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http://www.grandprioryofthescots.org/ Newsletter Jan 2013 Vol. 1 Issue 1. The Supreme Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem

This Issue is Dedicated to: “SMOTJ 2011-2012” in Retrospect...

INVESTITURE – SCOTLAND 2013 - By Dame Patricia Tennyson, Bell , GCTJ, GMTJ, Executive Officer – Grand Bailiwick

BALGONIE CASTLE – AUGUST 5, 2013 RSVP to H. E. Dame Patricia Tennyson Bell, CGTJ, Every four years since 1997, H. E. Chev. Raymond GMTJ, by April 30, 2013 if you plan on attending either the Morris, GCTJ, our Grand Prior, has held an investiture at Investiture and dinner, Balgonie Castle, Fife, Scotland. August 5, 2013, is the or just the Investiture, next scheduled visit. and let her know how many will be in your The ceremony will take place at 3:30 p.m. and will be party. The cut off followed by dinner in the Great Hall at 6:00 p.m. Dress is number is 45 for both formal and mantles are required in order to participate in the chapel and the the procession. great Hall. There is a daily train service from Waverly Station in

Edinburgh to Markinch, but I don’t know the actual time, except in the past it did arrive in Markinch at about 2:00 2984 Siskiyou Blvd. p.m. Travel time driving from Edinburgh to Markinch is Medford, OR 97504 about 30 minutes if there is no construction. You should 541-690-1871 really allow at least an hour if you are driving from either dublincol- Perth or Edinburgh. [email protected] Dinner arrangements will be served by a local caterer, which means the cost will be somewhat less than four years ago. Wine is not included in this amount, but you Please do not hesi- tate to call Patricia if can purchase red and/or white wine from the caterer at the H. E. Dame Patricia Tennyson Bell, dinner if you so wish. The menu is as follows: you have any ques- CGTJ, GMTJ, tions.

Potato Leek Soup ptb: 12/07/12 Angus Beef Steak Pie Roast Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables In this issue... Banoffee Pie & Cream Investiture - Scotland - Dame Patricia Bell COTJ,GMTJ Tea/Coffee Minnesota Investiture - Priory of St. Columba The Grand Bailiwick of the Scots - Privy Council The price is $35.00 per person. If you would like a Legacy of Honor - Chev.Edward G. Ries, KTJ vegetarian entrée, please let me know. 2012 Convent - Priory of St. Columba The chapel is 14th century and the only difference be- Stuart & Kelly marriage announcement tween that time and now, is the placement of pews. It is Investiture - Priory of Robert the Bruce well worth a visit and our Grand Prior, his lady and their Calendar - Priory of Robert the Bruce son are very gracious hosts. The Devil and Dundee - Chev. Todd Wilkinson KCTJ Editors Column The Victor The Supreme Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem Page 2

A Minnesota Investiture - 2012 by the Priory of St. Columba

The 2012 Investiture for the Priory of St. Columba had its’ be- sumed! Thank you Preceptory of Ballantradoch. ginning in a land far away for the first time: a place called “Ten We are proud of the Postulants Thousand Lakes” or in Minnesota. being invested. In brief, the Pos- At the Board Meeting of the Priory of St. Columba on March tulants attending the Reception 12, 2011, at Hardecke House, in Springfield, Missouri, the Minne- were: John Burroughs, T.J and sota Investiture of 2012 was chiseled in stone. Members of the Nicole Smith with their newborn Priory of St. Columba received the Invitation from Chev. Mark C. son Gabriel. He is so precious O’Dell, GOTJ BMTJ–Prior, requesting our presence to a Solemn and he was happy! And, the Pos- Investiture of the Supreme Military Order of the Temple of Jeru- tulants Dan and Anita Philbrick salem [SMOTJ]. It took place on Saturday April 14, 2012 at Barb/Bob Buie who were waiting impatiently dur- 3:30PM–Minnesota Masonic Home Chapel. ing the Reception for any word from their daughter, then in labor, The first wave of Chevaliers and Dames were up early on giving birth to their grandson, Euan. The Postulant Xerxes Thursday morning, April 12th, and we were already packed “light”. Herrington was due in on Fri- Some of us drove our vehicles; others boarded an airliner and day late evening. It was an headed towards Minne-so-ta. I remembered Chev Mac O’Dell evening of new beginnings! saying recently, “It really isn’t a bad drive!” I agree Mac! Oh, the By the way, we did make it weather was perfect though – it is springtime! Chev Neil says, back to the hotel. “Now you know what a ten hour trip feels like!” So many thanks The next morning at 10:00 go to the Minnesota gang for traveling to SW Missouri many AM, Saturday the 14th, the times for Investitures and Convents. Board of the Priory of St. A small group of Scottish Knights Templars [SMOTJ], along Columba met together and was involved discussing the with two Postulants, arrived at the Hilton Garden Inn, Blooming- M. O’Dell, C Ryder, A O’Dell ton, MN on Thursday afternoon, April 12. Of course, such mem- business of the Priory and SMOTJ. bers made contact with each other. Most of us took over the 3rd The Board was fortunate and honored to have H.E. Dame floor of the hotel. The Thursday group shared an evening meal Patricia Tennyson Bell, GCTJ, GMTJ–Executive Officer, Grand together getting reacquainted with one another. Bailiwick, in our presence. It was a very constructive and produc- The morning of Friday the 13th [grin] of April, seven of the eight tive meeting for our Priory and Order. Templars of the evening before, took the 10:30AM shuttle from Saturday afternoon, 2:30PM, the day of the Priory’s Investi- the hotel to the Mall of America –“shop until drop.” There is an ture, all Knights, Dames and Postulants ventured to the Minne- experience to be had at the world’s largest indoor Mall. More fun! sota Masonic Home Chapel. We again followed someone who It was about 2PM when calling the front desk and asked if any should know… where? Turning onto Masonic Home Drive one is Templars have checked in recently, etc. The answer: “There is immediately impressed with manicured landscaping, matured one gentleman sitting in the trees, spring flowers, and the beautiful brick architecture dating lobby!” It was Chev. Neil John- back to possibly 1920’s for the son, Preceptor of Ballantra- buildings–it was a huge com- doch. After chatting about this plex. It was better than good! and that for a few minutes, it After some general instruc- seemed like a flood gate was tions from Dame Patricia Bell, opened with the SMOTJ mem- Chev. Mark O’Dell, Chev. Chris bers arriving from the Mall and Jessen and also from Dame also others arriving from a Adele O’Dell, the Investiture day’s journey – a lot of hand- Ceremonial Opening began. C. Jessen, M. O’Dell, D/B Wiese, R. Ryder shakes along with hugs. It was M O’Dell and P Bell so great to be together again!! And, the delightful Dame Janey Brewen DTJ was there with her camera in hand. Excellent! Those being invested: John R. Burroughs, Xerxes Zeno Herrington II, Dr. Anita Scott Philbrick, Harrison Dan Philbrick, We all met down in the hotel lobby to create a convoy of vehi- Dr. Nicole Rae Smith and Thomas John Smith. cles in hopes to arrive at Chev. Bob & Barb Buie’s home for the Postulants Reception. After several miles of going here and The Entrance Procession began at 3:30PM exactly. The pro- there, the charming and most respectable Dame Patricia Bell cession was as follows Sword Bearer: Chev. J.R. Bigelow, KTJ. who was in the back seat of our car, asked: “Robert, are ye tak- Standard Bearer: Chev. Neil Johnson, KTJ. Marshalls: Dame ing note of the streets… so ye knows how to get back to the ho- Marilyn O’Dell, DTJ, and Dame Beth Wiese, DTJ, BMTJ. Senti- tel?” My answer: “I have no clue, my Lady!” Though, I did have nel: Chev. James Brewen, KTJ. Chaplain: Dame Adele O’Dell, written directions: “Take a left, then a left; then another left, and DCTJ, BMTJ. Herald: Chev. R. then another left… What!! Where??” Mac O’Dell, KTJ. Protocol Officer: Chev. Chris Jessen, KCTJ, BMTJ. Arriving at the Buie’s home, we were all impressed [we made Chancellor: Chev. Robert [Bob] it!] at such a beautiful home. “Thank you so much!!” Gotta Buie, KCTJ. Prior: Chev. Mark love Barb being barefoot and in her kitchen! [grin]. At the peak of O’Dell, GOTJ, BMTJ. Executive the Postulants Reception there were 24 people in house. The Officer: H.E. Dame Patricia Tenny- table was full of different delicious foods and drinks to be con- son Bell, GCTJ, GMTJ. Cont’ p.3 The Victor The Supreme Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem Page 3

