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BURNS CLUB NOTES.

1: BURNS CLUB OF LONDON.

SYLLABUS 1925-26.

2. Opening Social at Holborn Hall.

12. Vernacular Circle: Lecture by F. A. M'Quisten, Esq., K.C., M.P., on "The Vernacular in Practice."

30. Hallowe'en Concert at Queen's Hall.

Nov. 9. Vernacular Circle: Lecture by Joseph Laing
Waugh, Esq., on "Mong my Ain Folk."

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13. Whist Party.

28. Cinderella Dance.

29. Annual Scottish Festival Service at St. Columba's. Dec. 14. Vernacular Circle:

1926-Jan. 14. Whist Party.

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Lecture.

25. Birthday Festival Dinner at Hotel Victoria, Northumberland Avenue.

Feb. 5. Cinderella Dance at Hotel Russell.

8. Vernacular Circle: Lecture.

Mar. 8. Vernacular Circle: Open Night.

12. Whist Party.

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June 12. Annual Summer Gathering at Royal Caledonian
Schools, Bushey.

3: TAM O'SHANTER BURNS CLUB, GLASGOW.

The Club has had a successful year, and produced an attractive syllabus. The membership stands at 97.

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The Annual Dinner was held in Grosvenor Restaurant, when the "Immortal Memory was proposed by Sheriff J. C. Guy in a very witty and weighty speech, and interesting addresses were delivered by Bailies Laing and Armstrong.

The Annual School Competition took place in Cowlairs Parish Church Hall, Springburn, on 17th January. The competitors were boys and girls from Springburn Public School, under the direction of Mr. T. P. Thomson. The entertainment provided was excellent, and was much enjoyed by a large audience. Addresses were delivered by several of the local clergy. Collections for the Mauchline Houses were taken at this function and also at the Annual Dinner.

At the M'Lennan Bowling Cup Competition in August the Club was successful in winning the Cup.

The members are taking an active part in furthering the movement for the preservation of the Scots Vernacular. J. JEFFREY HUNTER, Hon. Secy.

14: DUNDEE BURNS CLUB.

I have pleasure in submitting my Annual Report for the year 1924-25, the sixty-sixth year of the Dundee Burns Club.

We commenced the year with a membership of 40, one of whom, a very old and esteemed member in the person of Mr. John Brown, for many years Librarian to the Club, passed suddenly to his rest in the early part of the session.

Our Annual Celebration took place in the Club Rooms on the evening of 26th January, when 23 members sat down to dinner. Mr. J. A. Purvis presided, and in an eloquent oration proposed "The Immortal Memory." A most enjoyable evening was thereafter spent in song and story. The company was favoured with a visit of our Hon. Vice-President, Lord Provost High, accompanied by three members of the Town Council, each of whom contributed to the evening's enjoyment.

An interesting event in the history of the Club took place during the month of May, namely, the removal from our old rooms, which we had occupied for the long period of thirty-six years, to a more suitable and commodious flat which we were fortunate to acquire.

The Open Amateur Golf Tournament, in connection with which the Dundee Burns Golf Charity Cup is the principal trophy, took place on Elliott Links during July month. There was again a large entry, and the trophy, after keen play, was won by Mr. Alex. Wilmott, Carnoustie. Mr. Tom Hay has again to be congratulated in being the means of raising the necessary enthusiasm amongst the district golfers in bringing this competition to the high standard which it has attained.

In connection with the appointment of one member to represent the eight Northern Clubs to the new Executive Committee of the Burns Federation, it was the desire of the Clubs in question that we, as the oldest Federated Club, should have the preference of appointing the first representative, Mr. Hay being duly appointed as such.

The official inauguration of our new Club Rooms took place on 23rd September, when a company of 40 attended to enjoy a concert organised by Mr. B. B. Laing, the President, Mr. J. A. Purvis, taking occasion to outline the progress of the Club since the date of institution in the year 1860.

H. R. PATON,

Secretary.

36: ROSEBERY BURNS CLUB, GLASGOW.

We have applied the closure to the forty-first session of the Rosebery Burns Club, and, while it comes last according to the calendar, I can say without fear of contradiction that in no other sense does it occupy that lowly place in our records. I will go further and say that, while it is the Omega chronologically, it certainly has been the Alpha socially and otherwise.

During the session the Club, ever ready to lend a helping hand when and where required, decided to assist the Trustees of the Souter's Cottage Museum in Kirkoswald, and, in pursuance of this object, organised a Whist Drive early in the session. It is gratifying to know that, as a result of this social evening, the sum of £16 10s. was handed over to the Trustees at Kirkoswald. Further practical evidence of our interest in the museum was shown by the presentation of various gifts and relics, including the gun used by the Souter.

Apart from the foregoing, the session was practically a repeat of previous years, so far as the functions were concerned.

Lectures were delivered as follows:

"Robert Burns and the Ladies," by H. Stuart Girvan, Esq., B.L.

"Latest Social Reforms in Chile," by Señor Don Tomas de la Barra, D.Ph.

