(FOR PRIVATE CIRCULATION ONLY.) \ I Sjestimxrtiials OF joh:n t. bxjlmer, "The true University is a collection of books. Carlylk. "I love the man who strives after the impossible." Goethe. " Une bibliothdque est un acte de foi, Des generations ten^breuses encore, Qui rendent dans la nuit temolgnage a I'aurore." Victor Hugo. HALIFAX, N. S. : 1882. ^ualtfii:ati0nB of ICibmnjinjs. I certainly have feelings of strong condemnation against making the office of librarian the reward of favoritism, or the haven for incompetents, however deserving morally or politically. — Justin Winsor^ Librarian Harvard College. Librarians occupy the same relations to the republic of letters as the commissiariat to the rest of the army — their business is not to fight themselves, but to put others in a condition to do it. -^ * •* * Library administration actually is a science, and library administration a department of the public service. — Mr. Garnet, British Museum. A librarian who does not understand several languages besides his own will find himself constantly at a loss, and as to his knowledge he cannot be too catholic. They ought to be good administrators, to be prepared to exercise a superintendence over the library stafi", and to give their at- tention to details however ordinary or minute. This atten- tion to details (which was one of the secrets of the Duke of Wellington's success in his military operations) will amply repay all librarians who exercise it. — J. Winter Jones, Lib. British Museum, L. J., vol. ii., p. 99. I need not say to you that a library is on the whole what the librarian makes it. Panizzi created the library of the British Museum. * * * A librarian should be a veritable helluo librorum ; a de- vourer of literature from his youth up, consumed by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, and interested in a wide range of subjects. He should be not only a walking cata- logue but a living cyclopsedia, and should always be able to answer off-hand the two questions which meet him at every turn — " Where can I find such and such information 1" and "What is the best work on such and such a subject?" — Lloyd P. Smithy L. J"., vol. i., p. 70. The best librarians are no longer men of merely negative virtues. They are positive aggressive characters, standing in the front rank of the educators of their communities. -^ * * Unforiunately the opinion has been largely prevalent that a librarian was a keeper only, and had done his full duty if he preserved his books from loss. "^ '^ It is not now enough that the books are cared for properly and well arranged, are never lost. It is not enough that the librarian can produce any book when called for. It is not enough that he can, when asked, give advice as to the best books in his collec- tion on any given subject. •'<•*** The time is come when we are not astonished to find the ablest business talent en- gaged in the management of a public library. — Melvil Dewey, Library Journal, vol. 1, p. 5 6. However modest the library may be in its extent and character, the librarian ought to be a man who has experi- ence in his work. The necessity for this qualification, of course, increases with the extent and importance of the col- lection. A librarian cannot know too much, or be too catholic in his knowledge. Devotion to a particular branch of study is a rock which he ought to avoid ; and this ought to be borne in mind by those who select him, for it is not given to many men to be able to resist the temptadon to follow a favorite pursuit in order that they may devote themselves to the multifarious details of a librarian's office. The man who purposes to himself to be a good librarian must be satisfied with knowing an infinite variety of things ; he must be content with a general insight into the various particulars, but must not endeavour to be great in any. — J. Winter Jones, Lib. British Museum, The ideal librarian must be a man of rare and almost superhuman gifts. It is little to say he should have the learning of a Casnubon, the bibliographical knowledge of a Magliabechi or a Mabillon, and the organizing faculty of a Panizzi. A man might have all these and yet be as studi- ous as the first librarian we have mentioned, and therefore neglect his proper functions ; as untidy and as unmethodi- cal as Magliabechi ; as imj)erious and as impracticable as even Panizzi could be at times. To these qualities and at- tainments of the head, the librarian must at least add the patience of a saint and the manners of an ambassador. The chief of a great library should be the friend and equal of scholars, a recognized leader in the world of learning, a man who moves freely, and as an equal among the great aristoc- racv of letters. — London Times. In 1876 the librarians of the United States formed them- selves into an association, known as the American Library Association. The year following the librarians of the Britifih Islands formed themselves into another association, known as the United Kingdom x^ssociation. The co-opera- tion thus secured, and by meetings, papers, reports, discus- sions, tests of appliances and examination of methods, has revolutionized library work, and it remains to be seen if we in Canada are to stand still. A high professional standard among the librarians of Canada is one of the great wants of our time, as the librarian of the future must be a thorough and systematic worker, one eager to avail himself of every new professional contrivance, and above all, a man whose principal aim shall be that readers and students may derive the utmost benefit from a collection it is his pride to keep in a state of the utmost efficiency. — J. T. Bulmer, Inaug- ural Address. 