is that, if we largely brought to the consideration of these matters such a spirit as is indicated in these injunctions, we shall find no difficulty in accomplishing the end that is desired. May I remind ourselves as well as our visitor of this fact, that in the case of both countries we are in a sense the melting-pot, and in that melting-pot there are various ingredients, but in the northern part of this hemisphere, I am glad to think that-so far at least as to the admixture, extractions from the British Isles are of a preponderating quality. I trust that that may always be so, but, mark you, we must charge ourselves with this responsibility-that with that fine sense of pride there must also come the sense of responsibility— because we, who claim that in this melting-pot there is such a large admixture of British, should bear in mind that it lies with us to raise a voice to show moderation, to show forbearance, so that when in another country, with which we desire to be on the best of terms, certain sections show hostility to our actions, it rests with us to show that we are really worthy of the British Stock. May I remind you that in melting-pots there is a certain scum, and just now we have some scum indicated to us. I read not long ago a letter in a paper to the effect that a Philadelphia paper had said, speaking of a New York Proprietor of Newspapers, that he might well be denominated the great American skunk (laughter) and you will be interested to note that only this morning I received a letter from a gentleman who suggests that he is the Manager of a great zoological society and gardens—a most interesting communication upon this subject which I perhaps might keep you just a moment in reading. He says: "Dear Mr. Grier,-Hearing that you are to present a vote of thanks to John A. Stewart for his address on the conspiracy against Anglo-Saxon and American friendship, I am sure you will be interested in the following item with reference to my animals at the zoo. At a meeting at which was discussed the subject of the use by humans of the names of animals, other than the human, for purposes of similarity, a specimen of the Mephitis Mephitica got up and said that, while his race had endured the frequent use of their family name to designate anything peculiarly obnoxious or malodorous in humans. they felt that the line must be drawn somewhere, and that the line should be drawn at William Randolph Hearst." (Great laughter) Why have I introduced that pestiferous entity at this juncture? If for no other reason, this-to throw out into vast and strong relief the contrast between such a so-called American, and an actual American such as we have with us. (Loud applause) The trouble of the matter is that while such an abomination as the one I have just referred to is constantly listened to by a certain section of our people and spoken of as representative of the American people, not all of the American people, I, as an absolutely sound Britisher, venture to repudiate that notion and say that he does not represent Americans. He is of the scum. The real Americans are such as are represented by such speakers as we have had to-day. (Applause) Therefore let us lay to heart the injunctions to which we have listened. It is not for me to attempt to deal with the subject at large. I have only made these remarks in order that I might just hammer home the general proposition, and to indicate that we have British speakers representing sentiments identical with those of the speaker of to-day who has spoken for the United States. For my own part, I am absolutely confident of the result. Why? Because we are not to be disturbed by any passing political phase in either country or in both of them. These things happen, but to men of sense and intelligence, to men of sanity, they are seen to be ephemeral, mere passing clouds obscuring the sun for a moment, but of no real or enduring significance. What are the real, enduring things? These facts; that our several countries have produced men who have been the admiration of the whole civilized world, and for my own part I am absolutely certain that there must ever be the need to come closer and closer together with two such countries as the British Empire on the one side and the United States on the other-the United States which has produced a man so wonderful, so open to the admiration of the whole world as an exemplification of the noble and heroic as Abraham Lin- . coln (loud applause)—and the British Empire which has been all through the ages sending out in clarion notes, that cannot be misunderstood, the underlying principles of an Empire that produced William Shakespeare. (Loud applause) Therefore I have tried to indicate in some feeble way the extreme sense of pride and pleasure I have in proposing the vote of thanks to the speaker of the day for an address at once admirable, interesting and inspiring, and which I trust will never be forgotten by any of us. The motion was carried with enthusiasm, and the thanks of the Club tendered to Dr. Stewart. THE FARMER AN ADDRESS DELIVERED BY SIR ANDREW MACPHAIL. Before the Empire Club of Canada, Toronto, VICE-PRESIDENT GILVERSON, in introducing the speaker said, Gentlemen, my first duty will be to extend the greetings of our President, who I am glad to tell you is progressing slowly to health, with a possibility of being with us in a week or two. We who live in cities and sometimes flatter ourselves that a spreading bulk of lofty sky-line is the final proof of independent wealth-producing power would do well to consider whether the city's expansion does not more nearly represent or express the growth in wealth of farm and field on which it feeds, and whose prosperity the city but reflects. But the steady stream of material wealth that flows into the city is not the only golden tide that leaves the land to enrich the metropolis. Left to itself, the city's physique and mentality would undoubtedly deteriorate and finally collapse. It is the inflow of blood and brawn and brain from the countryside, that mothers a race of resource, vigour and endurance, that is the city's salvation. (Hear, hear) All history attests this. The city is a consumer not only of food but of men. As debtor to the land, the city dweller has therefore a special obligation to cooperate with the farmer in the solution of the farmer's difficulties for I presume he, like the rest of us, has difficulties. But this leads me to the point of saying that, before we can understand the problems of the farmer, we must understand the farmer in his thinking, his outlook upon life, and his relation to the world at large. For a sympathetic study of the farmer, to whom could we turn with a greater sense of pleasure or more de 2 lightful anticipation than to our distinguished guest, Sir Andrew Macphail whom we welcome here to-day. (Applause) By nature a scientist and a lover of the land, it was most natural that he should turn to the farm to find an added interest in life, lying outside the classic halls of the famous seat of learning of which he is a shining light. His attitude toward the farmer and toward the university is exemplified in the statement of his own, quoted of him frequently, that for six months in the year he lives upon his farm on Prince Edward Island, and for the balance of the time he merely exists at McGill. (Laughter) Dr. Macphail is an old friend of the club. Ten years ago he gave us an analysis of that interesting personage, the suffragette. With that delightful versatility which is the charm of the scientific mind, he comes to us to-day to discuss the farmer. Of Sir Andrew Macphail's activities during the years that lie between the points that I have mentioned, I need say nothing. The history of his splendid service at the front and in London, in the work of medical organization and administration, is written in the annals of a grateful country--(applause)—and, has been recognized and honoured by the King. I have now very great pleasure in introducing him to you. SIR ANDREW MACPHAIL. Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen,-Persons who are practised in the art of public speaking tell me that an audience will either go to sleep, or go away, unless it is told in the outset in plain terms what the discourse is to be; and those who remain to the end, must be given a message in simple terms which, as the saying is, can be carried away. I am quite ready to admit that, upon my infrequent appearances in public, this has not been the method I have followed. When I have any peculiar treasure to bring forth-which happens about once in five years-I am in the habit of going to the University of Toronto; and I like to veil that treasure so that those who would find must seek. The university intellect, you know, is |