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JUNE 2%, 1882.

Early Geographers and Prince

Edward Isiand.

Exacrty three hundred and eighty-five years ago to-day, on St. John Baptists Anglicised Italian, John Cabotto by name, discovered au Island which, in commemoration of the This was the first European name given to any part of

Day, June 24th, 1497, an

day, he named St. John’s.

the northern portion of North America, after the discovery of Columbus. Island so discovered and so-called, is gen erally supposed to have been our own Island, partly from the fact that it Jay somewhat in the direction known to have been taken by the Cabots, partly from the circumstance that this Island retained the name of St. John down to the end of last century. But this opinion is not universal. It is known that on the day before the dis- covery of St. John, Cabot sighted land which he called “‘ Prima Vista,” or first land secn. If St. John’s Island is identical with our own Island, then the ‘‘ Prima Vista” must have been the shores of Cape Breton. But from Cabot’s description, and from other circumstances, the @ Prima Vista” appears to have been the coast of Labrador; and if so, then St. John’s Island mast have originally been one of the numerous small islands along the shores of Newfeundland. I have seena Portn- guese map, dated 1505, in which Sain John was far to the north of Cape Race, and also a Spanish map of 1529 in which S Juan is placed just south of Tiera del Labrador.

But the qnestion has never been fully decided ; and geographers and antiquarians are still in doubt as to what Island really did first receive the name of St. John. As a matter of fact, our Island has received

this may be accounted for when we consider

the mistakes likely to be made both by |

sailors and chart-makers at a time when the whole country was very -ittle known.

The earliest maps (I think) on whicb the | Island of St. John is named, are the' Portugnese and Spanish Charts I have just mentioned. After these is an Italian one, | made about the year 1550, which is unique. It represents the Gulf of St. Lawrence, with the neighboring lands. Labrador is on the north; Nwora Francia and Nor- umbega (Nova Scotia) form a peninsula on! the south, on which Indians are repre- sented as dancing, shooting, and sitting lown together ; Newfoundland is a group of Islands, of which one is inhabited by demons with wings, tails, horns, and cloven feet. St. John’s Island is not named, but is stuated between Nova Scotia and New- foundland ; and on it are three Indians in a hut, two trees, and a rabbit. Ina later Italian map of 1561, S. Juan is far to the north of Terra Nova (Nfid.} and in canger- ous proximity to the Isle of Demons.

As we are driven north of Newfoundland by an Italtan, an Englishman, Michael Lok, brings ts south of Nova Scotia, by way of compensation, and in his map of 1582, S. Johan is far out in the Atlantic, absurdly near the Azores, with the fabulous isfands of Jean Steven, and St. Brandan (whither Judas Iscariot is said to have been sent. )

The discoveries of Jacques Cartier gave the French more accurate knowledge of the St. Lawrence coasts than any other nation; and in a French map, after Cartier, we have a tolerably correct representation of the Island, which is there called Alezay. A map of about the same time, engraved in Be!gium and ascribed to Sebastian Cabot, gives the Island almost its proper position and shape, and calls it Isla de St. Juan. If this map were certainly Cabot’s, it would settle the question of Cabot’s ‘ prima vista,” but there are strong reasons for doubting its authenticity.

Little by little the position and shape of this Island as well as of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland became better known, and were lees vaguely represented. The Portu- o—_ map of Diego Homem describes it airly well, giving it the name of Ille de Sabloes, probably on account of its low, sandy shores. A German map, published towards the end of the sixteenth century also marks it rightly, though it does not name it ; and nearly ail later charts give it its correct position, and something resem- bling its correct outline.

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** No person who is a Member of any Legis- Jative Council or of any Leg slative Assembly of any Province now included, or which may hereaiter be included within the Dominion of Canada, shall be eligible as a Member of the House of Commons, or sball be capable of sitting or voting in the same; and if any one so declared iueiligible is, nevertheless, elected and returned as a member of the said House of Commons, his election shall be nu// and void,””—See Statutes of Canada, 1878, page 4.

De. Ropertrson and Mr. S. F. Perry have both been duly elected and declared members of the Legislative Assembly of this Province.

But it is held that they have duly resign- ed their seats,

Now, an act of the Local Legislature res- pecting the Independence of Parliament, passed in the session of 1876, provides that :—

““lfany member of the House of Assembly wishes to resign his seat in the interval be- tween two sessions of the General Assembly, and there is no Speaker, or if such member be himself the Speaker, he may address and cause to be delivered to any two members of the House the declaration before mentioned of bis mtention to resign, and such two members, upon receiving such declaration shall forthwith notify the Lieutenant Governor thereof under their hands and seal, who is hereby empower- ed and required within seven days after the receipt of such notitication as aforesaid, to issue a writ for the election of a new member in the place of the member so notifying his in- tention to remgn. And the member se tender- ing his resignation shall be held to have vacated his seat and cease to be a member of the House.”

