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Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . Photo.] Marble Head—Humber River. [Honoicay.. Photo.] Paddling along a Steady. lUolloivay. Stock Photo

RM2AKN32B–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . Photo.] Marble Head—Humber River. [Honoicay.. Photo.] Paddling along a Steady. lUolloivay.

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . ly dowering the Island withnatural beauties. From the hills above the Narrowsone views a seascape rarely equalled. The mighty oceanstretches away below ones feet, sheer to the Irish coast.On the horizon float the fishing flotillas. Within a fewmiles are typical fishing villages, perched in coves andcrooks, which delight the artists heart. Well-tilledvalleys and wooded hills strike the eye on every hand,beautiful smiling pastoral country is disclosed by drivesin the su Stock Photo

RM2AKMRMN–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . ly dowering the Island withnatural beauties. From the hills above the Narrowsone views a seascape rarely equalled. The mighty oceanstretches away below ones feet, sheer to the Irish coast.On the horizon float the fishing flotillas. Within a fewmiles are typical fishing villages, perched in coves andcrooks, which delight the artists heart. Well-tilledvalleys and wooded hills strike the eye on every hand,beautiful smiling pastoral country is disclosed by drivesin the su

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . ngstock is the finest that is made. Express trains crossthe island every alternate day in either direction, andthe present summer will see a daily express serviceinaugurated. These trains are made up of ordinarybaggage and mail cars, coaches for second class and firstclass passengers; dining cars and sleeping cars, all ofthe style used on the Canadian Pacific Line. Throughfreights trains are run every day, and morning andevening trains ply between St. Johns and Carbon Stock Photo

RM2AKN6GC–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . ngstock is the finest that is made. Express trains crossthe island every alternate day in either direction, andthe present summer will see a daily express serviceinaugurated. These trains are made up of ordinarybaggage and mail cars, coaches for second class and firstclass passengers; dining cars and sleeping cars, all ofthe style used on the Canadian Pacific Line. Throughfreights trains are run every day, and morning andevening trains ply between St. Johns and Carbon

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . of snow and ice, but now is known as oneof the worlds granaries. Similarly Newfoundland hasfarming possibilities to which the leading agriculturalauthorities of the Dominion do justice. The farm-lands here lie in belts, mainly in thevalleys through which the principal rivers run, or aroundthe heads of the great bays, and are capable of supportinga population many times as great as that which nowoccupies the Island. This statement might be consideredoverdrawn, but that Stock Photo

RM2AKN1G2–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . of snow and ice, but now is known as oneof the worlds granaries. Similarly Newfoundland hasfarming possibilities to which the leading agriculturalauthorities of the Dominion do justice. The farm-lands here lie in belts, mainly in thevalleys through which the principal rivers run, or aroundthe heads of the great bays, and are capable of supportinga population many times as great as that which nowoccupies the Island. This statement might be consideredoverdrawn, but that

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . w. 177 hospitals liave done a splendid work. The men andAvomen who have been taken in, have been carefullynursed, liave been cured of their diseases, and havereturned to their homes, deeply grateful. The missionhas l)een an immense benefit physically, morally andspiritually. Dr. Grenfell and his assistants go aboutamong the thousand fishermen in the summer, minister-ing* to their physical wants, holding services eitlier onshore or on the sea as the need arises—simple Stock Photo

RM2AKMXCF–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . w. 177 hospitals liave done a splendid work. The men andAvomen who have been taken in, have been carefullynursed, liave been cured of their diseases, and havereturned to their homes, deeply grateful. The missionhas l)een an immense benefit physically, morally andspiritually. Dr. Grenfell and his assistants go aboutamong the thousand fishermen in the summer, minister-ing* to their physical wants, holding services eitlier onshore or on the sea as the need arises—simple

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . Photo.] Paddling along a Steady. lUolloivay.. rhoto.] Cascade, St. Pauls. llloUoinuj. 81 had seen, confidently predicting that Labrador wouldone day become the centre of great lumberini^ industries.One advantage enjoyed by Newfoundland in thisrespect is, that all its wooded areas are within easy accessof the seaboard. With deep bays and inlets, numerousharbours and railway communication, it is possible totransfer these products to shipboard with the least costand dela Stock Photo

RM2AKN2KH–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . Photo.] Paddling along a Steady. lUolloivay.. rhoto.] Cascade, St. Pauls. llloUoinuj. 81 had seen, confidently predicting that Labrador wouldone day become the centre of great lumberini^ industries.One advantage enjoyed by Newfoundland in thisrespect is, that all its wooded areas are within easy accessof the seaboard. With deep bays and inlets, numerousharbours and railway communication, it is possible totransfer these products to shipboard with the least costand dela

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . portsman has shot his three heads he can killno more, and may as well leave the country. In othercircumstances he mis^ht buv from his men their riohtto shoot the three each to which they are entitled, and a,certain number of sportsmen would undoubtedlydo so—an evasion of the law which could only lead tobad results. If Newfoundland would but add anabsolute prohibition, under a heavy penalty, of the saleor exposure for sale of the trophy of any indigenous wildanimal, he Stock Photo

RM2AKMX64–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . portsman has shot his three heads he can killno more, and may as well leave the country. In othercircumstances he mis^ht buv from his men their riohtto shoot the three each to which they are entitled, and a,certain number of sportsmen would undoubtedlydo so—an evasion of the law which could only lead tobad results. If Newfoundland would but add anabsolute prohibition, under a heavy penalty, of the saleor exposure for sale of the trophy of any indigenous wildanimal, he

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . The Cabot Tower, St. Johns. 225 widowers; and 6,849 n-idovvs. There were 39,419inhabited houses. The Census returns as to occupations show:— Clergymen ... Teachers Lawyers and J)octors Merchants and Traders Office or Shop Hands Government Service Catching and Curing Eish—MalesPemales... Farmers Pishers and others who culti-vate land Mechanics Lumberers ... Miners l^^actory Hands Otherwise employed... AVhile only 2,475 persons are put down as farmers(an increase of abo Stock Photo

RM2AKMT2R–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . The Cabot Tower, St. Johns. 225 widowers; and 6,849 n-idovvs. There were 39,419inhabited houses. The Census returns as to occupations show:— Clergymen ... Teachers Lawyers and J)octors Merchants and Traders Office or Shop Hands Government Service Catching and Curing Eish—MalesPemales... Farmers Pishers and others who culti-vate land Mechanics Lumberers ... Miners l^^actory Hands Otherwise employed... AVhile only 2,475 persons are put down as farmers(an increase of abo

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . (J > uej a 3 X. Photo.} The Humber River. iffiNoirn;/.] 145 two Monarchs with respect to this treaty coast. TheKing of England agreed, in order to prevent quarrels,to restrain his subjects from interfering by their com-petition with the Erencli, and from incommoding themin the cutting of wood necessary for their fisherypurposes; wdiile the French King undertook that hissubjects should not deviate from the settled plan of thefishery, building only their scaffolds, r Stock Photo

RM2AKMXXR–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . (J > uej a 3 X. Photo.} The Humber River. iffiNoirn;/.] 145 two Monarchs with respect to this treaty coast. TheKing of England agreed, in order to prevent quarrels,to restrain his subjects from interfering by their com-petition with the Erencli, and from incommoding themin the cutting of wood necessary for their fisherypurposes; wdiile the French King undertook that hissubjects should not deviate from the settled plan of thefishery, building only their scaffolds, r

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . Photo.] Salmon—20 and 2^ lbs. [ Hollov;ay.. 209 when a change of Avind may disperse the herds and makeit impossible for tliem to make a successful catch, theyiidhere to their principles so firmly, that some years agothe Colonial Legislature was deluged with petitions, andhad to enact a law to prohibit the killing of seals onSundays; because one or two captains, of a viking spirit, persisted in enforcing this practice against theconscientious convictions of their crews Stock Photo

RM2AKMTXM–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . Photo.] Salmon—20 and 2^ lbs. [ Hollov;ay.. 209 when a change of Avind may disperse the herds and makeit impossible for tliem to make a successful catch, theyiidhere to their principles so firmly, that some years agothe Colonial Legislature was deluged with petitions, andhad to enact a law to prohibit the killing of seals onSundays; because one or two captains, of a viking spirit, persisted in enforcing this practice against theconscientious convictions of their crews

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . The Right Hon. LEWIS V. HARCOURT, M.P. Photo.^ [HniiiBS.. Mrs. LEWIS V. HARCOURT. Pkol O.I [Lallic Chaties, 17 fishing was the chief pursuit of its people, and theynaturally located in as close proxmity to the ocean aspossible. As the map shows, there are many islets aroundthe coast. Belle Isle at the Eastern mouth of the straitof that name, is best known as the land-fall of Canadianshipping in the summer months. Notre Dame Bay isthickly dotted with land-masses, some Stock Photo

RM2AKN8FD–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . The Right Hon. LEWIS V. HARCOURT, M.P. Photo.^ [HniiiBS.. Mrs. LEWIS V. HARCOURT. Pkol O.I [Lallic Chaties, 17 fishing was the chief pursuit of its people, and theynaturally located in as close proxmity to the ocean aspossible. As the map shows, there are many islets aroundthe coast. Belle Isle at the Eastern mouth of the straitof that name, is best known as the land-fall of Canadianshipping in the summer months. Notre Dame Bay isthickly dotted with land-masses, some

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . 97 months from July 1st to December 31st, 1910, were as follows :— 11,120 tons of paper valued at $498,20814,453 „ „ pulp „ „ 144,463 $642,671 It would therefore appear that during the calendaryear, 1910, the export of pulp and paper amounted to-$1,063,990. This would not however, represent a-normal output, because the mills at the start were notoperated to full capacity, and the output the presentyear should be much larger. Moreover, this year theAlbert Reed Company, Stock Photo

RM2AKN1RR–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . 97 months from July 1st to December 31st, 1910, were as follows :— 11,120 tons of paper valued at $498,20814,453 „ „ pulp „ „ 144,463 $642,671 It would therefore appear that during the calendaryear, 1910, the export of pulp and paper amounted to-$1,063,990. This would not however, represent a-normal output, because the mills at the start were notoperated to full capacity, and the output the presentyear should be much larger. Moreover, this year theAlbert Reed Company,

