The Black Watch Memorial Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCB DECC BBBB FFCC BBBB GGBB HHGG BBBB BBGG BBBB BBIC BBBB BBGG BBBB BBEE CCBB EBJJ BBKK LCEM| Ye Sons of Mars it gives me great content | A |
| To think there has been erected a handsome monument | B |
| In memory of the Black Watch which is magnificent to see | C |
| Where they first were embodied at Aberfeldy | B |
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| And as a Highland regiment they are worthy of what has been done for them | D |
| Because a more courageous regiment we cannot find of men | E |
| Who have bravely fought and bled in defence of their country | C |
| Especially in the Ruusian War and Soudan War they made their enemies flee | C |
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| The monument I hope will stand secure for many a long day | B |
| And may the people of Aberfeldy always feel gay | B |
| As they gaze upon the beautiful Black Watch monument | B |
| I hope they will think of the brave soldiers and feel content | B |
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| 'Twas in the year of and on Saturday the th of November | F |
| Which the people of Aberfeldy and elsewhere will remember | F |
| Who came all the way from Edinburgh Glasgow Perth and Dundee | C |
| Besides the Pitlochry Volunteers headed the procession right manfully | C |
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| And the Perthshire Rifies joined the procession with their pipe band | B |
| Then followed a detachment of the nd Righlanders so grand | B |
| Under the command of Lieutenant McCleod | B |
| Whose duty if was to represent the regiment of which he felt proud | B |
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| The pipe band of the Glasgow Highlanders also were there | G |
| And Taymouth Brass Band which discoursed sweet music I do declare | G |
| Also military officers and the magistrates of Aberfeldy | B |
| While in the rear came the members of Committee | B |
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| There were also Freemasons Foresters all in a row | H |
| And wearing their distinctive regalias which made a great show | H |
| And the processionists were formed into three sides of a square | G |
| Around the monument while the music of the bands did rend the air | G |
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| The noble Marquis of Breadalbane arrived on the ground at | B |
| Escorted by a guard of honour and his pipe band | B |
| Then the bands struck up and the pipes were set a bumming | B |
| And all with one accord played up the Campbell's are Coming | B |
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| Then his Lordship ascended a platform on the north side of the monument | B |
| And the bands played cheerfully till their breath was almost spent | B |
| Then his Lordship received three ringing cheers from the people there | G |
| Then he requested the Rev John McLean to open the proceedings with prayer | G |
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| And after the prayer Major Menzies stepped forward | B |
| And said Ladies and gentlemen for the Black Watch I have great regard | B |
| And the duty I have to perform gives me great content | B |
| And that is to ask the noble Marquis to unveil this monument | B |
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| Then he handed the noble Marquis a Lochaber axe to unveil the Monument | B |
| And the Marquis said Sir to your request I most willingly consent | B |
| Then he unveiled the monument in memory of the gallant Forty twa | I |
| While the bands played up the Highland Laddie as loud as they could blaw | C |
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| And when the bands ceased playing the noble Marquis said | B |
| This monument I declare is very elegantly made | B |
| And its bold style is quite in keeping with the country I find | B |
| And the Committee were fortunate in obtaining so able a designer as Mr Rhind | B |
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| Then turning to the Chief Magistrate of Aberfeldy | B |
| He said Sir I have been requested by the Committee | B |
| To give you the deed conveying the monument to your care | G |
| With the feu charter of the ground therefore sir I'd have you beware | G |
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| Then the Chief Magistrate Forbes to Lord Breadalbane said | B |
| My noble Lord I accept the charge and you needn't be afraid | B |
| Really it gives me much pleasure in accepting as I now do from thee | B |
| This Memorial along with the deeds on behalf of Aberfeldy | B |
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| Then Major Menzies proposed three cheers for the burgh of Aberfeldy | B |
| And three cheers were given right heartily | B |
| Then the Taymouth Band played God Save the ueen | E |
| Then the processionists marched to the New Public School happy and serene | E |
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| Then there was a banquet held in the school | C |
| At which three hundred sat down and ate till they were full | C |
| And Lord Breadalbane presided and had on his right | B |
| Magistrates Colonels end Provosfs a most beautiful sight | B |
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| And the toast of The Queen Prince and Princess of Wales were given | E |
| Wishing them prosperity while they are living | B |
| Then the noble Chairman proposed The Army Navy and Volunteers | J |
| Which was loudly responded to with three loud cheers | J |
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| Then Colonel Smith of the Highland Volunteers from Bonnie Dundee | B |
| Replied for the Volunteers right manfully | B |
| Then the noble Chairman said The toast I have now to propose | K |
| Is long life and prosperity to the Royal Highlanders in spite of their foes | K |
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| Then the toast was drnnk with Highland honours and hearts | L |
| While Pipe Major McDougall played The nd March at Waterloo | C |
| So ended the proceedings in honour of the Black Watch the bravest of men | E |
| And the company with one accord sung the National Anthem | M |
William Topaz Mcgonagall
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