Tue Dairy EXAMINER

DECEMBER 9, 1882

Early Closing SEVERAL commuvpications, favouring the early closing of all our stores, have | been received at this office; and the ex- ample of Messrs. Perkins & Sterns, and W. & A. Brown & Co., bas been referred to as worthy of imitation.

It is, indeed, a pity that all the busi- ness of the town is not done in the day- time. If it were, our long winter evenings might be devoted, much more than they are, to the pleasures and re- finements of literature, music and social intercourse.

Besides this, our young men who are inclined to be “ fast” would be deprived of the ready excuse that they now have in the evenings, to ** go down town to see

a man ;” and, instead of spending their leisure time in billiard rooms and illegal rum-shops, might be constrained to take healihful, wealthful, and innocent evjoy- | ment with. their sisters, cousins, ard sweethearts.

There can be no donbt either that, if the proposed change were adopted, busi- | ness men themselves would profit very | largely, in wealth, in health, aud ease of | mind. The largest proportion of them | keep at it altogether too unaremittingly. They have so much evergy that they | don’t take sufficient time to think. This | is undoubtedly one of the chief causes of | their failures. If they enjoyed their evenings at home aod quietly meditated | over their circumstances, itis not at all

probable that they would rush into | speculations outside their legitimate sphere, and beyoud what either the|

capital they possess or the small limits) of the Provinee, which is their field for business will justify ; and so, instead of | winning a sure competence and a easy | and happy old age, bring upon them-| selves and their families trouble and | ruin, or perhaps go down into an early grave.

The manu who spends all his time straining to be rich is off the right track. He may, by chance, gain his object; but he will certainly fail far short of the standard of true living.

It is to be feared that—

“The world is too much with us; late and soon,

Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers,

Little we see in nature that is ours We have given our hearts away a sordid boon!

And the ruin and trouble resulting from the smash up of the Bank of P. E. Island, with the damage done to our trade by persous who took dishonest ad- vantage of the eagerness of those con- nected with it to get large dividends, are our rewards in this one most notable, instance.

This “ early closing” question is well worthy of serious consideration. Of course, a large proportion of our citizens who are at work in the day find it con- vevient to do their shopping in the even- ing. But we think there are com- paratively few who could not, without much trouble, do it at some leisure interval in the day.

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A Department of Agriculture.

Tue farmers of Great Britain propose that there shall be in the Government, a Department of Agriculture. -

The desirability of the thing has, ac- cording to the Live Stock Journal, long since been demorstrated, and they have now got to the point of considering how it is to be done. This phase of the matter has been engaging the attention of the Central Chamber of Agriculture, which has recorded the unanimous opin- ion that ‘the special interests of agricul- ture demand a distinct Department of the State, in which should be concentrated all the various matters relating to agri- cultural affairs.’ There was a strong minority of the Chamber io favor of recommending the Government to entrust the Department to a Minister of the Crown unconnected with any other branch of the public service. The majority, however, thought it better not to go further than to urge that there should be a separate Department, leaving uatouched the question whether or not there should be a separate Minister. We confess we think the mivority right —as minorities very often are. Mr. Gladstone had invited practical sugges- tions from the Chamber, which could not therefore, have been going beyond its province in announcing itself to be in favor of appointing a Minister to give his undivided attention to affairs agricul- tural.

By the way, it seems to us that in this Province, the interests of which are are nearly all Agricultural, a Depart- ment of Agriculture in the Provincial Government would be eminently proper. Indeed the wonder is that, as in Ontario, we have not long siuce bad a Commis- siouer of Agriculture, whose business it would be to make the promotion of good

farming his special concern. When the selfishness and prejudice and ignorance which prevent a reduction and readjust- meut of our Legislature and Government shall have been overcome, we may hope that a Department of Agriculture will be established.

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—-The best way to remove “ A Voters” grievauce Is to do away with the cause.

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The French Premier has informed Lord Granville that France declines the presi- dency of the public debt commission pro- posed to be established in Egypt, and in- — the maintenance of the joint con-

| ments by the support which she receives

| with Cuba.

Commercial Negotiations with orbit, and made the first step towards the

discovery of the Planetary motions.

