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ll; 3” Iondon. England. a week "0 Russian standard ranch mink Igv'pC2d 10 per cent and was 100 ' , Ce... sold. Wild mink was so 9,; cent sold. no comparison. Hud- wn-5 Bly Company's sale follow- lawmg Annlng s. announced that squirrel advanced 10 per cent compared with one year ago. p.-951. silver fox skins sold well cm-npared with December. Platina md pearl platina were withdrawn. France took silver fox and Rus- mn ranch mink were taken most- i. by the continent with some home market buying. Average pm.-5 of Russian mink were as follows: dk br males averaged 321, large females averaged 314; hr males averaged 319. At An- mug and Chadwick's sale Russian ranch mink averaged 324.40; Siberian wild mink. 319.60; silver fox lull silver averaged 814.56; three-quarter silvers 314.56: plat- inn Slam. Hudson's Bay Com- ,,.,y's silvers sold as follows: full silvers. 325.20: three-quarter ,.,1..", 330.30; half silvers, 535.: quarter silvers. 330.70. The above prices were for best quality skins.

Our reaction to the above prices is oils of astonishment. It is car- igmly so out of line with any- thing we have noticed on either the Montreal or New York mar- sets as to make us wonder if these mp prices represent J just a few extra clear specimens .,and do not indicate such a worthwhile ap- preciation of many skins. Any- way you look at it. it is cheering news for silver fox breeders and we trust that the Cnnadian Na- tional Silver Fox Breeders As- sociation will as a result of the above sales. secure a favorable market for the 1964 productions of the above sales. secure a favor- able market for die 1954 pro- ductions of Canadian fox farms. The Canadians deserve the most in any comeback there in to all- ver fox because their Association has put up over 3100.000 for the purpose of employing designers to use silver fox and its muta- tions and to create breath-taking styles that have captured the at- tention of the elite in the capitals of Europe and also to some ex- tent in the United States.

The Mutation Mink Breeders As- socintion hi the United States will increase its advertising budget to half a million dollars in the fin cal year beginning March. 1965. This in an increase of 3110.000 over its 1964-55 advertising out- lay. The expenditure it is be- llevod. will set a record as dis largeu amount ever spent in one year by any organization in the fur industry. Approximately 3200.- ooo of the new budget will be spent darhsg the March-July per- iod. heretef are rather dull months ht terms of national mink advertising.

The new half-snillinn doiinrs budget I is expected may be h- erenaed another 3150.000 to S.00.- mo thsoudl participation by lend- ing lnink auction houses in Ise eo- operative phases of he EMBA ad- vertising campaign. By March of this year EMBA will have spent over !l.i00,000 h national and :...n tional advettiehlg. This total expenditure is ainee it was first organleed. The funds for be large scale advertising are real- ized iirough a fee of 156 pa cent on the gas: .eceipts of each mem- ber of Mutation Mink Breeders.

M In Hill nnunl March of Dbes bow held at the Somerset 3 more Iran 50 wo- men attending practical informa- hon about furs was mingled with whimsical and wearable fur fash- ions. The fashion show was pre- sented in! lather Dorotlw, far 3. filler and designer. Miss Dorodty Hllfoduced champagne, blue 1.1; and black as trend setting mink shades. Furs from her collection were worn with vivid afternoon and evenina clothes primarily. Fur Ihlrlcs helm mink ma

Purlol. rope stoles ll kn. bright colored jackets and Hlrprlse color or trimmed linings. M an lace fashions. and a two- pieoec broadfail lamb suits. Tradi- tional long and short coats and Pieces of mink, utrin. seal. sable Yjmlr. chinchilla were also shown.

Rendevous" is Miss Dorothy's term for a wide transparent net stole about six feet long, com- Plflltly banded with fox fur of matching hue. This was shown l',N'Nzuoise over a white bathing suit. and. more practically. in Navy over a pale pink jersey altornoon rlrt-as.

