What is Happening in Ireland 7 it has always been. Anyone in Ireland could supply it, if there is only sufficient reason to believe that the Government means to settle with the country and not merely to kill time. Give Ireland real self- government, with full power to manage her own affairs, and with guarantees that the present ghastly reign of violence and pillage will not be repeated. Give Ireland a firm offer, which will really be carried out, and a settlement could be had for the asking.

DENIS GWYNN.

THE AGONY

NOTHER night of sorrow sent A To man upon his knees ; Another will divided, spent

With unavailing pleas.

0 Christ, our fellow-comrade, Thou Hast known our kind in part :

Our human flesh, our spirit-now, Learn of our very heart.

Silent, essential, and unshared

Thy birthright in us unimpaired, Inheritance I-attain

Our solitude of p i n .

EDWIN ESSEX 0.P.

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