The Oban Times, 20 September, 1924 The Prince’s Salute 65 Harrison Road, Edinburgh, 15th September, 1924 Sir,–Kindly allow me a final word on the above subject in reply to your correspondent “Crunluath,” who is mistaken in thinking that the appending notes in certain parts of this tune have anything to do with the main notes […]
Letters to the Press
Letters to the Press
OT: 13 September 1924 – Crunluath “The Prince’s Salute”
The Oban Times, 13 September, 1924 The Prince’s Salute Johannesburg, 19th August, 1924 Sir,-In his letter of 10th July Mr. MacKay says I inadvertently misquoted him and that he does not contend that the tune is wrong, but that it has lost much of its attractiveness. I am sorry if I have misquoted, but if […]
OT: 3 May 1924 – Dugald “Gaelic Song and Music”
The Oban Times, 3 May, 1924 Gaelic Song and Music 26th April, 1924 Sir,–I read with interest Mr. MacPharlain’s letter in your issue of the 19th inst., and also the two letters in to-day’s issue. Mister MacPharlain wrote, “All our varieties of song and music need to be kept in evidence to prevent us from […]
OT: 26 April, 1924 – Ceo Minn [Gaelic Song and Music]
The Oban Times, 26 April 1924 [Gaelic Song and Music] Glasgow, 21 April, 1924 Sir,–If the remarks of Captain Campbell, yr. of Succoth, at the annual social of the Glasgow Gaelic Musical Association, and the critical observations of “Calum MacPharlain” in last week’s “Oban Times,” are properly considered and acted upon by the teachers of […]
OT: 26 April, 1924 – Mac “Gaelic Song and Music”
The Oban Times, 26 April, 1924 Gaelic Song and Music 19th April, 1924 Sir, All true lovers of Gaelic song and music should be indebted to Mister MacFarlane [sic] for his letter on this theme in to-day’s issue. He writes from long, practical experience. He has a first-hand knowledge of Gaelic and its music, while […]
OT: 19 April 1924 – Calum MacPharlain “Captain Campbell, Yr. of Succoth and Gaelic Song and Music”
The Oban Times, 19 April, 1924 Captain Campbell, Yr. Of Succoth and Gaelic Song and Music Elderslie, April 7, 1924 Sir, I have heard many addresses by chairman at Gaelic concerts, but it has not been my lot to hear so much that was to the point, independently spoken, and in so small a compass, […]
OT: 19 July 1924 – H.S. Strafford “Oban Pipe Band’s Success”
The Oban Times, July 19, 1924 Oban Pipe Band’s Success Dunoon, July 12, 1924 Sir,–The success of the Oban Pipe Band at the recent contest at Comrie is a source of gratification to those interested in piping throughout the County of Argyll. It is well-nigh twenty years since pipe band contests were introduced as a […]
OT: 19 July 1924 – George G. Mackay “The Prince’s Salute”
The Oban Times, July 19, 1924 “The Prince’s Salute” 65 Harrison Road, Edinburgh. 10th July, 1924 Sir, in a previous letter I pointed out an error in this tune and outlined a simple method of beating it. That it has long evaded detection may be accounted for by the elusive and deceptive nature of the […]
OT: 22 March 1924 – “H.S. Strafford” Untitled [A Tribute to Dr. Charles Bannatyne]
The Oban Times, March 22, 1924 Rosegarth, Dunoon, 15th March, 1924 Sir,–As Secretary of Cowal Gathering, I crave space in your columns to put on record my appreciation of the late Dr. Bannatyne. The service he rendered in the cause of Piping, his earnest zeal, his willingness to help in any experiment [?] that had […]
OT: 28 June 1924 – Crunluath “Piobaireachd Playing”
The Oban Times, June 28, 1924 Piobaireachd Playing Johannesburg, 28th May, 1924 Sir, The “Oban Times” is a weekly source of pleasure to me, more especially when, as is frequently the case, it contains articles and letters on Piobaireachd. I was greatly interested in reading a contribution from Mr. George MacKay in a recent issue, […]
