MARCH 24, 1890.

Jacques Cartier, ages.

Last year, the Lieutenant-Governor of

Quebec offered a silver and bronze medal for the best “The Life and of Cartier" The essays could be written

either in English or French, and the com

and second best essays on

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nationality. Mr. to

petitors might belong to any lt } of

rood Pope, a native of our Island,

fortune Josep! off

the first prize in the English section; and

was the carry

his essay is now given to the public in » handsome volume, adorned with all the at tractions of good paper, clear type, and a carefully prepared table of reference.

that Mr

Pope would succeed in throwing any new

Ic could hardly be expected

light upon the life and voyages of Jacques Cartier; for that is a theme which has beer treated lovingly, as it deserved to be treated,

by many eminent French writers. Yet, t

the credit of the author, it must be said that he has furnished to the English speaking citizens of the Dominion, a clea

and interesting narrative of the -work ol the great explorer, who first told to Europ eans river and the vast and fertile regions through which rolled. for, it is much to be feared, that the early

history of our Dominion is far from being »

the story of the wonderful

it This a beon of no mean merit;

familiar subject to the rising generation In our public schools you will find history classes perfectly conversant with the king: of the Tudor and Plantaganet lines, with

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dates of important treaties and great battles,—and still in woeful ignorance of founded Quebec and Montreal, or who Fort Mr. Pope has suc-

window through

English speaking

who commanded at the battles of Neces- sity or Ticonderoga. cessfully opened one which streams, fur the Canadian, a clear light on the more remote annals of our country. Itis to be hoped that the light will be turned to advantage.

The order observed by Mr. Pope in his essay is such as his theme naturaliy sug- gests. In the first chapter, we are presented with a brief sketch of the early voyages to America ; then follows a minute descrip- tion of the three voyages of Cartier, with a final chapter discussing (he evidence of a fourth and detailing the closing events in the life of the great mariner.

At first glance, it might be supposed that the production of a work, such as the one unde would be a task inv: lving little difficulty. The authenticity of the leading authorities, it could be argued, is beyond a doubt, and a correct interpreta- of words and phrases, would be th« severest strain laid upon the writer. The careful reader will rise from the perusal of Mr. Pope's essay with a widely different notion. Cuertievr bestowed on headland: and bays, and Islands, names which, in the He also frequently gave a description of the jutting promontory, and the wide sea open- into the land as they met his view. these prominent features of in the course of centuries, undergone changes, by the wear and tear of tempests and other causes, and it is very questionable if Jacquee Cartier himself cvuld, at the present day, identify many of the capes and estuaries from the description A notable the perplexities in which a modern writer may find himself involved, when trying to trace the course explorer from a log book written occurs in the narrative of Cartier’s first voyage. For five the persevering explorer, en- veloped in mists, and buffeted by storms, had able coast of Librador some passage to the of Cuthay. Kor a week he was wrapped in a fog so dense that no observa- At length he catches a glimpse of land *‘through darkness and fog.” This cape Mr. Pope identifies as Cape Anguille, on the western coast of

voyage,

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review,

tion

course of years, have been changed.

ing But nature

even

have,

he wrote of them three centuries ago.

instance of

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three hundred years ago weeks fruitlessly sought along the inhospit-

reaims

tions could be taken.

Newfoundland. Cartier called it Cape St. John. Laboriously following the chang- ing courses of the ships, our author, from the distances sailed

and the incidental descriptions given of the lands they met, furnishes his readers with an excellent tracing of the voyage. The countless flocks of birds that covered some rocks suggested to Cartier the name of the Bird Rocks, which they still bear. On another island, whick he named Brion —after his patron, Admiral Chabot—he saw the walruses disporting themselves. Sailing up and down among the Magdalen Islands, he admired their fertility, and pronounced *‘one of their fields more worth than all the new land.” After leaving the Magdalen Islands the ships held a westerly course, and, on the morning of the fulluw- ing day, land—seemingly two Islands—was discovered, lying west-south-west, at a dis- tance of nine or ten leagues. The majority of writers hold that Cartier, after leaving the Magdalen Islands, crossed to New Brunswick. Mr. Pope differs from this opinion, and contends that the land, which appeared to Cartier like two Islands, was uo other than Prince Edward Island. The arguments by which Mr. Pope supports this position we shal! leave to the readers of

his esaay to weigh, and content ourselvee

with swytny Yhut hiv Nieuw peeeey mite av-

His Life and Voy-

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curately than the other with the passage from Hakluyt, quoted on page 45.

