THE DAILY EXAMINER ‘ ;

tocal and Other Items.

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Been Bros Fashionable Dry Guods.

Miss Resset's « hool for girle will reopen

.gorre* to: mor ae g. BC Postpoued monthly meeting this evening 865° lock. BK Ls Reg ilar meeting ef the Benevolent [ish Societ) this evening at 8 o'clock. aa

picking May-

They are

MarrLow ks : parte of New Brunswick,

fower® 19 Bor. - Fou Dxitt No. 2 Battery, G. A. will gest for drill thie evening at 8 o clock. Jousvatietl Dartmouth, N. 8S, has e pew pape’ Is is called the Atlantic Weekly ce, Puver's CATHEDRAL -Congregationa! meeting in the schoolroom this evening at 8 o'clock eniii Civic —The regular monthly meeting of

the City Council is called for this afternoon at three @ ch xk

- -The boats foreige mail arrived im the

At fun CAPs croesed over

yeaterdsy aud the city about balf-past eleven fastex MusTie Phe adjourned Kaater - ' he congregation of St. Peters Oaureh *i | be held at § o'clock this eveniny.

The meeting of the officers of

Masor lt Vietoris L Age, F&A M, to have been held this evening. '§ P s' poned till Frid ay evening next.

Wo ane Tiey? _On Tuesaday night's C p. RB. there wae & Prince Edward Island ap’ who are on an eloping tour .-M oncton

Trenacript. eile

Waterworks —The citizens of Pictou wi!) goon be given an opportunity to vote all the wey from $60,000 to $100,000 for a water-

works system.

Foor Batr—A specis] moeting of the Junior Abegweits Football team is re quested for this evening at Victoria Park atwever o'clock. A full attendance is

requested.

Giiuiee SovTtuport Frey The stesmer South- began work to-day, and is doing the best ghecan to keep up communication between Charlottetowr av. Southport. Owing to the ies, however, she is not yet able to ply from

wharf to wharf,

Tus evening there will be an Epworth League reunion and business meeting at the house of the President, counmencing st 4 quar- ter to eight. All members and all interested in League work are invited to attend.

Kixperoarten.—Owing to the large number of applicants to assist in the Kindergarten, Miss Macdonald has de- cided to open a training clasa in the after- goons, Terms $10 a quarter, and practise jn the regu'ar work in the morning. Class limited .

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One Drviston S. oy T.—Ths members of Orient Division, with their friends, are requested to attend s social reunion in Me Lood’s Hall on Tuesday evening next, the. 12h inat., at 8 o'clock, A good programme wil be presented.—Joha Ross, Chairman Committee. ee |

Wun so many pictures of no ar istic merit are being bought daily, and when so few pro- ducticns trom the brushes of artiste are hang on our walle, such a little gem as Mre Mac- putt’s spirited water scene—"* A Stiff Breeze should be examived by all lovers of the

jaters’ art, *nd resdily find » purchaser Fre pictare is exhibited in the window of Mr. Watson's Drag Store.

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Stun at Worx —The Halifax Herald says; Radgsr 5. Reade and bis Home Supp'y Associa tion is now doing the Aanspolis Valley. He was in Middleton on Tuesday last, and had succeeded in dnding quite » number of cus- tomers, one cr two clergymen among the num- her, so rumor says. Some people would buy last year's almanac, if slick-tongued agent came around selling ‘hem.

Sim Outvex'’s Portrarr. — The Toronto Globe says that not the least interesting event of the day (on which the new Provicci build.

was op-oed) was the presentation to Sit Oliver Mowat of a magnificent life-size por trait in oil by Harris, to be hung to the hail of the legislature. 1t was meade by s number of the distinguished Premier's friends and sup- porters who recogniz:d this ae a most appro- priate occasion upon which to express their sentiments towards him. The Empire re- marks thet the portratt, which is ‘ife sizs, ts mounted in a very handsome gilt frame. is reoresents the Premier sitting at & table in bis library. The likeness iv extremely good and the pose easy and natural. The portrait was sabscribed for by friends and admirers through. out the province.

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A Rustle in Silks!