"Humour," by Don. M'Kay Kerr, Esq.

"Scottish Vernacular Poets," by Coun. Ninian Macwhannell,

F.R.I.B.A.

"Lesser-known Songs of Burns," by Ian M'Pherson, Esq.
“Burns at Irvine," by Bailie John Izett.

"The Immortal Memory" was proposed by Robert Bain, Esq., M.A., Crieff.

A Singing and Reciting Competition was held in Grove Street Public School, with very satisfactory results.

An Essay Competition was held in Whitehill Higher Grade School; in this the pupils were invited to write on any aspect of Burns which they felt to be the most appealing to them, and the essays which resulted more than justified the competition.

The financial year just closed shows an increase of £10 in the balance at our credit, and when one remembers the trying times we are passing through, we can well be pardoned if we congratulate ourselves on our continued success. In closing, it is to be hoped that the reports which follow this, as the years roll on, may each in succession record as glowing an advance as this latest one. Only thus can we

hope to keep our Club the live organisation it is, and only thus can we expect to hear, from all interested in the advance of the Burns cult, the words "Floreat Rosberia."

JOHN M. ALEXANDER,
Hon. Secy.

49: BRIDGETON BURNS CLUB, GLASGOW.

Under the Presidency of Mr. John M'Donald, J.P., another eventful year in the history of the Club has just passed. The Excursion to Ayr and Girvan in June, the Tattie and Herrin'" Supper in October, the Whist Drive and Supper (Ladies' Night) in December, the Anniversary Dinner in the Grosvenor, and the Burns Lecture-Recital by Miss Nan M'Donald (another Ladies' Night), were most successful, the attendance at the various functions being a record.

The School Competitions which took place in December were, as usual, an outstanding feature of the Club's work, 4309 scholars entering. The Annual Concert and Presentation of Prizes took place on 16th January in Bellgrove Halls, the winning choirs being-Silver Shield, Onslow Drive School Choir; and Silver Cup, Parkhead School Choir. Souvenirs were presented to both conductors; and in the Solo Competitions Gold Medals were awarded to John M'Adam and Ella Bell, John Street Higher Grade School, and Silver Medals to Arthur Neilson and Mary Connell, John Street Higher Grade School, and Isa Nelson, Springfield School. In the Class Competition for Literature 89 Book Prizes were distributed to the various scholars, namely:-Alexandra Parade 10, Annfield 9, Barrowfield 5, Bluevale 5, Camlachie 8, Campbellfield 1, Dalmarnock 6, Dennistoun 6, John Street Elementary 10, Newlands 5, Onslow Drive 3, Parkhead 3, Queen Mary Street 2, Rumford Street 6, Springfield 1, Strathclyde 3, Thomson Street 4, and Tureen Street 2, making a total with Choir Prizes of 137 Book Prizes, which were duly handed over by Mrs. M'Donald, the President's good lady. The Competitions are open to all Schools and Sunday Schools in the Bridgeton, Calton, Dennistoun, and Parkhead Districts.

Considering the active interest taken by Past-Presidents of the Club, it was decided that all Past-Presidents automatically become Honorary Directors.

During the year 74 new members were added to the Roll, which now numbers 900: 837 known addresses, and 63 " gone, no address."

The following Office-bearers were elected for the ensuing year :-President, Mr. Robert Cowper; Vice-President, Dr. David M'Kail; Directors, Messrs. James Craig, William Falconer, Robert Hillcoat, Joseph B. Stobo, Alex. Mitchell,

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James Templeton, Alex. Gray, Alex. Paterson, L.D.S., and Lieut.-Colonel Linton.

SYLLABUS 1925-26.

1925-Oct. 30. Tattie and Herrin' Supper; Address : ExPresident Dr. James Devon.

Dec. 4. Ladies' Night: Whist, Dinner, and Music.

18. School Competitions-Solo and Choir. Calton Examiners-Peter White, J.P., and

School.

George Newton.

1926-Jan. 15. Annual Concert and Distribution of Prizes,

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Bellgrove Hall.

25. Anniversary

Dinner-Grosvenor Restaurant.
Oration: "The Immortal Memory," by the
President.

Feb. 26. Ladies' Night: Scottish Song and Poetry.
Illustrated by Vocal and Instrumental Music
-Harry Potter, Esq., and Friends.

JOHN G. S. SPROLL,
Hon. Secy.

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30. Social Evening.

Dec. 31. Hogmanay Ball.

1926-Jan. 3. Evening Service at Presbyterian Church.

25. Anniversary Dinner.

Feb. 10. Whist Drive.

24. Annual Meeting.

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Mar. 6. Supper in honour of Past President Mr. R. W.
M. Lawson.

68: SANDYFORD BURNS CLUB, GLASGOW.

The Thirty-second Annual Meeting of the Club was held in the Burns House Club on Thursday, 7th April, 1925.

Mr. Alex. S. Murdoch presided over a large attendance of members. The Secretary stated that 38 members had been added during the year, and that all the various functions had been carried through very successfully.

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