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Reading from left to right: Rev. Dr. and Mrs. G. H. Raley, Rev. C. Guy, M.A., Rev. R. E. W.
Biddell, Mrs. and Rev. Dr. J. H. White, Miss Nichlin, Miss MacGregor, Miss A. MacKay,
Mrs. MacKenzie, Miss Newington. Rt. Rev. T. A. Moore, D.D., LL.D., Miss Taylor, Mrs.
Cooke, Miss Hockin, Mrs. Turpin, Miss Milsom, Rey. S. Cooke, Mrs. and Rey. E. Manual.

Rt. Rev. T. Albert Moore D.D. Visits Coqualeetza

A notable event at Coqualeetza Residential School on Friday, 23rd of February, was the
brief but interesting visit of the Right Reverend T. Albert Moore, D.D., Moderator of the
United Church of Canada.

This eminent guest planted an oak tree in the “reserved” area, in the presence of the
pupils, the staff and the local clergymen and their wives. A photograph was taken of the
group.

The entire company re-assembled in the Auditorium where the accustomed courtesies
of introduction took place conducted by Principal Raley, and this was followed by the
presentation of an address and a carved totem from the pupils.

Dr. Moore, having made suitable acknowledgement, captivated his audience by telling
them the story of a watch (his personal possession) which, if written, would read like a
fairy tale.

The vital message contained was the building of character. Before the guests dispersed
they were entertained at tea by the Lady Superintendent, Miss E. MacKay, and ladies of
the staff and so a memorable visit ended.

An important feature of the Conference of Workers was the presence of Mr. R. W.
Harris, KC. Mrs. Harris and Miss M. Harris for the purpose of planting a tree in the school
grounds in memory of the Rev. T. Crosby, D.D. Mrs. Harris, in the name and memory of
her father planted an english elm. Dr. Crosby, in the early days extended his mission work
to include the “tribes of the Fraser” where Coqualeetza is now situated.

Trees were planted on that occasion also by the Rev. G. Young, D.D., of Toronto and
Rev. G. Wilson, D.D.

On Monday, June 18th, the Rey. S. S. Osterhout, Ph.D., planted an oak tree in the
school grounds.

On Founders’ Day the Rev. S. Cook and the Rev. R. E. W. Biddell planted trees.

“I know that | shall never see

A poem, lovely as a tree—

A tree that looks at God all day
And lifts its leafy arms to pray.

A tree that may in summer wear

A nest of robins in its hair.

Upon whose bosoms snows have lain,
Who intimately lives with rain.
Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.”

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