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Summer 2011 VOL 45, NO 3

who, in the opinion of the Board, have From the Desk of the President provided exceptional service to the Soci- ety. Details of the event can be found on pipe bands and military bands from this Page 2 in this newsletter. side of the pond, including Canada, and one pipe band from . Bob.

Over the weekend of May 7 and 8, we Robert B. Wallace, President were in Woodland, California for the 135 th Sacramento Valley Scottish Games & Festival. We were saddened earlier in Ciad Mile Fàilte! the day to learn of the passing of Clan Welcome to the CWSW. Wallace Society's Laurie Isdell following a lengthy battle with cancer. Our condo- On behalf of Ian Francis Wallace of lences to her husband, Dan Isdell, and that Ilk, 35th Chief of Clan Wallace, all who knew Laurie. Everyone will miss the President and Board of Directors her radiant smile. welcome the individuals listed below to the fellowship of our Society. On Thursday, May 12th, we left the RV Fàilte! Park in Redwood City and traveled to

Carmel Valley in northern California to NEW LIFE MEMBERS attend my daughter Deanna's wedding ceremony and marriage to Eric Berger Debbi Wallace Parker, CO

CWS President Bob & Mrs. Lois Wallace. on Saturday, May 15th. Late in July we will be en route to Scot- NEW ANNUAL MEMBERS It amazes at times just how quickly ninety days can come and go! Our third land for a visit of about three weeks. John A. Wallace Ortonville, MI Given the timing of that visit we will be newsletter this year is almost ready. Hugh Scanlen Ft. Davis, TX in Aberdeen for the Wallace 700 cere- April found us in Las Vegas for the mony, assisting the Lord Provost in plac- Jean Van Nest Helotes, TX games at Floyd Lamb Park, marking the ing the wreath at the statue of Sir Wil- Christopher D. Wallace San Antonio, TX first time a Clan Wallace tent has been liam Wallace on July 30th. Our last visit onsite in five years. Despite being to Aberdeen in 2005 found some fifty of William Wallace San Antonio, TX placed in a relatively remote section of us participating in this annual event. Christopher Wailes San Antonio, TX the park, a number of visitors were Should you have plans to be in Aber- happy to see Clan Wallace represented deen at the end of July or beginning of Jeremy Wallace San Antonio, TX

again. This year's event had more clan August, depending on the timing each Jane Grim Duffy McMinnville, OR tents, and what appeared to be a larger year, consider being a part of this cele- number of visitors over two days than Andrew Beach Maze McMinnville, OR bration that honors one of Scotland's what we saw last year. Surprising us at outstanding historic figures. James B. Coffey Winston-Salem, NC this year's games were John T. and Debbie Wallace, conveners from Alberta, As you visit and Scot- Frank Randall Charlotte, NC Canada, who had traveled to Las Vegas tish festivals this year, you will find Wal- for an extended weekend. They will be lace conveners displaying flyers on the hosting many of us at next year's Gath- Gathering next year in Calgary and Can- ering in Calgary, Alberta. more, Alberta. Following our visit of last The submission deadline year, we are looking forward to that for the next edition will be That April weekend included a military event. Additional details will be forth- tattoo-style performance on Friday and coming in future newsletters as Bill and Saturday evenings at UNLV's Thomas August 24, 2011 his committee finalizes them. and Mack Center. Combining both Scot- tish and American history into this event Finally, congratulations to Past President E-mail your information to John R. Wallace, who was recently pre- made for a most enjoyable evening for [email protected] those who attended, featuring several sented with Society's Lifetime Achieve- ment Award. The LAA is given to those PAGE 2 THE GUARDIAN SUMMER 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: Capt. John R. Wallace

