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QUALEETZA was supremely honoured on April the 9th, by a visit from Vicount
Willingdon, Governor-General of Canada, and Viscountess Willingdon. Their

Excellencies were entertained at luncheon at the Principal’s residence, by Rev. and
Mrs. Raley.

The vice-regal party, preceded by a highway patrol of motor cycles, arrived at
one-thirty, being met as they left their car by Rev. and Mrs. Raley and Miss Edith
Raley, the latter in her uniform of District Commissioner of the Girl Guides. Coming
in to the home, Mayor and Mrs. C. A. Barber, Reeve MacLeod and Mrs. A. Leslie Coote
were introduced, they having been asked to have luncheon with Their Excellencies.
Later the party was joined by Major Grossman, aide to the Mayor. Indicating the very
kindly and democratic spirit of Their Excellencies, they asked to have introduced to
them the three girls from the school who waited on the table, Mary Underwood,
Delavina Allard, and Mercy Wesley, and later Clarence Wesley and his accompanist,
Miss D. Milson, the former a student playing the violin during the luncheon hour.

Immediately following luncheon the Governor-General and Lady Willingdon, with
their party, were pleased to visit the school. The Guides, Scouts and Brownies were
drawn up in horseshoe formation on the front lawn, the other girls lined up nicely on
their side, and the other boys on their side. As the Vice-regal party appeared they
were accorded a very hearty welcome by the children.

In front of the school an address of welcome was read and presented to the
Governor-General by Edna Tait, a student from the Upper Naas. The address was
illuminated with characteristic totem poles painted by Frank Calder. A bouquet of
violas, two Indian carved bracelets and a copy of the school annual were presented to
Viscountess Willingdon by little Wilma Matheson.

ADDRESS OF WELCOME

The address of welcome read as follows:

To Your Excellencies, Viscount Willingdon, Governor-General of Canada, and
Viscountess Willingdon.

May it please Your Excellencies: We are honored today. Your presence gives un-
bounded pleasure to the staff and student body of Coqualeetza Indian Residential School.
The latter are representatives of the five distinct nations of Indians in British Columbia,
who bring to Your Excellencies a word of welcome in their native languages, which,
translated, mean “Great Chief and Lady, we are happy because you visit us today.”

Tsimpshean Nation.—‘‘Shimoigiat adda sigitumnat lu amam gagaudum wil kut-
goiduxshim da shagown.”’ Clarence Wesley.

Haidah Nation.—‘‘Nung euguce it gooda nai hyat it da khing.”’ Rosalind Watson.

Quaguilh Nation—‘Hyks Hymas do Moodsiolth, hykgaehkulla nouf le gen
ahkahse.”” Cecil Robinson.

Dene Nation—‘‘Staldum kaihut enoo pootnutls esongiult,’’ Dennis Snow.

Salish Nation.—‘‘Heeque tal, heeque mal ay squaalwil chit kwees la me gwachit
taw’ugh tilwaill equwilla.” Alice Sepass.

Nearly a generation has passed since we were favored by a visit of a vice-regal
party. On that occasion trees were planted by Their Excellencies, Lord and Lady
Aberdeen. We ask if you would kindly plant these elm trees that this day may be
kept evergreen in our minds.

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