Clan Donald Southern Ontario and Friends Burns Supper

**Nathan** · 27th January 15, 02:34 AM

Clan Donald Southern Ontario held its first Burns Supper on January 24th at the Lionheart British Pub in Mississauga, Ontario, which is just outside of Toronto. There was a great turnout, the food was fantastic and attendees were enthusiastic about the overall experience!

My fellow Xmarker Glen Allardyce (McMurdo) recited Burns poems including Selkirk Grace, Ode to a Haggis, Ode to a Mouse, Tam O'Shanter and My love is a Red, Red Rose. Xmarker Lloyd Preston (Baker04) was our haggis bearer.

As clan commissioner, I emceed the affair and after the formal speaking portion was complete, I picked up my guitar and joined a fiddler and piano player to sing some Scottish folk music, including some classic Burns selections like MacPherson's Rant and A Man's a Man For A' That (Is There for Honest Poverty).

Here are some of my favourite shots:

You can view the full photo album here:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1740857&type=1

**Domehead** · 27th January 15, 05:18 AM

Well done my Brothers.
This appears a classic, dare I say "traditional" Burns supper. Ours has morphed a bit more formal (alas).
You all look brilliant, particularly those highly polished shoes. Great show. Planning on seeing ya'll again in the early Spring.

Ryan

Ryan

**plaid preacher** · 27th January 15, 05:28 AM

Looks great, Lads! Sorry I wasn't able to make it but had to make an emergency trip to the Maritimes. Afraid it was a un-kilted Burns day for me this year.

**Nathan** · 27th January 15, 05:39 AM

Originally Posted by plaid preacher

Looks great, Lads! Sorry I wasn't able to make it but had to make an emergency trip to the Maritimes. Afraid it was a un-kilted Burns day for me this year.

I hope everything is OK!

**Spartan Tartan** · 27th January 15, 05:53 AM

Nathan,

You guys look great. It's nice to see a few pictures of you and Glen. Certainly looks like a good night. Perhaps a minor detail, but I really like your red waistcoat.

Thanks for sharing your pictures.

**Liam** · 27th January 15, 06:06 AM

Looks like a great time was had by all!

**JohntheBiker** · 27th January 15, 09:22 AM

Terrific photos Nathan. You look like you had a great time.

Regret I couldn't make it, but no way I could convince Pearl to attend two Burns Suppers in one weekend.

The St. Andrew's Society Burns function on Friday night was a great success (they had a waiting list for cancellations!).

Cheers,

John