TheThe LeodLeod VoiceVoice Clan MacLeod Societies Canada National Council Newsletter # 47 Fall, 2007
Fall, 2007 Page 1 Two Clan Families United by Beth Mcleod and Don & Lesley McCrimmon s proud parents, we are thrilled to announce the marriage of Karen Macleod (Colin and Beth’s daughter) and Paul McCrimmon (Don Aand Lesley’s son) on Saturday, August 18, 2007. This has been a long time coming. They had met once before at a local ceilidh but truly got together at the 14th Clan MacLeod Parliament at Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye in 2002. It all started with early morning Scottish dancing lessons where Paul waited patiently each day for Karen to arrive. It seemed that morning is not her thing!
Quotes from speeches: “Karen is a pas- sionate person who would do anything for any- body. She is a thoughtful, loyal person who we truly value. She is an excellent teacher who will critique and also demonstrate to her class, the teenage method of bumping and grinding ex - plaining what is acceptable at the high school dances.” “Paul is a calm person who is a good listener and generous with his time. He makes shy or reserved people
CMSC Newsletter # 47, Page 2 feel welcome.” “This is a good match as they compliment each other, care, support and love each other.” (Bridesmaid)
“A toast to the groom. May he be handy with a hammer, paint brush and chainsaw. May he be knowledgeable in the ins and outs of marking multiple choice high school exams. May his car remain intact for the next 6 months. May he always win at poker. May he always treat his sister-in-law with the respect she deserves. And may he remember that his bride needs constant maintenance, and just because he has been working all day on other people (as an os- teopath), that is no excuse for forgetting his wife’s daily massage.” (Matron of Honour and Karen’s sister)
“She maybe stepping down a bit to marry a McCrimmon after all the Macleods lived in the Castle, the McCrimmon’s lived in, shall we say, the suburbs.” (Father of the Groom)
“There is nobody more deserving of find- ing someone with which to share all that he has to give than Paul. There is also nobody less equipped to find that person than Paul. Thank God Karen found him instead.” (Best Man) May you have - Walls for the wind And a roof for the rain, And drinks beside the fire Laughter to cheer you And those you love near you, And all that your heart may desire - Celtic Blessing
With best wishes for a long and happy marriage. The Parents. [Editor’s Note: And may your lives be enriched with much Clan MacLeod Society activity and leadership. Congratulations from all your Clan friends, current and future.] Fall, 2007 Page 3 President’s Report by Ian C. MacLeod
fter the flurry of activities and significant events covered Ain the last two issues of the Leod Voice, in some ways, it is a bit of a relief to have a period of “back to normal”. This summer has been an “off” year in terms of large gather- CMSC Coordinating Genealogist ings (Parliaments and NAGs) and Lesley) were married in August. fortunately, to my knowledge, we If they do have children down the have been spared the deaths of any line, any child will have a pedigree more of our Clan leadership, unlike almost begging for a CMSC leader- the circumstances over the previous ship role! nine months. Needless to say, our local soci- Barbara & Bob 50th Wedding eties have carried on with their usu- Anniversary: Bob & Barbara al summer activities of Highland (MacLeod) Armstrong celebrated Games and clan picnics and other their 50th Anniversary on October social events. So my comments in 5. Barb has been a stalwart of the this issue of the Leod Voice will Clan MacLeod in Canada for de- be more general – commenting on cades. She and her father, Donald, Chief Hugh’s transition into lead- co-chaired the first North American ership, some special events, some Gathering in Glengarry/Ottawa in ACMS activities, things Scottish, 1976. She was CMSC President and so on. from 1994 to 2000 and she is again chairing the NAG 2008 in Ottawa. SPECIAL EVENTS Those of you at Parliament last year, will recall her high qual- Congratulations are in order to ity presentation, promoting NAG some of our active kinsfolk. 2008. I sent to them a Certificate Karen & Paul’s Wedding: of Congratulations on behalf of Central Ontario President Kar- CMSC. en Macleod (daughter of Beth, CMSC Treasurer, and our recently Manitoba Society has 20th An- departed dear friend, Colin) and niversary: In October, the Mani- Paul McCrimmon (son of CMSC toba Society celebrated it’s 20th VP-Central Canada Don and Anniversary. Congratulations! CMSC Newsletter # 47, Page 4 Dr. Alastair MacLeod, President means in practice for the Clan in of the Cape Breton Society hon- the foreseeable future is that Chief oured: In July, The Sydney and Hugh will attend one annual Clan Area Chamber of Commerce, in MacLeod society dinner each partnership with Cape Breton Uni- year if invited, either England versity, announced the induction or Scotland [he just attended the of Alastair into the Cape Breton CMS England dinner and ACMS Business Hall of Fame. meetings in Wareham, England in early October]; attend the Clan Parliament; and write two letters each year for the Clan Magazine, if asked. Those who remember when the late Chief John became Chief will recall that he didn’t really be- gin to be involved in Clan matters until his late forties. Chief Hugh As a Past President of both a is 34. Equally, those who saw the small town chamber of commerce castle last summer will appreciate (Lumby, BC - 1979-81) and the BC the need for a coherent restoration Chamber of Commerce (1992-93) effort and a continuing growth in and a past Director of the Canadian the business. Chamber of Commerce, I well know All his communications to and how important this kind of recogni- from clansfolk and the Clan soci- tion is, both to the recipient and to eties will continue to be through the broader community. Congratu- me.” lations Alastair! We continue to wish Chief Hugh all the best and, of course, give CHIEF HUGH him our full support, as he makes There is not much new to report this difficult transition. Chief John on his activities. I will simple pass was Chief for just over 30 years on the note that I received from (Nov 4, 1976 - Feb 12, 2007) and ACMS President Malcolm, as fol- his grandmother, Dame Flora for lows: over 40 years (1935-1976) before “For my part I have been gradu- him. Chief Hugh will need time ally getting to know the new Chief to develop the knowledge and re- and particularly his priorities, which lationships which, on the surface, are understandably his career and came so easily to Dame Flora and the castle, then the Clan. What this Chief John. Fall, 2007 Page 5 CLAN MACLEOD SOCIETIES OF CANADA (CMSC) MATTERS North American Gathering 2008 much different from selling cars. – Ottawa, July 2-6, 2008: I en- You don’t sell the car – you match courage you all to read Barbara’s the needs of the potential buyer to information on the NAG elsewhere the attributes of the car you wish to in this issue of the Leod Voice sell, then you ask for the sale. So and on the NAG website (www. we have to do two things. macleodgathering2008.ca/), and to First we have determine what make plans to attend. It promises it is that potential members would to be a great event. If you arrive find interesting enough that they a couple of days early, it will also would be motivated to join, and be a great opportunity to take part then match those needs or interests in the Canada Day celebrations in to what we have to offer. Secondly, our National Capital. and most importantly, we have to “ask for the sale”. Brochure / Membership Those interests could include Development: All of the Clan family or Scottish history; genetics; MacLeod Societies around the a love of piping or Scottish music world are struggling with mem- or dancing; comeraderie with like bership development., let alone minded Scottish descendents; etc. growth, particularly as many of our I am in the process of collecting long time leaders are aging. ACMS existing brochures, and reviewing Management Council, led by Ex- what I do have on why it is that ecutive VP Leonard McLeod of clansfolk join (or decide not to South Africa, is trying to build on join). Over the next while I will the ideas discussed at the workshop pull all of that together and prepare at the NAG in Chicago in 2000. a draft of a new brochure that can In the meantime, CMSC Trea- be used as a template for all local surer Beth was looking to assist in societies. updating the Central Ontario Clan I would appreciate receiving MacLeod brochure, and suggested copies of any existing brochures that as I have done some of this and your suggestions. kind of work in the past (in the political and business contexts), I Local Society Notes might like to tackle this as well. I Cape Breton: They have a readily agreed. new President, Dr. Alastair, who In many ways, raising mem- took over from the very fine lead- berships in any organization is not ership of Father Greg. Note the
