v a i, v. “" “°’“‘.$i'5‘.‘l...‘§.i"‘vi.'é§'»'¢§'°$§ “for combed? the m I _ m I; a. know he! the w tro an Th“ are certain sections of m... American continent that are very ‘adaptable i0 horse breeding [rho best of these is Kentu $7 00 omgguj... "as: u: o grass sown liberally in the y 0f d l8 1mg n an hi...“ known is “Blue Grass" are available. _.Q_.. labs a fact that in vitani ass section of New m; crest 2.41! l6 were not suc- cesssii as sirabkbuit tranbsaigrred to 13m, ease ame work wide. linger: ed early but Peter lived to a great age ,snd was the world's leading sire pacers when ho years ago a of tptters and psssd awe . Some neat farm of thorouab- brads was located in e state Its oolts and filiida had snnwily won a gteae share tiie ich purces offered but some ts din in so 1o is sec t of a scientl c investigator to dc- termiie the cause. He s nt many montis making soil ana ysie, and iinaiir submitted his-report show- ing tiat the soil had actually been so doleted oi it: vitamin and mineral contents that the colts sndvillies were not sufficiently nouri-hed to provide the stamin andilone growth to carry ' . their s A method oisoii iinproy‘ me tand renovation was set in‘- order and after three season: the result: improved: and through time zho farm came back and sciiieied its old prestige. Scientif- ic wrtoi-s everywhere speak of ihi: nil depletion but it has not ilenenlly sunk into the conscious- ness »f people as it should. We know that iii certain sections of the vestern states there is a lack of ioiine and thryoid trouble: re- - .suit, It is com uisory to add iodide t e salt used in those _Q._ Nov our purpose of writing the sbov» is to draw the aitention.of breaicrs hero to the fact that "Ian! of our farms are partially imilsaverishad in minerals and wtanins and steps must be taken l" lhbrovo them if they are to be "Bed for the Purpose of growing m‘ eding ive stock and par- "W lY What we are writing a- bou olts and fillies for racing “"1"”- We hm today available fillet of the finest lino of stallions ‘a we have ever had in the hist- "iy bf this province. In pacors their; 1st King 5 m“ g,“ . d”, e an of He geWOO flay 2.01. _ sewood ever raced on the . There is Sampson am of Napoleon Di- ‘ one of the greatest u” "Rd Pacer: that ever ‘imleil go the Grand Circuit mid c. ° my Direct 1.50 world ilion pacer. There Bea 9 399. son oi Peter Voio 2 r Iter Susan by Moko, vii rother of Cold can: is: .4, '9 PM" ilacsrand the sire-‘of at! a"! racers. Abner T. n 9- l6 had a magnificent ‘may es a race horse until he met .,en acciden 0f po ash to states, t. and where up the co it c"__"'“ 9 more superb pacinl potted and should have no rear of ._. _ ‘ machine or with a better race summary in Canada than Simcoe Harvester 2.01 if. record taken over the Quebec City track. He is a son oi lee Harvester 2.16 ' whose get have dominated most of the race meetings in Ontario and many in Quebec and have gathered in a great deal of money on United States tracks. Finally Calumet Budiong 2.02 if that has been leading sire of futurity winners in the Maritimes for sev- eral years. _Q._. 1n trottors we have Piaydsie 2.- 0‘ l‘ by SCOf-lllld l.“ ‘A, B mag- nificent stallion and beautifully gaited, Squire Hanover 2.00. son of a champion trotter Guy Mc- Kinney d. 1.58 l6. Many will rc- member the day that Squire Han- over trotted a dead heat with Watchim and set up a new record at Summerside-ZLOB. Squire i-inn- over has size, action and all other qualities necessary. ‘At Captain Reads farm, Borden, there is Glover Guy, 2.0‘! sire of Guy Ann 2.11% and others, Then there is Lusty Frisco 2.07%,0ne of the hand- somcststaliionsthat ever came to the ltimesand one of the gam- est race horseaFewraced so long and consistently. Starting as a two-year-old he continued battling the best trotters in the land un- til Just a few years ago when he was retired to the breeding ranks. Then there is Abbie Worthy 2.04 5i one time holder of the Char- ioftetown track trotting record of 2.10 it and hill brother of Apple Guy 2.05. one oi the leading sires in Ohio, and Kaimuck 2.15 ‘r2. the only son oi Peter the Great 2.07 l6. 