. The three afternoons racing promoted by the Victoria Driv- ing Club two ofwhioh were In-

" tar-Provincial proved to be one of » the best ice racing meet: since

the inauguration at the series some ten year: ago. l-Ionors were pretty. evenly divided and the best of sportnnanship prevailed. The Starting Gate was used as much as ,osl‘ble but at times conditions were such that it had to be discarded. 'The trouble was

‘ pretty well solved by the use of

sa-wdust dampened with water which froze and gave ‘a firm grip to the tires. enabling the Gate to

get away as fast or a little faster ‘

than the horses. The finale was a grand banquet held in the main dining room of the Charlottetown Hotel. Manager Foster provided a splendid menu which was great- ly enioyed. The orchestra with Charlie Chamberlain and his in- hninfle lungs. also gdeesal.

Premier J. Walter Jones heart- ily welcomed the horsemen and 'hl.s remarks were greatly enjoyed .>y the large gathering. also those of Hon. A. W. Matheson and other Ipeakers. President 1'-‘red Lahey of the Dartmouth Driving Club. Vice President Robie Kaiser of the Halifax Driving Club and Dr. Delaney for the Sumrnerside Driving ‘Club were thanked for their horse entries. the good 'sport.unanship of their club merri- bers and the two former parti- cularly for the splendid treat- ment given the Victoria Driving Club's representatives at Halifax and Dartmouth recently.

The array of prizes was the largest. most valuable and most beautiful ever given by the Vic- toria Driving Club. Each re- cipient was given a hearty hand- shake by D. K. MacLeod. Presi- dent of the Victoria Driving Club, as he received his award. In this connection we would like to pay -special tribute to President Mac- ’Leod for his untiring effort: in connection with ice racing here. He has been the main cog in the machine for many years and this year was indefatigable in organ- izing ice race meets and par- ticularly the visit of the Club's members to Halifax "and Dart- mouth and the big three-day meet here. In this he was given ex- cellent support ‘by Councillor Wendell Beaton. Secretary A. B. Cutcliitfe. Past President Willard Kelly, Rollie Wood, James Ar- bing, Stan Matheson, Rankin wo- Lains. Jack Mulligan, who hand- led the head numbers and others.

: The clearing of the track was a

magnificent job. thecourse being one of the finest ever naoed over here. Particular praise goes to Bil lil’.acAualand and Jim Llewel- lyn in this connection. The forni- er handled the Starting Gate with Russell Abbott as Starter. Thanks in a large measure are due the Provincial Exhibition As- sociation for loaning the Start- ing Gate and etnployeu.

The following prizes were pre- sented at tho dinner Thursday evening..-

TUIBDAI

Clan A 'I’rot—Calu.met Bee Long (ownedbyDr. Bi.Ihop)—silver trey

Class 3 Pace — Miss Adele W. [owned by George MacDonald, Kermald)-silver tray.

Class C Pace — Miss Playfair iowned by Willard Kelly, south- rort)—sil-ver tray.

Class D Trot-—0rvllle B. (own- ad by Charles Willis, Covehead) -silver hey.

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Class A Pace-Jean Henley (owned by Sam Kennedy. Char- lottetown)—-silver tray.

Charnpionship Trot —Guy Har- vester fsummersi‘ Drlvins Club —owned by Freed Reeves) - horse and electric clock statue.

Class B Pace-‘-lbbert Baldwin. (Victoria Driving Club. owned by Harry Keating. Svrinstield) - sllve tl'I.¥- .

GIL! C 15ace—-Mary’: Delllht (v'ictoria Driving Club. owned by Wilfred Praughtlfsiiver fray.

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class. A Pecklilesnor .0. (Vio- (orla Driving club, owned by

‘ Iilsanor Gillis. ldiacouche)—a.l1ver

‘tn’. ' _ ‘ ionahlp Pane — star

DOWN THE BACK STRETCH

Eclipse (Dartmouth Driving Club owned by George Fraser) —sil- ver tray. ‘

Class B Psoe—.-Joe Direct (own- ed by Roy Mills, Hunter River. Victoria Driving Club),— silver tray.

Class A ’1‘rot—Wait N‘See (Vic- toria Driving Club, owned by George Gregory) —- silver tray.

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Class A P J hnny Kalmuck (Victoria Driving Club. owned by Walter Kelly. Southport) — stop watch.

Class B Pace—Robert Baldwin (Victoria Driving Club. owned by Harry Keating)-stop watch.

Chest of Silver donated by Holly Crockett of Crockett's Jewellery. presented to driver winning most points in meet and won by Frank Daniel, Halifax.

Stop Wa""'i—'preaentcd by Col. D. A. MacKlnnon to driver of horse winning Championship Trot. won by Fred Reeves on “Guy Harvester."

