US $4.00 SOCIETY WORLDWIDE The Guardian A Publication of the Clan Wallace Society. Est. 1966

WINTER 2011 VOL 45, NO 1 From the Desk of the President

Prior to retiring as a professional driver, lace incorporated language defining what much of my time was spent looking down this Society's objectives would be. the road, but on occasion I had to check Among them, the improvement and pres- the side mirrors to see what was “back ervation of objects connected with Scot- there.” Such is the case for this issue of tish History, traditions, and especially our newsletter. First we'll look ahead at those of the Family of Wallace. where the Society is going following a Not all that long after its founding, the modest change of Directors beginning on Clan Wallace Society was represented at January 1st, 2011. Then we'll take a look the in by back on the occasion of the 40 th anniver- Charles B. Wallace in September 1970, sary of then-president Charles B. Wal- speaking of a monument that had lan- lace's speech at Elderslie, in guished on the site since its beginnings in September of 1970. 1912; how four of the plaster plaques of This summer's nominating process for six intended to adorn the monument had President Bob Wallace and his wife, Lois, Directors produced three nominations to been housed in Paisley Museum; how wish everyone in CWSW a great 2011. fill three openings on the Executive funding was necessary to refurbish the Board. Had any additional nominations monument, cast the plaques in bronze been submitted, an election by Council and have them placed on the monument members would have been required to in the spaces reserved for them so many Ciad Mile Fàilte! choose which of the nominees would sit years earlier. At the close of his speech, Welcome to the CWSW. on the Executive Board over the next the six plaques were unveiled to those in three years. attendance that day in Elderslie. On behalf of Ian Francis Wallace of that Ilk, 35th Chief of Clan Wallace, the Executive Vice President William J. “Bill” That was the first but by no means the President and Board of Directors wel- Wallace of Bend, Oregon is finishing his last effort of this Society to follow objec- come the individuals listed below to the third three-year term of office, as is Di- tives set by the Society's founders. To fellowship of our Society. Fàilte! rector John R. Wallace of South Carolina. this day we attempt to locate projects

Thanks for the years of service each of that follow their example. Such efforts you has given to our organization, and have led us to the new Visitors Center at Upgrade to Life Member look forward to your continuing support Culloden; an ongoing contribution to as- Kelly J. Wallace, Middleton, ID of the Society. On January 1st, 2011, sist the Wallace 700 group in Aberdeen; John Thomas Wallace, Sylvan Lake, AB Russ Harper and Ron Heacock, both of more recently to assist in refurbishing the North Carolina, will take seats on the Robert Burns statue in Milwaukee, Wis- New Life Members Board of Directors, to replacing Bill and consin; and this November the ground- William R. Wallace, Grant's Pass, OR John. Gentlemen, thank you for agreeing breaking in Philadelphia for a new statue Sara Martin, Wilder, ID to serve the Society as Directors over the honoring those who immigrated to this next three years. nation from Scotland generations ago. New Annual Members Julie Lane, Lenoir City, TN th Russ and his wife Marcia have been Con- Given that this September was the 40 Teresa Creech, Morgan Hill, CA veners for a number of years, and repre- anniversary of Charles B. Wallace's com- William Edward McNair, Fairfax, VA sented the Society at the Homecoming ments to an audience in Elderslie, my William James Wallace, Interlachen, FL event in Edinburgh last year. Ron and his thought was to ask our editor to print his Adam J. Walls, Chestnut Hill Grove, MD wife Terri are also long time conveners entire speech in this newsletter. His Sue Horsley McCracken, Paris, KY for Clan Wallace Society. We look for- speech can be found on Pages 6 and 7. Andy Watkins, Bogart, GA ward to their joining the Board in Janu- All the best in 2011 and beyond! Susanne Dykes, Belvedere, SC ary. Your president was the third nomi- Nancy Wallace, Kennesaw, GA nee and will begin his third three-year Shawn Hendrickson, Hiawassee, GA term in January. Bob. Robert Barry Wallace, Gardnerville, NV At the founding of Clan Wallace Society in Diana Register, Hephzibah, GA 1966, Charles B. Wallace and Joe P. Wal- Robert B. Wallace, President PAGE 2 THE GUARDIAN WINTER 2011

