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¥ THe OCTOBER 21, 1882.
DAILY EXAMINER
Legislative Council Hk ctions.
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Tue Legislative Council
wo Ey eeeeneeeem /anecess for Canada. guiding her destinies have a fiim belief
"| im the glorious future of their couutry, 'aud this faith is now bearing fruit.
Elections
men who are
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| | The Civil Service of Canada.
Ir has heretofore been the bane of our
will take place on the 15:h November—| politics and the weakness of our poli-
pomipation ot candidates on the 8ik The retiring candidates are :— Queen’s Countr—First District, John Balderstoon ; Second District, Roderick Muon. Kina’s County—First District, Simon Bolger ; Second District, Joseph White nan. 3 Paixce Country —First District, R. B. Reid, Second Di-irict, Peter S. MeNuti. ——
Equalizing the U. S. Tariff.
Tre Industrial League of the United States have declared it to be their pur pose to cover two positive points, viz. : protection when essential to industries ; aud reduction of the rate when found possible. Mr. Charles S. Hill has been engaged in averaging and harmonizing differeaces of opinion regarding the United States tariff rates.
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Our Import Trade.
For our past fiscal year the imports of Canada are set down in the officials re turns at $119,500,000
This largely iucreased import is coincident with a largely increased out port from our home manufactories ; aud it is due to activity in manufactures and railway construction, to the filling up of the North West with thriviog immi- grants, and the general prosperity of the country.
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Anglicizing the Egyptian Army. Our readers will learn from the spe- cial telegraphic despatches to Tae Exa- winer that the Egyptian Mivistry has accepted Baker Pacha’s preliminary plans for the reorganization of the Egyptian Army. The offivering of the regiments with British field officers is siguificant. Both England and Egypt evidently intend to “bid the Turk depart.” As nothing is said regarding French officers, the omis sion may be regarded as an index of feel- ing in that direction. France lett Eng- land to fight the battle alone. England did the work; and, as the lion, now claims prima pars. Little by little, the Turk is losing his tottering dominious, Stronger and abler rulers step in to free the natious from the bond of tyrannical government, and to lead them forward to the goal of free, responsible nations. The day may vot be far off, when an English Prince will ascend the throne of tbe Pharaohs, and Ezypt regain once more the importaut influence she wielded in the ages that are past.
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Result of Duties Neglected.
That there are duties appertaining to property as well as “rights,” is being brought home to the minds of Scottish landlords. Many years ago the estates of these fine gentlemen were tenanted by a hardy population of consuming and pro- ducing men, with their families. These were afterwards literally driven out to America to make room for flocks «f sheep, which were found (for the time) to “pay better.” But foreign competition soon came in; and sheep farmiog on the large seale ceased to pay Deer forests and English sportsmen then came isto play ;—and are now “ play- ed out.” The Lairds are, in conse- qnence, in great perplexity. The small farmers having been driven out, the big farmers having been starved out, and the sporting gentlemen having tired of their play, the landlords who so _heartlessly availed themselves of their legal right to do what they chose with their estates, are now in straiteved circumstances, with no prospect of release. ‘“ Serve ’em right !”’
_—_— a -< —a The Harvest Returns.
Tue harvest reports from all parts of Canada are of a very favourable nature. Wheat has been a fair crop, Ontario having a splendid show, and the granaries of Manitoba bursting from their fulness, Oats have proved below the average, but this will be compensated for by the advance in price. Quebec rejoices in a good all-round harvest. Nova Scotia has been blesesd with a fair harvest from the sea, and her meadows have smiled with the richness of the sweet-mown hay. From land and rea she has reaped a fair return, and from below her surface, she has mined more coal than in any previous year. Potatoes were never better. In all sections of the Maritime Provinces the crop has been super- abundant, the tnbers large,and the varie- ties much finer than those hitherto grown Brit sh Columbia has been doing hir part, and has canned more salmon than ever before. From all sides the reports are most encouraging, and give rise to a feeling of thankfulness. The Agricalturists of this Dominion are to be congratulated on the favorable ter- mination of their hard and steady work. They cay vow enjoy the fruit of their
hard-earned toil, can cousole themselves |
with the thoucht that they are building up & noble heritage for their children, and are playing ao important part iv the welfare of this great Dominion.
