gCH 8, 1933 company Holds Annual Meeting

The annual general birslness meeting o; Bruce Stewart 6s 0o. M” was held in the company's office Monday evening with the Wildest, Hon. F. R. Hearts in the

‘J11’: the directors‘ report and fin- mqigl statement, submitted by the nammfy treasurer it was shown m, owing to the present econom-

tuation the comp“? W" l1!!- s. 1,0 report as satisfactory a

l, u formerly. .

The volume of business was very much less than the previous year bu; notwithstanding the serious mg; we were P8591118 thffllllh thc wmpgnyWES able to report a bal- mce on the right side showing a mail profit for the yeai’.

p was the directors‘ belief recov- m. was certain but they must "any; i; flying leap could not be “m; from depression to prosper- m. you; years oi depression have gm, passed and the optimistic view was expressed that they were “me;- ihe end. The return to nor- mll conditions will be gradual and will 1).,- determined largely by the "wurcefulness and ingenuity of m; people.

111a trade oi the company with w. fishing industry in the sale of imperial gasoline engines, parts ' supplies was well maintained,

hough the volume of business in mi; line was considerable less than m. previous year.

it was shown a large amount [is paid for wages, but less than ma, paid last year.

mm, was expressed at the passing during the year of three shareholders, Messrs. Donald Nich-

9150p, William Coles and S. C. Clark. _ The following officers were re- ilectad:

Frank R. Hearts, President; prank M. Stewart, Vice President; 0.1.. MacKay, Secretary ‘treasurer lohn A. MacNalr; Chas. H. Chand- ler and D. D. Morrison. directors.

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BIRTHS

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Iesday, March l, 1933, to Mr. and- Iin. Roland Vessey, a daughter.

MAS-At St. Eieanors on

h 4th, 1033, to Mr. and Mrs. lick Thomas (nee Ada. Winches- lcr) a son.

liCKllNNA-At Baldwin's Road on Sunday, Feb. 12. 1933, to Mr. and Mrs. P. A. McKenna a son, John Arthur.

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LAWDOR-CASWELI. - at so. Dunstan’: Basilica. Feb. 2B. 1933, by Rev. Father McCarthy, Mary Cas- ‘Wvll oi Pleasant Grove to Richard Lawior of Charlottetown.

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Mas. March v, Isabel Lillian, dtllshter oi the late Wallace D. and

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Skunks and Mr. Lea

The Opposition leader had given Mr. Sharp credit for two things. One was in connect'on with the extermination of skunks, and the other in representing the Prov- ince worthily at different agrfqul- tural mcetingsat Toronto and else- where.

"For his complimentary femur-kg in this connection I thank my hon. friend very much," Mr. Sharp said. ;'I might Bdd that in so in; g5 skunks are concerned I am very pleased to have been of some as- sistance to the Province."

was believed that skunks could be bred profitably and some pairs were ranched in the Opposition leader's own district or Fourth Prince. The animals, provlngun- profitable, wcrc released, and their P108911)’ had spread, particularly throughout Fourth Prince and First and Second Queen's Counties. Last year the Department of Agriculture inaugurated a system whereby a. bounty oi fifty cents was placed on each skunk, and during the year some 5,500 of the animals were ex- terminated. The Fourth District of Prince received a large amount oi’ the bounty payments.

The benefit of the campaign was.

then dealt with, Mr. Sharp pictur- ing amusingly the possibility oi the Opposition leader coming ofi "sec- ond best" in an encounter with one of these pests as he was going about admiring the scenery and scenting the apple blossoms on his farm. "Ii we are to be called the St. Patricks of Prince Edward Island." Mr. Sharp added, "I for one will only be too proud oi the distinction and to know that we have done something to eradicate the skunk nuisance from this Island."

Answers Criticism

Mr. Sharp then took up the Qp- position leader's criticism of the Department of Agriculture. l-le had understood Mr. Lea to say that an increase in milch cows should have been obtained, and he was won. daring whether the suggestion meant that we should adopt the Soviet policy of importing breeding stock.

Mr. Lea replied that he had not advised an increase in number, but in quality and production through cow tests.

Mr. Sharp said he would come to this subject. He then proceeded to summarize in the following manner the Government's activities for livestock improvement.

