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McFAUL. . i | | | 43 a3 ¥ 8% 3 3 To: § 3 3% vi 3% | element and, for lack EE -- {ADDRESS AT QUEEN ! BY PROP. STEPHEN LEACOCK, OF McGILL. i -- He Dealt in an Admirable Way With . the Question, "What the Universities Can do for Canada." One of the most brilliant addresses of the college year was that delivered by Prof. Stephen Jeacock, of MeGill University, - Moatreal, last night, be fore a mass meeting of students, in Convocation ball. The speaker was in excellent vein and delighted his audi- ebce by his fluent and witty treatment of his subj The authot ob "Liter- ary Lapses" fully justified his reputa- tion for humour and eloquence, Into one hour he crowded an address full of meat and marrow, flashing here and there with a lightning humour. Before Dr. Leacock rose to speak, G. B. McCallum rendered a vocal solo. The chairman, George Teliord, president of the Arts society briefly ex- lained the arrang that brought . Leacock to Queen's. Last fall the undergraduates society of MeGill imfti- | ated a scheme for exchange of profes- sors between the two universities, each representative to address a mass meet- ing of the students on a subject of popular interest. According to this arrangement Dr. Dyde from Queen's visited MeGill in November last, and in return MeGill sent Queen's Dr. Lea- endk. The purpose of these visits is to draw the two institutions closer together and contribute what is best in each to the other. Dr, Leacock in introduction dwelt on the benefits of the scheme of in- terchange of thought between the two universities, pointing out that there was no need for jealousy between any of our educational institutions. The workers for culture and education were all too few, and there was no room for anything but the friendliest spirit and heartiest co-operation. ~ In opening his subject, "What the Universities can do for Canada," Dr Jeacock laid emphasis on the great ness of Canada's future. In every nas tion grown to greatness there have always been two elements, each one absolutely necessary to the other, These might be called the material of a better word, the moral. The truly great: na- tions have had these two operating side by side in the best periods of their history. The central fact of our Canadian civilization was the struggle of well equipped man against the powers of nature. Our Canadian pioneers came to our shores with all the machinery of civilization their own day afforded. The result was a rapid development, There was nothing of the slow cen- tury long working out of ways and means hich! the older civilization had to he through, but an applica- tion of the power achieved by that older civilization to new territory. The result of this was a rapid organ- ization and the development of a very gh type of machine-like efficiency. A highly mechanical practical people had been produged. In such a product of machine-like methods and rapid' or- ganization there were certain things J { to hand no 0 | technical qualifications w THE DAILY BPITISH WHIG, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1011. ENGINEERS' AT HOME| Tuesday, economics to pass examinations. an' Gir trades snd professions are to many highly organmued close corpora-| tions which it requires a special key | to open. The part np out a measured doses the, hich will open | the door to these . close corporations. | 1s the case, however, so hopeless after | all ? Those who cry out that the uni- | versities should be practical may be] answered that practical ends may be gained by seemingly most vnpracticaly means. It is often argued that Latin is a most useless accomplishment for practical Canada. No one speaks Latin. But, then, is Latin not after all of great practical efficiency ? We! get the best knowledge of the English | language by studying another lan-! guage, and in Latin we have to hand a beautiful instrument for mental de- velopment before going on to the more immediately practical concrete con cerns of life. Its authors are all dead and there is no opening for the pre- mature practical use of its hali-learned lore. In study of the classics we find the true basis for a thorough practical knowledge of our own English tongue. The arts course of a university is a highly practical- equipment for the practical life. The graduate in arts should be the superior practical man | but when we have given the student this training which should help him to beat every man at his own business, we have not done all. It should he! implanted on students that after all | the merely practical existence is the | smallest part of life. The business of the universities is to bend straight the bias that we find in our national stan- dards of judgment, to set right the national ideal. Ome's walk in life is an infinitely greater thing than mere success. We want a different ideal of success, and the universities must hold out this different ideal. They should aim to turn out graduates who are content to merely earn a living, but yet be men, men with a passion- ate interest in art and letters culture for their own sake. We even need some of men who can't earn their living, but who enrich the world by the product of their minds and spirits. On a motion by B, M. Stewart, se- conded by R. M. MacTavish, Dr. Lea- cock was cordially thanked for his ad- dress, MUST PAY SCHOOL TAXES, The Kingston Shipbuilding Com- pany Case Heard. A despatch from Toronto Says: -- The question of school taxes came up in the discussion before the - pri- vate bills committee of the legisla: ture this morning of a bill presented