While drawing attention to the favor- able uature of the harvest returns, it is worth notiug that Canadian macufae- turers, on all sides, are almost embarass- ed by the extent of the orders they are receivjng. The time of harvest closes
og & fimve of uuparalleled attivity and
‘yemovt mere
liicians that almost anybody (who could 'be blatant in electioas, and brazen in pressing their claims upon the attention | of his Representative and the Government) might be rewarded with a public office. |The Liberal Conservative Party are to be credited with an honest attempt to | abate this great evil. During the last ~ession of Parliament, Sir Hector Lange- ivin introduced a measure uod r which ihe c'aims of candidates for office are | bused, not upon electioneering services or ithe patronage of the representative, | but primarily upon merit and fitness. As will bo seen by the advertisement i, auother column, examinations for the Civil Service will be held at Halifax, St. John, aud Charlottetown, on the 7th November next.
The Candidate for examination shall be required as preliminary conditions to satisfy the Board :—
(a). That at the time appointed for exa- mination he is of the full age of eighteen years, and if for the Inside Departmental! Division, that his age will not then be more tian thirty-five years.
(b). That he is free from any physica) defect or disease which would be likely to mterfere with the proper discharge of his duties,
(c). That his character is auch as to qualify him for employment in the Civil | Service.
Th. proof of age shall be a properly cer- tified extract from the Birth Registration, and should this not be practicable, then by snch other evidence as may satisfy the Board.
The proof of health shall be by the cer- tificate of a practising physician.
The proof of character shall be by the certificate of a Minister of religion, or by such other evidence as may satisfy the Board.
Applications are to be made upon a ferm which will be supplied to candidates by the Examining Board; and each app ication is to be accompanied by a fee of two dollars.
The examivations are open to u/i per- sons who will comply with the require- meuts of “The Civil Service Act 1882,” and all the examivations shall be held iu English or Freuch languages.
A preliminary examivation in the rudiments of arithmetic, in writing, read ing aod orthography is required from all applicants.
Wheu a Candidate has passed the Pre liminary examination satisfactorily, he may proceed to the Qualifying Examina- tion; but any cardidate failing to pass the preliminary examination shal) not be permitted to present himself again until the vext advertised examination.
The qualifying examinations shall be held immediately after the close of the preliminary examinations, and shall be iu:
(a.) Penmanship.
(b.) Orthography (by dictation.)
(ec) Arithmetic, inclusive of Interest, Vulgar and Decimal Fractions.
(d.) Geography, especially of the Domi- nion of Canada.
(¢) Outlines of British, French, and Canadian History.
(f.) English or French Grammar.
(g.) English or French Compostion.
(h.) Enghsh transcription (copy ing).
(i.) French " o
To entitle a Candidate to pass in both the preliminary and qualifying exam.nua-
ions, he must obtain 50 per cent. of the otal value assigned to the questions, aud at least 30 per ceat of the value of each subject.
The optionals include short-hand, tele- graphy, bookeeping and translations into English from the French, and the re- verse.
‘The promotion examinations shall fol- low the qualitying examivationus of Can- didates for first entrance into the Civil Service.
Such examinations shall be open to avy person employed in the Department in which the vacancy to be filled by pro- motion exists in either Divison of the Service, who holds a position belew that to which the promotion is to be made.
The examination shall be made in such subjects as, after consultation with the Deputy Head of the Depart- meut in which the promotion is to be made may be decided by the Board as best adapted to the fitness of the Candi- dates 10 the vacant office.
After consultation with the Deputy Head relative to the questions to be put under sub-section /, the following shall be the subjects of examination for pro- motion :—
(a.) Penmanship.
(b.) Composition in English or French.
(c.) Arithmetic, based apon the nature of the work required by the Department.
(d) Iudexing and Precis Writing.
(ce ) Constitution of Cauada (British North Am rican Act )
(f.) Questions relating to the organiza- tion, practice and duties of the office in which the vacancy exists.
(g.) Efficiency, (ascertained from Report of the Deputy Head of the Department in which the Candidate is serving.
