Robert BurnsLimited World Federation Limited www.rbwf.org.uk 1897 The digital conversion of this Burns Chronicle was sponsored by Allanton Jolly Beggars Burns Club The digital conversion service was provided by DDSR Document Scanning by permission of the Robert Burns World Federation Limited to whom all Copyright title belongs. www.DDSR.com .A.NNU.A.L I~ ~ jmrrns ~1ir()nie1e (INSTITUTED 4TH SEPTEMBER, 1891.) Edited by D. M'NAUGHT, Kilmaurs. No. VI. Price: January, 1897. One Shilling & Sixpence PUBLISHED BY THE BURNS FEDERATION, KILMARXOCK. PRINTED BY JOHN HORN, 34 TIOW.\RD STREET, GLASGOW. The rights ef translation and reproductio11 are resen:cd. UNDER PROTECTION OF PATENT OFFICE. TRADE MARKS' BRANCH AND STATIONERS' HALL REGISTRATION, SPECIALTY IN "WHISKY. As Supplied to the British .Royal Commission, Victoria House, Chicago, Leadini{ Clubs, H otels, and Wine Merchants at home and abroad. As a Scotch Whisky there is nothing finer than "Auld Scottie," made from the purest selected '.Daterial, and blended with the greatest of care. Invalids requiring a genuine stimulant . will find in "Auld Scottie" Whisky one of the purest form. For Medicinal purposes it equals old Brandy. The "LANCET" says-" This vVhisky contains 41·75 per cent. of absolute alcohol, equal to 86·28 per cent. of proof spirit. The residue, dried at 100° C., amounts to 0·25 per cent.. It is a well­ matnred and excellent whisky." NO HIGHER MEDICAL TESTIMONY IS ENJOYED BY ANY BRAND, As a guarantee of the con tents, every bottle is enveloperl in wire and bears the Proprietor's seal in lead, without which none is genuine. THUS- COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, CIHCAOO, 1893. LSTER.NA'f!OSAL EXlllBITION, OLASOOW, 1888. First Award at "World's Fair," Chicago, for Purity of Quality, Superior Excellence, Mellowness of Flavour, and Highest Stanrl ard of Merit. REGISTERED PROPRIETOR: JAMES MENZIES, GLASGOW. Offices and Stores-68 BATH STREET. Bonded Warahouse- H.M. CUSTOMS, No. 9, GLASGOW. ADVERTISEMENTS. SCOTLAND AND ENGLAND. T HE GLASGOW AND SOUTH-WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY gives a Direct .1_' · Route between Scotland and England. It is in conjunction at Carlisle with the Midland Railway, the principal Term"1~ being S t. Enoch, Glasgow, and St. Pancras, London; and a Full and Expeditlous Service is given between Glasgow, Paisley, Greenock, Ayr, A.rdrossan, Kilmarnock, Dumfries, etc., and Liverpool, Manchester,. Bradford, Leeds, Sheffield, Bristol, Bath, Birmingham, Lonrlon, etc. Di ni ng C ars (First and Third Class) by the Morning and Afternoon Expresses, and Sleeping Cars by the Night Expresses, in each direction, between Glasgow (St. Enoch) and London (St. Pancras). Lavatory Carriages (First and Third Class) by principal Expresses. Passengers between Scotland and England by this, the most Picturesque Route, pass through the heart of the Burns Country, and h@lders of Tourist Tickets to and from Glasgow, or North thereof, are allowed to travel via Ayr (Burns's Birthplace). Tickets are also valid for break of journey at Dumfries (Burns's Burial-place). CLYDE WATERING PLACES. The Glasgow and South-Western Line to Greenock (Princes Pier) is the most convenient for Visitors to the whole of the Watering-Places on the Firth of Clyde and Western Highlands and Islands of Scotland, and Passengers holding Through Tickets to or from England have the option of visiting Glasgow en route. The most Direct and Expeditious Route to the Island of Arran is via Ardrossan; and to Millport, Campbeltown, etc., via Fairlie. At Greenock, Ardrossan, and Fairlie, Trains run alongside Steamers, and regular connections are maintained by the Company's own Fleet of Magnificent Steamers, also by the "Columba," "Lord of the Isles," "Culzean Castle," etc., to the Watering-Places on the Firth of Clyde. AYRSHIRE COAST. Express Trains at convenient hours are run between Glasgow and the various Coast Towns. Fzell partlculars of Trains, Fares, Tours, etc., on application to C. E . COCKBURN, Szeperint1ndent of tlie Line, St. Enoch Station, Glasgow. DAVID COOPER, GLASGOW, 1897. General Manag-er. I 11:,_:,:~ ~ z I ' ~(:·----------------------------""'---­ ~''"1'11."