US $4.00 CLAN WALLACE SOCIETY WORLDWIDE The Guardian A Quarterly Publication of the CWSW

Winter 2014 Established In 1966. Vol 48, Number 1 A Letter From Our President

Greetings, with a discussion of their objections so change or modify the Society Dues that these could be presented to the structure and would generally affect Well, it is the New Society as a whole. I am personally only Annual members and new Life Year and it promises sorry to have to report that those members. This is a time and cost con- to be an exciting one members of the Society, with the ex- suming effort and, with the proposed for the Clan Wallace ception of one Past President, have not change, should provide a substantial Society. We are seen fit to provide their objections to saving. planning to attend a the amendments. Thus, it isn’t possi- number of Festivals In March, the Secretary of the Board ble to understand their objections. and Games here in will send the ballots for voting on However, the one respondent did pre- the US and the Ban- these amendments to as many Council sent a discussion of his issue and that, nockburn 700 cele- members as we have current ad- to paraphrase him, was that he felt bration in Stirling, dresses. It is imperative that all Coun- that the increased cost of Council . Our Annual cil members insure that the Member- Membership was justified as proof of a Directors Meeting is ship Chairperson, Karen Wallace, has greater commitment to the Society. being scheduled for your correct address. The ballot will Larry Slight One must keep in mind that at the Saint Augustine, Flor- address the two amendments for vot- time he was President there were only ida in September or October and more ing. These amendments are not con- two membership levels, Council and information will be forthcoming this nected and deal with two separate Life and, after the payment for one or spring. issues, thus require two separate the other, nothing more was asked. votes. Also, included on the ballots This February, the Clan Wallace Soci- Today, we have a third level, that of will be an explanation concerning vot- ety was the Honored Clan at the an Annual Member, which requires a ing through our Society web site. Northeast Florida Festival and Games yearly payment of $20 to have and Please be aware that the votes may be in Green Cove Springs, Florida. The renew the membership. A commit- cast either through the web site or by festival was held at the Clay County ment to the Society would also be indi- mailing the ballot back to the Secre- Fairgrounds just south of Jacksonville. cated by such members renewing their tary. The first vote by either method The Festival was a great success and, membership. A second thought in will be counted as official and any sub- as honored Clan, the Society was well response to this position is that while sequent website or mailing will be ig- represented. Thanks to all members there are more than 300 Council mem- nored. who attended and assisted the Board bers, only about 80 to 85 ever respond of Directors at this very nice Festival. to voting requests and only about 20 I am looking forward to working with ever participate in the organization as any member, Council, Life or Annual This March, we will be sending out the leaders. This seems to show that, on improving our Society and providing information concerning our two By- while the payment of the higher all members with a valuable asset for Laws proposals for a vote of the Coun- amounts shows an initial commitment, the celebration of our joint heritage. cil Membership. The Board of Direc- there isn’t any truly greater commit- tors is satisfied that the proposals will Thanks to all! ment to the Society. The amendments advance the Society and our member- will address the singular issue of there ship and will provide our entire mem- being no incentive for Annual Members bership with incentives to participate Larry. to renew or upgrade to Life Member- and further the activities of the Society ship other than the very nice certificate as a whole. Lawrence Slight and receipt of this Newsletter. The President As you might remember, I asked that second amendment addresses the Clan Wallace Society Worldwide any member with serious objections to problem of necessitating a By-Laws our proposed amendments to provide amendment every time the Board of a written statement to our Secretary Directors sees a requirement to PAGE 2 THE GUARDIAN WINTER 2014 Contacts

President Lawrence Slight 906 Red House Branch Road St. Augustine, FL 32084 [email protected]

Executive V.P. & Conveners' Affairs Russ Harper 111 Hilary Court Lewisville, NC 27023-9547 convener_affairs@scottish- harpers.com

Secretary Ralph L. Wallace Immediate Past President Bob Wallace, his niece, Megan Reed, wife Lois Wallace, and 11751 Arbor Glen Way Jim Marcus Wallace and Frank Leslie at Salado. See Page 5 for more details. Reston, VA 20194 [email protected] A Tribute To Content Editor R. Wayne Jones To Scottish friends I lift a glass Ranson, WV [email protected] To you, who've kept alive The memory of heroes past Layout Editor Across dark moors of time. Tom E.S. Wallace Sackville, Nova Scotia [email protected] To you who know this simple truth And show it near and far Membership Chair It is the tales we tell ourselves Karen Wallace That make us who we are. 4634 N. Beechwood Dr Macon, GA 31210-2304 Tel: 478-471-7489 So let us drink to Scotland fair [email protected] It's sorrow and it's solace And lift our glasses in the air Webmaster To you and William Wallace. Jim “Bowie” Wallace Bowie, MD 20720 [email protected] And to the Clan that bears his name My sisters and my brothers I'd rather be a man in your eyes clanwallace.org Than a king in any others.

