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ing of the substance and beauty of that heroic character 

 which formed the nation's boast and their country's pride. 

 All nations had their warlike music. The Greeks, the most 

 illustrious of antiquity, had theirs, and its effects were sung 

 by their immortal bards. Their praises have rung from 

 pole to pole. Nor had our warlike countrymen wanted 

 theirs ; and if their praises had not been so loudly or so 

 widely sung, there was hardly a country on the map of the 

 world which might not be pointed out as the field of their 

 brave achievements. Of Highland attachment and worth, 

 as well as of bravery, he had himself received many proofs ; 

 and if ever danger should threaten our country, such were 

 the men (pointing to the stage) he would glory in leading 

 forth to oppose it. ' Were I,' continued the noble Earl — 



' Were I to lead battalions out to war, 

 And hope to triumph in the victor's car. 

 To gain the loud applause of worthy fame, 

 And columns raised to eternize my name, 

 I'd choose (had I my choice) that hardy race 

 Who fearless can look danger in the face, 

 WTio midst the snows the best of limbs can fold 

 In tartan plaids, and smile at chilling cold.' 



Lord Fife, who was assisted by the Hon. General Duff and 

 others, then delivered the several prizes as they had been 

 awarded. In addressing Donald Stewart, piper to the 79th 

 Regiment, or Cameron Highlanders, who won the finst prize, 

 his lordship said that he had a grateful duty devolved on 

 him. The bravery of his corps (79th) was well known and 

 appreciated. His lordship had himself witnessed some of 

 their gallant deeds. To the man he now addressed belonged 

 this day the proudest triumph the heart of a piper knows to 

 acknowledge. He had already, as his dress bore evidence, 

 fought for his country, and gained its praises of war. He had 

 now gained the prize of honour before the assembled beauty 

 and intelligence of a peaceful country, and on his return to 

 his companions in battle he would still be greeted by theirs. 

 His lordship concluded by expressing the thanks of the 

 Committee, in name of their constituents, to the numerous 

 fashionable company assembled, and also to Mrs Siddons 

 and Mr Murray for their liberality in granting annually the 



