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Le diagramme suivant illustre la mdthode : 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 REYNOLDS & VOLKEL, Corner Notre Dame and St. John Stree m NO ^ Co C TM ^ BIBLIOTHEQVE ^„ ^ MINT==jSVLPIGE^NT.,J r mwmuuMiamim^u,^ ""^'^■"■■"""■- "^ y y « la s ri- 2> ^^ aS^^. Jctmes Sii^cet, Next Door West Ottawa Hotel. Keep cors'antly in Stock cverytliing required for a £ri:t-class busit JOSEPH GOULD, IMPORTER OF THE CELEBRA TED Steinway, Chickering, Gabler, Emerson, AND OTHER WELL KNOWN i?©ii.i'iji AND THE ^ Mason & Hamlin Cabinst Organs. These instruments are universally recognized as the Standard iiistriimentHd, &c., &c., &c. Slatine in all its branclios faithtully executed. Old Root's repaired. Orders from abroad respectfully Holiciti'd. Galvanized Iron Cornices Manufactured to any design. Aiiiig^ II In ^f MANUFACTURERS OF, AN D WHOLESALE DEALERS IN BOOTS & SHOES, ■a. ayifj, 1. 6)01, & 601 -SMIfi ST «l GREENBACKS TAKEN at Sperwnt. ABOVE MARKET VALUE. SPECIALTIES Martin's Silk Umbrellas, Dent's one and two Button Kid Gloves, Cartwright & Warner's Merino Underclothing, Morley's Heavy and Light Silk and Merino do Welch, Margetson & Co.'s Silk Ties. W. GRANT & CO., Importers and Manufacturers of Shirts, Collars, Braces, etc. 249 ST. JAMES ST., opposite the Ottawa Hotel, Montreal. W. CARTER HICKOK, af tit m^ ^Utl '^jktVf ^tmlUtf hft 97 St. Lawrence Main St., Montreal. Watches, Clocks, Jewellery and Musical Boxes repaired careful- ly and at the Lowest Prices. I : STE. MARIE BROTHERS, IMPOETEIIS OF 454 Notre Dame Street, [NEAR McGILL ST.,] Specialties in Fine Laces, and Paisley Shawls, Silks, Velvets, Laces, Kibbons, and Kid Gloves, Silk Um- brellaL, and Ladies Costumes, &c., &c. STE. MARIE BROTHERS. t WHOLESALE DEALEES, 26 and 28 Jacques Carrier Square, MOHTMEJiL. I "^ X 6^ 1^ 40596 •09 / IM .^ ^ ^ a£z=-. 1 ._XL III II I !■■ ^ o o 03 H O O H -<1 H 35 o O a 5* f '"V ' ;% J Ki:i lat i 4 1 le i •IK^* / 3?c I. McEN Q77 Notre Dame Street )4 .^-i> ^ •\ ^>^ 'i>.^ |»©®#«»« «N(('l?!i'''^'''li 'i^ii,;ii''' ^ Sjl ^2®® A COMPLETE ASSORT]! FIRST CLASS READY-I ALWAYS ON I Orders complete ia 12 hours. Perfeit fit guaranteed. Pric' Crystal r[jlocJc, 277 Not 'mf^'^mt^mum* NTYRE, t MONTREAL ASSOETMENT OF DY-MADE CLOTHING, ON HAND. id. Prices reasonable. 2 iVmcrican Cutters on premises. Notre Dame SlPeet, ■Jg W ^ 7W.75T- OBiram OF 1871. POPHLATIOH OK THE ISLAND Itf of Muntreal . . io7|j CouDtr uf Hcichtiliitn Jurtinr* Usrtlar [ ]6,«40 I FrfiKh P»il«h Church (NotN Dime.) 1 Oeor^-. Ilinhop i Co'' Ste»Di I,lthogr«i)hii- Eitkbliiibinunt Oftico of UiP Nuw Citj M»p :i. Connreg Nunnery 1. Plucc (I Arine«. •,. OeoloRic»l Mnwum. li. City lUnk r. Buili of HoDtreal H. New Host OfBi-i: 1. St. L«»renoe H«ll 10. Centre Wosltym M"- thixllnt Church. 1 1. Nurdhi^liuer'u Hall I ! gueen n .SUtiie. ; t yrsrchuiti Bank II BUhops School, (BC.) n Albert HiiildiagB. 1 > Ottawa Hotel I '. HechanicK Inntitutj 11. MulaoD'n Bank. lit Bank of U N A. ■ill. Po»l Office ■i:. Caverhlir* " ' " •"». K Brittnh and l .• ■'• School, (Pi .) a.^. MercbanlE Kxchange 2* Montreal IVIefirapl' Company. J.^ Albion Hotel. 2>i Montreal Houmi. v; Custom House Square .'P Theatre Koyul .»". (;ui«U>:n HouKi J 1, liiristian lirothcra' School, (H ('.) 51. Cole St. ''U , (Pvj" 1 UH W 1^ VKTOKiA Bfiioae. (r,si»">.rujj touftrffjf high Sp^A" ifi^. far* nl Ihtgth fmmib^ml,«>hm't*MtfSfk\ , '.•} MONTRKAI. LITHOGRAPHED TB^: STRANGERS GPIDE ^V, '<^, s li faUiolic Cong. Ch. :0 JewiMh Syuagoguo. .14. Moitre"<; Itrill Ubiid ■i%. HI UabrlelbtChurvh. (Prel.) 3« Court Hou»e 37 New 1 ity Hall 18 JarqueiCartlerNormnI (khool, (K C) it. Nelton'a Monupem 411 Innt.tutrauadien. 4 1 City Hall* Bonnecour* Mark "t. 42 Boumiouri Chureh. 43 iJu.Ui Oat« ItarraikK 14. L>Hlli«\lBle Square 46 Viger Si|uare. 4fi. HonplcedeSt. Vincent de Paul. 4 7 ( 'anafiue Market. 97 St Joseph Ch.,(R.C,) nuan House. lOU. Dominion Uuildiugi. 101. Hay Market 102. St. Ann's Market. 103. Ml SU'phens Churcp, (Epis.) 104. New City Gas Worki. 105. Wesleyan Church. 106. St. AnnsCh,, (K. C.) 107. St Gabriel Market. 108. Canaila Pres. Church. io!i. M Joseph's, (R. C ) 1 10. Bonaventure Station, 0. T, R 111. Montreal Young Men's Christian As- sociation Building. 11'.'. Commercial Academy (R, C.) 1 13. Asile dc Nanreth. 114. Knux Church, (Prea ) 115 St, Jamei' Cathedral, (B, C) I lb St, Ann's School, (R. C) 117. St. Ann's School, (Protestaul.) 118. Montreal Warehoua- Ing Company, 119. St. Hark'BCh.,(Pret) 130. St.Jude's Ch., (Epii.) 121. Chalmei sCh., (i'raa.) 122. St Matthew s Church, 'J J. ha: ALWAYS ON HAND A NI( #1 ^ of thii city, anil In ni»r Ihe I'oat OfHoo, Uanki, Tlniatri', iinil «11 the iMbllc liiilldlni^H ; and has ample accommodatlou fur -tmiOiii'iitii. Tho OTTAWA Hotel comm the entire spacn of ifround running botwocn St. Jami« and Notre D«rae Strcpti, and liaH two beuitlfiil fronts. The hoii»o has b«>en thorouifhly REKITTKI) and Fl.' R.NISHKI), with evory regard to comfort and liixMry -liax Hot and CoM Water, with Rnth> iml uMokuIm on each tloor, Tho aim hni been to maks this the mo.t UNKXlKI'TIONABLK KlItST-ChiVite) HOTEL IN MONTIIKAL. The I'roprietor I respertfitlly aHsure their patrons that no oxo""')ni will be ap'irod to make thli Hotel a com- fortable honi.' for till' TravelUnir Public. tk^ Carrlageii, with attentive driver", may ))i> had at all times by application lit tho Office. ('(MKslies will also bu found at the Kailway Dapot, and Stuamtwat LaudingB, on Che arrtral of the aercral Trains and Steiuners. Montreal TuloKfaph OfTlce in tho House. The Canada Hotel has many advantages, it being situated in the business part of the City, and convenient to the Street Cars, Steamboat Landings and Railway Depots. The Bedrooms are large and well ventilated. The Proprietor trusts, with close attention to the wants of his guests, to merit a share of the public patronage. Omnibuses to and from all Cars and Steamboats. Montreal Telegraph Company connected with this house. 9 1 laiTKiai mmm^ CUSTOM HOUSE SQUAKE, MONTREAL, CANADA, I ^1 V»A l8 well worthy the attention and patronage of the flrst-claM travelling and connnnrcial pnblio. It has a frontage of one hundred and eighty feet on the Square, coniniandiuK the most intereBting and picturesque view of the River St, Lawrence for miles above and below the Vic- toria Bridge. Being situated near the Custom House, Post OflSce, Banks, &c., renders it one of the most desirably located Hotels in Montreal. It is undei the permnml management of MR. DECKER, and his large experience in Hotel Life is a sufficient guarantee (at least to his nui^ierous acquaintances) tha t the Hotel will be kept in a manner to secure the comfort of guests and the pati'jnagc of the travelling community. DECKER, STEARNS & MURRAY. ■ M McQIIiL AND ST. PAUL STBEETS, MONTREAL, CANADA, , ] 4 Has for twenty years been the favorite resort of the travelling public of the United States, as well as of Canada, when visiting Montreal on business or pleasure. McGill Street is the great business thoroughfare of the City, and from its proximity to the principal houses of business, justly entitles The Albion to that large and increasing support it is receiving from the commer- cial class ; while from its favorable position it commands a magnificent view of Ihe River St. Law- rence, Victoria Bridge, Victoria Square and Mount Royal, It possesses every convenience which the travelling community can require, and we trust that our long experience in the busi- ness will give confide ice to oui friends that they will continue to enjoy at THE ALBION the advantage of a really flcst-class hotel at second-class prices. DECKER, STEARNS & MURRAY. saa am 10 t.^ ^5^Ai THE CITY OF MONTREAL TARIFF FOR HACKNEY CARRIAGES. ONE-HORSE VEHICLES. Prom any place to another without stopping: — 1 or 2 persons, 25 cents ; 8 or 4 persons, 40 oents. From any place to any other, and back, provided the timo occupied do not exceed the half hour : — 1 or 2 poraons, 3fi cents ; 3 or 4 persons, 60 oents. When the drive exceeda the half hour, hour rates to be charged. BY THE HOUB. For the first hour :— 1 or 2 persons, 60 oents ; 3 or 4 persons, 76 oents. For every subsequent hour : — 1 or 2 persons, 60 cents ; 3 or 4 persons, 68 cents. TWO-HORSE VEHICLES. From any place to another, without stopping: — 1 or 2 persons, 40 cents ; 3 or 4 persons, 50 cents. From any place to any other, and back, provided the time occupied does not exceed half an hour: — 1 or 2 persons, 66 cents; 3 or 4 persons, 66 cents. For time in excess of the half hour, hour rates to be charged. BY THE HOUR. 1 or 2 persons, 80 cents ; 3 or 4 persons, $1. Fractions of hours to be charged at Pro Rata hour rates — but not less than one quarter of an hour shall be charged when the time exceeds the hour. Fifty per cent, to be added to the tariff rates for rides from Twelve midnight to Fouk a.m. The taritrbv th(5 hour shall apply to all rides extending beyond the City limits — when the engagement is com- menced and concluded wiiiiin the City. BAGGAGE. For each trunk or box carried in any vehicle, 10 cents. But no charge shall be made for travelling bags or valises which ;-" '"engers can carry by the hand. I B^ OR THE IkanpF'j |aMi td tie |ity si |(niteaL A GLANCE AT ITS HISTORY. HREE hundred and fifty ye.-.rs ago, (on the 2nd October, 1535,) a small company of French sol- diers and sailors landed on the Island of Mon- treal. Th^v were gaudily dressed, and every possible dioplay was made for the purpose of striking with awe and reverence the simple-hearted Indians, whose town 1 jey were now about to enter. The leader of the party was Jf ques Cartier, the first explorer of the shores of Canada to any extent, and the first European who visited the site of the now beautiful Cit T Montreal. The party landed a few miles below the Indian Village, and encamped for the night, and early on the next morning they set out, accompa- nied by three Indians, as guides, to visit the town and the " habitations of those people, and a certain mountain that is somewhat near the town." i, £4 r- 'i \ 12 stranger's guide to After they had gone about four miles, they were met by one of the chiefs of the city, accompanied by many of the natives, ',vho, as soon as lie saw them, led them to » ;~!..ce where a large fire had been made, and signified to tliem by fiigns that they should stop and rest tliemselves, which they did. After they had rested themselves, the chief began to make a long speech, showing by his countenance and signs that they were welcome. Cartier gave him two hatchets, a pair of knives, and a cross, which he made him kiss, and then ])ut it about his neck. Aftei- this, the chief led the way, and when they had passed about a mile further they found '* goodly and largo fields, full of such corn as the country yieldoth." In the midst of those fields stood the village or town of " Hochelaga." When they came near the town, they were met by the Lord or King of the country, Agouhanna by name, who was borne on the shoulders of several natives. When the part}'' were all seated, the natives brought in diseased men, lame, blind and deaf, and laid them before Cariierthat he might touch them, for they thought that he was a God who had descended from, heaven to heal them. He recited the Gospel of St. John, and prayed that God would open their hearts, that they might receive His holy word and bo converted. After t.^e^e ceremonies were over, Cartier was conducted into the toM^n, which thus he describes: "It is placed near, and as it were joined to a great mountain, very fertile on the top, from which you may see very far. The town is round, encompassed about with timber, with three rampires, SECTION OF INDIAN PALISADE. one within another, framed like a sharp 8pire,but laid across above. The middlemost of these is made and built in a THE CITY OF MONTREAL. 18 direct line, but perpendicular. The rampires are frjimed and fashioned with pieces of timber, laid along the ground, veiy well and cunningly joined after their fashion ; tnia enclosure is in height about two rods; it hath but one gate, or entry thereat, which is shut with piles, stakes and bars; over it, and also in many parts of the wall, there be places to run along, and ladders to get up, all full of stones, for the defence of it. " There are in the town about fifty houses, each fifty paces long, and fifteen or twenty broad, built all of wood, covered over with the bark of the wood, as broad as any board, and cunningly joined together. Within are many rooms, lodg- iujrs, and chambers. In the midst of every one there is a ^t5'^> great court, in the middle whereof they make their fires. They live in common together, then do the husbands, wives, and children, each one, retire to their chambers. They have also in the tops of their houses, certain garrets, wherein they keep their corn to make their bread. The people are given to no other exercise, but only to husbandry and fishing for thtir existence." The visito'. to the city of Montreal, while viewing its great extent, and the splendor of its buildings, will find it difficult to realize a small settlement upon its site, such as that just descibed; but doubtless, those who resided with- in its narrow enclosure, considered it an extensive settle- ment, and a place of great importance. Having seen all that he deemed worthy of notice in the village, Cartier expressed a wish to ascend the mountain, and was immediately conducted thither by the natives. From its summit he discovered an immense extent of fine country, interspersed with rivers, woods, hills, and islands, the sight of which filled him with feelings of joy and gratification. In honor of his king he gave to the elevation the name, which, with small change, has since extended to the city, *' Mount Royal." And truly the name was most appropriately chosen. From the summit, that noble prosj)ectmet his eye, which at this day is the delight of tourists. But greatly changed is the scene since the first white man — the Breton voyager, gazed upon it. Now, tower, dome, and spire — white sail and gliding steamer — the magnificent Victoria Bridge spanning the river, all tend to give animation to the scene ; but then " East, West and South, the forest was over all, while the broad blue line of the great St. Lawrence gleamed amidst it all." Cartier on his return to France described his visit to this mountain, and recommended it a^ a favorable site for a settlement, but ho did not live to see his idea carried out. Ml Ml ?! 1 "■'■'jiM if 14 STRANGER'S QUIDE TO Seventy years passed ere the island was again waited by AUTOGRAPH OP CHAMPLAIN. a white man. In 1609, Ohamplain, governor of Now France, (by which name Canada was then known), wishing to estab- lish relations with the great Indian communities of the interior, repaired to Hochelaga, where he chose a site and cleared ground for the proposed tradir.g-post. The spot chosen was immediately above a small stream (which now forms Commissioners and Foundling Streets) which entered the River St. Lawrence at Point a Oalliere ; and, •' here, on the margin of the stream, he built a wall of bricks, which he made from clay found on the spot, in order to test the effects of the ice-shove," in the spring. When he visited Montreal, the tribe of Indians mentioned by Cartier had disappeared, and with them all traces of their village. Again the island was left to solitude, and thirty years elapsed ere its forests sent bac^c the echo of European voices. 'J he 18th May, 1642, was the birth-day of Montreal, and romantic, and interesting are the incidents which attended its early history. The peopling and fortifying the Island of Montreal with n. view of repressing the incursions of the Iroquois, and the conversion of the Indians, had occupied the entire attention of the first missionaries, and, in 1640, the whole of this domain was ceded tc a company for that purpose. ^iS& C^Off^ (^;4^^ AUTOGRAPH OF DAUVERSIERE. " Jerome le Eoyer do la Dauversidre, a collector of taxes at La FlScht, in Anjou, and a young priest of Paris, Jean Jacques Oliei by name, having met each other, formed the idea of estallishing at Montreal three religious commu- THI CITY OF MONTREAL. 15 nities, one of priests, to convert the Indians, one of nuns, to nurse the sick, and one of nuns, to teach the children of the Indians and of the colonists." A rather romantic account is given as to the manner in ivhich these two persons became acquainted. Dauversi^re was an enthusiastic devotee, and one day while at his devotions he heard a voice commanding him to become the founder of a new order of hospital nuns, and to establish on the island called Montreal, in Canada, an hos- pital or " Hotel Dieu," to be conducted by these nuns. Dau- versi^re was greatly perplexed. On the one hand, the voice from Heaven must be obeyed ; on the other, he had a wife, six children, and a very moderate income. There was at this time, at Paris, a young priest, " Olier," twenty-eight years of age, who, while he was praying in the ancient church of St. Germain des Pris, thought he heard a voice from Heaven telling him that he was to be a light to the Gentiles. He was also told that he was to form a society of priests, and establish them upon the island called Mont- real, in Canada, for the propagation of the true fiaith. We are told that while ne and Dauversidre were totally ignorant of Canadian geography, they suddenly tbund them- selves in possession, they knew not how, of the most exact details concerning Montreal, its size, shape, situation, soil, climate and productions. Dauversi^re pondered the revelation he had received, and the more he pondered the more he became convinced that the call came from God. He therefore went to Paris, where he was strengthened in his conviction by another vision in which he hoard Christ ask the virgin, three times, " Where can I find a faithful servant ?" upon which the virgin took Dauversi^re by thQ hand, saying, " See, Lord, here is that faithful servant." Christ received him with a smile, and promised him wisdom and strength to do His work. From Paris he went to the Chateau of Menden, not far from St. Cloud. Entering the gallery of an old castle, he saw a priest approaching him. It was Olier. Although these men had neither seen nor heard of each other, yet, impelled by a kind of inspiration, they knew each other, even to the depths of their liearts, and saluted each other by name like two friends who had met after a long separation. Hauversidre received cofiiraunion at the hands of Olier, after which they proceeded to discuss the plans revealed to them. It was an easy matter to talk over those plans ; but, in order to carry them out, they must first raise some money. For this purpose, Olier laid the matter before some of his wealthy penitents, while Dauversi^re succeeded in securing the Bau-on de Fancamp, a devout Christian, and a wealthy 1*1 % ^1 \l 1 16 stranger's guide to man, who considering the enterprise as one calcuhited to further his spiritual interests, was onger to take part in it. Shortly afterwards, three others Wi re secured, and the six together formed the germ of the " Societd de Notre Dame de Montreal." Among them they raised soventy-tive thousand livres. Previous to this, the Island of Montreal had been granted to M. de Lauzon. a former president of the Company of One Hundred Associates, and his son possessed the (xcliisive monopoly of the fishery on the St. Lawrence. After much persuasion, Dauversi^ro and Fancamp succeeded in securing from him a transfer of his title to them ; and to make the matter more secure, they obtained, in addition, a grant of the island from its former owners, the " Associates." Tliat company, however, reserved the western extremity of the island for themselves, as a site for a fort and stores. The younger Lauzon also gave Dauversi^re and his company the right of fishery with'n two leagues of the shore of the island, which favor they were to acknowledge by a yearly donation of ten pounds of fisli. These grants were afterwards con- firmed by the king, and thus DauversivNre and his companions became " Lords of the Isle of Montreal" They now proceeded to mature their plan, which was to send out forty men to take possession oi Montreal, intrench themselves, and raise crops, after which they would build houses for the priests, and convents for the nuns. It was necessary that some competent person should be secured who should take command of thv> expedition and act as governor of the newly acquired isle. To fill this important position, it was desirable that with the qualities of tlie states- man should be added the courage of the soldier. One in whom these were combined was found in the person of Paul AUTOGRAPH OF PAUL dk CUOMEDEY. de Choraedey, Sieur de Maissoi^uve, a devout christian, an able btatesmaii, and a valiant soldier. Maissoneuve at once accepted the position, but many obstacles presented them- selves to the company before they were enabled to furnish him with the means required for founding the new colony. Not the least of their troubles was the difficulty they met with in procuring money. This difficulty so preyed upon the minds of Dauversi^re and Olier that they became very THE CITY OF MONTREAL. 