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number 465; Greek, 18; French,

29 less than last year.

THE DAILY EXAMINER.

MARCH 1889,

Gur Public Schools.

[ng annual report of the Chief Superin- endent of Education is always interesting. t refers to the most important and the most expensive service of the Government, and the facts which it contains are invariably presented in an interesting way.

By it we learn that there are now in the Province 433 school districte—two more than there were a year ago. The schools in operation number 439—174 in Queen's County, 143 in Prince and 122 in King’s. it is worthy of remark that there are now in the whole Province only two school dis- tricts which are vacant. Mr. Montgomery says 00

‘‘Estimating the population at 122,000,

which I consider at least not below the actual number, this Province employs a duly licer sed and trained teacher for ever 240 of the toval population and maintains one sc! ool depart ment for every 44 pupils enrolled, and for every 24 pupils in actual daily attendance.

The number of teachers employed in 1888 was 509 more than last year. Of these 64 are of class I, 156 0f class I1, and 299 of class ILI.

The pupils enrolled numbered 22,478— only 18 more than in the previous year, and it is to be noted that the daily average

attendance is less by 77 than it was last

year, while inthe per centage of pupils en 1 . . ] yy ae £ rolled daily present there is a decrease oi

39, Inthe following statement are given

the enrollment and attendance for each year since 1877 :—

Average

Pupils enrolled daily Attendance. 8877. .-- 16,10. pase viede dee 9,303 ee ae 1 é hee bees we 10,401 1879. ...19, 904 10,713 Bs a 5 ec ce bie cies «eve 11,285 1961... 81608... . 12,924 Ds 5 oc ees onus 11,285 i a Elia be aig Ae cual 11,759 1834....21,843. 11,964 S85 91 .963..... ohne SE | Se i ban kus ge ca ae 1887... .22,460 - a. cs ee 1888....22,478 13,248

is to the studies pursued by the pupils, it appears thet 5,586 read the first book ; 6,620 the second and third books; 4,606 the fourth book ; 4,216 the fifth book; and 1,066 thesixth book. Laarning to write there arithmetic 18,340 ;

grammar, 10,877; history, 8,721; geography,

are 17,825; learning 11,370; orthography, 12,955; composition, 7,777. Of pupils studying music there aro t, 104; agriculture, 141.

book-keeping, 83; drawing, 102; Those who study Latin 1,932; Algebra, 564; geometry, 431, and chem-

istry, 180.

The cost of ail—to the Province—was

$108,345.70, or $1,638.84 less than the cost of last year. The sum teachers was $48,108.45, or $119.36 less

drawn by the

than last year; and the supplemental al- lowances amounted to $9,078.97, or $1,183. - The whole Govern- meut expenditure for the year 1888 may be ceadily apprehended from the following

statement :-—

Statutory allowance for teachers. . .$88,108.45 Supplemental allowance........... 9,078.97 Bonus to teachers..... Siac 2,000.00

Education Department, Inspectors, &c., es 3,788.49

Prince of Wales College and Nor Se IE eck echt eticcsass 4,999.07 aki bie 809.47

leachers’ Examinations and Misce}l laneous., is iwc fs 61.25 $108,545.70 faking into account the amounts ex

pended by the Boards of School Trustees, Mr. Montgomery suppl es the following statistics of total expend? ure for education in this Province :—

TOTAL EXPENDITURG.

Total Expenditure for Education,

PEE -dvccubeviobevsce deed eee e+-$147,455 28 Gig SOME cc hens ccedebsnsviuecws 146,778 46 Incre MO cee e use sees eteges & 676 §2 Expenditore for each pupil en- roll Pls cae wane hehe bagbes $6 56 ty TRG oo incesnceseansqnaees 6 58 Expenditure for each pupil in daily attendance Peck eakes $12 + ee Serer Pe ea ll 91

Amount for each pupil enrolled paid by Government........-- 4 84 Do., School Districts. ... l

Amount for each pupil in daily attendance paid by Government $ 89 Do., Districts. ..... gh vnneeeesne 315 The total expenditure for education in Charlottetown and Summerside during the year 1888, has been as follows :—

By Govern- By School Total.

ment. Board Ch’town .. $6,929.75 $9,151.98 $16,081.73 S'side. 2,557.36 1,969.55 4,326.91 The London “Times” Duped a

Century Ago.