1n service in the Maritimes and the sire oi many futuriiy winner: and that sterling race more Millie Kalmuck 24B 1,1. There are other stallions no dong that are quite meritorious that are not included in this list but the above is sufficient to show that we have worthwhile sires a- vaiiabie. Let us touch on the brood murcs that will be used with these sires, Too much attention is often focus- ed on the sire and the breeder ha: the idea that he can mate his favorite mare, which perhaps does not have particularly good breeding, conformation or stamina or indication: of speed, with a good stallion and have a futurity winner. "Like begets like" and the breeding farms that are pro- ducing the best results in the United States endeavor to buy iiie finest brood mares available. Thus Charles F. Gaines who re- cently set up a brooding farm in Kentucky. has thirty mares. every one of them having a record of 2.- 05 or better. Included in brood band is Sonata 3, 2.05. cently sold to him by Dr. F. C. Dounrii, , Gaines will mate these mares with‘, Peter Astra 4. 2.01, one of the greatest mane '- wlnnlng trotter: of recent yen s, and also other stallions of equal worth, m Granted that you have a good type brood mare and have made your selection of a stallion, iiic next thing is to feed the more properly while she is cnrryingihe foal. She must be given good past- ure, rich in minerals and vitamins and fed grain as well. From the time the colt is old enough to eat if running in the pasture with hil dam, he should have a box i some place where he can have ai the oats and bran he will eat. The idea is to develop size and strength and this cannot be done if feed in sufficient quantities i: not sup- plied. During the winter the colt must have an abundance and variety of food-good dry timothy and clover hay, oats, bran. carrots and occasional some bran, u lump or box of salt where he can get at it when he wants ii with free dcesa to water or frequent- ly watered. ‘ __o__ Too much stress cannot be put in caring for a'coit's feet. Ono of the essential items is to have his feet handled. From thence on the feet are to be regularly shaped and levelled. About all the imple- ments needed are a foot-hook and rasp. The foot is first io be levelled from the bottom, the heels properly lowered and then the rasp run around the shell at the edges to round up. The frog should never be cut nor the solo shaved out. The foot should be picked up and examined every day or second day. - _..Q._ When the time arrive: to break to harness he should be .4 the Pacific , Meeting In UY SID 1"!!!)II- COLUMZSUB. 0. Dec. ‘I - (AP) —Tiie hottest-but “untradingaW —minor icecuo meeting in years wound up today with approval of a law barring all piayeinbonuses in baseball and a green light for Coast loop to move up into the biz leagues. if it can get the b1! leagues’ "okay." Both ay‘s actions must be approved by the major leagues at their meetlnz in Chicano next week to become valid. Bu ,i next week's .the hotfood sessions will be in the fight that now amounts virtually to open warfare baseball men the game's High Commissioner A .13. (Happy) Chandler. Not since the attempt to oust the minor league czar Judge W.G. Bramham. failed three conventions silo has any annual meeting aired a battle inside baseball such as the legislative punches the minors threw as Chandler here this week. With the decision t0 curb his powers sharply com up for concurrence at the major league conclave along with a vote on the new mains-minor agreement which is reported to slice even more authority from him. there is no doubt the fight is a long way from the last zound. Coming up too next week will probably be at least a few more player deals to accompany the lone major league ivory transaction put across at the meetings here --the sale of pitcher Johnny Humphries bv the White Sox to the Phiilies. The trade winds here were largelv lowing around in circles but the vory market probably will be bus- ier in Chicago. It is known more or less defin- itely thai; Cleveland outfielder Jeff Heath. Cincinna/ti first-sucker Buck McCormick and 20 of the World Series Detroit Tigers headed by first. baseman Rudy York. are on the block. The Indians are also willing to sell second baseman Rov Mack pitcher Jim Bagny. Baimy may R0 to the Red Sox. In addition Bob Carpenter Jhe