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—e ae Correspondence,
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T'o the SiR,
ait f OF the Evaminer. Yesterday afternoon my attention was drawn to the leading article in your issue of Monday, and thouzh its main purpose scems to be to drag the Normal school into the dis- | cussion which Is at present going on about the Prince of Wales College—a_ diseussion in | which it would be imprudent for me to take any part, yet there are some statements in the article that I am forced to notice, and which, in my opinion, would not have been made had the writer sincerely wished to give both sides to the question. Before showing that the idea of amal .amation, which | brought before the Board of Education last summer, may be accomplished without running down either the one institution or the other, 1 beg to correct one or two of the subordinate ideas in the article which may tend to misleed. In the first place, the test applied to the work of the Normal School to show its inefficiency is not a legitimate one. The Normal School is not a mere collegiate institution in which students are prepared to pass au examination that has unwittingly been misnamed the “Normal School Examination.”” ‘The success | or failure of a candidate, whether he hails from a country achool, the Prince of Wales College, or the Normal School, brings credit or discredit on a school or system, which has afforded him the means of acquiring the rudi- ments of his education for a longer period than afew months; and truly, in the case of the Normal School, the length of the time, and the average age of the students attending it, show that they vould not possibly have re- ceived the most necessary part of the instruc
tion required to pass the examination within its walis. The Normal School, unlike the Prince of Wales College, is an institution at which men and women are trained to be teachers, and was not established mere y for the purpose of giving them a certain amount of information in Geography, Grammar, &c.; in fact, this idea has always been kept prom
inently before tae students and the country from the day that the door of the institution was was opened. In as far as the examination
for license is concerned, the teachers of the Normal School] present the subjects required by such simple methods as may be employed by the stadents when they becume teachers in our country schools; and if any ove supposes for a moment that | or any one interested in
the welfare of the Normal schceol objects to
the late examination on account of the number = that passed, they will sve their mistake by cemparing the number
who received Licenses with the number that received Diplomas. The figures are about the same in both cases, so that there need be no cause of dissatisiaction, in keeping to a true comparison, with the ratio of the Normal School students who passed, and the ratio o: one to three of the College students who passed. Indeed, the intelligence of the candi dates from the Normal School can not be so insidiously impugned, when it is known that only sixty students are regularly enrojled each term. But this is beside the question. The true test to be applied to the work of the Nor- Mal School is the efficiency of the students who have gone to the country to teach, and, of course, { need not say that any marked iin- provement cannot be seen within a year’: time, even in their work.
But the aiticle is, further, very unjust to the intelligence of the youth of Prince Edward Island and the teachers who prepare tuem for entering the Normal School. The papers pub- lished in your columns are those for tard class license, with one or two of the easieat for first and second, while there is really no eomplaint made iu rezard to the number that have passed for third class license. in other words, it has been said that the students who tried for first class license could not answer the third class papers, which they never at- tempted. Why are the first class papers not published, and why, especially. has the fir t elass paper on Arithmetic been kept in the background, and the Algebra, the Trigono- metry and the other higner branches? The fact is, the papers published are not the papers which the candidates failed in; and what is more, had the students who tried for first o: second class been successful in every paper but Arithmetic, such success would not have been placed to their credit. Unless the candidates make their percentage on Arithmetic, ali their other work, however excellent, is not consid. ered,—their papers, I believe, are not even looked at. Now, the first class candidates all failed for Arithmetic -a paper prepared by Professor Anderson—and this paper has not been published, though by the difficulty of the questions in 1t cau alone, in this case, be tested the intelligeuce of the candidates who failed, and though students themselves have openly complained that it contains questions that are far beyond what was expected, and even beyond the knowledge to be acguired from the authorized text-book. These com- plaints I have not investigated. They are neither made against the Normal School nor by the Normal School; they are com- plaints made by candidates who were never students of that institution, and thas when I make this explanation, I do so not to prove that the work of the Normal School is good, bad or indiffzrent-—the Prov- ince will judge of that by and by—but I make it in order that the students who failed, and whose iuterests as a friend I have promised to protect, may not be subjected to insult while laboring under the impression that they have been treated unjustly.
There is another slight mistake whch 1 wish to rectify. The summer term of the Normal Schovl is hardly four and a half months—the half being taken up in the ex- aminations on entering and withdrawing. The last term was further shortened by the effects of the epidemic which visited the town in November, so that three-fourths of the students barely made the necessary 75 per cent. of attendance. Other complaints have been nade by the students in regard to the examination, but asthe Board of Education will consider them at its next meeting, 1 need not menti»n them here.
