The Scots

Text Box: 20th ANNUAL TARTAN GOLF SCRAMBLE

The 20^th Annual Tartan Golf Scramble will take place on Monday, July 6, 2009. Tee-off times begin at 12:00 noon at the Hartlen Point Forces Golf Club.

The cost is $70 and the deadline is June 30^th. The cost includes green fees and a BBQ Steak dinner. The Tournament format will be a Texas Scramble format with teams of four.

Highland Dress is mandatory (kilt or trews). Ten kilt rentals are available - $10 each.

For more information, please call Bob Findlay at 462-6730 or email at fin@accesswave.ca or Ivan Richardson at 434-1627 or email at ivanrich@ns.sympatico.ca.

Text Box: INVITATION TO THE 2009 HALIFAX HIGHLAND GAMES
ON JULY 11TH

From the distance comes the plaintive call of a bagpipe, accompanied by the military precision of drums. For centuries these symbolic sounds of Scotland have been impossible to ignore, a powerful summons to duty, to clan, to tradition. Can you hear them now? They herald the approach of the 2009

Issued: June 2009

Halifax Highland Games on July 11: a Gathering of proud Scots, and others who wish they were!!

And from the ancient stories of battles emerge the warriors, the Scottish champions who answered that call centuries ago. Our 21st century warriors take shape in the Heavy Events competitors, powerful men who have spent years training in the arts of caber tossing, putting stones (precursor to Shotput) and throwing hammers. Ancient tests of military skill and athleticism, put to the test!

Dartmouth Common will vibrate with the sound of hundreds of Pipes & Drums. Everywhere you go you'll hear the sounds of Scotland. Individuals and Bands will compete throughout the day, culminating in the thrilling Massed Bands. We defy anyone to witness the Massed Bands and not feel the hair on the backs of their necks rising!

Witness the traditional Highland Dance competitions, performed by lads and lassies of all ages. Centuries ago, most of these dances were performed only by men. Sometimes warriors danced the complicated steps for their comrades on the eve of battle. Their level of performance often predicted the outcome of that conflict, so they had better be good!

Plan to bring your entire clan! A number of clans will be represented by various clan tents and organizations who will be pleased to give guided “tours” of visitors' ancestry. Onward to the many vendor tents where one can find their clan crest on a shirt, their tartan on a tie, or perhaps a tiny, musical bagpipe on a keychain.

The Halifax Highland Games is a non-profit organization. We are a small group of volunteers with big hearts. We are always pleased to accept donations of any size. Through the North British Society Charitable Trust we can give tax receipts for any cash donation. These donations should be made out to the “North British Society Charitable Trust”, indicating that you wish your donation made to the Halifax Highland Games.

We are expecting over 3500 guests at Dartmouth Common this year. The Gate is on the south side of Thistle Street, between Victoria Road and Wyse Road, just below Bicentennial School and across the street from Dartmouth High School. There is a map of its location on our website: www.halifaxhighlandgames.com.

Saturday July 11, 2009 is coming up quickly! If you would like more information, please call Kelly MacKellar at (902) 876-0189 or John Cody (902) 489-6017

or email: info@halifaxhighlandgames.com

or visit our Facebook page.

Text Box: BREAKFAST AT
HOPE COTTAGE

Through the support of Pete Luckett, we are going to do another breakfast at Hope Cottage. This one will take place on August 3^rd, Natal Day Monday. Anyone wishing to volunteer to serve, please register early as the number of people required is limited. Please call the office at 425-2445.

Text Box: HISTORIAN’S CORNER

“A GRAVE MATTER”

Living in the 21^st century, it is difficult to envision a society without the “safety nets” now in place. In 1853, The Scots Society was concerned over the drain on Society charitable funds. Long discussions led to no decisions as “the pensioners still being retained, they being principally widows of former members”. In the same year, the Halifax City Clerk sent a letter in response to a request from the Society for purchase of a lot of ground in the public cemetery (now the Camp Hill Cemetery). The letter read in part:

“Resolved, that a portion of thirty feet of that part of the public cemetery marked ‘Stranger’s Burial Ground’ in the plan, be sold to the North British Society. . .”

The first burial in the site was in 1871 and the last in 1929. The grave lots were held for the burial of indigent members of the Society or people of Scottish origin who had fallen on hard times but by 1930 social services had taken over any need for the lots. In 1980, the Society requested the city to take over the property in lieu of maintenance fees owed to the city and this was successfully completed. (Perhaps, in view of the present financial meltdown, we should have retained them!)

With much of the original charity needs now being met by various government agencies, the Society charity work centers now on providing grants for university and cultural education, The Scots Army Cadet Corps, the Highland Games and other causes deemed worthy of support within the guidelines for grants. In 2008, the Society’s Charitable Trust paid out $27,700 in grants to eight recipients.

