The Gazette du lieu suivant : Montreal, Quebec, Canada • 7

THE GAZETTE," MONTREAL, WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY ISS1 PKMnnOKK VS. THBKR BIVKIM. THE CARNIVAL Second Day of the Gala Week. sltvwork. (Loud cheers.) The duties of your visitor are, as fur as I can ascertain, not of a very onerous character, but the fact that tho ollleo Is held by tho representutlvo of tho crown may, I think, bo regarded as a rccognl-lion that the work upon which you are engaged hero Is one not merely of provincial or colonial importance, but of the utmost moment to tho empire at largo.

(Cheers.) Now, gentlemen, 1 scarcely think that upon tho pre-sent occasion you will expect mo to unburden myself of my opinions cither with regard to university education In general or lothe pariteular educational work in which vou aro engaged hero. Nobody will, 1 Imagine, be found to question the oaormnus advantage which any country, and more particularly a young und ropldly growing country like yours, derives from the culture and Intellectual activity of which a great university Is the headquarters. (Hear, hear.) Of the work which Is being done by MoUlll University, I shall bo better able to Judge when I have had ampler opportunities of watching It. Thorn are, however, one or two points which have struck me and to which I may, without liildscrotlon, refer upon the present ocruslcm. I have, lu tho first place, observed with pleasure that tho facilities which you allord to your students aro rendered us widely accessible as possible to the youth of tho Ismilnloii.

It Is not In anyone's power to soy that university education hero Is tho privilege o. tho few or the wealhy. In this respect you resemble not so much our old English uiilvorsllles, which have at a comparallvely recent date realized the national responsibilities which belong to thorn, as those udmtrablo Hcoteh universities which from their accessibility to all classes of students have given to the Heolch character much of that distinctive force which has enabled Hcotchmon to push their way Into the first rank all over tho world, (tlieat cl'ioerlng.) The second point I have noticed Is the Judicious division and adjust incut of the courseH of study oiien lo the studenlM of your university. The objector those who have framed your curriculum upiieurs to have been to render II us comprehensive and as clastic as possible. I sue that you have tiHin the ono hand your faculty of applied science, including all the different branches of engineering und chemistry, your faculty of law, und last, few picture which I brought hereof, the disposal of the President of tholtnynl Academy lor exhibition lu London, and to this oxtont at all events I believe my appointment has boon most popular In the old country, It was with much satisfaction that I accepted the office of natron which you went good enough to place within my reach.

I am well aware of the interest taken In the affairs of the association by my predecessors, and not least by the royal fin I who was Lord lirno's consort and who was herself an artist In the truest sense of the word. Ird Lorno'ii services to Canadian art oro so well known to you that I need not remind you of them. Isil me, however, suy in passing how much I was struck by his wisdom In stipulating ut the lime of the foundation of the ltoyul Canadian Academy of Arts that no attempt should ho made to Inter, fere with those local art ossoclallonB which were already In existence, and which I am glad to believe are working usefully by the side of It You have referred to the difficulties with which tho study of tho tine arts must be attended in a young country. Those (11 Itlcil I tics aro obvious and Inevitable. Men are too busy, lis) much oocuplod with tho pursuits of their dally life to fay much attention to art.

There enn In a young country ho long PHtubllnhnl national art schools collections. There must again probably ut first bo a relatively much smaller number of persons in position to extend to tho arts that practical patronage, wll bout which tho profession of an artist cannot lie expected to attract many followers, All these are, however, difficulties which will tend to disappear as the country advances along the path of progress which it Is travelling with so much rapidity, and I am glad to learn from you that you aro alilu to roiKirt that your efforts have been attended with success and tlnit the prospects sound and onliglitcncd art culture ure far from discouraging. The munllleenco of one of your citizens has enabled you to start on your career with very considerable advantages, and Is not tnr easonable to expect that the splendid example which he has set may bo followed, even at a distance, by others. The City of Montreal has, I am glad to say, been conspicuous for the success of tho exhibitions held within it, and I shall hope, during my stay In Canada, to enjoy many opportunities of observ gold modal; 2nd, W. Kerr, M.8.S., min.

4 sec, silver medal. Klglit hundred and eighty yards, grevfa, uniform. Six entries 1st, W. B. Swain.

M.S.S., 3 min. 9 gold modal; 2nd, Monckton, St. George S.S. Club, 3 min. 14 silver medal.

Four hundred and forty yards, three entries 1st, T. Moffat, M.S.S., min. 18 se gold medal 2nd, A. O. Gardner, M.S.

8., tuin, 20 sec, silver medal. Policeman's race, 440 yards, 1st, N. Lali-bcrte; 2nd 8. Ouyon. Two hundred and twenty yards (uniform), six entries It.

Thomson, Emerald 8. S. Club, 20-0 gold medal; 2nd, A. K. McNaughton, 20-7 silver medal.

Boys' race, 440 yards, seven entries 1st, A. Rodden, 1 min. 30 gold medal 2nd W. J. Klliott, 1 min.

S5 silver medal. One hundred and twenty yards hurdle race (in heats), 1st prize gold medal, 2nd prize silver medal First heat won by W. U. Thompson, Emerald S.S. Club, 23 sec; 2nd heat won by W.

It. Thompson, 24 3rd heat for second place won by G.1L Wmsls. At the conclusion of the were presented by the judges to the successful competitors. TR0TTTH0. Tho throe doys' trotting race at the Montreal llriving Park, Point St.

Charles, for Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, opened today under rather unfavourable auspices, as the track was covered with a species of snow, sand and sleet, which made tho track exceedingly heavy. There was, however, a good attendance, considering the unpleasant state of the weather. Two races took place, the following being the entries No. 1 nwe, 8.30 class, for purse of $no. MeCrca, Champlaln, eh White Oak.

Nelson Ijitremore, Chuzy, bay Itsi Jim Howard, Malone, bay Iieeelver KB Wright, Itlue Honnets, red Jennie Horan, I'lctou, (int. Fuller; Frank Terry, br White Kyo. No. 2, class, for pursn of II Harret, Cornwall, br Iiaisy John Mori-son, Lowell, bay John Morlson Thompson, Cornwall, Clara WHMcGowan, Cornwall, Cornwall Maid: Church, (iananoipio, Church lioy Horan, Plcton, Ont, bay P.uy George Langevln A O'Connor, bay Pai nell Dan Isuinelly, Montreal, grev Maria 1) li Itounine, hav Kim? besides tha four-in-hands, seven double teams aud 27 single sleighs, the party comprising hotween 150 nnd 170 gentlemen. After circling Dominion Square tho pttrtv proceeded via 1'eel, Ht.

Catherine, St. Penis, Notre Damn, Place St. James. Victoria Square, Hodogondo, Jiivivor Hull Hill, Phillips Square, Union Avenue, Shcrhrooko and St. Lawrence Main streets to l'oloqtiin's.

Tho turn-out atttracted a grout deal of attention on tho routu from numerous spectator's. Arrived at Pcloqtiin'n tho party sat down to a sumptuous lunch, which having been dono full jus tho contractors re-entered their sleighs and took the rood to Lumpkin', Hotel, Cote des Koigos, which was reached after a pleasant drivo, and here the dinner was served to tho members of tho arty, whoso appetites bad been considerably strengthened by tho bracing atmosphere. After tho good things had been partaken o(T, speeches liocamo tho order of tho day. Mr. P.