Tin New York Auction Com- Nnys sale of EMBA mink last "Wk ended on a note of strength. Silvsrblus advancing I per cent above December prices. The auc- llnn house reported 18.600 silver- h"'5 93 Per cent sold. reaching ; '00 of 105. for males and 821. or females. A total of 4.400 Emith of Spring Silverhlus ad- vanced 5 per cent with a 97 per- gent turnover. Top price was 351 "T "files. 823 for females. The Collection of 2.200 Jasmines was "5 Per cent sold. reaching a top fl 363 for males and 831 for gemales. Favorite price range for -Ilver blu males was 824 to 828 with females clustering mainly l”-"ween also and man.

At the Dominion Fur Auction

sale held in Winnipeg last week land

300 wild mink sold at unchanged '0 5 per cent stronger. '9-ip prices mere :53 to 857 for males. The

-.000 muslrrats brought good 3109:. X1. and L springs 82. to t -30: XL and L good weight 81.5! 0 81.70 with lower priced ones "Nina down to so mu.

find hen-'s a short report of the Punish sale at Copenhagen . . ifcllcilly the entire ufferlns of 3""! 50.0!!! mink whs sold at he saith for sales. Prices were re- .';l-,-ieeii gov: DJ;-ember letr'sl.-Ila. ' It ve compel on :2.-n the union sum and im- r,"- The trial sales valued n- Nld -5 mJJan kroner. equal to

:,':ill s:.soo.ooo. The week's sale

' 2. Helen Ballum;

Timely Notes On Fur Farming l

experienced. The auctions ache- duled for February are expected to be cancelled because the sup- ply of pelts is now practically ex- hausted. Top prices were as fol- lows: pastels, 345; platlnurna. 337; White. 849 and sapphire 348.50.

Mink breeders throughout the United States and Canada can feel pretty happy about the ire- mendous demand in all markets for their product. Never in our experience have we seen any- thing to compare with it. We do not mean to say that there have not been higher prices realized for certain strains of mink. but that was when these strains were very new and very scarce. The fact that millions of skins can be sold at the astonishing averages which prevail today shows that the demand for mink is not abat- ing but is steadily growing bis- ger and bigger.

Strong buying was shown at the Canadian Fur Auction Sales Co. i Quebec) Ltd. general sale of furs in Montreal last week. Europe was strongly represented. Prices, names and comments heard in the sales room in English. French. German and Italian were a good indication of the active part Eur- opeans took in the sale. Canada dark mink auctioned for the ac- count of Canada Mink Breeders was reported Kl per cent at un- changed prices and with strong demand. Price levels of ranch standards likewise remained sta- tionary compared to the previ- ous sale. Eighty per cent of EMBA Royal Pastels were dis-

. Prices were easier hi males but females remained firm.

At Stockholm. Sweden. last week buyers were present from the United States. Great Britain and West Germany attending the Nordic Fm Auction Company's sale. Twelve hundred and fifty- seven silver foxes were sold at an average price of N crowns (9111)) with a top price of 150 crowns 681.) The beet skins re- mained unsold.

MARIAN ACADEMY. MIS- UCIIE

(JnnInry Report)

Junmus for January at Mar- ina Academy. llaeouelle. are as follows:

Grade X1 - 1. Della Gaudet; 3. Erma Gal- lant. Grade X - 1. Rosalie Des- Rochoa; 2. Patricia Poirier; 3. Elaine Gallant. Grade IX A 1. Belle Gaudet; L Carol Perry; 8. Iris Gallant. Grade VIII - 1. Peter Bnllum; 1 Catherine Mc- Kenna; 3. Armand DesRoches; 4. Gloria Desllochea. Grade V11 - 1. Pauline Gaudet; 2. Rossmay Des- Rocbes; 3. Ann Steele. Grade VI - 1. Narnia Polrit; 1 Joyce Mallet; 8. Thelma Deafiochea.

Grade V - 1. Dina DoaRoches;; 1. Doreen Gallant; I. Lois ogkog, Julianne Deahoches (equal); Grade IV - 1. Joanne Gaudet; I. Muriel Walsh; I. Jeanne Dea-

det (equal). Grade II -- 1. Valerie Ancnault;

aalt; I. Barbara Mallet. Jimmy Ballum (equal); 8. Ivan LeClair.

