F Z $109 aYear Age I909 - 15*a Copy é XOD' oe | IN CANADA iw J. We LOR) PRET The Red W Combination Wins First Place for 1908. 96.77% THE INTERSTATE TRAP SHOOTING ASSOCIATION’S OFFICIAL SEASON’S AVERAGE, THE HIGHEST Baas RECORDED. MADE “Witt WIN CHESTER Repeating Shotgan and Sbotgan Shells 5 out of the 8 first men shot Winchester Re- peating Shotguns 5 out of the 8 first men shot W inchestes Shotgun Shells c. G. SPENCER High Average Winner for 1908—96.77% for 11,175 Targets made with a Winchester Repeating $27.00 grade Shotgun and Winchester ‘“‘Leader’’ and **Repeater’’ Shells, regular stock loads, THE UNEQUALLED RED W RECORD FOR 1908. High Average for the Year. Grand American Handicap, Professional Championship. Target Championship of the World, - Olympic World's Target Championship. 7 out of the 10 Interstate Handicaps. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA a A Handsome Catalogue of MOTORS ILL, be sent free to those who are thinking of buying an engine or a power boat. It is impossible for anyone to buy a motor intelligently unless he first studies its merits. The merits of the Ferro Motor cannot be set down in the space of this advertisement. Our Cata- logue and the 1909 ‘‘Treatise’’ give you the ‘information you want. If you are in the market for an engine get our catalogue at once. HERE are thousands of Ferro Motors in use all over the world. ‘T'wiceas many of them were sold last year as any other 2-cycle engine. In all kinds of boats, in all kinds of service under all kinds of conditions, the Ferro gives less trouble, requires less repair, consumes less fuel than any other motor. We want you to know why this is true. Read the Catalogue and get a “Treatise.” 66 bd 7 Ss be The 1909 “Treatise” is the best Guide and Reference Book ever = ° It tells in simple language and with the aid of more than published on Marine Motors. Three Hundred aiiwareetione all about the construction, instillation and operation of marine motors. It is a handsome book, 9x12inches—much larger than editions of former years. It has been compiled by some of the most practical motor and boat experts in the country. The “Treatise” is full of general information which you should have before you buy an engine. It is so expensive that we ask 25c for it—half the cost and postage. Sent Cc postpaid upon receipt of 5000 Ferro’Specials:at a Very Low Price E have built a special 3 h. p. motor with all modern improvements, which we sell at a very low price. Making such large quanti- ties we are able to bring down the price and keep up the quality. In every detail this is the best motor that money can build. Latest design, best material and workmanship. Described fully in our catalogue. Write for it. The Ferro Machine & Foundry Co. Wade Building, 816 Superior Ave., N. W. CLEVELAND, OHIO : New York Address: 44 Cortlandt St., 2nd Floor The Ferro Special eR NRL ea BeBe AIT a aaa When writing advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun tin Canada. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Automatic Experienced users of both steam and gasoline engines testify to these facts. ‘‘There is nothing to equal the AUTOMATIC for general good points— everything is so accessible without being in the way, everything seems so carefully thought out to give satisfaction and as little chance as possible for trouble.” This is the statement of one satisfied customer. The record for marine gasoline engines is held by the AUTOMATIC, The schooner ‘‘Sophie Johnson,’’ equipped with an AUTOMATIC, made a trip across the Arctic Circle from Seattle, Wash., to Siberia and return. The ‘‘Sophie Johnson,’’ a 40-ton schooner, equipped with a 3-cylinder 48-h.p. “AUTOMATIC” Marine Gasoline Engine, left Seattle on June oth and returned Sept. 30th, having covered over 8,000 miles, using both engine and sail all the way. Fifteen days at sea crossing the Behring Sea in heavy storms did not stop the engine once for repair. After returning from Siberia and laying in the har- bor for six weeks without any repairing whatever on her engine, she started on another trip to Alaska. No other build of engine has ever equalled this performance. THE AUTOMATIC MACHINE COMPANY have always on hand several second hand engines in good order for sale at very reasonable prices. Launches and heavy duty marine gasoline engines from one to six cylinders, ranging from 6 to 150 horse power. Write for catalogue to The Automatic Machine Co. BRIDGEPORT, CONN. Canadian Agency: M\ianus Motor Works, St. John, N. B. When writing advertisers kindly memtion Rod and Gun tin Canada. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 3 MOOSE HEADS | We now have to offer some of the finest Moose Heads killed this fall, either mounted or raw. Write us for descriptions and prices. We can quote attractive prices on heads delivered in any part of the world. ALL HEADS MOUNTED BY OUR PATENT METHOD “Wellington” aC. BP. Mr. Sportsman or Hotelkeeper, have you not gotan old head hanging on your walls that is now an eyesore? Why not send it to us and haveit remounted by our new method. Costs moderate and satisfaction guaranteed. Write us anyway and let us quote you. Taxidermists, amateurs and professionals, postal us for a copy of our Taxidermist’s Supply Catalogue. A good stock of large moose scalps carried. Do you want any ? WELIUNGTION | | The Queen of Gaslight Papers E M A c K B R O S 3 | WRITE FOR PARTICULARS Taxidermists, Etc. FREDERICTON, N.B., CAN. WARD & CO ‘‘Wellington”’ ; : *3 Photo Specialties Largest Firm in Canada. 13 ST. JOHN ST., MONTREAL. Canada’s Leading Physical Culture System “Dorchester’s” Pupil writes: ‘‘Your system is the surest and quickest extant.’’ Another says: “‘I am surprised at the quick results.’’ Whilst others say: ‘‘A benefit to humanity.”’ Write for Curative Course, $10.00, if you have chronic complaints or weaknesses. Send particulars. Write for Development Course, $5.00,if you wish splendid muscles with GREAT STRENGTH. Give height, weight, measurements and par- ticulars. F. E. DORCHESTER Physical Culture Expert, Regina After 14 Days of This System. Age 18. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA The highest grade 10 cent cigar in Canada. Sold at 10 cents and—by comparison—worth more. , Montreal, Que. Folding Tonneau on the MITCHELL RUNABOUT Opened or closed in 5 seconds without the use of any tools. As firm, strong and comfortable as a standing tonneau. ; Also made for Fords, Cadillacs, Buicks and many others. Write for full description and prices to DAYTON FOLDING TONNEAU COMPANY DAYTON, OHIO, U.S.A. When writing advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun in Canada. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 5 SUNSHENEUOUBUOEEEEEEROEEREOEEE) | "lalate “Empire’™ and “Ballistite «« Smokeless Powders Leaders in the best class of Nitro Explosives Korona Cameras’ ‘ always represent the highest standard of camera quality. If carefully ex- Grand American Handicap, 1908, Columbus, Ohio, June 23-26 BALLISTITE WINS PRELIMINARY HANDICAP SCORE 95x 100 amined they will win your approbation AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP - * 222 x 240 by their perfection in every detail and HICH SCORE IN STATE TEAMEVENT “ 97 x 100 the many little features which give EMPIRE WINS them their individuality. Koronas HIGH PROFESSIONAL IN are famous for their lens equipments PRELIMINARY HANDICAP SCORE 95 x 100 and they are sold at very reasonable SECOND HICH SCORE in prices fitted with our STATE TEAM EVENT SCORE 96 x 100 TURNER-REICH AGENTS IN CANADA Convertible Anastigmat f. 6. 8. The perfect American lens. Send for Catalogue Gundlach-Manhattan Optical Co. 798 Clinton Ave. So., Rochester, N. Y. Hamilton Powder Co. Montreal. P. Q. Toronto, Ont. Kenora, Ont. Victoria, B. C. a Bb DREADERRERORAREAV EPEAT SSSR ee National Coils and National Spark Plugs Insure Efficiency, Reliability, Economy and Quality The COIL that holds the world’s record for non-stop runs, 4,492 miles on Reo Car. Alsoon the Pilot Car in the New York to Paris race. Question: Why was the NATIONAL COIL used ? Answer: RELIABILITY. We are the Makers of the Reliable National Box Coil. DASH TYPE. ‘National Coil Co., Incorporated Lansing, Mich., U. S. A. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Lockwood-Ash Marine Motors | HE accompanying cuts show our 1-cylinder 2} H.P. Type A motor, and 2-cylinder 5 to 6 H.P. Type C motor, which are but two sizes of our line. w We build them from 23 to 25 H.P. in single, double and four cylinders, all two port two cycle. w The best at any price for work- ing or pleasure craft. SINGLE CYLINDER TYPE A 2 1-2 H.P. Our new catalogue gives detailed description and may be had for the asking. DOURLE CYLINDER TYPE C 5-6 H.P. LOCKWOOD-ASH MOTOR CO. Horton Street, Near Main, JACKSON, MICH. When writing advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun iin Canada. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Boats and Frames on the Easy Payment System (\ Send for ~~ Catalog A revolution in Boat Frames and Boats in any stage of construction. My 25 years’ experience is at your dis- posal. State your requirements and the price you want to pay. I'll meet you. ALF. COWARD. COWARD’S BOAT FACTORY, Kingston, Ont. MADE IN CANADA. Established 1898 “Bulcan’” | HSNNARENS M can SPARKING SYSTEMS. Are standard equipment on all high grade Automobiles and Motor Boats Over 300 Outfits in use in Canada. GUARANTEED FOR TWO YEARS The CROFTAN STORAGE BATTERY CO. Tononro, Canaca Montreal and Hast, John Form nnipeg, Base Engine Co. Vancouver, anconnen shige Ltd No. 305 Six Volt 70 Ampere GOOD HEALTH! | E. W. DARBEY DRINK : Brom 0 fi | n Q ral Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Indian Curios Game Heads The well known morning bracer. Sweetens a sour stomach. | Eik Tusks Sold at all Hotels in Canada. | | Live Animals | Glass Eyes ALSO DEALERS lad | Official Taxidermist to Manitoba HOTEL GLASSWARE | ee ag ce a TAXIDERMIST SUPPLIES HOTEL SUPPLIES. BROMO MINERAL C0. | | 233 MAIN STREET 86 Church Street, Toronto, Ont. WIN N I PEG, = MAN. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA K © So RIFLES FOR TARGET AND SPORTING PURPOSES ‘“‘Long range champion, breaks all records, a rifle of wondrous precision” London Morning Post, July 16th ‘‘Fine Canadian rifle. Records broken at Bisley.” London Daily Express, July 16th ‘Record Scoring,” - - - - London Daily Telegraph, July 15th ‘Champion of the year.” - - - - New York Herald, July 16th ‘‘Phenomenal performance at Bisley.’, : - - London Field, July 18th ‘“‘An altogether unexpected and successful appearance of the new Canadian rifle.” . - - London Daily Mail, July 15th ‘‘Triumph for Ross rifle. Beats all the world’s rifies” London Standard, July 15th ‘‘Many experts declare the Ross rifle better than new U. S. rifle.” Nottingham Guardian, July 17th ‘‘An individual triumph. Lee-Enfield hopelessly behind.” London Morning Post, July 15th ‘‘Achievements at Bisley truly remarkable.” London Evening Standard July 15th ‘‘Great victory for the Ross rifie from Canada.” London Daily Express, July 15th ‘“‘Great victory at Bisley for the Ross rifle the ‘rifle of the future.” London Times, July 15th ‘‘A plague of possibles with the Ross rifle.” London Sphere, July 25th CATALOGUE ON APPLICATION ROSS RIFLE COMPANY Quebec When writing advertisers kindly memtion Rod and Gun in Canada. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA WHEN IN DETROIT STOP AT THE TULLER Absotutely Fireproof Cor. Adams Avenue and Park Street AR B38) om! In the centre of the Theatre, Shopping and Business District. A la Carte Cafe. Grille R oom. Unexcelled. Every Room With Bath. European Plan. Rates $1.50 per day and up. M. A. SHAW, MANAGER. z v After | Shavinie i USE MENNEN’S BORATED TALCUM TOILET POWDER and insist that your barber use it also. It is Antiseptic, and will prevent any of the skin dis- eases often contracted, A positive relief for Chapped Hands, Chafing, and all afflictions of the skin. Removes all odor of perspiration, Get Mennen’s—the original. Put up in non-refillable boxes— the “Box that Lox.”” Sold every- where or mailed for 25 cents, Sample free. Try Mennen's Violet (Borated) Taicum Totlet Powder. Sample free. Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs Act, June 30, 1906. Serial No. 1542. GERHARD MENNEN. Newark, N. Je 2S 3-007. SPE ClAAL 23 H. P. Engine with patent reversible propeller wheel, 6 feet of shaft with log tube, sleeve, stern bearing, inside stuffing box and With Solid Wheel The Glorious Kootenay Trout and Salmon Bear, Sheep and Goat Caribou. etc. If you wish to have an outing amid the finest scenery and surroundings in America, apply for particulars to GEO. P. WELLS, Prop. Hume Hotel, NELSON, B. C. reverse outfit complete to install in boat—same engine, with solid whee] and 6 ft. of shaft, $78.00 f.0.b. Ithaca, For other sizes write THOMAS & GRANT ITHACA, N.Y. U. S.A, ALL GOODS GUARANTEED ae i IIL = s= 2 eee NO),COLD HANDS THE ONLY WAY to clean vehicles is with the “Ideal” Carriage Was er. Price of Washer, without overhead, ex. prepaid, $3.00. Price of Overhead Revolving Hose Arm, ex. prepaid, $12.00. Fits any hose. Uses any sponge. Order now. Discounts to dealers. Canadian ae patent for sale. @ys3—— Analluring money aaa making opportun- ity. Ask for Cata- log No. 7. Ideal Conieas Washer oe ROCHESTER, H. Y- 0 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Hildreth Marine Motors Powerful, THEY ALWAYS MAKE GOOD. Economical, Durable . Three and Four Cylinder The Hildreth Manufacturing Co. 3 Sheridan Ave., LANSING, MICH. Write for Catalogue Manufacturers of high grade and Prices Stationary and Marine Gasoline Motors. Henry Morgan & Co., Ltd., Montreal, Agents for Province of Quebec Rice Lewis & Son, Ltd., Toronto, Agents for Province of Ontario When writing advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun tin Canada. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 11 DeeOre Seer Ger OerO Os =~ Be See Ger Sere Ser Geo Gee See Guge CRUISING AND RACING GASOLINE LAUNCHES FULLY EQUIPPED FROM 16 to 35 ft. IN LENGTH Special Light Motor Boats A VARIETY OF STYLES IN STOCK | FOR HUNTING AND FISHING i Hulls furnished, caulked, puttied and painted ready for interior fittings. Knock Down Frames, Frame and Plank Patterns. Second Hand Launches. Send for Catalog Robertson Bros. Yards and Launch Works Foot of Bay St., HAMILTON, CANADA. When writing advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun tin Canada. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA ROSS CANOES Our No. 58 is the Prospector’s Best Friend Because they will carry him safely through swift and treacherous waters. Stand hard usage, having an inside keel, which makes them extra strong. They are easily handled in rapids, light to portage, and will carry more ordinary dunnage than can be put into them. Attractive prices. No waiting, can ship same day as order is received. WRITE. FOR CATALOG The J. H. Ross Boat & Canoe Co. ORILLIA, ONTARIO Hotel Winters Vancouver, B.C. A PERFECT HOTEL FOR PARTICULAR PEOPLE Large and New with Every Modern Convenience Elevator—Steam Heat Hot and Cold Water and Telephones in Every Room Many with Private Baths American Plan, $2.00 up Rates European Plan, 75c up FREE BUS WINTERS & STEVENSON PROPRIETORS - Prevent Consumption The way to prevent consumption or ward it off is to get strength to resist it. Forstrength of tissues and muscles you need Cod Liver Oil. For good rich blood, and plenty of it, you need Iron. For your neryous system you need Phos- phorus. To get the best results take them in Ferrol (tasteless) a scientific combination of all three. It is pal- atable, and is a blood tissue and strength builder beyond comparison. Especially valuable in tubercular cases. Physicians recommend it. Will be sent, express prepaid, one dollar per bottle, or sold by druggists. Address THE NATIONAL FERROL CO. Buffalo, N.Y., or Bridgeburg, Car ada When writing advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun in Canada. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Try the Saline Waters OF THE “St. Catharines Well” For Rheumatism and Kindred Diseases, and for all forms of Nervous Trouble, Hydropathic Treatments with Massage, Diet, Rest, Supervised by Physicians and Nurses. Avoid the expense of a trip south, try instead the tonic Influence of “THE ST. CATHARINES WELL” Reached by Grand Trunk Railway System Apply “The Welland,’ St. Catharines. When writing advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun tin Canada. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA . WATERMAN Marine Motors Unsurpassed for simplicity, reliability, durability. Few parts. Easily understood and most reasonable in cost. Here is Model A 2 cylinder—2 cycle; built with the cylin- der and head in one piece; no joints to leak. Cylinders quickly removeable. Ignition is jump spark. Plunger pump insures perfect circulation of water in cylinder—can be fitted to use as bilge pump. Can be reversed instantly while running, and runs with equal power in either direction. Equipped with Scheé- ler Carburetor and rotary timer and multiple sight feed oiler. Designed for all types of pleasure and commercial boats. Many of these Model A motors have records of 5 years’ actual service MODEL A without calling for one cent for repairs. 6-8 H. P. 150 pounds 10-12 H. P. 200 pounds Actual power, not “motor power” The best motor ever built, quality, equipment and price considered: Every one fully and specifically tested before shipment. Send for Catalogue A and learn fully about this dependable motor. Make a Motor Boat of any Boat in 5 Minutes And it’s no experiment—there’s no guesswork about it—neither is there disappointment—simply can't be because the little motor ‘‘motes."’ It isnot a toy but a dependable motor. Ifyou've a skiff, row or sailboat, or dinghy, you ought to have one. A little 2 h.p. marine motor (40 lbs complete),that you attach to the stem- post of your boat in 5 minutes without any tools. Drives an 18-ft. rowboat 7 miles an hour andrun 4 hours on 1 gallon gasoline. Can be detacred from boat just as quickly and stored in boxin which it iscarried. Equipped with Schebler Carbureto1. Simplest motor made—does not get out of order. Four years successful results behind it. Don’t be afraid, it will fill your ex- pectations, Send for Catalog C. The Waterman Canoe Motor is Waterman Canoe Motors the only specially designed canoe motor on the market. Made in 1, 2, 3 and 4 cylindersand shipped ready for installation. Send for Catalog K. WATERMAN MARINE MOTOR CO. 1519 FORT STREET WEST, DETROIT, MICH., U.S.A. ROBER MACHINERY CO., Portland, Ore., Western Distributors for Our Products. When writing advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun tin Canada. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 15 Patented 1908 Unbreakable Silk Bound Rod THE GREATEST NOVELTY IN FISHING RODS Silk bound, waterproof, Split Cane Rod in Trout and Bass. Strongestrod in the world. Every dealer and fisherman should see thisrod. Price is most 1easonable and within the reach ofall. Made only by usin our factory at Toronto. The Allcock, Laight G- Westwood Go., Limited 78 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada MASKANONGE Caught by Benjamin Westwood, October 20th, 1908, on the Trent River, with West- wood’s Patent Unbreakable Silk Bound 8o0z. Bass Rod and Hercules Silk Line No. E. with Live Minnow. Because the Never Miss | ii Steel Fishing Rods No. 8 is Guaranteed fer ; ! FLY RODS, 8% or 9% feet - - - - $ I.00 I year’s wear | BAIT RODS, 5% or 6% feet - - - - 1.25 | CASTING RODS, 4% or 5 feet - = 1.50 No Trouble | CASTING RODS, with Agate Guide and Tip - 2.50 | CASTING RODS, full Agate Mountings - - 3-50 No Sooting No Short Circuits A\I/, : No Broken Porcelains >: WY 59 Trout F lies J U S T “ih For Trial—Send Us Real Spark Plug satisfaction and for an assorted sample dozen. : . at the price you ought to pay. I8c Regular Bate; 24 cents. Quality A Flies 30 for an assorted sample dozen. Q lit B Fli $1.00 h < Regular price, 60 cents. uality les e eac 60 for an assorted sample dozen. Q lit c Fli Mica $ I 50 : Regular price, 84 cents. uail y les an j O5c ©" *"acealer pace, & cents. Bass Flies on’t Wait cll gen OLDTOWN CANOES rder a Se 15 and 16 ft. Your Dealer or Jobber or Direct, Prepaid. NEVER MISS SPARK PLUG CO. ; a roadwa THE H. H. KIFFE ¢ Co. 1 New York z LANSING, MICH., U. 8. A. : When writing advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun fin Canada. 16 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA HOW ABOUT A New Engine for Your Boat? We make them all sizes from 7% to60 H.P. This little one is our 8 H.P. Special for 1909. We guarantee it to deliver 8 Brake H.P. at 800 re- volutions and it can be run up to I,I00 or 1,200 with a proportionate gain in H.P. a sow Perfectly Simple Simply Perfeet Ask about our 6 cylinder light racing engine. Ask the man who owns one. This is one of our 4 cylinder, 30 A.P. engines. The first 4 cylinder engine ot this type we built was installed in our fast boat, ‘‘Miss Fidgety,” which, although not intended for a speed boat, and weighing 3,000 lbs., attained a speed of 21% miles an hour. This engine has been in hard use for three years. It has never been taken down nor has it had a single piston removed from the cylinders during the three years of its life. We have not spent ten cents in repairs to this engine since it was put together. We can today, turning the fly wheel by hand, show 60 lbs. of compression in her cylinders, which was all we could do the first day she was made. We build boats te order and test them under any reasonable conditions. There is no cranking with our engines, all that is donein the shop while the engine is being built. We insure you against repair bills. Send for catalogue. SCHOFIELD-HOLDEN MACHINE CoO., LTD. 14 Court Street and 2 Carlaw Avenue, TORONTO, ONT. When writing advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun in Canada. VOL. X No. 11 Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada The contents of this magazine are copyrighted and must not be reprinted without permission. Contents for April, 1909. lganoe and Pack Strap. 9.02... 2.05. : adil 1017 EET COSC 20. sc eR orn ee ane. enor Bor eae A. R. Douglas 1022 Presenvine the Nation's Wish... . 0.205.015. so... - Cyrus MacMillan 1023 A Fishing Trip up the River Mersey, N. S...... H. H. Burnaby 1026 The Unsolved Mystery of the Salmon.... ...... Bonnycastle Dale 1028 A New Brunswick Lost Lake Found....... Arthur L. Slipp, LL.B. 1032 WMemtoose: Lunt in New, Brunswick... 2. .<..2see5.---05- Tee NOSE lee (OCP SLE Woy cites ety oie. oa Apis Aerie mae . Wycliffe Marshall 1036 ese ashing in HlOridgd.. oo ee eae Me Ezra P. Young 1038 PRE GEE eIShin oO wake yo te ee cot = anes esi acwew bowie Seine Sunneente 1039 A Day at “the Orifice” : Black Bass Fishing in the Cool Waters of the Georgian Bay .....G. J. Mitchell 1040 ftouermtbe North Woods....::....3.. ..i6ss360: Chas. Cameron 1042 A Nova Scotian Fishing Experience....,..... Harold B. Whidden 1044 cy LDUSTPELIGIRS 6.5 Ace ce RS eects a Rev. A. L. Fraser 1046 Conservation of Non-Nest Building Fishes of the Great Lakes 8.6 NOT SOG CO SORE Re OE rae ae ae eee 1047 Game Protective Work in British Columbia.... .... ........+.... 1049 Peinterestine) Lunting Incident... iso. ote, 2 Voss gio low ae aes a 1050 whe ic Game of Northern Ontario................... 1051 Personal Experiences of ‘wo Hunting Seasons ..... R.#E. Sparks 1052 OnreAnnual Kishing and Hunting Trip.:s..5:..-.....:; W. Hickson 10538 Saskatchewan Fish and Game Protective Association. .......... 1056 Fish and Game Protection in Ontario : A Reply to the Rev. E. M. Rowland...Capt. BE. H. Kelcey 1057 iheseroblems of ProtectivesWork.).... J..-c< -5-- Cinna 1058 Ghee Mimiculty of Minforemp. the, Waw. 2s: - 0.24 2c es os ine 1060 Another Strong Indictment...... ve 1061 The Quebee Fish and Game Leases : Banquetted at Quebec. .5.2. 2.2... ws..5- Bee tacts 1062 Canadian Forestry Association: Important Conferences a 1064 A Lady’s Moose Hunt in New Brunswick ......... Sade M. Emack 1065 deen oe er Orr 1072 One or te err eee 1074 MO Ae yo a as eae Cate eee na 1076 Physical Culture : INOAW.. hae os coerce. : 1080 Alpine Club Notes..... ss) See See NN Aiea) Merton etna «SUES 1083 Ieee MEOms: Vill. otis mene cie Gea eases ees bees eereR eo 1085 DeMEetatGINeG) Bae. ool. wn Sac eles Poe oe ey Coon 1086 57 2 CUS E ene Be Aes Rees cise MaDe Sete hee ince aod Automobiles and Autombiling........ Ea rN pe che cise Ke . 1100 Pe Trap. ..... sin te gee tac ey eee Pee ae Toe es are 1112 When Sending Change of Address Subscribers are Requested to Give the Old Address as Well as the New. Communications on all topics pertaining to fishing, -shooting, canoeing, yachting, automobiling, the kennel, amateur photography and trapshooting will be welcomed and published if possible. All commun- ications must be accompanied by the name of the writer, not necessarily for publicaiton, however. Rop AND GUN AND MoToR SPORTS IN CANADA does not‘assume any responsibility for, or necessarily endorse, any views expressed by contributors to its columns. W. J. TAYLOR Publisher, Woodstock, Ont. BRANCH OFFICES: 5 King St. W. Toronto, Ont. Herald Building, Montreal, Que. Outer Temple, 223-225 Strand,London, W.C., Eng. 5 Beekman St., Temple Court, New York, N.Y. Entered Feb. 17, 1908, at the Post Office at Buffalo, N.Y., as second-class matter under act of March 3, 1908 Price 15c a Number, $1.00 a Year; U.S. Postage 50c Additional; Foreign Postage, 7&5c Additional. * & ar Pote les S chatfer. Ph ladelahea ss ee KAMLOOPS TROUT (Salmo Gatrdnert Kamloops) Jordan. 1 ROD anv GUN | | IN CANADA | Canoe and Pack Strap. BY Ay J. ALGATE. ment to the square inch in New York than you'll get in a mile of your north country.” The words reach- ed me through the open doorway of Jay P’s room as I mounted the stairway to his attic abode one stormy night last winter. Outside, the fine dry snow-dust swirled in spiteful gusts, and between the rifts the stars shone brilliantly with that steely glint premonitory of a further tightening of winter’s grip,—just such a night to make one truly appreci“ ate the kindly warmth of a good fire. The voice was not Jay P’s,I knew, — he was too good a woods- man to speak thus—and as I passed into the cheery glowof the den, Ifound the speaker crouched before an open grate as if to coax further warmth trom its bright blaze. The face was sallow, the eyes dull, the cheeks sunken,—his whole carriage bespoke fagged out manhood, and as I gripped the soft flab- by hand in a cordial shake, he winced visibly under the pressure. ‘‘There’s where we dif- fer, Jeffreys,” I ventured, “‘tor I’ve sampled both.”’ -“Pye been whirled thru the underground tubes of a | | tell you, there’s more excite- THE AUTHOR. ‘the Big City to be spewed out at 14th Street for a maddening hour amidst the crowding and the crushing of the big down-town shops,—I’ve swung round the giddy curves of the ‘L’ for a morning among the big ships,—I’ve spent hours at the Bronx watching the restless, ryth- mic motions of the caged creatures in the Zoo,—l’ve taken in all the sights, and after it all was glad, for the mere change, to pack myself into a crowded excursion boat and make pilgrimage to West Point. Yes, I saw the sights, got some excite- ment too I guess, but once was enough. New York’s all right for busi- ness, but its not the place for a holiday.”’ Jeffrey’s sought to jus- tify his statement, but his scant acquaintance with the northern coun- try was against him, for it extended no farther than fashionable Winder- mere. Such a vacation he argued meant a broader knowledge of men and things; an extension of friendships; new views ot business, and many other things. His very talk stamped him as a man of all work and no play. It was ever business with him, and one wondered 1018 how long his ‘broader knowledge’ and ‘extended friendships’ would be needed in this work-a-day world. ‘‘What weight do you take on?’’Jay P. interjected, and Jeffreys had to admit he usually lost, but always ‘rested up’ when he got back. ‘‘Look here, Jeff’ he re- sumed, ‘‘just peep into that mirror, will you ? Satisfied ? No,—hardly expected you would be. I know what’s wrong with you, you need to get away from this excitement, and eternal grind of business, get out and breathe some of God’s pure air,or else, by George, you'll pay for it be- fore long. Algie’s right, this hurry and scur- ry for fifty weeks in the year, and the same thing, only worse and more of it, for the other two, never sent a man back to his rae ~ - PACK, TIN SACK, AND TWO WEEK’S SUPPLIES. desk fit to grapple with big things. The woods for me every time. Why, last summer’s trip—andit was a rough one too—gave me eleven pounds, and an ap- petite that scared the good landlady, and Algie there gained eight. I know how you felt when you struck town; sour,clean sour, had no ‘go’ in you,and nothing was good enough to coax youto eat. I’dcut it if | were you, and try one real trip into the north,then I’lllisten to your baby talk about your ‘square inch of excitement.’”’ Jay P’s closing was pure sarcasm, and no doubt hurt, but Jeffreys needed it— and the change too. As he finished, Jay P. turned to fetch his bunch of prints from last year’s trip. ‘‘I didn’t tell you Jeff’ he resumed ‘‘that Algie wrote things sometimes, did I? He’s got a sketch of last year’s trip with Tooky,and . rs ee ee a Se et eet 8 oe ROD AND GUN IN CANADA thought it might interest you.’’Just at this juncture, the street door banged shut,and Tooky burst into the room simultaneous. ly. ‘‘Jimminy crickets, its cold enough to freeze the tail off a brass monkey. B’lieve its worse than that night at Twin Falls, d’y r’member Algie?” Twin Falls was forty miles from nowhere, and the night was that following a day of heavy raix. I had good cause to remember the chilly experience, but to explain would be to anticipate. Tooky jerked off his coat, beat the air viciously to warm up, and then settled into a heap on the floor with his usual query ‘‘what’s doin’?” The tale ofa past summer’s jOys and tribulations was final- ly brought forth and exposed to the scathing and merciless criticism o f the trio. It may be well to ex- plain that we started on Friday, July 13th, despite the attempts of certain superstiti ous ones to dis- suade us. T ooky and myself were alone the ear- ly part of the trip, but by prearrangement we picked up Jay P.’s party on the down trip. With misgivings I open the tale: ‘‘The shriek of the locomotive and the whirr of wheels had never so near approached harmony as on that night aboard the ‘Northland Limited.’ It had been a stren- uous week of clearing up for the holidays, through the weary season these same sounds had meant nothing but the cease- less grind of commerce—but tonight they were as the thunder of water or the roar of storm-tossed pine. ‘‘Gee” broke in the effervescent Tooky ‘‘sounds pretty, don’t it, but say, that’s just how it felt tome, whenever I woke up.” Further comment was interrupted by a cushion shied at him by Jay P. which he skillfully manag- aged to parry, andI resumed ‘‘The night mists were making a last futile struggle -tunity for a diversion. CANOE AND PACK STRAP against the uprising sun as it swept over the ridges when we swung out from the Pullman,and scarcely had its rays broken clear of the horizon before two paddles beat time to its upward march. Tooky was an old hand at the game, and I had been there before, so that it was not new to either, and as the put in was close to the station, buta few minutes were. re- quired to get the canoe intothe water and load up with pack, tin sack and two weeks’ supplies, about 175 lbs in all. As the mills of busy Huntsville dropped behind and the isle-bedecked waters of Fairy Lake reached out before us, there came that joyous thrill of freedom, and one’s back stiffened to the paddle, send- ing the canoe along ata merry clip, so that this pretty stretch was left rippling in our wake before time for morn- ing snack. Just hot tea and a bite to satisfy the inner craving, constituted this meal, then a short paddle through the narrows and across the Peninsnla Lake, that little gem of the Highlands, brought us to the portage. It ishere at the peninsula portage, that the waters divide and choose the north or south branch of the Muskoka only to re-unite below the falls at Bracebridge en- route to Georgian Bay. As portages go, this one, five-eights of a mile in length, is easy, and then it boasts the most unique rail- way in America, if one chooses to use it instead of the road. That miniature, narrow-gauge, locally termed the **Cork- screw Limited” goes careening across the serpentine stretch of rail like a frightened thing, trailing behind a flat car and a passenger coach, the latter composed of two remodelled tram cars. At Dwight, nestling in the northern arm of Lake of Bays, we leave behind the remnant of civilization, and must now choose be- tween the river, with low water,or a sev- en mile drive over the portage. We shall have lots of river travel farther on, and so, for once, let us accept this oppor- True, it is but to choose the lesser of two evils, and at 1019 times one wonders how these horses ever maintain a footing on the steep and rocky path. The way these sturdy animals ne- gotiate the last halt of this sublime rural roadway, is indeed a revelation to the city bred. Three hours for seven miles is good going, and as we come out at the extremity of the road, there lies betore us a beautiful expanse of shimmering water, Octongue Lake. Unlike most lakes, its inlet is on the right shore, and outlet on the left instead of at the ex- treme ends as is usually found in the nar- row deep lakes of this section. Yonder is our camp on the island—we have made a good day’s travel and will camp here for the night. Ben he a BI ee OW ‘““THE CORKSCREW LIMITED” The sounds oozed into a sleepy brain as froma great distance, but suddenly was swallowed in a mighty peal of thun- der and I was out of the blankets as though shot. There was Tooky gurg- ling away to himself as he held up to view a dripping sock. ’Twas scarcely day, the heavy drops spattered angrily against the canvas, drowned momentari- ly to silence by volleying thunder. The storm was at its height, and we. evident- ly slept through part of it, for as 1 reach- ed to unclasp the flap the taut canvas gave reluctantly and there at our very “front door’ was a diminutive lake. In our haste the evening before, we had ac- cepted the first convenient spot, and the overflow from our lakelet which formed in the depression at the foot of our tent 1020 A SUBLIME RURAL ROADWAY. had trickled into Tooky’s corner, at- tracted I alleged by the magnitude of his sizable understandings. It was scarcely five o’clock, and with the rain still falling we lay there listening to the swish of the great drops on the canvas and the thunders reverberating among the distant hills. By six-thirty there were signs of clearing, and before seven o’clock splashes of gold in the grey eastern sky gave promise of a bright day. Scarcely waiting for our canvas to dry, we made a hasty meal and were off up the lake before the last reluctant storm clouds had surrendered to the rising sun. Joyously we drove our canoe through the water, only to discover after twenty min- utes paddle, dead water ahead. We pushed well into the cran- berry and shrub in the vain hope of finding an outlet but were forced to retrace our ROD AND GUN IN CANADA ‘steps’ and eventually discovered the main channel off the right shore of the lake. To be impatient at such mishaps is not the part ot the philosophic wayfarer of the woods, such detours as this are to be expected as part of the day’s experi- ences and are invariably chalked up in the diary as ‘explorations.’ "Twas easy to read the promise of a steep portage as we drew into the basin. The waters boil- ed over a succession of falls (Ragged Falls) while between the water and the portage stretched upward for a hundred feet, the lumberman’s skidway or sluice. The climb, though only three hundred yards, is steep, and as we scrambled up- ward another trail was disclosed sloping down shore, evidently modifying the climb but lengthening the portage. We pushed out from the eddies above the falls, and at the first bend were greet- ed with the low rumble of rapids ahead. Plainly here was a case of get out and walk. Tooky went ashore with the tow line and gradually worked up stream while I took to the water. Suddenly there was a lurch from the side and I was swimming for it. The river bed was bad and I had walked into a pitch hole. For- tunately Tooky was alert and the shore was easily gained. This proved but the first of an extended series of chutes, rap- ids and pitches, which could have been obviated by packing up the lumber trail along the left bank. Our choice was to make the canoe work wherever possible, and when the current proved too strong, we picked the shallows and hauled her be- hind. Slow work you say, surely, but WE PICKED THE SHALLOWS AND HAULED HER BEHIND, CANOE AND PACK STRAP great fun for one who delights to feel the rushing, gurgling water eddying about his knees and hips. But the trail is good, and safest too. High Falls portage, the next drop in the river, offers a stiff argu- ment with its rapid, rocky ascent on the left bank (a continuation of the trail above referred to.) Here, one needs his grit and stamina to make this quarter mile at one lift. The trail to the put-in above is winding though fairly clear, and should be followed well up shore to avoid some bad eddies. It’s now past noon and there is a good spot above the falls for dinner. Here we cooked a hearty meal and rested up. Here too it was that we held the ‘feast of forty’ which will live green in our memories for Many moons, and we hope, through many scenes of roughing and ex- ploring in days to come. ’Twas in the down trip, and we had broken camp at Twin Falls some miles above, in- tending to maketime. Rounding corner and curve, we made good progress for a time, leaving behind at every turn, unmo- lested and peaceful, colonies of fat, sleek frogs, basking in the glorious morning sun. Real frog had not been on the bill ae; TOOKY SWUNG IN BEHIND AS OUR OUTFIT BACKED INTO THE EDDIES. AN EASY TRAIL for days, and as these settlements slipped by, our resolutions faded into visions of browning, juicy, hind-quarters. All one needs is a quick eye and a ready hand, and we soon had a joyous assortment aboard, varying perhaps twelve to eigh- teen inches. What! you doubt it ? Yes sir, eighteen inches was our best catch, and the proof is on the paddle here. Why, you could cut steaks from that fellow,and his thigh bones were like joints in one’s small fingers. Twenty pair of legs, great and small, rolled in flour and cooked toa turn. Ay, a feast of forty, but for two. Ay, may their legs never grow shorter, and may they always choose a lily pad for their morning siesta! Our method of capture may be new to some—but with a sharp eye and ready hand it never fails. Rounding a bend, there in the back water is the inevitable lily garden; we make straight for it, run alongside noise- lessly and pick our prize off without even stopping. Even two ata time is pos- sible by a lightning change from right hand to left of first captive. Try it next time, and if you are running in free water, patience and practice will be rewarded by some grati- fiying sport. Upwards trom High Falls, are a series of rap- ids mostly small, which 1022 may be easily waded with the exercise ofa little care. The numerous rapids and falls, make the first day one of arduous toil, but as the afternoon draws in,the smoother stretches of river are reached and we leave behind the first shelter hut which marks the bound- ary of our Provincial Pre- serve, Algonquin Park. We are now able to enjoy some solid paddling till Twin Falls is reached, where we will make camp. The worn rocks on the right bank give indication of the trail,but a few steps suffice to show that we are the first over this season. It is difficult work to push through the wild growth of fern and raspberry which completely obliterates the trail and hides its many boulders and fallen trees. This extends several hund- red yards, but through the bushes open water is discernible, making it useless to follow further, what appears to bea dis- used lumber trail. As we headed back down the trail Tooky broke suddenly in- to a run and before I reached the water he was madly tearing off his clothes. The canoe was missing, and as I| looked,there below the rapids, she was heading out in- to the stream. Sucha predicament! I dashed down the rocky embankment to head her off—and, Tooky with a clean dive from shore made half the distance and swung in behind witha strong stroke just as our outfit backed into the eddies. *Twas just in time—and when the excite- ment was over we had time to reflect ROD AND GUN IN CANADA THE WATER HISSED AND LEAPED, upon our carelessness and laugh at the humor of the situation. Further investigation of the opposite bank, revealed the true trail and a very suitable spot forcamp. We were tired, dog tired, but a bath works wonders, and after a hearty meal,we were glad to draw up the blankets with the fitful glare of our night fire against the canvas. Away from civilization and the work of man we had opportunity to meditate upon our own insignificance and the greatness and grandeur of the Almighty’s handiwork. At our very door the waters hissed and leaped, but gradually the boom of the falls and roar of rapids blended in a grand chorale and our tired frames relax- ed in well-earned sleep. Note. —The above coyers a day anda half’s slow travelling, part being Sunday morning, which can readily be covered in a day. (To be Continued.) The Moose. BY A. R. DOUGLAS. Amid the forest’s sombre depths The lordly moose holds sway Proud-antlered monarch, fleet of foot, The hunter’s kingly prey. Far up the mountain-side he strays Or seeks the valleys low To browse in sweet contentment Where tender willows grow. He bids defiance to his foes His challenge echoes clear, E’en slinks from sight the hungry wolf Nor dares to venture near. Long may he roam the northern wilds Where nature’s silence reigns And vanquish all in battle-royal While he as King remains. Preserving the Nation’s Fish. BY CYRUS SS ml HE fishing industry of Canada has T for many years been an important factor in the nation’s riches. Shell fishing for profit has long been followed with remarkable success. The streams and lakes of the country have never failed to contribute generously to commerce and to sport. On the seaboards of the Atlantic and Pacific the harvests of sea and river are a fabulous source of revenue to almost countless toilers, who brave storms and dangers in their efforts to secure the deep sea’s toll. Beneath Cana- dian waters a mine of wealth lies hidden, —a mine that MACMILLAN, artifically hatched fish are yearly added to Nature’s own production. It is only in comparatively recent years that extensive measures have been taken to increase the value of eastern fisheries by artificial means. In the At- lantic Provinces several hatcheries have already been established, and from these, millions of young salmon are yearly sent into the sea to add to its natural wealth. These hatcheries have been operated with great success and their value is al- most inestimable. The salmon hatchery in Prince Edward Island may be knows no mono- oply and isnot controlled by trusts. It yields liberal rewards to honest and persistent lab- our. Canada provides more than her share in various kinds of fish, for the waiting break- fast and dinner tables of the world. Day after day and night after night her taken as a typi- cal example of the methods em- ployed on the Atlantic coast to preserve the Nation’s fish. The unassuming but valuable lit- tle building has been placed on the banks of a quiet stream —Morrison’s Brook—in a beautiful syl- van valley. Half a mile from the b ae 3 che : JOSEPH HAYLEY, THE VETERAN FISH CULTURIST OF hatchery ta = 28 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND. stream tows shell fish beds into Hillsboro areenergetically Bay, just op- farmed by the farmers of the deep, until today her wealth of sea has reached enor- mous proportions. But these rich harvests, it is feared, cannot continue to be reaped in unfailing abundance. Even Nature has her losses ; and these losses, combined with constant fishing, will in the end exhaust Canada’s waters if art is not called to Nature’s aid to replenish the sea with seed. This inevitable result the Canadian Department of Marine and Fisheries has long ago realized ; and already, scattered along our streams are numerous hatcheries where billions of posite Charlottetown, a mile distant. It is thus within easy access of steamboats and trains, and for transportion purposes is ideally situated. The work of the fish culturists, while itis full of interest, requires constant care. It extends over a period of seven months. From a salmon spawning stream or lake, perhaps several hundred miles away, and usually in a sister pro- vince, the salmon eggs are brought to the hatchery, generally during the second week of November, to be hatched into fish. When the parent salmon in some 1024 faraway stream are returning in the autumn to the spawning grounds to breed they are netted by hatchery operators, and in hatchery parlance, ‘‘stripped”’ of their eggs. The operator takes the live female salmon gently from the net ; holds her in the region of the anal fin, with the head under his arm pit ; then with thumb and fore finger he presses the abdomen until the eggs run freely into the waiting pan. A male salmon is then treated in the same way ; the milt flows into the spawn- ing pan amongst the eggs, and by being stirred lightly with a feather fertilization is secured. The ripe fish are spawned painlessly, with the utmost readiness and ease, and are returned to the water, with rare exceptions alive and un- harmed. The fertilized eggs are then trans- ported to the hatchery. In the hatch- ery the process of incubation. is carefully carried out. The eggs are deposited in black Japanese tin trays about five thousand in each tray. Last season in the Prince Edward Island hatchery three hundred trays were cared for, or a total ofa mil- lion anda half eggs, Asthe eggs are now alive they require abundant oxygen, and a continuous stream of pure water is kept pouring over them day and night. The temperature is not allowed to vary. The trays are perforated with small —LOCATION holes covered with a gauze netting to. prevent the eggs fleating out. Here there are no hungry birds or fish waiting to devour the eggs as on the natural spawning beds. In the _ hatchery the only enemy of the little pea-shaded jelly-like objects is fungus which rapidly gathers on them and proves de- structive, if daily watchfullnessand care by A. E. MORRISON’S STREAM AND SUMMER BUNGALOW OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND HATCHERY. