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Taranaki Daily News, 17 December 1926, Page 8

The bagpipes, in the opinion of the usual run of people, are typically Scottish, but while it is true that the Highlanders evolved and have retained through many adversities a type of pipe that ie peculiar in some respects, the bagpipes are the common heritage of nearly all the peoples of modern Europe. Where the pipe originated there is no evidence to show, but excavations at Susa, Persia, have unearthed figures of men playing bagpipes, with a bag under the arm and a ehan ter, and the dates of the works are given as the Bth century, 8.c., so that 3000 years ago the bagpipe was well on its way to the type of instrument we know. At Inglewood on Saturday evening and at Kawaroa Park on Sunday afternoon the New Plymouth Pipe Band will give an exposition of the music of the pipes. Messrs. Sturm, Phillips and Company, Auctioneers, Stratford, will conduct their usual weekly mart sale to-morrow, commencing at 12.30 p.m. with a largo catalogue ef Christmas poultry. The New Zealand Spiritualists Church jumhte eale will be held on Saturuay, in their rooms. All donations will be gratefully accepted and thanks are extended for the many gifts received from friends and sympathisers in the cause. A social evening will bo held, Mrs. Harris and Miss S. Mills and others assisting to make an enjoyable evening. Refreshments will be provided. All are welcome. The highest possible quality at the lowest possible price. That is what Messrs. C. C. Ward, Ltd., the busy Taranaki Drapers, are offering to-day. If you do not see what you require in our windows or advertisements, visit our busy stores and we will show you the right article at the right price.