“‘The rate of postage upon Letters posted in Canada, addressed to places within the Dominion or in the United States, will be three cents per ounce instead of three cents per half ounce as heretofore.
“‘Upon drop Letters posted at an office from which Letters are delivered by letter carrier, the postage rate will be two cents per ounce instead of one cent per half ounce. The rate of postage upon drop Letters, except in the cities, where free delivery by letter carrier has been established, will be one cent per ounce.
“‘The fee for the registration of a Letter or other article of mail matter will be five cents upon all classes of correspondence passing within the Dominion. For the present, and until further instructed, the registration fee may be prepaid by using the two cent registration stamps and postage stamps to make up the amount.
“‘Letters insufficiently prepaid will be charged double the deficiency as heretofore, provided at least a partial prepayment has been made.
“‘Letters posted wholly unpaid will be sent to the Dead Letter Office for return to the writer.
“‘John G. Haggart, Postmaster-General.
“‘Post Office Department, Ottawa, 8th May, 1889.’”
NEW BRUNSWICK.
“COMMENTS ON THE SPLIT STAMPS OF NEW BRUNSWICK.
“(To the Editor of ‘The Halifax Philatelist.’)