Phiis‘ new president. and Horace Stoneham New York Giant boss. have lied their chediilrbof-‘kfi m r man. If this confidence is estab- lished between the colt and care- taker there will be little trouble. if not properly treated, beaten or injured in any way there is the danger of his becoming sulicn and stubborn and difficulty will ‘be found in breaking him. Put a fitting-rig or single harness on him with an open bridle. Put up the check very loosely and turn him into a small paddock. Move him around a little in some way to make him start up at the some time giving him by word ofmouth some command as “get on" or "got up" or whatever term’ you use in starting him. ._o__ Practise in this way for a little while until he learns to, start and stop at the proper commands, then get"a light buggy whip, crack it or touch him lightly on tie- rump when starting him up. "When he thoroughly understands all this and thc use of the whip, put the lines on him running thcm hack‘ through the shaft lugs iii- sicad of the icrrcl rings so that he can be preventedlrcm turning around and thus teach him all about driving, starting, sloping and turning. Make hay slowly. make all the lessons short and by repetition impress each point on his mind. At all times bekind and coiisideiiiic, remembering he is willing to do what is re- quired of him if he understands. Do not scold iiim and do not swear at him, After a short les- son we would say give him a lump of sugar, but as that is rat- ioned so strictly you can sub- stiiutc an apple or carrot, then put him in his box stall and give him a handful of outs. All these little kind attentions preserve and cultivate the confidence and disposition of thc youthful, colt or filly. We were delighted to have a ictier inst cvcnlng from Frank. McAiduff of Albcrton, who is‘ now located at David Neimas’ Blue Acres Farm in New Gias-j gow. Frank says: “The track is lovely with a carpet footing and would be ideal to train or race over. In the stable are six head as follows. Morgiindale Ace 214 1.1., second in the $1.000. stake in New Glasgow; Dolly Abbe Abbe 1.59 ti: Nelda over by Calumet Chuck, in foal to Gay Bong 1.59 1,4; The Croat G. 2.02 hi; a "two-year-old colt Pciermore by Reamore 2.18 ‘.6 and Simon Lcgroe hy Single Dir- ect. Wlii have some more news the first of iiie ear." Tharikl. Frank, we are mghty glad ta hear from you. - SPURTING NEWS Hottest ‘Minor League Yea rs Ends their hands all week 1 on: — and money still speaks a loud Diece on the msket. Boston Braves. too were busy and have the inside track for catcher Walker Cooper if‘ the Cardinals decide to sell m. Maple Leafs Hope Luck Will Change Now Supporters of Toronto took hope when Conny keep on attacking." - Leafs, last year's wonder team, are wallowing with nine points near more ago, the tail end of the league, two points ahead of the New York Ran- gers . Toronto has played 15 Maple Leafs picked up their heads and Smytiic, general manager of the club, spin: "We're through making mistakes back of the biueline by attempting defensive tactics. We'll attack and SKINS. gather and knowing Johnnie more than any other club, and won four, drawn one and dropped 10. x IN my, Johnnie Squsrebriggs had a squad of twenty-five players or more,out for their third practice session at the Forum last eveiiinil but he is still undecided as to what will be the ultimate lineup of the Squad that will start the City Hockey League schedule. 1' 4' Il- Il- Lasi. evening “Sniig" put the large number of players that turn- ed out through a stiff practice session that had them puffing and blowing when they came off the ice. + s- s- 1|- Johnnle is still not satisfied with the condition that aspirants for the squad are showimz- In a brief conversation with him last evening he maria that quite plain. But nevertheless. according to this writer's opinion. the squad that worked out last night show- ed vastly improved form over the gang that started out a week or Well fortified with goalies. defericemen and several sets of forivards. all that remains is to get the best combinations to- as we do, having played with him back as fai- as 1932. this writer knows Many observers hflve blflmed D00!