The Pibroch Official Journal St. Andrew’s Society of Baltimore P.O. BOX 4114 Timonium, MD 21094-4114 A Scottish Christmas Weel, here's a wish or twa' in rhyme,Jist for you at Christmas time;I thocht I'd write a verse or Twa'.Wi some tae suit ye eenanaMay Santa Claus come doon yer lum,But, losh bi here! perhaps like some;Ye hinna got a lum ava,Like some o' they new hooses braw.********* But Santa winna' be defeated,"Naemaitter foo the hoose is heated;If ye jist leave yer door ajar,Aul' Santa Fae that land a'far;Will jist come in and fill yer' stockin.Nae doot yel' leave that note ye printit, Tae sae exactly fit ye wintit.********* Of coorse ye canna be ower greedy,Jist think on ithers far mair needy;Perhaps yer wishes will come true,And bring much happiness tae you.Likewise tae them ye love ana,At hame and ithers far awa;The Christmas cairds that bring ye cheer,The dressin' up in Christmas gearThe pairties that bring joy and laughterSair heids, sair stammicks ever after.************* But mana this usual fun and steer,Jist keep this bicter, crystal clear;We celebrate Christ's birth it's true,The key tae a' this festive do.So may this spirit bide wi' youAs brightly,a' hale year thru'. Merry Christmas The Pibroch Official Journal St. Andrew’s Society of Baltimore standrewsbaltimore.com December – January 2016 * Volume 210 Issue 1 * Stuart Blair Editor A Grand and Glorious Tradition . Emmanuel Episcopal Church 8 November 22 A grand service with the chancel bedecked in tartan fabrics. The service was filled with energy and enthusiasm for celebrating the Scottish heritage as well as the heritage of other cultures. John Repulski put together a very meaningful Order of Worship, a St. Andrew’s Christian Community Church marvelous blend of music which the choir sang with A Kirkln' O' the Tartans was celebrated by the perfection, and prayers of blessing that highlighted our SASB on October 18th.The procession was Scottish presence and included all peoples. Jim’s preceded by the entrance of Pipe Major Ed sermon was right on – Jesus calls us to take on the big McFarland. The Rev. Ernest R. D. Smart, Pastor challenges in our life through prayer and action, seeking presided over the service and ceremony, as His glory, and relying on the Holy Spirit’s guidance and always with great enthusiasm in a meaningful power. The Baltimore City Pipe Band sounded fantastic message and gratitude to all involved. Many SASB during the service and in their concert afterwards. Not members and guests remained for a wee while at many parishioners darted home, staying to enjoy the the reception following the service. piping as they had fellowship in the narthex and the rear of the church. We all look forward next year for another Perry Hall Presbyterian Church, November 15 opportunity to worship together “in the Scottish way.’ As The Baltimore City Pipes and Drums marched down the aisle to begin the service, the faces of the congregation members and community guests glowed with delight. During the service Kenneth E. Pennell and Society President Herbert S Glasby, III read the Scriptures (Amos 7:7-8 and Philippians 4:8-9.) A modest number of Society members were present, some with their wives. The Rev. Dr. George Gray Toole, one of the Society's Chaplains preached a sermon highlighting the life of Robert Erskine, who came to the colonies from Scotland and assisted the Revolutionary War efforts mightily. At the conclusion of the service, the pipe band, with Pipe Major Edward C. McFarland leading, presented a number of tunes to the tapping feet (and occasional humming) of the congregation. On the way out, someone who attended the service was heard to say, "I don't go to this church, but I never miss the . Kirk' O' Th' Tartans!" Well done, lads! President’s Wee Word In 2016, come help celebrate the 257th Anniversary of Burns’ birth at our Burns Night Supper on Saturday, I am deeply honored and January 23, 2016. The event at the Maryland Club humbled to know that you, the promises an elegant evening of fine dining and laughter Societies Members, have the for lads, lassies, and their guests. Invite your friends and confidence and faith to elect neighbors along for a fun-filled evening. me president of the Society. For this I thank each and every I am wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Very member for giving me the Happy New Year. Hope to see you all very soon. opportunity to lead our society in the footsteps of those that have come before me. I give Best Regards, you my pledge to do the best I can in serving you for the next T. Scott Hinson two years. 