New Britain herald., 1916-01-29

CLAN DOUGLAS HAS
 CONCERT AND BALL
Gala Nicht Of SCotsmen Last Big
 Event in Hanna's Armory

Robbie" Burns birthday was cele- brated by Clan Douglas, O. S. C., at the East Main street armory last evening with a Scotch concert and dance and it proved to be an event well worthy of the memory of the famous Hieland bard. The famous old hall, which has been the scene of many notable events, athletic, social and political, in the history of New Britain, will close it's doors to the public Monday night and without doubt in years to come the Clan Douglas celebration will be referred to as the last event of importance to take place within it's walls. Scotch entertainments are unique. There is a quaint and simple character to them, which is enjoyed by many who are not of Scotch blood. This is especially true of events dedicated to the memory of Robert Burns and the Clan Douglas program reflected this quality strongly.
 For one thing the introduction of bagpipe band was out of the ordi- nary and the rousing highland
 
 che pipes and the deep reverberations of the drums held the audience en- thralled. The concert program was we'll selected. Besides the Hartford pipe band, which enlivened the occa- sion and added much to the Scotch flavor, the Highland fling, sword dance and Irish Washerwoman" as performed by Miss Goldie, the clever little Hartford lassie, came as genuine treat Then the work of the Kendall Concert company of Boston, comprising a quartet of singers pos sessing finely trained and well bal a1ced voices, was alone worthy of the large audience. Both in solo num- bers and in ensemble the quartet per formed ably. Every member put himself thoroughly into his work and in every instance was rewarded with Whole-hearted encore.
 AS an opening number the Ken dall quartet sang There Was a Lad Was Born in Kyle and it met with instant favor. "Loch Lomond" and "Scots Wha Hae' went even better and all demanded encores. Of the solo numbers the March of the Cameron Men" by MT. Kendall, bass boloist, and Miss Edith Cochrane's singing of August Mcdonald" were especially fine Miss Cochrane has splendid contralto voice and it was heard to advantage in the large hall. Miss Evelyn Jean, the soprano solo, ist made a strong appeal to the audi ence with her singing of .Laddie" and as an encore she responded with Coming Through the Rye" Char acter presentations by MT. Kendall, one in pantomime representing a I,an's attempt to sew a button on his coat, and the other a two-part act, representing a debate between two Down East chara cters on the respective merits of Daniel Webster and Napoleon, were diversions of merit and were thoroughly enjoyed The entertainment closed with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" by the company in which the whole audience took part.
 A dance program of ten numbers arranged for Scotch music followed NJudd's orchestra played and the grand march was led by members of Clan; Douglas. Refreshments were served.
 The following committees were in charge of the evenings entertain m ent: l.
 Reception Committee-Lady Wal lace Lodge: Mrs. Louis Goodrich, Mrs. John Scott, Mrs. Alexander Cor don. Mrs David B. Marwicl13 Mrs. Francis Mackay, Mrs. George Hebden, Mrs. John Blair; Clan Douglass: J. Pattison, P. Warwick, D. Alexander, F. Bruce, J. Grant, J. Thompson, A. Gordon
 Committee of Arrangements Chairman, D. B. Warwick; secretary, T Blair, Jr.; treasurer, J. Pattison; S. Robb, A. Downie, F. Mackay, H. Miller, A. Ptolomey, D. Morrison, R.