— Randall Wallace PAGE 3 THE GUARDIAN WINTER 2014 Repairing Greyfriars Bobby’s Proboscis

The best known version of the story is doesn’t happen again.” Once the coun- that Bobby belonged to John Gray, cil became aware of the local concern who worked for the Edinburgh City it became clear that they must act. Police as a night watchman. When John Gray died he was buried in Grey- On October 1, 2013, a project was un- friars Kirkyard, the graveyard sur- dertaken by restoration specialists rounding Greyfriars Kirk in the Old Powderhall Bronze to clean and wax Town of Edinburgh. Bobby then be- the affected area to restore the dark came known locally, spending the rest color on Greyfriars Bobby's snout to of his life sitting on his master’s grave. reverse years of wear and tear caused by people rubbing Bobby’s snout for In 1867, the Lord Provost of Edin- luck. burgh, Sir William Chambers – who was also the director of the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals – paid for Bobby’s license and Passersby were unwittingly damaging the gave the dog a collar now in the Mu- statue of Greyfriars Bobby by rubbing his seum of Edinburgh. snout for good luck, seen here. The dam- age to the bronze had been very gradual. Over the years the covering on Bobby’s nose had been worn off by the many who rubbed it for good luck, By Wayne Jones exposing the brass underneath. The wear to the statue had been high- Those of us in the Clan Wallace Society lighted in a Facebook campaign started who took the Scotland tour in 2005 will by Becky Thomson that welcomed the remember the Greyfriars Bobby statue council’s action. “As one of the most located on George IV Bridge. Greyfri- famous – and most popular – statues ars Bobby was a Skye Terrier who be- in the Capital, it’s only right that he Greyfriars Bobby after the restoration work came known in the 19th century Edin- looks his best at all times.” was recently completed. burgh for supposedly spending 14 The campaign started out as fun, and years guarding the grave of his owner Less than 48 hours later, Bobby’s nose until he died himself on January 14, many people supported the page - Stop People Rubbing Greyfriars was damaged by an act of vandalism. 1872. The story continues to be well An abrasive material was deliberately known as active oral history in Edin- Bobby’s Nose - It is NOT a Tradi- tion - which quickly gained many sup- used on the nose to strip the repaired burgh, through several books and area on the bronze statue and causing films, and because a prominent com- porters. As ordinary members of the public, there were online discussions about £300-worth of damage. Powder- memorative statue and nearby graves hall Bronze, who originally did the res- act as a tourist attraction. on ways to address the problem by asking tour guides to toration for £400 to £500, graciously discourage it, or came back on Friday and restored maybe using anti- Bobby’s nose at no cost to the city climb paint. “Given council. that this is a world- In the pictures you will see what his famous statue in a nose looked like before restoration and world heritage site it after. After the vandalism, it looked makes sense the coun- like the first picture again. The second cil are involved. Now it repair work was undertaken in hopes is up to anybody who that in future people respect the statue is passing just to keep of Greyfriars Bobby. Now it is up to an eye open and po- anybody who is passing just to keep litely ask people to an eye open and politely ask people to keep their paws off keep their paws off Bobby's nose so it The famous Greyfriars Pub on Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh. Bobby’s nose so it doesn't happen again. PAGE 4 THE GUARDIAN WINTER 2014 A Visit to The “Auld Alliance” Pub in Paris