Proceedings of the 2010 Annual Directors Meeting at Stone Mountain, GA

The Annual Directors Meeting (ADM) of the Clan no awards were presented, but four certifi- bookstores, a modest increase in advertis- Wallace Society Worldwide was held at Stone cates were presented to Board members. ing budget for FY 2011, and funds for tent Mountain, Georgia, October 15, 2010. Here are Rewards program brought in $3,396.00 for expenses at Stone Mountain. the proceedings: the year, totaling more than $26,026.90 B. Election of Officers: Officers and Pro- since inception of the program. Directors for 2011 are: Robert B. Directors Attending: H. International Projects Report: John Wallace, President; Larry Slight, Executive Robert Bruce “Bob” Wallace, President Wallace discussed current and future pro- Vice President; Donna K. Wallace, Secre- William J. “Bill” Wallace, Executive V-P jects, including the Wallace statue at Dry- tary; Lisa Donant, Treasurer. Lisa Donant, Treasurer burgh, Scotland, and a potential program C. ADM for 2011: Memphis TN, with or with- John R. Wallace for musical instruments in Appalachia for out the Games. Jean R. Wallace children. D. Web Site: Add a page to the site for the James L. Wallace I. Membership Survey: Darrell Wallace sale or trade of Clan Wallace or Scottish Darrell L. Wallace conducted a random survey of 30 Council items. A draft web page will be written and Charles Wallace members, receiving a 40% response. At the reviewed by the CWS attorney prior to Larry Slight current rate of new Council members vs the being made public. Proxies held for: rate of attrition for current Council mem- E. Membership Proposal: Discussion of a Donna Kay Wallace and Elmer Inman. bers, the number of Council members is proposal to change membership categories expected to continue declining over the related to the earlier discussed Membership MEETING OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 next decade. Survey results, to be reviewed by the CWS J. Special Reports: Larry Slight discussed attorney. Opening: The President called the meeting to the status of Open Actions dating from the F. International Projects for 2011: John order at 9:11 AM, Friday, October 15, 2010. 2009 ADM in Estes Park, Colorado. Most Wallace discussed maintenance for several actions have been completed, and several ongoing projects; new Immigrants Memo- Minutes from 2009 Meeting: Accepted. are ongoing. rial in Philadelphia; funding for a CWS Treasurer's FY 2010 Report was presented K. Advisory Director for Canada: Larry Award for Fergus Games; and funding for and approved. Slight presented for Dorothy Knight. The Scottish Heritage program at Lyon College, Society has gained seven new members in Batesville, AR. Reports. Canada. Also discussed was the Wallace- G. International Project for the Future: burg Mural, Day in Canada nearing Review of a book on Sir All reports, statistics, and cost figures were for reality, and information on Games in Al- published in French written by Beatrice Fiscal Year October 1, 2009 – September 30, berta. Balty. Past Director Tom E.S. Wallace of 2010. Nova Scotia will review, comment, and A. Election Committee: No report – Nomi- Close of Meeting, Sine Die. make recommendations regarding the nations equaled the number of Open Direc- translation and publishing. tor Positions. MEETING OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 H. Loaner Convener Kit: The Convener B. Membership Chair: Charles Wallace re- Chair will assemble a loaner kit for conven- Opening: The President reopened the meeting ported 63 new members: 58 Annual, 5 Life, ers to use on an emergency basis. at 12:35 PM, Friday, October 15, 2010. and two Life members upgraded to Council. I. 2012 Calgary Gathering: Bob and Lois Ten Annual members renewed this year. Certification of New Directors: Russ Harper Wallace took a preliminary look at Calgary C. Newsletter Manager: Lisa Donant pre- and Ronald Heacock were certified as new Direc- and Canmore over the Labor Day weekend, sented for Elmer Inman. The Society is tors. including reviewing hotel properties. A mailing out 62 newsletters each issue, while committee was named to continue the email distribution accounts for the remain- New Business. process: Bill Wallace, Lisa Donant, and John T. Wallace. der. A. Annual Budget for FY 2011: Placement

D. Convener Affairs: Jean Wallace reported of Society ads in magazines available in new Conveners Bob and Lois Wallace. Dick Close of Meeting, Sine Die. and Jean have connected with Robert Crawford to set up next year in Memphis, making an- other Crawford-Wallace con- nection. E. Secretary's Report: Lisa Donant presented for Donna Wallace. Mailings for the year included the Annual President's Letter and nomination forms for the Board of Directors elec- tion. F. Documents/Publications- Maitland Papers: Marcus Jim Wallace reported that there is an interest from Dr. Philip Smith, author of “Tartan for Me,” in working on translation of the Maitland Papers. G. Recognition Program Re- port: John Wallace reported The CWSW Board of Directors (and other friends) at the 2010 ADM at Stone Mountain, GA. PAGE 3 THE GUARDIAN WINTER 2011 The Clan Tent Cavaliers: A Poem

In the early mists of dawn you'll see us driving in the stakes Raising up our standards while the world slowly wakes An army of great highlanders converging on the moor While waiting for the doughnut stand to open up its door

For we're the worsted warriors - the clan tent cavaliers We never miss a ; you'll always find us here So come on in and sit you down, and have a drop of cheer And we'll figure out a way of having you sit here next year

From Anderson to Young every family has its place A momentary nation raised on one wee acre space Experience the World International Pipe Band Competition. We'll preserve our ancient glories and our history as well Announcing Buying every trink’ and bauble that the vendors have to sell