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Mrance. The doctor referred to the fact that

i Toront Stonehenge besides being a place for

A Corresponpent of the Toronto Druidical Worship, was also, evidently, an

Mail remarks that Mr. Blake, in arguing | that Canada should have the power to cr nelude her own commercial treaties, laid great stress last session upon the in-

conveniences of the present system, which imagination, but altogether the advantages which Canada gains iu all such arrange

his

OV erlooked

existed only in

from the Imperial Goversmevt. Repre- sentations which would be lightly treated if coming from a nation small in popula- tion, however fertile in resources, are re ceived with deference when they are en- dorsed by the mighty empire of which we form a part. Instead of obstacles being thrown in our road, the British Government is always ready to receive and act upon our suggestions, and to}

give every possible assistance to our | representative. Sir Alexander Galt is now receiving the emphatic support of| Lord Kimberley and the Foreigu Office in resuming the negotiations with France which were previously opened by him, | and the most favorable results are hoped | for from ihe present pourparlers. It is| probable that Sir Alexander will soon | visit Madrid in order to re-open the ne- gotiations with the Spanish Government |

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tending to the freer intercourse of Canada |

—A correspondent of the Toronto | Mail reports that ‘‘ with the view of increasiug the immigration to Canada of Germans, who are a most desirable class of settlers, a line of steamers, which | is to be run under the auspices of Mr. | Munderloh, the German consul at Mon- treal, has been promised the assistance of the Dominion Government in the shape | of a subsidy. The Minister of Agricul-| ture, whose energy and ability have con- | duced so largely to the increase of immi- | gration of the proper description, attaches great importance to this new line. The} steamers will probably run from Bremen | to Qnebec and Montreal in summer and | Halitax in winter.

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—In his message to Congress Pre- sident Arthur urges that :

; customs | and that

‘‘Large reductions from the revenue are entirely feasible,” ‘the tariff ought to be so revised that while not abandoning the protective features the revision shall equalize the public burden among all classes and occu- pations,.and bring the tariff into closer

aarmony with the present needs of in- dustry.” This means that the President is in|

favor or having the United States tariff made more like that of Canada.

—It would be more if our correspondents in the mat- ter of the Bank of P. E. Island appended their own names to their letters, especially as the conduct of persons is criticised; but as_ both “Junius” and “Depositor” are creditors of the Bank in very large amounts, and represent to a large extent, the ideas and feelings of the creditors, we insert the letters over the respective pseudonyms.

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Progress of Astronomical Discovery.

satisfactory

The

SUMMARY OF DR. LEEMING'S ADDRESS BEFORE THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION,

Dr. Leemine hoped to have laid before the Association something concerning the the most important Astronomical event of the century, viz, the transit of Venns across the sun’s disc ; but, unfortunately, the weather here on the day of the great event prevented the consummation of that hope, and he would merely endeavor to point out some of the successive steps by which astronomical discoveries were made

The progress of astronomy runs through two distinct eras—the era of the unaided vision of the naked eye, and the era of the telescope. Thales, of Miletus,who flourished about 600, B. C., is recoraed to have been the first who calculated an eclipse, dis- covered the obliquity of the earth, and divided the five zones or climates of the globe. He died 584 B. C., aged 96.

Then there was Anaximander, also of Miletus, who died B. C., 547. He was the first to haszard a guess at the size of the heavenly bodies. He thought the stars were suns, and that the sun was a circle of fire twenty-eight times larger than the earth.

Fo!lowing him came Aristarchus, of Samos, who lived 280 B. C. He discovered that the earth revolved on its axis about the sun. He calculated that the sun was nineteen times turther from the earth than the moon; and made some other estimates which are proven by modern science to have been marvellously correct.

Menton was the next astronomer of whom we have a record. He discovered the cycle which bears his name—the Mentonic cycle of nineteen years, during whitii all the the eclipses and moon changes eccur, and after which they all commence again in the same erder and succession as before. It is this cycle which is made use of at the present day in the calculation of Easter; and the golden number noted in the Cal endar bears that of the,nineteen years cycle.

Next in the order of progress is Erutos thenes, of Cyrene, who had charge of the Alexandrian Library. He calculated the obliquity of the ecliptic, which he reckoned at 23 degs.,51 mins., and 19 secs. He also determined the circumference of the earth with considerable exactitude, by the satne method that is adopted by modern science, and died of voluntary starvation, at the age of 82, B.C., 194.

Posidonias, a friend of Cicero, also made ingenious calculations of the earth’s circum- ference, explained that the tides were due to the influence of the moon, and reckoned the height of the atmosphere to be very | near that of the modern estimate.

astronomical observatory; and referred to an

interesting observation he had himself made there

He spoke of the discoveries of Galileo, and other more modern astronomers, and as he went along, described the methods the early astronomers pursued, as well as the results they obtained

His discourse Was very attentively beard, and at the close he was tendered a hearty vote of thanks.

CORRESPONDENCE,

He do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions or statements of our correspondents.

Bank of P. E. Island.

To the Editor of the Exammer.

Sir,—A short time since the following question was argued before Judge Peters, viz.: In the case of a man who is both shareholder and depositor, shall it be law- ful to set off, against his liability as share- holder, an equivalent amount of his deposit! The Judge decided in favor of the set-off. It appears that Mr. Fitz- Gerald, the lawyer employed by the liquida- tors, is determined to appeal. He has again consulted two St. John lawyers, at our expenee.

