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ELOISE JORDAN (Chicago Public Library—Reading Reminder)
“Song and verse seem to be the especial and happy mediums in which the
children of Ireland express their fealty. The late Joseph McGarrity of Phila-
delphia, of commanding stature in Irish-American affairs because of his energy,
devotion and unselfish generosity to the Irish Cause, has expressed in his col-
lection of poetry ‘Celtic Moods and Memories’ his love and remembrance of
Ireland and his aspirations for her unequivocal freedom. Irish heroes and
leaders, fireside and countryside, family, friends and the simple pieties supply
both inspiration and theme for these appealing poems. The foreword by
Padraic Colum is a warm and sincere appreciation of Joe McGarrity. Dis-
criminating readers who react to fine binding and typography will find much
to enjoy in the very attractive make-up of this volume.”
T. St. JOHN GAFFNEY
“I read ‘Celtic Moods and Memories’ with the greatest interest. Joe
McGarrity was the ideal Irish Patriot, and in his poems he gives expression
to his passionate love for Ireland and his deep-rooted loyalty to all his friends,
Sir Roger Casement once described our countrymen to me as being great in
battle, grand in danger, and strong, loving and vehement in death. It was
evident that he had men like our friend Joe McGarrity and men of his type
in mind when he uttered those words. I am proud of my friendship with Joe
McGarrity, and I am delighted with this beautiful edition of his poems.”
MAJOR M. H. ENRIGHT (Chicago)
“T am the pleased possessor of a copy of ‘Celtic Moods and Memories’ by
the late Joseph McGarrity with whom I had-the good fortune of being per-
sonally acquainted for many years. His intense love of the ‘Old Land’ and the
many sacrifices he made in the cause of Irish Independence endeared him in
the hearts of all lovers of freedom. His book should be in the home of every
Irishman, who, in his leisure moments would enjoy its reading and refresh
his memory with the beauties and culture of the peasantry of Ireland.”
EK. L. LEWIS (B’klyn Public Library, Language and Literary Div.)
“T think Mr. Joe McGarrity’s poems will mean a great deal to our Ireland-
conscious public, comparing favorably, as they do, with other writings in the
John Boyle O’Reilly tradition. It is good to hear the same staunch thoughts
re-expressed so warmly and so well.”
SEAN O’SULLIVAN (Butte, Montana)
“T have read ‘Celtic Moods and Memories’ by the late Joe McGarrity, and
I think it is a fitting tribute to that great, patriotic soul. In the days when the
LR.A. were fighting for the Cause he loved so well, we had an urgent call for
help and no funds to meet it, Joe was the man in the ‘Bearna Baogail’.”
J. C. WALSH (Secretary-General, American-Irish Historical Society)
“I knew Joe McGarrity loved good books, but am frankly surprised to
learn that he cultivated the gift of writing to the extent that some of his verses
prove. Some of them that have to do with persons I knew reflect the feclings
I have heard him express. But he, more than any man I knew, kept a padlock
on his lips, and it seems to me that he opened his heart in these writings in
the night. He had some qualities that marked him out from anyone else I
ever met, and that made his friendship an honor. These are mirrored here.
His Moods and Memories are a precious souvenir of his rock-ribbed personality.
I am glad to have them.” :
JOHN STANTON (Cleveland)
“Reading ‘Celtic Moods and Memories’ reflects the greatness of the author,
Joe McGarrity. This beatiful edition only brings to mind the sterling and ex-
tremely generous qualities of a man who gave so much for the freedom of
his country.”