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‘null and void,” then it seems to follow that Mr. A. CO. McDonald, who received the next highest number of votes, should be declared elected.

If, on the other hand, the seats of Mr. Perry an@ Dr. Robertson in the Loeal House of Assembly are Vacant, the writs for a new election in Tignish and Murray Harbor must forthwith be issued by the Licutenant Governor.

We have no doubt that His Honor the Attorney General will give this important question his most careful consideration.

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St."Peter’s Schools.

ANNUAL EXAMINATION — THE ‘PRIZE List.

Tue prize-giving season opened at St. Peter’s Schoolroom last evening. All the teachers, and quite a large number of parents and others interested in the school, ‘were present. E. J. Hodgson, Esq., pre- | sided, and distributed the prizes according to the following

PRIZE LIST: li Prizes for higiest total during two terms: Ist Division, G. A. Brown, 2ad Division, B R. Newbery, 3rd Division, T. G. Rogers. 2. Prizes for highest total marks io examin- ations for three terms : lst Division, H. Pethick, 2ad Division, T. Barr, 3rd Division, E. Earle, 3rd, Sub-Division (2) F. Heartz. SPECIAL PRIZES,

daily marks,

1]. Latin : Ist Class—-G. A, Brown.

2ed do BR Newbery. 3rd do R. Palmer; 2, Scripture—Prizes presented by Mrs, E. J. Hodgson.

Ist Class—G. A. Brown. 2nd do W. Eoman, French—Prizes offered by Mr. Bambrick. Ist Class—B. R Newbery. 2nd do H. Hobkirk and W. Strick- laud, 4. Geography and History (3rd Division ) Brown, 5. Popalarity Prize—Presented by Mr. E. J. Hodgson, H. Hunt, 6. Choir Prizes. 1—W. Eaman. 2—G. H. Peake. For Easter—E. Messervey.

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7. Mrs. Newbery’s Prize.

Awarded to Charles Swabey, the senior boy of the school, on the oecasion of his leaving to enter College, for diligence and general good conduct durivg a 8 hool course of mine years.

GIRLS SCHOOL. FIRST CLASS. Lily Swabey, highest namber daily marks. Isla Swabey, highest in exaninations, Isla Swabey, French. Isla Swabey, History and Geography. Lily Swabey, Popalarity. SECOND CLASS. Charles Longworth, highest number of daily marks. Isabelle Newbery, Examinations. Charles Longworth, History and Geography. THIRD CLASS. Arthur Carvell, highest number of daily marks. Lottie Strickland, Examinations. Ethel Scott, Geography. Constance Webb, General Improvement. FOURTH CLASS, Frank Cotton, highest number of marks.

To each of the prize winners, Mr. Hodgson, when giving the prize, addressed a few appropriate words of commendation, encouragement and advice.

After this part of the business on hand was completed, Mr. Hodgson referred to the fact that the Rev. R. D. Bambrick has resigned his position as head master of the school, and is about to leave the Island, and on behalf of St. Peter's Church, and more particularly the younger members of it, presented Mr. Bambrick with a purse containing a sum of money.

On behalf of their pupils, tokens of kindly appreciation were also presented to the Misses DesBrisay who have, during the past few years, had charge of the girl’s school, and been most successful in their work.

The Rev. George W. Hodgson, at the conclusion of the ceremony, delivered a shurtjaddress in which he gave some statis- tical and other information respecting the school. When the school opened ten years ago, there were but fifteen pupils. The school has steadily grown and prospered. One hundred and sixty-seven pupils have been admitted to the school, thirty-five of whom came from the neighboring Provinces. Boys will not, in future, be boarded at the Clergy House ;} and there will, therefore, be the more room in the school for boys whose parents or friends reside in the town. There will be several changes in the ataff of the school. The Rev. Mr. Bambrick, whose services have been highly appreciated and very suc- cessful, will be sneceeded in the head- mastership by the Rev. W. B. King, B.A., a former pupil of the school, whe graduated at King’s College with honors. Mr. Wil- son has, to the great regret of those inter- ested, resigned his position in the school ; and the Misses DesBrisay, who have had charge of the girl’s school during the past two years will, in all probability, be sue- ceeded by Miss Harris, the former teacher

Special prizes for next year have been offered by Mys. E. J. Hodgson, Mr. New- bery, Miss Wright, and MreE. J. Hodg-

son.

