8 TOURING QUEBEC AND THE MARITIMES United Kingdom Branch of the Empire Parliamentary Association. The mace used in the Canadian House of Commons, is the symbol of power, and is a replica of the famous old mace of the ancient town of . When the Speaker of the House takes the chair, it is placed on the table. When the House goes into Committee, the Speaker leaves the chair, and the Deputy - Speaker presides. When the House adjourns, the mace is put in another resting place. The Speaker is provided with a luxurious living apartment in the Parliament Buildings. Whenever a dispute arises in Committee, he is sent for, and his ruling prevails. We were much impressed by the magnificent ceilings, walls and furnishings of the Commons and of the Senate Chamber; by the four exquisite paintings of King Edward VII, Queen Alexandra, Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary, and by the Nurses' Memorial. The latter statuary cost $32,000, having been subscribed by the nurses of Canada . The work was executed by Geo. W. Hill, of Montreal. The block of white marble, which was brought from Italy for the Nurses' Memorial, weighs three tons. On the left hand side are represented the first sisters of mercy, who came to Canada in 1639. To the right are the nurses of the Great War. The central figure is Humanity, holding in her right hand the open book of memories,—1639 to 1918, while her left is a hand of healing. From the Parliament Buildings we went to the Chateau Laurier , whose stately Norman beauty and location makes it distinctive among the best hotels of Canada . Our evening dinner there was an event which we shall never forget. Controller C. J. Tulley extended greetings from the city, followed by addresses from Hon. W. R. Motherwell, Hon. Robert Forke and Rev. J. Clark Logan.