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Oor Wullie Bucket Trail charity auctions raise f1.3m More than 200 sculptures from the Scotland- Hospital Charity, and broke through the S1m mark wide Oor Wul1ie Bucket Trail have raised more than for the total raised across the week. f.l.29m at an auction for three children's charities. The star of the night was Metal Oor Wullie, Hand-painted designed by Jason themed sculptures of the Patterson, which stafied a cartoon character had bidding war and ended in been displayed in locations a winning bid of f.25,000. including Dundee, Aber- Other big earners deen, Glasgow, were Buzzin' designed by Edinburgh, and Invemess. Bronwyn Gilgallon which The most paid for a fetched f16,000 and Oor single sculpture was Teacake which athacted a t25,000 for Metal Oor winning bid off15,000. Wullie, al intricate metal- One of the biggest work design. cheers was for Scouts The fina1 auction took place on Friday at Scotland, who managed to win back their Scout Oor Glasgow's Kelvingrove At Gallery. Wullie after a crowdfunding campaign raised cash to It broke the record for the week's auctions, rais- bid on the statue. ing a total of f419,500 for the Glasgow Children's Earlier in the week, the Dundee auction raised Continued on page 31 The Scottish Grocer' The Scottish Qrocer (founded l-cq7) is a supplier of specialtg foods, beverages and candies made in Scotland. A[[ orders are shipped frovvt Charlotte NC. BNFT readers! You will get BNFT readers! You will get {O7o off your merchandise from The Scottish Grocer if you will include T.BNFT2O2O'with your order. Poge 2 Beth s Newfangled Fanily Tree Novamber 2019 Section B GLASGOW SCOTLAND Glasgow City Chambers' Staircase The oinate structure is part of a building boasting more marble than the Vatican. Many people in Glasgow, Scotland, pass Giasgow's City Chambers were designed the impressive City Chambers building every by William Young, who won the bid amid a day with no idea ofthe magnificent opulence competition between 125 entries. The build- awaiting inside. ing was completed in 1888 Step inside the stately and opened by Queen structure, and you'll realize Victoria. the phrase "more marble than Know BeforeYou Go the Vatican" is no exaggera- The Ciry Chambers are tion. The Scottish building has not typically open to the even been used as a stand-in public, but they have free for the Vatican in films. 45-minute tours twice a day The City Chambers also at l0:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. boast Westem Europe's largest marble stair- Tours are filled on a first-come, first-served case. The three omate levels were built using basis and can fit groups of up to 25 people. Carrara marble imported from Italy. With thanks to Atlas Obscura! Beth's Newfongled Fomily Tree Novamber 2019 Section B Poga 3 Che e/6n o%honail Association of America lf you are a Macneil or _any of the following "Sept Names" -" O'n D'thainig thu." 'then you have found the clan Remember the men from whom you have been searching for. you have come, The Glan Macneil President: Kenneth McNeil, 3920 N. St. Joseoh Ave.. Evansville. lN 47720-1203 <mckennypam. 1 203@hotmail. com> * * * Macneil * Mcniel Niell McGougan * * * MacNeil * McNiel O'Neal McGrail * * * Macniel * l/Tcneill O'Neil McGraill * * * MacNiel * McNeill O'Niel Mcgrail * * * Macneill " Mcneal O'Neill Mcgraill * * MacNeill * McNeale Oneil " McGugan * * * MacNeillie * McNeilage Oneill Macgugan * Macneal * Mcneilage n Nelson * McGuigan * * " MacNeal McNelly Neilson ...and * * * Macneale * Mcnelly Nielson Mcguigan * * MacNeilage * McNeally MacGougan * * " Macneilage Mcneally Macgougan * * MacNelly * Neil Macgrail * * Macnelly * Neal MacGugan * MacNeally * Neall . Macgugan * * " Macneally Neale MacGuigan * Mcneil * Neill * Macguigan * McNeil * Niel * McGougan Betty Lou Nels on Bell. He died on March \1,2019 at the age of 93. Sinclair, 88, of Hoover, Ala- Don manied Alice Ingwersen in Toledo, Ohio, bama, passed away Sunday, on October 25, 1947 and they had three children, September 22, 2019. David. Barbara. and Richard. She is survived by 3 Alice died in 1995, and Don later married daughters: Diane (Larry) Geraldine Ferguson on May 2,1998. Stewart, Argo, AL; Kathy Don was a member of the U.S. Naval Reserve (Karl) Geesey, Mt Juliet, for 17 years and served on active duty during WWII TN; and Janet (Mike) and the Korean War. Hindman, Jacksonville, AL; He was a former member of Courl Street United 6 adoring grandchildren and Methodist Church and member of First Presby.terian 5 great grandchildren. Church in Flint. Born in Chisago County, Mimesota, the child Don was a Registered Professional Engineer in of Swedish immigrant parents, Betty manied herAir the State of Ohio and a member of the Society of Force sweetheafi, spending their early years ofmar- Automotive Engineers for over 50 years. riage in