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JUNE 6, 1893

Music in the Gardens.

concerts in

Wat about promenade Queen Square Gar lens this summer Are we t have them or are we not? It all rests with the people themselves.

Last summer, it will be remembered, it was not until the season was well ad- vanced that these concerts were inaugur- ated, and even then they would have speedily Cc llapsed were it not foe the

energy and activity displayed in the matter

by Councillor Beer. The Councillor suc- ceeded after some trouble in securing for Mr. Galbraith and the other members of the Citizen’s Band the sum of $23, in re turn for which they played in the gardens

one or two nights each week for the re- mainder of the season. During the season they paid out about $70 for music. The amount they were out by the transaction may be easily calculated.

This

taken a

has also commendable interest in the He has interviewed Mr. Galbraith playing in the summer, and ascer- tained from that that it will take about $100 to induce the band to give « series of promenade concerts there during This is not a very great sum, much trouble io

year Coeuncilior Baer natter.

as to his intention of Gardens during the

gentleman

the season. and there should not be making it up.

These promen very enjoyable summer months for several years past. Hundreds of citizens have availed themselves of them, and visitors to the city have been especially pleased. Band is essentially the people's musi, and the people should show their appreciation of Mr. Galbraith’s past efforts in this line by helping bimalong in the present instance.

We understand that at the next meeting of the City Council Mr. Beer will ask the Board for a smal! grant (about $20 or $30) towards the band, in order to help cut the We feel sure that the other members of the Board will lend their aid, and trust that as a result of this grant, avd the financial assistance ren- dered by a generous public, the concerts will

wie concerts have been a

feature of the

music

yromenade concert ides I

be continued.

A Lame Excuse.

Tne Patriot of Thursday last asserted with a great flourish of trumpets that there was no discrepancy or no extras in connee- tion with the comtract on Darnley Bridge, that ‘‘ the amount paid on the contract was $1,395.25 ; inspection, $39.75 ; total, $1-. 429.12." But our contemporary’s jubila- tion was short-lived. THe Examiner took up its statement, pointed out some little matters in connection with the con- tract that required explanation. We pub- lished the tenders sent in for this structure, and showed that there were at least four tenders that were below tho actual cost of the work, viz., that of Allan D. McPhee for $450; that of M. Lamont

and

for $975; that of Benj. Woodside for $1,275, and that of R. Crafer and J. Woodside for $1,375 ! We asked the Pat- riot to throw some light on this matter,— to let the public know how the Govern-

ment came to pay $1,429.12 for this work in view of the fact that the foregoing ten- ders were We also asked for information as to how the work on this bridge was performed, whether it was by public or private contract, or days’ work ? Here is the Pacriot’s reply. We publish it in full for the benefit of the large num- ber of people who do not read the Patriot :

sent in.

EXAMINER is excited over Darnley vridge. The tenders, it says, were not accept- ed and the work was done by different persons, It is seldom that the government receives the best value for their money by accepting the lowest tender for an important structure In the case of Darnley bridge, we understand, excellent work was done, and the country is all the richer by having a job constructed ins way that large repairs will not be constantly ueeded.”

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it will be seen that the Patriot practically that the tenders for the bridge were not accepted, and that the work was The reason

admits

farmed out to various persons. it gives for this strange conduct is decidedly that the government best value for their money by accepting the lowest tender for an import- ant structure,” says our contemporary. We have always been under the impression that each tenderer for a work such as the Darn- ley bridge would have to furnish good and sufficient security for the faithful perform- ance of his and that the work would have to be completed to the satisfac- tion of the Department of Public Works or This is the course usually the present government does not act up to it—if they

rich. ** It is seldom

receives the

contract,

ita engineer. pursued in contracts, and if expend the people's money without receiv-

ing the ‘* best value” for it—the people should know it.

The Patriot goes on to remark that ** the country is all the richer” by the course the Government pursued in connection with Darnley bridge. We do not know by what our contemporary arrives at this conclusion. We fail to see in what way the country can be “the richer” by the expenditure of over $1400

when $850 would have done !

mode of reasoning

Maris.—The Nova Seetia mail was des- patched via the Summerside-Poiut du Chene route to-day.

vy EXAMINER. |

City School Board.

