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193 5 PRINTED BY WILLIAM HODGE AND COMPANY, LTD. GLASGOW AND EDINBURGH LIST OF CONTENTS PAGE I.-Editorial: Scottish literature in the school 1 Il.-Mrs. Riddel: not Miss Fontenelle - 4 IlL-Obsession 1 by J. G. Horne - 5 IV.-Letters of, and concerning, Robert Burns 6 V.-Burns in the auction-room, 1933-1934 - 12 VI.-The Burns Federation: notes on its founders, by J. P. Dickson - 14 VII.-The Burns Federation at Glasgow, 1934: (a) Civic Reception 21 (b) Reception by Bridgeton Burns Club 24- (c) Church service: sermon on "The influence of religious training on Burns's writings," by Rev. E. Sherwood Gunson, M.A., Hon.C.F. 26 VII I.-Bums's " Esopus to Maria," by J. C. E. 33 IX.-Correspondence of John Syme and Alexander Cunningham, 1789-1811; by J. C. E. (Part II.) 39 X.-Helena Craik on Burns - 52 XI.-Burns's last years, by Professor Franklyn B. Snyder 53 XIl.-The Lochlie litigation and the sequestration of William Burnes, by John McVie 69 XIlI.-Louisa Fontenelle, actress; by Davidson Cook and J. C. E. - 88 XIV.-Proposed mausoleum to Glenbervie forbears of Burns, by Alex. Mutch 94 XV.-Burns associations with India, by Hon. J. S. Henderson 98 XVI. -Readings from Burns's poetry, by Professor F. B. Snyder -. 102 vi LIST OF CONTENTS PAGE Notes, queries, and answers 104 Notices of new books 107 Bibliography 110 Obituary - 113 Burns Club notes 115

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(h) Numerical list of Clubs 011 the Roll 172 (i) Alphabetical list of Clubs on the Roll 209 (k) Notices 2] 2 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS FACING PAGE I.-Robert Burns, by S. E. Wilson after Alex. Nasmyth 1 II.-John Ballantine: miniature (1 by Plimer) 6 IlL-Facsimile of letter from Burns to John Ballantine - 6 IV.-Facsimile of letter from Burns to Captain Grose 10 V.-Facsimile of first page of Minute of the meeting at which The Burns Federation was founded 14 VI.-Major David Yuille, T.D., F.E.I.S., Hon. Treasurer, The Burns Federation 17 VII.-" Esopus to Maria": facsimile of a portion of Syme's copy of Burns's manuscript - 33 VIII.-Mr. John McVie, Hon. Secretary, The Burns Federation 69 IX.-Facsimile of a document in the handwriting of the poet's father - 81 X.-Miss Fontenelle: in the character of "Moggy" in " The Highland Reel" 88 XI. -Tombstones of Burns's forbears in Glenbervie Churchyard 94 EDITORIAL NOTE

The Burns Federation does not accept any responsi­ bility for statements made or opinions expressed in the Burns Ohronicle. The writers are responsible for articles signed by them; the Editor is responsible for articles initialed or signed by him, as well as for those unsigned. Letters and offers of original articles should be addressed to the Editor. Articles offered should be in typescript, with double spacing and on one side of the paper. The article on " Burns's last years" is reprinted here, by permission, from Studies in philology. J. C. EWING.

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SCOTTISH LITERATURE IN THE SCHOOL. It is unnecessary to emphasise the importance for Scots of Scottish literature, both for its own sake and as the embodiment of our history, traditions, manners and customs, and in general of our cultural development. Without a knowledge of it throughout its course our young people cannot realise their country's achievement in letters, art, pure and applied science, and practical affairs, or catch the spirit that has given Scotland an honoured place among the nations. It speaks to us with a voice that we alone can fully understand, and touches strings and stirs associations with a power denied to every other literature. Yet year by year, it is to be feared, its appeal is narrowing. " Burns," wrote Cowper, "loses much of his deserved praise in this country through our ignorance of his language ... His candle is bright, but shut up in a dark lantern. I lent him to a very sensible neighbour of mine; but his uncouth dialect spoiled all; and before he had haH read him through he was quite ram-Jeezled." Owing to well­ known influences, that intimate contact with our litera­ ture which is born of wide knowledge of the vernacular is decaying among our reading classes, who, in presence of the old "makaris" and too often even of the later authors, are" quite ram-Jeezled." Boswell records how hard Lord Chancellor Wedderburn strove to get" rid of the coarse part of the Scotch accent"; and Hume and Robertson took infinite pains to avoid Scottish idioms, with the result that they emasculated their style. But the men of that time had a rich vocabulary in the vernacular; a study of the successive parts of the Scottish National Dictionary shows how many words familiar to them have fallen out of use. A 2 EDITORIAL In what is meant to be read wherever English is spoken a Scottish author must use words and construc­ tions that will be understood, or not misunderstood j but he need not abandon touch with his own vernacular and its literature, and the practical question is how to secure to the rising generation, in an environment that is steadily taking on a more urban character and is thus causing the vernacular to crumble, such a knowledge of the native speech as will secure for our literature under­ standing, interest and enjoyment. Let there be no illusion that this is an easy task. Anglo-Saxon and Early and Middle English are, for all but a fraction of the English, a closed book, and those that have opened it have had to work hard. What is to be done in Scot­ land? The Burns Federation has worked in the cause by means of its competitions, by its efforts to assist the founding of a Chair of Scottish History and Literature in Glasgow University j and by its persistence in pressing on the Scottish Education Department the need for encouraging the study of Scottish literature in the schools. Ten years ago the Department issued a Memo­ randum recommending that the teacher should not dis­ courage the use of the national language by the children in certain circumstances, nor hesitate to use it himself when English fails as a means of communication. The Memorandum also pointed out that "for Scottish children the picturesque story of their own land is peculiarly appropriate, and so are some Scottish songs, poems and ballads. N or should tales and poems of purely local repute be disdained in their native localities, for they lie at the root of popular literature." This was a great step forward, but the latest annual report of the Burns Federation points out that the :Memorandum has not been followed up by including in the Leaving Certi­ ficate Examination Papers questions on Scottish literature. The omission of such questions is obviously discouraging to teachers who have been working on the EDITORIAL 3 lines suggested by the Departmental Memorandum; it means that their patriotic labours receive no recognition. At present the Burns Federation takes great pains to encourage and advance school children's competitions in order to stimulate the teaching and study of Scottish history, literature, art and music, and in these laudable enterprises it is heartily supported by teachers. These competitions are a source of widespread interest, and have done much to promote the objects of the Federa­ tion; but more must be done if the vernacular and its literature are to be preserved. In the first place, pressure must be brought to bear, through Members of Parliament and otherwise, on the Scottish Education Department, to recognise the subject by giving it a distinct place in the Leaving Certificate Examination Papers. This would greatly encourage the study of it. Then, enquiry should be made at the Universities and Training Centres, to ascertain what provision is made there for the study of Scottish language and literature. The cultural subjects of a teaching curriculum are for the most part now studied at the university, and in the case of English there is a special language course. It would be interesting to know whether special attention is directed to the Scottish vernacular, its phonology, accidence and syntax. In schools the grammar lesson might include comparison of English and Scottish usage; this would bring home the fact that the vernacular is a language on the same footing as standard English. In this way the notion that "braid Scots" is a mere vulgar dialect would be effectively countered, and the vernacular put in its proper place as a national language with an honourable lineage and history. There remains the question of a supply of suitable reading matter. The Burns Federation is alive to this, and has appointed a Research Committee to report on material that might be included in text-books. From the eighteenth century onwards there is a copious supply, in 4 EDITORIAL various forms, of prose and poetry from which selections can be made. For the earlier periods and the rarer kinds of literature the publications of the Scottish Text Society, the Bannatyne, Maitland, Roxburghe and Hunterian Clubs are a rich quarry. There is, in fact, an abundance of material at hand to be selected and edited. Remembering the usefulness of the" Penny Poets," one wonders whether it would be possible to produce a similar series of cheap representative anthologies, briefly but adequately edited and so chosen as gradually to cover the whole field. Among these anthologies there should be some composed of extracts from contemporary writers belonging to the successive periods of Scottish history: it is good for pupils to see how men and affairs were viewed by authors of the time.

MRS. RIDDEL: NOT MISS FONTE NELLE.

Dr. James Currie printed in his first edition (1800) of Burns's Works (vol. II, pp. 427-8) a letter from the poet " To Mrs. R * * * * * [Riddel], Who was to bespeak a play one evening at the Dumfries Theatre." Dr. William Wallace and Professor Ferguson suggest that the addressee of the letter was Miss Louisa Fontenelle, the actress. That it does belong to the series penned to Maria Riddel is shown in a letter (July 1800) from that lady to Currie: she writes, "I do not recollect if I observed in my last that, notwithstanding the neatness and elegance of your press, it has been very inaccurate in more places than are noticed in 'the Errata.' For example, to cite one only, there is a. repetition of the words' let me beg of you, my dear Madam,' &0., in a letter of the Bard's to a certain Mrs. R., which is not in the original" ... --See Burns Chronicle, 19~3, p.80. OBSESSION? What gars ye rime in Auld Scots leid Sae sair an' lang, When few there be that read or heed Your auldrife sang? What sweeter tongue can ever hae A lien on me? I'll screeve awa in't, yea or nay, Until I dee. Is't worth your while to carp awa Wi' nane to sing? Forbye, what scouth hae ye ava' On ae gut string? There's aye an anterin chiel can feel The lilt o't yet, An' gar oor hert's bluid race an' reel Wi' sang an' sett. But wae's mel sir, it canna last, Oor Auld Scots tongue; It's fautit, fleer'd at, an' declass'd By auld an' young. When a' oor story is forgot Oor tongue may dee; Fell the affront an' fell the blot Gin that should be! J. G. HORNE. Ruthwell, Durn/riesshire. LETTERS OF, AND CONCERNING, ROBERT BURNS.

Four of the five letters which appear in this issue of the Burns Chronicle are now printed for the first time. The letter to John Richmond appears-incorrectly-in numerous editions of Burns's writings; a draft of the letter to John Ballantine is printed in the editions of Mr. F. H. Allen and Professor Ferguson. The first and the second· of the five are reproduced here by the kind permission of Mr. Jas. B. Ritchie, D.Sc., F.R.S.E., Rector of Ayr Academy, in which the two documents are preserved. No. III has been com­ municated by Mr. John McVie, Hon. Secretary of the Burns Federation. The Hon. J. P. Maclay, M.P., has kindly granted permission for the printing and the repro­ duction in facsimile of No. IV, the letter to Captain Grose. No. V is published by the courtesy of the Trustees of the Burns Cottage at Alloway. The Burns Federation here expresses its thanks for these favours. J. C. E. 1.

TO JOHN BALLANTINE, ESQ., AYR. (With "The Brigs of AUr") Sir, I am no stranger to your friendly offices in my Publication; and had that been the only debt I owed you, I would long since have acknowledged it; as the next Merchant's phrase, dressed up a little, would have served my purpose. But there is a certain cordial, friendly welcome in my reception, when I meet with you; an apparent heart- PM!o. by Russell Geddes, Ayr

J OHN BALLANTINE OF AYR Miniature (? by one of the brothers Plimer) in Ayr Academy

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j Phot#. by Russell Geddes, Ayr

FACSIMILE OF LETTER FROM BUR NS TO JOHN BALLANTINE (Original in Ayr Academy) BURNS LETTERS warm, honest joy at having it in your power to befriend a man whose abilities you are pleased to honor with some degree of applause-befriending him in the very way too most flattering to his feelings, by handing him up to that dear lov'd NOTICE OF THE WORLD-- this, Sir, I assure you with brimful eyes this moment, I have often wished to thank you for, but was as often at a loss·for expression suitable to the state of my heart. God knows I know very little of GREAT FOLKS; and I hope He can be my witness, that for meer GREATNESS I as little care. Worth, in whatever circumstanoes, I prize; but Worth conjoined with Greatness has a oertain irresistible power of attracting esteem. I have taken the liberty to inscribe the inclosed Poem to you. I am the more at ease about this, as it is not the anxiously served up address of the Author wishing to conciliate a liberal Patron; but the honest Sincerity of heart-felt Gratitude. Of its merits I shall say nothing; as I can truly say that whatever applauses it could recieve would not giv,e me so much pleasure as having it in my power, in the way I like best, to assure you how sincerely I am, Sir, your much indebted humble serv" ROBERT BURNS. Mossgiel, 27th 8ept. 1786.

II. EXTRACT FROM A LETTER FROM MR. BURNS TO MR. AIKEN.

I never end a letter to you of late but I think of Mr. Ballantine, tho' how to express that remembrance must be ever a dead point-to assume equality & talk of inclosing Compliments wou'd be a degree of presumption in the Bard that I hope the Man is incapable of, but 8 BURNS LETTERS will you tell him that my heart-warm pray'r for him is that he ma.y never have a Drat. on Expectation, Wishes ... on the House of enjoyment returned unaccepted, that as seldom as possible for humanity he may have occasion to discount with the Agents of Remorse, that Happiness may give him a large Cash Acct. in this world, & an Eternal Cart Blanche in the world to come. P.s. Forgive, My honor'd Sir, the impertinence of this Scrawl, it is written after a hard day's labour. if you think I have glanc'd at too much freedom with you in it, impute it to the Affectation of Wit, not to the want of feeling my proper distance.

III.

TO JOHN RICHMOND.

My Dear Richmond, I am all impatience to hear of your fate since the old confounder of right & wrong has turned you out of place, by his journey to answer his indictment at the Bar of the other world. He will find the Practice of that Court so different from the Practice in which he has for so many years been thoroughly hackneyed, that his friends, if he had any connection truly of that kind, which I rather doubt, may well tremble for his sake. His Chicane, his Left-handed Wisdom, which stood so firmly by him, to such good purpose, here, like other accomplices in robbery and plunder, will, now the piratical business is blown, in all probability turn King's evidence, and then The Devil's bagpiper will touch him off, "Bundle and go." If he has left you any legacy, I beg your pardon for all this; if not, I know you will swear to every word I have said about him. I have lately been rambling over by Dunbarton & Inverary, and running a drunken race on the side of BURNS LETTERS 9 Loch Lomond with a wild Highlandman; his horse, which had never known the ornaments of iron or leather, zigzagged across before myoId spavin'd hunter, whose name is Jenny Geddes, and down came the Highland­ man, horse & all, and down came Jenny and my Bard­ ship; so I have got such a skinful of bruises & wounds, that I shall at least be four weeks before I dare venture on my Journey to Edinburgh. Not one new thing under the sun has happened in Mauchline since you left it. I hope this will find you as comfortably situated as formerly, or, if Heaven pleases, more so; -but, at all events, I trust you will let me know by Connel how matters stand with you, well or ill. 'Tis but poor consolation to tell the world when, matters go wrong; but you know very well your connection and mine stands on a very different footing. I am ever, My dear Friend, Yours T ROB • BURNS. Mossgiel, 1 July 1187.

IV.

TO CAPTN. GROSE.

Ellisland, Dec. 1st, 1790. Sir, The Post is just going, but 'tis no matter. I am not, God knows, vain of my Composition, & you like intellectual food more substantial than the whipt syllabub of epistolary Compliment. Inclosed is one of the Aloway-kirk Stories, done in Scots verse. Should you think it worthy a place in your Scots Antiquities, it will lengthen n,ot a little the altitude of my Muse's pride. If you do me the honor to 10 BURNS LETTERS print it, I am afraid it will be impossible to transmit me the Proof-Sheets, otherwise I should like to see them. After all, Sir, do by me as I would do by you,or any body; print my piece or not as you think proper. Authors have too often very little to say in the disposal of this world's affairs, but it would be very hard if they should not be absolute in their own Works. Your draught of Kilwinning is finished, but not come to hand. I shall send it you the minute it reaches me. I hope it will answer your wishes, but at all events it has one merit, it will cost you nothing but the Postage. I wish I could give you a more substantial proof, with how much respectful regard & sincere esteem I have the honor to be, Sir, your oblidged humble servt. T ROB • BURNS.

v.

TO MRS. GILBERT BURNS, Mossgill, near Mauchline. Madam, I recieved with concern only to be exceeded by that of your family and his own the melancholy account you send me of your worthy Brother's death. Spite of all the world's admiration, but few knew his real value and still fewer can ever suffer such a loss. I think myself much indebted to you, Madam, for being so attentive as to write me, and still more for the obliging intention Mr. Burns expresses of seeing me, as no body can more sincerely sympathize with his present distress than I do. I hope he too may have a kind of satisfaction in meeting one whose concern is in unison with his own that will compensate the trouble of his coming this length. I am, Madam, your Obliged humble Sert. FRAN. A. DUNLOP. FACSIMILE OF LETTER FROM BURNS TO CAPTAIN GROSE (Original in possession of the Hon. J. P. Maclay, M.P.)

BURNS LETTERS 11

NOTES. I. This letter is printed and reproduced in facsimile from the manuscript, which was bequeathed in 1930 to Ayr Aoademy by the Executors of Major F. N. Innes Taylor. It has not previously appeared in print, though the draft of it­ now preserved in the Alloway Burns Cottage Museum-was printed in the" Large-Paper Edition" of Burns's Complete writings (1927) and in the Clarendon Press edition of Burns's Letters (1931). II. This "extract" from an unknown letter is written (in an unknown hand) on a sheet which is framed with the letter of 27th September, 1786, from Burns to Ballantine. The unknown letter probably belonged to the early Mossgiel pedod. A water-stain has obliterated the word that follows " Wishes." III. This letter is no. 119 in Professor Ferguson's edition of Burns's Letters, with note" MS. not traced." Our print is from a copy of the original made by Richmond and now in the "Grierson Collection "; it differs in several places from previous prints. IV. This hitherto unpublished letter accompanied a manu­ script of " Tam 0' Shanter," offered by Burns to Grose for his Antiquities of Scotland (1789-1791), and is reproduced here in facsimile as well as in print. The" draught of Kilwinning" referred to was doubtless the text intended to accompany the drawing "Kilwinning Abbey" in the Antiquities. See the letter from Grose to Burns printed in 1934 BU1'ns Chronicle, pp. 8-9. V. Printed from the original in the Alloway Burns Cottage Museum. The" worthy Brother" referred to was, of course, the lady's brother-in-law, the poet.

, BURNS IN THE AUCTION-ROOM.

RECORD OF THE MORE IMPORTANT SALES DURING 1933-1934 OF BURNS MANUSCRIPTS AND PRINTED BOOKS.

1. Autograph Memorandum for Provost Edward Whigham, "to get from John French his sets of . . . Old Scots Airs"; undated; initialed; 12 lines on 1 page, 4'. (Sotheby; 19th December, 1933; lot 453) - £4

2. OSWALD (JAMES) The Caledonian pocket com­ panion, containing favourite Scotch tunes, Books 1-12, bound together. [1743-1759.] --Burns's copy; with many tunes marked, and brief comments pencilled in the margin, in his hand; inserted is an autograph note from Burns [to? James Johnson]. (Sotheby; 6th March, 1934; lot 361; purchased by Mr. Gabriel Wells) £340

3. Autograph letter to "Mr. Robert Cleghorn, Saughton Mills, near Edinburgh"; dated "Ellisland, 29th August, 1790"; signed; 2 pp., 4°. (Sotheby; 6th March, 1934; lot 362; purchased by Alloway Burns Monu- ment Trustees) - £245

4. Burns's Poerns: 1st edition, Kilmarnock, 1786, 8° ; bound in green levant morocco; measures 8 X 4i inches. (American Art Association Anderson Galleries, Inc.; 2nd May, 1934; lot 31) - $2,600

5. Autograph note [to ? 'rhomas Sloan]; dated "Ellisland, Friday morn."; signed; 1 page, 12°. CA. A. A. Anderson Galleries, Inc.; 2nd May, 1934; lot 33) $100

I BURNS IN THE AUCTION-ROOM 13 6. Autograph song, "Mark yonder pomp of costly fashion": two verses, each of 12 lines; 1 page, 4°. (A. A. A. Anderson Galleries, Inc.; 2nd May, 1934; lot 34) - $375 7. Autograph letter to "Mr. [Matthew] Morison, Wright, Mauchline "; dated "Isle, 22nd January 1788 [1789]"; signed; 1 page, 4°. (Sotheby; 28th May, 1934; lot 199; pur- chased by " Buchanan ") £48 8. Autograph letter to Captain Francis Grose; dated "Ellisland, Dec. 1st, 1790"; signed; 2t pp., 8°. (Hodgson; 15th June, 1934; lot 917; purchased by Messrs_ Maggs Brothers) £62 This letter is reproduced in facsimile and printed in this issue of the Burns Ohronicle. 9. Autograph letter "To Mr. [Thomas] Whyter, I at Paterson's Inn, Foot of the Pleasance"; .j written at Edinburgh on a Sunday (? in 1 the winter of 1787-88); signed; 1 page, 4°. (Sotheby; 16th July, 1934; lot 207; pur­ chased by Mr. Gabriel Wells) £42 10. Autograph letter to Mrs. Walter Riddell; un­ dated, but written after January, 1794; initialed; It pp., 8°. (Sotheby; 16th July, 1934; lot 207a; purchased by Mr. Gabriel Wells) £30 J. C. E. THE BURNS FEDERATION.

NOTES ON ITS FOUNDERS. In the jubilee year of the Burns Federation it is not inappropriate that its official publication should reproduce in facsimile the page of the Minute-Book bearing the signatures of the gentlemen who were present at the inauguration of what is now a world-wide and influential organisation. In glancing over the names the writer is strikingly impressed by two things. The first is that out of the seventeen gentlemen who attended the meeting on 17th July, 1885, there is only one alive to-day, and he has been out of the Old Country for thirty years or more, namely Mr. Richard Armstrong, of whom a little more anon. The second is that the name of Dr. Duncan M'Naught is conspicuous by its absence. Dr. M'Naught was intimately associated with the Federation from its inception, and was for a long period its esteemed and honoured President. His absence may probably be accounted for by the fact that the meeting was held in Midsummer, when the erudite schoolmaster of Kilmaurs was in all likelihood on holiday. The name of Dr. M'Naught, however, will always be associated with the founding of the Federation. Mr. Colin Rae-Brown, who presided at the first meet­ ing, explained, according to a report in the Kilmarnock Standard, that "the movement had arisen out of the visit of Messrs. Mackay and Sneddon to London when the bust of Burns was unveiled at Westminster." On that occasion Mr. Rae-Brown happened to refer to the centenary celebration of the publication of Burns's Poems to be held in Kilmarnock in 1886, under the pre­ sidency of the Provost, and Mr. Mackay remarked that it would be a good time to set agoing a Federation of Burns Clubs and Societies throughout the world. The /JYf'r. ~~/. /7~ 4 ,

FACSIMILE OF FIRST PAGE OF MINUTE OF THE MEETI NG AT WHICH THE BURNS FEDERATION WAS FOUNDED

NOTES ON ITS FOUNDERS 15 "idea was at once jumped at, and several meetings were held and a draft constitution was drawn up." The constitution was then presented and approved. A few notes about the seventeen gentlemen who attended this meeting (all of whom the writer had the pleasure and privilege of knowing personally) may not be without interest to Burnsians at the present juncture. They are dealt with in the order in which they appear in the sederunt. COLIN RAE-BROWN was well known in literary and artistic circles in London. He was a prolific contributor to newspapers and magazines, and his writings were always characterised by graceful diction and fine felicity of expression. As President of the London Burns Club, he did a great deal to promote and strengthen the Burns cult and Scottish fellowship in the metropolis. He was a man of wide culture and refinement, and a brilliant conversationalist. PETER STURROCK, who was a civil engineer and coal­ master, was in his day a widely known man in the West of Scotland. He took a prominent part in the public life of Ayrshire and particularly of Kilmarnock, in which burgh he held office as Provost for twelve years. For a short time he represented the old Kilmarnock District of Burghs in Parliament. He acted as chairman of the committee which was responsible for the erection of the Burns Monument and Museum in the Kay Park, Kilmarnock, and he was the first President of the Burns Federation. Mr. Sturrock owned the estate of Baltersan in South Ayrshire. WILLIAM DUNNETT, V.D., M.A., was for about fifty years minister of the Laigh Kirk, Kilmarnock, which is referred to by Burns in more than one of his poems. The " Great Mackinlay" was a minister of the Laigh Kirk, and in the auld Kirkyard the remains of Dr. Mackinlay and" Tam Samson," immortalized by the poet in the famous" Elegy," lie side by side. Mr. Dunnett, besides 16 THE BURNS FEDERATION being a faithful and efficient parish minister, took an active part in social and philanthropic work in Kilmarnock. He was an enthusiastic Volunteer, and served for many years as Chaplain to the 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers. JAMES M'KIE was a printer and publisher in Kil­ marnock, and made a good name for himself as a bibliophile. He acquired the business which was carried on by John Wilson, the printer of the first edition of Burns's Poems, and he himself published several editions of the works of the poet. Mr. M'Kie distinguished him­ self as a collector of Burns books, and his valuable library, which was acquired by the Burns Monument Trustees, is now housed in the Museum in the Kay Parle ANDREW JAMES SYMINGTON was born at Paisley, but spent most of his life in Glasgow. Retired from business, he took up literary and artistic studies, and was the friend and correspondent of many distinguished men of letters. He was author of The beautiful in nature, art, and life, Harebell chimes (poems), and Personal reminis­ cences of Carlyle; and contributed to several biographical dictionaries. DAVID SNEDDON, V.D., was for many years Supervisor of Excise at Kilmarnock. He acted for a long time as Secretary of the Kilmarnock Burns Club and of the Burns Federation, in which he also held office as Pre­ sident. A man of unbounded energy, he was a most enthusiastic Burnsian, and in the course of his many activities he prepared a catalogue of the contents of the Burns Library and Museum in Kilmarnock. Some time after he had entered on retirement from his official position in the Excise he was appointed Secretary to the Glasgow and District Wine, Spirit and Beer Trades' Association. For many years he was an officer in the 1st Volunteer Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers. Captain Sneddon died in Central Africa while on a visit to his son.

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MAJOR DAVID YUILLE, 'I. D., F.E.J.S. , HON. TREASURE H, THE BURNS FEDEHATION NOTES ON ITS FOUNDERS 17 JOHN LAW was a well-known Burnsian in his own district of Springburn, Glasgow. He was President of the Springburn Club, and was a welcome guest at club dinners in the West of Scotland. He was a keen student of the poet's works, and could declaim many of his longer productions, such as "Tam 0' Shanter," "The Twa Dogs," and " The Brigs of Ayr " with excellent effect. GEORGE DUNLOP, who was a native of Kilmarnock, was a man of rare literary gifts and attainments. Beginning life as a school teacher, he early turned his attention to journalism, and, becoming a reporter on the staff of the Kilmarnock Standard, rose to be editor and joint­ proprietor of that influential newspaper. He had an extensive knowledge of Ayrshire literature and lore, and edited the Life and works of Hew Ainslie. He was distinguished as a collector of books and manuscripts, and at the time of his death he owned one of the finest and most extensive private libraries in the country. ANDREW CALDERWOOD was a prominent builder in Kilmarnock. He was the contractor for many important buildings, including the Kilmarnock Academy and the Dick Institute. He took an active part in public affairs, having been a member of the Town Council and of the old Kilmarnock Burgh School Board, and for several years he held office as a magistrate. R. S. INGRAM was an eminent architect and was responsible for the designing of many important build­ ings in Ayrshire, including churches, schools, institutes, mansion-houses, etc. Amongst outstanding examples of his work are the Kilmarnock Academy, the Dick Institute, and the Burns Monument in the Kay Park. In the years of his activity he was seldom absent from Kilmarnock Burns Club Suppers. RICHARD ARMSTRONG, already mentioned as the only survivor of the seventeen, for many years carried on the business of Messrs. Charles Armstrong & Sons, hatters and hosiers, Kilmarnock, which had been founded by his B 18 THE BURNS FEDERATION

father. For health reasons ~fr. Armstrong left this country about thirty years ago. In the interval he has been in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, and he is now resident in Wellington, New Zealand. Possessed of varied musical gifts and a keen sense of humour, while in Kilmarnock he was a delightful enter­ tainer a la George Grossmith, and was extremely popular at local social functions. His sister was the first wife of Provost Mackay. ANDREW TURNBULL, who belonged to the Border district, was an accountant, auctioneer and valuator in Kilmarnock. He took a prominent part in public life, and was for many years a member of the Town Council, filling the office of magistrate for two triennial terms. He was an active member of the committee which pro­ moted the movement for the erection of the Burns Monument in the Kay Park. He was for a long time secretary to the old Corn Exchange Company, and along with others did a great deal of speculative building in the town. An enthusiastic freemason, he was the leading spirit in securing the first Masonic Halls in Kilmarnock -these being in John Finnie Street, and now the pro­ perty of the Co-operative Society-before the present Temple in London Road was erected. A trenchant speaker and a fearless critic, Mr. Turnbull has been aptly described as a man "who never failed a friend and never feared a foe." DAVID AIRD was proprietor of the George Hotel post­ ing establishment, and also for some time joint-tenant of the Hotel itself. The" George" is not in existence now; but it was at one time a famous hotel, being fre­ quented by commercial travellers from all parts of the country, and it was the headquarters of the Eglinton Hunt. Mr. Aird provided most of the horses for the members of the Hunt, and he was a prime favourite among the gentry of the West of Scotland. He was a typical Scotsman-pawky, humorous, and extremely NOTES ON ITS FOUNDERS 19 courteous and obliging-and at the time of his retirement from business he received a magnificent public testimonial. JAMES McALISTER, who was a native of Kilmarnock, was a medical practitioner in the town for about fifty years. He was an intense admirer of the poet and a regular attender of the Burns Club Suppers. It will interest younger people to know that he was the father of the late Dr. Wm. McAlister, who also was a successful practitioner in Kilmarnock for well nigh half-a-century. ARTHUR STURROCK, who was a son of Provost Sturrock, was a solicitor and agent of the British Linen Bank in Kilmarnock. He was a keen Volunteer, and for many years Captain of the 1st Battery of the Ayr and Galloway Artillery. THOMAS MCCUI,LOCH was an engineer in Kilmarnock and founder of the Vulcan Iron Works, now non-existent. A man of good public spirit, he served in the Town Council for a time, and held office as a magistrate. Latterly he emigrated to Canada, where he died some years ago; and members of his family are settled there. DAVID MACKAY is last on the list, but by no means the least. His forbears belonged to Sutherlandshire, but he himself was a native of Kilmarnock. The historian of Kilmarnock, Archibald M'Kay, author of many fine poems and ballads, including the world-famous song "Be kind to Auld Granny," was his uncle. David Mackay began his business career with Messrs. William Rankin & Sons, wine merchants, King Street, the head of the firm, Mr. Rankin, being also at that time the postmaster of the town. Ultimately Mr. Mackay became principal of the firm of Messrs. Wm. Wallace & Co., wine merchants, and a notable man in public life. He­ was for a long time a member of the Town Council; and he acted as Treasurer for three years, and Provost for six years. He was the leading spirit in the movement for the adoption of the Public Libraries Act in Kil- 20 THE BURNS FEDERATION marnock, and it was chiefly through his influence that James Dick, Greenhead Works, Glasgow, a native of Kilmarnock, gifted the Dick Institute (Public Library and Museum) to the community of Kilmarnock in memory of his brother Robert. Mr. Mackay also served on the old Burgh School Board, of which he was for some time the Chairman. Mr. Mackay was highly esteemed in Kilmarnock, and he was one of the most popular Provosts the town has ever had. He was a generous patron of the fine arts, and an excellent amateur artist and photo­ grapher. Two of his brothers distinguished themselves in the world of art-R. S. Mackay in portraiture, and James M. Mackay in landscape painting. A gentleman of fine presence, of high intellectual gifts, of genial disposition, and an eloquent platform speaker, Provost Mackay rendered conspicuously good service to the com­ munity, and for years was in the forefront of every movement that was calculated to promote the happiness and welfare of the people. He married as his second wife the widow of James Dick, the donor of the Dick Institute to Kilmarnock, who also has "crossed the bourne." J. P. DICKSON.

NOTE. The writer of this article hopes to deal in next number of the Burns Chronicle with the wonderful growth of the Burns Federation, the notable men who have been its office-bearers, and the salient features of its work during the past fifty years. THE BURNS FEDERATION AT GLASGOW.

CIVIC RECEPTION. The Annual Conference of the Council of the Burns Federation was held at Glasgow on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 7th-9th Septemwr, 1934. The proceedings opened with a civic reception on the Friday evening, the delegates and their lady friends being received in the Satinwood Salon of the City Chambers by the Lord Provost (Mr. Alexander B. Swan), who was accom­ panied by Mrs. Swan. Afterwards the company gathered in the Banqueting Hall, where the Lord Provost, who was supported on the platform by Magistrates and Town Councillors of the city and by office-bearers of the Burns Federation, assured the delegates that the Corporation and the community of Glasgow gave them a hearty welcome to the city. They would be taking in hand next day the real work of the Conference-work pertaining to a man who was born in 1759, and who, perhaps more than any other man, had made the name and fame of Scotland live for ever. When they recog­ nised the lowly position of Robert Burns, when they recognised the tasks which he had in life, they could only wonder that he gave such fine expression, with such a broad outlook, on all the varied phases of human life. They were meeting together to promote further the doric of Scotland, and in their President this year they had one of the greatest missionaries in that particular respect which the Burns Federation ever had. It was always a delight to hear their President use Scottish words and terms for which there was no English equivalent. Some of the beautiful Scottish words used so eloquently by Burns could not be read to-day, even by many scholarly people, without the aid of a glossary. The man who 22 THE BURNS FEDERATION AT GLASGOW could handle the doric like Mr. Macwhannell was a true Scot, and could appreciate to the full the writings of the poet. One of the purposes of the Burns Federation was to encourage the study and use of the vernacular, and they were endeavouring to encourage the knowledge of that language, so full of expression and beauty, among the children of to-day. It was fitting-continued the Lord Provost-that the Federation should meet in Glasgow, so near to the Burns country. Glasgow could not claim to be exactly in the Burns country, but they did not grudge Ayrshire and Dumfries the distinction, because after all they were . only suburbs of the city of Glasgow, and when some of his colleagues in the Town Council were discussing their next Annexation Bill he did not know whether they would want to go the length of Dumfries or stop short at Ayr. He was glad to see so many present to pay tribute and homage to the National Poet. He gladly welcomed them all, and hoped that they would be able to deal satisfactorily with the problems before them, and that the result of their deliberations would be to infuse fresh life and vigour into the various clubs affiliated in the Federation. The President (Mr. Ninian Macwhannell), in thank­ ing the Lord Provost and his colleagues for the cordiality of the welcome which they had extended to the Federa­ tion, said that so far as he could gather it was twenty­ three years since they had had a similar function in Glasgow. Sir Daniel Stevenson was at that time the Lord Provost, but somehow or other he did not occupy the chair, as Mr. Swan was doing that night. No doubt Sir Daniel had another engagement, and had got a colleague to take his place. They were glad to see Sir Daniel Stevenson with them that night, because it was well known that he was a great lover and admirer of Burns. " An' noo, my frien!s," proceeded the President, "I THE BURNS FEDERATION AT GLASGOW 23 dinna ettle to taigle ye the nicht, because the time is limited, and ye hae muckle to see and muckle to hear, and I hope muckle to eat and muckle to drink." He then recalled some of the associations of Burns with Glasgow. There was, he said, a good deal of fiction written about the visits the poet paid to the city. They were assured, however, from his own letters that Burns was at least five times in Glasgow. On the first occasion he called on John Smith, bookseller, and he asked him how many copies of the second edition of his (Burns's) Poems he had. Smith said he had no copies, and Burns, a little astonished, undertook immediately to put that right. He wrote to his publisher in Edinburgh to send fifty copies at once. It was of interest to know that the present firm of Messrs. John Smith and Son, Ltd., St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, were the direct representatives of that John Smith. Glasgow at that time subscribed in advance for over two hundred copies of the second edition of the Poems. In the second letter reference was made to Dr. John Moore, father of General Sir John Moore. Dr. Moore was introduced to Burns by Mrs. Dunlop, and became a great friend of the poet. In that particular letter Burns referred to the history of his own life which had gone amissing. Dr. Moore got that history afterwards, and those who wanted to know Burns should read it along with his works. By so doing they would obtain a good understanding of Burns. The third letter was to the effect that Burns was spending the night in the Black Bull Inn. That inn was situated in Argyle Street, at the corner of Glassford Street. There would be found at the spot a plate commemorating that and other visits to Glasgow. Burns had met there his brother William and his friend Brown from Irvine. The reference to that visit occurred in one of the letters to " Clarinda." In the other two letters there was not much information other than that Burns was in Glasgow. In commenting on other Burns associations with the 24 THE BURNS FEDERATION AT GLASGOW city, the President spoke of the residence in Glasgow of Alexander Findlater, following the period he had been Supervisor of Excise at Dumfries. Findlater was buried in North Street Cemetery, and after his grave had lain neglected for eighty-four years the Sandyford Burns Club erected upon it a simple artistic stone, which was well worth seeing. The stone had been handed over to the custody of the Corporation by the present Senior Magistrate, Bailie Roberton, a most enthusiastic Burnsite. Two other Glasgow connections with the poet were that John Wilson, the prototype of "Dr. Horn­ book," was buried in Gorbals, and that Betty Burns, a daughter of the poet, was buried at Pollokshaws. Mr. W. King Gillies, LL.D., President of the Edin­ burgh Ayrshire Association, also expressed thanks to the Corporation for their reception. It could be affirmed, he said, that the children at school to-day were receiving rather more attention in the study of Burns literature than did their fathers and mothers before them. The Federation were greatly encouraged by teachers in this effort to popularise the works of Burns at the right period in life. A concert of Scottish song was afterwards given in the Council Hall by Glasgow Select Choir; and dancing took place in the Banqueting Hall, music being provided by Mr. Wilson's Orchestra.

RECEPTION BY BRIDGETON BURNS CLUB. On the Saturday evening the delegates and their friends were entertained to supper in the Grosvenor Restaurant by Bridgeton Burns Club. Mr. C. Jago Gregg, President of the Club, was in the chair. Mr. John D. MacIntyre, Past-President of the Club, proposing the toast of "The Burns Federation," remarked that during its existence of almost fifty years the Federation had increased greatly in power and THE BURNS FEDERATION AT GLASGOW 25 strength, and had extended its operations all over the world. Speaking of the varied activities of the Federa­ tion, he referred to the fact that last year more than 30,000 children took part in the school competitions for the singing of Burns's songs. To have planted a song in the hearts of 30,000 children was no small achievement in itself. The President of the Federation, in reply, said that every bairn in Scotland should be able to speak Scots. The Federation was doing its utmost to promote that object, and had appointed a committee to make a selec­ tion of Scots verse for use in schools. He acknowledged the work which "Brigton" Burns Club had accom­ plished in the promotion of the vernacular in the schools. They had shown a splendid example to other clubs. Sir Joseph Dobbie proposed the toast of "Bridgeton Burns Club.?' He paid tribute to the Club for its strong support of the Burns movement, observing that out of some 30,000 children who competed for prizes given by the Federation 12,600 were from the Bridgeton area. That, he thought, justified him in saying that the Qlub occupied the most prominent place among the clubs in the Federation. The Chairman, replying, said that the Bridgeton Club claimed to be th.e largest Burns Club in the world. He was more concerned, however, that they should be one of the most active. That part of Glasgow where their Club was founded had in recent years come into the lime­ light as a small Chicago. He advised them not to believe that description of Bridgeton. Their Club, in a humble way, was doing good work in, that area. He had heard a packed hall of school children rendering" Auld Lang Syne" and "God Save the King" with such volume and vigour as would have made them tingle with pride and patriotism. Sir Robert Wilson proposed "The Corporation of Glasgow," to which the Lord Provost replied. 26 THE BURNS FEDERATION AT GLASGOW An excellent musical and elocutionary programme was sustained by members of Bridgeton Club; and two vocalists of national repute-Mr. Alexander MacGregor and Miss Phemie Marquis (Mrs. Colquhoun)-also con­ tributed to the evening's enjoyment. Each of the delegates at the Reception received a souvenir of the occasion in the shape of a handsome French clay pipe, the head being a cast of the poet, and the mouthpiece of ebony.

CHURCH SERVICE.

"THE INFLUENCE OF RELIGIOUS TRAINING ON BURNS'S WRITINGS " : SERMON BY REV. E. SHERWOOD GUNSON.

Many of the delegates attended a special service in Glasgow Cathedral on the Sunday forenoon. The service was conducted by the Rev. E. Sherwood Gunson, M.A., F.S.A.Scot., Hon. C.F., minister of New Monkland Parish Church, Airdrie. Taking as his text, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord" (Joshua, . xxiv, 15), Mr. Sherwood Gunson said- The influence of a religious atmosphere in a child's home is felt throughout his whole after life. It uncon­ sciously moulds his character and fashions his actions. He can never entirely rid himself of it, try as he may. Joshua, the successor of Moses, had been brought up as a boy in a home where religion was a part, and an important part, of everyday life. Its sanctifying influences had made him the man he was. Now, ripe in years and honours, his loyalty to Jehovah is an out­ standing feature of his career. The declension of enthusiasm among the people for the Hebrew religion, and the tendency towards idolatry which had manifested itself, had alarmed him. So he had summoned the tribes to a gathering at Shechem, and there had called upon INFLUENCE OF RELIGIOUS TRAINING 27 them to make a deliberate choice. Standing before that great array, without hesitation he intimated his own choice, and so gave to his people a heroic lead: "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." And I think that we are entitled to trace back that decision to the influence of his childhood's godly home. The environment of that home gave to Israel, in course of time, its Jehovah impassioned leader. Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ became a member of a pious Jewish family. Its religious traditions ann observances undoubtedly exercised a strong influence on the development of His mind. It is a significant fact that Mary's hymn, the" Magnificat," embodies thoughts which are echoed again and again in the teaching of Jesus. The childhood of Jesus was spent in a home of pious refinement, and He carried the influence of that home life right to the end of His public career. Even to one so holy and sinless as Jesus of Nazareth, the religious atmosphere of His early home was like a sweet fragrance which clung about Him through all His after life. I desire now to show that a similar influence exercised a restraining hand on the wayward impulses of that great genius, our national bard, and inspired many of his noblest poems. Indeed, if you take away the poems which contain religious references from the works he produced, the remainder would be alarmingly impoverished. Robert Burns was brought up in a religious home. His worthy father was of a religious turn of mind, a fine specimen of a godly, upright Scotsman. In theological outlook he was ahead of his times, broad-minded and tolerant. There is in existence a little manual of religious belief, in the form of a dialogue between a father and his son, composed by him for the use of his children, a really remarkable produc­ tion for those times, in which the benevolence of his heart is laid bare. I will give one extract to illustrate his method of imparting religious instruction to his 28 INFLUENCE OF RELIGIOUS TRAINING youthful family-the old Socratic method of question and answer. The son puts the question: "If God be possessed of all possible perfection, ought not we then to love Him, as well as fear and serve Him?" The answer is: "Yes; we ought to serve Him out of love: for His perfections give us delightful prospects of His favour and friendship; for if we serve Him, out of love, we will endeavour to be like Him, and God will love His own image, and if God love us, He will rejoice over us to do us good." Such was the teaching our bard was accustomed to in his early days in a humble home where Bible reading and family worship were regularly exercised. Is it any wonder that the influence of that early environment was always with him, and that he strikes the religious note again and again in poem, and letter, and life? On the last day of July, 1786, his Poems, chiefly in the Scottish dialect, were published. The first review I know of speaks appreciatively of them, and singles out one for special mention. The reviewer writes: '" The Cotter's Saturday Night' is, without exception, the best poem in the collection." We may not agree with that estimate, but certainly it has proved itself to have more popular appeal than anything else he wrote. In this exquisite picture of Scottish peasant life the poet pays noble tribute to his father. The poem is true to the man it commemorates and to the atmosphere which he created. Who once having read it can ever forget the picture of William Burnes and his family engaged in their evening devotions? "The chearfu' Supper done, wi' serious face They round the ins-Ie form a circle wide; The Sire turns o'er, WI' patriarchal grace, The big ha'-Bible, ance his Father's pride: His bonnet rev'rently is laid aside, His lyart hafl'ets wearing thin and bare; Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide, He wales a portion with judicious care; And 'Let us worship God'! he says with solemn air." ON BURNS'S WRITINGS 29 That picture the bard carried in his heart to the end, and he did his best to reproduce it at Ellisland and in his home at Dumfries. How well he must have read the Scriptures, after the fashion of his father! For when he was gone, and " Bonnie Jean" carried on the tradition, we are told that his son William was in the habit of remarking, "Mother, I cannot see those sublime things in the Bible that my father used to see." The father was a constant reader of the Bible, and the vision tarried with him. In this poem Burns mentions the Psalm tunes which were his favourites, and evidently were most commonly used at family worship in those days-

"Perhaps Dundee's wild-warbling measures rise, Or plaintive Martyrs, worthy of the name j Or noble Elgin beets the heaven-ward flame, The sweetest far of Scotia's holy lays."

All these fine old tunes, described in such apt phrase by the bard, ar'e happily restored to us in the Revised Hymnary in the old form with which he was probably familiar. No finer advice regarding the regulation of daily life was ever tendered to any young man than Burns gives in his Epistle to Andrew Aiken, where, after dwelling on the necessity for worship, the avoidance of hypocrisy and the danger of the pleasures of life getting too strong a hold, he concludes with a plea for the cultivation of the habit of prayer-

"But when on Life we're tempest-driv'n­ A conscience but a canker- A correspondence fix'd wi' Heav'n Is sure a noble anchor! "

And never were the immortal words of St. J ohn­ " Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God, and everyone that loveth is born of God"-used to greater 30 INFLUENCE OF RELIGIOUS TRAINING effect than in those four lines from" A Winter's Night," a profound interpretation of the teaching of Christ- "But deep this truth impress'd my mind: Thro' all His works abroad, The heart benevolent and kind The most resembles God."

And Burns was echoing the generous teaching which he had received from his father early in life, and recalling the teaching of a greater Teacher, the Man of Galilee: "Judge not that ye be not judged," when he penned one of the most comprehensive statements of Christian doctrine ever written- "Who made the heart, 'tis He alone Decidedlv can try us: He knows each chord, its various tone, Each spring, its various bias: Then at the balance let's be mute, We never can adjust it; What's done we partly may compute, But know not what's resisted."

And so throughout his poetic utterances you find him striking the religious note, sometimes loud and clear, sometimes more remotely, always showing how the influence of an early religious training inspired his theme and enabled him to soar on the twin wings of love and religion to heights to which he otherwise would never have attained. I cannot imagine an irreligious Robert Burns. In his boyhood's home Robert Burns had learned that religion was not merely a creed to be believed, but a life to be lived. He had read the words of Him who said, "I condemn thee not, go, sin no more," and he strove to be generous in his judgments of his fellow­ men. He always sought out the best in a companion's character and magnified it. He had a clear conception of the attitude a Christian should adopt towards human ON BURNS'S WRITINGS 31 frailty, and he strove to act in the spirit of his own magnanimous lines-

"Then ~ently scan your brother man, Still gentler sister woman; Tho' they may gang a kennin wrang, -To step aside is human." The greatest thing about the poet, the thing never to be forgotten, was his abounding humanity. For him to hear the call of need was to give; to see the necessity for help was to succour; to look upon the down-trodden was to make their cause his own. I have read that, return­ ing home to his house in the Vennel, Dumfries, one stormy night after dark, he tripped over a poor beggar woman, huddled together, nigh insensible, drenched and shivering, almost on his own doorstep. The forlorn outcast was carefully carried into his house and sheltered under the poet's hospitable roof until the morning, when, fed, rested, and recovered, she was able to pursue her way. So a modern Samaritan walked the streets of Dumfries unrecognised, but out of the darkness, methinks, a voice like the sound of many waters whispered joyfully through the whirling winds, "I was an hungered, and ye gave Me meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave Me drink; I was a stranger, and ye took Me in." The wonderful series of letters which he left behind again and again reveal his inner thoughts on the great verities of life, thoughts which were born in childhood's days in his father's home. Writing to "Clarinda," he displays his theological breadth of mind in the sentence, "I firmly believe that every honest, upright man, of whatever sect, will be accepted by Deity.'! He gives to Miss Chalmers his opinion of the Bible in these words: "I am here under the care of a surgeon with a bruised limb. I have taken tooth and nail to the Bible, and have got through the five books of Moses, and half-way in Joshua. It is really a glorious book." While to Mrs. 32 INFLUENCE OF RELIGIOUS TRAINING Dunlop he confesses, "Religion has not only been all my life my chief dependence but my dearest enjoyment. A mathematician without religion is a probable character; an irreligious poet is a monster." And he reveals to her his innermost heart when he writes of the life hereafter: "I hope and believe that there is a state of existence beyond the grave, where the worthy of this life will renew their former intimacies, with this endear­ ing addition, that we meet to part no mpre." In this belief of childhood's years, strengthened by the passage of time, he faced death when it came with unflinching fortitude, and so passed to where "Behind the cloud, the sunset gold, Beyond the dark, the dawn." Like the Israelites in the days of Joshua, we as a nation have to make a choice between materialism and religion-the worship of self or the religion of Christ. We, too, have witnessed in our day a sad declension in loyalty to the eternal verities, and a strong drift towards making life a mere pursuit after the satisfaction of the senses. Spiritual values are totally neglected by vast numbers. What will our future be if this drift goes on? As a people we will become like men "completely unguided, without faith, without conviction, without moral or religious ideals, whose materialism chokes their highest initiative and makes sterile their best energies." Can we stand by and calmly tolerate such a possibility? Has the time not come, for the sake of our young people, to make a determined attempt to restore a religious atmosphere into our Scottish homes, and to let the world know clearly where we stand, that for us the choice is made, and it is Joshua's choice, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord? "

BURNS'S" ESOPUS TO MARIA.!'

The poem entitled " Epistle from Esopus to Maria" was first printed by Allan Cunningham, in his edition of Burns's Works published in 1834. Cunningham had nothing to say regarding the incident which occasioned the piece, though he identified "Esopus" as James Williamson the actor, and "Maria" as Mrs. Walter Riddel. More than twenty years later (in 1857) Robert Chambers supplied the omission. He told of an extra­ ordinary adventure which Williamson and his company had, while performing at Whitehaven early in 1794. The Earl of Lonsdale-" the bad Earl, whose violence, arrogance, despotism and caprice rose almost to the point of madness," says W. E. H. Lecky, the historian-com­ mitted the whole company to prison as vagrants. Burns heard of the incident, and saw in the association of the player with two objects of his aversion an opportunity of striking both with one blow. He conceived the idea of the epistle, as written by Williamson in his White­ haven prison to the lady whose society he had lately enjoyed. (Chambers-Wallace Edition, IV, 80.) Some further details are given by Messrs. Henley and Henderson. (Centenary Edition, II, 354.) Modelled upon Pope's" Eloisa to Abelard," the poem -consisting of 81 lines-was printed by Cunningham from Burns's manuscript. None of the editors who have followed in Cunningham's wake saw a manuscript of the piece-that from which Cunningham printed seems to have disappeared-and so had to accept his text, though clearly inaccurate and disconnected. A copy of a manu­ script of the" Epistle '!-in an unknown hand and dated 1815-which came to light some years ago did no more than provide a number of variations from Cunningham's text; but a copy of another manuscript, now in the c BURNS'S "ESOPUS TO MARIA" " Hornel Collection" at Kirkcudbright, makes clear that which has hitherto been obscure. This copy of one of Burns's manuscripts of the " Epistle" is included in the material which provided the article on " Burns epigrams" in the Burns Chronicle of 1932. It is in the hand of John Syme, intimate of the poet at Dumfries, and is headed "Fragment-part description of a Correction house." A note which follows that title indicates that this copy is an extension-it was doubtless also a revision-of a version which appears to be unknown. This Syme manuscr~t does not differ greatly from the printed version; but it contains two lines which do not appear in Cunningham's text; these come between his lines 46 and 47, and read "What slander nam'd her seeming want of art The :Ilimsey wrapper of a rotten heart? '! By the kind permission of the late Mr. Hornel, the text and the notes of the Syme copy are printed here page for page and verbatim et literatim. The variations from Cunningham's text, and also the notes, which appear on the copy of the manuscript made in 1815 are printed below. J. C. E.