C. Wand, president of the association, occupied tho chair, and one hundred and fifty wero present. After tho Msiuil loyal tottsts hud been duly honoured tho President of tho United States was proposed and responded to by United States Coiistil-Geiioral Stearns. Tho toasts of "The Governor-General," "Tlio Contractors' Interest," Sister Associations," "Our Guests," "Mayor nnd Ooriortttion," and several others having all been duly honoured and responded to in fitting terms, tho party again took to the sleighs on their homeward trip, and after a pleasant drive arrived in the city shortly before 7 o'clock, all pleased with tho afternoon's enjoyment, which, despite the mild state of the weather, was of most pleasant nature. THE HOCKEY MATCHE3.

WANIIE1IKIIS VS. CRYSTAL. Teams from the abovo clubs faced each other this afternoon on the open rink on McGill College grounds. The unfavourable weather all morning made the ice anything but good for hockey playing. However, though Micro was a slight drizzle of rain coming down at tho hour ol beginning play, both tenuis pluekily showed up.

The following are the names of Ihe WANIIKIiKHH. Goir, Captain and Goal. Kohl, Point, A bbolt, Centre. HALIFAX VS. HAMILTON TII1STLR.

II Kldler, fJ Korner, II Murray, I'ggatt, A I' lts. Hurvlo, It Illaiu, skip) 1" 20 Majority for Thistle 10. rKKIKIUL'TON, N.U., VS. ORANITH, TOHOXTO. Dlbhler, Itronson, Ht'Kuttcr GooMussen, II Nell, Matthuws.

II Allan (skip) 0. Dalton (skip) 111. Majority fur Grunltc 7. THISTLE, HT. JOHN, N.P., vf.

LINDHAY. Matthlo, ti Edwards, Wm teller, McMurtry. Neilher tho scores nr tho names of the Ht. John men could he ascertained. MILWAUKEE VS.

LINDSAY. A Iloardmun, A Mandonoll, Adams, Mclennan, WCurrlc, Hall, llryden (skip) 10. Klavello (nklp) 13. Majority for Lindsay At half-past three, whilo this competition was iu progress, tho Govcrnor-Uonerul, accompanied by Lady Luusdowno, Lord and Lady Melgmid, Lady i'lorcnco Anson and Mr. Ktrenttield, A.

D.C, arrived at tho rink, und were received by MesBrs. Stevenson nnd llutcliisoiijCliainnan and secretary of tho curl-ing commilteu, who condiKtcd them over tho rink. Tho curlers left their game and formed up on each side of the passage in Hie centre and formed an arch with their brooms, under which the viceregal party passed, amid such rounds of cheering as only curlers can give. Lieut. -Col- Stevenson then read tho following address To His Kreellenry the Most Keith Petty Flttmanriee, Marquis of l.amlsdowne, llouemur-General of Canada, May it Yocit EXcki.lkxcy, The Curling Committee In connection with tho Winter Carnival, most respectfully lo Your Excellency a hearty welcome lo the curling bonspcll on this your first visit to the City in Montreal.

As truu curlers and loyal sublets of Her Most Gracious Majesty tiuecn ictoria, we gladly li ill Your Excellency's appointment as Her Majesty's representative in this Die minion. In com in. iu with our brother curlers throughout Canada, wo entertain a deep sense of gratitude Inward your Excellency lor the substantial Interest, which, like your predecessors, you have since your arrival taken In the noble game oi' curling, und we sincerely and 1 1 list that your Excellency, laying aside for a limn the calking cares or stub', may frequently find opportunity to parllelpate actively In thn pleasures of Ibis heallhlul und exhillral lug game, which has drawn together such a larg coicourse of enthusiastic curlers not only from Cau uta but also from the United States. It, limy be lnle resting to your Excellency lo know that tic representatives ot many of the clubs competing have come from placs very fur distant from Montreal, extending from HI. John, N.H., and I'lctou, H.

In Ihu East, to Milwaukee, In the West, and to Patterson, N. lu the Health. In conclusion, we desire to express, not only for yourself, but also for Ijtdy Lstisdowne (who has so kindly graced Ihu Carnival with her presence) our fervent wishes hut your administration In Canada may be produelive of the greatest happiness to your Excellencies, lielng fully contldeiit tiiat It will be attended with Pembroke WJ Douglas, Kd Clark, Thru Rivers. I Brunello, MoDougall, HO Miller, rt marvel, Ibibt Mussel (sltlpr-U A Burn (sklp)-S6 11 Kenning, Mayor Boaltio, I'entlund, HJomleson, BJlernan, Jus Htowart (sklpl-m 1' Vonusso (kip)-18 46 11 Mnlnrltv for Pembroke, 5. HTONE PLAYING CLUBS.

WAVHKLY (OOBOUItU) VS. HALIFAX. Witverlj. Halifax Punshon, II II Fiddler, John Jeffrey, Jos Henderson, Norrls, EAMcNochtan Weir (sklp)-20 (skip) 14 tt It Pringlo, Hugh Murray, PMcCullum, ACItoss, John Greenwood, Hlulr, I Hiillsbury (skip) 28 A Hullli (sklp)-lO 41) 'ii Majority ror Wuvorly, 22. IIHOCKVILLH VS.

TIIIMTI.B, HT. If.IL Ilrockville. Thistle. Downey, TT Han Ing, Smart, Alex MeAuley, A II Crulksbank, A Johnston (skip) Thompson (skip) 18 It Woods, Kros Dennis, II Homo, W.I Simpson, Hhaw, Williamson (skip) 10lt A Courtney (skip) 23 Itil 41 Majority for Tlilstlo-2. OKANITB, TOllONTO, VS.

MI l.W Toronto made default. l.INIMAV VS. KICItMOJtn. IAndsny, Itiehmnnd. A Maclonneli; Rattray, Meljcnnali, Jackson, Fllall, A Stewart, It Klavello (skip) SUV Patterson (skip) 5 Mat hie, l'armelee, Edwards, Ward, VV Medler, IV isiewari, Mc.Miirtry (skip) 37 Hmlth (skip) (is Majority for Lindsay (II.

OUONTOV.S. NKW C. LKIION I AN, Piorotr, N.H. Toronto. llargreavo Christ io Kussell Capt Perry (skip) Henderson DM Keith Wright McGaw (sklp)-Hl 1'iciou.

Patterson Turner Sutherland I) MeDonalil (sklpl iil Dawson Grant. Davles Jas Gorstou (skip) It) 4(1 Majority for I'lctou, 1. TUB A lunch was provided in St. Ann's Hall, corner of Ottawa and Young streets, to which all the curlers and their friends wore invited by the Curling Committee. Over 400 hungry curlers uvailed themselves of the invitation, and they all did due justice to the good things provided for their universal edilieation.

The hall was gaily hung with festoons of ever-greens, from which flags were suspended, while on the walls were appropriate quotations from Hums and other Scottish writers. At the head ol' the hull was a large motto with the inscription. "Welcome. We're brithers a' At the conclmion Col. Stevenson called the assembly to order, mid in the name of the Montreal curlers gave them a hearty welcome.