CMSC Newsletter # 47, Page 6 congratulations to Alastair above net) know. They can also stay con- for his induction into the Sydney nected through the internet, by con- Business Hall of Fame and article tacting Norman, CMSC Internet later in this issue. Coordinator ([email protected]). Sydney has developed a very Thanks to Patrick for his years of good web site. Especially for leadership. anyone with Cape Breton roots, it BC Interior: President Phil and is well worth a visit, at http://www. Pat plan to move from Osoyoos to clanmacleodcb.com/ the Shuswap Lake area. CMSC Quebec: After years of main- Past President Neil has volunteered taining the Quebec society largely to take over the leadership of that on his own, Patrick has had to local society, at least on a transi- step aside. If anyone knows of tional basis. Both Neil and CMSC MacLeods in Quebec wanting to VP Dr. Don live in Merritt, BC, so be involved, please let either Don they have a solid base there of Clan McCrimmon, CMSC-VP, Central MacLeod knowledge and leader- Canada (dmmanagement@msn. ship. Thanks to Phil and Pat for com) or me (at icmacleod@telus. their many years of leadership.
ASSOCIATED CLAN MACLEOD SOCIETIES (ACMS) MATTERS CMS Fund raising project: of the late Chief John. The ACMS has very modest There are similar projects fundA raising abilities (mostly from which ACMS would like to de- small operating surpluses from velop within Scotland, as well as dues and sales of MacLeod items), potential projects in the “MacLeod but always has a number of poten- world”, such as heritage events at tial projects for which funding is Parliaments, NAGs or other inter- hard to come by. national CM Gatherings; a travel Past projects have included: scholarship to enable our youth to the Five Genealogy Volumes, The attend Parliament; other support for Chiefs of Clan MacLeod by Alick our youth through the NRG; piping Morrison, the Scottish Exodus scholarships; support for dancing book by Jim Hunter, repairs to competitions; repairs to Clan me- the gravestone of Chief Norman, morials or heritage objects in CMS the Dame Flora Memorial Room countries or a commemorative in Dunvegan Village Hall, the re- plaque for a Clan heritage object cordings of Clan Stories as told by or event in a CMS country. Norman of Suardal and the portrait But all of this takes money. Fall, 2007 Page 7 Those of you at Parliament last or anything else that the individual year will remember the suggestion National CM society chose. put forward by Ewan MacLeod, Two key points – one, it is all Chair of the Rory Mor Fund De- voluntary and two, the funds are velopment Committee, to add on a very much needed. “levy” of about Can$4.25 to the an- As such, I ask that each of nual dues of each individual, with you consider committing at least the objective of creating, by Parlia- Can$4.25 per year to this ACMS ment 2014 (8 years) an endowment fund raising project.. Payments fund of £50,000 (from the present could be sent through your local £8,500), that would generate ongo- society or directly to our CMSC ing and assured revenues. Treasurer Beth, with a note that However, most national Soci- they are intended for the ACMS eties resisted the “levy” approach, Endowment Fund. as it was seen as a further barrier to membership development and [Note: At the moment, the retention (after polling our local charitable registration of the Ca- societies, I had said that Canada nadian Clan MacLeod Foundation might, in certain defined circum- has lapsed (too much maintenance stances, support a levy of the lesser expense for the small monies on amount of perhaps Can$1.25 per hand), so we cannot issue tax year). receipts. However, if there is a As the need for the funds significant donation or legacy con- clearly exists, Ewan had come for- tingent upon a tax receipt, we can ward with a new proposal, which reactivate the registration (on pay- ACMS Management Council is ment of fairly significant, accrued, supporting. Ewan and the Commit- filing fees).] tee will be preparing an explana- tory brochure. The proposal is for National Societies - Ireland: As something akin to a voluntary levy. you know, ACMS is made up of Members around the world are be- the nine National Societies (Aus- ing asked to voluntarily contribute tralia, Canada, England, France, to the fund. If everyone did so, Germany, New Zealand, Scotland, only about Can$4.25 a year per South Africa, and USA). Those person would be needed. of you who read the ACMS com- That could be done through missioned book by Dr. Jim Hunter, personal commitments of that (or “Scottish Exodus”, will recall that any wished greater) amount, “pass- MacLeods also took root in many ing the hat” at CM events, estate other areas of the world (Holland, legacies, internal dues assessments, Poland and Hungary, for example). CMSC Newsletter # 47, Page 8 ACMS Executive VP Leonard is Quebec Society, has most or all of canvassing the feasibility of a new the past issues in pdf format. Un- National Society in Northern Ire- fortunately, ACMS Management land (some of you will have heard Council, based on UK legal advice, the suggestion that the Scots can be has determined that it would be divided into three “home” groups risky, under copyright law, to put - the Highland Scots, the Lowland the Magazines on-line. The prob- Scots and the Ulster Scots –mostly lem is with the copyright in many Lowland Scots who settled in of the pictures. Consent to their use mainly Northern Ireland). If there in the Magazine had been obtained, are enough MacLeods in Northern but that consent did not, arguably, Ireland, it would be a real pleasure extend to a wider availability of the to welcome these clansfolk to our Magazine in on-line format. organized MacLeod family. Memberships: Under ACMS Magazine Costs and Dues: Some EVP Leonard, efforts are under have asked to where the ACMS way to find ways to help local and dues are applied. At present, each National Societies to retain and society pays to ACMS dues of grow their memberships (see also US$1.92 and Magazine contribu- my comments on the brochure, tion of US$8.35, for a total of above). Whatever recommenda- US$10.27 per local member, per tions come out of those efforts will year. The October 2006 Magazine, be passed on to our Canadian local based on 2,690 world-wide mem- societies. bers, cost about Can$4.40 for that one issue. That translates to about Genealogy: The ACMS manages Can$8.80 per member per year for an excellent web site for MacLeod only the Magazine. As you can genealogy, history and resources, see, the total dues and magazine at www.macleodgenealogy.org/ costs, depending on exchange home.html#I5. It is well worth a rates, leaves only about Can$1.50 look. In addition, the government per member to cover many of the of Scotland just put up an excellent activities of ACMS (see Fund Rais- site to assist in locating old records, ing, above). at www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/.
