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Observer, Volume XVIII, Issue 1017, 25 June 1898, Page 23

NINETY-EIGHT, :^ Maby H. Foott in ' The Freeman.' . •-' „ The camp-fires, quenched a hundred years by "ghostly hands, are lit ; . :.'":'[ And to and fro, from glow to glow, the spectre sentries flit ; ":.'••• And swift beneath the moon of May what Barges-rise and swell. To sweep the Wexford hill where once the hope of Ireland fell ?-r- , f The souls that for their love of her defied-. .'" the fellest fate, '■'./.'•■ Loosed from, their sleep, vigil to keep this . night for Ninety-Eight. _!_ ' Oh, sacred eve and Eorrowfui I' the caoine is sad and strong 'Oh, eve of light and liberty !' — triumphant • swells the song. . - - '[ . The little victory that we missed, the pal- ." ; try boon denied, Ib gained, is given, in worthier form;- " exalted v inagnified. And, suppliant and scorned no more, our . ; Ireland stands elate, Not wasted were the lives we gave for this in Ninety-Eight Time was when Irishmen were held unworthy arms to bear For the fond Empire that they nursed; time was we might not share • ■ Their councils who affirmed us kin. But that black day is done ; And side by side in Russian snows, and 'neath the Orient sun, "We've braved with Guardsman and with . Grey foenian's and rebel's hate ; No traitors to the flag — although we honour Ninety-Eight. And in the fields of peace, no less, fair heritage we own ; Wide through the worlds of Weßt and South our furrows we have sown. . And Bar and Bench and Senate know what men our Irish be, Where, equal laws are ministered in far lands of the free. " " And none of all that live to serve the Sovereign and the State Are loyaller than the sons of them that died for Ninety-Eight. 'O, sacred eve and sorrowful !' — the caoine is sad and strong. 'O, eve of light and liberty ''—triumphant - swells the song. The camp fires quenched a hundred years - need never more be lit ; Nor to and fro, from glow to glow, thepatriot sentries flit. For He Himself hath made of her a nation strong and great, "Who to His blessed Altar brought the blood of%inety-Eight. rriHE NORTHERN ESTATE X AGENCY AND FINANCE COMPANY (LIMITED). (Registered under the Companies Act, 18S2). Capital £20,000 Offices: 30, Shortland- street (next Auckland £^?r\Tr..- Club). Bankers : The National Bank of New Zealand (Limited). J. JAMISON, Manager. Advances made on Freehold and Leasehold Properties and other negotiable securities at lowest current rates of interest. Sale of City, Suburban, and Country Properties undertaken. Money to Lend in large or small sums on-' approved securities to suit borrowers. - TPvEVONPORT LIVJ2.HY AND BAIT » U • STABLEfa. PATERSON & CO , Pbopbietobs. Ladles' and Gents' Saddle Horses, Single an Double Buggies, Cabs, 'Busses, Wedding and Funeral Carriages ON HIRE AT SHORTEST NOTICE. Orders sent by Telephone to the Devonport Bureau, or to our Office, in Lome-street (Telephone No. 212), will, receive prompt atention. Dental Notice. MR A. L. SMITH, OLD ESTABLISHED DENTIST, CORNER HOBSON- STREET (Opposite St. Matthew's Cbcuboh), Supplies Artificial Teeth. Carefully fitted. MODERATE CHARGES. Painless Extraction by Gas ss. Teeth Stop ped from 2s 6d. All work guaranteed. I don't • pretend to supply any so-called guinea sets. mHE AUCKLAND SHORTHAND, X TYPEWRITING, & BOOKKEEPING School, Queenbtbeht (opposite Herald Office). J. H. COLWILB, Pbinctpai. Pros- , .. pectus on Application.