Continued - Minnesota Investiture 2012

Chev. Mark O’Dell, Prior, exclaimed “Let the Candidates come [USA] lobby was inundated with SMOTJ of the Priory of St. forward.” One by one the Postulants were invested into our no- Columba dressed formally-6PM for cocktails, etc. At 6:30PM, ble order. attendees of our Order filtered into the banquet room for the In- The Postulants being in- vestiture dinner. The pipers were alerted by Chev. Mark and ducted are exceptional people. began piping as the officers entered the banquet room and cir- We are so very humbled to have cled the room with members and guests clapping to the tune in them in our presence… “it is just celebration of our Order. There were 28 members including a the beginning.” It is always few guests. meaningful to reflect on our own The Priory of St. Columba has perhaps a unique ritual at for- oath and vows each year as mal dinners: passing around bottle[s] of worthy Port wine, and new members are being made such bottle cannot touch the table until all people are served, etc. knights and dames. The Port is used for many toasts. Then, after each of the toast, During this first-ever Minnesota Investiture, there was a sur- the Protocol Officer calls upon someone to perform “The Good Fire…” Such is probably from a protocol of military or perhaps prise in waiting for the long term officers in our Command system th [SMOTJ], an elevation in rank… and such was a surprise and Masonic from the 17 century. To experience such, please at- honor for all. Those honored in the Priory of St. Columba have tend a formal dinner of the Priory of St. Columba. worked diligently and selflessly for many years for the good of The three course meal: a fresh green salad, an admirable the Order. large breast of moist chicken and hefty slices of pork tenderloin Please take note of SMOTJ Special Order #70. The following with sauce, along with perfect steamed new potatoes and as- people of the Priory of St. Columba: 1. Chev. Neil, Preceptor of sorted vegetables. This entrée was followed by a cheese cake Ballantradoch is elevated to the rank of Knight Commander, 2. dessert topped with strawberries, and a chocolate dipped straw- Chev. Robert [Bob] Buie Chancellor is elevated to the rank of berry on the side. It was the best of meals. The only complaint: Grand Officer, 3. Chev Chris Jessen, Protocol Officer is elevated there was too much good food. to the rank of Grand Officer, 4. Chev Mark O’Dell, Prior of St. Fun and laughter: when stabbing your fork into the salad for a Columba, is elevated to a Grand Cross. Congratulations to all! second bite, or having a piece of pork, chicken, or dessert, the Just a bit of background on elevations: Knight or Dame Com- Protocol Officer, Chev. Chris Jessen, stood up and spouted: “His mander is generally given to those members whom have taken Excellency, Chevalier Mark C O’Dell, Grand Croix of the Temple on the responsibility of leadership in our Order such as Preceptor of Jerusalem, Prior of the Priory of St. Columba, of the Supreme or Commander and on occasion when taking on time consuming Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem desires you to be up- administrative responsibilities. Grand Officer is given but not of- standing for a toast…” there were six toasts in all. During the ten to those Knight or Dame Commanders who go above and meal and having six different toasts, it was obvious to all that beyond for the good of the Order. Grand Cross, given to Grand Chev. Chris was having too much fun along with the rest us. It Officer’s who have continued to go above and beyond the call. was really fun!! Grand Cross is the senior rank in most Chivalric Orders and At the end of the meal, there began the most important part of the rarely awarded. evening, the raffling off of a “goodie-basket” provided by Chev Neil John- “Any decisions and any form of recognition within the Order son, Preceptor of Ballantradoch. The proceeds’ go to a Home for Bat- tered Women. The basket was filled with wine, coffee [including Kona regarding elevation is entirely up to the Grand Bailiff. “ JN coffee – the best]. Everyone really wanted to win the basket. But, Dame There are currently only eight in the Grand Priory of the Scots Patricia’s raffle ticket was chosen out of the fish bowl. Thank you to eve- which are: Our Grand Prior Chev. Raymond Morris and his son ryone’s generosity, this raffle is proving to be one of our highest grossing Chev. Stuart the Younger of Balgonie; the current Grand Bailiff to date. Chev. Connall Bell; the current Executive Officer of the Bailiwick Sunday, many of us were headed southward, east and west, knowing and former Prior of the Priory of Robert the Bruce Dame Patricia we had made many memories at a most special weekend in Minnesota. Bell; the former Grand Bailiff Chev. John McKay and Dame Terry Below photo: are current McKay. In November 2011 Chev. James Nethery the current active military and veterans, Prior of Robert the Bruce was minus two, of the Priory of St. elevated to this rank and then Columba Investiture in MN. most recently our own Prior Thank you again to the Pre- Chev. Mark O’Dell 2012. It was ceptory of Ballantradoch for an honour for all present to see hosting the Priory, and until this historic occasion. next time! We congratulate the 2012 Please view the website for 509 photos of the Minnesota Postulants, and to those leaders Investiture of 2012: who were elevated in rank. Sa- http:scottisheventsstl.shutterfly.com/pictures/19836 J.R. Bigelow lute!!

