Paying tribute to Robert Burns the Bard of Scotland

Robert Burns was a literary and poetic genius.




Widely considered the national poet of Scotland, Robert Burns is a man whose poetic works has echoed through the centuries.

But who was Robert Burns?

The eldest of seven children, Robert Burns was born on January 25, 1759. His father, William Burnes, was a tenant farmer. His mother, Agnes Burnes, was the daughter of a tenant farmer.

While growing up in poverty and unable to attend school on a regular basis, Robert's life was not destined to be one of simplicity.

His father taught his Robert and his siblings how to read, write, arithmetic, history and geography.  But Robert's education did not stop there, as he and his brother were also taught Latin, French and Mathematics by John Murdoch.

While finding his feet in the literary world, Robert Burns tried his hand at being a flax dresser and farming.

Robert joins Freemasonry

Robert became a Freemason and was initiated into Lodge St David, Tarbolton, on July 4, 1781.

Becoming a well-known figure

As his work became more and more well known, Robert Burns would have been pleased to know he is deemed a pioneer in the Romantic Movement, while his works inspired founders of liberalism and socialism.

The first Burns Supper 

Burns passed away on July 21, 1796.

Then in 1801, nine of his acquaintances decided to meet for dinner at Burns Cottage in Alloway to celebrate his life and works.

The Master of Ceremonies was a local minister named Hamilton Paul. Him and the guests shared a Masonic brotherhood with Burns, and an evening resembling a lodge ceremonial was devised.

During the night, the friends enjoyed a night reciting Burns' work, while enjoying good old fashioned Scottish cuisine.

The night proved to be so much fun, the nine decided to do it again the following year. Since then, Freemason around the globe have held a Burns Supper in Robert Burns honour.

Newcastillians invited to partake in Burns Supper

Coronation Lodge 930 S.C. will be hosting its annual Burns supper on January 27 at its premises in Kirkland Street.

The community is invited to join the Freemasons in paying homage to the Bard of Scotland.

Scottish cuisine will be served, which includes Haggis, and some of Robert Burns work will be recited.

Funds raised during the supper will go towards charity.

For more information, contact Quinton Boucher on 079 506 4858.
Location: 95B Kirkland St, Newcastle Central, Newcastle, 2940, South Africa

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