17 despondent. They continued so for a length of time ; but finally their faith in the enterprise became so strengthened that they set to work in earnest, to complete their plans. They were now successful. Many very wealthy ladies con- tributed towards defraying the expense of the undertaking, and also became members of the " Association of Montreal/' which had now increased to about forty-five persons, and it was decided to postpone the establishment of a college and seminary, until the colony should be formed. The hospital, however, was to be at once erected, as they felt assured that it would be needed by the settlers. To superintend the hospital, they secured the services of a young lady, thirty- / AF.^OGRAPH OF JEANNE MANCE. four years of age, ]^[ademoisolle Mance, a descendant of an ancient family of Finance. She accepted the appointment, and although of delicate constitution, was ready to face any hardship, so that she might spread the cause of her church. Once only did her courage fail her, and that upon the eve of their departure when she had some misgivings as vO the advisability of her accompanying alone, to the forests, a troop of soldiers. This difficulty was removed by two of the men refusing at the last moment to embark unless their wives accompanied them, and by a young woman who volun- teered to accompany the party, and took passage in one of the vessels. In February, 1641, the Associates, with Olier at their head, assembled in the Church of " Notre Dame" at Paris, and before the Altar of the Virgin "solemnly consecrated Montreal to the Holy Family, and to be called " V'dle- Marie de Montreal" Maissoneuve with his party, forty-five in number, reached Quebec too late to ascend the river. On their arrival at that place they were received with jealousy and distrust. The agents of the "Company of One Hundred Associates" looked on them with suspicion, and Montmagny, the Gover- nor, feared a rival in Maissoneuve. Every opposition was thrown in their way, and Montmagny tried to persuade Maissoneuve to exchange the Island of Montreal for that of Orleans. But Maissoneuve was not to be deceived, and ho expressed his determination to found a colony at Montreal, " even if every tree on the island were an Iroquois." > If I'. I i ^t 18 RTRANOER S GUIDE TO On the 8th of May, 1642, Mai88oneu\ 3 embarked, and *' on 17th May his little flotilla, a pinnace, a flat-bottomed craft moved by sails, and two row-boats, approached Montreal, and all on board raised in unison a hymn of praise. Mont- ma^ny was there to deliver the island, on behalf of the 'Company of One Hundred Associates.' Here, too, was Father Vimont, su}>orior of the Missions. On the following day thoy glided along (he greeii and solitary shores, now thronged with the life of a busy city, and landed on the spot which (jhamplain, thirty-one years before, had chosen as the fit site of a settlement. It was a tongue, or triangle of land, formed by the junction of a rivulet with the St. Law- rence. This rivulet was bordered by a meadow, and beyond rose the forest with its vanguard of scattered trees. Jilarly spring flowers were blooming in the young grass, and the birds flitted among the boughs. " Maissoneuve sprang ashore and fell on his knees. His followers imitated his example; and all joined their voices in songs of thanksgiving. Tents, baggage, arms and stores were landed. An altar was raised on a pleasant place near at hand ; and Mademoiselle Mance, with Madame de la Pel- trie,* aided by her servant, Charlotte Barre, decorated it with a taste which was the admiration of all beholders. Now all the company gathered before the shrine. Here were the ladies with their servant j Montmagny, no willing spectator ; and Maissoneuve, a warlike flgurc, erect and tall, his men clustering around him — soldiers, sailors, artisans and laborers — all alike soldiers at need. They kneeled in reve- rent silence as the Host was raised aloft; and when the rite was over the priest turned and addressed them : You are a grain of mustard seed that shall rise and grow until its branches overshadow the land. You are few, but your work is the work of God. His smile is on you, and your children shall All tlie land. " The afternoon waned ; the sun sank behind the western forest, and twilight came on. Fire-flies were twinklng over the darkenetl meadow. They caught them, tied them with threads into shining festoons, and hung them before the altar. Then they pitched their tents, lighted their flros, stationed their guards, and lay down to rest. Such was the birth-night of Montreal." The following morning they proceeded to form their en- campment, the tirst tree being felled by Maissoneuve. They • While staying at Quebec, iMaiasoneuTe gained an unexpected ad ilion had, ill ICaO, body of ntias, to joined Maissoneuve sbj tools with her all tb« furniture she bad lent the Ursulines. - niiiiu BuvyiuK at ^.^ueuec, aiaissoneuTe gained an unexpt to bis party in the person of Madame de la Peitrie, who came to 'Junada, bringing with her, at her own cost, a l>od establish the Ursuline Convent. When she joined Maissone 'THE CTTY OY HONTREATm 1» TTCff-kod with such energ^y thai by the evening they erected •■a strong palisado, atd had covered their alUir with a roof formed of bark. It was some considerable timre after their an-ival before their oiiomies, the Indians, were made aware of it, and lliey impi'oved the time by building seme substantial houses, and in strengthening their fortifications. To i-econnt the straggles of tho early colonists won Id be a repetition of the history of every ci1.y or town founded in midst of a savage country. Atiacks by Indians, disease, 'disputes, and all tlie accompaniments of such an enterprise, were alike the lot of the Founders of Montreal. As the French settlements increased in extent and [)(>\ver, they assumed offensive operations on the New England fron- tier. The spirit of the British colonists was roused, and the T*;sult was that both parties, aided by the Indians, carried on a destructive warfare. To protect the settlement at Moi- treal the Oovernor of the town, M. de Callieres, in t/ie fall of 1684, ordered all the inhabitants to cut down and bring in .great stakes, 15 ft. in length, to fortify the town. 'J' he in- habitants worked so vigorously during the winter that all things were ready by the spring of 1G85, and six hundred Tuen were at onoe started tD work in erecting a palisade around the town. Thirty years after it was decided to strengthen the fortific^atioTi. The palisades were now doeay- 'ed, and would not pi*ove of any service should an attack be made. By an Act passed 15th May, 1716, Sieur de JJaiusay was authorized to build stone fortifications. The cost of the fortifications, which were commenced in 1722, was about 300,000 livres, which amount was advanced by the French king. One-half of this sum was to bo charged to his JMajesfy's account, while tl>e other half was %9 he paid by the Seminary, or Seigneurs of the Isle, and the inhabitants. The Seminary to repay yearly 2000 livres, and the citizcns4000, 5intil the amount was paid off. The fortifications were somewhat formidable in je morning of the 8th of September, 17(30, Am- herst's army entered with eolors flying and drums beating, to take possession of its forts and towers, a-nd on that day from its vails for the first time was thrown to tlte broozo that red banner England, 1 ■ 4\ ^ it ^ ^i^.rr s» stranger's aUID£ TO I Hi! Rare Medals commemorating tfce capture of Montreal 1760. At tlio time of its !?urrender, Montreal contained about 3,000 inhabitants^ P;issin«r fifteen yctivs onwards, Montreal is again threaten- ed. 'J'lie American Rm'oUition had broken out, and one of the first movements of the Congress was to issue orders for the eonquost of Canada. They had already captured Ticonde- rogii and Crown Point, and why should not Montreal and Quebec fall into their hands ? The command of the army intended for this purpose was given to General Montgomery, who with 3000 men oesieged and took the fwts at Chambly and St.^ John. Governor Carl- ton (who was at Montreal) started for the relief of St. Johns^ but he was met at Longueuil by a party o£ Americans who compelled him to recross to Montreal. On the first eraption of the American troops into Canada General Montgomery had detached Colonel Ethan Allen with 150 men to att'aclc Montreal. On' the 24th October, l7T5r ^ crossed thet River 8tr Lawrence, three milos below hi I THE CITT or MONTREAIi. 21 li the C'ity, whei*o ho no soonor landed than hifl appraaeh wae announced to General Carlton, who as8emblc«.seKHing thwmselveH of weve^ral houseH ancfi barr)**. An action c<)iujnence<] and lasted half-ar^honl•, when* Allen ti'Jive way, and tlie whole wero taken jxrisoiierj^. ImniHliately up^in the surrander oi' Fort St. JoiinH, Mont- gomery piisiied on to Montreal. In then*oantime Governoi*- Carlton a.s.senihled ail hi.s available I'orceH for the ]»nipo.so of repairiiii,' to (he defence* ol'(^iebec, and liad jiwt left Montroat. when Mditt^onieiy appeared hefoi-e the city. The( itizonn, altlion,t!;h kn(»win^full well that their mined walls would prove no defence, determined to enforce, if j)Os- sihlc, llu; ohsei'vanco of inilitaiy ciiHtom ere they Hurrender- ed, and while tliey luid neither ammunition, artillery, Iroops- nor ])roviHions to witiistand aHie their pK)sition for a few brief months, when the old fla^' again, flouted Irom " Citadel Hill." From this time onward, Mont.-- real ))rosj»ere<:l, and extwnded its borders in every direction^ so much so, that in 1797, the city o erleaped its former- bounds, uiid the walls having become a decided nuisance, it was i-esolved to remove them. C()mmissif the said town, at the distance of one hundred chains from the gate awards the St. Anthony suburbs, com- moidy called the Ilccollet Gate, (Notre Dame and McGill Streets,) atul that the said city and town of Montreal shall be divided into two wards, to be called i-espectively the east nnd west wai'ds. The east ward shall comprehend all the oasterl^'or lowermost part of the said tract described, bound- ed on the west or uppermost side by aline running tlirough the middle of the main street of the St. Lawrence suburbs and continuation thereof, and through the middle of the streets called Congregation street and Notre Dame street, and along the middle of the same westerl}'- to the middle of St. Joseph street, (now St. Sulpieo,) to the river; and the west ward shall comprise all the rest of the said tract or parcel of land within the limits aforesaid." On the 20th December, 1702, a notice appeared in the Que- lec Gazette, announcing, for Uie first time, a mail once in every fortnight, between Montreal and the neighboring States. The mails between Montreal and Quebec, at this time, being weekly. U]) to 1799 no arrangements had been made tow^ards secur- ing a uniformity to the streets, which weix) being rapidlj- built upon in the outskirts of the town, nor had any suitable ac- commodation l^een provided for the sitting of the Courts of Justice. The funds at the disposal of the Legislature were not sufficiently large to justify them in authorizing the erec- tion of a jail and Court-house, but the British Government, by a spontaneous otter to advance the necessary means, by M'ay of a loan, enabled them to carry out this much needed im[)rovcment. By act of 3rd June, 1799, they authorized the appointment of a surveyor, "who should draw j)Ians of the city and land adjacent, and that commodious streets should be opened, and ground reserved for public squares." In 1801 the first ettbrt was made to supply the city with water. A company was formed, vested with exclusive rights for 50 years- The plan proposed by the Company was to 8up]»]3^the city from a source in i-ear of the mount^iin, and with this in view they expended large sums of money in lay- ing down wooden pipesu But the supply of water was so scanty, and the rude pijies so liable to leak or burst, that they failed to carrv the plan into successful operation, and the chai'ter was subsequently sold to another com^^any. 1^0 ' ' fl mmmsm msa i m t Itll Hi I ( ' 24 btranqer's aUIDB TO During the sesBion of 1805, an Act was passed, providing for the " Improvornont of navigation botvvoon Qiioboe and Montroal, . d tho ostaMishmont of tlio Trinity IIouso," with impoi'ta it powers relating to navigation on the St. Law- ronc'o, Arrangomonts wore also made wlioroby the mails from Montroal for Upper Canada should bo desi)atche(l monthly. Up to this time the only mode of conveyance between Montreal and Quebec was by means of stages or batteaux, but the time had come when superior accommodation was to bo provide(J. John Molsoti, Esq., an enterpris- ing and spirited mcic'hant of Montreal, now fitted out the first steamer that over ploughed the waters of the St. Lawrence. On the 3rd November, 1800, the little craft got up steiim, shot out into the current, and, after a voyage of thirty-six hours' sailing, arrived safely at Quebec, where the whole city crowded to have a look at the nautical piiono- menon. It is a fact worthy of record that the second steamer built on this continent was launche wes are not equalled in this continent, and by but four cities in Europe, and no where can finer or more solid public buildings be found. AVhile wo view with pi4de the rapid progress made dur- ing the past fevvyeai's we remember that appearances point to a still greater advancement in the future. Montroui pos- Besses advantages which no other Canadian city can boast of: " In its situation, at the confluence of the two greatest rivers, the St. Lawrence and Ottawa ; opposite the great natural highway of the Hudson and Chan>plaiii valley; at the point wher'; the St. Lawrence ceases to be navigable for ocean -hips, and wdiere that great river, for the last time in its course to the sea, aftbrds a gigantic water poAver ; at the meeting point of the two races that divide Canada, and in the centre of a fertile plain nearly as largo as all England; in these we recognize a guarantee for the future greatness of Montreal, not based on the frail tenure of human legislation but in the unchanging delore it, he might wander over all the great, xegions of Caiuida and the West, and returning to our Mountain ridge, call i* again Mount lioyal, and say that to this poiut the wealth and trade oi' Canada must turn." I. N.r TT* 28 STRANGE ll'S GUIDE TO ' '3! « '.:lf Hi li : ill! I f ill M The growth of the city has been so rapid, that witliin the past your the boundaries have been extended and the area thus added is now beinedient and ornamental. Many important improve- ments have accordingly been effected; others are in a state of progressive accompliHhmont, and some still remain to be entered upon. In confirmation of this, wo would point to the numerous squares which have been opened, the widening of such streets as St. James, Notre Dame and others. The immense masses of buildings, public and private, which have since been erected in various parts, and which are still increasing: the newly-ci-eated neighborhood of Point St, Charles, and St Jean Baptiste Village, while the district extending towards the Tanneries des Rollands is now united with the city. The boundaries of the city proper have been so extended that regions heretofore regarded as swamps and quagmires of an apparentlj irreclaimable character, are now the sites of elegant mansions and blocks of comfortable dwellings of smaller dimensions. The advance is not alone in material extension or in- creased area ; for a tour through the city reveals a degree of taste in the exterior structure, and of elegance in the interior arrangement and decoration, that indioaio a corresponding advance in refinement and taste. The buildintrs erected for mercantile purposes are likewise indicative of progress in another direction, viz., in commer- cial importance and w^ealth. In dimensions, architectural beauty, and costliness, they are scarcely surpassed by thoso of the largest cities in the United States. We have now passed through the principal incidents which form the history of the city. Looking back over a space of two hundred and thirt37^-three years, and' comparing its present situation, 8urix)unded by all the beauties of civiliza- tion and intelligence, with the cheerless prospect wiiich awaited the Kuroiwan settlers whose voices first startled the stillness of the forest, or looking back but one hundred and fifteen years to the time when a second form of Government was inaugurated, and j)eople of a diflerent language entered into possession of the country, or taking a nearer point of comparison and viewing the city as it appeared but fifty years ago, and estimating the proud pre-eminence over all those periods W'hich is now enjoyed in civil relations, and in the means of social happiness, gratitude should be felt to the Author of all good, that these high privileges are granted; and the citizens should resolve that they will, individually, and as a community, strive to sustain the purity and moral tone of its institutions, and leave them unimpaired to pos- terity. OUR FIRST TOUR. riESUMTNG that arrangements have been made to remain in the city for two or three days, and that the tourirst desires to make himself acquainted with all the places of interest in and about Montreal, we purpose dividing our tour of sight-seeing into three sections, and shall endeav^or to act the part of a faithful cice>'one by allowing no point of interest to Ibe passed, without at least, a brief notice. Having made choice of a hotel, of which there are several kept in a first-class manner,* we shall take as our starting point, the corner of St. James-street and McGill-strcet. We shall experience no difficulty in securing a comfort- able conveyance, as the Canatlian carriage is kept with scru- pulous neatness. The drivers are your willing and obliging servants, knowing every inch of the route by which they convey you, and the charges, unl'ke American coaching fares, do not spoil the fairest prospects, by threatening total ruin to your finances. On page 10 we give the tariff for fares as established by the municipal authorities. Each driver is supplied with these taritf cards, and must produce the same, if required to do so. Our arrangements being completed, we commence our tour, and entering St. James street, which is the principal thoroughfare of the city^ paved with Nicholson })uvement, and lined with tine buildings, occupied as stores or commer- cial offices, we pass a large building forming the left hand ' ■!' fit • The ndvertisementa of the principal hotels in the city will be found on pages 8 and a. mW- 'Il Ml H 32 ■a stranger's guide to corner of St. James and McGill-streets, and occupied by Messrs. Morgan & Co. as a dry goods warehouse. TJiis is built in the site of the Old American Church OLD AMERICAN CHURCH. erected in 1825, and torn down in 1865. Immediately opposite this building is the < ttawa Hotel. OTTAWA HOTEL. This hotel, under the able management of Messrs. Brown & Perle}'-, has attained a re])utation second to none in the Dominion. THE CITY OP MONTREAL. 33 At the corner of DoIIard-strcet is a beautiful stone edifice in which is the jowellory establish inent of Messrs. Suva^e SAVAGE, LYMAN & CO., JEWELLEHY ESTABLISHMKNT. Lyman & Co., (established 1818) a place of great attraction to si rangers. It is 95 feet by 50, 4 storeys high, and is fitted up with great taste, and every convenience. Here may be found the latest styles of Jewellery, gams, bronzes, works of art. At the corner of St. Peter-street, stands the ;^[ech^lnics' Ilall. This buikling'is in the Italian style of architeclnrj, and consists of three divisions; the centre having a portico with columns and rusticated pillars on the lower storey. The pil- lars and quoins are ornamented, and the windows on St. James-street have moulded cornices. The library of the Institute contains 5000 volumes, and the reading room is supplied with British, United States, and Canadian papers, and periodicals. During tlie winter months, classes in mechanical drawing, and other branches, are sustained by the Institute, and are well attended ; large numbers of the members availing themselves of the valuable privileges thus afforded them. In securing teachers for these classes, every effort is made to obtain the highest talent of the city, for the respective departments. *? Cl 34 PTRANflER's GUIDE TO Tho Ticket OflRces of tlio South f^astorn Ruilway Co. are on the /ground floor of the buikling. ! II MECHANICS HALL. LrKikinii; nfvoss St. Jamos-street we Tiotice a bcartiful biiililiiii.'', " 'l'l)o Mercluinls Bank." of wliich corporation Sir Hu^h Alkiit, of" ,steaiusl)ip I'anic," is President. The general design of the huilding is of modern Italian chaiactor, the ba.