pioned several Wallace- and Scottish- significant projects in Scotland, Can- ada, and the United States. One high- light of his efforts was his work with the Rejuvenation of the Wallace Yew Tree in Elderslie, Scotland in 2005. He has traveled several times to Scotland at his own expense to investigate possible projects for the Society. ♦ Championed and coordinated a major By-Laws change that created an An- nual Membership category, discount for seniors, and implemented an in- crease in the Life and Council Mem- bership donations that were realistic and consistent with other clan socie- ties. These changes were made to stabilize the finances of the Society and prevent the annual erosion of its financial base. ♦ Traveled extensively at his own ex- pense throughout the United States, Canada, and Scotland representing Clan Wallace and “Waving the Flag” for the Society. In his three years as President, he visited over 36 locations in 13 states to attend Scottish games, festivals, funerals, gatherings, din- ners, speeches, Sir William Wallace Executive VP Lawrence Slight presents Capt. John R. Wallace with his LAA Award and Quaich. commemorations, and other special events. The President and Board of Directors are approval, which has received over pleased to announce that the high honor $25,000 in contributions to date. John ♦ Assisted the Special Projects Director of Life Achievement Award has been was the first contributor and first to in writing a series of Handbooks to presented to Council Member and Past- attain the highest reward, "The Circle guide the Board Members in their President Capt. John R. Wallace (USCG of Sir William Wallace." responsibilities, and ensure the work- Ret.). ♦ load would be evenly shared with all Established and implemented the 11 members of the Board. John has served twelve years on the Clan Awards Program, which consists of Wallace Society - Worldwide Board of three levels of major awards to recog- In addition to his strong leadership and Directors; three years in the late 1980’s; nize good works conducted by Society many contributions to the Society, John and nine years from 2001 through 2010. Members on behalf of the Society and has been a leader and contributing mem- He served as Executive Vice President for its members. He also developed a ber of the Scottish community wherever two years, and President of the Society series of Certificates to be presented he resided. He is a Past President of the from 2004 through 2006. Significant to qualifying Conveners, Directors, Virginia-Carolina Scottish Society of Dan- contributions during John’s presidency Advisors, and Members. ville, VA; the Scottish Society of Rich- include: mond, VA; and the Saint Andrews Soci- ♦ Authored the Recognition Manual and ety of Tidewater, VA. ♦ Established and designed a pewter prepared the Job Description to guide President's Medallion to be worn by the administration of the Rewards and In January 2005, John was honored at a all who have served as President of Awards Programs. John continues to Saint Andrews dinner as Tidewater’s the Society. serve as the Recognition Chairperson “Scot of the Year 2004” for his many contributions to the Scottish community ♦ for these programs. Established and implemented the worldwide. He has also been a Fellow of Rewards Program to encourage mem- ♦ Served as Chair of the Major Interna- the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland bers to make voluntary donations to tional Projects Committee from 2005 since 2003. At the Burns Dinner held in strengthen the Society’s financial po- through 2010. With the assistance of Charleston in January 2010, John was sition, and provide funding to achieve other Board Members and Society installed onto the Board of the Scottish the missions and goals prescribed in Advisors, John identified, researched, Society of Charleston as a Director. the CWSW Charter. He has served as documented, coordinated, and cham- Chairman of this program since its (continued on page 3) PAGE 3 THE GUARDIAN SUMMER 2011

Convener’s Corner Book Review : « Le cri de la Liberté »

By Jean R. Wallace Currently, her fourth book is entitled William News flash from Wallace : le cri de la lib- Texas! Marcus Jim erté (William Wallace: Wallace has semi- the Cry of Liberty), was retired and has re- published in March 2009 cruited Frank Leslie by Breton publishing as a new Convener house, Éditions Yoran- to help him at some Embanner. The work of the games. Mar- explores the life, deeds cus’s brother, Wayne and death of the immor- Wallace, has retired tal Sir William Wallace, from Convening, and he has recruited the 13th century national Deidre Prince to take his place. We en- hero and Scottish patriot. courage all Wallaces going to the festivals in Texas to please welcome them and While written in French, thank them for taking on these jobs. the Ms. Balti has ex- French author Béatrice Balti challenges popular misconceptions on pressed her sincere de- As we conveners get older, we should the life and times of William Wallace. The book is available from sire that her novel will be consider trying to find someone who can publisher Éditions Yoran-Embanner (ISBN 978-2-914855-54-9). translated into English in replace us when it gets time for us to order to obtain a wider appeal. Mel Gib- step down, for whatever reason. If you By Tom E.S. Wallace son’s 1995 blockbuster “Braveheart” has find someone interested, invite them co- certainly created mass public awareness convene with you so you can mentor I was delighted when the CWS Board of of the life and times of Sir William Wal- them; and so they get to know the Directors asked me to review a French- lace as well as generating a great deal of games circuit, basics of welcoming visi- language biographical novel on the life interest in the Scottish Wars for Inde- tors, content of flyers, and meet the peo- and times of Sir William Wallace. I was pendence at the turn of the 14 th century. ple associated with the festival, etc. We pleased to discover that Béatrice Balti’s are losing some of our games this year so present 270-page offering is an easy In final analysis, Le cri de la liberté is a we will be looking for new ones in our read; it is logical and coherent, and fine addition to the present bibliography surrounding states to see if time and draws upon multiple sources and tradi- that chronicle the exploits and relevance travel will allow. Sadly, many games tions in order to present a well-balanced of Wallace. Béatrice Balti is contributing have also been cancelled around the view of Scotland’s national hero. to the universal appeal of William Wal- country due to the economy. Please be Béatrice Balti was born in Nérac (France), lace. She presents his story as an arche- sure to report these to the Society so that between Bordeaux and Toulouse, where typal tale that is sure to inspire a new we can communicate the information. she also studied business and foreign appreciation for Scottish heritage and for William Wallace in the francophone Do not forget to post the Calgary flyer in languages before a career business. world. your tents on next years gathering. During her time in Paris, she studied his- When the Newsletter comes out with all tory at La Sorbonne (Paris) and at the In the context of a Celtic cultural awak- the final information, be sure to have École des Hautes Études, specializing in ening in Brittany, a new generation will some of those handy for members who medieval heresies. Later in life she re- have the opportunity to learn about “The may want to attend. As always, have fun turned to Toulouse and, after several Guardian of Scotland.” and let me know if there is anything that trips to Andalusia, she started her re- Price: Euro €18.00/US $25.85/UK ₤15.83 you require. Good luck out there! search for the first of her historic novels, namely Zeyda, servante de l’Alhambra .