This communication is already too long, and I dare not take up more of your space. atill I must ‘say that lam sorry that any one has thought it necessary to do an injury either to the Normal School or its students in order to promote what probably would prove a benefit to the Province —the amalgamation of two in- stitutions—and what I have shown several members of the Board would bea saving ot between twoand three thousand dollars. The fact is that the present Local Government some time ago adopted such a policy, at my | suggestion, and as far as I know they are still | willing to carry it out. It isa little too early for any one to discuss the d,tuils of the pro-
neither violence nor jargument, f am always wil | Version of the story. | | to have given it to you,
‘mo ning.
ent A an air *omtemaho,
posed amalgamation.
I don’t think there will be any t oible as to the management of the tnstitution when once it is organized in a com- mixlions and suitable building. Lado not rend this necessarily for publica I have tried te lay the matter before
you plainly and impartially, and itis for you
to decide whether the case you put isa fair one. You can make my arguments your own if you choose for in a case of this kind, where abuse is necessary in the ling to give my would have Leen gla had you called on me, before \ ou inserted the article in y« ur columns, Yours respectfully,
se
, JoHN Harper. Jan. 23,
1979.
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH,
A ease thie steseeaeieaneneenen
Oitawa News—A Post Office Robbed.
AFGHAN NEWS. THE FALL OF MeMAHON.
UTTawa, Jan. 30.
Hon. Mr. Bowell left for Belleville this
The Minister of Justice returned to the
city to-night. It is probable that the nom-
inations in East Aastings will take place about the 19th or 20th February.
Heavy batches of contractors arrived last evening and this, although there are said to be over a hundred now in the City, but not more than ten tenders will, it is believed, re- sult from their deliberations.
The Templeton Post Office was broken into last night, and several registered letters taken (rom the Postmaster’s desk, which was forced oper.
Lonpon, Jan. 30.
The Times’ despatch from Khosta repre- euts thet Whali Mahomet, brother-in law to Shere Ali, is very influential with the various tribes, and his surrender to the British will be of great importance in connection with the ulvance on Cabul,
The Times’ Paris dispatch says MacMahon’s fall has become necessary. It will not pro- luce an ill effect at home or abroad, and will be a positive relief.
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The Cause of the Wealth of the French.
Much of the suecess of France has been scribed to the subdivision of the country into small farms, which, thoroughly tilled, support . large population. Although we do not usually regard France as agricultural, she pro- duces more wheat, it is said, than the whole of the United States. Her crop for 1868 is represented at 350,000,000 bushels, while the United States for the same year was only 24°, . 190,00) bushels. Wines, silks, laces, oil and ine fabrics of divers kinds are not her sole ex- yorts; she sends enormous quantities of grain, butter, eggs and other household products to reat Britain. Two-thirds of the entire area of France ia under cultivation, while little over one-third—if so much—is under cultivation in “he United States, and her farms yield, on an 1verage, per acre three or four times what the broad regions of the West do.
fhe Northern Passage Exploring Expsdition.
Authentic intelligence has been received from the Governor of Eastern Siberia that Prof. Nordenskjold’s steamer ‘ Vega” is ice- ound 40 miles from East Cape. The authori- ues of Jukstuk have been instructed to issue a seneral summons to the natives to assist the expedition. A special relief expedition of reindeer and dog sledges has been organized, bat it is feared their assistance will be too late. A Russian man-of-war from the Pacific station will shortly proceed to Behring’s Straits, to ¢ndeavor to extricate the ‘* Vega” or bring off the crew.
belle dyad
Tue Cosr ro Russta oy raz Late War. — The truth seems to be gradually leaking out respecting the cost to Russia of the late war. A native journal, the Russki Pranda, caleu- lates the expense at two milliards of roubles. The equivalent in sterling of 2,000,009,000 roubles at the par of 374 pence, is about £312, - 09,000. It is not stated in the Reuter’s tele- gram, through the medium of which this in- teligence is transmitted, whether the sstimate includes the indirect losses accruing through the war to Russian subjects, but we presume, from the magnitude of the amount, it must do se. — Financier.
Tne Railway track if clear from end to end; and trains were on time to-day.
A “Bonnet Hop” will take place in the Atheneum, on the evening of Thursday next.
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Spocial Notices.
Witpey Lopax, No. 27, I. 0. O. F.—Re- guiar meeting to-morrow evening, (Friday),
the 31st inst., at 8 o'clock, sharp. A full at- tendance is requested. Initatiory Degree.
C. F, Yarrs, Ree. sec’y.
Cuoice GREEN GRaAprEs only 28c. per Ib. at W. F. Carter's.
Curter’s Pocker INHALERS cure Catarrh, Bronchitis, Asthma, Hoarseness, and all dis- eases of the throat and lungs. Sold at the Apothecaries’ Hall. jan 24—tf
Cuoice Lemons and Oranges at W. F. CaRTER’s.
Ir See See Jones had put in the nine wells that have failed in the city (as per report by City Marshal), they would be all right now,
7s — ee ee ate
—~AY THE
LONDON HOUSE.