The third and fourth chapters of the essay will, we think, prove the most at- tractive for the bulk of They contain the narrative of Cartier’s second We no longer see the captain out through scattered

readers,

voyage. s‘eering in and Islands and exploring bays running deeply into the land; but, with his three historical ships, we see him directing a bold course along the northern shore of the St. Law- rence, passing the gloomy Saguenay, and braving every risk that might await him in an unexplored river, till at length he lays his three ships, safe and sound, face to face with the majestic rock of Quebec. Nor is this exough, for the great river still rolls down in unabated volume, and the intrepid ex- plorer must see what of it he can. Ac- cordingly, in open boats, he pushes his way up stream till his eyes are greeted wich the s te, where now stands the city of Montreal

From the wooded summit of the Royal Hill he can still see, to the northwest, the great river rolling down, and he ponders, ao doubt, over the possibility of the pas- sage to the Indies lying somewhere in that direction. In the Indian village of Hochelaga he and his associates had been received as beings of a superior order, At their de- parture, the kindly Indians followed the boats along the shore, as they turned down t f

he stream, carrying their visitors back to heir comrades in their fortified camp at he mouth of the Lairet. Then follows the terrible winter of disease and suffering, the cheering return of spring, and the de- garture for France. All this is charming reading, and in Mr. Pope’s narrative not a charm is lost.

We have left ourselves no space to speak if Mr. Pope’s account of Cartier’s third

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voyage in conjunction with Roberval, or of the concluding chapter, in which he dis- cusses the evidences of a fourth voyage. But we have said enough to convey to our readers some idea of the merits of this ittle work. Could Mr. Pope find leisure to do by Champlain the same as he has done by Cartier, and bring to the execution

of the task the same diligent research and careful collation, that everywhere marks he work before us, he would establish for himself a clsim to the gratitude of the Eng- lish-speaking subjects of the Dominion,

Notes and Comments. —It has been seriously proposed in the New York Legislature to reduce the legal interest rate from 6 to 5 per cent., but there is an active opposition to defeat the project.

—The American Banker remarks that not everyone knows that thesure test of genuine paper currency is to hold the bill upto the light, so that you can discern two lines run- ning paraliel across its entire length. These are a red and a blue, silk thread inside the paper. No counterfeit has them.

—A correspondent in Venezula, South America, writes at the close of February : **] am glad to observe thar the question of trade with the West Indies and South America is receiving attention in Canada, Chere is a wide field for business, and plenty of room for new comers ,The United States is only just awakening to her interests. It is true that the trade to be done is enormous, and a >good share should ba done by Canada.”

—Dr. McIntyre, in the House of Com mons the other day, in his anaual onslaught regarding repairs to Souris Breakwater, tried to leave the impression that he had discovered something wrong in an item for photographs ; that the sum of $52 had been spent on phctographs in connection with Souris Breakwater. It is scarcely neces- sary to say that this flight of his imagina- tion is without fuundation in fact. The Department of Public Works, it appears, instructed the engineer in charge of Island works to take photographs of the piers, breakwaters. etc., in this Province for the use and information of the Departmenr, which every sensible man will see was an excellent way of obtaining a knowledge of the works in question between the Local and the Dominion Governments. The engineer did as he was instructed, and in duing so the expenses incurred were $52, quite a modest sum, we should say, under the circumstances. It is obvious that the M. P. for King’s, in his latest effort, is more prompted by animosity to politiical opponents than by love of the truth.

