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\ LIST OF CONTENTS

PAGE I.-Editorial: Words for music 1 II.-Entertainments Tax: circular 3 IlI.-Letters of Robert Burm 4

IV.-" Tam 0' Shanter " - 6 V.-Correspondence of John Syme and Alexander Cunningham, 11789-11811: Part VII (Con- clusion) 7 VI.-A book from Burns's library 14 VII.-Longfellow on Burns: sermon by Rev. Barold A. Cockburn, B.D., M.TH. 115

VIIl.-Robert Burns, burgess; by Andrew M'Callum - 18 IX.-Burns's visits to Glasgow: fiction and fact; by Elizabeth E-~ing, M.A. 23 X.-Pietro Urbani, by J.C.E. - 30 XI.-Stay-at-home Scots scholars, a broadcast by Alexander Keith, M.A. 36

XII.-Burns bibliography - 41 XIII.-A Burns celebration in Portugal, by John S. Clarke 42 XIV.-An Irish imitation of Burns, by Paul E. Reynolds 43

XV.-Burns in the auction-room 45

XVI.-Visitors to Alloway, 1940-1941 - 55 vi LIST OF CONTENTS PAGE Burns Club notes - 46

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ILLUSTRATION

WILLIAM NICOL BURNS: facing page 1. EDITORIAL NOTE The Burns Federation does not accept any responsi. bility for statements made or opinions expressed in the Burns Ch'l'onic"le. 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 artiele on "Pietro Urbani" whieh is printed in this issue appeared originally in the ScOt8 Magazine (1941), and is reprinted here by eourtesy of the Editor of that pUblieation. J. C. EWING

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WILLIAM NICOL BURNS (third son of the poet, 179 [-[ 872) from the painting by Sir Daniel Macnee, P.R.S.A. in the possession of Mrs. Burns Gowring EDITORIAL

WORDS FOR MUSIC . Where exactly in the stresses and upheavals of present times does Robert Burns find a place? The question is not irrelevant or frivololLS, for the poems and melodies to which Burns gave his name remain vital and alive to-day ,in millions of minds near and far, in freedom and captivity. Never have they done more to comfort, hearten and delight. They do so, moreover, not in the course of a glib escapism, but for other profounder qualities. That is somethillg we all feel and recognise, as we recognise that Burns's work is instinct with humanity and kindliness and an urge for freedom which has never found a deeper echo throughout the world than to-day. Most of us, however, find ourselves at some time or other looking further for an explanation of the appeal of our national poet. One stock answer to such queries is, that the power of poetry and song are limitless. As O'Shaughnessy wrote, " One man with a dream, at pleasure, Shall go forth and conquer a crown; And three with a new song's measure Can trample an empire down." But although attractive to the sheltered literary man, that theory is not enough. Poetry to the ordinary man of to-day is a very minor affair, if not an actual embarrass­ ment; and as for song-----it suggests the dance band and the popular radio programme, and from these it takes its ephemeral stamp. Fletcher of Saltoun may have declared that he would rather write a nations's songs than its laws, but such a view savours of whimsy in a wClrld of enslaved millions. A better clue to the reason for the abiding appeal of Burns is given in a recent book. This is Mr. V. C. Clinton-Baddeley's "Words for music" (Cambridge University Press), which derives from a B.B.C. broadcast of this name and the ideas suggested by it to a number of poets and writers, headed by the late W. B. Yeats. Burns A 2 EDITORIAL is almost the keystone of this book, ani! why that is so is ~ subject upon which we may with advantage pause for a moment amid the fray. Briefly, Mr. Clinton-Baddeley deals not with poetry or song, but with something distinct from, yet contrihu­ tory to both-a "public art" of words written for music, incomplete without their melody. This, he points out, is an art which rose from the people and formed part of their daily life, although poets and musicians were looked to as a sort of natural leaders and interpreters in its creation. " The old songs," explains the author, "were con­ temporary songs, a part of the living existence of the people.-never sel£-oonscious, never hankering after a past fashion, never masquerading in.a fancy dress. The old songs were about vital matters-about love and battle and drink, serious subjects to engage the heart of man. If our poets could fall in love again, as Burns fell in love, or be inspired, as Moore was inspired, to honour the music of his country, ... then would there be an end to all the whimsicalities and false sentiment of modern singing, and the living art of song be born again." To tl1is tradition of song, it is pointed out, Burns belonged. "It was," Mr. Clinton-Baddeley says again, "urbanisation and industrialisation that knocked the poetry out of the common people, and left it a specialised thing for the pleasure of intellectuals. The street ballad, the genuine home-made song, was destroyed by mass pro­ duction just as good furniture was destroyed by mass production." . This art was strong and alive in England in Shakespeare's day and up to the seventeenth century. Until then poets and musicians recognised the kinship of words and music when they were composing in this ,genre. Then the polite eighteenth century destroyed the alliance south of the Border; "but the voice which had grown silent in England was still singing in Scotland," and of it Burns was a leader, Do the facts fit this picture P Burns's songs "were written for music in the literal sense that he was writing words to fit music already existing." George Thomson invited him to assist in collecting the songs of Scotland, and to improve the poetry" wherever it seems unworthy of the music." Burns entered into the undertaking with EDITORIAL 3 enthusiasm, and his four-years' correspondence with Tbomson shows how amply he fulfilled his promise. Re was deeply conscious of the long heritage of song to whic~ he belonged and he speaks of it on innumerable occaSIOns. His songs or " words for music" have, too, a hold which is not transitory or specialised, but universal and enduring. To be so, art, like any other activity, must go deeply not only into the human mind, but also into the actual history of humanity. And that is just what Burns's songs do. For that reason we can subscribe whol~heartedly to Mr. Clinton-Baddeley's thesis and to the quotation from a letter of Edward FitzGerald with which he ooncludes his volume: "If we could have good lyrics, I think the World wants them as much as ever." It is a thought worth keeping in mind for the future, because a future worth fighting for must be a future in which mankind sings again-and sings from the heart.

ENTERTAINMENTS TAX The following circula., which was drawn up some years ago by the late Mr. Philip Sulley and approved by the Commissioners of Customs and Excise, is reprinted here for the information of officials of federated Burns Clubs. The reference No. of the Commissioners' letter approving of the circular is 329534/1932 of 11th March, 1933. For the information of Burns Clubs arranging a Dinner or Supper, for which admission is by ticket at a price to defray cost of food and ordinary eXJXlnses (printing, hire of hall, piano, &c.), and at which songs and music are inter­ spersed with an ordinary Toast List--axid any advertisement or announcement refers only to a Dinner or Supper-it may be stated, according to the ruling of the Excise Authorities, that there is no liability to Entertainments Tax. Any pay­ ment to a musician, singer, or entertainer renders the gather­ ing liable to the Tax. Where a concert or entertainment is arranged, the Tax must be paid. If, however, the clear proceeds are to be devoted to charity, and the total expenses will not exceed Fifty per cent. of the total drawings, exemption can be obtained beforehand by application through the local office of Customs and Excise, on making a deposit, or repayment may be obtained later. In every such case precise accounts must be supplied. LETTERS OF ROBERT BURNS

N either of the letters which are printed in this issue of the Burns year-book appears in any edition of the poet's writings. The earlier of the two is printed for the first time, from the original, now in the Museum of the Jean Armour Burns Houses at Mauchline, to which it was bequeathed (1941) by Mr: Thomas Yule, W.S.; unfor­ \ tunately that original is incomplete. This letter is printed here by courtesy of the Glasgow and District Burns Association, to which the Houses and Museum at Mauchline belong. The later letter is reprinted from the second volume of the Literary Magnet, a periodical published at London in 1824-1827. A portion of the note which accompanies lit in that periodical is also reprinted here. Mr. P--n appears to be unknown in Burnsiana; his name is not among those listed in Burns's literary c01"1"espondents. J. C. E.

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TO DR. JOHN M'KENZIE, MAUCHLINE

[About! 6th December 1786J My dear Sir, I have now been a week in Edinr. and have been introduced to a great many of the Noblesse.--I have met very warm friends in the Literati, Profirs. Stewart, Blair, Greenfield, & your namesake, the Author of The man of feeling. I am likewise kindly & generously. patronised by the Duchess of Gordon; Countess of Glen­ cairn, with my lord & Lady Betty; Sir John Whiteford; and the Dean of Faculty, the honble mr. H. Erskine; with several others.--Our worthy friend Mr. Stewart, with that goodness truly like himself, got me in the periodical paper, The Lounger; a copy of which I here inclose you. --You will ... BURNS LETTERS 5 II

TO MR. ROBERT P--N, ALNWICK

Sir,~I have always held it a maxim in life, that in this bad world, those who truly wish us well, are entitled to a pretty large share at least of our gratitude; that you are so obliging as to interest yourself in my most important concerns, I can easily see by your rather extraordinary letter. When good will to a fellow creature leads us a little out of the ordinary line, it is not only excusable, but highly laudable. Accept my thanks, Sir, as sincere as your advice, and believe me to be, Your obliged humble servant, R. BURNS Edinburgh'--Nov. 14th, 1787.

NOTE Announcing the publication of the (second) letter, " which has not before met the public eye," the Literary Magnet says- " On the authenticity of the poet's epistle we deem it unnecessary to say more than that the copy from which our's was taken was made from the original, while in the possession of the individual to whom it was addressed; and it was given to us, accompanied with the following explanatory account of the circumstances in which it originated :- " 'The following letter from the celebrated poet Burns was written to the late Mr. Robert P--n, of Alnwick. Mr. P. was eminently distinguished as a pious and philanthropic character, and he was also capable of appreciating highly the beauty of Burns' poems; but he felt the deepest regret that many of them were of an immoral and dangerous tendency to the minds of his readers, as well as inj urious to the best interests of the bard himself.' " Burns has been characterized by one who stands ' if not first, in the very first line' of literary men in this country [Waiter Scott] as a person who 'was utterly inaccessible to all friendly advice.' But advice is a medicine which few people know how to administer; and we doubt not that in the way in which it was often administered to Burns its effects were very differen~ from those which were expected. To the manner in which he received admonition, when he was con­ vinced that the adviser had no selfish feeling to gratify, the • BURNS LETTERS leder which we have here introduced to the public will bear honourable testimony. It was written in the, very noon-tide of his popularity, at the commencement of the second winter which he spent in Edinburgh, when every man whom Scot­ land was proud of vied with his fellow in doing him honour, and when his prospects of the future were all that a poet delights to image. He had just return!ld from an extensive tour; with all the devotion of a pilgrim he had visited the fields which the valour of the heroes of other days had immortalized and the mountains which fathered the storms of his dear native country; and he had been received with welcome and gratulation in the venerable halls of her heredi­ tary nobles-when he received a letter of admonition and advice from a stranger, of whose name he had never heard: but the letter of his monitor bore the impress of sincerity, and it was received in the spirit of one who looked only at the motive with dictated it."-From the Literary Magnet of the belles lettres, science and the fine arts: vol. II (11824), pp. 359-360.

"TAM 0' SHA~TER"

" Burns's ' Tam 0' Shanter' reads as if made in ajstorm, one of those Homeric storms in which all the winds blow from all quarters simultaneously-winds of laughter, and wild ironic humour, .and mad-cap fun, and savage frolic, and fiasco. There is no tranquillity here, but a storm of creative genius-a veritable brain-storm .. ."-Dr. Jolm Murray, Principal of the University College of the SO'Uth West, Exeter: in the" Poetry review," August 1941.

,I CORRESPONDENCE OF JOHN SYME AND ALEXANDER CUNNINGHAM, 1189·1811

VII (CONCLUSION) The sixteen extracts from letters written by John Syme to Alexander Cunningham which are printed in this issue of the Bu1'ns Chronicle complete the publication of the correspondence between these two good friends of the poet, so far as it is known to have survived ..They cover a period of four years, from 22nd December 1801 to 11th October 1811; Cunningham died on 21th January 1812. Again it falls to be noted that some letters of the series are missing and that a few of those which have been pre­ served do not contain anything of interest to readers and students of Burns. These extracts contain much information of consider­ able importance. Of particular value is the note regarding Thomas Stothard's tour of Scotland, in company with R. H. Cromek, in order that he might procure material for the illustration of a proposed new edition of Burns's Works. Most of the material-portraits and views-then procured has mysteriously and unfortunately disappeared. It is intended that a survey. of the correspondence between Cunningham and Syme shall appear in a future number of the Burns Chronicle. The thanks of the Burns Federation must again be expressed to the present representatives of the Cunnin~ham family for their very kind permission to print in the Burns Chronicle these valuable extracts from this correspondence. Thirty of the original letters, it may be added, have now been presented by them to the Museum of the Alloway Burns Cottage, and have been added to the splendid " Cunningham Collection" there. J. C. E. 8 SYME·CUNNINGHAM CORRESPONDENCE

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JOHN SYME TO ALEXANDER CUNNINGHAM

22 December 1807 · . . Cromek's gleanings of Burns have drawn astonish­ ingly indeed. 'Tis true your remark that Burns morceaux are most precious. I shall be curious to see what, or rather how, he has served them up ...

LXI

JOHN 8YME TO ALEXANDER CUNNINGHAM

1 February 1808 · . . I fondly cherish the hope that you may bring them [his sons] hither, and take a glimpse of this cabin. Another summe!:, I apprehend, will withdraw me from it, for I fear it is incompatible with the Stamp office. That is to say, Ryedale and the Stamp office will not do together. I must give up the one or the other; and my boys, and the one thing needful, must compel me to abide by the office. So that I have serious resolves about getting quit of this place, and resorting to a horrid town residence in Dumfries, to commence Whits. 1809 . . .

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JOHN SYME TO ALEXANDER CUNNINGHAM

20 February 1808 · .. The Bard's portrait came in the deal case, and it lies in my office. But I will warsle a fa' before I give it up to Gilbert or any of the ingrateful tribe, and I shall try my manoeuvres first. I will write to Mayor Shaw &c. and see what they think of the case. I wonder how you succumbed to that monotonous presbyterian Gilb. I swear I should not have done so until a horning had summoned off the subject. I saw Gilb. in Dumfries some fourteen days ago, and conversed him fully on Cromek's conduct &c. But GiTh. seemed to be satis­ fied that Cromek had a r\ght to publish what he might have SYME·CUNNINGHAM CORRESPONDENCE picked up, provided the matter should not be what had been originally sent to Liverpool, 'for if I comprehended his mean­ ing, he said Nothing but what Dr. Currie had given up or enumerated was the copy right sold to Cadel and Davis. However, he appeared to be so cold blooded on the subject that I did not enlarge upon it. In fact, I am almost disgusted at the whole tribe and concern, and, as I court ease, I let the wind and tide go as they will . . .

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JOHN SYME TO ALEXANDER CUNNING, HAM 10 March 1808 . . . I am manreuvring about the Portrait. It is in the Stamp office, in the deal box, as it came, and nobody here but Mr. Miller of Dalswinton knows of it. I have told him the particulars, and I will either make a spoon or spill a horn. He says you should have sent a copy of the painting, which would have been fitter than the original for the folks ...

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JOHN SYME TO ALEXANDER OUNNINGHAM

7 October 1808 ... Know ye that I have colt a good old fassoned house in this town, and next Whitsunday I goes into it. I must painfully give up dwelling at Ryedale and relinquish the charms of a rural residence, for it will not agree with my horrid office, or vice versa, for my time is consumed going to and fro, and I lose the precious hours of the morning, in which I can do the difficult business and render the forenoon a leisure time; whereas at present I am hunted to distraction all the forenoon by not getting up the difficult business before the mob breaks in upon the office. I am undetermined as yet how to dispose of the Ryedale cabin and garden &c. I dare say I had better sell it, for I fear the Gens. of this District miglit not keep it on lease in that romantic cottage style which I do, and hence the misery of seeing one's bushes and apple &c. trees, moss roses &c., alleys and bowers, going all to shatters &c. But I shall resolve one way or other before Spring . . .

: 10 8YME-CUNNINGHAM CORRESPONDENCE

LXV

JOHN SYME TO ALEXANDER OUNNINGHAM

10 March 1809 · . . Death of Mrs. Syme. She died on thursday morn· ing at one o'Clock . .. I feel sadly that I am left in soli­ tude, that I am desolate--with 5 children-a business the duties of which, are imperious and harrassing; requiring at least eight hours daily strict application . . . The cause of the fatal event was a, bad case of pregnancy and its consequences. A male child at mature time was safely bOI:n on 2d inst. but died in two hours after. Inflammatory complaints ensued-increased, and ended the suffering scene to her . . . The funeral takes place tomorrow . . .

LXVI

JOHN SYME TO ALEXANDER OUNNINGHAM

20 May 1809 · .. My eldest boy John ... in the Bank of Scotland's office here; William, about 13; Richard, past 12 ; Adam, about 4; Harriet. 10 years, stays chiefly with my Sister in Dumfries (Mrs. Maxwell) . . . ' .

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JOHN SYME TO ALEXANDER OUNNINGHAM

9 July 1809 · .. Yes, I did read the critiques of Burns, but so hurriedly &c. that I don't know what to say. We should not dissect a subject which relates rather to Heaven than' Earth ...

LXVIII

JOHN SYME TO ALEXANDER OUNNINGHAM

Dumfries, 19 July 1809 I can't get my baggage trumpery removed from my cabin at Ryedale to my mansion here (a large strong house full of conveniences) these several weeks still, because of many irk- SYME·CUNNINGHAM CORRESPONDENCE 11 some impediments at both places. Here tradesmen are mak­ ing repairs and annoying the habitation. At Ryedale the odds and ends of my farm articles must be arranged and disposed of. Besides, I must eat my gooseberries and garden roots there, or lose them. So that I rather think I will not take up shop here before or near the Martinmas time. I own I fondly cling to the Cabin. It is an old and intimate acquaintance, and has oddities &c. about it which hit my fancy and render it kindly. Were I to describe its intricacies and varieties, its nooks and diverse easements and con­ veniences, the cot beds in which I swing my boys, the wee snug closet in which I make my winter bed of rest (the kitchen fire back at the foot, which keeps my feet warm and seasons the whole hard and dry and warm), the nice little clean neat stone flagged sitting room or parlour, with a glass door in the gable looking into a conservatory where peaches, nectarines, grapes, and flowers of various kinds stare you in the face: were I to describe these and the impression they have made upon me by the custom of 18 years, enjoyment, I would get into the incongruous style of age aping youth

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JOHN SYME TO ALEXANDER CUNNING HAM Ryedale, 24 September 1809 ... I have been flitting and at harvest this month past by degrees . . . This Cabin looks dismal . . . I have let it for an old song . . . I agree with you as to Stothert. Cromek's insinuating manners please me. But I go no farther with the concern. He dined here this day 8 days, and set off for Liverpool &c. They say the pencil sketch of my phiz is verv like me. I can­ not judge, for I never sat before---nay I do not so much as ever look into a glass but when shaving, and then only at my chin, for my glass would not allow the whole face to be seen, so small a bit is it. I can't conceive how they omitted G. T. [George Thomson,.] Did they get YO"rs 1 I saw Mrs. Burns portrait sketch-a horrible strong likeness-striking indeed. What is to be the work 1 I doubt they are scraping the sub­ ject to shreds and will scarify every joint &c. I have scarcely room to tell you I was introduced to the transcendant Mrs. Fletcher last Wednesday, and am to make a run to Arbigland (where she is) to pass a day in conversa­ tion. She interests me much. But how shall I maintain a station with such pre eminence 1 . . . 12 SYME-CUNNINGHAM CORRESPONDENCE

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JOHN SYME TO ALEXANDER CUNNINGHAM

26 November 1809 I am now in my town shop-bag and baggage, but all in confusion yet . . . I have a letter from Lady Elisabeth Heron (the widow of the late Heron of Heron) wishing much for a copy of Burns's political ballads respecting the Galloway elections. I have not a copy. Have you 1 Or can you tell me where to find one1 Her Ladyship offers £5: 5/- as a contribution for a monument. I dare say I could raise 50 guineas. Don't you think we should yet set the thing agoing 1 Could you get a benefit from the Theatre 1 About £150 would make a monu­ ment. 'Tis a disgrace we have no distinction of that kind for the Bard ...

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JOHN SYME 1'0 ALEXANDER CUNNINGHAM

10 January 1810 . . . Before I advert to business let me answer my much respected and regarded fair friend, your valuable wife's queries- I cannot say who" J. S. the sleest pawkie thief" is, but I think it is one John Smith of Ayrshire. But I know that " the Dweller in yon Dungeon dark" was old Mrs.. Oswald of Auchencruive-not (impossible) the late transcendant Mrs. 0., but the old hag who was the spouse of the founder of the for- • tune. I lost a most valuable old copy of the immortal Bard's poems. It must have been stolen. He, with his own hand, filled up all the blanks and made notes &c. all over the margins and foot of each page. Why, 'twas worth £500. Some fair Lady must have had curiosity to borrow it and-not to return it, but I can't trace it ...

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JOHN SYME TO AI,EXANDER CUNNINGHAM

3 November 1810 Skip Morri80n made me a' flying call in the evening eight days ago . . . I court him much to make a map of SYME-CUNNINGHAM CORRESPONDENCE 13 Ryedale, which he can do from the draughts I already have_ Do you know I have sold it I A Colonel Andrew Ross of 70th, lAid du Camp to his Majesty, and a Nephew of old Mrs. McCulloch of Ardwall, fell in love with it and has offered me my price, £4500, which I have accepted under conditions, and I believe it is conclusive. So I wish Morrison to make me a nice Map of it . . . Having put a fair price upon Ryedale, 10 I it was picked up within eight days. This may infer to you it was a sweet thing-for £4500 is not amiss for 24 acres. But I would not have the matter published till all was over. I shall now be a mere Burgher-that is, a stupid citizen of Dumfries, where I have a good commodious shop &c. which I think you will sometime soon see. I wish I could get a wife, old tho' I be, but not so infirm as old-to take charge of my bread and beer . . . ~ had almost forgotten to say that I had a letter from my friend P. Laurie, London, very lately-saying he had got a nomination for my son John as a Cadet to India, and he would either write or see me here immediately. He has not mentioned whether for Madrass or Bengal. I suppose John must go in February . . .

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JOHN SYME TO ALEXANDER CUNNINGHAM

23 December 1810 The treaty about sale of Ryedale was blown up by a set of female Gossips I could name, who were absurdly com­ missioned by a Col. Ross, the purchaser, to conduct the busi­ ness. No matter, for I sincerely think it was worth more; only, had the business been concluded it would have eased me of trouble in attending to its being kept in proper order &c. If times do not turn bad, of which I fear the aspect, Ryedale will be an inviting Retreat for some' one and will be more and more valuable. You may have seen it advertised in the " Courant" . _ .

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JOHN SYME TO ALEXANDER CUNNINGHAM

19 January 1811 I dare say you were charmed by Braham. The des­ cription given of his singing, by the Courant, enters the soul. .l4 SYME·CUNNINGHAM CORRESPONDENCE Oh, what would not Burns have felt on listening to a tender song of his breathed by Braham I

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JOHN SYME TO ALEXANDER CUNNINGHAM

11 October 1811 . . . I shall make up a few lines for you. Prefixed will be the lines I mentioned of Burns, and inclosed will be Clarinda's letter ... [The end]

A BOOK FROM BURNS'S LIBRARY

Numerous books which formerly belonged to Burns are known still to be in existence, preserved in public institutions {)r in private collections. They include many volumes which he purchased, or which he received in gift from Lord Mon­ boddo, Dr. James Gregory and others. To the catalogue of these books there falls to be added an item of considerable interest that has lately come to light and apparently is unrecorded in print. The volume referred to is a copy of the Poetical remains ,of lames the First, King of Scotland, an octavo of 250 pages published at Edinburgh in 1783, which was edited by William Tytler, whom Burns met on his first visit to Edinburgh and to whom he addressed the verses beginning " Revered defender ,of beauteous Stuart." This copy-still in fine condition and in an uncommon binding of green velvet--was presented by 'Tytler to the poet, and one of the front fly-leaves carries an inscription in the editor's hand, "To Mr. Burns From the Editor, Edinr. 20 ~ anry. 1787." A further inscription on the same page records that the book was gifted" To R. C. McConnochie, Esq., with the best wishes of J. G. Burns," fourth son of the poet; and there follows a note telling that at the sale of McConnochie's books (1843-44) it was bought by Adam Smith Annand. The volume is now in the library of Dr. Hubert Norman of Camberwell, London, who kindly sent it for examination. Four correc­ tions of the text (in ink), at one time thought to have been made by Burns, are not the poet's handiwork. J. C. E. LONGFELLOW ON BURNS SERMON PREACHED IN ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH, DUMFRIES ON 26TH JANUARY 1941 by REV. HAROLD A. COCKBURN, B.D., M.TH.

" The burden of Ms song Is love of right, disdain of wrong; I ts master-chords Are MANHOOD, FREEDOM, BROTHERHOOD."

It is true-is it not?-,that Robert Burns speaks to our times with wonderful power. For these are the very things that are being challenged to-day: MANHOOD-the dignity of man as a Son of God, with rights and duties; FREEDoM-the opportunity to guide his own life as God gives him vision; and BROTHERHOOD-the right to take his place among his fellow-men on an equal footing. These surely are the very things for which Britain stands to-day, and it is well that we should recognise the great­ ness in this respect of the ploughman-poet. MANHOOD: the dignity of man as a Son of God-not dependent on bank balance or position or house or lands- " What though on hamely fare we dine, Wear hoddin grey,an' a' that? Gie fools their silks and knaves their wine­ A man's a man for a' that. For a' that an' a' that, Their tinsel show an' a' that, The honest man, tho' e'er sae poor, Is king 0' men for a' that."

Yes, he was great enough, was RobeI't Burns, to claim before the world that a man is a man: must be treated as a man, must have the chance of a man, the freedom of a man, the opportunity of a man, and that every man 16 BURNS SERMON of whatever race or clime has these inherent rights and privileges. I can well understand that his books will be banned in certain countries of Europe. For in this teaching he is following in the footsteps of· the Master himself, who taught the dignity of man as a Son of God, who chose as His disciples not the great ones or the wealthy ones or the learned ones of the world, but ordinary average men-fishermen and tax-gatherers and the like-and recognised the right of man even to defy the commands of God. FREEDOM: Freedom was as the breath of Burns's nostrils. How he railed on those who try to enslave their fellowmen, the taskmasters who turn their servants into beasts of burden, the rulers who use their authority unfairly to take advantage of humble folk dependent on them, the would-be tyrants of the earth who, boasting of their brute strength, set themselves up as superior to the rest of mankind! Listen to him in " Scots w ha hae "- " Wha will be a traitor knave? Wha can fill a coward'"s grave? Wha sae base as be a slave?­ Let him turn, and flee!

" By Oppression's woes and pains, By your sons in servile chains, We will drain our dearest veins, But they shall be free! " And is not that just what our country is doing to-day: "draining its ·dearest veins" because freedom is to Britain more than life? Britain is singing Burns's song to-day, " Let us do, or die." And was not that one reason why Jesus Christ had to die? He could have lived ha:d He been willing to lose His freedom, if He had but bowed down and served the devil; but He too would rather die than lose His freedom, and so we see Him walk to the Cross. Yes, Burns with all his faults echoed the teaching of the Master. And BROTHERHOOD: the third master-chord struck by the ploughman. Is it not, too, one of the great ideals for which the world is at war to-day and for which the democracies are willing to pay a tremendous price? BURNS SERMON 17 " Then let us pray that come it may (As come it will for a' that) 3:hat Sense and Worth o'er a' the earth Shall bear the gree an' a' that' For a' that an' a' that, It's comin' yet for a' that, That man to man the world 0' er Shall brithers be for a' that." It is often quoted, but it is often quoted because it speaks of a universal hope-a hope that this war has over­ shadowed and pushed aside. . Where is the brothenhood of man in Europe to-day-when one nation claims superiority of bloDd and hopes to. enslave the rest of man­ kind to be hewers of wODd and drawers of water? But it is men like Burns who keep that hope burning brightly even in the darkest night j and some day the flame will burst into a raging furnacre, and the ideal shall spread like a fire frDm heart to heart and land to land, and the brotherhood of man shall at last be revealed. And will that nDt be the coming of the Kingdom of GDd: for where did Burns get his vision of the brotherhood of man but frDm Christ Himself, who called God "Father" and so. at one sweep made all men brothers? Yes, verily, if the follDwers of C~rist this day languish in prisDn and cDncentration camps of Germany, then let the fDllowers of Burns also. beware j for if Burns did nDt foJIow Christ so clDsely as he might in his conduct, he did fDllow Christ closely in his teaching, for these thoughts-these chDrds, as LongfellDw calls them-came frDm Christ Himself and were but taken up and sung by the ploughman-pDet of Scotland. MANHOOD: the dignity Df man as man, as a Son of God, who created him in his own image. FREEDOM: the oppDrtunity to order his own life as God gives him vision, with rights and privileges at his command. BROTHERHOOD: equality in the sight of God, the slave of no man, but his brDther in the Lord. What are we fighting fDr to-day if nDt for these things, and they are so fundamental that without them Britain wDuld rather die and disappear.

