The Annual Burns Supper.
The Top Table Guest Speakers and Artistes
Friday 3rd February saw the lodge hold its annual Burns Supper with a company in excess of 150 Brethren and friends sitting down to a fabulous three course traditional Burns Supper of Haggis and Neaps superbly cooked by our resident Chef, Brother Chris Walker with the vast majority of those present thoroughly enjoying the splendour of the occasion.
The standard of speakers attending was once again of the highest calibre making the 242 Burns supper one of the premier Burns suppers within the Renfrewshire area.
A full and reflective “Immortal Memory” on the life of Robert Burns was proposed by Willie Davy which was well received by those in attendance.
The “Toast to the Lassies” was proposed by a good friend and guest speaker on many occasions here in 242 – Mr Brendan McGuire who entertained the assembled company in his usual brilliant and unique fashion.
The “Reply to the lassies” was proposed Brother David Cuthbert, a MM of 426 with his tremendous wit and repartee rose magnificently to the occasion
and brought many a tear of laughter to many in the body of the “Kirk “
Mr Stewart Ferguson enthralled the assembled company with impressive presentations of his address to the haggis and various readings on the works of Burns
The songs of Robert Burns were most ably performed by Mr Allan Gillies and accompanied by Mr Gerry Bacon.
Brother Gary Forbes SM Proposed a “Toast to the Visitors” to which Brother Craig Kerr RWM of lodge Renfrew County Kilwinning № 370 graciously “Replied”
Brother John Stobo our WSW had the honour of proposing a vote of thanks to those Brethren who ( once again ) made the Annual Burns Supper here in 242 an unqualified success, after which the assembled company were invited to rise to their feet to sing the “ Star of Rabbie Burns” bringing to an end a truly magnificent night in lodge 242 .
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