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the result of their labors is before the people the most bigoted partizan cannot say it is anything but fair and impartial. The report shows that much has been done during the past few years in 1ntroducing the study of English in the French districts, but that it is absurd to think that all French can be excluded trom such schools, and its place supplied by a system of instruction that is absolutely English. To show that the French are in the great majority in man} diasricts we have only to say that the commissioners found in no less than thirty schools every child whose name was entered on the roll was of French-speaking parents. When it is shown then that many schools in the midst of a French population have since the RICHMOND HILL. Thursday, Sept. 6, ’89 The report of the commissioners appointed by the Ontario Govern- ment to enquire into the condition 01 the Public behools in the French districts of Prescott, Russell, Essex, Rent and Simcoe seems to have given good satisfaction to the gener- al public. \Vhen they received their appointment in May last they set to work like men, and now that year 1885 been Englished to a great extent, the change in the system speaks well, not only for the 'fore- sight of the Hon. G. W. Ross, but for the intelligence and liberality oi the citizens themselves. |No doubt the state of afiairs in some of the sections is worse than the Minister of Education was led to believe by the inspectors, but no {air man will doubt his honesty when from the reports of these Inspectors he stated last winter that English was taught in most ot the schools. The report of the Commissioners says plainly that English is taught Well :in many of the so~called 1* rench schools, taught more or less in the others, and taught in all of them as well as can be expected in the lack ot a sufficiency of bilingual teachers. How different was the mode of procedure in this case to that of the Tory leaders when an alleged griev- ance is brought belore the people In the present case, though a com: plfaint was made by a political op- position, the Mowat G01ernment were willing to appoint a Commis- sion to investigate the matter, so anxious were they to ascertain the grievance, it one there were. On the other hand bear in mind the iruckhng and deceit 01 Sir John Macdonaldprevious to the late re- bellion in the North West. \Vhen the halt-breeds were already in arms he said time and again there was no cause for alarm. Had he taken the manly steps of Hon G. W. Ross and appointed a commission to en- quire into the sad state of the starv- 1 @112 fiifieml. u» ting natives, and applied the remedy, there would have been no rebellion, and Canada would have no cause to-day to mourn the loss of many of her noblest sonsi Returning to the work of the Commissioners, among the recom- mendations the tollowmg are of im- portance :â€"That a special school should be established {or the train- ing of French teachers in the Eng- lish language ; that this school shall be placed under teachers who can speak both English and French,and who are thoroughly competent to THE OOMZHISSIONEL’S’ REPORT. give instruction in these languages ; and that special institutes be held for the immediate benefit of the teachers now employed in the French schools. It would be lolly to think of giving credit to any party but Mr. Ross, and the Ontario Gov- ernment tor the reform already commenced, as no effort was made till they moved in the matteri NEW ADVERTISEMENTS Nothing now remains to be done but to carry out the suggestions giv- en by the Commissioners. The public and Hon. Mr. Ross w111 meet with public condemnation or ap- proval just as their future course may tend in one direction or the other. Their duties are clear, yet the greatest caution must be used in order to satisfy the French settlers that they wish to deal fairly with them. By the report the French have so tar accepted the changes cheerlully, and are anxious that their children should learn the Eng- lish language as well as that of their mother tongue. We have every confidence in Hon. Mr. Ross’ future course. So far he has done everything that possibly could be expected of him, and far more than ever was attempt- ed by any other person. This being the case it is only reasonable to suppose he will still improve the circumstances and endeavor to act the friend to all classes and creeds. As Mr. Meredith and his colleagues staked their all before the last elect. ion on the “Ross Bible,” they are now doing the same in reference to the “French Usurpation,” but, like the former, it will be seen that it is only a tempest in a tea-pot, merely got up for an election cry. Liver complaint, cured by using Bir- ketts Little Liver Pellets, 50 duses for 25 cents. No family should be without them sent by mail to any address on 1e- ceipt of price. Dilworth’s Drug Store, 170 King St. East T.nmnt0 Have you a mother ’2 If so, honor and love her. If she is aged, do all in your power to cheer her declining years. Her hair may have bleeched. her eyes may have dimmed, her brow may contain deep and unsightly furrows, her cheek may be sunken; but you should never forget the holy love and tender cares she has had for you. In years gone by she has kissed away from your cheek the troubled tear; she has soothed and patted you when all else appeared against you; she has watched over and nursed you with a. tender care known only to a moth- er; she has sympathized with you in ad- versity; she has been proud of your suc- cess. -Ynu may be despised by all around