The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-07-05


Niagara the editors were extended the
courtesy of ride down the incline rail
way to the foot of the falls. and liberty
to inspect the power house where the
power of Niagara is harnessed for mans
uses. Nearly all also visited Goat Island,
and some the great paper mill. In the
evening an informal dance was rendered
the party by the management of the In
ternational, Niagaras largest and lead
ing hotel, where we stopped. and Gov.
and Mrs. Van SAINT did US the honor of
leading the march.
At Toronto
:. The next day was devoted to a trip to
Toronto, and ended the sightseeing of
the excursion. Toronto Was the only
large Canadian city the editors had not
visited in their excursions. We made
the Rossin house headquarters and spent
the day seeing this. in many ways, the
greatest Canadian city. We were re-
ceived with that lavish and cordial hos
pitality and good comradeship for which
all Canada is so well known to Minnesota
editors. Canadians excel in the kindli-
ness of their entertainment, their cour-
tesy to strangers. and the Minnesota Edl-
torial Association having experienced 1T
all the way from Victoria on the west to
Quebec, cannot say too much in appre-
citation. The arrangements for the day
had been inspired by the associations
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Canadian land department
Our committee were met at the hotel
by a committee of the Canadian Press
Association. Mr.. John A. Cooper, secre-
tary, Mr.. Law and others, and the pro-
gramme for the day was outlined. The
forenoon hours were devoted to inspect
ing the business district and Toronto's
great stores. At noon Mayor Rowland
extended formal reception to Gov. Van
SAINT and staff, Senator Clapp and the
editorial party at McConkey's. Follow
ing this delicious luncheon. was served
in the great dining hall, the health, of
the king and President Mckinley were
drank and God Save the King was fol-
lowed by America all joining most
heartily in both these national anthems.
Mr.. ]. S. Millison, editor of the Toronto
Globe, and ex-president of the Canadian
Press Association, presided. First Vice
President D. McGillicuddy, who was with
US last year. and had come 15O miles to
be present; Second Vice President j. Pet
tipiece. member of parliament; John A.
Cooper, secretary. and A. F. Rutter,
the kings printer, were also present. rep
resenting the Canadian press, while
Mayor Rowland, Alderman Cox and
others. represented the city.
In an exceedingly graceful address OF
good fellowship and cordial international
comfy, Mr.. Wilson extended welcome
to the city. President Monro called upon
Mr.. Frank A. Day to respond for the
Minnesota editors, which he did most
happily, and Gov. Van SAINT responded
for the state, making one of those apt
and forceful little speeches. which have
been a feature of this trip. Loud calls
for Hall brought out the closing speech,
and as always this Minnesota newspaper
Nestor delighted every one with his VIII
and the appropriateness of his remarks
During the afternoon trolley ride ex-
tended by the city took our party to
every point of interest in the city. The
magnificent city hall, where, from tow
err $50 feet above the street level. the city
and the country round and the lake with
it's shipping, can be seen, though miles
distant, the handsome parliament build
ings in Queens Park, the University
grounds adjoining. and their buildings
the other colleges. parks and public in
situations, were all seen. and the resi-
dence of the lieutenant governor and
other handsome homes, were visited. 1T
is a splendid city; this queen Of Middle
Canada. 1t has an American way or DO
ing things united with the best character
istics of the English city and the result
is that it is bound to excel both in its
conduct Of municipal affairs and COM
mercially.
Homeward Bound.
It was II o'clock, on time to the min
ute, when the Grand Trunk pulled us out
for our return trip home. We breakfasted
at Durand and dined at Chicago, and
were turned over ahead Of time to the
Milwaukee to be taken safely back to
our beloved Minnesota.
At Chicago occurred one of the hap
piest occasions of the entire trip. After
fine dinner had been served at the
Dearborn street station, Mr. G. w. STAN
ton, on behalf of the association, in
few words expressing the excursionists'
warm appreciation of President Munro
and his efforts to make the trip splen-
did one. presented him from them,
handsome diamond ring. President Mum
no amidst great applause, replied grace
fully. acknowledging his thanks and his
feelings Of personal friendship for each
member Of the association; also he spoke
of the labors of the executive committee,
whose work, he said, one could not re-
alize until he had served with them
Mr. Stanton then again arose, saying
that the committee had not been forgot
ten, and amidst welcoming shouts, pre-
scented each of them a handsome trav-
cling case. Responses were called for
and made by Messrs. Whitney, Hall,
Slime and Meyst. while the applause that
greeted them testified the ardent feeling
each one had for them. 1t is certainly
deserved. The planning of these trips.
the securing of concessions and accom-
modationS, the arranging of all details.
handling of baggage, providing for the
comfort of each member and looking for
their personal welfare during the whole
outing entails an amount of executive
ability and routine attention that it is
hard to realize. AS Mr.. Statler's man.
ager said: 1--WE know that for the man
agement of this hotel. with its thousands
of guests, we have to have system ex-
act and perfect in every detail, but you
people equal it," And Gov. Van SAINT and
every member of this party spoke Of the
remarkable smoothness with which our
party was handled and the perfect sys-
tenn by which the trip was run. They
wondered at it and repeatedly expressed
their admiration at the way in which all
friction was avoided. and all the men,
bers of the party relieved of trouble and
worry and left to feel free to the en-
joyment of their opportunities to see and
learn. 1t is indeed unequaled by any
other organization we have ever seen.
The following resolutions were offered
and unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the absence of our
good friends, Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Bar
mum, of ST. Cloud, whose usual genial
presence has added so much to the pleas
ureS of previous trips has been a cloud
upon our enjoyment and that we extend
to them the most fervent wishes for the
Resolved. That this association is
again under obligations to the A. N. KEEL
logg Newspaper Company, the Minnesota
Type Foundry Company, the American
Press Association and the American
Type Founders Company, for the design
badge used for our annual excursion.
and the association warmly extends its