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by Anaaa H. McDonell The Rt. Hon. Edward chose their own home town Robt. H. Saunders, CBF, desk, ably assisted by his MacRae; 1961-62, Dr. Don Successful continuity of Schreyer, governor general lassie, Cathy MacEwan. A Q.C., chairman of Ontario wife Leila. And Angus H. Gamble; 1963-64, Wm. R. any community enterprise, of Canada and his wife, Her decade later, 1976, Mrs. Hydro was the 1950 guest. McDonell, 1964. MacEwen; 1965-66, Leslie such as the Glengarry Excellency Lily Schreyer. Alice MacNabb of .Mac­ And turning to the judic­ Presidents during the 36 Clark; 1967-68, Hugh Highland Games, for al­ Following the 1948 found­ Nabb of Clan MacLeod, iary, Chief Justice Kenneth years: Smith; 1969-70, R. W. most two score years is an ing of the Games, premiers , represented Charles MacKay, Mont­ MacLennan; 1971-72, Wal­ played a similar role in Dame Flora MacLeod. real, 1974. 1948, Peter Macinnes; achievement equaled by ter Blaney; 1973-74, Garry officiating. Two years later, The Games having a Representing the Clans 1949, A. S. MacIntosh; only a few counterparts. Smith; 1975-76-77, D. E. Continuity of having pre­ 1950, Hon. Leslie Frost, basic. sports background, in addition to the MacLeods 1950, C. L. MacGregor; 1951, Ken Barton; 1952, D. stigious Canadian person­ premier of Ontario was in the executive obviously were: Dave Grundie, Grand MacMaster; 1978-79, Ian D. MacKinnon; 1953, Hub­ alities for 36 years taking attendance. And in two didn't overlook that im­ Chief, Sons of Scotland, Macleod; 1980-81, Brian more years, 1952, all the portant field. In 1956, one ert Quart; 1954-55-56, John part in the official opening 1955; King Gordon, son of Arkinstall; 1982-83, James has to be a further historic way from Nova Scotia, of the Canadian deans of Jamieson; 1957-58, D. N. Ralph Connor, 1960; Gen­ MacRae; 1959-60, Cecil Campbell. accomplishment. especially Cape , sport writing, Elmer Ferg­ eral Sir Gordon H. A. As authentic evidence . Premier Angus L. MacDon­ uson, Montreal Star, was MacMillan, Clan Chieftain, supporting this proud as­ ald declared the Games here. And in 1973 a legend 1962; David MacDonald sertion let us relate who open. of Montreal Canadiens, Stewart, Clan Stewart, those distinguished guests In 1957 Canada's prime Jean Beliveau, attracted 1969; George MacMillan, We'll See You At The are and the years they filled minister returned but this what many rate the all-time son of Sir Gordon, Clan this important role. time it was the Rt. Hon. attendance record. In 1978 Chief, 1971 and Alex Hut­ In 1948, due to political John G. Diefenbaker. And also from "Les Habs," chison, president St. And­ circumstances, the Glen­ in 1963 prime minister Larry Robinson officiated. rew's Society, Montreal, 36th ANNUAL garry Highland Games' history repeated itself with Representing the mili­ 1970. Committee made an auspi­ . the helicopter arrival of Rt. tary was Lt. Col. W. J . Last year James Laird GLEN GARRY cious beginning in selecting Hon. Lester B. Pearson. Franklin, MC, VD, 1949. Erskine, commissioner, a colorful guest. They went Turning to opposition From the air waves, John OPP, fulfilled the honors. right to the top by inviting House Leaders the guest in Fisher, 1953, Queen's Cor­ We conclude with native HIGHLAND Canada's prime minister, 1966 was N.D.P. Tommy onation year and CFRA' s sons, James J. Macdonell, the Rt. Hon. W. L. Mac­ Douglas. Robert Stanfield, Terry Kielty, 1977. In 1959 Glen Nevis, 1979; Max­ GAMES kenzie King. 1968, and second time W. A. "Old Bill" Mac­ ville's John Jamieson, A younger generation around, 1975, John George Pherson, St. Thomas, Ont., 1981, following retirement can ask a valid question. Diefenbaker. organizer of the first Glen­ from 25 years dedicated We Are Proud To Be a New Business What was the motivation to Among other parliamen­ garry Highland Games. work at the secretary's in Alexandria Serving Glengarry raise invitation sights to tarians officiating was that such a lofty level? The noted Western Liberal, Rt. With a full line of Building Materials answer is equally valid. Hon James (Jimmy) Gard­ Glengarrians were In the previous general iner, 1951. Grant Camp­ Open : Mon .-Wed. 8-6 , Thurs.-Fri. 8-8 :30, Sat. 8-5 election the prime minister bell, Stormont MP, 1958. DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE represented the Western Ottawa's Senator George the first to he told Mcllraith, 1972 and deputy riding of Prince Albert. He Newfoundland became Confederation was not com­ was defeated. (lronicallv. premier and minister of the 10th province of Canada Finance, the Hon. Allan J . plete until Newfoundland Jat,-r 't;1(d"for many years in 1948 and Glengarrians joined with the other nine later _e •••. uon. John G. MacEachen, 1980. were the first to know about pH J provinces." lJiefenbaker.) The first lady to fulfill it officially. this prestigious role was This address, added Mr. A seat had to be found Prime Minister Macken­ King, would also be the last BUILDING for the prime minister. Dame Flora MacLeod, zie King, then MP for Chief of the MacLeod Clan, he would make to the Maxville's beloved "Dr. Glengarry, welcomed New­ general public before the SUPPLIES Will" MacDiarmid repre­ Scotland, in 1961. Four foundland into Confedera­ years later, 1965, Mrs. Liberal convention at Ot­ Richard J. Jeaurond (Mgr.) sented Glengarry County. tion in a brief announce­ tawa, when he would relin­ This great country doctor Kathleen Ryan, the late ment as he officially opened Main St. North (near the tracks) Frank Ryan's wife, of­ quish the leadership of the 525-3446 resigned in favor of the the first Glengarry High­ party. prime minister. Hence, ficiated and on this oc­ land Games. why not invite our MP, who casion also marked the first Said Mr. King: happened to be Canada's emcee duties of Ken ''The " No event has ever oc­ - Prime Minister, to open the General" Grant, CFRA. curred in Canadian history Games? Centennial year, 1967, that was more important Mr. King accepted. He the Games' committee than Confederation, and travelled to Maxville in his private car. It was shunted into the siding by the Ottawa - Montreal train CIAD MILE FAILTE crew. Thus the Prime Mini­ ( A Hundred Thousand Welcomes) ster attended to parlia­ mentary work awaiting the To All Competitors and Visitors time to open the Games. He was piped to the grounds We've Been Keeping Glengarry amid an unexpected crowd Rolling Since 197 4 estimated at 20,000. He opened the Games from the old race track judge's cup­ ola stand. That was the beginning and the Glengarry High­ A.S.P. land Games' invitation • sights are still kept at a lofty level. Auto Service Parts Convincing evidence of Mike and Kenny Morris and Staff FORDHAM'S GROCETERIA this custom is the presence this year of His Excellency We Are Committed to Giving Glengarrians The

