Burns Monument. STATUE, LIBRARY, AND MUSEUM. VISITED by thousands from all parts of the World. veritable shrine of the "Immortal Bard." A The Monument occupies a commanding position in the Kay Park. From the top a most extensive and interesting view of the surrounding Land of Burns can be obtained. The magnificent Marble Statue of the Poet, from the chisel of W. G. Stevenson, A.R.S.A., Edinburgh, is admitted to be the finest in the World. The Museum contains many relics and mementoes of the Poet's life, and the most valuable and interesting collection of the original MSS. in existence, among which are the following:- The Author's Earnest Cry and Prayer. Epistle to a Young Friend. Address to J. Smith. An Epistle to Davy. Lament of Mary Queen of Scots. Also a number of the Poet's Letters. The famous" M'Kie " Library also forms part of this collection, and comprises upwards of 800 volumes of Burns literature, including a copy of the famous First Edition, published in Kilmarnock, 1786. The Monument is open from 10 a.m. till dusk every day-Sunday excepted. Visitors are requested to sign their names in the Visitors' Book. "Dear Waterman,-Many thanks for forwarding my pen. I hardly ever wish to be without it. It is most useful and reliable." Waterman's The Pen of Kings, Princes, Prelates, Three Types: "Self-Filling" Type and Safety Type, 17/6 and upwards; "Regular" Type, 12/6 and upwards. No. 54, Self-Filling," and No. 44. "Safety." with extra large nib, at 22/6, specially recommended. Presentation Pens in Silver and Gold. Of Stationers and Jewellers. Gold Nibs to suit all hands--willingly exchanged if not quite right. A copy of "The Pen Book,' charming illustrated brochure, sent free by post on request. a L. G. SLOAN, Ltd., The Pen Corner, Kingsway, London, W.C. 2. Glasgow and South-Western Railway. Full and Convenient Service of 1 EXPRESS TRAINS BETWEEN SCOTLAND AND ENGLAND VIA CLASCOW and SOUTH-WESTERN and MIDLAND RAILWAYS From GLASGOW (St. Enoch), Greenock, Ardrossan, Paisley, Ayr, Kilmarnock, Dumfries, &c. To LONDON (St. Pancras), DINING CARS. And the Principal English Towns. CORRIDOR CARRIAGES. SLEEPING CARS. DIRECT SERVICE TO THE CLYDE WATERING PLACES. THE ROUTE to the LAND O' BURNS. 66 The Banks and Braes o' Bonnie Doon," and all the other places made famous in his Life's Story. THE GOODS TRAIN SERVICE BETWEEN SCOTLAND and ENGLAND Serves Newcastle, Hull, Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, London, and England generally. Glasgow, 1922. DAVID COOPER, General Manager. Leckie Graham's, THE HOUSE FOR HIGHLAND DRESS. EVENING DRESS A SPECIALITY. Actual Makers of Sporrans. We can make any any Tartan. Doublets, Jackets, and Vests in Meltons and Vicuna Cloth. Special Quotations given for Pipe Bands. At the Sign of the Golden Horse, 95 Renfield St., GLASGOW (One Stair up). "Robert Burns as a Freemason" (With Seven Illustrations), By WILLIAM HARVEY, J.P., F.S.A. (Scot.) The Latest and Best-informed Study of the National Bard as a Merry Mason. Mr Harvey has marshalled all the facts in the Masonic Life of him whose name (to use his own words) is "To Masonry and Scotia dear." EVERY LOVER OF BURNS SHOULD POSSESS THIS VOLUME. See Review in this Issue of Burns Chronicle. |