Clan Magazine: Past Issues On- line: Some have suggested that old issues of the Magazine should be available on-line. In fact, Patrick, President of our (now inactive) Fall, 2007 Page 9 Random THINGS SCOTTISH
Gaelic (and Scots) in Canada: of Commons (out of 263, or about There is an excellent web site 12%) who spoke either Gaelic or on the Scots, and other immigrant Erse (the Irish variety). groups, in Canada, at www.multi- I have written previously about culturalcanada.ca. This site is part- the (losing) attempt in 1880 by my nered by Simon Fraser University great-grandfather, John Morrison, (lead institution), Sien Lok Society as a member of the Nova Scotia of Calgary, University of Calgary, Legislature, to enhance the educa- Multicultural History Society of tion of Gaelic in the Nova Scotia Ontario, Vancouver Public Library, public school system. He gave University of Victoria Library and the speech in Gaelic, and it is a University of Toronto Library. It superb example of support for the provides an excellent thumbnail Gaelic, even if the hyperbole was history of the Scots in both Scot- somewhat “over the top”. land and Canada. Following is a very brief excerpt from that site Restoration of Raasay House: regarding the use of Gaelic in The Big Lottery Fund has made Canada: available £1 million towards the In 1850 Gaelic was the third cost of the restoration of Raasay most commonly spoken Euro- House. With the £2,549,000 from pean language in British North the Highlands and Islands Enter- America (now Canada), spoken by prise and £500,000 from Historic as many as 200,000 British North Scotland, the funding package for Americans of both Scottish and the restoration is complete. Raasay Irish origin. At that time, Gaelic House will pass into community was probably spoken by one out ownership on 1st December 2007. of every ten inhabitants of British Work will begin early in the New North America. Year, to be completed by the spring In 1890 Senator Thomas Innis of 2009. introduced a bill into the Canadian Senate entitled “An Act to provide Feathers in Your Caps: for the use of Gaelic in official (Excerpted from the column proceedings.” He claimed that of ACMS-VP Leonard McLeod’s there were ten Scots senators and column in the South African news- eight Irish ones who spoke Gaelic letter). “It was once customary for (out of the then total of about Highland Chiefs to wear three eagle 85 Senators, or about 21%), and feathers in their bonnets. The laird thirty-two members of the House and lesser chieftains wore only two
CMSC Newsletter # 47, Page 10 eagle feathers. Norman Magnus, that appropriate permits have been 26th Chief, and Dame Flora, 28th obtained. Chief, are both recorded in photo- Watch out for illegal Sporrans graphs and portraits wearing three in Scotland: Not only can wear- feathers. Chief John did not carry ing feathers get the unsuspecting on the tradition, probably because into serious trouble, but so too can he did not wear headgear.” many sporrans. A recent note at “Recently, I was surprised to www.rampantscotland.com/letter. see that Ruari Halford-MacLeod, htm warned that “Recent legisla- President CMS Scotland, wore one tion by the Scottish Parliament extremely long feather at the funer- means that those wearing fur or al of Chief John ( CMM, No.104, any part of a protected animal p.368). Following on from this, such as badger and otter can face William C. MacLeod, President prosecution if they do not have a CMS, USA wore one eagle feather license for it. It also applies to at the Memorial Service for Chief other vulnerable animals like deer, John. This wearing of a single eagle wildcats, hedgehogs, bats, lynx, feather would seem to be a recent moles, seals, whales, dolphins and development in Clan MacLeod. porpoises. The rules will apply Apparently, CMS Presidents can to the fur on sporrans, unless they wear one eagle feather, indicating were made before 1994. Appli- their prominence in clan hierarchy cants must prove that the animal (equivalent to armigers). was killed lawfully before they will “This tendency for a return to be able to get a license. The new a well-known Highland tradition law is aimed at protecting endan- can only be recommended. It cer- gered species and is designed to tainly adds to the brightness and close a number of loopholes and attractiveness of our finery and bring Scotland into line with other regalia.” EU members. So those wearing full highland dress with a sporran My Note: Possession of many (if made of such material will have not all) eagle feathers and feathers to be able to produce a license or of other birds of prey is illegal, un- face a fine of up to £5,000 and six less one is a registered aboriginal, months in jail.” in the USA (possession can attract a fine of up to $25,000), Canada New British Prime Minister: and the European Union. One Gordon Brown has his Roots in must be very careful to ensure Fife. Unlike Tony Blair (who, was that any decorative feather comes born and educated in Scotland, but from a permitted species and/or scarcely acknowledged his roots), Fall, 2007 Page 11 Gordon Brown, the new British Prime Minister is very much a Scot Gaelic Whisky “Moderately and these days is a Fifer as well. taken, He was born in Glasgow, the son Sloweth age; of a Church of Scotland minister Strengtheneth youth; but was educated in Kirkcaldy, Helpeth digestion; Fife. He studied at Edinburgh Cutteth phlegm; University (losing the sight of his It cureth the dropsey; left eye there, playing rugby), com- It poundeth the stone and pleting a PhD. He has been a MP repelleth gravel; for a Fife constituency since 1983 It preserveth the head from and his home is there. (Excerpted whirling; from Rampart Scotland ‘s ‘Scottish The tongue from lisping; Snippets” http://www.rampantscot- The teeth from chattering; land.com/letter.htm ) The throat from rattling; The heart from swelling; Sister Cities: Canada and The guts from