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LX AMINER,

DAILY

IULY a, S83.

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The City Schools.

To attend the Annual Examinations

of the City Schools is othe) people's pleasure ; but it is Tue Examiner's duty. However,

the duty was pot without its pleasures.

on some pleasing points that came under |

observation

Mr. L. H. Davies alluded, at the close |

of the exercises in Queen Square School, to the benefits that have arisen on the in- troduction of music. He did not under- state these benefits. At the

; . Every ove We wish to say, theretore, a word or two | :

|here by the excessive number of stair

present |

. ’ ¥° . | time, not only is the tediam of school |

work relived by singing; but, in fact, sing a large number of airs that have come classic, as the phrase is. This is no slight advantage. There are times wher the ability to sing is of very high value. Wealways associate music with recreation. And healihful recreation is, as its name implies, re-creation. itis more than rest, it is renewed life. And it is one of the most pleaseut features of

our city schools that the pupils come under the training of good musicians, aud get acquainted

with songs that long keep their charm in spite of Jews’ harps and itinerant organs. In the Upper Prince Street Shcool for example, there was a chorus of 400 voices under the training chiefly of Miss Barr and Miss McLeod. It is not easy to realize all the time and care that the good rendering of these choruses implies. And the value of them does not dissipate ou examination day, when the tones have died out in presence of visitors. On the contrary, more than one-half of those 400 have learned for life—what without this training they could not have com- manded—songs worth knowing, which they will be able to reproduce in their own homes for the gratification of parents to whom good music isa rarity anda delight. It was a pure pleasure to hear the pupils of Miss MecKinnon’s depart- ment singing Loogfellow’s * Bridge” under the tuition of Mr. Ross. There is another thing to be noticed, School has become a pleasant place for children. There are conditions for enjoyment here that could not be found at home. The teacher has become, asa distinguished writer says, a kind of professional parent. At any rate parents would not have the time to take such interest in their children’s advancement as the teacher finds pleasure in doing. The division of labor which takes the trouble of traiuing and management from the parents of from forty to seventy children and

gives it to one far more capable than the average parent, is not

oniy av item of economy te the commun- ity ; i. is a great relief to the community for which they should not think that they pay too high when the ordivary teacher gets at the rate of from two to three per day per pupil. It is alow public spirit, blind to its own interest, that would seek to stint our school teachers of their pre- sent allowance.

Another pleasing point is the whole- some spirit of emulation which pervades the schools — «il the teachers and scholars seemed to be fully impressed with the great fact that their particular school is the best school in the town, and to be determined that it shall be maintain- ed in that honorable position. It was a great pleasure toobserve the different manifestations of this spirit; and it counterbalances to some extent the solicitude which all persons deeply in- terested must feel on account of the manifest falling off of public interest in the schools.

As to the examinations, themselves, we can only state what has been said repeatedly before, that thag do not al- ways give a true index of the efficiency of the school. Questions may be ans- wered readily or auswers may be with- held. Yet the refusal to answer imme- diately may display more intelligence than mere quickness would. It is some- times a credit to 4 pupil not to answer at once—for there are questions and ques- tions. Tuey who have all their answers ready show a miud that has done grow- ing, as it were; they who wait to think are in training for the duties of life where each new step demands fore- thought and care.

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City School Houses.

Now that the City Schools have closed, a word or two suggested by the late examinations may not be ont of place. It is useless to cry over spilt milk, and it is equally useless to bemoan spent money. But, if the lesson of care for the future be thoroughly learned, neither wil! the milk have been spilt, nor the money spent, in vain.

If ever we want any more school buildings in this town, they must not be built so high. Friday, as the pupils were being massed in the Upper Hall, one could not but feel that it was a great mistake to compel small children to mount so many flights of stairs. Of course, it is only on rare occasions that the young pupils are asked to assemble in this Hall; but, in the Upper Prince Street School, we understand that two departments are taught in the highest flat. Now, mounting stairs is one of the most tiresome of occupations. Over and Over agein, at public meetings held in one or other of our school halls, grown men ind women have breathed a sigh expres- ve of gnéet relief when they realized

f the’ last floor had at last been

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F tendance is learniag. to| call a fire-drill; and it seems that large fery pupil in attendance is te : +1 ys : ; every pup . sbe- | School buildings can be emptied in less

oct | a

hey might rest. Of course, children

i jelow will be found the reply of Cole

end teachers get used to these things ;| Dunn to the address presented to hin on

ihey adapt them-elves to necessities; but it should not be overlooked that the}, necessities are imposed, not by vature, |, but by thoughtless architecture

