GLADSTONE AND IRELAND.
{The Irish ladies residing* in Auckland have sent to Mr Gladstone a book of ferns in remembrance of his efforts on behalf of Home Rule — vidt Press.] All lull, great Saxon Senator, there cornea from Auckland's shore, A gttt to show the gratitude oft felt for thee oefore, Though little is the token, esteem it all the more It is from Erin's daughter*, out of their scanty store; though a whole world had been the gift, no stronger bonds entwine, Shan those of lore and sympathy, thy name, our hearts enshrine. Aero of a well-fought fight for our lored country's cause. Champion of old Ireland's right, to make her native laws. Heaven bless thee, then, brave Statesman, and ■pare thee yet awhile, To strike the fetters from the slave and free fair grin's isle. Otahuhu, K. G. LEOKR KRSON.
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Te Aroha News, Volume IV, Issue 175, 23 October 1886, Page 1 (Supplement)
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142GLADSTONE AND IRELAND. Te Aroha News, Volume IV, Issue 175, 23 October 1886, Page 1 (Supplement)
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