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . where Governor Gambler gave her manypresents and sent her back to the tribe, hoping toconciliate them, but there is no evidence that she everreached them, and the belief is, that Cull killed her tosecure the gifts. Governor Holloway, in 1808, had alarge picture painted, showing whites and reds in friendlyattitudes, and sent it to Exploits by Lieut. Spratt in anarmed schooner, with instructions to proceed up theriver, to what is known as the lied Indian Lake, andendeav Stock Photo

RM2AKN7FB–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . where Governor Gambler gave her manypresents and sent her back to the tribe, hoping toconciliate them, but there is no evidence that she everreached them, and the belief is, that Cull killed her tosecure the gifts. Governor Holloway, in 1808, had alarge picture painted, showing whites and reds in friendlyattitudes, and sent it to Exploits by Lieut. Spratt in anarmed schooner, with instructions to proceed up theriver, to what is known as the lied Indian Lake, andendeav

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . Sir RALPH CHAMPNEYS WILLIAMS, K.C.M.G. Phoio.] IHollovay.. Lady WILLIAMS. Photo.2 [Parsons. 33 affairs, Sir Edward Morris, since assuming office, has leftnothing undone to present its resources and possibilitiesin the proper light before the outside world, andespecially before the investing communities of England,Canada and the United States. In the newspapers andmagazines, by interviews and addresses, by courtesy tovisitors and by facilitating the inquiries of writer Stock Photo

RM2AKN7W7–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . Sir RALPH CHAMPNEYS WILLIAMS, K.C.M.G. Phoio.] IHollovay.. Lady WILLIAMS. Photo.2 [Parsons. 33 affairs, Sir Edward Morris, since assuming office, has leftnothing undone to present its resources and possibilitiesin the proper light before the outside world, andespecially before the investing communities of England,Canada and the United States. In the newspapers andmagazines, by interviews and addresses, by courtesy tovisitors and by facilitating the inquiries of writer

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . University Research Library lif; I ,J i. Phi,l;.] H.M. QUEEN MARY. [Lafayette NEWFOUNDLAND IN I9II5Being the Coronation Year of King George V. and The Opening of the Second Decade of theTwentieth Century, By P. T. McGRATH, Editor of theEvening Chronicle, of St. Johns, and Clerk to theHouse of Assembly of Newfoundland. WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS. PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY WHITEHEAD, MORRIS & CO., LTD. y &, 10, Fenchuboh Street, E.G. 1911.[All Rights Reserved.] Stock Photo

RM2AKN9F2–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . University Research Library lif; I ,J i. Phi,l;.] H.M. QUEEN MARY. [Lafayette NEWFOUNDLAND IN I9II5Being the Coronation Year of King George V. and The Opening of the Second Decade of theTwentieth Century, By P. T. McGRATH, Editor of theEvening Chronicle, of St. Johns, and Clerk to theHouse of Assembly of Newfoundland. WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS. PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY WHITEHEAD, MORRIS & CO., LTD. y &, 10, Fenchuboh Street, E.G. 1911.[All Rights Reserved.]

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . The Right Hon. Sir E. P. MORRIS, P.C, K.C., LL.D.. Photo.] Lady MORRIS. ILaiigJier. 49 the tribe had murdered his two mariners, in tiio beliefthat the naval party had destroyed the Indians aaIio hadbeen taken along. In 1819, John Peyton, of Twillingate,having represented to Governor Hamilton that Beothicswere in that vicinity, was empowered to treat with them,and surprised a party in their wigwam by crossing theice on the Exploits Hiver. He captured a woman,later know Stock Photo

RM2AKN74C–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . The Right Hon. Sir E. P. MORRIS, P.C, K.C., LL.D.. Photo.] Lady MORRIS. ILaiigJier. 49 the tribe had murdered his two mariners, in tiio beliefthat the naval party had destroyed the Indians aaIio hadbeen taken along. In 1819, John Peyton, of Twillingate,having represented to Governor Hamilton that Beothicswere in that vicinity, was empowered to treat with them,and surprised a party in their wigwam by crossing theice on the Exploits Hiver. He captured a woman,later know

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . uo > • •14 u s 3 X. u u (J Ji s 3 K C o co S 161 the Bond-Hay convention. But this, after being heldhy the Foreign Relations Coniraittee for two seasons,was amended to death by the Senate at Washingtonin February, 1905, which body was then asserting itsco-ordinate authority as a treaty-making power, byrejecting various treaties negotiated by PresidentRoosevelt. The reason why two Washington Cabinets in 1890and 1902, favored a Fisheries Treaty with Newfoundlandand n Stock Photo

RM2AKMXGY–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . uo > • •14 u s 3 X. u u (J Ji s 3 K C o co S 161 the Bond-Hay convention. But this, after being heldhy the Foreign Relations Coniraittee for two seasons,was amended to death by the Senate at Washingtonin February, 1905, which body was then asserting itsco-ordinate authority as a treaty-making power, byrejecting various treaties negotiated by PresidentRoosevelt. The reason why two Washington Cabinets in 1890and 1902, favored a Fisheries Treaty with Newfoundlandand n

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . for concessions for herself alone. Thiscolony replied that the arrangement did not injureCanada, as her fishermen had the same right of entry asalways, and the Americans were granted no greater con-cessions than Canadians. The British Government,however, hearkened to Canadas protest, and held overthe accord until Canada could negotiate a similar one. Newfoundland, in return, made legislative war onCanadas fishermen and taxed imports from Canada.Three years passed befo Stock Photo

RM2AKMXNH–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . for concessions for herself alone. Thiscolony replied that the arrangement did not injureCanada, as her fishermen had the same right of entry asalways, and the Americans were granted no greater con-cessions than Canadians. The British Government,however, hearkened to Canadas protest, and held overthe accord until Canada could negotiate a similar one. Newfoundland, in return, made legislative war onCanadas fishermen and taxed imports from Canada.Three years passed befo

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . 241 Each summer sees British and French warships resortto the harhour. These, and the city people entertainlargely ; indeed, the hospitality of the toAvnsfolk is pro-verl3ial. The wealthy classes, mostly, are educated inEngland, only a weeks voyage distant, and combinethe culture of the Mother Country with colonialcordiality and open-heartedness. Some anticipate that before long, St, Johns will beagain fortified by the Imperial authorities. Its strategicimportance can Stock Photo

RM2AKMRCR–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . 241 Each summer sees British and French warships resortto the harhour. These, and the city people entertainlargely ; indeed, the hospitality of the toAvnsfolk is pro-verl3ial. The wealthy classes, mostly, are educated inEngland, only a weeks voyage distant, and combinethe culture of the Mother Country with colonialcordiality and open-heartedness. Some anticipate that before long, St, Johns will beagain fortified by the Imperial authorities. Its strategicimportance can

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . fully consideringre-afforesting measures, not so much because it isthought that there will be any immediate necessitytherefor, but owing to the desirability in the generalinterest, to ensure that tbe fullest possible advantagesmay be given to those who contemplate investment inthe forest resources of the colony. What is true regarding the forest resources ofNewfoundland is likewise mainly true of those ofLabrador, where Newfoundland owns the eastern sectionand therefo Stock Photo

RM2AKN5GA–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . fully consideringre-afforesting measures, not so much because it isthought that there will be any immediate necessitytherefor, but owing to the desirability in the generalinterest, to ensure that tbe fullest possible advantagesmay be given to those who contemplate investment inthe forest resources of the colony. What is true regarding the forest resources ofNewfoundland is likewise mainly true of those ofLabrador, where Newfoundland owns the eastern sectionand therefo

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . s in the several districts; and, as already stated,the schools are maintained by the sums voted by thegeneral Government. Picturesque and comfortable are the homes of theNewfoundland fisherfolk; and every village has itschurches, schools and lodges of the benevolent organi-zations which are founded amon^r them. There areto be seen in some places the old-time houses wdthlarge open fire-places, dog-irons and the other ac-cessories of a vanished period, while curiosities Stock Photo

RM2AKMWM6–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . s in the several districts; and, as already stated,the schools are maintained by the sums voted by thegeneral Government. Picturesque and comfortable are the homes of theNewfoundland fisherfolk; and every village has itschurches, schools and lodges of the benevolent organi-zations which are founded amon^r them. There areto be seen in some places the old-time houses wdthlarge open fire-places, dog-irons and the other ac-cessories of a vanished period, while curiosities

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . ndlaws are favourable to the progress of this industry, theo])ligations which they impose being comparativelyslight beside those which exist in Canada and the UnitedStates. The colony, it is true, proliibits the exports ofunmanufactured logs, but in view of the present needsof the pulp and paper industry throughout the world,the feeling here generally is that it is Avell the coloniallaws should contain this provision, as it ensures that theIsland, as the years go by, Stock Photo

RM2AKN24C–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . ndlaws are favourable to the progress of this industry, theo])ligations which they impose being comparativelyslight beside those which exist in Canada and the UnitedStates. The colony, it is true, proliibits the exports ofunmanufactured logs, but in view of the present needsof the pulp and paper industry throughout the world,the feeling here generally is that it is Avell the coloniallaws should contain this provision, as it ensures that theIsland, as the years go by,

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . 193 be more iust and fewer stags be unworthily slain.Incidentally the conntiy AYOuld benefit, as the hunterwho goes into the interior spends, say, £100 as againstthe ten pound note of the railway sportsman. Mr. J. G. Millais, author of The Mammals ofGreat Britain and Ireland, who hunted in the colonyseveral seasons, says: Eor its size, Newfoundland to-daycontains more caribou than any other part of the world,and, owing to the nutritive qualities of its excellentmosses Stock Photo

RM2AKMWYR–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . 193 be more iust and fewer stags be unworthily slain.Incidentally the conntiy AYOuld benefit, as the hunterwho goes into the interior spends, say, £100 as againstthe ten pound note of the railway sportsman. Mr. J. G. Millais, author of The Mammals ofGreat Britain and Ireland, who hunted in the colonyseveral seasons, says: Eor its size, Newfoundland to-daycontains more caribou than any other part of the world,and, owing to the nutritive qualities of its excellentmosses