Tue regular monthly meeting of the City School Board was held last evening. After the transaction of the usual routine business, it was ordered that the closing exercises of the City Schools be held on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 26th, 27th and 28th inst., Prince Street on Mon- day, Queen Square on Tuesday and West Kent on Wednesday. The pupils are to be massed in their respective scavols each day at 12 30, sharp, when a short programme will be rendered, not to occupy more than an heur anda half. The midsummer holi- days shall extend from the date of closing to the 28th ef Auguat.

Miss Stumbles tendercd her resignation as teacher of the Primary Department o West Kent Street School, to take effect cn July lst. pted and Miss Katie Higgs was appvinted to the position.

The monthly report of the teachers fur May showed a decrease of 94 from last month in the daily average attendance, owing to the prevalence of measles in the city. We notice also a decrease of 111 in cases of tardiness, though the number (454) is still too high. In one department there has not been one case of tardiness. The number of visits made by teachers to the parents was 278, one teacher having made 40 visits. There were 200 daily notices sent, notifying nts of some dereliction on the part of theirchildren. The numbor of cases of corporal punishment reported was 62, one teacher having occasion to use the rod 25 times.

There was some discussion concerning the holding of two sessions daily in the City Schools instead of one as at present, but no action was taken.

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The Strickland Case.

The National Trotting Association, Office of the Secretary, Hartiord, Conn., May 29, 1893.

Geo. F. Owen, Sec’y King’s Co, Exhibition Association, Cardigan, P. E. I.

Dear Six,—Inclosed find printed slip taken from the published official report of the proceedings of the Board of Review at its meeting May 9, exhibiting action in case No. 2,352.

Yours truly, M. M. Morsz, Sec’y.

2,352—Dr, Charles L. Strickland, Charlotte- town, P, E. L., vs. King’s County Exhib-

ition Association, Georgeetown, P. E. I.

Application for release of himself and brown

herse Elmo from fine and suspension impos-

ed Nov. 3, 1892.

The plaintiff sends much evidence, from which, and that sent by the secretary, it is gathered that the race in which the former had entered his horse, was postponed on ac- count of bad weather and track, and there was consultation about the matter by telephone, but not @ Jegal notice of withdrawal, such as is required by Rule 17. To the statement of plaintiff that men were put in the stand who were totally ignorant of racing and the rules, the association replies that ‘it is not true,” aod asserts that in the absence of the regularly appointed judges they selected men fairly competent: and of honorable reputation, and who decided that the day and track were suitable. It appears there were five entries and the conditions required three to start. Two of them withdrew in time; two were ready to start, but from the non-appearance of plaintiff's horse the race had to be declared off. It is evident that each nominator cannot be allowed to determine the fact of whether the day and track are suitable without creat- iog interminable eonfusion, After full con- sultation it is

Ordered, That the association cannot en- force a claim for entrance money in a race which is declared off, bus the action of the judges in imposing the fine for withdrawiuy the horse without permission is sustained.

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Tue Miuts’ Company. — A has been circulated with a view, undoubtedly, to injure this excellent organization. If there has been any trouble with Manager Haystead and his company it cer- tainly has not affected their en- gagement in Truro, for a better com- pany or a more thoroughly competent one, has not appeared here for many a year. Good plays, excellent acting and fine dress- ing on and off the stage, has been the uni- versal verdict of our critical theatre-goers, for the whole company, whose private actions as artists are above reproach, We trust ere long to sxe Miss Josie Mills and her not by any means stranded compauy return amongst us and repeat the success of their present en- gagement. Messrs. Ashton, English, Watkins, Stone, Tyrrell, Wade, Marse and the Misses Blanchette, Kelley and Gakhart will be sure of a hearty welcome.—Truro News.

This company opens at the Lyceum to- night, presenting the ‘* Black Flag.”

Tux Markxut.—To day's attendance at the market was fair, alike of buyers and sellers, The prices inside the building were unchanged from last Friday. But one thing was notice. able—a very handsome turkey, fed by Mrs Albert Boswall, of Lot 49, which turned the seales at 26 lbs. It was purchased by the proprietor of the Hotel Davies. Outside, a tlight change in prices was noticed, Hay was in very good supplv, selling at from 60 to 65 cents per cwt. Potatoes, in rather good supply, ruled at 30 cents per bushel. Oats were in fair supply and sold at from 41 to 42 cents per bushel. Cod was in plentiful supply, selling slow at from 3 to 10 cents each. Lobsters, in fair supply, sold at from 2 to 6 cents each.

