t a. NG OUT UR GAME GI Oo * SHOTGUNS AND SHOTGUN SHELLS make a satisfactory and result-giv- ing combination for field, fowl or trap shooting. Winchester Repeat- . ing Shotguns shoot strongly, work [a i 7 4 Pa S surely and wear well. Quality and " finish considered, their price is low. Winchester Shotgun Shells are carefully and uniformly loaded,which insures good penetration and an even spread of shot. “© “S& S Try this Winchester combination once and you will use it always. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. | THE DUNNE | | Diamond Tube Skate (LONDON) ) India Pale Ale Brewed from selected hops, choice _ Sarley,malt and pure spring water, with the utmost care. Bottled at the brewery depots to ensure The skate of Quality, Elegance and Durability—proved by test of past twelve years. Fully guaranteed. Descriptive Pamphlet Mailed with Pleasure W. H. DUNNE MANUFACTURER proper handling. That is why Labatt’s Ale is equal to the finest, surpassed by none, though it costs consumers only about half as FACTORY: 1492 Queen St. W., Toronto, Canads_ much as imported goods. OR AT ALL DEALERS TS IN CANADA. ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR Waterman Marine Motors 1908. Unexcelled for Simplicity, Reliability, Durability. Few parts. Easily understood and most reasonable in cost. Here is the Waterman Model X (The improved ‘‘Kowalsky,’’ formerly made at Verona, Pa.) Two-cylinder, two-cycle, Equipped with Rotary Timer and Multiple Sight Feed Oiler. Built with the cylinders and head in one piece—no joints to leak. 6 H.P. 150 Pounds 10 H. P. 200 Pounds Cylinders easily and quickly removable for inspection of cylinder, piston, connecting rod and crank shaft. Small plunger pump insures perfect circulation of water in cylinder; can be fitted to use as bilge pump. Ignition is jump spark with vibrator on spark coil and spark plug. This engine will run equally well in either direction, and with equal power, and can be reversed instantly while run- ning. Thoroughly solves the problem of economical power for small craft, giving continuous power with a running smoothness and lack of vibration that is a delight to the expert launch user. The best motor ever built, quality, price and all equipment considered. Send for Catalog. Investigate. Get Prices. WATERMAN Waterman Canoe Motor BU Son ee eae Make a Motor Boat of any boat in 5 minutes Here’s a little, 2 h.p. marine motor(40 lbs. complete) that you can attach to the stern post of your f voat in five minutes without any _ tools. Drives an 18-ft. row boat 7 miles per hour (runs 8 hours on one } gallon gasoline) Can be detached from boat just as quickly 994 and stored in box in q which it is carried. Simplest motor made —does not get out of order. Small, neat, complete. Standard type, 2 H. P. Weight, 35 pounds, Height, 14 inches. Gray iron cylinder. Spun copper jacket. Aluminum crank case, Float-feed Carbu- rettor. Pump and all fittings of brass. Shipped complete (including foundation pieces) all ready for immediate installment. Will drive a canoe ten to twelve miles per hour. If youownacanoe, you want this motor. Im- mediate shipmentscan be made. Send for catalog. WATERMAN MARINE MOTOR CO. 1514 FORT ST. WEST, DETROIT, MICH., U.S.A Write for catalog with tull description and price. When writing advertisers kindly me~tion Rod and Gun and Motor Sports ia Canada. ROD AND GUN 4NI¥ MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. For Target and Sporting Purposes The best in the world. 303 Calibre, Military and Sporting Patterns. Special calibres to order. CATALOGUE ON APPLICATION ROSS RIFLE COMPANY Quebec Whee writim- advertisers kindly montion Red and Gum and Metor Sperte im Oamada. ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. 3 OY; ef ae, = oS aE ee em Ayal ae : \ it No. 10 $3.50 No. 14 $5.00 No. 12 $4.00 Sizeloftiseat- s5.-t- coe I6xXI 19X19 f 18X17 Height of back from seat 23 in. 26 in. 24 in. Height of arm from seat 9% in. Io in. 20 in. HE distinctive feature about my Willow Furniture is not the price, but the quality—lots of Art Furniture is sold at less, but you would not want it at any price when placed alongside of YOUNGER’S WILLOW FURNITURE. I grow my own Willow. I supervise personally the workmanship. I guarantee strength and durability of every article. As to BEAUTY of this furniture, it speaks for itself. The handsome set, illustrated above, sells for $12.50. It comprises three comfortable arm chairs, made of Willow. That means coolness and comfort. There is no reason in the world why you should sit in an unventilated and unhealthy upholstered chair when you can buy these artistic chairs at prices from $3.50 to $10. , ‘ : We also manufacture a variety of other Rush and Willow Furniture, including Settees, Arm Chairs, Fancy Chairs, Invalid’s Chairs, Tables, Picnic Baskets, Automobilist’s Bakets, and numerous other articles. Special bas- kets of any style made toorder. No extra packing charges for shipping to outside points. Send for catalog. W. YOUNGER, 666 Yonge St., Toronto. Remodelled, Handsomely Furnished, New New LYMAN Patent Throughout THE ALBANY Combination Rear Sight “reenact Now accomplished for Savage Rifle Model 1899 No 1A Price $3.00 ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF In the heart of the city Send for catalog of Sights and ° 5 500 Rooms ae 300 Bathrooms Bow Facing Rowing Gear European Plan. Cuisine Unexcelled. Gentlemen's Cafe. Ladies’ Restaurant and Moorish Rooms. Popular Prices. Plenty of life— THE but homelike. Single room and suites with and i b without bath. $1.00 per day and up. Send for Lyman Gun Sight Corporation oe ROBERT P. MURPHY Meet me at the College Inn, under the Albany, MIDDLEFIELD, CONN., U.S. A New York’s Leading Rathskellar, a place to eat, drink and be merry. Music. ener errr ees When writing advertisers kindly mention Red and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada. 3 4 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. You simply can’t go wrong when you buy a Van Horne 10c Cigar Every one sold to-day as good as those sold yesterday. TRY IT. Harris, Harkness & Co., Makers, Montreal. Deadfalls and Snares A Book of Instruction for Trappers about these and other home-made Traps, by A. R. Harding. =: : : THIS book contains 232 pages, size 5 x 7 inches, and 84 drawings and illustra- tions, printed on good heavy paper. The most complete book on how to make ‘home-made” traps ever published. The book contains twenty-eight chapters. Building Deadfalls and constructing Snares, as explained in this book, will be of value to trappers where material— saplings, poles, boards, rocks, etc.—are to be had for constructing. Price, cloth bound 60c. Postpaid 70c, or | To anyone Sent Free sending | 2 Subscriptions to Rod Gun and Motor Sports in Canada. W. J. TAYLOR, Publisher. | Woodstock, Ont. When writing advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada. ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. 5 SSSeSeSesSsosssesoesesseseses sessed? THE “Wellington” Photographic Specialties havea world wide reputation. WHEN IN DETROIT | STOP AT THE TULLER Absolutely Fireproof Cor. Adams Avenue and Park Street Bromide Papers Gaslight Papers Films In the centre of the Theatre, Shoppi si- | ness District. ee ree H A la Carte Cafe. Grille Room. | Service Unexcelled. Ask your dealer or write Every Room With Bath. European Plan. WARD & CO. 13 ST. JOHN STREET, MONTREAL. Rates $1.50 per day and up M. A. SHAW, Manager stb 22223828 28 VBVBVTAVAVSSSISSASSSSSSSISSSsssseswswy : | : ; JwTeVTVeVeVeoowee VeEVSsSesoesses CHESTNUT ‘‘CRUISER MODEL” CANOE—In design and build it is the strongest and safest canoe made for poling rapids or riding large waves. Covered with a specially prepared seamless canvas which is not affected either by fresh or salt water, heat orcold. ‘‘CRUISER MODEL is the canoe for the long trip. Write for catalogue and prices. THE CHESTNUT CANOE CO., Limited Fredericton, N. B. 487 “The Kodak Baby Book” A helpful little booklet telling how to successfully keep a photographic record of the baby—how to make the pictures, how to arrange them. Illustrated with a dozen home pictures of the author’s own baby. Free at any Kodak Dealers or by mail. CANADIAN KODAK CO., Limited TORONTO, CANADA. ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. Majestic Has No Superior Indispensable and unequalled for Automobiles, Motor Boats and Household Uses. MANUFACTURED IN CANADA BY MAJESTIC POLISHES, Limited 575 Yonge Street, TORONTO, CANADA When writin~ advertisers kindl, mention Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada. ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. 