rumbling; Scotland: The hands from shivering; Some of you may know that The sinews from sinking; Edinburgh has 11 sister cities The veins from crumbling; around the world, but only one The bones from aching; in Canada, namely Vancouver And is truly sovereign liquid if it (Vancouver has 5), since 1977. be orderly taken” That relationship has not been sig- nificantly developed, but has the Raphael Holinshead (or potential to further strengthen the Holinshed) who died around 1580, bonds between Scotland and some was an English chronicler. He, of its emigrants. To my knowledge and others, had been hired by the there are only two other sister city printer, Reginald Wolfe, to compile ties between Scotland and Canada, a world history from “the Flood” namely Sterling with Summerside, to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I P.E.I. and Perth, Scotland with (Queen from 1558 to 1603). The Perth, Ont. project was never finished, but one portion was published as “The Scotch (or Gaelic) Whiskey: Chronicles of England, Scotland, During one of my visits to and Ireland”. This was apparently Raasay House, I noted the follow- one of the major sources used ing poem by Raphael Holinshead, by for most of his history plays, (from Holinshead’s Chronichles, including the plot of Macbeth, and 1577) posted on a display: for portions of King Lear. CMSC Newsletter # 47, Page 12 So, this is a rather illustrious source, albeit, or perhaps more importantly, written by a non-Scot, Homecoming Scotland / Robbie promoting the merits of Scotch Burns’ 250th Birthday 2009: (or Gaelic) whiskey, “moderately 2009 is the 250th anniversary taken”. of the birthday of Robert Burns. Scotland is planning some big World Piping Championships: celebrations from July 24 to 26, At this summer’s 2007 World 2009 (see www.homecomingscot- Pipe Band Championships, in land.com). The ACMS will not be Glasgow, two Canadian pipe bands officially involved, as it does not did very well indeed. The Simon wish to take away from the next Fraser University Pipe Band (4 Parliament, in 2010. However, time World Champions -1995, CMS Scotland will be ensuring that 1996, 1999 & 2001), from Burnaby Clan MacLeod is well represented, (Greater Vancouver), BC, placed and ACMS will be supporting those second and Scottish Lion-78th efforts. CMS Scotland is also or- Fraser Highlanders, from Whitby, ganizing a Clan MacLeod North Ont (1987 World Champion), European Gathering to coincide placed fourth. Congratulations to with that Homecoming. all of them! SOME INTERESTING MACLEODS IN HISTORY
have previously noted some Mata Hari, otherwise known as significant MacLeods in Canada, Mrs. Rudolf MacLeod or “Lady Inamely Alan Arnett McLeod (Vic- MacLeod”: Mata Hari was born toria Cross recipient in WWI), Col in 1876 as Margaretha Zelle in the James F Macleod (2nd full time Netherlands. At 18 she married the Commissioner of the NWMP (now 20 years older Dutch naval officer, RCMP) and the lawman whose Rudolf MacLeod, in Amsterdam. fairness and integrity probably They moved to Java, and later forestalled the Indian wars expe- Sumatra, and had two children, rienced just south of the border), although their son died young. and Dr. John J. R. MacLeod (a Rudolf MacLeod, by many reports, Scot, then teaching in Canada and was a drinking and womanizing co-discoverer of insulin and, with brute. They divorced in 1903, F. G. Banting, co-recipient of 1923 with Margaretha retaining custody Nobel Prize). Here are a few non- of their daughter. Rudolf refused Canadian MacLeods: to pay court ordered maintenance, Fall, 2007 Page 13 leaving her in poverty. Margaretha McCloud Tool or McCloud turned to dancing. From 1905 she Hoe: Ranger Malcolm McLeod won fame as an “exotic” Oriental- of the Sierra National Forest, CA, style dancer. After first dancing as USA, in 1905, designed what was “Lady MacLeod”, she took the stage probably the first specialized fire name Mata Hari, the Indonesian fighting hand tool. The McCloud and Malay word for ‘sun’ (literally (name became altered over time) is “Eye of the Day”). Because of a firefighting hand tool (most forest her fame (and perhaps “loose” fires are fought on the ground by character), and the fact that she hand) with a large hoe-like blade was Dutch, she travelled somewhat on one side and tined or forked freely across European borders blade (heavy rake) on the other. It during WWI, bringing her into is commonly used in the mountains contact (and probably “liaisons”) of the American west. A firefighter with many people of influence, can rake fire lines with the teeth including military officers on both and cut branches and sod with the sides. As a result of those close sharpened hoe edge. It is often used contacts, she attracted government in parallel with a “Pulaski tool”, a attention, and she was charged with combination axe and mattock and convicted of treason. She was blade. (Back in the late 1960s, executed by firing squad in 1917, when I spent two summers fighting during the midst of WWI. She has forest fires, I was not familiar with come to represent the femme fatale the McCloud, but I certainly used of her era. the Pulaski a lot.) There has been some research to establish that she was not in fact McLeod Gauge: A McLeod a spy (or perhaps a known double- gauge is a scientific instrument, spy), but, in times of crisis, public invented in 1874 by H. G. McLeod authorities (including in the “free” of England, to measure very world, today) often need quick low pressures. Becaues modern scapegoats, perhaps driven by the electronic vacuum gauge readings media and public opinion. Some are highly dependent on the times, anyone will do. Mata Hari chemical nature of the gas being may well have been a convenient measured and their calibrations are scapegoat to officials, the media unstable, McLeod gauges continue and public opinion (some things to be used as a calibration standard will probably never change). for electronic gauges.