(Continued from page 2) ning Committees that conducted the Wil- Society affairs, a devoted contributor to liamsburg VA, Gathering, and the Estes all things Wallace and all things Scottish, John has served as a heritage convener/ Park (Colorado) Gathering. In addition, and a strong supporter of the Society’s co–convener for CWSW for most of his John has assisted in the planning and missions and goals. Without doubt, John 23 member years at many venues in implementation of several others. Robert Wallace is most deserving of the Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Lifetime Achievement Award. During the 2005 Gathering in Scotland, Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana, and Florida. Captain John led the contingent of 52 He continues to convene at many Scot- Wallaces to several monuments and Wal- tish festivals across the southeastern lace-significant areas, while participating United States, tirelessly and effortlessly. in the Wallace 700 events commemorat- He has attended all six of our Interna- ing the life of Sir William Wallace. John tional Gatherings, and was on the plan- has been an exceptional leader in all PAGE 4 THE GUARDIAN SUMMER 2011 Memorial to Scottish Immigration to be Unveiled in Philadelphia

By R. Wayne Jones The monument will be located in a profes- sionally landscaped setting between Chest- In April 2009, the Clan Wallace Society - nut and Sansom Streets, Philadelphia, near Worldwide made a donation in the amount the site of the Tun Tavern where the St. of $2,000.00 to the St. Andrew’s Society of Andrew's Society of Philadelphia was Philadelphia, PA, to assist them in develop- founded in 1747. ing and building a monument to memorial- ize the difficult work, hardships, courage, Moreover, the Monument will be adjacent and contributions made by Scottish immi- to the existing Irish monument. The site grants who came to America and became has been designed by renowned landscape farmers, frontiersmen, architects, bankers, architect Laurie Dewar Olin, who is of soldiers, and statesmen. Scottish descent, and the setting will in- clude Scottish plants together with stand- T h e ing stones and a cairn intended to reflect dedica- the ancient Celtic heritage of Scots and to tion of acknowledge the many contributions made t h i s by the community of donors. monu- m e n t The full dedication of the memorial (not was to just the ground-breaking) will be held on h a v e St. Andrew’s Day, Wednesday, November t a k e n 30, 2011. place on The monument shows a Scottish family led Novem- by the patriarch of the family or clan with ber 30, his faithful Scottish deerhound. His son, 2 0 1 0 . who arrived in advance of the rest of the Due to An artist’s conceptualization of the Scottish Me- family, is already dressed as a frontiers- inclem- morial Monument that is scheduled to be un- man, ready for his new life in America. e n t veiled on St. Andrew’s Day, November 30, 2011. Sculptor Terry Jones, creator of this Along with his wife and children, and the weather, The bronze monument will stand on pedestal of magnificent monument to Scottish many other immigrants, they set forth to t h i s pink Manitoba granite. pioneers in North America. develop the frontier. presen- tation did not take place. Since the project Many Scottish settlers came to improve all drawn to this country to add their indi- is still in progress this delay was appropri- their lot in life, as has been the case with vidual contributions to building a new and ate. so many of our proud citizens. Many left great nation. Scotland after the failed rebellions of 1685, At a meeting of the St. Andrew’s Society of All CWSW members in the area are en- 1715, and 1745, or as a result of the high- Baltimore, MD, on May 12, 2011, John couraged to attend the presentation. Keep land clearances and of famines of the later McDonald, Jr., the Past-President of the watch on the CWS website clanwal- 1700’s and early 1800’s. All of these indi- St. Andrew’s Society of Philadelphia, gave lace.org , for further announcements and viduals had one thing in common, beyond a presentation on the progress of the pro- confirmation of the dedication date. their Scottish origin and roots. They were ject. It has been a work in progress for the last seven years. The bronze figures are almost complete. First, each figure has a Styrofoam arma- ture carved and then clay is overlaid (up to a thousand pounds each.) Then wax is covered over the entire clay figure, and the figure is cut into sections and bronze is cast using the lost wax method. The sec- tions of each figure are then brazed back together and finished. Next, a ferrous ox- ide patina is applied and then waxed. The artist expects that the wax and patina will last about five to seven years before it will be redone for maintenance. Funds in the amount of $740,000.00 have already been raised, and they expect the project to be completed for $780,000.00. This will include the funds to maintain the memorial Five bronze figures will form the Scottish Memorial Monument, a project spearheaded by the St. for perpetuity. Andrew’s Society of Philadelphia. The “laird” will stand 11 feet tall from foot to bonnet’s feather. PAGE 5 THE GUARDIAN SUMMER 2011 Celebrating National Day and Scots-Irish Heritage Month

By Marcia Harper One of the last things that President Bush did while in office was to declare April 6 th National Tartan Day. North Carolina, along with several other states, has passed a bill to make the month of April “Scots-Irish Heritage Month.” One of the many ways we choose to celebrate it is to do display windows in the local library. Here are just two exam- ples of what Russ and Marcia Harper did for the Hemphill Library in Greensboro, NC. The displays were there all month, and it gave us the opportunity to share our heri- tage and culture with other folks. Check with your local Librarian months in advance to secure a display space during the month of April next year. Contact your local Congressman to find out if your state has designated April as A simple display in your public library can do much toward raising awareness of Scots-Irish Heri- Scots-Irish Heritage Month. If not, talk tage Month each April. Many libraries welcome cultural displays as a way to better connect to their with, or write to your Congressman about communities. Marcia Harper put together this collection at the Hemphill Library in Greensboro, NC. how to get that accomplished. What’s In A Name: the Origins of “Wallace”

