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PRINGE OF WALES COLLEGE.

Interesting Exercises at the Opera House Last Evening,

MISS MARGARET JAMES’ PRIZE ESSAY.

Addresses by the Lieutenant-Governor, A. B. Warburton, M. L. A., and Dr. Anderson.

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commencemen Prince of Wales College were held Opera House last night, in the presence of His Eonor the Lieuten-

a large audience ant-Governor presided, having on his ht Mr. Justice Fitzgerald, and on his

left D. J.. McLeod, Esq., Superintendent of Education fur the Province. Dr. An- derson, Principal of the Prince of Wales College, A. B. Warburton, E:q.. M. L. A. and Mr. Jan es E. Welsh, musi

cal director, also occupied prominent

positions on the platform.

The opening number on the programme was a chorus by the College students, under the leadership of Mr. Welsh, whic!

was well rendered,

Then Miss Flo. McKenzie read an ex~

ceedingly well-written essay on ‘“‘Lady Macbeth.” The essay was read in good form, and was well receivéd We regret

that Tur Examiver’s space to-day will not admit of its publication.

“My Old Cabin Home,” solo by N., Hunter and chorus by students, followed, and was well given

ir. Anderson the called upon Miss Marvaret James, daughter of oh James, Esq., of this city, to real an extract from her prize essay on “Cenada and its Re- sources.” He explained that of the twenty- eight splendid essays sent in by the strdents, there were two hat were exceptionally good, viz., those written by Miss James and Mr. Colin Ferguson. He foun: itexceedin sly diffi sult to decide whieh of the two was entitled to tl medal so

kindly presented by Lieutenant-Governor Howlan, but Premier Peters assistance in a practical way and present-

came to h s ed a second medal. Dr. Anderson regrett- ed that there was not time to read the essayswritten by Miss James and Mr. Ferguson, as they were clever produc- tions. They would, therefore, have to be content with an extract from Miss James’ essay. However, he thought the publi would shortly have an opportunity of read- ing both productions. Another excellent essay was written by Edwin McFadyen, of Tignish, who took for his subject “Lord Byron.” For lack of time the reading of this essay would also have to be dispensed with.

In a clear, firm voice, Miss James then read an interesting paragraph from her clever paper, which was deservedly ap- plauded. Following is Miss James’ essay in full :

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MISS JAMES’ ESSAY,

Canada and her resources! Yhere can s better avbject for an essay be found ? For what is, or should be, of deeper inter- est to the sons and daughiers of the Dom- inion then the study of this magnificent couatry of ours, comprising, as it does, in its sweep from Atlantic to Fac fic, some of the most valuable, as well as =he most beautiful, districts in the world? To deal adequately with such a topic in the ordin- ary limits of an essay, is a hopeless task, and nothing bu‘ a very general and super- ficial! sketch can be expected.

The Dominion of Canada (exclusive of Newfoundiand and its dependenci:s, which doubtless will soon be included) stretches from Cape Breton on the east to Vancouver Island on the west, extending from the At lautic to the Paeifie, and from the north- ern boundary of the United States to the North Pole. Included within its immense area are about three <nillions of square miles, which may be eaid to be suitable for habitation, beside » Jarge extent which, in all probability, can never be utilized for that purpose. Its area is, therefore, néar- ly equal to that of the whole continent of Europe. its population in 1891 was 4,833,- 239.

Taking a general survey by provinces — the eastern group, usually known as the Maritime Provinces, consists of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Ed- ward Island.

