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govern and control. Upon these his toric grounds re-:s a splendid monu ment to \Woiie, enclosed against van dal hands, by an iron fence. No longcr is heard the bugle blast that calls to arms. but "peace, 'hath her victories no less renowned than war." and here is enthroned. I gathered beautiful daisies near by the monument on the Plains of Abraham and sent them by post to the loved ones at home, hundreds of miles away. It seemed almost as if it was sacred ground for upon it was shed the life blood of heroes and martyrs. With the dy ing declaration of Wolfe "The French are running, God be praised, I die a victorious death" ringing in my ears I leave this spot for other points of interest. In after years it remained for th< descendants of Wolfe and Mont calm to erect a joint monumen to the memory of their respectiv chieftains, situated on the Governor', Garden near Dufferin Terrace What a marvel to nearly every mind but does it not exemplify a senti ment of exquisite beauty, and ma] it not be remembered by all of us fo the bearing it may exert upon ou own lives, in its softening effect upoi the asperities that dwarf and cicatrizi too often the loftiest emotions o our beings? It is a beautiful moau ment; to the top of the surbase it i1 16 feet from the ground; on this rest the sarcopthagus seven feet eight in ches high. The obelisk measure forty-two feet eight inches and th, apex is two feet, making in all sixt five feet from the ground. Ther, are several inscriptions, all in Latin one impressed me particularly "Mor tem, Victoria, communem, Famam Historia monumentum, Posterio Dedit," translated "Valor gave then a common death, history a commoi fame, and posterity a common monu ment." Dufferin Terrace, hardby, with it planked promenade, is i,5oo feet long . and is the source of great pride to th< loyal sons of Quebec, and it is ver: questionable if anywhere else in thi world can one get a more magnifi cent view of river -and forest an< field. The terrace overlooks the St Lawrence 182 feet below, the might: bosom ridden all the while by largi and small craft as well as ocear grey hounds, the busy shipping offer ing a wide con:rast to the vine clat .lopes, the peaceful meadows, and fer tile farm lands that the eyes behoi< miles bewond, the blue Laurentiai hills forming an exquisite background The magnificent hotel Frontena' built in chateau style of architectur' stands at one end of the Dufferii Terrace It bears The name of one wh< helped in the 16th century to mak< Quebec famous and made possible b: his labors and sacrifices and endur ance, the distinction enjoyed by thi. beautiful city. Along with Champlair and Sherbroke and others his memo ry is revered and his fame will las to generations yet to come, primu inter pares. The appointments ar most elaborate and expensive, th floor of the vestibule being laid ir mosaic and the mural decorations ar< inlaid tapestry descriptive of th< early periods, the coat of arms of the Dominion, a representation of th< Knights of the -16th century, witi sihield and armor, giving a medieva appearance both in interior and ex terior. There are 500 bed rooms 15C of them being ensuite. To the hon orable order of Freemasons- the large keystone, bearing a maltese cross and with the date 1647 stamped theron, this surmounting the ex terior of the archway to the main en trance, is a subject for close study and of sincere delight There is a11 interesting history connected with this keystone, which cannot now be related. But it was at St. Louis hotel, now remodelled and reft:rnished. once the the home of the royalty, where I registered. This hotel is centrally lo cated, on St. Louis street, the most fashionable of the city, and within easy reach of various places to be visited. To the right is the old home of the Duke of Kent, the father of England's beloved queen Victoria. opposite is the Montealm house, near by is the Masonic Temple. and about fif:y yards away a cee house where Genera! Mocnternmery wa lahl ou' after his death. Perhaps in all Canada there are not to be seen within a given radius, so much tha is enchanting, so muh that is inter: 5tiflg. soi much tllat i .s,pirational, as one iind: on every nand within :ie gates of this walled CitV. Driving over the Grand Batter; I got a fine view of Lower Town, where reside mainly the French inhabitants, and full look from the lofty heights upon the narrowest street on the co,tinent, Soup Le Cap; it was my privilege with friends to walk throug'h the street, from start to end, to chat with the gamins who were seen to be enjoying life within its narrow con fines. A good detergent and a tub of water would have done them no harm, at the same time accentuating the truth of the quotation, "Cleanli ness is next to godliness." I