The London Times was hoaxed a century ago uearly as badly as in the present in- stance by a clever gang of forgers, who got up a bogus edition of the French paper L’Eclair, at that time recognized as an authority upon mattere of international news. The paper contained what purport- ed to be the text of a treaty of peace be- tween the French Republic and the Em- peror of Austria. A copy was got into the hands of the correspondent of the Times at Dover, and from him went to London, where the alleged treaty was published in the Times, and was such good and unex- pected news that the stock market went up witharush, It was several days before it was discovered that the paper was a forged edition, and had been gotten up by London speculators to bring about a boom in stocks.

‘ ES < > -snemee eek ee eee read the adver-

rd’s Stock Food.

THE DAILY EXAMINER

Oratorio Concert.

Tr Oratorio Coneert of last evening was a thorough success, and Mr. Earle and the ladies and gentlemen who so ably as- sisted him deserve the grateful thanks of the Charlottetown public for such a rich treat of classical music.

The gems of the evening were the Keci- tative and Aria from Sir Michael Costas’ Oratorio of Eli, and the violin solo from Gounod’s ** Ave Maria.” These numbers were performed with such artistic reime- ment of musical expression that we may safely give to them the title of perfection. The solo singing in the o Marvellous Works ” from Haydn’s Creation was ex- cellently rendered, and the cornet playing from Mendelssohn’s ** St. Paul” was de- lightful. If the spirit of Haydn himself had been floating about the concert cham- ber during the performance of his

‘‘Fourth Symphony,” the old master would have been thrilled with delight. We certainly must find fault with Mr.

Earle for not having placed a piano solo by himself on the programme.

The chorus singing was well performed ind thoroughly delighted the audience. (he tone was good, and indicated many beautiful individual voices. But the totai singers was only about

number of twenty; and that subdued expression of the power of unity was wanted which is fo necessary tu bring out the effects of grand- eur for which Handel’s choruses are s0 celebrated. A city whose inhabitants can produce such a concert as we heard last night is cer- such a common-place one to live in as is sometimes supposed, It is pleasant to see that an artistic development in the of music is now taking place, and that, as our little capital

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y of Charlottetown can well compare for beauty of situation with any other in Can- » and auilticati ada, 8 the refinement and ¢ ultivation of

its citizens may equal that of older and larger communities. We sincerely hope that the organization of the Philharmonic Society will be hurried n. nO ne A Cooi Theft.

Berwten eight and ten o'clock, last night, the house of Mr. James McLeod, on the corner of Upper Pownal and Chestnut Streets, was entered, and $59 in cash stolen from a small box kept uuder the bed, in an upstair room. Mr. and Mrs. Mcleod were absent, having gone out about eight o’clock. When they returned about ten, they found the door that they had locked when leaving the house, open, and at once suspected that some une had entered the place during their absence. They searched the house thoroughly, but could find nothing missing. They looked under the bed, and there saw the cash-box, with the key in the lock, just as they had left it. So far nothing appeared wrong. They retired to rest considerably relieved. This morning, however, Mr. McLeod needed some money to pay a bill, and went to the cash box under the bed for it. One can easily im- agine his surprise when, upon eXamination of the box, he found that about $50 in paper money had been stolen theretrom. When he last closed the box there were $50 in notes, between $12 and $13 in silver, a bank book and some other things therein ; when he opened it this inorning the paper currency was not to be found, although the silver and the other things to were untouched. The mystery of the open door was explained. The theft was a decidedly cool one, and could only have been committed by a _ person well acquainted with Mr. McLeod’s habits —a& person who knew just where he kept his money. It is hoped that the guilty one will be disgovered and brought to jus- tice.

