10L? 9 19st l Central Guardian’ x , ~ woman! PEI-At the nee

nndlidclockmassesinstilun- sun's Basilica lllt Blinds], RC7. A. Ii. Wood of Victoria, B. 0-. mldt an gppell for assistance for m; western churches. At all masses at m, Basilica m. thanks of the _ was extended to the ladies oi the Catholic Women's lolsue for tbs _ splendid manrr- in which they can 1rd oi! their National Convert‘? a, ‘fntnmugittwruuxfi rhey deserve great credit. Our wo- thought should be reduced this year .... by a larae malority. "w" “Mm” “P “d '°“°°'“ u 1e on whom, o’ my“), I Mud. 7' “m” 6' “m” "m, great credit not only upon them- returns on skins this year. Ml‘- the number necessary for a quorum “w” b“ ‘m m“ my m‘ m m‘ Clark's amendments were voted at the different meetings was pass- m" dawn by a, small niaiorltl- Mm‘ ed. noon meeting adjourned siwrtly ei- Article a, sponsored by the board ter six to meet again at seven 0" of directors, dealing with the audit clock. ' and annual rflWft Wll Pill” Wm‘

__-rm-: crmxnorrsjpu/N, GUARDIAN

ing alolii in sood condition. In ans- wer to Mr. W. K. Hoists and oth- er; u to prevention, do, Dr. Wlilkf wars stated that all dogs in infilt- ed areas should be under control. This ls important and should be 011 forced. Careful disposal of carol-s- ses. Another danger from milk from sows from infected ranches and sheep and cattle allowed to crate near infected ranches. Symptom! ‘vary in winter and summer. Every ranch should be made to #99011 It once. The disease is not confined to P. II. I.

Dr. Wickware susaested in answer to the question that it would be in the interests of the fox breeder to forego fox shows this year on Bo- count of the disease. Two months after the animal has recovered from the disease he is not capable of carrying it. There has been no out- break among the progeny of those

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Mufcl1 Lively Discussion Audmmmnd iAt _ uaoxaan usivsmi».

spection of pups e.....ild be elimin- ated until the fox is l 1-2 76in c1", pbfly cores um: set by MI- Clark for mutation of woe 14*- Myers o! Alberta, speaking on I'll- lstored and unregistered foxes ba- ingcn the same ranch, stated that at y, F""f:fl‘ gr thcir prrvincial ll‘ sociation voted in favor ‘of this hilt- ter. Mr. Ruthven declared Feat strides have b’ 1 1”“, by 011!‘ '7" tam o: inspection. Ml‘. MecKensie spoke favorably on the k999i!!! °l reglsti-z-nd “m, u....._,.sitrcd Irma! on the same ranch. Alftor a Iood doll of discussion of fees which loin!

Accts. Payable ........... 8.99171

Auditor. Mr. Kennedy. of Charlottetown. asked that the item relating to the 113mm»; cxpenses be detailed. The Secretary read the necessary information. Considerable discus- sion took place on this matter in which several members took nift- Mr. Kennedy wished it to be under- stood that he was not criticizing the directors, but that in view of the 15¢; that the proposed amendments called for reduction in registration, some idea of the expenses in con- nection with this work should be available to see where a curtailment could be mtde. Mr. Gavin Harding. of Charlotte-

wn- "PM; w“ gimply the activi- ties of the association for the past year. It is not possible to sivo till! report before the annual meetins l-l the only meeting of the full board of directors is held the night before the annual meeting and the report has to be passed at that meetirli before it can be given out to the members. But the report was there to be discussed if anyone wished t0 do so. After much argument pro and con the report was passed as read.

The financial statement was next discussed after being read by the

decided to defer further action un- til solne more propitious time.

