IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) A 1.0 1.1 ■>o 13.2 ■It lit u 2.0 1 4.0 1.25 llllli.4 1.8 1.6 150mm p> <5> ^. /, o. 'im % /; ^ / ^ 'V V >4PPLIED_^ IIVUGE . Inc .^as 1653 East Main Street j^^; Rochester, NY 14609 USA .^ss-jS. Phone: 716/482-0300 .i^S'.^^s: Fax: 716/288-5989 1993, Applied Image, Inc., All Rights Reserved ,\ J^ \ \ ^9> \' Ci^ -'^J'^ ^ '^" ^^k ^ I- *5^ *"^X* '<^ 4^ 4'yv^/r/r4 • •3 itr rt^.i^i. T^ •*!■■ Of B» DnjttrtK CHARLOTTETOWH HOTELS, ?Sl iS^en^^» S.?e ad. page lOO. The Revere Hotel. " " « .. .. QQ 86. il ^iZ^nn^S. tlJ^tTTp'j.T*^ 1 tl ! I lii '•r** Prince Edivard Island^ miiagTR^TED n'l. po*^* f) '^ -AZdg 900443 i 00€ Printed and Published by The Examiner Publishing "drapaii^^ Char'ottetown, P. E. Island 1897 even "the ea the scenery most part, co: It is ni not seem to h demands. It Cabot was the of the Isles, r It seen many years a discovery in 1 on a voyage oi ylsland, but th^ Prince Edward Island^ I I B.«,k H„„H.> r,„h,, „, .:.„,„„,., ,„ ,„„„„,„.,,,„,, \^^^^^^ ~- "In those earliest days when men ran wllrl ijtJt"^''') °'\'' "'"^ '•'-r knTves of sTone When their low foreheads bulged in ridev brow, »o.. p„,, .o.p.„. ., „, ,3,,.,„,f, :.;;:rr;-;;',:;;;f :;t: ,;*- ""^' '- •" (no, ..': 'ir xr.rr :.t;."z!f zi'^-rr *"°-"^ '"■ '••*" ^•" ^abot was then sailing under a rov,,! mrr. ■ ^ V °" *''^ 24th of June (St. John's Day) 1497 .^ the isles, regions LC^:^^Z::Z:Z Ss"-" " ^"^'^^ " ^^ ^^^ ^^ ^ .any ^r:^^ ^ij ^ ^^IT tL ^^^^ t f^lS "^^r^'" '° ^^^ --'-' ^^ - discovery in 1S24, by Veraz.ini, a native Flo" ereXVas'"'".' "1"^'^"'^ ''^ "^''' °^ ■»'' .n a voyage of discovery. There is at hand no Z'tal "e^en e th" v' """^ ' °' ^""" Island, but there is no .nowin, what proofs .ay exis tl ar^hU ^f Frr"' "" ^^^ ''' PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ^ir- ■ '*-: Wh.n white men first set foot upon the Island they found the Micmac in possession. It was clothed to the water's edge with immense pines and spruces, as well as with birches maples, beeches, and other deciduous' trees. Its rich forests, the home of many different kinds of game, and .ts fertile soil, and, above all, its pleasant situation, ap- pealed even to the aboriginies who were the first dwellers upon it, and they found in their savage but poetic no- menclature a name worthy of their native land. Abeg- -.^_. . _ «'«'*- "adled on the wave-they named their Island "" ""--1,^-:: ^^^ '^'s "an^e still exists in their language. -- 7-:^ In 1S34 Jacques Cartier, then on his first voyage to ^ . , '^^ ^^"^ "^orld, skirted the north side of the Island anH recorded the following quaint description of what he saw : " Wee discovered a lande which seemed to be two Iland^ fh^t were beyond us West-south-west, about nine or terfnrieagues AH he next day we sailed westward about fourtie leagued and bv the way we perceived that the land we had seen Iik» itnds w«{ firm lande, y ng South-south-east and North-nor?h-west to a verv good cape of land called Cape Orleans. Al the said land I Tow and plame, and the fairest th'at may possibly be seen f uS of goodlT meadowes and rees. True it is that we could find no harboSe there, because it .s all full of shelves and sands. We with our boats went on shore in many places, and among the rest wee^ntered into a h^..i^ 'iri'.^''' ""y '^='"°^' *^'<=^ we named the river of boats the r veV W^\"7'' 'T '"^'^ ^"" °^ ""<^ -«" *hat were cross ng Uie river. We had no other notice of the said wild men- for hf wind came from the sea, and so beat us against the shore that we T.1 th. nf rr'* '° ''^"^ """'J'^"^' ^''^ °"^ boats toward ou ships Till the next day morning at Sunne rising, being the first of Julv w^ ailed North-east, in which time there rot; grea? mistesld stormes and therefore wee strucke our sailes till two of the clock in the If^er' noone, that the weather became cleare, & there we had siphf of rln ZT^r T<^°^r''" -bout seven'leagues fTom us 'i&^^^^^^ s"de o^f tf ' r^ '^''.^' f""'"* Wild men's Cape. On the^ North :iiiv:L?ban'k';rf sS '^'^ ^ '-^r^v'^r i - -^-^-g-- Jotrdl ''^7-^^ ^''^' ■^'■«^' °' ■and'o'n ^t:'"Ctl- ;n:1id1 toward us, that did joyne unto the land above said,'' eto.-Hakluyt! I grantei compai it cann Scotia ; ref'igee active c al'.vays was b«i were p there w the enti sickenit cinninc the othe r garrison Mand HIIIh, Korth Hhore, P. K, |. J The attention is the red sandstone cliffs, which are to be seen quite plainly for some time before entering the harbor. Rarely can there be seen such a color combination, as is here made by the red soil, the vivid green of the fertile fields, and the deeper shades of the firs, spruces, and other trees that dot the landscape. On a calm day, with J*. " the red sar.datine olifia." a blue sky overhead, the waters on whuh fishing boats and larger vessels are constantly coming and going and the bright sun lighting up all the varied colors of the scene ; make a prospect that is distinctly pleasing. Entering the narrow passage, between 10 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAN D B.ocKhDise Point on the one side and Keppoeh on the other, the voyager finds himself in a sx.-nlid harbor-almast land-locked -fjrmed hy the coriluence ot the HiUs- borousi or East Rivor, the West River, and the North River. In this harbor ths largest warships in the English navy can anchor, and every summer some of the vesssls attached to the North Atlantic squadron pay Charlottelown a visit. If the traveller is just fron Halifax or Pictou, or from any ports in Cape Breton or up the bt Lawrence, the change from th. rocky shores of the former places to the verdant well-filed fields and thick woods ot the Island is most surprising. Long before and.ng one comes to the conclusion that P. E. Island has a perfect right to the title of the Garden of the Gulf. About three miles from th? mouth oE the harbor the City o: ChirIott»town occupies a pleasant site, being laid out upon a slope that gradually rises from the water s edge to a height of 50 feet above sea level. r / f''u?. f •"'' ""'P "''" '^"^ '^" advantages Charlottetown possesses as regards a healthful situation, the city being almost surrounded by the sea. On a prominent point of land commanding the entrance to the harbor is Fort Edward, with a battery of four guns. This is all that remains of a number of fortifi- cations erected during the time of the revolutionary war. From this battery ralutes are fired on Queen's Birthday, and other occasions, by detachments of volunteer artillery. Thirty years ago a writer called Charlottetown "a city of rectangles and red -clay, regular in its streets and uniform in its color ; but the advantages of°a situation beautifully sloping to a fine esturial sheet of water, have not had justice done them • but at some future day, probably there will be some sort of 'Tyburnia ' or ' Belgravia ' where mansion follows mansion in clustering magnificence, and one will be spared the feeling of having seen a whole town after looking at one imported stone Colonial Building, which, alone in ,ts glory, stands like ' Patience on a monument, smiling at grief,' or in its naked amplitude, groveless and unshrubhed. * ♦ ♦ ♦ But were PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 11 a real stone building not so great a rarity, there could be combined on Quten Square where the Colonial Building stands, the richest effects of color under the diversified and gorgeous hues of autumn foliage, the green carpetings at its base, and the rub^ I.nes wh.ch would form its approaches." This dream of what was possible has happdy come true. The one stone building stands no longer alone like " Patience oi. « monument ' and the Square in which it is situated is now one of the pr.tti.sf gardens in the Maritime Provinces. To-day, although in some of the streets the red 12 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND L::^lng up Queen Street from The Examiner Offlje. clay ,s st.l to be seen, the principal thoroughfares are thoroughly macadamized ar,d are carefully kept ,n good condition. The streets are laid out at right angles, and are from forty to eighty feet wide, many of them being planted with shade trees. The wooden bu.ldmgs, that, a generation ago composed the business portion of the town have given place to modern stone and brick establishments, that are fully up-to-date' and able to meet the requirements of the present day. The views given here will show the improvement better than words can describe it. Charlottetown, bein? the Capita! of the Province, is the seat of the Local Government. The Lieutenant Governor resides here, and here the menbers of the South Side Queen Square :*i4 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND y The Hon. Q. W. Hcwlan. Lieutenant Qcverncr. The Honourable George William Howlan was born at Warerford, Irela.;d7in 1835. He came to Prince Edward Island when but four years of age and was educated here. For many years he was a successful merchant, Ind a leading politician. He is a pleasing and forcible speaker ; and he occupied for a long period, a prominent place in the Senate of Canada. Since his appoint- ment to the office of Lieutenant Governour, in the year 1894, he has taken a keen and active interest in every movement for the promotion of agriculture and education ; and has become exceedingly popular. His social talents are t^se of a warm-hearted and highly intelligent Irish gentleman. u PRINCE EDWAl ISLAND Wo'J-'* of ANfUl*')' meet annually for the con^,, feration of public affairs. The- Cdorial Buttdlnf;. tti oo-h/Vh the legislative councils are held; ►he Post Office, and the Supreme Court bulldlWji? .r-'iituated in Queen Square Garden in the centre pf the cily. The gardens are u,.,(Jer the supervision of a skilful man ; and, during the summer, when ''the bieith of flowers per fumes th" air," pre- sent ail al- loiJe t her charminy scene ; far different Irom ihe for- saken look which used to mark Ihe square, some ten or fifteen years *^. Here during the brn{, sumar. evenings, are given free, opsn-aii coic;rts, th? music bjisj furnis'i i by the Citizen's Bind, or by on^ of the binds attached to the local bittalions of Militii. On these occasions the popalation —especially the younger genera- tion—makes a big turnout, and a continuous promenade is kept up as long as the musical programme lasts. One of the sijh's of Char ote- (nwn is its market. Vhii jict is impressed upon the m;,.i when a viiit is paid to the Market Build- ing ; where, on Tuesdays and on Fridays, in every week, the farmers _m,_ ^ 4,; and their wives, or their sons and their ^■aC^TA/*! daughters, come in from the country round about, and display f «,r t!..- space is given up to the women, who although doing business on a ■..:a;. :l.« . . ah; lian the occr ,- ntsof the lower story, make the "up-stairs market" a featu'f ,.: C 'riottown, that, .'.ji-ing the season of travel, ,11 si Ul al I goinj half of a : move PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ij affairs. The 3gt Office, and the centre gf id, during the> WW ■ .;? 1 l3 .-^ 1 . Cl i\^ 01 jardens, and abundance, hers and the women, who story, make n of travel, i attract, and delight, hundred, of rl.ltor.. Out.ide the building, an th« v. .^rn «.de of th, .cjuare, (a picture of which is «iven on th.s pa«e) butcher, who hav. . .'