Stop Watch — presented by Vic- toria Driving Club to driver of horse winning Championship Pace and won by Frank Daniels, Dart- mouth on Starlight Eclipse.

Early this week the Standard Bred registered stallion Kalmuck, 65076, one of the Maritimes great sires of speed, died at the home of his owner Willard Kelly, _South- port. P.E.I. He was in his 33rd year — a truly remarkable age for a horse -— and the past sea- son was bred to a number of mares and five of them are in foal. This is believed to be a record of potency for a stallion of that age. He inherited his re- markable vitality from his sire Peter the Great 2.07 1-4. and was equally well bred on his dam‘s side. she being Father Bells 2.08 1-2 by Monbells. Esther Bells is the granddsrn of Spintell 1.58 3-4 and Peter Cowl 2.02. Es- ther Bells’ second data was Ex- pressive, dam of Atlantic Express. whose blood flows through many champions, and her third dam was Esther, also the third dam of Volornite 2.03 1-4.

A glance at Kslmuck': pedi- gree will show its value and own- ers of Kslmuck mare: would do well to use them for breeding purposes as the qualities they in- herit are of the greatest value in a race horse. As far as we are aware there is only one son of Peter the Great alive today — Peter Mcliillop 2.15 1-2, owned by H. E. I-latch. Toronto. Willard brought Kalrnuck to this province about sixteen years ago and we remember at the time receiving a letter from the editor of The American Horse Breeder in which he stated that Kalmuck should be one of the greatest siru ever brought to the Maritimes.

His get have been notable for their long wearing qualities as instaaced by Margaret's Sun 2.06 1-4 that campaigned until she was in her fourteenth year win-

ning regularly against fast comv.

pany. Locally we have witnessed the performances of Millie Kal- mudk 2.08 1-2. that set up the track record at New Glasgow, N. S. and trotted many miles better than 2.10. Then again there is Wait N'See that took a pacing record of 2.11.1-4 and. turned-over to the trot two seasons ago has won quite a number of races and ac- qulred a record at that gait of 2.11 1-5. Then there is the iron- slded Nell Kalmuck that trotted in 2.10 and. pitted against fast pacers has been remarkable for her determination and will to win qualities that have carried her to the wire in blazing finishes. A partial list of Kalmuclrsvget oth- ‘er than those mentioned include Bonapart 2.04 1-1. Bonnie Kal- muck 2.06 3-5, (record taken this season) Lucky Number 2.1i 1-5, Kalmuck Direct 2.14. Johnnie Kslmuck 2.18. Coconut Kalmuck 2.16, Little Audrey 2.10. Royal Jim 2.13, .Guy Kalmuck 2. an — a time trotting record for two-

~Kalmuck 2.18, Leland 2.20. Victoria 2.14 1-4 and others we cannot at this writlu se-

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Home dated Feb. 10, St. Petcrlv 8",.‘

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land hockey fans witnessed the most thrilling hockey mat/ah to be played here in a. good number of years. when the lowly Amherst Ramblers came up with the biggest upset in Ma.-rltime senior Hockey League playoff competition: to date to send the strong and favoured Halifax saint Mary's piscksters down to a 6-4 defeat in overtime play at the Forum here on Thursday night. 0 O 0

Playing a brand of hockey that has been alien to this sector since before the war. b0i‘h teflms “me up with about as fast. ha-Pd-0h€<‘k' Lng a game of hockey as anlmlae could want to see. and the char- lottetown Forum's largest crowd of the season loved ‘it. .

Because of the fact that they have been the underdogs all sea- son. and were at that time two games down out Haul-fax in the playoff series standing, local fan- dom adopted the Amherst boys as a home team right. frcm the time they stepped on the ice when they greeted them with a tremendous ovation of cheers and awlnusa ""3 continued to support them as such all through the encounter.

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sparked by just about a 100 per oent backing from E fans. the Ramblers played like they have

probably never done before this season. and cornibating a. smooth- passing. fast skating Hell-fax team. held their own all thmllth WW three sesslorn and overtime to gamer a. 04 victory. O O 0

An-iharst sent the crowd into a frenzy right from the open-incparl d the first period. when after both teams had rilayed close. fast breaking ho-zke-y for about elaht minutes, Jim Mosienloo sank home the first goal of the game to give the Ramblers the advantage. Saint Mary's really organized their at- tacks trom then on however. and pulling gorne snanrt pattern slam. forced the issue in behind NW Amiuge bluoune wvhcre tfheyfinade it really hot for the ranainder of the period. stellar Boeitondind by staliwaa-t Sosmy MacDonald in the Amherst cage was the only thinz that saved the day for thfln I?» that point. to limit Halifax to one goal. covering the front of his net like a demon. MacDonald was.al.l over the ice at once. to kick Olli- ie junk: of rubber -sum Hm“- mg goal. five.

