BS Terrace Review — Wednesday, February 7, 1990 [Bits ‘n? Pieces — yam» Every country has its own special holidays, but afew . holidays are celebrated widely: . Christmas is observed by all Christians everywhere. New Year’s day is also observed the world over, although at dif- ferent times of the year. The birthday of the beloved | Scottish poet, Robert Burns, is’ celebrated by Burns Societies and Scotting societies through- out the world. Old Scottish songs are sung, Burn’s poems are read and speeches are made, Robert Burns becomes the world’s favorite each New Year’s Eve with the traditional singing of his ‘‘Auld Lang Syne’’. Burns was born January 25, 1759 in Ayrshire, Scotland. His father was a poverty-stricken farmer, but a man of great character who valued education and strict morality. Robert read everything from collections of songs to Shakespeare and Milton. He began writing his own verses and collected them in a scrapbook. os In August, 1786, Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect, was published. The poems were so successful that in April 1787 a second edition of his poems was published, and he became a great favorite of High Socie- ty. He also began collecting, adapting and composing the lyrics of old folk songs. He composed over 300 iyrics. Burns died in 1796. And now, some 200 years later, his birthday is still celebrated all over the world, Terrace being no exception. The Terrace Pipes and ‘ Drums organized the annual Robbie Burns night, which this year was held at the Thornhill Community Centre. Master of Ceremonies was Jock Halley. The evening started with cocktails. The hall was slowly filling up with people, and by 7:30 when everybody was there it was time for the piping in of the Haggis. Pipe Major Stephen White was the piper _ and Drum sergeant Barry English the bearer of the Hag- gis. The address to the Haggis was given by Jock Halley. Selkirk Grace was said by Frank MacDonald and the din ner, catered by Cindy Agnew, followed. Never having had the pleasure of eating Haggis, but having heard much about it, it sounded to me like something that is a lot of work and in the end maybe a waste of time, since I had never talked to anybody who'd actually liked the stuff. But this Haggis, I found out, was different. It “had a couple of secret ingre- dients and this non-Scot quite _ by Piper Kim Scott. good company, good song and . been very pleased with this ‘celebration of his 234th birth- band “‘Strongarm.”’ _ annual Heritage Day celebra- fantastic entertainment of - please. Watch this column next liked it. The rest of the meal _ was just as good. > Drum Corporal Donald Agnew gave a quotation from Robbie Burns, and no Robbie Burns night is complete without a toast to the Lassies. Color. Sergeant Stan McKay was just the right person for such a task. The toast was answered Demonstration of some fine Highland dancing followed by Kenna and Allanna Turcotte. The girls also performed a Folk § dance called ‘‘Fiora Mac- Donald’s Fancy,’ and the Ter- race Pipes and Drums gave a rousing rendition of some old Scottish songs. Robbie Burns, who loved simple pleasures would have day. The evening finished with dancing to the music of the You are invited to the 6th tions, highlighting a Heritage of Song and Dance. This event is for the entire family and will be held on Sunday, Feb. 18 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m, at the Terrace Arena Banquet Room. No charge, it is free and you are promised an afternoon of Canadian and ethnic song and dance in traditional costumes. The afternoon is presented. by the Terrace Regional Museum Society, the Boy _ Scouts and Girl Guides of Ter- race and the Terrace Parks and Recreation Department. Mamie Kerby, president of the Museum Society, and the Rec. Dept. have put together a great program. | During the Coffee break, from about 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. you are invited to talk to the performers and enjoy their costumes and instruments. Coffee, tea and donuts, will be available for a smail fee, It was the Scots night for celebration Jan. 27, and the celebrity came in to the skirl of pipes: and the thump. of drums — barely visible behind lead piper Steve White Is the haggis, - ceremonially borne into the Thornhill Community Centre and later roundly addressed by Jock Halley during the Terrace version of Robbie Burns Night. . courtesy of the Girl Guides and Boy Scouts. Since riot . everybody might be able to spend the whole time, you will be able to come and go as you refresh your memory, the first your strong point or point of view, All names, that begin with the letter P have the strong points of cultural attain- ment, nonconformity, desire for authority and/or specializa- tion. Names that begin with the. letter Q have the strong points of off-beat ambitions, attrac- ting prestige, material results and investigative nature. Selfless service, structured communications gifts, “brotherly love’? and com- prehensiveness are the strong points of all names that begin with the letter R. For example; ‘if your name is Ruth your ma- week for a schedule of the events. Guaranteed, there is something of interest for everyone, Chinese New Year is being celebrated all over China for two weeks, this time of year. Today is the only day that it will be celebrated at the Ter- | traceview Lodge. A very special. Chinese dinner will be prepared by the capable kitchen staff for the residents. After dinner a video on China will be shown by the people from Elan Travel. If you are interested in China you are invited to come and see the video and talk to the people from Elan Travel. They will be more than happy to answer some of your questions you might have about China. Please check with the Lodge about the time the movie will be shown. | porate dynamic organizational and charitable interests into a career. Is trustworthy, cons- cientious, and down to earth. Ruth also has determination, discipline, and sensitivity to fine points, combines far- To get on with the alphabet, reaching ambitions, strong ‘opi- we've come to the letter P. To letter of your first name reveals jor talent is the ability to incor- energy, practical planning, and * knack of coordinating business — nions, and resourceful problem - solving. Contractor, govern- ment administrator and farmer are possible career oppor- - tunities. Every name also has a personality extreme. For Ruth the personality extreme is: too efficient, or too careless. More ‘next week. And here we thought winter was over. Did it fool us! Keep smiling anyway. See you all . next week. Phone me with your Bits *n Pieces at 635-2723. oopeenalalleg, more There will be a special meeting of the . _ Skeena Valley Golf & Country Club Society on Thursday, February 15, 1990 at 8:00 p.m. — at the club house. | a) To vote on the recommendation of a committee for mandatory certificate - purchase and for discussion of course expansion and club storage..