The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-06-23
OF THE
CLANS SUCCESS

the State and across the Border that
gathered to the skirl O. the pipes at
Omemee,N D. June 18th. The pipers
led the way to the Gathering place
where the large Masonic tent had been
erected, kindly lent for the occasion,
and fine platform built to the
grandstand by Chief McDougall.
The program began with the Star
Spangled Banner and short session
of Celtic dancing and song was had,
then came the picnic dinner when
groups gathered around automobiles
and on the grandstand to refresh the
inner man, renew auld acquaintences
and form new ties of friendship.
The out of county guests were
looked after in the tent by the Com
nittee of ladies, Mrs. w. E. Trip and
Mrs. Deutcher Omemee and Mrs. Ma
ria McBain, Bottineau. Tables were
spread with the good things of life
and adorned with flowers in honor of
Granny Waddle, guest of the Day.
At one fifteen the afternoon pro-
gram began and with the exception
of the picnic hour was carried on all
day, under charge of Chief McDoug-
all, John A. Mclean and Flora Cam
eron Burr, until nine-thirty p. M.
w. A. Meddaugh, adept at Choral
leading, had everyone singing shortly
after his arrival, and as one of the
aims Of our Clan is to promote har-
mony and good fellowship we feel
that there is nothing better for the
same than the right sort of Commun-
ity singing. When we laugh and sing
together we hasten the Day Of the
Brotherhood Of Man.
Bard Douglass, the gifted Scottish
singer from Winnipeg sang untiring-
ly throughout the day, and the CAL
edonians are to be congratulated in
again securing Mr.. Douglass.
Our own Bard Cranston met with
a storm of applause when he appeared
late in the afternoon, being detained
in Bottineau by the rain, and fairly
outdid himself in Bonnie Dundee
as fine Scottish singing as we've
heard in many a day. Mr.. Cranston
sang throughout the evening.
Mrs. Arthur White, Kramer, and
Mrs. Anderson, Willow City, delight
ed the Scots at hame and abroad with
their fine rendering of Scottish mel
odies land we're glad they belong to
the Clan.
Kenneth Mckenzie of Bottineau was
there with his rare gift of whistling,
land gave a number Of fine Scottish
airs, while many thanks are due Mrs.
Anderson, Misses Kippen and Nc
Kenzie for their part at the piano.
The Girls Glee Club, of whom Will
low City is justly proud, brought
round of applause with their singing
and Scottish dancing.
The five sons Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
A. Cameron of Westhope, fine, strap
ping, Scottish lads gave the Cameron
1 Men" while their sister Miss Marion,
gave with deep feeling "A Mans a
Man for A That"
The Highland dancing was as fine
as ever presented in the State, James
MacLean of Sarles winning first place
for Highland Fling and Sword Dance,
being awarded the gold medal, Mrs.
Douglass of Winnipeg taking the Gale
donian Badge, while Doris Ness of
Bottineau won the medal for Highland
Fling, Girls Contest.
Mrs. Douglass and little Peggy de-
lighted the audience with their sing
ing and dancing, and we're glad they
were with us.
Piper Mcleod of the Cameron High
I landers, who was with US last year
won first prize for Strathspey and
Reel and Piper, Mcdonald of Langdon
/ N. D. took the gold medal for the
March.
4 It is to be hoped Pipers Mcleod and
Mcdonald will come again as they
know how to pipe.
!. First prize for piping by Bottineau
County Boys went to Hector McDoug'
all, Omemee, who has since beer
asked by the Burns Club, Minot, te
lead their piper parade on the 22nd
The second prize was taken by Johr
Cameron of Westhope, and if Johr
keeps on he'll win fame with his pi
brochs.
The prize for the "Best dressed
Highlander" went to Chief cDougal
who wore the tartan Of the Blacl
Watch. Mr.. McDougall, although h
!, has not piped in public before fo
, some time did good work with tn
pipes.
Leonore Michaels, little daughter 0
Editor and Mrs. Michaels, Willow Cit,
with her sweet voice took the frs
award in the Girls Song Contest,
three years membership card an
!, Caledonian pin, while Evelyn Gamer
! on, Kramer, who won a place last yea
! received the larger Caledonian pil
2 and Grace Giffin, who sang "Afto1
& Water with feeling far beyond he
! age, gets a Caledonian pin.
The Hon. Dudley Nash of Mino
) gave ! splendid address, which wa
] well received BY the Caledonians.
i Weather condi ditions kept many ava
. who would otherwise have been wit
i us but we hope to greet them mex
1 year.
sE Too much cannot be said at thi
time for The courtesy and hospitalit
Of the citizens of Omemee, and th
B Scots and others Of the surroundin
community. II there is one thing mol
Il than another that advertises a tow