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' ' ' signifie "A SUIVRE", le symbols V signifie "FIN". ,r - Lea cartes, planchaa, tableaux, etc., pau vent Atra fiim^s i des taux da reduction diff^ranta. Lorsque le document est trop grand pour 6tre reproduit en un seul clichA. il est film* A partir de I'angie sup6rieur gauche, de gauche A droite. et de heut en bas. en prenant la nombra d'images n6cesseire. Lea diagrammoa auivants iilustrent la mAthode. . . ■ ■ "H ■■ ■ 1 4 6 »•,-■■ • ■ \ * TO ^ j» FEBRUARY, 1^99 j» .•* ^ ^ WILLIAM BRIGGS, Publisher TORONTO, CAN. WITH ■f The Cadets ■ -» y / '' f '*' / ^ / \ r.-p.. %, V ■*'. \ 1 '> tf t' >- Tub Caubth liKtoKK thk Main Kntbanok «k Tami'a Hay Hutbl. TORONTO ■/ TO TAMPA :^Aoo >i — ^ _> UARY, 1899 j» ^ J» WITH WILLIAM BRIGGS, Publlahsr TORONTO, C/Cn. The Cadets # ■'K i - |isjTRODt)CTION. AST October, Col. T. T. Wright, the represetitative «f Hon. W. l), Hloxliani, (lovemor of Florida, visited Toronto, and invited Mr. S. W. Hurn.s, ruhlic School Trnstcc, and Major Johii T. ThoJnpson, Drill Instmctol- of the Toronto Pnblic Schools, to take a cadet corps of fifty hoys from the public schools of this city to Tampa as giiests of the State. The company wa* intended to take part in the Military Convention called by the Governor for Febniary, 18^9, for -the pnrpo.se of cmisiderinK a reornanization of the militia of the States, and for the purpose of introdncinn drill into the schools of Florida. Permission for the formation of the corps, was Rranted by the School Board, and a Committee appointed. With the energetic co-operation of Mr. S- W. Burns and the Committee, Major Thompson succeeded in forming, equipping and uniforming the corps. The uniform ivS the regulation scarlet serge tunic, .service cap, and blue serge trousers. / y I'X' \0. ^**j ■■>■ " 'i 4r '/ -i ■•. «» 4»ft TTffi" TAMPA TRIP. V is unnecessary here to dwell upon the preparations for the trip, the preliminary drilling, the growing interest bf the public, and the eager anticipations of the cadets. Ihe interest of the reader, we apprehend, will centre rather in the nanative of the journey itself. \Vo therefore proceed with the relation of the interesting experiences of the cadets from the evening before leaving Toronto to their retarn. «^ The detachment of the Toronto Public s3iool Cadet Corps for Tampa, I'lorida, met at St. AiSew's Hall on Friday Evening, February 3rd, and tftertce rtetched to the Armouries, where_L.eut -Col. Otter District Officer Commanding Military District -No. i, mspected the contingent. Ihe buildmg was crowded with citizens eager to see the cadets, and it was with some difificulty that the company gained admittance to the spacious Armouries." The cadets could not d6 tlidmselves or their instructor, Major Thompson justice, as the people crowded into the centre of the floor°and seriously ham,)ered their movements. I his, however thev bore good-naturedly. Lieut.-Col. Otter gave the cadets spme^jood advice about their work, carriage, and conduct. Then, headed by the Forester's IJug^e Band, they returned to their drill hall. Orders were given, and the company was dismissed until twelve-trthy Saturday. « Move to the right in fours !-Form fours !-Right !-Left wheel !-Quick march ! " -The cadets had started for the Union Station. The band of the Foresters was waiting in the street below, and as the leading section of fours appeared in the doorway the drums took up the step. All along the route the streets were ; ' . ; ■ —7—. , ■ ■ ' - ■ ■% ■-•if-:- r >v lined with friends of the cadets, and man^n exclamation of pleasure and surprise was heard as the boys marched through the streets. ^ Inside the station was a sea of faces, forthe parents and friends of the cadets had secured admittance to see the train depart. The thrill of excitemenVwhich ran through the crowd, as word was passed from one to another that the boys were coming, broke out into cheers as the cadets entered the stotion with swinging stride. Just before boarding the train the corps receiveoxa handsome silk Canadian ensign from ^The Union Jack Soap Company, literature from the Methodi.st Book Room, and checker-boards from The T. Eaton Co. Each cadet was given a cake of Union Jack Soap as he boarded the train— intimation enough surely of the need of cleanliness. The baggage and overcoats were formed into a barricade at the end of the car to exclude would-be visitors ; so the cadets had to say good-bye through the car window. Sharp at ten minutes past two the train drew out of the depot, amid the hearty cheers of the crowd. At Oakville, Cadet Jack Stewart received a box from the hand of a fair admirer. He was not allowed by his comrades to forget the yodng lady. Before the train had reached Hamilton the porter, " Alf" Hutty, had won the hearts of the boys, and was made a " Colonel " by them. Lieut.-Col. McLaren and Capt. I^idlaw, of the noted 13th Regiment, along with Major O'Reilly, a retired officer, spoke to the cadets as the train stopped at Hamilton. These gentlemen complimented the cadets on their soldierly appearance, and exhorted them to remember who they represented. The next stop of any importance was at Paris, and a short time after that Woodstock was reached. Between Woodstock and London the boys were serveiwith cocoa, and many of them divided their lunches with the boys of their section. Captain McKee, of the^^ndon High School Cadets, met the officers of the expedition and wished them every success during the trip. . ■^ v ^ —8-4 ■ ■„ • - .yr: ir-T-i::>:^'pgj^fi'r— TWp."t~.^"W~^»— . .rr •3jMfcBgrg^'TS,.A-J™g-tfig>feSgg]fcgygi;'tiftt.: jSI.i'jjtb^ -m ■ ■ 1 , ' ... . -^ * , > ^ ■ ■ ■ . ^ 4^ l^ . -.-■_ ". ■ ■ ■ .,■ - "f , -^ -.--"-— . *• ^ t ■ ■ ■ ■■ . ■ :■■■;.■■■■■ . . ■■-■' ;;..:il;;i-;;' . .