the histle Tartan Day ’ s S o c i e t y t n d r e w o f L o s Dinner t . A A n e S g e April 2010 April 5, 2010 T h l e s ational Tartan Day a message from John E. Lowry, FSA Scot President. Queen Mary Games Nwas established in February 13 and 14, 2010 2005 by the U.S. House of See page 6 for review. Representatives to Dear Members, Conversely, we need your recognize the mighty Outgoing support. We selfishly seek your contribution Scots have President John L. continued review and approval of made to the growth of Benton M.D. our plans for your Society and, the United States. reported quite naturally, as with any Our own celebration of modestly to the organization, it is the voices of Tartan Day will again be at assembled “members in good standing” that the Tam O’Shanter Inn in members at the recent AGM in will be heard. Yes, we are at the citing the accomplishments of his middle of March but it is not too Los Feliz. Your invitation L-R: Rod Schreckengost, John Benton, administration. He and the late to pay your 2010 dues and get and reservation form is Annie Schreckengost. inside this newsletter. Fill outgoing Trustees are to be involved. There are committees to it out and send it in to thanked most heartily for their be named, some for specific Now, the SASLA calendar reserve your place. Seats work and dedication to the Society duties and some standing becomes a blur of activity starting are limited, so do it NOW! for the past two years—and so (ongoing) committees that will all off with this year’s Tartan Day many more years for some. We, make a difference in the direction Dinner on April 5 at the Tam Calcutta Cup myself and the newly elected and purpose of our Society. Please O’Shanter Inn. Look for the insert Board, are taking on the let us know that you are willing in this Thistle and make your or tremendous responsibility of and able to serve. reservations for a great evening of leading this venerable eighty-year- As I think of the amount of all things Scottish! And keep Fmany RBS 6 Nations of you the above headline old organization, but we do so with talent pooled together on this watch for all further will be unfamiliar. For Scots a feeling of confidence and clear new Board, I am in awe of the communications concerning this and English rugby purpose to achieve the goals we knowledge and experience they season’s activities. Stand with us enthusiasts however, it is the have set and are just now setting, bring to the table. There is still a as we take the Society to the annual competition between for ourselves, for you the deep reservoir of SASLA know-how forefront of Southern California the two countries to secure Membership, and for the good of and, having served as V.P. to two Scottish organizations. It may be a the possesion of this ancient the Society. very capable men in Messrs. wild ride but you won’t regret it! award for the ensuing year. First and foremost, we dedicate Benton and J. Howard Standing, I Thanks and there’s more to come. On Christmas Day 1872, a our service to you, our members, plead guilty to inclusion in this game of rugby, between 20 our most important asset. No venerable lot. But the newer players representing England amount of activity on our part members with widely divergent on the one side and 20 means anything if we are not skill and knowledge will keep us Contact John Lowry via email at: jemmettlowry aol.com representing Scotland, was properly representing you. sharp and quick! @ played in Calcutta, India. The match was such a In Gear success that it was repeated a week later — the game of The regular article on SASLA Jim Clark and Jackie Stewart. championships. Clark and Stewart rugby had reached India. members’ cars is suspended for Both won the Formula 1 World were the trailblazers but many These lovers of rugby formed this issue. Instead, this short Drivers Championship multiple more boy, and girl, racers were to the Calcutta Football Club in article will serve to introduce a new times. Clark put the now famed follow in their footsteps January 1873. series devoted to Scottish Motor car Lotus on the map for designer cementing Scotland’s place as a The Calcutta Club joined Racing Legends. As those of you Colin Chapman, while Stewart was fertile breeding ground for motor the Rugby Football Union in who follow motor sport will already the mainstay for BRM and after racing talent. know, there are many of them. 1967 for Tyrrell, with whom he The Thistle will introduce them Please see Calcutta Cup, page 2 Perhaps two of the best known are won his three F1 driver’s to you over the coming issues. 