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ROBERT BURNS, BURGESS Robert Burns was a well-travelled man. Though his mode of conveyance was slow-on horseback .or in carriage-he knew Scotland better than many people of the present day who may reasonably claim to be tourists. There were few counties which he did not set foot in or view from a short distance. He did not travel as a stranger. The first edition of his Poem& made him "- famous; the second edition widened that fame. One difference between the first ;:md the second editions was that the latter made him, temporarily, a somewhat rich person, and the profits from its publication enabled him to realise his ambition to see many parts of his native land-:...parts which, besides their scenic loveliness, had a profound historic and poetic interest. In his journey­ ings he was often an honoured guest, and was as welcome a.t the dinner-table of a duke as at that of a fellow­ farmer. This article does not deal with the honours of hospitality which were accorded him during his various tours, but on another distinction which could not-in the case of Burns at any rate--be disregarded as of no importance: I mean what is generally called" the free­ dom of the burgh." The late Earl of Rosebery, in an address to the Old Edinburgh Club on 30th January 1911, alluding to travellers to Scotland in the eighteenth century, said :-" It has always been a mystery to me in these travels why persons obscure or famous, whenever they went to Scotland the Provost and Bailies at once waited on them to offer them the burgess ticket, and I am inclined to suspect that there must be more in it than meets the eye, and that these were taken as occasions for mutual refreshment, and possibly conviviality-because otherwise I can see no inducement for offering this highest of civic honours to every gentleman who passed. through the town." Burns was. on ~ix occasions ma~e an honorary burgess: four tImes m 1787, once durmg the Ellisland period, and once in 1794. In one instance th·e freedom , ROBERT BURNS, BURGESS 19 proved more than an honour: it was a very valuable financial help to him in after-life. JEDBURGH was the first burgh to recognise him in this way. The first tour of Burns was made to the Bor.der in May 1787, .and he spent three days (8th-11th) in J ed­ burgh and neighbourhood. There are copious notes in his journal about what he saw and the people he met. Of these people Isabella Lindsay, with whom he was " within a point and a half of being damnably in love" was the chief; and he interrupts his final reference to her by interpolating that he " was waited on by the Magis­ trates and presented with the freedom of the burgh." Burns did not sign the burgess-roll, and until recently his burgess-ticket was not known to be in existence. In 1939, however, announcement was made publicly that the ticket was in the possession of a lady in London and that it was for sale. Jedburgh was unable to raise the cash necessary for its purchase, and the ticket is under­ stood still to be in London. The Jedburgh burgess-ticket is square, and is partly written and partly printed in Latin and English on vellum. It records that on 11th May 1787 "Robert Burns Esquire was entered and received into the Libertys of this Burgh, Create and made a free Burges and Guild Brother of the same, who gave his Oath with all Ceremonies used and wont. Where­ upon He required Acts of Court and protested for an Extract of the same under the Common Seal of this Burgh." Before he returned to Mauchline from his tour of the Border Burns had been made a freeman of another burgh, one in which, in after years, he was to become a noted resident and in which he was to find his eternal resting­ place. This was the burgh of DUMFRIES. The Dumfries ticket shared the fate of the Jedburgh one: it dis­ appeared. But there could be no doubt that Burns received the freedom of the burgh, because a list of the honorary burgesses was kept by the Town Council, and that list shows that on 4th June 1787 Burns was made a burgess by Provost Clark and Bailies Lawson an 1 Wilson, the right of the magistrates to confer the tickets having been granted by the Council. The ticket was exhibited at the birthday centenary celebration in Edinburgh Music Hall. It was sold by auction in London (at Sotheby's) in 1904 for £55, and later in the same year 20 ROBERT BURNS, BURGESS was acquired by the late John Thomson of the Hole­ i'-th'-Wa' Inn at Dumfries for his private collection. The wording of the ticket is as follows-" At Drumfries. the fourth day of June one thousand seven hundred and eighty seven years: the said day Mr Robert ~urns, Ayr­ shire, was admitted Burgess of this Burgh with liberty to him to exerce and enjoy the whole immunities and privileges thereof as amply and freely as any other does, may, or can enjoy. Who being present accepted the same, and gave his oath of burgess-ship to His Majesty and the Burgh in common form." Children of Dumfries honorary burgesses had the privilege of being educated at the local Grammar School for 10 marks Scots, as against £80 Scots (£6 13s. 4d.) for the children of other persons. In 1793 Burns claimed and received this privilege for his sons. Following his return to Mauchline Burns, during that same month (June 1787), made a short tour in the west Highlands. He came home by Loch Lomond and Dumbarton, and in that town was the guest of John M'Aulay, the Town-Clerk, who resided in Levengrove House. In his edition (1896) of Robert Chambers's "Burns" Dr. William Wallace said :-" No confirmation can be obtained of a tradition that Burns was publicly entertained at Dumbarton and presented with the freedom of the burgh; and that the Rev. J ames Oliphant, cele­ brated in ' The Ordination' and at this time minister or Dumbarton, denounced the magistrates for their action." Many facts about Burns have been discovered since 1896, and one of these is that Burns was indeed a freeman of DUMBARTON. Like Jedburgh, Dumbarton has no official record of the presentation of the freedom, and it was not unreasonable to doubt that there was any foundation for the tradition. But the burgess-ticket was in existence, and in 1926 its owner, Mrs. Violet Burns Gowring, a great-gra~ddaughter of the poet, made (through the Dumbarton Burns Club) a gift of it to the Town Council. The burgess-ticket reads-" At Dumbarton the Twenty Ninth day of June Seventeen hundred and Eighty-Seven years, In presence of J ames Colquhoun of Newlands, Esquire, Provost of the Burgh of Dumbarton, Neil Campbell and Robert Gardner, Esquires, Bailies, Robert M'Lintock, Dean of Guild, and John Jarden, ROBERT BURNS, BURGESS 21 Treasurer thereof, Compeared Mr. Robert Burns of Ayr­ shire, who was admitted and received an Burgess and Guild Brother of the said Burgh, with power to him to use and enjoy all the priviledges and immunities thereto belonging." (The ticket is reproduced in the 1927 issue of the Burns Chronicle.) Towards the end of 1787 Burns received the freedom of LINLITHGOW. Dr. Wallace writes that, " as evidence that Burns still stood well with his countrymen generally at this time, it may be noted that on the 10th November he was presented with t}le freedom of the burgh of Linlithgow. The burgess-ticket, which has been pre­ served, runs thus :-' At Linlithgow, the sixteenth day of November, one thousand seven hundred and eighty­ seven years, the which day, in the presence of James Andrew, Esquire, Provost of the Burgh of Linlithgow; William Napier, James Walton, Step hen Mitcliell, John Gibson, bailies; and Robert Speedie, Dean-of-Guild; compeared Mr Robert Burns, Mossgiel, Ayrshire, who was made and created Burgess and Guild Brother of the. said Burgh, having given his oath of fidelity according to the form used thereanent.' " Though in Dr. Wallace's statement " 10th" (No.v­ ember) is obviously a printer's error for " 16th," there is still something to be explained. Burns does not appear to have been out of Edinburgh .during November. When the Burns Federation, during its conference at Edinburgh in 1925, spent part of an afternoon at Linlith­ gow, Lord Provost Hebson in his welcome to the delegatea said that Burns visited Linlithgow on 25th August 1787 and that "three months later, on returning from his northern tour, he was made a burgess and freeman of the burgh." Burns returned to Edinburgh from his Northern tour on 16th September, and he came, not by Linlithgow, but by Kinross and Queensferry. In October, accompanied by his young friend James M'Kittrick Adair, Burns left Edinburgh on a short tour in the Devon Valley, and Adair gave an account of it to Dr. James Currie, when preparing his Life of Burns . .. We rode by Linlithgow," said Adair, and he made no other reference to the town. Presumably no entry was made in the municipal records that Burns was made a burgess. Dr. Wallace does not say where or by whom 22 ROBERT BURNS, BURGESS the bur&,ess-ticket was preserved; and an enquiry which I made ID Linlithgow: was ineffectual. Burns was also a burgess of LOCHMABEN. The only known reference to this honour is in a letter which he wrote to Robert Graham of Fintry. The letter is dated " Ellisland, 9th December 1789," and has a paragraph about the Dumfries burghs election of that year. In the final sentence, which alludes to Lochmaben, Burns said he had" the honor to be a Burgess of the town." Some years ago the Town Clerk, on behalf of the Hon. Secre­ tary of the Burns Federation, made a search of the burgh records, but found no mention of the conferment. There is only one other instance of Burns being made a freeman of a burgh. In 1904, when he published his Burns and Black J oan, Tom Wilson told all he knew at that time about the connection of Burns with SANQUHAR. Three years later he made a gratifying addition to his and our knowledge. Long before that time Mr. Wilson's father had told him that Burns was a burgess of Sanqu­ har, but lack of documentary proof made people sceptical. In September of 1907 Mr. Wilson, while preparing a roll of the burgesses of Sanquhar, came across a list (drawn up by John Crichton, the Town-Clerk,) of the" burgess tickets given out by the town from 8th November 1794 to Michaelmas 1796." There were 26 names on the list, and the entry opposite Tuesday, 23rd December 1794, is "Mr Robert Burns Dumfries." Mr. Wilson contri­ buted an article on "Robert Burns, Burgess of Sanquhar, and some of his brother freemen" to the 1910 issue of the Burns Chronicle. He makes no mention of a burgess-ticket, and his article is almost entirely devoted to some of the brother freemen of Burns, one of whom was Alexander Findlater, the poet's Supervisor. These notes comprise probably all that can usefully be said about Robert Burns as a burgess. Little help has been obtained from Burns h.imself. Except the Jedburgh and Lochmaben freedoms and his reminder to the Town Council of Dumfries, he is silent about the honours which six burghs conferred on him. He may have thought that honours so liberally bestowed, sometimes on persons of little or no importance, were not worthy of particular remembrance; but he did not think that posterity would take an interest in and place a value on almost every incident in his life. ANDREW M'CALLUM BURNS'S VISITS TO GLASGOW FICTION AND FACT It is a curious fact that while much attention has been devoted to Robert Burns's visits to Edinburgh, compara­ tively little is known generally about his associations with Glasgow, the nearer and more accessible city and the more natural resort of Ayrshire people then as now. Glaswegians have, however, always regarded Burns as being very close to themselves in every sense, and he .did on several occa;sions visit their city, though never for lon~. A considerable amount has been written on the subJect; but a good deal of speculation has obscured the facts, and " great lies and nonsense" have been vended by writers eager to supply picturesque details--perhaps in the hope of endowing the poet's stays in the Second City with some of the glamour given to his corresponding Edinburgh sojourns by "Clarinda," Sir Walter Scott, and other notable or romantic contacts set up there. So far has this romancing gone that innumerable writers have accepted as gospel an early visit to Glasgow which Burns almost certainly never paid at all. This imaginary expedition appears to be attributed to 1786, although the weight of the evidence is that it was about June 1787 that the poet saw Glasgow's famous piazzas for the first time. While the invention has never been accepted by any serious student of the life of Burns, that has not prevented it from being served up as authentic biography by others. It has been repeated on innumer­ able occasions by some who professed to find in it a " romance," and it still re-appears from time to time in local newspapers. No excuse therefore need be offered for an examination of the fiction of the visit of 1786, at the same time that the facts of the authentic visits of 1787- 1788 are clearly stated.

FICTION Seventy-four years ago (1867-9) there was'published in Glasgow an edition of Burns's Life and works prepared BURNS'S VISITS TO GLASGOW by the Rev. Peter Hately Waddell, an independent minister of the gospel there. The enthusiasm and industry of the editor enabled him to print in his work some compositions of the poet which had not previously been published to the world, but in more than one matter his judgment was greatly at fault. His edition is now notable chiefly fQr a lengthy Appendix, which includes certain "Reminiscences." The most striking of the many sections to which these extend is headed" Burns's First Visit to Glasgow," and for the" almost romantic particulars" which he prints-more than eighty years after the events were said to have happened-the editor acknowledges indebtedness to his friend and class-fellow, John Reid, son of William Reid, junior partner of the firm of Brash & Reid, booksellers at Glasgow, 1790-1817. 1 William Reid, according to Hately Waddell's aecount, " served his apprenticeship with Messrs. Dunlop and Wilson, the most extensive book-selling, publishing, and printing firm in that city, or indeed in the west of Scotland. Mr. Reid himself, then a very young man, had already begun to cultivate the muses, and was even projecting little literary ventures of his own unknown to his employers. One of his correspondents at the date of which we speak, from 1785 to 1788, was Gavin TurnbulI of Kilmarnock, who was a correspondent also of Robert Burns's, and perhaps a little overr,ated by him. . .. On one occasion, precise date now unknown, a stranger of most remarkable aspect, of rustic appearance and with a shepherd's plaid on his shoulders, presented p.imself to Mr. Reid on Dunlop and Wilson's premises-with an introduction to him, it is believed from his friend TurnbulI. This stranger's errand was two-fold­ first, tQ obtain publication, or more extensive publication, for a volume of poems, which he had in manuscript or in printed sheets-uncertain which-in his hand; and second, an intro­ duction through Mr. Reid or his employers to some of the wealthiest mercp.ants in Glasgow, with a view to obtain a settlement for himself in the West Indies. He looked and spoke in the deepest distress-in distress approaching to despair, and was occasionally moved even to tears. The poems he produced at the same time were of so great beauty that, between sympathy and admiration, Mr. Reid was at a 1088 what to do. Finally, after discussing all the circum­ stances of the case and carefully scrutinising the poems, Mr. Reid, though a much younger man, affectionately struck his visitor on the shoulder and said, ' Your country, Sir, cannot BURNS'S VISITS TO GLASGOW afford to Elend you to the West IndieEl: you must go to Edin­ burgh and not to Jamaica.' This stranger, we need hardly say, was Rooort Burns. It was not in Messrs. DUJllop and Wilson's line to publish volum~s, much less small volumes, of poetry; but Mr. Reid, though still a youth, gave the unknown Poet a letter of introduction to Mr. Creech, with whom he was personally ,acquainted, and the interview for the present terminated. " It is unfortunately now impossible to determine exactly the very date of this most interesting event. All the circum­ stances narrated, and which Mr. Reid himself used frequently to rehearse in presence of his family, seem to indicate the very earliest attempt of our Author to obtain publication for his works or a speedy escape from the country. No such distress could possibly have been manifest six months later; besides, it is certaiJl that, on his first visit to Edinburgh, he did not travel by Glasgow. T)J.is remarkable interview, there­ fore---remarkable in every way-must have occurred early in 1786." , Rei'd's story appeared in the twenty-third number of Hately Waddell's work, which was issued in monthly parts. The editor himself appears to have had some doubt of its truth, for in his next number he printed what he described as " corroboration and confirmation" of it, by one whose father had been in the service of Brash & Reid. Briefly stated, this additional story was to the effect that " Reid's shop was Burns's first place of call when he visited Glasgow," that" Reid was the special friend with whom Burns's whole leisure was spent whilst he remained in the city," and that" Burns's appearance was Reid's signal at once to put on his hat and leave the shop "-with more to the same end. This" supplement­ ary gossip "-for such was the heading under which Hately Waddell placed it-cannot possibly refer to the alleged incident of 1786 described by John Reid: it can refer only to the period when James Brash and William Reid were in partnership together, and is not therefore " corroboration and confirmation" of John Reid's story. One would infer from it that Burns was a frequent visitor to our city. The" gossip" condemns itself, and may be dismissed with the comment that there is no evidence Burns was ever within sight of Glasgow after 1788, while the firm of Brash & Reid was not founded until 1790. Reid's is a very specious story, but not a jot of BURNS'S VISITS TO GLASGOW evidence to support it has ever been adduced. Scott Douglas, one of the best-informed of Burns's editors, condemned it (1877) as a "manifest fable," and Dr. William Wallace (1896) considered that, as it was largely owing to the enthusiasm of Burns's friends in Kilmarnock that he was induced to venture into print at all, the pro­ bability is that he took their advice in choo,ing a printer. It is most unlikely that Burns, who had no influential friend in Glasgow, should have gone there-as Reid says he did-to obtain publication of his poems, when there were publishers nearer home; and as unlikely that he should have gone there-as Reid says he did-to inter­ view wealthy merchants, when there were very good friends in Ayrshire who could, and who did, D,8sist him to a situation abroad. As for his" looking and speaking' . in the deepest distress " and " being moved to tears"­ nothing could have been more unlike Burns. John Reid imposed upon a too-credulous editor; and Hately Waddell gave the unrecognised imposition a pro­ minence in his work thai it ought never to have received, considering that no evidence in ~upport of the story was forthcoming. The fable of B\lrns's visit to Glasgow " early in 1786 " had a good start, and it has never been overtaken. FACT The real story of Burns's visits to Glasgow is not a long one. There is little to chronicle: the poet appears merely to have looked in on the city on several occasions; on some of these to have stayed 'for a day or two; to have met some friends and written some letters; and to have departed. These passing visits numbered at least five, the authority for each being the best-that of the visitor himself, in his letters; it is possible, of course, that there were other visits of which no record is known. (1) The earliest of these five occasions was in June 1787, at the beginning of the short tour of the West Highlands which Burns made in the latter part of that month, and of which we have only an imperfect account. Until lately nothing definite was known of his movements from the time of his leaving Mauchline (subsequent to 18th June) until his arrival at Inveraray on or about the 25th of that month.. Mrs. Begg, youngest sister of the poet, informed Dr. Robert Chambers that she thought her BURNS'S VISITS TO GLASGOW 27 brother went first to Glasgow, from which he sent presents to his mother and his sisters at Mossgiel; and the first part of that statement is confirmed by a brief letter-recently come to light-from the poet to William Creech, his publisher at Edinburgh, which contains­ apart from Mrs. Begg's notes-all the information we have regarding this visit. The letter is dated from " Glasgow, 24th June 1787," and reads- If you have any Copies of mine in hand, please send fifty to Mr. Smith, Bookseller here, for supply of subscribers. If you cannot, write me to Mauchline. Besides being a useful contribution to the itinerary of Burns, and disproving Dr. Currie's statement that the poet went to Edinburgh before proceeding on his tour, this letter is of value as showing how Burns interested himself in the supply to subscribers of the recently pub­ lished second edition of his Poems. The remarkable list of subscribers' names prefixed to that volume includes those of 133 persons located at Glasgow who had engaged to take 205 copies, and apparently an insufficient number of copies had been sent by Creech to Glasgow at the time of the publication of the volume in the preceding April. The fifty copies requested by Burns were doubtless for­ warded, for in the Glasgow MercuT'!j of 4th-11th July following there appeared this advertIsement- "Second Edition, with a Head of the Author, Burns's Poems, Price in boards to subscribers five shillings, and to non-subscribers six shillings. Sold by John Smith, junior, Bookseller. Such Gentlemen who subscribed for the above publication and are not yet supplied with their copies, may have them by applying as above." This John Smith, who acted as Burns's agent, was eldest son of the John Smith who had established a book­ seller's business at Glasgow in 1751, and who, later, had assumed this son as partner, the style of the firm becom­ ing " John Smith & Son." Father and son had parted company in 1781, the older man apparently retiring from business, the younger continuing on his. own account under his own name. John Smith's account against Burns, dated 9th July 1788, was among the papers sent from Dumfries to Liverpool after it had been arranged that Dr. Currie should write the Life of the poet; it has 28 BURNS'S VISITS TO GLASGOW probably gone the way of many others of those interest­ ing papers.2 (2) Six weeks later-between 2nd August 1187, when he was at Mauchline, and the 7th, when he arrived a* Edinburgh-Burns was again in Glasgow. The only record of this visit is the bare mention, in a letter dated 23rd September 1781, that his" history of myself"­ that is, the autobiographical letter to Dr. John Moore­ " was unluckily forgot among other papers at Glasgow on my way to Edinburgh." (3) On Monday, 18th February 1788, the poet was in Glasgow, on his way to Mauchline. Leaving" this seene of hurry and dissipation," as he described Edin­ burgh, on the morning of that day, he arrived at Glasgow in the evening. Before leaving the capital he had written Richard Brown-th'El "hapless son of misfor­ tune" of his autobiography-asking his friend of the lively days at Irvine to meet him at Durie's, Black Bull Inn, Argyle Street. At nine o'clock-" the moment I alighted," he afterwards explained to her-he wrote to " Clarinda," informing her of his arrival, and of having met with Brown and his own brother William, who had come to Glasgow to see him: "and here are we three spending the evening." On this visit he executed a com­ mission for his friend William Cruikshank of Edin­ burgh;' and doubtless, as promised in a letter, he saw also James Candlish, a former school companion at Ayr,' and now a " student in physic " at the College in High Street. On the following day (19th) he left Glasgow for home, travelling by way of Paisley, Dunlop and Kilmarnock. (4) Less than a month later, on 7th March, Burns informed his friend Robert Muir that he proposed to set out from Mauchline for Edinburgh on the following Monday, 10th inst.: "there are several small sums owing me for my first Edition, about Galston and New­ mills; and I shall set off so early as to dispatch my business and reach Glasgow by night." There is no reason to doubt that the poet carried out his intention, as expressed in that letter, but no further record of the visit is known. (5) On Monday, 24th March 1188, having come to an arrangement with his publisher, the poet left Edinburgh and travelled to Dumfriesshire by way of Glasgow. He BURNS'S VISITS TO GLASGOW may have stayed a day or two in the city, for on the 26th he wrote from here to Richard Brown at Greenock, apologising for not having sent him a Directory: "but I was convulsed with rage a good part of. the (preceding) day," he told the sailor, without stating the cause. That was the last occasion, so far as known, on which Burns was in Glasgow. Some weeks later, in June, he went to live at Ellisland and thereafter at Dumfries. From these places he more than once joumeyed to Edin­ burgh, but never-so far as known-to Glasgow. He .did not disguise the fact that he had little love of cities: " the bustle of Edinburgh," he wrote to Mrs. Dunlop, " is a business of sickening disgust." If he could speak thus of Edinburgh, which he had so greatly praised when first he saw it and where he was welcomed into a brilliant literary and artistic life, what would he have' said of Glasgow had he become more familiar with it? It is useless to guess, intriguing as the subject is. Before and since Burns's day hosts of visitors have recorded their views of Glasgow and have said much for and against it. But what Burns thought we do not know, for he did not record his impressions either in prose or verse. He, the most famous Scot of all, left not a line to indicate his views on the perennial Glasgow versus Edinburgh controversy which makes ,every Scot the fiercest of pal'tisans. ELIZABETH EWING NOTES 1. Life and wm"ks of Burns, by P. Hately Waddell (Glasgow, 1867): appendix pp. XXXVII-L. 2. Burns's literary correspoooe'fl)ts (Ayr, 1938): pp. 6 and 35. PIETRO URBAN I COMPOSER, SINGER, TEACHER, AND PUBLISHER OF SCOTS MUSIC One of the chief attractions of the Edinburgh which Robert Burns visited seven times between 1786 and 1791 was the beautiful concert-room of St. Cecilia's Hall, situated in "Niddery's Wynd." The entertainments given there by the Musical Society and by local and foreign musicians were a feature of contemporary life in the Scottish capital, and from the considerable amount that is known of the Ayrshire poet's Edinburgh sojourns and movements, it is a safe conclusion that he attended many of them. There probably he heard Tenducci sing and Stabilini and Schetky play. From his own letters we learn, too, that he met and became acquainted with a number of the artistes who appeared on that platform, finding by this means an enactment of his intense interest in the whole tradition of Scottish song and melody. One contact set up in this way was Stephen Clarke, organist and editor of the famous Scots musical museum published by J ames J ohnson. Another, equally interest­ ing though less well-known to-day, was Pietro Urbani, an Italian vocalist, composer, and self-styled" Professor of Music," who lived for many" years in Edinburgh and played a big part in its musical life in Burns's day. U rbani, like many of his countrymen at the time, " took up " Scottish music and contributed considerably to the immense, though now almost-forgotten, vogue for it which in the eighteenth century swept from north to south of Britain, flourishing as vig-orously at fashionable Covent Garden and Vauxhall as III the Scottish inn or ingleneuk and the Edinburgh concert-hall. Burns's references to Urbani are not always appreciative, but he paid him the very considerable tribute of saying1 that " he sings so delightfully that whatever he introduces at your [Edinburp;h1 concert must have immediate celebrity" and 'if he will bring any more of our tunes from darkness into liB'ht I would be pleased." This Urbani did, as his hIstory records, and although most ~

/ PIETRO URBANI 31 of his " arrangements" of Scots airs are now forgotten, one exception stands out far enough to awaken unusual interest in him. He was responsible for the melody of Burns's beautiful song" Somebody "-beginning " My heart is sair, I dare na tell "-and so long as it is cherished and sung for so long will the name of Pietro Urbani deserve to be recalled. Little has been writteh about U rbani, and the accounts of him prQvided by writers of the last century are mostly inaccurate and confused. Even the sketch contributed to the latest edition (1940) of Sir George Grove's Dictionary of music and musicians is no more reliable, than were its predecessors. The facts of his career, based mainly upon the solid foundations of con­ temporary newspaper records in Dublin, Edinburgh and Glasgow, may therefore profitably be set forth now. 2 Pietro Urbani was a native of Milan, and was born in or about 1749. According to one writer, he was " descended on his father's side from a natural branch of the old Dukes of Urbino, and his mother was the descendant of a brother of David Rizzio." The author of this story declares that he received it as gospel from an alleged relative-a grandson-of Urbani himself, but it cannot be confirmed. The likelihood is that it is merely an instance of a genealogical manreuvring which is rife all the world over. What is known is that Urbani studied music in his I native city, obtaining the degree of Doctor of Music, and that about 1779 he came to London, where he spent some time learning the English language. His biographers are unanimous in declaring that after this he made his way to Scotland and that he lived in· Glasgow for three years before settling in Edinburgh. This, however, is incorrect. It appears to be an assumption drawn from Urbani's statement, made in the advertisement of his first book of Scoits songs, published in 1793, that" for three years he sung in the Concerts of Glasgow." The musician was, however, clearly referring here to a period more' than ten years after 1780 when, as " Signor U rbani from Edinburgh," he was one of the performers at concerts in the Assembly-Room of the Glasgow Tontine. From London Urbani went to Ireland about 1780, spending several years at Dublin, where he sang at concerts in the Rotunda and in operas at the Theatre- 32 PIETRO URBANI Royal in Smock-Alley. His first appearance at the Theatre was probably on 8th November, 1781, when he took the first tenor's part in Paisiello's comic opera "L'Innocente Fortunata." A copy of the printed libretto of this performance which has recently come to light lists the dramatis personre, including Signor Urbani as "Brettone." Thereafter, down to 24th March, 1784 (his "benefit" night), he appeared frequently on the stage: in "Alcina," "Ammtas,u "Artaxerxes," and "Orpheus and Euridice" among other plays. On several of these occasions the cast included also the great Tenducci, and among the " principal dancers" were Signora and Miss Urbani­ presumably the singer's wife and sister. While in the Irish capital Urbani tau~ht as well as sang: "Mr. U rbani instructs young Ladles in Sin ing and accompanies the Harpsichord with the Violin,!9 he announced in the Public Register or Freeman', Journal. But the venture appears not to have been so successful as he had hoped, and in the summer or the autumn of 1784 he and his party sought pastures new, finding them in the Scottish Capital. Urbani's first appearance on a concert platform in Edinburgh was made either late in 1784 or early in 1785. He is mentioned by name in notices of Domenico Coni's concert in St. Cecilia's Hall on 15th March of the latter year, and he appeared on a number of other occasions during that season. That his reception was favourable may lie gathered from an intimation (on 14th January, 1786) " To the Lovers of Music" that" Signor Urbani begs leave to acquaint his friends in l?articular and the pUblic in general that, being fixed 1n this place, he proposes to teach Music in all its different branches." For the next twenty years U rbani was intimately associated with the musical life of the capital: for a time under the auspices of the Musical Society, then as a member of the Society of the Professional Concert, and latterly ~1803-1804) as "Director of the Oratorios and Concerts '-a venture undertaken on his own account. He appeared as principal vocalist on innumerable occa­ sions, singing Scots and Italian songs in solo or with others. He also produced at one of these concerts (1785) a burletta entitled" The Siege of Gibraltar," and several times between 1799 and 1804 he gave " a representation PIETRO URBANI 33 in music of the ever-memorable Battle of Bannockburn, including Bruce's Address to his Army by the late Robert Burns." The music of both these numbers was com­ posed by the Italian himself. On several occasions after settling at Edinburgh Urbani visited' Glasgow to sing at entertainments there, and on one of these visits he an~ounced that" he intends to stay during the Concert Weeks for this Season -(1800) on purpose to give Lessons for Singing and the Piano Forte." It is not unlikely, too, that he paid similar professional visits to other Scottish cities and towns. For more than a decade composing, singing and teaching absorbed the energies of the professor, but at Whitsunday of 1796 he added to these activities by open­ ing a " music warehouse" at No. 10 Princes Street in partnership with Edward Liston, said to have been his brother-in-law. Here, on the north side of Princes Street, opposite Register House, the firm of Urbani and Liston carried on business for eleven years, dealing in all kinds of musical instruments and publishing numerous works of music.

Among the publications of U rbani and Liston were ; several of the senior partner's compositions, including a S~lection of Scots son.qs (1793-1804) and the Battle of Bannockburn (1799). The six handsome folio volumes of the former work4 are noteworthy as being the first in which the arrangements of the melodies have opening and concluding symphonies and elaborate accompani­ ments. The series contains in all about 250 :pieces. More than a quarter of these are " from the inimItable pen of Burns," though not written specially for this work. A feature of the firm's publications appears to have been folio sheets containing the words and music of Scots, English and Irish songs. N early a hundred of these are known to have been issued. Meantime U rbani was also launching out into a number of grandiose musical ventures which were to prove his downfall and provide a disastrous ending to a life hitherto active, productive and successful in its various spheres. In a long advertisement issued on New Year's Day of 1803 he intimated that! he had been " prevailed on to undertake the management of Si"!( New Subscription Concerts upon a plan far more liberal, extensive and novel than any ever exhibited in this part c .. PIETRO URBANI of the kingdom." This ambitious project included the performance of three of Handel's oratorios, for which he enga~ed " the most numerous and perfect band of vocal and Instrumental performers" that had ever appeared in Scotland. His attempt to introduce the oratorio north of the Tweed did not, however, meet with the success it doubtless deserved. Of the three oratorios only one­ " The Messiah"-was submitted to the public. In 1803 U rbani severed his connection with the Princes Street firm, owing to-in his own words-the embarrass:. ment caused by " those incumbrances whioh arose from conducting his Concerts on such an extensive scale." Liston carried on alone until his death on 20th March, 1801, two months after which (19th-21th May) the whole stock of the Company was rouped. In 1804, however, Urbani was making another bold bid to retrieve his troubled fortunes. A second series of concerts "such as have not yet graced an Edinburgh audience " was promised for this season, but the promises failed to mature. In the early months of the year Urbani sang at a number of entertainments; his appearance at a charity concert on 25th May, 1804, was probably his last before an Edinburgh audience. In the preparation of his biS" series of subscription concerts in 1803 and 1804 Urban! had over-reached him­ self, and the failure of these ventures was a financial blow from which he never recovered. A close frienq of hiS' in Edinburgh-William Stenhouse, accountant and amateur musician-states that as a result of the failure of these concerts Urbani was ruined and, after struggling with his misfortunes for some time in Edinburgh, was induced to settle in Ireland. 5 He had the additional mortification of seeing his collections of engravings, books and violins removed from his house on Calton Hill and dispersed to the winds. "Lately the property of Mr. P. Urbani, whose taste is generally known," they were sold by auction in Elliot's Rooms at the Cross of Edinburgh during the last eight days of December, 1805. The unfortunate musician returned to Dublin, there to spend the remaining years of life in something far removed from the cheerful success of his Edinburgh days. In the Irish capital he is said to have renewed his con­ nection with the operatic stage and to have produced two of his own compositions, " Il Farnace " and " Il Trionfo PIETRO URBANI 35 di Clelia." But the sun had ceased to shine on him. In a few years he was dead: " In South-Cumberland Street, aged 67, Peter Urbani, Professor of Music," was the brief announcement in the Dublin Evening Post of 21st September, 1816. In a kindly obituary notice, which recalled his former associations with this country, the Scots Magazine stated that he died" after a painful and tedious illness, which he bore with Christian resignation, leaving an aged widow behind, a foreigner, now deprived of every thing, even the means of subsistence." It was indeed a tragic ending to the career of a man who had delighted a whole generation of concert-goers, shown versatility and energy in the pursuit of his art, and -unlike the rnajority of performers-made a consider­ able and lasting contribution to Scottish music literature. " He was an excellent singer," says Stenhouse, " and his knowledge of counterpoint was very masterly and profound." Michael Kelly6 (actor and vocalist) records that at Edinburgh in 1794 he " heard a Signor U rbani, a good professor and, like his countryman David Rizzio, very partial to $cotch melodies, some of which he sang very pleasingly, though in a falsetto voice." From the -evidence that can be gathered about him one is left with the feeling that Burns's "delightful" singer deserved to end his days more happily-but left grateful, too, for the immortal lilt of " My heart is sair," which rose from the uneven, far-flung fortunes of Pietro Urbani and will rise again at countless Burns gatherings. J. C. E.

