November 11, 1867
PARLIAMENTARY SALOON
The doors of the Parliamentary Saloon are to be closed following a resolution of the members late Friday evening. The decision has been hailed by the press, including the Ottawa Times which writes:
This resolution will not, of course, prevent the supply of such refreshments as may be necessary to sustain the bodily strength of Members during a protracted sitting when the requirements of public business might render it inconvenient for them to leave the precincts of Parliament; but it will have the effect of preventing strangers from distracting Members from their attendance in the House, to gossip, and perhaps, do something worse, down stairs.
GOVERNOR-GENERAL’S LEVEE
His Excellency Lord Monck, the Governor-General, will hold a levee at two o’clock in the afternoon on November 16 in his suite in the East Building of the Parliament Buildings.
Gentlemen attending are requested to bring two cards with their names legibly written or printed on them. One is to be given to the person appointed to receive them in the corridor. The other will be given to the Officer who will announce them to His Excellency.
Attendees are to enter by the door directly below the Governor-General’s Office and depart by the East door.