malts and Scottish By Bob Wallace beer, would surely There are times when a search on the have something Internet can return unexpected but available to quench interesting results. For example, any- our thirst! one researching Scotland’s history dur- Back in Paris follow- ing the period between the untimely ing our week-long demise of King Alexander III in 1286, river cruise to and the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314 Rouen, which in- under King Robert I, the Bruce, will at cluded a visit by mo- some point come across the Auld Alli- tor coach to the Nor- ance agreement and many other facets mandy beaches, we of Scotland’s history (battles across the walked from the landscape and castles besieged in the boat to the nearby late 13th and early 14th centuries.) train station. We Running an Internet check to learn purchased our tick- about the Auld Alliance, the pact ets and traveled in agreed to between France and Scot- the direction of land in 1295 to defend against Eng- Notre Dame. At the land, revealed a large number of hits; appropriate stop, we 1.32-million in one day in late Novem- exited the train and ber 2013. Certainly unexpected and the station. We The Auld Alliance Scottish Pub in Paris is an unexpected jewel surprisingly one stands out on the first crossed the river of Scottish culture and cuisine in the French capital. page of links; The Auld Alliance Scot- and a few very busy tish Pub. With a river cruise reserva- streets and looked for the Hotel de About eight blocks along the street, far tion out of Paris in October made a Ville (their City Hall), then found the less busy than some of the streets al- year in advance for Lois and I and street behind it (rue François Miron) ready walked, and past some interest- friends from northern California, we that led to the pub. Walking is easy ing but clearly older buildings, our des- made a note of the pub’s address to through this part of Paris, given that it tination comes into view. On that day look up on our free day in Paris. This is a flat section of the city just a short in October we found a bartender who wee pub, listing more than 100 single distance from the river. was born in France, raised in Scotland, and speaking English with a Scots ac- cent, and topping it off, a piper! Are we sure we’re in Paris?

Given our several visits to Scotland we had no problem understanding him, but our friends from northern Califor- nia traveling with us at first had some difficulty in getting past his accent. On several occasions we had to explain what he’d said in response to ques- tions. Within just a few minutes, how- ever, they were getting the hang of it, leaving more time for us to enjoy our dark lager.

Anticipating what may be the obvious question here, no, we are not planning to look for a French wine bar in Scot- land! The intimate décor and ambiance of the pub makes it a popular eatery for Scotophiles. PAGE 5 THE GUARDIAN WINTER 2014 News from our Conveners

Salado (TX) Scottish Shop which is open year round except for certain holidays such as Christmas. Games & Gathering While not large, all of the elements of By Jim Marcus Wallace a Scottish Gathering are present. They are: Piping Contests, Drumming Con- The Scottish Games and Gathering at tests, Highland Dance Contests, Clan Salado, Texas enjoyed their 52nd anni- Society Tents Share Info., Scottish versary Friday, November 8, 2013 to Vendors, and Athletic Games. There Sunday, November 10, 2013. The first was a motorcycle club which visited Gathering was held November 12, and provided a small, but noisy show. 1961. The concept for forming the Clan Wallace Society (Worldwide) was In addition to the usual Scottish Correction: developed early during this period by Games events, there was a Ball In the Fall-Winter 2013 Newsletter in Charles B. Wallace of Dallas and Joe P. on Saturday evening and a social on the Portland Games section, the Wallace of Temple, Texas. The Society Friday evening. The weekend is kicked marching guard was incorrectly identi- was incorporated in April 1966 in off with The Calling of the Clans on fied as the SAMS Color Party. Texas. Friday Evening. A special treat was an impromptu ceilidh on Sunday after- The guard depicted in the photograph Former Presidents of The Clan Wallace noon by the different musical perform- was actually the Northwest Scots Society (Worldwide) Marcus J. Wallace ers. They appeared to just come to- Guards. The Editors apologize to Wil- Jr. and Robert Bruce Wallace were gether and the effect was excellent. liam S. Wallace (William of Gresham) present with their families and several The range of music was varied and for this oversight. current members of the Society. Mrs. included some old time gospel. Anne Wallace, widow of Joe P. Wallace and one of the signers of the original Articles of Incorporation was there both Saturday and Sunday. Her daugh- ter Dr. Jean Kendall DVM and grand- children were there on Sunday.

The clan tent was jointly manned by Marcus J. Wallace and Frank Wallace Leslie. We were helped by Bob and Lois Wallace. Lance K. Wallace of Pearland, Texas was there and com- peted in Heavy Athletics. Member Scott Wallace of Fort Worth and Shirley Hollis of Temple, Texas were there. Scott and Shirley also attended the Arlington, Texas Games in 2013. The weather cooperated with the tim- ing of the games and was excellent. (I have been there when the mud came up to the tops of your shoes.)The mornings were cool and the afternoons were pleasant. There was a small air show close by, so they gave us an im- promptu air show.