... unable to .ecure ...nds in the market, sell their meat from their wagons ; anj hVre al.o on market day., auction, of liv. stock, etc., take plac. A .ale of cariaga/w of a salable age they are brought here, where th-y sq-^i "...=- -^ - ^ ^^, moved by their purchasers. " ' ^" ' "" " ^'"'^^'^ "'^' "'^ '"^ 16 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND I PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 17 .1 It may be interesting to give the prices charged in the market. The list w'l enable readers to form an idea of the variety of articles ofFered for sale, and the pr-ces wll be sufficient to prove that P. E. Island is a inexpensive place lo live in e list IS copied from the market reports of The Daily Examiner : Apples, 3c io i2c. per dozen , and from 20c. to 7Sc. per bushel ; Barley, 3Sc. to 6Sc. per bushel ; Brant, SOc to 70c. a pair; Beef, live weight, 3c. to Sc. per lb; Beef, small, Sc. to 12c. per lb; Butter, fresh, from ISc. in summer, to 2Sc. in winter; Butter, tub, ISc. to 20c per lb ; Beans, green, 4c. per lb ; Blueberries, 3c. to 7c. per quart ; Black Currants', 8c to ISc per quart ; Beets, 2Sc. to 40c. per bushel ; Cabbages, 20c. to 30c. a dozen ; Celery, 3c. to 7c. per head; Cheese, 12c- to 20c. per lb ; Codfish, fresh, Sc. to 15c each, according to size ; Codfish, corned, 3c. to 12c. each ; Corn, green, 12c. for a dozen ears ; Cranberries, 8c. to 14c. per quart ; Carrots, 25c. to SOc. per bushel ; fZu Z' '? ^;/ '"' ' """'' ^°^^' ^" *° '^" ' '^°""' ^"-^-g '° 'he season ; Fowls, 30c. to 60c. pair; Flour, Island made, $1.75 to $2.00 per cwt ; Goose- Sr4 ;'°iJ ""l ""T '' """' ^" '° ^" P" '"^ •' H^y- 3Sc- to 70c. per cwt ; Hake, 4c. to I2c. each ; Herring, Sc. to 10c. per dozen ; Huckleberries, 8c. to 12c per quart; Lamb 30c. to 60c. per ouarter carcass; Lobsters, Sc. to 10c. each • Mackerel fresh 8c to ISc. each, according to supply ; Oats, 2Sc. to 30c. per bushel ;' Oatmeal, $1.7S to $2.00 per cwt ; Onio.is, 2c. to Sc. per lb ; Green Peas, 10c t^ V ^l^ Z"'L^^"'°"'- ^^'- '° ^^'- P^= '^"^h^' ' ^°'^' ^'- '° 6c. per lb ; young Pigs, $1.00 to $3.00 each ; Parsnips, 20c. to 30c. per bushel ; Partridges, 2Sc. to 40c ^n^'t \^'^''^''' ^'- ^^^^-^h ' Raspberries, Sc. to 10c. per quart ; Red Currants,' 10c. to 20c. per quart; Sheep pelts, 40c. to 60c. each; Straw, $1.25 to $3.00 per load- Strawberries, 10c. to 20c per quart; Smelts, 3c. to Sc. per dozen; Sausages, 12c. pe; lb, Turkeys 60c to $1.50; Turnips, 16c. .o 20c. per bushel; Tomatoesf green. iSc per peck, Veal, 8c. per lb; Wild Geese, SOc to SOc. each. These prices cover the variations due to long or short supply. When the season is a bountiful one the lower cTver th?lt '"' °"''" " ''' '"' "' '^'"'" ?"•=' Siven will be fo-.nd !o POST OFPICE Near the Market House stands the Post Office Building. In this building is the Dominion Savings Bank Department, the Custom House, the offices of the Agent of 18 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Hon. L. H. Davies, Minister of Marine and Fisheries. Mr. Davies is a son of the Hon. Benjamin Davies, who took a leading part in the abolition of the Leasehold system of P. E. Island, and was born and educated in Charlottetown. He is now in his fifty-third year. He was called to the bar in 1866, and has long been recognized as one of the most prominent lawyers of the Province! He is an easy, energetic, effective, and, at times, eloquent speaker. While yet young he entered politics as a Liberal, and he has always been true to his first love. He was leader of the Government of the Province from 1876 to 1879 ; and since then he has been almost continuously a member of the Dominion Parliament. Upon the triumph of his party last year, he entered the Cabinet of Canada as Minister of Marine and Fisheries, and he is believed to be in the running for the Portfolio of Justice. When Mr. Laurier is absent, Mr. Davies leads the House of Commons. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 19 Marine and Fisheries, the Department of Inland Revenue and other Dominion Govern- ment oftices. Mails are forwarded and received between Charlottetown and the principal inland points on the Island, daily and in some cases twice a day; while foreign mail matter >s made up and sent off every morning, by way of Summ=rside and Ft. du Chene, for the United States and points west; and by Steamer to Pictou for points in Nova Scotia. The foreign mails are received by the same routes each evaning, daily trips being made by the steamers engaged, except on Sundays. The mail service diring the time of open navigation -"s extremely regular. Quicker despatch may be obtained by recourse to the Anglo-American Telegraph CoTipany, which oms the cable to the mainland, and has also connection with many points in the Island. CITY HALL From the top of the Colonial Building, a charming view of the city and its sur- roundings may be obtained. On a clear day, the shores of the mainland, forty miles away c.n be distinctly seen. Nearer at hand the fine harbour, with the land on 20 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Hon. F. Peters, Q. C . Attorney General The Honorable Frederick Peters, Q. C, is the eldest son of the late Mr. Justice Peters, for many years Master of The Rolls for Prince Edward Island. After achieving success at the Bar, Mr. Peters turned his attention to politics. He was elected to the House of Assembly in the year 1890, and in the following year he was called to the leadership of his party. He succeeded to the Premiership in the year 1891. At the present time he is engaged as leading counsel on behalf of the Dominion of Canada, before the Behring Sea Commission. Mr. Peters was born in 18S2. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 21 every side gra-iually sloping down to the water, makes a pretty scene. Directly opposite the spectator, Zion Church, the Y. M. C. A. Building the Bank of Nova Scotia and the Cameron Block occupy the forepround. The new St. Dunstan's : the late Mr. Idward Island. ) politics. He lowing year he liership in the behalf of the iters was born : Cathedral, now in course of erection, also occupies a prominent place. From this position the town can be better seen than from any other; and the sight is by no means an unpleasing one. 22 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND His Worship Mayor Dawson His Worship Mayor Dawson was born in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, in 1829 and came lo this Island with his father aud mother in 184.1 At the age of IS years he engaged in business as a clerk. In 18S4 Mr. Dawson began business on his o«n account, and for a number of years managed a large department store-which at the present day, has resolved itself into one of the leading wholesale and retail hardware establishments in P. E. Island. Mr. Dawson has been a member of the Ctty School Board since its inception; served as City Councillor for seven or eight years; and has twice had the honor to be Mayor— from 1879 to 1882, and from 1893 up to the present time. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND land, in 1829, ge of IS years siness on his store — which, ale and retail ember of the seven or eight id from 1893 where the pumping station is placed. A water supply for fire purposes is kept stored in a reservoir built in th? rear of the stone quarry on Mt. Edward Road, and, since the sys- tem has been in operation, Charlotte- town has suffered very little from fires, which, before the in- troduction of water- works, used to be attended with such disastrous results. The City Councillors, too, manifest a be- coming pride in the City, and generally work harmoniously together for its ad- vanc3me.it. A work that is especially creditable to ths municipal goverment is the new Park Road,vay, which was completed this sum- mer, and which will afford a most pleas- ant way for citizens to get from the town to Victoria Park. The roadway runs along the shore, from Kent Street, past Goverment House and grounds, and around Fort EHwai-H ,(f^.j- nages, wheelmen, and foofp ssenl s f ,"' I "T' '"^°^'"^ ^°"*^ '°' <="" will hereafter orevent th.! P'''^ ' • breakwater has been built, that years ran the Zl t ZTrrT^.ZV u' '^"' ^^°"^ -'''' ^ ^°-" - edge Of the brLwork, anl^^h I l^^^g^l^^^r f^ li^L;^^;:; f'l 24 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CHARLOTTETOWN'S CITY COUN3ILLORS and pedestrians, the park road.vay re- flects the highest credit on those who were iastrumental in bringing such a public necessity to so successful an issue. Altogether there is ample evi- dence that His Worship, the Mayor, and the worthy gentlemen who now have the honor to be Charlottetown's representatives have the welfare of th'i city at heart, and such it is to be hoped will always be the case. At the beginning of this year was added to the list of city ordinances the Curfew Bye-Law. It strikes strangers with amaze to hear the fire-bell toll every evening and see the people take no notice — with the exception of the small folk, who are then warned that it is time to go home. The Curfew Bell in- troduces a mediaeval interest into a town whose quaintness has gradually departed before the march of nineteenth century progress. H-:NRY C. DOUSv c. c. I FRANCtS P. MCCARRON, C. C. WARD TWO THOMAS Z. TAYLOR, C. C. WARD TMRFE PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 25 CHARLOTTETOWN'8 CITY COUNCILLORS I, c. c. ALEXANDER HORNE, C. C. CEORQE C. HUGHES, C. C. 26 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CHARLOTTETOWN'S CITY COUNCILLORS r. L. HASZARD, CaOc OITY RECORDER A. N. LARQC, CHIEF OF FIRE DEPARTMENT PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 27 Victoria Park, sifjated so conveniently that it is not iT:ore than a fire-ainuiri,' walk from the city, is an example o£ the proverb that loveliness unadorned is adorned the most. This park, which has never been "impro/ed" in the sense in which ri'.-bon flower beds, rockeries, landscape gardening, etc., is considered im- provement, is one of the most delightful spots one can imagine. Here, even if the space i-i somewhat limited, jne can study nature to his heart's content. On nearly every side are the waters of the har- bor, and the invigorat- ing sea air makes the Park a popular breath- ing place for the popu- lation. On the way to the Paik, overlooking the roaaway and command- ing a magnificent view of the harbor, is Gov- ernment House, which has for many years been the official resi- dence for the Lieuten- ant Governors of the Island. The present incum- bent maintains a genial hospitality, and during the summer months when Charlottetown is visited by some of the warships of the North American squadron — as is usually the case, Government House be- comes the centre of social gaiety for the time being. In Victoria Park the local Cricket, Football and Baseball Clubs have their grounds. The Tennis Club have a very fine set of courts, all grass, with a dainty little club house where tea is dispensed on "club days." The cricket field is 2S IRINCE EDWARD ISLAND u PRINCE EDWARD ISLAN] 29 I I I I a QCVCNNMINT HOUtE ".(« \. The Churches of Charlottetown. Romnii Catholic. One of the first buildings to arrest the attention of the tourist on his arrival at Charlottetown is the Roman Cathedral, situated in close proximity to the public garden. In the spring of 1896 work was commenced on the construction of a magnificent new cathedral which „ ,..