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GOLD WATCHES. •I M M < M ■i p-' - n ' Mitft pgg Jllinitt Md ^MMwI^MStS i8!% SILl^K AND NICKMC itrATQKBS. '*^„asr^'t?^ftfc u M f GOLD 9BT8. HIAMONDS. ;S GOt0 CHAINS. ff^^n^^^^v ">H|^b SVvWv ■^HQVt i^H^ni jHmS* VIQ^ GOLD m»»^ --^^n^^'.- ^*^^^B^V ^^^ V^ ^^^ ^P^** jeCHil LOCKSTS AND CHARIIS. GOWSKACSLBTa M> BUTTON& *.■•■■ - ROLLED GOLD JBWBIXBRY. i«oujK^^ik'i^.^g: SItVBR JBWELLBmr. ifi»i ,^^9t"i^ till mlha»A m-m^ ' CO. bin. BRY. •,m : A Re-Visit to the Emerald Isle. CHAPTER I. ** Far wiestward lies an isle of ancient fame, By nature blesBe(}, and Ireland is her name ; Enrolled in books, exhaustless in her store Of vein silver, and of golden ore ; Her fruitful soil forever teems with wealth, i With genial waters, and her air with health. Her verdant fields with ' milk and honey flow,' Her woolly fleeces vie with viisin snow; Her waving furrows fluat with oearded com, And arms and arts her envious sons adorn. No savage bear with lawless fury roves. No roaring lion through her peaceful groves ; No poison here infecti, no scaly snakes Creep through her grass, nor toad among her lakes. An island worthy of its pious race. In war triumphant, and unmatched in peace." * After spending many years in Canada, the writer had a great desire to re-visit "the old sod" and the scenes of his childhood. At length the time arrived when that wish was to be gratified. In the spring of 1876, several members of his family, consisting of two brothers, a brother-in-law, a nephew and a cousin, made arrangements for a tour of Europe, includ- ing the British Isles. The writer joined the party, and was another "spoke in the wheel." We embarked on one of 'the Allan steamers at Quebec, and had a pleasant passage of ten days. I will not detain the reader with the description of a sea voyage, which has been so often and well described, further than to say that our fellow- passengers were cosmopolitan, with whom we soon became familiar, and spent most of our time in the smoking-room, hear- ing and telling yams, also in the spacious saloon, especially at the dinner table, where many of the guests indulged in some- thing stronger than vxiter, but not all, as we had several total 'iibstainers, who joined the writer in the frequent discussions we itad on the temperance question — our party flattering them- selves that they always had the best of the argument. We had been nine days sailing, and expected to see land very loon. On the morning of the tenth day we were awakened by Ihe sound of the steward's bell and his peculiar English accent, ^all; ig out * '.' 's poem is supposed to have been written over a thousand years ago, when itaand was otuled " The Island of Saint«." ■J ti ")j "Hirbland! Hireland! in View!" We made a hasty toilet and rushed on deck, where wu were soon joined by others with telescopes and opera glasses, gazing at a little speck in the dim distance. Just then w^were amused at an enthusiastic countryman of ours who, on getting his first view of " the dear little isle of the ocean," threw up his cap, crowed like a rooster, and, in a manly and musical voice, sang the following patriotic lines : " If England yrere my place of birth, I'd lovt her tranquil shore, If bonny Scotland were my home, her mountains I'a adore ; For pleasant days in both I've spent, I ne'er a^in shall roam, Then steer my barque to Erin's Isle, for Erin is my home. Chorus — ' ' Then steer my barq ue, " etc. The enthusiasm was infectious, as all the Irish passengers joined in the refrain. After breakfast, a number of the saloon passengers sat on deck looking toward the little island in the distance, which appeared to be increasing in size as we approached it. The conversation was, Ireland and its eventful history. How the amalgamation, or fusion, of the Celt, Dane, Saxon, Norman, Scot, Hanoverian, Huguenot, Palatine and others, had produced a type of manhood, possessing many of the traits of the races from which they had descended, especially the Danes, in their roving tendency, as Irishmen are to be found in evert PART OF THE GLOBE — governors, statesmen, warriors, and in the learned professions, in which they excel ; also among the hardy sons of toil, clearing forests, digging canals and on railroads, building gaols and often occupying thean, through indiscretion in overheating the Celtic blood with strong drink, the curse OF EVERY COUNTRY, as well as of Ireland. We were now coming close to land, and were met by a flock of sea gulls, who gave us a cheer of Irish welcome. From the deck of our vessel we had a view of the white spray dashing against the rock-bound coast, also the mountain peaks looming up in the distance; then came the panoramic scene of old castles, whte cottages, green fields, hawthorn hedges and " daisy-clad hills." Our reverie was interrupted by the boom of a cannon from each side of the vessel, announcing our arrival in Lough Foyle, County Derry. Here we separated from our party, as the writer had some business to transact in England, afterwards we were to join , some of our friends in Ireland. ■gm;^^i. ■-Vf I 3 • ; ','4 CHAPTER II. ENGLAND. ** There's a land that bears a well-known name, Thouffh it is but a little spot ; We saV tis the first on the scroll of fame, * ' Ana who shall say it is not ? Of the deathless ones that shine and live In arms, in arts and song, The brightest the whole wide world can give. To that little land belong. ' Afier passing the Channel Islands, and Vhile approachin(|r " the white cliffs of Old Albion," we stood upon the deck of our steamer and had our first view of "The Land op the Brave and the Free." We have already spoken of Ireland and some of the grand men she has given to the world, but we must not be 'discrimi- natory in our remarks, as England and Scotland have added their quota of similar characters, making a grand total or galaxy cf "b* ; le is le rs ir le in r- «8tiiig MMoUtiona. Our next visit wm to EnniakiUen tml its •QRoimdings, ineluding Ely Lodm, Florence Oo^ OMtle Cool, Neeam Castle, and many other plaees of interest aronnd Loiwh Erne and its beautiful islands. Monaghan, Our Native Town, was our next stopping place. Here we made a good Uong stay, visiting scenes of our boyhood, including the extensive and picturesque Rossmore Park, also the fine old castles of Castle Shane, Besmount, Qlasslough, Caledon, Raconnell, Cornacassa, etc. We attended divine service in the old parish church and Mothodi6t preaching house. During our visit A public dinner WAS TENDERED TO THE WRITER, as an acknowledgment of kind attention (as they termed it) shown to our townsmen on their arrival in Canada. In the absence of Lord Rossmore, Colonel Lloyd prenided over the banquet, which was attended by all the leading merchants and professional men of the town. We also had the honor of lunching with the Lady Dowager of Rossmore Castle. We propose to leave here to-morrow for Dublin, and will write you fi^om there." ♦ I was now anxious to join the party, and hurried up matters, especially as I had some more business to transact in London before recrossing the channel. But I must not omit to mention a very interesting visit and fashionable dinner party I attended while in Birmingham. On a Saturday afternoon, Mr. 0., our agent, who was a* thorough business man, a manufacturer, a magistrate and A Christian Qentleman, * invited the writer to spend Sunday with him at his beautiful ivy-covered mansion, some eight miles from the city. Here we were