Robert BurnsLimited World Federation Limited www.rbwf.org.uk 1943 The digital conversion of this Burns Chronicle was sponsored by Southern Scottish Counties Burns Association 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 THE ROBER T BURNS ANNUAL AND CHRONICLE 1943 THE BURNS FEDERATION KILMARNOCK 1943 Price Three Shillings and Nine Pence "BURNS CHRONICLE" ADVERTISER CRAIG'S RESTAURANTS for MORNING COFFEE SNACKS · LUNCHEONS AFTERNOON TEA The Rhul The Gordon 123 7-19 Sauchiehall Gordon Street Street Branches throughout the CIty JAMES CRAIG (GLASGOW). LTO •• Woodlands Road. GLASGOW "BURNS CHRONICLE" ADVERTISER JEAN ARMOUR BURNS HOUSES CASTLE STREET, MAUCHLlNE AYRSH I RE Established in 1915 by the Glasgow and District Burns Association These Houses were purchased, repaired, and gifted to the Association by the late Mr. Charles R. Cowie, J.P., of Glasgow. They comprise the Burns House (in which the poet and Jean Armour began housekeeping in 1788), Dr. John M'Kenzie's House, and "Auld Nanse Tinnock's" (the "change-house" of Burns's poem "The Holy Fair"); and provide comfortable acco~modation for nine old ladies, who live rent and rate free and receive a small pension. A portion of the Burns House has been arranged as a Museum, which now contains numerous authentic relics of Jean Armour and the poet: these include the Armour Family Bible and several manuscripts of Burns. An Endowment Fund' for the maintenance of the Houses and the provision of the pensions is being formed. Contributions to this Fund would be welcomed; they should be addressed to the Hon. Treasurer of the Association, Mr. A. Neil Campbell, F.C.C.S., 10 Lothian Gardens, Glasgow, N.W. a "BUR~S CHRONICLE" ADVERTISER KILMARNOCK BURNS MONUMENT, Statue, Library, and Museum. 'rHIS valuable and unique collection has been visited by thousands from all parts of the World. A veritable shrine of the" Immortal Bard." The Monument occupies a commanding position in the Kay Park. From the top a most extensive and interesting view of the surrounding Land of Burns can be obtained. The Magmficent 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 WorId. The Museum contains many relics and mementoes of the Poet's life, and a most valuable and il1teresting collection of his original MSS., among wh~ch are the following :- Tarn 0' Sbanter. The Death and Dylnl' Words Cottep's Satul'day Nigbt. 0' Poor lIallle. The Twa Dogs. I Lassie wi' the Lint-wbite The Holy Fail'. Locks. Address to the Dell. Last May a Braw Wooel' cam John Bapleycopn. doon the Lang Glen. Scotch Drink. HolY Wlllie's Prayep. The Author's Earnest Cry and Epistle to a Young Fl'iend. Ppayep. Lament of Mary Queen of Addl'ess to J. Smitb. Seots. An Ephtle to Davy. Also a numbel' of tbe Poet's Poop Mallle's Elegy. Lettel's. The "M'Kie" Lt brary also forms part of this collection, and comprises upwards of 800 volumes of Burns literature, including a copy of the famous First Edition, published in Kilmarnock, 1786. Tbe Monument is open from 10 a.m. tlll dusk every day-Sunday excepted. VISITORS ARE REQUESTED TO SIGN THE VISITORS' BOOK. "BURNS CHRONICLE" ADVERTISER NATIONAL BURNS MEMORIAL COTIAGE HOMES, MAUCHLlNE, AYRSHIRE. In Memory of the Poet Burns for Deserving Old People . .. That greatest of benevolent Institutions established In honour of Robert Burns." -8/11_11011 He,ald. here are now twenty modern comfortable T. houses for the benefit of deserving old folks. The site is an ideal one in the heart of