7 ! Any Battery is Good WHEN NEW Perec | But how long do the majority of Dry Batteries last iwi) =when put on heavy ignition work ? Not long. They are not made to stand it. The Red Seal Dry Battery is especially made for ignition work and gives the utmost satisfaction wherever used. Long life and high efficiency are the character- istics of this battery and you will make no mistake in specifying Red Seals when in the market for dry cells. Elite Battery | Battery Fan Motor Ammeter | For tent or camp use. Don’t throw away Three cells of Mesco Dry your batteries unti! | Battery will giveita speed you have testedthem. | Of 1500 revolutions per ‘A whole set is often minute. Pulley is fur- thrown away when nished to run as a small one cell only is defec- | motor. Runs ata cost of tive. The Elite Am- about three-fourths of a meter registers accur- cent per hour. Mesco ately to 30 amperes. Dry Batteries 15c each 2 Comes in neat leather extra. case, PRICE $2.00. Practical and substantial. For Camp, Auto or Boat EUREKA SEARCHLIGHT. Replaces the oil lamp for above uses. Each battery = will illuminate the camp several thousand times. Ab- solutely safe, substantially constructed, convenient size. Case is of nickel plated metal | with SIZE ie aes i f r- ette corse Ek 75c SEND FOR CATALOG L-22 Entitled SOMETHING ELECTRICAL FOR EVERYBODY. A a bee it MANHATTAN ELECTRICAL SUPPLY Cc? NEW YORK CHICAGO FACTORIES 17 Park Place 188 Fifth Ave. Jersey City, N. J. 14 Murray St. Ravenna, Ohio P&P PPP PPP PPPPPPPE ae When writin~ advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada. ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. If revolver experience could talk in the guise of a good old friend, it would surely say, ‘‘Look for the /ittle target trade-mark and you cannot go wrong.’’ ; UG i. : Aa OTE NOT yy For thirty-five years H & R Revolvers have sub- oa 63 stantiated every claim made for them— because ae 8 they are manufactured under a perfect system of ff ey, "th, It guarantees sim- , —XM inspection and expert criticism —_.# li a f ection “@ 2 and when finished defects tii Pee Ole astry ‘ are impossible. Ed perfect safety, absolute or $ ‘a0 ya Our reliability of action, and =| | Nits a ~ _ beautifully . |e £ illustrated & superior shooting catalog isreplete “% . with styles and %& qualities. sizes, among which “ip, id st M., wewouldespecially “ta, al recommend our H SRS trom saecrescracsteayee & R Automatic dou- ble action 32 calibre 6 shot, or 38 calibre 5 shot, 3} inch barrel, nickel finish, $6.00. H & R Hammerless, $7.00. H & R Revolvers are sold by all first-class dealers. Rather than accepi a substitute, order Jrom us direct. Send for illustrated catalog. HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON ARMS CO., | 491 Park Ave., Worcester, Mass. AE dota Poa Pree. One of CONKLIN’S SELF- FILLING PENS will be sent FREE to anyone sending Six Subscriptions to RodandGunand Motor Sports in Canada Address W. 3. TAMEOR. Publisher, Woodstock, Ont. ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. 9 A Collapsible || jy lp Bristol. © $ \\ e e . re | Steel Fishing Rods \\ os i be Ask for “Bristol” rods by name. Look for the word *y “Bristol” on the handle | It's there on every genuine. The reputation ot‘Bristol’. ods has become so great that they are a shining mark for imitators The ‘‘Bris- = tol’s’ delicate pliancy, quick resiliency,tough durability, complete adaptability to all purposes, convenience, and absolute reliabilty are common knowledge to all guides : and expert fishermen everywhere. Send 10c in silver* for beautiful 1908 calendar. A colored reproduction of ) S pieaenie ste oe on every ‘‘Bristol.” WILL BE GIVEN FREE Beautiful illustrated catalogue mailed free. TO ANYONE SENDING — The Horton Mfg. Co. 7 SUBSCRIPTIONS TO a . 32 HORTON ST. 4 BRISTOL, ROD & GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. This Trap is a proven success—made of celluloid, unbreakable, and invisible in water. Weight less than 30 0z., complete with metal case. UP-TO-DATE BOAT or LAUNCH sunero nun as tHe noe If so we can supply you. Established 25 years. JUTTEN’S Boat and Launch Works _ Foot of wellington st, Hamilton, 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. When writing advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada. 10 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA On Sip eee eee eas 0S SS SS (+)5 * |! Wy q es aA ie ae OTB 7 Shooting Jac WITH OR WITHOUT COLLAR THREE GRADES 3 °4.50 °6 e Guaranteed all wool, seamless, elas- tic, close fitting, but not binding, com- un fortable and convenient. Designed es- pecially for duck shooters, trap shooters, etc., but suitable for all outdoor purposes. Must be seen to be appreciated. Made only in three colors—Dead Grass, Oxford Gray, and Scarlet. Send us dd f : one of our gun catalogs. Lhe H. H. Kiffe Co. “New vor” Made of Oak, antique finish. Height 5 ft. 10 in. Width 28 in., depth 12 in. For Shotguns, Rifles and Revolvers. (Made solely for M.S. A. Co. by C. Ll. Bradiey.) They are made < ; the bore. One oil- of cotton wicking, are longer than the barrel and a little larger than the bore. Thisin- sures a constant pressure of oil against the entire ing will last for years, These wicks exclude all air and moisture and make it im- possible for the barrels to rust or become pitted. circumference of a For shotguns and rifles each 50c. For revolvers 25c. State guage or caliber. Sold by dealers or direct, prepaid. USE MARBLE’S NITRO-SOLVENT OIL.—It dissolves quickly the residue of all powders and prevents the corrosive action of the acid left in the steel after the residue has been removed. It lubricates, will not gum, removes rust, gum and dirt, prevents rustand polishes. It is adapted to alltools and mechanisms. Con- tains noacid. Sample bottle free. Two ounce bottle 25ce. Sold by dealers or direct, postpaid. Send for 56-page free catalogue of Marble’s ‘‘extra quality’’ Specialties for Sportsmen, marie by MARBLE SAFETY AXE CO., 101-129 Delta Ave. Glad When writine advertisers kindly mention Red and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada. ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. II MARINE MOTORS lf you desire to make a reputation as an expert cocktail mixer, buy the “Club” brand, follow directions, and your friends will wonder where you gained the art. Many a cocktail you Strong, simple and reliable. Easy to start and have drunk and complimented your can be run successfully without any trouble by the host for his art of mixing—the truth eat Se peers Sen OTE is you had a “Club Cocktail.” It Sendifor Catalogue “Ne ; merely required a little ice to cool it. You can do it just as well. McKEOUGH & TROTTER, Limited G. F. HEUBLEIN & BRO., Sole Proprietors CHATHAM, ONT, 29 Broapway, NEw YorK,N. Y. Manufacturers of Gasoline Engines and Launches. Sta-Rite PLUGS Trade Mark Reg. U.S. Pat. Offic® WERE RIGHTLY NAMED IN (902 GOOD HEALTH! DRINK Bromo Mineral The well known morning bracer. on bie porcelains doiigs break because inner heat- No. 4 Separabl. ed PorcelainTube and out- Sweetens a sour stomach. Doable Porcelain. er PorcelainCap have their Price Net, F.O.B. own contraction and ex- N. Y. $1.25 pansion, Single Porce- Sold at all Hotels in Canada. lain Plugs are handicap- ed because epntraction and expansion is not uni- orm and tube either breaks or leaks. ALSO DEALERS Sta-Rite Joints do not leak IN ALL KINDS OF Tension Springs prevent parts loosening No Broken Bolt heads; they are turned HOTEL GLASSWARE from Solid Bessemer Steel Rods Sta-Rite air spaces and glazed insulating surfaces AND permit perfect ignition in oil and soot. a ars and 25c six inct 1 HOTEL SUPPLIES. eq ued fr Sas nite Mict Uiagwiencareachl. aegis THE R.E. HARDY CO. BROMO MINER AL C0. BB WATTS are Sagem Sone Rice Lewis & Co., Toronto. A. W. LePage, General Agent for British 86 Church Street, Toronto, Ont. Columbia, Vancouver, B —__—____ When writing advertisers kimdly sventten Red and Gua aad Motor Sports im Onnade. br ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA Canadian Wilds Tells about the Hudson’s Bay Company, Northern Indians and their modes of Hunting, Trapping, etc. ‘This book contains 277 pages, size 5x7 in. is printed on good quality heavy paper and contains thirty-seven chapters. The book is from the pen of a Hudson’s Bay Officer (Martin Hunter) who has had 40 years experience with the Hudson’s Bay Co.,—from 1863 to 1903. During that time he was stationed at different trading posts in Canada. Price, cloth bound, 60c. Postpaid 70c, or Sent Free—to anyone sending two subscriptions to Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada. W. J. TAYLOR, Publisher. Woodstock, Ont. —————__ opeuumas STEEL TRAPS Describes the various makes and tells how to use them—also chapters on Care of Pelts, etc.,by A. R. Harding ‘THIS book contains 333 pages and 130 illustrations printed on good quality heavy paper. Just the book that trappers have long needed—gives the history of Steel traps, how made, sizes for various animals, with detailed instructions on where and how to set. Makes no difference what fur-bear- ing animal you wish to trap, the best methods of its capture are described. Price, cloth bound, 60c. Postpaid 70c, or SENT FREE To anyone sending Two Subscriptions ‘to Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada W.d. TAYLOR, Publisher, Woodstock, Ont. When writine advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada. ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. 