150 Pairs Canadian
ALL WOOL BLANKETS!
are being closed ont very low.
THE BALANCE OF
Ladies’ Mantles and Ulsters,
at a great reduction, to clear.
The Balance of,
WINTER SHAWLS |
very low, to clear.
The Balance of
Ladies’ Fur Gans =
—AND—-
GENTS’ FUR CAPS,
greatly reduced, to clear.
A Lot of Ladies’ Black
QUILTED SKIRTS
marked down, to clear.
et men,
MEN’S |
Flannel Shirts UNDERSHIRTS
—~AND-—
VERY CHEAP. -
COTTON
BED-TICKINGS
SPLENDID VALUE,
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just received by “‘ Northern Light.” — |
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READY-MADE
DEPARTMENT
ULSTERS, OVERCOATS, REEFERS, fc,
A Lot of
the same as Uwen Connolly's, Thos. Cascly’s, Paul Lea’s, McKinnon & McLean’s, and 200; more that he has put in. The best is the} cheapest in the end. Address C. C. Jones, |
Bux 163, Charlottetown.—sm 2w
Boys’ Reefing J ackets,
at $2.00 each, very low to clear them out.
: er a 7 nae ae Jw eod | | 400d useful Goods at Great Bargains.
people at W. F. Carver's.
Arrtes by the barrel, bushel or peck cheap at W. F. Carrer’s.
Ir will pay you to buy your Dry Goods at | J. B. McDonald's,
Every one in search of Cheap Goods should
go to J. B. McDonald’s.
Jan. 14, 1879.
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SPECIAL Crest
|
6 AY its LE SEARS
ue SALE
DRY GOODS |
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From this Date,
DECEMBER 29, i878,
FOR CASH ONLY,
P A DISCOUNT OF FROM
=O. to 25 Per Cent.,
FOR ONE MONTH,
—THE—
Following Goods !
French Merinos, French Delaines,
rench Cashmbres, French Twills,
Parmattas,
Henrietta Cloth, Persian Cords, Brilliantines,
Lamas, Lustres,
Russel Cords,
FANCY DRESS GOODS!
Anglais Merinos,
Balmoral Cra pes,
‘ ae . Crapes,
Dress Cloths, Mantle Cloths and
Plain, Checked, Fancy and Striped) begtoninug, containing an
Ulster Cloths,
WINCEYS !
Silk Velvets, Velveteens, Black Silks, Colored Silks
,
Fancy Silks, Ladies’ Skirts, Corsets,
Ties
’
Fancy Wove Goods,
SAA WwW LS,
ONE HALF PRICE,
RIBBONS. Artificial Flowers and Feathers !
ONE HALF PRICE
Ladies’ Ulsters,
Ladies’ Jackets aud
Mantles,
Blue Serges (all wool), Scarlet Flannels, Wool Scarfs and Ties, Umbrellas, Jeans, Tickings,
Ladies’ Cloth and Kid Gloves,
Shirtings. as
Ladies’ Skating Gloves. Brussels Carpets,
Tapestry
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2-ply Scotch “ 3-ply Scotch “
Union “ 4-4 Hemp 6-4 Felt 4-4 Felt 5-8 Stair 2-4 Stair Felt Crumb Cloths,
Linen Crumb Cloths,
Stair Damask,
Curtain Damask, Cartain Reps, Table Damasks and Table Linens, Toilet Covers, ‘ Blankets,
Counterpanes & Bed Covers.
Administrator's Notice,
i undersigned, Administrator of the Estate of ROBERT ORR, late of Char- lottetown, deceased, intestate, hereby notifies all persons indebted +~ the said Estate to make immediate payment to him; and all persons having claims or demands against the said Kstate are hereby required to exhibit such claims and demands, duly attested, to him'for payment within twelve months.
JOHN McPHEE, Administrator. ; Ch’town, Jan. 8th, 1879—2w 2aw
AP
Vortgage Sale.
TO be sold. bs Public Anction, on Tues day, the 25th day of February ES7M, at the Court House in Summer- side, at 12 oclock of the same day, under and by virtueof a Power of Sale contained in ao Indenture of Mortgage, dated the firstday of November, 1873, and made between Donald McLellan, of Lot 14, in Prince County, in Prince Edward Island, and Margaret, his wife, of the one part, and Daniel Lodgson, of the other pari,—
LL that tract, piece aud parcel of
Ps lund, desciibed as follows: Commence-
ing atastaketixed on the west bank of
Grand River, being the south boundary of
atract of land owned by Andrew McLe!-
lan, }unnisg from thence by a line run- ning north Seventy degrees west along the said Ancrew McLellan’s land twenty-three chains and fifty links; thence at a right angie west seventy degrees east five chains to Frederick McDonald's Jand; thence north Seventy degrees west eigiity-seven chains; thence West seventy degrees south ten chains to Johu McLelian’s eust line; thence south seventy Gegrees east along seid line six Chains; thence S-\enly degrees north five chains; thence south seventy degrees cast sixty-one Chains to the Main Road; thence westwaruiy atenyg the road
eust
five chains to Jubn McLellan’s east fine: thence slong said line south seventy de grees east lo the shore of Grand River,
sforesaid; thence north-eastwardly along Said shore tothe stake at the place of area of sixty. six Acres of Luad, a litile more or less, be- ing part of the farm of the late Angus Mc- Lellan, on Lot er Township Number Four- leen, together with all the buildings situ: , ated thereon.
