“ The Interprovincial Hockey Union, having been organized with the object of fostering the amateur spirit among hockey players, is, I think, deserving of every encouragement, and, if agreeable to your committee, I would be pleased to have the team winning the Interprovincial championship this year become the first holders of the cup and defend it should any challenges be received. ”

“ The conditions under which the cup will be competed for will be announced after the cup has been formally accepted by the Interprovincial Hockey Union. It is understood that the regulations laid down will be very strict and there will be no possibility of the cup ever being competed for by other than amateur clubs. ”

“ Apart from his position as head of a big steamship line, as president of the Montreal Jockey Club and honorary president of the Montreal Amateur Athletic Association, as well as having been prominently identified from time to time with many matters of interest to Canadian sportsmen, Sir Montagu is known from end to end of Canada and the news of his gift to amateur hockey will be warmly received. ”