SMOTJ Vol 1 Issue 2

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Balgonie Castle, Scotland

http://www.grandprioryofthescots.org/ Newsletter April 2013 Vol. 1 Issue 2. The Supreme Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem

News from the Bailiwick By H.E. Dame Patricia Tennyson, Bell , GCTJ, GMTJ, Executive Officer – Grand Bailiwick

The Privy Council is very pleased with all the charity The price remains the same except they are offering events that our members have initiated and/or participated chicken instead of beef. Wine will be available and will be in for those who are less fortunate and need such purchased as needed and paid for by each individual. help. This is our mission and we strive to continue with Stuart and Kelly are getting married on April 20th and I this goal in mind. will be attending the wedding. I will look into the caterer The Priory of St. Columba had an investiture in Spring- situation when I am in Markinch at that time. field on March 9th and the Grand Bailiff was in atten- There are five postulants scheduled to be invested on dance. It was a pleasure to renew old friendships August 5 and so far I have 28 reservations. and create new ones. The Bailiwick has received a new bolt The plans for the investiture in Scotland of our tartan. It has gone up in price on August 5th are coming along and is now selling at $63 a yard and this nicely. We will have the investiture at 6:00 includes postage. Please get in touch p.m. and the dinner at 7:30 pm. Please with me if you like to purchase this ma- come to Balgonie Castle no later than 5:00 terial. Please view on page 12. p.m. This is a formal affair so don't forget your mantle and large cross. Do let me SMOTJ Members can take their obla- know if you would like to renew your wed- tion and any charity contribution ding vows as I need to make a list for our amounts such as food for Ronald Mac- Grand Prior. We would have this cere- Donald House dinners etc. off their in- mony between the investiture and the din- come tax. ner. It does not take very long and Balgo- We wish to thank each member for all nie hands out a wonderful certificate after their support and participation in the wards. This is just renewing your Order. vows, not getting married all over In this issue: again. The cost is $25. Executive Officer There is a problem with the caterer as I have e-mailed and also left phone mes- H. E. Dame Patricia Tennyson Bell, Gastro-Indulgence sages and did not hear back from CGTJ, GMTJ, Executive Officer them until last week. As I was quite con- Balgonie Marriage cerned, I looked into other venues and I have another menu to chose from which: Privy Council, etc. Sincerely, Canapés and drinks Patricia Tennyson Bell Drambuie + Soup with roll Executive Officer Investiture Balmoral Chicken with Whisky Sauce and vegetables Convent Cranachan

Coffee with oatcakes and cheese Odds and Ends

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Gastro-Indulgence at the Balgonie Castle:

Canapé

A canapé (a type of hors d’œuvre, "outside work") is a small, prepared and usually decorative food, held in the fingers and often eaten in one bite. Please wash your hands first!

Balmoral Chicken

Ingredients: 2 large skinless chicken breasts (pref. organic) 85g (approx) haggis 6 rashers back bacon, smoked or unsmoked 10g melted butter salt & pepper

Wrap in tin foil and bake in the oven at 200C for 30 mins. After 20 mins open the tin foil parcel so the bacon can go crispy.

Serves two

This may be or not be the exact recipe stated page 1… http://programmes.stv.tv/food-recipes/scottish-recipes/79176-scottish- recipe-balmoral-chicken/

Clapshot

Ingredients: 250g potatoes, preferably a dry and floury variety e.g. Kerrs Pink 250g turnip, peeled and diced 50g butter 1 tablespoon of fresh chives, finely chopped

Cranachan

This traditional Scottish dessert of oats, cream, whisky and raspberries is a delicious alternative to trifle.

BALMORAL CHICKEN WITH CLAPSHOT AND CREAMY WHISKY SAUCE - alternate recipe

Method: Mix the chicken stock and whisky together in a pan and bring to the boil, reducing the volume of liquid by half. Add the mustard and cream stirring all the time. Then add the butter so that it melts completely and thickens the sauce. Serve over the chicken. Page 3 The Victor The Supreme Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem

Balgonie Castle - Marriage April 20 2013

Congratulations to Stuart and Kelly who were married today [April 20 2013 in the chapel of Stuart's family home of Balgonie Castle.

