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Summer, 2005 Page 1 In Memory of Rick Tipple 1943-2005
Legacy Look for me In the people Iʼve known When I die And loved. Share my spirit Remember me this way, With all those you encounter. Let me live on in your eyes Put your arms around anyone As well as in your deeds. And give to them What you want to give to me. You can love me most By letting hands touch hands, I want to leave you something, By letting bodies touch Something more bodies. Than words or sounds. I want to leave you the love of Love doesnʼt die, ideas, People do. The sharing of thoughts So, when all thatʼs left of me And feelings. Is love, share me with others. Original author unknown Adapted for Rick by Judy Tipple
CMSC Newsletter # 42 Page 2 Rick Tipple by Ed & Jean McKenna, June 25, 2005
ick was raised in Nepean, Ontario. We Nepeanites always managed our affairs better than our Ottawa neighbours with whom we are Rnow regretfully amalgamated. With this orientation it was not difficult for Rick to adopt the principles of clanship and to Hold Fast to the Clan MacLeod. It was in clanship that I met Rick and his dear wife Judy and there developed a friendship that my wife Jean and I deeply cherish. When the Clan MacLeod Society of Ottawa began publishing a newsletter, It became apparent that there was a thirst for news of local societies across Canada and world wide. Ottawa membership was 60 families but we were distributing 125 copies to clan societies and interested clanspersons around the world. When Rod MacLeod became Vice President of the Central Region, he took over the newsletter to give it a broader base. When the Canadian Na- tional Council structure was developed the importance of communications among the Canadian Clan Societies was recognized and the constitution provided for the office of Newsletter Editor. Rick Tipple was appointed and he has produced all of the editions of what became the Leod Voice: The Clan MacLeod Societies of Canada national newsletter. The importance of the Leod Voice to the development of the Clan MacLeod Societies of Canada cannot be overstated. While there has been an ebb and flow of membership and some societies seem to almost disappear to pop up like mushrooms when a showing of the colours is required. Somewhat like the ʻFairie Flagʼ they come to the fore in time of great need. In this difficult environment Rick never faltered; he was the epitomy of ʻHold Fastʼ. His regular reminders of the deadlines for the Leod Voice were crisp and clear. While he did not always receive news of the activities of Local Societies that good communications required, he always produced the Leod Voice. When the Clan MacLeod Societies of Canada extended com- munications to the internet, the masthead of the Canada Page on the Clan MacLeod website was one that Rick had designed. The proud red and white colours of the Canadian flag with the badge of Chief John MacLeod of MacLeod placed on one red bar and the badge of the Chief of the Lewes placed on the other red bar, identifies us to the world and throughout cyber space. Rick and Judy were generous friends and they invited Jean and I to
Summer, 2005 Page 3 visit them in their beautiful home on Saturna Island. It was a privilege indeed to share the view from their living room of the setting sun which was like seeing a Turner painting live. Their home which was designed by Judy and Rick stood out in a community of exceptional homes. Rick published a monthly community newsletter and in many other ways he and Judy were an important part of the community. On this visit we found the many talents of Rick. Although we both attended many MacLeod gatherings, Rick was always busy taking pictures and gathering material for the Leod Voice. At home he proved not only to be a photographer and writer but also a woodworker and cook. Fresh scallops purchased from a local fisherman were quickly cooked to a turn and coupled with a salad and the right white wine became a gourmet delight. Truly a man for all seasons was Rick Tipple. As a former English teacher, Rick was particular in his use of the language. When I proposed ʻHold Fast and Shine Brightʼ as a motto for the Internet Society, he pointed out that it should be ʻShine Brightlyʼ. Correct Rick, but perhaps for you ʻWe Shall Hold a Lightʼ is best. Your Leod Voice shone throughout the Clan MacLeod Societies of Canada.
Hold Fast Rick. We know you will ʻHold a Lightʼ and ʻShine Brightlyʼ in the better world you now enjoy. You will be greatly missed by the Clan MacLeod.
Five Scots on Saturna, July 9, 2005 CMSC Newsletter # 42 Page 4 We Miss You, Rick by Ian C. MacLeod, CMSC President ost of you will now have heard of the sudden, untimely and tragic death of Rick Tipple, husband to Judy and our long time Editor of Mthe Leod Voice. 14 of us from the Vancouver Society attended a memorial service to Rick on July 9 on Saturna Island. I spoke at that memorial on behalf of the Clan MacLeod. I have written a tribute to Rick, which will be published in the next issue of the Clan Magazine. Rather that repeat it here (especially as other tributes will be included in this issue of the Leod Voice), I will simply repeat my, and the Canadian Clan MacLeod, condolences and sympathies to Judy and offer her any help that we can provide. I also express to her our heartfelt thanks for her volunteered willing- ness to take on the production of this issue of the Leod Voice. Hold Fast has a very special meaning to MacLeods in times of difficulty, and Judy shows that admirably. Thanks again Judy.
