An Appeal to the Irishmen of New Zealand

Southland Times, Issue 9359, 27 October 1886, Page 4

An Appeal to the Irishmen of New Zealand

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An ardent little Fenian has ask«d us to publfch the following appeal to her countrymen. As " we do nofc hoM' ourselves responsible for the opinions of correspondents," and desire to encourage "native industry," we comply with the'young lady's request.— Ed.). Te gallant men of Ireland, Far from your native land ; Up; Erin's eons come forward ■ And work withßCart and hand To' start a Land League in your midst To checkmate stern John Bull, . And aid that gallant Captauv ■}[ ■;:> How pleading for Home Bule. ■■:'■■ Take^pattern by your brothers _ * , How, scattered o'er the earth ; Whoeehearts and hopes are centred In the land that gave them birtn ; Be equally as generous •.;...■:• a fittle soon will tell - Send help across the ocean To brave and good Parnell. , Oh tirink 1 my noble brothers, v Ontdearlandfree once more 1 From foreign tyrants who have filled Our hearths, our homes, with gore ; ]?rdm years of persecution, . Of cruelty, and hate, ]?rom scour gingd such as happened In weefnl "ninety-eight." Then, one and aU, come forward .With the spirit of your race ; Give freely to the Land League, And this result you'll trace Our grand old flag shall proudly wave. Its golden harp be seen, And Parliament established be Once mo:e on College Green. * -•■*■•■ : Dbae Little Shamrock. Invercargill.