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It would be unfair to conclude these remarks, imperfect as they are, without some allu- sion to the hearty sympathy which His Excellency has manifested for our national sports, a kindness on his part which has given an impetus to these healthful recre- ations.

But the time devoted to the encouragement of athletic pursuits has not in- terfered with the fulfilment of a long list of more serious engagements.

Our columns during the past month afford ample evidence of the liberal attention bestowed by their Excellencies on the various institutions of the city, and the kindly expressions with which their work has been commended.

Even the deaf have not been strangers to their words, nor have the blind missed the genial influ- ence of their presence.

" State of Parties after the General Elections in the Autumn of 1872 Opening of Parliament, 5th March, 1873 His Excellencys Speech from the Throne Social Life at Rideau Hall Ontario House of Assembly Orange Bills His Excel- lency declines to deal with them Sir John Macdonalds opinion on the Consti- tutional Question Mr Huntingtons Motion in the House of Commons fora Committee to investigate charges made against the Ministry in respect to the Pacific Railway History of the events leading up to the " Pacific Railway Scandal " Defeat of Mr Huntingtons motion Motion of Sir John Macdonald for a Committee Committee appointed The Oaths Bill, it is passed, and disallowed by Her Majesty Proceedings of Committee adjourned to 2nd July House adjourned to 1 3th August His Excellency leaves Ottawa loth June for the Maritime Provinces Visit to Quebec Baptism of Lady Victoria Blackwood Her Majestys present as Godmother Visits the Wimbledon Team en route for England Sir John Macdonald offers a Royal Com- mission to the Parliamentary Committee Declined by Messrs.