“Pipe Dreams” Tour to Scotland Our are low, our sporrans high, our hose a wee bit thin August 9th-17th, 2011. But like yourself, we're handsome folk, we're sure you'll fit right in We're friendly and good-natured and the clan pays for the beer Be at Green for the Worlds International Pipe Band Which is how we know that you'll be sitting here with us next year competition and see thousands of Pipers from many na- tions, World Highland Games, Highland dancing and a Taste We've memorized the clans and , and all the surnames too of Scotland. Proving we're all kith and kin, connecting us to you This unique one-of-a-kind tour has been organized and will But it your name's not on the list, there's no need for despair be escorted by Bob and Lois Wallace, Council members of We'll just look it up in a bigger book; it's bound to be in there Clan Wallace Society-Worldwide, and members of the Ne- vada Society of Scottish Clans. The tour focuses on the art We'll shout for you our battle cry, though we're not sure what it means of the Great And here's a sprig of our family plant, but do take care it stings Highland Bag- We'll show you all our ; hunting, dress, and ancient too pipe, yet in- While the chairman plays our pibroch on his granny's old kazoo cludes many unique points Some say that we're silly; others say we're clean bereft of interest: To sit here in the noon-day sun in nine yards of the best Loch Lomond, But if you think we're crazy, then just take a look around Royal Concert At the loonies strangling pipes and pitching tree trunks at the ground Hall-Glasgow, Piping Live Just sign up on the database and pay the bitty fee Festival, Isle of For our home made periodical listing all you get for free Bute, Mount You can order crests and coats of arms, and have them in a week Stuart, Edin- The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Along with baseball caps and tee-shirts with our motto writ in Greek burgh and Cas- tle including the famous Military Tattoo, plus much more. What's that you say, your name's not here, it's nowhere to be found Free time has been included for those who want to pursue There's not a clan, or , or lowland house for you around? individual interests. Then you must be chief of all your ilk! We'll help you find a tent And we'll make you High Convenor of your own wee government This tour is part of a fund-raising effort – a portion of the tour price of $1,699.00 is a donation to the Pipe and Drum — Recorded by Donnie MacDonald & James Keigher of “Men of Worth” band of your choice. Special pricing of $920.00 has been obtained for travelers from 12-16 sharing a room with two adults. The trip will especially be enjoyable for the first time trav- eler, and those who have experienced Scotland before. For a full color brochure and information contact: Gail Pratt, Travel Unlimited, Reno, Nevada at (775) 329-0658, or di- rect at 775-824-4551, or at www.travelunlimited.net. You can contact Lois Wallace by email at lois- [email protected] , or phone (775) 246-8316 for any questions. We would love to have you come along with us. “It is essential to get your deposit in early to reserve your place at the sellout events that we will be attending.” Clan Convenors are a special breed. Kudos to each and every one! PAGE 4 THE GUARDIAN WINTER 2011 Following in our Footsteps: Engaging Today’s Youth in Scottish Heritage

Girls ranging in age be- tween three to young adult were doing Scottish danc- ing. A young girl, about age 8, was playing the pipes. The pipe major had a young lad shadowing his every motion. How excit- ing is that to have the whole band following your direction. At the Wallace clan tent Symbols of collective identity ensure our culture’s survival. interest in the replica of the William Wallace

brings the kids in to look and see if they By Bill J. and Norma Wallace can handle it. (See pictures on the web- site). After they are inside the tent they It takes many generations to construct a love to learn more about William Wallace culture. It only takes one generation to and Scotland. lose it. Indeed, across the international Scottish community, many are wondering Making cardboard targes and shields with the same question: How do we engage jewels on them was a big hit at the Albany Being a role model is a key success factor. today’s youth in their Scottish heritage, games. We are going to do it again at the culture and traditions? The answer to this Portland Games. We will also have color- with your suggestions on how you have question is essential if Scottish culture and ing sheets and Clan Wallace buttons and successfully engaged young people in our heritage are to be transmitted to the next we will make some sporrans using colored collective Scottish heritage. generation. duct tape. We will have two tents in Port- land, one for the displays and information. What happens at the Tacoma Highland The second tent will have snacks and a PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR ARTICLES, Games held in Graham, WA, is a great ex- card table with kids' activities. NEWS, PHOTOS AND ample of getting youth involved in their ANNOUNCEMENTS TO Scottish heritage. Many toddlers were If you have any suggestions, we want to walking around in kilts — that’s a start. hear from you. Contact your Editorial Staff [email protected]

Replica of Wallace’s Sword Still a Crowd-Pleaser on the West Coast

Wallace sword was late getting to the tent. help Bill and Ada have provided at multiple Not one person stopped by to hear about games throughout the year. In addition it the tales of William Wallace until the sword is fun to have two William Wallaces at the was in place. The sword is a magnet to tent; that always sparks conversation. the young, once in the tent they learn more about Sir William Wallace, “The Guardian of Scotland.”