The advisability of continuing to advertise with a view to encourcslns the sale of live animals for breed- ing purposes, was carefully; consid- ered with the result that all such ad- vertising was discontinued. It was felt, however, that the Association should concentrate on endeavoring to educate people with regard to the beauties of good silver fox furs. With that end in view an exhibit of high class silver fox pelts was con- ducted at the Canadian "National

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was continued and while the entry list showed some decrease, the show was a success and was well attend- ed. The Fox Exhibition held in con- nection with the Moaiiime Whiter Fair at Amherst in November of last year was the first fox show of any importance held in that vicin- ity, and was a pronounced success and it is hoped will become an an- nual featuro. The Association also assisted the Western Fox Show which was held in Saskatoon follow-

Mr. John Bealey, was a recenl visitor to BetheL-D.

Exhibition in Toronto last year. The interest taken in the exhibit was gratifying and we have reason to believe that many people who bought sliver fox since that time in- sisted on better quality ones, as a result of what they saw and learn- ed at your booth. An exhibit was also held in the Canadian section of the British Empire Exhibition, which was opened by His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales in Buenos Alres last March. This af- forded a splendid opportunity of showing the beauties of silver fox furs to people who in normal times are regarded as the greatest buyers of luxuries of any nation in the world. We have already as a result of contracts made by Mr. Milligan, who so capabiy represented the As- sociation in Bucnos Aires, made two sruali shipments to South America and we anticipate next season to make some sizeable sales there.

FEDERAL RESEARCH WORK

ing the Royal Winter Fair. The entry list and attendance were both gratifying to those in charge and seem to confirm the view that Reg- ional Shous are serving a useful purpose and should be supported, when conditions are propitious.

It is to be regretted that more ranchers do not take the opportun- ity of exhibiting their foxes and thus having them compared with others as we feel justified in star.- ing that vrere they to do so, many of them would take steps to im- prove the quality of their breeding stock and thus, increase their moni- tary returns from their fox ranches.

The number of pelts consigned to the Marketing Department again showed a. healthy increase. being nearly 22,000 WlilCh was double that received the year before. As the means of disposing of SllVCX‘ fox furs followed by your Marketing Department in the past prohibited the disposal of any quality of furs in time for them to reach the Sou- thern European market in ade- quate time for the first of the sea.- son there. it was decided to consid- er ways and means oi’ overcoming this handicap. As a. result, partly of your Association's efforts, an [auc- tion sale was arranged in Montreal for the latter part of December which proved a success. We also ar- ranged for a silver fox sale in Paris about the middle of January, which was well patronized by buyers from the South of France. Switzerland and Italy. The results of these two early sales were so obviously suc- cessful that we are assured the London auction houses will make arrangements next year to give sli- ver fox a better place in the auc- tions. and hold more frequent sales of our product in future.

The value to the fox breeders of having more sales should be con- siderable os if auctions are held at shorter intervals. the actual manu- facturer and retailers of furs will be better able to buy their require- ments at the sales, whereas in the past, they have largely had to let the special dealers do the buying at the auctions and obtain their requirements from such dealers, thus adding an unnecessary hand- ling charge to the spread between what the fox rancher receives and the user pays.

Of the 21,920 furs received, we bid in 3,328. Of the buy backs, we resold at later sales, 2.768. We now have on hand 848 which represents less than 3 per cent. of our receipts. These we expect to move ofl grad- llally.

It Ls. clearly apparent that the buyers of silver fox furs are show- ing a. decided preference for furs where the black is of a clear blue black color and we would strongly advise every rancher to concentrate on seems that his foxes which are to be pelted are as clear in color us he can get them this Fall and we think many ranchers would be well advised to consider replacing breed- ers Whilst? DYOKHIY shows a brownish tinge. There ls no gain-saying the fact that the prices for silver fox pelts of better than average qual- ity have declined gradually during the year and while such a situation cannot be viewed with anything but concern, the fact should not-be

Secretary.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT Assets

Expenditures on behalf of

Accounts Receivable . . . . . . . . Petty Cash .................

