Band Sergeant Taylor 6th (Volunteer Battalion) Gordon Highlanders is confirmed having been present as a member of the Gordon Volunteer Brigade, that was present at the Royal Review, Edinburgh, 17 September 1905, at which time he is shown as serving with 'C' (Keith) Company, 6th (Volunteer Battalion) Gordon HighlandersJohn Newlands Taylor (1871-1937) was a well known personality amongst the Music and Arts Societies of the North East of Scotland. The local Aberdeenshire and Banffshire newspapers have numerous articles that contain references /mentions of the recipient in both his military and civilian activities. An obituary to him was published in the Aberdeenshire newspaper Huntly Express issue of 22 January 1937, which we are quoting below in full:Quote,Mr John N. Taylor, KeithMany throughout the north of Scotland will learn with much regret of the death of Mr John N. Taylor, which took place at his residence, Homewood, Keith, on Friday. In the musical world of the north-east of Scotland, the deceased held a position that was quite unique, but in many other respects he was an outstanding personality and rendered valuable service to the community amongst whom he lived and laboured for so long.In his early years Mr Taylor served his time to the drapery business and was for a long-time manager of Messrs J. J. Gray & Co., drapers, Mid Street. But music claimed him and the drapery vocation was given up. Of the violin he was something of a master. and as a teacher of this instrument soon made for himself a reputation which was by no means local or confined. He also gave lessons on the piano and organ, and on whatever instrument was chosen by his pupils he ever proved himself a reliable and conscientious teacher - some of those, indeed, who passed through his hands were successful in giving an excellent account of themselves in later years.For many years Mr Taylor's dance orchestra was perhaps the most popular in this part of the world, and commanded engagements from Aberdeen to Inverness. Amongst his early organist appointments was that of Rothiemay and Borham Parish Churches. Some twenty-seven years ago Mr Taylor was appointed organist and choirmaster of what is now known as the, North Church, Keith, and only gave up this position a few years ago when ill-health compelled him to do so. It will not be forgotten that when Keith Town Council decided to organise a town band, Mr Taylor was appointed Bandmaster - a position he held with unqualified acceptance right up to the end. Then it will not be forgotten that Mr Taylor was also Conductor of Huntly Town Band.In Keith and district - and indeed wherever he was known - Mr Taylor was held in the highest esteem. To Mrs Taylor, and the only son, Dr John S. Taylor. M.D,, D.P.H.., of the Manchester Corporation, much sympathy is extended in their sore bereavement.The funeral took place to Keith Cemetery on Monday afternoon and was largely attended.UnquoteSold together with hard-copy extract page from 'The History of the Aberdeen Volunteers' (Donald Sinclair, 1907) with extract page of Volunteers from the respective 'Companies' of the 6th Volunteer Battalion Gordon Highlanders that were present at the Royal Review, Edinburgh, 17 September 1905A choice example of a VLSM to the Bandmaster of the Brass Band of the 6th (Volunteer Battalion) Gordon HighlandersCondition: About EF