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We Keep Glengarry Growing Corner of Front & Hwy. 34 525-2737 The Olengarry News, Alexandria, Ont. Wednesday, July 27 , 1983-Page 3 Glengarry_JJjghland Games Welcome fro.m· President Friends from the United States, all parts of Canada and Glengar­ rians everywhere, I bid you welcome to the Glengarry Highland Games in Maxville, July 30. We are very proud that we have been able to "stage" these Games for 35 years, thus promoting Scottish culture and traditions that are - such a vital part of our history in this area. This year we are very honored to have His Excellency Governor- General Edward Schreyer and Her Excellency Mrs. Lily Schreyer as our special guests. The usual impressive Tattoo will be held Friday evening, followed by the Games, com­ mencing at 8:15 a.m. Saturday morning. It is our hope that you will be in Maxville to witness • the expertise of the dancers, hear the skirl of the pipes, the beat of the drums and view the skill and strength of the athletes. It is a massive undertaking, and without the excellent work and dedication of the Commit­ tees and volunteers, it would not be possible. Thank you, to all individuals and companies •· who contributed in any way to help the Games succeed. Again, welcome! Enjoy yourselves and return again in 1984. James A. Campbell President JAMES A. CAMPBELL, PRESIDENT -.... ,, ... ,, ... ,,... ,,_ ,, ... ,,_ ,,... ,,_,,, ., Influx of 25,000 boosts area econoiny IBEST WISHES TO THE I by Joanne Stevenson than hotels. to the pre-games show on photographs," said the This year, a crowd of "It is the biggest week­ Friday and not to the Museum's Velma Frank­ I 36th Annual Glengarry I more than 25,000 is expect­ end for hotels, motefs and Saturday events. They lin. ed to participate or attend campgrounds in Alexand­ spend some of their time The Ontario Travel In­ the annual Glengarry High­ ria, Hawkesbury and Corn­ HIGHLA~ ~ GAMES I visiting relatives. When formation Centre in Corn­ I 0 land Games in Maxville. wall," explains Jim Camp­ they come to the museum, wall confirms this is ' 'very bell, president of the High­ Connie Blaney, secretary we show off all our old definitely a big weekend." land Games Association. for the Highland Games i COOK'S DELIGHT! Association has been kept busy responding to many Restaurants, dance halls i Your Comp lete Service Bu lk Food f letters requesting further and grocery stores all b~ne­ BEST WISHES Store ( Self - Service) information. fit from this influx of j I visitors. The Kenyon Agri­ To Th e Because few lodging fac­ cultural Society, the spon­ i OVER 800 ITEMS ON HAND f ilities exist in the im­ sor of the Games and more mediate area, many out-of­ than SO concessions also HIGHLAND GAMES towners find hotel accom­ profit from the enormous modations in Cornwall or popularity of the Glengarry = ' Ottawa. Highland Games. R. LEWIS '= ~ · '= Others, of course, use The Civic holiday follow­ I Glazed Fruits, Pie Fi.ilings , Candy ,= the combined attractions of ing the weekend allows = Makers Chocolate and much much = the Highland Games and SALES INC. tourists an extra day of _ more for The Baker St. Raphael's Galarama as sightseeing. A few out-of­ I a reason to return to towners and more than a Main St. , Alexandria 525-4052 = Glengarry. Many stay with Canadian Tire I' few former Glengarrians 1007 Montreal Rd. and 1335 Pitt St. , Cornwall relatives and enjoy an Old stop to visit the Glengarry Associated Store = I Home Weekend. Camp­ East Promenade - Morrisburg =- Scottish Museum in Dun­ ,,... , ,_ , ,_ ,,... , ,... <, ...,, ..., ,... ,, --i'l grounds are set up adjacent vegan. 621 Main St. S., Alexandria 525-3454 l to the Games for the competitors. "We usually get a very Families are more likely good crowd. A lot of people to opt for camping rather have now started going just Our Best Wishes to the 36th Annual • Congratulations and GLEN GARRY Best Wishes· HIGHLAND GAMES To All We Are Glengarry's Scottish Outfitter The Competitors 'it ~-.: ;-:-.- ,._~,. , For Him: Ties, Scarves, , Clan Plaques, ~V ,V ,~}r,;.t,V .t:>,V j..,>.~ •-. at the Tie Tacks, Records, Music Books Shetland Sweaters, Maps, etc. I GLENGARRY For Her: Clan China, Stoles, Tams, Trays, HIGHLAND GAMES Sweater Kits, Fair Isle Sweaters, Saturday, July 30, 1983 Jewellery, Cushions, Soap from from the Highlands For The Piper Bagpipes, Reeds, Music and Dancer: Books, Hul/achan Dancing Shoes, Braid, Buttons, by-the-yard, custom- _ , made Kilts and Jackets VISIT OUR BOOTH a_nd much, much more AT THE GAMES HIGH LAND MOTOR SALES We Believe in Service TOYOTA Sales , Service , Leasing (f, DANSKIN'S SCOTTISH GIFT SHOP Maxville, Ont. 527-2735

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by Eugene Macdonald Ottawa. They would be nes, J. D. McRae, Harold Maxville, will head the Club of Toronto, are ar­ Scottish concert was to The Glengarry Highland competing for valuable tro­ Blaney. Membership Committee ranging special railway ac­ follow when winners in Games has been the high­ phies. Lancaster: James A Mc­ which will open soon an commodation and rates to piping and dancing would light of our summer season Arthur, Dr. W. S. Gunn, advance sale of tickets entertain. An old time Mr. W. A. MacPherson attend the Glengarry High­ for 36 years and in that Archie Tobin. throughout the county. land Games. fiddlers contest would be will be manager of next There was discussion on span of time the writer has Rod MacCuaig of Lan­ As Games' day approach­ another feature. year's Games under aus­ many subjects in connec­ never failed to be in caster, was named chair­ ed, we learned that Miss Meals will be available pices of Kenyon Agricult­ tion with organizing and Maxville to thrill to the man of the Advertising Jean MacLeod, contralto of on the grounds, the cater­ ural Society and the Max­ staging of the Games and massed pipe bands. Committee: Arch. S. Mac­ Toronto, will be a featured ing having been let to ville Chamber of Com­ much enthusiasm was merce. donald, North Lancaster, singer at the Games. An Morrison-Lamothe of Ot­ Looting back over those shown by those present. tawa. This will be a big under­ heads the Trophy Commit­ exhibition of a Scottish reel years we tried to recall the The pre-Games issue re­ taking, the report con­ Clark Hoople and Osie tee and Rev. Norman F. will be another feature. first time we had heard ported Mora MacIntosh, tinued, and it will need the Villeneuve of Maxville were Sharkey, Kirk Hill, the Weight events will be at mention of the Glengarry 3 p.m. when teams from daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Highland Games. As usual active support of organiza­ chairman and secretary of Sports Committee. the meeting. Osie Villeneuve, reeve of the Toronto Police Depart­ Donald H. MacIntosh of our memory failed us, so tions and individuals from . Dunvegan, will reign as every section of the county. The massed pipe bands Maxville, pointed out as the ment will demonstrate toss­ we went into our trusty ing the caber, putting the Queen of the Games. Ticket • A public meeting will be of various famed Canadian Games are being held in News files to satisfy our shot and throwing the sales in Kenyon had given curiosity. held soon. units and the piping and Maxville, central organiza­ dancing competitions open tion must come from there. 