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i Tuk DAty UXAMINER, | ~ OOTOBER 15, 1883 The Bducational Institute.

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Trurs Association of teachers was formed four years ago. At that time fears were entertained as to its perman-

Not a doubt now remains concerning either. The meet ings of the Association have every year grown larger and more interesting; and there are uow On its roll of members the the vames of about one hundred aud fifty enthusiastic teachers.

The advantages—some direct and evi- dent, some indirect and inappreciable— which these teachers gain from their interchange of thought and sentiment, the relation of their personal experionces in the work of teaching and their kindly social communion, cannot fail to react heneticially upon the educational interests of the country at large ; for the expressed views of a body of educationists so in- telligent must be regarded as particularly valuable, and cannot fail to influence materially the the views of the Board of Education, the Legislature and the public. S. ee

This being the case, it is pleasing to note that the subjects discussed by the Association are, for the most part, sub- jects in which the country at large has a deep interest. For instance, at the meeting recently held, Professor Burwash brought up the important question of science in the schools, and Professor Caven represented the value of the classics in education; Mr. Mellish dwelt upon the necessity of thoroughness in teaching. and Messrs. LePage and Miller showed the importance of attending to the grammar of our language—even to eareful discrimivation inv the use of such small words as *‘shall” and “will.”

But it is somewhat surprising,disappoiut- ing, and altogether unaccountable, that nothing whatever was said about giving instruction in agriculture. Our farmers are waking up, and are beginning to demand that a knowledge of the science by which they live and by which the Province prospers, shall be imparted to the rising generation. How, then, is it

ency aud usefulness.

that our teachers have had _ noth- ing to say about the matter?

The idea of teaching children to be useful and good, and to do their duty in the state of life into which it is has pleased God to call them, is at last beginning to take hold of the public mind; it is felt that to be useful and good in P. E. Island a very large majority must know as much as possible about agriculture ; and it is thought that the common schools ought to assist in imparting the instruction required. Is this thought right or wrong? The opinion of the teachers would be valuable.

But perhaps we are in too much haste. Ao opinion to be worth anything must be evolved from experience, observation and thought. In a year or two, when the text book on agriculture which has been authorized by the Board of Educa- tion has been tested, when the teachers who have studied Agricultural Chemistry at the Normal School have had time to try what they can do, the teachers in convention will be better able to say whether or not instrection in agriculture can be successfully imparted in the public schools, asd whether or not the results are likely to prove beneficial.

In the meantime the talk about the classics can do no harm ; though it might do more good if narrowed down (so to

speak) to suit our circumstances. The man or woman who says that the Greek and Latin classics are not

worth studying says in effect that the best thoughts of the brightest intellects of ancient times are unworthy of contem- plation, says in effeet that the lan- guages in vwbich Demosthenes and Cicero spoke and Homer and Virgil sang are unworthy of admiration and regard ; says iv eflect that it is inexpedient to know about the foundations upon which is upreared the superstructure

of modern literature—says, in effect, that which is ridiculous. But if one should say: This is an agricultur- al country, it is expedient that our sons and daughters should remain upon the farm and_ 0be lively

members of this agricultural country ; the classics are uo doubt “good; but farmer’s sous who are to be farmers can- not study them thoroughly ; besides the classics usually selected for study in the schools tend to wean the youth from the farm,—and therefore it is inexpedient that they be taught in the public schools at the expense of this agricultural country, and if taught a special fee should be exacted of those who study them, he would not, we think, say that which is untrue or unreasotable.

Lord Carnarvon has agreed to head a syndicate for the purpose of purchasing an immense tract of land in Western Australia. A large portion of this land will be assigned to immigrants who in return for their labor will receive seeds and implements. The syndicate will take a mortgage on the land crop of each settler, and will accept a yearly sum against the mortgage until it is lifted entirely. When this has been accom- plished the tenant will be entitled to the absolute ownership in fee simple of the property which he has by his efforts made to pay for itself. Lord Carnarvon expresses unbounded hope in the success of the scheme, and believes that it will afford great reiiof to the poorer agricultural classes.

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During September, 16,368 immigrants arrived m Uanada. Potat tor nine months, a against 145,258 last year. Of these

445 remained in C ‘ i 76, ju Las, ned in Canada, against 76,378

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THE DATLY

The Rapid Telegraph.

