The Celtic magazine. A monthly periodical devoted to the literature ...

_OPIK'IOJSrSOF THE ]?ItESS."... Thia excellent little Magazine, . . . The articles are short, characteristicand interesting."— G?asr/oio Herald, Aug. 5, 1876."Every Scotchmen and scientific enquirer into language, early literature, and antiquitiesmust wish it success. . , . If that [Professor Blackie's translation of 'MairiLaghach'Jis a typical specimen, it is calculated to revolutionize the ordinary idea ofGaelic Poetry. The lines are so erotic as to savour of the Persian rather than of thecold North." Edinhurgh Daily Review." The Celtic Magazine is clever—and Scotch."—ft(n,"This admirable little Magazine . . . cannot fail to do good. . . . Suchablftpublications as the one before us must prove invaluable. It will tend to popularize CelticLiterature and Traditions. There are many interesting papers in it, and we mostheartily recommend it to all Scotchmen, and to those who take an interest in CelticLiterature, Tradition, and Superstition."— TAe Shrewshury Journal," There is here made an admirable beginning of the work, and the subjects cannotfail to be of prodigious interest to intelligent Gaels desirous of being informed as to the. . Altogether the workLanguage, Tradition, Legends, and Poetry of the Celt. .promises to win, as it deserves, a very extensive circulation, which its variety andexcellence of contents deserve." Greenock Advertiser."The fii-st number of this new candidate for public favour is now before us, and bythis time thousands of readers have, or ought to have, welcomed it right heartily. . . ,It may yet be the medium of laying before the reading public valuable information onSociil, Philological, and Literary topics. . . . The aims and objects of its editorshave our thorough sympathy."— G'reenoci- Telegraph,"No. IV. quite maintains the position secured by its predecessors." Ibid." Gratitude is due to the conductors of the Celtic Magazinetov this month." Ihid.,July 8, 1870." This increasingly popular journal."— /6itZ."... The excellent little Magazine. . . . By any one having a regard forthe old culture of the G^el, the Celtic Magazine will be found very interesting, and weheartily wish the publication a long and successful career." The Nation, Dublin,Llay 20, 1876."Its healthy appearance is a pretty good sign that lovers of the Celtic characterand literature are appreciating the efforts to establish a thorough characteristic Magazine.The past five parts have contained interesting articles in prose and verse, Celtic and'EngMah.''—Newcastle Chronicle, April 8, 1876." The Celtic Magazine comes this month radiant in a new dress, which is as appropriateas it is tasteful. Its contents are varied and fully up to the mark. . . . Allthe articles are very interesting.— /tit/., June, 1876." It is well conducted, and should meet the approval of every Highlander possessedof a spark of patriotism. We are glad to see such a vigorous monthly issuing from themetropolis of the Highlands."— itii/i Herald, June 24, 1876."Things are really looking up with our Celtic brethren. The latest novelty is aCeltic Magazine devoted to the Literature, History, and Traditions of the Celt. Literarycontributions are promised by many influential and well known writers to its pages,which should serve to give it a standing among its many competitors. . . . There isno doubt the Magazine will supply a want, and meet success in its own particular field."Jbandee Advertiser." The second number of this tastefully got up periodical sliows a very decided andgratifying improvement on the first number." Ibid., Nov. 24, 1875."This Magazine (No. VI.) continubs to be capitally conducted, and the promoterscan with confidence refer to the general excellence of the contributors as am])lc justificati