55th President Ph: 410-882-2994 Here is a little history about email: [email protected] me, my father introduced me to the St. Andrew’s Society of Baltimore in the late 80’s when Mr. Campbell was president and in 1992 I became a full member during Mr. McCaslin presidency. My clan affiliation is Clan Maclaren, my great grandfather Charles William Patterson was a member of the society. He is my Scottish heritage and was born in Perth. My father is no 2016 Past Presidents’ Heritage Scholarships longer with us but I know he would be very happy at my accomplishment. The Benevolence Committee of the Society has learned that the Society Foundation will make available a total of Once I acquired a kilt I started marching with Escorts to $8,000 in funds for 2016 Past Presidents’ Heritage the Colors in parades and our other events particularly Scholarships to be awarded as follows: (a) $4,000 to the Highland Gathering and Games at Fair Hill, I had the first place winner; (b) $2,500 to the second place actually been to Fair Hill with my parents and my Uncle winner; and (c) $1,500 to the third place winner. Bob McQuay in my preteen age and teenage years, who knew 40 years later I would be a president of the society. These 2016 Past Presidents’ Heritage Scholarships In 2008, I was asked to chair the annual picnic and I will be available to qualified high school seniors of would be chair for 4 of them, they went from a catered Scottish descent planning to attend an accredited four- affair to the family style hamburgers and hotdogs. My year college or university in the United States or first chaired picnic would be hampered by hurricane Scotland starting in the fall of 2016. To compete for one Hanna which dropped 5 inches of rain on group of 30 of of these scholarships, please complete a 2016 us diehards. It would be our last Oregon Ridge Park Scholarship Application which must be postmarked picnic as well as our last catered picnic. In 2011 I would by March 15, 2016. For requirements, additional be nominated and elected as 2nd Vice President and information, and to download a 2016 Scholarship Treasurer of the Foundation, it’s here that I received my Application, please see the Society Website education of what non-profit society is really all about, (www.standrewsbaltimore.com/Scholarship). helping the members in need through our benevolence. 2016 Scholarship awards will be announced in June, I am looking forward to a new year of activities for which 2016 and will be disbursed in two equal installments: ½ we need participants, lots of marching and Kirkins to in August, 2016 and ½ in January, 2017, subject to the attend. On the current horizon is the “Annual Scholarship terms described on the Society website. Anniversary Dinner” maybe soon to be changed to “Annual Saint Andrews Banquet Dinner”? The following Society members serve on the followed by the last 2 events for 2015, Benevolence Committee and will review Scholarship the Alexandria Christmas Walk in Old Town on Applications following receipt in the spring of 2016: Ernie December 5th and Pearl Harbor Remembrance aboard Brandt, Sr.; Angus M. Burton; William K. Jenne; Kenneth the USGC Taney in Baltimore’s inner harbor on Monday E. Pennell, Committee Chair; Greg W. Scott, Past December 7th. President of the Society; and Christian B. Wilson. - 2 - The Almoner’s Report Rev. Dr. George Gray Toole "May the hinges of friendship never rust, and the wings of love never lose a feather." Dean Ramsay We know what Dean Ramsay was getting at in this toast he offered at a dinner. He knew how important it is to keep friendship healthy. He obviously knows the dangers of friendships that aren't given regular attention. They creak like a struggling door, and don't "fly" the way they should. From my perspective, we are a healthy lot when it comes to friendships. I marvel at every gathering of the St. Andrew's Society of Baltimore at the warm greetings that are exchanged and the expressions of concern shown to one another. As we continue in that pattern of friendship, here are a few folks who would enjoy contact from our members. The father of William C. Garrett. Jr. died, as did Bruce E. Shaw. Richard Lee Scrimger is recovering from a recent hospitalization. On a happier note, Pibroch editor, Stuart P. Blair and his wife, Bernadine, can't stop smiling over the birth of grandson, Declan Douglas Blair. Yours aye in friendship, George The Feathers of Love Trivia Question Love nestles tenderly, delicately in your arms, warmly “The lamp of day, with-ill presaging glare, tickling emotions with light feathers Dim, cloudy, sank beneath the .