I mn An Exciting Scene. Micuart Becan, who was yesterday sentenced to six months’ imprisonment for the larceny of a sleigh robe, gave Officer Taylor quite a chase while being escorted to jail. The pair moved along quietly till Eden’s corner was reached, when Michael, whose busy brain was at work evolving some piaa of escape, started on a brisk run without asking permission so todo from the officer. The officer was taken some- what by surprise at this proceeding on the part of Michael, but was not slow to accept the challenge thus thrown out. Takinga long breath he started in pursuit. Pownal Street they flew, to the astonish- ment of the people in the neighborhood and the delight of the small boys. Fora time it wasatight race, and betting was about even. Put finally the officer began to gain on the redoubtable Michael, and by the time Connolly’s briek warehouse was

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reached had nim captured. Both were pretty well as wind 1. , After a brief rest, but not for refreshments, the pair retraced their steps n the direction of the jail.

Michael looked despondent, but there was a quict twinkle ian the officer’s eye as he remarked, ‘‘ You couldn’t get away from me so easy as you thought, my bey,” and tightened his grip‘on his prisoner. Their march back to the jail was watched by quite a number of persons, but nothing ex- citing occured, Michael was quietly hand- ed over to the jailer, whose guest he will be for the next six months, and the officer returned to the station where he received the congratulations of the other meuibers of the force. The time made by !the officer was not taken, but the general im- pression is that he broke the record.

The Latest Evglish Yacht.

Lord Dunraven is having built by Messrs. Fay, of Southampton, England, from designs made by Mr. G. L. Watson, a 60-ton yacht which is to sail either as a keel-boat or a centreboard. She will be ready for the opening matches on the Thames and elsewhere as a keel boat, but after racing with Yarana, if it should he found that she is not as fast as the latter, her centreboard will be adjusted, and it will be then shown whether under these conditions her speed is increased. The Glasgow Herald asserts that on the issue of the racing between the two cutters named hangs the decision as to whether the future pleasure navy of Great Pritain will be keel boats or centreboards. If Lord Dunraven's new yacht should turn out to be a success, there is a strong probability that she will be the British champion in the next inter- nationa! race for the Ameriea’s cup. Be -- -ea———————

Eggs, l2c per doz.; American cranberries, Sc per quart; apples, 8c per doz, at R. K. Brace’s m22 lw

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

—a Prevention of Crucity to Animals. Sir, —You deserve the gratitude of the community for your brief but pointed reference ro the above subject in yester- day's Examiner. 1, too, like yourself, have frequently witnessed scenes of almost unspeakable brutality to some of the horses who work so hard upon our wharves and in our streets. About this time, last year, I took the liberty of addressing you upon this painful subject, with the hope that I should move some of our fellow-citizens to take such steps as should immediately check cruelty to animals, or, if persisted in, tc punish the perpetrators thereof. My letter attracted some attention, and I thought, with mild satisfaction, that a le- gally incorporated society for the preven- tion of cruelty to animals would be speed- ily formed. But, like the proverbial ** hot water,” which ** freezes first,” the enthu- jas manifested was illusory;and, so tar .s | know, the matter fell through. I write vith the purpose at least of uplifting a feeble voice in emphatic protest, and to of- fer such aid as I can afford to any ladies or gentlemen in Charlottetown, who will in- terest themselves in a matter which is of more than passing import, and vindicate the entire community from the re- proach of gross neglect of and indif- ference to the feelings and sufferings of that part of *“* creation, which,” in Char- lottetown, at least, ‘* groaneth and tra- vaileth in pain until now.” Frep E, J. Luoyp. ote Hilegal Peddlers.

