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the annual report of the De- nt of Agriculture Mr. W. R. reports as follows: season of 1934 was in many » one of steady recovery. the exception c! hay, farm ‘produced abundant yields. moisture during the grow- } sear-n for two years in succes- , m materially decreased the hay ,,l1hl;e. while the inferior quflliil‘ ture seriousi; affected the 2 of milk. with a resultant dc- ‘ e in volume of supply deliver-

"nt Creamerles and Cheese fac- ‘cs. ‘Fortunately the autumn months wazm and late grazing condi- were favorable. This proved a help in ccnscriing ti reduc- supply, aml while many por-

l3\ f Canada have found it nec- fl to reduce live stock on ac- flt of low roughage supplies, lit-. Wdlfflculty is feared in this prov- iii‘ in bringing the usual number ‘itinimais over the winter on the Ahtities of feeds in the hands of uducers. An additional favorable rture is the abundant crop of 1M, and the excellent crop of

tbs. straw and potatoes in the,

Ildsof the ianners. The large 1y of the latter crop and the rmarkct values has had thcl idency of developing a. more ghtiui consideration of the‘ e of a more aggressive live‘, lekpolicy for this province, with tato , growing kept within the ilts of home storage facilties} d live stock utilization. The season‘ s produced evidences of lack of; lance in the farm program, andi iculariy so in relation to hog,‘ d potato production. Many farm-i l are in the unfortunate position having all available storage space ed with potatoes and no hogs to rvcrt the surplus into a readily irkrtabie and profitable product. p tendency, however. is in the ection of c. more elaborate remit of livestock production, alfiil. over a period of years, will cfoubtedly prove to be the safest dniost profitable production pol- ‘ for the province. l. very valuable measure of sup- it has been given the live stock? iustry through the success that, s been attained by the efforts of , Jducers in the enlarged producw ‘n of turnips, mangeis, grain and g mixtures for hay. and oi alfalfa. ‘ me very fine yields of the latter ve been observed in different sec- ms of the province, and it is felt at. if good seed is procured and‘ proper system of soil cultivation] d handling is exercised, this val- bie forage crop will soorfproducc tisiactcry results on the average rm.

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HE Guild has rec ivad a number ; r of letters from fe low suapshoot- up complaining abou, smudgy look- ; u"; pictures. They say they know i lipir exposures are orroct and dc- ' oping done care ully with fresh, 4 chemicals. V Granting that al this is truo the thing to con der is your lens. clean? You h e looked through _ W eye-glance with probably a finger priu . on them. If you it's a a e bet that you have lenced th difllculty of looking gh n s dgy window. Clean lasscs n i clean windows glvc vision a v- similarly the cam- ' = ” co well if its eye cloudy and smndgy v Auger prints and dust d'o or]. period of months. ’ l. lens is n. very simple you need ll a loft. un- nsu handkerchief and match or pencil, if the - email. The rear surface

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The bright spot in market condi- tions for the year centred on the hog industry. Price levels were maintained at almost double the previous year's quotations. and farms that were equipped with a full quota of commercial hogs were placed in an excellent position to reap substantial profits. An effort ha; been made to stabilize the swine industry, and to reduce to a mini- mum the tendency to sudden fluc- tuations in supply in response to market czondltions. mwuragement has been given to establish the farmer in the hog business, to in- crease the average number pcr farm, and to direct the industry to a point at which it is felt it should be maintained on a permanent basis irmspective of temporary market changes.

Markets for cattle. horses and dairy products have also undergone improvement. The whole livestock situation has produced encouraging prospects. and breeders are locking} into the future with a. greater measure of optimism than has pre- vailed ior some years past.

With I clean lens, p us proper exposure. you ohould always got sharp.

