2/57 The first Government Building stood back from the street in Winnipeg on the corner of Main Street and McDermott Avenue East, of the present-day. The Legislative Council--a miniature House of Lords--of seven members, was appointed, and electoral divisions for the election of members to the Legislative Assembly were made to the number of twenty-four--twelve French and twelve English. The time for the opening of Parliament was the spring of 1871. It was a notable day, for the citizens were much interested in scrutinizing those who were to be their future rulers. The opening passed off with eclat. |