Morning journal and courier., 1886-09-25

I not conduct services under lock and key, bu | on the green. grassy sward and by the sea 1 shores of Galilee; that he fate with publi l cans and sinners" the "common people hear | ing him gladly" How strange to us a pri vate chapel for the President of the United l States would seem. The chapel is composed l of richly carved oak.
 l On another occasion, in company with 1 government clerk, I was permitted to visi l the beautiful grounds connected with tht l private residence of the Lord Lieutenant al Phoenix Park. The scene of the brutal and cowardly murders of Lord Cavendish and Burke was pointed out. Visitors on foot | and by carriage came to the spot every few moments. volunteer guide described the 1 tragedy to as many as cared to listen tc him, and eagerly clutched the proffered pence and half pennies which were extend ed to him. An apple, cake and lemonade woman did small business in the sale ot refreshments to the sight-seers who gathered The extent of the park surprised me. Much of it is left to it's primitive wildness, with but slight changes made by the land | scape gardener. Wellington's monument (himself an Irishman) on the same grounds is an immense granite shaft, in form remind ing one faintly of the pyramids. It is GU. rious fact that Wellington was born at Dub. lin the same year that Napoleon was born al Corsica. The chief victories of the great warrior are inscribed upon the column. Not far distant stands the equestrian statue oi Lord Cough in recognition of his important military achievements.
 At the headquarters of the constabulary 6 police drill was in progress to sweet music from the Dublin band, pronounced by my guide the best musicians in Ireland. About seventy five raw recruits in citizens dress, undeterred by the broken heads of the Bel fast police force at the hands of an infuria- ted mob, were eagerly undergoing military drill aXn0ctInp t0 he hlan6a6 with the constabu1ary.
 In other portions of the city some very fine statues of some of the eminent sons of Ireland were observed. The O'Connel mon- unent, Nelson's column, with fine statues of O'Brien, Goldsmith, Moore, Grattan and an equestrian figure of George ". in curious costume, the latter having the appearance of hunted Modoc fleeing for life before the swift horses of the United States cavalry.
 The discussion over the question of ''home rule,' temporarily defeated, at least at the polls, promises to evoke a prolonged and bit ter contest. Since nearly one-half of the voting population has expressed a desire for the resuscitation of the home Parliament at Dublin, was anxious to visit the old Parli- ament buildings still standing. They are in excellent repair, now being occupied by the Bank of Ireland The House of Commons is used as the counting room, while the House of Lords serves the purpose of bank parlor. The magic English sixpenee took me through the building, with bank porter as a guide, who not only furnished me with some valuable information, but allowed me to take seat in the House of Lords! No material change has been made in the latter room since the final dissolution of the Irish Parliament and the union of Ireland with Great Britain in 1901.
 As an illustration of the low wages paid in Ireland to certain class of clerks, I would mention those received by young lady in charge of 8 railway refreshment counter in Dublin. Learning that I was an American, she was anxious to glean informa tion regarding our country, including the wages received in various avocations. Her salary was, she informed me, but twelve pounds per annum, including her meals at the restaurant. Out of this she must pay for her lodgings, dress well and be on duty from 4:3O a. m. until midnight. If the sala- ries in other departments of labor are pro- portionately low it is not surprising that thousands continue to sail for the American continent as a veritable "Land of Promise !"
 A day was spent at Kingstown, Bray and Killiney in the suburbs of Dublin. They serve the purposes of Long Branch and New port during the summer season, affording the people of the Irish metropolis an oppor tunity to enjoy a sniff of the air or 8 salt water bath at a moderate expense. From Mt. Mapas, in the village of Killiney, I se- cured a superb and never-to -be-forgotten view of the entire region of country. The monument on it's summit and the substantial walls enclosing the grounds were paid for by Sir John Mapas, during a year of se- verity, to furnish employment for the suffer ing and starving poor in the vicinity. Noun tains, valleys, we'll titled farms, the winding pathway of the railway which at last lost itself in 8 tunnel in the mountain like 8 snake that has found it's hole, were traceable. The expansive waters of St. Georges chan nel and the Irish Sea. dotted here and there by the smoke of distant steamer, or bear ing on their glassy bosoms sailing vessels of different dimensions, whose snowy sails seemed like the wings of the dove conveying the seamen and officers to their destined ha- ven.
 Much to my regret I was compelled to omit my contemplated visit to Cork and Blarney Castle in it's vicinity owing to lack of time. According to the familiar tradi- tion, whosoever visits tine "Groves of Blar- ney" and imprints kiss upon the ''Blarney stone" thenceforward becomes wonderfully eloquent and fascinating in speech. Or as the song goes:
 ''There is stone there
 That whoever kisses,
 O, he never misses
 To grow eloquent;
 Iris he may chamber
 To lady's chamber,
 Or become member
 Of Parliament.
 clever spouter
 He'll sure tui ! out, or
 An out and oute
 To be let alone!
 Don't hope to hinder him;
 Sure he's pilgrim
 From the Barney Stone.'"
 Of course such extraordinary powers would not be bad to have. How serviceable for the political stump orator or in collecting bad debts, or in settling disputed claims and evercharges with ones landlord at his hotel, or the omnipresent hackman. Still self-de- nial must be practiced. It would not do for some people to receive all the good things of earth. So I compromised the matter and bestowed several ardent kisses on the rugged rocks of Mt. Mapas, which after all may serve me quite as we'll as the "Blarney stone"
 A tram, or street car as we style 1t in America, brought me to the famous Donny- brook fair grounds in the outskirts Of Dub lin. No exhibition has been gi iven there for a period of twenty five years. Buildings will soon cover the original site The Don nybrook church (Catholic) stands near the premises with it's doors hospitably open, as is customary with that denomination-wel- coming alike the Protestant or one of their own faith.
 What crowds once attended the fair, which lasted a week or more. People from remote parts of the island and from near by. Men in broadcloth and corduroy-in new garments and in rags. Women in homespun, linen and others in silks and satins; sheep, cattle, goats, pigs, fruit, vegetables and thousand other attractions. What warm greetings on the part of old friends. And alas, occasion ally at least, what vigorous combats with the shillelah when the passions were fired with whiskey. How calm the green fields seem now-like the sea when the tempest has sub sided.
 The Sabbath spent in Dublin was quiet and restful. At Church of Ireland service (the Magdalen) in the morning found a good sized congregation and listened to a thoughtful discourse. In the evening I saw small congregation seventy-fve in all-at tn Rutland Square Presbyterian church. A good sermon, plain and practi- cal, was given. The choir sang each psalm at such rapid rate that even when the tunes were familiar it was quite difficult to keep company with them. No organ or in strumental music of any kind was used dur ing the service.
 Fewer tourists have visited Ireland the present season than formerly. The riotous proceedings which have occurred in portions | of the country is of the chief causes. 4 | driver of a jaunting car, as he took me on I ny journey, deeply deplored the hard times l in his calling. 'No business is being done, | he continued; land you," he said in conclu sion, "are about the only gentleman in the 1 place."
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