slovenly Ellllllll '

ago we were told. in m, Qua an. not to use such ex- rcayonsas" ofthemen were ghere": it was better to omit the nof" 1n the interests of good E118- mh, This willing might be ex- cued m poetry-particularly scrip- mm many-but for cvefiidav use “Au d m, men" is Just ilblé- There 33g WOYGQ which, W019i! I wont to school, were called in- aofinite numeral adjectives. l mwy dmrlptive term which I hope l; 1 extant. Thtse ad- mmc; are: all, more, mos . 50m - mmy, few, none: and DQ111808 others which 1 av have f t- un‘ Each mI-Itrnce ansqu 1e e . subject d ‘ softer it. commenci "None of the 5 ny s r- o mItt fi°,"~.§‘-’-'°=.. these sentences!

while I am at it i must noti e l,“ aioveuly usages that are 011w

the language. "PienY

should be "meaty I

Plenty is not an sdkt ~

be used

Not i0

mafia should not n we. we havg "plenteous an "plentiful" IOI’ that puriwfle- C0 j Pie is e150 “W! l," gmllflfrfse..wtw "Give me a coupe ~ coiiPlo of sf-fl-RIFPF wofild be grant matically correct but two stamfl ‘W141 be better. since couple iinl pm "pair." I suppose this "éfisi, gm arose by contracting of into "0' " and then missing it ou pltogether.

The Auden Naturalist

glib National Park; and for (2) m account of green-glued clams “a other bivalves, which were found here at scattered points. late

u lmpcnds are those at Dalvay long Pond l. little farther to west; Gilli; Pond just west 33mm; Bay; the well-known ‘Like d flaming Waters”, and lastly q“ Pond, nearer New London

aurve was conducted b! 1r, W. Smltg of the Atlantic Bio- logical Station, st. Andrews. N. 3-. and its object was "to secure iri- gumgflon upon the character of tho weten and their fish 01111711!!!

, This involved an

irlorrnstive 09991151995- amonest the plant-s praelongus P. fllifocnis Per-soon. the ll In addition to our flora‘.

ici that some of the 3211.: ovwrl o? In fact. in my record book made this entry; "lotus on the Potam cums; an 33mm gelus of whic Asa. Gray givu N meciea arid 13 varieties. while N. L. Bretton has 34 $08019! and 14 varieties not all conterm- lnog with Gray's: besides numer- og a ymol Our species. will!" a or! cal examination.” our younger naturalists will 11nd Iiluch to interest them 1n these ponds, and to them I recommend

.a close study of the survey; stem

tnelfltfr’ a 3' fth color luS 0 e ‘ ‘ oitfiatfflecg the edibility

New

lion, found

nsec lured. Several important deduc-

d-uce his people to cultivate the plant. However, I have nothing boosing the emblem. and I don't know who has; but I can put your suggestion the folks generally.’ So we let it g0 at that. Studying the emblems of the other Provinces one notes that (with one exception) the flowers are large very cti : the rose, the anemone. the lily, the violet, the trilllurn, are all “photogeriic" and elsy to draw or paint. The Mayflower, South's emblem, is a sweet little flower, flhe herald of spring, but its ss makes it ‘trouble- some to draw or paint. I submit- ted the Marsh Cinquefoil because lt also is “photogeriic" and re- iccted the Golden-rod because the giirwcrs are too minute individu-

Y.

Who is to do the oho 2 With due diffidence.‘ I rugged. t t the student body of the P. W. C. be ornpowered to choose our emblem by vote. “

Marshal Stalin's Seven Words

Some weeks ago, Spectator of "The Irish Independent" wrote: "Stalin does -not lmow any other lansuaae but Russian He knows only seven words of English."