Rick Tipple Remembered by John Robertson y first encounter with Rick One interest we shared was a few years ago was charac- in language. Rick was an English teristicM of our subsequent encoun- teacher and had an interest in the ters. He was friendly, humorous, history and evolution of the English and curious. We shared personal language. He liked to play with stories, about why we came to words, extract their root meaning Saturna, our backgrounds, hob- and speculate on their evolution. bies and interests. Rick sought out He was an iconoclast (as he would information in order to find com- say, a breaker of icons). He liked mon interests, to build connections to show the inconsistency and arbi- and to share ideas and concerns. He trariness of grammar. It was all part was always non-judgmental and of his joy in the language. seemed to relish the idiosyncrasies He enthusiastically recom- and individualism that flourishes in mended I read a book called The small communities like Saturna. He Liar before he and Judy left on did what he could in the Scribbler their trip. The book was offbeat in to promote harmony and good will subject matter but showed great in the community. virtuosity in the use of words. Part Summer, 2005 Page 5 of the loss I feel is that I will not worked and skill with tools and his have a chance to discuss the book hands. He was rightly proud of the with Rick or to share new authors beautiful home he and Judy had and discoveries. He had many in- built and had the satisfaction of terests that he shared with others enjoying their joint undertaking for and they will feel the same loss; a too few years. dialogue ended too soon. While a group of us were remi- I will also miss his irreverent niscing about Rick, many of the humour. A recent picture in the same themes came up. He was a Scribbler featured me at the helm man of integrity, good will, intel- of Judyʼs sewing machine. Rick lectual scope and humour. How- phoned me to make sure I had ever, the individual characteristic noticed it. I had decided to re-sew that distinguished him was his my sail covers, and Rick adjusted unfailing kindness and courtesy. the machine for this use. He had Henry David Thoreau wrote, “to built a custom sewing table for improve the quality of the day is Judy, and his curiosity had led him the highest of arts”. Meeting Rick to learn how to use the sewing always improved the quality of my machine. Once I sat down at the day and raised my spirits, and he machine, he could not resist teach- had the same effect on others. He ing me the fine points. He had a will be missed. lively intelligence about how things
Photos on left: Clansfolk arriving, Panel of Clan MacLeod involvement, Ian C. speaking, Judy welcoming June & Neil R. to Saturna, July 9, 2005
Message to Judy from Allan MacLeod after attending the Celebration of Rick’s Life on Saturna, July 9, 2005 Iʼm so glad I was able to get over to Saturna to see you and to attend Rickʼs Celebration of Life! What a great effort the people of your Island Paradise put out for everyone! Wow, are they a great community family or what. The testimonies concerning Rick were so heartfelt! All of the folks did so well, and their respect for and appreciation of you both was very evident. You also have great singing talent there on Saturna, that I much appreciated. You both have been a real asset to the island community, and that speaks well for the MacLeods. Again, thank you, Judy, for all you have done for, and given to the Clan MacLeod folks of Vancouver. I am so glad to have gotten to know you and Rick! CMSC Newsletter # 42 Page 6 Summer, 2005 Page 7 President’s Report Ian c macleod
reetings to all Clans- Trail in Calgary. Calgary folk. It, as always, itself was named by James isG absolutely breathtak- Macleod, after Calgary ing how fast time flies, House on the Isle of Mull, especially when one has a in Scotland. The crest of deadline. There is much the University of Calgary on which to report or incorporates the bullʼs comment in this issue, so head from the MacLeod the challenge will be to crest, due to the influence keep it from becoming a of Col. Macleod. tome. To help keep the many top- The RCMP Veterans Associa- ics apart and for ease of reading, tion is spearheading a number of I will set up my comments under projects to recognize the contribu- several headings. tions of Col. Macleod to the history Fort Macleod: 2005 is the of Alberta and to Canada. One of 100th anniversary of both Alberta those projects involves an interpre- and Saskatchewan joining Cana- tive museum type display in Fort dian Confederation. A big name Macleod. They have approached in Alberta history is Col. James F. both the Blackfoot Nation and the Macleod, an early commissioner Clan MacLeod to each do indepen- of the NWMP (now RCMP). He dent, but parallel, displays. negotiated Treaty 7 with the ab- That will involve, for each, originals and is also widely cred- setting up a permanent display (4 ited with bringing law and order feet wide, 5 feet tall and 18 inches to the West and with avoiding the deep) that will hopefully include Indian Wars experienced in the a close to life size mannequin in USA. In fact, he even met with period costume, some period ar- the Sioux fleeing Montana after tefacts and some display text the wiping out of General Custer and picture panels describing the at the Little Big Horn. There is a Blackfoot and the MacLeods. good summary of his contributions An interesting part of the dis- at the RCMP Veterans web site, at play will be in juxtaposing the http://members.shaw.ca/rcmpvets. similarities between the Chief-led calgary/macleod_statue.htm. tribal culture of the Blackfoot and Fort Macleod is named after the Chief-led clan culture of the Col. Macleod, as is Macleod Highland Scots. Comparisons may CMSC Newsletter # 42 Page 8 look to clan/tribal structures, rela- artefacts. tionship between small groups vis a For those of you who might be vis the dominant culture of the day interested in attending the opening (i.e. Indians vs. the growing eastern (some of you would have been US Government / Highland Scots to Fort Macleod after the North in relation to the dominant south- American Gathering in Vancouver ern English culture), family basis in 1992), the official opening of the for culture, rural backgrounds and Fort Macleod displays (including so on, to show how the empathy ours) will be August 25. between Macleod and the natives Alma MacLeod of our Al- led to communication and respect beta South Society in Calgary and, in turn, peace. ([email protected]) has The project must be completed given me information on accom- by August 25, the date of a formal modations in the area. She or I dedication at Fort Macleod. ([email protected]) can pass The Clan MacLeod has very that on to any of you that are inter- little in the way of funds. As such, ested in attending. I have approached the Canadian A few days later, on September Federal Government (Heritage 1 in Calgary, the RCMP Veterans and Multiculturalism) for some Association will also be unveiling grant money (perhaps $5,000). I a new statue of Col. Macleod, on expect that the funds will be used horseback. to acquire period costumes and Clanspersons of the Year: artefacts, prepare the display pan- Bob and Connie McLeod, Win- els, acquire a Canadian flag (from nipeg. For many years, on behalf 1870s era) and to prepare and set of National Council, Bob has up the display. I have not yet heard looked after the Clansperson(s) of back, but have had favourable in- the Year