introduced to his highly cultured family, together with the rector and curate of the parish, and many other distinguished gnests. The dinner was a fashionable one, and here my temperance principles were put to the test when the champagne and other liquors were placed before me. To "the pleasure of wine "I begged to be excused, but would join "in Adam's ale." At this juncture the young curate addressed me as follows : " Are you a total abstainer Mr. M. ? " " Yes, sir." " I am very glaa to find t am not a' me at Mr. G.'s table," said he. ^' I am equally pleased to find a irother teetotaler," said the writer. ., The dinner lasted about three hours, during which time we had to answer many questions about Canada, which we pictured in the highest colora After we had spent some time with the ladies in the drawing- room, the guests (except the writer) withdrew ; then a bell pull was touched, and the servants, consisting of about seven, came ■^1 ,V>^ 6 marehing into the dininff room and oooapied one part of the chamber, the family on the other side. Then Mr. 0., lilce one of the patriarchs of old, with his white flowing locks and beard, bohducted family worship in a most earnest and reverent manner. At the dose of the service the servants retired in the same order in which they entered ; then came the parting scene for the njght, parents and children embracing each other in the most affectionate manner, with "Good night, my love, Qod bless you," etc. The following day, being Sunday, was spent as the Sabbath day should be kept — not a word on business was spoken. Church in, the forenoon, then a cold dinner (as servants were not required to work, but to attend divine service). Our prin- cipal topic was missions and Sabbath-schools. We sauntered through lawn and woodland, listening to the songsters of the grove while they warbled forth their notes of praise to the Great Creator. We shall never forget that delightful visit, which revealed to us that true piety is not confined to any particular denomina- tion, nor to the humble walk.s of l^fe, but has an extra lustre when found among cultured and refined sdbiety. The only thing we did not admire in Mr. G.'s delightful home was the prevailing custom of the English gentry, namely, the wine cup, which, we are happy to know, is being discarded, especially by professing Christians. ^ CHAPTER IV. • LONDON. Before leaving Birmingham we were agreeably siirprised by the arrival of our brother-in-law A. W. and our other relative G. W., who had separated from the party for a time that they might have a long vidit in London. In a little time the tourists were rolling along at the rate of fifty miles an hour. As we approached the greatest city in the world we iasked our brother-in-law, who had lived in London, a few question^ about the place : " What's the size of it ? " " About 120 square miles." " Population ? " " Five millions ; " more inhabitants than all of Canada, with its area of more than three and one- half millions of square miles. With this thought in mind, and a cariosity to see the great metropolis, we whirled in€o Eiistoh station; from thence we proceeded to our hotel in Cheapside. After the evening meal we sauntered out for a stroll to see a part of the city by gas-light. Our walk was along Cheapside to St. Paul's Square, and here we had our first view of < /v » J ,7.. St Paul's Cathedral by Moonlight Its great size, magnificeiit* columns, and lofty dome fully came up to our expectation. From here we descended towards the Thames, and soon found ourselves on the famous London Bridge, one of the greatest thoroughfares in the city. As we stood on the centre of this historic spot and looked towards Westminster, the ' various bridges were outlined with gas lamps ; also the Thames Em- bankment, together with the Houses of Parliament, with the grand Victoria and Clock towers loomidg up in the distance. Then turning around, we had a view of the grim old Towec, with its massive turrets and " Traitors' Gate." In the distance were the famous London docks, with their woods of shipping, while the river below us was alive with the small steamers, row -boats, barges, etc., hurrying to and fro. This, together with crowds of pedestrians and vehicles, passing and repassing, gave us some idea of the lively and bustling city we were in. How many interesting associations, thought we, are connected with London Bridge, made famous by Dickens and others ; and here we recalled to mind an amusing incident that happened on the bridge. An old Irishman who made his living by hadling for pennies, had laid down his fiddle on the parapet for a few minutes, a sudden gust of wind blew it over, and it was gone. The poor old fellow was telling a pitiful tale of his poverty and loss, when a Quaker came along, and listened. At length he said, " Well, friend, I pity thy case." " Oh, sir, I don't care a RAP FOR THE CASE IF I HAD THE FIDDLE," said the witty old genius. A general laugh followed, and the Quaker was so amused that he gave the old wit the price of a new instrument. Our next visit was to the Strand, and up Ludgate Hill; here we were attracted by a great display of gas over a build- ing. The jets spelled the words " Gaiety Theatre," and along- side of it a smaller building had a similar display of jets, spell- ing the word " Gaiety." This was a drinking saloon gorgeously fitted up, having several of the London " pretty barmaids," whose habiliments were flimsy, gaudy and immodest. They were engaged by their wily masters as "decoy ducks," to attract the soft youths, as we noticed a number of dudes stand- ing at the counter, and being served with liquor and cigars. There are 50,000 maltsters and 70,000 barmaids in England, and perhaps double that number in the United States and Canada, breaking the Sabbath day in the manufacture and sale of this unnecessary drink. By indulging in your " glass of beer," you " cause a brother (or a sister) to pflend. " Think of this, and "ABSTAIN from all appearance of evil." Our hotel was *' with- in the sound of Bow-bells," as we ever and anon heard their peculiar sound, reminding us of "Whittington and his cat." "Turn again, Whittington, thrice Lord Mayor of London!" We had letters of introduction to Mr. and Mrs. R. (marriage '. i->»'-t»i ift.JsiKi'k'J.iJttj.i iSiS'Msai^i-^,'. .,*yte8Ku«t*u:A* Ju*.. r S.*.' %(l. r- 1 1' ?|iP!9'-'',-*^iVii!w?