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Conviction.

Brrore John Currie, J. P., on the 6th Dec. last, Bernard Tole, was convicted and fined in the sum of $12 and costs for tres in a house occupied by Mary Ann McKinnon, DeSable. Fine only partly paid yet, and what is paid is in P. E. I. Bark Notes,

Joun Currir, J.P.

DeSable, June 23, 1882.

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Ross aND KenNnEpy To Row.— It has been

His Honor the Lieutenant Governor has not yet, as we learn from his Private Secre- tary, received any notification whatever of the resignation of Mr. Perry and Dr Robertson.

Now, the question is : 1s Dr. Robertson’s election in the House of Commons “ nul/ aud void,” or are the seats of Mr. Perry and Dr. Robertson in the Legislative Assembly vacant |

One or the other they must be.

The question is one in which we think sieiga a of King’s County should be

o i eclarati Tosete Le tg making d tion on

For if the election of Dr. Robertson be

| arranged to have a regatta in Winnipeg on June 28, when Ross and Kennedy will row /an exhibition race for $1000. There are /no other attractive features for outsiders. : Oarsmen will leave at the conclusion of the regatta to attend the American regatta. MontreaL Herarp Orrick Burnep.—A fire originated in the press room of the Herald, Montreal, on Tuesday night, and |gutted the whole building. The printers /had only time to escape in their slippors, _89 rapid were the flames. “The total loss on the building and plant is about $40.000, in-,

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TELEGRAPHIG NEWS.

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The Philosopher of Bothwell Among the Slain !

Special Despatch to the Examiner.

Orrawa, June 24.

A ‘ve count of votes in the Bothwell electioa give Mill's opponent a majority of sixteen votes. The Conservative candi- date will therefore be returned as elected.

GENERAL NEWS:

ALEXANDRIA, June 22.

The exodus of Europeans is diminishing.’ Much sensation has been caused by an of-) ficial violently denouncing Europeans at a reception given by the Khedive. It is un derstood that the English and French Con- sul-General refuse to held intercourse with the Ministry.

Lonpvon, June 22.

The Stockbridge races began to-day. The

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till September 10th, for the accommodation of Guests and Visitors. RA 1TES—$1.75 per day ; $10 per week ; $32 per month TO KEACH THE HOTEL—Coach will leave Charlottetown every Wediesday and Saturday evening, calling for Guests; returning every Thnisday and Monday morning, at 9 o'clock, a.m, Also, arrangements have been made with Mr. Bagnall to meet traios from all poiots at Hanter River, tor passengyrs to Seasiie, sev m miles | Brains leave Charlotictown for Hanter River at 6.45, 9 20, *, m,, and 4 20 p,m & “ fuater River for Charlotietown, 9 @.m., 2.1! ond 7 p m, e “ Hunter River to Summerside 7,45, 11.10 a. m., and 5.42 p, m.

Address, JOHN REWSON & Ch.,

June 24, 12. (CHARLOTTETOWN

race for Beaufor handicap was won by Keene’s three years old bay colt Golden Gate. There were four starters.

Advices from Sherbro Isle, near Sierra Leone, state that the natives of Martio, having plundered a boat belonging to the British offices station and haviog fired on the police who went to arrest them, the Governor of Sierra Leone proceeded to Martio with a force of blue jackets and in- flicted a loss of, 200 killed on the in- habitants.

In the Commé@ns, this afternoon, Sir | Charles Dilke cofifirmed the statement that the British and French consuls-yeneral have been instructed tode nothing implying a recognition of the pew Egyptian ministry.

The ‘‘ Standard’s” Alexandgia correspon- dent is informed on the best atthority-that if France and England intend to enter ac- tively in Egyptian affairs, Arabi Pashe will blow up the Suez canal, cut the railway to Cairo and oppose the landing of European troops in Alexandria. If beaten he will re- tire to the desert, where he isspromised the support of 30,000 Bedouins. The Egyptian Ministry is prepared te sanction the above on patriotic grounds.

Lonpon. June 22.

The Times’ St. Petersburg correspondent says that the important discoverv of a Nihilists’ lodging has been made on Vacilia Islandhere. Forty-nine persons have been arrested, including military men and others of position ; and a large quantity of dynamite were seized, also correspondence and plans of the Kremlin at Moscow,

Lonpon, June 22.

The magistrate of the Clerkenwell police court. received a letter threatening him with death if he does not release Walsh on bail.