Award. That created one dications. challenge, he couldnʼt nominate I would appreciate hearing if himself. Past President Neil and any of you have, or know where I made an “executive decision” I can locate, MacLeod (or even to remedy that shortcoming. Neil Highland Scot) memorabilia from attended Winnipegʼs AGM in the 1870s, or earlier, time frame February (I was in Edinburgh for that would fit into a display. That ACMS meetings) as a surprise could include clothing, weaponry, guest, and presented the award to household effects or personal Bob and Connie. The certificate effects. Within the limited funds says, among other things,” Your that will hopefully be available, we contributions have been many, would be willing to pay for relevant and include each of you being a Summer, 2005 Page 9 founding member of the Manitoba One of the visitors was Wendy Society in 1987 and attending and (Vantreight) Gedney, a distant participating in three Clan Parlia- cousin of Norman MacLeod Rog- ments and four North American ers (Wendyʼs motherʼs mother was Gatherings and Bob serving six a MacLeod) and an old high school years (1987-92 and 1997-98) as friend of mine from Mount Doug President of the Manitoba Society, High School (1967) in Victoria. I serving for many years as Chair canʼt help but point out here that of the National Clansperson of the the Hollywood powerhouse, Da- Year Award committee and serving vid Foster (Wendyʼs cousin) and for many years as Vice-President, Art Vickers, the native artist, were Prairie Region.” classmates of ours at Mount Doug. Congratulations to Bob and Nellie Furtado, the rock star, and Connie and, again, many thanks! Steve Nash, the basket ball star, Victoria Highland Games also attended Mount Doug (many The Victoria Society has been in- years after us, of course). active for about 6 years. However, All in all, it was a good event, other groups in Victoria have put and well worth attending in future on a set of Highland games for years. many years. This year, Bob Tan- Migration Volume (Hunter ner (president of the Vancouver book) Most of you know that Society), Edie Kernighan, Ken the ACMS has commissioned MacLeod and I attended the Vic- Dr. James Hunter to write a book toria Highland Games, on May 22. on the emigration of MacLeods About 13 clans had tents set up (up throughout the world. The book from only 3 last year). is intentionally structured to look The weather ranged from at the real life stories of real life heavy winds to cold to rain to MacLeods as they worked to sur- bright and sunny (thatʼs Victoria vive or thrive in new lands. As for you). In spite of the weather, such, it is more anecdotal that text- there was a large turnout. book historical. I have seen several We had a steady stream of chapters, and I think that it will be people by our tent. As always, the very well received. It will be avail- large maps and clan books were a able in September or October, at a big draw. We handed out a number cost of £15 to £17 plus £5 shipping of membership forms and cards, and handling. Look to the Clan so hopefully there will be some Magazine for more details. renewed interest in Clan MacLeod This is another one of the major in Victoria. Vancouverʼs new ban- projects taken on in recent years ner looked great. by the ACMS, and shows that the CMSC Newsletter # 42 Page 10 Clan MacLeod is alive and active national society give their support in building the bonds of clanship into a general fund, but understand amongst our MacLeod Clansfolk that some may tie their sponsorship around the world. to support of local youth. National Youth – NRG and Parliament Council has agreed to the sponsor- Many of the current leadership in ship, through the ACMS (i.e. not Clan MacLeod became “hooked” directly to any specific attendee), of due to their participation with the up to two Canadian youth to attend youth (the oldest group known as Parliament to a total of £400. NRG, or North Room Group, aged Yo u t h I n i t i a t i v e — 18 to 25) at a Clan Parliament at Encouraging Membership Along Dunvegan. Certainly, many of the with Emma Halford-MacLeod active young people today forged (former ACMS Youth Coordinator, those friendships at a Parliament. now “just” Magazine Co-Editor) For example, the two Magazine and Malcolm (President, CMS Co-Editors, Heather (Canada, my England), I have been working daughter), and Emma (Scotland, on a project to determine why daughter of Ruari – a former NRG more youth are not involved in member) and the new ACMS Youth Clan activities, and what activities Coordinator, Kirsteen (Australia, might make things more appealing daughter of Ian and Ruth– them- to them. There is a questionnaire selves both former NRG members) enclosed with this issue of the Leod met and became friends at the Clan Voice. I ask that each of you (of all Parliament 1998. In the past, often ages) complete it and return it to for a couple of weeks around Par- me as quickly as possible. liament, the NRG would provide Parliament 2006 Plans are volunteer labour on a project at well under way in organizing the Dunvegan Castle estate, in ex- 15th Clan Parliament, 2006. The change for free room and cheaper “traditional” Parliament will be food (their biggest challenge was held at Dunvegan from Satur- sleep deprivation and bad diets day, July 29 to Saturday, August – lager is not one of the primary 5, 2006. Something different food groups). However, as with next year will be a three day tour all things, costs are going up. The (Wednesday, July 26 to Saturday, ACMS has asked each of the Na- July 29) around Stornoway, Lewis tional Societies to help sponsor the and Tarbert, Harris. This has been youth to take part. They have asked structured as part of Parliament that Canada sponsor two youth, to itself, not as an add on. I encour- the level of £400 in total (about age all MacLeods to take part, and $925). They would prefer that each bring the kids. It is a fabulous Summer, 2005 Page 11 experience, and builds a worldwide network of MacLeod friends. Ardie and I will be on Harris the whole week before Parliament, sharing a house with Ruari and Ann (Scot- land), Ian and Ruth (Australia) and Doug (Canada, and Ruthʼs brother). Parliament details are in each is- sue of the magazine ACMS Meet- ing in Scotland The ACMS is the umbrel- la organization for the Clan MacLeod, worldwide. It orga- nizes Parliaments, publishes the Clan Magazine, supports national societies, runs the youth I attended the meetings this (NRG) programs and takes on February, and was very kindly significant projects (such as the hosted by Ruari and Ann Halford- Migration Volume and the genet- MacLeod. Ruari is the President ics project), among other things. of the Scotland Society and Ann is Management of the ACMS is con- the Parliament 2006 Coordinator. trolled by the nine National Soci- The meetings were full and very ety Presidents. The ACMS meets productive, looking at a new stra- in October in England, February tegic plan, a draft of the Migration in Edinburgh, Scotland and once Volume and the new youth initia- more somewhere else, preferably tive, among other things. I expect around a major gathering, such that more detail will be provided as the North American gathering in the next Clan Magazine. I also or Parliament itself. Given travel attended the annual meeting and costs, those of us from “the colo- banquet of the Scotland Society. nies” tend to only get to one meet- I had a delightful evening, seated ing a year in Great Britain. across from Chief John. CMSC Newsletter # 42 