Nova Scotia, which includes the -penin- sula proper and the island of Cape Breton, is deeply indented along its coast line with bays and harbors. Its surface is cenerally undulating, but in many parts the scenery is bold and picturesque. This is notably the case in the island of Cape Breton, whither the attractions of mountain and lake, stream and sea are yearly drawing an increasing number of tourists, The soil of this province is, in the main, fertile, and there are large districts such as the valley of the Annapolis, where the labor of the farmer and fruit grower meet with an abundant recompense. Other portions are barren and rocky, but here are often found valuable deposits of mineral weaith, and in addition to her treasures of grain and fruit, lumber and the products of the fisheries, Nova Scotia has three extensive coal! fields, large deposits of iron and g£yvp- sum,and valuable gx For its size, no province of the Dominion is more bountifully endowed with all that is neces- sary to make a country prosperous,

New Brunswick is more compact in shape than her sister provinces, though along the shore of the Gulf of St. Law- rence there are several extensive inlets of the sea. The general appearance of the country is much the same in character as Nova Scotia, but its surface is morediv- ersified with noble rivers and lakes. Much of the province is still covered with for- ests, and the timber resources of New Brunswick are a marked feature of her wealth. Good farming land is fairly abun- dant in many of the counties, especial!y along the courses of the magnificent rivers: the fisheries are very valuable, and among the minerals to be found are iron, lead, as phali, granite, marble, lime and gypsum.

Prince Edward Island, lying north of Nova Scotia in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, 18 @ crescent-shaped island about 130 miles in length and with an average breadth of about 28 miles.

Its surface is generaliy level, and its soil, a light sandy loam, isso fertile and easily worked as justly to entitle it to the appellation of “The Garden of the Gulf.” Its fisheries and splendid agricultural capa- bilities comprise the resources of this Province, which, long celebrated for the ee of oats, potatoes, turnips and barley, is now coming rapidly to the front in dairy products, a branch of industry likely to prove the solution of the problem of its agricultural future. Its quaint beanty and unrivalled facilities for sea-bathing will always render it a formidable rival to more romantic Cape Breton, in the eyes of the summer tourists, }

_ The climate of the Maritime Provinces i#, on the whole, delightful, except during the months of early spring. Nova Scotia, especially in the Eastern parts, suffers from

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chilly fogs; New Brunswick, on the Bay of Fundy, is subject to the same disad- vantage. Summer and Autumn are de~ lightful, the heat being tempered by re- freshing sea-breezes, the winters are cold

ihough never extremely so--and the air is bracing. Though the spring is late, } vegetation develops with great rapidity during the warm summers, and, altogether, | it may be said that these provinces are de- | sirable places of residence.

Proceeding westward, we strike the “eoast of Quebec, with its massive back-bone in the great Laurentian Range, and its mighty river, the St. Law- The scenery of this province 18

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varied and striking. Lofty mountains, noble rivers, and sparkling iakes are among its prominent beauties. In the

East, the soil is generally inferior and off- ers but little inducement to farmers, but as we proceed farther West, the character of the land steadily improves, and there are some charming agricultural districts within its limits. The principal crop 1s hay, of which large quantities are exported, and a great amount of cheese ig annually manufactured. The fisheries are valuable and extensive, and gold and copper ores are found in some Jocalities, while iron of rood quality abounds, Many other miner-

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als are obtained, but, Of late years, none have been more talked of tLan the phos- phates. In spite of the large output _ of lumber, Quebec stil] possesses extensive for- ests, but the axe of the woodman is stead ily thinning them, and destructive fires have largely decreased the timber areas. Lying, as this province does, mainly in the Valley of the St. Lawrence, and command- ing the outlet of its vast system of naviga- tion, the foreign commercial interests of the Dominion largely centre around its great seaports of Quebec and Montreal.

The climate of Quebec is variable. In winter the cold is generally steady, and the atmosphere clear and bracing. Snow falls to a very great depth, and, though the winds are often sharp, they are very seldom raw or damp, and there is no fog. The summer is warm and pleasant, but the finest season in the year isthe Autumn, which lasts about six weeks.