VARIATIONS FROM CUNNINGHAM'S TEXT, IN THE MANUSCRIPT DATED 1815. Line 1: From dank and noisome vaults and frowsy cells 3: Where jealous turnkeys make the portal fast " 4: Then deal from iron hands the spare repast " 11: From such dire scenes those wretched lines I date " 19: Though crimp'd and crispt by Harry's* nicest care " 20: Like boary bristles to erect and stare " 31: I see thee court the first of Irish sonst " 61: Why, Lonsdale, thus on us thy vengeance pour " 62: Must earth no rascal but thyself endure " 64: And make one vast monopoly of Hell " 61: And must no tiny sin to others fall " * Mrs. Riddel's footman. t A strapping, impudent Irish lieutenant in Dumfries. BURNS'S .. ESOPUS TO MARIA" 35

FRAGMENT-PART DESCRIPTION OF A CORRECTION HOUSE The whole letter is now extended as follows-addre8sed to Ma'f'ia-

[Page 1] From these drear solitudes & frowzy Cells, Where Infamy with sad repentance dwells; Where Turnkeys make the jealous portal fast, Then deal from iron hands the spare repast; [5] Where truant 'prentices, yet young in sin, blush at the curious stranger peeping in ; Where strumpets, relics of the drunken roar, Resolve to drink-nay half, to whore-no more; tiny Where "'~&Bt thieves, not destined yet to swing, [10] Beat hemp for others riper for the string:­ From these dire scenes my wretched lines I date, To tell Maria her Esopus' fate. " Alas, I feel I am no actor here! " } this should come in a.t top Tis real Hangmen real scourges bear. of next page [15] Prepare, Mxxxx, for a horrid tale Will turn thy very rouge to deadly pale; Will make thy hair, tho erst from gypsey poll'd, By Barber woven & by Barber sold, twisted smooth by Tho -erilBfl'a &J UiiSiS'd with. Harry's· nicest care, [20] Like Boary bristles to erect and stare. * her Serva.nt. 36 BURNS'S "ESOPUS TO MARIA"

[Page 2] The Hero of the mimic scene, no more I start in Hamlet, in Othello roar; Or haughty Chieftan, mid the din of arms, In highland bonnet woo Malvina's charms; [25] While Sans Culotes stoop up the mountain high

And steal from me Maria's prying eye. d I ress. Blest highland Bonnet! once my proudest -gee.&t Now, prouder still, Maria's temples press! I see her wave thy tow'ring plumes afar, [30] And call each Coxcomb to the wordy war. I see her face the first of Ireland's Sons,­ And even out-irish his Hibernian bronze. The Crafty Colonelt leaves the tartan'd lines For other wars, where He a hero shines: [35] The hopeful youth,3 in Scottish Sena.te bred, but not Who owns a B-y's heart without the head, Comes, 'mid a string of coxcombs, to display That veni, vidi, vici is his way. The shrinking Bard' adown an alley sculks, [40] And dreads a meeting worse than Woolwich hulks­ Tho' there his heresies in Church and State Might well award him Muir & Palmer's fate:

* Captn. R.G. tCol. MoD- 3. B.M-d 4. R.B. BURNS'S .. ESOPUS TO MARIA" 37

[Page 3] undaunted, Still she, llBheeded, reels & rattles on, And dares the public like a noontide sun! [45] What scandal call'd Maria's janty stagger The ricket reeling of a crooked swagger? What slander nam'd her seeming want of art The flimsey wrapper of a rotten heart- Whose spite['s] e'en worse than Burns's venom when [50] He dips in gall unmixed his eager pen, And pours his vengeance in the burning line 1 Who christen'd thus Maria's Lyre divine, The idiot strum of vanity bemused, And e'en th' abuse of poesy abused? [55] Who called her verse a parish workhouse, made For motely, foundling fancies, stolen or strayed? A workhouse! ah, that sound awakes my woes, • And pillows on the thorn my racked repose! In durance vile here must I wake and weep, [60] And all my frowzy Couch in sorrow steep; That straw where many a rogue has lain of yore, And vermin'd Gypseyslitter'd heretofore. 38 BURNS'S "ESOPUS TO MARIA"

[Page 4] Why, L-dale, thus thy wrath on Vagrants pour? Must Earth no Rascal save thyself endure? [65] Must thou alone in crimes immortal swell, And make a vast Monopoly of Hell ? Thou know est the Virtues cannot hate thee worse; The Vices also, must they club their curse? Or must no tiny sin to others fall, [10] Because thy guilt['s] supreme enough for all ? Maria, send me too thy griefs and cares; In all of thee, sure, thy Esopus shares. As thou at all mankind the flag unfurls, Who on my fair one Satire's vengeance hurls? [75] Who calls thee pert, affected, vain Coquette, A wit in folly and a fool in wit? Who says that Fool alone is not thy due, And quotes thy treacheries to prove it true? Our force united on thy foes we'll turn [80] And dare the war with all of woman born: For who can write and speak as thou & I -­ My periods that decyphering defy, And thy still matchless tongue that conquers all reply?

The foregoing is quite private CORRESPONDENCE OF JOHN SYME AND ALEXANDER CUNNINGHAM, 1789-1811. This second instalment of the correspondence of two intimate friends of Burns-one living at Dumfries, the other at Edinburgh-covers the eventful month of July 1796, and furnishes interesting details of the poet's last illness, of his death and funeral, and of the arrangements made on behalf of his widow and children by his trustees. It is probable that some letters written between 24th February and 17th July, 1796, are missing from the series; one such, from Cunningham, is referred to in Syme's letter (No. XX) of the latter date. None of the ten letters included in this portion of the correspondence has previously been printed, with the exception of one which found its way into newspapers through a gross breach of faith. Publication of the correspondence will be continued in next issue of the Burns Chronicle. J. C. E. xx

JOHN BTYE TO ALEXANDER OUNNINGHAM Dumfries, 17 July 1796. I had your favor covering letter to the Bard, which I delivered personally. He, poor fellow, is in a very bad state of health. I really am extremely alarmed, not only by the cadaverous aspect and shaken frame of Burns, but from the accounts which I have heard from the first Faculty here. But I entertain strong hopes that the vigor of his former stamina will conquer his present illness, and that, by care and the attention and advice he receives from Dr. Maxwell, he will recover. I do not mean to alarm you, but really poor Burns is very ill. However, do not say whence you heard so. You are doing him a great kindness and benefit, and I am sure it is well bestowed. I cannot allow myself to imagine the business will fail, for God forbid there should any rule of office that could not be dispensed with on such an occasion as the present . . • 40 SYME·CUNNINGHAM CORRESPONDENCE

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JOHN SYME TO ALEXANDER CUNNINGHAM Dumfries, 19 July 1796, noon. I wrote you last Sunday, and mentioned that our friend Burns was very ill. I conceive it to be a task (you would not forgive me did I omit it) to mention now, that I believe it is all over with him. I am this minute come from the mournful chamber in which I have seen the expiring genius of Scotland departing with Burns. Dr. Maxwell told me yesterday he had no hopes; today the hand of Death is visibly fixed upon him. I cannot dwell on the scene. It overpowers mtr-yet gracious God were it thy will to recover him I He had life enough to acknowledge me, and Mrs. Burns said he had been calling on you and me continually. He made a wonderful exertion when I took him by the hand­ with a strong voice he said "I am much better today-I shall be soon well again, for I command my spirits and my mind. But yesterday I resigned myself to death." Alas, it will not do. My dear friend Cunningham, we must think on what can be done for his family. I fear they are in a pitiable condition. We will here exercise our benevolence, but that cannot be great, considering the circumscribed place &c. In the metropolis of Scotland, where men of Letters and affiuence, his acquaintances and admirers, reside, I fondly hope there will be bestowed on his family that attention and regard which ought to flow from such a source into such a channel. It is superfluous in me to suggest such an idea to 1/0U. I will write you whenever any alteration of the case takes place. Meantime, I feel from my soul I can give you no hopes ... [p.s.]-The illness is-the whole system debilitated and gone, beyond the power (perhaps) of man to restore.

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ALEXANDER OUNNINGHAM TO JOHN SYME 37 George Street, rEdinburgh,] 20 July 1796. I sit down to write you in the deepest melancholly from the receipt of your obliging favour concerning poor Burns. Alas I I could say much on the subject-to rush to the burn- SYME·CUNNINGHAM CORRESPONDENCE 41 ing point, something must be done for his family here and every where. It decidedly occurs to me, 1st. a Subscription for his Wife and Infant family-and afterwards the Sale of his posthumous works, Letters, Songs, &c., to a respectable Lonaon Bookseller. All that can be done shall be done by me. We must do the thing instantaneously and while the pulse of the Public will beat at the name of Burns. Pray do you know or can you inform yourself if he Sold the Copy right of his Work to Creech. I suspect not " this would be a great fund. Creech must not be consulted or dealt with. How Burns could give him some of his late MSS. appears unaccountable upon every human principle. To you and Dr. Maxwell he owes much. Indeed, I think it was a man doing himself an honour to serve Burns, and it reflects disgrace on the Eighteenth Century to have allowed . him to live and die in poverty. I pray you leave me not in suspense, but write every thing; the most trivial occurrence is interesting upon such an occasion. XXIII

JOHN SYME TO ALEXANDER CUNNINGHAM Dumfries, 21 July 1796. Burns departed this morning at 5 o'Clock. I will not enlarge on the mournful subject. Indeed, I can say no more at present on this event. But referring you to the hints I threw out in my last respecting his family &c., I leave to your active humanity and to the friendship you felt for our departed friend, to move the matters you judge proper. I dined yesterday with the Dumfries Club here, an . association of the first and best gentlemen in this country. Mr. Miller of Dalswinton presided. We had the approach­ ing melancholy subject under discussion, and I have reason to believe that Mr. Miller will take an active concern. I mentioned to him a fact which he can be of use in. When Burns was in danger of losing his place from the high run of party prejUdices or opinions, Mr. Erskine of Marr wrote him a noble letter saying that a handsome provision should be made for him. To this Burns wrote as noble an answer as could come from a man. Now Mr. Erskine I fain hope will have the generousity of considering the farTllily of the Scotch Bard; and the man of superior parts, Mr. Miller, you know, is connected with Marr.l But the more the better to be at work on this liberal plan. Our friend W. Dunbar, Mr. Thomson, and such others 42 SYME·CUNNINGHAM CORRESPONDENCE as were the intimates of the Bard should all, for the honor of their country as well as from every motive of personal love and gratitude, take an active concern. I cannot allow myself to ~hink that the Members of the University will be torpid upon the occasion. A monument must be raised over his grave here. The fame of his writings will preserve the memory of his genius. Think of a good design for the monument. An attempt will be made to pay that tribute on the mournful event to be mentioned in our Dumfries Newspaper, which we trust will not be a common place narrative. But as our paper is not published till Tewesday next, it may be late before it can appear in Edinburgh. I therefore would wish that some attention should be paid to the account which may appear in the Edinburgh papers before that time. I have written this in a very desultory manner, being quite shaken myself by a variety of distressful emotions which the direful event has occasioned. Adieu.

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ALEXANDER OUNNINGHAM TO JOHN BYME 37 George Street, 22 July 1796. Upon the receipt of your mournful letter this Morning, I waited on Professor Dugald Stewart as the most likely Man to direct my steps and second my wishes with respect to the family of Poor Burns. I found all the sympathy I had anticipated and every degree of friendship and Interest that could be expected. We went to Sir William Forbes &; Co. and Mansfield's who, altho' against their rule to an Individual (for they never hesitate in public Charities to give their aid), have allowed their respectable Names to appear, and by whom and the Booksellers a Subscription is to be opened for the Widow of Burns and her numerous family.2 We have been together all day on the business. Mr. S. is to write to London, to Strahan and Cadell, to see what can be done with the Scotch Clubs and the Public at large; he is likeways to interest his friends in Airshire, and we have it further in contemplation to apply to Mr. Secretary Dundas, to see what can be done to obtain a small pension. It has not been in my power to wait on Mr. Erskine of Marr, which I will do tomorrow. Some days ago, when I mentioned Burns situation to him, he gave me a Oarte blanch to put him down for what I pleased. We must proceed, however, with Caution. SYME·CUNNINGHAM CORRESPONDENCE 43 Mr. T[homson] has kindly undertaken to announce the Death to the Public. I~ will appear perhaps ~omorrow or Monday, and I dare say from his pen something very elegant will be said. 3 Another friend of mine has kindly undertaken to manage the matter at Glasgow. Were you to write J. Currie at Liverpool, something handsome may be expected. We are quite at a loss how to begin the Subscription. Pray write me in Course what Mr. Miller &c. &c. mean to give. We will probably put them in our list as an Example. The Medium however must be struck. Creech himself informed us today that he has the Copy right exclusive to Burns's first publication. More of this in my next. My own idea for the post­ humous works would be Cadell of London and our friend Elphinston Balfour here. It will raise a great Sum. His Poem" will make one Volume, and his Letters, which are admirable, another. If in the anxiety of my heart to be useful to the Memory of Burns by serving his family I have err'd, I will be forgiven by you and his friends in Dumfries. I flatter myself I will meet no blame, for I can have none but a good motive. " A generous friendship no true medium knows, " Burns with one love" &c. Of the Monument simplicity and Elegance are to be studied. His works will never die. What remains in MSS. Mr. Stewart has kindly undertaken the revisal. In haste.

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JOHN SYME TO ALEXANDER CUNNINGHAM Dumfries, 23 July 1796, noon. I have this minute yours of 20th, and as you wish to hear extempore occurrences I shall indulge you at present by hastily running over those circumstances iWhich I have arranged for the dignity and splendor of the Bard's funeral obsequies. They take place on Monday at one o'Clock. His corps to be privately carried to the Town hall early in the morning. The street from thence to ~he Churchyard to be lined on each side by the regiment of Cinqueport Cavalry and that of the Angus shire Fencibles. A Funeral party of the Volunteers, who are to fire over his grave, march with arms reversed in front of the procession, but preceded by the bands of music of these Regiments playing the Dead March. The body of Volunteers, in full uniform, with crapes on arm, but without accoutrements, sustain the Bier. The drums of the 44 SYME-CUNNINGHAM CORRESPONDENCE Corps muffied &c. follow it. The Magistrates in a body next, and all the Citizens and neighbouring gentry. The Bells are to toll. This will surely be a grand and proper parade and solemnity. All ranks have testified the readiest dispositions to the above. The Gentlemen are to meet soon and form some plan for the benefit of the family. But this I cannot suppose will be great. I have written proper letters to Col. Fullarton and such like of his great friends. The same has been done to people in London. Edinburgh is left to you. Mind to apply to Nicol, late, or it may be presently, of the High School. He is an ardent man, and one devoted to our friend &c. I could never learn who had the Copy right of his printed Poems, but I think I have heard him say with regret he had given that birthright for a mess of porridge. If Creech has it I am sure he has made amply by it. He should unquestion­ ably now give it to the helpless family, and this might be made a very productive fund. Let this be tried thro a proper channel, and should Creech not consent let him be gibbetted to all eternity. There is surely a number of MSS., but of this hereafter. You will see an exceeding well written character in the papers here next Tewesday. Stay, I will give you it as it was sent to me. 'Tis by Mr. White, methematician &c. here-­ "His manly form and penetrating eye strikingly indicated extraordinary mental vigor. " For originality of wit, for condensed ridicule, rapidity of conception, and fluency of nervous phraseology he was unrivall'd. " Animated by the fire of Nature, he uttered sentiments which melted the heart to tenderness by their pathos or expanded the mind by their sublimity: as a luminary emerg­ ing from behind a cloud, he arose at once into notice j and his works and his name can never die while divine poesy shall agitate the chords of the human heart." After this, or before it, the narrative of the funeral &c. Adieu for the present. I wrote you on 21st.

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ALEXANDER CUNNINGHAM TO JOHN SYME

37 George Street, 24 July 1796, Sunday Eve. You will see in the" Courant" and" Mercury" of last night a short Panageric to the Memory of Poor Burns, with SYME·CUNNINGHAM CORRESPONDENCE 45 which I hop~ you will be pleased. Not hearing from you today, I flatter myself with the hope of that pleasure tomorrow. In the mean while I sit down to relate to you the result of yesterday. Introduced myself to Sir John Sinclair, held forth every thing I could say on the subject, and prompted him to write to Mr. Dundas for a small annuity to the Widow and Children. This he declined, and offered me a Guinea, which I told him he might put himself down for tomorrow in any public list. I shall ever from my heart despise Sir John. He is a vain, poor Creature, with some ostentatious Industry and no feeling-at least I think so, and we parted on indifferent terms. I have small hopes of any Man here having the goodness to do this. Pray could you prevail on Mr. Miller of Dal­ swinton to ask it. As a popular stroke Mr. Dundas ought to do it, and may h~ be cursed would throw out a reflection about the matter. When I waited on Mr. Erskine of Marr, you will be surprized to hear he rather seem'd luck warm, but waits the result of Mr. Miller's donation. You would be surprized to know of my distress and trouble in arranging matters, and how they will go is to me very doubtfull. Indeed, to tell you honestly, I despond of any Sum of consequence being obtained here. I have to wait on Mr. Stewart this Eve for his opinion of a neat Paragraph in tomorrow's papers for the Subscrip­ tion. After this, my own Idea is a Public Subscription for the Posthumous works which will be very general, and then Sell the Copy right. At present I despond very much, but perhaps public Spirit and generosity may awaken when we do not expect it.

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ALEXANDER CUNNINGHAM TO JOHN SYME

37 George Street, 25 July 1796. I have 1;he satisfaction to inform you that the Lord Advocate has agreed to transmitt to Mr. Dundas the case of poor Burns's Family, and will second the application for a small Pension. We will beg of you to send it thro' the medium of Mr. Miller of Dalswinton. I received yours of the 23 d this Morning. Great praise is due to you and the pro­ moters of the grand funeral procession of the Bard. The idea 46 SYME·CUNNINGHAM CORRESPONDENCE was excellent and would have a striking effect. In this last respect few Men have been equally distinguished, and the only instance I presume of a British Poet receiving Military honours. I trust it went off to your wish, persuaded how much interest you had in the event. The circumstance is a very honourable one for the Town of Dumfries, at the same time that they are deserving of thanks from the Public by testifying so mark'd a tribute of respect to a National Character and as a Poet an honour to his Country. You will find the Subscription for the Wife and Family announced in our papers, but his benevolent friends here--Sir William Forbes and Mr. Stewart--are of opinion that it would be of much consequence to the Fund expected to be raised that the following paragraph should meet the Eye of the Public. "It is proposed that the Money collected here shall be paid into the hands of Patrick Miller of Dalswinton, Esqr., and of John Syme, Esqr., Collector of the Stamp. Duties, Dumfries, to be applied as they shall judge most expedient for the relief of the Widow and the Education of her Children. " Please let we hear from you on this point. If Mr. Miller does not object to the insertion of this, to which his consent is most earnestly requested, we hope you will have none. In the mean while the Subscription will be going on. . I mentioned to you that Creech had got the Copy right to the first Publication, and altho' he did certainly get it for an old Song, he is the last Man who would part with it from motives either generous or humane. If however you chuse to write an ostensible letter to him on the subject, I shall deliver it. Pray how do you think it would answer to propose to repay Creech the Sum he paid for it, and redeem the Copy right 1 As to speaking to Nicol, it can be of little avail. He is constantly besoted and Drunk. Upon such an event as the present you are sure that every species of News Mongers would be pirating the poetical MSS. of Burns by whatever means they could be obtained; and as these are numerous and in the possession of various people, who indeed might innocently give them away, the following is to appear in tomorrow's paper, and as we con­ ceive it to be of the utmost consequence, your name being conjoined will, I hope, meet your approbation.4 " As it is proposed to publish a posthumous volume of the poetical remains of Robert Burns for the benefit of the author's family, his friends and acquaintances are requested to transmitt such Poems and Letters as may happen to be in their possession to A.C., writer, George Street, Edinburgh, SYME·CUNNINGHAM CORRESPONDENCE 47 or to John Syme, Esqr., Collector of the Stamp Duties, Dumfries. It is hoped in the mean time none of his original productions will be communicated to the public thro' the channel of News papers or Magazines, so as to injurE! the Sale of the intended Publication." How much, my dear Syme, were we disappointed at your not being with us last week, and yet what a meritorious part it has enabled you to act on the present Mournfull occasion.

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JOHN SYME TO ALEXANDER CUNNINGHAM

Dumfries, Tewesday noon, 26 July 1796. I have to own receipt of your several letters, but having been close engaged in the circumstances which were necessary to be attended to for the credit and respect of our late friend's funeral, I could not spare five minutes to write you till now, and even now I am not ablE! to write to the purpose. However, I shall hastily mention some particulars, and before the end of this week I shall fully write you on the business, which will have taken a determinatE:) shape on thursday. That day the friends &c. of the Bard are to meet here, and to concert decisive measures for the interest of the family, when we shall set the subscription and other matters a-going. I am just now come from a private meeting, Dr. Maxwell and I with Gilbert Burns, thE:) brother of ~he deceast, who goes home this afternoon and will return about the middle of August. We have concerted-1st, to seal up all his papers till then, when we shall look thro' them; 2d, To advertise next week in a proper stile that those who had been favoured with the correspondence or little pieces of Burns would be so kind as send them and copies of them, or allow copies to be taken exactly, to the following persons, viz. yourself and Professor Stewart in Edinburgh, but we mean you principally-to Messrs. Perry and Gray, proprietors of the Morning Chronicle, London, who are worthy men and were great friends of Burns, and to Mrs. Imley (formerly Woolstoncroft), a particular correspondent &c. of Burns and Dr. Maxwell's­ to Mr. Gilbert Burns and Mr. Robt. Aitken of Ayr, for Ayr­ shire--and to Dr. Maxwell and me for Dumfries &c. Letters to the effect are to be written to these persons requesting them to collect every thing which the Bard had written, and thus to acquire materials for being digested and put into 48 !:lYME·CUNNINGHAM CORRESPONDENOE form for publication. Will you therefore get a proper address to the above effect inserted in the news papers or wait till you see ours next week. I will send you what we have said about the funeral &c. so soon as 'tis printed, this evening. We admire the notice which was in the" Courant" and " Mercury," except that part which related to the frailtie8 &c. We were much hurt at this and reckoned it indelicate, if not unfeelingly superfluous on that occasion. Pardon this bluntness-I mean no personal application, for I am ignorant of its author, but I cannot help saying that it was improper to wake the idea of his irregularities while the melancholy subject of his death was announced. Maxwell, McMurdo, and others were extremely wounded by it. I cannot describe the manly sympathy and grief which these noble fellows feel by the loss of Burns. 'Tis the dignity of man they express, and it does honor to him and them. The funeral was a scene of the grandest and most solemn nature. Tears, and every deportment which give dignity to human nature on mournful occasions, marked the cere­ mony, and rendered it a sublime and an affecting spectacle. The whole business does honour to the country. I was one of the funeral party-see the account of it in the Dumfries news paper-and I had the noble pleasure of being seconded, in all my endeavours to render the scene august, by the most ready, polite and endearing con­ descension of the military gentlemen here, 2 compleat regi­ ments in their best array. Mrs. Burns was safely delivered of another Boy that morning-yesterday, and is doing very well. The eldest Son-not ten year old-is a boy of the most superior qualities and the first scholar here. He is the image of his father. Sir J [ ohn] S [inc.lair ] must be abominable &c., but more of this hence. I will write particularly about the end of this week; meantime communicate what occurs to you to be necessary.

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JOHN SYME TO ALEXANDER CUNNINGHAM

Dumfries, 29 July 1796, morning. I have to own your several favours received this week, and pay you the hearty tribute of my applause and approba­ tion for the very active, benevolent, and essential service you have done in the cause which interests us all. I now sit SYME·CUNNINGHAM CORRESPONDENCE 49

down at 6 morning to give you as full an account of our co-operations here as in my power, altho' I find my business &c. thrown a good deal back by the necessary attention which the late mournful occasion required. Yesterday about a dozen or 15 of friends met according to advertisement, Mr. Miller chiefly the acting member of the meeting, tho' not the most liberal subscriber. At this time about 70 guineas were subscribed, and I dare say as much more will be given by the other benevolent people here, and this I doubt will be the utmost. Perhaps it will be considered pretty handsome. A Committee was appointed to examine the MSS. and purge them of such personalties, or perhaps excrescencies of fancy, in point of religion and politics, as ought certainly to be sealed up at present. The rest are to be made into bundles and sent to you, to be laid before Pro­ fessor Stewart and such others of his qualifications whom you and he shall chuse, that they may digest and prepare proper materials for being published. The sooner this is set about the better. The Committee are Dr. Maxwell, Mr. M'Murdo, Mr. Miller senior and junr., Mr. Wallace, writer here, one whom Burns loved and a clever liberal young fellow who will take all the drudgery &c. on him, and myself. We are to write to particular folks whom we know, or think, must have had communications from the Bard, to request they would send us them, for obtaining exact copies, and if they desire the originals shall be returned. We shall also publish that proper caution &c. which you have done, not to injure the family by news paper or maga­ zine publications of Burns's pieces. We took into considera­ tion the case of the Copy Right which you mentioned Creech had. We think it would be very eligible to obtain this, that therefore an application, in a decorous and soliciting style, might be made, stating every circumstance which should induce a man of common respect to do the thing, and if the natUJre of the Beast indicates restiveness, then other measures may be tried. These I think might be exercised in this manner. Let some societys or clubs of weight and considera­ tion state the circumstances fully and seriously--suppose the Faculty of Advocates or some literary association, or the members of the university-indeed the more the better. Should this not prevail, then let us have advice how we could publicly represent the interrested and illiberal conduct of the Bookseller or how we can influence the public against the purchasing of the present copy, by stating the fact that a superior and new edition of the Bard's works will soon be published. We are not competent judges of the Law relative to Copy Rights or literary property, but you surely will D 50 SYME·CUNNINGHAM CORRESPONDENCE know this better than we, and you can readily obtain the advice and opinion from - th~ first sources in Edinburgh. Mrs. Riddell, who is intimate with Creech, has written him a proper letter on the above subject. His answer will point out his object and intentions. We shall then determin~ what to do. Meantime the above communication from us will enable you to cooperate in this business. For my own part, I think it highly expedient to obtain the Copy Right in some way or other from Creech, and immediately announce and publish as soon as possible the compositions of Burns that, as you say, we may avail ourselves of the tide at its height and not run the risk of being bound in shallows. We are to write to Ireland, and indeed to all places where we think the feelings of men can be enlisted. I have written many letters on the subject. In particular, to Col. Fullarton and some such in Ayrshire, to Currie &c., Liverpool. Letters have been written to London &c. Mr. Miller does not object to your proposal of being appointed to receive the subscriptions, but he justly observes it will be attended with more trouble and difficulty than, from his situation, a retired country gentleman, he can undertake, to apply the money in a judicious manner for the interest and benefit of the family. However, this can be devised hereafter. I recommended to him to obtain the priviledge of the Bank's allowing 5 per cent. on this compassionate fund, which he will endeavour to obtain. With respect to a monu­ ment, unless some public spirited and liberal man shall come forward and rear it, I have not made up my mind on the propriety of raising one out of the contributions for the family. We got a desirable situation for the grave, in an outside corner of the overstocked Church yard here-a space of 9 feet by 7, free and unincumbered. It strikes me that were you in Edinburgh to pay the Town a compliment in the papers, for having solemnized the funeral by such dis­ tinguished circumstances, this would not only tickle the place, but, by such a dedication, tend to shew the great and general regard and respect in which his memory is held by the metropolis of Scotland, and it might indirectly but essentially, by such a notice, promote the object at heart, the subscription for the family. However, I beg this may be private; it is merely an accidental imagination of my own which has this instant arisen. The thing if considered fit must be in general, viz. to the inhabitants of the Town and neighbourhood. I sent you the Dumfries Newspapers and did the same to several others, that the particulars of the funeral Ceremony &c. might be known from the place where they happened. I SYME·CUNNINGHAM CORRESPONDENCE 51 am vexed to see accounts, false in fact and mixed with foreign matter unfriendly ~o his shade, published in several papers­ particularly an abominable lie in the Whitehaven papers. 5 But the Edinburgh, and Dumfries papers will set matters right, and I hope correct errors &c. I think of nothing material to add at present-indeed, having now written so long a letter, I am pretty well exhausted; but I may perhaps, from being so long bent on the subject, have forgotten or omitted what I might have intended at the commencement to have said. I am really much hurried with a press of occurrences and many of these official concerns which cannot be neglected or postponed. Adieu, therefore, for a day or two. But be so good as communicate whatever you think needful ... [To be continued.]

NOTES. 1. Erskine's eldest son had married Janet, daughter of Patrick Miller of Dalswinton. 2. The Edinburgh Evening Oourant of 28th July, 1796, announced:- The public are respectfully informed that contributions for the wife and family of the late ROBERT BURNS (who are left in circum· stances of extreme distress) will be received at the houses of Sir \Vm. Forbes and Co., of Mess. Mansfield, Ramsay, and Co., and at the shops of the Edinburgh booksellers. 3. The following intimation appeared in the Edinburgh Evening Oourant of Saturday, 23rd July, 1796, and in numerous other news· papers and magazines :- On the 21st inst. died at Dumfries, after a lingering illness, the celebrated ROBERT BURNS. His poetical compositions, dis· tinguiahed equally by the force of native humour, by the warmth and the tenderness of paasion, and by the glowing touches of a descriptive pencil, will remain a lasting monument of the vigour and the versatility of a. mind guided only by the lights of nature and the inspirations of genius. The public, to whose amuse· ment he has so largely contributed, will learn with regret that his extraordinary endowments were a.ccompanied with frailties which rendered them useless to himself and his family. The last months of his short life were spent in sickness and indigence; and his widow, with five infant children and in the hourly expectation of a sixth, is now left without any resource but what she may hope from the rega.rd due to the memory of her husband. 4. The announcement a.ppeared in the Edinburgh Adverti&er of 22nd·26th July, 1796. 52 HELENA CRAIK ON BURNS

5. Mr. D. Hay, Librarian of Whitehaven Public Library, has kindly supplied the following notice from the Oumberland Pacquet of Tuesday, 26th July, 1796:- On Monday, the 18th inst., at Dumfries, MR. ROBERT BURNS, the Ayrshire poet, well-known, and not unworthily celebrated, for his many beautiful productions. As a testimony of respect for superior genius, a gentleman in that place requested, of the widow of the deceased, permission to defray the funeral expenses; this was complied with, and the obsequies of the bard were deferred till yesterday. In the meantime, we learn that numerous presents have been made by the neighbouring gentry to his relict and surviving children.

HELENA CRAIK ON BURNS. lliss Helena Craik's copy of the second edition of Burns's Poems (1787) is now preserved in The Mitchell Library, Glasgow. On the reverse of the frontispiece portrait of Burns are the following ten lines, composed and written by the lady, and dated (though not in her hand) "October 1789." The same lines-inaccurate, and not in Miss Craik's hand-appear also on the title­ page of the volume of poetry in the Glenriddel Manuscri pts. Here native Genius, gay, unique a.nd strong, Shines through each page, and marks the tuneful song; Rapt Admiration her warm tribute pays, And Scotia proudly echoes all she says; Bold Independence, too, illumes the theme And claims a manly privilege to Fame. -- Vainly, 0 Burns! wou'd rank and riches shine, Compar'd with in-born merit great as thine, These Chance may take, as Chance has often giv'n, But Pow'rs like thine can only come from Heav'n. H. C. BURNS'S LAST YEARS.

In an article, entitled " Burns and his biographers," published in the 1932 number of the Burns Chronicle, I undertook to do two things: first, to trace the growth of the tradition that Burns was a confirmed alcoholic, as that tradition established itself between the poet's death in 1796 and the appearance of Chambers's biography in 1851-52 j and second, to show whose was the major responsibility for the large number of un­ substantiated anecdotes concerning Burns that came into existence during the same period. In my exposition of the first of these two matters I refrained from debating the accuracy of the alcoholic tradition. I expressed my own opinion that it was unfair to Burns, but adduced no· evidence to support this opinion. I was interested only in showing how t.he tradition came into existence. In the present paper I shall take up the argument at this point, and shall submit evidence tending to confirm my opinion that Burns was not an habitual drunkard, and that his early death was not due primarily to alcohol. Before doing so, however, let me anticipate two possible objections. First, I am not trying to represent Burns as an eighteenth-century prohibitionist. That he was fond of alcohol, and occasionally drank too much, is as clear to us as it was to him. To be sure, alcohol figures less prominently in his poetry than persons un­ familiar with his total output are inclined to believe j but even so, he was no foe to the bottle. Second, it might be objected that the early nineteenth-century interpretation of Burns as a confirmed alcoholic has to-day been more or less forgotten, and that the argument of this paper is directed against an already discredited thesis. Unfortunately for Burns, this is not the case. BURNS'S LAST YEARS The old tradition still lives. Turn, for example, to the obvious sources of biographical information concerning the poet-the sources to which an intelligent under­ graduate would go, and which the general public con­ siders of unquestioned authority. Take the Dictionary of national biography, for instance. In Sir Leslie Stephen's article on Burns, one finds repeated with no qualification Currie's "accidental complaint" accusa­ tion, together with this statement: "When recovering he fell asleep in the open air on returning late from a carouse at the Globe Tavern "I-and died as a result. Neither of these charges has ever been proved, and both seem to me to have been all but definitely disproved. Professor John Nichol, who wrote the article that appears in the eleventh edition of the Encyclopredia Britannica, was even more in bondage to the tradition established by Heron and Currie, the first biographers. " In the last years of his life ...," we read, " [Burns] became sourer in temper and plunged more deeply into the dissipations of the lower ranks, among whom he found his only companionship and sole, though shallow, sympathy.! '2 The "Globe Edition" of Burns's works, the most popular one-volume edition, since it contains Burns's prose as well as his verse, repeats once more the old " canard" of the carouse at the Globe Tavern, the drunken sleep beside the road, and the resulting fatal illness. 3 The Centenary Edition, to which Henley affixed his famous essay, is still more derogatory. "I purpose to deal with the Dumfries period with all possible brevity," wrote Henley. "The story is a story of decadence." And again, " There is evidence that some time before the end he was neither a sober companion nor a self-respect­ ing husband . . . Drink and disappointment were pretty certainly responsible between them for the mingled squalor and gloom and pathos of the end. There is BURNS'S LAST YEARS 55 nothing like liquor to make a strong man vam of his strength and jealous of his prerogative ... ; and there is nothing like disappointment to confirm such a man in a friendship for liquor."'" No, the tradition of alcoholism and debauchery still persists. With varying degrees of emphasis biographers and critics repeat the old stories, and confirm the reader in the impression that Burns did in effect drink himself into an early grave. This I am bold enough to deny. Thus the scope of my paper narrows itself to this one relatively simple issue. In support of my contention I shall present evidence of three sorts: first, the statements of certain of Burns's friends and contemporaries; second, the evidence of his own accomplishment during the years of what Henley calls his " decadence "; and third, the opinions of two physicians of to-day who have examined the records of Burns's life and death, and have reached certain easily understood conclusions. I. First, then, what did the people who had actually known Burns say in answer to the charge of excessive alcoholism? His brother Gilbert said little. When, in 1815, he began work on a new edition of Currie's Works of Robert Burns, he had an opportunity, so it would seem to the casual reader, to tell the truth where Currie had exaggerated or misrepresented. His failure to point out serious errors in Currie's portrait might well be taken as evidence that no serious errors existed. As a matter of fact, however, Gilbert Burns was in a hard position when Cadell and Davies, the London publishers of Currie's work, asked him to re-edit it. He was in great need of money, for since 1798 he had been unable to pay anything on the debt he owed hie brother's estate, and the trustees of that estate were pressing him.5 When Cadell and Davies offered him 56 BURNS'S LAST YEARS £250 for his editorial services, with the promise of as much more in case a second printing of the new edition should be required, the opportunity seemed at hand to wipe out this old debt, together with certain others of more recent date. And unless he could secure this money for his editorial services, there was no likeli­ hood of his ever being able to meet his obligations. At the same time, however, the publishers made it clear to Gilbert that he must say nothing which would cast discredit upon Currie. "Mr. Wordsworth has thought fit to send forth a printed letter," they wrote, " reflecting, in terms we cannot approve, upon our late excellent friend Dr. Currie's edition of your brother's writings, to which, as we must ever feel that it is not justified to any sufficient degree, we trust you will not find it necessary to pay much attention; on any minor points, respecting which your brotherly feelings may be somewhat at variance with Dr. Currie's remarks, you will doubtless be able to express yourself to your own entire satisfaction, without too severely questioning the justice which that benevolent and elegant critic may have thought due to biographical truth. We shall have great pleasure in hearing from you at all times, and we beg you to believe us, dear Sir, very faithfully yours, Cadell & Davies."6 Thus the London publishers to their new editor, who had just written them that he was" in a situation of extreme anxiety lest [he] should fall short of what [they had] a right to expect."7 Shortly thereafter William Roscoe, who seems to have been acting as a sort of literary adviser for Cadell and Davies, pointed out to Gilbert, by letter, that "even a charge of mis-statement and error cannot be brought against Dr. Currie without recoiling on those relations and friends of the poet who furnished the Dr. with his information, were consulted in almost every stage of its progress, and finally approved of the work."8 Thus in effect Roscoe said, "If you call Currie a liar-de te BURNS'S LAST YEARS 57 /abulaj for Currie openly acknowledged you as one of his chief informants." Thus doubly warned, and urgently in need of money, Gilbert saw only one course open to him. He kept his fraternal affections scrupulously in check, and was well within the limits of accuracy when he wrote, in the letter of transmittal which accompanied the manuscript, " I hope you will agree with me in thinking that no friend of Dr. Currie's will have any just reason to take offence at what I now send you. "9 So Cadell and Davies paid the £250, and Gilbert paid his debt to his brother's estate, interest and all. But any genuine rehabilitation of his brother's reputation he dared not undertake. Alexander Peterkin, an Edinburgh writer (i.e., lawyer), however, was hampered by no such practical considerations. When he published the 1815 Edinburgh reprint of Currie's first edition, of which the British copyright had just expired, he made vigorous and categorical denial of the charges which recent bio­ graphers had brought against Burns: The short question, after all these highly-wrought repre­ sentations of the habits and fate of Burns, is whether they be true 1 The short and decisive answer, which we do not hesitate to give, is that not one of them is correct . . . The caricatures which we have been contemplating . . . have no closer resemblance to Burns than a monkey has to a man, or than the most worthless have to the worthiest of our species. 1o

Peterkin did not know Burns personally, however, and might have been misled by his respect for the poet's memory. But James Gray, a fellow-member with Burns in the Royal Dumfries Volunteers, who like the poet was one of the organizers of the Corps, and Master in the Dumfries High School till five years after Burns's death, was equally outspoken in his statements. Writing in September of 1814, Gray said: As I knew Burns during that period of his life emphati­ cally denominated his evil days, I am enabled to speak from 58 BURNS'S LAST YEARS my own observation . . . He was not a habitual drunkard. Of this assertion many proofs might be adduced. A few shall suffice. To the period of his last illness he discharged all the duties of his station with a most scrupulous exactness . . . Not many days passed during his stay in Dumfries in which he did not compose some piece of poetry or some song . . . It came under my own view professionally that he superintended the education of his children with a degree of care that I have never seen surpassed by any parent in any rank of life whatever. In the bosom of his family he spent many a delightful hour in directing the studies of his eldest son, a boy of uncommon talents . . . I would ask any person of common can dour if employments like these are consistent with habitual drunkenness 1 . . . Is all this consistent with the idea that he was a man "perpetually stimulated by alcohol" 111

In estimating the value of such testimony, one should remember that Gray knew Burns intimately during the nearly five years of the poet's residence at Dumfries; Currie, whose statements Gray was contradicting, saw Burns but once, and then for only a brief time. Even closer to Burns than Gray, however, during the Dumfries years, was Alexander Findlater, Supervisor of the Dumfries Excise district, and Burns's immediate superior in the service. Here is the material part of Findlater's testimony: My connection with Robert Burns commenced immediately after his admission into the Excise, and continued to the hour of his death. In all that time the superintendence of his behaviour, as an officer of the revenue, was a branch of my especial province, and it may be supposed that I would not be an inattentive observer of the general conduct of a man and a poet, so celebrated by his countrymen. In the former capacity, so far from its being "impossible for him to discharge the duties of his office with that regularity which is almost indispensable," as is palpably assumed by one of his biographers, and insinuated not very obscurely even by Dr. Currie, he was exemplary in his attention as an Excise officer . . . I have seen Burns in all his various phases, in his convivial moments, in his sober moods, and in the bosom of his family: indeed, I believe I saw more of him than any other individual had occasion to see, after he became BURNS'S LAST YEARS 59 an Excise officer, and I never beheld any thing like the gross enormities with which he is now charged.llI Findlater's testimony concerning Burns's perform­ ance of his duties as an Exciseman is borne out by the records of his rapid and uninterrupted rise in the service. It was in the autumn of 1789, while still engaged in farming at Ellisland, that he went on duty in the " Dumfries First Itinerancy," as it was called, at a salary of £50 per year. In July, 1790, he was transferred to the "Dumfries Third Division," a much better assign­ ment, as he no longer had to ride two hundred miles each week, and his salary was increased to £70. On 27th January, 1791, he was recommended for promotion to an Examiner and Supervisorship. On 26th April, 1792, he was promoted to the" Dumfries First Division," the best assignment in the district. In December of 1792 he was denounced to the Excise Board as un­ patriotic, and early in 1793, William Corbet, one of the two Supervisors-General to the Board, came down from Edinburgh to Dumfries to enquire into his whole record. On this occasion Findlater, the Supervisor, and Mitchell, the Collector (the official next above Findlater), testified that he was " exact, vigilant, and sober; that, in fact, he was one of the best officers in the district."13 Further­ more, Corbet found him quite guiltless of any dis­ loyalty. In December of 1794 he was appointed Acting­ Supervisor in place of Findlater, who was ill. This position he held for several months, till at least the end of March, 1795, discharging its many and arduous duties with satisfaction to himself and his superiors. Lest anyone think that an appointment as Acting­ Supervisor was more or less of a sinecure, let me intro­ duce in evidence certain leaves of Burns's official diary, which each Supervisor was required to keep. Here one can still read the record of the actual time spent on government business.14 For instance, on 24th December, 1794, he was on duty from eight o'clock in the morning 60 BURNS'S LAST YEARS till eleven at night; on 17th January, 1795, from five in the morning till eight at night ;15 on 18th( ?) January from seven in the morning till four in the afternoon; on 19th February, from seven in the morning till six in the evening; on 23rd February, from five in the morn­ ing till seven at night. IS No eight-hour day here; nor was the work the kind that could be performed by an unintelligent man. On the contrary, it demanded a considerable amount of skill not only in dealing with persons but also in keeping a somewhat elaborate set of books, which were regularly scrutinized for even the slightest irregularity, and which had to make clear every transaction. The whole story of Burns's connection with the Excise may be read in an entry of three words which appears in the Board's alphabetical register of officers. Here appear various scraps of information concerning the various employees, most interesting of which are the "characters '! or official ratings of the different officers: " indifferent"; "indifferent, drinks" ; "a sober, weak man"; " can do, but drinks"; " could once do, drinks"; "a drucken (sic) creature"; "a sober, weak officer"; "a weak man, but sober.'! Burns is characterized thus: "Never tryed-a Poet. Turns out well."l1 Clearly enough, the testimony of the Excise records, that the poet " turns out well," when taken in conjunction with the statements of Peterkin, Gray, and Findlater, seems to go far towards clearing Burns of Currie's oft-repeated charge of habitual intoxication. Only one further piece of testimony of this sort seems necessary. On 25th February, 1834, shortly after the publication of Allan Cunningham' s Works of Robert Burns, with his life, Mrs. Basil Montagu, whom Cunningham had quoted concerning Burns's habits, wrote thus to Mrs. Thomas Carlyle: My dear Jane: . . . Literature, like everything else, seems now only BURNS'S LAST YEARS 61 a trade, and the highest and holiest subjects are now­ materials for some literary adventurer, who does not consider what is most true, but what is most saleable . . . I have always felt this, and now more bitterly than ever when I see that Allan Cunningham, who ought to have known better, has published (without leave from me) all the idle and dis­ jointed chat which he could pick up about Robert Burns; . . . and this he has put my name to, who have ever repre­ sented Burns as incapable of rudeness or vulgarity-on the contrary as gentle, modest in his manner to women, well bred and gentlemanly in all. the courtesies of life . . . This and a thousand other things all in commendation have I, from time to time, endeavoured to infuse into the dense faculty of honest Allan; and above all, that during the Carnival of the Caledonian Hunt, "when universal Scotland all was drunk," I never saw Burns once intoxicated, though the worthy Member for Dumfries, and the good laird of Arbigland, and twenty more that might be named, were much more tipsy than Tam 0' Shanter, for he could see witches and warlocks, but they could neither see nor stand, and were brought home in a state of inglorious insensibility. I have told him twenty times that Burns always left a dinner party, if there were women, for the drawing-room long before any other man joined it; and this in his thick skull has produced the following brilliant remark from Mrs. Montagu : " He drank as other men drank I " . . . Poor Burns I Mis­ fortune pursues thee even to the grave I . . . Ever faithfully and kindly, "Your friend, A. D. B. MONTAGU.18

Thus Mrs. Montagu, concerning the matter under discussion. She was ignorant of some passages of Burns's life, no doubt; but her testimony on the one issue of alcoholism is not without weight.

II. So much, then, for the character witnesses, of whom many more might be summoned. More significant and more interesting evidence concerning our problem is offered by the record of Burns's literary accomplishment during the years at Dumfries. This I propose to 62 BURNS'S LAST YEARS examine, with a view to seeing whether or not it can be fitted into any pattern of " decadence," to quote Henley once more. The matter will be clearer, perhaps, if we recall some of the circumstances of Burns's life at Dumfries. It was in November of 1791 that he left Ellisland and moved into a second-floor tenement in the Wee Vennel (now Bank Street), Dumfries. For the accommodation of his family, which then consisted of the poet, his wife, and three children all under the age of six, there were three rooms, one no larger than a closet, and a small kitchen. Here he lived for eighteen months, in what Hawthorne called" his poor, mean, dwelling,'!19 under conditions which could hardly have been conducive to literary work of any sort, even had he been able to give his whole energy to writing. But, of course, he was earning his living as an Exciseman, and poetry had to wait till the government work was cared for. And when he moved into the house in Mill Vennel (now Burns Street), the family was larger, and the generally crowded situation only slightly less unendurable. There were other deterrents to literary work during these years. In November of 1791, when his daughter Elizabeth was born, Burns suffered from a severe nervous breakdown, complicated by rheumatic fever. The first months of 1794 were clouded by a similar attack. The year 1795 brought with it the long and harrowing illness of the daughter Elizabeth, which terminated only with her death late in the autumn. From December of 1795 till the end of the story Burns was a broken man; but till the close of 1795 there are no indications that either his enthusiasm or his ability was on the wane. On the contrary) he was actively interested in much besides literature and the Excise. For instance, in January of 1795 he helped organize the Dumfries Volunteers, being one of the signers of the petition for the necessary authorization. Furthermore, as the records of the Corps BURNS'S LAST YEARS 63 prove, he attended drills and took an active part in all the business connected with the organization till at least the fifth of November. He was also a member of the governing committee of eight persons charged with administering all the affairs of the Corps.20 As other examples of his interest in civic affairs, one recalls that he took charge of buying books for the newly established Dumfries Library; that he took an active part in the Parliamentary election of 1795; and that he worked out and proposed to the Provost of Dumfries a practicable means of increasing the town's revenues. (The plan was actually put into effect four days before his death.) At the same time he was labouring under considerable financial embarrassment. His income seems never to have risen above £90 or £100 per year, and his family was steadily growing larger. With charac­ teristic generosity, however, he endorsed a friend's note, and paid it, though he ran into debt to his landlord, Captain Hamilton) in order to do so. But he managed before long to square the account with Hamilton, and throughout the Dumfries period as a whole he lived­ as he had always done-within his income. Even at his death he owed only some ten pounds, to balance which there was something more than two hundred pounds owing to him.21 Despite these many handicaps, the record of the Dumfries years, as regards strictly literary activity, is astonishing and illuminating. Between January, 1791, and January, 1795, he composed nearly one hundred and fifty songs, among which are at least a dozen of his best known lyrics. He made a careful study of all available song collections, including not only such obvious works as Ramsay's, Herd's, Pinkerton's, and Ritson's, but going so far afield in his studies that modern scholars have been constantly baffled in their attempts to follow him.22 He furnished James Johnson, editor of the Scots musical museum, and George Thom- 64 BURNS'S LAST YEARS son, editor of the Original Scotish airs, with extensive, pertinent, and scholarly comments on Scottish song and music. He gave to his friend Robert Riddell of Glen­ riddell an interleaved set of the first four volumes of the Musical museum, on the blank pages of which he had himself inscribed invaluable historical notes con­ cerning many of the four hundred songs there published. For the same friend he prepared two quarto manuscript volumes containing annotated texts of his own verse and prose-the volumes which the Liverpool Athenreum sold for £5000, but which Mr. John Gribbel purchased from the dealer and restored to the Scottish people. Finally, he furnished Creech, his Edinburgh publisher, with a considerable amount of poetry which had not been published in either the Kilmarnock or the first Edin­ burgh edition, among the group being" Tamo' Shanter." Such astonishing literary productivity, carried on in conjunction with activities of the sort I have mentioned, and at a time when the poet was harassed by ill health, poverty, crowded living quarters, domestic misfortune, and the unremitting pressure of his Excise duties, is more than enough in itself, were there no other evidence of any sort, to contradict Henley's assertion that the Dumfries years were years of " decadence."

III. But he died on 21st July, 1796, not yet 38 years old. If the traditional opinion that he drank himself to death is not to be accepted, one may well ask what the cause of his sudden and tragic collapse may have been P At this point the medical men must take the stand. Before listening to their testimony, however, it will be well to recall the fact that scattered throughout Burns's voluminous correspondence one finds evidence that his health, from boyhood on, had given him serious concern. In letters to his intimate friends he records BURNS'S LAST YEARS 65 all the ups and downs of the curve, with the result that one can go through the letters and by a process of simple excision gather the material for a fairly complete clinical history. During the past few years two physicians of dis­ tinction have independently examined this record and given their diagnoses: Sir James Crichton-Browne of Dumfries, in his Burns from a new point of view,23 and Dr. Harry B. Anderson of Toronto, in an address delivered (November 1926) to the Toronto Burns Society: "Robert Burns, his medical friends, attendants, and biographer. "24 Sir James Crichton-Browne's conclusions are thus stated: Burns died of endocarditis, a disease of the substance and lining membrane of the heart ... At Mount Oliphant, from his thirteenth to his fifteenth year, the heart trouble was well declared . . . At Mossgiel in 1784 there was an exacerbation of his disease . . . It is characteristic of the mild types of this insidious form of heart disease from which Burns suffered, that its victims, until it is far advanced, are able to go about and take an active share in affairs, as if there was nothing the matter with them. But they are visited at different intervals during its course of twenty or thirty years by feverish attacks, significant often of another milestone on the downward journey in which, with a quickened pulse, they become weak and qualmish, and are highly strung, nervous, and easily agitated. It is attacks of this kind that are occasionally tabulated henceforth in [Burns's] correspondence.25

Sir James then follows III detail Burns's records of his various illnesses, and concludes with the statement, " It will not, I think, be denied that Burns died of rheumatic endocarditis. "26 Dr. Anderson's verdict, reached after a similar and independent examination of the evidence, is that the case was an ordinary one of rheumatism with heart complications, shortness of breath, faintness, weakness, rapid irregular pulse (auricular fibrillation), and toward the end, fever, parched tongue and delirium, presumably due to a E 66 BURNS'S LAST YEARS bacterial endocarditis which developed as a terminal infection. 27 .

The situation in which the case stands, then, seems to be something like this: To controvert the statements of Heron, Currie, and others, that Burns died of alcoholism, one has, first, the testimony of several persons who knew him intimately, and who flatly denied the truth of the old slander; one has, second, the evidence of an astonishing amount of literary work carried on with happy enthusiasm under adverse conditions, and at the very time when he was supposed to have been tottering towards a drunkard's grave; one has, finally, the opinion of physicians of to-day who find in the clinical record no signs of alcoholism, but every charac­ teristic symptom of a rheumatic endocarditis which manifested itself early in life, reappeared with increasing virulence from time to time, became acute early in 1796, and occasioned his death in July of that year.