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Tue Potmo.—The steamer Polino, of the Dobell Line, sailed for St. John’s, Nfid., at 7 o’clock last evening She had a very large freight valued at about $800, made up as follows: 20 head cattle, 189 bbls. pork, 27 hams, 577 bags oats, 160 tubs butter, shipped by the agents N. B. and M, Rattenbury; 8 rolls leather, 10 cases eggs, shipped by G. W. Toombs; 3 horses, by Geo. Wheatley. Should sufficient freight offer, she will call at this port on her return from St. John’s, to Montresl ani Quebec.

Josiz£ scurrilous report

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Potice Court.—Lhis forenoon, an eleven year old lad named Dagiel Currie was ar- raigned on a charge of stealing a silver watch valued at $5 from a man named Edward Bitton, it was charged that Currie entered Pritton’s residence thrcugh the window and stole the watch. Currie admitted his guilt, and upon bis restoring the watch, and because of his extreme youth he was discharged after receiving some wholesome advice: Currie has been playing truant from school for some time

t, and promised to be a better boy in the

uturs.

The Liberal Convention.

Ar the Liberal meeting in McLeod's Hall to-day the following persons were appointed to represent Queen's County at the National Convention to be held at Ottawa on the 20th inst :

First District—A. B. Peter Sinclair.

Second District—Donald Farquharson and James Laird.

Third District—Fred. Peters and J. H. Cumiskey.

Fourth District—George Forbes and H, °. Macdonald.

Charlottetown and Royalty — David Laird and S. Blanchard.

Several substitutes were appointed to oks the place of any of the foregoing per- sons who may be unable to attend.

\ resolution was passed expressing con-

nce in Mr. Laurier and his policy.

Mr. L. H. Davies, M. P., presided at the meeting, and Mr. J. H. Good acted as secretary.

Warburton and

Crapaud nae Companys Meet- ng.

Through some informality about the posting of notices for the first general meet- ing of the shareholders of the Crapaud Starch Company, who by their act of in- corporation are empowered to engage in the manufacture of starch, butter and cheese, and are new preparing to start a co-operative creamery, and on account of the majority of those nominally elected directors refusing to act, the promoters posted notices as required by act of incor- poration, calling a general meeting of the shareholders to elect directors and transact other business as directed by law, to be held at Crapaud Hall on June Ist, at 7 p-m. Pursuant to notice, as above, the shareholders of the Crapaud Starch Com- pany met in Crapaud Hall on the evening of June lst, and having appointed John Moore, Esq., to the chair and the under- signed Secretary, the following directors were elected, viz: Warren J. Newsom, Crapaud; George Stcrdy, Tryon; Newton Davison, Tryon; W. D. Sherrin, Crapaud; Crisp Moore, Westmoreland; Robert Mec- Vitie, Westmoreland; Francis Bradley, Kelly’s Cross.

Immediately after, the directors held a meeting and elected Mr, Warren J. New- som President, and John Moore, Esq., Secretary. It was also agreed that the company’s office be held at the residence of the Secretary.

O. B. WapMan, Secretary meeting. Crapaud, June Ist, 1893.

Guardian, Patriot Journal and Watch-

man please copy. Personal,

Mr. P. J. O'Rourke, Travelling Passenger Agent of the I. ©. R., is at the Hotel Davies.

R. Borraidaile, lospector of Inland Reve enue, Halifax, is here on departmental busi- ness. He is registered at the Hotel Davies,

Mr. Cotton, of the Charlottetowne Exam- INER, is in the city.—Montreal Gazette, June 3rd.

DIED. On Wednesday, 3lst May, Donald Mc Lean, of Lot 16, in his 65th year. In this city on Friday, June 2nd, David Milton, infant son of John L. and Margaret A. Higgins, aged 4 months and 15 days.

Ladies’ Melissa Waterproof Cloaks just received.—Harris & Stewart, London House.

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House For Sale.

E subscriber offers for sale his Dwellin House on Grafton Street, near Prince o Wales College. The house is in first-class con- dition. It contains ten rooms, and is heated by hot air. The cellar is frest-proof. Good stable and coach house in conneetion. The premises front on Grafton Street about 45 feet and run back 165 feet. Terms easy. Intending purchasers may look through the premises any day after ten o'clock.