con sidered it an experience not given to many to traverse a street, so nar row that the walls of the houses might almost be touched by hands when arms are outsitretched to full length. These curious -scenes and things remind me of what the author savs in "Tom Brown's School Days" of old England "I only know two neighborhoods thoroughly and in each of them within reach of yive miles there is enough of interest and beauty to last any reasonable man his life." I believe I would have been content, shad I a plethoric purse, to - have spent my vacation 'here and have been delighted. So many at tractions, such as the Martello Tow - ers, the Laval university, the Cardi nals palace, the City hall, the Ursu line convent, which contains beneath - its floors all that remains of the chivalric Marquis de Montcalm, the hureh of Notre Dame des Victories, - within whose walls is annually cele brated a fete in commemoration of ; the defeat of Sir Wlilliam Phipps in 1 1692, all are worthy of more than passing mention. The English Ca thedral and the other Protestant churches are very handsome and cost ly. The Basilica or French cathedral, (the services all are spoken in French,) is a very historic building, its construction began in 1644 and the building was consecrated by the first bis'hop Monsigneur Laval in 1666. It I is said that its doors have never been closed, except for repairs rendered necessary by a disastrous fire. The I remains of the most illustrious men of the olden times, who were mainly Romanists, lie interred within the, walls of this historic church. The Jesuit and Recollect missionaries, to Igether with the four French govern ors repose here, and in their memory tablets appear on -the walls reciting their wort'h and sacrifice. The Basili ca is 216 feet long by 1o8 feet wide. and they say 4,000 worshippers can be accommodated at one time. Here are pain'tings of great value by dis tinguished European artists. These were secured by Canadian p:uests in France during or after the Reign of Terror in 1793, when the- ordinances of religion were prdhibited and thus New France profited by the disasters t'hat befell the old or mother country. One canvass is worthy of special no'te, the subject being the Immacu late Conception and is supposed to have been the work of Lebrun. There is also a real Van Dyck. showing the Savior on the cross. painted in 1630, in type very different to that usually seen, and many others, w'hich chal lenge admiration and wonder. A 1feeling of supreme awe overcomes me, as I look upon the canvass so realis tic, and tears unbidden come forth, as I contemplate the stupendous sac rifice that the Son of God made so willingly that all men may be drawn to His Father's heart in loving ser vice and obedience. One of the chief attractions in Que bec is the Citadel, wit'h its massive. fortifications, which are visible from every d'irection miles away. It might America, and seems as if it must be rightly be called the Gibraltar of impregnable, and yet modern war fare might provide a means of de stucon. The present fortifications are said to have cost the English goerment tiwenty-five million dol lars the plans having been drawn or approved by Wellington, the Iron Duke in 1823. The original defences established by the French government were o wood, and were weak, and yet so heavy was the expenditure under the infamous and notoriouls Biggt. it is reported that Louis XIV enuiredl if the defences were huil: of gold. And there vou see there i "nothing new under :he sun." for 1! 1 'LI C L'. a )aC a- the I 7 I ceIli:y\. Leaving the fash'inalh Rue (Ie St. L.Iuis. I drive with a coin pany of very agreeable folk. throug the St. Louis gate, wi:h its castl< like spires and turrets. a moderl structure. the old or original gat. having been dismantled to make roon for the new. It has been so with St John's Palais and other old gate. that date back to 1694. and some ar< closed co which our attention wai di rected. There is a semblance of des ecration almost, in the doing awa: of these ancient landmarks; perhap: however, I am not quite "down t< date" to use the common vernacular Before reaching the Citadel entranc< with its bar of heavy chains, on cannot fail to be inpressed with th, en-trenchments, and earth works, wit] openings here and there througl whic'h cannon peer at us as we pass all of these having seen active ser vice in former days, and are no\ treasured as relics. On arrival, w are politely met by the guards, on of whom was detailed to show u through the grounds. Overlookin Cape Diamond. the lofty citadel, wit: its bastions and ramparts, afford u unusual interest, and here standing o the !highest point of the city, we ge the finest landscape view obtainabl< It was very picturesque and lovel] Sauntering about we are shown small cannon