Of all the biographies of Burns the most astonishing seems to me to be James Hogg's: a strange mixture of egotism, plagiarism, imagination, and mendacity. But Hogg's comment on this matter of Burns and alcohol puts the thing so picturesquely that I venture a quota­ tion by way of conclusion: "Burns has by the greater part of his biographers been accused of inveterate dissipa­ tion and drunkenness . . . Nonsense I Burns was no more a drunkard than I am; nay, I could take a bet that, on an average, I drink double of what he did; and yet I am acknowledged, both in Scotland and England, as a most temperate and cautious man; and so I am."28 Almost without realizing what he was doing, the Shepherd here came reasonably near the truth -much nearer, at any rate, than Henley, whose charac­ terization of Burns during the Dumfries period is little better than gratuitous slander. FRANKLYN B. SNYDER. BURNS'S LAST YEARS 67

NOTES. 1. Op. cit., VII,_ 435. 2. Op. cit., IV, 857. 3. Op. cit. (London, 1900), p. xxxv. 4. Op. cit., IV, 334, 337-8. 5. See" Documents bearing on Gilbert's debt to the poet," by D. M'Naught: Burns Chronicle, 1900, pp. 77 ff. Money was needed at this particular time to extricate Robert, the poet's eldest son, from financial difficulties into which he had fallen while serving asa clerk in the Stamp Office at London. 6. "The Earnock manuscripts," by D. M'Naught: Burns Chronicle, 1898, pp. 9 ff. 7. Ibid., p. 16. 8. Ibid., p. 24. 9. Ibid., p. 32. 10. Peterkin's reprint of Currie's Works of Robert Burns (Edin., 1815, 4 vols.), I, xlv. 11. Ibid., I, lxxxiv ff. The phrase "perpetually stimu­ lated by alcohol" is Currie's. 12. Ibid., I, xciii-xcv. 13. John Sinton's Burns, excise officer and poet (4th edition, Carlisle, 1897), p. 38.-All statements concerning Burns's relations to the Excise are based on this curious but valuable pamphlet, the work of .a Supervisor of Inland Revenue who had access to R. W. Macfadzean's copy of the original records of the Excise Board covering the period of Burns's 'Service. 14. It is to be regretted that so few of these leaves have been discovered and reproduced in facsimile; I know of no reason, however,. for thinking that the testimony they give would be invalidated by the discovery of the remaining leaves. 15. This entry somewhat uncertain. 16. See facsimiles in Sinton, op. cit., pp. 43 and 45. 17. Sinton, op. cit., p. 61. 18. Burns Chronicle, 1927, pp. 87-88. 19. Atlantic Monthly, VI (October 1860), 387. 20. For details concerning Burns and the Dumfries Volunteers consult an extremely important article by Mr. William Will, " Burns as a Volunteer," in Burns Chronicle, 1920, pp. 5 ff. The article was published also in book form. (Glasgow: John Smith & Son, Limited, 1919.) 68 BURNS'S LAST YEARS 21. The facts recorded in the two preceding paragraphs, except those relating to the Dumfries Volunteers, are more or less common knowledge. Consult the Chambers-WaUace biography, vol. IV, passim, for details. 22. For pertinent evidence of this fact see Mr. Davidson Cook's "Burns's 'old bacchanal' found at last," in the Bookman (London), January 1925. 23. London: Hodder and Stoughton, Limited, [1926.] 24. Published in Annals of medical history (New York), Spring 1928, X, 47 ff. 25. Op. cit., pp. 62 ff. 26. Ibid., p. 85, 27. Op. cit., p. 58. 28. Works of Robert Burns/edited by the Ettrick Shepherd and William Motherwell. (Glasgow, 1834-6, 5 vols.), V, 187 ff.

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MR. JOHN MCVIE, HON. SECRETARY, THE BURNS FEDERATION THE LOCHLIE LITIGATION AND THE SEQUESTRATION OF WILLIAM BURNES In his autobiographical letter of 2nd August, 1787, Burns wrote: -" My father struggled on [at Mount Oliphant] till he reached the freedom in his lease, when he entered on a larger farm about ten miles farther in the country. The nature of the bargain was such as to throw a little ready money in his hand at the commence­ ment, otherwise the affair would have been impracticable. For four years we lived comfortably here; but a lawsuit between him and his Landlord commencing, after three years' tossing and whirling in the vortex of Litigation my father was just saved from absorption in a jail by phthisical consumption which, after two years' promises, kindly stept in and snatch'd him away-' To where the wicked cease from troubling, and where the weary be at rest.' ... When my father died, his all went among the rapacious hell-hounds that growl in the kennel of justice; but we made a shift to scrape a little money in the family amongst us, with which, to keep us together, my brother and I took a neighbouring farm.!' The entry of the Burnes family into Lochlie was at November 1776, though they did not actually remove from Mount Oliphant till May 1777. The first four years at Lochlie appear to have been the happiest that the. family had ever enjoyed; but the remaining three, between the general economic distress prevailing throughout the whole country, the declining health of William Burnes, and the prolonged litigation with his landlord, must have been anything but happy. For more than a century little was known concerning the litigation to which William Burnes's eldest son refers in his letter to Dr. John Moore. It was known that the poet's father had communicated to Dr. John Mackenzie 70 THE LOCHLIE LITIGATION "a detail of the various causes that had gradually led to the embarrassment of his affairs; these he detailed in such earnest language, and in so simple, candid, and pathetic a manner as to excite both my [Mackenzie's] astonishment and sympathy." It was known also that Alexander (" Saunders") Tait, a tailor and poetaster who lived at Tarbolton, had made several allusions to the affair in his volume of Poems and songs, published in 1790. For example, he says-" you" and "they" being the Burnes family; and "M'Lure" the landlord of Lochlie- " M'Lure he put you in a farm." "He likewise did the mailing stock And built you barns." " The horse, corn, pets, kail, kye and lures, Cheese, pease, beans, rye, wool, house and flours, Pots, pans, crans, tongs, brace-spits and skeurs, The milk and barm, Each thing they had was a' M'Lure's, He stock'd the farm." " Five hundred pounds they were behind." These definite statements are clearly the ebullition of a strong personal animus, and so are suspect; but that has not prevented their being accepted as evidence against the Burnes family, and reprinted on more than one occasion during the last four decades, by the late W. E. Henley and others. That they are-everyone of them­ false is proved by documents which have lately come to light, and whose discovery are the occasion of this article.

1. Until recently the only known legal documents regarding the litigation were two which were shown at the Burns Exhibition held at Glasgow in 1896, and THE LOCHLIE LITIGATION 71 which are printed, though inaccurately, in Mr. David Lowe's Burns's passionate pilgrimage (1904), and in the 1910 volume of the Burns Chronicle:- (1) Service copy Petition by David McClure, merchant in Ayr, against William Burns in Lochill (sic), part of the barony of Halfmark in the parish of Tar­ bolton, at the rent of £130 Sterling yearly by Set from the Petitioner, alleging that William Burns owed him upwards of £500, besides the Current year's rent, where­ fore warrant of sequestration was asked for and interim warrant granted on 17th May, 1783, the date of service. and (2) Replies for David McClure to the Answers of William Burns. From McClure's Petition it was known that the dispute between landlord and tenant regarding the rent due for Loehlie had been "submitted to arbitors and then, laid before Mr. Hamilton of Sundrum as Overs­ man"; but Hamilton's award was not known to be in existence. We had only McClure's side of the dispute, except for the deduction from his "Replies" that William Burnes denied he was due over £500 in rent, as McClure alleged; we had no papers to tell Burnes's side of the story. Hamilton's Decreet Arbitral has recently been dis­ covered-it is recorded in the Sheriff Court Books of AYTshire under date 18th August, 1783-and, as it throws valuable light on both sides of the dispute, it is printed here verbatim. It follows the usual form by giving the Oversman's award first, followed by the text of the Submission and of the Minutes of the Arbiters; but in order to give the various steps in the litigation in their chronological order, the Submission is here given first. THE SUBMISSION The parties a.fternamed, vizt. David McClure of Shawwood, Merchant in Ayr, on the one part, and William Burns in Lochlie, on the other part, have Submitted and Referred, and hereby Submit and Refer, all clags, claims, 72 THE LOCHLIE LITIGATION pleas, processes of Law, Debates, References, a.nd others Whatsomever which the one hath against the other for what­ ever cause, deed or occasion preceeding the date of these presents, And particularly, without prejudice of the said generality, any Reference that has arisen betwixt the said parties respecting the let of the farm of Lochlie, the property of the said David McClure, to the amicable determination, decision, and Decreet Arbitral to be given and pronounced by James Grieve, in Boghead, and Charles Norval, Gardener at Coilsfield, Judges Arbiters mutually elected and chosen by the said parties, And in case of their variance, to an Umpire or Oversman to be chosen by them, which they are hereby fully empowered to do, With power to the said Arbiters or Oversman to take the oaths and Depositions of parties and witnesses and all other probation they or he shall think necessary in the premises, and to judge, cognosce, and finally determine therein as they or he shall see cause, And whatever the said Arbiters or Oversman to be chosen by them shall determine in the premises, and cause insert on the back hereof or on a paper apart as their Decreet Arbitral betwixt and the day of next to come, or betwixt and any other time or times they or he shall prorogate the diet of determination of this Submission, which they are hereby impowered to do as oft as they shall see cause, the said parties Submitters hereby Bind and Oblige them, their heirs and successors, to fullfill and perform to one another in every article as they shall thereby severally be Decerned, and that under the penalty of Ten pounds Sterling to be paid by the party failler to the party observer or willing to observe over and besides performance, Consenting to the Registration hereof and of the Decreet· Arbitral to follow hereon in the Books of Council and Session or any other Judges Books competent, that Letters of Horning on a charge of six days and all other Execution needful may pass hereon in form as effeirs, and Constitute. . . Procurators. In Witness Whereof both parties have subscribed these presents, consisting of this and the preceeding page of stamped paper (Wrote by William Chalmer, Writer in Ayr), At Ayr the 24th day of September 1782, Before these witnesses, John Simson, Innkeeper at Bridgend of Ayr, and the said William Chalmer. (Signed) David McClure, William Burns, John Simson, Witness, and William Chalmer, Witness.

MINUTES OF THE ARBITERS Tarboltoun, 7th Oct. 1782. We, the foregoing Charles Norval and James Grieve, Arbitraters, in consequence of the THE LOCHLIE LITIGATION 73 foregoing Submission having mett this day and accepted thereof, have made choice of William Humphry in Tarbol­ toun for our Clerk. (Signed) Charles Norval, James Grieve, William Humphry. Tarboltoun, 7th Oct. 1782. In consideration it being the throng of Hervist, we do hereby Ajurn our Meeting to Examine in to the causes Submitted, untill the day of (Signed) Charles N orval, James Grieve. Tarboltoun, 19th Novr. 1782. We, Charles Norval and

James Grievel Arbitraters as in the foregoing Submission, having Met this day in consequence of the said Submission, and finding some things sett furth by both parties Submiters in their Memorials that must be admitted to proof, and we have asigned Wednesday the fourth of Decr. next for our next meeting, And we desire that both parties may get out Diligence for summonding witnesses to com pear at Tarbol­ to un that day for that effect. (Signed) James Grieve, Charles Norval. Tarboltoun, 4th Decr. 1782. In consequence of the above Interlocutor, we having this day met and taken the Deposi­ tion of sundry witnesses Regarding the matter submitted to us on a separate paper, and Mr. McClure and Mr. Burns having agreed that we Arbiters should fix on a day when each of them should give in their whole claims to us against each other, And we fix the eighteenth day of Decr. current for both parties to lodge their claims, and that after that date no claims shal be sustained by us from either partie. (Signed) Charles N orval, James Grieve. Tarboltoun, 18th Decr. 1782. We the foregoing Arbiters having met here this day in consequence of the within Sub­ mission, and we order our Clerk to send a Coppie of what claims are given in since our last meeting, that the Sub­ mitters may be ready to give in their answers against Thursday the Twenty sixth current, which day we have asigned for our next Meeting. (Signed) James Grieve, Charles N orval. We, James Grieve of Boghead, and Charles Norvell, Gardener at Coilsfield, Judges Arbiters mutually chosen and elected by David McClure of Shawood, Merchant in Ayr, And William Burns in Lochlie, in terms of the within written Submission, Having accepted thereof, Heard parties, and examined witnesses upon the matter in dispute, And mett several times for the Determination thereof, But we not being able to agree in opinion, Therefore have in virtue of the powers commited to us by the foregoing Submission appointed, 1 As we hereby appoint, John Hamilton of Sundrum, Esqr., to be Umpire or Oversman, with power to him to Judge upon the Subject matter of the Submission THE LOCH LIE LITIGATION above mentioned, and for that purpose to examine into the depositions taken, and, if he shall see cause, to take what other proof he may see nessicery, and to prorogat the date of the Determination as oft as he shall see cause, And in General to do every other thing in Relation to the premises which we as Arbiters foresaid were entitled to do in virtue of the said Submission. In Witness Whereof we have sub­ scribed these presents, wrot by William Humphry in Tarbol­ toun, at Coylsfield, the 9th day of April 1783 Before these witnesses, James Manson in Tarbolton and the sd. Willm. Humphry; the place, day and month of Subscribing, viz. at Coylsfield the 9th of April, being wrot on an erasement before signing. (Signed) James Grieve; Charles Norvall; James Manson, Wittnes; William Humphry, Witness.

THE OVERSMAN'S DECREE At AYR upon the 18th day of August 1783, In presence of W. Wallace, Esquire, Sheriff of the County of Ayr, Com· peared Jas. Neill and Robt. Miller, Solicitors in Ayr, as procurators for the parties afternamed and designed, and gave in the Submission and Decreet Arbitral after copied, desiring the same might be registered in the Sheriff Court books of said County conform to cla.use of registration therein contained, which desire the said Judge found reasonable, and ordained to be done accordingly, whereof the tenor follows :- I, JOHN HAMILTON Esquire of Sundrum, Umpire elected and nominated by James Grieve, in Boghead, and Charles Norval, Gairdner at Coilsfield, conform to the powers given them in the Submission between Da.vid McClure of Shawwood, Merchant in Ayr, and William Burns in Lochlie, of date 24th September last, in which they were Appointed Arbiters, but could not agree in their opinion, as appears from a minute upon the back of said Submission, wherein I am appointed Umpire as above, of date the 9th day of April last, HAVING accepted of the said office of Umpire or Oversman, and having considered the said Submission with the Claims and Memorials upon the points in dispute given. in by both Partys, proof adduced by them, writings produced, heard the Parties, and inspected the farm of Lochlie mentioned in the Submission, And being upon the whole matter well and ripely advised, having God and a good conscience before my eyes, GIVE furth and pronounce my Decreet Arbitral as follows: I FIND that sometime in the year 1776 the said David McClure and William Burns ba.rgained for a lease of the said farm of Lochlie for thirty eight years, in presence of Doctor John Campbell of Air, which bargain proceeded on a THE LOCHLIE LITIGATION 75 previous one for the same farm; That by the said previous bargain William Burns was to enter into possession at Martinmas 1777, but by the last he was to enter at Martinmas 1776; That by the first he was to pay fifteen shillings Sterling per acre yearly for the first eight years and twenty shillings Sterl. per acre yearly for the remaining thirty years of the lease, And by the second bargain was to pay twenty shillings Sterling per acre yearly from his entry at said term of Martin­ mas 1776; That the said farm was to be inclosed, sub-divided, and limed by said David McClure at the rate of 100 bolls of lime per acre, and also the said William Burns was to be allowed 12 tons of limestone at Cairnhill lime quarry for each acre of said farm as a second dressing, and one shilling per ton for coals to burn the same; That said farm consists of 130 acres, besides the miln damb for which William Burns was to be allowed lime, limestone, & Coals in the same proportion, and was to pay rent at the same rate as for the rest of the farm per acre, providing the said Milndamb was sufficiently drained to him; That said William Burns was to receive a compensation for his entering to the payment of twenty shillings Sterling per acre as by the second bargain in place of fifteen shillings Sterl. per acre as by the first bargain yearly for the first eight years of said lease; And that William Burns entered into possession at Martinmas 1776, in con­ sequence of this said second agreement; Therefore I FIND him entitled to retain out of the rents in his hands a sum equal to that advance rent which, after a calculation made by David Scott, Accomptant to Messrs. Hunters and Co., Bankers in Air, to whom I remitted this point for my information, I FIX and DETERMINE to be £210 Is. 6d. Sterling, and I allow the said William Burns to retain the same accordingly; I ALSO FIND That the whole of the 130 acres, exclusive of the Miln damb, has been limed conform to bargain, excepting 26 acres, for which I FIND the said William Burns entitled to an allowance at the rate of eight pence Sterl. per boll for his liming the same, and therefore I allow the said William Burns to retain out of the rents of said farm the sum of £86 13s. 4d. Sterl. as the value of 2600 bolls of lime at eight pence per boll for liming said 26 acres; BUT in regard the said William Burns has limed these 26 acres out of 726 tons of limestone delivered to him, and coals at one shilling Sterl. per ton for burning the same (as herein after allowed him), being part of what has been furnished by the said David McClure for the second dressing of the said farm, THEREFORE I DECERN and ORDAIN the said William Burns to lay upon the said land for the second dressing against the term of lambass 1784, 2600 bolls of lime at his own charge, and produce vouchers thereof; FIND That the farm 76 THE LOCHLIE LITIGATION has been inclosed and subdivided by said David McClure, excepting some dykes made by the said William Burns, for the expence of which I find him entitled to have credit, and hereby allow him to retain on that account £18 lOs. Sterling, conform to vouchers shown to me, AND ALSO to have credit for building houses and for grass seeds for 10 acres of land the first year of the tack, amounting the said houses to £70 18s. 6d. Sterling (David McClure having built a barn equal £29 Is. 6d. Sterl., which makes up the sum of £100 Sterl. agreed to be laid out upon houses) and the grass seed to £10 Sterl., for both of which sums, amounting to £80 18s. 6d. Sterl., the said W.illiam Burns is hereby allowed retention; FIND no rent chargeable for the ground occupied by the damb untill it shall be drained, and that the said William Burns has no claim for damages by its not being drained; FIND upon the whole that the charge against the said William Burns at Whitsunday 1782, the term immediately preceeding the date of this Submission, is £775 Sterling and all the public burthens, being 51 years rent at £130 Sterling yearly, Supposing him, the said William Burns, to have paid the public burthens, and, if otherwise, find him liable to refund to David McClure the whole or whatever part of them he has paid for the farm of Lochlie during William Burns's tack, besides said sum of £775 Sterling, which includes said rent and £60 Sterling for labouring 30 acres of limed land above the half of the farm the first year, which William Burns states in his account to his own debit at £2 Sterling per acre; But find That from the said sum of £775 Sterling the said William Burns must have credit for the five articles before specified, for which he is allowed retention, and also for £36 6s. Sterl. as the value of coals for burn­ ing the 726 tons of limestone before mentioned, at one shilling Sterling per ton, and for the sum of £60, £11 8s., and £40, all Sterling money paid by him in cash, conform to retired Bills and Receipts shown to me, The amount of all which credit is £543 17s. 4d. Sterl., leaving a balance still due by the said William Burns at Whitsunday 1782 of £231 2s. 8d. Sterling, which balance I DECERN and ORDAIN the said William Burns to make payment of to the said David McClure, together with the interest thereof from the said term of Whitsunday 1782 and in time coming untill payment, and upon such payment being made to the said David McClure I DECERN both parties to discharge each other of all claims they had against each other respecting the rent or damages of the said farm of Lochlie or any other account whatever preceeding the said term of Whitsunday 1782; and I appoint this my final Decreet Arbitral to be obtempered and fullfilled by both parties under the penalty in the said THE LOCHLIE LITIGATION 77 Submission, and that these presents be registered along there­ with and minutes thereon for execution, in terms of the clause of registration consented to by both parties in the said Submission, In Witness Whereof I have subscribed these presents, consisting of this and the three preceeding pages of stamped paper written by David McWhinnie, Clerk to Charles Shaw, Writer in Air, at Sundrum the 16th August 1783, before these witnesses, Alexander Montgomerie, Esquire of Coilsfield, and David Sha.w, Clerk to said Charles Shaw, witnesses also to my signing the marginal notes upon the second and third pages being wrote by said David McWhinnie. (Signed) John Hamilton; Alexr. Montgomerie, Witness; David Shaw, Witness. The result of the Oversman's award was as follows :­ Awarded to David McOlure 5! years' rent from November 1776 to May 1782, at £130 yearly - £715 0 0 For labouring 30 acres of limed land above the half of the farm in the first year 60 0 0

£775 0 0

Oredit allowed to William Burnes Compensation for entering at 20/-, instead of 15/-, per acre for first eight years - - £210 1 6 For liming 26 acres with 2600 bolls of lime, at 8d per boll 86 13 4 For erecting dykes 18 10 0 For building houses 70 18 6 For grass seed for 10 acres - 10 0 0 For coals for burning 726 tons of limestone, at 1/- per ton 36 6 0 For cash paid, per receipt produced 60 0 0 Do. Do. 11 8 0 Do. Do. 40 0 0

£543 17 4

The balance due by William Burnes to David McClure was therefore £231 2s. 8d. 78 THE LOCHLIE LITIGATION II. Within nme days after Hamilton issued his award, William Burnes took the case to the Court of Session, and applied for a Suspension of the Charge; but he was unsuccessful on technical grounds-for lack of specifica­ tion. His Petition and the Interlocutor which followed thereon, given here in full from a copy in the Register House, are seH-explanatory.

SUSPENSION AT THE INSTANCE OF WILLIAM BURNS AGAINST DAVID McCLURE My LORDS of Council and Session unto your Lordships humbly means and shows William Burns in Lochlee, That I am lately Charged by virtue of the Sherriff of Air his Decreet to make payment to David McLure of Shawood, Merchant in Air, of the Sum of £231 Sterling, being a Ballance of rent due by me at Whitsunday 1782, Conform to Decreet Arbitral pronounced by John Hamilton of Sundrum Esquire, on a Submission betwixt the said David McLure and me and that within a certain Short Space under the pain of poinding &c. most wrongously and unjustly, Considering That John McAdam of Craigengillan Esquire, as ha.ving an Heretable Security over the Lands for which the Rents Charged for is due for £8000 Sterling, lately brought an Action against me and the other Tenants of said Lands for pa.yment of the Rents due by us, And therefore I am not in safety to pay the sums charged for to the Charger without Mr. McAdam's consent, And therefore the foresaid Charge ought to be Simpliciter Suspended; nevertheless for the more obedience I am willing to find Caution in common form, HEREFORE, I beseech your Lordships for Letters of. Suspension of the foresaid Charge upon Caution According to Justice &c. (Signed) John Gray for Willm. Charles Craigie. Apud Edin. 25 August 1783 Marked by N. D. Inglis Clk. Edin. 25th August 1783 The Lo. Ordinarie having considered this Bill, In respect the complainer has not specially stated before what Court he is sued at Craigengillan's instance nor has produced any evidence of such action, nor has raised any multiplepoinding, Refuses this Bill. (Signed) JOHN SWINTON THE LOCHLIE LITIGATION 79 McAdam of Craigengillan was not the only landlord's creditor who attempted to secure the sum awarded in Hamilton's Decreet, and William Burnes once more applied to the Court of Session. This time he raised an action of Multi plepoinding, the Decreet of Preference in which· is recorded in the Register of Acts and Decreets in the Register House. It is dated 26th November and 19th December, 1783, and 27th January, 1784. The action was

"at the instance of William Burns, Tenant in Lochlie, against John McCulloch, Merchant in Ayr, David Ewen, Merchant there, Jas. Hume, Writer there, Douglas, Heron & Co., late Bankers there, and George Home of Branxton, their factor and manager, John Campbell of Wellwood, David McClure of Shawwood, and George McCree of Pitcon, mentioning that where the pursuer is daily charged, troubled, molested and pursued by the persons before named, defenders, for payment making to them of the rents due by the pursuer for the said farm of Lochlie belonging in joint property to the said John Campbell, David McClure and George McCree, most wrongously, considering that the pursuer can only be liable in once and single payment of the rents of the said farm and that to the person or persons who shall be found by the Lords of Council and Session to have best right thereto, and therefore the said John McCulloch, David Ewen and Jas. Hume, Douglas, Heron & Co. and their said factor alld manager, John Campbell, David McClure and George McCree, ought and should exhibit and produce before the said Lords the several rights and grounds of debt by which they claim right to the foresaid rents and should discuss the same before the said Lords, to the end that the party having the best right thereto may be preferred to the said rents after deduction and allowance to the pursuer of the expense of this process, and the remanent persons should be by Decreet foresaid discharged from further molesting and pursuing the said pursuer thereafter in time coming." All the defenders were cited personally or at their dwelling places with the exception of George McCree, ';Yho was cited" by affixing and leaving for him the like just copy of citation at and upon each of the Mercat Cross of Edinburgh and the Pier and Shore of Leith, as being furth of Scotland at the time." William Burnes was represented by Robert Blair, advocate, who appeared 80 THE LOCHLIE LITIGATION

also for Douglas, Heron & Co. and their factor; the other defenders failed to appear. On behalf of the Bank there were produced to the r Court:- (1) Extract Heritable Bond and Disposition dated 2nd August 1773, and registered in the Books of Council and SesHion 17th June 1779, by John Campbell, David McClure and George McCree, whereby they disponed to 'frustees for Douglas, Heron & Co. the five merk land of Easter and Wester Douries and others, in security of the principal sum of £8600, and £1720 of penalty and interest. (2) Extract Instrument of Sasine following thereon, recorded in the General Register of Sasines at Edinburgh 17th September 1773. (3) Extract Bond and Assignation dated 18th October 1774, and registered in the Books of Council and Session 7th March 1777, by John Campbell, David McClure and George McCree, in corroboration of the said sums of £8600 and £1720. (4) Instrument of Intimation of the writs before narrated by George Home to William Burns, dated 18th September 1783. (5) Copy of the Decreet Arbitral of Hamilton of Sundrum, finding a balance of £231 2s. 8d. due by William Burns to David McClure at Whitsunday 1782.

The case ultimately came before Lord Braxfield, the Lord Ordinary, who found" that the sums in the hands of the raiser of the Multiplepoinding amounted at Whit­ sunday 1782 to the foresaid sum of £231 2s. 8d., besides the sum of £130, both sterling, as another year's rent fallen due since, and therefore preferred the said Messrs. Douglas, Heron & Co. to the foresaid two sums, for pay­ ment to them pro tanto of the sums contained in their interest produced." William Burnes on this occasion was successful, but at what a cost: "his all went among the rapacious hell­ hounds that growl in the kennel of justice" !

III.

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FACSglILE OF A DOCUMENT IN THE HANDWRITING OF THK POET'S FATHER (By kind permission of the Corporation of Ayr, per Mr. P. A. Thomson, Town Clerk) THE LOCHLIE LITIGATION 81 assumes a fresh interest, and appears in an entirely different light from that in which we have been accustomed to view it. The charge of sharp practice has been made against the Burnes family. It has been alleged that in effect they attempted to swindle their landlord; it is now apparent that the boot was on the other foot. It has been shown that McClure claimed more than twice the rent he was entitled to; and it is as clear that William Burnes was in a position to pay, and was willing to pay, the rent legally due, as that the sequestration was not only uncalled-for but was invalid. On 17th May, 1783, McClure presented a Petition to the Sheriff-Depute of Ayrshire (William Wallace of Sauchrie), craving a warrant to sequestrate" the whole Stock and Crops in the barn and barnyeard upon said lands" belonging to William Burnes. Copies of that Petition and of McClure's "Replies" to William Burnes's "Answers" are preserved in the Alloway Burns Cottage Museum. Unfortunately, the" Answers" are not known to be now in existence.

PETITION FOR SEQUESTRATION At Ayr, the 17th day of Ma.y 1783, anent the petition given in and Presented unto the Honble. the Sheriff Deput of Ayr by David McClure, merchant in Ayr, Humbly sheweth that William Burns in Lochill [lie] possessed that farm, part of the barony of Halfmark in the parish of Tarbolton, and had done so for five yeaTS Preceeding Martinmass last, at the rent of £130 Sterling yearly by Set from the Petitioner, and was presently owing upwards of £500 Sterling, besides the Curent year's rent; That the said William Burns, having upon frivolous Pretences refused payment of his rent, his Claims of Retention Came at last to be submitted to arbitors and then laid before Mr. Hamilton of Sundrum as Oversman, to determine upon them, but as there was no written Tacks or minute of bargain between the Petitioner and the said William Burns, it was informed that he was immediatly to Quite the possession, and was preparing himself accordingly by Dispossing of his Stock and Crops to Disappoint the Petitioner of his fund of payment, which oblidged him to make that application at present, Craving it might therefore F 82 THE LOCHLIE LITIGA'rION pleas his Lordship to order that petition to be served upon the said William Burns. and him to lodge his ansures thereto in a short space, and in the mean time to grant warrend for seqwestrating the whole Stock and Crops in the barn and barnyeard upon said lands, all to Remain till payment was made of the bygone rent, at least till sufficent Caution was found for what may be due, and lickways of the Curent year's rent, according to Justice, as the said Petition, Signed by the said David McClure, Petitioner, bears, which Petition having been upon the Date hereof Considered by William Wallace of Suchrae [Sauchrie] Esqr., advocate, Sheriff Deput of Ayrshire, he ordeaned and herby ordeans the before William Burns to be served with a full Copy of said Petition and of that Deliverance, and to Lodge his ansures thereto in the Sheriff Clerk's Office at Ayr within four Days after he shall be so served, with Certification, and in the mean time Granted and hereby Grants warrend to Officers, to seqwestrate and secure the Stock and Crop in the barn and barnyeard for payment of the Current year's rent when Due, or at least till Sufficent Caution is found therefore, and also the said Crop in the barn and barnyeard for pay­ ment of the year's rent whereof it is the growth, or that Security be found therefore, as the said Deliverance, signed by the said William Wallace, Esqwar, advocate, Sheriff Deput of Ayrshire, bears: Extracted upon this and the two Preceeding pages by William Crooks, Clk. Subt.

You the within Designed William Burns are hereby Served with a full Copy of said Petition, Deliverance, and warrend of Seeqwesteration, desires you for to lodge your ansures thereto in the Sheriff Clerk's Office at Ayr within four days next after the Date hereof, with Certification. This I do upon the 17th day of May 1783, before witnesses. (Signed) JAMES GORDON

EXECUTION OF SEQUESTRATION Upon the 17th day of May 1783 I, James Gordon, Officer, past, by virtue of the Sherriff Deput of Ayrshire his Deliver­ ance and warrand of Sequestration wrote upon this and the two Preceeding pages, following upon the before Extracted Petition, and lawfully Served the before designed William Burns, personally apprehended, with a full double of the before Petition, deliverance, warrand of Sequestration, with a short copy Subjoined thereto Subscribed by me, desiring and Requaring him to lodge his Answers thereto in the Sheriff Clerk's office at Ayr within four days next after THE LOCHLIE LITIGATION 83 the date hereof; And also I, the said Officer, in virtue of the foresaid warrand of Sequestration, past to the grounds of the lands of Lochlie upon the said 17th day of May Current and year foresaid, and then and there I lawfully Sequestrated and secoured four horse, two Mears, two ploughs and plough graith, one wheat Stack, one half Stack of Corn, and a little hay, all Standing in the barn yeard, four Stacks of Bear in the barn, about three bolls of bear lying on the barn floor, two Stacks of Corn in the barn, two small bags of Pease in the barn, thirteen Cous, two Calfs, one Ewe, two lambs, four­ teen bundles of shafe lint, seven bundles of Mill Tow in the Mill, five Carts with graith belonging them lying in the sheed, three Cart wheels Lying in the shade, two Cart wheels Standing in the Closs, with an Iron axtree, two old ploughs, three long bodied Carts in the Sheed, two Harrous on the land besides the house, a large Parcell of wheat Straw in thack shaves, a large Parcell of Bear Straw in battles all in the barn yeard, and a large Parcell of Corn Straw in battles in the Sheed, all to remain under sure Sequesteration for payment of the Current year's rent when due, or at least till sufficient Caution is found therefore, before and in pre­ sence of these Witnesses, Robert Doak, Servant to David McClure of Shawood, and John Lees, Shoemaker in Tarbol­ toun. REPLIES FOR DAVID McCLURE TO THE ANSWERS OF WILLIAM BURNS The petitioner denys there was any Missive of Agreement respecting the [set] of the Lands of Lochlie to the respondent, as he Aledges. But he affirms that the rent of said Lands is as set forth in the petition. Sometime ago the respondent made out an Account in his own hand writing which he called an Account of Charge and Discharge betwixt him and the petitioner, in which Account he himself states the Rent in the same manner as set forth in the petition. This Account with other pa.pers is lying before the Arbiter, Mr. Hamilton of Sundrum. The petitioner Allous that the respondent has ploued and soued part of the Lands, but whither so much as ought to have been done he cannot say j but he submitts it to your Lordship Whither thirteen black Cattle (which by the Execution of Sequesteration herewith produced Your Lord­ ship will see is all the respondent has on the farm) be an adequate number for a farm of the extent and that pays the rent which the respondent's farm does. It will no doubt appear to Your Lordship that there ought to have been at least double that Quantity, but feu as they are and not with­ standing of Your Lordship's Sequesteration, the petitioner is 84 THE LOCHLIE LITIGATION well informed that since Your Lordship's Warrant was execute the respondent has actualy carried off and sold part of that number at a publick market. As the respondent Acknouledges the possession, it can­ not be Understood that he should possess these lands without paying rent, but he does not so much as pretend to say that he has any recepts or discharges to shew that he has paid the rent up to any given period during his possession. There­ fore his Saying that the rents are paid up till Martinmass last is a mere allegation without the smallest foundation. It is therefore humbly hoped from these Causes Your Lordship will see no Cause to Alter or recall your Warrant of Seques­ tration as Craved. (Si.qned) DAVID McCLURE

It will be seen from the prayer of the Petition that warrant for sequestrating the stock and crops was asked for, " all to Remain till payment was made of the bygone rent . .. and ... of the Curent year's rent." It is established Scots law, however, that the produce of a farm can be hypothecated only for the rent of the year whereof it is the crop; and in attempting to seize grain, etc., in respect of bygone rent for years of which it was not the crop, McClure overstepped the mark. This point was not overlooked by Sheriff Wallace, who granted interim warrant to sequestrate only for payment of the current year's rent, and also the" Crop in the barn and barnyeard for payment of the year's rent whereof it is the growth." McClure's case was that William Burnes owed him upwards of £500. The Oversman had awarded him £231 2s. 8d. In his" Replies" McClure insinuates that he had not received any payments to account, which he must have known was a deliberate misstatement of facts. Three cash payments to account had been made for £60, £11 8s., and £40 respectively, and receipts therefor were produced to the Oversman, who accordingly allowed William Burnes credit for them. That William Burnes, when he raised the action of Multiplepoinding, was in a position to deposit in Court the sum of £231, and to do so THE LOCHLIE LITIGATION 85 without interfering with his stock, so far as can be ascertained, is in itself sufficient evidence for submitting that McClure had no justification for apprehending that his rent would not be forthcoming. His precipitate action can be explained only by the fact that he himself was in dire straits financially. He was heavily in debt; and in fact on 28th March, 1783-two months before he applied for the sequestration of William Burnes­ Douglas, Heron & Co., the principal creditors of McClure and his co-owners, were actually infeft in the estate of which Lochlie formed part, in security of their debt. His financial position went from bad to worse until, on 23rd November, 1783-six months after his attempt to sequestrate William Burnes-he was himself seques­ trated; his debts amounted to the considerable sum of £45,382 19s. 6d. The foregoing criticism of McClure's Petition pro­ ceeds on the assumption that he had a right to seques­ trate, but an examination of the titles to Lochlie shows it to be doubtful if he ever possessed that right. The farm of Lochlie, along with other lands, was vested in John Campbell of Wellwood , David McClure of Shaw­ wood, and George McOree of Pitcon, by a Sasine recorded on 16th March, 1771, proceeding on a Disposition to them by Thomas Rigg of Morton dated 17th December, 1770. To judge from the manner in which they juggled with the title, none of the three appears to have been above suspicion, and one of them, McOree, seems to have absconded. When Douglas, Heron & Co. failed, the position of George Home of Branxton, their factor and manager, must have been anything but enviable; but the hundreds of actions to be found in the Minute Book of the Court of Session are eloquent testimony to his assiduity in ingathering the debts due to the Bank. One of these actions was a " Process of Ranking of the Oreditors and Sale of the estates of John Campbell, David McClure, 86 THE LOCHLIE LITIGATION and George McCree, all merchants in Ayr, raised at the instance of Douglas, Heron & Co., late Bankers in Ayr, and George Home, their factor and manager.' ~ On 26th July, 1786, these estates, in sundry lots, were exposed to public judicial sale j and the first lot, consisting of the lands and estate of Halfmark, which included Lochlie, was purchased for £19,572 by David Erskine, Clerk to the Signet, who made the purchase on behalf of Miss Henrietta Scott of Scotstarvet, afterwards Duchess of Portland. If the Court was satisfied that the lands of Lochlie were the joint property of Campbell, McClure and McCree, which does not appear to have been denied by them, Campbell and McCree ought to have concurred both in the granting of the lease and in the petition for sequestration. Campbell appears to have been present when the bargain for the lease of Lochlie was made j but he and McCree were not parties to the sequestration of William Burnes, and McClure's petition was therefore invalid. Burns's fear of his father's "absorption in a jail" appears to have been unjustified, but the exaggeration is pardonable when we think how McClure's "bludgeon­ ing" must have affected the sensitive pride of the Burnes family. When we consider that William Burnes's health was gradually failing, we cannot but admire the indomitable spirit he displayed in resisting to the bitter end the unwarranted claims of an unscrupulous landlord. We have been accustomed to think of him as the upright, high-principled "saint, father, and husband" of "The Cotter's Saturday Night,'! albeit he was never a cotter, but a tenant farmer. There now falls to be added to these attributes that of a keen, hard-headed, business man, who did not suffer fools gladly and was prepared to fight for his rights to the last ditch. JOHN llcVIE. THE LOCHLIE LITIGATION 87

NOTE. The James Grieve of Boghead who was one of the arbiters in the dispute between William Burnes and David McClure is probably the person referred to in Tait's poem entitled "A compliment" ;- "Our Provost .Mr. . G. --- ve lives here" "Sir, for M'Lure he fought so fair 'Gainst Burns and Lawyers in Air, He trimm'd their jackets to a hair So wantonlie, No toil nor travel he did spare To win the plea."

Burns's OpInIOn of the gentleman is recorded in an epitaph which he wrote in his Commonplace Book under date April 1784, two months after the death of his father.

ON JAS. GRIEVE, LAIRD OF BOGHEAD, TARBOLTON. Here lies Boghead amang the dead, In hopes to get salvation; But if Buch as he in Heav'n may be, Then welcome, hail! damnation. LOUISA FONTENELLE, AOTRESS. Burns's acquaintance with theatres-there being none in Ayrshire-dates from his first visit to Edinburgh in the winter of 1786-87. When he arrived at the capital in November of 1786, "A Select Oompany from Saddlers \Vells " was performing at the Theatre Royal in Shake­ speare Square: a circus performance by "The Little Devil and Oompany" and a pantomime. Shortly after the conclusion of this engagement, the play season opened (13th January, 1787), and for four months a quite distinguished company of actors produced numerous plays, among them Shakespeare's Macbeth and Othello, Sheridan's School /01' Scandal and Critic, O'Keeffe's Young Quake1', and Home's Douglas. The company included Mr. and Mrs. William Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kemble, Mrs. Iliff and Mrs. Robinson, and Messrs. Bland and Yates. It may safely be conjectured that Burns was present at many of these productions, and became acquainted with some of the actors and actresses. With Woods­ the leader of the company-indeed, he was on so friendly terms as to write for his benefit-night (16th April, 1787) the prologue beginning " When by a generous Public's kind acclaim That dearest meed is granted-honest fame." A.nd on his subsequent visits-from Ayrshire or Dumfriesshire-to the capital he probably met members of the theatrical companies that were playing there, among them an attractive and talented young woman who had captivated Oovent Garden on her first appear­ ance upon its boards, and with whom he was to become friendly at Dumfries, when she came there to act. Of Louisa Fontenelle, who was probably of French extraction, little is recorded in print. Almost the only MifsFolltellelle ~il Ih f' /'t,;irlrln· 1" Mors:r. ~i; Ihr Highli\ud Reel. I I

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MISS FONTENELLE, actress, was sent to a boarding school by her mother, who was a resident many years in London. The daughter, on finishing her education, discovered so much agreeable vivacity that the stage was suggested to her by her friends, and though unacquainted with the drama, having seen but few theatrical representations, she suddenly imbibed a strong inclination for the profession. She was introduced by Mr. Woodfall, the proprietor of a morning paper, to Mr. Harris, and made her first appearance at Covent Garden Theatre in the character of " Moggy," on the first representation of O'Keeffe's musical piece The Highlamd Reel, 1788. No young lady, it was remarked, ever came before the public with greater confidence, but the remarkable liveliness she displayed made ample compensation for the want of that modest diffidence which is so pleasing in female candidates. She was engaged for three years conditionally, but the manager and she parted at the end of the first season. She then ,went to Edinburgh; and was afterwards engaged by Mr. Colman, as a substitute for Miss George, at the Haymarket Theatre, where she remained a few summer seasons.

Genest, in his Some account of the English stage, supplements that notice by recording that Miss Fontenelle's "first appearance on any stage" was at Covent Garden on 6th November, 1788. She appeared in various other productions at that theatre during the season, taking her" benefit" on 2nd May, 1789. Her first appearance in Scotland was as a member of Jackson's company at the Edinburgh Theatre Royal on Saturday, 17th October, 1789: as "Moggy" in "the celebrated comic romance of The Highland Reel." A note in the Edinburgh Evening Courant of 22nd October stated that" The Country Girl was performed last night to a brilliant and crouded audience, in which Miss Fontenelle made her third appearance on this stage, who was received with the greatest marks of approbation." 90 LOUISA FONTENELLE, AOTRESS The Highland Reel was again presented on 23rd October -" by desire of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of the Caledonian Hunt"; and thereafter, until 1st June, 1190, Miss Fontenelle appeared in numerous plays: as " Phebe" in Rosina, as "Priscilla Tomboy" in The Romp, as "Wowski " in I nkle and Yarico, as "Inis" in The Wonder! a Woman Keeps a Secret, and many others. The performances on 5th May, for her "benefit," included the singing of "the favourite song of Poor Jack by Miss Fontenelle, in Character of a Sailor." In the summer seasons of 1190, 1191, and 1192 Miss Fontenelle acted at the Theatre Royal in Haymarket, London, her first appearance at that theatre being on 11th June, 1190. In January of 1193 she returned to Edinburgh, to become a member of Mrs. Esten's company for the season; near the end of May she appeared at the theatre in Dunlop Street, Glasgow­ taking her" benefit" on 5th June (when she played "Lady Teazle!' in the School for Scandal), "in con­ sequence of her engagement at the Theatre Royal in the Haymarket"; a week later she was in London. Whether or not Miss Fontenelle's acquaintance with Burns began at Edinburgh, actress and poet were known to each other in the winter of 1192, when the lady was acting in Dumfries Theatre, under the management of George S. Sutherland. For her" benefit-night" (26th November, 1192) the poet wrote an" Occasional address: The Rights of Woman," which he sent her accompanied by this "gallant" letter:-

TO MISS FONTENELLE. Madam, In such a bad world as ours, those who add to the scanty sum of our pleasures are positively our benefactors. To you, Madam, on our humble Dumfries boards, I have been more indebted for entertainment than ever I was in prouder Theatres. Your charms as a woman would insure applause to the most indifferent Actress, and your theatrica.l talents LOUISA FONTENELLE, ACTRESS 91 would secure admiration to the plainest figure. This, Madam, is not the unmeaning or insidious t:ompliment of the Frivolous or Interested; I pay it from the same honest impulse that the Sublime of Nature excites my admiration or her beauties give me delight. Will the foregoing lines be of any service to you on your approaching benefit night 1 If they will, I shall be prouder of my Muse than ever. They are nearly extempore: I know they have no great merit; but though they shall add but little to the entertainment of the evening, they give me the happiness of an opportunity to declare how much I have the honor to be, Madam, your very humble servant, [ ROBT. BURNS] Of the poem itself Burns wrote, on a copy of it which he presented to Mrs. Graham of Fintry and which is presently on loan to the Alloway Burns Cottage Museum: -" written in haste on the spur of the occasion, and therefore inaccurate, but a sincere Compli­ ment to that sex, the most amiable of the works of God." The lady acknowledged the favour in a delightful letter which is now preserved in the Alloway Museum, and which is printed here by the courtesy of the Trustees of that institution:-

TO MR. ROBERT BURNS. Sir, I have received the favor of your Letter with the inclosed address, and for both I wish to make you my best acknow­ ledgments. Your Muse can receive no Compliment from the Slight value of my praise, but I make no doubt but the Judgment of the Critic will be as fully Satisfied with the poetical Merit as I confess the vanity of the Actress is gratified by the kindness of the intention. I am very thankful for your favorable opinion-much as it goes beyond my humble merit. I can only borrow your own Idea to thank you with. The Elegance of the mode in which you have conferr'd this obligation would make the most indifferent Lines valuable, and the excellence of the Composition would make the roughest manners agreeable. I am, Sir, your obliged Humble Servant, LOUISA FONTENELLE Friday Morning. 92 LOUISA FONTENELLE, ACTRESS A year later, when she was again on the Dumfries boards and preparing for her "benefit-night" (4th December, 1793), Miss Fontenelle

" Sought a Poet, roosted near the skies: Told him I came to feast my curious eyes; Said nothing like his works was ever printed; And last, my prologue-business slily hinted."

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" Still anxious to secure your partial favor, And not less anxious, sure, this night than ever" were produced, and sent with this letter:-

TO MISS FON'fENELLE. Inclosed in the "Address," such as it IS; and may it be a prologue to an overflowing House I If all the Town put together have half the ardour for your success and welfare of my individual wishes, my prayer will most certainly be granted. Were I a man of gallantry and fashion, strutting and fluttering on the foreground of the picture of Life, making the speech to a lovely young girl might be construed to be one of the doings of All-powerful Love; but you will be surprised, my dear Madam, when I tell you that it is not Love, nor even Friendship, but sheer Avarice. In all my justlings and jumblings, windings and turnings, in life, disgusted at every corner, as a man of the least taste an

ON SEEING MISS FONTENELLE IN A FAVOURITE CHARACTER. Sweet naivete of feature, Simple, wild, enchanting elf, Not to thee, but thanks to nature Thou art acting but thyself. Wert thou awkward, stiff, affected, Spurning nature, torturing art, Loves and graces all rejected, Then indeed thou'd'st act a part. R. B. And John O'Keeffe, who also knew her, wrote this in his "Poetical sketches of well-known dramatic per­ formers of the old school " :- MISS FONTENELLE. She wore a tucker and a bib, She danced a reel, and told a fib. In bonnet blue, and tartan plaiddy, She humm'd the sergeant and her daddy. Tho' soldier for her own Prince Charley, To fighting she preferr'd a parley. Lively as Catley, Jordan, Clive, Whilst living she was all alive. Arch Moggy 's gone: Muse, tune the shell In plaint for little Fontenelle. 94 PROPOSED MAUSOLEUM AT GLENBERVIE The illustration which accompanies these notes is reproduced from the frontispiece to the Manchester Songster (1792). Another portrait, a drawing in water­ colours, shows Mi,ss Fontenelle as the same character­ whole length, standing, in male attire; it is preserved in the Print Department of the British Museum. DAVIDSON COOK J. C. E.

PROPOSED MAUSOLEUM TO GLENBERVIE FORBEARS OF BURNS.

It is a fact that no one county in Scotland can exclusively claim Robert Burns as its own product. By birth and maternal ancestry he is an Ayrshireman; on account of his eight years' residence in the county he is claimed by Dumfriesshire; in virtue of his paternal ancestry he belongs to Kincardineshire. Thus we have a trinity of shires each strong in its claim upon the National Bard. When William Burnes migrated from the Mearns in the spring of 1748 he carried with him not only a certi­ ficate of good character, but strong hereditary influences, moulded in the stern struggle for existence that his hardy forbears had waged in wresting a meagre livelihood from the grudging farms at Brawlinmuir, Bogjordan and Clochnahill. Thrice within the preceding fifty years Scotland had known famine; and that of 1741 determined the fate of William Burnes, in so far that ever-reducing circumstances made him a wanderer. In those distress­ ful days landlords were driven to the verge of destitution, farmers were pauperised, and labourers were forced either to accept charity from the kirk or to die of starva-

PROPOSED MAUSOLEUM AT GLENBERVIE 95 tion. After the famine of 1741 the Burnes family were forced into smaller farms, not on account of bad husbandry, but by post-Rebellion economic conditions; and these vicissitudes and hardships did much to mould the character of William Burnes. The history of the Burnes family in Kincardineshire is now fairly well known, and is recorded in biographies of the poet. These all begin with a certain Walter Burnes, who died in depressed circumstances in Glen­ bervie, and whose sons William and James became tenants respectively of the farms of Bogjordan and Brawlinmuir. Robert Burnes, the eldest son of this J ames, was the father of William Burnes, who was the father of the poet. What became of that Robert Burnes (grandfather of the poet) is not definitely known, and his grave has never been discovered. But his father-the poet's great-grandfather-lies buried in the sequestered churchyard of Glenbervie; and in an adjacent grave lies the poet's great-granduncle, also named William Burnes. These graves were located more than eighty years ago by kinsmen of the poet-Dr. James Burnes and Adam Burnes, sons of Provost Burnes of Montrose. They were almost hidden from sight by an overgrowth of grass, and the stones marking them were fast crumbling to decay. When cleaned, the stone over the grave of Burns's great­ grandfather was found to bear this inscription:-

MEMENTO MORI 1742 J. B. M. F. Here under lyes the body of Also the body of MARGARET JAMES BURNES, who was Tenant FALCONER, his spouse, who de­ in Brawlinmuir, who died ye 23 parted this life the 28th of of January, 1743, aged 87 years. Dec. 1749, aged 90 years. Although our Bodys worms destroy-our reins consumed be, Yet in our flesh and with our eyes, Shall our Redeemer See. Here is the grave of THOMAS BURNES, son to the above, who departed this life June ye 8, 1734, aged 29 years. Also his lawful and only daughter MARGARETT, who departed this life March ye 24th, 1741, aged 8 years. 96 PROPOSED MAUSOLEUM AT GLENBERVIE Public interest in the graves was aroused, and in 1882 a Committee was formed, under the secretaryship of J. B. Greig of Laurencekirk, "to take steps to arrest the further progress of elemental disintegration." Funds were raised, and the grave-stones were placed on two sandstone cradles supported by ornamental pedestals. On the completion of this work in 1885 an inaugural cer'emony took place (25th June), at which speeches were delivered by Mr. Alexander Stuart (proprietor of Inch­ breck), Mr. Greig, the Rev. Charles Rogers, and others. " It is fit and proper that the tombstones of the forbears of a great man should not be allowed to disappear, but should be kept uninjured for future ages," said Mr. Stuart on that occasion; but it does not appear that any­ thing definite was done to ensure this. The graves were left to take care of themselves, with scarce a kindly hand willing to cut the grass around them; and the original stones, placed upon flat cradles, were exposed to the effects of the weather. Since 1885 the elements have played havoc with them, and to-day they are again in urgent need of attention, if anything of their original semblance is to be rescued and retained. This matter has been frequently reviewed in recent years, and numerous suggestions have been put forward for the preservation of the stones. Several meetings have been held within the churchyard, and now it has been decided to erect a small mausoleum that will not only protect the stones from further disintegration, but will serve as a memorial of the intimacy that the Mearns has with the poet. A Committee, consisting of representa­ tives of Burns Clubs within the district, is now in existence, with Dr. Charles Burns of Stonehaven as Chairman. It is estimated that £500 will be required to erect the mausoleum, as the aim of the Committee is to put the matter beyond the necessity of future calls upon either the public or admirers of the poet. The mausoleum will in all probability be of dressed granite, PROPOSED MAUSOLEUM AT GLENBERVIE 97 with tasteful and appropriate ornamentation and a wrought-iron door. It has been suggested that a stained­ glass window would add to the dignity and beauty of the building, and this is being considered by the Committee. Subscriptions are now being solicited, and work will be started as soon as the preliminary arrangements are completed and sufficient funds received. The Burns Federation has contributed £5 5s. towards the fund, and commends the scheme to the favourable consideration of the Clubs on its roll. ALEX. MUTCH.

Subscriptions should be sent to Mr. Mutch-who is Secretary and Treasurer to the Committee-at 2 Burns Gardens, Aberdeen.

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Notes of a speech delivered at the 1934 anniversary meeting of Calcutta Burns Club, by the President, the Hon. J. S. Henderson.

