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The EDITH and LORNE PIERCE
COLLECTION 0/ CANADIANA

Siuecns University at Kingston

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THE

Qiiefiec Giiiitial Raiiway.

SIGHTS AND SCENES

FOn THE

TOURIST.

PEN AND PENCIL SKETCHES OF QUEBEC CITY,
THE CHAUDIERE AND ST. FRANCIS VALLEYS, AND LOWER

ST. LAWRENCE RIVER.

ISSUED BY THE

PASSENGER DEPARTMENT,
Sherbrooke, Que.

1889.

FRANK GRUNDY,

General Atana<jer.

J. H. WALSH,

(JerCl Passenger Agent.

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Quebec Central Railway,

QUEBEC TO SHERBROOKE, P.Q,

BY no other route can the tourist and traveller reach so
many delightful summer resorts, and certainly no other
affords such varied and picturesque scenery, as that trav-
ersed by the Quebec Central Railway and its connec-
tions. The beautiful lakes and rivers of the Eastern
Townships on the line of this railway, and the no less beauti-
ful scenery on the lines of its connections, will beguile the
weary traveller from present thought and care, and fill
" Memory's Hall " with manj' impressions to which he will
gladly revert in less sunny moments.

Leaving Quebec by ferry, the tourist will enjoy a most
charming view of ye ancient city, so famous in song and story.
Rev. Geo. M. Grant, in " Picturesque Canada," describes it
thus : —

"Passing slowly across from sliore to shore, the striking
features of the city and its surroundings come gradually into
view, in a manner doubly enchanting if it happens to be a
soft, misty summer morning. At first, tlie dim huge mass
of the rock and citadel — seemingly one grand fortification —
absorbs the attention, then the details come out, one after
another. The firm lines of rampart and bastion, the shelving
outlines of the rock, Dufferin Terrace with its light pavilions,
the slope of Mountain Hill, the Grand Battery, the conspicu-
ous pile of Laval University, the dark, serried mass of
houses clustering along the foot of the rocks, and rising up
the gentler incline into which these fall away, the busy quays,
the boats steaming in and out from their wharves, all impress
the stranger with the most distinctive aspects of Quebec."

Dr. Prosper Bender, of Boston, in his '• Old and New
Canada," sketches the scene from the windows of the Chateau
St. Louis — which was destroyed by fire in January, 1834, and

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occupied the site of the present Durham Terrace — as
follows : —

"The commanding views of tlie St. Lawrence from the
Chateau and environs have been appreciated ever since the
earliest days. The French and English governors, however
inviting the pleasures of the table, could offer their guests a
more exquisite treat in the contemplation of the noble pano-
rama visible from that exalted position. ♦ * ♦ * q,]^Q
great mountain fortress, the citadel and stronghold of British
power in America, on the right, and the majestic St. Law-
rence, stretching with a magnificent sweep between its lofty-
banks, on its seaward
course, formed a
splendid spectacle.

" Especially attrac-
tive would be Point
Levy heights, cov-
ered by an almost un-
broken forest. Their
summits, which even
overtop Cape Dia-
mond, were occupied
by Wolfe and his
troops in 1759, and
from thence the city
was bombarded ; and
again in 1775, they
were held by Arnold
with his New Eng-
land volunteers. * * *
"Looking north, the eye would be fascinated by the grace-
ful bay formed by the river to meet the descending waters of
the St. Charles, which here mingle with its ample tide ; to the
north-east a line of white cottages, then as now, traced the
shore to the great Montmorenci cataract; and beyond to
Chateau Richer and Ste. Anne, the dwellings of the more
adventurous settlers might be descried. Stil' further to the
north, forming a remoter background, appeared the moun-
tains, their blue tops merging with the deeper azure of the
sky, while on the bosom of the great river proudly reposed

the beautiful island of Orleans, richly wooded from shore to
centre. To all these scenes was attached an historic interest,
created by the records of Indian encounters and of French
and English hostilities."

Ilowells, in "A Chance Acquaintance," is so happy in his
description of Old Stadacona that we take pleasure in tran-
scribing it here : —

" The sun shone with a warm, yellow light on the Upper
Town, with its girdle of gray wall, and on the red tlag that
drowsod above the citadel, and was a friendly lustre on the

tinu'id roofs of the Lower Town ; while away off to the south,
and east and west, wandered the purple hills and farm-lit
plains in such dewy shadow and effulgence as would have
been enough to make the heaviest heart glad."