Submitted by Wayne Jones 3. That it came from a word or words Walas, Wales, Waless, Walleys, Wallyis, meaning "stranger." Wallys, Wallas, Waleng, Waless, Wallaise, did not always exist in Scotland 4. That it was English in origin. Wallis, Walens, Walensen, Walans, — as a matter of fact, their use almost 5. That it was Saxon in origin. Walense, Walensis, Wallensis, Walace, and coincides with the Norman Conquest in 6. That it was Norman/French in origin. Wallace. 1066. Genealogist George F. Black con- 7. That it was derived from a Celtic tribe tended that "The use of fixed surnames or John Patrick Crichton-Stuart, 3rd Marquess of Hebrew extraction. descriptive names appears to have com- of Bute (1847-1900), in tracing forms of 8. That it was from Volcae, a tribe in menced in France about the year 1000, the spelling of the name through Celtic, North Gaul. and such names were introduced into Scot- Teutonic, Latin, French, and Welsh origins, land through the Normans a little over one came up with these variations: hundred years later, though the custom of Although Wallace is its own with no Gallois, Galles, Galli, Gallia, Gaul, Gweddol, using them was by no means common for other associated families, there are many and Gadhel. many years afterward." spellings of the name. Following is a list of the various spellings of the name Wallace This is just one example of Wallace history William Stewart, in his metrical vernacular through the centuries. that is available in The Clan Wallace, 3rd version of The by Hec- Edition , one of books on the family of Wal- tor Boece, says that at a general council For a time, there were some unusual spell- lace published by the Clan Wallace Society. held at Forfar in 1061 during the reign of ings of the name: A description of all Society books available Malcolm Ceannmor (1057-1093 A.D.) the Gales, Galeis, Galleins, Galeys, Galles, Gal- for purchase can be found at latter directed his chief subjects, after the leius, Galeius, Uallas, Vallance, Vallibus, www.clanwallace.org. custom of other nations, to adapt sur- Valensi, Valace, Vallace, Vallas, Valles, Val- names from their territorial possessions. After clicking on the Clan Wallace Crest, leyis, and Valeyns. click on the Society Books Link. The link In descending order of probability (though By the 13th century and subsequently the contains a summary of the books and order some combination of them could well be family name was variously written: information. the case), the following are the theories of the origin of the name: Wal’, Walys, Walays, Wallays, Wallang, Please remember, all proceeds from the Walais, Waleis, Walleis, Waces, Waless, sale of books go to support the goals, mis- 1. That it referred to a Strathclyde Briton. Walency, Wallass, Walensi, Waleyss, sions and projects of the Clan Wallace Soci- 2. That it referred to a Welshman. Waleys, Walois, Walles, Wallayis, Walleyis, ety—Worldwide. PAGE 6 THE GUARDIAN SUMMER 2011 News From the Games and Festivals

These games are held at the Mint Hill Park in Mint Hill, North Carolina. We had seven Wallaces join us for the parade of . Once again the Wallaces led the way onto the parade field.

The entertainment included the Mint Hill Pipe Band, and the musical group Glen- garry Bhoys. The games included heavy athletics, Bonnie knees competition, border collies, and children’s events.

As Honored Clan, Clan Wallace had the privilege of selecting best clan tent. Frank Randal, Russ and Marcia Harper were among the judges. They selected Clan Nesbitt/Nisbett Society of North America for that award and Teri Roberts of Clan Nesbitt/Nisbet was awarded a trophy for “Best Clan Tent.”

Thanks to all that came out and enjoyed the day with us. Special thanks goes to Megan Painter for stamping all of the chil- dren’s passports. Our thanks to Sue Waller and Frank Randall for providing Sue’s L to R: Marcia, Marie Wallace, Russ, Rebecca Wallace Hamill, Stephen Wallace and Dina, and Judy award winning shortbread that was shared Wallace Moore (who, incidentally, is sporting a Nova Scotia Tartan visor). with everyone that stopped by the tent.

Laurel Hill Scottish Games athletics, and the athletes broke both ca- Submitted by Marcia Harper ber poles during the caber toss. Vendors included Blackman Pottery, and two other The Laurel Hill Scottish Games (VA) was vendors selling polished stone jewelry, and held on April 23, 2011. Due to the cool wind chimes. For the children (and adults) and overcast weather, there were only there was the Infinity Acres Petting Zoo, four clan tents participating and Clan Wal- Rob Herbst, a Falconer, and a lady doing lace was one of them. Other participants face painting. The food was provided by a included the J.E.B. Stuart Birthplace and local Bar-B-Que, a vendor selling fried Trust, Patrick County Genealogical Society, apple pies, and Lumpy's Ice-cream. Patrick County Historical Society, Reynolds This is the smallest game we do, but just Weaving Society. Russ and Marcia Harper as important as any other. We feel like hosted the Clan Wallace tent. traveling preachers getting the word of the These games are held at the birthplace of Scots out to the masses so that they may Jeb Stuart, the Confederate General. The understand more about who they are and crowd was small but steady all day. In where they came from. spite of the inclement weather, lots of folks came by the tent. Many wanted in- formation about how the local (Cherokee) Mint Hill Scottish Games Indians and Scots were connected. Submitted by Marcia Harper

