Uddingston Masonic Burns Club No. 237,
Instituted 1914
Latest News -
 March 2008
The
Annual Supper took place in the Masonic Hall on Saturday 2nd.
February. Bro. Bob Edgar welcomed over 90 members and friends to what was an
excellent evening.
Presentations.
Bro. Bob Edgar, President presented Bro. David Stark with his Honorary Members
jewel and certificate as a mark of the members appreciation for the
contribution that David has made over many years to the Club.
Bro.
Bob Edgar presented Lodge St. Bryde with a framed print of Robert Burns which
was gratefully received by Bro. Scott Moore on behalf of the Lodge.
The
evenings entertainment included, Bro. A. McAlpine Address to the Haggis, Bro. R.
Kennedy Immortal Memory, Bro. J. McClair, Tam O`Shanter, Liz Vasey replied to
the Lassies which was proposed by Bro. David Ross, Bro. Ian Caskie provided a
programme of Burns songs.
April 2007
Burns
Supper. The Annual Burns Supper was held on 3rd. Feb. in the Masonic Hall,
Uddingston.
Over
100 members of the Club and friends attended.
The
evening got off to a good start with the opening address by the President,
Bro. Bob Edgar, who warmly welcomed those present. He then introduced the
top table guests and highlighted the contribution made to the U.M.B.C over
many years by Bro. David Stark, Piper.
He
surprised Bro. Stark by conferring
on him Honorary Membership of the Club.
After
an excellent meal, Bro. Archie Nelson of P.M. of 551 set out his programme
for the evening. The Immortal Memory would take the form of a continuous
programme throughout the evening with
Readings
and Songs. This was carried out in an excellent manner by the Artists.
Bill Roe toasted the Lasses and Lorna Reidford replied on behalf of the
Lassies. This was the first time that Lorna had undertaken this task and
delivered her reply in an excellent manner.
Bro.
Bruce Reidford gave a hearty vote of thanks to the Artists and everyone
agreed that the evening had again been a tremendous success.
March 2006
Burns Supper Report.
The
Uddingston Masonic Burns Club No. 237 Annual Burns Supper was again a tremendous success. Immediate Past President, Bill Perry deputised for
Club President Bob Edgar who was in hospital.
 The
Supper got off to a great start
with an address to the Haggis by Bro. William Anderson
an excellent meal was presented before the
programme which was arranged by members of Lodge Cambuslang Royal Arch No. 114
sparked into life. Angus Ross proposed the Immortal Memory, Bro. James Torrance,
Tae The Lassies, Reply by Mrs. Margaret Ross. Readings and Songs by Bros.
William Anderson and Ian Caskie.
Bro. James L. Jack, Past Secretary of the Club,
addressed the company and detailed the considerable contribution that Bro. Bill
Perry, Immediate Past President had made during his term as President of the
Club.
 Such was the progress that the Club had made,
that we were in a position to sponsor
a local Lanarkshire Youth Burns Competition with a donation of £600. This is a
tremendous gesture by our members and fulfils one of our long term objectives to
support a local community project.
Bro. Jack presented Bro. Bill Perry with his Past
Presidents jewel and a Certificate to mark his very successful term in Office.
In reply, Bro. Perry praised the efforts of the members who had made the evening
and many previous evenings so successful. He congratulated Bro. Pat Clarke,
Secretary for organising the event and the many members and friends who had
donated raffle prizes etc.
March 2005
Annual
Burns Supper Report
Bro. Bill Perry, President presided over the Annual
Supper on Saturday 5th. February. The event was a sell out with 110 members and
guests present. The evening got off
to a great start with the talented young piper John Ryan Piping in the Haggis accompanied by Scott Moore and Bobby Abercrombie. 
Andrew McAlpine addressed the Haggis in an excellent
manner in what was his first attempt. Gordon Reidford
presented The Selkirk Grace and the company enjoyed a hearty meal.
The Baudrans Team presented a sketch from their
famous Rantin Rovin Robin Production which was well received by the company.
Peter Mitchell of 440 gave the reading “Holy Wullies Prayer” in a  silent
hall with only a candle light.