Stuart and Kelly Morris

Congratulations from USA

Kelly D Morris: “Stuart and I want to thank everyone who attended our wedding and to all our friends and family who could not attend but sent best wishes. It was a beautiful and busy day. Will post more pic- tures when they are available.”

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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 Mesa, 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. O’Dell, 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]

Chev. Robert Ernest Ryder, KTJ Policies and Procedures Manual Editor - the Victor Secretary of the Priory of St. Columba Updating your SMOTJ Manual only takes a few min- 2858 Grasshill Rd #222 utes, if you would do so! Updates are our responsibility. A Brookline Station, MO 65619 three hole puncher contraption is nice! Home: 417-987-3837 / Cell: 417- 496-8610 Be up to date! Also, please send any address changes. [email protected]

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Drambuie Submitted By Anonymous Knight

Considering the impact Prince Charles Edward Stuart -- & Sons and word soon spread about the commercial avail- or as we know him: Bonnie Prince Charlie -- has had on ability of Drambuie. In 1916 it was the first liqueur to be Scotland’s history since the 18th century, it should come as introduced to the House of Lords and a year later it be- no surprise that his legacy includes an elixir, Drambuie, as came a fixture at Buckingham Palace. ubiquitous to Scotland as the malt whisky from which it is This memorial of Scotland’s Jacobite past can be con- derived. sumed neat, on the rocks or mixed into a cocktail such as The Royal Apothecary created this liqueur for the Prince a Rusty Nail. It is also excellent added to food dishes such who was said to drink a few as the traditional Scottish recipe below: drops daily for strength and vitality. A secret recipe then, Chicken Bonnie Prince Charlie: a classic dish of chicken the recipe continues to be a breasts with Drambuie Sauce. 4 boneless skinless chicken closely guarded secret to breasts this day to all but those few who concoct it. 3 tablespoons Drambuie Drambuie is a combina- 1/2 cup chicken stock tion of aged scotch whiskies, 1 cup whipping cream heather honey and a combi- 3/8 cup butter, divided nation of secret ingredients 1 ounce sliced toasted almonds which include heather 4 apples cored, peeled and sliced thickly salt and pepper, honey, cloves and saffron to taste which gives the drink it’s rich, gold color. These Directions: herbs, spices and Scottish Flour and season the chicken breasts and sauté in hot heather honey are carefully butter on both sides. When they are well browned, sprinkle measured and blended by with Drambuie, add the chicken stock then cover and sim- hand, then married to the whisky base created by the mer for ten minutes. Remove to the chicken to a platter Chief Blender who uses a blend of grain and a selection of and keep it warm. While the chicken is cooking, peel and the finest Speyside and Highland malt whiskies renowned core the apples, cut them into thick slices and cook them for their softness and smoothness, many of them aged up gently in the butter until tender, stirring gently to avoid to 15 years adding real depth to the whisky base. mashing them and making applesauce. Make the sauce In July 1746, after the disastrous defeat of his troops at by adding a little more Drambuie to the stock left in the the Battle of Culloden ended his hopes of restoring his pan and gently stir in the cream. Heat until hot but not boil- family to the throne of Great Britain, Bonnie Prince Charlie ing. Add the toasted sliced almonds. Then cover the was running through the Highlands and Western Islands of chicken with sauce and garnish with the cooked sliced Scotland evading capture by the British. In his flight, the apples. Prince was aided by several Highland Clans, among whom was the Clan MacKinnon under their chief Captain Chicken Bonnie Prince Charlie John MacKinnon. To thank MacKinnon for his bravery and -- assistance in his escape to the Isle of Skye the Prince Serves 4 gave him the secret recipe for his personal elixir. This gift was treasured and passed down through the generations of Clan MacKinnon until 1873 when they shared the recipe with John Ross of Skye’s Broadford Hotel who started making it and serving it in his hotel. After one local tasted it and said in Gaelic it was “an dram buid- heach” translated as “the drink that sat- isfies,” the name stuck although it has been shortened to ‘Drambuie’ and was registered as a trademark name by Ross’ son James in 1893. The first commercial bottling of Drambuie was produced by Malcolm MacKinnon in 1909 for his company MacBeth The Victor The Supreme Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem Page 6

