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ARCHAMBAULT ON THE EVE OF HIS DEPARTURE FOR EUROPE BT THE CITIZENS OF MONTREAL aVth NOVEMBEB, 1883. 7 ti \ V ADDRESS AND PEE8ENTATION. A TOKEN OF ESTEEM. Frbsbntation to Mr. U. E. Akc'hamiiai;i,t ON THE Occasion of his leaving FOR Europe. OnTiU'Kday 'evening, the 27tli ult., a large number of Montreal' s most influential citi- j zens n\et at the Plateau Academy to present | Mr. U. E. Archambault; Principal of the j Commercial Academy and of the Polytechnic \ School, a farewell address on the occasion of his approaching departure for Europe. Among those present were : — Messrs, L'abb6 H. A. Ven-eau, Principal of the Jacques Cartier Nor- mal School ; Judge Desnoyers, S. Pagnuelo, Q. C. ; F. D. Monk, L. 0. David, Edward Murphy, L. 0. Hetu. E. Chanteloup, George E. Desbarats, R. Beullac, James Sadlier, Nap. Bourassa, Gan-ge J. Desbarats, J. D. Eolland, J. 0. Dupuis, P. Hudon, G. Gauthier, J. 0. Cassegrain, D. Boudrias, Wm. Fahey, G. Gervais, A. Robitaillc, T. Robi- taille", F. X. Martin, G. Cliabot, 0. Dufresne, F. Legault, A. Laurin, J. 0. Labrecciue, W. Maynard, A. Leger, the Principals and Pro- fessors of the schools under the control of the Catholic Commissioners of Montreal, and several_other citizens whose names we were unable *to obtain. Mr. Napoleon Bourassa read the address, of which the following is a translation : To Mr. Urgel Eugene Archambaxdt, Princi- pal of ttie Commercial Academy and of the Polytechnic School, Superintendent of the Catholic Commissioners' schooln of Mont- real. Sir,— We learn with feelings of deep regret that your medical advisers have lound it necessary to recommend you a tem- porary cessation from labour. At the same time it is not witliout consiajrable pleasure tliat your irlonds recognize ifte faot that, If those /Mo?)K'>i/.i (/p vfy^o.f are necessary to the restoration of your health, your un- ceasing labours, now exteudiug to a period of over a iiuarter of acenlury.liitve fairly enlitled you to the full enjoy nieiit of them." Ever at work, not unlvequently in the breach, tlie bene- llts you have rendered to tlie cuuseof education are of a very marked nature. It is not for lis toestimate the valueof the work with which you have hurt hened yourself, nor yet the vigi- lance with which you have devoted yourself to the promotion of the best interests of ele- mentary and technical instruction in tlie city of Montreal. The gentlemen of the School Commission understand better than we the unlimited amoui.t of attention and tlie fore- thought that were iiidispen rible in the forma- tion of our present school system, as well as the Indefatigable zeal required in the success- ful carrying out— -even to its minutest detail— of such a system. These are considerations which, unhappily are over'ooked by thcpublic. However, in one respect there can e.xist no dif- ference of opinion, and this is in our common appreciation of the great cliange which, within tlie last twent-flve years, has been elfected in our city schools— a change notably marked by its continued anrl progressive strides towards the degree of perfection to which it has at pres- ent attained. In its school system, in its teachers, and in its scliool buildings, Montreal can to- day compare favorably with any of these coun- tries wherein education is given the foremost rank; tlxis success is attributable, in a great degree, to your devoiedness, as also to the en- lightened views and zeal of the School Com- missioners. It is, tlien, no eommonplaee feeling whicli brings us here this evening, but rather a sense of duty which urges us to offer you the testi- mony of our gratitude. We desire to extend you our best wlslies for your speedy recovery, and for a happy return to your fireside, where once more you will be in the midst of 'yourl beloved family, your con- freres'jaXiii numerous friends. Montreal, November 27th, 1883. The address was signed by the following gentlemen : — The Honourable Judges ; Chief Justic Sir A. A. Dorion, Hon. Judge Belanger,| Hon. Judge Rainvllie, Hon. Judge Monk, Hon. Judge Baby. Hon. Judge Papineau Hon. Judge Jette. Hun. Judge Doherty, Hon. Judge LorungiT, iMr. C DugiiN, KM Hon. .J. A. Clmplcau, M.P., Hon. Uedeoii Ouiinel, Hon. Honoio Mercler, ti-C, M.P.P., Hon. Rozalro Thlbuu- deau, Senator, J.AId.Ouimet,ti.C.,M.I'., rKiftoi' Hingston, M. P. Hyaii (t'olltctoior Customs), Nap. Bourassii, Wn» O'Biien, V. O.Penault.Viee-Con- sul of France, T. C. De Lorlmler, L. O. David, H. Pngnuelo, J. E. Kobldoux, L. W. Marehand, J E. O. Labadl.