| For further particulars, apply {o Messrs. | Hodgsun & McLeod, Charlottetown.
{| Dated 2oth January, A. D., 1879.
D. HODGSON, Mortgagee. 1879—~oaw till sale.
Ch'town, Jan. 25,
ee a ee a tee ete =
MORTGAGE SALE,
To ve sold by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Court tlouse in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, on Tuesday, the Eleventh day of Febra- ary next, at the hour of one o'clock in the afternoon, under a Power of Sale in an Indenture of Morigage, dated the 3rd day of December, 1875, and made be- tween John Young, of Summerside, ta
} Prince County, Prince Edward Island,
blockmaker, of the one part, and
Dauiel Hodgsoa, of Charlottetown, in
Queen's County, said Island, Esquire,
the other part—
LL that piece or parce! of land situate A in the northeru part of Summerside afuresail, and described as follows, viz.s Commencing at a stake fixed in the northeast augle of James Brazil's lot; thence ruonivg eastwardiy one hundred and eighty feet (180 feet), or to laud lately held by Henry Tupiin: thence northwardly on said henry Tuplin’s western boundary tive (5) chains. or to land lately held by Angus McMillan; thence westwardly aloug the said Angus McMillan’s south boundary, one hundred and eighty feet (180 feet) ; thence sourhwardly five (5) chains, to the point of commencement, containing, by es- timativn, one acre, One rood and nineteen poles, a little more or less, and is part of @ plot of jand purchasep by Thomas Crabbe from Patrick Brown
Also, all that tract, piece or parcel of land situate in the northern part of the Town of Summerside, and bounded as fol- lows, viz.: Commenciog at a stake fixed at the north edge of St. James Street, in the svuth angie of Town Lot Nuanber Twenty (20), reuning therce northwardly ninety and one quarter (90}) feet; thence east- warily uinety feet (90 feel) to the west line of Town Lot Number Twenty eight; thence southwardly to the street aforesaid ninety and ove quarter feet (904 feet); thence alung Said Sireet westwardly ninety feet 90 feet), tu the place of commencement, aud knowh as Town Lot Number Twenty- four (24), sold by Very Rev. James Me, Dunald by Auction, on the first day of May
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CURT A INS ’ one thousand eight hundred and sixty- } ' b . \ j ‘ } three. AY SD ALAN °
In Muslin and Lace—Very Cheap. Damask, Turkey, Cloth and Felt
TABLE COVERS! OIL TABLE CTOTH, FLOOR OIL CLOTH.
Buff, Green and White
Window Hollands,
Ladies’ Fur Muffs,
trom Fifty-six cents,
in Musquash, Monkey, Badger,
Chinchilla, Imitaticn Seal, Grebe,
Imitation Mink
and Mink.
_Men’s Made Clothing, Hats, Fur Caps, &c. Shirts, Underclothing, and a variety of
articles too numerous to mention.
GEO, DAVIES & cp, ¥-D. MASON & CO.
QurEN STREEY?. - Charlottetown, Dec. 30, 1878—
| | DANIEL HODGSON, !
Also, all thet tract, piece or parcel of land situate, Jying and being in Lotor Township Number Seventeen, in Priuce County, Prince Edward Island, and is bounded as follows, that is to say: Com- mencing at a Stake fixed on the south side of St. James Street, running westwardly ninety feet (90 feet); thence southwardly ninety feel three inches (90 feet 3 inches) F thence eastwardly ninety feet (90 feet) ; thence northwardiy ninety feet three inches (90 feet 3 inches), to the place of commence- ment, making and including Lot Number Twenty-three in the Town Plot of Summer’ side, as planned and surveyed on land for merly owned by Jonothan Weatherbie, and said lot being marked on the said plan, nu.nier twenty-three, as therein iaid out aud described, containing, by estimation, eight thousand one hundred and twenty- two square feet, be the same a litte more or less, together with all buildings and im. ‘provements thereon and appurtenances to ihe same belonging. .
For further particulars apply at the office \of Messrs. HODGSON & McLEOD, Soiici- {tors, Charlotletown.
: —e this Ninth day of January, A. D.
79.
Mortgages, Janu. 9—iaw t sale iti