Pipe bands brave heat
While the music at the Addington Show Grounds yesterday was reminiscent of the Scottish Highlands, the. sweltering temperatures were not About 400 competitors from as far afield as Nelson and Dunedin braved a 30deg. temperature in kilts and jackets for the provincial pipe band contest. With 19 bands competing, this was the biggest provincial pipe
band contest held in Canterbury. Some competitors found a little relief by wearing “half kilts” (caps, kilts, and long-sleeved shirts), while others had to brave the heat in full dress of kilt, jacket, plaid, and feathered bonnet While the heat may not have been welcomed by the competitors, it brought more than 3000 spectators to the show
grounds — some wearing kilts but more in cooler shorts and T-shirts. This number was “well up” on previous attendances, said the president of the Scottish Society of New Zealand, Mr Alister Miller. The day began with a parade along Moule Street, Twigger Street, and Lincoln Road at 9 a.m. The competitiions ended at 5.30 p.m. Results, page 8
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