The Pibroch Official Journal of The St. Andrew’s Society of Baltimore standrewsbaltimore.org August - September 2010 * Volume 204 Issue 5 * Stuart Blair Editor Memorial Day Independence Day Parade Submitted by: Al Schudel and Bud Howe July 3, 2010 Submitted by Bud Howe The show up time was 1 PM for the troops for the 2PM ceremonies; the weather was clear and not too hot. We As the dawn mist cleared, with the heat and humidity were in the khaki shirt uniform and only a few marchers dissipated from the earlier part of the week, we were were not in complete uniform. I don’t think that any of the ready to march in the Towson Independence Day audience noticed. However, the Colonel did. It just goes Parade. to show you “don’t try to fool the Colonel”. Prior to the parade Colonel Schudel put us through six We had 18 men show up and they really did a good job practice sessions of right wheels even though we only according to Colonel Al Schudel. Thank the higher had to perform three in the parade. power that the main speaker was very short in his address. By the time that he got his chance to speak the The parade marshals placed us where we have never temperature and humidity had gotten into the less than been before in the lineup, the first wave the fourth unit. bearable level. After we finished at the Korean War The ETC began our march at about 11am, as we were Memorial we then paraded over to the memorial service followed by the Kilte Band of York. We marched through for the USMC 11th Engineers Reserve Battalion the Towson streets singing “Scots Wa' Hae' " and remembrance of their members that were lost in the shouting “Freedom.” When we finished, we were greeted Korean War. with hotdogs, beer and ice cream provided by our hosts the Towson American Legion. After the ceremonies were over we marched off at the trail to Al Schudel’s car to put the flags, guns and sword The turnout by the members was great we had 27 lads in the Schudel vehicle. We then were treated to a repast including our youngest marcher Scott Hinson’s son of much needed refreshment in the form of cold beer. Tommy. With the ETC this year were a large number of Our piper Ed McFarland got us on & off of the first time marchers, younger society lads. The ole lads ceremonial areas with his excellent piping. Believe it or “Matured Scots” really appreciated the new and younger not we started out with no practice. Al must be slipping marchers’ participation. I would list the names of these or somewhat understanding that we old guys were young lads, but have resisted since I may miss starting to melt due to the heat. someone. Also among the marchers were banner carriers Sargie Hopefully next year this program will start in the morning Woodward (Joe Woodward’s wife), Angelia Hinson and around 10 AM before the sun reaches its zenith. I am Heather Hinson (Scott Hinson’s wife and daughter sure that the politicos can get there earlier than 2PM. respectively), and Kathryn Schudel (Mike Schudel’s daughter and Al Schudel’s granddaughter). We cannot thank these ladies enough for their participation. SPECIAL NOTE: We thank the Towson American Legion, for their hospitality and the pipe bands’ concert after the parade. The Legion does a great service for the marchers and their families. The Legion is having a Crab Feast on Sunday September 19; Participation in this event would be a good way for all of us to thank the Legion for their continued and past hospitality on parade day. Details on “Men in Kilts” insert. President’s Wee Word 2010 Past Presidents’ Heritage Scholarship Announcement Fellow members it is good to see more of you, our members, participating in The Benevolence Committee is pleased to announce the the events we hold to 2010 – 2011 winners of scholarships from the Past celebrate our common Presidents’ Heritage Scholarship Fund: heritage and all things Scottish. If you see an Cody A. MacPherson of Abingdon, MD will receive event on the calendar that $1,000 toward his freshman year tuition and fees at may be of interest come Mercy University, Macon, GA where he plans to out and participate. If your pursue a course of studies in business and psychology. not sure about it call the Cody is a 2010 graduate of St. Paul’s School in chairman and discuss how Brooklandville, MD where he captained the varsity you can help or participate. football and lacrosse teams. His grandfather, Robert John MacPherson had been a member of the Society in Speaking of events we have several coming up over the prior years. next few months. All are good events, come out; bring Katelyn