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an item in the American Na- tional For and Market Journal has bhe'fouowlng:1A fox can run' very: (act when chased. A In hi! paced--a large fox at 45 mile! In hour. The fastest animal of all is the cheetah-or hunting leopard- used in India for running down black buck. stop watch tlmlnz has proved its speed to be '10 miles per hour.

r science. a iollmll puhleitfirrggnailzv the University of Wis- consln. claims that a lame wild mx population is a luxury this country can ill afford. Rabbits. foxes and other wild animals bitlnzf dogs, live stock and human beings are a factor in the lpreadinz of rabies in this country. Rabies losses among eastern Texas live stock alone amounted to a quarter of a million dollars last year. Dogs bmen by rabid foxes became spreaders of the disease. An out- break of rabies among foxes trav- E15 slowly because the infected an- imals usually will not cross a wat- or course.

Our comment on the above is that apparently rabies must be quite common in eastern and southern United states. We can- not remember of an outbreak in this country but there was a scare in man which led to the placing of an embargo on the importation of foxes by Norway and Sweden. This made a bad blow to many of our fox farmers who had orders for large numbers of foxes from Nor- wegian breeders. in one case deal- ers stocked up to the exteht of S20 or 530 thousand only to have to pelt the foxes two years later and receive prices of from V25 i-0 335 per skin. '

Israel Kastenbaum. veteran fur merchant 'of New York, recently returned home from a seven week trip to England. France, Italy and Germany and this is what he says: "The economic position since my last visit in 1949 is vasty improved and Europeans are absorbing lots of furs now." Asked about import restrictions and how they related to furs Mr. Kastenbaum said they have been made more stringent re.- cently. Long-haired furs are quite good both in France and Germany, but the principal item by far is Persian lamb. London is eager to buy furs, especially such popular priced items as marmot. squirrel. fox and muslrrat. said the dealer. who while in Europe attended the winter fair auctions in London.

Recent reports of the Hudson's Bay Company auction and Canad- ian Fur Auction Sales Company. Ltd., both of Montreal. confirm what Mr. Kastenbaum has said, namely, that Europe is absorbing lots of furs. Had it not been for European buyers at sales in Mont- real things would have been very flat indeed and silver fox would not have enjoyed the big sale or higher prices.

Thinking back to the years of long ago. London was our princi- pal market and from for? to 1938 over a quarter of a million dollars worth of furs were marketed by

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We are interested in pur- chasing ali kinds livestock. cattle, sheep, hogs, etc. If you have any to offer please wire or phone at our ex- pense.

ABE LEVINE a SONS 259 King St. - Dial 4271

Fredericton. N. B.

GAPONIZING

Make your appointment early when you buy your chicks to avoid disappoint- ment. Best age for Cross Breds 5 to 6 weeks; for Bar- red Rocks 6 to 7 weeks. For appointment phone 1591-2 or write i

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the Hudson's Bay Company auc- tions for Mcnure and Macxinnon silver Fox Farms, Ltd. The two top wire were 1086 and, 1937 in which an aggregate of 9101.300 was realized net to the Company from sales made by the Hudson's Bay Company at auction in good old London. If the pound starts to go back to parity or near parity to buy furs we could certainly look for good days again in the fox in- dustry.

In the March 20th issue of Wo- men's Wear Daily there is a page with the heading-Fox Comes to the Fore in Prestige Promotions. There are illustrations and the ad states:-The revival of fox contin- ues to gain momentum with more retail promotions appearing to en- dorse its prestige appeal. New de- signs and shapes, interesting taf- feta treatments and color accents give something to talk about and retailers are going all out to point up this fashion news. Advertising stresses the luxury quality of the fur itself. . .Fabulous fox. . .elegant fox...fashionable f'ox...these are the themes that crop up most fre- quently.

Bonwit Teller promotes the black fox stole at 3275, with "When fox is in fashion, there's nothing more fashionable. And it's the fur fash- ion this spring." Franklin Simon calls fox "the audaolously wonder- fully sophisticated wiles...the new leading light of the tiittle fur' fa- shion." Advertised is a collection of stoles, capes and collars in nat- ural blue or dyed black fox from 379.50 to 0349. Also advertising (ox is Bullocks Wilshire. He heralds the return of a "most glamorous fashion. . .richly elegant fox. graced by insets of matching taffeta,” and features stoles at 3335 to 54:5. Ciunther's and The Vogue of San Antonio also feature fox as fash- fon's new love in the long-haired fur.