- # HBI ^^HHH ^^HIHHHI HH ^^H : V .4' /■■ The special car containing the superintendent of tlhe road, Mayor Stevens of Fort Huron, and members of the common Council, was attached to the train at Sarnia. These gentlemen welcomed the corps to the United States as the first body of armed Britishers fentering the country since 18,12. .At Fort Huron the cadets were marched tip and down the platform, and were addressed by Mayor Stevens. Fn his remarks the mayor dwelt upon the warm feeling existing between the British Empire and the United States, expressing a wish for the continued goodwill of the present time. . When the boys returned to the car all the berths wer6 made up for the night, and for » time the fun was "fast and furious." No one was anxious to sleep at first, and during the night the pillows and sheets were exchanged. One of the sheets from the first section found its way down to section thirteen before morning.. Curiosity calfted a cadet to pull the bell-rope,jind the train was brought to a standstill far from' any station. Towards meaning the cadets (loieted down a little, and by three o'clock the sentries and the adjutant were the only cadets awake. There was no sleep after five o'clock for anyone, so that Bugler Otter's " Rouse ':. was not required to get the cadets out of the berths. All sections were in order before the train reached Chicago at 6.30 o'clock. The mere mention of the fact that the Grand Trunk conveyed the cadets' car to Chicag«*is enough to make known to the people of Toronto and the West that the boys were well cared for during the first stage of the trip. The officials of the road did all they could to make the trip enjoyable to the party, and the whole contingent are greatly indebted to the Grand Trunk management. • The cadets were accompanied by Trustees S. W. Burns, J. M. Godfrey, and J. C Clarke, and Inspector James L. Hughes. These gentlemen looked well after the boys' several wants. -II — m CHICAQO. Representatives of the Canadian Club met the corps at the Polk Street Depot, and these gentlemen along wirSembers of the Toronto committee, acted as advance gu.rd for the cadets as ^^^^t: the Grand Pacific Hotel, where a splendid breakfast awaited the company. The weather was extremely cold Tnd the cadets were forced to wear their great-coats as they marched through the streets, and were greeted with cheers by former Canadians. «■ .u t «»« /-nn Sharp on the stroke of ten the Armour Cadets formed up and acted as an escort ^-^^^^ f^^^i te" tingent as they marched through the streets of Chicago. The Cadet corps -^,^-^f ..^J,^*^^,^f;:^^^^^^^ and carried two handsome silk flags. It was ^ grand si.ht to see the Unvon Jack aftd OldG\^yJy^^g side by side as the companies marched to and from the Third Avenue Presbyterian Church. Th^R^J- j;- Mcc7ughan. formerly of St. Andrew's Church. Toronto, preached an eloquent sermon on Ihere .s none like that ; give it me." Many hundred citizens watched the cadets as they returned to the hotel. In an nearly two hundred were gathered around the festive board of the Grand ^^l\^^^^^'^^^^ its splendid provision. It was a sight never to be forgotten, for the grey uniforms ^of the ArmouT CadeU intermingled with the scarlet serge of the Toronto corps, formed a sight pleasing to the ey?_ To many this sight predicted a closer and warmer relation between Great Britain and the United St5tes.^ 1 he IrLgeLt was highly commendable, as through it the cadets became better acquainted, and many,lasting friendships sprang up while the boys were seated around the tables. Mr. William Gardner, President of the British American Publishing Company, delivered a very fine address of welcome, in which he spoke of the civilizing influence Great Britain had over the world The Anglo-Saxon lace had done a vast amount in aiding Chri s ti a nity to spread its uplifting influences to the eods -^«*r- —12- J :.ii*\ ^■ V--' ... I. T„wii... I M Oodfrev JUJor John T. ■niomiwoii, Tnutee J. C. CUrk. ? Xhosk who w«ee with the Cadets at Tampa. Chkiniiuii ». W. Uuniit. Mx of the earth. Mr. Gardner claimed that an alliance of the British Empire and the United States would be an important step toward the time when war shall be no more. In closing he turned his attention to the flags, and showed that although the arrangement of the colors was different, still the flags were composed of the same colors, with the same symbolic meaning, and what was said of the one could be said of the other ^ Mr. S. W. Burns replied on behalf of the Toronto Cadets, and echoed the sentiments of the boys in every word he uttered. The Rev. Mr. McCaughan then spoke to the guests. He expressed himself as being delighted at meeting the Toronto Cadets, wishing them a pleasant trip and a safe return home. The Toronto Cad.its exchanged their greatcoats for their rifles before storting out for the Firs Regiment Armouries. Cheer after cheer went up from the two thousand throats in the Armouries as the lads in red entered the Drill Hall. Lieut. Geo. Wright received the flag, on behalf of the cadets, from Mr. K. K. Donnelly, who made an address in which he called the Union Jack and "Old Glory" "the two best things afloat." The flag is a regulation army flag, and will be guarded by the cadets as a duty and an honour The drill of the company was faultless, and every movement was done like clockwork. At each manceuvre fresh rounds of applause were showered upon the cadets. Major Thompson might well have been proud of his selection. The Armour Cadets gave an exhibition, and received their share of the applause. Their work is excellent, but is altogether different from the drill manual of the British army. Toronto is to be favored with the presence of the Armour Cadets during the summer. They are a fine lot of young men, and are sure to make many friends. , „ , u »j_i„,c From the Armouries the Toronto cadets marched to the Polk Street depot, followed by many admirers. Here they left their rifles, and were then dismissed until 8.45- Several of the cadets had friends waiting for them, who took them around to see the city. Those that remained in the spasious depot were entertained by the Ca nadia n r\«h. J.