Page 12 Presidents Ian C. (Canada), Ruari (Scotland) and Bill C. (USA) at The Ship Inn in St. Andrews (Will Wales declined the photo op) There was also much reminisc- noon several of us (Ruari, Anne ing about the life of Norman of and Emma Halford-MacLeod, Suardal, who had passed away just Bill C – CMS-USA and I) went a few days before the meetings. He for a drive up the east coast of the was a great friend of the Clan and Kingdom of Fyfe to Saint Andrews. will be sorely missed. The latest We stopped at a little seaside pub issue of the Magazine has a much in Elie. The room we were in had fuller story. about 8 tables and 15 people in it. For me, there were a few inter- At the next table was Prince Wil- esting side bars to the trip. First, liam (or Will Wales to the locals), my son Camʼs (then) girlfriend with two other lads and two young was working as a flight attendant ladies. Unlike North America, his with Air Canada on my flight from security was quite unobtrusive. Toronto to London. With over He looks younger and slimmer in 7,000 flight attendants, what are the real life. Everyone left him alone. odds of that! I got some first class Third, Ruari, Bill and I walked the service (even though she couldnʼt 18th hole at Saint Andrews (the bump me up, business class was skies were clear, but it was cool full). I even got a picture of me and the winds were blowing off hugging a flight attendant in the the North Sea - standard fare for skies over London! Saint Andrews I believe). All told, Second, on the Sunday after- a great trip. Summer, 2005 Page 13 National Vice-President Don- leadership of Past CMSC President ald has found it necessary to resign (1994-2000) Barbara Armstrong. as National Council Vice-Presi- Her committee is already well into dent. Among other things, he was the organizing. Thanks very much concerned over the time and travel to all of them. commitments (all self-funded) in Web Site Jen and Rory, another taking on the role as President. I couple of younger MacLeods, late am sorry to see him step aside, be- of Winnipeg, but now in Melita, cause he has always worked hard Manitoba, have taken on develop- for the Clan. In particular, he did ing a new Canadian web site. The a fabulous job on both publicising site has been created at www.clan- in Nova Scotia the genetics project macleod.ca, but content is just now and in coordinating Jim Hunterʼs being created and entered. Check interviews for the Migration Proj- every so often to see what has been ect book. Thanks again Don (and added. Thanks Jen and Rory. Eleanor) for all your work and sup- Future Writings #1 I have port over the years. found, both from talking to He will not be lost to the Clan people at our booth at Highland however. Along with some ongo- Games and from my trip last year ing role with the Halifax Society, across Canada, that people have he, with Jonathan Wighting of the many questions about Scottish UK, will be the ACMS Internet ancestry and the structure of Clan Co-Editors. There have been MacLeod in Canada. Being so some challenges in recent years in close to all this, one just assumes, updating the web site (www.clan- quite wrongly, that people will macleod.com), so hopefully that simply know this stuff. On the challenge will be a thing of the past. heritage side, people ask about Congratulations Don. the location of the Highlands, North American Gather- the nature of the Chiefs, the ing, 2008 Due to difficulty in septs, the tartans, the logos and arranging support workers for the mottos and much more. On the planned NAG in Halifax in 2008, Canadian “administrative” side, our Clansfolk in Halifax have had they ask how the National Execu- to withdraw their offer to host the tive is chosen, what we do for NAG in 2008. That is particularly them, what the dues are for, do unfortunate, as it was Nova Scotiaʼs we undertake any projects and “turn” (1992 was in Vancouver so on. Given the length of this and 2000 in Guelph). Fortunately report, I donʼt have room to cover our Ottawa Society has agreed these questions in this issue, but I to host the 2008 NAG, under the will try to answer them in future CMSC Newsletter # 42 Page 14 issues of the Leod Voice or the a native Scot, but was a profes- Clan Magazine. sor at the University of Toronto A New Challenge – “Ma- from 1918 to 1928. He and F.G. cLeods in the News” As you Banting co-discovered insulin, for can see from the early part of which they shared the Nobel Prize this report, Col. James Macleod in 1923 (as such, it was MacLeod (1836-94) was a significant figure and Banting, not Banting and Best, in Canadian history. And there who are credited with discovering are other MacLeods who have insulin.) made a huge difference in Canada. But Clan MacLeod is not all Alan McLeod (1899-1918) (born about looking backward. We are MacLeod, but the Canadian mili- a living, breathing family, who tary couldnʼt get his name right) are continuing to contribute to our was one of three Canadian airmen communities. In keeping with the to win the Victoria Cross in WWI. theme of the emigration project, I Neil McLeod (1842-1915) was Pre- would like to recognize MacLeods mier of PEI in 1889-91. Pegi Nicol (and the septs – a list is included MacLeod (1904-1949) was an early at http://www.clan-macleod.com/ Canadian modernist painter. Dr. gensepts.html) who are making a J.J.R. MacLeod (1876-1935), was difference today.
Bill C., Ian C. and Ruari walk the 18th hole at St. Andrews Golf Course in February Summer, 2005 Page 15 Clan Youth Gather The challenge to you is this: please let me know whenever you by Kirsteen MacLeod hear of a MacLeod (or sept) who This is my first attempt to up-date has made a special contribution. my contact information. That could be anything from a It is my hope that you will for- young person winning a piping ward this to the younger generation contest, to a teacher receiving a of MacLeods or anyone interested master teacher award, to someone in Clan Youth updates. It is very being elected as president of a important that I can get an idea of local chamber of commerce or who is interested and who will be trade union, to someone being attending NRG in 2006. elected to public office, to some- I know some of us will be too one excelling in any field, and so old for NRG but Emma has Orbost on. Through this, we can celebrate house booked which will accom- todayʼs MacLeod clansfolk. modate some/most of us depending Some Closing Fun: Jeopardy on who actually attends. A number of years ago, Norman I look forward to an awesome MacLeod (then President of the two weeks next year. Vancouver Society) created a game Cheers from Kirsteen patterned on the TV Jeopardy show. MacLeod email: neetski_ He had categories of questions un- [email protected] der (Round 1) Skye, pipes, tartans, music and CMSC and (Round 2) Dunvegan, Western Isles, Chiefs, McLeod Searching battles and Gaelic. It made for a fun game at one of the luncheons. By Dorothy Nixon It was lost in his old computer I just developed a website system for years, but recently (
CMSC Newsletter # 42 Page 16 he news of Norman of Suardalʼs death is from Past Editor of the Clan MacLeod Magazine, John of Glendale. TWe will all miss Normanʼs humour, good will, stories and wisdom. That combination of human beauty is unlikely to be seen again in our time. If anyone ever did so, Norman “Held the Light” and magnifi- cently so. The greatest memorial we can give him is to strive together to both remember him with fondness as well as befriend one another as he befriended each of us.
