EMPRESS GALLERY

-JUUlac __jll__d_Jt, Lll, VUUillC_b UJ. J-/U.X J.LO.XLL, 1UUU 1 HIS booklet has been prepared in response to the keen interest of visitors in the group of beautiful paintings on the walls of the Mary Louisa, Countess of stately dining room at the Empress Hotel, Elgin (1847-54). Lady Adelaide Annabelle Came to a young Canada Lisgar, (1868-72). Victoria, —a Canadian when it was agitated over the Arrived prior to the Red Pacific hostelry. beginnings of constitutional River Insurrection, a Fenian government, and felt the mael­ raid into Quebec and the strom whirl about her. Daugh­ westward expansion of Confe­ These paintings are portraits of the wives of ter of the Countess of Durham deration. One of the famous Governors-General of Canada, who during (five short-term governors in­ English beauties of the period, tervened), she sketched beau­ she is shown with abundant the last century came to a brave new world tifully and revived the old hair, classical features, and a French custom of a New rope of amber. from the Courts of Old England. Year's Eve Ball. Many of them have played important roles in the upbuilding of Canada. All have upheld the traditions of the Royal House, sharing with their husbands viceregal status and presiding with grace and dignity in the capital of Canada.

Elizabeth, Viscountess Harriot, Marchioness of Monck (1867-68). Dufferin and Ava, (1872-78) Saw Confederation launched, but left Canada before her Was worshipped by most husband's term of office was people with whom she came Louise Elizabeth, Countess of Durham, [1838] over. Although Lord and Lady into contact. An Irish beauty, Great Britain's xv very little lady " was just being Monck lived at Spencerwood, she was high-spirited, an crowned as Queen Victoria, when Louise Eliza­ , historic old actress. She drove the first beth; Countess of Durham (photograph on cover) Rideau Hall in Ottawa was spike in the Canadian Pacific came to Canada. purchased during their re­ Railway line in Manitoba— gime. Lady Monck was the Canada's first transcontinental For five momentous months, she was by the side personification of Victorian railway that made the Confe­ of her distinguished and handsome young hus­ dignity. deration of Canada a fact. band, George Lambton, first Earl of Durham, in the old Citadel of Quebec; a gloomy enough home for this pretty brown haired young woman, whisked from the quiet elegancies of young Queen Victoria's Court to the buffeting ways of Canada.

[2 [3] [4] H. R. H. Princess Louise Constance, Countess of Mary, Countess of Minto, Marchioness of Lome, Derby, (1888-93). (1898-1904). (1878-83). The Lady Stanley Institution Went to the Klondike with Was the charming fourth for Trained Nurses owes its late King George V and daughter of Her Majesty foundation to the enthusiasm Queen Mary (when they were Queen Victoria. She had real of this First Lady. She was the Prince and Princess of Wales). gifts as a painter and sculptor, mother of eight sons and two She was in Canada at the out­ and her statue of her mother daughters. Her second son, break of the Boer War and is in front of the Royal Victoria Commander Stanley of the when Queen Victoria died. A College in Montreal. The Royal Navy, married the regal figure with a tiara Royal Academy of Art was daughter of the Hon. C. E. crowning her luxurious dark started through her help and Pooley, K.C., of Esquimalt, hair. encouragement. B.C.

Ishbel, Countess of Maud, Marchioness of Aberdeen, (1893-98). Lansdowne, (1883-88). Strong-minded, a prohibition­ Alice, Countess Grey One of the four sisters im­ ist, reformer, philanthropist (1904-1911). mortalized by Lord Beacons- and dynamic personality, the field in his novel Lothair, she The wife of one of the most Countess crammed more good popular Governors-General, was the sister of Lady Anne deeds into twelve months Hamilton. The years she spent she was in Canada for the than most women do in a life­ brilliant pageants marking in Canada were marked by time, founded the Victorian the Riel Rebellion. Later, she the Tercentenary of the found­ Order of Nurses and acted as ing of Quebec. went to the Viceregal Palace head and unofficial press in India. agent for the newly formed National Council of Women.