6 i;ej5tiin0nijilB fram the Eniteb §UUs. Boston Athenaeum, Beacon Street, Sep. 27, ISS2. My Dear Mr. Bulmer, Your letter of August 17th reached me to-day; where it has been in the mean time I do not know. I am very sorry to hear that the Commissioners have adopted a course of such obvious injudiciousness ; but one cannot expect men who know nothing of library management to understand that cataloguing is above the capacity of any otherwise in- competent person. "^ * * * With the hope that you will be able to resume your library career so important to the history of the Province, I remain, li ours very truly, C. A. CUTTER. Mr. Cutter is Librarian of the Boston Athenaeum, one of the founders and organizers of the American Library Association, and the managing editor of the Library Journal, devoted to Library Economy and Bibliography. He edited the second part of the official report of the United States Government published in 1876, and now widely known as the Cutter Rules for Cataloguing. Providence, Rhode Island, September 1, 1882. I am personally acquainted with Mr. J. T. Bulmer, and in a conversation with him in this city, found him very familiar with books, and with a great knowledge of bibliog- raphy. f Aware of Mr. Bulmer's work in Nova Scotia in organiz- ing Historical Societies, and the valuable services rendered by him while Provincial Librarian in collecting newspapers and books for public institutions, I take pleasure in recom- mending him as a gentleman possessing the qualifications necessary to make him an efficient librarian. JOHN RUSSELL BARTLETT. John Russell Bartlett is an American author and writer on ethnol- ogical and philogical subjects ; \\as one of the commissioners for determining the Mexican boundary line, and for many years was Sec- retary of State for Rhode Island. He has either edited or assisted in publishing most of the State Records. He is best known as the author of the Catalogue of the John Carter Brown Library, in four volumes, one of the fmest contributions to the bibliography of America yet published. New York, September 21, 1882. My attention having been directed to the character of the work done by Mr. J. T. Bulmer in connection with the Nova Scotia Historical Society. I take pleasure in ex- pressing my sense of the importance of s'lch undertakings, as he appears to be peculiarly fitted for carrying out, and should be glad, as a student of history, to see his services duly appreciated by placing him in a position to accomplish still further services. B. F. DeCOSTA. B. F. DeCosta is the managing editor of the Magazine of American History, the best publication of the kind in the United States. He is widely known as a cartogi'apher, and for his extensive and accurate knowledge on all subjects connected with the discovery, settlement, and history of America. Clinton, Wis., U. S., September 11, 1882. I am happy to give my testimonial to the enthusiasm and organizing capacity of my friend J. T. Bulmer. It is 8 gratifying to find anyone unselfish enough to unuertake the establishment of historical societies, or the organization of public libraries, for it seems to me that the materialistic sentiment and the money-making habits of the present day do not favor such things, and that it is the work of self- sacrificing benevolence when anyone undertakes them. Respectfully yours, S. D. PEET. Stephen D. Peet is the editor of the American Antiquarian and Oriental Journal, a periodical of great merit, published in Chicago, U. S., and devoted to Classical, Oriental, European, and American Archeeology. State House, Borton, September 29, 1882. Dear Mr. Bulmer, I think the proposal you name (to build up a great col- lection of Canadian literature) is one that should commend itself most heartily to every patriotic resident of the Dom- inion. The experience you have gained and the natural taste and tact of which you have given such abundant evidence, point to you as one pre-eminently fitted for under- taking so great a work. Your energy and enthusiasm would be a guarantee of the success of such a work if en- trusted to your care. Yours most cordially. C. B. TILLINGHAST. Mr. Tillinghast is the Librarian of the Massachusetts State Library, and well and favorably known among the State Librarians in the United States. 