58-lb. weight. her a substantial lead. That meeting was set for Prime Minister W. L. Mac­ The men of Maxville had to anyone will be the main If the event is as successful At 4 p.m. the pipe band February 4th and our news kenzie King, Member for probably been talking up attractions \ult athletic con­ as hoped, some other com­ competitions will be held columns carried this ac­ Glengarry, would be pre­ the project for several tests are also planned and munity could organize it and the afternoon program count: sent to open the Games. At months before first mention these will be confined to another year and be as­ will close with the massed An executive and com­ least eight bands would be of Highland Games was residents of Prescott and sured full co-operation of bands. At 7 p.m., a big mittee representative of present. made in the News' issue of every section of Glengarry Russell and these United Maxville district. football game will pit play­ November 7, 1947. ers from east of Highway 34 And so the stage was set and with main direction Counties. Maxville is responsible A front-page item in­ against stars west of the for the first Glengarry from Maxville, is visualized It is thought many ex­ for three committees: highway. A big outdoor Highland Games. formed: ''Representatives by organizers of the mon­ Glengarrians from distant Grounds-Osie Villeneuve; of any interested groups ster Glengarry Highland points will make it a point Billeting and Catering-C. throughout Glengarry are Games to be held at to be home for the big event W. Hoople; Decorating-C. invited to meet at Maxville, Maxville next July 31st. and special trains could L. MacGregor. Saturday night, to discuss Meeting in the new High carry many from Montreal, It was decided admit­ the possibility of reviving School annex at Alexand­ Ottawa and other points. tance fee at the gate will be BEST WISHES the Highland Games which ria, Wednesday night, a Key men in the various 50 cents, with children of 12 from once were a big annual representative group of centres will be contacted as and under admitted free. event in this county. The county residents named a organizers of local groups. Membership tickets entit­ sponsors of the idea wish to Nominating Committee, The Nominating Commit­ ling the holder to three make the revival, probably which will select the execu­ tee is expected to brin_g in admissions, will be sold for in 1948, a truly county-wide tive for the big gathering. its slate of officers soon and $1.00 as soon as they can be auair. a meeting of the executive printed and distributed. • RIP• III The permanent President The announcement con­ and Secretary for 1948 will will then be held when W. In the March 12th issue tinued: " Mr. W. A. Mac­ be appointed by the spon­ A. MacPherson of St. were listed members of Pherson of St. Thomas, soring Maxville Chamber of Thomas, organizer, will be four committees, including who is organizer of the Commerce and the Kenyon present to discuss organiza­ representation from each ALEXANDRIA Caledonian Games at Em­ Agricultural Society. Com­ tion. municipality. bro each year, will be mittees will be selected by By late May six girls A Feb. 20th report listed present to advise on organ­ the Nominating Committee were entered in the contest izational matters. It will be bands which bad already for Queen of the Games. DRUG MART which includes three repre­ accepted or were expected, recalled Mr. MacPherson sentatives from each muni­ The title will go to the girl including those already judged the highland danc­ cipality: representing the municipal­ mentioned, the General Your One Stop Store ing classes at Williamstown Kenyon-Rev. D. A. ity in which the largest Motors band of Oshawa, Fair this fall." Kerr, Apple Hill; J. D. advance sale of tickets is "which boasts 19 pipers for all your Next issue brought the Maclean, Greenfield; D. made. The entrants: Alex­ and 11 drummers," the word that: D. McKinnon, Dunvegan. andria-Irene Macdonell, Detroit Pipe Band and the The Glengarry Highland Lochiel-Clifford Camp­ Lochiel - Heather Chis­ Brockville band. Games will be revived at bell, Dalkeith; Keith Mac­ holm, Cbarlottenburgh - HEAL TH and BEAUTY NEEDS Maxville next July 31st, if Peter Maclnnes of Max­ Sandra MacDonell, Max­ Millan, Lochiel; Douglas ville, was elected president present plans of an ambi­ McMillan, Alexandria. ville - Connie Kippen, Compliments of: tious group in that area of the organizing commit­ Kenyon Mora MacIntosh, Charlottenburgh: Cormic tee at a meeting in Max­ mature. The report con­ Macdonell, Green Valley; Lancaster-Georgina Sang­ Sam Sultan and Staff tinued: ville. John D. McRae will ster. L. Cameron Kennedy, Wil­ be secretary-treasurer and The Games would pos­ liamstown; W. McWhinnie, In June it was reported sibly give an opportunity Major Angus A. McDonald that members of the Glen­ Martin town. of Alexandria, will be chair­ for Glengarrians to see and · Lancaster: George Sang­ garry and District Highland hear massed pipe bands of man of the gathering. ster, Lancaster; D. A. Con­ Members of the various such famous units as the die, Bainsville; James Mac­ Toronto Scottish, the Ar­ committees met in Alex­ donell, Dalhousie Station. andria, March 3rd and gyle and Sutherland High­ Alexandria: Major A. A. landers of Hamilton, Mont­ selected chairmen for four McDonald, Rev. R. J. Mac­ committees which must be­ real's and the Donald, Arnold Weir. Cameron Highlanders of gin active work at once. Maxville: Peter Macln- Clarence MacGregor of

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,; The Glengarry News, Alexandria, Ont. Wednesday, July 27, 1983-Page S Lots to find at games

by Rod MacDonald ons we keep coming back chip vendor has been com­ Whoever heard of get­ every year." ing to the Games for eight ting tipsy on tipsy cake? years and, he says, it's like And where would you go Miller and his wife Sheila, to find Edinburgh Rock, who have been coming to a family gathering. eccles or irn-bru? the games for 25 years, "Everybody has a good Where else, of course, credit the games committee time," Schreiner says. "In - but the Glengarry Highland for its success. some other places there's Games in Maxville. always trouble when so Besides the many specta­ Even the occasional rain­ fall doesn't dampen the many people are gathered, tors who flock by the but not here." • thousands to the annual crowd's enthusiasm, Miller Highland Games, there are says, because there are lots Bernie Filliol, otherwise of places to find temporary also a handful of others who known as The Donut Man, attend this event each year. shelter. agrees that the games are • the biggest single event of These are the vendors And if all the activity and merchants. And, for whets your appetite, there the year. them, it's an opportunity to is no shortage of available Serving up miniature do­ mix business with pleasure. food. nuts and coffee, the vendor "It's a great time," says Like the Scottish Pantry, says it's hard to keep up the Jim Miller, owner of Og­ which specializes in tasty demand. ilvy's Highland House, who treats. "There's always a line­ has been coming to the up for coffee and donuts at I games for years. Owner Arlene Simpson says there is a large any time of the day and a .,. "There's a nice atmos­ lot of people stay up all phere about the Glengarry demand for eccles, which is at the Glengarry Highland night. It's non-stop," he Games. Games that's hard to pin­ a currant-filled pastry. says. point, perhaps because Other specialty items in­ But then, this isn't your CONGRATULATIONS there's more of a commun­ clude tipsy cake, a marin­ Night and day, there's usual, everyday affair. To The ity involvement," says Mil­ ated rum sponge cake, always something going on It's the best around. HIGHLAND GAMES ler, who attended at least irn-bru, a type of Scottish on eight sir;nilar events last soft drink and currant 36 Years Of Success year. square (or fly cemeteries, 0 0~Bi B as the Scots prefer to call B'===l "At other games it seems 'em). that the majority of people Congr~!:/ations THE SEWING BASKET are one-time visitors but in For the sweet tooth, i I Glengarry, all your rela­ there is also Edinbitrgh 48 Main St. S. Alexandria tives are there." Rock candy. 