1944-1945 By EVELYN MACLEOD Another year ha; passed across the Stage of Tima.... .. And made its weary exit while the cannons roe-r; A year that was beget in misery, strife and crime, And wing leaves a Jaded world eng ed in Ivar.‘ A world whose herl was blood and sweat and tears Throughout each war-torn day of nineteen forty-four; Whose only consolation was cease from fears When with Invasion Day swift victory was made secure.

o . - lleantlme. until tihe Peace, these facts we must abide: Let not the Lamp of Courage, Faith or Hope grow dim; Did high the Torch o! Freedom won by those who died: Birpply the tools much needed Pbr this Job ‘so grim.

Expectant on the threshold of a newer year, In unison we pray unto the Prince of Peace: f. ring iie Vio'try lei and heed our humble pro/yer ‘Iii-at nineteen forty-five witness warfares cease

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classroom, office or factory is where you are assigned to duty

Maybe youd mther be out where Reveille gets you up and Taps put you to bed, but the truth is-Jzi 319° Nb asbigufliatofanvrnanurwo- man in uniform-is already in your" hands.

This job is tough. too. because it rakes more than good intentions to put it over. It takes moral ctamina, reeourcefulnes. and a lot of good sound common

sense THE JOB?

Keeping plc-isiircs pure; keep- ing thinking clear; assuring wholesome recreation for youth of I-ll races: helping free your 00m- liunity of poverty. crime and disease.

A large order! But possible You know t-hd aii-called social drinking should be stopped if we are to bear the strain of war-end to take up the tasks of peace with poise and strength. Your help is needed now to combat danger. So I would ask the young people to ass/relate yourselves with the Youth‘; Temperance Council.

—E M Howard

EDITORIAL COMQQWTS The twenty-third verse oi the lXth chapter iii‘ Romans gives us ‘iié-s words, “For the iriigcs oi sin is death ‘ ' Wc had peiliaps thoughtof that verse as an illusion to Spiritual death but the recent finding in a snowbank of tine alleged head of a Montreal-Tor- onto Liquor syndicate shows that it might also mean death in the sense of the word wltih which we are most familiar. Living up- rightly would no doubt have pro- longed his life and. he might have died honoured and widely

mourned A recent Editorial. speaking of the efforts of the police in round- ing up his associates says, “This murdered man was a bootlegger. When he was killed the pa ice let out t0 gather up others. known to be connected with bootlegging." ‘Phat is the police kenw these men were criminals, wcrt- unlov-ely thugs breaking down wur control for dirty profit. purveying the stuff of blindness and sudden deatli. Why weren't they in jail? The Press carried many items of interest re the matter of drinks in recent weeks. There is tlic one headed "Bogus Detective Operat- ing Uptown " People were 118108 stopped by such, and later robbed. Police said that "most of the vic- tims Were under the influence of liquor." Again we note a couple getting robbed of ilhelr cash be- caus/e two women who had called on them gave them something to drink. When they woke up their guests were gone and so was their money and the wife had luea. had her month's pay. ‘Ilhey had been given what they thought. a treat. a free drink. Sixty dollar; is rather a high price to pay for two drinks. not taking into consider- ation the weary hours of work the wife had put in in earn that money. One of our leading Weeklies had a letter of criticism of liquor evils which in part reads thus. "People manage to get enough gas to go to r parlors and dances, but a Bundal School teadier cannot get a. car or gas ration for her work. They say it is not essential work. ‘Ilhis critic goes on to say. "Be- fore the Sunday School came in- to our district all the children how about the word of "God" was by ita use in cursing." To end these comments we must have a few bright spots. One is The Tbvwn or Village of IAuaon near Quebec City. voting against the sale of liquor its preclnis. and another the frustration of a plan of the Verdun Voters‘ ngiie to relieve Verdun from the provisions of the Scott Act and agalize the mic of hard liquor in Quebec Liquor Stores. and beer in taverns within the city limits. When the motion was put forward by one Alderman on the evening at January B. according to tlhe Press. it found no seconder in that city council. Which proves that some city councillors still have a bit of interest in the wel- flare of their community. We note that in the Parliament of England. Lady Astor has done what she could in trying to get fleas beer" served to the soldiers Jwho need steady nerve, and clear tflkains at this anxious time. We ‘ are parry to note too. by tlhe Press t Lady Astor in compliance t); a previous prom to her. rid that sbe woul tea this year. is leaving off her in that direction. We need women as Lady Astor. I g dry" in parliament