A. Gordon of Pylesville, MD will receive $500 your family with you. We have the William Wallace memorial in honor of the great Scottish patriot who toward her freshman year tuition and fees at Brigham instilled the idea, concepts and desire for freedom in all Young University, Provo, UT where she plans to Scot’s. This will be followed by the Nesbit cemetery pursue a course of studies in international relations. remembrance at which we recall the founders of our Katelyn is a 2010 graduate of North Harford High School Society and remember those of our membership and in Pylesville, MD where she was a member of the loved ones that have left our presence on this earth. National Honor Society and President of the Orchestra. She is a descendant of Alexander Gordon, M.D. who There is a Kirkin at the St. Andrew’s Christian was born in 1806 and was a physician in Glasgow, Community Church, our own Rev. Ernest Smart will be Scotland, Ireland, and York County, PA. officiating the service and blessing the Tartans. Right Thomas W. Harroll of Parkville, MD will receive $500 after Labor Day there is the Society Picnic being chaired by Scott Hinson, this is a great time to get to know other toward his freshman year tuition and fees at Towson members, celebrate out heritage and let the families get University, Towson, MD where he plans to pursue a to know each other. Support Scott and his committee, course of studies in accounting or teaching. Tom is a come out and have a grand time with all the other 2010 honors graduate of Loyola Blakefield in Towson, members’ families. MD. His father, Chief Thomas Harroll, Sr., USN, is a member of the Society. Speaking of events look for other articles in this issue concerning the Korean War Memorial event, the 4th of Congratulations and best wishes to each of these recent July Parade, the Kirkin at St. Anne’s in Annapolis. high school graduates as they each work to attain their These where all good events, consider coming out next personal career goals. year and participating you will not regret getting involved. Remember this is your Society, come out, get involved, To help the Foundation enrich our Past Presidents’ call a chairman, participate in an event, and get involved Heritage Scholarship Fund to assist future high school with a committee. If you are not sure where to start graduates, all members and friends of the Society are contact a board member or myself, we will find an encouraged to make tax-deductible charitable activity for you to participate. Take part in something contributions to the St. Andrew’s Society of Baltimore and receive the full benefits of your membership. I hope Foundation, earmarked for the Past Presidents’ Heritage to see you out in the near future. Scholarship Fund. Bequests and/or current gifts of cash, marketable securities, and other marketable assets are accepted and encouraged. Please contact Herbert S. Greg Scott Glasby, III, Treasurer, SASBF, for additional information: (410) 437-0848, or [email protected]. 52nd President - 2 - The Almoner’s Report Montrose, Scotland . Rev. Dr. George Gray Toole Birthplace of Alexander Nisbet Born in Montrose, Scotland, July 26, 1777, Alexander Nisbet was to leave his birth place at the age of 7 to come to the U. S. and in 1831 become SASB 3rd "A faithful friend president. is the medicine of life." During the 18th century, Nisbet’s birthplace, Montrose Scottish Proverb was a major smuggling centre. It profited from the slave trade but only for a brief time. The wealth accrued by trade was substantial. Wealthy merchants in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries dominated the town and built their houses gable to gable. Hence We Scots have long placed a high value on Montrosians have inherited the sobriquet, "gable- friendship. I see that exemplified in the St. enders". Andrew's Society meetings and gatherings. The sentiment of the Scottish proverb quoted Samuel Johnson made a tour of the town on his visit to above is parallel to the statement in the Book of Scotland in the 1770s. He said of it: Proverbs 17:22, where we read, "A cheerful heart is a good medicine, but a downcast spirit dries up the "...we travelled on to Montrose, which we surveyed in bones." It seems to me that cherished friendships the morning and found it well-built, airy, and clean. The provide the cheer we need for our overall health. town house is a handsome fabrick with a portico. We This month we again extend our friendship to then went to view the English chapel, and found it a small church, clean to a degree unknown in any other William K.