ADVANTAGES OF A MECHANICAL SYSTEM EXTLAINED,

(From the Boston Advertiser.)

A meeting of the New Hampshire club was held at Young’s yesterday afternoon, President G. Byron Chandler in the chair.

sy invitation of the club, an address was delivered by Mr. Henry C. Goodspeed on the history of telegraphy and its most modern application, the automatic or Amer- ican vapid system. Insketching the history of the telegraph, Mr. Goodspeed said that on a recent visit to England, where he conducted the exhibitions of the rapid system, he was surprised to be told by the Hon. John Bright that England claimed the honor of inventing the telegraph. A biographical memoir of Sir Francis Ronaldo, Fellow of the Royal Society, which Mr. Bright gave him, claims that Sir Francis in 1816, actually erected and operated though in a very imperfect manner, a tele- graph eight miles long; that he tendered his invention to the English Government, which rejected it, being satisfied with the semaphore telegraph line then in use, simi- lar to the system formerly in use to signal the arrival of vessels down the harbor. Mr. Goodspeed inclines to give Sir Francis the credit of being the first to think of the telegraph, though he did little toward per- fecting it. He became disgusted with his treatment from the Erglish admiralty, and did no more aboutit. Sixteen years after- wards Professor Morse thought of it, though even this is disputed by Dr. Jackson, who claimed he suggested it tohim. Mr. Good- speed, after reviewing the struggles uf Pro- fessor Morse, spoke of the American Rapid Telegraph Company as one which has done and is doing more than all others to develop improvements in telegraphy and cheapening it. He announced himself a firm believer in an automatic or mechanical telegraphy, and said it seemed as absurd to him to continue doing the vast telegraphic business of the country with the old hand- key system, as for the great manufacturing business of Manchester to be done by the old hand-loom. He said: When you think of the immense yolume of business passing over the wires of the Western Union, at the average rate of not more than fifteen words per minute, and know that an aver- age of five hundred can be transmitted, it seems in the very nature of things that the automatic system must be generally adopt- ed by the telegraphs of the world. Look at the network ef wires in New York, Boston, Chicago, and in fact, all the great cities

of the country, and see how rap- idly they are _ increasing. Under the hand-key system these wires must all be doubled within the next

five years. In England, which comes next to the United States, they must double in about nine years, and in France in about twelve. This tremendous increase of wires must stop somewhere. We must have almost reached the limit, for it seems next to impossible to stretch another wire in the cities [ havenamed. Under the Ameri- can Rapid system one-tenth—to speak within all possible bounds—of these wires would be sufficient. Up to the present time only two automatic systems have been found practical—the Wheatstone, long used in England,, and the American Rapid. The capacity of the Wheatstone is about eighty words per minute, if no abbreviations are permitted, and as it has been long

in use, I judge no great improve- ment will be henceforth made _ to it. The American Rapid, on a 200

miles’ circuit, is capable of 1,000 words per minute, and in some experiments we have recorded perfectly on the New York and Boston circuit 1,100 dots in one second of time. As each dot has a space on the re- cord equal to the dot, and as the wire must receive and discharge the current for each dot, it actually divides a second of time into 2,200 equal parts. I have timed on the Boston and New York line 1588 words ina minute, As the words average five letters, and the letters average three characters, and as every letter is followed by a space, and every word by a double space, we have in actual work 45,640 impulses— making dots and dashes—in a min- ute of time. This system has been in actual business operation for three years, and its correctness under all possible conditions has peen beyond any- thing hitherto discovered. The dumb, un- thinking machine makes no mistakes. [ believe that its possibilities will cheapen telegraphy so that in less than 20 years a 20-word message will be transmitted the country over for the letter-postage of to- day. The same may be said of cable tele- graphy. The American Rapid embraces a cable telegraphic system more important, if

possible, than the land-line system. I am confident that by this system more satisfactory work can be done with a single cable than is now done with six. Mr. Goodspeed noted the fact that in ome day in March, and

in three daysin April, ninety-three electric patents were issued from the United States Patent Office, showing that progress in elec- trical inventions is now being recognized. He alluded to legislation in regard to putting wires under ground, saying that in almost every instance such legislation has been induced by parties interested in some system of underground insulation; that the thing is not yet practical, and that it is an injustice thet a business of such importance toa community should be obstructed by the enactment of laws by men knowing nothing whatever about the subject.