„t before leaving the Windy City, the cadets were requested to smg The Maple — »4— -Mr- boys from the rear platform of their car. . CHICAOO TO ST. LOUIS. J,t*.r ? » A heartv !aueh. in which he himself joined, was the answer. Bugler Eddie Ut er^aiiea ^o '"«=""> rio^k at the llr an ;^^^^^^ a name by which he playfully dignified the rear-wheel r,ver bojts. One h.ng Xtxed the b'oys for some time, and that w.s the red color of the Mississippi Rwer and the other nvers crossed later. The Union Depot of St. Louis was reached just before nme o clock. _ The president and officials of the Illinois Central deserve the highest praise for the way .n which they treated the'^eu ol their way to and ftom St. Louis. No road could have shown more courtesy than was^ exhibited by those connected with the Illinois Central. r5=^ !»isS&AnjJit ^ ,<^ff^ J^JitJiu^^ ^^^^ ^ v/ ST. LOUIS. ' The cadets marched to the offices of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, and were presented with a pretty 3ouve :r;^" the company, in con^.t^ ^^^^^ ^^ ^1^^ J^rS^^ :::^::Z^ in the depot throughout the day. and the boys inspected the whole depot from top to bottom. It y of proyisls Ninety loa;es of bread were required for each day's rations, besides meat and coffee^ It s no 1 ZX to feed fifty-six4.ungry boys. Bugler Eddie Otter was decidedly a ^^^^^^ ^^l announced the forthcoming of meals. All the American sold.^s that v.s.ted the car-and they were f_„ had Bugler Otter sound the British calls. - „, , <^ k^„™o ■ m1 ^h^npson and Mrs. Clarke accompanied their hu«>an^ on ^^ '^^J^^'Z^^^o^^. attached t6 thVm. and both took a warm interesiux>the boys' pasUmes. Mrs. 1 hompson was voted the mother of the regiment," and filled her position aJr^y a mother could. — 16— ). / ..^- JllS*,4!*,'fet^lfe.'- v/ ST. LOUIS TO MONTGOMERY. L ». 11 ,^A r»hm and at 8 to "The West India Flyer" left St. The special c.r wm .tuched to the Mob. « and h o nd at 8.^ e ^^ ^^^ .^^ ^^^ ^^^.^^ ^^^ Loui.. taking along with it '»>« ^^'V "x boy» 'n red. P e..de^^^^^ .^ ^^^ ^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^^^,^^ i, one of the first men in hi. eUs.. and who. through h" abU ty ana ge y. ^^^^^ .ailroad president. «- instruction, to the omc... to :^ ^^^'::^^''::.rU., the evelg. while instructions were generally earned out, and '*'«."*''"' *"\ ^^^.^.^ was Riven in honor of Mr. Bohreer, who the train was rolling along at the rat^ of fifty m.le, -'-";•• ^^;;'J^^' f^^..^ ,,,, ,hect music (snoring), accompanied the boys to Tampa. After the concert ^he;^';^^^^^^^^ .^jutant were the only cadets. When the train crossed the O*^-; ''^^ '.;;X« ,^^^^^^^^^^^ roundJvisiting the sentries, he was other than the sentries, that were awake. ^^ '^' « t^*- ^""J. *"' , ',f„^ f -ouM stop them. I couldn't help if. surprised to hear Corporal Hodgson call out. ' They got away ^^J" « ^^""^^ 2V^\oX off the car at Union a collection was taken up for two small negroes who ^^""f j^^j^f '7^; ^,,„,^ ^„,, „r eotton bale, can be Mississippi and Alabama are certainly two great cotton states for j'«^'« ^^j; ^^ ^^^^ „f ^^^^^^ ;, seen around the stations at any time of the year. ^^^^^^^^ l^or^^^^^^^^ ^^rn. a correct either swampy or uncultivated so that '"t-dl.ng throu^^^^^ J^^ .f^"",;^,^. ,„, [,, ,^ ,,,Uable property idea of the country. The cadets were informed that before the Cu "a ^^^.^^ was under cultivation ; since the war the land has been left to itself, and has run wild. I "#PMP: .a K I 'I £. it k m-^ r r^'f •' .*' I ; ... I l.,w arou.ul. and for neVfral .u.lc. l.itk .l»el.ul »wan.,.y lani;r,M,m» arc rt-iuired n, all deiaate.1 by niRnn. The cadets enjoyed thin joke at Mr, Hu«hes e.,.ense ver 'Tvhile ulwm t».r.."«h .hi', par. of the -n-ntry .he MnC.un, ' I la. en.a.H of the .K-Kro ? " ,.re,on.. itnelf to the tourist. When yOU nee the.r rude cal...,., u » . r fh..ir iirnorance and when you le.irn lh«ir wretchedness, your when you ohser their mnoranct. ano wn.i , rK^ „,.„mM are i*e birds which have been of the «.KKl mantcr. have not b..n bettered by cma.u.pal.on ' ^^ '"f^" "^^^ .p^e n.ajorityof the brought up in cage, and then .et free, know.^g n... how o^ bo a^^^^^^ ^^ J^^^ V.^, ^^^ sou'thern^negro work <|uickly. again, .htnisands of acre»,at inirf lying between ■|'ui>elo it Vl'ar were foughl They )u.s fo» •• White." »tf had - irn s.aliouH. and arv «> h indeed, ion I lettered the condition better than calllu »hed)» i iclusion i.s .hat the slave* i MONTQOMIrV. TO TAMPA. " WuM India Klvir " at M"nlti c.lila.> «c.c dclv«ate« ot^e North >«liota Mf" ; wag [fresh water ina a lour .hrough the Southern Sta.es. .\s the waier-ianKs .u.u ...... -., .. ..^- ---^^ . ,J~S« -r.iiod with 2^ ^^^ awav the Plant System engine s.eam.d. ,lrawing behind it. long tram erf. c^s ftHul V X^' mi 1^ k. -ii9 f <" ii :J- .It ■J^St" 'iMi.. • J.r «*■ ■^ v.. ■ji%*'' "enr^-^.^-.^^^ S: b.n4. pu'o .0* "cMpping" »r cuUin, .«, .h. bark .».. .^ U» To keeo up the «o. oC MO it i. nocnaij to nuke fresh c«t.. ThM« cut. ..e made with a back, a am. . T^Sr.o.ha«*«. Th.guml.colkc,«Jtob„ck.tM-.nafenrftoba,rel...nd conveyed to the at* where tutpentilK ij disUlled and resin i. made from the residuum. The cadeu weri somewhat diappoint«I when the, saw the famous Suwannee Rwer. Where the tram omssed the river it wa» a ditty red stream of water no wider than the number. 1 HigTs^ri^a stop of twenty minute, was made fo, lunch The cadet, had a «^°« """~ "J"" the statu *tf2m?^"d •=« »•«• """'"^ ^ here was a mad ru.h for the lunchroom, .¥» *« »*'7 "^ ;^LL c.d;t.>d ..,«_.»,. h^ to be c.u.^^^^^^^^ ^sz.rsrar-.'i: train. lied the cadets, and so the boys naa to oe conicm wm. .."... « -/ o ^, 5^. '4all in -' s^n^^ and in a niinute the company had assembled. " Right turn !-To *f our. car-Left *^- — 21 — u^- The West Inuia Fi-vkr wiiii-ii Cakkieu tiik Cai>f.ts from St. Louis to MoNTtiOMEur. \y i ^•^ft£* '''■:f?- wheel ! — ^^Quick march ! " 'i'he bell rang and the cadets were on the road to Tampa once more. Palms and evergreens a]>peared on either hand, while the wild flowers of Florida showed their smiling'faces al)Ove the tall grass. It was quite a revelation to see roses and other flowers of the Canadian summer blossoming in Felv ruary. Magnolia trees are planted here as thickly as maples are along the Toronto streets. It was a delightful change to go from mid-winter to early summer weather without the chilly spring. The cadets were not long in realizing that they were "'Way down in the South, where Gulf breezes blow, -^ . Where tall stately pines and the live oaks grow ; . , ^ Where soft summer nights are cooled by the dew, And a summer sun shines the winter months through." The contingent reached Tampa Bay Hotel about five o'clock Wednesday after a" pleasant run of over twenty-one hundred miles. Manager A. E. Dick, Col. T..T. Wright, Messrs. Wrenn, l,ii)Sey, Jones, Thomson, and many other gentlemen welcomed the cadets to Tampa, Floridar The Plant System, which took charge of the cadets at Montgomery, has been the means of showing that Florida in general, and the West Coast in particular, is the best winter resort in Ahierica. Mr. H. H. Plant, by his energy, perseverance, and foresight, has been the means of converting the wildernesses of Florida into luxuriant tropical garden? and flourishing fruit farms. Before the Plant system '^toofc hold of Tam|)a, some eight years ago, less than a thousand people were within its boundaries. Now over twenty-six thousand dwell within the city limits. This is one case from many hundreds in which Mr. Plant has peopled almost unin- habited parts. It is to him, and to him alone, that the credit must be given of converting the Oulf Coast and part of the centre of Florida into a load-stone, attracting tourists and settlers from all parts of the world. Mr. Plant has gathered around him a set of officials second to none. They are ever on the lookout for something; to please the tourist and settler. ' ; ^ _^ ^ -2.