The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-25

success; the less we have to receive in
benefits we must credit to our good for
tune and these benefits which we should
always be ready to share with those who
are less fortunate.
Thirty years have brought about
great changes in the method of conduct
ing clan business, but this is entirely ac-
counted for by the changes in social con-
ditions. AT that time the clan meeting
was one of the principal events of our
everyday life; and few, if any, would
think of missing it; now there are a
half dozen things going on every week
which demand share of our attention.
Thirty years ago we used to give the
care of the sick more personal atten-
ton than we do to-day. Nurses now
take the place of clansmen in caring for
brothers who are seriously sick. Many
of you can remember when it was not
an uncommon thing to sit up with sick
clansman at least one night a week when
there were q number of cases of serious
illness. We were then brought into
closer touch with one another; but we
would not consider for a moment return
ing to those conditions to-day, although
they had much to commend them. In
those days officers worked without sal
ary: to-day we would not do such a
thing and it is better in a certain respect
that the work in clan of this size falls
largely on the officers and their services
should be appreciated by way of rea-
sonable salary. These affairs were out
standing features in the life of our clan
and although our membership has SO in
creased and other matters cropped in to
take up our time so we do not get to-
gether in the same way and as often as
we used to; still I think that social
gatherings like the one we are having
tonight and similar to what we used to
have would materially help to strength
en- and build up the order
'fIn closing, wish to express the hope
that the achievements of Clan Gordon in
the past will be eclipsed by its sue
cesses of the future; and that the aid
it had given in the past to its sick and
distressed members will be greatly in
creased. This can only be done by those
who are eligible becoming members of
our order joining our ranks with the
idea of helping others and at the same
time opening up way of helping them
selves and families when death or adj
versity knocks at their door. Among
the outstanding characteristics of a true
Scotchman, his independence and thrift
are the most commendable; and | know
of nothing that will tend to foster more
these virtues than that of becoming
member of our order. With this spirit
abroad, Clan Gordon will be assured of
continued and even greater success in
the future than il has had in the past"
Mr.. Mackay's remarks were loudly APP
plauded.
John Anderson, visitor from Balti-
more, Nd, and a member of Clan Cor
don, delighted the audiences with several
vocal selections. Mr.. Terry of South
Ryegate was called upon for few re-
marks, as was James d. Grant. Mr..
Grant prepared for the occasion some
lines of poetry which were greatly en-
joyed.
The banquet being over, the floor was
cleared and soon the grand march was
in order. A well arranged dance pro-
gram was enjoved for the remainder of
the evening The committee are being
on the success of their
achievement and on all sides the an
niversary is conceded one of the most
noteworthy events the clan ms ever eX-
perienced. The committee having the
affair in charge was as follows: james
Laing Joseph Ceilings, Adam Sangsters,
Robert Shepard, James Glass, Donald
Mcleod, Albert Hurry, Charles Mason.
Alex. Massie, George c. Cormack, Alex
ander Walker. and William Mcdonald.
Bruce's orchestra furnished music for the
dancing.