DULY 9. 1949

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c; worked into the cell and he ed the wrong note. In e met- r of seconds there wasn't a crow thin sight or. hearing.

I-heve used a crow call for years t have never even half mastered

e cells. Orowe have at least four fliferent-celis . . . the alert. den- pr, food and help. Crows have their faults but they ere very clen- pish. Let one of their number get gm trouble and every member of firs‘ crow family within hearing |uahes to give assistance. Each relays the message es he, or

r, receives it until every crow in miles has been reached by seemingly endless relay oi cells. n the same manner once the fake lies been exposed the crow clan is warned by the’ some relay method.

1 tried herd e few years ago to greater the crow language. I have eften spotted a crow feeding in a field maybe two or three hundred yard-s distant. Conceellna myself in g roadside ditch. I'd sound a note en the Cell. Sometimes the crow would pose in. an alert. listening attitude; sometimes he'd come err-sight toward me at full speed md cswlng at the top of his voice. most frequently of ell. however. he'd leave that field going in the opposite direction as fast as his wings would carry him, I had in‘- lrdvertently told him to get to heck out of there pronto. Methinks I'll esll on my crow shooting friend some evening. or evenings, for a kw lessons on the intricate art oi’ new calling. If one sounds the right note and keeps well hidden. they'll absorb a lot of punishment

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pesr to wise up that it's a fake quicker if one misses a few shots at the beslnniua. On the other hand when they see their pals fold- ing up in the air and plummeting earthward, it has a tendency to ax. cite the survivors all Once they get a glimpse of the shooter the jig is up in short or. der. Shooting crows in, company with an expert ‘crow caller’ is a fascinating pastime and provides a thrill cqusl to duck shooting.

the more.

Crows are n.ot ‘m: only enemies

that ducks have to coiltend with. "i" "lit among them is man's carelessness. It has recently been brought to my attention that a Frees fire on e duck marsh Belle River in nesting time this spring accounted for a large num- ber oi eggs end possibly young ducklings. As the fire swept over the marsh numbers oi black ducks were observed circling over the fire end in some instances diving into the smoke)

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in the spring is a destructive prac- tice in respect to the forms of wildlife it destroys. and could easily result in the offender being hailed into Court if his identity was es- tablished. Several such fires have been reported from different sec- tions of the Province this spring. One such fire could easily account for one hundred or more potential duck dinners in October. some years ego, after a large acreage oi marsh was burned over along the Dunk River, an observer who walked over the charred wake of the fire counted eleven nests oi duck eggs that had been burned. Some people find it herd to resist touching a match to dry grass in the spring. Before anyone starts a needless fire next spring. stop end think for e moment on the num- ber of duck. pheasant. Hungarian partridge, grouse or nests the fire may consume esweli as other forms of wildlife.

Third Stage

song bird

0f President's Maich Today

Third. stage oi the President's Match will be played et the Cher-

lottetown Golf Club course this

afternoon starting at 2 p.m. Com-

petition, which has been excep- tionally keen in the two preced-

ing stages. is expected to be hot-

ter than ever this afternoon, and

it is expected that some of the

lowest scores oi the season will be turned in by the wiclders of

the rnashle and niblick. REMEMBER WIIEN

By The Canadian Press

Henry Cotton sloughed his way thro h a violent storm to win the open golf title 12 years ago today at~ Camoustie. Scotland. The tall Englishmen, favored to win over one oi the classiest fields ever assembled, toured the reln-sodden course in 290 strokes, two better than Reg Whitcocnibe who finished second in the 72-hole event. The victory was Canon's second in three years.

HOMES FOR. LONDONlI-S

Since the wei- 116,000 homes have been built or rebuilt in Lon- wilh some 24,000 still under construction.

July 13th.

MERCHANDISE

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110cc to greet pains and expense to furnish horsemen with e sate and fest track. The home stretch has been widened to 68 feet and the back stretch to 50 feet. The grand stand hes been moved back so as to give additional space in front of it end the whole plant has been gone over and apruced up for its second big race meet- ing; its first was Labor Day. 1M0.

Charlie Willis‘ Covehead track is popularly known as The Per- lorTreck. Charlie certainly knows how to prepare the footing so that horses can make fest time with- out injuring themselves. Many 2:10 miles have been trotted and paced there and next Wednesday afternoon. July 18th, we can gx. pect to see more. A four-event program is being prepared that will bring together an array oi racing material that will give the fans all the thrills that go with Photo Finishes and red hot drives through the stretch. One thing can be safely said about Coveheed. race meets-they never disappoint.

