On Thursday, January, 20, 2011, Copestone-Ophir Lodge No. 108, located in Kearny, NJ, held their annual ‘Burns’ Night’ festivities in honor of Robert Burns' birthday (which falls every 25th of January). Robert “Rabbie” Burns, as he is so affectionately called, is the national poet of Scotland and a brother mason. A traditional Scottish feast was enjoyed by the participants of the event. And how can we celebrate Burns’ Night without the haggis? R.W. Frederick I. Waldron, District Deputy Grand Master of the Great 8th Masonic District, had the honor of reciting ‘Address to a Haggis’. The haggis is a traditional Scottish dish memorialized as the national dish of Scotland by Robert Burns' poem ‘Address to a Haggis’ in 1787. Haggis is traditionally served with "neeps and tatties" (Scots: swede, yellow turnip or rutabaga and potatoes, boiled and mashed separately) and a "dram" (i.e. a glass of Scotch whisky), especially as the main course of a Burns supper. However it is also often eaten with other accompaniments. Back to our brother, Robert Burns. If you have not read some of his work, you are missing out, and it is highly suggested that you do look into his poetry. Traditional Scottish Bag Pipers fully attired in kilts and tartan attire well entertained the attendees. One score that drew the most applause was 'God Bless America', which was definitely well received!!! Great food, fun and fellowship was indeed had by all who attended. We look forward to next year's celebration!!!
Several of Nutley Brethren attended the annual festivities as evidenced in the picture above
Not pictured W.B. Anthony Santiago who took this picture
Not pictured W.B. Anthony Santiago who took this picture
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