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Our good friend in Maine. Cecil B. McGinley. co-owner with Bob Ryan of Colonel Dan 2.06 3-5. top money winner of the 1060 Maine racing season. has favored us with one of his very welcome letters containing interesting notes of har- ness horse doings in Houlton and vicinity. which we give you in full: ..”The big news in this section is the sale of the colt Congress bad 3, 2.05 2-5. by Henry Cyr to Dr. L. A. Parmenter of Corinth, N. Y. The price is reported to be 310.000 and I believe this is correct. Henry Uyr is a local boy who operates a small pool room here. He had worked for Will Utton, the Ver- mont trainer. and for various racing stables as a boy. Returning to town. he went into business for himself and saved enough money

to buy this colt as a yearling at

the Harrisburg sale. paying 5960.00 for him. He broke and trained the cult himself and drove him in most of his races. He is a very likeable chap and everyone is pleased over the good sale he has made.

"Bob Ryan ha I very nice two- year-oid filly by Jollity 2.0634. dam, Pine Ridge Norma by Lee Harves- ter 2.1614, for which he refused 31,500.00. She has already shown a mile over the snow in 2.58 and I believe if she had beerutrained at some southern track she would be a sensation. I am going slow with my fillies-. the Federal 2.0iti- Leah Guy 2.0414. filly can show quite I lot but I haven't brushed her any and haven't used boots or hopples yet. There are several nice colts in Jim Smith's stable at Woodstock and when I get time to go over there some morning I will report. Billy Hood has moved to l-loulton with his Watchim colt Frank Adams and I understand is to go to Massachusetts 9. little later. His colt has grown nicely and is a beautiful individual and looks the part of a great colt.

"The- morning paper is at hand with the summary of the ice races at Mars Hill, Maine, yesterday. Earl Grattan. one of the winners there. is a tour-year-old by Torch- llght 2.10, out of my brood mare Clarinda Cvrattan 2.12. I sold him without breaking him and he looks as if he would make quite a pacer. He beat Mary Jean 2.11V. I couple oi weeks ago in 21 and 30 seconds for the quarter. and yesterday he was in with Frank Bunter 2.12 4-5 and Steamboat 2.15 2-5. I have always maintained that flag tim- ing gives a horse I couple of sec- onds but even so he is stepping pretty fast. '

"I am in hopes that Rajah Han- over 2.14 fell. into good hands in Cape Breton. I bought him as s. two-year-old. paying 33.000 for him. selling him a short time later at a profit He could trot very fast but had a very sensitive mouth and the next summer I heard that they had a. harsh bit on him .and a kicking strap and although he was second in eight and a fraction. he has never gone where he is capable of. He was a grand little tr-otter and very game when I had him At the Harold Birmingtram farm, Walter Johnson assisted by the owner. is jogging fourteen head on the farm track. Five are two- year-olds, two by Bob Lee 2035A. two by Bell Bay 2.01. and I Cal- umet Budlong 2.o2v.. I three-year- old Budlong filly out of Betty 8. 2.07, four young mares. Prudence Hy 2.1.1, Shirley Hy 2.15 1-5, Scott's Dolly 2.15 1-5, and Madge Hy. no record, also Duke Azoff 2.09 4-5. Royal Budlong 2.18. Mr." McBeIwyn 2.11 2-5 and Norman Main 2.087.. Harold reports the arrival of a nice filly by Bell Boy 2.01, dam. Voliie Lee 2.09V.. dam of Sam Hy 2.06 2-5. He has ten yearlings. four colts and six fillies, and fourteen mares of his own in foal to Bell Boy 2.01 ."

1 Thanks. friend Cecil. that is a real success story and we, too, con- gratulate the young owner-trainer Henry Oyr. The sire of that colt, Congressional 2.0434. took his. re- cord on a half-mile track. He is

the road to fame sire, having no less than nine 150 Ind he was the

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him at his farm. He flew over to California to see the race.