I Tonight another of the popular race meets will be held at the Charlottetown oval. The horses have been re-ciassifled and close finishes can be expected in ell the events. These night races have a glamour and attractiveness all their own and they certainly fur- nish a pleasing picture with the horses flitting around the track apparently much faster than they are performing in day time. An evening spent at the Charlotte- town night races is certainly a pleasant one and we believe to- night's program will be one of the best,ii not the best, presented yet.

Our friend John L. Reed oi Truro has forwarded us e copy of The American Horse Breeder of October 9th. 1900. which gives the results of e six-day race meeting at Halifax and much other infor- mation. Mr. Reed is glad to know that night mclng here has been such a success and is also pleased with the large number of entries in the colt iuturities. He concludes with..."My friend Lorne Simpson gives glowing reports of the con- dition of the Charlottetown track and grounds and the stalls so fill- ed with race horses that more have to be built to accommodate them.”...'1‘hnsks, J. L.

The report of the Jierneas races at Halifax in the 190d Breeder was forwarded to the paper by, the late James Power and ‘these are extracts from his ietter.... For six clays the trotters and pacers have been battling here for money and fame and the weathermeker granted us good conditions. The race meet is in connection with the DomlnicnEx- hibltion. To date fourteen races have been contested by horses from all over the Maritime Pro- vinces. augmented by the A. J. Furbush string from Boston, driv- on by Frank Fox. The general average of the racing has been good. the principal features being the reduction of the Halifax track record ior pecers to 2:12 by Gloria, in the first heat of the Iree For All on Tuesday, and the placing of the trotting record at 217% by Esilll Boy on Wednes- day. Taken all in all it is the greatest aggregation of speed ever brought together in our northern country. The opening day's pro- gram conslsted oi-the $500 Three Minute Stake for trotters, the Two Year Old Trotting Stake and the 2:17 mixed Trot and Pace. The colt race was won by Israel Terte, owned by Ed Crosby, Cape Trev- erse. P.E.I.. second money going to Torn Trim, e son of Perkslde 222%. driven by Fred Cameron, Charlottetown, and also owned on the Island.

Looking over the summe i‘. we note that the Free For All was won by Gloria (Fox) in straight heats; Simeesie (Boutillier) 8-2-2: Terrace Queen (T. Holmes) 2-3-3; time, 2:12, 2:13. 2:18. What recol- lections the above three names will bring to older horsemen! They have echoed down the cor- ridors of time as among the reel greet pecers of the Merltimes. In the 2:30 class Meadowvale, driven by Tom Holmes. won in straight heats from e field of seven. best time 2201/4. Laura Merrill was 7-5-8. e mere that several years afterwards was to become one of the pacing stars of the Meritimes in the hands of Fred Cameron. Among the winners we notice horses driven by Peter Carroll and Fred Warren. two men who were among the top drivers of those days. Peter Carroll contin- ued driving until the 1020's. hav- ing perhaps his greatest success with ‘the trotter Bill Shlrltl. that he set up e track record at Char- lottetown of 2111/4. won ell his races in 1920 end as e result he was sold to Tommy Murphy for 025.000 in American funds.

in the letter column “What the Drivers Say" ie the following pro- phetic etetement made by Myron l5. Mcl-Ienry. conaide ed ea one of the greatest teamstere that ever set in e aulky-and remember. this was written in October, i006 ...."We must take a leaf out of the running horsemerrs book. They have advanced while we have been standing still. We race trotters now just ea we did forty years ego with few exceptions. What is wanted is e varied pro- gram of dash races and races for beaten horses with over-night entries. in fact any plan that will give everybody e chance to win a little money instead oi one or two getting it all. This would add to the number of owners and keep them in the game. ee no one would get discouraged with ex- pense money always in sight.” What e pity was not e- rouad to lee his dream come true.

