Your correspondent was in the city of Sherbrooke, the industrial centre of the Eastern' Townships of Quelec, on Jubilee Day. There practically the whole population turned out, first to witness a parade which included school pupils and teachers as well as local clubs and military units, then to attend a ceremony at which Jubilee Medals awarded to resid of the district wer resented. Members of the legislatures, certain civil servants, educationists and members of the nursing profession, were included in the honours list, and each received a silver medal as 2 solvent of the occasion.
With the main part of the celebrations in London over, Premier Bennett is returning at the end of nex: week to Canada, and Parliament will resume its interrupted session short-'While Mr. Bennett's reported to be proved, it is hard to say what action he will take regard: Ing the leadership of the Conserv tive party during the coming elections. "Tt is known that during his stay in London he has consulted several specialists, and there is a rather widespread belief that he ha been advised to keep away from ihe Strenuous duties of office.
He has refused to commit himself as yet, and merely announced before sailing that he intended to consult' with his cabinet regarding plans for the dissolution of Parliament and for the lection.
While there is much business that might be taken up when the Howse Fe-assembles, it is rather doubtful whether there will be much enthusiasm. A goodly number of the members will' be eager to get brok quickly to their constituencies snd organize their forces for the battle. And the summer season, which will be on us with a rush next month, never was popular legislators. with the federal
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