
sincerity with which he gave them ut
terance. Pipe Major William Gum of
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stands in the front ranks in the line
Of bagpipe music. 1t was his first ap-
pearance in this city and he has paved
the way for future Scottish events. It
is safe to say that Major Gum will
be welcomed by the patrons of the So
ciety when he next appears on the
Burns program.
Mr.. James Douglas, Past President
of the Englewood Scottish club and a
sterling Scotchman, delivered a fitting
tribute to the beloved poet Robert
Burns. Mr.. Douglas has been indenti-
fed with the club for many years and
has participated in such philanthropic
enterprises as the Burns Monument
and Old Peoples Home.
Mr.. P. G. Hart, of Chicago, rendered
the committee much valuable aid in
arranging this year IS program. Besides
taking part in the sketch, which was a
distinctly new feature, he rendered
several pleasing solos. Mr.. Hart has
his heart in the work and is the right
man to organize the parts and secure
well balanced program. Miss Jessie
w. Clark who assisted Mr.. Hart in song
and sketch, also delivered several pleas
ing recitations. Miss Clark is a sweet
singer and a young lady of rare ability
as a declaimer. Her selections were
heartily encored.
Mr.. Richard TAFT, Jr., of Chicago,
who impersonated Harry Lauder in
"She's Ma Daisy" Johnny You Are
Draw. - IT Love Lassie, and sever
al others, is the best comedian who has
ever participated in the local event.
Of Mr.. TAFT it may truly be said that
he produces high class comedy devoid
of any vulgarity. He was obliged to
respond to several Nencores and only
favorable comment on his work was
heard on all sides.
/ Miss Margaret MacCamey's Scotch
dancing cannot be duplicated by many
of her line in the country. She is de-
cidedly graceful in her movements and
understands the art almost to perfec-
tion. Tt is hoped that Miss MacCaney
will have the opportunity of appearing
often before the Kenosha patrons of
the Caledonian society.
At the close of the program the
"reeking" hot haggis was placed upon
a table on the center of the stage. Mr..
Peter Shearer, of Somers, who has de-
livered the usual address at all prev
ious events of the society, spoke Burns
tribute to that favorite dish. Singing
Aud Lang Syne" the audience re-
paired to the dining room where. tke
ladies auxiliary had prepared a SPLEEN
did repast. Decorations here were in
keeping with those of the main hall.
The long tables loaded down with the
best eatables, presented most pleas
ing sight. The serving was done by
Scotch lassies in plaid and tartan and
the wants of every patron received the
best of attention.
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