Crown in Northern America, the first commission of Governor General of a Dominion, extending from the Atlantic to the Pacific, has been conferred upon a nobleman so ready and able to sympathize, and so well seconded by Her Excellency in sympathizing with all the religious, social and industrial elements of the communities entrusted to his care."

* The following notice of their Excellencies appeared in a Quebec Journal of 24th September, 1872, the day after their departure from Quebec for Toronto and Hamilton: "The resolution of our citizens to mark their sense of the amiable qualities, the courtesy and hospitality of their Excellencies the Earl and Countess of Dufferin by a grand ball in their honor is every way commendable. The demonstration of yesterday, embracing a good-bye excursion up the river, and a parting cheer to those exalted personages, was conceived in the same sense, and with the same object in view Nothing could have been more appropriate. Indeed, had the Governor General and Lady Dufferin been permitted to depart, even for a time, which we hope will be short, without some special and emphatic exhibition of interest, friendship and admiration, on the part of the citizens of Quebec, they would have had just reason for shame and self-condemnation. Our citizens are not likely, however, to subject themselves to any such reproach. Hospitable themselves, they know how to appreciate the attentions and hospitalities of others. It affords ourselves some pleasure to witness the full realization of the anticipations we were not slow to express in connection with our notice of Lord Dufferin's selection for the Canadian Vice-Royalty. The noble Earl has proved himself worthy of the warmest words of welcome uttered through the press from Quebec to Vancouver Island. In him centered the powers and sterling qualities of an able and warm-hearted Irishman, who has added to his natural gifts the valuable advantages of good education and extensive travel. Lord Dufferin's affability, his condescension and desire to please all, stamp him the true gentleman. His example in this respect might be followed with good results in Quebec and other cities, where you often meet persons not one whit above you in social position, and far inferior to you in the qualifications which render a man agreeable and entertaining, unwilling even to be ordinarily polite on social and other occasions. This constant affectation of superiority in a new, democratic, self-made community is the most ridiculous outcome of egotism and stupid pride conceivable. The people who ape this superiority, unconsciously betray both their ignorance of what good breeding is and their inward knowledge of the fact that there is nothing really superior about them. It is not the genuine metal that needs polish and gilding, but the worthless pinchbeck. We have heard the remark more than once made of late, that the development of habits of silly display and snobbery in our Canadian cities is something both surprising and ridiculous; and such "fashions" may be expected to live on as long as sensible people who don't like, or can't afford them, don't snub their votaries on all proper occasions, and as long as obliging tailors and milliners don't refuse to give long credit. We want just such real leaders of society as Lord and Lady Dufferin in this country, at present, to reform, by quiet, gentleman-like demeanor and gracious conduct towards persons who really are inferior, that it is not necessary to be rude, haughty, or foppishly dressed to play a gentleman's part in " good

The social qualities of their Excellencies have been dwelt on, because they form a very large constituent of the power which the Governor General was able to use, and of the great influence he was subsequently able to exert in very momentous political exigencies, and under very pressing circumstances. The kindliness, hospitality and affability both of the Governor General and of Her Excellency were never assumed in public, and discarded in private: they were part of their natures. On the eve of their departure for the Province of Ontario, their Excellencies were presented with an address by his Worship the Mayor, on behalf of the citizens of Quebec, respectfully requesting that they would be pleased to honor them by their presence at a ball to be given at such time as might suit their convenience. The reply of Lord Dufferin gives full expression to the ideas he entertained of the state uses of such gatherings, and of his duty as the Governor of the Dominion in giving encouragement to them. He said, in his usual felicitous and beautiful language:

"MR. MAYOR, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,-I can assure you, I find it difficult adequately to express, either on Lady Dufferin's behalf or on my own, our deep sense of the kindness of yourself, and our other friends in thus coming to bid us good-bye. The delicacy of feeling which has suggested so graceful a compliment doubles its value in our estimation. When we first arrived here we were unknown

to you all, and strangers in the land. we shall be returning to a circle of warm friends,—to a most charming and agreeable society, and to the sight of kind, familiar faces. Our only regret is that circumstances have not permitted us during our brief stay amongst you to make greater exertions on your behalf, for I am well aware that the social duties of my station are as imperative as my political functions. Encamped, however, as we have been upon the rock above us, and confined within the narrow casemates of the Citadel, it was impossible for us to open our doors as widely as we could have wished; but though in one sense the space at our disposal for your accommodation has been

When we next come to Quebec, we feel that

society." Lord Dufferin must have laughed over Spurgeon's timely hit, which we printed a short time ago, twitting the sovereigns with their refusal to shake hands with the half-sovereigns, and the halves for turning their backs on the quarters, and the crown pieces for looking down on the poor shillings. But " good gwacious" as Lord Dundreary would say, only to think of Lord Dufferin not only bringing the thousands, dollars, we mean, face to face with the hundreds, of dollars, but of himself--a great rich Earl-actually speaking to-worse than that-shaking hands with persons-well-for whose bank books, Mr. Casey could not get a bid of $100 after their debts were paid! His Excellency doesn't look into a man's circumstances before issuing his invitations, and we feel bound to say that, among the best men he has seen in Quebec, or anywhere, are men light of pocket and modest in deportment."

restricted,—in another way, at all events, we can make ample provision for you all. In the chambers of our hearts there is room and verge enough for many friends. Their avenues are guarded by no state, nor ceremonial: no introduction is needed to gain admission there; and those who once enter need never take their leave.* Both on my own behalf, and on Lady Dufferin's, Mr. Mayor, I accept with gratitude your kind invitation to a Ball later in the year."