Saturday last. | that steps were not taken earlier to express

tangible which he

it is much to be regretted

o Col. Dann, in a etill more fitung and manner, the high esteem in | was held by our people, and |

We have made no reference as yet to| their appreciation of the manner in which |

dangers involved in schools. But the record of accidents in the old country and in the United States should direct attention to these dangers, knows how wildly large assemblies of grown people behave in cases of panic ; and children would not be likely to act less wildly. ditions of desiruction to life, in case of sudden alarm are only too well satisfied

cases to be descended in reaching the ground. In New York, the teachers

of late have beea practising what they

than two minutes. It would be cruel to subject, say, Miss Mutch’s depart- meut to any such extra exertion ; yet the difficulty of descending safely so many steps under adverse conditions would surely imperil life. A public hall should not be more than one story from the ground; nor should young pupils ever be required to ascend six or seven flights in the morning and at two recesses. ii if an exertion not beneficial even as exercise. We hope we shall see the Jast of it in connection with the buildings now erected,

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Picturesque Canada.

Tue first instalment of this important work of art has arrived in Prince Edward Ialand. The publishers confidently an- nounced that they would place before the public something very much superior to anything of its kind yet prodeced in Canida. They have kept their promise; and subscribers for the work have good reason to be pleased. As it is now being delivered, it is a much finer work than was by many considered possible in this country. It has attracted much atten- tion in the other Provinces of the Do- minion ; and its artistic merits have se-

Now the con-| and complimentary address. fying to me to have the honor of carrying with

these ill-planned | he performed the duties of his very ree: ponsible office. pressed it, he had lived so Jong amongst us that he considered Charlottetown his home. |

As he himself happily ex-

To the Hon, T. Heath Haviland, Lt - Governor, Peter Melntyre, Bishop of Charlottetown, Kdward Palmer, Chief Justice, and cthers,

Gentirmen,—! thank you fer your kind It is very grati-

me to my distant home this Handsome testi- monial of your kind regard for myself and family. Having resided so long in your midst and having formed such a strong” attachment for your beautiful Island, and its kind and hospitable people, it is indeed difficult for. me to lind words to express the deep that myself and family feel in parting fedex. But Le assured that wherever we may go, we shall never forget the unifom Kindness

ng our residence in Charlottetown, r You allude te the changes in the history of your Province, since my arrival here as Consul, At that time you appeared to beja prosperous people. Since then, here, as imother portions |

disaster intervened, but they are now idly passing away, amd your fertile Island, with its healthy climate, rich soil, industrious and in- telligent population, will, no doubt, in the near future, become one of the most desirable places to live in in America,

Mrs. Dann and family join me in heartfelt thanks for your very kind address, and for the many tekens of friendship received at your hands during our stay among you.

With best wishes for your happiness-and prosperity, I have the honor to be, :

Yours sincerely, D M. Duxy.

The following are the mames of the sig- natures to the Address presented to Col. Dunn, and which we published Saturday evening : ;

T. Heath Haviland, Lieut™Govertior; Péter Meclutyre, Bishop of Charlojtetown; Edward

Joseph Hensley, Judge Supren.e Court; Henry Longworth, . Sheriff; Frederick, De St. .C. Brecken, M. P.; L. H. Davie, M- P.s W.W. Sullivan, Attorney General; D. Ferguson, Provincial Secretary and Treasurer; William Campbell, Commissioner of Public Works; Neil McLeod, M. E. C.; David R. M. Hooper, Mayor; 4& R. FitzGerald. Q. C., Recorder;

cured for it the warmest commendation of the best judges of art in the United States—a country at the present time unequaled in the production of works of the same kind. Many of our readers are familiar with Picturesque Europe and Picturesque America. In technical

Canada is not a whit behind either of these splendid publications.

Few persons have any idea of the euormous expense involved in the pro- duction of these artistic works. The variety in the different kinds of drawing and engraving is very great, and the price varies in proportion —a single illus- tration costing in many instances as much as $200.

Ail must admit that the scenes chosen are of aspecially Canadian character, The most picturesque and interesting localities have beeu carefully sought out : and the pictures are representative of the different sections of the country wheuce they aredrawn. Altogether, the illustrations show very clearly that our wealth in picturesque things is as great as that of almost any country io the world, Our cities, mountains, great rivers, lakes and waterfalls, are all rendered faithfully and with spirit ; and we need not point out to readers of Tue ExAMINER that as a rule the illustra- tions have that artistic character with- out which picturesare no more than mere topographical works, quite devoid of any of the distinctive spirit surrounding the re- spective scenes.