^- \ : '. . ' - "^ Tampa Bay Hotel— The Head«bartek» for the Mi'litaky Cosventiom, Feb. 18th, 1899. i.^-' ■ ■ . A ^^ T/nPA BAY HOTEL.! The Tampa Bay Hotel burst upon the vision of the eager cadets yt\h all the external grandeur of its majestic outline and picturesque surroundings as the train approached frorfa the e«it. The piazras. the «»>>». the flowers, the palms, the water front, and a thousand other attractions. heVtO make Tampa Bay lahice the most complete, artistic, and luxurious hotel in America. • , \ ... _y The cadets marched to the "Annex." a fine three-story building, and W^re given their rooms. Every- thing in the building is of the best. The rooms are large, airy, comfortable, with electric bells and lights, private bath-rooms, and beds that allure to repose. The halls are wide and well lighted, and the carpets are as soft as mm so that not the slightest sound was heard, even when the entire corps was marching in or out of the corridors. Soon after the arrival. Bugler Otter sounded '• supper." The cadets formed up and marched to the hotel for their evening repast. * ^ », • j , , i„.i The rotunda of the hotel is indeed a spacious room, filled with works of art. Massive doors of beveled glass open from it into parlors, libraries, and writing rooms. Rich.car^ts cover the floor and large handsome rugs from the East are laid throughout the grand reception room ; paintings from the brushes of the old masters, or the studios of modern celebrities, decorate the walls ; antique vases and brie a-brac are placed in every nook and corner ; divans and luxurious lounges ofl^er themselves to-the new arrival ; while in the remotest corner is the business office, looking as if it were of the smallest import!»nce. , \ ■ , a The spacious corridor, or solarium, which leads to the dinipg-room, with its palms and sweet-scented flowers, its plants in exquisite vases, its easy chairs and lounges, its paintings and dfccorated art chinaware, baffles description. As the cadets marched noiselessly through the winding corridor, they disappeared from view. Sometimes a glimpse of a red coat between the broad green palm, leaves would repay those who followed the cadets with their eyes, as the company mirchcd to their meals. ' r -25- 'Jkt y- ..r •1 W <^,-^: T-~ '■■■ \.'"^'''i % The R^cnpa of thk Tampa Bay Hotel, \., I » While the cadets are enjoying themselves around the festive board, it will be well, perhaps, to speak of the dining-room. At the end of the solarium on one side is the breakfast-room, and on the other side the dining-room. The cadets used the breakfast-room lor convenience. They sat at one long table, twenty-five on each side, with Major Thompson at the head and Adjutant Thompson at the foot. The band had a table for themselves, and the committee was seated at a third table. The dining-room is of Moorish architecture, 4 and is no less artistic than the other parts of the Palace. During dinner the hotel orchestra fill the entire room with delightful music. None of the cadets attended the opening meetmg of the Military Convention, as the long journey had worn them out. Most of the boys wrote home during the evening from the ebony writing-room. In this room each piece of furniture is made of ebony, while the woodwork and other decorations blend in perfect harmony. Many of the chairs have been brought from France, and are said to have been made during the reign ol Louis XIV. Of the grand saloon one cannot say enough ; words fail to describe its glories. Let it suffice to say that Mrs. Plant, a queenly woman, with delicate taste and perception, designed the room and selected the fittings. Not a single chair or lounge but has a unique history ; not a painting or engraving but has been fashioned from a master brstin ; not a cabinet or table but has something remarkable about it ; not even a vase or cup but has been moulded by some noted potter's hands— in fact all in the room is famous. The scarlet carpet, with its black lions rampant, covers the entire floor, and was-made in France. It is a replica of one belonging to Louis XIV. This blends in with the dl^peries to complete. the historic saloon. Sharp at six o'clock the corporal of the guard had the bugler sound "Reveille." It was not long before the " Annex "was as lively as fifty-six cadets could make it. After breakfast the company drilled for an hour before marching to the Casino, where the Convention was to hold its second se'ssion. -27— r. tn conrteetion with the Casino is a theatre which seats over, two thousand people. By a clever mechanical arrangement the floor is withdrawn, and a swimming pool 50 x 75 feet appears for the use of the hotel guests. At the session three delegates from Mexico were received. Major John 1'. Thompson was made an honorary delegate, much to the delight of his carets. When the business was completed, President Uanitl Butlerfield called upon Rev. Dr. McCracken, of New York, to read a paper upon •' Military Drill in Schools." The Doctor read an interesting papet, ift which he gave figures which showed that only a very small percentage of the schools in the States taught military drill. In concluding, Dr. MeCracken said : "If we wish to see a good example of military drill ak taught in the schools of America we must go to either Canada or Mexico." The Convention then adjourned until 3 o'clock ^ At 3.45 the cadets assembled at headquarters