It was told me that this Maxime St. Germain, from a humble habitant, by the rise of the value of his property, has risen to great wealth, though still living in his humble way, and with his wife and brother still occupy the old homestead. To make one understand the beauty of Moncklands, you must pay it a personal visit, and, in default of that, I cannot do better than copy a page of its prospectus. I can only say that I was utterly charmed even during my hurried visit. The view is so lovely from the front. The parlors so tastefully, even elegantly, furnished, with a fine library in one of them, every token of refinement, and the spirit of order prevails with a carefulness of detail which must conduce to the comfort of its inmates. "In this Institution for Young Ladies will be found all the advantages, comfort, etc., in harmony with its pre-eminence among the various houses of this Order. In point of situation, salubrity, and picturesque scenery, Villa Maria is unrivalled; the grounds are extensive, and comprise a delightful grove and a lovely little lake, with gondolas, for the healthful amusement of the pupils. The house, which was formerly the residence of the Governor-General of Canada, is fitted up in a style of comfort and in a degree of elegance not surpassed by any establishment of the kind. French being the language of the Institution, the pupils possess rare facilities for acquiring a thorough and practical knowledge of this language. French conversation is compulsory, and enters into the competition for the highest honors. The course in the English language is thorough and complete. The Governor-General of the Dominion of Canada has graciously given this institution a magnificent medal, to be awarded for general proficiency. Hon. Ed. Murphy, Montreal, a valuable microscope, to the young lady who excels in natural history. Mrs. Ed. Murphy, a magnificent gold medal, for excellence in the art of house-keeping. The Countess de Beaujeu, a rich gold medal, to the young lady who excels in French conversation. The Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of Quebec, a medal for universal history. The Rev. L. Collin, Sup. S. S. S., a gold medal for literature. The Rev. J. Marechal, a gold medal for religious instruction. The Hon. P. J. O. Chauveau, ex-minister of Education, a gold medal for composition. The Rev. Mother Sup. General, a gold medal for excellence in deportment. J. J. McElhone, Esq., of Washington, a gold medal for phonography and type-writing. J. M. McGirr, Esq., Ont., a gold medal for mathematics. Awarded by an artist, a gold lyre, for proficiency in music. *ST. LOUIS HOTEL.*