SEPTEMBER 6, 1890.

Educational.

Tue Provincial Model School will re-open

for the current year on Wednesday, L0th

inst., at 9 o'clock, a. m, under the prin- cipalship of Mr. Joseph O. Arsenault.

Mr. Arsenault’s ability to speak and teach in the French tongue will likely be arrangement the

taken advantage of, and an effected by which the students cf Prince of Wales College will receive the the first

benefit of his services. Thus for

time in the history of the college, the language of la belle Franc will be taught in it with the purity and

enthusiasm of one “* to the manner born.” Miss Scott will conduct the Junior Depart- ment efficiently, as heretofore.

The class-room hitherto occupied by Prof. McLeod has been enlarged and re- fitted during the vacation, and is to be used by Prof. Shuttleworth chiefly teaching Chemistry, Agriculture and Agri- cultural Chemistry, and for conducting ex- periments in connection with these sub-

for

jects. It is now capable of accommodating about seventy students, and is well furnish- ed with the necessary appliances.

Next year we hope to see a special agri- cultural department opened in connection with the Prince of Wales College giving & special course to farmer's sons and others intending to make agriculture their life occupation. Instruction should be given chiefly in agriculture and kindred subjects, Natural science, English, Geography and Mathematics, and thus in course of time our fair province would be made fairer in the possession of a yeomanry, knowing and taking advantage of nature’s operations,and capable of acting their part intelligently in the good government of their country, and the elevation of society.

But, for the carrying out of this project a new and larger building will be required, with at least one additional teacher. No doubt the farmers of our country will be only too willing to contribute their quota for the establishment and equipment of zuch an institution.

For the present year any who desire, will be admitted free to the classes above re- ferred to, and such arrangements made, and extra instruction given as the existing state of affairs will permit. +04 Notes and Comments.

Plank sidewalks are being abandoned in the towns of the neighboring Provinces, — because they are found to be expensive and constantly in need of repair.

— At the last meeting of the Maritime Press Association, on motion of Messrs. Dennis and J. J. Anslow, resolutions of thanks were passed to the following for their kindness in providing for the comfort and pleasure of the Association : Managers of the Intercolonial, P. E. Island and N. B. and P. E. 1. Railways, of the P. E. I. Steamship Co., and of the steamer Ala- meda, of the Capes route ; to the press and citizens of Charlottetown, and the citizens of Souris, and to the proprietors of the Davies Hotel and Osborne House, Char- lottetown.

—The London Advertizer remarks : ‘* In looking over some of our exchanges, we cannot but wonder at the frequency with which the discussion of public questions is mixed up with attacks on contemporary newspapers. To put it in another shape, do not too many journalists conduct their newspapers as if their constituencies were other newspapers? Of course, the real constituency is the public, and that is the constituency to which appeal should be The better class of newspapers everywhere now mainly pursue the policy we have sug- gested, namely, that of keeping straight on with their own work, and affirmatively ad- yocating their own views, irrespective of what the ‘ esteemed local contemporary ’ may say or do.”

—Tae Examiner did not say, as our correspondent charges, that the City Schools were inferior to those of the coun- try. We only stated the fact that the pupils of the City Schools have not been so successful in examinations as those of the country schools. The cause may, and probably does, lie outside the teachers altogether. The distractions of town life, the late hours, the hurry and mental un- quietude of town life, the unruli- ness of town children,—these and other causes may combine to de- feat the efforts of our efficient, pains- taking and capable teachers. Or it may be that brighter intellects are bred in the country than can be produced in the town. Or the city scholars who go up for

examination may be younger, or have spent less time in school _ than their competitors from the country.

Whatever the cause, we hope that the In- spector of City Schools may be able, if possible, to ensure a better showing on the part of city scholars.

—The Empire aptly remarks: *‘ The outcry made by English and other manu- facturers over the new clause in the Mc- Kinley bill brings an answer to the ques- tion so often asked in Canada : Who pays the duty ? from the Chicago Inter-Ocean : ** [f—will our free trade friends please an- swer this question /—~the tariff is a tax which the cousumer pays in the form of in- creased price of the dutiable goods, why are the Sheffield cutlers, the Welsh tin- plate makers, the Parisian modistes, the Gorman plush manufacturers, the American importers, howling in pain, as they con- template the provisions of the McKinley bill? The truth is that the importer knows that American-made goods will supplant foreign made goods if proper protection be

ven. The people have nothing tu dread,

ause the American manufacturer would employ ten men where the importer em- ploys one.” _Let the Grit party of Canada, who now claim that our farmers pay duty ways, answer the question: ‘**‘ Wh should Sheffield protest it the tariff is tax which the consumer pays ?’”’