A few hours afterwards their Excellencies and suite were on board the steamer which was to convey them to Ontario. At the Government wharf lay the steamer Napoleon III., Capt. Gourdeau,-which had been kindly placed at the disposal of the Committee by the Hon. Minister of Marine and Fisheries, and the Grand Trunk Ferry steamer St. George, Capt. Lamontagne,—both gaily dressed with bunting. These vessels were filled with citizens who had been invited by the Committee to accompany the steamer Montreal to Cap Rouge, but as they were not nearly capacious enough many had to take passage on the James. The Maid of Orleans, the Levis, and the National, on which were the pupils of the Seminary, and their band, proceeded on a similar expedition. All along the walls, the Lower Park Garden, the Terrace, the Grand Battery, the Citadel, and at every point commanding the scene, thousands of people were collected, and row-boats, full of people, were also on the river.

As the Montreal steamed from her moorings, the guns of the Citadel began to thunder forth a salute, which was taken up and repeated by the Abyssinian field pieces of B Battery, on the Government wharf. The band of the Battery, on the Napoleon III, played "God save the Queen," as so did the Seminary band on the National, and a tremendous cheer uprose from the vast multitude. The Montreal steamed up the river, the six steamers following closely behind, the St. George and Napoleon III afterwards taking up positions on either side. His Excellency the Governor General and the Countess came out on the promenade deck, and gracefully acknowledged the cheering and salutes. As the fleet moved up the river, salutes were fired from the wharves of Messrs. Roche & Staveley, R. R. Dobell & Co., and Mr. Chantillon at Sillery, and the residents of the Coves gave hearty farewell cheers. The children of the Sillery school turned out nearly opposite the church with flags and banners, and cheered, and waved their handkerchiefs as the boats passed up.

About Cap Rouge leave was taken of the Montreal,-hearty farewell cheers being given their Excellencies. The Napoleon III.

* The Italics are the author's.

fired a salute in turning, and then all steamed back to port, where they arrived at about half-past six o'clock. Such was Quebec's leave. taking of their Excellencies, and such a demonstration the citizens would not have made had it not been richly deserved, and it was as hearty as it was spontaneous.*

.At Montreal the Vice-regal party took the Grand Trunk Railway, and proceeded to Toronto, where they arrived in the evening of the 24th September.

# Quebec Chronicle.

CHAPTER IV.

CONTENTS.

Arrival at Toronto, 24th Sept., 1872-Reception-Visit to the Provincial Exhibition, Hamilton-Return to Toronto-Grand Reception-Addresses and Replies -Visit to Falls of Niagara-Return to Toronto-Drawing Room in Parliament House Visit to the Western Fair, London-Reception at WoodstockAddresses-Replies-Arrival at London-Grand Reception-Addresses-Replies-Visit to Strathroy and Petrolia Oil Regions-Return to Toronto-Stay of about three weeks-Visit to Wykeham Hall School-St. Nicholas HomeTrinity College-Presbytery of Toronto-Visit to St. Michael's College-St. Joseph's College-Convent-Address from Yacht Club-Inspection of Normal School-University Athletic Sports-Loretto Abbey-House of ProvidenceLa Salle Institute-Visit to Miss Stubbs' School-Grand Ball-Visit to Osgoode Hall-Concert at Yorkville, in aid of Y. M. C. A.-Speech at Upper Canada College-Speech at Toronto University—Address from the Sabbath School Association-Protestant Orphans' Home-Visit to Sunday School of St. James' Cathedral-Return to Ottawa-Address from the Bishops of the Church of England and Reply-Visit to Montreal, November, 1872-Presentation of Statue of Her Majesty to the City-Speech on the occasion-French Speech-Return to Ottawa-Visit to the Christian Brothers School—Ottawa Ladies College-Convent de Notre Dame-Visit to Quebec, January, 1873-Visit to Poultry ShowGrand Citizens' Ball-Visit to Falls of Montmorenci-Ball given by Stadacona Skating Club-Visit to Ursuline Convent-Lord Dufferin on “ Pet Names"Arrival at Montreal-Visit to St. Ann's School-Torch-light Snow-Shoe Tramp -Inspection of Fire Brigade—Visit to Church of Notre Dame-Catholic Commercial Academy-Ladies Benevolent Institution-Deaf and Dumb AsylumHouse of Industry-Asylum for Deaf-Mutes-McGill College UniversityMcGill Normal School-St. Mary's Jesuit College-Christian Brothers Schools -Montreal College-Convent of Villa Maria-Montreal Water Works-Protestant Infants' Home-St. Mary's Convent, Hochelaga-St. Patrick's Orphan Asylum-St. Bridget's Refuge-Court House-Supreme Court- Sergeants' Mess Room-Races of Alexandra Snow-Shoe Club-Victoria Skating Rink Tournament-Address from Presbyterian Church-St. George's Society-Montreal Board of Trade-Grand Ball-Skating Carnival-Concert of Philharmonic Society-Speech at McGill College University, 22nd January, 1873- Speech at McGill Normal School-Hints as to 66 manners" of youth-Speech at St. Patrick's Orphan Asylum-Summary of His Excellency's character, so far exhibited in Canada-Leaves Montreal for Ottawa, 5th February, 1873. TORONTO turned out en masse on the evening of the 24th September, 1872, to do fitting honor to their Excellencies. They were met at