LYRICS OF BURNS

Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 266, 6 August 1931, Page 7

LYRICS OF BURNS

Poet’s Correct Technique MR. ANDERSEN’S ADDRESS I An address on the “Lyrics of Burns” was delivered by Mr. Johannes C. Andersen, at the monthly meeting of the Wellington Burns Club, in Nimmo’s Hall, this week. The lecturer dealt chiefly with the teehnic of the lyrics of Burns, and ably demonstrated that an apparently dry subject was not only an interesting study, but a source of enjoyment, and a great help to a better under-l standing of the poet’s work. Burns used various forms of verse, not, at random, but to express particular emotions. It was the poet’s ability to use the forms aright which gave his poetry its human and universal appeal. A correct under-' standing of the forms and their proper use enabled the readers of the works of Burns to share the emotions and sentiments of the poet. Mr. Andersen quoted many examples of the poet’s works, and showed very clearly that the poet was a master workman, and also that, by using the rules correctly, the different forms of verse were those best suited to the particular emotion animating the poet’s heart. A programme of music, and song was rendered during the evening by the following: Miss Hilda Chudley, who sang “Turn Ye to Me" and “My Love is Like a Red. Red Rose”; Miss Gretta Stark, who sang “Ye Banks and Braes” and “Cornin’ Through the Rye”; Mr. Howe, who sang “Auld: Scotch Sangs” and ‘‘Mary of Argyll”; and Mr. Dallow, who sang “Flow Gently Sweet Afton,” “The Border Ballad,” and “The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond.”

Special appreciation was given to a musical trio consisting of Madame de Mauny (piano), Miss Henry (violin), and Miss Henry (’cello). The rendering of old Scottish airs by the trio was much enjoyed. The accompanists for the evening were Madame de Mauny and Mr. Stark. Mr. von Haast proposed a vote, oi thanks to the speaker, and to the artists of the evening. Supper was served by the ladies of the committee. Mr. Macfarlane, who presided, intimated that confirmation had been received of the affiliation of the club to the World’s Burns Federation, and the diploma of tin federation had been received.