An Comunn Gàidhealach Publications > Deo-gréine > Volume 3, October 1907-September 1908

H
AN DEO-GREINE.
artist of considerable repute, and he is in much
request in Celtic circles as a lecturer and a
capable exponent of bagpipe music. One of
the most gentlemanly and kindhearted of men,
there is no member of An Comunn Gaidhealach
more popular than he. A member of the Exec¬
utive Council he is most energetic in furthering
the work of that body, He is also a member
of the Publication Committee, and he is a
practical supporter of An Deo-Greine, to the
columns of which he has already contributed
several interesting articles. He was Convener
of the local Committee in charge of last year’s
Mod in Glasgow, and while he himself acted
as steward of the Glasgow Stall at the Feill,
his better-half Mrs. Henderson, was one of the
most enthusiastic, indefatigable, and practical
of the workers at the Children’s Stall.
From his father, who was head-gamekeeper
to Lord Burton of the famous Glenquoich deer
forest (where Lieut Henderson was born), he
inherited a love for out-door life, and he can
use rod and gun with deadly effect. With the
camera and the brush he is equally at home.
Herewith we reproduce one of his pencil
efforts.
BUNCHAOLIE, GLENQUOICH.
Mr. Henderson first joined the constabulary
service in Dumbartonshire when he was but
nineteen years of age. Here he remained for
seven years, during the last two of which he
acted as clerk to the chief constable. Pro¬
motion in a small County force being neces¬
sarily slow, he therefore transferred his services
to Govan. Here his abilities were speedily
recognised, and from 1894, when he was raised
to the rank of Sergeant, until September, 1902,
when he was raised to the rank of lieutenant,
with full charge in the absence of the chief
constable,hisprogress has been steadily upward.
In this latter year he was on the short leet
for the chief constableship of the town of Ayr,
and lost it only by the narrow majority of one
vote. He has been twice on the short leet for
the chief constableship of the County of Ross
and Cromarty, efforts, all of them exemplifying
his zeal and ambition in pursuit of his chosen
profession. This zeal and ambition, we feel
sure, will sooner or later meet with the success
it so richly deserves, not only as an efficient
officer, but also as the man of culture and taste
he would prove an acquisition to whichever
community will have the good fortune of
securing him. The respect in which he is held
by his colleagues in the civil government of
Govan was demor strated last December, when
by their unanimous wish he was chosen chair¬
man of the annual Dinner of the Govan Cor¬
poration officials, an undoubted tribute to his
popularity.
Mr. Henderson’s accomplishments are multi¬
farious. He is a recognised exponent of bagpipe
music, and his services are much sought after
as judge in bagpipe competitions. Since its
institution he has been identified with that
popular body, the Govan Pipe Band, and its
success is largely due to his untiring interest
in its behalf. His recent work, “Cycle, Camp
and Camera in the Highlands,” met with a
most flattering reception from the Press, and
a large and ready sale from the public.
A genial and attractive manner, an unfail¬
ing courtesy, and a record of enthusiastic and
practical work “air son tir agus teanga" ensures
for him the respect of the Sassenach, and the
love and approbation of his fellow Highlanders.
TECHNICAL TERMS CONNECTED
WITH WOMEN’S WORK.
Spinning.
Sniomhachas, the employment of spinning;
anything spun.
Sniomhaiche, a spinner ; ban-shnibmhaiche, a
spinstress.
Cuigeal, a distaff, rock ; Maide-sniomh, idem.
Sorchan-cuigeil, stand of a distaff.
Cuigealaich, v. work with a distaff.
Fearsaid, a spindle ; Cinneag, idem.
Dealgan, idem ; a small spindle.
Spinning-Wheel.
Cuibhle-shniomha, a spinning-wheel.
Cuibhle-shniomhaich, cuibhle-shniomhaidh,
idem. Often simply cuibhle, written vari¬
ously cuibhill, cuidheall, etc.
Com, base or stock of a spinning-wheel.
Stoc, idem ; Maide-buinn, idem.
Cas, foot, support of the stock.