Crossing the Ottawa River we reach Ontario, formerly known as Upper Can- ada, the largest and most populous of the Provinces of the Dominion. The surface of Ontario is varied from a level picin along the shores of Lakes Erie and Ontario, to the hilly region of the North, and the wild, rocky shore around Lake Suporior. Equally diversified are its resources, The climate ef the Southern portion is warm enough to admit of the successful cultiva- tion of the peach and grape. Apples and pears are largely grown, while wheat, barley, oats, beans and peas are staple crops. Large numbers of cattle are raised for exportation, and dairy farming is a profitable branch of industry.

Honey forms an important article of export, while the timber trade closely approaches that of Quebec. Aimong the minerals are rich deposits of silver, un- limited quantities of the finest iron ore, copper, perhaps the best nickel deposits in the world, marble and gypsum. Hardly anything is Jacking in this favored region except coal. Valuable deposits of petro- leum and salt add to the wealth of the Province, and manufactures of different kinds are in a flourishing condition. The trade of the Great Lakes, those inland seas, and the magnificent caual systems of the Province has aided in the growth of a number of flourishing cities, such as Toronto, Hamilton, Kingston, Port Arthur, etc.

The climate of Ontario is hotter in summer, aud colder in winter than that of Quebec. There igs less moisture and fewer sudden changes than in those por- tions of the Dominion bordering on the ocean, and, though the Great Lakes tem- per the districts adjoining them, their climatic effect does not extend to any great distance from their shores.

West of Ontario we reach the vast prairie regions of Manitoba and the North- west Territories. Here the surface of the country undergoes a complete change. aud immense prairies become the chief feature of the landscape. The country from Manitoba to the Rocky Mountains may be described as consisting of three plateaus, each rising more than 600 feet above the other. The nrst of these prairie steppes includes the lower plain of Manitoba, which consists of a soil of dark colored alluvium of almost inexhausible

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the Dominion, which extends along the Pacific Ocean with a coast line of over 560 miles in leng:h from north to south. Its area of 383,000 square miles is more than three times that of the United King-

pean countrs except Russia. Jt is mainly a land of mountaine, including in its bor- ders nearly 1000 miles of that broken western margin of the American Contin~ ent, known generally as the Rocky Moun- tain region. Although it possesses agricul- tural distrcts of great fert lity, and its cli- mate is comparately mild with a tendency to dampness along the coast, its chief re- sourses in its present condition, consist of its fisheries, its forests, and its minerals. The fisheries of British Columbia are in- creasing in value from year to year. Along its coast, codfish, halibut, laddock, etc., abound; itsenterprising s*amen are an- nually securing a fair share of the trade in fur-bearing seals, despite the jea'ousy and interference of the United States. The in- land waters of the province swarm with salmon and trout, and the canning of the former has become a very important branch of industry.

The forest wealth of the Province is immense, and as facilities for reaching the lumber districts increase, the annual value of the timber trade will show a correspond- 1893 the timber licenses and royalties produced the handsome revenue of $76,000. Here, while we look in vain for the magnificent white pine, the king of Canadian trees, which forms such an important element in the timber trade of Quebec, the Douglas fir, with its stately growth and immense proportions, to @ great extent supplies the aeficiency. Gigantic cedars abound, yellow cypress, white mountain pine and valuable spruces cover large areas, while the hard woods in oak and maple are well represented. Indeed, the climate of this Province is so well adapted to tree- growth, that many which are little better than shrubs else- where-—as the alder, dogwood, and crab- apple—become of importance and value here. The minera’s of this Province are exceedingly valuable. Mineral belts run in almost all directions, and it is believed that, when the country has been fully ex- plored, no mineral of real yalue will be wanting in British Columbia. Gold is found in sp!endld deposits in many parts. It is estimated that up to 1893 this Prov- ince had contributed fifty-four millions of dollars to the gold of the world. Silver, iron, copper, lead, mercury and platinum are found in paying quantities, while ‘he coal is known all over the Pacific coast as the best fuel obtainable. Of this va u- able mineral the Province possesses | m- mense deposits, ranging in quality from the smokeless hard anthracite to the wower lignite fermation, with all inter- mediate grades of bituminous coal. The present anoual output is about 1,000,000 tons, but as the demand grows there is no doubt that the quantity can be indefinitely increased. Fast lines of steamers are l nking this Province, so admirably situ- ated for commerce, with the Lands of the Rising Sun, and already the trade be- tweea California and China is being rapidly diverted to this northern and shorter route across the Pacific. The magnificent system of the Canadian Pacitic Railway and Steam Ship lines, is becom— ing a formidable competitor for the trade between China and Japan on the one side, and the United Kingdom on the other, and large shipments of tea find their way by this route, which formerly reached Europe via the Suez Canal.

