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Burns Supper |
The Burns SupperDavid M. Arnold
Burns Supper ProgramHighland Dress Invited
Recitation of the Selkirk Grace Piping In of the Haggis. The haggis is paraded around the dining room to the skirl of bagpipes playing Scotland the Brave. Sometimes a man in highland dress precedes the haggis with crossed bottles of Whisky. The Piper's Toast Recitation of the Address To A Haggis Serving of Dinner During dinner, the following formalities are observed: President's Address: A privilege or a burden of office, depending on how you look at it... The Address to the Immortal Memory of Robert Burns: Offered by a senior Club member or guest speaker, this is a moderate-length speech that reflects on some aspect of Robert Burns and his contributions. Depending on the speaker, it may be humorous, sentimental, romantic, or most likely, all three. Toast to the Lassies: A light-hearted salute by a male Club member in appreciation of the fairer gender. The Lassies' Reply: A similarly light-hearted reply by a female Club member. "Sangs and Clatter:"
Pipe Tunes Performances on Violin and Keyboard
Benediction |