Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-07-25

fright. We soon smelt-- not q pliee--but
gun powder SO strong as to satisfy us a
3 joke WAS intended, and We found that
Torpedoes had been placed under the
wheels for parting salute. We rose
from our cheers then, Immediately. and
grinned most CHASTITY smiles, and shouted
and waved our adieus with grateful
hearts.
We soon passed the border line and
emerged into foreign SOIL many of
us for the first time. The contrast in the
buildings. land and Inhabitants, was very
noticeable. The Canadian French settle
mcnts have not improved much in cen
tury. A stop was made at Highgate
Mineral springs. long enough to get a
smell of rotten eggs. Some ran TO the
Springs, 4 few rods off. and got diPpers
of water Tor the ladies, and the supply
not holding out, one individual was so
ungallant rs to palm off u spurious
article upon the unsuspecting, from the
water tank in the car.
Montreal was reached about J.. NJ,
having to pass through the tunnel of Vic
,oria bridge, taking five minutes, and be.
ing q most diSagreeable passage, owing
to the windows OF the ears being open,
and the cars filing with smoke. 1t was
pitch darkness for most of the distance.
The internal sight of this famous bridge
was not so enchanting. II was voted \
big bore. Omnibusses were ut the depot.
to carry us 10 st. Lawrence Hall and st.
James, the two principal hotels in the
city, where we were Hospitality cared for.
The halls. parlors and dining-rooms were
on large scale. but the sleeping rooms
were small Nearly all the party were
up early next morning, vending their
way to the great Catholic Cathedral,
N0tre Dame, and the Jesuit churches.
We went TO the former, and witnessed
mass and funeral service all form and
ceremony, in deaf language. without
life or hope. And yet, Protestanis might
copy from the Catholics TO advantage,
their religious zeal. and the free seat
system of their houses of worship
Some visited the Nunneries. Tower, and
other places OF interest. After break.
fast, we took The horse cars for the de-
pot, where we were formally welcomed
by the Mayor, and Consul General Dart.
and took cars for Lachine, where We en-
barked on board steamer, and descend
ed lhe" RapidS." A slight rain had fallen.
but the clouds cleared aud the sun shone
rs we were sailing on. The rapids were
not alarming, causing less motion OF the
boat than is witnessed in Portland harbor
at some times, on the island steamers;
but we understood from pilot we'll ac-
quainted with the waters. that the trip
was more hazardous than we realized.
We passed under the Victoria bridge,
getting onr best view Of this great work
of engineering skill, and landed at the
Bonnsecours market, which is the great
huckstering place of TIE city. Nice vcge'
tables, fluit. &C.. were for sale. and
trinkets OF al kinds. by jabbering French
women. who could not understand US or
make change.
Our party spent good deal of mon
ey for gloves, laces. linens, &C., for
immediate use" Our money was at q
discount OF ten per cent, which amount
ed to something in fifty dollar trade
In the afternoon, we witnessed q fine dis
play of the Fire Brigade of the city. the
whole fire department, consisting OF but
thirty three men, mounted, with hose
carriages. (We will refer to this again
The party then took cars lor the Mayors
"humble residence" rs he termed it,
which was priucely mansion, about two
miles out Here we were entertained
on ice cream, cake. lemonade, pop.Jecr.
or something that popped-the chtch we
know not OF. The Mayor was called out
in neat speech by Mr.. Stockwell. OF the
Boston Journal, and wit and merriment
reigned for season. la the evening,
there was a reunion. at the st. Lawrence
Hall, where some remarks from Canadi-
an gentlemen and members Of our party
were made, resolutions passed, and a
capital poem. sparkling with wit, and 4
pun in every line, was read by Col. Mar
den. of the Lowell Courier. the Ike Par
tiHgt0n at Rye Beach, last year, who
made so much sport then. \ resolution
Of coincidence was passed, on account Of
the aflliction experienced that day, by
Mr.. Hogan, the gentlemanly proprietor
Of the hotel, in the loss of his wife.
Thursday morning. the party started
for Newport, VI. at the loot OF Lake
Memphremagog, where we arrived at 4
L. NJ. and found the public house one oil
the best on the route. After hasty din
ner, we embarked on the fine iron steam.
er. Lady OF the Lake" and had de-
lightful sail of three hours, up the Lake.
The ST. Johnsbury Brass Band accom-
panied us, and discoursed some excellent
music. On our return, another reunion
was held. some business transacted, reso
lutions passed. and another poem. the
third OF the occasion, WAS read by Mr..
Ross. OF the Boston Advertiser. Dancing
concluded the exercises of the evening.
After an early breakfast in .he morn
ing. the party assembled in the hall. and