Afterwards, the ritual procession in order went to the out of Thank you Dame Janey!! Thank you Dame doors [from the chapel]; many handshakes, hugs, and congratu- Patricia Bell Exec. Officer and Prior Mark lations took place for the invested O’Dell for your leadership. and those elevated. It was awesome!! There are many photos by Dame Janey Brewen DTJ. Always Meet Saturday evening in the Hilton Garden Inn, Bloomington, MN a new beginning >>>> Gabriel Smith The Victor The Supreme Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem Page 4

The Grand Bailiwick of the Scots - Privy Council

Chev. J. Connall Bell, GCTJ, GMTJ Chev. Charles William Graham, Jr, GOTJ, GMTJ Grand Bailiff - Grand Bailiwick Deputy Grand Bailiff - Grand Bailiwick 2984 Siskiyou Blvd. 2792 Redwing Circle Medford, OR 97504 Costa Messa, CA 92626 Home: 541-690-1817 / Cell: 626-664-3912 Home: 714-610-8368 [email protected] [email protected]

Dame Patricia Tennyson Bell, GCTJ, GMTJ Chev. Del Wiese, KTJ, BMTJ Executive Officer - Grand Bailiwick Treasurer - Grand Bailiwick 2984 Siskiyou Blvd. 3033-B South Manly Avenue Medford, OR 97504 Springfield, MO 65807 Home: 541-690-1817 / 626-664-3830 Cell: 417-848-7857 [email protected] [email protected]

Dame Nellie G. Lowry, DTJ Dame Michele D. Graham, DCTJ Supply Officer - Grand Bailiwick 2792 Redwing Circle 9654 Kessler Avenue Costa Messa, CA 92626 Chatsworth, CA 91311 Home: 714-610-8368 Home: 818-886-4968 [email protected] [email protected]

Chev. C. Robert Ferguson, GOTJ, BMTJ Knight Avocat - Grand Bailiwick 4237 La Junta Claremont, CA 91711 Home: 909-596-2829 [email protected]

The Grand Bailiwick of the Scots - Priories

Chev. W. James Nethery, GCTJ, SMTJ Chev. Mark C., GCTJ, BMTJ Prior - Priory of Robert the Bruce Prior - Priory of St. Columba 4325 E. Terra Vista Lane Hardecke House, 3235 N. Pickwick Anaheim, CA 92057 Springfield, MO 65803 Home: 714-637-4330 Cell: 417-425-6873 [email protected] [email protected]

Policies and Procedures Manual Chev. Robert Ernest Ryder, KTJ The Chain of Command P/T - 4 Editor - the Victor Secretary of the Priory of St. Columba “Our Order is a military order of Knights and Dames, 2858 Grasshill Rd #222 and therefore adheres to a military command structure as: Brookline Station, MO 65619 Home: 417-987-3837 / Cell: 417- 496-8610 “Grand Master, The Grand Prior of the Grand Priory of the [email protected] Scots, The Grand Bailiff of the Grand Bailiwick of the Scots, The Priors of the Grand Bailiwick of the Scots, The Commanders of the Priories, The Preceptors of the Prior- Please feel free to contact the Editor of errors or additions? ies, Chevaliers and Dames of the Order.” The Victor The Supreme Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem Page 5

