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Page contains 2 news clippings: a report of visit by Ex Premier Viviani to Parliament, and a photograph with announcement of marriage of the Marquis of Hartington to the Lady Mary Cecil in Hatfield, England. A cardboard tag is attached to the bottom of the page - possibly used for selling goods to raise funds.

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  • [start clipping] LARGE CROWD TURNS OUT TO WELCOME M. VIVIANI --- Citizens of Captial Gathered Early to Greet Former Premier of France - State Welcome To Head of French Mission to U.S. --- GREAT DEMAND FOR ADMISSION TO MUSEUM TO HEAR ADDRESS TO HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT --- The Capital turned out en masse today to greet a man who piloted France through one of the most trying periods in her history - Ex- Premier Viviani. The special train carrying the distinguished visitor was due to arrive at press time. Long before the hour at which the distinguished visitor was due to arrive at Central station, the crowds began to assemble on the streets and at the noon hour those thoroughfares along which M. Viviani and close Cabinet ministers and Privy Councillors who received him, were to pass, were lined by hundreds of Ottawa citizens, who desired to pay their tribute to one of the outstanding figures of the day. Tricolor in Evidence. Side by side, the Tricolor and the Union Jack floated over the temporary House of Parliament, the City Hall, and many dwellings and places of business. Every street car carried the colors of the two nations which are standing side by side in the fight for freedom. Flags of the allies and streamers hung from many buildings. M. Viviani was met at the International boundary by Hon. E.L. Patenaude; Sir George Foster, acting Premier; Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the Cabinet Ministers, many of the Privy Councillors, and Mayor Fisher and the members of the City Council, were at the station to welcome him when the train pulled in. The Governor-General's Foot Guards were on hand to provide the guard of honor and a detachment from the Dominon Police formed an additional guard. Reception At Station. The arragements provided for an informal reception at the station following which the party was scheduled to proceed by way of Sparks and Metcalfe streets to the House of Commons. Here at 11(?) o'clock the two Houses will assemble, and an address of welcome will be read by the Speakers. M. Viviani will then deliver an address, which will form a part of the records of Hansard. Appreciation of the honor conferred will be expressed by George Foster, seconded by Sir Wilfrid Laurier. At the close, there will be an informal reception in order to give all an opportunity to greet the distinguished guest. [end clipping] May 12 - 1917 (annotation in ink) [start clipping] MARRIAGE OF DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE'S HEIR 1 photograph Wedding of the Marquis of Hartington, son of the Duke of Devonshire, Governor-General of Canada; and Lady Mary Cecil, daughter of the Marquis of Salisbury, at St. Ethelrede's, Hatfield, Eng. The bride and bridegroom leaving the church. The Marquis of Hartington was wounded on the Mesopotamian campaign but has recovered and returned to the front. [end clipping]
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