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Six,—For the past few years the country in many places has been pestered by a horde of illegal peddlers. At Fort Augus- tus, in the summer mouths, it was not an uncommon sight to see daily a half a dozen or more of those worthies in hot pursuit from farm-house to farm-house, in all con- ceivable kinds of vehicles.

| understand that there are some parties preparing for the same illegal practices this coming summer, whom I would wish to in- form that they will not be allowed to carry on their illegal depredations, as parties in- terested,will hand in their names to the proper authorities, to be summarily dealt with as the law directs.

Fort AvGUsTvus.

March 18, 1889.

To HovsekeErEeRs.—-We have only a few more of those genuine carpet bargains which we have been offering for the past three weeks, and of which so many of our customers have taken advantage. You should have one right away.--James Paton & Co.

DESIKABLE RESIDENCE

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Household Furniture, BY AUCTION.

AM INSTRUCTED BY W. B. ROBERTSON, ESQ., to sell by Auction, at his Residence. Pleasant #treet,

On Wednesday, 27th March, inst.,

AT 12 O'CLOCK, NOON,

The PROPERTY will be scld, consisting of a Lot of Land, new two-story Dwelling House and Coach House attached. finished througheut in good style, with Water Fittings, &c. —AT 12.30 O’'CLOCK—

The HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE wil} be sold, consisting in part of 1 Piano, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Hall and Bedroom Furniture, China, Glass and Earthenware, Stoves, Kitchen Utensils, &c., &e.

Terms for Furniture—Cash. Terms for Pro- perty—Easy, and made known at sale. R. BEAIRSTO,

mch?2—tl sie Auctioneer.

FIRST ARRIVAL.

Eby Str. Stanley, via Picton. >.

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Y AUCTION, on MONDAY, March 25th,

at 2 o’clock,- 50 bbls ehoice No. 1 N.S. Baldwin Apples, in prime order, direct from Cornwallis. Also, Oranges, Qaiors, &e. A, McNEILL, Auctioneer. March 22, 1889.—2i

A SPECIAL OFFER.

2 CASES OF TWEEDS,

VERY NEAT PATTERNS.

** Stanley ”:

Those goods were mislaid last Fall, and now I have bought them at a great reduction, and will sell them by the yard or make them up to order very low. [ guarantee good suatis-

faction. A. J. MURPHY. Ch’town, March 22, 1889—t f'4 tf

Provineial Rifle Association.

ip torr ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING of the P. E. Island Provincial Associa- tion will be held in the City Coyrt Room, on WEDNESDAY, the 27th inst., at 3 p. m, G. L. DOGHERTY, Major, Secy-Treasurer. mehl6—dy tu fri wky

SCHOONER FOR SALE;

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Ww E heve a good Schooner for sale, fast sailer,

in good order, and ready for sea without expense, 77 tons register, Can be séen at Central Wharf, Halifax. :

Apply to MORRISON & MUSGRAVE, 231 Hollis Street. mchis—iw

M. F. ELLIS

V TILL, during the next few days, selling very low prices the remainder of her stock of Berlin and other Wools, Work at Macera.is, Canvasses, Fancy Articles and Pieces of Work, &c. Please call at Corner of Queen and Fitzroy

Streets. lUieod—feb20

yl Sock FOL,

OR EXTRA OIL MEAL, For Feeding all Domestic Animals.

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VT IS TRUE “the winter has been an easy I one for stock,” but be watchful lest the closing and opening spring weather does not pull down your

Cattle, Horses and Sheep.

Use the STOCK FOOD mixed with the other feed, and great benetit will result.

“47 Please remember that the STOCK FOOD has an intrinsic value equivalent to more than three times over that of Corn or Oats, besides its medicinal effects.

If any of your stock is not thriving, try the STOCK FOOD without delay. Feed it to all young stock, especially if you want to bring them on fast.

BLATCHFORD'’S STOCK FOOD, = or EXTRA OI1L MEAL, is sold by leading mer- chants throughout the Island. Ask your merchant for it.