525-3067 Miller's shop is a family­ For those with more run affair. His wife, in fact m Best Wishes I conventional tastes, Ron is a former Glengarrian, Barton of Splendron Farms rn To The "' Audrey Macleod. Visitors turns out a steady stream of can expect to find an hamburgers, hot dogs and assortment of ladies kiltie soft drinks at his mobile skirts, clan crest jewellery, Bar-B-Q stand. He also ~ 36th Annual accessories, I offers full-course meals, books and imported Scot­ including breakfast. tish arts and crafts. Miller says this is the biggest "You have to be ready I Glengarry I You are event of the year, and sales when the people are throughout the two days there," Barton says. "We what are booming. sell hamburgers as fast as Highland Games you "If you get any sleep at we can make them." ~ I alJ on Friday night you're wear. lucky," he admits. "I think Barton, who has been coming for four years, has a 1 I've had about four hours Maxville':7u/l Service I staff of seven, including his i sleep in four years." Ian MacPherson, owner wife, Gloria, and sons w Department Store... I Create of the Scottish Shop, which Brent and Darren. Business specializes in and is so good, he says, that yourself. tartan ties and kilts, as well this year he plans to remain ICOLBOURNE'SI as clan jewellery, shares open throughout Friday Ehzabeth McCormick Miller's feelings about the night. W.l\1ain §t., 1':!axvill! r-ie==£ 7-28~0 I games. Another popular attrac­ "It's the best around as tion at the Games is far as everything goes," Herman Schreiner's chip MacPherson maintains. wagon, where spectators •'The crowds are great and gather for piping hot french the grounds are super. It's fries. .. definitely one of the reas- The controversial Ottawa

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The Olengarry News, Alexandria, Ont. fW 6-Wednaday, July 271 1983 Eighth year for Danski~

by Joanne Stevenson require special items only we are even set up," repeat his past success. people are in that kind of prompted the Danskins to Julie Danskin of the available at the Scottish explains Mrs. Danskin. mood," says Mrs. Danskin. display items with the Scottish Gift Shop in Max- Gift Shop. A member from The Highland Games As­ Orders are taken for Macleod tartan. Jim Campbell, president ville bas been setting up a an out-of-town pipe band sociation booth exclusively more expensive and spec­ Generally, Mrs. Danskin of the Highland Games - booth at the Highland may forget his and is sells every type of souvenir, ialized items such as clan sells "a little bit of every­ Association, tries to ensure Games for eight years and thankful to find the correct t-shirts, ashtrays, all wall crests. thing. I take a sample of the booths contain "some­ has been selling grand­ at Danskin's. stamped with the Games each. I stock lots of records thing related to Scottish One year a huge gather­ stand tickets for 12. However, the store closes logo. ing of the MacLeods and jewellery, as well." culture." 'Beyond this involvement, on the Saturday the Games The merchandise at the Mrs. Danskin acts as quart­ are held. A great favorite of the Danskin booth enjoys a ermaster of the Glengarry Then a concession booth previous Games included a Scottish flavor. Pipe Band, supervising ev­ is set up. fast-food concession from "People at the games ery aspect of their uni­ "We arrive at 6:30 in the Oshawa called ''The Frying don't want to spend a lot of • forms. morning. Often we will Scotsman." The menu fea­ A flurry of activity in the meet stragglers from the· tured such specialties as money. We usually stock BEST WISHES store precedes the actual night before. We're ready Scottish meat pies and fish lo~er-priced "fun" items from opening of the Games. to start selling around 9, and chips. Mr. Campbell like bumper stickers with Participants preparing for but people will start looking hopes owner Jimmy Har­ Scottish sayings. We sell their particular event often a'nd wanting to buy before rison will be returning to crazy things because Dance a big part of games

by Anna Marguet Mac­ Donald There will be about 200

dancers at the Highland I ,. Games this year. 1 Home of the

The figure varies each Handyman year from 150 upwards, but whatever the number, the audience can rest assured they are looking at as high a quality of dancing as can be MAXVILLE seen anywhere in the world. The late· Clarence Mac­ Gregor was the first field Home Centre secretary of the dancing competitions at the Games Maxville, Ont. 527-2025 and Alex MacCulloch and Jean Campbell have been co-chairpersons for the past number of years. cing has acted "~thout a Rae MacCulloch, pro­ title" at the Games since prietress and teacher in the about 30 years as general MacCulloch School of Dan- (Continued on Page 13)

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by Angaa H. McDonell the U.S. Army returned Four heavies of the Tor­ university circuit. About that time a Nova desired to toss a caber. He The origin of any High­ home from the war-tom onto Athletic Police team Joining Maurice of the Scotia teacher in Ottawa would drive up to Ken­ land Games' athletic feat­ battlefields of France, a attended the first Games, younger element was Carl named MacLean competed nedys and there on the ure, "Tossing the Caber," mammoth field day of thus assuring a demonstra­ Lagroix, a son of Martin­ and brought quite an expert front lawn he was groomed dates back at least six Highland Games was or- tion of class. But no one town's old sportsman Alex from Cape Breton, "Joe" by now the old master centuries to 1314. That was , ganized along Olympic lin­ knew of the dark horse Lagroix. Big Hughie "D" Chisholm. himself, Lloyd Kennedy. es and staged at Star Cross, the era of Scotland's Robert about to enter the fray­ MacDermid's son was an­ What a team I Harold - Devon, England. Bruce. It is recorded in Lloyd Kennedy. other from Martintown (his Williamstown, the home won the Highland Games France, Germany and Italy Two Glengarry veteran The overflow crowd threw first name escapes me now) of so many Glengarry caber crown four years out from the 1400's. athletes from the Forestry the program timing away plus Bill Montgomery and greats, was not to be of five. Three successively. forgotten. There was a The foregoing was relat­ Corps, they were beyond out of schedule. Hence it the Woods brothers. Chris Next year he was in Van­ must have been 6 o'clock Char-Lan student in no way ed to this writer by that the battle age, were champ­ Chisholm from St. Andrews couver and