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KNIGHTS OF ST. ANDREW Whether it is a tartan hat, a tartan tie, or the full kilt
SCOTS GUARDS get up, it's entirely up to you.
Robert Burns greatest works gave a unique
NORTHERN ENCAMPMENT and vivid insight into the aspirations and anguishes of
the brotherhood of man and his words maintain their
Mail Call powerful meaning today. Robert Burns died in Dum-
fries on 26th July, 1796, on the same day that his wife
gave birth to their ninth child, a son, Maxwell. He
succumbed to a form of rheumatic fever, which would
have been easily treatable today.
At the Conclusion of the Burns Dinner and
Celebration, everyone stands, joins hands and sings
From the Website Scotland.org: On 25 the song most associated with Burns worldwide, Auld
January every year, Scots and Scots-at-heart come Lang Syne a song which has become an international
together to celebrate the life and works of the anthem of brotherhood and has been translated into
Scottish national poet, Robert Burns. Born in more than thirty languages.
Ayrshire in 1759, Robert Burns is Scotland's na- The most important thing about a Burns Sup-
tional bard. Affectionately known as 'the Plough-
man Poet', his verses stand as a fitting testament to per is to have fun. After all, the man you're paying
Scotland's proud literary history. The first Burns tribute to was certainly not averse to a wee party him-
supper was held in 1801 and in the 200+ years self!
since then new traditions have been added but the For more information of the Knights of St. Andrew
sentiment remains the same: to pay tribute to Scot- and how to apply for membership, contact
land’s national poet. W. Bro. George Weil or Bro. Jake Webb.
Burns was a Mason from 1781 until his
death. He was initiated on 4th July 1781, in St Da- Scriptorium (Continued from Page 3)
vid's Lodge, No, 174, Tarbolton. He was passed
st
and raised in the same Lodge on the 1 of October of the Lodge and tailor them in the operation of my
1781. office.
The centerpiece of any good Burns Supper I have an “open door” policy. Which means
menu is the iconic haggis, or as the bard himself if you need to talk with me I am available! Contact
described it, the 'great chieftain o' the puddin'- me by email or by phone and we will get whatever
race'.
Whisky is the usual choice at Burns Sup- needs to be done, completed.
pers, either malts or blends. Contrary to popular Presently all the events will be transitioned
belief, adding a little water to your malt may im- onto the electronic calendar through the AZTLAN
prove rather than dilute the flavor, although some Lodge No. 1 website. There will be no more paper
whisky drinkers may not take kindly to watering calendars nailed on the door of the Secretary’s office.
down their drams! If you need to make a reservation for an event please
Traditional recitals on the evening include
the 'Selkirk Grace' and the 'Address to a Haggis'. let me know by sending me an email or contact me
Other recitals on the evening include a speech by phone.
commemorating Burns and a toast to the great
man, known as the 'Immortal Memory', the Sincerely and Fraternally,
'Address to the Lassies' and of course 'The Reply George E. Weil, PM, Secretary
from the Lassies', which are normally created es-
pecially for the evening.
If you're hosting this event at home then
literally anything goes, but, it is definitely recom-
mended that you wear at least a little bit of tartan!
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