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Consideration is being given in official quarters to the subject of Highland dress in the Army, with a view to drastic reforma. A Sub- Committee of the General Com- mittee on Dress and Uniform of the War Office has been specially charged to deal with this matter. They have already made in- vestigations amongst High- land experts and authorities. The Committee has beld meet- ings in Edinburgh, and chief- tains of Highland clans, officers, non-commissioned officers, and men of Highland regiments. as well as military tradesmen, bave given their views. The pro- pesals for a change, in some cases. are welcomed rather than resent- ed amongst those interested in Highland lore and in the retention of Highland tradition as ex- emplified in the matter of dress. One motive on the part of the Army authorities in con- templating reform bas been that of economy..

The full Highland military dress is expensive, and it is felt possibly that the cost may have borne heavily upon young officers, and may have, in some instances, deterred suitable men from seek- ing commissions in Highland regiments.

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While Highland protagonists, no doubt, are as alive as anyone else to the necessity for economy, it goes without saying that on that ground alone any departure from the patriotic dress traditions of orders and decorations, and High- grandfather had been, at the Highlanders would not be land lore. To a representative of Battle of Prestonpans, from tolerated. It is falt, on the other The Sintoman who discussed the which historic confict be had hand, that the occasion gives an matter with him in his studio at escaped with his life possibly opportunity, without impairing or Corstorphine, where he is direct- owing to the fortunate fact that deteriorating the familar insignia ing the revival of the art of tapes. he was serving in "Cope's and panoply of the Highlander, try making in Scotland. he ex- Dragoons." for getting rid of some features of plained some of his views on the comparatively modern introduct-subject. The present occasion. he In olden times the Highlanders ion which are regarded by experts urged, ought to be taken to carry understood well the modern art as undesirable. The sporran, or cut alterations on military High of camouflage. Their tartan purse. for example, is much too land dress of a kind that would plaids were composed of colours large Artistically it is object-be approved by those familiar with most like unto the badder" ionable in respect that it com the origin and past of Highland (heather.) The dirk pletely divides the front aspect of costume în order 10 con- deadly trench dagger. They the kilt into two. As it is known stitute memorial of the

sometimes wore an iron skull- in the Army, it is meaningless. war that would mark an epoch cap inside their blue honnets- and its original purpose has been for years to come. Amongst other, which it is said, a dragoon found lost. The officer's levee dress details of costume which he criti- to his cost when he emote Rab shoes have buckles which do not cised was the rank and file plaids, Roy on the head. A piece of buckle, but whose purpose is which he said as at present worn wet, twisted cloth might suffice merely that of a toe ornament.in the Army are much too to turn aside a sword cut on the The dancing pumps of patent skimpy Regimental distinct neck. In 1745 the Jacobite Army. leather worn with full dress have ions in Highland dress, he urged.manceuvred behind a smoke a distinctly effeminate suggestion. should be jealously preserved, and screen at the Battle of Falkirk. The dirk is over-jewelled to the guarded by stringent dress re-At the same time, on the contin point of vulgarity. The cairn- gulations. Not only should de-ent, the Black Watch were out- gorm brooch has grown to a dis-tails of the individual costume witting the French at Fontenoy proportionate size, and is con-receive attention, but, he urged, by novel tactics in attack, and temptuously referred to by lovers something could also be usefully gained imperishable renown by of the ancient Highland garb as a done in connection with the band covering the retreat as rearguard "poached-egg" ornament. In Drummers and pipers required to the defeated Duke of Cumber- these respects Highland dress is special atterion, and as the drum land's Army, saving it becoming decadent, and should be

major at the head of a Highland disaster by their desperate valour improved.

regiment on the march is the under their old Colonel, General

individual. John. Earl of Crawford. conspicuous most great care should be taken. he thought, in dealing with his

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Mr. Cumming said he much impressed by the way the highland Sub-Committee handled. the difficult and thorny problems of demonstration, the practical step was taken at his

before them. They displayed instance of having a stalwart

act, sympathy, and efficiency. | #++++++++++ Atholl Highlander arrayed in the

One member (a young Highland genuine ancient garb of the clan.

