The above poem is printed with permission of Richard B.Bradley who is researching his family tree. This throws up the question did Antrim back in the 1820's have a 'Queen of Antrim Town' pagent?

Matchless praise - on thy Soaring Wings - - - - Impart her name whose Fame a Kelly Sings -- - - Sweet is the maid both Beautiful and Gay -- - - - Sweet as the Primrose in the month of May -----

Fairest of Maidens Pride of every Eve- --- - - Angelic Dame who's fame shall never die - - - - -- Nature has framed thee with utmost care- - - - - -- - Not Beleiving herself so Beautiful and Fair - - - -- Youth, Wit and Beauty in her face combine -- - - --

Kind Heaven Protect this Favourite of Thine - Expressive sweetness in her face behold -- - - - - -- Like Persian Marble set in Indian Gold -- - - - - - Look for the Fair whom all the graces Crown -- - -- You'll nominate her Queen of Antrim Town.

Written by C.Kelly. Antrim 3rd July 1826.