Many of them had come a long distance, and they were delighted to see them. They would have the Governor-General with them that afternoon, and would present to him a short address. They had also with them a gentleman who had dono a great deal for curling in the States, viz. Mr. Uobert Gordon, tiie ex-president of the International Club of America, who had given a medal for an international competition.

He would request them to meet afterward to lix the conditions. TUB BISIil.K KINK COMPETITION commenced ut two o'chs most of the clubs playing ut the Hour sle ds, hut lieforo they were finished darkness come on and several of the clubs agreed to finish the mutches in tin; uptown rinks, while others postponed them till to-morrow. The following arc the ret in lis so far as could got IKON PLAYING CM71W. HIlKltlUtOOKE VS. It Tomllnson, WS Itcnnitt, .1 Sliuler, 11 Dean, It Morklll, A lirodto, While, skip fl.

l.rodle, skip 17. Majority for Quebec s. MONTllKAL VS. MISSISSIPPI, A I.MONT K. SSmvtlie, It Cis-hraile, WAhlsttt, Hunter, A Itidd -II, 1' Young, II Haswell, ekii 17.

Willougliby.slilp Majority lor Moutreul 1J. MONTKKAI. CALKIIUNIA VS. OTTAWA. A Johnston, A It Korgie, A Craig, Wallls, It Klce, .1 Manuel, llutcliisain-(sklp) 16 Kussell (skip) 10 Majority lor Caledonia u.

TIIIIKK RIV'KltS VS. PKHlmOKP. Ilrunelle, Ed Clarke. 1' MeDougall, WJ Douglass, PN-Muriel, KC A Burn, (skip) 10 Kobt Kussell (skip) 1 tf Majority lor I'jmbroke 0. MONTUEAL T1IISTLK VS.

KK.VKHF.W. Jamiis Ileid, Robert Jam leson, Ksdlille. Kobert I'lleli, EE Craig, David Auth, A Mitchell (skip) 13. DO'liricn (skip) 14. Majority for Thistle 3.

MONTItKALCALKUO.NIA V.S. I'EnTIt-Ul'OS-TAV. It Elndlay, Walker, GeoCiMik, Campbell, Koliertwin, Montgomery, Wilson sklp-25. Jl layior (skip) tie. Majority for Caledonian 13.

MONTKEAL VS. PEMHKOKF- Sniytbe, Kenning, AliKenwlck, ueaine, KCole, HJaniieson, .1 Eenwlek(sklp) 1 1 HU-warl (skip) Majority ror Montreal THKF.K (ALMONTE). Hannon, Crawford, I'entland, rorgie, KKh rnan, Melssl, Vanasse (skip). Klddeii (skip). This game will be finished this moruiug.

OTTAWA. Jas Williamson, II Thompson, It It MclJugull, vr -n niicuisiiit A Patterson, V. Hrotu A Uudden (iklp) 19 Hutchison is Majority for Montreal ST. JOUX3, P.O., VS. QfEBEC.

Wright, Plilllls, A Hlssciie, Toheld, AT Johnston, aiaegay, Kliooid (skip) 11 bewcll (skip) 4 Majority fisr MONTKKAL TU ISTLE VH. PERTII-UPOX-TAT. Stewart, Kennedy, Greenshields, Allan, Alexander, It Drummond, Kay (sklpv 11. li Grant (skip) 8. MujJniy ior ruisiie MONTREAL CALEDOXf A VS.

SEXl'BEW. If Boon, Jas Stewart, Wilson, Jas Craig, i Allan, 1' jie-Fiu, Wilson (skip) 19. Jas Ward (sklpp-12. Majority for Caledrnia HTGXE PLAYING CLCE ILWACKEK V. BaoCVIU.E.

Hmlth, BR Woods, I-aurie, Dennis, wiinpson, A M.ddlemas Wilkinson (skip) XI t'ALKIIOSlA, riCTOU, Vs. OSIIAWA, MeKcnna, Dingle, Grant, Gould, Davis, A ket, Jn Eorston fklp IHnvle 'klp) 1 games nt aiao sen unnuisnm. li al5D TA TOBOXTO. Wail. Hen.lerin.

GWParmslee, I. Kirch'sfcr, i'. j'-sjveim, Hntiih Russell (skip) 19 atafjnty lor iuromo s. X. BL, VS.

ORAXITE, leH-lNTO. Itrorslsrm. II Ku.ter, M.iwn, i Neil, Ma-lhcsrs. II Allan Mtir- IM.Ha (skipf1 Majority for Granite 7. PATtRSOX.

S. I. VS. KATEBLT, COBOURIJ. Paserson made -fa-ilt- BICBOXD TOKOXT.

leent, rr lls.rira.es, Jar tti, 1 Wnsni, A SevvL Mrtiiw. I'atteram, fsr-l "i Perry, C-Pr-13 Mmptnlf fcsr tjiou ia KlLWACRCEC VS. UXhAAT. Hoardravi, A Msr-a-snai-i, A boas Mclennan, tV rneri-. HL Jsk'p: 1 klpr I i jtajontj Msr sjnosay HONORING THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL.

Tha Curling Bonspiel Auspiciously Inauguratedi THE HUNT CLUB BALL. Ths Cwitraotori Driva and Dinner. The Ho3k7 Matchei-Trottinj Eom at tie Driving Park The Snowshoe Baoet Skating Bacei and Gamos The Queen's Hall Concert-Viceregal Movement Carnival Notei-To-day' Programme, etc. The weather is so importnut an cle-uient for consideration in connection with the Carnival that we may be pardoned a primary illusion to it. Yesterday the bright prospects with which the opening day was fraught were not fulfilled, ami the bright, sunny and bracing air was unfortunately changed for a dull, leaden atmosphere, with drizzling sleet, which, bad the enthusiasm been less than is happily the case, would have dampened oue's ardour considerably.

Despite the weather, and it was not propitious, it must bo confessed, the day's programme was carried out, and seemingly enjoyed by participants and spectators alike. Our American visitors were more at home in yesterday' weather than in that of were not to be robbed of the anticipated sight-seeing by rain, consequently the foreign element was largely represented at the various events of the day. To-day, it is to be hoped, the fates will.deal more kindly and that bright sun and blue sky overhaul will greet the crowning day of the Carnival. HOKOUBING THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL. His Excellency the Governor-General was the recipient of no less than three addresses yesterday one from the Art Association, another from McGill University and a third from the curlers.

THE AUDUESS FROM THK ART ASSOCIATION. The members of the Art Association assembled at the Windsor Hotel shortly after eleven o'clock yesterday morning for the purpose of presenting the Association's address to His Excellency the Governor-General. Among those present were the President, the Hon. Justice Mackay the Vice-President, llev. Canon Norman the Treasurer, Mr.

It. W. Shepherd, Mr. J. I).

Steele, Mr. John Popham, Mr. F. Woferstan Thomas, Mr. D.