9 Alb A^Yf September 21, 1882. J. T. BuLMKR, Esq., Dear Sir, — I regret to learn that you are no longer the Librarian of the Provincial Library of Nova Scotia. The very active interest you took in the matter of exchanges while you were the Librarian, which resulted in placing many volumes of Nova Scotia publications upon the shelves of the New York State Library, in return for like j)ublications of New York, is highly appreciated by the citizens of our State. It is a misfortune to any library to lose the services of one who so thoroughly understands the secrets of library growth and usefulness. Very respectfully yours, STEPHEN B. GRISWOLD. Stephen B. Griswold is the Librarian of the Law Department of the New York State Library at Albany, one of the most complete and best equipped law libraries in the world. Albany, N. Y., September 20, 1882. J. T. BuLMER, Esq., Dear Sir, — I have learned with great regret from the public press, that you have found it necessary to sever your connection with the Provincial Library of Nova Scotia. The record of your life bears abundant evidence that the interests of Nova Scotia must suffer from this separation more than can the interests of a single individual. The world cannot fairly call upon any man to sink his personal and professional pride to the last degree, in order that he may have a chance to work out for it some good. One can only hope that the men of education and culture among you, who already so highly estimate your invaluable services, may spontane- ously be led to bring their influence to bear upon others, and redress the evil that is being done ; for men so intelli- gently persistent and effective in j)reserving the history of a country are among the rare gifts of providence. I am, dear sir, , Very respectfully yours, HENRY A. HOMES. Henry A. Homes is the Librarian of the New York State Library at Albany, tho largest, as it is the best State Library in the United States. In 1876 he assisted in the publication of the Government Report on the Libraries of the United States, and a few years before prepared one of the best Subject Catalogues ever printed. For a quar- ter of a century he has been among the first librarians in America. Harvard College Library, Cambridge, Mass., September 21, 1882. Dear Sir, — * * * * It has been gratifying to me to notice in our papers and periodicals from time to time the commendations of your libi'ary labors. No persons but such as have the experience as 1 have had have the remotest idea of the quali- fications for a librarian, and of the innumerable ways in which he, if he cares about the office, will bring together books, pam})hlets, and newspapers which may appear worth- less at the time, but which will be of immense value to ])osterity. In pre])aring my Harvard Graduates, my author- ities at the end of the several lives show how important the little things which most jiersons would have burnt or thrown away as worthless have been to me. Your labors for the Historical Society and Library have been so good and comprehensive, and your enthusiasm and success so great, that you ought to have a large field of usefulness in which you can give yourself exclusively. ♦ * * ♦ Your reputa- tion, and what I incidentally learn from various sources, lead me to put you among the best, if not the very best, of the men in the Provinces to be encouraged to give yourself to such work. There is a great deal in beginning early in such a work. ♦ * * ♦ I hope to hear before I die of your being in some position which will be to your liking, and that you are prospering in it, with the probability of laying the foundation of a reputation that shall be as great as that of our Thouaas, Prince, and others. ***** Respectfully yours, JOHN LANGDON SIBLEY, Librarian Emerittis of Harvard College. John Langdon Sibley is the venerable Librarian Emeritus of Har- vard College, and the author and editor of many works, the most important among them being the Harvard Graduates. For over forty years he has been connected mih the library of Harvard College, twenty-one years of that time being Chief Librarian. By his devo- tion to the College he added to the collection over 100,000 separate works. He retired in 1876, and has since been engaged on his Harvard Graduates. He is the father of the library profession in America. City of Boston, Executive Department, Sept. 1, 1882. My dear Mr. Bulmer, I have read in the j)ublic journals with much regret that you have given up your i)osition as Librarian of the Pro- vincial Library. Your extensive work in that ca})acity is well known to me, and I consider it a loss to the historical and antiquarian world that you are no longer to serve the Dublic in that important ottice. It is always difficult to find a man who has the zeal of a collector and the knowl- edge of a scholar, which qualities are essential for the successful librarian. I feel sure that some higb.er position will fall to your lot, and with my warmest wishes that it may soon come, I am Yours sincerely, SAMUEL A. GREEN. Dr. S. A. Green ia a trustee and ex-librarian of the Boston Pub- lic Library, a model institution for the world. He is a trustee of Harvard College and the Peabody Museum, and Librarian of the Massa- chusetts Historical Society. During the present year he is Mayor of the City of Boston. He is more favorably and widely known than any librarian in America. Society's House, 18 Somerset Street, Boston, Mass. The undersigned respectfully and most cordially recom- mend Mr. J. T. Bulmer, of Halifax, N. S., as a gentleman of remarkable abilities in matters concerning the collecting and arranging materials for history, relating in particular to the Dominion of Canada ; and we are of opinion that an institution under his direction would be highly creditable to any government. The work which he has accomplished in the last few years in this direction for the various His- torical Societies of Canada, is indeed wonderful ; it has required energy, activity, and historical research, such as few