ever heard in this city. He referred to the Club, outlining its meetings, pointing out what would make for its even greater success in the future and wittily indulged in some happy reminiscences of his trip through Europe with Major Bartlet. Merriment ran high at Mr. Heartz's bright and sparkling address. It was a feature of the evening. Just before resuming his seat, Mr. Heartz announced that Mr. W. E. Hyndman was the winner of the Heartz Trophy for the year and in a few neat remarks congratulated the winner and presented him with the prize, a magnificent double barrelled "Tobin" gun. Amidst unbounded applause, Mr. Heartz concluded.

A toast was then drunk, in silence, to departed members of the Club namely Colonel Longworth, Major MacDonald, and Mr. L. G. Haszard.

The Vice-President then proposed the health of the President of the United States. This was eloquently responded to by Consul Frost, whose ability as a public speaker on all occasions, is well known to our people. The next toast "His Worship the Mayor" brought Mayor Lyons to his feet. In a speech of unusual force and eloquence, he paid a glowing tribute to the life and unbounded generosity of the guest of the evening, Frank R. Heartz. "The name of Heartz," said his Worship, "is a household word in this province. On every worthy occasion, the beneficence of Frank Heartz was noticeable. He was indeed the philanthropist of the province and long life and continued happiness were wished for him by all." His Worship also referred in glowing terms to Major Weeks and United States Consul Frost, whose presence graced the banquet board and

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