Investiture Springfield, Missouri, March 9 2013 Priory of St. Columba

Members of the Priory of St. Columba received the Invitation from H.E. Chev Mark C. O’Dell, GOTJ, BMTJ, requesting our presence to a Solemn Investiture of the Su- preme Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem [SMOTJ]. It took place on Saturday March 9 2013 at the picturesque St. John’s Episcopal Opening and Salutation, etc. [please review R-1 in our Manual of Church in Springfield, MO. Policies and Procedures…], H.E. Chev Mark C. O'Dell, The Investiture weekend be- GCTJ,BMTJ, Prior, of the Priory of St. Columba gave their acco- gan Friday evening the 8 of lade [Invested] to the three Postulants: Gail Adams, Deborah March at the Hardecke House - Bruce and Derrick Bruce. the lovely home of Chev Mark The Grand Bailiff – H.E Chev J. Connall Bell GCTJ, GMTJ, and Dame Adele O’Dell DCTJ, presented to: Chev Del Wiese, KTJ, BMTJ the elevation to BMTJ. The event began at 7PM Knight Commander KCTJ: “due to the added duty and responsi- with cocktails, heavy hors d'oeu- bility of being Bailiwick Treasurer.” And, also, Chev Geoff vre, and jolly camaraderie with Chaboude KCTJ was awarded the gold merit medal GMTJ: “This St. Columba’s [friends] mem- award is given at the sole discretion of the Grand Prior.” Our bers, and also meeting with its’ Postulants, and along with those in waiting. It was a good time had by all! And, not least, the Investiture weekend had the presence of the Grand Bailiff – H.E. Chev J. Connall Bell GCTJ, GMTJ. We were all honored. [And, I am glad Chev Con- nall has a “sense of humor.”- Ed] Congratulations!! Quotes are: Chev Mark O’Dell. Saturday morning the St. After the Investiture there was a void of a couple of hours be- Columba Board Meeting took place: 9:30 AM March 9 2013 – the fore the dinner. Close by, some members went to the Farmers Hardecke House. Coffee, tea and sweet rolls were provided. Gastropub [voted to be an authentic #1 UK pub-like in USA]. Again, to say the least, it was a high honor having the Grand Bailiff - Chev J. Connall Bell.

The Investiture

The Investiture started for some at 3PM setting up the Rituals of our Order. The Inves- titure was at the St John’s Epis- copal Church in Springfield, MO. founded in May 26, 1886. The Dinner was at the “award-winning Tower Club and is located 2013 Investiture began promptly on the 21st and 22nd floor…” “The Hammons Tower is in the at 3:30PM with Pipers Jay and Lucinda Goetz alerting to all in heart of the downtown business and entertainment district. The attendance to stand in respect leading the parade of the Mantled Tower has a remarkable view of the entire city of Springfield, Entrance Processional [Please review the Policies and Proce- MO. seen through the floor-to-ceiling windows. In addition to the dures Manual R-29]. view, The Tower Club offers an exquisite culinary experience, a Dame Vicki Ratcliff, DTJ – tenured service staff; impeccable private events and … guaran- Chaplain, preformed her duty. tees a unique and unforgettable experience.” During the dinner There were other St. Columba event, such gave way to look out the windows to a thunder and members performing their duties lightning storms. Quotes: Internet too! After the Ceremonial Ritual Read more on page 7 The Victor Page 7 The Supreme Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem

Missouri Investiture 2013 - continuation

The upscale table décor was provided by Dame Adele O’Dell, DCTJ, BMTJ and Dame Vicki Ratcliff DTJ. The Priory of St. Columba had 32 people attending the Investi- ture and Dinner. The main course of the three courses served at the evening dinner was a filet Mignon – a cut of beef tenderloin [tender]. It was excellent to say the least. “Yes, you missed it!” When trying to enjoy the evening meal, and also afterwards, Chev. Chris Jessen, GOTJ,BMTJ Protocol Officer for the Priory of St. Columba, takes part as the role of Master of Vice – Toast Master of Ceremonies. If you were there, you will know that he was born to serves this role! It is a “hoot!” There were multiple Toasts to make, and a fun to ridiculous 21 gun salute [hand mo- tions] everyone must take part in. Grin – teeth showing brilliantly! After the entertainment, it was time to bid on the basket full of goodies: coffee, wine, whiskey, cheeses, chocolates, etc. The money goes to the Preceptory of Nairin, and the charity is for the Habitat of Humanity - Southeast USA. What has become a most profitable way of raising money for St. Columba charities, at its Investiture and Convent gatherings are to buy raffle tickets in hopes to win the basket. This year’s winners were Chev Bruce Ratcliff III, KTJ – Sword Bearer, and Dame Vicki Ratcliff, DTJ - Chaplain. Such is all in fun and within a relaxed atmosphere. The next Priory Board Meeting will be the morning before the Convent of the Priory of St. Columba: it will be held on June 29th in Olathe, Kansas - late morning – TBA.

Respectfully submitted by Chev Robert E Ryder KTJ – Secre- tary for the Priory of St Columba

Photos by Janey Brewen, DTJ

Commandery of Bon Accord by Dame Adele O’Dell, DCTJ, BMTJ 1st and 2nd quarter Charity Projects

On Sunday, February 24th, the Commandery of the Bon Accord held their First Quarter Meeting at Hardecke House. Dame Adele O'Dell, Commander of the Bon Accord, opened the meeting by welcoming everyone and asked Dame Vicki Ratcliff, Chaplin of the Commandery of the Bon Accord, to perform the Rit- ual Opening. The meeting then proceeded with a discussion of the upcoming Investiture, the 2013 calendar, and charity projects for consideration. Dame O'Dell then asked Dame Ratcliff to proceed with the Closing Ritual. The Commandery collected Keurig K-cups and goodies for soldiers serving in Afghanistan

Painting a elementary classroom is our 2nd Quarter charity/project. We will begin painting at 2:30PM on Thursday, May 16th at Jeffries Elementary, Springfield, MO. There are a lot of odd wall space, so I foresee having to use a brush quite a bit. Please wear older clothing in case... The Victor Page 8 The Supreme Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem Convent April 13 Priory of Robert the Bruce – 1St Presbyterian Church, Anaheim, California