Legacy of Honor by Edward G. Ries ,KTJ - Chancellor of Robert the Bruce

Chevalier Edward Grant Ries, KTJ, the Chancellor What lies ahead for the son of a Jacobite exile in a of the Priory of Robert the Bruce and the Com- Scotland ruled by the victors of the Battle of Culloden mander of the Commandery of Athlit has published remains unknown and uncertain? Like all good His- his first book, a historical novel about Jacobite Scot- torical Novels this book blends factual incidents and land during the time of the 45 and the Battle of Cullo- characters with fictional incidents and characters so den. He has captured not only the time and place in skillfully that the reader can not easily separate one which his story is set but also the broad scot dialect from the other. The people, the details and the dia- of his characters. The reader becomes involved with logue are so convincingly Scottish that the reader is the people and events they read about and feel the transported back to Scotland of the 18Th century. oppression of the Scottish people under the English Clearly this story needs a sequel if the reader is to military rule. This book is just what you have been discover what is in store for Jamie and the author looking for if you love Scottish history. JN has chosen an exciting point on which to end his book. LEGACY OF HONOR by Edward G. Ries by Edward G. Ries Tate Publishing & Enterprises, LLC Legacy of Honor spans the period of 1738 to 1756 2012 with the central character James William Drummond Reviewed by W. James Nethery, GCTJ, SMTJ the grandson of the Viscount of Strathallan. Jamie Prior, Priory of Robert the Bruce lives with his parents and grandparents at Strathallan

Castle in Perthshire. The Drummonds of Strathallan The ISBN # is 978-1-12147-499-9 are Jacobites who lived during the reign of the Hano- verian kings imported from Germany. Legacy of Honor is available in soft cover and e-book format from Tate Publishing, Amazon and We watch Jamie grow from a 6 year old boy into a Barnes & Noble. young man attending Kings College in Aberdeen. During that period he is a witness to much of the in- trigue and planning by his grandfather and father that led up to The Forty-Five and the Battle of Cullo- den. Jamie’s grandfather was killed and his cousin injured there and he learns about the brutality of 18Th century warfare and the occupation that followed. With his father in exile and Strathallan taken over by the military Euphemia Gordon Drummond, his mother takes him to her brothers at Abergeldie Cas- tle on the Dee River where they were safe. Later to protect her brother’s family, they moved to Nairn on the north coast, east of Inverness. There they learned to live under the Proscription Act, which banned tartans, speaking Gaelic and the playing of bagpipes. Jock McRae who had served under Ja- mie’s grandfather and in the Black Watch protected them and arraigned for Jamie to take fencing which Chevalier Edward Grand Ries, KTJ , he excelled at. There were rare clandestine visits the Chancellor of the Priory of from his father James Drummond and what is quite Robert the Bruce and the Com- unexpected is that Jamie to learns that he has a sis- mander of the Commandery of Athlit ter. The Victor The Supreme Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem Page 6 2012 Convent of the Priory of St. Columba - SMOTJ By the Priory of St. Columba

It was in the small Ozark Mountain village of Salem, MO the tion at Bob & Barb’s Buie home [Thank You], to the Masonic re- Convent began early on a Saturday morning the 22 September in tirement home where the Investiture took place. Welcome to new 2012. The morning grouping was four members of the Priory of Knights and Dames!! And, the dinner afterwards was excellent… St. Columba playing 18 holes of golf. Actually two played the We who attended, we experienced a most profound affair. game of golf and the other two had discussions of “who” should Thanks to “the Minnesota gang.” drive the golf cart! Mostly, all other Priory members arrived at the Also mentioned were the elevations to Grand Officers for Chev Holiday Inn Express mid-afternoon. The weekend weather every- Bob and Chev Chris; Knight Commander to Chev Neil; and the one enjoyed the best of southern Missouri’s beautiful weather. Grand Cross given to Chev Mark: “Of these elevations in rank, it The Priory Board Meeting got underway by Chev. Mark C. was a surprise and we reciprocate who were honored we are O’Dell GCTJ, BMTJ - the Prior of the Priory of St. Columba - who most humble. Yet, it is the recognition for years of hard work. opened the meeting at 4:01PM. It was a very constructive meet- And, we do have a very active Priory!” ing with members voicing what is working and what is not, and For the most part, Prior Chev. Mark stated the Priory is doing along with concerns. The Priory Board meeting was adjourned at very good because we have an dedicated leadership team in 4:54PM. Please know: some of the Priory Board Meeting is place. There are areas needing special attention and these areas within this article. will become successful in due time. Within the ballroom of the Holiday Inn Express there were Prior called upon for other reports in order: multiple round tables. Each was set for our evening dining ex- perience. Besides ice water, coffee, tea, added beverages were Chancellor: Chev. Bob commented: there are successes in donated by the members of the Priory. About 30 members were Minnesota. In April, the Investiture was a huge boast for Minne- present. sota. Today, it is too bad that Chev. Xerxes Zeno Herrington KTJ could not make it to the Convent. The SMOTJ members present were properly Mantled. At the far end of a rectangular ballroom room a circle of chairs waited Chev Bob said Ballantradoch, along with Chev. Neil, would be for the Priory Members. At 5:10PM CST: Prior Chev. Mark called most willing to host another Investiture or a Convent in the very out: “Chevaliers and Chevalieres assist me to open this present near future. Chev. Bob commented we may have two other peo- ple who are willing to be in our Order for next year. Conclave!” Chev. Mark, Prior for Protocol: Chev Chris began explaining the Salutation per- the Priory of St. Columba, formed by each Mantled Knight/Dame Member of SMOTJ; and asked all members to stand what was executed this date was somewhat correct, and also and to let the Sword be somewhat incorrect. Chev Chris explained: the Knight’s Altar is presented: Chev. James divided as a Cross as the Knights and Dames approach. And, as Gallion KTJ, a former so, determines how the Sword Bearer of Guarde Mantled approach the Ecosse, knocked at the Knight’s Altar, the cir- door and the answer was cling, and the perform- Dame Adele O’Dell - acting Chaplain heard. The door opened ance of the Salutation. and Chev JR Bigelow KTJ It was and is an excel- performed the duties of the Sword Bearer most perfectly; JR is lent lesson and re- an active US Marine. This was followed by Dame Adele O’Dell minder. Please review DCTL BMTJ – performing the duties of the Chaplain, and saying Policies and Proce- while lighting the candles what is a major part of our Order ritual. dures Manual R-18, Then the Salutation was performed by all Knights and Dames. 19. page 7 continu- ous >>> Please review SMOTJ Policies and Procedure Manual: R14-19. Chev. Slack Salutation Chev. Mark smiled, and exclaimed loudly with open arms, “Welcome to everyone!” Chev. Mark asked for all intro- ductions: Commander Chev Geoff KCTJ introduced his Postulants and guests from the Commandery of Stirling: Rick & Debbie Bruce [Postulants], and their son Rich- ard; along with Jeff Campbell [Postulant], and that of Chev. What are they looking at? Slack KTJ wife, Karen. Also, the Preceptory of Ballantradoch, Minnesota “Templar” gang L to R: Del Wiese, Adele, Chev. Neil Johnson KCTJ introduced Chev. JR Bigelow’s girl- Mark and Marilyn O’Dell friend: Philomina Varghese. L to R: TJ Smith, John Burroughs, Favorable comments were expressed from those who at- Neil Johnson, Bob Buie, JR Bige- tended the Investiture in Minnesota April 2012, such as: It was low , and Philomina. well planned from the Hotel accommodations, Postulants Recep- The Victor The Supreme Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem Page 7