^™i^^ 8 oonneetioDB), who invited us to their hospitable home, where we frequently yisited during our stay. As they lived at some distance, we often took the undergiound railroad, but pre- ferred the top of a 'bus, where we had a full view of the crowded streets, especially at night with their i^lare of gas lamps. But the most attractive and best lighted bmldings were . The Gin Palaces. Here we noticed a constant st!iream of common-looking men and women passing in and ou^.. The interior of those "drink- ing hells " are gorgeously fitted up with flashy decorations, Consisting of sporting pictures, painted casks, bright pewter measures, drinking glasses and decanters reflected in gilt- framed mirrors, paid musicians discoursing lively airs, and the pretty barmaids, with painted blushes, busy handing out small decoctions of poisonous drinks to a row of bloated-faced bibulists, who were leaning on marble top counters awaiting their turn to be served. Here Satan as an angel of light holds high car- nival, through his agents who traffic in human misery. Such was our observation of a London gin palace. London has been so often and so well described, that it is unnecessary to enter mto details of the thousand and one things that are to be seen in that vast metropolis. Suffice it to say, that we visited nearly all the principal places of inte^'est, includ- ing St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the Albert Hall and Memorial, South Ken- sington and the British Museums, the Bank of England, Tra- falgar Square, the National Gallery, the Crystal Palace, etc. But the most interesting place to the writer was Old Citt Road Chapel, the cradle of Methodism. On the wall, in a crescent behind the pulpit, were the cenotaphs of John Wesley, Charles Wesley, John Fletcher, Richard Watson, Adam Clarke, Joseph Benson, Jabez Bunting and others. We lingered some time reading and pondering over the epitaphs of those once eminent men, who are now in the realms of everlasting joy, and thought of their " works that follow them " in all jcivilized countries, and howmuch our own fair Canada owes to Methodism, in connection with other Christian denominations who revere the name of Wesley. Time and space forbid us entering into further details, and here we finish our sketch by quoting, for the amusement of our young friendo, the following amasing Lines on London. ''Houses, churches mixed together, 'Busses crammed full every weather ; Prisons, palaces contiguous, Sinners sad, and saints religious ; Qaudy things enough to tempt you, > . -t I i n.*:r\ 9 » r Outdde showy, iiudde empty ; Baubles, beaats, meohanioa, arte, Ooaohea, wheelbarrows and carts; Lawvers, poets, priests, l>hysicians. Nobles simple, all conditions. Worth beneath a threadbare cover, Yilliany unmasked, all over ; Women black, fair, red and gray. Women that can play and pray ; Winsome, ugly, witty still. Some that will not, some that will. Many a man without a shilling, Many a member not unwilling ; Many a bargain, if you strike it, This is London I how do you like it f " •4 ; < i CHAPTER V. ' . LETTERS FROM CANADA AND IRELAND. The writer was now tired of sight-seeing, and longed for a little rest, which he enjdyed alone, as his fellow-tonrists had left London, G. W. going to Paris, and A. W. to the west of EIngland ; we had, however, arranged to meet in " the Emerald Isle." • After perusing my Canada letters, we proceeded to read a long epistle from our brother G., who, through a pressing business, could not come with us, but followed some weeks afterwards. After speaking of a quick and pleasant passage from New York, he continues, " On the eighth day we sighted Oipe Clear, then with peculiar feelings the lines of Sir Walter Scott came to mind : " ' Breathes there a man with soul so dead, ^ Who never to himself hath said This is my own, ihy native land ! ' "The same afternoon we landed in Queenstown harbor. From the deck of our vessel we had an extensive view of this picturesque town, built upon an inclined plane and terraced down to the water's edge. • This place was formerly called 'The Cove of Cdrk,' but had its name changed to Queenstown in honor of Her Majesty's visit to Ireland, and landing here. " We were now about twelve miles from the city of Cork, and re-embarked on one of the pleasure steamers which ply on the Lee, supposed to.be one of the prettiest rivers in the world, with its many windings, slopipg lawns, handsome villas, old castles, etc. After passing the nice little towns of Glanmire, M^nctown and Black Rock, we had our first view of the tall ■'i- ], -s >• « ' .■-,fr. in^ the date of the fifteenth century, long the residence of the prmcely race of the McCarthys, Lords of Muskerry and Earls of Cloncarty. Bat the chief attraction here is 'The Blarney Stone,** which is clasped by two iron bars to a projecting but- tress of the castle widls, so thatihe kissing feat has to be per- formed by letting a person down headforemost and holding on to bis heels — a rather dangerous operation. The author of the ' Shandon Bells ' composed the following lines on the celebrated stone, one verse of which we reproduce : " 'A stone is there whoeTdrkissesf Oh, he hever misses to grow eloquent ; ' Sure he may clamber in a lady's chamber, Or become a mimber of the parliment. A clever spouter he will turn out, or ' * An out and outer — ^just let him alone. Don't hope to hinder him or to bewilder him, For he has ' kissed the Blarney ;^ne . " I will spend a few days here, and then proceed to Eillarney: from thence to Nenagh, where I have some business to transact; then to Dublin, where you will find me at the Gresham Hotel. , Yours, etc., G." Letter from Our Brother J. " After s'pending a pleasant time in our native town, we visited Dublin, Cork, Waterford and the famous • - Lakes of Killarney. "At the latter place we spent two days, visiting the lakes and thp romantic scenery aroupd, travelling about thirty miles by various modes of conveyance, such as boats, carriages, and on the bac^s of lazy ponies, amused with a witty guide and the ^hoes of gun firing and bugle sounding. But as the lakes have been so often described, we will not enter into particulars, except one incident, that will amuse some of our Canadian friends. I 1 ' 12 " As we were parsing the (Sap of Dunloe, on pony-baek, with oar feet almost toaching the ground, I related an anecdote to the group of tourists who were aooompanyi^ us, saying this ' ride reminds me of the Rev. Lachlan Taylor, I).D.,of Canada^ who, when visiting the Holy Land, in company with the Hon. Mr. Ferrier, of Montreal, were riding on ponies like ours, when Dr. Taylor's long legs touched the ground. At a certain down grade, the pony made a sudden start and ran from under the Doctor, leaving him high and dry on the hill, shouting lifter it, ' Stop, you daft beast I ' This story caused a laugh, and just as we " The Doctor, who knew all our Toronto party, rushed over to greet us, and we had a joyful meeting. " Our next visit was to Nenagh, our father's native town, where we made a long and delightfuP visit at the hospitable mansion of C. 0. Foley, Esq., who, with his amiable and cultured family, entertained us in & princely style. ' "While there we made a pilgrimage to the shrine of ' the Pala- tines,' a sketch of whose history you gave in your 'Sainty Smith.' As we picnicked under some spreading oaks at Balan- gar, the native place of Philip Embury and Barbara Heck, we rehearsed their antecedents, and were proud of our descent from such a good old Qerman stock. , "After leaving here we will visit bonny Scotland, England and Wales ; and then cross the Channel to Brussels, Paris and the continental cities on the Rhine. Yours, etc., J." r- ' CHAPTER VL "COME BACK TO ERIN." I NOW bade adieu to London and crossed over to. Ireland, Iknding at Belfast, where I sailed from when a boy. Belfast is •one of the finest towns in Ireland, and so much improved that I scarcely recognized it again, especially in the principal streets and the docks. One day, while passing the quay, I noticed a neat little octagon building with a sign-board over it, " T4ie ' Irish Temperance League, a Cup of Coffee a Penny." " Well done, Belfast !" said the writer, as he stepped into the little building, which was neatly fitted up as a coffee-house. Behind the counter we noticed a young man and a pretty, rosy-cheeked * little woman serving out coffee and cake to some sailors and dock hands. How much better, we thought, this than beer or whiskey for working-men. In turn, we saippled the invigorat- ing beverage, and complimented the