-«^' ^ is estimated to cost about one hun- • dred thousand dollars when com- ' ^ pleted. The old building was re- moved from its former site in order to make room for the new struct- ure, and now serves for a Pro-cath- edral. The edifice now in the course of construction is the third Catholic church to occupy this site. The first church was built here about the beginning of the present century, while the diocese of Charlottetown was still under the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the bishop of Que- bec. The building of the second church — >■" which an illustration is given on this page — which is now about to give way to the new edifice, was commenced in the year 1843, the corner stone being laid in that year by the Right Rev. Bishop B. 'D. Macdonald, ttie second bishop of Charlottetown. This church possessed many striking features of the style of architecture in which it was constructed. The cathedral now in course of construction promises to be a mag- nificent specimen of Gothic archi- tect'ire. It is being built of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick free stone. It measures 200 feet in length, and in breadth it is 90 feet in the nave, and 120 feet in the transept. The two towers when completed will rise to the height of 200 feet, while over the centre of the transept will be placed a campanile 60 feet high. The capitals on the exterior of the building are ornamented by some very ar- tistic specimens of Gothic sculpture, each one having its own symbolical signification. Over the three portals of the main entrance are represented in sculptured forms the Four Evangelists, and also the symbolical representations of "Religion" and "Justice". When completed it bids fair to be one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Canada. The Right Reverend Charles McDonald is the present Lord Bishop of Char- lottetown. v. ▼HE OLD CATHCOXAL 34 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ^HE PRESENT CHURCH I'hiirrli or KniirlaiMi Mt. PnnI'M St. Paul's is the oldest Church of England congregation in Prince Edward Island. The first church building, finished in 1802, stood on Queen Square, near the present Post Office. Prev.'oas to this— when Charlottetown consisted merely of a few scattered houses — services had been held in an Hotel on Queen Street. The first St. Paul's Church was consecrated by Bishop Ing- lis of Nova Scotia, and was used until 1836. when another larger and finer building-shown in the lower portion of our en- graving-was finished. This second church was enlarged in 1845, and again in 1873, to keep pace with the grcwingcongrega- .lion. Last year it was torn down, after having become dear lo many hearts. The present St. Paul's Church is a beautiful structure, as regards both exterior and interior, and the congregation are, with good reason, proud of their church and their services. The present rector is the Rev. John T. Bryan. The services are: Sundays, Morning Prayer at 11; Sunday School and Bible Class at 2.30; Evening Prayer at 7. Holy Communion every 1st Sunday in the month at 11 a. m; every second Sunday at 8.30 a. m; every 3d Sunday at 7 p. m; and on all the greater Festivals and Holy-days. Shortened service every Wednesday at 7.30 p. m. in Prince Edward ;n Square, near the ted merely of a few luses — services had an Hotel on Queen St. Paul's Church ated by Bishop Ing- i Scotia, and was 1836. when another ner building-shown portion of our en- s finished. This rch was enlarged in ;ainin 1873, to keep 5 grcwingcongrega- iarit was torn down, g become dear to re, as regards both in, proud of their n T. Bryan. The Bible Class at 2.30; month at 11 a. m; i on all the greater 7.30 p. m. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 35 Pr(><«l>yt<>rinn">Nt. InniON* St. James' Church, the first Presbyterian place of worship erected in Charlotte- town, dates back in its inception to the year 1825. The property upon which the church stands was donated in that year by Alex. Birnie of London and Wm. Johns- ton. The building was commenced in 1826, and was open for worship in 1828, Occ- asional services were held until 1830 when Rev. James Mcintosh was sent from Scotland to be the pastor. Mr. Mcintosh was formally inducted on Aug. 11, 1831 and ST. JAMES'— -PAST ArD PRESENT at the same time the edifice was solemnly set apart for Divine Worship, Mr. Mc- intosh continued minister until the end of 1836 when he removed to Halifax. In 1840, Rev. Angus Mclntyre a man of great ability, was placed over the congregation, and during his pastorate much was done not only in Charlottetown but throughout the 36 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Island. In 1844 he resigned and returned to Scotland. His successor was Rev. Samuel Brown of the Irish Presbyterian Church, who supplied the congregation for about six months. In 1849 Rev. John McBean was sent out from Scotland, but his health compelled him to resign after a few months and Rev. Robt. McNair became pastor, Mr. McNair continued with the congregation until 1852. In the same year Rev! Wm. Snodgrass came from Scotland, and was minister of the congregation until 1856 when he accepted a call to St. Paul's Church, Montreal. During the pastorate of Dr. Snodgrass the church made great progress. He was succeeded in the same year by Rev. Thomas Duncan, whose pastorate covered a period of twenty years. Mr. Duncan having accepted a call to St. Andrew's Church, Halifax, in 1876, was succeeded in the following year by Rev. Kenneth McLennan, of Peterboro, Ont. During Mr. McLennan's pastorate the handsome edifice, a photograph of which is given, was erected. The foundation stone was laid June 7th, 1877, and the edifice opened for Divine worship October 20th, 1878. Mr. McLennan resigned in 1884 and was succeeded in the following year by Rev. James Carruthers of Knox Church, Pictou. After a pastorate of seven years, Mr. Carruthers accepted a call to James Church, New Glasgow, and in 1893 the present pastor. Rev. Thos. F. Fullerton, was inducted. During Mr. Fullerton's pastorate a handsome and com! modious Sabbath School and Lecture Room was built, giving the congregation a very complete equipment, and adding greatly to the beauty of the church property. Services are held on Sundays at 11 a. m. and 7 p. m. Prayer Meeting on Wednesdays, at 8 p. m. Strangers cordially welcomed. Urnce Church — .nethmllst. What was known as the Second Methodist Church of Charlottetown had its beginning in a series of Sunday School and Prayer Meetings, which were held for two or three years in the old Free Church — Presby- terian — building. In the year 18 75 this building, having been sold, and the congrega- tion being without a meeting place, a com- mittee was appointed by the Quarterly Board of the First Methodist Church to build a Schoolroom as a beginning of a Second Methodist Church. This was done in 1876-the Schoolroom having a seating capacity for four hundred. The services were conducted here as an adjunct to the First Methodist Church until 1884, shortly after the amalgama- tion of the Bible Christians with the Methodists. The Bible Christians of Charlotte- town then joined with the Second Methodist Church, which thus became an independent congregation; and an addition was built to the meeting house-the result being the present neat building, which will seat nine hundred people. The name was changed to Grace Church this year. The pastor is Rev. W. J. Kirbv. Services nrp helH on bundays at 11 a. m., 2.25 and 7 p. m. Prayer Meeting on Wednesday at 7.30 p m iorwasRev. Samuel gation for about six nd, but bis health fair became pastor, e same year Rev. gregation until 18S6 g the pastorate of ed in the same year twenty years. Mr. lifax, in 1876, was of Peterboro, Ont. otograph of which 'th, 1877, and the Lennan resigned in ^arruthers of Knox ■s accepted a call to r. Rev. Thos. F. mdsome and com- :ongregation a very h property. 'rayer Meeting on Church, to build a done in 1876 — the es were conducted fter the amalgama- tians of Charlotte- Jie an independent le result being the ame was changed rvices are held on lay at 7.30 p. m. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 37 t'lrnt MclhotliMl 4'liiircli The Prince Street Methodist Church is an imposing brick building of the Gothic style of architecture. The first Methodist on the Island was Benjamin Chappell, who came out from London in 1774. He took a great interest in religious matters, and kept up correspondence with the Rev. John Wes- ley. The first Methodist minister stationed here was the Rev. Thomas Bulpitt. He arrived in 1807 and died in 1849. For many years the services were held in private houses and in the Court House. In 1810 a site near the London House corner was purchased, and a chapel was erected on it a few years later. In 1835 a more commodious building was erected on Prince St. where the parsonage now stands. The corner stone of the present large and beautiful church was laid on the Queen's Birthday, 1863. This edifice is lis feet long, 68 feet wide, and 42 feet to the eaves. The congregation is numerous and weaitny. The Sunday School numbers over 600 scholars and about SO teachers. A long succession of capable ministers have filled the pulpit. The present incumbent, the Rev. George M. Campbell, is an able and eloquent preacher, and under his ministry the cause of religion has greatly prospered. Services on Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7 p. m. Prayer Meetings on Wednesdays and Fridiys at 7.30 p. m. <'liiirc'h or i:iiKlnnr .s voluntary and vested; the services are fully choral, and celebrated with a strict adherence to all the dignified ritual of the Church of England. Beside the main building is the exquisite little Chapel of All Souls, built in memory of the late Priest Incumbent, and here are held most of the daily services of the church. It is adorned by paintings by the President of the Royal Canadian Academy (Robert Harris Esq ) himself a former parishioner, by handsome carvings, wood decorations and tile's. The Sanctuary is a tribute from the congregation to the memory of the late Uis Hodgson wife of the Hon. Mr. Justice Hodgson, Master of the Rolls tor this Province In connection with the church are flourishing schools for boys ani girls, tbe former of which has educated for the Universities, and otherwise sent into the world u creditable company of honored Canadians. Services : Holy Communion aaiiy at 7 45 a m • Sundays, Holy Communion at 8 a. m.. Matins and Communion alternately on Sundays' at 11 a. m., Evensong at 7 p. m. BnptlHt f'hnreh The Charlottetown Baptist Church occupies a central location on the corner of Prince and Fitzroy Streets. This edifice was erected in 1890, to replace an excellent structure destroyed by fire the pre- vious year. It is a brick building, of modern appearance and appoint- ments. The audience room has a seating capacity of 500, and the adjoining schoolroom seats 200. The church worshipping here was organized in 1838, with nine members. Its growth has been steady, and loyal supporters and friends have gathered about her, as was evinced in the substantial aid extended at the time of the disastrous fire. Her membership is now about 300, with a constitu- ency of about 500. Some of the leading professional and business men and artisans of the city worship here. This church makes a substantial con- tribution to good citizenship. In ——^^^—^ this connection mention may be made of such names as Thos. DesBrisay, Sr., Donald Nicholson, Sr., Geo. Davies, John Scott and Nathan Davies, men of the past generation, whom the church honored with its offices, and were reputed for their good citizenship and public spirit. In the present generation she is well represented also. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 39 his native Province. ev. James Simpson, int, M.A., and Rev. : stained windows on , of London, Eng., ngs, of Boston. The i celebrated with a d. Beside the main 1 of the late Priest iirch. It is adorned obcrt Harris, Esq.) tions and tiles. The late Mrs. Hodgson, ■ this Province. In iris, thp former of e world a creditable laiiy at 7. 45 a. m. ; rnately on Sundays, in on the corner of eplace an excelbnt •yed by fire the pre- is a brick building, arance and appoint- idience room has a y of 500, and the Iroom seats 200. worshipping here in 1838, with nine growth has been i^al supporters and ithered about her, in the substantial the time of the Her membership ), with a constitu- )0. Jading professional en and artisans of iiip here. This a substantial con- d citizenship. In mention may be Sr., Geo. Davies, le church honored >lic spirit. In the Some of the men who have served the church as pastors deserving of special mention are: Revs. George McDonald, Dr. Tupper, T. S. Harding, S. T. Rand, John Davies, W. B. Haynes, D. C. McDonald, J. H. Foshay, and J. A. Gordon. The officers of the body are: Pastor, C. W. Corey. Deacons: James DesBrisay, George Scantlebury, A. W. Sterns, J. K. Ross, Alvin V. Webster. Clerk: E. D. Sterns. Officers S. S. : A. W. Sterns, Superintendent; J. P. Gordon, Assistant; J. A. V.'ebster, Sec'y; R. H. Jenkins, Ira J. Yeo, Librarians. Officers B. Y. P. U. : J. K. Ross, President; E. J. Lucas, Vice-President; J. A. Webster, Secretary: R. H. Jenkins, Treasurer. Services: Sunday 11 a. m., 2.30 and 7 p. m. Prayer meetings, Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 p. m. Pr«Hb3rterinn«*«Zlon Zion Church, which is shown in the illustration on page 21, was erected about the year 1860, under the following circumstances: various families, known as Secessionists, worshipping in the Athenaeum, and in some of the other churches, Free and Kirk, made up their minds to have a church of their own; they held meet- ings, organized, and built the church. The Rev. A. Falconer, now of Pictou, was the first pastor, and remained until about the year 1869; the church was then vacant some time until the Rev, J. M. McLeod was called from Pictou also; immense strides occured during the 20 odd years of his pastorate. The departure of Mr. McLeod for Vancouver, left thr church vacant some months, until a call, unanimous and hearty, was extended to the Rev. David Sutherland, then of Richmond, N. S., and accepted. From his first appearance and preaching the present pastor won Zion Church people (unco canny as they are). Organized instrumental choir, electric lights, frescoed ceilings, upholctered pews, and the many other well-ordered appointments of this fine chureh would combine to make the Douglasses, Mutches, Lockerbys, Frasers, Lairds and others of 1860 stare, if they were with us to-day. Services are: Sunday, at 11 a. m., and 7 p. m. Sunday School at 2.30 p. m. Prayer Meeting on Wednesdays at 8 p. m. 40 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Oenertil Ii if< >ri n.-itioti As regards education Charlottetown may well be proud of the manner in which it is provided for. The Prince of Wales College, a venerable institution, now far too small tor the pressure put upon it, is the Provincial training ground for common- PRIMCC OF WALE* COLLCQt school pupils who aspire to the higher pursuits in life. It is situated in the city, and from out its walls have gone forth many men and women who have won fame for themselves and honor for their Alma Mater. ST. DUNSTAN'S COLLECSE St. Dunstans College, situated about one mile and a half outside Charlottetown, in a charming location, is affiliated with Laval University, Quebec, and grants University degrees to its successful graduates. It is under the direction of the Lord e manner in which itution, now far too lund for common- :ed in the city, and lave won fame for PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 41 de Charlottetown, ;bec, and grants ;tion of the Lord Bishop of Charlottetown. Many of the students who have shojted for old St. Dunstan's on the college grounds, havi« won distinguished places in their chosen pro- fessions; and the high ■ name of the institution I brings yearly to it many Istudents from the other I Provinces and from over I the neijjhboring border. In Charlottetown there I are three large public Ischools, two Convent I schools for girls, and St. I Peter's (Church of Eng- lland) private schools for I boys and girls. Religious and national Falrholm-Resldence of Hon B. Rogers societies a r e w e 11 r e- presented in Charlottetown. There are iwo Masonic Lodges and two Lodges of Oddfellows; Sons of Temperance, Good Templars, W. C. T. U. and other Temper- ance Societies; Sons of England, Foresters, the I ' ' ■ ■ ' ■■ - -"W Caledonian Club of P. E. I., Benevolent Irish Society, Loyal Orange Lodge, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Epworth League, C. M. B. A. Reading over this list, one is inclined to think that many of the citizens of Charlottetown must have a good many "lodge nights " to furnish ex- cuses for late hours. -^ e — ; — ; — „ , , N(!wlandS" Residence of Malcolm Mcleod, Q- C, A stroll through the city, particularly towards the western and northern portion, will bring into view many handsome private houses; the wide streets and the general air of freedom in the matter of space, giving the residences a "-.^y P^ ■] much more comfortable appear- ^J!^ ^.^I^^^SbM 3"ce than is to be observed in ^^^ _ ™°*' cities. j!j^ Ws^mg^^B^^^ ^" ^^^ suburbs are to be seen ' i*^J"JJ«-SrSB*s»Kas. some splendid properties — most of them situated near to the water — and as land does not sell in Char- lottetown at so much the square footi most men of any mean.s at all find it not difficult to set their ^^U 42 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND dwelling places in the midst of handsomj grounds. On these pages we reproduce from photographs a number of the houses of private individuals. Nothing is more enjoyable than to spend an hour or two in driving along the roads that run out from and around Charlotte- Itown. One obtains many L'ood views of the land- j scape and gets a very J good idea of the condi- |tion of the inhabitants. The Y. M. C. A. I building has a well ap- I pointed reading room land gymnasium, where I the Secretary is always I happy to extend a wel- |come to visitors. ____^__^^^^^^^,^_______^^,__^^ Chariottetown has not Residence of W. H. Aitken, Esq, arrived at the era of street-ears; their introduction was attempted recently, but the effort was defeated by reason of the objections made to the cars running on Sundays. There are three daily newspapers published in Chariottetown, The Daily SIdmount— Residence of Hon, F, Peters Examiner, The Daily Patriot, and The Morning Guardian. These papers each have weekly editions, and The Guardian publishes a semi-weekly besides. There are also Mvo other weekly newspapers, Tbr Hr.-id snd The Watchmaii, and a semi-weekly, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 43 t» we reproduce Nothing is more hat run out from ound Charlotte- 3ne obtains many ews of the land- ind gets a very ea of the condi- the inhabitants. Y. M. C. A. I has a well sp- reading room mnasium, where retary is always :o extend a wel- visitors. ottetown has not at the era of )rt was defeated own, The Daily ipers each have There are also a sciui-weekly, The Islander. It can be safely said that there are enough newspapers. As regards hotel accommodation read- ers are referred to the advertising index Bt the back of this book. The itorei of Charlottetown will he found to contain complete stocks of the different lines of merchandise. It will be found also that the goods and the prices I are about the same as in many larger | cities. Persons who intend to spend a holiday" Residence of Hoh.Xh Oavl^T in Prince Edward Island must not imagine that they are going to be far removed from the comforts of civilization. These are, for the most part, easily to be found within the CO.. fines of Char- I Ten miles out of the city lone can lose himself in the forest primeval, and J forget that there is such la thing as civilization; 1 but it is comforting to know that it is never far I away. ' '"<■ p.ii' nf (he Irland I in favor and ofien- |est reccomended to tour- i is what is called the I North Shore, which may Residence of T. C. James, Esq. b e reached either by driving straight across the Island, a delightful trip of between twelve and fifteen miles; or by train to the nearest station; or by "bike." A drive to one of the North Shore hotels is one of the most popu- lar plans for a day's outing. If the reader will look at the map he will see marked along this same North Shore, nu- merous sand-banks. The sea has been for centuries washing up the sand to be tossed and moulded by the wind into all sorts of fantastic shapes. The beach is beaten hard by the ("ontlnuous action of the waves. Residence of C. R. Smallwood, Esq. 44 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND No more j)erfect surf-bathing is to be found in all the world. Here during the mid- summer days one can come and escape the heat. The solitude of the place is almost ppp w -If™" -»- wn- > -mrr^ tr-, :' , S' 1 p * • M n^^m V ■1 -*'JKgr>- i^:\. -. ..■>fwi ■ ■ ■^i 1 1 1 1 1 1 n 1 w ^^Hl ■I 1 1 1 1 1 Lfc^^yte.^M k i i m iBfl mm g complete. The silence is broken only by the murmer of the unceasing sea. On the land the heated air may shimmer and tremble, but on the shore is a refreshing coolness. " There blow a thousand gentle airs, And each a difEerent perfume bears." THREE MEN CN A RAFT All the noisy notes of birds and insects, mellowed by distance, affect one slumber- ously. To lie down, stretched out luxuriously on the side of the sand-bank and to gaze idly over the dancing waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, is to be insensibly PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 45 E O ■ « Z O u H 10 drifted into a state of contented rest. There are no brass bands, no side-shows, no screeching steamboats, loaded with objectionable ..rgtr2^-». excursionists, to come and picnic under one's nose; no tramps— the genus is unknown; no foul odors, nor beer saloons, nor gambling- houses; none of the annoyances of a modern seaside resort. In- stead, the almost unbroken line of hard white beach, the sandhills rising gently, and behind them the prosperous farms extending all along, and following the line of the shore. Verily this is the place for weary men and women to come to build up worn out tissue, to rest the mind, to banish weariness. Afterwards when the shadows fall and the day is done, the moon comes out and makes the scene more romantic than ever. There are hotels and farm houses dotted all along the shore, where one „^.