THE DAILY EXAMINER.

FEBRUARY 7, 1889.

The Firemen'’s Banquet.

lux banquet given our firemen at the i

Hotel Davies was a pleasing and fitting compliment to men who have done valdable

service for their fellow citizens—men who have invariably been prompt to the eall of the fire

their efforts to subdue the flames. We

learn that the utmost harmony prevailed ; and that there was a general agreement that Mr. Large to Chief Engineer. The fact that after twenty nine years of service as a fireman and eight as Chief Mr.

Large enjoys to the full the confidence o!

is the right man be

years of service Engineer,

the Fire Department, 1s a little significant,

* Tle» _ Incompetent men do not usualy retain

so long the respect of their fellows : Apart from this consideration, Mr.

Large bore the burden and heat of our fires wouldn't tt

had waterworks:

somewhat

before we

invidious and untair lo

when the burden will be

seen dismiss him now,

; > comparatively light ! orOre

% The Capital Account.

‘ ld Government have, as alleged,

ly the been forced to withdraw $209,000 from the

capital sum to the credit of this Province, the fact is to be greatly regretted ; for it '

will involve the substraction of $8000 trom

recely ed

the amount annually Ottawa. The outlook is not, however, by any means so ~ gloomy ” as the Patriot says it is. There is no heet! **alarm no oceasion whatever for ‘‘a stamp de almost equal to Bull’s Run The Patriot contended that everything | was ke vely L878. Let us See how the

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DIOCESAN CHURCH SOCIETY.

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‘Annual Meeting in St. Paul’s

Scheolroom. Eloguent Address bv Rev. J. De Soyres.

eat

the

Tue annual meeting of the Diocesan

Church Society of

Schoolroom last

was held in St. Paul's evening. Though the w eather was untavor- lable. the audience was large. In the

absence of Judge Hensley, Rey. 8. Weston- | Tones oceupied the chair, and: delivered. a short opening address. He reviewed the work of the past year, and said that there was in the unity of the clergy and earnest ness of the laity good grounds for encour- The vacancy in the parish of Crapaud caused by the resigna- tion of the Rev. T. W. Johnstone—had been filled by the appointment of the Rev. A. W. Daniel. But the vacancy in Alber- ton, consequent upon the withdrawal of the Rev. E. C. McKenzie, has not yet been filled. It was, however, pleasing to hear that the people have set about making an additional parish out of Al- berton and Port Hill—with head-quarters at O'Leary. He hoped that the efforts would be generously seconded by the church peopleoftowns, and that these West ern parishes could.ere long, obtain rest- dent clergymen. He referred to the visit of Bishop Courtney, and announced that his Lordship had expressed his intention fo visit the Island at least once a year, to the | strengthening and edifying of the congre-

agement and hope.

}gations here.

| On motion of the Rev. James Simpson, |seconded by Charles Palmer, Esq., it was 1 that thanks ot wrety he ¢ nveyed to the parent §0- ir continual help, and to the for their valuable (on motion of Rev. a Reagh, second- Cundall, the ofticers if the Executive Comunittee

the ithe s i

’ . —r : ilectors, services.

Esq.,

a — . brie nemoors

account stood then and now if stands how i(being subs ribers) were re-elected, and 187s. | the names of L. W. Watson, G. J. Wright, Balance in favor of Province on James Lewis and W. L. Cotton were added

debt account, Dec. 3ist........ $793,356 12| to the committee. Land Purchase accoun 113,516.02; The reports of the rectors of the various | Churches were not read—on the under- $906,872.14) standing that they would be published ISSS. forthwith; and the chairman, with a few Balance in favor of Province on | well chosen remarks, introduced the Rev. debt account, Dex Biat.... .§ 975,872.90 | J. De Soyres, of St. John’s Church, Sf. Land Purchase account 52,023.29! John, who k ndly came over to address

Amount in addition obtained by

Messrs. Sullivan and Ferguson 500,000.00

ro Soe. 1!

1.527, 906,872.14

‘ £ D- £5 ->1 = amcrease 14 lave ft Provin e..3 621,024.09

+

then, the Government

$200,000 from capital acfount,

} Suppose, that have drawn st

the Province is still better off, in respect to

its account at Uttawa, than it was in 1878 -that happy year—for the Putriot--by upwards of $420,000. These figures ought to re-assure our

young men and maidens; and the Patriot's unpatriotic attempt to scare them away from the Province ought to fail.

The practice of drawing from capital for and

the purpose of balancingthe revenue

expenditure account 1s certainly to be If the Government have done be tu

their

deprecated. adduce the prospect of recovering debts due the Pro-

$0, they able

ought to

gool reasons for action ;

vinee, the construction of public buildings and other works, or other good cause must be assigned,—or they will be liable to the charge of having proved unworthy of the trust imposed upon them on behalf of the people of this Province now living and of We assume that such reasons will, at the proper time, be forth- if $200,000 have been drawn

future generations. coming —1, 6. apital, done,

Mr.