purveyors by praising the .1 r- • 1 13 good coffee and neat appearance of the place. The little woman felt flattered and blusned. As I withdrew, I overheard her say to her husband (in a big whisper), " Isn't that the eZoc^il looHn' manV* Londonderry. My next visit was to the far-famed " Maiden City." To this place we took a circuitous route, passing round the north shore, where we had a delightful view of "old ocean " dashing its white-crested waves against the rock-bound coast. The scenery in this part of Ireland, especially the Giant's Causeway, is grand. •As the conductor called otit " Londonderry," what a thrill of emotion It sent to our minds. Can this be the far-famed maiden city which withstood an unparalelled siege? Yes, Londonderry in the north, and Limerick in the south, bravely contended for what Ireland now fully enjoys, " freedom to wor- ship God." • Whilst we wejre meditating on these things our train stopped, and the wiriter was besieged by hotel porters and runners. We looked round for a representative of a temperance house, but foiled to discover one. At length a person solicited our baggage, who wore a high hat with a gilt band, on which was inscribed, . , Canada House. Our Canadian patriotism was touched, and we said, "Yes, here is my trunk, I will go with you." In reply to our question if any of those omnibusses were his, his answer was, " No, sir, I didn't bring one down with me, but if you'll walk over the long bridge, I will keep my eye on you." As I sauntered towards the city I had a grand view oi the old- walls, which were surmounted with cannons poking their muzzles in various directions, also of the gates that were closed by the " Appren- tice Boys," and various other objects of interest, which brought up many associations. At length my reverie was disturbed by the^ound of wheels rattling over the bridge. I looked back, when lo ! and behold ! what did I see? "Tell it not in Gath," — ^a donkey drawing a little cart with one trunk on it, and a man standing upright with the g<^f.j.^..»j.j.^,.^ ■ ^ ".'• '-t i i ..A 19 by a number of men, one of whom wm in a kneeling poeition while at work. The spokesman of the party, a^ foppishly lay,™ >aght as ' J>'~» wi^«w» tma J\r\» v.w v» J"* *""* J , *V a WUVkO JT OU CI De, too." " Enough," said the party, laughing at their crestfallen companion, "come away." Passing down Sackville Street, we stopped at Carlisle Bridge, and from that great thoroughfare we had an extended view of the Liffey, shipping and The Custom House, one of the finest buildings in the city, with its lofty dome and allegorical figures, representing Britannia and Hibemia in a marine shell, a group of merchantmen approaching, and Nep- tune driving away Famine and Despair; also the figures of Africa, Asia, Europe and America, together with Navigation, Wealth, Commerce and Industry, and a figure of Hope, sixteen feet hieh, crowning the whole. The building cost half a mil- lion dollars, and took ten]years to build it. The Bank of Ireland, or Old Parliament House was our next stopping-place. A large stone building with columns surmounted with the figures of Hibemia, Commerce, Fortitude, Liberty and Justice. This old building, which has an extraordinary history, is now converted into the National Bank ; but still a great part of it remains unaltered, for instance the House of Lords, with its throne, tapestry and furniture is to be seen, as in days of yore. While visiting this chamber and House of Commons, how many associations they brought up, especially of The Members of the Irish Parliament. Yes, how often these old walls have echoed to the burning eloquence of Grattan,CurraD, Flood, Fitzgibbon,Pon8onby, Moly- neux, De Blaquere, Yelverton, St Boyle, Roche, Heley, Hutch- inson, Scott, Connolly, Bowes,' Daly, Sir John Parnell.Fitzpatrick, Ogle, and others, many of whom shone as luminaries in the United Parliament at Westminster in after years. Trinity College is situated directly opposite the Bank. This grand old struc- ture dates back to A.D. 1311, and passed through many vicissi- tudes under different sovereigns. It is built of Portland stone and in the Corinthian style. The library is 270 feet in length, and contains over 200,000 volumes, besides many valuable manuscripts. The i^artments are well worthy of a visit, especially the dining-hall, which has life-size pictures of its early students, such as Grattan, Lord Avonmore, Chief Justice Downs, Hussey fO I Baivh, Henry Flood, Lo*tl Kilwarden, and Frederick, Prinee of WftMe, the father of George III. In front of the College are bronie statnee of Qoldemith and Edmnnd Bnrke. Stepbin's Qrxbn. After leaving old Trinity we drove to Stephen's Qreen, a ver^ large square laid out in grass plots. The houses surrounding it are the finest in the city, amongst which are the Royal College of Surgeons, the Museum, the Palace of the Archbishop of Dublin, the Irish Industrial Museum, St. Vincent's Hospital, and last, but not least, the Stephen's Qreen Methodist Chapel. Within the square, which is surrounded by a beautiful iron fence, are the statues of Qeorge II., the Earl of Eglinton. and other& ' St. Patbick's Cathedral. This beautiful cathedral is one of the handsomest buildings in the United Kingdom, lately rebuilt and restored by a brewer, who was knighted by the Queen for this pious act. The site on which it stands is said to be the very spot on which St. Patrick baptized his converts. Like Westminster Abbey, it contains many monuments of national statesmen, warriors, poets, divines and armorial bearings of the Knights of St. Patrick. We attended divine service here in the morning, and at the Stephen's Qreen Methodist Church in the evening. Our next visit was to Christ Church Cathedral, also a magnificent structure and a place of great antiquity. It was here the Litany was first read in Ireland. St. Patrick's having been restored by a brewer, stimulated a rich distiller to perform another ptous act in rebuilding and beau- tifying this cathedral. Let us hope that the motives of these manufacturers of intoxicating drinks were more than to appease the Almighty for destroying His good grain, the destruction of which was almost the direct cauee of the poverty, disease and crime in the community, and especially in the immediate neigh- borhood of these churches. Had they built tenement houses for the poor, like the noted Peabody, and employed a city mis- sionary, it would have been an act of restitution and much better than building aristocratic churches, where those poor people never enter. Ph(enix Park. Our next drive was to this beautiful and extensive park, consisting of about 1,700 acres, nicely varied with grass plots, shrubbery and tall trees, under which tame deer frolicked and might be caressed by visitors. The first prominent object which attracted our notice on entering the park was *• I --' '■■ t ift ( '-i ^ ' i. ti f HI WlLLlNGTON TESTIMONIAL, «r«cted in 1817, by his fellow townsmen of Dublin, to iMiifj their great esteem for him as a military commander The cost of it was $100,000. The form of it is a quadrangular truncated obelisk. On the front is a likeness of the hero being orowbJd with laurels, and on the sides are inscribed all the battles of the " Iron Duke." There are many other places of interest and beauty, such as the Viceregal Lodge, the Zoological Qarderu, fish ponds, etc, which we have oot space to describe. On returning from the park we had a full view of The Four Courts, so termed from the