The Clan Fraser in Canada: Souvenir of the First Annual Gathering — John Shaqi
The Clan Fraser in Canada: Souvenir of the First Annual GatheringFraser, Alexander
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The Clan Fraser in Canada: Souvenir of the First Annual Gathering
Fraser, Alexander
Clans -- Canada; Fraser family
Ontario, Montreal, New York, Buffalo and Detroit, whose name the
committee was able to procure, and about three hundred replies were
received, in which, without exception, an earnest hope for the success
of the proposed organization was expressed. The dinner took place as had
been decided upon, on May 5th, 1894, at Webb's Restaurant, Toronto, and
an account of the proceedings will now be given.
[Illustration of Menu cover:
"MOR FHAICH"
CLAN FRASER
IN
CANADA,
FIRST
ANNUAL DINNER
MAY 5th
1894]
_A chuirm sgaoilte; chuaias an ceol
Ard sholas a'n talia nan triath._--OISEAN.
Menu
Soup.
Scotch Broth.
Fish.
Boiled Sea Salmon from the Cruives of Lovat.
Sgadan beag Poll-a-Roid. Pomme Natural, Anchovy Sauce.
Bread and Butter Rolled.
Entrees.
HAGGIS
PUNCH A LA ROMAIN.
Joints.
Roast Beef. Spring Lamb.
Vegetables.
Mashed Potatoes. Asparagus. French Peas.
Entremets.
Fraser Pudding.
Curds and Cream. Oat Cakes. Assorted Fine Cakes.
Shortbread. Cheese. Biscuits. Radishes.
Neapolitan Ice Cream. Nuts. Figs. Dates.
FRUITS. COFFEE.
"_Smeorach Stratharaigeig; uiseag an urlair._"--SEAN-FHOCAI.
Toast List
1. The Queen.
"She wrought her people lasting good."
2. The Chief.
"Tostamaid ar ceann a cinnidh;
Mac-Shimi mor na Morfhaich."
"Master, go on, and I will follow thee
To the last gasp, with truth and loyalty."
Bagpipe Music--"Morar Sim."
3. The Clan.
"I tell you a thing sickerly,
That yon men will win or die;
For doubt of deid they sall not flee."
"'N uair 'thig an cinneadh Frisealach,
Tha fios gur daoine borb iad."
Bagpipe Music--"Caisteal Dunaidh."
4. Our Guests.
"Sir, you are very welcome to our house."
Bagpipe Music--"Aird Mhic-Shimi."
"Highland Fling," by Master Norman Fraser.
5. The Clan in Canada.
"Kindred alike, where'er our skies may shine,
Where'er our sight first drank the vital morn."
Bagpipe Music--"Fhuair Mac-Shimi air ais an Oighearachd."
6. Distinguished Clansmen.
"Of singular integrity and learning,
Yea, the elect o' the land."
(_a_) In Art; (_b_) in Science; (_c_) in Literature;
(_d_) in Theology; (_e_) in War; (_f_) in Political Life.
7. The Ladies.
"Disguise our bondage as we will,
'Tis woman, woman, rules us still."
"And when a lady's in the case,
You know, all other things give place."
8. Deoch an Doruis.
_Air (fonn) "Clementine."_
Deoch an doruis, deoch an doruis,
Deoch an doruis, 's i tha ann;
Deoch an doruis, sguab as i,
Cha'n eil Mac-na-Bracha gann.
Auld Lang Syne. God Save the Queen.
The bagpipe music will be furnished by Mr. Robert Ireland, Pipe
Major of the 48th Highlanders, Toronto.
[Illustration of Clan device of targe and crossed swords]
THE CLAN DINNER.
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