The excellence of the engraving, is obvious. The printing, too, is thoroughly good. The blocks are overlaid and printed with the same skill as they are in the best printing establishments of the United States; and in this work the Americans are admitted to be the most

qualities and general effect Picturesque|?

Thomas W. Dodd, M. L. C.; A. B. MeKenzie, M. L. C.; Henry Beer, M. P. Piz Donald Farquharson, M. P. P.; Donald C. Martin, M. P. P.; Patrick Blake, M. P. asgeGeorge Alley, Judge, Queen’s County Cout oD, *M. Reddin, Judge, King’s Counfy Court; Herbert Read, D. D., Arendeacon; Dy Fi Gerald, D. D.; K. Madennan, M. / M. McLeod, Q. C.; Charles. Palmer, Q. ©. Longworth, Q. C.; Edward J. Hodgson, Q. C.; James Currie, Collector of Customs ; Joseph P: pe, Pomiuion Auditor ; D Hodgson, Clerk of the Grown, A. A. MeDeonald, Post- master; F. W. Hyndman, Vice-Consul, U.S. A.; Theophilus DesBrisay, J. P,; Archibald Ken-., nedy, J. P.; George R. Beer, J. P.: W. H. Firdley, J. P.; John Ings, J. P.; James Warburton, J P.; Daniel Davies, J. P.; George Davies, J.P.; L. UO. Owen, J.P.; George Peake, J. P.; Owen Connolly, J.P.; Thos. Handrahan, J.F; Richard Sloggett, J.P; Thomas Morris, C. C.; Alexander Horne, ©. Cg W.H. Hobkirk, M. R. C. S8., England; F. L, Haszard; Freder- ick Peters; A; B. Warburton ; John Ball, C. L. C.; Archibald McNeill, C.H. A.; R. F. DeBlois. Provincial Auditor ; J. W. Morrison, Secretary Public Works; Artemas Lord. John ¥. Robertson; John Maceachern; A. L. Brown ; W. H, Aitken; W.A. Weeks; C. Ek. Robertson ; B. Balderston ; W. L. Cotton; William C, DesBrisay.

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Our Advertisers.

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Artemas Lord, Agent Marine and Fish- eries, calls for tenders for the conveyance of coal from the Acadia Wharf, Pictou, to Georgetown.

John McPhee & Co., Queen Street, announce that during this month, they will give special bargains in every department. See advertisement.

Fenton T. Newbery is daily expecting per schr. ‘‘ Annie Simpson” 300 tons Anthracite coal, Chestnut and Egg sizes, which will be sold low while landipy.

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Anthracite Coal.

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expert of any nation. The style of the letter press is graphic, and the story told —the story of the men and woman, some of the great and good men and women, who founded the country—their struggles and trials and triamphs—is one of yery great interest. Canadians ought to feel pleased that their country is being so well portrayed to the world. Had the work been ill-done, it would not have been seen outside the country. As it is, it will certainly have a large circulation on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Sir Albert Smith. {

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Sir Albert Smith died on Saturday

night. He was born on the 12th March. 1822. Early in life he was called to the

Bar, and was unusually successful as a pleader. He was an ardent Liberal, and in company with the present Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada aud Sir Leonard Tilley, was a member of the first Liberal Administration ever formed in Canada. He was a member of the Executive Government from 1856 te 1863, and Attorney-General of New Brunswick from 1862 to 1863. He

was the leading opponent of Con- federation in New Brunswick. But

when in spite of his efforts, the Union was consummated, he cheerfully ac- quiesced, and in 1873 entered the Mc- Kenzie Goverument and became Minister of Mxriue and Fisheries. Io this capacity he represented Canada before the Halifax Fishery Commisson; and received the honor of Knighthood on the 28th May, 1878, He never suffered defeat at the polls but once—on the 20th May last.

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Tne Canadian Portrait Gallery is fom sale, and only $10.00, worth $20.00. Also Pictur-

ome Canala, 11 Seasides bound, for $1.00, at Nelmes, Standard Booksture. jume2y Gi,

O ARRIVE in a few days, per Schocner ‘‘Annie Simpson,” now loading at New York,

800 TONS CHESTNUT AND EGG SIZES (BEST QUALITY.) For sale low while landing.

FENTON T. NEWBERY, July 3—5 wkly], pat 5i, her 2i, n eva Qi, Coal for Dominion Steamer Northern Light.