courts of Queen's Bench, Chancery, Ex- chequer and Common Picas being situated within one building, forming a magnificent pile. A handsome Corinthian portico of six columns occupies the centre, and over it rises a finely pro- portioned pediment, bearing on its upper angle a colossal statue of Moses. Kingstown. There are many other places of interest in the capital which we must omit describing m full, such as the Militaiy Hospital, Constabulary Barracks, City Hall or Royal Exchange, Inter- national Exhibition, the Rotunda, l^ational Gallery, Blue-coat School, the Royal Hospital, Botanic Gardens, etc, etc Having traversed the city, we then turned our attention to the beautiful surroundings, commencing with Kingstown, a pleasant suburban retreat for the Dublin citizens and tourists. Here they have excellent salt-water bathing, boating, fishing, etc The numerous villa residences are picturesque and beautiful. A RoTAL Visit and an Irish Welcome. When George IV. proposed to visit Dublin the inhabitants expected he would come direct to the city, where very great preparations were made to give him a right royal reception, instead of which he landed (incog.) at Kingstown, then a small fishing village called Dunleary, at the mouth of the Lifiey, about seven miles from Dublin. The first welcome he got was from an old fisherman, who suspected it was the King from the appear- ance of the squadron and royal yacht. Curiosity prompted the old native to come down to the beach, and just when the king landed, Paddy held out his hand to him, saying, " Cead Mille Failthia, Yorche," • Which in English means " A thousand times welcome, George." The King was so much pleased with the old man's hearty wel- come,, that he adopted we genuine Irish words as a motto f os 7^ 22 his carriages, plate, etc. : henoe the oridn of " Cead MiUe Fail- tilta," which has gone the roands of all the English-speaking world. On the very spot where the king landed we saw the monument, with a crown sarmounting it, which was placed there to commemorate the landing of royalty. The name of Danleary was then changed to Kingstown. CHAPTER IX. DALKEY AND KILLINEY HILL. Close to Kingstown, and at the top of the sloping land, w& amved at Eilliney Hill, from which place we had a magnificent view of Dublin Bay, second only to the Bay of Naples, which was partially covered with every description of sail, from the pleasure yacht, with its white sails bending in the breeze, ta the great man-o'-war, with the Union Jack proudly floating at the mizen top. Brat. The next place of interest was Bray, another fashionable watering place ; population, 4,000 ; twelve miles from Dublin. Tourists from all parts of Britain and other countries visit here, on account of its sea-bathing, and its proximity to th& beautiful and romantic scenery of ttie County Wicklow. Here we were surrounded by a crowd of jaunting car drivers^ who, in a rich Wicklow brogue, accosted us in language like the following : " Do you want to go to de Dargle, yer honor, or to Powerscourt, or de Waterfall, or de Glen of de Downs, or to Delgany, or de Divil's Glen, or de Scalp, or de Seven Churches,^ or to de Vale of ' Avoca ? '" We engaged one of the cars and proceeded towards the places above named, skirting the sea-coast, where the white-capped waves of old ocean dashed against the rock-bound coast. The Glen of the Downs, is like a deep notch cut out of a mountain, 300 feet below the surface and 1,300 feet below the two " Sugar-loaf moun- tains," so called on account of their conical shape, and which stand like sentinels at the entrance of the Glen. Each side of the sloping rocks are covered with foliage down ta the bottom, the aroma of which, together with the sea breeze^ S'ves a delightful sensation. The glen is a mile long. About klf way we noticed a number of poor men and women near to a place where clear water was trickling down from the rocks. The group surrounded our car, with tin cups in their hands filled with water, and solicited us to "jist taste the foiv£8t .water in all Ireland, that sparkles and shines like a kitten's nop 28 eye under a bed. Jist take a drmk, yer honor, and it'll make you ainff in vour bed; an no headache, or hair pnllin' in the momin'. We were overcome by such arguments, and took a drink. It certainly was tfie purest, coolest and sweetest water we over tasted. After tipping our witty countryman we pro? ceeded to The Darole, another glen, where the Biver Dargle flows, hence the name. We followed its winding course, and were shown the " Lovertf Leap" and other points of injberest, each having a history of something nonsensical but amusing. After passing through this romantic glen, we ascended to a place called POWERSCOURT. Here we visited the castle and beautiful grounds of Lord Powerscourt, and registered our names. At this castle, Qeoige IV. was entertained when he visited Ireland. Four miles from here we came to The Waterfall. Here the Dargle joins another river, then the united streams rush over a perpendicular rock, and the cascades form a beau- tiful waterfall. " Where the glens resound the ca Of the lofty waterfall, Through the mountain's rocky hall.'' Or, in the words of the ' Psalmist, " Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts." Tinnehinch Was the next place visited. This beautiful demesne on the Dai^le was purchased by the Irish Parliament and presented to Henry Qrattan, the Irish orator, and is now the property of of his descendants. Our next stopping-place was Charleville, another handsome place, the property of Lord Monck, late Qovemor-Qeneral of Canada. As we proceeded we came to Luqoala Lodge, the property of Mr. Latouch, made famous by one of Moore's melodies. Here one of the extraordinary Druidical rocking stones may be seen. George IT. was also entertained here when in Ireland, After a circuitous drive over hill and dale the driver called out, " Now, gentlemen, the next place is called "The Devil's Glen." Here we entered with peculiar feelings, wondering why it »**.<■-:■ ' $4 bore sach an awful name ; bat instead of beins dark and dismal (as the name saggested) we found it very much like the beauti- ful Qlen of the Downs, with cascades or waterfalls trickling and rushing from the rocks, 400 feet alcove us. Qlendaloch was our next and last place on the programme. We found this the most extensive and interesting place of the whole, with its hills, daie^ and pre'tty lakes, also piles of ruins, called "The SEVEif Churches." This was said to have been one of the seats of learning in the ninth century, when Ireland was a great luminary, and called "The Island of Saints." Here we found one of the celebrated "Bound Towers," 110 feet high and fifty-one feet in circumference, supposed te have been built by the Druids, 1,400 years ago, and used as an observatory to catch the first glimpse of the rising sun, which they worshipped as an emblem of " the Sun of Righteousness." We lingered longer here than at any of the other places. Then, very much pleased with our excursion through the Wicklow mountains and glens, we returned to Bray. The Vale op Avoca and Meeting of the Watebs. Nelt morning we took the train for Avoca, twenty-eight miles from Bray. We had old ocean in view nearly all the way, and enjoyed the invigorating sea-breeze. We passed several small towns, but the most prominent was the county. to#n of Wicklow, which is peculiarly situated («i a neck of land stretching out into* the sea, which gave it a picture8<](ue