The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-07-28
A TRIP TO THE
COAST.
BY the Minnesota Editors and
Some of the Interesting Sights
They Beheld.

lHOy Dcuc1us
Thursday, July 9TH, the Minnesota
Editorial Association started upon
it's 33rd annual junket which, by ur-
gent invitation of years standing,
from the Dominion government, was
made over the Canadian Pacific and
500 Rys. through the British posses
sions.
The party, numbering something,
over 1856 people, left St. Paul about 8
o'clock on the above named date, in
four sleepers, chaperoned by w. j.
White, representative of the Domin-
ion government, over the Northern
Pacific road, attached to their regular
train for Winnipeg. The evening
was spent in renewing and making
new acquaintances, exchange of
greetings and locating what part of
the train the brothers and sisters &C.
cupied, that they might enjoy each
others company during the trip. Aft
or the first night in sleepers, the par
ty awoke in the neighborhood of
Crookston, and partook their break
fast in two diners. About no=n ar
rived at the boundary line, where the
most of us looked for a black line, an
iron fence, or a stone wall, but were
disappointed, as there was not even
a farrow plowed, or ridge, and even
the rails of the track were not joined
at the line but extended over it, and
the only thing that suggested we
were in the Queens domain was the
British flag floating over the station.
Upon entering the Canadian terri
tory we were presented with a gold
medallion about the size of a silver
dollar, bearing the Canadian coat of
arms with an appropriate inscription.
attached to pin mounted with a
quill pen of the same metal. Some
distance south of Winnipeg we were
met by Mayor Andrews and G. N.
Bell, of the Board of Trade, and 9th
er Winnipeg citizens, and were pre-
sented with small British flags which
| were attached to our already elabor=
ate adornments and beside the flag
of our own country, all making quite
conspicuous decorations. Arrived at
Winnipeg about 2 o'clock, where an
elaborate luncheon was served, dur,
ing which band played the national
airs of both countries. This was fol-
lowed by fire alarm being turned
in, bringing out the entire depart.
ment, which was lined up for inspec.
ton, presenting an appearance oil
ability and efficiency to cope with the
fire fend at any degree. Street cars
decorated with bunting, flags of var.
ious nations and the notices british
American Alliance" ''Ihe Anglo-Sax
on Race Forever" "Our American
Cousins" "Welcome to Winnipeg
"The Pen is Mightier than the Sword
were boarded ,one car being provided
for band and located in the center
of the train, all the cars being attach
to form train. The barracks, where
the queens soldiers are located, were
visited passing en- route the old stone
Fort Gray, which was famous during
the Riel rebellion but is now fast fall
ing away; then the exposition ground
which was about to be opened, and
the herd of buffaloes; back through
the city by various beautiful parks
stopping at one where dinner was
served by the ladies. The hall was
beautifully decorated, at one end
there being the cast of a large lion
with movable head, stationed on a
high platform and accompanied by
two large eagles upon each side, the
head bowling as the guests entered
the hall and after each speech, and
mouth of the lion arranged so as tc
denote pleasure and satisfaction al
the character of the motley gather,
ing. Aftor doing justice to the most
palatable service the mayor gave an
address of welcome, wich was follow,
ed by other speakers, among whom
were M. P.'s and the Dean. Appro
pirate and able responses were made
by members Of our party. this pro-
gram lasting until late hour, when
the party took their sleepers, perfect
" infatuated with theentertainment,
hospitality and the warm hand OF
friendship extended them by the cit
liens of this city; but they in no wise
excelled or exceeded their sister
towns in this manner, except SO far as
their facilities permitted.
Winnipeg is city of 10000 popula-
ton, and beautiful city, with wide
streets. Space will not permit us to
dwell upon deserving description Of
advantages and, like other places,
these particulars must be omitted, but
the fertile farming lands extend this
far from the south. Leaving here
during the night we arrived at Port
age La Prairie Saturday morning.
After breakfast, drive in the coun-
try for fourteen miles, We are shown
farms occupied, showing the soil very
productive and the occupants to be in
good circumstances, progressive and
prosperous, which we are told is also
the case in the town above mentioned.
The next stop Brand town
Eabout % miles farther on, IA drive
about the city and the experimental
farm visited, where there are Indian
schools and the farm carried on