The parade of tartans was held at noon. The Mint Hill Scottish Games (NC) was held It was late in the day when the rest of our on May 7, 2011. A perfect day for a Scot- special “Wallace friends” showed up - Judy tish games, sunny skies and gentle breezes Wallace Moore, Rebecca Wallace Hamill, was the weather of the day. There were Stephen Wallace and dog Dina, and Marie ten clan tents participating and Clan Wal- Wallace . lace was the Honored Clan. Russ and Marcia Harper hosted the Clan Wallace The entertainment included the Triad Proudly displaying the Gold Medal and crystal Highlanders Pipe Band, and the musical tent, along with their Granddaughter serving tray, Sue Waller took 1st Place for the group, Celthix. The games included heavy Megan Painter. "Traditional Shortbread” competition.

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tish Country Highland Dancing and Irish Dancing, Border Col- lies, and Children events. A special Military Appreciation cere- mony was held to honor all current military and former military for their ser- vice. We owe a great debt of grati- tude to these men and women who have selflessly put Smiles, everyone! Russ and Marcia Harper with Bill and Marion Phillips their lives on the line to ensure our freedom. SAMS. Post 1775,

of the Triad Community, wishes to thank Triad Highland Games them in a public way and honor them as Submitted by Marcia Harper they have honored us. Glen Wolfe and Wayne Jones at Bridgeport

The Triad Highland Games (NC) was held Wallace had two duties to perform as Hon- on April 30, 2011. The sunny skies and ored Clan. The first was to judge the We had one new member, Jim Coffey to warm weather resulted in eighteen clan shortbread competition. Aaron and Dr. join Clan Wallace. Welcome, Jim! Frank tents participating, and Clan Wallace was Erin Byrd were our judges in the Non- Randall renewed his membership to Clan the Honored Clan. Other participants in- Traditional and Traditional shortbread. Wallace. Thanks Frank. And thanks to all cluded the SAMS (Scottish American Mili- One of our members, Sue Waller, wife of that came out and enjoyed the day with tary Society) Scottish Tartan Museum, Frank Randall, came in first in the Tradi- us. We can’t do this without you! tional Shortbread. Sue was awarded a Council of Scottish Clans and Societies and Bridgeport Scottish Festival the Scottish Cultural Organization of Trian- medal and a glass-serving tray for her Submitted by R. Wayne Jones gle (SCOT). Russ and Marcia Harper award winning shortbread (see Page 6). hosted the Clan Wallace tent. As Honored Congratulations to all of the winners! On May 7th, the 10th Annual Scottish Festi- Clan we wanted to do something special, The second duty of the day was to judge val and Celtic Gathering was held at the so we provided a lunch of ham, turkey, Best Clan Tent. Frank Randall and Aaron City Park in Bridgeport WV. The event and potato salad, fresh fruit, and desserts and Dr. Erin Byrd were our judges. They activities began on Friday with a Ceilidh. including Key Lime pound cake and cinna- selected the Society The festival was held on Saturday, and mon rolls for all Wallace clan members and International for that award. Don Waugh Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans was held on Sunday their guests. of Clan Montgomery was awarded a knife morning at the First Presbyterian Church in

for Best Clan Tent. Clarksburg, WV. These games are held at the Bryan Park in Greensboro, North Carolina. They have Saturday was met with good old Scottish had a two-year absence due to the econ- weather, cloudy and scattered showers. omy, but the crowd came this year and However, this did not deter attendance. was steady all day. Our special guests The festival committee does an excellent from Canada, Dorothy and Norman Knight, job of getting young folks involved, and were unable to attend. Bill and Marion this year they outnumbered adults. The Phillips from Florida and Aaron and Dr. clans stamped many passports so young- Erin Byrd from Raleigh, NC came to spend sters could turn them in for rewards. The the day with us. festival also provided them an opportunity to experience what the heavy athletics are The parade of tartans was held at noon like by having them participate in a mock and Clan Wallace led the way. We are not Highland games using lighter likenesses of normally at the front of the line but I could actual equipment. get used to that. Entertainment included Alasdair Fraser and The entertainment included the Triad Natalie Haas, The Rogues, the WV High- Highlanders Pipe Band, Jamestown Pipe land Dancers, and Rathkeltair, the best Celt and Drum, and the musical group, Rath- -Rock group as voted by the Celtic MP3s keltair. The games included heavy athlet- Music Magazine annual audience pool; and, ics, and the Lassie games, Bonnie knees of course, everybody's favorite, the Scot- competition, Battle Ax Competition, Short- tish Heavy Athletic events. bread Competition, Tartan Tea Tent, Scot- Arron Byrd and Dr. Erin Byrd at Triad HG & SF. PAGE 8 THE GUARDIAN SUMMER 2011

This year the festival conducted the West Virginia Pipe Band Championship. There was also Bagpipe band, solo bagpipe, and highland dance competition. There was also an excellent Scottish breed dog exhibit and herding demonstrations wherein the dogs rounded up sheep and ducks. There certainly was a diverse variety of entertainment and something for everyone to enjoy. Life member Glen Wolfe and Mary Jo Hutchinson joined Wallace in the Parade of Clans and provided company at the Clan tent.