appearance. In a little time the conductor called out, "Avoca" there we stopped, and found a number of Jehus with jaunting-cars, and we had to pass through another scene of badgering "Take mr car, stw, and I'll show yer honor more of de vale than them otner blaggards, who know nothing about it." At length we selected a car, and entered The Vale of Avoca, called so by having a river of that name, which winds in, a lazy, circuitous way through a flat plain, with high hills on each side, similar to the other glens, covered with foliage down to the bottom. There are wry few dwelling-houses in the vale. Such are generally on the banks, amongst which are " Castle Howard " and other mansions, which command a view of the romantic surroundings and old ocean in the distance. As'we proceeded, a small building with two Qothic windows came in view. " What little building is this we are coming to ? " was our query to the driver. " That's i % • VI M". « <» 26 "A SWADDLEKS' MEETING HoUSl" said the Jeha. We knew that was the nickname for the Methodists in Ireland, and snre enouf^h, when we came'cloae, we read the familiar name over the door, " Wesleyan Chapel." It is said you'll find an Irishman in every part of the world, and often where you least expect to meet one ; and so witii Methodists and Methodist churches, which are now encircling the globe, numbering at the present time about thirty millions of adherents. But in this secluded place we were surprised to see a modest little chapel. ^ In a little time we came to a stone bridge, and from it had a view of the two streams, the Avonbeg and Avonmore, which unite and form the River Avoca, hence the name " The Meeting op the Waters." On a little green island, formed by the junction of the streams, there stands a spreading oak, with a board attached to it, stating that " UnderHhis tree the poet Tom Moore composed his celebrated poem." Here we lunched and drank of the pure waters, then plucked some leaves off the tree, and sang the following verse : " There ia not in this wide world a valley so sweet As the vale in whose bosom the brif^ht waters meet ; ^^^m^j^^am Oh! the last ray of feeling and life must depart IHWSMH Ere the bloom of that valley shall fade from my heart." Moore, in the above lines, has immortalized this spot. The vallejr is indeed sweet, and cold must be the heart and dull the head *(says a writer), which could pass through it unmoved. This was the finish of our romantic rambles. Next day we returned to Dublin. There we found letters from Canada, also from our brother J. and his party, who went in for an extended tour of England, . Scotland and Wales, then crossed to the Continent, where they visited places of note, including Brussels and the field of Water- loo, then to France, Germany, Switzerland, and many places of interest on the Rhine. CHAPTER X. MONAQHAN, OUR NATIVE TOWN. " The scenes of my childhood once more I behold, Where I rambled in youth o'er hill, dale and plain ; Absorbed in those young days I eschew being old. And dream-like I fancy 'twas boyhood ascain." Having replied to our letters, we left Dublin, and proceeded to our native town. On our way thither, we passed through 26 Drogheda, Portadown and Armagh, we were then twelve miles from our destination, and as we approached the place of our birth, it was with peculiar feeling, after an absence of about forty years. When the conductor called out the familiar name "Monaghan/^ w^ looked out of the window of our car, but could not distin* guish any landmark, as the station was built on "made ground in the plantation," where in boyhood we played under the tall trees, now removed. However, in a little time we were con- fronted by a row of eight stone houses in Glasslough Street, which was built by our father, and bore a date stone, "Macnamara Placb, 1832." So called to commemorate Captain Macnamara, late of the Rifle Brigade, a near relative, who bequeathed a legacy to our sire. The surroundings now became familiar, the streets and houses were as we left them, not much changed, lie principal differ- ence was the strange names over the b«siness houses. The new generation were unknown to us, so that we passed through the streets of our native town like strangers, gazing at the houses, and must have appeared so to the natives, who observed our frequent halts and inquiring looks. After the evening meal we looked from the balcony of our hotel on the principal square, called "The Diamond." In the centre of which we noticed a change, the old cross sur- rounded by stone steps (around which so many cro^'ded to dispose of their wares en market days), was removed, and a beautiful monument of granite was erected, to commemorate the late Lord Rossmore. This, with some new buildings, improved the appearance of the old Diamond very much. ^ As we sat in our elevated position during the long evening twilight gazing at each familiar spot, our reverie was inter- rupted by th^ tolling of the bell m the spii^e of the parish church, announcing the hour of 9 p.m.; the sound of the churoh- going bell brought up old associations, so that the writer and is brother exclaimed simultaneously, "Jemmy Hunt's Pot," which we called it when boys, as it was then tolled by the sexton of that name. Next morning we continued our tour of observation. Passing down Dublin Street we wended our way to the " Shamble Square," and here we saw the modest Presbyterian, or Bridge 27 Meeting-house, which still kept up its reputation for being well filled with an earnest and attentive congregation. Continuing our walk, we proceeded over the hound hill,* and soon came to a neat cottage surrounded by tails trees, familiarly known in our youthful days as . Poplar Cottaqb, then the residence of our grandsire, but now in the possession of strangers, as its former occupants had removed to Upper Canada. We were kindly permitted to walk over the grounds and through the dwelling-house, which brought up many pleas- ing recollections. Hatchetts' Lake. Our next visit was to a little oval-shaped lake, in the centre of which was an island covered with tall trees. Around this lake we had spent many happy days — fishing, shooting and swimming to the island. From there we wended our way to RossMOBE Pabk. The picturesque, extensive and beautiful demesne of the Wes- tema, or Rossmore family, who, although lords of the soil, permitted the inhabitants of the town to visit and enjoy the nicely cultivated and ornamental walks, shrubbery, fish-ponds, flower-beds, etc. Eere we were reminded of school-boy days, when At BoBsmore Park we spent the day gathering nuts and sloes, And climbing prickly bushes, regardless of our clothes ; Then seeking nests of singing-birds and drinking at the rill ; " Thus filling up the holidays of 'school upon the hill.' Returning, we visited the Market Square, which was an interesting part of the town to us, ds it was here most of our family were bom, there we played at ball, marbles and other games, in the Old Cut-stone Mabket House, with its small and large arches, in and around which crowds of farmers and others assembled on the weekly market day. Here the recruiting parties on such days enlivened the throng with the shrill notes and rattling sounds of drums and fifes, while the sergeant scooped in the raw recruits through the influence of whiskey and bunkum stories of " martial glory." In the same square our father's carriage factory and dwell- ing-house was situated. * Thei^e we found a change, the