persons possess. In a position of prominence we think his services would be invaluable, and we know of no person so well qualified as Mr. Bulmer to organize and carry for- ward an undertaking of this character. JOHN WARD DEAN, Librarian. JEREMIAH COLBURN, September 6, 1882. Lib. Committee. John Ward Dean is the Librarian and Secretary of the New Eng- land Historic Genealogical Society, and editor of the Register, a quarterly, devoted to gathering up and placing in permanent form the scattered and decaying records of the domestic, civil, literary, reli- gious, and political life of the people of the United States. Jeremiah Colburn is a well-known worker in all subjects connected with library growth and progress. He ig a member of many learned societies, and the editor of the American Journal of Numismatics. Letters from H. B. Dawson, editor of the Historical Magazine, New York ; A. R. Spofford, Librarian of Con- gress, Washington ; Hon. L. C. Draper, founder of the Wisconsin Historical Society, have also been received. It Portland, Me., October 11, 1882. J. T. BuLMER, Esq., We beg to assure you that your work in Nova Scotia and the other provinces of Canada is well and favorably known in this State. It has often occurred to us as unfortunate that library growth and progress should be so slow in the Queen's Dominions in North America, and that there should be so few men taking an interest in work of this kind. While you were never wanting statesmen, orators, lawyers, jour- nalists, authors, and merchants with a widely extended reputation, such a person as a librarian or bibliographer was seldom heard of, and we began to think that in Canada these were lost arts. Of course to this there were happy ex- ceptions, notably that of the late Mr. Faribault, the author of a work of unquestioned merit on the bibliography of Acadia, Canada, and Louisiana. That there should be even a temporary interruption to the good work in Nova Scotia is a matter of regret, especi- ally that portion of the work which contemplated at an early day the complete documentary history of Acadia. Such a work, if published as proposed, would be not only the monument of the man who prepared and edited it, but of the government that defrayed the expenses of its publi- cation. Government libraries are worked under great difficulties, and too often, when a librarian is to be appointed, instead of the government ascertaining and appointing the man best fitted for the place, they ask. To which one of our sup- porters shall we give the office 1 The applicants are always legion, made up of politicians, lawyers, newspaper men, cler- gymen, etc., each one of whom thinks that were he appointed he could perform the duties of tho office with acceptance; each one of whom forgets, if he ever knew, that the chief librarian of any considerable collection must have experi- u ence, technical knowledge, and an aptitude by nature, the want of which neither training, knowledge, nor experience will ever make up. Men of this kind, through the mis- taken sympathy of their friends, force themselves into libraries, either as superintendents or chief librarians. The result is that collections which, if properly officered, would be first-class, go on from year to year dragging out a third or even fourth rate existence. Occasionally, by accident, by the force of public opinion, or by the presence in the government of a man who knows the wants of the public service, and insists that they shall be filled, we get a man for librarian who honors the office, and in turn is honored by it. But of late years public opinion points in the direc- tion of appointing none but the best men, and we have every reason to hope that the time is near at hand when all government libraries, both in Canada and the United States, will enter on a course of usefulness hardly dreamed of, be- cause keepers have been exchanged for librarians. The application of the above remarks to your position in the Provincial ^ibrary of Nova Scotia will readily occur. The success with v/hich you have carried forward library work in the Dominion in the last four years is the best augury we can have that it will continue, and that Canada will equal, if not surpass, the United States in library work. That you may is the hope of J. W. BRADBURY, Prest. Maine Hist. Society. H. W. BRYANT, Librarian and Bee. Sec. 15 Qtanabian ^cBtimonials. I have been acquainted with J, T. Bulmer, Esq., Barrister- at-Law, late Librarian of the Provincial Library of Nova Scotia, for the last eight years, and during that time have received great assistance from him in the work of the Record Commission. By a diligent perusal of the public archives of this country, and extensive reading on colonial history, Mr. Bulmer has acquired a fund of information relative to the history of America, and particularly of the Acadian provinces, which, added to his careful study of library work, renders him eminently qualified to collect and take charge of a library of British Colonial literature. I very much regret his having resigned his position of Provincial Librarian and Corresponding Secretary of the Historical Society, both of which positions he filled with credit to himself, and I do not know any person in the province whose services can be obtained so well qualified for positions of that kind as Mr. Bulmer. THOS. B. AKINS, Co-inmr. of Public Record of N. S.