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To pep up the morale of some of our fox fur farmers who may have become a bit disheartened by the lack of interest in our commodity the past few years and its re- legation to an inferior position compared with mink, we bring to our readers' attention a copy or an account of sales of a shipment of silver fox skins to C.M. Lampson at 00., London, England, by Char- les Dalton, Tignish, P. E. I., sold in the April, i910. auction:-l skin E540; 1 skin. 2530: l skin. 52500: 1 skin, 5:440; 1 skin. 2430; 2 skins. 5420; 1 skin. R370: 1 skin, 5340: 1 0310; l at H90: 2 at I280: 2 at 2250 and several others at lower prices. The 24 skins realized E6881 or an average of 31,340.41 per skin. The top price of 2540. which was Dyer 82.600 net, was the highest. prize ever realized by a silver fox pelt at auction and information afterwards received about that par- ticular skin is that it eventually found its way to Austria at aprlce of over 88,000.

It was on the basis of the prices received for this shipment of furs and news that leaked out from members of the "Family Compact" who were holding tight-lipped to the -' l ' profits they were mak- ing in silver fox' farming. that caused the boom in live fox sales in succeeding years. Every pro- spectus referred to this extraordin- ary sale of pelts and there is no question but that it was a real stunner to most, people who thought silver fox pelts were per- haps not much better than a good red fax. As we look back on those days we can remember the awe- and might almost say veneration- with which the giants of the new industry were regarded whenever they made their appearance.

When Charles Dalton or E. I. Rayner came to Charlottetown the news quickly spread and we were all int t J in ”' ,. a look at them to see if they differed from the rest of us. B. I. of course had a wonderful diamond that every- body talked about. but Mr. Dalton did not affect anything like that. Jim Tuplin was the cynosure of all eyes when he appeared cutting capers in the Arena rink. Frank Tupifn at the date we refer to- l9lo-was watching with great in- terest a number of litters of young foxes which had arrived and were being carefully attended. That .'all he sold ion pairs to a syndicate for a reported price of 305,000 and that broke the Family Compact and the next year live foxes were

VANNOUNGEMENT

.. CHANGE IN PARTNERSHIP

Mr. Wilbur Andrew has succeeded Mr. the partnership of the firm of MacEach- em and Bowness, Massey-Harris town. The firm will henceforth

9 ANDREW OMMIJAOIIERN

Mr. Bownesa will continue his association with the new partners in the firm, lending his valued ad- vice and assistance in the carryln on of the business.

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Report submitted to Department of Agr' by Miss Mayiea Boswall, .of Women's Institutes. who represented Prince Edward Island at the annual meeting of the Canadian Council of Boys' and Girls' Club Work as well as the annual meeting of the Canadian Agricultural Extension Association held in Winnipeg.

"I enjoyed my trip from start to finish and I consider it a great privilege to have been able to sit in on these meetings and benefit by the very valuable discussions which took place there.

"One of the most interesting features of my trip were visits (ar- ranged by Manitoba Department of Agriculture) when we were taken out to different farms which had suffered severely from last year's flood. Just to talk with these farmers who had lost so much both financially and otherwise, one could not help but be impressed with their spirit of perseverance. One farmer who had 9. herd of E purebred Shorthom cattle told me he saved these cattle by loading them on a barge and ferrying them to box cars which were on high ground. Here he visited them ev- ery day by boat and kept them fed. Many others lost the greater part of their herds. You have to see this country to fully realize what the flood id'to it and the amazing comeb which they are making. It was also interesting to note in spite of the fact that it was 25 degrees below when I ar- rived in Winnipeg that along the route both cattle and horses were out doors feeding from stacks. This, no doubt, must cut down greatly in their cost of production.

"The Maritime delegates arrived on Monday morning, March 5th. The first meeting I attended was the Committee on Girls' Work which lasted Monday morning, af- ternoon and evening.

"Mr. F. E. Wolf spoke briefly on competition. He told us our pro- gram was largely a matter of com- petition among supervisors rather than among Club Girls and that some teams were getting entirely too much assistance from their supervisors.

"To emphasize the fact that the work was too competitive, it was suggested that the girls be inter- viewed as a team rather than as individuals. This would save time. That the period of time alloted for demonstrations be reduced from 10 to 8 minutes, thus allow- ing girls two minutes to set up their” equipment.