A. P. Watt and Mr. Kussell Stephenson. The Hon.

Justice Mackay read the address, which was as follows To His Ereelleney the Most Honourable Henrv Charles Keith Petty Fitzmauriee, Marquis of Jxiusdowne, in the Co until of Homerset, Earl of Wycombe of Chip ping Wycombe, in the County of Mucks, Viscount Cain and Calnstonein the Count) of Wilts, and Istrd Wycombe, Baron of Chippinq Wicombc. in the County of Buck). in the peerage of Great Britain Earl of Kerry and Karl of Hhelburne, Viscount Clanmaurice and Fitzmauriee, Baron of Kerru. Lixnaw ana Uunkerron, in the Peerage of Ireland Governor-General of Canada and Vlce-Admirai or trie same. May it please Your Excellency: On behalf of the Art Assielat Ion of Mont real, we desire to express oar sincere thanks to Your Excellency for your ready and gracious consent to accept the office of patron or the association.

We ben leave to ofl.r you a hearty welcome on the occasion of your tirst visit to this, one of the most Imporlunl cities in the Dominion ol Canada. Iu a country which may oe said to io still In Its infancy, art cannot be expected to have made great progress, or to have attained very remarkable excellence. We nevertheless con ceive that In this and other cities of our Dominion the theory and practice of art have. within the last few years, made decided ad vances, and that the prospects ol the dirgml nation ol sound and enlightened art culture are very tar from discouraging attribute muen of the advance that has been made in this directlou to the kind and fos tering Interest taken in our welfare by the two distinguished noblemen who Immediately preceded Your Kxcelieney in the high olllee which you now holiL Moreover, Her Itoyal Highness the Princess Douisewas formally present ut the opening of our gallery, and to use the late Governor-General's own words, was with us heart and soul" in our work, Irom the very out-set. Your well-known love for the fine art.

a characteristic also of some of your ancestors, as well as the fact of your being the posacssor of one of the world's famous private collections of paintings and statuary, assure us that you win bestow on us the same warm and active sympathy generously accorded by your pre-tieeensors. and that under your patronage the association will extend its alms, and gain a firmer and higher position in the estimation of ine pun lie. Our building and collection of works of art owe their existence in a great measure to a munificent citizen of Montreal, who bequeathed nioney, picture, bronzes and the ground ou wtiicta the building stands. The only eorwiitlon which he exacted was that the sum whleh he bequeathed should be Increased by contributions lrom I be citizen of Montreal, and that th building should beerecled wubin a given time. His name will ever hedeservedly held in grateful esteem.

The collection of works of art thug bequeathed forms no unwtirthy nucleus of a public picture gallery, and was mainly the result of his own personal research in different schools of painting. Our -Art oallerv was formally opened on May 2tb, by Ills Kxcelieney the Maruls of iirne. ai mat time ine association was our dened with a debt which was the Inevllale result ol the erection of the building within the time specified by the lounger's will, and general financial depression was prevailing throughout the country. We are happy at present to announce thai tiie aawiciaiion is free from the incubus of debt, that Its membership has Increased, ami that year by year fresh works of art are being added toour collection. Material progress and the amassing of wealth are ever the aim at times, even uncuusriously, of a yooxhful community.

We therefore feet that the "aurt fames" nsed supplementing and in part correcting by a refining Interest In what is beautiful arid artistic, and that In labouring to promote in our country a love for art in lis best and purest forms, wa are achieving result which will benefit the or. sent generation, will afford them IcgitimaUsI peaur ana win eoocau; ano cultivate the taste of those who may come after as. profound respect to Your Excellency, as the represemattve of Her Gracious Majesty, as well as In your personal capaciiy. siei wit strong (Wire that your riudence in I'tiwU may tie fraught with benefit to the Is-iminbm, with satisfaction to yourself and I lie b-on of b-ai and bsppincss to Your Exceileney, to the Marcbioot of Issasdowne and your laai.iy. We beg to remain.

Your Exeeisezscy sfaithfal servants, K. vxT, ITesblefit. ft W. KoKMASt, Vics-pp-saoeot M. F.soi.ish, Ilia rejslicii as 11 sTrcat picanre tolnms: thst ImAnAwri- tiwn of io rem! sa-MiM have given me a racial welcome npon wiy Brst vimi to the city.

Tac moTcmcnt won which the avsMs iaGow teniiatf I-oor wnich has my srarmcst sysn-aathii. Were 1 to withboM ibcm I Www I ono. I fail to rccsn visa-els' th sovcr- whose commission I hss toe honnar ut awl. sm who buss tbmamnat Iter reirn si warm interest im si li-M esun-iu tbcpnc oi lb Sne arts My ova acrsrsnal prc icarl me in the ssw pectiosj, ior 1 lav- lived i mv lis sswiits psrnr-s an4 fossf ih-ir coanionb asost AHigii-mi. r-m- of i-m I hv are suh me anst I knd tlust my lassl kom- Is bsk ta lc attractive from ih tact that tfrT.

sfvl rfewactirirnfsrli a isl yaoMs. hav to wiuay iu I am -iirbicsl to sjsrrnbf manner is wham manyo? my i ri al Government H-is swttc la-v sr-v-ks. rasps it may s-s s- of pHe in tii ynsi thai my snm to tlsc ortW or cwr7Tr-ca-rl of Cavavla fc-s clcrresl a srry cwetsi Vrafiic svf vsms-r aaosi litiijcu asssw tnr tt has mtH aucr use waoae ssl my eeUertna easptias Us no or of It of I fn in J. but certainly not least, your meuicai laeiiuy, Willi lis anil students, which has earned for llsell'a well-deserved and extended reputation. (U)iid cheers.) You have, on the other liniid your arts lucuny iciieorsj, in wnieu observe that, tho advanced student is Mowed to substitute for the study of classics, in bis final courso one of several groups of studies, such as literature, or natural or iiiauicmai leal or inorai science, one you allow this amount of divergence 111 the final stageof Hie university course, you are careful loHliiuilalelhat the student shall, during his earlier stages, have given satisfactory evi dence or a sulllelent amount ot pioueiency in that general culture which should be the essential charaetci'lstle of an art degree.

(Cheer ing.) A university like yours should aim at being soincUilnit more than either a mere collection of technical schools or a place I'm' the study of deail languages, and It appears to mil that you have been succossiin in avoiding hoi li these' extreme. The Ihlrd (Hilnl that I have remarked Is this that yon have realized that the duties it, belongs to you to undertake are lie tii. txi.itiiM Hit, Hell bv the ff ill walls of vour colleg.i buildings, but that Its liillii uica should raillato Irom It over as wine an area as possible, quickening and enlightening all whom it reaches. (Applause.) 1 find the evidence of this In the maintenance of your admirable normal In your connect Ion with lh" colleges iilllliatcd to you, and in your school examinations, wnieii i am nuppy to observe aro open to students of both sexes. Ily these means you are bringing un der the Influence of Metllll University a number of nel sons very far lu excess of those who are actually studying within those premises.