Within easy reach of the town of Ayr, and not far from Alloway's auld kirk, the Brig 0' Doon, and the banks and braes he loved so well, stands an "auld clay biggin" into which, exactly 175 years ago to-day, "a blast 0' Janwar' win'1' ushered the most humanly lovable son Scotland ever bore, in the form of a cotter's child who was destined to be the Pan of Scotland, and whose memory we are assembled here to honour. That " auld clay biggin "-of two rooms, the typical Scottish "but and ben" of that period-was built by the poet's father with his own hands. Here the family lived for nine years, William Burnes devoting the hours of evening, after a hard day's toil in the fields, to giving his children a Scottish grounding in the essential elements of educa­ tion. Not far from Alloway kirk, the scene of the midnight dance of the witches, is Mount Oliphant, the farm to which Burns's father removed in 1766; and some miles away, near the village of Tarbolton, is Lochlea­ which was the next home of the family. The young poet, when the day's labour was done, would make light of the three miles that separated him from Tarbolton, which offered the opportunity of indulging in social pleasures of which he was fond. The countryside had begun at this time to ring with his name, though as yet there was little guess of the fame that was in store for him. But it is Mauchline that is the true homeland of Burns. It was here that he and his brother Gilbert farmed together, it was while here that he published his first volume of poems, and it was to Mauchline that he BURNS ASSOCIATIONS WITH INDIA 99 returned from Edinburgh, after his wonderful reception thelle. Standing by Mossgiel we view the scenes that stirred his inspiration, one of them the field where he ploughed up the daisy and broke asunder the nest of the "wee, sleekit, cowrin, tim'rous beastie." It is in Mauchline that we get nearest to Burns, for there we can look on the scenes of the wayward, passionate, intensely human life depicted in poems that search every corner of the Scottish heart. It was in Mauchline, too, that he met Jean Armour, his faithful wife. Burns's connection with this part of Ayrshire lasted· for about eleven years. In 1788 he took a lease of the farm of Ellisland, romantically situated on the River Nith, about six miles from Dumfries. To this home he brought his wife, and, with part of the profits of the sale of his Poems, started once again as a farmer. Three years and a half sufficed to show either that the bargain was a bad one or that Burns was not fitted for a farmer's life. Finally, he determined to take up the full duties of an ordinary exciseman, to quit trying to glean a living from the soil, and to set up house in Dumfries. Here he died on the 21st of July, 1796, at an age peculiarly fatal to poets and men of the temperament of Burns. I should like here to refer very briefly to the stigma which has been cast upon Burns by the narrow-minded Currie, in his biography of the poet, as being a reprobate and drunkard-a stigma which has been effectively refuted by recent writers. Sir James Crichton-Browne in his book proves that Burns did not die from the effects of alcoholic excess, but of rheumatic endocarditis. We know that up to within a few weeks of his death Burns was working hard, and the wonder is that at night he was not too exhausted to sit down and write the songs and rhymes which, in spite of his work, had occupied much of his thought during the day. Obviously he had so little time to spare from his gauging that his marvellous literary output is proof that few of his evenings could 100 BURNS ASSOCIATIONS WITH INDIA have been spent in the manner which is so often ascribed to him. There are few Burns associations with India, apart from the connection which two of the poet's sons had with this country; but these should be of interest to all of us here. William Nicol Burns, third son of the poet, in his sixteenth year sailed for India as a midshipman, and soon afterwards obtained a cadetship. Proceeding to the Madras Presidency, he served there as an officer of the 7th Native Infantry for thirty-three years. James Glencairn Burns, the poet's fourth son, was educated at Dumfries Academy and Christ's Hospital, London. Obtaining a cadetship, he sailed for India in his seventeenth year, and at Calcutta joined the 15th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry. In 1817 he was appointed by the Marquis of Hastings, then Governor­ General, to an important post in the Commissariat. As Captain Burns he visited Britain in 1831, returning to India in 1833, when he received from Lord Metcalfe the important office of Judge and Collector of Cachar. Robert Burns Hutchinson, only son of Dr. Berkeley Hutchinson and Sarah Burns, and great-grandson of the poet, was educated at Christ's Hospital, London. In 1877 he sailed for Assam, there to engage in business as a tea planter. He is now settled in the United States of America. Claud Alexander, son of a landed proprietor in the west of Scotland, realised a large fortune as Paymaster­ general of the East India Company's troops in Bengal. He bought the estate of Ballochmyle, near Mauchline, and resided there with his sister Wilhelmina-whom on one occasion Burns met in the grounds of the mansion, and upon whom he wrote" The Lass 0' Ballochmyle." Had Claud Alexander not come to India, there would have been one song less by Burns. When I think of Burns, I seem to have a mental vision of his whole life. His early years full of joy, BURNS ASSOCIATIONS WITH INDIA 101 which no amount of privation could kill. Then another picture: the good-looking poet in Edinburgh, where the fashionable world, the ladies and the eminent men of that day, did their best to spoil him. And lastly: the return of the poet to the customary toil of his former days, determined to take up once again the weary and monotonous round, to grind on till the final ending at the early age of thirty-seven. A somewhat pitiful picture, gentlemen, but very similar, is it not, to the lot that is often meted out to the great ones of the earth? And so, with these thoughts in our minds, I ask you to drink with me in silence to " The Immortal Memory of Robert Burns." READINGS FROM BURNS'S POETRY.

These notes formed the introduction to read­ ings from the poetry of Burns which were given , last year by Professor Franklyn B. Snyder, author of The Life of Robert Burns (1932), at the request of the National Broadcasting Company, covering the United States of .America. from Chicago to the Pacific.

Burns is at once the most popular and the most loved of all the greater English poets. Go round the world by land and sea, and wherever there is a library, a printing­ house, or a private collection of books, there you will find Burns's Poems-not placed on a shelf to collect dust, but worn and used, the pages soiled by hands that rarely turn the leaves of a volume of poetry, and passages underlined in a way that speaks eloquently of someone's approval of what he wrote a-century-and-a-hal£ ago. The Scotsman, the Russian, the German, the English­ man, the Japanese, and the American all know him, either in his own musical dialect or in translation; they know him; they love him; and they find in him courage and consolation and beauty and a fine independence of spirit that acts like a tonic to a man's soul. There may have been greater poets than Burns; he himself would have been the first to admit this fact. But unfortunately some of these greater poets seem to the ordinary man little more than names in a card index. They are not living persons to us; they do not speak to us. But Burns, though his body was laid to rest in a Scottish kirkyard one hundred and thirty-eight years ago, is still a living personality. He is as tender and compassionate to-day as when he wrote his love songs to "Highland Mary" .and " Bonnie Jean"; he is as fierce in his denunciation of tyranny as when he attacked the oppressors of 1180; READINGS FROM BURNS'S POETRY 103 he is as understanding-and as understandable-as when he put into four lines what Byron called "the essence of a thousand love stories" :- " Had we never lov'd sae kindly, Had we never lov'd sae blindly, Never met-or never parted- We had ne'er been broken-hearted." I suppose Burns's popularity is due not so much to his art, which was very great, as to his understanding of three great facts, or experiences, that bind all human beings together in a bond of common understanding. He knew the great and inescapable facts of labour, of suffering, and of love. He knew the blessing and the curse of labour. He was born into a world of poverty and hard work; till death released him it was his lot to labour with his hands as well as his brain, and to labour for the most meagre of financial returns. He knew suffering, both physical and mental; he died when he was thirty-seven years old, not because he had wasted his life in riotous excesses, but because, like his father, he had quite literally worked himself to death, and for the last ten years of his life had hardly been free from physical pain and mental anguish. He knew love: the love of a man for the beasts that worked for him, for the men with whom he associated, and for the women who brought into his life the purest lights and the deepest shadows. These primordial facts were the warp and woof of his life as well as of his poetry. Because he was blessed with an art, a genius, which enabled him to weave these experiences into golden verse, men and women all over the world read him and love him, and will continue to love him until labour and suffering and love cease to play their parts in human life. [The speaker then read several of Burns's poems and songs, among them" To a Mouse," "Green Grow the Rashes," "Bonie Doon," "A Red, Red Rose," "A Man's a Man for a' that," and " John Anderson my J 0."] NOTES, QUERIES, AND ANSWERS.

THE BURNS COTTAGE AND MONUMENT, ALLOWAY. The number of visitors to the Cottage and the Monument at Alloway during the year which ended on 30th September, 1934, was 87,423: an increase of 9,457 on the number for the preceding year. To the poet's birthplace and the Museum the number who paid for admission was 49,748, compared with 48,556 in the year 1932-33; to the Monument the number was 37,675, compared with 29,410 in the year 1932-33. The number of persons who took advantage of the opening of the Cottage and the Museum on Sundays during the Bummer months was '1,767: an increase of 604 on the number for the preceding year.

A VERSE BY BURNS. Two small portions of the "preamble" and rules and regulations of the Tarbolton Bachelors' Club (instituted 1780), in the holograph of David Sillar, are preserved in the Alloway Burns Cottage Museum. On the reverse of one of the frag­ ments are the following four lines in Burns's hand: The greatness that would make us grave Is but an empty thing. What more than mirth could mortals have; The cheerful man's a king.

BURNS'S EPIGRAM ON ELPHINSTONE. When writing his epigram on Elphinstone's translation of Martial, Burns probably had in mind the lines on Professor Joseph Trapp's translation of Virgil which were penned by Dr. Abel Evans and are printed in the notes to Rev. Edward Young's Love of fame: " Read the Commandments, Trapp, translate no further, For there 'tis written Thou shalt do no mUirther." A somewhat similar epigram" on Mr. Francis Gentleman's late alteration of some of ;Ben Jonson's plays" appears in the Scots magazine of September 1771, page 485. NOTES, QUERIES, AND ANSWERS 105

BURNS'S EPITAPH ON WILLIAM NICOL. The epitaph on Nicol appeared (1 in print for the first time) in the Nitlwldale minstrel. (Dumfries, 1815.) A note to the piece tells that" Burns, paying a visit to the' narrow house' of ... Nicol ... ,and hanging in reverential awe over the ashes of his dearly-remembered friend, spoke the following lines . . ." N.B.-Burns died on 21st July, 1796. Nicol died on 21st April, 1797.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN ON BURNS. An article on " Life in the White House in the time of Lincoln," written by John Hay and published in the Century magazine of November 1890, contains this: Lincoln" delighted in Burns; he said one day, after read­ ing those exquisite lines to Glencairn beginning , the bride­ groom may forget the bride,' that ' Burns never touched a sentiment without carrying it to its ultimate expression and leaving nothing further to be said.' "

STEVENSON AND BURNS. A recent catalogue of books and autograph letters for sale, which was issued by Messrs. Henry Sotheran Ltd., London, contains this item: " Robert Louis Stevenson: autograph letter, signed, 1 page octavo, to Eric Robertson, declining to write a book on Burns and suggesting that W. E. Henley might like to do it." Professor Eric S. Robertson was editor of the "Great Writers" series, published by Walter Scott of London. The " book on Burns" which Stevenson declined to write was doubtless one for that series; it was ultimately written by Professor John Stuart Blackie, and published in 1888.

" THE SWINISH MULTITUDE." J.M.-" The Swinish Multitude" of Burns's letter of 31st January, 1796, to Mrs. Dunlop was probably taken from Burke's Reflections on the revolution in France (1790): " Learning will be cast into the mire, and trodden down under the hoofs of a swinish multitude." (Bohn's edition of Burke's Works, II, 351.) 106 NOTES, QUERIES, AND ANSWERS

" TO MY BED." J.o.p.-The lines" To my bed "-beginning " Thou bed 1 in which I first began To be that various creature, man "- which are included in several editions of Burns's writings were not written by him. They appeared-above the initials "R. B." i.e., M. Brockes of Hamburg-in the Universal magazine and in the Edinburgh magazine of 1759, and also in the Annual register, 1759, pp. 456-7.

" THB STAR 0' ROBBIE BURNS." W .H.-" The Star 0' Robbie Burns" was written by James Thomson of Hawick, and is included in his Doric lays and lyrics. (2nd edition, Glasgow, 1884.) A biographical notice of Thomson is in Modern Scottish poets. (Brechin: D. H. Edwards, 10th series, 1887, pp. 266-8.) NOTICES OF NEW BOOKS. Moments with Burns, Scott and Stevenson: selected quotations and preface by Patrick Braybrooke; with drawings by J. Stewart Bauchop. (Stirling: Eneas Mackay, 1933, 2/6.) Mr. Braybrooke has compiled a book of quotations from the writings of three of the greatest Scottish authors, with a view to giving an idea of the varying richness of their minds. His book shows the rich veins of thought of Burns and Scott and Stevenson, their views on life and their descriptions of nature; but it is not any more satisfying than books of quotations invariably are. None of his ten pages of "elegant extracts" from Burns's poems and songs is of more than four lines; besides which, some of them aren't Burns's at all, and" Scots wha hae" is represented by three lines from George Thomson's version of it. Mr. Braybrooke should know that" To the Owl" and" To my Bed" weren't written by Burns, and that the poet flatly refused to accept Thomson's emendation of his great war-ode. The editor contributes a critical appreciation of the three men, who, he says, "studied with great and careful slowness the reality of the world in which they found themselves, and in consequence were able to give to humanity a permanent message and a message of permanent hope." He finds it difficult to come to any conclusion as to whom among them might well be termed the greatest; but concludes that, "if Burns was most certainly the greatest poet of the three, and Scott the greatest prose writer, then Stevenson leads the way in originality of thought." So the hero-worshippers of all three should be pleased! The little book is daintily produced, and no doubt it will be useful-as Mr. Braybrooke intends it to be-by the bedside, in the spare room, even on the drawing-room table, where it can be taken up and literally a moment given to it. Woodcut portraits of the three writers, by Mr_ J. Stewart Bauchop, accompany the text: that of "the greatest poet of the three" is easily the best of them_

An old Kirk and Burns memories, by Rev. Archibald Mackenzie, B.D_ (Ayr: The Ayrshire Post Limited, 1934_) The minister of the Sf'cond Charge of Ayr Parish has been working among the records of his Church, and in this little book he briefly tells its history and describes the building with its three quaint "lofts" or galleries. To us the most interesting portion of the brochure is that which deals with William Burnes's 108 NOTICES OF NEW BOOKS connection with the Church, for it was here that the poet's father worshipped-Alloway Kirk having been closed long before lie settled there-and it was here that early in 1759 he brought his first-born to be baptised. Mr. Mackenzie finds it impossible to speak with any degree of certainty on the matter of the part of the Church in which the Burns family sat, but he conjectures that it was on one of the" furms" which were" set in the body of the Church for the Burrowfield and Alloway folk." In any case, he writes, "this much can be claimed: here was Robert Burns baptised, here as a child did he learn to worRhip God, and here his youthful eyes and ears saw and heard him for whom he came to hold so great a regard as minister and man-William Dalrymple. " Many of Burns's early friends and acquaintances come into the record of the Auld Kirk of Ayr, and lIome of them sleep their last sleep in the little " God's Acre" that surrounds it. Among those friends are Robert Aiken and Provost Ballantine, ministers Dalrymple and McGill, teachers Campbell and Murdoch, lawyers Chalmers and M'Whinnie, Provost Fergusson of Doonholm and John Wilson, printer of the Poems. The graves of some are marked by stones; others are not. But Mr. Mackenzie has suc­ ceeded in locating the more important of them, and prints a plan of the churchyard showing these. Several illustrations add further interest to the story. The Auld Kirk of Ayr has good reason to be proud of her Burns associations.

Hamesp'Uns: poems and songs (mostly Scots), by D. L. Duncan. (Stirling: Eneas Mackay, 1934, 3/6.) These poems by an Angus man, fifty years an exile in South Africa, will naturally be welcome to folk of his native county and his fellow exiles in Natal. The Scots pieces are easily the better, though one verse in English rings with a dignity often lacking in final love farewells :- "Only fools would seek to hold Hearts that glowed, but now are cold, I, with nought of bitterness, To your freedom acquiesce." His defe.nce for writing at all is simple but sufficient :­ "Who. kens but some fellow-man, Lang pairted frae his mither-Ian', Or heels-ower-gowdie in love fa'an, May read my rhymes, And come gey near to understan' My thochts at times." NOTICES OF NEW BOOKS 109 We ourselves have fellow-feeling with him in his girding at "wichts" who turn up kilted on Sanct Andra's Nicht to do Burns honour- "Syne for the year drap oot 0' sicht." But we are most moved when he speaks' simply as an exile. On his lips then "Scotland" comes with a significance which we at home can scarcely truly feel and not wholly measure. To read of -" Amajuba fit to tap A' hoddit in a misty wrap; " or of "South Africa's Road to the Isles "- " By Capetown, St. Helena, and Ascension we will go, The screws without devaulin' eating miles; " or of a returning exile- "I hae wandert mair than mony, Aye! an' lived in lands fu' bonnie, But the brawest far 0' ony An' the dearest that I ken Is auld ScotIan'." -to read of all this is to feel more keenly the meaning of " Auld Lang Syne," and to wish that Amajuba Hill might be nearer the Esk of the poet's dreams. R. RUN. BIBLIOGRAPHY. BANNER (HUBERT S.) Brother Robert Burns. In his These men were masons, a series of biographies of masonic significance. London: Chapman and Hall, Ltd., 1934, 12°, 6/-

BLISS (DOUGLAS P.) The devil in Scotland, being four great Scottish stories of diablerie, along with an introductory essay and thirty-nine original wood engravings. London: Alexander MacLehose, 1934, lao 8°, 8/6. pp. 37-47: co Tam 0' Shanter," by Robert Burns.

BROWN (EVERETT SOMERVILLE) The political ideas of Robert Burns. 1934, lao 8°, pp. 15. Reprinted from Paper8 of the Michigan Academy of Scienee, Arts and Letters, vol. 19. THE BURNS CALENDAR, 1934. Edinburgh: Scots Free Press, [1934,] sm. fo., 2/6.

COOK (DAVIDSON) Burns and "The Scots magazine." In Scots magazine, January-March 1934, pp. 255-263, 361-369 and 453-461.

--- Robert Burns did not write "The hermit." In Bookman (London), January 1934, pp. 402-403.

DUMFRIES and the Land of Burns: official guide, issued by authority of Dumfries Town Council. 8th edition. Cheltenham: Ed. J. Burrow & Co., Ltd., [1934,] 12°, pp.90. EASSON (REV. D. E.) Mauchline, a romantic Ayrshire village. In Scottish Motor Transport magazine, January 1934, pp. 68-71.

EDWARDS (W. A.) The traditional artist as a borrower. In his Plagiarism, an essay on good and bad borrowing. Cambridge: The Minority Press (Gordon Fraser), 1933, 8°, 3/6.

EYRE-TODD (GEORGE) A Burns episode. In his Leaves from the life of a Scottish man of letters. Glasgow: Brown, Son and 'Ferguson, Ltd., 1934, 12°, 6/- BIBLIOGRAPHY III FERGUSON (JOHN DELANCEY) Burns and the drama. In Scots magazine, July 1934, pp. 278-286.

FOSTER (SIR WILLIAM) The children of Robert Burns. In Chambers's journal, January 1934, pp. 21-25.

GRAY (W. FORBES) The' discoverer' of Burns, [Rev. Thomas Blacklock.] In Cornhill magazine, January 1934, pp. 26-35.

HARDY (THOMAS J.) Burns' Edinburgh circle. In his Books on the shelf. London: Philip Allan, 1934, 12°, 7/6. HEWISON (REV. JAMES KING) In the footsteps of Burns. In Scottish field, June 1934, pp. 323-324. HILL (REV. JOHN C.) The life and work of Robert Burns in Irvine. London: Lincoln Williams (Publishers) Ltd., 1933, 12°, 2/6. LILLEY (REV. PHILIP W.) Robert Burns and St. Paul, a comparison and a contrast. In Scots observer, 20th January 1934, p. 8. MABIE (H. W.) Burns' education. In Great thoughts, January 1934, pp. 171-172.

MACCORMACK (WILLIAM) In the romantic Land 0' Burns: the forthcoming pageant. In Scottish Motor Transport magazine, May 1934, pp. 42-47. MACDIARMID (HUOH) The Burns cult. In his At the sign of the thistle, a collection of essays. London: Stanley Nott, [1934,] 12°, 5/- MACKENZIE (REV. ARCHIBALD) An old kirk [Parish Church, Ayr] and Burns memories. Ayr: The Ayrshire Post, Ltd., 1934, 8°, pp. 23. McNEILL (FLORENCE MARIAN) Hallowe'en, a Celtic fire­ festival. In Scottish Motor Transport magazine, October 1934, pp. 45-48. MELBOURNE BURNS CLUB. Burns Nicht, 25th January 1934: souvenir programme, [with addresses by the Hon. G. M. Prendergast, J. Roy Stevens, J. T. Picken, and John Ash.] Melbourne: Printed by J. Roy Stevens, [1934,] 12°, pp. 44. 112 BIBLIOGRAPHY

MOMENTS WITH BURNS, Scott and Stevenson: selected quota·· tions and preface by Patrick Braybrooke; drawings by J. Stewart Bauchop. Stirling: Eneas Mackay, [1933,] 12°,2/6.

PAGEANT OF AYRSHIRE: Official book of the pageant, by Matthew Anderson. Ardrossan: Printed by Arthur Guthrie & Sons, Ltd., [1934,] 4°, 1/-

PAGEANT OF AYRSHIRE commemorative of Wallace, Bruce and Burns; by "The Don." Glasgow: Printed by T. N. Gibson, 154 George Street, [1934,] 8°, pp. 32, 6d.

PERCY (WILLIAM S.) The Burns country. In his Strolling through Scotland. London: Collins, 1934, 8°, 7/6.

RAIT (SIR ROBERT) and PRYDE (GEORGE S.) Soottish culture. In their Scotland. (" The Modern World" series.) London: Ernest Benn, Limited, 1934, 8°, 21/-

RUSSELL (A. J.) Robert Burns. In his Their religion. London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1934, 12°,5/-

SPEIRS (JOHN) Burns. In Determinations, critical essays; with an introduction by F. R. Leavis. London: Chatto & Windus, 1934, 120, 7/6. Reprinted from Scrutiny, Maroh 1934. E. J. FOOT.

For the bibliography of Scottish literature other than that of Burns, see the Annual bibliography of English languaue and literature published by the Modern Humanities Research Association. OBITUARY.

With very great regret we record the death of MRS. JOHN GRIBBEL (of Philadelphia, Penn., U.S.A.), wife of the donor to Scotland of the Glenriddel Collection of Burns Manu­ scripts. When Mr. Gribbel visited this country in the summer of 1920, he was accompanied by Mrs. Gribbel; and she shared in the warm welcome that was extended to her husband, in appreciation of his generous gift. Though it was known that Mrs. Gribbel had been seriously ill for a considerable time, the intimation of her passing in June last came as a shock to her friends on this side of the Atlantic.

We note also, with regret, the death during the past year of four members of the Executive Committee of the Burns Federation, and of Mr. Kenneth Glencairn Burns, a great­ grandnephew of the poet.

MR. ANDREW G. ANDREW, Hon. Secretary of School Children's Competitions, died at his home in Ardrossan on 21st April, 1934. Mr. Andrew greatly assisted the late Mr. Alexander Pollock in the work of adjudication at school competitions; and on the death of Mr. Pollock in 1927 was elected his successor. He threw himself whole-heartedly into the re-organization of this most useful section of the work of the Burns Federation, and did not spare himself in his endeavour to extend among the children a better knowledge of the language and literature of their country. The results of that interest were shown in the detailed reports which he submitted annually to the Council.

MR. JOHN LEIPER GEMMILL died at Glasgow on 22nd November, 1934, after a brief illness. Mr. Gemmill for many years occupied a distinguished place in the life of Glasgow, and in his profession of the law was held in high regard by his colleagues. He was one of the founders of the National Burns Memorial and Cottage Homes at Mauchline, and devoted a considerable portion of his time to t.he extension and the endow­ ment of that benevolent institution. He was elected a member of the Executive of the Federation in 1930.

BAILIE GRIERSON MAOARA died at his residence in Greenock on 27th December, 1933. Bailie Macara was a man of wide and varied interests, and took a prominent part in the public life of H 114 OBITUARY

Greenock, besides being well known in Gla.sgow business circles. He was a member-and a Past-President-of Greenock Burns Club, and served for several years on the Executive Committee of the Federation, to which he was elected in 1931.

SIR JOHN S. SAMUEL, K.B.E., died at Glasgow on 10th November, 1934. He had only recently been elected to the Executive Committee, and illness had prevented his attendance at the meetings.

The death took place, on 28th December, 1933, of MR. KENNETH GLENCAIRN BURNS, Profesl!!or of Music and Organist and Precentor of Christchurch Priory, Hants. Professor Burns was the only son of the late Robert Burns of Oakley, Sa.lisbury, and a great-grandson of Gilbert Burns, brother of the poet. He contributed useful" Genealogical notes on the family of Burnes or Burns" to the Burns Chronicle, 1906. BURNS CLUB NOTES.

Secretaries will oblige by making their reports ~.

21: GREENOCK BURNS CLUB. Syllabus 1934-1935. 1934-0ct. 17. "The Scots vernacular in modern verse," by James D. Wardrop. Nov. 28. "St. Andrew," by Rev. J. R. McKenzie, B.D. Dec. 12. "Under the Tarboush," by Rev. C. Arthur Robertson, B.D. 1935-Jan. 9. Concert-Ladies' Night: arranged by Peter Macdonald. " 25. Annual Celebration: "The Immortal Memory" by Professor J. L. Morison, M.A., D.Litt., University of Durham. Feb. 13. "The religion and morality of Burns," by Archd. King, M.A. Mar. 13. "A trip to Bavaria," by John W. Ashford, B.L. " 27. Annual General Meeting. JAMES F. McDOUGALL, Hon. Sec?!.

36: ROSEBERY BURNS CLUB, GLASGOW. Syllabus 1934-1935. 1934---;Oct. 4. Opening Meeting: Address by Mrs. M. J. Stone. " 31. Hallowe'en Supper. Nov. 1. " The story of mountain, flood, and plain"; by John S. Clarke. 28. COllcert: arranged by Miss Bertha Waddell. Dec." 6. "The face of Scotland as seen by Burns," by J. J effrey Waddell, I. A. 1935-Jan. 3. "A Jock in the Balkans," by John Dunlop. 25. Anniversary Dinner: "The Immortal Memory" " by Col. A. McInnes Shaw, D.S.O., D.L. Feb. 1. Grove Street School Children's Competition in Woodside Halls. 7. "Nothing," by Jas. Holmes, B.Sc. Mar." 7. "Some aspects of the poet," by Thos. Beet. 116 BURNS CLUB NOTES

1935-Apl. 23. Annual Business Meeting. May. Annual Outing. Essay Competitions: Whitehill and Provanside " Schools. A. W. ALEXANDER, Hon. Sec,//.

40: ABERDEEN BURNS OLUB. Syllabus 1934--1935. 1934-0ct. 1. Presidential Address. " 31. Hallowe'en: school children to be present. Nov. 5. Members' Night. " 30. St. Andrew's Night celebration. Dec. 3. " A northern poet who is neglected in the north," by Provost James Leatham, Turrifl'. 1935-Jan. 5. "AuI' Eel" celebrations: The Vice-President will speak on "Aul' Eel customs." 2!'i. Annual Supper: "The Immortal Memory" by " J. G. Burnett, M.P. Feb. 4. "Scottish wit and humour," by R. Stewart, M.A. Mar. 4. " The homes and haunts of Burns and Scott," by G. Cowie, jun. " 25. Closing Concert. ApI. 15. Annual Meeting. ALEX. B. GARDEN, Hon. Sec,//.

49: BRIDGETON (GLASGOW) BURNS OLUB. The year 1933-34, under the Presidency of Mr. John D. MacIntyre, B.L., Town Clerk-Depute, has been a year of successful work in connection with the educational and social activities of the Club. The Annual Excursion to Peebles, in May last, was a most enjoyable day. The Tattie an' Herrin' Supper, held on the last Saturday of October in the Grosvenor, was one of the largest under the auspices of the Club. The Ladies' Night in December was another success. Also the Anniversary Dinner on the 25th January, when" The Immortal Memory" pro­ posed by Mr. William D. Cocker was much appreciated. The last social function on the syllabus-the musical evening arranged by Hon. Vice-President Peter White, J.P., and Mrs. White-was one of the happiest evenings of the season. BURNS CLUB NOTES 117

The School Competitions in connection with our thirty schools in Bridgeton and Dennistoun-comprising 9 Choirs, 153 Solo Singers, 212 for Elocution, and 12,118 in the Class Competition Section-show a further increase of 878 in the number of entrants, last year's figures being 11,821 and this year's 12,699. At the Annual Concert and Presentation of Prizes in Bridgeton Public Hall, on 12th January, there was the usual large audience of parents and friends who much appreciated the efforts made by the children. The following awards were presented :- For Choir Singing: Shield Riverside School, Miss I. H. Jeffrey, M.A. Cup Tureen Street School, Mr. Robert Nicol, M.A.

For Solo Singing: Silver Medel (Junior Section) Joseph Jarron, Thomson Street. Silver Medal ( " ) Elsie Allan, Alexandra Parade. Book Prize ( " ) Hugh Robertson, John Street, Elern. Book Prize ( " ) Stewart Brittle, John Street, Elern. Book Prize ( " ) Ina Riddell, Newlands. Book Prize ( " ) Jean Fleming, Newlands. Silver Medal (Senior Section) Irene Hutton, John Street, Elem. Silver Medal ( " ) Andrew Jaryie, Whitehill. Book Prize ( " ) Jean Leggat, Riverside. Book Prize ( " ) .Tanet Masson, John Street, Elem. Book Prize ( " ) Ena Yule, John Street, Elern. For Elocution: (Juniors under 12) Book Prize Betty M'Ka.y, Springfield. Book Prize Da.vid Robertson, Golfhill. Book Prize James Robb, Golfhill. Book Prize May Warnock, Quarry Brae. Book Prize Marga.ret Brown, Springfield. Book Prize Mary Hull, Barrowfield. Book Prize Catherine Quigg, Haghill.

(12 and under 14) Silver Medal Agnes M'Murtrie, Whitehill. Book Prize Ralph Payne, Whitehill. Book Prize Ella Cameron, John Street, Sec. Book Prize Phylis Ireland, John Street, Sec. Book Prize Rena Flynn, Riverside.

(14 and under 16) Gold Medal Alice lvI'Coll, Whitehill. Silver Medal Helen Armour, Whitehill. Book Prize Betty Chisholm, John Street, Sec. 118 BURNS CLUB NOTES Class Competitions: 275 Book Prizes have been awarded to the undernoted Schools. Annfield 15 Golfhill 14 Rumford Street 7 Barrowfield 8 Haghill 5 St. James' 10 Bernard Street 6 John Street, ·Elem. 14 Springfield 12 Bluevale 13 John Street, Sec. 30 'l.'homson Street 7 Camlachie 8 London Road 8 Tureen Street 7 Campbellfield 6 Newlands 14 Wellpark 7 Dalmarnook 20 Parkhead 8 Whitehill, Sec. 6 Dennistoun 9 Queen Mary Street 14 Dovehill 1 Riverside 26 The Directors had much pleasure in returning thanks to the school teachers and the members of the Club who assisted on this occasion. It was suggested by Ex-President John S. Steven that the Past-Presidents and the Office-bearers should show their practical appreciation of the services rendered by Ex-Presi­ dent David S. Brown as Treasurer; and at the Tattie an' Herrin' Supper this was expressed in a tangible manner by the presentation to Mr. Brown of a handsome Writing-Bureau and Barometer. Mr. ;Brown expressed his thanks to the Office­ bearers and Ex-Presidents, and assured them that it had always been his pleasure to fulfil the duties of Treasurer. With reference to the Scottish National Dictionary, the Directors recommend that the Club purchase a copy of the work and present it to the Corporation Public Library, Bridgeton, so that members and others could consult same at their leisure. During the year no new Life Members have been added to the Roll, which now stands at a total of 1579. Again we have pleasure to minute our appreciation of Mr. Adam C. Hay, our Hon. President's, practical interest in the Endowment Fund of the "Jean Armour Houses." This year another 100 Guineas have been passed from the " Dick Trust" through the Club to this worthy object. The Directors also acknowledge Mr. Hay's generosity in presenting to the Club the first 30 volumes of the Burns Chronicle, with the Index. We are delighted to record that the Glasgow and District Burns Association, of which he is an Hon. President, has further honoured Mr. Hay, by presenting to him five Medals struck in commemoration of Burns's birth, death and centenary, and one medal of the centenary of Sir Walter Scbtt. In conclusion it gives us pleasure to note that Ex-President Malcolm A. Hendry has been made a Justice of the Peace. BURNS CLUB NOTES 119

S,!/llabu8 193-'1.-1935. ] 934-0ct. 27. Tattis an' Herrin' Supper in the Grosvenor: Guest, Rev. D. Langlands Seath, B.D. Nov. 23. Children's Competitions in John Street School. Dec. 10. Ladies' Night: Whist, Dinner and Music. 1935-Jan. 11. Children's Annual Concert and Presentation of Prizes, in Bridgeton Public Hall. " 25. 65th Anniversary Dinner, in the Grosvenor: "The Immortal Memory" by Sir John C. Watson, K.C. Mar. 4. Musical Evening: arranged by Ex-President Malcolm A. Hendry and Mrs. Hendry: "At Home" in the Grosvenor. ApI. 19. Annual Business Meeting. May 28. Annual Excursion, to Callander. Aug. 6. McLennan Cup: Annual Bowling Competition. JOHN G. S. SPROLL, Hon. Secy.

55: DERBY SOOTTISH ASSOOIATION AND BURNS OLUB. Syllabus 193-'1.-1935. 1934-0ct. 26. "Wylins frae ither folks' wallets," by Ex-Bailie Ninian Macwhannell. Nov. 30. St. Andrew's Night: "Scottish nationalism," by J. MacCormick, LL.B. 1935-Jan. 6. Annual Church Service: Preacher,Rev. J. Bell, M.A. " 25. Anniversary Dinner. Feb. 20. Annual General Meeting. W. M. WYLIE, } oJotntT' Llon.IT lJec8.0 R • B • MEIKLE,

68: SANDYFORD (GLASGOW) BURNS CLUB. The forty-first Annual General Meeting of the Club was held in the Burns House Club on Tuesday, 13th March, 1934, under the Chairmanship of the President, Bailie Kenneth Muir-Simpson. A Constitution and Rules for the Benevolent Fund of the Club were approved. The Fund owes its inception to Mr. James Graham Greig, who was President of the Club in 1927. Since then the SUbscriptions have steadily increased, and at the Annual Meeting donations amounting to £31 were made. 120 BURNS CLUB NOTES

The Anniversary Dinner and Ball was held in the Ca'doro Restaurant on 25th January, 1934, and was attended by 305 ladies and gentlemen. Sir Harry Lauder, in characteristic vein, proposed the toast of "The Immortal Memory." He interspersed his appreciation with songs and recitations from the poet's works. "You might," he said, "have got a more eloquent man to toast the immortal memory of a great immortal being, but you could not have got a more sincere one. In my imagination I have walked with Burns, I have talked with Burns, I have sung with Burns, I have laughed with Burns, and I have wept with Burns. He sang songs that do not change-the hills do not change, the words of Jesus Christ never change. He sang of the things that are lasting-love, friendship, and hame; that bonnie wee word." Referring to the widespread regard for Burns, Sir Harry said that he had met Russian Jews who worshipped his name and memory. He was a God's gift to Scotland, humanity and the world. "Let us get back to the sangs of Burns-the guid auld sangs-aince mair. He is worthy of our devotion." The other speakers were the Lord Provost of Glasgow (Mr. Alexander B. Swan), Professor John Glaister, and Mrs. C. G. Macandrew. The collection for the Mauchline "Jean Armour Burns Houses" and the Club's Benevolent Fund realised the sum of £27 Us. 6d. Outstanding in the series of other functions of the Club was the lecture delivered by Rev. E. Sherwood Gunson, on " The Lassies Immortalised by Burns in Song." On this subject Mr. Gunson has the skill of an artist in bringing this wonderful gallery of women to life. The Annual Outing on Tuesday, 5th June, was thoroughly enjoyed by a company of 100. The route lay by way of Ayr, Turnberry, Girvan and Ballantrae, and the beauties of this section of Ayrshire were seen in an ideal summer setting. The Directors regret to record the death in May of Mr. James C. Brown, a Past-President of the Club.

Syllabus 1934-1935. 1934-Dec. 10. "Scottish wit and humour," by Rev. Harry Law, M.A. 1935-Jan. 25. Anniversary Dinner and Ball; "The Immortal Memory" by the Earl of Elgin and Kincardine, K. T., C.M.G., LL.D. Mar. 19. Annual General Meeting. Jun. 4. Annual Outing. SAMUEL W. LOVE, Hon. &cy. BURNS CLUB NOTES 121

74: NATIONAL BURNS MEMORIAL AND COTTAGE HOMES, MAUCHLINE. The past year has been a very successful one. The funds have been increasing most satisflwtorily. The ordinary donations reached the substantial I:lum of £742; and a generous lady, Miss Annie Ralston, who died recently at Prestwick, bequeathed the residue of her eRtate to the Homes. It will be some little time before the Government Duties are paid and the exact amount ascertained, but we are assured that the residue will amount to over £2,500. This will form a magnificent addition to the funds, and will help greatly to endow the present Homes and pave the way for additional cottages or perhaps an Eventide Home. Two of the cottagers, over 80 years of age, have passed away; they had occupied their houses for many years, and were grateful to finish their lives in such comfortable quarters and beautiful surroundings. The other cottagers have kept well, and are most appreciative of the comforts they enjoy. The rose-bushes and flowers put in two years ago have matured and are a lovely sight, surrounding the houses with bloom almost all the year round. The assets, including the cottages, are now estimated to be of the value of £15,000. This is a great joy to the Committee­ particularly to myself, having originated the Society, been an office-bearer all along, and known the anxieties of the earlier days. How I wish some of the earlier members had been spared to see the continued success of the Homes: fellow-workers such as Mr. Thomas Killin, Mr. Hugh Alexander, Mr. Hamilton Marr, Mr. William Campbell, Sir Archibald Mcinnes Shaw, and other devoted friends! I am glad that new and younger friends are joining in: Mr. John H. Marr of Beech A venue, as Vice­ President; and Mr. H. Plant Alexander of Eastfield, as Hon. Treasurer; and Mr. T. Muir Wilson, 190 West George Street, as Hon. Secretary. J. LEIPER GEMMILL, President.

124: THE NINETY BURNS CLUB, EDINBURGH. Syllabus 1934--1935. 1934-0ct. 31. Hallowe'en Supper: Guest, John Cameron. Nov. 21. "Fang, tooth and claw"; by John S. Clarke. Dec. 19. "The poetry of George Buchanan," by Rev. 'r. F. Harkness Graham, B.D. 1935-Jan. 25. Anniversary Dinner: "The Immortal Memory" by Sir lain Colquhoun, D.S.O. 122 BURNS CLUB NOTES

1935-Feb. 20. "Songs of Burns," by Bailie Dow. Mar. 20. At Home: Musical programme arranged by Augustus Beddie. R. D. GRANT McLAREN, Hon. Secy.

131: NOTTINGHAM SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION. The past session has in many ways been a highly interest­ ing one, and the membership maintained under the President, Mr. A. D. Phillips. The Association was honoured in October, 1933, by a visit of the President of the Burns Federation, Bailie Ninian Macwhannell, who delivered a talk on "Modern writers in Scots verse," a topic of live interest to all present. The Caledonian Ball attracted a good gathering, and it was a pleasure to see so many gentlemen in kilt at the function. The Burns Anniversary was honoured in January, 1934, when" The Immortal Memory" was submitted by Lieut.-Col. J. M. Mitchell, C.B.E., LL.D., a member of the Executive of the Federation. It was a happy coincidence that the speaker was born in the City (then Town) of Nottingham. Two other items from the syllabus justify mention, viz., Lectures on " Talents and temperaments" by one of our own members, Prof. J. G. McKenzie, M.A., B.D., and on " The essential Scot" by Dr. J. M. Bulloch.

Syllabus 1934--1935. 1934-0ct. 12. President's Reception. " 27. Hallowe'en: Children's Party. Nov. 6. Films of Scottish scenery. " 29. Caledonian Ball. Dec. 13. "Some motives and mechanisms of the mind," by Prof. J. G. McKenzie, M.A., B.D. 1935-Jan. 1. New-Year Dance. 10. Vice-President's Night. " 25. Anniversary Dinner: .. The Immortal Memory" " by Prof. McKenzie. Feb. 8. Ladies' Night. 21. "'l'he water supply of Nottingham," by F. W. " Davies. Mar. 8. Musical Evening. ApI. Annual Meeting. JOHN CURRIE, Hon. Secy. BURNS CLUB NOTES 123

153: SCOTTISH BURNS CLUB, GLASGOW. This Club, which incorporates the " Glasgow Waverley" and the" Western" (1859) and" Ye Saints" (1884), is now in its thirty-first session, and the Edinburgh Section is in its fourteenth. Both are increasing their membership and activities from year to year. In January, 1934, "The Immortal Memory" was pro­ posed by Mr. John S. Clarke, F.S.A.Scot. Mr. Clarke has now become one of the outstanding authorities on the poet and on Scottish history generally. At the opening meeting in October Mr. George S. Barrie delivered a lecture, illustrated by lantern slides, on "The story of the King's highway." In November the evergreen Dr. J ames Devon was due to give " A talk on the vernacular," but owing to illness he had to make his first break in a series of 27 successive annual addresses to the Club. Mr. Ninian Macwhannell, President of the Burns Federation and the Grand Old Man of the Scottish Burns Club, dealt with Dr. Devon's subject in a most interesting manner. Mr. John L. Hardie, M.A., in December dealt with "The religion of Burns." At the first January meeting Mr. W. D. Fisher dealt with "Burns on Sweethearts and wives"; and in February the Rev. T. F. Harkness Graham, B.D., dealt with the " Life and works of William Motherwell." In addition the usual successful Ladies' Evenings were held in October and March. The Club has again this season been honoured by the Burns Federation re-electing as its President, for the Jubilee Year of the Federation, Ex-Bailie Ninian Macwhannell. Bailie Macwhannell's long association and interest in the Scottish Burns Club was detailed in last year's report to the Chronicle. The session 1934-35 was opened by Mr. John S. Clarke in a most instructive lecture, illustrated by over 100 lantern slides, on " Colour in nature." At the second meeting Mr. J ames Brown addressed a record meeting of members and their ladies on " W. D. Cocker." Intense interest was added to this meeting by the presence of Mr. Cocker himself, and a unique evening was spent with illustrations of his work by Mr. Brown, Bailie Ninian Macwhannell, and the Poet himself. The Club has subscribed for a copy of the Scottish National Dictionary, now in course of publication. Syllabus 1934-1935. 1934-0ct. 1. "Colour in nature," by John S. Clarke. " 22. "W. D. Cocker," by James Brown, M.A. 124 BURNS CLUB NOTES

1934-Nov. 26. "Glasgow fifty years ago," by Dr. James Devon. Dec. 17. "The doric of Burns," by John James Miller, J.P. 1935-Jan. 7." Burns and other poets," by W. D. Fisher. " 21." The Immortal Memory" by Alexander Emslie, M.A. Feb. 25. "Some aspects of Scottish literature," by A. M. Williams, M.A. Mar. 25. Annual General Meeting; Musical Evening and Ladies' Night. J. KEVAN McDoWALL, Hon. Secy.

212: PORTO BELLO BURNS CLUB. SlIllabu8 1934-1935. 1934-0ct. 12. Annual General Meeting. " 30." Wylins frae ither folks' wallets," by Ex-Bailie Ninian Macwhannell. Dec. 7." Antrin swatches 0' the day's prose and verse," by Thos. Mitchell, M.A. 1935-Jan. 24. Annual Festival: "The Immortal Memory" by Rev. H. O. Wallace, M.A. Mar. 7." Humour in the schoolroom," by F. J. Belford, M.A. JOHN BROWN, Hon. Secy.

213: KINGSTON (GI,ASGOW) BURNS CLUB. Another year of progress falls to be added to the growing list of successful sessions, to which the Kingston Club are getting quite accustomed. We made twelve new members during 1933-34, no mean feat considering that we are in the heart of an area that has suffered severely from unemploy­ ment. Our Annual Dinner was an outstanding success: we had as our guest Councillor E. Rosslyn Mitchell, LL.B., and his oration on that occasion will long be remembered by all who were privileged t{) be present. In submitting the follow­ ing syllabus for 1934-35, I feel sure that it will be up to the high standard set in the past. Syllabus 1934-1935. 1934-0ct. 18. "Burns in the north country," by William Boyle. Nov. 16. "Stop Press!" by Miss Isabel L. Sinclair, M.A. Dec. 20. "The Burns I know," by William C. Campbell. BURNS CLUB NOTES 125 1935-Jan. 22. Anniversary Dinner: "The Immortal Memory" by Ex-Bailie William Thomson, J.P. Feb. 21. "The inspiration of Scottish song," by Joseph Wallace, J.P. Mar. 21. "Kingston and district in the olden time," by Robert Golder. ApI. 18. Annual General Meeting. ALEX. H. FAIRLEY, Hon. Sec'!!.

244: DALMUIR BURNS CLUB. With the increase in trade in Clydebank last year and the future prospects brighter, we ventured to resume one of our dropped functions, " Hallowe'en-the Bairns' Nicht." With a goodly gathering it came up to expectations, and young and old entered into the mystic rites of the night with great zest. At our December quarterly Mr. Geo. Latto gave an interesting address on " Burns and Scottish literature." We opened our 1934 programme on 25th January, when 120 members, friends and guests attended the Annual Dinner. The Rev. John Martin (Dalmuir Parish) proposed "The Immortal Memory." The other toasts were brilliantly treated, that to " Oor Ain Neuk" being replied to by the Provost of Clydebank. At our first quarterly in March we had President Ninian Macwhannell as our guest. He lectured on " Wylins frae ither folks' wallets," and gave an excellent and educative address on Scottish vernacular poets and poetry, illustrated by quotations in his inimitable manner. This meeting falling on the centenary of Jean Armour's death, Mr. Macwhannell proposed a toast to " The Immortal Memory of Jean Armour." In September Mr. John Peacock gave us " The Life and work of Joseph Heughan, blacksmith poet of Auchencairn," a comparatively unknown poet most of whose work in the vernacular is still in manuscript, in Mr. Peacock's hands. This year's Hallowe'en was also a success, a bigger attendance and greater enthusiasm made it a night of fun and frolic. We are now making preparations for St. Andrew's Day celebration. We have had no trouble in continuing to provide excellent vocal and instrumental music at all our functions. To our March meeting Mr. Macwhannell brought his own concert party, the members of which ably emphasised various points in his lecture. We regret to report a great loss in the death of our pianist, Mr. R. M. Wilson, who was well known in Burns Club circles in Glasgow. We expect to get back to our former place of meeting in St. John's 126 BURNS CLUB NOTES

Masonic Lodge at an early date, and look forward to the future with hope and confidence. JOHN R. S. LOCKHART, Secretary.

293: NEWCRAIGHALL POOSIE NANCY BURNS CLUB. Syllabu8 1934-1935. 1934-0ct. 13. Business Meeting; Delegate's (Alex. Horne) report on Conference at Glasgow. Nov. 10. Lecture, by Wm. Murdoch. Dec. 8. Lecture, by Dr. Sutherland. 1935-Jan. 12. Lecture, by C. Rowan. " 26. Annual Supper: Oration by F. Belford. Feb. 9. Lecture, by A. King. Mar. 9. Lecture, by G. M'Donald. ApI. 13. Lecture, by G. Johnston. THOS. SNEDDON, Hon. Secy.

295: THE BURNS HOUSE CLUB, LIMITED (GLASGOW). The rooms at 27 India Street are fulfilling the purpose the promoters had in view, namely, a house for the Burns Clubs of Glasgow. The Clubs find the acoommodation most convenient for their ordinary and committee meetings, and 27 India Street is the headquarters of the Glasgow and District Burns Association. The Club is open every week-day, and there is a select library of Scottish literature. The principal newspapers and magazines are provided. Great interest is taken in the Billiard Tournament for the Morison Cup, while the Concerts and Whist Drives promoted by the Club are very popular. J. MCCLYMONT WYLIE, Secretary.

307: EDINBURGH AYRSHIRE ASSOOIATION. Syllabus 1934-1935. 1934-Jun. 23. "Excursion to the Pageant of Ayrshire. Oct. 12. Social Evening. Dec. 22. Children's Party. 1935-Jan. 18. Burns Night: "The Immortal Memory" by Mrs. Merson, Maybole. Mar. 15. Musical Evening. JOHN MCVIE, Hon. Secy. BURNS CLUB NOTES

310: MAUOHLINE BURNS OLUB. The various activities were carried through with wonted acclaim, the lectures being of very high order. "The Memory" was celebrated with usual ardour, the guest being Sir Joseph Dobbie, S.S.C. j theSchoolChildren'sCompetitions for singing and recitation well contested j and the Old Folks' Treat at Ne'erday well esteemed. The syllabus for 1934-35 shows clearly that the vigour of the Club is being maintained.

Syllabus 1934,-1935. 1934-Sep. 6. Business Meeting. " 20. "Wylins frae ither folks' wallets," by Ex-Bailie Ninian Macwhannell. Oct. 4." Schulin' in Burns's day," by R. T. W. Stewart. " 18. Ladies' Night. Nov. l. Concert by Land of Burns Caledonian Strathspey and Reel Society, Ayr. " 15." The toothache," by Mr. Mack. " 17. School Children's Competitions. Dec. 6." Dr. Blacklock and Robert Burns," by George Brown, M.A. " 20." Irish poets, contemporaries of Burns," by William Johnston. 1935-Jan. 3. New-Year's Treat for the old people. Ill" 17. "Pronunciation," by "Verna." " 25. Celebration of the poet's birthday. Feb. 7." Some notes on the history of Mauchline," by Rev. D. E. Easson, B.D., Ph.D. " 2l. Symposium: "The Burns Cult-will it last 1" Mar. 7." The War and its relative books," by D. C. Lawrence. " 2l. Annual General Meeting. J. TAYLOR GIBB, Bon. Secy.

314: SOOTTISH BURNS CLUB, EDINBURGH. Syllabus 1934,-1935.

1934-0ct. 12. "A tour through the Land 0' Burns," by R. H. Porteous. Nov. 9. Musical Evening. Dec. 7." A critical day for Burns and for Europe." by T. Pettigrew Young, M.A., D.Litt. 128 BURNS CLUB NOTES

1935-Jan. 11. Dramatic and Musical Evening. 25. Anniversary Dinner: "The Immortal Memory" " by W. D. Cocker. Feb. 8. "Round Africa with a cine camera," by Ernest LI. Godfrey, M.B., Ch.B. Mar. 8. " Parliament House-past and present," by C. A. Malcolm, M.A., Ph.D. 22. Annual General Meeting. " G. M. BROWN, Hon. Sec'll.

325: VANCOUVER BURNS FELLOWSHIP. Syllaous 1934--1935. 1934-0ct. 17. "A poet's unique letter," by Alexr. McRae. Nov. 21. "Sir Walter Scott," by Justice M. A. Macdonald. Dec. 19. "Burns as a religious reformer," by Rev. W. H. Smith, D.D. 1935-Jan. 16. "A trip up the west of Scotland with a movie camera," by Prof. Geo. A. Gillies. 25. Annual Banquet. " 27. Annual Church Service: Preacher, Rev. Andrew " Roddan. Feb. 20. "Scottish links with the great composers," by Mrs. M. H. T. Alexander. Mar. 20. "Charles Dickens," by Judge Howay. ApI. 17. "From Gretna Green to Eilean Donan," by John K. Matheson. May 15. Annual Meeting. JOHN B. HART, Hon. Sec'll.

355: CALCUTTA BURNS CLUB. The annual Hallowe'en Concert-the fifth of the series­ was held by the Club on Friday, 2nd November, 1934, in the New Empire Theatre. It was organized in aid of the funds of the Caledonian Society, and had as Patron The Governor of Bengal. The concert was a great success, and local charities are expected to share a sum of about 4,500 Rupees. At the Annual Dinner held in January last "The Immortal Memory" was proposed by the President, the Hon. J. S. Henderson. [See page 98 of this volume.] The Club is repeating its order of last year for 100 copies of the new volume of the Burns Chronicle j it is subscribing BURNS CLUB NOTES 129 (£15) for a copy of the great Scottish National Dictionary; and it is making a donation to the Federation's Scottish Literature Fund. A. O. YOUNG, Hon. Secy.

381: GREATER NEW YORK MASONIC BURNS CLUB. Our 1933-34 session opened on 2nd October, when we had with us Bro. Fred. Johnston, of the Falkirk Herald and a Past-President of Falkirk Burns Club, who brought greetings from his Club and also from Falkirk Cross Keys Burns Club, in addition to entertaining us with his songs and recitations. On 23rd October we had a party to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the birth of our first honorary member, Dr. John D. Ross, F.S.A.Scot., an Hon. Vice-President of the Burns Federation, who has published over forty books on Robert Burns and Scottish song. He was present at the meeting, and gave some interesting reminiscences of his long life. A. A. MCWILLIAM, Secretary.

