Canada -- Fiction; World War, 1914-1918 -- Canada -- Fiction
The Wolf Willow Dominion Day Celebration Committee were in session in
the schoolhouse with the Reverend Evans Rhye in the chair, and all
of the fifteen members in attendance. The reports from the various
sub-committees had been presented and approved.
The programme for the day was in the parson's hand. “A fine programme,
ladies and gentlemen, thanks to you all, and especially to our friend
here,” said Mr. Rhye, placing his hand on Larry's shoulder.
A chorus of approval greeted his remark, but Larry protested. “Not at
all. Every one was keen to help. We are all tremendous Canadians and
eager to celebrate Dominion Day.”
“Well, let us go over it again,” said Mr. Rhye. “The football match with
the Eagle Hill boys is all right. How about the polo match with the High
River men, Larry?”
“The captain of the High River team wrote to express regret that two
of his seniors would not be available, but that he hoped to give us a
decent game.”
“There will only be one fault with the dinner and the tea, Mrs. Kemp.”
“And what will that be, sir?” enquired Mrs. Kemp, who happened to be
Convener of the Refreshment Committee.
“They will receive far too much for their money,” said Mr. Rhye. “How
about the evening entertainment, Larry?” he continued.
“Everything is all right, I think, sir,” said Larry.
“Are the minstrels in good form?” enquired Mrs. Waring-Gaunt. “This
is your last appearance, you know, and you must go out in a blaze of
glory.”
“We hope to get through somehow,” said Larry.
“And the speakers?” enquired Mr. Rhye.
“Both will be on hand. Mr. Gilchrist promises a patriotic address.
Mr. Alvin P. Jones will represent Wolf Willow in a kind of local
glorification stunt.”
“This is all perfectly splendid,” said Mr. Rhye, “and I cannot tell
you how grateful I am to you all. We ought to have a memorable day
to-morrow.”
And a memorable day it was. The weather proved worthy of Alberta's best
traditions, for it was sunny, with a fine sweeping breeze to temper the
heat and to quicken the pulses with its life-bringing ozone fresh from
the glacier gorges and the pine forests of the Rockies.
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