The game was an refill! 05°99 quarters in the second canto. with both teams rouahlnc the same “P

open passing attacks. In front for the first time in the game when Provost beat Maobonr ald to the draw with shard. screened shot from the bluell-D9. but Amherst rallied to the oa/use to com. up with two more souls be- fore the frame was out to lead ggaln by one goal. Mousseau and Maobougall wfre. the soul-eettem

The game was I mlliokinc ‘"53 nun than on and right mum‘ ten minutes of overtime. with Hglugx putting a dramatic climb! to the third r>erlod- Pkwms des-

pera/tely for the equauw. BIN ' led the attack will Marys can the A-m_

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Saints Squeeze ‘Close Victory Over Mt. ‘A. In Intercollegiate Series

Coming up with an aggressive game of hockey at the Forum last night. A. J. McAdam‘: Saint Dun-_ stan's University pucksters broke into the win column for the first time this season in New Bruns- wick-Prlnce Edward Island Inter- collegiate Hockey championship competition by squeezing out a close 4-3 victory over Mount Al- lison University.

The victory still leaves them in the series cellar. however. with University of New Brunswick in first place, Muun-t A. in sdcond and Saint Thomas University in the third place spot. It was the

Saints first victory in four starts. ‘

and was definitely an upset over the Mount A. squad who defeated them by an 0-3 count in their opening game at Sackville last month.

It was a rough and ready game all the way through with both squads handing out plenty of body punishment and although the Saints were outweighed man for man. they were right in there dishing it out as well as taking it. George liilacltae and Mike Hen- nessey were particularly effective back on the Saints rearguard position.

Holding a definite edge on the play during the first period the Saints came through with two goals. while Frank Strain came up with eome smart goaltendlng to keep the oppositi scoreless. Al- lison "Ace" Farmer snared the opening tally on a smart solo ef- fort from centre ice on Mike Hennese-y’: passiip, while Joe Shreenan. making his appearance for the first time on the Saints roster. chalked up the second from a gang attack in front of the net. Cheverie fed him the pass.

Showing to much better ad- vantage in the second frame, Mount A. played the game close to the line, and with both teams going wide-open came up with fast breaking attacks that kept both goalies busy. Irving in the Mounties not coming up with smart work between the while Strain also kept up with the pace to keep both teams scoreless.

hfmantiea Force Play

Picking up all the time, the Mounties went into high gear in the final session. and forcing the attack into the Saints zone, came up with three goals before the nine minute mark, to take the lesdfor the tint time in the game. Eastman scored their first tally of the night at 1.50 on a power attack in front of the net with Watts and Whelan, while Wilson repeated the performance with Slipp and Wells at 7.52. Wilson slapped the puck from out in front, the puck bouncing in off goalie Strain‘: shoulder. A minute and six seconds later the Mounties came roaring back again. Wells sniping the goal on a nice passing attack with Eastman from the bluellne in.

Although thing-s looked grim for Saints at that time, they rallied to shake off the pressure by the visitors. and forcing the attack themselves. got the equalizer at 11.35. Deallosier-s punching it home on Kiker McIsaac's pass from right in front, the puck just trickling into the open net, Irving being éut or position on the play. '

Mclsaec came through with the I when he flipped in a nice backhand shot

. from a gauging attack around the

net with Delsge and Farmer.

The game was really. hot for the final five or six minutes of play. the Saint bahlim to retain their lead. and the.Mountles en- deavouring to break it. lsut the euort fell short for the llountles to leave the Saints with theinolnse one-goal margin of victory.

Joe "Pokr!" bulb of Charlotte- town. played a smart game on right wing for the Mt. A. team. and although he didn't figura in on the scoring. was right in more "‘.~‘°.‘.*."" -" l I

.______:_______ S.D.U. —— Goal. Strain; defence. I-lennessey. Macnse. Ayers: for- wards. i-Ioude.'DesRosiers, .1. Mc- Quald. Fanmer. Mclssac, Del.a»ge, Cheverie, Gagnon. Shreenan. Referees: Walter Lawior Lcith Jay. SUMMARY First Period 1--S.D.U.. Farmer (I-Iennessey) 2.—S.D.U.. Shreenan (Cheverie) .._ .... 14.08 Penaltim: Macfiae, Machdichael. second Period Scot-in.g—-None. Ftnal-ties: 1-lennessey. Slipp. Third Period 3—Mt. A., Eastman (Watts. Whelan) 1.50 4—Mt. A.. Wilson (Slipp. Wells) e... .. 7.52 5—Mt. A.. Wells (Eastman) .... ....8ii8 6—S.D.U Desllosien (Mclsdbc) 7—S.D.U.. Mclsaac (DeLage. Farmer) ...... .. 13.31 Penaltie.s—None.

