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FRIDAY, JUNE 30. i898

THE DAILY EXAMINER.

JUNE 30, 1893. @ur City Schools.

Tue increasing interest of parents was one of the most pleasing manifestations of the receut public examinations. Interest and sympathy are as essential to the suc- cess of the teacher as to the success of the orator or the editor or any other worker upon mind and character. We have ne doubt that the higher percentage of daily attendance at our city schools is one of the results of this greater interest on the part of citizens. There has been an addition of nearly 10 per cent. to the average daily attendance, although—as the statistics show—the increase of the school population has only been ninety-four pupils iu ten years. It is hoped that the increasing interest of the people will result in the reception into our schools of all the little wails and strays—sll those who, if not now brought under educative influences, will go to make up the iguorant and de based of the next generation of men and women. But if increasing public interest is to be manifested at the public examina- tions, we must have larger and more convenient halis for that purpose. One trembles to think of that which might have been had a ery of fire arisen when all the pupils aud ¢:tizens were massed in Upper Prince Street School or Queen Square School, neither of which has more than one comparatively narrow fi ght of stairs lead- ing to the lower stories. The provision of larger and better halls in connection with our schools is one of the matters which ought to engage the attention of the public and its representatives at the Board of School Trustees,

Ten years ago, twenty-five teachers were employed in our city schools; now there are twenty-nine. The average number of pupils in each department is forty-seven. But in several of the departments there are over sixty pupils—too many for any one teacher to educate at one time. Yet in this respect there has been an improvement, for in 1882 one of the departments had an enrolment of a hundred and twenty-two.

The method of grading adopted by our efficient Grading Officer in the course of the past year has proved satisfactory. In the years that are past the test for grading lay in writtea examinations. Now it is found in the results of the monthly exsmin- ations throughout the year. We note, too, that provision has been made for the grading of pupils at any time throughout the year, so that if they are qualified to skip a grade they may gain a year in their school course. Pupils who are able to make ninety per cent. in their examinations for two months in succession will be allowed to grade if they desire todo so. But if they fail to make fifty per cent. of the average of the three highest marks made in the department, then they are liable to be sssigned to « lower grade. A monthly report is sent to the parents in respect to each pupil. This gives the parents a means of knowing how their children are progressing. When delinquencies occur the parents of the delinquents are also informed of the fact. Other improvements have been introduced in recent years. It is pleasing to learn that scientific temperance is one of the most populir subjects of study. All the public are interested init. Io the three schools, not one pupil has declined to take it up. We may therefore hope that the whole of the next generativn of Char- lottetown men and women will know too much to become intemperate. ** The proper study cf mankind is man.” Those who engage in this study will know the value of the seriptural injunction, *‘* Be ye temper- ate in all things.”

While a great deal of credit is due the teachers in respect to our schools, a great deal of credit is also due the trustees who engaged the teachers. Citizens are deeply indebted to onr trustees of the past and the present, To their good judgment we owe in the largest measure the creditable and

flourishing schools of Charlottetwn. We havs, aa in duty bound, criticised from time to time some cf their measures aud pointed out some of their sins of omission. But we have great pleasure in bearing testimony to che general excellence of their management.

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_A correspondent at Ottawa writes: “Little P. E. Island was prominently to the front last week at the closing exercises of the University of Ottawa. Patrick Cullen, of Hope River, was the only Islander taking the University course last year, but he fought nobly and vanquished all competitors. The Island is undoubtedly smal!, but Cullen is bigin stature and intellect. At the conferring of degrees Patrick Cullen was the first name called, and as he rose to an eminence of some 6 feet 3 inches and ascended the stage, the applause was terrific. Cullen stood at the head of the graduating class, taking the de- gree of Licentiate of Philosophy and Bachelor of Arts, cum maxima laude, and with first-class honors in mathematics. The only other Island student was Michael B. Trainor, formerly of the Herald office, who finished his second yearin the collegiate course with great honor to himself. The most valued prize of the course—that most coveted by students —the prize for Christian doctrine, was won by Trainor in competition with students a year more advanced. He also acquitted himself excellently in other branches, s‘anding first accessit in English and in ancient history and geography.”