The Daily Telegraph's Alexandria cor- respondent says the Sultan is urging the Khedive to return to Cairo and several Americas, includ ng Stone Pasha, give him a similar adyice. The Ministers or: dered ali Europeans in the employ of the Egyptian Government to retura to Cairo and begin to work. The News eays it believes Lord Dufferin has been i to confine his action at a eonferenceyto effecting such a settlement as will provide for the maintenance of the rights of thé Khedive preservation of the liberties of Egyptians and the observance <f Egypt’s international engagments.

The Standard says there is reason to believe that there are differences in the Cabinet in regard to the Egyp- tian question, and that the retire- ment of John Bright showed an active intervention to be decided upon is probable. The Standard’s Alexandria correspondent reports the Khedive has written to Arabi Pacha entrusting him with the entire com- mand of the army.

Weather buuetin.

Probabilities for the next 24 hours for the

Maritime Provinces.

Toronto, June 24—10 a. m. Moderate winds mostly west and south, fair warm weather with local showers.

Tat rheumatism is indiginous to the clim ate ot our section of the globe, we admit, but this does not confine it within our limit or in- surt an attack to foreigners by special culti. vation on'y, therefore we advise all who are in the least exposed to dampness or marshy districts to use St. Jacobs Vil, the great rheumatic cure, liberally, as did Professor F. Belois, who resides at 1,117 Callowhill

treet, Philadelphia, and has been for more

jand. He was formerly first-violin of Theo- dore Th mas’ renouned orchestra, and for several years was a prominent orchestra leader in Earepe. He is a graduate of one of the best musical schouls in Germany. Mr. Bellois stated that he had suffered severely from rheumatic attacks since he had been in the United States, and never found aay substantial relief untill he ‘commenced usi) g St. Jacobs Oil, at the request of Prof, McClurg. He had bad attacks in the limbs and joints, and never found any other remedy to do him any good, He always keeps the Oil on hand. Eecs —Highest§cash price paid for sat Beer & Goft's. . : 4 “e 22

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DIED.

This morning at the residence of Mr. M Hickey, Great George Street, Alexander Bannerman Stewart. of the tirm of Hickey & Stewart, in the 29th year of his age. Funeral by train on Monday the 26th, inst., at 2,50 sharp. ye

At the residence of Capt. J. Nicholson, Dorchester street, Euphemia. widow of the late Sergeant John Ross, of Charlottetown, | aged 65 years, dence at 2.30 p. m., Monday, 26th June, for

At Point-du-Chene, on the 20th inst... after a lingering illness, Peter Sehurman, Esq, in the 634 of his age, leaving a circle of relatives aud friends to mourn their Joss.

CHARLOTTETOWN, June 24, 1882.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN,

We have 125 barrels FLOUR on hand to order Toronto Bank, and 125 barrels to onder © H. MeLaughlin. Any one holding the orders fr this FLOUR would ao well to present the same au! take delivery of it at once, there sy saving unnecessary expense |

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A Fine Stock of Men's Felt Hats and Clothing,

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CLOTHING. CLOTHING. CLOTHING.

In Men’s, Youths’ and Boys’. The largest stock and lowest prices I have yet offered. You can save money by buying your

Clothing at J. B. MACDONALD’S.

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In Hardware, Groceries, Glassware, K&c., at prices 10 suit the times.

20: Our Tea, Coffee, Flour, Molasses, Raisins, Currants, Spices, Canned Goods and General Groceries are of the Very Best Quality and Marked at Lowest Rates.

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rqnHis beautifally-situated and well-known esiablisi ment will be opened trom Jal) Ist |

SPRING GOODS, i882.

A Very Large Stock of New Gocds,

Suits Made to Order from Seoich Tweeds and English

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M. G. MACLEOD. Ch town, June 25, 1881.

CRAN TEA PARTY,

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Dominion Day, July Ist, 1889,

| fPVAE Parishoners of + All Saints” Chu,

Cardigan Bridge, intend holding « gragd | Tca Party on the Church Grounds, SATUR- | DAY, Juiy Ist,

DOMINION DAY,

lfor the purpose of rising funds to finish the | interior of the Charch.

| ‘The Commiitee of mauagementare making /every effort to sustain the good reputation /ulready won by the people of Curdigan on all | former occasions. ;

| Special arrangements will be made with lthe Railway tor reduced fares, of which due

A splendid range, trom the best Brussels to the Cheapest | ®t 9! im etven.

Amusements usnal on such occasions will be provided on a large scale; and po troable jor expense will bs spared in fornishimg re- | freshments for the gathering. | As this is the only Tea Party yet diver. tised to come off -n that dey, the public are respectiully inviled to attend, 7

Tickets 25 cents, T.a on the tables at 12 o'clock, noon, . eee

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