Rev. James Forbes

Historian

Text Box: THE SCOTS’
SUMMER EVENTS 2009

Monday, July 6^th – The 20^th Annual Scots Kilted Golf Scramble will be held at Hartlen Point Golf Club. See poster for details.

Saturday, July 11^th – The Halifax Highland Games will be held on the Dartmouth Common. The Scots are a major sponsor.

On Friday, there are Highland Games related events on the Grand Parade.

Sunday, July 12^th – The Scots in cooperation with the Gaelic Language Society of Halifax present a Gaelic Pub Evening at the Red Stag Tavern, Keith’s Brewery, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. There is a complimentary cover charge donation (suggested amount $5). Proceeds will be used for Gaelic Language development.

Saturday, August 1^st – The second concert this year in the Public Gardens by Caledonian Orchestra of Nova Scotia will occur. This entertaining concert will take place from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Monday, August 3^rd – Hope Cottage Breakfast.

Text Box: GAELIC PHRASES –
TRY TO SAY THESE. . .

Dia dhut (Good day – literally “God to you”)

Mar sin dhut fhein (The same to you)

Ciamar a that thu? (How are you?)

Tha mi gu math (I’m fine)

Tha la briagh’ againn (We have a beautiful day)

Tha, gu dearra (Yes, indeed)

Droch shid’ againn (We have bad weather)

Co as a tha thu? (Where are you from?)

Tha mi as a Bhaile Mhor (I’m from Antigonish – literally “I’m from the Big Town”)

De an t-ainm a th’ ort? (What’s your name?)

‘S e Brian a th’ orm. (My name is Brian)

Beannachd leat. (Good bye, literally a “Blessing go with you”)

Mar sin leat fhein (Good bye, literally, “The same to you”)

Tapadh leat (Thank you)

‘S e do bheatha (You’re welcome)

Phrases provided by Lewis MacKinnon.

OUT & ABOUT!!!

Monday, July 6^th – The 20^th Annual Scots Kilted Golf Scramble - Hartlen Point Golf Club – 12:00 noon start.

Saturday, July 11^th – The Halifax Highland Games – 8:00 am to 8:00 pm – Dartmouth Common.

Sunday, July 12^th – Gaelic Pub Evening - Red Stag Tavern, Keith’s Brewery - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Saturday, August 1^st –Caledonian Orchestra of Nova Scotia Concert – Public Gardens - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Monday, August 3^rd – Hope Cottage Breakfast.

Include:

Golf Registration Forms

Nominating Committee’s “Requires your Assistance”