^emcnt being rusticated, and built of grey Halifax granite, while tlie rest of the building is Ohio sandstoiie, \vilh j)olished Petei'head granite columns at the priiK-ijial entrance. Internally, the arrangement is some- what jK'culiar, the general banking office being arranged at the back ol' tho building, apjiroached l»y a central corridor from the street. This is a handsomely designed room, about 60 fe<'t l>y 50 feet, and 42 feet high, paved with tesselated tiles, with galleries for head clerks, &c., on two sides. Out of this main banking office, which is fitted up in the most elaborate style, are the strong rooms, which have been are THE CITf wr MONTREAL. 85 designed and constructed with the utmost possible care, to to ensure the safety of their contcntH, a«(ainst fire and thieves, no expense having been spared to make them as perfect as possible. Adjoining this Bank is a building; originally erected as tl e "Odd Follows Hall " but now known as Nordheimor's Hall. Across St. Peter-street, directly opposite the Mechanics' Hall, sitands the Molson's Bank. MOt.80N''s bank. It is built entirely of Ohio sandstone, and is three storeys in height, with a lofty basement. The style is that known as the Italian, and is highly ornamentecL On th« two upper storeys of the front on St, James-street, are richly carved wreaths of flowers, fruit, &c. The mai' entrance on the same street, is through a portico, supported by highly polish- ed columns of Scotch granite. Similar columns of smaller dimensions are placed above these, and extend to the third storey. The front is surmounted by a richly carved shield, bearing the arms of the Molson family, and supported by two female figures, the whole being executed in sandstone. { •! .**'«. 'J H! 36 stranger's guide to Tlio building is finished with a Mnnnard roof, Hurmountod by fancy iron railing. Tlio banking room occupies the ground floor. St. Peter street, which here crowHCH St. James, is a fair specimen of the old-fa.siiioned narrow streeta of IMontreal, and a first glance would scarcely induce the tourist to de- viate from his onward course ; but having done so, and crossed Notre Damo-sti'ect, he will be at once struck with the beauty and solidity of the warehouses by which it is lined, and, as many, equally narrow streets open out on either hand, ho will notice that thej', too, are occupied by buildings which cannot be surpassed by any erected for mercantile purposes on this continent. We are now in the heart of what may bo termed the wholesale business portion of the city. We can- not stop to notice all the buildings, but prominent among those seen just after passing Notre-Dame street, is the Caver- hill Block. CAVERRILL BLOCK. - In former years the tourist was certain to pass through this district, as by St. Peter-street, access was had to the well- known point of interest, the '* Grey Nunnery." That vene- rable pile of buildings has disappeared, and over the site of the •* Chapel" now rumble the wheels of vans and carriages, laden with the merchandise of foreign lands. A few years ago the '* Sisters" removed to their beautiful new bflilding on Guy-street, and the extension of St. Peter-street through the old site, is now lined with substantial and lofty ware- houses. At the foot of the street, on the river front, stands the ofiTces of the " Allan Line of Steamships," and at the Dock may be seen the vessels of that line. Returning to St. James-street, and passing onward,we notice to the right, (adjoining the Molson's Bank) a plain, three- THE CITY OP MONTREAL. 87 Rtorey brick buildini^, covered with cemont, and painted to imitate brown froo-stono. ThiH is occupiotl by the Mechanics Bunk. Opposite to this is the OREAT ST. JAMES, OR CENTRE WE8LEYAN CHUftCH, an elephant Imildino; in the Florid Gothic style, and one of tlie ornaments of tlje city. It is the hirn'cst Weslcyan Church in Montreal, and with one or two exceptions, the largest in Canada. Its size is 111 by 73 feel, and it was erected at a cost of about £18,(100. Tlie interior i-{ entirely surrounded by lar<^'e ^^alleries, and will comlbrtably seat over 2,500 1)ersons. The an-an^ement of the interior is unicpie and (cautiful, the pnlj)it es])ccially, being a fine s])ecimcn of Gothic carved work, and is entirely of solid rosewood. Within the altar rails is a tinely carved font in white marble. The ])ews are finished in white enamelled ])aint. Those on the ground floor being lined with crimson dainask, and those on the gallery are grained in imitation of maple. On the gallery behind the})ulpit and immetliately over the entrance to the church is placed the organ, which is a most powerful instrument. The windows in frontand rear of the building, as Avell as those on the side below the galleries, are tilled with stained glass of the most elaborate design ; several of these being memorial vvindows. Round the walls are placed tablets in white marble, erected to the memory of deceased ministers or prominent members of the church. There are three entrances to (ho building on St. James-street, ar)d two on Inn-tification-lano in reai*. Access is also gained by all these doors to the spacious lecture room of the church. Many of the most important meetings of the various Protes- tant religious societies are held in this building; and upon the occasion of anniversary services, and more ])articu!arly upon New Year's morning of each year, when the Sabbath school children of the dilferent Weslcyan churches are assembled within its walls, the scene is one of great interest and is not easily forgotten by those privileged to witness it. On the same side of the street, and almost adjoining the church, is the new building of the Citizens Isuurance Com- panj' : this and the building of the Canada Life Assurance Co. (immediately opposite) are new structures, built of sand- stone. The granite columns whieh ornament the facade of the latter building are made of granite procured in the Province of Mova Scotia, a stone which bids fair to take the place of the celebrated Scotch granite, possessing as it does all the beauty and durability of the latter, with the advantage of cheapness, and facility for speedy delivery. Adjoining this building, is a lofty and elaborately structure. 4' II. ' 38 stranqer's aUIDE TO TIIE CITY AND DISTRICT SAVING BANK. It ha.s a frontnf^e on St. Jamow-street of 32 foot only, but cxtentlB along St. John-street over 100 foot. An addition Ih now being erected on St. JameB-streot, which Avhcn completed will more then double that fa9ade. Tho building in 4 ntoroys in height, and three of these ntoroys aro fire i)roof. Tho banking otticoB aro in tho lower storoyn, tho upper being occupied by the Britiwh American Bank Note Company. The narrovr street (St. John) on which tho greater extent of this building stands, somewhat hides tho beauty of archi- tecture tlisplayed, as it does also one facade of the Barron Block wliich forms the opposite side of tho street. This latter block, however, has the advantage of a very oxtonded fagado on St. James-street. THE BARRON BLOCK. m Is without doubt one of the finest, if not tho finest block in tho city erected for commercial pur])oses. It is 4 storeys in height and built entirely of Montreal stone. Tho first storey is composed of fiuted corinthian columns, dctnchod from the pier behind, and tho columns of tho upper storeys aro similar in efi'ect, but engaged. Each column has richly carved ca|)s. The building is surmounted by a bold massive cornice of handsome design, above which arises the mansard roof. In this building aro the publishing offices of tho Pro- prietors of this Guide, and from thence are issued tho many works aluable to travellers and so well known through- out + ' ,inion and tho United States. The International P . nd Steam Navigation Guide, and Chisholm's All . Ifoule Guide to the St. Lawrence, no doubt form part 01 ^nc collection of souvenirs, which our tourist will carry home with him. On the opposite side of tho street is tho building of tho Standard Liib Assurance Company, a neat structure built of Ohio stone. THE CITT or MONTKKAL. 39 STANDARD LIFE ASSUBANCE CO S BUILDING. rr^ 40 STRANGER 8 QFIDE TO Passing along, we speedily reach the St. Lawrence Hall, favorably known as a tirst-class hotel, patronized by Royalty .^ ST. LAWRENCE HALL. and by many distin,ii;uished visitors to the city. Imme- diatel}' opposite, is the Bank of British North America. It is of the composite stylo of architecture, and is built entirely of cut stone. While not remarkable for any great boldness in design, it cannot fail to attract attention for ita i !li ' ai BANK OF BRITISH NOLITII AMEllIOA. solidity. The banking room opon]Mos the whole of the gi'ouiKl lioor, and is very spue ous and light in ajipcuranco. The iippoi' part of the builtling is occupied as oflicos, for the hcvoi'al dep.'trtinents. The (i>!d) Post OtTico liiiilding is the ttoxt edifice ])rcsent- el lo our notice. Itcornpi-i.-es a basement ,and throe storey's, with a portico, and pediment on Great St. James street; it il THE CITY OF MONTREAL. 41 H I % ■ - 1 ! .* i . - I ■ i • V 1 ■ ' '^ ffgWH— 1 42 stranger's guide to . 'SI ii i M ''i' ■ 4y < « S td ^ » &< 50 THE CITY OF MONTREAL. 43 is of coursed cut-stono masonry, measures 100 feet in length and lifty-six feet in breadth, and is covered by a flat roof. Tlio accommodation is exceedinj^ly deficient, and it is a source of great surprise that such a building should so long have been permitted to bo used as a post-office, for the prin- cipal city of the Dominion. Its uses as a post office are about to terminate, as in a short time the new structure on the 0])po.site corner of the street will be ready for occupancy. NEW POST OFFICE. This structure has a frontage on St. James-street of 120 feet and on St. Francois Xavier-street of 92 feet. It is built wholly of Montreal Grey stone. The facade on St. James- street has an imposing appearance, the ground storey being in the Doric Htyle, and the second and third, having full carved Corinthian columns of rich design. The facade on St. Frangois Xavier street, is in keeping with St. James- street, having Corinthian pilasters, and finished in other respects similar to the main front. The top cornice on these fronts is of rich finish, and the roof and towers are in French style. The centre tower terminates above the Mansard roof, with a massive cornice and cresting. The towei' will contain a large clock having throe faces. The interior will be finished in a style corresponding with the exterior, and ev^ery possible coiivenionco will be supplied, for properly conducting the immense postal business con- nected with the city. Adjoining the New Post Office is the BANK OF MONTREAL. This is the finest public building in the city, and is not excelled by any banking institution in America. It is built in the Corinthian style of architecture, and lias a frontage on St. James-street of over 1<>() teet, and extends to Fortifi- cation lane, in the rew. The main building stands back from the street about twenty feet. The entrance is by a portico supported by immense columns of cut stone. These are surmounted by a pediment. The sculpture on the pediment, is fifty-two feet long, and weighs over twenty-rive tons, there being twenty dift'orent pieces. The figures are colossal — eight feet in height for a human figure — and are placed at an elevation of fift^ feet from the ground. The arms of the bank, with the motto u if. d ' r !T7 I 44 STRANGER S GUIDl- TO »i THE CITY OP MONTREAL. 45 GLOBE BOOK & STATIONERY WAREHOUSE. ■Wm. I>R"5e'S3>AIjK & Co., STATIOllEeS. &e., 232 St. James Street, yViONTREAL. [Next door west of Savage, Lyman & Co.] Strangers visiting Montreal would do well to call at DRYSDALE'S and examine iheir large anture the cit}'^, and in which he was defeated. The illustration given on page 21 shows the square at the time referred to. The scene has greatly changed. The square is now enclosed with a neat iron railing, on a stone foundation, a fountain is erected in the centre, and handsome entrance gates are erected at the four corners. The stone posts on either side of the gates, are surmounted by a shield with the arms of tiie city, cut in stone. Although the square is but small, yet it forms a pleasant resort in the summer months, when the trees are clothed with green, and the grape vines and flowers, carefully cultivated and trained, afford pleasing recollections of the country, to the passers-by. Seats are placed round the fountain, and beneath the trees, and on warm summer days, the poor invalid may be seen enjoying the music of the falling waters, and the odors of the flowers. On either side of the i^quare, are buildings, which, for solidity and architectural beauty, are unsurpassed in Canada. These buildings are chiefly devoted to banking and insurance offices. That which immediately adjoins the Bank of Mon- treal is known as THE CITY BANK. It is a plain but substantial stone building of the Doric order, three storeys in height, the centre portion of the building being formed of two rows of stone columns, between the lower of which, is the entrance to the banking offices. Further on, at the corner of St. James-street and Place d'Armes Hill is the building of the Life Association of Scot- THE CITY OP MONTREAL; 47 land, a lofty edifice of sandstone. On the left hand side of Place d'Armes is the Jacques Cartier Bank, a beautiful new building, well executeishop of Telmesse. The greater part of the Cana dian Koman Catholic clergy were present, as was also Sir James Kempt, Governor (Jeneral, with the members of the Corporation, and upwards of 8,000 persons. THE CHURCH OF NOTRE DAME. The building is of the Gothic architecture, and has no Buperior on the continent of North America. The length of the church from east to west is 225 feet 6 inches, and its breadtli from north to south, is 134 feet 6 inches. On St. Sulpico-street, the height from the street to the eaves, is 61 feet. On the west front, it has two towers 220 feet high. The space between the towei's is 78 feet by ITO feet in height. The building will accommodate 10,000 persons. The eastern window at the high altar is O-l feet in height, by 82 in breadth ; it is separated by shafts into tivc compartments, and subdi- / / / THI CITY OF MONTREAL. 49 vided by mullions into 36 divisionH. The portal is form- ed by an arcade of three arches, each 10 feet by 49 in height. From this arcade are the entrances to the church, and over the arcade are three niches, in which are placed statues. In the south-west tower is placed the largest bell in America, weighing 20,400 lbs., while the othev tower contains a chime of bells. Admission may bo gained to the south-west tower es'cry day (except Sunday) (luring the summer, and from the .sumniit the spectator has a delightful and exten- sive view of the city, the river, and surrounding country. Adjoining the church, and facing Notre Dame-street, is the venerable SE-MIiNARY OF ST. SULPICB which was founded about the year 1G57, by the Abbe Quelus, ■who then arrived fr^m France, commissioned by the Semi- nary of St. Suljtice at Paris, to superintend the settlement and cultivation of their property on the Island of Montreal, and also to erect a seminary u})on the plan of that at Paris. His instnictions were so well fulfilled t!iat the establishment he formed, has existed until the present time, modified by many and great improvements. A portion of the building originally erected for this insti- tution still stands near the corner of Noire Dame and St. Frangois Xavier-streets, and forms a striking contrast to the magnificent buildings by which it is almost entirely sur- rounded ; yet to the antiquarian it is one of the principal points of interest, being the oldest building now standing. There is a public clock in front of the building, equally celebrated for its antiquity. We, however, expect that the timo honored walls, which have withstood the summer sun and winter storms for noAV over 200 years, wili soon have to make way for more modern structures. A change in this direction was made this last summer w^hen a portion was taken down to make room for the new building now occupied by the Ilochelaga Bank. The old Seminary was the same shape as at present, viz., forming three sides of a square, 132 feet by 90 feet deep, and had attached spacious gardens and grounds, extending 342 feet on Notre Dame-street and 444 feet on St. Francois Xavier-street. A portion of this garden was taken for a site on which to erect the present Parish church, and a row of buildings on St. Francois Xavier-street further curtailed its dimensions, leaving the garden of but limited extent. What has been retained, is well laid out and cared for. f ■' ^ 50 STRANQEtt's GUIDE TO i it ■:!!:> i. 14 1 m 1 m THE CITY OF MONTREAL. W Iminediatoly oiijiosito to the StMiiinary, in Ji building used as a library and locturi" hall of the Circle Jjiteraii'e. This forni.s the corner of St. Fran<;ois Xavier-streot ("the Wall street of Montreal), down which we shall jia.ss, enterini^ it from Noti'e J>anie-street, between the new Hochelaga Bank Building, just mentioned, and the Exchange Bank, conii)lete(l this 8innnier. On our way, wo pass the offices of the ( 'anadian K.vpress Company, the fine laiildinf of the North Bi'itish and Mercantile Insurance Com])any, also the offices of the Dominion Telegraph Company, and s])eedily find ourselves standing Ixdbre the super!) building recently erected by llio Monti'eal Telegraph Comi)any for its own use. ; i I'd O) M W H V. ft '^'d 1 MONTREAL TELEGRAPH COMPANY'S BUILDING This block has a frontage on St. Sacrament-street of HO feet and on St. Francois Xavier-street 65 feer. The public entrance is on the corner of the streets named, and there is another entrance on the latter named street, which gives, access to the general offices. Above the public entrance in the attic storey is a large illnminated clock and connected with this there are within the building a number of clocks, tlie whole worked by electricity, thereby securing a uni- forniit}' of time throughout the premises. The Montreal Telegraph Company of which Sir Hugh Allan is President, -i^i n * 62 stranger's gcide to employs more then 2000 jKjrsons, thoro being over 21,000 miles of lino in o])oralion. Opposite to this building, on 8t. Sacranient-Htreot, standsi. the «■ ?. H ■.A -4- O merchants' exchange, ■which is three storeys high with basement and finished^ attics. The ground floor is divided into large double offices with safes. On the second floor is the reading room, sixty ' Lli TH£ CITT OF MONTREAL. 