By prolonging litigation, he will cbtain two objects, viz.: pecuniary profit to him- self, and a chance (only a chance) to beat his opponents. We must not forget that now, op the very threshold of this business, he has presented bills for himself which amount to $3,000. His first appeal will be to the Court here, consisting of Judges Palmer, Peters, and Hensley. Of these, Judges Palmer and Hensley cannot act. The first, because he is related to Mr. Cun- dall, the nominal plaintiff in the case ; the second, Mr. Hensley, because he is directly interested in the Bank’s affairs. The ap- peal, then, will be a mere farce, Viz : an appeal from Judge Peters below to Judge eters above. [t will, nevertheless, be expensive, for at least three or four lawyers will have to argue from two to four hours at our expense, although they all know tha: Judge Peters will certainly re-affirm his judgment,

Then there will be an appeal to the Supreme Court at Ottawa. Enormous ex- penses will be incurred, and there will be a delay of ayear, perhaps a year and half, in the settlement of the Bank’s affairs. The directors once sent Mr. FitzGerald to Ottawa. He was away abot twenty days, and he charged them $400, which came out of the assets of the Bank. What then will be the cost if he is allowed to have his own way? He will probably have a St. John lawyer to help him, and we have had some experience of this, viz : $250 for eight days. We all know that there are

.,| other enormous fees in these heavy law-

suits. Whether we gain or lose the suit, it has been ruled by Judge Peters that

the Bank must pay the costs—even if the liqudators shoulé win. After all these suits, there will be a gain of only 12 per cent. on the dividend. It appears that a majority at least of the liqudators are inclin- ed to do what is right; but their lawyer is urging them or persuading that they con- not do otherwise than appeal. The liqui- dators must dismiss their present legal ad- viser. If he be allowed to have his way every cent will be swallowed in law ex- penses. There will be nothing left for a dividend. The difficulties are numerous in their business, and unless they be checked their will be appeals in every case. The depositors must agree on a plan. Let us agree to leave the whole business to Judge

Peters. He is one of the ablest and most hvnorable judges in the Dominion. Of course he is not infallible; but who does

not know the uncertainity of legal decision. sy leaving everything to him we can have an early settlement of the Bank affairs, and certainly as just a settlement as can be ob- tained. It isa most extraordinary thing that hitherto the settlement of the Bank affairs has resembled a continuous lawsuit; whatever has been done has been done by a lawyer.

Here is another very extraordinary thing : although the liqudators have been in office for a long time, yet owing to their lawyer's neglect they have not obtained power to collect a single debt in a court of law. What suits have been begun must now be withdrawn. The depositors must move in this matterand put a stop to this law business. One very serious point should not be overlooked. If the liability of the shareholders can only be determined by long and tedious lawsuits, probably by the time the decision shall have been ob- tained, the shareholders will either be out of the way or their property will be out of their hands. For many reasons the lia- bility of the shareholders should be deter- mined and collected with the least possible delay.

JUNTIUs.

Dec. 9th, 1882.

The Bank of P. EB. Island.

T'v the Editor of the Examiner.

Dear Sir,—On reading an article in your [paper of yesterday, headed ‘The Market,” I was much surprised to learn that the firm on Hillsborough Street is doing such an extensive business in pork, lark, ete., ete. It quite eclipses Owen Con- nolly and all other traders in the same line of business. No doubt it will be pleasing to many of your readers who are depositors and nove-holders of the Bank of P. E. Is- land toknow that the firm is in such a flourishing condition. It is to be hoped that one of the members, who managed to get such large advances from the Bank of P. E. Island to prop up the business, will surely be in a position, at the close of the shipping season, to pay the liquidators of the defunct Bank at least a part of his in- debtzdness. It is well known that, up to the present, he has paid nothing.

Deposiror. Ch’town, Dec. 9, 1882.

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Weather Eulletin.

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Probabilities for the next 24 hours for the Maritime Provinces.

Toronto, Dec. 9—10 a. m.

Hy parchus, of Nicea, made great additions ty the svicnte, He detecied the varth’s

Fresh to strong winds, mostly westerly ; fair Weather, luwer temperatura

DECEMBER 9, 1882.

WE ARE OFFERING AT THE

LONDON HOUSE,

BEFORE CHRISTMAS, ihe Following Goods, at Reduced Prices.

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A Lotof White Blankets, at $1.50 and $2.75,

A Lot of Men's Reefiag Jackets, $2.75 and $3.50.

A Lot of Men's Gveresats, $4.09 and $4.59.

A Lot of Men’s Ulsters, $5.50.

A Lot ef Men’s Pants, $2.60, $2.50 and $3.00.

4 Lot of Ladies Cloth Sacques, $1.00, $1.75 and $2.25,

A Lot of Ladies’ Skiris, 50 cents.

A Lotef Cheap Tweeds, 40, 50 and 60 cents up, for Men’s and Boys’ Wear.