Calf " Clubs

There are now 10 Calf Clubs in operation in the Province. 8 of these were organized in 1932 and 8 in 1931. In 1932 over 200 calves oi which 100 were registered were fed and‘ cared for by the members. The great majority of these were selected and placed in the hands of membe s by Departmental offi- cials. Our Department paid a bonus oi 1-3 of the cost price oi’ calves purchased by members up to a maximum of $10.00 each.

In October a. Central Calf Club Competitio was held at Char- lottetown and the expenses of transportation were paid by the Department. In addition a substan- tial Prize List was arranged and paid by the Department. It is the intention to push this work during the present season as there is no better way oi improving the live- stock industry and establishing im- proved herds of cattle.

Bulls

Many private sales of bulls wore arranged through the Department, particularly of bull calves. As a matter of fact a larger number were distributed last year, accord- ing to officials oi the Department, than in any one year previous. Bull T ‘ _, or ' ‘Inna now number 49. Most of these were placed in 1931 and 1932 when the Federal Government took over the Jurisdiction of this work.

Cow Testing

Cow Testing work has also un- dergone rapid extension. In 1029 there were only 5 associations op- crating in the province. In 1932 there were 22 associations operating with I corresponding large numbc of herds. This work is also being vigorously pushed.

Judging» Demonstrations

In 1002 over 100 Judging De- monstrations with Boys’ and Glr Clubs and in connection wi Field Days were held. These De- monstrations attracted quite largo

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ing, breeding and handling of live- stock were discussed.

sheep and Swine

In 1932 the first Ram Show and Sale was conducted in the Prov- ince, New Ram Clubs were organ- ized. Sheep Fairs and Bacon Hog Fairs were further extended. Ad- vanced Registry was given every support while a. new Bacon Boar Policy was inaugurated between the Federal Livestock‘ Branch and the Provincial Department of Agricul- ture to encourage the use oi good ,bacon type boars. Eleven clubs for this purpose were organized.

Federal-Provincial (lo-operation

Mr. Sharp then referred to a. meeting of the Provincial Ministers of Agriculture with the Federal Minister at Ottawa. This had rc- sulted in the organization of a Na- tional Advisory Committee, com- posed of representatives from each Province together with the Federal Minister and some of his officials. The idea was to eliminate duplica- tion of work as between the fed- eral and provincial departments. As a result, we have now practical- ly no duplication o1’ federal and provincial work in this Province.

Reference was also made by Mr. Sharp to the success of the agri- cultural short course being con- ducted in the Prince of wales Col- lege.

Referring to Mr. T. A. Campbell's criticism oi the Government's road maintenance policy. Mr. Sharp ex- plained that before the closing of navigation last year ships were be- ing loaded from at least five ports in the Province with potato cargoes, ‘It was necessary i0 rush the pm- duct of the farm to the ships‘ side and get there with the least pos- sible delay and to have closed the roads at that time would have meant heavy loss to the farm pro- ducers.

(Mr. Campbell replied that his remarks had reference to the late December and January season)

Horse Breeding

C°"'-i1l111l18. Mr. Sharp pointed out that while the Opposition lead- er had criticised the Department for doing little to promote horse breeding, the Liberal Represent- ative for Rustico (Mr. LePage) had said it was not much use in pro- moting horse breeding because the horses cannot be sold. There rip- peared, therefore, to be p, divided Opinion in Opposition ranks on this question.

The only stallion the Govern- ment possessed when Mr. Sharp assumed the Agricultural portfolio was placed on the road and trav- elled through the Third and Fourth Districts oi Queen's and Fourth Prince. This, he pointed out, was the first time this policy had been followed. a ‘

Inquiries were also made with respect to the purchase of a. Per- cheron stallion for the Province. The opinion of Mr. Saunders, at Ottawa, as to the qualification oi a certain animal was obtained. It was found that there were horses in this Province far superior to any that could be purchased in Ontario or Quebec at that time. "There- fore," continued Mr. Sharp, "no purchase was made because we were not prepared to bring an in- ferioranimal to this Province to compete with horses privately own- cd of a superior type."

TRADE WITH U. S.

