THE GUARDIAN. CI-IARLOTTETOWN

PAGE NINE

JANUARY 19. 1952 '

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bapplilre mink. a novelty muta- tion of a few seasons ago. in mm ,,.,,,g produced in great quantities ,5 is evidenced by the all of L mp- wn, Fraser and Ruth. Ine., of- cw york, in the latest Women's Wear Dniiv. It states: "We are proud to ;1iint)UI'ICG the offering of the new- est .ind rarest mutation mink mas- ...-iiieee EMBA sapphire mink. we mi-' proud to present the greatest CPIICCUOH of these fabulous pelts ('I'ii' assembled, 10,000 sapphire ill nit dressed to be sold at auction wt-tincsdzly. JUL 23-

These pelts are the most precious iii the world. The newest and bluest at tiie blue . . . . Yes, we remember G.-nrge Mayers of New York show- I.if1 two of these sapphire pelts at the Provincial Fox Show 1949 and ,.; tiillg then that the price for i:i-this alive would probably run iiiiyii'!iei'c from 52-50.” I0 35 000.

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it: Stanton, writinrr in Women's ' tr Daily has the foliowin':' ildfii'fI ranch mink continued 11- titilv moderate rlctnand yester- .i- :i.s it has for the past few .-..':s Fteinnles were unchanged in I-.i-e ll'Illl('. males were slightly ens- iw Illflll last month. Ranch mink i: mt the only fur which has full- ivi to attract much interest in the I.'i t several weeks. The entire mar- ket has been muct since about the tliwri week of December with man- i.i.-itiurers and dealers showing a :i'i'iiI deal of caution in their buy- it tiiiiik auctions during the ii.i.-.. few Weeks buyin-z has been itliil(' selected. In addition many lt”l'llllIIIy heavy buyers have been iiiwtiit as they endeavoured to finti mi outlet for the merchandise they I:ilil'.'IlI in December. Mutation iniiik has enjoyed better demand tiiiis for this new season than . .itiiii-tis. something that was not l'..Ib'XilCCLed. I Most ranchers are aware of this etzisiinier trend towards the past- els. silver blues. Aleutinns. etc and many have been concentrating more on production of these various types during the past several irai's."

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liink will be sold for the first time this year by the Danish Fur Sales, Copenhagen, on Jan. 21. Foxes will be offered the follow- ing tiny. Goods go on show a week ,i-iir to the sale.

riie Hudsonis Bay Co: auction -:'Ie for January opened Tiiesdav i'ii).'llli1lI at 9.30 with an offering of 10000 silver and mutatlonfox and the sale was concluded yester- il'l'.' when 30 000 ranch lmink. stan- tliids and half-bloods were auc- I. tllftd.

The following telegram from i! B. C. re the silver fox and mut- iillirn auction was received Wed- iitsdtiy morning: "Silver fox auc- lion good competition. silvery reg- ulars inferiors platinum selects and i;-ferlors all pearls prices firm to ."ii'.IlII,lI easier compared January ism White marks mainly with- ziiiiivii. I-f.B.C. Fur Sales."

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Considerable curiosity has been r man in fur journals regarding the s..ti.'ltiti sapphire mink coat which l'.'iS sold last summer by Neimau Marcus of Dalia Texas. Now it is s'atetl that it issleading a lush ex- istence. Not content with being the ltigiiest reported ranch mink cost IFISII price. it is rumored it cost its owner one of the top - if not we top - storage charges in his- .li7'V

According to the trade grapevine '-ost of storing this expensive gar- .i:ent at Marshall Fields of Chicago .'.lll well into the hiindreris of dol- ors. One source claims 8900.

Whatever the exact fee is. it is

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understood to include world-wide protection for a year. some in the trade jokingly claim it includes an armed guard for state occasions: How much for its cost to clean the clear, light blue for is another qrestion that is asked. Those in the know say 3300 for Hollander- izlng. 0 O I

Canadian Fur Auction Sales Co. have announced their public auc- tion of furs starting Jan. 19 at 8 a.ni. in Montreal. on Wednesday 75.000 muskrat and various other furs will be offered. On Thursdav 11.000 wild mink. 10.000 silver blue mink. 7.500 pastel mink and 2,000 miscellaneous mutations will be on sale. f

Mutations are for the account of the Canadian Mink Breeders' As- sociation. On Friday. Jan. 25. 50.000 rtnch mink will be offered. On Monday white fox. blue fox. etc.. and Monday afternoon and Tues- day Jan. 28-29 15.000 silver fox and mutations as follows: Monday. 2 :1.m.. 2.000 platinum, 1.000 pearl pleitfnuin 1.500 white marks; Tues-

v(.ll)', 9 a.m.. 10.500 standard silvers.