‘ that he will get the best possible foal keeping and e quaverlns da- out of the material he has avail- ence for Leafs‘ run of losses. Since Frank McCooi split with the club just before the‘ schedule got underway, Toronto has seen three goalies in nets. First was Bastien who was shipped back to Pittsburg Hornets of the American Hockey League and replaced by Gordie (Tinkle) Bell Bell remained with Leafs until McCooi and the Leaf manage- ment came to an understanding with the “ulcer man" making his 1945-46 season debua in the Queen City when Chicago Black Hawks Aldege (Baz) romped to a 8.2 vicwry. Smythe said his team would start its aggressive playing against in T ronto Saturday night. He said the Leafs were "30 per cent stronger” than Montreal Canadians last year and much faster. ifictou iiefitters iiofoat Bombers TRURO. N.S. Dec. 7 -- (OP) -Pictou Refit/tors swamped .New Glasgow Bombers l3 to three to- night in the second same 0f the A-P-C ore-season serif/s for Memorial Cup. The same was played at Truro. Holy iiame Bowling BIG FOUR. LEAGUE Cards: A. gfclihrlane Tlotal: 3092. Five Aces: R. McCabe J. Callaghan E. Robin G. Stewart . J. Lawlor ‘Iptal: 3115. High single. R. McCabe. 28s. High three. R. McCabe. M9. Cards: 2 points. Five Aces: 3 points. Veterans’ Benefits lira Paid Promptiy OTTAWA, Dec. 7 - fCP) - W. S. Woods, Deputy Veterans Minister, said today it might he l0 days from the time a veteran applied for out-oi-work benefits until he received his cheque. Ha took issue with a statement that the time lag was five or six weeks. That might be true in in- dividual cases occassionaiiy but it was not true generally, he told the Veterans Committee of the Com. mans. ~ The Halifax office of the Dc- partma-nt had informed him that it was from three to fivc days be- tween the time a veteran mailed in his application and the" office mailed his cheque. He was replying to a statement by Clarence Gillis (COP-Cape Breton South) that some veterans Cape Breton had to wait five or six weeks for their cheques. 'ByThe0aIldianPre_ .Beranida-(CPi- uyhite 011;‘ glared Detaiiaofi-ha e inthooolonyfora three gun “(more vifad. the " the Coronation Stak ers on that race -— and lei the bl. “e ass-e It seems slightly paradoxical, but at the same time that Toronto Maple Leafs are battling it out with New York Rangers for the National Hockey League cellar spot. the home-town fans may, be helping to finance still another New York N H. L. entry. 0 III 1|- d» The word is that Jack Demp- sey, onetime number one heavy- weight in the Squared circle. is one of the leading lights behind an effort to pump life into the now defunct New York Americans. Dempsey. in several interviews has admitted that an association which he heads is after the N. H. L. franchise formerly operated by the second New York club. 1' 'i~ 1' Rejuvenation of the American franchise seems almost a certainty. as NJ-LL. officials would be only too glad to see the league expand. Major Conny Smythe. mastermind of the Maple Leaf Hockey Club. already has come out with a statement endorsing plans for ex- iexision oi the N. H. . When Leafs celebrated their 1944- 5 Stanley CilD championship with a banquet in Toronto. just before the current season. Smythe was quite blunt in saying that with the war over. the N L. must ex- pand or else. + -l- i» ' Dempsey has announced that he is interested in plans for the buildinmcf a New York arena in opposition to Madison Square Gardens. Now the Manassc Maul- er of ring fume is on one of those toiirs which he favoured before the war called him to the colours and duty with the United States coast guard. l- sl 0 l- Tho paradoxical point about the trip is that Dempsey is collectina Canadian dollars which may maven- find their way into the coffers of the rejuvenated Anierks in the event his plans for taking over the franchise is through. 0 0 + So far. the Dempsey tour has taken him to Montreal. Otisw . Toronto and Hamilton where h performed duties as referee at- Rrunt and groan performances. ‘l- + 1' Promoter Frank Tunney. who out on the Toronto show. says Dempsey received $2.500 for the Queen citv appearance. Even if he didn't get that much for the other Canadian ivefei-eeing chores. it looks as ii Dempsey will pick up a nice chunk oi cash by the time he's through on this side of the er. bord III '0- i That green stuff. converted into hockey talent next season. might just prove to be the stumbling block to bring down the Toronto club. or even the high-flying lidonireai Csnadiens. 