Bethabara Highland Games Submitted by Marcia Harper

The Bethabara Highland Games was held The Triad Highlanders Pipe Band warming up at the Bethabara Games in Winston-Salem, NC. on May 14, 2011. A perfect Scottish day, overcast skies and a light rain on and off all saved the best for last as the Wallaces After the games a cook-out was held at the day. There were 15 clan tents participat- were the last to take the field and the larg- home of Russ and Marcia Harper as a ing, and at the end of the day, Clan Wal- est clan marching. "thank you" for all who came out and en- lace won Best Clan Tent. This is the second joyed the day with us, especially Frank year in a row that Clan Wallace has been The entertainment included the Triad High- Randall and Sue Waller, Aaron Harper, and selected for this honor. Russ and Marcia landers Pipe Band, Jamestown Pipes and Kim and Bella Fragola. Harper hosted the Clan Wallace tent. Drum, NC State Pipe Band, Rogue Brigade Drum Corps, The Fiddle and Bow Society. These games are held at Historic Betha- 135th Sacramento Valley bara Park in Winston-Salem, North Caro- The Bethabara Games included heavy ath- Scottish Games & Festival lina. The Highland Games at Historic Beth- letics, children’s Highland games competi- Submitted by Bob Wallace abara Park are held to pay respect to the tion, Children’s colonial games and storytel- heritage of the early Scots and Scots-Irish ling, and Border collie demonstrations. The The Caledonian Club of Sacramento hosted pioneers who helped and guided the Mora- vendors included Lady Susan’s Shortbread, its 135 th Sacramento Valley Scottish Games vians in their settlement of the Wachovia Near and Far Scottish, Peter Blum, Tin- & Festival over the weekend of May 7 and tract. smith, Renaissance Iron, Rose Crag History 8, at the Yolo County Fairgrounds in - of Family Names, Scottish Leather, The land, California. Warm weather welcomed a These games are free and open for the Heelan Hound, Kelpie Pottery, Carolina large number of attendees on Saturday. A enjoyment of the public. We had seven Celt, Lumpy’s Ice Cream, Celtic Traditions, cold front overnight cooled both the tem- Wallaces in the parade of Tartans. They and Cameron British Food. perature and attendance on Sunday. Clan Wallace Society was represented with two tents at the games. Kay and Russ Cayler hosted the official Wallace tent in the Glen of the Clans, and Lois and Bob Wallace brought their tent to provide addi- tional space for those who wanted to sit and talk for a spell. On Saturday we were delighted to find Jan Wallace of Marysville, California, attending, and Penny Wallace of Berry Creek, Califor- nia. Jan's grandson, Logan, and great grandson, Lee led the Saturday Wallace contingent in the March of the Clans. One carried the Sir William Wallace replica sword and the other, the Wallace banner, the same banner that we had carried when we marched in Aberdeen, Scotland in 2005. Logan Wallace Wurm (left) and Lee Ander Foster (right) lead the Clan Wallace contingent at the Sacramento is always fabulous fun! Sacramento Valley Highland Games on May 7, 2011. President Bob Wallace follows closely behind. PAGE 9 THE GUARDIAN SUMMER 2011

MSG John F. Baker, wearing the Medal of Honor received for conspicuous gallantry. 2nd Marine Division Band were a welcome addition at the Greenville (SC) Scottish Games.

Greenville Scottish Games Congressional Medal of Honor, Silver Star, Submitted by Marcia Harper Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart during his illustrious military service. The Greenville Scottish Games (SC) was It was an honor to meet him and the men held on May 28, 2011. Bright sunny skies who escorted him around. We thank him and humid weather greeted the 32 clan for all that he did for our country. tents participating, and Clan Wallace was The parade of tartans was held at 10:30 among them. Other participants included a.m. after the opening ceremonies. For the SAMS (Scottish American Military Soci- the first time this year Clan Wallace was ety) Scottish Tartan Museum, Council of not the last in line. We were followed by Scottish Clans and Societies and Wardlaw and Clan Wood. Culture and St. Andrew’s Society of Upper South Carolina. Russ and Marcia Harper The entertainment included the Celtic hosted the Clan Wallace tent. bands “Barley Juice” and “Rathkeltair” along with 14 pipe bands that were in the These games are held at Furman Univer- Piping and Drum Major competition. The sity in Greenville, South Carolina. Chief Games included heavy athletics with our Emeritus of the Games, Malcolm Ian Sin- own William ‘Billy’ Wallace competing, and clair, the Earl of Caithness, was on hand British Car Show, Scottish Country High- for the games. The downtown parade land Dancing and Irish Dancing, Border held on Friday night was canceled due to Collies, and Children events. heavy thunder storms moving through the area. The Honored Clan for the Greenville Games was . Their 24th Clan This years’ game had the added theme of Chief, Sir Malcolm MacGregor, was able to Heavy athletics competitor Billy Wallace a tribute to our Military Heroes. One of join them. With all of the volcanic ash readies for competition in the Clan Wallace the highlights of the tribute was the Royal falling in Scotland, he had to drive himself compound at the Greenville Scottish Games. Highland Fusiliers just recently returned to London to catch a plane from Afghanistan. The Fusiliers (Princess to South Carolina. Sir Mal- Margaret’s Own Glasgow and Ayrshire colm came by the Wallace Regiment) was a regular Scottish Division, tent to say hello and to in- and abbreviated as ‘The RHF’. The regi- vite us to the next clan gath- ment was formed on January 20, 1959 by ering in Scotland in 2014. the then amalgamation of the Royal Scots We had a wonderful time Fusiliers, with Highland Light Infantry (City visiting with Sir Malcolm of Glasgow Regiment). MacGregor. The 2nd Marine Division Band was also Frank Randall and wife Sue part of the Tribute to our Military Heroes. Waller, and Trish Wallace During opening ceremonies Medal of joined us for the day. Our Honor Recipient MSG John F. Baker, Jr. thanks to all that came out (USA Retired) was honored for his service and enjoy the day with us. Recently returned from Afghanistan, special visitors to Greenville in the Army where he was stationed in were the Princess Margaret’s Own Glasgow and Ayrshire Regi- Vietnam. M.Sgt. Baker was awarded the ment (a.k.a. the Royal Highland Fusiliers, or RHF). PAGE 10 THE GUARDIAN SUMMER 2011 Brave-Hearth: From Celtic Kitchens