No wonder :

The Spring's Novelties are 6» attractive

Tartans —Ocly a few clins remain Laties who wish to secure them will have to call early

Faxcy Pratos.—Very much in vogue. The novelties we are showing are pretty, stylish, and only 63c. « yard.

Barer Prarps —Quiet colorings, very fashionable, 38 inches wide, sure to be ex- tremely popular

Navy axe Warre Sr.xs —Now in great demand. Our first instalment now open

Svaan Scuxs.—A large variety of dainty colorings.

Biack Dress Sirxs'—Bougbt previous to the recent heavy advance ic silks. Our value is therefore the best obteinable. We now show a large steck from $1 to $3 per

yard. Eventvo SILxs, including the fashionabie “QOudine” and *‘* Crystal” effects are

etpected th k. pec this wee BEER BROS.

Disarromruest —We fully expected to Teceive a large It of English goods on Seurday, asthe S S. Milanese asiled from London on March 23cd. Im a few days, however, we hope to give fall particulars as to our great show of Mrotles, Millinery and Dress Goods.

Cureaco.—Should any of our popular Chicago Gloves prove unsatisfactory, Indies may exchange them for another pair within seven days of purchase.

BEER BROS.

Weather Balictin.

Tonowro, April 10.—10 a. m. Light to moderate winds; ine and mild,

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The Cost of Education.

Six,—The cost of education to the Gov- ernment is assuming serious proportions under the present regime. But the cause is not far to seek. In their desperate «ffurts to cling to power they have no hesi- tation in prostituting to their base ends even the superior interests of education. Everything now is viewed through the political microscope. The grant of a district, the ranking of a school as first class, and the permission to employ an additional teacher are determined, not so much by the so'usl necessity, as by the gain which is likely to accrue to the parcy. And regard- leas of the additionsl expense entailed on the country, asa whole, friends must be pleased and opponents won. Relyiog on he selfishness of humanity, they fondly hope that the sectional gain will over- balance avy loss which may arise through general dissatisfaction. During 1891 three now districts were established—

two of them by the present Govern- ment. lo 1892 no leas than ive new districts were opened, four

schou's, at least, advanced to First Class. and additional teachers employed in four thers. The result is that the total amount expended by the Government has increased from $111,154 43 in 1891, to $114,570 15 in 1892—an increase of $3,415.72; this, too, luring » year when there was nm e6xtra- ordinary expenditure as was the case in 1890, owing to the extensive repairs to the Hrince of Wales College. nowever, of the increase of expenditure is the statutory allowance to teachers (over the amount paid as supplement the Govern- avent has practically nv control). Ia 1890 che statutory allowance was $90,756 42: in 1891, $91,279 37; im 1892 it amounred up to the very respsctabile figure of 393.787 97 [nerease between 1890 and 189i, $522.95; between 1891 and 1892, $2508 6). Bat chia alarming increase must not be known by the public, even at the cost of stating *n untruth, What, then, has been done ? A total, larger by $1,86986 than it should be, is introduced, and compared, as the real total for 1891, with that for 1892, making it appear that the increase was only $1,545.86, instead of $3,415.72, as above stated. (I have taken che tutel for 1891 from the Superintend- ent’s own report for that year.)

The most glaring instance of raising schools to first-class rank to please the dis- trict politician, is that of Sourie West. Ila 1891 this school was ungraded, with an snrolment of about ene hundred pupils. Under such circumstances, it was absolutely unpossible fur the teacher to do any ad- vanced work worthy of the name. His time would be wholly occupied in teaching the junior branches. Yet in 1892, immed- iately on the opening of a secoud depart- ment, or very shortly after, it was raised to first-class rank. Everybody knows that it would take at least two or three years for the principal, freed from the work of the lower classes, to advance his pupils to the standard required for a first-class school. This has been the history of such schoois hitherto. But this district boasta a member of the Government as a resident.

The boat tear, |

HOUSE. WIIG

NOW OPENING.

HARRIS & STEWART. New Dress Goods New Dress Goods, New Dress Goods,

HARRIS & STEWART.

English Printed Cottons, Flannelettes, Flannelettes, Ginghams, Shirtings.