CMSC Newsletter # 47, Page 14 HUMOUR
f I can, I always try to bring a per- sonal bit of levity to my report, Iwhich some may view as long and tedious. Some may not share my sense of humour, but here goes. Ancient sporrans and modern cell phones: The sporran has, for centuries, been used as a purse, as a piece of decorative clothing and perhaps even some manly protec- tion. But times are changing, and it is now often used to carry car keys, digital cameras and cell phones. It is that last use that gives rise to this director of the Vancouver Society. comment. In 1998, Ardie and I and all four of our children attended Parlia- t the NAG in Chicago in ment, and most of the kids got the 2004, I was in the choir area “MacLeod / things Scottish bug”, Aat the Kirkin’ of the Tartan church maybe too much so. I doubt that service. As I was expecting a call any father would encourage their from my wife, Ardie, and youngest daughters to get tattoos. How- daughter, Stephanie, who were fly- ever, all three of our daughters did ing in to Chicago that day, I didn’t - Heather with the Celtic knot on want to be without my cell phone, her shoulder and Stephanie with or to turn it off. So I set it on “vi- the Scottish thistle on her shoulder brate” and put it in my sporran. Not blade. (Melanie too got a tattoo, long after the Kirkin service started on her lower back, but of her hus- my phone started to vibrate, and band’s name and not Scottish. The it continued to do so throughout day our son Cameron was going for the service. It was an unusually a tattoo, the tattoo parlour was shut “stimulating” church service! down due to a fire whew!!). I know that Emma, the other Magazine Co- Getting our children involved: Editor, and Ruari’s daughter, also We all try to interest our children has a MacLeod of Lewis symbol in things MacLeod and Scottish. In tattooed on her shoulder blade fact, my oldest daughter, Heather, –can’t be too committed, I guess. is the Magazine Co-Editor and my Anyway, a photo of Heather’s and youngest daughter, Stephanie, is a Stephanie’s tattoos is above. Fall, 2007 Page 15 (about Can$270, then). So I bought PERSONAL the package as a first kilt for our son Cam. He is still trying to learn As I mentioned in the Spring the proper etiquette, but then, some Leod Voice, due to my MS, my of our lads never seem to get it. ability to travel, at least by myself (at least as ordered by Ardie and our kids), is somewhat limited. As such, in the past 14 months or so I have only been visiting those more local events (Vancouver, Vancouver Island and BC Inte- rior) to which I can drive. Even that has not been without some adventure. On June 23 I drove to Merritt (about a 3 hour drive) for the wedding reception of Neil R. and June. The next day, driving back over the Coquihalla Pass (elevation 4068 feet) I missed a June blizzard by about 12 hours. On July 28 I attended the summer picnic of the Vancouver Island Society in Duncan, at the home of President Malcolm’s parents, Neil and Francis. On the way back on Anyway, I had a picture taken of the ferry notice was received of a Cam, Heather and I in our MacLeod bomb threat. All later ferry sailings kilts, and our granddaughter, Chloe that evening were cancelled, so I Bolton, in her first kilt as well. barely made it, albeit a few hours Our son-in-law, Johnny Bolton, late (and there was, thankfully, no is ½ Filipino, but his great grand- bomb). I don’t know whether I am father on his mother’s side, is attracting near disasters or and just a Macleod (from Shaunavon, plain lucky. Saskatchewan) – making him 1/8 One parting note. When I MacLeod. So Chloe is a MacLeod was at Parliament last year, our on both sides! Maybe in a few baggage showed up three days years we’ll have her at a NAG as late. As such, I canvassed buying well! another kilt at the Dunvegan Kilt As this is the last Leod Voice Shop. They had on a tremendous of 2007, I with you all a wonderful deal – kilt (light weight), sporran, Christmas and the Best Wishes for belt, socks, hose, kilt pin and shirt 2008. Please plan to meet up in for the “all-in” price of about £120 Ottawa at the NAG next July. CMSC Newsletter # 47, Page 16 Pacific Report by Ken Macleod
CMS Greater Vancouver The Vancouver Society will hold their general meeting on November 18. The number of members is down with age taking its toll and several others relo- cating this year. However, the tent at the BC Highland Games had several interested visitors showing interest in the clan.
At the BC Highland Games right: the MacLeod contingent carrying the banner in the Parade of the Clans Below: Neil R., Bill G. Bob Tanner, Dr. Don, Ian C., Malcolm, and Neil Mcleod in front of the tent
Fall, 2007 Page 17 Hosts Francis and Neil with Ian C.(sitting) at CMS VAncouver Island picnic
CMS BC Interior Word from Neil R. McLeod, working hard for many years to Past President of CMSC, is that at keeping it alive. Well done and the meeting held on October 28 the we wish you well in your move to new executive consists of Neil as Salmon Arm. president, Ian of Vernon remaining CMS Vancouver Island as treasurer and June as secretary. A picnic was held at the home The geographical distance between of Neil and Frances McLeod on the communities and the adverse Saturday, July 28 in Duncan, BC. highway conditions presents a chal- Ian C. MacLeod, CMSC President, lenge to this society. and Judy Tipple, Leod Voice editor Phil and Pat MacLeod wished and Membership Registrar also at- to step down from the executive tended the delightful event hosted after establishing the society and by Karen and Malcolm McLeod.
CMSC Newsletter # 47, Page 18 Profile of Finlay and Dorothy Morrison by Ken MacLeod, CMSC VP Pacific Region inlay Morrison had a distin- 1944, when because of his uni- guished military career during versity training, he was seconded WorldF War II and as a Professor of to be an aide-de-camp to General Pharmacy at the University of Brit- Harry Crerar, Commanding Offi- ish Columbia. cer of the First Canadian Army. Born in Barvas, Saskatche- Captain Finlay Morrison wanon December 15, 2007, Finlay’s served as General Crerar’s op- mother, Isabella Macleod, had come erational aide-de-camp until April, from Tong, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis 1946 when Crerar retired. Mor- in 1888 at the age of three to a home- rison’s responsibilities included stead in Southwestern Manitoba. reporting to General Crerar each Finlay’s grandfather also named morning to update the General Finlay Morrison, had settled near on the progress of the Canadian Saltcoat, Saskatchewan in 1889. forces in the Northwest Europe Prior to World War II, the young Theatre of Operations which in- Morrison had apprenticed as a phar- cluded the Normandy Campaign. micist in Regina, Abernathy, and According to Finlay, he would Belcarres, Saskatchewan for four accompany General Crerar on his years. Finlay also did three years of various duties and since General undergraduate work in pharmacy Crerar liked to drive, Finlay would at the University of Saskatchewan act as navigator and map reader. where he was involved in the Re- Following his return from serve Officers’ Training Plan. In overseas on August 23, 1945 he 1942, he volunteered for active ser- married his sweetheart Dorothy vice and was sent to Gordon Head Carbert of Melfort, Saskatchewan at the present site of the University of Victoria for officer’s training. After completing the program and receiving his commission as a first lieutenant, Mor- rison was sent overseas as a reinforcement offi- cer. He served with the South Saskatchewan Regiment until April,
Fall, 2007 Page 19 who he had met at the University. pharmacy. On his retirement from the Morrison was made a full pro- Canadian Army in 1946, Finlay fessor at the UBC in the 1950s and returned to the University of Sas- served as the Associate Dean of the katchewan in 1947, then to British Faculty of Pharmacy for almost Columbia to complete his degree fifteen of those years. in pharmacy. He was hired as Finlay and his wife Dorothy an instructor in pharmacy at the are long-time members of CMS UBC where he spent his next 35 Greater Vancouver and have re- years less three years for post- cently sold their home to move into graduate work at the University of Arbutus Manor, a retirement centre Maryland, University of Washing- in Vancouver near their former ton, and University of California residence. where he received his doctorate in PRAIRIE REPORT By Bob McLeod lan MacLeod Manitoba will celebrate its 20th anniversary Con October 13th with our annual dinner, being held at the Victoria Lt. Alan Arnett McLeod of Inn close to the airport. Fifty to Stonewall, MB, a Victoria Cross sixty Mac/McLeod folk are ex- winner in World War 1, received a pected to attend. further honour having a conference The Manitoba Highland Games room named after him. This con- this year underwent a change of ference room is located in the #1 executive and format and the clans Air Division Building, Winnipeg. were not invited at all. Hopefully, There is also a street named after they’ll get things straightened out him in Stonewall and a McLeod for next year as Clan Row was al- Tea House in the original home of ways popular with the public. The Alan and his family. Alan’s story MacLeod picnic we had planned for is well documented in Clan Maga- June 9 was cancelled due to lack of zine #87, 1988. By oversight, Clan interest. Maybe next year ? MacLeod was not invited to this Folklorama August 5-11 went event but thanks to our member well under the leadership of Roy Eileen McLeod for bringing it to McLeod and his 28 volunteers. our attention and the newspaper Well done, Roy. clipping.
