DAILY EXAMINE

1891.

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APRIL 24

The First Mis step:

a ; One cot the frst pubii cts Government waa in the nature of 4

oft taita This is a serious charge But let the people judge according & °

After the announcement that the Legis- lature would adjourn until’ the 16th June,

] } in order, as the Premier explained, that

the Government may have time to enquire fully into the financial state of the Frovince and that the by-elections consequent upon

solid 1 +} the acceptance of office by himaslf and the

Mesars. McMillan and Mclean -mas be

held, the Leader of the Upp mition ro- 1s] ‘ 4}

, vested that the Public Accounts of ne

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past year ve laid upon the table of the ’ - } House, pointing out that the people of t!

Province are likely to be deceived and mis-

led if the figures and facts contained in are withheld from

Mr. McLeod

statement

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the acc

In support of his request,

referred to the questionable concerning our finances which had been put into the mouth of the Lieutenant-Governor and published from the Chair of State. Hon. Mr. Farquharson at once responded that the request would be granted; and after con- sulting for a moment with his colleagues, the Premier went, apparently, to get the

report. But though he returned in the course of a few moments, the reports were not lsid upon the table—nor were they brought down be-

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fore the house rose, the Government hayr-

ing decided to adhere to the custom of former years under which the official re- ports are not placed before the Legislature until after the Governor's Speech has been answered.

request of

the

Thus, notwithstanding the

the Leader of the Opposition and

promise of the Government, we have to go into a discussion of the financial state of the Province

The Patriot clamored against the Me- Leod Administration the public accounts were not made public long before the Logislature What Patriot say now /

without the public accounts because

met | will the

Our new Government made and broke a promise within an hour. And their excuse ts,—the necessity for adherence to an effete form !

It is stated on the street to-day that His Honor the’Lieutenant Governor refused his consent to an application for permission to depart from this form. This is very like a story to be told to the marines. It credible that the Lieutenant Governor would, on a mere point of Parliamentary etiquette, atand in the way of the reception by the public of definite information which is, at this juncture, of the highest interest and importance to the Province. We refuse to

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believe that he did so, unless he were under a misapprehension as to the facta and circumstances of the case. But if he did so—then his Gov- ernment are clearly responsible

and accountable for his act. In view of their binding promise to the Legislature, they should not have permitted the House of Assembly to adjourn until their require ment had been complied with and their promise had been fulfilled.

All the facts in connection

‘ ea incident

with this .prove (ly of the sacredness of a premise (2) that they have

no very clear idea of the powers and duties

notable combine to

that they have not an exalted idea

of a responsible government, (3) that they desire to impuse people, before the bye-elections, false state- ments which they dare not make if the public accounts were published, and (4) that

they are not above making an unfair, and

upon credulous

unconstitutional attempt to throw the re- sponsibility and the odium of their act to this end upon the person of the Lieutenant

Governor. - ore -~— -_

Testimony of the Banks.

Accorornc to the Opposition press Can- sda is now in a state of financial collapse. The ‘* Bank Statement” for March agree with the Grit press.

does sor, however, in the contrary, a distinct improvement is xhibited. Turning to the bank accounts at 1is period in the last three years, nd the following exhibit

CIRCULATION,

we

1889. 1890. 1891, 0,627,074 331,704,280 333,020,660 PUBLIC DEPOSITS

23,392,700 $123,809,800

MERCANTILE LOANS,

73,451,500 $175,583,300 177,937,600 NET FOREIGN BALANCES,

1,088,000 $9,748,500 $13,121,667

$136,060,000

Chese facts and figures speak louder than

rds. A particularly noticeable feature

l naw un Teunis Club Entertainment. ‘

hich attended the

LHE singular success W! first entertainment given by the above Club in Charlottetown two years ago made for them a reputation which the brilliant performanca of last night ni niy sustained but greatly en- hanced. The programme comprised a Fan Drill and the drama of Mrs. Hodgson Burnett's pretty story of Esmeralda. Long und anxiously has the event been looked

and long and laborious we know have been the pains taken to produce an entertainment worthy of the Club and of the appreciation of the most retined and

f our citizens :~nor will any gay

forward to,

cultured « in Vain.