NOTES 1. Letters to George Thomson, August and September 1793. 2. "DUblin Evening Post," "Public Register or Free­ man's Journal," " Edinburgh Evening Courant," " Glasgow Courier," etc. 3. An unpublished article on " Burns's Italian musician." 4. Book I was first published on 28th January 1793; Book 11 0;0. 5th April 1794; Book III about 4th September 1798; Book IV about 19th July 1800; Vols. V-VI (in one) about 1st February 1804. The first editions of Books I and 11 were published by Urbani himself: "Printed for the Author and Sold at his house foot of Carrubbers Close." The second editions bear the name of the firm. 5. Illustrations of tke lyric poetry and music of Scotland (1853): pp. 318-319 and 394. 6. Remi-niscences (1826, 2v.): Vol. 11, pp. 74-75. STAY-AT-HOME SCOTS. SCHOLARS /

A BROADCAST TALK (Home Service, 117th Sept. 194J1: 12.15 p.m.) BY ,ALEXANDER KEITH author 'of "Burns and folk-song" a.nd "Mime hon.owrable friends"; ,editor of "Last leaves of Aberdeenshire ballads" To talk of scholarship at noon is like seeking for snow in summer. Or so at least it may seem, since the scholar is popularly supposed to inhabit the Land of the Mid­ night Oil. But whatever may be the truth about the nocturnal habits of scholars in general, I do not think that these of whom I'm about to speak show in the results of their researches any trace of that musty atmosphere which is so often associated-by those who cannot under­ stand them-with the labours of the student. Scotland has since the Dark Ages had...... I do not say enjoyed-a reputation for producing scholars. Duns Scotus would have to be claimed by the Irish, and of course it would be but natural that being Irish and a scholar he should bullishly give his name to all dullards. But whether Irish or Scots, he was only the first, or per­ haps not the first but the first known, of an innumerable army of Caledonians that wandered from school to school and from university to university over the face of Europe -acquiring knowledge, studying philosophy, pondering. They have, however, left us nothing or very little that is of any use to man or beast-those wandering scholars. But It is curious that the title of "The Wandering Scholar " should have been reserved for a Scot of the second half of the nineteenth. century-a fact which perhaps indicates that by the time the Victorian Era' was fully ripe it had become 'Q.nusual for Scottish scholars to stray very far from home. At all events, to Thomas Davidson, who did as much as any man to impart the culture of Ancient Greece to modern North America, was. SCOTS SCHOLARS affixed, as if he alone had earned it, the title of " The Wandering Scholar." Nowadays our scholars prefer to remain nearer home or if, like the late Sir William Ramsay, the archreologist, t.hey go further afield, they keep a pied-a-terre in their own country. I once had a master, with an unruly lock of hair at which we used to shoot peas, who left our uncongenial and insubordinate company for the Sorbonne in Paris; but t.hat, as we say in the north-east, was a /erly, a thing not to be met with every day. Men of science from Scotland still range the world over, but I don't think they have any ambition to be called scholars, and probably those we call scholars have no great anxiety to include them in their company. It might be a debatable point whether the Scots who go to the great English universities are wandering scholars or not. Certainly we Scots, with our elastic ideas of geography where our own people are concerned, are only too happy to claim such greatly-cultured men as W. P. Ker of Oxford and Peter Giles of Cambridge for our very own, as indeed they were by birth. Although we may sometimes feel that scholarship, like everything else, is not what it was, that we have many fewer scholars than there used to be, there are still so many that we cannot hope to deal with them all in anything short of a tome. And I an;t indeed in much the same predicament as a former Lord Provost of Aberdeen, the late Sir J ames Taggart, once found himself. After the last war the City of Aberdeen decided to add to its list of Freemen, which already included Samuel J ohnson and Walter Scott, the Commander-in-Chief of the British Armies in France,. Earl Haig. At the same time the University of Aberdeen decided to la~reate, with the degree of Doctor of Laws, Earl Haig and the Nelsonian Commander of the Dover Patrol, Sir Roger Keyes. When the distinguished guests called at the Town-house to pay their respects to the Lord Provorl, each was invited, as is the custom, to sign the Visitors' Book, which even in days of paper shortage contains but one name to the page. When Sir Roger's turn came, Sir J ames Taggart, whose wit and good humour never allowed an opportunity for exercise to pass, explained to the Admiral that while he was being asked to sign the Book that did not entail any right to , 38 SCOTS SCHOLARS the Freedom of the City. "You see," said the Lord Provost, " we have to draw the line somewhere." It cannot be drawn, either by Lord Provosts or by commentators like me, without conveying the impression, thougli not creating the reality, of injustice. What, for instance, arj3 we to say in extenuation when we omit the labours of the numerous learned editors who serve such co-operative enterprises as the Scottish History Society. the Scottish Text Society, the Spalding Club? No one can handle material for any of those bodies who is not an expert, a scholar in his subject. Or take the Scottish language. The unremitting industry, the apparently boundless knowledge of Sir William Craigie and Dr. William Grant, editing respectively the Dictiona'!'y of the Olde'!' Scott1'sh Tongue bejo'!'e 17fJO and the Scottish National DicmonaTY which brings the linguistic scroll down to the present day-these have rarely been equalled since enthusiasts for the science of verbal expression first began to compile dictionaries. But " we've got to draw the line somewhere." It is utterly impossible to be fair to many in a few minutes, and within the last' four decades there have been very many stay-at-home Scottish scholars in every branch of erudition. Some have been stay-at-home in that they have done their work on the hither side of the Border, others may be so described because the subjects of their. labours have been thoroughly Scottish in character. It is not for lack of men to discourse upon that I am to-day to confine myself to but a couple; two hundred would probably be nearer the mark if one were to mete out even-handed justice. The selection two centuries ago might have been simple enough, when nearly every Scot who got beyond the three R's used to essay a History of the World. Now there is no subject our scholars will not tackle, no mental hardship they will not endure to com­ plete their researches. When the great mass of J ames Boswell's papers, containing a million words, that were unexpectedly brought to light in Malahide Castle after the last war, was handed to the late Geoffrey Scott to edit, he succeeded in preparing well over the half of that immense material for the printer in the three years that remained to him of life. That fortitude and per­ severance are not attributes that we can easily associate with the Land of the Midnight Oil. The two scholars I have- sel~cted for special mention SCOTS SCHOLARS 39 to-day have this in common, that the products of their work are not abstruse, but very human, and concern the things of noonday rather than those of the dark. Both have done their best work in connection with Scottish literature, and have contributed thereby not only to our knowledge of it but also to our knowledge of the art of living. The two scholars are Sir Herbert Grierson, the editor of the great twelve-volume edition of Sir Walter Scott's Letters; and Mr. J. C. Ewing, for many years the Honorary Editor of the annual Burns Chronicle. Let us take Mr. Ewing's achievement first. Although Burns is called Scotland's national poet, there has been a rather curious lack of interest in him and his work by those Scots who follow an academic career. Few men in literary history have had so much written about them, and not many have had more nonsense written about them. But of the good stuff, it is a fact that the standard collection of his works was edited by an Englishman, the completest edition of his letters by an American, and the best biographies of him have been written by a French­ man, an American, and a German. There is a ~ood deal for us Scots to ponder over in that; but, and thIS is substantial consolation, very little of those achievements would have been possible without the Burns Chronicle, which for round about half a century has been publishing the most accurate research work about the poet. Mr. Ewing has not been editor all that time, but he is the exemplar of the race of meticulously-accl!rate students who, in the Chronicle, lay the foundation of Burns Scholarship, and indeed Bet a standard for scholarship of all kinds. What, let us say, Birkbeck Hill and Aleyn L. Reade hal'"e been to J ohnsonian research Mr. Ewing is to Burns investigation. What he does personally is done with grace and humour; what he supervises is thoroughly tested for reliability. There is very little jn Burns's career or in his writings that has not been elucidated in the Chron£cle at some time or other, and when its bits and pieces of information are fitted together, the portrait that presents itself if! a very different one from that with which, either in light or in shade, we are familiar through our native biographers of the poet. Sir Herbert Grierson's edition of Scott's Letters is in rather a different category from the Annual Chronicle of Burns business. For one thing, the Scott undertaking 40 SCOTS SCHOLARS was, and in all probability will remain, more homo­ geneous than a periodical commentary. It is, by the way, curious that all attempts to run a periodical con­ cerned with Scott have failed. He was himself the most companionable of men, and his life and genius offer fields for scholarly endeavour as rich as Johnson's and almost as rich as Shakespeare!s respectively. But perhaps it was as well that the periodical method should have failed in Scott's case, for otherwise we might have lost this great work of Sir Herbert Grierson's, which is the kind of book that the lover of life and literature is never tired of browsing in. Although Sir Herbert made his mark as a critic and scholar by his edition of John Donne, he has always been tremendously keen on the Scottish classics. I can still hear (and see) him reciting" Mary Morison" and Dunbar's resounding "Lament for the Makaris .. " Books and lectures on Byron and Milton, Carlyle and W ordsworth, and excursions into foreign literature have ripened a scholarship that was always vigorous. But the Scott is Sir Herbert's masterpiece, in more than one sense his magnum opus. He had, it is true, enviable assistants-Mr. Davidson Cook and Mr. W. M. Parker, whose thoroughness and erudition are known to all students of literature in Scotland, and many· others. Scott was a rattling good letter-writer when he was in the mood, full of old saws and modern instances; and the footnotes in the Grierson edition are a constant joy and an amazement. By-products of ~he great work were pretty full particulars of Scott's first love affair, with a batch of love poems; a complete exposition of the involved dealings he had with the Ballantynes, and of the circumstances of his failure; and some extraordinarily strange revelations of Lockhart's editorial and biograph­ ical methods. Sentimental readers of Lockhart's Life of Soott, for instance, like the prOfound sanctity of its close with Scott's last words. Sir Herbert Grierson has been able to show that not only did Scott never utter them,! but that Lockhart invented them to please some lady correspondent of his who, with a smugness that antici­ pated what we associate with the Victorian Era, thought that so great an occasion as the death of a celebrity should be improving to the young and the groundlings. In the upsetting of long-held beliefs like that, literary scholar­ ship can be as exciting as scientific research, and it is SCOTS SCHOLARS 41 often, as when conducted by experts like Mr. Ewing and Sir Hcrbert Grierson, more reliable. At least, while there are stay-at-home Scots who are making their name in science, I don't think the scholars have any reason to be humble in their pr<:'sence.

BURNS BIBLIOGRAPHY

BRITISH MUSEUM OATALOGUE The, twenty-ninth volume of the General catalo'gue of pri;nted books in the British Museum, published a few months ago, includes the Robert Burns Section of the extensive collec­ tions housed at Bloomsbury and Colindale. The Burns entries in this edition of the catalogue fill nearly forty columns of the handsome folio. These have been carefully revised, and numerous inaccuracies which appeared in the old edition (1881-1901) corrected-thanks largely to the Burns Federa­ tion and The Mitchell Library, Glasgow. Burns students and collectors should find the new edition of this wonderful catalogue a valuable aid.

OAMBRIDGE BIBLIOGRAPHY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE The four stately volumes of this work, published in 1940, form a supplement to the Cambr£dg() history 'of English litera­ ture (15 vols., ,1907-11927). Seventeen of its double-column pages are devoted to Robert Burns, the entries being arranged in seven sections: Bibliographies, Works, Single POeJll8, : Translations, Ana, Biography, Reviews and essays. Biblio­ graphies being indispensable to the present-day student, all of them ought to be recorded for his benefit. For some good reason, no doubt, that has not been done in this compilation, which takes no notice of the bibliographies published by Dr. Auguste ADgellier (11 pages), Dr. William Wallace (13 pages) and Sir William Craigie (21 pages), or of John P. Anderson's business-like production, which extends to 41 pages, We note also, by the way, that authorship of the B11I1"n8 calendar (1874) is credited to i:ts publisher, James M'Kie of Kil­ marnock; the book was, in fact, compiled by J ames Gibson, and is claimed by him. J. C. E. A BURNS OELEBRATION IN PORTUGAL "Escape we never," when Scots, from that subtle influence which Robert Burns exercises over us after a lapse of more than a century. An envelope lies before me, addressed to Miss Jean T. Pithie of Glasgow. It came in February 11941 from Portugal. Two enormous postage· stamps bearing the portrait of the Englishman, Sir Rowland Hill,' adorn it. These are commemorative stamps issued by the Portuguese Government in honour of a Britisher-" Cen­ tenario do Selo Postal, 1840 Maio 1940." The envelope is. interesting, the contents are more so: a beautifully-printed Toast-list of a Burns Dinner held in Lisbon last year by a group of Glaswegians stationed there. War to the right, left, back, and front of them-exiled in an alien land, with all the anxieties which nightmare aggression had crowded upon all-these sturdy enthusiasts. declined to abandon their Burns Night. What they ate and drank I know not, but I'll wager the speeches were well­ peppered with guid Scots fervour. Here is the programme--

TOASTS AN' HAVERS

THE KING

THE LAND WE LIVE IN

" THE IMMORTAL MEMORY " upheild bi' The Hon. President ., SONG. " 0 wert tho in the Cauld Blast " " There was a Lad was born in Kyle" sung bi' Mrs. Jas. Ramsay

" OOR GUESTS " upheild bi' J. Ramsay, Esq. rejiner bi' Lt. Commander Billyard-Lerke, D.S.O.

" THE LASSIES" upheild hi' T. C. Irving, Esq. rejiner bi' Mrs. J. G. Livingstone JOHN S. CLARKEI

/ AN IRISH IMI[,ATION OF BURNS In 1808 a volume of miscellaneous verse entitled The Bu.rniad, by John Henry Kenney, was published at LondoJt. This small quarto contains three lively imita­ tions of Burns in the typical Burns stanza and a fourth in 9.uatrains. In the first of these, from which the book denves its title-" The Burniad, or An Epistle from Robert Burns To Miss Gr-fi-n "-Kenney addresses a certain Kitty Griffin with playful Burnsian gallantry. The second, " To My Muse," and the third, " A Frag­ ment on the Death of Robert Burns," are dignified and reverent eulogies for the Scottish poet. The fourth is a love song, " Gin Ye Believe Me." The " Fragment" will suffice as a taste of Kenney's quality: AN' hast thou bid the warl farewel, Sweet brither 0' the tunefu' shell! Ah me! I hear the dolefu' knell, Hark-it returns; An' is't (waes me!) the passing bell Of Robert Burns? Ah welladay! alake, alake! Sure thy loo'd Jenny's heart maun break, Are these her moans that, for thy sake, Sigh on the gale, As the lorn Zephyrs dool'd to speak The mournfu' tale? I list', an' och! methinks I hear The sad lorn dirges o'er thy bier, An' down my cheeks fu' monie a tear In silence steal; , But when a' silent I appear, The more I feel. An' now alane, frae night to morn', In grief I'll raise my rustick horn; (Mysel like thee a ploughman born) To mak' my" moan; Thy brither Bardle a! forlorn, Sin' thou art gone P 44 AN IRISH IMITATION OF BURNS

Kenney, who is worthy of atten~ion on11 because he imitated Burns, left no trace in literary hIstOry except The Bumiad. O'Donoghue records only that he was born in Ireland,2 and in " To My Muse" he refers to himself as a " Connaught-Paddy." A line in " A Fragment on the Death of Robert Burns"-" Mysel like thee a ploughman born"-reveals that he was a peasant. He must have been one of those obscure and self-educated versifiers whose destiny it is to yearn after excellence without achieving it. One infers from his work that his own lack of educational and social advantages kindled his interest in Burns. By his genius, the Ayrshireman had leaped barriers Kenney had found too lofty. In '.1 Lyndolph " the Connaught rhymester confesses that he too, with his" uncouth Country-rustic's voice," was self­ taught in the poetic art. Personal allusions are few in The Burniad. A pre­ fatory note, dated from London in December 1807, shows that Kenney was there at least once, presumably to see his volume through the press, and since the preface is dated from the same city in February 1808 one can assume that he stayed for some time. A passage in the " Epistle to Curio," the most autobiographical of the poems, and a series of " Sonnets to a Beloved Object" echo a personal tragedy-the loss of his wife, mourned as " Lyra" in the sequence. "An Epitaph" written ,in her memory is dated November 1805. Nothing can be j discovered about his later life, and it may be assumed that he died obscurely in Connaught. His poems have slight literary, value, though actual experience of loss lent convincingness to his plaintive quatrains. He was acute enough, however, to be aware that his talent was a minor one. He confesses in the " Epistle to Curio " : That while I dread, not scorn, a Poet's name, And shrink with trembling from the glance, of fame, Yet here retir'd, a leisure hour I choose, To weep in numbers with the tragic Muse; Or sometimes, as occasion gives the rein, Give to th'unthinking world, unknown, unseen, In verse or prose an essay or a song, As fancy bids the leisure to prolong.' AN IRISH IMITATION OF BURNS 45

These lines are the only confessio poetae which he bequeathed to posterity. PAUL E. REYNOLDS Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts

NOTES 1. The Burniad, pp. 27-28. 2. The' poets of Ireland, by D. J. O'Donoghue (1912), p. 233.

BURNS IN THE AUCTION-ROOM A copy of the first edition of Burns's Poems was included in the first portion of the A. Edward Newton collection of books and manuscripts, sold by the Parke-Bernet Galleries Inc. of New York on 16th-18th April 1941. In the printed catalogue of the sale the book was described as "in old boards, totally uncut, measuring 9 by 5i inches; apparently the first copy in the paper-backed boards to appear at public sale in America" ; and with numerous specified defects,. The lot (no. 300 in the catalogue) brought $2,950= about £740. The" paper-backed boards" did not, of course, belong to the book. They represented a somewhat clumsy attempt at " faking" on the part of a former owner (dealer or collector), who seems to have been unaware of the fact that, on publica- , tion, each of the 612 copies of the Kilmarnock Burns was "stitched in blue paper." The f,aker probably had seen a copy of the so-called "reprint and fac-simile" of the book published (on different dates between 1867 and 1886) by James M'Kie of Kilmarnock; as these were bound in boards, presumably M'Kie had never seen a first edition of the Poems in its original wrapper.

THE GRIBBEL BURNS OOLLEOTION A note on the sale by auction of the Burns Section of the extensive and valuable collections formed by the late Mr. John Gribbel of Philad-elphia was proposed for this issue of the Bwrns Chronicle. As the sale, which is being conducted by the Parke-Bernet Galleries Inc. of New York, has not yet (September 1941) been completed, the proposed note has been delayed; it will appear in our next volume, along with a priced list ofi the more important Burns items. J. C. E. BURNS CLUB NOTES

3 : TAM 0' SHANTER BURNS CLUB, GLASGOW The activities of this Club for session 1940-41 consisted of three lectures. The first was given by Mr. John S. Clarke; the second by Mr. William Gallagher (" W averley" 6f the News); and the third by Mr. David S. Burnett. Each of these lectures was followed by a concert, and was very well attended in the Burns House Club. The Club also held five whist drives; and the 81st anniversary dinner was held on 25th January 1941,: the oration being ably delivered by Mr.

Burnett. 0 ALEXANDER IZAT, Secretary

49 :. BRIDGETON (GLASGOW) BURNS CLUB Another year has passed and we are still engaged in an effort to annihilate Hitler and his friends. Under the circum­ stances your President and Directors felt it would be somewhat invidious to arrange the usual programme "l$ich the Club has enjoyed from year to year, so many of our members and relatives being on active service, on duty as Home Guards and Fire Watchers, &c., duties which must be continued until we are successful. Only two meetings were held. The first was the " Tattie and Herrin' Supper" in the Grosvenor, on 2nd November 1940, at which the guest of the evening was one of our members, the Rev. D. Langlands Seath of Eaglesham, who as usual was much appreciated. We had with us our friends the Right Hon. Lord Provost Sir Po. J. Dollan and the Rev. Joseph Gray, T.D., M.A., also a member of the Club. The Anniversary Dinner was held on Saturday, 25th Janu­ ary 1941, when the Rev. Mr. Gray gave the toast, "The Immortal Memory of Burns." Mr. Faulds, our President, was accompanied to the platform by the Lord Provost; Vice­ Admiral J. A. G. Troup, C.B.; Mr. Leslie A. Davis, American Consul General; Sir Robert Wilson, D.L.; Mr. Warwick Braithwaite, Conductor of the Scottish Orchestra; Dr. Frederick Lamond, the eminent pianist (a Bridgeton man); Sir John Train; Dr. Gavin Young; ex-Bailie Armstrong; William Cockburn; William Blackadder; and others. The meeting was a most successful gathering, and everyone enjoy~ BURNS CLUB NOTES 47

the speeches and the musical programme. At the last dinner \ a. collection taken for the City of Glasgow Central War Relief Fund amounted to £100, augmented by a sum of £250 from the " Little Trust." (Mr. Little was a member of the Club.) This sum of £350 was handed to the Lord Provost. At a later date the Lord Provost having received a number of donations " in kind" to be sold on behalf of this Fund, these various articles were sold in the Paramount Theatre, the auctioneer being Mr. George Formby. Hon. Vice-President S~r John MacDonald and Lady MacDonald purchased among other articles the " Queen Mary Set" at £65. The contributions of last year (£561) and this Yjear (£415) made a total of £976 through the medium of the members of the Club. At the last war the Club's support to Erskine House Scheme was £11,147.2/-. It has also been the privilege of the President and Directors to have had the pleasure of congratulating ex-President and Mrs. Matthew Armstrong on the celebration of their Golden Wedding (1891-11941) and to express the hope that they may be long spared to each other. 30 new members have been added to the roll during the session, and 100 copies of the Burns Chronicle for 1941 dis­ posed of. The office of President, which is decidedly onerous in the Bridgeton Burns Club, was more than adequately filled by Mr. William C. Faulds, J.P. The Club is proud of its Presidents. JOHN G. S. SPROLL, Hon. Secy.

68: SANDYFORD (GLASGOW) BURNS CLUB War conditions resulted in a suspension of activities, excepting the occasion of the celebration of the poet's birth. The Directors had several meetings before deciding to proceed with this function. The company was again considerably . smaller than that of pre-war years. That the s0:r:tg which Burns wrote for the Volunteer Corps of 1795, raised to resist a possible French invasion, was applicable to the Home Guard of to-day was the suggestion of Mr. )latthew Lindsay, F.C.I.I., who proposed" The Immortal Memory." Burns, he said, was one of the first to join the Dumfries Volunteers, and his song created a tremendous enthusiasm among the members. Mr. Lindsay said that the works of Burns seemed to have been written by two persons, each a master craftsman. It was a case not unlike that of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde--a case of dual personality. One personality was Robert Burns, '8 poet, generous, big hearted, 48 BURNS CLUB NOTES good humoured, deeply religious and hating hypocrisy. The second personality was" rantin', rovin' Robin," the victim of vices we should hate in ourselves and pity in others. His work was as different in spirit as night from day, and therein lay the tragedy-a man of great intellectual gifts, fine ideals, and warm sympathy, in whose body Nature placed that other personality. Mr. Albert Mackie, proposing" The Lassies," said that, despite all the invasions of the past, Scotland was still the ancient Caledonia which turned the Romans back, and much of that was due to the women of the country. Lady Allan Hay, in reply, said that everyone was proud of the way the women, irrespective of class, were rallying to their country's aid. They thought no sacrifice was too great to help. They had shown a clear-sighted outlook on the present struggle, and an unshaken determination to end the reign of terror in Europe and continue the reign of liberty and free­ dom in this country. \ In response to the appeal for benevolence made by Mr. Peter Ferguson, J.P., Past-President, a sum of £30 was raised for equal distribution between the Club's Benevolent Fund and the Jean Armour Burns Houses, Mauchline. , The Chi.b records with deep regret the passing of Sir Alexander B. Swan, D.L., LL.D., an honoured Past-President and loyal friend. S. W. LOVE, Hon. Sec'!!.

89: SUNDERLAND BURNS CLUB The second year of the war has seen little improvement in the activities of our Club. It has not been possible to hold evening meetings owing to the restrictions of lighting and transport. During the year our headquarters (Palatine Hotel) suffered severely during one of the visits by our enemy, result­ ing in the whole of the upper portion being put out of com­ mission for the duration, and so we have had to move our belongings to another building. On Saturday afternoon, 25th January 1~4!1, a large company met in the hall of the Central Library to .lay a wreath on, the bust of the poet. The President (Mr. H. E. Coates) in doing so paid a fine tribute to the poet and his works. Councillor A. W. Semple thanked the Library Committee for permitting us to hold this annual ceremony; and this was acknowledged by the Rev. H. Enwhistle, repre­ senting the Corporation Committee. We regret to record the death of two members, Mr. James Gillespie and Mr. Wm. Waddle. The latter was our Librarian for many years. We are all the poorer by their passing. With a number of our

\ BURNS CLUB NOTES 49 members scattered far and wide in various branches of the services and others doing A.R.P. and firewatching work, we are looking forward to the /time when this will have a victor­ ious conclusion and speedy return to our normal activities. M. NEILSON, Hon. Sec'!!.

153: SCOTTISH BURNS CLUB, GLASGOW

Whiles l' th' bygone months cronies 0' the Burns cult, as weel as ither folk, hae been fashed a wee by the cantraips 0' ae German loon ca'd Hitler. What wi' bombs drappin' frae his dunnerin' deevils i' th' clouds, the black-oot an' deeficul­ ties 0' travel, "decent, honest, fawsant folk" were sweert, 0' e'ens, tae lea their wives an' weans an' th' lowe 0' their ingle-neuks tae tak pairt i' forgaitherins in big toons sic as Glesca. Syne, cronies 0' th' " Scottish" Club were naethin' blate, they cairried on under their genial Preses J amie Adair (" That lives at the lug 0' the law"). They tholed " the stour the German Chief to thraw, man "-wi' maybes a wheen fewer outances. When " Chill November's surly blast" wad maist taigle mony the" Scottish" cronies keekit into lan's whaur "the rocks melt wi' the sun" an' hearkened to :Maister Appadurai Aaron, M.A., Ed.B., on " India and the War." " When January winds were blawing cauld " that gleefu' chiel Sir William Wall ace M'Kechnie, K.B.E., M.A., B.A., LL.D., tell't a muckle gaitherin' 0' th' cronies an' their lasses ane or twa things they hadna heerd afore aboot Rabbie an' his genius, and ca'd the" Peerless Toast." Forbye, the douce Professor Forrester 0' St.. Andrews University enthralled the couthie audiscence. An' mair " windy, wintry nichts drave on wi' sangs and clatter." Droll buddies sic as rantin Dan Shaw 0' Fa'kirk, Alick Main 0' Pairtick, J amie Mack 0' Kilmaurnock an' Mauchline, an' Chairlie Anderson 0' Glasca-Iang syne 0' Beith-fun the cronies' "laugh was ready chorus." Auld Scots sangsters sic as Jeems Mearns, Jamie Barber, Ronnie Irving, Geordie Dempster, lan Cameron, Mina Forrest an' Kathie Keenan, Pipe-Major MacDougall an' Music-Maister R. E. Paterson " to echo bore their notes alang." Aye, that sklentin' nickie-ben Hitler didna maun maitters a' his ain wey in Glesca toon. The Star 0' Burns raise abune the Blitz-deevils. An' sae the IOngauns 0' th' "Scottish" cronies were mair nor ordnar. J. KEVA:&" McDowAtL, Secretar an' Siller-cniel / D BURNS CLUB NOTES

238: BURNS CLUB OF ATLANTA (GEORGIA, U.S.A.) The Atlanta Burns Club on their last January twenty-fifth meeting had one of their most successful meetings. The dining-rooms were packed to the limit, each member being limited to one guest. The Club House is on a hill surrounded by ten acres of land covered with stately pines indispersed with dogwood. The Burns Club property is bounded on the West by Alloway Place, on the North by Ayr Place, and the East by a small stream which we have lovingly named

295: THE BURNS HOUSE CLUB LIMITED (GLASGOW) The Rooms at 27 India Street are for the purpose of pro· viding a house for the Burns Clubs of Glasgow. The Clubs find the accommodation most convenient for their ordinary I BURNS CLUB NOTES 51 and committee meetings, and 27 India Street is the head­ quarters 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. Lectures, concerts and whist drives are arranged by the Directors, and these functions prove very popular. A Billiard Tournament for the Morison Cup, pre­ sented by Mr. Thomas Morison, a Past-President, provides keen interest amongst the members. The Quarterly Meetings of the Federation are held within the Club premises. The Burns Study Circle arranged the undernoted syllabus for 1940-1941:- 1940 POEMS LEADER Nov. 119 " Mary Morison " Ernest Russell Dec. 3 " The Dumfries Volunteers" Will. C. Cockburn " 117 "A Man's a Man for a' A. Gordon Ingram that" 24 " My Luve is like a Red, Red J. Seaton Smith " Rose" 1941 Jan. 7 " Scots Who. Hae" Hugh Davidson " 28 "The Deil's awa wi' th' Daniel Bain Exciseman " Feb. 4 " Auld Lang Syne " Ernest Russell " 18 " Rantin, Rovin Robin" Will. C. Cockburn Mar. 4 " Last Mayo. Braw Wooer" J. Seaton Smith 18 "Ye Banks and Braes 0' Hugh Davidson " bonie Doon " J. MOCLYMONT WYLIE, Secretary

310: MAUOBLINE BURNS OLUB Syllabus 19J1-19J2 1941-Sep. 30. " Happiness," by A. S. M 'Culloch. Oct. 31. "Some epistles by Burns," by Wm. T. H. Inglis. Nov. 25. "Prophecy and fulfilment," by A. V. Christie. Dec. 16. "Russia," by John S. Clarke, -F.S.A.Scot. U42-Jan. ~4. Celebration of the poet's birth: " The Immortal Memory" by the Rt. Hon. Sir P. J. Dollan. -Feb. 24. "The local newspaper," by T. }I. Lyon. Mar. 24. Andra Crawford's Night and I Annual General Meeting. JAMES DUNLoP, Hon. Secy. 52 BURNS CLUB NOTES

373: RED HILL BURNS OLUB Extract, letter from Secretary of the Club to tke District Representative for South Africa Last session we held a St. Andrew's Nicht, the first ever held under our banner, and the memory of the Saint was toasted by the Secretary. The other toasts were" The King," "South Africa," "The Lasses," "The President of the Burns Federation"; tlie last-named toast, by the way, is given at all our meetings. We are now busy preparing for the Hogmanay Dance and the Anniversary Supper, doing our best to keep the Hag Hying; many of our members are on active service and others working night and day. Our Children's National Dance contest was a huge success socially. HARRY ELLIOTT, Secretary

472: RENFREW SHIRE ASSOOIATION OF BURNS OLUBS The session that will close with the Annual General Meeting in November has been one whose history will be of endeavour to maintain standards rather than to show progress. In each of our more important activities we are fortunate to be able to record a successful conclusion; but one, our Burns Class in the Renfrewshire Musical Festival, has been suspended owing to the abandonment of the Festival for the time being. As will be seen from the Federation report, the School Children's E88ay Competition has maintained its high level of quality I and number of entries. Our adjudicator, Mr. George B. Ballantyne of Paisley Grammar School, has stressed the fine quality of the essays, and given great credit to the Schools' staffs for their co-operation in giving their pupils the oppor­ tunity to qualify for our prizes, and to gain an even finer prize, an introduction to and knowledge of Robert Burns. The Bowling Tournament for the " Wylie " Trophy has been played to a successful conclusion, and St. John's Burns Club are again the victors, having defeated the Greenock (Mother) Burns Club in the final. The usual meetings are held in the Greenock Burns Club Rooms, this year under the guidance of Mt. David T. Morrison, of St. John's Burns Club. The A88ociation has recently sustained a much-regretted loss in the passing of Mr. Hugh Thompson, of whom Mr. Morrison said: "He had a deep love for Burns and his works, and took a full share in local Burnsian activities. He was a regular attender at the Annual Meeting of the Burns Federa­ tion. A keen bowler, Mr. Thompson was a popular figure on the Ardgowan Greens, and his cheery presence had been missed BURNS CLUB NOTES 53 no less there than in Burns circles." In spite of all difficul­ ties, we remember the words of the late Ninian Macwhannell : " Wha does the utmost that he can will whyles do mair," and face the future with determination, courage and confidence. ARTHUR C. E. LEWIS, Hon. Secy.