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Pure West India lime juice, 15 cents a

pint,| at Beer & Golf's.

Peter W. Hyndman.

Many residents of this Province will regret to learn that P. W. Hyndman, Eaq., has passed away. A few years ago no name was more familiar. Mr. Hyndman was then one of,our most enterprising and most prominent citizens. He was a leading shipper of produce; he distributed large amounts of money among our farmers ; he was the principal promoter of the establishment of the Merchants Bank ot P. E. Island, and he took an active interest in public enterprises calculated to improve and advance the Province. In recent years he has been engaged in busi ness at Lisbon, North Duako'sa. A severe attack of grip two years ago brought o1 Bright’s disease, which resulted in his death on the 22nd inst., in his sixtieth year.

N. B. and P. E. I Methodist Con- ference.

Tue conference at Moncton, N. B., closed on the 29:h inst. The Rev. Josep Parkins was chosen President for this year, and the Rev. James Crisp, Secretary. The general report of religious work during the past year showed an increase of member-

Supreme Court.

Tuurspay, June 29,

David Maxwell vs Alexander Dixon— Action on promissory note. Verdict for plaintiff for $52.04. Davies, Q C, for plaintiff; McL2an for defendant,

Andrew Macdonald and others va Mar- shal Pacquet—Action on noteand account. Judgment for plaintiff for $8666 A A Maedonald for plaintiff; J S Macdonald for defendant.

John A Matheson va John MeKinnon and another—Action of ejectment. Ver- dict for plaintiff for whole of the lands claimad. Mr McLoan for plaintiff; H C Macdovald for defendant.

John McPhee vs P P Gillis—Action of account, W § Stewart for defendant con- fessed for $400.

Fripay, June 30.

The Court stood adjourned this morning till 10 o'clock, at which time punctually Mr, Justice Hodysun took the bench, and after waiting sometime for counsel and clients, struck two cases off the docket.

The jury panel was then called. Several of the jarymen failed to put in an appear- ance, though summoned to attend at 10 o’elock, Tha Court ordered the absent ju-ors to be fined to the extent of docking their pay for this day.

Certain improvements are being made in the Courtroom for the convenience and

ship and of contributions to religious pur- poses. The most important matter affsct- ing the character of any of the mn- isters was the case of the Rev. R. S,! Crisp. His brother ministers passed him | on a vote of 40 to 20. The Methodist con- | gregation at Woodstock were unwilling to} receive Mr. Crisp bac as their pastor unles, | he was sent totLem with a clean sheets! and as the Conference could not d> this he was transferred to Salisbury. A new cir- euit—Hunter River—was opened on this! Island, to embrace Liunter River, Stanley} Bridge and FP] asant Vailey The changes of division recommended by the district meeting on the Vernon River and Pownal ciraits are not to be carried out. The whole Island is to be divided into two dis- tricts instead of one, as formerly, A min- ute of conference was passed, strongly fav- oring the temperance reform, and recom- mending that a temperance Sunday be ap- pointed each: year, when sermons on the subject are to be preached. Three candi- dates, Messrs. Matthews, McLeod and Chapman. were ordained as ministers, and the stationing committee recommended that Mr. E Ramsay be ordained for spe- cisl purposes. The following is a list of the appointments for this Province :

CHARLOTTETOWN DISTRICT. Charlottetown—Waldron W Brewer.

. Upper Prince Street. George C Palmer. Cornwall—Stephen H Rice. Little York—Silas James. Winsloe —Toom is Stebbings. Pownal—Edwin C Turner. Vernon River—John Goldsmith. Montegue—William Lawson. Murray Harbor—Willism H Spargo. Souris -Charles W. Dutcher. Mt Stewart—W S Howard. Student—J B Gough with permission to at- tend Boston University.

SUMMARSIDE DISTRICT. Summerside —Wi''ism Maggs. Beleque—William J Kirby. Tryon—George W Fisher. Margate-—Richard Opie.

