Saint Patrick's origins and the shamrock tradition
The article debates Saint Patrick’s nationality, noting he was likely born near Dumbarton and later carried to Ulster. It recounts his life, visions, and mission, and ends with a verse about Ireland’s shamrock as a symbol of Erin’s isle and its legends.
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Ireland
Patrick
Calpernius
Potitius
Bonnaven
Tabernia
Ision
France
Italy
Victor
Freland
Tin
St Patrick and Ireland’s Conversion in Early Times
The text recounts St Patrick’s mission to Ireland, his twelve years of study in Auxerre, then ordination by St Germatius and arrival in Ireland. It describes his clashes with Druids at Tara, his Paschal fire, and securing royal and noble converts before founding the church at Armagh.
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Ireland
Rome
Auxerre
Palladius
Traland
Patrick Aves Cimere
Tivan
St. Patrick
Tara
Patrick
Jeary
Leary
Armagh
Saint Patrick as a poet and reformer in Irish verse
The article recalls St Patrick as a poet and missionary who wrote in Irish, mostly hymns on religious themes. It cites a translated stanza where Patrick invokes heaven and natural elements to shield him from Druids and pagan powers, framing his struggle as spiritual warfare.
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St. Patrick
James Clarence Mangan
Saint Patrick and the Shamrock as Symbol of Trinity
The article notes Saint Patrick’s use of heathen customs to aid Christian conversion and cites the shamrock as a symbol for explaining the Trinity. It highlights the reverence for the number Three and compares the shamrock’s three leaves on one stalk to this concept, with a mention of mistletoe as another example.
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St. Patrick
Moore
Saint Patrick in song and myth from remote times
The fragmentary text reflects on St Patrick as a mix of legend and history, noting varying death ages and famed powers. It mentions Dublin church building, family names, and a boisterous verse celebrating shamrock revelry tied to St Patrick’s Day and Irish drinking lore.
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Shebeen
Alygprogaery
Ashburton
Correspondence on Scavenging Contract and Board Delay
The writer criticizes the Board for not extending the two year scavenging contract as previously agreed. He argues breaking the contract mid term is unfair to ratepayers and contractors, noting the work has been proper and warning wasteful spending if workers are paid for idle days. He calls on the Board to correct the mistake.
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Silcock
Bishop of Lichfield Dies Suddenly in London
The Rt. Rev. Hon. Augustus Legge D D born 1839, sixth son of the fourth Earl of Dartmouth, died suddenly in London on March 16. He was appointed Bishop of Lichfield in 1891 and served until his death.
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London
Lichfield
Augustus Legge
Earl of Dartmouth
Thoughts for the Day An Evening Song
A late medieval devotional verse by St Patrick praising sleep and guardianship. It invokes angels Bach and Christ to guard resting souls, asking for peaceful, uninterrupted slumber free from harm and distracting thoughts. The piece blends religious imagery with a plea for protection during sleep.
Mark Rutherford Death Noted in London Obituary
The death of Mark Rutherford, pseudonym of William Hale White, is announced from London. White was a prolific writer and former assistant Director of Contracts at the Admiralty.
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London
Mark Rutherford
William Hale White
Admiralty
Smiles and Snippets from an Irish Village
Lighthearted vignettes recount jokes about Mrs Casey and Mrs Murphy, a rector grilling a whisky loving farmer, Mrs Clancy’s ride with Mike Murphy, and a driver Shaffer mishap. The column notes Berlin 1911 1912 cost increases for a four person household and teases tobacco promotions with a free gift offer.
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Berlin
Torliner Tageblatt
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