HUIBION ICIIOOL

-F-lnnurv upon for Primary Department of Sturgeon School: Grade IV - 1. Stanley Collings; 2. Alfred Condon; I. Cecelia Lan- nlgan and Carolyn Kemp (equal). Grade Ill (senior) - 1. Laird Kind: 2. lrentln Itewart. Grade 111 Junior (a) - 1. Annie King; 2. Ruby Jenkins. Grade 111 Junior (h) - 1. Marguerite Landrigan and Charyn Creed eiqual); 8. Audrey Jamieson. Grade 11 Sen- ior - 1. David Jenkins; Dianne SIOWII1: 1. Blair Sencebaugh. Grade I Junior (a) - 1. Inez McGee; 2. Sheila Mocarron; 3. Hal Jnmieson and Anna Kemp (equal). Grade 111 Junior (bl - 1. Gerard Landrlgan; 2. Brenda Stewart; 3. Jackie MacKinnon. Grade I Senior - 1. Bennie Mc- Gee: 2. Judy Smith; I. Trudy .lamieson. Grade 1 Junior - 1. Sandra King; 2. Connie Landri- gan: 3. Sadie Johnston. ' ,Perfeci attendance: Stanley Col- llngs. Cecilia Lannigan. Ruby Jenkins. Hal Jamieson. David Jenkins. Sandra King. Highest average. 9196. Teacher - Carmelita M. Daley.

GREENWICII JUNIOR RED CROSS

The Greenwich Go-Gaiters held their weekly meeting in the school 0'1 -llnlllry 14 with twenty mem- ber! Present. Roll call was an- swered by "pinning the tail on "M donkey". Collection amount- 04 30 19 001138; balance in fund amounted to 33.21.

It was decided to purchase sup. plies for school. such as dust- bane. etc. it was also decided to have a lottery on a surprise package. There was some discus- sion on a portfolio which is being made.

The committees reported and W970 IPPoi.nted for the following week as follows: sweeping. Rena Sanderson and Kathleen Suther- i dllllllli. Irene Rattray; car- rying water. David MacLaren and Keir Squires: carrying coal. Thane Rattray: health. Millar Sanderson: programme. Richard MacLnren.

The programme for the meet- ing consisted of a "tables" maich.. The. meeting closed by the membe . repeating J. R C.. "the pledge".

Illlll IWITCI INVOYI

BUBLIN, Ireland (Reuters) - "ran Mum, Irish ambassador in Qttawa. return to Ireland. it was officially learned Monday night. He will he "placed in Ot- tawa by Leo T. Mccauley, now mhfatu h Madrid.

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"its a wonderful experience."

Ilse Lute Ivan S. Mitchell

The many friends of Mr. Ivan S. Mitchell were saddened to learn of his death in the Prince Edward Island Hospital on Dec- ember 29th, 1954. Though Mr. Mitchell had suffered from a heart condition and arthritis for some years. his death came as a shock to all who knew him.

Mr. Mitchell, who was born in Charlottetown in 1898 was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert

W. Mitchell (nee Annie Stenti- ford). Mr. Mitchell enlisted in the 11th Brigade Ammunition

Column. Canadian Field Artillery. in January, 1916 and proceeded oevrseas in April of that year with this unit. under command hf Capt. D. A. MacKinnon (later Lt.- Col. D. A. MacKinnon. D.S.0.). In England he transferred to the 2nd Canadian Siege Battery and served continuously and with dis- tinction with this unit throughout the heavy fighting in France, re- turning to Canada for demobiliza- tion in May. 1919. On return from overseas he was employed at the Experimental Station. Charlotte- town, and in 1930 was promoted to the position of Farm Foreman. In that capacity he performed his duties faithfully and efficiently, but ill health compelled him to re- sign in 1948. He then bought a

East Baltic

. 'Miss Wanda Robertson. Souris. bank employee. spent the week-end with her p or cats. Mr. and Mrs. William Robertson. Kings- boro.

Ilia many friends and acquaint- ances are pleased to learn that Mr. Frank Holland of North Lake is making a good recovery in the Souria Hospital from his recent unfortunate accident.

Messrs. Foster Young and For- bes Young. Klngsboro, motored rec- ently to Montague.

Misses Ruby Ching and Bertie Robertson. Souris. spent the week- end at their homes in Black Pond and Red Point. ,

Mr. Elmer Fraser is out and a- bout again following his recent ill- ness at his home in South Lake.

Mr. John Mclnnis, Charlotte- town. spent a few days with friends in Red Point.