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . Photo.] On the little River Codroy. [Hofoiin;/.. 65 terminals point, wliere the several hay steamers connectwith the trains, substantial wliarvcs and adequatefreight ship.s are provided. The Companys steamersare equally up-to-date and satisfactory in every respect.The Bruce, plying between Port-aux-Basques andNorth Sydney, Cape Breton, where she connected everyother day with the Intercolonial Railway system ofCanada, and thus enabled communication to be madewith every Stock Photo

RM2AKN609–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . Photo.] On the little River Codroy. [Hofoiin;/.. 65 terminals point, wliere the several hay steamers connectwith the trains, substantial wliarvcs and adequatefreight ship.s are provided. The Companys steamersare equally up-to-date and satisfactory in every respect.The Bruce, plying between Port-aux-Basques andNorth Sydney, Cape Breton, where she connected everyother day with the Intercolonial Railway system ofCanada, and thus enabled communication to be madewith every

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . The total annualcatch of cod in North American waters (including thosetaken on the Banks) by French, American, Canadianand Newfoundland fishermen, is estimated at nearly4,000,000 quintals, and allowing 50 fish to a quintal, thismeans 200,000,000 taken every year. Yet so prolific isthe fishery that it has withstood this enormous drain forcenturies. Indeed, the catch in Newfoundland in 1908was by far the largest ever obtained, the export totalling1,732,387 quintals, nea Stock Photo

RM2AKN0JM–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . The total annualcatch of cod in North American waters (including thosetaken on the Banks) by French, American, Canadianand Newfoundland fishermen, is estimated at nearly4,000,000 quintals, and allowing 50 fish to a quintal, thismeans 200,000,000 taken every year. Yet so prolific isthe fishery that it has withstood this enormous drain forcenturies. Indeed, the catch in Newfoundland in 1908was by far the largest ever obtained, the export totalling1,732,387 quintals, nea

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . Photo. Salmon Two Beauties. [Holloway.. Photo.] Salmon—20 and 2^ lbs. [ Hollov;ay. Stock Photo

RM2AKMWCP–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . Photo. Salmon Two Beauties. [Holloway.. Photo.] Salmon—20 and 2^ lbs. [ Hollov;ay.

RM2AKNA2J–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . University Research Library lif; I ,J i. P/ioto.] H.M. KING GEORGE V. [Ldfaijeltc.newfoundlandin00mcgr

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . 113 That farming is backward here will scarcely occasionsurprise, for it was a penal offence to plant a potato inNewfoundland when a royal college was founded inNova Scotia; self-Government was denied this colonyuntil eighty years back, though granted that provinceseventy years before, and the present time is only aboutthe centenary of the recognition of agriculture in thisIsland, for not until 1813 were grants of land for farm-ing issued. As recently as 1789, or 121 Stock Photo

RM2AKN0YN–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . 113 That farming is backward here will scarcely occasionsurprise, for it was a penal offence to plant a potato inNewfoundland when a royal college was founded inNova Scotia; self-Government was denied this colonyuntil eighty years back, though granted that provinceseventy years before, and the present time is only aboutthe centenary of the recognition of agriculture in thisIsland, for not until 1813 were grants of land for farm-ing issued. As recently as 1789, or 121

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . Photo.^ A load of Codfish. [IloUovay. Stock Photo

RM2AKN00G–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . Photo.^ A load of Codfish. [IloUovay.

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . Photo.] Leading Tickles. [Honoicnt;.. 257 Some of the Principal Imports for the Past Five Years, in which Britain, Canada and the United States can compete on fairly equal terms. Articles. 1905-06. 1906-07. 1907-08 1908-09 1909-10 Dollars. Dollars. Dollars Dollars Dollars Total Imports of all Arti- cles (including Specie) 10,414,274 10,426,040 11,576,111 11,402,337 12,799,696 Coal 526,927 565,208 648,391 605,997 691,734 Leather and Leatherware 332,637 352 235 346,562 Stock Photo

RM2AKMPA7–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . Photo.] Leading Tickles. [Honoicnt;.. 257 Some of the Principal Imports for the Past Five Years, in which Britain, Canada and the United States can compete on fairly equal terms. Articles. 1905-06. 1906-07. 1907-08 1908-09 1909-10 Dollars. Dollars. Dollars Dollars Dollars Total Imports of all Arti- cles (including Specie) 10,414,274 10,426,040 11,576,111 11,402,337 12,799,696 Coal 526,927 565,208 648,391 605,997 691,734 Leather and Leatherware 332,637 352 235 346,562

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . 89 4,571,192 728,314 Movement of Exports for the past Fifteen Years. Year ended Total United Dominion United Other June 30th. Exports. Kingdom, of Canada. States. Countries. 1896 $6,638,187 §1,727,852 §638,741 §489,027 §3,782,567 1897 4,925,789 1,347,273 478,110 533,518 2,564,888 1898 5,226,933 1,355,920 482,512 427,478 2,961,023 1.S99 6,936,315 1,443,266 541,727 620,056 4,331,266 1900 8,627,576 1,942,093 520,137 1,005,525 5,159,821 1901 8,359,978 1,831,941 711,716 88 Stock Photo

RM2AKMR1X–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . 89 4,571,192 728,314 Movement of Exports for the past Fifteen Years. Year ended Total United Dominion United Other June 30th. Exports. Kingdom, of Canada. States. Countries. 1896 $6,638,187 §1,727,852 §638,741 §489,027 §3,782,567 1897 4,925,789 1,347,273 478,110 533,518 2,564,888 1898 5,226,933 1,355,920 482,512 427,478 2,961,023 1.S99 6,936,315 1,443,266 541,727 620,056 4,331,266 1900 8,627,576 1,942,093 520,137 1,005,525 5,159,821 1901 8,359,978 1,831,941 711,716 88

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . and 1,397 Moravianson Labrador; and in 1901 there were 174 Baptists andothers, and 1,377 Moravians on Labrador. The number of churches in 1901 was as follows :—Church of England ... ... 174 Church of Borne ... ... ... 151 Methodists ... ... ... 155 Other Denominations ... ... 4)9 The ecclesiastical exhibit was :— Church of England—1 Bishop and 70 clergymen. Church of Bome—1 Archbishop, 2 Bishops, 65Briests, 4 communities of Christian Brothers;12 convents. Methodist—80 Stock Photo

RM2AKMTGW–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . and 1,397 Moravianson Labrador; and in 1901 there were 174 Baptists andothers, and 1,377 Moravians on Labrador. The number of churches in 1901 was as follows :—Church of England ... ... 174 Church of Borne ... ... ... 151 Methodists ... ... ... 155 Other Denominations ... ... 4)9 The ecclesiastical exhibit was :— Church of England—1 Bishop and 70 clergymen. Church of Bome—1 Archbishop, 2 Bishops, 65Briests, 4 communities of Christian Brothers;12 convents. Methodist—80

RM2AKMYET–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . Photo.^ A load of Codfish. [IloUovay.. Photo.} Removing the fat from a Seal Pelt. UitUovay. 129 etc. An Advisory Fisheries Board was associated withthe Minister, and gradually the powers of the Depart-ment were enlarged, the sphere of its usefulnessincreased, and the scope of its ordinances made morecomprehensive. The principal branch of the cod industry is what isknown as the shore fishery, that prosecuted directlyfrom the coast of the Island by the thousands of sea-

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . Photo.] A bit of Coast Scenery, Bay of Islands. Holloway,. Photo.] On the little River Codroy. [Hofoiin;/. Stock Photo

RM2AKN6AK–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . Photo.] A bit of Coast Scenery, Bay of Islands. Holloway,. Photo.] On the little River Codroy. [Hofoiin;/.

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . ted all round by bays and inlets,some with scenery striking as Norwegian fiords; whileso broken is its outline that the seaboard has a totalstretch of 6,010 miles, as calculated by Professor Howley,the Newfoundland Geologist. In size it is only one-fifth smaller than England ; it^ , is 11,200,. miles larger than Ireland; three times as- large as Holland ; and twice as large as Denmark.Compared with its neighbours in North America it istwice as large as Nova Scotia, on Stock Photo

RM2AKN8YN–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . ted all round by bays and inlets,some with scenery striking as Norwegian fiords; whileso broken is its outline that the seaboard has a totalstretch of 6,010 miles, as calculated by Professor Howley,the Newfoundland Geologist. In size it is only one-fifth smaller than England ; it^ , is 11,200,. miles larger than Ireland; three times as- large as Holland ; and twice as large as Denmark.Compared with its neighbours in North America it istwice as large as Nova Scotia, on

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . Photo.-] Crosbies Steamer Fogota. [Pni-soJis.. Photo.] Leading Tickles. [Honoicnt;. Stock Photo

RM2AKMPKY–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . Photo.-] Crosbies Steamer Fogota. [Pni-soJis.. Photo.] Leading Tickles. [Honoicnt;.

Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . ond launch,the Julia Sheridan. Next came a larger ship, the SirDonald, and finally the splendid steam hospital yacht,St7^athcona, largely the gift of that eminent philan-thropist. The steamer is known to every fishermanfrom Ungava Bay to the southern end of the mission,1,000 miles away. She follows the fleets, travelling upand down the coast; and is eagerly watched for by thefishermen and their families. She has an hospital onboard, and conveys patients from their hom Stock Photo

RM2AKMXF5–Newfoundland in 1911, being the coronation year of King George Vand the opening of the second decade of the twentieth century . ond launch,the Julia Sheridan. Next came a larger ship, the SirDonald, and finally the splendid steam hospital yacht,St7^athcona, largely the gift of that eminent philan-thropist. The steamer is known to every fishermanfrom Ungava Bay to the southern end of the mission,1,000 miles away. She follows the fleets, travelling upand down the coast; and is eagerly watched for by thefishermen and their families. She has an hospital onboard, and conveys patients from their hom

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . try—thesumming up of whole generations whose labors and moral andintellectual attainments have culminated in themselves andmade them what they are. Ancestry is an important factor inshaping the destines of a people. Newfoundland was originallypeopled by settlers from the west of England and by Celts fromIreland. Moreover, the good blood in this isolated region hasbeen kept free from any undesirable intermixtures, and so farthis blended race has been developed under favorable con-ditions. The intermixt Stock Photo

RM2CDDRCF–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . try—thesumming up of whole generations whose labors and moral andintellectual attainments have culminated in themselves andmade them what they are. Ancestry is an important factor inshaping the destines of a people. Newfoundland was originallypeopled by settlers from the west of England and by Celts fromIreland. Moreover, the good blood in this isolated region hasbeen kept free from any undesirable intermixtures, and so farthis blended race has been developed under favorable con-ditions. The intermixt

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . inance and Customs ;and the Hons. E. P. Morris, L. OB. Furlong and GeorgeKnowling, without portfolio. The new Government appealed to the electorate in Novem-ber, of 1900, the principal issue placed before the countrybeing the modification of the railway contract made betweenthe Government and Mr. Reid in 1898. The contest resultedin the Ministry being sustained by an overwhelming majority,the ballot boxes giving but four seats out of thirty-six to theiropponents. Immediately after the election, by spe Stock Photo

RM2CDDJ36–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . inance and Customs ;and the Hons. E. P. Morris, L. OB. Furlong and GeorgeKnowling, without portfolio. The new Government appealed to the electorate in Novem-ber, of 1900, the principal issue placed before the countrybeing the modification of the railway contract made betweenthe Government and Mr. Reid in 1898. The contest resultedin the Ministry being sustained by an overwhelming majority,the ballot boxes giving but four seats out of thirty-six to theiropponents. Immediately after the election, by spe

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . UNIVERSAL HAMMOND TYPEWRITER. Write for Full Particulars.HOME OFFICES AND FACTORY. THE HAMMOND TYPEWRITER CO., 403 and 405 East 62d Street, „ NEW YORK, U. S. A. Send a 5 cent Stamp to the Home Office and a correct map of theworld will he mailed to you. NEWFOUNDLAND.. WILLS RAILROAD AND STEAMSHIP EXCHANGE, ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. The Elegant Ticket Exchange opened by T. C. Wills, is oneof the most comprehensive and convenient institutions of AtlanticCity. Until this Exchange was opened there was no placew Stock Photo

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. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Salmon from Harrys Brook. NEWFOUNDLAND. 57. Exploits River. the finest quality. Bonne Bay herring are equally good. TheDepartment of Fisheries have been giving much attention tothe herring fishery with-a view to its resuscitation and im-provement. Proper regulations have been enforced andvaluable information diffused with good effect. SALMON FISHERY.The export of preserved salmon is comparatively small,seldom exceeding in value $100,000 per annum. It is eitherpickled or put in hermetically sealed tins Stock Photo

RM2CDDXR1–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Salmon from Harrys Brook. NEWFOUNDLAND. 57. Exploits River. the finest quality. Bonne Bay herring are equally good. TheDepartment of Fisheries have been giving much attention tothe herring fishery with-a view to its resuscitation and im-provement. Proper regulations have been enforced andvaluable information diffused with good effect. SALMON FISHERY.The export of preserved salmon is comparatively small,seldom exceeding in value $100,000 per annum. It is eitherpickled or put in hermetically sealed tins

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . His Excellency the Governor, Members of the Executive Government,and Signer Marconi at the Signal Station, St. Johns.. NEWFOUNDLAND. 117 EXTRACTS FROM TOURISTS LETTERS. Miss Sidney Bkanscomb Forde in Boston Traveller; Newfoundland in the summer-time, is a veritable paradise. The interior ofthe island, practically unvisited by man, is the home of the lordly caribou.The railway has opened up this wilderness and introduced it to countlessthousands all over the world. * * * The Exploits Valley is a scene Stock Photo

RM2CDDH0H–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . His Excellency the Governor, Members of the Executive Government,and Signer Marconi at the Signal Station, St. Johns.. NEWFOUNDLAND. 117 EXTRACTS FROM TOURISTS LETTERS. Miss Sidney Bkanscomb Forde in Boston Traveller; Newfoundland in the summer-time, is a veritable paradise. The interior ofthe island, practically unvisited by man, is the home of the lordly caribou.The railway has opened up this wilderness and introduced it to countlessthousands all over the world. * * * The Exploits Valley is a scene

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . ofWales, the then heir to the British throne. In 1860 the Princeof Wales had from that same dais looked on a free people whohad a few years before received the blessing of responsiblegovernment, and to-day his son, the Duke of York, read in theprogress of all around him the justification of the concession ofthis broad and enobling franchise. There the historian of New-foundland saw the representatives of the two important epochsin our history, those who had fought for our constitutionalliberty and won Stock Photo

RM2CDDM1H–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . ofWales, the then heir to the British throne. In 1860 the Princeof Wales had from that same dais looked on a free people whohad a few years before received the blessing of responsiblegovernment, and to-day his son, the Duke of York, read in theprogress of all around him the justification of the concession ofthis broad and enobling franchise. There the historian of New-foundland saw the representatives of the two important epochsin our history, those who had fought for our constitutionalliberty and won

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Right Honorable Sir William Vallance Whitway, K. C. M. (i., P. CChairman of the Royal Reception General Committee.. J. Augustus CHft, Secretaryiof the Royal Reception General Committee. Stock Photo

RM2CDDJCR–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Right Honorable Sir William Vallance Whitway, K. C. M. (i., P. CChairman of the Royal Reception General Committee.. J. Augustus CHft, Secretaryiof the Royal Reception General Committee.

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Hon. George Knowling,Member Executive Council.. Hon. A. W. Harvey, Member Executive Council. Stock Photo

RM2CDE058–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Hon. George Knowling,Member Executive Council.. Hon. A. W. Harvey, Member Executive Council.

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. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Hon. W. H. Horwood, Minister of Justice. CHAPTER III. CLIMATE. Erroneous ideas regarding the climate are quite as prev-alent as the delusions in reference to the soil and its naturalproducts. The bulk of outsiders still fancy that the island isenveloped in almost perpetual fogs in summer, and given overto intense cold and a succession of snow storms in winter. Itis true that it partakes of the general character of the NorthAmerican climate, and is therefore much colder than lands inthe same latitude i Stock Photo

RM2CDE0MJ–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Hon. W. H. Horwood, Minister of Justice. CHAPTER III. CLIMATE. Erroneous ideas regarding the climate are quite as prev-alent as the delusions in reference to the soil and its naturalproducts. The bulk of outsiders still fancy that the island isenveloped in almost perpetual fogs in summer, and given overto intense cold and a succession of snow storms in winter. Itis true that it partakes of the general character of the NorthAmerican climate, and is therefore much colder than lands inthe same latitude i

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . ^7>o p*?»yuso ntsi ifctiORE R.R. m MAGNIFICENT JT J *? through-Train $V Dining £ars. ^ NEWFOUNDLAND.. Hon. G. Knowling, who has contributed so largely to themercantile progress of St. Johns for many years, has completelyappointed buildings on Water Street, where he carries a varied stockof all requisites for general use, well assorted and arranged for thewholesale and retail trade. This stock is adapted to the specialtrade of the island, as well as to that of tourists and sportsmen.He makes a speci Stock Photo

RM2CDDGD1–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . ^7>o p*?»yuso ntsi ifctiORE R.R. m MAGNIFICENT JT J *? through-Train $V Dining £ars. ^ NEWFOUNDLAND.. Hon. G. Knowling, who has contributed so largely to themercantile progress of St. Johns for many years, has completelyappointed buildings on Water Street, where he carries a varied stockof all requisites for general use, well assorted and arranged for thewholesale and retail trade. This stock is adapted to the specialtrade of the island, as well as to that of tourists and sportsmen.He makes a speci

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . ith tireless velocity. This energy, transmitted to St.Johns, drives the swift revolving dynamos in the sub-station.It is thus that man has enlisted this most potent and economicforce of nature. This system was devised in the earlier ages, and man atthis late day has discovered and utilized it. Natures processesare patient, momentous and slow. She to whom the centuriesare but moments, takes no note of the transient and smallconcerns of man, the mere creation of a day. She could await,unperturbed, the c Stock Photo

RM2CDDPN7–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . ith tireless velocity. This energy, transmitted to St.Johns, drives the swift revolving dynamos in the sub-station.It is thus that man has enlisted this most potent and economicforce of nature. This system was devised in the earlier ages, and man atthis late day has discovered and utilized it. Natures processesare patient, momentous and slow. She to whom the centuriesare but moments, takes no note of the transient and smallconcerns of man, the mere creation of a day. She could await,unperturbed, the c

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . ost prosperous and thickly populatedparts of Canada, and traversing the States of Maine, New Hamp-shire, Vermont, Michigan, Indiana and Illinois. Chicago is itsWestern terminus where connection is made for all points in theWestern and Northwestern States and the Pacific Coast. Its extremeEastern terminus is Portland, Maine, from whence its trains runthrough the heart of the White Mountains. Other points reached onits main line are Montreal, Cornwall, Prescott, Brockville, Kingston,Belleville, Toronto, Stock Photo

RM2CDDGFP–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . ost prosperous and thickly populatedparts of Canada, and traversing the States of Maine, New Hamp-shire, Vermont, Michigan, Indiana and Illinois. Chicago is itsWestern terminus where connection is made for all points in theWestern and Northwestern States and the Pacific Coast. Its extremeEastern terminus is Portland, Maine, from whence its trains runthrough the heart of the White Mountains. Other points reached onits main line are Montreal, Cornwall, Prescott, Brockville, Kingston,Belleville, Toronto,

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . ilis Excellency Sir Cavendish Boyle, K. C. M. G., Governor of Newfoundland.. Hon. Sir Robert Bond, K. C. M. G., Premier and Colonial Secretary. Stock Photo

RM2CDDJRF–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . ilis Excellency Sir Cavendish Boyle, K. C. M. G., Governor of Newfoundland.. Hon. Sir Robert Bond, K. C. M. G., Premier and Colonial Secretary.

