n, and then, in connection with the
battlefields park scheme, Wolfe and Montcalm. The second part of
the issue represents Cartier's arrival before Quebec. On the calm
waters of the mighty St. Lawrence stand in bold relief three ships
of the discoverer of Canada, flying the fleur-de-lys.

As a sequel to the above is a very picturesque tableau. In
Champlain's narrative of his third voyage to Canada is found the
following passage:--

"With our canoes laden with provisions, our arms and some
merchandise to be given as presents to the Indians, I started on
Monday, May 27, from the isle of Sainte Helaine, accompanied by
four Frenchmen and one Indian. A salute was given in my honour from
some small pieces of artillery."

The artist, under the inspiration of these few lines, has depicted
Champlain's departure for the west. There stand two canoes. In one
Champlain's companions have already taken their places, paddle in
hand, whilst the great explorer is still on shore, bidding good-bye
to a few friends. The picture is full of life. The legend
underneath reads as follows: "Partement de Champlain pour L'ouest."
The word "partement", now obsolete, is the one used by Champlain
for the modern one "depart".

The same note of old France is used in connection with a view of
the first house in Quebec, indeed in Canada, Champlain's
habitation, which is called in his narrative "l'abitation de
Quebecq". This stamp is a clear reproduction of a cut from
Champlain's work. Quebec as it was in 1700 is the next view, copied
from Bacqueville de la Potherie's "Histoire de la Nouvelle France".
It is a quaint picture of the old city, showing steeples here and
there, the fort on the river front and in faint lines the
Laurentide Mountains in the background.

All stamps bear with the words "CANADA POSTAGE" the line "IIIe
centenaire de Quebec".

The postmaster-general has given special attention to the selection
of portraits and historical scenes to be represented. His choice
has been an excellent one.

The carrying out of the engraving part of the plan has been
entrusted to Mr. Machado, of the American Bank Note Co., who, with
keen artistic sense, has performed his part of the work with great
success.

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