Sullivan's administration has, admittedly,

that this has

course, set people thinking.

statement

been, par excAlence, an economical admin- If they cannot make ends meet

on their present allowance, what 1s to be

istration

expected should the Grits get in /

[n any case there must either be a fur- ther reduction of expenditure or taxation. Che sooner the people make up their minds is tu this alternative the better. We must not impeoperly draw upon capital which is the property of the Province to all genera- tions.

Our farmers have enjoyed a long sur- cease of taxation. Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been left in their pockets which would have been drawn out of them by the power of the law had the Liberals— remained in power.

Perhaps

Lived

th »xpenditures They have had ‘Sa good start.” they will now consent to the taxation which the unduly large legislature (which they must have) and free tuition in the high

schools, render necessary.

It is stated that not less than a million of dollars are annually paid out in wages to

mechanics, miners, glass-workers and la- borers within a radius of ten miles around New Glasgow, N.S., and there is no less

than $1;500,000 on deposit in the Govern- ment Savings Banks in and about the same vicinity in Pictou county.

A yventleman who crossed on the Stanley afew days ago, writes :—

‘The Stanley is proving an able boat, and justities the expenditure by the Government of the large amount she cost. The steady throb of her engines give an impression of her power; and her great speed makes

is if everything was slipping away iader your feet.”

hiya Yu Feel

irom

Protection, a3 a political principle, has iow & party, and a recognized party organ, 14 Tasawnta. The movement so far ap- pears to be chiefly confined to the northern districts, and has been taken up bodily by the farming class. A good deal of interest

the meeting. Mr. De Soyers then deliver- eda very able and eloquent of which the following isa summary :—

speech,

ADDRESS BY THE REV. J. DB SOYRES.

After dwelling upon the marked differ- ences between the conditions of Church life work in England and in the Dominion of Canada, he described some of the difhi- nltie thie} ‘ere bitterly fel ; ha culties whicg were yitterly felt in the mother country, in spite of the seeming advantages of establishment

siate and wealthy endowment.

The unequal distri- bution of the latter made it often more a hindrance than a help; sometimes the large town population of poor people being left unaided, while the village rector received a vast income. But the worst effect was that the nation and the congregation remained, as it were, outside the organization, and as it will be until the Church of England can resolve upon the great step of trusting the people, of abandoning those seeming strong- holds of establishment and endowment, which are in reality the dangers of her en- ergy and spiritual power. And the Church

of England needed now to = accept frankly the **convregation” as the virtual unit. In the Mother Country the ‘‘parish” was bound up_ with

many important historical and legal tier, but in Canada, or any land of newer civili- zation, it was surely a mistake to hamper the work of the Church by geographical claims which had no real reason behind them. He gave the instance of his own parish in St. John, supposed to include one third of the city. Here, in the Dominion, the great principle of the congregation 18 certainly not ignored, but certainly the correlative rights of Bishop and Presbyter had not always received their due balance. For ours should not be described as the ‘‘ Episcopal Church,” since it comprises also the elements of presbyteral authority aud popular right in its historical origin. And that great lesson our younger branch may yet teach to the Mother Church of England.

Our difticulties are fardifferent from those of the primitive. They suffered persecution and we the martyrdom of indifference and neglect. They combated formal heresy, and we have the infinitely more delicate task of dealing with rival churches, unted with ourselyes in all, or almost all, the fundamental articles of creed, accepting the sacraments, and yet divided from us on matters which we cannot deem unimport- ant. Insomescantily populated districts, scarce able adequately to maintain one preacher of God's Word, two or three are often rivals ; and but seldom, owing to the nature of the case, able to preserve always that mutual dignity and courtesy befitting the great cause they advocate. But in other regions the difficulty was simpler, namely, how to find laborers for the har- vest. And there surely a remedy was to found, needing no new legislation, already authorized by the Provincial Synod, in that ‘‘extended diaconate” which would enable a lawyer or a_ physician or a merchant to devote part of his time to the church’s work, to consecrate his power of speech, and teaching and government and yet continue in his usual avocation. It will not be enough to invite lay help as teachers in the Sunday School, or singers in their choirs. They must preach some- times. And then the relieved Rector will be doubly the gainer—hia congregation very often as well.

Surely, their duty was to take courage and go manfully forward; not making querulous complaint of supposed lack of generosity or of interest on the part of the

with the high and exacting demands which the ecclesiastical problems of the present day made upon ali ministers; in maintain- ing our supremacy as a church rather by higher scholarship than loudev pretension, rather by our results than by our claims!

