THE SCOTS GREYS Above are various uniforms of the presentday regirment. The first figure from the left shows a trooper in full service dress, similar to all other cavalry regiments, the only distinguishing marks being the eagle badge on the cap and the letters 2D on the shoulder straps. Next is a private in review order. The bearskin makes the regiment's parade dress unmistakable. It is similar to the Guards, though slightly smaller and rather less broad in form third figure represents a sergeant in walkingout dress. The zigzag or vandyked band on the cap is peculiar to the Greys no other regiment The in the service wearing it In the sergeant trumpeter's uniform, which is the next shown, there are several interesting points. The aiguillettes are worn only by the band and trumpeters, as also is the red plume which crosses right over the top of the bearskin. The Whitehorse or Hanover badge may be also noticed buried in the fur at the back of it. The two remaining figures are officers in undress uniform and full uniform. The white plume is rather bigger than that of the rank and file. It is set in a grenade. A grenade also is the collar badge of the officers as opposed to the Waterloo eagle of the men (Scots Pictorial. New York City Clan Mackenzie held its twenty-ninth annual concert in the Amsterdam Opera House, Friday evening, April 7, devoting the proceeds to the aid of the British Red Cross. The excellent program was enjoyed by an unusually large audience which filled the auditorium to overflowing. Miss Elizabeth Wallace gave several humorous readings; the singers, all of whom deserve special mention, were Jean Young, Mary BruceBrown, James Stanley and Roy Steele. Chief W. P. Campbell, in a short address, thanked all present for their enthusiastic support. The social which followed the regular program was most enjoyable. The members of Clan MacDuff were treated to a splendid address on Shakes peare's "Macbeth," Saturday evening, April 8, by Past Deputy Royal Chief James Kennedy, who is also Senior Past Chief of Clan MacDuff. Mr. Kennedy eloquently portrayed the prominent characters of this forceful drama, weaving 'round the undaunted, but vaccilating Macbeth and the strong, courageous MacDuff a story which lent a new interpretation to Shakespeare's work and won many new admirers to the great poet. On Saturday, April 22, Dr. James Law spoke on Washington and Lincoln, which was appreciated. R. W. W. Cian MacDonald held an open meeting in the Masonic Temple, Brooklyn, Saturday evening, April 15, which was well attended. The special feature of the evening was an address by Royal Treasurer Duncan MacInnes on Prince Charles Edward Stewart, illustrated by Jacobite songs. This energetic Clan is in a most flourishing condition. Much of its success is due to Walter Scott, who has interested himself particularly in procuring outside speakers for these regular monthly gatherings. The New York Scottish Home Rule Association held their monthly meeting at Hotel McAlpin, April 12, the president, Dr. James Law, presiding. The evening was given over to Mr. James H. Heron, better known as "Weelum," of "Bunty Pulls the Strings," who read in full his new play, "Annie Laurie," which was well received. Miss May S. Moneur sang "Annie Laurie" and by request, Miss Marion A. Smith made a few remarks on "What Is Home Rule for Scotland?" About 300 were present. The New York Scottish Highlanders and Pipe and Drum Band held a grand Highland gathering, Friday evening, April 28, in Amsterdam Opera House, in aid of the British Red Cross, which was well attended. The committee in charge was Murdoch MacLeol, chairman; Donald Macadie, secretary; James Bain, treasurer. The concert, March 30, in aid of the wounded Allies, under the auspices of the Margaret Polson Murray Chapter, Daughters of the British Empire, cleared about $1,000 which is to be sent to Earl Kitchener for distribution to the medical departments. The committee deserves great, credit for their labor of love. CLAN GRAHAM, BRONX Clan Graham gave a very successful entertainment on Friday evening, April 14, at Ebling's Casino, Bronx; the gathering numbered about five hundred. The entertainment consisted of a musical program fol lowed by a farce, "A Manager's Trials," given by the Clan Graham Dramatic Club. The Grahams are well known in New York for their hospitality and pleasant social gatherings, each member seeming to vie with the others in making all strangers welcome, and this is the secret of their success. Among those present outside of the clan, we noticed Past Royal Chief Walter Scott, who, though one of the busiest men in the city, finds time to attend and help by his presence (presents) nearly every Scottish entertainment. Clansman David Ritchie. 250 East 180th Street, represents THE CALEDONIAN in Clan Graham. Mr. Ritchie is well known as the originator of the "Juvenile Clan" project, which will probably be adopted at the next O. S. C. Convention. The Tower of London (Continued from Page 74) Edward, Duke of Buckingham, a great favorite of Henry's. had incurred Wolsey's hatred. He evidently stood in his way. Wolsey, who was then Chancellor of the Kingdom, all powerful, almost the government itself, trumped up a charge against him; that he had secretly laid claim to the Crown. He was tried, found guilty, and this is the sentence that was pronounced against him, the pronouncement being made by the Duke of Norfolk, while he shed tears: "You are to be led to prison, laid on a hurdle, and so drawn to the place of execution; you are there to be hanged, cut down alive, your members cut off, and cast into the fire, your