1' -I' l‘ '0' Tlic rise to fame of "ififiiiéiifl? c1 m o“ a a s- Bsck in 1930. Maple Leaf Gar- dens had yct to be built and the Toronto Hockey Club was still using the old Mutual street arena. At the same time, Clancy was burning up iiie ice as a rear- Connie raported to have said in those days that he would gin his shirt for Clancy. a e ~0- It so happened that a-t the some time Smythe was the owner of a filly called Rare Jewel. was one pf those p ng m“. peels which could do everything but win 4- e, e e Smythe entered Rare as. 'I‘heai he had one of i-hme hunches which come once in a lifetime and. he stepped up io the mutuels. ‘rho filly cams thiouillrsnd paid off at 8214 for a two-dollar ticket. O O O O Srnythe pocketed 011.000 in was- pro ptl d 810.000 on the line asm y paymgnt. (o; Clancy. The acquisition of Ciano was sparkwhich set the ‘fhronto a 1'"! FRUK . crap F01! YOUR ENJOYMENT' "troupe- \ THREE T0 FIVE RM. EIGHT TO ‘PEN PM. Famous Baseball Umpire Passes 1._ day chapter to a career the like oi which Connecticut sportsmen sel- dom have seen. In iii health for many ce retirement from active baseball more than a decode ago. Rorty, 09. died at his home here Thursday night. He left an un- forgettable eporta legacy. For more than s. quarter of a. century. YEN‘! a promoter. nouncer of boxing contests. He Rained his greatest fame, however. as on umpire. having served for more than 25 years on the staff of the old Connecticut League and the Bhstem League. . Rortv was never known to have 10st a. battle of words with an irate baseball player. He coined several souelchers that have since become classics of their kind. Sugget Objectives For Agriculture‘ Agricultural policies and pro- grams should be directed to five long range objectives recommend- ed the Committee on Agriculture at the Food and Agriculture Or- ganization Conference recently held at Quebec City. This Com- mittee, of which Dr. EB. Archi- bald, Director, Dominion Experi- mental Farms, was Chairman, sum- marized the five objectives, which are in line with the resolutions passed at the Hot Springs Confer- ence as follows:- 1. To increase total food produc- tion, and especially the production of protective foods, to provide the means for increased consumption and improved nutrition. - 2. To produce the world's agri- cultural products on farm units. which are o_i’ a size and pattern to utilize efficiently improved mach- inery and technology and to secure rural welfare. 3. To readjust productions so as to emphasize in each region or 0001111‘! the products to which it is best fitted and can produce to the best comparative advantage. with the maintenance or attain- ment of a balanced mixed system of farming and the maxi- mum practicable ‘diversification of production; and to exchange these products for other products that can be produced most efficiently elsewhere. 4. To stimulate and forward an expanding world economy, proper- ly balanced as between agricultur- al and industrial production, and internally balanced as between the various components of agriculture. Financial and social arrangements should be such that rising con- sumption steadiiy keeps pace with risini! production, and 5. To develop and maintain such economic conditions in agriculture and in related industries as will steadily better the conditions of farmers and rural populations, and provide them a full share in the fruits of the I expanding world economy. inhabitant 0f Aldarney Return ST. ANNE. Channel Islands, Dec. -— ) — Rb, Datriation of inhabitants of Ald- erney evacuated in 1940 has com- menced with advance parties re- turning to their homes early ia December. "A proportion of the property ofi the island has been destroy- ed by the enemy but the military have done a wonderful job of work putting rights and supervising German prisoner-of- war labor." said a spokesman. The British Government is as- sisting iii a rehabilitation pro- gram, main goal .01 which is res- toration oi agriculture and tour- ist traffic. A Department of Adri- cuiture official has been appoint- ed to organize distribution of tractors. implements, seeds and fertilisers on a communal basis. club afire and burned up the lea- Aldernav. 