^ and President of Hist. Society, Charlottetown, P E. I., October 6, 1882. John T. Bulmer, Esq., My Dear Sir, I feel like offering a word of explanation in reference to the unfavorable turn which matters have taken here in rela- tion to our Historical Society. The real difficulty with us has been the want of a man whose services could be secured 16 as Librarian, and wh possessed the aptitude and training suited to the work. It is a great pity indeed that the work which you started amongst us shouhl be interrupted, even for a short time, and I feel that in allowing it to drag that we have but ill repaid you for the great interest you have taken in library work in Prince El ward Island. I need not tell you how sorry I was to hear of your retire- ment from the Library of Nova Scotia, and I sincerely hope that you may still be induced to take up library work either in your own Province or in a larger field within the Domin- ion. I do not wish to flatter you, but I must say that it would indeed be a public loss if you should finally give up a work for which you have shown such high qualifications. Any collection with which you may be identified will com- mand the sympathy and support of the people of Prince Edward Island. I am, yours, &c., DONALD FERGUSON. [Hon. Donald Ferguson is the Provincial Secretary and Treasurer of Prince Edward Island] From time to time, we have noticed with great pleasure, the efforts put forth by the Historical Societies of the neigh- boring republic, in gathering up and preserving the books, papers, and pamphlets, relating to the several States of the Union. In 1878, a similar society was formed at Halifax, and in the short space of three years they have revolutionized the ideas of the Province as to the leading events of their historv. There is now at Halifax the finest collection of books, papers, and pamphlets anywhere in the Maritime Provinces. A iihort time ago, a similar society was instituted at St. John, but owing to the fire, and the consequent confusion, etc., following it, the Society has not made the .progress its founders expected. There are many reasons why such a society should be instituted in this city. The archives of the Province are here, and it is well-nigh impossible to pre- 17 pare papers on the early Listory of the Province without consulting them. We have also the Legislative Library, as well as the Documentary Library of the Government, all three of which are incentives to the formation of such a society, and guarantees that, if instituted, it may be a great success. For our own part, we desire to see such an organ- ization at the earliest day possible. We have been induced to make the above remarks from having received a call from the founder and Corresponding Secretary of the Nova Scotia Historical Society, J. T. Bui- mer, Esq., who is now in the city. We trust that our patriotic and spirited citizens will avail themselves of Mr. Bulmer's experience and assistance, and form at once a society of the kind indicated, for Fredericton. — Capital, At a meeting in the Council Chamber, jjresided over by the Mayor of the city, and attended by the leading citizens of Fredericton, N, B., the Hon. J. J. Fraser, the Attorney- General, said : — "It is with more than ordinary pleasure that I arise to move that the thanks of this meeting be extended to Mr. Bui mer for the great assistance he has rendered the Govern- ment, the people of this city, and of the province generally, in coming at this inclement season of the year to organize an Historical Society, as well as to examine the condition of our records and the legislative library. However, we were not altogether unprepared for a visit from him, and most of us had heard of his works in the neighboring provinces, and the success which always follows tact, energy and enthusiasm. Asa member of the Government I can say that I have great- ly profited by his advice, and shall, when we move into the New Provincial Building, endeavor to carry out his sugges- tions ; but he must remember that if we fail to carry out his programme in its entirety, the fault is with the instrument- alities with which we have to work rather than our intentions. The programme wliich he has laid down for us, to be carried out successfully, requires a master like him- self, and I ask where in 'this small province, or for that 18 matter in the Dominion, are we to find such a man 1 The Province or Government which is able to secure his services at any price, is to be congratulated. There is one thing we can promise him, that is our sympathy and support in his self-imposed task of founding libraries, organizing societies, and preserving the records of our country." The resolution was spoken to by Dr. Rand, Mr. Lugrin of the Herald, and others, and passed unanimously. — Capi- tal, Bee. 1881. The Commissioners submit their report as evidence that the library entrusted to them has been carefully at- tended to, it being evident therefrom that it only requires the continued support and encouragement of the Legisla- ture, with efficient management, to place this institution on a footing of perfect equality, at least, with the best Provin- cial Libraries of the Dominion, as it already holds the third place among the libraries of Canada. In recognizing the