Having thus briefly and imperfectly glanced at the different divisions of this Dominion, it only remains in a stil] more concise manner to touch upon the use which Canadians have made of their un- paralleled resources.

Turning first to the Department of Trade and Commerce we find that the immense inland navigation furnished by the lakes and navigable rivera of tune Dominion has been supplemented by a magnificent cana) system, which, though constructed at an expense which seems enormous for a young country, has already fully justified the outlay. Among the marine powers of the world the Dominion of Canada stands fourth, with an aggregate of a little over 1,000,060 tons of shipping. In this great element of national prosperity the Dominion is only surpassed by Great Britain, the United States and Germany. Tbe maple leaf floats over every sea, and the ships of Canada have secured a large

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On the contrary there are large tracts which are admirably suited for this purpoze, such as that south of Battleford, where 10,000 square miles of good jand may be found in one block. The great want of the prairie region is timber. These plains have been swept eo often by prairie tires, that it is impossible for trees to live except along the banks of rivers and the hills.

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there is a very considerable quantity of lumber enitable for building purposes and the more northern districts of the Great Northwest are fairly wel) wooded. It is difficult for the mind to ‘form any adequate conception of the extent of these stretches of prairie as they spread out before the eye, almost as level ocean in a calm. very immensity tends to increase monotony of plain after plain in unvary- But it is not alwas moxo- tonous, for in the words of Prof. Hind :—

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“In order to appreciate the prairie of the Great Northwest it must be seen at sun- rise, when the vast plain suddenly flashes with rose-colored light, as the rays of the sun sparkle in the dew on the long rich grass gently stirred by the unfailing morn- ing breeze. It must be seen at noonday when refraction swells into the forms of distant hill-ranges, the ancient beaches and ridges of Lake Winnipeg, when each

sisted vision, rise into view. It must be seen at sunset, when, just as the ball of fire is dipping below the horizon, he throws a flood of light, indescribably magnificent, upon the illimitable weaving green, the | colors blending and separating with the roll of the long grass, seemingly magnified gently toward the horizon in the distant heaving swell of a parti-coloured sea. It must be seen, too, by moonlight, when the summitsof low,green grass waves are tipped with silver and the stars in the west sud- denly disappear as they touch the earth.” Passing still farther to the west we reach the Rocky Mountains and British

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as a whole, it must be remembered that our Dominion is in its first flush of youth,

yet during the period from 1868 to 1893 our export trade has increased from 57

willow bush is magnified into a millions to 1184 millions. In the latter grove, each far distant clump Of | year, our total foreign trade was aspense into wide forests, and the outline | Yalued at $247,000,000, while in of wooded river banks, far beyoml unas- 1891 our yarious manufactures were