-, L. N. Dumouclie], H. K. MeMahon, J. U Holland Jos. Hudon, J A. Gravel, J. L. ("assldy, Hercule Beaudr\-, .r. O. Dupuis, Arthur Prevost, (Jus. K. Fnbre, P. P. Martin, Duniont Lavloleltc, J. U. Lavlolette, H. C. Cadleux, J. M. Duiresne, F. Drapeau, Alexis Dupuis, E. Clianteloup, Jules L'jblne. R. Beullae, Geo. E. Lefraneois, Jas. 8t. Geo. Dillon, H. M. Perrauli, A. A. Trottier, llbalde (jlaraud, Eusebe Senecul, Emn.anuel Ht. Louis, Frs. Boucher, Wm. Desbarats, and a great number ol'ot Hon. Judge Mathleu, Mr. M. C. Desnoyers, P.M. Hon. P. J, o. Chau- veau, Hon. It. H. Laflammo (i-C, Hon . Thos. Ryan Henatf)r, Hon. A. Lacosle, C. R. Cherrler, Q.C, .l.J.C"urran,(i,.('.,M.P., Edward Mmnhy, J. Mc>Shane, M.P.P., .M. C.Mullarky, C. Beausoleil, H. Rlvard, J. L. Archambault. C. C. DeL(H'imler. R. A. R. Hubert, R. Bellemare, L. W. Hlcotte, Gust. A. Drolet, L. O. Hetu. E. H. Parent, J. b. Rolland, Iwouls Allard, Jas. Hadller, »'. P. Hebert, E. H. Merrill, James Skelly, li. .1. A Hurveyer, Arinaud Prevost, Narelsse Quintal, M. E, Blumharl, F. X. Moisan, Ii. .1. Beauehemin, Li. .J. A. Derome, Azarle Lavigne, R. Havignae, (iuillaunie Bolvin, Ad. Blssoiinette, iiilbert Gauthler, Geo. E. De.sbarals, Elz.ear Derome, oys educated at the Commissioners Schools had no difficulty in obtaiiung situations in m"rcantile establish- ments. The medalists and others who were awarded high prizes in the Catholic Com- mercial Academy were frequently engaged months before the school term ended. I can, as a matter of fact, speak from actual exper- ience, as four of the fileven of this Academy are now employed l)y tlie firm of which I am a member (Froth'ngham & Workman), and are giving the fVlIest sutisfaction — they area credit to the institution and to the City of Montreal. But the incessant laboiu' andap- l)lication in administering the system was at a fearful cost to him ; his health has given way under the strain, and his medical adviser has prescribed rest, change of air and change of occupation for a few mo.iths as the restorative he requires. 'This, to the considerate kindness of the com- missioners, who cheerfully granted him leave of absence, and to your generosity in sMl)scribing the handsome sum [)resented to him this eveniutr, will enabh; him to fjllow the regulations laid down by his physician, and visit without delay Italy, or some part of Southern Kuro|)e w1km\ it is to be hoped that after a sojoiuii of a few mouths on the sunny shores of the Mediterranean, a visit to the Eter- nal City.and the blessing of the Holy Father, he will icturn to Montreal with renewed health and vigour, to again administer to the gieat work of education to which he has de- vott.'d the best years of ins life. It may per- haps be said tliat adth-esses are easily got up and signed, but the presentation of $1,200 by the subscribers to the address, is a proof that signing the address to him was no empty jere- mony. In concliision I may add that I wisVi Mr. Archambaiilt Gnd Kpeed, and a return next Hi)ring witli his health fully re«tt)refl. Mr. MurphyreHunu'd his seat amid great applause. Mr. A. D. Lacroi.n, on behalf of the teachers, then delivered the followiuK ad- dress : — Mr. Principai.,— Permit me on behalf ot the teachers assembled here this evening to oftbr you our best wishes for a pleasant journey. In lulfllllng this duly, prescribed by the suitable- ness of tlie occasion, but long since dictated by feelings of friendship, we desire to express how much we deplore the sad necessity which compels you to separate yourself for some time from your family and from vour native country. May you find la