town house were entirely furnished, as he wished each to be complete
in itself.

Already at Essendon the example of his life was felt to be a power for
good, as well as the kind interest he took in his poorer neighbours,
inviting them up to his house, promising to give the men a dinner at
Christmas, etc. Yet Sir Andrew was no "country gentleman"; his favourite
recreation was books. On being asked: "Which way are we looking? In
which direction is London?" he replied: "I don't know." "Don't you know
how the house stands, or what soil it is built upon?" and again he had
to plead ignorance.

Nevertheless, his love of neatness made him notice if a place was in
good order. One day, driving over to see some neighbours, after
congratulating them on the well-kept garden, he was getting into the
carriage, when he suddenly remembered he had not told the gardener how
much pleased he was with the whole place, and with his usual courtesy
insisted on going back to find him.

One of Sir Andrew's holidays was a trip to Canada, when he accompanied
the Marquis of Lorne and Princess Louise, on the former being appointed
Governor-General there. This he did as a friend, and in no way in a
medical capacity. He was most popular on the voyage out among the
passengers, keeping the ship alive with jokes and amusing stories, and
many called him "Merry Andrew." He was almost boyish in his keen
enjoyment of a holiday. He was evidently devoted to music, and was
delighted with the beautiful string band the Duke of Edinburgh brought
on board at Halifax. In Canada, Sir Andrew was most warmly received and
universally liked by everyone. Amongst others he made the acquaintance
of Sir John Macdonald.