The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-01-27

seas,
And volunteers on shores, Sir"
cat the end of the poem Burns gave
tho hest advice that could be given
under the circumstances to anyone:
"Be Britons still to Briton true,
Among ourselves united:
For never but by British hands,
Can British wrongs be righted.'
When Burns was dying he was re-
moved to the Village of Brow on the
So]wav Before starting he said to
Jean, "Don't be afraid, I'll be more re-
spected hundred years after l am
dead than | am now" Never was
prophecy more amply fulfilled. Allan
Cunningham tells us that when it was
known that Burns was dying, the
town was like a besieged place; no,
thinp was talked of but the national
ioss' The last scene of all saw jessie
Iewars. the ministering angel, at the
noet;s bedside. His wife soon to be a
pnother was prostrated with grief.
Dr m Maxwell was loyal to the last.
"Robert Burns was buried IN the
huld Kirkvard with military honours,
two regiments took part, and few men
have had such sincere mourners as
we're the people Of Dumfrles;. Sc0t-
lands nOet rose into notice like tne
sun from behind cloud, and his WORK
and his name can never de-
The following program was theh
taken up, and every number was feh-
dered in a very efficient manner, Whlch
cal1ed forth much appreciation from
the entire assembly:
Song, VIM. Hetherton:
Address-Rev. w. c. Hunter
Song-Mrs Pence.
Dialocue-Mr. Wheeler leading.
Song-Mrs Mackenzie.
Address-Judge Murray.
Sonp-Mrs. Hart SWalstead
Peading-Rev. J. N. Mackenzie.
Peg-leg-Dr. A. d. McCanne},
Piano Selections-Mrs. Scarlett.
Reading-Mrs. Murray.
Song-Mrs. Erickson;
Reading-Mrs. Campbell.
Song-Mrs. Frank Roach.
Address-Pres. A. G.. Crane.
Then dancing and Auld Lang Syne.
Nanv new members were added to
the roll of the Club and as Judge
Bruce said, there is no club which can
surnass the Burns club for it's general
efficiency and up-to-dateness. Inc
Judge was certainly at his best and
made an impressive address which was
we'll received.
dancing the old Scotch reels and
the Highland dances were enjoyed by
all and in parting the company form
ed circle and with clasped hands
SANG the parting ode, Aud Lang Syne.
The following communication were
received by the Club secretary: ,
Grand Forks, N. d. Jan. Oath, 1916.
Colonel Alex Scarlett,
Minot, N. D.
NV Dear Colonel:
Tomorrow is Burns Day, and | want
YOU to at least have a line from me
to know that my heart is with you on
this day that is dear to the hearts OF
all Scotchmen.
Our board of directors meet today.
and nv connection with the Herald will
be severed this week After that |
will be at liberty to come and see
nv friends. With kind regards to
Mrs. Scarlet, I am,
ours S''iS.ei$ n 5. BLACK.
Bismarck. Jan. Goth, 1916.
Colonel Alex Scarlett,
Minot, N. D.
My Dear Colonel: ,
Your favor of the 10Th extending
an invitation to attend the Burns Gel
ebration at Minot on the 25th with
intimation that l might be called on
to speak on that occasion is received.
| have another engagement on that
date which will preclude my beng
there.
Nv regret is all the more keen be-
cause there is so much that is lnsplr-
ing in Scottish history that | feel,
tho a poor talker myself, even | could
find myself able to say something con-
corning few of the things humanity
owes to the dauntless courage, devo,
tion. high ideals and sturdy worth OF
Scotia's sons and daughters.
Tho not able to be with you IN the
flesh. I shall most certainly be with
YOU in spirit, so wishing you and all
those fortunate enough to be able to
attend, an enjoyable session, am,
Sincerely yours,
J. H. FRAME.
Montgomery, Ala.
Dear Friends:
We are having a fine trip. We ex-
meet to reach New Orleans on Sunday.
Wish we could be with you for the
Haggis, etc. Hope you will have
fine time. The weather here is like
May.
Best regards,
A. J. and MRS. MCDANIEL.
P. Hennessy, prominent retired
farmer from Berthold, is spending a
few weeks in the city on the jury in
county court. He is brother OF
Counfv Commissioner John Hennessy.