The special train arrived at 1 p.m. carrying the distinguished statesman which prompted three mighty cheers from the crowd of at least 3,000 people. The initial address and welcome by Mayor Andreasen included the feeling that " ... as our Premier, the West will benefit by your personal introduction to its new development; knowing as we do that you fully appreciate the important part that "the great lone land will play in the future of the Dominion."

After lunch, the party was taken for an automobile ride which concluded at the park, for the horse races. There were six events in all, 34 horses, which resulted in an excellent and exciting afternoon.

In the evening, over 3,000 people gathered in the rink to listen to Sir Wilfred Laurier and other speakers. Mayor Andreasen was chairman of the

The enthusiastic manner in which Hon. Walter Scott was greeted when he was introduced was an evidence that the people of Humboldt were glad of the Opportunity to see and hear the Premier of the province, this being his first visit.

A standing ovation greeted Sir Wilfred as he was introduced, and appealed to men of all creeds and nationalities in Canada to unite in defense of the empire, to which he said Canada would ever bear allegiance.

Sir Wilfred referred to the King of England, saying, " no matter where we come from, we are all fellow citizens and there is nothing that we, the men of Canadian orgin, are not wiling to share with you. Whatever we have is yours, and. we only ask in return that those who come into this country and accept the rights we offer should also accept the responsibilities of Canadian citizenship."