Hunter River—A D McLeod. Bideford—John F Estey. Alberton—Thomas Hicks. Westcape— Elias Slackfor d. a The Fatal Coliision. Sirx,—In the account of the sinking of the Victoria as published by the New York World and copied in various papers, the screws of the sinking vessel are de- scribed as creating a vortex, into the hol- low of which many of the sailors were drawn and cut to pieces by the whirling knives at the bottom. Now I cannot see how this can be so. The ship went down bow first, and, to judge from the account, the engines were going at full speed ahead. The result of this would be that the water would be drawn from below and forced up- wards by the screw, whereas if the engines had been reversed the screws would have sucked the water toward them from the surface. So that, although there may have been a vortex, the causes could not have been the suction caused by the screws; their action would, in fact, lassen such tendency by forcing water into the space or hollow left by the sinking ship. ABEGWEIT. How O'Connor Was Kitiep. — Mr. Currie, who came here with the body of the late Martin ©’Connor, whose death at Holyoke, Me., has slready been referred to by Tue Examiner, furnishes some further particulars of the unfortunate occurrence. He says that O'Connor had just finished work for the day and jumped on the train which was moving out from the station to ride a short distance preparatory to going home for tea. He wore a long rubber coat at “the tme. His foot caught in this coat and he fell between the car and the station platform. In trying to get up a part of the car struck him on the shoulder, throwing his legs on the rails. The wheels of the car passed over his legs, taking off one and bruising the other very badly. He lived until Sunday morning at seven o'clock. There were three physicians in attendance, and everything possible was done to help the unfortunate man. Up to within a short time of his death strong hopes were entertained of his recovery. Death is ascribed to heart failure.

Forest Frxes —Serious fires are reported in the woods west of O'Leary, along the line of railway. Every:hing is as dry *s tinder, and if rain does not soon fall there is no know- ing what damage will be done. Already the station at Port Hill has had a narrow escape.

Summersipe Races.—A special passenger train will leave here to-morrow (Saturday) morning, at 9 o'clock, Fare for round trip only $1.00.

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Hunrer River Tea.—& special pas- senger team will leave here to-morrow (Saturday) morning at 9 o'clock. Fare for round trip, only 60 cents.

(0 afort of jurors, and hereafter no persons w'omsover shall be permitted to occupy the seats on the southern side of the Court room, except jurors, during the jury trials. The Court adjourned till 10 30 a. m. on Ms iday morning. The perjury case wili come on for trial after the disposal of the suit of Dixon ve Gorman.

Personal.

J. E Wyatt, Esy., of Summerside is viricing Charlottetown.

Mr. and Mrs. Adam Weir, of Toronto, ae registered at the Hotel Davies.

Mr A E Andrew, of St Eleanors, arrived home list evening from King’s College.

A memorial to Bishop Philip Brooks is to erected in St Margaret's, Westminister, near the Abbey.

Mr. F. Parker Carvell returned last evening from a business trip to New Brunswick.

The Rev, Dr. Carman, General Superiaten- dent of the Methodist church of Cansda,arrive ed in this city last evening, and is the guest of Rizhaid Heartz, Esq.

Mrs. Boyd and family and Mrs. Egan and family, of British Columbia, and Mra. Chalk and family of North Sydaey, C. B., arrived here on the Northumberland last night, They are reyistered at the Queen Hotel

D. Regers, M. P. P., Summerside, and William Campbell, Bsq, Sea Vicw, «rs registered at the Hotel Davies.

S. E. Dawson, E:q., Queen’s Printer, accompanied by Mrs Dawson and three daughters, arrived here last evening. They are guests of His Honor Judge Alley.

The new Rector of Georgetown and Cherry Valley is expected te leave St. John on Saturday. As he will be unable to reach Georgetown the same evening, he will go to Cherry Valley from Charlotte- towu on Sunday afternoon and proceed to Georgetown on Monday.