“Dublin Op on" a PIPE!‘ with a strongly satirical twist, prints verbatim. a dialogue in which the Marshal uses all the seven English words he knows

iplomnt: "But, Marshal, will you agree—"

gthalin: t"No.£

oma: " ut surely you will 1luw—"

a Stalin: “No, no." Diplomat: "Then, will you per-

Btalln: "N01 Noi Nol Noll" This was written long before the

. may bring the matter before the Council if she will. but‘as for anything else, No! e will handle this ourselves! The rel-dam may make up their piinds that the territory fn ques- tion is now under Russian influ- ence, and will soon bc under Rus- sian law. It is an ominous be- ginning for the United Nations.

It is a c1 in some quarters that‘ the Soviet ideology b the same as that of the early Chris- tian chmch. The one great teach- ing of that church was unselfish- ness. Christ continually nude 1t his theme and Paul has told of it that in i1

like this they speedily got rid of the recline. and acted like the Mimulrnan who took the Koran in one hand and the sword in the other and wld the conquered to ‘$17k?’ his choiee-"Believe it or e .

We ourselves have not lived up to the tenets of the Christian -church; we praise thorn but sub- stitute a cold acqiiisitiveness as our guide in life. That is going to give political trouble 1n Canada at no distant date

The Soviet is bringing forth the fruits of the mix-it of acquisitive- mesa even now. Iran must leave the northwest comer of its ter-

tory to Russian influence. Part of ‘ljirkey is also a ki

er.

Inuifllybtllgél discarded tllie DPHCA 6 O 6Q Wlflfl M‘ l; a distinct re

"capitalistic prac ce.’

The Russian people, as a body. are brave, patient, and hardy. They never had a chance under the old regime; the grandfathers of the present“ generation were

slaves.

v ions. nose who objected to the Soviet way of bringing about the charge were either "liquidated" or e ed Siberia: scarcely after the man-- rier of the Early Christians.

No Hornets?

0D l

before 25c

, $16.35 to $16.85, Calgary

towards iii

t0 $12.65; Edmonton

I L vestock . -P-- SULIIIABY Cattle deliveries to stock yards and pac plants continued fair- ly light during the past week, due iii large part to weather condi- tions and blocked roads. Prices at nearly all markets were strong to or more higher. ‘There was, however, a iittle easier feeling de- veloping toward the close and some of the early gains were wiped out. Only slight fluctua-

tions occurred in prices paid for calves, hogs, lambs and sheep.

Eastern Cattle Markets Cattle supplies were light at ‘Ioronto and trading brisk at an advance of 25c on better grades of butchers and 50c on medium . ighty steers sold to a top o! $13.50 good butchers at $12 to $12.50. a few choi butcher cows at $8 to . Small lots of stocker cattle moved out at $6.50 to $10. There was a good deman at strong prices for all cattle offered at Montreal and the best of the steers crossed the scales at $1250 to $13.25, good butcher cows at $9 to $10. tvith some choice at $10.50.

Western Cattle Marketa

strong ru a r k e t s prevailed throughout western Canada, with restricted delive.ics clue to weath- er and road conditions, and many markets advanced 25c or more. Winnipeg had early sales of heavyweight steers at $13 to $13.25. good handyweight butchers at $12 to $12.75. but after irild-week buyers succeeded in wiping out the early gains and few steers sold above $12.50 at the close. Calgary was an active centre on all cattle. with prices 25c up in spill-t. 800d to choice butcher steers making $11.50 to $12.40 Edmonton was active and fully steady under a. keen demand. A good clearance was made, with choice steers top- ping at $12 and most good quality selling at $11.50 down. The best o! the steer offering at Prince Albert sold up to

Regina up to $1225, Vancouver $11.75 to $12 and an odd $12.15.

Exports to United States

Dairy cattle shipments to the United States totalled 730 head during the week as against 530 in the same week of 1945. Exports since January 1st amount to 2,787 compared with 2,013 in the same period of last year.

.Oall Market Variable

While prices as a rule were un- disturbed and the feeling was

n strong in the calf market, there

were one or two sharp fluctua- tions. Toronto held steady at $16 to $17 for best veal calves. but Montreal looked higher up to $16 and some choice calves made a

laced best vealers at . c1150, Edmonton $1150 t0 Prince Albert up to .