the Burns Country. The Cottagers, after careful selection, get the houses free of rent and taxes and an annual allowance. They are chosen from all quarters. There are no irksome restrictions, they get bringing their own furniture, have their own key, and can go in and out and have their own friends visiting them as they please. Our aim is to give them, as near as practicable, their" ain fireside" and let them live out their own lives in qUiet comfort. g:urther funds are re4uired. Will ~ou please help 1 Subscriptions will be gratefully acknowledged by the Hon. Secretary, Mr. DAVID J. S. HARVEY, 65 Renfield Street, Glasgow. "BURNS CHRONICLE" ADVERTISER *==T=H=E ~E~ ~A~D~:1·= A=T==* GREEN'S • PLAYHOUSE BALLROOM • RENFIELD STREET. GLASGOW DANCING EVERY AFTERNOON AND EVENING " There's threesome reels, there's foursome reels, There's hornpipes and strathspeys man" • PICTURE HOUSES • •• Thus every kind their pleasure find" GLASGOW PLAYHOUSE BEDFORD GORBALS·STRATHCLYDE-TOLLCROSS RUTHERGLEN . WISHAW - BATHGATE CAMPBELTOWN • DUNDEE • DUNOON IRVINE - JOHNSTONE And at AYR ., N ae mair at present can I measure . An truth m, rhym;n' ware's nae treasure But when in Ayr, some half-hour's leisure Be't /ight, he't dark Sir Bard will do himsel' the pleasure to call at • BOSWELL' Park" ., When hunter pinches sore" • GREEN'S CAFES • PLAYHOUSE and BALLROOM GLASGOW PLAYHOUSE, DUNUEE PLAYHOUSE, AYR PLAYHOUSE, WISHA W REX, CAMPBELTOWN * *======::== " BURNS CHRONICLE" ADVERTISER The Future of Scotland Despite the obstacles which handicapped peace­ time prosperity. Scotland is playing a significant part in the British war effort. For the future. however. problems remain. A pre-requisite to intelligent post-war recon­ struction and development is a sound knowledge of current events as these affect social. indus­ trial. and financial conditions. THE GLASGOW HERALD Scotland's Leading Newspaper has long supplied this knowledge in the fullest measure. and in addition to its "essential" war­ time function-the provision of an unrivalled service of news-it publishes the most adequate and reliable reports on all aspects of financial. industrial. and trade affairs. Head Office: London Office: 65 Buchanan., Street . 56-57 Fleet Street. Glasgow. C.l E.C.4 __I • ~1II111111111111111l1l11l111l1l1l1ll111l111l1l, 1I111111111111; 111111111: 1111 i111I1111I11I1I11I1I11I1I11I1I1I1I1I1I1I11I1I1I1I111I1II1I1I11111~ GOOD WHISKY dohnnie = Walker BORN 1810- STILL GOING STRONG 1il1ll1l1l1l1ll1l11l1l1l1l1l11l1l1l1l111l1l111111l11l1l1l1111l1l1l1l1l1111l1l1l111l1l11l11IlIlIllIlIlIllIlIIlItijmlijlllllllllllllUIIIIIIIII~ .. BURNS CHRONICLE" ADVERTISER 1HE. DAILY HE.RALD IS THE BRITISH CHAMPION OF SOCIAL SECURITY for ALL MEN, WOMEN. AND CHILDREN of which ROBERT BURNS WAS THE PIONEER. HE WAS THE FIRST TO PROCLAIM NO NEED FOR POVERTY IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY. THE. DAILY HE.RALD is the loyal exponent of the demo­ cratic principles and policies of the Poet, Humanitarian, and Statesman. GLASGOW LONDON MANCHESTER " . "BURN$ CHRONICLE" ADVERTISER 'Where to Dine Bc Where, to Wine The ROYAL" in the Hub of Glasgow City," the favourite. where friend. may dine and wine in comfort. It. beautiful Dining Rooms, including the Scots Room with historical mural paintings, it. unequalled service and good food, its delight­ ful, quaint Spanish Lounge, all combine to make it. popularity. Fully Licensed. 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