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P. E. Great Fall Hunting Classic

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Starts at HighfieldOabins TUESDAY, 8__Va.m., Oct. 19th

Make a day of it!

Dinner to be Served at 12:30 a.m. by the Women's Institute

On Tuesday, Oct. 19th y at HARRINGTON HALL Wednesday, Oct. 20th at WINSLOE H_ALL rustic WELCOME

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i-i-i e. substantial increase but not to the extent of the coniebaell ma“ by their smaller relative. Pintail showed up in gunners bass with heartening regularity and more birds of this species were observ- ed than in. any season since 1940, or thereabouts. There was only one other season in this seribel memory that the Pintali equalled this season's number.

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The Pintail is a. 1on8 11ml?" bodied grey duck. slightly smaller than the black duck and is rated next to the black as a. table bird- The main distinguishing mark is a narrow bronze speculum when taken in the hand but it is read- ily identified in flight by its slen- der greyish body.

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The Northein ‘red-legs are late in arriving this season. They are generally here in good numb"! l" this date but on the opening day the only red-legs reported baBBOii were shot in eastern Kiwi! CW0" ty. This columnist checked over a lot of ducks in Queens County but failed to find one of the bil riortherns ~in the kill. Our local black; an slightly smaller and have dull coloured i685 5nd l streaky bill while their Northern kin have red less and brishi rel- low hills. .

Duck shooting has been holdiri! up remarkably well since the sea- gqn began and bigfler bale hi" been made since the 01100108 fill’- A local gunner was disappointed this week when he missed a oi; Mallard drake with both barrels. The old Green-head with the curl in his tail made a good MIKEY- but the gunner, ordinarily rated a crack shot on ducks, was a little too anxious. A day later near the aarne spot. a hen mallard WEB travelling with s. dozen blacks that came in to a ‘stool’ of decoys and surprised two Charlottetown gunners as they were eating lunch. By the time they dropped their sandwiches and grabbed ivi‘ "l" guns, the birds were out of range and departed without a shot being fired at. them. The mallard has been more prevalent this past few years but still hns a 1on8 WHY i0 go before becoming reasonably common. The hen mallard is dis- tinguished from the black by be- ing churikier and lighter coloured and the purple speculum on the wings is bordered oii either Sid! by a narrow band of white.

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Regarding limits. The daily bail limit on ducks is seven, exclusive of Mergansers. Don't let the number mentioned on the back of your license. which is i7 fool you for a» minute. Any gunner wholbanks on that slip oi the printers as In alibi for shooting 17 in one M! is due for a sad awakening if caught. It doesn't make sense that the Federal Regulations re: misi- ratory birds issued by Ottawa will be nullified by a. printer's lliP M!

the back of a Provincial license. The Provincial Department made a sorry mess oi the duck and loose eessons and limits on the back of the 1048 iicenes. They couldn't have gummed matters up "TY much worse if they had tried. Two years ago the Game Association requested the .Department con- oerned that it cease printing the migratory bird seasons on the backs 0f angling and hunting lic- enses as the migratory bid! sea- lims are subject to change from It? to year and are set months liter the Provincial hunting lic- enses are issued. ‘The request ap- Dl-rently fell on deaf ears for the fumble oi eroneous hunting sea- sons continues,

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The Buried grouse (Native par- tfldge) opens on Friday, October ill-h. the day before this column llivears in print. Ruiied grouse are iliniisiy more plentiful than they gre last year. Some observers are the opinion that the increase not due to any more favourable usual weather conditions but the fact that our countryside was snowbound for the greater

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forced Canada to find new outlets to compensate for the decline of sales on traditional markets in the sterling area and in European countries. The Department fore- sees no early change in the "un- satisfactory" foreign exchange sit- uation.

Turn to U. S. Marketa

With sales to the sterling ares either completely cut off or greatly reduced. the Canadian fishing in- dustry has turned more and more to United States markets.

About 70 per cent of the Cana- dian fishing catch is exported. and about 50 per cent of the exports now are going to the United States. In the first six months of this year exports to American mar- kets were increased by 40 per cent.

"It is essential that the fish- eries industry continueto increase its exports to the United States and expand its capacity to produce the sort of product in demand in that market," said the publication.

The fisheries industry has not benefited directly from the Europ- ean Recovery Program. It has benefited indirectly through high levels of activity in the United States, through less drastic cuts by certain areas than there would have been otherwise, and through the prevention of a drastic break in international trade which has enabled still other countries to maintain and even increase their fish imports.