53 feet by tliirty-two foot, oxtonding from front to roar, ^ith <)fflt'«s for the .sccretnry, and two other douhlo offices. The fa^Jidos arc cut Rtono, the ]»rincipal ono, facing on St. ;Saerament-8troct, being in the Italian Rtyle, with the main -entrance in the centre. Near to tlii.s place in situatod tho CORN EXCHANGE, %viiicli forms the corners of St. Sacrament, St. John and St. Aloxis-streels. It is throe storeys in height, the upper st.oroy being equal in height to the two lower ones. The lower storey und a ])ortion of the second is of dressed Montreal stone. The up|)er portion of the building is of red brick with stone cs and shops erected. The buildings in St. Jean Baptiste-street still stand, but the old chapel was taken down a few years ago, and was re])lacod by an elegant cditice of cut stone, entrance to which is gained by this arched gateway from Notre Dame-street. The pious and benevolent foundress of this institution was born at Ti-oyes, in France, on the 15th of April, 1020, and full of days and honors, she died on the 12th of January, 1700, in the 80th year of her age. The black dress worn by the sisters of this congregation has given to the os*^"' 'ishment the name of the " Bluck Nun- nery." Just as wo approach the Court Houso wo pass St. Gabriel- street, on which is situateil the Canada Hotel, a first class, comfortable and well kept house. Proceeding along Notre Dame street, we reach tl:o COURT HOUfJE. tf i ^ Ji- la '! Tl IB bni'ding is aft)r the Grecian otylo of achitecture 5« stranger's guide to m modified to suit the requirements of the Courts of law, and the vicissitudes of the climate, and, although divested of some CANADA HOTEL. of the elegant ornamentation l)olonging to this beautiful stjie, is yet, in its unpretending and massive grandeur, second to few buildings in the ciry. The most striking feature is its large Ionic portico, and the bold projection of the pediment, which gives the central portion of the princi])al froiit a very noble appearance. The front is divided in its length into five compartments, the wings advancing some- what less than the centre, so as to give the fac^ade an artistic prominence, and to free the building from that monotony which marked the earlier public buildings of the city. Am- ple proportions are given to the entrance, vestibules, corridors and staircases, while spacious halls of Justice and public offices are laid out,as well as ante rooms and private chambers for the Judges, and chief officers of the Court. These offices are well lighted from the sides. Besides capac'ous fire-proof vaults, the building contains rooms for the Police, Criminal, Circuit, Superior and Appeal Courts, advocates' rooms, Council room, and Library offices for the Prothonotary, Sheriff and Registrar, and rooms required for all other officers engaged in the adniini.sti'atioii of justico. The total length of the building i.s 300 tl-et ; width' 125 ilK^t ; height 70 foot. It is built entirclv of Montreal stone, and the roof is covered with bi'ight tin. In I'car of the Court Iloii.se is a largo level ])latcau known as the Chann»s do ]Mars. This spot was formerly used i\^ a jiarado, or drill ground for the troops. It was originally but a small piece of ground eituated in one of the bastions of the old town wall, but after the walls were removed it was enlai-ged to its ju'esent dimensions, 240 yards long by 120 wide. It is kept in most excellent order, and jx'rfectl^' level. On the embank- ment next to Notre Dame-street a rano-e of stairs extends the THE CITY OP MONTREAL. 57 o to K ■ft. {I 58 stranger's guide to whole length of the parade, for the accommodation of the citizens during public reviews. Along the upper part of the stairs is a broad terrace which serves as an agreeable promenade. Craig-street, about 20 feet below the level of the parade, is reached by stairs, at regular intervals, leading to the different streets which hero commence. Facing t'lis square is the GEOLOGICAL SURVEY MUSEUM. The Geologici.i Survey of Canada was instituted by the Provincial Government in 184.3, and one of the dutie* imposed upon the Survey was the formation of a provincial museum, which should illustrate the geology and the mineral resources of Uie country. This object has been constantly kept in view, and since this building has been placed at the disposal of the Survey, the museum has gi'adually assumed a value and importance which at the present time render it second to few un the continent for the special purposes to- which it is devoted. Tlie museum is open daily from 10 A.M. to 4 P. M., and is fi-ee to ail. Opposite to it, and at the side of the Champs de Mars, stands the ST. GABHIEL STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, erected in 1792. It is a plain unassuming looking structuio, and stands back several feet from the street. It is surmounted by a small steeple, which contains a bell said to be the tirst Protestant bell sounded in Canada. For many years a part of the church w\as assigned to the use of the troops, when any Scotch regiments were stationed in jMontreal. On the site adjoining the Court House is now being erected a spacious structure designed for a City Hall and Public Ottices, and immediately facing this new building on Notre Dame-street stamls a (|uaint loolcing low building enclosed by an iron railing. This cannot fail to be a point of interest to the American visitor. During the American invasion, in 1775, it was occupie<-l by the American F^rigadier-General Wooster, and in 177<3 by his successor, Benedict Arnold, who held a council there with the illustrious Franklin, the two Carrolls, (Charles Carroll, of Carroll ton and his brother, afterwards Bishop Carroll,) and Mr. Samuel Chase. In this building was erected the tirst printing press ever used in Montreal. It liad been brought by Franklin in order to jmblish matters likely to bind the French Caiuidians to the " American cause ;" but as neither the " pen" nor the " sword" i)roved successful, the THE CITY OF MONTREAL. 5» principals retired from the field, and the printer remained^ and shortly after started a newspaper which is still publish-^ ed — the Montreal Gazette. This building with additions is. now known asLthe Jacques Car tier Normal School. ; >| ! ' '*! 1 / ! i ■f o o W l-H as In front it is 100 feet in length, 51 in breadth, two store}'* in height, and is built of stone ; in the rear it has a wing^ 18C feet long, 30 feet wide, four storeys high, and built of brick. The principal l»nilding, fronting on Notre Dame street,, and formerly kiunvn as " Le Vieux Chateau," was con- structed by Claude de Ramezay, t]sq., formerly Governor of Three liivers, aftervvards Governor of Montreal, father of J. A^- .-M CO stranger's guide to i Bte. Nicolas Roch do Rameza}', who signed the capitulation of Qucbt^e. It long oontinuod to be the residence of the French Gov- ■crnors, and even after the con(j^iiest was used for similar purjio.ses. "W hilo in this neighborhood we will cross Notre Damc- strcet, and paN>ing a .^hort di.stance, we reach the building of the INSTITUT CANADIENNE. It is of stone, four storeys in hciglit. The ground floor is used for f^tores ; the reading room and library- occupy the i-oar of the building on the second flai ; the front portion being used as o»lices. The u])jter part is used as a lecture room, and is well lighted and lofiy. The librai-y/ontains T,50 ot this a eii'cnlar shaft or cohunn rises 50 feet in height and 5 in diameter. It is of the Doric order, and tiriished with mouldings. On the top ufthe pillar is a square tablet, the whole surmounted with a statue of Nelson eight feet in height. The face is directed towards the Avest, and looks as if intently watching the termination of some great «vent. Ills left arm is resiing u])on the stump of a broken ma.st, surrounded by tackle, blocks, etc , as they a])]iear to have i'allen from the riirging. He is dressed in full uniform, tind decorated with the insignia of the various orders of nobility conferred upon him. lu former days the Jail stood directly oppo.site tins statue, and it was remarked that THE CITY OP MONTREAL. 61 Nelson was very improperly placed, as he had his back to his? loved element, the water, while his face was towards the JaiL In front of the monument, and pointed towards the river, are- two pieces of Russian orlnance captured during the war with that country. ■I 1 1 ti H ^2 flTRANGEll's GUIDE TO From tl;c monument down to the river front is known as Jiicqucs Cartier 8qinire. On this, there formerly Htood a market which was taken down al)Oiit 20 years a^o, and in 18ti7 the 8(|iiare was paved with Nicholson pavement. Our view shows this point many 3'ears ago. The monument in the foreground, with the towers of the Parish Church, in the distance, are all that now i-emaiu. The old nmrkct near the monument on the left, the Guard House with its sentry, the English Cathedral, and in the extreme distance the spii'e of the old French Chui'ch, are long since things of the j>ast ; and the muliin man "with his dog team, and the old French caleche, are institutions not familiar to the Montrealer of the present day. At the foot of this square arc the wharves for the Riche- lieu and Ontario Navigation Company's Steamers. WIIARVEi* OF THE RICHELIEU AND ONTARIO NAVIGATION CO. The steamers running between Montreal and Quebec »i'e named after those cities. The Montreal is commanded by Captain Nelson ; the Quebec by Captain LaBelle. They are splendid, double-decked, iron boats, comparing favorably with the finest steamers on the Hudson. Tourist have always been very favorably impressed with the politeness and attention shown by the officers to their patrons. These steamers have about 150 fine single and double state-rooms, each beautifully furnished, and looking so neat and clean that a single glance assures one of a good night's rest. The T5, Mass was performed for the tirst time. In 1754 it was destroyed l>y firo and was not rebuilt till 1771, when its re-erection was resumed, and on 30tli June, 177."}, it was completed. It now belongs to the F' Clique of the Parish, who pur- chased it. from the Sisters ' o Congregation, many years ago. Like many of the auroli edilices of London, it stands surrounded by war ..oiises, and even n, small stri[) of ground some eight or ten I'eot in width, which extends along its side, is occui)ied b)' .small stores. At this point wo return by way of Bonsccours-strect, to Notre I)anie-:-treel, and soon reach Dalhou; ie-s.jmuv. This square was known for many 3'oars as Citadel ilill, from the fact that its site Avas once a hill or elevadon upon which was built a small fort or citadel. In the summer of 1821, the tlieu Governor General (l-^arl Dallioy-ie) jiresented the site to the City, ami it was named fidhonsie-stj^nare. It is not enclosed, nor yet has it any ornamentation whatever, with the exception of a small strip on the west side of Notre Dame-streel. Near the corner of this sqvare, on Notre Dame-street, is the Protestant Infant's Home, an institution well worthy of a visit. Before the groat fire of 1S52, many fine buildings stood around this square, and it was the favourite residence of the military officials. By that conflagration, 11 tJO houses were destroj'cd and 8000 persons rendered homeless. (See page 2G) Passing down St. Mary-street, for some distance along which there are no special objects of interest, we soon reaoli the ST. TIIOMAS' CHURCH, a neat brick building, erected at the sole expense of the late- Thomas Molson, Esq. In front are two towers — that on the north-east corner contains a superior chime of bolls, while in the other tower is a service bell, and in front is an illu- minated clock. The body of the building is 72 feet by 48, and 24 in height, above a high basement, in which is a school room. The street front, including the towers, is 70 feet in length and 40 in height, forming five compartments, two of which are the towers. The principal entrance is in the centre compartment. Immediately iu rear of the church is a large brick build- THE CITY OP MONTREAL. 66 in^ known as Molson'w Collogo for which it was oroctod, but I?^ ' '^ --■' V '"'• ' '^"r'- "' .• f---'^'' VIGER GARDEN; ."-V- =. ;:-s;.'r , ■ :r'''T'". . The site of this garden was originally a swamp ®r marsh and is marked as such on an old plan of the city in 1758. A portion of the site (after considerable improvement) was used as a cattle market, for which it was occupied for many years, when it was decided to remove the market to a more suitable locality, and in its phico to open a public garden or square. This v/as accordingly done, and each succeeding I THE CITY OP MONTREAL. 69 year has witnessed improvements and additions, until the square has acquired its present beautiful and pleasant aspect. It is bounded by Craig, Dubord, St. Denis, and St. Hubert-streets, and contains three fountains, the largest one being in the centre of the garden. Close by this fountain is a neat conservatory for the propagation of flowering roots, &C., for the decoration of this and other city squares. In addition to the three principal fountains, there are others for drinking purposes in various parts of the garden. The grounds are beautifully laid out, and the utmost care and great discrimination has been displayed in the choice of trees and shrubs, which are plentifully cultivated. During the summer a band plays two or three evenings in each week, upon a platform oioctod for the purpose, and the numerous walks and avenues are then crowded with citizens, who throng the garden to spend a pleasant hoar. A short distance beyond the garden (on Craig-street) is the Call le Market, a commodious building, specially arranged for th' purpose for which it is used. Still further, along, at the corner of Amherst-street is the Secor.d Congregational Church, a neat brick edifice. Returning along Craig-street, "estward, we pass by the lower side of the Champ de Mars. Opposite this, stands the • FRENCH EVANGELICAL CHURCH. This church is the property of the French Canadian Mis- sionary Society, and is under their direction. It was opened on Sunday, March 13th, 1864. It is a handsome stone- edifice, of the Gothic order, surmounted by a small spire. The basement is used as a Sabbath school and lecture room. The church will seat about 300 persons. Attached to the churcb, on Craig-street ib a building used as a reading room ai.d depository for French religious works, and on St. Elizabeth-street is a neat stone residence for the minister. We next pass the ruins of an extensive stone structure covering a complete block. This was erected for a drill shed, but, after a very few months' service, the falliijg in of the roof from the weight of snow thereon accumulated, ut- terly destroyed the whole building. On St. Constant-street, which bounds this building, is a .^ewish Synagogue. Continuin;r our course along Craig-street, and turning up Cottd-street, wc pass the Theatre Royal, a plain and unin- viting brick building, its appearance bein^ rendered even more unattractive by reason of its immediate surroundings. Near the upper end of this street is the COTT^-STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, a plain but substantial edifice, built of cut stone. There are i^' VO stranger's guide to three entrances by Cotte-street, and the building is sur- mounted by a lofty spire. The inte \or, which is fitted up in a very neat and otiective manner, will accommodate a congregation of 1,000. Adjoining it is a large building, for- merly known as the British and Canadian School, now under the direction of the Protestant School Commissioners. Op- posite this school are the extensive buildings and grounds of the Christian Brothers. Passing round these buildings by Lagauchetiere-strect, wo reach the CHURCn OP "NOTRE DAME DES ANOES " (R. C. CONGREGA- TIONAL church). This building was originally* erected (1834) by the Pres- byterians, but; when the congregation removed, in 1866, to their new edifice (Erskine Church), this was sold to the present occupants. It is a plain stone edifice with a lofty spire. Immediately above the church, on Chennevillo-street, stands the (English) JEWISH SYNAGOGUE, a fine specimen of the Egyptian style of architecture. The front is of cut stone, and adorned with a portico of two columns. The interior of the building is neat, the gallery being aupported by four pillars. The altar contains a beau, tiful mahogany ark, over which are placed the Ten Com- mandments in Hebrew characters, cut in marble. At the side of this building is the old Protestant Burying Ground, now a public square. At the foot of Chennoville-street, on Craig-street is the CENTRAL FIRE STATION. It is three storeys in lieight, with a cut-stone fi-ont of fifty feet on the former and 100 feet of brick with stone •dressing on the latter. There arc three entrances on Cr.ilg- «treet, one leading to the residence of the Chief Engineer of the Fire Department, one to the various offices and rooms of the deputies, while tiiat in the centre furnishes a passage for the hose, reels, &c. Over the doors and windows are bold projecting mouldings, and a massive cornice runsalong i[ • At the Mm? of its erection great complaint was made at its beiaj placed so tar from ihe centre of tne city ! THE CITY OF MONTREAL. 71 the eaves, from which rises in the middle a pediment which is decorated with the city arms and the words " central FIRE STATION," and surmounted with a flag start". The whole presents a handsome and substantial appearance. Opposite this is the Craig-street private entrance to the 8t. Lawrence Hall. On St. George-street which bounds the western side of this Hotel is a plain brick structure known us St. George-street Hall, and used a place of worship by the body of Christian familiarly known as "Plymouth Bre- thren.'-' From this we pass along Craig street to St. Peter-street, ascending which we enter St. Jam?s-$treet, and there <3nd our tirst tour of inspection. A ii >g OURLSECOND TOUR. ^N starting on our Second Tour, we shall take as our ])oint of departure, the corner of Notre Dame and McGill streets. On Notre Dame-street, a short distance beyond McGill-street, at the corner of St> Helen-street, there formerly stood an old church, known as. the Eecollet Church. OLD RECOLLET CHURCH. The demolition of this old landm:i ic in the history of Montreal recalled the period when the Catholics and Pro- testants alternately worshipped o.n Sunuay within its walls^ and the eiders of the present St. Gahriel-street con/;Tegation, on one occasion, acknowlotlgcd tlie kindness of the Recollet Fathers b}" presenting ihem, {*t the close of last century, with " one box of candles, 5G lbs., at 8d. ; and " one hhd. of Spanish wine, at £6 Os 5d." The RecoUet Church was built about tlie middle of the seventeenth century by the monks Oi the order of Kecoilets, and. like many parish churches tliroughout the country, was built entirely of rub- ble and masonry. THE CITY OF MONTREAL. 75 nr [id it, as. I The site of this old buiiding is now occupied by a beauti- ful edifice devoted to business. Along the line of Notre Dame street towards the Parish Church, are many very fine buildings, this being the principal seat of the retail trade Our course, however, is westward, passing to McGill- street a wide and very fine street, leading from the river towards the mountain. As we enter this street and proceedl towards the river, we pass the Albion Hotel, which for- ALBION liOTEL. twenty years has been the favorite resort of the gencraf travelling public in the United States, as well as of Canada, when visiting Montreal on business or pleasure. The Hotel is furnished throughout with a view to the comfort of guests. It has ample accommodation for 500 guests. Dircctl}^ opposite the Hotel stands the Dominion Build- ings, a fine block occuj/ied principally by wholesale firms. ill'' .^P i^» ii DOMINION BUILDINGS. Just below the Hotel, stands the {?t. Ann's Market. It is of brick and but one storey in height, with the exception ot ■^••*v ,^^. :i '\ -74 stranger's guide to M\ the centre portion. Avhieh rises to a hciglit of two storeys and is surmounted hy a small tower. This occupies the site of the old Parliament buildings ■burned during the riot which took place in 1840, when the Ear. of Elgin rendered himself so obnoxious to a large portion of tlie peojile, by signing a bill indemnifying those who had taken part in the Rebellion ot 1837-38, for losses THE CITY OF MOJJTREAL. 7» sustained by tliem. This riot led to tho removal of the scat of g'ovcrnnient from iMoiitreal r""At tho foot of McGill-stroot are the wharves, and at the clocks on tho first Ba^in of Lachine Canal, which h»;rc com- >es f If 1|' '%i '•: ■:!