Bob & Connie McLeod of Winnipeg, named CMSC Clanspersons of the Year. Bob gets to cut their cake while Connie must rest at home with the ʻfluʼ. Summer, 2005 Page 17 past President’s Report neil R macleod
lan MacLeod Society of nominate Bob CManitoba held their annual and Connie in potluck dinner at the home of Bruce the usual way. and Florence MacLeod on Febru- As Past Presi- ary 19, 2005. I had the pleasure dent of CMSC of presenting to Bob and Connie and with the ap- McLeod the Clanspersons of the proval of Presi- Year Award. dent Ian C. MacLeod I was able to Bob and Connie were founding present this much-deserved award members of the Manitoba Society to Bob and Connie. and have been strong supporters of This was a real surprise to Bob CMSC. Bob has held the position (unfortunately Connie was unable of Regional Vice-President of the to attend due to illness) as we had Prairie Provinces for many years. their three sons and families attend and has also handled the responsi- the evening. Also accompanying bility of citations for service and the me at this presentation was CMS Clanperson of the Year awards. As Vancouver President, Bob Tanner, the Clansperson of the Year award who was in Winnipeg visiting a is a surprise, we were unable to long time friend.
CMSC Newsletter # 42 Page 18 Clanspersons of the Year Award given to Robert (Bob) and Connie Mcleod by Florence MacLeod, President, CMS Manitoba ob and Connie were founding members of the Clan MacLeod Society of Manitoba, October 1987. BAlways interested in Scottish history, especially MacLeod his- tory, genealogy, tartans, folklore and participating in various Scot- tish activities, it was natural that they participated in the Manitoba Highland Games, Scottish Festivals and Folklorama, displaying Scottish heritage. They have attended three Clan MacLeod Parliaments on the Isle of Skye, four North American Gatherings beginning in 1984, at Sydney, NS, Chicago, West Point, and Vancouver. On separate occasions they have attended CMSC Council meetings in Guelph, Pictou, Vancouver and helped host the meeting in Winnipeg. Bob is Regional Vice-President for the Prairie provinces, an officer of the CMSC Foundation and a regular contributor to this CMSC newsletter, The Leod Voice. Bob co-authored the article on Lt. Alan Arnett McLeod, V.C. recipient for the ACMS Clan Magazine. He participated in the dedication of the Alan Arnett McLeod Build- ing, Southport, MB (student pilot residence) and the dedication of the stained glass shield at #1 Canadian Air Division Headquarters (Billy Bishop Building). Through arrangements with the St Andrews Society, the Clan MacLeod Society of Manitoba has a plaque installed on the Cairn of Tears in Winnipeg. Bob was president of CMS Manitoba from 1987 to 1992 and again from 1997 to 1998. He has also held positions of treasurer, newsletter editor, membership chairman and fundraiser and is still a very active board member. In 2000, Bob received the Award of Merit for his outstanding contributions. Bob is an active member and Past Master of Ancient Landmark #3 of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, an active member and Past President of the Komedians Unit of the Shrine, member of the Sons of Scotland, Melrose Camp and a member of the St Andrews Society. Connie and Bob have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary and have four children and nine grandchildren. Connie has hosted numerous meetings for CMS Manitoba, as a secretary and currently looks after benevolence and archives as well as doing extensive work cataloguing books for the CMSM library. She is very generous of her time concerning genealogy, and is pianist for Sons of Scotland and district functions such as Robbie Burns dinners. Connie is also an active member of the Daughters of the Nile.