Flying Curlers To Have Ownfiper

When the Flying Curler: leave here for Vancouver next week they will have their own piper aboard.

The flight will be a historic one and has created considerable interest across the country. It is the first time that a chartered plane has carried a group of curi- ing enthusiasts on such a long journey.

Plans for the trip have all but been finalized by the organizer. J. Finlay MacLeod. One or two seats are yet available but it is expected that they will be filled by early next week.

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Bill Scheduled Here Tonight

The first Barnes In semi-final playoff competition in Island Phy- slcal Fitness Basketball League competition will get underway at the Prince of Wales College aud- iioriurn tonight when Saint Dun- stun’: University and Rays Mll- lionslres meet in the first game of a double bill while Army and Summeralde R.C.A.F. will clash in the second game one hour ‘later.

Both semi-final series will be home and home‘ total point affairs. with the two winners of semi- final play meeting in a best of three series for the Island senior basketball title.

R. C. A. F. were the winners of the regular schedule. who _came through with an almost perfect win record of nine wins in 10 starts to lead by four points over 353': and S. D. U. who tied for second place, six point; over

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But all four teams who 194 the schedule, have been coming up with aggressive, smart basketball this season. and should produce action-packed competition in the first round of their playoff; to. nlsht.

Walter Goss, the official referee

ignglee league will handle the

Murray Harbor Wins Series

In the second game of the In- termediate ‘'8'’ Hockey League playfis for Kings 00% C Thursday night at Georgetown Rink. the Hurray Harbor Bruins scored an 8-5 victory over the Georgetown Eagles to win the two game home and home total goal series by e Ii-‘I count.

lfuraay Harbor was he open-

nldat as Illn-

hlurray Harbor teean» mm to

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lss than a wok away winter weather so-

garne birds. The nuns e had to scratch a little harder thispsst weekfor the anowis crust. ed quite hard but there are lots of

and steep hillsides .To date the Hun covey's have come through in tip top shape.‘ . .

on Wednesday of this week I drove across the Hillsboro as far as Auburn. It was cold but bxiaht and sunshlny. In a field to the left. I few hundred yards from T. 1-fill. I oovey fed and scrstched amid the stubble. I counted 11 with the backs of several others showing that were buried deep. At least 16 were in this flock. Halfway down T. Hill a bunch of is scurried from the roadside, where they had been getting grit. to the shelter of an elder choked gully.‘

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In a field at Auburn a Cock pheasant that ‘ ' -' as big as a Turkey was busily feeding. When my companion grid I stopped from the car I observed the tracks of a oovey of I-tuna that had been grittin' up at a spot on the ‘gravel road that had been bsred by the snow plough. on the return trip a oovey of at least a dozen Hons ran across the highway near charlie Scran- ton's residence at Southport. mine have a habit of flufflng out their feathers on cold frosty weather and the birds in.this covey looked as big as Plymouth Rock hens. Early in the AM of Thursday of this week a raident of Psrkdalo looked out the kitchen window and watched a. covey of 15 Buns wad- diing. like plump Matrons. up unto his lawn.

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Its surprising the number of I-Iuns that are to be found within, or Just outside. the city Limits. considering the many hunters on the prowl all season in the ' edi- ete area. of Charlottetown the fact. that-these birds have been able to outwit their two legged enemies as well as the prowling foxes. sha- dowy owls. and lightening swift Ooshswks shows that they are eegey and resourceful birds. They have to be in order to survive for they have other enemies besides rnanmvhom they have to watch the year ‘round. -

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Thousands of black ducks have remained with us sill winter. The ducks fare reasonably well despite below -zero temperst , They fre- quent open sprlnss. marshy runs and open alder bordered creeks. Ducks dabble in the water and secure quantities ad mlnuta marine matter. Sometimes they feed on schools of ‘ eons. Ducks have natural strainers along the edges of their bills and when they Billlirt water throuch them anything that resembles food remains.

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Several large flocks ofwildgeese have been on the move off and on all winter. Geese are different from ducks in their feeding habits and shun the small springs and narrow creeks. Geese would starve to death in places where ducks will thrive. They haven't got strainers on the sideaf of their bills like ducks, I mean the river or pond ducks. and

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A C‘ rlotistown rink play- ing at Broobline. Haas. yester- day took tops honors in the main event, it was learned in a telegram received from W. R. Jenkins last night.

‘lire local rink won the Stockton main event trophy play defeating the P090 skip- ped rink 20 to 0. The Pope‘ rlnk were the 1949 champions.

Members of the Charlotte- town rlnk include. F. 8. Mc- Lalne, Frank Acorn. George Hawkins and W. R. Jenkins.