Mr. J. W. Hughes has written a letter for THe EXaMINner, the subject of which has, for the most part, been already contri- buted by our own correspondent. We sub- join an interesting paragraph which has not yet apppeared :

“The Academic Hall, in the Ottawa Uni- versity, was the scene of a pleasant event last Tuesday evening. The stage was tastefully decorated. The occasion was an entertwin- ment given by the students to the citizens of Ottawa, who, through their committee, on that evening, at that time, in the hail, pre- sented the ’varsity footbal! champions with a solid silver trophy, standing nearly four feet high, beautifully engraved with the emblems of the different Canadian games and tne names of the champions forming the team. The resentation was on a grand scale, Mr. P. D.

ss, editor of the Hvening Journal, reading the address for the committee in the presence of hundreds of citizens, many of whom were admitted by complimentary tickets—i e., all donors, clergymen, ministers of the crown, and some M, P.'s were specially invited and zeupied reserved seats. Among the names inscribed on this custly urn is that of T. Cur-

islanders should feel justly proud. Mr. Cur- ran is a student of the University of Ottawa— a noble specimen of our race and countrymen, holding a place second to none in the cham-

minion three years in this game.” —_—_=-

For Taz Weak AND Lanourp.—Campbell’ _ Beef, Iron and Wine oa of the best tonics, | possessing many nutritive and strengthenin

coulis Is recommended by the leading medical men. If you are weak and languid a bottle will give instant relief. ask fora d get Campbell's Beef, Iron and Wine. nov 6Slyeod

For the newest no vel! in Nec on 2, Has ee tess,

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wear, Vell opened at J. B Macdonald's.

Canada’s International Exhibition, 1S90.

The Association, which has been incor- porated for the purpose of holding exhibi- tions in St. John, seem determined to give the publicthe full value of their entrance fee during the forthcoming exhibitions.

We notice that considerable interest in the exhibition has been aroused in the West India Islands, and a very fine collec- tion of the natural products of these Islands will form one of the most attractive features of the Exhibition.

The Association is also making arrange- ments for a Provincial educational exhibit, in which all the schools will take part, and especial recognition of merit will be made in the various grades.

A new departure is being made in hav- ing a Marine and Fisheries section, and an endeavor will be made to give the exhibi- tion a character which will associate it with the Maritime Provinces, as distinct from the western fairs.

The general competition being thrown open to the world, is drawing exhibits from the United States and elsewhere, which will give the Exhibition quite an interna- tional character.

The Special Attractions Committee are in correspondence with a number of amuse- ment caterers, with a view to securing some novel attractions, which will be in- corporated with the Exhibition.

One of the enterprising wholesale houses of St. John have notified the management that they will contribute $500, tor prizes to be awarded to the agricultural section. Applications for space are now being rapidly filled up, and while there is ample building accommodation, our people would do well to be early in the field.

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Indians as Farmers.

Tue Commissioner of the North-west Mounted Police, who has good opportuni- ties for observation, reports that the past season has been very unfortunate for In- dians living on the reserves, where farming occupied most of their time, as the ex- tremely dry weather has rendered the crops very unsatisfactory. In spite of this many of the bands are working hard and have prepared considerrble land for next year. The bands in the vicinity of Regina have supplied a large proportion of police hay, and would have supplied more if a dis- astrous prairie fire had not occurred. Their hay is the best we have received, and I hope that bands near the other police posts will tender next year. Potatoes are an enormous price all over this year, caused by settlers not paying as much attention to this crop as it deserves, many of the pota- toes required for the force could be sup- plied by Indians who, as arule, are very successful potato growers.

¥y. W. GA

THE annual meeting of the Y. W. C. A. was held in the parlor ot the Y. M. C. A. on 22nd March, Reforts of the work ac- complished by the Association during the past year were read and adopted, after which earnest and suggestive addresses were delivered by Judge Hensley and C. Palmer, Esq. The special need of rescue work was particularly enforced by the latter gentleman. Rev. Mr. Sutherland was also present and expressed his sympathy with the work of the society. Interesting con- versation on the missions to jail and poor heuse, working of Mother's Meetings, Young Womens’ Bible Class and Prayer meetings was held, and officers for the coming year were elected. We trust the year upon which we have entered will be one fruitful of good works.