Horses

Greater strength in the horse in- dustry has been a feature of the year. Demand has developed both internally and extcmaliy. The lifr: of a horse is comparatively short and a large number of farmers find themselves today equipped with horse power that is growing less ef- fective through advancing years. During the period of farm replen- ishment there should be a Substan- tial intemal market for young ser-‘ viceable horses. At the same time, external demand has been acceler- ated through a reduced Canadian wide horse population, increased activity in lumbering operations and a more favorable regard for horse power in transfer services. With such prospects in immediate view the industry should not lack for wholesome encouragement.

Fortunately a very fine crop of young horses is now on its way to active service. That the foundation has been well laid is illustrated in the Junior Classes at the provincial and county exhibitions. A vast im- provement in quality and conform- ation as well as in numbers was strongly in evidence. A further im- pressive fact is found in the in- creased number of males and fe- males, qualifying for registration, that are being retained for breed- ing purposes.

One of the chief attractions at the Provincial Ebchibition was the showing of saddle horses. Facilities piovided in front of the grand stand for the competition of the

n the one: above.

The suggestion to work through the shutter opening also applies to cleaning the front surface of cam- eras with single ieirses fitted to box cameras and certain folding models. Handle the lens carefully and don't exert tno much prcasilrc. It isift necessary and might scratch the surface.

The amount of pleaure you get out. of your camera depends almost entirely on how much thought and care you give it.

Picture taking is just like golf, tennis, basketball or bcwling—tiio more you experiment. the more thought you give to your hobby, the greater your reward in self satisfac- tion.

There are many good books avail-

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' v Ration OI It! veflfllllty~giwg gagg-

able ou amateur photography but one of the latest o! the press is called "How to Take Good Pictures." It il packed with sound advice for the beginner or the advanced ama- teur. and profusely illustrated with pictures of every typo. diagrams and what have you. It might b0 called "The Amateur Photographer's Ref- erence Book." but don't think for MIC minute it ll ll "dry" u Inch u, IIIIM millil- imply. You can no doubt Purchase this book from stores that sell cameras and Dllfllogrgphlq m’. a “plies. p l! You know your camera-its lim-

fol thought a» composition and we lice: your we! to an picture] ll “Willi!!! end slurp u the two nbownatovo. -

various Saddle Classes were cl l. most up-to-date nature. The horses were judged at night under c. flood of artificial light. This feature at- tracted large crowds and developed intense interest. Fine improvement has taken during the year in the saddle horsu owned in the pro- vince. Additions have wen made from tlmeto time. and thedemapd still continues for mounts with the necessary saddle conformation.

The Clydesdale Stallion “Craigeu- iiower" stood for service at tin A8- ricultural Hall, Charlottetown. where a larger number of mares were bredtohimthanin lfliihAuum- bar of; stallions were imported to the province during the year. and. in addition, some young Island bred

horses are entering the field of use- ? iui breeding service.

The thoroughbred stallion "Ste Sylvostre” standing in Charlotte- ww-n experienced a very generous patronage. This horse has left some outstanding progeny throughout Ontario, and is very highly thought of as a sire in and around Toronto. Inca} saddle horse enthusiasts are quite alive to their opportunities and realize that the greatest pleasure. after all. is in the breeding. raising and training of an outstanding sad- dlcr of their own.

Enrolment records show the foi- iowing: Total enrolment for year 67. Registered stallions enrolled 42: Unregistered stallions enrolled 25.

iacccrding to breeds the registered lhorses are divided into 1B Standard Bred, 11 Clydesdale, 9 Percheron, 2 lime Breed

French Canadian. 1 Belgian and 1

dard Bred. Percheron and Clydes- dale divisions.

11 Stallions were inspected under the provisions of the Bonus Prem- ium Policy in i934 and 4 successful- ly passed. The number of Premium stallions now standing for service in the Province are classified a; foi- lows: '

Clydesdale 4: Percheron 4: Stand- ard Bred 5: Thoroughbred 1. Statistical information shows an increase in young horses over the previous year.