GEO. CARTER & CO., Seedsmen, Sole Agents for P. E. Island.

NOTE :—The above article is fully described in our Seed Catalogue. Send name and ad- dress for a copy. G. C. & CO.

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FREEHOLD FARM

FOR SALE.

HAT DESIRABLE FREEHO.ww) FARM of

. & Acres, situate at Roseneath, Lot 52, mid- way between Montague Bridge and Cardigan Bridge, now in possession of David McDonald. Grist, Paw and Carding Milis are within one mile, There are vaiuable Farm Buildings on the premises. Possession given immediatel.

For further particulars apply at the oflice of Edward J. Hodgson, Charlottetwn,

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$10 Reward.

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JT AM INSTRUCTED by the Reading Room

Committee to offer a reward of Five Dollars to any parate. who will identify the party who, on or about Tuesday, the 19thinst, tore oft the file and took away from the Reading Room the Moncton Times issue of Friday. the 15th inst. ; and to offer a like reward for the identificaticn of the person who, in the month of Jannary last, cut out and carried away from the Reading Room a part of the Scientific American journal then on file. Persons who can give any informa- tion whatever on the subjects will kindly furnieh the same to the Secretary.

kt. M. BARRATT, mch2i—2i

BALLAD CONCERT. Benefit to Mr. L, J. Williams,

ital aici

THE LYCEUM.

A COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT has ‘4 been tendered to the popular Vocalist, MR. L. J. WILLIAMS, to take place in THE LYCEUM, on

Honday Evening, April 2%.

The best Ballads in the English language will be sung by a number of our first singers.

MR. WILLIAMS himself will sing, by re- quest, “THE DEATH OF NELSON.” Doors open at pat—mch20

Admission, 25 and 35 cents.

ST. JAMES’ CHURCH

INTEND HOLDING A

Tea and Fancy Fair snide eiicsan

THURSDAY, 28th MARCH,

si nies

ST. JAMES’ HALL.

Admission, 10 cents. Tea, 25 cents. Doors open at 2 o'clock. mchIl2—2aw 3aw dy

DRIVING PARK.

wn is hereby yiven that ail persons found

trespassing on the Kensington Farm, now

owned by the Charlottetown Driving Park and Provincial Exhibition Association, will be prose- cuted with the utmost rigor of the law, and all cattle found thereon will be impounded as the law directs. : ‘ ot

Persons found destroying or doing injury to trees will be prosecuted under the Dominion statutes. .

By order of the Directors.

A. B, WARBURTON,

March 18 —1w, Secretary,

ESTATE OF ROBERT BELL, ALBERTON.

TRUSTEES’ SALE.

o DERS wil be received by the undersigned until SATURDAY, 30th March, inst. to persons disposed to offer for the Account, Books, Book Debts, vane and Notes of Hand due to the Estate of Robert Beli, of Alberton, P. E. I,

TEMS—Twenty per cent. cash; balance, j half in THREE and half in Kigut months—with | approved security,

A list of the same may ba seen at the offic ‘ 2+ : =o e of | Carveil Brothers, Charlottetown,

} wre, = ae be bound to accept Dated at Charlottetown, 16th March, 1889, LEWIS CARVELL, Trustee of the Estate of Robert Keli, mrchi6—dy & wky tl Wth pat

MARCH 22, 1889.

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NEW CLOTHING AND HATS

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N“is STOCK OF MENS’ AND BOYS’ SPRING CLOTHING

is now open and ready for inspection,

This Stock will be found to be superior in quality, and rices are so reasonable that no one will be obliged to buy Shoddy Clothing that will not wear.

LITTLE BOYS’ CLOTHING to suit, from 3 years of age up—neat and pretty, and so cheap.

When you want a NEW HAT for yourself or the boys, please do not forget that the Cheapest, Newest and Prettiest Hats in Town are at

J. B. MACDONALDS,

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