Surely town and ceuntry must join hands, bearing each other’s burthens, lis-

is being taken in the movement in Victoria, and some speakers from that colony have ready assisted in the discussions.

pigs

tening tomutual counsel, mutual exper- ience; often (if possible) exchanging work, keeping all in touch and sympathy, une with

DAILY WRAMeR, -

Prince Edward Island.

laity, but in keeping ourselves on a level |

another, as members of the Body of Christ. And with the other Protestant churches, surely our attitude should be always of the friendliest, most brother- ly courtesy, but with most manful and loyal avowal and support of our own principles, whether of creed or government, believing that both, in. spite of imperfec- tions, represent the highest and fittest type, devoloped from centuries of trial and experience, leaving widest scope for legitimate differences of opinion, a type which will survive (we believe) in that pro- cess of evolution which follows the etern#l purpose of God, We recognize heartily the noble work for Christ done by these sister churches both at home and in the mission field; and, as we think of many and many @ name——of a Guthrie, a Chalmers, or a Norman McLeod, among the Presbyterians; as we think of that great founder of the

Methodist Church who took ‘the world |

for his parish,” or of Charles Spurgeon’s' +

manly Christianity, or of the masterly con- | tributions to theological science of Dale and | Fairbairn among the Congregationaliste, who does not utter the longing wish, | “Such as thou art, woud that thou wert our | own!” But ours are annals which no other Protestant body, no other section of the Church of Christ can rival. We look back to the very beginning of English history For it is the English nation in its religious aspect, ever striving for independ- ence from Roman fetters, and at length

breaking fully loose, and soaring up- wards towards the light. We think in that great retrospect, of Augustine's

peaceful invasion, of Lanfrane’s refusal to obey the citation of Gregory VIL; of Anselm’s vindication of the doctrine of the Atonement, as well as his resistance to royal tyranny; of Langton’s sympathy for popular rights; of Cranmer, whose failures were nobler than some men’s victories, and who passed through the fiery trial; of Parker restoring, amid greatest difficulties, the broad fabric of the English Church; of Richard Baxter, who, in a happier age, could have ranked as one of the grest Fathers of the Church; of Jeremy Taylor, who proclaimed the Liberty of Prophesy- ing, and who lived as well as wrote the ** Life of Christ;"’ of Butler, the Christian Philosopher, setting the foundation of national belief on a basis never to be shaken; of Wilson, the saintly Bishop, pre- ferriug imprisonment tocompliance with sin- ful authority; of Arnold, who died too soon for that great theological career which should have followed his work of education; of Venn, the great Secretary of the Church Missionary Society, goverving in either hemisphere; of Charles Lowder, working to

the death = in the noisume © slums of Eastern London; of Hannington, who gained the martyr’s crown, and

proved that even in this nineteenth century of ours, men can die as well as work for Christ.

Surely, this is an inheritance from the respousibilities of which we might well shrink. But it is also our support as it should be our glory. We have not the ditticulties of the old world : pauperism, habitual crime, worldliness in high places. We have « hearty and systematic. lay con- currence; we have the extended /diaconate within our reach. We have many signs of hope, many promises of strength.

Surely, the great word of the church, spoken in the most solemn moment of her most solemn service, should be our wateh- word —Sursum Corda —(Lift up your hearts). Surely that Divine Spirit will not withhold the promised aid; the Saviour will be with us to the end of the world.

THANKS. On motion oJ Hon. T. H. Haviland, sec- onded by R. R. FitzGerald, Esq., the

unanimous thanks of the meeting were con- veyed to Mr. De Soyres by the chairman.

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P. E. Island Clerical Association

Tue quarterly meeting of this very flour- ishing Society was held at Charlottetown

yesterday. The day began with a celebration of the Holy Communion at St. Peter’s Church, the Rev. James

Simpson, Incumbent, being the Celebrant. The clergy present were the Revs. S. Wes- ton-Jones, James Simpson, Fred. E. J. Lioyd, W. A. Ctawford-Frost, C. F. Lowe. T. B. Reagh, H. Harper and T. H. Hunt. The regular meeting of the Society was held at the residence of the Rev. James Simpson, at 3 p. m.

The Rev. W. A. Crawford-Frost read a very thoughtful paper, which provoked a good deal of discussion, on ** Modern Inti- delity and its Treatment in the Pulpit.” He said he should deal more largely with the rise of the various forms of unbelief, than with their progress and decay. As to treatment from the modern pulpit, his limited experience would not permit him to advise his brethren upon this point. The paper was well written and deeply thought out, the attention of the brethren being well sustained throughout. Begin- ning with the rise of Deistic philosophy in the seventeenth century, the speaker traced the progress and decay of many forms of infidelity. The names of the leaders were also given, and their most prominent principles mentioned. Regare- ing the ‘treatment of this subject from the pulpit, at{the present day, Mr. Crawford- Frost made several suggestions which he had acted upon during his ministry. Some of these were as follows: The avoidance of cant$; fairness to opponents?; the day has gone by, in the opinion of the speaker, when scientific investigations may be sneered at; a mediate course between too great liberality and a too stiff dogmatism was a'so insisted upon; merely raising a difficulty for the purpose of knocking it over is of small avail.