We have by this time reached the railway terminus at Point
Levis, opposite Quebec, and take our seat and berth in one of
the palace cars of the " Monarch Parlor Sleeping Car Co.,"
which run through without change between Quebec and
New York City. From the cars we behold Quebec and the
majestic rivei* St. Lawrence from another point of view, and
we again have recourse to Howells to depict it : —

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As you leave Quebec, with its mural crowned and castled
rock, and pass along the shores of the stately river, presently
the snowy fall of Montmorenci, Tar back in the purple hol-
low, leaps perpetual avalanche into the abyss, and then you
are abreast of the Isle of Orleans, whose low shores, with
their expanses of farm land, and their groves of pine and oak,
are still as lovely as when the wild grape festooned the
primitive forests, and won from the easy rapture of old Car-
tier, the name of Isle of Bacchus.

"Tor miles fur-
ther down the river,
either shore is
bright and popu-
lous with the con-
tinuous villages of
the habitans, each
clustering about its
slim-spired church,
in its shallow vale
by the water's edge,
or lifted in more
eminent pictur-
esqueness upon
some gentle height.
The banks, nowhere
lofty or abrupt, are
such as in a south-
ern land some ma-
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flow between , wide , / , ;!.' 4f ^ PW^^^^^^.m^.-^/^-'
slumbrous, open to ^ montmobenci fallb, neab qcebec.

all the heaven and the long day till the very set of sun. But
no starry palm glasses its crest in the clear, cold green from
these low brinks ; the pale birch, slender and delicately fair,
mirrors here the wintry whiteness of its boughs ; and this is
the sad great river of the awful North."

The whole scene, from Cap Rouge in the south-west to
Cap Tourment in the north-east, is indescribably grand and
beautiful, and one wishes to linger by the way; but the
train moves on, and leaving the river Ave soon reach Harlaka

Jimction, the transfer station of the Intercolonial Railway,
for passengers to or from Riviere du Loup, Cacouna, Halifax,
and all points in tlie Maritime Provinces.

Luncli from tlie well-appointed buffet is now indulged in,
and while enjoying tlie good things of life, glimpses of St.
Henri Junction, and several small Canadian villages, cottages
with red-painted roofs, and the ever-recurring village church
with its tin-covered roof and spire, vary the prospect and
enhance our delight.

After passing Scott's Station, we enter the valley of the
Chaudierc River, noted for its gold mines, and the route by
which Benedict Arnold reached Quebec, one hundred years
ago, after a march of unparalleled hardship and suffering.
In the qaiet pastoral beauty of this peaceful scene, in the

smiling grain-laden fields, rich mead-

o\rs, and picturesque slopes of this

sunny region, we see nothing likely

to recall the daring, hazardous march

of 1775. Starting with about

1,000 men, passing up the

Kennebec River into Lake

Li^cgantic and thence down

the Chaudiere, Arnold

reached Point Levis on t)ie

10th November, 1775, with

HEIGHTS OF ABRAHAM.

about 700 men, having lost

remainder by sickness, death, and

desertion. Their sufferings on

the march were extreme. They were . ..,,

obliged to eat their dogs, and even their .• i v>

moccasins and buckskin breeches, arriving at their destinar
tiou in a famished and pitiful condition.

The crossing of tlie St. Lawrence in boats ; the landing at
Wolfe's Cove, and scaling of the heights of Abraham, where
years before Wolfe liad accomplished the same feat; the
junction with Montgomery; and the disastrous attempt and
failure to capture Que])ec, resulting in tlie death of Mont-
gomery and tlie wounding of Arnold, our space will not
permit us to give at length. A short sketch from Dr. Ben-
der's interesting ])ook, already qu )ted from, " Old and . aw
Canada," must sudice : —

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C5ap.i

NEAR QITKHEO.