"I have spent most of this first month with Dr. Hagyard and Dr. McGee and Dr. Davidson making contacts and meeting owners and farm managers. As you well know all of these farms here are owned by well off or very wealthy people. It would be of no use for me to commence to tell you just what this horse raising business is like. but I know one thing for sure and that is. these people are just tops to be associated with and to work with and for-they have received me whole heartedly. We are enter- ing probably the busiest time of year-the breeding season. I sup- pose March is the month in which most of the foal crop is produced in Kentucky. Most of the farms are thoroughbred farms and most of the work done from here is on thoroughbreds. However, the Stan- dardbrecl farms are handled from here also. I guess they are all glad to have a Stnndardbred man around. I shall always be inter- ested in that breed.

"There is very much to be done with these mares. all are examin- ed the seventh day to see if they are O.K. to breed on the ninth. A very high percentage oi these mares are skipped the first time. Very few if any green mares are bred until they commence to get some green grass which usually comes along the 15th of March. A very large percentage also are cap- suled at the time oi breeding. All of this work is done by veterinar- ians. Records are kept on all mares and a complete history of their breeding records. Many mares produce infected colts if they are not right before being bred. I just wish you could spend a little time here, you could write plenty. There is a student here sent over by the French Govern- ment. He takes some classes from the doctors at the University Stu- dents from all over the world have been here at different times. I guess they figure that right here they are about 25 years ahead of any place as far as breeding horses and veterinary service is concerned.

”Thls organization is very for- tunate to have the services of the A n im al Pathology Department. Parasitology, Bacteriology and oth- er related departments of the Uni- versity of Kentucky. We work very closely together and some valuable research work has been done be- tween this organization and the University with regard to internal parasites of horses, jaundice in foals, Salmonella, Shisella, colin infections and particularly the handling and treatment of such conditions. Many foals are saved by routine blood transfusions. etc. The mares and foals are worth thousands and there's no limit to 66st in the handling of these cases. That is only one phase of this work. when I look back now and think. well, I felt rather secure as far as veterinary work was con- cerned while on P. E. I., but act- ually only the surface has been scratched. I sincerely hope that before long the farmers of P. E. I. will get the veterinary service they are so deserving of.

"I have been out to Walnut Hall stud and Walnut Hall Farm, Gainesway and Castleton. Mr. Brown of Walnut Hall Farm and Mr. Hawkins and Mr. Retzman of Gainesway are glad to see a Stan- dardbred man around. it is at Gainesway that Jane Azof: 1.5914. formerly owned by C. I-l. Horton. sonata 2.051,-'1, formerly owned by Dr. F. O. Dougan. and Alcyone 2.09iA. formerly owned by Pic Mc- Cormac. are located. Jane and Alcyone are both bred to King's Counsel 1.58 3-5 and are in foal to him. Sonata is barren and has been shipped to Hanover shoe Farms to be bred there this year. W. H. Cane has some Btandardbred mares at Almahurst, owned by Henry Knight. Although Alma- hurst is now a thoroughbred nur- sery some Standardbreds are still there. Kindly remember me to my friends on P. E. I. when you con- tact them. Thanks for every- thing." Thank you. Doctor, for your very fine letter, and we hope gnu will write again when you have

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We were pleased to have I visit from George Callback the other day and to learn that he has some good prospects It his farm in Bummerside. He has three that he is keen on. I four-year-old by Cal- umet Budlong 2.96 out of Guy

Ann's Eoy; I. three year-old filly, Ann's Dream. with the some breed- Bright Promise. I four- ysar-old chestnut gelding by Abner T. Olen 2.0436. out of I Colonel

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It's top of the morning to you! And best wishes to all who hail from all D-in. -it is hoped. however. the luck of the Irish Coes not ex-

tend too far into the evening hours. We have a mind to the opening tussle at the Forum be- tween Halifax St. Mary's and The Islanders. ' O I I

While Coach Sweeney schriner. and his hockey gladiators, will find a welccme, it is hoped that he does not mistake all those sport- ing Shamrocks this morning as supporters of the Halifax Club. It just so happens to be St. Patrick's Day. Much has been written on the series about to open. and there is considerable difference of opinion concerning the outcome. Suffice it to say it should be a fitting climax to a stirring hockey seson here- abouts.