A Lot of Winceys, Wool Goods and Dress Goods,

A Lot Men’s Wool Undereli thing, very low.

A Lot of Men's Shirts, job lots,

A Lot of Horse Rugs and Carriage Wraps at very lew prices.

GEO. DAVIES & CO.

A MERRY CHRISTMAS |

EFORE you buy your Christmas and New Year's Presents, see our varied and carefully selected

FOLIDAY GOODS!

—COMPRISING—

PLUSH ODOR CASES, in Fashionable Colors; Satin-Lined DRESSING CASES; Stained-Glass SMELLING BOTTLES, with Gold, Silver and Plated Tops; also in Tortoise She!] Cases; Small Cases and Boxes (containing three) of the latest fashionable ENGLISH and FRENCH PERFUMES AND SOAPS; PUFF 3OXES; TOILET BOTTLES, in great variety of color and design; FLACONS of COLOGNE, LAVENDER and other TOILET WATERS; Handsome Painted, Inlaid and Florence BRUSHES; HAND MIRRORS; Fine Sponges; Sponge Bags, ete, etc. GENTLEWENS LEATHER DRESSING CASES, CASES OF BRUSHES, SHAVING OUTFITS, CIGAR CASES, FLY BOOKS, CARD BOXES, SOAP CASES, LEATHER CASES for Brushes and Comb, and other requisites for travelling, PIPES, Boxes and Bundles of CIGARS and CIGAR- ETTES.

Besides a large Stock of ordinary Druggist’s Fancy Goods and Toilet Requisites,

AT W. R. WATSON’S CITY DRUG STORE,

83 Queen Stregt, Charlottetown, P. E. Island.

Nov. 29, ’82.—m w stf

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GREAT SALE OF BOOTS AND ShOES.

—AT—

J.-C. SPRAGUE & CO’S. Sign of the Red Boot, Queen Street.

Our Fall Stock Consisting of over FIVE THOUSAND PAIRS will be soll at prices to suit the times.

Please give us a call and convice yourself that such is a fact.

J. C. SPRAGUE & CO.

Ch’town, Nov. 21, 1882.—2aw & wkly 6w

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THE HANDSOMEST, CHANGE OF TIME THE CHEAPEST, LEAVING FOR PICTOU.

THE BEST, SLEIGH ROBES!) For Remainder of Season N AND AFTER 2nd day of December

ome A Fone

next, the Steam Navigation Company

BEER & SONS Steamers will ieave Charlottetown for Pictou,

. : on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday

Nov. 22, 1882.—eod mornings at FIVE o'clock.

rr Also, the Georgetown trips will be discon

tinued after this week. By Order,

F, W. HALES Secretary.

‘To be Let.

“y HE two story Dwelling House, fronting

on Grafton Street opposite the Prince of Wales College, and formerly owned by Mre. Watts

Ch’town, Nov. 27, ’82,

CONFECTIONERY.

JUST RECEIVED. $06 Ibs. SUGAR STICKS, 600 }bs. ROYAL AND LORNE MIXTURES 250 lbs. EXTRA STRONG MINTS, 660 lbs. CONVERSATION LOZENGES. hi S0...

EUSTACE HAVILAND. Charlottetown, Novy. 22, 1882.

BARGAINS ! BARGAIVS! Change in Business. SELL ING OFF.

FE HE Subscribers, intending to devote their F time exclusively to the Auction and, Jommission Business, will clear their Stock es

on hand at greatly reduced prices for one Novelties and One Cent Goods,

month, consisting of a good assortment of—

Boys’ and Youths Clothing,

Men’s Clothing, in Suits, Coats, Pants, Vests, Overcoats, Ulsters, Reefing Jackets, Uncerclothing, and a splendid Jot o Men's Shirts.

Felt Hats, Fur Caps, Cluth, Silk, Whitney and Sealcloth Caps.

Tweeds, Trimmings, Scarfs, Collars, Ties etc., etc,

ALL OF THE ABOVE

Will be Sold Cheap.

J. QUIRKE,

PRINCE STREET. Cl’town, Nov. 15, ’82.—1m cod

CIGARS!

—ALSO— Paper Hangings and Blinds.

An early call will secure bargains, asaf 1 clearance must be made within the month.

REEN § Genuing imported Small Queens None genuine without the trade mark, For sale everywhere. APOTHECARIES HALL CO,

Sole Agents for Chmluttetown, P, E, I. Ovt, 23; ’s2.—2m

FP. LePAGE & CO

Uct, 16, 18%—wkly

JOHN MAGEAGHERK,

(Late of Ilalian Warehouse) AGENT FOR

England, London & Lancashire Fire | Tance Company, of England.

City of London Fire Insy of Enyland, —_

HAS REMOvVv® His Office to his New Building

Cor. Queen and King Sts. —Up Stairs,