Chivalry ~ From Medieval to Modern ity, the lily of chastity and the violet of humility” (1) By H.E. Chevalier W. James Nethery, GCTJ, SMTJ While the church was elevating Mary, the courts were elevating a more carnal love. The concept of courtly love emerged in southern France during the 11Th Century with strong influence Chivalry is not something that we dis- from the Spanish Muslim culture, poetry and philosophy. cuss often over a cup of coffee or during a casual get to gather. In fact one sel- From the Muslim invasion of Gibraltar in 711 A.D. until the end dom hears the word anymore. Never the of the Reconquista and revocation of Muslim rights by Ferdinand less it is still a factor in what we do and and Isabella in 1492 A.D., Muslim culture either was dominant or how we relate to one another. held a significant place in Spanish life. The great Spanish author, Miguel de Cervantes wrote Don Our Order’s Articles of Association tell Th us to help in the recovery of the spirit Quixote as a parody of Spanish chivalry in the early 17 century, of Chivalry. Furthermore we are told to when the Reconquista was complete and the Crown and Church - To perpetuate the ideals of Chivalry. were again firmly in control. Cervantes saw the humor in an anti- (Article 1; Sections C & D) In the Ritual quated outmoded way of life and illustrated it by having his hero Opening of all of our Ceremonies we are Don Quixote joust with windmills instead of knights. (2) reminded: British authors wrote the Arthurian Romances with the estab- “To Serve the Temple lishment of the kingdom of Camelot built on chivalry. Camelot failed due to Arthur’s loss of Guenevere to Lancelot’s more excit- To Love Meditation, ing courtly love. Camelot was lost because Arthur’s idealism and Discipline, his trust in spite of Merlin’s warnings (3) Knightly Combat, The Song of Roland is a tale of Charlemagne, the French King And Brotherhood.” fighting the Muslims in Spain and the gallant Count Roland bravely volunteering to lead the rear guard in the face of over- One of the vows that we all have taken at the time of our In- whelming odds. Roland dies while blowing on his horn to warn vestiture was to- his king of impending danger. He dies a martyr and like all mar- “….persevere in the labors of knightly conduct, observing tyrs he goes straight to Paradise. French chivalry stressed brav- always the rule of true Chivalry, and to persevere in the ery and gallantry as well as treachery in the roles of Roland and study and practice thereof?” his jealous and traitorous stepfather Ganelon. (4) The Word CHIVALRY comes from the French word chevalier, Chivalry has been dramatically diminished as a cultural factor which means, “Knight”. The root word in Latin means in peoples lives. People’s lives have changed, due to Spain’s fall “horseman”. It is fair to say that every time we discuss CHIV- from its pre-eminent position as a leading European power with ALRY we are talking about the conduct of an individual on horse- its loss of its American colonies. The industrial revolution and all back. of the sociologic changes that it brought moved much of the The medieval Knights Templar was made up of aristocrats population off the land and into the cities. The French Revolution who were trained and were adept in the art of war and service to with loss of much of a nation’s upper class changed that nation their king. socially, politically and economically. The devastating economic They fought wearing armor, using swords and shields. They and human losses that two world wars have had on the Britain have destroyed their claim to be an Empire on which the sun were proud horseman and were known to be gallant, loyal and brave. The typical Knight lived in a castle or fortified house, some never sets. Today we find ourselves living in a world that is con- trolled by a host of laws and regulations, we pay taxes on many lived in the courts of the kings or great lords. As wealthy mer- chants were educated at court they wanted to imitate the behav- things we do and items purchase. ior of the knights and to adopt their Chivalric life style. The result The result is a society that is much more homogeneous and was “The Gentleman’s Code” of the post medieval times. This it’s sharp contrasting colours are becoming a dull gray. remained clearly visible, even as late as the Victorian era, in their Class distinctions have become blurred and the result is that manners and dress. our elite class no longer has the time or money to maintain the The church’s introduction of the veneration of the Virgin Mary traditional life styles that we like to think of as chivalric. We still in the 8Th century A.D. led to Chivalry’s honour of ladies and enjoy watching them on TV or the movies but reality sadly fails to their resultant devotion by the knights. This reverence and hon- meet our imagination. our was limited only to aristocratic ladies, women of a lesser .Honour is one of the virtues of Chivalry. Knights defended the status were often looked down on, even in some cases consid- honour of their king, of fair maidens and themselves. They met ered evil. on the field of battle and risked their lives to defend their honour Bernard of Clairvaux taught that Mary, the mother of Jesus by jousting had an intimate role in the redemption of man. Bernard felt that humans might fear Christ because he was a part of the Triune God and that they would feel more comfortable with the human Chivalry - Convent of Robert the Bruce: page 9 Mary as our mediator with Christ. 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Convent - April 13 Priory of Robert the Bruce – Continued