missed the ions that day. They were when the caber toss com­ was another. to be compared to "Big Games. The following year encyclopedia of Scottish Rory" MacLennan in size, heavy events, Douglas Fal­ Loch Garry's "Big Alex petitors entered the infield. he was home on holidays, •• Lloyd Kennedy was under The famed Apple Hill­ only in spirit and deter­ attended the Games and es. The legend by friend Macisaac" MacDonald and heavy pressure. He was to Strathmore brothers Dan mination. We refer to Har­ Doug of how the sport was Williamstown's "J. K." when the caber toss opened and Steve (Sam the Widow) old MacDonald. Harold was developed in Scotland is MacDonald. "Big Alex" challenge two of Toronto's he took off his coat, rolled Macdonell were represent­ no more than 5-10 and less worth repeating due to was declared the Caber finest, the cows were wait­ up his sleeves and without Steve's IOJI, logic. Toss champion of the world ing to be milked and by ed by Sam. than 180. But he keenly Continued on P e 13 ., and "J. K." the gold medal eight he must be dressed As Scotland abounds in winner of total points in and in goal for a Glengarry streams that run into count­ track and field. Her Maj­ Gardens lacrosse game. less lakes, the means of esty Queen Mary presented Well Lloyd's coolness is his bridging those waterways the pride of Loch Garry characteristic trademark. called for pioneer ingen­ with a gold watch . He was now at his best. He .. uity. To solve the problem a defeated all opposition and tree greater in length than During the 1920's, the won the Glengarry High­ the width of the stream depression 30's and World land Games' first caber toss would be felled and trim­ War II the only semblance championship. He received med. Then carried and of the once noted Glengarry a rousing ovation. And no tossed across from bank to athletic meets were inter­ doubt his proudest fan was bank. Thus a foot bridge high school field days. "Big Alex Macisaac" Mac­ was built. Then in 1948 there was Donald. • the renewal of those Scot­ The art of selecting suit­ tish sport events with the During something like 10 able trees and tossing the launching of the Glengarry years, Lloyd Kennedy won trunks became a challenge Highland Games. Tossing the caber toss. Strangely he to able young men. That the caber would be revived. didn't try to master the developed into a great And the two Glengarry "56" or any of the other attraction of skill and athletes who sparked the trophies. strength at community fuse of acclaim were the Lloyd Kennedy will tell gatherings. same " Big Alex Macisaac" you that it took him all of MacDonald and his protege three years to master the Now centuries later toss­ Lloyd Kennedy. timber. And he was gen­ ing the caber at worldwide At that time "Big Alex" erous with his time and Highland Games still was an aging veteran of the knowledge in teaching reigns supreme. And our 224th Forestry Battalion. younger and older "rook­ Glengarry Highland Games But he still retained an ies." rates among the North intense interest in the sport Herewith are a few of his lo ...... ,,., -~_ .-.,.. • , . American leaders. realm. Lloyd Kennedy was pupils recalled at random CAl[I n>smNG-Lloyd Kennedy strength in tossing the timber. This toss a sturdy young farm boy, a as we turn back the pages demonstrating technique, skill and won the 1954 championship. In the late 1700' s the six-footer at 200, a fine of time 36 years. Jim Weir cargo holds of sailing ships lacrosse goal keeper who was not only an able caber conveyed the meagre per­ didn't know , and still man he was quite at home sonal effects of our ancest­ doesn't, the taste of tobac­ with the shot put and ors on their voyage from co or liquor. especially as a captain of Glengarry, Scotland, to tug-of-war teams. And like Glengarry, Upper Canada. During the weeks pre­ ceding the Games, Lloyd Lloyd a fine lacrosse player. However, on their broad Hugh Allan McDonald de­ shoulders, figuratively Kennedy without any press copy spent available time monstrated that he could speaking, heritage tradi­ with "Big Alex" practising flip the timber at the tions were carried with the proper technique of Games as well as for pride and determination to Ontario Hydro. sustain in their new home­ picking up a caber, balance and the throw. He used a Another budding athlete land. Among those historic from Alexandria at that traits of music, song and 15-foot caber weighing about 90 pounds during this time was Maurice Sauve. dancing, athletics were pre­ Maurice found matters dominant. training course. Then gra­ dually used the heavier tougher wrestling a caber than real wrestling in the The Glengarry Highland standard. Games has proven the preservation of this heri­ tage to be genuinely true. 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That first revival of the streets carrying an un­ of dog-tired but happy highland dancers. Calls for food was good but there people realized that it was Glengarry Highland Games ending stream of cars, visitors to the Games. relief pipers were useless were just not enough out­ their very numbers which in 1948, was a wonderful buses and pedestrians. As It was the most success­ as they could not reach the lets to cope with the hungry contributed in large meas­ success as more than 20,- early as 10 o'clock that ful event in the history of stand. hordes who were eight ure to this state of affairs. 000 converged on Maxville. morning some three to four The music of the massed Glengarry from an attend­ The crowds on the track deep around the booths all But the unexpectedly large . thousand were already on ance standpoint but the through the day. pipe bands in late afternoon turnout posed problems in the Exhibition Grounds. By also forced the transfer of made all discomfort of the record crowd in itself pre­ track events, the weight­ crowd control, accommoda­ vented the day from being For thousands there was day a minor matter and the noon there were an estim­ throwing demonstrations, disappointment in their in­ tions and other fields. ated ten thousand and they an unqualified success. opinion of the great major­ tug-of-war and other at­ ability to get seating ac­ The report of that first kept coming. There were Jampacked in front of the ity is that never has there Games day in the News tractions to other parts of commodation or a better been a day to compare with still many visitors in the grandstand and in the the field while the pipe read in part: infield, the thousands pre­ view of the events but most it in Glengarry's history. village at midnight, when a bands had but a narrow The largest audience in big street dance was sent were pressing to get a wrr1oor m which to mano­ ~ ,,_ ,,_ ,, _,,_,,_,,_,,_,,_,,, the history of Glengarry­ brought to a reluctant halt. view of proceedings. As a euver. result judges and dancers more than 20,000-thrilled From almost every State to as fine a display of at the dancing platform Even the food ran short = of the Union and from all were completely hemmed in face of the unlooked for I massed piping skill as nine Canadian provinces = might be heard anywhere in and it was almost demand. A big Ottawa See You At The I came native sons of Glen­ impossible to get to the . catering firm