2 the thistle april 2010 Letter from the Editor Saint Andrew’s Society Los Angeles his space is normally reserved for the Calendar of Events TLetter from Edinburgh, penned for the last eight issues of The Thistle by Kenneth April 5, 2010 Tartan Day Dinner President Stewart, the Secretary of the World Federation of John E. Lowry, FSA Scot Scottish Societies in Edinburgh. Tam O’Shanter Inn, Los Feliz Vice President As I announced at the annual general meeting May 29 & 30, 2010 John D. Macpherson (AGM), March 6, Kenneth is currently battling health-related Treasurer ScotsFest, Costa Mesa David Moffett challenges, including a temporary vision impairment, which have New Member Reception Secretary prevented him from writing his regular personal view from Scotland. I Date TBA Joan C. Standing have sent Kenneth, on behalf of the entire membership, our best Board of Trustees wishes and prayers for an early return to his normally robust health. Garden Party John L. Benton, M.D.* Many of you I am sure tuned in to the ABC television network Date TBA Mary Corcoran, Ph.D Sunday March 7th to watch the annual Oscar award ceremony. The Ceilidh John D. Macpherson Hurt Locker garnished no less than six Oscars, including Best Picture, Date TBA an amazing achievement for a low budget film, competing with the Rev. Charles Robertson Kirkin of The Tartans likes of Avatar. As it is also the least commercially successful winner Date TBA Benjamin T. Sharp in Academy history it is likely that many of you have not seen it. The Ian J. Skone-Rees, FSA Scot film received a lot of negative criticism in the weeks leading up to the Oct 8, 9 & 10, 2010 Seaside Highland Games Stuart Bird-Wilson award ceremony, mostly from military veterans who disliked the * Past president alleged inaccuracy of the detail portrayed in the film. I cannot For up-to-the-minute news and confirm or deny whether they are correct or not, but I certainly tend information about current and to believe that their criticism is justified. For me, however, and many future activities, check the other people I have spoken to from a wide age group, it doesn’t society website. matter. The film reminded me of the fact that men and women in the The Thistle is the official publication of the Saint Andrew’s military are putting their lives on the line every day. Whether you www.saintandrewsla.org Society of Los Angeles. It is believe the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are right or wrong, justified published four times a year. or not, soldiers do not have that luxury. Sitting in our comfortable Deadline for each issue is the homes, the reports on the news often seem distant and unconnected first day of March, June, In Memoriam September & December. with our lives. The Hurt Locker is a reminder that for those in uniform Submit articles, photographs, war is all too real. A reality that for many means physical disablement and address changes to the Lennis "Bud" Bartlett, passed or death. If you haven’t seen it, think about doing so. It deserves editor at: [email protected]. away February 8, 2010. Born or commercial success as well as critical acclaim. The Editor December 27, 1937 in Los Angeles Saint Andrew’s Society, Los Angeles to Larry & Dot Bartlett, Bud 12925 Riverside Drive Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 graduated from Mark Keppel HS in www.saintandrewsla.org Calcutta Cup, continued from page 1 1955 and served in the US Navy The publisher accepts no 1956-1962. A graduate of Cal State responsibility for the opinions 1874. Despite the Indian climate be competed for annually. As of expressed, accuracy of information, not being entirely suitable for 2010, 117 Calcutta Cup matches LA, he taught science at Arcadia or similarity of names submitted by authors. playing rugby, the club have taken place. Currently, this High School for 31 years. Bud had many hobbies: Model A motor CONTRIBUTORS prospered during that first year. game is the annual match John E. Lowry, FSA Scot However, when the free bar had between the two nations in the cars, trains, and Scottish heritage. David Cargill He is survived by wife Vicky of 45 Rev. Dr. Charles Robertson to be discontinued, the Six Nations Championship. The Ian J. Skone-Rees, FSA Scot membership took an appreciable ground alternates between years; son, Kynn; daughter Denise PUBLISHER drop. The members decided to Murrayfield Stadium in Scotland Fournier (Kevin); grandsons EDITOR AND GRAPHIC DESIGN Padraig, Liam, and Colin. A Ian J.