Acency or Drpr. Marrye & FISHERtEs, CHARLOTTETOWN, P. E, Istanp, 26th June, 1883.

EALED TENDERS will be received ai

this Agency up to 10th July, at 12 o’clock, noon, from persons willing to con- tract for carrying about three (300) hundred tons of Round Coal from the Acadia Mines Wharf or loating grounds at Pictou,to George- town, P. E.cIslend. The total quantity to be delivered on or before 15th Aug,, 1883.

The coal to be delivered at Qnueen’s Wharf, Georg-town. into Carts, and the freight cal- culated on Mines weight,

A csrtified Bank Cheque, or cash,of the value of seventy-five dollars ($75), will be required ty be enclosed with each tender, which amount will te forfeited should the party whose Tender is acgepted decline or neglect to complete contract.

All deposits will be returned to parties whose Tentlers are not accepted.

The Department does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender,

To good and sufticient securities will be required for the Cue fulfilment ofthe con- tract

All Tenders must be endorsed on outside of envelope, ‘Coal for Dominion Steamer Northern Light,” and addressed to

ARTEMAS LORD, Agent Minister Marine and Fisheries. Liy? eod, wkly, pres, her,

-DVERTISE in THE DAILY EXAMI. NER. Rates moierate. :

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respect with which we have been treated dur

of the Dominion, dark clouds. of comfnercial },-

Palmer, Chief Justice; David Laird, P. C.;'

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£82.

JOHN WIACPHEE & CO.

! Will, during this month, give &pecial bargains in

New Black and Colored Cashmeres, Beige Cloths, Satins, Cashmere Serge, Velveteens, Laced

ever.

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July, 3, 1883 2%

&¢., at the lowes} prices.

| Tickings, Cotton Warps &c., at prices specially low. |

THING, in Meo’s and Boga Coste, Pauts and Vests, cheaper than | Job lot of Menve

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Curtains, &c.,; &e. v.90 Spanish Laces, Gloves, Ribbons, Scarfs, Hoisery, Feathers, Flowers, Parasuls, Umbrellas, Job lot Parasols at balf price.

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0:0—— pkins, Damasks, Grey, Whit2, Printed and Plush Cottons, Cretonnes, —(0°—

its at cost.

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' * 4 r : | . » - weeds, Warsteds, Broadgloths, White and Colored Shirts, Collars, Ties,

. AAs Rew Underclotéitipg, &e. —o10 -- . Jeb lot of Fancy Shirts at.50 cents; Straw Goods at cost; Remants at hali price. Kare |

Bargains.in every Department, tf. . |

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JOUN McPHEE & CO.

Rorerar Ore’s O1p STAND.

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ONDON HOUSE. EW- SUMMER GOODS,

— eee : New Biack Cashmeres, | , New Colored Cashmeres, New Black French Merinoes, = New Colored Freitth Merinoes, BF New Plush Velvetecns,

New Satin Parasois,

Rew Silk Sunshades,

New Silk Jersey Gloves,

‘New, Tariatan Fvillings, ies ~ ., New White Cottons, ; | New Brown Holianis.

”--'< "Aso DAVIES & CO.

Ch'town, dune 22,°1883. ..,

all the little ones !

suited.

Fine Goods.

Boots, Shoes, Slippers.

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XYENTS’ BOOTS, Ladies’ Boots, Boy.’ Bots, Girls’ Boots, and Boots for

Has now on hand a large assortment of Boots #1i@ Shoes.

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All can now be

Particular attention is directed to my large Stock of Ladies’ and Gents

Call in the morning ; call in the afternoon ; call at night; at the SIGN OF THE ELEPHANT, Grafion street, North Side Queen Square.

N. B.—No trouble to shew Goods.

Ch’town, June 21, 1$83.—iu th sa lm wkly

best value to be had in the city.

suits and ladies’ mantles. prices than ever,

he beaten. Also

warranted extra quality, sold low.

250 Half-Chests Fine Congou Tea,

Wholesale and Retail.

Ch’town, May 10, 1883.—wkly pat pres ne

SPRING & SUMMER GOODS.