(Cheers.) one word more and 1 have done. It Is, 1 think, iiuossiino ior anyone to ruiiu iiu: records of the college without being struck by lis ind btcdness to the generosity of those of your citizens who, from the time of Us first foundation up to the present, have liberally contributed to its endowment. (Applause.) The nunii'S of Mcliill, of Molson.oi ol (Ireenshlelds, and of Kcdputh will ever be honoured here. (Immense cheering.) it Is onool the healthiest symptoms oi your puonc life that those who have scared in the prosperity of the Dominion aro alwavs ready to assist in institutions of public utility. I have no doubt that as time giHis on, Hildas your coun try increases, as II, must, In material wealth, the gfjod example of these benefactors will be largely followed.

The field is still open, for I understand that these buildings, commodious and substantial as they are, arc dailv becoming too restricted lor the numbers wiio flcs'k to them. (Applause.) I cannot close these observations without ex pressing my regret that I should nave paid my first visit to Mcliill University in the uhsence of your distinguished principal. (( heeii I trust, as wa all do, that his well-earned holiday will bring him back to us refreshed for a renewal of tho exertions which have won so much honour for himself and the body to which he belongs. (lud applause.) now only remains for me to thank you cordially for the welcome which you have given to us, and to express mv eonlldence that the career of Hie imlversllv will be us distinguished and useful in the future as It has been lu the past, (lv.id applause.) I beg to thank you very hear'ily lor your kind reference lo Lady Lansdowne. (Tremendous applause.) It has given her great pleasure to lit here to-day, and I am sure that her tirst Introduction to Canadian undergraduates will boaiuongst the pleasantcst memories she will carry away from this country.

I thank you very cordially for the manner lu which I have been received hero lo-duy. (lireul cheering.) While the members of convocation were being presented to Lord and Lady Lans- downc, the studeuis joined in singing "ror he's a jolly giod fellow and a McGill chorus, and again sang the National An them as the viceregal party passed out of the hall. Some time was spent iu viewing the library, alter which their Excellencies departed, amidst three rousing cheers from the students. THE CURLING BONSPIEL. The curling bonspiel, by no means an insignificant feature ot carnival programme, opened yesterday morning in the St.

Gabriel Hour sheds, Ottawa street, which were gaily decorated with evergreens und flags, of all descriptions. A festoon of sliav-ings hung over the entrance added much to the general cilcct. On account of the miser. able weather the ice was "no that gleg" but the besoms were plied incessantly and the Ice was kept clear. There were rinks present representing 'curling clubs all the way from Milwaukee to Halifax, N.h., and from the purity of their dialect and the enthusiasm with which they entered into the game one would hardlv ladieve he wa4 elsewhere than in Scotland, the birthplace of the sport, for though thev were hardly so demonstrative or so noisy as their brither Scots, they were quite as kceu curlers.

Till DOL-BLK BlXg COWPITITIOXS Commenced at half-past nine o'clock in the tuorniug, tho clubs with one or two exceptions playing on the rinks at the St. Gabriel flour sheds IRON PLAYING CLUBS. PKRTII-l'POS-TAT VS. HOKTBEAL. Perth.

U'Mlrenl. Campbell. Rain, Walker, II as well. Win Montgomery Cole, Henry Taylor A Uudden (skip) 19 Kennedy, Wm Abbott, Allan, renwica. It lirmninon I It Tyre.

II Grant (skip) 17 A 1'atteraon (skip) 32 Majority for mires' 3. Aruprbir Club a bya. tcsniw vs. HosratAb Ttnma Acsrear. Thistle.

Jas Mlewsrt, Ktewart, Jss Clark, It JS'ite-wrri. in It Alrth (sk'U 1 Alex MilchelMskip) swS Ifcili" Klrke, Ti Alexander, j.m Kav. I (sklpi IO I Itrosh tsklp) 53 Montreal Thistle 17. OTTAWA VV MOXTKEALCALEOONIA. Olfaura.

Csledonit. i II Thomson, II It-rm, llu'-cuisoo. It (' si Allan. Wilson (siip) 1. Forg-, A J-intim, Ji A KCraii, Ititssusrl.

4 iuuseii (siip 11 Hatch: a (klp) i SI Msywity fir CsleJ aia 1. sittpri (al )Xi) vs. crtsso. Missinippt. J.

r-awotw. I-ai, Ji IteM'il. IfAfer A Stnsles. i ighbT (siipil BcJ Mpt-tl. 'omra, WtV.

llius. J.ihl Mark sr. Vaa Utipr-U tf ssri it MawS'T ror -K--c iV M.JuSSt, Vs. SBEKSBQOKE. KL Jo CI wi a a fatlt.

.1 .1 ing the work of your Canadian urtbits. Home them have made themselves a reputation extending beyond tho limits of the Dominion. congratulate you upon what you have beon able to do 1 cordially wish you success 111 your til ro efforts, und 1 trust that my connection with your country may afford me some opportunities of co-oK(iiitlie Willi you lu promoting the aitvuiieemeiii ot lie' II if arts. At the request of His Excellency the gentle men present wore then presented to turn unci Lady Lansdownu by the president of the association, and after a few minutes spent in conversation thev withdrew. AT MCUII.I, UNIVHHHITY.

Shortly nfier one o'clock in the afternoon His Kxcelieney and Lady Lausdowne, accompanied by Lord and Lady Melgmid and Mr. Streatl'teld, A. D.C, arrived at tho William Molson Hall of McGill College, where they were to receive an address irom the University. The hall was tilled to overflowing by visitors and students, tho hitler standing in the centre of the room, and entertaining those present with college choruses. As tho distinguished visitots proceeded tip the hall the students tho National Anthem, the audience joining in heartily.

Their Excellencies were received by members ot convocation their robes, among whom were the following: The Hon. Senator Furrier, Mr. John H. H. Molson, the Hon.

Justice Torrance, M.A., B.C.L the Hon. Sir Francis Uiinks, K.C.M.G., C.B., Mr. John Molson, the Hon. Justice Mackav, Mr. Robert A.

llamsav, M.A., B.C.L., Mr. William C. Mc Donald, Mr. Hugh McLennan, Mr. George Hague, Ven.

Archdeacon Leach, M.A., D.C. LL.D., Mr. Henry Aspinwall Howe, LL. Dr. Alexander Johnson, M.A., Rev.

Henrv Wilkes, M.A., D.D., LL.D., llev. J). H. MacViear, LL.D., Mr. W.

H. Kerr, Q.C., D. C. llev. J.

Clarke Murrav, LL.D., Prof. Henry T. Bovev, M.A., C.E., Prof. B. Harrington, B.A..

Ph. llev. John Jen kins, D.D., LL.D., Itev. Canon Henderson, M.A., Dr. W.

Osier, Prot C. H. McLeod, Ma. Dr. George Boss, M.A., Dr.

F. J. Shepherd, Mr. John S. Hall, li.A., B.C.L llev.

II. W. Norman, M.A., D.U.L., Mr. S. F.

Passmore. B. Mr. William C. llaynes, B.A., Mr.

James W. lirakenridge, B.C.L.. Professor Charles F. A. Markgraf, M.A., Professor D.

C. MeC'itum, M.D., Prof-P. J. Darev, M.A., ll.C'.L., Frof. Willium Gardner, 51.

Prof. CUarle.t E. Moyse, M.A., Dr. James Stewart, ltev. Daniel Coiis- sirat, Prof.