*''■''!» Tiiences, lie the hcautiful and commodious steamers of the Richelieu and Ontario Navigation Co.,. which ply hetwcen i V ii t us to hasten along. In this locality are situated the auxiliary works of the City Gas Company, (Ottawa-street). On the east side of these works stands the St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, while on the adjoining cornei* (Ann-street) is the Ottawa Street VVesleyan Church. Standing on the steps of this church we have in view Jiearly opposite to us, the Ann Street Model Schools, while to the left are the Roman Catholic Model Schools, the ioj-mer built of brick, the latter of stone. At the head of Dalhousie-street stands ST. mark's church (pre-sbyterian), •a neat, commodious editice, fitted up to accommodate about 350 attendants. This church faces upon a large open space formerly known as the College gai'den, now the Hay Market. Returning to Wellington-street, wo pass the large ware- houses of tJie Montreal Warehousing Company. Opposite .these warehouses stands the ST. Ann's r. c. church, «, large and commodious stone building, capable of seating over 3,000 persons; it is a tine specimen of ecclesiastical architecture, and is the most striking edifice in the quarter of the city in which it is situated. In the centre of the build- ing is a square tovrer surmounted by a lofty cupola. The whole building is after the plan of the far fkmecl church of our Lady of Loretta. Near this church, is placed the Railway Bridge whic}» spans the Lachine Canal. By this bridge the Fr<:, and increase propoi'tionatcly in dimensions as they apj^roach the foundations. The courses of masonry comprising- the ])ier8, run from 3 feet 10 inches to 1 foot G inches, the in- dividual stones of which range from G to 17 tons. T!ioso in the breakwater are fastened together by strong iron cramps, 12 inches by 5| inches thick, through which bolts, H inches diameter, and provided with a slit in the base for the introduction of an iron wedge, arc passed six inches into to the course below where the bolt reaches the bottom of the hole prepared for it in the lower course, the wedge is forced up into the sli)), thus dividing the iron, and forcing it against the sides of the cavity made for it, from whence it is impos- sible ever to be withdrawn. The whole mass of the out-water is thus converted into one huge block. An important feature in the character of the bridge is the abuuncnt at each end, and which give so massive an appear- ance to the whole structure. They are 290 feet long by 92 feet in width at the rock foundation, and carried up to a iieight of 3G feet abov.e summer water level. The tubes of the bridge have a bearing of 8 feet on these abutments. At the level of the tubes, the dimensions are reduced to 242 feet by 34 feet; a parapet is then carried up on all sides to a height of 29 feet 3 inches, terminating in a heavy project- ing cornice, with flat lintels, IG feel in ■width, over iho entrance, and, being in the Egyptian style of architecture,, the effect produced is grand and im[)ressive, conveying thc^ idea of enormous solidity and strength. On the entraiace lintel of those parapets, above the road- way, the following inscription, in large Icttet's, is cut into the stone : — . ERECTED, A. D. MDCCCLIX. ROBEET STEPHENSON and ALEX. M. EOSS, ENGINEERS. The lintel over the tube entrance bears the following r O Built ■.■--^-::-£}i-^^^ HODGES, ■;'">...:..■;, • r ' - FOR ■ ' SIR SAMUEL MOETON PETO, BART., y Thomas Brassey and Edward Ladd Betts, CONTRACTORS. The embankments as completed, are 28 feet in width at rail level. »" B. itl li .%. ..^. *# ^•v, oA:« IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) // fe V] <^ O 'W ei e". / O 7 w 1.0 I.I 11.25 "i^lilM IIIII2.5 2.2 I4£ — t lis 12.0 1.8 14 IIIIII.6 ■_ .. '. ■ ; 6^ so stranger's guide to ;■" lij The superstructure designed by Mr. Robert Stephenson, consists of 25 tubes of uniform width of 16 feet throughout, I : i MEDALS COMMEMORATIVE OF THE GPENINQ OF VICTORIA BRIDGE. for the accommodation of a single line of railway, but differing in height as they approach the centre. Thus the 11: THE CITY OF MONTREAL. 81 depth of the tubes over the first two spans is 18 feet 6 inches, the next two 19 feet, and so on, every coupled pair gaining an additional Q inches, to the centre one, which is 22 feet in depth. The tubes are composed entirely of wrought iron, in the form of boiler plate, ranging from TJ to 7I of an inch in thickness, with the joints and angles stiffened and strength- ened by the addition of tee and angle irons. Windows are introduced into the sides of the tubes, and servo to light up the insido. The tubes are covered with a sloping angular roof composed of grooved and tongucd boards, covered with the best quality of tin. A footwalk, 26 inches in width, extends along the top of the roof, the whole length of the tubes, for the convenience of the employees con- nected with the work. The estimated cost of the work was $7,000,000. This was afterwards reduced to $6,500,000 including a bonus of $300,- 000 given the contractors for completing it one year in advance of the time specitied. The following particular,s of the bridge, and the material used in its construction, cannot but prove interesting. First stone of Pier No. 1 laid 20th July, 1854. First pas- senger train passed 17th December, 1859. Formally com- pleted and opened by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales in 1860. Total length of Bridge, 918-i feet lineal- No. of spans, 25 ; 24 of 242 feet ; one of 330 feet. Height from, the surface of the water to under side of centre tube, 60 feet. Height from bed of river to top of centre tube, 108 feet. Greatest depth of water, 22 feet General rapidity of cur- rent, seven miles an hour. Cubic feet of ma.sonry, 3,000,000. Cubic feel of timber in temporary work, 2,250,000. Cubic yards of clay used in puddling coffer dams, 146,000. Tons of iron in tubes, 8,250. Number of rivets, 2,500,000. Acres of painting on tubes, one coat 30, or for the four coats, 120 acres. Force employed upon the woi'ks in 1858, 3040 men, . 6 steamboats, and 72 barges. When the bridge was completed, the solidityof the work was- tested by placing a train of platform cars, 520 feet in length,, extending over two tubes, and loaded, almost to the breaking" limit of the cars, with large blocks of stone. To move this enormous load three immense engines were required; yet beneath it all, when the train covered the first tube the do- flection in the centre amounted to but ^ of an inch, proving conclusively that the work had been erected in a most satis- factory and substantial manner. Returning from our inspection of the bridge, we purpose accompanying our tourist along one of the most picturesquo IS! !| Sf ■ 11 : ' li li. 15 ; 1^\ iW, ^i " "1 3M' I '' 'Hl^ ' ' 82 ' STRANGER S GUIDE TO and pleasant drives on the Island. As we proceed through the roint St. Charles district, we pass the WESLEYAN CHURCH. The building is in the early English style, and is built of brick. It is (iO feet by 4U, and will accommodate about 450 person?. The building stands ten feet back from the street, and has a tower surmounted by a neat spire. We now approach the City limits, and passing through the toll gate, find ourselves travelling ovei* a .smooth and well kept highway, along the river bank. This is known as the Lower Laehine Road. Looking to our right, we have the City with its many beautiful church spires towering aloft, its elegant mansions, and its grand background, Mount Royal, clothed in its dress of living green ; while on our left, glides the noble River St. Lawrence, divided just at this point by the Nuns' Island, which lies like an emerald, in its placid yet rapid current. The waters lashed into furj' by their struggles over the falls or rapids of Laehine, have here recovered their usual calmness, and flow steadily along in their trium])hant inarch towards the distant sea. Looking across the river, the l>right, tin covered spires of the parish church of Laprairie reflect the bright glow of the summer sun. While admiring the beauties so constantly unfolding befn-e us, we would, if not directed to the fact, forget the useful. In this instance, the useful is presented to us, as we cross a massive stone bridge, which spans the tail-race connected with the Montreal Water Works, the wheel house of which lies to our right, distant about ^ a mile. Of the numerous public establishnv ts by which Montreal is adorned or benefited, there is not one in which the citizens are more interested than the works by which tlie city is supplied, even in its most remote quarters, with pure and wholesome water. Of how much advantage the perpetual supply of pure streams of water is to the health, comfort and safety of such a city as this, it is not necessary to say here. Accustomed to its use, the inhabitants of Montreal are not sensible of the immense benefits they derive from it, until they are deprived for a few days of it. Besides the increase of comfort, the great exemption of the city from destructive fires of late years, may be attributed to the abundant supply of water, the Jiead of which is so great that it can be thrown above the highest edifices. The water is taken out of the River St. Lawrence, at a point about one mile above the head of the Laehine Rapids, •where the level of the river is thirtv-seven feet above the .summer level of Montreal harbor. (' I :; if ■ i II ^H.:' THE CITY OF MONTREAL. 83 ;ons is and tual lud re. not til Tt is then conducted in an open channel, four and three- -quarter miles in length, to the Lachine Canal at Gregory's, y>encd by Prince Arthur in February, 1870. It is a sub- stantial, handsome three-storey brick building, with abun- dant provisions for heating, ventilation, and everything to- secure the tor.\:'-j\'K and health of the scholars. Near thio, a': the corner of Seigneurs-street, is the WEST END WESLEYAN CHURCH, a neat stone edifice capable of seating 600 persons. Nearly opposite, is the ST. JOSEPH-STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, a neat and commodious brick building accommodating 800 persons. Since its erection in 1862 it has been found necessary to enlarge it by adding a wing to the rear of the building, giving it the form of a letter T. THE CITY OF MONTREAL. 85 There being no points of special interest along 8l. Joseph- street we shall leave it at Guy street, ascending which we ci'oss St. Antoine-stroet, at a point near a very neat square, known as Richmond Square, on one side of which is a large stone building knownas the ••Bethlehem Asylum," under the direction of the Grey Nuns, This building was erected by Ex-Mayor Eodier, and pre-^ented \>y him to the Sisterhood. On this square is also situate I the Protestant Home and School of Industry. Standing in Richmond Square, and looking towards the Avest, we notice upon the brow of a commanding elevation, . overlooking the Square a tine building ornnmentcl with ^nassive stone pillars. This is known a^ Mount St. Mary. CONVENT OF MOUNT ST. MARV, Trom the top of a flight of stone stop-< ieailing to the main «ontrance, a tine view of the Victoria Bridge, with part of the 'city, and surrounding counti'v, may be obtaintMl. The l)uild- ing was originally erected for a Baptist College, but has more recently been occupied bv the .St. Patrick's Hos})ital, and is now used as a ladies' boarding school, uixler the direc- tion of the Congregational Nuns. The entrance to the building is fntm Guy-street, along 'which we shall now continue our way, and reaching Dor- chester-street, we have before us oue oi" '' the In.it(otis" 'which our American Cousins, especially tlio female portion, :iiever fail to visit. The immeu'^e stone buiMing. which with its grounds occupies the whole extent of (juy-street from i h :1 <:v 8G stranger's gl'ide to where we now stand, up to St. Cathorine street, is the GREY NUNNERY, one of the oldest reliij^ious establishments in Montreal. In 1692 Louis XIY. granted letters patent to the Bishop- of Quebec, the Governor, and their successors, giving them power to establish general hospitals, and other institutions tor the relief of the sick, and aged ]i )or of the country. By per- mission of the Bishop, and under special lettere patent granted thereunto, in 1G02, M. Charron, a native of Nor- mandy, and others, founded and endowed a general hospital at Montreal. The gentlemen of the Seminary encouraged the work ly making extensive grants of land, among which was the ground on Foundling-street on which the old hospital formerly stood. Under the management of M. Charron, who was the first superior, the institution made rapid ]»rogress in prosjierity anil im])Oi-tance : but after his death his successor proved to- be a man ill-(|uiilified to direct the affairs of the establishment, and the brotherhood was reduced to two or three in number, and the hos])ital was deeply in debt. The whole estate was, therefore, iKinded over to the Serninarv. who soon afterwards^ committed it to the care of a society of ladies under the su- perintendence of Madame Youville. This pious and devoted lady, was, at the age of 28, left the widow of a Canadian geiitleman, M. Franrois de Youville ly name. Although possessed of dignity of person, an accomplished taste, and a. competent fortune, she retired fj-om the world and devoted herself to acts of charity, and religious duties. Having been joined by some other ladies, they l<)i'me 1 a society in 1737 to unite in works of charity, to live by their own industry THE CITY OF MONTREAL. tr and place their revenues in one common fund. Having pro- cured a house in tlie city they took witli them six aged persons, for whom they provided. They now bound them- selves by vows, as religious recluses, Madame Youville being recognized as superior of the little community, These ladies accepted the charge of the hosi>ital in 1747, and in August of the same year, took possession of the building, taking with them nine poor persons who had formerly been under their cai-e, and four others whom they found in their now residence. The debts Avhich had been incurred by the previous body were liquidated by Madame Youville, from her own private fund,s, on condition that she should be regularly appointed manager of the institution. Accordingly, by letters patent, dated 3rd of June, 1 753, she was legally authorized to establish the com- munity, and carry out her designs. Assisted by the generosity of the benevolent who came forward to aid the })ious under- taking, the hospital soon extended its benefits to persons of all uges, and in a short time, no less than one hundred persons wv-re receiving assistance and support. In the year 1755 a farther extension was made in the plans of the hospital, by the admission of foundlings. This wa» caused by a circumstanc" which presented itself one winter day to Madame Youville, as she was going into the town on business. Passing by a stream (now covered bj' 8t. Ann's market, and Commissi(^ners-street) shef>bserved the body of an infant with a poignard sticking in its throat., and one of itJ* little hands raised through the ice. Her benevolent feelings were dreadfully shocked, and after consulting with her associates, they detei'mined. that to prevent as much as pos- sible the recurrence of such deeds, they would extend their charity to orphans and foundlings. Additions to the old building were made from time to time, but the growth of the city had rendered the site very unsuit- able, and accordingly the present large buildings were erected. The chapel and portions of the convent may be seen by visitors an}'t Sunday or holidays. The sisters a>'e n »w building an exten>ive addition to the premises, among which is a chapel 202 feet in length. The walls will be 75 feet high, and the mason work of the tower 106 feet. There will be 21 cfst iron pillars, 10 of which will stand in two rows supporting the roof; these are of great si/o and very ornamental. A winrr will e.^ctend 140 beyond the chapel, and another running ^iUsversely to it 125 feet. The whole will corresj) )nd to the ]ioriion already built with rcs])ect to height and construction. Ifaving inspected this building we leave Guy-street. On returning towards the centre of the city, by St. Catherine- ^t k^ 88 STRANGERS GUIDE TO fitrcot, at tlie corner of Mackay-strcet we pass the CHI RCF: of ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE, It is built in tjje Gothic style, with dark Montreal stone, THE CITY OF MONTREAT-. 89 hammer fli'oisod ; tho lonc^th is 115 feet, the width 45 foot, and the height from floor to apex of the roof is GO feet. According to its present (Uisign, ii will seat 550, but tinished as contemplated it will accommodate 000 persons. The tower was built at the expense of SS,000, by Mrs, Charles Phillips (as a memorial of a deceaseil brother). At the corner of Drummond strcv't is the Curling Rink and nearly- opposite is another R\nk ownecend to Do:-- chestor-street, passing by tho side of " Dominion Square. On reaching the corner of those streets we pause, and looking ar )unil. fiiioldly from the building, and is of stone up to the baseof the spire^ which is enriched by pinnacles and canopies. The total height of tower and spii-e is 170 foot. The windows liave ]>ointed arches, Avith traversed heads of difl'erent designs. There are four entrances, the principal one being a massive and lofty stone ytorch in front of the tower, and lias deeply recessed jambs with three colninns on each side, and richly moulded pointed arch with gabk-. The interior of the church has a lobby extending wholly across the front, and the pews are arrange*] on a plan radiating from the pulpit. The roof is 0}>en nearly to the ajiex, showing the Gothic arched timbers, which are finished in oak, the princii)al» springing from Ohio stone triple columned corbels at the walls. The basement is lofty, wholly above the ground, and is divided into lecture and class ro(;ms. The sessions of the AVe.«levan Theoloi»Mcal Collcii-e are held in this Church. On the opposite (western) side of Dorchester-street is the- site chosen on whijh to ei'ect the new " Windsor Hotel. "" Adjoining this site is the newly erected STANLEY STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, A plain but neat editice, built of white pressed brick. This church has been built by members of the Presbyterian Body who oppose the use of the organ in their service. Opposite tO' this church is the M VICTC»RL\ SKATING RIXIC. The building is of brick and is 250 feet long by 100 broad. It is covered by a semi-circular arch-like rouf, fifty font high in the centre, constructe I to give aiiapi>arent lightness- of effect, combine! with great strength. The space used for skating is surrounded by a promenade raised about a foot above the level of the ice. The front portion of the building is two stoi'eys in height, and contains on the lower floor com- modious dressing and cloak rooms and offices, while the upper part ]»rovides a residence for the .superintendent. At the extreme end of the building is a gallery. At night the building is well lighted by gas with coloi'ed glass lamps. AVhen many hundred persons appear upon the ice, and, with every variety of costume, pass through all the graceful figures that skaters delight in, the scene presented to the spectator is dazzling in the extreme. The fol- A tin «2 STRANGERS GUIDE TO ■ f ! lowing Liken from the columns of a local newspa])or, is a description of a carnival held a': the Victoria Rinlc, on the evening of the 3rd Februaiy of the present year, " When Lord ainl Lady Dufferin, attended I))- their suite, took their peats under the dais about eight o'clock, the scene was mag- nificent. Never since the carnival in honor of the Prince of Wales' visit has there been sudi a brilliant assemblarce in the Victoria Sk.'.ting Rink. As the band discoursed the noble strains of * God Save the Queen," the skaters left the attiring rooms rnd bounding on the ice, commenced their graceful evolutions. Every nationality under the sun was represented, Indians of various tribes, v^'ith thick layers of war paint, brandishing tomahawks and scalping knives; •Spaniards and Italians shooting love and jealousy from their INTERIOR OP VICTORIA SKATING RINK. piercing black eyes ; oliese Dutchmen, with their indis- pensible pipes and ])cculiar gait ; negro ministrels, rattling bones and thrumming taml)0urincs and banjoes; girls of this period with immense chignons and unsiglitly Grecians ; girls of the olden times in (^uaint but comely costumes, eclipsing the so called finery of the nineteenth century 'belles ; Chiiiamen and Japanese laboring hard to show their superiority over the nations they despise ; brigands intent on plunder; pii-ates glorying in their deeds of blood, rifle- men in their simple uniform, glowing with the ardour pecu- liar to volunteers ; ladies of the Elizal.iethian period proving beyond dispute their claims to beauty and fashion ; swells of this and other ages, sporting e^-o-glasses, ringlets, and languishing whiskers ; in fact, such a commingling of curious characters as to excite all kinds of emotions in the breasts of the observers. In summer the building is occasionally .used for horticultural exhibitions ^nd concerts. ■I THE CITY OF MONTREAL 93 While thin building extends to Stu7){ey-strect, the publia entruiice is on Driiminond-street. At the corner of Drmnniond and Dorchester-streets is the AMERICAN PRESBYTERIAN CHCRCH. This building is an cx:ict copy of P«rk CMinrch, iiv Brooklyn, New York, and lias a inasersons. There is no basement, hence the lecture and school rooms are in the rear portion of the building, and are each Oo . feet by 30 feet wide. All the pews ontlie ground floor have a curved form, so that the minister can everywhere bo seen without the listener sitting in an uneasy posture. This church was opened on June 2-4th, 18U0. Passing down St. Fran(;ois des Salles street, at the corner or St. Janvier-street stands the ^ • ST. George's church, (episcopal,) a very beautiful edifice built of Montreal stone, Ohio* sandstone being used for the dec(n'ative parts. Everything about it is solid as well as tasteful, useful as well a.!