-. ^%^ can stay and enjoy all " this happiness at rates ranging from $5 to $12 j, per week. Trout fishing can be had at no great i trouble, while mackerel] and cod-fishing can be I enjoyed by any who! desire to go out with) the fishermen who live along the shore. The principal North Shore resorts are located at Rustico, Tracadie, Stanhope, and Brackley Point. Rustico may be reached by taking the traii. to Hunter River, where a coach from the Seaside Hotel meets passengers. To get to Tracadie, one may drive by road (sixteen miles) or take the train to Bedford Station, whence passengers are driven to the Hotel Acadia. The other places are between twelve and fifteen miles distant from Char- lottetown, and are to be reached by carriage. The attractions of this part of the Island have induced several wealthy people to build private cottages for their own use. On the next page we give an illustration of "Dalvcny," the handsome resi- 46 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND dence of Alexander Macdonald Esq., President of the Standard Oil Co., Cincinnati. It must not be imagined that the holiday resorts of P. E. Island are confined to the northern side of the Province. At Summerside, the prosperous capital of Prince County, dis- tant forty miles from Charlotte- town by rail, there are many pleasant ways of spending the time. Richmond Bay and Malpeque, where the famous oysters come from, is here, and the scenery in the vicinity is charming. Summerside is lighted by electricity, has good hotels — particularly the Clifton House — is connected] by telegraph and telephone with Charlotte- town. From here the splendid steamer Northumberland of the Charlottetown Steam Nav. Co., makes daily trips to Pt. Du Chene, N. B., and this is the popular route for- fast travel to P. E. Island during the summer season. Souris, in King's County, is another delightful resort, which is rapidly becoming popular as a watering place. Souris is said to be, by its admirers, the healthiest and the prettiest place on P. E. Island. It is situated on the line of railway, and has good accommo- dation for visitors. In the neighborhood of Souris there are some of the finest trout streams of the Province. Georgetown, also in King's County, on the line of railway, has many attractions for visitors. The harbor is one of the finest in the world, and for any one looking for rest, pure and simple, this is the place to come to. Georgetown is a quiet place but it has the advantages of good accommodations for visitors, and communication twice a day, by train, with Charlottetown. There are many other places, all deserving of mention, and all possessing much the same claims to consideration. We cannot better conclude this subject than I'AMlU&JMiaJiit PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 47 by quoting the following pargp. phs fro.-n a little book published a few years ago ■by the proprietor of the Hotel Acadia, Tracadie Beach: — "Here, at least, ■one cr find a new ^'>-'"'*flW!W>'*'«W Tesort, which has the ■ger.uine charm of ■health, quiet, seclu- sion from the world, "beautiful scenery, a vast variety of rural sports and pleasures, and scenes suggesting constantly the most Tomantic and striking historical epochs of the last century in both the new aiid old ■world. To these may be added daily com- munication with the outside world, most Residence of Jamw Pa^tonrS^ favorable surroundings for the recovery of health in mind and body, and all the comforts of a first-class table and sleeping accommodation. ,, In a few years, Prince Edward Island will have many more hotels, and will be Iso in King's larbor is one imple, this is ages of good train, with thronged with tourists, but the -'bloom of the peach" is to be the prize of those who first break into this attractive and suggestive territory, so long overlooked by the great world," ■' 48 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ^ ^'*-v''ii^V. ^V4^V^s^'«..v^W4^'«i^^'«.:^«l^^»^.v^^«.v«i«^Vi?*j earth by means of a * • ^4 hoe. Then, if the : .. ^ ,,, season were not too far advanced another bit of the forest was cut down, burned off, and sown with wheat or oats, which was also covered with a hoe. The logs and branches of the trees, cut down and re- maining unburned, were rolled or carried ^hc present-d.v method to the outskirts of the clearing, and formed a sufficient fence all around it. While the first crop was growing, our pioneer farmer continued his attack upon the forest, happy if his heavy and continuous labors were cheered by the smiles and his food well prepared by the loving hands, of a pioneer wife. With his gun, fishing-rod, and scoop-net, he had usually not much difficulty in stocking the family larder from time to time,-for game and fish were plentiful. But there are on record some cases of keen privation and of Providential escapes from starvation At the end of the short summer, the first little, bountiful crop of wheat was cut with PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 51 the primitive reaping-hook, and the first potatoes dug with a hoe. Excellent mealy potatoes they invariably were; and the wheat, ground by hand, between two stones, and properly baked in the ashes on ihe earth, furnished bread of good quality. The labors of our pioneers during winter were as toilsome as those of summer. Timber was needed for the ships in course of construction on the banks of con- venient harbors and rivers, as well as to furnish freight for the ships that sailed away to the English markets. Lumber was required for the construction of a neighboring mill, or to be sawn at the pits for use in the erection of houses for the Government officials and the men in trade, who came with money in their pockets. The supply of these wants furnished a-nph employment throughout the months of frost and snow; and the land was, at the same time, relieved of its burden of forest. I ii* •^'^^r^sa? STANLEY BRIDGE By the return of spring, our pioneer settlers, had in this way earned enough to purchase, besides the absolutely necessary supply of tea, tobacco, and rum, a cow or, perhaps, a horse or a pair of oxea; and, for the shelter of these, a log barn was. added to the farm-steading. Then the work of cutting down and clearing away the woods was continued, and was not infrequently accompanied by great forest fires. Year after year, the seed, in wheat and oats, barley and potatoes, and a little flax, was committed to the ever-widening area brought by continuous labor under the dominion of the hoe;^and year after year the fertile soil yielded to the slow reaping-hook and hoe the grain and_ potatoes required for the sustenance of those by whom it was tilled. With equal pace the pioneer's family and his stock of cattle, to which a few sheep and pigs were multiplied. There were those days. There were any kind. But when the go to the town, or the strong, light poles, at- on either side, to the a d d e d — increased and no covered carriages in no wheeled vehicles of pioneer farmer had to- mill, he took two long, lached them as shafts, Jtraw collar of his horse, ..lUu/"" 52 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND or the wooden yoke of his ox or heifer, fastened the hinder ends together by means of a hardwood stick and a coupfe of hardwood pins; attached . small platform; placed upon th.s h.s bag of grain or other product, and proceeded along the path ■ marked by blazed trees, to the nearest shipyard, or other centre of trade. While the aoad of necessity was almost continually urging forward our pioneer farrners, there were not wanting compensations, even in the lone log cabins in .he midst of the wilderness. The eariy settler in P. E. Island was not at all troubled abo.t the duty on 0,1 or the prfce of electric light. He couldn't go to his telephone in the evemng and hold a conversation with his friend in the nearest town concerning the day s domgs in Great Britain or the day's battfe on the plains of Thess.' ^ But seated before his blaring wood-fire -wood was plentiful in those days-in the wide ffre-place, with an immense back-log steaming and fizzing at the ends, he could enjoy h.s evenmg p.pe, and toss his babies on his knee, or divide among them the home- made maple sugar, while he listened to the whirr of the little spinning whee or The click of the quick shuttle as his industrious wife spun the flax or wool or wove the r 1rZ\ "• ""''" '='°*' ""'' "''^^ ^^ -<^ '^^y -"« to be protected from he cold. When a neighbor paid him a visit, he could discuss the latest' nws om the nearest post-office or talk over the old times .. the old land. If to hisTndu r^ were added good judgment and good heal, he could rest and sleep in peace none making h.m afraid He retired early an., .ose before the sun. Lis tasted' "ere simple; his desires few. He lived close ■ , nature and to nature's God. He Con- quered the wilderness and prospered. In the course of seven or eight or ten years from the time of his arrival, the roots of the stumps of the trees which he at the first cut down, were sufficiently decayed to be taken out. Then began the heavy work of stumping In this work our pioneer farmer was often assisted by his neigh- bors, he in turn assisting them, with horse or yoke of oxen. Every succeeding summer he would have a "stumping frolic, "-in which all the men and boys near- by would take an active part-ending by a dance with the girls and a "goose supper" in the " -ening. li i PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 53 The stumps out, or partially out, there was soon a new development of farmmg m Prince Edward Island." A rough, home-made, wooden plough, with a wooden '^ * ' mould-board, was introduced, and this was followed by the "crotch- harrow." This latter implement was simply a small hard-wood tree, trimmed of all but two stout branches, into each of which a few wooden teeth were inserted. When in use the stem of the tree ' won', wm.rf. lowcr mo-.taguc was attached lo the oxen's yoke, and the branches, with the teeth formed the The way and the work were thus made easier for our pioneer farmers and %,(.if4!.iF: ■■**" ^ the.r sons. Thejr began to enlarge their borders with greater rapidity than at the be,.nmng. A strong .demand tor ship timber and lumber continued; and he w nter were st.ll profitably spent in the ^yoods. In the spring the plough nd harrow we loads r? T '" ^^"-^'^-'»g -'-* °* <=!— ce; a'nd in the autumn or fal loads of oats and potatoes were taken tn tho nearest norts :>,,A =K,v,...j * i, , ot Enpland and the United States. ' ' ^ '^'^'^'^ '° '^' "^"^"'^ > . ' 54 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND •h- pretretAard'ir; f f "P"°"^ "™" '" ^ ' E- ^^'-d or forced .0 ™ove by pressure of hard t.me. „ home, or actuated by both these motives combined, .,h,p^ loads of immigrants occa- sionally came out from England, Ireland and Scot- land. These accepted holdings in the woods ad- jacent to ii earlier clear- ings. In their efforts to subdue the forest, these later settlers had th<- ad- vantage of the roads, mills and other conveniences obtained as a result of the labours of the earlier settlers; and they on their part supplied to the little colony in the woods some of the products of handi- craft and culture in the mother land. Not the least important of these were the peripatetic preachers and teachers who went from cabin to cabin, preaching and teaching during the days and evenings and sleeping at nights in the big "settle-bed" upon the cabin floor. The whole of Prince Ed- ward Island, and its early inhabitants, were thus, for the most part, gradually brought into a state of cul- tivation. Year by year, larger crops of oats and potatoes were grown for consumption at home and shipment abroad. The reap- ing-hook, ere long, gave place to the scythe and six-horse thr.