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Production Outlook

Dealing with the production outlook for 1949, the publication states:

"The productive capacity for 1949 will be somewhat increased, but it is difficult to forecast the size of the landings. Considering the re- duced cod catch of the last two years, particularly by Norway and Iceland. an increase in landings of this species is quite possible, but it is unlikely that over-all supplies will show more than a moderate rise—unless expeditions now searching for new grounds are suc- cessful.

"It would appear that prices will remain strong over the next six months, after which time some moderate downward adjustment might be expected in line with the anticipated tapering off of food prices generally.

Dealing with the various types of fish products individually, the publication said that despite high- er stocks of fresh and frozen groundfish it "is not anticipated that supply offerings will be so great as to appreciably lower mar- ket prices."

The total exports of all canned fish other than salmon are expect- ed to be 45 per cent lower than in 1947.

Exports of dried salted fish pick- ed up during the first six months of this year. It is not expected any serious problem will arise until the 1948 production is fully marketed.

The outlook for pickled fish is "bearish", because the product has been banned under the import re- striations of many dollar-short countries.

WORK PAYS MORE

OITAWA. Oct. i5 — (CP) — Work pays more than it did even a little while aeo - in dollars and cents, any sway. The Bureau of Statistics reported today that Canadian labor income reached $590,000,000 in July, an $10,- 000,000 increase over the June figure.

rabbit hunting was at a premium. It has long been the consensus of opinion that fox and rabbit hunt- 9:5, or gunners in the guise of such, find it very hard to pass up shy Ruffed grouse they come across in their travels through the winter woods. ‘ O O O

The lluffed grouse is hard to beat either as a game bird or when dished up on»a platter. The deep slices of tender white meat will tempt the appetite and tickle the palate of the most fastidious epi- cure. Here's hoping that this noble upland game bird long confines

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Railway Freight Imports Higher

Imports to the Province for the month of September, last, vla the Cape Tormentine-Borden ferry route, exceeded those of Septem- ber, 1947, by 277 cars. The infor- mation. released from the Office of the Superintendent, Island Divis- ion, Canadian National Railways, Charlottetown: shows that 1,614 car loads of freight were ferried across last month as compared lo 1,337 in September, 1947.

Thirty more cars of coal came to the Province last month, than were imported for the correspond- ing period last year, the figures being 229 for last month and 199 for September, 1947.

176 cars of flour and feed reach- ed the Province via Tormentinc last month which was 28 more than were imported (148) in Sep- tember, 1947.

No canned goods in carioad lots

of last year but last month 16 cars were imported.

196 cars of crushed stone, gravel, and sand were imported to the Province last month to be utilized on the Summerside-Hazei Grove highway. I

In keeping with the Island's large hay crop this year, there were no imports of hay. In Sep- tember, 1947, two carloads were brought to the Province.

Export: Show Decline

Exports for last month as com- pared to those for September of 1947 show is drop of 18 carioads. Only 454 carloads went to the mainland last month while 634 car- loads were shipped in September, 1947.

The lateness of potato digging, caused mainly by unfavorable wea- ther, and the present dullness of the Potato market have been re- sponsible for the slow movement of Island potatoes to mainland markets. This ls shown by the fgct that only 32 carloadl went through Borden to Tormentine last month H! Compared to 119 csrlosda in Seiitember of last year.

Last month's turnip shipments WW8 Yiebrly UP to those of Septem- ber. 1947. 137 cars to 143.

Exports of fish dropped slightly: 22 cars last month as compared to 44 for the corresponding period of 1947; Irish moss showed a do. crease of from nine ciars to four, but livestock shipments increased from 65 cars to 92. Two carloads of butter and cheese were exported last month as compared to only one for the same period a year ago. Blueberry shipments jumped from two cars f0 seven.

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was estimated that the quota for fillihments to the United States at reduced duty rates would leave Canada with more than enough potatoes unless, something were 9°"? i0 keel) culls and other lower grades from the household mar- keis.

It was suggested that potatoes. now at a low price level compared to previous years, could not profit- ably be shipped to the United states at the full 75 cents s bushel duty which applies after a quota 0f 1000.000 table-stock and 2,500.- 000 seed potatoes have been ex- ported.

The quota for table potatoes is about two-third used.

AiProvinciai source said some mention was made of United Stat- es uneasiness about Canadian potato shipments in view of the

This was not discussed to any extent. it was learned, and a Fed- eral source said he thought, ft un- likely that the United States would be inclined to press its point of view to the extent, of possibly en- dangering the re-openlng of the Canadian market for a much larg- er quantity oi south-of-the-border fruits and vegetables.

It was considered unlikely that the talks would lead to any im- mediate decision. Arrangements

were underway for senior Provinc- ial representatives, probably in- cludirigseveral Premiers, to meet the Cabinet Monday.

