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d5 the close of last Y6" 1111i ‘WT... friend ~whom I have mentioned~wont north to at- iunerai. and found himself ‘Pugh Church where I had ° mgnbfl‘ of the choir for 11 ‘em-g They had lust held "my lxnlennlal anniversary ser- w" my had issued a neat little m" 816;, setting forth the history fill; chuych 311108 its opening in '1, y friend bgusl-tt Pbi-‘ggll ‘>1 ' an sen . . ‘ 111"’ Wk,’ l, p picture of the from an arehitecturéil ere are man"; nan - 1"’ m in P.E.I.

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church! ' to! churches mg gnrlrreéither tower no; s 11c; l; c arch or r5‘. ° l’ mm over the wee- " ouses the single bell- “ils are pierced with lancet d ws ard there are two shallow ‘m @555’; on each side of the nave: tummy, ls the utmost extent of its or ornament. It looks in the a exufly gs it looked when vlllnlljgd” service there, and u 1' m, guppogQ, as it. looked in ‘M1 Indeed it must have been ' , c when I appear- wmputqllelavilcyienlwthough as a Child “Hnpwd o; u though it had al- 1'9,“ be... there! airldhood 1s not w,“ o) retrospective thinking. Th, perish was rather extensive, out at that tim_e not thickly pop- ied So the essleslactlml author- “h nbresented the living" (as the Wise went) to elderly ciergymen m... of pension. Tue pamphlet m, photos cf all the ‘icars o had been indu“ ‘ during the hundred yeairs. and I recognized the two who occupied the pulpit 1n “me. Both were excepilonnllv my christian men, and though i. elderly were always anxious w help their voung parishioners. it is notivesble that towards the Qpd oi last century the new visors “[9 younger men. The Pazish had pecome mum more 110111110115 flpugh, being almost entirely a. mining district. it was not as p108- pems ls it was during the earlier my. But the Established Church and come more into touch with the to and two Nflssion Halls had n Qmicd at point... distant. from qwpsrlsh Church. A Parish Hall mbuilt in the village nearest. ilie church, and has found grcat favor || g place for uieetinBB. 5611/1064. ac forth. “his bulk o! the ‘Centenary 8°11- mlr" is taken up with more than “We or pages embodying mottoes universes signed by the parishion-

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n. ae- “(live your to more rest dun your eyes an earfl-lifrs. B.

“"1110 also is blelt who does h-il bell. And leaves the rest and doesn't worry." Mrs. G.-

"rhi; world is full oi willing pie. some willing to work, others let them." Miss Meg-

And no on. Altogether the ladies made an ideal contribution, with the exception oi the last. which has a touch of the cynical: but the lion's effusions were on a much l ier planes. as- xct four women round four cups oi tea. They will talk of more mndal than ever they could see, But get four men round four pints oi beer, they will talk of more work than they can do in a year.

NOTES 0N ISLAND PLANTS

Another plant which I need take so pains to describe is the "Daisw (Chrysanlhemum- Leucanthemuml. its many names show its widc dis- tribution. Properly, it is the Ox- we Dalsv. a title possibly orig-nat-

ln France. where it is called boll de bceuf." Poetlcally it is the Marguerite", but is has commoner 11111191. as Moon Daisy, Moon Penny. White Daisy, Whiteweed, Ind Maudlinwort. Several superior varieties and hybrids o1 this plan‘. luvs long graced European gar- dens‘ We had the Ox-eye Daisy in 1110 North oi lmgland but it never became a pest as it has done here.

Wu however. is not the typical iillnt which has the leaves ovate "lllatulate. and not divided in any Ill: if our plant 1s examined the lava will be found to be more or in binnatifid and coarsely tooth- '1' T1118 1118mm it as the variety C. Loinnatifldum. a colored draw- llll 0f which will bp found in mgllmwili-‘ds or Canada" (i909).

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Johnson in his “Useful Plants of Great Britain" (1863) states that. the leaves may be eaten as salad. sud-perhaps they were. or. that dais, and in renters parts of To

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country.

The Ox-e beak in th Province about ac Y6“: I-BO- A local paper remarked ‘QBexI-fiye dgtsles and othell; weeds

c r large areas many districts of the country-particular- ly these near Charlottetown." Every where could be seen field; of dais- ies that rivalled the winter snows in whiteness. Th farmers cut those fields for hay (though always too late) and consoled themselves with the thought that the “daisy” was “good feed". The habit of the plant made the crop a scanty one, an the late cutting allowed the seed to mature and re-seed the soil.