2012 Convent of the Priory of St. Columba - SMOTJ - Continuation

Charity: Prior Mark voiced that in the absence of a Charity married and move to Canada. [What?] Yet, the Preceptory may Coordinator, he put in place of rotating the charities to the three have two more worthy people to become Postulants in waiting. A most active Commanderies and Preceptories within the Priory of formal dinner is planned for the fourth quarter this winter. St. Columba. In previous times the position seemed to be diffi- Chev. Mark discussed the absences and progress of Precep- cult, and such is why the changing and giving to different areas tories: Rosslyn, St. Chattan, and Nairn. of the Priory have worked well. And the above policy has an ad- dition in the announcement of a Priory gathering: if a Knight or Old/Other Business: Dame cannot personally be at an event, they can participate by It was announced by Chev. Mark on August 5 2013 there will sending at least ten dollars towards the charity. be an Investiture at the Balgonie Castle [Scotland - every four year occurrence]. Thus far, Chev Neil stated he has accommoda- Commanders/Preceptors: tions secured for eight/nine people from the Preceptory of Ballan- Stirling: Chev. Geoff was enthusiastic that the Commandery tradoch. The Commandery of Bon Accord will have six people. is growing. He gave recognition to Chev Please contact your Chain of Command for more updated infor- Slack to be reinstated; the Bruce’s and mation. Jeff Campbell will be Invested March 9 2013 in Springfield, MO. There was a The Priory of St. Columba’s Investiture 2013 will be the sec- commandery charity attended by mem- ond weekend of March and will bers who volunteered the grilling hot be held in Springfield, MO at dogs for a Marines Corp celebration [on St. John’s Parish. The banquet behalf of Chev Slack’s son]. Another will be at the Tower Club and charity is this Convent of 2012 on the accommodations are across Priory level for the “Wounded Warriors the street in the University Family Support.” What the Commandery Plaza Hotel. The Postulants of Stirling presented for a raffle was a reception will be at the “Gift Basket.” Now, at other Priory gather- Hardecke House [O’Dell resi- ings, presented, before this Convent dence]. Please ask the Prior for more information. New Business: The Minnesota Preceptory of Ballantradoch Geoff & Judie Chaboude were gift baskets full of “goodies.” Are we in competition here? Yes! And, the Com- desires to have the Priory of St. Columba gatherings, Investiture mandery of Stirling boasted “the best of and Convent, closer to Minnesota. Chev Neil and Chev Bob the best.” Also, within the basket lid was made it a “pointed-point” ten hours of driving twice per year is a wooden hand carved piece of a kneel- becoming too long. Prior Chev Mark held a good discussion of ing Templar – such carving was created where? For the most part, Des Moines in by Richard, the son of Postulants Rick Iowa and Kansas City in Missouri were two and Debbie Bruce. places in favor. Then, the lovely Dame Judie stood Bon Accord: Dame Adele stated that up and described what was within the “the their first quarter charity was the clean-up Goodie Basket” for the raffle. OMG… Her of Relay for Life [charity to stop cancer, enthusiasm exploded in pride… and such etc.]. And when arrived to do the work, created within everyone the need to win!!! everything was taken care of. So Dame Adele and others in the Commandery Guarde Eccose Ceremony: decided to go Wal Mart and purchased Chev. Jim Gallion, a previous Sword Bearer of Guarde Eccose Mark & Adele O’Dell baby food because that item is always in high need. The Bon Accord provided 60 read the Swearing of the Oath to: pounds of baby food to an outlet for the poor mothers. Chev JR Bigelow, Chev James Brewen, and Chev. TJ Smith. The third quarter charity was a cookout [excellent] at the Chev. After being sworn in, Dame Dan & Dame Anita Phibrick’s home, in Cassville, MO. The charity Adele, acting Chaplain, gave a contributed to school supplies for the Cassville schools. Blessing. Each Soldier of Christ The fourth quarter meeting was a formal dinner for the Com- received their Guarde bonnet mandery. The dinner was catered by a local high school culinary badge. Please review GE-1, 2 in the Policies and Procedures class. The charity will be “Cents of Pride” program in the Spring- Manual. field, MO school system. Please contact Dame Adele for what is Closing Salutation: the “Cents of Pride” charity? Bon Accord may have potential pos- Prior Chev Mark asked members and guests: “Please Stand.” tulants. Then the duties of closing the Convent were accomplished as Ballantradoch: Commander Chev Neil of the Preceptory of per in the Policies and Procedure R-20, 21, 22 & 23. Ballantradoch began thanking everyone who made the Minne- At 6:30PM. “We are dismissed.” sota Investiture a success. Chev Neil nodded to Chev Mark in Convent [catered] dinners are always interesting when visiting respect for the Priors help in this endeavor. Please review April’s the village of Salem, MO. This year was catered by the area MN Investiture write-up in this issue. Chev. Neil said that the Mennonite women. Food was satisfactory. Everyone loved the Charity from the Investiture allowed the “Battered Women’s Shel- pies. The assortment of drinks was provided by members of the ter” to purchase a desperately needed new furnace [it is Minne- Priory of St. Columba. sota!]. Please review: Manual A/B – 4 G. Robert “Mac” O’Dell won the raffled basket. Chev Neil said their one committed Postulant decided to get The Victor The Supreme Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem Page 8