The Kentucky sales company , ‘ ltlialllleet Lexington

above is Dave Boswell , PEI. wiho will leave here tomorrow for Toronto where he will represent Dalhousle Unl- tl‘ M. the Canadian track and llfild championships emd ‘the Dc- rnlnion British Emplrg Games trials t0 be held there on mriday and Saturday oi next week. July l6 end 10th, from which the Can- sdlen teem will be picked to com- ‘éhidftéi.’ iii’. Fmli Th" g c a Auc an . ew Zoaisnd next summer. BOW/Ell. the only Islander. and as fer as can be learned. the onlv Maritime representative who will 1100100018 thflre. holds an enviable record as an outstanding athlete. Tblmlm in a. fine perfonmance as the Captain of the Mount Ai- lison University track and field squad last year. he won the 400 metre dash at the Maritime Pre- Olyenpic trials a.t Halifax last June In the time of 51 5nd 2-5 gsmndg, which was equal to that attained by Mac’ Saunders who won the W911i last year at the Eastern Can- adian Olympic trials at Montreal. Also last yeer as a m er of the Charlottetown Abqweit track and field he won the 14 and 1-2 at the Maritime track and field championships held at Fredericton. N..B.. and also better- ? the then existing Maritime in- t r-collegiate 1-2 mile record by one second s yea:- ago when he laced second to Ritchey Love who olds the reoord at present with a mark of 2:1 1-2. with?!’ llllholdlngh his acccm- plishmenis, he was e high point winner in athletics this year at Dalhousie University. scoring a to- tal. oi 70 points for his activities in hockey, boxinl. track and rugby with the D lhousie fillers Varsity sports squ s, which was 10 points better than attained by last year's u-lnt wlnrrcr. Don Woodward of ermuda. Ritchev Love of New Glasgow. N. S.. who was also chosen by Dal-

October 1st, 1906, and the report states that good prices prevailed for good animals. There was no- thing sensatlonal offered, yet 87 heed realized $14,440, an average of $185. Among the list of colts and agedhorses sold we note only one that brought $2,000 and nine others that fetched in the vicinity oi $1,000. What e difference from .the Lexington sales of the past three years when many colts were sold each at prices greater than the 014.440 realized by the .87 head.

Pictured of Victoria

We trust it is not too late and we know Jim urill forgive us bc- cause we were not aware of the celebration last week until we noticed it in the Guardian. It was the 25th anniversary of the wed- ding oi Mr. and Mrs. Pendergast and their many friends joined in making it e happy and long to be remembered event. We. on behalf of horsemen friends throughout the Maritimes add our congratu- lations and wishes that they may be spared to celebrate their 50th anniversary.

Twenty-one new horses arrived st the Charlottetown track the past week making the grand total steblcd there l24-a record-break- ing number..The newcomers con- sist of the Schuman Stable, nine head; Don McNcill Stable, three heed; the Sheen Stable with two. with Quick Lick and Bonnie's Boy added to Len O‘Meara's string and five others attached to various stable|....Wln. Place and Show will be operated on the purl-mut- uele for the first time Saturday night, July 10th. and will likely be continued for the balance of the scason...Dlrector Frank Acorn is giving e, $50 award to the driv- er scoring the most points in the season's night racing, $25 for first. I15 for second. and $10 for third. It will be known as the Ed Acorn Memorial.

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Donald lradlcy. 22. seen with wiie (left). died in hospital in London. Ont., from hemorrhage of the brain after being hit by a baseball while his teem was prec- tlsing before a game. A resident of St. Mary. Ont. he played on the Perth Regiment Reserve bese- bell teem.

W‘ $Wth l Leaving For Toronto Meet»

housle to represent them at Tor- onto next week. has been forced to withdraw from the competitions due to an injured knee.

Boswell, who has been voted the sum of $150 by the Daihouslc Stu- dent Council to make the trip, will compete a sinst such artis s as Bulb McFar snc. University of West- ern Onterio, holder oithe Domin- ion i-4 mile record end his brother Don who placed second to him in the same event and both placed on the Canadian Olympic team lest year_ as well as Ez l-fenniger of Brltlslh Columbia. one of the top- notch entries from the West Coast, and other leading Canadian track

artists. I

Although the accomplished local and Maritime athlete was reluctant to say last night just how he ex- pecit to do at the trials next week he felt with the stiffer com- petition offered from Central and

estcrn Oenada. he might better his own records and would gain e Paulo of experience for his ef-

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yards was his dad, Lt-Col. W. J. MacDonald. secretary-treasurer of the Rifle Association.

Girl Makes .Fine Showing

A glance over the scores will show Cadet MacDonald was the winner also of the Nicholson Tyro aggregate and second to him was Miss E. L. Strong, Annapolis Val- ley, N. S.. who really was- out- standing for her age and experi- ence. Shc captivated all, including the lady visitors, and had a pleas- ant chat with Premier Jones.

A glance at the Grand Aggreg- ate which tekes in all the scores in the matches prior to the Mac- Kinnon, will show that Sgt. G. G. McLcnnsn, top scorer. won the Governor General's silver medal and Tpr. W. L. Crockett of York the Governor General‘: bronze medal. The riilemen who did not score high enough to he included in the Grand Aggregate took part in a similar shoot known as the Consolation Match and the top scorer was Lt. B. B. Jones with an aggregate oi 439.

