reflecting sun

facing west on James Street North

watching over

the nest

for a weekly top shot

bright

and sunny Easter weekend

tossing

a ball

at the bandshell Gage Park

bright red

entering the harbour

Captain Stares

ever remembered by his band

Harry Stares was the Bandmaster of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada, Church organist and musician. He formed the band of the 91st Regiment, Canadian Highlanders (in 1920 they changed their name to the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. He was the eldest of six children of Albert and Hannah Stares (of England), born in Hamilton Ontario. He joined the overseas battalion CEF in 1916 and during the celebrations of the end of WWI "Bandmaster Harry Stares’ Band played the National Anthem, 'O God Our Help In Ages Past' and 'Rule Britannia.' Everyone joined in."

The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders
(Princess Louise's) Regimental Band
postcard



for a Taphophile Tragics from the Hamilton Cemetery

on a clear day

Stelco