Jaw $11 to $11.50 Saskatoon up to a high of $15.50. Regina $15-00.

Strong llog Market

Finn prices were paid for hogs at all grading stations. Toronto had B1 hogs at $19.10; Montreal $19.35 to $19.60. with odd early sales as high as $20.10; Winnipeg $16.50 to $16.70; l0 to $16.70;

Edmonton $18. Prince Albert

The above prices do not include the Dominion Government prem- of $8 per head on Grade A arid 02 on Grade Bl.

Lambs Mostly Steady

ms hogs

offering, mostly bucks; Winnipeg up to $13.50; Calgary $12.25 to $12.75; Prince Albert $11.65; Moose Jaw $11.75; Saskatoon $11.50; Regina $12.50; and Vancouver $12 to 813.

rmeivtiorrs on‘ topics conaecren warn

Silver Fox Farming '

Following the January auctions in Montreal the Canadian Fur eta have ‘been com ritlvely quiet. The l e uantiy~42,500 pelts particular y Slvers dampen- ed enthusiasm of the buyers so that only about b0 per cent of the offeri was disposed of. It 1U our up ion a tactical mistake for the new management to place so many skins on one scale. January (1945) about 30.000 were catalogued quite enough to satisfy the demand. Had the number been the same no doubt a more siéccessiul sale would have result- e .

Probably another depressing in fluence was the poor reception ac- corded the Norwegian and Swed- ish offerings at the Hudson Bay Co. Sale Jan. 14th to 16th in lon- don. England. Perhaps it is to early to look for any really good demand ihere—Ceriain it is that thro time London will find its

I plaice again.

We are indebted to the Canad- ian Natioritl Fox Breeders Associ- ation, Surnmerside for the follow- ing excellent report on the Mont- real January sa e

The January Sale, held by Can- adian Pur Auction Sales 00., (Quebec) 11141., Montreal. con- eluded on Friday, Feb. 1. The Sale opened on Tuesday, Jan. 22, with sundry furs being offered. On Wednesday. mink were offered, with the balance of sundry furs being sold on Ihursday and Fri-

Jan. 1946 No. of film 96 old ials 5678 50

36 88 55 44 50 57 40

day. Ranched mink were 65 pcr cent sold at an average price of $ .40, a decline of 5 per cent on sale levels, while wild mink were 83 pcr cent sold, aver- B8111! $30.76. showing an advance of 30 per cent. Blue Fox was per cent sold. at a decline o! 20 per cent on December price levels, cross for 61 per cent sold at a de- cline of l0 per cent, while red fox was 58 Per cent sold at a decline of l5 Der cent. 80 per cent of the general catalogue was sold.

On Monday, Jan. 28th, the sell- ing of the fox catalogue wi h a record offering of 42,680 skins, consisting of silver mutation types, which were 40 pcr cent sold at an average price $34.77. A special collection of 1132 skins was offered by this Associ- ation, with 89 per cent sold at an average of $90.78

A good attendance was present, with buying orders from U S. A.. Mexico, South America, London, England, and the Canadian trade. On the whole, however, buying was somewhat limited. compared to the December sale, but prices remained relatively firm.

The following tabulation marines the sale results 01' the fox catalogue. Our "Special Collection" is not included in this summary. as a more detailed description of this is given in the enclosed sup- ipsiemeniary letter. A comparison _ made with the Jan. 1945 offer- mg:

Jan. 1045 Av. Price 9t Sold Av. Price

$08.27 61 .45

411.33

2.33

4 47.46 311.58

20.87

30

4‘ . 29. 43.

Ill N 0 3

From the aborve l1; will be noted Platinum and White-marked sil-

tliat the rice level in the various classificat one was on practically the same basis as that of a _vear ago, except in the selected ful silvers, inferior types and M to 9i silvers.

It is the intention of this As- sociation to offer another Special Collection o-n the March sale.

lltlfift On S l I Sh Collcotpleefna ow

Following our policy of keeping our shippers informed in regard to the polpularity with the fur trade of var ous types o! fox furs, we give the following analysis of our Special Collection, offered ‘Ifiiesday, Jan. 29, at Canadian Fur Auction Sales 00., (Quebec) Ltd. Montreal.