There will be a sell-cut crowd on hand tonight. The Forum box office had a busy day yesterday and all indications are that the ducats will he at a .pre.mium long before game time. Bill Brown. Fcrum Manager. has been exper- iencing a busy few days. that is busier than usual. in preparing the ice surface and planning the handling of a record crowd.

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It is not often that the 1'lth. of March festivities are over-shadow- ed by other attractions. but there is little doubt that this is one day that is the exception to the rule. Tonight's opening game in the Maritime Major Hockey League series finals is not only the lead- ing topic of conversation for the Irish. but a veritable league of nations discussion-that is bring- ing to light more views. speculation and variation of opinion than I big four peace conference. '

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And well it might. The two clubs who will be meeting tcnight are powerful and polished aggregations with mighty little to choose be- tween. if a cross-section of public opinion was taken. They both favor the wide-open. aggressive style of game and have their own pet methods of displaying it.

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They both like to play it fast and rough tco. Neither are back- ward in instigating a full scale uprising if the situation demands it. and are anything but reluctant in following through with any issue that might arise. The game can either be cne of smooth. pol- ished performsnce. or of the exact opposite.

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But whichever it might attending fans can depend seeing an exciting game from start to finish that will furnish them with a top-notch evening of action-packed entertainment, and will keep them talking and argu- ing the pros and cons of the series until the next game rolls around Mondav.

Quebec Referees To Handle Games

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HALIFAX. March 16 -- (OP) .- Two referees from the Que- bec Senior Hockey League will handle the Maritime Major Hockey League finals between Charlottetown Islanders and Halifax St. Mary's, president J. Elliott Hudson nounced to- night. They Ire Ieo Murray and J. Charles Deaiel, both of Montreal.

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Cape Breton Major Glaco Bay 3 North Sydney 3 (overtkne tie). (Glace Bay leads best-of-seven series 3-0).

Maritime Junior 3 Finals Halifax 5 Charlottetown 2. Charlottetown wins two-game.

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Battle Of The Season ! Slated For Forum Tonight As Big Four Finals Open

The battle of the season in Mar- itime Major Hookey League play is expected to be witnessed here over Forum lce tonight at 930 when the Leo Lamoureux-coached P. E. Islanders crosg sticks with the Halifax Saint Mary's puck- sters in the opening game of their best of seven series for the Big Four championship.

Producln-g some terrific strug- gles against one another in meet- lngs during the regular schedule. to-night's opener of the final ser- ies is slated to eclipse all previous performances in the way of rugged. action-packed hockey en- terialnment.

To make it even clubs and their camp

keener. both supporters

are confident in their search for victory, and, both have but the one purpose in view. that of win- hi this opening contest "that will gve them the jump on the series that so often proves to be the de- ciding factor in declaring the fin- al champion.

ves. the no will be on tonight when these two big Rims 013W in a. hockey duel that will be I send-off to probably the keenest

and most hotly contested series that has been witnessed in B18 Four circles for a 800d "HWY

years. And according to box-office reports, it is going to be a capac- ity crowd that will be jamming the Forum to the rafters to see

the action.

Annual Provincial Ice Sports Big Success At The Forum Last Night

The Queen square school boys and the West Kent School girls were the winners of their respective divisions in aggregate scoring in the Sixth Annual Provincial Ice Sports that were staged with much suc- cess at the Forum last night under the sponsorship of the Department of Physical Fitness.

The Q. 5. 8. boys amassed a total of so points to top out Prince Street Schol with 19 points and West Kent School with 17 points. It was a much closer race in the girls' division with west Kent com- piling a total of 14 points, to just nose out Murray Harbor. Souris and Georgetown who all tied for the runner-up position with 13 points. O'Leary and P. S. 8. tied for for third with 12 points. Malpeque girls placed 6 close fourth with 11 points.