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Baptist and of the Virgin, in front of the cathedral. Theview from the cathedral grounds is very fine. Adjacent to itare the Bishops Palace, St. Bonaventure College and a con-vent. The whole group cost about half a million dollars. The Church of England Cathedral, about half way up theslope, was designed by Sir Gilbert Scott in an early Englishstyle, and was dedicated to St. John the Baptist. Before itsdestruction by the fire of 1892 it was one of the finest ecclesi-astical edifices in British America Stock Photo

RM2CDDTF2–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Baptist and of the Virgin, in front of the cathedral. Theview from the cathedral grounds is very fine. Adjacent to itare the Bishops Palace, St. Bonaventure College and a con-vent. The whole group cost about half a million dollars. The Church of England Cathedral, about half way up theslope, was designed by Sir Gilbert Scott in an early Englishstyle, and was dedicated to St. John the Baptist. Before itsdestruction by the fire of 1892 it was one of the finest ecclesi-astical edifices in British America

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . e of Newfoundland, and in no more appropriateway could this be done than by honoring the man, the repre-sentative of the people, who bears the name of Premier.« Palman qui meruit ferrat» was the motto of old worn by thesuccessful gladiator, and the public man of to-day who climbs tothe top in his own Nazareth is not too abundantly rewarded byhaving a knighthood conferred on him. The mark of favor fromthe King is pleasing to the people of Newfoundland, who regardSir Robert Bond as one who has faithfull Stock Photo

RM2CDDKW7–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . e of Newfoundland, and in no more appropriateway could this be done than by honoring the man, the repre-sentative of the people, who bears the name of Premier.« Palman qui meruit ferrat» was the motto of old worn by thesuccessful gladiator, and the public man of to-day who climbs tothe top in his own Nazareth is not too abundantly rewarded byhaving a knighthood conferred on him. The mark of favor fromthe King is pleasing to the people of Newfoundland, who regardSir Robert Bond as one who has faithfull

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Right Rev. M. F. Howley, D. D.R. C. Bishop, St. Johns.. Roman Catholic Cathedral, St. Johns. io6 NEWFOUNDLAND. and a large library. It was built in 1847 at a cost of £100,000.Its Ionic portico is borne by six massive columns, thirty feethigh. Near it is Government House, an unpretentious butsubstantial and comfortable abode where the representative ofroyalty resides. It is surrounded by well kept grounds. TheImperial Government erected it in 1828 at a cost of £30,000. Before the fire of 1892 the Athen Stock Photo

RM2CDDTE1–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Right Rev. M. F. Howley, D. D.R. C. Bishop, St. Johns.. Roman Catholic Cathedral, St. Johns. io6 NEWFOUNDLAND. and a large library. It was built in 1847 at a cost of £100,000.Its Ionic portico is borne by six massive columns, thirty feethigh. Near it is Government House, an unpretentious butsubstantial and comfortable abode where the representative ofroyalty resides. It is surrounded by well kept grounds. TheImperial Government erected it in 1828 at a cost of £30,000. Before the fire of 1892 the Athen

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . ed it, and soon became satisfied of itsvalue. This led to the vast development which has followed. The ore exists under conditions so peculiar and remarkableas to render it the most interesting deposit yet discovered.The ore bed is composed of regular blocks of red hematite ofvarious dimensions, from four inches in length, two incheswide and two inches thick, to larger sizes. They are piled up,one above the other with singular regularity, the depositsaveraging eight feet in thickness, and covering an Stock Photo

RM2CDDPE2–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . ed it, and soon became satisfied of itsvalue. This led to the vast development which has followed. The ore exists under conditions so peculiar and remarkableas to render it the most interesting deposit yet discovered.The ore bed is composed of regular blocks of red hematite ofvarious dimensions, from four inches in length, two incheswide and two inches thick, to larger sizes. They are piled up,one above the other with singular regularity, the depositsaveraging eight feet in thickness, and covering an

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . cientific men of the United States, spent a summer on the westcoast, in geological explorations. He wrote as follows regard-ing the scenery : «The weather favored us while in Newfound-land. We were not detained by fogs and had very few adversewinds. The scenery was superb, and has made all othercountries we have passed through since, seem tame and un-picturesque, except indeed the steep mountain cliffs of CapeNorth, and the vicinity in Cape Breton. I never expect to getso much pleasure combined with i Stock Photo

RM2CDE061–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . cientific men of the United States, spent a summer on the westcoast, in geological explorations. He wrote as follows regard-ing the scenery : «The weather favored us while in Newfound-land. We were not detained by fogs and had very few adversewinds. The scenery was superb, and has made all othercountries we have passed through since, seem tame and un-picturesque, except indeed the steep mountain cliffs of CapeNorth, and the vicinity in Cape Breton. I never expect to getso much pleasure combined with i

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . It cannot be denied that in every place there is one paper thatreaches all classes of citizens. In Newfoundland that paper is theEvening Telegram. It is the largest and oldest newspaper inSt. Johns, having been published over twenty years consecutively.Advertisers will find that the Telegram talks business for them byits large circulation. Compare the amount of advertising it carrieswith that carried by any other paper in the island and perhaps thefact will dawn upon you, that, for the rate charged, t Stock Photo

RM2CDDFCB–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . It cannot be denied that in every place there is one paper thatreaches all classes of citizens. In Newfoundland that paper is theEvening Telegram. It is the largest and oldest newspaper inSt. Johns, having been published over twenty years consecutively.Advertisers will find that the Telegram talks business for them byits large circulation. Compare the amount of advertising it carrieswith that carried by any other paper in the island and perhaps thefact will dawn upon you, that, for the rate charged, t

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Arthur Mews, Deputy Colonial Secretary, under whose direction the typical and artistic citizens address was designed, and also that of the childrens, both being engrossed by him.. Hon. Sir Joseph I. Little, K. C. M. G., Chief Justice of Newfoundland. Stock Photo

RM2CDDJKP–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Arthur Mews, Deputy Colonial Secretary, under whose direction the typical and artistic citizens address was designed, and also that of the childrens, both being engrossed by him.. Hon. Sir Joseph I. Little, K. C. M. G., Chief Justice of Newfoundland.

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . dsome structure, beautifully situatedand well managed. Visitors are admitted by an order fromthe resident physician. The walk or drive to it along CastorsValley, as the little brook is called, is very pleasant. TheVictoria Park and the Riverhead Cemetery are passed onthe right. On the road leading to Quidi Vidi, on the outskirts of thecity, is the penitentiary ; a solid granite building surroundedwith a high fence and rather grim of aspect. Opposite to it,a short distance from the road, is the general Stock Photo

RM2CDDTC8–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . dsome structure, beautifully situatedand well managed. Visitors are admitted by an order fromthe resident physician. The walk or drive to it along CastorsValley, as the little brook is called, is very pleasant. TheVictoria Park and the Riverhead Cemetery are passed onthe right. On the road leading to Quidi Vidi, on the outskirts of thecity, is the penitentiary ; a solid granite building surroundedwith a high fence and rather grim of aspect. Opposite to it,a short distance from the road, is the general

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . m the anchorage that morning.The harbor, which is about a mile in length, is shut in by boldlyrugged hills, treeless, but clothed with grass and scrub savewhere the peaks and cliffs are too precipitous. Looking backat the narrow opening through which we had passed, I noticedthat it bore a singular resemblance to the entrance to PolperreHarbor as seen from within, but, of course, on a larger scale.In its coloring and general aspect it was the scenery of theCornish coast ; but when I turned to look at t Stock Photo

RM2CDDMXN–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . m the anchorage that morning.The harbor, which is about a mile in length, is shut in by boldlyrugged hills, treeless, but clothed with grass and scrub savewhere the peaks and cliffs are too precipitous. Looking backat the narrow opening through which we had passed, I noticedthat it bore a singular resemblance to the entrance to PolperreHarbor as seen from within, but, of course, on a larger scale.In its coloring and general aspect it was the scenery of theCornish coast ; but when I turned to look at t

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Right Rev. Llewellyn Jones, Bishop of Newfoundland.. Cathedral Church of St. John the Baptist. 102 NEWFOUNDLAND. the harbor and with one another the whole length of the city,and these are intersected with numerous cross streets. On the south side of the harbor the hills spring soabruptly from the water that only a sufficient site for a rangeof warehouses and oil factories could be scooped out. Fromthe waters of the harbor the city presents a very picturesqueappearance, climbing the slope of the hill w Stock Photo

RM2CDDTFE–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Right Rev. Llewellyn Jones, Bishop of Newfoundland.. Cathedral Church of St. John the Baptist. 102 NEWFOUNDLAND. the harbor and with one another the whole length of the city,and these are intersected with numerous cross streets. On the south side of the harbor the hills spring soabruptly from the water that only a sufficient site for a rangeof warehouses and oil factories could be scooped out. Fromthe waters of the harbor the city presents a very picturesqueappearance, climbing the slope of the hill w

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Vey Photo. The Corner Stone of the New Court Houf CHAPTER VII. IN NEWFOUNDLAND. [Montreal Gazettes Staff Correspondent.] St. Johns, Newfoundland, October 25, 1901. The reception given to their Royal Highnesses, the Dukeand Duchess of York, on their visit to St. Johns, on Wednes-day morning, October 23d, was a fitting close to that grandtriumphal tour, which, for the past eight months, has been aspectacle of wonder and admiration to the whole civilized world,a source of satisfaction and rejoicing to th Stock Photo

RM2CDDM7T–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Vey Photo. The Corner Stone of the New Court Houf CHAPTER VII. IN NEWFOUNDLAND. [Montreal Gazettes Staff Correspondent.] St. Johns, Newfoundland, October 25, 1901. The reception given to their Royal Highnesses, the Dukeand Duchess of York, on their visit to St. Johns, on Wednes-day morning, October 23d, was a fitting close to that grandtriumphal tour, which, for the past eight months, has been aspectacle of wonder and admiration to the whole civilized world,a source of satisfaction and rejoicing to th

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . oad Cove andthe Thorburn road which affords a change of scene and manydelightful views. ST. JOHNS TO RENEWS, CAPE RACE. Another pleasant excursion is to Renews, Ferryland andCape Race. A mail wagon plies twice a week to Renews, buttourists will find it much more comfortable to hire a carriage—fare about $4 per day. The road is good and the viewsoften superb. The hotel accommodation is, however, veryprimitive, and it is advisible to start with a well-filled luncheonbasket. The barrens along this route Stock Photo

RM2CDDT1B–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . oad Cove andthe Thorburn road which affords a change of scene and manydelightful views. ST. JOHNS TO RENEWS, CAPE RACE. Another pleasant excursion is to Renews, Ferryland andCape Race. A mail wagon plies twice a week to Renews, buttourists will find it much more comfortable to hire a carriage—fare about $4 per day. The road is good and the viewsoften superb. The hotel accommodation is, however, veryprimitive, and it is advisible to start with a well-filled luncheonbasket. The barrens along this route

RM2CDDH0C–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . His Excellency the Governor, Members of the Executive Government,and Signer Marconi at the Signal Station, St. Johns.