* ornamental, made to endure as well as to delight. The massive Gothic entrance, attractive nnd beautiful, though \vithout any profusion of ornament, with tiie modest symbols of church and crown, strong in their inherent right, is an excellent vestibule to a church which bears the name of England's patron saint. On entering, the attention is at once engaged with the spaciousness of the edifice. It is cruciform, and the transepts add greatly to its capacity. The roof, stained and varnished, is lofty, and gives an air of venerable ma- jesty to the whole interior The ornamental stained glass window at the end of the chancel, is to the memory of the late i>Jet'"opolitan, Bishop Fulford ; and the one at right hand side of centre, to the memory of the late Hon. George Mott'att. Th"^; church will accommodate 1,300 persons. The schools intend'xl for this- church are luilt on the same lot, fronting upon Stanley Am IV -JO i i S4 STRANGER S GUIDE TO street, consist of day schools, with class rooms on ground floor, with large room on first fioor 8G by 42. The buildings arc of Montreal stone, roofs covered with slate. Standing by the side of the church, and looking across Dominion-square, we notice a lofty brick structure, devoid of ornamentation, even of the simplest nature. Tliis is the Roman Catholic Bishop's residence, or, as it is called by courtesy, THE bishop's palace. A wing at the roar is at present used as the Bishop'^ church. A few years more, and this will cease to bo occupied as such, for we now pass lofty and massive walls of mason- ry, which arc part of an immense ecclesiastical structure, which when completed will surpass all others inAmerica. THE CANADIAN *'ST. PETER's" is being erected in the form of a cross, 300 feet in length 'from the grand entrance to the back of the nave, while its bi'cadth — or length of the transept — is 225 feet. The lengtii of the building will be further increased by a portico 30 feet in width. The average height of the walls will be 30 feot. Those to support the roof of the nave will be 42 feet hi her, with an additional elevation of 06 feet under the great dome. Thus the extreme height of tlie masonry from the floor will be 138 feet. The roof, which is to be of galvanized iron, will not be modelled after that of St. Peter's, for though at Eomo the climate admits of a flat roof, it is otherwise in Canada. The large dome will be the handsomest part of tlv Cathe- dral, and will be erected over the transept, supporteu on four gigantic pillars of oblong form, and 36 feet in thickness. As the dome will be 70 feet in diameter at its commence- ment, and its summit 210 feet from the spectators on the floor of the church, some idea may be had of its vast proportions. It will be an exact copy on a smaller scale of the mighty dome of St. Peter's, and, when complete will be 250 feet in height — 46 feet higher than the towers of the French church in the Place d'Armes. On the outside, the foot of the dome will be strengthened by 16 pairs of Corinthian pillars, twenty-five feet in height, au'l surmuuntod by pilasters. The space between the former is to be filled by large win- dows richly ornamented. Above these pillars the dome will curve gracefully up to its a])ex, from which a grand lanterne will arise, surrounded on a smaller scale by orna- mented pillars. Above this again will bo placed a huge ^ilt ball, and pointing towards the heavens from its summit will be seen a glittering cross, 13 feet long. THE CITY OF MONTREAL. 96 •rind A splon jiif'ifii'iiiii %.. 53 2! as H H S3 P3 o O f o H >— I H O > til e Montreal cathedral is to be constructed of stone, which is not often attempted in works of such magnitude. Four smaller domes equidistant from the major one, will surround it, and be fully as large as those surmounting Bonsecours market and tlio Hotel Dieu. II \0 ^Mi E |i II il H^ h ~ii JUL. 96 FITRANGER S GUIDE TO A magnificent portico of the composite style of architec tare is to be erected in front of tlie church. It will be 210 feet long, 30 feet wide, and will from its delicate carving being surmounted by two huge clocks, and a group of statues of the Apostles chiselled by eminent sculptors, pre- sent a favorable contrast to the unadorned and unhewn church walls. From the portico tlve large entrances will communicate with the vestibule, an apju'tmcnt 200 feet long, from which, entrance to the body of the cathedral AviU be obtained through numerous archways. An interior view of the church, with its walls ornamented with frescoes, statuary and paintings from the Italian school of art, seen here and there between the vista of lofty pillars, will be very striking. Under the immense dome will stand the high altar, and leading away from around it will be seen rows of arched pillars, dividing the aisles and supporting thcv roof. Beside the grand altar theie, are to be twenty cha])el8 in the cathedral, and in each of the four immense pillars which support the dome, there will be room for three com- modious altars. The foot of each pillar is to form a vault for the reception of the bodies of bishops, &c. Light will be admitted through the five domes, and v>nll be increased by six largo lanterned casements, and a number of small windows. There will be no cobnnade, by which to ap^ jjroach the edifice as at St. Peter's, Rome ; but the grounds- will be ornamented with fountains, &c. This Cathedral stands at the corner of Dorchester and Cemetery-streets, and near the foot of the latter is the St. Joseph's Church and Orphan Asylum (Roman Catholic.) A few paces beyond Cemetery street on JBonaventure street is the Grand Trunk R. R. passenger Station, a vener- able building, soon it is hoped to give place to a structure raoi'C worthy of a visit. However finer buildings may bo slighted by the tourist, he is pretty certain to visit thi* sti'ucture. We shall, however, proceed along Dorchester-street. At the corner of Mansfield is KNOX CHURCH, (PRESBYTERIAN.) This church is in the early English style of Gothic archi- tecture, and consists of a nave, side aisles, and a pulpit recess > The principal entrance is through a large open porch, and there are two side entrances giving access lo the galleries and basement. The church is built of Montreal stone ; the ashlar work in small, even courses of natural faced stone, the quoins, strings, &c., being dressed. The columns of the porch are of similar stone, polished, and having much of the eft'ect of Purbeck marble. THE CITY OP MONTREAL. 97 At md the the Passing one block, we next arrive at ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, (PRESBYTERIAN.) For size, beauty, and convenience, this is one of the most important of our city churches. It is cruciform in plan, stained windows, and the usual accessories of Gothic archi- tecture. The capacity of the building is that of 1000 sittings — there are no galleries, except one for the organ and choir. Under this gallery, and on the same level with the church floor, are the ministers and elders', vestries, ^fitted up with every requisite for comfort and convenience. The transepts and nave are divided on either side of the church by an arcade of three arches, resting on octagonal pillars of Ohio stone, out of the capitals of which are worked the corbels for the support of the roof principals. There is a basement under the whole area of the church, divided into lecture rooms and school rt>oms, with the necessary adjuncts to each. The walls to the level of the base are constructed of Mon- treal limestone; the superstructure is faced with similar material, having the natural surface of the stone exposed to view ; the wccatherings, groins, pinnacles, and all the orna- mental parts of the work are of Ohio sandstone. The roof is covered with slate from the Melbourne quarries. The in- ternal dimensions of the nave are 102 by 69 feet ; the tran- septs are about 46 feet wide, with a projection from the nave of nearly 17 feet. From the floor to the apex of the roof the height is 58 feet. At the corner of Dorchester and University-streets, is the ST. JAMES' CLUB HOUSE, having a frontage on the former, of sixty-eight feet, and sixty- two feet on the latter. The base to a height of seven feet from the footpath, is executed in Montreal limestone, rough- faced ashlar, with dressed moulding and angles. The super- tructure is in red brick, with Ohio stone cornices and window dressings; the entrance, bay v/indows, and balconies being; built entirely of the latter material. The buikling is surmounted by a massive cornice, from which rises a curved mansard roof, covered with metal. An ornamental iron railing surrounds the four sides of the flat portions of the roof, from which place extensive views of the city can be obtained. On the opposite corner of University-street is BURNSIDE HALL, a building used as a High School, under control of the G p iV W! jaa. 98 stranger's guide to Protestant School Commissioners. Almost adjoining Burn- side Hall is Barnjuras Gymnasium, an ably conducted and popular resort for the young men of the city. Across Dor- -chester-street is the NEW JERUSALEM CHURCH, a neat brick building, with stores in the lower portion ihceof. At the foot of University-street are the buildings of tiie MCGILL NORMAL AND MODEL SCHOOLS. These are built of stone, the style of architecture, carrying us back in fancy to the time of the Tudors. They front on Belmont-stroet, and were originally erected for a High School. This description will suffice us, and we shall not therefore turn aside to inspect them, but will continue our drive, and passing by the side of Beaver Hall Square, we leave Dorches- ter-street, turning down Beaver Hall Hill, on w^hich are 'lany fine residences, now occupied principally by gentlemen of the mfc'Ucal profession. At the corner of Beimont-street, and extending to Palace-street, stands ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH (PRESBYTERIAN). This building was erected during the year 1850, and was opened for worship in January, 1851. It is somewhat after the stylo of the celebrated Salisbur}^ Cathedral. It is built of Montreal stone, with a tower surmounted by a spire, which rises to a height of 180 feet from the ground. The entrances to the church, by the tower, on Palace-stmet, are from a flight of steps, and a terrace on each side ; wl, c at the upper end (on Bolmont-strcot) is another entrance. The interior is lofty and imposing, and the ceiling, which is spanned by open tim- ber work, painted to imitate oak, rises in the centre to a height of 4> On the 0]»po.>»ile'sid'v) '>''Ij.'ii;vpr'HaH is.tlie . r CmjRCll! aT.\JJ[rK iME;S<.A'II vUNiT?AftM\.) , The style oi archived are {id(.'[jt("! 'is tho •Byzantine, idniu <-> ^HAm 100 stranger's guide to but effective in character. The tower ip 17 feet square, an which to erect the present edifice. From the sale of the- old, until the opening of the new church, in January, 1872, the congregation worshipped in Nordheimer's Music Hall. The present building is in the early ' oglish Gothic style surmounted by a tower, and is built eniirely of stone, rock- faced with cut stone dressings, the roof being covered with purple and green slate, in ornamental patterns. The edifice is 55 feet wide by 80 deep, with a projection of ten feet in front and eight feet in rear, and consists of two departments,, the main audiencevooip.. or church, and fae ''ecture room, or basement. Th'e main portion 'of the> buiMing is 40 feet ii> height from the fio^r to'tho cenlfrcof- the vaulted building r it is arranged witlv galleries, to ac^^pmmoJate-an audience •« • • « « f THE CITY OP MONTREAL. m offtbout 1,000. Tiierc arc throo eutrancos, two in front and one on the cast side of the huildinj^. Turning on to Paluco-strcet, and Itoyond the Unitarian Churcli we pass a large stone building — the St. Briici;iiis {ire His Worship the ^layor \V. il. Iliniislon, 31. D.. luid J. L. Loj^rohon, M.D. »SVe A'h\ A tew pacos hriiigs us to Cluiboilloz .street, al>out miilway of which is the AMEIUCAN I'RE.SIJYTKKIA.V Ml.SsION CHrUCU. a neat stone editiee. conilortaMy lilted up, lor liie special work carried on witliin its walls. Continuing along JSl. Antoino street we soon i-eacli the .ST. George's home, n coniniodious hrjok' structure with un oxtendcil fi'on1aa;r> and furnishing ainpic accoininodation lor the large nuinliers of I' nglish emigrants annually .sheltered within it. We now return to , VICTORIA-sQUAi" v.. which was formerly known as Conmiis.sioner.s-squarc, and was then tievoid of anv o nanient, and so ne<;leeted that it tended much to mar the ; )pearanco of that [)art of the city in which it is situated. In the centre of ihe squai'o stood a fire engine iiouse (the Union.j which . removed about the time of the visit of the Prince of NVales. Tlie name ,i 106 STRANGERS GUIDE TO M of the Hquare was clifi? jed by the Council at a meeting- held shortly before the visit of the Prince (18b'0). It i» neatly laid out, the centre being occupied by a large foun- tain. This being but a comparatively new square, the trees THE CITY OP MONTREAL. lOT at an are as yet but small, and consequently the rural appearance is not so complete as in others. On the McGill-street side of the square formerly stood a large and substantial edifice, the St. Patrick's Hall — one of a class of buildings of which almost every city can show specimens — a strange fatality seeming to cling to them. First its immense iron roof fell in, while a ball was in pro- gress. Providentially every person escaped uninjured, but scarcely Jiad it been rebuilt, when it was completely de- stroyed by nre. Discouraged at these disasters, the Direc- tors sold the property, and now on the old foundations a block of warehouses are in course of erection. On the McGill-street end of Victoria-square stands the STATUE OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA. o CO a s o S to a % '3 C3 n o CO This work of art (procured by a subscription among the Citizens) is from the studio of Mr. Marshall Wood, and was formally presented to the city by H. E. the Governor General, on the 21st November, 1872, The cost of the statue was about $3,000, — together with the pedestal, the latter the gift of the Corporation . Facing the statue, and on the opposite side of the street^ are the ALBERT BUILDIN(iS, a beautiful block of wai-ehouses probably not excelled by any in the Dominion. TVe have now arrived at the point from whence we started on our second tour. Before ])arting for a while, we would direct the tourist to the beautiful view i'rom this point, look- ing towards "Mount Eoyal." A more exquisite picture could not be desired, and we question whether any other city could furnish a finer. Of course our friends will understand ^ll. 108 BTRA.NGERS GUIDE TO that wo speak aHMontrealors, and would not disparage any of the fine views which our tourist remembers to have seen in his own " native city." BUSINESS AS WELL AS PLEASURE. It is quite probable that some of our tourists may desire to make a few purchases during their stay in Montreal. We have pleasure in directing the attevition of such, to the firms whose advertisements appear in this work, and we have no doubt but that in every instance the tourist will be heartily welcome and the stock cheerfully displayed. Few travelers leave Montreal unsu]>])lied with at least one suit of clothing additional to those with which they arrive. Whether this is because clothing can l»e purchased choa])er in Montreal, or that Canadian tailors have secured a wide-spread reputation for .■mititK/ their customers' taste, we know not. Uy whichevei- of those reasons, you may lie influenced, we can recommend those requiring first-class clothing, to call upon either of the following firms : Mr. J. Richards. Mechanics' Hall Huilding, St. Potcr-street ; Messrs. McMillan »fc Co., St. .fumes-street, next to the Ottawa Hotel, or Mr. J. McEntyre, 277 Notre Dame- street. At these places will be found everything which can be desired. W. Grant & Co.. opposite the Ottawa llotol. and J. J. IIan- NAN, 3Ul Notre Dume-stroet make a specialty ot (ji-entle- men's IlalKM'dashcr}', Silk Umbrellas, Kid Gloves, Silk 'J'ies and the best qualities of Underclothing. In the former establislnnent. Greenbacks are taken at 5 per cent, above market value. Mes.srs. G. & W. Ci-auke, next door to the Ottawa Hotel ; Messrs \V. Drvsdale A: Co., (ilobe Book and Stationery Warehon.se, 2:i2 St. .lames-sti-eot ; E.E. Grafton, Victoria Square, cornoi- Craig, and I'ho.mas MriR, Depositary of the Bible Society in the i»uil<«>. itSWi You will, no doubt, find your Table d'Hote furnislied witb all the delicacies of the Boason, fruits, vegetables, &c., and, if you make inquiries, it is probable that many of the choicest jf these have been purchased at " Wise- man's," St. Padegonde-street, where you will also find a line collection of flowers, and foreign and doniostic fruits. At G. W. Refd's extensive works, 785 Craig-street, you will see how closely art has copied nature in imitating the varied hues which appear in the several kinds of marble, and how slate, under the workman's skilful hand, is made to serve as mantles and other ornaments not to be recognized from the " Simon pure." Mr. Reed's establish- ment is one of the largest in the city, and orders are continually being filled for all manner of slate, marble and galvanized iron work. . The adage " nothing like leather" is familiar to most people Certainly those who desire to learn how leather is work- ed into boots and h>hocs, would do well to visit the mam- moth establishmentof Messrs. Ames, Holden& Co.,Crafg street, in which hundreds of operatives are constantl}' employed, in the sole occupation of making up the large stock required to supply the trade of tbe country'. Another establishment worthy of a visit, is that of Messrs. N. Valois & Co., Jacques Cartier-square. ' It may seem strange to s})t\ik of furs, when our tourist finds iiimself quite warm enough in his linen coat. But the advice, " in time of peace prepare for war," may here be applied, and a visit to Wessrs. Reynolds & Volkel's Hat and Fur Emporium, corner of Notre Dame and St. John-streets, will doubtless result in a purchase being made, which in the cold days of winter (when man}- miles away from Montreal) will lead the tourist to remember with satisfation the visit he made to this " Northern city." The ladies will find their wants amply provided for at the establishments of Messrs. Ste. Maeie Bros., 454 Notre Dame-street, or at Messrs. E. Turgeon & Co. , 450 on the same street, both opposite the Ottawa Hotel. These firms have constantly on hand, every description of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Kid Gloves, Alexandre, Josephine, Rouillon and Jouvin, Fancy Dresses, Hosiery, Shawls and Mantles, Black Bonnet Silks, Fancy and Colored Silks, Real Lace Goods, Mantles and Millinery. THE CITY OF MONTREAL. Ill There are few who hiive entirely thrown anide the hope but that some day they will " drive their own carriage". This Eleasant hope way easily be realized by calling at A. T>. >aly's, 426 and 428 Notre Darae-street, whose stock of children's carriages, fancy goods, and toys, is very com- plete. The carriages are elegant and reasonable in )rice. The rest of the stock is everything which could )e desired. t; Having made all 3'our purchases you should now drive up to Dr. McBean's on St. Monique-street, and there indulge in the luxury of a Turkish IJath. Then (if you indulge in the luxury of smoking) while returning to your hotel step into H, Dion's tobacco warehouse in Craig-street, make vour selection from his stock of cigars, and you will arrive in time to join us in our third tour of sight-seeing on which we arc now ready to proceed. il>- OUR THIRD TOUR, % Jll «- N starting upon onr third tour, we shall take as our point of departure, the corner of Place d'Armes, and proceeding along St. James-street, the tourist will, no doubt, wonder somewhat at the difference in architecture displayed on either side of the street. This is accounted for, in th« fact that until within a few years past this portion of the street was very narrow, little more tlian biifficient to allow two carriages to pass. The beautiful and lofty structures on the western side, arc, therefore, inodei-n edifices, looking down as it ^vere upon the " old neighbours over the way."' At St. Lambert's Hill we leave St. James- btreet, and, as our *' Mile!