13 all Papers There are many strikingly handsome and original effects in NEW WALL PAPERS and we can suggest many dainty and artistic schemes for treating the different rooms of the house. We feel confident of being able to meet the requirements of the most exacting taste, as our stock embraces from the dainty inexpensive paper to the most elaborate manufactured by the leading English, French, American and German makers. We mail samples free on request and our expert advice as to decoration is always at the service of our customers. The W. J. Bolus Co., Limitea 245 Yonge Street, TORONTO. —— A PAIR OF STARR “BRACKETED” Hockey Skates WILL BE GIVEN FREE to anyone sending 4 SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA These skates wil] stand rough usage and are warranted to give thorough satis- faction. We can supplyy any skate manufactured by the Starr Manufaetur- ing Co. for subscriptions to Rod and Gun, Address Premium Department Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada WOODSTOCK, ONT. When in Camp there is nothing goes quite so well as .a bit of good fat | bacon. If you have not been used to fat bacon — try it — the doctors say itis good and after you have tried it you will say so too. English Breakfast BACON Made by F. W. FEARMAN CoO., Ltd. Hamilton, Ont. All Fearman’s goods are Government inspected. Ask your grocer to get you ‘Star Brand’ ———. No is the best time to order a canoe for next season. We can supply you with the best. Send for Catalogue. The William English Canoe Co., Peterborough, Ontario. When writing advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada. 14 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. STERLING ENGINES Save Trouble And Expense Get the Right Engine First A Satisfied Canadian Purchaser writes as follows: Montreal, Canada, Nov., 1907 STERLING ENGINE COMPANY, Buffalo. N. Y. Dear Sir—In replying to your letter of the 12th inst. I beg to state that Iam highly satisfied with the 20-40 H.P. Motor which I installed in my launch, built from your B-P No. 102 by Mr. John Morris of Hamilton, Ont. The boat was guaranteed a speed of 16 miles per hour, being a semi-racer. I was greatly surprised, however, when I gave her a trial spin on the Hainilton Bay over the surveyed mile course which she did in three minutes flat, mak- ing a rate of 20 miles per hour. I have since timed her several times and accomplished the mile well under three minutes. I undertook the trip from Hamilton to Montreal, a distance of over 400 mites, no small undertaking at this time of the year, especially through Lake Ontario. I may say we reached our destination without the slightest trouble of any kind from the motor ; she simply worked beautifully. One day on the road we worked her nine and three quarter hours without a single stop, a very serious test on any gasoline motor, being anxious to get through the lake as soon as possible. , As soon as your catalogue and prices are out for 1908 kindly send mesame as I am contemplating getting one of your six-cylinder motors for racing purposes. I remain, Very truly yours, (Signed) E. P. GUY, Members National Association Bngine and Boat Builders, Montreal Street Railway Company. =e MULLERITE The Perfect Bulk Smokeless Powder. GIVES HIGHEST VELOCITIES AND CLOSEST PATTERNS. Many championships won the world over. Unvarying as to stability, velocity and pattern. Loaded by all cartridge companies and the leading hand loaders Leads always for penetration and regularity of pattern at all ranges. Even in granulation, and the hardest grain bulk powder in the world. Regular in combustion and pressures lower than the average. Ignition perfect in all makes of shells, Total wins this season at Monte Carlo over $15,000 besides the ‘‘Grand Prix.’’ Every test in comparison to other powders shows superiority. A Trial is Our Best Argument. Shoot It and be a Winner. SCHOVERLING BROS., Sole Agents, 6 READE STREET, NEW YORK. Wood, Vallance & Co., Agents, Hamilton, Ontario. When writing advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun and Motor Sports im Canada. ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA 15 The “Kawartha” Special The R. M. Beal Leather Co., Limited LINDSAY, ONTARIO The “NIFTY” LARRIGAN and Sporting Boot Makers of Canada anu urers, r] Manufecturers.°F “John Bull’ Brand The ‘Forest King.” These goods are made with SOLES & HEELS or WHOLE SOLES and guaranteed to be superior to anything on the market. If your dealer does not keep them in stock, write us direct. Send and get one of our illustrated booklets. DO YOU WANT A Stevens’ Crack Shot Rifle? If so send TEN yearly subscriptions to Rop anp GuN AND Motor Sports 1n Canapa, and we will send you one of these popular rifles. Those who have used them say they are worthy of their name, “CRACK-SHOT.” For further particulars address: W. J. TAYLOR, Publisher Woodstock, - Ontario Wliveem writin. advertisers kindly mention Rod amd Gun and Motor Sports im Canada. 16 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA IF YOU WANT A Canoe, Skiff or Launch AND WANT THE BEST Aki) Henan eee Bh ———= Write to the— Peterborough Canoe Co. PETERBOROUGH, ONT. an up-to-date Racing Canoe, or D O You Want to Get a bee Motor oe a Cruis- ing Canoe or a Family Row-boat? If you do we can supply you with the best on the market at a reasonable price. We designed and built the war canoes used by the Ottawa, Brittania & Carleton Place Canoe Clubs, winners of the Championship of Canada, ’04, 06, 07. Write for catalogue. THE CAPITAL BOAT WORKS Bank Street, Ottawa. Subscription Blank. W. J. TAYLOR, Woodstock, Ont. Enclosed find $1.00 (postpaid to the United States $1.50) for which please send ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA to the following address for one year beginning with Number. Street;andy Numbernon b-7O Boxe) Set Cee eee Cee GCityor Town) =) a5. Province or State When writing advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada. ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. BBeeQeeGeeGoo Gee G> + OOO O- ModernSporting Gunnery A MANUAL OF PRACTICAL INFORMATION FOR SPORTSMEN OF TODAY. By HENRY SHARP. Author ot ‘‘ The Gun Afield and Afoat,” ‘* Practical Wildfowling,’ etc. WITH OVER 250 ILLUSTRATIONS. Page PPR VAN Wie ieeece erees, Savese. cecsce eces'’s Vv CHAP. I1.—A RETROSPECT it CHAP. II.— MODERN SHOT- CRUINGS coc tics cateetcscade: eccccctjeccasss 22 Barrels, Actions, Fore-end Fastenings, Locks—fixed and hand-detachable. CHAP. Ill.— MODERN SHOT- GUNS—C ontriese ci secsa ciccewn ose 43 Safety-bolts, Ejector, One- Trigger. CHAP. IV.—MODERN SHOT- GUINS—Comtiiee) i. secc. Concncescdone 65 The Processes of Manufacture, and the Gun complete. CHAP. V.— MODERN GUNS—Contde rs jaies-sescececsece 92 Sizes, Lengths, Weights, and Charges, Boring, Shooting- Power and Performances, Pat- tern, Penetration and Recoil. CHAP. VI.—SHOT-GUN AMMU- INIRTOON catces) access seceese ctsesc: cnssces 125 Cartridges, and Cartridge- Loading, lbrimers, Gunpow- ders, Powder pressures and Barrel Bursts, Shot—Velocity and Sizes. CHAP. VII.—MODERN SPORT- IN GRTIGMS ass ace eo tecas soto eee 162 CHAP. VIII.—MODERN SPORT- ING RIFLES—Cont...... ......... 191 Single-loading, Magazine, and Double Rifles. CHAP. IX.—THE NEW ACCEL- ERATED EXPRESS RIFLES AND AXITE POWDER...... .... 215 CHAP. X.—BALL AND SHOT GUNS AND THEIR DEVEL- OPMIINGD Se -2)/.oc0c5 eveceod cece deo 231 CHAP. XI.—THE si: HTING OF RUIN BSS Ee oec arte caves, (eccecatiectates Soon 256 Trajectory. CHAP. XII.—SPORTING BUL- 1720 WS ers Goace Co bocass coRbBee ee 295 CHAP. XIII. — MINIATURE RIFLES FOR MATCH, TAR- GET, AND SPORTING PUR- POSES Stes scsoes tet eee es 322 CHAP. XIV.—GUN FITTING....... 354 The Try-Gun and its uses, Stock Form and Measure- ments, Second-hand Gun Buy- ing. CHAP. XV.—GAME SHOOTING INS GREAT BRED AUN see 373 CHAP. XVI.—WILD FOWL SHOOTING IN GREAT BRI- RACE. co epeccsetinccnesotetnen Sees 410 The various species, Guns and Loads. CHAP. XVII.—THE SPORTSWO- MAN; HER RATIONALE IN THE FIELD AND HER FOO MEB Niles lee woo eee cece 430 CHAP. XVIII.—_LADIES IN THE BUBBA yes tees cceniceceos | cauacntee 441 (By the Duchess of Bedford.) CHAP. XIX.—SHOOTING The necessary Armament; The import Duties on Guns, Rifles, and Cartridges; The Sport to be obtained; Arms suitable for killing Big Game. “An exhaustive manual.’’—THE LONDON TIMES. * Pratical and up-to-date.’’—DAILY GAPHIC. “ Singularly lucid.... highly intelligent. . ‘““A capable and comprehensive volume, particularly good.” —THE FIELD. [THE G SLOBE] An excellent manualof practical information.’”’— “It will tell the sportsman everything he wants to know.’’—UNITED SERVICE GAZETTE, “Mr. Sharp goes very thoroughly “intothe details of his subject.""—THE TIMES LITERARY SUPPL’T ‘A very comprehensire and ably-written work.”—THE COUNTY GENLTLEMAN. * Aninvaluable text book.’ ’—THE MORNING Post ‘‘A mine of information.’’—THE SPORTING CHRONICLE. ‘A thoroughly complete and wp-to-date account of the firearms and ammunition of toda ‘The marked originality displayed, and the vast amount of practical information contained in this manual, which is copiously ‘illustrated, entitled it to the first placeasa standard work of reference in modern sporting gunnery.’’—THE PALL MALL GAZETTE, “ For many years to come this book will be recognized by sportsmen in every corner of our globe as being the standard work on the modern sporting firearm, both rifiled and non- rifled.”—THE INDIAN FIELD. ‘* Bears evidence of the most painstaking investigation.’’"