The General Assembly & Cuts (1926)

Edinburgh, Scotland. Title: “The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland opened by the Earl of Elgin“. M/S of a troop of soldiers in kilts and holding bagpipes marching down a cobbled street. They are followed by a brass band and more soldiers carrying rifles, a crowd of civilians watches from the pavement. M/S of a carriage containing a young lady coming to a halt. The carriage is pulled by a team of horses ridden by soldiers, more horses with soldier riders stand in a row in the background. M/S of several senior army officers with plumed hats inspecting a troop of Scottish soldiers - presumably one is the Earl of Elgin. M/S of a procession of men in ermine robes, old fashioned military uniforms and tricorne hats, some carry staffs and swords. M/S of several army officers and the Earl in ceremonial uniforms (some wear swords and plumed hats, other busbies and kilts), they are standing on the steps of a large building. More shots of men in tricorne hats and robes filing past the camera, in