THE MERCIER MONUMENT

Upon this granité column stands, The Premier of his day ; So long as the French language lasts, His memory won't decay.

The Allégorie Panes :

Front :

Hère Eloquence expands his wing, Abundance makes him smile; She with her horn of plenty, Cheers the f armer 's heart meanwhile.

Back:

Hère Patriotism stands alone, Contentment on her face; Our country's flag she fondly clasps, Proud emblem of our race.

Right:

A woman gleaning in the field, With sheaf of golden grain ; Personifies the frugal life, Our f armer 's still maintain.

Left:

An angel hère with outspread wing,

In graceful poise, would tell

Of Mercier 's gift of éloquence;

Wich held ail in its spell.

Québec, June 25. F. J. H.

''La Libre Parole"^ Québec

Journal hebdomadaire