had prepared on the globe, Saturday, at garry and many other visit­ I - Maxville, as the revival of stand. for between ten and fifteen - GLENGARRY i ors to swell the mighty With more than 100 thousand, but their sup­ the Glengarry Highland flood of humanity. The loud • Games came and went, pipers on the grounds, plies were exhausted early right into the record book of speaker system gave its Connie Kippen and •Angus in the afternoon. Though : Highland Games I a county already rich in hint of this wide represent­ D. McDonald were called extra food was rushed from great days . ation with its announce­ on to do yeoman service, Ottawa, they were again - i ments of people from Van­ piping almost all day for the sold out in the evening. The We are Alexandria's newest shop • It was a long, full day, couver, San Francisco and f j crowded with eventful mo­ other points seeking the Idealing with Video Cassette = ments. But the high point whereabouts of friends. came shortly before 6 p.m. Prime Minister Macken­ =Recorder Sales and Rentals and I when eight fine pipe bands zie King was there, as were Compliments which had been competing =Home Movie Rentals. the Hon. John Bracken and j for group honors, massed ... Mrs. Bracken, and Hon. together for the piping James G. Gardiner. of f' Our Energy Conservation section j grand finale. Before a wildly cheering grandstand The steady flow of in­ j carries everything from woodstoves = crowd a hundred pipers coming traffic in the early OTTAWA HOUSE = to hot water heater blanket and bowed to the will of happy afternoon forced a delay in I thousands, playing no less the arrival of the Prime Tavern & Lounge Minister who spent several = much more. 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Main St. South ALEXANDRIA Pap: 12-Wednaday, July 27, 1983 The Glengarry News, Alexandria, Ont. Piping, dancing have come a long way by Angu1 H. McDonell (four) to complete a early 1930's was box la­ Angus Cameron, Duncan Pipe Major John T. Mac­ Major Dave Danskin. Today, in Glengarry, our "Scotch Reel." But re­ crosse in Alexandria. The MacDonald, Donald and Kenzie and Charlie Bell pipe band and highland member those were the popularity of the game Gordon Kippen, James commuting from Ottawa to The rest is familiar his­ dancers are synonymous horse and buggy days of would attract upwards of (J .R.) MacNaughton, Peter conduct piping classes. tory recorded during the with Games' heavy events, travef until the mid 1920's. 1,500 to Alexandria on a Macinnes, Arnold Munro John Kerr instructed the past 10 years. Especially track and field entertain­ The first kilted pipe band Saturday night. Pipe Major and base drummer Paulie drummers. the ultimate being in the ment. This was not always I saw was in 1915 on Mill Angus D. (Katie) MacDon­ Lauzon. A second Scottish tour Parade of the Roses, Pasa­ true. Square when the 154th ald had a few young pipers This wave of enthusiasm was organized in 1972. So dena, Kennedy Centre, In our youth Glengarry Battalion assembled and as pupils and he thought it spread from Alexandria ac­ many joined the troup, 384 Washington and our own champions of the caber, 56 played farewell numbers on would be a great idea if his ross Loch Garry to Apple to be exact, that two Arts Centre, Ottawa. And and hammer were widely the eve of their departure novice group were dressed Hill where the Munro fam­ aircraft were required for the Glengarry Highland known. Include tug-of-war. overseas, World War One. in the old 59th Regiment ily organized their own the flight. This was a full Pipe Band and the MacCul­ In the matter of a pipe band They represented the kilt and entertain fans on band. The pipers were concert group, vocalists, loch dancers will be among there wasn't any to com­ United Counties. Our at­ Mill Square before a game, Sandy, Willie, Hughie (kill­ MacCulloch dancers and a the highlights of Friday,._ pare with our bands of the tention was focused on the between periods and back ed in World War Two), much larger pipe band in night's Tattoo and the day W­ 1980's. Highland dancers pipers I knew. In particular to the Square for a final Allan, Arnold and Glenn. numbers directed by Pipe of days, Saturday, July 30. were in the same class. next-of-kin Archie (H.W.) number. The lacrosse club George Stirling and Wal­ There were a few noted MacDonell, barely 18, and executive gave their full lace Munro were drum­ pipers and dancers Duncan MacKinnon. support. mers. throughout the county. In the 1920' s most of You could hardly expect As in World War One the They featured the enter­ those bandsmen, who re­ the Stewarts from Dun­ disruption of pipe bands tainment at socials, picnics turned, had had enough of vegan, John Alex and and dancers in the Glens and field days. And to pipes and rifles during "Red" Alex to come out of met the same fate in the emphasize that point a many months in the battle retirement so their places second World War. So program would be fortun­ fields of France. were filled with budding devastating was the results ate to have a half dozen The spark that lit the masters of the chanter. We that when the Glengarry pipers and enough dancers band revival fuse in the recall a few at random:' Highland Games were launched in 1948 we had no duty band. The SD&G Highlanders of Cornwall had to fill this important role. However, the eight bands present playing as one at the close that now famed number, "The Road to the Isles" received such acclaim that a Glengarry Pipe Band led the priority demands. There were trial and error years. Real success was lacking. Then as so often is written when a new manager takes over a team RESTAURANT -he turned matters &PUB around. This happened in 1967. Morlin Campbell accepted WELCOME leadership, assisted by John D. Macleod, on the basis that he had full PRIEST'S MILL control. He considered this offers three distinctive a vital step to right the styles of dining wrongs. Band members must at­ tend practise. Enjoy our ''COURTYARD 1ERRACE"' had to be returned. Dedica­ beside the soothing water/ali tion or else. 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The story of caber tossing. • • (Continued from Page 7) even a trial toss, again won acuse. took Sandilands under his Glengarry Cabers will be the championship. They infused new blood coaching wing. Sandilands, competing Saturday in the A period of mediocrity in the Glengarry Highland another strapping farm Heavy Events. We under­ crept into this feature of the Games. Ron MacDonell boy, progressed to the stand they will be joined by Games. To see the like of • won the caber crown. Dave stage where he cracked the heavies from Antigonish, Harold MacDonald walk on Harrington, Old Chelsea, barrier to the invitation Toronto area and possibly the field and come up a joined the growing brigade U.S. circuit during the Boston and Detroit. winner looked easy. Some and led the way with added winter Florida meets. And The foregoing is a re­ of equal strength and a few prestige. another young lad, William sume of Glengarry field fortified with you know (Fraserfield) Lang sipped history that was revived by what would desire to take Doug Fales was not to be the heady wine of success the Glengarry Highland part. What they didn't