CMSC Newsletter # 47, Page 20 There is a small parade each year; the soon-to-be erected “Settlers” in Winnipeg, to commemorate Monument, to honour those dispos- the Selkirk Settlers who arrived in sessed by the Clearances. Then on the fall of 1812. Five years from to the Scots “Thistle” Monument now, it will be 200 years since their where greetings were given by The arrival. The annual parade is sim- Honourable Bill Blaikie, M.P, the ply to make people aware that this president of St.Andrews and others. 200th anniversary is coming soon. Light refreshments followed. This year the bands and interested A few of our people are consider- people formed up at the City Hall, ing attending the North American marched south on Main Street MacLeod Gathering in Ottawa in then east on Bannatyne Ave to the July, 2008. If you have any ques- roundabout of Waterfront Drive. tions about same, please contact The parade stopped there to view Bob or Connie at 832-5013. Clan MacLeod Society of Halifax by Betty MacLean, CMS Halifax president
he 2007 International Gath- ering of the Clans, this year Theld in Nova Scotia, offered a vast variety of events covering many communities. We had a very busy year. On July 8 we joined in with other Clans at the Halifax Highland Games; along with local visitors to our tent, our guest book signatures indicate visitors from five States and six Rev. Allan MacLeod (Vancouver) preaching Provinces as well as from Scotland, at the Old Log Church England and New Zealand. For our part in events for the Interna- County. On behalf of our branch, tional Gathering, on July 15th we I wish to thank everyone who as- sponsored a service at the Old Log sisted by organizing and offering Church, Loch Broom, followed their services and talents to make by a musical concert and supper at our day a success. Thank you also the Lyons Brook Church in Pictou to all who attended. Fall, 2007 Page 21 Clan MacLeod sponsored service at the Old Log Church , Loch Broom, NS was part of the International Gathering of the Clans 2007 On September 12th Don and Elea- Provinces. It was a very enjoyable nor hosted an evening get-together evening, comparing aspects of our at their home, to welcome two clan activities with those of the visitors from Australia. Rod and “down under” branches. Rod and Pat MacLeod, of Clan MacLeod Pat departed amid wishes for “safe Society of Australia, had been journey” as they were leaving early on a North American tour, part next morning on the first leg of of which included the Maritime their return trip.
Atlantic VP Don, Australian visitors Pat and Rod, CMS Halifax President Betty MacLean
CMSC Newsletter # 47, Page 22 In the past few months, two of our our Christmas get-together last long time members have passed year, so this will also be discussed away: in August, Mrs. June (Wal- and date and location for our 2007 ter) MacLeod, of Bridgewater, and, Christmas get-together in Halifax in September Mrs. Katherine Mac- will be set. Donald, of Halifax. On behalf of At this very holy time of year, Clan MacLeod Society of Halifax, on behalf of our Clan MacLeod our condolences are sent to their Society of Halifax, I extend best families. wishes for a very Merry Christmas On October 27th our Fall meet- and a prayer that the year 2008 will ing was held and the schedule for bring love, peace and joy to all the 2008 events discussed. We received world. favourable comments as result of
Left: Simon Archer, LeeAnne MacLeod Archer CMS Cape Breton secretary- treasurer and Gordon McLeod at the gathering in Pictou; Below: a table of bounty enjoyed by clanfolk at the Picou gathering.
Fall, 2007 Page 23 Nova Scotian gathering of Clan MacLeod members and friends
Cape Breton News by LeeAnne MacLeod Archer
lan MacLeod Cape Breton met Plans will soon be underway again on October 13 in Syd- for CMSCB’s 3rd annual Robbie ney.C A social gathering, complete Burns dinner to be held in Janu- with tea and a light lunch followed. ary. Efforts to hold the meeting in Rich- As well, a committee was mond county did not pan out this struck to start planning an ecu- fall, but efforts will be renewed in menical service to be held during the summer so that all geographic the 2008 Celtic Colours Interna- areas of the island are included in tional Festival in Cape Breton. The meeting sites. ecumenical service was hosted this CMSC Newsletter # 47, Page 24 past summer by Clan MacLeod We’re proud and pleased to Nova Scotia in Pictou and drew report that CMSCB President visitors from all over the USA and Alastair MacLeod was recently Canada. It is hoped that the tim- inducted into the Cape Breton ing in the fall of 2008 will allow Business Hall. Alastair’s entrepre- an even broader participation by neurial spirit and dedication to his Clan MacLeod members and their community formed the basis for septs. this prestigious award.