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'•A month's experience of tlie labors, hardships and losses
of a siege convliuH'd the Americans that tiioir only hope of
success lay in an attempt to capture tlie city by storm. The
result -was a doulile assault from the cast and west sides
by both Montgomery and Arnold, which ended in their
defeat — the death of Montgomery at I'res de Ville, and tlie
wounding of Arnohl near the Palais. A considerable numlier
of the assailants lost their lives, their bodies being found the
next morning covere<l with snow. Notwithstanding his
defeat and losses, Arnold maintained a species of blockade
all winter, but in the spring was compd'ed to break up his
camp, and retreat to Montreal, * ♦ * * ^vlth Governor
Carleton In vlgonnis pursuit."

UF^TAURANT AT BEAUCE JUNCTION.

After dinner, we ascend an eas3' grade of about Ave miles,
until on reaching the summit, the river and valley lie spread
out before us, a panorama of highly cultivated flelds and
Jense forests, which, when the golden hues of harvest-time
are blended with the magniticent groundwork of changing
green, presents a picture of matchless beauty.

The Chaudlere Valley Branch of the Quebec Central Hail-
way extends up the river to St. Francis, sixteen miles from
Beauce Junction, and by this route the gold mines are
readied. It is intended to continue the branch to a con-
nection (near Mooseliead Lake) with the railroads nov/ in
process of construction in the State of Maine, thus forming
the shortest route between Quebec and Moosehead Lake, the
Maritime Provinces, and all points on the coast of Maine.

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« Cap^uf^mpmte

A trip to St. Francis, and a drive thence of ten miles
through this charming region, to the gold llelds, will amply
repay the tourist.

Bidding farewell to the Chaudicrc, and passing St. Fred-
eric, Trlng, Broughton, and Zlobertson stations, wo reach the
famous asbestos mines at Thetford, which to the naturalist
or mineralogist, will prove most interesting. The plac' has a
volcanic aspect, with earth, rock, and charred timber lieaped
in u'lcanny masses. The gray ridge of rocks in which are the
open quarries lias the appearance of an extinct crater.

The asbestos Is found in Irregular seams Intersnorsed
through serpentine rock. The lll)re, which is exceedingly fine,
runs transversely across the fissures of the rock. It was

evidently crj'stalized into its present form by the action of
water. The seams widen as tlicy deepen, showing that they
were produced bj-- an upheaval of enormous force. After
blasting, the asbestos is *' cobbed" off from the rock with
hammers. Its fibrous texture renders it valuable in a hundred
ways, and new uses are constantly being discovered for it.
Steam-pipes are sheathed with it ; roofs are covered to render
them tire-proof. It is spun with other lll)res into cloth that
will not burn. The writer has seen a glove, soft, pliable
and warui spun from the pure asbestos, which enables its
wearer to haudle red-hot coals with perfect freedom. It is
cleansed simply by l)eing thrown into the ilre, when the glove
becomes snowy white.

Asbestos has also been found
in large quantity, and of the best
quality, in the vicinity of Black
Lake, the next station, which
takes its name from the beautiful
little lake lying deep among the
hills, hundreds of feet below the
railway. These mines are a short
distance up the mountain, and are
visible from the passing train.
Tlioy are operated by two com-
panies, one American and one
English, and give employment to
nearly 000 men.

Black Lake, mentioned above,
is one of tlie most i)i('tures(£ue
spots in Cana(hi, and a favorite
resort for the angler and sports-
man, who c ften land speckled trt>ut welgliing from two to
six pounds each.

Tlie vicinity abounds in lakes and streams (witli trout in
abundance), wild and romantic scenes, lM)nndless forests,
and ricli mines ot asbestos, iron, copper, marl)le, and soap-
Btone. Even gold lias recently l)eeu discovered.

Oartliby, on the sliore of Lake Aylmer, one of the most
beautiful sh«'«ts of water In this part of v'anada, is the site

A FRKNCII HAHITANT.

of an extensive lumbering establislimcnt, as is also Lake
Weedon, the next station.