Brigadier of the famous 51st complete with broadsword and more than is usual for militery Division) remarked to him, "What uniform ancient "durk." which, in bygone headgear, Mr. Cumming con- was wanted times, had

"coorse" tended that in reality this was for home service that would be work on "the Braes of the most economical beadgear in economical, comfortable, milit- Atholl." His Grace's family the British Army. Its period of ary, smart, and Highland"- have zealously maintained High-service was practically unlimited. which comprehensively sums up land language traditions, and He had seen an officer wearing the problem. Obviously to reach particularly the wearing of the one which his father wore in the a satisfactory solution it will dress, in unbroken continuity Crimea. Furthermore, there was require careful, deliberate, and from remote times. Brigadier understood to be a large quantity competent handling. It is also General J. Kennedy, of the Argyll of feather bonnets in store, quite requisite that every detail of and Sutherland Highlanders, sufficient to meet all the require-variation decided upon should be tradition and C.M.G.. D.S.O., is chairman of the ments of the Highland regiments supported by Sub-Committee, an able, energetic for a long time to come. In the accurate historical authority.

The Highland dress question president, who caused new trial making of the bonnet the quantity uniforms to be designed, made, of feathers might le curtailed, is of special Imperial interest. It and fitted on as it were, on the and the characteristic dice shown.is believed that proposals may be spot. The S6b-Committee also The feather bonnet was similar put forward for the adoption of included Brigadier-General Mar- to the bearskin of the Scots Greys. Highland dress for some of sbail C.B.. C.M.G., D.S.O., He had beard of a sergeant of the the Canadian trousered regi- Seaforths; Brigadier-General Soots Greys who had worn one of ments, who may desire to indicate for thirty-six in this way their Scottish ex- Pelham-Burn. C.M.G. D.8.0., these bearskins Gordon Highlanders Lieut. years. Contrary to superficial traction. Colonel Hamilton. D.S.O Black appearances, Watch: Lieut. Colonel Craig feather bonnet was in reality a of innate example Brown, D.S.O, Camerons; and notable

He was opposed Major Stevenson, of the Highland Scottish thrift. Light Infantry. His Majesty the to the substitution of boots for All that was required Camerons-in this connection was the use of spate of stort ma- Lord Rosebery's felicitous des terial. This proposal was largely servant girls in the exclusive re- cription of His Majesty as the founded upon the requirements of sidential sections of St. Paul, King of Scots may be recalled-warfare in the trenches. Shoes, Wisconsia, has become so keen and Lieut.-General Sir John however, he observed, had been it is announced, that the wives of Ewart, K.C.B.. formerly General worn in the British Army for wealthy men have agreed to not Officer Commanding in Scot centuries, and trench warfare only provide improved living for the girls, but to land,

Colonel-in-Chief might be regarded as something quarters

allow them to use their au- of the Camerons, are also transient and abnormal. understood to be taking a close Cumming explained that his tomobiles "once or twice a week. interest in what is being proposed. remarks on uniform applied to Interested participants in the home service uniform, review preliminary discussion have been, order, and not to service dress, The Mackintosh and Lochiel, who which he thinks admirable, fire and several national treasures, are both Colonela of battalions of being serviceable and picturesque, including some famous statuettes the Camerons, who, in this matter,] The genuine Highland garb, as of Buddha, and pictures, reduced as in others, will probably prove it existed a hundred years ago, to ashes. The fire is attributed to true to their tradition that the Mr. Cumming mentioned, is incendiarism, following on a dis. Gamerons over can yield." KATA something closer in association pute as to right of succession in One of the experts who have with the present than many the office of Chief Priest at the appeared before the Committee is would think. He had painted Temple, the claimants being a Mr. Skeoch Cumming, who is a the portrait of a Highlander who son of the late Chief Priest, and leading authority, on costume, was at Waterloo, and whore one of his disciples,

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