D. P. Pcnhallow, Mr. M. W.

lavlor, Dr. James MrGrcgor, M.A., Dr. S. P. Hooins.

M.A., Kev. Dr. Steven son, Rev. W. J.

Shaw, M.A., Itev. Prof. W. I. Shaw, llev.

A. J. Newnhain, M.A., Mr. H. 11.

Lvman, M.A., llev. Canon Kmpsou, M.A., Mr. II. S. C.

Bagg, Mr. W. D. Lighttall, B.C.L. Dr.

Thomas iN'ichnl, LL. B.C.L., Dr Rolwrt Godfrey, Dr. II. L. Mardonnell, B.A., Dr.

L. O. Thayer, Kev. W. J.

Dey, B.A., Mr. Thomas E. Cunningham, B.A., Mr. Carrie, B.A., Mr. II.

J. Hague. B.A., Mr. Archibald B.A., Mr. W.

It. Shearer, B.A., und Mr. W. McLca Walbank, B.A. Sc.

The Hon. auks Fkhhikh, as senior governor, read the address, wlticii was as follows To the Right Jlonnurahle and Afoul Noble the Mtrrtui of Jstnsdowne, Governor-General of Candida. May it plea.sk Voua Excellkncy We, the Governors, Principal and Fellows of the University of McGill College, are glad of tills opportunity to offer Vour Excellency a cordial welcome as the representative of our gracious Queen, and the gratification we feel in rendering this tribute of dutiful respect is enhanced bv the consideration that in approaching Vour Excellency we huve, at the same time, the honour and privilege ol welcoming also the official visitor of this university under Its royal charter. Vour Excellency's pn-decessors have evor evinced a lively interest In McGill University, and have regarded with favour Its efforts for the advancement of higher education in this country; and It mavcreute some additional interest in IU Is-half whn it is known that these efforts have been eminently successful, since, holding as it dis's the position of a central Institution. It tiHsexU-ndcd many of lis peculiar advantages to several scli'sils and colleges, theological and others, whieh have b-rcorne affiliated lo it, and some of these are Institutions that exert extensive Inlluence and have been found of gn at utility.

wencg leave to lender to Tour r.xeenency our cordial g'ssl wishes that the greuo-sl prosperity and piim may attend your administration of the amors ol this Ixmiluion, and our nraver that, wltb God's blessing, you rnav be enabled lo discharge the duties of yourexaitel offic? so as to secure the wells, re of all classes of the people, and lo allord a Just source of salla-tstion to yourself. We also lies; leave respectfully to offer our cordial g'ssl wishes for the weliare and happl- nessof the Marchioness oi iiii-rsriie aim your family. digued on ueuan Ol me trsrii'in. Jaski Kr.KKIFK, Governor. Hi Exccllencjr then replied as follows Mr.

asm Fri.uw or MciM.L L.nvesvsiTVc-in ret" greai kindness of lbs welcome yoa have given us. there in mr reasons wnicn rrnn-r me si-wnt toobtlul wliellier my vlcll Mdilll I'lll-verislty has been male at an aluigether moment. In the first place I ant re a' all nre that ahurrle.1 visit. In the midst of all Iheexriu-mcnUof the frssilval ahleh Is pne cecliiigou(sie, IsalUigetbcr n-sp-cilnl lo lie disiinguish-il IssJy slucb bas tHMioonsI in- wan tin s. si rem.

1 was. nwcm, reiisim toa-ave M-mtrral wit boot roinr Ibrouh, at any rae, th fst an InirislticiMm to the university of which, by virtue sT inr orrW. I hare thehooonr lobe vl-ltor. A viofw who did not visit show an amount of Irnl Iter, ence It bis niilversltv clients which 1 cer. laintjr do not fed.

tlsn4 appla'ue.) Ito', sir, th-re Is anotner rss.si wlii-b make me d'sihtful whether the lime of my bas he a well rh'vsen. Voor miiels must Just re rm be occnpieit otherwise than by the kindly thonh'slo which yon have given ei-prrwsa In ymradtnsw. Within the lat few days ih news has reschsj as st the sWsfhisT one who has le-n not oalr a cmienl friend of the nnivcrsity and a member of its governing body c-srthc I- ihirty- wo years, Iril who ss-si at be i his ttea'h iitc high office of rcsSiVotoflhc Royal rVsrieiy I be Advanc men! of learning ant tA ranrilor of the nnl-vcrsits'. A p-fbii lifeof nscialncss exlcn itn2 over more thas a half rwntnry. pnMie a i its 4 1 a character, but ail rret.

is, chsr- foily al with mnssrsm arsiity. will have es-T -I rp- I s.r a place ammg the w-w wci i sssw win mrcr mns- rrfl'-fo iy- Cl-ar, hear.) In this nnirTm-y he ia-re an trrcsjsrsVe tos4 ansl an a 1 ir-Inr svfsory. Trrr invisa'ioTt, sir, was. however, one whrett I mwi I n-rt set IK aol- Iv-inf here. I ftrsre the greavst il' sisr in arc.

tv in yonr kindly wwlj-l 1 ihansi fens ktrihcm as ttt rw s'wisuls of a aerercMpi wns has awavs sb-'wv a warm interest In IhecaKssof htsrSer frceat sfsare- As the cs-orncM a- et -r est asi sssnsrs'sv isslosj in vosnt ant-v-rsif warenv. sfrl las asst ss sisat sin. wwing a grw as graU'wV- lo esse of tm owl wmvsrsities a' svsssc- fmss fTwafay w(h ait arc srti4 ta aa.ver- hyers, iirigliton, (ml. Mane Olive II Moisiy. stallion Fearnaught, Jr Hltchard, Cha.y, bay mare Lady Patsy.

The rae8 were entirely against the favour ites, Deceiver and Fearnaught, which were left behind in both the races, which might be iitly described as many of the horses breaking, and in the last race Jennie, though coining in first, was ruled out. The only incident worthy of record was the overturning of the driver of N. J. Fuller in the third heat of the 2.30 class, who, however, pirn kily picked himself up and continued the race. In the first heat of the third class there rere nine false starts, and as the patience of the spectators was becoming weariel the judges, Messrs.

ileaugrand, Nutter and Pre- vost, decided to give the word "go" when the occasion reasonably warranted them in doing so. The races were well contested, especially in the three.minuto class, between Paniell and Marie Olive, who came in in three conccii tive beats almost neck and neck. The following are the rults THK 2.30 CI.A.S. Ibsl Jim lueolver N. J.

Fuller White Kye White Oak Jennie Time 2.43, 2.45, 2 4.1i. THK 3 MI.VCTB Cf.AS.S. 4 Parnell 1 1 Cornwall Maid 4 6 Maria 5 5 llay Ocorge 7 a King War 0 7 lnlv I'atsey 3 3 Marie Olive 2 2 Time 2 44, 2 i.t, 2 T03000AK1NO. The Tuque Bleue tobogganing elide presented a very animated appearance. The extensive grounds were thronged by between five and six thousand persons, who slipped and slid on the glassy surface of the snow or sunk into pitfalls, making progress up the hill, a rather slow affair.