by the city of Kingston asking au- thority to exempt the Kingston Ship- building company from taxation for twenty years and to grant a fixed assessment for twenty years on which the company should pay school taxes. Chairman Lucas pointed 'out the de- Ginite rule of the committee that no exemption from school taxes should be granted to industrial companies. W. J. Fair, for the company, plead- od that the circumstances were excep- absent. There were few lingering ves- tiges of the past. The new nation had a clean slate, there was little of trad- | ition or kistory. Again there was no | leisured class as in older lands. All, the age long distinction of master, servant, rich and poor- lord and bind had been swept. away, and freedom and equality prevailed, But with ma- terial freedom came also mental free- | dom and perhaps a too great readi- | ness to acceph new ideas and a crav- | ing for innovation along with a scorn {for things old. What have been the efferts of this on culture and education? The un- doubted fact is that our practical effi- ciency, our general national growth, has over-balanced the cultural element in our national development. We have fallen far short of the European civi- lization in this respect. In art and letters we. have never risen to the level of the old world. Our contribu- tion to the culture of the worid has been so thin. Indeed, it is true to say that the earlier comers to Am- erican shores made a more solid contribution to art and letters than has been made since. So far our civil- ization has fallen below the European standard. Yet we have more machine- made educated persons in America than in Europe. Education is syste matic and widespread. Are there any peculiarities about our civilization responsible for this? The source of the trouble seems to be fhis: Being a practical and highly eficient nation we attach a sense of tivity different uced the old world's highest art. Our attitude towards success is main- tional, The dry dock had béen use less for many years and the compan intended to lease it and make it of some ,use G. H. company would certainly the committee be helping it would be doing something to help marine. The committee, however, decided to stick to its rule and the Kingston Shipbuilding company will have to, pay school taxes. | BROUSE MAY NOT PLAY With Frontenacs Against Peterboro on Friday Evening. There will certainly be a big time of excitement to-morrow night, when Peterboro . and Frontenacs meet for the return game. If "Bouncer' Brouse is unable to play, the champions will be greatly weakened as his back-check- ing helped out greatly at Peterboro. The Grillers are coming down strong, and are a fast, husky Bt so that Frontenacs will have to go some to win out. It is likely that a very large crowd will be in attendance. The Rooters Club and 14th band will be out in force. Kingstonians are proud of their team, and will crowd the rik. They will sée a very strenuous cop- test too, as Peterboro are considered the best team the champions have | met in years. "Bouncer" Brouse will not lose the | sight of his eye, but may play to-morrow night. The specialist will give his decision in the morning. In case "Bouncer" does mot play, Will jams will figure in the line-up. SLOW STREET CAR SERVICE. IN CITY MALL. Narly 500 People Were in Attend-| ante--The Hall Finely Decorated --Committees That Had Charge. Last night was a big night, at the city hall. The occasion was seventh amniddl "at home," of marine engineers, members of Council No. 4, Natjonal Association of Marine Engineers, Close upon five hundred people were in attendance, and a jolly the | the | St. Feb. 14th, of the university is THEIR SEVENTH ANNUAL EVENT! Pictures i FRAMED PICTURES otc > {ot the Cupids, Den Pictures, Philip Boileau, Frederick Remington, ete. affair it was. The engiveers' dance is | always a big event in Kingston, and |, 24 per cent. from regular prices | The Rosary, gift edition. last night the engineers maintained their good record for a fine afiair, The decoration committee was busy all afternoon, and the hall presented a gay appearance, decked out with flags and streamers. Crosby & O'Con. nor's orchestra oceupied the platform, and rendered delightful music--a pro- gramme which was all that could be desired. The orchestra was enlarged for the occasion, and the programme was a very lengthy one, consisting of thirty-five nun )@s. The milkmen were about ready to start out on their rounds when the "Home Sweet Home" waltz was reached. Frederick Bristow ably carried out the duties of master of ceremonies. Supper was served in Ontario hall, and J. J. Lackie was caterer. The committees having the affair in charge were composed of the following: Management: W. H. Taylor, (chair- man); A. E. Kennedy,' D. A. Sinclair, P. J. Norris, 1. 