Liabilities

Canadian Bank of Commerce

Operating Account

Association charges. to ship- -

As soon as it became apparent that some disease was causing sev- ere losses among foxes. r-presents- tives of your Board waited upon Dr. Grisdale, the Deputy Minister of the Dept. of Agriculture and. requested that research work be undertaken at once, with a view to escertaining the cause of the disease and devel- oping preventative messures. Dr. Grisdaie as is usual with him, took a sympathetic interest in our prob- lem and at once began to make ar- rangements dor the dispatch to Summerslde of‘ Dr. Wickware, whom he regarded as the most suitable man obtainable. Your Board plac- ed an automobile at Dr. Wickwares disposal and made an appropriation of $5,000.00 to research work so that he should have every facility neces- sary to the carrying of the work to a successful conclusion. They also supplied animals for research pur- poses to laboratories in other Pro- vinces which were studying ‘the problem. When it became apparent thaot a remedy could not be found at once, further representations were made to the Government with the result that an organization to study diseaseamong foxes is being established at the Animals Research Bureau at Hull, Que, to carry on research work along the lines re- commended by Major Dunkin, who is internationally famous for his re- search work on canine distemper.

We take pleasure in reporting that the Record Omcc have con- tinued to work in harmony with your Directors and that our rela- tions have been pleasant with the fur sale houses and Bankcrswith whom we deal.

We regret to have to report dur- ing the year, the death of the late Matthew Snow, who as a Director of your Association gave liberally of his time and whose wide experience and acumen were always at the dis- posal of your Board. Mr. W. K. Mc- Gougan, who after six years of con- tinuous service on the Board during which your Association grew and expanded found it necessary on ac- count of iii health tg,resign a little more than a year ago. His health gradually weakened and in January, after a life of accomplishment, pass- ed to his reward, mourned by his ugh; and we; __ __ _ overlooked that although sliver fox friends’ _ Tolls! and Insurance .. pelts have dropped in price, they Vaflm“ ‘tmendments mym" aim‘ ‘Gent’!!! Reslonal FOX have not suffered as severely as sutum" WW9 been l-‘llflted before Shows most other raw products, and mstflil" f" consideration and we hope Royal Asflcultural Winter there 1s an acme market M pms_ the members present here today will F31;- ent prices, which assures the clcnn- 31"’ ‘hem the" careful ililllsldtrfl- Inspection (Including $5,000.00 mg up o; 11st year-s production be_ I tion. Those sponsored by the Board {on the new crop L, available. very l are the result of careful study and few other producers o; “w p,.o_ we are advised by the Record Oilice ductg are 1n such a position, which that they are workable from their Elves 800d grounds for confidence stmdpmm- regarding the commg season and All of which is respectfully sub- the future. lnitted-

During the past calendar year, your President visited every Pro- vince of the Dominion and met re- presentative groups of ranchersidlscussiomas to whether it should be from each Province. The Breeders adopted or laid on the table for fur. We" "ll-lo Elven an opportunity o: ther discussion was adopted 0n mo- exlilulnlng their points of vlcw and tion of Mr. Copp, Port Elgin, and he was able to clear up numerous seconded by Mr. Gavin Harding, mlswncelltlons which had been, Charlottetown.

08118108 dissatisfaction. Mr. W. K. Rogers, of Charlotte-

F°T "m9 years the Associatiouiown, considered that the directors’ h“ been ‘Employing an adviser oifreport was very important, especi- freight matters with a view to ob- ally under the changed conditions of tllnlnl; reductions in freight charges the fur business during the last on fox feeds, ctc. 'I‘he benefits ob- year, and members should have an taincd have not been commensurate opportunity o! studying it either with the cost am‘. es under present at their leisure or at the meeting. andll-lmls 0° Controlling body is Others supported Mr. Rogers on his not paid

eiy to favor reducing the revenue amendment. pgm-wmgmn ma", of the Oenadian-Railwaysrituwas Mr. that thedirec- Inspection Reserve ......

Interest and Exchange .z..

Insurance, Freight, Pack-

Cleaning, etc. ... Commissions paid Salaries ......... General expense ... Balance‘ ...............