The collection contained 1132 skins consisting chiefly of Plat- lnums and Platinum Silvers, Pearl

No. No.

Type Offered Sold Platinus 361i 352 Plat. Silvers $0 220 1m 102 Pearl Platinums 48 WhL-marked Silvers 283

The following descriptions given to indicate the general characteristics of pelts contained

the top priced lots.

Lot No. 1. 3 Platinum skins.

37 251

(Quebec type) graded A. medium ly CO0

r phase large size, clear color, having bluish caste. They were firm skins, with mediuzn to heavy volume of fur. strongly guarded. These had only slight white murk- ings, and were slightly darker thfflllQh the back than on the sid- es. J-he coloring being well blended to glve the lot uniformity and at- glizgtigg character. Lot sold at

Lot No. 2. 3 Platinum silver pelts, (Quebec type) graded A. lght color, large size. uniform throughout. with very slight mark- ings. The lot was sound in color. Wlh clean, bluish underful. Sold st $135.00.

vers Included in the collection were pelts from the Provincial Show collections of Ontario, P. E. Island and New Brunswick. Our policy of advertising quality Can- adian ranch raised fox pelts to the fur trade was applied to collection, and we believe comparative results show that it was well received.

the that

The average quality of the col- lection in general was on a similar basis to that of our January 1945 collection, and contained pelts of all grades except Iruferiors and Specials.

The following tabulation sum- marizes the number of skins offer- ed, sold, and rices realised, with an average proe comparison with that received for our Jun. 1945 collection:

l9 Highest . rl pr. lots $1415.00

135.00

98.00

l00.00 105.00

1M5 Av. Price $109.87

92.77

68.32

71.48 62.17

arelarge size. 'I'1icse were extra large

skins, medium to heavy volume. with a clean, 1 ht blue colored underfur. One s in in the lot had a complete collar. another a part collar, the third being only slight- marked. Lot sold for $105.00. Included in the collection was a lot of 4 skins of a type known the trade as radium iatin were large.

skins, having a very light uniform top appearance,

to platinurns, but with a dark bluc color in the underfur. ‘This lot sold at $130.00.

Extra light and whitish inum types were not in as strong demand as those having more coil- or and character. Large, clean colored skins; closely guarded and well su ported with underiur ap- DGSNG be more desirable in all types. White collars did

plat-l

Picture (above) SIIOWS a

male fox pup, wiiclped in 1944. This fox was bred from the LaFores: type c-f platinum mulch W85 orig- inated in the pmvince of Quebec. picture a warehouse attendant inspects some of the 15,000 silver fox and 20,000 domestic mink furs on

In the lower

5 aloe iL-Ltzviair

champion platinum three-day #110910" i! 75"

Breeders’ Oo-opeieiivc. fur appraisals before the bids as the skins go under

Milwaukee seeks a revival

display in,Milwaukce preparatory to ‘a secret-bid a century.

oossrus TRICK/ v '

T!!! FRED W. BRAY LTD 120 John Si. North, Hamilton. Ont.

Chas. Worth. care of Riggs Berrlgsn, Queen St., Char- lotietown.

Clarencn F. Haslam, Spring- field. Emerald.

Geo. B. Hume, Box 2B, Lot 51, Brooklyn, King's Co.

II. A. Jclley, 0'Leary.

0. C. Johnson. Churchill

Prospective

American National Fur bidders make nuction and place scare! the aiictioiicci-‘s hammer.

Silent bidding will cut out hagglvig over values. as

of its first big industry.

marketing of fine furs, after a span of more than

in such container shall be deem- was laid by the Dominion Depart ed to be misbranded. The charge ment of Agriculture.

Second Export Bacon Show

Charlottetown, February 19th.

