The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-11-04
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pa The following Instance shows that Scotch
music will make Scotchman do anything
when out Of his own country:--A gentle
nnan who was a first rate performer Of
Scotch music on the violin. spent winter
in Exeter, and of course soon became nc
quainted with the musical dilletanti of the
place. Dining one day with professor
the conversation turned upon Scotch music,
and strong argument arose as to its bear
ing competition with foreign music; the
Scotchman, whom we shall for the present
designate the Fiddler, insisting that, when
properly played, nothing could excel it; the
Professor on the ether hand insisting that it
was only fit for the barn-yard.
III tell you what, says the Fiddler:
I'll lay you wager Of Is that if party
Of Scotchmen can be got together I'll
make them shed tears one minute, sing the
next, and dance the third
Done, says the Professor; 'and if your
music is capable Of that, | will not only
pay you the f5 with pleasure, but will be
convinced that il is the most enlivening, pa.
thetic, and best music in the world.
The difficulty arose as to getting an OPP
portunity for trial. But this was soon OBJ
waited by third party informing them that
number OF young Scotchmen dned annl-
ally at the Old London Hotel, on the ami.
versary of Burns birthday. This was a
capital opportunity for the Fiddler; for
these young men, being principally raw
boned, over-gown Scotch lads who had re-
Gently left their own country TO CARY tea in
the neighborhood, were the very ones upon
whom he was sure to make hit.
All being now arranged, and the utmost
secrecy being agreed upon, the eventful day
was anxiously looked for. At length il
came; and the Fiddler and Professor by an
introduction to one Of the party, got an in
vitation to the dinner. There were twelve
altogether sat down; and a right merry
party they soon became; for the whisky
toddy was not spared when the memory oil
any of Scotia's bards was toasted. The
Fiddler was not long in perceiving that he
had got among right musical set, and be
waited patiently till they were fit for any
thing. At length he gave a wink to the
Professor, who at once proposed that hi.
friend should favor them with Scotch tune
on the violin,
Capital, capitalp cried the whole party
The violin was BROUGHT, and all were in
breathless anxiety. The Fiddler chose fol
his first tune Here's a health to them that.
awa,' and played it in the most solemn
and pathetic manner.
That's a waelu' tune, said a great, big
raw boned youth to his next neighbor.
1T is that, Sandy. There's meikle il
that tune, man. 1t reminds me o ane that
gane;' Jamie ct the same time giving 9
deep sigh, and drawing his hand over hi,
long, gaunt face 10 hide the tears which
were trickling down his cheeks.
The Fiddler with his keen eye soon per
ceived that before he got throug h the seconC
part Of the tune he would have them all in
the same mood. He therefore threw hi.
whole soul into the instrument, played tn,
tune as he had never done before; and a.
the last four bars Of the tune died ava,
like distant echo there was not dr.,
cneek amongst the company. Now is tht
time, thought the Fiddler and withou
stopping a moment struck up, in a bold
vigorous style, Willie Brew'd Peck o
Maui. Out went the handkerchiefs, ava,
went the tears.
Chorus cried the Fiddler: and in an in
slant all struck up,
For we are nae fou', were ma that fou',
But Just drapple IN Oure'e;
The cock may cTaw, the day NAV daw,
But aye wei taste the barley breel''
The song ended, up struck the Fiddler in
his best style, the reel Of Jenny dang the
Weaver
Hey, ye devils!' cried Sandy.
Scotland forever cried Jamie: and in
an instant, tables, chairs, and glasses were
scattered in all directions and the whole
party dancing and jumping like madmen.
Out ran the afrighted Professor, flor he
did not know what might come next,) up
came the landlady with her terrified train
Of inmates. But none burst enter the room,
the hurras and thumps on the floor being so
boisterous; and it was only upon the entry
OF Scotch traveller, who had Just arrived
and who cried to the Fiddler for any sake to
stop, that order was restored.
Ii is needless to say that the Professor
pad his bet cheerfully and was fully con.
WINGED Of the effect of Scotch music when
properly played; and that the landady took
care that the Fiddler never came into her
house again on Burns anniversary dinner.
Fate In WedIOck.