Miss Georgie Miller, of Charlottetown, daughter of Principsl Miller, way be con- gratulated on being vhe first young lady in Canada to secure a diploma trom the Phonographic Institute Co., U.S. (Pit- man’s system of shorthand ) Miss Miller is principal of the phonographic department at Whiston’s commercial college. Ste is the 74:h out of some 300 candidates who have passed examination since 1890.— Halifax Herald.

The steamer Caber Feidh arrived last evening, having on board Prof. Prince, Fishery Inspector, and his friend, Major Allen, of London, England. They were delighted with the trip over to the Island under the management of Mr, Ogden, the genial manager of the lobster hatchery at Caribou. The Professor expresses himself as highly pleased with the management of the hatchery, and also with the distribution of millions of newly hatched lobsters that Mr, Ogdeu has placed, Tue steamer returned to Caribou at 1 p. m. to day.

Oren Ate SERvice.—Weather permitting, an open air service conducted by some young men of the Y.M C. A, will be held at Victoria Park, Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Rev. W. C. Matthews will give a short talk. Young men, take your walk out that way and enjoy @ sing in the groves.

THE STRAWBERRY Festival. —The straw- berry festival ia aid of the Masonic Temple Fund held in the Market Hall last evening was very successful. The tables were well stocked and well patronized. The management of the festival desire to thank the friends outside of the fraternity for their attendance. Had it not been for them the receipts would not have been nearly up to the expense of the hall. It may be added that the fraternity, as usual, were conspicious by their absence. We are also asked to return the thanks of the committee to the following contribut- ing to the featival: Mr W H Aitken, Mrs Benj Heartz, Mr John Crockett, Miss Lengworth, Stewart & Gates, Mr George Dawson, W E Dawson & Co, Mrs AA McLean, Mre H E J Lewis and Mra G AI Cook,

DOMINION DAY. Excursion to Pictou.

N SATURDAY, Ist July, the Steamer or thumberland will leave the Company's Wharf at 9 o'clock, a. m. (local time). Fare for the round trip, ONE DOLLAR, By oréer, FPF. W. HALKS, Secrecary.

Charlottetown, June 27, 1°9S—4i

TENDERS.

a DERS will be received by the undersigned

till THURSDAY, the 6th of July next, from parties willing to contract for certain alterations and repairs tobe made inthe Thres Tenement House on Dorchester Street, according to plans and specification te be seen at their , Queen

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us. We are clearing all challies.—W A Weeks & Co.

Our enormous stock of society note and pad is selling cheap.—Bazaar Store.

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street The lowest or any tender not necessarily ac- cepted. A, A. MACDONALD, W. W. SULLIVAN, FREDERICK PKTERS, ‘Trustees late Owen Connolly, june27—dy tl Stk jy

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS,

Spectra, DesparcHes To Tue Examiner.

Liberal - Conservative Convention.

Monrreat, June 30.

At a meeting of the Sir John Macdonald Club, yesterday, a resulution was adopted in favor of holding a convention of Liberal- Conservatives at the earliest convenient date.

An Important Arrest.

Boston, June So.

Elias Maillon was arrested at Salem yes- terday He is implicated in the province of Quebec forgeries. Maillon says he will go back to Canada and tell all he knows, which will implicate many persons.

A Big Drop.

Cuicaeo. June 30.

It is currently reported that Duncan Mc- Iatyre, the Montreal ;millionaire, dropped $2,000,000 during the recent trouble in the Chicago whgat market.

Victoria Relief Fund.

Orrawa, June 30. The Gcvernment has decided to grant the sum of $5,000 to the Victoria relief fund.

General Telegraphic News.

