[1] To my uncle Major General Robert Stanwix Robertson as a slight token of affection and of gratitude for literary sympathy.Some of the Verses appear for the first time in print.
Miss Castilla is not a great poet, but she has produced some pretty little verses which with more attention to rhyme and metre she could improve upon.
"[2] A reviewer in The Australian Star begins with praise but then is careful in noting some deficiences in the poetry: "Ethel Castllla is here introduced as an Australian singer, and under a no less worthy sponsor than Rolf Boldrewood.
The sponsor says all that can be said in commendation of the maiden effort, and there will be no disposition amongst kindly critics to differ with him.
She may also, when touching such subjects, show a reverent, tender knowledge of childhood's grace, and an affectionate sympathy therewith.