—SHOOTING TIMES. “Other works similar to this have been written, but none of them equals this one in in terest’’—AMERICAN FIELD “One of the most able works ever produced on technical gunnery,’’—EVENING STANDARD AND ST, JAMES'S GAZETTE. Will be sent post paid on receipt of price, $2.00. and MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA, Woodstock, Ontario. ODO eB o O re Oe Boe Bee Bo Oo Oo Bo Oe Boe Goo Goo Goe Ganga Address Book Department, ROD and GUN When writine advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada. 17 B-B--@--O-- 9-2, OOOO Bo OO oO Oo NG Doe Dee Dooe 9B 0 Be +9 Oe OO Oo G0 Bo Ooo Boe Onn Gon or Ge oOo eGo Gee Gor Qee@e Do BB Bo D+ Oo Bo B+ Bo Oo Oo O+- OOo Ooo Go 18 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. The Great International Double Track Route TS. TEE hE ACENS ARIES Y “OF WRANGE Le between the East and West, reaching, through its own and connecting lines, the large centres of both Canada and the United States. THE WELLAND INN DINING ROOM The St. Catharines Well and The Welland Inn THE FAMOUS MINERAL SALT SPRINGS situated at St. Catharines, Ont., 11 miles from Niagara Falls, on the line of the Grand Trunk Railway System, is a happy combination of family hotel and sanitarium. The Welland is designed for a resting place and possesses all the essentials at moderate cost. Mineral Salt Water Baths of various kinds, Massage, Electricity and Special Tonic treatments for overworked minds and bodies. Write to the Manager, The Welland Inn, She Catharines, Ont., for illustrated descriptive matter, and apply to Grand Trunk Agents for particulars regarding routes and rates. W. E. DAVIS, GPT. BELE; Passenger Traffic Manager, General Passenger and Ticket Agent, MONTREAL MONTREAL Whea writin~ advertisers kindly mention Red and Gun and Motor Sports in Oanada. ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. 19 A Good Gun Like | Good Wine Grows Better With Age THE Parker Gun IS A GOOD GUN SEND FOR CATALOG N. Y. Salesrooms PARKER BROS. 32 Warren Street 40 Cherry St., Meriden, Conn. Prospective Purchasers of Marine Motors Will find it to their advantage to investigate the celebrated Lackawanna Valveless Reversible Motor before deciding what motor they will instal in their boats. Our motors have gained for themselves a reputation of being the MOST SIMPLE AND EASIEST OPERATED motors on the market. Letus send you ONE OF OUR CATALOGUES which des- cribes the various sizes of MARINE MOTORS we manufacture. LACKAWANNA MF'G. Co. SievwWVEURGH, N: Y¥. When writine advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada. 20 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. ~ GREAT VICTORY WON © BY LEFEVER SHOT GUNS at Boston on October 25, 1907. & HE Lefever Gun won the Massachusetts State Championship 50 tar- gets challenge match. Two Lefever Guns tied for second place in the same match. Lefever Gun also won high amateur average at this Tournament. 4 This is only one of the thousands of contests won by the Lefever during its fifty years of existence. 4 If there is any doubt in your mind as to the Lefever being the Napoleon of shot guns, the many recent victories and the thousands of others won by THE LEFEVER SHOT GUN ought to dispel that doubt forever. We want you to send for our catalogue and learn what the Lefever is. After reading it carefully, we then want you to go into a store and carefully examine the Lefever in comparison with other makes. If you are going to buy a shot gun, you owe it to yourself to do this, and if you DO do it, you will buy a Lefever. We have never seen it fail. And why do you suppose it never fails? Because the Lefever is actually the finest gun, and anyone who will look into the matter carefully willseeit. Send for our catalogue before you forgetit. You ought to learn what the Lefever is if you are not already a Lefever user, which means Lefever enthusiast. LEFEVER ARMS COMPANY, 20 LTBIE ST., SYRACUSE, N. Y. PALMER MOTORS — 25 THOUSAND RUNNING 25 STYLES AND SIZES 25 MOTORS PER DAY 1 1-2 to 25 Horsepower; One, Two and Four Cylinder; Two or Three Port; Jump or Snap Spark Ignition; Two or Four Cycle. Send for New 1907 Catalog (R & G) PALMER BROTHERS COS COBB, CONN. 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And be sure to examine one of i these Harlin Baby Featherweight Repeaters be- This is a mighty capable little rifle as to accuracy and penetration, and has oe «i in no way been weakened by the reduction in weight nor has ZZee%p quality been sacrificed to make the cost as low as it is. The good old Ballard system of rifling is main- tained here as is the special gun-barrel steel in the barrel. The breech block, receiver and all work- ing parts are made of the Z%v%iq quality of gun frame steel; all working points hardened against wear. The walnut of stock and sliding fore-end is the best to be had. fore Selecting a.22 for the vacation: trip: The action is on the trombone system and handles the .22 short cartridge but by means of an extra carrier, readily inserted, .22 long-rifle cartridges can be used, thus making this handy lttle arm a weapon of no mean execution. We cannot urge you too strongly to look at one of these rifles if your dealer has one in stock. The Martin featherweight .22 1s a most entertaining companion for the fishing trip, hunting trip or vacation wherever it may take you. The cost is small, the ammunition is cheap and light to carry, and the fun to be had with one of these rifles is immense. Send three stamps for our new catalog. which contains a fuller de- scription of this rifle and tells of the many other JZarv/r guns, The Marlin Firearms ©.,67 Willow Street, New Haven, Conn. PPPPPPPP PP, ‘SOVEREIGN’ THE .SPORTSMAN’S AND PROSPECTOR’S FAVORITE Made from genuine Chrome Tanned German Calf Skins and Waterproofed. Every pair guaranteed genuine Oak Tanned Soles, Waterproofed. Full Bellows Tongue to top. The most Waterproof Boot made and will not harden when not in use. Made in Tan or Black, specially to your order. 1-2 Pint Can Waterproof Dressing with every pair. 9 INCHES HIGH - - -§ 8.00 1? 66 ee 4 PS $ 9.00 15 66 66 a 4 $10.00 Express fully paid anywhere in the Dominion. 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Made to be worn under the usual outside garment during cold weather and doesn’t bundle you up with a bunch of tight wadding. @ We also make a Sportsman’s Black Horn Wash- able Chamois Shirt, the same style as the ordinary blue flannel shirt, wth soft, turn-down collar, and two breast pockets stylishly fitted with buttoned lapels ; and a Black Horn Brand Washable Chamois THE NEWHOUSE TRAP Vest of the usual single-breasted style, which buttons close up around the collar, or with the usual vest is absolutely reliable. Never opening as desired. fails to hold the game. Positive The price of our Jacket for Men and Women is $10; Shirt, $10; Vest, $6. @ All garments made to order. We will ship gar- ments for Christmas gifts within ore week after re- ceipt of remittance and measurements. thing from a rat to a bear. \ @ Regular tailors’ measurements are all we need. For shirt, be sure to specify size of collar. Write for beautifully illustrated booklet. in action, easy to set, will not : get out of order. Made in all sizes to catch any- Send for Catalogue ONEIDA COMMUNITY, Ltd. scien ies fee? | PENNSYLVANIA TANNING CO. Tanners of the famous Black Horn Brand Washable hamois, which is sold ty all first-class dealers through- out the United States for Household, Garage, Saddlery and other uses. 9 Tannery Street Great Bend, Pa. \ NPE EEN i When writiny advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada. ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA ~ = ‘RAW FURS AND |HIDES Wanted in all avant | CONSIGNMENTS | PRICES SOLICITED [emer NIGHEST PAID ‘All remittances made day Goods are received. Write for Shipping Tags. We pay all express charges on Furs JOHN HALLAM $a CANADA’S LARGEST.DEALER Sales over $1,000,000.00 per annum When writing advertisers kindly megtien Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Caneda. 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The Lakefield Canoe Building and Manufacturing Co., Limited, Lakefield, Ont. 28 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. “Balean _Sparker™ MADE IN CANADA. Established 1898 re 1» { SPARKING. BATTERIES ie ul C an YACHT LIGHTING and 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, Canana Montreal and Fast, John Forman. WwW apes Cooper Engine Co. ancouver, Vancouver Shipyard, Ltd. No. 305 Six Volt 70 Ampere Power Canoes Hunters’ Outfits Speed Boats Gas »« Gasoline Engines Gasoline Marine Engines Motor Boat Supplies Dry Batteries Two-Cycle Open Crank Case + You can’t compare ‘‘ Moore Motors *’ with others becaus se they are in a class by themselves. After you've read what the catalogue says about the OPEN BASE feature you will know why. Sen a R. GOLDEN & CO. now and also ask for prices. PALMER-MOORE COMPANY GALT, ‘ONT. Joy Building, Syracuse, N.Y., U.S.A. CROW 0328 Over Decoys The most fascinating sport of the age. We make the decoys and calls. Our calls are true to life and easily used. Write Chas. H. Perdew Sr., & Co. LOCK BOX 461, HENRY, ILLS. ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. 