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA the operator does not prevent its growth. lt is little wonder that the salmon is a fighting fish. Circumstances and here- dity combine to make him a self depend- ent warrior. He goes through life a splendid example of Nature’s provision for her children ; a wanderer in the deep, he makes his own way alone in the world. Inthe hatchery the little eggs slowly develope. By the first of Feb- ruary the eyes of the young fish are plainly visible through the jelly-like sub- Stance. One by one the organs appear and develope ; underneath, the mouth soon shows V shaped ; by late April a little tail shoots out from the ovum, and the Jittle fish, still transparent, at last emerges from the egg, less than half an inch long. Asa rule it hasas yet little resem- blance toa fish, but to the nak- ed eye it ap- pears more like asmall worm or a wriggling in- sect. If art pro- tects the little fellow extern- ally, Nature provides boun- tifully for his existence. Underneath his little body is at- tached a finger shaped food bag or yoke sac nearly two inches long which contains his store of nourishment for four or five weeks, For that period he is self- sustaining ; he thrives on his natural food, and rapidy grows larger. When he emerges from the egg he is at once trans- ferred from the hatchery to a Jarger tank with gauze covered holes through which . water continually streams over him as in the tray ; and carrying his food, bag, the little traveller sets out on his life journey. For some days he lies with his broth- ers in thetank, living on the yoke from his gradually diminishing food bag. His struggle for existence has not yet really PRESERVING THE NATIONS FISH 1025 the hatchery operator selects in shore shallows or streams not frequented by large fish, or rocky ridgesandbanksnotfartromshore. Here he distributes them in small quantities where predaceous fish are least likely to seek them. But wherever he is placed, the little wanderer soon learns to take care of himself. He has in- herited by the inflexible law of heredity the instinct of his par- ents. He has been noticed at the time of ‘‘planting” to act at once with great alertness and in- telligence. He begins now his life long battle. Self preser- vation is with him the first law of life. Instinct teaches him to be suspicious—to avoid all living things larger than himself. When he gets his first plunge into the MORRISON’S BUNGALOW AT THE MOUTH OF THE HATCHING STREAM. begun. As the food supply disappears the little fish beginsto change his shape; the mouth, which at first was not used at all, becomes actively movable, and numer- ous miaute teeth protrude from the sur- face of the jaws. Finally, by the first week in June his food supply is exhausted andthe food bag entirely disappears. He is now a well developed fry. » {The feeding of fry is not easy, the quality and kind of food requires careful regulation or the result may be fatal. Attimes they are kept for some days but asa rulea large pro- portion die if retained long from their natural state. The little voyager must if possible be “planted” as soon as his food supply is gone, or even before it disappears ; otherwise he will probably die of hunger. » When the yoke sac disappears, the fry are placed in cylindrical cans, and may be taken several miles by train or boat and de- posited in the sea without injury. The water inthe hatchery tank s kept ata colder temperature than sea water ; ifthe fry are to be taken a long distance, ice is used to keep the water in the cans ceol. The first contact of the little fish with the salt water has thus no injurious effects. Usually when ‘‘planting”’ the fry, THE sea he immediately darts for the nearest shelter. He soonlearns to know his enemies and to shun them ; to dart from his hiding place for his food ; to hug the pools by day and migrate by night ; to swim deep out of the reach of diving birds ; to float with head up stream that his breathing may be easier when the water enters at his mouth and passes out at his gills. From the planting grounds he begins his long voyage to the sea, growing rapidly large and plump as he drops down stream. Little can be told PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND HATCHERY FROM WHICH A MILLION YOUNG SALMON ARE YEARLY SENT TO THE SEA. 1026 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA by the hatchery operators of the sea life of the fish. But by marking liberated fry with identification signs, they con- clude that the average continuons sea life of salmon is four years. If they escape the nets or hooks of fishermen and survive the attacks of ocean enemies, at the end of thattime an impelling law of Nature drives them in from the sea, like the exile returning to the fatherland up the stream in which their wanderings began and back to the original planting grounds to breed. It is estimated that over ninety per cent of the eggs taken from the parent salmon by the fish culturists canbe de- veloped in the hatchery intofry. There can be no doubt that on the natural breeding grounds a much smaller per- centage is developed. For here the loss is great ; a large number of the deposit- ed eggs are washed away unfertilized or are gobbled up by hungry enemies— suckers, trout, or birds which always hover in hordes about the spawning beds. The chances of life of the artificially hatched fry when deposited in the streams are no less than those of the naturally hatched fish. Both kinds are equally helpless, dependent solely on their own resources. Humphrey Davy estimated that not six per cent of the eggs left by the parents on the natural breeding grounds are developed, and Stoddart believes that only four or five fish fit for the table come from thirty thousand ova deposited on the spawning beds. Last season from the Prince Edward Island hatchery alone, a million young salmon were sent out to various streams, The distribution, year after year, of this enormous quantity of young fish from only one hatchery must benefit our waters to an incalculable extent. But fish culture is not a substitute for natural propagation ; it is a supplementary aid and support. If the natural mode of production be still fostered and guarded by strictly enferced fishery laws, and if the hatcheries continue to add to Nature’s contribution, Canadian waters will yield in future even more abundant supplies of fish ; the sporting and commercial re- sources of the Dominion will be amplified, and the harvests reaped yearly by the fishermen of the country will be largely increased. Already the possibilities of the fishery industry in Canada are enormous. A Fishing Trp up The River Mersey, N. S. BY H. H. BURNABY “gellarly one morning, before the sun had risen, my friend Joker and I with =— ateamster left Milton, N. S.on a fishing trip up the Mersey River. Our load consisted ofa canoe, two good fishing rods, lots of tackle, tent, candles, cooking utensils, coverings and many other useful articles. Sixteen miles of our route went Northover the Annapolis Road. We seemed to cover that distance very quickly, although the road was roughand rocky. We amused Ourselves by throwing stones at rab- bits, taking turns at teaming and many other little ways. The next seven miles we went West over the most rocky, bridgeless, muddy and hilly road one could imagine. After we reached the In- dian Gardens, those beautiful fishing grounds, we had a very nice dinner, and felt that the rough ride had done us more good than harm. The rest of the day we spent catching trout and chatting with some Americans and a friendly crowd from Greenfield. The next morning, before the sun was up, we bid adieu to our friends and start- ed over the lakes on our way to Sand Lake, which is about ten miles up the Shelburne River, a small branch of the Mersey. The first night out we camped about four miles north of the Screecher, and had it not been for a heavy thunder storm, we would have gone several miles farther. Wehad a restful night except fora few ugly growls from a bear not far A FISHING TRIP UP THE RIVER MERSEY, N. Ss. 1027 off. I wasa little scared of a bear, but it would take four or five bears to scare Joker, who, I believe was never scared in his life. The next few days we enjoyed very much, catching trout weighing any- where from one-half to three pounds. Oncein awhile we would get an extra large one on, and after playing him a few minutes we would be out a fly and cast- ing line and sometimes even a piece off the end of our rods. The fourth day out we met with abad stocm, and we hada very close call that day. With the wind blowing us about twelve miles an hour, we ran upon a rock which punched a hole in the canoe about six inches square. As quick as lightning, Joker off with his coat and plugged the hole up. We soon reached land and in afew minntes the resin was boiling and then the canoe was soon repaired. We loaded up again and put out into the lake. That night we reached the mouth of the Shelburne River and pitch- ed our tent. When the nights were coming on Joker would kindly hand mean ax that would hardly cut our butter and tell me to cut some wood for we were in for acold night. Some nightsI wished I had cut more wood instead of nearly freezing or perhaps get more while half asleep and in my stocking feet. After another day’s hard paddling up swift streams we reached Sand Lake; one of the most beautiful lakes in Nova Sco- tia. Inless thantwo days we caught about a barrel of trout; sometimes we would even catch them at ten o’ciock at night. Early the following morning we pack- ed ourcamping goods and left on our homeward journey, camping at the mouth of the Shelburne River that night. For- getting about the many wild animals that were hunting for food around the woods we carelessly left our fish on the ground in front of the tent. We both went to sleep thinking we would be just as well offin the morning. As luck would have it Joker opened his eyes first, and looking out he sawa large skunk eating away atthe fish, He woke me upand said :—‘‘Lie still.’ We were just like prisoners of war, dare not move for fear we would be fired on. The only thing tor us to do, and as we did do, was to lie still and wait till the skunk went away. Had I opened my eyes first that morn- ing, it would not have been well for us, because I would have just let one of my boots fly at it, and then we would have been in trouble. Feeling quite sore over the loss of so many trout, we broke camp and paddled down over the Third Lake, or Rosignol, tothe ‘‘Hopper,” a swift running stream joining Second and Third lakes. Here we stayed two days, catch- ing more trout and watching logs go through the ‘‘Hopper.” As we were living on fish almost entirely, we thought a change would be good. Wehad not long to hunt before we saw a porcupine. After killing and dressing him, we put him onthe fire to roast and ina little while enjoyed a very nice meal. Before the wind began to blow next morning we packed our goods once more and made our way down over Second and First lakes, passing the ‘‘Sows,” some huge rocks under the ‘‘Umbrella,”’ a tree shaped like an umbrella, and through the ‘‘Narrows,’’ a deep and narrow channel. We soon reached the Indian Gardens, where our good teamster was waiting for us. Fortunately, he had brought some of Joker’s good wife’s cakes and bread. Having satisfied our hunger once more, we began to load up for home, and to my grief | found that | had lost my boots, probably left them at the “Hopper” and did not miss them on the way down be- cause we were in our stocking feet while in the canoe. We had travelled about two miles up the Garden Road, when we saw a little calf moose and tried to catch it. 1 chased it till my feet were so sore I could go no farther, but Joker was just about to catch it when the old moose came after us. By dodging behind trees and rocks we got away safely except for a few bad digs from the old moose. Joker had his two legs cut badly, and 1 had my left knee put out of business. We soon bandaged ourselves up with pieces of shirts and bags, and made for home as quickly as the good horse could carry us. We arrived home about eleven o’clock that night feeling quite sore, but were just as good as ever in a few days. Thus closes the story of a fishing trip up the River Mersey with Joker. LEAPING SALMON AND DYING DOG SALMON FLAPPING OVER THE RIFFLES. The Unsolved Mystery of the Salmon. BY BONNYCASTLE DALE, |VERMAN, and Jordan after a life } long study, Babcock after years of practical work in general fishery matters as well asin hatcheries, Cobb in his reports of the Alaska fisheries, the magnificent work of the special Com- missions appointed by the Commissioner of Fisheries ef the United States, my own two years work—all have tailed to solve the mystery of the disappearance of the salmon from eur shores and their reap- pearance several years later. Our ewn country has done little to investigate this mystery. I speak of the Dominion when | state this. British Columbia, under the skillful guidance of John Pease Babcock, is doing al the needed guardian and hatchery work and when we have more leisure, when?’ this the largest Province of all, with its my- riad rivers, its thousand streams, its countless Islands, sounds and fiords, is opened up more thoroughly for man’s settlement, then, and only then, will we be able to take our place in the ranks of the investigating Commissioners of the world. Only one little fact have we gleaned. The salmon hatched out in our wonder- fully scattered watersheds, do not disap- pear for feur years as has been so often stated, for I have been able to trace them for at least one year, if nota little more, possibly one year anda half after they leave the parent stream, from that until the full grewn four year old salmon re- turns to spawn and die on our shores as its ancestors have for countless ages, the mystery of its feeding grounds remain unsolved. THE UNSOLVED MYSTERY OF THE SALMON Come with Fritz and I and see the salmon as we do daily. Let me first of all attempt to describe this wildly magnificent Vancouver Island and remember that although it is our largest western island it is only one among many inthis mis-named Pacific Ocean, one and the greatest, along our thousand mile sea line. Picture to yourself a red- topped range of hills and mountains that run along past your limited vision for three hundred and fifty miles, a rolling sea of metal-bearing trap rock full eighty miles wide, clothe these almost to the summits with gigantic red and white firs and tall, noble cedars. Fill in all the valleys and bench lands with alder and scrub oak, bull pine and sallal, salmon berry and wild rose bushes, drape all the half exposed ridges and summits with waving fern and clutching moss and lichen, people these with elk and black- tail deer, black bear and cowardly pan- ther. Cut up every mile of this shore line into fantas- tic harbors, spit sheltered or rock guarded. some many mil- es long, others wee bit shelters from the wind and the wave. In turn fill all these with every manner ofinver- tebrate, with al! the eatable shell fish, with all the good food fishes, add the sharks and the devil-fish, the seal and the séa lion. Litter- ally spatter the water with blackdots, these aretheinnumer- able flocks of sea - fowl, the ducks of all breeds, the brant,thegeese, the swans, all the plover and the snipe. En- SCOWLOADS OF SHINING BAILER NET SALMON FALLING AROM THE INTO THE SEA. 1029 liven the little clearings where man has wrested a few acres from the giant vegetables, with quail and pheasant, ruf- fed and willow grouse—and into this scene of primeval beauty pour a shining, crowding, splashing, leaping host of salmon that no man may number—then you may have a very small conception of the actual wonders of the mighty island ! Here is a typical island river, the Sooke, a brawling rushing torrent in the rainy season, a thing of clean, blue, pebbly beds and deep, transparent pools and dry reaches in the summer season. Up this now halt dry stream during these early fall days the dog salmon, thecoho sal- mon and the Steelhead trout may be seen struggling. We only get these two salmon out of the five varieties of the Pacific sal- mon orRussian salmon as it is often called. Remember that this fish differs from our true Atlantic salmon in the manner of spawning. The gamey, excellent eating Atlantic salmon spawns in the fresh waters, rivers and returns to the sea. The coarser cousin, the Pacific sal- men,spawns in the fresh water rivers and almost im- mediately dies and rots upon the shore, as it is emaciated, fraved, starved, torn and half dead when it is spawning. We divide this sal- mon into five varieties: the Quinnat, or as it is locally call- ed the spring, the blueback,— this is the local sockeve that veu eat as can- ned salmon all over Canada— unless they put up an inferior fish ; third the silver, called 1030 the coho out here; fourth the humpback, a soft, pink-fleshed fish, not the deep salmon red of the first three good foodsalmon; and fifth and poorest thedog salmon, asoftpale- fleshed fish. Add to these the big, hard fighting steelhead trout and you have the six fish that yearly crowd up the British Columbia and the United States streams to spawn. [jit isin the early fall that the first stragglers, the couriers of the mighty host, arrive. A few of these leap and play about the mouthof the rivers. All dur- ing June, July and August huge schools of lsalmon, mighty, shining living rivers of ROD AND GUNiIN CANADA past us and to think that they are literally starving, living on the tissues they have builded up. There is a full thousand miles ahead for some of the fish we see passing up the Straits that divide this island from the mountainous U.S. shore, and as these fish swim with each tide, falling back with the next, it takes months to make the full trip. During all this time no food of any kind is eaten by the millions of mouths. Daily ,after the egg sacs and milt bags have _ attained full growth, the fishlose in weight, until later, after they have dragged their bod- ies overrapids and riffles, up shallow SALMON CROWDING UP A SHALLOW RIVER. fish amid the currents of the Straits of Juan de Fuca have passed along the shores of this island on their way to the Spawning streams of the mainland. These salmon are spring sockeye and some coho, the families that go far up the great rivers to spawn, hundreds of miles from the Ocean mouth. Poor fish ! for weeks the egg sacs and the milt bags have been growing larger until now they fill nearly all the body cavity. No room there for a stomach and food, so the stomach shrinks and the fish stops feeding. It is pitiful to look at the thou- sands of great silvery fish that daily crowd streams, leaping many asteep fall in the way, they are litterly worn to the bone. Many a noble salmon we have seen so frayed and torn by rock and branch and current that its tail becomes extended fleshless from its body, its fins were mere fringes, its body a mass of fungus cover- ed wounds, its once shapely jaw hooked so that it could not nearly close its mouth —and these were not all females, even the males went agape. Onward, ever onward, upwards tothe shallows, where both male and female beat and clean out asmall depression and the male constant- ly swimming about the spawning female THEZUNSOLVED MYSTERY OF THE SALMON impregnates with his milt tne several thousand eggs, averaging some six thou- sand. Many of the fish are so spent that they die before the full course of the spawning is done, Poor, poor fish, what a tragic race it ran to even arrive here at all! As far north as we can trace the starting of the ‘‘run,”’ in Behring Sea, the squat natives were active with net and spear and weir. The rivers that debouch into the sea were lined with salmon traps, great long fences of power driven firs, wire netting and cotton net hung, traps that take from a thousand to fifty 1031 into the now diminishing host. No soon- er had the survivors of this starving homing army passed the drift nets of the river’s mouths and started to ascend the parent streams, or as near to the parent streams as instinct would lead them, than the natives, the Indians to whom by all right the fish belong (and a dying race also) as they form the winter’s food of these Pacific tribes, fell upon them with spear and net and weir, dragging the dead and dying fish ashore and drying and smoking them for food, (bad food) cause of the heavy death rate inthe tribes. INDIANS NETTING THE MOUTH OF THE SOOKE RIVER. thousand fish at one catch. Allthe sounds and bays and straits held purse and drag nets that took millions from the shining throng. As this gleaming river of fish pressed southward and nearer the rivers a fleet of boats, armed with long drift nets, manned by Japanese, active men of Nippon that have displaced our white fishermen and take nearly all the _ value of our fisheries back to their island kingdom. These men made sad inroads Even after this tremendous assult there were sufficient salmon of some of the varieties left to fill the spawning pools in some of the streams. In some rivers the most valuable salmon, the sockeye, had been caught out so thoroughly that none reached the spawning grounds. %i We have established hatcheries at some of the headwaters of these rivers, and when enough of the fish are allowed to ascend the stream the eggs are taken 1032 from the female and successfully hatched without the enormous waste that Nature has allowed—if the balance has not been disturbed by man this waste would not have been apparent. November and December see the shores of the rivers and lakes, the streams and bays lined by the dead and dying salmon. This occurs over thou- sands of miles of sea and river front. I think one of the most pitiful sights in Nature is to see a male salmon, one that has passed through the spawning grounds with his mate following that mate as it slowly flaps its way along. Lightened of the great mass of eggs, its poor body weakened by its two or three months fast and torn and wounded by its long journey, it has lost its power of balance and continually turns over. The male, while sadly weakened and actually starving, has been able oftimes to ROD AND GUN IN CANADA keep and retain more power and life. Curious as to the actions of his mate he follows, swimming slowly about her as she struggles in the shallows, edging up to her side as she remains motionless, awkwardly plunging off, for he has lost his primal speed and grace, as’ she splashes and struggles on her side. At last her journey is ended, a few feeble flaps of the once powerful tail, an in- termittent waving of the fins, a gaping of the gills—then death ensues—yet the male fish lingers, swimming about and wondering why his once active mate is solong still in oneplace. For hours he swims about her, wandering off at times, returning ever to his strange vigil. Finally the current dislodges her and she sinks, submerged on her side, and down the brawling stream the dead fish, and her faithful, dying mate, swiftly dis- appear. A New Brunswick Lost Lake Found. BY ARTHUR L. SLIPP, LL. B. companion I was ona fishing trip on the headwaters of the Keswick River, New Brunswick. We met acci- ‘dentally at one of the lakes twogentlemen from Woodstock. Louis Brewer, ot Stone Ridge, the well-known guide was with them. We remained together a couple of days, and removing to another lake met a Fredericton fishing party headed by a man from the old country and Col. Loggie, of the Crown Land Department. Chas. McGuiggan of Millville was with the Fredericton outfit and at dinner he was telling about a small lake that he camped near twenty-five years ago. He told of the seamless bags full of trout the men used to drag into camp Sundays, and how he and others had hunted many times since for the lake, but never could find a trace of it. Now 1 had heardabout this lake and its bags full of trout from a man at the present time aresident in Wood- stock, and whose veracity has never been questioned—in fact he is now a dea- con in one of our churches. Brewer had heard about this magic pond. He had hunted for it several times too. Natur- @: August 10th, 1907, witha single ally enough we listened and got what in- formation we could. After dinner we got our crowd togeth- er, that is the Woodstockers and Brewer, and had a council of war. Brewer and I wanted to have a try at lost lake hunting. The rest were not at all anxious toplunge into the unknown wilderness. One was pressed for time. So it fell out that Brewer and I shook hands with all the rest on the banks of the lake and they started for Millville with Col. Loggie’s party. After travelling for about amile, most of it heavy up-grade, we called a halt to take our wind and take stock of our sup- plies and see how much information we had to work on. Our provisions would last four or five days if we caught plenty of fish to go with them. We knew that the lake was to the right of the Risteen Portage when facing Nashwaak, and that it was on a Gibson Timber Block. It was near an old camp, that was all—little enough. So we started and toiled on hour after hour over what seemed a never ending A NEW BRUNSWICK hardwood ridge, stopping occasionally to climb a tall tree to have a look at the country. Wewereon very high land. Caribou, moose, bears, deer and small game were abundant. About four p.m. we began to descend intoa low winding valley. The character of the timber changed. It was now chiefly spruce. We made up our minds it was what the lumbermen call the Yerxa Block that we were then passing through. Presently we came to a run- ning stream. It must have emptied in- to the main Keswick. At five o’clock we were passing over a country covered with stunted spruce and fir trees, and thickly strewn with drift rocks, and not unlike the style of country met within the Great North. Having travelled almost continuously for five hours and a half, we at last came to that part of this region where the lake was supposed to be located. Brewer’s idea was to get somewhere near the lake and then follow the beaten animai paths to the lake. This was a goed idea, but the paths ran in all direc- tions, and did not ge to the lake, as the whole surrounding country was low and well watered. So we tried a different plan. Compass in hand we travelled abeut one mile east, then turned at right angles running a mile north. We found a little brook, and thinking it might flow into or out of the lake, followed it. But it lost itself in a shaky tundra bog where We nearly got mired. Now we traveled west nearly a mile then south another mile. Not finding anything in the last mile we walked back to a small brook we had crossed when coming west and followed it up stream until we found it tumbling down stream Over great boulders. | said to Brewer that there couldn’t be any lake on the top of this hill. He agreed but thought the water in the brook was rather soft to’ the hand and must come from a lake or a pond. We were in a pretty pickle. It was within ahalf hour of dark. We hadn’t found the lake, we had no dry wood fora camp fire, no blankets or overcoats, we were wet and hungry and a downpour of rain was about to commence. Most of my gentle readers will remember that it LOST LAKE FOUND 1033 rained almost continuously during the month of August ’07. However we con- cluded to follow the brook up the moun- tain side and what do you suppose we found? The lost lake. It was a little beauty too. While Brewer peeled bark and cut poles for the camp! cut an alder and rigged a line onit. The first cast— no fish. The second—the water boiled with them and soon we had enough for supper—all even size like herring. We made a bark camp and got a supply ot wood, the last by torch light, and having raised our bough bed off the wet ground slept soundly till morning although the rain fell constantly in torrents. Next morning after catching what trout we wanted in five minutes, we blazed a trail to within 100 yards of the Risteen Portage. Then we walked out to the above named road and inscribed our pri- vate marks on a large spruce tree. Then we returned to the lake and took life easy fora time. When we left the lake we struck off east instead of retracing our steps westward so I never saw the mark- ed spruce tree again, but think we could find it again as we made a map of all the country traversed on this trip. We did not catch any fish out of this lake to take home as we were sure of them in another lake we intended to visit be- fore going home which was ten miles nearer the railroad (i. e. Sills Lake.) It would not be relevant to tell under this heading of how we found another lake so roiled by four moose that were paddling around in it that the fish in it couldn’t see and we couldn’t catch any there ; or how I lost the bottle of fly dope and consequently the flies almost devour- ed us ; nor of the giant moose horn half eaten up by porcupines that we found and brought home as a souvenir. We visit- ed lake after lake, always journeying southeast and camping wherever night overtook us. At last after a zig-zag course of over fifty miles we came to the railroad at a point fifteen miles south of that af which we entered the forest ten days before. We named the lake ‘‘Lake Louis”. Some of the New Brunswick Land Co’s survey- ors, a lumberman or two, and some trap- pers are the only ones that have been there in twenty years. A Moose Hunt in New Brunswick. BY W forty-five on the morning of Septem- = ber, the eighteenth, on the Shore Line Railway, we arrived at Lepreaux station some time during the morning. (Anyone who has ever travelled on the Shore Line knows that that time is quite accurate enough for that railway. It must be seen to be appreciated.) There we found a buckboard and our guide, Arthur Shaw, waiting for us. We loaded our provisions on the buck- board and drove six miles into the woods over an old lumberroad. It was almost easier to walk than to try to stick on the team, but our driver was a good one and our provisions were tied on firmly. But the stones and Lis St. John, N. B., at seven bumps were huge. At one jolt. 1 left .the front seat so far thatwhen! came down I lit in the back seat and | can assure you I did not stay lit long, but lit out for the camp on my feet. When we ar- rived at the camp — which, by the way is perfection itself in the way of luxurious sleeping and cooking appointments— hungry as we were, we could not but pause on the wide verandah to admire the beautiful surroundings. In front of the camp stretched the broad expanse of Seven-Mile Lake,the shores thickly wood- ed with magnificent evergreens and hard- wood, the foliage just changing to yel- lows and reds. The woods were close to the camp onevery side except that of the lake. The next morning we were up before daylight, and after a hearty breakfast— set off through the forest—Arthur carry- jng a lantern and we keeping as close to jt as possible. I can never describe the WwW. A BIT OF THE RIVER. L beauty of the dark, silent, frosty woods— one has to be there to feel the whole fascination of it. Before dawn we were ensconced on some hill top, and to see the stars fade, and the dawn brighten in the eastern sky, while every twig and blade of grass began to sparkle and glisten as if incrusted with diamonds. Oh! at such moments it certainly was very good to bealive, ‘‘and to be young was Heaven.”’ At dawn, Arthur began call- ing for moose, with a horn he had made out of a piece of white birch bark. But the wind came up with the sun, so calling was over for that morning. He called again at sunset from another location, and again at sunrise on Monday, but withouttempting a moose forth from his forest home, although he got several ‘long distance” answers. Tuesday morn- we arose atthree- thirty, and after a tramp of about six miles we set- tled ourselves on a hill top near the Ragged Falls, the most perfect spot it has eyer been my good fortune to behold. We could see for miles around us—small wooded hills and valleys and lakes and the Lepreaux River winding like a silver ribbon through itall. When we first reach- ed this place it was only half light, and as the dawn came and this sight unfold- ed before us, like some wonderful panor- ama, all touched with a silver brush as the frost glittered on every twig—it was a sight one sees but once in a lifetime and never forgets. As daylight came Arthur began calling moose, and called at inter- vals until about seven o’clock. _ By this time there was quite a breeze stirring, so he decided it would be of no use to call longer. So we shook out our cramped A MOOSE HUNT IN NEW BRUNSWICK muscles and even ventured to kill a stray mosquito or so, and decided we would stay right where we were for an hour or so longer and adsorb some more of the beauty. Suddenly Arthur made a sign for silence again, and we simply flattened out. (His quick ear had heard a moose about a mile awayin the woods.) He reached for his horn and sent a long call far off into the forest. For an instant afterwardsthere was silence ; and then faint but un- mistakable, we heard an answ- ering ‘‘waugh, waugh !” After a moment Arth- ur called again, and then—Oh ! the joy of that moment! The mooseanswered loudly, and we could hear him coming up a wooded gully towards us. We silently got our rifles ready, put- ting our sights at one hundred yaras. We could now hear him = cracking brushwood and twigsas hecame along carelessly through the woods ; and his waughs’’ OUR GUIDE, ARTHUR, CALLING A MOOSE. were now just a grumbling murmur. Now he could not be more than two hundred yards from us, and we scarcely breathed but watched with every muscle tense, for him to emerge from the trees and undergrowth. But now there was silence and Arthur 1035 sent alow coaxing call, but allin vain did we listen for an answer. For many minutes there was silence, broken only by Arthur’s occasional calls—and then he told us in heart-broken whispers—‘‘He’s got wind of us and gone back into the woods.” Just fancy, thathuge beast had got suspicious and sneaked silent- ly back to the forest without so much = as stepping on a dry leafortwig. After ten minu- tes Arthur pick- ed up his horn again,and gave a long peculiar call. For a moment, _ sil- ence — and then, about a mile away, where we first had heard him, Mr. Moose an- swered again, but very faint and hesitating- ly. Arthur call- ed several tim- es, and finally he decided to make another tour of investi- gation, and we could hear his answers com- ing gradually nearer. But this time he came very sus- piciously, and we heard no breaking bran- ches or snap- i= 2 pi ne twigs. Right here I want to say that until you have heard a moose coming, answering the guide’s calls—you have missed the most thrilling moments in your life. Pres- ently we heard him givea long grunt, and start out of the trees on the op- * 3234 a7 abc 5 Be oe 1036 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 4 distance to shoot but it certainly did not take as leng to get to our game, as we rushed through that gully we touched only the high places. After the meat was dress- ed, the portage out to an old lum- ber road was a hard piece of work, for the meat must all be taken out of the woods. But the next morning we cheerfully walked in the six miles to the station, while the team took the meat and head. Old moose hunters tell us that it was a most wonderful thing to get that moose back the second time—for a suspicious moose is THE CAMP ON SEVEN MILE LAKE. the canniest thing in the woods and Arthur certainly was a won- posite side of the gully from us, and still der to get him back for us with the breeze quite a distance off. (Arthur just breath- blowing in his direction. This winter we ed ‘‘three” and we changed our rifle will have the antlered head, and look back sights from one to three hundred yards.) pleasantly to our first moose hunt. Justthen we caught our first sight of him—and I can tell you that was a moment to be remembered forever, as the bushes parted and the majestic animal appeared and started walking up the bare rocky hillside. About six strides he took, then turned partly towards us to listen. At that instant Our two rifles rang out simultaneously, and then again— and he dropped, half staggered to hisfeet again, and slid down the steep rock into a pool in the brook, dead. Three hundred yards may have been quitea SEVEN MILE LAKE—VIEW FROM CAMP. -——S ——————s — —— —— The Old Home. BY DR. WYCLIFFE MARSHALL. In my childhood there was an oft chosen by- way, Where grass in midsummer was wavy and long And where, in its joy, was a very bright river That rippled and babbled and murmured its song. And there on its high grassy bank was the beechwood, The far reaching elm cast its shadow around. ’Twas there too the Canada maple was growing, And bright fiery tassels of sumach were found. THE OLD HOME While on through the patches of shade and of sunshine, In ripple and eddy still dancing away, A dear old, clear old beautiful river Kept murmuring and singing the whole summer day. And there too, the red-breasted robin was singing, The bluebird once swayed on the branches on high As if undecided which charm to be seeking ; The green of the earth or the blue of the sky. And still from the depths of the shadiest places, With ripple and song never ceasing to run, That dear old, clear old beautiful river Whirled merrily into the light of the sun. And there leaped the trout through the rapids and shallows Midstream by the dead whitened bough of a tree Where oft in his glory the bold old kingfisher Swooped down on his prize ’twas intended for me. While I, youthful angler, expectantly waited The impulse conveyed by the twing on the line That hung in that dear old beautiful river Whose bright speckled beauties no more may be mine E’en now the gay butterfly flits o’er the water, The wild bee returns to the sweet scented flowers, The pretty clothed bob-o-link flings o’er the meadows His shrill whistled praise of the bright sunny hours. The stately old Hickory still does invite me To come back and lounge in the depths of the glen, That beautiful, beautiful, beautiful river. Is calling me back to my boyhood again. No more by the bend where the water is deepest I pile the few garments a bey needs to wear, No more may I plunge in the pure gurgling water To sport with its ripples, their coolness to share. For I’m far away from that green grassy meadow While time into years passes swiftly along. But still in the distance that charming old river Is calling me back with the voice of its song. 1037 Bass Fishing in Florida. BY EZRA P. YOUNG. HE writer has spent several winters, very delightfully too, on the west coast of Florida at the village of Dunedin, a small place not far from St. Petersburg and quite near the well known Florida resort, Belleair. Sailing and fishing on the gulf are the sports most enjoyed by visitors and few seem to know of the possibilities of hooking black bass in the fresh water lakes which are so plentiful in this lo- cality. During my first winter’s stay in ‘ Dunedin I did some little fresh water fishing in a small lake two miles in- land, Lake Jerry. Not having a guide I took a companion along, one who en- joyedabass ‘‘strike”’ too. The boat used was leaky and rath- er clumsy and I had no suitable bait, it being next to im- possible to obtain live minnows. Hav- ing some Phantoms along I tried them and caught a num- ber of bass. We alternately pushed or paddled the boat around the grassy shores of the lake, one propelling while the other trolled for fish, all fish caught were hooked close to shore along the edges of the lily pads or water gras- ses. They were big mouth bass, the on- ly variety of bass waters. Profiting by;my first winter’s exper- ience I procureda canvas boat up porth for the next winter and a supply of Dowgiac minnows for bait. The col- lapsible boat was shipped early in the fall by freight so that it would be sure to be found in southern MR. E. P. YOUNG WITH HIS FINE FISH. ready for me by Christmas, when I expect- ed to be in Dunedin. I think it was in February when it did reach me and after I had given it up as hopelessly lost. The little boat although very light would easily carry three and it was just what I needed for portaging around from lake to lake. Two of us could shoulder it and carry ita mile without much fati- gue, it didn’t leak a drop and could be rowed with ease thro. gh theshallow- est water. Some of the lakes are shal- low, covering large areas with occasion- al deep holes, and in these we caught our fish. One morning in February, a bright Spring morning such as we have up north in June, we pushed our little craft into the wat- ers of McCllung’s lake, about a mile inland, pushing through the reeds and rice a short dis- tance we floated into the first deep pool. Armed with my light steel rod and Dowgiac min- now I soon landed a three pound bass and before leaving the pool I had four beauties. Leaving this pool after get- ting about all the fish we thought it would yield on this particular occasion we again pushed into shallow water. For about a mile we rowed through shallow water covered with a growth of wild rice andswamp grass. Seemingly we were sailing through a great grain field for no water was in sight. Finally, a little ahead 1 saw some dark water, quite a pond of it, Getting my rod and minnow BASS FISHING IN FLORINDA in shape I had my companion slip up to the deep water very quietly with our little boat. We felt sure that bass were lurking in the depths of this pool. While still floating in shallow water I made a cast ahead among the lily pads that skirted the pool and my bait had hardly touched the water when I felt a big tug, sending an electric thrill through my body. He took nearly all the line off my reel before he stopped at the further side of the pool. I knew he was firmly hooked and it was only a question of tiring him out to land the big fish safely. I saw and felt enough of him to know that he was the biggest bass I ever hooked. My little steel rod bent double as I checked his speed. When I tried to keep him from entangling the line among the lillies he tugged and pulled like a whale. I have never seen a big mouth bass show so much game. Twenty minutes later I drew him up meekly alongside the boat put my fiagers through his gills and lifted my ten pound bass into the boat. His length was twenty-four inches and he was certainly a beauty. Several other 1039 ‘little’ fellows weighing only three or four pounds were added to our string in that pool before we went home triumphant with our ten pounder. Bass and brim are about the only two good varieties ot fish found in these lakes. There is little fishing done, how- ever, and the waters abound in these fine fish. I Saw one native trying to ‘‘bob” bass, he wason board a sort of ark made boxy of pine boards and painted bright red, a danger signal probably for the fish. Armed with a long pine pole, a short line and bob with bait on its end he bobbed along but bobbed in vain and seemed much surprised at our luck when he never had a strike. On these waters we find the blue heron, our Ontario crane, wading in the lakes and nesting in the low shrubbery growing in the water. They find the winter climate in Florida very much like the summers in Ontario, averaging about seventy. Like these birds and the wild geese I fly to the south in the ' winter and it might be called a ‘‘Wild Goose Chase !” A Quebec Fishing Lake. The praises of Brome Lake and its fishing advantages continue to be sung. Last fishing season sawa number of visitors on the Lake, some coming from England, and others from different Pro- vinces and States of the Union, while all appeared tobe satisfied with their Sport. Brome Lake is in the Province of Que- bec and is about five miles long by three wide. It is a beauti- ful sheet of water, eight miles from Sutton, and easy of access. It was in this lake that Mr. E. J. Carpenter captured his re- cord black bass as stated in our November number. Our present illustration shows the result of a July day’s hook and line fishing by Messrs. Clark, who are proprietors of a butter tub factory at Sutton, and who in addition to a couple of pleas- ure trips across the lake, caught thirty- six pickerel, weighing ninety-two pounds, the shortest being twenty inches. The gentlemen holding the upright pole in his hand is Mr. George E. Clark, with his eldest son, George Clark, Jr. to the left, and two young twin sons in the stern. The other gentleman with the cap is Mr. Wm. C. Clark, the senior member of the firm. The Messrs. Clark are well known business men and sports- men—known from Montreal to the Maine Woods and through the Megantic region as wellas in Northern Vermont. A Day at “the Orifice.” Black Bass Fishing in the Cool Waters of the Georgian Bay. BY G J. MITCHELL. | can avail himself of a vacation in ™ bass time, that delightful season of the year when one most strongly desires to get out of doors and away from the city. ’Tis not difficult to analyze the feelings of an ardent angler who finds the summer slipping away withno opportunity offer- ing to cast line ou water or feel the exul- tant thrill of a lusty strike. Such indeed seemed our portion, when, the holiday fall- ing ona Monday, gave us an extended week-end which looked particularly invit- ing and we made hurried arrangements for an assault on the bass family. I had been invited by an old pal to join him on a visit.to his family at their sum- mer home on one of the many islands of the Georgian Bay, whose adjacent waters promised some famous fishing and my acceptance was but a matter of course. With our tackle and outfit we boarded an early Saturday morning train that, con- trary to expectations, landed us at our destination on time. Transferring our belongings to the launch, a short half hhour’s run up the choppy Narrows and we were landed at ‘‘Kilcoo,” hungry but happy with that feeling of an enjoyable freedom that follows an enforced six months’ grind at the desk. Luncheon over, we changed to soiled ducks and jerseys which made us, if pos- sible, more comfortable and were soon busy selecting tackle preparatory to a sortie on the ‘‘Micropterus Dolomieu’’ or preferably small mouth Bass. With in- different luck we tried the likely spots and returned at sundown with a fair catch. Hee indeed is the fisherman who Sunday we spent quietly, following a dip in the Bay and breakfast, we convoy- ed the childrenin their rambles over the Island and enjoyed, quite as much as the youngsters, the many little happenings incident to sucha tramp. After dinner, a most elaborate meal, we struck north- west and did a four or five mile stroll, returning in time for tea. Winding up the rocks towards the cottage, which nestled cosily amongst the trees, and facing the bay, the view before us was indeed beautiful and amply justified our host in his choice of location. We were driven indoors in the evening by a pass- ing shower accompanied by most vivid lightning flashes, whose reflected glare from the placid waters of the bay pro- vided a most interesting display. Five-thirty found Haec and myself astir; with a gorgeous sun-rise before us as we paddled across to a small island not far from the river mouth and landed four nice fish before breakfast, including a four pounder that strained the Bristol to the breaking point as he swirled back and forth, breaking water, chugging and gamely fighting until finally exhausted he was lifted into the boat and despatched. Returning for breakfast we found the family busily preparing for a day’s fish- ing at the ‘‘Orifice,” a bass ground of much repute, some two and ahalf miles north east. A shortage of bread necessi- tated a run to the port which we made in record time before a spanking breeze in a St. Lawrence skiff with a leg o’ mutton. The two larger boats with the Governor, his daughters and their husbands had gone away sometime before when we fol- lowed in the canoe, which loaded as it was with lunch baskets, anchor and sun- dry tackle afforded scant free-board for the rather choppy roll which we encoun- tered as we rounded the point and faced the Georgian proper. With some slight shifting of ballast we tackled it and had an exciting paddle of twenty minutes or so, the big white cap- ped combers that rolled up to meet us threatening to capsize us at any moment. With the spray in our faces we stuck to the paddles and watching our opportun- ity came about and made the channel, A DAY AT “‘THE ORIFICE” where, once inside, the water was as smooth as the veritable mill pond. We went ashore, emptied the bilge water, re- arranged our disordered cargo and again set out. A short sprint brought us up with the rest of the party who signalled to come ashore for luncheon. Appropria- ting a disused camp for the purpose, a fire was lighted and we shortly sat down to asmacking fine dinner with an excel- lent pot of coffee that required the com- bined efforts of the party to rescue when our fire place collapsed under the strong breeze. The meal over, we launched the boats and paddled across to the ‘‘Orifice” at the mouth of the channel, anchors were run out and the assault began, A sweeping swell rolled in from the bay and our small craft were kept in active motion, though the conditions were well nigh perfect for good fishing. We had it, my dear read- ers! But 1 am anticipating. The first fish, in true courtier style, went to the ladies, the governor immediately followed with another and for sometime thereafter followed a succession of strikes, struggles and exciting captures. Our canoe well placed just off the rocks seemed out of the run and we pulled up anchor and back paddled a hundred feet or so farther out. In a minute we gota strike and landed a two pounder, in twenty minutes we had a half dozen, two over the three pounds. During the afternoon a number of others were added to the catch, thick sturdy fellows who took bait warily, but once hooked and you had a thrilling few moments as they swirled under and about the canoe, forced you to give line as they made off, and again coming to the sur- face with a mighty spring, made their best efforts to dislodge the hooks. These were the small mouth black Bass in their native environment and well worthy of any man’s seeking. While we were engaged in this most enjoyable sport one of our party chose to enliven the proceedings and added a dash of color to our outing by accidentally plunging overboard from his rather pre- carious position on the after gunwale, describing a most graceful arch as he de- scended into the cool waters of the cut. Reappearing shortly he was soon rescued and taken ashore, a change of clothing supplied by the various members of the 1041 party while his own were drying, soon re- stored his good humor and he returned to his fishing none the worse for his ducking, to find the fish had remained in his vicinity with commendable loyalty, as he demonstrated by almost immediately landing a fine three pound bass. Our catch now numbered some twenty five, averaging, possibly, two pounds each and the boats hauled line and pre- pared for the homeward trip. The sport was of the best and though loath to leave Haec and I each with a fresh bait cast for the last fish. My twelve foot of line had barely reached below water when I felt a tug in respone and after a short, crisp tussle lifted the last black beauty in- to the boat. Stowing the tackle we rais- ed anchor, knelt to our paddles and start- ed on our return to the camp. The gale of noon-day had subsided when we slowly made our way down the wide reach connecting the bays. Witha glorious sunset before us we wound in and out of the rush beds, the soft twitter- ing of the reed birds hushed in unison with the restful silence of the summer evenings in the nerth country proving grateful indeed to eyes and ears accustom- ‘ed to busy streets and clanging car-bells and we wished fora longer holiday that we might enjoy its pleasures and delight in the open. ’Twas deep twilight ere we made the wharf and after a wash up sat down to abounteous supper at which two of us at least fairly outdid ourselves. The catch was entered in the official log and we shortly climbed aloft, being reminded of an early start in the morning. A few minutes spent in packing for the return trip and the lights were out. I said ‘‘good night,” everybody pulled the blankets closer, turned once or twice, settled com- fortably and lo; it was morning—with a cheerful voice calling us to get up. A hasty breakfast, after which good-byes were said to our kind host and family and we stepped aboard the palatial launch of an accommodating neighbor, caught our train without difficulty and shortly step- ped down at the ‘‘Union,” well browned by the sun, with apleasant memory of our week-end on the Georgian and a substan- tial box containing the catch of, probably, the finest black Bass it has ever been my pleasure to hook. A Day in the North Woods. BY CHARLES CAMERON, E had that morning located the W ground where deer were actively ~ working, and had taken close ob- servation of their runways. At an early hour in the afternoon we took our posi- tions, and the wind was in our favor. From the place I had selected under a spruce on the brow ofthe hill I could see two runways that united a short distance below, and led to the head of the lake where deer were accustomed to go down and drink and wallow in the shallow water near the shore. About sixty yards south of me my guide