7 (CP gue the following season as I49B15| copped the Etagley; Cup. It could be that the profit from Dempseyb Canadian visit will have similar effect if used to purchase material for the Amerks in the event they again come to life. i- 1- _ That really would be something. should a player bought with Can- adian money happen to tally the Wlllfilllif goal io ease Toronto or aitontreal out of a Stanley Cup e. DUNDAIK. Ireland -- (C?) - larmer James Finnigan 6i. dial after eating a piece of birthday cake at g party. Agnes McAdam. . single. has been charged with p015- oninil him. ______ THE HUNTERS mililiililili“ A week from next December 15th. the season on ducks and geese closes in this province. The last shots, if they ere discharged legally. should be fired at one hour after sunsct on the 15th. Black ducks are still present in large numbers but the geese are beginning to thin out, although quite n few sizeable flocks are hanging on in the districts to the south and cast of the Hiilsboro River. The odd goose is being bagged by persistent hunters but the cqid weather has caused an easing up of barrage- that greeted the birds on their first arrival. It takes a good share of intestinal fortitude to brave Demmbci-Qsi chilling winds and frosts squatted in a bleak blind on a sandbar or marsh, but the reward is well worth the hardship. One gunner who was successful in shooting a pair of geese this past week stated they were so fat he had to pluck them a feather at a me. The Reese will leave us soon as the first real snowfall sets in, ‘but thounnds oi black ducks will remain with us all winter if they run true to form. They are not alone in their dreary sojourn as large numbers 0f other species of diving due s stay with them. l! (Golden-e y e) Scaup and the Cock-a-u/ce Squaw). The Mcrgansers winter plumage are beautiful birds, particularly the big A- merican. The Red-bresied Mer- gansers, which is our locni sum- mer shell duck, are fairly scarce during the winter months, hut their bigger relations the Ameri- can Mergansers are very seldom 56B" during the summer but are more of a winter visitor, The a- dult drakes are almost as large as Brant And are really haiid- some. They make serious inroads in our trout supply when they congregatedn the pools below our numerous mill dams. ticuiarly whcn said pool is st the head of tidal waters. The big birds have been seen drag- Ring a 10 inch trout out on th ice and killing it before -.o mencing swallowing cflerathr Old timers claim that we ale in for a winter of light snow- fall. Maybe they are right nt that for the hornets built their nests on the ground or- a few feet up on short bushes. Some ‘years they build their nests l0 feet up in the trees. It will be interesting to take note of th snowfall this coming winter an _ see whether or not the hornets know their business. A large number of racoons have been trapped this season as the unseascinable open weath- er has tended to delay hibernat- ion. Sorne years they den up early in November and their tracks are seldom seen until February or March. "Coons" have been increasing these inst few years and a big catch this season will do no harm. The animals have been caught in numbers in l]! three counties. but Kings apparently is the top scorer. Skunk snouis have been coni- ing in the bounty office in a steady stream all through No- slackening off since December came in. The bulk of the skunks at the present time arc snoozlng comfortably in snug dens well lined with dry leaves and ferns. The skunk sure likes comfort and manages to satisfy his whims. (Fox hunters are havingtheir innings and Reynard has been having plenty of exercise dodg- ing the hounds. A Pownal quar- tette of hunters have been really hitting their stride this winter. Up to a week ago they hcd tacked the hides of seven of the wily reds on the stretching boards. A Mount Albion quartette have been swallowing an awful lot oi dust, or maybe it's snow. this season. Buddy their crack hound has been off his stride this fall. The nature of his