The slide, 45 feet in height, built in the most substantial way, with four sliutes. is 100 feet long, nnd the slide obtained from the impetus which its descent gives measures 330 yards. This distance was illuminated by torches and 300 luhtcrns, presenting a very bright and animated appearance as a continuous swirl of toboggans rui-hed past the spectators, leaving a moment of interval. The slide was formally ojiened at 8 o'clock by the descent of four toboggans carrying torches in front. A rocket was sent up, the signal for starting, and away went the totsijgans carrying their torches and looking like meteors or sh'Kiting stars.

The grounds were now considered to be formally opened, and 200 toboggans followed each other in rapid succession carrying many fair visitors from the Pnited States, who enjoyed the exhilirat-ing exercise. The s(Kjrt was kept up to a Ute hour, und it was rather remarkable that the vast concourse of mere spectators found so much to amuse and fascinate them in watching the tjlioggans that they lingered long ou the grounds. A bonfire of wood at the foot of the slide threw ita lurid glare over the scene aud added very materially to the illumination. The officers ut the club were indefatigable in keeping the track clear, Mr. J.

K. Held being almost ubiquitous, seeing that all went well. The weather wjm better than could be expected, judging from the driszling cluuueier ot the day, and certainly from eight to ten was all that could be desired. The club may be congratulated on having had a very successful opening. The following officer did their duty, and to their courtesy and vigilance may be attributed the agreeable number in which everything passed off Presiilcnt, James B.

Why te 1 st vice-president, James IL Ward-low, 2nd vice-piesident, C. W. Dean; sec-retary-treasarer, J. Keith Reid committee, W. L.

Maltby, II. W. Beckett, RobC Campbell. Jas. Sutherland, Thos.

L- Paton, M. a. BUuklotk and E. B. Busteed.

LaXSDOWIl TOBOSMJAX CLfE- Members of the Lansdowne and sister club are to assemble on the croonds at T.30 p.m. Thursday, 7th February. Torches will be served ont and members placed in position, ly Mr. C. V.

Radiger. Le Trappenr Snow, (hoe Club will also be oa the grounds at 7.30, and will be placed in position by their president, Mr. Corriveao. Those who intend Liking part in the Wednesday afternoon, the 6th instant, will be served with masks at 3 p.isv on the fronnds. Daring the week the slide will be decorated and illnrainated ea- evening.

Visitor are cor. dially invited to be present. Member are re- qnested to be present each afternoon ana evening to take vi-iton down the flide. YUXLLflAI. KECXFnOX TO-DAY.

Wa hav received the idlowing "HSsExoeneaey H. Crrrnne- eraj and th MsnrhKisrvi of Utrsal-nme will hiJ a re- r--pins in the Windsor H.y4e WednesdAS- Kth ins-, irom IS aoai till a a sav sHrausI dress. i-viles a ret -ri'le-aew a 'o'rtns: twneantswuh then, one to he toth I I a-r fc se keA ua tUa ia ai'-svtass a My eosa-Tsavt. Jti-srsri. usiv-orsuraT See.

CXTSIAi SHI. TV t-; T-' Dasx-Vsster tret wsji .,6 ty trrr frX- pecpie, the al ia akkh ii' TostBsaea exsutwtel. excellent aA at tar j. bsrre EVsaVev '4 Latr 11. -mJ 's wia protsKss.

The -r: v.rr sv vytiiai, as tke catsaes) iht eusosn-s, TVees wer Vtkau fax 'rtterss in 'xtravag-iot rvir af the N. ssiEicj- cava. -si. Iiiinllton, McEeod, Forwards. j.awlord, Camnbell.

Tho Crystals' were It. I Jilng, Captain und Virtue, Goal. Ktewart, Point. ilei line, Itarlow, Met 'uU'rcy. O'Nell, Forwards.

Motsrs. J. Hull and W. J. Jarvis acted as umpires for the Crystals and Wanderers, and Mr.

.1. Monk as referee. The Wanderers' colours wero red and black and the Crystals' white and light blue. The latter won the toss and took the north end. Play was commenced sharp at 4.

15 p.m., and that hour there was a very large gathering spectators. The play was sharp and quick a short time, but it was scon apparent that Wanderers wanted more practice together. There was too ninth fouling on bothsidis' and very little science displayed. After ten minutes' work McCabo got a goisl shot and sent the bull through the goal of the Wan. dercrs.

No time was lost in tho finish of first half hour and tho Wanderers twice nearly took a goal, but luck was against them and time was called with change. On resuming play lor the sc. und halt hour the anderers woke up and gave their opponents a good deal of trouble. Miring the play His Kxcelieney the Gover nor-General, wilh llr. Uussel Stephenson and Mr.

S. Stevenson came on the grounds and were welcomed by Messrs. Sims and Itrown. lis Lordship watched the playing with much interest for some time, and rcinarkisl that he would like to take a hand in the game if was sure of his skating." He said on caving that ho should like to be present at another match, and the committee intend arranging for a contest between two of the best teams for Friday. The second half-hour's play result in no advantage to either team, and the rial resulted in the Crystals winning with me goal to their credit.

This morning the McGill team play the at ball-past ten, and the Wanderers" the Victorias at four o'clock. THE SNOWSHOE RACES. The snowshiH! races on the Montreal La crosse Grounds yesterday afternoon, under the direction of the Carnival Snowshoe Com mittee, proved, despite the unpropitioiis state the weather, highly successful. There was a large attendance, every portion of the pavilion and grand stand being filled with spectators, among whom were many Ameri can visitors, who seemed to enjoy the sport immensely. 1 he races were under the direction of the following BN0WSHO COMMITTM Angus Grant, Montreal 8.S.

Club, Chair- man. Mr. W. L. Mathews, St.

George 8.S. Club, Hon. Secretary. Messrs. II.

W. Beckct and rred. Cushintr, Montreal S.S. Club; C. I).

Monk and It. P. Adams, St George's S.S. Club J. McKenna, R.

F. McOoldnck and Thos. Larkin.hracraM 8.S. Club; S. lleaudin, A.

Foisey and C. O. Lapierre, Le Canadicn Club S. W. Oath belt, H.

Snclling and A. Bennetts, Argylc Club A. J. Corriveau, Le Trappcur Club. Judges G.

il. Starke, President Montreal Club F. C. Henshaw, President St. George Club; J.

HcKenna, President r.meraia Club A. Iteauvais, President tie Canadicn CluD A. Bennetts, President Argvle Club A. J. Corriveau, President Le Trupjienr Club.

Starter C. I). Mont. Tims-keepers II. W.

Beckct, R. P. Adams, P. F. McGoldrick.

Track ConuniUeo F. Cushing, Thomas Lark in, S. Bcaudio, A. Foisr, C. O.

Lapierre, 8. W. Cnlhbert, II. Suclling'. The events, which were all well contested, anil were watched with the greatest jaterest, lasted during the gt eater part of the afternoon.

The following were the results of the difU-rent event Two mile, Indian 1st, T. Moniqie, time 13 minutes 43 servindii, prixe, $7 2nd. Louis lamarae, 14.02, 5 3rd, T. Ma-hire, Two mile (Merchants' Cup aeries), 1st prize, gold medal aecond prize, silver medal. For thU race, the mist Impo-tant event of the day, there were twenty entries, aa follows: Norman Fletcher, J.