share of the earrying trade of the world. In 1893 a grand tetal of forty-three mil- lion tons of shipping enteied and cleared at her ports, and there can be no doubt, as the vast resources of thefcountry are devel- oped, thia branch of National industry will steadily increase. Closely allied with navigation are the products of the sea. Around the coast of the Dominion, the harvest of the sea is plentiful and varied. The total value of the fisheries in 1892, was estimated at something like eighteen millions. Every variety of the codfish tribe, nackerel, nerring, lobsters, oysters, etc., abound. To the North the Greenland seal and whale repay the en terprise of the hardy fisherman, while the fur-bearing seal of tue Pacific has already been referred to. Nor is the sea the only source of wealth, for the inland waters teem with salmon, trout, maskinonge and eiber fish, valuable «like for food and sport. Our splendid forests furnished an export valued at $27,500,000 in addition to the enormous home consumption of all kinds ef wood. Referring to the value of this great source of wealth, the Dominion Statistican sava: “In Canadain the vari- cus industries depending for their exist- ence upon the supply of wood, there is an invested capital not far from one hundred millions of dollars with an output close upon 11% millions.” The pasture lands of the Dominion furnished in 1893 for ex- portatotal value of $32,750,000 of ani- mals and their products, while itis evident to the most superficial observer that dairy farming is only in its infancy, and that this industry can be rapidly developed in the immediate future. The tarms tent awey twenty-seven millions of dollars worth and the various manufactures 84 millions,

Looking at the progress of the country

its years of existence being onty twenty- seven. Its population has not grown with the rapidity of that of someother countries. There has been no enflated boom which us- ually ends in a corresponding depression. To-day welonly number about five millions,

valued at $475,000,000. Nearly 15,000 miles of railway are in operation, which, with our inland waterways, render access to the greater portion of our country easy and pleasant.

Iv will thus be seen that in all that is necessary to render a country prosperous and great, the Domiuien of Canada occu- pies a foremost place, and, if itis at all fair to judge of the future of a country by its past, the prospect opening before us is bright beiband. Out population is compos-

ed of the best elementa of the old world, developed by the bracing atmosphere and strong stimulus which the new world sup-

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SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 1895.

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motherland, our institutions, like her own, are stable, and yet progressive. Civil and religious liberty everywhere stands side by side with that reverence for law and order which is one of the proudest boasts of our young Dominion. Ample provision has been, and is being, made forthe education of our rising generation, and alreary in all departments of life, the sons of Canada are tuking a foremost place. The time is not far distant when our broad and fertile plains will be the home of happy and con- tented millions; when the busy hum of manufactures will be heard on every hand; when the treasures of sea and forest and mine will be gathered in rich profusion, and when the white sails of Canadian commerce will speed to and fro, linking us in closest bonds with the nations of the earth. To the accomplishment of our great destiny let the sons and daughters of Canada devote themselves, in the confident assurance that the day is dawning in which this Dominion of ours will take its place — and that no unworthy place—among the nations of the earth.

“Canada,” the patriotic chorus the music of which was presented to the Col- lege by the Lieutenant-Governor, was sung by the students in a splendid manner.

The valedictory was then read by Mr. Norman Hunter. It was a well written, common-sense paper, and we regret that we have not space for it in today’s issue, Mr. Hunter referred, among other things, to the kindly interest taken in the College by the Lieatenant-Glovernor, the Premer and the Vice-Chancellor, and said that the lectures given by these gentlemen were greatly appreciated by the students. They had.also remembered the institution - presenting medals, akindnesswhich wou not soon be forgotten. It was also. pointed out that the want of a new college building was being felt more and more as the years rolled by. The present building is lacking in the improvements and conveniences which would tend to make the educational machinery run smootih- ly. “If our memory is not treacherous,” said the valedictorian, “the Premier a year ago held out golden hopes of a good time coming, when a new building, of which our successors will have no reason to be ashamed, will adorn the present his— toric site. Though the pfirst step in this direction has already been taken in re- quiring every student to pay an annual fee, the proceeds of which we feeksure, are being safely invested as a building fund, yet the reality does not seem very near.” Mr. Hunter also referred to the work of the past year both in the school and on the campus, and spoke highly of the gocd work done by the teaceing staff of the institution. “In parting ” said he “let all petty strife and jealousy be for- gotten, and let us all with one accord wish success to our professors, success to our fellow students and above all, success to —the new building.”

