Abbott's guide to Ottawa and vicinity . n the corridor (at the left) a tablet to com-memorate the first vessel to cross the Atlantic by steam power—The RoyalWilliam—which was wholly constructed in Canada. Here is the entrance to— The Library, a polygon of 16 sides, and 120 feet in diameter. The dome issupported by massive buttresses and beautifully constructed flying the interior the height from the floor to the top of the inside of the cupolais 160 feet. The floor is inlaid with Canadian woods, and the book shelvesare richly carved in Canadian white pine. In the centre is a whit
Abbott's guide to Ottawa and vicinity . n the corridor (at the left) a tablet to com-memorate the first vessel to cross the Atlantic by steam power—The RoyalWilliam—which was wholly constructed in Canada. Here is the entrance to— The Library, a polygon of 16 sides, and 120 feet in diameter. The dome issupported by massive buttresses and beautifully constructed flying the interior the height from the floor to the top of the inside of the cupolais 160 feet. The floor is inlaid with Canadian woods, and the book shelvesare richly carved in Canadian white pine. In the centre is a white marblestatue of Queen Victoria, by Marshall Wood, the English sculptor. Thebuilding was completed in 1876. At the time the Government removed toOttawa the library contained 55,000 volumes ; there are now 350,000. Theaccommodation for books is now entirely inadequate. The collection ofbooks and pamphlets relating to Canada is very complete. When Parlia-ment is not sitting books may be obtained under certain restrictions. Dur- 2S. LIBRARY OF PARLIAMEx\TT ing session the library is open continuously at other times, on week days,from 9 to 4 Leaving the Library and continuing to the right, the Commons chamberis reached. The difference between the Commons and Senate chamber, asregards seating, will be noticed. The members of the Press occupy thegallery above the Speakers chair. Portraits of King Edward VII andQueen Alexandra (by Forbes, a Canadian artist) will be seen at the ends ofthe chamber. The remaining portions of the building are used chiefly for offices,committee rooms and Ministers and Members private rooms. The tower, which is open from 10 to 4, is ascended by winding the way up will be seen the clock, with its 14 foot pendulum. Each houris struck with a 50 lb. weight on a bell weighing a ton. The dials are 8feet in diameter. The long climb is well rewarded by the views from the top,which can hardly be surpassed on the continent. The country
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