and Uarched to the tennis courts, where Governor Bloxham and his stalT of officers inspected the corps, the Company did the manual exercise, and showed the Governor and his staff how tlie British form into column, column of half companies, or column of sections, while on the march. Each movement was faultless, the Commands being executed in quick time. The spectators thowed their appreciation by giving the cadets roimd after round of applause. Mr. M. H. Bohreer, of the Mobile and Ohio Railroaj, visited the boys at difiner time, and, in a few words, expressed how much pleasure he had experienced .during his stay with the 'company. He was greatly touched by the little acts of kindness of the boys, and >as j rieved that business w^ going to separate them. It is hard to say whether Mr. Bohreer or the cadets fclt the parting more, for the boys had struck up a lasting friendship with him. A ball was given in honor of the Military Convention, at which the cadets appeared, several of whoAi mixed with the dancers, producing a brilliant effect with the rich dresses of the charming American women a nd th e b lue uniforms of the«American officers. Th e musi o room, in which the dance took place, is a \^ioys, and then made short addresses, in which they cbmil|jip^i;nted the cadets on their creditable performance and fine appearance" Those who witnessed the drill werei^pi-dfuse in their praises, and were very much impressed with the idea o. military training in the schbols. Before reluming to the hotel three rousing British cheers were given for Tampa and the High School. " ^ ' , . As the boys marched to dinner, Mrs. Plant, Mrs. A. E. Dick, Mrs. Dr. Morton, and Mrs. Swy^nard met j them. The "Queen " of the Tampa Bay Palace presented each of the -cadets with a pifetT^uvenlr badge.. i Hon. S. G. Mcl^ndon, of Georgia; Col. V. Q. Brown, of New York ;' Col. T. T. Wright, of Nashville, and ' ^ k Col. A. E. Dick, of New York, dined with the cadets. All present dratik the toast "The Queen and the President of the United States." "My Country 'tis of Thee," and " God Save the Queen," were sung, in response to the toast. The Hon. S. G. McLendon and Col. F. Q. Brown made after dinner speeches, which >»ere well received. To some it was a pleasing surprise to learn that Florida celebrated the Queen's birthday cv<;ry year with a demonstration. The cadets spent the afternoon in the "curio" stores, or in hunting up souvenirs of the trip. Four boys under command of Lieut. Geo. Wright rented bronchos, and were soon travelling about looking like a new set of cowboys. Long before supper time the cadets had five aligators prisoners within the walls of the Annex. While addressing the c a det s, a n Ameri ca n o ffi c er said : " I never w a s so much surpr i sed a s when I discovered that a body of British redcoats had captured Tampa. You have without doubt taken Tampa Bay by storm " ■■--■•.. • — ;o— ■' •,.■...■■■-■,. r^ I 4 Over fourteen hundred ipeople assembled in the Casino to witness the International P1ag Drill and the Physical Drill with Arm', given by the cadets under the command of Major Thompson. Judging from the applause, the exhibition was a decided hit. The music from the Tampa Hay Orchestra added much to the entertainment. At the conclusion of this part of the programme, Prof. L. W. Buchhol/ introduced Ins)M:ctor James L. Hughes. The Inspector's address was listened to with the closest attention. An mformal reception was held in the music room of the hotel during the evening, for the High School and the cadets. ''At'ttin o'clock the party marched over to the Annex, so that the young ladies could insjwct the quarters. Ever) thing about the rooms was as neat as a pin, which put another feather in the cadets' caps. The school girls prevailed upon t|je Major not to sound' last post until 10.30, and even at that hour they were loath to leave. The cadets sang "Good Night, Ladies," at which the young ladies took the hint and allowed the cadets to escort them home. When Col.-S^rgt. doodchild returned he could not get into his room, as his room-mates had locked the door before retiring. After half an hour's attack the boys were awakened by a cannonade of orange peel, and the Col.-Sergt. was admitted to his sleeping apartment. ^ Caterer Roadknight wlas triied by court-martial for desertion. Mr. S. W. Burns was prosecuting attorney, while Mr. Godfrey was reiaineo for the prisoner. After a long trial Ciptain Grant, president of the court, dismissed the prisoner upon a technicality. Those who witnessed the trial enjoyed it, for it gave them an insight into military life. / ' " Reveille " was sounded at 5.45 Saturday morning to give the boys plenty of time to have breakfast before leaving for Port Tampa at 7 3° I'he Port is a busy place, nine miles beyond Tampa. Besides being the terminus of the West Coast Division of the Plant System, it js the starting point for the steamship lines to Key West, Cuba, the West Indies and many other points. The steamship lines are also under the control of this able corporation, thus completing the most perfect system on the continent. The train runs out upon HOM. W. i). Bu»xiUM AND Staff. The Cahktk FormkU cf (im tub Tkxstb Cotrth ok tub ffoTBfc V i- a: the pier, §o that you may step from the train to the boat. 'I'his port in of historic intereat, as the trantports for Cuba with the American troops alward sailed from here. llaK-way down the pier, liuih out from it u|ion pilings, is the Port I'ampa Inn, a charming little hotel for the tourist, especially for one who delights in fishing, boating, and hunlinn. Wild duclcs swarm about the pilings. 'i"he fisher may set his lines from his Ited-rooni window, and, while' he is dressing, catch one or two fish, ring for the l)cll boy, and have fish of his own catching cooked for breakfast. - This is no fisn story ; such things are not re<|uired in I'lorida. 'I'o know that the IMant System owns and manages the inn is to know that even to the smallest detail everything is of the highest order. The A/rt/yw/rA named after Mrs. I'lant, the " Queen of the West Coast," was awaitin;^ the cadets It • is a large handsome side-wheeler, plying Iwtween TOrt Tampa and points on the Mlknatee River.