2¢ MANUFACTURERS BY HARDY BROS. THE GREAT PRACTICAL ENGLISH FISHING ROD, REEL AND TACKLE MAKERS produce the best in the world. If you want the greatest satisfaction you must have A “HARDY” Cane Built Rod A “HARDY” Perfect Reel and Tackle @@ THE ENGLISH FIELD SAys: ‘‘It is to Messrs Hardy of Alnwick we owe our supremacv as rod makers. Hardy Bros. International Tourna- ment, Crystal Palace, won 16 cham- pionships. Hardy Bros. have been awarded forty-one Gold and other awards. fae publish the finest and most extensive Catalogue which is sent free to any address. HARDY BROS. ALNWICK, ENGLAND GLOVER’S IMPERIAL DOG REMEDIES. The result of twenty-five years’ experience in the treatment of SLC DOGS. FOR SALE BY DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS IN SPORTING GOODS IN CANADA. 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When writine advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada. 30 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. yO O~8+ 00-00-0000 10+ 00+ +++ 010+ +040 10+ 10-0201 0+O-O+ 0-0 0+ 10+0-0+O0+O+0*O+0+O0+O-0+ 0-0 OF Winter Camping, Hunting and Trapping the Wolf, Bear, Caribou and Fur Animals ON THE LINE OF THE oe. anadian Pacific Railway NEXT WOLF HUNT IN JANUARY 1908 Write to L.O. ARMSTRONG, Tourist Agent, C.P.R., Montreal For Circulars. jPO-O-O-0-O-0-O--0-O 0-0-0 0-0 -0+--0- 8+ ODO OOOO One 200 O28 When writime advertisers kindly mention Red and Gun and Motor Sports ia Gameda. 1S O-PO-8-0-9-0-0-O 0-0-0 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. INVIGORATING DAYS! Snowshoeing No Harder Than You Choose To Make It The Most Healthful and Novel of Outings. All Outfits Furnished—Including Clothing, Food, Tents with Stoves, Firearms and Ammunition if Required. ON THE 1907 WOLF HUNT. Trapping While Tracking the Woli For Circulars write to L. O. Armstrong, Tourist Agent, Can. 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Contents for January, 1908 dire ook-Um-Deer Clubiat Play... The Doctors. .~ 4... woe silyl A Veteran Fisherman and His Yarns. Oscar C. Bass........ 718 dthewleure of thes Wilda .ebde. Di (Rugeles: she. nae hr aa 720 Ours Northlands Mrips sCawA we GRe circ cee sor pees. eas Our Fishing and Hunting Expedition, W. Hickson...... 72% Spending, a) Vacations in) Canadiamw Wilds)... 50.028. ue. - 732 Nature’s Elixir—And It Is Not Work. Thos. Johuson...... 734 Phe Deer Season ot 190%, “GJ Mitchella-:. =... Seta Saree 736 IMitermounset.s ACE es HOOPER’. .a.4c.cs ws feet ns ee ee On An Autumn Tragedy. Rev. Andrew Murdoch, M. A., LL. D. 738 International Control of the Great Lakes Fisheries. A. Kelly EVANS OF pA eserenisa ley. Pe Ste Ro ee ee ete ene ced RAE Gone kit i 740 Duck Shooting in Saskatchewan. C. W. Young............ 746 ihe Mish and Game of (New Brunswick), 2002226. 3.22 ao. 2. o 748 With the Alpine Club of Canada. .......... PRS AD Seek a TAG hee Mominion:s Greatest, Camper. . fin t2 eo ee TDD The Lake of Bays, ‘‘Highlands of Ontario’’....... ee So ae TG Bovlkszot- interest tons pOrtSMmen sso poco ee a 762 The Big Game of Vancouver Island and Their LKuemies....... 763 Wihat-OuneNezhbors are’ Doing in~ Forestry... 50-62. a. 5. 764 ihesscatrcitysor Partridges. Alfreds)|. ‘Horsey; -=.- os... SS iG Winexpected Luck..- R. Clapham. 2... 2.0... aN Pes Ce 766 How We Spent Thanksgiving. Joseph Chapman ........... 768 A Few Thoughts of a Nature Lover. Sydney Walter Young... 770 How We Cooked Our Partridges in the Woods. A. A. Hotte. 772 New Discoveries in the Canadian Northwest ..:............. 773 A Se" Gil Pl RE 0 ocd BT oA a PO Oh aoe Ee 776 Dominion Cartridge Company’s New Factory............... 776 Automobiles and Automobiling.... .......... [Sea eee ES Sports Afloat, 1:5. Marsh=. 2.00. ou. Br fl ei? A a ean 78] Al idee TUDANOCES gos a tra’ mapen sit (ns toa ee Perit ie SNES 788 Wurm Medicine Bar wR soe cere ang ree Re ae esl) Miro ml aptey a. cud ste at STWR sees et iris! MEE Sted ae te ee OG oOoOoOoooee————ooooeeeeeeeeeeaeoeoeoeoeoeoeoeoqoqoqoqoooeeeeooooeoeaeeeeeeee Issued Monthly. Yearly Subscriptions, $1.00 in advance. Single Copies, 15c. 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 communications must be accompanied by the name of the writer, not necessarily for publication, however. . d 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. : CY, BRANCH OFFICES: 117 Mail Building, Toronto, Ont. Herald Bldg., Victoria Sq., Montreal, Que Outer Temple, 223-225 Strand, London, W. C. Eng. 5 Beekman St., Temple Court, New York. N v ‘ATIN V AO SUHENVONG- AANHL LAG ONIAS VOINANV NI AVMTIVY LSALNYOHS AHL “SAVE AO ANVT GNV AMVT VIOSNINAd NHAMLAG GVOU ADVLYOd NO ‘ da LINIT SAVE AO ANVIT,, THL = ry Geeomve cen ances: eroenvenean om vances emoamvencaneasoan.h pe emoemoamoanntp | a e Hey oa E @ || ROD and GUN || @ | | je | a | | AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA | ee & hee cen ewes ences ences venom envencencemoauescanuh x —o 3 VOL. IX JANUARY, 1908 NO. 8 The Look-Um-Deer Club at Play. BY THE DOCTOR. ‘mi HE days are still and smoky, an’ the nights are growin’ cold, | The maples are a-drippin’ blood, the beeches drippin’ gold. The briers are above my head, the brakes above my knee, An’ the bark is gettin’ kind o’ blue upon the ven’son-tree. The leaves are driftin’ in the breeze and gathered where they lie Are the colors o’ the sunset an’ the smell o’ the wintry sky, The squirrels whisk by with loaded mouths and stop an’ say to me, ‘It’s time to gather in the fruit upon the ven’son-tree. What makes you look so anxious, and what makes you speak so low ? It’s cause I’m thinkin’ o’ the place where I’m agoin’ to go. This here I’ve been a tinkerin’, which lays acrost my knee, Is the axe that I’ll be usin’ fer to fell the ven’son-tree. I’ve polished up the iron, an’ I’ve covered it with ile, It’s bit is only quarter inch, its helve is half a mile, Whew ! What’s that so pesky ? Why it kind o’ frightened me, It’s the wind a-blowin’ thro’ the top o’ the cute old ven’son-tree. (Bacheller. ) Blessed be tle man that invented holi- kept in a healthy condition. Railroad days. They are not a luxury, buta_ iron will wear out, and no man can stand, necessity. We moderns live in anelec- without intermission, the grinding round trical age. Weare keyed up to the con-_ of our modern life. It is absolutely neces- cert pitch, The demands upon us are sary that the monotony of life should urgent and nerve-prostrating. There is no tyranny like twentieth century civiliza- tion. It makes little difference where we are or what position we occupy, we are reminded that we are slaves, with all a slave’s restrictions and limitations. To be successful, body and mind must be be broken squarely off, and for a month at least, andlonger if possible, a complete riddance be made of it, and we get close to that kind nurse—Mother Nature. In most inen there is some _ wild instinct, some taint of wild nature inthe blood, that like an eruption, breaks out oftenest wie when the maple, anticipating winter, borrows all the colors of the setting sun. It is then that Nature calls with a voice that is difficult, if not impossible, to resist, and in day-dreams we hear again the whir-r-r of the startled partridge, or the deep chorus of the hounds, now dying away inthe valleys, now swelling into full song, asin pursuit of their quarry they top some eminence. Nature has charms that nothing artific- ial can hope to rival. Here the true elixir of life is breathed and youth is renewed, for when we are whipping the streams or trolling among the islands of some North- ern Lake, or tramping some old, almost forgotten portage road in search of par- tridge or hiding behind the decoys that have been placed near some rice- bed, we are boys again, with all a boy’s love and ardor for God’s outdoors. But who can picture with pen the pleasures of a deer-hunt,that sport of Kings ? True it is late in the year, the weather is often cold. Boreas in the early morn- ing is a sharp biteree anda close shaver ; often there is a long wait- ing time beside some wind-swept lake, and hope is long deferred, but here hope deferred does nof make the heart sick. No one thinks of cold or weariness, or long waiting. There are plenty of good warm clothes in the world, and you are never alone. The social meat-bird is always there to share your biscuit, and fraternize with you ; youhave an occas- ional visit from a passing weasel, who looks at you with eyes of wonder as though he said, ‘‘I never saw ¢hat bump on ¢hat log before,” ora chesty partridge, with jaunty air walks down to the river, and then your trusty Savage is with you, it knows all your hopes and shares them, but leaves you to bear all the shame of a mistake. The body may be sometimes THE ZEPHYR. ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. cold but the heart never is, for the exer- cise the heart has in travelling from its rightful place in the body, up tothe . throat and back again keeps it warm enough. What song of Grand Opera can equal the chorus of hounds on a frosty morning, the yelping treble of the pups getting their first tryout, mingling with the bass of the veterans! And then in the gathering shadows to go back to the warmth and brightness of a good house- boat, to sit down to an appetizing dinner that would tempt a dyspeptic, and after- wards over a pipe, to talk of the day’s fun or of old times, or retell the humorous experiences of other days and lastly, tull of dinner and contentment, to go to bed and be lulled to sleep by the lapping of water and the soft mourn- ful sighing of the pine, to sleep as healthy children do, un- til the Colonel, long before day- light, cries ina stentorian voice “‘All Aboard,” —is this not all worth while ? Why, even the wet sponge that Mr. Sleepyhead gets isa _ pleas- ure, for does he not lie waiting for it morning after morning ? And he isnever disappointed, for the Colonel sees that he gets it. For four years I have had the good fortune to be one of a party of ‘deer slay- ers’, who are called The Look-Um-Deer Club. Anda better class of men never went into the northern woods, every man takes his share of the rough and enjoys it as well as he does the smooth, and thanks to a good captain, the rough and the smooth are pretty evenly distributed and there is no growling or rag-chewing. This Club has Wisawasa, on Lake Nipis- sing as its rendezvous. A houseboat, called the Wasalilly, belonging toa man whom we call the Colonel, provides us with excellent accommodation. Cheery, comfortable, warm and splendidly furnish- ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. 713 THE DEERSLAYERS ed it is an ideal home. At times the floor of the sleeping apartment resembles, as the cook once said, a ‘‘swinarium,’’ but a little water soon remedies that. Permit me to introduce you to same of the members of the club. The Colonel first, for he is the moving spirit of the whole, and to the kindness of his heart we owe these pleasant outings. He stands nearly six feet, weighs two hundred and forty pounds, something under fifty inches chest measure. He is getting on for sixty, so far as years and business experience go, but for jollity and a keen interest in everything that is of interest to other men he is about twenty ; iron grey hair and beard, ruddy cheeks, eyes that age have not dimmed, a hearty laugh that is good to hear, and an accent that savors of the land of the heather ; this is a pen picture of the man. He has only two vital organs in his body, a stomach and aheart. We know that he has these, we have seen him eat, and we have shared in the generosity of his big heart. If he has other organs they must necessarily be small, for the heart must fill all the room. He works the sponge in the early morning, and watches the houseboat all day to see that the deer do not stray in and bite the cook, and when the dogs that are chained,whine or howl, itis a pleasure to hear him say, ‘‘Lie down, you brute !” The Long Shyster, hails from Ottawa, and is famous inthe annals of the club because one year he put on fifteen pounds of flesh in fifteen days. It is suspected, (though he denies this) that one of his legs is hollow. A post mortem alone will reveal the truth. George also comes from Ottawa, and the distinguishing feature of his hunting career is that he has a weakness for a watch called Squaw Creek. In a vain hope that he might be weaned from this weakness, thiswatch was renamed Smith’s Brule. The wet sponge works overtime every morning to get him upto break- fast. A Hamiltonian, who allows us to call him Jim, is a little absent minded. It is 714 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA READY ! recorded of him that once he went out in the morning to hunt, and not till he was a hundred yards away did it dawn on him that he had neither rifle, axe or club. And an infamous libel was circulated about him that once he went out with his trusty gun, and didn’t realize that he hadn’t any ammunition till three deer ran within fifty yards of him. John M. comes from Toronto and en- livens the evenings by yarns of moose hunts in the wilds of Nova Scotia, and hair raising experiences in Labrador. He is a very methodical man, though he loses his towel now and again, snoresin a bass voice, which is a_ base habit, and hates the sight of an apple. Captain Dave the Colonel’s son, bosses a mill in the day time, at nights and on Sundays, but the less said about this the safer—for me. He feels sore against the deer for he can’t goto sleep ona watch without a deer coming along and disturb- ing him, This makes him angry ! Johnnie Mac superintends the cooking for the dogs, shoots the horns off deer, and is famous for having dogged a dandy buck into the water. Heis said to give good tongue though he is not musical. Lhen there isa quiet, modest, unassum- ing, bald man whom the boys call ‘the Doctor.’ He goes along principally to sleep with the Colonel, make the beds every morning, and to look after the morals of the club, he is a camera fiend but has no other bad habits ; he is harm- less. There are others who have distinguish- ing characteristics, but space forbids me to mention them. These all met at the rendezvous on Oct. 30th, and bright and early next morning in tow of the staunch little Zephyr, with the Colonel at the helm we started for South River, and at noon tied up at the old spot. Previous to: starting we performed the funeral obsequies of Dull Care. In the afternoon Jimmy, the Guide accompanied by three dogs arrived and a better guide, or harder worker, or keener sportsman, or truer friend than Jimmy doesn’t live. Next we portaged a canoe three miles toa little lake called Perch, for between this lake and the ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. LOOKING UP SOUTH RIVER. river the dogs were to be started, and there is no known law to compel a deer to run north when he takes a _ notion to run south. At last all the preliminaries were attend- ed to, the cook for the dogs, in a ‘‘ketash pottle,” as the Hielandman says, had pre- pared a suitable dish, which after samp- ling he pronounced all right, and we took his word for it. Supper was eaten, watch- es arranged for the morning, the sponge was put to soak, and soon nothing broke the stillness of the night, but a gurgle of the water against the Wasalilly, anda musical snore from John M. It may be said here that what follows is not a treatise on ‘‘How to Shoot Deer’ neither is it a discussion on, ‘*What is Causing Our Deer to Vanish,” though I believe that nothing will cause a deer to vanish as quickly as ten men with good appetites and good digestions, noris itan argument for or against ‘‘Hounding Deer” but an extract from an account ot what a few men in search of rest and recreation did in the northern woods of Parry Sound. These men went out, primarily fora holiday, and incidentally to kill a deer or two, if the fates. were kind ; they didn’t go out to see how much whiskey they could punish, there is no passing the bottle on the Wasililly, for the Colonel allows no one to take along more whiskey than what is sufficent to allay the bites of snakes, and snakes are not numerous in the north country in November. The morning of the first broke bright and clear, and the majority of the men saw what they hadn’t seen for a twelve month—the sun rise. Two pair of dogs was sent to the woods,andGeorge got his favorite watch, Squaw Creek, and Ernie, who was hunting for the first time, mis- sed a deer but Jimmy got one in the woods. Next morning, Capt. Dave sent George to Perch Lake, much against George’s will, and Mac took George’s place at Squaw Creek. A fine doe was shot at Hay- stack, so called because there is no hay- stack there, and adeer was missed at Slomans. Mac has to be killing some- thing, so he added to the larder a_ broad- 716 faced hen, and George got a fine deer at Perch Lake and came home with joy and a ravenous appetite. The air along the river smelt of sulphur all day, an ‘‘alli- gator” towing a big scow of lumber went ashore and the language of the en- gineer was such as no self-respecting superintendent of a Sunday-school would think of using. Put four stars opposite November 4th. Early in October the Doctor had made an appointment to meet a deer at Perch lake on this date and had invited the buck to bring all his family and be there at nine o’clock. Capt. Dave went along to see fair play At twenty minutes past eight the three miles had been walked, and a mile paddled, and they were wait- ing for whatever might turn up. Ten minutes before the appointed hour the buck came in opposite Dave’s watch. The little lake is half a mile across here, and about a mile long. When half way across the deer saw the red canoe, and thinking that this was not a_ healthy locality started back, but was soon’ over- taken. The first shot missed and then Dave and the deer see-sawed across the lake a few times. At last,after the Doctor had swallowed his heart several times the gun went off and all was over. Dave had got a .300 cartridge in his .303 gun, and it was too long to allow the breech to close, or the extractor to get over the rim. How he got the shell out no one knows tothis day. At fifteen minutes past eleven while lunch was. being eaten, a big doe jumped in at the foot of the lake and swam up the south side fifty yards from the shore and_ two hun- dred from the Doctor’s watch. When opposite she saw the red canoe and start- ed for shore, buta .303 bullet travels faster than adeer can swim, and she reached the shore, but couldn’t get out of the water. She was brought ashore, and the interrupted dinner was resumed. Dave and the Doctor were feeling good some, and were just pledging one anoth- er in a cup of tea, and over the rim of his cup