479: QUEEN OF THE SOUTH LADlES' BURNS CLUB Despite prevailing conditions session 11940-41 has been most successful, and a considerable increase in membership falls to be recorded. The opening meeting, in October 1940, was addressed by Mr. G. B. Crosbie, who gave an interesting talk on "Hallowe'en." He impressed the members so much that he was invited to be the principal guest at the Anniver­ sary Dinner in January. Here again he delighted a company of over 120 who had gathered to pay tribute to the memory of the bard. In December the Club was again favoured with a visit from Provost Dykes of Annan, who entertained the members to a talk on a " Tour th~ough Galloway." At the closing meet­ ing in April Mr. W. Black (Dumfries) gave an address on " James Hogg, the Ettrick Shepherd." These meetings were interspersed with social evenings; the most important of these took place in March, when over 100 old folks were hospitably entertained by the Club. These old folks look forward to their night as guests of the Club, and their expressed pleasure is just one of the things that make the trouble worth while. Two whist drives were held during the session for the Soldiers' Fund, and as a result over .£20 has been sent to members' relatives who are on service. At the annual meeting in September donations were voted to the National Burns Memorial Cottage Homes and the Jean Armour Burns Houses. The members have shown their confidence in Mrs. H. Coulson as President by appointing her to contiIme in office for another session. (MRS.) M. M. MARTIN, Secretary

497: ST. ANDREW BURNS CLUB (WELLINGTON) INCORPORATBD Syllabu8 19J1-19J~ 194-1-July 21. "Burns and the world," by O. N. Gillespie. Aug. 18. "Rambles with Burns," by W. 'Simpson. Sept. 15. "Boswell, and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles," by Mrs. M. A. M. Gordon. Oct. 20." Events of the Stuart period," by E. P. Hay. Nov. 17. Ohildren's Night. Dec. 15. Members' Night and Musical Evening. 54 BURNS CLUB NOTES 1942-Jan. 24. Anniversary: "The Immortal Memory" by W. B. McIlveney, M. V.O. Feb. 16. "Sir WaIter Scott-the man and his work," by Rev. Brian Kilroy. Mar. 16. Ladies' Night; "Travelogue," by Mrs. J. A. Doctor. Apl. 20." The Abbeys of Scotland," by Dr. O. C. Mazengarb, LL.M. May 18." Burns as a world poet," by Dr. Merringtoll. Jun. 15. Annual General Meeting. (MISS) B. CLARK, Secretary

546: THE OAK BURNS CLUB, HAMILTON The Annual General Meeting of the Club was held on 6th September 11941, Mr. John Kane (President) in the chair. The Secretary and Treasurer submitted the annual report and financial statement, which showed the Club to be in a sound position. The usual donations were voted. All last year's officials were unanimously re-elected and thanked. The pro­ gramme for 1940-411 was carried through with enthusiasm. The chief event of the year was our Anniversary meeting, at which "The Immortal Memory" was submitted by the Secretary of the Club, whose address on Burns was listened to with rapt attention by his hearers. A good number of our young members are in the forces; one is a prisoner of war in Germany. We are looking forward and hoping they will soon be back to enj oy themselves at the meetings, which are held on the first Saturday of each month. ROBERT RITCHIE, Secretary

567: NEWTOWN BURNS CLUB, PAISLEY The Newtown Burns Club was formed in 1938, federated in 1939, and has gradually progressed from a membership of 34 to 80 members on roll at end of 1940. We hope to increase to 1100 before the end of present year. The subscription is 1/­ per year, with 3d. per week contribution, which Pl1YS member's annual dinner and donation to Jean Armour Houses. The club's social activities include lectures, Scotch Nights, Ladies' Nights, and Outings in summer when possible. Taking things as they are we have a jolly club, and hope to have many happy nights together when the war clouds roll awar. WM. STRUTHERS, Hon. Secy. BURNS CLUB NOTES

STIRLING, OLAOKMANNAN AND WEST PERTH SHIRES DISTRIOT The majority of the Burns Clubs in this District have suspended their activities during the war, but it was decided to keep going the bowling tournament inaugurated three years ago. At the annual meeting of the Association, Mr. McGilchrist (Empire Club, Bannockburn) reported a substan­ tial credit balance, and it was agreed to donate two guineas each to the National Burns Memorial Cottage Homes and the Jean Armour Burns Houses. The tournament took place on 9th August 1941 on the Scottish Dyes Club Green at Grangemouth, ten clubs compet­ ing for the trophy. The weather was excellent and play throughout very keen. At the close of play it was found that the Cup had been won by Stirling Club, who defeated Graham­ ston by a majority of 15 shots (25-110). The President (Mr. William Wark) presided at the presentation ceremony and handed over the Cup to the Stirling skip, while Mr. Dan Robertson presented to the winning players four prizes given by Mr. John White (Rose of Grange Club). Much of the success of the Association is due to Mr. Wark and Mr. McGilchrist, and they were accorded a vote of thanks; a similar compliment was paid Mr. White for his generosity. ALEXANDER DUN

VISITORS TO ALLOWAY, 1940-1941

The number of visitors to the Cottage and the Monument at Alloway during the year which ended on 30th September 11941 was 74,333: an increase of 6,68il on the number for the preceding year. To the poet's birthplace and the Museum the number who paid for admission was 33,893, compared with 30,&12 in the year 1939-40; to the Monument the number was 4:0,440, compared with 37,140 in the year 1939-40. MOTTO-Cl A MAN'S A MAN FOR A' THAT U

THE BURNS FEDERAT·ION INSTITUTED 1885

HO1/,. Pruident8. Sir .ALUAND:aR GIBB, G.B.E., c.B., LL.D.(Edin.), F.R.S., QUMn Anne's Lodge, Westminllter, London, S.W.I. WILLI.ut WILL, 9'1 Chiltern Court, London, N.W.I. RoB_Ri' GRAHAM of Fintry, 10 Finsbury Circus, London, E.C.2. 'BPevet.Oolonel T. C. DUNLOP, A.D.C., T.D., D.L., Sauchrie, Maybole, Ayrshire. SiP RaBBRT :BRUCE, D.L., LL.D., Brisbane House, 9 Rowan Road, Glasgow, S.1. Sir JOIlBPH DOBBIE, S.S.C., 42 Melville Street, Edinburgh, 3. THOMA,8 AMos, M.A, 19 Glebe ROOd, Kilmarnook. Sir THOMAS OLlVER, D.L., M.D., 7 Ellison Pbtce, Newcastle.on·Tyne. DUNcAN MACINNES, Station B, Box 9, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A. ALEXANDER G. McKNIGHT, 32l Providence Building, Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.A. WILLlAlI GRANT, M.A., LL.D., Training Centre, St. Andrew Street, Aberdeen. J. C. EWING, 8 Royal Terrace, Glasgow, 0.3. WM. C. CoCKBURN, Holmwood, Uddingston. WILLlAM A. WEIR, 511 Wardlaw Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitob~ Canada.

Hon. Vice·Prelidents. \ Sir ROBBRT WILSON, D.L., LL.D., Da.lsallooh, 18 Aytoun Road, Pollokshields, Glasgow, S.1. J~ICS THoMsoN, F.S.A.Scot., The Cedars, ~l Fortis Green, East Finchley, London, N.2. J. 'l'AYLOR GIBB, F.S.A.Scot., Mauchline. ODRICW M'CALLUM, 33 Hillside Road, Gla.sgow, S.3 . .TUBS McMuRDO, 85·71 144th Street, Jamaica, N.Y., U.8.A. JOHN N. HALL, Eastwood, Irvine. JAMBS A. MORRIS, R.S.A., Wellington Chambers, Ayr. RICHARD DOUGLAS, 1 Wall Street, New York, N.Y., U.S.A. DANIBL ROBBRl'SON, J.P., 7 Rosehall Terrace, Falkirk. ADAM lliCKAY, 52 Fernleigh Road, Glasgow, S.3. THE BURNS FEDERATION, 67 BXBCUTIVIII OOMMI'l'TEB.

PrelicHnt-M. H. MoKBRRow, F.S.A.Soot., 43 ~uccleuch Street, Dumfries. Pall- Pruidenl-

Vice-Pruident,-Sir TBOMAS OLlVER, D.L., M.D., 7 Ellison Placel N ewC&stle-on-Tyne. Capt. CHARLES CARMIOBABL, 54 Chatsworth Street, Derby. Hon. &cretary-JoBN MoVIE, 13 Hillside Crescent, Edinburgh, 7. !lon. 2TeaB'Urer-Lieut. - Col. DAVID YUILLIC, T.D.. Woodcroft, Symington, Kilmarnock. Hon. Solicitor- Hon. Editor. "BurnI ChronicZ,"·-J. C. EWING, 8 Royal Terrace, Glasgow, C.3. Hon. &cretaty of School Children', Competitiom-FRED. J. BELFoRD. M.A., F.E.I.S., 3 Park Grove, Liberton, Edinburgh, 9.

lJi8trict Repruentati1Je8. I. 4yr,hire-JAMES MAOINTYRE, 17 New Road, Mauchline. TBOMAS BOYD, Doonleigh, Carrick Road, Ayr. U. Edinburgh-W. KING GILLIES, M.A., B.A.(OxoN.), LL.D., 12 Suffolk Road, Edinburgh. Ill. GUugO'W-WM. C. COOKBURN, Holmwood, Uddingston. Dr. T.· STEWART BARBlE, 13 Somerset Place, Glasgow, C.3. IV. Dumbarton and 4rgyll Shiru-WM. BOYLE, 22 Osborne Street, Clydebank. V. Fife,hir6-Capt. DAvID STOBIE, M.B.E., Urak, Crossford, Fife. T. C. ANDERSON, Rowan Cottage, Main Street, Kelty, Fife. VI. Lanaf"Mhir6-RoBERT FORREsTER, 177 Hamilton Road, Cambusla.ng. J OBN R. FOTBERINGBAM, Orwell, Bent Road, Hamilton. T. B. GOUDIE, Ewanrigg, Burnbank, Ha.milton. JOBN HAPPLE, 4 Graham Avenue, EddIewood, Hamilton. VII. Mid, and Eallt Lothian, and Border,-GEORGE HUMPBRBT, The Saughs, N ewtongrange, Midlothian. ALEXANDER PRINGLE, 14 Wellington Street, Hawick. "VUI. Wut Lothian- IX. Renfrew,hire-Ex·Provost J. M. ADAM, J.P.• Cove Point House, Cove Road, Gourock. ARTHUR MURRAY, BevarIey, 66 South Street. Greenock. 58 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

. X. Stirling, Olackmannan and We8t Perth Shire,-DAlfIEL ROBERTSON, J.P., 7 Rosehall Terrace, Falkirk. JAMES P. CRAWFORD, 68 Port Street, Stirling. XI. East Perth8lbire and Angu,-

XII. Northern ScottiBh Counties-Miss ANNIE BARCLAY, c/o Town and Counties Ladies' Club, 7 Bonaccord Street, Aberdeen. XIII. Southern Scottish Countie8-J OHN W ARDLAW, Glenalva, Albert Road, DUJIlfries. XIV. London and South-Eastern England-JoHN M. SWAN, 17 Roxborough Park, Harrow, Middlesex. XV. North-.&utern England-J. RENWICK VICKERS, Belvoir, St. Hedes, East Boldon, Co. Durham. XVI. North- We.tern England-DANIEL WRIGHT, Quatre Bras, St. Andrews Road, Bebington, Cheshire. XVII. Midland& of England-JoHN CURRIE, 20 Arboretum Street, Nottingham. W. G. MCGREGOR, 19 Byron Road, Sheffield, 7. XVIII. South· Western England- XIX. Wale8-HECToR McKELVIE, 3 Glanmor• Road, Uplands, Swansea. XX. Ireland-ALEXANDER EMSLIE, M.A., 5 Royal Avenue, , BelfaBt. XXI. South ..4.frica-DONALD F. MACNAIR, 103 Fotheringay Road, Glasgow, S.l. . XXII. ..4.U&tralia.-T. ATHoLL ROBERTsoN, F.R.G.S., F.S.A.8cot., 9 Foster ane, London, E.C.2. XXIII. New Zealand-WILLIAM BLACK, Cardean, Eastfield Road, Dumfries. XXIV. Canada-JoHN G. S. SPROLL, 145 Queen Street, Glasgow, C.l. XXV. India-ARTHuR McKERROW, Polmood, Biggar. XXVI. U.S• ..4..-ARTHuR A. CRAIG, 76 Crumley Street, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A. GEORGE S. MACGREGOR, 314 Edwin Street, Flint, Michigan, U.S.A. XXVII. Near East-RuGH M. MAc!NTYRE, Elmsley, 7 Racecourse Road, Ayr. XXVIII. China-THOMAS FINDLAY, Learig, Mauchline. SUB-COMMITTEES. F'im.ance: Messrs. Cockburn (Convener), Adam, Goudie, Murray, and Robertson. Memorials: Messrs. R. M. Maclntyre (Convener), Black, Boyd, Goudie, and Murray. AUDITORS. J AlIES MAC!NTYRE, 17 New Road, Mauchline. Bailie WILLIAlI A. GOLD, Wallacethorn, Riccarton, Kilmarnock. THE BURN'8 FEDERATION 59

CONS1'ITUTION .AND RULBS.

NatTIAJ. 1. The Association shall be called "The Burns Federation," with headquarters at Kih:narnock.

Objects. 2. The objects of the Federation shall be (a) To strengthen and consolidate, by universal affiliation, the bond of fellowship amongst the members of Burns Clubs 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 Committee 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 Children's Com­ 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 Clubs and Societies. Burns Clubs and kindred Societies may be admitted to the Federation by the Executive Committee, on application in writing to the Hon. Secretary, enclosing a copy of their Constitu­ tion and List of Office-bearers. Such applications shall be con­ sidered by the Executive' Committee at its next meeting. (b) Ladies or gentlemen who have rendered conspicuous service to the Burns Movement may be elected by the Council to the position of Honorary President or Honorary Vice-President, on the recommendation of the Executive Committee.

Council. 4. The Council shall consist of the HOll. Presidents, the Hon. Vice-Presidents, the Executive Committee, the Auditors, and three members elected by each Club. 60 THb1 BURNS FEDERATION

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 0/. 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. I (d) Nominations of Office-bearers, Intimations of election of Distriot representative members, and Notices of motion shall be lodged in writing with the Hon. Secretary not later than the seoond Saturday of June. (e) The Agenda of the Conference and the Annual Reports ahall 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 Burn. 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 evel'yadditional 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

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\ 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. (0) 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 a 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.

SubBCriptiOft8. 8. (a) Each Club, on admission to the Federation, shall pay a 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. Clubs in arrear with their subscriptions shall Hot be entitled to be represented at the annual Conference of the Council. (b) Each Club shall be expected to 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· Prellident, the Hon. Secretary, and the Hon. Treasurer, or any­ two of them. 62 THE BURNS FEDERATION

Honorar,!/ Secretar,!/. 10. The Hon. Secretary (with, if decided to be necessary, the assistance of a Minute Clerk) shall keep the Minute Book of 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.

Honorar,!/ Prea3urer. 11. The Hon. Treasurer shall have charge of all monies 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 31st July.

"B1!NI.3 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 ()f 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 Fmance Committee. (IJ) The published price of the Burm Chronicle shall be fixed by the Executive Committee. School Children's Competition•• 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. BenefitB. 14. (a) Affiliated Clubs shall be supplied gratis with copies of newBpapers 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. Bc of "Comtitution")

I. Ayrshire. H. Edinburgh. HI. Glasgow. IV. Dumbarton and Argyll Shires. V. Fifeshire. VI. Lanarkshire. VII. Lothians (Mid and East) a.nd Borders. VIII. Lothian (West). IX. Renfrewshire .. X. Stirling, Clackmannan, and West Perth Shires. XI. East Perthshire and Angus. XII. Northern Scottish Counties. XIII. Southern Scottish Counties. XIV. London and South-Eastern England. Essex, Hertford, Middlesex, Berks, Buckingham, Oxford, Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex, Kent. XV. North-Eastern England. Northumberland, Durham, York~hire (exoept Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster) XVI. N orth-Western England. Cumberland, Westmorland, Lancashire, Cheshire XVH. Midlands of England. Derby, Nottingham, Lincoln, South Yorkshire. Leicester, Rutland Stafford, Shropshire, Woroester, Warwick, North· ampton, Cambridge, Huntingdon, Bedford, Norfolk, Suffolk XVIII. South-Western England. Hereford, Gloucester, Wilts, Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall, Monmouth XIX. Wales. XX. Ireland. XXI. South Africa. XXII. Australia. XXIII. New Zealand. XXIV. Canada. XXV. India. XXVI. United States of America. XXVII. Near East. XXVIII. China. 64 THE BURNS FEDERATION I. AYl'shlI'8-20 Clubs: 2 Members. o KiImarnock. 310 Mauchline. 35 DaIry. 365 Catrine. 45 Cumnock. 369 Maybole St. Crispin's. 56 Muirkirk Lapraik. 377 Kilbirnie Rosebery. 173 Irvine. 435 Ayr Tam 0' Shanter. 192 Ayrshire B.C.AII8OC. 456 Troon Masonic. 2l'>2 Alloway. 500 New CumnQck. 274 Troon. 564 Ochiltree Winsome Willie. 275 Ayr. 568 Darvel. 288 Beith Caledonia. 573 Croft Springside. Secretary: John M. Irving, 7 Middlemas Drive, Kilmarnook.

11. Edlnbul'gh-12 Clubs: 1 Member. 22 Edinburgh. 314 Edinburgh Scottish. 79 Corstorphine. 341 Leith. 124 Ninety. 378 Edinburgh B.C.Assoo. 212 Portobello. 398 Colinton. 293 New Craighall. 410 Royal Mile. 307 Edinburgh Ayrshire Assoc. 489 Clarinda. Secretary: Fred. J. Belford, M.A., 3 Park Grove, Liberton, Edinburgh, 9.

Ill. Glasgow-22 Clubs: 2 Members.

3 Tam 0' Shanter. 91 Shettleston. 7 Thistle. 135 Partick Western. 9 Royalty. 139 National. 33 Haggis. 153 Scottish. 34 Carrick. 169 Glasgow B.C.Assoo. 36 Rosebery. 181 Primrose. 49 Bridgeton. 213 Kingston. 53 Govan Fairfield. 263 Masonic. 68 Sandyford. 282 Glasgow Bowling Assoo. 74 National Burns Memorial 295 Burns House. Cottage Homes. 477 Bellahouston. 484 Sheddens Ladies. Secretary: Andrew Stenhouse, LL.B., 183 West George Street, Glasgow, C.2. LIST OF DISTRICTS IV. Dumbarton and Argyll Shlres-8 Clubs: 1 Member. 2 Alexa.ndria. 225 Helensburgh. 10 Dumbarton. 244 Dalmuir. 75 Kirn. 421 Arrochar and Tarbet. 196 Mid-Argyll. 550 Dunoon Mary Campbell.

Secretary: Wm. C. Cockburn, Holmwood, Uddingston.

V. Flfeshlre-19 Clubs: ! Members. 62 Cupar. 402 High Valleyfield Highland 85 Dunfermline. Mary Ladies. 184 Blairadam. 452 Auchterderran Bonnie Jean. 250 Cowdenbeath Tarn 0' 457 Kinglassie Ladies. Shanter. 459 Cowdenbeath West End 262 Fife B.C.Assoc. , Jolly Begga.rs. 283 SinclairtowIi. 478 Kelty and Blairadam Bonnie 326 Bingry Ladies. Doon Ladies. 330 Glencraig "Bonnie Jean." 486 Jean Armour, Steelend. 345 Denbeath. 496 Auld Hoose, Burntisland. 350 Markinch. 508 Auchterderran. 554 Bruce, Falkland.,

Secretarg: T. C. Anderson, Rowan Cottage, Main Street, Kelty, Fife.

VI. Lanarkshire_et next page.

VII. Mid and East Lothians and Borders-16 Clubs: 2 Members. 96 Jedburgh. 384 Pumpherston Bonnie Doon. 108 East Calder. 400 Haddington. 198 Gorebridge Jolly Beggars. 414 Dalkeith Fountain. 199 New battle and District. 427 Gorebridge Glencairn. 239 Hawick. 442 Penicuik. 319 Fisherrow Masonic. 475 Tweeddale Ladies. 338 Dalkeith and District. 516 The Airts, Prestonpans. 346 Oakbank Mossgiel. 552 Fawside, Tranent.

Secretary: James Juner, 2 Greenhall Crescent, Gorebridge. B 68 THE BURNS FEDERATION VI. Lanarkshire-40 Clubs: 4 Members. 20 Airdrie. 466 Dykehead Mton Water 100 Hamilton Mossgiel. Ladies. 121 Hamilton Junior. 467 Gilbertfield Highland Mary 133 N ewarthill. Ladies. 152 Hamilton. 468 High Blantyre. 157 Baillieston. 494 Motherwell United Services. 207 Cambuslang Wingate. 505 Wishaw Masonic. 237 Uddingston Masonic. 506 Dykehead Jean Armour. 266 Newton Jolly Beggars. 509 Motherwell Masonic. 290 Blantyre and District. 520 Uddingston Lochlie Ladies. 348 Newton Bonnie Jean. 522 Glenlee. 356 Burnbank Masonic. 526 Dykehead Tam 0' Shanter. 372 Baillieston Jean Armour. 527 Peacock Cross. 387 Mary Campbell (Cambus- 529 William Mitchell. lang). 533 Fauldhouse. 388 Kyle (Shotts) Ladies. 537 Harthill. 390 Meikle Earnock Jolly 542 Newarthill White Heather. Beggars. 546 Oak, Hamilton. 392 Whiffiet. 547 Coalburn Jolly Beggars. 424 Cambu8IangTamo'Shanter.549 Bothwell Bonie Lesley 428 Chry8ton. Ladies. , I 441 Temple, Shotts. 574 Holy town Blair Athole. 577 Dalaerf and Clydesdale. Secreta'1l: Mrs. M. Thomson, 21 Gilbertfield Road, Cambuslang.

VIII. West Lothian-I) Clubs: 1 Member. 125 Blackbnrn on Almond. 429 Bathgate. 160:Whitburn. 432 Winchburgh. 471 Rose of Grange (Bo'ness). Secreta'1l: P. Glen, 41 Torphichen Street, Bathgate: LIST OF DISTRICTS 67 IX. Ren1'Pewshlpe-17 Clubs: Z Members. 21 Greenock. 431 Inverkip. 48 Paisley. 472 Renfrewshire RC.A. 59 Gourock Jolly Beggars. 512 Renfrew Andrew Park. 161 Paisley Charleston. 524 Cronies, Paisley. 190 Port-Glasgow. 538 Greenock & District 209 Greenock St. John's. P.P. Assoc. 254 Greenock Victoria. 540 J ohnstone Masonic. 383 Greenock Heather. 567 Paisley Newtown. 430 Gourock. 576 Fort Matilda. Secretary;: Arthur C. E. Lewis, VIl.llorbe, Rodney Road, Gourock.

X. Stlrl1ng, Claekmannan, and West Perth Shipes- 17 Clubs: Z Membeps. 4 Callander. 399 St. Ringans. 37 Dollar. 409 Stenhousemuir and District 50 Stirling. 426 Sauchie. 126 Fa.lkirk. 469 Denny Cross. 218 Banuockburn. 503 Dunblane. 292 Grahamston. 510 Scottish Dyes. 352 Grangemouth. 541 Doune. 380 Falkirk Cross KeY~8 543 Abbey'Craig. Cambusbarron. Secretary: Alex. Dun, 25 Port Street, Stirling.

XI. East Pel"thshlre and Angus-7 Clubs: 1 Member. 14 Dundee. 76 Brechin. 26 Perth. 82 Arbroath. ·H Forfar. 242 Montrose. 327 Perth St. Mark's. Secretary: George Cumming, J.P., Lindsay Lane, .Brechin. /

68 THE BURNS FEDERA'TION XII. lfopthepn Seottlsh Counties-7 Clubs: 1 Membep. 40 Aberdeen. 367 Dornoch. 149 Elgin. 403 Fraserburgh. 336 Peterhead. 458 Stonehaven. 470 St. GHes (Elgin). Secretary: Alex. Mutch, 2 Burns Gardens, Aberdeen.

XIII. South em Seottlsh Countles-1S Clubs: t Member. 112 Dumfries Howff. 437 Dumfries Ladies. 217 Eskdale. 479 Queen of the South Ladies. 226 Dumfries. 502 Lincluden. 309 Annan. 530 Southern Scottish Counties 323 Kirkcudbright. B.C.A. 393 Annan Ladies. 536 Whithorn. 401 "Brig-En'," Maxwelltown. 562 Castle Douglas. Secretary: William Black, Cardean, Eastfield Road, Dumfries.

XIV. London and South-Eastem England-5 Clubs: t Membep. 1 Burns Club of London. 569 Thanet and District Ca!. Soc. 481 London Ayrshire Society. 570 Scottish Clans Assoc. of 492 Harrow Cal. Soc. London. Secretary: John M. Swan, 17 Roxborough Park, Harrow, Middlesex.

XV. NOl"th-Eastern England-11 Clubs: 1 Membep. 89 Sunderland. 531 T.s-side Cal. Soc. 156 Newcastle. 534 Bedlington. HiS Darlington. 544 Ashington. 165 Wallsend-on-Tyne. 548 Leeds Cal. Soc. 379 Hartlepools. 551 Scarborough Cal. Soc. 555 Harrogate St. Andrew's Soc. Secretary: Matthew N eilson, 14 Percy Terrace, Sunderland.

XVI. Nol"th-Westepn England-7 Clubs: 1 Membep. 71 Carlisle. 366 Liverpool. 236 Whitehaven. 417 Burnley and District. 363 Barrow, St. Andrew'a 436 Walney Jolly Begga.rs Society. Ladies. 572 Chester Ca!. Assoc. Secretary: Miss Florence M. M'Leod, Rowanhill, 34 Childwa!J Mount Road, Liverpool, 16. LIST OF DISTRICTS 69 XVII. Midlands of England-16 Clubs: 2 .embers. 17 Nottingham. 445 Bw:ton Cal. Soc. 55 Derby. 454 Rotherham. 167 Birmingham. 461 Leicester Cal. Soo. 296 Walaa.ll. 528 Loughborough Soottish Soo. 329 Newark and District. {)53 Wolverhampton Col Soc. 405 Sheffield Cal. Soc. 556 Donca.ster Cal. Soo. 418 Skegness. 559 Coventry CIIol. Soc. 438 Chesterfield Cal. Soo. 563 Norfolk Cal. Soc. S,cretary: John Currie, 20 Arboretum Street, Nottingham.

XVIII. SOl1~h-Westel'D England-6 Clubs: 1 Member. 120 Bristol. 480 Falmouth. 446 Herefordshire. 535 Plymouth &; District Cal. 462 Cheltenham Scottish Sac. Soc. Secretary: F. W. Whitehead, Albion Chambers, Bristol.

XIX. Wales-t Club: t Member. 444 Swansea. and West Wales.

XX. Ireland-8 Clubs: t Member. 15 Belfast. 183 -Londonderry. 406 Dublin St. Andrew's Soc. Secretary: T. H. Roughead, Athelstane, 98 Galwally Park, Belfast.

XXI. South Africa-1 Club: 1 Member. 373 Red Hill, Natal.

XXII. Australla-7 Clubs: 1 Member. 324 Stockton. 523 Highland Society of N.S. W 1>11 Perth. 532 Cessnock. 521 Waratah-Mayfield. 545 Parramatta. 566 Soottish Soo. and Burns Club of Australia..

XXIII. New Zealand-2 Clubs: 1 Member. 4:49 Wellington. 497 St. Andrew (Wellington). 70 THE BURNS FEDERATION XXIV. Canada-it Clubs: 1 Member. 25 Winnipeg St. Andrew's Soc. 476 Border Cities (Ont.) 197 Winnipeg. 501 GaIt (Ont.) 303 Victoria (B.C.) St. 513 Fredericton St. ..Andrew's Andrew's Soc. Soc. 305 New Waterford. 561 London (Ontario). 325 Vancouver Fellowship(B.C.) 571 Edmonton. 443 Burns Club of Victoria 575 Windsor (Ont.) Jean (B.C.) Armour.

XXV. Indla-2 Clubs: 1 Member. 355 Caloutta. 560 Cawnpore Cal. Soc. , XXVI. U.S.A.-23 Clubs: 2 Members. 171 Chattanooga. 412 Gary. 208 Colorado Springs. 413 San Francisco St. Andrew's 220 St. Louis. Soc. 238 Atlanta. 453 Philadelphia Ladies' 271 Trenton. Auxiliary . 284 Philadelphia. • 64 Yakima Valley. 320 Troy. 493 Akron. 331 Buffalo. 498 Flint. 354 Royal Order of Scottish 507 Orange County. Clans. 518 Ye Auld Cronies, Ohio. 375 Holyoke. 525 Flint Jolly Beggars. 381 Greater New York Masonic. 557 Atlanta Ladies. 391 Waterbury. 565 Robert Burns Circle of New York. Secretar'U: James H. Baxter, 21 Bleecker Avenue, Troy, N.Y. U.S.A.

XXVII. Near East-2 Clubs: 1 Member. 495 Baghdad Cal. Soc. 515 Abadan Cal. Soc.

XXVIII. Chlna-l Club: 1 Member. 514 Shanghai.

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LIST OF PAST-PRESIDENTS. 1885-1899 : Provost Peter Sturrock, Kilmarnock. 1899-1906 : Provost David Mackay, Kilmarnock. 1906-1907 : David Murray, M.A., RSc.; Kilmarnock. 1908-1909 : WiIliam Wallace, LL.D., Glasgow. 1909-1910 : Captain David Sneddon, V.D., Kilmarnock. 1910-1923 : Duncan M'Naught, LL.D., Kilmaurs. 1923-1927 : Sir Robert Bruce, D.L., LL.D., Glasgow. 1927-1930 : Sir Joseph Dobbie, S.S.C., Edinburgh. 1 1930-1933 : Sir Alexander Gibb, G.RE., C.R, London. 1933-1937 : Ninian Macwhannell, F.R.I.B.A., Glasgow.