~. &\<.,. ·, ,.fi' ' ~!-'>'' ~:··,; ~~ .. ~r, fu;, .. ~t t~- ~f:' " ,'<.". - ','.t• ~\ ;', 5,c;:: ··~:, , ' ' ,. ~ ..... i.,.• ' II~: ADVERTISEMENTS. * * * * BURNS' MONUMENT. • VISITED by thousands from all parts of the World. A rnritable "Shrine" of the "jlmmortal Bard''. of Scotland. The Monument occupies a commanding position in the Kay Park. From the top a:most extensive and interesting view of the surroupdmg Country can be obtained. The magnificent Marble Statue of the Poet, from the chisel of W. G. Stevenson, A.R.S.A., Edinburgh, is admitted to be the finest in the World. ' The Mueeum:contains many relics and mementoes of the Poet's life, and the most lvaluo.ble &nd;interesting collection of the original 'MSS. in existence, among which are the following- TAM 0' SHANTER. COTTAR'S SATURDAY NIGHT. THE TWA DOGS. ADDRESS TO A YOUNG FRIEND. Etc., etc. The famousJ" H'Kie" Library also fonns part of this collection, and is made up of man7 hundred. v!>lu~es.of Burns literature, including a copy of the famous first Edition of the Poe\'s Work1. •... ~ :-.::;_ · .;;"'" Tbe:Monument:i.e~open from 10 A.v. till dusk e\·ery day (Sundays excepted). Visitors are requested to sign their names in the Visitors' book. 3 ADVERTISEMENTS. ~ Befot'e Going E1sewhet'e, Visit the Emporium. Why? Seeause it is the G:tteatest Sight in ~ilma:ttnoek-fotT ~ the ltadies. For Large Variety = Go to the Emporium. For Best Value = Go to the Emporium. For Latest Novelties Go to the Emporium. P.8.-None but the most Reliable Goods Kept in Stock. Latest Nouelties introduced as they appear. • LEADING DEPARTMENTS MILLINERY, MANTLES, DRESSES. -*- MARRIAGE AND MOURNING ORDERS Receive Special Attention. -*- Gent.'s Tweeds, Coatings, &c, Boys' & Youths' R.eady-Mades. Waterproof Coats, Shirts, Ties, Collars, &c., AT Hugh Lauder & Co.'s, "The Emporium, 0 Kilmarnock,. N.B.. 4 ADVERTISEMENTS, BURNS MEMORIAl AND COTIAGE HOMES ~ T M ~ U e H b I N. E. T IHE above is a sketch of the Memorial in course of erection at - Mauchline. Already over .£3100 has been subscribed, but £2000 is still required for the endowment of the Homes. Patrone. HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF HAMILTON. Hrs GRACE THE DUKE OF PORTLAND. THE MosT NOBLE THE MARQUIS OF BUTE. LORD ROSEBERY. THE EARL OF GLASGOW. SIR CHARLES TENNANT, BART. J. G. A. BAIRD, EsQ., M.P. And others. Honorary Preeldent. MAJOR-GENERAL SIR CLAUD ALEXANDER OF BALLOCHMYLE, BART. P,...ldent. J. LEIPER GEMMILL, 16z ST. VINCENT STREET, GLASGOW- Yloe-Preeldent. MARCUS BAIN, c.c., J.P., WOODSIDE, MAUCHLINE . .lolnt TN-urere. THOMAS KILLIN, 168 WEST GEORGE STREET, GLASGOW. W. M'MILLAN, COMMERCIAL BANK, MAUCHL!NE. Honor..,, aeoretluy. W. S. M'MILLAN, 102 BATH STREET, GLASGOW. SUBSCRIPTIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO EITIER OF TllE· TREASURERS. 5 AD VERTIS EMENTS. Henry Tllomson & Go.'s CELEBRATED OLD IRISH WHISKY I AS SUPPLIED TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN, HIS E.OYAL HIGHNESS TRADE: \MARI:\ I THE PRINCE OF WALES, . ~ · HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THEDUKEOFCONNAUGH~ ~#11YfHO~s~i ~ 1 And Both ~W. OJJ&rJIJID\ HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT. (Ff E crs TERE[J) ...._ __ ___ - --·. Ask for THOMSON'S Square Bottle Irish Whisky, and • see that the Cork and Capsule bears the full name of the Firm. Pa.eked in Cases of One Dozen Bottles, or can be supplied in Butts, Hogsheads, &c. F, O. B. 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