FRANK KELLY. ju6--3w 2aw (tu fri) pat 3w 2aw (m th)

YOU MAY

imitate, you may emulate, you may

approximate, you may equal, but COLUMBIA BICYCLES cannot be excelled,

Do You Ride a Columbia ?

R. M. YOUNG, Agent for P. E. Island.

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If you’re ali run down and out of sorts if you take a few bottles of

MALTO PEPTONIZE PORTER.

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THE MALTO PEPTONIZED PORTER CO. LTD. ‘ ae —-, CANADA. ruggists sell it.

APPRENTICE WANTED.

N APPRENTICE WANTED to learn the Ship and General Blacksmith Trade. Une from the country preferred. Apply

to GEORGE H. FOSTER, Ch’town, June 1. Pownal Wharf.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

Srxcrat Desrarcues TO THE EXAMINER,

THE BANK OF MONTREAL. Trade in Canada Good.

Montreal, June 6.

At the annual meeting of the Bank of Montreal Sir Donald Smith made an elab- orate speech, and said that the trade was now sound throughout Canada. He pre- dieted a fine crop in the Northwest and good times for Canada next fall.

Another $t. John's Fire. bea

Twenty-Six Families Burned “A Out.

Sr. Jonny's, Nfid., June 6.

Yesterday there was a severe fire here the most disastrous in its effects since July the fire. A range lof tenements occupied by twenty-six families was totally destroyed with most of their contents.

PIRE AT TRURO.

The Public Hall Destreyed.

PRICE WEBBER A HEAVY LOSER.

Hatirax, June 6. The public hall at Truro was burned thie morning. Price Webber's Boston Comedy Company were playing there and lest everything, scenery, costumes and proper- ties.

Many Canadians Returning.

Sr. Hyacintue, Que., June 6.

Since January first to the end of May, 220 French Canadian families have returned to this district from the States, and placing each family at tive persons, alow estimate, wes have an influx of over 1100 souls since the beginning of the year,

The Heme Rule Bill.

Lonpon, June 6

Commons went into eommittee te con- sider clause 3 of the Home Rule Bill. Gladstone accepted the amendment pro- posed by Sir Henry James, Liberal Usion- ist, that the Dublin Legislature be forbid- deu to interfere in proceedings for extra- dition ot criminals.

A Suicide.

QursBEc, June 6. James Bailey, of Richmond,: Que., com- mitted suicide at Levis by hanging himself in a hotel of that town. The unfortunate man made use of his necktie to accomplish his purpose. About $300 was found in his pockets.

Prince Bonaparte in Halifax.

Haurrax, June 6. Prince Roland Bonaparte arrived here last evening. He will remain here until Thursday morning, when he leaves for Charlottetown.

The Valkyrie Wins.

Lonpon, June 6.

The Valkyrie won the yacht race again yesterday, beating the Prince of Wales and Brittania by one minute's time.

Israel Tarte to organize the Grits.

Orrawa, June 6. Israel Tarte, M. P., has jast received his commission from Laurier as chief organizer of the Liberal party in the province of Quebec.

Genera! Telegraphic News.

Dust, June 3.—A suspicious looking object, supposed to be an infernal machine, was found in the corridor of the Exchequer Court in thiscity last might. The ice are investigating.

Cuicaco, June 3. — Senator ©. H. Schwab, of the World’s Fair, says the ex- position cleared a quarter million dollars during May. He says the financial success of the fair 1s already assured.

Lirrie Rock, Ark., June 3.—The town of Elbado, Ark., was swept by a cyclone, yesterday. From fifteen to twenty-five persons were killed and injured. Almost every house in the town was unroofed or blown down, There wasgreat destruction of property and loss of life in the vicinity.

New York, June 3.—The largest cash real estate deal evergconsummated in New York city was put through yesterday after- noon, when the committee appointed for that purpose by the trustees of St. Luke's Hospital, signed the contract for the sale of the entire Fifth Avenue property for the sum of $2,400,000.