Cattle

An increased demand for dairy cattle was experienced during the fall months, and prices for good substantial miikers were attractive. It is worth repeating that a well grown animal of good type and quality commands a ready market at favorable prices under almost any conditions. The undersized, poorly fitted, plain, thin cow must BJWBYS be disposed of at a sacrifice. Prince Edward Island cattle breed. ers have the establishment of a Permanent and profitable live cattle trade within their own control. It can only become a fact through adequate supplies of cattle of tho kind and quality the trade requires. A number of orders for car loads of cattle had to be turned down be- cause of the fact that our breed- crs were not in a position to supply ‘the purchasers requirements. Breed- crs in other provinces were able to capitalize on this trade which was diverted to them on account of our

Thoroughbred. Thc Grade stallions Head of Hiilsboro-Ayrshire are divided about equally info Stan- Mt. Herbert-Ayrshire ........

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merits of u many districts.

Bull loaning Associations. num- be: 51. are located principally in the outlying sections of Prince and Kings Counties. According to breeds. distribution is as follows: Ayrshire. U; Eros-thorn, 11; Hol- stein. 8; Guernsey, 8. The bulls placed through these Clubs are carefully selected and the Policy has been productive of favorabh results in the affected areas.

Quite substantial numbers of bulls are moving yearly through Organizations of the above nature. as well as through the hands of private pitrchasers. The qutlcok from a breeding standpoint is quite favorable, although the use-

quently lessened - ,, a the prac- tice of breeding to the scrub bull. With the elimination of this pest. and more careful attention to nut- ritionsl requirements, the revenues from both dairy and beef cattle- oouid be very easily doubled.

Boys‘ Ind Girls‘ Onlf Clubs

Twenty-one Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs were conducted in the pro- vinoe in 1934. The majority of these Clubs were in third year work. and lsplendid achievements have char- iacterized the efforts of the mem- , bers. A total of 368 boys and girl

engaged in the work. The list of

Clubs with the breed of cattle in , which each Club is interested fol-

lows: Memkhip

Dundas-Ayrshire ........ 29

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Orwell-Ayrshire ....... 16 Red Point-Ayrshire . 14 Souris-Ayrshire ---- --. . . .. 10 St. Ohrysostom-Ayrshlre 13 Kingston-I-llempshiro — Holstein 10 Hazelbrook-Hcistein . . . l2 Tryon-Holstein 36

Bay Fortune-Holster Campbeliton-Hoistein Duvar-Holstein . . . . . . Piusville-Holstein

“finish-Holstein 20 Meadowbanlr-Bhorthom 11 Alberton-Shorthorn 12 Bethnek-Shorthom . . . . . - - . . . . . l8 Abrams Viliage-Shorthorn i3 Urbainvilla-Shorthom 12 Wiltshire “Queen of the East" Jersey .. . . . . . ..

A mat measure of time has been expended on these Junior organiza- tions and the results fully justify the labour involved. In many cases Calf Club work is associated with Bull 1409111113 Clubs, Sire Purchasing Clubs, Butter factories, Cow Test- ing and other forms of extension activities. ‘The Calf Club supplies .in many cases the framework upon which other promotional policies, tending to a more profitable live- stock industry, may be carried.

The Central Calf Club Competi- tion was a fine ending to the seas- on's work with junior farmers. A total of 81 calves were shown, most. of which were brought in by truck from the various Calf Club centres. Every posible assistance was given the youthful exhibitors while the competition was in progress.

The outstanding winnings of the

inability to supply. the demand. A few shipments of cattle were

market prevails for milch cows. The selected lot was forwarded in care of an experienced livestock man

should provide a. fairly accurate test surplus daily stock.

timcs should bc in a favorable posi- tion with their proximity to sea- board to profitably meet this de- mand. Some central agency repre-

fo carry a degree of merit.