David Ross also of 440 presented a tremendous
Immortal Memory for only the second time. David`s talent was well received by
the Company and we hope that he will return to our Annual Supper in the
future.
Andy Quinn was a new comer to our Supper but his
reading of Tam O` Shanter was arguably one of the best that we have heard.
Bob Edgar proposed the Toast to The Lassies in a
humorous manner (under the watchful eye of Rona). Lorraine Perry skilfully replied on behalf of the Ladies, this was
the first time that she had “spoken in public”. Well done!
The beautiful voice of
Sian Ross rounded off the evening as she entertained the company with her
favourite Burns Songs.
Bruce Reidford
proposed
the Toast to the Artists in his usual humorous manner. 
Bro. Bill Perry then
introduced Walter Watson, President of The Burns World Federation. It was a
great honour for the Club that The World President was present at our Supper and
he congratulated everyone who had been
involved in the organisation for
their splendid efforts.
Bro. Bill Perry also took the opportunity to intimate
his intention to stand down after three great years as our President.
Jan 2005
Uddingston Masonic Burns Club.
Bro. William Perry, President extends a warm welcome to all Members and Friends to the Annual Supper which will feature the Baudwins Production
Rantin`Rovin`Robin. The Supper will take place in The Temple on Saturday 5th. February 2005 at 6.30pm.
Tickets priced £10 are available from
Bro Pat Clarke, Secretary
Oct 2004
Plans for the 2005 Annual
Supper are well in hand. The date has been fixed for Saturday 5th. February 2005
in the Masonic Hall and the price has been again pegged at £10. 2005 is an
important year for the Club as it has agreed to sponsor an event at the Annual
Burns Festival at a cost of around £500. We hope that a Committee Member of the
Federation will be present at the Supper. Next Meeting. Bro. Bill Perry,
President invites all members and friends to the next meeting of the Club which
will be held on Friday 10th. September at 8pm in the Temple, Gardenside St.
Any Brother who is
interested in the works of Robert Burns is cordially invited to the meeting.
April 2004
Bro. Bill Perry,
President of the Club invites all members to the Annual General Meeting which
will be held in The Masonic Temple, Uddingston on Friday 30th. April at 8pm.
Business will include Election of Office Bearers for 2004/05, review and report
of 2004 Supper, early plans for 2005 Supper and importantly correspondence from
the Federation inviting our Club to sponsor a major event in 2005. If you are
interested in the works of Robert Burns and would like to join our Burns Club
then please feel free to attend on 30th. April you will be made most welcome.
March 2004
"That was the best
Burns Supper we`ve ever had" someone said, the reply was "you said
that last year". It has become a fact that as our Burns Club goes from
strength to strength, the Annual Suppers seem to get better and better!
Bro. Bill Perry, President
welcomed guests, introduced the  "top
table" and hoped that everyone enjoyed the occasion. David Stark piping in
the Haggis, carried by Scott Moore and Bobby Abercrombie. Past President,
Andrew Martin gave an
excellent address and Alex Hamilton the Selkirk Grace before everyone sat down
to an excellent meal.
The evening got off to a
great start with Gordon Mather reading Holy Wullies Prayer, Archie Cowie
proposed an excellent Immortal Memory before Gordon Mather returned with an
astonishing rendition of Tam O`Shanter. In between these gauns on George
Donaldson sang Burns' beautiful songs. Back into the swing of the night with
Alex Dick toasting an excellent Tae The Lassies replied to by the superb Helen
Morrison. Alex Dick and George
Donaldson again obliged
the company before Gordon Mather led everyone in The Star O` Rabbie Burns. Bruce
Reidford, Vice President concluded the evening with a toast To the Artists.
In his closing remarks
Bro. Bill Perry, President, thanked all those who had contributed to making the
event such a success. The committee had worked hard in the overall planning and
this planning and effort had been rewarded by the success of the evening. The evening was also special in that Walter Watson, Vice President and
Helen Morrison of the World Federation were present. They were most enthusiastic
about our club and looked forward to a return visit.
It was the best Burns
Supper we have ever had!
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