2013 SMOTJ Investiture will be at the Balgonie Castle - 5 August - Scotland

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Region: Fife, Scotland Location: about a mile from the main rail station at Markinch and close to the M90

Details: a 14th century tower house of five storey's, with walls up to 2.4 metres thick Incorporating a large hall, a chapel and a vaulted basement. Built by the Sibbalds but passed at the end of the 15th century to Sir Robert Lundie by marriage. In 1716, the castle was captured and set on fire by Rob Roy MacGregor and his clansmen. It was in a poor state of repair in the 1950s but has been subsequently restored by the “Laird of Balgonie”, who today not only escorts visitors around his castle but hires it out as a romantic setting for weddings and other functions. A detailed his- tory may be found http://www.balgoniecastle.co.uk/main/history.htm

Paranormal Phenomena : The castle is reputed to have at least 11 differ- ent ghosts, amongst whom are A ghostly old man, a head and a collar, a hooded figure, a man dressed in medieval clothing, a 17th century soldier and a phantom dog. The most celebrated is a “Green Lady” type of ghost “recorded in 1842 as being a well known phantom”. Her apparition has been witnessed many times in recent years and is alleged to have been captured on a digital photograph taken by a guest at a wedding held in the castle.

The marriage of Kelly Whittaker and Stuart Balgonie was Saturday, January 12, 2013,10:00am, in UTC at by Markinch, KY7 6HQ Glenrothes. Happy blessings to you both! The Victor Page 9 The Supreme Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem

2012 SMOTJ Investiture in November - the Priory of Robert the Bruce By the Priory of Robert the Bruce

Priory of Robert the Bruce Postulants, L to R: Chief of Protocol, Dame Sandra Entrance Processional, L to R: 10 November 2012. L to R: Sokol Moffett, DTJ, Grand Bailiwick Dame Sandra Sokol Moffett, DTJ; Susan Rose, Mick Rose, Christine Executive Officer, Dame Patricia Ten- Chev. Edward Ries, KTJ; Elizabeth Orcholski , David Moffett, nyson Bell, GCTJ, GMTJ, Prior, Priory Chev. James Nethery, GCTJ, SMTJ, & and Dominic Archdale . Of Robert The Bruce, James Nethery, Dame Joyce Nethery, DTJ GCTJ, SMTJ, Priory Chancellor, Edward Ries, KTJ, Priory Herald, Marc La Rue, KCTJ, BMTJ and Priory Chaplain Dennis Tarr, KTJ.

Salutation To The Knights Altar; Dame Nellie Graham Lowry, DCTJ Dominic Edward Wolseley Archdale receiving the Accolade as a Scottish Knights Templar Piper Richard Strayer

Blessing Of The Crosses: Marshall Bonnie McNeil, DTJ & Chaplain Dennis Tarr, KTJ Michael Lee Rose Susan Gail Rose receiving the Accolade as a receiving the Accolade as a Priory of Robert the Bruce, Scottish Knights Templar Scottish Knights Templar

please note the Calendar [page 10] of dates. Continued on page 10 The Victor Page 10 The Supreme Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem

2013 SMOTJ Investiture in November - the Priory of Robert the Bruce By the Priory of Robert the Bruce - Continuation

Christine Elizabeth Orcholski David Wallace Moffett The newly invested Knights and Dames receiving the Accolade as a receiving the Accolade as a with the Grand Bailiwick Scottish Knights Templar Scottish Knights Templar Executive Officer H.E. Dame Patricia Tennyson Bell, GCTJ, GMTJ & the Prior of the Priory of Robert the Bruce H.E. Chev. W. James Nethery, GCTJ, SMTJ

PRIORY OF ROBERT THE BRUCE CALENDAR 2013

May 11 Priory Executive Board Meeting – Good Sir James 18 CHARITY, Ronald MacDonald House, Orange – Good Sir James 30 Feast Day of Jeanne d’ Arc

June 08 Commandery of Saint Cuthbert CONVENT –Anderson, CA 15 CHARITY, British Home Tea, Sierra Madre, CA 23/24 Anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn, 1314

July 13 CHARITY, Orange County Food Bank, Orange – Good Sir James

August 17 CHARITY, Los Angeles Food Bank, Los Angeles – An Crun

September 21 Priory Executive Board Meeting –An Crun

Robert the Bruce cleaving Henry de Bohun’s head October 19 CHARITY, Operation Care Giver, Packing –Athlit at the Battle of Bannockburn November 05 Guy Fawkes Night January 01 HOGMANAY 09 Postulants Reception – The Prior’s Home, Anaheim 19 Priory Executive Board Meeting – Athlit Hills 10 Priory of Robert the Bruce INVESTITURE – 30 Anniversary of the death of Bonnie Prince Charlie, 1789 St 1 Presbyterian Church, Anaheim February 08 Anniversary of the death of Mary Queen of Scots, 1587 10 Priory of Robert the Bruce Officers Mess – Foxfire Restaurant, Anaheim Hills March 14 Anniversary of martyrdom of Grand Master Jacques de 11 CHARITY, Hat packing for troops –Athlit Molay, 1314 Saint Andrews Day, patron Saint of Scotland 25 CHARITY, Ronald MacDonald House, Loma Linda - The Isles December 14 Priory Christmas Party – Claremont 25 Christmas Day April 06 National Tartan Day 26 Boxing Day 13 Priory of Robert the Bruce CONVENT – 1St Presbyterian Church, Anaheim January 01 HOGMANAY 2014 16 Anniversary of the Battle of Culloden, 1746 27 CHARITY, Ronald MacDonald House, Pasadena - An Crun The Victor Page 11 The Supreme Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem

The Devil and Dundee: A brief look at the Battle of Killiecrankie By Todd J. Wilkinson KCTJ, Lieutenant, Garde Ecosse - Educator and Historian

In our investiture ceremony, we are reminded to bear our man- soon moved his forces towards the strategic choke point. Mac- tles of our chivalry with honour unstained, and loyalty never wa- kay, being aware of Atholl’s strategic value, soon moved his vering, remember that today, you forged a chivalric link with 4,000 man force from the South, reaching the Pass of Killie- those brave warriors of Scotland’s past, who stood by the Bruce crankie on July 27, 1689. Killiecrankie was a gorge formed by at Bannockburn, who shed their blood at Killiecrankie with Bon- the River Garry, with a narrow path through the pass along the nie Dundee, and who died in the cause of their rightful prince at river. Culloden Moor. While I would daresay that the majority of us are Yet Dundee had reached Blair Castle the day before, and un- familiar with the Bruce and Charles Edward Stuart, the story of der Dundee’s orders, began to gather their forces on the high Bonnie Dundee and Killiecrankie may not be so familiar. ground overlooking the pass. Some of the Highland Chiefs in To begin the story of Killiecrankie, we must go back one year Dundee’s forces urged caution, but Dundee and Lochiel, Chief of earlier to 1688, when King James II was deposed by his daugh- the Camerons, felt the time was right to strike Mackay and pre- ter Mary and her Dutch husband William of Orange in the Glori- vent his advance. ous Revolution. While the event was largely peaceful in England, Mackay’s force consisted of between 3,500 and 5,000 infantry, it would take a much more violent turn in Scotland and Ireland in cavalry and three so-called “leather” guns. Dundee’s forces soon the next two years. James been deposed for a number of rea- found themselves reinforced on the eve of battle when a force of sons, most notably that his son, James Francis Edward, the fu- Irish troops under Colonel Alexander Cannon arrived, almost 400 ture “Young Pretender”, had been baptized a Roman Catholic, strong. Dundee’s forces also contained clansmen from the Mac- which upset many Protestants in the British Isles. James was Donalds of Clanranald, Glengary, Kintyre, Sleat and Glencoe, as also a devotee of the Stuart notion of “Divine Right of Kings”, a well as Camerons, Macleans, MacNeils and Grants of Glenmor- political philosophy that was definitely out-of-favour by 1688. iston. Supporters of the dethroned monarch were known as Jaco- Mackay, seeing the Jacobites on the high ground, and after his bites (Jacobus being the Latin version of James), and in Scot- skirmishers were driven back through the pass, ordered his land, the most ardent Jacobite after the Glorious Revolution was forces to march up the slopes of the pass, “a steep and difficult John Graham of Claverhouse, who immediately began to raise ascent, full of trees and shrubs”, according to Mackay’s official an army for James Stuart with the goal of retaking Scotland, and report. Mackay halted his line on a level terrace, and prepared for then the rest of Britain, from William and Mary. battle, spreading his forces out from six ranks to three, with the Claverhouse, later made Viscount Dundee by James, was a opposing Jacobites presenting a much smaller line. Mackay, ever professional soldier who had served on the Continent in cam- the professional, was using a new tactic from European battle- paigns in France and the Netherlands, the later with the Scots fields known as “platoon fire”, whereby one platoon of infantry Brigade, a unit of Scottish mercenaries who fought for the Prot- discharged their weapons with others reloaded, instead of one estant Dutch. Legend states that while in the Netherlands, Dun- large volley. dee even saved the life of William of Orange, but this is uncon- Charles MacKinnon of Dunakin, in his book Scottish Highland- firmed. ers: a personal view, tells a story of Cameron of Lochiel’s second Before the Revolution, Claverhouse commanded a troop of son, who was an officer in one of Mackay’s regiments (that later government dragoons that was in charge of enforcing laws that became the Royal Scots Fusiliers. Mackay reportedly said to forbade the meeting of illegal churches, most notably the Cove- young Cameron before the battle, “There is your father with his nanting Presbyterians, which met in secret conventicles in the wild savages. How would you like to be with him?” The reply was country. Claverhouse soon became known to the Covenanters “It signifies little what I would like, but my father and his wild sav- as “Bluidy Clavers”, although personally he favored less strict ages may be nearer to you before night than you would like!” measures against the Presbyterians and even married a member With the setting sun their eyes, Dundee gave no orders to ad- of a prominent Scottish Presbyterian family (Claverhouse was a vance, allowing Mackay to open fire on the Jacobites with his member of the Scottish Episcopal Church). artillery; the barrage was a brief one, as the leather guns soon In late 1688, a so-called “Convention Parliament” was called in disintegrated. Jacobite snipers took up a position in a vacated Edinburgh, which declared the throne of Scotland vacant and cottage between the lines to harass government troops, but were offered it to William and Mary. This was the famed “Lairds o’ driven out by a party commanded by Mackay’s brother. Convention” that declared Claverhouse a rebel for his loyalty to At 8.00 pm, with the sun now down, Dundee gave the order to James, prompting “Bonnie Dundee”, as he was known to his advance, moving down the slope in a classic Highland charge, fellow Jacobites, to call out the Highland clans loyal to James in and being shielded by the natural terraces on the walls of the an attempt to resist a Williamite takeover of Scotland. pass. As a result, government troops on Mackay’s left flank only To counter Dundee’s efforts, General Hugh Mackay of Scou- got off three volleys before the Highlanders broke their lines. rie, a Highlander and professional soldier who supported William Desperate, Mackay’s infantry used their muskets as clubs, since and Mary, was sent to capture Claverhouse, who immediately the plug bayonet (which set inside the musket barrel, preventing went on the offensive and began to raid the Lowlands to seize a soldier from firing his weapon) was essentially useless against arms and ammunition, as well as money, for the Jacobites to the Redshanks. It would be Mackay himself who invented the attract Highland Chiefs to their cause. Soon, Dundee’s army socket bayonet, which allowed an infantryman to fire his weapon numbered around 2,500. Dundee and Mackay began a game of with the bayonet in place, thanks to his experiences at Killie- cat and mouse around the Highlands, each seeking to control crankie. strategic passes and fortifications. For Dundee, Blair Atholl in Pethshire was the key to victory, Continued on page 12... controlling the route from the Lowlands to the Highlands, and he The Victor The Supreme Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem Page 12