One of the first projects started at the Experimental Station at Charlotefown, was the extlrpating of daisies and other weeds from a three-acre plot of badly infested mound. The experiment was begun in 1912, and a. three-year rotation was carried on till 1920. when it was discontinued as the land was wanted for other pin-poses Dr. J. A. dialrk reported that “ot me end ofthefirstthnee yearetherewas a marked decrease in the daisy. At six_ years only a. springlirlg oi bloom was to be seen over the field. and at nine years all the plants could be easily hand picked". The use of clover to smother the weeds and early cutting to prevent the daisy ripening its seeds, contribut- ed to the success oi the experi- ment.

some years ago Professor Grch of Ottawa found another member cf the genus. Clrrmnthemum Partlrcnium, glowing 1n the Is- land. It is not common as a. wild plant, but a. goldezi-leaved variety, C. P, aureum, is well known from its use as an edging or border for flower-beds. The popular name of this plant is the Nverfew, which is very evidently an allusion to "febrifuge." In rustic medicine it was used as a tonic, cerminative, emmenagegue. stimulant, and vermifugie. With such a noble list cf virtues. little wonder that Ilvvenfew was ‘ ye to be found in cottage gardens! Syatenit“ have not treated (he plant s0 W611i it has been called a Parihenium, a

Pyrethrurn. or e. Matrloaria, by various botanists. _, ABAIOETDA

Among lhe country folk in the north of England, a. favorite rem- edy~ for a spasmodic couch was a dose of a gum-resin called asnfoc- tids. It was queer-tasting stuff, but, very effective: the patient was induced to chew canal! pellet about the size cf a field pea. and relief was almost instantaneous. That in‘ rested me, and I set about learning the history of the drug-

Tho plant from which it is de- rived is the llierula (or Nan-their. for it. is knovm by both names) as alfoetlda, which is found chiefly in Persia. The Hernia is an imi- bellifercus plant and throws up a tail stem about a feet high, top- ped with a fiat heed or wlaitim flowers. The leaves are basal, about two feet long. and bipinnat- ed: in fact, it resembles a 8131117 ceraway plant. Like most um- bellifers. it has a stmut lllflll when crushed.

when the Nrula is four Year! 01d, mo gum is collected. The stem (which is then six or eight inches round) is twisted off, to- gether with the leaves. arid 111101111 over the root 1.0 D1010“ 1t "9111 mo gun. Upon the lelwes fa placed a. stone to prevent them b10151!“ away. after which nolhing more is done for forty days. Then the cov- ering is removed, the earth scralfid away from the root. and the root- top sliced off transversely. It ll med-ed ggain for two days and then the exuded gum is ecralfifi <11! 111111 put to dry in the sunlight. A fresh slice is taken oif and the P1066” 15 repealed as many as e'ght 1411168 on the one root: the intervals be-

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ins lengthened as the root show; s-gns oi exhaustion. All this work is performed by the peasant-s Wm u‘: a‘, 111° uelsnoorhcod of the m ‘m "I W114" the plants grow. The Juice is milky vvhan it first 31:11:16. but the influence of the Eht and the air 55cm hay-den ll’ and °1l1l118e its color to pining; 01' yellow: and after a time to a. brownish hue: in the latter cue s: l- 1611171’ ll reduced, am ll; ‘"3 11111-611 l5 very volatile, loses much of its strength. 1t 5g stunned 111 1812c irregular masses compog. ed °1 "flW-l 11111195. ‘tears’ and Brains: and so powemu l, m, smell c! the new resin that ivpeem 111191 are tom oilf w carry it. s‘. imam“ 1-1 11111611? ellllllied from the rs an Gulf, and large quantities B0 to India where it is relished 5c a condiment. It was used thus by the ancient Ronlalns, lrld m, modemFrenm arosaidfouseit 1h wfklns also. but in Britain n», ls 011v male-yea as medicine. 11s offensive ailiacecus cdcr is a great bur to its use. Nevertheless asafoetila. has a. high value 1:1 lpaanodio and convulsive malaidlog It is s stimulant and mogul 1n stomach troubles, flatulence, and coke. Penick credits it with ex- Declorant. laxative, and arithel. mlntic properties.

HOMO SAPIEN!

It was Karl von Lirme. otherwise Oarolus Linnaeus, who Orlgnated the blnominai system cf naming natural objects, in piece o; m, cumlbrcus names pflvlougly 1n ule_ H6 Ipeclaliacd in plants, mammals, and fishes. and though two hun. died years have elapsed since 111611. so brilliant was hls genius that most of the name; he ggvg still survive. Briefly, he gave the Flam‘- 6141. 1W0 names-in Latin -—1ih6 first indicating the germ‘. m, second indicating the species

Mim- a: a germs. he designated "Home." as had lhe Romans oen.- turles before, and for the specific name he used the word " l ," "Hm" mliens" may be translated ‘M1171. the wise oncl"

