Continuing Edith Paterson’s (née McHardy) story of her father. On one memorable night, my father stopped the band and made a speech pointing out the impossibility of proceeding unless the tumult could be reduced by half. I do not recall that there was any noticeable diminution thereafter. On rare occasions […]
Tag: Tam o’ Shanter
Investigating the title for the well known hornpipe, ‘The Black Bear’
• From the May 2008 Piping Times. By Joe Wilson I refer to the Black Bear letter [pictured, right] on page 47 of the February [2008] Piping Times. Below is a copy of the tune from a manuscript penned by one Donald Shaw of the 86th Royal County Down Regiment […]