By Lisa Donant The following two recipes are personal favorites. As we move into the summer, I encourage you to try them. Remember, though, to practice mod- The 2012 Clan Wallace eration in all things. International Gathering at Sweet to beat the heat… Calgary & Canmore, Alberta Margarita Ice Cream ½ cup Lime Juice Plans for the 7 th Society Gathering are 2 Tbsp. Tequila moving along as expected. A limited 3 Tbsp. Orange Liqueur not need ripening (softening before serv- number of rooms have been reserved in 1 ¼ cups Confectioners Sugar ing), as it will not freeze too hard and Calgary for Thursday 30 Aug 2012 through 2 cups Heavy Cream melts quickly. Perfect when served with a Sunday 2 September 2012. The Gathering Pour the limejuice, tequila and orange slice of pound cake. committee is exploring programs that liqueur into a bowl and stir in the pow- might be offered on Friday 31 Aug, and Bailey’s Irish Ice Cream Pie dered sugar to dissolve. Add the cream commercial group transportation to/from and then softly whip until thick and 1½ cups Chocolate Wafer Cookie Crumbs Canmore for their Sunday games. Since smooth but not stiff. ¼ cup Sugar the host Hotel has two bars for socializing, 3 Tbsp. Butter, melted there will not be a Society hospitality suite. Spoon mixture into an airtight container ½ cup Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur and freeze overnight. This ice cream does The committee anticipates publishing the 2 Tbsp. Cream de Cacao (or Kahlua) final agenda and sign up sheets concur- 1 Qt. Vanilla Ice Cream rent with the Spring 2012 issue of The 1 jar Hot Fudge Sauce Guardian. If you want to receive Hotel, Optional: additional chocolate wafer Gathering and other pertinent information, cookie crumbs, chopped nuts, whipped send your full name(s), ages if youth, ad- cream dress, phone number and email address and mail to: Combine cookie crumbs, sugar and butter and press into a 9” pie plate. Mix liqueurs Lisa Donant, CWSW Treasurer into the slightly softened ice cream. 7454 Plum Rose Court Spoon mixture into the crust and spread Mechanicsville, VA 23111 evenly. Cover with cling wrap and re- E-mail to [email protected] freeze. Optionally served with warmed hot fudge sauce and/or additional choco- Respondents will be placed on a Priority late cookie crumbs and chopped nuts, and List for the Gathering and will be provided whipped cream. Delicious! with all required information for atten- dance, which will be mailed early in 2012. A Changing-of-the-Guard in Texas Address any questions to Lisa Donant, [email protected] - (804) 730-5580; or The San Antonio Games were held April 1st—3rd, 2011 Bill Wallace, [email protected] - with surprisingly excellent weather. There were five people (541) 633-7685. who signed up as Annual Members and one annual re- newal. We look forward to seeing you in the Rockies of Alberta in 2012! Pictured at left are veteran convener William Wayne Wal- lace and new convener Deidre Prince. Deidre lives in Hous- ton and is currently planning on covering the San Antonio and Houston games. Wayne is giving her his tent and most convening materials. Visitors who visited the tent included members Lance Wallace of Houston and Mike Wallace of Canyon Lake. Several visitors took materials and applica- tion forms with them. These games are actually held in Helotes, a San Antonio suburb. The site is well shaded and compact enough that it is easy to move between clans, and the vendor and performance areas are permanent with adequate seating. The flag of the Province of Alberta. PAGE 11 THE GUARDIAN SUMMER 2011 The Flowers of the Forest KEY CWSW

CONTACTS Laurie Isdell The Clan Wallace Society Worldwide is Office of the President deeply saddened by the passing of Clan Robert B. (Bob) Wallace Wallace Society Lifetime Member Laurie 1500 Riverpark Parkway Isdell on April 29, 2011. Dayton, NV 89403 Tel: 775-671-0149 Laurie had been courageously battling [email protected] breast cancer for the past five years. Lau-

rie is survived by her husband Dan. Executive Dan and Laurie were very active conven- Vice President ing Clan Wallace Society tents at games Lawrence Slight and festivals across central California. 470 Wooded Crossing Circle A celebration of Laurie's life was held at St. Augustine, FL 32084 the Sacramento Valley Scottish Games & [email protected] Festival in Woodland, CA, on Saturday, May 7, 2011. Secretary She will be profoundly missed. Donna Kay Wallace 4 Bay Hill Lane Laguna Vista, TX 78578 [email protected]