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J. B. MACDONALD

S row showing a magnificent stock of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Millinery and Clothing, bought in the English, American and Canadian markets,on the very best terms, Tam ina sition to give my customers and all who favor me with their patronage the very

Special attention is directed to the splendid range of Worsted Cloths for gentlem: n’s Keady-made Clothing Department is well stocked, and at cheaper | ——

CUSTOM TAITLORING.

Suits made to order in the latest style and good fits guaranteed and at prices that canno

J. B, MACDONALD.

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A SUMMER

elsewhere.

Ch'town, June 1, 1852,—wkly

British W

To the Wholesale and Retail Trade.

W.&A, BROWN & CO.

AVE now opened the completion of their large stock of SPRING AND

DRY GOODS.

They are offering spesinl inducements to cash buyers.

It will be to your adyaniage to inspect their stock before purchasing

arehouse,

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EED MEAL,

Flour, Molasses, wc.,

BY AUCTION, At

SUBSCRIBER'S SALESROOM,

Wednesday, 4th July,

AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK, 100 bays Coarse Ground MEAL, 100 brls. Superior Extra FLOUR, 5O ““ ‘. Kent ” “ee 3 bhds. SUGAR

Will also offer at the same tim~: 50 puns. CHOICE MOLASSES, in lots to suit purchasers. ° FENTON T. NEWBERY. “Tite 80: — 91 ,

FEO \ARRIV?. -x bie “Capeda.” on of

about the 10.u Jury wer., “

226 tons (hestnat, 75 “Egg Anthre cite Coal, Orders can be* left at CAPT. J. HTEHES,

Water Street, Ch’town, June 30,—pat tl arrival. her pres Vi

JUST LANDED

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FOR SALE LOW FOR PROMPT PAYMENT :

CUASKS PAINT OIL, CASKS OLIVE OIL, CASKS MACHINE OIL, CASKS ENGINE OM, CASKS WOOL OIL,

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A full supply of ““LONDON PURPLE, Wholesale and Retail.

D. GORDON, Georgetown, June 29, 1883.—5w, wkly

WANTED.

ANTS AND VEST MAKERS, strictly first-class—none others. Addrees,

June 29, — 4

TO. COMMTTERS OF TEAS AND FIC-NiGS. THE CITY STEAM BAKERY, biscuits and Cakes,

(our own manufacture), CEUNRFECTIONERY, in great varicty. SYRUPS, NUTS. &c.

All of the above very cheap.

J. QUIRK. Ch’town, June 16.—1m eod

Merchants Bank of Halifay,

N TUESDAY, 2rd July, 183, an Agency of this Bank will be opened at George- town, P E Island.

D. H. DUNCAN, Cashier, June 28, :853,—dy tf :

—UBSCRIBE for the WEEKLY EXAMI- , +.) NER, the Cheapest ard Pest N- weapaper | published on P. BR. Island. Only $1 per year,

WANTS, LOST, FOUND. &e. J] OST between the steamboat wharf and

4 Hayden’s corner, Water Street, a bundle of papers, tied up in a red handkerchief, The tinder will please leave the same at the EXaMINeR OFrice.

ODA FOUNTAIN—One in Good Crider. Apply to Henry Coombe, Agent, Upper Great George Street. [jy 2 3i

44OR SALE-An American Seine Boat, 25 feet keel, in good order. Apply to C. C. CaRLron, [june 29

Vy ANTED.—An active boy to attend horse and cow. (ne from the country preferred. Apply at this office,

{june 29 tf

POR SALE—A Grand Square Piano, pearly new, will be soldat a bargain, Apply at Exsminer Orvice, [june?8

EATH TO POTATO BUGS. — Poeris Green and London Purple. wholesale

and retail, at Dodd’s Medical Hall. jjane25 2wwkly li pat 2w wkly 1)

W ANTED A Cook and Nurse. Apply at Tuk EXAMINER OFFICE.

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"g°O LET—Farnished Rooms with use of Kitchen and Kitchen Utensils, suitable

forasmal! family. Apply at this office. [may 21

‘g°O LE?—{with immediate possessicn) that

handsome and commodious residence in the northern suburbs of the city, on St. Peter's Road, lately occupied by L. B. Archibald,

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W. & A. BROWN & CO.

Feq. Enquire of Loyuworrn & Haszarp. {may 16, 1883 Sis LET-—One-half of that three atory Brick House, on Upper Queen Street,

voytaining nine rocms, Possexsfun at ovce. ply to Auxxavuren HuKxe. funy?

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