The one-hundred and second Burns Night, the celebrated anniversary of the birth of the celebrated Scottish poet Robert Burns, was celebrated around the country. In New York City, for example, around a hundred and fifty members and guests assembled at the Burns Club for dinner, speeches, and toasts. (By John Osborne)
Source Citation
"The Birthday of Robert Burns," New York Times, January 26, 1861.
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