Now "\ve are in the wilderness, where the houses are of logs,
and lumber is king. There is something majestic in these
vast expanses of forest, and our admiration is further excited
l)y tlie spirit of enterprise which is visible in this locality.
Dr. Grant, in "Picturesque Canada," throws some light on
its earliest iuhabitants. lie informs us : —

*' Throughout the Eastern To\\ iships there is a robust strain
of the early Massachusetts pioneer. * ♦ * At the epoch
of the Great Divide, not a few loyalists followed the old flag,
and settled a little beyond the Province line. Picking up the
disused axe with a sigh — often with a secret tear — they once

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more hev» M out for themselves homes in the forest. Tliey
brought across the frontier, with their old Hel)rew names,
the pith, and industry, and i. .tense earnestness of the Puri-
tan. They transported to Canadian soil that old farm-
life of New England, which by its (piaint ways has stirred
so many delightful fancies in American novelists and poets.
Such flre-llght pictures and winter-Idylls as Hawthorne and
"Whlttler love to paint, were here to be seen of a winter
evening in every snow-bound l-.omcstead. Among the dusty
heirlooms of tlicse ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ * liomes may still be found
andirons that stood on early New Engl.'ind hearths. Burned
out and fallen to ashes are the last forestick and])acklog;

and so are that brave old couple who in their gray hairs
wandered into tlie Canadian wilderness, and with trembling
hands hung the old crane over a new hearth."

From JiIar])leton, a three-mile branch road runs to the mar-
ble quarries and lime kilns of the Shcrbrooke and Dudswell
Co., where a very extensive business is carried on.

"We now strike the St. Francis Eiver, and follow its wind-
ing course, crossing deep ravines and brawling brooks, which
I.*- certain seasons become raging torrents. Its waters sparkle
and eddy far beneath us, glimpses of which
we catch through the woods. In the early
days of the colony it was used as a highway
by French and English, as well as their Indian
allies, to carry desolation and death into the
heart of their enemies' country. The sub-
joined account of Major Rogers' attack upon
the I n d i a n
village of St.
Francis, in
retaliation
for similar
outrages, and
of his won-
derful retreat
therefrom,
which is ex-
tracted from
Francis Park-
man's admi
rable work,";
"Wolfe and
Montcalm,"
will enable

those fond of historical narratives to form an idea of the
modes of warfare at that time : —

"Major Kob't Itogers, sent in September, 1768, to punish
the Al)enakis of St. Francis, had addresfcd himself to the
task with his usual vigor. Tliese Indians had been settled
for aJ)«)Ut tliree-(iuarters of a century on the Kiver St. Francis,
a few miles above it:, junction with the St. Lawrence.

HT. LUUm UATK, V(l KU£U.

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Rogers set out in whale-boats from Crown Point, and eluding
the French armed vessels on Lake Champlain, came ♦ * * to
Missisquoi Bay, at the north end of the lake. Here he hid
his boats, leaving two friendly Indians to watch them, * ♦ *
and inform him should the enemy discover them. lie then
began his march on St. Francis, when on the evening of the
second day the two Indians overtook him, with the startling
news that a party of about 400 French had found the boats,
and that half of them were on his tracks in hot pursuit. * * *
He took the bold resolution of outmarching his pursuers,
pushing straight for St. Francis, and striking it before suc-
cor could arrive. ***** Much of the way was through
dense spru-ce swamps, Avith no dry resting-place at night.
At length the party reached the River St. Francis, fifteen
miles above the town, and hooking their arms together for
mutual support, forded it with much difficulty. * * * ♦ At
three o'clock in the morning he led his party to the attack,
formed them in a semi-circle, and burst in upon the town
half an hour before sunrise. * * * * About seven o'clock
in the morning the aft'air was completely over, in which time
two hundred Indians were killed and twenty women and
children taken prisoners. * * * * English scalps by hundreds
were dangling from poles in front of the houses. The town
was pillaged and burned. * * * ♦ On the side of the rangers,
Capt. Ogden and six men were wounded and one Inaian
killed. The rangers now made all haste southward, up the
St. Francis, subsisting on corn from the Indian town, till
near the eastern border of Lake Memphremagog the supply
failed, and they separated into small parties. * * * ♦ The
enemy followed closely, ♦ ♦ ♦ * capturing five of Ensign
Avery's party; then fell on a band of about twenty, * ♦ ♦
and killed or captured nearly all. The other bands eluded
their pursuers, * ♦ * ♦ and giddy with fatigue and hunger
toiled wearily down the wild and lonely stream (Connecticut)
to the appointed rendezvous at the mouth of the Amonoosuc."
Passing the Basin, a great cauldron-like place, where
the waters of the St. Francis are whirled and dashed about
with violence before they pursue tlielr onward course to the
St. Lawrence, we arrive at East Angus, the site of the paper-
pulp mills of Messrs. Angus & Co. This was lately a virgin

forest, offering primeval charms of unusual excellence. Cook-
shire, five miles distant on the International Railway, is reached
by a fine bridge spanning the river, and a woodland drive.