CWS Rewards Program: Quarterly Update Content Editor (Pro Tem) By John R. Wallace, Past President Circle of the Knight and Council Mem- R. Wayne Jones ber Russell Harper of Lewisville, NC, [email protected] Since the last newsletter, we have received made an additional contribution in May several additional donations from our 2011 of $134.60, thus boosting his total Layout Editor members. Congratulations go to our new- giving to $1,234.60. est Member of the Circle of the Thistle: (Pro Tem) President Robert Bruce Wallace and the Tom E.S. Wallace Board of Directors of the Clan Wallace [email protected] Society Worldwide extend a hearty thanks and well done to these loyal and dedicated Conveners' Affairs contributors for their energetic and loyal Jean R. Wallace support of our Society and its important 3005 Ridge Pass Road programs. Further, they encourage all Little Rock, AR 72227 members to consider joining the ranks of Tel: 501-227-7116 those who give. You can participate by [email protected] contacting: The Circle of the Thistle Membership Chair Thomas H. Wallace (LM) John R. Wallace, Chairman CWSW Rewards Program Charles M. Wallace of Brevard, North Carolina 110 Azalea Drive 3464 N. Beechwood Dr

Walterboro, SC 29488-2605 Macon, GA 31210 Tom's recent donation of $150.00 to the Tel: (843) 782-4480 Tel: 478-471-7489 Program qualifies him for this entry level E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Circle Reward and is sincerely appreciated by the CWSW Board of Directors. Webmaster The funds from this program are utilized Jim “Bowie” Wallace During this period donations have also principally by the Board to accomplish the been received from several other CWSW goals and missions of the Society as set Bowie, MD 20720 [email protected] Members and their generous contributions forth in our bylaws and documents of in- are listed herein: corporation. As always, all donations to www. the CWS Rewards Program are tax- An additional donation of $134.61 was exempt. received in May 2011 from Circle of the clanwallace. Knight and Council Member Marcia Pro Liberate, Harper of Lewisville, NC , bringing her org total giving to $1,834.61. Capt. John R. Wallace PAGE 12 THE GUARDIAN SUMMER 2011 About Those Scottish : What You Really Ought to Know...

By Dr. John V. Richardson, Jr. colors. I suppose it’s up to you as to the choice, unless your clan society is really Tartans as we know them today are not picky or you are in a band and you have that old when it comes to tradition. The to conform. The sett’s pattern is con- first registered sett or tartan pattern for a trolled by thread count established by the only dates to 1822, when George IV World Register folks. visited Edinburgh (see the Scottish Tartans World Register). That’s right; William What should one cost? That depends Wallace would not upon your gender and your sporran (i.e., have worn one like pocket book). A man’s kilt can require up we see today. to 8 yards of wool, so it’s going to be more expensive. The front apron can be So what’s the old- matched in the back (more expensive) or est? District tartans, not and the pleats can be deep or not probably, which (less expensive). The work can be by indicate a geo- hand or machine (less expensive). In graphical region to short, roughly $150.00 to $1,000.00, or which the clan was even much more if you want to add the attached. Regimen- Brogues shoes, socks and flashes, sgian tal tartans, such as dhub (pronounced as “skeen-DOO”, mean- the so-called Gov- ing black knife), kilt pin, shirt, Prince Char- ernment or Black lie jacket, cap, badge, etc. Watch, were the first and only legal [References: “Kilts,” Encyclopedia Britan- ones, in a sense. nica (1910-1911), and the Scottish Tartan And there are also World Register]. royal tartans and The “fheile mòr” clan chief’s tartans. (great kilt), was tradi- Let’s not forget King George IV (above) unleashed the rage for tional Highland attire corporate tartans the “breacan fheile” (small kilt) during his until the middle like the University “jaunt” to Scotland in August 1822, the style of decade of the of California, River- which has remained largely unchanged since. 18th century. side’s tartan. Ok, so they aren’t old enough for you; well, weavers’ efforts in the past 20 years at- how about the so-called Shepherd's tempting to imagine what natural dyes Check, a 1700-year-old undyed dark would look like—yes, the more muted brown and light brown/green wool color of the so- “tartan,” made from the wool of Soay called Ancient sheep found near Falkirk, Scotland? and so, An- Mostly, we can date many tartans in the cient is newer pattern books from Wilson's of Bannock- than Modern, burn (circa 1819). Otherwise, we can see if you follow tartans in old portraits such as a 1631 the logic. Re- German woodcut. production What about all those patterns? Ah, you tries to use mean Ancient, Modern, Reproduction, Permanent pleats distinguish natural vegeta- Weathered, or Hunting? Ancient and Mod- the modern kilt from its ble dyes to get The Prince Charlie and the modern kilt: today’s ern are the same patterns, usually just the pre-Victorian counterparts. more authentic standard for formal Scottish national attire.

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