X.—MINERALS FOR THE PARIS EXHIBITION.—By E GILPIN, JR., 
LL. D., F.R.S.C., Znspector of Mines. 
(Communicated 12th February, 1900.) 
The Government of Nova Scotia having decided to assist the 
Canadian Geological Survey in the preparation of the Canadian 
Mineral Exhibit at the Paris Exhibition, the work of collection 
was assigned to the Mines Office. In the process of collection 
opportunity has been afforded of procuring some interesting 
information. I do not contemplate giving a detailed account of 
each mineral locality represented, as that would occupy an 
undue space in the Transactions, but will confine myself more 
especially to those exhibits which were accompanied by deserip- 
tive matter, analyses, etc. It may be remarked that no trouble 
has been spared by the Survey to make the mineral exhibit a 
leading feature of the Canadian representation at Paris, so that 
all the mining districts will undoubtedly receive a most impor- 
tant and valuable advertisement. It is to be regretted that so 
many mining men have neglected the opportunity offered of 
presenting aot only their own operations, but also those of their 
country to the gaze of the world. At no time has there been on 
the continent of Europe so marked a difficulty in procuring the 
raw material, and the unworked metals, and there is also a great 
demand for opportunities for investment of capital. This 
interest is not confined to the precious metals, but. extends to 
every mineral that can be utilized in the arts. In many cases, 
the Department, instead of receiving samples from mine owners 
only too pleased to have their products exhibited, was obliged 
to send to the quarries, ete., and procure specimens, while the 
owners showed no interest whatever. Paternalism may be good, 
but the individual should show an interest in his own welfare. 
Coal. 
As would be expected the coal fields are well represented. 
The Springhil! coals were shown in their different forms as 
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