^V '"* T" "* ""■' ""'^'"' ^"'^ '^e ponderous, six-norse threshing machine was usedi nstead of the simol^ flail Th. r ■ ,., PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND This period was marked by continuous heavy exports. While our farmers and shippers mad.' money and prospered, the soil of th^ Islarl w.is deprived of much of its pristine fertility. Th. qaantily and quality of our crops began to be less satisfactory. Weevil attacked the wheat. Hay and oats refused to grow in their - rly luxuriance. The price of ships went down with the advent of peace and iron steamers, j and our supply of ship timber became exhausted. In this contingency greater care was taken of stable manure and its application to the land The mussel banks at the bottoms of our harbours and rivers were drawn upon by farmers with capita! results. Some of the farmers resorted to the y n ljii ■ . j p. --y. 3-,. better class of fattening of cattle for export to the mar- kets of St. John and Halifax, Newfound- land and Great Britain. Horses of excellent quality were bred for the use of the lumbermen of Maine and New Bruns- wick, as well as for the stylish residents of Atlantic port cities. Prudence and economy aided industry. Attention was paid to the rotation of crops. Agricul- tural machinery of the latest invention and most approved p^.'tem were intro- duced. The seeder, cultivator, mower, i reaper, binder, improved harvester, etc., S were brought into use. Improved farm 7 buildings were erected; and in many i cases the adornment of orchards and ° gardens was attached. In some parts of „ the country, improved fences, including g hedge-rows of hawthorn and spruce, add » to the satisfaction of the view. Of ' course much remains to be done. Even * in the more advanced settlements of the % Province, there Is much that is unfinish- I ed or that needs improvement. The country is yet young. Buf, taken for all in all, no part of North America pre- sents wider or more pleasing rural land- scapes. For many years the struggle of our P. E. Island farmers with the obstacles pre- sented by nature, was accompanied by a struggle with absentee landlordism. Land- lords who, with a few exceptions, resided abroad, drew from their tetiants here an annual tribute money, called rent. The / 56 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND rnoan, .„ , ^ c„. was s.nUl. Bu, in the Hfgrega.e i, wa. ,o heavy a drain upon B.3.des .h>s, there was ,eeU„g prevalent that the .uen who ,ubd,fed the fo re. and «nd gave all its value to the pelled to pay rent to th« who had jjiven nothing landlords, and who had to falHl the conditions Ceived their grants a long agitation, the were surrendered as forced sale and pur- Island became a raem- Confedjration; and the rare exceptions, holders of The soil of Prince Ed- the sense that the soil of Ont- land, ought not to be corn- heirs and assigns of those for their rigl.t to act a« each and all neglected upon which they re- from the Crown. After ' rights of the landlords the result of an en- chase, shortly after the ber of the Canadian farmers are now, with their lands in fee simple, ward Island is not strong in ario and some of the West- em ..i middle States is strong. But it r.,p3nis readilv ^H , " ^"'• cultivation. It is for the most /art light, .^Z^: .^UnT ^hT: f ^.^d U .mparts a r.cher sheen to the green of it, meadows and grainfields than nTsoil n Amenca. Its productiveness is, upon the whole, at least equal to ha of a"! of ie der Provnces of Canada. According to the census of im, the p po.t oTof oat and potatoes grown ,n the Province, per thousand acres, is tar higher than hat of anv other part of Canada east of the great prairies, while the proporti f wVe , urni^ •CtMt NEAR NCW QLASGOW , and other grains and roots is, on the average, equally high. In the year 1890 the agricultural products of about fifteen thousand farmers in Prl t.^ /t / / cultivating or partially cultivating 1,280,000 acres, incTudl - ''''"'' Wheat, - - . . 596,761 bushels, j Turnips - . . 2 OOS 4^^ k ^ , Barley - - - - 147 88n " a , 2,005,453 bushels, r. . i'J/.BSO ; Apples - . . . S2 018 Oats - - - - 2 922 ■J'!? " di a^uio Tj 1 u . ^,vzz,55Z Plums - - . . 1 479 „ Buckwheat - - . 84 460 " n\. i,t/7 D . * ot,tw Cherries ... 4 26S " Potatoes - . - 7 071 in« » tr ' /,U71,308 , Hay ... 132,659 tons. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 57 heavy a drain upon s greatly hindered, idued the forest and' {ht not to be com- and assigns of those heir right to act as h and all neglected rty-two cheese factories and four cr,-.meries have be.- ..=■«.. ,hed throughout the country. These are, with one exception, managed upo' -he co-ope,,. tive plan. A number of farmers form a joint-stock company, erect a b ild.MK, furni ! the plant that is required, employ a skilled dairyman, supply milk-fo • w\ h ,n,t ,.i the pnce is paid in advance of the sale of the product-make and sell the I..,. •■• d bu ter, and div.de the balance of profit, after paying all expenses, at the end of the H..:* . T"^ '" " "'' '' ^'- ^^"J^'"'" ""''^' °f Charlottetown, Mr. Heartz has, from time to time, imported a large number of pure-bred Holstein Guernsey and Jersey cattle, and has set about the manufacture of butter in a factor^ !ndh,r"\ ?'",'"'*"'''' '' "'" '"^''P'^' '° '^' ^'°^'°«- I'^ t-^l"'^'^ i" cheese and butter have found a ready sale in the markets of Great Britian,'as well as in those ll '^;J'f^°]'"SFroy^nc.s, Newfoundland and the West Indies, and are regarded Tnd ,1 r V'' '"P"'- ^" '^' ^"'""'" "^ 1896 cheese manufactured and sold in the Province amounted to 1,612,209 lbs., the value of which incash was $141,235.19. During the summer of 1896 and the winter of 1895' -that IS, within a year-the product of our butter factories amounted to 225,802 lbs.— the value of which was $41,706.37. "-".ou^ .1, . J^'" .T°""" "^ '^"^ '^'"^'' "^ ^^^ ^"^y ^"d tentative efforts of less than three thousand farmers. It is estimated that, when the dairy industry, which i yet n Its infancy, shall have attained the proportions of which the farn,ip /'nr'^.-l/J the Province is capable, they will be quadrupled without detracting fVm-perhaps^ /'-■ 58 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND rather adding to-the quantities of the products of Prince Edward Island in other In this connection it may be remarked that there is an assured prospect of a " Mefs s Tn '"::''' °' '"'• ^ '^^ "' P""' ''^^'"^ '" Charlottetown (the Messrs. Rattenbury), have now in course of construction a large establishment, which view ON THC STRETCH FARM, WEST RIVIR wll be fitted w,th all modern appliances for the slaughter of swine and the curing, packing smoking and complete preparation of pork and its by-products, for markets m Great Bntam, the neighboring Provinces of Canada, and elsewhere. Means will ,■««-«*. f ^tiMit-itt t/^***"'*' #^«^-:' 'f "* t'i'<*^^ti^v^Pllto-*'. £»:SJL J|i>«'^. ■"^■^Vi- A^i^^^C^. mp^^ thus be afforded for disposing profitably of three or four times as many hogs as our farmers have sold in the years that are past, and of adding largely to the , the Province. I increment of rd Island in other ired prospect of a ' harlottetown (the iblishment, which PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 59 .nH r ^;*i ';'''!* ^'°;^5«^"d direct steamship communication between the Province xpeSed h!; theV '"V^ "'"^' """g™ ^^ ^-^ been made-it is confident expe ted hat the farmers of Pnnce Edward Island will, in the near future, be able to fruits, all of which are produced here in the highest perfection, and that they will thus orL-X'sr.*""'*' '"' "" '» "•" '" ""■^— - -'»•--' will h.^"' " """'' "°* *" '"PP"'"'* "''' ^'^'"8 '" P""« Edward Island, is, or ever will b , an easy means of rapidly accumulating great wealth. It will y eld a good .ving to a good husbandman, and to the husbandman who adds to indust i prudf^ and economy, it will yield a competence. There are hundreds, aye tho sand , ind the curing, cts, for markets re. Means will ^'^ -.wnK*' " ny hogs as our e increment of cases in which men have landed here without a shilling in their pockers and have become passing rich in land and stock and agricultural machinery, together with money at interest. Some of these men have lived to an advanced age, carrying with them, throughout life, those most precious of earthly riches, health of body and peace of mind. Upon the other hand, many have completely or partially failed, even though they may have come here with money in their pockets. These either knew nothing about agriculture,-or else, having learned to farm according to the old country methods, they refused to conform to the conditions and circumstances of this new land As a matter of fact the forces which combined in the movemert that brought Prince Edward Island out of a state of wilderness into a state of civilization hved in the British Isles as fishermen and crofters, others came from the large towns- many had never seen an axe or a hoe, a plough or a harrow until after their arrTval' The wonder is that such a large proportion of these succeeded in the pursuit of agriculture. Nor is it surprising that some of these men and their descendants have always found farming a tiresome and not very lucrative occupation, and have u 60 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND products of it LLsarethrmentr i!' T' ''"'' ""' '''"^ '^^^ *^^ «""* rarms are the men and women who have been reared upon them .t h.r whom .™ w'„tab,«. r V ""'"S-«<"'l»™»P>"1«'l«ell..tden and prosperous yeomanry, they rest from their labor, church yards,~«and their works do follow them." 'n the numerous quiet country 'Oft did the harvest to their sickle yield- Their furrow oft the stubborn glebe hLs broke; How jocund did they drive their team afield' How bowed the woods beneath their sturdy stroke " ny sh ■^-^^r^*^*«?J^- 5ut from the farms :s, as teachers and world. As of the' id that the finest i upon them. ny of the original ■t during the reign 5nizened by wild acated, intelligent •c^-^Ciampiag-dur in prince QScoarc} nS"^r> quiet country " There is a pleasure in the pathless woods, There is a rapture on the lonely shore, There is society, where none intrudes. By the deep sea, and music in its roar." fZlZ'^'-l'T""" ^/""' '"' '^' ^"° ''« -^tl>«™- -i'o would alter or ' meddle with th?: matchless lines. shore in this garden of the summer seas. experience on stream and The uninitiated world-wanderer, who comes to us looking for a s.nH h u guarding the coasts of New Brunswick and Mnv, q ,• / ^'"5 ^ sand-bank nf <3f T ,. • orunswick and Nova Scotia from the swell of the finif of chmate-short of tropical, and any sort of scenerv h,- • '^ "'*' r 1 niijr i.uti oi scenery — Darnng mountains. 