Burns Anniversary

The Caledonian society of this city will fittingly observe' the anniversary of Robert Burns on Monday evening, Jan. 28th, at the Unitaran church. A rich and varied program has been arranged tor the occasion and all auguries point to a most interesting and enjoyable evening. The opening address will be given by the Hon. William D. Gordon, speaker of the house of representatives and short addresses will be made by W. D. Harriman, Mrs. E. R. Sunderland and Dr. D. A. MacLachlan. Mr. Strachan, Highland piper, from Toronto, Miss Susie McGill, phenomenal Scottish dancer, of Hamilton, Ont.; Miss Annie McNeill, soprano, London; Miss Jean Phillips, Scotch dialect reader, London; and Mr. William Phillips, tenor, of Chicago, will take prominent parts in the exercises. Miss McGill will render certain Scottish dances, Shean Tewes and the Sword dance, with bag pipe accompaniment and also the Highland Fling. There will be a feast of readings and songs, in dialect, from the writings of Burns, by local talent also. Miss Minnie Davis and Miss Jean Phillips will serve as accompanists. The exercises will close with Auld Lang Syne by the company in which the audience is expected to join.