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Robbie Burns Night Scottish celebrate poet Robbie Burns Once again the Scots of Scugog ownship gathered to celebrate a « Famous Scottish poet, the haggis, "and the common man. © Saturday night was Robbie Burns light at the Masonic Lodge, where "they marked a tradition that dates "back to the life of Robert Burns | According to Doug Miller, a local (gman with a Scottish heritage, Burns twas born in 1795 in Ayr, and pro- "ceeded to write poems that would "make him the champion of the com- mon man. © "His poems and his songs day at the Masonic Hall. reflécted the values of the common man,"" Mr. Miller said. Such favourites as Auld Lang Syne and Green Grows The Rushes were written by Robbie Burns, who died when he was 36 years old. Still, it is his birthdate, January 25, that 1s celebrated around the world, in Canada, China, Russia, and of course, Scotland. "It's a time to look back at Scot- tish traditions," Mr. Miller said. One of the most famous traditions is the haggis, known as *'the food of the common man' because it is | Doug Miller makes the ceremonial slashes into the haggis dur- "ing his address Tae A Haggis during Robbie Burns Night Satur- ov ORT AUTO GLASS & TRIM ERRY HB Complete Upholstery HB Windshields generally made from the cheaper cuts of meat such as heart, liver, kidney and lungs. The organ meats were combined with oatmeal and onions and wrapped up in the mem- brane of a sheep's stomach While some people flinch at even trying haggis, many Scottish folk consider it a delicacy, including Doug Miller who pronounces it "delicious." Mr. Miller gave the official Ad- dress 'Tae a Haggis' at the celebration Saturday night. Dr. Mathew Dymond gave a toast to the immortal memory of Robbie Burns, who was, coincidentally, a Mason. Howard Gautier was the master of ceremgnies, while Ken ~ Phillips was the guard and Foster -Joyed (among other ellen chant: pit tatties and fresh maskit tea. But before the feast began, the famous Selkirk Grace was observ- ed, written by the great Robert Burns himself: ; . 'Some hae meat and canna eat, And some wad eat that want it; - But we hae meat and we can eat, Sae let the Lord be thankit." After being properly addressed, the haggis is carried out of the dining room by Robbie Burns Night master of ceremonies Howard Gautier. PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, January 27, 1987 -- 3) 'Dr. Mathew Dymond, who gave the toast to the immortal memory during Robbie Burns Night on Saturday, poses with an antique picture of Robert Burns himself. a Ja-- Escorting the traditional Scottish food is piper Foster Hansen and Doug Miller, who addressed the haggis. See story for details. & Pinstripes INSURANCE 139 WATER STREET -- PORT PERRY i CALL FOR YOUR APPT. ... 985-8507 WITH THIS COUPON! USIRANCE 525.00 Off | TE ---------------- -------- nn. -- "SPECIALS © MONDAY ............... Seniors Night (65 yrs. & over) 4-8 p.m 10% OFF on all Dinner Menu Entrees TUESDAY ................. Italian Night Buffet $8.95 4.8 pm Plus Regular Mehu [téms WEDNESDAY ........ Chicken & Rib Buffet $8.95 4108 PM Plus Regular Menu Ttems SUNDAY ALL DAY BUFFET Brunch 11 am. - 3 p.m. ................ .. $7.95 Dinner 3 p.m. '8 p.m. ............ SUSI $9.95 Buffets are "All You Can Eat" with "Special Children's Prices" CONWAY PLACE war usm HWY. 7A (by the Causeway) -- 985-7631 (We are open 7 days a week and look Torward to serving you and your family)