These games are unique in that they are sponsored by The Central Texas Area Museum, which also has a small Society co-founder Anne Marie Wallace shares a moment with Lois Wallace, organizer of store associated with it, the Wee Scots the Clan Wallace International Gathering scheduled for the summer of 2014. PAGE 6 THE GUARDIAN WINTER 2014 Maitland Papers Project

brary of the Antiquaries of Scotland by Robert Roger, , in February 1842’. Raymond’s copy was identical to the SoAoS copy, page-for-page.

Raymond contacted Jim in 2001. His intentions were to donate the Transla- tion back to Scotland and a copy to Clan Wallace Society (CWS). Jim and Raymond thought there would be some advantage to having it translated and have the CWS publish the English version. They did not expect there to be any earth shattering new informa- tion, but did expect additional light would be available on the life of Sir William Wallace.

Raymond found Professor Jerry Seitz, Linda Ewbank has been invaluable to the AB Classical Studies, Lic. Philosophy/ Cover of the Documents Illustrative of Sir Maitland Papers project, which will benefit Latin, to translate the various lan- the Clan Wallace Society. Many thanks! William Wallace, originally printed in 1841. guages. Seitz started the translation The sketch of Wallace is the work of Ray- until his eyesight failed. Several false Ewbank had degrees in Classical Lan- mond Morehead, President of the Clan Muirhead Society. starts resulted in reaffirming the saying guages, Anna suggested that she “After all is said and done, much more might be able to work on the project. By Marcus “Jim” Wallace was said than done.” The project re- Bob called Linda Ewbank and asked mained static for approximately nine her if she could do it, and she agreed. Raymond Morehead, President of the years. Clan Muirhead Society, found and pur- Linda contacted Jim and told him she chased the papers from a used book On a visit to Anna and Hu Cocklin in would help to finish the project. She store in Auburn, WA around 1998, at Prescott, AZ, Past President Bob Wal- immediately started to research the the time Jim Wallace was President of lace mentioned the Maitland Paper materials and discovered that some the Clan Wallace Society. In 2000, Project. Knowing that daughter Linda sections had been translated and were Raymond, as a member, took published prior to 1956 them to the Society of Antiquar- (prior to International copy- ies of Scotland (SoAoS) to con- right law), and could be used firm that he had a complete copy as-is. Linda translated eve- and to get them translated. The rything except Documents 1 SoAoS knew of no translation (translated by Professor ever being completed on the Seitz), and Document VIII papers, but could confirm that (translated by John Law,) they were the same as the ones even though it significantly presented to the Maitland Club added to her workload. as dated M.DCCC.XLI, from Robert Rodger ESQ., member. When the translations are Fiona Ashmore, the Director completed, the final version SoAoS, Royal Museum of Scot- of the Maitland Papers will land, confirmed that they had a be edited for publication by complete set of the Maitland club Marcus J. Wallace and publications; “This Societies lim- Wayne Jones. Credit and ited addition was actually pre- thanks will be given to Linda sented to us by the author and is in the dedication page of the inscribed - ‘Presented to the Li- Contemporary illustration of Sir William Wallace published book. PAGE 7 THE GUARDIAN WINTER 2014 Clan Wallace at Bannockburn 2014

By Bob Wallace This year’s summer solstice will find some of us packing our luggage for this year’s International Gathering in Scotland. This year celebrates the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn which found King Robert I, the Bruce, and about 7,500 fellow Scots defeating King Edward II, and what is said to be about 15,000 men on horse and foot just a few miles below Stir- ling Castle. Some 40 Clan Wallace Society members and spouses will be at the site of that his- toric battle in late June, but first will visit Wallace-specific sites in Dunfermline, Lan- ark and leading up to the week- end celebration at Bannockburn. Our visit will be capped when we meet with Andrew Wallace, Younger of that Ilk, Act- year and by the building of a new visitor event at Bannockburn is expected to be at ing Chief of Clan Wallace, for a dinner at center at the site. The location is said to be least double the number who fought this the hotel in Edinburgh. quite close to where the battle may have decisive battle in 1314. The stage at Bannockburn has been set by taken place in 1314. Total number of peo- refurbishing the Bruce monument late last ple from all across the globe attending the The First Reaches 200