383: R.N.T.F. HEATHER BURNS CLUB. The outstanding item in this year's report must be the first Annual Church Service, held in Wellpark West Church by our Hon. Chaplain, the Rev. C. Arthur Robertson, B.D. The large attendance of members was charmed by the delightful address, and by the introduction of certain psalm tunes beloved by Burns, notably that called " Elgin." Mr. Robertson was the principal guest at our Annual Celebration, and his "Immortal Memory" will linger in the memories of his hearers as one of the finest addresses it has been our privilege to hear. The syllabus included lectures by Rev. Douglas Troup, on " Burns song and story"; by Mr. J as. Bradley on "Old Greenock"; and by Mr. M. Carruth, on " Paisley Abbey." This last was a valuable prologue to an interesting visit to the Abbey arranged by the Renfrewshire Association of Burns Clubs. The usual inter-club visits to the Gourock Jolly Beggars and the Victoria Burns Club were held, to the mutual pleasure of the members. Our President, Mr. Harry Gourlay, proved himself a most energetic official, and to his activities may be ascribed much of the success of the year. A. C. E. LEWIS, Hon. Secy. 130 BURNS CLUB NOTES

391: WATERBURY BURNS OLUB. In submitting my report for 1934 I am pleased to say that, despite the trade depression that is still with us, our Club is in a good healthy condition, as a resume of the year's activities will show. January 18th: We visited Clan M'Alpine, and a pleasant evening was enjoyed at carpet bowls. January 21st: All local Scottish Societies attended the First Congregational Church, in which Rev. Dr. James E. Gregg gave a fine sermon on "Robert Burns." A special feature of the service was the singing of old psalms and hymns by a choir conducted by Brother Thomas Baker. January 25th: We attended a " Burns Night" sponsored by Lady M'Alpine Lodge. Brother Robert Currie gave a talk on our National Bard. January 27th: Supper for Members, Brother William M'Lean being the principal speaker. He gave a fine oration on "The Immortal Memory: Burns the unforgotten Man." The Club has sponsored three concerts at local churches: April 3rd at South Federated Church; April 20th at Union Church, Oakville; October 26th at Third Congregational Church-all having large and appreciative audiences. During the summer we held two outdoor times: one in June for members; the @ther in August for members, their wives and families, both outings being very successful. Our annual Hallowe'en Masquerade was another success, some very pretty and original costumes being worn. Our Club has been responsible for the formation of a mixed chorus, which should help keep oor ain folk in touch with Scottish music, and in a few months be able to put on a first class programme. Bro. Baker is conductor. At the Federation Convention Mr. Henry Robb, J.P., (Leith) attended as our delegate. We are indebted to our Brither Scot for the able report and personal observations that he gave us; also for the beautiful book on " Scotland's Shrine" which he presented to our Club. Kindest regards to all Federated Clubs. JAMES LITTLEJOHN, Secretary.

393: ANNAN LADIES' BURNS OLUB. On 21st February, 1934, the members of the Ladies' Club at Annan introduced a "Burns Character Night," which was attended with conspicuous success. The event made a strong appeal to the members, and there was a large attendance in Ednam Street Hall. About thirty persons took part in the parade. The characters on BURNS CLUB NOTES 131 view were taken from Burns's writings, and much ingenuity was displayed in the various representations. Mrs. J. Frood, Past-President, was in the chair-as deputy for President Mrs. W. J. M'Kay, who figured among the characters­ and presented the prizes; and Mrs. Christie and Mrs. M'Culloch acted as adjudicators. After the presentation of the prizes a number of the characters paraded on the platform in turn, and sang the songs or recited the poems from which their characters were taken. During the staging of the tableaux of "Tam 0' Shanter" and" The Cotter's Saturday Night," these poems were recited, the one by Mrs. Dykes and the other by Mrs. Jack Lindsay. Appreciation of the attractive manner in which the various characters had been presented was expressed by the chairwoman, when thanking all who had contributed to the evening's entertainment.

399: ST. RINGANS BURNS CLUB. I am pleased to report that the past year has been one of progress for our Club. During the session we held seven social functions: four whist drives, Hallowe'en Night, St. Andrew's Night, and our Anniversary Dinner. The last­ mentioned was a great success; over 100 ladies and gentlemen attended. "The Immortal Memory" was proposed by Mr. Thomas G. Edgar (Bannockburn), who delivered a highly interesting and eloquent tribute, which was very much enjoyed by those present. Our School Children's Competition was a success everyway but financially; but we never let this worry us so long as the children enjoy themselves and get the prizes, which consisted of five medals and twelve books. On New Year's Day the old age pensioners of the village were entertained to dinner in the Mission Hall, and an excellent musical programme was submitted by talented artistes. On the first Saturday in June we took these old folk a motor drive to Dunfermline, where they spent the afternoon in Pittencriefi Park. This was the first outing of this kind we have had, and we hope to be able to continue it in years to come. I may add that the New Year's Dinner referred to above was the ninth given by our Club. Our Annual Drive took place on Saturday, 14th July, to Galashiels, the home of the" Braw, Braw Lads." We had lunch there, went on to Melrose and Selkirk, and returned to Galashiels for tea, then left for home about six o'clock. At the time of writing this report we have just started our winter programme, which we hope will be as successful as those of the past. JAMES HEEPS, Secretary. 132 BURNS CLUB NOTES 445: BUXTON CAT,EDONIAN SOCIETY. Syllabus 1934--1935. 1934-Sep. 20. Re-opening Social and Dance. Oct. 11. Lantern Lecture. 31. Hallowe'en Supper and Dance. Nov." 8. Short papers on Scottish life and character. " 30. Festival of St. Andrew. Dec. 12. Scottish Travel Association film entertainment. 1935-Jan. 25. Anniversary Dinner: Chief Guest, Frederick W. Wallace, B.A. Feb. 8. Dance in aid of local charities. " 21. Caledonian" Cavalcade." Mar. 20. Scottish Travel Association lantern lecture: "The Wanderings of Bonnie Prince Charlie after Culloden" ; Jacobite songs by Miss Olive McKay. 28. Annual General Meeting. Jul." 3. Summer Gathering. W. J. W. HAMILL, Hon. Secy.

455: BELFAST BURNS ASSOCIATION. Syllabus 1934--1935. 1934-0ct. 5." Poetry and verse," by Rev. H. H. Aitchison, M.A. Nov. 1. Hallowe'en Party. 23. "Scottish verse and bothy ballads," by Thomas " Henderson, B.Sc. Dec. 14. " Bonnie Scotland," by Thomas Forbes. 1935-Jan. 25. Annual Supper. Feb. 22. Scottish plays. Mar. 29. Annual General Meeting. T. M. RIDDELL, Hon. Secy.

469 : DENNY CROSS BURNS CLUB. Syllabus 1934--1935. 1934-Sep. 29. "Scottish poetry and song," by P. Auchenachie. Nov. 3. "The creative genius of William Blake," by Rev. T. K. Palmer. Dec. 8." Modern Scots poetry," by Bruce Peddie. BURNS CLUB NOTES 133

1935-Jan. 26. Anniversary Dinner: "The Immortal Memory" by Rev. J. J. S. Thomson, M.C., M.A. Mar. 9. Ladies' Night; "Just words," by Mrs. N. Smith. JAMES C. REID, Hon. Secy.

4. 70: ST. GILES' BUHNS CLUB. The past session has been one of steady progress. St. Andrew Celebrations took the form of Whist, Dinner and Dance, at which medals were presented to successful competitors in the essay competitions open to schools in the counties of Moray and Nairn. The Anniversary Dinner was held on 24th January, when Rev. Canon A. Austin Foster (Bieldside) gave an inspiring address. • Book prizes were presented to competitors in verse speak­ ing and solo singing at the Moray and Nairn Musical Festival on 28th April. On 11th July over 300 poor children of Elgin were enter­ tained to a picnic at Burgie, Forres. D. B. M. Secretary.

472: RENFREW SHIRE ASSOCIATION OF BURNS CLUBS. The Association continues its successful career, main­ taining the activities commenced in previous years, slowly consolidating its position as the friend and guide of the associated Clubs, and acting as their intermediary with the Burns Federation. By pursuing a policy of non-interference with the work of the associated Clubs, we are able to keep their respect and obtain their support for schemes that only a widely-constituted body could undertake. Our ever­ enlarging School Children's Essay Competition was carried out again this year, to the general satisfaction of the Association, schoolmasters, and pupils; and to all who assisted in any way our best thanks are offered. And here let me express our profound regret that our presiding genius, Mr. A. G. Andrew, should have been gathered to the great majority before his work was half-begun. He left his mark and a tradition that time alone will properly appreciate. By making representations to the Library Committee of Greenock Corporation, the Association was able to persuade that body to purchase a copy of the Scottish National 134 BURNS CLUB NOTES Dictionary. This will be placed in the Reference Room of Greenock Public Library, and may be inspected at any time. The Annual Bowling Tournament was carried through in the usual happy manner, the winners proving to be Greenock St. John's Burns Club. The" Wylie Trophy" was presented to President Sinclair by the donor at a Smoking Concert in the Royal Hotel. Much of the year's success has been due to the genial personality of President Neil McGilp, who has always been ready with wise counsel and generous assistance; and again we must express our appreciation of the invaluable services of our friends, Mr. Arthur Murray and ex-Provost J. M. Adam. A. C. E. LEWIS, Hon. Secy.

480: GLENOAIRN BURNS OLUB OF CORNWALL, FALMOUTH. The Club has departed from its proposal to erect a atained­ glass window to the memory of Burns and of the Earl of Glencairn, who is buried in Falmouth Parish Church. It has now been decided that the memorial take the practical form of n building to house the X-Ray apparatus in the local Hospital. Contributions towards the cost of the proposed memorial are invited. These may be sent either to Mr. J. A. Donald, Glencairn, Falmouth, or to Mr. M. G. Rosser, Westminster Bank, Falmouth.

489: CLARINDA BURNS OLUB, EDINBURGH. Syllabus 1931,.-1935. 1934-0ct. l. " Clarinda," by Dr. Trotter. Nov. 5. "Burns and his biographers," by Chas. Donaldson. Dec. 3. "Scottish poets from Thomas the Rhymer to Burns," by William Walker. 1935-Jan. 7. "Bonnie Jean," by Alex. Stenhouse. 25. Dinner: "The Immortal Memory" by John " Henderson. Feb. 4. " The portrayal of ideals," by Archibald Amos. Mar. 4. "Edinburgh in Burns's time," by R. Gibson. ApI. 1. Musical Evening, arranged by Chas. MacDonald. A. WILSON, Hon. Secy. MOTTO-" A MAN'S A MAN FOR A' THAT."

THE BURNS FEDERATION

INSTITUTED 1885

Hon. President,. Sir ALEXANDER GIBB, G.B.E., C.B., Queen Anne's Lodge, West· minster, London, S.W.I. Col. .JOHN GRIBBEL, M.A., LL.D., St. Austell Hall, Wyncote Pennsylvania, U.S.A. WILLIAM WILT" 200 Gray's Inn Road, London, W.C.I. Col. WALTER SCOTT, 860 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., U.S.A. Hon . .JAMES CRAIGIE, M.L.C., Craigie lea, Timaru, New Zealand. ROBERT GRAHAM of Fintry, 6 Aubrey Road, London, W.8. Brevet-Colonel T. C. DUNLOP, A.D. C., T.D., D.L., Sauchrie, Maybole, Ayrshire. Sir ROBERT BRUCE, D.L., LL.D., Glasgow Herald Office, 65 Buchanan Street, Glasgow, 0.1. Sir .JOSEPH DOBBIE, S.S.C., 42 Melville Street, Edinburgh, 3. THOMAS AMOS, M.A., 19 Glebe Road, Kilmarnock. ADAM C. HAY, Helenslea, 4 Circus Place, Glasgow, E.I. HUGH M'LEAN, .J.P., Monkland, Troon. Dr. .JOSEPH HUNTER, M.P., 14 Eccle-ston Square, London, S.W.I.

Hon. Vice-Presidents. Ex-Provost M. SMITH, .J.P., Glencairn Square, Kilmarnock. Sir ROBERT WILSON, LL.D., 149 Howard Street, Glasgow, C.I. .J. C. EWING, 8 Royal Terrace, Glasgow, C.3 . .JAMES THOMSON, F.S.A.Scot., The Cedars, 21 Fortis Green, Ea.st Finchley, London, N.2. ALBERT DOUGLAS, LL.D., Stoneleigh, Washington, D.C., U.S.A. L. G. SLOAN', .J.P., Pen Corner, Kingsway, London, W.C.2 . .J. TAYLOR GIBB, F.S.A.Scot., Mauchline. ANDREW M'CALLUM, Gowanbrae, Pollokshaws, Glasgow, S.3 . .JAMES McMURDO, 8571 144th Street, .Jamaica, N.Y., U.S.A. .JOHN D. Ross, LL.D., 8736 97th Street, Woodhaven, N.Y., U.S.A. .JOHN N. HALL, Eastwood, Irvine. •J AllES A. MORRIS, R.S.A., Wellington Chambers, Ayr. 136 THE BURNS FEDERATION

EXECUTIVE OOMMI'l'TEE. President-NnUAN MACWHANNELL, F.RI.B.A., 233 West Regent Street, Glasgow, C.2. Past-President-Sir ALEXANDER GIBB, G.B.E., C.B., Queen Anne's Lodge, Westminster, London, S. W.l. Vice-Presidents-THoMAS HENDERSON, B.Sc., 47 Moray Place, Edinburgh. M. H. McKERROW, 43 Buccleuch Street, Dumfries Hon. Secretary-JoHN McVIE, 13 Hillside Crescent, Edinburgh, 7. Hon. Treasurer-Major DAVID YUILLE, T.D., Woodcroft, Symington, Kilmarnock. Hon. Solicitor- Hon. Editor, "BU1'n& Chronicle "--J. C. EWING, 8 Royal Terrace, Glasgow, C.3. Hon. Secretary of School Children's Competitions-FRED. J. BELFORD, M.A., F.E.I.S., 3 Park Grove, Liberton, Edinburgh, 9.

District Representatives. I. A.yrshire-JAMEs MACINTYRE, 8 Hall Terrace, Cumnock. JAMES A. MORRIS, RS.A., Wellington Chambers, Ayr. JAMES D. SLOAN, 145 High Street, Ayr. II. Edinburgh-D. LOWE TURNBULL, M.A., 7 Duddingston Crescent, Portobello, Midlothian. III. Glasgow-T. P. THOMSON, 32 Barrington Drive, Glasgow, C.4. WM. C. COCKBURN, Holmwood House, Uddingston. GREGOR A. GRANT, LL.B., 87 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, 0.2. IV. Dumbarton and Arg.yll Shires-WM. BOYLE, 22 Osborne Street, Clydebank. V. ~fe8hire-Councillor JOHN STENHOUSE, 101 Broad Street, Cowdenbeath. T. C. ANDERSON, Blairforge, Blairadam, Kelty. VI. Lanarkshire-Mrs. M. THOMSON, 21 Gilbertfield Road, Cambuslang. JOHN R FOTHERINGHAM, Orwell, Bent Road, Hamilton. T. B. GOUDIE, Ewanrigg, Burnbank, Hamilton. VII. Mid and East Lothians and Borders-GEORGE HUMPHREY, The Saughs, N ewtongrange, Midlothian. ALEXANDER PRINGLE, 8 Beaconsfield Terrace, Hawick. VIII. Welt Lothian- IX. Renfrewlhire-Ex.Provost J. M. ADAM, J.P., Cove Point House, Cove Road, Gourock. X. Stirlin.q and Clackmannan Shires-DANIEL ROBERTSON, J.P., 7 Rosehall Terrace, Falkirk. JAMES P. CRAWFORD, 68 Port Street, Stirling. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 137

XI. Perthshire and Angus-R. W. DILL, Ben View, Dundee Road, Forfar. XII. Northern Scottish Counties-RoBERT CALLAN, 21 Westfield Road, Stonehaven. XIII. Southern Scottish Counties-Bailie ANDREW P. HANNAH, Ardwall Road, Dumfries. ROBERT D. MUNRO, Duncow School House, Dumfries. XIV. London and Southern En.gland-Sir ANDREW R. DUNCAN, LL.B., Trafalgar Buildings, 1 Charing Cross, London, S.W.I. XV. North-Eastern England-G. PRINGLE, 3 Rochdale Street, Wallsend-on-Tyne. XVI. North- Western England-J. S. BRUNTON, 19 Park Road, Hesketh Park, Southport. XVII. Midlands oj England-Capt. CHARLES CARMICHAEL, 54 Chatsworth Street, Derby. JOHN CURRIE, 20 Arboretum Street, Nottingham. XVIII. Wales-ADAM MACKAY, 52 Fernleigh Road, Glasgow, S.3. XIX. Ireland-ALExANDER EMSLIE, M.A., 37 Knutsford Drive, Cliftonville, Belfast. XX. South Africa-Lieut.-Col. J. G. ROBERTON, T.D., Stamford, Park Road, Giffnock, by Glasgow. XXI. A ustralia- XXII. New Zealand-Lieut.-Col. J. If. MITCHELL, C.B.E., LL.D., Comely Park House, Dunfermline. XXIII. Canada-JoHN G. S. SPROLL, 3 Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow, C.I. XXIV. India-J. S. HENDERSON, Hazelwood, Rhu, near Helens­ burgh. XXV. U.S.A.-Col. WALTER SCOTT, 860 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., U.S.A. JOHN M. GRAHAM, Room 423, State Capitol, Atlanta, Ga., U.S.A. XXVI. Iraq-HUGH M. MACINTYRE, Elmsley, 7 Racecourse Road, Ayr.

SUB-COMMITTEES. Finance: Messrs. Adam, Cockburn, Goudie, Roberton, and Robert­ son; M. H. McKerrow, V.-P. (Convener). " Burns Chrom'cle" : Messrs. Adam, Boyle, Fotheringham MacIntyre, Sloan, and Sproll (Convener). Memorials: Messrs. Callan, Fotheringham, Sloan, Turnbull, an Cockburn (Convener). AUDITORS. Capt. ADAM MACKAY, 52 Fernleigh Road, Glasgow, S.3. JAMES MACINTYRE, 8 Hall Terrace, Cumnock. 138 THE BURNS FEDERATION

CONSTITUTION AND RULES •

.1Vame. 1. The Association shall be called "The Burns Federation," with headquarters at Kilmarnock.

Objects. 2. The objects of the Federation shall be (a) To strengthen and consolidate, by universal affiliation, the boud of fellowship amongst the members of Burns Olubs and kindred Societies. (b) To purchase and preserve manuscripts and other relics associated with Robert Burns. (Gifts of relics shall be reported by the Hon. Secretary at the next meeting of the Executive Oommittee following thereon.) (c) To mark with suitable inscriptions, repair, or renew buildings, tombstones, etc., interesting from their association with Robert Burns. (d) To encourage institutions and movements in honour of Robert Burns. (e) To encourage and arrange School Ohildren's Oom­ petitions in order to stimulate the teaching and study of Scottish history, literature, art and music. (f) To encourage the development of Scottish literature, art and music.

Membership. 3. (a) The Federation shall consist of affiliated Olubs and Societies. Burns Clubs and kindred Societies may be admitted to the Federation by the Executive Oommittee, on application in writing to the Hon. Secretary, enclosing a copy of their Oonstitu­ tion and List of Office-bearers. Such applications shall be con­ sidered by the Executive Oommittee at its next meeting. (b) Ladies or gentlemen who have rendered conspicuous service to the Burns Movement may be elected by the Oouncil to the position of Honorary President or Honorary Vice-President, on the recommendation of the Executive Oommittee.

Council. 4. The Oouncil shall consist of the Hon. Presidents, the Hon. Vice-Presidents, the Executive Oommittee, the Auditors, and three members elected by each Olub. CONSTITUTION AND RULES 139

Conference of the Council. 5. (a) The Annual Conference of the Council shall be held, at such place as may be arranged, on the second Saturday of September, when the Annual Reports shall be submitted and Office-bearers for the ensuing year elected. (b) Clubs outwith the United Kingdom may be represented by proxy at the Conference. (c) Nominations for Offices shall he made by the Executive Committee or by Clubs. (d) Nominations of Office-bearers, Intimations of election of District representative members, and Notices of motion shall be lodged in writing with the Hon. Secretary not later than the second Saturday of June. (e) The Agenda of the Conference and the Annual Reports shall be issued to Clubs by the Hon. Secretary not less than one month before the Conference. (f) No alteration shall be made in the "Constitution and Rules" except at the Conference of the Council, and then only by a two-thirds' majority of those voting.

Executive Committee. 6. (a) The Executive Committee shall consist of (1) President, Immediate Past-President, two Vice-Pre­ sidents, Hon. Secretary, Hon. Treasurer, Hon. Solicitor, Hon. Editor of the Burns Chronicle, Hon. Secretary of School Children's Competi­ tions; and (2) Representative members elected by Districts, as shown in the subjoined Schedule. (b) The Office-bearers and the Auditors shall retire annually, and shall be eligible for re-election. (c) District representative members shall be elected annually by all Districts on the basis of one member for the first five Clubs, and one member for every additional ten Clubs, in each District; but for Edinburgh, London, Wales, Ireland, and Overseas Districts, one Club in each shall qualify for admission as a District. No District shall have more than one member unless the number of it"! Clubs exceeds fourteen. If a District fail to elect a representative member, the Executive Com­ mittee shall have power to fill the vacancy.

Meetings of the Executive Committee. 7. (a) The Executive Committee shall conduct the business of 140 THE BURNS FEDERATION the Federation, and shall meet on the third Saturdays of October, December, March and June, and when called by the Hon. Secretary. The place of each meeting shall be fixed at the previous meeting. (b) The Hon. Secretary shall give at least one week's notice of meetings, along with the Agenda. (c) Notices of motion and other business to appear in the Agenda should reach the Hon. Secretary at least a fortnight before the meeting. (d) Special meetings may be held on a written request to the Hon. Secretary signed by not fewer than ten members of the Committee and stating the business to be considered. (e) Ten shall form It quorum at meetings. (f) The President, the Vice-Presidents, the Hon. Secretary, and the Hon. Treasurer shall be ex officiis members of all Standing Sub-Committees. Subscriptions.

8. (a) Each Club, on admission to the Federation, shall pay It registration fee of two guineas, on receipt of which the Diploma of the Federation shall be issued. This registration fee includes the subscription for the first year of membership. Thereafter each Club shall pay an annual subscription of one guinea. Clubs failing to pay thiR subscription for two consecutive years may be struck off the roll of the Federation. (b) Each Club shall subscribe for at least five copies of the annual Burns Chronicle, at a maximum price of Two shillings per copy. (c) Members of affiliated Clubs shall be entitled to receive a Pocket Diploma on payment of One shilling.

Finance. 9. (a) The Sub-Committee on Finance shall consist of five members of the Executive Committee, three to form a quorum. (b) No accounts shall be paid without the authority of the Finance Committee, which shall submit the Minutes of its meetings to the quarterly meetings of the Executive Committee. (c) The Bank Account shall be kept in the name of the Federation, and shall be operated by the Hon. Treasurer for the time being. Deposit Receipts shall be taken out in the name of the Federation, to be drawn on the endorsement of the President, the Hon. Secretary, and the Hon. Treasurer, or any two of them. Honorary Secretary. 10. The Hon. Secretary (with, if decided to be necessary, the assistance of a Minute Clerk) shall keep the Minute Book of CONSTITUTION AND RULES 141 the Federation, in which shall be recorded the proceedings of all meetings. He shall also conduct the correspondence of the Federation, convene all meetings, and issue Diplomas. He shall prepare the Executive Committee's Report on the year's transactions, for submission to the Conference of the Council.

Honorary Trea8urer. 11. The Hon. Treasurer shall have charge of all monie~ paid to the Federation, and shall pay all accounts authorised by the Finance Committee. He shall prepare a statement of his accounts for the year to 31 st July.

"Burns Chronicle.' 12. (a) The Burns Chronicle shall be an official publication of the Federation, and shall be published annually, not later than 1st January. It shall contain a Directory of the Clubs on the roll of the Federation, reports of the transactions of the Federation and of affiliated Clubs during the previous year, and such literary matter and illustrations as may be decided by the Hon. Editor. (b) The Hon. Editor shall be responsible for the publication of the Burns Chronicle, and shall submit annually a report on the sale of the latest issue. Estimates for the printing of the Burns Chronicle and other publications of the Federation shall be approved by the Finance Committee. (c) The published price of the Burns Chronicle shall be fixed by the Executive Committee.

School Children's Competitions. 13. The Hon. Secretary of School Children's Competitions shall give assistance to affiliated Clubs in the organisation of their Com­ petitions, and shall endeavour to co-ordinate the efforts of the various Clubs. He shall submit annually a report on the Com­ petitions organised by the Clubs.

Benefits. 14. (a) Affiliated Clubs shall be supplied gratis with copies of the Quarterly Bulletin printed by the Federation, and of newspapers containing reports of meetings, demonstrations, etc., organised, conducted, or attended by the Federation. (b) Members of affiliated Clubs shall be entitled to be supplied, through the Secretaries of their respective Clubs, with copies of all works published by the Federation, at a discount of 33! per cent. LIST OF DISTRICTS. (See Article No. 6c of "Constitution.")

I. Ayrshire. II. Edinburgh. III. Glasgow. IV. Dumbarton and Argyll Shires. V. Fifeshire. VI. Lanarkshire. VII. Lothians (Mid and East) and Borders. VIII. Lothian (West). IX. Renfrewshire. X. Stirling and Clackmannan Shires. XI. Perthshire and Angus. XII. Northern Scottish Counties. XIII. Southern Scottish Counties. XIV. London and Southern England. XV. North-Eastern England. XVI. N orth-Western England. XVII. Midlands of England. XVIII. Wales. XIX. Ireland. XX. South Africa. XXI. Australia. XXII. New Zealand. XXIII. Canada. XXIV. India. XXV. United States of America. XXVI. Iraq. LIST OF DISTRICTS 143 I. Ayrshlre-26 Clubs: 3 Members. No. Name. No. Name. o Kilmarnock. 288 Beith Caledonia. 35 DaIry. 310 Mauchline. 45 Cumnock. 328 Hurlford. 64 Beith. 349 Kilmarnock Howff. 97 Bellfield, Kilmarnock. 365 Catrine. 168 Riccarton. 377 Kilbirnie Rosebery. 173 Irvine. 407 Kilmarnock Winsome Willie. 192 Ayrshire E.C.Assoc. 435 Ayr Tam 0' Shanter. 252 Alloway. 456 Troon Masonic 253 Galston. 460 New Cumnock Jolly Beggars. 256 Newton-on-Ayr. 483 Stevenston Thistle and Rose 274 Troon. Masonic. 275 Ayr. 488 Kilmarnock Fellowship. 500 New Cumnock. Secretary .. William Lennox, 11 Nursery Avenue, Kilmarnock.

II. Edlnburgh-12 Clubs: 1 Member. 22 Edinburgh. 340 Balerno. 124 Ninety. 341 Leith. 212 Portobello. 378 Edinburgh E.C.Assoc. 293 Newcraighall. 398 Colinton. 307 Edinburgh Ayrshire Assoc. 410 Royal Mile. 314 Edinburgh Scottish. 489 Clarinda. Sec'retary .. William Mac Vey, 44 Duddingston Park, Portobello, Midlothian.

III. Glasgow-25 Clubs: 3 Members.

3 Tam 0' Shanter. 135 Partick Western. 7 Thistle. 139 National. 9 Royalty. 153 Scottish. 33 Haggis. 169 Glasgow E.C.Assoc. 34 Carrick. 181 Primrose. 36 Rosebery. 202 Govan Cronies. 49 Bridgeton. 213 Kingston. 53 Govan Fairfield. 234 Southern Merchants. 68 Sandyford. 263 Masonic. 74 National Burns Memorial 282 Glasgow Bowling Assoc. Cottage Homes. 295 Burns House. 91 Shettleston. 477 Bellahouston. 118 Albany. 484 Sheddens Ladies. Secretary: Gregor Allan Grant, LL.E., 87 St. Vincent Streot, Glasgow, C.2. 144 THE BURNS FEDERATION IV. Dumbarton and Argyll Shires-9 Clubs: 1 Member. No. Name. No. Name. 2 Alexandria. 113 Vale of Leven Glencairn. 10 Dumbarton. 196 Mid-Argyll. 75 Kirn. 225 Helensburgh. 92 Kilbowie. 244 Dalmuir. 421 Arrochar and Tarbet. Secretary .. Wm. C. Cockburn, Holmwood House, Uddingston.

V. Fifeshire-20 Clubs: 2 Members. 62 Cupar. 425 Lochore ex-Servicemen. 85 Dunfermline. 447 Cowdenbeath Mountain 184 Blairadam. Daisy. 250 Cowdenbeath Tam 0' 452 Auchterderran Bonnie Shan tel'. Jean. 262 Fife E.C.Assoc. 457 Kinglassie. 283 Sinclairtown. 459 Cowdenbeath West End 326 Bingry Ladies. Jolly Beggars. 330 Glencraig "Bonnie Jean." 463 Kirkford Bonnie Jean. 337 Buckhaven. 478 Kelty and Blairadam Bonnie 350 Markinch. Doon Ladies. 402 High Valleyfield Highland 486 Jean Armour, Steelend. Mary Ladies. 496 Auld Hoose, Burntisland. Secretary .. T. C. Anderson, Blairforge, Blairadam, Kelty, Fife.

VI. Lanarkshire-29 Clubs: 8 Members. 20 Airdrie. 388 Kyle (Shotts) Ladies. 100 Hamilton Mossgiel. 390 Meikle Earnock Jolly 121 Hamilton Junior. Beggars. 133 N ewarthill. 408 Douglasdale. 152 Hamilton. 424 Cambuslang Tam 0' 157 Baillieston. Shanter. 207 Cambuslang Wingate. 428 Chryston. 237 Uddingston Masonic. 441 Temple, Shotts. 266 Newton Jolly Beggars. 450 Hamilton Cronies. 290 Blantyre and District. 466 Dykehead Afton Water 313 Rutherglen. Ladies 348 Newton Bonnie Jean. 467 Gilbertfield Highland Mary 356 Burnbank Masonic. Ladies. 371 Dykehead No. 1. 468 High Blantyre. 372 Baillieston Jean Armour. 474 Stewarts & Lloyds. 387 Mary Campbell (Cambu8- 487 Gateside (Airdrie). lang). 494 Motherwell United Services. Secretary .. Mrs. M. Thomson, 21 Gilbertfield ltoad, Cambuslang. LIST OF DISTRICTS 145 VII. Mid and East Lothians and Borders-iS Clubs: 2 Members. No. Na.me. No. Name. 96 Jedburgh. 346 Oakbank Mossgiel. 108 East Calder. 364 Mid-Calder Tam 0' Shanter. 198 Gorebridge jolly Beggars. 384 Pumpherston Bonnie Doon. 199 Newbattle and District. 400 Haddington. 221 Prestonpans. 414 Dalkeith Fountain. 239 Hawick. 415 "Auld Brig" (Musselburgh). 319 Fisherrow Masonic. 427 Gorebridge Glencairn. 338 Dalkeith and District. 442 Penicuik. 339 Wallyford Jolly Beggars. 475 Tweeddale Ladies. Secretary: James Juner, 88 New Hunterfield, Gorebridge. VIII. West LothIan-5 Clubs: 1 Member. 343 Queensferry. 432 Winchburgh. 429 Bathgate. 471 Rose of Grange (Bo'ness). 499 Winchburgh Jolly Beggars. Secretary: P. Glen, 41 Torphichen Street, Bathgate. IX. RenfrewshIre-13 Clubs: 1 Member. 21 Greenock. 209 Greenock St. John's. 48 Paisley. 254 Greenock Victoria. 59 Gourock Jolly Beggars. 383 Greenock Heather. 148 Greenock Cronies. 389 Bridge of Weir. 161 Paisley Charleston. 430 Gourock. 190 Port-Glasgow. 431 Inverkip. 472 Renfrewshire B.C.A. Secretary .. Arthur C. E. Lewis, 17 Cardwell Road, Gourock. X. Stirllng and Clackmannan Shires-t6 Clubs: 2 Members. 37 Dollar. 385 Buuhlyvie. 50 Stirling. 399 St. Ringans. 126 Falkirk. 409 Stenhouse muir and District. 155 East Stirlingshire. 419 Denny and Dunipace. 218 Bannockburn. 426 Sauchie. 292 Grahamston. 448 Fallin. 352 Grangemouth. 469 Denny CrosB. 380 Falkirk Cross Keys. 485 Camelon. Secretary: Alex. Dun, 25 Port Street, Stirling. XI. Perthshire and Angus-9 Clubs: i Member. 4 Callander. 76 Brechin. 14 Dundee. 82 Arbroath. 26 Perth. 242 Montrose. 44 Forfar. 327 Perth St. Mark's. 374 Broughty Castle. Secretary: R. W. Dill, Ben View, Dundee Road, Forfar. K 146 THE BURNS FEDERATION XII. Northern Scottish Counties-7 Clubs: 1 Member. No. Name. No. Name. 40 Aberdeen. 367 Dornoch. 149 Elgin. 403 Fraserburgh. 336 Peterhead. 458 Stonehaven. 470 St. Giles (Elgin). Secretar,!!: Robert Calla:n, 21 Westfield Road, Stonebaven.

XIII. Southern Scottish Counties-13 Clubs: 1 Member. 112 Dumfries Howff. 361 Maxwelltown. 217 Eskdale. 393 Annan Ladies. 226 Dumfries. 401 "Brig-En'," Maxwelltown. 309 Annan. 437 Dumfries Ladies. 323 Kirkcudbright. 451 Kirkmahoe. 342 Thornhill. 479 Queen of the South Ladies. 491 Lochmaben. Secretar,!!: John McBurnie, Sheriff Court-House, Dumfries.

XIV. London and Southern England-Ii Clubs: 1 Member. 1 Burns Club of London. 481 London Ayrshire Society. 480 Glencairn, Falmouth. 482 Brig 0' Doon Ladies (Deal). 492 Harrow Cal. Soc. Secretar,!!: J. A. Brown, Overcliff Hotel, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex.

XV. North-Eastern England-7 Clubs: 1 Member. 89 Sunderland. 165 Wallsend-on-Tyne. 156 Newcastle. 270 Coquetdale. 158 Darlington. 362 Thornaby-on-Tees. 490 Seaham Harbour. Secreta",!!: Matthew Neilson, 14 Percy Terrace, Sunderland.

XVI. North·Western England-6 Clubs: 1 Member. 71 Carlisle. 366 Liverpool. 236 Whitehaven. 417 Burnley and District. 363 Barrow, St. Andrew's 436 Walney Jolly Beggars Society. Ladies. Secretar,!!: Mrs. M. Bruggen, 74 Bank Parade, Burnley. LIST OF DISTRIOTS 147 XVII. Midlands of England-17 Clubs: 2 Membel's. No. Name. No. Name. M Derby. 405 Sheffield Caledonian Soc. 120 Bristol. 418 Skegness. 131 Nottingham. 438 Chesterfield Caledonian Soc. 167 Birmingham. 439 Barnsley Caledonian Soc. 222 Hull. 445 Buxton Caledonian Soc. 296 Walsall. 446 Herefordshire. 329 Newark and District. 454 Rotherham. 404 Worcester. 461 Leicester Caledonian Soc. 462 Cheltenham Scottish Soc. Secretary .. John Currie, 20 Arboretum Street, Nottingha.m.

XVIII. Wales-2 Clubs: 1 Membel'. 311 Colwyn Bay. 444 Swansea and W est Wales.

XIX. Il'eland-3 Clubs: 1 Membel'. 183 Londonderry. 406 Dublin St. Andrew's Soc. 455 Belfast. Secretary .. Geo. P. Findlay, Avoca, 87 Strand Road, Londonderry, N. Ireland.

XX. South Afl'lca-l Club: 1 Membel'. 373 Red Hill, Natal.

XXI. Austl'alla-2 Clubs: 1 Member. 324 Stockton. 473 Melbourne.

XXII. New Zealand-2 Clubs: 1 Membel'. 449 Wellington. 497 St. Andrew (Wellington).

XXIII. Canada-7 Clubs: 1 Member. 303 Victoria (B.C.): St. 422 Brantford and District (Ont.) Andrew's Soc. 434 Hamilton (Ont.) 325 Vancouver Fellowship (B.C.) 443 Burns Club of Victoria (B.C.) 353 St. Catharines (Ont.) 476 Border Cities (Ont.)

XXIV. India-l Club: 1 Member. 355 Calcutta. 148 LIST OF DISTRICTS XXV. U.S.A.-21 Clubs: 2 Members. No. Name. No. Name. 171 Chattanooga. 381 Greater New York Masonic. 208 Colorado Springs. 382 Elizabet.h. 220 St. Louis. 391 Waterbury. 238 Atlanta. 412 Gary. 271 Trenton. 413 San Francisco St. Andrew'l!I 278 Duluth. Soc. 284 Philadelphia. 453 Philadelphia Ladies' 320 Troy. Auxiliary. 331 Buffalo. 464 Yakima Valley. 354 Royal Order of Scottish 465 Atlanta Scottish Assoc. Clans, U.S.A. 493 Akron. 375 Holyoke. 498 Flint. Secretary: James H. Baxter, 21 Bleecker Avenue, Troy, N.Y., U.S.A.

XXVI. Iraq-1 Club: 1 Member. 495 Baghda.d Cal. Soc. THE BURNS FEDERATION 149

LIST OF PAST-PRESIDENTS. 1885-1899 : Provost Peter Sturrock, Kilmarnock. 1899-1906 : Provost David Mackay, Kilmarnock. 1906-1907 : David Murray, M.A., B.Sc., Kilmarnock. 1908-1909 : William Wallace, LL.D., Glasgow. 1909-1910 : Captain David Sneddon, V.D., Kilmarnock. 1910-1923 : Duncan ~l'Naught, LL.D., Kilmaurs. 1923-1927 : Sir Robert Bruce, D.L., LL.D., Glasgow. 1927-1930 Sir Joseph Dobbie, S.S.C., Edinburgh. 1930-1933 : Sir Alexander Gibb, G.B.E., C.B., London.

List of places at which the Annual Conference of the Council has been held.

1885-93 Kilmarnock. 1911 Glasgow. 1894 Glasgow. 1912 Carlisle. 1895 Dundee. 1913 Galashiels. 1896 Kilmarnock. 1914-19 Glasgow. 1897 Greenock. 1920 London. 1898 Mauchline. 1921 Dunfermline. 1899 Dumfries. 1922 Birmingham. 1900 Kilmarnock. 1923 Ayr. 1901 Glasgow. 1924 Dumfries. 1902 Greenock. 1925 Edinburgh. 1903 Edinburgh. 1926 Perth. 1904 Stirling. 1927 Derby. 1905 Hamilton. 1928 Aberdeen. 1906 Kilmarnock. 1929 Troon. 1907 Sunderland. 1930 Greenock. 1908 St. Andrews. 1931 Hawick. 1909 Dunfermline. 1932 Stirling. 1910 Lanark. 1933 London. 1934 Glasgow. MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE COUNCIL.

THE GROSVENtlR RESTAURANT, GORDON STREET, GLASGOW, 8TH SEPTEMBER, 1934. The Annual Conference of the Council of the Burns Federation was held here to-day at 9.45 a.m. The President, Ex-Bailie Ninian Macwhannell, F.R.I.B.A., occupied the chair, and was accompanied on the platform by the other office-bearers and by members of the Executive Committee. Apologies for absence were intimated from Sir Alexander Gibb, G.B.E., C.B., Past-President; Mr. Thomas Henderson, B.Sc., Vice-President; Hon. James Craigie, New Zealand; Col. Walter Scott, Dr. John D. Ross, and Mr. John M. Graham, U.S.A.; Sir Andrew R. Duncan, Dr. Joseph Hunter, M.P., Mr. James Thomson, and Mr. William Will, London; Ex-Provost J. M. Adam, Gourock; Mr. R. W. Dill, Forfar; Mr. J. S. Henderson, Calcutta; and Mr. S. P. Hodge, Stirling. The following cablegrams and telegrams were read :­ Hon. James Craigie-Deeply regret unavoidable ab.ence. Posting donation Chronicle fund. Hearty good wishes for successful gathering. Col. Walter Scott-Cordial greetings. Best wishes sucoessful Con­ ference. Mr. John M. Graham-Greetings. Regret inability to attend Con­ ference. The Federation is doing a great work. Dr. John D. Ross-Greetings. Hurrah for Auld Scotland, and three times three in honour of Robert Burns. Mr. William Will-Regret exceedingly inability to be present at meeting to support your efforts to secure a definite place in the school curriculum for Scots. The best way to prevent the further debasement of our lowlands vernacular is to encourage the reading of classical Scots in the schools. Dr. Joseph Hunter, M.P.-All good wishes for Conference. Regret very much inability to be with myoid friends. The following 106 clubs were represented by 270 delegates :-No. 0, Kilmarnock; No.1, London; No.2, Alexandria; No.3, Tam 0' Shanter, Glasgow; No.4, Callander; No.7, Thistle, Glasgow; No.9, Royalty, Glasgow; No. 10, Dumbarton; No. 20, Airdrie; No. 21, Greenock; No. 22, Edinburgh; No. 33, Haggis, Glasgow; No. 34, Carrick, Glasgow; No. 36, Rosebery, Glasgow; No. 40, Aberdeen; No. 45, Cumnock; No. 49, Bridgeton; No. 50, Stirling; No. 53, Govan Fairfield; No. 55, Derby; No. 59, Greenock Jolly Beggars ; No. 68, Sandyford ; No. 74, National Burns MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL CON}'ERENCE 151

Memorial Cottage Homes; No. 76, Brechin; No. 82, Arbroath; No. 85, Dunfermline; No. 89, Sunderland; No. 91, Shettleston; No. 92, Kilbowie Jolly Beggars; No. 97, Bellfield; No. 108, East Calder Jolly Beggars; No. 113, Vale of Leven Glencairn; No. 118, Albany, Glasgow; No. 121, Hamilton Junior; No. 124, Ninety, Edinburgh; No. 126, Falkirk; No. 131, Nottingham Scottish; No. 133, Newart­ hill; No. 135, Partick Western; No. 139, National, Glasgow; No. 153, Scottish, Glasgow; No. 156, Newcastle and Tyne­ side; No. 158, Darlington; No. 167, Birmingham; No. 169, Glasgow B.C.A.; No. 173, Irvine; No. 181, Primrose, Glas­ gow; No. 183, Londonderry; No. 184, Blairadam Shanter; No. 190, Port-Glasgow; No. 192, Ayrshire B.C.A.; No. 196, Mid-Argyll; No. 198, Gorebridge; No. 199, Newbattle; No. 207, Cambuslang Wingate; No. 208, Colorado Springs, U.S.A.; No. 212, Portobello; No. 213, Kingston; No. 222, Hull; No. 226, Dumfries; No. 237, Uddingston Masonic; No. 239, Hawick; No. 244, Dalmuir; No. 253, Galston Jolly Beggars; No. 262, Fifeshire B.C.A.; No. 263, Glasgow Masonic; No. 275, Ayr; No. 282, Glasgow B.C. Bowling Association; No. 292, Grahamston; No. 295, Burns House Club; No. 307, Edinburgh Ayrshire Assoc.; No. 310, Mauch­ line; No. 320, Troy; No. 327, St. Mark's; No. 340, Balerno; No. 346, Oakbank Mossgiel; No. 348, Newton Jean Armour; No. 356, Burnbank and District Masonic; No. 365, Catrine; No. 372, Baillieston Jean Armour; No. 373, Red Hill, Natal; No. 377, Kilbirnie Rosebery; No. 378, Edinburgh B.C.A.; No. 380, Falkirk Cross Keys; No. 381, Greater New York Masonic; No. 383, R.N.T.F. Heather, Greenock; No. 387, Cambuslang Mary Campbell; No. 391, Waterbury, U.S.A.; No. 393, Annan Ladies; No. 399, St. Ringans; No. 402, High Valleyfield Highland Mary; No. 405, Sheffield Cale­ donian Society; No. 417, Burnley and District Caledonian Society; No. 431, Inverkip; No. 437, Dumfries Ladies; No. 441, Temple, Shotts; No. 442, Penicuik; No. 443, Burns Club of Victoria, B.C.; No. 450, Hamilton Cronies; No. 455, Belfast; No. 467, Gilbertfield Highland Ma,ry; No. 471, Melbourne, Australia; No. 472, Renfrewshire B.C.A.; No. 477, Bellahouston; No. 479, Queen of the South Ladies, Dumfries; No. 485, Camel on ; No. 488, Kilmarnock Fellowship. The President, on behalf of the Executive Committee, extended a cordial welcome to the delegates, and expressed the hope that the result of the Conference would be for the good of the Federation and of the Burns cult all over the world. The Minutes of the Conference at London in 1933 were held as read, and were adopted. 152 THE BURNS FEDERA'l'ION

HON. SECRETARY'S ANNUAL REPORT. After an interval of fifteen years, the Council of the Burns Federation once more holds its annual Conference in Glas­ gow as the guests of the Lord Provost and Magistrates of the City, the Glasgow District Burns Association and the Bridge­ ton Burns Club. Glasgow is perhaps the most convenient centre for most of the Scottish Clubs, and on this occasion there promises to be a record attendance of Delegates at the Conference. It is with regret that we have to record the loss of several prominent Burnsians during the past year, including Mr. John Muir, the first Editor of the Burns Chronicle and author of numerous articles on the Life and Works of Burns; and Bailie Grierson Macara, Greenock, who always took a keen interest in the work of the Federation and who represented the Wales District on the Executive Committee for the past four years. We shall miss the genial presence of Mr. A. G. Andrew, the Hon. Secretary of School Competitions for the past eight years. Only those who were in close touch with Mr. Andrew can appreciate adequately the vast amount of work which he accomplished in connection with the teaching of Scottish literature in schools, and it is mostly due to his untiring energy that the number of Clubs and competitors in these competitions has increased threefold during his term of office.

MEMBERSHIP. Since 1919, when we last visited Glasgow, 233 Burns Clubs and Scottish Societies have been affiliated to the Federation, and there are at present 294 active Clubs on the roll. Since our last Conference the following 13 Clubs have federated ;- London Ayrshire Society Brig 0' Doon Ladies' Burns Club, Deal Stevenston Thistle and Rose Masonic Burns Club Sheddens Ladies' Burns Club, Glasgow Camelon Burns Club Jean Armour Burns Club, Steelend, Fife Gateside Burns Club, Airdrie Kilmarnock Burns Fellowship Clarinda Burns Club, Edinburgh Seaham Harbour Scotia Burns Club Lochmaben Burns Club Harrow and District Caledonian Society Akron Burns Cronies, Ohio. Five Clubs have reaffiliated;­ No. 196 Mid-Argyll Burns Club MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 153

No. 217 Eskdale Burns Club No. 323 Kirkcudbright Burns Club No. 337 Buckhaven Burns Club No. 339 Wallyford Jolly Beggars Burns Club and by working under their original Charter they retain their position of seniority on the roll of the Federation. Pocket diplomas are still in demand and during the past year 60 were issued. BURNS MEMORIALS. After the London Conference, the Executive Committee appointed a Standing Sub-Committee to whom may be remitted questions arising out of Rule 2 (c) of the Constitution regarding Burns memorials and buildings, tombstones, &c., interesting from their association with the Poet. This Sub-Committee has instructions to prepare a report on all such memorials, buildings, &c., and already some progress has been made in collecting the necessary informa­ tion. It is hoped to complete the report next year.

BURNS MAUSOLEUM. By a Disposition in Trust, dated 18th June, 1858, the Poet's son, Colonel William Nicol Burns, disponed the dwel­ ling-house now known as Burns House and other adjoining property in Dumfries to the Dumfries and Maxwelltown Education Society and the office-bearers thereof, for the use and behoof and for the purposes of that Society so long as it should continue to exist, and in the event of its ceasing to exist or of its ceasing to maintain within the Burgh of Dum­ fries a Ragged School or other similar Charitable Educational Institution, then and in that event to the Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary and the office-bearers therof, for the use and behoof and for the purposes of that Institution. The Disposition was subject to the real burden of main­ taining, upholding and keeping in good repair, not only the Burns House but also the Burns Mausoleum in St. Michael's Churchyard, and that to the satisfaction of any person or persons to be from time to time appointed for that purpose by the Dumfries Burns Club. In 1925 the Dumfries and Maxwelltown Education Society ceased to maintain within the Burgh of Dumfries a Ragged School or other similar Charitable Educational Institution and the Trust devolved on the Infirmary. Since then ques­ tions of title and other matters have been in dispute, but these have now been settled and the Governors of the Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary have accepted office as trustees under Colonel Burns's Disposition. THE BURNS FEDERATION For a considerable number of years the condition of the Mausoleum and its statuary has been giving cause for anxiety to admirers of Burns all over the world, who will now look to the Governors of the Infirmary to take the necessary steps to ensure that the grounds for that anxiety are removed and that the long overdue repairs to the Burns House and the Mausoleum are carried out as soon as possible, in co-operation with the Dumfries Burns Club, which has already initiated the necessary work. AULD BRIG OF A YR. We are indebted to Mr. P. A. Thomson, Town Clerk, Ayr, for the Burgh Surveyor's report on the Auld Brig of Ayr for the year ending 12th June, 1934, which reads :- " This bridge has been kept under observation for the past year. At the present time the masonry of piers, outwaters, arches and parapets is in good order, with the exception of the projecting parts of the gargoyles for conducting water from the carriageway, five of which are broken in the east side, and four on the west side, but do not interfere with the discharge of water. The granite sett paving on bridge and approaches is also in good condition, and I consider that everything is in good order, and that no immediate repairs are required." GLENBERVIE CHURCHYARD. The scheme for the preservation of the tombstones of Burns's ancestors in Glenbervie Churchyard, after being held up for a considerable time, is now to proceed. It is proposed to erect a Mausoleum over the tombstones, entirely on the Burns burying ground, and to have the inscripti(lns on the stones repeated on the outside of the Mausoleum.

SOUTER JOHNNIE'tI HOUSE, KIRKOSWALD. This house is now under the care of the National Trust for Scotland for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, Ltd., and a local Committee has been formed to administer the house under the general supervision of the National Trust. The local Committee includes representatives from the Burns Federation.

CHARIT~BLE INSTITUTIONS. The National Burns Memorial Cottage Homes, Mauchline, and the Jean Armour Burns Houses, Mauchline, continue to prosper in their beneficent work, and deserve the whole­ hearted support of all Burns Clubs. Reports on both Institu­ tions will be submitted at the Conference. MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 155

The Glencairn Burns Club of Cornwall has decided to abandon its scheme for the erection of a memorial window in Falmouth Parish Church in memory of the Poet and his patron, the Earl of Glencairn. The Club has now decided to provide an X-~ay Department for the local Hospital.

JOSEPH LAING WAUGH FUND. As intimated in last year's repoI:t the Joseph Laing Waugh Fund is to be applied in encouraging among school children the study of Scottish literature by means of prizes to pupils attending schools in Dumfriesshire or the adjoining area, preference being given to those residing in Nithsdale. A local Committee has now been appointed to organise the competitions for these prizes on similar lines to the Burns Competition which has been so successfully organised for many years by the Dumfries ;Burns Club.

BURNS LITERATURE. The ninth volume of the second series of the Burns Chronicle was issued in December last, and the Hon. Editor, Mr. J. C. Ewing, is again to be congratulated on producing a volume which maintains, if it does not surpass, the high standard of its predecessors in that series. The volume is almost sold out, and it becomes increasingly necessary, in order to avoid disappointment, that Clubs should send their orders for Chronicles to the Hon. Treasurer not later than the end of November each year. The suggestion that Clubs should appoint an official specially to take charge of their Club's Burns Chronicles has been largely adopted, and the arrange­ ment has proved beneficial. Other Burns books issued within the past year include two interesting volumes: Familiar Links with Robert Burns, by the late J. M. Murdoch (Stephen & Pollock, 38. 6d.) and the Rev. John C. Hill's Burns in Irvine. (Lincoln Williams, 2s. 6d.) Among recent volumes of Scottish poetry may be noted The Book of Scottish Verse, by R. L. Mackie (World's Classics, 2s.); Deveron Days, by Mary Symon (Wylie, Aberdeen, 2s. 6d.); Seeds in the Wind: Poems in Scots for Children, by William Soutar (Moray Press, 3s. 6d.); A Scots Garland-an Anthology of Scottish Vernacular Verse, edited by Thomas Henderson (Moray Press, 5s.) j and Up the N oran Water, by Helen Cruickshank. (Methuen, 2s. 6d.)

