HLI Chronicle 1907 - The Royal Highland Fusiliers

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HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CHRONICLE ..
BAND NO'l'ES.
By THE " OBSERVER."
SINCE the last iFlsue of our "Chronicle," the
Band have been doing sterling work, both at
our Fort quarters and at a goodly number
of engagements; an'd it must be a great source
of satisfaction to Mr. Bicks, our able bandmaster,
to feel that his untiring efforts to
please have been so successfuL Both the
Military and Orc11estral bandl! are in a most
appreciable condition. Our programmes in
the Fort, at cricket and games, have been
well chosen, being designed to educate and
amuse. We will certainly concur with tIle
latter unanimously, for it is a pleasure indeed
to observe how evpryone, from eyen babies
in, arms, brighten up at some merry tune.
The engagements have been fairly numerous,
and from all accounts the Band have had some
extremely interesting trips, which no doubt
have been highly appreciated by all concerned.
On the 26th July the Band and Pipers journeyed
to Dingwall to perfonn at an agricultural
show. There they met an old friend
in Captain D. Finlayson, who was kindness
itself in looking after their comfort. A huge
gathering greatly enjoyed the excellent music
provided. On the 31st July the Band was engaged
at the Morayshil e Farmers' Club show at.
FJIgin, where their efforts were also highly
appreciated. Another very enjoyable engagement
was their vil'lit to MfiV Hall, where the
Mackintosh of Mackintosh' holds an annual
horticultural show. The Mackintosh expressed
his delight at meeting the Band of
his old Regiment, and did all in his power
to make their visit a memorable one. On
August 9th and 10th, the Band performed at
garden parties I1,t Dunain Park and Kilravock
C'.t&t!tle respectively. On August 24th the Orchestral
Band crO!'lsed over to Fortrose to
take part in a church dedication service.
In the church there is It stain~d.glass window,
and also a tablet erected, t'tl'the memory d
the late Lieut. Haldane. On August 27th the
Orchestral Band also performed at a Volunteer
bazaar at Forres, and won golden opinions
for tht'ir high stand&.rd of playing. The last
three days in August saw the Band engaged
at a horticultural show at Dundee. Their
visit was most successful, and the local papers
praise in most gratifymg terms the Band's
fine performances. Before going t(J~.RtiI~,:
there is time to record the important en~ement
of the Band and Pipers at Dunrobin
Castle, the' seat of the Duke of Sutherland.
The occasion was a bazaar in aid of the Sutherland
Technical School, held in the Ca~tle'
grounds on the 4th and 5th of' September.
The bazaar was organised by the Duchess of
Sutherland, and under the personal patronage
and support of n.R.H. the Duchess of
Connaught, and many members of .the aristocracy.
The Band discoursed delightful
mnl'ic each day to large audiences, the Duke
of Sutherland personally complimenting Mr.
Bicks on the Band's fine performances. The
Orchestral Band also playc(t during dinner
at the Castle, at the conclusion of which
H.R.H. the Duchess of Connaught sent for
Mr. Bicks to inform him how delighted she
was with his excellent music.
FROM "KAMP KNEWS."
Bandsman Stronglungs mopped his brow
as the Band ceased playing "Faust." He
had been pressed to take up the ,. circular
bass" in the band, in an emergency. "Phew!"
he grunted. "That's hot work. What's the
next piece" "Why, that selection of coon
songs," said the wlo cornet wearily. Stronglungs
stared. "What 1 " he demanded, in a
hoarse whisper. "I've-I've just played
that! "