Cuinecto Marine Rattway.—Mr. H§ G. C. Ketchum, of the marine railway, ad- dressed the citizens of Amherst, N. S., on Monday. In the course of his remarks Mr. Ketchum stated that he had a company prepared to build the road and had the promise of an increased subsidy from the Government, but that unless a free right of way were granted by the people the com- pany was unwilling to take hold of it. The object of the meeting was that the people of Amherst might take measures to bring about that end. Thereupon, on motion of C. H. Townshend, seconded by D. W. Robb, acommittee of nine was appointed to consider the best means to procure the right of way and report at a future meeting.

Horsford’s Acid Phosphate DRANK WITH SODA WATER

is delicious. All ona have it. It is re-

freshing and cooling. Try it often! a

The Marquis of Lorre willbe created a

Knight of the Garter upon his return to

England.

The Presbyterian Synod. CONNECTION WITH DALHOUSIE COLLEGK To BE WITHDRAWN—THE PROGRESS OF THE CHURCH. The annual session of the Presbyterian Synod of the Maritime Provinces convened in due form in fort Massey Church, Hali-

fax, at 7.30 0’clock Tuesday evening. The retiring Moderator, the Rev. Doctor

McKnight, of the Theological College, oc- cupied the pulpit, and delivered an eloquent and powerful sermon, wich was listened to with great attention. At the conclusion of the service the business of the Synod began, roll was called and the several changes that took place since previous meeting were duly marked, Afterwards the Synod proceeded to elect a new Moderator, and after a close contest between the Rev. Thos. Sedgwick and the Rev. Dr. Burns, the latter was declared elected. Dr. Burns, on assuming his important office, thanked the Syaod for the honor they had done him, and spoke of the different matters which would engage their attention during the present session.

Wedvesday morning the Syncd met at 10 o'clock, and instantiy proceeded to the transaction of business. Nothing import- ant, however, engaged their attention dur- ing the morning sederunt except that the discussion anent the connection of the Church in the Maritime Provinces to the Dalhousie College was started. In the afternoon the discussion was resumed many expressing the opinion that as the College was non-sectarian, and that as it was sup- ported by large grants from philantrophic friends of education, and was, therefore, in @ measure, independent of the Church’s support, it would be advisable to withdraw all support whatever from it. A resolution that the Synod instruct the College Board to confer with the Governors of Dalhousie with a view to their taking measures more eflectually to protect the interests of the college and to relieve the church in whole or in part of the pecuniary obligations which they have assumed in this matter, and, in addition, empower them to conclude any arrangements which may in this respect be mutually agreed upon, was carried by a large majority.

Reports of the management of the Finance Committee of the Board of Man- agement of the Presbyterian College at Halifax, concerning the Endowment Fund, and of the Widows’ and Orphans’ Funds, were read and agreed tv. In the evening. the Rev. Joseph Hogg, of Moncton, read the report of the committee on the state of religion. The report elicited much discus- sion, which will, doubtless, be instrumental in renewing still more enthusiasm _for church work. The report on the state of the Sabbath School was also presented, showing that during the last year there had been 1,526 teachers, and 9,889 scholars, the average attendance being sixty-six per cent.

The committee recommended that care be taken in the selection of books for Sunday school libraries, that they be healthful, attractive and powerful; also, that ministers be recommended to exercise thoughtful and kindly supervision over the teachers, giving them help, taking an interest in the’ Sunday School work and pointing on to the teachers at their meetings views to which the scholars should not be led to take from the lesson, as well as the best morals to especially enforce, reminding them of the great moral and and spiritual ends to be kept in view in imparting instructions.

The Synod closed on Thursday last, which day was spent in receiving reports of the different Committees. The report on temperance was read by the Rev. Allan Simpson, and recommended that the Synod urge the practice of total abstinence, and that the Synod should recommend the people to countenance all efforts for the better carrying out of the Canada Temper- ance Act. The Rev. Dr. Murray referred to the death of the late Rev. R. S. Patter- son, M. A., of Bedeque. The Committees for the year were appointed. On the tem- perance Committe is the Rev. Rev. J. M. L. Mcl.eod; on Public Education, Revs. A. F. Carr, George McMillan, W. P. Archibald and K. Maclellan, On the state of Religion, Revs. E. Bayne and N. McKay. Qn the Committee on Public Education, Rev. Dr. Macrae is eub-convener from New Bruns- wick, and Rev. K. Maclellan for P. E. Island.