The Devil and Dundee: A brief look at the Battle of Killiecrankie - continued

On Mackay’s right, the MacDonalds, in their traditional posi- a Covenanter that Dundee had personally executed after his tion, came under heavy fire and were slowed temporarily, until dragoons refused to shoot. Another story says that Dundee’s tent Dundee’s cavalry charged the government troops. It was during “glowed red”, a portent of bad tidings the next day. Others tell of this action that Dundee sustained a mortal wound. Mackay or- seeing ghostly images of soldiers and camp followers near the dered a counter-attack, with only one trooper following; the rest anniversary of the battle. of his untried forces were now in full retreat from the battlefield. One other legend associated with Dundee in Killiecrankie is of The Jacobites pursued Mackay’s forces, only to stop their pursuit special interest to those of us who are Templars; some accounts to loot Mackay’s baggage wagons. During this retreat, one of state that Dundee was wearing a Templar cross on his body Mackay’s men, one Donald MacBean, is said to have jumped when he was killed, and that the Viscount was the “Grand Master across a wide gorge across the River Garry which would later be of the Order of the Temple in Scotland.” Several Masonic schol- known as “Soldier’s Leap”. ars in the 19th century reference Dundee’s involvement with the Regaining order, Mackay, thanks to a rear-guard action by order, and while the truth may never be known, it is true that free- Hasting’s and Leven’s regiments, was able to withdraw to Stir- masonry and Scottish Jacobitism were linked in the early 18th ling. Official reports on both sides suggest that the Jacobites century, so perhaps this legend does have some semblance of sustained 600 to 800 causalities, while government forces truth to it. (mostly Lowlanders) had some 2,000 killed and wounded, some Killiecrankie certainly was a victory for the Jacobites, but one sobering numbers, considering that the battle lasted less than that ultimately cost them everything with the death of so dymanic one hour. a leader as Dundee. With his death, the rising in Scotland (and Colonel Cannon now assumed command of the Jacobite eventually the rest of the British Isles) ultimately withered, culmi- forces, and led them against Mackay at Dunkeld on August 21. nating in the defeat of the Jacobite forces at the Battle of the The four-hour battle resulted in more Jacobite losses (350 to Boyne in July, 1690. Mackay’s 45), and the Highland clansmen returned to their homes. The rebellion was essentially over. Facing the Jacobites at Dunkeld was the new Cameronian regiment, formed of Coven- Bibliography anters and lead by Lt. Col. William Cleland, a soldier and poet Baigent, Michael and Richard Leigh. The Temple and the Lodge. just 28 years old. Like Dundee, Cleland was killed in battle, but New York: Arcade Publishing, 1989. his men fought on, and the Cameronian Regiment would serve in Baynes, John and John Laffin. Soldiers of Scotland. New York: the British Army until it chose to disband itself, rather than be Barnes & Noble, 1988. amalgamated with another, in 1968. Linklater, Magnus and Christian Hesketh. For King and Con- Both Sir Walter Scott and Robert Burns composed works tell- science: John Graham of Claverhouse, Viscount Dundee (1648- ing the story of Bonnie Dundee and Killiecrankie; Scott gave us 1689). London: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1989. the rousing march “The Bonnets of Bonnie Dundee”, while Burns’ MacKinnon of Dunakin, Charles. Scottish Highlanders: a per- work, “The Braes o’ Killiecrankie” tells a more somber story from sonal view. New York: Barnes & Noble, 1984, 1992. the point-of-view of one of Mackay’s men who had “met the Devil Reid, Stuart. Highlander: Fearless Celtic Warriors. London: Mili- and Dundee, on the Braes o’ Killiecrankie, O.” Burns’ account of tary Illustrated, 2000. the battle includes references to specific individuals, such as Warner, Philip. Famous Scottish Battles. New York: Barnes & “The Bold Mackay” and Hallyburton of Pictur, one of Dundee’s Noble, 1975, 1996. men. http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/battleofkilliecrankie.pdf Given its bloody history, Killiecrankie has become associated http://www.scotsmag.com/articles/killiecrankie.htm with the supernatural. One of the most famous stories involves http://www.jfng.com/pages/covers/killiecrankie.htm Bonnie Dundee himself, who reportedly awoke in his tent the http://www.battlefieldstrust.com/resource-centre/stuart-rebellions/ night before the battle to a spirit of a man with a bloody head battleview.asp?BattleFieldId=65 wound, who said, “Remember Brown of Priesthill”, in reference to http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/archaeology/

Editors Column By Chev. Robert E Ryder, KTJ, of SW Missouri

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