The brilliantly, but becomingly, attired ladies who underwent the rigors,and grace- fully performed the intricacies, of the Fan Drill in to Captain Weeks,

bedience

whose praises were celebrated in song by one of the fair soldiers, acquitted themselves singularly well in. spite of bvious, though unavoidable, diffi-

vulties. This is the more surprising in view of the fact that the lady accompanist, Mrs. Mitchell, who has practiced with them from the first, was absent owing to illness

Her place was admirably supplied, at the brief< st p sgsible notice, by Mr. L. W. Wat- son. Ease, grace and beauty in combina- tion, with obedience, military bearing and promptitude, made a charming scene, which was fully appreciated by the hun- dreds whe filled the hall,—if hearty and prolonged applause mean anything. Too much praise cannot be afforded Captain Weeks for the labor and pains he took with his interesting company. The drama of Esmeralda was, in our opiaion, admirably sustained in all its parts; and, except in ove or two unimportant particulars, the striking situations in which it abounds— pathetic, quaint and thrilling—faithfully syed. Mr. Bartlett, as Dive Hardy, the hero, and Mrs. Blanchard, as Esmerel- da, were very happy in their interpretation f their respective parts, Mrs. Blanchard, especivily,exhibiting great histrionic ability und dramatic instinct. The closing scene of the second act (as indeed of all the acts but specially this) appealed most powerfully to the feelings of the audience, and great was their relief when the curtain dropped. udeed, we have rarely been moved so leeply by any dramatic presentment we witnessed,—and they are not a few. We should have been none the less pleased had there been a little more passion exhib- ited by the hero and heroine especially at their parting and meeting, but the restraint which they showed was in its way quite as admirable. Their roles might have been easily overdoue—they were however, well done. We feel very much inclined to pro- nounce Mrs. Blanchard’s acting as faultiess. Mrs. Malcolu: Macleod as Nora Desmond sustained her part with remarkable ability snd with perfect success. Her enuncia- tion and articulation were 80 good, that every word she uttered was heard by the audience The dilficultiesof the love scenes between her and Estabrook—the most im- portant part of her play — were met cleverly and artistically presented, nor was the faintest suggestion of weakness to beobservedanywhere. Perfect composure and self-possession characterised Mrs. McLeod’s performance from beginning to end, but speciallyin the scene in thedraw- ing room where Dave Hardy is first told the story of ‘*Esmeralda” hislong sought for lover, where her acting was very strong. Might we suggest that the Parisian artists were in straitened circumstances, Mr. F. ti. Arnaud was a completely sucessful **Estabrook,” and he played his part with much talent. Singularly happy and appro- priate was the choice which made of him an «** Estabrook,” and of Mrs. Malcolm McLeod a ** Nora Desmond,” and it result- ed in giving unmixed pleasure and gratifi- cation to the audience. Mr. Arnand’s play in the ball room scene was was exceedingly good, in perfect taste and sincerity. Mrs. Bartlett's interpretation of the part of ** Kate Desmond” was also quite faithful and marked with the supreme simplicity, naturalness, buoyancy of spirit, and bright- ness of manner which it demanded, nor could we but be struck by her ease and grace of manner. Mr. Harrison Carvell, as ‘Jack Desmond,” Mr. Ings,as ‘*‘Drew,” an Ameri- can speculater, and Captain Weeks as the ‘French Marquis,” did full justice to their several parts. lt now re- mains for us to refer to the two leading characters, about which we cannot speak but in the highest terms of praise. Mrs, Percy Pope’s part was admittedly in many respects a most difficult one, and every situation called for the exhibition of special ability. It will suffice to say that Mrs. Rogers was a true character as we beheld her last night, her firmness, ambition and sordidness remaining strong to the end. We are not likely to forget the ill-used and misunderstood ** Mother” fora long time to come, nor the talented lady who played her part. Dr. Blanchard, as the ‘Old Man Rogers,” was a faultless character, and his acting was marked by true genius and

dramatic instinct. The pathos of his every situation was naturally and sympathetically displayed, nor did the audience miss what

they might otherwise have done had a less

true actor stood before them,—this aspect

of his play. Hence many of us smiled

through our tears. We heartily thank the good ladies and gentiemen of the club for

their charming entertainment.

Mr. Vinnicombe’s splendid «orchestra, which deserves the warm and continued support of our citizens, added much by their capital selections to the success of last night's entertainmont, and we cannot forbear an expression of the hope that this band of instrumentalists may be so well ap- preciated that they will be encouraged to go on.

We could not help thinking last night how proud we ought to be that whenever

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Written For The Examiner. Spring Morn Voices.