After another chorus by the students, Dr. Anderson replied to the valedictory. He spoke of the regret felt at parting with the students, especially with the older stad- ents, and referred to the pleasure it gave himself and the other teachers to know that their efforts during the year had been appreciated. Speaking of the reference in the valedictory to the new College build- ing, Dr. Anderson said he regretted the absence through indisposition of Premier Peters, who was to have presided. If the Premier were present, he would, no doubt, be able to fully and freely answer the re- marks made ou that point. He trusted how- ever,that Mr Warburton, gentleman clogely identified with the Premier in tae govera- ment of the Province;- would be able to afford them some information in respeet to the matter. He heartily reciprocated the wishes of the stadents concerning the future success of the college. He hoped that all the students going from it would be eminently successfal, and trusted that nove of them would have to leave the country to earna livelihood. If they can find the means of a successful career here the country will be the better off. He pointed out that all should have a higher idea of lifethan the mere making aud hoarding of money. They should remember that they are members ofa community, and that they must do the best they can to further the interests of this community :

“Live for those who love you, For those whose hearts are true, For the Heaven that smiles above you And awaits my spirit too,

For the cause that needs assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance} For the Future in the distance And the good that you can do.”

The duet “Larboard Watch” was then exceptionally well sung by Messrs. Bradley and Howatt, after which the medals and diplomas were presented, the successful students being greeted with cheers ‘and college cries as they came forward,

After the singing of the chorus “‘Moon- light on the Lake” by the students, the chairman introduced Mr. A. B. Warburton, M. L. A., who delivered an interesting and instructive aldre-s. Mr. Warburton con- gratulated Dr. Anderson and the faculty of the college upon the success that had attended their work during the year, and referred to some of the many talented men that had gone out from that institution in the past. He agreed with what had been said respecting the inadequate accom- modation of the present college building. He thought, however, that those who had received instruction in the college wouli feel atinge of remorse when they saw its old walls and classic halls being removed. Feeling and sentiment were-al! right in their place, but he hoped they would not be allowed to stand in the way of progress and educational] advancement. He trusted that the day was not far dis- tant when the present building would be replaced by a more commodious structure. So faras he was concerned he would do all in his power to further this desirable end. He thought, however, that the welfare of the College did not depend so much upon the building as upon those who went out from it. All should be loyal to the College, loyal to themselves and loyal to the Pro- vince. If they are they will be able to do much to promote the interest of the Col-

lege and of the _ Province. They must not discontinue their’ studjes when they leave College; they

must continue to study to brighten their intellects in order that they may be the better prepared to take their place in the battle of life.

“A Motto for Every Man” was tben sung by the students, the solo being taken by Mr. Fred Haszard. It was well render- ed.

His Honor the Lientenant-Governor then delivered an address, He said :— Again we have the pleasure of meeting to-

gether after another year has gone into.

the past, and <I am proud to be with you again. All cannot have prizes, and he who has done the best has done all. The old adage that “patience and perseverance

overcome all obstacles’ is one to be remembered. They are the ropes which lead to success.

All, when life is new, commence with feel- ings warm and prospects high, but time strips our illusions of their hue. You are within the boundary line of youth, and have been up to this time gay and hapyy

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dwellers in that cloudlatid of happy mist and shapeless c.ctles, where the future shines before the eyes of dreaming youth, vague, glorious and golden, like a land- scape by Turner; you bave yet to learn the arduous side, the éternal laws to which the triumph of all good is given, high eacrifice and labor without cause. A recent writer says: “If, when fallow years are spent, the soil is richer, if happily strength of mind grows out of vague aspirations, and purpose out of hope, then a richer harvest crowns all.” Some of you will remember the words of Addison: “If you wish success in life, make Per- severance your bosom friend, Experience your wise counsellor, Caution your elder

brother, and Hope ycur guardian angel.” Carlyle says: “An educated man stands, as it were, in the midst