By Bob Wallace along the walking path, while a walk said to be about 200 yards – it seemed Not until the 19th century was any somewhat longer when we walked it in statue honoring Sir William Wallace 2008 – will get you to the foot of the placed anywhere in Scotland. In Sep- statue. tember of 1814, the first such honor for Wallace took place overlooking the Enquiries made at VisitScotland at the River Tweed near Dryburgh Abbey. end of January found no celebration Commissioned by David Stuart Erskine, apparently being planned for the 200th 11th Earl of Buchan, the 31-foot, red anniversary of this statue. For anyone sandstone statue stands looking across in the Borders area on 22 September the river at England on the property of 2014, con- Bemersyde House. sider mak- ing a brief Unfortunately for tourists interested in visit to the viewing this Wallace statue, getting W a l l a c e there is not easy but can be done pro- s t a t u e vided one drives a rental car or finds a where very small bus and group going that way. few folks Parking near the statue is in a small are likely to car park just off the country road not be found far from Scott’s View. Space for per- on the day haps a half-dozen vehicles was found marking its when we visited the site in 2008 while a n n i v e r - touring the Border areas of Scotland. sary. Once parked, a sign details what’s The 11th Earl of Buchan PAGE 8 THE GUARDIAN WINTER 2014 Brave-Hearth: Delicious Scottish Cuisine

By Lisa Donant

Oysters Rockefeller Casserole (pictured right)

1 pint Oysters 2 Tbsp Butter 1 rib Celery, finely chopped 1 small Onion, finely chopped 10 oz Frozen Spinach, thawed and drained ¼ tsp Anise Seed (optional, I don’t use) 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 Tbsp Bread Crumbs 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated – do not use pre-shredded 1 cup Basic White Sauce (see below) Salt, Pepper and dash Cayenne to taste

Drain oysters. Melt butter and sauté celery. Add onions, parsley, spinach Bake in 450 oven for 30 minutes. minutes until flour is cooked and the (about ¾ of the package is enough), Remove and sprinkle with cheese and mixture is thickened. Slowly add milk anise seed, Worcestershire sauce, a thin layer of bread crumbs. Return and stir until creamy, then salt and bread crumbs, salt, pepper, cayenne to oven for 10 minutes until lightly pepper to taste. A bit of fresh grated and white sauce. Grease a shallow brown. Basic White Sauce: 2 Tbsp nutmeg in the sauce adds a nice fla- casserole. Arrange oysters in one Butter, 2 Tbsp Flour, 1 cup Milk. Melt vor. layer. Cover with Rockefeller mixture. butter. Add flour and stir for a couple

Hot Caprese Dip (pictured left)

10 oz. Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, cubed 3 small Roma Tomatoes, seeded & juiced, diced 3 Tbsp. Fresh Basil, roughly chopped

Pre-heat oven 375 degrees Farenheit. Combine all ingredients and pour into 9” pie plate or other baking dish. Bake 15-20 minutes then broil for 2 minutes.

Serve with Hearty Crackers, Pita Chips, Bread Sticks, etc. PAGE 9 WINTER 2014 CWSW Spring 2014 Games Schedule

Following is a list of Scottish Games April 12-13, 2014  Arizona that have been provided to date. All Rural Hill Scottish Festival and  California members are encouraged to partici- Loch Norman  Colorado pate to support Clan Wallace and their Huntersville, NC  Georgia Scottish history.  Hawaii May 2-4, 2014  Indiana February 28 – March 1-2, 2014 Texas Scottish Festival and Highland  Maryland North Texas Irish Festival Games  Nevada Fair Park, Dallas TX Maverick Stadium  New York Arlington, TX  Ohio March 8-9, 2014  Oregon Midland Scottish-Irish Faire May 3, 2014  Pennsylvania Midland TX Scottish Festival and Celtic Gathering  South Carolina Bridgeport City Park  Virginia March 15-16, 2014 Bridgeport, WV  West Virginia Latta Celtic Festival  Washington Latta Plantation We need our Conveners to provide  and all Canada Provinces Huntersville, NC information on Scottish Games in the following states. Please provide this More information on Scottish games April 5-6, 2014 information to our Webmaster at web- can be found on the Clan Wallace web- San Antonio Highland Games [email protected] and/or the site at clanwallace.org/gamedate.html Helotes Fairgrounds Director of Convener Affairs at con- or clanwallace.org/gamestat.html/ Helotes, TX [email protected].

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