shunted aside by youth. last January when he fin­ Games in 1948. As long as . ealize was the required Neither was Dr. Senecal. ished second in the junior the present spirit prevails skill and technique. And Rod Macleod of the Glen U.S. class at Dunedin, Fla. many, many more chapters the danger of inflicting Nevis clan and Robin All the aforementioned will be added. serious injury to a bystand­ Thomson from Glen Falloch er or themselves. So a were adding competition judgment rule was enforc­ every time out. Then Don ed. Lloyd Kennedy's know- McDonald, Williamstown, . edge was put to work by not only challenged his his dis-allowing of any Cabers of Glengarry col­ competitor he considered leagues, he hosted the first lacking know-how. Thanksgiving meet at Wil­ The present era of real liamstown a couple of years ~ lass was the net result. ago. This balanced the Another farm boy, this time spring limbering up exer­ from Lochiel and quite a cises on the Dr. Senecal school football player, Ron grounds. STORE MacDonell, became more Ian Sandilands, William­ than a novice. He even stown, turned from football We Carry A Complete Line ventured forth to the Co- and hockey to the Heavy burg Games where he met Events course. Dave Har­ of another budding luminary, rington by this time rated John MacDonald from Syr- with the best U.S. heavies, MEN'S CLOTHING and FOOTWEAR

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Dance big part of games SEE YOU AT THE GAMES (Continued from Page 6) Australia. than three awards in com­ under and 16 and under to looker-after ot whatever Judges come from out­ petition, not necessarily a even out the competitors. needed to be done for the side the area, Toronto, and dancer who is just learning your friends at competitors. Hamilton and Montreal the dance. Once having won in the This takes in arranging mostly and the rules are open competition three Ltd. children in groups to pre­ followed under the Official To advance to another MacEwen Fuels category, three awards times, one can no longer go pare to go on stage, getting Board of Highland Danc- back and compete in a ·must be won in each stage them off again, helping · ing. lesser category. 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Main St., Maxville 527-2116 527-2175 .... ······'····· ...... >ye 14-Wcdncsday, July 27, 1983 The Glengury News, Alexandria, Ont. How the Highland Games were horn by Angus H. McDonell founded the Caledonia Bill" wholeheartedly ag­ share his lofty ambitions. of a Glengarry Highland The first Monday in The immigration of our Highland Games in La­ reed. He became instantly Again Peter made the right Games day. Thus the be­ August had become a civic ancestors, late 1700's, from chine. enthusiastic and promptly move. ginning of an historic era. holiday in Ontario. This Glengarry, Scotland and Some SO years ago, sim­ offered his lengthy organ­ Dr. Don Gamble, VS, On February 23, 1948, at date was obviously the what is now central New ilar Games were held in izing experience to assist in was a relatively new citizen a meeting in Maxville of the highlight of the summer York State, generally various Ontario cities and Glengarry promotional of Maxville. But already he local <;:hamber of Com­ holidays. Logic dictated speaking, was an arduous towns. Also in nearby Syra­ work. \ was recognized as a leader merce and the Kenyon that Saturday, August 6, voyage and trek through cuse, NY. That was a master stroke in his veterinary profes­ Agricultural Society, Peter preceding c1v1c holiday the Adirondack Mountains Due to the short travel by Peter Macinnes. The Monday, should be the sion, community projects, Macinnes outlined the ob­ to Glengarry, Upper Can­ distance to Lachine, the ideal day to hold the first one that lit the launching sport and the Kenyon Agri­ jective of staging a High- ada. Obviously only meagre Caledonia Games there at­ fuse was to follow. cultural Society. Dr. Gamb­ Glengarry Highland Gam­ personal effects were tracted many Glengarry ReturninJZ home to Max­ le has been long known to land Games day. There was es. brought to their new home­ patrons. And among those ville, Peter Macinnes knew quickly visualize the pos­ unanimous approval. Quite The next 36 years is land. was an enthusiastic, dedi­ he had to tell this Games' sibilities of any worthwhile logically, Peter Macinnes history and recorded in Most important, all those cated young piper, Peter story in a confidential way project. In retrospect, he was elected president. another column. adventurous families car­ (Donald) Macinnes, a farm · to someone who would readily agreed with the idea ried with them the heritage boy from near Greenfield. • of their forefathers relative Each year Peter Mac­ in particular to skilled Innes became more and Cover design craftsmen, education and more interested in High­ CONGRATULATIONS the love of clearing and land Games. The massed by Joanne Stevenson kom finds this favorable To The working the soil into valued bands drew his admiration The authentic look of the response "very edifying. It farmland. Also predom­ as you would expect of a cover design for this souv­ shows me that people ap­ • inant was to maintain the young piper. enir edition was achieved preciate quality things," he GLENGARRY beloved art of music, song, However, highland danc­ by close attention to detail. said. The artist, Yon van 1 highland dancing and ath­ ing, and for a very good He has been selling letics. reason, was also of great Berkom of Lochiel Town­ numbered art prints of the HIGHLAND During the first 100 years interest. ship, used photographs sketches. His latest venture of Glengarry's develop­ By this time Peter and from the files of The involves selling a printed GAMES ment the few communities his wife Gretta, a highland Glengarry News when text of a Ralph Connor and concessions occasional­ lass of the Kippen clan, drawing the pictures de­ on their ly held gatherings of neigh­ were the proud parents of a picting the Highland dan­ quote. Copies of this print bors and the entertainment dancing, medal winning cer, the pipers and the will be available from the 36th Anniversary featured pipe and violin daughter, Jean. And a caber toss. Glengarry Historical So­ music, Gaelic singing and niece, one of Canada's top Because Glengarrians are ciety booth at the Highland From The Management & Staff of the highland dancing. Lacrosse rated lady pipers, Connie so well-versed in their :Games. was still the Indians' game. Kippen. (She is today Mrs. Scottish heritage, explain­ Mr. van Berkom believes However, the able young Walter Blaney and secret­ ed the artist, it was impera­ these prints will be es­ ary of the Glengarry High­ ATLANTIC HOTEL men were becoming pro­ tive everything be correct. pecially popular with form­ land Games.) ficient in tossing the caber, Mr. Van Berkom used er Glengarrians returning Using a biblical term, throwing the hammers and Celtic script in printing the home for the Games week­ Behind C.N. Station 525-2084 and it came to pass that tug-of-war. two Gaelic sayings-"Ciad end. He understands the The seeds of the fore­ Peter Macinnes would ven­ mile failte" and "air do nostalgia and deep love the ture forth with his Jean to and the going traditions blossomed