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DAILY EXAMINER, - - -_

Reports of Our

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Visitors.

(The Wesleyan.)

After an absence of years from the Is- land, the beauty of the landscape comes as a surprise. It may well be regarded as the the garden of the Dominion. Thorough- fares and lines of rail pass through beauti- ful and well cultivated farms. Grain, roots, and meadow lands follow in succes- sion, with occasional wooded space, trees along the lines of fence, and cattle and sheep feeding in the pastures. Substantial farm buildings also indicate a large measure of comfort and prosperous circumstances. There is not, perhaps, an acre of land within the range of most extended vision but may be cultivated to advantage At no time are the fields more attractive than when as now wavirg with ripening corn, wheat, oats and barley. There is much to remind one of the best farming districts of England. With a fertile soil, excellent climate, favoring markets, the farmers of Prince Edward Island must always constt- tute an independent and prosperous com- munity.

The first attraction was the Friday mar- ket, and members of the press might be found pricing vegetables, meat, Sutcer, and various farm and garden productions. As compared with the cost of living on this side of the gulf, the advantage ought to be sufficient to warrant families with fixed, limited incomes, not otherwise restricted, to look out for homes in Charlottetown

and its vicinity. The market 1s an institution of the Island capi- tal, kept up on a larger scale than elsewhere in the colonies, reminding one of many a market cross sceve in English towns, and causing the unsheltered curb- stone Halifax accommodation for market

people to seem barbarous and a blot on our civic pride. Public buildings in Char- lottetown are unique in ‘arrangement, standing in a line of even front on the city square, with fountain in front and rich floral exhibit front and rear. The square thus beautified has become a place of fashionable evening resort, and the fine taste displayed in culture of plants and flowers, appealing to the better and purer instincts must have an elevating influence on the community- With so much that is attractive, it may be invidious to note that the uncouth and delapidated fence sur- rounding the grounds is an offence to azesthetic taste, and ought to be replaced by an ornamental structure.

An afternoon drive through the Royalty was one of those experiences of life rarely duplicated, and ever after exhaling the frag- rance df a cherished memory. The press party was driven out to the agricultural grounds, where some of the splendid horses of the Island are broken for carriage and other purposes. The agricultural hall is a fine specimen of spacious architecture, arch springing from arch, to secure the roof of so wide a building. The exhibition hall occupying a most eligible site, with all its appurtenances, is a credit not only to the Island, but to the people of the Dominion. Such a structure speaks more forcibly than words of the agricultural enterprise of the Island. From these grounds a procession of carriages passed through the park to the extensive water works, and home through

lanes shaded by rich foliage. The day was perfect. Recent rains had settled the dust. Scenery was of most unrivalled

beauty. There was a balmy air, in which it was a joy to luxuriate, and over us the softness and splendour of an Italian sky. Such an outing was perfect, and worth a pilgrimage across the straits

Members of the Charlottetown press favored their journalistic brethren with a dinner. Hon. D. Laird presidéd with Mr. Cotton as vice-president. The occasion was signalized by the presence of members of the Senate and House of Commons, and also of members of the local government. Speeches of these parliamentary gentlemen were fine specimens of after-dinner elo- quence ; especially those of Senator Howlan and Hon. L. H. Davies. The former di- rected attention to the proposed sub-railway in a manner to carry conviction to most minds of the utility and feasibility of the scheme. To this subject we shall return at some opportune time. Itis sure of ultimate success.

An invitation to return home by way of Cape Traverse and Cape Tormentine was very cordially accepted. It was intended to include a sail to the gulf termination of the ship railway. But the passage across the straits from cape to cape gave us an experience of the rough sea which many an Atlantic voyage has not furnished. The steamer did her work splendidly. But the rolling motion made it difficult to hold on, and drenching seas were shipped. The ladies exhibited most intrepid courage under _ trying circumstances. But few of the party seemed inclined for an extension of the trip. Fires were lighted, however, and cold and wet were soou forgotten, and the rough sail left nothing but satisfied feeling, soon to pass into a pleasant memory. The railway from Cape Tormentine to Sack- ville runs through a fine country, culti- vated fields, picturesque scenery of land and water, on to the broad marshes. There is little doubt that the line on its completion will be the favorite route from the main-land to the Island. The break- water at Cape Tormentine is a massive and costly structure, one of the greatest en- gineering works of the kind in Canada. When finished it will secure a safe. and sheltered harbor for shipping.