necessity of " efficient m*xnagement," the Commissioners would be remiss if they did not advert to the valuable services of their Librarian. They cannot too highly commend the zeal and diligence which he has brought to the performance of his duties. It is to his ex- ertions, chiefly, that the reduction to systematic order of the Library, and the classified arrangement of the books are due ; the purchase of a large number of bound volumes, the collection of numerous files of the earliest as well as the more recent newspapers of the province, and numerous pamphlets published within it, on every variety of subjects, are entirely his work, under the approval of the Commis- sioners. This officer, although appointed by the Commission, is dependent upon an annual grant of the Legislature, and the Commissioners are quite unanimous in the opinion that his services are inadequately remunerated by the present salary o They believe that the future of the Library depends in a great degree upon the Librarian, and that the services of Mr. Bulmer should be retained if possible. They, there- 19 fore, respectfully invite the attention of the Legislature to the circumstances, with a view to realize this desirable object. In the first })lace they would refer to the great accession of valuable books obtained from various legislative bodies and public libraries, which would not have been obtained except under the favorable circumstances of the united libraries being under the patronage and control of the Pro vincial Government. * -^ * ■»• A private individual would be obliged to give many hundred dollars for some of the books which have -^ * -^ ^ been sent in response to an official letter from our Librarian. The Commissioners think that the accessions since 1878 are fully of the value of $10,000. * * * * The Commissioners desire to bring to notice the amount of work whi:h has been performed by the indefatig- able Secretary during the several years he has held the office, and to ask the members of the Legislature to take into consideration the fact that special qualifications should meet with corresponding remuneration. Ordinary work can be obtained for ordinary pay, but work of a peculiar character, such as is performed by the Librarian, can only be performed by a man who, like him, has a special tact and aptitude for it. The Commissioners would repeat the language of their last Report, and say that they " are quite ** unanimous in the opinion that his services are inadequate- *'ly remunerated by the present salary. They believe that "the future of the library depends in a great degree upon " the Librarian, and that the services of Mr. Bulmer should " be retained, if possible." The above are extracts from the Reports of the Library Commis- sioners for 1880-1, and which reports are signed by Hon. S. H. Holmes, Premier and Provincial Secretary ; Hon. Robert Boak, Presi- dent of the Legislative Council; Hon. W. J. Almon, Senator; Rev. George W. Hill, D. C. L., Chancellor of the University of Halifax ; William D. Harrington, M. P. P. ; Jas. S. Macdonald, M. L. C. j Stephen Tobin, Mayor of Halifax, and William Gossip, Esq. 20 To J. T. BuLMER, Esq., Sir, — The undersigned, descendants of the French Aca- dians, and residents of the Maritime Provinces, cannot allow you to retire from the position of Librarian of the Provin- cial Library of Nova Scotia, without expressing in some way our high appreciation of the great services you have rondered our race, during the time you have been in the Provincial Library. Too frequently, we have had reason to complain that no account is taken of our language, religion, and laws in the Government of the Province, and that the whole educa- tional outfit of the Province, including the Provincial Library, is English, and English exclusively. So much was this the case, that up to 1878 there was scarce a French book in the library, and no person in the library knew or cared anything about our people — their romantic history, and the terrible events culminating in their expulsion. In the short })eriod of a little over four years all this has been changed, and now we have, thanks to you, French records in the archives, French books, pamphlets, etc. in the Lib- rary, and a deep^ wide-spread inteiest in our people every- where. We beg to assure you that your efforts in Quebec, Ontario, Massachusetts, New York, Washington, and elsewhere to collect the material of our history are duly appreciated, as also your efforts to interest our people in the great and grow- ing literature of the French in Canada. We are well assured that it will be a long day before a man will be found to fill your place, who will, like you, unite in himself the qual- ities of the collector, bibliographer, historian, antiquarian and genealogist. VVhile regretting your resignation, and the great loss it is to the Province, we are assured of the purity of your motives, and of your inflexible determination to keep the high art and science of the Librarian above everything which is mean or selfish. For all you have done for us and our people, we thank you, and assure you that our good wishes go with you in your profession, or any undertaking you may engage in. P. A. LANDRY, Provincial Secretary^ N. B. ISIDORE LEBLANO, M. P. P. HENRY M. ROBICHAU, M. P. P. JOHN LAPIERRE, Councillor. PASCAL POIRIER,