Ogden Daily Standard | 1909-03-18 | Page 6 | Wallace and Mrs. Hemans

VVallace and Mrs. Hemani. In connection with tho movement for commemorating tho birthplace of Sir William Wallace, it is interesting to recall the fact that perhaps the best poem on Scotland's hero was written by an Englishwoman. In 1819 & patri otic Scotsman offered a prize of 50 for the best poem on the subject of the Illustrious patriot inviting Bruce to tho Scottish throne. The prlzo was awarded to Felicia Hemans, whore star was then slowly rising in the firmament. Glasgow News.