The Newtown bee., 1894-11-16
MONTREAL.

MUNTREAL.
 EARLY HISTORY OF THE CITY.-ITS PUB
 AND CHURCHEs.-A CITY WITH MANY
 ATTRACTIONS.
 "Ville Marie" the City of Maisonneure, is the religious and the original name of Montreal. De Maisonneure, the founder. was Frenchman of rank. Stirred by passionate devotion to his church he de- termined to propagate the faith among the Indians and plant religious colony on Mt Royal Island. When his father remonGtrated with him for setting about so hazardous and hopeless an undertak- ing, he replied, ''Every one who hath forsaken home or father or mother or lands for my name sake, shall inherit everlasting life." The settlers in Que bee offered him the Isle of Orleans that he might be nearer succor, but he said he would penetrate to Mt Royal if every tree were an Iroquois. From the first Montreal consisted of three religious communities in honor of the Holy Fam fly, a seminary of priests devoted to Jesus, hospital of nuns, consecrated to Joseph and school in honor Of the Virgin. About this nucleus has grown the city. In l642 little bark chapel was built under the name of Notre Dame. Through increasing demands, five times has the church been rebuilt. In 1923 the foundations of the present structure were laid. By using the aisles l5,OOO people can be seated within it's walls. So happily was it planned that the vast concouIse can hear and follow the services. It is modelled after the famed Notre Dame of Paris. The lofty twin towers at either end of the facade are visible from the south for distance of 30 miles.
 THREE COLOSSAL STATUES
 representing the Virgin, St Joseph and St John the Baptist are placed over the arcades. The side aisles are set with chapels and adorned with pictures, some of which are valuable and meritorious. The two storied galleries are studded with pictured windows, that admit softened, warm rayed light. The grand altar is rich in heavy, old wood, ex- quisitely carved and is relieved by five great paintings that express the sacrifice of Christ, and the antitypes in the old Testament.
 "Of course you want to see the new Chapel of our Lady, said our guide as he ushered us through a hall back of the main altar into sanctuary on whose threshold we stood spell bound as a flood of unexpected beauty enveloped us. Perfect harmony is maintained in proportion and chosen color. The chap el is study in gold and violet. The painting over the altar represents the transfguration. The Savior stands with a glory upon His face that scarcely belongs to this life. His garment has wilderness that would be harsh except for the violet cloud that is about to over- shadow Him. The glory of Moses and Elias is illustrated by an angelic expres- sion, not at all wanting in dignity. The attitudes of the disciples express the varying thought of fear, surprise and bewilderment in each mind. It is said to be the work of Canadian artist It surpasses by far any picture we saw in the Province and is the product of an entirely different schools of thought and color. A large panel on the right rep resents Mary holding the infant Jesus, who appears as a star of light in the mothers arms. The panel on the left represents the Savior healing diseases and blessing little children. In the rear is symbolical painting representing first the glory of the Father as the King of the Universe, beneath is the Son en- and under thls the Holy Spirit in form of dove from which proceeds rays of glory. The same exquisite vio- let tones prevail in all these paintings. Strains of dulcet music from an unseen organ fell gently on the ear. The sound came from above suggesting an awful choir. On our second visit we were to find ourselves at wed- ding.
 THE BRIDE AND GROOM
 were kneeling at the altar while suitable masses were being celebrated. We took our places devoutly and remained to see he end. The bride and groom then arose and led the way out of the chapel by their friends. The bride who was dressed in travelling suit of gray and carried bouquet, wore quiet and subdued expression, but the happi- ness of the bridegroom could not be con- cealed. He beamed upon everyone and carried himself as proudly as man un- der the circumstances is privileged to do. A million dollars has been expended on this chapel. It's memory will ever re- main as the masterpiece of art of all we saw in Canada. The view of the city from the towers is very imposing, but the chief attraction is the bells. In the eastern tower is the chime, 10 bells in toned in such harmony that the most varied musical airs can be executed. The other tower contains 1.-the great the largest bell in America and the fifth in the world. It's weight
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