Other things were said equally interest- ing. A most helpful discussion followed, in which most of the brethren took part.

Special reference was made <:o the excellent sermon preached to the Diocesan Church Society in St. Peter's Church by the Rev. Mr. DeSoyres, andthe President was instructed to convey the hearty thanks of the Society to that gentle- man, and to request him to allow it to be, printed for circulation throughout the) Island.

The Rev. W. Sampson, Rector of Milton, | was elected President for the ensuing year, | and the Rev. C F. Lowe was re-elected to the pust of Secretary.

The Revs. Fred. FE. J. Lioyd and ©. F. Lowe were appointed to read special papers | at the next quarterly meeting—the former upon the subject of ** ow best to improve the Diocesan Church Society,” and the; latter, ‘*‘ How to conduct a Bible Class.” |

The most perfect harmony prevailed amvngst the several members of this excel-

THURSDAY, REI BRU ARY

lent and really useful Society, and we feel sure that its continued existence will prove a real source of strength to the Church of England in Prince Edward Island.

The next quarterly meeting will be held at Milton, upon the invitation of Rev. Mr, Sampson.

Personal

medical liberary to the Soston Medical Li-

Dr. Oliver Wendell has presented his vast , brary Association. | Mr. George F. Owen, parliamentary corres: |) ™

in the!

pondent of Tur EXAMINER, crossed Stanley to Pictou, instead of at the Capes, as inadvertantly stated in yesterday's issue.

On Nov, Zist, Lieut. W. graduate of the Royal Military College, and son of Sir Leonard ‘Tilley, was married at Surki, India, to Lena Amesbury, daughter of the surgeon of the brigade to which he is at- tached,

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Carpet Remnants

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rane, brew tarsal HARRIS & STEWART,

Victoria Skating Rink, Titra,

—ON——

Thursday Evening, Feb. U4,

AT SKVEN O'CLOCK.

The Rink will be tastefully decorated, and as a large number have promised to skate, a good i

time may be expected, Music will be furnished by Worth’s Band, Admission, 25 cents. Skaters in Costume, free PERCY H. PALM, Secretary. Victoria, Feb. 7, 1888.

Plenty of Oysters Now, sT E. CARMODY’S.

NOOD HALF SHELL OYSTERS. Ovystere by the Quart. Peck and Bushel, caught every week. Please leave orders in the forenoon. orders promptly attended ww. feb7—4i eod pd

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Prices Low and Variety Great,

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PERKINS & STERNS.

| r] A Large Stock of Grey Cottons,

All

| A Large Stock of White Cottons,

ENGLISH, CANADIAN AND AMERICAN PRINTS,

Five Dollars in Cash Canadian Shirtings and Ginghams,

y JAIL be paid for the first five ($1 each)

correct answers (the bona fide solution of the person sending it) received from young ladies in Prince Edward Island under eighteen years of age, to the following :—

“How much will any Housekeeper lose who

ays 25 cents tor a Six Ounce Tin of Baking Pow- der, instead of buying a ‘en Ounce Paper Pack- age of WOODILL’S GERMAN BAKING POW- DER, which any Grocer (with a large profit) can retail at Twenty Cents.

Directions for using the Powders must be ,

taken into the calculation. Address, — W. M. D. PEARMAN, Halifax, N. 8.

Names of competitors will not be published without permission.

Look out for next month’s offer !

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HILLSBOROUGH RINK,

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Thursday, Feb. 7, 1889,

AT 8 O'CLOCK, P. M.

New & Original Costumes will appear.

Every effort will be made to make it the Best ever held in the City.

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Intending skaters are requested to hand their names and description of costumes by Monday next to the Janitor or any of the

be pro”

Directors. The Directors reserve the right to probibit any objectionable costume.

Admission, 25 cents. Tickets to be had at the door. Skaters in costume, free. inn

THE LADIES OF ' .

St. John’s Church, Milton, INTEND HOLDING A SOCIAL IN KENWITT HOUSE,

ons Thursday Evening, Feb, Lith.

MUSIC, DINNER and TEA will vided.

TICKETS— Dinner, 50c.; Tea, 25c.

Tables will be laid from 6 p. m. feb6

LECTURE.

Hulsean Lecturer at Cambridge, and late Professor of History at Queen’s Col- lege, London, will deliver a Lecture

Lat .

In St. Paul’s Schoolroom,

Sie Friday Evening, 8th instant. Chair taken at 8 o'clock, By order,

L. C. DESBRISAY, vestry Clerk.

Admission, 15e.

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Black and Colored Dress Goods,

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sold as we always do sell —CHEAP.

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