80mins the three Maritime provln- Three Best Dairy ccs. to take chargc of the selection was won by groups of three from wd shlnuwnt of cattle. has been the Orwell Ayrshire Club. Tryon suggested as a means of developing Holstein Club and Queen oi the this enterprise. both from the pro- East Jersey Club respectively.

duction and marketing ends of the The J. O. Hyndman Prize for trade. such a suggestion would seem Belt Groups of Three

competition were as follows: 1st. Groups of Three. Hoistcins--

forwarded from the Maritime; to Tryon Club-Bernice Dixon. Cicely the Old Ccuntrywherc an excellent Leard. Mary Gamble.

_ lncgiroups of-Thrce, Ayrshires-

first lot met disaster and went down Orwell Club-Haul Huntley. Irving with the ship at sea. A carefully Jenkins. Russel Furness.

1st. Groups of Three, snortnorna —Meadowbank Calvin McDonald,

during the late fall. This shipment Melvin Hyde. j-Iector Scott.

1st. Groups of Three, Jerseys—

' of the value of this market f0: our Queen o!’ thfi Bet-Remit? Cllfk.

Verna Kitson, Ralph Younker.

As lOllg as the demand lasts there The Silver Cup donated by the ' would appear to be definite possib- Royal Bank of Canada ilities in the trade, and the Mari- Champion Female Calf all breeds

for the

was won by Miss Haul Huntley. Vernon. a member of the Orwell Ayrshire Calf Club.

The P. J. Simmonds Prize for Calves in Show

Bhorthorn

Calves was won as follows: lst

The importation of feeder steers Meadowbank, 2nd, Betbel and 3rd, from westcm Canada to the Island Meadowbank clubs.

fulness of the improved sire is fre- ~

for finishing purposes was tried more The Champion Holstein Cali of or less as an experiment. The ani- the Show was owned by Henry

mals scoured were not of the best Godfrey. North Wlltshire, a member,

om». I v 2nd-—A1!Nd Timon

Srd-Jilisabeth Jenkins, Hill- brook Ol-lf Club. 4th.-Albion Douglas, Heed 0L

Hilisboro Gill’ Club.

Calf Club. v och-Harvey Jenkins. Mt. Hier-

bert Cali Club. ~ » nit-Bernice Dixon, ‘fir-yon Calf

Club. inn-Audrey MaoKay, Tryon Calf

Club.

‘atria-Clifford Perry. Tignish Cali C u . loth-Norris Kitson, North Wilt- shire Calf Club. .

Special-Sheldon Dixon. 'I‘ryou Calf Club.

Swine

The past year he been a distinct- ly encouraging one to the swine industry of this province. It has also served well to illustrate the advisability of farmers making hog raising a vitally essential part of their live stock holdings. Despite the relatively low prices paid for hogs two years ego farmers who re- tained their brood sows are finding their farm incomes more enhanced by the revenue received from the sale of market hogs. A well balanc- cd- relationship as between the num- ber of hogs and other classes of live stock kept on the farm has always cflered stability to farm op- erations and income. It should be the definite plan of each farmer in this province to have. at least, one good brood sow of desirable type and quality.

Advanced Registry

Just as Record of Rriormance work among cattle and poultry is a yardstick for the determination of quality so do we ilnd Advanced Registry for pure bred swine filling much the same position in its ro- iation to the registered herds in the hands of breeders in this Province. At the present time thirty breeders, having in their possession forty-five sows, are directly interested in this policy. Advanced Registry among pure bred sows stresses proliilcacy, early maturity and‘ proper market type as determined by a rail slaugh- ter lest. T0 date a relatively good percentage of Island sows have been succesful in qualifying under Ad- vanced Registry, a noteworthy feat- ure with which might be co-related the depth of body conformation. even balance. also early maturity as found in many of our Island strains of Yorkshires.