milder climes, and with undisturbed repoKc, the re- storation of your health, now so much shat- tered by assiduous labors and Incessant watch- fulness. May you. In the land of the stranger, renew your energies, exhausted by thirty years of service rendered to your country. As you are about nuiking a somewhat lengthy sojourn in Lng without cease to plant In these young hearts the germs ot virtue and those sound principles which alone can make an honest man and a good citizen. As for us, Mr. Princi- pal, who have so much need of the wisdom of your counsels and of the enlightenment which your experience has so qualified you to give us. rest assured that we will endeavour to make u jod will, our devoted the discharge of ou for your absence by our good will, our devoted- ness, andour fidelity In duties. Mr. AacHAMBAuiiT, who was deeply affect- ed, replied in these terms : — Gentlkmen, — Permit me to simply state tliat I am completely at a loss for words suffi- ciently appropriate to convey to you the ex- pression of my deep sense of gratitude. Yom- address, the rich gift which accompanies it, the generous testimony of Mr. Murphy, tlie no less sympathetic wishes conveyed by Mr. Lacroix on behalf of Messieurs les professeurs — all this is to me profoundly touching and overpowering. Great joy like great sorrow is silent. In glancing over the names of those who have signed the address, I notice with surprise and with pride — a pride which it seems to me it is perfectly legitimate to en- tertain— that the magistracy, the liberal pro- fessions, commerce, industry, the arts and maniifacturcH, in a word, all classes of society are theiein represented. It must then be de- duced frtmi this that tlie importance of educa- tion is well understood in Montreal since its most honourable citizens have luiitcd in the double testimony which you have just given to an humble labourer in the cause of public instruction. More than a year ago, my phy- sicians recommended the voyage which I am about undertaking for tlie re-establishment of my health, now much enfeebled by excessive fatigue. Be assured that did there not exist a very serious reason for my doing so, a reason which I tind becoming daily more urgent, I would hav" no desire to quit the post with which it has pleased the Commissioners to entrust me. Were it in my power, (iven at a sacritice to my health, to contribute to the development and progress of the elementary and technical education of Montreal, I should, by so doing, be atibrdcd an unlimited amount of happi- ness ; however, the degree of merit with which, in your kindness, you would desire to credit me, is too high, and you will permit me, gentlemen, to transfer the greater portion of it to the intelligent and energetic directors whom the Government and the Corporation have given me, and to the zealous fellow- workers that these gentlemen have assigned me. Since you include me among those who have combated so valiantly, I can assure yon that the mark of sym- pathy of which this evening, I find my- self the object, is productive to me of as i.aich joy and happiness as must be ex- perienced by the soldier when in the pre- sence of his regiment, his grateful country places upon his breast la Croix des Braves. The kind words which I have just heard are to me a balm which has already healed the wounds inflicted upon my feelings during the conflict. As to the handsome gift which will enable me to fully carry out the advice of my physician and to recruit my strength en- feebled by an excess of labor, it is so considera- ble, that I fear it may have been, especially on the part of my confreres in the teaching pro- fession, tbe occasion of sacrifices such as only an overflowing goodness of heart could ex- cuse. However, I am certain that it is the expression of the most disinterested affection, the proof of which lies in the fact that I have neither position nor honours to give in return. I can only otfer you thu assuranccH of my livPlicHt and luoBt Hincere gratitude!. I am taking my departure witliout having any par- ticular plan of route