The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-07-12

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history OF It's own Behind this
again, appears the humble, but stal
more interesting chapel Of the Indian
village Of Lorette. Still turning west
ward we lotice the sinuosities OF the
ST Charles. as it rolls through green
meadows down to its confluence with
ST. Lawrence. Yonder is the monu-
ment to the brave Of 1860. on the st.
Foye road; beside it,. is a Martello
tower; nearer still is the Wolfe shaft
on the plains.
Dufferin Terrace was first laid out
by the Earl Of Du ham. governor-gen-
eral Of Canada in 1898. Dming the
administration Of the Marquis of Duff
ferin and Ava. however, it was inn
proved and enlarged into the present
promenade, and has since been known
as the Dufferin Terrace.
At the eastern end Of the terrace is
the Champlain monument. erected in
honor of Samuel de Chamrlain, the
founder of Quebec The monument
faces the Chateau Frontenac. one Of
the worlds magnificent hotels com.
manding delightful views Of the St
Lawrence as far as the eye can reach
down past the Isle of Orleans,
across TO Lewis and beyond up stream
to Sillery, and to the left, the country
along the beautiful valley Of the St
Charles river II has been planned
with a strong sense Of the fitness Of
things In exterior It blends with its
surroundings: 1t is part of the won
drous picturesQueness. while the in
terror is a monument to the skill of
the architect, who has retained the
maximum of comfort and beauty with
out sacrificing the outlook, which has
been obtained by constructing the
hotel in the shape OF a horseshoe
The site Of this beautiful hotel is
that of the ancient Chateau st. Louis,
for above two centuries the seat Of the
government of the province. Tho
foundations of the original castle,
dating 1920, can be seen still under
Dufferin Terrace.
The ST. Louis hotel has recently
been modernized and reopened 1t is
located within three minutes walk Of
Dunerin Terrace and in proximity to
all points Of interest. It's rates are
reasonable and the service is excel
lent Under the present able manage
ment. It justly claims its share OF
patronage.
The Hotel Victoria is another 0f
Quebec's favorite hotels. Overlooking
the valley of the St. Charles river, it
is situated within one block Of the
Grand Battery, AMI commands de-
lightful view. It is convenient to all
points Of interest and its range of
prices is well within keeping with a
modest purse.
The Clarendon Hotel is located at
the corner Of st. AIMS and Garden
streets. 1t is well managed, and IS
popular with all who favor it with
their patronage.
A stroll around the ramparts, and
an inspection of the picturesque and
substantial archways, gives the visit
or a good idea Of the military strength
Iof the city II the midst Of these
standing evidences Of defence, we pia!
trace the dominant influence Of 2
greater power in the embodiment o
its religious institutions, still breath
ling the monastic spirit OF the seven
ltecnth century Growing the Cliff
stands the University Of Laval th
chief seat of French culture in th
Dominion To the visitor, the univers
ty possesses a peculiar charm, AM
} many a priceless relic ana work Of az
may se found withlh its walls. Il ha
been called after the famoua bishoI
Mgr de Laval de Montmorenci VIII
endowed 1t literally, as did all hi
successo ors. 1t looks down from IN
high rock-two hundred feet aboy
the river-upon one of the most mas
nifeent scenes in America. Impo
ing as the edifce IS from the outsid
1t is a treasure house within, with II
vast library, It's museum and pictur
gallery Among the celebrated ma
ters represented in the gallery Of Il