The Oban Times, 9 July, 1927 The Clan MacRae 2 July, 1927 Sir,–The writer observes in your issue of the 2nd inst., a paragraph headed “Clan MacRae Association Annual General Meeting.” The writer observes that the chief of this Association, the Rev. John A. MacRae, Dundee, attended in person. The article further states “The report […]
Author: Alan Armstrong
OT 9 July 1927 – Seton Gordon “Piobaireachd Music”
The Oban Times, 9 July, 1927 Piobaireachd Music Duntulm Lodge, Isle of Skye, 3 July, 1927 Sir,–Mr. Angus MacPherson believes, perhaps, that, like the late Lord Fisher, the Piobaireachd Society has adopted the motto, “Never apologise.” Well, perhaps there is something in that, but I want him to know that the present listed tunes have […]
OT: 15 December 1928 – Crunluath “Pipe Band Contests”
The Oban Times, 15 December, 1928 Pipe Band Contests 3 December, 1928 Sir,–As most pipers read the “Oban Times,” the columns of which invariably contain something of particular interest to admirers of Scottish music, I ventured to ask your valuable space for a few remarks on the subject of pipe band contests. Judges of these […]
OT: 10 October 1903 – A Lover of the Piob Mhor “The Passing of the Piobaireachd”
The Oban Times, 10 October, 1903 The Passing of the Piobaireachd Sir,–I have read with great interest the three articles headed “The Passing of the Piobaireachd” in your paper of dates 29th August, 5th September, and 12th September, signed “A. M.,” and with your permission would like to make a few remarks thereon. I will […]
OT: 3 October 1903 – J. MacLennan [correction of earlier misprint]
The Oban Times, 3 October, 1903 Sir,–Through a misprint in my letter of last week I am made to say that Dithisd means a compass. What I said was Dithisd means a couple.–I am, etc., J. MacLennan
OT: 3 October 1903 – Oilthigh [“The Passing of the Piobaireachd”]
The Oban Times, 3 October, 1903 [The Passing of the Piobaireachd] 28 September, 1903 Sir,–Having read “H.L.I.’s” letter, kindly allow me to say a few words, through your valuable paper, on one or two points. He mentions that if the MacCrimmons were to rise out of their graves they would be surprised to hear in […]
OT: 3 October 1903 – D. Davidson “The Passing of the Piobaireachd”
The Oban Times, 3 October, 1903 The Passing of the Piobaireachd Duneira, Row, Helensburgh, 29 September, 1903 Sir,–Would you kindly allow me space in your valuable paper to reply to your correspondents in last week’s issue on pipe music? I think Mr. MacLennan’s letter should do something to stir up all who are desirous of […]
OT: 26 September 1903 – H.L.I. [“The Passing of the Piobaireachd”]
The Oban Times, 26 September, 1903 [The Passing of the Piobaireachd] Sir,–”A. M.,” who is writing these articles, is apparently troubled with cacoethes seribendi [insatiable desire to write], and consequently inflicts upon your readers some extraordinary views anent “Piobaireachd.” In my humble capacity as the President, of what I naturally consider one of the best […]
OT: 26 September 1903 – J. MacLennan “The Passing of the Piobaireachd”
The Oban Times, 26 September, 1903 The Passing of the Piobaireachd Parliament Square, Edinburgh, 19 September 1903 Sir,–Having read “A.M’s” interesting articles on piobaireachd, I have to crave a corner of your valuable paper to pass a few remarks on the subject. In the first place he says “A piobaireachd is a theme with variations.” […]
OT: 26 September 1903 – David Glen “The Piobaireachd Society of Scotland”
The Oban Times, 26 September, 1903 The Piobaireachd Society of Scotland. 21 September 1903 Sir,–Kindly allow me space in which to lodge a protest against a statement in the article under the above heading, which appears in your Saturday’s issue, and which may do serious injury to my business if allowed to go uncontradicted. The statement […]