(Chignecto Post.)

In its entirety the meeting and excur- sion were successful and many thanks are due the Island journalists for their kind- ness in providing the entertainment, and to the different railway and steam-boat lines whose courtesies were extended. A large share of the credit is also due Secretary Burgoyne for his untiring efforts to make the meeting a success.

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American Horse Racine.—In the third days racing at Hampden Park, Springfield, Mass., the 2.13 class trotting purse for $1,500 was divided. Semicolon won; best time, 2.194. The Massacolt stake race, purse $3,000 divided, pacers 2.22 class: Dallas won;

best time 2.14. For the grand special purse, ,000 between Harry Wilkes and Rosalind Wilkes, the former won ; time, 2,174, 2,184.

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Exhibition Prizes.

Special prizes have been offered hy the proprietor of the American Agricul(:rist for the best essay on ** Hints to farmers in this Province, as to location of dwelling houses and farm buildings,” alse the best essay on ** The best means of inducing the boys to remain on the farm,” and also the best essay on ‘‘ The horses of the Prov- ince.” Those essays are to be forwarded to Mr. Warburton, the Secretary of the Asso- ciation, and not to contain over 3,000 words.

The handsome special cash prizes of $15 or silver medals offerod by E. W. Taylor, Esq., Jeweler, of this city, for the best design for a new flag for this ‘* Canada of Ours,” should move some patriotic genius to invent a design worthy of the object the donor has in view in making such a hand- some donation.

Reference to the prize list on page 41 will afford further information in reference to those and other special prizes that will be offered at the P. E. Island Exhibition.

The special notice referring to miscel- laneous manufactures, on page 40 of the Prize List, should engage the best atten- tion of our manufacturers, in order that the display in that department of the Exhibi- tion mas be as ‘‘exhaustive as possible.” There willbe plenty room in the main building for carriages of all kinds, than which no exhibit can be more attractive.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

The City Schools.

Sir,—In Thursday’s issue you speak strongly on the inferior status of the City Schools, when compared with the schools in the country districts. As bold assertion is valueless, will youZoblige the public by formulating the proofs in support of your statements? Should you do so, it is to be hoped that these proofs will not be of such a character as that presented by the in- dividual who figures in the editorial column of the Patriot of the 4th inst., and for which nonsense the editor of that paper must be held responsible, though he did not write a word of it.

Nux Vomica.

Sept. 5, 1890.

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Scott Act vs. License.

Sir,—The foolish attempt of the liquor dealers and their friends in hawking around a petition with a view to the repeal of the Scott Act does not appear to find very much favor or sympathy with the people of Charlottetown. Some of our leading citizens who were trapped into signing it last time cannot be either coaxed or bullied into signing it now. There must certainly be some good quality, some redeeming feature about the Scott Act, or the rum party in our City Council would not be so anxious to killit. They have done their best, but it stilllives. You and I, and in- deed everyone admits that the Act itself is an excellent one, but the trouble is it is not enforced. And why not? Whose duty is it? Surely not the Christian ladies of our city, surely not the temperance organiza- tions, If 1 understand it aright we have proper officers who are solemnly sworn to uphold the laws of the land, and to those officers, and those officers onJy, should we look. A little more granite in their back- bone would help them immensly, and help the credit: of the city. The citizens of Charlottetown have no intention of repeal- ing the law just at present, nor until such time as we have a better law in its place. License either high or low is out of the question. We have had license years ago, and no citizen outside of the liquor party is anxious to substitute it for the present law, badly as it has been enforced. I am glad to sec the W. C. T. U. are to hold another public temperance meeting on Tuesday evening. This is as itshould be. We should like to see them hold more frequent ly if possible.

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The Scott Act.