A second Export Bacon Show, sponsored by the P. I. I. Swine Breeders Association and supporied by the Pro- vincial and Dominion Departments of Agriculture will be held in the Market Building, Charlottetown. on Tuesday afternoon, February 19th. The annual meeting of the P, E. I. Swine Breeders Association will be held on the eve- ning of the same day at eight o'clock.

All Island hog producers areinvited to make entrie: in this Show with one hog constituting an entry by eaci producer. Each entry must be delivered to Davis & FY8891 Limited on February 12th or February 15th. Truckers ant

loading agents are invited to solicit entries from their pat rons. All hogs entered in this Show will be slaughteiQd promptly and the selection of twenty-five carcasses near- ; est the ideal export weight of 150 pounds will be made from the total entries. The twenty-five carcasses thus selected will be eligible to compete for prize money.

Producers intending to entei hogs at this Show should $26 promptly secure application forms ‘which shuutid libel com; and m9“- pleted and returned as soon as possi e and pre era y no this §§3f§l§fid..l°i§c§°°iii§“nfi 52'. later than February 91h- spcvtin the grading. packins and. This show is s onorel to t a clear pletwre of E18 p preeen

tlgvlal, $8585"? .§“.‘,‘,§,,‘,‘, "13,’: .the suitability of Island hogs n» the Export Market. This be below the tirade mark- Show should be of distinct educational value and produc- .°d °“ m“ “WW1”- a“ “LL95 ers who have market hogs of suitable type and approach- ing desirable market weights are invited to support this

B081 chick‘ ill important event.

2n Years Application entry blanks as well as additional details

. pertaining to this Show may be obtained by writing to S.

Y“, that“ iwhat a" . Irvine, Secretary, P. l}. I. Swine Breeders Association, Tweedle buyers are saying.

_ ox 489, Charlottetown. We have Z0 breeds to choose

“i "i ‘ MIRACLE"

cents each. F5505’ mam nmmn-s

"PROF/T IMPPY.’ "

Ions were made from these cap- _MIM, and form an apiifilldll‘ u’ h. Sahara's abstract.

‘H! Flori! Emblem

Lot No. 3. 5 Pearl Platinum drips. graded A. extra light color phase. large size. medium volume

“what m “I i 31m when Farm, North Tryon.

of, wasps build their nests close to" the ground?" asked a visitor the Now it is not long been asked the very "I It! you P901110 IIBIKOIHB "It" same question only tho nests were a floral emblem. whats the ma-t- said to have been “on the ground." tar with the potato 310W??? It The answer in both cases was Would he a 5PM ldveft-"lnellt that it was not a sign (omen) of apuc mans as they used to curbing. call it." said a frisnd. the 0m" he common Hornet attaches its "Wen. iww that» cults I" nest to the limb of a tree, while

sa .h that I was doing a lot of wasp-

“bul Yellow-Jacket (veins dia- collecting from 1918 to i920. Some- ds where about that time F. W. L. ts Sladen, then Dominion Aplarist, published a “key to the Genus Vespa in Canada." which I still have at hand Bv its means I have bc- been enabled to identify six or sev- isance or a threat: then on apec'es of these irseciblo 1n. interferes (by e or sects. ~

famine) and they disa pear. The I-fometa had been dec mated by something or other, and their of fur, densely ailvered. having nests were few or none; while the medium to wide bar. with a clean Yellow-jackets were not affected blue under-fur being well guarded gm bum; m“ or on me swung, to give a finished appearance. Lot as usual. The mistake my friends 3°15 3°!‘ 999-00-

niade was in thinking that both L“ No. ‘g a whiwmmtedsm

kind f nests wer built by the same ‘insect at different levels. V" *1"!- Flldfl A. fltrn light.

The wasps make an interesting study: I notice from my records

MISBRANDED GGS

On January 4, i946. H Be- sin, of Winchester, Ont was con- victed in Magistrate's Court of mlsbranding eggs under Section 42 (a) of th eLlve Stock and livei Stock Products Act, and was fined

collars sold at $136 00.

marked silvers, the l1 ht flashy type of pelt brought hig er prices, and in these, light underfur blend- ing with the top seemed more de- sir-able.