"During the evening we enjoyed an interesting talk on Recreation by Miss Stewart, Dept. of Physical Fitness, and took part in sonfe of her new games, for club members.

"On Tuesday the annual meet- ing was heid, which lasted all day. The new executive of Canadian Council of Boys' and Girls' Club Work: Past president, Mr. Stanley Wood, N.B.; president, Miss Echo

dster. B.C.: vice-president, Mrs. Sewart Wright, P.E.I.; secretary. Mr. A. E. McLaren. Ottawa. Ont.

"On Wednesday, March 7th, the Home Economics section of the Canadian Extension Association met in the new Home Economics building at University of Maui- toba. The chairman of this meet- ing was Miss Frances MacKay. Following the reading of the min- utes a discussion took place on Record Books, really called project books. The majority felt that all Junior Club members, Junior Farm- ersi members, Women's Institute members should keep records of their year's work of all extension courses attended. given by the De- pnrtment of Agriculture. These could be shown at Achievement Days, County Fairs. etc., and kept for future references.

"Miss Jean Munro. Nova scotla, lead a discussion on "The Train- ing of Leaders." Her definition for a Leader is someone who can place himself in a position where cthers can work with them.

Essential Qualifications fpr a Leader

1. Sincere interest inipeople.

2. Liked by the group and re- spected in her community.

3. A: good sense of humour.

4, Be able to plan work ahead.

5. Perseverance.

6. Know the subject matter.

7. A Leader must be willing to accept help.

8. she must be honest, unselfish, good co-operator.

for our Leadership Training Course which we are hoping to have next summer.

"Where do you think we should begin training leaders? Begin with our younger people, actually work with both. , ,

"Some discussions followed on the different methods each pro- vince have for training leaders. General impression was it is time we began working more together, men and women. WFshould try working closer with our Depart- ments of Agriculture in both jun- ior and senior. 1

"Recognition of leaders. on Ach- ievement Days give them a ribbon to signify the fact they are lead- ers. Ontario Department of Agri- culture takes approximately 000 leaders each year to the Royal Winter Pair. Not enough being done for our leaders general im-

pression.

Misc Helen Mcxercber, Ontario.

led a discussion on Fairs, includ- inl Directionn- for Judges and Di- rectars. and the 0111.15. listen- aion Committee standards for Judging". "As chairman of the Extension Education Committee for the on IA. (on which I have been re- presenting Prince Edward Island). she preeentetga book on scores for oookin and clothing for the use of .iu&u. at Fairs.

"There was some disclaim on the marking of exhibits. 1. General appearance to; 2. mixture and quality so: a. flavour 40. The majority seem to think General

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"These are all good ideas I think"

-RE.-' GUARDIAN.

Report Of Canadian Extension Boys And Girls' Club Work Meetings Held In Winnipeg -

as Thxture and Quality. There will be no k in these scorn for five years. Find out the number needed. Give to Jucuvse, Exhibit. ors, all members of the C.l-I.E.A. "school for : I... in Ontario. "several women were asked to bring in garments for practice on judging. Usually 2-day courses. "One devoted to Standards of Judging. "One devoted to Practical Judg- ing Clothing Selection. . "They also had an Institute supply cooking for judging pur- poses. slides were also used. "Actually we don't have this eit- uation on Prince Edward Island because we have only three Coun- ty Fairs and we do the judging ourselves. There would be more uniformity if they had a school for judges. everyone felt. Scores for handicrafts should be lined up by the Canadian Handicraft Guild.

Method for Means of Evaluation

Objective: 1

Home Beautification.

People to be reached.

Methods used: Radio; newspap- er.

Results expected.

Evidence of success.

"This method could be followed for other projects.

"What are the purposes and aims of Extension Work among rural women and girls? Discussion lead by Alice Stevens, Saskatchewan.

i. To help develop skills in know- ledge of attitudes toward homo- making and agriculture.

2. Provide opportunities for people to take part because through participatlons we develop the individual. 'Provides opportun- ities for participation with other people.

3. We have a broader knowledge in general.

4. Create better homes for better living.

"A good extension program would be one that is aimed more at human values, than at material values.

"Example-The Calf not the boy. the demonstration not the girl (feeling at National but vice versa at Provincial).

