THE BAND IN KILTS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9389, 8 March 1909, Page 4

THE BAND IN KILTS.

Pipe Major Albert Johnstone is the champion bagpiper of the world, and when he and his clan come on the stage in the Mackenzie plaid, all Scotchmen’s blood courses wildly v through their veins. Hismedalsand decorations are a picture; bis sporran, gold and silver-mounted, . was presented to him by the citizens of Glasgow. When the pipes strike up, the Scotch hearts leap and bound, and the excitement that thrills through the audience; is intense and glorious. The Olau Johnstone troupe are without doubt the finest dancers that have, ever come to this part of the world. The Scotch reel is a poem, the daintiness of the steps being a delight. Master Willie Johnstone performs, amongst other things, a sword dance, a wild relic of the early ancestors of the Clan. The Johnstone’s dancing caused a furore all. over the world. They are sublime in their graceful and historic dancing. Altogether it will he a “bonnie die” indeed when the Kilties come to town. They are a brass and reed band of 44 performers. ■ln all there are 49 people travelling. They may rest assured of a warm welcome, and a glorious “God Speed” on their tour of the world, when they appear in Marton. The Kilties have been ‘ touring for eight years with the musical genius, Mr A, Cook, as conductor. The tour from the inauguration has been under the direction of the wellknown Canadian manager, T. P. >J. Power. The Kilties will appear in Marton on Tuesday next, wben a grand open-air matinee will be held In the Park at b p.m. A monster parade will begin at 3.30. In the evening the performance will he at thta Town Hall. Parade at 7.30.