Above: CMS Cape Breton vise-president Margaret, president Alastair and secretary Leeanne Macleod Archer Below: CMS CB President Alastair with his family displaying his award presented to him upon his induction into the Cape Breton Business Hall of Fame
Fall, 2007 Page 25 Genealogy Report By Lesley McCrimmon ur family has just finished celebrating the wedding of our sonO Paul to Karen Macleod. Yes, a Macleod has married a McCrim- mon. There is a family history here that is very interesting. The following is an excerpt from my husband, Don’s speech. don’t drop her! For over 600 years, the Ma- From the McCrimmon perspec- cLeods and the McCrimmons tive, I can only conclude that these have lived side by side on the Isle are two very smart ladies. of Skye in Scotland. The only real On February 18, 1899 John difference was that the MacLeods Duncan married Jane Elizabeth. lived in the castle and the Mc- Paul and Karen were married on Crimmons lived in, shall we say, August 18, 2007. I find it interest- the suburbs. ing that they were both married on The McCrimmons did how- the 18th. ever, on occasion, get to visit the Have you submitted your fam- castle. This was usually when the ily history yet or do you have MacLeods were in need of some any updates to your family tree? music. For over 400 years the Mc- Please contact me by e-mail: Crimmons provided the royal piper [email protected] or to the Chief of the MacLeods. snail mail: Lesley McCrimmon, Over the years, there were a 16619 Innis Lake Road, Caledon, number of adventurous MacLeod ON, L7C 3A4. women who, wanting to live a little on the wild side, would take a few steps down the social ladder and leap into the strong and waiting QkjE arms of a McCrimmon. A little over 110 years ago, Jane ussi Elizabeth MacLeod took such a leap and landed in the arms of John Duncan McCrimmon. They were 7ss8 my grandparents. Now Karen has decided to take Z,mC the leap. Paul, whatever you do, CMSC Newsletter # 47, Page 26 soon I am walking alone across the Edinburgh ridge of Winnie Hill with only the by Harry McGrath occasional peewit flying up from here are several different ways the ferns and angling away on the of ascending Arthur’s Seat, wind. On the main trail in the valley Tthe extinct volcano that forms the below a multi coloured caravan of backdrop to Edinburgh. Today I walkers pick their way along while take the road less travelled which behind me a large black cloud is begins at the north east corner of scudding across from Fife. Holyrood Park, a couple of miles Anticipating a soaking, I de- out of the city centre. scend the other side of Winnie Hill, N cross the main trail and chose the straightest, and therefore steepest, path to the top of Arthur’s Seat to get there ahead of the rain. The wind is keening, though, and the cloud accelerating and half way up I get caught. Not rain and a soaking, but hail and a thrashing. The last leg is through a narrow gully in the rock until, buffeted and battered, I haul myself up onto the main path near the summit and into the company of the walkers I spot- ted below all sensibly attired in rain suits of many colours. I stand with them by the cairn shivering in my Picking my way through a vast T-shirt and sweat pants. whiting of bread-fed swans, I fol- This is the spot to which James low a path round St. Margaret’s Hogg’s character George climbed Loch and then scramble straight in “Confessions of a Justified Sin- up the steep side of Whinny Hill. ner.” On a beautiful morning he I pass the ruin of St. Anthony’s saw “the little wee ghost of a rain- Chapel from where the Knights bow” in a cloud which soon took Hospitallers of St. Anthony of on the dark and malevolent look of Leith are said to have put lights in his brother but “dilated to twenty the tower to welcome ships arriving times the natural size.” When he in the Firth of Forth. turned to flee he tumbled into the This precipitous scramble takes flesh and blood of his brother and me away from everyone else and a violent altercation ensued. Fall, 2007 Page 27 As an antidote to Hogg’s ter- Museum of Scotland is just rifying vision, there’s always visible to the west. Stretching south William McGonnagal, Scotland’s towards the Borders, new housing worst poet, who described Arthur’s developments attest to the number Seat in his poem Edinburgh: of people who are trying to escape Then, as for Arthur’s seat, I’m extortionate city centre house sure it is a treat prices. Most worthy to be seen, with its Looking east I can pick out rugged rocks and pastures green, the port of Leith now renewed And the sheep browsing on its with waterside cafes and pubs and sides apartment buildings stretching out To and fro, with slow-paced. from the shore, apparently built on strides, mudflats. A cruise ship is berthed And the little lambkins at play waiting to take passengers to the During the livelong summer-day. Mediterranean and beyond. Today there are no sheep but At one time Scots left from the hailstorm has burnished the air Leith under very different condi- and there is a crystal clear view in tions and headed for Canada. One all directions. Hard to believe now such journey is the subject of “We that Edinburgh was once christened Sailed from the Port of Leith on “Auld Reekie”, meaning smoky or the 4th of July,” by Vancouver poet smelly, because of the thick fug Aislinn Hunter. In it the emigrants produced by coal and wood fires are awakened with a cry when they and the odours emanating from pass John O’Groats and watch the open sewers that once afflicted until “that night we lost sight of the city. The “evening effluvia of Scotland.” Edinburgh” upset Samuel Johnson From the summit of Arthur’s when he was here. “I smell you in Seat, I think about the way in which the dark,” he said to Boswell as the people not only lost sight of they walked together up the High Scotland, but Scotland lost sight of Street. its emigrants. Over the centuries a Some of what I can see from separation developed which was the summit of Arthur’s seat would not only physical but psychological. have been familiar to Boswell and Gone and too often forgotten. This Johnson. The High Street stretches “emigrant gap” is something the away towards the castle. But there new authorities in Scotland would is evidence of contemporary de- like to bridge. velopments as well. The Scottish The last time I hiked to a point Parliament building lies immedi- that I could look down on the city ately below and the new National I started from was in Vancouver. CMSC Newsletter # 47, Page 28 The trail I ascended was mapped cities since 1977. It is a relation- and explicated by Scottish couple ship that is yet to be explored in David and Mary Macaree whose any meaningful way, but it is one pioneering work resulted in the with the potential to create links original edition of 103 Hikes in between two thriving cities and, South Western British Columbia. in the process, reduce the distance Few people realize that Vancou- between Scotland and some of its ver and Edinburgh have been twin emigrants. Council of Scottish Clans & Associations
