Roll of Honour of Members and Sons of Members who answered their Country's call.

No meetings of members of the Club have been held since August, 1914, although the Directors have held a number of meetings in order to keep in touch with matters connected with Burnsiana. The opening meeting of the Club will be held in the Bank Restaurant on Wednesday, 15th October, and the Annual Dinner (the first since January, 1914), will be held on Friday, 22nd January.

The Annual Singing and Reciting Competition from the Works of Burns by the children of Provanside School, under the auspices of this Club was held on Saturday, 1st February. The Gymnasium

of the school was filled by a large and appreciative audience. I need scarcely say the competition was a great success, and this result was largely due to the work of Mr Marshall and his assistants in bringing the children to the high degree of efficiency shewn in the rendering of the songs and recitations. Great care seems to have been taken in giving the proper pronunciation of the Doric. The medals were gifted by Past President M'Bride, and the books by Vice-President Craik. The winners of the Club medals were-for Singing, Annie Barron and Thomas Wright; and for Reciting, Martha M'Neil and David Chalmers. The medals and books were gracefully handed to the winners by Miss Martyn. Past President Headrick occupied the chair.

The Annual Bowling Match of Present and Past Officials of the Club was played in Willowbank Green, on Saturday, 20th September.

The first Summer Outing of the place on Saturday, 7th June, to Ayr.

Club since June, 1914, took
There was a good attendance,

but the weather proving unpropitious, most of the programme had to be dropped.

Oct. 15. Opening Remarks-Dr Cullen, President.

Jan. 22.

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Feb. 4.
Mar. 3.

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"---James

The Merchants and Guild Crafts of Glasgow
Lucas, Esq., M.A., F.E.I.S.
Romance of one of Glasgow Public Parks (Limelight
Photos)-John Main, Esq., F.G.S., F.E.I.S.

Bubble and Squeak "-J. Lothian, Esq.

Immortal Memory (Annual Dinner, Grand Hotel, at 6.30)--Rev. A. Gordon Mitchell, D.D., of Killearn. Robert Fergusson "-Past President J. Wilson Bain. "Homes and Haunts of Genius in Glasgow (Lantern Slides) Rev. Jas. Primrose, D.D.

ROBT. CARMICHAEL, Hon. Secretary.

Jan. 24. Anniversary Meeting (as arranged).

Feb. 7. Mr J. Carson-Paper.

Feb. 21.

Mar. 6.

Special Meeting. Mr A. Wilkie-Paper.
Mr J. Callender--Paper.

April 3. Rev. J. N. Macpherson-Paper.

GOVAN FAIRFIELD BURNS CLUB.

REPORT.

We had a successful Motor Run to Mauchline and Tarbolton on 21st June, when we visited several places of interest to Burnsites. I take this opportunity of expressing my own regards for the noble work you are doing on behalf of lovers of Burns all over the world in compiling the Chronicle year after year, and always having something new; and I also am very pleased at the decision come to regarding Highland Mary's grave and memorial. I believe a satisfactory settlement will yet be arrived at. Our Club held a very successful Theatre Night in the Lyceum, Govan, on 23rd January last, when our own old friend, Mr W. F. Frame was appearing, and he gave a Burns's Night " for our benefit.

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1919.

Sept. 3.
Oct.

Nov

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SYLLABUS, 1919-1920.

"The Scottish Sabbath "-Mr J. Jeffrey Hunter. The Social Ideal of Burns "-Mr Alex. Pollock. 5 "The Philosophy of Burns "-Mr J. F. Anderson. Dec. 3. "Women who Influenced Burns's Life" (Ladies' Night) -Mr Jas. Lauder.

1920.

Jan. 7. Napoleon "-Mr J. K. M'Dowall, J.P.

Jan. 24.

"The Immortal Memory (Annual Supper)-Mr T. M. Walker, M.A.

Feb. 4. Harmony-Members' Night.

Mar.

3. "Burns and Religion "-Mr Ninian M'Whannell, F.R.I.B.A.

JOHN GORDON, Secretary.

YE CRONIES BURNS CLUB (GOVAN.)

ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1918-1919.

I have to report another successful session in the history of the above Club, and we all trust that in the near future that long-lookedfor Peace, which has meant so much to us all, may soon be ours. The massing of events during these last few days has made us wonder if it is really peace, or is it again war. We do find ourselves, however, projecting our minds into the future with that spirit of hopefulness that, when the restrictions with which the cloud of war has enwrapped us are removed, the social intercourse of brotherhood may be resumed on the good old-fashioned lines.

At the beginning of the past session we were again very unfortunate in losing our Secretary, Mr R. Coutts, owing to a very severe trouble in his eyes, which, I am sorry to say, debars him from attending the Club meetings.

In the M'Lennan Cup Bowling Competition last August, one of our rinks (Mr N. M'Kelvie, skip) had the honour of winning second prize after having tied for the premier position. We have added to the walls of our Club-room another picture, namely, Burns's House in Mauchline," kindly presented to the Club by Past President Isaac Chalmers.