Lonpon, June 3.—The usual list of titles bestowed on fortunate commoners in honor of Her Majesty's birthday, shows that a phenomenal proportion has fallen to gentle- men connected with the press, W. J. Ingram, Liberal M. P. for Boston, and eldest surviving son of the founder of the Illustrated London News, is created a baronet, and John Leng, editor and managing proprietor of ‘the Dundee Ad- vertiser, also Liberal M. P. for Dundee, Gilzean Reid, first president of the Institute of Journalists, J. R. Robinson, editor of the London Daily News, the leading Liberal organ, E. R. Russel, editor oi the Liverpool Post, and John Tenniel, the well-known artist of the comic paper Punch, are all knighted. Dr. Charles Cameron, M. P. for Glasgow, owner of the Glasgow Mail, is made a baronet. Sir Hussey Vivian, Liberal M. P. for Swansea, is raised tc a peerage. He is not coanected with the press.

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GRAND GHEAP EACURSION

TO CHARLOTTETOWN,

ON——

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY,

13th. 14th and 15th instant.

Farmers and others will have an opportunity to visit us by taking advantage of the Shopping Excursion on the above

dates.

Half Fares from all Stations.

JAMES PATON & CO. will be delighted to meet Farmers

and others.

We advise all who can to take advantage of

this cheap trip to the city, also to visit JAMES PATON &

CO’S. Large Store.

Headquarters for Carpets, Dress Goods, Millinery, Mantles, Gloves, Hosiery, Hats, Caps, Gentlemen’s Readymade Clothing, Children’s Clothing and General House Furnishings.

Give them a call and save your fare by getting genuine

bargains at

JA.S PATON & CO’S.,

168 Victoria Row.

Charlottetown, June 5, 1893.

FIRE LIFE ACCIDENT

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CHARLOTTETOWN. OFFICE, BROWN’S BLOCK.

years.

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TURNIP SEED!

A LARGE SUPPLY OF THE

Genuine Haszard’s Improved Turnip Seed,

the same quality as heretofore sold by Henry T. LePage, and which has given entire satisfaction for the last twelve Our Seed is all guaranteed FRESH.

DANIEL FINLAYSON,

Ch’town, June 6, 1893—3i eod wy Si

LePAGE’s OLD STAND.

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the largest and oldest distilleries in Scotland.

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fail to get suited in Spec- tacles elsewhere, TRY US. New ‘Spectacles just re-

ceived ; also Silverware.

E. W. TAYLOR.

CAMERON BLOCK.

Charlottetown, June 6, 1893

New Novels.

One Case of Novels by the best authors,

Artists’ Goods.

One Case of Artists’ Goods, in Heyt’s Tube Paints, Windsor & Newton Brushes, Celluloid, etc.

Rubber Balls,

in Gas, Air, Velvet Cover and Regulation Tennis.

ALL NEW GOODS AT REASONABLE PRICES.

HASZARD & MOORE.

Charlottetown, June 6, 1893.

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Are Not Alva

OF OUR PRICES

Being Beaten oreven Equalled, QUALITY CONSIDERED.

YOU KNOW

‘Half the Secret of Business is to Buy well,

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We Buy Low for Cash, and You Reap the Benefit.

Come and See the Bargains we can give you this week in the balance of that sample let of Boots which We bought at half price.

J.M. McLeod & Co.

Charlottetown, May 29, 1893.

BUSINESS STAND FOR SALE.

HE SUBSCRIBER offers for sale his

Property on Kent Street, f y oe cupied by Saunders & Campbell as » mest market. There is a good shop, and it® suitable stand for any person starting busi- ness, Terms easy. Apply to

JOHN SAUNDERS,

June 2—tf

P. E.ISLAND RAILWAY.

SATURDAY EXCURSIONS.

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((oxMmONG on Saturday, Jume 3rd, prox., and continuing until September 30th, 1893, Excursion Return Tickets will be issued every Saturday at one first-class fare from all stations to Tignish, Alberton, Summerride, Kensington, Cape Traverse, Hunter River, Charlottetown, Mount Stew- art, Oardigan, Georgetown, Morell, Bt. Peter's and Souris, good for return 08 Monday following, but not on date of issue. Tickets from stations east of Royalty Junction to points west of Summerside vice versa will be issued on Friday, good return on the following Tuesday. J. UNSWORTH, Superintendent. Railway Office, Ch’town, | May 31,1893. { Gieod&e