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Falls of Salmonier.. CHAPTER VIII. MINERALS. The discovery of copper ore was first made in 1857, atTilt Cove, on the northeast coast. Since that date mining hasgradually expanded year after year; one discovery followedanother, until now the mining industry has become one of themost prominent and important in the colony, and gives promiseof great developments in the future. Within the last three orfour years, iron ore of a superior quality has been discoveredin very large quantities; and coal mines hav Stock Photo

RM2CDDW6N–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Falls of Salmonier.. CHAPTER VIII. MINERALS. The discovery of copper ore was first made in 1857, atTilt Cove, on the northeast coast. Since that date mining hasgradually expanded year after year; one discovery followedanother, until now the mining industry has become one of themost prominent and important in the colony, and gives promiseof great developments in the future. Within the last three orfour years, iron ore of a superior quality has been discoveredin very large quantities; and coal mines hav

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Thisroute was found to be much more favorable than that alreadysurveyed to the north. It passed through the best lands in theisland along the Exploits and Humber Valleys, to the Bay ofIslands, and then turning south opened St. Georges Bay, theCodroy Valley and found a terminus at Port-aux-Basques, a fineharbor only ninety-three miles distant from North Sydney, CapeBreton. It was speedily and wisely decided to adopt this newroute and to carry the northern line no further than Exploits,thence westward a Stock Photo

RM2CDDR1F–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Thisroute was found to be much more favorable than that alreadysurveyed to the north. It passed through the best lands in theisland along the Exploits and Humber Valleys, to the Bay ofIslands, and then turning south opened St. Georges Bay, theCodroy Valley and found a terminus at Port-aux-Basques, a fineharbor only ninety-three miles distant from North Sydney, CapeBreton. It was speedily and wisely decided to adopt this newroute and to carry the northern line no further than Exploits,thence westward a

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . mmittee, and the presentation of gifts from the people ofNewfoundland by His Excellency the Governor. These giftsconsisted of two richly bound albums of Newfoundland scenery,and two Caribous heads, mounted on shields made of Tilt Covecopper. A deputation from the women of Newfoundland, namely:Lady Whiteway, Lady Thornburn, Mrs. Peters and Miss Kent, thenpresented an address of welcome, and a gift of a mink carriagerug to the Duchess. His Lordship Bishop Jones followed withan address of welcome from th Stock Photo

RM2CDDNGE–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . mmittee, and the presentation of gifts from the people ofNewfoundland by His Excellency the Governor. These giftsconsisted of two richly bound albums of Newfoundland scenery,and two Caribous heads, mounted on shields made of Tilt Covecopper. A deputation from the women of Newfoundland, namely:Lady Whiteway, Lady Thornburn, Mrs. Peters and Miss Kent, thenpresented an address of welcome, and a gift of a mink carriagerug to the Duchess. His Lordship Bishop Jones followed withan address of welcome from th

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . e of the dictionary. Webster was a pioneer and a master in the domain of words. Hepossessed rare natural endowments as a linguist. Patient andexhaustive in research, large and just in conception, critical inanalysis, and imbued with intense devotion to his work he createdthis great book, which is a crowning embodiment of the labor ofhis life, and an enduring memorial of his erudition. From the date of its earliest publication, Websters Dictionaryhas been the accepted expositor of words to generations Stock Photo

RM2CDDFN9–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . e of the dictionary. Webster was a pioneer and a master in the domain of words. Hepossessed rare natural endowments as a linguist. Patient andexhaustive in research, large and just in conception, critical inanalysis, and imbued with intense devotion to his work he createdthis great book, which is a crowning embodiment of the labor ofhis life, and an enduring memorial of his erudition. From the date of its earliest publication, Websters Dictionaryhas been the accepted expositor of words to generations

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . in it and who glory in living under the Union Jack. Over 50,000miles have been traversed by the royal pair, from the north tothe south, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, without settingfoot on foreign soil. It was right and in harmony with thefitness of things that this grand royal pageant should be broughtto a close, that the curtain should be rung down on the finalscene in Britains oldest colony, the cradle of Greater Britain,the first outpost of our colonial Empire, Englands oldest andmost loyal co Stock Photo

RM2CDDM7F–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . in it and who glory in living under the Union Jack. Over 50,000miles have been traversed by the royal pair, from the north tothe south, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, without settingfoot on foreign soil. It was right and in harmony with thefitness of things that this grand royal pageant should be broughtto a close, that the curtain should be rung down on the finalscene in Britains oldest colony, the cradle of Greater Britain,the first outpost of our colonial Empire, Englands oldest andmost loyal co

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Mountain Cascade. CHAPTER VI. AGRICULTURAL CAPABILITIES. To many it will be a surprise to find Newfoundland spokenof as an agricultural country. The old idea, still too prevalent,was that the island was a dismal fog-enveloped country whosesavage climate and poor soil precluded all attempts at agricul-ture. This is far from being in accordance with ascertainedfacts. It is quite true that there are wide tracts in the island,irreclaimably barren; others unfit for arable purposes, thoughexcellent for graz Stock Photo

RM2CDDXC1–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Mountain Cascade. CHAPTER VI. AGRICULTURAL CAPABILITIES. To many it will be a surprise to find Newfoundland spokenof as an agricultural country. The old idea, still too prevalent,was that the island was a dismal fog-enveloped country whosesavage climate and poor soil precluded all attempts at agricul-ture. This is far from being in accordance with ascertainedfacts. It is quite true that there are wide tracts in the island,irreclaimably barren; others unfit for arable purposes, thoughexcellent for graz

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . yles grandfather, Vice-Admiral Hon. SirCourtenay Boyle, played an important part in the great navalfights at the beginning of the last century, when Englandsecured the mastery of the seas, and, we believe, he was presentat the culminating struggle off Trafalgar. A third son of theVice-Admiral, Cavendish Spencer Boyle, was father of His Excel-lency. He was a Captain in the Seventy-second Regiment, andwas stationed at Barbados for some years. Sir Cavendish isthe second son, his elder brother being the l Stock Photo

RM2CDDJ69–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . yles grandfather, Vice-Admiral Hon. SirCourtenay Boyle, played an important part in the great navalfights at the beginning of the last century, when Englandsecured the mastery of the seas, and, we believe, he was presentat the culminating struggle off Trafalgar. A third son of theVice-Admiral, Cavendish Spencer Boyle, was father of His Excel-lency. He was a Captain in the Seventy-second Regiment, andwas stationed at Barbados for some years. Sir Cavendish isthe second son, his elder brother being the l

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . tion of 210,000, about 56,000 are engaged incatching and curing fish, and 12,000 in all other occupations.The mean annual value of the fishing exports, in recent years,has been about $6,600,000. To this, however, must be addedthe value of the fish consumed by the people in the country,estimated at $400,000, so that the average annual value of thefisheries of the country is about $7,000,000. The total valueof Canadian fisheries, including the salt water, lake and riverfisheries, is about $19,000,000. T Stock Photo

RM2CDDYK9–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . tion of 210,000, about 56,000 are engaged incatching and curing fish, and 12,000 in all other occupations.The mean annual value of the fishing exports, in recent years,has been about $6,600,000. To this, however, must be addedthe value of the fish consumed by the people in the country,estimated at $400,000, so that the average annual value of thefisheries of the country is about $7,000,000. The total valueof Canadian fisheries, including the salt water, lake and riverfisheries, is about $19,000,000. T

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . J- c XI 0 5 ? 03 y £ oj4 0. NEWFOUNDLAND. 105 The Government set to work at once to carry out thepopular will with respect to the railway contract of 1898.Negotiations were opened with Mr. Reid, which resulted in thewhole railway system of the colony, the telegraph lines and3,500,000 acres of land, acquired by Mr. Reid under the railwaycontract of 1898, reverting to the Government upon the pay-ment to him of $2,023,700. This was virtually the repaymentto Mr. Reid of the $1,000,000 which he had paid fo Stock Photo

RM2CDDHYC–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . J- c XI 0 5 ? 03 y £ oj4 0. NEWFOUNDLAND. 105 The Government set to work at once to carry out thepopular will with respect to the railway contract of 1898.Negotiations were opened with Mr. Reid, which resulted in thewhole railway system of the colony, the telegraph lines and3,500,000 acres of land, acquired by Mr. Reid under the railwaycontract of 1898, reverting to the Government upon the pay-ment to him of $2,023,700. This was virtually the repaymentto Mr. Reid of the $1,000,000 which he had paid fo

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . foregoing, and only theabundant resources of the Reid-Newfoundland Company couldhave successfuly coped with such an undertaking. Mr. H. D.Reid, the assistant manager of the company, placed his privatecar at the disposal of the gentlemen, and what with the repre-sentatives of the local press and some fifty guests, they soonfound themselves traveling through the Peninsula of Avalon ;through scenery not less novel and interesting than that whichMr. Maxwell was accustomed to look out on last year from the Stock Photo

RM2CDDKPE–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . foregoing, and only theabundant resources of the Reid-Newfoundland Company couldhave successfuly coped with such an undertaking. Mr. H. D.Reid, the assistant manager of the company, placed his privatecar at the disposal of the gentlemen, and what with the repre-sentatives of the local press and some fifty guests, they soonfound themselves traveling through the Peninsula of Avalon ;through scenery not less novel and interesting than that whichMr. Maxwell was accustomed to look out on last year from the

