. 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.]. at the service were Lady Maclean, Mrs. Hector F. Mac-lean, Mrs. Cordy Simpson (daughter), Lieutenant Charles , Lady Llangattock, Lady Hood, and others. When the service had ended, the pipers marched to the topof the castles keep in readiness for the hoisting of the flag ofthe Chief. As the banner, wit
. 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.]. at the service were Lady Maclean, Mrs. Hector F. Mac-lean, Mrs. Cordy Simpson (daughter), Lieutenant Charles , Lady Llangattock, Lady Hood, and others. When the service had ended, the pipers marched to the topof the castles keep in readiness for the hoisting of the flag ofthe Chief. As the banner, with its representation of the Chiefsarmorial bearings, was being shaken out, Sir Fitzroy said—Alltrue Highlanders love glory, the ancient glory especially, andare glad to serve under the flag that is likely to lead them toglory. It is 221 years since the Maclean banner has been overthis ancient castle, and I am now in the presence of you allabout to unfurl that banner, and I know perfectly well that thehonor of that flag and the honor of our clan will be ever safe inyour hands. The Chief now unfolded the banner and unloosened theropes, and then began to draw upward the flag, emblazoned withhis coat of arms, and as it crept up the flag staff every eye was 72 Gathering of The > Gathering of The Clan. 73 fastened upon it, and rolling cheer after cheer continued until itreached the summit, where its folds were gently ruffled by thebreeze. At that moment the sun burst away from a cloud, andpoured its refulgent rays upon the scene. What a picture fora master hand ! No wonder every one was at high tension. Atthat auspicious moment. William MacLean played The ChiefsSalute, and followed it by The Clan March, both being an-cient piobaireachds, composed by the Rankins, who at that timewere the Clan Pipers. When that flag rapidly crept up the height to the summit ofthe staff, there was one pair of eyes riveted upon it, nor did itcease to gaze until the flag rested securely. No on
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