that is very jealousl guarded as a trophy from Bunke Hill, having been captured by th British in their "scrap" with th American colonists. I reminded th guard that though they had the car non, a toy of a thing as compared wit modern guns, we had The hill, an he smiled. The barracks are said t be bomb proof. There are undei ground ways, but these are never di! closed and we were willing enough t remain on terra firma. Our sta within the Citadel was enjoyable parting company with our guard w make our exit, and soon .thereafte we are shown through the Parliamer buildings. These are very handsome stone ed fices and are located on Grand Alle outside of St. Louis gate. Here th Legislative council and Legislative a! sembly convene once a year. Th council is composed of 27 memb.er appointed for life; the assembly c 73 members, who are elected ever five years. The debates and procee< ings are all spoken in French. A the sessions of the legislature are pr< sided over by his Honor, the Liet tenant governor of the Province< Quebec, and all bills that pass muw be sanctioned by him as the repr< sentative of His Majesty, King Ec ward of England. On these occa! ions the Lieut. Gov. sits on the thron in front of which at all times is th 'chai-r of the Speaker of the counci The interior is richly furnished, an in the .fine library are vaults contair ing the original archives of Ne, France before its conquest by Grea Britain. The bronze statue of a Indian group just in front of th main entrance is very strikmng. Ther are heroic statues of Frontena< Wolfe, Montcalm, Levis and other in prominent view, these occupyin recessed situations in the facade: the Parliament house. On the Grani Allee there are now in full growt two hickory trees that were sent fror General Andrew Jackson's old home the Hermitage during the sessior of the American Forestry associatios These noble trees may with propriet 'be considered links that bind us c South Carolina to this particular spc if e are mindful of "Hickory Jacks' birthplace. The Postoffice and Chien d'or, I worthy of mention. But it is to th old building that interest attaches, t'h present building, however, has upo: it in bold relief the same inscriptio> that was placed upon the old by it proprietor, one Philbert. The sai Philbert had disputed with Logor eur, an officer and with Bigot. th Intendant, and to evidence his r< enge he had made the figure of dog in stone, knawing a bone, witl these words. Je suis un chien qi:i rouge l'os Enle rougeant jeprends mon repos in temps viendra qui n'est pas vent Qui je mordray qui mi'aura mordt 1736. the translation being, I am a dog, gnawing a bone WVhil I gnaw I take my repose The time will come, though not ye When, I ill bite him who now hi.te Best Mineral As phalt Roofing. C. H. CAN NON, Near C.. N. & L. Depot Newberry College SEMI-CENTENIAL YEAR. courses in Science, Classics, Philosophy, and Engtnearing. Thorough Collegiate Training under positive Christisn in fiuences at a minimum of of expense. Next Session begins Sept. 27. Address JAMES A. B. SCHERER, President. INA COLLEGE 1905 Sciences and Teachers. Expenses Moderate. >er 27th, 1905. )VER, President. Drug Store tare Deal, ks&Hunter "a ale College! rt. Over 2oo boarding pupils last standard of culture and social life. .Advanced courses in Art and tric lights and other modern im one death among pupils in 23 year.@. i and social development of every Ep. All pt.pils dress alike on all .Y LOW. Sept. 13th, 1905. For catalogue IODES, A. M., PRESIDEN'r, Littleton, N. C. Drug Storee as That Cure ks & Hunter a INS TUR E nis&Co SV., S. C. 4 Week ,nd at.s, C., N. & L. Commencing June 3rd, and continu ing un.il and including September 2nd. 1905. the foilowing week-end rates will be on sale to the following points. via the Columbia, Newberry and Laurens. railroad to Isle of Palms. $5-15 Sullivans Island 5-15 Charleston 5.15 Wilmington 5.15 Waterloo 2.00 Cross Hill 2.00 Glenn Springs 2.10 Spartanburg 2.10 Greenville 2.10 White Stone 2.10 Tickets to the above points will be sold on aSturdays good to return on the following Tuesdays, for schedules and further information telephone or 1 write, J. W. Denning, Agent. It is impossible for a man to judge a woman's wisdom by what she s doesn't say. SOUTH CAROL 1805 Four Schools: Arts, Law Y System of Wide Election. Opens Septemi e BENJAMIN GL( " The Right For a Sqi Gilder, Wee e Littleton Fen Splendid location. Health resc -year. High grade of work. High -Conservatory advantages in Musi ':Elocution. Hot water heat. Elec tprovemients. Remarkable health record; only Close personal attention to the healt pupil. High standard of scholarsh: public occasiong. CH ARGES VEF e24th Annual Session will begin address, REV. J. M. RI The Right : For Medicin< Gilder, Wee] FOR BARGA II FURNI HOUSE HOl NEW BElF