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . NEWFOUNDLAND. 23 as a specially significant circumstance, proving conclusivelythat exceptional reasons have justified the departure, in ourcase, from the precedent which this fact indicates. We wishthe new knight many long years to wear his new honors, butalso that they may be supplemented by others in the nearfuture.—Herald. After the dinner, Sir Robert Bond had the honor of a specialaudience with their Royal Highnesses, and was thanked for themagnificent reception the people of the colony had given Stock Photo

RM2CDDN5F–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . NEWFOUNDLAND. 23 as a specially significant circumstance, proving conclusivelythat exceptional reasons have justified the departure, in ourcase, from the precedent which this fact indicates. We wishthe new knight many long years to wear his new honors, butalso that they may be supplemented by others in the nearfuture.—Herald. After the dinner, Sir Robert Bond had the honor of a specialaudience with their Royal Highnesses, and was thanked for themagnificent reception the people of the colony had given

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . ed foreign source of supply. In all respectsthese Newfoundland slates are excellent. They have been used withapproval in St. Johns and show great endurance, being proof againststorms and other action of climate. Several shipments of this slatehave been made to London, with the result that a demand has beenestablished which must lead to the building up of a large localindustry. In the vicinity of the quarry from which these shipments weremade, Mr. Sydney Woods, of St. Johns, owns several valuableclaims Stock Photo

RM2CDDGWA–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . ed foreign source of supply. In all respectsthese Newfoundland slates are excellent. They have been used withapproval in St. Johns and show great endurance, being proof againststorms and other action of climate. Several shipments of this slatehave been made to London, with the result that a demand has beenestablished which must lead to the building up of a large localindustry. In the vicinity of the quarry from which these shipments weremade, Mr. Sydney Woods, of St. Johns, owns several valuableclaims

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . plendid naval reservesparaded to-day, who were composed of perfect seamen of toughfibre. My limited space is almost exhausted. It must sufficeto say that the weather became more boisterous, rainy too, asthe thundering guns announced the landing of the Duke. Butthe welcome accorded by this most English community of thewhole tour was cordial in the extreme. I repeat the mostEnglish. The people look English ; the houses look English ;the clubs are well supplied with English papers. It is a thou-sand piti Stock Photo

RM2CDDKEE–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . plendid naval reservesparaded to-day, who were composed of perfect seamen of toughfibre. My limited space is almost exhausted. It must sufficeto say that the weather became more boisterous, rainy too, asthe thundering guns announced the landing of the Duke. Butthe welcome accorded by this most English community of thewhole tour was cordial in the extreme. I repeat the mostEnglish. The people look English ; the houses look English ;the clubs are well supplied with English papers. It is a thou-sand piti

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . served. All these injure the cod fishing, sothat now, although many more than formerly are engaged in it,the catch is stationary or declining. Until 1890 there were no properly enforced rules andregulations of the fisheries, but at that date the governmentand people woke up to the necessity of regulating and protect-ing them. A Fisheries Department was organized and theservices of an able scientific superintendent of fisheries wassecured. Artificial propagation of cod and lobsters was com-menced and c Stock Photo

RM2CDDYB9–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . served. All these injure the cod fishing, sothat now, although many more than formerly are engaged in it,the catch is stationary or declining. Until 1890 there were no properly enforced rules andregulations of the fisheries, but at that date the governmentand people woke up to the necessity of regulating and protect-ing them. A Fisheries Department was organized and theservices of an able scientific superintendent of fisheries wassecured. Artificial propagation of cod and lobsters was com-menced and c

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Humber Scene. energy and enterprise be soon converted into a thriving settle-ment, maintaining a large population. The forests consist ofpine, spruce, balsam, fir, tamarack, white birch and poplar.The quality of the spontaneous productions may fairly be takenas indicative of a fertile soil.» The Geological Surveyor es-timated that in the whole of the Exploits valley «there are512,000 acres more or less capable of supporting settlement,including arable and pasture lands.)) The same authority statedthat Stock Photo

RM2CDDWT1–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Humber Scene. energy and enterprise be soon converted into a thriving settle-ment, maintaining a large population. The forests consist ofpine, spruce, balsam, fir, tamarack, white birch and poplar.The quality of the spontaneous productions may fairly be takenas indicative of a fertile soil.» The Geological Surveyor es-timated that in the whole of the Exploits valley «there are512,000 acres more or less capable of supporting settlement,including arable and pasture lands.)) The same authority statedthat

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . his act included theexclusive right of building a line in and landing on the island forfifty years, to Peter Cooper, Moses Taylor, C. W. Field, M. O.Roberts, Chandler White and Frederick N. Gisborne. A. M. McKayhas been connected with the line since 1856, during which time hehas watched all its vicissitudes as local manager, and is to-day inactive life and is devoting his entire time to its interests. The landline, which embraces some 1,000 miles, connects all important pointsin Newfoundland. The serv Stock Photo

RM2CDDG1C–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . his act included theexclusive right of building a line in and landing on the island forfifty years, to Peter Cooper, Moses Taylor, C. W. Field, M. O.Roberts, Chandler White and Frederick N. Gisborne. A. M. McKayhas been connected with the line since 1856, during which time hehas watched all its vicissitudes as local manager, and is to-day inactive life and is devoting his entire time to its interests. The landline, which embraces some 1,000 miles, connects all important pointsin Newfoundland. The serv

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Hon. Member H J. B. Woods,Executive Council.. Hon. J. D. Ryan,Member Executive Council. CHAPTER V. FISHERIES. The fisheries of Newfoundland constitute the staple indus-try of the country. The gathering in of the great sea harvesthas been and will long continue to be the main employment ofthe people. In recent years other industries have been intro-duced and will continue to expand; but by fishing the bulk ofthe people have still to earn their daily bread. On the exportsof fishery product, the trade of Stock Photo

RM2CDDYMR–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Hon. Member H J. B. Woods,Executive Council.. Hon. J. D. Ryan,Member Executive Council. CHAPTER V. FISHERIES. The fisheries of Newfoundland constitute the staple indus-try of the country. The gathering in of the great sea harvesthas been and will long continue to be the main employment ofthe people. In recent years other industries have been intro-duced and will continue to expand; but by fishing the bulk ofthe people have still to earn their daily bread. On the exportsof fishery product, the trade of

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . oast is reached. Looking north-ward we see Sugar Loaf, Red Head, Loggie Bay, Torbay andthe serrated range of hills on the south shore of ConceptionBay. The dark, perpendicular sea wall with numerous indenta-tions runs up to Cape St. Francis. A fine sweep of country,dotted with numerous glittering lakelets and farm houses, andfringed with sombre groves of fir, stretches away to the north-west. The great chasm which forms the entrance of theharbor is seen below, guarded by precipitous rock-masses. There Stock Photo

RM2CDDT7F–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . oast is reached. Looking north-ward we see Sugar Loaf, Red Head, Loggie Bay, Torbay andthe serrated range of hills on the south shore of ConceptionBay. The dark, perpendicular sea wall with numerous indenta-tions runs up to Cape St. Francis. A fine sweep of country,dotted with numerous glittering lakelets and farm houses, andfringed with sombre groves of fir, stretches away to the north-west. The great chasm which forms the entrance of theharbor is seen below, guarded by precipitous rock-masses. There

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Dicks & Company, of St. Johns, is the oldest and the only firm of book-binders in Newfoundland. The concern dates back more than half a century.The business includes not only book-binding in all its branches, but also acomprehensive line of miscellaneous and standard books, together with blankbooks and stationery of ail kinds. They have all the conveniences of conduct-ing these several branches and are prepared to quote acceptable figures. Theyalso manufacture picture frames and have a large stock of Stock Photo

RM2CDDFRF–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Dicks & Company, of St. Johns, is the oldest and the only firm of book-binders in Newfoundland. The concern dates back more than half a century.The business includes not only book-binding in all its branches, but also acomprehensive line of miscellaneous and standard books, together with blankbooks and stationery of ail kinds. They have all the conveniences of conduct-ing these several branches and are prepared to quote acceptable figures. Theyalso manufacture picture frames and have a large stock of

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . HOTEL ALFONSE. ALFONSE VASSALLO, Owner and Proprietor, Sydney, Cape Breton, Canada. Hotel Alfonse is a stately building at the corner of Pitt andGeorge streets. Under its present proprietorship it has been enlargedand improved. Steam heat has been introduced, and ample provi-sion has been made for the comfort and convenience of guests. Theproprietor is a caterer by profession, having had a varied experiencein ministering to the public in the United States and in Canada.Hotel Alfonse has three dining h Stock Photo

RM2CDDGMN–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . HOTEL ALFONSE. ALFONSE VASSALLO, Owner and Proprietor, Sydney, Cape Breton, Canada. Hotel Alfonse is a stately building at the corner of Pitt andGeorge streets. Under its present proprietorship it has been enlargedand improved. Steam heat has been introduced, and ample provi-sion has been made for the comfort and convenience of guests. Theproprietor is a caterer by profession, having had a varied experiencein ministering to the public in the United States and in Canada.Hotel Alfonse has three dining h

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . southwestcoast of Newfoundland for two hundred miles, and is competentauthority on the subject. Its availability for water transportation is one of its chiefadvantages. The quarry is immediately on the coast, where vesselsdrawing any depth of water may anchor. The harbor is safe andthus affords the best possible means of shipment. Mr. Ellis has inthe museum at St. Johns some beautiful specimens of this granite,which have attracted wide attention. At his office in the Com-mercial Chambers he has others Stock Photo

RM2CDDG7G–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . southwestcoast of Newfoundland for two hundred miles, and is competentauthority on the subject. Its availability for water transportation is one of its chiefadvantages. The quarry is immediately on the coast, where vesselsdrawing any depth of water may anchor. The harbor is safe andthus affords the best possible means of shipment. Mr. Ellis has inthe museum at St. Johns some beautiful specimens of this granite,which have attracted wide attention. At his office in the Com-mercial Chambers he has others

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . collected here, and the fishermen in their high-sea boots andstout jerseys crowded the narrow streets. Hardy, sturdy-look-ing men they were, much resembling our own East Coast fisher-men who trawl on the Doggerbank, and like them a simple andkindly people. Not only are they hard, courageous seamen,with their little craft ever braving a dangerous sea in a rigor-ous climate, but they are also exceptionally handy even assailors. It is the ambition of each man to own his own schooner,and as a rule the boa Stock Photo

RM2CDDMRD–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . collected here, and the fishermen in their high-sea boots andstout jerseys crowded the narrow streets. Hardy, sturdy-look-ing men they were, much resembling our own East Coast fisher-men who trawl on the Doggerbank, and like them a simple andkindly people. Not only are they hard, courageous seamen,with their little craft ever braving a dangerous sea in a rigor-ous climate, but they are also exceptionally handy even assailors. It is the ambition of each man to own his own schooner,and as a rule the boa

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . RENNIE BAKING COMPANY, MANUFACTURERS OF Ships Biscuits, Fancy Biscuits, Etc. Wholesale Provisions. BAKERY AND STORES: RENNIES MILL ROAD. OFFICE AND STORES: EXCHANGE BUILDINGS. St. Johns, Newfoundland. NEWFOUNDLAND. Stock Photo

RM2CDDG25–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . RENNIE BAKING COMPANY, MANUFACTURERS OF Ships Biscuits, Fancy Biscuits, Etc. Wholesale Provisions. BAKERY AND STORES: RENNIES MILL ROAD. OFFICE AND STORES: EXCHANGE BUILDINGS. St. Johns, Newfoundland. NEWFOUNDLAND.