M. C. Daviess, Sec’y.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

The Mails—A Complaint From the Capital.

Srr,—The unfortunate Islanders whose lot it is to be exiled in the Capital, would be pleased to learn some tidings of their native land. It is now four days since any mail was received thence, and the latest newspaper dates on record are as follows : Examiner and Patriot, March 11; Guardian, March 7; Herald, March 12 ; Journal and Farmer, March 6 ; Pioneer and Agriculturist, March 10. We receive St. John and Halifax papers regularly in less than 36 hours after publication. Is there not something astray with your mail ar- rangements’ How is it that your dailies do not come with every mail which arrives ? How is it that so many of your papers never reach here at all? We think our- selves quite fortunate if we get four out of each week’s series, and these only when near'y a week old. Some of use have been thinking of getting the matter brought be- fore Parliament

PoNncH.

Ottawa, March 19, 1890.

Personal. _

It is stated that General Lord Wolseley will be appointed commander in-Chief of the forces iv Ireland.

The Pioneer reports that Rev. C. W. Hamil- ton, of Summerside, who has been ill of typhoid fever for some time past, is slowly re- covering.

Local Notices.

=Special line of new Trouserings and Suitings will be sold very low to cash buyers. Call aid see them at D. A. Bruce’s, tt—mh24

A choice line of spring overcoatings and suitings just received at McLeod & Mc- Kenzie's.

Step in and examine ourspring wear in overcoatings and suitings at McLeod and | McKenzie’s.

A Startler—an eye opener—Come and see seven cases of new boots and shoes opened for -the first time, and which we will sell at in- | voice prices. Come early in the day so as to

‘avoid the rush.—Goff Bros,

Beer & Goff have some very fine apples for | sale by the barrel, suitable for retailing or for family use. mar22 2i Spring Repairing.—We are prepared with a nice line of covering to re-cover furniture and do general repairing at low prices. — Mark Wright & Co. mar22 2w Go to Beer & Goff's for choice eating and cooking apples. mar22 2i Ladies new spring Hats and Bonnets, just marZ2 3i

ae ee Exiga dis ovtutay at Yee Dowpinis

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MARKIED.

At New Perth, on March 18, by Rev. W. H. Spencer, William Murdoch McLeod, of Orwell, to Miss Christiana Shaw, eldest daugn- ter of Robert Shaw, Keq , of New Perth,

YMCA

oa GRAND CONCERT under the direc-

tion of Mr. H. W. Vinnicombe, in aid of the Young Men’s Christian Association, will take place in the Association Hali,

On Thursday Evening Next, THE 27th OF MARCH.

Doors open at 7.30. Concert to commence at 8 o'clock. Admission, 25 cents ; no half price.

R. M. BARRATT,

mch2¢4 Secretary.

7. mm & S

ST. JAWES’ CHURCH. The Fifth Annual Course of Lectures,

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EV. J. A. GORDON will deliver a lec- ture in ST. JAMES’ HALL, on

Tuesday Evening, March 24th, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK.

Subject, “ Wit and Humor, Laugh- ter and Tears.”

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FOR SALE.

A Good Chance, as I am Going West.

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I OFFER FOR SALE my Freehold Pro- perty, situated on Fitzroy Street. The land measures 6? feet on Fitzroy Street, an: running back 160 feet, with two Double Houses thereon, good frost-proof cellars, with large Yard and Garden, and stab’es and Coach House, all in good repair. This is a good paying property, as the Houses are al- ways occupied. Apply to PATRICK SHERRY, On the premises.

Notice to Debtors.

All persons indebted to me, either by mort- gage notes or book account, are requested to settle their amounts on or before the Ist of December next. After that date they will be handed in to my attorney for collection.

PATRICK SHERRY. meh24—dy eod wky tf

CABINET MAKING,

URNITURE Repaired and Upholstered ;

Patterns and Models made to order ;

Shop Fitting and General Jobbing. Orders

solicited. Corner Pownal and Grafton Streets, one door west of Fish Market.

