The Newtown bee., 1894-11-16

in the year of the Christian Era 1S47, the 202nd since the foundation of Montreal, the first of Plus the Ninth's pontificate and the 10th of the reign of Victoria, Queen of England. I am the gift of the merchants, farmers and mechanics of Vile Marie. I was cast in London by Charles and George Meers." Adjoin- ing Notre Dame is the ancient seminary of St Sulpice for the education of priests.
 St Peters is the largest cathedral on the continent and is modelled after it's il- lustrious namesake in Rome. It is sur mounted by five domes, the great central is 250 feet high and supported by four piers, each 36 feet thick, and B Corinthian columns. The portico is surmounted by gigantic statues of the Apostles. There are 20 minor ehapels within the walls. Eneircling the domes are texts in Latin referring to St Peter's authority and the nature of the sacrament. The interior is study in gold and white. The pie lures are brilliant in color, the paint being scarcely dry. It had never oc- cured to us before that cathedrals could ever look new. Usually they grow old in the slow process of erection but this one has been finished before the
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 could lay his touch upon it. It was regret that we could not gain entrance to St Georges Anglican church. It was closed for repairs and the rector and family were on their vacation. At the Dorchester street Wesleyan church we were more successful. Dr Hemter, the pastor, was not at home, but the English housekeeper received us very cordially and conducted us about the church, showing the Sunday school and class rooms. St Andrews (Presbyte- rian) is very handsome structure, mod eled after the Salisbury cathedral, but on reduced scale. The |. M. c. A. have recently entered their new building opposite St Peter's. This elegant edi- flee is fitted out with every comfort for young men and boys. The handsome parlors are homelike; attractive books of pictures lie on the tables, and piano stands invitingly open. The reading room is we'll appointed and the library ample. There is a department for boys, number of whom came in to attend the four o'clock prayer meeting while we were there. The gymnasium is in the basement. An expert was having a fight with an immense rubber ball in one corner when we entered. He gave up his solitary contest and flew through the air for our benefit. This is one of the noblest buildings that Protestantism can claim in this Romish city. We did not omit to visit the Grey nunnery. We were driven to a massive stone building within an inclosure of solid masonry It seemed to us like fortress. The men and women who conducted us around appeared to be victims of some misfor- tune who at once evoked sympathy. We passed to the chapel through long corridor where were hung many framed notices enjoining silence, and reminding of the benefits of holy living and joyous giving. The mother superior was lead
 
 votions. They were dressed in short brown skirts pinned up in the back over petticoat of the same color, la wash erwOman. A long, coarse, blue checked apron, black, square shoulder cape, and bonnet, marvel of primness and homeliness complete the costume. The dress indicates readiness for service, no matter how humble. After prayers we went into the school room to see the children who sang motion songs in sprightly and
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 A gentleman asked a nun if she could leave any time she wished, 1T non un- derstand Anglaise," was the reply. Then with smile as it dawned up- on her what her questioner meant, ''Non, we not leave here." There are said to be 700 foundlings here. They are pale faced children about half of them die. They are we'll clad. At din- ner six were seated about round table and ate a thick, nutritious soup that was served by nun. The long bed room was model of neatness, but at sight of l5O beds in the room our physician groaned within himself and said ssThey'll get the rickets and die from breathing each others breath" In one depart ment were blind girls making bead bas- kets. blind woman knitting and aged men working with their knives on wood. All these articles are offered for sale. The premises are scrupulously clean, ian unearthly cleanliness" one of our ladies remarked. This care for the un- fortunate is a noble work, and sincerely do we appreciate the self renunciation of the sisters who devote themselves to this labor of love.
 It was early in the morning when we drove to Bonsecour market. The enclo- sure and all the streets about were filled with vehicles of every description from great trucks to the little wagons of the farmers who had ridden 40 miles, start ing at midnight to be on hand in good season. Soon we became interIocked. hub in wheel, with an enormous truck loaded with barrels of flour. There was a great deal of French spoken, loud vo- ciferous French. After 10 minutes a line began to move, until 20 vehicles had pulled py, and we had room to disentan- gle ourselves. The French Canadian is a contented fellow with few wants. When he needssa little money he seizes the thing at hand, bunch of sweet herbs, can of milk, some vegetables, and comes to market to get an equivalent. There were baskets of wild cherries,