Summer, 2005 Page 19 CMS Manitoba Report By Bob McLeod
he first meeting of the year was combined with a pot luck dinnerT and held at the home of Flor- ence and Bruce MacLeod. On my arrival, I was surprised to see Past National President Neil R. McLeod made a lot of friends along the way there, in full regalia, but I knew and thatʼs certainly reward enough. that Neil likes to dress up and that Thanks Neil for your visit. he was probably in Winnipeg to The Kirkinʼ OʼTartan sched- do a photo shoot of a curling game uled for April 3 was cancelled or something along that line. We for this year but weʼll try to make all visited for a time, started and it happen in 2006. The 39th An- finished our meeting and were well nual Manitoba Highland Gathering into the food when I looked around occurred in Selkirk Park in Selkirk, and saw our son Bruce. I looked MB on Saturday July 2nd. We are some more and saw our other two one of the few Clans who have sons Gordon and Glen, their wives attended faithfully (for at least 17 Debbie and Barb also grand-daugh- years) and attended again this year. ter Paula and her boyfriend. Then The Highland Dancers, the Heavy I knew that something was up. Games and the Dog Agility Trials Connie was sick with the flu and stole the show last year. Folklorama unable to attend. I was called up and the Scottish Pavilion will be and presented with the Outstand- open from July 31 to August 6th. ing Clanspersons Award which I This is the #1 Scottish event in the accepted on behalf of Connie and city and province and the cost of myself. You could have knocked admission is only $3.00. Scottish me over with a feather. This is the food and drink, continuous Scot- highest Award presented by the Na- tish entertainment, Tam and Thistle tional Council, usually every two Novelty Shop, Clan booths and years at a major MacLeod Gath- more. ering, so I was really surprised. Our new President is Carole We donʼt feel we deserve special (McLeod) Cox and helper husband recognition because whatever we John. Theyʼve been members since did was because we wanted to do it, 1988, so Clan Manitoba is in good plus weʼve met a lot of people and hands. CMSC Newsletter # 42 Page 20 Pacific Report By Mark MacLeod Interior BC: at and Phil send their greetings. This stalwart group is planning toP have a gathering in Vernon at Ian and Koralieʼs in August. Pat had a very bad car accident in December. has now taken over the reins from Amazingly, after being cut out of Ken MacLeod. Kirstin Rideout is her car with the Jaws of Life, she energetically serving as Vice-Presi- walked to the ambulance! We wish dent. For many years Kirstin and her well as something such as this her sister Kali have entertained at can have long lasting effects as our gatherings with their wonder- Ollie and Ray (CMSV) know so ful piping and drumming. We have well. supported them as they grew from Vancouver Island: young beginners to accomplished Unfortunately unable to contact musicians. Robin, four members of the Greater This yearʼs Event List is par- Vancouver CMS traveled ʻover ticularly well filled. the seasʼ to Vancouver Island and In early April members at- th participated in their 68 Highland tended a Kirkin oʼ the Tartan in Games. Despite the blazingly-hot- Burnaby. Later in the month a turned-to-rain-to-sun-to-stormy- fun Ceilidh style Spring Brunch winds weather, the day was a great was well attended. This was held success. Vancouver President Bob at a Richmond Winter Club and Tanner, CMSC President Ian C. organized by Bill G. in his usual MacLeod, Vancouver Past Presi- great style. dent Ken MacLeod along with This summer the group will Edie Kernighan joined the throng attend the largest Highland Games of an estimated 5000, handing out in the Lower Mainland. Held in brochures and making the presence Coquitlam, CMSV will be on-site of CMS well known. From reports I with a tent, displays, books, maps have received, it sounds like it was and camaraderie – always a great a very enjoyable day. day and the main event for CMSV Vancouver: to promote membership, society This is Bob Tannerʼs first year as awareness and clan fellowship. President for Vancouver. He had In August, Judy and RickTipple served many years as Treasurer and (known by all I am sure for taking Summer, 2005 Page 21 on the arduous tasks of National On a personal note, after many Membership Registrar and Leod years of convincing, Alison has Voice Editor and Publishers) have accepted my proposal. On August invited MacLeods to share a day 21st we will be wed. on beautiful Saturna Island for a fun filled picnic. The day will [Update: The August 13 Picnic on begin with an ocean cruise of over Saturna will be held despite Rickʼs 3 hours. The shipʼs schedule varies untimely passing on June 4. Judy as it weaves its way through the insists that this would be Rickʼs Gulf Islands and stops at various wish and a great tribute to him.] ports of call enroute. This will be Hold Fast, Shine Bright an excellent day of meeting and greeting friends old and new! qwwwwwwwwwwe adadadadadad zxxxxxxxxxxc Greetings from BC I am still Asst. Pastor at our by Allan MacLeod church until we get a new Senior t has been an odd spring here-- Pastor. That is happening soon hot weather last month to over as of which time I shall be let go, I30 C for several days, and I may apply for UI, setting records, now sun as I have it coming-- and showers about 20 C though I am not looking which is normal. Straw- for a new position--at berries came on a week age 73. However, both ago, and are great. Sat- pastors will be away in urday night we were 15 August--our present pas- people for supper, and tor for vacation, and our we cleaned up a whole new pastor for earlier flat of strawberries--on promised family camp strawberry shortcake! Wish you ministry, so I shall find out tonight had been here! at our Elders Board meeting if they We are still hoping to get to NS want me to fill in for those three this summer, but Iʼm not sure yet weeks in August. If so, I will not when. We want to visit my brother be free to travel for any length of Gordon, also Stanley Graham. time until the end of August. So we Stanley is 96 now, still living on his may very well end up in NS during own--and ready to do some garden- September and October, but those ing when the rain stops! can be lovely months too. CMSC Newsletter # 42 Page 22 Our new grandson, now six months old, delights us continually. Marcia our daughter and Keith live upstairs, and we are in the base- ment apartment which we have completely renovated over the last two years here, and we are very comfortably settled. Marcia, as Office Manager for Canadian Sun- day School Mission works out of her office here, while Meryle takes care of the baby for Marcia, and I help (with pleasure) when I am home. He is such a happy, smiling baby, and a pleasure to be with. I am enclosing a picture of Grayson that I took last week. Trust you have a great summer together! We shall look forward to visiting some of you whenever we get to travel.