HARRIS & STEWART.

Can chis be the explanation of the mush-| Ladies’ Spring Mantles,

room growth of the schoul at Souris West ? [here can be only one vother,—that the head of the department is so woefully deficient in the scholastic Gualifications ea- sential for the position, as to be incapable of making a trustworthy classification of the schools immediately under his super- vision. 1 have no hesitation in saying that the reeult of the mad course pursued by the Government towards the late edu- cation officials will be a gradual lowering of the tone of our Public Schools, both common and wvanced. Teachers, as a rule, will not exert themselves beyond what is required of them by the official inspectors. In connection with the Souris

ticulars of attendance, etc., have been pub- lished by the present Superintendent. It would look as if he were paving the way for this flagrant psrtiality, by a suppression of the facta necessary fur the pubitc to

judge of the case. I notice that the Superintendent has added

this year a most valuable item ot information ; Scholarships for 1892....+-+++.-++- $420.00 - ©6 JOD). ccccceveccce The amount paid for scholarships is fixed by law and cannot vary. Why then should there be a comparison? It would have been next in order to show by means of « tabular state- ment that thie amount has remained invari- able since ‘‘the advent of our Public Schools Act.” Ihadintended to refer also to the numerous grammatical errors in the report, but my letter is already too long. Let me quote a few, however, and leave an intelligent public to judge whether or not the present oc- cupant of the Superiatendeat’s chair is—from a literary point of view at any rate—fitted for the responsible position be holds. ‘‘A new acheol has been completed at Elmwood, end one in course of erection at Grand River,” (page 9) ‘The text book” (speaking of agri- culture) “should be made largely the uide of investigation of the real things ent forces which form it subject-matter,” (page 15) A certaia meeting “was perhaps the most prac- tical of any previously held,” (page 21.) “The atteudance at this school is very iarge, having an enrollment of 155 pupils,” (page 72.) The examinations in both departments was highly satisfactory,” (page 74). Is it not high time that our Province were rid of the present trio of education officials, and of the illiberal Government that appotat-

ed them ¢ ELxector.

Hats, a complete stock at McKay Woolen Miils.

Bargains in Fancy Goods, Sta- tione-y, Books, etc., etc., at the Diamoud wookstore.

McKay Woollen Mills for children’s clothing, boys’ 2 and 3 piece suits, kilt suits, extra puts, all at low prices.

All the stock of useful and orna- mestal Fancy Goods at the Diamond Shevkstore sellivg at a great reduction.

Fancy Goods at very lew prices at the Diamond Bookstore.

For Shits, Ovilars aad Ties go to John McLeod & Co. They are giving bargaius in these linea. 3. eod—apd

FOR ‘SALE. |

COTTAGE on Brighton Road. If not A sold on 24th April, will ,be oifered at

Auction. Apply to BRUCE STEWART.

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West school, it is noticeable that no par-)|

420.00}

Capes and Uisters,

NEWEST STYLES.

HARRIS & STEWART.

Gentlemen's White Shirts & Collars, Four-in-Hand Scarfs, Knot Scarfs.

SEE OUR WINDOW.

HARRIS & STEWART.

HATS : KATS! English Hard and Soft Felt.

NEWEST STYLES.

HARRIS & STEWART.

Two Cases Ladies’ Straw Hats, Flowers, Feathers and Veiiings.

HARRIS & STEWART,

Charlottetown, April 7, 1893.

WANTED—Two good Sealers for Rice Point Lobster Factory.-C. LYoNns. lw—ap7

- OST- In this city yesterday, a valise belong L ing to MaLiou1 Watsa. The finder will be rewarded on leaving it at this office. ‘2i—aps

TT LET— One-half of the brick house situated on Upper Queen Street, con‘aining 9 reom- Posses-ion given 15th April. App! per HORNE.

ANTED—A bo farm. Ono the country pre Apoy to Mus. DesbrisaY, Spring Par a

tl 15th— avd

ferred

Tnquim at Tue ExaMINER office,

LONDON

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for general work on a sma)!

