Highland Military Gathering (1914 1918)
Highland Military Gathering at Chelmsford, Essex. Highland Games. Opens w, CU Scotsman in kilt preparing to put a shot (shotput) he stands there on 1 leg; jiggling the shot up down for some time; then gives a hop and turn and throws it from his shoulder. A few other men on field; behind him; spectators seated in BG. Next the traditional tossing the caber man is pushing long heavy pole up vertically; w, help of 2 others. Man alone; holding pole; takes a few steps around. Finally he dips and heaves the thing which turns bounces on end but doesn t entirely flip over. Still; it takes a lot of strength. Side view on an outdoor stage a man in full Scottish uniform does a dance; like a jig; as another man plays music on bagpipes. Very energetic. Scottish festivals. National costumes. FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICE
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