LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS IN VOLUME VII. THE MEETING OF THE WATERS The Vale of Avoca, from a photograph. In thy bosom of shade, with the friends I love best; Where the storms that we feel in this cold world should cease F. FRANKFORT MOORE -Thomas Moore. From a photograph by Olive and Catharine Edis, Sheringham, Norfolk, England. AN IRISH PIG FAIR 2468 2484 From a photograph. THOMAS MOORE 2505 After the portrait by Sir Martin Archer Shee, P. R. A. . 2532 THE VALE OF AVOCA. From a photograph. The rivers Avonmore and Avonbeg unite at that "Meeting of the Waters" sung by the poet Moore, taking thence to the sea at Arklow the name of Avoca. LAWRENCE'S GATE, DROGHEDA From a photograph. WILLIAM O'BRIEN From a photograph taken especially for this work. DROMOLAND, COUNTY CLARE . The Birthplace of William O'Brien. From a photograph. NEVER DESPAIR 2568 2614 . 2619 Facsimile of Verses written by William Smith O'Brien on the day he was sentenced to death. DANIEL O'CONNELL From an engraving. THE O'CONNELL MONUMENT, DUBLIN. Designed by John Henry Foley. From a photograph. Four winged victories are at equal distances around the drum. 2623 . 2629 2645 with shamrocks, and her left hand holds a scroll recording From a photograph by Elliot and Fry, of London. THE PROLEKE STONE, DUNDALK From a photograph. The Cromleac of Ballymascanlon locally known as the "Pulleek Stone." The smaller stones resting on the top are thrown by the credulous, in the belief that if one rests there the thrower will be married before the end of the year. This is a world-wide superstition, appearing in various forms in nearly every race. These Cromlechs are supposed by some to have been altars of the Druids. PAGE THE CORONATION CHAIR IN WESTMINSTER ABBEY. 2717 From a photograph. Beneath the chair is the Stone called Jacob's stone, the legend being that it is the veritable stone on which Jacob slept when he had his famous vision. On it for centuries the Kings of Ireland took their vows. In 850 A.D. it was carried by the Scots to Scone in Scotland, and in 1296 Edward I. of England translated it to London, where it yet remains. STANDISH O'GRADY From a photograph by William Lawrence of Dublin. THE TITLE-PAGE OF THE FIRST PRINTED BOOK THAT 2737 . 2741 . 2767 SUGAR LOAF MOUNTAIN From a photograph. JOHN BOYLE O'REILLY. From a photograph by the James Notman Studio, Boston, DUNLUCE CASTLE This picturesque ruin is about four miles from the Giant's Causeway, and the rock on which it stands is basaltic, showing the prismatic structure in places. This rock is a precipitous cliff jutting into the sea, and separated from the mainland by a deep chasm only spanned by a single arch, which formerly had a drawbridge. The name signifies "strong fortress"; and in ancient days none could be stronger, as none can surpass Dunluce in wild and dreary grandeur. CHARLES STEWART PARNELL From a photograph by William Lawrence, Dublin. 2825 2853 2860 JAMES SAMUEL BEWLEY MONSELL. (1811-1875.) JAMES SAMUEL BEWLEY MONSELL, divine and hymn-writer, was born at St. Columbs, Derry, March 2, 1811. He was graduated from Trinity College, Dublin, in 1832. He was rector of Ramoan, Chancellor of Connor, and died April 9, 1875, at Guilford, England, his final church living. Among his popular publications of devotional poetry were: Parish Musings' (7th ed. 1863); Hymns of Love and Praise' (2d ed. 1866); The Passing Bell, and other Poems' (2d ed. 1869) Simon the Cyrenian, and other Poems' (new ed. 1876); 'Spiritual Songs' (6th ed. 1877). Many of his poems appeared in 'Hymns of Love and Praise for the Church's Year.' 155 LITANY. When my feet have wandered From the narrow way Out into the desert, Gone like sheep astray; When my hands, unholy Through some sinful deed Made my Saviour's bleed: Back by my despair: Then, my Father! loose them, Break for me their bands, Save me by the passion When my thoughts, unruly, |