DOCK ENDORFF,

BY JACOB B, There's a mildness and a sweetness in the dawning of the morn, As the rosy tints of twilight stealing nigh, Telling lower thana whisper that another day is born— flee the shadows and the darkness from the sky ; Loud the lusty cock is crowing, Bright the horizon is glowing, And a roseate blush is flowing over all ; The squirrels are all chattering, Industriously pattering, And seemingly all flattering each other on the wall,

There's a softness and a freshness in the

breezes of the morn, As the balmy air comea laden

bowers,

Wafting on delicious fragrance from the leaf-

lets newly born,

the aromatic haunta

flowers ;

Busy bees are outward hastiug,

There’s no time tor reckless wasting,

from the

And of springing

Ev'ry bud and blossom tasting in their flight ; All buzzing unpretentiously, And toiling conscientiously, : And highly advantageously from morning

until night.

There’s a joyousness and gladness in the meadows of the morn,

As the dew-drop sparkles gayly in the sun,

Borne aloft, each shining crystal from the ver- dare they adorn,

Up to heaven, to return when day is done ; Snowy lambs in transport joyous, Treasures that will ne’er annoy us,

In their artlessness decoy us to their play ; Now frolicing and gamboling, Or innocently rambling, And o'er the mothers scrambling, they pass the time away.

There’s a wildness and a richness in the forests of the morn, As we listen to the rustle of the leaves, Making music with the songsters that on airy wings are born Homeward Jaden with sheaves ; Ev’ry warbler is screaming And the rising sun is gleaming, Nature ev’rywhere is seemingly so gay, While thankfully and cheerfuily Each toiler rises carefully, To enter inte prayerfully the labors of the day. Vancouver, B. C., April 14th, 1891.

the relics of the

Balthousie Universtiy.

WHAT THE ISLAND STUDENTS DOING,

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AE IMPORTED CARRIAGE STAL- LION *G@eM will make the season of 1851 as follows :—

Will go to Charlottetown by train on Mon- | day, 4th May, and will stand at Barristers | stables up to Monday, May 11; thence will

ywroceed to Montague Bridge by Half-W ay

Jouse, where he will remain over night ;

thence to Montague Bridge on 12th and re-

tuain at J. J. McDonald’s until evening of the

14th ; thence to his stable at Lower Montague,

remaining there until Monday, 18th.

The above route will be continued fort-

nightly during the s2ason, health and weather

permitting. a Terme for the Season: - $11 00 cash, or note of hand at first service, payable let November.

CLOW & POOLE,

Qwners:

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Card of Thanks.

HE members of the Charlottetown Lawn Tennis Club beg to offer their sincere thanks to the ladies and gentlemen of the orchestra, and to all others, by whose valuable assistance they were able to bring the enter- tainment of last evening to so succesaful a conclusion. ap24

BLACK GOODS.

UR STOCK OF SPRING DRESS FABRICS has been carefully and

The result of the Dalhousie University examination appears in the Halifax papers to hand this morning. Among the strdents graduating, we notice the following Island-,

W. Brehaut, D. D. Hugh, T. F. West.

As will be seen by the subjumed extracts from the past list the position of Islanders at Dalhousie has been fully stistained :—

J, W. Brehaut—French, Class I; Latin, 4th year, Class 1; Greek, 4th year, Class I..

D. D. Hugh—Senior Philosophy, Class I; Advanced Political Economy, Class I; French, Class, 1; lst Secund Class; Botany, passed.

kK. J. Jordan—Senior Philosophy, Class 1; Organic Chemistry, passed; Practical Chemistry, Class I.

Hedley Ross—Junior Philosophy, Class Il; English, 2nd year, Olass 11; Latin, 2nd year, Class Il; Greek, 2d year, Ulass I; Mathematics, 2nd year, passed.

Sophia Russ—Inorganic Chemistry, Class II; English, lst year, Class If; Latin, Ist year, Class 1; Grevk, Ist year, Class I; Mathematics, Ist y ear, Class I.

Albert Martin~--Latin, 2nd year, Class I]; Greek, 2nd year, Class 1.

S. N. Robertson—Greek, 3rd year, Class Il; German, I Class, Class 2; Senior Phil- usophy, passed; Ethics, 2nd class.

Geo. Arthur-——Practical Chemistry, Class I; Frenca, [1] Class, class 2; German, 2nd class, passed; Junior Philosophy, Class 1; Mathematies, 2nd year, passed.

T. F. West—Senior Philosophy, passed ; Ethics, 2nd Class; Organic Chemistry, Class Il; Advauced Practical Chemistry, Class 1; Political Economy, Class IL.

Christopher Munro—Ethics, passed. ~

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News Notes.

The burning of the Canadiaz Pacific cabinet shop at Montreal caused a loss of $75,000.

