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A Fancy Ball at the Victoria Rink, Montreal. Francis George Coleridge, 1865-1866. Library and Archives Canada, Acc. No. 1983-138-81 Purchased with the assistance of a grant from the Minister of Communication under Cultural Property Export and Import…

A Fancy Ball at the Victoria Rink, Montreal. Francis George Coleridge, 1865-1866. Library and Archives Canada, Acc. No. 1983-138-81 Purchased with the assistance of a grant from the Minister of Communication under Cultural Property Export and Import Act.

February 5, 1868

February 05, 2018 by David Artemiw

CABINET DISCORD

The Globe’s Ottawa correspondent contradicts rumours of discord in the cabinet that were published just yesterday.

HOWLAND RECOVERING

The Montreal Daily Witness reports that Hon. William Howland (Inland Revenue) has recovered well-enough from his liver congestion and the abscess under his arm that he is expected to return to work at Ottawa within a couple of weeks.

REPORTS FROM NEW BRUNSWICK

The following reports have been received from New Brunswick:

  • Dr. Hiram Dow (York) is said to be the Government’s choice for Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
  • The province is said to have a surplus of $200,000
  • Judge Lemeul Allan Wilmot is rumoured to be set for appointment as Lieutenant-Governor

FANCY DRESS SKATING BALL AT VICTORIA RINK

The annual fancy dress ice-skating ball was held last night at the Victoria Rink in Montreal. The always popular event was reported to have been very successful and another, even more spectacular, affair is said to be in the works.

February 05, 2018 /David Artemiw
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