THE DALY ‘EXAMINER, oO natn

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DAILY EXAMINER.

MAY 15, 1890.

Donald Montgomery

Tuts this Province, has sufiered Department of Education.

the death of the Chief

community, another lamentable loss from the We announce,

to-day of the De-

partinent.

Mr. Montgomery had net been in perfect health for affection of the heart was developed at the time that

yaccinated in fall of 1886. careful and skilful treatment some extent, and was enabled to

several years. An he was the L nder

covered to

he re-

perform the various and onerous duties of

his important office until about two

Then he was laid upon a His re-

Ww eeks ago.

f pain, sickness, and distress.

lease came at seven o'clock last even.ng.

So passed away, in the prime of his man- rifted son of the soil of

hood, ag Prince Edward Island. His father was Mr. Mal- colm Montgomery. of Valleyfield, who emi- grated to this Island in 1840, and went to since, at the ripe age years. His mother still of eighty years. Their four |

his rest not long of eight y-one

lives, at the age family consisted of five daughters and sons, of the latter of whom the superinten- youngest and the first to be called from hence. He was born in the year 1848. Consequently he had but just com- pleted his forty second year.

With such educational advantages as the

dent was the

son of an intelligent farmer could com- mand, Mr. Montgomery qualified himself for the took charge of his first school at the early age of After teaching for some excellent abilities, he Under

profession of teacher, and eighteen years. time and displaying attended Prince of Wales Cullege. Professor Anderson, he dis- Then he

the tuition of tinguished himself as a student. took charge of the school at Harrington, ch he was soon after promoted to the Normal School of the he soon dis-

from whi be master of Province. In this position played superior ability as a teacher of teachers, and here, too, his eminent powers of administration were first made ap- parent. —

On the accession to power of the Davies Montgomery was dis-

office in the Normal

Government, Mr. charged from his School. He then went to Montreal and took a course in the law school connected with McGill College. When Mr. Welsh resigned his seat in the House of Assembly, Mr. Montgomery was requested by the people of Belfast—who warmly sympathized contest the district. request, and was, En- tering the Legislature in the winter of 1879, he soon took high rank as a debater and a judgment

him — to He acceeded to the forthwith, elected by a large majority.

with

politician whose was worthy of respect. After the dissolution of 1879, he ofiered for the position of repre- sentative of Belfast, in conjunction with the Hon. James Nicholson, and was again triumphantly elected. While in the Legis- lature he seldom made a speech. Jde was, remarkably quiet, retiring and self-contained. But when he address- ed the House he invariably did so with the

f the most capable judges, one of

by nature,

power. He was, undoubtedly, in opinion © the best parliamentary speakers who ever entered the House of Assembly of Prince Edward Island. Clear, judi-

cious and persuasive, not given to strong

moderate, language or exaggerated statements, he was a tower of strength to his party during the short periodin which he engaged in politics. It has been regretted by his friends that he was persuaded to retire from the political field ; for in that field— whether in the Legislature of the Province or in the Parliament of Canada—he would certainly have taken high rank, ance, had his life been spared, rendered excellent service tu the country.

But the educational affairs of the Prov- ince required careful and judicious manage- ment, Mr. Montgomery was, by Hon. Mr. Sullivan and his associates, chosen Super- intendent of Education in the autumn of 1879. The wisdom of this choice was al- most immediately apparent. Disputes and bickerings between teachers and trustees and people, prevalent throughout the Province, were speedily settled, the num- ber of school districts was increased, the condition of schools was improved. Mr. careful enquiry, wise forethought, prudent measures, and ready tact were equal to every emergency and suflicient forevery requirement. Our edu- cational ;aachine has, under his direction, worked smoothly and successfully for near- ly eleven years. Iu respect to education, the question now is, who will take the vacant chair ?

Mouatgomery’s

And the belief of many per- sons is expressed in the words of his favor- ite author, —

“I shall not look upon his like again.” The T is one of the Montgomery’s care and

great

eachers’ Association products of Mr. tact He took

provement of

interest in the im- school buildings and grounds, encouraging the planting of trees and the

can l+sere cultivativu of flowers. He was for several

years graling master of the city schools.

He conducted the examinations of candi- dates for the Civil Service. He was the

leading svirit of our Natural History So- ciety. He was the most prominent member of tha Shakespeare Club.