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Here's hope for silver fox. At a recent meeting of fur dealers and processors in New York the state of the fur industry was pretty thoroughly discussed from every angle. including the embargo oil imports of Chinese and seven Rus- sian furs. Meyer Cogan. fur buyer for Abraham and Straus expressed the opinion that the main prob- lem retailers will face as a result of the hanning of certain Russian furs will be how to shift emphasis from these furs to those not prev- ioiisiy merchandised as expensive.

The removal of such furs as er- mine, Kolinsky, anti China mink from the retain picture. said Mr. Cogari. perhaps will improve the pcssibilities of exploiting some of the "unused" furs. Howevci. he stated there exists a need for new styling of these furs to make them more popular with the American

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At the Anning. Chadwick and Kiver Ltd. auction held in London late last week. wild ink declined in per cent from September levels. They report that there was a fair demand from French buyers for sil- ver fox. Activity was almost entire- lv restricted to Scandinavian Roods. Canadian silver fox was very heav- ily withdrawn. Dark types were in good demand. Platina sold well. Top prices for silver foxes" were: fulis S2-1.40. three-quarters. 528.00, platinums, 329.00.

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Early this week the famous As- sociated Fur Farms. Inc.. of New Holstein. Wis.. began its se'cond (iuarter-century of fur farming villi a 15.000 offering of mutation

rnk by the New York Auction C0,, New York. These farms are the producers of the famed silver moon mink and silver foxes. The 1952 breeding herd. according to Presid- cnt A. Langenfeld will include a larger proportion of mutations than ever before.

Emphasis will be on sapphires. pastels. and a relatively new strain of pure breeding recessive whites. They have also retained a good proportion of silverblties. for pro- duction of the Breath of Spring color. The numbe of A dartl dark stiikons. known in the trade as ranch mink, will be further reduc- ed to make room for the increase in mutations as Associated is not enlarging its overall breeding herd

Rather than expanding their 'mi-t-ding yards the Langenfelds have found it more practical to construct new furrintz sheds to laouse all their production of young

and make for easier. more efficient cure of the mink. They are also

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Mexico

The lofty Rocky Mountain Plat- eau. which extands south from Colorado. is from 7000 to 8000 feet high as it follows down through the centre of Mexico, between the Sierra Madre Occidental on the west. and the Sierra Madre Oriental Mountains on the cost. It forms the great mas; of Mexico with only narrow strips of lower land along both coasts. Mexico lies befzween the Gulf of Mexico, the United States and the Pacific Ocean and extends from 86 degrees west longitude. the tip of Yucatan, to 116 degrees west longitude, one marine league south of San Diego Bay on the Pacific coast, and from this point 34.5 degrees north lat- itude Guatemala. 15 degrees north 1 titude. It has a few small islands along its coast.

With an area of 1'58. 268 sq. miles. Mexico embraces 27 states, is fed- eral distrlct and three territories. It is nearly 2.000 miles in length, and its breadth varies from 100 to about 1.000 miles, with a coast line of almost 6.000 miles. Its to- tal area equals -about that of the British Isles, France and Spain. Its population had increased from l5 million in 1910 to about 1614'.

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Lake Texooco in 1025. These sym- bols of the eagle. serpent and care. Iul. appear on the Mexican seal and flag.

The Aztecs occupied the Mexic- an plateau valley, and extended tneir empire both north and south and from sea to sea. They called Ihemselvei Mexica or Azieca. The Spaniards gave the name Mex- ico tc all countries in which they found the Aztec tribes. The Spani- ards visited the emperor in his cap- ital in 1519, when thousands of canoes swarmed over the lake.

I" 1521 the Spaniards conquer- ed the city, destroyed its temples and built Mexico City. "North America's oldest metroplis," on its ruins. The lake with its floating gardens. has been drained. Mexico City has Spread out over the spongy. volcanic soil of the old lake bottom, where buildings set- tle and sidewalks crack in con- centric rings about sky scrapers. Some of these buildings have counter balancing jacks. some- what similar to the adjustable foundations of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. ,

A Spanish government was est- ablished in L506. and Mexico was tgoverned by Spanish viceroys for nearly three centuries. The

millions in 1930. since that date the increase has been rapid. and the present estimate is that it has over 26 million people.

