. Rod and gun . me time. When we did set out we kept onthe go till half past eight in the evening,trying to make up a little of our losttime. On this evening we saw threemoose, three red deer and a latter was killed by the Indians andfurnished them with a dainty meal beforethey turned in for the night. An early start was made the followingmorning, and though the weather wasraw and cold we broke camp at halfpast five- Overcoats and gloves were mosquitoes, which were at their worsthere, ^^e were all glad when the outfitwas across and we were able to resumeour journey in canoes. At
. Rod and gun . me time. When we did set out we kept onthe go till half past eight in the evening,trying to make up a little of our losttime. On this evening we saw threemoose, three red deer and a latter was killed by the Indians andfurnished them with a dainty meal beforethey turned in for the night. An early start was made the followingmorning, and though the weather wasraw and cold we broke camp at halfpast five- Overcoats and gloves were mosquitoes, which were at their worsthere, ^^e were all glad when the outfitwas across and we were able to resumeour journey in canoes. At eleven oclock we received the gen-eral salute, a few minutes laterlanded at the White Dog Reserve. Thepoint on which it it situated is a pictu-resque place, and far the most attractiveof all we visited. We saw a numberof small, well built houses on each sideof the river, and much of the land wascleared and covered with fine grass. Alarge number of Indians were in camp,the greater portion being pagans, while. iMittiilMiii The coming generation. Traders Post at Grassy Narrows. the remainder were divided between theChurch of England and Catholicism. During our visit the Indians electeda new Councillor, the three years termof office of the former one having ex-pired. It was an interesting sight towatch them collect in groups for theirdifferent candidates. When they hadgathered in their several groups counted the number in each and announced that Joseph Lamb hadbeen elected,he having secured the maj-ority of votes. Mr- MacKenzie had to deal w^ith an-other serious matter. The Chief andseveral members of the tribe were inserious disagreement, and the latterwere anxious to have him deposed. read the provisions of thelaws governing the Indians, and explain-
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