Immediately after the close «f the ex- aminations, or from time to time there- after as the examipation papers are received at the office of the Board ia O:tawa, and valued, the Board sla'l (mike out a list of the Candidates who
\have been found qualified, shall certify '
‘the same, and trausmit it to the Secre- ‘tary of State; and the list so made out ‘shall distingui<h, as far as possible. what branch ot the service each Candidate is
| best fitted for.
., These new regulations will tend to
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the arena of politics, and bring into play he more honorable principle of pub- lic spit, They will, to a great extent, relieve the pecple’s representatives in Parliament from the annoyances, vex- ations, dissapointments, and losses of svp- porters which are incident to the Spoils System ; and as au evidence of what these were we may note the experience of cne politician to whom five hundred applic- ations were made for one position, They will, if p'operly carried out, establish the Civil Service upon an enduring basis of efficiency. ———————i> a Obituary.
Wiitram C. McKre departed this life at “ovris, on Monday, the 2nd inst., in the 46th year of his age.
Hopes were entertained of his recovery, until his illness became so serious as to deny the entertaining even of a hope, and it became evident that the ‘‘ grim-visaged monster ’’—death—had laid npon him his impartial and relentless hand. At the time of his death he was teacher of the Colville Schoel, a position which he held for the five years previous, and thus, ‘in his peaceful vocation, possessing his soul in patience, he performed his appointed work; and, resting from his labors, be queathed his memory to the generation whom his works have blessed, and now sleeps under the not inglorious epitaph, commemorating ‘one in whem mankind lost a friend, and no man got rid of an enemy.’” As the head and leader of Odd- fellowship in Souris, as a useful and atten- tive member of the Temperance organiza- ticm, a8 a promoter and supporter of right and useful projects, and as a private citizen, he will be greatly missed, his loss will be heavily felt, and difficult will it be to fill his place; but how much greater will his absence be felt in the family of which he was the loved and respected head? But God who has promised to be a father to the fatherless and a husband to the widow, will not fail or disappoint. His remains were followed to the eemetery at Fortune Bay by citizens of all classes and creeds, thus testifying their sorrow for the death of him, whom to know was to respect.
Thou com’st not from the hush and shadow
To meet us, but to thee we come;
With thee we never can be strangers,
And where thou art must still be home. Se _ —
Address.
Mr. W. E. BaGNaLt, who recently resigned his position as Ticket Agent at Charlottetown, and Assstant Train Despatcher of the P. PF. island Railway, left this morning for the West. Mr. Bagnall is a young man of excel- lent part«, and he carries away with him the best wishes of his numerous friends and ac- quaintances. Last evening, he was presented with the following address, to which he re- plied verbally in suitable terms :—
Mr. W. E. Baaratt, Ticket Agent and Assistant Train Despatcher, P. KE. I. Rail way:
VEaR Srr,—-Having severed your connec- tion with the Prince Edward Island Railwey
we, the undersigned, take this method of |
assurmog you of the good will which we all bear towards you. We regret your departure rom your Island home, inasmuch as your conduct is every waik of life, both s3 an offi- cial of this Railway and as a private citizen, has been such asto merit the consideration of those with whom you have been brought in contact. The discharge of the duties devolv- ing upon you,in the respective positions which you have filled on the Railway, has always been marked bya conscientiousness and efficiency worthy of emulation ; and we have no doubt that the same degree of zeal which characterized your efforts to serve the public faithfully in your native Province will manifest itself in whatever sphere of useful- ness your lot may be cast in the future.
We bi! you adieu with feelings of regret, bet we hope ere long to hear that your abi- lies have secured for you such a position in the land of your adoption as will give your pam. a promipent place on the list of ‘* Suc- cessful Islanders Abroad.” That the fullest measure of success may reward your lab»rs in the future, is the earnest wish of your fel- iow employes
A. McDowna.p,
Chief Clerk, Supt’s Office. G A. Hueues, Train Despatcher. P. (CLARKE, Assistant do. G, A. SHARP, H. C. BrOWwNELL, | stato Agts. H. McEwen, D. H Maccowan, F. KeEtty, JOHN MCDONALD,
Charlottetown, Oct. 19th, 1882,
cannes elie aniantntecmen Weather Bulietin.
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Probabilities for the next 24 hours for the Waritime Provinces.
Conductors.