Coming up with fast. close com- petition in every event. the team totals were only a side issue as compared with the many keen con- tests for individual honors in the various age groups that came up with some excellent displays of speed and skill in divisions right from the kiddies' events to the sen- ior competitions.

In relay competition, the George- town glrls captured the senior girls event with Souris placing second and -West Kent third. while in the boys' open relay. Queen Square were the big winners over Prince Street.

In other major competitions. Ralph MacPherson won the boys' quarter-mile open. while Helen Whitlock of W.K.s. took top hon- ors in the girls' division of the same event. Forbes Kennedy of W. K. S. was the top man in the boys' one-mile open event.

Handled in expert fashion bv a competent group of officials. the large program of 24 individual ev- ents was rim off in the record time of -one hour. and added greatly to the smoothness and success of the meet.

It was a gala evening for specta- tors and competitors alike when a thrill a. second was the order of the night during the many keenly con- tested events.

A full hour of skating entertain- ment to the music of the nth Reece Regiment band brought the pro- mm to II 110139! and successful conclusion. '

The following were the presiding officials: Referee-in-Ohief W.A. Gsudst; starter - James Herrell; Timer -. Bill Bevin. Sin: Judges at Finish - John Turner. Lt. Col. A.W. Rogers. Waller Law- lor; Patrol Judges - George nu. ma. Harold Howatt. Art Burns and -"mm! Flanagan; Announcer W. H. Boston; scorer - T. 1.. Fits- Geral

The following are the results: -

Glfll. '1 years (1 lap)-1. Velma Wzlvlte (MH): 2. Flora Macbeod 8. Pet Sonier (S'Slds). Time: 22 seconds.

Mn. '1 years (1 lap)-1. Stafford Pesrdon (-Mont): 2. Paul Mscbon. old (056): 3. Dexter Howett (S'side.) Time: 10 secs.

Girll. I yean(llIp)-1. Opll sliiiker (0'I.eary); 2. Sandra strong (Sou:-is): 3. Joan Cudmora (PS). Time: 11 8-! secs;

Ion. 8-year: (1 lap)--i. Morley tar”. (-::.:::”c:....- ”''..”;m-

' 3 - 7 ( ouris.) Time: it 1-6 secs.

Ioyr I-4 Mlle (open)-l. Ralph Mufborsob Hill): 2. Bill Leclair (QS): I. John Bquarebrius (W Its). Time: I see.

GIIH. I nan 1 lap)-l. Sandra Inwc (MR): 3. Patricia Coleman (8umrnerside.) Thu: 11 8-5 see.

FOVI. 0 years (2 )--I. Layne Hewett (CI); 2. vid Sto (011): 8. Donald d ( I). '.l'ims:.l8 sic.

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' (Owners). --Time: as 4-3 (3 im)-1. Dale .

1.. 1: I. J k 3 (W88): 1. Leonard

Draw For Mixed Curling Saturday

Fotlilowing is the draw for the mixed curling at the Charlotte- town Club for Saturday, March 17-th:

1 P. M.

Ice l-M. Frazee. M. Dockeri. dontf, Jean Grant. Hollie Taylor; vs.. Doug Saunders, Kay John- ston, Marjorie Allan, Ethel Tay- OF.

Ice 2-Jim Larabee. Mary Mc- Lennan. Frank Hobbs. Ethel Suilherland; vs., David Macbeod, Jimmie Campbell. Georgie Camp- bell. Bessie Prorwse.

lee 3-Jim Burden. Polly Bur- den. Dr. Fisher. Inez Svweetwood; vs.. Arneit Howatt, Joan Burden. Bill Burden. Bertie i-lovwatt.

Ice 4-Murray Meilish, Velma Mellish, Dr. Gallant. lnez Gallant; vs., Frank Clarke. Paluline Clarke. Sybil Maolvliilan, Etta Bell.