Event-s since the beginning er this century would suggest ma; ‘Illnnaeus was too optimistic: that ‘semisa-plens." or even "stuitns," would be a. more appropriate desig. nation. leaving the first Great W" W1 v1 the question. Homo 3111119115 11" dumped oranges into the sea. burned the coffee crops, slellshtered and buried immense droves of swine and made many other sacrifices in the interests oi national economy." s‘ “r my; 111111111116 01 People were dying of famine in China and all over the W011i! millions more were suffering 110m malnutrition. Man had Just about banished dearth. but still needed a lesson in unselfishness. 1 ‘Illmlug to what are called the ‘humanities! the evidence is sui. ficient to make us weep, like Hem- 01111.15, for the folly of mankind, Monstrcus sculpture. like that. o! Epstein: the insane artistry of the 51516811815; and the queer twisted 0191166111111011 of latter-day music. all find hosts of admirers whose imagination has run amck.

As for spiritual things, they have been lcst sight oi, for the most part. As the late Sir Oliver lodge slid. "Men no longer worries about his sins." One of the things which dilflll! 1-116 willie of a somewhat ‘long life, has forced itself upon the Writers notice, is the prbgrgg- sl-ve desecration of the Sabbath. Sunday games, concerts, lectures, joy-rides, neglect of rflumh. going, and of the Scriptures, have robbed the Sabbath of 1's sanctity.

In short, man. the Wise one,

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the wind. and nclw be is reaping the whirlwind.

Weekly Livestock Report

Ottawa, February 19. SUMMARY

Sharply curtailed receipts cf cat- tle at stock yards, due in large measure to bad weather conditions and a. slowing up in the movement to market by truck, forced prices to substantially higher levels. Prices were anywhere from 25c to 75c higher on most classes but buyers were protesting that the market was top heavy. It is predicted h! many that immediately country loadings become heavier there will he a downward reaction in the price structure. Calves were a 1W0- way affair with Toronto closing 50c lower and western markets steadylfl firm. ‘Ihere were some 5118111 V111‘- iations in hog prices but none of mom very pronounced or serious. The lamb offering was so Small 115 to no more than establish a market but Toronto was up 106 ""11 “"1" centres were 86116111111’ 51nd?’ ‘m the very liglzt volume ID1856111611-

E.“c{n c!“h nlarllhltille DY RCO W8. 1h: go‘: caialhoaoirro. nlthvusll the market was slow 1h 1111111111 11;‘; flex-wk“ cnwg wgve 27f! 111".‘ 1' 11 cthcr k111i"! r11” ' ‘"1"’ ‘l’ ‘I25 (ranged. Wcizhfi’ 55°C" m“ a‘ go gmgs and butcher classes $11

THE CHARLOTTETQWN~GUARDIAN

TIMELY NOTES ON TOPICS . CONNECTED WITH

A §ilver Fox Farming

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At this season o! the year most cf our anxleties are directed to- wards saving the litters which will arrive between now and the mid- dle of May. Most of us lose uite a. few oi them-in fact somet mes a large proportion-co anything that can help in preventing losses will surely be welcomed. Fbr that reason we are particularly pleased to be able to present the authori- tative article below.

CAUSES OF DEATH AMONG YOUNG FOX PUPS

Dr. C. K. Gunn, Dominion Experi- geutal Fox Ranch, Bummerside, P.

Probably the greatest loss to fox ranchers throughout the year's op- erations is caused by the deaills which occur at whelping time and among new born fox pups.

The mortality might be subdivid- ed under losses occurring as a result of abortions, deaths at whelping time and those taking place short- ly after birth.-

Abortions in animals may occur as a result of a number oi factors, the chief among which are: mech- anical lnjutry to the vixen in (lie later stages of pregnancy; unbalan- ced deficlent diets. the ingestion of toxic substances oi chemical or bac- terial origin; genetlc lethal condi- tions which possibly occur in some new mutant types of foxes. and oc- casionally from tubal and infect- ious abortions.

To avoid abortion in vixens the fox rancher should take special precautions to see that no spoiled or contaminated feeds are used dur- ing the gestation period. Chunk or freshly ground meats are preferable to those that have been thawed and frozen more than once in their preparation. The source of horse- meat should be carefully watched to avoid feeding meat that contains copper sulphate. arsenic or other poisonous stimulants which are sometimes used to condition old horses. often just shortly before 1116i’ die or are killed for fox feed. Mouldy cereal feed, which may re- sult from the feed being stored in a damp la , and biscuit manu- factured rom "ropy" flour or fun- gus infected meals, are other pos- slble sources oi danger at this sea- son.