Toronto, Oct, 21—10 a. m. Light to moderate winds; fine weather.
MORE APPLES!
N MONDAY NEXT, at 11 o’clock, at the Subscriber’s Room,
120 Barrels Apples,
Just received, in good order,
WILLIAM DODD, Ch’town, Oct, 21, ’82. Auctioneer,
POPULAR
SINGING SCHOOL!
\EVERAL musical friends in this city have strougly recommended that the cultiva. tion of the art of music should be brought within the reach of all, and suggested that the tuition fee at first proposed should be reduced to one dollar each, for a course of twenty lessons, and thus render it more popu- lar among the youth in our midst,
In accordance with the foregoing proposi- tion, the subscriber would anncance that a S‘nging Class wij] be held jo St, James’ Hal! (Olid Kirk}, on Tursday evening of each week, at cigbt o'vlock, during the winter months, at one dollar each. for twenty gven. ine’s tuition, where the principles of vocal music wil] be taught and exempl fied, t - gether with such practical exercises as wiil be rcquisite for the development of the art of singing
The first lesson will be given in the above Halil on next Tuesday evening, Oct. 24th.
All who «hoose to come are welcome.
JOHN ROSs, a Pass * Teacher. Ch’town, Oct, 21, 82.3)
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R. OCTOBER 21. 1882.
DRY GOODS |! MILLINERY AND CLOTHING.
C..ie - e ? ee e ae
Is opening an an immense Stock of Goods this Fall. The Pubtic will find bis store one of the best stocked in the City, Ladies when buying Dress Materials, Shawls, Mantles, Cloths, and all kinds ot woollens, should go straight to
J. B. MACDONALD’S.
When wanting Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, Gloves, Hosiery, go to
J. B. MACDONALD'S.
G@ENTLEMEN’S Over 1,000 Overcoats, Jackets and Ulsters to choose from. given iu this City,
DEPARTMENT.
The biggest bargains eve
J. B. MACDONALD,
Oct. 4, 1882—wkly pat, ne pres Queen STREFT.
LONDON HOUSE.
Now Opening ex 8, 8. Victoria, Waldersian and Cedar Grove
Ladies’ Beaver and Plush Hats, Ladies’ Silk Scarfs,
Ladies Jersey Gloves. Ladies’ Alexandra Jackets, Children’s Woollen Pelisses,
Promenade Scarfs and Squares,
Behive Wools, Cocoon Wools, Ice Wools, Berlin Weoois, Moire and Broehe Sash Ribbons.
Gentiemen’s Lambs Wool! Underclothing, Gentlemen's Merino Underelothing, Gentlemen’s Kid Mitts and Gloves.
GEO. DAVIES & CO.
Charlottetown, Oct, 5, 1882,
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FIRE INSURANCE.
QUEEN INSURA NCE COMPANY: Head Office—Liverpool, England.
AGRICULTURAL INSURANCE CO.,
Head @fiice—Watertown, New York.
The undersigned h: ving been appointed General Agents for the above first-class British and American Fire Insurance Companies, are prepared to insure all classes of insurable property on as good terme and at as low rates as they can be taken by any Company now solvent and intending to remain so,
Office—South Side of Queen Square, opposite the Post Office, Charlottetown, P.
E. Island. ‘ DESBRISAY & ANGUS,
Oct. 6, 1882. GENERAL AGENTs.
N. B.—No pereon is authorized to collect monies for any of the above Companies in this Province without producing a receipt signed by us, and any one paying money to any one without getting such receipt, will do so at their own risk.
D. & A.
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DD. Fro e& U Cc EC > MERCHANT TAILOR,
Is now offering Cash Buyers the BEST VALUE that can be had in the market, in
Broadcloth, Worsted, Scotch and Canadian Tweed Suits. A magnificent range of
GENTS’ FURNISHINGS,
AMERICAN WHITE & COLORED SHIRTS,
Collars, Ties, Underclothing, English and American Hats.
Qur Readymade Clothing is Manufactured on the Premises,
fashionably cut, well sewed, and having good trimmings, Will be sold as Cheap as Imporied.
We invite you to inspect our Goods.
D. A. BRUCE,
72 Oneen Street.
Chitlottetcwn, Maly 22, '82.