^ The, commander. Captain White, is a typical sailor, with a face bronzed by the heat of the sun and the rcitigh . weather he has encountered. He lost no time in making friends with the $:adets by relating his ^ydventures during the late Spanish- American war. Among the curios shown by Captain White was a Mauser rifle taken from the Spaniish army. The rifle is one of the latest issued to the vanquished army; i»i;^.:h«« an action similar to the Lee-Metford of the British army. Ilefore reaching St. Petersburg.yi^viun ijjHes down the bay, C^)lajn White was voted "a jolly good fpUow'* by the entire |)arty. St.' Pijli^sbUrg is a flourisVmg town fn the centre of the famous fishing district of 1 ampa lk»y. While the boat Was taking on passengers several fine sheepshe%ds were landed by the fishers on the dock. Farther down the bay, Kgmont Key, the new quarantine st^ion, where the American Government is erecting strong fortification^, marking th^ deep water channel into thVCulf of Mexico, was pointed out by the captain of the boat. Fortunately for the boys who had not been on salt water before, Tampa Hay was in a ■5Sf5^ ^(^^ ([uiet mood. The day and the weather were perfect, and the cadets could not have Selected a better ^ to were pertect, —33- accept Mr. Plant's kind offer. -A ^Qb \ 'M -fc The Carets at Braidentown. .Shortly after the steamer entered the Manatee River, the mail far Palma Sola was transferred to a small boat and \ht Margaret headed for Palmetta, where the boys entertained those on the wharf by singing several Southern airs. Opposite Palmetta is Braidentown. Here the cadets left the boat and captured the town by singing "I's Gwine Back to Dixie "■■and " My Old Kentucky Home, (Jood Night." The corps marched through the town to John Hudley's, where it was turned into the orange grove. It was a fine sight to see the cadets enjoying the luscious fruit, while the copious juice was running from their mouths in perfect streams. The heartiest thanks of the cadets were extended to Mr. John Hudley and his good wife for the treat. Three rousing cheers were shouted, and the cadets b^an to retrace their steps to the boat. Dr. Ballard stopped the boys and had each one pick an orange off a young tree aboiit eight feet high. Mrs. Ballard gave each of the boys a sprig of yellow jasmine. The Doctor was delighted with the Biitish cheers and the souvenir medals given him by the boys. At the wharf a group picture of the cadets was taken before they left the town. The boys cheered themselves hoarse as the boat left Braidentown, and then cured the hoarseness by partaking of the fish dinner prepared for them by the steward of the boat. Mr. H. B. Plant, to whom the boys were indebted for the treat, planned the entire trip, and sent Messrs. Jones and Thomson along with the cadets to see that they were enjoying themselves. These gentlemen answered innumerable questions, and were delighted to interest the boys. It will be a long day before the cadets will forget either Mr. Jones or Mr. Thomson. They hold a firm grip upon the hearts of the cadets. Mr. Plant has his oflrbials picked from the first waters, so that everyone of them knows just what to do to make your sojourn pleasant. The Margaret called in at Terra Ceia Bay on the homeward trip to take aboard oranges and several passengers. The cadets entertained the passengers with solos and choruses or with side jokes. Messrs. Jones and Thomson were called upon to sing a song or tell a story. Both did ample justice to themselves in —35— 'VX ■«>, tML.- -h-.-j-m^-m % entertaining the entire party. By means of the steamer's flashlight a southern gentleman succeeded in taking several pictures. It was very dark before Port Tampa was reached, so that the search light was used to guide the boat to port. It is peculiar that there is no twilight in the south ; it becomes dark as soon as the sun sets. At seven o'clock the train reached the hotel, and the boys marched to supper, after which they spent the evening as they liked best. Besides Messrs. Jones and Thomson* Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Clarke, Capt. Thompson, father of thq Major, and Messrs. S. VV. Burns, Godfrey, Clarke, and Hughes enjoyed the trip to Braidentown. These gentlemen, as well as the cadets, had their faces burnt to a bright red by staying in the sun while the thermometer registered eighty-two. It was was quite a jump from winter to summer. Sunday morning the cadets attended divine service at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. In the afternoon many of the boys enjoyed a pleasant siesta, while others walked along the quiet streets. About four o'clock a light shower began to fall and increased in strength as the afternoon wore away. An invitation had been received to attend the Methodist Church in the evening, but this rain prevented the corps going in a body. Several of the cadets attended individually and enjoyed the service. The minister had been in Toronto during the Epworth League Convention, and had carried away wuh him pleasant recollections of the '* Queen City." Those who did not go to church attended a sacred concert in the music room of the hotel. The solos and selections of the Tampa Bay Hotel Orchestra were soul-stirring. During the night it turned colder, and a very few sAowflakes greeted the boys in the morning. The cadets enjoynid the cold spell, but the inhabitants did not enjoy it. There were four degrees of frost and school was dismissed ; no one was working, owinglo the cold. The negroes were shivering around fires at the street corners, with extra coats on and their ears wrapped up, while the cadets were going about without overcoats, filling their lungs with the fresh air and enjoying themselves generally. The southerners ■ ^—, -36= ' T —^ ■>l, ■:l ' • - ' ' ' "■ ' . ■ ■ ' -1 ■ . - ■ ■ * . . ■ - . '.■.-■.-'■'.'■' »-'■ "■ o» \ ■-■.-., '■■■*. *• ■ ••v I . ..--■-■■ : ■ ,' •■ ■ : ' -t - ■ , -' . ■ ♦ ■■ . !■ . ■ ■j ' .<• H n^D^ ^B'l'^^^H' '^^Hfr" '^^IH"' >BHk^ a ^^^ ^HHv 'r^^^^^^^^l * -, * . ^ *'^■"■ ° * - . y^ . r^ - - 1 flU 1- * * , *■■■■"" *'. ■■ ■ ■■'■' • ■ -' " ■ ■"■ ^\ " :-■ ■-.■■ \L .^1 ' , . r ^Km Hm^nn^nnii "■;-. ■ " \: ... V Thi Qrand Saijoon in Tampa Bat HotKL. «» ' ♦ ,:__.. - -^ - — - - : . ■■, . ... '.: ...•■■ ■■■'%. • ,' , ' . -^:^- :r-r,-.:r;- ^-r- - -. — r- -- — :^-- :-■■--•■ '■■■., % ^ „-. -_ -,^ :_^ . ■^ . ■ : ^:^- r ■;■-■;-' y ■'•■■' / '■' "■'■■ ' ' \ . '■"■:'.:"■■■ '<■ ■ :■.