The welding class under" Instuc- ton at the Vocational School from sept. 'I last until Jan. 14 left sub ztantial proof of their skill and ability in the building and installa- tion of the railing pictured above. The open step-up entrance to the
Vocational School on Grafton Street. shows a marked improve- nirient as a result of the installa- t on. .
The second welding class with, a membership of ten. started talc"-1 ing instructions today and will con-
Welcling Class Me Handrils
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tinne their studies and active work in welding practices until May 25. Edward MacPahli is Supervisor
of the Vocational School and Mil-
ton Poole is welding instructor.
FIRST
lBe1-nard. Vernon River. ROW - Gordon Maynard, North- am; Hugh Sutherland, Goose Riv- er: Carl Munn. Hopefield. BACI-. Row -- Austin Connolly. Bedeque;
Standing between the.handr:u'ls Wilfred Cullen. Caretaker; Milton they made are: FRONT - Victor Poole, Welding Instructor.
NEWSY
NOTES
By J. A. Clark, D.Se.
'I'IIE BEAVER
The beaver is one of the mid of mammals known as Rodent which is the Latin for ”Gnawers". it is related to squirrels. marmots. rats. rabbits and other rodents that have chisel-like incisor teeth which wear away more rapidly behind. leaving a sharp enameled chisel edge. The beaver (Castor cana- densisl' because of the great amount of work done with its teeth in gnawing down trees and in cut- ting them up, has incisor teeth that, grow from persistent pulps. all! are contlnuall, replaced as worn. These two front teeth on either law are a bright orange color. The condyle. a protuberance on the iower jaw is elongated and pro-
is characteristic of rodent gnaw- ing.
DISTRIBUTION
The beaver. though widely dis- tributed in North America and in Northern Europe and Asia, is re- presented by only a single species; Beavers are said to be abundant in Siberia. Poland. in European
U. S. S. R. and where they are protected along the rivers of Ger- many and. Austria. When North America was discovered. beavers swarmed along the streams. rivers and lakes almost everywhere. The beaver. more than any. other animal, was responsible for the
early exploration of the continent.
THE Full TRADE
The chief business of the Hudson Bay Company. formed in i670 by Prince Rupert and associates. was the exporting of furs and skins se- cured by barter with the Indians of Rupert's Land. Later their riv- sis the North West Fur Company, formed in 1783, assisted in the ex- jploration of large areas of what is now Canada as they moved fur- ther west to secure beaver and other furs. These two companies finally amalgamated in 1821 and acquired the sole right to trade in furs for a period of twenty-one years from 1838.
They made a formal cession of their territorial claims to the Dom- inion of Canada in 1860, for a mil- lion and a half dollars; retaining
duces the peculiar motion whichilng causes
certain lands and forts and the right to continue collecting furs. and etc.
BEAVER FUR
The beaver fur is usually red- ish brown above and lighter or irayish in color underneath. The 1arse' guard hairs which protect id cover the short. dense under- itir give the animal its brown ap- pearance. It is the beautiful silky
iunderfur that caused the great de-
mand by Europe's hatmakers for this fur. during the eighteenth and the first half of the ninteenth cen- tury. The cargoes of furs from the American Colonies and Canada were the basis of many overnight fortunes. They also were contrihut- , of the French and lndian war that existed for long pertilods between France and Eng- an .
The fur trade increased until it seemed the beaver was doomed to extermination. It was the great gamble of the for industry. the fufieness of fashion. that saved this largest rodent of North Amer- ica irom extinction. About 1840 silk hats became more popular than beaver, the demand and price for beaver pelts fell. and trappers turned to hunting more lucrative fur animals. Later. protective laws were enacted to save these valuable animals and they began to gain in numbers wherever nature I provided suitable conditions." and? they did not Interfere with human industries.
IIABITS
Beavers are always located near a stream. river or lake. Thy are known as aquatic animals and have web hind feet that make them ex- pert swimmers. When disturbed. they signal to all others with a loud slap of their flat tail on the water. and than dive. They have nose valves that shut automatica- lly under water. and their over- size lung capacity enables them to stay under. for from 10 to 15 minutes when necessary. This long wait discourags their enemies.
Their principal food is the bark of poplar, birch and willow. They also feed on the roots of water- lillies and other plants. They oc- casionally forage on dry land for
Montague Town Council
Meeting Held
The regular meeting of the Man- tague Town Council was held last evening with Mayor Bruce H. Yeo presiding. Present were Coun- cillors McGowan. Reynolds, Van-
fruiis. corn and vegetables, when they may be seen sitting on their hind legs and tall with the food in their forc-paws eating it like a squirrel.
