fraternal kinship. In November, the annual revelry was combined with a quarterly meeting held before the dinner.

The St. Andrew’s Day dinner of 1840 was a particularly festive one. It was held on the 1 December at the Commercial Inn, an establishment owned and operated by a Mrs. Jones (who also served the meal). The inn had become a popular meeting place for the society. Festoons of tartan, a transparency of St. Andrew, portraits of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, and the society’s banners decorated the room. The guests were well entertained with a delicious meal, much drink, many toasts and speeches — and this next song. It is a fitting tribute to the heartiness, determination, and spirit of the Island Scots; it is likewise an example of their growing camaraderie with their fellow Britons from England and

Ireland:

Prince Edward Island AIR: — “Auld Lang Syne”

‘Tis years three score and ten, or more, since in our Island world, From Land 0’ Cakes Glenaladale his Patriot flag unfurled, When “Charlie o’er the water" liv’d, for him he drew his brand, But “James na mair” i Giordie’s cause he led his mountain band.

Chorus. “For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne, We’ll tak a cup 0’ kindness yet, for auld lang syne."

And while we’ve Muidart, Arisaig and Castle Tioram here, And Donaldson, St. Martin’s too, all like the auld ones, dear, Let’s fancy we’re in Scotia’s land, and wear the Gaelic dress],

And while we love Britannia‘s Isle, love Edward’s Isle no less.

Chorus. And ye, too, Brither Islanders, whose sires dwelt south of Tweed, And ye, from Erin’s sainted Isle so famed for glorious deed, Let arts and industry by day improve while they delight, And songs of union aid our cracks on ev’ry merry night.

Chorus. Thus whether Scots or Englishmen or Erin’s songs we’ll sing

Our Native land and laws, their brave defenders and our King. And may his heart forever warm and cheer us with his smile, And William’s kind paternal care support his Edward’s Isle.

Chorus. “For auld lang sync, my dear, for auld lang syne, We’ll take a cup 0’ kindness yet for auld lang syne.

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