“ The trade and revenue of the country increased by leaps and bounds. The Earl of Minto was a great success in Canada, and the series of demonstrations of kindly feeling that were exhibited in nearly all the large centres of the Dominion during the last few weeks of his term of office, showed how sincerely cordial were the relations that had been established between Lord and Lady Minto and the Canadian people of all races, religious denominations, and political parties. ”

“ In Military affairs the Earl has had great experience and frequently seen active service. Having finished his education, he, then Lord Melgund, joined the Scots Guards in 1867. leaving that Regiment after three years' service. ”