He was the teacher of the Ladies’ Bible

-

bed | j

} | Class in connection ait St. James’ Church.

in short he was, within and without the

| ofticial sphere, active in every }and work.

| It is said that he entertained ¢ the Divinity of our to be

ever

loubts at ; one

Lord.

assured that

time concerning It will please his

doubts if

friends they

since removed,

these

'really existed—were long

| Mr. Montgomery has gone to the rest of a sincere, though unostentatious, Christian man.

He has left behind him a young widow,

an aged mother, three brothers and five sisters to whom the hearts of a large circle

One of his dearest friends was the late | Mr. A. LePage. | that a two rare spirits, so closely united

F in life, were not widely separated in death.

| of friends go out in sympathy.

It it worthy of remark

lA Em

Notes and Comments.

In the Patriot of yesterday there ap- peared an article from the Boston Herald of the 12th inst., respecting the manage- ment of an institution in Paris known as “The Credit Foncier.” This, we are in- formed, is not the Company known as ‘*The Credit Foacier Franco-Canadien,” doing business in this Province, nor has it any connection with it. We make this explan- ation in order that parties reading the ar- ticle in question may not be misled by the | similarity in the names of the respective | companies.

| -—-The sad

inexplicable ending of Captain Murchison is one of those events which set men thinking. Captain Murchi- sun was as sober and sensible a man as _ this | Province has produced. He was in good circumstances—in fact a comparatively wealihy man. He occupied a good position and possessed many friends. He was one of the last to be suspected of insanity. While deeply sympathizing with his stricken wife and grieving relatives we cannot re- rain from pvinting out the moral—appli- cable to every man and woman.

—Referring tosome of the just com- plaints about the increased cost of living, the Halifax Herald says with truth: Every Canadian can eat fruit, and wheaten bread, and beefsteak, and live cheap also. Decent grades of fivur are not increased ore

cent by the tariff, and the tariff is not a tax so far as bread is concerned. We have fruits in abundance in their season, which

are not increased in price one cent by the tariff. Beef is, no doubt, increased in price, but thisis all the better for Nova Scotia farmers who raise beef for the mar- ket. The city people should not begrudge the farmer the help it affords him. They should not grumble that they have to pay a little more for beef in order that the Nova Scotia farmer may not be shut out of hisown market by meat from Chicago. Give the farmer a chance. He will re- spond by raising more beef and thus put- ting anend to the need of importation. It is for this purpose, and not for revenue, not as a tax, that the duty is imposed.

Horse Notes.

The people of King’s County are con- siderably behind those of Prince and Queen’s in the matter of horse- breeding. The farmers have heretofore been urable to procure the services cf superior stallions without going to Charlottetown; but we are glad to hear this can no longer be said, as they have in King’s County this season some of the finest trotting and draft stal- lions to be found on the Island. In the draft line may be mentioned the shire horse ‘‘Hepburn Clyde,” owned by Messrs. McMillan & Annear, as well as ‘* General Burnett,” owned by Messrs. Clow & Poole, Both of those horses are fully up to the standard of prime draft stock.

In the trotting line they have the well- known trotting stallion ‘* Robbie Lee,” sired by *‘ All Right,” 5817, and owned by Mr. George Dockendorff, of this place. ** Robbie Lee” is full brother to ‘** Black Pilot,” 2.30}, is a handsome and fleet trotter, and shall, no doubt, prove a strong factur in improving the trotting stock of King’s.

Another great boon to the horsemen of King’s is represented by the young trotting stallion ‘* Alldorff,” owned by Messrs, Nicholson & Burdette, of Dundass. He is also sired by the old hero, ‘All Right,” 5817, having for his dam the celebrated prize winner, ‘Fair Maid.” Alldorff was reared by Mr. Charles Dockendortf, North River, who says he is the finest colt he ever possessed. This is saying a good deal, as he has raised some of the finest in the Provinces. He is one of the most perfect specimens of equine beauty, possesses a pure, open, faultless gait, is of great substance, can trot fast and should prove himself a great progenitor of speed. So you see the people of King’s are no longer behind those of the neighboring counties as regards possessing superior stallions in the draft and trotting line. They have alsc in their section the only ** general utility horse’’ on the Island, in the form of the ‘*Gem,”—the hackney horse recently imported by Messrs. Clow & Poole. We trust the people of King’s will in future avoid breeding to blemished mongrels and give these horses their liberal patronage. By so doing they shali be able te procure their services fora second sea- son, and ere long be able to compete favor- ably with their more horsey neighbors of Prince and Queen’s.