had stationed him- self where he could see still another run- way, that led down through a ravine and joined those above referred to leading to the water. I was so situated that I could see a small part of the ravine over which the guide was keeping guard, and I probably spent quite as much time watching in that direction as I did in scanning the two converging trails in front of me. I felt quite sure—without knowing why— that if our anticipations were realized the developments would be along his ra- vine and not on my side of the hill. It was tedious waiting, but the mono- tony was somewhat relieved for a time by the audacity of a red squirrel that evi- dently had his home in the maple at the foot of which the guide had entrenched himself. From this tree a hollow log ex- tended out almost to the edge of the ra- vine, and was the avenue through or Over which the little quadruped usuallytravelled to and from his home. Upon his return from a foraging expedition shortly after our arrival, he saw the log was occupied by an intruder, and barked a vigorous protest from the farther end; but by de- grees grew bolder and approached near- er and nearer until he was not more than ten feet from the man on the log, and then persistently barked defiance in his very face. It was difficult to know which was disturbed the most. It was plain the hunter did not want to make any movement to frighten the squirrel away, but knew his angry chatter would indicate to an animal as cunning as a deer that something was alarming the rodent, and that it would be safer to keep in the background. At length the squirrel rea- lizing that he could not dislodge the occu- pant of his pathway, jumped from the log, made a detour and went up the tree ; | then supposed the incident was closed. Unwilling to give up the con- test however, he immediately came down the tree and barked more furiously than ever, directly over and within a few feet of his enemy’s head. This was too much. The Winchester that was intend- ed for another purpose was used for a club, and the daring creature had such a narrow eScape from an untimely end that he scurried up the tree to his home and caused no further trouble. We had been concealed for hours and it was getting late. We could tarry but little longer and expect to reach our camp that night. The patches of sun- light that had forced themselves through the tree-tops here and there, grew small- er and smaller and then disappeared. The gloom of the forest began to deepen, and we knew that a darkness in which human eyes would be of little service was coming speedily. Still we waited. I had just scrutinized closely the runways on the hillside, and not seeing anything turn- ed to see if conditions were the same in the other direction, and suddenly, just as I turned, two gray shadowy forms came loping down the ravine. A buck and a doe. It was too dusky and the timber was too thick for accurate aim, but the guide took the chances and fired ; I hoped for the best but he had missed, and a sec- ond time he fired, at longer range of course and with no better results, and they both disappeared around the base ot the hill. Turning to me he said ‘‘the jig is up, we won’t see any more deer around here to-night”, and it seemed to me there could be no questioning his con- clusion. To miss twice under any circumstances seemed to him a reflection on his repu- tation and he was not in a talkative A DAY IN THE NORTH WOODS mood as we prepared to take our way homeward. He at once set a good pace, while I silently followed but was care- ful not to fall too far in the rear. The trail—if it could be called a trail—seem- ed to become more and more obstructed by fallen trees and bog holes, and when we found ourselves in a dense cedar swamp, my pathfinder paused to take his bearings, then turned abruptly right about and started in the direction from which he came. Thirty years’ experience asa guide had not made him infallible in following a rough and little used pathway through the dense forest in the semi-darkness of the coming night. He had lost the trail and knew that he must find it speedily or we must spend the night in the woods as best we could. I followed as before, but noticed that he was swearing steadily in an undertone. I have no doubt he had to swear in an emergency of this kind, but I liked him for being so considerate of others that he would not swear out loud. It was evident however that he was quite pro- ficient in this line, as the flow of words continued without interruption until the difficulty was overcome and he was safe- ly on the right trail; but I am inclined to think that the fact of missing the deer both times stimulated hiin somewhat in expressing his sentiments. Presently he stopped again to take his bearings-and breath- and I heard him say tohimselt ‘‘now I’m too far the other way”. Again he turned about and re- traced his steps, and after going a few hundred feet for the third time halted, and taking a careful survey of the sur- roundings, said, ‘‘now I’m all right’. lt was not quite clear to me that it was “all right’, but it proved to be so for in a short time an opening in the forest show- ed that we were approaching the landing where our boat was concealed. We had a row of three miles before us, and it was too dark even on the water to be agree- able, but we were able to find our lJand- ing without much difficulty. After the routine work had been done that night, the tent flap fastened down with a safety pin, the lights put out, and we had found our respective places under the blankets, I recalled the events of the day. I would not admit that I was dis- appointed, but I could not help feeling 1043 how much more satisfactory it would have been if that bullet from the Winches- ter had lodged just back of the shoulder blade of that handsome buck, instead of burying itself in the mud of the ravine. It occurred to me also that my views in this matter might not harmonize with his, and the fact that the bullet went wild that was intended for him was probably not keeping him awake. Perhaps it was reflections of this kind that kept me awake longer than usual. At all events I was still thinking the matter over, when I felt my partner, who had been asleep, strike vigorously at something and hastily light a match. ‘‘What is it now?” Iasked. ‘‘A spider as big as a mouse was on my face, and he is coming for me again,” he answered, as he held the match to the ground with one hand and struck at the aggressive insect with the other. It occurred to methat it was a little out of season for spiders, but I had learned not to question his views on wild things whether insects or larger game, and inasmuch as I am so constituted that I have no desire to have spiders the size of a mouse, or even those of a smaller species, explore my face, I asked with some concern as to the result of his se- cond attempt on the life of the midnight prowler. He assured me that he had extermi- nated the insect, rolled himself up a little tighter in the blankets, and his deep breathing soon indicated that the inter- ruption had ceased to disturb him. The hoarse inimitable hoot of the great voiced owls has always interested me, and I have often listened to their answer- ing calls, one near, the other far away, and wondered why they placed themselves so far apart, when exchanging their even- ing compliments. Possibly they may have learned that it is at long range, and when giving full expression to their deep voiced notes, that their owlish sentiments can be most appropriately expressed. At all events they no doubt have reasons of their own that we need not try to under- stand ; at least that is what I thought, as ‘from our camp I heard the lusty call from the forest on the mainland across the bay, answered at regular intervals by a hoot from our island home, and I listened to this hoarse dialogue until | also fell asleep. A Nova Scotian Fishing Experience. BY HAROLD B, Feed LAT Lake is situated in the depths of the largest area Of forest land in ~ Antigonish County, Nova Scotia, and is only a few hundred yards distant from the old stump that marks the bound- ary line between Antigonish and Guys- borough counties. This lake was dyna- mited tour or five years age by some use- less characters, who not being able to catch the trout inhabiting the lake in a sportsmanlike manner, took revenge on the fish by dynamiting their place of abode, and thus killing hundreds of very fine trout. This, however, did not pre- vent Flat Lake from remain- ing ahome for thousands of trout, owing to the fact that at the time the dyna miting took place hundreds of trout were in the brook which runs from the lake into the South River, and these with others from the river soon returned to their old home. Two years ago Flat Lake was leased from the owner of the sur- rounding land by three sportsmen, nam- ely, Dr. Huntley MacDonald, Dr. C. S. Agnew, and Mr. C. M. Henry, who or- ganized, what is called, the‘‘Valley Fish- ing Club.” Since leasing this lake they have imported some very fine trout fry, which they placed in the water,and when these trout are fully matured they will weigh from four to six pounds. I was invited by a member of this club to accompany them ona fishing excur- sion to their lake and of course accepted. The pleasure was enchanced by the antic- pation of being once more in the woods. THE HUT. (FROM LEFT TO RIGHT) DR. C, S. AGNEW, WM. POLSON (THE GUIDE) AND DR. HUNT- LEY MACDONALD. WHIDDEN. As Mr. Henry was unable to accompany us, much to our regret, there were just three of us to form the party. We had only been driving about an hour when it commenced to rain, but be- ing filled with determiaation which none but a lover of spert can possess, we de- termined to keep on, rain or shine. After driving twenty-three miles we arrived at Polson’s brook, (the brook that flows from the lake,) and put our horsein Mr. Wm. Polson’s barn, as his home is han- dier to the lake than any of the other houses in that district. After finishing o u r various duties about making our-— selves known etc., we pro- ceeded on our tramp through the woods, and I must say that we pre- senteda laugh- able spectacle, each carrying some peculiar article or ar- ticles, such as blankets,a frying pan, fishing rods, fishing baskets and last, but nomeansleast, the grub. After walking along a narrow, rough path in the thick of the woods for about two andahalf miles, we came to the club’s shanty which was built the previ- ous winter by Mr. Polson. Our first move after arriving at our destination was to eat a geod big lunch, and we certainly did eat, as we were more than hungry, we were starving. We were not in the very best of spirits now as the rain had not yet ceased, but instead was coming down in drops as big as marbles. However, we soon found plenty of work to do, to keep us busy, and to our surprise and regret we discov- A NOVA SCOTIAN FISHING EXPERIENCE ered that the scow was not in good sea- worthy condition, her bottom being one mass of holes and cracks. A little oak- um driven into these openings made a great difference, but did not make our craft water tight. The rain ceased almost as suddenly as it had started, so we soon had our scow launched, and were afloat. Although it seemed hard to believe, we were speedily fishing at the place of our dreams, Fiat Lake. The Doctor caught several trout, but the recent rain put us at a great dis- advantage, as we were fishing with flies. I had mever fished with a fly rod before, and when I think of the awkward man- ner in which I made my casts on that oc- casion I have to blush and laugh. I will guarantee that if my line tangled in my friends’ lines once that night it tangled fifty times. At last I became so ashamed of myself that I stopped fishing to give the Doctors a chance such as they rightly deserved, and as the scow was leaking badly I spent the time bail- ing. At times when the craft did net need the assistance of the ‘‘tin can,” I would watch my friends admiringly, as they cast their long limes and placed the flies on exactly the spot on which they a them to alight. Darkness prevented further fishing that night so we beeched our ‘‘flat box,” and proceeded to prepare a hot supper. Dr. Agnew made a fire under a large stone where the rain neglected to fall. Dr. Huntley made the tea, boiled the eggs and fried the beef steak. To our disap- pointment Mr. Polsen, our guide, would not aceept our invitation to eat at our house, but went home saying that he would return in the morning.The hot food certainly did taste good that night, and AFTER THE SPORT. 1045 we all declared that we had never tasted anything to equal it. The way we spent the night in that hut will never be forgotten by any of us. We all slept in one large bunk packed like sardines, but that did not aid in keeping us warm, and the rain prevented us trom securing some spruce or fir for a tick,and as we had only three blankets between us, each person wrapped in one and we were cold, cold, cold. Dr. Agnew slept on the weather side and he became so uncomfortable that he got up at half past three in the morning and dressed. Dr. Huntley and I arose an heur later, after securing about an hour’s sleep. Talk about rain! We certainly did have it in that locality. It seemed as if the main pipe in the clouds had burst right over our dwelling. There was nothing for us to do now, but to wait until the rain let up a bit, and during that wait the interior of the hut would have presented a very amusing spectacle to any one who couldhave seen it. One fellow was sitting on the edge ot the bunk with his legs hanging down, another sitting on an old cracker box, using it as a rocking chair, and the third was walking from one end of the room to the other in such a serious manner that one would think his life depended on the number of times he crossed the floor. One was whistling and keeping time with his feet, another singing,and a third humming,each trying to make a louder noise than his compani- ons, and each using a different tune with not a note of music in them all. As the rain did not abate we decided to pack up for home. Dr. Huntley went over to the lake to get his rod, which he had left there the night before, and soon returned but to our surprise had not only his rod but a 1046 beautiful trout. The Doctor was about as much surprised as we were and said with us, ‘‘that we had never heard of catching trout with a fly in the pouring rain.” This event gave us new life, and we were soon fishing in the pouring rain with flies. Our flies were in great demand that rainy morning, and when the sun came out about ten o’clock, we had an hour’s fishing which would be hard to beat, as with every cast we would catch one or two beautiful trout. I had improved greatly in my casting, which was due to the coaching of my kind friends. After catching all the fish we wanted we landed, and were greatly pleased to find Mr. Polson at the hut with a large fire in readiness for us. After eating a hearty, warm meal in the his- toric dwelling, we proceeded on our jour- ney through the woods, but not without a feeling of sadness at leaving the scene of our very pleasant outing, which was en- joyed immensely by the three of us. I shall never forget that morning. Every thing seemed to be endowed with new ROD AND GUN IN CANADA HOMEWARD BOUND. life. The grass was much greener than on the day previous and looked as if it had grown at least an inch. The buds on the trees of the previous day were now leaves and the birds sang as if they were in a new world, where they had to sing their sweetest. After bidding our friend adieu, we pro- ceeded on our long journey home, where we arrived without meeting with any notable adventure on the way. A. Derelict. BY THE REV. A. L. FRASER, In robes of splendour once men saw thee leave Some dipping shore, borne on a swelling tide, And to the offing thus so proudly ride, While fancies for thy future they did weave. We find thee now,—not where far billows heave Round steaming prows, that sail the boundless main; But on this tideless flat, where thou hast lain A thing undone,—for which thy friends must grieve ! Likewise, in quiet coves within life’s bay Are stranded ones, who bring from us a tear, As we return to some glad golden day When thine clean canvas caught the lifting cheer : In vain for them now blows the buoyant breeze . That bids each flapping sail to try the seas ! Conservation of Non-Nest Building Fishes of the Great Lakes * BY W. E. States Fish Commissioner, once declared that fishes should be arti- ficially propagated in such vast quantities that it would be unnecessary for either the Nation or any State to enact laws declaring a close season at any time of the year, not even during the spawning period. The utterance at the time was generally regarded as the expression of an enthusiast and asa brilliant dream impossible of fullfillment. Conditions, and the position which fish culture then occupied, seemed to warrant the general incredulity with which the utterance of Professor Baird was received; indeed it is not yet entirely a fact accomplished, though with few exceptions possibly it could be,if the National Government and the States would or could furnish money enough to hatch all the fish required to meet the needs and demands ot anglers and the market. Professor Baird’s re- marks, which may be regarded in a measure as a prophesy, is nearer realiza- tion than was thought possible a tew years ago. It is generally freely admit- ted, that, with increased population, and increased number of anglers and commer- cial fishermen and consequently greater demand, itis now impossible to main- tain and increase fish life, at least in the fresh waters, without the aid of artifical propagation. Evidence of this is too great for successful denial. One clear proof is that in every instance where food fishes are being propagated in vast quantities, and where nets and other devices are lawfully used, there is a more or less marked increase in the number of those fishes. On the other hand species not artifically propagated are rapidly diminishing in number. A notable example of decrease under such circumstances is the sturgeon. I think it is universally conceded by fish culturists that for years to come it will be necessary for Governments to [BJ sites Fis Baird, the first United MEEHAN provide by law for an annual close sea- son for nest building fishes, for a period betore and during their time of spawning, and further to forbid by law,the catching of such fish until they will have reached a size and age which will assure ot their naturally spawning once. Among this class of fishes may be named prominent- ly the black bass and trout. Huge appropiations and large areas of land for fish hatching purposes are not necessary for fish culturists for the pro- pagation of non-nest building fishes on a scale more than sufficient to meet the annually growing demand of the market. A close season during the spawing period for such fishesis today not only unnecessary but would likely be a hindrance to effect- ive work by fish culturists. The eggs of non-nest building fishes, are all taken from fish which are caught innets or de- vices used for the market. If there isa close season, fornon-nest building fishes, then, either there could be no artifical hatching or there could only be compara- tively a tew eggs taken from fish caught by Government officials themselves, or the close season law nullified by the Governments through the necessity of setting all the fishermen in every part of the lake to work tor the purpose of catching fish to fill the hatcheries with spawn. If any number are not set to work an injustice is done them and there will be a less number of eggs for hatch- ing purposes. The cost of gathering non-nest build- ing fishes of the Great Lakes and their hatching, and that on a vast scale, is comparatively inexpensive. Pennsylvania for example hatches annually over 250, 000,000 white fish, lake herring, yellow perch and blue pike at a cost of less than $5,000 ayear. If it could secure the eggs it could hatch double the number without increasing its plant materially, and with an expenditure of not more than an additional thousand dollars a *A Paper read at the Conference of the North American Fish and Game Protective Association at Toronto. 1048 year. Inorder to obtain eggs of the white fish and herring sufficient to pro- duce the number of fish named, every boat fishing out of the port of Erie, Pennsylvania, most of the boats fishing out of Port Stanley, and Port Burwell, Canada, and a large number from Ohio, waters are required. By increasing the size of the hatchery plants in Pennsylvania one thousand jars, all the boats fishing from Port Stanley eastwardly in Canada and ali the boats fishing from Ashtabula, Ohio, to Buffalo could be employed. As the state of Ohio hatches herring on avast scale and as the United States Government hatches three or four times the amount ot white fish, and fully as many herring asPennsylvania,it can read- ily be seen that notwithstanding a close season during the spawning period every boat fishing on Lake Erie would have to be in operation or the work of the Nati- onal Government and the two States would be greatly restricted or stopped altogether. If there were a stoppage or a restriction there would quickly be a diminishing supply of white fish and lake herring instead of the great increase which has been experienced in the last three years. Natural hatching of white fish and lake herring with the present population of states bordering on Lake Erie could not furnish a tithe of the necessary sup- ply. The average white fish deposits wherever convenient about 30,000 eggs, of which according to eminent fish cult- urists, at the most only a few hundred hatch, while by artificial propagation at least sixty per cent would be brought from theegg. Under the circumstances, with the present facilities for hatching and the comparatively small expense of increasing the work, it seems to me not only unnecessary but feolish to the last devree to declare a close season for non- nest building fishes like the white fish, lake herring, yellow pike and blue pike during the spawning season; moreover, the first two are at their best for food purposes at thisperiod. And since there is an ample supply it seems to me a wrong to deprive people of an excellent aquatic foed. It is idle tor anyone to declare that there is a diminishing supply of the four ROD AND GUN IN CANADA fishes named or that they are not increas- ing. Figures to the contrary are too overwhelming. The catch of white fish by fishermen from Port of Erie in 1903 was 36,500 pounds, in 1905, 31.969 pounds, in 1906,113,278 pounds, in 1907, 574,265 pounds. In 1908, in spite of a strike and in spite of the nets of one concern not being fished for some weeks, the catch was over 400,000 pounds or over four times what it was in 1906 and nearly fifteen times what it was in 1905. The catch of lake herring in 1905 was 3,060,250 pounds and in 1906, 2,696,065 pounds, in 1907, 1,883,963 pounds and in 1908 nearly 5,000,000 pounds. The herring were in such vast quantities that,from the summer of 1908 until the practically shut- ting down of the season there were times when more fish were caught than could be handled by the dealers. On one Occasion in September the fishermen gave away more than twenty tons and every day for more than a week tons were given to people who would come after them. By the first of December the dealers had their houses packed with as many herring as they could handle. Fishermen of Ohio and Canada also felt the increase of fish due undoubtedly to the work of the United States Govern- ment, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Under such circumstances a close season during the spawning period appears paradoxical. What is required is not a legal close sea- son at such times but on the contrary to give free facilities to fishermen to ply their trade and for the United States Government, the States and Canada to see to it that they have a sufficient num- .ber of hatcheries and to hatch all ripe eggs from fish that are taken in the nets and to take measures that all ripe eggs are gathered. There is some argument for a close sea- son, not during the spawning period, but during a portion of the summer months, say July and August. It is then that young and immature white fish and her- ring,especially the former, congregate on what is usually the fishing grounds in the greatest number. An open season at that time permits these young and im- mature fish to be caught and this too at NON-NEST BUILDING FISHES OF THE GREAT LAKES a time when on account of the higher water temperature and the warm weath- er, the flesh qualities are not as good and it is more difficult to handle them safely forthe market. Ona broad general princi- 1049 ple that fish should be allowed to grow to maturity and pass at least the first spawn- ing period, there is some sense and utility in a close season, during July and August. Game"Protective’ Work in British Columbia. i Boose are increasing and spreading M further south; caribou have been seen in greater numbers in Cassiar ; deer, except near the coast cities, appear to be on the increase, while the East Kootenay is being restocked with wapiti. However, on Vancouver Island these ani- mals are being killed for their teeth and protective measures are necessary. The outlook for sheep is also encourag- ing. A. Bryan Williams, game and forest warden in British Columbia, conveys this information in his annual report to the legislature. Mr. Williams shows that the system introduced last year is working well and that big game is increasing rapidly. He reports that the special grant of $10,000 by the legislature has been but little drawn upon, as the revenue from licenses and other sources comes to within $200 ofthat amount. Atthe sametime the revenue thus assured has permitted the engaging of game wardens whose work bore excellent results. The appointment of additional game wardensis recom- mended. It is pointed out that in addi- tion to their ordinary duties they are fre- quently able to lend valuable assistance to the provincial police. These wardens are particularly needed in the country to be traversed by the Grand Trunk Pacific railroad and in the McConnell creek dis- trict, where there are thousands of cari- bou. Numerous evasions of the license laws along the coast as far as the head of Van- couver island are reported. The. chief offenders are from the United States, go- ing into the province in launches or yachts and rarely, if ever, take out a li- cense to shoot. The purchase of a fast launch is advocated so that these poach- ers may be looked after. It is also sug- gested that it be made an offence to carry firearms without a license. The revenue from big game licenses amounted to $7,- 700 during 1908. Tne Indians appear to have given little trouble last year, and the keeping of the Stoney Indians from Alberta out of the province has had a splendid effect on the game on the eastern boundary. In the East Kootenay reserve the game is increasing, and it is suggested that the reserve be madea permanent national park. The importation of European red deerand chamois is. suggested. It is stated in detail that the first named have been most successfnlly acclimated in New Zealand. A plea is entered for the grizzly bear, said to be nearing extermination in sever- al districts. The animals are reported to be timid and itis suggested that it be prohibited to trap them. Beaver have increased enormously in southern British Columbia, and in some parts of Kootenay, Okanagan, Similka- meen and Kamloops, sufficiently so to be a nuisance to fruit growers. Permission to kill them under restrictions is suggest- ed. The report is not so encouraging as to game birds, though even in this case it would seem that conditions are improving in British Columbia as the result of the work by the warden and his as- sistants. a RED-HEADED, SLOVENLY, ROUGH LOOK- ING BRUTE.”’ IN EVERY DAY LIFE. An Interesting Hunting Incident. During the last hunting seasona gen- tleman was standing on the platform at Sudbury Station, Ont., and by his side was a large moose head. A passing brakeman stopped to admire the trophy and asked the owner where he had cap- tured it. The gentleman replied that he had been hunting north of Cartier to which place he was directed by a man of the name of Miner, of Kingsville, Ont. ‘‘Oh,” commented the brakeman, “I know him. Heisin camp up the line now.” ‘‘Indeed,” remarked the gentleman, ‘‘I would like to see him. What kind of a looking fellow is he ?” ‘‘Who, Jack Miner ?” asked the brake- man, ‘‘Oh, he’s a redheaded, slovenly, rough looking Brute !” The Big Game of Northern Ontario. BY JACK MINER, tion I do not wish readers to imagine that I think I am the only man who knows anything upon this subject. My sole reason for putting my own views for- ward are that | have hunted in many dif- ferent portions of the Province during the last few years and my knowledge of the condition of the big game is not founded upon what I have read, but the actual ex- periences I have undergone. At several different dropping off places between Fort William and Sudbury have I hunted and the sportsmen of Fort Wil- liam are entitled to shake hands with themselves and say that they have the best hunting sections within the Province within their reach—some say upon the whole continent. Red deer are coming in fromthe West and multiplying very fast throughout those sections. In the fall of 1907 anold French settler told me that five years before he saw the trace of one little deer. The following summer he saw one deer, but “to-day I see one, two, five everytime when I go back to my meadow fields.”” While I do not know just how long these little white tails have been there, yet I do know that they have become quite plentiful. With respect to caribou, I saw lots of signs but no ‘‘boo.” Moose however have become plentiful, having paths through the woods like cattle. The set- tlers snare quite a few; as a matter of fact they snare, I believe, more than they shoot. Ceming east along the north shore of Lake Superior, about one hundred miles near Schreiber, we found the moose still very numerous. The deer are scarce yet in a few places and the same may be said for the next one hundred miles, or till one gets east of White River. In 1906 I had a few days at Dalton, a flag stop about half-way between White River and Chapleau. Deer signs were encouraging and | knew it would not have taken me long to have secured my limit. I don’t.think, however, they can be over plentiful between the two stations men- tioned because they are hunted by the sportsmen from Chapleau. -From Ridout east, one is almost sure to find fairly good deer shooting—at some TR writing upon this very big ques- places of eourse better than at others. As far as moose are concerned it is simply wonderful the way they are increas- ing. From east to west this increase is to be noted, and they also appear as if be- coming quite civilized. Five years ago one could not think of hunting moose from the railroad. Now onecan drop off at almost any place where the country is burnt, and by going back a mile or two find moose. A party of six Kingsville sportsmen, five of whom were over fifty years of age, camped about three miles east of me last fall, and though hardly two of them had ever previously seen a moose, they each got a fine moose head. Four years ago I hunted on the same ground and never saw a moose. Last year we found things so much im- provedthat my eleven year old boy shot one. They were quite thick on the ground and appeared as tame as a broken down auto- mobile. It was difficult to start them and when they did start they made a noise as though the whole place was being moved. Now don’t think that the boy’s father shot his moose for him. The boy shot it himself and the story is not a fake one. | might state just here that the Kingsville party had no guide and their successes were therefore due to themselves. Just at that point the deer are not in- creasing. The reason, I believe, is that the wolves are big and fierce and embol- dened by longimmunity. One might say the fires had driven the moose in, but if that is the case, the fires, occurring as they do along the railway, would also drive them out. The fact, I think, is un- deniable that moose are increasing gener- ally all over the Province. A trapper at Fort William told me that ten or fifteen years ago moose were not plentiful enough to be hunted at all in that neighborhood. I believe itis very doubtful whether fifty years ago there was a single moose in the Province, and it is certainly en- couraging to be able to report that they are now sufficient in numbers to allow an open season each year with good pros- pects of hunters obtaining a head. The deer are coming in from the west 1052 and south-west out of Minnesota and are going west and northwest out of South- ern Ontario. If we could only get rid of the wolves there would be good shooting all over the northern portion of the Province in less than ten years, as I veritably believe there is no part of that wild country where deer cannot thrive anddo well. It any one should ask where the moose came from | can only express the opinion that they came from all directions. The tuture of the moose is a subject worthy of theattention of every sportsman. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Although I don’t believe in crossing a bridge before I come to it there is some- thing more than a possibility of moose be- coming too thick and falling victims to a contagious disease. I wouldthereforeadvise every sportsman desiring a good head not to delay the matter but arrange his hunt for next fall and may success attend him! My experience in the district I hunted was that ruffed grouse were as four to one compared with the fall of 1907,and it isa pleasure to be able to make such a report. I hope they may soon be as plentiful as ever. Personal Experiences of Two Hunting Seasons. BY R. E. SPARKS. HOUGH young in experience in the fascinating sport of deer hunting, I have learned that the experience of one season is no criterion of what the next may be. To illustrate : The season of 1907 opened on Friday ; I was not ready to join the hunt till the following Monday when I| found that one deer had already been shot by a member of the party on the first day, and on the second day, one hadtaken to the water between a couple of watchers and their boat. On Monday one of the party and I were watching the same lake when a deer came in quite near to us. On Wed- nesday another came into the same lake while we were watching it, and on Fri- day, when I was watching a runway, a deer came to within about seventy yards and stood watching my red cap until shot. The following Monday a deer took to the water of another lake very near to where we were watching it. Wehadno sooner got through with that one and were walk- ing up trom the lake, when a big buck,on his way to the water, met us and stopped at about forty yards. On Tuesday morn- ing we lett for home while there were yet four days before the season closed. In 1908,the season opened on Monday, November 2nd and closed on Saturday, November I4th. We went to our hunt- ing territory better equipped than the year before and wondering how we should put in our time after getting our comple- ment, as partridge hunting was prohibit— ed. The opening of the season saw us on the ground ready for an early start; our dogs worked well; game seemed as plen- tiful as in the previous year. We remain- ed until the morning of Saturday, thel4th and the first live deer we saw was being pursued by a hunter in a lake as we were on our way to the station. It is contended that there is no such thing as luck; but I for one am fully con- vinced that there is such a thing as ill- luck. I watched lakes and runways faithfully. Our hunting was done on two small lakes about half a mile apart. If I watched one lake, the deer came to the other; if I were at the head of the lake, the shooting would be done at the foot;or after I had watched a lake all day a deer would come in at evening. Before coming away I could fully ap- preciate an oft repeated remark of our host, a farmer who has lived on his pres- ent farm for many years. His brother, who lived a few miles distant, came over for afew days’ hunt. It appears they used to do a good deal of hunting when game was more plentiful. Before start- ing out in the morning they would specu- late as to where a deer, which had been started in a certain locality, might be ex- pectedto run; or at night they would speculate as to where a deer had run which had been started in a certain locali- ty but which we had failed to secure. These speculations invariably ended in the remark, ‘‘Oach!, there’s no tellin’ which way they’ll run !” However, the weather conditions were perfect; we had a good time, and we fully expect to try again next fail. Our Annual Fishing and Hunting Tp. BY W ‘mlO have a splendid fishing and hunt- T ing trip one season, will raise hopes in the true sportsman for a repeti- tion of the same, if not indeed of a more pleasant and successful one the next season. Hope cheers the lover of the Rod and Gun on through his daily toil during the remainder of the season tillthe day for his annual trip comes round again. Then he packs his fishing tackle, his gun and his duffle and starts for his rendezvous once more in high Spirits. Such were the feelings of the writer when Bruce HICKSON. manner on the road before our team. Strange it was, to see these fine ruffed grouse leisurely seated on their favorite logs as our rig trundled along past them, and one certainly had ‘‘his nerve” with him, for we thought the horses would be on him before he left the road. Just atthe right instant, how- ever, with a hop, step and leap he clear- ed the track, ducked his head under some brush and disappeared in the woods. Bruce and Sam looked round at the writer and remarked ‘‘that fellow noticed that Ontario Fish and Game Protective badge you are droppea in one fine autumn evening to see if all things were ready for our yearly trip to Lake Cetche- comma. I saw at once that Bruce’s heart was beating with high hopes of repeating our successful trip of 1907 ; but I was even more sanguine and affirmed that I anticipated a much bettertime as the weather was ideal and there were to be four in the party. — Just as the sun gilded the eastern horizon on a beautiful Autumn Monday morning, our teamster arrived, and ina trice our whole outfit was packed in the rig and our canoes roped on securely. Then in a mild, hazy morning light the camera man took a snapshot of us as we started off for the trout and ducks. With a flourish and acrack of the driv- er’s whip our team dashed off, uphill, down hill, along the level road and through the valleys, and through long stretches OFF FOR THE TROUT AND DUCKS. _ of hard woods, where the proud, chesty partridge sat on moss grown logs in the golden sunlight, or strutted in a dignified wearing and knows he is per- fectly safe.” Whether the boys’ idea of the badge was cor- rect or not, we could certainly have bagged three or four birds before reaching Lake Massassaga, if partridge shoot- ing had not been prohibited. Just after noon we arrived at Lake Massas- aga and found a logger’s steam yacht, with two miniature scows, one On each side of it, laden with supplies for the lumber camps in Anstruther. The smoke was still curling up from the embers on which the men had cooked their midday meal. We added fresh fuel to it and soon had our dinner steaming, while the lumber yacht steamed off up the lake with its cargo. As soon as we had dined we packed our canoes and started for our camp ground, where we landed early in the afternoon and found everything on our island, as we left it the previous season. Bruce as usual was brimful of energy ; he selected our camp ground, the place for our beds in the sleeping camp, the 1054 camp poles, the place for the camp fire, the place for our ablutions, the place for the looking glass, the place for our toilet, and the big pine roots for the night’s camp fire. As soonas Bruce had done this we erected ourtwo tents, and made our beds, After supper we had a couple of games and then rolled into the blankets and were dead to the world till morning. Tuesday morning broke clear and summerlike and the Norway pines, the oaks and Jack pines stood out in clear relief in the bright morning sun: all Nature seemed to be ona holiday : the playful squirrel ‘‘that had not learned the fear of man” danced about on our table ; the ducks all unconscious of our proxim- ity whistled over camp; the partridge drummed in a thicket nearbv; the simple wo odpecker tapped at the dead limb till Bruce sent a bullet from his 22 whizzing past ; the wary loon sailed on the placid wat- ers of the lake without appar- ent motion or sound save the V shaped ripples he had made as he_ propelled himself along, and theshy mink paced along the logs and shore in quest of food. Such was the morning as we sat in the mild, golden sunlight after breakfast arranging our tackle for trout. After we had secured bait weall started for Bruce’s old stand, but the writer was the only one who landed a beauty, which we ate at supper. In the darkness of Wednesday morn- ing I heard Bruce call ‘‘Sam !* What about those ducks ?”’ and thereply came in a drowsy tone, ‘‘Y-e-s ! I’m g-o-ing.” Then there wasa rustlein the blankets and everybody seemed to be tramping on my legs as I lay snugly in my cosy bed, but I wasonly getting my share, for I soon heard Mr. Hamilton making very HOW THE BOYS ENJOYED THINGS ROD AND GUN IN CANADA derogatory remarks about some one who had trodden on the calf of his leg, and then he said something in a low under- tone which I could not well understand, though he knew what it meant quite well. Just then the flaps of our tent closed and nothing was heard save the sound of footsteps as our companions made their way tothe boat. Almost immediately we were in dreamland again, but were soon awakened by ‘‘Bang! Bang !” This was the signal that there were ‘‘doings” by Bruce and Sam. The fusilade kept up till about eight o’clock and justas Mr. Hamilton and I had finished breakfast, the two came in with four nice birds. ‘‘Bouillon !” was the un- animous cry and ‘‘Bouillon” we had that evening. In the afternoon while Mr. Hamilton and Sam fished for bait, Bruce and I set out to the hugegranite rocks to find Cloudy Lake, which is report- ed to bea great place for ducks. As we travelled on in the hot sun, we came to some wildly distorted rocks, which seemed to have been rent asunder by a struggle of the elements and Nature hadbeen terribly wounded in the fray: fearful cliffs stood on their edges, and nodded over us as we passed along at their bases. We got into one of these savage gorges between two of these granite mountains and wormed eur way along through an indescribable tangle of bushes and vines till we emerged into a large beaver meadow, bounded on the north and west by these dreary rocks in the form of an amphitheatre. I climbed to the top of the rocks while Bruce wended his way along a deer trail through the meadow. The meadow extended to the southeast as faras my eye could see, so I concluded AFTER BREAKFAST. a the east over ° OUR ANNUAL FISHING AND HUNTING TRIP to travel north east on the top of the mountain. Before separating we agreed to meet at four o’clock at the entrance to the ravine. On I went till I arrived at another extensive meadow, around which I made my way and yet I found not “Cloudy Lake.” I looked at my watch and discovered that I should be on my return trip, so at once faced about and travelled south west across the sun till I came to the appointed place of meeting. No Bruce was there, so on I went to our boat and found him near the landing. Just as [seated myself in the canoe I looked across the bay to our tents and saw a great smoke rising upnear them. ‘‘The camp is on fire !” we shouted in concert, as we bent to our paddles and shot the €anoe across to our island landing. Bruce jumped on shore first, as the nose of the canoe touched land, and I followed him in hot haste, and found the trees on the is- land on fire. The flames had not caught either of the tents, al- though the fire had burned up the tent ropes. Both ofus seized * boards and slap- | ped them down till- we got con- trol of the fire and then drown- ed it out with several pails of water. A spark AN from our camp- fire had started thedry leaves. Thisis another caution to campers to always drown out every spark before they leave the camp. In the evening weall fished for salmon and Mr. Hamilton and the writer landed eight beauties so the camp was well supplied with fresh trout after this. On Thursday we went for a trip around the lakes. Bruce and his father brought our deep water line into play. This con- sisted of a steel rod and reel, two hundred feet of copper wire, with either an archer _ Spinner or a phantom minnow for bait. Mr. Hamilton had not gone far when I heard him call out ‘‘Hold on! I have EVENING S CATCH. 