G. Ro, U. L. -Taggart, K. Klliott.

W. McCaw, J. Ilaird, Montreal b.S. Club A. W.

Ros and A. E. McXanghton, St. George a S.S. Club W.

E. Tboratsion. O. II. Wood, Kenneny and IL Larkia, Emerald S.S.

Clab Jones, Athletic S.S. Clnb W. R- Murray. O. A.

8.8. Clnb; lesroihes, a. uinoro. II. Tessier, 0.

Tessier, and J. P. Valliere. LeTraoisrur Clnb. A (r.wd start was obtained, and Ross, of the Mont-rralera, al once U-ok Ihe lead, closely M- lowed I Larkin-rsf the uaeraios, ptrt, feU-her an 1 McCaw.

The compet itors cnnlint ad in this tanier foe nnmber of Rosa keejsintr ttrf ki l-nt MtTaiyart, who had Us- p-B-hiaz Laskia hanl far aeennd pure, finally f-snred abcasl, and the competitors rTOsard the winnins line Ros 1st. tiase 13 mi I asr. Tr'irt 2nd, mia. 13 arc Laikia 3rd, 13 m-a. 30 sec.

FKrtcJ 4 13 siitl SS see. The rare ail thnrmx a so tested osw, asd wa wavW-! with the ifrrateHt line haadrst ywd, la beat. I tsar en trea. 1ft prix, as visl Tod prize, si! ret nMsl First beat wesa T. Malt.

M.S time 13 sec. Jn-t Vsst west by W. TVmpsa. Etnsiei S- Clrb, IS 3rd ht woa by W. R.

Thoatp, 4srs aie, rew- McN-Jf hfaat, OeVKf S.S 1 the best possible results to tho people of the Dominion. (Hlgnedi, David Brown and Alex. representing ihn Canailiuu llraneh of the ltoyul Caledonian Curling Club; James Williamson, )L Tyre and J. Eenvvlck, representing the Montreal Curling Club George H. Irtish, Gmirge Kay ami Charles Cassils, Thistle lulling club; A.

A. Htevenson, Thomas Kobln and A. ('. Ilii'cblson, Caledonian Curling Club; John Allan mid John Kolsu-tson, Caledonian A. A.

Stevenson, chairman, and A. C. Hutchison, secretary of the Curling Committee. His Kxcelieney replied as follows Gknti.f.mkv, It gives me much pleasure to receive this address from the loyal curlers ol the Dominion. There Is no part ot your Canadian life with which 1 feel more sympathy limn Hint which belongs to your outdoor sports and exercises.

Anyone who, like myself, was brought up at an English public school and iirterwenl. at nn English university, regards It as an articled oi until mat these recreations, full of health, of generous rivalries and social ill I ructions, arc Indispensable to the well-being of a nation. Eor this reason I am heartily glial to give whatever encouragement I am utile to your groat and classical game. I wish I could tell you that I was a proilclent at It, but as yet. I have not had leisure to give it the atlent Ion which It deserves.

I hoe, however, hat before I have been much longer lu Canada I shall be able to Join you without disgracing myself too much. You must give me credit for an abundance of gissl liilci, Uons in this although you will, is-rhups, remind mo that the place with which "gd intentions" are usually assn-clatisl has very little In common wltb a curling rink. (Great laughter) Iu one respect, I have mailt, atonement for my own shortcomings us a curler. We all know how Important it Is Ui a public man lo be supported by an efficient secretary. When things go right tho chief gets the eredit when they go wrong the secretary Is hauled over Ihu.

coals, (tlreut laughter.) In this case lie secretary will certainly preserve his chief from any iiilsadveut ure. He comes here as the president-elect of I ho ltoyul Canadian Curling Club, Ho will, no doubt, acquit himself with distinction on the rink, and indeed 1 suggested to lit in this morning, that in addition to this be should undertake the duty of replying to your address, which bo would have done much better than I can. (Laughter and upplutise.) As, however, when I made the prosisal to him lie showed for the first time iinmlstnkeuble signs of Insubordination (laughter), I must leave myself in your hands, thanking you very cordially for the welcome you huve given me. (lsiud cheers.) STkvEnsox then exhibited the medal to be competed tor in an international match, and said he hoped His Excellency would so improve his time that next year he would "skip the Canadian team, and per haps the President of the United States would lo the same for the Americans. (Cheers.) Lord Jm.orsD being londlv called upon said he hail been accused by His Excellency of in.

subordination iu not responding to the ad dress, but he considered he was justified in not doing so, ins opportunities for public speaking being so few. One thing he would assure them of, when he got tin the Ice he otild never lie insubordinate to his skip. Cheers were then given for the (Juccn and the viceregal party, after which they retired. Till COMPXTITI0XS TO-DAY. Tho following is the result of the second drawing last evening, which will be conlinu- cd ut nine o'clock this morning Stone playing eltibt.

Milwaukee vs. Lindsay, rinks and 2. Thistle, St. John, S.B.. va.

Caledonian, I'i ton, rinks 3 and 4. Colsjurg, a bye. Iron jilaiinj dab: Quebec vs. Caledonian, Montreal, rinks 9 aud 10. Shcrbrooke vs.

Montreal Club, rinks and 8. Pembroke vs. Thistle, Montreal, rinks 3 and 6. Amprior, a live. THE C0HTBACT0E3' CBXVX.

The annual drive of the memlpers of the Mmtnal Contractors' Assialion, which took place yesterday tnoniing. proved as sue. cessiul as liad been anticipated, there being a large turn ont and despite Ihe weather a very pleasant time was experienced. The muster of sleighs bsjk place shortly after 10.30 clock an Dominion Square and lite start was witnessed by a large thnmg ol spectator. 1 ne contractors were Well pn pHred tsr the drive and io Ibeir large fur coat.t, and with their handsome eruisigej presented a very unique a.qs-anuKe.

The procession of sleighs was headed by a four-iu-band, driven by Mr. ISrrd, chairman ol the driving committee. the sleigh containing Aid. Hood, Mr. J.

C. Istrlis. the New York Irom Ave. Mr. r.

Waa-L presi-lcnt of tiie Contractors' Asnt i lion. Then two other fiMii-in-liaoU, containing invited guests, among whoa were Mr. Hear Coinl-trenrraI ol the I mien Stales, Mr. O. W.

Ktcpheas, the H.sa. A. (erilvie. Aid. T.

D. HumL Mr. Chuntngn, Mr. St. Gjovge, ami a nomlser of others, an-! among Ihe contnsctor present were Mr.

the aecnetarv of the aasaocision. Mr. J. Movtmoo, who drove a very spirited little leant of havs, (I. Renisw, J.

M- Ilnghes. A. PecJ. D. Weir.

J. Ma- leii V. WaL hrrd, P. Fonraier, T. M- K-nsvii, John Owens, E.

FL Louis, r-b-raoc1, II Jaaaes. John KoherU, W. Bnms, J. Jaraes, C. Wawf, and ail the principal cotitract'jci the frty.

There werej at of for the the no he ed of.