The discussions began without Prince Edward Island represent- atives who were late in arriving but they attended the afternoon meet.- ing. The other Provinces repre- sented were Nova Scotia. New BfllflSWiCk_ Quebec and Ontario.

An official statement said mere-

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Rumored Conference On Fisheries Conservation

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14—(Spec- ial)—'I‘sik of an international con- ference including Newfoundland and Canada, to decide on conserva- tion measures on ‘the fishing banks is strong here.

The U. S. State Department gave the “no comment" answer to ques- tion} on the rumored conference. but it. is expected to be held early next year.

According to informed sources here, and judging from past meet- ings in Newfoundland and infor- mation lrs foreign offices, such a conference would include Iceland, Norway, Denmark, France. Spain, Portugal, Italy and the United Kingdom.

The need for such a meeting is believed urgent in light of the greatly reduced haddock stocks, especially on the Georges banks and other North American grounds.

Purpose oi’ such a conference, unofficial sources said, would be to consider the critical haddock situa- tion. and perhaps halibut. Cod, which scientific experiments show in no real danger of depletion, may be outside of any regulatory pro-

carne to the Province in September-Fm" 1°‘ "n" "m9-

An international commission may be- formed which would investigate the decline of fish stocks. and methods of fishing in which waste is incurred. Results of such a con- ference might mean the blocking off of certain bank areas from fishing. and restriction on catches of certain types of fish.

iifficial Visitation To 011d Fellows And Rebekah Lodges

The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Charlottetown held a very suc- cessful meeting in their hail last evening. The attendance was fair and the specially arranged pro- gramme was a grand success. Mr. 1i. N. Soley, Grand Master of the Maritime Provinces. officially vis- ltcd. these lodges and gave a. very forceful address duirng which he explained the working project adopted at last session of the Grand Lodge. Assistance to the Chil- dren's Hospital at Halifax, and the installation of an elevator at the Home in Pictou were the prin- cipal matters to require attention. His address. which lasted about one hour, was listened to with very much interest.

The Grand Master was accom- panied on this visit by Mrs. Anne snow. warden of the Rebekah Assembly. wiho like himself was on an official visit to the lodges under her special supervision. She also addressed the meeting direct- ing her remarks to Rebekahs, and feeling confident the sisters would do their part.

Several other members also oon- iribuicd some remarks, and ex- tended beet wishes to both officers and the hope for banner term of office.

At the conclusion of the pro- gramme refreshments were serv- ed which were much enjoyed after the flow of oratory:

Following was the program: Selection by the orchestra.

A reading by Sister Davison. Solo, Sisters Compton and ‘Brown. Message from the Grand Master. 'Iihe Odd Fiellows Ode. Brother John MacLeod.

Selection _from the orchestra. Reading, Brother Je R. Compton. Address by Past Presidents pre- sent.

Selection by the orchestra. Address by Past Grand Masters and Grand Patriarch

Selection by the orchestra. National Anthem.

CHARGED WITH BRUTAL MURDER

LANCASTER, Eng. Oct. 15 -- (OP) — Peter Griffiths, 22-year- oid laborer an'd ex-guardsman, today was accused of the murder oi three-year-old June Devaney May i5, a crime which shocked all Britain. June was found bat- tered to death two hours after being missed from her hospital crib, The body bore evidence 0i having been raped.

adian potato-growing industry arc meeting the Agricultural Prices Support Board to discuss the prob- lems facing the growing industry at the present time.

"The object is to stabilize the ntarketing of potatoes and ensure the orderly marketing of the crop

y: "Representatives of Eastern Can-

both within and outside Canada."

ANNUAL

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MEETING

Prince Edward Island

Fisheries Federation TUES. OCT. 19th 1.30 pan.

WITH EV-ENliNG SESSION

LIGlON HALL OHARLOTTETOWN, P. E. I.

Election Officers — Important Discussions All who ere Interested one urged to attend.

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Dale Shaffer, who is the owner of Coldstream stud. Kentucky, fa‘- mous for its thoroughbreds, paid 018,000. for King's Ransom, a son of Volomite arid Rose Dream 2.04 l-B, and $01,000 for Potomac Ladd, son of Volomite and Virginia Scott 21B. The top price $28,000. yearling of the sale was Mighty Son by Volomite, out of Margaret Castieton 1.59 1-4, He was pur- chased by‘ S. A. Camp Farms, Shalfter California. Top price for a G-ainesway Farm yearling was $25,000. which the Camp Farm paid for Dazzle Way, son of Billy Direct and Erie 2.01 8-4, The 46 Walnut Hall yearlings averaged $4.802. the highest in the long history of the famous breeding es- ts/blishment. Last fall's average was $3.770.