■"• ; ■.:?■■ :.^ :■ ■ "'-' ■■■ ■■■.■'■^"■.■- '"^^ l-jfs- believed that the boys qarried a charm to keep out the cold. Most of the baf;gage was. packed up before the boys' went down to pay a parting visit to the " curio " stores and the Tampa maidens. " At'ii:4'5 the corps formed up and serenaded Mr. Plant. Th^y sang songs and gave three rousiilg chters for the President of the Plant System. " Mr. Wrehn, on behalf of the President, thanked the boys for the honor confei'red upon him, and hoped that the cadets Jiad enjoyed themselves and had profited by their friendly visit to Florida'. The Rotunda was next stormed and fell before the boys as they poured out the songs dear to all southern hearts. Mr. A. E. Dick, the hotel manager, s|K>ke very nicely to the boys, and as he ceased speaking the cadets struck up '■ He's a jolly good fellow." The cheers at the close echoed and re-echoed through the' corridors, and told that behind them were manly hearts. They were the spontaneous outburst of heartfelt gratitude. - ^ Major Thompson held a rigid " kit and room " inspection after dinner. He did nof wish to leave the " Annex " without knowing that everything was in as good order as when the cadets had entered the building. If some of the mothers and sisters of the cadets could have seen the neat rooms, the lectures on "neatness"' would be things of the past. There was not a single room which had any ground, for reproof. All baggage' was transferred to the caAand stowed away before three o'clock. The officers made a tour of the rooms and reported everything on boatrd. It has stoce been learned -that several hearts were left behind, so that now it is claimed that the search was not very thorough. ' ' The High School girls w^re down to see the boys off, and it is claimed that Col.-Sergt. Goodchild and several of the qadets were' " Hobsonized." We cannot throw any light upon the subjtet, and as the; 'boys themselves are ttot inclined to give any information, the thing will remain a dark secret. When the Major saw the young ladies^ at the train he wanted the boys to sin^, so -he trailed them to order and asked : " Bo the boys know 'The girl I left behind me?'" Fifer Dolson said, "Wo^, Major, who is she?" It was several f ■ • ■ -• -38- - 7' -* - ■■' ■ ' . ' ' _ • . » ■ ■ *■ • ■ \ ' •. ■ ^ ' ■ ■•■ '-■'■' ■. • ■ v - » - • 1 _ '. ♦ "■ • ^ 1 ' ■ > • ■ * . ;.,■..;■ '' ' / . ■ : - ^ > 4 * ■ ■ m •1 ■ *■ . ■ ■'O ■ ' ' • • . ' ViBW OP THK Pabk Aroitnp thb Hotkl. . . " y * ". ! ■ i a-'. .... ._T'.-_. "'-■"■■ . ' _ ■ ■ ... . ' t/ ' ' ■ _■.-.--'.■'■■' '■. ■ .■ . - ■ ■ ■■'."! ...* ■ ' ■■- , , ' - ■ ■' : i' ' ''■.'■■ ' '■■.:-■ ■ ■■ "• ■ . .». . ■' . . . , r ■ - *■■"■ ' .■-■"J .■-•■ ::■:■'.■:•• . ^'v ■ ■ . • ■ < ■ .* 1 ^ .* m As the cheers and good-bye shouts Mied away the singers minutes before the Major hadheart enoughr to call the cadetTTo order. There, was not a single cadet but regretted to leave the Hotel I^lace, with its delightful surroundings ; Florida, with its luscious fruits ; -Tampa, with its charming girls; and the Plant System, with its cordial officials and servants. Lieut. Fairbairn put it in a few words when he said : *' Had we been members of the Royal family our reception could not have bden better. ^ ■• At 345 Ihe train left Tampa Bay Hotel, reached the touching lines : ■ • " Weep no mpre, my lady, ^ . - ' Oh, weep, nd more to-day " ■ ' " . of " My Old Kentucky Home." Mr. Jones, of the System, travelled the first hundred miles of the'twenty-one hundred miles homeward journey. . , ' Lieut. Wright's alligator was very lively, and in order to keep it in the box the Lieutenant was compelled ro put his boots on the box. The train stood for five hours waiting while the water tank was thawed out. It was rather cold in Georgia, and the tanks had frozen. When the train reached Montgomery it was four hours late, and the next cotinection was W'ednesday noon. " . * Montgomery is the northern terminus of the Western Division of the Plant System andi^e southern end of kontgomery Division of the Mobile and Ohio. The Plant System of railways, steamship lines, and hotels is ttfe most complete system in the States. They own and operate in all some nine or ten hotels placed in the most inviting parts of Florida. When a tourist places himself in the hands of the Plant System he is given the best time he ever h^d in his Ufe. ■ The cadets were anxious to get home as soon as they were well on the road, so Mr. Burns intervFewed the agent of the Mobile and Ohio for Montgomery agd in less tjiah half an hour the cadets were flying along 7^40- "k TiiK Mai^ CB TiiRovoH Which tiik Boyh Pa^hkd Rvkky Dat. \-\- the road drawn by a special engine of the luckjuiutnber 13. To catch the, IlUnois Central at St. Louis the special had to make up seven hours lost time, which is a great deal in a twenty hour run. It was just ai^er dinner when the train stopped at Cairo for, fifteen minutes. Cairo is just inside the ' State of Illinois, and looks over the Ohio river into the State of Kentucky. The bridge over the Ohio, with the trestle work, is over two miles long, so no wonder the boys wete surprised at the magnificent structure. While some of the passengers were getting lunch the cadets stretched their limbs for the second time in forty- eight hours by marching up and down the station platform for five minutes. The boys had exercised at Montgomery in the same manner. ^ . Mr. Burns telegraphed ahead to ask the Illinois Central to hold the train for half an hour. He did not expect to have his request granted, but the Illinois Central held their express at E^ist St. Louis until the special of the Mobile and Ohio should arrive. It reached the depot at nine o'clock, having pulled up six and a half of the seven hours. The Mobile and Ohio and the Illinois Central granted to the cadets, without any hesitation, what some roads would have taken several days to arrange. - These roads have things down so fine that they can run specials without any trouble. It was 7:30 when the cadets reached Chicago — scarcely'sixty- four hours after leaving Tampa. Messrs. William Gardner, Harry Strong, William Small, Dr. Gallie, and inany other representatives of the Canadian Club, met the boys at the Polk Street Depot and breakfasted them at the Leland. From Ihe