The New York herald., 1878-11-29

with reference to the French speaking population or
Canada. Lord Lorne's reply. which also in
French, was considered to be very happy one.
Tho enthusiasm Of the inhabitants who turned out
hsasse, very great and the decorations
quite respectable.
Riyiere du Loup, which was reached at two p NJ.
gave the viceregal party splendid reception. There
archers and decorations and a salute and,
what better, enormous crowd of French
speaking people, in which ladies predominated all
anxious for sight of the Princess. Here another
address presented and reply given, both
being in English pretty incident connected
with the affair was the presentation of 4
bouquet to the Princess by young lady
named Frazer who, being descended from French
side of the house and Scotch
the other, stood as type OF the
mixed nationality OF the Province OF
Quebec. The Princess appeared in unusually good
spirits at this presentation, ana was very afiabe
in her manner. Riyiere du Loup is the ter
minus Of the mtercolonial and this exceilenly
managed road, which in permanent way and equip
lnent is scarcely second to any in America had now
to be left behind, the remainder OF the journey being
done on the Grand Trunk.
GRAND TRUNK OFFICIALS PRESENTED
The manager of the Grand Trunk. Air. Hickson, and
Mr. spcer of the line, joined the train at this
point with their special car which was
1i nitched on in front Of the press ,,ss, car
son gave her fine collection of photographs
Of Canadian scenery. which she admired
car had the honor Of receiving distinguished
visitors. In the forenoon the Marquis kindly came
into the car to inquire after the health OF temporary
invalid, and in the afternoon Sir John a. Macdonald
paid it L long visit, and was introduced to and
chatted with the members of the press.
lAt this point report breaks of, owing to delays
the wire.l
EXTENSIVE PREPARATIONS FOR RECEIVING Els
ExcEIIENcY AND THE PRINCESS AT MON
TREAL
MONTREAL, Nov. %, 1873
Arrangements for the decoration and illumination
Of the city being rapidly carried into effect. The
City Hall will present brilliant appearance around
the upper portico. In the central tower will be
transparencies exhibiting immense portraits of the
Queen. Prince and Princess Of Wales and Marquis
and Marchioness of Lorne. All the windows Of
the Central Tower will be ablaze with gas light. Col
onnades will be made to appear like columns of fre
and both the outer and inner entrances will he
circed with dazzling light. while the outer
trance will be displayed Welcome The Bank Of
Montreal is being beautifully illuminated Between
the pillars there will be two stars. with the mono
gram "A C. IT,. and in the centre large star twelve
feet in diameter with the British Of arms Gas
lets will be run along light up the sculpture
ut the head of the pillars. The windows and roof will
be brilliantly lighted The Merchants Bank will be
blaze Of niagnifcence Gas jets will twine around
the pillars of the handsome structure and the words
.Lorne and Louise will appear either side of the
face Of the building.
DECORATED BUILDINGS.
The following buildings will be decorated on an ex
tensive scSle:-Thc Bank of British North America
Nelson's Banks. the Post Office the City Gas Com
pany, st. James Club the Ottawa Hotel tho Albion
Hotel the Offices OF the Minerrs Gd-e'e Herald and
other newspapers. great many private dwellings
will be illuminated Sherbrook St. GATHERINGS Dor
chester Beaver Hall Hill and other streets-n fact
there will be general illumination of the city style
OF magnifcence seldom witnessed here The Cor
poraton Arch on Bonaventure street is being pushed
forward by the contractors with the greatest aacrty
1t will be splendid affair, filling the entire width
forty-four feet. of street. The main arch twenty six
feet high, spanning the roadway with two smaller
arches the sidewalk. Immediately over
the centre arch will be the motto, Welcome, -
ana above ii will rise grand tower to the height of
fifty feet bearing its face the city coat OF and
being surmountcd by the Dominion flag. The towers
of the arch III Dominion square have been erected,
and the structure is to be completed tonight The
Montreal Snow Shoe and lacrosse clubs have decided
to erect an arch Beaver Hall Hill. Dorchester
street. This arch will be decorated with evcrgreens
snow shoes and lscrosses.
1t ia proposed to have the members OF tho two
clubs stationed in the vicinity OF the arch somewh
after tho style OF guard OF honor. The Caughna-
waga Indians will turn out to the number OF
1 200. all dressed in aboriginal costume and i'll war
paint They will be stationed III Victoria square. and
the passing of the viceregal party, viii sing the
national anthem in the Iroquois language.