News from California is that there will be no big time meet at San-ta Anita track next Spring. Just what the reason is has not been divulged but it is probably that the tremendous purses put up and raced for did not bring back satisfactory returns on the invest- ments. It is expected, however, that the absence of California from Spring racing will be onfi temporary.

Kaela 2:03, the mare that won the first 950.000 trot raced at Santa Anita and was afterwards the subject of considerable publicity due to her owner running up against the rules of the U. S. T. A., was sold at auction in Kentucky last week and went to the bid of Gray Bros. of Swansea, Masts. for $8,000.

Adios 1M 1-2, the fastest rac- ing pacer of the past two seasons, was sold for $21,000 and will be placed in the stud at Del Miller's Meadowlands Farm. Pa. . .. .. Duke Voio, which Henry LsRnchelle drove to a. new track record of 2.07 4-5 at Foxiboro a week ago, is Canadian bred, being a son of Bennett Voio 2.04 1-2. formerly in the stud at Charlie Barrett's Park Hill Farm, Ontario. His dam is ‘Itraffic Signal 2.09 1-2. .. .. .. Friends of Sam Pitts, Harrison, Maine. will be glad to know that his two-year-oid pacer Hector Chief 2.13 1-5, has won slX of his stake engagements this season.

'Iihe Kentucky Futurity was raced over a slow track at Lexing- ton lest week and was won as ex- pected by Bgan Hanover in 2.04. 2.03 2-5. His share of the purse was $52,670. The Saunders Mills stables colts won $27,539‘.

‘Illsane Beiyea writes from Fred- ericton: “I am sorry to learn that Joe O'Brien has resigned from Castieton Farm stable. We have all admired his handling of Ind- ian Land. Merry Way and other horses owned by that farm. E. B. Savage of Fredericton has sold Alien Dale 2.00 to parties in Que- bec and. shipped him last week. It is rumoured that Mr. Savage has purchased the stallion Baden Hanover 2.04 1-2 that was brought to this country by W. G. Stewart. New Glasgow. N. SP-‘Iihanks, Thane, for keeping us up to date.

Relatives in Elmsdsle received word this week from Harry O'Brien and James W O'Brien, of their ar- rival in Kentucky in time to see Joe O'Brien drive Miss Morris Chief to victory in the Hanover Shoe Farms $10,000 stake. They left Alberton October 1st, stopping off in St. John where they at- tended the ihorse show. then to Portland. Maine. and on to East Orange, N. .7., to the home of their brbther-in-la/w, Mr. Peter Foley. who joined them on their trip to Kentucky The car was driven by, William O'Brien. Harry's oldest son. who lives in New Jersey and who was joined in Elm Orange by Mrs. O'Brien. ‘Iihey motored t hr ou g h Baltimore, Maryland. where they saw the Laurel Race- way, then on to Washington, D.C. where they had a good look around and then to Lexington, Ky. a tctsl distance of 600 miles. Tihey will return to Roosevelt Raceway. bringing Mr. and Mrs. Joe O'Brien with them and after a fcw days stay there will motor hack to the Garden of the Gulf.

Our friend Glen Jenkins, on whcm we depend for news of Chat- liam and vicinity, writes: "Diana 0. Grattan. that good pacing mare of Eldon Fowiies, is in foal to Federal 2.01. William MoCoombs of chatham Head has nine in his stable. the colts being by Pro- tector and Federal. One of these by Federal, dam Calumet Carrol, looks like ready money. Calumet Carrol is a full sister to Colonel Dan 2:09 3-5. I think if Colonel Dan does not meet with an injury he will pace in 2:06 some day. I have a. horse called Fred Earner 2:05 1-2 by Real Frisco 1:59 1-2. dam. Del Direct by Merry Direct. This is one of the best bred horses in the Dominion and is a terrific ice pacer. The gentleman I got him frcnn had him different quart- ers over the ice at Gaspe in 20 i-2 seconds, and I recently worked him a mile in 2:12 1-5 over the (niratham track. with the last half in 1:04 l-B. He weighs 1.060 lbs. m4 lg g good-locker. Personally, I would prefer a. good young Bud- long colt that has not been broken.

“In your last issue of Down the Back Stretch I noticed an srtiele on Peter Farren pacing in 2:10 at Chatharn. I happened to be right there that day and saw his P"- formarice. He distanced the field the first heat and paced in 2:10. 'nhey washed him off and started to walk him. Then an argument started about him beating 2:10. so on goes the harness again and out he goes without a bit of warming up and paced to a new track rec-