does not take both into consideration." We quite agree with him in this; but matters in the Highlands have been allowed to drift so far that the social point of view must be by far the most prominent in any reform attempted now; while it is clear that Sir Kenneth Mackenzie, perhaps unconsciously, gives the first place to so-called political-economy ideas, and that to an extent which must largely damage, if it does not completely neutralise, his efforts for usefulness in the future, in connection with the necessary reform of the Land Laws in the Highlands. Now through the Dream's dark gorges deep Half hid 'mid woods that love to keep From rock to rock, With flash and shock, And fury ever growing; A giant fettered, it is true, Yet bound all barriers to subdue. O for a home on Agais fair Nigh which, anon, thou wendest That strives in vain To fetter thee, and lendest Unto the Dream thy grandest gift of all, O scene most magically wrought! I wonder not The muses love to haunt thee; And long, loved Dream! may they delight to stray Majestic stream! methinks I see Thee now, past all commotion, Like virtue to eternity, Glide calmly to the ocean. Soon in thy grave, The German wave. Shall ever cease thy motion Cease? deathless flood! till time shall cease to run, Thy race is finished, and yet but begun. DR MACKENZIE CHISHOLM.-In the Medical Journal of 10th May, in the list of registered medical practitioners, on whom the degree of M.D. of the Univerersity of St Andrews was conferred, is the name of Kenneth Mackenzie Chisholm, L.R.C.P., Edinr., L.R.C.S., Edinr., now of Rockhouse, Radcliffe, Manchester, late of Flowerdale and Munlochy. Dr Chisholm is the son of our good friend, Mr Simon Chisholm, Flowerdale Gardens, Gairloch. *John Sobieski Stuart Hay, author of "The Bridal of Kilchurn," and other poems of great merit, and who forme years resided in the vicinity of the scene here alluded to. CELTIC AND LITERARY NOTES. GAELIC seems to be asserting itself to good purpose on the American Continent. A Celtic Society has been recently established in the City of Montreal. At its inaugural meeting there were representatives present from the Celts of Wales, Ireland, the Isle of Man, and the Highlands of Scotland, and some excellent speeches were delivered on the occasion. When we mention that among those who took part were Professors MacVicar and Campbell, and the Rev. Dr MacNish, it will be felt that the auspices, under which the Society has been set up, are such as will ensure it permanence and effectiveness. As the Society's ranks are to made up of members from the various countries using the Celtic tongue, men of all shades of opinion and creed, it has been wisely decided to exclude from its proceedings all controverted matters likely to lead to unpleasant collision among the members. Literary and antiquarian subjects will have the principal share of attention. A Gaelic congregation has been set up in the City of Chicago. The Rev. Dr Campbell, of Collingwood, Ontario, has accepted the pastorate, and the scheme under his experienced and able ministry, is likely to prove a very great success. FOUR PAGES EXTRA are given this month, notwithstanding which, it has been found impossible to give the usual chapter of "Celtic Mythology," and several other items. ROYAL RECOGNITION OF A GAELIC BARD.-Mrs Mary Mackellar (the Gaelic poetess) forwarded to the Queen a copy of the Celtic Magazine for May, in which her lament (in Gaelic) for the Duke of Albany appeared, and her Majesty has been graciously pleased to send a letter of thanks to the poetess, through LieutenantGeneral Sir Henry Ponsonby, dated Windsor Castle, May 12th, 1884. "NETHER-LOCHABER.”—The Rev. Alex. Stewart, F.S.A. Scot., NetherLochaber. is preparing another volume for the press, made up of selections from the Letters which he, at various times, contributed to the Inverness Courier during the last quarter of a century. We have no doubt that this volume will meet with the same success as the first. The work will contain some of the brightest and most racy of Mr Stewart's Letters. The author has the rare power not only of seeing, but of telling what he sees in graceful and pictorial language. By all classes, but especially by Highlanders at home and abroad, the new volume will be looked forward to with interest. "AN ANALYSIS OF THE REPORT OF CROFTER COMMISSION.”— A pamphlet, under this title, extending to about 80 pages, by the Editor of the Celtic Magazine, is now ready. Price, in Paper Covers, 6d.; by Post, 8d. In Limp Cloth Covers, Is.; by Post, Is. 2d.; from A. & W. Mackenzie, Publishers, Inverness. CHINA & CLASS WAREHOUSE Is the Best and Cheapest in the North. 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EDITED BY ALEXANDER MACKENZIE, F.S.A., Scot., WE have for some time been strongly urged, from influential quarters at home and abroad, to take the necessary steps for starting an Independent Weekly Newspaper in Inverness, for the special purpose of advocating the claims and promoting the interests of the Highland people. It has been suggested that the present time is specially opportune for a movement in this direction; and that our Mr Alexander Mackenzie's special knowledge of his countrymen, their history, and wants in the present crisis, points to him as the most suitable to conduct such a paper; the marked success of the Celtic Magazine, under his guidance, when all similar attempts by others failed, being an earnest of his ability to prove equally successful in conducting a Highland newspaper. To embark in the direction proposed is a serious undertaking, both as regards its financial responsibilities and the labour and energy necessary to make the paper influential and prosperous. Very liberal support has been already offered, and nothing is wanting to induce us and Mr Mackenzie to move in the matter, but a certainty that the paper shall be widely and energetically supported by Highlanders, and by their numerous friends at home and abroad. To test the feeling existing among those specially interested, and to put the matter beyond question, the present Circular is issued, as the most practical means, to enable all who are willing to support a Highland Newspaper to do so in a substantial form, by subscribing, and agreeing to pay a year's subscription in advance; the money not to be paid until it is finally decided to issue the paper. Should the result prove satisfactory, steps will at once be taken to start a paper of eight pages, at one penny. If, on the other hand, such interest is not shown, in the manner indicated, as will secure a certain subscribed circulation to begin with, of at least five thousand copies, it will not be deemed prudent to proceed any further in the matter at present. Whether or not the Highlanders shall have a represen tative paper is thus left in their own hands; and they should, in a matter of this kind, remember that "Heaven helps those who help themselves.' All who feel interested regarding the position and prospects of the Highland people; and who care for the Language, Literature, Traditions, and the Material interests of a noble but ill-used race, will, it is hoped, aid us in securing the necessary support for carrying out the object aimed at. It is believed that the manner in which the Celtic Magazine has been conducted to such a successful issue, will be accepted as a sufficient guarantee that the same prudence, firmness, and energy which secured that success will be applied with even greater results, to the conduct of such a Newspaper as is now proposed. The leading friends of the Highland people are now satisfied-that_the_report of the Royal Commission has been issued—that the real work of those who demand and will insist upon a change in the present Land Laws is only beginning in earnest. This points strongly to the necessity of Highlanders having a special organ of their own to advance their claims. A Gaelic department will form a feature of the paper; and special attention will always be given to Local News from every Strath, Glen, and Hamlet, where Highlanders are to be found. Orders for the paper should be forwarded without delay, to Celtic Magazine Office, Inverness. A. & W. MACKENZIE. |