Beavers are most active at night They cut down trees and cut them Into sections. which they roll to water or dig canals to float these and the branches that they draw or tow to their lodge or burrow. They work together through the late summer and autumn to store this Hod in sufficient quantities for the winter. as they do not hibernate. in autting down trees they start gna lng around near the base, and are said to cut deeper on the side nearest to water. they. however,
lare not able to control the fall of
a tree. When they hear it creak they rush to safety. but are occas- ionally trapped by their own work. They usually cut small trees through from one side.
A NEW COLONY
We watched a pair of beavers that arrived one spring. at Mid- lands, to establish a new colony. They chose where an old road had crossed the brook and the flow of water was more or less confined by the approaches to a bridge. long since swept away. They gathered sections of trees and brush and with stones and mud, in a short time built a darn that raised the water up stream more than two feet. The owner of the stream tore away the dam several times as the flooded area was covering an acre or more of good grass pasture.
The damage was quickly repair- cd each time and we suggested that the storage of water and a good trout pond might prove as valuable as the flooded pasture. The two beavers very soon built themselva a lodge and prospered. increasing their family -from year. to year. The young beavers gnei-ally remain un-
A demand for beavers elsewhere in the Province resulted in the re- moval of the colony a few years ago. but I hear that another pair have arrived and have rebuilt the dam.
.. CAPITOL .. to-nivi and win. ..
remiss stains AT3-S-7-9, Anson Marinas me your snows
'I'I-IIILLS TO MAKI TOIR HAIR STAND ON MOI!
TONIGHT AT 11:30
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MIDNIGHT snow
1'oPgtPl1l0
last Night
Iderstine. Clements, Greene and Nicholson. The minutes of the last meeting were approved as also the niontiy bills. Correspond- ence was also read. and permiss- ion was granted the island Tele- phone Company to erect poles on Central. Ssckville and MacDonald Streets. A letter was also read from the Fire Chief regarding "congested parking on School street and Fraser Street, and the in- ability to get the fire truck through such a congestion in case of fire.
On motion the council decided that the following streets would be made one way parking: no park- ing on the south side of School Street from ,Main Street to Ken- nedy Street; no puking on the east side of Kennedy Street from School Street to the New Road: no parking on the north side of the New Road from Kennedy Street to Main Street: no parking on the east side of Fraser Street from Rink Street to the New Road.
Reports were also heard from committee chairman. The council authorized the chairman of the fire committee to purchase zoo feet of fire hose.
Conmderable discussion took place on violations of closed streets. It was noted that a single barricade and notice should be sufficient warning that a street had been closed off. and all viol- aters would be prosecuted. Owing to several infractions. it was decid- ed further barricades would be set up so as to protect the nave- ment from violaters. who would be subject to a fine of 350.00
A brief discussion took place regarding the preparation of the town financial statement after which the meeting adjourned.
Real R-cquefort cheese is made at Rocquefort in France from the! milk of ewes.
T is e E a site '1' II ' Guardian
MONTAGUE LEGION Auxill- .
"'7 meeting at the home of Mrs. Byron Stewart this evening at 8:00 o'clock.
DEATH OF CHILD - The death ”cc'-"Ted Yeilefday at the home of 1!" Parents of Roberta June In- man. four and ii iiaif year-old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. George 5. lnman of Montague following a Iirolcingcdgiilness. Besides her par ents. she is survived by threx bro- thers, Fraser. 7,; George, 5; and John ii. The funeral service will be hrtvate. To Dr. and Mrs. In- man the deepest sympathy 01 use community is extended in their be reavement.