As industry and technology have changed so has the defense only for our own lives but we need to reach out to others. First of honour, dueling with swords or pistols become the accepted help our families and neighbors and then to our community. Es- means for a gentleman to satisfying a question of his character? pecially look for those in our community who are in need. The While most men today would hire a lawyer, instead of challeng- homeless, the hungry and the sick they all need help. As Tem- ing another gentleman to a duel, there are still some cultures in plars we are “Our Brother’s Keepers”. which death is the only way to settle an argument. As Scots, we are all familiar with clan feuds, which continued THINGS TO REMEMBER: on for generations and even translated from Scotland to North America. Sicilians are famous for their mafia families and the Service to Others. wanton killings that have taken place in Sicily and in many of our Loyalty to friends and family. larger cities. Cities like Chicago and Detroit are suffering explo- Respect Women. sive murder rates due to drug dealing and rampant crime associ- Protect the innocent & defend the weak. ated with it and their authorities seem unable to do anything about it. There is no chivalry in these cities streets. Be Honest. We do still have some traces of chivalry but they are fading Keep your word. fast. Holding a car door for a lady or offering a lady your seat on Be Hospitable. a bus or subway may not continue much longer; many young Take Responsibility men and women simply ignore the custom. Men in the past would light a ladies cigarette for her but with the decreased inci- REFERENCES: dence of smoking you seldom see that act of chivalry anymore. (1) (http://www.womenreligious.org/~education/Mariology/Units/ Some gentlemen continue to walk on the outside when escorting In_Medieva a lady outdoors but usually it is an older man showing a lady that _Period/in_medieval_period.html) courtesy and we can expect that form of chivalry to be soon for- (2) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Quixote gotten. Tipping of one’s hat is a forgotten habit because most men no longer wear hats. Sadly when they are worn and should (3) http://classiclit.about.com/od/kingarthur/a/ be removed, as during the singing of the National Anthem or aa_arthurian_2.html when in church, it is not uncommon to see hats still atop some- (4) http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/songofroland/ one’s un-chivalrous head. summary.html The one form of chivalry that remains strong and healthy is the custom of tipping for service. While this is not a universal custom it seems to have been firmly entrenched into the economic pat- tern of our society. Chivalry still lives in unexpected places; our military have shown real chivalry in the manner in which they relate to invaded nations where they show that they are truly kind and caring people who give of themselves to those in need. We Commandery of St. Cuthbert also send in Government personnel who help build schools and medical facilities for poor nations. Many of our military have died or been injured due to roadside bombs while carrying out such acts of chivalry. I am confident that medieval knights would recognize such acts as chivalry.

There have been some amazing stories of unselfish acts told of the survivors of the 9-11 tragedy. These are certainly acts of chivalry on a heroic scale. There was recently a report of a lady who responded to a young boy’s request for food money by buying him lunch instead. This developed into a weekly lunch, then a friendship and even- tually a close bond between two individuals of different races, vastly different social status and age. One chivalric act that she did for this young boy, whose mother was a drug addict, was to make him a brown bag lunch to take to school each day. As he later describes it, that brown bag with a sandwich and fruit inside demonstrated that he had someone in his life that cared about him. That was an act of chivalry that she did daily, which has gone on to enrich both of their lives. Photo from a Christmas activity/formal meeting for the Com- Today with less personal freedom and ever increasing de- mandery of St. Cuthbert. We had a formal meeting and also pendence by many on government for their daily needs we all brought 200 pounds of food and 11 pounds of toys to distribute should consider our personal responsibilities. As Scottish Knights to the ROC in the area. Templars we all need to step forward and take responsibility not The Victor The Supreme Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem Page 10

Priory of Robert the Bruce Convent

The First Presbyterian Church [top left to right].

Middle left photo are Mantled Chivalry prepares to enter the church for the Convert.

Middle right photo is Dame Cheryl A Cook, DTJ, Commander of the Commandery of Good St. James.

Middle right is Chev Randolph Hyatt, Priory Sword Bearer

Bottom left is Chev. Patrick J. Moffett, KTJ, serving as Chaplain.