1'. Spencer, J. RB Lappan, {L. Mall, ¥1oester Murray, secretary. Entertainment: R. Taylor, past pres- ident; Alex. Milne, Geo. Boyd, Thos. Hadlett; Jas. Gillie, 0. J. Hickey, W. (', Spencer, Cen. Fleming, president ; T. J. S. Milne, national grand presi dent. AGAINST HOME RULE. ge No. 6 Makes a Protest. Loyal Orange lodge, No. 6, adopted a resolution of protest at a meeting on Wednesday, expressing a strong ob- jection to any proposal of home rule for Ireland was passed. This lodge went on record against ; claiming that an indepeddent parlia- ment in Ireland would mean the dis memberment of the British empire and would be an injustice to Protestant Ulster, which has done.so much. to advance the cause of civil and reli- gious liberty. Slapped Player's Face. It was reported, to-day, that during the course of the hockey match at the covered rink, last night, one of the players on the collegiate team, was slapped in the face by a woman spec- tator. It is stated that the youngster was rushed up against the side, and that while he was there; the woman slapped his face. This shows what the excitement over hockey will do. It is claimed that in addition to the slap, some uncomplimentary remarks were made to the player. Ald. Litton was able to be out yes- terday for the first time in some Gooderham, M.P.P., said the Weeks as he was confined to his home! +4 0s even benefit and With a severe illness. [He is much im- 4,4 has about as much right to call proved. His host of friends pleased to see him around again. were "Kingston's Famous Fur Store." Partnership Sale E Winter Cloth Caps For Men and Boys Why not finish the winter with a good Cloth Cap? Hereisa money-saving chance on Gloves too. Any $1 Cap 65c * 75¢ Cap 450 80c Cap 30c 25¢ Cap 15¢ " '" All the best makes are still in stock--fur- lined, wool-lined, silks lined. : $3 and $2.50 Fur-lined for W $1 and $1.25 Wool-lined for . . Heavy Leather Driving Mia sen as i TT such a plan, | {Sportsmen HORSE THIEF FOR PEN. William Blakely Has Quite a Long Record. ho has quite a record, ar rived in the city, to-day, to serve three years, for horse stealing. He was brought down to the penitentiary by Deputy Sherill Benjamin Watter- worth, of London, he having been found guilty there em two charges. This is the prisoncr's third time fot horse stealing. In 1906, he served a year in the Central, and in December, 1907, he commenced a two-year term at Kingston for a similar offence. He sixty days in the county "for stealing a quan A man. w also served jail, at London, tity of paint. : The prisoner is a comparatively young man, and formerly resided neat Niagara Falls. TUESDAY NIGHT'S HOLD-UP. -- Just One Arrest Has Been Made in Case. There are no new developments the "hold-up" case of Tuesday night, | when John Hickey was assaulted. Just |the one arrest has been made anu | this case will be heard Tuesday | next. Mr. Hickey is recovering from ithe rough treatment he received and will be himself again in a short time. One blow he received on the back of the head was quite painful The "hold-up" was the talk of the city yesterday and a great many ex pressed the wish that the guilty par- ities could be run down and given the { punishment they deserve. The police have been following every possible clue which has given them. in on up heen Save Us From Our Friends. Peterboro Review (Conservative) The Kingston Staadard boasts : having been quoted on the floor the House of Commons three times within ten days. The Standard has been known as a conservative paper, but in order to attract attention to ! itself frequently goes over hoot and baggage to the enemy's camp, and the Globe. The Stan of ol itsell a conservative organ as the Mail and Empire has to call itsell a grit supporter. We are not arguing | against hasan independence of the | press An the least. The party news papers of the country should be free | to express their opinions, if differing from their party, but when a news paper like the Standard habitually | makes practice of flouting the party [it supposedly is affiliated with, in or der to "get quoted" then the quota- tions cease to have value as the | pression of conservative opinion. ex i ------ i Rod and Gun. Some of the many joys of the Cana- dian winter form the feature of Feb ruary issue 'of Rod and Gun in Can ada. A snowshoe tramp is not omly enjoyable but likewise 'health-giving and as a recreation cannot be sur- passed. Hunting in the Land of the Caribou--Newfoundland--well describes the attraction of that island to the big game hanters while the advantages of Quebee, af Nova Scotia, of British Columbia and of bofh"" Gd and New {Ontario for game and game fish ate re corded by those who- have had experi ence dnd recount their experiencds for the pleasure and profit of their fellow A Very Sad Death: One of the saddest deaths, which has occurred at Washburn for some time was that of Miss Minnie Heaney, who passed away, on Thursday mor ing, Feb. 2nd, without pain or strug: gle into the land of eternal bliss. De ceased was a bright and amiable young girl and beloved by all who new her. Much sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. The funeral took place on Sunday last, to St. Barnaby's church, Brewer's Mills; and Twas the largest seen in the district for some time, Now Manager at Philadelphia. James Laird, formerly of this "city, and a brother of Prois. Alexander and Robert Laird, has been' appointed manager of the National Cash Regis- ter company, at Philadelphia, Pa; for the states of Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and part of New Jersey. Mr. Laird has been with this company for twelve years, and his worth has been recognized by his appointment to a most responsible position. bridge made so that shipments of ore i pass. The committee had nothing out for publication, and will _up the matter on Friday t the regular meeting. TE ---- 260 PRINCESS STREET rs ------ Va * td PE Books i BOOKS OF LATEST FICTION | From $1.50 to A shipment of! the latest rebounds opened to-da SPECIAL GIFT BOOKS, Scott's Lady of the Lake A Book of Sweethearts The Christy Girl Riley Gift Books hoc. fi THREE MOST SUITABLE GIFTS A LIBR lentine's Day ARY MEMBERSHIP nost acceptable Valentine is fe Membershiyy In the The larg- ra ITArY ib ¥ in the latest and ECIAL RATE $1.00 good unt ¥ 14th . VALENTINES. 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