received an email from this be updating you on Tartan Day organization recently and thought activities. someI of our members might like to We are invited to send any news receive the newsletter The Clay- items about our clan or association more which is issued twice a year. annual gathering, or any other in- If you are interested the informa- teresting news relating to our Scot- tion is below. They assure us that tish-American community. Send they will not distribute email ad- your article and/or comments and dresses to anyone for commercial suggestions to claymore@cosca. purposes, but we may send you net. This will be yet another way periodic press releases of interest to of publicising the NAG 2008 in the Scottish-American community. Ottawa. If you know anyone who does not If you would like to receive have access to the Internet, they news from COSCA, just let me will be happy to mail The Claymore know at [email protected]. to them twice a year. Thanks! We appreciate all of your The goal in this newsletter is to support. provide clan news from throughout Christie Harrison the U.S., as well as from around the President, Council of Scottish world. Additionally, since there Clans & Associations (COSCA) is now a great deal of dialogue 2800 S. Des Plaines Avenue, North between the U.S. and Scotland, Riverside, IL 60546 we want to keep you informed Phone: 970 708 1302; Fax: 970 on what’s happening here and in 497 4377 [email protected]; Scotland. And, of course, we will www.cosca.net Fall, 2007 Page 29 North American Gathering 2008 he beauty of Canada’s capital city of Ottawa beckons us, “Come see the sights, greet old Tfriends, make new ones, learn more about the culture of your highland heritage as well as your Canadian heritage.” This wonderul 9th North American Gather- ing is not to be missed. You will find registration forms, accommodation and meal packet forms, along with much more information about the Gathering on the website www.macleodgather- ing2008.ca. If you are not able to access the internet, ask your grandchild to do it for you, then bring them along with you to Ottawa. The Registration and Accommodation Forms are inserted with this issue. Fill them in and send them off soon. Mark July 2-6, 2008 on your calendar and start your planning now. Seachd: The Inaccessible Pinnacle courtesy Angus MacIsaac. Aonghas (Angus) is orphaned in a hown at the Vancouver Interna- mountaineering accident. Grand- tional Film Festival and much father tries to comfort the boy and Senjoyed by the audience the film his siblings with stories of the old Seachd: The Inaccessible Pinnacle, ways, when Scotland was a land was shot on Skye. This Scottish blessed and cursed with magical Gaelic movie (with English sub- charms, potions and poisons, and titles) is described on the VIFF the world was a far different place. website
Fall, 2007 Page 31 Reflections on the Chief John’s visit 1996 by Ian C. MacLeod n 1996, following the NAG at with great respect. They jointly, put West Point, NY, Chief John did on a wonderful evening. Again, his Ia tour of North America, including empathy for all, and grace and good a visit to Vancouver. The Mayor of humour shone through. the City of Vancouver officially pro- claimed September 1 to 7 as Clan MacLeod Week. The BC Chamber of Commerce hosted a breakfast for him. He made a surprise visit to the home of 87 year old Ann MacLeod, a long time stalwart of the Vancou- ver Society. He ended the week as a star attraction at A Highland Welcome at the Scottish Cultural centre. The co-star was Chief Ian Campbell of the Salish First Na- tion. The two Chiefs, from very different cultures found very much in common and treated each other
CMSC Newsletter # 47, Page 32 at “BCing You in 92” Clockwise: Chiefs John and Roderick cutting the cake at opening event; telling the story of the Fairy Flag to the young people; in the parade of dignitaries at Fort Macleod; and describing the territory of MacLeod lands
Fall, 2007 Page 33 Flowers of the Forest Katherine Constance (MacLeod) MacDonald t is with great joy that we celebrate the life of Kath- Ierine Constance (MacLeod) MacDonald, a long member of the Clan MacLeod Society of Halifax. Her keen intellect and wonderful personality will be missed by all who knew her. Katherine passed away on September 17, 2007 at the age of 92. Born in Taiwan, she was a daughter of Rev. Duncan and Constance (Eason) MacLeod. She came to Canada at the age of 11 and later attended high school and University in Toronto, graduating with a BA degree from Victoria College in 1937. She entered nursing graduating as a RN from Toronto General Hospital in 1941. It was there that she met and married Dr. Robert Mur- ray MacDonald, a visiting medical officer serving in the RCN during WWII. Settling in wartime Halifax, she involved herself in many aspects of church and community life. Because of her unique background, she served for 25 years as honorary president of the Chinese Society of Nova Scotia and honorary advisor of the Dalhousie University Chinese Students Society. She was deeply involved in her church community, St. Matthew’s United Church, Pine Hill Divinity College, the YWCA, Dalhousie-Kings Reading Club, International Students Association, Indo-Canadian Society and Halifax Canadian Federation of University Women. Katherine was involved for many years with the Clan MacLeod So- ciety of Halifax and with her husband visited with Chief Dame Flora at Dunvegan Castle in 1959. Katherine lived a rich life of service and we extend our sincere con- dolenses to her family and friends. CMSC Newsletter # 47, Page 34 (Ruby) June MacLeod une MacLeod, of Liverpool, NS, a member of CMS-Halifax, passed away JSunday, August 19, 2007, in the Queen’s General Hospital. Born in Liverpool, she was a daughter of the late Maurice and Nel- lie (Turner) Feoner. She attended school in Liverpool and worked there as a telephone operator for many years before joining the Royal Cana- dian Air Force, where she served in Quebec for approximately three years. She then lived in Toronto, St. John, NB, and Port Hawkesbury, NS, where June went back to work as a telephone operator. After her fist husband Michael passed away, she and her son Glen, moved back to Liverpool where she worked at Queens General Hospital until her retirement. June was active in Queen’s County Historical Soci- ety and Queens County VON and enjoyed traveling, bridge, music and sewing. We send our condolences to June’s husband Walter, son Glen and family. CMSC Executive 2006-2008 President: Ian C. MacLeod, 10920 Seamount Rd, Richmond, BC, V7A 4P6, phone: 604-273-4238, email: [email protected] V-P resident: Dr. Don M. McLeod, Merritt, BC Treasurer: Beth Mcleod, Caledon, ON Secretary: June McLeod, Merritt, BC Regional Vice Presidents: Pacific: Ken MacLeod, Courtenay, BC Prairie: Bob A. McLeod, Winnipeg, MB Central: Don McCrimmon, Caledon, ON Atlantic: Donald R. MacLeod, Lower Sackville, NS Genealogy Coordinator: Lesley McCrimmon, Caledon, ON Web & Internet Coordinator: Norman G. MacLeod, Mission, BC Youth Contact: David Pugliese, Waterdown, ON Legal Counsel: Brian M. Rogers, Toronto, ON Clan MacLeod Foundation: Norman Rogers, Toronto, ON Leod Voice Editor & Menbership Registrar: Judy Tipple, Saturna, BC email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Fall, 2007 Page 35 The Editor’s Page t was with enthusiasm that I chose the wedding of Karen Mcleod and Paul McCrimmon as the lead articleI for this issue. As an organization we are very fortunate to have capable young members willing and eager to include leadership in Clan MacLeod in their busy lives. Very best wishes for a long and happy life together, Karen and Paul. Imagine my encouragement when several articles for this issue of the Leod Voice arrived before October 1, the requested date! Many thanks to those and all other dear contributors. Also deserving of my sincere thanks are contributors such as Ron MacLeod of CMSG Van who keeps me informed of activities at Simon Fraser University and sends along many interesting articles (with permission to reprint), such as Harry McGrath’s hike up Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh. From such articles we learn of interesting places and activities enriching our newsletter. Always intrigued by the Christmas Scottish Walk in Alexandria, Vir- ginia when I read the Clan MacLeod Newsletter from the USA, this year I’m going to take part in the Walk. Hence, the article and photo from the internet (note the pipe band’s tartan is MacLeod) to give you a bit of his- tory about the event. You’ll likely read all about my experience in the next issue of the Leod Voice. The next big event for Canadian MacLeod Family will be the NAG 2008 in Ottawa. Including the Registration and Accommodation forms in this issue is an attempt to inspire many to make plans now to attend. Recall the great times we had at BCing You in 92 and Guelph 2000, both wonder- ful gatherings put on by Canadian Societies. A Capital Affair is shaping up to rival all other Revised NAGatherings. Newsletter Reminded that the Christmas season is nearly upon us, I wish you all peace and good Timelines: health in 2008 and may you enjoy at least one Spring—May 1 Robbie Burns Dinner. Fall—October 1 Member and My address: Judy Tipple, P.O. Box 111 Executive Changes: Saturna Island, B.C. Canada V0N 2Y0 March 1 Phone: 250-539-5475 and September 1 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] CMSC Newsletter # 47, Page 36