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Dramatic Entertainment THE TIOKEN-CP-LEAVS yay
BY TOM TAYLOR, Will be perf rmed by the GEORG DRAMATIC CLUR, “es
On Tuesday, 24th instang,
—IN THE—
COURT HOUSF, CEORCETOWK.
Doors open at 7 ; ComMence at 8
gerved S.ats, 35 cents: children half Oct, 20, '*2.—2i price,
LIBERAL-CONSERVATIVE CONVENTION.
\ ( ONVENTION of Liberal-Cop will be held at Brian’s Cross L ot Wednesday, the 2ist day of November 31, on at 5 o'clock, p. m., for the purpose of select. ing a candidate, in the interests of the ty payers of the District, for the aa Council Election now approaching, aud sup other business affecting tne interests District, 7 Delegates from the vcrious sections of thig large and important L-gislative District are respectiully request d to attend, ALEX, C. “HAW,
Acting See’ of Gory St. Catherine’s, Oct, 20, 1882, .
For Liverpool, Direct,
The Clipper Brigt, Carita Charles Gould, Commander, Wil sail for Liverpool on or about the 25tk instant, and Will Carry Lobsters, Canned Meats, and Stareh, as freight. Shippers will please apply for
room at once, PEAKE BRO’S & 00, Oct. 18,1882.
LECTURE.
fy*HE REV. DR. O'BRIEN, will Lecturer under thc auspices of the Benevolent Irish Society, in the
MARKET HALI,
IN CHARLOTTETOWN, OR :
Thursday Evening, 26th inst,
SUBJECT:
“Among the Rains of Pompeii
und Baizx.” The proceeds of the Lecture will be gives to the Charlottetown Hospital iAS. HUGHES,
Secretary,
Ch'town, Oct, 12, '82.,—wkly
Grain end Potatoe Sacks,
For sale by
fy HORA E HASZARD, | Sept. 22, 1882- Im eod r
WANTS, LOST, FOUND, &e.
ee Friday, on South Side of Queen Square, a parcel of merchandize, The owner can bave the seme by applying @ Joseph Mabar, Cumberland 8t. focal ai
‘¥°O LET—A French Roof Cottage, with large zar‘en, east end Euston Street, Apply to Willham Fennell. joc?] tf \ J ANiED IMMEDIATELY—A Nurse
to yo to Stellarton, N. S. Apply & Mrs,"A. Lord. [oc20 tf
V Y ANTED—Four Gentlemen Boarders, Aiply to Mrs. Robert Rodd, opposite Pickard's Bakery. foci6 wkly 2
FAMILY, consisting of a young married couple, two children and a young lady, desire to obtain board, &c., in the city for the winter. They r-quire two bed rooms and ® sitting room. Persons who can acc? them will please address N. S., this office, giving locality, terms, &c., on or before Thurs day, the 26th inst. oct. 18, 1882. Sine. rg\O LET—On Hillsborough Street, a house containing eight rooms, in good repalf. Possession given immediately, if requi Apply on the premises.—-\W. L. WELLNSEP. [oci7 tf OARDERS.—Two or three Boarders cas be accommodated in a private family, with bedrooms and parlor, Apply at Exam [ocl7 tf
rneR Office.
HOUSE AND PR&MISES TO LET, & situated on Richmond Strat West. For
ticulars, apply to JAMes LD. Mason. i" re [oct 18 6i eod
‘gO LET—The shop on Queen Street knows asthe “Italien Warehouse.” For par- ticulars apply at the office of Messrs. Pa:mer & McLeod. focl7 2w eed immediately at the ‘Revere
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House,” a Sober respectable young man to attend Steamers and Jrains, a” w wait table. Reference required. Oct 9 61 taw
O3T.—Between Y. MC. A. nvoms and Normal School on Saturday sfvernoun,
abovt 3 o'clock, a Railway Rug, browa va one side and pray on the saber, The fuder will be rewarded by leaving the same at ” EXatiner Office. os TJ ANTED a Girl tor Guneral housework W to go to Moncton, N. B. Liberst wages to a competent person. Apply st > if EXAMINER Office. Oct.
TORS FOR sadeApply at the Bs- H ayia CH, - Be 33