X. MINERALS FOR THE PARIS EXHIBITION. BY E GILPIN, JR.,. 

 LL. D., F. R. S. C., Inspector 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 descrip- 

 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 not only their own operations, but also those of their 

 country to the gaze of the world. At no time has ihere 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 ownera 

 only too pleased to have their products exhibited, was obliged 

 to send to the quarries, etc., 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 Springhill coals were shown in their different forms as- 



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