of a boundless arsenal and magazine, filled with all the weapons and engines which man’s skill has been able to devise, and he worked accordingly with the strength borrowed from al] past ages. How different is his state who stands on the ont- side of that store-house and feels that its ‘gates wust bestormed, or remain forever against him. Tam glad that ny offer of a medal for the best essay on “Canada and its Resources,” has awakened in your minds a wish to have a knowledge of your country—of this fair Canada of ours—re- sulting as it has in the preparation of some thirty eseays on this subject;and I thiok the eseayists will agree with me that they were somewhat surprised at the greatness and rapid advance of this new country and also at its rich and varied natura] resources. To the young menand women it must be suggestive of ambition, personal advance- ment and Jove Ofits institutions. Youareal] young and the twentieth centary in which your mature manhood gnd womanhood will be spent will be full of greatevents. When the powers of elec- tricity are combined with chemistry, as applied to our minerals, who can tell what great events are in store for you. In my day we have had the electric telegraph, the phonograph and other machines which add to man’s comfort; what may we not expect in the future? There are those who, when anything new is proposed, shake their heads in ominous silence; it is araying of a recent writer that a man who shakes his heai continually seldom has anything in its, In conclusion, let me tay to you in the words of Pope : Worth makes the man, the want of it the fellow,

The rest is a!) but Jeather and prunella,”

After another chorus by the students, and the singing of the National Anthem, the large audience dispersed.

‘he manner in which the various vocal selections were rendered reflected credit on the students and their wut ical director. Mr. Hunter, the valedictorian, paid «# deserved trbute to Mr. Welsh’s genial bearing and conscientious attention to the work he hadin baad.

During the evening the students gave rousing cheers for the Lieutenant-Giovern- or, the Premier, the Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Anderson, Mr. Welsh and others.

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Siieeeeteneneetares

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Mail Contracts.

Tenders addressed to the Postmaster- General will be received at Ottawa until noon on FRIDAY, 16th Angust, 1895, for the conveyance of Her Majesty's Mails on the following proposed routes, from the Ist October, 1895, viz: —

Argyle Shore and TDBonashaw, semi- weekly.

Béar River and Clear Spring, tri-weekly.

Bear River and Railway Station, do.

Belfast and Charlottetown, daily (Sun- day excepted).

Belfast and High Bank, tri-weekly.

Belfast and Point Prim, semi-weekly.

Brackley Point and Oyster Bed Bridge, daily and triweekly.

Brooklyn and Glen Martin, semiweekly.

Brooklyn and Glen Martin, triweekly.

Caledonia and Rona, semiweekly.

Charlottetown and Marshfield, (Sunday excepted).

Clear Spring and New Zealand Railway Station, triweekly.

Commercial Road and semiweekly,

Commercial Road and Peters Road, tri- weekly.

Covehead Road and Grand semiweekly.

East Point and Souris East, triweekly.

Elliott's Mills and Railway Station, tri- weekly.

Fredericton Station and Railway Sta- tion, tri-weekly.

Head of St. Peter’s Bay and Monticello, semiweekly,

Kensington and Princetown, triweekly.

Little York and Pleasant Grove, twice daily.

Little York and Railway Station, tri} weekly.

Little York and Union Ruad, triweekly.

New Zealand and Railway Station, tri- weekly.

Northam and Railway Station, daily (Sunday excepted).

Pisquid Road and Vernon River, semi- weekly.

St. Margarets and Bear River Station, triweekly.

Sea Cow Pond and Tignish, semiweekly,

Union Road anc Union Station, tri weekly,

daily

Peters Road,

Tracadie,

Printed notices containing full informa tion as to conditions of proposed contracts may be seen, and blank forms of tender may be obtained, at the Post Offices at which the services commence and termin- ate, and at the office of the subscriber, Charlottetown.

F. DE ST. C. BRECKEN, Asst. Post Office Inspector.

Post Office Inspector’s Office, Charlottetown, P. E. Island, 7th June, 1895.

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(o-Partnership Notice.