At the closing sederunt, the moderator, in his address, thanked the members of synod for the manner in which he had been supported. He thought the order of speaking had been unusually high. The synod had been the largest in the history of the church, There had been a good repre- sentation of the eldership, which he hoped would be more and more largely represented from synod to synod. A speciai cnarm had been given to the meetings by the presence of missionaries Robertson, Morton and Christie.

After the singing of tke 122ad Psalm, the Moderator said; ‘‘In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, the king and head of the church, and by the authority of this Synod, I now dissolve this meeting, and intimate that the next meeting of this Synod will convene in Pictou, and within Knox church there on the second Tuesday of October, 1884, at 7.30 o’clock in the evening,’ and closed the meeting.

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New Railroad Scheme.

PHE SAN FRANCISCO, WINNIPEG AND HUDSON BAY RAILROAD,

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Application is to be made to the Domin- ion Government for the charter of a pro- posed railway from Winnipeg to Port Nel- son, on the Hudson’s Bay, to be called the San Francisco, Winnipeg and Hudson’s Bay Railway. This railway will connect in a sonth-easterly direction with Ogden, on the Centr«1 Pacific, and will be over a thou. sand miles shorter from San Francisco to Liverpool that via Chicago and New York. The undertaking at first looks formidable, but after ali only about 480 miles of road will require to be built to connect with the American system.

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Truth hears that the Queen has issued a private memorandum enjoining the oceu- pants of a certain royal palace to correction and reformation of manners. Recent events brought to her knowledge the fact that in one of her palaces gambling is ularly going on to an almost incredible extént, Enormous sums are lost; and won. Ardent players were wont to continue the amuse-

ment well into the mornings of Sundays

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tt a te ll Ate peas niente tits ci Mites thetic ses A A ee a nO

EXAMINER, OCTOBHR 16-3

AND HEAVY

Having facilities for purchasing

We have received 2 tons Horse Shoe

250 sets Carriage Ax

Two car-loads Carriage Stock to :

Wharves.

E invite the Citizens an

of our immense stock of

Comprising everything

Varieties complete in

GEO. DAV

Ginger Beer, Ginger Ale,

BEER &

and other days directed to be kept holy,

Ch’town,’July 6,—2aw wkly

0:0-—— -- F are receiving daily our FALL AND WINTER STOCK OF SHELF

—FROM THEK—

English, Canadian & American Markets

The largest and finest assortment ever kept at the

CITY HARDWARE STORE,

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— emcee jaan animes.

YES! NOW IS TH LIM.

ARK,

I WANT TO SELL

' ‘bebe suit of Turkish S'arlor Furnitare in Tapestry, shown at the Exhibition in this

city, to parties wanting the same. A good bargain may be expected. Call and examine at corner of King and

Great George streets,

WM. E. HICKRBY. Ch’town, Oct 13, 1883.

FOR SALE.

PYWELLING HOUSE and premises, on Water Street, Charlottetown, o - Rankin House. ve For terms apply to

CAPT. D. McDONALD, on the premises; or, McLEAN & MARTIN, Ch’town, Oct. 13, 1883.--IGin eod.

for cash, direct from the manufacturer,

we are enabled to give our customers good value for their money in every line.

5 tons Horse Shoe:,

Nails,

4 tons Manilla Rope, 10 tons Whi'‘e Lead and Colored Paints,

les,

7,000 teet prime Whitewood.

Also a general assortment of Shelf Hardware, and expected in a few days from England, a large stock of Cutlery, Oils, ete.

We sell as low as it is possible, to place a good article on the market, and guarantee satisfaction in quality and prices,

irrive about lst November.

NORTON BROS.,

City Hardware Store.

N. B.—Goods delivered, free of charge, at Railway, and Steamboat

Ch’town, Oct. 15, 1883.—2aw 3w wkly 4i pio 2w

ST AR

EXHIBITION WEEK!

d those who may be visiting the

Town. during the week of Exhibition, to the inspection

FALL AND WINTER GOODS !