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For more information, please call Bob Findlay at 462-6730 or email at fin@accesswave.ca or Ivan Richardson at 434-1627 or email at ivanrich@ns.sympatico.ca. From the distance comes the plaintive call of a bagpipe, accompanied by the military precision of drums. For centuries these symbolic sounds of Scotland have been impossible to ignore, a powerful summons to duty, to clan, to tradition. Can you hear them now? They herald the approach of the 2009 Issued: June 2009 Halifax Highland Games on July 11: a Gathering of proud Scots, and others who wish they were!! And from the ancient stories of battles emerge the warriors, the Scottish champions who answered that call centuries ago. Our 21st century warriors take shape in the Heavy Events competitors, powerful men who have spent years training in the arts of caber tossing, putting stones (precursor to Shotput) and throwing hammers. Ancient tests of military skill and athleticism, put to the test! Dartmouth Common will vibrate with the sound of hundreds of Pipes & Drums. Everywhere you go you'll hear the sounds of Scotland. Individuals and Bands will compete throughout the day, culminating in the thrilling Massed Bands. We defy anyone to witness the Massed Bands and not feel the hair on the backs of their necks rising! Witness the traditional Highland Dance competitions, performed by lads and lassies of all ages. Centuries ago, most of these dances were performed only by men. Sometimes warriors danced the complicated steps for their comrades on the eve of battle. Their level of performance often predicted the outcome of that conflict, so they had better be good! Plan to bring your entire clan! A number of clans will be represented by various clan tents and organizations who will be pleased to give guided “tours” of visitors' ancestry. Onward to the many vendor tents where one can find their clan crest on a shirt, their tartan on a tie, or perhaps a tiny, musical bagpipe on a keychain. The Halifax Highland Games is a non-profit organization. We are a small group of volunteers with big hearts. We are always pleased to accept donations of any size. Through the North British Society Charitable Trust we can give tax receipts for any cash donation. These donations should be made out to the “North British Society Charitable Trust”, indicating that you wish your donation made to the Halifax Highland Games. We are expecting over 3500 guests at Dartmouth Common this year. The Gate is on the south side of Thistle Street, between Victoria Road and Wyse Road, just below Bicentennial School and across the street from Dartmouth High School. There is a map of its location on our website: www.halifaxhighlandgames.com. Saturday July 11, 2009 is coming up quickly! If you would like more information, please call Kelly MacKellar at (902) 876-0189 or John Cody (902) 489-6017 or email: info@halifaxhighlandgames.com or visit our Facebook page. Through the support of Pete Luckett, we are going to do another breakfast at Hope Cottage. This one will take place on August 3^rd, Natal Day Monday. Anyone wishing to volunteer to serve, please register early as the number of people required is limited. Please call the office at 425-2445. Living in the 21^st century, it is difficult to envision a society without the “safety nets” now in place. In 1853, The Scots Society was concerned over the drain on Society charitable funds. Long discussions led to no decisions as “the pensioners still being retained, they being principally widows of former members”. In the same year, the Halifax City Clerk sent a letter in response to a request from the Society for purchase of a lot of ground in the public cemetery (now the Camp Hill Cemetery). The letter read in part: “Resolved, that a portion of thirty feet of that part of the public cemetery marked ‘Stranger’s Burial Ground’ in the plan, be sold to the North British Society. . .” The first burial in the site was in 1871 and the last in 1929. The grave lots were held for the burial of indigent members of the Society or people of Scottish origin who had fallen on hard times but by 1930 social services had taken over any need for the lots. In 1980, the Society requested the city to take over the property in lieu of maintenance fees owed to the city and this was successfully completed. (Perhaps, in view of the present financial meltdown, we should have retained them!) With much of the original charity needs now being met by various government agencies, the Society charity work centers now on providing grants for university and cultural education, The Scots Army Cadet Corps, the Highland Games and other causes deemed worthy of support within the guidelines for grants. In 2008, the Society’s Charitable Trust paid out $27,700 in grants to eight recipients. Rev. James Forbes Historian Monday, July 6^th – The 20^th Annual Scots Kilted Golf Scramble will be held at Hartlen Point Golf Club. See poster for details. Saturday, July 11^th – The Halifax Highland Games will be held on the Dartmouth Common. The Scots are a major sponsor. On Friday, there are Highland Games related events on the Grand Parade. Sunday, July 12^th – The Scots in cooperation with the Gaelic Language Society of Halifax present a Gaelic Pub Evening at the Red Stag Tavern, Keith’s Brewery, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. There is a complimentary cover charge donation (suggested amount $5). Proceeds will be used for Gaelic Language development. Saturday, August 1^st – The second concert this year in the Public Gardens by Caledonian Orchestra of Nova Scotia will occur. This entertaining concert will take place from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Monday, August 3^rd – Hope Cottage Breakfast. Dia dhut (Good day – literally “God to you”) Mar sin dhut fhein (The same to you) Ciamar a that thu? (How are you?) Tha mi gu math (I’m fine) Tha la briagh’ againn (We have a beautiful day) Tha, gu dearra (Yes, indeed) Droch shid’ againn (We have bad weather) Co as a tha thu? (Where are you from?) Tha mi as a Bhaile Mhor (I’m from Antigonish – literally “I’m from the Big Town”) De an t-ainm a th’ ort? (What’s your name?) ‘S e Brian a th’ orm. (My name is Brian) Beannachd leat. (Good bye, literally a “Blessing go with you”) Mar sin leat fhein (Good bye, literally, “The same to you”) Tapadh leat (Thank you) ‘S e do bheatha (You’re welcome) Phrases provided by Lewis MacKinnon. OUT & ABOUT!!! Monday, July 6^th – The 20^th Annual Scots Kilted Golf Scramble - Hartlen Point Golf Club – 12:00 noon start. Saturday, July 11^th – The Halifax Highland Games – 8:00 am to 8:00 pm – Dartmouth Common. Sunday, July 12^th – Gaelic Pub Evening - Red Stag Tavern, Keith’s Brewery - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Saturday, August 1^st –Caledonian Orchestra of Nova Scotia Concert – Public Gardens - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Monday, August 3^rd – Hope Cottage Breakfast. Include: Golf Registration Forms Nominating Committee’s “Requires your Assistance” ARCHIVED EDITIONS March 2009 December 2008 November 2008 June 2008 March 2008 December 2007 October 2007 September 2007 December 2006 October 2006 October 2005 June 2007 May 2007 June 2006 March 2006 November 2005 June 2005 March 2005 December 2004 January 2004 June 2003 December 2002 October 2002 August 2002 May 2002 (Connections) May 2002 (Quarterly Notice) December 2001 October 2001 September 2001 June 2001