THE SCOTTISH NATIONAL DICTIONARY. The following Clubs have subscribed for copies of the Scottish National Dictionary:-Kilmarnock Burns Club, 156 THE BURNS FEDERATION London Burns Club, Paisley Burns Club, Stirling Burns Club, Hamilton Burns Club, Scottish Burns Club, Glasgow District Burns Association, Burnley and District Caledonian Society, and Manchester St. Andrew Society. During the past year the Federation gave a donation of £100 towards the expense of producing the dictionary and various Clubs have also given donations amounting to £105 19s.

seOTI'ISH LITERATURE IN SCHOOLS. In the MemOl~andum on the 'reaching of English in Scottish Primary Schools, issued by the Scottish Education Depart­ ment in 1924, it is stated that" Lowlands Scots, being histori­ cally a national language, possessing a literature to which the children will be introduced some day, is not to be treated like a provincial dialect. 'l'he teacher should not discourage its use by the children in those familiar talks through which he seeks to give them confidence, nor hesitate to use it him­ self when English fails as a means of communication." The Memorandum also points out that "for Scottish children the picturesque story of their own land is peculiarly appropriate, and so are some Scottish songs, poems and ballads. Nor should tales and poems of merely local repute be disdained in their native localities, for they lie at the root of popular literature." One would expect that this admirable and salutary advice for Primary schools would be followed up by the Department including some questions on Scottish literature in the Leaving Certificate Examination papers, which have such influence on the drawing up of the curricula of Secondary schools, and which, being the chief passport to the Scottish Universities, have a profound influence all through our system of education. So far, however, there is extremely little evidence of this. It is for the Burns Federation and similar organizations, which are interested in the encouragement of the study of Scottish literature in schools, to see that this state of matters is rectified. It is a curious commentary on the present state of affairs that the incentive to the study of Scottish literature in schools should on the whole have to be supplied by outside organiza­ tions. So long as this is necessary Burns Clubs should con­ tinue to organize their school competitions, in which they have the whole-hearted support of the teachers themselves. Most Clubs begin by confining their competitions to the poems and songs of Burns, and with several exceptions the pieces prescribed for study have not been extended as far as they might be, to include the works of other Scottish MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 157 writers. There is a wealth of material available for the purpose, but it is not readily accessible in suitable text-books of Scottish literature for use in schools. The Executive Com­ mittee have therefore appointed a Sub-Committee to prepare a report on the material available for inclusion in text-books of Scottish literature suitable for the use of Primary (includ­ ing Infants), Intermediate and Secondary pupils. We thank the Lord Provost and Magistrates of the City of Glasgow and the Bridgeton Burns Club for the generous welcome they have extended to us. We have also to thank Dr. T. Stewart Barrie, Chairman, Mr. A. Neil Campbell, Treasurer, Mr. Gregor A. Grant, Secretary, and all the members of the Glasgow District Burns Association Reception Committee, which has so helpfully and efficiently carried out the arrangements for our Conference.

The President, in a brief review of the report, said that there were now 294 active clubs on the roll of the Federation, a slight increase as compared with last year. He was delighted to see so many ladies' clubs, which now numbered 23. As President he had visited several, and found that they were really live cluns. With regard to the Scottish National Dictionary, they made an appeal for support at the beginning of the year, and they had heen able to stir up interest in many of the clubs. He expected that more interest would be taken in the enterprise this year. In the matter of Scottish literature in schools, the Executive were very anxious to keep this branch of their work in full vigour, in view of the great work done by his three predecessors-Sir Alexander Gibb, Sir Joseph Dobbie, and Sir Robert Bruce. It was the duty of the members of clubs to see that this work was kept up. This year a small committee had been set up to deal with this aspect of the Federation's activities. On the motion of the President, seconded by Mr. John Anderson (Cambuslang), the report was unanimously adopted.

HON. TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT. Major David Yuille submitted the annual financial state­ ment. Last year, he said, they had started with a balance of £411, and in the general balance sheet the credit balance at the end of this year was £316, to which had to be added £37, which brought the total credit balance to £353. During the past year the club SUbscriptions had come in much better than in the previous year, and he supposed that this was due to the improved conditions which prevailed industrially in many areas throughout Scotland and England. For the first year in the history of the Bwrns Clurom:cle, so far as he knew, 158 THE BURNS FEDERATION the sales had covered all the printing, wrapping, and postages connected with that publication. They were hopeful that the sales would increase by some 500 more, and, if they did that, it would clear the whole expenditure of production. On the motion of the President, seconded by Captain Carmichael (Derby), the financial statement was approved. The President also moved that an honorarium of 25 guineas be granted the Hon. Treasurer, and this was unanimously agreed to. The Hon. Treasurer's balance sheet is printed elsewhere in this volume.

HON. EDITOR'S REPORT ON " BURNS CHRONICLE." Mr. J. C. Ewing, in submitting his report on the ninth volume of the second series of the Chronicle, referred to the Index to the first series of the Chronicle authorised at the last Conference. He stated that the preparation of the Index was well in hand, and suggested that the question of publica­ tion be remitted to the Executive Committee. On the motion of the President, seconded by Mr. Wilson (Shettleston), the report was unanimously adopted. The report is printed elsewhere in this volume.

SCHOOL CHILDREN'S COMPETITIONS. The annual report prepared by Mr. Fred. J. Belford, Interim Hon. Secretary of School Competitions, was held as read. The President said that the Executive Committee had had some difficulty in finding a successor to Mr. Andrew, but latterly they had been fortunate in getting Mr. Belford to take up the work in connection with the school children's competitions. They would see from the report that he had made an excellent beginning. On the motion of the President, seconded by Mr. D. Lowe Turnbull (Edinburgh), the report was unanimously adopted. The report is printed elsewhere in this volume.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF "CONSTITUTION AND RULES." Mr. T. C. Anderson, on behalf of Fifeshire Burns Associa­ tion, submitted a motion in the following terms :-" That the words, 'Each club shall subscribe for at least five copies of the annual Burns Chronicle, at a maximum price of Two shillings per copy,' be deleted from rule 8 (b) of the Con­ stitution and Rules." Mr. Anderson said that in visiting clubs he had met a MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 159

great many who were unable or unwilling to subsbribe for five copies of the Chronicle, and the result was t~at they did not send for even a single copy. He thought it would be in the interests of the pUblication and would increase the circulation if they left the clubs entirely free in this matter. The spirit of compulsion underlying this rule was repugnant to many of them, and they thought that if this alteration was carried it would not be hurtful to the Chronicle, but • would rather be helpful to it. Mr. James MacIntyre (Cumnock) seconded the motion. Major Yuille moved a direct negative. As a Federatioll they had agreed to publish the Chronicle, and it was their duty to support it. If they did not make a provision of this kind they would be like a hangman without a rope. In clause (a) of the Rule they had a penalty attached-if it was not carried out they had the power of expelling a club, but there was nothing of that kind in reference to clause (b). They had to remember that the Chronicle was a Directory as well as a magazine of high literary quality. The officials of every dub should have a copy, and if they read it and attended to its instructions they would save the Secretary and the Treasurer of the Federation a great deal of work, and they would also save a good deal of money in postages. If a club had three officials each of them should get a Chronic(e, and it was surely not too much to call upon them to take other two for the benefit of the members. If there were not two members willing to read the Chronicle they should change the name from Burns Club to Social Club. He did not understand how a man could refuse to purchase a Chronicle, and yet at an anniversary meeting spend nearly double the price of it in two whiskies and a soda, without a qualm. Mr. Black (Dunfermline) seconded. He was ashamed, he said, that such a motion should have come from Fifeshire, because it was not by any means the unanimous wish of the Fifeshire clubs. Any club that could not find five members to pay two shillings each for a copy of the Chronicle should - not be on the roll of the Federation. Mr. John Taylor Gibb (Maubhline) supported the amend­ ment. Mr. Duncan Brisbane (Troon) said that the members of the Ayrshire Association were left with a free hand in this matter. Personally he felt that some of the clubs in Ayrshire had a difficulty in keeping their heads above water, and they were against anything in the nature of coercion. They were all quite appreciative of the Chronicle, but times had been bad in various districts of the county, and many other calls had been made upon them. 160 THE BURNS FEDERATION Captain Carmichael said he thought their purpose would be met if they made the rule to read, "Each club shall be expected to purchase at least five copies." He asked the Pre­ sident if an amendment to that effect would be in order. The President answered in the affirmative. Col. Roberton (Glasgow) contended that this amendment was not in order without notice, but the President said he • was quite prepared to accept it . Captain Carmichael then moved an amendment accord­ ingly. It would, he said, get away from compulsion, which was a word that stuck in the throats of many people. If they tried persuasion they would get on far better than by using force. The Fifeshire motion was then withdrawn in favour of Captain Carmichael's amendment, and on a division between the two amendments Major Yuille's was carried against Captain Carmichael's by 97 votes to 87.

ELECTION OF OFFICE-BEARERS. The President, on behalf of the Executive Committee, moved that Mr. James A. Morris, R.S.A. (nominated by the Ayrshire Association of Federated Burns Clubs), be appointed an Hon. Vice-President; and that Mr. Fred. J. Belford, M.A., L.C.P., F.E.I.S. (nominated by Edinburgh District Burns Clubs Association), be appointed Convener of the Schools Com­ petitions. This was seconded by Mr. John Taylor Gibb, and unanimously agreed to. The other office-bearers and the Auditors were re-elected on the motion of Mr. Thomas Amos, M.A. (Kilmarnock), who took the opportunity of expressing the great pleasure which he felt in being back again at the Federation Conference.

PLACE OF NEXT CONFERENCE. A letter was read from the Secretary of Ayr Burns Club, extending an invitation to the Federation to hold its jubilee Conference at Ayr in September next year. This, remarked the President, was the only invitation which had been received, and the Executive Committee recom­ mended its acceptance. Major Yuille supported the recommendation of the Execu~ tive Committee. He had at the same time to tender them an apology. Fifty years ago next July the Federation was founded at a meeting in the George Hotel, Kilmarnock. There were seventeen gentlemen present at that meeting­ two from London, two from Glasgow, and thirteen from MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 161 Kilmarnock, and it might interest the delegates to know that he had all their signatures in his possession, because the first minute was incorporated in the minute book of Kilmarnock Burns Club. Of the seventeen gentlemen who were present there was only one now alive, namely, Mr. Richard Armstrong, of Kilmarnock, who had been abroad for about thirty years and was now in New Zealand. The jubilee Con­ ference ought to be held in Kilmarnock, and it was in this connection he wished to tender them an apology. The reason why they could not hold the Conference in Kilmarnock was that there was not sufficient hotel accommodation to take in all the delegates they expected to be present. The Kilmarnock Club, however, were anxious to support the Ayr Club in holding the Conference in the county town, and would do their best during ~he week-end to bring the delegates to Kilmarnock for part of the jubilee celebrations. The invitation to Ayr was unanimously accepted.

NATIONAL BURNS MEMORIAL HOMES. Mr. J. Leiper Gemmill (Glasgow) expressed the pleasure it gave him to report that the past year in connection with the National Burns Memorial and Cottage Homes had been a successful and progressive one in every sense of the term. This was not merely a Mauchline or an Ayrshire institu­ tion; it was a national memorial, and the occupants of the cottages came from all parts of Scotland. Founded in 1896, the memorial was the first to the poet which was designed to do something in a permanent way for the benefit of the living. They had additional ground on which to build more houses. It had been a dream of his for a number of years-and it might take some years to realise it--to build an eventide home for the very old, who might be looked after by a matron, with one or two assistants. Of course, a good deal of money would be required. For the maintenance of the homes just now £600 a year was required. It took £1000 to build and endow one of the houses. They were very grateful for the contributions which were received, and it was a pleasure to find subscriptions coming from widely different parts. Within the last ten days money had been received from Honolulu; South Africa, China, America, Canada, and the Colonies. The interest in the homes was far-flung over the earth. The President, in thanking Mr. Gemmill for his report, referred to the great interest which the late Mr. Thomas Killin had taken in this work for many years. L 162 THE BURNS FEDERATION

JEAN ARMOUR BURNS HOUSES. Mr. Joseph B. Stobo, Convener of the Finance Committee of the Glasgow and District Burns Association, submitted a report on the Jean Armour Burns Houses at Mauchline. He felt, he said, that in this year of the centenary of the death of Jean Armour, the endowment fund on behalf of these houses called for the consideration of all lovers of Burns. In one of them Burns and Jean Armour took up house on their marriage. The room which they occupied has been furnished as it may have been in their day, and the remainder of the property was devoted to a museum of Burns' relics. In addition, there were the MacKenzie House and "Nance Tinnock's," both closely associated with Burns. These pro­ perties were occupied by ten aged women, sitting rent and tax free, and who also received an annuity. The onus of pro­ viding for taxes and annuities, and of maintaining the properties in a habitable condition rested entirely on the Glasgow Association, the cost per annum averaging about £170 to £180. Recently the Association had been involved in extra expenditure for re-roofing two of the houses, amount­ ing to about £260. The late Mr. Thomas Killin, who was Convener of the Finance Committee, some years ago inaugurated an endow­ ment fund, aiming at £2000, in order to secure an income which, with the donations and subscriptions from the various clubs in and around the city and from Burns enthusiasts, would secure the upkeep of the buildings and the necessary expenses to carryon the scheme. In the year of his death- 1932-this fund amounted to £1223. To-day the total of the fund was £1977. The Association was especially indebted to the Bridgeton Club for their munificent donations, total­ ling £945, received per Mr. Adam C. Hay (a Past-President and an active member of the Club), from the James Dick Trust. In the early stages of the fund the present President of the Federation was instrumental in raising £102, being the proceeds of a whist drive. This year they had also to acknowledge with gratitude £100 from the trustees of the late Mr. Gabriel Bulloch, through the kind influence of Mr. J. Leiper Gemmill. The Convener was also grateful to those Burns Clubs in and around the city who had responded to his appeal for donations. The £2000 aimed at being prac­ tically secured, they might have been in the position of resting on their oars and relaxing their efforts j but owing to the recent reduction in the rate of interest on trust securities they must carryon and raise a second £2000. He therefore appealed to lovers of Burns and Jean Armour for MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 163 donations and legacies for this laudable and practical memorial to one of the best of wives. On the motion of the President, Mr. Stobo was cordially thanked for his report.

THE BURNS MAUSOLEUM. Mr. M. H. McKerrow (Dumfries) reported on the work in progress at the Burns Mausoleum, Dumfries. He said that he had little information to add to the paragraph in the report which they had approved. The road was now clear for them to proceed with the reparation of the tomb. The sculptor was well advanced with his work, and the new statuary, he expected, would be in position before the tourist season opened next year. They were now about to launch an appeal for funds.

SCOTTISH NATIONAL DICTIONARY. Dr. William Grant, editor of the Scottish NaJiolVLl lJictionary, reported that among the subscriptions he had recently received was one from Berlin and another from the University of Texas. That showed that the dictionary was attracting not only the scholar but the ordinary man as well. 'The fourth and concluding part of the first volume of the work was in the printers' hands, and would be published in the beginning of October.

GLENBERVIE MEMORIAL. Mr. Alexander Mutch (Aberdeen) informed the Conference of the efforts which were being made to restore the memorial to the forbears of Robert Burns in Glenbervie Churchyard.

DUNDALK MEMORIAL. Mr. Alexander Emslie (Belfast) said he did not appear before the Conference to make any appeal for funds. The Belfast Club was entering on its fourth year, and almost the first thing they did was to set themselves to restore the tomb -of Burns's eldest sister, who was buried at Dundalk. The monument, which was erected some thirty or forty years ago, had been neglected and was beginning to decay. Owing to the -depression of trade in Belfast they were not able to carry out their original intention, but their present President had con­ tributed to restore the tomb and the monument, and the work -was now being carried out. 164 THE BURNS FEDERATION

OVERSEAS CLUBS. Mr. James Hewat (Edinburgh) remarked on the larg6' number of unfederated Burns Clubs and Scottish Societies in the Overseas Districts, and asked if the members of the Executive Committee who represented these Districts could give the delegates any information as to what was being done to induce these Clubs to affiliate. Col. Roberton said that he represented South Africa and that the Red Hill Burns Club, Natal, was the only federated Club in that District. Mr. J. G. Brown (Burns Club of Victoria, B.C.), in con­ veying fraternal greetings to the Federation from his Club. stated that he had helped to form the Club ten years ago, and it had now a membership of 500. Mr. J. Taylor Gibb (Mauchline) also conveyed greetings on behalf of Greater New York Masonic Burns Club. A vote of thanks to the Chairman, on the call of Mr. McKerrow, terminated the business meeting.

CIVIC RECEPTION. On the Friday evening the delegates were given a Civic Reception by the Lord Provost and Magistrates of the City of Glasgow in the Municipal Buildings, George Square. The Lord Provost, Mr. A. B. Swan, who was accompanied by Mrs. Swan, received the delegates and their lady friends in the Satinwood Salon, and afterwards an adjournment was made to the Banqueting Hall, where short speeches were delivered. A concert was afterwards given in the Council Hall by the Glasgow Select Choir, and dancing took place in the Banqueting Hall. AT THE BURNS STATUE. Prior to the business meeting on Saturday, many of the delegates assembled, at the statue of the poet in George Square, and the President of the Federation placed a wreath at the base of the statue.

LUNCHEON. Following the Conference, the delegateR sat down to luncheon in the Grosvenor Restaurant. The President occupied the chair. Mr. Emslie, proposing the toast of "The Burns Federa­ tion," said that in these days when nation was up against nation, and there were wars and rumours of war, there was great room for an institution which preached the gospel of MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 165 Robert Burns. In various other ways the Federation was letting the world know that Scotland was still able to justify its existence. It was the duty of Burns Clubs everywhere to keep the lamps burning-to proclaim that they were all in the same boat, doing the same good work, and full of the same enthusiasm, so that the Federation would go on from strength to strength and continue its beneficent labours with even greater success than in the past. The President, in replying, took the opportunity of thank­ ing the Federation for having elected him to the office of President for another year. He hoped that he would be able to dp some work among various clubs that needed wakening up. He had already visited twenty-eight clubs, and on the whole they reported very satisfactorily, but there were a number that could do better, and it was his intention to visit many more clubs in the course of the current year. The toast of " The Reception Committee" was given by Mr. M. H. McKerrow, and responded to by Dr. T. Stewart Barrie. SAIL TO TIGHNABRUAICH. After the luncheon, delegates and their friends enjoyed f.!. sail via Gourock, Rothesay Bay, and Loch Ridden to Tighnabruaich.

RECEPTION AND SUPPER BY BRIDGETON BURNS CLUB. On the Saturday evening the delegates and their friends were entertained to supper in the Grosvenor Restaurant by Bridgeton Burns Club. Mr. C. Jago Gregg, President of the Club, was in the chair. Mr. John D. MacIntyre, Past-President of the Club, pro­ posing the toast of " The Burns Federation," remarked that during its existence of almost fifty years the Federation had increased greatly in power and strength, and had extended its operations all over the world. Speaking of the varied activities of the Federation, he referred to the fact that last year more than 30,000 children took part in the school com­ petitions for the singing of Burns's songs. To have planted a song in the hearts of 30,000 children was no small achieve­ ment in itself. The President of the Federation, in reply, said that every bairn in Scotland should be able to speak Scots. The Federa­ tion was doing its utmost to promote that object, and had appointed a committee to make a selection of Scots verse for use in schools. He acknowledged the work which " Brigton " Burns Club had accomplished in the promotion of the 166 MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE vernacular in the schools. They had shown a splendid example to other clubs. Sir Joseph Dobbie proposed the toast of "Bridgeton Burns Club." He paid tribute to the Club for its strong . support of the Burns movement, observing that out of some 30,000 children who competed for prizes given by the Federa­ tion 12,600 were from the Bridgeton area. That, he thought, justified him in saying that the Club occupied the most prominent place among the clubs in the Federation. The Chairman, replying, said that the Bridgeton Club claimed to be the largest Burns Club in the world. He was more concerned, however, that they should be one of the most active. Their Club, in a humble way, was doing good work in that area. He had heard a packed hall of school children rendering " Auld Lang Syne " and " God Save the King" with such volume and vigour as would have made them tingle with pride and patriotism. Sir Robert Wilson proposed "The Corporation of Glasgow," to which the Lord Provost replied. An excellent musical and elocutionary programme was sustained by members of Bridgeton Club and two vocalists of national repute--Mr. Alexander MacGregor and Miss Phemie Marquis (Mrs. Colquhoun)-also contributed to the evaning's enjoyment. CHURCH SERVICE. On Sunday forenoon the delegates to the Conference attended a service in Glasgow Cathedral, where the Rev. E. Sherwood Gunson, minister of New MOllkland Parish Church, delivered an appropriate discourse.

IN THE BURNS COUNTRY. On Sunday afternoon the delegates and their friends made a motor tour of the Burns country. Proceeding by way of Kilmarnock, Mauchline, and Ayr to the Banks of Doon, they had an opportunity of seeing the Memorial Homes near Mossgiel, the Jean Armour Burns Houses in Mauchline, the Highland Mary statue at Failford, the Burns Cottage at Alloway, and other places associated with the name and fame of the poet. On the return journey they sat down to tea in Ayr Station Hotel, where Mr. J. D. Sloan, on behalf of Ayr Burns Club, took the opportunity of welcoming the delegates and expressing the pleasure which his Club would have in greeting them at the jubilee Conference next year. JOHN MCVIE, Hon. Secretary. ANNUAL REPORTS.

"BURNS CHRONICLE." The ninth volume of the second series of the Burns Chronicle was published early in the year, and was well received. Pat"ticular notice was taken of the story of the capture of the schooner "Rosamond," in which Burns had a considerable share; of the first portion of the Correspondence of John Syme and Alexander Cunningham-19 letters covering the period from January of 1789 to February of 1796; and of the articles occasioned by the occurrence of the centenary of the death of Jean Armour-which appeared in its pages. The editorial note on "Auld Lang Syne" provoked a controversy that was remarkable for the evidence it provided of the complacency of many people, to whom the singing of the correct words of a song-and that song an inter­ nationa.l anthem-is a matter of no consequence. The number of copies of the volume sold was 1667: to federated Clubs, 1519; to individuals or to the trade, 148. The total is 57 less than that of the preceding year. Of the 287 Clubs on the roll of the Federation. only 150 purchased copies of the volume. For support accorded the 1934 Burns Chronicle thanks must be expressed to Bridgeton (Glasgow) Club, whose members took 135 copies; to Sandyford (Glasgow) Club and to Calcutta Club, each of which ordered 100 copies; to Atlanta Club, for its 70 copies; to the Burns Club of London, for its 50 copies; to the undermentioned Clubs, which purchased the number of copies opposite their names; and to the other 48 Clubs each of which ordered more than 5 copies, the minimum number required by the "Constitution and Rules" of the Federation. Greenock Club 35 copies. Ninety Club (Edinburgh) 30 " Edinburgh Ayrshire Association 24" Edinburgh Club 24 " Rosebery Club (Glasgow) 24 " Scottish Club (Glasgow) - 21 " Dunfermline United Club 20 " Falkirk Cross Keys Club - 20 Ayl' Club 18 Kilmarnock Club 18 " Scottish Club (Edinburgh) 17 " Maucbline Club 15 Stonehaven Club 15 " " J. C. EWING, Hon. Editor. SCHOOL CHILDREN'S COMPETITIONS. It is gratifying to report that the number' of clubs which hold Children's Competitions is being well maintained. More clubs, however, might support this movement. The work entailed in organising them and the expense incurred in providing book prizes, &c., are more than justified by the interest shown by the children and by the results obtained. It is of interest to note that several clubs are combining with the other clubs in their district, and through the Executive and Secretary of the Association are holding competitions confined to answering a set of questions on previously selected poems of Burns. These competitions are held in the day and evening schools on a fixed day. The range of subjects engaged in by many clubs offers a wide choice, varying from essay-writing, test papers, and recitation to Bolo and choral singing, violin playing (Scots melodies), and folk­ dancing. There is no finer means of interesting the children in Scottish literature and language than by holding an annual competition, written, vocal, or instrumental, and it is hoped that the wealth of material at their command may be more fully utilised by those Burns clubs which have not so far given this matter their attention. The Burns Federation is indebted to the adjudicators and to all who assist in organising these competitions.

SCHEDULE OF SCHOOLS, COMPETITORS, AND PRIZES, 1934. Book Certi­ Schools Compptitors Prizes Medal. ficates Aberdeen ...... 4 180 20 24 Alexandria ...... _...... 1 40 12 Alloway...... 1 50 24 Annan United...... 1 250 10 Arbroath ...... 6 33 3 Arrochar and Tarbet...... 1 40 3 Ayr...... 11 710 23 50 Balerno ...... 2 82 16 12 Bannockburn ...... _...... 6 40 20 Barrhead...... 1 30 2 Beith (Caledonia)...... 1 15 4 Berwick-on-Tweed...... 1 36 4 Blantyre and District...... 4 130 14 2 2 Brechin...... 4 84 12 Bridgeton...... 26 12,699 342 7 48 Continued on next page. ANNUAL REPORTS 169 Book Certi· Schools Competitors Prizes Medals Ilcates Broughty Castle ...... 3 144 74 Burnbank and District...... 6 160 24 Callander ...... 1 90 8 8 Cambuslang Wingate ...... 3 120 16 Colinton ...... 1 17 6 Dornoch ...... 3 82 40 Dumbarton ...... : ...... 5 120 12 20 Dumfries ...... ; ...... 14 522 89 Edinburgh and District...... 70 7,201 150 100 Elgin St. Giles ...... 35 1,249 3 Forfar...... 10 138 25 2 15 Glas~ow Masonic ...... 12 4 Gore ridge ...... 1 65 30 Gourock Jolly Beggars ...... 1 25 2 2 Hamilton ...... 10 150 20 Hawick ...... 5 170 40 Inverkip ...... 2 41 20 1 Irvine...... 5 310 40 Kilbirnie ...... 5 130 6 8 6 Kirkcudbright ...... 3 120 24 Kirkmahoe ...... 1 25 20 London Ayrshire ...... 10 1,000 15 Markinch ...... 1 24 6 Mauchline ...... 1 116 20 8 Mossgiel (Glallgow) ...... 1 78 8 Newbattle and District ...... 1 122 12 2 N ewcraighall ...... : .•...... 2 390 26 Oakbank ...... 1 120 24 Partick Western ...... 1 160 18 Perth (St. Mark's)...... 8 22 6 12 Portobello ...... 2 560 25 Primrose ...... 1 24 24 4 4 Renfrewshire B.C.A ...... 11 435 11 4 Rosebery ...... 5 480 40 4 Sauchie ...... 1 65 20 Shettleston ...... 4 94 30 Stenhousemuir and District ..... 3 86 10 Stirling ...... 9 900 36 St. Ringans...... 1 200 11 4 9 Stonehaven ...... 11 123 16 8 Troon ...... 1 190 12 Whitburn ...... 2 66 8 8 6 Totals ...... 331 30,565 1,437 58 326

FRED. J. BELFORD, Int. Hon. Secretary of School Competitions. 3 PARK GROVE, LIBERTON, EDINBURGH. THE BURNS FEDERATION. Balanoe Sheet for year ended 81st July, 1984.

INCOME. EXPENDITURE. To Balance al per Statement, 1933- By Conference Expenses at London, £14 16 5 Cash on Deposit Account, £200 0 0 " Hire of rooms for meetings, ... I 11 6 Cash on Deposit Receipt, 135 0 0 " Income Tax, 1 17 6 Cash on Deposit Receipt for " Insurance of President's Chain, 080 James Craigie Fund, 10 12 9 " Travelling expenses of Officials and members of Casn on Current Account, 55 19 8 Executive Committee, ... 25 17 7 Cash in Treasurer's hands, 9 16 2 " Printing and Stationery, 65 18 0 £411 8 7 " Postages, 18 7 II " Annual Subscriptions, £204 15 0 " Bank Charges, 202 Arrears, 21 0 0 Donation to National Dictionary, £100 0 0 225 15 0 Club Donations to National " Affiliation Fees, 36 15 0 Dictionary, ... 44 5 0 " Club Donations to National Dictionary, 44 5 0 144 5 0 " Club Donations to Scottish Literature Develop- " Caledonian Schools Collection, 1 o 0 ment Fund, .. , ... 7 17 6 " Wreath, 220 " Sale of Pocket Diplomas, 300 " Honorarium to Hon. Editor, 26 5 0 " Sale of Burn8 Ohronicle, 175 8 5 Quarterly Bulletin, 30 4 5 Bank Interest- Burns Ohronicle- Deposit Account, £3 9 0 Editor's allowance for contri- Deposit Receipts, ... 0 13 5 butors, £50 I 0 425 Wm. Hodge & Co., Ltd.-Print- " Miscellaneous, 1 7 4 ing, wrapping, and postages, ... 171 10 8 221 II 8 " Transferred to Kilmarnock Savings Bank for Scottish Literature Development Fund- Donations by Clubs, £7 1'; 6 Half Affiliation Fees for 1933·34, 18 7 6 James Craigie Fund, 10 14 7 36 19 7 Balance in Deposit Account, £203 9 0 " Balance in Deposit Receipt, 35 II 7 " Balance in Current Account, 77 13 II / 316 14 6 £909 19 3 £909 19 3 SCOTTISH LITERATURE DEVELOPMENT FUND. To Club Subscriptions as per Cash Book, £7 17 6 By Balance in Kilmarnock Savings Bank, £36 19 7 " Half Affiliation Fees for 1933·34, 18 7 6 " James Craigie Fund, ... 10 12 9 " Interest on James Craigie Fund, o 1 10 £36 19 7 £36 19 7

JOSEPH I,AING WAUGH MEMORIAL FUND. To Transferred to Kilmarnock Savings Bank, £1,5 0 0 By Transferred to Dumfries Savings Bank, ... £175 0 0 " Interest ou Deposit Receipt, o 11 5 Interest to 15th May, 1934, paid to Mr. M. H. " Interest from Savings Bank, 239 McKerrow, Dumfries, 2 15 2 £177 15 2 £177 15 2 ---iiIiiiiiiiI

(Signod) DAVID YUILLE, HfYlI. Tr,uur.r. Kilmarnock, 1st August, 1934.-Examined and found correct. ADAM MACKAY, } Auditor•• (Signed) JAMES MACINTYRE, LIST OF THE 280

BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES

ON THE ROLL OF THE BURNS FEDERATION, 1935.

[Oorrected to ~4th November, 193.4.]

O-XILMARNOCX BURNS CLUB: instituted 1808; federated 1885; 75 members; President, George Brown, M.A.; Vice· President, Rev. W. B. C. Buchanan, M.A.; Secretary and Treasurer, Major David Yuille, Wood croft, Symington, Kilmarnock.

1-THE BURNS CLUB OF LONDON: instituted 1868; federated 1885; 300 members; President, J. D. Ritchie, M.C.; Vice· President, Wm. S. Cobb, M.I.Mar.E.; Secretary, J. A. Brown, C.E., Overcliff Hotel, Westcliff·on·Sea, Essex; Treasurer, Duncan M. Young, 35 Cranmore Way, London, N.10; Burns Chronicle official, J. B. Rintoul, 136 WakehuTst Road, London, S.W.ll; meets in Royal Scottish Corporation Hall, monthly.

2--ALEXANDRIA BURNS CLUB: instituted 1884; federated 1885; 74 members; President, John C. Taylor; Vice·President, Richard Gardner; Secretary, John Barton, J.P., 126 Middleton Street, Alexandria; Treasurer, Alfred Bouse, Bank Street, Alexandria; Burns Chronicle official, George Knox, Susannah Street, Alexandria; Committee, Andrew Robertson, James Smith, Wm. Houston, John Gilmore, George Halliday and John McIntyre; meets in Village School on second Monday of each month.

3-TAM 0' SHANTER BURNS CLUB (GLASGOW): inst.ituted 1859; federated 1885; 100 members; President, Frank Morris; Ex-President, John Duncan; Vice-President, James Dunn; Secretary and Treasurer, T. P. Thomson, 32 Barrington Drive, Glasgow, C.4; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Burns House Club, monthly.

4-cALLANDER BURNS CLUB: instituted 1877; federated 1885; 50 members; Hon. Presidents, P. M. Macintyre, LL.B. and Donald McLaren; President, Ex-Provost Alexander Scott, J.P.; Secretary, Alexander D. Cumming, F.S.A.(Scot.), The School­ house, Callander; Treasurer, James Macdonald, Council Office, Callander; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary. BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES 173

7-TBISTLIIl BURNS CLUB (GLASGOW) : instituted 1882: federated 1885; 40 members; President, Alex. Robertson; Vice-President, W_ Surgenor; Secretary, John Vallance, 56 Queensborough Gardens, Glasgow, W_; Treasurer, John Eadie, J.P., 5 Mlller Street, Glasgow; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary. 9-ROYALTY BURNS CLUB (GLASGOW) : instituted 1882; federated 1886; 80 members; President, George McCartney; Vice-President, John MacRae; Secretary and Treasurer, James C. Gray, 25 Crusader Avenue, Knightswood, Glasgow, W.3; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; Auditors, John M. Aitken and Geo. Thomson; meets at 17 Hope Street. lQ-DUMBARTON BURNS CLUB: instituted 1859; federated 1886; 71 members; President, John M. Urquhart, M.A.; Vice-President, Dr. Thomas Miller; Secretary and Treasurer, John Dunlop, 153 High Street, Dumbarton; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; Committee, J. M. Menzies, D. Blackstock, A. Y. Allan, A_ Chalmers, Wm. Buchanan, J. D. Taylor and J. B. Brown; meets in Dumbuck Hotel on 25th January. 14-DUNDEE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1860; federated 1886; 32 members; President, Ex-Bailie A .. Blair Anderson, J.P.; Vice­ President, Peter A. Davie; Secretary, H. R. Paton, 37 Union Street, Dundee; Treasurer, Alex. McLaggan, Kirk Entry, Wellgate, Dundee; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; Curator, R. Ramsay; Librarian, W. F. Mitchell; meets at 37 Union Street. 2O-AIRDRIE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1885; federated 1886; 200 members; President, Sir James Knox; Vice-President, Bailie James Russell; Secretary and Treasurer, Andrew T. Little, 69 South Bridge Street, Airdrie; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; meets in Sir John Wilson Town Hall on Wednesday, 23rd January, 1935. 21-GREENOCK (MOTHER) BURNS CLUB: instituted 1801; federated 1886; 160 members; President, D. C. Kerr; Vice-Presidents, R. M. Watson and David Templeton; Secretary, Treasurer and Burns Ohronicle official, James F. McDougall, 14 Cross-Shore Street, Greenock; Directors, John Miller, Richard Jones, W. J. Henderson, John Donald, Matthew Carruth, Wm. Milne, M.B., Ch.B.; House Convener and Librarian, John Donald; Musical Director, Peter McDonald; meets at 36 Nicolson Street on certain Wednesdays at 8 p.m. 22-EDINBURGH BURNS CLUB: instituted 1848; federated 1886; 120 members; President, Allan Stevenson; Secretary, Richard Scott, 128a George Street, Edinburgh; Treasurer, W. H. Johnson, 3 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh; Burns Ohronicle official, Secre­ tary; meets in Balmoral Restaurant; Annual Dinner on 25th January. 26-PERTH BURNS CLUB: instituted 1873; federated 1927; 77 members; President, T. Harris Hunter; Vice-President, Alex. Macgregor; Secretary, A. M. Lamond, Clydesdale Bank Buildings, Perth; Treasurer, D. L. Orr, Union Bank of Scotland, Ltd., Perth; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; meets in Station Hotel on third Thursday of November, December, January, February and March. 174 BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES

33-GLASGOW HAGGIS CLUB: instituted 1872; federated 1886; 95 members; President, Burns Andrew; Vice-President, William S. Stark; Secretary and Treasurer, O. Lennox Dunley, M.C., C.A., 31 St. Vincent Place, Glasgow; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; Management Committee, Presiden.t, Vice-President and Secretary, Ex-President Dr. Hugh Walker and Ex-President Robert J. Robb; meets in Central Hotel on second Tuesday of each month from October to April.

3~ARRICK BURNS CLUB (GLASGOW) : instituted 1859; federated 1887; 30 members; President, Arthur E. Collins; Vice-President, Colin H. Macfarlane; Secretary and Treasurer, William Allan" 55 Dundrennan Road, Langside, Glasgow; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; meets at 62 Glassford Street on last Friday of each month except June, July and August.

35-DALRY (AYRSHIRE) BURNS CLUB: instituted 1825; federated 1887; 50 members; President, John McDon,ald, J.P.; Vice-President, Daniel Tait, Jr.; Secretary, Patrick Comrie, Waterside, Dairy, Ayrshire; Treasurer, James D. Gordon, Solicitor, DaIry, Ayr­ shire; Burns Ohronicle official, William Wilson, M.A., 85 New Street, DaIry, Ayrshire; meets as arranged; Supper on the Friday nearest 25th January.

36-ROSEBERY BURNS CLUB (GLASGOW): iI\stituted 1885; federated 1887; 150 members; President, Mrs. M. J. Stone; Secretary, Arch. W. Alexander, 45 Jura Street, Glasgow, S.W.2; Treasurer, Andrew Dunn, 153 Queen Street, Glasgow, C.1; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; meets in Burns House Club on first Thursday of each month from October to March. 37-DOLLAR BURNS CLUB: instituted 1887; federated 1887; 33 members; President, Colonel Robert Hai~; Vice-President, A. J. Bisset; Secretary and Treasurer, D. Mitchell, Woodville, Dollar; Burn, Ohronicle official, Secretary; meets in Castle Campbell Hotel, on 25th January, 1935. 40-ABERDEEN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1887; federated 1889; 144 members; President, James Duthie, M.A., F.E.LS.; Vice­ President, Charles Fraser, M.A., F.E.LS.; Secretary, Alex. B. Garden, 141 Ruthrieston Circle, Aberdeen.; Treasurer, Charles Mackie, 89a Leslie Terrace, Aberdeen; Burns Ohrolllicle official, Secretary; Auditor, Alex. Brown; meets on first Monday of each month from October to March; annual meeting on 15th April. 44-FORFAR BURNS CLUB: instituted 1893; federated 1893; 180 members; President, Jas. N. Strachan; Vice-President, John Lamb; Secretary, A. C. Dalgety, 57 East High Street, Forfar; Treasurer, F. A. Milne, 93 \.,lueen Street, Forfar; meets in Queen's Rooms. 45-cuMNOCK BURNS CLUB: instituted 1887; federated 1891; 60 members; President, Hugh Murray; Vice-President, W. D. Wardrop; Secretary, Andrew Taylor, Clachian, Cumnock; Trea­ surer, Hunter Connell, Hillcrest, Cumnock; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; meets in Dumfries Arms Hotel on 25th January. BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES 175

48-PAISLEY BURNS CLUB: instituted 1805; federated 1891 ; 35 members; President, Dr. W. J. C. Watt; Vice· President, David Yellowlees; Secretary and Treasurer, Thomas Hunter, 35 High Street, Paisley; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; meets at 3 County Place on first Thursday of each month from October to April.

49-BRIDGETON BURNS CLUB: instituted 1870; federated 1891; 1296 members: Han. President, Adam C. Hay: Han. Vice· Presidents, Peter White, J.P., and George Newton; Han. Directors, Sir Robert Wilson, D.L., J.P., John Train, D.L., M.P., J.P., and Mathew Armstrong, J.P.; President, C. Jago Gregg; Vice­ President, A. Hood Millen; Secretary, John G. S. Sproll, 3 Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow, C.l; Treasurer, David S. Brown, 569 London Road, Glasgow, S.E.: Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; Auditors, William Inglis, C.A., and William H. Glover; Directors, Jas. Wardrop, Thos. Patterson, William C. Faulds, Robert B. Thomson, David HaT\nay, Alexander Davie, Robert Dawson, John Walker, Andrew K. Aitken.

50-STffiLING BURNS CLUB: instituted 1886: federated 1892: 130 members; President, S. P. Hodge; Vice-President, Robert Graham; Secretary, Alex. Dun, 25 Port Street, Stirling; Treasurer, James P. Crawford, 68 Port Street, Stirling: Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Golden Lion Hotel on 25th January, 1935. 53-GovAN FAIRFIELD BURNS CLUB (GLASGOW): instituted 1886; federated 1892; 70 members; Hon. President, Col. John A. Sillars; Past Presidents, R. Glen and T. Fullarton; President, Jack Neil; Vice-President, J. W. McFarlane: Secretary, Robert Ferguson, 12 Elderpark Street, Govan, Glasgow, S. W.l; Treasurer, William Bates, 59 Burghead Avenue, Govan, Glasgow; Bard, Mrs. Jarvis: meets in Cardell Halls, Govan, Glasgow, first Wednesday of each month, September to April. 55--DERBY SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION AND BURNS CLUB: ill,stituted 1890; federated 1892: 170 members: President, A. B. Crawford: Vice­ Presidents, D. Cameron and C. Forrest: Secretaries, W. M. Wylie and R. B. Meikle, Beechwood, Duffield Road, Darley Abbey, near Derby; Treasurer, R. McAuley, 165 Kedleston Road, Derby: Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary. 59-GOUROCK JOLLY BEOGARS BURNS CLUB: instituted 1893; federated 1893; 95 members; Hon. President, Ex-Provost John Adam, J.P.; Hon. Vice-Presidents, Bailie J. Rees Pedlar, J.P., David Fry and J. B. Anderson; Presidell,t Arthur T. Russell; Vice­ President, R. Elder Cunningham: Secretary, J. H. Anderson, 66 Manor Crescent, Gourock; Treasurer, William R. Dru=ond, 63 Shore Street, Gourock: Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; Auditors, Robert Tweedie all,d William Callender; meets in Criterion Hall every Friday from October to April. 62-cUPAR BURNS CLUB: instituted 1893; federated 1893; 85 members; President, Sheriff Dudley Stuart; Vice-Presidents, R. O. Pagan, W.S., and Hon. Sheriff George J. Lumsden: Secretary, William Wilson. Westlands, Cupar, Fife; Treasurer, D. S. Fraser, National Bank, Cupar, Fife; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary. 176 BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES

64-BBlTH BURNS CLUB: instituted 1892; federated 1893; 45 members; President, John Orr; Vice-President, James Anderson; Secre­ tary and Treasurer, John Ferguson, 21 Woodside Road, Beith; meets in Masonic HalL 68-SANDYFORD BURNS CLUB (GLASGOW): instituted 1893; federated 1894; 428 members; Hon. President, Bailie Kennetb Muir­ Sim.{'son; Presiden.t, Donald Fraser Macnair; Vice-President, Gavm Wilson; Secretary and Treasurer, Samuel W. Love, The British Linen Bank, Kelvinhaugh Branch, 1190 Argyle Street, Glasgow, C.3: Hurns Ohronicle official, Gavin Wilson, Clydesdale Bank House, Giffnock: meets in Burns House Club. 71-CARLISLE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1889; federated 1895; 86 mem­ bers; President, J. B. W. Foster; Secretary, J. W. Crawford, Red Lodge, Hartington Place, Carlisle; Treasurer, T. G. Cowan, Clydesdale Bank, Carlisle; meets in Crown and Mitre Hotel on third Saturday of each month from September to March. 74-NATIONAL BURNS MEMORIAL COTTAGE HOMES (MAUCHLINE): insti­ tuted 1888; federated 1895; 64 members; Patrons, Duke and Duchess of York; Hon. Presidents, Marquess of Ailsa, Lord Provosts of Edinburgh and Glasgow, Lord Dean of Guild of Glasgow, and Col. John Gribbel; President, J. Leiper Gemmill; Secretary, T. Muir Wilson, 190 West George Street, Glasgow, C.2; Treasurer, H. Plant Alexander, Eastfield Chair Works, Rutherglen; Burns Ohronicle official, J. Leiper Gemmill, 162 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, C.2. 75-KIRN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1892; federated 1896; 110 members; President, Donald John McDiarmid; Vice-President, John Donaldson, L.D.S.; Secretary and Treasurer, Wm. M. Morton, Boreland Park, Kirn; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; meets in Leawood Hall on Monday, Tuesday, and T.hursday, from October to March. 76-BRECIDN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1894; federated 1896; 70 members; President, J. S. Kinghorn; Vice-President, J. Hutchison; Secretary and "Treasurer, Edwin Morton, 8 Bothers Close, City Road, Brechin, Angus; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; meets in Dalhousie Hotel 01). 25th January. 82-ARBROATH BURNS CLUB: instituted 1888; federated 1928; 74 members; President, J. B. Halliday; Vice-Presidents, George Sherriffs, John Stewart and James Macdonald; Secretary, John Joss, 107 High Street, Arbroath; Assistant-Secretary, Peter W. Ramsay; Treasurer, Neil Robertson, North of Scotland Bank, Arbroath; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; meets in Hotel Seaforth on 25th January. 85-DUNFERMLINE UNITED BURNS CLUB: instituted 1812: federated 1896: Hon. Presidents, The Right Hon. The Earl of Elgin and Kincardine, K.T., C.M.G., and Sir Alexander Gibb, G.B.E., C.B.: President, Lt.-Col. J. M. Mitchell, C.B.E., M.C., M.A., LL.D.: Vice-Presidents, Major H. S. Threlfall and William Black; Secretary, D. Thomson Kennedy, J.P., Guildhall Chambers: Treasurer, William Walker, Commercial Bank, High Street; Burns Ohronicle official, Treasurer; meets in Masonic Ha.ll. BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES 177

89-sUNDERLAND BURNS CLUB: instituted 1897; federated 1897; 90 members; President, J. Renwick Vickers; Vice-President, Kenneth Campbell; Secretary, M. Neilson, 14 Percy Terrace, Sunderland; Treasurer, A. W. Semple, 105 Dunelm, South, Sunderland; Burns Okronicle official, Secretary; Auditor, Norman Hawes; Trustees, Neil Cameron, F.S.A.(Scot.) and Dr. A. Stevenson; Musical Director, D. GordoI\; Librarian, W. Waddle; Committee, A. Allan, J. McLagan, W. Frater, R. H. Campbell and J. McNicol; meets in Palatine Hotel on second Thursday of September, and on second and fourth Thursdays from October to April.

91-sHETTLESTON BURNS CLUB (GLASGOW): instituted 1897; federated 1897; 38 members; Past· President, Phil. Houstoun; President, Andrew Ross; Vice· President, Donald MacLeod; Secretary, John Macdonald, 1037 Shettleston Road, Glasgow, E.2; Treasurer, Thos. Cunningham, 93 Ardgay Street, Glasgow, E.2; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; Trustees, Dr. James Dunlop; meets in Unionist Hall, Dalveen Street.

92-KILBOWIE JOLLY BEGGARS BURNS CLUB (CLYDEBANK): instituted 1897; federated 1898; 75 members; Hon. President, Peter C. Robertson; President, George Abbott; Vice· President, David Clark; Secretary, Joseph Ballantyne, 321 Kilbowie Road, Clyde­ bank; Treasurer, Alex. Davidson, 29 Bannerman Street, Clyde bank; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; Committee, Messrs. Anderson, Adamson, Chamberlain, Caldwell, Fluery, McKay, McMontue and Patrick; Pianist, John Todd; meets m Ross's Cross Restaurant on last Friday of each month.

96-JEDBURGH BURNS CLUB: instituted 1869; federated 1897; 50 members; President, Councillor Andrew Moncur; Vice-President, Alexander Dingwall; Secretary and Treasurer,Andrew O. Clarkson, 11 The Bountrees, Jedburgh; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; meets in Royal Hotel.

97-KILMARNOCK BELLFIELD BURNS CLUB: instituted 1895; federated 1898; 40 members; President, Archibald McBeth; Vice-President, Harry Shields; Secretary, Wm. Lennox, 11 Nursery Avenue, Kilmarnock; Treasurer, James Neilson; meets in Bellfield Tavern, Wellbeck Street, Kilmarnock, on third Monday of each month.

100-HAMILTON MOSSGIEL BURNS CLUB: instituted 1892; federated 1898; 50 members; President, Dan. Ferguson; Vice-President, Neil C. Miller; Secretary, Wm. Sommerville, 33 Reid Street, Burnbank, Lanarkshire; Treasurer, Robert Thorpe, 141 Quarry Street, Hamilton; meets in Commercial Hotel on first Tuesday of each month except June, July and August. l08--EAST CALDER AND DISTRICT JOLLY BEGGARS BURNS CLUB: instituted 1896; federated 1897; 14 members; Hon. President, William Baxter; President, John Wardlaw; Vice-President, James Glasgow; Secretary, John Young, East Calder; Treasurer, James Findlay, 77-78 Oakbank, by Mid-Calder; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; meets in Grapes Hotel on the first Monday of each month.

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112-BURNS HOWFF CLUB (DUMFRIES) : instituted 1889; federated 1889; 76 members; President, T. Waugh; Vice-Presidents, J. Wardlaw and Bailie A. P. Ha~nah; Secretary, Neil Little, Globe Hotel, Dumfries; Treasurer, W. D. Boyes, 34 Bank Street, Dumfries; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Auditors, T. Milligan and T. H. McConnell; Trustees, J. W. Howat and T. Laidlaw; Librarians, W. Hair and W. D. Boyes; meets in Globe Hotel on first Wednesday of each month.

113--VALE OF LEVEN "GLENCAmN" BURNS CLUB (ALEXANDRIA): instituted 1897; federated 1899; 20 members; President, James Burdon; Vice-President, John L. Ritchie; Secretary, William J enki~s, 190 Hillside A venue, Burnbrae, Alexandria; Treasurer, Peter Burdon, Viewfield, Balloch; Auditors, Robert McFarlane and Gilbert Dowling; meets in Albert Hotel, Alexandria, on last Saturday of each month from October to March. lIB-ALBANY BURNS CLUB (GLASGOW) : instituted 1900, federated 1900; 96 members; President, John Nelson Robertson; Vice-Presidents, James A. Watt and David C. Kennedy; Secretary, David Blair, 15 Courthill, Bearsden; Treasurer, Robert Walker, 77 Barring­ ton Drive, Glasgow; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets on first Wednesday of October, November, December, February and March.

120-BRISTOL CALEDONIAN SOCIETY: instituted 1820, federated 1900; 200 members; President, R. J. Sinclair; Secretary and Trea­ Burer, F. W. Whitehead, Albion Chambers,. BrIstol; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Chairman (Benevolent), R. Robert­ son; Chairman (Social), J. Hyslop; meets in Albion Chambers.

121-HAMILTON JUNIOR BURNS CLUB: instituted 1886; federated 1901; 40 members; President, James Orr; Vice-President, James McCargow; Secretary and Treasurer, William Wilson, 5 Haddow Street, Hamilton; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Committee, J. H. Cameron, J. Grant, J. Pow, A. Dickson, P. Fleming, W. Wardrop, J. Fleming, J. Caldwell, C. Fleming, W. Bain and W. Stewart; meets at Robert Thorpe's on first Monday of each month, except May,July.

124-THE NINETY BURNS CLUB (EDINBURGH) : instituted 1890: federated 1902; 220 members; President, Anthony T. White, J.P.; Vice­ President, J. W. Walker, M.A.; Secretary, R. D. Grant McLaren, 2 Mayfield Road, Edinburgh; Treasurer, J. King Gillies, F.T.N.A.C., Davaar, 12 Suffolk Road, Edinburgh; Burns Chronicle official, Treasurer: Committee, George Runcie, J. P. Barrons, W. H. Hardie, D. M. Matheson, J. M. Milligan, C. C. Learmouth and D. H. M. Jack; meets in North British Station Hotel, monthly from October to March.

126-FALKmK BURNS CLUB: instituted 1866; federated 1902; 200 members; President, Rev. J. A. F. Dean, M.A.; Vice-Pre­ sidents, L. A. B. Rae and Rev. J. Ferrier Pollock; Secretary and Treasurer, R. H. Menzies, Bank Street, Falkirk; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Mathieson's Rooms. BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES 179

131-NOTTINGHAM SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION: instituted 1871; federated 1902; President, A. D. Phillips, M.LE.E.; Vice-President, P. Ormiston; Secretarl, John Currie, 20 Arboretum Street, Notting­ ham; Treasurer, James B. Jenkins, C.A., 3 Arthur Street, Nottingham; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Dance Secre­ tary, Craig Young, L.D.S.; meets in Mikado Cafe; Dinner in Victoria Station Hotel.

