. Renaissance of the clan Maclean. Comprising also a history of Dubhaird Caisteal and the Great Gathering on August 24, 1912. Together with an appendix, containing letters of Gen'l Allan Maclean, narrative of an American party, a MacLean bibliography. [With plates, including portraits.]. our fathers,—like our fathers, too, to fall. Chorus. So we gather, gather, gather,Like the sons of loyal men,We rally round the bannerOf old Duarts house again. LAUCHLAN MACLEAN WATT. On account of topographical, shipping and other reasons,the choice of a rendezvous would naturally fall upon Oban. It isnoted f
. Renaissance of the clan Maclean. Comprising also a history of Dubhaird Caisteal and the Great Gathering on August 24, 1912. Together with an appendix, containing letters of Gen'l Allan Maclean, narrative of an American party, a MacLean bibliography. [With plates, including portraits.]. our fathers,—like our fathers, too, to fall. Chorus. So we gather, gather, gather,Like the sons of loyal men,We rally round the bannerOf old Duarts house again. LAUCHLAN MACLEAN WATT. On account of topographical, shipping and other reasons,the choice of a rendezvous would naturally fall upon Oban. It isnoted for its romantic situation, and resort. Early in the week many of the clansmen had repaired to theplace of meeting, and by Friday evening Oban was taxed to itsutmost capacity, even the doors of private houses being thrownopen. But the majority of the visitors were summer boardershaving come from the Lowlands and South Britain. On Fridayevening many men could be seen in full Highland garb, wearingthe dress tartan of the MacLeans. The majority of this num-ber was of the leading clansmen. In the evening a concert was given by the local HighlandSociety, which lasted from 7:30 to 11 oclock. The singingwas interspersed with Highland dancing. Many of the songs 60 Gathering of The Rev. Lachlan Maclean Watt. Gathering of The Clan. 61 were rendered in Gaelic. Miss Jessie N. MacLachlan, the notedHighland singer, favored the audience with several songs. Shewas received by the vast audience with great enthusiasm. TheMacLean of Pennycross presided, with dignity and tact. Theconcert was a fine prelude to the gathering on the morrow. Saturday, August 24, 1912, was an ideal day on the isle ofMull and the adjacent vicinity. The weather was clear andpleasant. Although there were clouds flitting through theheavens thev gave no indications of rain. The people in Obanwere about earlier than usual, and by eight oclock many mighthave been seen wending their way to the landing. It had beenarran
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