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CLIREHpeH's THIRD LECTURE ON SCOTTISH Mu-
sIc.-Mr. Cirehugh's third lecture, which was gi-
ven last evening at the Society Library, was very
we'll attended, and an increased interest was mani
tested on the subject. The topics discussed by the
lecturer were the most interesting portion of the
history OF Scottish song-beginning with the
"Beanties of Burns" After neat and concise
notice Of the birth and parentage of the great Scot
tish Bard-the stories of Jeany Wilson and their
effect on his after life and character, &C., the
lecturer proceeded to give an account of Burns's
firstiinterview with "Bonny Jeanie," and his rea-
sons for writing the song, "oi a. the ARTS the wind
caa blaw"-intenpersed with several interesting
anecdotes relating to the poet and his wife, his af-
fiction for her, and her respect for his memory
Then followed rapid and graphic sketch of the
career Of Burns, sprnkled with various piq.ant
anecdotes, and embeshed with several beautiful
songs, "The Soldiers Return" "The Birks of Alb
erfeldy," and Last May Draw wooer," were
given with great effect, and loudly applauded.


The second part Of the lecture was devoted to
the ancient, humorous and dramatic songs of Scot


land, ounng which were sung in excellent style the
comic songs, "Tak' yer auld cloak about u" ""The
Gaberlunzie Man." "My wife has ta'en the gee,
&c. This part OF the entertainment afforded much
pleasure to the audience and the singer was greeted
with the most gratifying tokens of their approba-
tion.