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Iona at you think of a 1-K insurance man. as a high-prea- sure salesman who hasn't any thing to do but waste your time. But liere are others of you who knew the real value of an iri- qunnea nun. Someone once mid flint the Ia inlurarieo man is the uninuig hero of a better way of life. All he strives to do is to offer you security, if there is any such thing in a world gonejaywire. Life insurance in

e average man's estate. It ls peace of mind -- and sounder sleep. your family's support and comfort in your final absence. It is your own tangible link with the future . . . your nearest approach to immortality.“ To anyone with a family, it i: n: much a necealvy ac bread, or ehoesPor lielter. And. because our individual insurance needs vary about an widely as our flnger-prfnlfi, file Sun Life in-

mui with l mind for figures. He must be a financial analyst and counsellor, father eesor and expert on trusts, es, will: and human nature. But his

mid sound advice n lie lu jecL If he can catch fliam in a receptive mood. gently win their confidence and make them face their responsibilities like men, then he is a happy man bedause he has done a good job of mak- ing life happier for those who follow after. That is MY job. Won't you let, me help you, to- morrow?

H. C. BOHAKER Unit

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148 Richmond Street harinttctown. ELI.

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Echoes of the Auction Company’! silver foil hall held in Montreal last week have been heard from various 0W9"!- The impression is that prices were. somewhat lower than the Iebru- consider-ab lower

per- . the February sale over $29.00 and the _March $38.59. Pos- slbly the qualities were a bit bet- ter in January and that may have made some difference but the out- look for silver f0! ll not btr ht o!‘ even for mutations ls the ecline in recent sales from the high peak of January. i944. must be 40 to 45 per cent.

Women's Wear Dally of New York which usually lsauoe detail- ed reports on the sale have the fol- lowing to say. .. .. .. “Demand for mutation fox at Canadian Fur Auction Company's sale today was almost on a par with February sale but at lower prices. A catalogue of 9U skins was officially report- ed ‘l! per cent sold at an average of $132.94 which eon-pared with‘ 79 per cent and an average of $73.04 for the corresponding of- fering last month. New York and Latin American dealers selected outstanding platina and platinum silver but paid less ‘torrtion to pearl platinum. Top price in , collection was $140,430 paid for platinum silver while extra. light platlna brought a top pnlce of For pearl platinum the top price wal $84.00

The was u follows: Plati- num: Grade “A" $78 to $130, "B" $46 to $110, "C" to $00: plat- inum silver: "A" s03 to a140, "B" $44 to $84. "0" $42 in S84. inferior. $34 to $541 [Pearl platinum: “A" $44 to $84. "B" $50 to $82. "C" $42 to $68. inferior. $0.

Whitemank cf which there were 1.498 grouped separ- ately were in moderate demand and were reported '16 per cent sold at an average of $40.08, showing a falling off in both sales and price level compared with the cor- responding Februa/ry offering wh4ch was 85 per cent sold and averaged $45.07. Top price was 804.

Prices ranged as follows: I-‘ulls: Grade “A" s40 to $64. "s" saa to $56. "C“ $38 to $62. Silvery: “A"

the Grcnfell Mission of Labrador.

Wirrm clothing for mcii, women and cliilciren, is urgently needed. Any garment not wearable will be made into lugs by the women. At the "Children's Home. the children are taught to make their own clothes from the old clothing we 5G1’)

Discnred silk and rayon filOLli- iiigs "llld rayon underwear are needed for rut; making?

The following items may be in- cluded: Old clean linen for band- ages. scissors. thimblcs. thread oi‘ all kinds. buttons. pencils, dye powders and old ncckiies!

Bedding is most acceptable.

Tlha industrial department pro- druced $00,000 worth of products in the last year. and over 200 fam- ilies received work from the 5t. Anthony branch alone. Perhaps some of our barrels contributed of this material!