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

1885-93 Kilmarnock. 1915-19 Glasgow. 1894 Glasgow. 1920 London. 1895 Dundee. 1921 Dunfermline. 1896 Kilmarnock. 1922 Birmingham. 1897 Greenock. 1923 Ayr. 1898 Mauchline. 1924 Dumfries. 1899 Dumfries. 192t5 Edinburgh. 1900 Kilmarnock. 1926 Perth. 1901 Glasgow. 1927 Derby. 1902 Greenock. 1928 Aberdeen. 1903 Edinburgh. 1929 Troon. 1904 Stirling. 1930 Greenock. 1905 Hamilton. 1931 Hawick. 1906 Kilmarnock. 1932 Stirling. 1907 Sunderland. 1933 London. 1908 St. Andrews. 1934 Glasgow. 1909 Dunfermline. 1935 Ayr and Kilmarnook. 1910 Lanark. 1~36 Elgin. 1911 Glasgow. 1937 Newcastle-upon-Tyne. 1912 Carlisle. 1938 Dumfries. 1913 Galashiels. 1940-41 Glasgow. The Council did not meet in 1914 and in 1939. I

MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE COUNCIL

BUBNS HOUSB CLUB, GLASGOW, 13TH SBPTBMBEB, 1941. The Annual Conference of the Council of the Burns Federation was held here to-day at 3 p.m. The President, Mr. M. H. McKerrow, F.S.A.Soot., occupied the chair, and was accompanied on the platform by the other office-bearers. Apologies for absence were intimated from Messrs. Wm. C. Cockburn, J. Taylor Gibb, John N. Hall, George Humphrey, Andrew M'Callum, Donald F. Macnair, Dan Robertson, John M. Swan, William Thomson and J. Renwick Vickers. There was an attendance of 130 delegates from 54 clubs. q'he President, on behalf of the Executive Committee, extended It cordial welcome to the delegates, and said­ Notwithstanding Hitler's threat to exterminate us, we meet her~a large and representative gathering. Let Hitler remember- " The Romans came and went away; The N ormans cam~and where are they 1 Here we are, and here we stay In Auld Scotland." I wan:!; to welcome the club delegates who are here, and to tender kindest thoughts to our friends beyond the seas, whose attendance circumstances forbid. We sympathise with those clubs suffering from the cruel effects of war. Doubtless they will arise Phren ix-like from the ashes, with renewed vigour; I ,am pleased to see some of the representatives of these clubs with us to-day. We are here to-day to renew our determination to carry forward the torch of liberty and independence, lit by Scot­ land's heroic and patriotic poet, Robert Burns. I do not need to remind you that he was a man who had a proud heart; you know he had a daring mind; you know he was matchless in speech; he showed us that laughter and joy were not crimes and that freedom of thought and sentiment were our just rights. He set words to Scottish melodies; he turned to music the emotio:qs common to humanity. But MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 73 he did more for Scotland than give her songs to sing and rhymes to read. He had a determined love of independence, he hated foreign tyranny, and he has cast a charm over our native lap.d that makes it worth fighting for. These outstand­ ing features and the ideals of Burns stimulate the obstinate valour, the love ot independence, and the firm courage of the Scottish people to display their noblest e·£forts to destroy the vicious tyranny ,and oppression at present facing our native land. - So, ip. the words which Sir Harry Lauder wrote in May 1917 during a critical period of the last war, let us certify that the ideals of Burns are in our hearts and not in our minds alone. Let the gospel of Burns be the creed of those who meet to practise what he preached. Let us knit closer together for the glory of our country and the comfort of our fellow-men. The Minutes of last year's Conference were held as read and were approved. The Hon. Secretary, in submitting the annual report, said- While we cannot expect that our Burns activities can be carried on during the war on the-same scale as usual, it is gratifying that we have over 100 delegates here to-day to testify that we are still keeping the Burns flag flying. Diffi­ culties of transpert, I know, have prevented many of our home clubs from being represented, ap.d we cannot expect to see representatives from overseas clubs. But our overseas friends have not forgotten us. Several of them in the Dominions and the United States have sent ~heir cordial greetings and best wishes, and this week one club in New South Wales, the Waratah-Mayfield Burns Club, se;nt along with its good wishes a cheque tor ten guineas for the Air Raid Distress Fund. The erection of monuments in stone and lime to Burns has given place to other methods of honouring his memory. While continuing to encourage the endowment of Burns beds and children's cots in hospitals, and to support such excellent institutions as the Mauchline Homes and the Jean Armour Burns Houses for old people, our principal object for some time now has been to encourage the teaching, study and development of Scottish literature. At the present moment we have undertaken to give the full support Qf the Federation to the publication of the Scottish National Dictionary. Our League of Donors scheme was launched to ensure that the pUblication of the Dictionary would proceed in spite Qt 74 MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Hitler, and it has had a very good beginning. But it can do far better yet, and nothing short of 100 per cent. support from our clubs should be aimed at. There can surely be no finer memorial to Robert Burns than the publication of a work which will ensure that his writings, in spite of the radio and the films, will remain intelligible to future generations of Scottish men and women.

HON. SECRETARY's ANNUAL REPORT As we approach the end of the second year of the w.ar, and reflect on the position at the time of our last Conference, we have every reason to be thankful, and to look forward with confidence to the time-perhaps much sooner than we had a right to expect-when Hitlerism and all it stands for will be finally crushed and right triumph over might. We are all called upon to play our part in the struggle, and it is no wonder, therefore, that the past year in the Burns world has been quiet and uneventful. Many of our Clubs, particularly those in bombed areas, have had to carry on under most difficult conditions, evoking the sympathy and admiration of us all. Quite a few have had to close down for the duration of the war. Many of those which have carried on have diverted their energies from the usual channels, and have done great work in entertaining service men and women and raising funds for the Red Cross and other War Charities. We congratula:te the Association of Scottish Societies in London on the continued success of "Caledonia," the Rest Home for Scottish Troops which they inaugurated at the outbreak of war. Their effort originally was to provide comforts, and thousands of woollies have been knitted and distributed. Their Council is presided over by Lord Alness, ably supported by two members of our Executive Committee, Mr. John M. Swan as Hon. Treasurer and Mr. T. Atholl Robertson as Hon. Secretary, and they soon extended their work owing to the poor accommodation at London Railway Stations for men coming and going to Scotland. The Duke of Buccleuch generously placed two floors of his London residence, 2 Grosvenor Place, at the disposal of the Scottish Societies. There Scottish service men .are made very welcome. They obtain meals and a comfortable bed at very low charges. Games and entertainments of all kinds are provided, and Saturday evening dances are a prominent feature. Over a hundred Scots ladies give voluntary service, and thousands of soldiers, sailors and airmen have found a home from home and have been made happy and comfortable. Belfast Burns Association has a Speuial Committee for MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 75

contacting Scottish service men i~ hospital in Belfast and arranging for them to be visited by members of the Associa­ tion. Many Clubs have set up Ladies' Committees for the provision of comforts for the Forces, and in this connection the efforts of the Caledonian Society of Sheffield have been very successful. Others have devoted t}leir activities to the raising of funds for Scottish War Charities. Up to date the Calcutta Burns Club has contributed .£825, and during the past year the Caledonian Society of Cawnpore donated ,£280. The Bundles for Britain movement in U .S.A. has adopted 19 damaged hospitals, and is supplying them with funds and equipment. St. Louis Bur~s Club is taking an active part, and their Secretary, Mr. David L. Grey, is also Secretary of the St. Louis Branch of the movement. They }lave adopted ~he Prince of Wales General Hospital, London. In May last they had already remitted $17,500 to this Hospital, and a further $2,500 was in course of being raised. Full reports of all such activities are not available, and it is suggested that Clubs should send in reports of their war efforts so that they may be chronicled i~ the annals of the Federation. . It is with regret that we have to record the deaths during the past year of Lt.-Col. J. M. Mitchell, C.B.E., LL.D., President of Dunfermline United Burns Club and a former member of our Executive Committee, and Mr. Thomas Henderson, B.Sc., General Secretary of the Educational Institute of Scotland, who, when a Vice-Preside.nt of the Federation, rendered valuable service as Joint Editor of the Scottish Literature Text Books for use in schools.

MEMBERSHIP During the year Dalserf and Clydesdale B.urns Club was affiliated, .and there were two re-affiliations:- Dykehead Tam 0' Shanter Burns Club. Maybole St. Crispin's Burns Club. 211 Pocket Diplomas were issued, chiefly to Overseas Clubs. .4ULD BRIG OF DOON Part of the footway at the Auld Brig of Doon having been rendered dangerous owing to a large number of the cobbles being removed by souvenir hunters, the Ayr Town Council recently had the necessary repairs to the cobbled footway and pointing of the walls carried out, with the consent of 76 MINUTES QF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE H.M:. Office of Works, the Brig being classified as an ancient monument. All other Memorials were recently reported to the Executive Committee as being in a good state oj repair.

CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS The National Burns Memorial Cottage Homes and the Glasgow and District Burns Association continue to IJarry on their excellent work at the Cottage HOIllils and t)le Jean Armour Burns Houses, Mauchline, and deserve the whole­ hearted support of all Burnsians. Reports on both Institu­ tions will be submitted at the Conference. As the 25th of January next year will fall on a. Sunday, the Executive Committee recommend that, wherever possible, Clubs, either individually or jointly, should endeavour to arrange for Burns Memorial Services being held, .at which it is suggested collections might be taken on behalf of the National BUnls Memorial Cottage Homes and the Jean Armour Burns Houses.

ENTERTAINMENTS TAX Several cases were reported to the Commissioners of Customs and Excise of Entertainmenta Duty having been claimed in respect of Burns Dinners held last January. In all these cases the Commissioners decided that the duty ought not to have been charged. They stated further t)lat the practice with regard to charging Entertainments Duty in respect of Burns Dinners is still in accordance with t)le terms of the circular on the subject which has been printed from time to time in the Quarterly Bulletin and the BWI'n8/0hronicle. [P.S.-See also page 3 of this issue of the latter publication.]

., BURNS CHRONICLE" The sixteenth volume of the Second Series of the Burn. OhrO'nlicle was published in December last. Aa this was the Jubilee number of the Ohronicle, it was unfortunate that the times did not permit of the publication of a. larger volume than usual, which the occasion merited, but to have publishej a volume continuously for 50 years is an achievement of which the Federation may well be proud. As the Hon. Editor, Mr. J. C. Ewing, remarks in his Editorial: " . .. The Burns Chronicle is, bro.adly speaking, th~ voice of the Burns Federation and of people interested ill Burns everywhere. It puts on record all aspects of the Federation's aim to disabuse the memory of t)le poet, to excite admiration for his works and honour for his name. MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 77

More especially, it acts as a repository o~ facta relating to Burns and his writings. . . . " In justification of this purpose, it is a fact that nearly every book on the subject of Burns published in the course of the last generation has been indebted for much of its informa­ tion to articles in the B'11.11'n8 Olvronicle. " The Burns Clvronicle has gathered its material from far and wide during its lifetime, and it may be claimed that it would be hard to find any other possible repository for so much discovery, inquiry and opinion than this tenacious publication, kept alive by nothing more--or less--than affec. tion and reverence for the memory of one humble Scotsman whose short span drew to its obscure close more than a century before the Burns Chronicle was even contemplated."

. SCOTTISH NATIONAL DICTIONARY The League of Donors to the Scottish National Dictionary continues to make progress. Since the last Conference over .£270 has been contributed, making a total of .£470 to the end of June last. This does not include .£128 contributed by the " American Scot" Fund being raised by the Secre­ tary of St. Louis Burns Club, U .S.A. Membership of the League of Donors is open to all who undertake to contribute at least one shilling annually, and all federated.. Clubs are invited to form Branches of the League amongst their members. When the contributions from a Club amount to £15 or over, the Club becomes a subscriber, and is entitled to a copy of the ten volumes of the Dictionary as they are published. The distinction of being the fi.rst Club to become a subscriber in this way has fallen to the Greenock Burns Club. Recently the Federation asked Education Committees throughout Scotland to consider the desirability of subscribing for copies of the Dictionary for their Senior Secondary Schools. There was a gratifying response; several of the Committees agreed to supply copies for all their Secondary schools. Volume II of the Dictionary was completed early in the summer, and Part I of Volume III is ;tlready well forward.

'l'he President thanked and congr.atulated the Hon. Sec­ retary on his interesting report, which was a very full and valuable one, considering the circumstances under which they had been working. We are I!orry, he continued, that the deaths of two well­ known friends are recorded. Thomas Henderson and Lieut.- T

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Col. Mitchell were in their re~pootive spheres outstanding personages. A few days ago we lost another kind friep.d by the p.assing of Sir Alexander Brown Swan. Many of us who were present at the reception given to us by the Corporation of Glasgow will remember when, as Lord ProvQst1 he welcomed the Federation to this city in 1935. He was a member of the Sandyford Burns Club and was some years ago their President. I would like to express our great appreciation of the untiring labours of our colleagues, Lord Alness, and Messrs . .J. M. Swan and T. Atholl Robertson, with the benefice~t assistance of the Duke of Buccleuch, in their efforts to make a home from home for our Scottish soldiers as they pass through London. Notwithstanding the present additional 8train put on the work of school teachers it is heartening to know so many 6Chools were able to carry out the annual competition. That 8874 children took part is cheerful news. Though the numbers taking part in :tb Joseph Laing Waugh br,anch of the com­ petition are included in the general return, you may be interested to know that there was a larger number than last 'year taking part in the competition. The report was unanimously adopted.

On the invitation of the President, various delegates des­ ·cribed the activities in which their clubs had engaged during the past year. Mr. James Brown, of Newbattle and District Burns Club, 'Said they had given 58. each to 190 old age pensioners: as they could not get motors to give them a drive they gave them the cash instead. They had carried through the children's competitions .and had awarded 24 book prizes and four cer­ tificates. Theirs was only a small village, but the club had about 60 members, and he thought every member of it was taking part in A.R.P. or Home Guard duties. Mrs. Downie, of Lochlie Ladies' Burns Club (Uddingston), flaid that theirs was the first Burns Club to contribute to a 'Spitfire Fund. They had raised. £120 for that purpose: ' Other delegates described the programme of social and philanthropic activities being carried through by their clubs under the difficulties of war-time conditions. Mr. W.· L. Morren, M.A., of Greenock Burns Club, said he was surprised to observe that the north-east neuk of Scot­ land was not represented in the Burns competitions-the land of Charles Murray and Violet J acob. He wondered if the Burns Federation could not appro.ach the Burns Clubs in the MINUTES QF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE· 79 north-~ast and get them to interest the school children in Burns through the doric which so many of them heard and spoke every day. He thought it was very surpri!ling that parts of Scotland which had produced poets of varying degree were not represented ip this competition. As a schoolmaster he had done a little towards acquainting the boys and girls in his own community not only with Burns but with Scottish literature outside Burns, but they might be surprised to hear that amongst the members of his staff hardly one was willing to take children through Burns's poems. Why was that 1 He thought the root of the whole matter lay in the aca.demic training at the universities of Scotland, where you might expect Scottish literature to come first. But what part of a student's course was devoted to Scottish literature 1 An honours student at a Scottish University had to spend three years in study of Anglo-Saxon. He thought the Burns Fed­ eration should approach the Scottish Universities and try to get them to devote a little more attention to that langu.age of which they were all so proud. Mr. McVie said that for a number of years the Executive of the Federation had had under consideration the question of the teaching of ScottiSih literature other than Burns in Scottish schools. The firSit thing done was to appoint a re­ search committee, with Mr. Tom Henderson of the E.I.S. as Chairman, to survey the whole field of Scottish literature. As a result they had been the means of getting Messrs. Oliver &; Boyd to publish a series of text-books on Scottish literature suitable for teaching in schools and graded to the age of the pupils. A perusal of these books would show that other Scot. tish writers than Burns figured prominently, and that teachers had now the tools to· carry out what had alw,ays been an object of the Federation-the teaching of Scottish literature, not confined to Burns but spread out over the whole field.

HON. TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT Col. David Yuille, in submitting the financial report, said that annual subscriptions, arrears, and affiliation fees brought in £192 3s., which was £10 less than last year. But in 1939 the income from these three sources was £310 6s., so that this year showed a decrease of £118 3s. since 1939. That was a reduction in what were practically their only sources of in­ / come, but they could still congratulate themselves on having a credit balance on the year's working. The sale of pocket diplomas was ,a little source of profit; this year the sale of these had almost doubled-the revenue from that source was £10 lIs. The income from the Burns Ohromcle, £162 28., 80 MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE was practically the same as last year. That was their greatest

lia.bility. They had subsidised the Ohronicle this year to the 1 extent of £89 5s. That ran away with a good bit of their i:tlcome of £192. The credit balance at the end of the year was £58 Is. 7d. in current acc()Unt and .£.3 6s. 7d. in cash account. But that was not quite true. Tbe fund for print­ ing the book of poems for evacuees was £188 5s. 4d. That was the total cost; the income they got from subscriptions had had to be augmented by withdrawing £60 from the Scot­ tish Literature Fund. With that £60 and the subscriptions their total income amoup.ted to £211 6s. 3d. There was thus a balance of £23 Os. lId., and in strict accounting that ou~ht now to be paid back to the Scottish Literature Fund. Once, it was paid back their actual balance. would be something like £34 18s. 8d. on the year's working. Commenting 'on what had been said about educational work, Col. Yuille said the Scottish Literature Development Fund had really beep. earmarked for the furtherance of the study of the Scottish language, and the idea that had occurred to them was that the interest on that Fund, once it had accrued to a reasonable extent, sho'iIld be devoted to some kind of research prizes in the Scottish Universities. Unfortunately, the war had come on, and the income from these funds had been sorely reduced by ip.come tax. Up till now the Federa­ tion had contributed to these funds by paying their income tax out of the gener,al funds. The sum of 10s. per £ rather reduced the interest' of these funds, but they intended to keep them intact if they possibly could, so that after the war they might be used to good purpose. The adoption of the financial report was moved by Captain Charles Carmichael, Derby (who took the opportunity of con­ gratulating the Hon. Treasurer on his promotion to Lieut.­ Colonel), and seconded by Mr. James MacIntyre, Mauchline, and unanimou.sJ.y approved. The Treasurer's Balance Sheet is printed on pp. 86-87.

BON. EDITOR'S REPORT ON " BURNS CHRONICLE " In moving the adoption of the report on the Bur'fWJ Ohronic~e, Mr. J. C. Ewing, the Hop.. Editor, said that owing to war conditions they were still being compelled to publiBh a smaller volume than the uBual one. The next issue of the Ohro'fllicle was well advanced, the paper for it had been pro­ mised, and many of the articles were already in type. Mr. J. Kevan McDowall, Presidentlof the Mauchline Club, asked if the Executive had considered ip.creasing the price of the Ohronicle- from 2s. to 2s. 6d. for members of affiliated MINUTES OF TllE ANNUAL CONFERENOE 81 clubs. An increased revenue of 6d. per copy would just about wipe out the deficit on the Clvron.icle. Mr. Ewing said that in the constitution it was laid down that each club would be expected to subscfibe for the ChrOfllicle at a maximum price of 2s. per copy. Col. Yuille aaid the price could hardly be ch81lged just now because some clubs had already ordered and paid for their supplies of the nexj; Chronicle. And some clubs had not yet paid for the last year's Clvronicle, and they were 'wealthy clubs. The report, which was unanimously llidopted, is printed on p. 84. REPORT ON SCHOOL COMP~TITIONS Mr. Fred J. Belford, Hon. Secretary of School Competi­ tions, said the report as printed showed the number of com­ petitors to be about 500 less than last year. But informatio)l had since been received of a further 1000 competitors, and that brought the total to 500 more than last year, which was a very satisfactory state of affairs. Reference had been made to the north-east of Scotland; if the people there were interested in the competitions they had only to write him for information and he would be glad to give them all the help he could. This must be considered a minimum report, because many other clubs must be holding competitions of which he knew nothing. The report, which was unanimously approved, is printed on p. 85. COTTAGE HOMES AT MAUCHLINE The report on the National Burns Memorial Cottage Homes at Mauchline was submitted by Mrs. H. Plant Alexander, deputising for her husband, who wlis prevented by illness from being present. Mrs. Alexander expressed the gratitude of the Society for the continued support given to the homes by the Burns Fed­ eration and by many individual Burns Clubs, and said that in spite of the many additional calls made upon the public as a result of the war, donations continued to come in very satis­ factorily, and there was every indication that their income by the end of their financial year would be equ.al to that of last year. The National Burns Memorial comprised twenty cottages where elderly people might enjoy, without the spectre of want, the eventide of their lives. The waiting list was an ever-growing one, but the committee endeavoured to choose from it those elderly couple!; who had toiled faithfully all their worki)lg days and who, through no fault of their own, were anxious for the future. F 82 MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE

JEAN ARMOUR BURNS HOUSES Dr. T. Stew art Barrie reported on the Jean Armour Burns Houses at Mauchline. These, he said, consisted of three tene­ ment properties. In one Jean Armour and Robert Burns began their married life in 1788; in :the adjoining property Dr. M'Kenzie, a friend and brother-mason of Burns, had his home; while across the narrow street the third property once held the ale-house of Nance Tinnock. Under the care of the late Ninian Macwhan!lell the properties underwent a. splendid restoration. The house occupied by Burns and his wife has been set aside as a holy place and furnished after the fashion of the time; it is visited annually by thousands of Burns lovers, who also visit the museum next door, where many relics of Burns, Jean Armour a!ld Dr. M'Kenzie are exposed to view. The remainder of the three properties is devoted to the lodgement 01 ten elderly ladies; each has her own key, brings her own treasures to furnish her house, and sits rent and rates free. The Glasgow and District Burns Association gives each a grant of £5 annually, while another'£2 10s. comes from the Andrew a.nd Mary Elizabeth Little Charitable Bequest. When a vacancy occurs nominations are made by the Glasgow Burns Clubs and accepted by the Association. These houses bring happiness to all the beneficiaries, as they spend their declining days in peace and comfort. The income for the financial support of the houses comes from the endowment fund, which is stated in the last balance sheet to be nearly £2500. In 1940 there were 42 donors; the majority of these were Burns Clubs, mostly Scottish clubs, but clubs in India, Palestine, and the U.S.A. gave most acceptable help.

ELECTION OF OFFICE-BEARERS The Executive Committee recommended the re-electio!l of the present office-bearers and hon. auditors, and this was unanimously approved. Various matters were raised under the heading of " Other Competent Business." A delegate suggested that, with ,a view to maintaining the interest of Burns Clubs, the Executive should appoint a sort of liaison officer whose duty it would be to visit a!ld keep in touch with clubs experiencing difficulties. The President said that the members of the Executive Com­ mittee were supposed to keep in contact with the clubs in their areas. The Executive Committee would look into this matter at its next meeting. MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 83

GIFTS FROM AMERICA Col. Yuille said that necessarily the overseas Burns Clubs were not directly represented at that meeting, but he would like to make special reference to one of these--the Jolly Beggars Burps Clup of Flint, Michigan, U.S.A. Every year he got at least £5 sent to him to distribute as Christmas gifts to the old folk at the National Burns Memorial Homes. He used to get tobacco and tea with the money, but last year he had to get shortbread and other little luxuries. He had also got another supply of dollars which brought £12 10s., which he was told to devote to the wounded of his own regiment. The last letter he got contained a dollar, with the words " Give it to the first wounded man you mE¥lt." Need he say how greatly he appreciated these gifts and the breezy meBSages from the secretary of the Flint Club. A few Clubs had written to say they could no lo~ger carry .on, as all their young men had been taken away. One Club was reduced to two members, and they had sent him all the money that was left " in the puggy," and asked him to put it in one or other of the Federation's charitable funds. To these people they were very grateful. He had sent them a sympathetic letter expressing the hope that when the war was over their Club would rise from the ashes and flourish anew.

MOUNT OLIPHANT A delegate drew attention to the fact that there was no sign or plate at or near Mount Oliphant to indicate that the poet had lived there. The President said they could not put up any name-plates or signs meantime, but the question of putting up some memorial sign at Mount Oliphant was one that could fittingly be considered after the war.

The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the Chairman and the singing of the National Anthem, and the delegates then enjoyed tea---oorved by the staff of the Burns House C1ub--.and a short period of social intercourse. JOHN MOVIE, Hem. Secretary ANNUAL REPORTS "BURNS CHRONICLE" The number of copies of the 11941 volume of the Ohro'lllicle purchased by federated Clubs for their members was 11327. BEisides these, 114 copies were bought by individuals or by the trade. The total was therefore 1441, which is nearly 100 below that for the preceding year: this decrease does not call for comment here. The thanks of the Federation are expressed· to those Associations which continue their support of the year-book­ especially to Dumfries, Calcutta, Bridgeton, Flint, Atlanta, Sandyford, and Greenock Clubs, and to those others men­ tioned below. Dumfries Club 120 copies Calcutta Club 112 Bridgeton (Glasgow) Club 1100 " Flint (Michigan) Club - 71 " Atlanta (Georgia) Club - 59 " Sandyford (Glasgow) Club 50 " Greenock Club 48 " Newbattle and District Club - 30 " Edinburgh Ayrshire Association 30 " Scottish Club, Glasgow - 23 " Thistle Club, Glasgow 20 " Mauchline Club 20 " Border Cities (Windsor, Ont.) Club 20 " Kilmarnock Club - 18 " Belfast Association 18 " Dumfries Howfi Club 18 " St. Andrew Club, Wellington, N.Z. 18 " The Ninety Club, Edinburgh - 117 " Stirling Club 115 " Gourock Jolly Beggars Club 15 " Sunderland Club - 15 " Ayr Club 15 " " Cawnpore Caledonian Society 13 It Kilbirnie Rosebery Club 112

Tam 0' Shanter Club, Glasgow 10 It" Greenock St. John's Club 110 Glasgow Masonic Club - 10 ,". .r. C. EWING, Hon. Rdi'or SCHOOL COMPETITIONS The number o.f Competitions during the past year has dropped slightly as compared with last year. This has been inevitable, as several Clubs haye ceased to function since the outbreak of war. W):Iere the multifarious duties connected with A.R.P. have not seriously affected the attendance of members some Clubs have carried on and competitions have beon held. During the past year it has been noticeable that Test Papers ha.ve played a larger part in the competitions than formerly. The reason for this is obvious. Halls have been diffi­ cult to obtain for Singing and Reci:ting the songs and pcems of our National Bard, evacuation difficulties have had to be faced, and the school has been found more suitable for the teaching of Scottish Litera"ture and for the holding of the examination. There is much to ):le said for the written examination as against the mere reciting or singing of the works of Burns. More time is given to the study of the Scottish vernacular, detail is more fully gone int{) , and a wider range is covered in the field of Scottish Literature. The papers have usually been compiled by teachers, and thanks are due to them and to all who have carried out these competitions during a, most difficult and trying period.

SCHOOLS, COHPBTITORS, A.ND PRIZES, 1940 Book Certi. School. Comptltitors Prizes Medall llcatel Alloway ...... 1 40 12 Arrochar and Tarbet...... 1 40 8 Auchterderran...... 3 540 24 Ayr...... 10 250 43 50 Dumbarton ...... 4 800 12 12 Dumfries ...... 14 569 73 Edinburgh and District RC.A. 61 5,896 129 37 Newbattle and District ...... 1 224 24 4 4 Renfrewshire RC.A...... 16 700 25 25 Whithorn and District ...... 1 65 3 Totals ...... 112 9,124 353 4 128

hED J. BELFORD, Hon. Secreta1'1/ of ScMol OompetitifYM. ~HE BURNS FEDERATION Balance Sheet fop yeap ended Slat July. 1SMl INCOME EXPENDITURE - To Balances as per Statement, 3lat July, 1940- By Balance due Treasurer, £0101 Current Account, ... ." ... £51 9 5 " Expenses of Meetings, 6 10 3 Deposit Account, ... 246 8 9 " Income Tax, ... .., ... 7 13 0 £297 18 2 " Insurance of Prelident'a Chain, 010 6 " Annual Subscriptions, £161 14 0 " Travelling Expenses of Officials, 216 4 " Arrears, ...... 24 3 0 " Printing and Stationery, 44 8 5 " Affiliation Fees, 660 " Postages, . 23 1 10 192 3 0 " Bank Charges, .. , 233 " Sale of Pocket Diplomas, 10 11 0 " Highland Mary Memorial, 1 3 3 " Sale of BUrn8 Ohronicle, 162 2 0 " Leglen Wood Memorial, 300 " Sale of Index to First Series, 012 0 " Honoraria- " Miscellaneous, 2 16 10 Hon. Secretary, £20 0 0 Hon. Treasurer, .. , 10 0 0 " General Appeal Fltnd8- Hon. Secy. Children's Competitions, 500 National Dictionary, £57 19 6 35 0 0 National Burns Memorial Cottage Burns Ohronicle- Homes, .. 16 6 0 Wm. Hodge & Co., Ltd.-Print· Jean Armour Burns Houses, 8 15 0 ing, wrapping, and postages, ... £211 6 1 Scottish Literature Development Editor's allowance for contributors, 40 1 0 Fund, ... 160 251 7 1 Capital Fund, 679 Printing Selection of Poems for Navy League, ...... 017 6 Evacuees, ... £187 10 0 Evacuee Book Fund (including Postages, 0 15 4 £60 transferred from Scottish 188 5 4 Literature Fund), 211 6 3 " Transferred to Scottish Literature Fund- ---- 302 18 0 Half Affiliation Fees for 1940·41, £3 3 0 " Bank Interest on Deposit Account, 3 13 6 Donationp by Clubs, 1 6 0 490 " General Appeal Fund8- National Dictionary, £57 19 6 National Burns Memorial Cottage Homes, 16 6 0 Jean Armour Burns Houses, 815 0 Capital Fund, 679 Navy League, o 17 6 90 5 9 " Balance in Current Account, 58 1 7 " Balance in Cash Account, ... -... 367 " Balance in Deposit Account, 260 2 3 £97214 6 £97214 6 SCOTTISH LITERATURE DEVELOPMENT FUND To Balance at 31st July, 1940, £231 0 1 By Transferred to Evacuee Book Fund, .. £60 0 0 .. Half Affiliation Fees for 1940·41, 3 3 0 " Balance in Glasgow Savings Bank, Kilmarnock " Donations by Clubs, 1 6 0 Branch, £180 9 6 .. Interest to 20th November, 1940, ... -----5 0 5 ----- £240 9 6 £240 9 6

CAPITAL FUND To Balance at 31st July. 1940, £156 15 9 By Balance in Dumfries Savings Bank, £168 4 11 " Contributions received, 1940·41, 679 .. Interest to 25th January, 1941, 515 £168 4 11 £168 4 11

JOSEPH LAING W AUGH l\IEMORLU. FUND To Bala.nce at 31st July, 1940, ... £206 18 4 By Balance in Dumfries Savings Bank, £214 3 2 .. Interest to 25th January, 1941, 7 410 £214 3 2 £214 3 2

(Signed) DAVID YUILLE, Bm. TrlllUUr8r

JAMES MACINTYRE } Auditor, Kilmarnock, 4th Auguat, 1941.-Examined and found correct. (SigMd) WILLlAM A. GQLD LIST OF THE 301 BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES

ON THE ROLL OF THE BURNS FEDERATION, 1942 The Secretary of a Ol!ub is also its "Bwrns Ohronicle ,. official, wnless another name and address is given

O-~OCK BURNS CLUB: institlJted 1808; federated 1885; 60 members; President, Robert Armour, F.S.I.; Secretary and Treasurer, Lieut.-Col. D. Yuille, T.D., Wood croft, Synungton, KiImarnock. 1-TBJ: BURNS CLUB OF LONDON: instituted 1868; federated 1885; 300 members; President, Geo. S. Bonnyman; Secretary, J. Gibb Blair, C.A., 10 South1ields, London, N.W.4; Treasurer, Douald MUnro, 35 Elgar A venue, Surbiton, Surrey; Burn8 Ohronicle official, James .Abernethy, Deveron, Mayfield Drive, Nower Hill, Pinner, Middlesex.