>iaii " friend would say, " we turn down, on our way up " St. Lawrence Main-street. This apparent contradiction of terms is made clear, when wo observe, that from St. James-street, we descend a rather steep hill until Ave reach Craig-street, from which point iho ascent is made towards Sherbi-ooke-street. Midway between, St. James and Craig-street, we pass a narrow lane, which extends from the Champ de Mars, to McGill-street^ known as Fo)-tification-lane, so called from its marking the line of the old city walls, while Craig street, immediately be- low, now a beautiful wide thoroughfare, was formerly a small stream, which ran sluggishly outside the fortifications. This stream was crossed by bridges, one of which, a stone bridge of 1 arch, is said to have cost the King of France 200,000 crowns, which if correct shows clearly that even at that early date. Government contracts must have been profitable. We now ascend St. LaAvrence Main-street, the oldest street leading I'rom the city, and shewn on maps of more than a century ago. It therefore need be no source of surprise, to find here and there, along its length, houses one storey in height, with the- high pitched roof covered Avith shingles,on Avhich the moss ha» grown luxuriantly; in some cases the tottering frames of theso "old ones" sj^eak more loudly than Avords, and tell that we THE CITY OP MOTREAt. 113 -Btand in tho presence of a " contonarian." Our tourist will, •Jhowover, notice that such buildings are the exception, the rule being fine now stone edifices vieing with those of any- other street. In fact, this is one of the principal business . streets of the city. Arriving at Dorchester-street we turn to the right, and soon reach the MONTREAL GENERAL HOSPITAL, . an institution which, in respect to the wisdom of its systc»n, iind excellence of its maiuigement, has no superior in the Dominion. On the fith day of Juno, 1821, the foundation stone of the l>uilding, [which now forms the centre jiortion], was laid -with Masonic honors, by the Right Wofshipful Sir John • Johnson, Bart., Past Provincial Grand .Master of Canada. ■ In less than a year the building was finished, and on the 1st May, 1822, it was opened for the reception of ]>aticnts. On -the 18ih May, 1831, the Hon. John Kichardson.the first presi- dent of the institution, died at the age of 70 years. His ,' friends desirous of erecting &ome monument to his memory, .resolved to devote the money acquired l»y n public sub- scription, to the enlargement of this building, by erecting .a wing, to be called the Richardson wing. Accordingly, on the Itjth September of the same year, the cornerstone was laid, and the building was oj^c.ied for the reception of pa- itients on tno 7th December, 1832. In 1848, the widow of the late Ciiief Jusjticc Reid addad tko wing known as the Reid wing, as a monument to t'hc 'memory of her husband. Another wing has been lately added, and is known as the Morland wing. This building fronts on St. Dominique-street, and is attached to the west wing of the main building. It is a plain but rather imposing structure, built of stone, four etoreys in height, besides a high Mansard roof There is -also a building devoted exclusively to small-pox cases, the cost of the erection of which was defrayed from the per- 'inanent fund of the institution, with the exception of the munificent sum of $5000 contributed by the late William Wolson, Esq. Turning up St. Dominique-street we arrive at ST. John's church, (oerman protestant.) The cornerstone of this building was laid on the 2l8t April, 1858. It is erected solely with a view to comfort, without any display of architectural beauty either internally or «o eternally. lit ' Hit 114 stranger's GmDE TO Opposite to the church, in the St.Lawrence Market, a brick builaing, simihir in style to all the other public marketH. Pausing round tliis building, we again enter St. Lawrence- Main-street and crossing St. Catherine-street we ascend a, steep acclivity to Sherbrooke-street; at the corner of whichi stands the • SnERBROOKE STREET WESLEYAN CHURCH. This church is of the early Gothic 8t_ \ On the front ia a tower surmounted by aspire, rising to a height of 120 feet;, tliere are three entrances by the front, and one on the side. A lofty basement extends under the whole edifice, forming school rooms, class rooms, &c. ; the church will seat 500. The roof is ai imitation clere-story in ditt'ei ^nt colored slates, and the building is entirelj' of Montreal stone. A short distance along Sherbrooke-street (to the right) is the convent of the Bon Pasteur (Good Shepherd), and nearly opposite are the new school edifices recently erected by the Protestant School Commissioners. Proceeding on our way up St. Lawrence Main-street we pass Chalmcr's Presbyterian Church, a neat stone edifice erected in 1873. Almost in rear of this, on St. Urbain-street stands. ST. martin's (episcopal) church, a handsome stone building of Gothic architecture, and which' when the tower is complete, will be equal in appearance to- any of the other city chnrches. As we ride along, we have to our left, and lying near the foot of the mountain, a pile of massive stone buildings, sur- rounded by a high wall. This is the HOTEL DIEU, the first of the religious houses formed in Montreal, having been commenced within two years after the first occupatioi> of the city. It was founded in 1644, by Madame de Bouilon, for the reception of the sick and diseased poor of both sexes. The first building was situated on St. Paul-street, along which it extended 324 feet, and on St. Joseph, (now St. Sulpice- street), it was 468 feet in depth. The building consisted of an hospital, convent, and church. The church stood upon St. Paul-street, and was of stone, in the Tuscan style, surmounted by a triangular pediment and cross. Before the establish- ment of the Montreal General Hospital, this was the only place to which the afflicted poor of the city could be sent for relief. It furnished for many years a refuge for the 115 THE CITY OP JIOXTREAL. miserable, and help for the sick, to whose comforts tlie sisters ilon, exes, vhich piec- ed of m St. Linted jlish- only gent the HOTEL DIEU. open locality. To meet this, the present promises were erected. This is the most extensive reli.i^ious editice in America. It is situated in a large open field, at the Jiead of St. Famille-street, and contains the church, convent, and hospital. The whole of the grounds are surroundee materu^l used in the erection of the i)ublic, and private edifices of our beautiful city Our course, however, is in tho opposite direction, and as wo pass along a woU kept level and pleasant road, wo inform our tourist that we are now upon a tour, which includes a visit to the Mount Koyal Cemetery, a drive round the mountain, and a view of the beautiful country which lies on the western side of Mount Royal. About \ of a mile beyond Mile End are the extensive grounds on which the Provincial Agricultural and Industrial exhibitions are held, and where suitable buildings are soon to be erected. Wo next i)ass through the toll gate, and enter the avenue leading to that, beautiful resting place of the Protestant dead, MOrNT ROYAL CEMETERY. The early burial grounds of Montreal wore within tho city limits: the reguhir burials of each year soon filled these cemeteries, and it became evident that steps should be taken towards securing land outside of the city limits, where the dead should be permitted to lie undisturbed in future years, and where no jarring sounds should full upon the ears of those who visit their last resting place. That it was customary in ancient time, to bur} tho dead outside the cit}' walls, the Bible bears witness, even as far back as in the early chapters of the Book of Genesis, where it is recorded that Abraham bought the field of Macpelah "and the cave that was therein, and all tho trees that were in the field, and that wore in all the borders round about." Here we find a rural cemeier}' in a green fiel.l bordered with trees, in which the venerable patriarch buried his wife, nearly 4,000 years ago. yet we find that our citizens, with all improve- ments made, were (up to 1854) thrusting their dead toge- ther in thousands, even in the very centre of the city. This cemetery was consecrated in 1854. To provide for the reception of the bodies of those who die in tho winter months, two vevy extensive vaults have been erected at con- siderable expense. The approach to tho cemetery is by a winding and rather precipitous carriage way, passing through which, may be seen many of tho wild beauties of nature, and from several points on the road there are beauti- ful views to bo had in every direction. The road, which is Icept in the finest condition, is planted on each side with trees. "The gateway at the entrance is a beautiful structure of cut fitone, with iron gates. These gates and the building immo- THE CITY or MONTREAL. 117 for inter t con- by a issing ies of eauti- ch ia trees. Df cut mmo- (liately within the fe names, then well known in military life, have since l»een " emblazoned on the scroll of fame." There, alao stood other men, equally brave, and deserving of honor, but against whom the tide of victory had THE CITY OP MONTREAL. 123 was ty, we stoiio ruiiiH, there which Kinged 10 r the Di-e us, '[\^lf of rule in ittully turned. The uniform worn by thewo, bospouk them reprcHcn- tiitives of the brave French General Vaudreuil, whoso army now awaits within the walls of Montreal, the result of this ■ interview. The English commander having closoly exam- ined, and carefully weighed the several items appcii ing in the document before him, now talcing up his pen, affixes Iho «igiuiture " Amherst " in a bold legible hand. The deed is done, Canada has now passed into the })ower of Britain, and the morrow's dawn will witness the capitulation of Mon- treal, the articles providing for which have just been signed. It is perhaps as well that we cari only point to the site of the .old building, as it affords an oj>portunity for dealing once more in sentiment, which would be utterly impossible were the tourist to witness one of the overyduy scenes occurring prior to its destruction by fire, in 1874. Then, (ho bleating of calves within would certainly have dispelled the thought of military glory, and the pile of refuse, without, would not remind him of the " pile of arms" which he might desire to picture. ' But enough. We must hasten onward. Proceeding through tlie toll-gate, we find ourselves passing a high stone wall, en- closing the property of the Great Seminary. Near the gate a platform is erected on the top of the wall, and it will well repay us, to alight from our carriage, and mount the steps. When reaching tiie top, a magnificent view of the western part of the city is obtained. Proceeding to the foot of the hill, wo once more enter ■Shorbroolce-streot at the point pi'cviously named by us. We now drive along Sherbrooke-street, which is lined with the beautiful residences of the wealthy merchants of Montreal. On our way, we pass the grounds of the Montreal Cricket, and Lacrosse Chios, and soon arrive at the entrance gates leading to the grounds of the MCGILL COLLEGE. ' This, the most important educational institute in the Pro- vince of Quebec, was founded by James McGiil, Esq., a mer- chant of Montreal, who died on the IDth December. 181.S, sit the ago of si.xty-niiie 3'ears. Xot having any children, he determined to devote a large portion of his fortune to «ome object of benevolence connected wnth his adopted ■country; and in his last will, made two years l.)efore his de- cease, he sot apart his beautifully situateil estate of Burnside, on the 8loj)eof the ^[ontreal Mountain, with a sum £40,000, for the foundation ofa university, one of the collogos of which was to be named the McGill College. , I*- 124 strancer's guide to « Tho college is situated above Sherbrooke-strect, near thop^ base of the moi.ntain, and the Htructure consi.sts of a maiiv- building, three K-toi'ey« in height, with two wings, connected therewith by corridors. These buildings and corridors, which are built of Montreal limestone, contain the class rooms of the Faculty of Arts, with its museum and library, and the- residences of the principal, the professor in charge of the- resident undergraduates, ami the secretary. The library contains over 6,000 volumes of standard works. This num- ber does not include the library of the Medical Faculty, which contains upwards of 4,OU0 volumes. The museum contains a general collection of type specimens of Zoology; MCGILL COLLEGE (ART DEPARTMENT.) the Carpenter collection of shells, presented by Dr. P. P'. Carpenter to the LTniversitj'; the Carponler collection of Mazatlan shells; the Cooper collection of 2,400 Canadian insects; a collection of Canadian IVesli water and land shells, also Botanical, Geological and Mineralogical specimens. The philosophical aj^paratus is valuable and tho Chemical labora- tory is furnished with all the necessary appliances. At the west end of the college building is situated the ob- servatory, the basement of which is devoted entirely to the- observations on Terrestrial Magnetism. The ground storey and leads are devoted to Meteorological observations. Tho transit tower is for the ])urpose of furnishing time to the city and to the ships in the harbor, and is connected by electric- telegraph with a" Time Ball " at the wharf. The grounds which surround the main buildings have been planted an 1 laid out as walks, thus rendering th^m a favor- ite resort for the residents in tho neighborhood. At the eastern end of tho college is the new building; THE CITY OF MONTREAL. 125 3ar tho» I main mected , which cms of nd the- of tho library is niuii- 'aeiilty, luseuin )ology ; V. P. P. ction of ^madian d shells, tns. The 1 labora- 1 the ob- i to the- id storey IS. The ) the city '■ electric- lave been, a favor- buildini^: 'erected for the Medical Department. This is a fine stone structure, 4 storeys in height, erected in 1872 at a cost of about ^.^0,000. Adjoining the grounds of the College (to the West) and oj)ening on McTavish-street stands the PRESBYTERIAN COuLEUF, a handsome structure recently erected, aid ocuj.ying an ele- vated site. It is built in a style of arcliite lure unlHio^t'ie nia- jority of public edifices in Montreal and at once commands at- tention. It is constructed of Montreal stone, and beside the usual class rooms, library, &c., there are al.so dormitories for the students, and t.' e western wing provides a rcsidouco for the principal. mmma 126 btranoer's ouirtE to 1 Iinmcdiatcly behind thin college, is the di-itribiitiniy reser- voir of the Monli'oal Water Works. This is well worthy of a visit, and the beautiful carriauje drive aiound it, is at such nn elevation al)Ove the city as to iurnish a very fine view. Taking our stanliance8 for letting on the supply of water, wo turn our back to tho city, and glancing upwai'd to old Mount Royal, we see perched high above us, and standing out in bold roiiof against tho verdant mountain background, Kavcnscrag, the palatial residence of Sir Hugh Allan. Alongside of the extensive grounds of " fiavenscrag " is the new distributing reservoir (now in course of construction) and, in rear of this, comnionces the lofty flight of steps handing to tlic snininit of tho mountain. We ascend these stei)s, and tind ourselves in the heart of " Mount Uoyal Park," destined to be one of the finest parks on the continent, but thus far little has been done towards ornamentation. The first sfejfs taken in the matter, was the erection of the steps- or stairs wo havo just ascended. We shall not prophecy as to tho futui'O gramleur of the park. Tluit there is plenty of room for future improvetnents, may easily be seen by noticing tlie vast area reserved. (See large folding map.) Descending to Shorbrooko-street, we turn down Mansliold- strect and pass THE MONTREAL GYMNASIUM, • a h'lrgc stone building, at the corner of Burnside and Metcalfe- streets. Admission may be obtained by introduction of moml>ers of the society. The Mercantile Library Association has a reading room and library in this building. Passing along Burnside-Btroet, we enter McGill Col- lege-avenue, a wide thoroughfare, planted with tine shade- trees, and following the avenue to its foot, we make a short turn to the left and puss into St. Monique-street, with the* intention of visiting one of the institations of the city. THE TUEIKISH BATH, AND HEALTH INSTITUTE. This Establishment, v, hich has been so favorably knowiT for the last five years, has recently been entirely rebuilt and remodelled, and is now without exception the ^argest and most comj^lete Turkish bath on this continent. To tho weary traveller, or visitor to the city on business or pleasure, the bath has special claims. It will cleanse,, refresh, and impart new life, as no other means can. It pro- THE CITY OF MONTREAL. 127 Col- sliade- short ith the» motes the healthful action of the skin, purifies the blood, equalizes the circulation, removes local and internal con- gestion, soothes and tranquilizes the nervous system, and rejuvenates the entire man. Dr. Macboan, the enterprising proprietor of this estal)lish- Tuont, has procure I every modern scicntitic ai>pliance neces- sary for rendering the " Institute " coin[)l('tc. Ainr.ng the special departments are the Swedish Movement Cure, which includes the most recent ap])liances, aided by steam power. The Health T^ift Cure, for general invignration and develop- ment. Jlygenic Medication, or the successful Ireamcnt of disease without drugs. Special attention is also devoted to the treatment of Chronic Diseases. Board and Rooms for a limited number of patients, and also f!»r others who may desire to learn to live healthfully, may be olnained at the institute. Public Bathing iiours: Gentle.mtn. (5 to 8, a. m., and 2 to 9, i». m. Ladies, with the exce])tion of Monday and Saturday, 10, a. m., to 1, r». M. Returning to St. Catherine-street, wo pass a large brick building with a front of iron and glass. This building re- joices in the dignified title of "the Crystal Puhu'e." The only crystalline quality at present manifested is the remark- able clearness with which we gain a view of the interior tlirough the broken windows. The building was erected by the Board of Arts, for use as an exhibitif)n building during the visit of the Prince of Wales, by wlutm it was formally opened on the 25th August, 1860. Having served its da}-, it will doubtless ere long give Avny to some more useful structure. EXHIBITION MEDALS Opening of Crystal Palace 1860. Nearl}' opposite this is the new Cathedral block, in rea of which, was, until a year ago, a fine Music Hall. This was destroyed by fire, and probably will not be restored, as the n ■■■:.v 1i C ( r flu % :■•. II 1 i ■ •• 128 STRANGERS GUIDE TO Tiew Opera House is now in course of erection on the adjoining property on Yietoria-slrcet. Paasing this block we next reach CIIRrST CHURCH CATHEDRAL, (EPISCOPAL.) This church, which is unquestionably the most beautiful specimen of ecclesiastical architecture in Canada, was opened for divine service on Sunday, November 27th, 18G0, It is of the cruciform plan, and consists of a nave and aisles 112 feet long and 70 feet wide ; transepts 100 feet across the tower, and 25 feet wide ; tower 29 feet square ; and choir, 4G feet long and 28 feet wide ; with aisles for organ chamber. The spire, which is entirely of stone, lisos to a height of 22-4 feet. Connected with the choir is the robing room and clerk's room, and lialf d-^hiched from this an octagonal building containing the chapter house, and diocesan library. Interiially, the nave, 67 feet high, has an open roof, the tim- bers of which arc worked and carved. Two ranges of columns and arches separate the nave from the aisles. The capitals of these columns are carved, and designed from Canadian plants. The four end arches of the naves spring from sculptured heads, representing the four evangelists. The ceiling of the choir is elaborately illuminated in blue and vermillion, and spangkid with golden stars. Tht) wheel window on the St. Catherine-street front is in colored glass [the gift of the School children] and also the four small windows undorneaih representing the four major prophets; the whole of tko windows in the clerestory of the choir are in colored glass. The altar window is of the most chaste and elegant descrip- tion. The transept windows and the windows in the end of the aisles are also of painted glass. The pews are all low, with carved ends and without doojvs. The stalls in each side ■of the choir are finely carved. The reredos is laid witti encaustic tiles, chocolate-colored ground, with/ewr de lis in green. On one side of the altar are the sidiliafor the clergy, of exquisite workmanship. Three arched canopies, on polish- ed stone columns, support the seats. At either sides are busts of the Queen and of the late Bishop of the Diocese. Over the arches is carved, and the letters illuminated, " Oh, •worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness." The font is a beautiful specimen of stone carving executed in England. The organ is by Hill of London, and the clock and bells a*e also of English manufacture. The edifice is built of Montreal limestone, with dressings of stone imported expressly from "Caen in Normandy. The entrance porch, on St. Catherine street, is beautifully carved. adjoining ) beautiful IS opened ;0. It isj aisles 112 3i'0ss the nd choir, chamber, ht of 22-4 id clerk's buildinif ', the tim- ' columns apitals of in plants, julpturod ng-of the lion, and n the St. :'t of the derneaJi ) of tke ed glass. : descrip- lie end of J all low, each side aid witti r de lis in le clergy, on polish- sides are Diocese, ed, <'0h, font is a England, bells a#e Montreal ssly from ;!atherino ■?n;''nr?i;firn!»i,, ;i.'"