Three hundred coal heavers at the Cleve- land docks have struck for an jucreese of wages.

lvioting by the strikers contirues in the Pennsylvania coke regions. _Arrol Bros., a well known Glasgow firm, have suspended payment.

Six hundred of the 950 Iaborers engaged n grading Jackson Park, Chicago, for the World’s Fair, have struck for an ~ increase in wages from $1.50 to $1.75 per day.

The British steamer Hogarth, i'rom Rio Janeiro, is detained in quarantine at New York because her chief enginneer died at sea of yellow fever.

While the earnings of the Grad Trunk Railway are steadily dropping, thse of its great all-Canadian rival, the C. P. R., are growing wonderfully. For the week ending April 14th, the ©. P. R. earnings were $371,000 as compared with $304,000 the saine month of last year. No wonder Sir Hlenry Tyler abuses Sir Charles Tupper.

During the past five days over 200,000 pounds of fish were thrown array in New York because there was no sale for them at any price. And yet there are thousands in

the addition to public deposits, which } occasions arise in Charlottetown which call | *24¢ great city on the verge of starvation, mounting up so steadily that before the | for the exhibition of talent and ability, both to whom these fish would have been

r closes they promise to reach $150,000, - , or nearly three times the amount of

osits held in 1878. 7e-rere - -The British trade returns for the first

are always to be found; and that, in addi- tion to our musicians and other artists, we have to rejoice in the possession of such a

appeared before us last night. To the prudence, sagacity and faithful

uxury, and who had not the mearws, limited though they were, to purchase thitm.

says the total value of inyports into the United Kingdom in 1889 was $2, £38, 187,-

rter of 1891 show exports to the value] labor of Mr. Percy Pope, the accomplished | 975, and exports $1,573,528 705, or together

$1,968,514, compared with £62 738,- last year; imports, £102,269,695, as net £105,291,616 in 1890. The de- se of 2.87 percent. in the imports is

director and stage manager, is unquestion- ably duc the distinguished success of the performance of *‘Esmeralda” in all its de- tails, nor must we forget to express our ad-

a total trade of $3,711,716,680. The im- ports and exports bth exceed those of pany previous year and were in the praportion of $98.12 per head of population of the

to the largely decreased demand for] miration for the scenic arrangements of | kingdom.

matorial for the textile industries. The ng off in the exports of flix, jute, wood

wool is heavy. The exports have % off iniron and steel, worsted and 1 goods. In view of hostile tariffs and r anticipated drawbacks, the returns veld to be fairly satisfactory.

every act, which were made under almost insurmountable difficulties. Long live the Charlottetown Lawn Tennis Club !

+ 0o-— The British Columbia Legislature, for a session of 55 days, during which 99 bills were passed, has been prorogued,

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At her brother's home, Long Creek, of con- gestion of the lungs, om the 17th inst., Catherine McPherson, serond daughter of the late Duncan MeKinngn, aged 45 years.

ers: E. J. Jordon, Christopher Munro, J.

judiciously selected, and all Novelties in BLACK DRESS MATERIALS will be found on our shelves.

Inégia Cashmeres, Mohair Brilliantines, Fancy Brilliantines, Jacquard Cloths, Piain Viole Laines, Fancy Viole Laines, Priestly’s Heuricttas, Wool Surahs,

Fancy Checks,

Fancy Stripes,

Plain Grenadines, Fancy Grenadines. Courtald’s Crapes, Priestly’s Crapes.

STANLEY BRGOS., Brown's Block.

GRAND CONCERT.

—TO BE GIVEN IN—

THE LYCEUM, CHARLOTTETOWN, Tuesday and Weduesday Eveuiags,

28th AND 29th APRIL.

HE INDIAN BOYS OF LENNOX ISLAND will give a Grand Entertaio- ment in their costumes, Seme of the most ancient performances in War Dancing and Treaty Dancing, such as Mohawk Dance, Micmac Dance, Mohawk War Dance, Micmac Pow Wow, Fight between two Indians of different Tribes, Game of Dice, such as used among the Indians in the olden times, Scalp Dance and Snake Dance, and making of Baskets, Tubs and Axe Handles. Admiasion, 20c. ; Reserved Seats, 30c.

M. P. FRANCIS, eod tl m then dy Manager.

PRESSED HAY.

oa lot Canadian Timothy Hay just arrived. For sale by HORACE HASZARD,

REAL ESTATE

BY AUCTION.

Eligible and Handsome Build- ing and Pasture Lots.

