The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-02-03
Green Isle of Erin
Ramble Through the Cities and Fields
of the Gem Of the Northern Ocean
Especial Correspondence

Dublin is sort of Washington city
Tor Ireland. and when parliament Is
In session 1t gathers together there
its beauty and its chivalry." and It il
said that gayety reigns supreme. Dur
Ing oar stay We turned our attention
to thu city itself and found 1t satisfac-
tory. The river Liffey cuts the town
In two, and the public buildings,
which compare favorably with any in
the kingdom. are on either side Of the
stream. The streets are broad and
well paved and the mansions and
lows. as the residences are called.
are we'll built, and many Of them mag
hificent. One Of the most attractive
things about the entire country over
here Is the moss-covered walls that
shut out the public everywhere.
If any one likes looking through
fine buildings. the royal exchange.
Christ Church cathedral. the four
courts, custom house, postofice or
national gallery. all Of which are
splendid buildings. will repay any In.
terest taken or effort made-and one
gets the glad hand" in any Of them.
tor the Irish people like Americans.
and believe in demonstrating It while
we are alive u.
The Nelson pillar Is 121 :1eet high.
If you climb up you will be very glad
of it afterward, for the view is very
fine. The Wicklow hills, and the
coast line, away below Bray's head,
arc easily discerned. and Dublin bay
is wonderfully beautiful from there.
d
where the duke of Wellington was
born, and in the royal academy saw
Patrick's bell and many other an
tiquities. drove through Phoenix
park, and left Dublin with more re-
greet than year ago, but with hope
that l might make another farewell
visit"
For natural loveliness OF scenery,
mixed with stories of interest and
unfailing charm, there is nothing in
Ireland to surpass the tour to the
lakes Of Killarney, no matter which
route one takes. At this season 1t Is
simply glorious. The hay is being
stacked and small grains threshed
cut, and the golden fields and green
pastures, alternating with fields of
covered with the heather in full
bloom. presents a mosaic, and wheth-
Ell seen from car, coach top or car
rage window, is like moving pic
ture. and for real beauty could not be
exceeded anywhere. 1t is SO replete
with scenic charm that 1t cannot be
described, within the limits of an or
binary letter, hut as some one has
said, at is good thing to use your
eyes" necessarily.
The Weather In ireland.
The weather over here is very
much like we have at home-at times
and we have seen the beauties OF
Ireland in a pouring rain, many times
chilled to the bone" hungry and
cross, but we were nearly always JOS
tied into good humor, and our inter-
cot always exceeded any discomfort.
The drive from Killarney to Glen
gariff is the finest in Ibis najesty's
dominions." tits said, and it's true.
for here nature has been lavish with
its gifts and beauty confronts one
everywhere. Upon the surface of the
water the mountains are reflected,
and upon the hills some ruin, with its
ages of moss and ivy, recalls the tales
of the O'Sullivans and O'Learys, and
the whole scene is rich with associa-
tons, adventure and daring
Not once have 1 been permitted to
pay for a glass of milk during my pill
grimage. And this despite the fact.
which would be detected by these
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