Many pup folces an killed or die at ille time of birth. Vixens which have been overfed during the breed- ing and gestation periods may get over fat and lazy as they become heavy during the terminal portion of the gestation period. ThLs leads to a vicious cycle in which they do not exercise and “ constipat- ed during late pregnancy and at whelping time. The lack of muscle tone and constipation tend to make birth of the pulls difficult so that the vixen often pulls upon lllem

to $950 with a few light steers up to $10. Good butcher cows brought $7.25 to $7.75. One of the lightest runs in several months was had at MONTREAL and a couple of loads of good steers made the high for the Dominion at $10.60, while butcher cows ranged from $5.115 to $7.75 and an odd $8. There was no change in the MARITIME situation where there ls a ready market for good and medium grades of cattle. The best of the steers were quoted at $9.25 to $10.

Western Cattle Markets

Sharp price gains on all killing classes featured the trade at WIN- NTPEG. Most classes of cattle worked unevenly 50c to 75c higher. These sharp upturns, however, were considered artificai and some reac- tion is expected if deliveries become heavier. The bettr grades of steers went. to killers at $9.50 to $10. fleshy feeder material met compe- tition from killers and only a small number of light stockers were left for replacement purposes. with some fairly good stockers clearing at $7.50 to $7.75. CALGARY was active with most classes 25c to 50c up and the best of the steers at $9 to $9.50. with an odd $9.75 to $10. EDMONTON. likewise, had a lively trade and the bulk of the steers sold at $9 to $9.50 and $10. Other centres were strong on very short supplies due to bad weather conditions and MOOSE JAW recorded a top of $8.75 on steers, while the high at SASKA- TOON and VANCOUVER was $9 and REGINA $9.25. ‘Ilre Vancouver top was only for medium quality steers.

United States Market

Exports to the United States took a sharp drop and only one sale was reported at Buffalo of eleven steers at $10 per cwt. Recent quotations at St. Paul on good bulls were $10 to $10.25. Exporting of beef cattle has shown such a quick and sharp decline as to maloo export demand on Canadian stock yards almost negligible. However, out of the first quarterly quota of 51,720 head el- igible to enter the United States at the reduced rate cf duty there is still approximately 1.000 head left. shipments from January 1st February 19th, inclusive, included (with corresponding figures for 1941 in brackets) beef cattle 44.647 (16,712): dairy 2.262 (1,631); calves 8,942 (8.423). Exports during the past week were only 541 beef cattle, 823 dairy and 800 calves.

Variable Calf Market The calf market east and west followed opposite trends. Toronto closed 50c lower win choice veals $14 to $14.50 and an occasional top oi $15. The highest price paid at Montreal was $14. Western mark- ets, however. were generally firm and Winnipeg paid a high of $13. Calgary and Edmonton s11, Saska-

toon $12.75 and Regina $12.

Boa Prices Ixhlblt Further Strength

The price of hogs moved up a little further at nearly all market centres during the mist week. To- ronto closed 10c to 15c higher with lhe basic grade at $15.15 to 115.95 dressed, v.l"ile Montreal paid $15.25 at the close, aflm- an earlier range of $15.25 to $15.40. Winnipeg was also firmer at $14 to $14.35 find Calgary advanced 25c to finish at $14 to $14.10. Edmonton advanced v1.90 and closed at $14 to $14.40. Morse Jaw Halli 513.75. Realm s14. i-"vrkrfls-n 1W '11 1'- ""’r‘5 9"" Van- f"ll‘.'!"‘ R14 50 to #1173, "tiff".- at Monctnn the nriee was $15.15 for grade 8-1 dressed.

to fecting young foxes we find the as-

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atinct and foxes f deficient or

poorly balanced rations, the taste ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ""“'*“'"*'"*'" of blood in this o tion may serve

to initiate the v en into the ha- (Cally for Week Encgn; February

bit of killin her pups. Once start- 28th. 1D ed, this ha it ‘ma persist, and it THE TALE OF THE TAIL may be difficult raise further -——-

Among the many differences be- tw? tmran send the lower animals s a e oes no possess

Difficult 1111611111318 1:115’ 11180 11¢; curious appendage called a tail. 151;: cur l? virgins w chm ave a smal haps we do not need it, as Nature or do 01m gtclvls. e mfiécyi- has given Us two of the best oi.’ all "we"... duo's... r use" av ~11“ l I b. 6 h-d “:11!- eieewillero in animal world call-

fllzhelgn nlflllllllllt l M!!!“ o! ‘a! lees creatures are few indeed. And £111‘; 5 hymlawgémdtgvetinmanyoasesthetailsoiani- 111B 111816 m 8 d I b mals seem to be largely a. sort of 1161655 111911611 t.) 9 96:10:11,111 6 66 finishing touch. Monkeys, cattle, fish b?’ avo ded g 5111111 S’ I 11h?‘- norses, it is true, make good use of