The Douglas Gold Medal is still competed for though many years have rolled between the time when the first and last were presented.

The distinguished donor has passed away, but his pledge remains.

Memory fondly clings around the deeds of Sir Howard and throws over them a halo of light that will shine with increasing splendor as time lengthens the distance between.
The boundary question still assumed a troubled and unsettled state.

Many complaints were laid before his Excellency, but he calmly resolved to grant no concessions.

He treated every messenger with polite firmness.
Congratulations poured in from the Governor General from Canada and the British Minister at Washington, regarding the cleverness and ability displayed on the occasion.