Revenue

Canadian National Live Stock Records- Registrations and transfers.

Memberships . . Sale ofHsrd Books .... Interest on Bank Deposits

Bond Exchange Account

Expenditures

Canadian National Live Stock Records Paid refunds on foxes not registered Reserve for credits due but not paid Honorarium to Record Oiflce Officials Salaries ................. Honorariuhi to the President, G. S. Sharp Rod dz Gun Subscriptions, etc. . Stamps Exhibit of silver lox furs at Can. Natl. Exh .. Advertising . .... ... Printing and Stationery . Telegraph and Telepnone Rent Herd Books Printing lol- ume 9 Expense Sundry Items .. Board Meetings ....... Delegations ............ Annual Meeting Application for reduction of Express and freight rates Legal advice .. Upkeep. Repairs and De- preciation

...-nun"...

...-.-..-...... ....

Share in ‘cost of providing additional land for Experi- mental Station

BALANCE ..........

REPORT DISCUSSED

This report, after considerable Cash

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...-....

Herd Books, Vol. l, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, '7, 8, 0. Fox Show Crates ,.,..,,, Oiflce Furniture .. Investments Accts. Receivable

Liabilities

Reserve for credits due but

193i business ............$ 646.96 541.08

4.21 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,710.15

8 3,902.40

over draft 700.93 Accounts Payable 2512,11 Balance Operating AlC 689.36

$3,902.40

Balance December 31, i929 s 1,340.55 pars 11,008.55 Commissions charged ..... 39,683.50 24.81

852,123.21

. . . . 5,313.84 080.36

$52,123.21

etc. ................ .3 201.7332 83,430.00 522.00 1,496.20 Interest on Investments 11,412.38 712.50

$248,280.40

.........-.....$ 41,227.28 5.15697

18,000.00

town, agreed with the last named member, as if we are to reduce the registration fees we must know what the inspection cost in detail. Mr. W. B. Callaghan, St. Louis. P.E.I., Mr. Rogers, oi’ Charlottetown. Mr. Robinson of Sumrnerside, also thought the matter an important one and made remarks upon the ill?" uatlon. Mr. Sharp replied that 1n- formation could be obtained on the subject at the fox breeders’ office. Mr. W. K. Rogers, of Charlotte- town, asked why the cost of inspec- tion was so much more than in the other provinces, to which Mr. Sharp replied that it was necessary to carry an interpreter, as only two of their inspectors could speak French. To the question whether natives of Quebec could not competently carry on this work, Mr. Sharp stat- ed that he had asked Mr. Richards. Minister of Natural Resources for the Province of Quebec, for infor- mation as to reliable men for this work, and he had said he did not know any men that he could re- commend.

Mr. C. D. McCaiium, who had

foxes who have had the disease, VISIT OF QREAT'VALUB

Mir. Duncan, of British Columbia. next addressed the meeting and brought regrets from Nlr. J. N. Bell, director for that province, that he was not able to be present. He said that the visit of N11‘. Sharpe, Mr. Snow and Mr. Callback to liiti." Columbia, was of great value and irupsiration to the members of the Association. The high standard of registration by the Association W88 approved of by members in British Colmubla. Ml‘. J. H. Prichard, o: Summerside, next brought in a res- olution as follows: On group insur-

stated was proposed on the sugges- tion of Dr. Wickware in view of the terrible losses sustained by fox men generally throughout Canada. Mr. B. W. Robinson seconded the motion and also extended a vote of thanks to Dr. Wickware for his valuable a5- sistance in dealing with ths dis- ease.

Resolution of group insurance.

charge of the inspection depart- ment, gave some useful information _ on the matter of inspection and stated that the inspectors sent in weekly reports of their work and ex- penses.

Mr. Fremont, a member for Que- bec, stated tliat he felt that we should aocept the directors’ state- ment and if not satisfied to appoint new ones and not take up time at the meeting discussing what was past. 'I'i'iis was greeted with ap- plause.