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’ AM authorized by Miss Jem'ma B. MeGill,

Executrix to the Estate of the late Joh: McGill, Esq., to sell by Auction, on the pre- mises, Spring Park Road, on WEDNESDAY, the 6h day of May next, 1891, at 11 o'clock, . -..

THE McGILL PROPERTY,

COMPRISING

First—2 Acres of Land, with Dwelling House and Outbuildings, all in good repair,

Second--13 Half-Acre Building Lots. Third—8 One-Acre Pasture Lots.

This property is situated in one of the most desirable parts of the city, commanding an

ve Consul General New of London, in a] &*cellent view of the city and harbor. For | joinin brilliant company of dramatic peformers as} report on the commerce of Great Britain, | Private residences it has no equal, being high | Size o

and dry with a southern aspect.

Atso—1l Bone Crusher and a quantity of umber,

Terms made known at sale,

R. BEAIRSTO,

ap20 = ____ Auctioneer. EGGS FOR HA’

CHING,

HAVE FORSALE Eggs from tho BUACK Lil sORCAS, at $1 00 en will give a prize of Five Doilars for the best trio hatched from Eggs bought from me and exhibit- ed at the Chariottetown Exhibition next fall. Allorders fer Ezzs must ba a ay to Box 184.

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the late arrival from London and Berlin of many lines of goods purchased expressly for our Show Days, — we have decided to make a further display of Novelties,

BEER BROS. —

please all readers rapture.”

of a new star in Boston Budget.

For sale by

Charlottetown, April 24,

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at 2 o'clock, p. m. :—

All her Household effects, lor, Dining Room, Jedrooin, chen Furniture.

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ful'owidg properties :—

Valuabl+ Farm of 84 acres

Two Building Lote in J udge the residenes of Mr.

in the city. : One Loton Strawberry Hill, site the residence of Mr. St. Peter’s Road.

20 “* ~=6Georgetown

1 good second-hand Piano for $75 00,

Also, all our stock of Stoves.

mehll—dy eod & wky

by Auction, at her residence, Great George Street, on WEDNESDAY, April 29,

comprising Par. R. BEAIRSTO,

NTENDING to leave the Island, we have decided to sell, as early as possible, the

Road, 7 miles from Charlottetown, order and fenced with spruce hedgerows

each, 43x10) fect, and handsomest lots

William McLean, on 5 shares Charlottetown Driving Park,

2 “ Inland Steam Navigation Ca 1 Cherry Mantle and Grate, | : 1 Marble * “ ss ; extra fine,

1 do. do., will be sold for $25.

For Auction, if not sold by Private Sale. E. H. NORTON & CO.

of poetry

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‘‘The diction is careful, noble, pure and exquisite, as” becomes the subject, the clime and the characters; it will

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For sale by HASZARD & MOORE. | f

“The appearance of such a poem as Sir Edwin Armold’s — new work, ‘The Light of the World, or the Great Consum — mation, is as important an event in art as the appearance — the heavens would be to science.’—The —

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Have you read Arnold’s “ LIGHT OF THE WORLD”? —

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We are now opening our stock — Anyone in the need i of a Nobby Hat at a very low price. _ should see our stock.

Howard to sell

Hail and Kit-

Auctioneer.

on St. Peter's in good Young's block, C. D. Rankin.

directly oppo-

—will be sold

D. A. BRUCEH®

Charlottetown, March 26, 1891—dy & wky

FURNITURE BY AUCTION, TO LET.

— AT large brick store on Queen Street,

lately occupied by Mr. Charles E.

Robertson, now undergoing repairs.

session given May Ist. Place

for inspection. Apply to Mr.

Morrison, next dvor, or to the subscribers, M. McLEOD.

Ch’'town, April 18, 1890.—d 10i

For Spot Cash!

2 PAIRS of Heavy Draft Horses, weight

1400 to 1600 Ibs, each.

2 pairs of Light Draft Horses, weight 1200 lbs, each.

2 pairs good lookers an ivers, weight 1000 Ibs. each. 7. oe I good roader, and can trot in 2.50 or 3

minutes, weight from 1000 to 1100 Ibs.

These horses must be sound and good to haul and drive, and must be from 4 to 6, oF vot older than 7 years,

se ‘ —-— ALS 59 or 75 Sows, in pig or with litter.

50 or 75 Young Pigs, from | to 3 months. Will be at the Market Square on 2ist and

24th, or at P. S. Brown's from 20th to 25th. HEBER HARTLEN, Colonial Market, Halifax. ap? —ti

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