The speaker then dealt with the question of Reciprocity as referred to by Opposition speakers. He cited the divergent views oi Liberals on the tariff question. The C erv- atives,'he pointed out, stood not ior high but for equitable tariffs. Un- der Liberal regime United States could sell $400,000,000 of products in this country, while shutting out Canadian products from their own markets, That was the situation when-Premier Bennett assumed of- fice, Within thc last two years the imports of American products drop- ped $300,000,000. United States is now anxious to recover this trade and a satisfactory reciprocal tariff in. -- may be arrived at. This undcub‘ “y is a subject which Premier Bonnet has had in mind all along. The Liberals, how- cvcr, are "Just a little afraid that Mr. Bennett is going to make an agreement." This, Mr. Sharp show- ed, was why Messrs. DuiT and A. B. MacLean, M. P., were so eager to move a "Reciprocity" resolution in Parliament. They anticipated what was coming, and wished to prevent the Bennett Government from get- ting any credit.

"The fact'oi the matter is that Premier Bennett had the ides when he came into power," said Mr. Sharp. "I believe we are on ah, eve of a tradeag-reement with the United States that will be Vuy beneficial to the Miritims Pr”. inces." , l

Mr. Sharp concluded by stating that he would reserve ior the Bud- get debate any further statements he'll“ in make.

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cheese were low, farmers who had remained in the dairy industry had fared best. especially those who grcw their own feeds. Eggs and poultry were the next best from point oi revenue. The pork indus- try suffered from low prices. Ex- ports of pork to Great Britain had dwindled greatly since 1926,

Large quantities of potatoes in storage in Toronto and Montreal were blamed by Mr. Brodie for the cause of prevailing price levels for that commodity. Disadvantage suf- fered by Island farmers from high freight rates in his competition with western farmers was a great drawback, he said. The appointing of a shipping agent in Charlotte- town‘ to keep farmers institutes and clubs in touch with markets was advocated, and closer co-operation urged. Mr. Brodie was glad to note that farmers had begun breeding- their own horses, which were of thc best class. Assistance to cranberry culture should be given, Mr. Brodie believed.

The value of Illustration Stations. boys‘ and girls’ clubs, and the agri-l culture short course, was stressed: by the speaker, and thc lack oi’ in-i terostin farmers’ institutes deplor- ed. The requiring oi dcmurragc by the railway on cars left loaded or unloaded for more than two days was a hardship, and M1'. Brodie be- lieved that four days should be giv- en.

As a bonus of 2 cents a pound on cattle shipped to the United King- dom was given by the Government, and cheaper railway rules were pro- vidcd, and as last year western farmers were given a bonus oi.’ 5 cents n. bushel on their wheat, some compensation should be given the eastern farmers. The carrying of lights by vehicles was also referred to

With reference to Maritime Un- ion, Mr. Brodie thought that as an economy measure it would be bet- ter ,to reduce the number of the members of the Legislature from thirty to fifteen.

Mr. J. W. Bouiter explained in re- ference to Mr. Brodie‘s address that in September thc farmers had been advised not to sell their potatoes at that time. When the prices rose to about 45 cents 0n Dec. 1, few farm- ers had got rid of their potatoes.

A firm, of Ontario, had been 1n- tcrvicwed with a vicw of shipping cranberries to them last Fall, but an early frost had killed the crops. The cost of flooding the areas ‘to protect the crops from frost would be exccssivc,—$l,500 an acre,

Mr. W. D. Ross believed that thc number of representatives in the legislature should bc rcducczl from

legislature oi this province sists of thirty rescntatlon of ten county and whereas at present we I from dinner. n1 onto 1111111,.‘ i in and havelfifteen districts each electi1rd;"°5°“°d h“

l l . two representatives wouyd not thc have been drowned. ’I‘i1i.» (‘Oillililfi- . i, (211.1 rving I l

tral Farmers’ Insttutc place itself on record as being in favor of sdld change.

regulations the time allowed for loading and unloading cars with- cut dcmurrage is two days.

fertilizer lime moving during the bad roads spring. We the farmers here semblcd deem the period of days too short for the plll'l3°5c-

time be extended without demurrage.

C. N. R, in conjunction with Othfll‘ railroads has 506R fit W inaugur‘ ate a system of

structivc.

ers. meetings as that then in session.

that the planting of trees should be considered for lands unfit for agri- culture. Reforestation had been taken 11p seriously in Ontario.

Mi‘. Mont Anncar, M. L, A., ad- vocntcd the growing of corn for a light sandy soil. He thought the progress of many farmers was rc- tardod duc to the fact that they worked alone.

Mr. Aeneas Gallant, M.L.A., ex- Pfcsiicd his interest in the proceed- illks of the evening. Meetings of such izincls were not hold frequently 011011811. He was glad to know of the agricultural courses established in the college. 'l‘l1cro iverc too many farmer boys studying for higher professions, ivhich were overcrowd- cd.