The festival is small and there was an equally small Clan Parade. At the William J. Wallace and Ada and William S. opening ceremony Wallace take a well-deserved break. a representative from each Clan was By Bill J. and Norma Wallace announced. Bill and Ada Wallace The power of the Wallace Sword was sure represented Clan noted at the High Desert Celtic Society Wallace. Bill and Festival and Scottish Games that took place Norma Wallace on August 14, 2010. The replica of the appreciated all the Bill St. C., Bill J., Jan, Norma and Ada Wallace at the Reno Celtic. PAGE 5 THE GUARDIAN WINTER 2011

The Maple Leaf Tartan : Notes from Canada was the Honoured Clan this year and won the best tent award. the Fergus Fes- Heritage Tent was a beehive of activities tival and High- with Celtic needlework, pottery, tartan and land Games plaids, spinning, weaving, and not to forget under way! It the sheep shearing and horseshoeing. proves to be a most entertain- Genealogy and Education tent featured Dr. ing evening with Kevin James and Dr. Greame Morton, pro- eleven distin- fessors of Scottish Studies of the University guished pipe of Guelph, ON. Dr. James is currently one bands, Celtic of a panel of 3 “genealogical sleuths” on singers, and the History Channel’s “Ancestors in the heavy events Attic”. Dr. Morton is researching and writ- demonstrations ing a book “Ourselves and Others; Scotland on the agenda. 1832-1914. Also featured was Robin Laing, Scotland’s Whisky Bard; a participant in all A Tribute to the things relating to the “water of life” scotch Homeland: whisky. Happy clansfolk march up Queen Street in downtown Kincardine, ON. With twinkling candle lights McKiddies Centre entertained the “kids”, By Dorothy Wallace Knight showing the way, 35 clans, also carrying Saturday and Sunday with Birds of Prey; candles, gathered to pay tribute to their caber toss; sword fighting; crafts and face Kincardine Festival and Highland homeland. A tremendous fireworks display painting; sculpturing (making Nessie from Games 2010. July 2nd-4th, 2010. delighted young and old alike and brought wax); Rev. Dr. Kevin Fast of the heavy Warm sunshine and bonny breezes from the day to a close. events, showed off his incredible strength and told all about the Heavies events; Loch Huron set the scene for the 12,000 Saturday: Let the games begin, a day of George Chiappa, also of the heavy events, visitors to the Kincardine Festival and High- beehive activities. Thirty-five clan tents spoke on the importance of eating right land Games - a wonderful day and evening opened early to greet approximately and staying in shape. filled with the sounds of the pipes and 35,000 visitors. Clan Passports were given drums. to the children to collect all the clans’ The day closed with closing ceremonies Honorary Festival Grand Chieftain Duncan crests, a new addition this year, and very and massed bands. th successful. Clan Wallace had the best day Hawthorne welcomed all to enjoy the 11 Sunday: Kirkin ‘o the Tartan was held at ever, with over 16 handouts given and Annual Festival. Seven clans participated in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Beverly signatures collected. Terry Wallace and son the lengthy clan parade, be- Rock represented Clan Wallace for the Jeff again were the centre of attraction in ing the Honorary Clan. Blessing of the Tartan. Topic for the ser- their chain mail and . Beverly Rock mon was “St. Columba Wrestles a Mon- Twenty-eight bands signed up for competi- supervised the stamping of the clan pass- ster.” Strupak (tea and scones) followed tion as well as solo piping and drumming. ports...busy time!!! Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus the service. Highland dancing and heavy events were and elves paid a visit to our clan tent, and also the order of the day. a refreshing thought because of the heat of Indeed, 2010 was a great year for Clan The Avenue of the Clans was a huge suc- the day.... 93’F...Santa represented “The Wallace all across Canada. Next year cess with seven clans attending. Clan Claus Society” of North Ridgeville promises to be even more successful! Ohio, a.k.a. Festivities continued into the evening with Santa Kona a beautiful sunset on the Loch. Visitors and Gant. Their town folk eagerly await the Grand Event. crest is a rein- At every Scottish Festival the Kincardine deer head sur- Pipe Band welcomes a select few pipers rounded by the and drummers from the competing bands belt and buckle to march with them in the legendary Satur- with the motto day night parade. A crowd of 10,000 will - BELIEVE. gather to march behind the band down main street, have a rest, and then march Our clan is back again to the park where a Celtic con- growing. This cert wraps up a wonderful, exciting day. year we had 7 members take Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland part in the Games. August 13th-15th, 2010. parade of Friday Night Tattoo: A wonderful way to clans. We also get the festivities of the 65 th anniversary of have seven new members. Proud Canadian Wallaces assembling for the Clan Parade at Fergus. PAGE 6 THE GUARDIAN WINTER 2011