shlainte." A multilingual native Glengarrian, now compete at the Woodstock into full bloom growth to native of Holland, Yon van transplanted elsewhere, Games at Embro, in August usher in our second 100 Berkom is working to add feels for his home because GLEN MOTEL 1947. years of history. And it is Gaelic to his list of linguis­ they are the same feelings Again Bonnie Jean was a fitting to note that both tic accomplishments. that stir within him when­ Main St. North 525-3295 medal winner. (She is today Williamstown and Alex­ The red and white bord­ ever he returns to Holland. andria are on the threshold our Games' first lady as the ers are a mixture of broad of celebrating their an­ wife of president Jim and narrow stripes. niversaries. Campbell.) While Jean and " I tried not to copy any We say fitting because it her beaming mother Gretta one pattern, but rather to was in Williamstown and relaxed following the com­ giye a plaid look,'' said the Alexandria that the first petitions, Peter Macinnes artist. The intricate design, major field days were held sat in conversation, that with its borders and the bar sponsoring programs of likely included a stein or across the top, is reminis­ Congratu la lions piping, highland dancing two of nut brown ale, with cent of the entrance gates and athletic competitions in William "Old Bill" Mac­ to the Highland Games. To The track, field, tossing the Pherson. MacPherson was While Mr. van Berkom caber, the hammers and the perpetual organizer and admits he did not con­ tug-of-war. driving force of the Embro sciously attempt this effect, 36th Annual Church picnics through­ Games. he nonetheless agrees it out the county and other The chief subject discus­ does resemble the gate. associations such as Dtin­ sed related to the pos­ Since April, Mr. van vegan's Sons of Scotland sibility of staging a High­ Berkom has contributed to followed the same pattern. land Games day in Glen­ the newspaper a series of GLEN GARRY Glengarry was on its way. garry. The proposed project drawings depicting Glen­ So were Montreal's Scot­ was presented in such a garry scenes. His effort has tish Societies, only in great­ sincere and realistic way by been well-received by the er dimension. 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braid, added epaulets to add a dash of color to the drum carried prominently the shoulders, decorative tops. bears the name for all to panels surrounding the The kilt purses-the spor­ see. The drum section is a lower edges and embossed very impressive part of the buttons in silver and gold. rans, range from a plain leather pouch to ornate pipe band and young Across the chests of affairs with tassels and fur people especially listen in­ course would be worn the and varying fringe lengths tently to the different cross belt adorned with of horse hair. I hate them. beats. badges of historical sig­ The shoes are the most nificance and the heavy standard item of dress in all Who plays in pipe bands shawl would be secured at the bands-usually a black anyhow? From old-timers the shoulder with another oxford. with a good thick to the very young, mostly massive silver brooch. walking sole but some of men, although each year Impressive? I guess. the shoes sport silver buck­ there seems to be an All the bands do not wear les. increasing number of the these jackets of course. Check the bagpipes for fair sex, many nationalities Some are tweed, usually in contrast. Our own pipe and certainly many creeds. heather colors and again, band appeared spruced up If there be among you even in one band there may a couple of years ago when those who would like to tell be two types of jackets. it added white cords to me how little I know about In our own Glengarry contrast the black velvet band regalia, I will be glad Pipe Band, the girls wear bags. to hear from you. I'm no the Montrose jacket with Drums? Now here you expert and would like to lace jabot at the neckline get into the identification of know the names of some while the gents wear the the band without even books to become better OFFICIAL OPENING-Highland stand following the official opening. usual button - down - the asking, as the huge bass informed. Games massed bands in front of grand Photo courtesy of Angus H. McDonell -front style. Kilts. Ah now, we get into the variety. If you don't by Anna Margaret Mac­ Anyhow, to get on with their lives. know what a band's tartan CONGRATULATIONS Donald our game, let us consider The "toories," the little the style from head to toe is, ask. The wearer will be To The Got to talkin' with a porn-porn on the top of the proud to tell you. friend the other day about and we will begin to see hat may be a different color Kilts are supposed to be 36th ANNUAL .. the Highland Games and that the 1,000 pipers or so too. worn slightly above the we were wondering if there we saw marching en masse No matter how hot the knee. Since pipers come in is such a thing as any two who appeared to be so very GLENGARRY day there is something in tall and short and the bands coming to the big much alike are more dis­ the conditioning of a piper hemming and pressing of a annual dressed exactly similar than we thought at HIGHLAND GAMES that permits him to wear a kilt is a many-hour job, you alike. first glance. from Roger Massie and f amity heavy wool jacket and not will note that kilts hang at If you have time to spend Look at those hats! Lay­ even look warm, be it 90 many interesting levels. in between the presenta­ ers of ostrich plumes that degree weather. Even the socks of the tions of the grandiose spec­ add more than a foot in BROWN HOUSE The tailors of old must piper's outfits vary. At one tacle of the massed bands, height to some of the pipers have had a field day time they were painstaking­ you can play this little game and almost all of the pipe­ designing the band jackets ly knit to match or closely CORNER on your own-"Look and majors. Do you suppose a which I presume belonged resemble the kilt but more See." lady designed the orig­ originally to the military. and more we see plain solid ENERAL STORE Or send the kids on this inals? They took basic dark colors colors. These are garnished 347-2583 project for the day. The regular hats are not and festooned them with a bit with garter flashes to Walk around amid the quite so fancy-the round HWY. 34 AT KINGS ROAD bands scattered about the Balmoral tam and the peak­ grounds and take note of ed "Glengarry" that folds their dress. Talk to the flat. They differ though in bandspeople. Several have color, badge, rim-band and come across the breadth of - the cluster of Canada and the United feathers worn on one side. States, so they might wel­ One piper told me the come a friendly chat. Some hackle on their regimen~al of them might even be hat was originally white, aware of the historical . but after a battle many of significance behind certain the hats of the fallen pieces of apparel they comrades were scattered wear. Warning: Some about the ground, the white members of the band will feathers stained with blood. be "extremely" aware of The were then historical signifance. You changed to red in memory may get no farther. of those who had sacrificed

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