The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
KENRICK SEMINARY STUDENT WINS
DANISH KINGS PRIZE FOR A POEM
Harry b. Tierneye's Composition
on the Subject of the Czarinas
Visit to Her Father Was
the Best in the Inter
national Contest.

Harry +. Tierncye of 81. Joseph No.
student for the Catholic priesthood al Ken
rick Seminary. Nineteenth street and Cass
avenue. recently won the prize in the poem
contest conducted by the King of Denmark.
and in which all European countries Were
represented by men OF letters. The subject
of the poems was the recent visit Of the
Czarina of Russia to her father. the Danish
King.
That an American should have secured the
first prize has oCCls!UEed much comment
abroad. and the literary as well as personal
friends of Mr. Tierney". who IS well known
under the pen name Of Atlantis are show
erinE conSra tulations upon him. His prize
competition was published fist IN the Cop
enhdgen papers. ana is being extensively
copied and Translated into several languages.
Mr.. Tierneye abandoned journalism for
theology last september. though he hopes
to find time for his Studies now. and after
he has been ordained to the priesthood. 70
write for various Catholic publications. He
expects to be assigned to the Diocese of
St Joseph. under the Right Reverend Bish-
op NJ. F. Burke. who is IN Rome in the in
terest of the extension of his diocese.
The young student began writing for the
newspapers and Magazines when he was 10
years old. One of his poems. An irish
Lullaby" written in Gaelic, attracted atten-
ton few years ago. and was published IN
the Pail Mall Gazette. London. While edit
Ing the Abbey Stucent a literary month
ly magazine. at the Benedctine Monastery.
Atchison. Kas.. Mr.. Tierneye became espe-
cially noted for his knowledge of the Ian
Guage, literature and music Of Ireland.
The following copy of Mt I1erneye'S poem
which won the prize offered by the King of
Denmark Is the first that has appeared in
u Western newspaper:
4 BALLAD.
Concentrating the memorable visit of the
CzaTna Of Russia TO her Royal Father. King
Christian Monarch and Ruler OF Denmark. when
with her peaceful Russian Fleet led by her own
BOT Of Denmark. the hone Of her chiidho5S I'll"
Written for and subscribed TO The King Him
BY the American Representative in the Contest
Atlantis Worlds Fair City. L. S. A. 1894.
THE POLAR STAR.
Fen Ike a Faerie Queene she came
NJ From II,,C out her her Realms afar: SLOT,
Her Throne, the Polar star.
This peaceful Fleet sailed DER the Sea-
.. Like Spirits of the Deep,
To render homage 10 their Queene,
Her royal peace 10 keep
Mid virgin pomp she came to see.
Her aged father whom She loved.
Fair Denmark's Cnristian King.
The Myriad of Ships bore on
not TO 1I hsnTa ai 10 haggg . snors sr sous
Her Native Land once more!
Her eyes are. filed With tears OF JOY.
Her soul with memories OF youth
She loves her native airs!
Far grander than Armada bold
Her Fleet sails up the Bay:
1t was a peaceful CONQUEST. oh
czartna made that day!
She captured not the city walls.
Hers was a peace full move:
She took by storm her Fathers heart
And seized her Kinship's love!
The Royal Gardens breathe Salute
The trees bend gently o'er;
The fountains murnur 5oyfully:
o, welcome to our Shore!
with Love the fair Czarna came.
With Love she won them all!
Hail. Welcome! was the festive word
Which echQed through the hall!
It was day Of triumph for
Great Russia's cherished oueene;
And for her Royal Father. too.
y happy day. ween.
For he had lived to see the time
When. OF his children. eight
Had won the crown of royalty,
In Europes vast estate
King Christians heart o'eriowed with pride,
With honor. love and peace;
One Daughter was proud Engand's oueene.
His son" King OF Greece
Long live the King Of Denmark.
Loved Christian. and each heir,
Long live the Oueene of England.
King Edwards Royal Fairi
Long live the spreading family
OF Christian" Is our prayer;
And may its influence extend,
And prosper everywhere!
God bless the dear Czaripa-