The Henderson d: Cudmore Tyro Match. a very popular feature of the meeting, was won by Miss E. L. Strong of Annapolis. N. ti. It was shot in conjunction with the Jones Memorial Match.

The smooth running of the

meeting was due to the administ- rative staff consisting of Capt. R. J. Mahar. Lt. J. R. Rogers and Lt. R. J. LeClslr. The range officer. who had a most difficult task and handled it most capably, was Lt.- Col. Leo F. MacDonald. Sgt.‘ A.J. King had charge of the rifle butts and much favorable comment was heard regarding the handling of the targets under the difficult heat and light conditions. Great praise was also due Armourcr Sgt. 15.1. Gallant of the Ordnance .Dept. who was at all times available to repair _and adj st rifles. Many marksman turne in good scores due to the effective changes he lnnde. _ in passing out compliments. due credit must also be given Lt-Col. W. J. MacDonald, secretary-treas- urer. who was responsible for all the preparations for the meet.

The final aggregate-which in- cludes the Grand Aggregate scores and the MacKlnnon Match scores ——known as the ‘Ottawa Aggregate had as winner Sgt. G. G. McLea- nan, who receives the D. C. RA. silver medal. the bronze medal going to Tpr. W. L. Crockett oi York.

Leading marksman in this will be eligible for the Ottawa D.C.R. A. meeting which takes place the second week In August. It ls ex- pected that some 24 of the high- est scorers in the Ottawa aggreg- ate wlli take the trip. Prior to it.

one or possiblydtwo. sptnori‘ shoals HENDERSON k. CUDMORE will be arrange so as o eep e - I rlflemen in good shooting condit- T‘ no MATCH km- Miss E. L. Strong In the evening a banquet was T” R_ Bums,’ PEIR held at the Queen Hotel, pertlc- 5 sgt, E, Campbell, NNSH. ulers oi which eppcar elsewhere. (7 Q_ s, (1 3W4“ RCN Cpl. A. McCallum, PEIR . . .. 9' THE JONES MEMORIAL MATCH Lt-Cnl. W. J. MacDonald, P1513, ~r~ Cpl. S. J. Birt, YRC .1. . 90 Cadet. L. MacDonald. QSSCC 101 Tpr, F, Hgoperl ppm, _ _ g3 Sgt. G. G. MacLennan, PEIR 100 Tl”, R_ vggggy. ypc __ _ g7 Cpl. P, J. Landrlgen, PEIR 98 Tpf, B, 3_ wgmp p51); _ g7 TDr. W, D. Cooke. YRC 97 Tpr. N. S. MacLeod. PEIR . _ 85 u. J. s. Moore. ndcs. . 91 Cadet. E. Mullins, osscc . a4 Miss Mary MacLennen .. 07 T", 5m," Gout pgm _ 3-; Tpr. W. L. Crockett, 28th LAA .. 01 Tpr, w_ Ggmblg’ p51); _ 5;, Major A. F. Gormley, PElR ii‘. Lt. 0- J- Rogers. PEIR so ma; orrawa sooasosrn Major C. A. MacDonald. .. 96 Lt. R. E. Jenkins, PEIR 95 Sgt. G. G. MecLennan, PEIR 541 8st Eric Cotes. Prim . . .. so Tpr. w. L. Crockett, PEIR . sac Lt-Coi. DA. MacKlnnon, PEIR 0-1 Lt. R. E. Jenkins, PEIR 532 Sgt. F. C. Younker. PETR . ...... .. 94 Lt. G. J. Rogers, PEIR . 5'10 Csf. A. M. Johnston. RCMP 0'1 Sgt. Eric Coles, PEIR . . 53') Tpr. G. Hooper, PEIR .............m.. 03 Cat. A. M. Johnston, RCMP ...... Si!)

Capt. A. J. McCabe, PEIR u... 03 Capt. I. R. Burke, PEIR S..... O2 Tpr. H. T. Vessey, PEIR 92 Cpl. W, M. Beatty, RCMP ........._ 92 Lt. P. T. Hooper, PEIR .... _._.. 91 Tpr. A. MacDonald. PEIR Sgt. G. A. Colee, PEIR

Lt. B. B. Jones. PEIR .. Tpr. R, Andrew, PEIB Cpl. A. Rodd, PEfR. .. Gnr. C. C. Strong‘, 47 A Capt. J. Colee, PEIR .... .. Tpr. G. W. West, YRC e4 Sgt. Roy Colel. PEIR _. ..-.... 88 Major W, H. Poole, PEIR ..._... 85 Lt. W. W. Brennan, RCN(R) ...... I2