2-ALEXANDRIA BURNS CLUB: instituted 1884; federated 1885; 52 members; President, John GiImour; Secretary, John ;Barton, 126 Middleton Street.. .Alexandria; Treasurer, William Dow, Donnolly, DaImonach Roaa, Bonhill.

O-TAlol 0' SRANTRR BURNS CLUB; instituted 1858; federated 1885; 120 members; President, A. Gordon In~am, F.C.I.S.; Secretary and Treasurer, Alexander Izat, 33 Virgmia Street, Glasgow, C.l. 4--cALLANDElI. BURNS CLUB; instituted 1877; federated 1885; 50 members; President J. G. Simpson; Secretary, Alex. D. Cumming, F.E.I.S., Schoolhouse, Callander; Treasurer, James Ma.cdonald, Council Office, Callander.

7-THISTLE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1882; federated 1885; 50 mem­ bers; President, John B. Todd; Secretary, John ValIance, 56 Queensborough Gardens, Glasgow, W.2; Treasurer, James Maitlan.d.l 6 Howard Street, Glasgow; Burn8 Ohronicle official, David Moffat, 13 Eglinton Street, Glasgow, S.S. 9--ROYALTY BURNS CLUB; instituted 1882; federated 1886; 90 mem­ bers; President, John Greig; Secretary and Treasurer, P. J. Agnew, 5 Wellington Stree~, Glasgow.

10-DUlDIARTON BURNS CLUB: iuatituted 1857; federated 1886; 83 members; President, Robert P. Kinloch, M.A.; Secretsiy and Treasurer, John Lithgow, Park Lea, Stirling Road, Dumbarton. BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTT.lSH SOCIETIES 89

14-D17NDEE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1860; federated 1886; 30 m8m­ bers; President, George Smith; Secretary, H. R. Paton, 37 Union Street, Dundee; Treasurer, Alex. McLaggan, Kirk Entry, Dundee. '

15-BELFA.ST BURNS ASSOCIATION: instituted 1886; federated 1886; 302 members; President, James Armour; Secretary, T. H._Roughead (Oa Service); Acting.Secretary, George Roddick, Avondale House, Ballyclare; Treasurer, John Scott, 87 Malone Avenue, Belfast.

17-NOTTINGHAM SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION: instituted 1871; re-constituted 1902; federated 1886; re-affiliated 1903; 278 members; President, Lieut.-Commander G. J. Mackness, D.S.C., R.N.; Secretary, James F. Speirs, 64 Harrow Road, West Bridgford, Notting­ ham; Treasurer, Mrs. H. M. Crowley, 12 Leahurst Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham; Burns Chronicle official, John Currie, 20 Arboretum Street, Nottingham.

2O-AIRDRIE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1885; federated 1886; 160 mem­ bers; President, John Cook Wynnes; Secretary and Treasurer, J. Campbell MacGregor, 10 Bank Street, Airdrie.

:21-GREENOCK BURNS CLUB: instituted 1801; federated 1886; 152 members; President, William' L. Morren, M.A.; Secretary, Daniel M. Fleming, 32 Robertson Street, Greenock; Treasurer, Andrew F. Macmillan, Co=ercial Bank of Scotland Ltd., West­ end Branch, Greenock; Burn8 Chronicle official, Secretary, Burns Clnb Rooms, 36 Nicolson Street, Greenock.

'2a--EDINBURGH BURNS CLUB: instituted 1848; federated 1886; 140 members; President, J. Mullo Weir, S.S.C., F.S.A.Scot.; Secre­ tary, R. W. Stewart Gray, W.S., 3a North Saint David Street, Edmburgh, 2; Treasurer, Miss A. M. Johnson, C.A., 12 Granby Road, Edinburgh. 25-ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY OF WINNIPEG: instituted 1871; federated 1886; 256 members; President, R. Stevenson; Secretary, John McKelvie, 325 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Trea­ surer, George M. Paton, 325 Main Street, Winnipeg. 26-PERTH BURNS CLUB : instituted 1873; federated 1886; 46 members; President, Andrew Arthur; Secretary, J. Livingstone Milne, 4 King Edward Street, Perth; Treasurer, J. B. Monteith. 33-GLASGOW HAGGIS CLUB: instituted 1872; federa.ted 1886; 90 members; President, Duncan Morgan; Secretary and Treasurer, O. Lennox Dunley, M.C., C.A., 31 St. Vincent Place, Glasgow, C.1.

~ARRICK BURNS CLUB: instituted 1859; federated 1887 ; 32 members; President, Arthur E. Collins; Secretary and Treasurer, William Alla.n, 5 Netherview Road, Netherlee, Glasgow. 35-DALRY (AYRSHIRE) BURNS CLUB: instituted 1825; federated 1887; 65 members; President, William Ra.ms~; Joint Secretaries, James D. Gordon, Solicitor, DaIry, a.nd William Wilson, M.A.; Treasurer, James D. Gordon; Burns Chronic'le official, William Wilson, M.A., Northfield, DaIry. 90 BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES

36-ROSEBERY BURNS CLUB: instituted 1885; federated 1887; 120 members; President, Ernest Russell; Secretary, Arch. W. Alexander, 45 Jura Street, Glasgow, S.W.2; Treasurer, Wm. McMinn, 11 Millbrae Crescent, Glasgow, S.2; Burns Ohronicle official, Treasurer.

37-DOLLAR BURNS CLUB: instituted 1887; federated 1887; 41 members; President, J. G. Shirreffs; Secretary, Peter Mitchell, 22 Cairnpark Street, Dollar; Treasurer, John Muckersie, Station Road, Dollar.

, 4G-ABImDEBN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1887; federated 1889; 87 mem­ bers; President, George Mutch; Secretary, Frank Roberteon, 53 Glenbervie Road, Aberdeen; Treasurer, Miss A. M. Stewart, 32 SchoolhilI, Aberdeen; Burns Ohronicle official, Treasurer:

44-FORFAR BURNS CLUB: instituted 1891; federated 1891; 153 mem­ bers; President, James N. Strachan; Secretary and Treasurer, Norman W. Awburn, 33 Lour Road, Forfar.

45-cuMNOCK BURNS CLUB: instituted 1887; federated 1891; 60 members; President, Andrew Taylor; Secretary, James Welsh, M.A., LL.B., The Holm, Cumnock, Ayrshire; Treasurer, Hunter M. Connell, Hillcrest, Cumnock.

48-PAISLEY BURNS CLUB : instituted 1805; federated 1891; 31 mem­ bers; President, Henry S. Brown; Secretary and Treasurer, J. B. McGlashan, W.S., 10 St. James Street, Paisley.

~BlUDGETON BURNS CLUB: instituted 1870; federated 1891; 1400 members; Prellident, William C. Faulds, J.P.; Secretary, John G. S. Sproll, 145 Queen Street, Glasgow, C.1; Treasurer, David S. Brown, 569 London Road, Glasgow, S.E.

5O-STIRLING BURNS CLUB: instituted 1886; federated 1892; 130 members; President Robert Graham; Secretary, Alexander Dun, 25 Port Street, Stirling; Treasurer, James P. Crawford, 68 Port Street, Stirling; Burns Ohronicle official, Treasurer.

53-GOVAN FAIRFIELD BURNS CLUB: instituted 1886; federated 1892; 40 members; President, Andrew McGarva; Secretary, Thomas Fullarton, c/o Davidson, 946 Govan Road, Glasgow, S.W.1; Treasurer, Wm. Bates, 17 Holmfauldhead Drive, Glasgow, S.W.I.

55-DERBY SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION AND BURNS CLUB: instituted 1890; federated 1893; 250 members; President, J. M. Campbell; Secretaries, W. M. Wylie and R. B. Meikle, 12 Kedleston Roa.d, Allestree, near Derby: Treasurer, R. McAuley, 165 Kedleston Road, Derby.

56-lfUIRKIRK LAPRAIK BURNS CLUB: instituted 1893; federated 1893; 20 members; President, William Brown; Secretary and Treasurer, George Willock, 12 Main Street, Muirkirk. BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES 91

59-GOUROCK JOLLY BEGGARS BURNS CLUB: instituted 1893; federated 1893; 98 members; President, Donald F. Stewart; Secretary, Lachlan A. Osborne, 5 McCallum Crescent, Gourock; Treasurer, Wm. R. Drummond, 63 Shore Street, Gourock; Burn8 Ohronicle official, Treasurer.

62-cUPAR BURNS CLUB: instituted 1893; federated 1893; 85 members; President, Sheriff Dudley Stuart; Secretary, William Wilson. Westlands, Cupar, Fife; Treasurer, D. S. Fraser, National Bank, Cupar, Fife.

68-SANDYFORD BURNS CLUB: instituted 1893; federated 1894; 521 members; President, James T. Wotherspoon; Secretary and Treasurer, S. W. Love, The British Linen Bank, Knightswood Branch, 1986 Great Western Road, Glasgow, W.3; BUTn8 Ohronicle official, Councillor W. Graham Greig, Vice-President, Avenue House, Balshagray Avenue, Glasgow, W.1.

71-CARLISLE BURNS CLUB: federated 1895; President, H. P. Baynham; Secretary, J. J. Bell, 52 Scotland Road, Carlisle; Treasurer, T. G. Cowan, 23 Chatsworth Square, Carlisle.

74--NATIONAL BURNS MEMORIAL AND COTTAGE HOMES, MAUCHLlNE: instituted 1888; federated 1895; President, Col. A. D. MacInnes Shaw, D.S.O., J.P., D.L.; Secretary, David J. S. Harvey, 65 Renfield Street, Glasgow, C.2; Treasurer, H. Plant Alexander, The Cottage, Eaglesham Par)!:, Renfrewshire.

75-KIRN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1892; federated 1896; President. Capt. Stevenson; SecretarY' and Treasurer, Frank Tyson, Wood­ burn Cottage, Kirn, Argyll.

76-BRECHIN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1894 ; federated 1896; 7S members; President, James S. Kinghorn; Secretary and Trea· surer, George Cumming, J.P., Lindsay Lane, Brechin.

79-cORSTORPHINE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1887; federated 1896; 80 members; Chairman, A. O. Melrose; Secretary and Treasurer, Robert C. Heatlie, 5b FeatherhalI Avenue, Corstorphine, Edin­ burgh,12.

82-ARBROATH BURNS CLUB : instituted 1888; federated 1896; 80 mem- ./ bers; President, N eil Robertson; Secretary, John Joss, 36 Victoria Street, Arbroath; Treasurer, N eil Robertson, North of Scotland Bank, Arbroath; Burn8 Ohronicle official, Treasurer.

85-DUNFERMLINE UNITED BURN.S CLUB: instituted 1812; federated 1896; 74 members; Secretary, D. Thomson Kennedy, Douglas Street, Dunfermline; Treasurer, Wm. Walker, Commercial Bank, Dunfermline; Burns Ohronicle official, Treasurer..

89--SUNDERLAND BURNS CLUB: instituted 1897; federated 1897; 50 members: President, H. E. Coates; Secretary. M. Neilson,. 14 Percy Terrace, Sunderland; Treasurer, Councillor A. W. Semple, 105 Dunelm, S. Durham Road, Sunderland. 92 BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES, 91-8BETTLESTON BURNS CLUB: instituted 1897; federated 1897; 70 members; President, Alexander Andetson; Secretary, W. Hunter, Stanley Cottage, 110 Carntyne Hall Road, Glasgow, E.2; Treasurer, J. L. Taylor, 247 Ardgay Street, Sandyhills, Glasgow, E.2.

96-JBDBURGH BURNS CLUB: instituted 1869; federated 1897; 50 members; President, Councillor Andrew Moncur; Secretary and Treasurer, Andrew O. Clarkson, 11 The Bountrees, Jedburgh.

100-HAlIIILTON MOSSGIEL BURNS CLUB: instituted 1892; federated 1898; SO members; President, Robert Moffat; Secretary, Robert Moffat, Leemoor, 348 Hamilton Road, Motherwell; Treasurer, Henry J. Robertson, The Regent, Regent Street, Hamilton; Burns Ohronicle official, Treasurer. l()8...l..IIIAST CALDIIIR AND DISTRICT JOLLY BEGGARS BURNS CLUB: instituted 1897; federated 1899; 86 members; President, John M. Wardlaw; Secretary, Alex. Henderson, 37 Langton Road, East Calder; Treasurer, James Glasgow, Main Street, East Calder.

112-DUMFRIES BURNS HOWFF CLUB: instituted 1888; federated 1899; 113 members; President, William G. McConnell; Joint-Secre­ taries, N eil Little, 4 Cumberland Street, Dumfries and George C. Crosbie, 1 Henry Place, Dumfries; Treasurer, T. H. McConnell, 95 Brooms Road, Dumfries; Burns OhTonicle official, Treasurer.

120--BRISTOL CALEDONIAN SOCIETY: instituted 1820; federated 1900; 284 members; President, J. E. Barbour; Secretary and Treasurer, F. W. Whitehead, Albion Chambers, Bristol.

121-HAlIIILTON JUNIOR BURNS CLUB: instituted 1886; federated 1901; 20 members; President, Wm. Wilson; Secretary and Treasurer, John H. Cameron, 21 Morris Street, Hamilton. 124-:rm: NINETY BURNS CLUB: instituted 1890; federated 1902; 200 members; President, F. C. Budge; Secretary, Frank C. Budge, 85 Dudley Avenue, Edinburgh 6; Treasurer, J. H. Hayhoe, 21 Frederick Street, Edinburgh; Bur1l& Ohronicle official, Treasurer. 125-BLACKBURN-ON-ALMOND BURNS CLUB: instituted 1897; federa.ted 1902: 30 members: President, James W. Sangster; Secretary, George Millar, 1 Mosshall Place, Blackburn, by Bathgatfl, West Lothian: Treasurer, Robert Savage, Almond Inn, Rlackburn, by Bathgate. 126--FALKIRK BURNS CLUB: inRtituted 1866: federated 1902: 200 mem­ bers; President, Dr. W. J. Logie; Secretary and Treasurer, R. H. Menzies, Princes Street, Falkirk. 133-NEW ARTHILL BURNS CLUB: instituted 1903; federated 1904; 35 members; President, Robert Parker: Secretary, John Henshaw, 194 High Street, Newarthill, by Motherwell; Treasurer, Alexander Maxwell, 171 High Street, N ewarthill i35-PARTICK WIIISTIIIRN BURN,S CLUB: instituted 1903: federated 1904; 100 members: President, John Hunter: Secretary and Treasurer, W. J. Menzies, 721 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, W.1. BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES 00

139-NA'J:IONAL BURNS CLUB LTD. : instituted 1904; federated 1904; 100 members; President, Daniel Crawford; Secretary and Treasurer, George F. HQwarth, 68 Bath Street;Glasgow, C.2.

149-ELGIN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1905; federat,ed 1905; President, John Wittet; Secretary and Treasurer, William Wittet, Elgin.

152---rHE HAMILTON BURNS CLUB: instituted 1877; federated 1906; 130 members; President, Henry A. Rankin, F.S.I.; secret;!, Lieut.-Col. Alex. Cullen, O.B.E., F.R.I.B.A. (On Service; Treasurer and Acting-Secretary, Col. W. Martin Kay, C.M.. , C.B.E., Bank of Scotland Chambers, Hamilton; Burns Ohronicle official, Treasurer.

153-SCOTTISH BURNS CLUB: instituted 1903; federated 1906; 250 mem­ bers; President, James Adair; Secretary and Treasurer, J, Kenn McDowall, 115"st. Vincent Street, Glasgow, C.2.

156--NEwCASTLE AND TYNESIl>E BURNS CLUB: instituted 1864; federated 1906; 150 members; President, Sir John Maxwell, C.M.G.; Secretary and Treasurer, F. Ferry, Lloyds Bank, Westgate Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 4.

157-BAlLLIESTON CALEDONIAN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1901: federated 1906; President, John Scobbie; Secretary, Andrew Swan, 6 Maxwell Street, Baillieston; Treasurer, Donald McFarlane, 35 Main Street, Baillieston; Burn8 Ohronicle official, Treasurer.

158-DARLING'J:ON BURNS ASSOCIA'J:ION : instituted 1906; federated 1906; 130 members; President. David Stevenson; Secretary, Alexander Furness, 3 The Rise, Woodvale Road, Darlington; Financial Secretary, Wm. R. Vickerton, 25 High Row, Darlington.

160-WHITBURN BURNS CLUB: Secretary, William Ramsay, 21 Manae Avenue, Whitbum, West Lothian.

161-CHARLESTON BURNS CLUB: instituted 1905; federated 1906; 50 members: President, William Carruth: Secretary and Treasurer, Archibald Thomson, 14 Espedair Street, Paisley; Burns Ohronicle official, Andrew Shannon, 108 Neilston Road, Paisley. 165-wALLSEND BURNS CLUB: instituted 1887; federated 1907; 50' members; President, J ames Sanderson; Secretary, G. Pringle, 3 Rochdale Street, Wallsend; Treasurer, G. Gibbs, 21 Briarwood Crescent, Walkerville, Newcastle. 167-BmMINGHAM AND MIDLAND SCOTTISH SOCIETY: instituted 1888; federated 1907: 485 members; President, Sam Falconer; Secre­ tary, F. J. Young,84 Colmore Row, Birmingham, 3; Treasurer. Robt. McKenzie, 50 Stirling Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham; Burns Ohronicle official, Treasurer. 169--GLASGOW AND DISTRICT BURNS ASSOCIATION: instituted 1907 ;. federated 1908; President, Alexander H. Fairley; Secretary, Andrew Stenhouse, LL.B., 183 West George Street, Glaagow, C.2; Treasurer, A. Neil Campbell, F.C.C.S., 10 Lothian Gardens. Glasgow, N.W.; Burns Ohronicle official, Treaa~rer. :94 BURNS CLUBS AND· SCOTTISH SOCIETIES

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173-mvINE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1826; fed'llrated 1908; 290 memo bers; President, James Porter, M.A.; Secretary, Robert Stewart, M.A., 2 Park Terrace Kilwinning Road, Irvine; Treasurer, R. F. Longmuir, C.B.E., RosevilIe, Irvine; Bllrn8 Ohronicle official, Treasurer.

181-PRDlROSE BUlI.NS OLUB: instituted 1901; federated 1909; 67 members; President, Robert Davidson; Secretary and Treasurer, George CaId&rwood, 151 Tantallon Road, Glasgow, S.l.

183-LONDONDERRY BURNS CLUB AND CALEDONIAN SOCIETY: instituted 1907; federated 1909; 36 members; President, George Sidebottom; Secretary, William A. Dickie, 32 Great James Street, London­ derry, N. Ireland; Treasurer, John MurraYJ Olencairn, Aber­ foyle Crescent, Londonderry; BurnB Ohronicte official, Oeo. P. Findlay, 37 MarIborough Street, Londonderry.

18~BLAIRADAM SHANTER BURNS CLUB: instituted 1907; federated 1909; 20 members; President, Robert Rutherford; Secretary, Thomas C. Anderson, Rowan Cottage, Main Street, Kelty, Fife; Trea­ surer, Roqert Cargill, Station Cottages, Kelty.

19G-PORT-GLASGOW BURNS CLUB: instituted 1910; federated 1910; 35 members; President, Joseph Brown; Secretary and Treasurer, Cornelius Young, Benclutha, Clune Brae, Port-Gla.agow. 192-AYRSIDRE ASSOCIATION OF FEDERATED BUlI.NS CLUBS: instituted 1908; federated 1910; 19 clubs; President, James Dunlop; Secretary and Treasurer, John M. Irving, 7 Middlemas Drive, KilmarnocK. 196-MID-ARGYLL BURNS CLUB: instituted 1909; federated 1910; President, Dr. J. A. C. Guy; Secretary and Treasurer, .Tames M. Munro, Union Bank of Scotland Ltd., Ardrishaig. 197-WINNIPEG BURNS CLUB: instituted 1905: federated 1911; 60 members; President, Robert Lennox; Secretary, Robert A. Sloan, 150 Garfield Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Treasurer, P. Burnside, 266 Simcoe Street, Winnipeg. 198-GORItBRIDGE TWENTY-FIVE JOLLY BEGGARS BURNS CLUB: instituted 1906; federated 1911; 54 members; President, Alexander J uner ; Secreta.ry, Thomas Rutherford, 27 The Crescent, Gowkshill, Newtongrange; Treasurer, James Arthur, Dundas Terrace, Gore­ bridge. 199-NEWBATTLE AND DISTRICT BUlI.NI CLUB : instituted 1910; federated 1911; 130 members; President, Robert Knight; Secretary, Robert Lauder, 19 Lothian Terrace, N ewtongrange ; Treasurer, George Temple, 30 Galadale Crescent, Newtongrange. 207-Rutherglen; Treasurer, Robert DaIrymple, 14 Church Street, CambuBl&ng. BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES 95

208-COLORADO SPRINGS AND DISTRI<1r CALEDONIAN SOCIETY: instituted 1897; federated 1912; 12 members; President, John Ferguson; Secretary, John B. Wemyss, 1720 N. El Paso Street, Colorado ~rings, Colorado, D.S.A.; Treasurer, Chas. S. Hamilton, clo Efnterprise Tent and Awning Co., Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.A.

209--GIl.EENOCK ST. JOHN'S BURNS CLUB: instituted 1909; federated 1912; 75 members; President, N eil Black; Secretary, John Campbell, 33 Lyle Street, Greenock; Treasurer, Thomas Moodie, 13 Holmscroft Street, Greenock.

212-PORTOBELLO BURNS CLUB: instituted 1892; federated 1913; 74 members; President, R. M. Cavaye; Secretary, J. M. Bell, 38 Durham SCJ.uare, Portobello, Midlothian; Treasurer, A. Harris Horne, BrItish Linen Bank, Portobello, Midlothian; Burns ChTonicle official, Treasurer.

213-KINGSTON BURNS CLUB: instituted 1912; federated 1913; 90 mem­ bers; President, Robert Armour; Secretary, Alex. H. Fairley, 51 Pollok Street, Glasgow, C.5; Treasurer, Alex. C. Smith, 150 Arisaig Drive, Glasgow, S. W.2; Burns ChTonicle official, Mrs. J. Somerville, 124 Pollok Street, Glasgow, C.5.

217-I:SKDALI: BURNS CLUB: federated 1913; 43 members; President, R. S. Morrison; Secretary and Treasurer, W. Mitchell, Eskdale I.D. Hospital, Langholm.

218-BANNOCKBURN EMPmE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1912; federated 19]3; 30 tnembers; President, Wm. Wark; Secretary and Trea­ surer, Andrew McGilchrist, 18 Bruce Street, Bannockburn.

22O-BURNS CLUB OF ST. LOUIS: instituted 1908; federated 1913; 30 members; President, Rev. John W. MacIvor; Secretary and Treasurer, David L. Grey, 1221 Locust Street, St. Louis, Missouri, D.S.A.

225-HJIlLENSBURGH BURNS CLUB: instituted 1911; federated 1913; 100 members; President, Robert Brown; Secretary, Thomas Ferguson, 104 West Princes Street, Helensburgh; Treasurer, Alex. Goodlet, 45 East Princes Street, Helensburgh.

226-BURNs CLUB OF DUMFRIES: instituted 1820; federated 1913; 120 members; President, David O'Brien; Joint Secretaries, J. A. Gibson, 16 Church Crescent, Dumfries, and G. H. McKerrow (On Service); Interim Treasurer, J. W. Pirie, Aviemore, Dum­ friee.

236-WHITEHAVEN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1914; federated 1914; 60 lIIembers; President, R. T. Bell; Secretary and Treasurer, Duncan Jamieeon, 25 Lowther Street, Whitehaven.

237-UDDINGSTON MASONIC BURNS CLUB: instituted 1914; federated 1914; 30 members; President, Alexander Adams; Secretary and) Treasurer, David N. Miller, 41 Glen Road, Springboig, Shettleston. 118 BURNS CLUBS A.ND SCOTTISH SOCIBTIES

238-BURNS CLUB OF ATLANTA (GEORGIA): in8tituted 1896; federated 1914; 52 members; Pre~ldent, Knox Walker; \ Secretary, Dr. Robert E. Latta, 1217 Medical AI1;s Building, 384 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.; Treasurer, Eugene F. King, 10 Pryor Street Building, Atlanta.

239-HAWICK BURNS CLUB: instituted 1878; federated 1914; 375 memo bers; President, Alexander Charters; Secretary, Adam Darling, 14 Cheviot Road, Hawick; Treasurer, Alex. Pringle, 14 Welling. ton Street, Hawick.

24l?r-xONTROSE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1908; federated 1915; 100 members; President, James Christison; Secretary and Treasurer, Duncan Fraser, 66 High Street, Montrose.

244-DALMUm BURNS CLYB: instituted 1914; federateci 1916; 80 memo bers; President, Wm. Boyle; Secretary and Treaeurer, John R. S. Lockhart, 41 E. Thomeon Street, Clydebank.

250-cOWDENBEATH TAX 0' SRANTER BURNS CLUB: instituted 1917; federated 1917; 20 members; President, John Duff I Secretary, William Easton, 2 Prospect Street, Cowdenbeath, Fife; Trea· surer, George Moffat, 162 Faulford Road, Cowdenbeath, Fife.

25l?r-ALLOWAY BURNS CLUB: instituted 1908; federated 1918; 78 members; President, William Reid, F.I.A.A.; Secretary and Treasurer, W. B. Campbell, Alloway Schoolhouse, Ayr. 2fi4-GREENOCK VICTORIA BURNS CLUB: instituted 1915; federated 1918; 60 members; President, Alexander Burns; Secretary, Alexander McKirdy, 56 Belville Street, Greenock; Treasurer, David Clark, 12 Octavia Cottages, Greenock. 262-TrFESHmE BURNS ASSOCIATION: instituted 1919; federated 1919; President, Mrs. James Reid; Secretary, Thomas C. Anderson, Rowan Cottage, Main Street, Kelty, Fife; Treasurer, Wm. Easton, Prospect Place, Kirkford, Cowdenbeath, Fife. 263-GLASGOW MASONIC BURNS CLUB: instituted 1918; federated 1919; 150 members; President, Thomas Beet; Secretary and Treasurer, Carleton H. Smyth, 29 Lansdowne Crescent, Glasgow, N.W. 266-NEWTON JOLLY BEGGARS BURNS CLUB: instituted 1910; federated 1920; 10 members; President, Wm. McIntosh; Secretary, A. Lightbody, 60 Pitt Streft" Newton, Cambuslang; Tresaurer, Thos. Hynd, 30 DunIop Street, Newton, Cambuslang. 271--TRENTON BURNS CLUB: instituted 1919; federated 1920; 24 memo bers; President, James Hannah; Secretary, Robert Cunningham, 718 Hoffman Avenue, Trenton, N.J., U.S.A.; Treasurer, David Waugh, 222 Parkway Avenue, Trenton. 2'74-TB.OON BURNS CLUB: instituted 1920 i federated 1922; 120 memo ber.; President, J. T. Young; Secretary, Robert Wallace, Drum­ lanrig, Dallas Plaee, Troon; Treasurer, John Bell, British Linen Bank, Troon. 275-AYB BURNS CLUB : instituted 1886; federated 1920; 250 members; President, John Neill; Becreta9', D. J. Willison, GearhoIm, Ap; Treasurer, Norman MacKmnon, C.A., 25 Barns Street, Ayr. BURNS CLUBS AND BCOTTISH' SOCIBTIES VI

282-GLABGOW AND DISTlUcr BtJBNS CLUBS' BOWLING ASIIOOlATlOlf: inBtituted 1899: federated 1920: President, John Dunlo'p; Secre­ tary and l'reuurer, DaTid Mackin, 3 Millikin Place, Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire.

283-SINCLAIRTOWN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1920; federated 1920; 32 members; President, James D. Henderson; Secretary, John D. Bease,!. 1 Dysart Road, Kirkcaldy; Treasurer, George S. Nicol, 198a /:St. Clair Street, Kirkcaldy.

284-PHILADIlLPHIA NOBTHBASDRN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1896 ; federated 1921 ; 65 members; President, Thomas Garland; Reeording Secretary, H. Mulholland, 3355 Brighton Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.; Financial Secretary, J. Haugh; Treasurer, R. C. Smith, 3316 North Mutter Street, Philadelphia; Burns Ohronicle official, Alex. MacDonald, 4203 Barnett Street, Mayfair, Philadelphia.

288-BJ:ITH CALEDONIA BURNS CLUB: instituted 1911; federated 1921; 26 members; President, S. McCuteheon; Secretary a:pd Treaeurer, Allan Gilmour, Muir Park, Beith. '

290-BLANTYlI.E AND DISTlUCT MASONIC BURNS CLUB: instituted 1920; federated 1921; 50 members; President, David C. Pender; Secre­ tary, Joseph S. Dillon, 126 Station Road, Blantyre; Treasurer, Alexander Stephen, 18 Cemetery Road, High B1a.ntyre.

292-GRAHAMSTON BURNS CLUB: instituted 1920; federated 1921; 40 members; President, William P. TurnbulI; Secretary, Robert Mackie, 91 Main Street, Bainsford, Falkirk; Treasurer John S. Mclnnes, 23 Carronllide Street, Palkirk; B'ltT1I8' OhT01Iicte1 official, Treasurer.

293-N.Woa.uSJL\LL DIB'rltIeT POOSRY NANCY BURNS CLUB; instituted 1921; federated 1921; M members; President, Andrew King; Secret.tU'y, Thoe. Sneddon, 16 Avenue Square, NewenighalI, Musselburgh; Treasurer, Robt. B. Brown, 15 Fark Terrace, New­ craighalI, Musselburgh; Bum8 Ohr01licle official, Treasurer.

295-Tml BURNS HOUSE CLUB, LIMITED : instituted 1920; federated 1921; - 107 member.; President, Aiel[. lzat; Secretary and Treasurer, J. McClymont Wylie, C.A., 166 Buchanan Street, Glasgow, C.l.

296-WALSALL BURNS CLUB : instituted 1900; federated 1922; 61 mem­ bers; President, Dr. R. U. Gillan; Secretary, Dr. D. M. Macmillan, Great Barr Park Colony, Birmingham, 22; Trea­ eurer, Alderman W. D. Fouyth, Lloyds Bank Chambers, Wa1aaJ.1.

303-VICTOBIA ST. AKDUW'S AND CALEDONIAN SOCIETY: instituted 1872; federated 1922; 106 members; President, James Berwick; Secre , tary, Miss Georgina Mackay, 1360 MeNair Street, Victoria, BrItish Columbia, Canada; Treasurer, Mre. Dirom, 830 Princess Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia.

300-NEW WATERFORD BURNS CLUB, CANADA: federated 1922, re­ affiliated 1938; Secretary, W. R. Carneron, 417-10th Street, New Waterford, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. G 98 BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES

307-BDINBURGB AYl!.SJIIB.E ASSOCIATION: instituted 1914; federated 1922; 230 members; President, Henry Barton; Secretary and Treasurer, John M;cVie, 13 Hillside Crescent, Edinburgh, 7.

~ANNAN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1910; federated 1923; 120 memo bers; President, Councillor Wm. J. McKay; Secretary, Oswald R. Dykes, 4 Station Road, Annan; Treasurer, Richard Minto, EverBley, Annan.