FUNERAL YESTERDAY The funeral of the late Mrs. George Jackson of Point Pleasant was
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'I'IEId Yesterday afternoon from the
Peteris Road Presbyterian Church. The service at the church and grave were conducted by Rev. D. A. F S 'i assisted by Rev. M. C- C"l'rI9- They hymns sung were "By Cool SiIoam's Shady Rill' and "The Old Rugged Cross". A solo "Just When I Need You Must" was sung by Willard MacLean. Tlie pail bearers were Roy Gulls, John TWINS. Otis Jackson, Clarence Reynolds. Floyd Strickland. John E. Jenkins. The interment was in the Peter's Road Cemetery.
w. M s. MEETING - The regu- lar montiiiy meeting of the Wo- men's Missionary Society of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Montague, was held on 10 at the home of Mrs. H. E. Nei- son. The devotional period was in charge of Mrs. James Currie who was assisted Ivy Mrs. A. C. Mac- Kay and Mrs. liealh Stewart. The theme of the meeting was "begin- nings" and the scripture lesson. Genesis l-26-31., and Genesis 2:14 was read in unison, with the en- position by Mrs. Stewart. A sea-
ute held a pantry sale at Crockett 3'14 5'-0"?! Store. .Souris, on Dec- ember l7th.. and was a ” T
sasr BALTIC-
The Kingsburo Womenls instit-
Tuesday. Jan. 17, 1956 The Guardian. Page
from. I Very enjoyable trip with-tended the funeral of the late lira.- relatives and friends in U. S. A.lJohn A. Stewart at East Point Bap Mr. Roy Bruce, North River. at-llist Church on December 17th.
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son of prayer for home and over- S., Symlilhay is extended to Mr. shut-ins and home helpers Wiis fol- lowed by the Lord's prayer in uni-
aeaa missionaries. the W. M
success and a large sum of money icvasdmade in aid of the Institute l.lI1 .
ATTENTION
Joshua Mac-Donald Kingsboro, on Ilie death of his sister. Mrs. John
son. The business of the meeting was conducted by the president, Mrl. D. A. Campbell. The minutes of the last meeting and the cor- iespondence were read by the sec- retary, Mrs. A. D. MacLure. Roll
tended the funeral of the late Mrs. -lI:yI'1lny.A. Stewart, Kingsboro. Dec.
A. Stewart.
PIIOIIIIOERS
Mr. Arnold Bruce. Puwnal. at-
TORONTO (CPi -H. A Scott
show above-average grades.
No parking north
Kennedy Street to Main Street,
No parking east side Fraser Street from Rink Street to New Road.
MAYOR and TOWN COUNCIL
Town of Montague
- ONE WAY PARKING
No parking south side School Street from Main Street to Kennedy Street.
No parking east side Kennedy Street from School Street to New Road.
side New Road from
By order.
principal of the Walter Perry s yi l.iIi?.is' '5-le'tsS".l.i 31.2553? :2”? fa? gjkavg 30,1153: Amp 7E57y' V,&E,4:.r-.;c5;2vL 1 ”.
child. He said that in a typical class only about eight children
A good supply of Vitamin D, calcium and phospii -. is essential for growing children to develop strong r "2 bones and teeth. Adults need It too for general good health.
.Wsmpoie'- Extract of cod Liver la a valuable source of all three plus Iron, malt and other tonic and mineral snuredlonts.
For your family's health and to fight winter ills. give than Wampolo's regularly. children love it! contains no oil.
IIIIIIIIPOLE'S .Z'?..c:.
NOTICE
On the advice of the Department of Health owing
to the current epidemic of Gastro-Intestinal Disease, the Children's Ward of the Orthopedic Centre, will be clors- L ed to visitors until further notice.
the public is requested.
The cooperation of
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES I
C. G. E. Incandescent and ' Fluorescent BuII1s---
A TITANIO NEW. WINTER STOOII LAID ON THE BARGAIN BLOOII
Values to 29.50
Sale I2.95 to
Man's SUBURBAN COATS. in- cluding Tweads and Fleeces.
I 8.95
Men's Station Wagon COATS: Iieuvy quilted lined. Reg. 29.50.
Sale I6.95 and I9.50
Ladies' COATS in fitted and box styles including deep pile fabric and Station Wagons. Values to 49.50-
Sale I5.00
Groupof
Men's SUITS to 39.50
Sale I2.95 and-19.50
Sale l.00
50o. off
Many liems---
5n. off
New Shipment of International ; REFRIGERATORS
Ladies' COATS In
finest Eysions. Sizes 8 to 26V2. Regular 69.50-
Sole 39.
50 and 49.50
T. sh
' JACKITS It CHIS
Sole 2.00
,”.";';5”f" " W” Gmm ow COAT srrs. sizes 2 M51. ' Values to 22.50- '
Sale 12.95 and 14.95
Crepe. etc.
Men's Zipper Janey OVIRSHOIS. regular 5.95.
Sale 3.999
-cloth.
I.udIes' DRESSES In Tullofl.