Some discussion took place on the purchase of land at the Experimen- 'tal Fox Farm and question put by ‘Mr. Peter Clark. It was given out

the Dominion Government and the balance of $250 by‘ the association making a total of $4,500.

On the adoption of the financial report, Premier Lea addressed the gathering and extended a hearty welcome to the visiting delegates.

500.00 4 43830’ The association had done much for

7.62180 215.00

3,214.76 1,533 3.’:

3,077 C7

832.67 1.99388 2,033.37 2,788.58

sszsa 640.35 ams assess 4,253.51 estimated u. complete) 100,125.38 340.00 soasasa

$249,280.40

Assets Credit balances in Banks; 22,558.33

can 5,021.00 zeseasr I

10,000.00 1,534.88 4,407.02

...,...... 227,887.80

3,481.28

$302,082.02

Capital Account ....s 265,838.14

18,000.00

‘the Island in maintaining one of

75000 time basic industries of the Provinc:

"the meeting adjourned until 1.‘. p. m,

AFTERNOON SESSION

tcrnoon meeting on the motion of Mr. G, W. Myers, seconded by Dr. A. A. Lockhart. the financial state- ment of the marketing department was read and adopted. Election of officers was next proceeded with. Mr. Thomas l-litchman, Ottawa, Mi". Stephen Taylor snemogue N. B. and Mr. Gavin Harding of Charlottetown were gpp0lillied as scrutineers. ‘The retiring directors were all re-elect- ed. Mr. Sven Klintberk of liihnitoba on nomination of the Provincial As- sociation was elected in place of Mr Doyle who retired. Mr, C. C. Hol- man of Moosejaw Sack. was also nominated by the Provincial As- sociation. The retiring directors wets-

lthat $2,000 was paid by the Pro-' vincial Government and $2,250 by 1115mm‘? "WW-SUI i0 0°"? 571m

Resolved that in view of the severe losses to fox ranchers through the ravages of the disease now prtl/Bl- ent in different parts of Canada, and until such time as an efficient metll. ed of control ls discovered the in-

rrests of the fox industry would be best served by a, system of group nsurance. Be it thcrefore resolv- ed that permission be requested To examine the records of the Assoc- iation now on fyle at the office of the Canadian National Live stock records to ascrrtaln the average ymrly loss to fox ranchers from diseases in general by an examin- ation of such records covering a I period of at least five years, with a ‘view to determining the amonut of

losses to serve as a. basis for deter- mining the premium rate required for providing such protection. Be it further resolved. Firstly. That the members of this Association authorize its board of directors to employ for said examination of r90-

f t": Association only to be elig- '.» f'.r such group insurance.

AMENDMENTS

The pro-posed amendments were

ances for foxes, which Mr, Prichard

Ivcnilt lflllon

. The evening session of the annual ‘mgetlng of the Canadian National Silver Fox Breeders’ Association was taken up with the amendments to the constitution proposed by the board of directors and also amend- ments submitted by Messra. Sim Coll. o. n. s. cousens. a; n. Patte, .W- H. C. Ruthven, O. W. ‘lhomilion, 1.. B. Pollock andRusseii Hood. These amendments were disclliled clause by clause and considerable argument arose in the P1451"! l‘! them. Article six, section one deal- ing with the number of direotol’! that should be elected from each province brought out a 800d deal of discussion. Major Cousens. Illa my; was a big question. He felt that representation should be dis- tributed all over Canada. Interest in tho association will be lost un- less the representation is sores-l over the Dominion. Thomas R0881’! of Charlottetown contended that the Island and Maritime: are not entitled to nine members. ‘first the Island does not new dominate the fox industfy- Mr. Rogers quoted from the directors report figures that proved this. Mr. C. C. Holman. ‘director from Saskatchewan. stated that the most serious trouble in the organization was. the friction on P. E. I., in regard to the nomina- tion of directors. If the members from Charlottetown had sot their nomination as they asked at the afternoon meeting, some of their remarks would not be aired tonight.