310-XAUCBLINB BURNS CLUB: instjtuted 1923; federated 1923; 80 members; President, J. Kevan McDowall; Secretary, James Dunlop, Oakbank, Mauchline, Ayrshire; Treasurer, Wm. Whitelaw, 55 Loudoun Street, Mauchline.

314-sCOO"lISB BURNS CLUB (BDINBURGH): instituted 1920; federated 1923; 110 members; President, F. J. Belford, M.A.; Secretary, J. M. Houston, 75 Warrender Park Road, Edinbur~h, 9; Trea­ surer, John F. Rattray, 29 Upper Gray Street, Edl1l.burgh.

319-FISHERROW MASONIC BURNS CLUB: instituted 1924; federated 1924; 20 members; President, John Robb; Secretary and Trea­ surer, John Heron, 33 Wellington Street, Portobello.

320---T:ROY BURNS CLUB : instituted 1903; federated 1924; 175 members; President, John T. Campbell; Secretary, James H. Baxter 21 Bleecker Avenue, Troy, New York, U.S.A.; Treasurer, Wilfiam Miller; Burm Ohronicle official, John R. Phillips.

~XIRKCUDBRIGHT BURNS CLUB: federated 1924; 64 members; President, Sheriff James W. Forbes; Secretary and Tressurer, Norman C. Macmillan, 32 St. Cuthbert Street, Kirkcudbright.

324-STOCKTON (N.S.W.) BURNS CLUB: instituted 1923; federated 1924; 26 members; President, Cecil H. Cunningham; Secretary, Wm. Hamilton, Dunba.r Street, Stockton, N.S.W., Australia; Trea­ surer, Mrs. D. James, 51 Fullerton Street, Stockton.

325-VANCOUVER BURNS FELLOWSHIP: instituted 1924; federated 1924; President, John Crawford; Secretary and Treasurer, Miss Jean Carrick, 497 Tenth Avenue East, Val1couver, B.C., Canada.

326--BINGRY JOLLY BEGGARS LADIES' BURNS CLUB: instituted 1924; federated 1924; 50 members; President, Mrs. J. Wood; Secre­ tary, Mrs. M. Purdie, Ballengry Place, Lochore, Fife; Treasurer, Mrs. M. Dow, 170 Waverley Cottages, Lochore, Fife.

327-PERTH BT. MARX'S BURNS CLUB: instituted 1924; federated 1924; 40 members; President, Rev. P. R. Landreth; Secretary, William Smith, 4 Hawarden Terrace, Jeanfield, Perth; Treasurer, David MoRae, 33 Glover Street, Craigie, Perth.

329-NEWARX AND DISTRICT CALEDONIAN SOCIETY: instituted 1923; federated 1924; 90 members; President, Coun. Dr. P. Kinmont, J.P.; Secretary, James R. Henderson, 14 Winchilsea Avenue, Newa.rk; Treasurer, lain McCrea, 13 Milner Street, Newark. BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH I:IOCIETIES 99 I 33O-GLU'CRAIG BONNIB BAN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1925; federated 1925; 20 members; President, Mrs. John l\IcCormack; Secretary, Mrs. John Lynas, Burns Cottages, Crosshill, Glencraig, Fife; Treasurer, Mrs. W. Justice, 7 Benarty Avenue, Crosehill, Glen­ craig; Burn8 Chronicle official, Mrs. John Carlon, 110 North Glencraig, Glencraig.

331-ROBERT BURNS SOCIETY OF BUFFALO (N.Y.) : instituted 1913; fede­ rated 1925; 72 members; President, James Calder; Secreta.ry, John C. Henderson, 78 Andover Street, Bufialo, N.Y., U.S.A.; Treasurer, Alex. McGarva, 53 Montrose Avenue, Buffalo, N.Y.

336-pBTBRJUAD BURNS CLUB: instituted 1826; federated 1925; 130 members; President, Professor David Campbell; Secretary, John A. S. Glennie, 21 Broad Street, Peterhead; Treasurer, Nat. Barc1ay, Springfield, Peterhead.

,33S-DALKEITH AND DISTRICT BURNS CLUB: instituted 1925; federated 1925; 50 members; President, D. McLean; Secretary, W. L. Anderson, 83 Woodburn Drive, Dalkeith; Treasurer, J. Forrest, Victoria Bar, High Street, Dalkeith.

341-LElTH BURNS CLUB: instituted 1826; federated 1925; 30 members; President, John Davidson; Secretary, J. S. Mackie, 6 Hope Street, Leith; Treasurer, R. L. T. Richardson, M.C., 26 Leith Walk, Leith; Burn8 Chronicle official, R. J. Peat, M.A., 3 Elliot Place, Edinburgh, 11 .

.345-DENBEATH AND DISTRICT BURNS CLUB: instituted 1925; federated 1925, re·affiliated 1938; 34 members; President, Robert Hudson j Secretary, David T. Paton, 46 West High Street, Buckhaven, Fife.

346-0AKBANK MOSSGIEL BURNS CLUB: instituted 1923; federated 1925; 200 members; President, Robert· M. Jami8$On; Secreta.ry, James Ovens, 165 Oakbank, Mid Calder, Midlothian; Treasurer, Thomas McLuckie, Oakbank, Mid Calder, Midlothian .

.348-NEWTON BAN ARMOUR BURN.S CLUB: 'instituted 1924; federated 1925; 19 members; President./.yMrs. P. Davie; Secretary, Mrs. C. Gilmour, 23 Clyde Street, J.'II ewton, Hallside; Treasurer, Mrs. J. Farrell, 11 Leighton Place, Newton, Hallside.

350--l4AB.KlNCH BURNS CLUB: instituted 1899; federated 1925; 160 members; President, Dr. A. S. Gordon; Secretary and Treasurer, James Carnegie, 2 Mitchell Place, Markinch .

.352-GRANGEMOUTH BURNS CLUB: instituted 1922; federated 1926; 90 members; President, William Aitken; Secretary and Treasurer, R. C. Thomson, 203 Bo'ness Road, Grangemouth.

.354-ROYAL CLAN, ORDICB. OF SCOTTISH CLANS: instituted 1878; federated 1926 ; President, Duncan Maclnnes; Secretary, Thomas R. P. Gibb, 150 Causeway Street, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; Treasurer, William Reid, P.O. Box 785, City Hall Station, New York, N.Y. 100 BURNS CLUBS AND SOOTTI8H SOCIETIBS 355--cA1.currA BUlUI'S CLUB: instituted 1926; federated 1926; rn mem­ bers; President, F. Law; Secretary, W. F. Howe, clo Bird & Co., Post Box 46, Calcutta., India; Treasurer, A. Low, c/o Bird & Co., POlt Box 46, Calcutta. 356-BURNBANK AND DISTRICT MASONIC BURNS CLUB: inStituted 1926; federated 1926; 50 members; President, Joseph Stannage; Secre­ tary, Mrs. Jean Brown, 54 Ove~ Street, Halfway, Cambus­ lang; Treasurer, Mrs. Jean Prentice, Westlea, 1 Reid Street, Burnbank. 363-BARROW ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY: instituted 1878; federated 1926; 130 memhers: President, J. Callander: Secretary, W. J. Liddle, F.:a..C.S.Ed., Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness; Treasurer, R. M. Robertson, Dunedin, 21 GrantIey Road, Barrow-in-Fume... 365-cATRINE BURNS CLUB: instituted· 1925; federated 1926; 32 mem­ bers; President, James Meikle; Secretary and Treasurer, J_ Wallace Paterson, Ayrbank Cottage, Catrine. 366-LIVEIl.POOL BURNS CLUB: instituted 1925; federated 1926; 400 members; President, R. M. B. MacKenna, M.A., M.D.; Secre­ tary, Hamish H. Rae, 30 Rodney Street, Liverpool, 1; Treasurer, D. C. Wright, quatre Bras, St. Andrew's Road, Bebington, Cheshire. 367-DORNOCH BURNS CLUB: instituted 1912; federated 1927, re­ affiliated 1938; Treasurer, R. A. Murray, High Street, Dornoch. 369-MAYBOLE ST. CRISPIN'S BURNS CLUB: instituted 1896; federated 1928; 50 members; President, John Fisher; Secretary, James H. McKie, 31 Glebe Crescent, Maybole; Treasurer, Thomas Conkie, 11 Wellington Street, Maybole. 372--BAILLIESTON JEAN ARMOUR BURNS CLUB : instituted 1926; federateCI 1927; 90 members; President, Mrs. Jessie Kerr; Secretary. Mrs. J. Chalmers, 75 N eIson Street, Baillieston; Treasurer, 1\(rs. S. Linton, Camp Road, Baillieston. '

373-UD mLL BURNS CLUB: instituted 1921; federated 1927; 66 mem­ bers: Secretary and Treasurer, Harry Elliott, 50 Clyde Road, Red Hill, Natal, South Africa. 375-HOLYOKE CALEDONIAN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1926; federated 1927; 54 members; President, Charles Lovie; Secretary, Andrew Dougherty, 10 Glen Street, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; Treasurer, JaJies Nicol, 19 Liberty Street, Easthampton, Massa­ chusetts; BU1'M Oh1'onicle official, Treasurer. 377-XILBmNIE ROSEBBBY BURNS CLUB: instituted 1906 ; federated 1927 ; 40 members; PrEll!ident, Willia.m Terry; Secretary and Treasurer, William Shaw, Corra Linn, Kilbirnie. 378-EDINBUIl.GH DISTRICT BURNS CLUBS' ASSOCIATION: instituted 1925; federated 1927; 12 clubs; President, John Mc Vie; Secretary Fred. J. Belford, M.A., 3 Park Grove, Liberton, Edinbur~h, 9; Treasurer, Alexander Horne, F.E.I.S., 49 Brunstane Road Portobello, Midlothian. ' BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES 101 a79---TBB BAJl.rLEPOOLS BURN,S CLUB: instituted 1926; federated 1927, re-affiliated 1937; 60 members; President, Dr_ Jean Hedley; Secretary, Rabert Po. Hay 69 Belmont Gardens West Hartle­ pool; Treasurer, James Lackie, 37 Percy Street, West Hartlepool.

~80-FALKmK CROSS DYS BURNS CLUB : instituted 1926; federated 1927; 47 members; President, Alexander BaIloch; Secretary, David S. McGilchrist, 15 Kennard Street, Falkirk; Treasurer, John Rae, Main Street, Bainsford, Falkirk.

381-GREATl!:B NEW YORK MASONIC BURNS CLUB: instituted 1927 ; federated 1927; 150 members; President, M~colm Beaton; Secre­ tary, John Watson, 196(}-50th Street, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A.; Treasurer, Robert Graham, 68-79th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y.

3~lI.EBNOCK R.N.T.F. HEATHER BURNS CLUB: instituted 1912; federated 1927; 50 members; President, John Lynn; Secretary, Arthur C. E. Lewis, VaIlorbe, Rodney Road, Gourock; Treasurer, Fred. Hunter, 42 GrenviIle Road, Gourock.

384-PUJlPHEB.STON BONlUE DOON BURNS CLUB: instituted 1926; federated ] 927; 85 members; President, James Dunlop; Secre­ tary, Wm. Gowans, 91 East Road, Pumpherston, Midcalder; Treasurer, Thos. Stenhouse, New Rows, Pumpherston, Mid­ calder.

387-lIIARY CAlIIPBELL BURNS CLUB (CAlIIBUSLANG): instituted 1927; federated 1927; 50 members; President, Mrs. McMenemy; Secre­ tary, Mrs. A. Tait, 58 Park Street, Cambuslang; Treasurer, Mrs. ,G. Ru_Il, 17 Church Street, Cambuslang.

388-KYLII LADDS' BURNS CLUB: instituted 1927; federated 1927 ; President, Mrs. Alex. Neilson; Secretary, Mrs. James Anderson, 200 Springhill Road, Shotts; Treasurer, Mrs. William Ray, Springhill Buildings, Shotts.

3~][lUKLB BARNOCK lOLLY BJilGGARS BURNS CLUB: instituted 1924; federated 1928; 48 memb~rs; President, Finls'y Campbell; Secre­ tary, Jacob Hodge, 31 Limekilnburn Road, ~usrter; Treasurer, James Rabb, 29 Austin Street, Cadzow; Burn8 Ohronicle official, Treasurer. 391-WATBRBURY BURN,S CLUB: instituted 1885; federated 1928; 55 members; President, Daniel Meek; Secretary, Robert Currie, 238 Hamilton Avenue, Waterbury, Conn., U.S.,A.; Tr.easurer, James Littlejohn, 171 Greenwood Avenue, Waterbury, Conn. 392-WBIFFLBT BURNS CLUB: instituted 1920; federated 1928; 34 mem­ bers; President, D. M. W. Ralston; Secretary, Wm. S. Strachan, 9 North Bute Street, Coatbridge; Treasurer, John A. W. Kirk, 6 Bank Street, Coatbridge. 393-ANNAN LADIES' BURNS CLUB: instituted 1928; federated 1928; 150 members; President, Mrs. Harton; Secretary, Mrs. E. I. Latimer, 9 Addi80n Place, Annan; 'treasurer, Ml'S. A. C. Irving, Waterfoot Road, Annan. 102 BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES

3~LINTON BURNS CLUB: instituted 1907; federated 1928; 50 members; President, J. McPhail Cant; Secreta!l', A. Dodds Dickson, Commercial Bank, Colinton; Treasurer, Wm. Swanaon, Grassvalley, Woodhall Road, Colinton.

399-ST. lUNGANS BURNS CLUB: instituted 1920; federated 1928; 90 members; President, Wm. Nimmo; Secretary, George Newstead, 22 Polmaise Avenue, St. Ninians; Treasurer, Wm. Cook, 47 Borestone Crescent, St. Ninians. .

400--HADDINGTON BURNS CLUB: instituted 1889; federated 1928; 84 members; President, John Cummin~; Secretary and Treasurer, David C. Young, Dunpender, Haddmgton.

401-BRIG'EN' BURNS CLUB: instituted 1876; federated 1928; 40 mem­ bers; President, Thomas Foley; Secretary, Peter Meechan, 85 Loreburn Street, Dumfries; Treasurer, Archibald Bell, Caul Back View, Maxwelltown, Dumfries.

402-HIGHLAND MARY LADIES' BURNS CLUB: instituted 1928; federated 1928; 36 members; President, Mrs. J ames Reid; Secretary, Mrs. A. Guthrie, 29 Woodhead Street, Highvallevfield, Newmills, Fife; Treasurer, Mrs. James Nicol, 2 Valleyfield Avenue, High­ valleyfield.

403-FRASERBURGH BURNS CLUB: federated 1928; Secretary, A. S. Kelman, Saltoun Chambers, Fraserburgh.

405-cALEDONIAN SOCIETY OF IUlEFFIELD: instituted 1822; federated 1929; 790 members; President, Dr. James Mackinnon, D.S.O.; Secretary, W. Gregor McGregor, 19 Byron Road, Sheffield, 7; Treasurer, Albert Forsyth, 91 Pinslone Street, Sheffield, 1.

406-DUBLIN BENEVOLENT SOCIETY OF ST. ANDREW: federated 1929; Secretary, George Munro, 16 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin.

409-STENHOUSEMUIR AND DISTRICT PLOUGH BURNS CLUB: instituted 1929; federated 1929; 110 members; President, John C. Reid; I Secretary and Treasurer, John McMahon, 122 King Street, Sten· housemuir, Larbert.

41~ROYAL MILE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1925; federated 1929; 50 members; President, Matthew C. Thomson; Secretary and Trea­ surer, Alex. Scott, 32 Parsonsgreen Terrace, Edinburgh.

412-GARY BURNS CLUB: instituted 1928; federated 1929; 34 members ; President, Wallace Bache; Secretary, George H. Knight, 829 Johnston Street, Gary, Indiana, U.S.A.; Treasurer, Wilfrid Bell, 765 Virginia Street, Gary.

41~ST. ANDREW SOCIETY OF SAN FRANCISCO: instituted 1863; fed,erated 1929; 200 members; President, John Craig; Secretary, Thomas C. Hunter, 414 Mason Street, San Francisco, California, U.S.A.; Treasurer, Wm. R. Carswell, 2076 Oaklaud Avenue, Pudmon\ Road, San Francisco. BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES 103

414-DALKEITH FOUNTAIN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1928; federated 1929; President, William M. Lintou; Secretary, W. M. Linton, Relief Cottage, Dalkeith, Midlothian; Treasurer, Charles Dickson, 5 Elmfield Park, Dalkeith, Midlothian. 417-BURNLBY AND DISTRICT CALEDONIAN SOCIETY: instituted 1924 ; federated 1929; 92 members; President, Dr. A. Mc Whinney ; Secretary, Miss Ena WriKht, 191 Todmorden Road, Burnley, Lancs.; Treasurer, Mr. William Young, 4 Ladbrooke Grove, Summit, Burnley.

41hSKEGNESS SCOTTISH SOCIETY: instituted 1928; federated 1929; 68 members; President, Major F. Conway Gordon; Secretary and Treasurer/ J. Macdonald, Moray Hotel, North Parade, Skegneu, Lincolnshlre.

421-ARROCHAR AND TARBET BURNS CLUB: instituted 1929; federated 1929; Secretary and Treasurer, Rev. R. D. E. Stevenson, The Manse, Tarbet, Dumbartonshire.

424-cAMBUSLANG TAM 0' SHANTI!lR BURNS CLUB: instituted 1928; fede­ rated 1929; 20 members; President, George Johnstone; Secretary, George McLellan, 33 Park Street, Cambuslang; Treasurer, John Fowler, 35 Westburn Road, Cambuslang.

426-SAUCHIE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1929; federated 1929; 9S mem­ bers; President, James Wallace, J.P.; Secretary and Treasurer, Andrew Snaddon, 38 Fairfield, Sauchie, Alloa. 427-o0B.EBJUDGE GLENCAmN BURNS Q,LUB: instituted 1928; federated 1929; 50 members; President, W. Taylor; Secretary, John Kennedy, Aldmarroch, Gorebridge, Midlothian; Treasurer, Charles Duncan, Ashbank, Gorebridge.

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429-BATHGATE JOLLY Bl:GGARS BURNS CLUB: instituted 1928; federated 1929; 42 members; President, Bailie Waiter N ellies; Financial Secretary, Councillor Patrick Glen, 41 Torphichen Street, Bath­ gate. 43O-GOUROCK BURNS CLUB: instituted 1887; federated 1929; 103 members; President, George Webster; Secretary, F. T. Tarbet, 11 Bath Street, Gourock; Treasurer, W. A. Thomson, Union Bank of Scotland, Gourock.

431-INVERKIP BURNS CLUB: instituted 1907; federated 1929; 20 members; President, George Wylie; Secretary, George R. W],lie, Clydeview, Inverkip; Treasurer, John R. McFarlane, Sea View, Inverkip.

432-WINCHBURGH LEA RIG BURNS CLUB: instituted 1930: federated 1930; 100 members; President, John Scott; Secretary, John Black, Hazeldean, Fauchledean, Winchburgh, West Lothian; Treasurer, John M. Wilson, 69 Abercorn Place, Winchburgh.

435-AYR TAM 0' SHANTER BURNS CLUB: instituted 1906; federated 1930; _ President, Alex. F. Dunbar; Secretary and. Treasurer, Henry Baxter, 11 Rozelle Cottages, Maybole Road, Ayr. 114 BURNS OLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES

.u.-W.u.OY JOLLY BBGGARS LADIIIIS' BURNS CLUB: inatituted 1930; federated 1930; 60 members; President, Mrs. Hendersdn; Secre­ tary, Mr•. Thomaon, 3 Aberdare Stree~Barrow-in-Furnesa; Trea­ surer, Mrs. KeUy, 36 Catacun Street, walney, Barrow.

437-DUJO'JUBS LADIIIIS' BURNS CLUB No.' 1 : instituted 1930; federated 1931; 110 members; President, Mrs. McGuffie; Secreta.ry, Mrs. T. S. McCrorie, 106 Loreburn Street, Dumfries; Treasurer, Mrs. J. G. Wilson, Deanston Cottage, 8 Church Street, Dumfries.

438-cmBSTBBFIELD AND DISTRICT CALEDONIAN ASSOCIATION:· instituted 1910; federated 1930; 335 members; President, l{enneth J. Nicholson, B.A.(Lond.); Secretary, Mrs. C. A. Dauncey, 6 Poplar Avenue, Chesterfield; Treasurer, Mrs. F. W. Brown, 12 Wliitecotes Lane, Chesterfield.

44l-TllMPLB BUBNS CLUB: instituted 1930; federated 1930; 36 mem­ bers; President, Alex. N eilson; Secretary, Mrs. )fary Tennant, 33 Easter Road, Dykehead, Shotts; Treasurer, T~ma!l Hamilton, 48 Station Road, Shotts.

44Z-PENICUIX AND DISTRICT BURNS CLUB: instituted 1929; federated 1930; 100 members; President, William M. Watt; Secretary and Treasurer, Richard M. Young, Eskvale Cottages, Penicuik.

443-VICTORIA BUBNS CLUB : instituted 1922; federated 1931; 438 mem­ bers; President, James A. Dewar; Secretary, E. M. Whyte, 345 Vancouver Street, Victoria, British Columbia, Oanada; Treasurer, James Crossen, 2628 Graham Street, Victoria, B.C.

444-SWANSEA AND WEST WALBS CALEDONIAN SOCIETY: federated 1931; 250 members; President, Hon. Laurence P. Methuen; Secretary, Alex. Kinloch Miller, 49a Bryn Road, Swansea; Treasurer, K. J. 8tewart,' 10 Woodlands Terrace, Swansea.

44~BUXTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY BURNS CLUB: instituted 1927 ; federated 1931; 71 lJI.embers; President, Gilbert Johnston, M.A.; Secretary and Treasurer, J. H. Gilfillan, Lyndrum, Pa.rk Road, Baxton.

446-lQIBEJ'OBDSHllUI BONS CLUB : instituted 1910; federated 1931; 81 members; President, Dr. J. R. Bulman; Secretary and Trea­ surer, J. S. Willox, 258 Ledbury Road, Hereford.

449--wIILLINGTON (N.z.) BURNS CLUB: instituted 1931 i federated 1931; 120 members; President, R. H. Nimmo; Secrlltary and Treaaurer, Miss L. Harper, 121 Aro Street, Wellington, New Zesla.nd.

452-AUClITEB.DERRAN BONNIE JEAN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1929; fede­ rated 1931; 48 members; President, Mrs. Burns; Secretal'1, Mrs. Dryburgh, 24 Gammie Place, Cardenden; Treasurer, Mrs. Murdoch, Denfleld Drive, Dundonald.

453-NOBTH-EASTBBN BURNS CLUB QF PBILADBLPBIA LADIBS' AtJIILIAB.Y: instituted 1927; federated 1931; 90 members; President, Mrs. Jean Haugh; ~et~! Mi88 Elizabeth Hunter, 715-~h Avenue, Oak Lane, Philade1pJi11lo, Pa., U.S.A.; Treasurer, Ml'I. IJargt. WaUace, 6550 Hegerman Street, Philadelphia. BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES 105

464-:aoTJllClULUl AND DISTlUC'l' SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION : instituted 1924; federated 1931; 160 members; President, Dr. W. Crerar; Secre­ tary, Robm Reid, Tankersley House, Broom Lane, Rotherham I Treasurer, J. C. MacKenzie, Harmby, Boswell Street, Rother­ ham.

456-T:aOON MASONIC Bu:aNS CLUB: instituted 1931; federated 1932; 97 members; President, Edward G. Gait; Secretary, Malcolm H. Black, 13 Muirhead Crescent, Troon; Treasurer, David McClure, 92 East Crescent, Troon.

457-KINGLASSIE LADIES' mGHLAND lIIA:aY NO. 2 BURNS CLUB: instituted 1932 ; federated 1932; 11 members; President, Mrs. Dewar; Secretary, Mrs. W. Driscoll, 91 Mina Crescent, Kinglassie, Fife; Treasurer, Mrs. J. Luth, 37 Mina Crescent, Kinglassie.

458-STONJiHAVJ:N (FATHERLAND) Bu:aNS CLUB : federated 1932; lOO mem­ bers; President, Harcourt L. Christie, M.A.; Secretary and Treasurer, A. Hardie, 2 Fetteres80 Terrace, Stonehaven.

459-cowDENBEATH WEST END lOLLY BEGGARS BURNS CLUB: instituted 1931; federated 1932; 44 members; President, Wm. Duncan; Secretary, Peter Falconer, 47 Primmer Place, Cowdenbeath, Fife; Treasurer, R. Walker, 6 Glenburn Place, Cowdenbeath; BUTM Ohronicle official, John Bell.

461-LlllICESTER CALEDONIAN SOCIETY: instituted 1877; £ed\lrated 1932; 240 members; Presiden~ Dr. A. L. McLeod, M.A., M.B., C.M.GIas. ; Secretary, JJ. Cumming, 188 Braunstone Lane, Leicester; Treasurer, W. A. Campoell, 106 Colchester Road, Leicester.

46~TBNlLU( SCOTTISH SOCIETY: inatituted 1930; federated 1932; 180 members; President, Dr. David Clow; Secretary, Mrs. J. E. Webster, HandIey Cross, Cheltenham; Treasurer, A. Milne, Fairlands, Leckhampton Road, Cheltenham.

0464-yAKIJU VALLBY Bu:aNS CLUB: federated 1932; President, Wm. Tweedie; Secretary. Archie Wilson, 1211 Cherry Avenue, Yakima, Washington, U.S.A.; Treasurer, Thos. Jackson.

466--DYDHEAD AFTON WATER LADIliS' IIu:aNS CLUB: instituted 1932; federated 1932; 46 members; Prellident.t. Mrs. J. Scullion; Secre­ tary, Mrs. H. Kerr, 251 Hawthorn .t'lace, D;ykehead, Shotta; Treasurer, Mrs. A. Stewart, 1,71 Shotta KIrk Road, Dykehead, Shotts.

467-GILBlIRTI'IELD mGHLAND KARY LADIES' Bu:aNS CLUB: institUted 1932; federated 1932; 50 members; President, Mrs. E. Russell, J.P.; Secretary, Mrs. Hardie, 7 Dechmont Place, Lightburn, Cambuslang; Treasurer, Mrs. Napier.

-468-mGH BLANTYU Bu:aNS CLUB: instituted 1932; federated 1932; 31 members; President, James McKeen; Secretary, John Morrison, 69 Bairds Rows, Blantyre; Treasurer, William McKay, 81 Auchinraith Road, Blantyre. , 106 BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES

469-DIliNNY CROSS BURNS CLUB: instituted 1932; federated 1932; 37 members; President, Joseph Graham; Secretary, Thomas Bry'son, Holehouse Farm, Denny; Treasurer, William Bryson, Wlillace Crescent, Denny. 470-ST. GILES BURNS CLUB: instituted 1923; federated 1932; 120 members; President, W. Scott; Secretary and Treasurel', Bailie Robert Farquhar, Ingleside, West Road, Elgin. 471-ROSIIi OF GRANGIIi BURNS CLUB: federated 1932; Secretary and Treasurer, John Lapsley, 7 Dugald Stewart Avenue, Bo'nesa. 472-uNFB.EWSHIB.IIi ASSOCIATION OF BURNS CLUBS: instituted 1929; federated 1932; President, Provost A. K. Henderson, Gourock; Secretary and Treasurer, Arthur C. E. Lewis, Vallorbe, 16 Rodney Road, Gourock. 475--TwIliEDDALB LADIlIlS' BURNS CLUB: instituted 1932; federated 1933; 50 members; President, Mrs. C. C. Turnbull; Secretary, Mrs. E. Smith, 21 St. Andrews Road, ;Peebles; Treasurer, Mrs. G. Davidson, Bridgegate. 476-J\oRDEB. CITIlIlS BURNS CLUB: instituted 1932; federated 1933; 91 members; President, James Johnstone; Secretary and Treasurer, David McKinnon, 2363 Turner Road, Walkerville, Ontario, Canada. 477-BELLAHOUSTON BURNS CLUB: instituted 1929; federated 1933; 90 members; President, James Wynne; Secretary, Robert S. Frame, 207 Paisley Road West, Glasgow, S.W.1; Treasurer, Miss J. Glegg, 34 Airlie Gardens, Hyndland, Glasgow, W.3. 478-BONNIlll DOON LADIES' BURNS CLUB: instituted 1933; federated 1933; 60 member.; President, Mrs. T. Pryde; Secretary, Mrs. T. Penman, 96 Blair Street, Kelty, Fife; Treasurer, Mrs. I. Morris, Grievesland Terrace, Kelty. 479-QUEEN OF THE SOUTH LADIlIlS' BURNS CLUB: instituted 1932; fede­ rated 1933; 83 members; President, Mrs. H. Coulson; Secretary, Mrs. A. Martin, 91 College Street, Dumfries; Treasurer, Mrs. R. Wright, 4 Crathie Avenue, Dumfries. 48O--GLENCAIRN BURNS CLUB OF CORNWALL: instituted 1923; federated 1933; 100 members; President, The Right Hon. Lord Sempill; Secretary, J. A. Donald, Glencairn, Falmouth; Treasurer, W. Cameron Popplewell, Royal Hotel, Falmouth. 481-LONDON AYRSHmE SOCIETY: instituted 1897; federated 1933; President, Alexander Belch; Secretary, Robert Kean, Romney House, Tufton Street, London, S. W.1; Treasurel', John A. D. 'Paton, 105 Canfield Gardens, Hampstead, London, N. W.6. 484--SHEDDENS LADIlIlS' BURNS CLUB: instituted 1931; federated 1933; 15 members; President, Mrs. Jack; Secretary, Mrs. Donald80n, 8 McEwan Street, Glasgow, E.1; Treasurer, Mrs. Paul. 486-JEAN ARMOUR BURNS CLUB: federated 1934; President, Mrs. Duffin; Secretary, Mrs. J. Dufiy, Sunnybraes Terrace, Steelend. Saline, by Dunfermline; Treasurer, Mrs. Pallan. •

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489--CLARINDA BURNS CLUB: instituted 1933; federated 1934; 30 mem­ bers; President, John McLean, 8 Chapel Street, Edinburgh. 492---HARROW I AND DISTRICT CALEDONIAN SOCIETY: instituted 1928; federated 1934; 400 members; President, Charles Fairweather; Secretary, George Brown, Westerton, 67 Woodlands, North Harrow; Treasurer, R. G. C. Barbour, 11 Northumberland Road, Harrow; Burns Ohronicle official, W. H. Harries, 19 Cunningham Park, Harrow. 493-AKlLON BURNS CRONIES : instituted 1934; federated 1934; 30 mem­ bers; Preaident, John Houston; Secretary, Mrs. Jamea Meiklejohn, 131 25th Street N.W., Barberton, Ohio, U.S.A.; Treasurer, Mrs. Wm. Dick, 3 Stone Court, Wadesworth. 494--MOTHBRWIILL UNlTBD SBRVlCEl! BURNS CLUB: federated 1934; 60 members; President, Robert K. Hamilton; Secretary, Geoffrey Plumb, 41 Waverley Terrace, Motherwell; Treasurer, John Ormiston, Glencairn Street, Motherwell. 495-BAGHDAD CALEDONIAN SOCIETY : instituted 1922; federated 1934; 70 members; President, G. A. D. Ogilvie-Forbes, C.M.G.; Secre­ tary, K. R. Munro, c/o Andrew Weir and Co., Rewaq Street, Baghdad, Iraq; Treasurer, T. S. D. Brown, c/o The Eastern Bank, Baghdad. 496-THE AULD HOOSE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1931; federated 1934; President, Ex-Provost Kinninmonth; Secretary and Treasurer, . Thomaj Chalmers, 1 Rossend Park, Burntisland, Fife. 497-.sT. ANDREW BURNS CLUB (WIILLINGTON, N.Z.): instituted 1934; federated 1934; 160 members; Preeident, H. Mc Whinnie; Secre­ iary-, Miss B. Clark, 282 Lambton Quay, Wellington, New Zealand; Treasurer, C. G. Cattanach. 498-J'LINT BURNS CLUB : instituted 1931; federated 1934; 61 members; President, James Roberteon; Secretary, Joseph M. Graham, 2113 Raskob Street, Flint, Michigan, U.S.A.; Treasurer, George Guiney, 325 W. Hamilton Avenue, Flint, Michigan. 500--NEW CUMNOCK BURNS CLUB: instituted 1924; federated 1934; 60 members; President, A. W. Mackay, B.Sc.; Secretary and Trea­ surer, Dr. William Edgar, Oakdene, New Cumnock, Ayrshire. 501--GALT BURNS cr.UB: federated 1935; President, A. E. Martin; Secretary, H. E. RoSenberg, 70 Birch Street, GaIt, Ontario, Canada; Treasurer, F. Hutchi80n, 13 Barrie Lane, GaIt. 502-LlNCLuDEN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1933; federated 1935; 25 mem- bers; President, James D. M. Millan; Secretary and Treasurer, Wm. J. McMillan, 87 St. Michael Street, Dumfries.