Let. us start now planning and working for even more barrels this year

Yours in the Wiork. (MN. M11) ROSE WOODMAN, Supt. Sailors. Fisheries, Ligiht- keepers

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for months to oomc. Still as James says there could be ii cold snap yet. H»; has night and date for it- going by an unexpected increase in his barn-family. Indeed a daugh- ter of the very one doing the pre- senting that night. is s much-rea- pectcd and good doing member of our present herd. That very night the temperature was well below, continuing for some days making it imperative for James. tp keep an oil-stove m: in a stable to preserve ii measure of health in that family. As it was he lost two. he remembers. That was some years ago, towards the last of March. Perhaps the present month. after all its loveliness will go out like a lion.

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lad in navv blue home for a brief leave. Good folk have returned to take up residence within our bor- ders again-only temporarily we regret€. A new and charming clerk in the corner grocery, and the Mr and Mrs. from there gone on n. holiday to return rested and in- spired to take up work again in the interests of a large and approv- iative coriimunity. ‘rhere was Judy's house-cleaning this week which really had to do with round- ing up and ooralllng the carton of duck-feathers I'd been saving for a cushion and which James in aii intensive search for this or that iii the store-room had managed to upset. There was as I said, Jii1lli1‘S' iidxscnm in the reQcnt afternoons helping our good neighbor li/fi". B. This week too brought a lifting of the stiadow. so that those who know. now speak of the ending oi the European war with confidence. It brought also sad anniversaries to those who lost brave and loving sons and brothers because sucli a. thing as war had to be. It brought too. this St. Patrick's Day, iiecall- ing others through the years. To- day we stand near the gate way oi spring. ‘Ilicre were the sad lilt- ing tunes of the Eimcrnld Isle for Judy and me to work to as we did the Saturday cleaning and mixed our Sunda baking. and even though the night is dark about me as l returned from visiting at Jeanie's. for thc small new moon

long since with drawn from sight, the nights w come will be

t. and brighter until finally the night shall be almost as the day. clear and beautiful! Mean- while. although this is a time of tenseness. a time when cares press

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perhaps too heavily on many. so much that days are filled with wondering about. much that is not clear for "I ‘know not" . . . so many things but I do know “I can-’ not drift beyond His love and care."

Until Monday - Diary-Good- night.

$39 to $60. "B" $31 to 854, "C" $32 to $40. Three-quarters: "B" $4 to $38. "6" $26 to $30.

A marked decline was shown in both price and percentage sold when the first offering of 2,088 regular f-ull silvers was marketed this afternoon. Qualty of the collection also fell be w February with an absence of outstanding

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Several fancy skins of unusual and mutations were in-

cluded the catalog of 1M6 crcu fox and brought high prices. Some were bought for New York. Light silvery rlngneck sold at $04. plat- inum white marked 54 to U68.

rod $34. silvery red $18 to $82. and rusty $18 to $96- Moderate atten- tion was paid to the offering.

George A. Callbeck. Manager of the Fur Marketing Department of the Canadian National silver llfox Breeders‘ Association attended the above sale and has issued the following informative statement concerning it. .. .. ..

9181M the t few weeks the general tone o the raw fur mar- ket has remained steady. both in Canada and the U. S.,A. Recent Auction Sales in these countries have received support from botli dealers and manufacturers. Whiic some variation has been experi- enced ln the percentage clearances of the offerlnaa. llflcel have general remained firm at levels established in the early season.

Beginning on March 12th. ilie Canadian Fur Auction Sales 0a., l-NL. Montreal. held a ileneral sa concluding on the 10th. Atten. ance at this sale was fair. ivilli buyers purchasing for U. s. A. Mexican. Argentine and oilic" South American as well as time Canadian trade. Buyers for Arg- entine accounts were fairly as .ve at this sale. as tliey‘a.re now able to secure emort permits from the Canadian Government. providing they have the necessary import permits from the Argemim Qny. crnment.

Sundry first two days of the sale. were in good demand. with ‘I! per cent of the offering being sold at satis-

ver Fox collection began on Wed- nesday morning, Friday. Results compared favor- ably with those of the January and February sales held by this Company. 06 per cent of the total offering of 20,986 skins was d

pelts reflected in tor prices for $39;

a comparison against the Company's

ers‘ Association and P. E. Island Fox Breeders’ dz Exhibitors’ As- sociation. a collection of 371 Stan- dard Silver show skins. contain- ing fuli silver, silvery and three- quarter types. This collection was 91 per cent sold at an average price of $56.86, one lot of five skins selling at an average of $82.00.