The Trail Rangers weekly meet- ing was held January 11 at the Baltic Hall. '

Mrs. Marjorie Gallant and little daughter, Debrea. Red Point. lelt recently for Sydney. where they will remain for some time.

Mr. Gilbert Clements. Montague.

home at Fortune Bridge where he resided until the time of his death.

In passing he leaves to mourn his widow, formerly Marlon Irene MacKendrick of Charlottetowml and two sons Ivan and John. both in the R. C. A. F.. also one grandchild. Barbara Ellen. dnugh-l ter of Cpl. and Mrs. Ivan K. Mitchell.

Ivan. as he was familiarly known. will be best remembered by a host of friends for his un- selfishness. his many kind and thoughful acts and his ready wil- llngness to help all in need of aa- sistance.

Funeral services were in the Baptist church of which Mr. Mit- chell was a member. and were conducted by the Rev. Frank Smith. Mr. Smith preceded his address by referring to the long time which many of those pre- sent had known Mr. Mitchell. and the high esteem in which he was held by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Mr. Smith took for his text the words of the Apostle Paul na

fought a good fight - I have fin- ished my course -, I have kept the faith." The speaker brought the words of the Apostle very near to the hearts of those pres- ent. that it was a marvelous testimony, and a glorious message to leave behind at the close of one's life. no boasting. no thought of self ” inment. only a supreme faith in God had made it possible. It brings the great truth to us. thnt the Christian life is the only life and that had been very clearly exemplified in the lfe of our late brother. who throuds a long period of ill health had never lost sight of the gloriou fnet. Isnt to win in the battle of life. one must have a supreme faith hi God. so as in be able to an h the cloning hows d life '1 inve kept the faith."

A quartctte consisting of W. I. Mclllurtry, Heath Robinson, Mrs.

Burltoe and Mary Newsome. under direction of Mr. R. Mug- ford. sang "The Christian's Good- night". and the Hrd Psalm was siting by In choir and congrega-

on.

Memh of die Canadian Le- gion and the surviving members of the had Canadian Siege Bat- tery attended the funeral hi a hob. and the Iaglon graveside service was read by Whiaton Smith. The Last Post was sound- ed by Bugler William Chaisson.

The llbearers were: Richard Hurst, . F. Tinney. William Rlx. Runsell Farquharoon. Basil John- ston. and Cyru Pickard.

P. E. I. Airmen Move To France

METZ. France, - Trading "Cor Blimey" for ”Qu'est-ce-que c'est." two Prince Edward Island airmen have been moved from North Luf- fenham, England, to Marvllle. France. where they are helping in net up the R.C.A.F.'s newest NATO fighter station. They are LAC Eric Gallant, 23. son of Mr. J. A. Gallant. now residing in Elmsdale, Nova Scotia; and LAC G. A. Judson. 32. non of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Judson. of St. Peter's Bay. P. E. I.

No. 1 Fighter Wing. located at North Luffenham since 1951. is being moved to Marvllle. 150 miles east of Paris. to bring all 12 R.C A.F. squadrons overseas under the operational control of the NATO air arm. The new jet haw ls expected to be ready for ti- three Sabre sqltadrons of No. Wing in early spring.

LAC Gallant. a fire fighter.wr educated at St. Augustine's Con- vent. south. Rustlco. P. E. I.. and farmed at Rustlcoville before joining the R.C.A.F. in 1961. LAC Judson is a radio opera- tor. and lived at Mount Hope. P. E. 1. before enlisting in 1951. He is married. and has a son. Ian. one-year-old.

While stationed In France. the P. E. f. airmen will have an ex- cellent opporiunity for travel dur- lng leave periods. Marville ls situ- ated clone to the Belgian and Luxembourg borders. and wlthir easy week-end travelling distant" of Brussels. Amsterdam. Landon Rotterdarn. Geneva. Cologne Frankfurt. and. of course. Parlr "Serving in two European CW" tries on one postiI'Ilf.' fl!!! Sllfl

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TORONTO iCP)-Robert Lyman Toronto stamp dealer said Mon- dgy hg 3... sold one of Brands rarest stem to an unldentifle European p ilatelist for an esti- mated o1s,ooo. He said the stamp” pm” or "::...':'-.'....i-":...:.:; rs . com

b:.the.s'aome adhesive in values oil m.MandNrels. lthasnllllc asnal oval. we-llhe dull!-

found in Ind Timothy 4-7 "I have.

was in the nearby district Jan- uary Nl. Mr. Clements is a well- known electrician and has donc considerable work in this area.