133-NEWARTHILL BURNS CLUB: instituted 1903; federated 1904; 36 members; President, George Cook; Vice-President, Henry Brown; Secretary, John Henshaw, 225 High Street, Newarthill, by Motherwell; Treasurer, Alexander Maxwell, 171 High Street, N ewarthill, by Motherwell; meets in Miners' Institute, on last Saturday of each month from October to March.

135-PARTICK WESTERN BURNS CLUB (GLASGOW): instituted 1903; federated 1904; 153 members; President, Arthur D. Hadden; Vice-President, John Leitch; Secretary and Treasurer, William Lauderdale, 54 White Street, Glasgow, W.l; Auditors, David M. Kerr and Hugh L. Cameron; meets in Masonic Hall, Partick, monthly from September to March.

139--NATIONAL BURNS CLUB LIMITED (GLASGOW): instituted 1904; federated 1905; 130 members; President, John Inglis; Vice­ President, Thos. W. Drysdale; Secretary and Treasurer, George F. Howarth, 68 Bath Street, Glasgow; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets at 21 India Street.

148--GREENOCK CRONIES BURNS CLUB: instituted 1899; federated 19M; 44 members; President, John Drever; Vice-President, E. Fynes; Secretary, H. Crawford, 9 East Shaw Street; Treasurer, William McFarlane; meets in Cronies' Hall, Knowe Road, Greenock, on first Monday of each month.

149--ELGIN BURNS CLUB: Secretary, John Foster, Sheriff Clerk, Elgin.

152-THE HAMILTON BURNS CLUB: instituted 1877; federated 1906; 155 members; President, Sheriff A. R. Brown, K.C.; Secretary, Alex. Cullen, F.R.LB.A., 92 Cadzow Street, Bothwell; Treasurer, Colonel W. Martin Kay, C.M.G., D.L., Bank of Scotland Chambers, Hamilton; Burns Chronicle official, Secre­ tary; meets in Masonic Hall. l53-sCOTTISH BURNS CLUB (GLASGOW): instituted 1904; federated 1906; 400 members; President, John T. Stewart; Vice-Presidents, J. G. MacKerracher and R. A. Murray; Director of Programmes, Ninian Macwhannell, J.P., F.R.LB.A., LA.; Secretary and Treasurer, J. Kevan McDowall, 115 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, C.2; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Auditors, Jas. B. Macpherson and Robert Stewart; Bards]. Thomas Cree, W. D. Cocker and Robert Hogg; Committee, J. S. Gregson, Sam. B. Langlands, J.P., W. Douglas, J. W. Spears, J.P., D. M. MacInt~e, M.B.E., F.C.LS., Thom.as Somers, M.Inst.C.E., W. D. Fisher, A. L. Gowans, W. R. Wllson and W. B. Paterson; meets in " The Gordon," 19 Gordon Street, Glasgow. 180 BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES

I5S-EAST STIRLING SHIRE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1905; federated 1906; President, John Border; Vice-President, Robert Baillie; Secre­ tary and Treasurer, Robert Baillie, 22 Main Street, Bainsford, Falkirk; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Crossroads Inn, Bainsford, on 25th January. I56-NEWCASTLE AND TYNESIDE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1864; federated 1906; 320 members; President, Dr. G. Roy Fortune; Vice­ President, J. W. Forbes; Secretary and Treasurer, G. B. Lauder, 194 Heaton Road, Newcastle-on-Tyne; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary. I57-BAILLIESTON CALEDONIAN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1901; federated 1906; 16 members; President, Charles Paterson; Vice-President, John Seymour; Secretary, Peter M'Lean, 7a Main Street, Baillieston; Treasurer, Donald M'Farlane, 20 Main Street, Baillieston; meets in Free Gardeners' Hall on second Saturday of month from October to April. I5S-DARLINGTON BURNS ASSOCIATION: instituted 1906; federated 1906. 69 members; President, David Stevenson; Vice-Presidents, Jas. Anderson, R. Nichol, J.P., and Jas. Morrison, jun.; Secretary,. Robt. M. Liddell, 18 Greenbank Road, Darlington; Treasurer, Geo. Lawson, 5 Holmwood Grove, Harrowgate Hill, Darlington; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in "The Poplars" monthly. 161-CHARLESTON BURNS CLUB: instituted 1905; federated 1906; 25 members; President, Mathew Carruth; Vice-President, William Hunter; Secretary and Treasurer, Archibald Thomson, 14 Espedair Street, Paisley; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Auditor, Andrew Shannon; meets at 2 Stevenson Street, Paisley. 16S-WALLSEND BURNS CLUB: instituted 1887; federated 1907; 50 members; President, J. Heron; Vice-President, P. Smith; Secre­ tary, George Pringle, 3 Rochdale Street, Wallsend-on-Tyne; Assistant Secretary, John Smith; Treasurer, W. Gladstone, Battle Hill Estate, Willington Quay-on-Tyne; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Duke of York Hotel every second Wednesday from October to March. 167-BIRMINGHAM AND MIDLAND SCOTTISH SOCIETY (BIRMINGHAM BURNS CLUB AMALGAMATED 1924): instituted 1888; federated 1907; 495 members; President, Rev. J. K. McKean; Vice-Presidents, James Balden, John Brown, H. Farquhar, Councillor R. H. Hume, M.A., J. Murray Laing, Donald McIntosh and Alexander Ramsay, O.B.E., M.P.; Secretary, G. M. Findlay, 71 Trafalgar Road, Moseley, Birmingham; Assistant Secretary, C. A. MacDonald; Treasurer, Robert McKenzie, 50 Stirling Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham; Burns Chronicle official, Treasurer; meets in Grand Hotel, monthly from October to April. 168-RICCARTON BURNS CLUB (KILMARNOCK) : instituted 1877; federated 1908; 30 members; President, John Russell; Vice-President, John Gibson; Secretary, Alex. Flanagan, 50 Bruce Street, Riccarton, Kilmarnock; Treasurer, John Watt, Campbell Street, Riccarton, Kilmarnock; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Commercial Hotel on last Saturday of each month from October to March. BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES 181

169-GLASGOW AND DISTRICT BURNS ASSOCIATION: instituted 1907 ; federated 1908; 35 members; President, T. Stewart Barrie, F.R.F.P.S.G.; Vice-Presidents, John Duncan and Col. G. P. Linton; Secretary, Gregor Allan Grant, !.L.B., 87 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, C.2; 'Treasurer, A. Nell Campbell, F.C.C.S., 10 Lothian Gardens, Glasgow-t N. ; Burn8 Ohronicle official, Secre­ tary; Convener of Finance tJommittee, Jos. B. Stobo; Convener of Houses and Sermon Committees, Wm. C. Cockburn; Convener of School Competitions Committee, Thomas Turnbull; meets in Burns House Club on fourth Tuesday of each month.

171-cHATTANOOGA BURNS SOCIETY: instituted 1907; federated 1907; President, Col. Milton B. Ochs; Vice-President, Frank Spurlock; Secretary and Treasurer, R. B. Cooke, 605 James Buildings, Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.A.; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary.

173-IRVINE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1826; federated 1908; 280 members; President, George Kirkhope Begg; Vice-President, James McCrindle; Secretary, James Hogg, 21 Bank Street, Irvine; Treasurer, R. F. Longmuir, C.B.E., Roseville, Irvine; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; meets in King's Arms Hotel on 25th January.

181-PRIMROSE BURNS CLUB (GLASGOW): instituted 1901; federated 1909; 96 members; Hon. President, Thomas Morison; Hon_ Vice-Presidents, T. D. Speirs and Wm. Bain; Ex-President, Geo. Thomson; President, James D. Wilson; Vice-President, John Duncan; Secretary and Treasurer, George Calderwood, 106 Deanston Drive, Glasgow, S.l; Burns Ohronicle official, Secre­ tary; meets in Burns House Club on third Wednesday of each month.

183--LONDONDERRY BURNS CLUB AND CALEDONIAN SOCIETY: instituted 1907; federated 1909; 76 members; Hon. President, Alexander Macmillan; President, John Maxwell; Vice-Presidents, Alexander Wightman, Wm. G. S. Ballantine, George Sidebottom, Joseph Sherrard and James Steel Hanna, J.P.; Secretary, George Paxton Findlay, Avoca, 87 Strand Road, Londonderry; Assistant Secretary, Wm. A. Dickie; Treasurer, David Campbell Murray, Dunshee, Marlborough Street, Londonderry; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; Auditors, George Sidebottom and Alexander McKenzie; meets in Presbyterian Working Men's Institute every Wednesday from October to April.

184-BLAIRADAlIi SRANTER BURNS CLUB: instituted 1907; federated 1909 j President, Robt. Rutherford; Vice-Presidents, Robt. Cook and Ro~t. Beveridge; Sec!"etary, Thos. C. Anderson,. Blairforge, Blauadam, Kelty, FIfe; Treasurer, Robt. CargIll, Station Cottages, Kelty, Fife; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; Auditors, Wm. Ritchie and Wm. Fyfe; Croupiers, J. Phillips and J. Why'!-e; Committee, R. Simpson, A. McDonald, J. Whyte and J. PhIllips; Representative to Fifeshire Burns Association, Robert Cook; meets in Oakfield Inn, Kelty, every alternate Sa.turda.y. 182 BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIE1'IES

190-PORT-GLASGOW BURNS CLUB: instituted 1910; federated 1910; 35 members; President, Neil F_ McGilp; Vice-President, John Cameron; Secretary, Cornelius Young, Benclutha, Clune Brae, Port-Glasgow; Treasurer, John Telfer, Glen Clune, Port­ Glasgow; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Auditors, Robert Kinloch and David Peebles; meets in Oddfellows Hall on second Friday of each month from October to April. 192-AYRSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF FEDERATED BURNS CLUBS: instituted 1908; federated 1910; 30 members; President, Duncan Brisbane; Vice-Presidents, James Dunlop, Matthew Sharpe and William Shaw; Secretary and Treasurer, Wm_ Lennox, 11 Nursery Avenue, Kilmarnock; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary;. Chaplain, Rev. J. H. Duncan, M.A., B.Phil.; meets quarterly. 196-MlD-ARGYLL BURNS CLUB: Secretary and Treasurer, John Macintyre, Erskine Villa, Lochgilphead; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary. 198--TWENTY-FIVE JOLLY BEGGARS BURNS CLUB (GOREBRIDGE) : instituted 1906; federated 1911; 40 members; President, James Juner;­ Vice-President, Joseph Dunlop; Secretary, William Weir, 37 Victoria Street, Hunterfield, Gorebridge; Treasurer, James Dunlop, 16 New Hunterfield, Gorebridge; Burns Chronicle official, Robert Ramage, 85 Victoria Street, Hunterfield, Gore­ bridge; meets in Arniston Gothenburg on third Saturday of each month from September to April. 199-NEWBATTLE AND DISTRICT BURNS CLUB: instituted 1910; federated 1911; Past-President, John Morris; President, James Brown; Vice-Presidents, Thomas Weighands and David Carson; Secre­ tary, Robert Lauder, 19 Lothian Terrace, Newtongrange, Mid­ lothian; Minute Secretary, David Carson; Treasurer, James Paxton, 11 Lothian Terrace, N ewtongrange, Midlothian; Burn8 Chronicle official, Secretary; Auditors, David Erskine and A. Law; meets in Band Hall, Newtongrange, on first Saturday of each month from October to April. 2Q2-YE CRONIES BURNS CLUB (GOVAN, GLASGOW): instituted 1893; federated 1911; 30 members; President, William McIntyre; Vice­ President, Sidney S. Rennie; Secretary, Leonard Woolley, 883 Govan Road, Glasgow, S.W.l; Treasurer, John MacLean, 21 Burghead Drive, Glasgow, S.W.l; Bard, Thomas M_ Walker, M.A_; Musical Director, William Parker; meets in Commercial Restaurant, Govan Cross, on second Saturday of each month from September to March. Annual meeting second Friday in June. 207-cAMBUSLANG WINGATE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1908; federated 1912; 20 members; President, William Eadie; Secretary and Treasurer, Robert Forrester, 177 Hamilton Road, Cambuslang, Lanarkshire; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Ingle­ neuk Social Club, Halfway, Cambuslang, on first Saturday of each month except May, June, and JUly. 208-cALEDONIAN SOCIETY OF COLORADO SPRINGS: instituted 1897 ; fede~ated 1912; 35 members; President, John Ferguson; Vice­ PreSidents, Duncan Lamont, T. D. Hetherington and W. W. Campbell; Secretary, J. B. Wemyss, 1720 N. EI Paso Street, Coloz:ado Springs, Colorado, U.S.A.; Treasurer, Chas. S. Hamilton, 924 N. Weber Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets at home of President; Burns Banquet in AnUers Hotel. BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES 183

209-GREENOCK ST. JOHN'S BURNS CLUB: instituted 1909; federated 1911; 60 members; President, A. Sinclair; Vice-President, F. Imrie; Secretary, Jacob A. C. Hamilton, 66 Wellington Street, Greenock; Treasurer, Gilbert Kerr, 13 Auchmountain Road, Greenock; Bur~8 Chronicle official, Secretary; Bard, John Donald; meets in Masonic Temple on third Thursday of each month from September to April.

212-PORTOBELLO BURNS CLUB: instituted 1892; federated 1913; 60 members; Hon. President, Sir Harry La~er; Hon. Vice­ Presidents, D. Lowe Turnbull, M.A., and Geo. Smith; President, William McVey; Vice-President, John Scotland; Secretary, John Brown, J.P., 258 High Street, Portobello; Treasurer, A. H. Horne, British Linen Bank, Portobello; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary.

213-KINGSTON BURNS CLUB (GLASGOW): instituted 1912; federated 1913; 90 members; President, Robert Armour; Past-President, Wm. Bain; Vice-Preliident, Arthur Pinkney; Secretary, Alexander H. Fairley, 116 Watt Street, Glasgow, C.5; Treasurer, A. C. Smith, 150 Arisaig Drive, Mosspark, Glasgow, S.; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Auditors, Miss M. Sneddon and William Gilmour; meets in Wheat Sheaf Rooms on third Thurs­ day each month from October to April.

217-ESKDALE BURNS CLUB: federated 1933; 43 members; President, T. Paisley; Vice-President, Councillor John Ewart; Secretary and Treasurer, W. Mitchell, 35 Henry Street, Langholm; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Douglas Hotel.

218-BANNOCKBURN EMPIRE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1912; federated 1913; 30 members; President, Wm. Thomson; Vice-President, Alfred Starkey; Secretary and Treasurer, Andrew McGilchrist, 7 The Path, Bannockburn; Burn8 Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Commercial Hotel on first Saturday of each month.

220-BURNS CLUB OF SAINT LOUIS: instituted 1904; federated 1913; 24 members; Vice-President, George S. Johns; Secretary and Treasurer, David L. Grey, 506 Olive Street, St. Louis, Mo., U.S.A.; meets on 25th January each year.

221-PRESTONPANS BURNS CLUB: instituted 1900; federated 1913; 50 members; President, Charles McLeod, J.P.; Vice-President, William Bellany; Secretary, David Allan, Whitefield Place, Prestonpans; Treasurer, George McKenzie, High Street, Preston­ pans; meets in Trust House, Ltd., Tea Room on third Tuesday of each month.

222-HULL BURNS CLUB: instituted 1863; federated 1912; 214 members; President, W. H. Raine, J.P.; Past-Presidents, Fred. Ingham and Major Peter Robson, T.D.; Secretary, Leslie Lancaster, 4 Mayfield Street, Hull; Treasurer, Fred. Bell, 100 Boulevard, Hull; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Chairman of Executive Council, E. Wright; meets in Hammond's Dome Ballroom every Monday; Anniversary Celebration Dinner, 25th J'anuary, 1935. 184 BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES

225-HELENSBURGH BURNS CLUB: instituted 1911; federated 1913; 125 members; President, Robert Brown; Vice-Presidents, Walter Marsland and Robert Thorburn; Secretary, Thomas Ferguson, 104 West Princes Street, Helensburgh; Treasurer, Alex. Goodlet, 45 East Princes Street, Helensburgh; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; meets in Masonic Hall, monthly.

226-DUMFRIES BURNS CLUB: instituted 1820; federated 1913; 200 members; President, Provost David Brodie; Past-President, Dr. George R. Livingston; Secretary and Treasurer, John McBurnie, Sheriff-Court House, Dumfries; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; meets on a date in March fixed by Committee.

234-GLASGOW SOUTHERN MERCHANTS BURNS CLUB: instituted 1914; federated 1914; 146 members; President, James Semple; Vice­ President, Alexander Welsh; Secretary and Treasurer, Archibald Irving, 82 Victoria Road, Glasgow, S.2; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary.

236-WHlTEHAVEN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1914; federated 1914; 90 members; President, Robert Higgins; Vice-President, Captain Streeton; Secretary and Treasurer, Duncan Jamieson, 94 George Street, Whitehaven; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; Bard, William Glenn; Auditor, William Brewster; meets in Golden Lion Hotel.

237-UDDINGSTON MASONIC BURNS CLUB: instituted 1914; federated 1914; 30 members; President, Alex. Ritchie; Vice-President, Alex. Scott; Secretary and Treasurer, David N. Miller, 41 Glen Road, Springboig, Shettleston; Burns Ohronicle official, Secre­ tary; Trustees, Past-Presidents James Donald and Thos. Cameron; Management Committee, Robt. McKirdy, Alex. Adams and Chas. McWIlliams; Steward, Robt. Knox; meets in Magdala Hall, monthly from September to April.

238-BURNS CLUB m' ATLANTA (GEORGIA): instituted 1896; federated 1914; 80 members; President, David B. Evans; Vice-President, Sinclair S. Jacobs; Secretary, Herbert C. Reid, 1396 Fairbanks Street, S.W., Atlanta, Ga.; Treasurer, Eugene F. King, 10 Pryor Street Building, Atlanta, Ga. ; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; Superintendent, Robert M. McWhirter; Chaplain, Rev. Russell K. Smith; meets in The Burns Cottage, Atlanta, Ga., on first Wednesday of each month in the year.

239--HAWICK BURNS CLUB: instituted 1878; federated 1914; 365 members; President, Alex. Charters; Vice-President, Councillor John Jeffrey; Secretary, George Hogg, 4 Park Street, Hawick; Treasurer, Alex. Pringle, 8 Beaconsfield Terrace, Hawick; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; Committee, Henry Scott, Wm. Laidlaw, Wm. Halliday, Hugh Hogg and D. Gordon; meets in Club Rooms, Hawick.

242--MONTROSE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1908; federated 1915; 100 members; President, James Christison; Vice-President, George H. Shepherd; Secretary and Treasurer, James C. Hansen, Royal Bank House, Montrose. BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES 185

244-DALMUm BURNS CLUB: instituted 1914; federated 1916; 90 members; President, Thos. F. Armstrong, M.P.S.; Vice­ Presidents, J. W. B. Duncan and Robt. Waddell; Secretary and Treasurer, John R. S. Lockhart, 41 E. Thomson Street, Clyde­ bank; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Auditors, James West and James Gordon; meets in St. John's Masonic Hall.

25O-TAM 0' SHANTER BURNS CLUB (COWDENBEATH): instituted 1917; federated 1917; 18 members; President, E. Soott; Vice­ Presidents, John Black and Frank Norrie; Secretary, James Rolland, 73 West Park Street, Cowdenbeath; Treasurer, George Moffat, 162 Foulford Road, Cowdenbeath; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Croupier, Robert Bostock; Bard, John Drybury; meets in Raith Arms Inn every alternate Saturday.

252-ALLOWAY BURNS CLUB: instituted 1908; federated 1918; 101 members; Hon. President, Lord Glentanar; President, John H. B. Lochhead, M.C., M.A.; Vice-Presidents, Thomas Auld and Col. C. L. C. Hamilton, C.M.G., D.S.O.; Secretary and Treasurer, Alexander Cuunin.gham, Vennachar, Alloway; meets in Alloway Public Hall.

253-GALSTON JOLLY BEGGARS BURNS CLUB: instituted 1916; federated 1918; 20 members; President, George Campbell; Vice-President, James Connell; Secretary, Robert Kirk, 57 Titchfield Street, Galston; Treasurer, Matthew Hood, 9 Standalane Street, Galston; Auditors, Andrew Hood and James Connell; meets in Burns Tavern on first Saturday of each month from September to April.

254-GREENOCK VICTORIA BURNS CLUB: instituted 1915; federated 1918; 95 members; President, Hugh Currie; Vice-Presidents, William Peat and Alexander Burns; Secretary, Matthew Tucker, 41 Belville Street, Greenock; Treasurer, John McFadyen, 13 Bel­ ville Street, Greenock; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Co-operative Hall, East Crawford Street, on second Thurs­ day of each month from November to April.

256-NEWTON-ON-AYR BURNS CLUB: instituted 1904; federated 1919; 38 members; President, J. S. Jackson; Vice-President, J. Longair; Secretary and Treasurer, T. Alexander, 35 Crown Street, Ayr; meets every Wednesday.

261-BURNS ANNIVERSARY CLUB (SYDNEY): instituted 1895; federated 1919; 85 members; President, Adam Dempster; Vice-Presidents, John Stewart and J. Campbell; Secretary, James Buchan, Logie Brae, York Street, Forest Lodge, N.S.W., Australia; Treasurer, William Campbell, 23 McNair Avenue, South Kensington, N.S.W.; meets in Railway and Tramway Institute Hall on last Saturday of each month.

~62-FIFEsHm.l!l BURNS ASSOCIATION: instituted 1919; federated 1919; President, Mrs. A. Arthur; Vice-President, Mrs. Hobbs and Wm. Fyf.e; Secretary, Thos. C. Anderson, Blairforge, Blairadam, Kelty, FIfe; Treasurer, Wm. Easton, Foul£ord Road, Kirkford, Cowdenbeath, Fife; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Auditors, Mrs. Leitch and Mrs. Cowie; Bardess, Miss Mary Moir; meets in Associated Club Rooms, monthly. 186 BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES

263---GLASGOW MASONIC BURNS CLUB': instituted 1919; federated 1919; Hon. President, The Right Hon. The Earl of Cassillis; Hon. Vice-Presidents, M. E. Grand Supt. H. Alston Hewat, J.P., and R. W. Provo Grand Master J. Marr Grant; Secretary, Archibald D. Campbell, 3 Candlerig~s, Glasgow, C.1; Treasurer, David William Russell Neil, 6 Vlewpark Drive, Burnside, Rutherglen; BurT18 Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Burns House Club, 27 India Street, on last Friday of month from September to­ April; All,nual Dinner on 25th January.

266--m:WTON JOLLY BEGGARS BURNS CLUB: instituted 1919; federated 1920; 5 members; President, William Macintosh; Vice-President, Richard McInall; Secretary, A. Lightbody, 60 Pitt Street, Newton Hallside; Treasurer Thomas Hynds, 30 Dunlop Street, Newton Hallside; meets in Ingle N euk Social Club, Halfway, Cambuslang, on last Saturday of each month.

27O-coQUETDALE BURNS CLUB (RO'l'HBURY) : instituted 1896; federated 1917; 25 members; President, John Walker, J.P.; Vice­ President, William Henderson; Secretary, R. Dixon, Sunnyville Cottage, Rothbury; Treasurer, William Henderson, Greenwell Villas, Rothbury; meets in Alexandra Cafe, when necessary.

271-TRENTON BURNS CLUB: instituted 1919; federated 1919; 30 mem­ bers; President, Robert Cunningham; Vice-President, David Waugh; Secretary, A. Carmichael, 1806 Pennington Road, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.A.; Treasurer, Alexander M'Innis, 40 Emanuel Street, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.A.; meets in Royal Oak Hall, Clinton and Yard Avenues, Trenton, N.J., on second Saturday of month.

274-TROON BURNS CLUB: instituted 1920; federated 1922; 130 members; President, Bailie James C. Brown; Vice-President, John Henderson; Secretary, Gavin Lambie, 45 Templehill, Troon; Treasurer, Thomas Sproule, 5 Templehill, Troon; Burn$ Chronicle official, Secretary.

275-AYR BURNS CLUB: instituted 1886; federated 1920; President, Thos. Boyd; Vice· Presidents, Martin Meldrum, Carl Smith, Bailie Jas. Wills, Dr. Ritchie and Miss M. H. Gordon; Secre­ tary, H. M. MacIntyre, Elmsley, Racecourse Road, Ayr; Treasurer, J. Neil, 70 St. Leonards Road, Ayr; Burns Chromcle official, Secretary; Auditors, Robert Love and Carl Smith; meets in Boswell Hall, Ayr, monthly.

278-DULUTH CLAN STEWART, NO. 50 (ORDER OF SCOTTISH CLANS), BURNS CLUB: federated 1920; Secretary, A. G. M'Knight, 319 Provi­ dence Building, Duluth, Minn., U.S.A.

282-GLASGOW AND DISTRICT BURNS CLUBS' BOWLING ASSOCIATION: insti­ tuted 1899; federated 1920; President, T. Findlay Stewart; Vice-President, Col. G. P. Linton; Secretary and Treasurer; Robert Parker, 138 Calder Street, Glasgow, S.2; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Directors, R. Johnston, John Dunl?p, J. Cuthbertson, W. Craig, T. P. Thomson, D. Pace, J. ~ltchie, and the Ex-President ex officio,· Directors meet in NatIOnal Burns Club; General Meeting in Burns House Club. BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES 187

283-SINCLAIRTOWN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1920; federated 1920; 54 members; Hon. President, Ex-Bailie James Roberts; Hon. Vice­ President, J. D. McCormick; President, Wm. S. Copeland; Vice-President, Andrew Carmichael; Secretary and Treasurer, Robert T. Haig, 38 Loughborough Road, Kirkcaldy; Burn, Chronicle official, Secretary; Committee, John Anderson, Alex. Anderson, Gibson Balfour, John Bease, John Innis, Lewis Grant, John Stewart and George Watson; meets in Sinclairtown Station Hotel on third Saturday of each month. 284--NORTH-EASTERN BURNS CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA: instituted 1896; federated 1921; 60 members; President, Alex. MacKenzie; Vice­ President, Jack Hannah; Past-President, Dalziel Keddie; Secre­ tary, John McCash, 113 W. Lippincott Street, Philadelphia Pa.; Financial Secretary, Alex. MacDonald; Treasurer, Robert Smith, 3316 N. Mutter Street, Philadelphia, Pa.; Burns Chronicle official, Alex. MacDonald, 4203 Barnett Street, Philadelphia, Pa.; Chaplain, Harry Mulholland; Sergt. at Arms, Alex. Agnew; Conductors, Thos. Buchanan and John Hunter; Pianist, Archie Shaw; meets in Lighthouse, Philadelphia, on last Saturday of each month. 28S-BEITH CALEDONIA BURNS CLUB: instituted 1911; federated 1921; 27 members; President, R. Dobie; Vice-President, S. McCutcheon; Secretar~ and Treasurer, Allan Gilmour, Muirpark, Beith; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Caledonian Inn. 290-BLANTYRE AND DISTRICT MASONIC BURNS CLUB: instituted 1921; federated 1921; 40 members; Hon. President, James Lawson, J.P.; President, David Pender; Vice-President, Alexander Reid; Secretary, Robert Reid, 59 Sempie Street, Burnbank, Lanarkshire; Treasurer, Alexander Stephen, 18 Cemetery Road, High Blantyre, Lanarkshire; Burns Chronicle official, Treasurer; meets in Masonic Hall, Stonefield, on fourth Saturday of each month. 292-GRAHAMSTON BURNS CLUB: instituted 1920; federated 1921; 50 members; Hon. President, R. C. Liddell; President, John Laps­ ley; Vice-President, W. C. Roberts; Secretary, Thos. Lapsley, 89 Wallace Street, Falkirk; Treasurer, Wm. Watmore, David's Loan, Bainsford, Falkirk. 293---NEWCRAIGHALL AND DISTRICT POOSIE NANCY BURNS CLUB: instituted 1921; federated 1921; 42 members; Hon. Vice-President, A. Millan; President, Thos. Bowie; Vice-President, R. Porteous; Secretary, Thos. Sneddon, 16 Avenue Square, N ewcraighall, Mu.sselburgh; Treasurer, R. B. Brown, 15 Park Terrace, N ew­ cralghall, Musselburgh; Burns Chronicle official Treasurer; Com­ mittee, R. Porteous, jr., G. Robertson, A: Macdonald, A. Watson, R. Bowie, W. Young and J. McLeod: meets in Sheep Head Inn, Duddingston, on the second Saturday of each month from October to April. 295---THE BURNS HOUSE CLUB LIMITED (GLASGOW): instituted 1920;· federated 1921; President, J. Seaton Smith; Vice-Presidents George Thomson alld M. L. Reid; Secretary and Treasurer, i McClymont Wylie, C.A., 166 Buchanan Street, Glasgow, C.1; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Directors meet in Clubhouse, 27 India Street, Glasgow, on second Tuesday of each month. 188 BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES

296-WALSALL BURNS CLUB: instituted 1909; federated 1922; 70 members; President, J. J. Wilson; Vice-President, Dr. D_ T. MacAinsh; Secretary, Dr. D. M. Macmillan, Great Barr Hall, near Birmingham; Treasurel', Alderman W. D. Forsyth, Lloyds Bank Chambers, Walsall; Burns Ohronicle OffiCIal, Secretary; Auditor, E. O. Jones; meets in Stork Hotel. 303-ST. ANDREW'S AND CALEDONIA SOCIETY (VICTORIA, B.C., CANADA) : instituted 1872; federated 1922; 106 members; President, James Berwick; Vice-Presidents, E. Rigby and Mrs. R. Balfour; Secre­ tary, Arthur Hall, 816 Pembroke Street, Victoria, B.C.; Trea­ surer, Mrs. Dirom, 830 Princess Avenue, Victoria, B.C.; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; meets in A.O.F. Hall on first and third Thursday of each month. 304--DUNNIKIER BURNS CLUB: Secretary, Hugo Birrell, Dunnikier Arms Hotel, Mitchell Street, Kirkcaldy. 307-EDINBURGH AYRSHIRE ASSOCIATION: instituted 1914; federated 1923; 190 members; President, W. King Gillies, M.A., B.A.(Oxon.), LL.D., F.R.S.E.; Vice-Presidents, Robert White and John McQuaker; Secretary, John McVie, 13 Hillside Crescent, Edinburgh; Treasurer, James M. Smith, c/o Pearcey', 13 Montpelier Park, Edinburgh; Burns Ohronicle official, Secre­ tary; meets on third Friday of each month from October to March. 309-ANNAN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1910; federated 1923; 102 members; President, G. Aitken; Vice-President, W. Black; Secretary, Oswald R. Dykes, 4 Station Road, Annan; Treasurer, Richard Minto, Eversley, Annan; Burns Ohronicle official, Secre­ tary; Officials, Bailies R. Graham and T. Dykes, H. Taylor, T. Woodman, G. Brock, H. Robinson, W. J. McKay, H. McKechnie and K. G. Sutherland; meets in Central Hotel on 25th January, 30th November, and as arranged throughout the year. 310--MAUCHLINE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1923; federated 1923; 60 members; Hon. President, J. Leiper Gemmill, J.P.; Hon. Vice­ Presidents, J. R. Stirrat, J. D. Ross, LL.D., Thos. Findlay, R. G. Manson, Thos. M. Hood, Jas. Dunlop and J. Taylor Gibb; President, John M. Irving; Vice-President, R. S. Chambers; Secretary, John Taylor Gibb, F.S.A.(Scot.), 9 High Street, Mauchline; Treasurer, John McMillan, M.I.P.S., Manse­ field Road, ~1auchline; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; Committee, James Dunlop, Thomas Findlay, J. B. Jamison, Wm. Lindsay, Wm. Lyle, Tom Moffat, Arch. Parker, Wm. Whitelaw, D. Gilmour and J. Crooks; Bard, John Gall; Pianist, D. R. Baird; meets in Poosie N ansie's Hall, monthly from September to March. 311-COLWYN BAY, LLANDUDNO,. AND DISTRICT SCOTTI!!H ASSOCIATION: instituted 1923; federated 1923; 50 members; President, Alex. Smith, L.D.S.; Vice-President, A. S. Graham; Secretary and Treasurer, Miss Agnes Hughes, Wern Bach, Llandudno Junction; meets in Imperial Hotel, Colwyn Bay, four meetings per year. 313-ROYAL BURGH BURNS CLUB (RUTHERGLEN): instituted 1922; federated 1923; 50 members; President, James Taylor; Vice­ President, Mrs. Neil Ferguson; Secretary, Thomas Warren, 1 Richmond Place, Rutherglen; Treasurer, Neil Ferguson, 384 Main Street, Rutherglen; meets in Orange Hall on third Wed­ nesday of month. BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES 189

314-sCOTTISH BURNS CLUB (EDINBURGH): instituted 1920; federated 1923; 150 members; President, Peter Weir, S.S.C.; Vice­ Presidents, D. J. McArthur and John Newlands; Secretary, G. M. Brown, 19 Shandon Street, Edinburgh; Treasurer, Joseph Sanders, Lamorna, Craiglockhart Park, Edinburgh; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; Auditor, D. P. Allan; Bards, W. D. Cocker (Honorary) an,d Joseph Sanders; Pianist, F. J. Belford, M.A.; meets in The New Gallery, on second Friday of each month from October to March.

319--FISHERROW MASONIC BURNS CLUB .(MUSSELBURGH) : instituted 1924; federated 1924; 20 members; President, John Robb; Vice­ President.s, James Nisbet and William Sutherland; Secretary, David Bisset, 205 North High Street, Musselburgh; Treasurer, John Heron, 33 Wellington Street, Portobello; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; Stewards, Messrs. Swanson, and Wood; meets in Mechanics' Hall, on third 8aturday of month.

32O-TROY BURNS CLUB: instituted 1903; federated 1924; 275 members; President, Prof. John B. Shirley; Secretary, James H. Baxter, 21 Bleecker Avenue, Troy, N.Y., U.S.A.; meets in Oddfellows' Hall, Fourth Street, on fourth Saturday of month from Sep­ tember to May.

323-KIRKCUDBRIGHT BURNS CLUB: instituted 1918; federated 1924; 65 members; Hon. President, W. A. Mackinnel; Hon. Vice­ Presidents, Provost Robb, W. M. Haugh, E. A. Taylor and J. C. Barber; President, John Henderson; Secretary and Treasurer, Norman C. Macmillan, 32 St. Cuthbert Street, Kirk­ cudbright; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; meets in Selkirk Arms Hotel on 25th January; Committee Meetings and Annual General Meeting in Town Hall, Kirkcudbright. 324-STOCKTON BURNS CLUB: instituted 1923; federated 1924; 40 members; President, Ed. McN airney; Vice-President, J. C. Ross; Secretary and Treasurer, William Hamilton, 102 Dunbar Street, Stockton, New South Wales, Australia; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; meets in Masonic Hall on second Wednesday of each month. 325-VANCOUVER BURNS FELLOWSHIP: instituted 1924; federated 1924; 70 members; President, William Sinclair; Vice-Presidents, John MacDonald and John Crawford; Secretary, John B. Hart, 614 West Seventh Avenue, Vancouver, B.C.; Treasurer, Miss Jean Carrick, 497 East Tenth Avenue, Vancouver, B.C.; Burns Ohronicle official, Secl'etary; Committee, George Moir, Mrs. John MacInnes, Miss H. M. Mowat, Mrs. S. M. Grierson, Mrs. John Crawford, Mrs. Capt. Walker, Miss Janet 1. Wilson and J. M. Livingstone; meets in Hotel Georgia on third Wednesday of each month from September to May. 326-BINGRY JOLLY BEGGARS LADIES' BURNS CLUB: instituted 1924; federated 1924; 60 members; President, Mrs. Isabella Beveridge; Vice-President, Mrs. Reid; Secretary, Mrs. J. Wood, 1 Park Street, Crosshill, Glencraig; Treasurer, Mrs. Fotheringham, Montrose Cotts, Lochore, Fife; Burns Ohronicle official, Secre­ tary; meets in Gothenburg Hall, Lochore, on, alternate Tuesdays. 190 BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES

327-ST. MARK'S BURNS CLUB (PERTH) : instituted 1924; federated 1924; 50 members; President, Rev. P. R. Landreth; Vice-Presidents, Mrs. David McRae and James Guthrie; Secretary, Wm. Smith, 4 Hawarden Terrace, Jeanfield, Perth; Treasurer, David McRae, 33 Glover Street, Perth; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in St. Mark's Church Hall. 328-HURLFORD BURNS CLUB: instituted 1922; federated 1924; 25 members; President, Robert McChristie; Vice-President, John Paton; Secretary and Treasurer, Hugh Barbour, Norwood, Academy Street, Hurlford, Ayrshire; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Burns Tavern on first Friday of each month. 329-NEWARK AND DISTRICT CALEDONIAN SOCIETY: instituted 1923; federated 1924; 86 members; President, Councillor Dr. P. Kinmont, J.P.; Vice-President, J. T. Graham; Secretary, J. R. Henderson, 14 Winchilsea Avenue, Newark; Treasurer, A. J. S. Shewan, 7 Milner Street, Newark; Burns Chronicle official, ' Secretary. 33O-GLENCRAIG BONNIE JEAN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1925; federated 1925; 27 members; President, Mrs. Lister; Vice-President, Mrs. Black; Secretary, Mrs. T. Hobbs, Spale Inn, Lochcraig, Glen­ craig, Fife; Treasurer, Mrs. Brown, 30 South Glencraig, Fife; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Bardess, Mrs. Carson; meets in Glencraig Gothen,burg. 331-ROBERT BURNS SOCIETY (BUFFALO, NEW YORK): instituted 1913; federated 1926; President, Alex. MacDonald; Vice-President, Evan F. Bright; Secretary, Donald M. Matheson, 613 Highgate Avenue, Buffalo, New York, U.S.A.; Treasurer, John C. Henderson, 118 Dartmouth Avenue, Buffalo, New York, U.S.A.; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Fidelity Hall on first and third Tuesdays of each month. 336-PETERHEAD BURNS CLUB: instituted 1826; federated 1925; 75 members; President, Dr. John Findlay; Vice-President, Dr. James Smith; Secretary, G. Martin Gray, 2 Rose Street, Peter­ head; Hon. Treasurer, Nat. Barclay; meets on 25th January and in December. 337-BUCKHAVEN BURNS CLUB": instituted 1924; federated 1925; 20 members; President, W. Fairgrieve; Vice-President, H. Whyte; Secretary, Jas. Doig, 20 David Street, Buckhaven, Fife; Treasurer, John Kinnear, 15 Wall Street, Denbeath, by Buck­ haven, Fife; meets in Randolph Hotel. 338-DALKEITH AND DISTRICT BURNS CLUB: instituted 1923; federated 1925; 50 members; President, Donald M'Lean; Vice-President, James Thomson; Secretary, Thomas Dickson, 18 High Street, Dalkeith; Treasurer, James Forrest. 339-wALLYFORD JOLLY BEGGARS BURNS CLUB : instituted ; federated 1925; 15 members; President, Gilbert Naysmith; Vice-President, John Donaldson; Secretary, George Leslie, 140 Forth View, Wallyford, Musselburgh; Treasurer,Andrew. Marr, .98 Forth View, Wallyford, Musselburgh; Burns Chromcle offiCial, Secre­ tary; Committee, Messrs. A. King, Reid, P. Chambers, P. McGoff and R. Young; meets in Forman's Inn, Levenhall, on Friday eveninge. BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES 191

340-BALERNO BURNS CLUB: instituted 1882; federated 1925; 75 members; President, Thomas Horsburgh, J.P.; Vice-President, John Stark; Secretary, James Orr, Orrvale, Balerno, Mid­ lothian; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; Bard, James Orr; meets in Malleny Arms Hotel on third Friday of each month from October to March. 341-LEITH BURNS CLUB: instituted 1806; federated 1925; 50 members; President, William MacKenzie; Vice-President, Robert Peace; Secretary, T. Robertson Mossman, 20 Leith Walk, Leith, Edin­ burgh, 6; Treasurer, James Cleugh, 6 Hope Street, Leith, Edin­ burgh, 6; Burns Chronicle official, R. F. Peat, M.A., 3 Elliot Place, Colinton, Edinburgh; meets at 6 Hope Street. 342-THORNHILL BURNS CLUB: instituted 1900; federated 1925; 125 members; President, John Fergusson; Vice-President, John Stewart; Secretary and Treasurer, James Harper, 34a New Street, Thornhill; meets in Masonic Hall on first Monday of month. 343-QUEENSFERRY BURNS CLUB: instituted 1925; federated 1925; 30 members; President, J. Stewart; Vice-President, J. Mason; Secretary and Treasurer, D. Riddell, 15 Morison Gardens, South Queensferry; meets in Y.M.C.A. Reading Room on second Wed­ nesday of each month from October to March. 345-DENBEATH AND DISTRICT BURNS CLUB: instituted 1925; federated 1925; 20 members; President, John Jackson; Vice-President, Samuel Stewart; Secretary, Edward Jones, 214 Denbeath, Methil; Treasurer, Thomas Jones; meets in National Bar, Methil, monthly. 346-0AKBANK MOSSGIEL BURNS CLUB (MID CALDER): instituted 1923; federated 1925; 95 members; President, Robt. Jamieson; Vice­ President, Alex. Wilson; Secretary, James Ovens, Post Office, Oakbank, Mid Calder; Treasurer, Andrew Crowe, Oakbank, Mid Calder; Croupier, Alex. Wilson; Lady Convener, Mrs. Lowe; meets in Oakbank Institute Hall, mont.hly. 348-NEWTON JEAN ARMOUR BURNS CLUB: instituted 1924; federated 1925; 24 members; President, Mrs. P. Davie; Vice-President, Mrs. D. Prentice; Secretary, Mrs. A. Lightbody, 60 Pitt Street, Newton, Hallside; Treasurer, Mrs. L. Burns, 11 Leighton Place, Newton, Hallside; Financial Secretary, Mrs. W. Davie; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; meets at 16 Clyde Street on first Saturday of each month except June and JUly. 349-" THE HOWFF" BURNS CLUB (KILMARNOCK): instituted 1924; federated 1924; 42 members; Hon. President, John Carson; Hon. Vice-President, John Cumming; President, John Laughland; Vice-President, John Crawford; Secretary and Treasurer, Jas. W. Allison, 16 Clark Terrace, Kilmarnock; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; meets in Imperial Bar on first Monday of each month from October to March. 350-MARKINCH BURNS CLUB: instituted 1899; federated 1925; 105 members; President, Jas. A. Farmer; Secretary and Treasurer, Archd. M. Mackie, Selkirk Place, Markinch, Fife; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; meets in Town Hall on 25th January, 1935. 192 BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES

352-GRANGEMOUTH BURNS CLUB: instituted 1922; federated 1926; 70 members; President, R. Bruce Peddie, J.P.; Vice-Presidents, William Aitken and David Oliphant; Secretary and Treasurer, Thomas Latimer, The Clydesdale Bank, Ltd., Grangemouth; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Committee, Thomas Robertson, Robert Glen, Nicol Scobbie and J. McAinsh. 353--ST. CATHARINE'S BURNS CLUB (PORT DALHOUSIE, ONT.) : federated 1926; President, W. H. Johnston; Vice-President, W. Robbie; Secretary, R. Gray, Box 170, Port Dalhousie, Ont., Canada; Treasurer, R. Mason; Chaplain, Mrs. S. Jamieson; Conductor, W. Williamson; Pianist, Mrs. W. Mason. 354--ROYAL CLAN, ORDER OF SCOTTISH CLANS (BOSTON, MASS.): insti­ tuted 1878; federated 1926; 25,000 members; Chief, Duncan MacInnes; Tanist, Alexander G. M'Knight; Counsellor, Thomas W. Forsyth; Secretary, Thomas R. P. Gibb, 150 Causeway Street, Boston, Mass; Treasurer, William Reid, jun.; Physician, George A. Johnson, M.D.: meets bi-annually. 355-cALCUTTA BURNS CLUB: instituted 1926; federated 1926; 101 members; President, A. McKerrow; Vice-President, G. R. Campbell; Secretary, A. O. Young, Chartered Bank Buildings, Calcutta; Assistant Secretary, W. J. Walker; Treasurer, James Orr, C.A.; Assistant Treasurer. F. Law; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Chartered Bank Buildings. 356-BURNBANK AND DISTRICT MASONIC -BURNS CLUB: instituted 1926; federated 1926; 80 members; President, Robert G. Hannah; Vice-President, J. Phillips; Secretary, Joseph Stannage, 20 High Blantyre Road, Burnbank, Lanarkshire; Treasurer, Maxwell Sneddon, 10 Purdie Street, Burnbank; Assistant Secre­ tary, Hamilton Jamieson, 144 Glasgow Road, Burnbank; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Masonic Hall on first Thursday every month except June, July and August. 361-MAXWELLTOWN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1926; federated 1926; 65 members; President, George Little; Vice-Presidents, James Dickson and Samuel Burns; Secretary, James Thomson, 11 Glasgow Street, Maxwelltown, Dumfries; Treasurer, W. S. M'Millan, 7 Galloway Street, Maxwelltown, Dumfries; meets in King's Arms Hotel on third Monday of November, December, February, March, and April; Anniversary Dinner, 25th January; Hallowe'en, 31st October. 362-THORNABY AND DISTRICT BURNS CLUB: instituted 1925; federated 1926; 40 members; President, Dr. A. M'Kay; Vice-President, G. S. Beaton; Secretary and Treasurer, R. Stewart, 35 St. Paul's Road, Thornaby-on-Tees. 363--BARROW ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY: instituted 1878; federated 1926; 100 members; President, J. Callander; Vice-Presidents, Dr. A~lan and Dr. J. Li>:ingston; Secretary, Wm. Cowie, 46 Thorn­ dlffe Road, Barrow-m-Furness; Treasurer, R. M. Robertson, Dunedin, James Watt Terrace, Barrow-in-Furness; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Hotel Imperial on 30th November and 25th January. 364--MID-CALDER TAM 0' SHANTER BURNS CLUB: instituted 1926; federated 1926; 33 members; President, John Watson; Vice-Pre­ sident, John Reid; Secretary and Treasurer, Jas. Ballantyne, Main Street, Mid-Calder; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Torphichen Arms Hotel. BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES 193

365-cATRINE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1925; federated 1926; 32 members; HOI). President, John Thomson, J.P.; President, James Meikle; Vice-President, John B. Paterson; Secretary and Treasurer, J. Wallace Paterson, Ayrbank Cottage, Catrine; meets on first Friday of month during winter.

366-LIVERPOOL ROBERT BURNS CLUB: instituted 1925; federated 1926; 200 members; Hon. President, General Sir Ian Hamilton, K.C.B., D.S.O.; President, Archibald Murchie, O.B.E., M.A., B.L.; Secretary, Hamish Rae, 30 Rodney Street, Liverpool; Treasurer, D. C. Wright, Quatre Bras, St. Andrews Road, Bebington; meets in Bluecoat Society of Arts Chambers.

367-DORNOCH BURNS CLUB: instituted 1912; federated 1927; 62 members; President, Charles McHardy; Vice-Presidents, W. D. Munro and Dr. John MacLachlan; Secretaries, R. M. Macdonald and Neil Murray, Dornoch; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; Musical Director, W. H. Innes.

371-DYKEHEAD BURNS CLUB (No.1) : instituted 1878; federated 1927; 25 members; President, Andrew Robertson; Vice-Presidents, Thomas Findlay and David Simpson; Secretary, James Johnston, 36 Clyde Drive, Torbothie, Shotts; Treasurer, James Conner, Shepherds Cottage, Torbothie, Shotts; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; meets in Cross Keys Inn.

372-BAILLIESTON JEAN ARMOUR BURNS CLUB: instituted 1926; federated 1927; 50 members; President, Mrs. J. Lockhart; Vice-President, Mrs. Martin; Secretary, Mrs. G. Lang, 137 Main Street, Bail­ lieston; Treasurer, Mrs. J. Scobbie, 35 Longlea, Baillieston; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; meets in Baillieston Miner's Institute every second Wednesday.

373-RED HILL BURNS CLUB (NATAL, S. AFRICA): instituted 1920; federated 1927; 45 members; President, John S. S. McAllister; Vice-President, R. Scott; Secretary, J. McLennan, 18 Station Ridge Road, Red Hill, Natal, South Africa; Treasurer, R. P. Hardy, 101 Greenwood Park Road, Red Hill, Natal, South Africa; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; meets in Burns Memorial Hall.

374-BROUGHTY CASTLE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1925; federated 1927; 86 members; President, Harry Anderson; Vice-Presidents, Colin Morrison and John R. Dryden; Secretary, James Anderson, 15 Lawrence Street, Broughty Ferry; Treasurer, Wm. Cox Young, 36 Nursery Road, Broughty Ferry; Burns Ohronicle official, W. C. Young, 36 Nursery Road, Broughty Ferry; meets on first Friday of each month.