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . as they entered the harbor, the bells of the Roman CatholicCathedral rang out a merry peal of joy, while thousands ofvoices from piers and hillsides mingled in the glad welcome.Before an hour had elapsed the city and harbor were brilliantin a profusion of bunting. At 11 oclock, His Excellency the Governor, Sir CavendishBoyle, K. C. M. G., and the Premier, the Hon. Robert Bond,proceeded on board the «Ophir» to pay their respects to theirRoyal Highnesses, and to receive the royal commands. Aftertheir re Stock Photo

RM2CDDNK8–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . as they entered the harbor, the bells of the Roman CatholicCathedral rang out a merry peal of joy, while thousands ofvoices from piers and hillsides mingled in the glad welcome.Before an hour had elapsed the city and harbor were brilliantin a profusion of bunting. At 11 oclock, His Excellency the Governor, Sir CavendishBoyle, K. C. M. G., and the Premier, the Hon. Robert Bond,proceeded on board the «Ophir» to pay their respects to theirRoyal Highnesses, and to receive the royal commands. Aftertheir re

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . is MajestysGovernment : Government House, St. Johns, 25th October, 1901.Sir—I have the honor to inform you that their RoyalHighnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York reachedthe harbor of St. Johns on the morning of the 23d current, inH. M. S. «Ophir,)> escorted by H. M. S. « Crescent,)) « Diadem,))«Niobe» and «Proserpine» and left early this morning, asalready reported to you by telegram. 2. Their Royal Highnesses expressed themselves as muchpleased with their reception by the people of t Stock Photo

RM2CDDN2N–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . is MajestysGovernment : Government House, St. Johns, 25th October, 1901.Sir—I have the honor to inform you that their RoyalHighnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York reachedthe harbor of St. Johns on the morning of the 23d current, inH. M. S. «Ophir,)> escorted by H. M. S. « Crescent,)) « Diadem,))«Niobe» and «Proserpine» and left early this morning, asalready reported to you by telegram. 2. Their Royal Highnesses expressed themselves as muchpleased with their reception by the people of t

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . ring it in these regions wereslowly learned. At first seals were taken in nets, which wereplaced between the shore and some island, or rock at no greatdistance. In their migratory movements in the early part ofwinter the seals move south along the shore, and by the netsset in these narrow passages a certain number were captured.The next step was shooting the old seals from large boats amidthe ice-floes. These boats left port about the middle of April,after the ice had broken up, and as at that date th Stock Photo

RM2CDDY3A–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . ring it in these regions wereslowly learned. At first seals were taken in nets, which wereplaced between the shore and some island, or rock at no greatdistance. In their migratory movements in the early part ofwinter the seals move south along the shore, and by the netsset in these narrow passages a certain number were captured.The next step was shooting the old seals from large boats amidthe ice-floes. These boats left port about the middle of April,after the ice had broken up, and as at that date th

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . mm^^^mri0. Herring Neck, Notre Dame Bay. LOBSTER FISHERY. The lobster fishery is of comparatively recent origin anddates from 1873, when the first tinning was done. It has re-ceived a rapid expansion, especially during the last ten years.It gives employment now to about 5,000 persons; and the valueof the export of lobsters is at present from $600,000 to$700,000 per annum. The licensed lobster factories number700 to 800. The lobsters are packed in hermetically sealed tins. In Newfoundland, as in all lo Stock Photo

RM2CDDXG7–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . mm^^^mri0. Herring Neck, Notre Dame Bay. LOBSTER FISHERY. The lobster fishery is of comparatively recent origin anddates from 1873, when the first tinning was done. It has re-ceived a rapid expansion, especially during the last ten years.It gives employment now to about 5,000 persons; and the valueof the export of lobsters is at present from $600,000 to$700,000 per annum. The licensed lobster factories number700 to 800. The lobsters are packed in hermetically sealed tins. In Newfoundland, as in all lo

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Hon. James S. Pitts,Member Executive Council.. Hon. Member H J. B. Woods,Executive Council. Stock Photo

RM2CDDYYP–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Hon. James S. Pitts,Member Executive Council.. Hon. Member H J. B. Woods,Executive Council.

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . iate gainhave wasted and partially destroyed what might be, at thistime, one of the most valuable resources of the colony. «Barring» or closing the mouths of rivers with nets drawnacross, at a time when the salmon are ascending to spawn;constructing weirs, traps and dams ; sweeping the pools in therivers with seine-nets ; night spearing, and to crown all thepollution of the rivers with saw-dust from lumbering mills, havebeen carried on for many years by ignorant and reckless per-sons, till at present Stock Photo

RM2CDDXNJ–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . iate gainhave wasted and partially destroyed what might be, at thistime, one of the most valuable resources of the colony. «Barring» or closing the mouths of rivers with nets drawnacross, at a time when the salmon are ascending to spawn;constructing weirs, traps and dams ; sweeping the pools in therivers with seine-nets ; night spearing, and to crown all thepollution of the rivers with saw-dust from lumbering mills, havebeen carried on for many years by ignorant and reckless per-sons, till at present

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . e several events in theprogramme fixed for that day. 5. His Royal Highness, as I have already reported to youby telegram, invested the Premier with the insignia of a KnightCommander of S. S. Michael and George in this house lastevening and conferred Knighthood upon him. I have the honor to be, sir, Your most obedient humble servant,(Signed) Cavendish Boyle. Right Hon. J. Chamberlain, Secretary of State for theColonies. Reply from His Majestys Government. Downing Street, 15th November, 1901.Sir—I have Stock Photo

RM2CDDN46–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . e several events in theprogramme fixed for that day. 5. His Royal Highness, as I have already reported to youby telegram, invested the Premier with the insignia of a KnightCommander of S. S. Michael and George in this house lastevening and conferred Knighthood upon him. I have the honor to be, sir, Your most obedient humble servant,(Signed) Cavendish Boyle. Right Hon. J. Chamberlain, Secretary of State for theColonies. Reply from His Majestys Government. Downing Street, 15th November, 1901.Sir—I have

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . peaks,now breaking into fissures, now presenting dark frowning cliffs,bold promontories, and headlands sculptured into grim fantas-tic forms by frost, storms, and blows of Atlantic billows. Atintervals these rocky walls are cleft by deep bays running manymiles inland, studded with verdant islands of all shapes andsizes, and often fringed by dark green forests. These greatfiords, strikingly resembling those of Norway, are scenes ofbeauty such as are rarely surpassed in the most favored lands ofthe glob Stock Photo

RM2CDE0T0–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . peaks,now breaking into fissures, now presenting dark frowning cliffs,bold promontories, and headlands sculptured into grim fantas-tic forms by frost, storms, and blows of Atlantic billows. Atintervals these rocky walls are cleft by deep bays running manymiles inland, studded with verdant islands of all shapes andsizes, and often fringed by dark green forests. These greatfiords, strikingly resembling those of Norway, are scenes ofbeauty such as are rarely surpassed in the most favored lands ofthe glob

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . ?f. 3 «j U O V. ilis Excellency Sir Cavendish Boyle, K. C. M. G., Governor of Newfoundland. Stock Photo

RM2CDDJYX–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . ?f. 3 «j U O V. ilis Excellency Sir Cavendish Boyle, K. C. M. G., Governor of Newfoundland.

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . or our Premier was the Bond-BlaineConvention. Every native of the Colony will feel proud thatone who has been so true and worked so hard for the best in-terests of this Newfoundland of ours, has received such adistinguished mark of approbation from the Crown.»—Herald. «We feel sure that the people of the country, without dis-tinction of class or party, will join us in heartily congratulatingSir Robert Bond upon the well-merited honor which has beenconferred on him. The recognition is one which his per Stock Photo

RM2CDDN9D–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . or our Premier was the Bond-BlaineConvention. Every native of the Colony will feel proud thatone who has been so true and worked so hard for the best in-terests of this Newfoundland of ours, has received such adistinguished mark of approbation from the Crown.»—Herald. «We feel sure that the people of the country, without dis-tinction of class or party, will join us in heartily congratulatingSir Robert Bond upon the well-merited honor which has beenconferred on him. The recognition is one which his per

. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Steady Brook Falls, Humber River, near Deer Lake. 6o NEWFOUNDLAND.. mm^^^mri0 Stock Photo

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. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Hon. Sir Joseph I. Little, K. C. M. G., Chief Justice of Newfoundland.. Right Honorable Sir William Vallance Whitway, K. C. M. (i., P. CChairman of the Royal Reception General Committee. Stock Photo

RM2CDDJEK–. Newfoundland at the beginning of the 20th century : a treatise of history and development . Hon. Sir Joseph I. Little, K. C. M. G., Chief Justice of Newfoundland.. Right Honorable Sir William Vallance Whitway, K. C. M. (i., P. CChairman of the Royal Reception General Committee.

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