CHARLOTTETOWN.

@<6+@ Pow aS

From $25 to $50 deposit will purchase a very desirable lot for a quiet home, at the Warburton sale, on the 21st.

K. D. ©. Cures Dyspepsia.

Black Diamond Steal} 6p,

’ due here on Sunday,

ve. ACOUN A!

will sailon MONDAY FORE- John’s, Newfoundland, carrying Horses, Cattle and sheep on deck,

THE Ss. 8. the 18th inst., NOON for St.

PEAKE BROS, & CO., Ch’town, May 15, 18%), Agents, J . Sith nied —a

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BIRTH. At Swan Lake, Manitoba, on the 6th the wife of Edward W. Carey, Esq , ofa daughter.

inst.

DIED.

At his residence, Prince Street, last ing, May 4th, Donald Montgomery, Superintendent of Edueation, in the 45th year of his age

{funers! will leave for Valleyfield by way of Southport Ferry to-morrow (Friday) at a buarter to ten a. m. |

ON A LO NT CCL REET 5 is8

On Account of the Weather.

day, part of the McGill Property, is hereby post poned until MONDAY NEXT, the J9th day of May, at 11 o’clock. Sale to take place on the premises, Spring Park Road, R. BEAIRSTO,

‘mayli 5 Auctioneer.

ASSIGNEES’ SALE. House and lata on Ale Street,

rEXHERE will be sold by Public Auction, in i front of the premises, on TUESDAY, the Third day of June next, atthe hour of 12 o'clock, noon :—

All that tract of land, part of Common Lot Number Twenty-four, in Charlottetown Com- moe, being Plot Number Four, on the north side of Alley Street, and bounded on the west by lands of one Furze, on the east by land of J. H. Gates, Esq , and on the north by the old Protestant Burial Ground, There is a

Two Tenement House on the lot, the some being now occupied by G W. and J. A Ritchie. The property is to be sold su! je et to

an encumbrance of $600 in favor of Charles Palmer, Esq.

For particulars of title, etc., apply at office of F. W. L. Moore, Solicitor.

Dated 15th May, 1890.

WEEKS & BEER, Assignees Estate of Ritchie Bros, & Co. may 15—dy tl sle

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ALBUMS ALBUMS ALBUMS |

——<>—— AN IMMENSE STOCK OF

PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS,

At Half Price, NEW AND HANDSOME.

CALL AT THE

DIAMOND <> BOOKSTORE

AID GET ON.

THEO. L. CHAPPELLE, May 13, 1890—3ieod wy li

Furniture at Auction,

I AM instructed by the Rev. J. V. Jost to sell by Auction, at his residence on Eus- ton Street,

On Wednesday, 21st Instant, AT 2 O'CLOCK,

Ch’town,

His Household Effects, consisting in part of Dining Room and Kitchen Furniture, Bed reom and Parlor Sets,

——— ALSO

1 Bell Cabinet Organ, nearly new; 1 Sewing Machine (Singer), in good order; 1 Mahogany Sideboard, 1 Whatnot, ! Book Case, Hail Stand, ete.

GEO. M. HARRIS.

Auctioneer,

may4— pat

Furness Line of Steamers HALIFAX TO LONDON,

Date of Sailings for Abiva Line,

S. S. ULUNDA will sail from Halifax

for London on or about.......... May 25 S. 8S. DAMARA Se ah os June 10 8S. 8. ULUNDA 9: can nee July 7 8.8. DAMARA i: eltelecomnel July 25 S$. 8S. ULUNDA “. ou ai veapess Aug. 20 S$. S. DAMARA >: ondea ered Sept. 8

In addition to the above, we will have sail- ings once every month via ‘Boston.

Through Bills of Lading granted trom Char- lottetown and all points and to, any port re- quired,

Canned Lobsters carried at low rates. In- surance low.

S. 8S. ULUNDA and DAMARA superior accommodation for passengers,

Saloon amidship. Staterooms large and airy.

Saloon Fares $45.00 and $50.00, according

have

to location of Stateroom. Ten per cent. re- duction on return tickets

For any further information apply to

required

W, W. CLARKE,

mayl3-—pat tf Agent,

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! evenh-

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te ‘IBLE and handsome Building and | Pasture Lots advertised for sale this

-THURSD. AY, M. AY

a

WILE NERY Great Variety of Novelties

Nor BPTAINABLE ELSEWHERE.

