Pipers Lament
(N.Z. Press Assn.—Copyright) LONDON. Aug. 26.
Eighteen Scottish pipers were yesterday reported to be disgruntled because, after playing tor General Eisenhower. they were sent home without the traditional dram of whisky.
According to the “People.” the pipers played for four hours during the former President's dinner at his Scottish home. Culzean Castle.
General Eisenhower gave the pipers a bundle of signed photographs of himself, but they tore them up.
As they marched out, the 18 thirsty and angry pipers struck up the traditional tune. “The Drunken Piper.” in protest, the “People” added
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Press, Volume CI, Issue 29911, 27 August 1962, Page 9
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