The undersigned have entered into part- nership, under the name and style of McINNIS & THORNE, for the purpose of carrying on a General Plumbing, Gas Fitting, Steam, Hot Water and Hut Air Heating business in Charlottetown, and have opened a Shop in the PHILHAR- MONIC BUILDING, corner of Grafton and Prince Streets, where they will be prepared to give prompt and cerefal atten- tion to all orders with which they may be

Those who contemplate having resi- dences, churches, public halls or places of business heated either by steam, hot water or hot air, are invited to give us a call before placing their orders,

Baths, Closets, Basins, Sinks, etc., also fitted up.

First-class workmanship at a moderate charge. Best of references,

Estimates cheerfully furnishe.,

ANGUS MoINNIS, CHARLES E. THORNE.

BARGAIN BLOSSOMS |

Crop for Saturday Evening !

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It strikes us that those 500 pairs of Stockings at 6c a pair ought to be quite a bell ringer for this p. m.

1 Black Satin Parasol for 35 cents.

5 Biack Silk with Frill, $1.50 foods for 75 cents. "

4 Black Silk, $2.00, for $1.00.

3 Black Frill with White, $2.50, for $1.25.

2 do., All Black, $2.50, for $1.25,

1 Black Silk, trimmed with Stee] Color- ed Siik, $4.50, for $2.25.

I Steel Silk, $6.00, for $3.00.

undreds tain Sunshades ae ~ is of Plain Sunshades from 25¢, Oo >i °

Paton & Co. are the Cheapest!

120 White and Colored Feathers, regu- lar grice 592.10 $1.60, our price for to night, 15 cents.

50 yards Millinery Trimming, worth 20c- for 5 cents,

Another Bell Ringer!

50 Suits at 75 cents and $1.00.

506 Shirts at 23, 40, 45 and 75 cents (Men’s only).

500 Men’s Searfs at 8 cents.

WHY DO WE DO IT?

Pecause we want to get clear of the gools.

I adies’ Cuffs and Collars in sets, 8c.

Ladies’ Vests, 4c.

ladies’ Single Collars, 2e.

One lot of last year’s Hats, two for 5e. If you think they are not worth ‘wo for 5e¢ you can have them for normixe. Come ane, come all,

Parasols! Paraso .!

2 Cream Parasols with Lwe Trimmings 15 cents (iuadies).

A deckload of Dress Bargains on our Bargainapolis Counter—42c. goods for 30c.

Another Bargain Bell Ringers !—50 prs Ladies’ Kid Gloves at 35c. a pair—good as any glove in this city at 85c. See window for samples.

Great days these for Ladies’ Waists ! Did you see what we were offering for 35° 42 and 75 cents.

Did you hear that we are offering 50 Ladies Jackets, worth from $4 to $5 and some $5.50, for $2.50 for tonight only.

We are always here with what we ad- vertise (never just out). Honesty needs no pains to set itself off, so we will say no more but goon with our Jist. Ws hot shot, but it’s good for the birds.

JSAMES PATON & CO.

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WE HAVE A LAGE STOgK

nae CF OUR OWN MAKE Insurance Agent

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WONDER OF WONDERS which we offer at a bargain.

Is the wonderful Stock of wonderful worth and won- derful bargains for won- derful buyers in Boots and Shoes.

We have done some won derful whittling of prices, but still warrant our stock for wonderful wear and worth. ;

We are no wizards, and not by witchcraft but by wis- dom do we work wonders.

We wont the whole com- liauity to wake and won- der at our wonderful en- terprise.

J. M. McLEOD & CO.

Prompt Payment of all Claims

is one special feature of the manage- ment of the CANADA ACCIDENT ASSURANCE CoO.

E. R. BROW,

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If you want good Suits of HAND-MADE CLOTHING don’t forget us.

Don’t buy Imported Cloth- ing—they are NOT IN IT

with our make.

D. A. BRUGE, |

Charlottetown, May 36, 1895- 246