Di‘. J. A. Clark related some of] thc "Knox-lenses hc had had on thc - Experimental Farm with fertilizer-l tlon of pastures. He recommended I the use of fertilizer for pasture or ' timothy hay. 'i".~~.o following azioptcii:

1'r:=?l1:l'0::s were‘

Fewer Representatives

Whereas at the present time thcf con- rcll‘ 3 each

members. a from

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present economic time be 0pm,, i (HIS and meritorious 1 tilllf‘ to reduce the number of rcp- resr-ntntlves each be amalgamated giving our capital city the right of two tfvcs-Adoptcd.

to sixteen members. two districts as at DYE-dent

representa-

Therefore resolved that thc Cen-

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Whereas under present railway

And vrhercas a large quantity 0f and produce are iii as- two

Be it therefore resolved that said to four day's -

Whereas the management of the

week end andi

Mr. Campbell thought that the Department of Agriculture should occasionally send out an of- flcifll w slve an address to the farm- Bills which came before the How»: should be discussed at such

Mr. W. H. MacGregor thought

30 to 15.

Important Industry-

Hon. Thomas McNul.t, Minister of Agriculture, expressed appreciation of the slides shown by Mr. MacIn- tyre. Reference was made to the importance 01' thc agriculture indus- try, ou which depended thc king ns well as the merchant. The demands today were different from what they were years ago, as farmers were now in competition with thc whole world. The only solution was to keep pace with the world.

Many problems such‘ as freight sites entered into the question of marketing. Tribute was paid to thc work oi Mr. J. o. Hvndman in this connection. Production marketing and other problems would be dis- cussed at all farmers’ meetings. In connection with the short course, Mr. McNutt expressed his satisfac- tion on the diligent manner in which the boys had conducted them- selves. The education of boys on the higher principles of farming would have the effect-of raising the standard of citizenship. Prince Ed- ward Island, thc Garden, of the Gulf.‘ and every farm a model farm should be thc object of all. In clos-l ing Mr. McNutt extended the wel- come of the Agricultural Depart- merit.

Home Grown Fccds

Mr. W. J. Rcid, in connection with the subject of home 810W" 19°55- stated that thc problem of feeding the dairy cow was a very important one, as the cow was the standby ior thc family cxclicqucr. At present! thc butter price was low, and pro- fits small, with the result that cheap feeding was a matter of prime im- portance. At present. clover hay was a general crop. In casc 0i a shortage oi hny or whore n reliable substitute was required. oats. peas.

cd by the application of manure. Manure would take hold of fertil- iser, would hold it in chemical com- bination, and would release it as thc plant required the food.

Mr. W. H. MacGregor also spokc on the some subject.

Mr. J. A, Campbell, M. L. A., ex- pressed hls pleasure on being pres- cht. An exchange oi views ivas al-

ways of value. Mr. Mnclniyrcs ad-

the Central Farmers Institute ol’ Prince Edward Island ill session respectfully ask

privileges be granted to our farm- ers and families to our larger fall's

whey-g they may rcccivc valuable instructions as well RS Fl 17"“ holiday. Limestone

Whereas. lime in some form is vitally necesasry for thc llrildlm‘ tion oi certain field crops and “fhflffifls we arc informed that

Nova Scotia farmers arc roccivinl; aid from their Goverhmcnt in thfl matter of freight rates,

petition our local Government for a similar arrangement in thr- mat- te,- qr groulld limestone.

deplorable agriculture has fallen, due to thc excessive low prices we rcccivc for farm produce.

this province. throushllllt Clmfldl‘ and United states, are threatened ' with foreclosure of mortgagcd pron- crty.

should extend toward fortunates, who find caught by uncxpcctcd emergency of depressed market values and un- pakl farms.

should demand of our Government a moratoria‘. mcasufll- as regards foreclosure of 1110118112" cd farms, until such a time. as conditions right themselves-

opcratlve organizations as bclni; thc most valued moans of market- ing our farm prilflilfiS.

bors of cO-Operativcs should

gards the security and 11118116151 standing of each organization.

short excursions to Montreal. Que‘ bee, Boston and other largo cltlvb thus enabling pleasure seekers cp- portunitles not previously enjoyed- Be it thercfore resolved that we

annual that like

Therefore be if resolved that we

Foreclosures

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