!i 1' '■•! I,' i!'! :i i"ii' ii h 'II II i Wi iJ.i M Ed ■I THE CITY OP MONTREAL. 129 Tho Cathedral has rccoivod many valuable presents, not •only irom its own mombors but from well wishers iiv England. From the'latter was received a magnificent altar cloth, lectern, and service books. Not the least interesting, (a valuable gift, and one much prized by the members) is a beautifully bound Bible, presented by His Royal Highness the Prince of AVales, to comniumorate his visit to the Cathedral, in 1860. On the eastern side of the Cathedral grounds stands the " Fulfbrd Memorial," a beautiful carved monument of Caen stone, erected in memory of the late Metropolitan. In rear of the Cathedral, on University-street is theSee-liouse, a brick structure, of suitable style of architecture, and alongside of this, but on Union Avenue, is the Bishop's residence, or palace, a very elegant structure, in Montreal stone, with dress- ings similar to that of the Cathedral. A short distance below the Cathedral, on University-street, is the NATURAL HISTORY SOCIBTY'b MUSEUM. It is built of white brick. On the ground floor is the lecture room, library, committee room, and residence of the keeper. 'The second storey, which is about 36 feet in height, contains tho museum, which is surrounded by a gallery and lighted •])y skylights. The principal attraction in tho galleries, is the Ferrier 'v^ollcction of Egyptian, ajid otlier antiquities, collected by lion. James Ferrier, during a tour in the East, and presented by him to the Society. Continuing along 8t, Catherine-street, wo pass by the upper siile of Philli|>s-square to Aylmer-stroet, on which is situated the Church Home, in connection with the Church of England. At the corner of City Councillors-street, stands tho ST. CATHERINE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH. Its dimensiong are, 'length 114 feot, width 72 feet. The Sun- day school occupies the lower portion of the building, which is entirel}' above ground, with a ceiling 15 feet high, and furnishes accommodation for one thousand scholars. The church proper is 60 by 72 feet, with accommodation for 800. The building is entirely of Montreal stone, rock finished, with dressed facings. Driving up City Councillors-street, we turn into Berthelot- stroet, and visit tlie building owned and occupied by the LADIES BENEVOLENT SOCIETY, A society having this name was formed in 1315. It was 'HI 130 STRANGER S GUIDE TO --'-:2. -=3 _: i?- — -.f-rr . . ^^ :.-. F --.H=r L ' -■ ill pv ^ 1 m i 8T CATHERINE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH. dissolred m 1822, but was again instituted in the vear 1832^ after the first visitation of the cholera, urA b?.d for its object the re lief of the widows, and fatherless children, left destitute by that awful j)estilence. The building is a large 3 storey stone edifice, standing^ somewhat back from the street, and surrounded by beautiful shade trees. The large yard and garden in rear, aft'ord am- ple space for the i-ecreation of the inmates. At Bleury-street, which wo now pass, the name Berthelot, is changed to Ontario-i5tre(!t. At the corner of St. George- street, stands a commodious brick edifice. This is the BISHOP S COLLEaE MEDICAL SCHOOL, or, more correctly speaking, the building devotetl to the Medical Faculty of the Uuiversily of Bishop's College, Lennoxville. A very able staft' of Professors is attached to this School of Medicine. If our tourist were to peruse a Guide Book to our C'xtj, of say 10 or 12 years ago, he would no doubt find himself directed to this very spot, in order that h© might see the " lions " of the City, for in those days Guilbault'is Zoological Gardens occupinl all this site, and just where we now stand to THE CITY OF MONTREAL. 131 J. RICHARDS, M'O'HTHliAIt, First-Ckss fiocds and WorkmaasMp. CHARGES MODERATE. vicAV the college, was formerl}' a deep ravine, at the bottom of •vvhich, the young men and Avomeu on gala days, were wout " to trip the light fantastic toe."' The ravine has been filled lip, and the garden is now almost entirely occupied by private dwelling houses. The filling up of this ravine was not so dilficiilt a matter as some would expect. Our City fathers with (jreat forethought have provided for repairing, or mac- adamizing the streets with broken limestone, which of course soon grinds into powder, and such portions as may not blow into the windows of stores, or the eyes of passers- Ijy, is carefully gathered up after a rainy day, and carted m mud-tight carts to such new streets as may require to be '^raised." This of course necessitates a new layer of stones on the old spCtS, and thus the process of street-raaking is- carried on. Having given this essay on street-:; ^, v^e direct attention to a large stone building nearly" opposite the Medical School. In order to visit this building, we shall ])a88 through St. George-street to St. Catherine-street, then turning to our left, we notice the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum, or Salle de I'Asile Nazareth, under charge of the Grey Nuns. At the side of this, is the main eatrance to the Building we purpose visiting, 132 stranger's guide to THE CATHOLIC COMMERCIAL ACADEMY. Is a new building of a chaste and beautiful appearance, and xr. assumes; projiortions that at once attracts the attention of all passers h}-. The oditiee is 125 foet in length, 45 feet in l>readlh, and ihiee ntoreys in height. In tiie centre of the building on each side is a hii-ge entrance, the surroundings THE CITY OF MONTREAL. 133 of which are beautifullv ornamented with elaborate work manship in stone. c ■A < if c o o 'i!ii'il"'i'r' ..i!ii!:|!iiii •i',!ii Surmounting the building, above v'tcli doorway, is a tower twenty feet in height, pyramidal shaped. The whole structure has an appearance of stateliness and solidity. The residence of the princijial is attached to the west Aving of the building, and immediately beyond this is a largo bride building, in which the students recei%'e practical training in various branches of manufactures and art. In fact, the aim of the School Commissioners has been to make this a- "Polytechnic Institute,"' and thus far they have succeeded. Returning to Bleury-street, we soon arrive at the CHURCH OF THE OESU. The church of the Gesu is in the opinion of many, the most « :i SE^BBI 134 stranger's guide to 1 .( 1 Ill£ 'CHURCH OF THE GESF/'AS IT WILL BE WHEN COJIPLETED ] THE CITY OF MONTREAL. 135 THE STO RE FOR T OURISTS. Booksellers, Stationers, AND IMPORTERS OF E ¥mm BB' 238 ST. JAMES STREET, [Next door to Ottawa Hotel.] Always in Stock :— LkMARE'S liEST OPERA and TOURISTS GLASSES. RUSSIA LEATHER P0CKET15()()KS. WALLETS. Etc. GENTS' LONDOX-.MADE WALKING CANES. STEREOSCOPIC VIEWS OF MONTREAL. TIk; Laijiest, Best, and Cheapest Assortment in the Oitv. LITHOGRAPH VIEWS OF MO.VTRr ^ , ' AND ELSEWHERE. STEREOSCOPIC GLASSES from One Dollak .aid upwards. JOSEPH RODGERS & SO^'.-V BEST I'OCKET-KNIVES and SCISSORS. With a largic sto. u of BOOKS, STATIONERY, Etc. 238 ST, JAMES STREET, next door to Ottawa HoteL ! dii^y.t ALEX. D. DALY, ■ IMPORTER AND DEALER IN CUTLERY. PLATED WARE, CLOCKS, WATCHES, aOLD, SILVER, AND LETED. RUSSIAN LEATHER and FANCY GOODS, ' ■. : TOYS, etc. CHILDREN'S CARRIAGES A SPECIALTY. 426 & 428 NOTRE DAME STREET, MONTREAL, 136 stranger's guide to beautiful church edifice in America. The style of archi- tecture is the round Roman Arch. It is 194 feet long and. 96 wide, but at the transept the transversal nave is 144 feet long. The height of the two naves is 75 feet. The Gesu forms a perfect cross. The head of the cross i» formed by the sanctuary. The interior is frescoed in the most elaborate manner. Over the high altar is a beautiful, fresco representing the crucifixion of our Lord. Higher up the centre-piece is a scene from the Apocalypse. On the ceiling of the sanctuary, the shepherds are seen adoring the- new-born Saviour. Against the four large columns, which support the ceiling, in the centre of the cross, are statues of the four evangelists ; bearing lustres with seven branches. Near the pulpit is St. Mark with a lion ; at the opposite corner of the sanctuary, St, Matthew with an ox ; at the lower corner on the pulpit side, St. Luke with a child, and opposite, St. John with an eagle. There are also in the church several very fine paintings. Our illustration shews the church as it will appear when^ completed. At present the towei's are only finished to two storeys in height. Adjoining the church, and extending along Dorchester-street is the ST. MARY S COLLEGE AND FACULTY OP LAW. This college, which is under the direction of the Society of Jesuits, was opened on the 20th September, 1848, and char- tered on the 10th of November, 1852. The building is an im- posing and substantial pile of stone, four storeys in height, and surmounted in the centre by a hirge dome. A short distance to the left, from Bleury-street. on Dor- chester-street is the PROTESTANT HOUSE OF INDUSTRY AND REFUGE. The building is of brick, three storeys in height, with a high basement. On the first storey is the Ladies Industrial Department, and the general oflices of the institution ; the> second storey contains the board room, and dwelling of the THE CITY OP MONTREAL, 13T superintendent. The third store}'' is fitted up as dormi- tories. All casual visitors receive a meal in the morning, and evening, and as payment for breakfast they work at 8})litting kindling wood for one or two hours. The number of inmates, average about 65 in summer and 120 in winter. The number of night lodgings given during the year is about 10,000. Tho institution possesses a farm, which was left them by the late Mr. Molson, upon which at some future day buildings will be erected for permanent inmates. Beyond this is the ST. Andrew's home, a building owned by the St. Andrew's Society, and intended as a home for the reception of destitute Scotch people. By the side of this, is the CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST, an unpretending brick building situated at the corner of St. Urbain and Dorchester-streets, erected in 18C0, and opened March 10th, 1861. The interior of this chapel is fitted up with all the conveniences required for the celebration of the church services, in the manner observed by the High Church or Eitualistic Party, of which the incumbent, Rev. E.Wood, and his assistants, are staunch supporters. Still further along, is the FRENCH MISSION CHURCH (PROTESTANX), erected by the French Protestant Missionary Society in Con- nection with the Church of Scotland. It is builtof brick with stone dressings and slate roof, and i!» the Gothic style of architecture. The church is 53 feet long, by 30 wide. The pews are open, and afford accommodation for nearly 300. There is a commodious, well-lighted basement,, adapted for either school or lecture room. We are now once more in St. Lawrence Main-street, down which we pass and soon find ourselves at the Place d'Armes^ not very much fatigued and certainly Avith the satisfaction that we have " received the worth of our money," and also- the knowledge, that what we have not seen, was scarcely worth while making a detour for the purpose of seeing. Before taking our leave of the friends, with whom we have spent our time so pleasantly we would say, that access to- many of the points of interest noticed by us, may be readily" obtained at little cost, and but little loss of time, by taking the "Street Kaihvay" or the "City Omnibus and Transfer Co.'s" convevances, which for the small charge of 5 cents- (each way) will take the tourist along streets, which will bring him near to the point he may desire to visit. A DAYS PLEASURE. F Iho tourist desires to enjoy a day's pleasure outside of tlic city, ho cannot do better than taivo the ferry steamer, and cross to the beautiful island of ST. HELEN, lying opposite the city. This Island has for nearly 200 years been an ini]»ortant military post. Under the French, it ^vas u strongly iurtitiod ]>lace, and even at present, the defences are not to be despised. It is truly a beautiful island, and even when it was oecupied by the Imperial troop^s, were it not for the white tents seen among the trees, no one would ever have suspected it to be a strong military ])OSt, but which probahly held more shot and shell in its cool underground niagMziues than would blow all the Island of JMontreal to atoms. The barracks are now occupietl by a company of Dominion Artillery ; but the Island has been virtually handed over to the civic authorities to be used as a public park for which it is admirably ada])ted. The Island received its name from the beautiful and devoted wife of Champlain, Avho by her kindness so won the hearts and affections of the Indians. It is said that, in accordance with the custom of the d;iy. shecarrie the vessel's head straight with the course of the rapid; a pilot, skillful, ex})erienced, and specially chosen t'oi- the l)urpose, takes charge of the wheel, extra hands stand l>y to assist, while others go aft to the tiller, lo be ready to steer the vessel l)v its means should the wheel tackle 1)V any acci- deut give way; the caj^tain takes his place by the wheel- iiouse, ready with his bell to communicate with the engineer ; the vessel plunges into the bi-ok-en and raging waters, she heaves and tails, rolls from side to side, auil lal)Ours as if she were in a heavy sea, the engine is eased, and the steamer is carried forward with frightful rapi-hing down. A few moments suffice for this, and the smooth green waters are reached again, then all breathe freely, for none but old and experience*! ]iilots can run the gi'oat R:(])ids of Laehine but with bated breath. A slight Rapid ealled Norma Rapid is then passed through, and after shooting under that great monument of engineering ski II, the Victoria Bridge, and past the Canal Basin, the steamer lands her l)assengers at one of the wharves at about U o'clock, just in time and with a good a2)2ietite for breakfast. t J • • • * < • • • • « . • • . . 1 » * » a t. t ■ ' i I • ft* • • • > • 1 • • • • • • ■ s J « \ *■ 1 1. i 140 IMPORTER OF AND WHOLESALE DEALER L\ ims, ff Isss mi ^^%x\hmm 233 ST. JAMES STREET, Opposite Ottawa Hotel, 9 i> MAKES THE FLVEST IN THE DOMINION. J. G. Parks li.is taken and refitted the room.s formerly occupied by J. Inglis, ■where with increased facilities, he is in hopes to j)lease thoBe who may favour him with their [uitrouage. J. G. Parks has purchased the entire s'.ock of negatiTes taken by J. Inglis, for the last six or seven years, and will furnish his former customers with these Pho- tographs, from the same, at the Old Stand, 195A ST. JAMES STREET, MONTREAL. THREE FIRST PRIZES mil an EXTRA PRIZ^ awarded to J. G PARKS at i'rvvincial Exhibition, 1870, al.io two First I'rizes, 18G8. i %i\ ^A^^^^ $1 NO. 51 ST. ANTOINE STREET. This Iii-stitution is now open for the reception and treatment of patients suffer- ing from diseases peculiar to women ; also for the fbception of accouchement cases. Private rooms and private medical attendance cin be secured on reason- able terme. For furt^ier paKticiiltif-s apply to/.ljeMatDa on ihe premises. J; ■. - "' PKYSiCfAN^b , ..•...!'. W. 11. IIINGSTOM, M.LV: ; ,>. J. L. -LEVROHON, M.D. 141 M00111^A@A (P®IY1HT S) ^< THEEK mih,KB WBUM MUKYREKL.. The Scholastic year opens on the first Mondiv of September and •ends at the beginning of July. TERMS: Per Axntm. Board and Tuition '. (Gold) 313,5.00 ^^ 5^ ^Vasliing ]5.00 "" IVd and liodding 10.00 Boo ks and tationery 8.00 Piano 30.0n Vocal Music .^0,00 Guitar I8.11O i)rgan 40 00 Harp 50.('0 Piano IVoni Professor according to his Fees Vocal .Mii.^ic " '• " " Dniwiug in crayon and Water-colors lo.oo (HI and Grecian Painting 25.00 Wa.\- work 30.00 Foreign Languages from I'rofessor according to his Fees Private Kooni 25.00 The uniforfn, which is worn only on Sundays and Thursdays, consists of a maroon ^lerino dre.sa for winter, and a wliite Marseilles for Summer, with a black Alpaca Tunic, wliicli i.< the same for both uniforms. The materials can be supplied and made u]) at the Institution if paid for in advance. Kacii puj.il should also he ]>rovided with a toilet bo.v, a work box, sufficient changes of linen, six table napkins, -si.x towels and a black and white tulle veil. Parents residing at a distance will please furnish sufficient funds to jiurchase such clotlies as may be recjuired, also material for Drawing, Fancy Works, ..^c. All letters .should be prepaid, and are subject to the inspection of the Directress ; all books, before t)eing allowed cii'culatiou, must be submitted to her su])ervision. There is an additional charge of v?2G.0O for those who spend the vacation at tlie Institt'tion. Pupils are admitted at any time of the year, the charges dating frooi their en t '-a nee. No deduction will be made for partial absence or for withdrawal from the Insti- tution before the expiration of a quarter. Pupils cannot be admitted without recommendation. N. B.— Parents, before making the costume dresses and veils, will oblige by nsking the necessary inforraation'from the Teachers. 142 THE MOBERH TURKISH BATH, • S' ' ,' '- 140 ST. MONIQUB STREET, - (Near Crystal Palace,) \MI SnPi * This estabHshmpiit, which has boon so favorably known for the last five years, hnte been recently entirely rebuilt and remodelled, and is now one of the largest and most complete institutes' of the kind on liiis Continent. To the weary traveller or visitor to the City on business or pleasure the Bath has!»pecial claims. It will refresh, cleanse and impart new life as no otlier means can. It promotes the healthful action of the skin, jnirifies the blood, equalizes the circulation, removes local and internal conjrestions, soothes and trancjuilizes the system and rejuvenates the entire man. Hygienic Medication ; or, the Successful Treatment of Disease without Drugs. SPKCIAL ATTENTION devoted to the treatment of chronic disease.s. THE SUN BATH. A complete Bath of the kind has been added to the Institut* THE SWEDISH MOVEMENT CURE includes the most recent improvements in apparatus worked by steam power. THE Hl^ALTH LIFE CURE, for general in vigoiations and developments, THE HHAr>TH iNSlTTUTK, for the accommodation of patients who desiro hygienic treatment or for others who may desire to live healthfully, CIRCULARS ON APPLICATION. PUBLIC BATHINO HOURS. I K GENTLEMEN, .... LADIES, except Monday and Saturday 6 to 8 A.M. and 2 to 9 p.m. 10 to 1 A.M. DAVID B. A. MACBEAN, M.D., Proprietor. 140 E. & A. EAVES, Importers and Wholesale Dealers in fwtltf. Watch Tools and Materials. Always in Stock a Large Assortment of JET aOOLS, CLOCHS, SPECTACLES AND BIHL'S EYES, &c^. 295 NOTRE DAME STREET, MONTREAI/. JOMm @. MARSHALL it CO., 649 CRAIG STREET, - - - MONTREAL, WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS, Watches, Clocks, Baromotor.s, Musical Boxes and Jewellery of every description neatly and t»arcfully repaired. A largo stock of Gold and Silver, f]ng-li.sh and Swiss Clocks and Jewellery, coiihiantly on hand. J. C. Marshall & Co., beg to call special attention to the regular supply of their celebrated 810.00 Jjevcr Watch, in .sterling silver cases, and warranted for 12 months. A call solicited and satisfaction guaranteed. CHISHOLM'S All imm mmi t JiTOiiiic mim Of the St. Lawrence River: Also giving a full description of the HUDSON BIVER, NIAGARA FALLS, LAKE SUPERIOR, THOUSAND ISLANDS. OTTAWA, MONT- REAL, QUEBEC, THE RITER SAGUENAY, WHITE MOUNTAINS AND LAKE CHAMFLAIN, Witk a splendid Panoramic Map of the River St. Lawrence. For 3tlo by all News Dealers and Bookjellcrs ; also by all News Agents on Trains and Steam- ers, and at the Principal Railway Depv/ts throughout Canada find the adjoining Statcb. rBicE, Cloth • Sl.OO I Tapisr, 75 cts. :■! i. 144 ESTABLISHED 1839. JOHN AVOOD & SON, AGENTS FOR THE nltt