R. D. PYKE.

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FOR SALE. j Bourke's Farm, Mount Stewart, he FARM, adjoining the Railway Sta- tion, is for sele, as a whole or in parcels. Terms—One-third cash ; balance on terms to suit purchasers, at interest. Apply to the subscriber, at Palmer & Mc- Leod’s office, or to Mr. Bourke, at Mount

Stewart, who has plan of »roperty.

M. McLEOD.

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LUMBER,

At Public Auction.

V JE sre instructed to sell on the OLD EXHIBITION GROUNDS, near Government House, by Public Auction,

On Tuesday Next, March 25th,

Commencing at 2 o'clock, p. m.,

All the LUMBER in the Old Exhibition Buildings, consisting of BOARDS, SCANT. LING, etc., will be offered in sections to suit

purchasers. Terms Cash. E H. NORTON & CO., meh20—dw Auctioneers,

Molasses and Sugar,

NEW CROP,

20 Tio | MOLASSES,

Direct Cargo due here first open- 50 Tie ; . 40 estab Choice Quality,

ing ef Navigation. do 300 Barrels SUGAR, At lowest current rates while landing.

CARVELL BROs. mch21—2w 2aw wat

Electrical Gas Lighters.

O unsightly wires; no matches; no dan-

ger; anyone can use it; instantaneous,

the most convenient apparatus for the pur-

pose. Will light a burner 100 feet away.

Each instrument a fixture. No springs to

break and no points wo blacken, asin other machines. Satisfaction guaranteed.

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We have placed on our centre counters a large num. ber of Odds and Ends from different departments, whieh we purpose closing out at extremeiy low prices to make room for Spring arrivals. You are invited to call and

exumine the goods and prices.

BEER BROS.

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Hearance Sale of Bocts and Sho2s for 20 lays

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OR THE NEXT TWENTY DAYS | will sell for the BEST PRICES OBTAIN. ABLE, all the Stock of BOUTS AND SHOES, &., in the Store of MR, JAMES B. HALL, Fraser's Corner, Queen Street, Charlottetown.

The Stock comprises Men’s, Boys’, Women's, Misses’ and Children’s BOOTS, SHOES, RUBBERS, &c., and other Stock generally kept in 4 first-class

Boot and Shoe Store. SAMUEL HALL,

MORTGAGEE,

Ch’town, March 22, 1890—dy lw pd y

HE OFFICIAL COUNT IS MADE, and the Returning

20: ‘ Officers have declared it as the unanimous verdict of the People that the place to secure Bargains in Men's Clothing,

Furnishings, Hats and Caps, is at

Db. A. BRUCLH’S.

To make room for the largest and finest stock of goods ever handled by us, which will begin to arrive svon for the coming Spring Season, we offer the balance of WINTER GUODS at prices that withers competition.

Remnants of Odds and Ends at prices to suit you.

D. A. BRUCE, Queen Sireet,

Ch’town, Feb. 18, 1890—eod & wky

“A GRAND TIMEKEEPER |

Is what one of our Customers said the other day when he left his

Rockford Watch

to be cleaned after wearing it constantly for nearly four years, and without costing him a cent.

A few Rockfords left; also Waltham and Elgin Watches

Prices reasonable. EE. W. TAYLOR,

Charlottetown, Feb. 25, 1890-—-2aw wky CAMERON BLOCK,

SPECIAL SALE!

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13 Sit Leas‘

——AT FROM——

20 T0 30 PER CENT, DISCOUNT ON REGULAR PRICES.

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Y= Call and examine Stock and get prices Bargains ever offered.

JOEIN McLEOD & CO.

Charlottetown, March 22, 1890.

The Best

TO THE TRADE.

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Wholesale Stock of Furniture.

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Chairs, Bedsteads, Lounges, Bedroom and Par- lor Sets, Tables, Hall Stands, &e.

——-—( +) AVING an extensive and well-equipped Factory, we aer in a position to offer to the Trade of this Island KURNITURE at prices that will compete with outside manu- facturers, and we solicit a share of the Spring orders.

MARK WRIGHT & CO.

Churfot¥evown, Marvh 14; 18l0—dy Jaw wey