bowels burnt before your eyes, your head smitten off, your body quartered and divided at the King's will." Buckingham heard this terrible pronouncement with calmness and said: "So should traitors be spoken unto, but I am not one." Think of Wolsey, the Pope's Legate, a Cardinal of the church whose fundamental doctrines are love, mercy and peace, instigating such a fiendish thing as that, and of his being sustained in the doing of it by the King, who later made himself head of the Church of England. Buckingham was beheaded May 17th, 1521. (To be continued.) Boston, Mass. The annual meeting of the Boston Scottish Society was held at "Youngs Hotel", Tuesday evening, April 11, at which a fair attendance of the membership was present. President George Lyall, occupied the chair; the other officers of the society present were Vice President James C. Scorgie and James Henderson, secretary-treasurer, and John McGaw, Lachlan Wallace, James C. Reid, George M. Gray, John R. Forgie, F. L. MacKenzie, members of the Executive Board. The report of the secretary on the society's social and literary activities during the year, was read and discussed and unanimously approved, after which, the treasurer submitted his financial report for the year, which showed a substantial cash balance to the credit of the society. Five members of the Executive Board having, in accordance with the by-laws, to retire this year, the fol Packets of 6, 25 cents MacArthur lowing named members were elected to fill their places, namely: Andrew Stewart, John Gordon, William Mann, John Husband and Thomas McKinlay. James C. Scorgie was elected president; James C. Reid, vice president, and James Henderson was re-elected secretary-treasurer. After a unanimous vote of thanks had been passed to the retiring officers, under the head of the good of the society, retiring President George Lyall addressed the meeting and said that although retiring from the presidency, his two years' occupancy of which had been two years of great pleasure and joy to him, his interest in the welfare of the society would continue as heretofore, and that the Executive Board could always rely on his personal co-operation in the furtherance of any project that had for its purpose the enhancing of the society's usefulness. President Scorgie thanked the members for the confidence they had reposed in him, and said that while it would be futile for them to expect him to duplicate the good work of Past President Lyall, or his predecessors in the office, they could however, confidently rely upon him giving the best that was in him to further the interests of the Boston Scottish Society. Short addresses were made by Mr. Andrew Stewart, John McGaw and John Gordon, eulogistic of the past services of Mr. Lyall, both as secretarytreasurer and as president, and pledging their unqualified support to President Scorgie, in every way possible for them to give it. Mr. Louis H. Ross, with four members of his Scottish Concert Company-Mr. Robert Bryden, tenor; Mr. Frank Kendall, baritone and humorist; Mr. Lyman Bracket, accompanist and Professor Givonia Curti, harpist, were then introduced, who entertained the members for over an hour by rendering songs, readings, and instrumental solos in their usual artistic manner. Mr. Bryden, who is possessed of a strong robust tenor voice, sang very delightfully. Professor THE EDINA PICTORIAL POST CARDS Murray Stewart Cards, 5 cents Maclean MacAulay Hay Crawford MacAlister Macinnes Clans women of Scotland Graham Murray Gordon Campbell Robertson Wallace Mackinnon MacArthur Clergy Hunting Tartans Bruce Stewart Macpherson CHEAPER CARDS-Campbell, Fraser, Gordon, Murray, Stuart-2 cents each Caledonian Publishing Company, Bible House, New York Buchanan Curti's selections on the harp showed him an artist of very high order, while Mr. Kendall's humorous sketches were not only highly amusing, but most instructive, and his singing of the baritone song. "Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep" to his own accompaniment, was rendered in a manner which might be duplicated, but could not be surpassed. Mr. Bracket's selections on the piano showed him an artist of no mean order and were greatly enjoyed. A unanimous vote of thanks was tendered to Mr. Ross, and the members of his company for the musical treat they had furnished. JAMES HENDERSON, Sec'y.-Treas. 114 State street. The Canadian Society of New York The society held its annual meeting March 27, 1916. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Rev. Charles A. Eaton; Vice Presidents, Alfred W. Kiddle, William S. Champ, Frederick W. Shibley and N. Bruce MacKelvie; Treasurer, Claude W. Peters; Secretary, Wylie C. Margeson, 115 Broadway; Chaplains, Rev. Malcolm J. MacLeod and Rev. Arthur H. Judge. The society is one of the strongest in the city and has been active in securing contributions for the various relief funds during the war. April 14, in co-operation with the St. Andrew's and other societies, a concert was given in Carnegie Hall for the benefit of the Canadian and Prince of Wales Relief Funds. Dr. James J. McPhee, chairman of the Executive committee, introduced Sir Herbert Ames, M. P., who delivered an illustrated lecture on the British Navy, from the days of Nelson and wooden ships to the great dreadnaughts of the present war. An Easter Wedding Miss Charlotte Calder Sinclair, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Sinclair, Lappan, Dunbeath, Caithness, Scotland, and a niece of Mr. D. G. C. Sinclair, president of the Caledonian Hospital, and Mr. William Henry Spears, Jr., were united in marriage on Thursday, April 20, in