dwelling- house had been divided into two places of business. We asked * Here we noticed a new brown stone Roman Catholic Oathedral of large dimensions, which, from its elevated position, was an ornament to the town. ^ !te permission, and were granted the privilege of inspecting all the premises, which brought up many pleasing associations of youthful days. Having traversed the principal parts of the town, we hired a jaunting-car, and made an extensive tour around the adjacent country, visiting scenes of our boyhood, including the extensive !)arks and pleasure grounds of the gentry, also the Kilmore akes, and other places of interest, where we often heard " The ouokoo'B note steal softly through the air, While everything around was most Beautiful and fair." In some places we found peasants who had never been ten miles from where they were bom, they had lived in the same little houses their fathers before them had lived in, and would do nothing but what their sires had done. An amusing story was told us of Mickey Roonoy, who lived in a little cabin by a roadside. One day a neighbor was pass- ing, and seeing Mickey in the act of dragging a calf by the tail to the top of the house, which was covered with acras (sods), the following conversation took place : " Say, Mickey, what are you doing with the calf ? " " Shure I'm takin' it up to ate the grass." " You goose ; why don't you cut the grass and bring it down to the calf ? " " Shube I'm doin' wbat ht fathbb BEFORE ME DID." Although the above is a ridiculous stoiy, yet there are more than one Mickey in the world, especially those who drink beer and whiskey, and continue to do so, because their fathers before them drank. Consequently, they are greater geese than Mickey Rooney. On our return drive we passed Ballyolbany Presbyterian meeting-house, so-called ; close by it livea Bobby Holland, the sexton, whom we had known in our boyhood days. He was a cranky, short-legged little fellow then, and often hurled stones at us from a heap he was breaking, when we mocked him. " I wonder if Bobby's alive," ' i'/' the writer to his brother. "He is, indeed, sir," said the drivi,r, who had overheard the conver- sation ; then stopping opposite Bobby's cottage, he pointed with his whip to a little gray-naired man, "There he is, sir." " Why, Bobby,' said the writer, "I left you there forty years ago. Have you got that heap of stones broken yet?" "Go lang, ye spalpeen." We all had a good laugh, and Bobby joined in. On Sunday morning we went to the old parish oiurch with Miss Russell, and heard a good sermon from Archdeacon Stark (now bishop). Around the walls we noticed several marble cenotaphs bear- ing the names of many of the old iniiabitants whom we had known, amongst the rest, one sacred to the memory of Richard AND Margaret Jackson, who had donated largely to the parish church, also to the Methodist Society, in building them a chapel I fl '■': ^^' ii 29 and endowing the institution referred to in oar former pam- phlet, " The School upon the Hill" In the evening we wended our way to the little Jacksonite Methodist Chapel, referred to in a former pamphlet. There we heard a good rousing sermon, which reminded us of the early Methodist preachers, who were workmen that needed not to be ashamed. From the gallery we had a full view of the congre- gation, at one time well known to us, but now all were strangers; yet every spot in the little preaching-house was familiar and brought up many associations. There was the front bench, on which Mr. Jackson, Sainty Smith and the other leaders sat. In the opposite corner the six widows nestled together, and thus we located and called to remembrance nearly all the worship- pers. Where were they now? was our next thought; some had emigrated, others had nnished their Christian course, and were now Where Conqreoations ne'er break up. On the following morning we enjoyed a walk of about a mile, to the little farm we once owned. It was, as formerly, surrounded by hawthorn hedges, now in bloom ; and while we visited every spot where we spent the sunny hours of child- hood, our senses were regaled with the sweet briar and wild flowers, together with a chorus of the little feathered songsters. After taking a last fond look, we bade adieu to our youthful playground, then wended our way to MiLLTOWN AND THE BlACKWATER RlYER. While standing on the stone bridge, and gazing at the old mill with its big olack wheel, once covered with the foam of sparkling water, now silent, a melancholy feeling came over us. Involuntarily we exclaimed, "Where are the companions of my youth?" Echo answers, "Where?" Yes, this was the favorite loitering place of Robert Smith and his blue-eted Mart. " With the songsters of the grove, They told their tale of love, And sportive garlands wove." On our way to town, we rested under a shade-tree, opposite a neat ivy-covered cottage close to the roadside. In a little time the front door was opened by a w6ll-dressed, elderly female, who had evidently been a handsome young woman. As she bowed to us we doffed our hats, and asked her the fol- lowing questions : " Will you kindly inform us what has become of the orchard that was here ; and old Molly Flannigan who lived alongside of it, and sold apples to tiie boys ? " She smiled at our questions, and said, " You must have been a long time absent from this neighborhood, as old Molly has been dead 80 about (hirtjr years, and the trees of the orchard were removed about twenty years ago." We then asked her other questions about the old inhabitants of the town, especially our own family. Bhe was possessed of a good memory, and went into details of all whom we inquired if or. But speaking of the family of M., she said, " They emi- Wated to Canada about forty years ago, and there is not one of, u^em in this country." At this juncture we smiled, which caused her to scrutinize us, and invite us into the cottage. Scarcely had we entered and removed our headgear, when she exclaimed, " If I'm not greatly mistaken, you are Edward M." I nodded assent, and inquired how she recognized me. " Why, I was a scholar at ' the school upon the hill when you were there." We inquired her name, and she replied, "At that time it was TiLLiE Burton." "Is it possible you are Dticky Burton, the pet name the boys gave you on account of your good looks ? " " That's what you mis- chievous fellows called me. This is a younger brother, I pre- sume ; he was not at the school, consequently I never met him." We then entered into a familiar conversation about the " Sainty Smith " family and the scholars, their history, etc, which was exceedingly interesting to me. In answer to her inquiries if there were any Monaghan people in Toronto, I replied, " Tes. Tillie, several ; and I am happy to inform you that our little town and county has con- tributed to Canada men who have made their mark in their adopted country. For instance, Qovernor Aikins, Chief Justice Harrison, Archbishop Lynch, John 0. Bowes, who was Mayor of Toronto and Member of Parliament, H. E. Clarke, M.P.P., Rev. John S. Clarke, Robt. Blair, Esq., Rev. W. S. Blackstock, and his son, the eminent Q.C., R. H. Bowes, Q.C., the Messrs. Hanna, Crane, Whitlaw, Dudgeon, Bradshaw, Walker, Russell, Huston, Gregory, McCuaig, Comisky, Scott, Irwin, and several relatives of the writer, many of whom are among the learned professions, leading merchants, government and civic officers, skilled artizans and indiBpendent farmers." " One prominent name you