his native Texas. He was active in the Masonic Fraternity serving After moving to Birmingham they enj oyed 53 as Master of Grand Blanc Lodge #571 F & AM, High years ofmarriage before his death. Betty lived a won- Priest of Washington Chapter #15 RAM, Master of derfu1 life being homemaker to her daughters. She Flint Council #56 RSM, Commander of Genesee generously shared her Swedish heritage and passion Valley Commandery #15, Govemor ofFlint York Rite for music, arl, and needle work with others. College #5, Knight ofthe Purple Cross ofthe Sover- She was a member of the Clan Sinclair and The eign College of North America, Member of Priory Kingdome of Raknar. #22 Knights of the York Cross of Honor, Member of In order for there to be time for the family to St. Marlin Conclave Knights of the Red Cross of gather, visitation with the family will be in the Constantine, and a member of the AncientAccepted chapel of Bluff Park United Methodist Church, Scottish Rite. Hoover, Alabama, on Saturday, October 26, with the Don was very active in Boy Scouts. He was a Memorial Service to follow at 2:00 PM. scout in Toledo, Ohio, a Scoutmaster ofTroop 238 In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to B.S.A in Grand Blanc, and he also served as Camp- the Salvation Army in her memory. ing chairman of the Tall Pine Council Arrowhead District. His hobby was family genealogy, and he pub- Donald L. Bell was born in Toledo, Ohio, on May 17 , 1925 the son of Lloyd and Sarah (Bunell) Continued on page 29 Beth's Newfongled Fomily Tree November 2Ol9 Section BPage5 IrIIr I I I r t\ IrL r.t\ Ir, I ftE ULIIN^t\ UIIEUUTI^t\ sllf'.!FTv Y--?I-II 'S WJyleDftnenm! Royal is my Race! Fdilte! The Clan Gregor Society is a growing organisation with membership throughout the world. lt's most active objectives are to extend the links of kinship and friendship between MacGregors, wherever they may be, and to provide a focal point for all members of the Clan and interested visitors who wish to learn more of our noble past. Sir Malcolm MacGregor of MacGregor 7th Baronet of Lanrick and Balquidder 24th Chief of Glan Gregor Clan Gregor L3S For membership, has rFI contact: Great Lakes, vr 120 Wicksford Glen New England, Sandy Springs, Pacific GA 30350 Northwest, Ms. lshbelMcGregor, ^ Western Secretary United States 5 Alloa Road CAMBUS by Alloa and Clackmannanshire Southeast FKlO 2NT Chapters Scotland The first ever universitv-level lectureship in Gaelic Studies in America has been launched The Scottish Gaelic Foundation of America is ideal place to house such a lectureship, and hope now starting the lectureship at the University of North to be successfi;I injustifying and firnding an endowed Carolina (UNC), with funding coming from Scottish Chair of Scottish Gaelic at UNC." Heritage USA. Dr Mary Floyd-Wi1son, the new head of the Rev Dr Douglas Kel1y, President of Scottish Departmentof English and Comparative Literature, Heritage USA, said: "The Carolinas were home to said: "We are enthusiastic about bringing a scholar the largest Gaelic-speaking communities outside of and teacher to the deparlment who can expand our Scotland for generations knowledge of Scottish and people of Highland Gaelic Studies ald who ancestry still make up a inspires students to pur- large segment of the sue their own connec- region's population. tions with this literary "This is an ideal history. time to foster scholar- "The funding ofthe ship about the Gaelic Visiting Lectureship is a legacy of the Carolinas major step towards our and North America as a ultimate goal of endow- whole in the academy. ing a full Chair in Scot- "This donation tish Gaelic Studies. from SHUSA fulfills its "It will enable us to commitment to serving build confidence in our the Scottish-American initiative with the broader community by ensuring community, bridging fac- the recognition of this ulty and administration at important cultural the university level with legacy." the public. He added: "I was "In recognition of keenly aware of my the vital support given by Scottish Highland heri- Scottish Heritage USA, tage when I was a stu- Tales and Tunes of the Scottish Highland being the Visiting Lectureship dent at UNC and had al- played at the University of North Carolina. will have the official title, ways wanted to see "the SHUSA Visiting Gaelic taught there. -Lectureship in Scottish Gaelic Studies at UNC." 'Now, I may live to see that happen." ..Professor Robert Dunbar, Chair of Celtic at the Dr Charles MacQuarrie, President of Urras University ofEdinburgh, has greeted the move, say- Gdidhlig nan Stditean Aonaichte/GaelicUSA, said: ing: "We are greatly encouraged to see that students 'We thank SHUSA for their commitment to enabling at Norlh Carolina will be able to connect with an the study of Scottish Gaelic language and culture in important and sadly neglected part ofthe heritage of the United States.