hotel the cadets went to the Union Stock Yards, where they inspected Swifl« & Company's establishment. After returning from the stock yards the cadets were shown through the Illinois Trust and Loan Building and then marched to the Board^}f Trade. Here they were almost deafened by the noise of the speculators before they left the magnificent building. The boys were disrhissed for the afternoon. Lotig before the New York Central started for Detroit over half th: cadets were asleep in their berths. Tho se who cam e down to say good - by e to th e boys smil e d wh e n th e y learn e d how many of th e m w e r e P -42-- enjoyfng a peaceful slumber. tfM> New York Central generously hauled the " Tampa boys'" car to Detroit by their 11.30 fast express. \ A corporal's guard from the Nfilburne Light Guards escorted the cadets from the depot to the Amiourie.s, where they left their rifles. The old Union Jacltx^as flying at the head of the flag stafl; and the cannon were reversed in honor of the cadets' visit. Speeches of welcome were made by members of the council, and the cadets were taken to the Griswold House as guests of the city. Dep. City Treasurer R. VV. Jacklin and Rev. Mr. Collins, of All Saints' Church, took charge of most of the boys and showed them the points of interest about Detroit. Captain Grant was one of a few to visit Windsor. He and his followers were well received in the " Baby Qty." The cadets assembled at the Griswold House for tea and then marched to the Light Guard Armouries, where a reception was held. The city papers had announced the reception, and many citizens were present. The band of the Light Guards played several selections, among the number being "God Save the Queen" and "The-Stai' Spangled Banner." A number of officers turned out in uniform to receive the cadetfi. The entire company of the Guards were present and told the cadets many interesting stories about the recent war. R, W, Jacklin, who had taken charge of the reception, called upon the Guards for a drill, and afterwards asked the Toronto Cadets for an exhibition. The Guards are the smartest looking soldiers the cadets saw during their trip, and their work is very creditable. Capt. Waldo has a good company under his command. The drill of the Guards had put the cadets on their mettle, and they executed the commands of Major Thompson with great exactness. The commands were all but drowned by the applause of the spectators. A slight rain began to fall about 10 o'clock, but it did not prevent the Guards from escorting the Toronto Cadets to the station. At the depot the c adets gave the balance of the souvenir medals to the Light Guards and their friends. The Canadian Pacific Railway left for Toronto at 1 1.30 ^ih fifty-six jolly cadets.lii' - —43— '■ -'^l ■t' ■■ ,/ The Auditorium of' the' Casino. / '«■ > -■ / • ' "^ ■ ■ * / r As the train pulled off the ferry the boys began to sing '''The Ijind of the Maple," and then retired for the night. Although it was only 4:30 in the morning when the cadets reached London, there were several at the depot. Besides the aldermen, and Capt. McKee, of the London Hi^h School Cadets, Messrs. Jones and Grant, delegates from Toronto, were awaiting the arrival of the cadets. The officers were called at once, and received thefse gentlemen, but the boys were n(^| awakened until after five. As guests of the council the cadets went to the Tecuniseh Mouse for breakfast. On returning to the train seVeral of the High School cadets cross-questiojied the boys about the trip to the Sunny South. Cadet Eddie Cousins had a hunt after his alligator before the train left, and he did not enjoy the search. 'I'he train left for home shortly after nine, and, without any further, interesting incidents, the cadets reached the Queen City. ? ^ RECEPTION HOME. Our boys began to sing " Home, Sweet Home" as the train pulled into the station, and at the same time the Grenadiers' Band, as if by the stroke of the enchanter's wand, struck up the well-known strains. Both were somewhat surprised to learn when the train stopped that the other was in perfect unison. The platform was lined, as were the .streets, with citizens wisKing to catch a glimpse of the "Tampa boys," and, as the lads fell in many a kiss was exchanged. The Grfenadiers' Band and the Foresters' Bugle Band led the cadets tfi the Walker House, where a reception dinner /was given them by the citizens. From the Walker House to the ArAiouries the boys marched ankle deep in slush and mud. AIt°hough the. streets were in such poor conditiqn, thousands flocked to see the boys that had captured Chicago, Tampa, Detroit, and other important places. The bands took, turns iJn playing mu^c for the hoy/, while several hundred school- boys with Union Jacks followed the cadets asT they wended their way thrie^gh the streets. At the Armouries the parents of the cadets Srere awaiting their/arrival. , While the cqmpany was drilling the people stood back -" '■ ■ ■■- . —45— . ■'31 ii ■ ■■\.V- '«■ ) -■ r ■ - .a . , ., . ^ ■ ■■ / . ■ -■ ' 1 . , . -^v .; i '."V-A ^■■^' f .' • . ' * ■ '■ ' |HH|HHH9| ,' ' ■■ . _ •J ^^^1^1 • ." ■ •■. ■ 7- ■t T.. ^^^^^^^H ■■■^-. ''■■■;■''. -■■c- S". . ' - ". .\ ..■■■■. ' ■ ■ ■,'■:::■:■■«■■■ ^^^^^1 , ' "^ J.'.-" ' ^^^^^1 ^. ■ .; ■— - ■ ■ , fl- ■■■:'/ . ,- ■ ■■ " ■.'■"'■ ■IHHH^l .. ■ ' ■ . ° * r 1 / •'■■-■ -^ ■'-'■■ - -J / • ~ Thi AiJiotmin, ToBOMTo. V • • .-. .ay ■•■ ■ '■'.■ ' ■ - '■■/:■'■- 1 « , ' f. from the to[teu, but the instant the cadets were told to "fall out " for ten minutes, the crowcf ri/^hcd upon th« 'boys. Major Thompson experienced some trouble in reforming the ranks and nxarching the com|)any to St. Andrew's Hall. The cadets' baggage was waiting for tnem, and after it had been sorted out the comiMtny was dismissed. . ' - The trip was over, and had become a thing of history. .\s the last' cadet left the hall the Ma|or gave a sigh of relief, for there had been great responsibility resting on his shoulduri. It is almost incredible to lielievu that fifty-six l)oys would have been taken over forty-two hundred miles without a mishap, and there is a ureal deal to be th»nkful for in their safe return honie. J|r. S. W. Burns and the Committee ha\e fiflysix sturdy boym lasting friends. i % ^\ ;* • -m "^>;.'* :*: •• If. .h •r-47.-!!f: ':;■;:•■■-. \/k---; ^ ' ». . /.^ .