Historical Notes

Mexico. in ancient times. had a wonderful aboriginal civilization, with advanced social customs. Tradition suggests that the Tol- tccs, a tribe of the Nahua nations. moved into Mexico from the north in the eighth cenlruy. They brought Mexico its highest and oldest civilization. Their capital was Tula. which was north of the Mexican valley. A severe pestil- ence, and famine in the eleventh century, so decimated the Toliecs people that the remnant were driven south in Guatemala and Yucatan by other migrating tribes. There are strong evidences of their civilization and ants in these sec- tions of the country.

Another tribe of the Nahua na- tions. known as the Aztecs. which during the following two and 3 half centuries became predomin- nant. overrantthe country. A trib- al legend claimed. that when the Aztecs Dnotted an eagle perched 9a a nopal cactus with a serpent in its talons. this was the omen they sought, fulfilling a prophecy. and where the cactus grew. there they founded the "Place of the Cactus Pear," on an island in

continuing to modernize their plant and consolidate the breeding sec. tions to permit one caretaker to iixasndle a larger number of breed.

The program is aimed to improve health. duality. and lower produg- tion costs. Mr. Langenfeld ex- plains that the mink farmer is ex- periencing rapidly climbing y5ro- di-ction costs. particularly in food and labor. To continue operating at 8 profit the rancher has to pro- euce the most profitable types in better qualities and colors while holding his costs down.

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William B. Erekson and sons, fur ranchers from Sandy. Utah, won the show chaiupionsliip of the ninth annual lntemational mink show held in the Milwaukee auditorium, Milwaukee. Wis.. last week. The 1922 show of live mink again rep- resented the champions in various classes as decided at sectional shows throughout the country.

Eighty-one breeders displayed 700 champion is ' in compeg. ing for 20 cups covering first place in each classification. During the final session on Saturday afternoon a style show with garments made up from mink pelts and fox pelts attracted a tremendous attendance.

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people were in sullen subjection un-cler cruel conquerors, who sought only the wealth of the coun- try, to take to Spain. Mexico produces the greatest amount of silver of any nation in the world.

The Stpanish mint, in Mexico City. is estimated to have taken over two billion dollars worth of silver and almost seven million dollars worth of gold out of the country. The Mexicans rebelled Dgalnst the Sipanish rule in 1810. This was followed by a long period of chronic disorder. with guerilla and civil war; the war with the United States, occupation by Eur- opean troops; France prociiamed it an empire under Maximilian of Austria.

The following events are signifi- cant: A federal republic of Mex- ice was established in 1824. more than half of Mexico was ceded to the United States by the treaties of 1848 and 1853. The empire was overthrown and Maximilian shot in 1057. General Diaz. who was elected dictator for the eighth time in 1910, was overthrown by a revolution in that year. This was I01l0Vyed by the adoption of a. constitution in l9i17, with Land re. form, the freedom of serfs. and the rapid development or what is now fthe Boom Land of Middle America."

Climate and Agriculture

. Mexico's elevated plateau gives it a wonderful climate. which is its chief glory. Except in the norm and fin the mountains. artificial heat is seldom necessary There are just two seasons: summer, which is wet and winter that is dry. Aipril and may are the most del- izhfui. they are the warmest months, with a maximum tem- perature of 85 degrees F. June to November are the rainy months. with a maximum temperature of 72 degrees F. Mexico has been re- ferred to as "the land of perpet- ual spring" - ti Agriculture is the principal oc- cupation of the people. Previous TQM

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W.C.T.U. . NOTES

GOD HONOUBS ABSTINENCE

When he wanted r. Judge over Israel and the President of the first School of Prophets he called Samuel who was a total abstsiiner from birth. and his mother by di- vine command before him.

when he wanted a strong man who judged Irsael 20 years and subdued their enemies. carried away the brazen gates of their city. and pulled down their heath- en temples with no other weapon but his naked hands, he raised up Si-mson, who was a total abstain- er from birth by divine command.

When he wanted a man of wis- tlom such as had never been be- fore or since. he laid his hand on Solomon who warned the world against wine and strong drink. that at the last biteth like a ser- pent and stingeth like an adder.

when he wanted a man of sub- lime courage to humble the proud king of Babylon. is man "in Whom the spirit of God is". he laid his hand on Daniel who refused to defile himself with the kings wine.