40th Anniversary of the Rededication of Elderslie’s Wallace Monument

and Treasurer; and Mrs. Jesse Wallace, lowing speech was given by the late Magnolia, Arkansas, Council Member. Ex- Charles B. Wallace, Past President. ecutive Vice President James D. Wallace, * * * Topeka, Kansas, and his wife were in Eld- erslie soon after the unveiling. Fellow Scots: The work was paid for out of a trust With a name like mine, and with names like funded by the Wallace Foundation (the Campbell, Boyd, Armstrong, and others in the Readers Digest Wallace's), the Clan Wal- families of my wife and myself, we feel not only lace Society-Worldwide, and Wallace of a relationship by affinity but also a relationship by consanguinity with all of you. Candacraig, Falconer Wallace. Charles B. Wallace's main contribution was the effort It could have been mere chance, or Providence, to pull all of these factions together. or fate, or a fortuitous concatenation of circum- stances that brought my wife and myself to this The monument had been partially built in hallowed spot only three years ago. 1912 by the London Associa- In 1961 my wife and I had stood at the plaque tion. Charles B. Wallace worked with the on the floor of Westminster Hall, which marked 2nd District Council of the County of Ren- the place of the trial of Sir William Wallace in frew in hopes of completing the monument 1305. We had viewed the plaque at Smithfield and have the original four plaques on top marking the place of his barbaric execution. We cast and mounted on the monument. The had passed over London Bridge, where his skull original artist never finished two of the stood next to that of Llewellyn of , and plaques, so they filled in with two new where it was soon to be joined by that of Sir plaques. One is a replica of the Simon Fraser. The magnificent Wallace Monument at Elderslie plaque at Smithfield. The sixth THE BATTLE OF STIRLING plaque was dedicated to the groups BRIDGE By Wayne Jones and Marcus J. Wallace who made this possible, and was Wallace made his name by mak- September 2010 marked the 40th anniver- informational of the efforts of Sir ing a series of lightning raids sary of the rededication of the Wallace William. against key English targets. Joining forces with Sir Andrew Monument at Elderslie. Clan Wallace an- Notwithstanding what is described nounced the completion of this monument Murray, he faced an English the 1970 annual report, the expected army at Stirling Bridge on 11th that marks the birthplace of Sir William plaques and artisan results need September 1297. Wallace, in the 1970 Annual Report. It was clarification. There are six plaques. reported that, "at 3:00pm, Saturday, Sep- Four were designed by the original A sudden Scots charge trapped tember 12, 1970, six bronze plaques at the artist and completed only in plaster. and routed the English force. base of the monument were unveiled and Wallace followed this victory with They were stored in the Paisley Mu- an invasion of northern . the monument was re-dedicated." seum from 1912 until 1970. Charles's efforts resulted in them being cast in The actual unveiling was conducted by In 1967 we had been to Stirling Bridge, climbed Charles B. Wallace, Founder, High Commis- a composite material, not bronze, and the Abbey Craig and then up to the top of the Wal- sioner, and President and of Clan Wallace. replica of the plaque at Smithfield is also lace National Monument. That same year we He was assisted by Lt. Col. Malcolm Robert cast in the same material. The sixth plaque had seen our late lamented chief, with his heir, Wallace of that Ilk, Kirklands of Damside, acknowledges the major contributors to the our present chief, in his home at Corsee, Nairn. completion of the plaques. It is basically Auchterardor, Perthshire, Scotland. Also in At that time the monument here was crumbling, attendance were co-founder Joe P. Wal- text with no artistic aspects. The plaques and only four of the six projected plaques for the lace, Universal City, Texas, Chairman of the are displayed with this article. base were completed, and in plaster only, and they since 1912 had been housed in the Paisley Board; Mrs. Charles B. Wallace, Secretary The full speech given by Charles B. Wallace Museum. So, it was with a heavy heart that we follows below. returned to the States. WALLACE MADE GUARDIAN OF SCOTLAND (1297-98) Editor’s Note: In 1970, six At that time, in the late spring of 1967, Clan bronze plaques were dedicated Soon after their victory at Stirling Wallace Society (Worldwide) was only a few Bridge in September 1297 Murray and affixed to the base of the months old, but it was organized to accomplish and Wallace were acting as Gen- monument marking the birth- things. One of its charter purposes permitted erals of the army and Guardians place of Sir William Wallace, at the improvement and preservation of objects of the . Elderslie, Renfrewshire, Scot- connected with Scottish History, traditions, and especially those of the Family of Wallace. Murray died of wounds later in land. This event was the culmi- 1297 and by the spring of 1298 nation of several years work Some of the funds to complete this monument the Community of the Realm rec- that had been undertaken by were raised here. Most were contributed from ognized Wallace as sole Guard- Clan Wallace Society Worldwide the United States of America by those of Scottish ian. He proved to be a confident and its President Charles B. Wal- descent. In my case, my ancestors emigrated and successful political leader. from this very area some generations ago. It is lace. At the unveiling, the fol- PAGE 7 THE GUARDIAN WINTER 2011