you, yet that loving mother stands as an apologist for all your shortcomings. \Vith all that disinterested affection, would It not be ungrateful in you if in her declin- ing years you failed to reciprocate her love and honor her as your best, tried friend ’I We have no respect for a. man or woman who neglects an aged mother. It you have a mother, love her, and do all in your power to make her happy. '1‘. FENWICK. Patterson’s (Aurora) Cough Balsam for Coughs and Colds. Satisfaction guaran- teed. \V a give below a synopsis of the pro- gramme for the first week of the Toronto Industrial Exhibition. That for the sec- ond week will be given in our next:â€" MONDAY, SEPT. 9th-â€"PREPARATIUN DAY. This day the grounds will be open only to exhibitors. All exhibits of the first week must be in their places the first day. TUESDAY, SEPT. Nthâ€"OPENING DAY. Grounds and. buildings open at 9 a. m. Opening ceremonies at 2 p. m., after which all departments will be open to visitors. VVEDNESDAY, SEPT. lullâ€"ATHLETIC DAY Machinery in full operation. The special features commencing at 2 p. in. will be trotting races in the horse ring for farmers’ driving horses to harness, «Soc. The trotting dog Doc against ponies; bicycle and foot races, 620. Lady dan- cers, contortion feats, «fc. THURSDAY, SEPT. 12thâ€"STOCK BREED- ERs’ DAY. Exhibit and Judging of dog cart, and cob horses, scallions, &c. Trotting races in the ring for gentleman’s road horses, and open stallion races, best 3 in 5. A challenge trotting race between the dog “Doc" and “Jack,” in harness to sulkies, half mile heats, best 2 in 3 Balloon as cension by Prof. King, of Philadelphia, between 3 and 5 p. :11. Several bands will be in attendance. FRIDAY,SEPT. 13th~SCHOOL CHILDnnn’s DAY. All departments of first week open at 8 o’clock. ‘ Special attractions for young and old. Calisthenic exercises and club swingingbicycle and tricycle races. Run- ning races in the horse ring. Special entertainment in front of grand stand. Grand display of fire works. &c., (be. SATURDAY, SEPT. 14thâ€"SOCIETY DAY. Horses and cattle entered for prizes will be on the grounds. In the afternoon hurdle races for the Toronto Hunt Club cup, Scotch bell ringers. Second balloon ascension. Grand illumination in the evening. Band concerts by all the bands, &c., ([20. Don’t forget to can at Dilworth’s Drug Store,170 Kim; St. East Toronto, and tel! your friends to call. * ~ Exhibition Programme. Have you a. Mother 9 SUMMER GGUBS ! For convenience sake we have placed through the cenâ€" tre of our store a long table on which we have piled goods of all descriptions, which we have decided to clear out To MAKE THESE GO AT ONCE we have MARKED THE PRICES I7 OWN,some one quarter off, some one half the usual figure. Everything is marked in plain figures on our cheap cash House Where you will find Prints, Muslins, Challies, Ginghams, Dress Goods, Hose, Gloves, Ribbons, Buttons, Braces, Ties, Shirts, Towels, Cotton- ades, Tweeds, Boots &‘Shoes, &c., &c., too numerous to mention. Prints '50., Dress Goods 5c, per yard to ‘12%~c., Muslms 50. per yard. Gloves 50. to 120., per pair. Rem- nants of all kinds at bargain prices; Come and look over bur BARGAIN TABLE FRUIT JARS very cheap. Sugars at cost prices. 2olbs. Bright Sugar and 4 lbs. good Tea for $2.00. Be sure to give us a call before you buy, for we can give you speCIal prices just now. R. W. NEVILLE, CLEARING SALE RICHMOND HILL. Is now holding a TIâ€"IE HIGH CLAfiS GOODS. Cashmeres. French Brass Gosds, Washing Brass Fabric-s, fiaces, Em- broideriss, Parassis, Kosiery, Under- wear, Gloves, Eress and Mantle Trimmings, @rna1nents,Tabls Linens, Sheetings, Curtains, 860. Crockery, Dinner Sets, Tea Eete, Toi- let Sets, Plates, Gages am}; Saucers, direct impertetien, all ofiered. at the lowest figure to be found. CONCRETE HQUSE REPAIR SHOP. Impure Blood, Indigestion, Dyspepsia and constipation positively cured by the use of Birketts Liver Pellets, 50 doses for 25 cents. Sold only at Diiworth’s Drug Store, 170 King St; East, Toronto. SUGARS ' AND FRUIT JAR REPAIRS FOR BINDERS. A Cottage Rooted House, 425236 ft containing 7 rooms. is for $1116 on Church St. Richmond Hill, adjoining the Parsonage The lot; contains one acre of land, more or less. in :1 good stat-e of cul- tivation. Small orchard and a. 110VPI'»({Lilil1g well of w: ’ Good cellnrgmd stone foupdufion. Apnly to B JonDAh, anerm MTVâ€"11v LIBERAL OFFICE. GROCERIES, And also come and buy your Dishes to eat them from. COME I HGWSE F33 MLE E As cheap‘as any house in Canada, bought for cash and will be sold at lowest pricefl. Business attended to at any hour of the day. SAVAGE dz NICHOLL.8 Not only a few pieces. but all that is necessary to repair a Binder. All parts of Reapers and Mowers kept In stock. are now showing in every For something to Eat ; also anything in 35106 line of A STOCK OF BINDER TWINE BE SURE DIRECT IMPORTER. A11 firstâ€"class goods at popular prices. .7or the approaching Fruit season Sava 9:0 8»:- Nicholls’ The undersigned keeps a complete stock CONFECTIONS,i Réchmend Hm. The cheapest in the trade. in every Department a magnificient stock of Summer COME 1 fl NOT FORGET. I have been suffering with a bad stom- ach for a number of years and neglectâ€" ing myself very much. 1 have no pity for you because you no right well that a dose of Birkett Peflets will cure you. Birketts Live: Pellets, are a positive cure for sick head ache, 50 doses for 25 cents, sent by mail to any address. Dilworth’s Drug Store, 170 King St. East, Toronto. e£<f’z'§9:"§E EIEEQJQE» 9 $3.03 ”5 ADVANCE. AND FRUITS. COME!