New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-03
Specimens Of His Verse.

Npilf VI lIt DtSl specimens VI .itf -N'
tins works are found in his English
Lyrics edited by William Watson, who
more recently wrote The Woman With
the Serpents Tongue" which created so
much comment. His editor greatly
praised him as one whose verses en-
bodied all that is worthily and nooly
English" Though his appointment by
the queen was a surprise, fun hearted
praise of the selection came from all
parts of the empire. From Were | a
Poet" may be chosen a few lines that
are said to give material for an ap-
praisal Of Mr. Austin as poet:
would not sing Of sceptred kings.
The tyrant and his thral.
But every day pathetic things
That happen to rs all.
The love that lasts through Joy, through griei'
The faith that never Wanes
And every wildng bird and Leaf
That gladdens English lanes.
Mr.. Austin spent number Of years in
Italy. where he varied the line Of his
poetic writings by contributions TO mag
azines and newspapers. He alternated
prose with verse. and while connected
with The Standard as correspondent
IN Rome and In Germany and while
contributing occasional articles 10 "The
Quarterly Review" he found time to
publish a number Of his best known
poems Thus. in 1871. appeared The
Golden Age. a Satire: I'm 1872. Inter
ludes": in 1873. Rome or Death" and
IN 1874. the "Madonna's Child" In that
same year appeared "The Tower Of
Babel" a drama. while other volumes of
verses appeared during nearly each sue
ceedng year.
Founded THE National Review"
In answer to the charges against Lord
Byron. contained in Harriet Beecher
stoves The True story Of Lord Byrons
Life" Alfred Austin published vigorous
pamphlet in vlndication Of the poets
character. He also published three novels
Five Years Of IT," in 1883: An Artists
Proof" in 1864. and won by Head,
in 1866. In 1883. in conjunction with K
j. Courthope, he founded The National
Review" and continued TO edit that
periodical until 1928.
Upon the death OF Lord Tennyson, in
1892. he who was destined 10 succeed the
illustrious poet wrote n eulogy entitled
The Passing Of Merlin" which carried q
singular significance in view Of the honor
that Victoria later conferred upon its
author His words But shortly once
again the isle will ring" with a laureate
voice seemed to come as a fulhlment OF
prediction from the living poet above the
bier OF the dead
Among his most recent works are a
Tale Of True Love- 1902 "Flodden Field
Tragedy" 1903 THE Door Of Humil-
ity." 1906; sacred and Profane Love
1905: and then prose work called The
Bridling Of Pegasus" in 1910. In the fol-
lowing year he wrote his "Autobography
The poet. a short. grizzled and white
haired man. with flowing white mus
tache. looked not unlike England's great
warrior. Field Marshal Earl Roberts. His
home old Swinford Manor. in Kent was
n charming one, with its surrounding
beauties Of quaint garden and far spread
ing meadowland Before the reign OF
Henry Y il was built and occupied by the
family from whom the house took ita
name.
In far earlier English days the yearly
Zee Of poet laureate was hundred
mounds and "a fierce Of Canary wine" but
since 1913 the wine has been commuted
for money.
In 1865 Alfred Austin married Hester,
daughter Of T. Homan-Mulock. Of Bet
lair. Kings County.