The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1895-04-06
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The following "reminiscences, ''Men
ories Of England 2 from the pen q Hon.
Richard Vaux, who died last week. can
not fail to be Of interest at this time.
The article was contributed to Lippin-
colts Magazine by the MAYOR. II 1890.
7 have many pleasing recollections,
wrote Mr.. Vaux, Of the poet Tom moore,
whom I met repeatedly whom i was con-
nected with the American Legation ct
London during the administration OF
Martin Van Buren. Moore is deservedly
one of the most popular Of the modern
English poets. His Judgement II the
affections Of the people was due mainly
to his Irish Melodies" for they touched
the hearts Of the people everywhere, as
the wind touches the aeolian harp.
He thoroughly understood what be
longed to hnman sympathies, and as al
master he proved that knowledge in
some Of the most exquisite prod uctions Of
a cultured fancy. It is hardly possible.
to select from the class Of Moore's writ
ings the best from the better. There is
perhaps not village in any OF our States
where some fair child cannot be found
who will sing selections from Mcore's
Melodies and accompany herself on the
piano. Some of them are so touchingly
beautiful that they impress themselves
indelibly on maiden memory. And thus
the taste is cultivated and developed,
and 50, it is that Moore is go we'll known
and so popular in this day.
One Of the delights Of my residence in
London was to meet, in certain special
circles Of society, literary celebrities:
One Of these prominent circles gathered
around the charming Lady Morgan, who
was as genial and accomplished as she
was fascinating. She me eher receptions
rooms the resort Of the famous literary
men and women Of that day. Il was in
1898 that she was at the zenith Of her
fame. Her weekly receptions were among
the most attractive in London. Lady
Morgan 8 literary chsracte we'll known.
She has written much, and possibly may
be: remembered best as the author Of
"The Wild Irish Girl Lady Blessing
ton, Count D 'Orsay, Disraeli, n. 2. Willis,
Landseer, Sydney Smith, and. indeed,
nearly all the literary people and artists
OF any celebrity Of that day, were to be-
found, at times, at Lady Morgan's reoep-
tions. Is .s. s& N /,
Lady Morgan's sister, who married Sir
John Clark, lived in Dublin. She had not
the literary culture or ability possessed
by her sister, but she was attracted BY
like society. Her receptions in Dublin
were the resort of the prominent and
distinguished members Of the soclety Of
that city. Visiting her with letter OF
introduction from Lady Morgan, oppor-
stunity was afforded me to enjoy her
charming hospitality.
Once on occasion OF visit to Lady
Clark she asked if l was disengsged the
following evening at 8oclock. I accord
ingly waited upon her, and she said: Il
am so glad you came, tor [ have an un-
expected pleasure for you; ] want you to
accompany me to musical party at Mr..
O'Connell's." There were gathered
there about fifty people, probably the
selected celebrities of Dublin society.
There was music and song and conversa-
tion. The harp and the piano were SUR
rounded by galaxy Of brilliant women.
and titled men, when q sudden silence
pervaded the room. So striking was the
effect OF this silence that our curiosity
! was aroused to know what had caused it,
NY curiosity carried to q group which
was the centre Of attraction. Crossing
the room, q lady stopped me and said::
sIsn't this charming z, Will you pray
tell me whyf' ] snswered, S TIola Moore \, !,
is about to sing some OF hin odiee and
accompany himself ION the piano II Fo
attempt TO describe. the dlect that
half hour, which is yet frsstbh g s. mem
DRY, is next to lmp
Tom Moore sineiiniel his dw1l Mslot1 t1iee,l i
Could there Be d more sianal iinst anoe of loff
i poetry and The delg aof nnnsicf Tom 2
Mooret When tth ciirc les lo and "a
he left the piano. isl i.l
him he shook ne m iIls y ~ M n q haz1,, ,
and. Without rslinqln1iis s6iina lhis lasts
t2,,lx mo. IA, Il ssla3n 1SaIrS eE 1nf her