WALLACE MEETS BRUCE AFTER THE his life for the salvation of others. After his defeat at Falkirk, Wallace re- We know of his father, his signed the Guardianship but continued mother, his brother or broth- to serve as a field commander and as a ers, and that all of the Craw- diplomat in and Italy. When the fords of Loudon and the Wal- Scottish resistance collapsed in 1304 he laces of Elderslie were put to fought on until his betrayal, capture, trial death by the English in a and execution in1305. Robert the Bruce twelve year period, 1295-1307. continued the struggle against the Eng- We know that he was the lish and at Bannockburn in 1314 great, great grandson of Rich- achieved victory, paving the way for ard Wallace, the founder of the Scotland's return to independence. Family of Wallace, who was alive in 1163, witnessing at that time a charter from Walter the hope of all of us that you will accept our Fitz Alan, High Steward of Scotland, to the Great work as a small payment on our genealogical Paisley Abbey. indebtedness. I bring you greetings from your We do know of the acts of the Patriot in his war friends and relatives from across the water, no against Edward I in the year 1297, through his matter how many miles and generations re- defeat at Falkirk, July 22, 1298. For the next moved. seven years we know little until his capture, trial We pay tribute at the same time to one who and execution in August 1305. departed this life on June 1, this year, at the age It is not to historical minutiae, nor is it to de- Plaque by Renfrew Council thanking the CWSW almost of four score and ten, our late lamented tailed personality sketches that Sir William Wal- Chief, Colonel Robert Frances Hurter Wallace of lace owes his lasting fame. Patrick Henry, Garibaldi, Bolivar, Hidalgo, Rous- that Ilk, C.M.G. Without his encouragement, seau, San Martin, Robert E. Lee, William B. personal interest and personal participation, WALLACE RAISES THE Travis, Samual Houston, and others? Even now, our Society would never have been formed, SCOTTISH STANDARD. after 700 years from the birth of this deathless much less have aided in the successful com- Patriot, four-fifths of the persons on this great pletion of this great work. Edward of England's Earth are still in personal or economic, or politi- invasion of Scotland in The Family of Wallace and our Society are at cal, or religious bondage. 1296 left the country the same time indeed fortunate in having as leaderless. King John To Sir William Wallace there was no paradox his son and heir, our new Chief, Malcolm (Baliol) of Scotland was between patriotism and freedom, for he gave his Robert Wallace of that Ilk. imprisoned, and rival life as much for one as for the other. factions split the nobility. It is something more than a mere coincidence, Nihilism is a latter-day doctrine, but it would th In May 1297 Wallace again that this year 1970 may be the 700 have been repudiated by our Patriot, who cer- "raised his head," and anniversary of the birth of the Scottish Na- tainly recognized, even then, the necessity for a killed the Sheriff of Lan- tional Hero on this sacred place, and that now lawfully constituted, and lawfully administered ark. we may finally in some small measure ade- governmental authority in a gregarious society. quately mark the spot. He would have repudiated Marxism for he was a Of the Patriot's early life, very little is known. Rather, it is to his discovery of patriotism, and religious man. Even the time and place of his birth can be fixed his martyrdom for his own freedom and love of So, we are here gathered to pay tribute to the only circumstantially. The English historians liberty that preserves his name as a symbol of birth, and to the life of a religious man who would make of him a bandit. Blind Harry and the free and brave, everywhere. stood for two great principles – patriotism and others would make of him a Christ-like figure, freedom. who in his own fashion was crucified, and gave It has been said that without Wallace, there would have been no Bruce, for Bruce learned His memory should be a rallying cry to all of us guerilla war- to preserve our patriotism from ridicule and fare from his rescue our freedom from oppression of all kinds predecessor, at every stage. and Stirling Bridge and As this edifice marks the birthplace, and as the Falkirk had to spire points to the lofty ideals of this life, and as precede Ban- the six plaques memorialize and depict scenes nockburn. from his life – Wallace Raising the Scottish Stan- dard, Wallace Made Guardian of Scotland, Battle And who of Stirling Bridge, Wallace Meeting Bruce after knows how the Battle of Falkirk, His Trial and His Death – so much of the do I symbolically now unveil the new plaques of deeds and this monument, completed at long last, in the fate of Wil- Latin words of the motto of the House of Wal- liam Wallace lace: went into the actions of such as Joan of Arc, George “Pro Libertate!” At the Elderlsie Monument during the CWSW’s “Scotland Tour in 2005.” Washington, PAGE 8 THE GUARDIAN WINTER 2011 Convenor’s Corner Brave-Hearth: Wintery Scottish Meals

