gave a hearty invitation to hold the next Conference in that city, and the invitation was unanimously accepted.

A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the meeting.

CIVIC RECEPTION.

On the evening of Friday, 9th September, the delegates were welcomed in the Education Room of the Central Hall by Sir Robert and Lady Bruce, and immediately afterwards they were accorded a civic reception in the Main Hall by the Mayor (Councillor A. H. Domleo), who was accompanied by the Mayoress and a number of Aldermen and Councillors. The platform party was preceded by Piper C. M'Brayne, of Newark, who was in Highland costume. In an interesting reply to the welcome tendered by the Mayor, Sir Robert Bruce mentioned that an edition of Burns's Poems had been printed in Derby in 1844, and as he understood there was no copy of this edition in the Town Library of Derby, he asked the Mayor to accept, on behalf of the community, a copy which he had brought with him. He also conveyed to the Mayor, Aldermen, and Councillors the warmest thanks of the Federation for their gracious welcome to Derby.

MUSICAL RECITAL.

The civic reception was followed by a musical recital sustained by the Chelsea Singers (from London), who submitted an entirely Scottish programme to the manifest delight of their large audience. The singers were dressed in costumes of the Elizabethan period, and presented a very picturesque appearance.

Sir Robert Bruce complimented the singers on their fine performance, and at his call they were awarded a hearty vote of thanks, which was acknowledged by Mr. Bruce Flegg, one of the party.

The singing of "Auld Lang Syne" made a fitting termination to a most enjoyable concert.

LUNCHEON.

At the luncheon which followed the Conference the toast of "The Burns Federation" was proposed by the Mayor, and responded to by Sir Joseph Dobbie.

Sir Robert Bruce gave the toast of the Derby Scottish Association and Burns Club," and expressed the valuable assistance and hospitality Federation on the occasion of its visit. Wilson, President of the Club, replied.

appreciation of extended to the Captain T. H.

MOTOR DRIVES.

The delegates greatly enjoyed two motor tours through the beautiful Derbyshire dales in the vicinity-one, on Saturday afternoon, to Belper, Cromford, Viagellia, Grangemill, Parwich, Alsop-en-le-Dale, Dovedale, Ashbourne, and Kedleston; and the other, on Sunday afternoon, to Matlock, Rowsley, Chatsworth Park, Bakewell, Winster, Grangemill, Ashbourne, and Brailsford.

CHURCH SERVICE.

A special service for the Federation was held in Greenhill Presbyterian Church on Sunday forenoon, and was well attended by the delegates.

"The

The Rev. John Bell, M.A., who conducted the service, took as the subject of his sermon, Burns's poem Vision," and his masterly analysis of the poem made a great impression upon his hearers.

The local arrangements for the Conference were in the hands of a thoroughly competent Committee, and Capt. Charles Carmichael, on whom as Secretary much of the work fell, had the satisfaction of knowing that his arrangements had passed off without a single hitch.

THOS. AMOS, Hon. Secretary.

Balance Sheet for Year ended 8th September, 1927.

GEO. A. INNES, Hon. Treasurer.

DAVID YUILLE,

ADAM MACKAY,} Auditors.

LIST OF

BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES

ON THE

ROLL OF THE BURNS FEDERATION, 1928.

O-KILMARNOCK BURNS CLUB: instituted 1808; federated 1885; 80 members; President, James Richmond; Secretary, Major D. Yuille, Burns Avenue, Kilmarnock.

1-BURNS CLUB OF LONDON: instituted 1868; federated 1885; 300 members; President, Sir Robert Blair, LL.D.; Vice-President, Sir Alexander Gibb, G.B.E., C.B.; Secretary, J. A. Brown, C.E., 11 The Drive, Ilford, Essex; Hon. Treasurer, J. M. S. Lambie; meets in Royal Scots Corporation Hall, Fetter Lane, monthly.

2-ALEXANDRIA BURNS CLUB instituted 1884; federated 1885; 50 members; Hon. President, Sir Iain Colquhoun, Bart.; President, John K. Campbell; Vice-President, John Methven; Secretary, John Burton, Cedar Cottage, Alexandria; Treasurer, James Smith; meets in Village School on last Friday of each month. 3-TAM O'SHANTER BURNS CLUB (GLASGOW): instituted 1860; federated 1885; 100 members; President, Bailie Matthew Armstrong; Vice-President, W. H. Mitchell; Secretary, T. P. Thomson, 32 Barrington Drive, Glasgow, C.4; meets in Burns House Club on second Tuesday of month.