Our second “Special Collection" of newer types will be offered to the trade in April. This collection will receive extensive advertising. as did our previous collections.

From reports we hear the pres- ent season seems a favorable one for a good average production of fox pups. Apparently the litters are coming through in good shape with ranchers experiencing very few losses. The earliest litters re- ported‘ were from New Brunswick where A. Russell Colpitts, M. P. of Salisbury had a female fox give birth to four plups on February 15th and anot er female had seven pups on February 18th and all were doing well, at last ab- counts. Previous to this the earl- iest litter ever reported in the Col- pltts‘ ranch was February 25th.

We have made inquiries locally and we have not found anyone here who has ever reported a lit- ter born as early as February 10th and it appears that Mr. Colpitts’ ranch has a-pparently set up some- thing of a record. In writing us Mr. Colpitts reported that the," had riii extra heavy snowfall in New Brunswick this winter and it. caus- ed a lot of extra. work in and and around the ranch yet. he found it was not at all detrimental to the foxes as it made them exer- cise more and therefore the fe- males were in better shape to have their young. We are obliged to Mr. Colpltts for the above interacting information.

When winter came on we were congratulating ourselves that we were through with distemper in this province but. apparently we are not as dogs have been report.- ed with it in the vicinity of Wheat- ley River. Cornwall. Southport and other points. Mr. Raoul Rey- mcnd has issued a waming that dogs found around his premises will be shot as he cannot afford to lake chances of the lsease hitting the ranch and he is quite right.‘ We know of a rancher not. many miles from Charlottetown who iiad a very narrow escape. His dog contracted distemper from s neighbor's dog and despite the care and treatment by a veterinary died within a short time.

Not knowing it was affected with the disease until the veter- inory was consulted and he found nut it was in the locality, he had not taken any extra precaution! other than he always washedhia hands with good strong soap prior to getting the feed ready and ut on his overshoes. This and he fact that it was winter and he could not. carry any soil into the ranch with gums on

The following summarizes tlic selling of the Silver Fox section, with

No. Skins % . 210-4 8o

Special Sklns (mixed . 80% $70.5: Whlte-lilarkcd Silvers 2844 80 " 42.52 fi" 41.87 ‘m to “i Silvers 1161 55" 26.35 84" 27.77 Selected Full Silvers 131.‘. 63" 43.20 06" 48.89 Rtgillltr Fill] Silvers 6025 50!“ $.96 75" 32,06 Inferior Types . 50” 10.67 54" N80 Low Grady. 54" 8.80 U” 9.44

Totals .. 26086 06" 28.59 M" 39.29

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Roper. Sherwood. will be glad to learn that he is feeling better. Mr. Roper is a patient Prince

. Libya captured by the enemy as a 119W AX way. Rush-Bagot agreement of 1817 widened to permit ships

r merit with the Axis would not ba condoned.

MARC to Greece, Britain's resolve independence. the Axis gram ll h ta it

roug er rr ory. memonstrations Belgrade and provincial towns.

WLNNIP More than 1.000 trappers are pre- paring for the next week of muskrat reserve mar- shes" in Manitoba to catch an ee- timated 4 small bearing animals

and Saieram Reserves in north- western Manitoba. near the Pas. and in the Netlcy marshes, at the mouth of Lake Win delta marshes Just south of Lake Manitoba, likely will realize more

Rillff! merit officials estimated. '

Manitoba Government. plan,

aimed at providing indians. Metis and white trapper: with a inontli- 1y income of $25 cacti in addition to building up a reserve as "crop insurance" poor production season.

Btar as a mohaoggitation project in i096 with

Reserve marshes, construction of da-ma. tends over 400.000 acres in north- ern Manitoba. The Baakcram dc- velopment. Just. west of the Pu. it probably nbeganinifllandtiraminlbetiiia

at an average price of $08.59.

February Sale: 95 Sold Av. price b. Feb

Sold Av. price Fe "'1. $66.46

a happy man today as although his ranch is small he has already counted some 30 pups and expects to have 50 more.