By Jean R. Wallace By Lisa Donant ally stir in grits. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 to 40 minutes or Readers, both of the It is time to be think- until thickened. Stir in whipping cream, following recipes ing about the games butter and pepper, simmer, stirring occa- are “some kinda you are going to be sionally 5 minutes. Top with shredded wonderful’ anytime doing in 2011, and cheese and/or other add-ins if desired. of the year, but a start sending in your Yields 6 servings. favorite during the information to the winter months. Webmaster and the Glazed Apples and Sausage Director of Convener Ith gu leòir! Affairs so that we can (Eat plenty!) 2 lbs. Sausage Links, pre-cooked update our web site. 2 lg. Tart Apples, peeled, cored & sliced Members - remember to check this section Momma’s Creamy Grits 1 small Onion, chopped – I like to use a on the web site to find game dates and Sweet Onion / Vidalia locations in your area. 2 cups Milk 1/3 cup Water Conveners - remember there is a minimum 2 cups Water 1/4 cup Brown Sugar, packed number of items that must be on display in 1 to 1/2 tsp. Salt every tent, and we ask that you all do this. 1 cup uncooked Regular Grits Brown sausage in a large skillet and then The items include: SIGN UP BOOK OR 1 cup Whipping Cream drain. Re- SHEETS, MEMBERSHIP FORMS, TARTAN 1/4 cup Butter move sau- FOR ME, NEWSLETTERS, and TRI-FOLDS. 1 to 2 tsp. freshly Ground Pepper sages and They are capitalized to indicate the main add re- items you need. Any additional items you Optional add-ins: shredded cheese, crum- maining have are optional, but they will help you bled crispy bacon & crumbled cooked sau- ingredients have a better Clan tent display. Make sure sage. to same that they are the current ones. They are skillet. listed in the latest Conveners Handbook, Bring the Cook 8 to and are available on the web site at first three 10 minutes www.clanwallace.org/convener. You ingredients until tender, then stir sausages into mix- can also contact me and I will send the to a boil in a ture and continue cooking about 10 min- forms or pamphlets you need. large sauce- utes longer. Yields 8 Servings. pan; gradu- Remember to send out your follow-up let- ters to visitors who sign up at your tent. This helps promote the society, and that is Salado (TX) Scottish Gathering & corporation coming how we get new members. Also when you Highland Games. in 1966. Plans are are representing Clan Wallace you must be November 12th-14th, 2010. underway to cele- in Wallace attire. By Marcus J. (Jim) Wallace brate the 50 th anni- Men, if you have not yet purchased a , versary of the Soci- This year, the Scottish Gathering and vendors at many games have shirts avail- ety here in 2016, Highland Games at Salado, Texas enjoyed able with the clan crest on them. You can with the ADM being the best weather seen in several years. also get a sport kilt online for a better price held in conjunction This was the 49 th Annual Games. Pictured than the wool kilt. Dick and I have had our with the Gathering at right is Frank Wallace Leslie who is a kilts for over 20 years and they are as good and Highland Convener for both and Clan as new, so a wool kilt is a good investment. Games. Look for Wallace, when requested. This year he Remember that you are the person from additional informa- set up the tent and helped Clan Wallace Clan Wallace that might be the only person tion in future Convener Marcus Wallace. The games that prospective members will ever see, so “Guardians.” have moved several times but have always we need to make a good impression in our been in Salado. Frank Wallace Leslie There are a couple tents. of unique features There were some 15 visitors who signed Enjoy convening in the coming year. This is to these games, which are put on by the in, including co-founder of the Clan Wal- a good time of the year to restock your Central Texas Area Museum. The first is lace Society, Anne Wallace, and the Secre- forms, flyers, and pamphlets. I am avail- the Wee Scots Shop co-located with the tary of CWSW, Donna Kay Wallace. Com- able if you need supplies or have lost any- Museum, which has a selection of Scottish ments from the visitors were positive and thing. items. The second is a pair of Genealogy there was excellent interest shown in the Workshops. The first is on Friday at the REMEMBER: ALWAYS KEEP A MASTER Society. start of the games, and the second is a COPY AT HOME SO YOU DO NOT GIVE Salado is the location where the Society beginner's workshop on Saturday. Salado OUT YOUR LAST FORM OR HANDOUT. started back in the early 1960’s, with in- is well known as an artist location with Best of luck in 2011! — Jean. numerous galleries and outlets. PAGE 9 THE GUARDIAN WINTER 2011 Discovering Alberta By Pres. Bob Wallace This winter issue of “The Guardian” makes a good time to pass along some brief infor- mation on the Society's next Gathering in 2012 at Calgary and Canmore, Alberta, Canada. Lois and I visited both Calgary and Canmore over the Labor Day weekend in September of 2010, discovering that this locale in approximately 20 months is going to make for an outstanding Clan Wallace Society event! Hosting those attending the Gathering will be John T. and Debbie Wallace, of Sylvan Lake, Alberta, conveners extraordinaire for several events held each year in their home province. We first met John and Debbie at the Estes Park Gathering in 2009, thor- oughly enjoying that first meeting with “cousins” we'd not met previously. John John T. & Debbie Wallace, and Lois & Pres. Bob Wallace at Canmore, AB, on Labor Day. and Debbie will be working members of the committee putting the Gathering details boundary between the U.S. and Canada. miles west of Calgary, Canmore was the together over the course of 2011 with Bill In fact, as Lois and I drove north on our site of some of the winter events during and Norma Wallace, of Bend, Oregon, and way to Calgary, we were discussing that, that year's Olympics in 1988, others going Lisa Donant, of Mechanicsville, Virginia. aside from the flag flying atop flagpoles on in or near Calgary. While the town of Calgary is a thoroughly modern city that north of the border, one would be hard Canmore has grown somewhat since those might just as easily fit into the landscape pressed to recognize any difference be- Olympics, it's still a small town at the foot south of the 49 th parallel, the western tween the prairies of northern Montana of the Canadian Rockies, and on the way and southern Alberta; one runs into the out from Calgary to Banff, Lake Louise, and other with hardly a notice, aside from the several other interesting vacation destina- U.S./Canada border station straddling that tions west of Calgary. line. Look to future issues of the newsletter to Calgary holds its Games event on Saturday, provide details on the 2012 International while Canmore comes on Sunday. For Gathering of Clan Wallace in Calgary, AB. those attending the Gathering in 2009 at Estes Park, mountains looked quite close at that event; Canmore brings those moun- The Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB tains down nearly to the tents! About 70 WANTED! CWSW Newsletter Editor