S1r,—In Saturday's paper, I called your attention to a very important subject, the repeal of the Scott Act in this city, There is no desire on the part of the liquor men to have this Act repealed. This being the case, it becomes the duty of all good cit- izens, outside this formidable body of men, to make some effort to have the Scott Act again submitted to a vote of the people. The citizens ate eagerly waiting for an- other opportunity to pass judgement upon this ‘‘worker of iniquity.” I feel satisfied from the way the Scott Act controls the sale of liquor here that it has disgusted the people and filled them with a determination to repeal it instanter, if that were possible. Placed side by side with the license law in force here, previous to its introduction, its defects can easily be seen. The license law permits the sale of liquor under certain restrictions; the Scott Act prohibits its sale without prohibiting its importation or its use. What benefit can such a law be to temperance ? The intention of all laws re- gulating the liquor traffic should be the re- formation of the drunkard and the preven- tion of the recurrence of his drunken habits. The Scott Act prevents the suber intelligent citizen from getting that which he requires without becoming a liar and a hypocrite. If he wishes to use liquor when he is well he cannot obtain it under the Scott Act without pretending that he is sick. The sober man cannot use in moderation that which the drunkard can use immoderately, and to his own injury. There is no restriction on the drunkard, it is on the sober man only. Let us set the liquor dealers aside, for they, with few ex- ceptions, are more than satisfied with the Scott Act. Wherever partially prohibitory laws have been enacted, true temperance has been retarded. Until the people are ready for total prohibition let us havea license law. They will be ready for this great change only when the nature of man has been re-moulded, and the instincts, feelings and cravings which were given to him when driven from the Garden of Eden have been obliterated.

In spite of the liquor men, let as have the election.

Aug. 29, 1890.

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West Kent, Prince Street & Queen Square Schools.

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OYS AND GIRLS OF CHARLOTTETOWN :—Buy your School Books and School Supplies at G. HERBERT HASRARD’S, and get a chance of the

Great Prizes offered for One Month only.

FIVE PRIZES for each School, as follows:—Two Prizes to each School for the best specimens of Penmanship, to be sent in not later than 26th September,

1890. Aso —Three Prizes to each School

First Prize, GOLD PEN ; Second Prize, FOUNTAIN PEN.

to the purchaser of the largest amount

(for Cash only) of School Books and School Snpplies, as follows :—First Prize,

value $2.00 ;

Second Prize, $1.00; Third Prize, 60 cents.

Every Student has a chance to get one of the Great Prizes offered, and every purchaser will get the advantage of our regular CASH DISCOUNTS.

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EALED TENDERS will be received at the City Clerk’s Oflice until noon of MONDAY, the 8th inst.,

For Shingling the North Side of the Market House,

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Putting New Pitch Koof-on Ware- house, Queen Street, according to specification to be seen at the

office of the undersigned. The Council do not bind themselves to ac- cept the lowest or any tender.

By order,

$ A. H. MACPHERSON, sept2—t wf Clerk.

$500 Reward.

FEXHE above reward will be given by the

a. City of Charlottetown to any person who will give such information as will lead to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons! who feloniously set on fire the stables of Mr. John D. McLeod, on the night of Saturday last, the 30th of August, at which disastrous fire Mr Theophilus J. Farquharson, an es- teemed and brave citizen, Jost hig life in attempting to rescue the valuable horses be- longing to the said John D. McLeod.

T. HEATH HAVILAND, Mayor of Charlottetown.

Mayor’s Office, Sept. 4, 1890.

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MR. EARLE’S CLASSES

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ABOUT 25th SEPTEMBER,

and will carry Freight at through rates to the different railway points on the Island.

For Freight “ply in London to John Pit- cairn & Sons, nion Court, Old Broad Street ; in Liverpool, to William Bullen, 51 South John Street, or here to the owners,

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Provincial Exhibition Association.

‘| ‘HE PREMIUM LIST for the Exhibiti

] to be held on the Grounds of he tees Association, on the 30th September and Octo- ber lst, 2nd and 3rd next, ie been amended as follows :—

Class 3 to be ch d byi : : 14 and 3}. anged by inserting Sections

ae 14 Saat : ** Stallion 3 years old and er 4 years old, imported, lst pri Ond, $8.00; 3rd, S5.0p Prt $12.00;

Section 3} to be: “ Stallion 3

; years old and under 4 years old, Island i $10 00 ; 2nd, $8.003 3rd, $5.00." Pri@®

N. B.—Exhibitors please cut out.

A. B. WARBURTON, Secretary.

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Male Teacher Wanted.

PPLICATIONS will be received b dersigned up to noon of the 22nd Baton a instant, from Male Teachers of the ees

Second Class, f West Kent 8t Bong ——— as Teacher in the

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