In half an hour we come within view of Lennoxville, and
foremost in the distance appear the towers of Bishop's Col-
lege, the Oxford of Canada, so well and favorably known and

extensively patronized, not only by the youth of Canada but
by that of the United States.

Proceeding, we reach Sherbrooke In fifteen minutes, where
connection is made with the Grand Trunk Railway for Port-
land, the Passumpslc Railway for Newport, Boston, etc., the
Waterloo & Magog Railway, operated by the Central Ver-
mont Itaihvay Co., by which connection Montreal, Lake

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Memphremagog, New York, and all "western New England
points can be reached, and with the International Railway, for
Lake Megantic. Every tourist who can spare the time should
spend a day here before pursuing his journey further. The
Sherbrooke House, directly opposite the station, has the most
central situation of any hotel in the city. Messrs. Meaglier
and Cot6 are courteous hosts ; under their management the
hotel has made rapid strides ^n public favor, and every year
witnesses some improvement to increase the comfort of their
guests and add to the popularity of the house.

The city of Sherbrooke ranks first in population, wealth
and manufacturing importance in the Eastern Townships. It
is beautifully located at the confluence of the St. Francis and
Magog rivers, rising gradually till it attains a considerable

MABTELLO TOWEB.

elevation. The hill slopes of Sherbrooke arc conspicuous for
several miles, with cathedral, college and church spires
glittering in the sun. Just above its confluence with the
St. Francis, the River Magog descends precipitously 11-t feet
in little more than half a mile, offering an almost uninterruptet]
succession of excellent water-privileges, along which several
large manufacturing establishments are located. This im-
mense power, when fully utilized, will make of this place one
of the greatest manufacturing centres in the Dominion.
There are many spots of interest within and near the city
that strangers should visit.

Wellington Street is the business and chief thoroughfare,
whereon may be seen some fine stores. Passing along Wel-
lington Street and by the market-place we enter Commercial
Street, cross an iron bridge over the Magog River, and we
have before us the Eastern Townships Bank and the Post-

Office, two very handsome and imposing structures ; directly
opposite is the Magog Hotel, vvhich is favorably known to
travellers from all parts of Canada, kept by mine host, Fred
Gerekin, long connected with the St. Lawrence Hall, Mon-
treal. Up this street the Congregational and Episcopal
churches, two very neat edifices, are situated; and at the
further end the street fades into a perspective of pretty villas.
Melbourne Street makes a delightful promenade with its fine
residences, flower gardens, and charming river views. Turn-
ing up a side street from the market-place, five minutes' walk
takes one past a big mill in full clatter and hum of work, to
a slender foot-bridge at the head of a deep and picturesque
caflon, where the contracted Magog pours down in fierce
torrent among broken masses of rock and between high walls
crowned with dark pines.

Sherbrooke has a population of 10,000. It has a free
reading-room. The educational institutions are very well
equipped and efficient. Its largest industry is the Paton MHl,
which employs some five hundred hands, manufacturing a
particular tweed, famous in the trade ; there are also a num-
ber of lesser factories and mills employing a great number
of hands, and all are operated by water-power.