S-pares: Ellzaibeth MacDonald. Agnes Swindell, pr. MacDonald, Ernie Maclnnis. Mary Robin.

8.30 P. M.

Ice 3-W. H. Worth. Marie Mec- Neill, Marg. Woriih. Jean Giddings; vs.. Ralph Jones. Agnes Hoyt. Anne Wood, Waldo Hoyi.

Scratch games will be arranged for members at 8230.

Time: 84 sec.

GlrIs' 1-4 Mlle (Open)-1. Helen Whitlook (WKS): 2. Marjory Pick- ard (PS6): 3. Rita Wigginion (Mont) Time: 33 sec.

Boys' 1-: Mile (open)-i. Vance Harris (S'Side.); 2. Billy Bernard (O'Leery); 3. Lynwond Campbell (Sou-ris.) Time: 1:252-5.

Girls, 11 years (2 lapel-l. Elaine Poole (Mont); 2. Beryl Shelioon (PSS): 3.- Sylvia Silliker (O'- Leary.) Time: 32 sec.

Boys, 11 years (2 laps) -”- l. Geo. F” d e (Q58); 2. Bob MacWil- liams (SlSide.); 3. Claude Peters (Souris.) Time: 31 sec.

Girls. 12 years (2 laps)-l. Mar- garet Woodibridge (O'Leary): 2. Bemila Smith (WKS); 3. Aldone Gallant (S'Slde.l Time: 31 sec.

Boys. 12 years (2 laps)-l. Roy MoGonneli (Q86); 2. Birt Paquet fsouris.) Time: 29 sec.

boys' Mile (open)-l. Forbes Kennedy (WKS): 2. Doug John- ston (EH): 3. Eddie Kay: (QSS.) Time: 2:41.

Girls, is years (2 laps)-i. Shir- ley Je-well (Bedeque); 2. Joan Murphy (MH): 3. Jenstta Peters (Souris). Time: 29 4-5 see.

Boys. 1! years (3 laps)-i. Don Mscleod (PSS): 2. Joey Longs- phie (Q56): 3. Richard McKay (WKSO. Time: 40 sec.

film, 14 years (2 laps)-1. Mar- jorie Picksrd (PS5): 2. ins Lar- kin (Kcnsington); 3. Marine Lan- nigan fldont.) ' Time: 30 sec.

Boys. 14 years (3 laps)-'-i. David Macleod (PS8); 2. Vance Harris (s'Sids.): I. Kimball Jervis (sour- is.) Tine: at 4-5 see.

little. ll your and our (8 love) --1. Marguerite Westbever (Bor- den: 2. Anna Prosper (George-

Tirne: .44 see.

Inn. is years and our (4 ) 1-1. mm Kennedy 2. llblcokn Ilaclhdiln (PS6): 8. Eddie xsyes (5'!ide.) Time: I2!-I

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' Delay. (3 lap)--1. Q. I. I.;-

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MARCH. 17. 1951

A few nights ago. as I sickle moon rode the sky over the barrens, I heard the mournfui hoot of it Great Horned owl coming from the heavily wooded sector to the nor'- east known to us youngsters in the old days, and still is, as "back of Wlsners”. A moment later an an- swering call sounded from the heavy spruce woods east of the old Home Lake . . . . I scant half mile distant. The two birds, presumably mates, were on the prowl ahuntin' bent and evidently were keeping in touch with each other.

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They nest in February and it is quite possible they already have young to feed. Its one of nature's mysteries how the horned owl can lay eggs and start incubation act- ivities in zero temperatures. Old Hootie is a tough bird . . . . make no mistake about that. I figure that I know my Great Horned Owls pretty well and, strange as it may appear to some. I was not thinking of the large numbers of mice they were catching. I was experiencing an honest concern for the Ruffed grouse that hang out in Simon's swale. the pairs of black ducks setting up house keeping at the head of Wisner's Dam and the pheasants wintering in the swamps bordering the lake barrens.