Miss Barbara McDonald. Char- ... . is spending some time with relatives in Sydney.

Mr. and Mrs. Egbert Bortein. Kingsbo u. accompanied their 11- month old baby son to the P. E. 1. Hospital where he underwent an operation the following day. All sincerely wish this little tot a speedy recovery.

Miss Adele Harris. East Lake. was a recent visitor to Charlotte- town.

Congratulations to Miss Ruby Ching who recently accepted - the position of cashier with Matthew and McLean. Souris. Miss Ching has been saleslady with this well- known firm for many years.

Mr. Johnle Young. Red Point. spent the past week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Llewellyn. Mon- tagua.

. The relatives and friends here of Mr. Sam McLeod are happy to learn that he has returned to home in Uigg. having been for some time a patient in the King's County Memorial Hospital. Mon- tagtle.

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l Master Revel! Garrett. son of Mr. and Mrs. Foster Garrett. East Bal- tic. is airing a good recovery from his recent illness.

Mrs. George Bruce, Red Point, spent a few days in Charlotte- town.

Miss lilora Ching. who has been confined to her home in Red Point, for the past week. has re- turned to her school t ”

The old and young certainly on- ioyed skating at the Red Point Cosnmuniw Rink. Jan. I and was largely supI'EIQHIld from all parts.

Mrs. liiaie Kennedy, Red Point. was a business visitor to Char- ilottetown. Jan. 20th

Mr. D. F. Campbell. Red Point. spent a few days in Charlotte- town.

Messrs. Gus Mallard. Stanley Coffin. Charlie Robertson. Roger Bennett. and George Acorn motor- ed to Charlottetown on business. Jan. Mth.

Mr. Peter Stewart. Kingsboru. was a business visitor to Char- lottetown. January 30th.

Miss Carol Fraser has been con- fined to her home at North Lake. with the pippe for the past three weeks.

Mrs. Hugh McLean of the nurs- lng staff. Souria Hospital is spend- ing a few days at her home in Dundas.

Mr. Percy Poole. Souria Mer- chant spent a ' lv d in Red Point.

The new strip of pavement from Souria to Red Point is getting bad-, ly smashed up and in some parts it is broken right through. This road is used daily by entremely heavy traffic.

Mr. Charles Ching. Red Point. was a business visitor to Char- lottetown. Jan. Nth. .

Miss L. Robertson, Charlotte-

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town. visiiedlwlth her parents. Mr. land Mrs. John w. Robertson. Singsboro.

Misses Jean McGregor, Francis Campbell, college students. in Charlottetown, spent the week- end at their respectives homes in East Baltic, and Souris.

Congratulations to Mr. B. L. Stewart. Souris. on having been recently chosen Mayor of the town of Souris.

Mr. Stewart Mclntyre. returned to his home at East Point. having been a patient in the Souria Hos- pital for some time. His friends and neighbours are glad to see him -out and about again.

Mr. Vincent Massey of the Can- ada Packers staff, Charlottetown. spent the week-end with his par- cnts, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Massey. Bothwell.

Master Donald Robertson. son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Robertson. Kingsboro. is out and about again after having been sick with the grippe at his home.

The sincere sympathy of the many friends is extended to Miss Marion E. Conway. Souris. on the recent death of her only sister. Miss Emma Conway who passed away in the Charlottetown Hospi- tal. January 15th.

Miss Helen McLean. Kingsboro. spent the recent week-end with relatives and friends in Montague.

Mrs. Page of the nursing staff. Souria Hospital. spent a few days with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rose. North Lake.

The ice cutters are anxiously awaiting cold weather in order to get the big ice house filled at Black Pond.

Mrs. Florence McLean. teacher at North Lake School. spent the week-end at her home in Kings- boro.

Mr. Frances Campbell of the Flshermen's Loan Board office. Charlottetown. spent the week-end with his mother. Mrs. John C Campbell, Red Point.