To Lennoxville, three miles beyond Sherbrooke, is a very
pleasant drive ; here the St. Francis River is joined by the Mas-
sawippi, which brings the tribute of the Coaticook and other
streams. Overlooking this ' ' meeting of the waters " at Len-
noxville, and surrounded by a landscape of rare loveliness, is
the University of Bishop's College, with its pretty chapel and
collegiate school. The friends of Bishop's College, undis-
mayed by repeated fires, have not only restored the buildings
but extended them, and promptly refitted the library. Among
literary donations is a sumptuous facsimile of the Codex
Sinaiticus, from the Emperor of Russia. Above and below
Lennoxville the St. Francis intersects some lovely scenery ;
the stillness of the river here is in striking contrast with its
boisterous concourse at Sherbrooke, where the Magog dashes
wildly down a steep incline, carrying with it the overflow of
lakes Magog and Memphremagog. Returning to Sherbrooke,
you can spend the evening agreeably in the cozy free reading-
room. Retire early, to prepare yourself for the campaign

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of to-morrow, for description of which see guide-books of
connecting railroads. With the kind wishes of the passenger
department of the Quebec Central Railway, we bid you
good night, and

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The Quebec Central Railway

IS THE ONLY

Direct Rail Route

BETWEEN

NEW YORK, BOSTON, WHITE MOUNTAINS AND QUEBEC,

AND THE

CAHADIRH ADlt^OHDACK HEGIOH

LAKE ST. JOHN.

PARLOR AND SLEBPINQ CARS ARE RUN BETWEEN SPRING-
FIELD AND QUBBBO, AND BOSTON AND QUEBEC WITHOUT
CHANGE.

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Quebec AND New England,

THE GREAT HIGHWAY FOR TOURIST TRAVEL VIA

iUDBEC ilDNTRAL RAILWAY

AND

Boston &, Maine Railroad,

DIRECT ALL-RAIL ROUTE BETWEEN

QUEBEC, BOSTON, WHITE MOUNTAINS, NEW YORK,
AND ALL NEW ENGLAND POINTS.

FAST EXPRESS TRAINS WITH

JWonareh ParioF- Sleeping and Buffet Cat's

Leaving: Boston, New York and Quebec daily,
passing en route the picturesque scenery of the
White Mountains, Lakes Winnipesaukee, Memphre-
magogr. States of New Hampshire and Vermont, and
Lakes of Massawippi and Alymer.

300 milBS of Beautiful Sceneru.

MILES THE SHORTEST ROUTE BETWEEN

QUEBEC flp HEW YOHK.

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Ask for Tickets via QUEHEC CENTRAL RAILWAY and Lake
Memphremagog, for sale at ail Railroad Ticket Offices.

General Offices of Quebec Central Railway, Sherbrooke, P.Q.

FRANK GRUNDY,

General Manager.

J. H. WALSH,

GenH Passenger Agent.

SUMMER SEASON, 1889.

To meet the rapidly increasiug demund of

TOXJI?.IST TK.^VEL

BETWEEN

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Which hae been largely augmented by the opening of the

QUEBEC AND LAKE ST. JOHN RAILWAT,

SPECIAL FAST EXPRESS TRAINS

EQUIPPED WITH

IDogarcli Parlor Mm Buffet Cars

WILL BE RUN BETWEEN

Boston, Quebec and Lake St. John

AND

Springfield, Quebec and Lake St, John.

GOING NORTH.

DAY EXPRESS.— Leaving Boston (Lowell depot) 1.00 P.M. with
Monarch car through to Quebec. Arrives Newport 9.00 P.M., Sher-
brooke 11.00 P.M. Arrives Quebec 6.30 A.M. and connects with Lake
Bt. John train. Monarch cars leaving Quebec 8.10 A.M. arrive Hotel
Roberval, Lake St. John, 5.35 P.M.

NIGHT EXPRESS.— Leaving New York 4.00 P.M. Leave Spring-
field 8.00 P.M. Monarch cars, Springfield to Quebec. Arrives Newport
5 10 A.M. Arrives Sberbrooke 7.30 A.M. Arrives Quebec 1.30 P.M.

GOING SOUTH.

Leave Quebec 2.15 P.M. Leave Levis 2.45 P.M. Jfonarch cars through to
Springfield. Arrive Sherbrooke 8.40 P.M. Arrive Newport 10.45 P.M.
Arrive Springfield 7.10 A.M. Arrive New York 11.40 A.M.

NIGHT EXPRESS.— Leave Quebec 8.45 P.M. Leave Levis 9.15 P.M.
Monarch earn through to Boston. Arrive Sherbrooke 4.45 A.M. Arrive
Newport 6.55 A.M. Arrive Boston 5.00 P.M., connecting with Parlor
Cars and through Coaches to the White Mountains.

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