Brooklyn, by Rev. Herman Weber, of the First Presbyterian Church. Mr. Robert Sinclair, brother of the bride, gave her in marriage; Mrs. Anna Duguid was matron of honor, and Mr. Donald Spears, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. After an extended trip in New England, Mr. and Mrs. Spears will make their home at 203 Underhill avenue, Brooklyn. Their many friends extend to them congratulations and best wishes. Portland, Me. The funeral of Peter Cogan, a British soldier and a loyal Scotsman and a member of the St. Andrew's Society, took place at Forest City Cemetery, on March 27. He was born in Edinburgh, March 1, 1843. Rev. Alex. Jackson officiated. Chicago Letter At the present time social affairs in our Scottish societies are in a quiescent state, as the concert season is now over and it is not yet favorable weather for picnics. The various organizations that are holding picnics this summer, however, have held preliminary meetings and elected officers for their committees. On the 4th of July, there will be two Scotch picnics. At Riverview Park Picnic Grove the John O'Groat's Caithness Association and the Orkney and Shetland Society will hold their annual picnic and games. The officers in charge will be: Chairman, John Auld, of the Caithness Association; secretary, Magnus Flaws, of the Arcadians; treasurer, William Gunn, of the Caithness Association; manager of games, Joseph Ritchie, and manager of exhibitions, James B. Sutherland. At Electric Park, West Irving Park Boulevard, opposite the Dunning State Hospital, Clan MacDuff, No. 16, O. S. C., and Clan Campbell, No. 28, O. S. C., assisted by their Ladies' Auxiliaries and Football Clubs, will hold their annual picnic, the officers for which are: Chairman, Chief D. H. Grant, of Clan MacDuff; vice chairman, John R. Stevenson, of Clan Campbell; secretary, William Nisbet, of MacDuff, and treasurer, Alexander Reaich, of Campbell. On Saturday, July 22, the Caledonian Society of Chicago will celebrate "Scotland's Day," their annual picnic and games at Riverview Park Picnic Grove, the officers in charge being Chief Alex. Raffen; secretary, George Dey and treasurer, Donald Maclean. The Britishers' Club of Chicago, 40 strong, visited the Evanston and North Shore Scottish Society, Saturday evening. April 8. They were met with pipers at the station and escorted to the hall, where Mr. Girlish of the Britishers' Club assumed the chair and the visitors took over the meeting and furnished the entertainment for the evening. The ladies served coffee and cake and a pleasant social time followed. A. G. HODGE. Vancouver, B. C. The second annual meeting of the United Scottish Societies of British Columbia was held on the evening of March 23, when the following officers were elected for 1916: Honorary president, William Thompson; president, A. Fenton (Sons of Scotland); vice-president, J. Grant (Gaelic Society); recording secretary, W. W. Fraser (Edinburg and Midlothian Society); corresponding secretary, Mrs. M. P. Horrobin (Scottish Ladies' Society). A committee was appointed to make arrangements for the annual picnic which, it is expected, will be held this year on Bannockburn Day, Saturday, June 24. The Vancouver Branch of the International Scots Home Rule League also held its annual meeting on March 23. Officers were elected for the ensuing year and arrangements made for holding a series of open air meetings during the coming sumJ. GRANT. mer. Philadelphia, Pa. The Caledonian Club celebrated its 57th Anniversary, April 7. A large number of clansmen and ladies were present, including some of the oldest members. An enjoyable evening of song followed the open initiation, at which four new members were taken into the club. There seems to be a curious feature in connection with bringing in new members, a premium for bringing them inthe patriotic spirit of old would have considered it an insult to offer a clansman, to say nothing of an officer, a reward for such an interest in the association. But the present day question seems to be, "what is in it?" Nor is this confined to Philadelphia: I see that in other places the same plan is followed to get in new members. Of course, we welcome such new members and hope that they will continue steadfast. The Caledonians have been fortunate the past year in the loss of only two by death. One of these crossed the ocean to defend the old flag, and fell in this great war in behalf of liberty. I lost a very dear comrade of mine, John W. R. Story, who lost a leg in the Civil War. He was run over and killed by a trolley car here; had just recovered from a severe sickness, went out on some business, and after getting off the car went around to the rear supposing it to be the safest way, and the car was backed over him. He was one of the most heroic men I ever knew, loved by all who knew him, highly respected and indefatigable in character. He was an American of Scottish descent and in his 80th year. Pennsylvania, and Philadelphia in particular, is turning out a large quantity of war supplies for the Allies, which is bringing a large quantity of money here; and now that this is getting into circulation, business is more active. Our mills are all running overtime, while foundries are running night and day, turning out these war orders. Paterson, N. J. A. R. GUNN. Flora MacDonald Lodge, D. O. S., celebrated its twelfth anniversary recently, having as their special guests the officers of the Grand Lodge. The occasion was commemorated by a banquet with songs and speeches. JUST A KIND WORD TO OUR GRAND She lives a life that is pure and true, For the mighty love that's all untold |