4-CALLANDER BURNS CLUB: instituted 1877; federated 1885; 50 members; President, Donald M'Laren; Secretary, Alexander D. Cumming, Schoolhouse, Callander; Treasurer, James Macdonald; meets in Callander Institute.

7—THISTLE BURNS CLUB (GLASGOW): instituted 1882; federated 1885; 50 members; President, J. Henry; Vice-President, J. Maitland; Secretary, J. Vallance, 57 College Street, Glasgow; Treasurer, J. Eadie; meets at 7 Miller Street, Glasgow.

9-ROYALTY BURNS CLUB (GLASGOW): instituted 1882; federated 1886; 139 members; President, William Jamieson; Vice-President, Murdoch Macrae; Secretary, George F. Howarth, 188 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow.

10-DUMBARTON BURNS CLUB instituted 1859; federated 1886; 77 members; President, Councillor Jas. Campbell; Vice-President, Geo. E. M'Caw; Secretary, J. M. Menzies, 69 High Street, Dumbarton; Treasurer, R. H. Hamilton; meets in Elephant Hotel on 25th January.

14-DUNDEE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1860; federated 1886; 45 members; President, Wm. Davidson Love; Vice-President, Ewan M'Millan; Secretary, H. R. Paton, 37 Union Street, Dundee; Treasurer, Alex. M'Laggan; Curator, R. Ramsay; Librarian, A. M. Davie; meets at 37 Union Street nightly.

18-LIVERPOOL BURNS CLUB instituted 1866; federated 1886; 150 members; President, Dr. W. R. Dalzell, M.A., M.B.; Secretary, W. J. S. Archer, 6 Devonshire Road, Princes Park, Liverpool; meets in Conservative Club on 25th January.

20-AIRDRIE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1885; federated 1886; 130 members; President, Provost Thos. Armour; Vice-President, Dr. Richard Rae; Secretary, James F. Gardner, 56 So. Bridge Street, Airdrie; meets in Lesser Town Hall on 25th January.

21-GREENOCK BURNS CLUB (Mother Club): instituted 1802; federated 1886; 230 members; President, R. A. Clapperton-Stewart, C.A.; Vice-Presidents, Wm. H. Wilson and W. Hillhouse Carmichael; Secretary, Alexander Robertson, 29 Nicolson Street, Greenock; Treasurers, Ritchie & Holmes, C.A.; meets in Club Room, 36 Nicolson Street.

22-EDINBURGH BURNS CLUB instituted 1848; federated 1886; 200 members; President, John Hogben; Vice-President, R. C. H. Morison; Secretary, Neil Morrison, 45 Frederick Street, Edinburgh; Chaplain, Rev. J. Fraser Grahame, D.D.; Bard, Allan Stevenson; Hon. Treasurer, Thos. J. Carbarns.

26-PERTH BURNS CLUB: instituted 1873; federated 1927; 42 members; President, Thomas Hunter, J.P.; Vice-President, Rev. P. R. Landreth; Secretary, T. Harris Hunter, 1 Edin Terrace, Edinburgh Road, Perth; meets in Salutation Hotel on second Thursday of March, October, November, and December.

33-HAGGIS BURNS CLUB (GLASGOW): instituted 1872; federated 1886; 91 members; President, John Nisbet, F.S.I.; Vice-President, Alexander S. Lorimer; Secretary, Burns Andrew, jun., 12 Waterloo Street, Glasgow; meets in Ferguson & Forrester's, 36 Buchanan Street, on second Friday of each month from October to April.

34-CARRICK BURNS CLUB (GLASGOW): instituted 1859; federated 1887; 33 members; President, Archd. Crawford; Vice-President, Geo. Grainger; Secretary, David Sutherland, 123 Frederick Street, Glasgow.

36-ROSEBERY BURNS CLUB (GLASGOW): instituted 1885; federated 1886; 300 members; President, W. J. Merry, M.A., D.Litt. ; Vice-President, T. Stewart Barrie, M.B., Ch.B.; Secretary, Arch. W. Alexander, 275 Bardowie Street, Glasgow, N.; Hon. Treasurer, Andrew Dunn; meets in Burns House Club, 27 India Street, on second Tuesday, monthly, October to April.

37-DOLLAR BURNS CLUB: instituted 1887; federated 1887; 48 members; President, J. Alexander; Vice-President, J. M. Halley; Secretary, David Mitchell, Woodville, Dollar; Treasurer, R. Graham; meets in Castle Campbell Hotel.