When he wanted a holy man to prepare the way I" the Coming of his divine Son. he laid his hand on John the Baptist. to Whom 310 angel of the Lord said to his fa- ther Zacharias. He shall be iffeiit in the sight of the T..Ol'(I. and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink.

when God sent his sinless Son into the world to redeem it. and the soldiers offered him a mixed cl-:irik upon the cross. "He would not drink." The highest in heaven chose to be known as the loivl.V Nazarene upon the earth. Whc trougijit forth water out of the mck, gm-, says Paul. "they drank of that spiritual rock that follow- ed them and the rock was Christ."

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"As moderation is very hard I0 reach. and as it has been abun- dantly shown that the best men- tai and physical Wiiik "WY 5” done without alcohol in any form the safest rule is.abstinence. -

sir William 0.slei;.

As soon as the Christian

Church makes use of its incom-'

paiable contacts with the people to indict the liquor industry I" its manifold crimes and shockinft coruption, vigorous measures will be taken to reduce to the absolute minimum. the heavy I0" OI hu' man life and personality taken by the liquor traffic. d to the adoption or the constitu- tion. the land was held in col- ossal estates or hacicndas. In 1930 26.3 of the population owned 'l0(o of the land. At that time only tWa of the land was arable. . President Carranza decreed. in 1-915, the restitution to villages of ejidos (village communal land) that had been illegally alienated. and the expropriation of land nec- essary to endow other villages with ejidos. The constitution of ion con-fined these. and madame- vision for the return of national ownership of subsoil cleP0SiI5 Ind limited agriculture property of foreignefs. . . It provided for the subdivision of the larger landed estates, and the distribution thereof in the shape of smaller farms to the farm labourers. Holdings of irriga- ted land were limited to 64 acres: non-irrigated to 250 acres and pasture land to 1260 acres The arable land was estimated in 10177 at nearly 46 million acres, of which ten million acres were cultivated. With the development of irriga- tion. arable land ha been increased 12'7a. and with the completion of the new Miguel Aleman Dam, another 750.000 acres can be cui- tivated. Cattle raising is the main feature in the north. Corn is the outstanding crop, but almost every type of temperate and tropical

.fruits, vegeiaibles and cereals is

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One of the greatest. recent Mex- ican developments has been their road-building program. They now have 15.000 miles of hard sur- faced and paved highways. Four

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iluarantine For Protection Against Newcastle Disease

Many discussions and meetings have been held during the last seven or eight months to formu- late a course of action to be tak- en in preventing the introduction of Newcastle Disease, reports Dr. George Fisher, Provincial Director of Veterinary Services. The Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture have favoured an ed- ucational progrnm in which the poultry owners would be familiar- ized with the symptoms and course of the disease and encour- aged to buy only Prince Edward Island-hatched chicks as :1 meas- ure to prevent the introduction of the disease; also to prohibit the use of inactivated and live virus Newcastle vaccine.

However, due to requests from the industry through the Ap- proved Flock Association and the Federation of Agriculture for immediate curtailment of the im- portotion of all live poultry and used poultry equipment into the province from any other area, it has been deemed advisable to make a proclamation as contain- ed herein.

Requcsts have been made for an embargo against the importa- tion of live poultry into the pro- vince. It is not within the juris- diction of the Province to inter- fere with inter-provincial trade. However. to afford the protection requested. all live poultry and Used Poultry equipment entering the province will be placed under quarantine on the premises of the purchaser until such time as an official authorized by the Direc- tor of Veterinary Services of Prince Edward Island declares such premises free of quarantine.

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Zion Brownies

First Brownie news of the year features the Zion Brownie Pack who recently had a. happy party. After the Fairy Ring. all members of the Pack gathered around the Toadstool where each Brownie solemnly renewed her Promise.

This was followed by a most im- partant event in Brownie-land. The row District Commissioner, Miss Suzanne MacKlnnon, presented Golderi Bars to Marilyn MacDon- ald. Gloria MacDonald and Carol Bowles. It was regretted that Brownie Gail Stewart. who also qualified for her Golden Bar. was unable to be present due to sick- ness. but she will, be presented with her award at a later date.

At the conclusion of the pre-

scntation District Commissioner, Miss Suzanne Macxinnon. 'con- for-

gratulated those who were tunate enough to secure Golden Bars and spoke encouraging words to those who are working on the tarious Brownie Badge Tests. she also thanked Brown Owl May Rodd. and Tawny Owl Davida MacEach- em. for their outstanding contri- tutions to the Guide Movement. There were many visitors pre-