Lonpon, June 28.—A despatch to the Times from Bangkok, the capital of Siam, says that the French gunboat Lutin is anchored in the river opposite the centre of Bangkok, and has made preparations to fire upon the city. Siam, the despatch adds, though most anxious to maintain friend-! ship with the French, is quietly determined ' to resist aggression, and is preparing for; any contingency that may arise. MoyrreaL, June 28.—The Star cable says: London, June 27.—The directors of the Hudson Bay company will recommend in their annual report a dividend of twelve shillings per share. The dividend is equal to 44 per cent, after carrying forward £29, - 000. The Hudson Bay company’s declared dividend Jast year was 24 per cent., while the amount carried forward was but £17,- 000. Inconsequence of this very much improved showing the stock of the Hudson Bay company is materially rising in price. Orrawa, June 28.—Premier Wavies of| British Columbia had an interview with Hon. Mr. Bowell to-day on the subject of closer trade relations between Canada and Australia. Mr. Davies thinks the time op- portune for negotiations to be opened up with a view to the betterment of our re- lations with the colonies, even tu sending a ministerial deputation to Australia. Mr. Bowell expressed himself strongly in favor of something being done in the direction in- dicated, and said when Sir John Thomp- son returned from Paris the Government would consider the matter.

Wasuincron, June 26.—Surgeon-Gen- eral Wyman, of the marine hospital service, said yesterday concerning the choiera out- look : ‘*We Lave an even chance of escap- ing cholera altogether this year. Should it arrive it will certainly not become epi- demic; that its non-appearance thus far proved no germs have lived through the winter in this country,”

Winnirge, June 28,—Ladies here have started a dress reform club, and corsets are lable te become a drug in the market. The idea was first mooted at a meeting of the W. 2. T. U. here and has taken a firm

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Charlottetown, Jane 12, 1893.

Teachers in Session The Teachers’ Association of the schools under the Western inspector, met at Ken- sington yesterday, with a large attendance of teachers from the surrounding schools, »>nit the evening express brought alargecon- tingent from the West. Mr. Mcltyre, of Kensington, as President, opened the ccn- vention with a neat address. The conven- tion will met again to-day when papers on different subjects will be read. In the evening the convention gave a concert in the Hall to # packed house. Hon. G. W. Beniley presided in the most sat- isfactory manner. The programme was an excellent one, several of the pei formers having to respond to hearty encores. It included a male quartette composd of Mr W. P. McNally, Mr. McDouga!l, Mr. H. Cameron, and Mr. D. McNally; Miss McDonald rendered several solos in splendid style. An address on ‘‘Scientific Temperance in the Schools” was read by Mrs. Strong; solo by Rev. Thomas Lloyd;

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Beer & Goff expect i100 boxes straw-, b: rcies by boat from Pictou to night, which will be sold cheap tv clear them out.

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AGAIN IK FULL BLAST

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Machine Work a Specialty. : Castings of Every Description.

Steam Fittings in Globe, Angle and Check Valves, Water Gauges and Glasses, Gauge Cocks Steam Gauges, &c.

Mower Knives, Sections, Rivets,

and all other Extras for Mowers and Reapers.

FARMERS, now is the time to have your Machines repaired, not when you want to begin cutting.

All accounts overdue must be settled be- fore the Ist. July. After that date they | will be handed to our attorney for collec-

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address on ‘ Oratory” by Miss McMillan, of Summerside; pisuo suio by Miss L. Me- Donald, At the close of the p-ogramme Rev. J. M. McLeod and Me. William Me- Neil Simpson made a few remarks anda very enjoyable evening was brought to a close.— Guardian .

Roast beef, corned beef, compressed ham, potted game, ham, tongue, chicken and turkey, condensed coffee, condensed tea, and all kinds of canned vegetables and fish for sale cheap at Beer & Goff s.

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At Lisbon, North Dakota, on Thursday, the 22nd June, 1893, Peter W. Hyndman, formerly of Charlottetown, in the 60ch year of his age.

and SHOES from us.

Whirlwind of Wonders they will surprise you.

J. M. McLEOD & CO.

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THE ANNUAL PICNIC OF THE

Baptist Sabbath School

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Shaw's Wharf.

The Steamer Southport will leave Ferry Wharf at 10 a. m. and 2 p. m., returning at 6.30 p. m. Tcxets for steame , 1) cents.

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To see the crowds that are daily buying their BOOTS Let us tell you that we are pre- pared to meet your wants in a satisfactory manner. have set our price chopper to work this week, and will offer a Blizzard in Bargains, a Cyclone of Attraction, a Our prices have surprised others ;

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June 28, 1893,