Fashionable Dress Goods and Mantles.

BEER BROS.

eter

aoe Books

4) TAYLOR & GILLE = SPIE.

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UR STOCK OF BLANK BOOK PAPERS IS NOW COMPLETE. Come in and

see them, and get prices for Ledgers, Day Books, Cash Books, Journals, Letter Copying Books, Invcice Books, Wallets, Pocket Books, etc., etc. e e We Challenge Competition! Careful attention given to the BINDING of Works of Art, Magazines,

Periodicals, Music, lustrated Papers, Oid Books, ete., any style or price. Also, we clean Old Pictures, Steel Engravings, Wood Cuts, etc., from any stain, and make to look as good as new.

TAYLOR & GILLESPIE, NORTH SIDE QUEEN SQUARE.

A Att A BL a A ED Ol A A le a Ae At

Ch’town, May 6, 1890.

pr ei — <A OR CD ET RO NE MTT 8S

HOSIERY, GLOVES, COLLARS SHIRTS, TIES. New Styles and oe Prices.

HARRIS & STEWART.

Ch’town, May 3, 1890.

BANERUPT

FURNITURE

Lower than Auction Prices.

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An Immense Lot of Bankrupt Furniture for sale at Dazzling ODis- counts. Must be sold at Z ety 4 App

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OLLCE.

South Side Queen Square,

Jan. 29. 1890. OPPOSITHK THE POST OFFICE.

A BO Barvain Hunters

Charlottetown,

AT. THE-—— STAR TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT. snl We offer for the balance of February, a SPECIAL LOT OF STAPLE

TWEEDS ait Cost, over the counter or made up as you wish.

Genuine Goods ! Genuine Bargains enul x gs!

Call and be convinced, as we mean what we say.

McLEOD & McKENZIE. Cuarlottstown, Feb, 17, 1800,

1 Novel

~ JAS. PATON & (0,

| ghee THE PEOPLE OF Car. LOTTETOWN and Surrounding Dis. tricts to walk through their Store and inspect the Latest Novelties and Newest Fashions for the Summer. Every reer | full of Novelties and Bargains, The Latest Novelties in Mantiles, Jacke Millinery, Black Silks, Dress Fabrics, Rib. bons, Laces, Gloves, etc. ; also, Special Bargains in Carpets, Curtains, Window Blinds, Curtain Poles, ete.

JAMES PATON & (0,

PRINT DEPARTMENT. —A_ grand selection in the latest styles of English Prints. Zephyrs, Sateens, Muslins, ete,

LADIES’ UNDERCLOTHING.—REnor. mous purchase of fine Underelothing— Chemises, Night Dresses, Knickers, ete.

SAMKS PATON & CO

DRESS DEPARTMENT.—London pur- chases are now to hand, and «a magnificent lot they are. Immense purchases of double width Black All-Wool Nun’s Veiling, 42 inches wide, for 27 cents per yard; also, a big lot of single width All-Wool Beloes only 13 cents per yard.

ROBES! ROBES !—We cannot help feeling just a little conceited about our col- lection of Robes. Our buyer has spared no pains to procure everything stylish, and the result is immensely gratifying. Borders, Vigoreux Beiges, Embroidered, etc.

CARPETS.—We are now showing the full range of new season’s Carpets, in Wil- tons, Velvets, Brussels, Tapestry, Scotch and Hemps. We have the largest variety, the best designs, and lowest prices. Before buying a Carpet, come and see our stock. We don’t press anyone to buy. Come and compare with what you see in other stores.

CLOTHING,.—A Prices as low

MEN AND BOYS’ big stock to select from. as any in town.

PATON &CO’S. MOURNING GOO DS —This is one of our best Departments. Our buyer takes special care in selecting the must suitable goods for Mourning Dresses. We are offering gvod bargains in Black Silk Warp Henricttas.

WATERPROOF CRAPE.—This Crape is made wholly of Suk, and may be exposed to rain, and after drying gradually does

not spot.

For all kinds of Dry Goods,

--TRY—

JAMES PATON 00,

Marke’; Square.

Ch’town, April 23, 1290,

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J, t, “COLLINS I, Dy Physician and Surgeon,

HAS OPENED AN OFFICE IN

Miitoa House, Kent Street, Ch’town, why 4!