1055 him,’’and Bruce, who was acting as guide, slowed the pace of the canoe, while the end of the steel rod was quivering, as it nodded hysterically back and forth, and Mr. Hamilton was busily reeling in the two hundred feet of copper line. All of a sudden there was a swirl behind the canoe and asplash which betokened the presence of a fine salmon; he was played skilfully and then landed and admired. We proceeded on our way for a couple of miles and again we heard the signal shout ‘‘I have another” and sure enough another was played and landed. As we came to shallow water our deep sea line was taken in and we paddled along ad- miring the beautiful scenery of the river and the lakes till four o’clock. We now turned our faces towards camp where we landed at six in the evening and found everybody had brought great appetites with them. Bruce always shines when a good camp fire is needed, so he built a terrible pile,and capped it with a large pine stump, with great roets sticking out from every side, resembling an octopus. The flames soon curled and wreathed hea- venward from these huge pine arms, but still Bruce kept pil- ing on fuel to give us better cheer, till we thought we would have to move the whole camp a couple of rods away. In his intense earnestness he stepped into the butter dish and left the print of his heel : we assured him the butter did not require any print whatever as it was of most excellent quality. On Friday morning the boys were out again at the ducks, and returned with only one bird. While they were away apartridge came right into our camp, viewed the surroundings, then ‘‘whirred”’ away over to another point ; then with innate boldness started to drum. A few 1056 rounds during the day did not satisfy him, but he kept it up, nearly all night to keep us awake. We made a _ solemn promise that if he should do any such thing next season, we would deal out poetic justice to him. When we needed some fresh salmon, we fished at intervals, with varying suc- cess till the day before we were to leave for home. Then all took a hand and we succeeded in getting twenty-four nice salmon to bring home to our friends. Mr. Hamilton used the line for deep water fishing and out of nine strikes he got eight fish. Sam had found a veritable paradise for salmon, but as he had only a bass line, it kept breaking every few minutes, so he only landed three. He has found ROD AND GUN IN CANADA out that bass lines are not of much use to fish for the lake salmon. Altogether we got some nice strings and enjoyed the fishing and the good suppers they made. After having ideal weather for eleven days’ most pleasant outing, we pulled up stakes on the twelfth morning and landed in Bobcaygeon at 5.15 the same even- ing. All were greatly recuperated by the trip and we have already decided to re- peat itin 1909 if circumstances at all permits it. Life would seem monotonous if we had not bright places in it, so when we dwell on the pleasant memories of these sportive days and anticipate some better ones that still lie in the future for us, we travel along the pathway of life with a blither heart. Saskatchewan Fish and Game Protective Association. ; number of enthusiastic sportsmen in the city of Regina and neighbor- hood met on Tuesday, February second, on the occasion of the annual meeting of the Saskatchewan Fish and Game Pretective Association. In recording the work done by this young but promising Association it was stated that the committee has negotiated with the Government with a view of se- curing a portion of the buffalo herd which were recently placed on an Alberta re- seve, and have them transferred to Sas- katchewan. Communications were sent to the members at Ottawa regarding the proposition, and favorable replies were received. The introduction of game re- serves has also been taken up and con-— siderable encouragement had been ex- tended the association. Another import- ant feature was an effort on the part of the association to have the lakes stocked with black bass and protected by game wardens. The Minister of Marine and Fisheries had assured them that although the Government was not in a position to act immediately, investigation of the lakes would be made and fry inserted if water permitted within the near future. The prevention of spring shooting or the regulation of the same was also a matter upon which the association has given much consideration. At a previous meet- ing a resolution dealing specifically with these matters had been passed, and at this meeting a motion, moved by Mr. Lawson, and seconded by Dr. Armstrong, was passed, that the resolution be sent to the Minister of the Interior and Wm. Martin, asking Mr. Martin to urge the Government to appropriate some suitable park in Saskatchewan for game preserv- ing, and that a copy be sent to all mem- bers of the province, also asking that the appropriation be set aside during the present session, Considerable comment regarding the advisability of having game _ reserves controlled by the Government or whether private owners should be excluded was heard. The general opinion was that native birds hovering over cultivated land owned by private parties could not be controlled by Government. If fish were onlyin public waters,it was considered that their quantity would decrease morerapidly. One of the principal objects of the meeting was to form branches of the as- sociation in outside points throughout the province, but owing to the scarcity of funds it was impossible to send a rep- resentative to explain the work of the association. However, every effort will be promoted by the association to in- crease and spreadtheir branches through- out the Province in the near future. Fish and Game Protection in Ontario. A REPLY TO THE REV. E. M. ITH deep regret { read in your is- sue of February 1909 an article by the Rev. E. M. Rowland, of his ex- perience last fall while hunting in this district. I say regret—because [ think you probably made an error in printing such exaggerated statements, and be- cause of the bad effect, first on the Maga- zine, (of which I am a great admirer, ) on the people living in the district, and on the large number who read the magazine through the country. I cannot conceive how any passably intelligent person could make such statements and expect you and your readers to believe them. I think the best way is to take the statements seriatum as they appear in the article. The first statement is that through his cleverness he tollowed carrion crows to the carcasses of dead deer shot by the Ontario Lumber Co.’s Cadgers who al- ways carry rifles with them in their wag- ons and take snap shots of any deer they may see. If deer fall on the spot saddles are taken into camp for the company’s use, and if deer run out of sight they al- low it to go. Now such an exaggerated statement as this is out of all reason. In the first place allow me to point out to you that I have been connected in a business way with this Ontario Lumber Co’y. for the last twenty-two years and frequently visit their operations, and I can assure you positively that their cadgers do not carry rifles with them. Further the men are ordered by their foremen not to bring any portion of deer near the camp on pain of dismissal. This may appear to you to be an admission that the men do shoot deer, but let me explain. Oftena settler goes into camp in September, and does not wish to lose his job and time to take in the hunting season, and may use some of the company’s time to shoot a deer and take it out to his family by cad- ger team. Again if the Rev. Gentleman had only allowed himself a few seeonds of calm re- flection he would have seen how absurd the statement was that venison is used by any Lumber Co’y. Why the very first ROWLAND, man who did not come up to the mark, and was dismissed by the foreman at low wages would enter an action against the company for violation of game laws, the more easily so as he can lay the information secretly so that you can plainly see that it is a matter of self pro- tection for The Lumber Companies to keep all venison away from camp entire- ly. The above also applies to the Long Lake Lumber Coy., of Restoule. His next statement is of how he was “‘told,” (please note the quotation) of one man who came in with seven deer. I firmly believe that the Rev. Gentleman was told a whole lot that caused many a grin to be cracked behind his back. It is not often that we are favored with such a good subject for ‘‘telling,” as he appears to be and of course we must make the best of the opportunity. The absurdity of selling deer saddles by the ton! Did the Rev. Gentleman figure out how many deer saddles went to the ton, about forty I would estimate, and only one saddle to the deer, think of it! I might also say that seventy-five (75)per cent at least ot all settlers living in this district, do not kill any deer at all, simply because they do not own rifles and could not use them if they had them. His statement with reference to Beaver and Otter also bears the same mark of exaggeration. Now within a radius ofa very few miles there are several colonies of Beaver, one of these within one and a half miles of this settlement. These have been there for the last fifteen years, and have not been molested, they are here for anyone to see for themselves if they wish todo so. As to the Otter there has been none offered in our four large stores that 1 am aware of for years past. I am well acquainted through the distriet and have not heard of any Otter being killed. In conclusion I may state that his howl as to deer being scarce is hysterical. The deer are increasing all over this district, and also partridge. From all over the district come reports that the deer have not appeared so plentiful for the past ten years as they are this year, (and as it has 1058 been a mild winter so far the deer have certainly not been driven into the lumber- men’s works by hard weather or lack of food.) I can also assure you that the Game Laws were never lived up to so closely as they have been for the last four or five years. The settlers as a whole, (with hardly an exception) are assisting the Department in Toronto, with their work of preserving the Game and Fish. Don’t think for one moment that we are fully satisfied with our Game Laws. There are a few holes yet but they are gradually being stopped up. We would like to see the dogs prohibited and also hunters who exaggerate. My experience with the Game Wardens and Overseers, in this district is that they are hard working people and under- paid. More especially are they very busy during the hunting season. On the go allthe time, visiting every hunting camp in their territory and seeing that the laws are being observed. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA I must say that our experience in the past is that the wolves kill more deer than all the hunters and settlers put together. There is a swamp a few miles from here where one wolf killed eleven deer. This took place two years ago this winter. Of course this was done on the crust during March and April. We have two men trapping in this vicinity this winter, John Robertson, jr., and R. McKee. I am pleased to say that during January they secured eleven wolves, and hope they may get aS many more,as wolves are the most destructive pests we have. Ifthe bounty were raised to $20.00 or $25.00 more people would take up this work, but at $15.00 it does not pay. Some people may think differently after reading above, but they must take into consideration that Robertson and McKee started to trap in November last fall, and did not get a wolf until January. E. H. Kelcey, Capt. “‘D” Coy., 23rd Regt., Loring, Ontario. — The Problems of Protective Work BY CINNA The question of Game Preserves, like every other, has two sides. Much has been said lately against preserves. Edi- torials have been written, and resolutions passed by associations organized for the protection of game and fish condemning them. It would be well in the first place to lookinto the matter a little closely and try to find out what brought about the desire onthe part of individual sports- men for private game preserves. In the old times, say forty years ago, when game of all kinds was plentiful, there were no game preserves, public or private, and no one thought of them. As time went on, shooters became more numerous, the breech loader was imtro- duced, bags became much larger, and as a natural consequence, game of all kinds began to diminish year by year. Itis said and with truth, that Cana- dians are asport loving people. Of all branches of sport, shooting is the most fascinating. Its votaries, once they have caught the disease, never get over it un- til they die, and it is safe to say, that they all hope for a happy hunting ground in Heaven, as did theirred bretheren who hunted the land before them. Now, as I have said, game of all kind began todiminish, and shooters onthe other hand became much more numerous. Amateur sporstmen who went afield for upland game, or to the marshes for ducks, generally found the market hunter there betore them, and their bags becamesmaller and smaller, until they almost came to the vanishing point. It was this condition of affairs that made the amateur sportsman, the profes- sional man, merchants, bankers, ete., men who had been in the habit of taking a holiday in the Autumn, spent either in the uplands after Quail, Partridge or Woodcock, or in the marshes after ducks snipe, plover etc., begin to think of a remedy for this lack of sport. What wa, FISH AND GAME PROTECTION IN ONTARIO more natural, than that they should think of buying or leasing a piece of land and preserving it, and thereby having a little quiet sport for themselves, undisturbed by the hordes of shooters who infested every place where there was any game. Of course marsh lands being the cheap- est, werethe first to go. It would al- most seem as if these men had committed a criminal act in providing for themselves so that they could indulge in their hobby without molestation. Of course the trouble, where marshes were concerned was that the public had had free access to these marshes, and were nowsore at their being bought up. But shooting grounds like other things are governed by the law of supply and demand, viz: When a thing is plentiful and not much in demand it is cheap and easy to get, when it becomes scarce and people want it, it costs money. I suppose it would be better for all, if all preserves were done away with, and the Powers that be, took charge ofall the shooting grounds, making proper regula- tions for the protection and propagation of game, regulating the shooting so that each one should have a proper share etc, But this is too much to expect, in fact Governments as a rule on this side of the Atlantic at any rate, are very careless as to what becomes of the game. We have seen the extinction of several species of our game birds and animals in late years, and several others are on the verge of extinction. This being the case,can men be blamed for looking out for themselves? The great destroyer and exterminator of both fish andgame is the man who shoots or fishes for the money there is in it. To him the word ‘‘preserve” is a nightmare. To be restricted in any way calls for his loudest protest. Those who seek to stay his destroying hand are called ‘*Bloated Monopolists” and harder names. Any legislation tending to stayhis hand is class legislation intended for the bene- fit of the sportsmen. The market fisherman or sportsman claims as his right all the fish and game he cantake. If lovers of fish and game seek to stop his destructive work, he lifts his hands and cries they are interfering with vested rights, they are ruining busi- mess interests, and so he goeson_ until there is verylittle left either of fish orgame. 1059 Now, this is not an overdrawn state- ment, as anyone who has lived long enough and takes an interest in the sub- ject can vouch for. Take the Southern Peninsula of Ontario for instance. Many of us, not very old, can remember when our woods and fields teemed with game, andour streams and lakes with fish. What is the condition now? Quail, the only game bird left on the uplands, are s@ scarce that good sportsmen would not shoot one fer tear of being in at the death of the last bird. Our small waters that should be reserved for the benefit of the people, are turned over to the deadly Hoop net. Our rivers allowed to be _ in- cessantly dragged by seines at a time when the fish gorged with spawn are ascending to deposit their eggs. This being the case, can it be wondered that men fond of sport and recreation, band themselves together so that they may enjoy some spert. Nor canit be proven that preserves are not beneficial, in preserving the game and fishfrom ex- tinction. The number of preservers hav- ing money invested try as a rule to pre- serve the game. Try to save the bird that lays the eggs as it were. Notsothe outsider. With him it is ‘‘Killit or some oneelse will.” The fact of the matter is, that in this country, we have all been on the kill, and not at all onthe preserve. It must be remembered that the older settled parts of Ontario, can no longer be called a new country. We must adopt Old Country ideas, no matter how unpalatable itmay be tosome, or do without game and fish. To prove that Game Preserves are not altogether a bad thing in the community, let me tell a little story. The Duck Club, to which the writer belongs thought it would be a nice thing to have some Quail shooting on the high- land adjoining, so leased a tract of land from the farmers, stocked it with birds from the South, and fer a number of years had good sport. We found that our birds, although well fed and cared for in the winter, had a habit of straying off to the adjoining land when the breeding season came around, obeying, I suppese the Scriptural injunction to increase and multiply. When the shooting season came around, the adjoining lands held as 060 many birds as did the preserve. Farm- er’s boys and others had good shooting, but whilst the club shot with care, and were satisfied with reasonable bags, the outsiders killed all they could. The con- sequence was that the preserve held birds when the outside grounds had been shot out. This caused envious eyes to be cast on the Club, and they began agitating amongst the tarmers from whom the Club leased, even threatening them. The consequence was that a number of farmers refused to lease, although they ROD AND GUN IN CANADA were well satisfied with the Club, but their neighbors and even theirown sons were Opposed to it, and so the Club threw up the whole thing. Of course the idea of the agitators was, that if they had the land the Club had, to add to that which they had already had, they would have doubly good shooting, but what was the actual result? Last season the writer did not hear ofa single bird being killed in the neighbourhood, nor could he hear of a single bevy of quail on grounds that before held from thirty-five to forty bevies. The Difficulty of Enforcing the Law. A most interesting case to all lovers of fish and game protection has been report- ed from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. Oliver Pouquette, who isa jobber at Mile 63 on the Algoma Central, was fined $200 and costs amounting to something over $228, for illegally killing deer. The case was more than important owing to the diffi- culties experienced by the Crownin obtain- ing evidence sufficient for a conviction. The only witness, Samuel Allen, was employed in the defendant’s lumber camp when it was alleged the deer was killed. After he was summoned to appear as a Crown witness he was discharged from camp and compelled to seek employment elsewhere. He managed to secure, through friends, another situation in a lumber camp but was again discharged because he persisted in telling about the defendant’s conduct. When he was dis- charged a second time he was at a camp at Mile 51 on theAlgomaCentral Railway and although he had his check for his time he was refused transportation and compelled to walk through a storm the entire distance to the Soo. The walk kept him in the bush all day Friday, Fri- day night, Saturday, Saturday night and ' the greater part of Sunday. Unfavorable weather conditions prolonged this severe - test of endurance and had the weather been unusually cold it is doubtful if Allen could have reached the Soo alive. It was stated in court that the persecution of Crown witnesses deserves and should receive the condemnation of all fair and right thinking people. » The evidence for the Crown showed that on December sixth, which was a Sunday, defendant took a gun and left the camp at nine in the morning, return- ing at one p. m., when he sent a man from the camp to the bush. Later on the man returned with a young deer that was consumed at the camp. On the fol- lowing Sunday the offence was repeated. The defence was a complete denial and five witnesses were called in corrobora- tion. A determined effort was also put forth to besmirch the character and reputation of Allen but without success, the magistrate holding that a serious of- fence had been committed and visiting it with a smart fine. This case forms a strong illustration of the difficulties under which game wardens work for an enforcement of the law. The arrangements for the case were in the hands of Game Warden Calbeck. ‘‘A Settler’ writes from Restoule to protest against the statements of theRev. E. Rowland, but his letter was full of personal insinuations and cannot be pub- lished. As we have shown by publishing Captain Kelcey’s letter we are always willing to give both sides a hearing but let- ters of this kind must deal with principles and leave personal matters alone. It does not weaken a man’s statement to call him names, but it does display a pov- erty of argument when a reply of this kind is all that can be given. ‘‘A Settler’ will have to write in a different spirit be- fore he can hope that his writings will have any effect upon the question of the enforcement or non-enforcement of the Ontario Game Laws. FISH AND GAME PROTECTION IN ONTARIO 1061 Another Strong Indictment. BY WILLIAM PRATT. Notwithstanding the apathy of the public, and also of the powers that be, the question of Fish and Game Preser- vation will not down, and Gun” is to be warmly commended for allotting space so liberally to its discus- sion. I think about two years have passed since I presumed to use your columns, so will you again kindly give me space to further discuss this great subject ? The Rev. E. M. Rowland’s indictment in your February number was most time- ly and to the point and I am sorry you saw fit to qualify his contribution some- what in the March number. Perhaps he could not bring absolute proof of some of his charges, yet the average hunter will take his statement without proof, having in their experience much corroborative evidence. But I want to go further than Mr. Rowland and give facts that I can prove. During the hunting season of 1907 I repeatedly came across a lumber camp foreman hunting Deer with dog and rifle, and without a licence, because | asked him for it. On my return home, I gave the man’s name to our local Deputy Game Warden, together with dates, loca- tion. additional witnesses, etc. The D. G. W. went to Toronto, laid the case before Mr. Tinsley and the result was that the D. G. W. was instructed to do what he could in the matter at Azs own risk and expense. Did you ever hear of a greater farce? Fakirs forsooth! Further, I had positive knowledge that the offender aforesaid had been hunting previous to the occasions men- tioned, because I had met him in the woods with dog and rifle, and I can furnish information that he continued to hunt alJl the following winter with the result that last season we found our territory practically cleaned out. Let me say further that I have personal knowledge that in a territory one hundred and fifty miles long by fifty wide the great bulk of thelumber camps are ac- curately described by Mr. Rowland. Still more, I wrote to Mr. A. Kelly “Rod and. Evans giving him facts, from personal knowledge, of flagrant offences against both Fish and Game laws, asking him in the strongest possible way to help us, and after some delay he replied to the effect that he had placed my Jetter before Mr. Whitney and that he had Mr. Whit- ney’s assurance that the matter would get Serious consideration. More farce! Sir, let us be candid about this ques- tion of preservation, and own up at once that the Governmeut is all balled up on it. The previous Administrations were up a tree too, but this much can be said of them, that the necessity for vigilance did not seem so great. Now that deer haunts are being made more and more accessible by new railways and ever increasing revenue is being produced from licences, stupid apathy must take a back seat. The Lord helps us if Major Hendrie’s prognostication proves true. He says ‘‘The local sentiment of every city, town, village or hamlet must be worked up toa centre, thereby giving a united voice, before our Legislature of Toronto will ever move outside of an occastonal, spasmodtc, tll-conceived effort’. (the italics are mine.) Why! the Major actually proves the Rev. Mr. Rowland’s indictment. The long and the short of it is, neither the presentor previous Governments have or had much interest in Game _ preserva- tion, and if it sometimes happens that extra pressure is brought to bear from some particular spot, the only action is to appoint some needy useless hanger on, to a lucrative job of doing nothing. Of course sometimes a really good man does get the appointment,and the results of such men’s work are proof positive that the appointment of a sufficient num- ber of similar men at decent salaries would very soon solve this question of Game Preservation. Pardon the length of this letter, I feel that I have but touched the fringe of the subject. With your permission I will take up another feature of it later. The Quebec Fish and Game Leases HON. C. R. DEVLIN BANQUETTED AT QUEBEC that the Hon. C. R. Devilin, the Minister of Colonisation, Mines, and Fisheries is doing his work with zeal and goodeffect. To mark their approval of his actions and to further closer acquain- tance, as a result of which they hope for a sympathetic consideration of their require- ments, they invited him, at the beginning of February toa banquet at which fish and game topics furnished the burden of the speeches. Mr. E. G. Joly de Lotbiniere, Presi- dent of the Sportsmen’s Fish and Game Protective Association presided and the banquet was in every respect a marked success. The table was in the form of a horse- shoe, and in the centre, facing the chair, was a splendid specimen of red deer peep- ing out of mass of shrubs and greenery, and producing a splendid effect. After the toast of the King came that of the guest of the evening, the Hon. C. R. Devlin. The Chairman in submitting the toast, made a defence of the Quebec system of leases. He showed that while only a comparatively small proportion of the area of Quebec wild lands was under lease, the splendid protection giv- en by these lessees, in some instances for a quarter of a century and more, was responsible for the salvation of fish and game, not only on the leased territories themselves but also over the adjacent country, into which the surplus game of the woods and fishes of the stream con- stantly extended themselves. He also furnished statistics of the enormous bene- fits conferred upon the poor settlers in the generally inhospitable parts ot the coun- try where the best fish and game clubs had their preserves. One of these clubs that he knew of had ninety guides out in the woods atone time. All of them spent enormous sums of money among the habitants, and the latter would be very sorry indeed to see a disappearance of the present system. Healso pointed out the number of excellent guardians Te local sportsmen of Quebec believe maintained by the clubs at good salaries who had done, and were still doing so much to protect the provincial supply of fish and game. Inthis connection he pointed out that more protection was achieved in this manner than could be af- forded by government, and it was a mat- ter of much satisfaction tosportsmen that Hon Mr Devlin had decided to pay prop- er guardians goodsalaries for good work, and as a preliminary step, had dismissed a number of insufficiently paid men, who had been asarule sitting all the winter through by their stoves, instead of doing the work expected of them. In very delicate terms he offered a number of amendments that he considered might, with propriety, be made to the fish and game laws. Amongst other matters, Mr. Joly de Lotbiniere referred to the sale of enormous quanties of dangerous Mauser rifles throughout the country, and urged that partridges and hares be given an en- tire close season of two or three years in which to reproduce and multiply their kind, and that the rules respecting tags on carcases of big game be so amended as to check certain existing abuses. The Hon C: R. Devlin expressed his appreciation of the compliment paid him by the sportsmenof Quebec. It had never occurred to him till that afternoon that the little dinner which he had been invited to partake of with a few friends meanta complimentary banquet to himself, and least of all, one of such importance, in- fluence and magnitude. He was glad that their devoted Secretary, Mr. Cham- bers, who as he had said elsewhere was one of his greatest persecutors in the way of constantly pressing fish and game pro- tection upon him in allits forms, had in- duced him to go up with him to Toronto to the meeting of the North American Fish and Game Association, where, as anticipated, the effort was made by Tor- onto people to dictate to the Government of Quebec the abolition of the system of fish and game protection by means of clubs holding leases of fish and game THE QUEBEC FISH AND GAME LEASES preserves. He had too much apprecia- tion of the work of fish and game clubs to be affected himself by any resolution that might be adeptea at Toronto or any- where else. He had believed it to be his duty to combat the idea of such dictation, and to prevent the movement for the undue influencing of public opinion in Quebec against a system that was pecu- liarly adapted to their necessities and con- dition. The clubs had done good work and he could endorse what the chairman had said of them. In fact, though no member of a government desired to de- preciate its work he almost ventured to Say that they had done more for protec- tion than the government itself had been able to do. They had made liberal ex- penditure of their means, trusting to the good faith of the government. Was this good faith to fail them? Hehadasked the Toronto gentleman who had moved in this matter whether he was expected to tell the members of these clubs who had thus counted on the good faith of the government of Quebec that they had made a mistake and thrown away their money, and that he as Minister, was now about to rob them andturn them out, and he had answered his own question by simply but positively saying: ‘‘I won’t do it.” In the interest of the clubs them- selves he had acted with what might ap- pear to be harshness tothem. In many instances, rentals had been raised as leas- es were renewed, and these renewals were usually for a term of five years, instead of nine or ten. If the Ontario system was so much superior to that of Quebec, why did so many Ontario sportsmen come to this province for their hunting and fishing and participate in this system of clubs and leases which some of their peo- ple were so anxious to destroy? How many province of Quebec people found it necessary to go into Ontario for their sport? He made mention of the unprecedented large revenue of $100,000 which had been received from fish and game by the government last year, and after compli- menting the local fish and game protec- tective association upon its good work declared that he had been indebted to it in the past for many excellent sugges- tions. As illustrating the influence it had exerted upon him he mentioned that 1063 it was in line with its recommendations that the close season for moose, deer and caribou had remained unchanged, that the prohibition of beaver hunting and the sale of partridge had been extended, that contractors, lumbermen and others had been made responsible in law for the vio- lation of fish and game regulations by their employees, and that a number of picayune salaries, insufficient to induce any man to work as a guardian, had been withdrawn from men who did nothing to earn them. In this latter connection, he frankly admitted that men could not be expected to do good work on such miser- able pittances. He was a believer in good salaries for efficient services, for the laborer was worthy of his hire. He con- gratulated himself upon the excellent staff of officials by whom he was surrounded in his department and upon the excellent services rendered by his friend the assist- ant Attorney-General, Mr. Charles Lanc- tot, in both the framing and enforcing of his legislation. He thanked the chair- man for hissuggestions They would all be carefully considered. He invited the association to meet him at his office and discuss proposed amendments to the ex- isting law, and hoped they would present aunited front. He urged upon the lumb- er kings of the province the propriety of disarming all their employees in the woods, as auseful measure of game pro- tection. In expressing his appreciation of the honor done him that evening, he spoke eloquently of Quebec’s reputation for hospitality, and recalled his early im- pressions of it. Sir George Garneau, Mayor of Quebec, was called upon to address the gathering and in well chosen phrases spoke of the duties which every sportsman should take upon himself to perform, not only to safe- guard his own interests but those of the province which derived great revenue from its fish and game. Sir George spoke yery feelingly of the delights of the chase and of the good work which had been accomplished, not only by the fish and game association, but also by differ- ent clubs holding leases from the govern- ment. He joined in the congratulations which had been tendered to the Minister for his efforts in the direction of better protection of fish and game. Canadian Forestry Association. Important Conferences at Toronto. wifi members of the Canadian For- estry Association held a two days’ Convention in Toronto early in February. The attendance was large and representative, including the Gover- nor General of Canada, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Mr. W. B. Snow- ball, New Brunswick, the President, &c. Earl Grey emphasized the direct bear- ing of forestry upon agricultural and national prosperity and the health and happiness of the people. After dwelling upon the ‘‘selfish disregard for the public interest” which had characterised the people of the United States in their past dealings with the natural resources of their country, he pointed out their present activities On these subjects. ‘‘The teaching of the people how to care for their forests is becoming the first object of the American Government. I hope it will also become the first object of the Canadian people. The forest area in the Dominion is 354,000,000 acres. By far the greater part of this is still Crown land, or in Other words, belongs to the people. The question for you to deter- mine appears to me to be this: Shall this great inheritance, of which you are the trustees, be handed over to uncon- trolled individuals to be misused, with- out regard to the interests of posterity, or shall it be managed under careful and well considered regulations on lines which will increase the public revenues, at the same time that they will ensure a steady advance in capital value.” The Hon. J. M. Gibson pointed out that Ontario-had set aside vast forest reserves though he agreed more should rightly be done in that direction. Effec- tive fire ranging was necessary to pro- tect the forests. Mr. Watson, President of the Toronto Board of Trade, held that no more noble object than the protection of our forests for the benefit of future generations could be conceived. The Toronto Board of Trade were whole heartedly for forest protection. The Hon. Sydney Fisher, Dominion Minister of Agriculture, regretted that Canadians had followed the example of the older people to the south and had also been wasteful and reckless in the destruction of their forests. Careless- ness and ignorance were great dangers, but he hoped the public awakening would lead young people to carry out the policy of protection in an efficient manner. Canada has the greatest water system for navigation and transportation in the world, but already the water varied in depth and the channels had to be dredg- ed, and it was feared that the facilities for ocean liners going to Mentreal was in danger if the forests, which held the head waters of the rivers, were not pro- tected. Hon. W.C.H.Grimmer, Surveyor Gen- eral of New Brunswick, described the efforts of that Province for better things. He believed in the absolute preservation of the forests. In New Brunswick great precautions were taken against fire and a new departure had been made by get- ting the correct scales of the timber cut. Mr. Frank Hawkins, Secretary of the Canadian Lumbermen’s Association, pointed out how intensely the lumbermen were interested in forest protection, and promised allthe help the lumbermen could give in the work. Professor McClement, of Queen’s Uni- versity, promised that in all the instruc- tion at Queen’s he would point out the necessity of every man subordinating his own private interests to those of the pub- lic and the future, and to some extent sow the seeds of public opinion which would prevent the exploitation of the forests in a wasteful manner. Various suggestions were made by Messrs R. Bergerin, Quebec, A. Kelly Evans, Toronto, J. B. Laidlaw and Pro- fessor Fernow, the latter describing fores- try as true patriotism, because it took thought for the future. . Mr. Snowball, in the course of his pres- idential address, suggested the appoint-. ment of lecturers to visit the forested portions of the country and give practical talks on forestry subjects. He further thought each Province should have the CANADIAN FORESTRY ASSOCIATION whole of its wooded area gone over by persons properly qualified to run survey lines. Both the Federal and Provincial Governments should be urged to enact more stringent laws against forest fires and appoint permanent fire guardians on every one hundred square miles. At the head waters of every stream there should be forests reserved for the regulation of the water supply, and fish weirs should be maintained to enable fish to reach their spawning ground. President Falconer, in welcoming the delegates to the University, dwelt upon the hopes he entertained fromthe est. ablishment of a School of Forestry at Toronto University. He trusted that the students might somould public opinion that selfishness would be replaced by a desire to help in the developement of the nation. Mr. A. T. Drummond, in a paper on “The Practical Side of the Forestry Question,” suggested the establishment of a forestry bureau in connection with the Provinces of Ontario and Quebec sim- ilar to the bureau now in existence at Washington. t& Mr. Aubrey White, Deputy Minister of Lands and Forests for Ontario,gave a paper on ‘‘The Forest Resources of Ontario”. He gave a history of the timber regulations of the Province stat- ing that over fifty millions of dollars had been received by the Provincial exchequer from forest and minerals. Mr. F. C. Whitman, President of the Nova Scotia Lumbermen’s Associa- tion, submitteda paper on ‘‘Forest Conditions in Nova Scotia”. The cutting of timber and the output of lumber had reached the limit of reason- able production, and the increasing value of lumber had a tendency to draw al- together too heavily on the diminishing timber reserves. In Nova Scotia the province long ago lost control of its best land and now the Government was left with 1,500,000 acres of the poorest lots scattered from one end of the prov- ince to the other. A forest policy adapt- ed to the present system of tenure was badly needed. The Government was now preparing the way for a descriptive survey of the provincial forest lands and he advocated like action by all the other Provincial Governments. 1065 Mr. R. B. Miller, of the Forestry Department of the New Brunswick University, 1n a paper on ‘‘General For- estry Conditions and Forestry Education” expressed his earnest conviction that education formed the best possible means for carrying out a policy of forest pro- tection. On the second day Dr. Fernow read apaper on ‘‘What We Want”. ‘‘We want the Governments of the Dominion,”’ he said ‘‘to change radically their atti- tude towards the national property in the forests. We want the Governments to realize that there are other ways of utilizing forest properties than merely exploiting them, that a rational, properly directed, technical management is cap- able of securing all the value without destroying the capacity for further pro- duction, in other words, that forests can be managed as crops to be reproduced while the ultilization is going on. ‘‘Next we want the Governments of the provinces, especially the eastern ones, to realize that not less than two-thirds of their territory, and most likely more, is not fit for agriculture and only fit to grow timber. Hence, there should be amore careful distinction made in the treatment of the two situations. ‘‘And here we come to our third and most fudamental want, efficient protec- tion against forest fires, without which all other propositions and the practice of forestry are futile.”’ *‘To make fire protection effective in the provinces, there is lacking first, the proper attitude, next the organization, next the men and adequate expenditure, and lastly, proper morality among the people at large. ‘I believe the Dominion Government and the Province of Quebec have the feeble beginnings of such an organiza- tion which only needs to be further elab- orated. These two Governments have inaugurated what would appear to be the first requirement, namely, separate Gov- ernment agencies to take care of the forest interests, and only an extension of their means and functions are necessary for further developments”. The reason for the scanty results of the long continued propaganda on behalf of conservative forest management, for 1066 the delay of a vigorous reform would, then, appear to be: Lack of realization on the part of the Governments that supplies are rapidly waning and that, hence, necessity for conservation has arrived. Lack of realization that the forest re- sources of Canadacan and must be made permanent, because of soil and climatic conditions, and because of its influence upon water powers. Lack of personnel to inaugurate and carry on any forest policies involving technical knowledge. Lack of popular knowledge, and pop- ular interest in a question, which does not seem to concern the present. Lack of definiteness in the propositions for reform, which must naturally differ for different parts of the country, The momentum of existing methods of disposal of the timber which benefit an influential class of citizens, the timber limit holders, who will naturally battle for their continuance, and the natural unwillingness of Governments to make radical changes. The Hon. Frank Cochrane, Minister of Lands, Forests and Mines for Ontario said that less timber was burned on Crown Lands per square mile than on private lands. Professor E. J. Zavitz submitted a paper on ‘‘Waste Land Planting in Ontario’. “The Department of Agriculture in Ontario is concerned with two forestry problems, namely: It aims to assist farmers and other land owners in prop- erly handling their woodlands and refor- esting waste portions of the farm. It has also inaugurated a policy of segrega- ting and placing under forest manage- - ment the large areas of waste lands throughout older Ontario”. “The policy of putting these lands under forest management has many ar- gumentsin its favor. It will ‘pay as a financial investment, assist in insuring a wood supply, protect the head waters of streams, provide breeding ground for wild game, provide object lessons in fores- try and prevent citizens from developing under conditions which can only end in failure.” Mr. Charles Riordan, of the Rior- ROD AND GUN IN CANADA dan Paper Mills Company, and represen- ting the Canadian Manufacturers Asso- ciation, read a carefully prepared paper on ‘‘The Attitude of the Paper Manufac- turers Towards Conservative Forestry.” In the course of the paper he said: ‘The forest resources are practically all in the hands of the Governments or large industrial institutions. Ido not believe that our Governments will thoroughly conserve the natural resources directly under their control, which are really the capital of the nation, so long as there is any considerable portion of them unappropiated and unexploited, because the people do not care how much of these resources is wasted or stolen so long as they feel that there is more left, that there are still oppor- tunities.” ‘Only the Government can afford to handle natural resources without regard to the immediate profit from them. The industrial institutions owning natural resources must always first consider immediate profits in appropiating and exploiting these resources, so _ that the pulp and paper industry must first Operate its timber holdirgs to produce present profits. That being provided for it must then operate them to perpet- uate the supply, at any rate in the case of mills in close connection with their timber areas.” ‘“‘The paper and pulp industry has more need of conservative forestry meth- ods than any other industry that is using the forests, commercially, because it has the largest investment per quantity of timber used, and this investment is represented by plant that is less movable than any other wood-using industry, and also because it requires a large amount of power steadily all through the year, and this depends on the forests remain- ing at the head waters.” The Lauren- tide Paper Co., the Union Bag and Paper Co., and the Riorden Paper Mills, are all employing trained foresters and spending considerable money in thorou- ghly investigating their timber resources and everything to do with their develop- ment, and in studying timber growth and methods of manufacturing logs. They are inaugurating the policy of marking the trees that shall be cut, and are adop- CANADIAN FORESTRY ASSOCIATION ting rules for jobbers and foremen that are eliminating the waste of anything they can possibly use. This means making a great deal more use of the product of the forest than any other industry does. He also dwelt upon the great import- ance of the question of the export of pulpwood and bespoke a definite and well considered policy by the Dominion Government on the subject. Mr. Abraham Knechtel, inspector of Dominion Forest Reserves, described the work of the Dominion Government in the matter of forest preserves. The necessity fur the work was becoming more apparant every day. A number of important resolutions were passed, one of which was the suggestion that a Royal Commission should be appointed to investigate the entire subject and report to Parliament. It was also suggested that the several local Governments controlling Crown lands, not already having done so, be requested to withdraw definitely from location all lands at present open from location as may be found on inspection to be unsuitable for farming purposes, and that no town or settlements as yet unopened for settlement that shall be found on inspection to contain less than fifty per cent of agricultural land be here- atter opened for settlement; further,in case of lands now under licence, now open for settlement, but which are found to contain more than fifty per cent of land suitable for agriculture, that previous to opening such townships or settlement the licencee be given a reasonable time in which to take off the merchantable timber. It was decided to appoint a committee to consider the preparation of farmers’ bulletins of warning and instruction, bul- lentins for schools and the inclusion of elementary forestry in High school cour- ses, and the preparation of maps and lantern slides for teaching purposes. The association desired to impress upon the Federal and Provincial Governments the great necessity of placing in forest re- serves all lands at the head waters ot streams. -The delegates were the guests of the Toronto Board of Trade at a banquet, 1067 which was attended by the Govenor General, the Lieutenant Governor of the Province, the Premier of Ontario, and many other representative gentlemen. The Governor General, in responding to the toast of his health, said it was necessary in the national interests, to preserve the forests. In the United States the destruction of the forests had cost a thousand million dol- lars, and it was up to Canada to take warning from that loss and stop the wanton and reckless waste of timber resources. ‘“What we have to do.—I have been so long among you that I say we— is to teach the children of Canada to have patriotic regard to the conservation of the wealth of Canada’. The higher thought of ‘‘What can I do for Canada?” rather than ‘‘What can Canada do for me?” should be impressed upon the young. The Leiutenant Governor who was . also toasted; hoped the result of the Convention would be some practical action in the preservation of the areas set apart for forestry purposes. Mr. R. S. Gourlay, in proposing the toast of Canada to which Sir James Whitney replied, reminded those present that we were but stewards and it was our bounden duty to consider the interests of future generations who would then enjoy a greater heritage than the people of Canada had at the present time. If Ontario allowed the misuse and overuse of its forest reserves, the whole system of water ways would suffer, and he was glad that some great action was being taken to protect the waterways. The neglect of the proper protection of the forests had left vast stretches of great wildernesses. It was a pleasure to know that the Ontario Government had taken steps to preserve the forests. Sir James Whitney said the subject of the toast was a very large one, but that fact should not deter any good Canadian from attempting to deal with a portion of it. He referred to the late George Canning, who, nearly a hundred years ago, was striving hard against the conspiracy of crowned heads against human rights, and inspired what is known as the Monroe Doc- trines. A Ladies’ Moose Hunt in New Brunswick. BY SADE M. FQN Saturday we left Fredericton by the I]. C. R. Express at six-thirty — p. m. for Taymouth. Arriving there in about an hour’s time we were met by one of the guides and a team and were driven to his house, a distance of some six miles, where we spent Sunday. Early Monday morning we hit the trail for the camp which meant a journey of eight miles into the woods. Our party con- sistedof the two guides ; Jim and Alex. Somer- ville, my brother Miles, known by his intimate friends as Pro- fessor, so called because from his youth up he has never hesi- tated to express his opinion on any subject whatever, giv- ing one the im- pression that he knew as much as the other fel: low and perhap- a little bit mores I'‘made the fourth, and we anticipated a jolly time, hav- ing plenty to eat, and some liquids labelled ‘‘for medicinal use only.” The first night in camp I was disturbed by what I suppos- ed were field mice running over the roof ; imagine my sur- prise when on enquiry Jim told AUTHORESS AND GAME. EMACK. me they were conkerokuses. I had never heard of those animals before and said so, but when I caught them exchanging grins I knew I| was being jollied because I wasamere girl. That morning we were awakened by Jim’s stentorian tones telling us to ‘‘roll out.” “Twas hardly daylight and both looked and felt raw - and cold. For a minute how I did wish I was back inmy own little bed, but as we hust- led into our clothes that feeling soon wore offand we all talked at once of what we are going to get and how large the spread was go- ing to be, etc. It makes you feel good, even if youdo come off the short end of the horn sometimes. The Professor and Jim went in one direc- tion and Alex and I went to a barren about a mile fromthe camp. Alex, who is a splen- did caller, per- formed well but to no pur- pose. We laid in wait several hours until the pangs of hunger be- came too insis- tent and we hiked for camp and breakfast. I would not have been a bit A LADIES’ MOOSE HUNT IN NEW BRUNSWICK surprised to have had indigestion after the meal I ate, everything tastesso good in the woods. We were as lazy as possible that day until four p. m. when we all four walked to the Beaver Pond about two miles from camp. About six we got an answer. It is impossible to describe the thrills that go through you when you hear the deed whoof ! whvof ! and the rattle of horns against the trees. We could hear him coming along very distinctly until he seemed quite near, when, all at once we heard the whining note of acow. That settled us for he would come no further despite Alex’s best endeavors, so we reluctantly started for the camp. We passed a pleasant evening and were only too glad to turn in early. The next morning we packed the necessaries fora two days’ jaunt and left for another camp situated on the banks of a deadwater from which it was named. Professor and I read nearly all day while Jim and Alex cookedand fussed around camp. That afternoon, we just walked a short distance from camp and began calling. About an hour later we had an answer, and were waiting with our hearts in our shoes, when, just as he was coming along nicely we heard talking ashort distance away and there came into view two men from the settle- ment. Of course we didn’t bless them, Oh! No! The following day Alex got up early and called about twenty yards from the camp door while we remained under the blankets. Directly Jim came in allin a flutter ; Alex had been answer- ed. We made all possible haste and soon had the satisfaction of hearing his royal nibs. Again we were doomed to disappointment for all at once a shot rang out followed by another, and all was still. Our friends (?) of the night before. It being stillearly we went on abouta ' mile beyond the camp; Alex and Professor went to one corner of the barren and Jim and I toanother. We were again answered, Professor saw him and fired. The distance was too great, however, and Mr. Moose wheeled, and was away be- fore you could say ‘‘Jack Robinson.” Wasn't it enough to drive a man to drink, so near and again so far ? We remained at that camp another day, our luck still unbroken, excepting that we got several partridges and no end of porcupine. 