CENTRAL ONTARIO CELEBRATES 50th Anniversary ifty years ago, ten MacLeods met and decided to establish a Clan Society in Toronto. We now look forward to celebrating this event andF 50 years of Clanship. Our 50th Anniversary Dinner and Ball will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2005, at the Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club in Toronto, just 2 blocks from Hwy 401. The evening will include a four- course dinner, cash bar and ballroom and Ceilidh dancing to the music of “Sounds Special”, a five-piece band. Reception at 6:00 pm for dinner at 7:00. Tickets are $60.00 per person. Members of other Societies are welcome to join us for this historic event. For information and reservations, contact Colin or Beth Macleod at 905-880-4456 Email: lochlann@csolve.net. Summer, 2005 Page 23 We have a webpage! by Jennifer and Rory McLeod clanmacleodonline.ca
fter many months of struggling and fuss- ing weʼve brought The Clan MacLeod SocietyA of Canada to the internet. Youʼll be able to view news and events and contact in- formation for MacLeod/McLeods across the country and the world. Did you know South Africa has a Society? Or that Germany does? Weʼre everywhere! Now you can learn all about MacLeods from all over. Just as the Leod Voice canʼt function without your support and contri- butions neither can the webpage. We can only be as up to date as you help us to be. So please, if you have a birth announcement or engagement or any other exciting event or photo youʼd like to share please let us know. If you donʼt know how to email your information to us please ask the teenager nearest you to help, or write me a letter and Iʼll take care of it. Weʼll be running online contests and quizzes each month so check back often to see whatʼs new. Email: [email protected] Snail mail: Jennifer & Rory McLeod Box 936, Melita, MB R0M 1L0 Another Interesting Website By David Cann-MacLean I was surfing the net and found the Clan MacLeod site and was very pleased that the traditions of Scotland are being kept alive so well by the MacLeods of Canada. Being a very proud Scot myself itʼs nice to see other folk who love my homeland in any way. I am actually an artist, and have a website which I use to showcase my work. Is there any chance that you could maybe give my website details to your readers in the possibility that one of them may be interested in my artwork? I would be most grateful. My website is fairly new and most of my work has a Scottish theme, for reasons that are obvious to the viewer. Please find the time to have a wee look and let me know what you think? Website http://www.DavidCannMacLean.co.uk Email: [email protected] CMSC Newsletter # 42 Page 24 MacLeod Discussion Group By Bob McLeod Membership Chairman, Clan MacLeod Society USA ecently we have discussed our tartans, kilts, Chief John, and the RGaelic language. Does that sound interesting? You bet it is. While not an ‘official’ site, you can access it and join directly at: http://groups. yahoo.com/group/clanmacleod or click on the link for Blue’s Chat Room on the official Clan MacLeod USA site at: http://www.clan-ma- cleod.com/ . You will find knowledgeable participants from Australia, Scotland, the United States, and even Italy as well as other far flung places where MacLeods have found their homes. You are welcome to listen and learn or better still post your questions and comments. It is a cordial meeting place for all things MacLeod. No telling what today’s topic will be! So if you are a MacLeod, a sept, a descendant, or a friend, won’t you please come and join us? We would love to have you.
9[][][][][][][][][][][]0 o[][][][][][][][][][][]p The University of Calgary Crest Why does it contain the Bull’s Head? [This question was posed by Norman MacLeod CMSV. The first response is his, followed by Ian C. MacLeodʼs response.] n late November, 1874, Macleod met with the leaders of the Blackfoot Confederacy to establish relations. Before Treaty #7, peace in the area Iwas kept by the gentlemanʼs agreement reached between Chief Crowfoot and Macleod at this and subsequent meetings. Crowfoot called Macleod Bullʼs Head, probably from the bull depicted on Macleodʼs family crest. The Macleod family legacy is honoured by the inclusion of the bull in the crest of The University of Calgary. To read the entire page, go to:
Descendant of the great MacCrimmon pipers of Skye, Calum MacCrimmon, centre, is presented with a fine set of smallpipes by their maker Hamish Moore (left) and is congratulated by Brian McNeill, director of Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama, Glasgow. CMSC Newsletter # 42 Page 30 World War I Story by Bob McLeod dear Mother this is a rather short In July last year, I received a note but “nursey”says I must go to phone call from a couple in Mat- sleep. I am in a lovely place (The lock, MB, not far from Winnipeg. Duchess of Westminsterʼs) and my They were given our phone num- address is No 1, Red Cross Hospi- ber by an owner of the McLeod tal, (D. of W.), B.E.F., France. Teahouse in Stonewall. The lady P.S. I hope you will all have on the phone advised that when a Happy Xmas and not worry too visiting their daughter and family much about me. in Victoria, BC, they found a secret Your loving son, Arthur. door below the inside stairway and Also in the box were two ordi- therein found a box belonging to nance maps, one of France and one Lieut. Arthur W. Hammond, MC. of Belgium, and a flight instruc- This soldier was Lieut. Alan Ar- tion book from the RAF, c1930. nett McLeodʼs observer/gunner. A meeting was arranged with the Imagine… this at one time was lady on the phone, her husband, the Hammond home. Hammond Connie and me to meet at McLeod died in 1959 and is buried in the House in Stonewall. We saw first Royal Oak Cemetery in Victoria. hand all of the above materials In the box were approximately fifty then discussed what should be the typewritten copies of letters that next step. Subsequently, all items Arthur had sent to his mother and were presented to the historian and dad between 1914 and 1918. They Chief of Protocol at #1 Canadian read like this: Air Division Headquarters in Win- France nipeg, who copied the letters and Dec 17, 1915 took them and the other items (on My Dear Mother, loan) to the Canadian War Museum Just fancy I have just been in Ottawa. On return of same, the and got wounded just in time for Matlock owners decided to leave Xmas, however I hope you will not the maps, the flight instruction be worrying and thinking all sorts book, on long term loan, to the of rash things as it is not very seri- Winnipeg Air Division Museum, ous, only a few bits of German old bearing in mind, they have a copy iron to be dug out which is quite a of the letters. Comox Museum on simple operation. I have also got Vancouver Island is also interested just a touch of gas but not much. I in anything Hammond or anything donʼt even think they will send me World War I. home but I still have hopes. Well Iʼll keep you posted. Bob Summer, 2005 Page 31 JAMES FARQUHARSON MAClEOD