New Pruident o'f C.l-I.E.A.: Alice Stevens. Sask.

History of Home Anna Lewis, sask.

Committees of 1951: 52.

Leadership: Helen McKercher. Ontario.

Evaluation: Glenora Pierce, Sask.

"An excellent tour of the Home Economics Building was arranged by Dr. Hood, Director of Home Economics for University of Man- itoba. We had dinner in the Uni- versity dining room.

"On Thursday. March 8th. a joint session was held. After the busin- ess session. Professor LSR. Tweed- le, Director of the University of Extension Programme, spoke on the "Observations on in Service Training." Following this Mr. J, G. Rayner, Saskatchewan Depart- ment of Agriculture and Mr. E. F. Plneau of the Domini Depart- ment of Agriculture. Ottawa. led a. discussion on "The Place of Ag- ricultural Falrs in the Extension Program". Mr. Rayner referred to his province and their set-up main- ly. He is led to believe they have too many fairs. Mr. Pineau, after visiting a large number of fairs the past year, seemed very much im- pressed with them, and was of the opinion that these fairs should definitely be carried on.

"Miss Frances Macxay, Director of Women's Work in Manitoba. fol- lowed with the report of the Home Economics Section.

"The afternoon session with a discussion led by Stanley Wood of New Brunswick on Agri- culture and Home Economics in the ” " .v Schools. In their province the courses given in ag- ricultirre and home economies are not being attended as well as they had expected, so there is a possi- bilitv of discontinuing them.

"Bob Knowles led an .. discussion on "The Place of Radio in Agricultural Extension." lie thinks we should make more use of our radio because agriculture is the most important phase of Can- adian living.

"He also gave us some good points to remember in the prepa- ration and delivering of radio broadcasts. A demonstration of Visual Aids was given by T. Amr- strong. The evening meeting was devoted to the revising of the Constitution for the Canadian lJx- tension Associstio . one of the most enjoyable parts of the trip was my visit to Miss Mary Robin's home in Robline. Manitoba. where I visited a real western farm and enjoyed hospitality that couldn't be beaten even on Prince Edward Island.

"summing up I would like to say I enjoyed my trip to Western Can- ada, but I would like to emphasis. the fact that I was very glad to return to Prince Edward Island. Perhaps I ran into some excep- tionally cold weather for that time

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Pasture Improvement

ly valued by our farmers, but it has only been in comparatively recent years that the real nutri- tive value of young growing grass- es and clovers has been known. We have devised all kinds of substi- tutes fr: pastures and grazing. but for the economic production of live stock and live stock products. no preparation or combination of feeds has ever excelled the rapid growins pasture of mixed grasses and clovers, during the spring nlonths.

lbotational Pastures

The majority of Prince Edward Island farms have pasture as part of the farm rotation. It may be of one, two or three years dura- tion. When the land is cniy in pasture for these short periods, many of the more valuable pasture grasses and clovers do not have time to become well established. Timothy. aisike, red clover and natural grasses are usually the more common sorts present. This type of pasture can be greatly im- proved by applying a top dressing of barnyard manure following the removal of the previous hay crop. Where the stand of forage plants is thin, the pasture can be im- proved by applying grass and clov- er seed to these areas very early in the spring. Then just as econ as the land is firm enough to car- ry the equipment, the hay and pasture fields should be rolled to press down the plants that have been lifted by frost, to give them a better contact with the soil.

Semi-Permanent Pastures

Many farms in the central and southern districts of the province have fields or areas that are hilly and subject to soil erosion i.f cul- tivated. Mnny other fields that are well watered and suitable for pas- ture should be left out to grass for years so that the better pas- ture grasses and clovers may be- come well established. These, if well fertilized. a good seed bed prepared, and given proper pas- ture management can prove to be the most valuable and productive areas on the farm. A great number of farmers at Illustration Station field days, have seen the result of such work on the very hilly sec- tion of the farm of Mr. William E. Johnstone and son, at long River, P. E. Island. Their permanent or semi-permanent pasture has pro- vided abundant succulent forage for two or more head of stock per acre during the spring months and good pasture for two animals per acre throughout the summer. This area, which was formerly subject to both sheet and gully erosion, of about twenty acres of steep hill- side has now been in pasture for more than twenty years. During the summer of 1950 there were about 147 head of mature cattle on it for five months and yet it had to be mean more than once to keep the grasses from maturing.