Events: The Burn's supper 2003
We held our annual Burns Supper on Saturday 25th January 2003, at the Officers' Mess, Kungliga Livgardets Dragoner as usual.
Robert Wallgren piped us in.
Graham Brodie was the Steward (toastmaster).
Ormond Goldie proposed the toast to their Majesties the King and Queen of Sweden and Thomas Sinclair toasted her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Brian Steel addressed the haggis for the second year running and did a splendid job.
Stan Milne recited the Selkirk Grace.
Professor Wilhelm Engström delivered the Immortal memory of Robert Burns.
Stefan Mejyr toasted the lassies and gave roses to all the ladies on the committee.
His partner, Fiona MacPherson, later replied on their behalf and gave roses to the gentlemen on the committee.
Andrew Townsend held the traditional toast to the Horse.
Thomas Smith found sponsors to contribute the excellent prizes and conducted the lottery.
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At around 6.30 pm the guests took their places at the tables.;)
Our piper, Robert Wallgren, piped in the haggis;)
...which was carried his father, PO Wallgren;)
Mr. Stefan Mejyr gave the Address to the Lassies;)
...and handed out some roses.;)
As has become a longstanding and much appreciated tradition within our society, Miss Emily McEwan Fornhammar sang a selection of Burns songs accompanied by Mrs. Jane Lennard Suff on piano.;)
It was a very moving performance.;)
As usual the dancing was led by Mr. Don Gillam.;)
And a great time was had by all who took part;)
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