in- disposition has not been defined to date, but it is to be hoped that,hc will have returned to his old form before the year runs out. It will be just too bad for the foxes if lie does for Saturday. D School improvement League Mai ing I A regular meeting of tbilchooi Improvement League was held on cc. at the home of Mrs. R. It. figural; mictlh til; President. Mrs. c n pr ding ‘ Mrs. Blake reported on a" visii paid by s number of the members to Miss l-farriugtonfis department in the Model School. ‘The were much impressed by her m teaching FTHwh in the grades and interested to small children carrying on con- versations in that languase. After some discussion the President sug- gested that other members might accept i shop's invite»- tion and see what is being accom- Dlished. It was decided to accept the invitation of the Kinsmen! ‘Club to a joint supper meeting tgobe the Charlottetown tel on Jan. 17th. A letter was read from the sec- retary of the Canada and New- foundland Education Association urging that all well-wishers for education 10in immediately in the demand that .-the Dominion Government direct War Assets Corporation. to tum over to the schools on indefinite loan ail sur- plus equipment and materials needed for instructional purposes. The executive was directed to look into the matter and (ac-orp- crate in any wav possible. Lt.-Col. Reid. director of Phy- sical Fitness fcr the Province. gave a most interesting talk on his work in relation to school children. 1 Leaders must be trained. wh will go out and teach better citi- in and teamwork through games and athletic competition. Facilities should then be plo- vicled for the carrying on of this , work and finally it is hoped that / a plan for province-wide inter- scholastic sport may be worked out. An interesting period of discussion followed O01. Reid's talk after which lunch was served by several members. M-rs. Gordon McDonald invited the League to her home for the next meeting which will be held on Jan. 3rd. Mount Albion hunters have bee! augmented by a fifth mambo Lawson Jenkins, who recent returned home from a five year: service in Italy, Belgium and Holland Lawson was a crack shot before he donned the uni- form and with five years sharp- shooting at targets more elusive than the fox under his belt, it's a cinch he hasn't lost any of his skill with a shooting iron. We note in a recent issue oi the local press that two trapper! who jumped the gun have paid rather high for trying to get u head- of the other fellow. Trap- ping when fur is unprirne not only hurts the pocket book but is detrimental to the fur trade. There is no point in trapping a fur bearer in October when the fur is worth less than half the price the trapper would seeeive if he waited a week or 10 days longer. The season on mink. muskrat, etc, has opened November 1st for years, late there has been a among a certain class of- v_ to begin operations as October 16th. The d that fur is prime ia-any saon with R. in it is a fallow purq and simple. The surest way to keep the price of pelts up ll to‘ offer a good article to the trade. The demand for mink and. mush rat is strong at present with‘ skunk and ermine becoming‘ stronger. Fox and racoon are ui: the bottom of the list but the trend in prices of any of fur is liableto changeover nights It always pays to play the game and this adage applies to trap- ping as well, if not more so as any other business. SAINT JOHN, N.B., Dec. ‘I .- (CPi-Lieutenant - Governor D. L. MacLaren will leave for Ed- mundston tomorrow with P. Johnson, mice-president and gen- eral manager of the Atlantic Re- gion, C.I\“.R. and Capt. Philip Oland, A.D.C At a dinner at Ed- mundston tomorrow night, the Ap- pleton trophy will be presented to the Edmundston Division for the best showing in the C.N.R-. At- ldniic Region in the ninth victory lo . Mr. Mac-Loren is general ch irmsn of the New Brunswick division of thc National War Fin- _*.he L ance Committee. P. E. l. Fish & Game Protection Association _ Regular quarterly meeting will he held in thc i City Hall Chambers cn Monday evening, [he 10th inst. at 7:.‘i(i o'clock. V1.11. TIDMARSH, President. - " . Palomino alfliloa (m; not... as. a oer: so: a wheel's the ’ HIM l“ - . when. M» I