overlooked," said Tillie. "Who?" Sir Charles " Gavin Dujffy." " Oh ! he emigrated to Australia, our sister colony, and is not one of our Canadian celebrities, nevertheless we are proud to claim him as a native of Monaghan." "Well," said TiUie, "I'm delighted to hear such a good account of our townsmen in their adopted country; I am prouder of our little town to-day than ever I was before. When you return give them our best wishes, and say that we all * SHAKE HANDS WITH THEM IN OUR HEAETS.'" The SUn of a long summer day was sinking behind the western hills when our interesting conversation came to a close. After presenting her and her family with some little souvenirs, we bade adieu •■ rti^rfiSiir. f-i 81 ' to our intellif^ent, f^enial and warm-hearted schoolmate, and wended our way to town. Then crossing the Gaol Hill, we came to an enclosure contain- ing three stone buildings, which (next to the house we were bom in) was the most interesting place in the town to us, no less a place than « "The School Upon the Hill." • We entered through the little iron gate, ascended the steps, opened the door of the boys' room. It was holiday time, con- sequently vacant. Yei we had no difficulty in locating the desks, forms, Sainty Smith's chair and table, on which rested his Bible, hymn-book and little bell, that announced the open- ing and closing exercises of praise and prayer ; also to stand and make our best bow to the venerable founder when he came to make a visit. On such occasions we let him hear how well we could sing one of Wesley's hymns. Yes, there sat so-and-so, and this was my seat ; here's where Bobby Wright sat, the stupid boy, who afterwards became ' portrait painter to Queen Victoria. There's the comer where the culprit stood with the dunce's cap on ; here's the penitentiiJ bench, where we knelt and were whipped for misdemeanors. Then came the mental inquiry, "Where are the scholars of those days?" In various parts of the world 3'ou will find them, transplanting the good seed which was sown in their young hearts. Others, like Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, the founders, Sainty Smith, and the congregation in the little chapel, had finished their Christian course and were now among "The General Assembly and Chubch of the First-born." With hallowed memories we bade adieu to this interesting place of so many associations, also to our nativ|^town, with the nope of revisiting it at some future day. ^p then separated, our brother having some business in DubiP" and Nenagh, the writer proceeding to Londonderry to meet the Canadian steamer. On ari-iving at the railway station, we encountered our friend of the Canada House and his intelligent companion, the donkey. For old acquaintance sake, we engaged them to take our baggage to the tender, which conveyed us to Lough Foyle. Here we found the Sarmation, and were agreeably surprised to find on board our relatives, A. W. and G. I. W., besides several other Canadian acquaintances. We had a pleasant passage homeward, and filled up our time rehearsing amusing incidents of travel. As we sailed up the beautiful and majestic St. Lawrence we w«re proud of the land of our adoption. We made only a short stay at Quebec and Montreal, and from the latter place we came by lake and river steamer, pass- ing through the far-famed Thousand Islands. 8t r: On oor first view of Toronto we were reminded of Nelwm'e beaotifol and patriotic poem : "My Own Canadian Home." ** Though oth«r iki«iin»7 be m bright, « And other landa am Mir ; Though oharmi of other climet inyite My wandering footsteps there ; Yet there is one, the peer of all, Beneath bright heaven's dome, Of thee I sing, O ha: oy land, My own Canadian Aome. '* Thy lakes and rivers as ' che voice Of many waters,' raise To Him who planned their vast ezteni A symphony of praise. T^ mountain peaks o'erlook the oloude— Tliey pierce the azure skies ; They bid thy sons be strong and true- To x^&t achievements rise. ** A nob'.e heritage is ours, So grand and fair and free ; A fertile land, where he who toils Shall well rewarded be. And he who joys in nature's charms, Exulting, here may view — Scenes of enchantment ctrangely fair, Sublime in form and hue. "*' Shall not the race that tread thy plaina, Spurn all that would enslave ? Or they who battle with th; tides Shall not that race be brave ? Shidl not Niagara's mighty voice Inspire to actions high ? 'Twere easy such a land to love. Or for her glory die. '* And doubt not should a foeman's hand Be armed to strike at thee, Thy trumpet call throughout the land Need scarce repeated be ! ^ And bravely, as on Queenston's heights. Or as in Lundy's Lane, Thy sons will battle for their rights And freedom's cause maintain. *'. Did kindly Heaven afford to me The choice where I would dwell. Fair Canada that choice would be. The land I love so well. I love thy hills and valleys wide, Thy waters' flash and foam ; May Qod in love o'er thee preside, My own Canadian home. ' ^ ' 1 So ended our trip to "The Old Sod." August, 1876. £. IIM. m ] ?► H 5 J i i H ft & 9. ^ % ^ r ? •II 5 9 Pi rt * P I ,«?• "^ ^2 J;? a 0-«* $ p ^ . . The LatMt Work bjr . . Josiah Aliens Wife. Samantha Among the Brethren. Cloth, 100 IlluKtrationa, 387 pp. (American Edition, $2.50). Price 70 cents, post-paid. This wurk has been dedicated to all women who work, trying to bring into dark livps the brightness and hope of a better country. W«H6i iitomM li Wmmi ikMril rtwl tUi Wwk. Sweet Cicely ; ON, Jociah AUm m a Politician. •v JosMH AiuiN'i Win. The " Uncle'Tom's Cabin " of the Temperance Reform. Cloth, 383 pp., with over 100 Juaint, humorous and pathetic lustrations. Price reduced to 90 cents, quarto size Also in f9c. edition, in cheaper cloth, thmner paper, illustrated. 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FOR/ B-A-OH S1,000 OS' I13'STJ]E2/-A.2srOB: 1 Annual Premium, includ- 9 Accumulated fund at end 8 BALANOB, 4 Allow •4.00 In plaoo of ing Medical Fee, Ad- mission Fee, & Annual of 10th year to Cr. of each Policy, available to renew wis, or pay Divided into ten parte. the Annual Dues and Admission Fees usu- Expense Charge , all in shewing ally collected, and the Net Cost, yearly, was: one sum. for another Policy. Annual Total Cost. 1 Age • c. Age • c. Age • 0. Age • c. Age $ 0. Age • 0. Age • 0. Age • 0. 16 1100 85 17 86 16 35 91 35 78 86 16 7 67 85 9 47 16 8 07 86 5 47 90 U 09 86 18 00 90 35 91 86 83 30 90 7 67 36 9 65 90 8 57 86 5 65 21 11 S7 37 18 08 91 87 40 37 87 80 91 7 68 87 9 90 91 8 68 87 50O U 1166 88 19 41 99 89 50 38 99 80 99 7 70 88 10 18 99 8 70 38 6 18 98 11 97 89 90 19 93 41 60 39 96 85 93 7 80 39 10 60 93 3 SO 89 6 50 94 19 99 40 91 09 04 43 70 40 101 36 91 7 90 40 10 68 94 8 00 40 6 88 95 19 64 41 91 91 95 45 86 41 105 99 9ft 806 41 11 39 96 4 OS 41 7 88 96 18 00 49 92 86 96 48 60 49 110 45 Sji 8 15 49 11 89 96 4 15 49 7 88 97 18 88 43 93 68 97 51 35 43 115 05 97 896 48 19 41) 97 4 85 48 840 SB 13 79 44 94 97 96 64 15 44 110 70 ii8 888 44 18 00 28 4 88 44 OOO 99 14 81 45 96 14 99 67 00 45 194 80 99 8 50 46 18 79 29 4 50 46 78 80 14 07 46 97 80 80 60 85 46 180 00 30 8 70 46 14 SO 30 4 70 40 10 50 81 15 14 47 98 71 81 63 19 47 188 75 31 880 47 15 80 31 480 47 1180 88 15 16 48 80 10 89 67 40 48 138 65 |89 890 48 16 95 31 4 00 48 18 85 39 16 19 49 81 69 88 71 90 49 143 35 1 38 907 49 17 95 83 5 07 49 18 85 84 16 76 60 88 17 «H 75 00 60 148 90 184 995 60 18 36 84 5 88 5U 14 85 EXPLANATION OF TABLE. 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