BURNS ANNIVERSARY

Evening Star, Issue 21006, 21 January 1932, Page 9

BURNS ANNIVERSARY

To all Scotsmen the approaching anniversary of the birth of Scotland’s poet, Robert Burns, is a date to honour. Burns in a short but fruitful lifetime left to the world stings and poems that for charm, pathos, and sublime grandeur have never been surpassed. His poem, ‘ A Man’s a Man for a’ That,’ indicates his depth of feeling for his fellowmen and his independent spirit ranking a man not on his great wealth or position, but on his character and honest work. Some of his finest songs and best-known works will be rendered at the anniversary concert presented by the Dunedin Burns Club in His Majesty’s Theatre on Monday evening next. Tho address is to be delivered by tho Rev. Hugh Graham, late of Canada, while the following artists should be heard to advantage Misses Mary Pratt, Evelyn Shepard, ’ Messrs Arthur Macdonald, E. Hawes, John Kennedy, A. M'Dowell, J. M'Farlane, A. Sligo, Mr A. Pettitt’s Trio reel party, Pipe Band, and Burns Choir. Plans are at Begg’s, and early booking is urged.