62 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND il I CAMPING-OUT IN PRINCE COWARD PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 63 ' '' ' caves, washed by the cool green sea, or climbs the lofty clifiFs swept by the never failing breeze —which (no matter what its direction) is, even in the Dog-days, so tempered as if ii had iust toyed with the bergs i-f Greenland,— he may realize and apply, to hi.- heart's content, and th?. 100 without being pack- ed in a barrel, the prin- Does he long for warm and languid waters ' He •„ f.'\°' """ ^^*°"'"" the many shallow bays that indent ti, / '" '^"'^ ^'^ '"^^^l '" °ne of 3-^e, a^Bede^ue, ^^ ;^:;:: B^^tZ^;-:::' "-^--^^ -- with ust so.:e'r:;;:i:"as^rarsf ^^ '::'; ^^^"^ ■' ^'^^ '^' '-^- p^-^ ^-^^ -^ verse, where, « Dunl, ItnilV^L:; .L^^^' '"-"^^"-'^ ^^ ^^^^ssor Caven. DUNK RIVCR—THE BRIDGE There he may cast his toil-worn limbs prone at the riv»r'c • .• deep, and yet sustained by, the springy velvet turf Lt.M l"""^'"' "^'"""^ 64 PRINCE EDW/RD ISLAND nSHINO AND SHOOTING SCENES IN P. E. ISLAND ■| rod .0, book „„ co„e, „„ thJZlZ^2'Z''''7''^°' •'''■'■ ""'" -"""' '.".k lh,o,,sb ..,a „„i 41, ^ , ' , °" "•""> •"<■ "km. if tk. wicked do ».»r ,h.„ „,„ „„, .,b„,.., " ""'■ '• ''»°- 'k.! -ikn. a„ bigg., J.b 1„ ,1. a .n of forget£ulness,-what better can there be th,n breaks the stillness but the plash of a lazy trout, or fhe drowsy hoot of an owl, or the long-drawn plain of h. whjp poor-will, where the n,ur«uf of the fa ! ff ^fpfd i| .s hke s.lence audible, and every sense is s eepeS in •( dreamy rest by the soft lullaby of Nature's h !!fv ^^ redolent of flowers and forest li^e. '^'"^' , If it is sport and fun you are after, join a party of ' ]olly campers at Cape Abel, Fortune Bay. What Hfe ■ - a draught of ozone from over those blue wate» f' a plunge mto the briny as an awakener before bT Sst ' When do the sea-trout taste so dainty, as here wh»„ they come sizzling from the pan? Where doL « . . the evening fire? Where do joke and iTbe tn T' "' '^""^ '°" ^° ^^" ^ ^°- ^ °°J°''«^"'»J'be and story come off so pat? Stale, flat, ard THE ORIQINAL CAMPIRS Or P c I late; for though he made a long chase wp rn„w / I ^^ ^*P"*«"« "me too terrified animal gained on him'nVfi a^c ea i , 1" TH"' '' '"^ "^' '"^ '^« «^t ^^:^- -r - -----;:e^^::;:rtrrth: - ... .r .ing iate at ^^r.-':z-;::z:^::^-::-:^r -- '° -r„ ^z^::'2 :;::^;'ftr :r:::::;^. v- r --'--^ - our satisfaction at the comforts of hom pole n a he tii'f "T' ^"' '° •=°^" over housekeeping in town, .hen we in^Lptd found ittstr''"^ '''' ' '''' o^er^t^2:^"'^^i;i^-^yr'' ----^-^ Whispered da. deserted his wor^. and fled^'VLT^hL-Zurh: trrbHh'e V^?'"" " ''' Posse comitatus" under arms, took refuge in a lof tv fir I '^\^'P'^'" «"d *»» besieged and starved into submission. ^ ^'' ""^"^ ^' ^^' '^g^larly But here are the ladies to spend the dav" T »f , "This is the chariot, Florence," cr.es Tom And """' '^"" '' '^« ^'^t-'on- new„-pain.ed hay wagon, with'boarS across fof sea'.s""i::;''; ''"r " ''~' '^^^ whip, and we are off, a merry party enough JllTnU 7 ^ '' ^'''^ ^oes the life to keep from being Jolte/out. ' Oh,"wha XC^'^ZZ f"''" '°^ "^^^ when the heart is light; and we wake the echoes w t^ son. and , "A""' ' '""P' -s qu.te a character in his way, and relieves the telil nf f. ^ ? ' °"' -charioteer good steed " Sconifex," and of his '^' '^"^^ ^"^ ^^les of his eighteen-year-old dog "Cathusalem," ^ that trots beside. ^«r-r«i'— ' — -"V^'**^^-*. We arrive. But, jast as the ladies •— ^^^^^^ ^*^ prepare to descend, an i.-nploring ^ voice beseeches, "Please don't move, ^ i,^W^I^ * g:rls!" and the camera-fiend stands 4' .jHSP^l confessed. "Starving" s the word ' ' ' ' "~ all round; and the culinary depart- ment is soon in full swing. How self-important is the air of Tom, as, tied up in a jack-towel ■■ apron, he fries the fish.-and his own face' T,.i, '=°'""''" rustic board, and set the table with manv .^i u "'^ '^^ '^^ =1°'^' °^" the ju.ce, the mistakes increase the fun; but when the em, we can swallow lakes, which c^'t ?ht no more of his pentance came too g of his reel as the trophy hoisted on mate hero, like the "■s, but a nuisance out" means, in the ■ freedom. Away survey,— no one to I smoke. 'W contentedly we erty; and to cover laking such a fuss stiraes whispered e scullion of the Captain and full he was regularly n at the station, lere it is— a huge Crack goes the nother for dear matters a bump. Our charioteer "th tales of his cloth over the relish, and due 3uts salt in his but when the :^ri^r;^- i::ts:i-r ; --- ^" - -- - -a. is situation exceeds that of the s^ 'l^.^'X;';;- ;.''-^'''. ^- ^^^ novelty of the The ,azy man sleeps the sleep of peace, tin wak nefh T "' ' ''"''=' '"''' °' -^ist. member of the party, who exCaiL "Oh dear "did nt' "' ".' """'' ''' ^""^'"'^ to explore. If only I were on the opposite sid.-^r ?""' ^"' '° ^'^^P' !'"> off -ater. Will gallantly comes to the rescue ,'?: Ju" ''"' ^''"" ^"^^ '^'^ •n mid-stream. "Quick- snap them " ies F,or "^ '^?'' "'^ "^ ''''''"' - -«" to that young lady of Will's who isTen veTr . ' '"^ ^' ^'" "^"^ the picture you know." ""° '^" y^"" hng, a quick splash breaks the wafer anf the H V ' ' , '"^ '^'*^°"' '^' '^^^^^'^ warn- hooking of the first three-pounder T^e.^^^^^^^^^^ practised eye and feeling hand he follows the S^^^^^^^^^^ beats high, as with finally, with doubled rod plays him into th/.r n t *^^ 'P"'^'''^'' beauty, and the sport waxes warm. T^he^wa'^ iltaf/n ZoTj'''' '' 't ^-"-^- ^"^ now - -at.n into ...„m as we hght with the struggling r-«^v I I PRINCE EDWARD ISI leviathans, and the enthusiastic Harry rushes int "cap.„g ,hale. We take the .ay to al '>/ u " " "-'■'' '""''' '° "pture an ad.es apostrophize the moon and i^he beauty of', 'lt"l" "' ''^''^^ ^-''«'- The cake and cocoa. Soon we start for the Dennt ^^' "' sentiment gives way to trusty "Sconifex." Various and omS 'r;Th:?;'^'; ^''"'^' ^"^ '^''''-'1 '^e .--.^^a... we catch the tra., and .id IZ " ^S^ ^tisl^ '°'^' Such were our days in camp-oases in the desert of life. Gold HlS'lTBrltir^'coCb:.;" hi^e "" 'Z ''' /"""' ''"''' "' ^"'^^ «<> *"« -emory-a bond of union and renhr'everrerH •""'""' ^"*'" ^P^'" '" '^"^ common origin i„ ,he "dear old Island "-HBm' * " "' °"' """^^^'^ «"<* ^^ to capture an askets. The gives way to le behind the shady road; litors. Acadia to the spots in the loyhood and PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND A. 8. JOHNSOM, PK a ^***3^*% II. M. JOHNSON, PHM. a. For 5unburn AND FOR GENTLEMEN To USE AFTER SHAVING . . . CREAM of; R0SE5 DENTIFO/^M ^ iif * Soda Water we ice_cold-wi,h Pu,e Fruit Juice fl.vor.-i, the only kind serve. CRUSHED FRUITS &c TOOTH, HAIR, CLOTH, KAIL AND HAT BRUSHES FREHCH, ENGLISH. GERMAN AND AMERICAN PERFUMES. JOHHSOH & JOHNSON Main St. SOURIS. GRADUATES IN PHARMACY. ^ \. K yv t ^< Cor. Kent and Prince S. ., Cor. Queen and Richmond Sts. CHARLOTTETOWN M 70 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND FLETCHER'S PIANO WAREROOMS Masonic Temple Building Pianos and Organs Constantly on Hand For Sale or Rent masonic temple building, charlottetown. m PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 71 BEST... 3 WE SELL THE BEST THE BEST STATIONKRV _FANCY GOODS. ETC.. IN THE PROVINCE. JUST COME AND SEE OUR LINE OF WEDGEWOOD WARE JAPANESE^WARES, AND .BERLIN PHOTOGRAPH.S ••• New Novels received o^as published AND if you have a neat job to be done in the PRINT ING line — — ^ Bring it to its f lit Or Ik ^ 0* yk \k «k lb ib ttr Ik ik * «k Ilk HASZARD & MOORE %»«... S"NNYSIDE, CHARLOTTETOWN ! jJLWe AdYertise^^^ Because »« „.„, „„, ^„,„ ,^ Crockery and Glassware in the ci it. CaU THE <^UBr«B nn>... STORE W. p. COLWILL 72 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ESTABLISHED 1858 DAWSON'S HEADQUARTERS FOR GUNS, RIFLES, REVOLVERS, AMMUNITION OF ALL KINDS, CUTLLRY, ETC, * * * Agents for the following well-known *BICYCLBS# r.f*tt Evans & Hodge Barnes Perfect Garden City Dominion Stag, $48.00 A pleasure to show Goods Call and see us. •^'•'^'•^•^OOO ML. E. DJ^iAZSON . Cor Kent and Gt George :ts. e 9 9 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND I Slater Shoesp. T. BELL'S { amherst | ^ FOR MEN I Fine Footwear ^ Hand Mads Boots | ? $3, $4, & ssr" a!? ct"^ ""'""'? ^°' «"^y e ®^©^-r^»^9^Xi«-,^eie^J^^ ^ and Winter Wear. J Tobacco Manufacturers | ^^ — ^ ?p?rT ^^T-°^ ?° °^^^^^« °f 20 lb. each ^ Pearl Smoking in caddies of 20 lb each ^ IK l^^'^l '^ °^^^^^« °f 20 lb. each ^ Black Twist in butts of 70 lb. each ^ The above brands are m.de from Virginia and Kentucky ^ leaf, and are the best in . he market J% ^^"'"'^''y * n «= HICKEY & NICHOLSON ^ Queen Street, Charlottetown. a I DENTISTRY BV 3 PB^'r.'.T-^r '*"^*"*""^* ^ Berlin Dental Parlors I ^ Surgical and Operating D^paitmenmT MOLONEY 2 _^!^!!l!!!if!P!ii^nt:" C. E. KENNEDY » 9 J FAIIOOS BERLIN HETHOD OF PAINIESS DEKTISTRT 74 i ul PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Dodd & Rogers Wholesale and Retail Dealers g Enolish, Ambrican, Okrman, Canadian !K ^!& •&(<• '^ ^s* «*i^ «»«• ^«r HARDWARE '^ ^^^^^^^^^^M^^^^m^?^wm^m ^!4'^^& I STOVES, BICYCLES « PAINTS, OILS, &c. I Fine Cutlery a Specialty «><>O^Oo<» CHARLOTTETOWN, P. E. I. ^'^&^>i}>&&s>mmmiim>mmmsi mm. ^L PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ''^ JKW^BLER <%<^ 75 3 ^ SOUVENIR SPOONS AND NOVELTIES I Hardware Store ^ ^ ^"^^^ ^^° "EAVY HARDWARE ^ ^ FINE ENGLISH CUTLERY A SPECIALTY I ^^ AMERICAN AND CANADA!. STOVES I FENNELL & CHANDLER % OPPOSITE POST Ob-KICK M ^ CHARLOTTETOWN, . T ^ -•-?.£. ISLAND ^ *!2L5y^s arc RuinedCI^i^'^^ ^y improperly fitting Glasses. I ^^ y°"»' eyesight is failing do not trust inexperienced hands, but get suited by consulting a qualified optician. We are here to help you. C3-. H. TAYLOR florth Side Queen Square Charlottetown, - - P. E. I ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ V ^ 76 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND I A Pleasant Place to Spend A Holiday ^ ^ .Looking Through. PROWSE BROS- MAGNIFICENT STOCK ^ ^ OF READYMADE CLOTHmc. GENTS * '^-^^^^-^^^UhLl^rg^st^t^^ E, Island. Charlottetown. PROWSE BROS. .^VICTOK.1^^ Best Oysters LIGHT WINES ...and... LAGER BEER JOHN JP. JOY, PROPRIETOR Charlottetown, P. E, I. LONDON HOUSE r> O. r>. QUEEN SQUARE, CHARLOTTETOWN BRY GOODS. MEN'S FURNISHINGS MILLINERY We show a good stock, do a cash business, and sell at low prices. ^^^^^^ STOCK ^ NTS' ^ 2 FUR- ^ nd. BROS. ^ ysters FES ■ER BEER . JOY, :tor P. E. I. >TTETOWN ih business, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 77 ||. I, Id,. J ii.^.,. «. S JAMES WADDELL, Superintendent Co. I I Arc @ Incandescent Systems | .tt/..%t« «•. ■■-^— tt Late Novels * * * * * Ai •» jjv I MAGAZINES, &c. * Always in Stock Boots, Stataery anil Fai? Ms McniLLAN & H0RN5BY BOOKSELLFRS AND STATIONERS Queen Street, near Queen Square, Cbarlottetown. -!^ rr.-.-jvvj>;-',T.-'7jii5 Ji{:v;,-^,,^,^,^j^^^.^j^^ 78 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND # THE STAR TAILOR I 'Ml 'ie strive to please at tfve |tar 'Saifotin> .V /; / /. /^PPLIED^ IIV14GE . Inc .^S 1653 East Main street .a^ ^ Rochester, NY 14609 USA .=S=-^ Phone: 716/482-0300 -=-.^= Fax: 716/288-5989 © 1993. Applied Image, Inc.. All Rights Reserved ,\ •^ a^ '^ ^ ^a.. 84 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND M\ MAKERS OF THE | BRITISH REMEOIbS.; | Almond Pink:. I I Cough Cure. g Catarrh Snuff. | Kurniture E Shine. | -THE CENTRAL DRUGSTORE.