Although the mistake here mentioned is not likely now to occur, yet I think most Manxmen would be glad to see this old spelling revived. We must not measure his Manx verses by his English. I believe remnants are still to be found in most of the parishes, but generally in a sadly diminished state. If those who have books belonging to such libraries would restore them, many a gap might yet be filled. St. Matthew's Library is still fairly extensive, but it is, by no means, what it formerly was.
Books belonging to it are to be found on bookstalls in the Market-place, and in private hands.
Whenever seen by any honest man they should be at once restored to the Chaplain. The gale from the S.S.E. came on about 10 o'clock, and increasing with uncommon violence, the whole fleet hauled in their nets, and stood for Douglas. Four were lost by this means, some were put ashore on St. Mary's rock, and some foundered. Three boats foundered on the herring bank, and their crews perished.