5O~DUN1lLANII: BURNS CLUB: instituted 1923; federated 1935; President, John Stewart; Secretary and Treasurer, W. D. Menzies, Com­ mercial Bank of Scotland Ltd., Dunblane. 505--wISHAW MASONIC BURNS CLUB: instituted 1935; federated 1935; 100 members; President, Godfrey Hill; Secretary, Alexander Reid, 95 N etherton Road, Wishaw; Treasurer, Robert Scott, Waverley Drive, Wisbaw. • lOll BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES

506--lBAN .uwOUR LADIES' BURNS CLUB: instituted 1934; federated 1935; 34 members; President, Mr.. Haddow; Secretary, Hra. J. Moore, 87 Shottskirk Road, Dykehead; Treasurer, Mra. J. Patterson, ShottSokirk Road, Dykehead.

507.,-BURNS SOCIETY OF OlUNGIIl COUNTY (CALIFORNIA) : instituted 1935; federated 1935; 60 members; President, Robert L. Brown; Secreta~, Alex. Brownridge, 1414 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CalifornIa; Treasurer, S. J aa. Tufiree, Placentia.

508-AUCBTERDIIlRlUN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1905; federated 1935; 35 members; President John Dick; Secretary, John Mitchell, 22 Balgonie Terrace, Cardenden, Fife; Treasurer, Stuart Boyd, Jamphlars Cottage, Cardenden.

609-MOTBIIlRWII:LL MASONIC BURNS CLUB: instituted 1911; federated 1935; 200 members; President, John Liddell; Secretary, John Bryce, 104 Orbiston Street, Motherwell; Treasurer, John Pearson, Ivanhoe, Wilson Street, Motherwell.

51D-SCOTTISH DYES RECREATION CLUB: federated 1935; President, Dr. W. G. Hiscock; Secretary, J. A. Robertson, Scottish Dyes Limited, Grangemouth; Treasurer, R. R. Taylor, Scottish Dyes Limited, Grangemouth.

511-PERTH (WEST AUSTRALIA) BURNS CLUB: instituted 1935; federated 1935; 80 members; President, Dr. T. C. Boyd, M.A.; Secretary, Mrs. Jessie Reid, 166 Seventh Avenue. Mayla"ds, Perth, Western Australia; Treasurer, Mrs. M. Thompson, 317 Vincent Street, Leederville, Perth.

512-:amNF:amw "ANDRICW PARK" BURNS CLUB: instituf,ed 1935; federated 1935; Secretary, W. E. Neil, 20 Paisley Road, Ren­ frew.

513-J'lUIDIIlRICTON SOCIETY 01' ST. AND:amW: instituted 1845; federated 1935; Secretal'Y, John H. Maleom, Bank of Nova Scotia, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada..

514-SHANGHAI BURNS CLUB: federated 1936; Secretary, William Lyle, 51 Canton Road, Shanghai, China.

510--c.u.m>0NIAN SOCIETY 01' ~AN : instituted 1924; federated 1936; 160 members; President, A. D. Foster; Secretary and Treaaurer, William Jamieson, clo Anglo-Iranian Oil Co., Ltd., Abadan, Iran.

51~ AIRTS BURN,S CLUB : inatituted 1933; federated' 1936; 25 mem­ bers; Presiden~ John McLurg; Secretary, William A;nderaon, 129 Summerlee £:Itreet, Prestonpans; Treasurer, Thomas Davidaon, 16 Schaw Roati, Prestonpans.

51B-YE AULD c:aONIBS lIlASONIC BURNS CLUB (CLEVIlLAND, OHIO) : insti­ tuted 1935; federated 1936; 14 members; Preeident, John McCann; Secretary and Treasurer, Thomu Hair, 1318 East 187th Street, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. ' BURNS OLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES 109

520-UDDINGSTON f,OCHLIB LADIBS' BUJUlS CLUB: instituted 1935; . federated 1936; 56 members; President, Miss J. M. Goude!; Secretary, Mrs. Isobel Downie, 89 Woodlands Orescent, Bothwell; Treasurer, Mrs. C. McIntosh, 19 Woodlands ~rescent, Bothwell.

521-WARATAH-MAYFIELD BURNS CLUB: instituted 1935; federated 1936; 50 members; President, Angus Smith; Secretary, James McGirvan, 13 Burnett Street, Mayfield West, Newcastle, N.S.W., Australia; Treasurer, Robert Bell.

5~LENLEE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1933; federated 1936; 25 mem­ bers; President, J ames Allan; Secretary, Murdoch Dyet, ~ Glenlee Street, Burnbank, Hamilton; Treasurer, George Orr, 10 King Street, Burnbank, Hamilton; BUTn8 OhTonicle official, James Allan, 58 Sempi& Street, Burnbank, Hamilton.

523-HIGHLAND'SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES: instituted 1877; fede­ rated 1936; 1399 members; President, Captain James R. Patrick; Secretary, James Mackintosh, Scottish House, 19 Bridge Street, Sydney, N.S.W., Australia; Treasurer, Jas. G. MacKee, C.A., 44 Margaret Street, Sydney.

524-THE CRONIES BURNS CLUB: instituted 1935; federated 1936; 30 members; President, James McDonald; Secretary and Treasurer, A. H. F. Marshall, 8 Moss Street, Paisley.

525-FLINT JOLLY BEGGARS BURNS CLUB: instituted 1935; federated 1937; 24 members; President, M. Cook; Secretary and Treasurer, John R. Hurry, Neff Road, Route 1, Clio, Michigan, U.S.A,! Burn8 OhTonicle official, John Grahame, 314 W. Eldridge, Flint, Mich.

526-DYKEHEAD TAM 0' SRANTER BURNS CLUB: instituted 1935; fede­ rated 1937; 41 members; President, Joseph Hendry; S&eretary, Peter Mackie, 28 Forrest Street, Dykehead, Shotts; Treasurer, Alex. Rae, Shotts Kirk Road, Dykehead, Shotts; Burn8 OhTonicle­ official, President.

527-PEACOCK CROSS BURNS CLUB: instituted 1937; federated 1937; 3() members; President, Joseph Lin1say; Secretary, John Young, 1 Wellhall Road, Hamilton; Treasurer, William Clark, 168 Almada Street, Hamilton.

528-LOUGHBOROUGH SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION: instituted 1930; federated 1937; 67 members; President, George MacBriar ; Secretary, A. D. Telfer, 87 Middleton Place, Loughborough; Treasurer, D. MacEwen Lawson, C.A., Windyridge, Pantain Road, Lough­ borough.

529-THE WILLIAM MITCHELL BURNS CLUB: instituted 1937; federated: 1937; 27 members; President, William Kilpatrick; Secretary, Robert Cook, 27 Calder Drive, Mossend, BeIlshill; Treasurer, James B. Mitchell, 509 Main Street, BellshiIl.

530-S0UTHERN SCOTTISH COUNTIES BURNS ASSOCIATION : instituted 1937: federated 1937; President, M. H. McKerrow; Secretary and Treasurer, William Black, Cardean, Eastfield Road, Dumfries. no BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES

531-TD8-SIDB CALEDONIAN SOCIETY: instituted 1899; federated 1937; 120 members; President, A. H. Merrie; Secretary, A. M. M. Stephen, 80 Station Road, Billingham, Co. Durham; Treasurer, N. E. Wallace, 3 Grantham ROad, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees; Burns ChTonicle official, W. G. Wiahart, Grangeholme, Imperial Avenue, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees .

.532-cESSNOCK BURNS CLUB, N.S.W. : instituted 1935; federated 1937; 183 members; President, George Mitchell; Secretary, WaIter W. Robertson, 63 Melbourne Street, Aberdare, Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia; Treasurer, Tom Dawson.

"533-FAULDHOUSB CALEDONIAN BURNS CLUB: instituted 1937; federated 1937; 50 members; President, Douglas Stirrit; Secretary, John Malcolm, 99 Barton Terrace, Fallldhollse; Treasurer, George Malcolm, 21 Scott Pla.ce, Fauldhouse.

534--BBDLINGTON BURNS CLUB: instituted 1937; federated 1937; 84 members; President, Jas. W. Pooley; Secretary, S. Pattinson, Stayros, Clovell! Gardens~ Bedlington, Northumberland; Trea­ surer, William Craigs, Suo-Postmaster, Post Office, Barrington, Bedlington Station; Burns Chronicle official, Christopher Bergen, 1 Jubilee Terrace, Bedlington Station.

535--PLYMOUTH AND DISTRICT CALEDONIAN SOCIETY: instituted 1927; federated 1937; 70 members; President, R. McDonald; Secretary, John Common, CIuden, Torland Road, Hartley, Plymouth; Trea­ surer, John Hutcheson, 37 Lynwood Avenue, Marsh Mills, Plymouth.

'536-WHlTHORN AND DISTRICT BURNS CLUB: instituted 1937; federat.ed 1937; 50 members; President, Rev. Harry Law, M.A.; Secretary and Treasurer, Thomas Latimer, The Clydesdale Bank Ltd., Whithorn.

:537-HARTHILL AND DISTRICT YOUNG CRONIES BURNS CLUB: instituted 1935 ; federated 1937 ; 30 members; President, Thomas Cunningham; Secretary, Charles Grahame, 18 Dunn Terrace, Harthill; Treasurer, Richard Blackley, 16 Peden Street, East­ field, Harthill.

538--GREENOCK AND DISTRICT BURNS CLUBS' PAST PRESIDENTS' ASSOCIA­ TioN: instituted 1937 ; federated 1937 ; President, Arthur Murray; Secretary and Treasurer, Arthur C. E. Lewis, Vallorbe, Rodney Road, Gourock .

.540-10HNSTONE MASONIC BURNS CLUB: instituted 1930; federated 1937; 95 members; President, David Wi.. Steel; Secretary, Arch. H. Carswell, Twyforci, Kilbarchan Hoad, Johnstone; Treasurer, Ex-Provost Hugh McQueen, Collier Street, Johnstone. , :541-DOUNE AND DISTRICT BURNS CLUB: instituted 1937; federated 1938; 60 members; President, Bailie Masterton; Secretary and Treasurer, John Dykes Union Bank House, Doune; BUTM Chronicle official, CounCIllorl McTurk, N orthlea, Doune. BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES HI

542-NEWAB.THILL WHITE HEATHER BURNS CLUB: instituted 1936; fede­ rated 1938; 100 members; Ji'resident, James Cowan; Secretary, Mrs. Walkinshaw, 350 High Street, Newarthill; Treasurer, Archibald Armstrong, 64 Beechworth Drive, N ewarthill.

543-ABBEY CRAIG BURNS CLUB: instituted 1935; federated 1938; 30 members; Secretaryl Wmiam Harris, Cornton Cottage, Cause­ wayside, near StirlIng.

544-ASHINGTON BURNS CLUB: instituted 1890; federated 1938; 40 members; President, J. F. R. Gairdner, M.B., M.R.C.S.; Secre­ ~, J. Hudson Ogle, 7 Ingleby Terrace, Lynemouth, Morpeth; Treasurer, R. Tweddle.

545--PARRAMATTA AND DISTRICT BURNS CLUB (NEW SOUTH WALES): instituted 1934; federated 1938; 53 members; President, Colin Cameron; Secretary, John Howie, 12 Gore Street, Parramatta, N.S.W., Australia; Treasurer, James Russell, 10 lsabella Strest, North Parramatta.

5~ OAK BURNS CLUB (HAMILTON): instituted 1937; federated 1938; 40 members; President, John Kane; Secretary, Robert Ritchie, 43 Bent Road, Hamilton; Treasurer, James Ritchie, 47 Bent Road, Hamilton.

547-COALBURN JOLLY BEGGARS BURNS CLUB : instituted 1937; federated 1938; 33 members; President, James Simpson; SecretaryJamea Logan, 2 'Tinto View Terrace, Coalburn; Treasurer, william Mor\,ison, Croft Terrace, Coalburn . .548-LEEDS CALEDONIAN SOCIETY: instituted 1894; federated 1938; 650 members; President, Col. A. D. Sharp, C.B., C.M.G., T.D., F.R.C.S.; Joint-Secretaries, W. Strachan, Drumnagarrow, Wel­ lington Hill, Shadwell, Leeds, and W. Morgan, 39 Ridge Way, Leeds, 8; Treasurer, H. A. Gordon, Clynder, Creskeld Lane, Bramhope, Leeds. 549-BOTHWELL BONIE LESLEY LADIES' BURNS CLUB: instituted 1937; federated 1938; President, Mrs. W. Scott; Secretary, Mrs. Agnes Wilson, 60 Clyde Avenue, Bothwell; Treasurer, Mrs. W. Mclntosh, 31 Bellllhill Road, Uddingston.

'55O-DUNOON MARY CAMPBIlLL BURNS CLUB: institut.ed 1938; federated 1938; 25 members; President, Arthur BIincow; Secretary, James Agnew, Glencairn, John Street, Dunoon; Treasurer, Alex. Blair, &rbadoes Villa, Belmont Lane, Dunoon; Burns Ohronicle official, Treasurer. 551-sCARBOROUGH CALEDONIAN SOCIETY: instituted 1934; federated 1938; 115 members; President, W. Simpson Murdoch Ewing; Secretary, William LittIefair, Warrender, 23 Newlands Park Grove, Scarborough; Treasurer, John Wilson Matthews, 84 St. Thomas Street, Scarborough. .552-FAwSIDE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1938; federated 1938; 45 mem­ , bers; President, P. Muirhead; Secretary, R. Hamilton, 80 N orth­ field, Tranent; Treasurer, A. Davanna, Northfield, Tranent; Aesistant Treasurer, J. McDonald, c/o Cross Keys Inn. 112 BURNS OLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOOIETIES

5li&-WOLVERHAMPTON AND DISTRICT CALEDONIAN SOCIETY: instituted 1938; federated 1938; 240 members; President, J. L. 8wanson; Secretary, W. R. RobertlOn, ~1 Birches Barn Avenue, Wolver­ hampton; TreallUrer, T. W. RobertlOn, Struan, Newbridge Crescent, Wolverhampton.

554-BRUCE BURNS CLUB (FALKLAND): instituted 1938; federated 1938; 60 members; President, Bailie D. Riley; Secretary, Oharles Ross, 4 Back Dykes Terrace, Falkland, Fife; Treasurer, Cha.rles F_ Hnwkins, Bruee Arms Hotel, Falkland.

555--BARROGATE ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY: instituted 1921; Iederated 1938; 90 members; President, Rev. Peter McCall; Secretary and Treasurer, Geo. S. M. Edward, 10 Woodlands Drive, Harrogate, Yorkshire.

556-cALEDONIAN SOCIETY OF DONCASTlCR: federated 1938; President, Dr. J. M. Hair; Secretary, W. King, 48 Manor Drive, Doncaster; Treasurer, W. Hall, 15 Manor Drive.

557-LADIES' Bt1JtNS CLUB OF ATLANTA, GEORGIA: instituted 1937; fede­ rated 1938; 22 members; President, Mrs. Hugh HoweII; Secre­ tary, Mrs. Josiah T. Rose, 1720 West We81er Road,' N.W., Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.; Treasurer, Mrs. Oar Pittman.

558--cAJDIUSBARRON BURNS CLuB: instituted 19;36; federated 1938; 30 members; President, John Niven; Seoretary, William Miller, 20 Dowan Place, Cambusbarron, Stirling; Treasurer, J086ph Black, 25 North End, Oambusbarron.

559--<-oVENTRY AND DISTRICT CALEDONIAN SOCIETY: federated 1938; 450 members; President, Dr. Stua.rt Smith; Secretary,' Robert S. Miller, 41 Park Road, OOTenttyj Treasurer, William 'Hill, 9 Queens Road, Ooventry.

560-cALEDONIAN SOCIETY, CA WNPORE : instituted 19;36; federated 1939; 89 members; President, T. I. Smith; Secretary and Treasurer, lan O. Hamilton, O.A., Sutherland House, Cawnpore, India.

561-LONDON ,(ONTARIO) BURNS CLUB: instituted 1938; federated 1939; 35 members; President, Archie Ritchie; Secretary and Treasurer, Jimmie Smith, 85 Horton Street, London, Ontario, Oanada.

562-CASTLE-DOUGLAS BURNS CLUB : instituted 1931; federated 1939; 45 members; President, John M. Welah; Secretary and Treasurer, Henry A. P. Haugh, Williamsfield, Castle-Douglas. 563-NORFOLK CALEDONIAN SOCIETY: instituted 1934; federated 1939; 120 members; President, Matthew Mitchell; Secretal'Y, D. A. Grant, 36 Eaton Road, Norwich; Treasurer, W. M. Robson, Hillside Avenue, Thorpe, Norwich; Burn8 Ohronicle official, J. R. Crawford, 434 Unthank Road, Norwich. 564-WINSOMlli WILLIE BURNS CLUB : instituted 1939; federated 1939; 20 members; President, Robert Fleming; Secretary and Treasurer, Geo. O. D!lllglas, Main Street, Ochiltree; Burn, Ohrollicl~ official, A. E. MCM-illan, Main Stteet, Ochiltree.

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I BURNS CLUBS AND SCOTTISH SOCIETIES 113 565-ROBERT BURNS CIRCLE OF NIIW YORK: instituted 1934; federated' 1939; 140 members; President, Robert MacGowan, M.A., D.D.; Secretary, Miss Jessie Strachan, 20-42 32nd Street, Astoria, Long Island, N.Y.; Treasurer, Mrs. J. D. Hughes, 1825 Riverside Drive, New York. 1939; 566-sCOTTISH SOCIETY AND BURNS CLUB OF AUSTRALIA: instituted federated 1939; 80 members; President, R. M. Baxter; Secre­ tary, Laurence Macaulay, A.C.I.S.(Eng.), 109 Elizabeth Street, Sydney; Treasurer, Miss K. Gaden; Burn8 Ohronicle official, David W. Brown, 43 Chaleyer Street, Rose Bay, Sydney. 1939; 567-NEWTOWN BURNS CLUB (PAISLEY) : instituted 1938; federated 78 members; President, james Noble; Secretary, Wm. Struthers, 10 New Street, Paisley; Treasurer, Robt. Eaglesom, 17 Baron Road, Gallowhill, Paisley; Burns 0 hronicle official, Robt. Scott, 96 Causeyside Street, Paisley. , Secre­ 568-DARVEL BURNS CLUB: federated 1939; President, W. Auld; tary and Treasurer, D. Hamilton, 57 West Main Street, Darvel. 19311 ; 569---.rHANET AND DISTRICT CALEDONIAN SOCIETY: instituted federated 1939; 142 members; Chairman, J. M. Campbell, J.P.; Secretary and Treasurer, S. C. Haggis, Midland Bank Ltd., High Street, Broadstairs, Kent. 1898; 57O-mE SCOTTISH CLANS ASSOCIATION OF LONDON LTD. : instituted federated 1939; President, Wm. Stewart Allan; Secretary: D. Campbell Thomson, Benachie, 35 Medway Gardens, Wembley, Middlesex; Treasurer, G. S. Bonnyman, 27 Munster Roail, London, S.W.6. mem­ 571-EDMONTON BURN,S CLUB : instituted 1918; federated 1939; 30 bers; President, Jack Stracha.n; Secretary, T. H. Campbell, 10135-100 A Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Treasurer, Frank Heron, 7028-111th Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta.

572-<:HESTER CALEDONIAN ASSOCIATION: instituted 1885; federated 1939; 120 members; President, Chas. Cooper; Secretary, WaIter Fergu!l8on, 65 Parkgate Road, Chester; Treasurer, Alan M. Miln, St. Werburgh Chambers, Chester. . 1939; 573-c.ROFT SPRINGSIDE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1938; federated 20 members; President, Frank E. Irvine; Secretary, William Williamson, 21 Springhill Terrace, Springside; Treasurer, Thomas McMillan, 43 Station Drive, Springside; Burns Ohronicle official, Archie Johnstone, 23 Springhill Terrace, Springside. 1939; federated 57~HOLYTOWN BLAIR ATHOLE BURNS CLUB: instituted 1939; 46 members; President, John Blair; Secretary and Trea­ surer, Samuel Cowan, 37 Church Street, Newarthill. 1939; 575-wINDSOR (ONTARIO) JEAN ARMOUR BURNS CLUB: instituted federated' 1940; 49 members; President, Mrs. Mary Thomson; Secretary, Mrs. Peggy Huycke, 652 Windermere Roa!!, Windsor, Ontario, Canada; Treasurer, Mrs. Margaret MCJ!..enzie, 914 Monmouth Road, Windsor. H lU, BURNS CLUBS AN}) SCOTTISH SOCIETIES

576-FORT lfATILDA BURNS CLUB: inlltituted 1934; federated 1940; 50 members; President, R. E. Cunningham ; Secretary and Trea­ surer, James A. Kyle, 6 Finnart Street, Greenock.

577-DALSERF AND CLYDESDALE BURN,S CLUB: instituted 1938; federated 1940; 30 members; President, Thomas Waddell; Secretary, Robert Cla.rk, 58 Douglall Drive, Ashgill, by LarkhaIl; Treasurer, John Campbell, 3 Prospect Drive, Ashgill, by La.rkhall. ALPHABETICAL LIST OF CLUBS ON THE ROLL

NO. No. 515 Abadan 417 Burnley 543 Abbey Craig 295 Burns House 40 Aberdeen 112 Burns Howff 20 Airdrie 445 Buxton 516 AirtB 355 Calcutta 493 Akron 4 Callander 2 Alexandria 558 Cambusbarron 252 Alloway 424 Cambuslang Tam 0' Shanter 309 Annan 207 -- Wingate . 393 -- Ladies 71 Carlisle 82 Arbroath 34 Carrick 421 Arrochar & Tarbet 562 Castle-Douglas 544 Ashington 365 Catrine 238 Atlanta 560 Cawnpore 557 -- Ladies 532 Cessnock 508 Auchterderran 161 Charleston 452 -- Bonnie Jean 171 Chattanooga 496 Auld Hoose 462 Cheltenham 566 Australia, Scot. Soc. of 572 Chester 275 Ayr 438 Chesterfield 435 -- Tam 0' Shanter 428 Chryston 192 Ayrshire Assoc. 489 Clarinda 495 Baghdad 547 Coal burn 157 Ba.illieston Caledonian 398 Colinton 372 -- Jean Armour 208 Colorado Springs 218 Bannockburn 79 Corstorphine 363 Barrow 559 Coventry 429 Bathgate 250 Cowdenbeath Tam o~ ilhanter 534 Bedlington 459 - West End 288 Beith 573 Croft Springside 15 Belfast 524 Cronies 477 Bellahouston 45 Cumnock 326 Bingry Ladies 6'l Cupar 167 Birmingham 338 Dalkeith 125 Blackburn·on·Almond 414 -- Fountain 184 Blairadam 244 Dalmuir 290 Blantyre 35 DaIry 478 Bonnie Doon Ladies 577 Dalserf 476 Border Cities (Oht.) 158 Darlington 549 Bothwell Bonie Lesley Ladies 568 Darvel 76 Brechin 345 Denbeath 49 Bridgeton 469 Denny Cross 401 Brig-En' 55 Derby Ire Bristol 37 Dollar 554 Bruce 556 Doncaster 331 B1Jffa.lo 367 Dornoch 356 Burnb.nk 541 Donne 116 ALPHABETICAL LIST OF CLUBS

No. No. 406 Dublin 555 Harrogate 10 Dumbarton 492 Harrow 226 Dumfries 537 Harthill 4W1 -- Ladies No. 1 379 HartlepooIs 503 Dunblane 239 Hawick 14 Dundee 225 Helensburgh 85 Dunfermline 446 Herefordshire 550 Dunoon Mary Campbell 468 High Bl.. ntyre 466 Dykehead Afton Water 402 Highland Mary Ladies 506 --Jean Armour 375 Holyoke 526 -- Tam 0' Shanter 574 Holy town 108 East Calder 431 Inverkip ~ Edinburgh 173 Irvine 307 -- Ayrshire AS80c. 372 Jean Armour (Hailliestorr) 378 -- District Assoc. 506 - (Dykehead) 571 Edmonton 348 -- (Newton) 149 Elgin 486 -- (Steelend) 217 Eskdale 575 -- (Windsor, Ont.) 126 Falkirk 96 Jedburgh 380 - Oro.s Keys 540 Johnstone 533 FauIdhouse 377 Kilbirnie 552 Fawside o Kilmarnock 262 Fifeshire Assoc. 457 Kinglassie LlIodies 319 Fisherrow 213 Kingston 498 Flint 323 Kirkcudbright 525 -- Jolly Beggars 75 Kirn 44 Forfar 388 Kyle Ladies 1)76 Fort Matilda 548 Leeds 403 Fraserburgh 461 Leicester 513 Fredericton 341 Leith 501 GaIt 502 Lincluden 412 Gary 366 Liverpool 467 GilbertfieId Highland Mary 520 Lochlie Ladies , 169 Glasgow Assoc. 1 London 282 -- Howling Assoc. 481 -- Ayrshire Soc. 263 -- Masonic 570 -- Clans Assoc. 3 --Tam 0' Shanter 561 London (Ontario) 480 Glenca.irn 183 Londonderry 330 Glencraig Bonnie Jean 528 Loughborough 522 Glenlee 350 Markinch 1i27 Gorebridge Glencairn 387 Mary Camp bell 198 - Jolly Beggars 310 MauchliDlI 430 Gonrock 369 Maybole St. Crispin's 59 -- Jolly Beggars 390 Meikle Earnock 53 Govan Fairfield 196 Mid-Argyll 292 Grahamston 242 Montrose 352 Grangemonth 509 Motherwell Masonic 21 Greenock 494 -- United Services 538 --Past Pres. Assoc. 56 Muirkirk 383 -- R. N. T. F. Heather 139 National 209 --St. John's 74 National Memorial, 254 -- Victoria 500 New Cumnock 400 Haddington 523 N.S.W. Highland Soc. 33 Haggis 305 New Waterford 152 Hamilton 381 New York Masonic 121 -- Junior 565 -- Robert Burns Circle 100 -- Mossgiel 329 Newark ALPHABETICAL LIST OF CLUBS 117

No. No. 133 Newarthill 514 Sh&Dghai 542 -- White Heather 484 Sheddens La.dies 199 Newbattle 405 Sheffield 156 Newcastle 91 Shettleston 293 N ewcraighall 283 Sincla.irtown 348 Newton.J ean Armour 418 Skegness 266 --Jolly Beggars 530 Southern Scot. Counties 567 Newtown 486 Steelend Jean Armour 124 Ninety 409 Stenhousemuir 563 Norfolk 50 Stirling 17 Nottingham 324 Stockton 546 Oak 458 Stonehaven 346 Oakbank 89 Sunderla.ud 564 Ochiltree 444 Swansea 507 Orange County 3 Tam 0' Shanter (GIas.) 48 Paisley 531 Tees·side 545 Parramatta 441 Temple 135 Partick Western 569 Thanet 527 Peacock Cross 7 Thistle 442 Penicuik 271 Trellton 26 Perth 274 Troon 511 Perth (West Australia) 456 -- Masonic 336 Peterhead 320 Troy 284 Philadelphia Northeastern 475 Tweeddale La.dies 453 -- Ladies 520 Uddingston Lochlie La.dies 535 Plymouth 237 -- Ma.Ronic 190 Port·GIallgow 325 Vancouver Fellowship 212 Portobello 443 Victoria. (B. C. ) 181 Primrose 303 -- St. Andrew's Soc. ;184 Pumpherston 165 Wallsend 479 Queen of the South Ladies 436 Wa.lney Ladies 373 Red Hill 296 Walsall 512 Renfrew Andrew Park 521 Waratah.Mayfield 472 Renfrewshire Assoc. 391 Waterbury 471 Rose of Grange 449 Wellington (N.Z.) 56 Rosebery (GIas.) 497 -- St. Andrew 454 Rotherham 392 Whiffiet 354 Royal Cla.n 160 Whitburn 410 Roya.l Mile 236 Whiteho.ven 9 Royalty 536 Whithorn 470 St. Giles 529 William Mitchell (The) 220 St. Louis 432 Winchburgh 327 St. Mark's 575 Windsor (Ont.) Jean Armour 399 St. Ringa.ns 197 Winnipeg 413 San Francisco 25 -- St. Andrew's Soc. 68 Sandyford 564 Winsome Willie 426 Sauchie 505 Wishaw Masonic 551 Scarborough 553 W olverha.mpton 314 Scottish (Edin.) 464 Y akima Valley 153 Scottish (GIas.) 518 Ye Auld Cronies 510 Scottish Dyes Club

See also" List of Districts," pp. 63-70 NOTICES Many 9f the thirty-four volumes of the First Series of the Burns Chronicle are out-of-print. A few copies of the volumes for 1893-1895, 1897, 1910-1911, 1915-1917, and 1922-25, also of all the volumes of the Second Series, are still available, and may be purchased through the Hon. Treasurer of the Federation-Lieut.-Col. David Yuille, T.D., Woodcroft, Symington, Kilmarnock. Terms for advertisements may be obtained, on applica­ tion to the printers.

TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS Changes of address should be intimated at earliest convenience to the Hon. Secretary of the Federation.

SCHOOL COMPETITIONS Copies of the Burns Federation medal may be obtained direct from Messrs. G. and G. Ponton, Ltd., Pontoprint Works, Hillington, Glasgow, S.W.2. The prices are In bron£e , 6/- each. "silver .. ,11/6" "gold ..., 55 / - " Case to hold medal, 2/3 " - Engraving name, etc., lid. per letter. Postage is extra. The price of the medal in gold varies with the :fluctuation in the price of the metal. These prices are subject to Purchase Tax at the rate of 331%.

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