As a further development to what had been accomplished under the Advanced Policy, a ‘lest or Feeding Station was established at the Ibrperixnental Station in April oi this pest year. Through the establishment oi this Feeding Sta- tion. which is operated in a like manner to similar stations in Cen- tral and Western Canada, it is pos- sible to make a comparison between various strains of hogs as plamd on test and brought along to maturity under uniform conditions of feedins and attention. The Charlottetown Station comprises fourteen pens, each capable of ccommodatlng a nominated group of four pigs twice during a yea-r.

The 1934 Annual Swine Show and Sale held in Char “ wn. October 16th, proved equal to lim- iiar past events from the standpoint of quality of exhibits, but sales were somewhat below oxpecttaions. Mr. J. W. Graham, Dominion Live Stock Branch, Moncfon, ma, judged the exhibits which consisted of 19 boars and 27 sows. As in past yea-rs the general quality, of the sows was superior to the boars. This is due‘ to the fact that a very much small- or percentage of Boers develop in- to good breeding prospects than is the case with sows.

Thesalcwasplaoedona very high plane by the regulation that all boars entered for competition must be the offspring of a. dun qualified in Advanced Registry. It is the intention t. have only Ad- vanced Registry animals. both mole and female. in future competitions.

The prize money covering the two classes was contributed equally by the Dominion Live Stock Brunch. the Provincial Department of Agri-

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iwtions through this policy durinl recent mcnthlult is also worth! of note that a 1M1 _ hive been placed with f ormers club, institutes and similar- organ- fntions durinl the wt 111W" months. This distribution of breed- aires should have a in- fluencs upon the dill-ll "m" mercial hogs in the various districts involved. Brood Sow Policy

m addition w assisting in the distribution of boars. lbdonl and Hvvinclll DepI-rtr. elits of Agricul- ture have implemented a fonn of Brood Sow Policy throllkh which selected sows have been picked u!) s4; shipping points or at the local packing house am‘ turned over 8t cost to farmers interested in tbs procuring of a sow of good typo and conformation. Express trans- portation, charges have been taken cue of by the Departments. Parm- ers who have found it dlflcult to secure desirable brood sows in their immediate neighborhood ‘have been assisted by moans of this Policy

An importation of three Lmtario boars was made during the past- ycar, these being placed with the Hunter River Stripping Glob, the Marshfield Yorkshire Breed ' cum and at Falodrvwood rum. This move was considered advisable as it was felt that an introduction of new blood lines into the breeding stock o: the province would be n. desirable step toward further im- provement.

Sheep

ed as a. profitable sideline to mixed farming during the past year. While lamb maketings may not have shown any noticable increase. prices registered some improvement over the proceeding year. In some localities, due to the harmful re- sults caused by roving packs o! dogs. fanncrs have been prompted to dispose of their flocks. In other men have become dis-

oausc otf serious infestation temal parasites. 0n the other however. em men who with avail- able pasture at their disposal are establishing small flocks or adding to the numbers in their present flocks by the retention of desirable and well finished ewe lmnlma-‘rhe carrying cost of a snail flock of sheep is not heavy, whereas with facilities piresexit for timekeeping of sheep, farm revenue is supplemen- ledbythesaleofmarketlmmbsend wool. Many farmers who keep sheep have found it more profitable to retain a relatively small flock under desirable and lmithy condi- tions than to attempt a larger flodr with proportionately ’ansllorf ‘so- The Ram Club Policy as on during the past year ‘has hem instruments-l in the placing of 4'! and registered rams among the flocks of the movince. lwlioy has thereby been the means of encoumseing those men to use a ram o4 desirable market type, as well as assisting breeders in the disposal of their gmdod toms. Three lamb Fairs were conducted during the past year at Bouris, Aibertcm and Egmont Bay respec tively and in conjunction with the County Exhibition in each instance. The classes for market lambs were well filed and the quality through- out was most creditable to any ex- hibition. Thesc Lamb Fhirs have been very valuable in assisting the distribution of pure bred rams