Fs SALR—A Cabinet Organ in good repair. Ri —aps

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We have just opened a Nice Line of these Popular Goods.

Black Ground Heliotrope Figure, Black Ground Red Polka Dot,

Blue Ground Ground White Stripe,

White Stripe—all 80 Light in Weight.

STANLEY BROTHERS,

Charlottetown, April 5, 1893

White Polka Dot,

Colors

u Ai Red Ground Black Black Ground White Polka Dot, Red Ground White Stripe. Red Ground White Figure,

inch goods. Absolutely

Dot, Black Blue Ground

Fast. Very

Polka

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IS THAT YOU

Well, send up one of these Boy Suits you're setling so tow and send the bill to dad. won't kick! when he sees it, This is what all our customers ay when once they have purchased Boys’ and Children’s Ciothing.

NMecKay

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for Tweeds.

Charlottetown, March 14, 1893--dy eod & wy

MAMMOTH STOCK. |

The Largest and Greatest Assort- | and you will be dressed to kill it ment of READY-HADE CLOTHING in | you will trade with us, for we have and im | everything of the latest Siyle and of

the finest Wool. Stylish Suits,

the ciiy—our own

perted —to select from. TWEEDS.—We are Headquarters |

Kemember, we caanot| Gents’ Farnishiags of all Kinds.

See our White S'iits for 59 cents,

be uadersolid. | Laundried and Unlaundr.oJ,

terns to select from.

Woolen Company.

make

Thousands of pat-;

DRESSED TO KILL!

Nobby Hats and

Charlottetown, March 10, 1893,

ee Fa ey & “Yah By ¥ ., 22 a Pas abd) bow (33

Our Prices suit the times, our BSoots and Shoes fit the feet, our Customers are pleased with the Bargains, the money is left on the Island, and there is satisfaction ali around,

GOFF BROS’.

BOOT FACTORY.

~ ATTENTION,

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SPORTSMEN |!

E GEESE HAVE COME, and the only place you can buy a COMPLETE OUTFI is at W.gE.gDAWSON’S.

GUNS —Breech and Muzzle Loaders, in English, German and American make.

RIFLES —Winchester Arms Company and Kemingtons. REVOLVERS—smith & Wesson, Remingtons, Harrington & Richards, ete.

GUNPOWDER —Ducking, Rifle and F. F. Shot

Brass and Paper Cart

Tools, Cartridge Belts an and Shot Measures, Celebrated Budd Cleaners, Cleaning Goose Calls, Whistles, Pocket Compasses,

Flasks, Shot Pouches—in fact, everything re

ce Agent for Winchester Repeating Arms Co,

ridge Cases,

d Bigs, Gun Cases and Covers,

Gin Locks,

Wire and Rifle Cartridges, Wads in all sizes, Reloading

Bench Clos2rs, Gun Grease, Powder Rods, Shell Extractors, Duck and Hammers and Nipples, Powder

quired to make a complete outfit. Cartridge Joaded at short notice.

W. . DAWSON.

Charlottetown, April 3, 1893—m w f & wky

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Charlottetown, April 3, 1893.

feet.

A new supply of the

| just arrived.

‘In a Wet ‘Time q

Whole Shoes are necessary even When it’s wet there’s no telling what ills may come It is better to be well protected and save do Therefore call and inspect our splendid assortment of 4 To do this means dry feet for you and trade for as.

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when it’s dry from we doctor’s bills Footweal Celebrated ENGLISH K BOO1

J. M. McLEOD & CO.

weather

To the Public. JAMES MeLEOD & $3N

(Late of the Firm of McLeod & MoKe: ie),

Gentlmon's Tailors aud Outfi ters,

Have Leased the Shop in the

CAMERON BLOCK, VICTORIA HOW,

Lately Occupied by Mr. Hor

ce Haszurd,

And will 7? a Large and most Fashionable and

Select Stock of the “iylish Goods, in

Scotch, English & Canadian Tweeds and Worsteds.

| e public are guaranteed to reoetve

i ; i e in the | future the «am «atisfa tioa it the members ef | the new Firm have always given in the peat.

JAMES McLEOD & SON,

Cameron Blook,

House To Let.

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