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With reference to the Club Roll of Honour, there are at present on the scroll 8 Members, 21 Members' sons, and 13 Members' brothers. Unfortunately this year we have to report one fatal casualty on the Roll of Honour-Sapper Charles B. Moodie, killed in France, his parents receiving the sad news the very day the Armistice was signed. I have also to report the death of one of our old and esteemed members, namely, Mr William Gibson, one who was beloved by all. A deputation of the members attended the funeral, and a beautiful floral wreath was sent from the members.

The membership having been opened out during the year, eleven new members were enrolled. In November we held a Picture Night, which was a great success, and enabled us to send on postal orders to our brave lads on active service on Club Roll of Honour, and we received very nice replies from the recipients thanking the members of the Club for their kindness.

Owing to the food and liquor restrictions it was decided not to hold our Anniversary Supper on the same scale as in former years, but an Extraordinary Meeting of the Club was held in the Clubroom on the 25th January-President James Rellie in the chair, and a large turnout of members. Past President Mr Chalmers proposed the "Immortal Memory " in a very impressive manner, and a very pleasant evening was the result.

Owing to the depletion of membership of some of the Burns Clubs, Club visitations were not so much in evidence this year as formerly. On the 15th March we had a deputation from the Whiteinch Cronies, which proved a very social function. A deputation of "Ye Cronies" visited Uddingston Masonic Burns Club, and spent a very enjoyable evening. Our Club also subscribed £7 to the Elder Cottage Hospital, and £3 to Merryflatts Military Hospital. We have had a very successful year again, all things considered, and our best thanks are due to our President, Mr James Rellie, also to the Office-bearers and Committee, who have worked entirely for the welfare of Ye Cronies."

WILLIAM STIRRAT, Secretary.

DUNEDIN BURNS CLUB.

28th ANNUAL REPORT.

In presenting the Annual Report we cannot let this opportunity pass without expressing our thankfulness to Almighty God that the world's greatest war is now nominally closed, and that the British Empire and her Allies have once more proved victorious. We trust that the long-looked-for Peace will soon be recorded, and that war and rumours of war shall cease for ever. We also trust that the present unsettled state of humanity will soon be over, that all wrongs will be righted, and the world become a better place, "when man to man the warld o'er shall brithers be an' a' that."

We are glad to be able to report a little headway made during the period under review. The membership shows a decided increase on last year, the number on the roll now being 521 (double 328, single 193), as against 429 last year. Much of this increase is due to the enthusiasm of our past Secretary, Mr J. Syme.

Financially there is a credit balance for the year of £24 19s 6d, the receipts being £290 2s 3d, and expenses £265 2s 9d. We tender our sincere thanks to Mr James Brown for his continued services as Honorary Auditor to the Club.

It may be said that the aims of the founders of the Club are

being fulfilled. A large proportion of the Office-bearers and members are New Zealanders, and they will be all the better New Zealanders, and none the less loyal Britons, while they cherish a liking for the music, songs, and history of the Old Land of their fathers and mothers.

MONTHLY CONCERTS.

The monthly meetings have been well attended by enthusiastic audiences, and the standard of the concerts well maintained.

ADDRESSES.

Five addresses were given at the monthly meetings. Our Vice-president, Mr W. B. M'Ewan, gave a limelight lecture at the June meeting, on "The Haunts and Homes of Burns." The views were much appreciated, and the lecture was most interesting and illuminating.

HALLOWE'EN.

The ancient festival of Hallowe'en was again celebrated. His Majesty's Theatre was well filled by an enthusiastic audience, and the whole concert was most successful.

ANNIVERSARY GATHERING.

The Anniversary of the Poet's birth was observed in the Burns Hall, when one of the best Scottish concerts ever held in Dunedin was given to a well-satisfied audience, which taxed the seating accommodation of the Hall to its utmost. Mr James Craigie, M.P., delivered an appropriate address on Scotland's Treatment of Burns," which was worthy of the occasion.

ROLL OF HONOUR.

Two hundred and five names are now on the Roll, and it may not be complete. The Roll includes members, sons and brothers of members, and if any names are omitted it is desirable that they should be handed to the President or Secretary. We extend our deepest sympathy to the parents and friends who have had the misfortune to lose their sons and relatives during this great conflict.

COMMITTEE.

The meetings of Committee have been well attended. The President desires to place on record his warm appreciation of the splendid help given to him during his term of office by the Vicepresidents and the other Office-bearers, and to all the members and friends who have done yeoman service in helping to carry on the Club's good work. He extends his thanks to the Dunedin Highland Band for their able services, freely given when requested.

WILLIAM BROWN, President.

MOSSGIEL BURNS CLUB (GLASGOW).

The Club continues to show a gratifying increase in membership-the number on the roll now being over 100. The Annual Celebration took the form of a Whist Drive and Dance in the Marlborough Rooms, when an attendance of members and friends to the number of 300 was recorded. The proceedings, ably super