375-HOLYOKE CALEDONIAN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1926; federated 1926; 54 members; Laird, Charles Lovie; Grieve, Robert Barclay; Steward, Andrew Dougherty; Secretary, Andrew Dougherty, 10 Glen Street, Holyoke, Mass., U.S.A.; Treasurer, James Nicol, 19 Liberty Street, Easthampton, Mass., U.S.A.; Burns Ohronicle official, Treasurer; Henchman, James Gray; Warden, John Burnett; Minstrel, William Dougherty; Piper, Pipe-Major Wilson Mathieson. N 194 BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES

377-KILBffiNIE ROSEBERY BURNS CLUB: instituted 1906; federated 1927; 30 members; President, James McCartney; Vice-President, Henry Mactaggart; Secretary and Treasurer, William Shaw, Corra Linn, Kilbirnie; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Com­ mittee, John McMurdo, John Barclay, Wm. Tod, Robt. F. McIlroy, John McGill, Gteorge Guthrie, James Clark and Alexander Tod; meets in Commercial Hotel on Friday nearest 25th January. 378--EDINBURGH DISTRICT BURNS CLUBS' ASSOCIATION: instituted 1925; federated 1927; 10 clubs; President, W. King Gillies, M.A.(Oxon.), LL.D.; Vice-Presidents, Fred. Belford, M.A., and R. J. Peat, M.A.; Secretary, William MacVey, 44 Dud­ dingston Park, Portobello, Midlothian; Treasurer, Alexander Horne, F.E.LS., 49 Brunstain Road, Joppa, Midlothian; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Leith Burns Club's Room, Quarterly. 38O-FALKffiK CROSS KEYS BURNS CLUB: instituted 1926; federated 1927; 65 members; Hon. President, Captain H. J. Kennard, R.N., D.L.; Hon. Vice-Presidents, Ex-Provost Smith and Fred. Johnston, J.P.; President, John R. Henry; Vice-Presidents, Alexander BaUoch and John Rae; Secretary, David M. Phillips, 15 Cochrane Street, Comely Park, Falkirk; Treasurer, John Rae, Co-operative Buildings, Bainsford, Falkirk; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Council of Management, David Bruce, David McGilchrist, Harry Robertson, Andrew Lapsley and William McIntosh; meets in Cross Keys Inn, Burns Room on last Thursday of each month from September to March. 381--GREATER NEW YORK MASONIC BURNS CLUB: instituted 1927; federated 1927; President, Robert Graham; Vice-Presidents, William G. McMurdo and Archibald McGregor; Secretary, Archibald A. McWilliam, 425 Taylor Avenue, New York, N.Y., U.S.A.; Treasurer, Fenwick W. Ritchie, 752 St. Johns Place, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; C~aplain, William Ritchie; Trustees, James McMurdo, William R. Young, and John W. Forbes; meets in Room 73, Johnston Building, 12 Nevins Street, Brooklyn, on fourth Monday of each month September to June. 382-ELIZABETH (NEW JERSEY) BURNS CLUB: instituted 1926; federated 1927; President, William Williamson; Vice-President, Hugh Sims; Secretary, George A. Robertson, 540 Jackson Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.A.; Treasurer, Alex. M'Lintock, 538 Jackson Avenue; meets in Dahmen's Hall on last Friday of each month. 383--GREENOCK R.N.T.F. HEATHER BURNS CLUB: instituted 1912; federated 1927; 80 members; President, Harry Gourlay; Vice­ President, William Brown; Secretary, Arthur C. E. Lewis, 17 Cardwell Road, Gourock; Financial Secretary, R. Linn; Treasurer, F. Hunter, 2 Adam Street, Gourock; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary. 384---PUMPHERSTON BONNIE DOON BURNS CLUB: instituted 1926 ; federated 1927; 70 members; President, James Dunlop; Vice­ President, Wm. Gray; Secretary, Mrs. Margaret Sibbald, Main Road, Pumpherston, Midcalder; Treasurer, Thos. Stenhouse, 127 Pumpherston, Midcalder; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Committee, Mrs. Kerr, Mrs. Noble, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Reston, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Jenkins, Messrs. Kerr, Smith, Johnston, Linton, Orr and Reston; meets in Institute Hall, monthly. BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES 195

.385--SCOTS WRA RAE BURNS CLUB (BUCRLYVIE): instituted 1914; fede­ rated 1927; 30 members; President, A. G. M. Archibald; Vice­ President, John Graham; Secretary and Treasurer, James Montgomery, Benvue, Buchlyvie, Stirlingshire; Bard, James Montgomery . .387-MARY CAMPBELL LADIES' BURNS CLUB (CAMBUSLANG): instituted 1927; federated 1928; 30 members; President, Mrs. McMenemy; Vice-President, Mrs. A. Taii; Secretary, Mrs. Wm. Tait, 4 Graham's Buildings, Halfway, Cambuslang; Treasurer, Mrs. H. Geater, 18 Gateside Avenue, Halfway, Cambuslang; Assistant­ Treasurer, Mrs. J. Montgomerie; Burns Chronicle official, Secre­ tary; meets in 1.L.P. Hall on alterllilote Tuesdays. 388--KYLE LADIES' BURNS CLUB (STANE): instituted 1920; federlLted 1927; 45 members; President, Mrs. Neilson; Vice-President, Mrs. T. Smith; Secretary, Mrs. Neil, 20 Clive Street, Dykehead, Shotts; Treasurer, Mrs. Paris, 44 Springhill Building, Shotts; Burn8 Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Barr's Hall on Wednesday. 390-MEIKLE EARNOCK JOLLY BEGGARS BURNS CLUB: instituted 1924; federated 1928; 24 members; President, Robert Williams; Vice­ President, John, Hillis; Secretary, Jacob Hadge, 81 Limekiln­ burn Road, Quarter; Treasurer, James Robb, 27 Austin Street, Cadzow; Burns Uhronicle official, Secretary; meets at Meikle Earnock on last Saturday of each month . .391-WATERBURY BURNS CLUB: instituted 1885; fede~ated 1928; 65 members; President, Robert C. Mills; Vice-President, James Gardner; Secretary, James Littlejohn, 29 Coe Street, Waterbury, Conn., U.S.A.; Treasurer, Donald McKellar, 27 Southmayd Road, Waterbury, Conn., U.S.A.; Financial Secretary, James Barr, 26 Coe Street, Waterbury, Conn., U.S.A.; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Foresters Hall; Business Meeting on the fourth Saturday, and Open Meeting on second Saturday of each month. 393-ANNAN LADIES' BURNS CLUB : instituted 1928; federated 1928; 150 members; President, Mrs. Jack M. Lindsay; Vice-President, Mrs. Leitch; Secretary, Mrs. E. 1. Latimer, 9 Addison Place, Annan; Treasurer, Mrs. Irving, Waterfoot Road, Annan; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Ednam Street Hall on third Wednesday of each month from October to March . .398-cOLINTON BURNS CLUB: instituted 1907; federated 1928; 60 members; President, Thomas Fraser Harley; Vice-President, J. Macphail Cant; Secretary, Ned. Anderson, Strenieshill, Wood­ hall Road, Colinton; Treasurer, William Swanson, Grass Valley Cottage, Colinto,n; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Parish Council Hall. .399-ST. RINGANS BURNS CLUB: instituted 1920; federated 1928; 58 members; Hon. President, Dean of Guild John McAllister, J.P. ; Hon. Vice-Presidents, James Jackson, J.P., Bailie William Aitken, and Thomas G. Edgar; President, John Anderson; Vice­ Presiden,t, Andrew Carmichael; Secretary, James Heeps, 7 Borestone Crescent, St. Ninians, Stirling; Treasurer, William Cook, 47 Borestone Crescent, St. Ninians, Stirling; Burns Uhronicle official, Secretary; meets in St. Ninian Tavern on third Saturday of each month from September to March. 196 BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES

400-HADDINGTON BURNS CLUB: instituted 1889; federated 1928; 84 members; President, John Cumming; Vice-President, Peter Hardie; Secretary and Treasurer, R. S. Edington, 25 Court Street, Haddington; Musical Director, Frank Raynor; meets in George Hotel at intervals. 401-BRIG EN' BURNS CLUB (MAXWELLTOWN, DUMFRIES) : instituted 1876; federated 1928; 40 members; President, Councillor Peter W. Smith, J.P.; Vice-Presidents, George S. Bennett and John Wells; Secretary, Peter Meechan, 85 Loreburn Street, Dumfries; Treasurer, Robert M. Wells, 5 Devorgilla Terrace, Maxwelltown, Dumfries; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Auditor, Joseph Fergusson; meets in Salutation Hotel on second Friday of each mOll,th from October to April. 402-HIGHLAND MARY LADIES' BURNS CLUB (HIGH VALLEYFIELD, DUN­ FERMLINE): instituted 1928; federated 1928; 32 members; President, Mrs. James Reid; Vice-President, Mrs. McAllister; Secretary, Mrs. James White, 5 Preston Street, High Valleyfield, N ewmills, Dunfermline; Treasurer, Mrs. James Nicoll, Valley­ field Avenue, High Valleyfield, Newmills, Dunfermline; Burnt! Chronicle official, Mrs. R. Arthur, 10 Grieve Street, Lowvalley­ field, N ewmills, Dunfermline; meets in Mission Hall, N ewmills, every second Wednesday. 403-FRASERBURGH BURNS CLUB: federated 1928; Secretary, A. S. Kelman, Saltoun Chambers, Fraserburgh. 404-WORCESTER AND DISTRICT SCOTTISH SOCIETY: instituted 1924; federated 1928; 79 members; President, J. Hamilton Smith; Vice-Presidents, G. R. Gibson, Dr. A. L. Galbraith, Dr. J. S. Inglis, Dr. G. Mackie, D. Macpherson, T. G. C. Pattieson, J. Ross MacKenzie and Mrs. Whitehead; Secretary, S. K. Sibbald, Tullyallan, Carlton Road, Malvern; Treasurer, J. Downie, 51 Woolhope Road, Worcester; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Messrs. Georges, Ltd.; Burns Dinner at Guildhall on 24th Jall,uary, 1935. 405--THE CALEDONIAN SOCIETY OF SHEFFIELD: instituted 1822; federated 1929; 820 members; Patron, The Duke of Argyll; Pre­ sident, Councillor Ernest S. Graham; Vice-Presidents, D. M. Anderson, R. L. Craig, Dr. J. B. Fisher, A. G. Grant, W. J. Wellwood Ferguson, D. C. Jeffrey, A. Jollie, J. Fraser Johnson, T. V. McNidder and J. T. Rankin; Secretary, W. G. McGregor, 6 Ladysmith Avenue, Sheffield, 7; Treasurer, Frank Buchanan, 74 High Street, Sheffield, 1; Assistant Secretary and Treasurer, Albert Forsyth; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Chaplain, Rev. James Wallace, M.A.; Piper, Duncan Urquhart; meets in Cutlers' Hall and other places twice monthly during the winter. 406-DUBLIN BENEVOLENT SOCIETY OF ST. ANDREW: federated 1929; Secretary, George Moore, F.I.A.A., 102 Grafton Street, Dublin. 407-WINSOME WILLIE BURNS CLUB (KILMARNOCK): instituted 1927; federated 1929; 35 members; President, Andrew Reid; Vice­ President, Alexander M'Inall; Secretary, John Graham, 23 East Netherton Street, Kilmarnock; Treasurer, John Thomson, 3 West Langlands Street; meets in The Waldell, Duke Street. BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES 197

408-DOUGLASDALE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1929; federated 1929; 22 members; President, James Logan; Vice-President, Ninian Gibson; Secretary, W. Wilson, Crosskeys, Douglas, Lanark­ shire; Treasurer, James Donoghue, The Cross, Douglas, Lanark­ shire; meets at Crosskeys first Saturday of each month.

409--STENHOUSEMUIR AND DISTRICT PLOUGH BURNS CLUB: instituted 1928; federated 1928; 195 members; Hon. President, Wm. Steedman; President, James Samuel; Vice-President, Douglas Hendry; Secretary and Treasurer, John Fairlie, Shepherd Cottage, Stenhousemuir; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; meets on last Friday in March and October; and on 26th January.

410-ROYAL MILE BURNS CLUB (EDINBURGH) : instituted 1925; federated 1929; 50 members; President, David Murray; Vice-President, Alexander Scott; Secretary, Alex. Scott, 32 Parsonsgreen Terrace, Edinburgh; Treasurer, John Ferguson, 127 High Street, Edinburgh; Bard, Alex. Scott; meets at 127 High Street on first Monday of month, except June, July and August.

412-GARY BURNS CLUB (GARY, INDIANA, U.S.A.): instituted 1928; federated 1929; 48 members; Hon. President, Dr. Robert Hall; Hon. Vice-President, Wm. Weir; President, Jas. Thomson; Vice­ President, Dr. A. Trevenning Harris; Secretary, Jas. C_ Paterson, 4158 Connecticut Street, Gary, Indiana, U.S.A.; Treasurer, S. MacIlwain, 4380 Washington Street, Gary, Indiana, U.S.A.; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; Master of Ceremonies, John Pearson; meets on first Thursday of each month from September to April.

413-ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY OF SAN FRANCISCO: instituted 1863; federated 1929; 200 members; President, John Craig; Vice­ Presidents, Frederick W. Mackintosh and James W. Smith; Secretary, Thomas C. Hunter, 414 Mason Street, San Francisco; Treasurer, Wm. R. Carswell, 2076 Oakland Avenue, Pudmont Road; Trustees, John McLaren, Wm. Barr, David Duncan, Thos. C. Hunter, and Andrew Caldow; Board of Relief, Geo. Clarkson, James G. Yates, and Geo. St. J. Bremner; meets at 414 Mason Street, San Francisco, on first and third Mondays.

414-DALKEITH FOUNTAIN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1928; federated 1929; 50 members; President, Jas. Brown; Vice-President, William Linton; Secretary, David Richardson, 24 Allan Terrace, Dalkeith, Midlothian; Treasurer, Chas. Dickson, 9 Elmfield Park, Dalkeith, Midlothian; Assistant-Treasurer, William Richardson; Auditors, Thos. McCartney and Harry Little; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; meets in Ship Inn on last Saturday of each month from September to March.

415-AULD BRIG BURNS CLUB (MUSSELBURGH): instituted 1921; fede­ rated 1929; 15 members; President, George Hendry; Vice­ President, William Urquhart; Secretary, John F. Urquhart, 5 Stoneybank Crescent, Musselburgh; Treasurer, George Irvine; meets in Auld Brig .Tavern, Musselburgh, on last Saturday of each month from September to March. 198 BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES

417-BURNLEY AND DISTRICT CALEDONIAN SOCIETY: instituted 1924; federated 1929; 75 members; President, J. T. Brunton; Vice­ Presidents, Messrs. J. K. Currie, F. W. Penney, W. Young, Dr. D. C. Lamont and Dr. T. Snowball; Secretary, Mrs. M. Bruggen, 74 Bank Parade, Burnley; Treasurer, J. K. Currie, 18. Hargreaves Street, Burnley; Burnlt Chronicle official, Secretary; meets at 18 Hargreaves Street.

418-SKEGNESS SCOTTISH SOCIETY: instituted 1928; federated 1929; 70 members; President, Major F. Conway Gordon; Vice· Presidents, J. Orr Armour, Miss Nlmmo, Dr. T. R. Wilson, Dr. D. Frazer Menzies and J. S. Leslie; Secretary, Wm. A. E. Ross, Bel Sito, 232 Drummond Road, Skegness, Lincolnshire; Treasurer, Miss P. H. Armour, Lynwood, Drummond Road, Skegness, Lincoln­ shire; B1¥Tns Chronicle official, Secretary; Committee, Mrs. C. Kay, Miss E. M. Dixon, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Spendlove, Mr. Ewan and Mr. Loudon; Annual Meeting in March.

419-DIINNY AND DUNipA~ BURNS CLUB: instituted 1927; federated 1929; 40 members; President, David Goodsir; Vice-President, George Stark; Secretary, Lawrence Stocks, 192 Stirling Street, Dunipace, Denny; Treasurer, Wm. MacKenzie, 125 Stirling St!"eet... Denny; meets in Royal Oak Hotel on last Friday of month.

421-ARROCHAR AND TARBET BURNS CLUB: instituted 1929; federated 1930; 41 members; President, Arthur D. McIntyre; Vice­ Presiden~ Sam McCrorie; Secretary, William Marshall, School­ house, Tarbet, Dumbartonshire; Treasurer, Rev. R. D. E. Stevenson, The Manse, Tarbet; Burns Chronicle official, Secre­ tary; Committee, C. J. T. Macfarlan, Robt. Macfarlan, John Lindsay, John Galbraith, Thos. Campbell and Jas. Anderson, meets III The Manse, Tarbet; and tn Tarbet Hotel.

422-BRANTB'ORD A~ DISTRICT BURNS CLUB: instituted 1928; federated 1929; 40 members; President, John M. Campbell; Vice·Presi­ dent, Robert Clark; Secretary, Mrs. Stirling, Glenhyrst, Ava Road, Brantfdrd, Ontario; Treasurer, Alex. Richardson, 75 Grand River Avenue; meets in Burns Club Headquarters on first and third Fridays of month.

424-cAMBUSLANG TAM 0' SRANTER BURNS CLUB: instituted 1928 ; federated 1929: 25 members; President, Dougal Harper; Vice­ President, William McLean; Secretary and Treasurer, George McLellan, 17 Park Street, Cambuslang; BurnB Chronicle official, Secretary; Bard, Robert Tait; meets in Ingleneuk Club, Half­ way, Cambuslang.

425-LOOHORE EX-SERVICEMEN'S BURNS CLUB: Secretary, A. D. Rankin, Rosebank Cottages, Ballingry, Lochore, Fife. 426-SAUOHIB BURNS CLUB: instituted 1929; federated 1929; 75 members; President, James Wallace; Vice-President, Andrew Sneddon; Secretary and Treasurer, Thomas M. E. Patterson, Greenview, 46a Whins Road, Alloa; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Sanchie Public Hall, monthly from September to March. BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES 199

427-GOREBRIDGE GLENCAlRN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1928; federated 1930; 60 members; President Alexander Reid; Vice-President, George Littlejohn; Secretary, John Kennedy, The Moss Cottages, Gorebridge; Treasurer, James Watson, c/o Mrs. Sinton, Oak Cottage, Loanhead; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in The Inn on alternate Saturdays.

428-cHRYSTON BURNS CLUB: instituted 1924; federated 1930; 36 members; President, David Jackson; Vice-President, James Fyfe; Secretary and Treasurer, Andrew Duncan, Millbrae Road, Chryston; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Masonic Hall, Muirhead.

429-BATHGATE JOLLY BEGGARS BURNS CLUB: instituted 1929; federated 1930; 40 members; President, B. Murray; Vice-Presidents, Ex­ Bailie Anderson, A. Fleming, J. F. Millar and R.. Sherriff; Secretary and Treasurer, John Renwick, 8 Scott Terrace, Bath­ gate; Chairman, A. B. Ritchie; Vice-Chairman, Jas. Sherriff; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Bathgate Inn on first Monday of each month.

430-GOUROCK BURNS CLUB: instituted 1887; federated 1929; 100 members; President, John Anderson; Vice-Presidents, George Webster and Dan. Ferguson; Secretary, F. Theodore Tarbet, 11 Bath Street, Gourock; Treasurer, W. A. Thomson; Burna Chronicle official, Secretary; Auditors, Captain A. Webster and D. V. Reid; Director of Music, H. G. Cross; meets in Gamble Institute.

431--INVERKIP BURNS CLUB: instituted 1907; federated 1930; 30 mem­ bers; President, John Broadfoot; Vice-President, John M'Farlane, M.A.; Secretary, Alex. Murdoch, Ferguson Place, Inverkip; Treasurer, Wm. G. Ford, Woodend, Inverkip; meets in Inverkip Hotel monthly.

432-WINCHBURGH LEA RIG BURNS CLUB: instituted 1930; federated 1930; 85 members; Hon. Presidents, John Armour and Dr. J. Fraser Orr; Hon. Vice-President, John Black; President, James Tripney; Vice-President, George Johnston; Secretary, Robert Meikle, 20 Meadow Park, Winchburgh, West Lothian; Treasurer, James Munn, Station Road, Winchburgh, West Lothian; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in British Legion Hall on last Thursday of each month.

434-HAMILTON (ONTARIO) ROBERT BURNS CLUB: instituted 1928; federated 1930; 144 members; President, John Hunter; Vice­ Presidents, Geo. Green and Ald. John Mitchell; Secretary, Robt. Marshall, 202 Wentworth Street, N., Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Treasurer, Wm. Lang; meets at I.O.O.F. Temple, Gore Street, and C.O.O.F. Hall, Wentworth Street, Hamilton.

435--AYR TAM O· 8HANTER BURNS CLUB: instituted 1906; federated 1930; President, John M. Chapel; Vice-Presidents, Robert Thomson and Bailie W. Ross; Secretary and Treasurer, Henry Baxter, 11 Rozelle Cottages, Maybole Road, Ayr; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Ayr Arms Hotel, quarterly. 200 BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES

436---WALNEY JOLLY BEGGARS LADIES' BURNS CLUB: instituted 1930; federated 1930; 56 members; President, Mrs. Armstrong; Vice­ President, Mrs. Bruce; Secretary, Mrs. L. Coxon, 32 Dover Street, Walney, Barrow-in-Furness; Treasurer, Mrs. Kelly; Burn8 ChTonicle official, Secretary; Committee, Mrs. Thorburn, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. McMahon, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Gorbutt and Mrs. Flood; meets in Central Halls every Thursday. 437-DUMFRIES LADIES' BURNS CLUB No.1: instituted 1930; federated 1930 ; 85 members; President, Mrs. R. W. Crosbie; Past President, Miss M. M. McBurnie; Vice· President, Mrs. McCloskie; Secretary, Mrs. A. G. Bonn, 93 Irish Street, Dumfries; Treasurer, Mrs. Iris Jardine, 22 Market Street, Dumfries; Burn8 Chronicle official, Mrs. Millar, Ellengowan Hotel, Dumfries; meets in Corona Restaurant on second Tues­ day of each month. 438-cHESTERFIELD AND DISTRICT CALEDONIAN ASSOCIATION: instituted 1910; federated 1930; 224 members; President, Dr. G. Robertson Lipp; Vice-Presidents, A. V. Smart and Dr. A. M. Duthie; Secretary, Rev. Douglas W. Robson, B.D., West Lawn, 47 Newbold Road, Chesterfield; Treasurer, Mrs. F. W. Broom, The Weald, Whitecotes Lane, Chesterfield; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Auditors, Mr. ChaJllin and Coun. D. D. Hogg; Chaylain, Rev. Douglas W. Robson, B.D.; Steward, Robert Pau ; meets at various times and places. 439--BARNSLEY AND DISTRICT CALEDONIAN SOCIETY: instituted 1930; federated 1930; 100 members; Patron, The Right Hon. Sir Wm. Sutherland, K.C.B., P.C.; President, T. Davidson Cook, F.S.A.Scot.; Vice-Presidents, Jean H. Ritchie, M.B., Ch.B., and John R. McEwan; Secretary, John MacKay, Cleve­ land, Honeywell Lane, Barnsley; Treasurer, R. Wallace, 121 Dodworth Road, Barnsley; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Auditors, R. Stewart and J. Fleming; meets monthly. 441-THE TEMPLE BURNS CLUB (SHOTTS):· instituted 1930; federated 1930; 34 members; President, Wm. C. Graham; Vice-Pre­ sidents, Wm. C. Dron, R. P. Muir, and Mrs. H. Whitefield; Secretary, Wm. Stevenson, 10 Greenwood Street, Shotts; Trea­ surer, Thos. Hamilton, 48 Station Road, Shotts; Burns ChTonicle official, Secretary; meets in Shotts Masonic Temple on second Wednesday of each month from October to March. 442-PENlCUIK AND DISTRICT BURNS CLUB: instituted 1929; federated 1930; 100 members; Hon. Presidents, Sir Joseph Dobbie and Provost Alexander Cowan; President, William M. Watt; Vice­ President, Adam Robb; Secretary and Treasurer, Richard M. Young, Eskvale Cottages, Penicuik; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Masonic Hall. 443--VICTORIA (B.C.) BURNS CLUB: instituted 1922; federated 1931; 489 members; President, W. A. Jameson; Vice-President, G. C. Grant; Secretary, E. M. Whyte, 155 Rendall Street, Victoria, B.C.; Assistant Secretary, MISS M. Stewart; Treasurer, J. A. Dewar, Room 110 Woolworth Building, Douglas Street, Victoria, B.C.; Burn8 Chronicle official, Secretary; Bard, W. H. Cochrane; Piper, Donald Cameron; Librarian, Donald S. Cameron; meets in Chamber of Commerce Auditorium on second Tuesday of each month from September to April. BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES 201

444-SWANSEA AND WEST WALES CALEDONIAN SOCIETY: instituted 1922; federated 1931; 148 members; President, Captain Andrew Fletcher of Saltoun; Vice-Presidents, J. M. Morris, M.B., D.P.H., J. R. Young, H. McG. Paton, W. F. Gibb and D. G. Kydd; Secretary and Treasurer, James Smith, C.A., Midland Bank Buildings, Castle Grant, Swansea; BurnB Chronicle official, Secretary; Auditors, T:. B. Brown, C.A.; Chapla~n, Rev. J. McKee, B.A.; PhysiClan, Murdo N. McLame, M.B., Ch.B.(Glas.); Piper, Donald McK. Ketchen; meets in Y.M.<;l.A. Rooms on third week of each month from October to AprIl.

445-BUXTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY BURNS CLUB: instituted 1927; federated 1931; 80 members; President, S. Knight Gibson, L.D.S.; Secretary, W. J. W. Hamill, Glencorse, Brown Edge, Buxton; Treasurer, James Eaton, Wyefield, Macclesfield Road, Buxton; Burn8 Chronicle official, Secretary; Librarian, Wm. McWilliam; meets at various hotels, twice monthly, September­ March.

446-HEREFORDSHIRE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1910; federated 1931; 85 members; Hon. Member, John Masefield; President, Dr. J. R. Bulman; Vice-Presidents, Dr. Wm. Ainslie and Dr. A. Middleton Brown; Secretary and Treasurer, J. S. Willox, 15 Breinton Road, Hereford; Burn8 Chronicle official, Secretary.

447-MOUNTAIN DAISY BURNS CLUB (COWDENBEATH): instituted 1931; federated 1931; 70 members; President, Mrs. Cowie; Vice­ President, Mrs. Robertson; Secretary, Mrs. Watson, 289 Sten­ house Street, Cowdenbeath; Treasurer, Mrs. Simpson, Broad Street, Cowdenbeath; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Masonic Hall each alternate Monday.

448--FALLIN BURNS CLUB: Secretary, David Blyth, Gothenburg Build­ ings, Fallin, Stirlingshire.

449-WELLINGTON (NEW ZEALAND) BURNS CLUB: federated 1931; Secre­ tary, A. F. Dickson, G.P.O. Box 626, Wellington, New Zealand.

450-HAMILTON CRONIES' BURNS CLUB: instituted 1930; federated 1931; 44 members; President, Thomas F. MacMillan; Vice-Presi­ dents, John Paterson and Robert Forsyth; Secretary, Alexander Robert, 26 Muir Street, Hamilton; Treasurer, Joe. M. Faulkner, jun., 16 Windmill Road, Hamilton; BurnB Chronicle official, Treasurer; Auditor, Wm. B. Small; Stewards, Thos. Muir and James Hanford; meets at 1 McGhie Street, Hamilton, on first Monday in each month.

451-KIRKMAHOE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1924; federated 1931; 62 members; President, J. W. Campbell; Vice-President, J. M. Fisher; Secretary and Treasurer, R. D. Munro, Duncow School­ House, Kirkmahoe, Dumfries; BurnB Chronicle official, Secre­ tary; Committee, A. Dalziel, W. Dickson, T. Corrie, J. Kirkpatrick, W. Watret and R. Marshall; meets in Duncow Hall on second Friday of each month from November to March. 202 BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES

452-AUCHTERDERRAN BONNIE JEAN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1929 ; federated 1931; 50 members; President, Mrs. J. Johnstone; Vice-President, Mrs. J. Fleming; Secretary, Mrs. B. Drylie, Wilson Place, Station Road, Cardenden, Fife; Treasurer, Mrs. W. Hepburn, 14 Woodend Park, Cardenden, Fife; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Lesser Hall every second Monday.

453-NORTH-EASTERN BURNS CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA, LADIES' AUXILIARY; instituted 1927; federated 1932; 78 members; President, Mrs. G. Robbin; Vice-President, Mrs. Marion Hunter; Secretary, Mrs. Catherine Thomson, 4817 Hawthorne Street, Philadelphia; Financial Secretary, Mrs. Dempster; Treasurer, Mrs. Condie, 4844 Levick Street, Philadelphia; Burns Chronicle official, Secre­ tary; Conductor, Mrs. Wilson; Sergeant at Arms, Mrs. C. Mullholand; Pianist, Sister Irving; meets in Lighthouse on third Thursday of each month.

454-ROTHERHAM AND DISTRICT SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION: instituted 1925 i federated 1931; 145 members; President, J. G. Thomson; Vice­ Presidents, J. C. Mackenzie, J. M. Henderson and D. Russell; Secretary, Robt. Reid, Tankersley House, Broom Lane, Rother­ ham; Treasurer, J. C. Mackenzie, Haunby, Boswell Street, Rotherham; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary.

455-BELFAST BURNS ASSOCIATION: instituted 1931; federated 1931; 200 members; President, Robert Andrew, M.P.S.l.; Vice-Presidents, T. Forbes, Rev. A. Wylie Blue, Mrs. Kinnear and J. Scott; Secretary, T. M. Riddell, 16 Donegall Square South, Belfast; Treasurer, A. McSaveny, 20 Wellington Place, Belfast; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Thompson's Restaurant, October to March. 456-TltOON MASONIC BURNS CLUB: instituted 1931; federated 1932; 61 members; President, Robt. B. Manson; Vice-President, John Manson; Secretary, William Wallace, 94 St. Meddans Street, Troon; Treasurer, Adam McFadzean, Glenard, Logan Drive, Troon; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Masonic Hall. 457-KINGLASSIE LADIES' HIGHLAND MARY No.2 BURNS CLUB: instituted 1932; federated 1932; 25 members; President, Mrs. Laidlaw i Vice-President, Mrs. Pearson; Secretary, Mrs. R. Cross, 8 Colliery Cottages, Kinglassie, Fifeshire; Treasurer, Mrs. J. Ritchie, 19 Second Street, Kinglassie, Fifeshire; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Ex-Servicemen's Club every Monday. 458-THE STONEHAVEN (FATHERLAND) BURNS CLUB: instituted ; federated 1932; members; Hon. Presidents, The Rt. Hon. Lord Stonehaven, C.M.G., D.S.O., and Ex-Provost Charles Burns; President, Chief Constable Robert Mitchell; Vice-Presidents, Rev. Dr. J. B. Burnett, B.D., Robert Mitchell, W. McConachie and A. J. Scrimgeur; Secretary and Treasurer, Thomas Jamie, Ronile, Bath Street; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Com­ mittee, Ex-Police Judge R. Taylor, Ex-Bailie James Watson, Ex-Police Judge G. F. Mowat, R. L. Callan, Ex-Bailie P. B. MJlrray, David Waldie, Robert Burness, J. W. Burness, John Milne, William Smith, Mrs. Robert Mitchell and Mrs. D. Pithie. BURNS CLUBS AND SOOTTISH SOCIETIES 203

459-cOWDENBEATH WEST END JOLLY BEGGARS BURNS CLUB: instituted 1931; federated 1931; 44 members; President, Wm. Duncan; Vice-Presidents, R. Low and A. Cuthbert; Secretary, Councillor J. Stenhouse, 111 Broad Street, Cowdenbeath, Fife; Treasurer, R. Walker, 6 Glenburn Place, Cowdenbeath; Burns Ohronicle official, John Bell; Bard, A. Forbes; meets in Park House Tavern on alternate Saturdays. 46O--NEW CUMNOCK JOLLY BEGGARS BURNS CLUB: Secretary, Stewart Clark, Craigard, New Cumnock. 461-LEICESTER CALEDONIAN SOCIETY: instituted 1877; federated 1932; 196 members; President, A. L. Macleod, M.A., M.B., C.M.(Glas.); Vice-Presidents, A. Lorrimer, J. Nichol and R. L. Oates; Secretary, Donald Cumming, Altyre, Braunstone Lane, Leicester; Treasurer, G. F. Reynolds, 144 Mere Road, Leicester; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; meets in Grand Hotel on second Thursday of each month. 462-CHELTENHAM SCOTTISH SOCIETY: instituted 1930; federated 1932; 180 members; President, Dr. David Clow; Vice-Presidents, R. McLaren and Ian Yeaman; Secretary, Mrs. J. E. Webster, Handley Cross, Cheltenham; Treasurer, A. Milne, Fairlands, Leckhampton Road, Cheltenham; Burns Ohronicle official, Secre· tary; meets in Queen's Hotel on St. Andrews Day, Burns Night, and other dates. 463-KIRKFORD BONNIE JEAN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1932; federated 1932; 26 members; President, George McGhee; Vice-Presidents, John Stark and Archibald Cook; Secretary, John Hughes, 30 Foulford Place, Cowdenbeath; Treasurer, William Low, Kirk­ ford Tavern, Kirkford, Cowdenbeath; Burns Ohronicle official, Treasurer; meets in Kirkford Tavern every Saturday. 464-YAKIMA VALLEY BURNS CLUB (YAKIMA, WASHINGTON): President, John Dobie; Vice-President, Dan Campbell; Secretary, George F. McWhirter, 112 East F. Street, Yakima, Washington; Treasurer, William Tweedie. 465-ATLANTA SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION (GEORGIA): instituted 1912; federated 1932; 39 members; Past-Chief, H. C. Reid; President, Hugh Crawford; Vice-Presidents, James Stark and James Livmgstone; Secretary> Jno. G. Ness, 3439 N. Fulton Avenue, Hapeville, Georgia, U.S.A.; Treasurer, A. A. Craig, 795 Lee Street, Atlanta, Ga., U.S.A.; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; Directors, Jno. Os.man! K. McKenzie ~nd A: L. Stark; Ch;aplalD, A. S. Taylor; HIstorIan, Wm. PurdIe; PIper, J. D. DIckson; meets in Burns Cottage, Atlanta, on thIrd Friday of each month; Annual Meeting on 12th March. 466--DYKEHEAD AFTON WATER LADIES' BURNS CLUB: President, Mrs. J. Haddow; Vice-President, Mrs. A. Scott; Secretary, Mrs. Stewart, 171 Shotts Kirk Road, Dykehead, Shotts; Treasurer, Mrs. A. Cruickshanks. 467-GILBERTFIELD HIGHLAND MARY LADIES' BURNS CLUB (CAMBUSLANG) : President, Mrs. Russell; Vice-President, Mrs. McBride; Secre­ tary, Mrs. J. Hardie, 72 Overton Street, Halfway, Cambuslang; Treasurer, Mrs. Napier. 204 BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES

468-mGH BLANTYRE BURNS CLUB: federated 1932; President, John D. Chalmers; Vice· President, James Sneddol\; Secretary, William Henderson, 226 Glasgow Road, Blantyre; Treasurer, John Sorbie, Stonefield Road, Blantyre; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Masonic Hall on first Saturday of each month.

469-DENNY CROSS BURNS CLUB: instituted 1932; federated 1932; 40 members; Hon. Presidents, John Herd and R. Roy; Hon. Members, Rev. J. Gourlay and P. Auchinachie; President, Leonard G. Robertson; Vice· President, Alexander J. Moodie; Secretary, James C. Reid, 18 Wallace Crescent, Denny; Treasurer, James Hunter, Hall Street, Denny; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Committee, R. Kay, R. Morland, R. HUD,ter, J. Wilson and J. Craig; meets in Railway Hotel, monthly.

470-ST. GILES' BURNS CLUB (ELGIN) : instituted 1923; federated 1932; 100 members; President, Donald Innes, M.A.; Vice-President, Councillor Robt. Farquhar; Secretary and Treasurer, Pipe Major D. B. MathiesoD" D.C.M., 30 Braemoriston Road, Bishop­ mill, Elgin; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Auditors, Adam Arnott and Alex. Gordon; Bard, George Robb; Pianist, Ian Sim; meets in Gordon Arms on 25th January and 30th November (Ladies' Night); Poor Children's Outing 12th July; Annual General Meeting is held in March.

471-ROSE OF GRANGE BURNS CLUB (BO'NESS): Secretary and Burna Chronicle official, John Lapsley, 7 Dugald Stewart Avenue, Bo'ness.

472-RENFREWSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF BURNS CLUBS: instituted 1929; federated 1932; President, Wm. Adam; Vice-President, H. Thomson and H. Currie; Secretary and Treasurer, Arthur C. E. Lewis, 17 Cardwell Road, Gourock; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Executive meets quarterly; Association as necessary.

473-MELBOURNE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1931; federated 1933; 35 members; President, J. Roy Stevens; Vice-Presidents, Jas. T. Picken and John Ash; Secretary and Treasurer, Jas. C. Ferguson, 9 May Road, Toorak, Melbourne, Victoria; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Director of Ceremonies, Thos. Murray; Committee, Chas. A. Stewart and Jack White; meets in Hardware Club on second Wednesday of each month.

474-STEWARTS AND LLOYDS (BRITISH) BURNS CLUB (COATBRIDGE): instituted 1925; federated 1933; 60 members; President, James Liddell; Vice-President, Sydney Vanstone; Secretary, James Craig, British Tube Works, Coatbridge; Treasurer, James Rennie, 183 Dundyvan Road, Coathridge; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Brown's Tea Rooms; Annual Dinner on 27th January, 1935.

475-TWEEDDALE LADIES' BURNS CLUB (PEEBLES): instituted 1932; federated 1933; 50 members; President, Mrs. C. C. Turnbull; Vice-President, Mrs. R. Nicholson; Secretary, Mrs. E. Smith, 21 St. Andrews Road, Peebles; Treasurer, Mrs. G. Davidson, Bridgegate; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets in Messrs. Wilson and Lane's Cross Tea Rooms, every second Thursday. BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES 205

476--BORDER CITIES BURNS CLUB (ONTARIO): Secretary and BUT". Chronicle official, James JohnstoQ, 258 Curry Avenue, Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

477-BELLAHOUSTON BURNS CLUB (GLASGOW) : instituted 1929.: federated 1933; 135 members; President, William Dick; Vice-President, Archibald Gardner; Secretary, Miss Janet H. Frame, 207 Paisley Road West, Glasgow, S.W.1; Treasurer, Mrs. D. H. Graham, 57 Clifford Street, Glasgow, S.W.1; Burn8 Chronicle official, Miss Elizabeth Shaw, 6 Angus Place, Cardonald, Glasgow, S.W.2; Auditors, Mrs. J. M. Welsh and Alexander McKay; Director of Music, F. Watson; meets in Orange Hall, Lorne Street, on third Thursday of each month.

478-BONNIE DOON LADIES' BURNS CLUB (KELTY AND BLAIRADAM): instituted 1933; federated 1933; 40 members; President, Mrs. Thos. Pryde; Vice-President, Mrs. A. Richardson; Secretary, 2'-frs. Thos. Penman, 30 Dewar Place, Kelty; Treasurer, Mrs. John Norris, Grevesland Terrace, Kelty; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Committee, Mrs. Philipps, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. :\fiehie, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Low, Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. R. Richardson, and Mrs. Greer; meets in Pleasance Gothenburg Hall every Tuesday.

479--QUEEN OF THE SOUTH LADIES' BURNS CLUB (MAXWELLTOWN, DUMFRIES) : instituted 1932; federated 1933; 80 members; Pre­ sident, Mrs. A. Harkness; Vice-President, Mrs. M. M. Martin; Secretary, Miss Catherine Gillespie, 12 Crathie Avenue, Dumfries; Treasurer, Miss Kelly, 17 Assembly Street, Dumfries; Burns Chronicle official, Mrs. D. Simpson, 2 King Street, Maxwelltown; meets in Corona Restaurant on first Thursday of each mOI\th.

480-GLENCAffiN BURNS CLUB OF CORNWALL (FALMOUTH): instituted 1923; federated 1933; 100 members; President, Major L. G. Campbell; Vice-Presidents, Dr. Blackwood and Rev. W. F. Kirk, M.A.; Secretary, J. A. Donald, L.D.S., R.C.S., Glencairn, Falmouth; Treasurer, J. B. Carmichael, 47 Lemon Street, Truro; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Treasurer of Memorial Fund, M. G. Rosser, Westminster Bank, Falmouth: meets in Falmouth Hotel on 25th January.

481-THE LONDON AYRSHffiE SOCIETY: instituted 1897; federated 1933; 1124 members; President, Prof. Alexander Fleming, F.R.C.S.; Vice-President, Lady Arrol; Secretary, Alexander Belch, 9 Victoria Street, London, S.W.1: Assistant Secretary, Wm. Watson: Social Secretary, John J. Campbell; Assistant Social Secretary, Robert Goldie; Treasurer, Hew C. Hedderwick, Trafalgar Buildings, 1 Charing Cross, London, S. W.1; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary.

482-BRIG 0' DOON LADIES' BURNS CLUB (DEAL): instituted federated 1933; 20 members; President, Mrs. Gorrie; Vice­ President, Mrs. Kirk; Secretary, Mrs. Low, 4 Crompton Terrace, Station Road, Upper Walmer, Deal; Treasurer, Mrs. Skelding, 176 Downs Road, Lower Walmer, Deal; Burn3 Chronicle official, Secretary. 206 BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES

483-STEVENSTON THISTLE AND ROSE MASONIC BURNS CLUB: instituted ; federated 1933; 40 members; President, Bro. Joseph Clark; Vice· President, Bro. James Wyllie; Secretary, Bro. Thomas Sandford, 37 Boglemart Street, Stevenston; Treasurer, Bro. Sam Morrison, Lora, Eglinton Place, Saltcoats; Burn. Ohronicle official, Secretary.

484-SHEDDENS LADIES' BURNS CLUB: instituted 1931; federated 1933; 20 members; President, Sister Alex. Ritchie; Vice· President, Sister James Jack; Secretary, Sister J. Donaldson, 36 Dunkeld Street, Newbank, Glasgow, E.1; Treasurer, Sister E. Brownlee, 8 McEwan Street, Parkhead, Glasgow, E.1; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; meets at 1297 Gallowgate, fortnightly.

485-cAMELON BURNS CLUB: federated 1934; Hon. President, Wm. Haddow; Hon. Vice-Presidents, John Haddow and James Doak; President, Geo. Strang; Vice-Presidents, D. Connell and Geo. Wilson; Secretary and Treasurer, Wm. Nimmo, 15 Wall Street, Camelon; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; Committee, P. McMain, Wm. Lonie, D. Hunter, J. Laing and J. Fotheringham.

486-JEAN ARMOUR BURNS CLUB (STEELEND, FIFE): federated 1934; President, Mrs. Duffin; Vice-President, Mrs. Morgan; Secre­ tary, Mrs. T. Penman, 4 Woodside Terrace, Steelend, Dunferm­ line; Treasurer, Mrs. Pallan; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; Committee, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Mellon, Mrs. Henderson and Mrs. Orr; Bardess, Mrs. Wands.

487-GATESIDE BURNS CLUB (AffiDRIE): federated 1934; 26 members; Hon. Presidents, Ex-Bailie Bonner, Ex-Bailie Dempster and James Gillan; President, J. L. Muir; Vice-President, Jas. McIlwraith; Secretary, Robert L. Miller, 20 Drumgelloch Street, Airdrie; Treasurer, Daniel Manson; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; Auditors, Messrs. Buchan and Gillan; Com­ mittee; J. Dempster, S. Smith, A. Martin, T. Strain, G. Francis, A. McSkimming and J. Sangster; meets in West End Bar.

488-KILMARNOCK BURNS FELLOWSHIP: instituted 1934; federated 1934; Hon. Vice-President, James Dunlop; President, Peter M. Irving; Vice-President, Alex. C. Gilmour; Secretary and Treasurer, John M. Beattie, 56 Turnberry Drive, Kilmarnock; Burn3 Ohronicle official, Secretary; Auditors, John T. Reid and John M. Irving; Committee, Robt. Miller, Wm. Rodie, Thos. Morren, John Coupland, James Gallacher, Alex. McCracken, James Bomphray and Hugh Orr.

489--THE CLARINDA BURNS CLUB (EDINBURGH): instituted 1934 ; federated 1934; 36 members; President, John Trotter, M.A., D.Sc., F.C.S., F.I.C.; Vice-President, Chas. Donaldson; Secre­ tary, A. Wilson, 10 Shandon Crescent, Edinburgh; Treasurer, A. Stenhouse, 6 Liberton Gardens, Edinburgh; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; Committee, Chas. Macdonald, A. Macdonald, R. Gibson, John MacLean, W. Law, F. S. Gosley and John C. Henderson; meets in Club Rooms, 42 Buccleuch Street, on first Monday of each month from October to April. BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH I:lOCIETIES 207

490-SEAHAM HARBOUR SCOTIA BURNS CLUB: instituted 1932; federated 1934; 20 members; President, W. Hyslop; Vice-Presidents, R. Murray and J. Smith; Secretary, J_ Bowman, 3 Ross Street, Seaham Harbour; Treasurer, G. W. Henderson, Northumber­ land Arms, Seaham Harbour; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Committee, J. Galloway, T_ Naisbet, J. Brown and J. Haswell; meets in Northumberland Arms.

491-LOCHMABEN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1934; federated 1934; 20 members; President, Wm. Lammie; Secretary and Treasurer, George E. McArdle, Jeanville, Lochmaben; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Committee, David S. Lindley, Frederick Robison, Frederick Be'attie, John Paisley, senr., .James Johnstone, Robert Rankine and George McCall; meets in King's' Arms Hotel on last Friday of each month from October to April.

492-HARROW AND DISTRICT CALEDONIAN SOCIETY: instituted 1928; federated 1934; 370 members; President, James McCulloch; Vice-President, David Fairley; Secretary, A. H. Grieve, 19 Wellesley Road, Harrow, Middlesex; Treasurer, R. G. C. Barbour, 11 Northumberland Road, Harrow, Middlesex; Burns Chronicle official, J. R. Crawford, Bedlormie, Elm Avenue, Eastcote, Middlesex.

493-AKRON BURNS CRONIES (OHIO, U_s.A.) : federated 1934; President, R. U. Melville; Vice-President, Robert Denholm; Secretary, J. L. Tweed, 210 Second National Building, Akron, Ohio, U.S.A.; Treasurer, Mrs. William Murray; Publicity, Mrs. William Murray; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary_

494-MOTHERWELL UNITED SERVICES BURNS CLUB: instituted ; federated 1934; 60 members; Hon. Presidents, Lord Hamilton of Dalzell and Major Mackay; President, Robert K. Hamilton; Vice-President, Andrew Fraser; Secretary, Geoffrey Plumb, 41 Waverley Terrace, Motherwell; Treasurer, John Ormiston, ·Glen­ cairn Street, Motherwell; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Committee, William Clark, James Brown, Alfred Beck, Thomas Wilson, James Drummond, Arch. McNeil, Alex. Hogg, Henry Stewart, William Haddow and James Grieve; meets at Airbles Road monthly, from October to March.

495-BAGHDAD CALEDONIAN SOCIETY: instituted 1922; federated 1934; 70 members; President, G. A. D. Ogilvie-Forbes, C.M.G.; Vice­ President, Air Vice-Marshal C. S. Burnett, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O.; Secretary, K. R. Munro, c/o Andrew Weir and Co., Rewaq Street, Baghdad, Iraq; Treasurer, T. S. D. Brown, c/o The Eastern Bank, Baghdad; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Committee, James Strachan, Group Captain J. McCrae, K. R. Munro, D. W. Cameron, D. McL. MacKenzie, H. L. Gordon and Sqr. Ldr. Farquhar Gordon.

496-THE AULD HOOSE BURNS CLUB, KIRKTON, BURNTISLAND: instituted 1931; federated 1934; President, Ex-Provost Kinninmonth; Vice-President, Donald Gow; Secretary and Treasurer, Thomas Chalmers, Cemetery Lodge, Burntisland; Burns Chronicle official, Secretary; Auditors, Wm. Bissett and Wm. Scobie; Committee, John Ross, John Geddes, A. Blyth, David Weir, John Swan, A. Forrester, R. Laing and Wm. Murphy. 208 BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES

497-ST. ANDREW BURNS CLUB (WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND): instituted ; federated 1934; President, Robert Hogg; Vice­ Presidents, J. G. MacKenzie and J. B. Thomson; Secretary, Jas. Torrance, c/o The Public Trust Office, Wellington; Treasurer, M. G. Nasmith; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; Auditor, J. L. Steel; Committee, A. HogS, Geo. Lauchlan, W. E. Boyd, Miss C. Shanks, Miss C. McKmnon, Mrs. A. Hogg and Mrs. Torrance; meets at 125 Willis Street on third Monday of each month.

49B-FLINT BURNS CLUB (MICHIGAN, U.S.A.) : federated 1934; President, George Macgregor; Vice-President, Clement Watson; Secretary, Robert H. Weir, 1742 Nebraska Avenue, Flint, Michigan, U.S.A.; Treasurer, James Smith, 2214 Ohio Avenue, Flint, Michigan, U.S.A.; Burns Ohronicle official, Secretary; Auditors, James Russell and John S. Yuille; Parliamentarian, Robert Seaton; meets monthly.

499-wINCHBURGH JOLLY BEGGARS BURNS CLUB: instituted 1932; federated 1934; 50 members; Hon. Presidents, Dr. P. Stewart and J. Peutherer, J.P.; President, A. Murray; Vice· President, Mrs. McCleary; Secretary and Treasurer, Miss Margaret Murray, 29 Abercorn Place, Winchburgh; Burns Ohronicle official, Secre­ tary; meets on second Thursday of each month.

500-NllW CUMNOCK BURNS CLUB: instituted 1924; federated 1934; 60 members; President, A. W. Mackay, B.Sc.; Vice· President, William Kerr; Secretary and Treasurer, Dr. William Edgar, Oakdene, New Cumnock, Ayrshire.

160-WHITBURN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1906; federated 1906; 58 members; President, William Clark; Vice-President, Frank M'Gregor; Secretary, James W. Sangster, 22 Redmill Cottages, Whitburn; Bard, James R. Thomson; meets in Cross Tavern on first Saturday of each month. ALPHABETICAL LIST OF CLUBS ON THE ROLL, 1935.

No. No. 40 Aberdeen 337 Buckhaven 466 Afton Water Ladies 331 Buffalo 20 Airdrie 356 Burnbank and District 493 Akron Cronies 417 Burnley Caledonian Soc. 118 Alba.ny 261 Burns Anniversary 2 Alexandria 295 Burns House, Ltd. 252 Allowa.y 112 Burns Howff (Dumfries) 309 Anna.n 445 Buxton Caledonian Soo. 393 -- Ladies 355 Cl

No. No. 10 Dumbarton 225 Helensburgh 226 Dumfries 446 Herefordshire 437 -- Ladies No.1 468 High Blantyre 14 Dundee 402 Highland Mary Ladies (High 85 Dunfermline United Valley Field) 304 Dunnikier 375 Holyoke Caledonian 466 DykeheadAfton Wa~er Ladies 222 Hull 371 -No.1 328 Hurlford 108 East Calder Jolly Beggars 431 Inverkip 155 East Stirlingshire 1'1'3 Irvine 22 Edinburgh 348 Jean Armour 307 -- Ayrshire Assoc. 486 -- (Steelend) 378 -- District Assoc. 96 Jedburgh 149 Elgin 478 Kelty Bonnie Doon Ladies 382 Elizabeth (N.J.) 377 Kilbirnie Rosebery 217 Eskdale 92 Kilbowie .Jolly Beggars 126 Falkirk o Kilmarnock 380 -- Cross Keys 97 -- Bellfield 448 Fallin 488 -- Fellowship 262 Fifeshire Assoc. 349 -- The Howff 319 Fisherrow Masonic 407 -- Winsome Willie 498 Flint 457 Kinglassie Ladies' Highland 44 Forfar Mary No.2 403 Fraserburgh 213 Kingston 253 Galston Jolly Beggars 323 Kirkcudbright 412 Gary 463 Kirkford Bonnie Jean 487 Gateside 451 Kirkmahoe 467 Gilbertfield Highland Mary 75 Kirn Ladies 388 Kyle Ladies 169 Glasgow and District Assoc. 461 Leicester Caledonian Soc. 282 -- Bowling Assoc. 341 Leith 263 -- Masonic 366 Liverpool 234 -- Southern Merchants 491 Lochmaben 3 -- Tam 0' Shanter 425 Lochore ex·Servicemen 480 Glencairn (Cornwall) 1 London 427 Gorebridge Glencairn 481 -- Ayrshire Soc. 198 --Jolly Beggars 183 Londonderry 430 Gourock 350 Markinch 59 -- Jolly Beggars 387 Mary Campbell 53 Govan Fairfield 310 Mauchline 202 -- Ye Cronies 361 Maxwelltown 292 Grahamston 390 Meikle Earnock 352 Grangemouth 473 Melbourne 21 Greenock 196 Mid Argyll 148 -- Cronies 364 Mid Calder Tam 0' Shanter 383 -- R. N. T. F. Heather 242 Montrose 209 -- St. John's 494 Motherwell United Services 254 -- Victoria 447 Mountain Daisy (Cowdenbeath) 400 Haddington 415 Musselburgh Auld Brig 33 Haggis 139 National 152 Hamilton 74 National Burns Memorial 450 -- Cronies Cottage Homes 121 -- Junior 500 New Cumnock 100 -- Mossgiel 460 --.JoIly Beggars 434 Hamilton (Ont.) 381 New York Masonic 492 Harrow 329 Newark and District 239 Hawick Caledonian Soc. ALPHABETICAL LIST OF CLUBS 211

No. No. 133 N ewarthill 484 Sheddens Ladies' 199 Newbattle and District 405 Sheffield Caledonian Soc. 156 Newcastle and Tyneside 91 Shettleston 293 Newcraighall Poosie Nancy 283 Sinclairtown 266 Newton Jolly Beggars 418 Skegness Scot. Soc. 348 --Jean Armour 486 Steelend Jean Armour 256 Newtou.on.Ayr 409 Stenhouse muir Plough 124 Ninety (Edinburgh) 483 Stevenston Thistle and Rose 131 Nottingham Scot. Assoc. 474 Stewarts & Lloyds 346 Oakbank Mossgiel 50 Stirling 48 Paisley 324 Stockton, N.S. W. 135 Partick Western 458 Stonehaven 442 Penicuik and District 89 Sunderland 26 Perth 444 Swansea and West Wales 336 Peterhead Caledonian Soc. 284 Philadelphia North-Eastern 441 Temple 453 -- Ladie&' Auxiliary 7 Thistle 190 Port-Glasgow 362 Thornaby and District 212 Portobello 342 Thornhill 221 Prestonpans 271 Trenton 181 Primrose 274 Troon 384 Pumpherston Bonnie Doon 456 -- Masonic 479 Queen of the South Ladies 320 Troy 343 Queensferry 475 Tweeddale Ladies 373 Red Hill 198 Twenty-five Jolly Beggars 472 Renfrewshire Assoc. 237 U ddingston Masonic 168 Riccarton 113 Vale of Leven Glencairn 471 Rose of Grange 325 Vancouver Fellowship 36 Rosebery 443 Victoria (B. C.) 454 Rotherham Scottish Assoc. 303 -- St. Andrew's Soo. 354 Royal Clan, Order of Scot. Clans 165 Wallsend 410 Royal Mile 339 Wally ford Jolly Beggars 9 Royalty 436 W alney Jolly Beggars Ladies 313 Rutherglen Royal Burgh 296 Walsall 353 St. Catharines 391 Waterbury 470 St. Giles' 449 Wellington (New Zealand) 220 St. Louis, Mo. 497 -- St. Andrew 327 St. Mark's 160 Whitburn [At end] 399 St. Ringans 236 Whitehaven 413 San Francisco St. Andrew's Soc. 499 Winchburgh Jolly Beggars 68 Sandyford 432 -- Lea Rig 426 Sauchie 407 Winsome Willie (Kilmarnook) 385 Scots Wha Hae 404 Worcester Scot. Soc. 314 Scottish (Edin.) 464 Yakima Valley 153 Scottish (Glas.) 202 Ye Cronies 490 Seaham Harbour Scotia NOTICES.

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