- Carries a full stock of DRUGS ^ and dispenses them honestly. Combs, Brushes, Tooth-Brushes, Perfumes, and Toilet Articles generally. i'lSHIN-a- a-E^R, FIFES, ETO. . The beat of SODA WATER. II QUEBEC STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. M U wn , ^®^''- Canipana, 1700 Tons. ** S* ^'" ?"'''l,^^"'°"f'TT ^°' Montreal during the summer months, com- SS «tt Has excellent accommodation for passengers; electric lights and all SS Jj modern comforts. SJ| jjj* For freight, passage and staterooms, apply to S$ ^ CARVELL BROS., Agents S| "i* at Charlotteto-wn ** Carvell Bros. General Wholesale Merchants it ■» a, and Produce Dealers, Agents for Allan Line, Quebec Steamship Co. Guardian Assurance Co. &c., &c. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 85 -IE MEDIt£8,J re. nuff. ine. if DRUGS Perfumes, B. Prop. WWWWA Ltd. t& hs, com- |SJ2 at Sum- JIJ2 ' and all 5S rents i mm mm Jtown. JH* )S. ealers. ^ You Can Saccess fally Reach the People t 2J oig uinuenas. g Through The Guardian others are making money by advertising. Advertising Rates on application. Job Printing in connection SUBSCRIPTION RATES (Postage Paid) ^ Why not you ? The Morningr Guardian, 1 year, $4.00 ^ ."Weekly " \f°- ,3^^ '■ SemiVeekly " } ^; };§0 ^ -weekly T^^ GUARDIAN, ^ Write or call t^k«*.iw..^ .'Charlottetown. P. E. Island S We Cordially Invite ALL VISITORS TO MAKE THEIR HEADQUARTERS AT THE ALWAYS BUSY STORE "' "^ ^:?p:^e;^Sef ;L?^-- - „ -;j - --Mhe Dress Goods, Silks, Kid Gloves, Ladies' Underwear, Millinery ihes," .,re the Strong Departments of the Always Busy Store STANLEY BROS. Brown's Block, Viotoria Row, Otarlottetown !ll/>.&tie..Miu.«l#. _«■< .1. ... ... * 86 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND IDTl. CLIFT Treats Chronic Diseases by the Salisbury Method ot persistent self-help in overcoming past errors and removing causes from the blood. This is the only self-help for all who, having eyes, ears and reason, will only see, hear and understand how to conf eis and forsake their own faults. Few weeks or months of right living reveal the straight and narrow way back to health. Stop dosing, j*^'*/'^- ■ Continuous, intelligent treatment insures Minimum of suffering and Maximum of cure, possibh in each case. Avoid attempts unaided nnd under blind leaders. 131?.. OXilFT— — -^ Graduate of N. Y. University, and the New York Hospital. Twenty years practice in New York City. Diploma registered in U, S. and Canada. Address, Charlottetown, P. E. I., Canada. Office, Victoria Row. Telephone. Lall. Accommodations reserved for Patients. References on application. Chemical and Microscopical examination of Blood, Urine, Sputa, etc. REVERE HOTEL ^■"^ The Most Home-like of any Hotel in the Province Situated on the most central Street in the City. AH the Modern Improvements. Table Second to None. RATES— $1,00 up. Teams meet all Trains and Boats . P. S. BROWH, Prop. RILEY'S TOBACCO FACTOBY Queen Street, Charlottetown, P. E. I. ESTABLISHED iSfio"" Our Tobaccos are manufactured from pure Virginia and Kentucky Leaf, and guaranteed pure and unadulterated. See my prices and inspect samples before purcLasing. T. B. ItILE3"5r Photooraphs * * * * Superior Workmanship, Pine Finish and Moderate Prices . . . COMBINE TO MAKE OUR PHOTOGRAPHS The Most Satisfactory in Cliarlottetown To-day a-. hT^cook:, Corner Queen and Grafton Streets, Charlottetown, P. E. I. PRINCE EDV/ARD ISLAND Internationa] » Steamship * Company 1887-SUMMER ARRANGEMENT3-1897 VMMMMMiM FROM July 5 w^fwmwwm TO Oct. 'J The Popular Tourist Route About 18>i hours to Boston. The " S S <3f r • ., ■**'^'^*"*> Company's fleet, will perform direct servi« l'e.?^°'^^ t l'"' '"*"' '"^'^'''°" «<> the on direct Tuesdays and Saturdays awaliTng the arrtvf "J °,^" I? '^'^^ P"'"' ^"^ Bos! Intercolonial Ra Iway). Through ^^^Ir ^ • *' °^ '^« Express Train of the leaving Mondays and'^Thursdays' at 10 30 a"""™ ^h""- ^-^-^^ ^I^'^nd to Boston! «r^n'r''W/'^*''"°"'"e"""ectonstrtheeTs7^"^^^^^^^ St John the next morn! Cumberland" and "State of Maine " w 1° Lave si Tnjf m "^' Side-wheel Steamer Friday at 8 a. m. for Eastport, Lubec Port knri ^h i ? ^°"'^'- ' Wednesday and ^amedays. All steamers of this Comnanv,^ . ^S''''"' ^e'^^ning from Boston Through tickets on sale at all Railway Statin? ''^'V°°""' "« °" Saloon Deck. For rates ano information apply to n:LestS;t Ageut'"'"'' '='"''*''' '"^'^^A- 0. E. LAEOHLER. Agent. — St. John, N. B. C L-SroiTS & CO DEALERS IN ALL KINO& OF — ^w- ^A.RD_AND_SOFT COAU Queen's Wharf, Charlot tetown. P. E, I ^ lA>w«Gt..lo.o,geSl., Cl,.,Iott.lom ''®PACE HOUSE 88 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Tourists Are Welcome To visit " Charlottetown's Great Dry Goods Store." It is situated in Victoria Row, south of the market. A full line of SCOTTISH © "^ly © © <;^ © •'c^ ■^ Those who advertise in the Daily and Weeklv P,f,: . u , ^ tj; better class of P. E. Island readers than r/nK ^''*"°'/«/»ch a larger and Afe :^ channel. The WeekirPafrTofin n.w"^ ^•''"''''^'^ '''''""gh any other ^ ^ n^edium to secure^thJ paTron^e of £ rs anrother?^"^'^'^"''^'!:^ ^ ^ country. ^ i- Trains runs on Eastern time, which is an hour ^ •"l^ slower than Local time. ,i4j|^ ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO h John Hewson A Go. See pacre Qa Charlottetown, P E. L PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ^^^i ht»«ft 91 '0. ^ »»»(■ A ^ Dove ^ rday ^ day. ^ iver ^ iver ^ ives ^ and ^ ^•45 ^ i at ^ 9 lOur ^ I |l jHass falloriqi I * When Visiting P. E. Islant ' I ^^'"frorus. °'''^"' ' '"'' °^ Stylish-made Clothe I ENGLISH ft CANADIAN GOODS f ^ IN ALL CLASSKS ON HAND ^ I McKA Y WOOLEN Co. t ^ <^HARLOTTETOWN ^ Fire Insurance^*- -^^Liife Insurance ?S? Ste i3f?S°^S>«°S„=^fe'- York """"'tettlfS.^' "''"' ^'""P-- $300,000,000. Lowest Rates. Prompt JOHN MeEACHERN. Agent. WE BHAVE Therein lies the difference Ken^s Yofc/ni^^^^ '.^»,"" ? lighter%ocket^ when you leave the other shavTr? you cannot IH?1 " ^' P"'"^ ^°^ ''>« »»»'") cent, discount. Another of our specUlties^l to r.^ ^T- "* .'=^"«'''« '«» P" Of the hare. When you wish us to^^opSl "pin^ore^.tU'lVa^rVaf '""^ Dillon's Tonsorlal Parlors Charlottetown. P. E. I. 92 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND I ■^^^■■1^^^ Souvenir Goods I cvoTyarticU-a gem of art. You are always sure of getting the newest and p ettiest designs here. Slerlirg Silver N' velties A vist variety to select from, many artijles and patterns not to be f'und anywhere else. ii'ine Diamonds, Watches. Sj Jewelry, Silverware f: Easy opportunities to see everything. ^ Perfect satisfaction with qualities, t Perfect confidence that prices are 5 right. ^ £ The Oldest and Largest Jewelry p House in the Province. ' ESTABLISHED 1868 W. W. WELLNER, Jeweler. «: g • Charlottetown, P. E. I. f I Electric Li§:ht land Power W \'"' ^"" ^'"'"^ Company of P. E. Island having lately pur- ^Jfe chased a new and up-to-date plant, is prepared to furnish Arc and Incandescent Lights WITH ALL THE LATEST IMPROVEMENTS. Power supplied for running machinery of all kinds. Orders for Electric Bells and other branches of electrical work promptly attended to by competent electricians. Pitzr?^^^^^ • ^''®** ^®°'"^® ®*'"®®*' between Kent and WM. DICKEXSOX, Managing Director. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND >ods t ent stock, i; from, and 3: Vou are }"; ""■■■"* f le newest e s on, many ot to be bches. 3: are |^ erything. fh qualities. S~ rices are fr t Jewelry ^ fER, Jeweler. I #% 4 its work and m tor. i~i;sr^rs.ix.in;^:;-r:-;-r PRINCE ■ rffWARD ISLAND m»*i»mt»mm»mmm^ti^^^mfiiiim PLANT LINE Fast Direct Route Between Boston and J|0t;a §G0tia Cape Hrelon dc PrlWiiie EdwHrtI IslHiid The Tourist's Favorite— t::^ A DeUihtful Sea Trip Alonff the'^a Scotia Coast. The Steamers of the "PLANT LINE" are noted for their SUPERIOR PASSENGER ACCOMMODATIONS, tor REGULARITY and PROMPTNESS in their sailings and arrirals-affording passengers a safe, speedy and comfortable means of travelling to and from the United States. All Year Round Service ^^ * * * Only One Night at Sea BETWEhIN BOSTON & HALIFAX SUMMER SERVICE - -^^-v Between Boston, Halifax, Hawkesbury and Oharlottetown Connections to and from all points in Maritime Provinces. For Folders, Maps, Rates,^and full information apply to J. A. FLANDERS, N E. Agm. H. L CHIPMAN, Can. Agent. 290 Washington St., Boston, Mass. Halifax, N. S B. W. WRENH. Pas.«enger Traffic Agent. M. F. PLANT, Vice-Presi Vice-President and Manager. JS, •>a -a- -a_ -_- *l* > z o CO o CO o VjF ;ia h # 4 96 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND BXCURSIONS BY THE STEAMER H* JAGM)US:S I CARTISR^K Every Thursday and Saturday afternoons during the Summer FarewlUbeOnaFlrst-daas Rate tor the Round Trip.- Xj_ c. o"W"Eisr AGENT N. Rat ten bury * * * » * Wholesale Grocer and Produce exporter . AQENT KOR Dobell Line Steamers^ Beaver Line Steamers, Rowley & Davies, Tea Merchants, New Campbelton Coal Mines. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 97 o V J|^Jp^B^Ml MJ| l i ! !l l| Iript liiuari Jslai)! RAILWAY Connecting with all principal resorts on Prince Edward Island for Tourists, Pleasure Seekers, Sportsmen and Invalids. C[ose Connections ^ Are made with all the principal cities. ^ ODly 2* Ronrs between Charlottetown and Boston and Montreal ^ 32Konrs Kew York and Toronto (In either direction) Connections to and from the Hainland Are made at either Point du Chene or Pictou with the excellent Q. A. SHARP, Superintendent, Charlottetown, P. E. I. D. POTTINGER, Gen. Manager Govt. Rwys. Moncton, N. B. ^ 98 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Prince Edward Island^ ^ Fast Daily Service By Rail and Steamer ^-^-^^^-^-^^^.^^ Point du Chene to Hummer Hide and Pictou to Chnrlottetown CHANGE OF TIME AND OLOSEE CONNECTIONS ""' SIDE """J rrTAfn^^^'' ^ ^^^"'"^ ^"''«- A"'- - SUMMER- SIDE and CHARLOTTETOWN next evening in 24 hours. The Charlotletown Steam Navigation Co. (LIMITED) NORT.HUMBERLANO and PRINCESS Leave as below every day (Sundays excepted): From Kctou (on ,„|„r<< d,, t,.i„ ftom H.llfa) f„, Ch„lolWo,„. H.lif.rnfc"i°'Sr„:)' '■"■ "" '■'«" ''»"'=""8 ""' -'" i'J >..l. for Charlottetown, P. E. I. '. W. HALES SECRETARY. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 99 Co. T (U T. 4 u. •E! Vi:.' 0) c o c p« 4-^ o E X CQ X. u 4-/ C ^ > c ra 1) c -D "U D !/5 > t/) X. ■■ ' V OJ ^ E i; 01 JC F b «-J 2 c u 7^ E biO c re c > c u I -^^ -S *" '" c [A re I— :c s ^• « The Alwajs^usy Drug Store. Headquarters for Tourists^'^^ FISH TACKLE AND SPORTING GOODS Anything and everything required. ch„«,...„,p.E.„i„,. ^==— REDDIN BROS. Victoria RoW: 100 PI ■ m> PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 1810 # * * 87th Anniversary * » 1897 c«* APOTHECARIES HALL Druggist APOTHKCARIES HALL, DesBrisajr's Corner Our Photograpta are the Best and Cheapest in the city l^ls"Jerior"„Sr^r.°' """"'' '"^ '^« ""^ '-''«' to life size, finished .he^^I^d!'' °''' HAND-View, of the City and aU point, of interest on blue ware now so fashionable. Giv^^uf a^Sf^^e'iye sZ'^^'Z %."'' Grafton Street, North Side of Post Office, Cha'rlottetetow'^^y ■^®- HOTKL DAVIBS WATER STREET Charlottetown, ... p. e. i^i^^^ J. J. DA VIES PROF»RIETOR 1897 ALL "he People's Druggist you money erery tfople's Druggist, ALL. ay's Corner « lice, finished of interest on NCY GOODS, luding the Old to suit you. IS. BS sland lETOR