By Hugh A. Dempsey Police were being formed, he was James F. Macleod (Com- appointed Inspector, and a year missioner of the North West later Assistant Commissioner. He Mounted Police) took part in the great march west In 1877, when the Blackfoot trea- in 1874, when the Force suffered ty was being negotiated, Red Crow, great hardships in crossing the great chief of the Bloods, said: barren plains. When Commis- “Three years ago, when the sioner George French turned back, Police first came to the country, I Macleod continued on to southern met and shook hands with Stamix- Alberta where he established Fort otokon (Colonel Macleod) at Belly Macleod. River. Since that time he made me In the West, Colonel Macleod many promises. He kept them all, soon revealed his abilities in organi- not one of them was ever broken. zation and diplomacy. The whiskey Everything that the police have trade which had plagued the area done has been good. I entirely was immediately suppressed, and trust Stamixotokon, and will leave friendly relations were established everything to him. I will sign (the with the Blackfoot tribes. treaty) with Crowfoot.” He was respected and admired These were stirring words from by his men and showed patience a leader of one of the most war- and understanding when bringing like tribes in the West and a fitting law and order to southern Alberta. tribute to the wisdom, honesty, and A leading Peigan chief was so im- stature of Colonel James Macleod, pressed with the bearded officer Commissioner of the North-West that he gave him his own name, Mounted Police. Stamixotokon, or Bull Head. James Farquharson Macleod In the following year, Fort was born in Scotland on September Calgary was built and at Macleodʼs 25, 1836, and came to Canada as a suggestion it was named after Cal- boy. He received a law degree at the gary House, a castle on the Isle of age of twenty-four and was active Mull in Scotland. in the local militia in Ontario. He In 1876, Macleod left the force was commissioned a Brigade Ma- to become a stipendiary magistrate, jor in 1870 and came west to help but less than six months later he put down the Red River Rebellion. accepted the position of Commis- A year later he was promoted to sioner of the Mounted Police and Lieutenant Colonel and in 1873, member of the North-West Terri- when the North West Mounted tories Council. He was one of the CMSC Newsletter # 42 Page 32 SFU Centre for Scottish Studies offers course/tour Stephen Duguid is considering offering another educational travel opportunity to Scotland in May 2006 via the Centre for Scottish Studies. The course/tour would focus on three areas of Scotland —the Western Isles from Islay to Skye, the Speyside region, and Aberdeenshire—with a focus on the three themes of landscape, geology and whisky. The tour would feature weekly stays at self-catering accommoda- tions, local site visits to historical locations, distilleries and geological locations, seminars and guest lectures. The size of the group would be limited to about 15 persons. Stephen welcomes expressions of interest prior to beginning spe- cific planning. Contact: Stephen Duguid, Director, Centre for Scottish Studies, Simon Fraser University ([email protected]) commissioners appointed to nego- pointed to the Supreme Court of tiate Treaty Seven with the Black- the North-West Territories. In May foot tribes, and the chiefs signed 1894, his judicial seat was moved primarily because of their trust to Calgary but he had just taken in him. Over the next few years, up his new duties when he died of Col. Macleod had to deal with Brightʼs Disease on September 5 Sitting Bullʼs refugee Sioux who of that year. had fled to Canada after the defeat As stated by historian Rod of General Custer, the extermina- Macleod, “James Farquharson tion of the buffalo and subsequent Macleod exercised a decisive in- starvation among the tribes, as well fluence on the early development as frontier problems of horse steal- of western Canada. More than any ing and cattle rustling. Through his other single individual, he was ability he was able to maintain law responsible for establishing the and order, and the Canadian West policies followed by the NWMP suffered none of the Indian wars, in their dealings with the Indians, lynchings, and lawlessness that and for setting the tone of Canadian plagued the Americans. Indian policy in the NWT. His vi- In 1880, Macleod resigned sion of the region was of a place from the Force and moved to a where newcomers and the native ranch near Pincher Creek. He population might live together in remained a full time magistrate peace, and where disputes could and seven years later he was ap- be settled by reason.” Summer, 2005 Page 33 Clan MacLeod Society of Manitoba Remembers Year of the Veterans 2005 Veterans from: World War I World War II 1939 – 1945 1914 – 1918 - Pipe Major Bill MacLeod - Lt. Alan Arnett McLeod, V.C. Cameron Highlanders 1940 – 1945 Royal Flying Corps - Kenneth McLeod Royal Hamilton Light Infantry 2nd Div. - Robert McLeod Royal Canadian Corp of Engineers
Kenneth, P. M. William and Robert E. McLeod are all veterans of D-Day
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The real reason Andrew was selected as Scotlandsʼs patron saint, was because it was he who thriftily suggested to Jesus atfer the feeding of the 5,000, that they ought to get some baskets to pick up what was left over...... Prairie Bob
Looking for MacLeod Information? The website for Father Greg MacLeod, the new President of CMS-Cape Breton is http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/gregmacleod
CMSC Newsletter # 42 Page 34 The Editor’s Page n producing this issue of the Leod Voice, my first thought has been to thank all of you for the patience,I understanding and support shown me following Rickʼs sudden and untimely passing. Your phone calls, email messages, cards and letters have been greatly appreciated. To know that Rick was held in such high esteem by so many has brought me tremendous comfort during this difficult time. The wonderful contingent of clansfolk that were able to come to the Celebration of Rickʼs Life on July 9th was very heartwarming and quite impressed my Saturna ʻfamilyʼ who had heard Rick and I expound on our Clan MacLeod ʻfamilyʼ over the past nine years. I look forward to welcom- ing 35 to 40 clansfolk to Saturna for a picnic on Saturday August 13th. I also want to thank all of those who sent in articles and reports for this issue, especially Ian C. To my Saturna friends Beverly and Dawn, your help was life-saving. The Leod Voice has been the primary com- munication vehicle of the CMSC for the past decade and I strongly feel, that it continues to be essential in this role. I have learned much in the production of this issue. Rickʼs vast knowl- edge and skills in both the finesse of publishing and the command of the computer programs he used to accomplish the task have been sharply brought into focus for me. I will happily hand over the ʻpenʼ to anyone who would like to take on this task. In the meantime I will continue my efforts to maintain the membership registry and receive articles and reports as they come Newsletter in for the next Leod Voice issue and then to publish it in early November. CopiesTimelines: of photographs and It was Rickʼs vision that we should keep copy to be typed: in touch with one another through the Leod June Newsletter— May 15 Voice and Iʼll do everything in my power to November— October 15 Copy on disk or E-Mailed: support that end. June Newsletter—June 1 My address: Judy Tipple November— November 1 P.O. Box 111 Mailing List and Executive Saturna Island, B.C. Corrections: March 1 September 1 Canada V0N 2Y0 Newsletter Mailed: voice: 250-539-5475 June Newsletter— June 20 fax: 250-539-5473 November— November 20 E-mail: [email protected] Summer, 2005 Page 35