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We look to Scotland for all our ideas of civilization - Voltaire

Grand Prior of the Scots- Raymond Morris

Half a tomato, broiled with cheese on top A rasher of bacon, which in the UK is more like thinly sliced ham Potato, or tattie, scone (rhymes with gone) Link sausage, or banger Sautéed mushrooms Baked beans (yes, for breakfast) One egg, fixed any way you like Black pudding (which is anything but a dark chocolate dessert)

Scottish Trivia- This Is Too Easy

1. A unique lift system was opened in 4. On a stormy night in December 7. Which Princess was born at Glamis 2002, to reconnect the Union Canal 1879, a train travelling across a Castle? with the Forth and Clyde Canal. Can bridge fell into a river when the cen- you tell me the name of it? tral section collapsed. Which river ____ Princess Michael was it crossing? ____ Princess Margaret ____ Falkirk Wheel ____ Princess Beatrice ____ Union Canal Lift Syst. ____ Forth ____ Princess Diana ____ The Millennium Wheel ____ Spey ____ Edinburgh Canal Lift ____ Dee 8. What is Scotland’s official religion? ____ Tay ____ Presbyterian 2. You can take a ferry or drive 5. Where would you find the ____ Roman Catholic across the bridge to the Isle of Skye. William Wallace Monument? ____ Methodist Where does the ferry to Armadale sail ____ Anglican from? ____ Stirling ____ Aberdeen 9. “Loch Lomond” is Scotland’s na- ____ Oban ____ Glasgow tional anthem” ____ Inverness ____ Dundee ____ Aberdeen ____ True ____ Mallaig 6. What is the highest mountain (or ____ False munro) in Scotland? 10. A slope or hill in Scotland is called 3. What is the name of Scotland's old- ____ Aonach Mòr a "brae"? est distillery? ____ Ben Macdhui ____ Ben Nevis ____ True ____ Glenmorangie ____ Cairn Gorm ____ False ____ Glen Grant ____ Glenturret Answers can be found on page 12. ____ Glenlivet

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PRIORY OF ROBERT THE BRUCE CALENDAR

May 11 Priory Executive Board Meeting – Good Sir Jame 18 CHARITY, Ronald MacDonald House, Or 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 The Bailiwick has received a new bolt of our tartan. It October 19 CHARITY, Operation Care Giver, Packing –Athlit has gone up in price and is now selling at $63 a yard November 05 Guy Fawkes Night and this includes postage. Please get in touch with 09 Postulants Reception – The Prior’s Home, me if you like to purchase this material. Anaheim Hills 10 Priory of Robert the Bruce INVESTITURE – 1St Presbyterian Church, Anaheim 10 Priory of Robert the Bruce Officers Mess – Foxfire

Restaurant, Anaheim Hills 11 CHARITY, Hat packing for troops –Athlit Saint Andrews Day, patron Saint of Scotland December 14 Priory Christmas Party – Claremont 25 Christmas Day 26 Boxing Day

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7. Princess Mar-garet; 8. ; 9. False; False; 9. ; 8. Mar-garet; Princess 7. http://www.scotster.com/

turret; 4. Tay; 5. Stirling; 6. Ben Nevis; Nevis; Ben 6. Stirling; 5. Tay; 4. turret; forums/scottish-jokes- 1. Falkirk Wheel; 2. Mallaig; 3. Glen- 3. Mallaig; 2. Wheel; Falkirk 1. humour/Funny-Kilt- August 5 2013: Investiture, renewing wedding

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

Greetings! you! What about other Commanderies, and Precepto- This issue is a wee bit late – end of April. My apol- ries, etc. Please provide to your Prior of your activities ogy! I desire the Victor to reach you: January, April, and send it approved to the Editor - newsletter?? July, and October of a given yearly calendar. The reason of being almost off schedule and it is a good The moment is getting near for many of us to travel excuse: both of our SMOTJ Priories are very active to the Motherland of Scotland, and it is almost a step with their Investitures and Convents. As Editor, it is back in time. Yet, of those who will “pond-jump” [fly most important to include both in the most current over the Atlantic], we will “come together” on the 5 newsletter. August 2013 for the Investiture and dinner. More Note: Commandery of St. Cuthbert and Com- about this event will be in the July issue of the Victor. mandery of Bon Accord provided for this newsletter a brief write-up of their gathering and charities. Thank Cheers!