The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-07-29 00:00:00

PRESENTATION TO THE CANADIAN

VOLUNTEERS.

On Tuesday, the Canadian Volunteers who have
exhibited so much pluck in comingsiver to London to
contend for the Wimbledon prizes were invited to a
rhjettoler at the Cannon-street Hotel, on the occasion of
presenting to them a silver badge as a memento of the
visit. Tlidi compliment was suggested by nierchants
connected with the City of London, and consequently
gentlemen from the City prevailed at the meeting. There
were present Mr. S. Morley, M.P. who presided ; Mr.
Leaf, Mr. Cooke, Mr. Pawson, Mr. Porter, Mr. Silver,
Mr. S. H. Morley, Mr. C. Morley, Mr. A. Morley, Sir
P. Tait, Mr. Alderman Besley, Mr. Field, Mr. Montgo-
mery, Mr. ;kfaginnis, ; and of Canadian Volunteers,
Lientenant-Colonel Skinner; Captains M. Clanagan,
Bell, Gibson, Cotton, and Werner; Lieutenant Little ;
Ensigns Birch and Waste ; Sergeant-majors Harris
awl M'lCachten ; Sergeants Sache, 'Kineacle, M`Mullen
and Wilkins, itnd Privates Ortinliyataka.
Mason, and Jennings. It was int,ndcil that a Silver
Cup should be presented as well as the Silver Badges,
but in this respect the donors were anticipated, to that
their cup stands over for future presentation.

After proposing "The Health of her Majesty," the
Chairman proposed the toast of "The Canadian
Vohmteers," and expressed his pleasure at meeting
thein on their first visit to Wimbledon. He had been
at Wimbledon on Saturday, where he saw a great deal
of snit die anti heart' a great deal if noise, but he met
them on this occasion, believing in the victories of
peace instead of those of war. (Hear, hear.) He se-
cePted fully the motto of the Volunteers, "Defence
and not defiance." (Hear, hear.) They must be
prepared for every contingency in defence of their
happy homes. They required only a small but effi-
cient army, anti let them rely on the spirit which
he believed distinguished the Volunteer movement.
Theirs was mitre of a moral than a military mission in
the world, and, therefore, we must depend upon such
agencies for their protection iii the future. He was
also glad to meet them on that occasion, becamfo he
wished to knit together the English speaking popula-
tion throughout the world. lie had great reliance I m
those who spoke our language, followed our religion,
and adopted our free institutions, such as the tinned
States and I anatla, an,l he would do anything short of
sacrificing duty to his own dear land to avoid any mis-
understanding with the United States. (Hear,
hear.) They had sympathies in common with
themselves, and they should cultivate those sym-
pathies for tile benefit of all. (Hear, hear.)
There was a jealousy between the United States
and Canada, but he hoped that would pass away, and
that the three nations would be heartily united, as they
were in sonic sort on that occasion. (Hear, hear.) The
hon. gentleman having stated the object which brought
them more immediately together, maid he hoped it
would not he unfruitful by-and bye in strengthening
the bonds of sympathy between them, anti tend to dis
courage those resorts to war which were nothing but
the trauma; of brute force over reason and COMMA al
sense. (('heers.)

Lieutenant-Colonel Skinner returned thanks. Ile
endorsed every word which had been spoken by the
chairman. The ( 'anadians wished to remain in aniity
with the 'United States ; but they had no love
for republican institutions. It was not to obtain
'wiz., that thy came over here, but tO cement
the strong feeling width existed between Canada
and England. (Loud cheers.) They wished to re-
main connected with the Old Country. (Hear, hear.)
They had received nothing but kindness since they
handed in Liverpool. (Hear, hear.) They would re-
turn Inane satisfied with their reception, and if they
did not shoot better it was their own fault. Indeed,
some were surprised that they shot so well. He was
very much gratified that they did so well, and when
he got home he would to say that London
merchants were as Princely as ever. (" Hear, hear,"
and cheers.)

Mr. F. Ceoke sail lie hoped the Canadian Volun-
teers would pay them other visits, when they would be
even more heartily received than they were on that
OCCIL4IOII.

Alderman Ilesley also welcomed their Canadian
friends to England, but suggested that they should be
prepared for war as the best means of maintaining
peace.

Mir Peter Tait, Mr. 'Montgomery, and Maginnis also
tipoke wonls of welcome; Milt Mr. M'Ghee moved a
vote of thanks to Mr. Hope Morley who took an active
part in the getting up of this demonstration if kindly
feeling. Mr. Hope Morley returned thanks.

The medals were then distributed. Lieut.-Colonel
Skinner who led the Calculi= team received ,me
gold. On one side was his name and on the reverse,

" In memento, from a few friends in the City of Lou-
to the Canadian Riflemen, Wimbledon, I 71.'"Ihe
titers were in silver.
A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the
pr. weedlikg,

A WORD TO THE VENGEFUL.
The heroes who talk 41' avenging Sedan
'lapin, sun require something rimer than Egan. —Pon, h