[5] [6] [7 Lady Marie Evelyn Byng H. R. H. Princess Louise, of Vimy, Duchess of Connaught, (1921-26). Roberte, Countess of (1911-16). Bessborough, (1931-35) Lady Byng's pleasant Widely informed, gifted with hobbies were gardening and Is too recently a part of humor and abounding com­ writing. She left the beautiful Canadian life to need introduc­ mon sense, the third daughter rock garden at Rideau Hall tion or comment. One of the of H. R. H. Prince Frederick Ottawa, as a reminder of loveliest of ladies, her beauty Charles of Prussia, she re­ the former, and two books is equalled by her perfect vealed steady loyalty to the Barriers and Anne of the charm of manner and abso­ British Crown, but unhappily, Marshlands as a token of lute naturalness. did not live to see Peace. the latter. She took many Canadian wild flowers to her home in England.

CANADIAN Evelyn, Duchess of PACIFIC Devonshire, (1916-21). Marie Adelaide, Countess Was known for her unaffected of Willingdon, charm. She was a daughter of (1926-31). the Marquis of Lansdowne, Governor-General of Canada Later gracing the viceregal in 1883, and Lady Evelyn throne in India, Her Excel­ Hamilton, and inherited her lency showed extraordinary mother's beauty and. grace, energy and an equally strong which had so impressed interest in a veritable host Disraeli. of activities. Few people or events escaped her vivacious and shrewd commentary.

Engravings through the courtesy of Chatelaine, Toronto

[8] [9] 10] CANADA'S EVERGREEN EMPRESS HOTEL PLAYGROUND Victoria, British Columbia. Paradise of Sunshine and Flowers Canada's Evergreen Playground in British Columbia has A Canadian Pacific Hotel every vacation appeal. . . climate and recreation in a paradise- in Canada's Evergreen Playground setting . . . sunshine and flowers, with a climate that parallels the climatic optimum and is tempered by the tang of Pacific breezes The Empress Hotel, one of the world's most charming hotels, and the warm Japanese Current rolling onward from Asia. is beautifully situated overlooking the placid waters of Victoria's Victoria, capital of British Columbia, is a charming bit of Old England situated at the southern tip of Island — in the Inner Harbor. Embowered in lovely gardens and covered with ivy, heart of Canada's Evergreen Playground. It is the Evergreen the Empress offers you a joyous welcome and a delightful vacation. City — a city of flowers, hydrangeas, roses, hedges, oak trees, holly, imposing public buildings, attractive bungalows, beautiful gardens This famous hostelry has many attractions, including 570 and parks. Into this delightful setting the Empress Hotel fits with comfortable guest rooms, majority with bath; Crystal Ball Room; grace and charm... truly the ideal headquarters for a long or short stay. large public and private dining rooms; Tudor Grill Room; Concert Golf is played in Victoria every day of the year, and other music in rotunda; Supper dance every Saturday night; the Conser­ summer sports are all-year pursuits. Here, too, fishing, yachting, riding, motoring, tennis, and swimming in the glass-enclosed Crystal vatory with its fountain and masses of exotic blooms; and gardens Garden are equally enjoyable. An outstanding event in the holiday- with their shady trellised walks, brilliant with flowers. Yet, with all life of Victoria is the Empress Hotel Annual Golf Tournament, held these comforts and attractions, daily rates at the Empress are low and early in March over the picturesque course of the Victoria (Oak Bay) special Winter Vacation rates are available for stays of two weeks or Royal Col wood club for the Sir Edward Beatty Challenge Cup. This competition is open to guests of the Empress Hotel. or longer. Guests of the Hotel are extended the courtesy of the The Vancouver Island Spring Festival is held at Victoria in famous Victoria (Oak Bay), Royal Colwood and other golf clubs on April under the auspices of the Vancouver Island Horticultural payment of green fees. Society. The programme includes a flower festival and special lectures at the Empress Hotel, and the opening of many of Victoria's For full information, reservations, etc., communicate with exclusive gardens. your travel agent, any Canadian Pacific office, nearest Canadian The Empress Hotel is also noted for its Yuletide Festivities at Pacific Hotel, or Manager, Empress Hotel, Victoria, B. C, Canada. Christmas and New Year. With its Old English tradition, the Empress is an appropriate setting for the joyful celebration of these age-old festivities.

This stately dining room houses the Empress Gallery of First Ladies. THE EMPRESS HOTEL [ii [12]