The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-01-27
Burns CLUB Celebra.
fiOn a Biz Success

The entertainers Tor the Scotch pro-
gram given under the auspices of the
Minot Burns Club at the high school
auditorium Friday night were greeted
by house filled almost to capacity
and was a complete success in every
way. Altho it was not given with the
idea of making the Club money, it was
so well patronized that all expenses
were paid, leaving snug sum in the
clubs treasury.
The affair had been we'll advertised.
Everybody was talking about it. They
knew that the program was going to
be unique, tho few realized that it was
going to be so enjoyable There wasn't
a number but what was right up to
snuff" and the Scotch demonstrated
that they are royal entertainers.
President A. j. MCDANIEL made a
few terse remarks and could not re-
frain from telling good Scotch
story at the opening of the program,
starting the evening off just right.
VIM. Finley's orchestra from Grand
Forks could have put on mighty
good show all alone. The six members
Of the orchestra were dressed in kilties
and with Finley playing his violin and
directing, gave choice selection Of
THE Bonnie Songs of Scotland" We
might say that Mr.. Finley is thinking
Just a ''wee bit" about locating in Mi
not and after his excellent work Fri
day night, he would be sure of receiv-
ing a hearty welcome.
DR.. Charlie MacLachlin of New
Rockford, N. D., demonstrated that
he can sing the Scotch songs to perfec-
ton. Just to look at DR.. Charlie dress
ed in his new $500 kilties was well
worth the price of admission.
The Cranna Sisters, aged II and l6,
Of Larimore, N. D., were especially
we'll received with the beautiful Scotch
dances including the Heilan' Fling.
They appeared later in a clever vocal
duet.
Sandy Mcdonald, famous bagpiper
from Langdon, gave many a swirl on
the pipes, being compelled to respond
to many an encore. When Sandy got
busy with the pipes, many Presby-
terian foot became uneasy.
A Scotch entertainment without a
few choice songs from Norman Black,
publisher of the Fargo Forum, would
not be complete. Mr.. Black is one Of
the states favorite vocalists and never
did he sing "Annie Laurie" better.
Jimmie Simpson Of Ray, N. D., gave
some very classy Scotch dances, in
Guiding the sword dance and the sail
or's hornpipe. Mr.. Simpson won num-
erous medals in Scotland for his dane
ing and could qualify for any enter
tainment.l
Mrs. VIM. Murray Of this city de-
lighted all with her Scotch reading,
giving splendid demonstration Of
the pure Scotch dialect.
Mr.. Finley sang a number Of songs,
including one which he had composed.
Until quite recently it, was not gen
orally known that Miss Minnie Neil
son, state superintendent Of public in
struction, is Scotch. She gave de-
.lightful address, short and to the
point, pointing out the characteristic
Of the Scotch race for acquiring an
education. Miss Nelson was given an
ovation that must have been very
pleasing. The Scots have full reason
to feel proud Of the record made by
this very capable woman.
AZ LLlc COllCluoAOL VI VIC ChCSA Ce@AAA
ment the audience arose and sang
America and Aud Lang Syne:
The opening feature was the banquet
at the First Presbyterian church par
lors at 6:15 O'clock. about 125 guests
being present. An appetizing meal was
served by the energetic committee OF
able chairman. The famous Scotch
haggis, soda and tattie scenes and short
bread were among the distinctive dishes
The members Of the Burns club and
certain invited guests totaling about
200 persons, next repaired to the
formal session was held until 2 o'clock.
The program numbers included some
ed by Mrs. Alex Scarlet at the piano.
Mrs. William Jones and Mrs. William
McLane sang. Sin the Land o. the Leal" !.
Miss Cranna of Lakota sang, Comm
Thru the Rye" DR.. G. MacLachlan
and Joseph Belanger contributed 1.-THE
Marseillaisei' and two ably executed
French dances. Mr.. Finley sang q
group Of Scotch songs and told q story.
Dancing, for which Finley,s orchestra
played, was also enjoyed, Scotch and
ing circle waltz, circle wo-step, square
dance and reel.
About midnight sandwiches and coffee
were served in the clubrooms down
stairs, buffet STYLE
N DR.. "A. j.. MCDANIEL. president Of the
club, was in general charge Of the ar
rangements for the celebration. d. A.
Dinnie is vice president, John Stewart,
secretary and j. C. Smallwood, chair
man of the entertainment committee.
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