Sale 3.00 and 5.00
Values to 8.95-
NeiI's DRESS SI-IIITS to 4.95. Solaw L49
ILOIIS.
One look Giris' DRISSIS and
Sale 1.00
Regular to 1,95 -
iMea'sStore 14.. If -Connie argeSf.
Al. Co. Ltd.
I50 IlOa'.SIara
oi GREATLYREDLICED PRICES '
ATTENTION PROSPECTIVE HOME BUILDERS OR THOSE WIRING THEIR PRESENT HOMES IN RURAL AREAS. '
LIGHT FIXTURES AS HIGH AS
757.. off List
All Sales Strictly Cash - No Refunds 1
We are now located in our Temporary Ollufttrs IIIXV 90 Crockett It Storey Ltd.- Kent Street. where our Refrigerir ; rion Service Dept. and Electrical Wiring. Repair and Service . . Depurhnem is in fil operation. -
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FIRE SALE
call was answered with a verse of p , , 5' scripture containing the word Ml- Rvultelt Wlclnflls. Little l-I:ir- nzeun. The financial report was hour. hadgthe misfortune of having it "say by the "easuren Mrs H. three of his fingers taken off'wliile 'g. E, Nelson. The study period was nllgrlguflli pin tjheyrggsing madcliine in 1 in charge of Mrs. Minnie MacDon- , 3? 3 51-'15. an 15 "OW We are tltwtsrd to mm: 11 -- th t it aid who reaad an (interesting t'hap- :l;fur5'?lfo1Shfi05;ln1:Iz:l. ltlle Expects I )” Ll 3 :5 ' S I C 5 GI" . N t'fln"&'3..:t3n5"p3obl.?.?l. ?.."lI.'It'5 . y PRESTON G"-I-'5 "' 3EAT0N'5 M"-I-S 4 1;, The meeting closed with the .K'"g5b”'"” and 5"" "Ming dlsr - . - . . hymn --standing A, The portals M lil'lCls mourn the death of a life Will be our new agent in your district and j .33: i.":..l2:. .22: 1:i::;l.:."';..ti.”..J..1:?i:1.:...i:”:ii.: will be collecting hogs t eeting of the Ladies Aid So-ieiy. PFSWI away at the home of her v w ' v 1 v -v 7 . : fuiqucted by the Di-csident.LMrs. "leCcgN"S1 Foster .Y”""g "'1 De.” EVERY TUES-DAx and vulnh hbDAi MORNING Ch ster MacLure. was held. at the Elli?” ljilh-. following a short 1ll- 1-0,. 5 e1m.:',:t.ew.M- 5- meegtts .:"de.W' ' up w ic unc was serve y e - .' 0 B 8 PGESUFE 0 . ' ' i 1 5 haste”. named by Mrs. Cmm, 1:1;ti:;:.,.?I,,,ya:,c?.ltltglgnifilsuniu at; SWIFT CANADIAN CO. LIMITED : and MTSLMECLUFQ. yness am; C'frlmli”;l?'vf;'r:u3;;s' :1: e ;;':S' I For trucking seltlctl, pit-use list your hogs in 1: lpoted foi'Ii1e1'll)lcauliful smile at all advance by phoning PRESTON GILLIS lmes, clecru ' d h H Personals pleaslant 3..-s.;..ai't't'y afepviy mail. TELEPHONi'1- ELDON 10.12 .- Miss Daisy Gordon returns! in 5535 wzlcoierlc L353: rlllwllfalyes 1.5.333 - iiiziiminizn .. Ottawa Mo"day' liner 5.p9”.dI"3 " ed. She was a first class dress-l - A I vex-31 enj:ly:ble):glidE::)r:;:1iIln: ,maker and many women of today IT IS THE VOLUME OF IIOGS SHIPPED OFF THE l . . 3 ' . . ' ' ',T,."., 6' y 13;: jgfjggflghygg llfmtfyleyggglg gig ISLAND THAT SIISTAINS THE PRICE or HUGS . Lao Donald Stewart, R C, A During her illness he was ltend:-rlyi ON THE ISLAND. u I: F., left Saturday on mu.-n 1,, M5 cared for by her niece, Mrs. Foster ii 1 base in Saskatoon, Sask.. after Young- , ,,,,,,,,,,,,, .... ..,.. ,. .. ..,,.. ., H , . pg swnar CANADIAN co. LIMITED V M ma ue Mr. and Mix. Al. Cummings I? ll 8 i turned to their home in Lakerillc,