WE HAVE JUST: PLACED UPON OUR SHELVES THE CONTENTS OF

Two Hundred and Sixty Bales and Cases,

OF

ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND CANADIAN,

necessary for Household

and General use.

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every Department at the

Very Lowest Prices for Cash.

UPWARDS OF

Fifteen Thousand Grain Jags,

And a Large Stock of Very Choice

CHINESE AND INDIAN TEAS,

Wholesale and Retail.

IES & CO.

Charlottetown, Oc‘. 6, 1883 a a re eo a

TEA PARTY SUPPLIES |

nee

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Lemon, Raspberry, and Strawberry Syrups, Lime Juice, Confectionery, Nuts, Biscuits, Ke.

Committees for getting up Teas will do well to give usa call. WE Goods not used can be returned, if in good order,

COPF'’S.

J. A. CHIPMAN & CO., ARE OFFERING AT MILLERS’ PRICES IN STORE: 375 bris. Choice Superior Ex- tra. TO ARRIVE:

300 bris. Choice Sup, »xira.

OFFICE AND WAREROOMS:

OPPOSITE RANKIN HOUSE, J. F. SHATFORD,

AGENT, Sept. 11, 1883.

$1,000.

UST OPENED at the Diamond Book. oF store, ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF

STATIONERY,

WHICH WILL BE SOLD

CHEAPEST IN THE CITY,

a@ The attention of Country Buyers is es- pecially called to this announcement, as I am confident they can purchase to much better advantage at the DIAMOND BOOKSTORE than clsewhere.

Our general stock is new, aud warranted to give satisfaction.

THEO. L. CHAPPELLE.

Diamoud Bookstore, 89 Queen St., Queen Fquare, Ch’town, Oct 12, 1883.

P. E. 1. Steam Navigation Company,

HE ANNUAL MEETING cf the Stcck- holders of the Steam Navigation Company will be held in thcir «flice corner of Great George and Lower Water streets, on THURS- DAY, the 18th of October, at seven o'clock in the evening, fur the election of Directors apd

other business.

vy Order ¥. W. HALKS, Secretary, Ch’towr, Oct, 2, 1883,

VESSELS WANTED.

WM. MURPHY, Sept. 25, 1883.—lw

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WANTS, LOST, FOUND, de,

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ANTED — OLD SILVER COINS— Small ones preferred. Persons can leave specimens, stating prices, at this office. Only a few required. [oet 15 4i

ANTED to purchase, ten guage central or pin-fire gun. Apply at this Office,

DY Pine Kindling Wood for sale at McMiian’s Coat Drrpor. [oct}] 6i pd

OUNG MAN WANTED for ordinary yard work. Must understand care of horse and cow. Apply at this office, [oct9 tf

ANTED.—A young Protestant Girl for general housewcrk to go to Mass- achusetts, U. 8. Good reference required, Apply to Gro. P. Tanron, Great George St.

[octé tf.

YANTED.—A Nursemaid, References required. For information apply at the ExamIs Er Office. [oct

ANTED IMMEDIATELY.—A good smart Boy with a fair education, for the Printing business. Bremner Bros.

{oct tf

ANTED, —T wo Girls, as housemaid snd waiter in a hotel, Apply at EXaMINER Office,

[oct2.

\ ANTED.—A Girl for genera] house- work, Apply at Examiner Office,

[oct2,

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7 LET and possessivn given immediately

the two story Dwelling House, corner of Prince and Fitzroy streets. Apply on the premises to J. Fraser or W. E, Dawson. [oc2

e™ ITHES cleaned and repaired. First class work guaranteed. Shop,—first door west Presbyterian newspaper office, Grafton St. A good Presser wanted, apply at once. R. McUVeusrey. {ect 1.

{VRENCH LESSONS-—A Lady wishes tg form a French class, for young girls. For particulars apply at Examiner CFFICs,

[sep24 FEW GENTLEMEN can be accom: modated with board on reasonable

terms, in the house, corner of Great — and King streets, lately occupicd by Mr. W.- Hickey. Mus. Sacnperson. [sept. 6 1883,

O LET—A Dwelling House on Orlebar Street, containing nine rooms, Rent

low, Apply to Henry Blatch. (sep3