The Board of Directors is accepting expressions of interest for a new permanent Editor for the CWSW Newsletter, “The Guardian.” “The Guardian” is an international award- winning newsletter, published three times annually. Applicants must possess excellent grammar and spelling, as well as proficiency with the following soft- ware: MS-Publisher2007, MS Word, e-mail/Outlook and Adobe PDF. The basic commitment is approximately 10-15 hours, every three months. Email your expression of interest to: [email protected] Pres. Bob and Past Presidents Bill J., John R. and Marcus J. Wallace at 2010 ADM. PAGE 10 THE GUARDIAN WINTER 2011 CWSW Rewards Program Nets $27,000 KEY CONTACTS

The Rewards ville, North Carolina, has made two dona- Office of the President Report for this tions of $120 in late in FY 2010, and an- Robert B. (Bob) Wallace issue of the other donation of $140 in early FY 2011. 1500 Riverpark Parkway newsletter is Dayton, NV 89403 Circle of the Saltire short. The Tel: 775-671-0149 Board has just Russell Harper [email protected]

completed its Council Member and newly elected Board 2010 Annual Member Russell Harper from Lewisville, Executive Vice President Directors North Carolina, has donated $120 in late Lawrence Slight Meeting at the FY 2010, and a further donation of $140 470 Wooded Crossing Circle Stone Moun- early in FY 2011. Russell is very close to St. Augustine, FL 32084 tain Highland being elevated to Circle of the Knight. [email protected] Games. As the newsletter is Secretary running a bit Tapadh leibh! Tapadh leibh! Donna Kay Wallace late, I shall be (Thank you! Thank you!) 4 Bay Hill Lane concise, but will report a few details of The President and the Board of Directors Laguna Vista, TX 78578 importance about the Program. of Clan Wallace Society Worldwide extends [email protected] First, after serving the Board for nine their deepest thanks for the continued Years, and three years previous to that, I exceptional support and loyalty to these Content Editor (Pro Tem) am stepping down from my Directors Posi- members for their many contributions to R. Wayne Jones tion at the end of December 2010. I have our Society. They also invite all Society [email protected] been the Chair of the Rewards Program Members to consider participating in this since its conception in 2005. During that important program. You can do so, by Layout Editor (Pro Tem) time we have raised total revenue of about contacting the Rewards Chairman at the Tom E.S. Wallace $27,000 from 27 donors for use by the coordinates below. [email protected] Society to accomplish our good works and Remember that all donations are Tax Ex- missions. President Robert Bruce Wallace empt and that the funds are used to ac- has requested that I continue to manage Conveners' Affairs complish cited Society Goals and Missions. this important responsibility, but as a Ma- Jean R. Wallace When you contribute, please include com- jor Chairman rather than as a Board Mem- 3005 Ridge Pass Road plete personal contact information along ber. I have agreed. Little Rock, AR 72227 with the donations, including your CWSW Tel: 501-227-7116 Second, we already have a great start for Membership Number. [email protected] donations in FY 2011. I have received do- Pro Libertate, nation from three of our most generous

Members already this year, as follows: Membership Chair John R. Wallace, Chairman Charles M. Wallace Circle of Sir William Wallace CWSW Rewards Program 3464 N. Beechwood Dr Marcus J. (Jim) Wallace Macon, GA 31210 CWSW Rewards Program Tel: 478-471-7489 Council Member, and Past President of the C/o John R. Wallace [email protected] Society, Marcus J. Wallace from Corinth, 110 Azalea Drive Texas, has donated $500 to the Program. Walterboro, SC 29488-2605 Webmaster Circle of the Knight Jim “Bowie” Wallace Marcia Harper Tel: (843) 782-4480 Bowie, MD 20720 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Council Member Marcia Harper from Lewis-

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