1069 However we were still living in hopes as indications pointed to moose being very plentiful. That day we set out for the home camp but about half way onanice hardwood ridge we decided to camp for the night, even if we had only three blankets. Dur- ing the afternoon Professor and Jim went fora stroll and when they came back they were full up of the big moose they had seen in dense alder thicket. He couldn’t possibly have measured less than sixty-five inches, by their talk, and our hopes soared upward. Presently, how- ever, Professor began telling of the snake he had seen and had began throw- ing small sticks atit until it was prac- tically buried except its head, and it hadn’t even moved. The woods rang with laughter. We rolled over and over and laughed. That certainly was the climax. Alex and I would not believe a word they said and teased them unmer- cifully. They couldn’t, apparently, under- stand why we laughed but don’t you think it looked suspicious? My! but it was jolly that evening toasting our shins before thefire. We madea lean-to with some poles and one of the blankets and with the other two and some boughs we spent a comfortable night. The following morning Professor and Jim sallied forth with the intention of still hunting the monster moose while Alex and I wentonto camp. He either did not prove as large as anticipated or had decamped, at all events they came back emply handed. The days passed much the same till Saturday, when at the din- ner table. 1 remarked that I was going to have fresh meat for Sunday dinner, if I had to walk to the settlement for it, and would you believe it (?) I made good. That afternoon about 4.30 Alex and I went to the Beaver Pond and about six o’clock we had an answer from across the pond. Presently, crash ! bang! such aracket. The only thing I could com- pare it to was a team driving over a tote- road with a load of boards. We decided that he would break the record, so im- agine our disgust when we heard his lawful spouse calling him back. But he was either inclined towards Mormonism or else was a bold deceiver, since he kept answering and trotting along until all of a sudden nothing but silence reigned. 1070 Were we again to be deprived of our game? Butno! Alex started to crawl along stealthily and motioned me to follow. The suspense was fierce. We expected to hear them cut and run any moment. We had gone just a _ short distance when we saw them both browsing by atree. The cow was the largest I had ever seen, about as large again as_ the bull. “Twas a mutual surprise party all right. I raised my rifle, a Win- chester 32 Spec- ial,and let drive regardless of aim. Talk about going! I’ll wag- er that old girl is going yet. Noti'so “Mr: Moose. He only ran upa knoll to give me a better chance. I took careful aim this time, the bulletstruck him, breaking his neck and he fell like a log. *Twas all over but the cheer- ng. Needlessto say I walkedon air back to the camp, proud as Punch. The Professor and im also had an nteresting tory to tell. It eems while hey were lying in wait between calls hey chanced to see a fir tree showing the resh marks, evidently hooked by a bull mccse. The tree was so high they were speculating on the enormous size of the mccse and sauntered out to examine le tice and found that it had in all THE PROFESSOR AND GUIDES. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA probability been done by a porcupine or a bear. ' Just as they were turning aside they looked full intothe eyes ofa bull moose.. He never moved for about five minutes during which time they were debating whether to shoot or not, Pro- fessor insisting that he was much too small for him. The argument had no sooner been decided in favor of the moose, whenup trotted another chap who_ looked like a two-year- old. There they were, a moose on either side. Professor said it was the best thing he had ever seen, but both were much too small to shootand they started for camp. The following day being Sun- day we took time about get- ting up and after breakfast set forth with only ourcamera as a weapon and spent sev- eral pleasant hours, the day being perfect. That evening the four of us walked to a distant barren and Alex call- ed. Isn’t it maddening the contrariness of things ? We had no less than four answers, but having a deep respect tor the game laws, we could not shoot. Two of them were beauties and with one was the inevitable cow. That — is what plays the deuce with moese hunting through calling, the cows are so A LADIES’ MOOSE HUNT IN NEW BRUNSWICK plentiful. The temptation to shoot was great but as the old fellow said ‘‘we were game to the gizzard,” and desisted. The next morning we intended breaking camp and started on the home stretch, so Fess and Alex turned out before dawn in order to get in some distance ahead of the tote-wagon and see ifthey could not succeed in landing a moose, since Pro- fessor was still minus his moose although on Thursday he secured a splendid deer with a well matched set of antlers. Jim and I remained behind to pack and we were also going to set a bear trap. Such atime as we did have to get that trap sprung. My weight of a hundred and sixty pounds came in handy there. We at last got everything together and ready to startfor home. How] did hate to leave. We had spent a very jolly time and all too short. The weather which had been perfect throughout our trip changed almost at once and we took our last look around amidst a downpour of rain. Our journey out was rather eventful. We had covered about half the distance, having reached Burnt Brook, when we beheld Alex on the other side executing an Indian war dance to attract Jim’s at- tention,since we did not cross the stream at that point but followed it for about a mile. The Professor had scarcely an hour before shot a splendid moose. It seems that they were standing in the open on the hill overlooking the brook and more out of curiosity than of any hope of being answered, Alex gave a short call. Immediately came the an- swer. They made for cover with all haste and ran almost full tilt into the moose, which was standing not twenty paces away. Not giving him time to Mr. John Bowron, of Innerkip, Ont., called at Rod and Gun office some time ago with a couple of curiosities. The first was a baggage ticket from Niagara Falls to Woodstock issued fifty six years ago at a time when his father first came to Canada. The ticket is still in a good state of preservation and show that meals could be obtained at Niagara Falls N. Y., for twenty five cents. The sec- 1071 recover from his surprise the Professor, with one well directed shot from his trusty old 49 90, which struck him in the base of the ear, brought his career toa close. I managed to secure a fairly good snap- shot of the moose by taking a time ex- posure, the day being so dark. The day shone bright for us then, even if we could not discern Old Sol’s smiling face as this last success only added more firmly to our deep-rooted belief that good old New Brunswick can’t be beat when you're after game and fun and you hav the good fortune to have with you two such all round good fellows as Jim and Alex. Our triumphant entry into civilization was somewhat marred by the breaking down of our overloaded wagon when within half a mile of Jim’s home, and our dinner. This mishap caused us later in the day to catch a glimpse of the rear end of our train and to call forth some rather explosive language from the Pro- fessor, since we were forced to spend the night and part of the next day in the settlement, but as Jim said ‘‘Twas allin the huntin’.” That evening in talking to a native sport we were rather amused by his earnestness in telling of his experience of the day before of having fired fifteen shots ata big bull moose and failed to bring him down, so the Professor with a sly wink at me remarked that it took a full box to shoot amoose, andhe an- swered “By heck ! I’ll know next time.” Several days after our arrival home I was deeply gratified to learn that the strenuous effects of Jim and myself in setting the trap had been rewarded by a handsome black bear, the skin of which Jim sent in. ond was a piece of copper weighing a- bout one pound taken from a mine dis- covered by his father near Chapleau, which mine has been worked for fifty five years aud is still working. Unfor- tunately for Mr. Bowron his father dis- posed of his share in the mine for a comparative trifle and the piece of copper is now the only portion of the mine still in the family. Game Protection In Southern Ontario. The annual meeting the Essex County Game Protective Association was held at Kingsville on Feb. 15. There was a large and representative meeting of the most prominent sportsmen in Essex County present. Mr J. T. Miner, Kings- ville, the well known big game hunter, occupied the chair. Dr. Anderson, M. P, P. for South Essex was present. The chairman opened the discussion by referring to the greatdangerin using high power rifles indiscriminately in thickly populated districts, such as Essex County in the hunting of wild geese, etc., and thought there should be aclause in the Game Act prohibiting such use. C. I. Pastorius, Harrow, thought it would be a good thing to prohibit the use of high power rifles in such places. F. H. Conov- er, Leamington, thought it would be a difficult matter to deal with so as not to unnecessarily restrict those who were fond of rifle shooting. W. A. Smith, Kingsville, pointed out that the difficulty was already met by the present law which made a man responsible for the conse- quence of doing any act the probable re- sult of which would be to endanger hu- man life, but thought a clause might be put in the Game Act, as a specific warn- ing to rifle users, and he moved,seconded by Thorfin Wigle, Gosfield South, ‘‘that the use of high power rifles in closely populated districts where the probable consequence would be to endanger hu- man life, be prohibited.” This was carri- ed. The Chairman next took up the ques- tion of black squirrels and thought the few that were left should be saved from extinction. Elihu Scratch, Kingsville, hadn’t shot a black squirrel in ten years, but thought the small remnant should be protected by aclose season. R. Eede, Gosfield South, spoke of the care he had taken to try and preserve the black squir- rel on his land but the poachers got them. There should bea stringent law to stop the poacher. Hethought there should be a license of $2 onthe gun. He moved, seconded by A. G. Adams, Gosfield South, ‘‘that shooting of black and grey squirrels be prohibited for ten years.” Carried. The Chairman referred to the quail as the bird that affords 90 per cent of the sport in Essex County. Raising phea- sant on public lands was a failure as they were too easy a mark for ‘‘Johnny Sneak- em.” He had liberated many pheasants without satisfactory results, as the poach- ers got them. With quail it would be different. W. A. Smith, Kingsville, re-: ferred to the present unsatisfactory con- dition of affairs regarding quail, both so far as the farmer and the quail hunter wereconcerned. Headmired the patience of the farmer who submitted to the end- less procession of quail hunters crossing his land in the quail season. The greatest menace to the existence of the quail was the snow storms of winter. Something should be done inthe interest of the farmer with quailland, by the quail hunt- er who liked to kill quail but did little to preserve thecrop. He proposed that both classes get together at a meeting to be held at once and form an association for the purpose of looking after quail in bad weather and making such regula- tions as would limit the shooting on As- sociation lands. Shooters who did not own quail lands should be asked to con- tribute an annual fee to create a fund out which farmers who would do so would be paid for their time in teeding the quail in bad weather. He would limit the shooting to one or two days a week dur- ing the open season, but would not favor shortening the season. H. Milkins, Leamington, thought Mr. Smith’s sug- gestion a good one but he did not go far enough. He would tax the gun 50cts to Quail hatcheries should be started the same as with fish. The natural cov- er of the quail was gone. The Deputy Game Wardens werenot paidenough. The paltry sum of $400 paid the Game Ward- en was not sufficient. It would be a ser- ious matter to shorten the quail season. There were lots of sportsmen in Leam- ington, but how many of them were there that day. Thomas Pastorius, Kingsville, thought the shooters as a whole should be considered. He would deal with the £9, GAME PROTECTION IN SOUTHERN ONTARIO quail question through the local associa- uon. He did not think theseason should be shortened, and moved, seconded by W. Wilson, that the season be left as at pre- sent. It was moved as an amendment by W.H.Townsend, seconded by ByronWigle, that the quail season be the last 15 days of November. Theamendment was car- ried. The Chairman approved of a license on the gun. Quail must beprotected. The first old fashioned winter would wipe them out. The Hungarian partridge was a better bird for this country than the pheasant. Jabez Spencer, Gosfield South, thought rabbit hunting the great- est danger to the quail. Byron Wigle, Gosfield South, did not agree with Mr. Milkins. He was a farmer and thought the season should be shortened to two weeks. F.H. Conover thought the pro- tection of quail an important matter. He would tax the gun and limit the bag. The present season, was late enough on account of thesnow TheChairman would limit the bag each day and for the season. Alex. Cascadden, Kingsville would limit the bag for the seasonto1l2. He moved, seconded by Elihu Scratch, ‘‘that the sea- son limit for quail be 12 birds.’’ Lost. Moved in amendment by W. A. Smith, seconded by T. Pastorius ‘‘that the limit for quail forthe season be 50 quail.” Carried. The Chairman. ‘‘Don’t go away with the idea that the law will protect the quail. There must be something done to teed the quail’ and he proceeded to ex- plain at length how he was feeding quail this winter. Also, the necessity of pro- tecting the quail from hawks attracted to the feeding racks by the presence of quail there. The present season on rabbits was spoken of as very unsatisfactory, be- cause sO many hunters made an excuse of hunting rabbitsto slaughter quail which could be easily tracked and potted on the snow. It was moved by J. Spen- cer, seconded by Dr. Jenner, Kingsville, that the open season on rabbits be limited to the month of November. Carried. A short open season on doves was advocat- ed, and it was moved by Dr. Jenner, seconded by J. Spencer, ‘‘that the open season on doves be the same as for quail. Carried. The open season on ducks was then ‘be fed. 1073 taken up and discussed. F. H. Conover thought it necessary to shorten the sea- son to protect ducks at this point. Ducks commence to come down about the Ist October. There would be an objection in the North to making the season later, but he would distinguish between Essex, Kent, Lambton and Elgin and the more northern portion of Ontario, so far as the duck laws are concerned. Ducks could be retained here if there were a later sea- son. It was not duck shooting when you had to go out in your shirt sleeves. When the Club controlled Pelee Point not ashot was fired until the 15th ot Oct. and the ducks remained there and could He would have the season for these four counties open on Oct. 15th. It was moved by F. H. Conover, seconded by J. Spencer, that the open season for wild ducks and water fowl in Essex, Kent, Elgin and Lambton be from October 15th to December 3lst, both days inclusive. A motion by F. S. Moss, seconded by J. Spencer, to prohibit the use of the pump gun at game in Essex, Kent, Elgin and Lambton was voteddown. The sug- gestion to allow spring shooting was not entertained as it was considered a step backward in the matter of game protec- tion. The Chairman was discouraged about the game lawon deer because the Legisla- ture took no interest init. He was sur- prisd to hear Chief Game Warden Tinsley say that beaver was on the increase when at the same time he could have shown him 100 beaver houses empty. If Maine with 40,000 square miles of terri- tory had a revenue of 12 or 15 millions from her game, what should Ontario get, with seven times as much territory? There were no game laws in Northern Ontario, at least no enforcement of the laws there. Fire Ranger Colin Wright denied the statement that the game laws were not enforced in Northern Ontario. The laws were enforced as well as it was possible to do in that country. The greatest of- fenders werethe big head hunters, wealthy Englishmen who have guides, and slaughter the moose indiscriminately in order to get a record head to hang up on their wall. Dr. Anderson, M. P. P. addressed the 1074 meeting. He was glad to be present and hear the arguments and discussions. He considered it his duty to be present. We must remember that Ontario was a large Province. For game protection purposes it might be divided into zones. He would do the best he could to carry out the resolutions passed. Would keep in communication with the leading sports- men and do what he could to help. He loved a true sportsmen, the man who will net take a pot shot or shoot out of sea- son. He was pleased with such men as Miner and Watson, who raise game birds. He was glad no action was taken as to Spring shooting as he did not ap- prove of it, although it lookeda little hard to see the Yankees shooting and not to be allowed to do the same. Regard- ing the deer, the members from the North would look after that. He would be pleased to see the quail increase. He didn’t like rabbit shooting with bird dogs. He was afraid when rabbits were hunted in this way, many quail were shot. He ROD AND GUN IN CANADA thanked those present for the very satis- factory meeting and promised to do all he could for the people of South Essex. On motion a hearty vote of thanks was tendered Dr. Anderson for coming to the meeting. C. I. Pastorius, Harrow, spoke briefly on the deer question. He did not think ” the deer laws were properly enforced. He would not advocate a total prohibi- tion of deer shooting as that method had not increased them in this County. The meeting then proceeded with the election of officers as follows:—President Elihu Scratch, Kingsville; Vice-Pres., J. T. Miner, Gosfield South; Secty-Treas, W. A. Smith, Kingsville; Executive, F. H. Conover, Leamington; C. I. Pastorius, Harrow; Joel Whitney, Gosfield North; M. B. Squire, Windsor; M. W. White, Paquette. Moved M. C. Fox, seconded by F. H. Conover that the next meeting be held at Kingsville unless the executive other- wise decided. Carried. Net Fishing in Ontario Rivers Strong Objections to Renewal of Licences. For several years fish protectionists have strongly urged the abolition of net fishing in Ontario rivers and two years ago they were so far successful as to in- duce the Department of Fisheries for On- tario to stop the issuing of net licenses in the Thames River. This victory, which was repeated the following year, was largely neutralized by the granting of permits, but the improvement in the fish- ery was so marked that protectionists have urged the entire abolition of licenses and permits for net fishing in the Thames, Lake St. Clair, and Mitchell’s Bay. The burden of this contest has been undertak- en by the River Thames Angling Associ- ation, of London, and the local associa- tion, having joined the Ontario Forest, Fish & Game Protective Association, have received the hearty and united sup- port of the Provincial Association. An important meeting to protest again- st any re-issuing of licenses was held in London on February thirtheenth under the presidency of the Hon. Adam Beck,a member of the Ontario Cabinet, whose address was notable for his strong ex- pression of opinion in favour of the policy _of prohibiting netting on all inland streams of the Province. He held that the fish were one of the most important sources of wealth in the country and he was en- tirely in favour of preservation and pro- tection. He emphasized the attractions of the game fish for sport and the import- ance of the food fish for the whole people. Mr. Marshall Graydon, barrister, of London, argued that as the fish belonged to the Crown everyone should have equal rights in fishing. No licenses should be granted and the fish permitted to go up the river to their natural spawning beds. Mr. N. H. Stevens, President of the NET FISHING IN ONTARIO RIVERS _ Chatham branch, testified to the improve- ment in fishing inthe Thames since the seines between Chatham and the mouth of the River had been removed. Many of the farmers on the banks of the Thames could not afford to go to Muskoka to fish but if the nets were removed from the river they could fish along its banks with just as much pleasure and success as in Muskoka. Over twelve hundred farmers and residents around Chatham, Blenheim, Wallaceburg, Dresden, Dover and adjoining districts had signed peti- tions opposing the issuing of licenses to net fishermen. Mr. William Smith, South London, described conditions at Port Stanley and urged that accion should be taken there. Gill nets had been used in the lake, with- in one hundred yards of the pier, taken up in broad daylight and nothing said to the fishermen. Mr. A. Kelly Evans, Secretary of the Provincial Association, dwelt upon the depletion of the fish in Lake Ontario owing to net fishing in the Bay of Quinte. He had heard all the arguments the net fishermen could advance and in reply to them he had only to point to the city of Toronto, where 340,000 people had been deprived of their food fish owing to the netting which had been allowed. Mr. Caleb Wheeler, of the Chatham branch, wired that at an informal meet- ing held in the city square that afternoon of farmers and mechanics a resolution had been passed demanding equal fishing rights for all. Mr. L.H. Smith, Strathroy, apologised for non-attendance and added : ‘‘Netting at the mouth of the Thames is an outrage on nature and a wrong to every man who wets a line in that river.”’ On the motion of Mr. J. A. Cottam, secended by Mr. Marshall Brady, the fol- lowing resolution was unaminously adopted: ‘“Whereas many years ago workmen and citizens in general at London, Chat- ham, and all along the valley of the Thames River were able to catch by hook and line a plentiful supply of game fish and food fish ; ‘*And whereas, owing to the increasing number of licenses, issued for net fishing 1075 and the extremely large quantities of fish caught by nets, these natural rights and inalienable privileges of the people along the River Thames were destroyed and fishing by hook and line was practically done away with for many years ; ‘*And whereas, during the last two years no licenses havebeen granted for net fishing in the RiverThames, and in consequence of this farmers, mechanics, laborers, and all classes have been able to provide food for their families by hook and line and any man out of employment have been able to earn from $5.00 to $12 per week by the sale of such fish to poor families at low prices, and affi- davats to this effect having been present- ed from numbers of such men; “‘Now, therefore, be it resolved that we the citizens of London, Chatham and the Thames Valley, in mass meeting as- sembled, do strongly oppose the issuing of any permits or licenses for net fishing in the river Thames; ‘And further, be it resolved that this meeting strongly urge upon the depart- ment the vital necessity of additional re- strictions upon aud possibly the entire prohibition of net fishing in Lake St Clair; ‘‘And further, be it resolved that a copy of this‘resolution be presented to the honorable, the minister of public works and fisheries by the Hon. Adam Beck,the chairman of this meeting.”’ A conference was held at Chatham on the following Tuesday between the ang- lers and the net fishermen with the result that the latter offered, if seine licenses were granted, to sell to Chatham and London dealers at two cents less for soft fish and three cents less for pickerel than to American dealers. It was decided to forward the proposal to headquarters at Toronto. The delegates from the Angling Asso- tion, Messrs. James Weldon and W. Smith, were against net fishing on any terms, and under the circumstances the whole matter had to be referred to the Department at Toronto. It is hoped, however, that the interest roused in the subject on the part of the public will se- cure beneficial results, in greatly curtail- ing, if not abolishing, not only licenses but also permits. The People’s Game and Fish Protective Association of Nova Scotia. temiHE semi anuual meetings of the ai People’s Game and Fish Protective Association of Nova Scotia were held at Halifax on February 10th and proved the most important and enthusias- tic meetings in the history of the associa- tion. One of the most pleasing features of the gathering was the absolute un- animity of those present upon the more important issues which came up for dis- cussion and the very apparent determi- nation to make the views of the associa- tion effective. Over forty delegates were in attendance, nearly every branch being represented. In his Presidential address Mr. H. D. Ruggles said: ‘‘I am glad to meet so large a number of delegates representing so many of our branches throughout the Pro- vince. This is the sixth meeting of our Provincial association and will, I believe, prove to be the most important yet held, by reason of the questions that are coming up for consideration. I congratulate the Halifax Branch upon the splendid success which they have had in starting their or- ganization, and also our efficient secre- tary and his zealous assistants, on being able to establish a branch in this import- ant centre. Every Province of Canada and almost all, if not all the States of the American Union, have associations such as ours, and for the same objects. It is interest- ing to note that the greatest number of these have arisen within the lastten or fifteen years, showing the great awaken- ing upon the subject of game and fish overthe whole continent during recent years. To Nova Scotia belongs the uni- que honor of having the first society of the sort in British America—the Game and Inland Fishery Protection Society es- tablished in this Cityin 1853. This society im point of age is only exceeded by one in all North America—the New York Association for the Protection of Game established in 1844. When the questions which now con- front us shall have been settled it will, I think, be advisable to enlarge the number of the objects for which this association exists. First among these | would sug- gest forest protection. This we have al- ways insisted on by all our members; as without forests our game and fish would perish, our streams dry up and our soil become as barren as has that of many countries, in other parts of the world, once noted for their fertility. My experi- ence is that very few forest fires are the work of fishermen and the time of year in which hunting is done almost precludes the possibility of hunters causing any. The greater number occur from the at- tempts of people desirous of clearing meadow or other land. The question arises here whether those owning forest land should not be obliged to leave all trees undera certain size standing. In other words should not the maxim that a man must so use his own land as not to injure his neighbor or the public, apply here with greater force? A strip of country from which everything has been cut is almost in as bad a condi- tion as if a fire had run over it, and the rainfall must be sensibly diminished as a result of it. Another object which should be incor- porated in our constitution, is the protec- tion of song and insectivorous birds. The farmer and the whole community are indebted to our little feathered friends ~ more than most of us realize. Birds an- nually destroy thousands of tons of noxi- ous weed seeds and billions of harmful insects. From areport recently receiv- ed from the Department of Game and Fish ot the State of Alabama, I quote: ‘‘A noted French scientist has asserted that without birds to check the ravages of insects, human life would vanish from this planet in the short space of nine years. He insists that insects would first destroy the growing cereals, next would fall upon the grass and upon the foliage, which would leave nothing upon which cattle and stock could subsist. The possibilities of agriculture having been destroyed, domestic animals having perished for want of provender, man, in GAME AND FISH PROTECTION OF NOVA SCOTIA his extremity in abarren and desolate land, would be driven to the necessity of becoming cannibatized or subsisting ex- clusively upon adiet of fish. Even granting that only a portion of what the eminent Frenchman asserts is true, it is easy to leara from his theory that birds are man’s best allies and should be pro- tected, not only on account of their inno- cence, bright plumage, and inspiring songs, but because they renderto the farmer valuable assistance every day.” In the State just named the 4th day of May ineach year, has at theinstance of the State Game and Fish Commissioner, been set aside to be celebrated in the various public schools as ‘‘Bird Day.” This date was fixed upon on account of its being the birthday of Audubon, the great naturalist and bird lover. While 1 would not wish to add to the number of subjects which our children are requir- ed to study I would suggest that teach- ers in our public schools should not fail to include among the principles which they instil into the pupils’ minds that of protecting and preserving oursong and insectivorous birds, For this purpose I think a Bird Day might be established with great benefit to this Province. The State of Alabama is an object les- son to our own Province. Previous to 1907 game matters were in much the same. condition as here. The revenue from game amounted to only about $1.000 ayear. During the succeeding year it roseto $20,000 as result ofefficient management, a small resident license and fines for infraction of the law. Give us in Nova Scotiaa resident license of $1 00 for big game anda small fishing permit for non-residents (coming to the the Provincial instead of the Dominion treasury) and Nova Scotia can at least duplicate these figures. With a revenue such as this, think of the possibilities in the line of game pro- tection! Our forests could then be polic- ed and game and fish protected; a Pro- vincial game farm could be established, new species introduced and the Province made a veritable sportsmen’s paradise. In the introduction of new species of either game or fish, great caution should be exercised and no species should be al- lowed tobe broughtinto the country without permission from the Department. 1077 I refer to such cases as the introduction of rabbits into Australiaand the introduc- tion of varieties of fish which might de- stroy our brook trout. Among the different branches I might notice that during the past year a move in the right direction has been made, in the introduction of wild rice into our lakes and streams, as food for water- fowl or pheasants. Other branches have devoted their funds especially to patroll- ing the woods in search of law breakers. On the wholea better state of things ex- isted throughout the Province in respect to game: matters than ever before. I have lately been in correspondence with a firm of naturalists regarding the black game, a magnificent bird of the grouse family, of which itis the second largest in size. This bird inhabits coun- tries similar in climate to our own. Its food is the same as our grouse and I be- lieve this is the ideal bird for introduc- tion here. But itis useless for us to discuss schemes such as these for the preserva- tion of game and the propagation of new Species until the people’s rights in re- spect to game and fish have been ascer- tained and secured. If we are to be told that, notwithstanding the fact that our money has been used to protect and pre- serve the game, it belongs to the owner of the land on which it may be found, and that the fish matured from spawn, which our money has placed in the_rivers and lakes, belongs to the man who owns a narrow strip along the water’s edge, then our only care should be to see that our money is no longer diverted in this direction. And, if, after thousands ot dollars of our money have been spent every year to protect the torest land of others from fire, we are trespassers in going upon the lands so protected in search of our game and fish, then our only duty is to see that public money is not henceforth used to protect private property. Asa people’s association we demand on behalf of our members and of the whole people of Nova Scotia, a statutory declaration that the game and fish of this Province belong to the Crown. All other objects could be dropped until this is secured. Having accomplished this the game and fish will do their share in forest protection. 1078 It matters not what the laws of other lands may decree ; game and fish are not by nature subject of private ownership. In this land no feudal baron with a band of cut throats at his back has ever been able to make his: will law; and game laws that were the outgrowth of feudal oppression are not applicable to the con- ditions that exist in this country. The time is ripe for action; we will brook no delay. In the event of the refusal of our de- mands one course is still left open to us— organization. This should have received more attention in the past instead of wasting time in the discussion of compar- atively unimportant matters. Before the present meeting of this association has ended I trust you will take steps for an immediate increase of our membership in existing branches and the organization of every part of the Province in which branches do not now exist. Already we number our members by the thousand. One month of faithful work by an effici- ent organizer will place us in such a po- sition numerically that our just demands can nolonger be refused. If necessary we must securea fund by private subscrip- tion to defray the expenses of an official organizer. The interests of the farmer, the sports- men, the hotel keeper and merchant are identical in this matter ; and the heritage in game and fish that we received from our fathers it is our duty to preserve and transmit entire to our children. The most important item of business was the adoption of the following : The petition of the undersigned here by sheweth : Whereas the people of Nova Scotia have, since its first settlement,enjoyed the privilege of free hunting and fishing in the uncultivated lands of the province, and have thereby, as we believe, acquired at least a prescriptive right therein; and the said privilege has in our opinion been the cause of keeping many in the prov- ince who would not otherwise have re- mained ; And whereas, wild animals and fish are not inour opinion, either morally orlegally, the subject ef private ownership, not being appurtenant to the land or affixed or be- longing thereto by nature; and laws of ROD AND GUN IN CANADA other countries tending in any way to confer onthe owners of lands the sole right to the game and fish thereon, arose at a period when might alone was right and popular rights were unheard of ; And whereas the big game of this province, once scarce, has become abun- dant through the efforts of the govern- ment and of private associations, and not through any act of the landowners, whose dams and sawdust have depleted our fish- eries and whose lumber gangs have slaughtered our game in large quantities; And whereas for a long time past a grant of the public money of this province has been annually made for the protection and preservation of our game and the introduction of new varieties, and the public funds have been used to re-stock the streams of the province, and the greatest injustice would be done to our people if they should now be deprived of or prevented from taking their share of the game and fish which have thus been preserved and increased through their efforts and with their money ; And whereas, for the protection from fire of the wild lands on which said game and fish are to be found there is an annual assessment made upon the people, amounting to many hundreds of dollars annually in each municipality. And whereas, doubts have arisen as to the legal rights of the people and land- owners of this province, respectively, in regard to game and fish, and we believe that a statute should be passed declara- tory of the law on this subject ; Your petitioners therefore pray that the legislature of Nova Scotia at its present session do amend the Game Act by add- ing thereto a section declaring the game and fish of this province to belong to the Crown and giving to residents and non- residents the right to take wild ani- mals and birds in their natural state and fish (except in artificial ponds) in any un- cultivated lands of this province, subject to any restrictions as to licenses or other- wise in the said Game Act contained. The petitions were printed and placed in the hands of the delegates for circula- tion before the meeting adjourned. A resolution was also passed unanim- ously in favour of a resident big game license of $1. A petition will be circulat- GAME PROTECTION IN SOUTHERN ONTARIO ed asking for legislation to make this resolution effective. The question of the sale of game was the subject of considerable discussion. While the sentiment of the association was strongly in favour of prohibiting the sale ot game it was feared that the mass ot the people were not yet awake to the necessity tor such a measure and to press for it at this time might prejudice the as- Suciation with the people whose support is absolutely necessary to the accomplish- ment of its scheme for making the hunt- ing and fishing free to the public. There was also some oppesition to including moose meat in the prohibition. It was decided to defer the discussion of this matter until the annual meeting. A resolution was passed reaffirming a previous resolution calling upon the local goverment to resume control of the inland fisheries. The enforcement of the fishery regulations in Nova Scotia is, and always has been, in most distriets a farce and in some a scandal. It is felt that with the local government in control more direct pressure could be brought to bear for the better enforcement of the law. As the funds available for game pro- tection are entirely inadequate for that _ purpose it was the opinion ot the associa- tion that the government should increase the appropriation for this purpose. H. D. Ruggles, President; Frank W. Russell, Secretary; and Rev. D. B. Hem- meon were appointed a committee to pre- sent petitions to the legislature. The following committees were also ap- pointed: To watch legislation: The Secretary, Mr. T. F. Tobin and Mr. E. H. Armstrong, M. L. A. To revise con- stitution and by-laws: the President, R. S. McKay and Mr. A. D. Johnston. To confer with the Lumbermen’s Association to endeavor to secure their co-operation in the protection of the forests fish and game: Mr. G. W. Stewart, Dr. Breck, Rev. D. B. Hemmeon, and Dr. Moore. Following alone the lines of the Presi-— dent’s address notice was given of a mo- tion to change the title of the association by inserting after the word ‘‘Fish” the word ‘‘Forest” making the proposed name ‘‘The People’s Game, Fish & For- est Protective Association of Nova Scotia.” 1079 The Halifax Branch in conjunction with the Waegwoltic Club entertained the vis- iting delegates at a smoker at the Waeg- woltic Club House on the evening of the 17th. The association has added three new branches, Halifax, Shelburne and Bar- rington, since the annual meeting and it is hoped that a number of others will be established in the near future. The first fruits of the endeavor to se- cure Provincial support for the petition was seen at a meeting at the Yarmouth Board of Trade when Messrs. E. W. Jar- vis and Roy S. Kelley were present as a delegation trom the Game and Fish So- ciety. Mr. Jarvis presented the claims and importance of the protection of the game and fish of the Province in a most convincing manner, giving facts and fig- ures to back up his assertions. He ask- ed for the countenance and support of the Board to the Game Association in their work. Mr. Kelley summed up Mr. Jarvis, ar- gument in the following paragraphs : That in order to raise a fund for the proper protection of gamea fee of $2.00 should be required of all residents of the Province who go in searce of big game. The cow moose should be protected at all seasons. That a license fee smaller than $30 (say $15) should be charged non-residents for the privilege of shooting small game only. — The gaining control of our inland fish- eries by the local government, and es- tablishing hatcheries so as to increase and make more generally distributed this valuable attraction to tourists. That legislation should be enacted that will assure to the people of this Province for all time the privilege they have hither- to enjoyed of entering wild lands for the purpose of hunting and fishing. That out of the revenues for licenses and otherwise, paid game wardens should be appointed, whose duties should include Forest protection as well as Game pro- tection. On motion the Game Society was as- sured the hearty support of the Board in their work of preserving the game and fish for the people ot the Province. Physical Culture. Laws of Exercise Continued—Baths Etc. NO. BY FRANK E. DORCHESTER, [> pamsevancahs that you have perused my previous articles on this’subject, ; you will remember what was said on mind concentration. Unless each exercise ts gone through tn such a manner that full and hard (as posstble) contraction and extension takes place, with the mind play- ing on each muscle as tt comes into play; your work will lose most of its value. To make muscle and gain health, you musz use the mind. If] may depart a little, I will also as- sure you that owing to this mind and will force being so used one is not only bodily and mentally benefited, but hitherto weak willed men _ will surprise their friends by a new and added ability to say ‘‘NO” when necessary. Will power is increased wonderfully through this mind concentration and exertion of will force. Too little is known and understood of the power of exercise. To the thinking man, our muscles themselves must appeal,and inform him that much depends en them. The fact that we have a mind as well asa muscular body, surely implies that both are needed, therefore neither should be neglected. Such a surmise is mere logic. As a matter of fact,if you wiil study your physiology manuals, at the same time applying the principles found therein,to your muscles and their relation to the brain,I feel sure you will have much food for reflection. Brain power—morality—spirituality, all are so bound up with good healthy muscles that they form a perfect whole. The brain being the commander of the human forces, is it so strange that weak muscles can be strengthened by an exer- tion of mind over matter? Unfortunately, although Canada has many institutions calculated to develope the muscles of her sons, these institutions, or those who run them, often go all round the main point without seeing it. The mind must be employed, not so particularly on time, style or prettiness of an action but on the muscle doing Vv. N.S. P. E. that action, so that each effort shall be fully felt by the muscles. Work as though litting heavy weights, not in wheezy spasms, holding the breath, or anything so foolish, but a full,free move- ment contracting each muscle fully in turn, at the same time breathing deeply and regularly. I have already advised at what times before and after meals to exercise, -but for those who cannot obtain back num- bers, I will say, never exercise until two hours after, and from fifteen to thirty minutes before, meals Weare generally strongest at about twelve mid-day, but this is an inconven- ient hour to exercise. Before breakfast is probably best for most people. Before going to bed is a good time for those who prefer it. This depends on a person, his or her occupation, and what time they have to get to busi- ness or leave the same. Exercise in the morning keeps one fresh and awake all day, but if forced to do the exercises at night, it will probably be equally beneficial. To quote a pupil recently. ‘Since I started your exercis- es, which I do nightly, I can wake much earlier each morning.’ However, the embryo athlete will soon find which is the better as to convenience or feelings. Presuming the time selected be morn- ing. Jump out of bed. Take a num- ber of deep breaths before the open win- dow, as explaimed elsewhere. Then go through your exercises, governing each one with the mind. f After the work, allow yourself to regain your breath, if breathed.. Then get into either your cold bath, or take your cold sponge down, whichever you choose, follow with vigorous rub all over with coarse towel. Dress quickly, do not let the body chill. If after cold baths are taken, any chill is felt, or the reaction is not good, you had better try tepid baths. Of course all the foregoing instructions are given to average healthy persons. It PHYSICAL CULTURE is impossible to go into individual cases here. In weak cases—cases above ordinary strength, curative work, all these neces- sitate individual particulars before any one could give instruction. The bath is an important item to the athlete, as indeed it is to all. Hot baths should be taken twice a week, not less than once a week at all events, when possible. A good sponge or loofah will get the dirt out, and do more for health than the average observer would imagine. The skin is one of the principal out- lets for the waste matter of the body. The perspiration tubes, i.e. the pores which carry off this waste being some- where about 7,000,000 over the skin of a person of average height, if the skin is not cleansed, the consequences may be guessed. Every groom knows his horse’s skin must be smooth and glossy if the horse is healthy. In such acase we may well take the lesson, and be sure we are benefitted as much or more by having our skins clean. The skin of those who bathe frequently is more sensitive, the cutaneous waste is carried away as the skin is more active, heat and cold are borne better, and a gen- eral lightness and buoyancy is felt. When the waste of the system is carried away and the body is freed from these poisen- ous matters, growth is assisted, and nutrition is unimpeded. How necessary then is the bath ! Those parts exposed should be washed at least night and morning. Those who cannot get a morning bath, can swill the body down with a sponge or flannel. After the bath the rough towelling. Some experts say one or two exercises to start warmth would do good. As a matter of fact. vigorous towelling is exercise in itself. Then again if you are in good health, you will feela glow directly you put your clothes on after the drying. Sandow dresses immediately after the bath without drying. This will do no harm as the water is carried out- wardsthrough the clothes if flannel is worn next the skin. At first, however, getting into one’s clothes whilst still wet, makes one feel uncomfortable for a few moments. Personally I pin my faith to cold or tepid bath (optional) or sponge down every morning. Warm or rather hot 108} bath twice a week and daily washes. This would suit all. Besides these, never neglect your teeth. Keep them clean. If the reader is desirous of excelling in strength, or at some particular sport, believe me, home exercise will do more than anything to give you the necessary foundation—and a foundation of rock at that, one that will outlast the years and help you into a well preserved old age. In some cases it may be found that a small biscuit, taken in the morning before exercising, will give the necessary stand: by required by some persons. Other- wise a mouthful of water gargled in the throat should clear the mouth—Never take anything heavy, preferably nothing at all. When there is food in the stomach to be digested, the stomach requires all the blood possible to assist in the work. By exercising after a meal, the blood is drawn from the stomach, and may thus cause dyspepsia. The reader may already know a good system of home exercises, which perhaps has not had thedesiredeffect. Ask yourself if you have worked at them properly—as explained before — under proper mind control. Those who do not know any suitable exercises, will find from time to time that I give an exercise. These will be found to be running one or more to each ar- ticle, andat the end of the series you will have a set of exercises, which if followed out on the lines laid down in these articles, will be found to be sur- passed by none for results. Always start low and gradually increase number according to the diffi- culty or necessity of each exercise. Once you have returned to health, with a fine muscular physique, you can keep fit with fifteen minutes daily of Mind governed exercise. Do not expect to see a great difference in aday or two (although a difference may be possible) foras arule you must have patience. In a month you will be surpris- ed at the result. Always remember that if health and strength could be gained easily — especially great strength — it would be common, but it is a force which raises you above the ordinary and what ts worth having ts worth working for. This 1, ? Figure badly drawn, body should be more erect, chest out, right leg well to front, arms in perfect line of shoulder. so called work, however, will early be- come a pleasure. Whenever you are doing your exer- cises you can feel that you are doing a duty—that of keeping mind and body ready for emergencies. If you are inclined to take up a sport, or form of athletics — say gymnastics ; take my advice and doa few months home exercise properly first and I will guarantee five times the results at a much quicker pace. Before giving another two exercises, I must tell you about what size bells to use. A man of twenty in good health can use three pound to five pound bells ‘dependent on his physique. Under this two pound bells. A young boy under four- teenone pound bells. And ladies may start on from three-quarter pounds to one and half pound bells, or even something merely to grip in order to assist the mus- cular control. The next exercise for this month is as follows : From attentioni.e., figure erect, arms at side. deep long breath, same time raise arms rigidly out straight in front of chin: (2) Still continuing the deep intake of breath throw arms wide open to line of shoulder. same time lunging with right foot to the Now (1) commencing to take a~ ROD AND GUN IN CANADA full stretch of leg. (3) Now return arms to front in line of chin, same time commence to expel the breath also re- turning leg: (4) Return arms to side and exhaust the breath. (Repeat left leg.) See figure. To put it shortly, Nos. one and two are taking in the breath (one deep breath,) Nos. three and four are to expel breath i.e. When arms rise and open breathe in. When arms lower or close, breathe out. It the preceding exercise is done ten or twelve times a day great benefits will soon be felt. Another exercise, which is very simple, is also very fine in constipated cases, es- Hands above head, reach down and touch floor—repeat. pecially if done with the other. Attention ! Swing arms up in straight line over head, look upward. Now bend down andtry to touch toes. Return to upright position with back well hollowed and chest out. Repeat this from eight to twelve times. See figure. Those readers who have the preceding exercises should do all of them every day. They will do you good. None of them are very picturesque, but all are body- builders, if done properly. AA te ine Chybk sf Caan a y] Alpine Club Notes It is expected that the Club house at Banff and the permanent summer camp in connection with it will be ready for oc- cupation by members from the 15th of July next. The Executive Committee will now be pleased to receive notice otf those who contemplate taking advantage of the opportunity offered to enjoy camp life on one of Banff’s most beautiful spots. Accommodation is limited to thirty. It is advisable that applications therefor should be made as early as possible so that suitable dates for intending visitors may be arranged. Ifthe accommodation be fully taken up it is likely a maximum stay of two weeks for each guest will be established, at the expiry of which time it will be necessary to move on to one of the other camps _ to be operated during the summer months. The rates will be practically the same as at the annual general camps that have been already held. Members intending to make a trip to the Rocky Mountains this summer should rendezvous at the Club’s headquarters at Banff, where the fullest information will be supplied for proposed expeditions and all possible facilities offered. At Banff will be found on our own grounds all the delights of camp life that have been experienced at the previous camps and, im addition, a comfortable Club house for general assembly pur- poses. A detailed circular containing full information will’be issued.in May next. © Owing tothe great Exhibition to be held at Seattle, in the State of Washing- ton, this summer all Canadian and Ameri- can Railroads are making especially low rates to the Pacific Coast, giving gener- ous stop off privileges at all our mountain resorts. It is possible that members may thus obtain even lower rates than they have before enjoyed. It is proposed this summer to make a special feature of the Alpine attractions of the Province of Alberta contiguous to the Great Divide. - Spring is upon us and the dreams of summer holidays among the mountains must be turned into plans. Members who have done any climbing at all know how necessary anice-axe oran alpen- stock is. Any member who intends to be in camp and desires to procure one or other should write at once to the Execu- tive Secretary, S. H. Mitchell, box 167, Calgary, Alberta, stating his require- ments. Itis impossible for the Club to guarantee the exact cost. Hitherto the price of the ice-axe has been $5.00 and of the alpenstock, $1.00. The ice-axes 1084 have to be procured from Switzerland and an early order is necessary. They will be in Canada by the time the climb- ing season opens. Even more important than an ice axe is a sufficiency of nails in theboots. The Club will have some to sell later in the season, but if they can be procured local- ly the heavy cost of mailing will be avoid- ed. It is better that these should be put in the boots before leaving home, as de- lay and consequent annoyance can thus be avoided. The Club’s official photographer, Mr. Byron Harmon of Banff, Alberta, has is- sued avery fine set of stereoscopic al- pine views, some of them showing mem- bers climbing at the Rogers Pass Camp. Any members ordering through the Club’s Executive Secretary, can obtain these for $1.50 per dozen. There are two dozen inthe set. The usual cost of stereoscopic views is $2.00 per dozen. The views have been obtained through much climb- ing and hard work on the part of Mr. Harmon. It is still somewhat early forladies to spend all their time out of doors. The Club house will have big rooms and spacious varandahs. There will be a big demand for suitable cus- hions. Here is an opening for many of our lady members to show that they are skilled in the use of the needle as well as of the ice-axe. On the evening of 30th January, Mr. and Mrs Frank Yeigh were at home to the local members of the Alpine Club in their house in Toronto. Among the members present were: Miss McLennan Dr. J. A. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs J. Watt, Mr. Cowdry, Mr. C. H. Mitchell, Mr. Symington and Mr. F. M. Nicholson Professor Coleman came and brought his photos and some beautiful water colour sketches illustrating his recent travels in the neighbourhood of Mt. Robson. Most readers of this section of Rod and Gun will have noticed the ascent of Mt. Huascaran in the Andes by Miss Peck, described in the January issue of Harper’s Magazine. One other guides, Rudolf ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Taugwalder of Zermat, was badly frozen on the descent, subsequently losing his left hand, and most of his left foot, his remaining right hand being seriously maimed. He is thusattheearly age of 41 incapacitated from earning his living at his trade, and serioualy handicapped in any other calling. The American Al- pine Club made an appeal for aid in this piteous case ‘‘from all those who have experienced the courageous help, the fid- ~ elity and the unselfish devotion of Swiss guides.’ The Executive Committee of the Alpine Club of Canada voted the sum of $25.00 to this fuad, a contribution which was much appreciated. 1 The ‘‘Mountaineer” the organ of the Seattle Mountaineer’s Club has been add- ed to the list of exchanges Among the objects of the club, which is auxiliary to the Mazamasare: To explore the moun- tains, forests and watercourses of the Pacific Northwest, and to make frequent expeditions into these regions. The get up of the magazine is exceedingly attrac- tive. It is issued quarterly. The Librarian would like to remind members that the Clublibrary has room for many more books. Among books that are desired are: Palliser’s Journal, The Alpine Journal, vols. Ito XVI, the Ascent of Ruwenzori, by the Duke of the Abruzzi, the Matterhorn, by Guido Rey, the complete Mountaineer, by Abrahams, and many others. From time to time articles of interest to mountaineers ap- pear in the magazines and newspapers. It is impossible for the Librarian to see all or even many of these. If every . member who read an article of this kind were to send it to the library an interest- collection would soon be formed and the articles of lasting interest ould be bound in volume form. It has been suggested that a scrap book of amusing engravings, drawings. etc., relating to mountaineer- ing might be formed and kept in the li- brary. The Librarian or the Executive Secretary will gladly take the matter in hand. The Hon. Frank Oliver, Minister of the © Interior, has presented the Club with a It would be a boon on wet days. | ALPINE CLUB OF CANADA copy of the Atlas of Canada, published by the Dominion in 1908. This invalu- able work contains not only maps, geolo- gical and historical, but many tables of statistics, weather charts and information ofall kinds. The Minister could not have made amore acceptable or useful gift. The Executive Secretary has received a letter from a gentleman interested in orchids throughout the world. He wish- es to enter imto correspondence with some one familiar with the native habitat of our Canadian alpine cypripediums {Lady’s slippers), so as to procure a few growing specimens to enable him to do some hybridizing with some he now has. Should any members desire to correspond, 1085 the Executive Secretary will be glad to give them the full address. A cablegram of greeting from the youngest to the oldest of the Alpine Clubs was sent in December. The an- nual meeting of the Alpine Club of England is always held during the last month of the year, followed by a_ ban- quet at which itis in order to ‘‘praise famous men and the fathers that begot them.” The Alpine Club of Canada is second to none in admiration of the heroes of the past and of the great deeds of the present generation. it was felt that the kindliest way of evidencing this was by way of cablegram, which was acknowledged in a courteous and cordial letter of good wishes for the prosperity of the Canadian Club. Izaak Walton’s Will. NEW of the many curious literary F relics which have come under the hammer recently have been of greater interest than the original probate of the will of Izaak Walton. It is inex- cellent preservation, and bears the seal of the Court of Canterbury. The original will in Walton’s wonderfully clear hand- writing at the age of 90 is preserved at Somerset House, London, and its pro- visions evidence the kindly and simple nature of the immortal author of ‘‘The Compleat Angler.” The will, which is dated August 5, 1683, is prefaced by the following words :— _ ‘‘In the Name of God, amen. I, Izaak Walton, the elder of Winchester, being this present day in the ninetieth yeare of my age, and in perfect memory, for which praised be God, but considering how sod- ainely I may be deprived of both, doe therefore make this my last will and test- ament as followeth. And first, I doe de- clare my beliefe that there is only one God, who has made the whole world, and me and all mankinde; to whom I shall give an accompt of all my actions which are not to be justified, but I hope pardon- ed, for the merritts of my Saviour Jesus. And becausethe professsion of Christianity does, at this time, seeme to be sub-divided into Papist and Protestant, I take it to be at least convenient to declare my beliefe to be, in all points of faith, as the church of England professeth. And this I doe the rather because of a long and very trew friendship with some of the Roman Church.” After various bequests of land and houses to members of the family the testator wrote :— “‘I doe alsoe give five pound yearly to be given to some maideservant, that hath attained the age of twenty and one year (not less), and dwelt long in one service, or to some honest poore man’s daughter that hath attained to that age, to be paid her at or on the day of her marriage ; and that what money or rent shall re- maine undisposed of shall be employed to buy coles for some poore people that shall mostneed them, in the said towne;the said coles to be delivered in the last weeke in January or in every first weeke in Feb- ruary ; I say then, because I take that time to be the hardest and most pinching times with poore people ; and God re- ward those that shall doe this without partiality, and with honesty, and a good conscience.” OUR MEDICINE BAG — Letters from Mr. John Arthur Hope’s wolf camps in Northern Ontario, receiv- ed early in February stated that up to that time four wolves had been secured and it was believed four others had been covered by a heavy snowstorm. Mr. Hope was jubilant over the results having convinced sportsmen from the States that wolves are to be found in our North- ern woods and that they can be killed in mid-winter hunts. He has carried con- viction home to New York and Philadel- phia sportsmen by precuring them pelts which they have taken back with them to those cities. The Philadelphia men in particular were gleeful because their fel- lows laughed at them when they set off and declared they were going to Canada ‘to seek the impossible.” The couple of pelts taken home for mounting will con- vince even the most sceptical. The New York men were enthusiastic over their experiences and expect, if the camps are re-opened next winter, to double and treble the number of hunters from that centre. With a view to effectively. protecting the black bass, maskinonge and speckled trout fishery in the Province of Ontario an Order in Council has been passed prohibiting the sale and export of these fish for a period of five years from the 30th of May next. Itis provided, how- ever that any person from a foreign coun- try having an angler’s permit may take back with him a lawful catch of two days’ fishing. Mr. W. W.—writes stating that as bear stories appear in order he wishes to make a small contribution. The great- est fright of his life was received through a bear upon which he came suddenly a few years ago. He started for a tree with the bear in full pursuit. As he was a J scrambling up the tree in all haste the bear made a spring and catching the heel of his boot tore it completely off. This incident induced renewed exertions till safety was achieved in the tree top.and hallooing from that point brought friends to the rescue. They succeeded in driv- ing away the bear and allowing Mr. W— to return home for which mercy he was devoutly thankful. During a flood at Port Hope, Ont. at the end of February J. G. Elliott, fore- man in the office of the local Times, is reported to have caught two fish in the office. Itisa pity that the species of the fish was omitted from the story. At a meeting of the Yarmouth branch of the People’s Fish and Game Protective Association of Nova Scotia, Mr. Allen Bethune, Cedar Lake, and Mr. W. S. Uhlman, Carleton, advocated the protec- tion of cow moose throughout the Province. The name of the writer of the open letter to Mr. E. Tinsley, which appeared in our March number and was inadvert- eribly omitted is Mr. W. J. Moodie, Ber- lin, Ont. Mr. Moodie takes a keen interest in the subject of fish and game protection. The Duke of Bedford has presented a small herd of yaks to Canada. The animal, whose home is inthe colder parts of Thibet, Northern Asia and Europe, is useful both as food and as a fur-bearing animal and an attempt will be made to domesticate it in the western sections of Canada. The herd will be placed on the Central Experimental Farm at Ottawa. The experiment is being tried atthe suggestion of Mr. Ernest Thompson Seton, the naturalist. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA The Conservation Congress held at Washington at which representatives of Canada, the States and Mexico joined in consultation arrived at some important and far reaching decisions which have been laid before the members of the par- liaments of three countries. On forestry matters it is recommended : Ist. That an inventory be taken of forest resources. Zod. Thecreation and maintenance of large forest reservations under public control. 3rd. Public ownership of forests supply- ing the head waters of streams. 4th. Greater precautions by the gov- ernment against forest fires. 5th. The placing of all lumbering operations undera system of rigid re- gulation. 6th. The private owners of lands un- suited to agriculture, once forested and now impoverished or denuded, should be encouraged by practical instruction, ad- justment of taxation, andin other ways to undertake reforesting. 7th. Excessive taxation on standing timber privately owned is held to bea potent cause of forest destruction by in- creasing the cost of maintaining growing _ forests, and it is endorsed that the taxa- tion of timber land be separate from the taxation of the timber growing upon it, and be so adjusted as to encourage forest conservation and forest growing. On water powers the report is equally outspoken. The public interest requires public control. The government control of minerals is recommended and the sug- gestion is made that the President of the U. S. invite a world conference on the subject of the conservation of natural re- sources—their inventory,conservation and wise utilization. There is little doubt of such conference being held and of wide results following. Canada has yet so many undeveloped natural resources within her own control that her interest in this matter is vital. Six youths of Hamilton, Ont., taking advantage of a fine Sunday in February, went down to the bay to spear fish. While busily engaged in this occupation, Inspector Kerr appeared on the scene, confiscated their spears and other para- 1087 phernalia and told them summons would follow. One of the youths was so frightened that he fell through the ice and was rescued with difficulty. Ultimat- ely they were all allowed to settle with the loss of their tackle and fish anda payment of five dollars each. Mr. Ac €. Peatt, M. P. ‘P. for ‘South Norfolk in the Ontario Legislature, has reintroduced his bill for prohibiting deer hunting with dogs throughout the Pro- vince. Mr. Pratt has long been opposed to this practise and introduced his bill last year but without definite result. It may be mentioned that, with the excep- tion of Quebec, where hunting with dogs is allowed for a portion of the season, Ontario is the only Province in Canada where dogs are now permitted in deer hunting. Itis proposed during the Spring of this year to import some Mongolian pheasants for liberation onthe mainland of British Columbia near Vancouver. Judging from the manner in which other imported game have multiplied it is be- lieved that, with rigid protection they will become quite numerous in a few years, From Edmonton comes a story ofa wounded deer charging a hunter. Edgar Waters, a former resident of London, Ont., was huntingat Gambier Island and while in a little gully, with anarrow open- ing,its only entrance and exit, came sud- denly upon a deer. The animal dashed up the cliff ina vain effort to escape. The hunter fired, the first bullet breaking its left hind leg, the second, as inves- tigation afterwards proved, goingthrough the top of its heart, and a third breaking a horn close tothe skull. The animal kept on its flight, in the course of which it charged right on to Mr. Waters and inflicted a painful injury to hisarm. A point blank shot in the brain finally dis- patched the infuriated buck. Mr. Llewellyn Hall, of Peterboro, Ont., on areturn journey from British Colum- 1088 bia, stopped off at Fort Francis, Ont., for a moose hunt. Accompanied by a guide he explored the region of Rainy Lake and was fortunate enough to run into three moose. He fired three shots at the largest one hitting him with the first, missing his second shot and _ bring- ing him down with the third at a dis- tance ot two hundred and fifty yards, as the moose was running through the woods, The moose weighed one thousand pounds and the antlers had a spread of forty-two inches from tip to tip. At a meeting of the local branch of the People’s Fish and Game Protective Association of Nova Scotia held at Yarmouth, from Chief Game Commissioner Knight, giving a list of moose reported killed during the season of 1908. The follow- ing were reported from the different coun- ties: No. No. County’ Killed Bulls Cows Sex Given Annapolis 106 52 48 6 Colchester 29 A 14 4 Cumberland PA Mens br 4 5 Digby AD sc BO. ee 1 Guysboro 61 BOO gees 4 Hants 17 GB IO 1 Halifax Lol 72a Ge 17 Kings 15 8 “ 0 Lunenburg 12 6 5 1 Pictou 12 5 5 if Queens 47 28 12 7 Shelbourne 30 3618 10 2 Yarmouth AT + 26-20 1 Totals 590 300 240 50 There were about 100 more reported than during the previous year. More re- ported in this case doesnot necessarily mean more killed, 1907 being the first year hunters were obliged to report the killing. Itis known that quite a num- ber not being familiar with the new law did not report. During the hunting season in Ontario for 1908, the Canadian Express Company carried 2348 carcasses of deer, with a total weight of 264,308 Ibs. The season included a period of fifteen days between November lst and November 15th inclu- sive, and the figures show an increase of a report was read. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 181 carcasses over 1907. All of these shipments were from points in the north- ern division of the Grand Trunk Railway System, the heaviest shipments be- ing made from Burk’s Falls, Haliburton, Huntsville, Kinmount, Powassan, Scotia Junction, South River, and Trout Creek. These figures give, however, only an in- adequate idea of the number of deer kill- ed during the open season, as each hunt- er is allowed two deer on his license and as from eight tonine thousand hunters were in_ the district, it is probable that 10,000 to 12,000 deer were killed during the season. This is estimated from the fact that alarge number of deer are eaten in the hunters’ camps, and a great many are transported by the settlers by other means than through the railway. Both parties in the Canadian Federal House are agreed upon the necessity for action in the direction of conserving the natural resources of the Dominion and a decision has been arrived at for increasing the numbers of committees so as to in- clude those investigating matters relating to our fisheries, forests, mines, water- ways and waterpowers. Conferences between the Dominion and the Provincial authorities with regard to the international fisheries have been held at Ottawa. Itis understood that the Provincial authorities, particularly those of Ontario, are anxious that the regula- tions to be made under the international treaty, shall conceive the rights of the various Provinces. The difficulties of treaty making are much increased by the Various considerations which have to be given to Provincial as well as Dominion rights. The following report from Mr, Ed. T. Loveday, Ontario and Quebec Fishery Overseer and Deputy Game Warden, will be good news to sportsmen; ‘‘In the Gatineau and Pontiac countries and in the district from thence to North Bay there is no doubt that deer and big game generally are on the increase now, despite the fact that more sportsmen are visiting these territories every year. Universally good sport was enjoyed by those who ROD AND GUN IN CANADA IVERJOHNSON rETY AUTOMA?.C REVOLVER We point to the difference between the posi- tively and absolutely safe Iver Johnson Safety Automatic Revolver and the imitation near-safe- They have some device added to them to make ties. them near-safe. 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The farmers are becoming edu- cated to the fact that game and _ fish pro- tection is intheir best interests, and not only are the laws obeyed but they are in most instances actively assisting the wardens.” That Ontario and Minnesota will soon join in a great co-operative game pre- serve scheme to preventthe extermina- tion of the moose, the red deer and other game animals now present in compara- tively great numbers in the wooded re- gions lying on each side of the three hun- dred mile boundary line between Lake of the Woods and Pigeon River by setting aside a great tract of land as a preserve, is the belief of Mr. Arthur Hawkes, the Canadian delegate to a series of confer- ences held in St. Paul, Minneapolis and Duluth. Mr. Hawkes carried with him the hearty good-will of Hon.Dr. Reaume, the Minister of Public Works in the On- tario Cabinet, and the assurance that On- tario was very desirous of entering into any reasonable co-operative scheme by which the rapidly disappearing moose could be preserved torall time. The con- ferences were all of a harmonious nature, and the Minnesotan delegates were very well pleased with the expression of inter- est shown by Ontario im the game pre- serves proposition. On the return of Mr. Hawkes, the Ontario committee was augmented by the addition of Mr. W. A. Preston, Mr. J. J. Carrick, Mr. H. A. C. Machin and Mr. Kelly Evans, Secretary of the Ontario Forest, Fish and Game Protective Association and arrangements were made for a meeting with the Ontario Government to which adeputation from Minnesota has been invited. The gospel of conservation of the natural resources of the country has gone so far that the Dominion House of Com- mons unanimously agreed to the appoint- ment of a committee, to deal with fishery matters, and it is hoped that one of the speedy results of its work will beto en- sure a more plentitul suply of Canadian fish for Canadian consumers. 1090 A recent copy of the Poughkeepsie News—Press contains a full account of the formation and work of the Clove Val- ley Rod and Gun Club. The conditions in the State ot New York are very differ- ent from those in Canada, but Canadian spertsmen are interested in what their fel- lows are doing elsewhere. They are al- so concerned in the efforts made to con- duct the work of propagation and protec- tion in every way and they sympathize with such efforts whatever form they may take. Dutchess county, N.Y. has suffer- ed like many other places, from over fish- ing and over shooting and in particular the beautiful Clove Valley lost its one time abundance of fish, bird and animal life. Mr. L. M. Palmer jr, spent a sum- mer vacation there and was never satis- fied as the summers came round without repeating his visit. The great decline in fish and game touched him deeply and after hard work he succeeded in forming a club which has taken charge of a pre- serve. In six years Mr. Palmer has himself expended some fifteen thousand dollars in raising pheasants and fancy game birds. By the Club over fifty thousand dollars have been paid out in purchase of land, erection of building, pay- ments for leases etc., the major portion going to the farmers from whom the game rights were obtained. An allied organization, the Clove Spring Trout Hatchery, purchased the stream, put in a fish hatchery and arranged to raise 60,- 000 trout, half being. brook trout and the other half rainbow, brown, silver and golden trout. They have widened and deepened the stream and mean later on to raise every known species that will hibernate in those waters. Both fish and game experts have been engaged and Mr Palmer elected President of both organi- zations. Mr.C.A.Dykes, who is also one of the members, is a fish and game ex- pert and has given special attention to the hatchery. We quote the second by- law as best expressing the objects of the organization: ‘‘Its object shall be to purchase and lease lands and water with- in the state of New York andto foster, protect and preserve game fish and game birds and animals and especially to doso upon or in lands or waters owned, leased or controlled by the Club for the enjoyment and benefit of the members ROD AND GUN IN CANADA thereof.”’ Although the enjoyment and benefit of the members is put forward as the object of the Club’s endeavors, it is contended that the results of the protec- tion it gives is felt throughout a much wider area than its own preserves and en- joyment and benefit is consequently con- ferred upon avery much larger number of people than are included within its membership. So bold have the wolves been on the Gatineau this winter that a pack of eight approached near enough to Mr. Thomas Garvin, of Hull, book keeper in one of the lumber camps of the Gilmour and Highson Company, to allow him to shoot the two leaders. It is stated that the men in the camp had to be on the lookout for them even while at work. The Perth branch of the Ontario For- est, Fish and Game Protective Associa- tion continues todo good work in en- forcing the law. They recently organ- ised an inspection of the lumber camps in Frontenac county with the result that over $200 were gathered in through fines for infractions of the law. A correspon- dent commenting on these facts asks when sportsmen will realize that the present laws are good if only enforced ? ‘‘Enforce, enforce and educate—as you are doing through the Magazine—but still enforce.” The branch owes much to its energetic hon. secretary, Mr. A. C. Shaw, of Perth. Four boxes of undersized pickerel shipped through to New York were seized at the Grand Trunk depot at London, Ont., on the evening of February 23rd. Inspector Weldon, who made the seizure, stated that the traffic had been going on for two winters, and only a few nights before the seizure no less than twenty- five boxes went through. Mr. Weldon stated that he had met fishermen of Chat- ham who knew the traffic was illegal. The seized fish were distributed amongst the charatible institutes of London and the Inspector declared his intention of seizing all further illegal shipments. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA “253 Unfinished ” Was the remarkable Worlds’ Amateur record of an A. H. Fox Gun in the hands of Joe Kautzky, an Amateur, at Jewell, Ia., on November 27th and 28th last. The same man, with his “Fox,” also won the “Smith Cup,”’ making 50 straight at 18 yards, and shot through the second day’s program without a miss. The A. H. Fox Gun 1091 is the gun that takes the trophies. pronounce the ‘‘ Fox’’ It is perfect in balance ; simple in construction ; reliable in operation ; more than usually strong, and the closest, hardest hitter of all. ‘The Finest Gun in the World ”’ Experts everywhere Ask your dealer to show it, or write us for Catalogue and descriptive matter. THE A. H. FOX GUN COMPANY 4692 North 18th St., Philadelphia, Pa. A thrilling experience, surpassing even those gone through in the life of a war veteran, recently fell to the lot of B. C. Sprague. Going down the Stewart River, British Columbia, on a raft of logs his floating home grounded ona sand bar, only afoot and a half above the water and two hundred feet in length. For ten days he was held a prisoner, two streams ofice grinding down on each side of his temporary home. All he had was an axe, a little food and two heavy ceats. It wasa long, trying wait for the river to close and freeze solid but at lengththis was done and release came. At that time food was exhausted and it was a famished and worn out man who arrived in camp after a trial exceeding anything he had known in war. The Winnipeg people have failed as buffalo breeders and what was once the second largest herd in the Dominion is now practically extinct. The cause is said to be neglect and improper pasture. Contrary to the general belief these ani- mals require care in confinement and their care will repay trouble This is shown by the success which is attending the herd at Banff. It is a great pity that Winnipeg, with the fine park system the city possesses, could not have done bet- ter for the buffaloes. The recommendations of the Superintendent were not acted upon by the Council, with the result that the great attractions of the herd are now lost to the city. The question of the prohibition of the sale of black bassin New York State is of great interest to Ontario people, and particularly those residing on or near the St. Lawrence. The New York State League of Sportsmen has declared in its favor and the New. York members of the North American Fish and Game Protective Association have pledg- ed themselves to work for its insertion in the laws of the State. Inthe meantime some objection is being taken to this course by the guides of Cape Vincent, N. Y. and others, who have adopted their view, ask why the people should be de- prived of the right to purchase good 1092 Canadian Guides Pleasure Seekers Wishing to spend a month ’midst the Greatest, Grandest and most Sublime Scenery in the Canadian Rockies Will consult their interests by corres- ponding with ROBT. E. CAMPBELL BOX 454, CALGARY, ALTA. The Oldest Established Guide and Outfitting Business in the CANADIAN ROCKIES GRIZZLY BEAR Sportsmen, with ambition to add one or two Grizzly Bear to their list of trophies,ean be absolutely sure of doing so if they will come to the north-east Kootenay country in British Columbia at the proper season—months of May and June. Parties can be fully equipped by the undersigned. For complete information address M. Dainard, Guide and Outfitter, Golden, B. C. CEETEE UNDERWEAR MADE FROM LONG SOFT FULL- LENGTH FIBRES “AUSTRALIAN WOOL ALWAYS ELASTIC « COMFORTABLE Made in Canada by The C. TURNBULL Co. - OF GALT LIMITED. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA game fish. It is pointed out that the sale is prohibited in Ontario and that the markets in New York State are not sup- plied by angling alone. This seems to be particularly a case in which the laws en both sides of the river should be uni- form if full and effective protection is to be given to the fish. The bulk of the friends of protection in New York State see this point and will, we are convinced, work in the interests of the promotion of -harmony in the existing laws on both sides of the line. For Ontario to follow New York would be to go back, and there- fore we hope to find New York coming up to the level of Ontario before many months have gone by and that to the great benefit of the future of the black bass. There are lots of anglers, of course, who would not credit the statement that the moon shining on fish spoils them, says a writer in the Omaha World Her- ald. There are a large number of skill- ed old fishermen up about Walker, on Leech Lake, in Minnestoa, and on being told of this effect of the moon on the fish, when I was up there several years ago, I enquired of old man Busch, the old hotel man and best maskinonge hunter of the region, and he toldme that fishexpos. ed to the moonlight were sure to spoil. A number of other old fishermen abont the lake told me che same thing. Old man Busch said that the moonshine made the fish soft, aud tainted it to such an extent as to be unfit forthe table in a few hours. ‘Every angler knows the trouble ex- perienced with ‘‘snagged” hooks. The best fishing is generally obtained where snaggs abound and the loss of hooks as well as the loss of time in refitting the line, amounts to a considerable item. Ang- lers will, therefore, be delighted to learn that a ‘‘Snagged” Hook Releaser. which does its work effectively without frigh- tening the fish, has been patented and placed upon the market by the Immell Manufacturing Company, Blair, Wis. The device is small, conyenient and workable. When the hook is snag- ged the Releaser is placed upon the line ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1093 and let go. A little weight on the guide wire acts like the hammer of a pile driver and drives the hook out of the snag. In this simple manner a ‘‘snagged” hook is quickly and effectively recovered. The smaller trout and bass size are retailed for 25c and the larger Releaser, which will bring out spoons, spinners,minnows, &c. for 35c. Anglers who have used the Releaser are enthusiastic in its favor,and declare that sofar they have succeeded in releasing hooks every time. One gentle- man thinks every angler in America should possess one and is sure it would add very materially to the pleasures of their fishing. Sportsmen who work hard enjoy their pipe and in quiet contemplation live over again the glories of the chase. For thorough enjoyment a good pipe is neces- Sary and the Sanitary pipe meets all re- quirements. This pipe is bored in such a way as to prevent the nicotine and saliva from coming into contact. The re- sult is that every particle of tobacco is kept perfectly dry and the after effects of A Dependable Companion Wherever you go or whenever you go, whether on business or pleasure, be sure to take along a Conklin Pen, and you’ll always be ready for any writing emergency. You’ll never be held up through lack of ink. When last drop is exhausted fill CONKLIN’S Self- Filling Fountain Pen again at nearest ink-well by simply dipping in pen and pressing Crescent- Filler. no fuss, no muss, no cleaning up to do. Self-filling, self-cleaning. Won’t scratch, blot, balk or skip. There is no other pen in the world like it. Leading dealers handle the Conklin. If yours don’t, order direct. Prices, $3.00, $4.00, $5.00 to $15.00. Send for hand- some new catalogue. No bothersome dropper, THE CONKLIN PEN MFG. CO. 315 Manhattan Bldg. ‘ TOLEDO, OHIO ... U.S.A. a smoke are delightfully soothing. The pipe cannot become rank, and a cool, clean, dry smoke, without a biting of the tongue, is ensured. To clean the pipe it is only necessary to remove the bowl device and scrape the nicotine bowl with a pen knife or sharp instrument. The saliva may be poured out by simply removing the stem. The cost, which will be repaid in a few weeks by the saving of tobacco, to say nothing of increased comfort and pleasure, is but one dollar postpaid. The Sanitary Pipe Company, 125 Cutler Building, Rochester, N. Y., will supply any number of pipes for the price mentioned. Wolf stories come in from Fort Willi- am. The wolves are said to have been so numerous and bold during the past winter that settlers could not go out with safety unless well armed. A_ Finnish settlement off the Shuniah Road was the main point infested by the wolves. One man is said to have seen a pack by his wood pile and thinking they were dogs walked quite close to them on his way 1094 from the barn. Discovering his mistake he made the house in record time. Six wolves chased a settler back to town where the man purchased a rifle before again venturing upon the homeward journey. There were many discussions over organizing a wolf hunt on a consid- erable scale, as with the settlers roused in defence, and the added incentives of the bounty and the pelts, it was believed such a hunt would have been successful. Fishing specialties abound but as all fishermen who have tried them are aware none are more effective than those known as ‘‘U.B.” Their excellence in practical working is so great that once tried they are always used. By means of the U. B. Live Frog Harness the fishing with a frog for a bait is not only made pleasant but effective. By means of this harness the frogis held alive without hooking and having the free use of every part of its body retains a natural position. Any number of casts can be made without in- jury to the frog, and it can leap, float and swim with ease. As a spinning bait the U. B. Spin Fly is attractive and effective. Its appearance is life-like and resembling a fly or bug struggling in the water, its alluring features prove irresistable. It is weed proof, with the weed guards ap- pearing as part of the fly. The U. B. Tandem for casting or trolling with live minnow is designed with the view of keeping the minnow alive and prevent its being torn off by casting. Live minnow is always a good bait and the U. B. Tan- dem is a great bait saver as well as a life-preserver. Then there is the U. B. Weedless Hook. This hook is weed proof and by yielding readily the fish is hooked when a strike is made from any direction. A recognized feature of merit ROD AND GUN IN CANADA in the hook is the double ring and the swivel combination which makes it non- kinking, prevents twisting of bait, and adds life-like action by oscullating motion imparted to the minnow or other bait. The U. B. Weedless hook is made of the ONE THIRD ACTUAL SIZE highest grade hollow-point hooks and with weed guards of phospher bronze ab- solutely preventing rust. The prices of these specialties range from 15c to 35c and they can be obtained from Unkefer & Bradley, manufacturers, 91 Dearborn St., Chicago. —_— A correspondent writing from Manito- ba in the early part of February states that in his old hunting district he saw but two antlered bulls out of fifty moose, the rest being bulls without horns or old cows. He acted as guide to several parties but though they had no difficulty in getting their game they were all small moose. He did not hear of a decent head being takenand although one man remained the whole season hoping to get a nice head,he failed in his purpose. In his opinion the meose have not yet recovered from their trouble of two years ago, although their skins are now beauti- fully clean, andthe general reports were that they were not as fat as usual. Dur- ing the winter the snow was very deep and brought down many big game ani- mals from the upper hills, the cold weather being at timesas much as 63 degr- ees below. Trappers reported a restricted fur season and the protected beaver ap- peared to be the only animal holding its own and increasing in numbers. In one place they dammed the river running through a small town and allowed many people to watch them at their clever engineering feats. As soon as any noise was made the beaver on picket duty struck the water with his tail and in a twinkling all was over for the night. Partridges were plentiful during the fall but weasles did great execution amongst them. Timber wolves were few. Until the rabbits and squirrels return the scar- city of fur is likely to continue. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1095 1909 MOD/ tacacGru Our new ‘'3 Bolt—3 Plece’’ 1909 Model gun has the simplest and fastest lock ever put in a gun. Some makers claim a three piece lock but do not show or count the main spring—now we both show and count the main spring—see cut above. Please note we have cut out all cocking bars, levers and push rods and hook right on to the toe of the hammer. This not only makes a lock with large strong parts but a lock that works as smooth as oil. Weusean unbreakable coil top lever spring, also acoil main spring, which acts directly on the hammer, and a horizontal sear, which makes a very fast lock with a quick, clean, sharp and snappy pull. The hammer has only a half inch to travel as compared with over an inch travelin other guns, which makes the lock 50 per cent. faster. If you area trap shooter you will readily see the advantages of this lock—we figure it will increase your score 5 percent. We make dainty little 20 guage gums in all grades hammerless. Send for Art Catalog fully describing our 1909 Model gun. Request special prices on our entire line, 18 grades, $17.75 net to $300.00 list. Ithaca Gun Co., Dept. No. 13, Ithaca, N.Y. Game Inspector Kerr, of Hamilton, prosecuted Albert Wade, of Burlington, for shooting wild duck on Sunday. Wade's excuse was that he shot the bird on Saturday but asthe bay was rough he was unable to go after it till Sunday, when he found the bird was only wound- ed and as the best way of despatching it he fired atit. A fine of five dollars was inflicted. A well known and favorite rendezvous for sportsmen is the Algoma Hotel, Port Arthur, Ont., and many of our readers, who have at various times en- joyed the comforts to be there obtained, will be interested in knowing that an extensive plan of additions to the prem- ises has recently been carried out. Mr. George Hodder, of Messrs Merrill and Hodder, proprietors of the hotel, was his own architect, and the extensions, which include ten most up-to-date andcommodi- ous sample rooms, give evidence of his ability in that line as well as his reliability as asupervisor of extensive work.Sports- men may not be directly interested in the new sample rooms, which are complete in every way, but indirectly they are deeply concerned. The increased facili- ties for business in the commercial trade ensure a continuance of, and improvement upon, the attentions hitherto given them and with increased confidence of securing the best that is possible to provide them, they may visit the Algoma whenever business or pleas- ure leads them to Port Arthur. The report of the fisheries branch of the Dominion Marine and Fisheries De- partment, covering the fiscal year end- ing with last March, has been presented to Parliament.The report shows that the whole catch of fish by Canadians in Cana- dian waters totalled for the year twenty- five and a half million dollars. This is a falling off of three quarters of a mill- ion, as compared with the preceding year. By Provinces, Nova Scotia leads with a total catch valued at $7,632,330; British Columbia comes second, with $6,122,923; New Brunswick third, with $5,300,564; Quebec fourth, with $2,047, - 1096 RAW FURS WANTED IMMEDIATELY 200,000 MUSKRAT We buy all other kinds of Furs. Shipments solicited. The Monteith Strother Fur Ce. 11-13 Church St., Toronto, Ont. 390; Ontario fifth, with $1,935,025; and Prince Edward Island sixth, with $1,492, 695. The output of the salmon fisheries for the year was $5,014,446; lobsters, $4,084,122; cod, $3,619,818; and herring $2,073,756. The industry employs over 71,000 men. The report urges that the protection and developement of the great resources of the waters of the Dominion would be facilitated were the present divided authority and overlap- ping of federal and previncial jurisdiction united in one central system under definite control. A report comes from the Old Country to the effect that two poachers were routed out of some private preserves by deer. These men disturbed the animals by night and were so frightened by the attacks made upon them that they pre- ferred to be taken by the keepers rather than stand the attacks of thedeer. It is stated that a party of sportsmen were routed by the same animals a few days previously. The deer showing so much boldness are stated to belong to the imported black Japanese variety. A brush between Government officers and fish poachers onthe Niagara river was reported during January. Men in a power launch were seen dynamiting fish on the Canadian side. Chase was given and when the men declined to stop they were fired at with rifles and replied with shot- guns. No one was injured and the men in the launch were successful in getting away. Mr. Tinsley, Chief Superinten- dant of Fish and Game for Ontario, gave orders for a strict patrol of the river. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA For some time dynamiting has been go- ing on, the discharges killing the fish, which comes to the surface, are easily gathered in, and sent to Buffalo and other cities for marketing. The United States officials promised hearty coopera- tion in any efforts to capture the preda- tory band. A grand method of acquainting the people with the wealth of which they are inheritors and custodians has been adop- ted by the Rev. G. F. Salton, who re- cently lectured in Hamilton on Algon- quin Park and Economics of Forestry. ‘The audience was an excellent one and the Rev. gentlemen made an effective plea for instruction of the young in the great future before the great Dominion, provided the vast forest resources are properly preserved. The result of such education would be the development of study, intelligent, patriotic foresters, the like of which could not be found even in the timber loving country of Germany. In the blood of every Canadian was the call of the wild and the lure of the forest. In the Canadian forests tired and ner- vous wrecks received strength from the great silent teachers of the woods, —strength that clarified the vision and toned and invigorated jaded nerves. A wolf supposed to have escaped from the parkat Belle Island two years ago has been creating havoc among the sheepfolds of Middlesex county, and it is estimated that sheep worth a thousand dollars have fallen victims to this animal within the last twelve months. Many attempts have been made to put an end to its depredations by encompassing his downfall but up till the beginning of February the wolf escaped every effort for his overthrow. At that time he was seen so closely engaged in a meal that a local marksman got sufficiently close to put in a fatal bullet. The wolf proved a fine specimen, weighing forty two pounds, standiug two feet three inches in height, and measuring three feet one inch in length. One township paid out over seven hundred dollars at a two- thirds valuation for sheep destroyed. The farmers and inhabitants generally experienced a great relief on hearing of the death of the animal. SPORTS AFLOAT A section devoted to those who brave wind and wave. The Interlake Races. _{ For the first time inits history the In. terlake Yachting Association will hold its anaual regatta in Toledo. The dates named will include the week beginning August 23, or covering the period of Toledo’s first annual King Wamba festi- val. This was decided upon ata meet- ing of the association. The Toledo Chamber of Commerce offered extra in- ducements in the way of $2,500 in cash. Among the prizes to be sailed for in the catboat class will be acostly loving cup presented to the Toledo Yacht Club by President-elect Taft. The association adopted a new set of catboat restrictions as well as the universal rule as amended by the Atlantic coast conference, and rati- fled by the Yacht Racing Union of the Great Lakes. The Future of Canada’s Cup. The Toronto Telegram says; The re- cent mild spell, almost breathed fitting- out time, which reminds us that there 1s a bare possibility of a Canada’s cup race. No one has said the word, but the Ro- chester Club isnowassore as forty pups at R.C. Y. C., behaving, so the south shore- ites say, like a lot of children sailing toy boats ena creek. Indeed, they would now welcome achallenge from any club and with any specific boat. So here presents itself an opportunity for some rising young club to step in and gain the prestige the Royal Canadian Yacht club has undoubtedly lost. The Rochester Yacht club is willing to talk business with anyone. Does it not occurto the Queen city club that the psychological moment has - about arrived when they should step in and unfurl their standard to the breeze? W. H. Whitney, a member, is negotiat- ing for the Cherry Circle, three times win- ner of the Lipton, and we understand the Rochester people would in no wise be ad- verse to accepting a challenge fora race with a specific boat mentioned as challen- ger. This is the mannerin which the race for the cup against Vencedor was pulled off, and why cannot the Queen city club follow the same procedure? In any case it seems a capital chance for some youngster club to make a name for itself, and, by the way, can the Hamilton Yacht club show any good cause why they should not be on the ground with a chal- lenge? They breed sailormen at that end of the lake, they do, and it’s high time the men down at the Beach stirred themselves. Noiseless Motor Boats. No more will motor boats disturb lands- men with their exhausts, if a bill which was unanimously reported from the mer- chant marine and fisheries committee of the United States Congress, becomes a law. This bill would require mufflers on motor boats which do net have exhaust pipes under water. Waiting For Durnan. A cablegram from London states that Arnst has promised to go to England to mest Barry this year. Heis awaitinga reply from Durnan in respect to the match at Toronto. Queen City Yacht Olub. Ata general meeting of the Queen City Yacht Club, Robert Downard was elected rear-commodore, Harry Osborne, hon. measurer, with Geo. Corneill as as- 1098 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Launch Fittings BRASS AND GALVANIZED IRON Compasses Lamps Flags Life Preservers Fenders Oiled Clothing John Leckie Limited 76 Wellington St. West, Toronto sitant, and the following sailing commit- tee, the lastthree names representing the motor boat interests: Messrs W. Joseph Hales, Richard M Ewing, Augustus C. Ellis, George P. Beswick, Claude C. Brooks, Louis L Martin, George Cuff and James W. Commeford, jr. A good report ot last summer’s sailing and racing was made by the retiring rear- commodore, C. S. Armstrong, and a hearty vote of thanks was given him and his committee for good workin looking after the sailing interests of the club for 1908. *‘A Practical Treatise On Marine Gaso- line Engines” just published by The Ferro Machine & Foundry Company of Cleve- land has filled a long felt need of motor boaters. It isa complete, practical re- ference book, compiled by experienced motor and boat experts. Ittells, with the aid of more than three hundred illus- trations, all about the construction, in- stallation and operation of marine engin- es. Someof the subjects covered are the actual working of gasoline engines, the carburetor, ignition, coolifg, lubri- cation, offset cylinder, construction and manufacture of motors, reverse gear, re- versible propeller, marine gasoline en- gines forheavy duty etc. This bookmay be secured by sending twenty five cents to The Ferro Machine & Foundry Company, Cleveland, Ohio, and mentioning Rod and Gun. Motor Ice Boat A motor ice boat has just been built by Jacob Cornwell, jr., and Wilber Wenck, two boys of Red Bank, N. J., and al- though it is a crude affair it has had several “successful trial trips on the Shrewsbury River, and has demonstrated that a motor ice boat is practical. They are now making arrangements to build a larger boat. This little ice craft is six feet long, and has a three horse-power motor set up- right in the boat, which is propelled by a chain drive revolving a spiked log of wood eight inches in diameter, and about a feot in length. The steering runner of the boat is in front instead of behind, and the steering apparatus is controlled by a lever instead of a tiller. Patented X Cell Battery Boxes The new patented X cell battery boxes consist of a strongly made and neatly finished hardwood box with partitions just large enough to allow the cells to slip in. Contacts are provided in the box so as to connect properly the carbon and zinc electrodes and all that is requir- ed is to remove the cartons from the cells, put the cells into the box, close the, cover and connect the wires from the strong check nuts outside the box to the spark coil. The boxes are made to hold four, six, eight or twelve dry cells of standard size and are connected either in series multiples, or in multiple series, as desired. On the the boxes for eight cells or more a switch is provided. The user of dry cells will find in these new boxes relief from his numerous troubles and losses. Amongst the advantages gain- ed may bementioned: The connections having proper resistance do not run down the battery the connections always being clean and bright ensues efficiency; a ROD AND GUN IN CANADA the connections being absolutely correct means the avoidance of loss in trouble and money; as the connections make wire crossing impos- sible there is no need to get stuck; as the batteries are protected against grease and moisture their life is doubled; as the bat- teries do not vibrate their life is trebled. This means the biggest saving on batter- ies for the work in the box under proper conditions. The four cell box is $3, six cell $4, eight cell $5 and twelve cell $7. The holders of the patent are the manu- facturers, the Electrical Specialties, Lim- ited, Toronto, and the boxes can be ob- tained through all automobile and motor boat dealers. Fine Launches on Canadian Waters The firm of M. L. Butler, Brighton, Ont., are building some very fine launch- es of the following sizes: 18ft. by 4ft. QYins. with 2%% to 3% H.P. motor installed, seating capacity 10 to 12, speed 8 miles an hour. 23ft. by 5ft. semi-speed model with 5 to 7 H.P. motor installed, seating capacity 12 to 14, speed 10 to 11 miles an hour. The 18 ft. launch is a strong, well built, handsomely finished boat designed for use around summer camps, and is a splendid sea boat, a good carrier and remarkably steady for a boat of this size. The 23ft. launch is a boat designed for those who want a comfortable launch, that is at the same time speedy, steady, seaworthy, and an exceedingly graceful and handsome boat in design and finish. These launches are sold with engines installed or witheut at the option of purchasers, at prices that are very reason- able. They will design and build any special typeto order or from plans submitted, and will be pleased to furnish further particulars and photos upon request. International Regattas on the Pacific Coast The Pacific International Power Boat Association, of which Mr. R. P. McLen- nan, of Vancouver, is President has for- mulated a big program, and assumed 1099 The Clarendon Hotel PORTAGE AVENUE WINNIPEG, MANITOBA Headquarters for Commercial Travellers, Sportsmen and Tourists. Good comfortable rooms and excellent cuisine. Free Bus meets all trains. AMERICAN PLAN Rates $2.00 per day and aS Co ¥GREGORY, + Piopiietar jurisdiction over territory from Nome to Mexico. Hitherto the association, although pra- tically the head of organized motor boat- ing on the Pacific coast, has been limited to the north west in scope. However, Secretary F. M. Foulser, who has just re- turned from a trip to California, reports that the Oregon and California motor boat clubs are desirous that the Pacific international name be extended to include the southern as well as the northern coast, Accordingly, the members have voted unanimously to accept after con- sideration, clubs and individuals eligible to membership from Grays Harbour on down the coast line to San Diego. Sec- retary Foulser stated that speed boats from the entire coast would assemble to race in Seattle during the Alaska-Yukon- Pacific Exposition. The association has elected a new com- modore, Vince H. Faben, to succeed Reginald H. Parsons, who has resigned because he will be out of the city for the greater part of the time during the com- ing season. Both the old and the new commoderes are actively identified with motor boat racing in the northwest. Miller Freeman was named as a delegate to a meeting to be held shortly in New York of representatives of power boat clubs from the whole country, when a national organization will be formed. THE HILDEBRANDT SPINNERS ay are spinners that spin; no MY en Swivels required. Suitable for allkinds of fishing. Made in different sizes and 50 styles of pearl, polished brass, and brass spoon blades, nickel, copper,and : gold plated. In fancy feather and squirrel, fox and buck tail flies. Send for catalogue. The John J. Hildebrandt Co., Drawer No. 8, Logansport, Ind. AND AUTOMOBILES | AUTOMOBILING sae Taxicabs for Toronto Taxicabs will be running in Toronto by March first. This was the statement of the representative of the Berna Motor and Taxicab Company, Limited, who are introducing the new vehicle. The police commissioners of the city have been re- quested to so amend their by-laws as to admit taxicabs under their regulations. The rate to be charged is somewhat different to that now existing with the horse cabs. For four persons twenty cents will be charged for the first half- mile, and ten cents for each additional half-mile. There will be no charge for the time the taxicab takes to go from its station to the place where it is called, or back after the trip is over. But for every four minutes the taxicab is kept waiting a charge of ten cents will be made. Twenty cents will be charged for convey- ing trunks, but hand bags will be carried free. The new company will put uniform- ed men on their cabs. No Auto for Toronto's Fire Chief The Board of Control for the City of Toronto turned down a recommendation to provide an automobile for the use of Fire Chief Thompson, the recommenda- tion for such a provision being based up- on increasedefficiency of thechief’s services through better means of inspection and more promptness in being present at out- breaks of fire. ‘‘Chief Thompson is the first man the firemen look to for direction at a big fire, and it is of essential importance that the chief be the first one on the spot to size up the situation, sothat no time or effort be lost,” said H. H. Love of Hyslop Bros., emphasizing the necessity of the course the Board of Control declined to take. Mr. Love stated that automobiles had been an unqualified success in what ever fire department they had been introduced, and the city of Vancouver had recently purchased a Cadillac car for the use of their fire chief. M. A. Kennedy, general manager of the Dominion Automobile Company, ex- pressed surprise at the action of the controllers in striking out the appropri- ation. ‘*‘No city the size of Toronto,” said Mr. Kennedy, ‘‘can afford to be without an automobile for its fire chief. The saving of time and the increased facilities would more than compensate for the initial cost. The maintenance would cost very little. All the cities of any size in the Uuited States have them.” Other automobile agents in Toronto also endorsed these views. Shelby Seamless Steel Tubes The National Tube Company of Pitts- burg, Pa. have issued a handsome book- let giving a history of the efforts to manu- facture seamless tubes and describing, by means of letter press and _ illlustrations, the methods adopted by them in the- process of manufacturing Shelby Cold Drawn Seamless Steel Tubes. Although the industry has now reached vast proportions in the States it is but a decade anda half since Seamless Tub- ing was not put through all processes in that country. Up to that time the billets from which the tubes were being drawn cold for bicycle purposes were all pre- pared and partly finished in England and Sweden. Brass and copper were tried but proved too cestly for commercial pur- poses, while lead lacked the strength de- manded for many of the uses for which tubes are desired. The historical review of the industry covers one hundred years. The making of gun barrels was the use to which the earliest products were put and in the in- fancy of the gas industry they were em- ployed for conducting gas. Later on. various efforts at improvements were made and when bicycles became popular ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1101 High Grade English Tackle Write for CUMMINS Catalogue of Fine FISHING TACKLE (Special Canadian and American Edition) SENT FREE TO ANY ANGLER W. J. Cummins has Supplied Tackle to Canadian Anglers for over 40 Years W.J. CUMMINS FISHING TACKLE MAKER (DEPARTMENT “W”) BISHOP AUCKLAND, ENGLAND the industry made great progress. In Englaaod the first attempt at seamless tubes was made in 1837 and improve- ments were patented in 1867 and 1882. Seamless Steel Tubes not only at a low price butin large quantities were demanded when the bicycle craze reached its height several years agoand the much sought for method of piercing was finally developed by Mr. R. C. Stiefel and put into service as the Stiefel Piercing Mach- ine. ‘‘Both quests—for a machine to work anda steel to be worked — were practically satisfied at the same time and Seamless Steel Tubes then began to count as a respectable branch of the great Steel Industry in America.” The application of Shelby Seamless Tubes to marine and naval boilers gave a substantial impetus to the business and directed it along new lines ; and when the leading railroads be- gan to specify Shelby Tubes for their locomotives their success and future were finally assured. We are told that while neither steel nor tubes are perfect con- stant study and experiments are leading to closer approximation ‘‘to absolute perfection as an end not ever to be wholly attained, but always kept as an ideal.” The various stages through which the steel progresses are fully described, the explanations being rendered more clear by the fime illustrations. Although the operation of cold drawing is simple in principle and not new the best methods are followed with the Shelby Seamless Tubes with the result that the uses to which the Tubes are nowput are thous- andsin numbers and are increasing in variety every day. Some of these pro- cesses are severe and the steel is streng- thened in such a manner that the tubes can be put to uses never imagined only a short time ago. ‘‘Many of its applications are simple and direct but in countless other instances it is merely the basis of more complex structures. Yet we are just at the beginning of the story of its possible uses. In hundreds of machine shops and factories Shelby Seamless Tub- ing is unknown and in hundreds of others it is still untried and untested. This is true because its life as a commodity has extended over a period of but a few years. 1102 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA From the inlet-tube of a catsup-bottle- filler to the bushings on the cross-head of a hundred ton express engine is a long stretch, but Shelby Seamless Steel Tub- ing covers the interval.” The booklet is believed to be the most complete descrip- tion of the modern method of making seamless steel tubing yet issued. The Company are not offering the -ooklet for general distribution but will be glad to supply a copy to these whose posititon indicates a legitimate use for the same. New Canadian Motor Company A charter has been granted to the Brintnell Motor Car Company, Limited, of Toronto. The new Company is to have a capital of $60,000 divided into six hundred shares of one hundred dollars each and the first directors are William Joseph Fletcher, merchant; Reginald Radcliffe Perry, Errell Chester Ironside, and Allan Travers Lewis,lawstudents,and Harry Reilly, accountant, all of Toronto. The work of the Company as described in their memorandum of agreement is‘‘to carry on the business of manufacturers of, dealers in, letters to hire, repairers, cleaners, storers, and warehousers of automobiles, motor cars, motors, cycles, bicycles, velocipedes and carriages, and vehicles of all kinds, whether moved by mechanical power or not, and all mach- inery, implements, utensils, appliances, apparatus, lubricants, cements, solutions, enamels and all things capable of being used therewith, orin the manufacture maintenance and working thereof respectively.” Carload of 1909 Russels A notable shipment of new automobiles has just left Toronto for Winnipeg by express. It was made by the Canada Cycle & Motor Company, and consists of a full line of the 1909 Russell models. The shipment includes the company’s luxurious fifty-horsepower model ‘‘K,” the thirty-horsepower model ‘‘H,”’ the twenty-four-horsepower model ‘‘L,” a very handsome cab and the various othér cars of the 1909 line. Many of the cars are for immediate delivery to customers. The shipment will arrive in time to be used for a special exhibition at the bon- spiel, Winnipeg’s great curling event, where those who visit the city from all over western Canada will have an oppor- tunity to see what Canada has achived in automobile building. The automobilist finds he wants many things to obtain the maximum of pleasure from his purchase. None of them will do him better service than the‘‘L and M”’ Tire Shoe Lifter—a simple, cheap, and effective tool which enables the owner of an auto to insert or remove the inner tube and lugs whenever necessary with ease. The ‘‘L. & M.” Tire Shoe Loosener will loosen rusted or frozen tires all the way round and is equally useful for any kind of tire or rim. A mechanical sponge made of mop yarn and known as the ‘‘L. & .M” Perfect Auto and Carriage Wash- er is made by the same firm. This wash- er will, it is stated, outwear six sponges and will wash between spokes and under fenders. The Canadian distributing agent for these useful and effective inven- ROD AND GUN IN CANADA tions of overwhelming importance to every automobilist, is George B_ Frost of of Smith’s Falls, Ont. Mr. Frost is also agent for ‘‘The Little Steersman,”’ an ef- fective steering and safety device for automobiles and most favorably known to all who have adopted it. Autos in Prince Edward Island In the supreme court at Charlottetown, P E.I., on January 29 last, arguments were heard in the famous automobile case. Last year the Provincial legislat- ure passed anact prohibiting the running of autos. To make a testcase the owners ran a machine last summer and were promptly fined $500 They applied for certiorai to quash this conviction, hence the present case. The main contention of the defendants’ counsel was that the 1103 running of automobiles upon the public highway constituted what is known as a common nuisance which is a criminal and indictable offence at common law, and therefore any legislation dealing with the subject could only be passed by the federal parliament which has exclusive jurisdic- ion Over crimes. On the part of the Crown it was ar- gued that the statute in question was in reality a regulation of the public high- ways, that it dealt with a matter purely local and private in the Province clearly within the scope of Provincial legisla- tive power, that the running of an auto- mobile upon the public road was not in itself a criminal nuisance. The statute did not create any criminal offence. Its effect might be to prevent a nuisance. Judgement was reserved. A BOULEVARD PARADE, Snapshot taken on Queen’s Park Avenue, Toronto. Mr. D. H. Hulbert in his four-cylinder Oldsmobile. The Oldsmobile for 1909. The new models of the Oldsmobile are now on view at the various agencies ot the Company, and a special show of them is being made this month at the Toronto Salesrooms, 80 King St. East. Our illustration shows the model ‘‘D” Palace Touring Car which, at $3000.00, will doubtless prove one of the most popular cars in Canada this year. It has a seating capacity of five, and in color may be ordered in either Maroon or Brewster Green. Wheel baseis 112 inches. and the tread 56% ins. Of 40 horse power * oteheriig and four cylinders, with acellularradiator, water capacity offour gallons,and gasoline capacity of eighteen gallons, this car is the ideal machine for all-round road and touring purposes. It is fully equipped with eight inch head light, generator, oil side lamps, full set of tools, coat rail, trunk rack, etc. The Oldsmobile has of late been stead- ily gaining in popularity, and is now looked upon as one of the most import- ant factors in the automobile world. Its makers base their claims as to the super- iority of the Oldsmobile, largely upon its exceptional ‘‘roadability’’—by which Motor Maxims Much coin, much car. Better rust than bust. All’s well that ends smell. Money makes the auto go. One good turn-over deserves another. is meant the ability to stand bad roads and rough weather, and the certainty with which it can be depended upon to answer all demands that may be made upon it in the way of long and hard runs. In other words, the Oldsmobile is not merely an admirable piece of mechanical construction, it is a car which can boast arecord that proves beyond the shadow of a doubt, its right to special! destinction as an automobile of the kind that gives day-in-and-day-out satistaction. Special emphasis is given this fact by the exceptional confidence placed in the Oldsmobile by the manufacturers them- selves, who are so thoroughly enthusias- tic on this point as to offer a_ special agreement to every man who buys an Oldsmobile, whereby the manufacturers offer to keep it in perfect running order for one year at the nominal cost of $1.00 per week. Our readers are advised to take advan- tage of the first opportunity to drop in at the Show Rooms of the Oldsmobile Co., and inspect the various types of this high-grade car that are now being shown. An auto in hand is worth two in the ditch. There’s many a slip ’twix the tyre and the ground. The early policeman catches the un- wary speeder. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1105 IT WOULD BE WELL TO TRY 1909 “NEW SCHULTZE” AND ““NEW E. C. (IMPROVED)’”’ Smokeless Shotgun Powders THE OLD-TIME FAVORITES Stable—Hard Grain—Absence of Recoil Absolutely Smokeless—Ciean Burning—No Blowback Low Pressures — High Velocity — Wonderful Patterns POWDERS FOR THE MOST CRITICAL E. i. DU PONT DE NEMOURS POWDER COMPANY Established 1802 Wilmington, Del. GOLD MEDAL SS = >—__—— ) Suu , Rie Muy 50, _ | LEAD WORKS yA 25 lbs. i AWARDED TO , DOUBLE : JOHN LABATT || CHILLED | | a bt 4 Ale and Porter At St. Louis Exhibition, 1904 Specify “M.R.M.” when ordering Only Gold Medal for Ale in Canada “Among the Players.” BY THE ‘‘PNEUMATIC CRITICS.” VIA WIRELESS. Oh, come in my Thomas Flyer, I do not care to stay, ‘The Devil’ take the vapid joys That lurk along Broadway. ‘The Crisis’ long is over, And ‘Girls’ are on the wane, ‘The fighting Hope’ is full of dope, ‘The question’ calls in vain. ‘The Yankee Prince’ is a frightful quince, The ‘Witching Hour’ draws near When ‘Little Nemo’ tells the tale Of ‘Mr. Crew’s Career.’ When ‘Lady Frederick’ heard the news ‘What Every Woman Knows,’ ‘Miss Innocence’ fell off the fence And badly tore her clothes. Then ‘Fluffy Ruffles’ passing by Observed ‘The Man From Home’ The famous ‘Music Master’ From the gorgeous ‘Hippodrome.’ Oh! ho! he cried, ‘The Great Divide’ ‘The Squaw Man’, faltered she ; He was—‘‘The Thief’’—who made my friend ‘Salome’ climb a tree. Get busy ‘Samson,’ ‘Kassa’ cried, You ‘Grand Old Army Man,’ The ‘Wolf’ upon a hill I see ; Oh save me if you can. He carried her to the ‘Moulin Rouge’ ‘The Round Up’ there was gay, ‘The Warrens of Virginia’ said It was ‘The Only Way.’ And not a kiss to pay for this, Then I have lost my pull, ‘The Girl Behind the Counter’ said ‘‘Nay, Nay, ‘‘You’re Paid in Full.” ROD AND GUN IN CANADA The Making of Automobiles Some sixty or seventy students from the third and fourth years of the faculty of applied science and engineering of the University of Toronto, accompanied by Professor Angus and other members of the science staff, have paid a visit to the works of the Canada Cycle and Motor Company, at West Toronto. At the works they were received by the General- Manager, Mr. Russell, and were then di- vided iato small groups, each of which was placed in charge of a member of the company’s staff. They were then con- ducted over the entire plant, and the vari- ous points of interest in connection with each process were carefully explained by the persons inchargeof the various parties. The students were thus enabled to fol- low intelligently the manufacture of the automobile from start to finish, the prin- ciples of operation of the complete ma- chine beingly also briefly explained and illustrated. Sometime was also spent in the part of the works devoted to the 1107 Quite a few Canadian Anglers have ordered the “MANSFIELD” FLY BOOK and many more would do so, if they knew what a handy, compact, and practical book it is. It is more convenient and serviceable thanany book on the market. Fits the pocket better, size 6x344x1. Book has 12 pockets, holding 1 dozen Flies each. Pocket for Leaders Made of Calf Skin, sells for $2.50. Alligator, $3.50. will be mailed on receipt of price. Once used all others go on the shelf. An experienced angler says—‘'The book, tomy mind, is the most con- venient form I have everseen.” CarlosG. Young, Manufacturer 320 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. The students manufacture of bicycles. returned to the city about six o’clock, after having spent a pleasant and profit- able afternoon, for which thanks are to be tendered to Mr. Russell and the other members of the staff of the Canada Cycle & Motor Company, who did so much to make the visit useful as well as entertaining. An Every Day Scene at the Corner of King and Yonge Sts., Toronto, Ont. NEW RUSSELL LANDAULETTE. The Russell Car for 1909 brought out by the Canada Cycle and Motor Company in front,of the Parliament Buildings, Toronto. A Lakefield Canoe On the Zambesi River This was the first canoe on the Zambesi River and was envied by all the residents and visitors there. Write for catalogue to The Lakefield Canee Building and Manufacturing Co. LAKEFIELD, ONT. A Matchless Cigar Lighter Will be sent FREE to anyone sending us One Subscription to Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada. Address, W. J. TAYLOR, publisher, Woodstock, Ont. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1190 —— USE== ENGLISH SCHULTZE The Quickest and Cheapest Bulk Smokeless Powder on the Market The last shell loaded from acanister of ENGLISH SCHULTZE contains as perfect hardened grains as the first shell loaded ; no dust at the bottom to give you a shell that “seems to drag” and so spoil your run. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD SCHULTZE GUNPOWDER. DIVIDED Ist PRIZE. \ ge) \e2 ae) 2nd PRIZE. TRIENNIAL CHAMPIONSHIP MONTE CARLO. March 2nd. 1904 —~ 63 COMPETITORS. ———s “SCHULTZE” also won above Championship in 1889, 1892 and 1895. Mr. F. Hooey, shooting at the Parkdale Gun Club on Feb. 13, 1909, won the gold medal presented by Mr. Henry Butt, of England, with a score of 37x4o. Mr. Hooey uses ENGLISH SCHULTZE. Why not get into line? AGENTS FOR CANADA: The London & Toronto Trading Go. 14 FRONT ST. E., TORONTO, ONT. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA CANADIAN Canoeing —Fishing— Prospecting Why not combine some prospecting, or possibly investing, with your trip this year? The following canoe routes, run- ning through a good fishing and mineral country all the way, are the best whereby to reach the silver country, i.e., both ends and the middle of the Montreal River Valley. (1) Leave C.P.R. at Temiskaming Station. Steamer up Lake. Canoe via Montreal River to Elk Lake, Gowganda, etc. Also to Quebee side. (2) Leave C.P.R. at Markstay, Wahnapitei or Sudbury Sta- tions. Waggon road to Wahnapitei Lake. Thence canoe via Stull’s Branch to Smooth Water Lake, Gowganda, ete. (3) Leave C.P.R. at Bannerman Siding. Fine canoe trip via Onaping and Deschesne Lakes into the country at head of Montreal River. (4) Leave C.P.R. at Metagama Station. This is possibly the best route into the Silver Country via the Hudson Bay Post at Mattagami. (5) Another good route is from Biscotasing. The easiest round trip is to go in at Metagama and come down the Montreal River. All good canoe trips. PACIFIC RAILWAY Ch ° a, aie ms nt ante? Blulusas mieiuce en? elaie moulecale ? 4) tata’ u* a? ¢ ? Sale ce lel wale ee Soule Bl elelele le eel ee Be sin bx) ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1111 ? 2, CRORE OROROROHORDRORCR ROR OROHORS OHO ROBIE OOOO HORRORS CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY Summer Homes and Sojourns Our Toronto-Sudbury Line has made as accessible as almost any region in Canada, the famous 30,000 islands of the Georgian Bay with their wildness, bracing air, and freedom from mosquitoes. An island, two or three acres in extent, is an estate, almost a kingdom. A launch is much better than any carriage and a canoe better than a saddle horse. We specially recommend the Bayfield Channel between Parry Sound and Point au Baril for ‘its bass fishing, natural beauty and wonderful supply of islands. ? 2, Bass—Trout—Maskinonge Write us which you want and when you can get away. Let us tell you where to go, where to outfit and obtain reliable guides. Consulting us may prevent unsuccessful trips. L. O. ARMSTRONG C.P.R. Offices, Montreal. TovuRIST AGENT. 1112 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA —— = —> SSO aa ea 88S SSS 535 955 SSS 599599553555 = = —* ——— SS See SSS > —_—F —>_ pS SS GG mae —————— ee a aE ESSE SSS SSSSZ f ( ihe Hawser that sno Ly — —S —— —z— = j Here are some of the strong ; strands that-make it the engine to tie to and depend on. “brattTrr Possible only through reciprocity of motion and perfect balance, and obtainable in no type of engine other than the horizontal opposed. Don’t take, on faith, the assertions of the vertical engine man who tells you that vibration can be S22 y, h/2-Tfr- gz hi A ~ Leader weight is placed practically at the water line where it acts as ballast, steadying your boat in a sea way. Vertical engine weight, being elevated, has the opposite effect—increasing crankiness, in many cases FJ: bi making a light, narrow boat positively unsafe in a heavy sea. () Aece SAG EEC GB: sims removing the top plate from the crank case \ ~ of a LEADER every workinf&art is bared to the eye and hand. You can see what ought to be done and do it without skinning your knees and knuckles, greasing your cuffs and NY : ruffling your temper. fh aclusg he LEADER engine is the personification of concentrated \ power. When installed under a cross seat in an open launch, beneath the cock-pit floor of a cabin cruiser or under the deck of an auxiliary yacht it does not take up an inch of usable space, and it keeps your boat spotless and free from odor. e Fuel and repair bills are minimized by the LEADER. A gaso- ine consumption of “not more than one-tenth gallon per brake horse power per hour explains the first item. Master workmanship—selected material and constant attention rw detail—the second. yy, CX. Proven by years of hard service and insured by years of on scientific study and engine building experience on the part of its makers, who have IE always kept the fact in mind that the LEADER is not intended for one year’s” OL service but for many years of continuous work. 0 KZ " Our Catalog will tell you more. We want to send it to AS Z prospective buyers. This coupon pinned to your letter head Hy i wil] bring it by return mail. jp hn gines ; 4 i ) ofS , : : 7, Ki Sintz-Wallin Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. @ a dy va = ee ||| ——S—H a a ss a SS EB SH ) THE TRAP Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada is the Official Organ of the Dominion of Canada Trap-Shooting Association. All communications should be addressed to W. A. Smith, Editor “The Trap’”’ Kingsville, Ont. Tournament Dates April 8—Exeter, Ont., Gun Club, W. Secretary. April 9 and 10—Parkdale Gun Club, Toronto. May 6 and 7—Ridgetown, Ont., Gun Club. C. | H.Eastlake, secretary-tregsurer. June 30, 32 and July 1 and 2—Joint tourna- Ment of Canadians and American In- dians at Queen’s Royal, Niagara-on- the-lake, Ont. Thos. A. Duff, 8 May- mard Ave., Toronto, Migh Scribe, Ca Nadian Indians. Johns, Stray Pellets Fred Gilbert, at Kansas City, broke 97 of 100 tangets in a snow storm. Bah on Ballistite powder won the most important event in Europea short time ago, viz., 3 The Grand Prix at Monte Carlo. It is reported that the genial Tom A Marshall, accompanied by the also genial Fred Gilbert, will do a lion hunting stunt in South Africa this summer, a la Teddy Roosevelt. It is unlikely that the familiar and always welcome figure of John R. Taylor, the Win- chester expert, will be seen very often fin fu- ture at Canadian tournaments. He has been transferred to the Sunny South with head- quarters at Atlanta, Ga. ‘‘John’’ is one of the most expert as wellas one of the most popular exponents of the scatter gun in the a gre class and we are all sorry to lose m. A meeting of Ingersoll Gun Club was hel? at the Mansion House in that town on Jan. 28rd when Mr. W. J. Kirbyson was presented with the DuPont Trophy won by him in_ the series of club shoots, and, also, the Elliott Cup. The scores for the DuPont Tronvhy were as follows. Total 200 targets: W. J. Kirbv- son 184, H. W. Partlo 164, Geo. Nichols 162. F. W. Staples 161. Several others entered but droppedout before the finish of the race. We publish this month g cut of D. Konkle. the energetic secretary of the Beamaville (Ont.) Gun Club. Mr. Konkle has only been shooting at the traps since the winter of 1905, when Beamsville Club was organized. He has already made some very creditable scores. On Thanksgiving Day of that year he won the first prize at Jordan tournamen4, q Mar- ble axe, which he prizes very highly. In June 1906 he won the Newman trophy, emblematic of the Niagara District championshiv, with 46 out of 100. On July 1st, 1906, at Ss. Catha- rines, he made a run of 65 straight, breakine 96 out of 100. Only recently he won the Du Pont Trovhy for the highest average in a Ser- ies of club shoots. Beamsville Gun Club The following were the scores made by the Beamsville Gun Club on Feb] 27th, 1909. Con- ditions—Wind very light, distance 16 yards: trap, Bowrons, known angle; birds, 50 yards D. KONKLE. Winner of the Du Pont Trophy, Beams- ville, Ont. This shoot was for a trophy donated by the Club secretary and was a 25 bird race with added bird handicap. Winner used English Schultze. Scores:— S. A. B. ore Bi) Kae on in eee ase secnne 25 21 Wicksteed |, -.0h:-va..c odeeearccs endard Thread, Price, $1.75. Porcelain Cap and Pure Nickel i With Electra Ebonite Electrode ; = Terminal, $2.00 Sole Agents for Ss a Send for Catalogue Ganada: No. 3 The Franco-American Auto Go. 2352620 18 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA One of Our Leaders This two cylinder, two cycle, three port reversible engine, equally as pow- erful running either direction, weight 128 lbs., coil for each cylinder. Swings a 16 inch 2 blade propeller 800 to 900 revolutions, depending on the design of your boat. Drives an ordinary 18 to 20 ft. speed boat 1o to 11 miles an hour. One customer writes: “I can cut circles $110.00 COMPLETE around any of the same model boats as mine that have twice the rated power.” This is a very satisfactory letter to us, but must be more satisfactory to our customer. We would like to furnish you with one of these engines so you or your report would be the same. More power for the weight than any engine made. We have built this same size over 6 years. Send for catalogue of all sizes from 2to60 H.P. Verysimple; all parts interchangeable. Reliable agents wanted. $110.00 COMPLETE MICOD MHTOT o DMEOUD MHTOT » Wonder Manufacturing Co. 200 Tallman Street, Syracuse, N.Y. BLOW YOUR WHISTLE WITH PURE-AIR Meets all Government Requirements $7.50. To Canadian Trade $6.00. Air Pump has heavy piston fitted with compres- sion ring, the same asa pistonina gasoline en- gine. 1% cylinder bore by 2% stroke. Take advantage of our special Canadian offer and mail us your order to-day. A $5.00 bill and a $1.00 bill will reach us if youarenot near a money order office. : : The Safety Air Pump Co. 322 Jefferson Ave. tt Detroit, Michigan Marine and Stationary Gasoline Engines FOR ALL PURPOSES Send for Catalog and Free Engine Trouble Book y Guarantee Motor Co. namitton When writing advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun tin Canada. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 19 BY APPOINTMENT ——3 SR SS GREAT VICTORY ~<>% ~ ~y > ie gf! HARDY RODS. Cane Built and Steel Centre Rods Won ELEVEN out of the Twelve Fly Casting Events at the Great International Fly Casting Tournament, Franco-British Exhibition, leaving ONE for all ether English and American Makers, #@ THE ENGLISH FIELD Says: ‘‘It is to Messrs Hardy of Alnwick we owe our supremacy as rod makers. Hardy Bros. International Tourna- ment, Crystal Palace, won 16 cham- pionships. Forty-one Gold and other awards. 4 Catalog, with flies in colors, sent free to any address. HARDY BROS., Ltd. ALNWICK, ENGLAND LONDON DEPOT: 61 PALL MALL §. W. Launches From 18 feet to 30 feet in Stock Speed Launches, Cabin Cruisers and Sailing Yachts built to order. Our 18 foot Campers’ Launch at $275 is best value in Canada. 22 ft.x 4ft.6im. Speed 13 miles SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOG A. M.L. Butler, Motor Boats and Yachts BRIGHTON, ONT. { You may secure one for 15 subscriptions to Korona Cameras F ree. Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada. Write for particulars to-day. W.J. TAYLOR, Publisher, Woodstock, Ont. When writing advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun tin Canada. 20 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA You Fellows ; _ Why Don’t You Ser ~ Shave Those Faces ‘of Yours? Look at Mine. CAMPING, HUNTING OR FISHING All you need for a clean shave every morning is F “SEMPRE GIOVINE” | and a Razor No Soaps, no brushes, no hot water or any other of the usual requirements needed. HALF A MILLION MEN are enthusiastic users of Sempre Giovine (pronounc- ee ed Sem-prey jo-ve-nay.) It is antiseptic, soothing 2 and healing—it makes it possible for the man with il a tender skin to have a shave every morning—at home ; or away—a gmooth, clear complexion, and a face H tree from irritation or soreness } The full size brick, 50 cts. Ask your dealer. si THREE SHAVES FOR 10c. If not at your dealers enclose ten cents in stamps or coin for cost of mailing, and I will send you a bri- quette of ‘‘Sempre Giovine, enoughfor three of the easiest, smoothest shaves you ever had in your life absolutely free. Sap Address me personally, : MRS. J.C. CARR, pres. “= MARIETTA STANLEY CO.., 584 FOURTH ST.: CRAND RAPIDS, MICH, a! 2 THOM TRADEMARK We are the Original and Only Manufacturers of Trolls in Near-Gold Metal The A. B. Pat. Spear Head Darter, Double Spinner Bass Bait, Trout Spinner and Pearl Wobblers are OU ROWN DESIGN, TESTED AND PERFECTED BEFORE PUTTING ON THE MARKET. Smali die work, polishing, plating, etc., done to order. Ask your dealer for Fish- Hawk brand and take no other. Every troll put out under our guarantee. Dealers, DO YOU SELL OUR NEAR- GOLD TROLLS? IF NOT, WHY NOT? Catalogue on application. Hartung Bros. & Co. 49-51-53 Waverly St., JERSEY CITY, N. J. Uniform Compression and consequently Mcre Power are obtained by use of the Compressometer Price $5.00 This little instru- ment enables you to easily and accurately measure the Com- pression in each cylinder of your motor. Itdetects at once all troubles in- cident to your com- pression, giving you freedom from annoy- ance of leaky valves, plugs, piston rings, etc. Isn’t it worth the price asked? Supplied with Stand- ard, Metric or A. L. A. M. thread. We also make a 50c closed head spark plug ‘wrench, very useful for motor boatists. For Sale By The Brown Co., Syracuse, N.Y. 500 WATER STREET Canadian General Electric Co. TORONTO ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 21 THE CLUB are the original bottled Cocktails. Years of experience have made them THE PERFECT COCKTAILS that they are. Do not be lured $ into buying some imitation. The | ORIGINAL of anything is good enough. When others are offered . it is for the purpose of larger prof= its. Insist upon having the CLUB COCKTAILS, and take no other, G. F. HEUBLEIN & BRO., Sole Progrietors 29 BrRoapway, NEw YORK, N. Y. MARTFORD, CONN. LonpDon- eaver otors WORK LIKE BEAVERS. 6 cylinder vertical 43-8 x 4 3-4. 4 cylinder vertical 43-8x 43-4 and 43-4 x 5 I-4. 2 cylinder horizontal opposed 43-8x4and 43-4x4and51-8x41I-2. 4 cylinder horizontal opposed 5 1-8 x 4 I-2. The 4 cylinder horizonal opposed motor is designed specially for commercial trucks. Centre Crank Oiling Device or Constant Level Splash System. All motors 4 cycle. Write for Free Booklet. Beaver Mfg. Co. flitsautee. ‘wis. When writing Advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun in Canada. 9 29 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA &; THIS VIEW OF THE Incomparable “Syracuse” : Shows the PATENTED WATER JACKETED _ CONDENSING » > EXHAUST, The Carburetor and Timer, with speed control levers. The starboard side has nothing but spark plugs. No Other Motor built does or can condense the exhaust, remove back pressure and relieve stress on cylin- ders as in the . SYRACUSE t. In design and operation it is SIMP LIC ®y SIMPLIFIED ee e i - —and in— ~ ae, oe ag , a CONSTRUCTION ae] Y . 4 PR oi Sy = UNEXCELLED Our catalogue shows these and OTHER SPECIAL FEATURBS. SYRACUSE GAS ENGINE CO. SYRACUSE,N.Y., U.S.A, T the Hamilton Gun Club shoot, Jan, 14, 1909, Howard Bates, of Ridge , town, Ont., won the Grand Canadian Handicap at live birds, by a score of 15 straight—winning in the shoot-off by killing 5 birds straight. Mr. Bates shot from the 32 yd. mark. This splendid “ shooting was done with The Parker Gun. This makes the fourth time that The Parker Gun has won this premier event. Mr. Dennis Upson, of Cleveland, shooting The Parker Gun, won the first amateur average at targets for the two days’ shooting, and H. D. Bates, shooting The Parker Gun, won second amateur average for the two days. This is one more evidence of what we have always claimed—that The Parker Gun is the closest and hardest shooting gunmade. If you want to be with the winners, shoot a Parker. loons PARKER BROS. Meriden, Gonn. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 23 THIS CANADIAN ENGINE has been in use in all parts of the British Empire for the past five years, and is a reliable, seagoing machine. This reliability is no accident, but is secured by thorough construction and equip- ment. Made in five sizes from 2 h.p. to 10 h. p. Large stock always on hand for promptshipment. The Adams catalog fully describes our goods, and is sent free on request. Correspondence solicited. THE ADAMS LAUNCH AND ENGINE MFG. GO. PENETANGUISHENE, ONT., anno VANCOUVER, B.C., CANADA Standard Motors Horizontal Opposed for Pleasure Boats. Vertical for High Speed, Heavy Duty and Commercial Use. ~ Practical, Substantial, Serviceable — Built for Real Hard Work, Day In and Day Out. § Brennan Standard Motors | are Powerful, Free from Vibration and Economical. Write for Catalogue—Free on Request Brennan Motor Man ufactur! ng C 0. Two Cylinder, 4x4, 4 9-16X5, 4 3-4X5, 5X5, 5 1-®Xx5, 5 I-2x6, 6 1-2x7. Four Cylinder, 4x4, 4 9-16x4, 4 9-16x5, 5x5, 5 1-2x6, 6x6, 7x6. Syracuse, N.Y. Six Cylinder, 7x7 and 8x8. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Northern and North-Western Raw Fur Shippers Higher Than < aCat’s Back Lynx, Fox, Fisher, Wolves sold at terrific high prices in January and March in London, and we have demands for more skins than we'can get. Ship them in to us. You will be sur- prised at the high prices we will pay you. Especially High Prices Paid for Muskrats Every shipment is held by us ten days subject’ to your approval of our returns. The Square Deal House Small parcels from great distances ship by mail. Write us and we will give you prices that will astonish you for above goods, and any others that you may have. WEIL BROS. & CO. Fort Wayne, Indiana “The Square Deal House’ When writing Advertisers kindly menti on Rod and Gun in Canada. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 25 $25.00 —THE— $25.00 THE ‘‘MARSHALL SANITARY” is the only mattress which combines PERFECT COM- FORT with perfect hygiene construction, for itis the ONLY VENTILATED MATTRESS. IT WILL NOT SAG OR GET HARD. IT IS PERFECTLY RESILIENT. IT CONFORMS TO THE SHAPE. OF THE BODY, SUPPORTING IT AT ALL POINTS. IT IS GUARANTEED FOR 5 YEARS. NO OTHER MATTRESS IS GUARAN- TEED BY ITS MAKER. Does this interest you? Then send for BOooKLET C. Sold By Dealers Everywherelfor $25.00. The Marshall Sanitary Mattress Co. TORONTO. Factories—Chicago, Ill.; London, Eng.; Toronto, Can. ‘Star Brand” Breakfast Bacon is the BEST BACON. Made from Choice Canadian Pigs, Selected and cured under inspec- tion of the Dominion Government, the quality is unsurpassed. Ask your grocer for it, or send direct to F. W. Fearman Co., Ltd. Hamilton, Ontario i When writing Advertisers Trade Mark Reg.U.S,Pat.Off. ‘Chielots | REALLY DELIGHTFUL “Che Dainty int Covered Gandy Coated Shewing Sum Particularly Desirable after Dinner YOUR FRIENDGOING TOCAMP KNOWS the value of Chiclets in his outfit. Keep the mouth moist and be of good cheer. Pout up in little green bags for a nickel and in 5,10 and 25 cent packets by Frank A-fFleer S Company devreow + Philadelphia, 11 +B -Ar } + and Coronts, Ganada- The New Model Rundel Automatic Stropper Strops all safety razors, both single and double edge. Absolutely automatic; canuot cut strop or trun off strop. Order through your dealer or we will send stropper and strop complete prepaid on receipt of $3.00. Descriptive literature on request, Liberal discount to the trade. RUNDEL SALES COMPANY Rochester, N. Y. 950 Central Building As anyone sending in five subscrip- tions to Rod and Gun we will send Free one of Betzler & Wilson’s high grade fountain pens.. Kindly mention Rod and Gun ‘in Canada. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA The Canadian Reo| 20-22 H.P. Touring Car or Roadster $1,250 REO The Car That Gets You There and Back without requiring more skill than is involved in filling the tanks and seeing that it is properly lubricated. THE BEST AGENCY PROPOSITION IN CANADA. Write for a Complete Catalog. Also ‘‘Two Weeks—A Shocking Tale” Address ‘Selling Dept.” REO MOTOR CAR CO. OF CANADA LIMITED ST. CATHARINES, ONT. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 27 Clarke’s Moccasins For Snow-shoeing, Ski-ing, Toboganning, etc. ——————— —— Wee S ta Sayyid, Handsome, shapely, comfortable, and durable. Look well, fit well, feel well, and wear well. Made from No. 1 leathers, which are selected specially for this purpose, and will outwear any of the ordinary leathers put in Moccasins. Ev- ery pair is made on a good- fitting last, that is well gauged, so that we can assure you of a ‘ good comfortable fit for either men, women or children, as well as a neat, good appearance on the feet. Can be had in either Buck, Elk or Bull- hide leathers, and made with either plain or fancy embroidered toe, and either part or all wax thread sewn. All branded A R C Brand and Guaranteed. Sold by all Dealers Everywhere Throughout Canada A. R. CLARKE & CO., LIMITED. TORONTO, CANADA D FA N J Close Ribbed and. ——_——— = Metal Joint Gonstruction A thin strip of hard brass, full length of the canoe or boat, shaped like figure 1 in the cut, the two turned pressed into the wood at each side of the joint. This is held into place by the ribs, which are only 23 inches apart. There are no cross battens to obstruct the cleaning as there are in other canoes and lapstreak boats. In an ordinary lapstreak boat ribs, which makes a lot of trouble Dean's Metal doint boats Bee a eitthe dist catches under 27 superior fo- Bc arent ihe cross bat Lepstreak st os sa Dean’s Metal Joint System. Then they have twice to three times the number of ribs than other makes, which strengthens them be- yond comparison. Carefully Examine the Cut Send for 1909 Catalog—It’s a Real Treat oN Walter Dean Fa a We isl Snag yl on Lapstreak— Impossi 1751 Queen Street W., TORONTO ¢ u POA itl bel Joo? Spaten * aside for the readers use, where questions are answered by experts in ‘4 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA NATIONAL / PHOTO! {BULLETIN a0 Oi We Will Send the National Photo Bulletin to Any Amateur Photographer for One Year Absolutely Free The National Photo Bulletin is published monthly by the Photographic Department of the National Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada, Limited, and is sent free to any one who is interested in photography. This publication contains seasonable matters of interest to photographers. and describes all the latest apparatus, materials, and methods. One page is set ; photography. - rs Each month formulae and processes for developing a5 finishing are / given and fully described and explained. ve i Plainly Several competitions for valuable prizes are now open and par- _ me ticulars are fully given in its pages. 4 + Gethin 1 /\ sett No amateur photographer should be without the monthly . _Nationa Drug & visits of the National Photo Bulletin, which he can get by 7% Canada, Ltd., Mont- filling out and mailing the attached coupon, to our Photo Capa an g g c coupo 7 Gentlemen,—As per your Department. offer in Rod & Gun in Can- “ada please send me free of charge your monthly publica- National Drug & Chemica Co. ; tion, ithe * ‘National Photo Bul- of Canada, Limited, Montreal sates. ces When writing Advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun in Canada. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 29 Target Rifle or Pistol---Big Game Gun---Shot Gun MODEL, 1908 22 caliber rifle barrel and 44 taliber smooth barrel. Brls. 12 in. Wgt. 2% Ibs. Shoulder Swing Holster TSE ONLY ALL ARIUVD2 GuN ae This one Gun Shoots .22 Short, Long and L.R.,”.44-40 Shotland .44-40 Round Bullet An/average of 60 No. 8 shot and 120 No. to strike a 12 incn square at so feet. The No. 8shot range from 50 to 70 pe target. There are about too tothe load. The .44 barrel iscylinder bored. Flying or running game can be bagged as easily as with any gun of its bore. A .44 ball penetrates 6 inches of pine at 15 feet. Will killa deer or black bear at 4oor 50 yards. Most deer are killed within 50 yards. The .22 barrel shoots as strongly and accurately as any make or length of barrel of its caliber. MARBLE’S GAME GETTER is the ideal arm for the Fisherman, Motorist and Vacationist, and all classes of people whose business or pleasure calls them to the woods, fields or waters. It is the long looked for ‘“‘Trappers Gun.” The Big Game Hunter with a GAME GETTER for a side arm secures with littlé noise and no mutilation the small ame he runs across and enjoys target practice without the jar and expense of firing his heavy ammunition. The GAME GETTER can be Safely used with smokeless powder. The:recoil isslight. Gun can be opened as quick as a wink, but never accidentally. Either barrel is used without any change of sight or adjustment. The Striker on Hammer is quickly set with the thumb for either barrel orat SAFE. The Folding Stock locks auto- matically at any drop for whichit is set. Is easily removed. With the holster hung over shoulder and under coat the GAME GETTER is invisible, but can be speedily drawn and very handily used in one hand with stock hanging down or thrown to position. In either position the stock only aids in the balance of the gun. The GAME GETIER’S utility, simplicity of construction, careful design, perfect safety, absolute reliability and superior accuracy are the qualities which are making it famous the world over. This gun is fully described in FREE CATALOG of Marble’s 60 ‘‘extra quality’’ Specialties for Sportsmen. Sold by all Dealers or direct from the Makers MARBLE SAFETY AXE COMPANY, 101-129 Delta Ave., Gladstone, Mich, U.S. A. — DO IT NOW It is about time to think of BOATING. If you want to own the Neatest, Easiest Running and Best Built Boat on the water this Sprng, then buy a “PETERBOROUGH.” Order now and your boat will be ready for you when you want it. We Build CANOES, SKIFFS, DINGYS and LAUNCHES Write for Catalogue PETERBOROUGH CANOE CO., LIMITED PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO, CANADA When writing Advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun in Canada. oe re eet ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Indestructible ! The clear, full, brilliant tone of Columbia Indestruc- tible Cylinder Records is the best reason for their grow- ing popularity. But it’s a fine thing to know they can’t break, no matter how careless you may be, and that they will never wear out. no matter how many times you play them. 45 cents! Write for a catalog! A splendid repertoire to choose from—and we are adding to it right along. Toronto Phonograph Company, Ltd. 40 MELINDA STREET, TORONTO, CAN = S COLUMBIA Udit, iy uy n Htsdiishigy Ossebieay vast) thiy Hy] AUN) , rea) | Ha Haery i ES HONEY), 1 “AVNUAW WUNEVBEES HEREIN iNiniMiineie “Ovi EEO A yy R RECORD’ SPECIAL OFFER A sample Indestructible Record will be mailed free to every owner of a Cylinder Machine who will mail us this advertisement and state the make of his machine and from whom it was purchased. RETAILISTORES OF DEALERS WANTED Toronto Phonograph Co., Limited Exclusive selling rights given 190 Sparks St., Ottawa, Can. where we are not properly re~ 205 Dundas St., London, Can. presented. 474 Queen St. W., Toronto, Can. Write for particulars. 264 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Address all Communications to TORONTO PHONOGRAPH CO., LIMITED 40 MELINDA STREET, - TORONTO, CAN. Mail Order and Wholesale Department When writing advertisers kindly mentio n Rod and Gun in Canada. a - ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 31 “Has Given Entire Satisfaction” Here is a letter right to the point. Entire satisfaction is a strong term and coverseverything. We'll be glad to send you copies of letters received from all parts of the United States praising the merits of Sterling en- gines. But read this one first: ‘“Morgan City, La., ‘Jan. 23rd, ’09. “Sterling Engine Co., ‘Buffalo, N.Y. ‘““Gentlemen,—It gives me pleasure to state that your 4 cyl. 4 cycle 30 H.P. engine, which I purchased six Be aes pa ea GOL months ago, has given entire satis- Semi Heavy Duty Engines, 18, '25, 30, 35, 45 H.P. faction. I only regret thatI did not Speed Engines, 25, 40, 45, 55, 65, 100 H.P. purchase a six cylinder engine. Two Cycle Engines, 2 1-2 to 9 H.P. ““(Signed) “HAY PHARR?”. Sterling Engine Co., 8uffalo, N.Y. Member National Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers Get your supplies of us. You want the latest up-to- date supplies—we have them at prices that are right and will interest you. Every boatman should have our 60 page catalog full of valuable information on five types of reverse gears, including two speeds ahead and self lock- ing, six speed wheels, a weedless wheel and reversible and up-to-date marine hard- ware. Send for catalog today. MICHIGAN WHEEL CoO. Canadian Distributers, Jno, Millen & Sen, Ltd., Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver. Grand Rapids, Mich, When writing advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun in Canada. qo i] ROD AND GUN IN CANADA ATTENTION Boat Builders and Agents We want good live representatives to handle our line in your locality. We have the best selling, best run- ning, best appearing marine engine on the market. Write for prices and terms. Lockwood-Ash Motor Go. Jackson, Michigan, U.S.A. The Kent Double Spiner Baits If you want the best Bass Bait on the market try a int Champion Floater. = Manufactured Exclusively by SAMUEL H. FRIEND KENT, OHIO, U.S.A. Postpaid for 60c. Send for booklet of baits. FISHING RODS The name “DIVINE RODS" is a guarantee of Quality, Workman- ship and a positive assurance of a fishing trip without disappoint- ments which are due to the break- ing of the rod, and many annoy- ances usually found in cheaper makes. Our Specialty is Split Bamboo, Bethabarra Greenhart, Dagama and Lance Wood. Don't attempt to make up your Camp or Vacation Outfit until you have consulted our catalogue, sent free. The Fred. D. Divine Co. 73 State St., Utica, N. Y. Sta-Rite (Trade Mark) Ignition Plugs are now repaired per- petually, free of charge, when returned to our factory, because ‘*‘THEY Stay RIGHT THE LONGEST.” ——_THE>—~ R. E. Hardy Co. INCORPORATED I900 Factory—201 37th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 309 Fisher Bldg., Chicago AGENTS: Canadian-Fairbanks Co. ‘t Montreal and Toronto WATERPROOF CLOTHING What is Raino? Raino is the most satisfactory waterproof clothing known to fishermen, hunters, motor boat men, automobilists, and indeed to ali who follow outdoor sport or pursuits, and no kit is com- plete without this perfect protec- tion against bad weather. Raino does not get sticky nor soil clothes. Neither camp fire nor hot rooms can harm it, and is easily mended on any sewing machine when torn or worn. Raino becomes more pliable with use, and there is in- finitely better style to these gar- ments than the awkward suits hitherto worn. We want every one interested to possess our catalogue, which with sample of material may be had for the asking Send today for free catalogue. Dealers also can be supplied. RAINO CO. 761 S. HALSTED ST., CHICAGO, ILL., U.S.A, When writing Advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun in Canada. ———_ {~~ — ——— ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 33 00 Li AND UPWARD COMPLETE i READY TO INSTALL », IN YOUR 6 “‘The Motor | of Quality.”’ GRAY MOTORS Made In The Largest And Most Up To Date Plant In The World DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE MANU- FACTURE OF TWO CYCLE MARINE MOTORS } ed Why the “ Motor of Quality ?” /PAIRMARER Speed 23 1-2 miles per hour. ped with a 24 H. P. GRAY Motor. Equip- Then why so low a price? Because we built and equipped a modern plant—the largest in the world devoted exclusively to the manu- facture of two-cycle marine motors—especially to build Gray Motors—NOTHING ELSE. Because we devote our entire capital and energy in the endeavor to produce the best motor it is possible to build. It is simply a question of quantity. Weare willing to take a very small margin on each motor and our enormous output gives us a satisfactory profit in the aggregate. The Gray Motor could not be made any better if it cost you three times as much—ifit were sold for a higher price we could notsell enough to keep the big plant busy. So the great output gives us the low cost of manu- facture, and quality and low price gives us the necessary Because we use only the best material money can buy market for the great output. 3 to 40 H. P. Write for catalog and story of how these motors are made. GRAY MOTOR CO., 64 Leib Street, Detroit, Michigan. —— Because we concentrate on this one motor. U-B Live Frog Harness | Two Popular can y- U-B Specialties eee U.S.A. BEERS BRCS. THERMOSTAT CO. 1160 Portland Ave., Rochester, N.Y. THE NEWHOUSE TRAP : ls absolutely reliable, Never ( Send for our free Boat Book fails to hold the game. Positive Do not think of buying a launch until you see our Four Launch ——= => / Bargains Pa cates is / ONLY $121 Sar this complete 16 foot launch. 2 1-2 H. P. guaranteed, self- rting engine. $144 for 91 2 mile per hour “Speedaway.” $153 for canopy tepped Winner.” $160 for Auto-topped 3 H. P. ‘Comfort.’ All 16 feet in length. Engine result ef 30 years expsrience. Weedless wheel and rudder. Shipprdimm ediately on approva . Send postal for our handsome catalogue tonays it agem- — C.T-WRIGHT ENGINE c0.. GREENVILLE, MICH in action, easy to set, will nof get out of order. Made in all sizes to catch any- thing from a rat to a bear. Send for Catalogue ONEIDA COMMUNITY, Ltd. Niagara Falls, Ontario ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 4] y 7 EY Don’ t Worry About the Rain | | or the snow or sleet of good wildfowling 3 _ weather, or the twigs and rushes of the duck 4 blind, or the drifting sand of » the go@se : ‘The Marlin shotguns shoot hard and close 4 are built ae an Soke to overcoming weaknesses 0. average “pump” gun. The breech is complet _ closed in by the bolt and the top of the breech bloc $ is solid, so that no snow, sleet, twigs or any fore objects can clog the action. This solid top pres vents water from running down into the magazin and swelling the shells—one of the most aggravating, things that can happen with a repeating Shotgun. gion 2 ae — 4 With one-third less parts than any other repeater, ‘Aheaeemnen simplicity and strength of mechanism insures -perfect” operation; double extractors pull any shell; and nage recoil safety lock removes all danger from hang-f} making the SZer/7m the safest breechloading-giit Send to-day for our 136-page cata- The Ubaclin Pa log. describing the full Heclzn line. P72. “ers Enclose 3 stamps for postaac. 67, Willow St. NEW HAVEN, ONN fe Are You “Sere with the Featuresofthe Oldsmobile” Lee ; “i : 4 3 Bee = Handsome in Reliability £ ~ : rn 2, : 2 a cia wa : Appearance Accessibility ee So eS cet | RP eRe Saka Smooth aa a . ‘ pucaaa tr : " es Running Comfort Odorless The ‘Oldsmobile’? Touring Car for 1909—Model D—Price $3,000 “The Logical Car at a Logical Price’”’ The Oldsmobile Company of Canada, Limited FREDERICK SAGER 80 King Street East W. L. STONEBURN Manager TORONTO City Sales Mer. 42 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Van Auken Twin Screw Motors | NO VIBRATION — Perfectly balanced NOISELESS—Runs like a dynamo - SIMPLE to run and to install COMPACT—12 in. x 14 in. high TWO REVERSE CLUTCHES TWIN SCREWS—-with all their advantages VALVELESS and free from cams and rods CLEAN—No spattering oil FAST GUARANTEED » We have tssued a 60 page illustrated catalog WRITE FOR IT. “35AND65 H.P.,.4CYLINDER Van Auken Motor and Machine Works BRIDGEPORT, CONN.. U. S. A. . When writing Advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun in Canada. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 43 MOTOR BOAT and AUTOMOBILE Insurance We issue all the latest and best forms of policies. What the Shooters Demand Canadian Black Bird Targets They break when hit but not before. Manufac- tured by us and used by most important clubs. Get quotations. ‘Special prices in quantity.” Motor Boats insured against fire and marine perils, while running and while laid up for the winter. Automobiles insured against fire, explosion, theft, the risks of transpor- tation and damage done and received in collision. A Complete Stock TRAP SHOOTERS SUPPLIES, GUNS, RI- FLES, REVOLVERS, AMMUNITION, WIN- TER ATHLETIC AND SPORTING GOODS, LACROSSE, CRICKET, TENNIS AND FISH- ING TACKLE Write us for further particulars and rates Dale & Company, Ltd. INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS Room 20, Coristine Bldg., Montreal, Canada Expert Gun Repairing A. FENN & CO. TORONTO Telephone M 2895 101 King St. West WHEN “SNAGGED”—DON’T PULL break and Dose several feet of line, and experience the incon- Venience of refitting your line with hooks, sinkers, etc, ee | Prevent this loss ef valuable time by using | \ Immell’s Snagged Hook Releaser. It Positively releases snagged hooks. No extra line required —Simply place the releaser on your line and let it go, it comes back to you with the hook. Can be carried in vest pocket. Price: Trout and Bass size 25¢, At your dealers, or sent direct oD = 4 Pike and Pickerel size 35¢ receipt of price and 4c. postage- IMMELL MFG. CO. szair, wis. For TWO Subscriptions we will send an Ideal Hunter’s Are with leather sheath, which can be attached to watst belt, minufactured by H. WALTERS & SON, ‘he celebrated Axe manufacturers, Hull, Que. The Anglers’ Friend A Pocket Take Down Landing Net ~ Compactness, only think, carried in the pocket. No handle to lug, you can fit a handle from any old stick ina few moments. It is unbreakable, and being made of brasscannot rust. It can be reduced to any size from 12 to 4 inches. ‘‘Hiawatha Gamp Hotel” Kensington Point, Desbarats, Ontario Exquisite situation; air, water, site unexcelled; good fishing, canoeing and camping; good society. Reference: Tourist Dept., Canadian Pacific Railway, MONTREAL Price $2 00—Money Back if Not Satisfactory ~ 1011 Dorchester Avenue Smith Bros. BOSTON, MASS. When writing Advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun in Canada. i4 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA From 18 to 50 horse-power—from $1,500 to $4,500. Runabout, roadster or touring car, whatever your choice you can satisfy witha , RUSSELL ih ~ = RUSSELL models vary ; : i . in size, power and price, NBS ire. ™ but never in quality. The ; m same high grade construc- tion identifies them all— ; each is the best car cf its “=S= type possible to build— each must uphold the . RUSSELL reputation. ™ Even the lowest priced cars we produce have such standard features as selective transmission, shaft-drive, metal to-metal clutch, floating type of rear axle, nickel steel driving mechanism, F. & S. ball bearings, and many others Send for our handsome catalogs. Canada Cycle and Motor Co., Limited, West Toronto. Makers of High-Grade Automobiles. Toronto, Montreal, Hamilton, Ottawa, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Melbourne, Australia \ Dunlop Tires Hold Auto Every Automobile Show is representative---it brings Records out the most approved and popular cars and auto- mobile tires. At the recent show in Toronto there were 236 automobile tires on the floor, of which The Dunlop Company Supplied .. 108 Tires Five American makers supplied on an average, each . . 20 Tires Two Canadian makers supplied on an average, each . . 14 Tires Dunlop Tires O0/ of all the Tires represented 46% at the Show It was THREE to ONE comparing Dunlop Tires with the showing made by any American maker having tires fitted to cars entered for sale or exhibition. It was EIGHT to ONE comparing Dunlop Tires with any other make of Canadian Tires The Dunlop Tire & Rubber Goods (7nFr23 Dunlop Automobile Tires are Sold by Agents, Automobile Supply Houses and Garagemen Everywhere in Canada ~ When writing Advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun in Canada. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 45 Search Lights ACETYLENE FOR LAUNOHES AND MOTOR BOATS Including Generator $12.00 Starboard, Port and Mast Head Lights. Marine lamps of all kinds. REPAIRING Auto Lights a specialty. THIS BOAT FOLDS INTO A PACKAGE. It's Solid and Stiff when in use—collapsible and quickly mide portable. Carried by hand or iu a buggy. Tempered, galvanized, light steelribs give both strength and lightness. Isi revelation in boat construction. Non-sinkable. Puncture proof. No repairs. No cost forstor- age. Wears longer than a wooden boat. We make all sizes and styles for every purpose. : oe Our catalogue—ioo engravings—sent on receipt Write for catalogue describing other styles in of 6 cents. brass and other finishes. KING FOLDING CANVAS BOAT CO. THE HIRAM L. PIPER Co., Limited 465 Lake St., Muskegon, Mich., formerly Kalamazoo. 17 to 23 Normond St., MONTREAL Mangin Mirror Lenses, all sizes, in stock. Silk Fish Line Made on latest im- proved machinery. Absolutely pure, strength guaranteed, the strongest and lightest line made. IN 4 COLORS— White with Black. Black with White. Black with Olive. Black with Brown. Size 0, lic per yard. Size 2, 24c per yard. Size 4, l#c per yard. Size 3, 3c per yard. Size 1, 2c per yard. Size 4, 33c per yard. Patent Waxed Lines Enamelled Lines Guaranteed not to absorb water, Not a union line, but the best silk. Superior Line for Casting. ENAMELLED BY HAND. Size 0, 2} cents per yaid. Size 3, 3} cents per yard. Size 1, 4 cents per yard. Size 2, 43 cents per yard. Size 3, 5 cents per yard. Size 4, 2? cents per yard. Size 1, 3 cents per yard. Size 2, 34 cents per yard. Size 4, 5} cents per yard. Casting Line—Size 00, 1} cents per yard. Size 0, 1} cents per yard. Put up on cards, 25, 50, 75 and 100 yards continuous lengths, - For Sale By A. E. BREGENT, ART ROSS & CO., 192 St. Catherine St. E., Montreal 474 St Catherine St. W., Montreal When writing Advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun in Canada. 16 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA WANTED SUITABLE ARTICLES FOR PUBLICATION IN THE MOTOR MAGAZINE of Canada Descriptions with or without Photographs of Runs in any part of Canada: Stories of Motor Boat Trips; Descriptions of Tours; Write-ups of Clubs; and Photos of Club Houses. Personal Experiences of Motoring on Land or Water. Suggestions and Queries ofall kinds solicited. Motoring for Pleasure, Profit and Business is growing in Canada at a great rate and the people want to know about it. The Land of Waterways provides the finest scenes for motoring on water to be found in any part of the world. The scenic beauties of the Dominion can be best enjoyed on motoring tours. ‘Lhe present year will be a great motoring year. Send all manuscript and photos to W. J. TAYLOR, Publisher THE MOTOR Lasagna. OF CANADA 5 KING STREET WEST = 5 TORONTO When writing Advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun in Canada. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 47 Special Offers in Guns and Ammunition One new No. q Ithaca 12 guage gun, Damas- cus barrels, list $100, special sale price. .$65 00 One No. 4 Ithaca, t2 guage, Krupp barrels, list $L00, special price .... ... $70.00 One Remington, Trap Ejector grade, 12 guage, special price One Clapborough & Johnson 12 guage, Damas- cus barrels, new, special price.... One Syracuse 12 guage gun, Krupp steel barrels, ejector One second hand ‘‘H”’ grade Lefever gun, special price 15,000 Sovereign, 12 guage x 2% in., empty shells, new stock.....- Beem Seep $6.50 per 1000 10,000 Ely Grand Prix, 13 guage x 234 in. empty shells. Pee a Pe $7.75 per 1000 Special | prices to Clubs ou loaded shells, TRAPS, TARGETS, ETC. Agents Lefever Guns, EVERYTHING IN CANVAS ™]) PIKE Go. 123 KInG Sr. E., TORONTO. Write us. AUIO- LAUNCH FOLDING TOPS E GUARANTEE to increase the speed of your W boat 1 to3 miles per hour. There are norestrictions nor strings what- ever on this proposition, By years of experimenting we have found thata propeller with blades of a differential pitch anda concave curve from the hub to the outside of blade will hold the water the whole length of blade which * lessens the slip more than any other design of wheels. thereby increasing the speed of any launch. We also make all kinds of bronze’ trimmings, stanchions, etc., and fog bells at lowest prices. BRYANT & BERRY CO. 34 West Atwater St. Detroit, Mich. is used and recommended by the largest fire-arms manufacturers in America. Experienced gun users every- where say it is the best rust preventative on earth—on water, too. Being a light oil it enters the pores of the metal and forms an impercept- ible covering that is moisture-proof wm without making the gun sticky or Pa Sreasy to handle. Best for oiling the fine mechanisms of the finest gun, because it does not dry out, gum, harden, turn rancid, collect dust. i sample. ~ aa Free om One Oil Co. . ew at New York, N.Y. “Made to fit any size e Motor Boat up to38 feet long. Side curtains with celluloid lights are furnished with top. Can be made as snug and watertight as any cabin boat. hen folded down it is complete- —<—- ly out of the way; one half : of the top is folded to the bow, the other half to the stern, and lays around the + combing. Itisstaunch, ' handsome and light, an ») ornament to any boat. No Motor Boat owner should be without one. Write for circular and prices. Manufactured only by rhe abbey. Carriage Co., Queen Street E. and Don, Toronto, Ontario PERFECT WASHER Pat. app. for This Mop-Yarn Top outlasts SIX sponges Price. $1.75 delivered Extra Top, 50c. “ “L.& M.” WE WILL RETURN YOUR MONEY IF NOT SATISFACTORY Order now or send for catalogue LONG & MANN COMPANY, Rochester, N.Y. SOLE CANADIAN AGENTS ; GEORGE B. FROST, Smith's Falls. Also Agent for “The Little Steersman.” TIRE LOOSENER Pat. app. for Loosens rusted or frozen tires from clincher Or Price $3 detachabls rims delivered NEW JAMISON TROUT SPOON Cut shows size 6, ALMOST ALIVE. NEVER LOSES ITS SHAPE. FLOATS ANYWHERE. z “My guide said, ‘these trout don’t take flies.’ I got 24 on the ‘Coaxer.’ ‘Caught a 15-inch brook trout on the ‘Coaxer’—that’s the record here.’ ae get 17 speckled beauties before breakfast that averaged 12 inches.’’ “T have caught over 400 trout on one little ‘Coaxer’ fly.” “I found my little boy catching croppies with it to beat the band.” Trout Size, 6 colors, $1.35; 12, $2.60. Bass Size, 6 colors, $1.65; 12, $3.25. Send Stamp for Booklet of Bass Baits, etc., in colors. t of lors, $1.00. W. J. JAMISON, 1274 POLK ST., CHICAGO. | Made ono, Sama e hocks, phe oF) ROD AND GUN IN CANADA | For Sale, Want, and Exchange Depts. soz YORK STREET, KENNELS, London, Ontario. Breeder of Deer, Fox and Rabbit Hounds. SPORTSMEN, come our way for the best hunting and fishing country, on the North Shore of Lake Supe- rior. Moose,Caribou and Bear, numerous; also Trout, Pike, Pickerel, and Bass weighing from 1 to 7 lbs. was caught at our camps last year. Only one day’s travel by canoe from the Canadian Pacific Railway. Twenty- four moose seen in twelve days from our camp door in October last year by American sportsmen. We furnish everything. White guides are only employed by us. Write for particulars in regards to our hunting country. Address, Gray and Armstrong, Schreiber, Ontario, Canada, Box 31. WANTED—Subscriber would pay a reasonable price fora Snow Owl in good condition for purpose of taxidermy. Writestating price expected W.R. Bishop, London, Ont. FOR SALE—Oldamobile Runabout in good running condition, practically as good as:new. —P. O. Box 2C4, Woodstock, Ont. tf FOR SALE Speckled Trout Fry at Dr. Robinson's Private Hatchery, Silvercreek, Caledon Township. Address O, J. Walker, Supt., Caldwell, Ont ARTICLES FOR SALE —Genseng Roots and seeds grow in any shady corner, valuable crops, no expense after planting, write for prices R McGregorand Co., 99 Gladstone Avenue, Toronto. WRITE ME if you have a canoe for sale. I. C. Savage; Waterford, Ont.—it. FOR SALE—lJ.arge quantity trout fry—very cheap. Caledon Mountain Trout Club, Brantford, Ont. FOR SALE Good brown motorcyle 2nd hand, 3% H.P. ata bargain. $125.00 cash. Apply Box W. Kod and Gun, Woodstock, Ont. FOR SALE Registered Airedale Terrier Puppies. No fancy prices expected. W. R. Cunningham, Annapolis,, Nova Scotia, SETTER FOR SALE-—Bitch, whelped last July, Bilton with some Irish; nicely marked black and white; two dark ears; a hard dog to break buta dandy when trained. Price¢r2. Walter Holmes, Clinton, Ont. 1 t FOR SALE—Zeiss-Stereo, Marine Glass Binocular, I2 power, fine condition. List price $85,00, will take $40.00 for quick sale. Willalso sellgood Camera with Anastigmat lens; Nelson, 531 Grain Exchange, Win- nipeg, Man. FOR SALE—Large Mounted Moose Elk, Caribou and Deer heads, Fur Rugs of all kinds with Mounted heads, closed or open mouth finish, Tanned skins for robes ard hangers. Taxidermists supplies. glass eyes, etc, write for my prices. Edwin Dixon, Ex- pert Taxidermist, Main Street, Unionville, Ontario. TYPEWRITERS—By buying from us you save 50 to 75 per cent. $60 to $125 typewriters rebuilt at $15 to $50. State make you prefer; The Typewriter Re- builders, Hochelaga, P.Q.—1t. Advertisements will be in- serted in this Department at 2c. a word. Send Stamps with order. Copy should not be later | than the [5th of the month. FOR SALE a famous hunting ground, house and two hundred acres of land, deeded, good runways and lake in sight of house. Within five miles of Steam Boat Landing. Particularsapply to D. F. Jenkins, Magnet- awan, Ont —r-t. FOR SALE— High-class cocker spaniels, toys, poodles -and pomeranians. Puppies and full grown dogs. Apply P. Herd, Belmont Kennels, 21 New St., Toronto.—it. : GASOLENE LAUNCH FOR SALE—New and desirable, thirty foot dory, twenty-two fost cock-pit. Nearing completion This is anextra good sea boat, with a large carrying capacity. Just the -hing for Lake Cruising and bass-fishing parties—would accom- modate as highas thirty fishers orone mancan run her. Babbit’s patent anchor, one hundred feetof chain; forward and side steering; Canopy top andstorm proof curtains. Cabinet cjoset at stern, good engine by McKeough and Trotter,Chatham, eight miles per hour. Price $850 or for $200 extra, will substi- tute 15 horse power engine giving ten miles per hour. Preparing to build a2s5 footer, with hunting cabin. Look me up. Can save you money. S.B. Cook, Long Point Light House, via Pt. Rowan tf LESSEE, having fine Fishing and Hunting territory in the Laurentian Mountains, would build and furnish alog Camp atoneofhis lakes forrent to desireable party for the Summer.’ Speckled trout unlimited, (average % lb.) Caribou in thefall For full particulars address E. C. W., P. O. Box 344, Quebec. FOR SALE—4,000 feet second hand moving pic-— ture film, cheap. E.S. Coppins, Woodstock, Ont. tf WANTED TO BUY—Unmounted deer heads, elk heads, etc. Send full particulars with desired prices, Northwestern Schcol of Taxidermy, Omaha, Nebr. It RIFLE $8; Shotgun $14; Camera $11; Books, ete., Box 784, Brockville, Ont. it FOR SALE—26 inch two blade reversible propel- ler made for Lozierengine. Half Price. H. B. Odell 1051 Eastern Ave., Toronto. it SECOND HANDENGINE, six horsepower, com- plete with reversible propeller, make and break. 1041 Eastern Ave., Toronto. It FOR SALE—Two cylinder engine, five horsepower jump spark, cost $190 last year, will sell for $120; am getting larger engine. R. Perrier, 1041 Eastern Ave., Toronto. It CHEAP MARINE ENGINES FOR SALE sizes from 3 H.P, up, Ask for circular Sherman Cooper Co., Toronto. It FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE —r thoroughbred foxhound trained on deer and fox $15, orwill ex- change for Balloon, Silk tent, or what offers. Syd. Jackson, Bala, Muskoka, Ont. tf, When writing Advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun in Canada. * ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 49 1909 Improved KELSO Automatic Reel Aluminum casing, JACK FROST’S PATENT steel bearings. Can be FLY BOOK used on Rod either abov or below the hand. This 41 Reel is positively guaran- xy teed against any defect. \\e a If you once use a S \ KELSO ) i AUTOMATIC WS s REEL you never w ill use any other § is TREES for fly casting. : A wn al All flies a"d leaders, both dry and moistened ready for use in one package. Kemovable transparent celluloid pockets for Flies, fancy finish Aluminum Box, fitted with fine grade wool felt for moistenings Flies and Leaders, fastened to box by glove button, so the felt can be removed and wet without wetting the Book, Dimensions: 1 inch thick, 5 inches wide, 7 inches long. No. 1S. Seal Covers, capacity 6 doz. No. 4P. Pigskin Covers, best finish, So SE AR WE ee eee ie in - -$3 50 capacity 8ydOZ a5. 46ecn ose $5 00 CATALOGUE TO No. 2W. Walrus Covers, extra finish, No. 5A. Alligator covers, best finish THE TRADE ONLY. capacity, 7 °dOz-7 Gece, eho $4 00 Capacity, 8'doz 5.653.2,.. ...$5 00 H. J. FROST& CO., 90 Chambers Street NEW YORK A Wonderful Improvement in Bait Casting Rods Heddon’s Dowagiac Split Bamboo Bait Casting Rodis a two-piece rod which combines the fine resilient action and easting force of a one-piece rod with the carrying convenience of a three-piece rod. Will outlast any other rod made. The cork finger grip and patent locking reel band, shown on the butt joint above, are features of exceptional value. Free Instruction on Bait Casting.—‘‘Heddon's Treatise on the Art of Bait Casting’’ sentfreeon request. Filled with valuable informa- tion on bait casting, beautiful colored illustrations,and a detailed descrip- tion of the Dowagiac Rod. Tells about theselected bamboo.imported direct from the Orient, used exclusively in this rod. Explains why we can make 4 superior cuality rod atinferior rod prices. Write today—right away. “ Dept. 18 JAMES HEDDON & SONS _ : Dowagiac, Mich. Manu “cacturers of the famous DOW AGIAC MINNOWS We carry a full line of BRASS LAUNCH TRIMMINGS wee —sold all over the country, ° in stock. THE QUEEN’S HOTEL Well finished TORONTO. works One of the largest and most comfortable hotels in the Dominion of Canada, and, being adjacent to the Lake, commands a splendid view of Toronto Bay and Lake Ontario. It is well known as one of the coolest houses in summer in Canada, and is elegantly furnished througheut. Rooms en-suite, with bath rooms at- tached. THE QUEEN'S is furnished with all the latest modern improvements. Write for CATALOGUE Wm. Coulter & Sons 155-7 George St., Toronto. Long distance telephone in every room. McGaw & Winnett Proprietors. 50 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA ROD AND GUN’S ADVERTISERS Readers who fail to consult our advertising pages miss a large proportion of the most interesting matter in the Magazine. much from these announcements. They will find that they may learn Every advertisement in ROD AND GUN comes from a responsible firm, and our readers may be assured of courteous answers to all inquiries and good value from all purchases made through these pages. Automobile Insurance Dales .Co:, Litas .2 so252- FM cin Sant sae A crenfe es 43 Automobiles Canada Cycle & MotorCo.............-..--.- 44 Dayton Tonneau Cotes 5 ad otc 4 Oldsmobile Co. of Canada Ltd.......... ...... 41 Reo Motor Car (Coin 4 kivtenes =e einiety er See 26 Tudhope-MclIntyre Co.............--..--- 37 Animal Traps @neida Community Co0.2 2622 fees ites Ute es 40 Ales and Beers Eabatt; PODB 2 elle ay0 sin = aise eae Ce ae Re ree IIO5 Automobile Accessories Dunlop Tire & Rubber Goods Co. .... ... 44 Dry Cells Electrical Specialties Ltd....... 1118 France-American Auto Co.:.......... ..-.. 17 Frost, Geo. Bi. 350 25. MEIN Colas clatter ete ciate 47 National Gol. Go. ce eo. sree see aires Weletggeicls 5 Weyer Miss spark, Blupsiscee.)-.-o: fekeete aims 15 Sta-Rite Rk. Bh. Mardy Com. 2 Sits oe ae ocr 32 Spltdork, sG. yeaa pe heim a te ale eros eto) tee 40 Vulean Sparkers—Croftan Storage Battery Co 7 Ammunition Du Pont de Nemours Powder Co ........... II05 English Schultze—London and Toronto Trad- iy Fil Oe aes sch Soe cab Leto non bs go0 AS = II0g Shot—Montreal Rolling Mills Co............. I105 Snap-Shot and Carbon Powder—Hamilton Pow- FS er Ol PRS ae Pep US OSC LORE SNe ae Be 5 U.M. C.—Union Metallic Cartridge Co...... Inside back cover Winchester Repeating Arms Co..... Inside front cover Batteries Vulcan Sparkers— Croftan Storage Battery Co. 7] Boots For Sportsmen Palmer Jona lGor se Foo eee wate oe amie nlp i of ore 39 Canadian Guides Painards MS kr leas alee se ers ee peoteaae tee 1092 Campbell, Robt. (Es. ecco ee -@ yor niin te 1092 Cameras and Kodaks Ganidian K.odak:Goi,) lutd 4o0 3 see ete aeica 38 Gundlach-Manhattan Optical Co.............. 5 Camp Supplies Aylmer Condensed Milk Co...... — x... . 1102 Ales and Porters—John Labatt ............... IIO05 Chiclets ..... Bo, jwietN adele Se Seles Suerte 25 Club Cocktails—G F Heublein & Bro........ 21 Meri AL ee CON os oe alanis 4 stricta g Wgebeet tee iret 43 Fearman’s English Breakfast Bacon — Sugar Cured Hams, Cooked Meats—W. F. Peataian "COS. a sinicic 5s, o.ac)o eae ae eas 25 ATT S Oy 5 MY Ofer Ps dee be ay eee 15 BRIGG O.5 Ltd oo inti ecco sean elate cle 56 Sarietta’ Stanley. Co...) o..0. += eee aoe 20 Marble Safety Axe Co ..... See IR et soe 29 Shredded Wheat Biscuits and Triscuits—Can- adian Shredded Wheat Co.,Ltd.......... 1116 Cigars Harris Harkness) Cos..37 2 2... acne eee 4 Cooked Meats Fearman’s English Breakfast Bacon, Sugar cured Hams, Cooked Meats—W, F. Fear- IMA Kye wre je en elscd i ae a Le © crete et rc afare) ae 25 Camp Furniture Kiiffe,, A HsCow./s0% 1c asisasast se eisiete tt eee 15 Michie & Go 005 o..2 3 setae ne cele an en > 56 Canadian Railways Grand Trunk Railway “System... -....; suse 13 Ganadidn"RacificuRy sn. wee nee oe Poe IIIO-I1I1 Canoes Chestnut Canoe Co. .2 522. : wae ad 6 ote Sa eee 53 Capital Boat Works:.:..)..\\.-2 .. @e-aaeeeee 33 Dean, “Walter ()o.-0 22425 Soe seo oe 27 Gidley, HY B.A& Cay 0s So eee ee 36 Kiffe; JH. Co ss Seat et se ae 15 Lakefield—Lakefield Building & Mfg.Co...... 1108 Life Saving Folding Canvas Boat Co. ........ 40 ; ‘*Peterborough’’—Peterborough Canoe Co., Ltd. 29 Ross; J. H."Canoe' Cons. boc2 see cnet teres I2 William. English\Cance €o- 7.22352 22 sees eee 36 Clothing Clarke, A: Rio josiwe Secas = ned ae eee 27 Rain0: Cos, seis 0. aedind soo ec, - olbeayenle ee 32 Turnbull, CxCo 428s wos a te eros Log2 Dogs Glover's Dog Remedies—H. Clay Glover ...... 40 Fishing Territory Hiawatha:Camp Hoteli.2 22 coat) 8 -.1cheeete 43 Furs Monteith Strother. Fur Coy 2s .)si...6s' cs arlene 1096 Weil. Bros... 550. RP ORY SEE OES Co 24 Folding Boats Acme Folding Boat Company................ 1118 King Folding Canvas Boat Co..... .......... 45 Fishing Tackle Allcock, Laight and Westwood Co ............ 15 Bristol Steel Fishing Rod—Horton Mfg. Co.... 17 Cummins Wyse. eee ete coo pee See ete IIo1 Corticelli Silk Fish Line 2 2) ct: ashe eee 45 Coller> Rubber Grip Co xo. 5 pays stele sree tees 36 Doeritig 1& Cot i A% sche eae smal Cte ees 39 Divine} Rred(D 3" es. ee eee 32 Gregory.) | Bs Gi Sos be se isle oe a ost 39 Brost,. Hi: J- (Co... cites scale oe tee 1107 Game Pictures Clapham; Ralive sek Seics so telah od ieee ene 17 When writing Advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun in Canada. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Guns and Rifles ETH CATT CO el ied socks s es ne elem ere IOQI Ithaca Guns—Ithaca Gun Co...... ..... 22... 1095 ERED CO ors are'a bia pie eis tvacejasousiale) Wisielare: gale) 15 @aneaster, Chas,, Londen’... ....ic. 0.250. 2-s- 39 Lefever Guns—Lefever Arms Co. ..... .....-+ 35 Marlin Rifles—Marlin Firearms Co .... ... .. 41 ISIN (on. 3555 6 sho bss aa Me ere eee 47 Parker Guns—Parker Bros ..............---5 22 MMPI vd 5 «cess sig sa'ey ~ cuaapeine tel sia api 8 meumneronvATHTs Co... ....55. 5.60. Inside back cover Stevens’ Rifles, Pistols, Shotguns, Rifle Tele- Rmepes, Crins,, etc, . 6... 65.0085 Outside back cover Winchester —Winchester Repeating Arms Co... ~ Inside front cover Gun Cabinets \ EE ARC SL 5 Sa ig bacorin'e 's) gctanels 15 Gun Smith MMMISE NOR vw aie. so visjaccs se acteigints os 4s T120 Gun Sights Lyman Gun Sight Corporation........ .. 36 Hotels Clarendon Hotel, Winnipeg Man ............ 1099 Eire totel, Nelson, B.C..........5..- 4068. 9 OSE SSS Ue 49 Tuller, Detroit—W. A. Shaw, Manager........ 9 Winters—Vancouver,B.C..................... 12 Hunting Territory (emnermmeaciie Ky. 2% So. ha ne ewe (Tre LE ne Liquors Club Cocktails—G. F. Heublein & Bro. ........ 2I AES IIE 8 Vals ictelsis teil ese saad syees eee es 1£05 SE LES os I [Sa a 56 Launches UL, ed hea ad whe 19 Gm and CO.! eT e ea ees 36 Jutten’s Boat & Launch Works................ 56 Bererimrnipnanoe CO. Soe. ce cic ss sec etepele 29 Sue Des Ste bi Ce It Rem REO EI CND ee co ee vale bg 40 Mineral Waters Bromo Mineral Water—Bromo Mineral Co..... 7 Medicines RMEOMEUUIENCOUG ONS aa. 5 1c so. ee kw luce ® 12 Marine Motors Adams Launch & Engine Mfg. Co.... ........ 23 Ammatiemiachine Go... . 5... dos... cess ieee 2 cst) 25) ES OC ee 21 Buffalo—Buffalo Gasoline Motor Co. .......... 34 BrevnnmeyotGan MIS. CO- Oe cc eee eee 23 LEED SS 07s i rr 53 Say DE gS 8 ae ee a 47 iamuereemeciion Motor Co... S).. 6.5... ees 34 Ging ht) 25, 39 iPM IIBEQLES OS i ee usisteis oes evs sacs 56 Ferro Machine & Foundry Co...... .......... I SESE 2a Ne to re a3 Sys Li Ly eC re 36 Gapoerinteenrotar Cee... re a 18 [ERE Eo 2S" Goes ar 10 Lockwood-Ash Motor Co .,.......... 6 Marine Construction Co. . ae ae eI ar 37 Schofield-Holden Machine io ee ha ee 16 Spricase Ges Mneine Co... oe. 22 Sterling Engine Co............ Me Sr sect ie 31 poe En (eh I11I2 Sle pie Te) (Creyey ers) A OC ie 35 CONSE Po) E TH is 9 Van Auken Motor and Machine Works....... 42 PBEM E OS cis Scho ke ed Loe ake 18 Waterman Marine MotorCo..... ........... 14 Magazines ily SECIS AS ee or 54 Motor Marazine of Canadal.’.......0.../00.. 46 Miscellaneous Beers Bros Ideal Carriage Washer Co RamndeleoslesiCOe |b. . 5 es cic td waele Sanitary Pipe Co......... Satcty Aipeamp Cor... ff ole: Talcum Powder—Gerhard Mennen Co Motor Boats Je} TRSI ICT oe 4 Pl bie ie Cowards Boat Factory........ Gidley H.#E.°and, Co.:....... Robertson Bros........ Bro Wal Go tains aie soho occa de Soe’ enicts «Stele olbis.c Croftan Storage Battery, Co. . 245)...5.0) ssc s okies Gat her SVN OC SPINS sxe o.fcrag izes ya tan 0 < ideale eck Gonbay GCamiaseCos (aie. ae as) ee hseaes Dry Cells—Electrical Specialties Ltd...... .... ICG TONE Kir tcte hoc ates sie.o) sfcitiue s.< sapere se «16 MichipanpWiheel! Coes task sin ne cccieye'e ies «oe oie Piper lina es, CO Care a) test bc-asiriesiisie wie atte, Never Miss Spark Plug Co............... Sta-Rite—R. E. Hardy Co..... Oils, Varnishes, Three-in-One Oil Co........ Office Appliances Paints, etc. WEItEE. GO.) gore tat Gene Cleese ere Bales Outfitters Gold Medal Camp Furniture Co............. Kise wh El Concock cc. icc sient aclee usbame cae Michie &G6i9.s cas cunsin nas Gixes soem. sieeoeee re a Phonographs Worenta: Phonograph! Con... ae eel dees c Prize Trophies Baileys p as: Ws. Mtl, mack cote stete. cs chate eet She nies Physical Culture Dorchester; i, denn Se en oO eee Rifle Sights and Gun Implements Marble‘Safety"Axer@or oo oaccat ese eee acne Revolvers Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works Row Boats Gidley pin andy Co's Fa A ous gee ae te eee Lakefield Canoe Bldg. and Mfg. Co............ Peterborough Canoe'Go™. wn... ee cee : Rust Preventative Three in One Oil Co... Sanitary Mattress Marshall Sanitary Mattress Co................ Taxidermy Darbeyyibiss Wise. ss ose ae coe tetas sh eninn see MACKS BLOS en Nat eta. 3 3 ohn cal ce sSNA Sisiel 1s Trap~Shooter’s Supplies Renn AS Geog oct ty os. Se tae anak Kiffe, H. H. Co.. Want Advertisements When writing Advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun in Canada. 1993 = WN 43 15 48 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Premiums for Sportsmen To all our subscribers, young and old, these premium offers are open. Our premiums, comprising practically everything in the sporting goods line, from a fish hook to an automobile, can be obtained FREE by securing subscriptions to the magazine. There are thousands of sportsmen who have never seen ROD AND GUN who would willingly subscribe if they were shown a copy. If you see what you want in the following list, write and we will tell you how many subscriptions it will be necessary to secure in order to earn it. We will fur- nish sample copies for canvassing purposes and do all in our power to assist in mak- ing your canvassing campaign a success. Write to-day for particulars to Premium Dept., ROD AND GUN IN CANADA, Woodstock, Ont. No premium is given on subscription a man sends in for himself. ium is given for a renewal subscription. For One Subscription We will send : A Shield Brand Pipe; A McCurdy Frog Harness Hook manufactured by B. F. McCurdy, Chi- cago; A Pflueger single action Flush Han- dle Reel— jo yards, polished nickel, Plate-Pillar, 1 inch; dish, 2 inches; A Pfleuger Phantom spinner—a kill- ing combination for all game fish, painted true to life, non-luminous; a luminous one for two subscriptions; A Pflueger round wide pattern quad- ruple reel, capacity forty or sixty yards, adjustable back, sliding clock and drag, polished nickel plate; A Kelso Pearl Spoon bait manufac- tured by H. J. Frost & Co., 90 Cham- bers Street, New York. A Sullivan Hook and Reel Guard manufactured by Chas. L. Sullivan, 617 Railway Exchange Bldg., Chicago. ’ A Crow Call, manufactured by Chas. H. Perdew, Sr., Henry, Ill., made from Red Cedar, with German Silver Reed and Band, handsomely polished. Guaranteed to give satisfaction. A 60 yard Fishing Reel, burnished ; A quart tin of ‘‘Standard” Dog Wash A Matchless Cigar Lighter. any time—in wind, rain or snow; For Two Subscriptions Lights | cigar, cigarette and pipe anywhere at : . S she x 3 | poison, shoot, a valuable book for trap _ pers; Acopy of Mink Trapping, a book _ instruction giving many methods of trap- We Will Send a Sta-Rite Spark | Plug manufactured by the R. E. Hardy | No prem- Co., New York. Every Motor Boat © owner is interested in these plugs. We have only a limited number to distribute. A Never Miss Spark Plug, manufac- tured by the Never Miss Spark Plug Co., Lansing, Mich. A Splitdorf Common Sense Plug, man- ufactured by C F. Splitdorf, 1679 Broad- way, New York. A Sanitary Pipe, manufactured by the Sanitary Pipe Co., 125 Cutler Build- ing, Rochester, N. Y. An Elite Single Minnow Pail, (8 | quart) ; A copy of the complete Sportsman’s Guide by Buzzacott; A copy of Deadfalls and Snares; a book of instruction for Trappers about these and other home-made Traps; A copy of Canadian Wilds; tells about the Hudson’s Bay Company, Northern Indians and their modes of Hunting, Trapping, etc. A copy of Steel Traps; describes the curious makes and tells how to use them, also chapters on care of pelts; A copy of the Amateur Trainer, by | Ed. F. Haberlein; A copy of Practical Dog Education by Abbott; or A copy of Fox Trapping, a book of instruction, telling how to trap, snare ping, a valuable book for trappers. (We will send a copy of each of these ROD AND GUN IN CANADA books for four subscriptions. ) books are edited by A. R. Harding, nicely illustrated and contain 200 pages. A Stag Brand Landing Ring manu- factured by Allcock, Laight & West- wood, Toronto; A K. W. Spark Plug made by K, W. Ignition Co., Cleveland, Ohio; A Kent Double Spinner bass bait made by Samuel H. Friend, Kent, Ohio: A Gem Carlton Reel; Anti-Cussin Fish Hook Holder made by Sportsman’s Specialty Co., Chicago. These | The Anti-Cussin Hook Holder keeps hooks and snells in perfect order. A round Plate Nickel and Rubber Clicd Reel made by Wm. Mills & Son, New York. For Three Subscriptions. We will send : Three Crow Decoys, manufactured by Chas. H. Perdew, Sr., Henry, Ill. One-half dozen stag Brand Rubber Frogs or Froggies. ~ CaP ar aX, MUSE NESS oS See = Sit on the Edge Patent Air Chambers on sides of Chestnut Sponson Canoe, like life boats, prevents it from upsetting. Sit on its side—it won’t upset; fill It with water—it cannot sink. Air Chambers are built on outside of it Cannot Upset; Fill it With Water it Cannot Sink The entire framework is covered with one seamless sheet of Chest- nut specially-woven Canvas. This Canvas is thoroughly coated with a special preparation. which fills up every pore in the Canvas, and dries Chestnut Sponson Canoe Canoe, do not touch water, and therefore do not interfere with speed. Chestnut Sponson Canoes are far lighter than any other Canoe of egual size—speedy, easy to paddle, comfortable and safe—an _ ideal pleasure craft. . : The lining and wide ribs are staunchly made of finest perfect Cedar. Ribs are placed closely to- gether, insuring enormous strength. Chestnut Canoe Co., Ltd., as hard as flint. No fear of leakage —weather variations cannot effect it. It cannot crack, cake or dry out. Chestnut Sponson or Pleasure Canoes are smoothly and _hand- somely finished. Plenty of Yroom, comfort, speed and cleanliness. oO handsomely illus- FREE— rated descriptive Booklet shows many models—it’s free—drop us a card by next mail. Fredericton, N.B., Box 445 53 AUTO BOAT AND AUTO MOTORS ees 10--12 H.P. 18-20 H.P. Four Cycle Double Cylinder i LSS" SS THE BEILFUSS MO Agents Wanted. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Send for Prices and Circulars. TOR CO., LANSING, MICH., U.S.A, When writing Advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun in Canada. or rs ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Sania ee é Roping Lions in the Grand Canon BY: ZANE, GREY. Author of ‘‘ THE LAST OF THE PLAINSMEN”’ € Buffalo Jones is the only man who ever lassoed lions. Zane Grey is the only writer who ever had opportunity to describe this new, wild and thrilling sport. The story of their second expedition, of adventure almost surpassing belief, illustrated by photographs that tell the truth, and full of the wonder, the mystery, the color of the Grand Canon, will grip the heart of every sports- man and lover of the wilds. Commencing serially in the January issue of FIELD AND STREAM For the man who 1s interested in feathered game, big game, trap shooting, fishiag, camping, canoeing or adventure, FIELD AND STREAM is the American Magazine for sportsmen. * A publication that will appeal to you if you love the great outdoors andits sports, as nzarly perfect as itcan be made by publishers, editors, writers, artists and photographers, who are one and all sportsmen. SPECIAL OFFER—To get the magazine in the hands of new readers, we will send the numbers containing the first three installments of Zane Grey's story for thirty-five cents including Canadian Postage. FIELD AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO. 30 West 2Ist Street, New York. Ps a Pe Se NT, ee Axe sw ye -- Pent comme ae When writing Advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun-in Canada. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 55 Every change in Eat Smith Premier — is an added advantage. All of the good original features are retained. The name “Smith Premier’”’ stands for all the good that can be put into a typewriter. THE SMITH Sreeoear a* PEWRITER CO. CORPORA Syracuse, N.Y.,U.S.A. Beadehes Es verywhere. The National Typewriter Co., Ltd. 78 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ont. When writing Advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun in Canada. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA ol for) WE OUUFIT CAMPING PARTIES Provisions, Tents, Utensils, Blankets, Etc. MICHIE & CO. Lrtp. ESTABLISHED IS835. 7 KING STREET WEST, TORONTO. This Trade Mark on Camp oraee SO) ML Furniture ProtectsYou As there are some cheap imitations of Gold Medal Camp Furniture, we are forced to take extra precautions to protect the buyers of such goods as wellas to defend our own reputation. f Genuine Gold Medal Camp Furniture bears the above trade mark on everyerticle, Every article so marked is backed by an absolute guarantee to wear and withstand any reasonable amount of the rough usuage of the camp. We will replace, free of charge, any piece or part that gives way on account of weakness of material or fastenings or faulty construction, ; : iS To save annoyance in camp, get the furniture wit | zi ; ; our name and the Gold Medal trade mark. Ask for Our Catalog. It is FREE. We still have a few Hunter’s Guides and Camper’s Manuels. They aretocemts each while they last. oe Gold Medal Camp FurnitureMfg.Co. § . The MS a Uatnip Btool RA CIN E, 214 ST. PAUL AV E., WISC 0 a IN Gold Medal Cot, open and eae Catalogue on | mar OR Our GASOLINE MOTORS are made in ten sizes, 2% to 27 H.P., 1, 2, and 3 cylinder. They have demonstrated their fitness and superiority for every typeof hull—speed, pleasure or work boat The secret of this is their correct harmonious design, scientific and perfect manufacture, ee thorough testing, and best equipment. : a This motor is made on the theory that nothing but the best can meet the requirements of present day demands. The price is reasonable too. DuBRIE MOTOR CO., 430 Guoin Street, DETROIT, MICH. Did you get one of our 1908 Catalogues of Launches and Row Boats? - It will convince you that we build the best and use an engine that will give you no trouble. JUTTEN’S BOAT AND LAUNCH WORKS, Hamilton, Ont. THA F++ +4444 44444444444 $4 4444444444444 444+ too on a box of SHOT SHELLS means The World’s Standard Ammunition Look for the red U.M.C. trade-mark on shot shell boxes. It repre- sents highest quality and stands as a mark of merit. It protects you against in- ferior and “‘just as good shells." Memorize this U.M.C. trade-mark. Call for U.M.C. shells and you'll have uniform, snappy, hard-hitting loads. Insist—it’s worth while THE UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE COMPANY, Bridgeport, Conn. Agency 313 Broadway New York The Et ae Repeating | NeW mY, Ye Shotgate | 3 Remington Features “*Solid Breech, Hammerless, Bottom Ejection” Single barrel guns are popular,—easy to handle and aim. The Pump action is also popularized. But remember, the Remington Pump is 3 steps in the lead: Ist, Hammerless; 2nd, SOLID BREECH;; 3rd, Loads and Ejects at the bottom. No other Pump Gun on the market has even one of these perfected features. The Remington Pump is in a class by itself. We don’t compare it to any other. You won't after you examine one. Get acquainted with the Remington Idea! Folder and catalogue for the asking. REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY ILION, N.Y. Agency : 313 Broadway New York New Stevens Double Barrel Shot- guns Fitted with Stevens Com- pressed Forged Steel Barrels Demi-Bloc System Note illustrations for clear exposition of principles governing the manufacture of new STEVENS DOUBLE GUNS i TO GALES CAGE SE SET a Stevens Compressed Forged Steel Barrels— emi-Bloc System New Style Fore-end _ Barrels Sly to braze Send 2c Stamp | — .—=§) for new Shot- | Showing Check Hook gun catalog : Ask your dealer == Insist on Stevens | 4 Demi-Bloc Guns Showing hoa Conmperetens Bolt and . Check Hook Slot 4 J. STEVENS ARMS & TOOL co. j 5 MAIN STREET CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS. Sentinel-Review Press, Woodstock, Ont.