laid otit. The physicians whom I will consult upon my arrival in Europe will indicate to me the nlace wherein I am to rcBide until tht; object which I have in view shall have been accomplished. Ac- cording to the (^pinion of .some, the south of Europe would be especially favourable to me; in this case I would have the happiness of once more seeing our holy father, Pope Leo XIII. The first time I had the happiness of obtaining an audience from the Pope, I asked of him a special benediction for the cause of public instruction in Canada, d^'puted as I then was to be its representative at the l;ni- varsal Exposition of 1878. Rest assured, my dear eoij/reres, that I will not fail to lay at the feet of the common father of the faithful the expression of our filial devotion, of our attachment to his august person, and to the chair of Peter. I will be- Beech His Holiness to bless your families, yourselves, and your teaching, to the end that it may be employed only in forming vir- tuous citizens and fervent Christians. I leave with the desire and the hope of a speedy re- turn ; I shall come back as soon as it will be possible for me to resume my labours. In the meantime, I have the unquestionable proof that your good wishes will everywhere ac- company me. They will relieve the enmii which one is apt to experience in the land of the stranger. When one leaves his iieart hehind him, it is not without the most poignant feelings of regret that he absents himself from his country, his friends and his fireside. To my fellow-labourers, to the gentlemen who have subscribed, to those who have ; igned this address---to you all — gentlemen, whose generosity and esteem are to me 80 precious, I say, accept my most hearty thanks, and I would beg of you once more to receive the only thing which I can offer — the expression of my profound and very lively gratitude, With that of my wife and children ; they will f-istain fes eimiiis de r absence with so mvuh. the more fortitude, now that you have kindly manifested in our regard so great a degree of sympathy. The Reverend Adbb Vbrread who presided, then rose and concluded the proceedings by an address, of which the following is u re- sume. He said that he was happy to add his good wishes to those wiiich had just been ex- pressed. Mr. Bourra.ssa'H allusion to Mr. Ar- chambault's quarter of a century of experi- ence was no (exaggeration, for it was now more than twenty-five years since Mr. Ar- chambault, who had already distinguished himself as a teacher, entered the Normal School. Since then many changes had taken place both in persons and in institutions. Af- ter leaving the Normal School, Mr. Archam- cault having again distinguished himself as a KU'ccssful teacher, was placed at the head of the city schools. Montreal owed him much. By a happy coincidence, such as is not often met with, the city understood the importance of good schools and was ready to make sacrifices to obtain them. The Commissioners were abreast of times Vioth in knowledge and energy. From that community of ideas be- tween Mr. Archambault, the city and the School Commissioners, a community to which each furnished his share, in which each de- served praise, there had resulted an admirable system of primary, commercial and even technical education. The whole city had derived advantages from this improvement in the school, in the same manner as one pro- fited by the light of a flambeau. But it should not be forgotten a? the flam- beau sheds light only on propor- tion, as is consumed, so it is with the teacher. This is what has happened in Mr. Archambault' s case. Mr. Archambault needed rest, but it was not difficult to foresee that, while recuperating, he would not re- main idle ; that his experience as a teacher would enable him to remark what improve- ments were being made in other countries ; that thus his travels would benefit not only himself but also the community. iSeverthe- less it was not without a regret, easy to com- prehend, that he saw his former pupil leave the country, that he wished him a bon voyage and a safe return.