the Doctor’seye wandered up the lake and he made Dave jump by exclaiming, ‘As sure as the devil’s a witch, Dave, there goes another.” Sure enough half way across the lake six hundred yards away, was another buck. They gave ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. chase and the Doctor killed the third deer. When they returned to finish their twice interrupted dinner, there was no dinner there; the dogs had attended to that in their absence. Camp was reached at dark, and through the day Jimmie killed a buck, which weighed two hundred and fifty pounds. On the watch that Georgehad here yes- terday apiece of paper was discovered on which was printed in red letters the one word ‘‘Scotch.”” George couldn’t explain this, and the mystery to this day has never been satisfactorily solved. Mark November 5th, with four red stars. Everybody was keen after the Sunday’s rest and cheered bya _ short visit from the Colonel. George sprained his foot yesterday, and couldn’t goto Squaw Creek. In the morning after a short run, Dave gotaspike-horn. MichaelSheaandhis chum Jane, called and were entertained to dinner, but dinner was interrupted by a report from the cook that a fine buck was coming down the river. Every last man reached for his gun, but the deer got ashore: dogs were hurried over and the deer took the water again four hundred yards up the river, and then at that long range a fusilade began that churned the water white, the buck how- ever reached the shore, but his flag was down, and his career was ended bya bullet in the neck. One leg was broken, his under jaw smashed, and five bullet marks were in the shoulder where it showed above the water. Jane and Mike continued to eat, deer could be seen any day but a dinner like this was the chance of a lifetime. While they were filled with food and joy covered their faces as a garment, the Doctor photographed them, George of course sitting beside Jane, and Jim standing behind. Inthe afternoon, Dave and Mac and Dwyer caught a deer in the lake and put a rope round its neck, but it objected so obstreperously to this treatment, that it had to be killed, and the Perch Lakers reported, that John M. shot afine doe there in the morning. And so it went on. Deer were hunted, they were killed, they were missed, but the spirits of the club never flagged. Everybody did an able bodied man’s work,—at the table. During the forenoon of November 6th ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. an event occurred which must be told. Dave came home and confessed to hav- ing missed a deer, but he acted dog and put itinto the river, and was there in time to see it disappear in the woods on the other side. He seemed to feel this keenly, and though we told him ‘‘to cheer up” and ‘‘that it wasn’t his fault” and “‘that the best made misses at times,” still the gloom overshadowed his face and he didn’t seem even to take an interest in his dinner. We knew something was preying on his mind. We asked him if he was sick andand all he said was, ‘‘Oh, go to blazes !” But truth is mighvy and at last the truth prevailed. _It seemed that he sat on his watch that morning a long time, and though he was urged about eleven to come to. the houseboat he re- ‘fused. (He had George’s watch on Squaw Creek.) A sleepy spell came on him, and this is something no one can account for, and is all the more remarkable, because the night before he had had eleven hours ‘sleep, and it is reported that on Sunday nights when he and Mac go to church that they do not get to bed till three o’clock Monday morning. And_ while this sleepiness cannot be explained, facts are stubborn thing's, and the fact is still there that he was sleepy and made himself as comfortable as possible and shut his eyes —to meditate. What he meditated upon, and how long the meditation lasted he doesn’t know, but he was aroused at length by a jarring of the ground like a miniature earthquake, and looking up, behold! there was a good sized buck standing within fifteen feet of him, and stamping his foot in anger. If he had been asleep instead of meditating im- agination alone can picture what the con- sequences might have been. Some evilly disposed person did circulate the report that he was asleep, and when this reach- ed his ears he said, ‘‘Do you think, if I was asleep that a buck stamping his foot would waken me up ?” And knowing what trouble it is to get him up in the morning we feel that he had refuted that slander, and are certain that an elephant stamping his foot would not have waken- ed him! Anyway his meditation ceased and there stood the buck. Cautiously he 717 raised his trusty rifle, but the cartridge was old and missed fire, and with a bound the deer disappeared. Then he began to give tongue, and the deer, more frighten- ed than if a pack of wolves was after it, started apparently for Slomans. Yelling to John M. he started in pursuit, and John rowed as he never rowed before, but the deer took a swing, and went in at Bald rock where John had had _ his watch, and Dave arrived in time to see it go ashore, but too winded to shoot. I could tell you how Dwyer fellinto the river. I could unfolda tale of a towel that mysteriously disappeared, and as mysteriously came back and was found in the owner’s bed. I could tell you how one night, near the end of the hunt, Jim- mie was brought into the dining room, and the doctor speaking on behalf of the men, told Jimmie what they thought of him, and that he might the more easily and surely put an end to his miserable existence, it was the intention of the Club to present him with a Winchester Carbine, 32 Special, with all the latest and most improved sights. I could tell you how the little Zephyr, when the Col- onel came for us, had to break her way, for four miles, through ice an inch and a half thick. I shall end however, by saying that we reached Wisawasa at five p. m. November 15th, and in answer to the Zephyr’s exulting whistle, the inhabi- tants of that village, men, women and children, and especially children, turned out to give us a hearty welcome home. The colonel divided the spoil, we took supper together for the last time and the hunt of 1906 was only a pleasant mem- ory. Good companions, comfortable quar- ters, excellent food appetizingly cooked, seasonable weather, twenty good deer (sixteen of them bucks;) these were a few of the features of the hunt. The only untoward circumstance was that business prevented the Colonel from being with us. So we separated inthe hope that such outings may come every year, until failing strength and eyesight compel us to sit at home and in memory live over again and again those happy days ! A Veteran Fisherman and His Yarns. BY OSCAR C. BASS. Wi called him ‘‘the Old Man,” not W because of his age, for, although considerably turned sixty, he was as spry and elastic in his movements as at twenty-one, and he was straighter and quicker than the youngest of us. He got the name among the boys because we looked up to him as an authority, and we liked him because, instead of putting on airs of superiority on account of his great experience in sport, he became younger inasense as he grew older, took a keen interest in us youngsters, as he called us, and would goto no end of trouble to see that we got the best sport that was going. Mingled with our affection and admir- ation for him was a vague feeling of superstition, for you might be fishing in one spot all day without seeing a solitary fin or getting so much as the suspicion of a nibble, when along would come the Old Man, with his cheery: ‘‘Wall, how’re the’ comin’?” and on _ hearing yourgrunt of disgust he would swing around andtake up a post near you, throw in his line and begin to tell you some of his hunting stories, after Vir- ginia quail, with Governor McGuffin. In the middle of the yarn he would stop, inform you that he had a bite, and would immediately begin to play his fish. This would give you fresh confidence; you would think that the fish were at last coming around, and you would take heart again, put on a fresh bait and hand the Old Man your flask. Not a bit of use, though; it would soon be apparent that it was the Old Man’s line they were attracted most to, and on your sugges- tively remarking that you would like to have that rod and line to try it, he would reply cheerfully: ‘‘Why, certainly, take it,” and he would go on catching fish with your rod while you sat by and the fish turned up their noses at the Old Man’s rod in your hands. Big, fat, good natured Bob Anderson would call you aside, confidentially and mysterious- ly, and yanking an enormous bite off a plug of tobacco, he would carefully and thoughtfully stow it away in a _ particu- lar location in his jaw, before propound- ing such a knotty question as: ‘‘How in Halifax is it the Old Man caught all those fish inthat pool when I’ve been working away in the sun there all day for nothing?”’ Of course you would have to give it up; the Old Man made no secret of his doings, he would share our bait, or swap flies and even rods, but still he caught the fish. But it was at night time, in the old shack at the lake side, after the day’s fishing was over, the hot coffee, eggs, bacon and thick slices of bread and butter placed snugly away under our respective belts, according to capacity, and the pipes going—it was then that the Old Man would unfold himself in a reminiscent sense. Naturally the conversation first turns upon the day’s events, and the fish are sorted and salted away—the biggest ones on top of course—each member of the party has some story of adventure to relate of the day’s experience—how this fish came up to the fly, or that fish took the minnow; what a time it was to keep him on a taut line, how he sulked when he found himself baulked at each piece of strategy; how he played Old Harry with the tackle, sprung the rod and tired the arm, and when at last the finny fighter was landed it was found that the hook, which stood between him and+ glorious liberty, would not have borne another minute’s play. Big Bob had just related such an experience as this one evening. We had _ returned to the stove and one of the boys was mak- ing the grog. As the first, and hottest and best glass was handed to the Old Man, he remarked as he gazed, crit- ically but affectionately, into the limpid depths of the steaming nectar: ‘‘That yarn o’ Bob’s reminds me of a tussle I had witha big fish and small tackle once.” He took a sip from the glass, to give us a chance to test the quality of our ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. own and see that the pipes were going. Bob threw an extra log in the stove, and we all settled back, for the Old Man al- ways told the truth and always told more than one yarn at a time. “I wuz up the Koksilah river here,” he began, ‘‘with some of the boys a few years back, more to show them whar the fishin’ was than for fishin’ myself. Thar was atouch of prospectin’ in the venture too; so it was more force o’ habit than with any intention of downright serious fishin’ that I took only a light thirteen foot trout rod. While the boys wur fleckin’ away at apool at long reach in the stream, I went back here and there to examine the rocks, an’ it wuz after gettin’ back from one o’ these rambles that I came up with the boys, and calculated I'd have a throw myself. The trout war slow; the day wuz bright and fishin’ prospects seemed to be about as far off as the Ballarat mines wuzfrom the rocks I’d been chippin’ back on the hills. I tried one fly after another, but none of them coaxed the big fellows’ noses from under the rocks in the shady spots. ‘‘Just about givin’ it up as a bad jon, before sittin’ down to have a bite to eat, I made a cast into a small eddy not more than forty foot square. From whur I wuz standin’ I wuz just able to reach it with the tail fly. There was something the matter with that little pool in a min- ute that inade me think one o’ the big Atlantic steamers had got her propellers to work in front of me. My tailer went down, and click, click began the reel. I knew then that I had dropped on a smacker and no mistake. He made a set o’ circles in that pool so quick that I could see the bare bottom of the stream between every line, like the Jordan wuz when Moses took the people out o’ Egypt, only they wuz round instead of straight across. Round and round he went, puilin’ me across the forty foot pool between us and takin’ me into water near to my armpits. Lord, how he sizzled and tore as he tried to tangle my tackle up in the rocks. The little rod acted grand; she went near double and she came back again; that fish would look me square in the face and run up to measif he wuz goin’ to have it out 719 with mein my own back yard, but I says: ‘:No, boy, you don’t get any slack on me with a bluff of that kind,”’ and I would reel him up prompt. After tryin’ to run the blockade o’ rocks be- tween the small pool and _ the river stretch, several times, he would stop to spy out the ground, like a general plan- nin’ a fight, when he would run off on anewtrack. There I wuz for close on an hour, just managin’ to hold him, an’ he seemed as fresh as ever, when he went to the bottom like alog and lay there sulkiu’. D’ye think I could move him? Not abit of it. I tickled him with the hook as much as I could with- out tryin’ to lift him, but not a stir, and at last I had to hold him taut with one hand and drop rocks on him to move him with the other. I would try to look around to see if any of the boys wuz near to come with a net or gaff, but nary asigno’ them. At last Mr. Fish makes one of them big rushes at me, but this time I tried a new dodge. I seemed to know he wuz thinkin’ o’ tryin’ his old bluff, andas soonas he moved, I[ ran back, made as big a pull on the rod as | thought she’d stand, and helped that fish to jump right out of the water and on to the dry rocky clearin’ in the middle of the stream. When we weighed him he wuz fourteen pound and three quarters. There’s the little rod up onthe rack there, an’ I tell you I think an awful powerful lot o’ her.” The Old Man had scarcely finished talking, when a pretty fox terrier which he owned came into the cabin with a two pound trout in his mouth. Bob jumped up with an exclamation that ‘‘the gol durned dog” had been at his fish, for Bob was the only one who could boast a two pounder for that day. ‘‘Let him alone,’”’ said the Old Man. ‘‘He caught that fish himself; he didn’t want me to be beaten, so he went out fishin’ in the crick fur me and got that fish.” There was an enquiring look thrown over towards the Old Man, but his good natured face beamed nothing but truth as he said: ‘‘I never told you the story of that dog! ‘‘Well, a man back in the city owned that dog, and from a‘pup he wuz a ter- 720 ror after cats. I got him, but didn’t think much of him, as he wuz afraid of the water, and didn’t care to go ina boat. One day I wuz up the river, and wuz goin’ in to cross some ways above the canyons where the rapids are. The dog wuz comin’ gingerly behind me on a log, which wuz rollin’ to beat the band when he slipped and fell in. After that he didn’t care about the water; took a likin’ to it, and would go in after any- thing. Bythe next season I had him almost talkin’ and there wuz some o’ us goin’ up the river one day, when Tip, sees a big salmon that wuz workin’ his way along in a shallow place with a lot of others. He jumps in and grabs him ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA just as the back of the neck, and for a purty considerable time you couldn’t tell dog from fish, or whether it wuz all dog or all fish, There wuz the most all- firedest fight you ever see, with Tip comin’ up blowin’ the water out of his nose every time, and still holdin’ on like Old Nick. We got Tip in first, as he wuz pretty well tuckered out, and there wasn’t much kick left in the fish. Then we scaled both o’ them. That salmon weighed twenty-two pounds, fand; Tip only comes to eighteen.” In §silence wetknocked the ashes “out of our pipes onthe top of the stove and turned in. The Lure of the Wild. BY H. D. RUGGLES. In the winter cold and dreary, As the day draws near its close, And heart and brain are weary With the toil that each day knows; Comes the roar of waters falling And visions of sunshine bright, And the sound of voices calling To the woodland wilds to-night. Anon I see before me The tent by the river’s brim, Where the hemlock arches o’er me, While the evening sky grows dim. Far back from the city’s bustle, From its follies and its strife, Back where the green leaves rustle, Back to the simple life. Back where all care and sorrow For the time are passed away, And the work of the stern to-morrow Is forgot in the glad to-day. Our Northland Trip. BY CHAS, A. PYNE, Fig some considerable time arrange- Fi ments had? been on foot for our northern trip, the objective point being the gold fields of Upper Lake Ab- itibi, that very considerable body of wa- ter, which constitutes one of the largest lakes between Lake Temiskaming and Hudson Bay. It is well on atrip of this kind that arrangements should be made before hand, and fortunate indeed is the traveller who does not find, when too late, that something he particularly de- sires to have with him, is missing. There are at present means of supplying all the necessities and many of the comforts of civilization, at the stores scattered throughout the north- -ern country, but there are in addition little things, which one can obtain better at home and the absence of which handicaps the tourist when he isin the northern’ wilds. We were fortunate in having an experienced man make out a list of our probable require- ments, and our exper- ience demonstrated the fact that he did his work well. E v erything being arranged as far as ex- perience and fore- thought could provide, our little party consisting of myself, Mr. Dan Miller and Mr. F. Muirhead, the latter a Scotch gentleman, left Wood- stock on the afternoon of September eleventh, bound for the north. At To- ronto we took the Cobalt special, which we left the following day at Latchford, the train then being two hours late. From Latchford we ascended the Mon- treal River in a gasoline launch, as far CHAS. A. PYNE. as Portage Bay, seven miles up, and from that point a two mile walk inland along a wagon road and trail, took us to some of the mines we wished to visit. Here we met Mr. and Mrs. Frank Som- ers, and it may be mentioned that Mrs. Somers was the first white lady to pen- etrate so far as these mining camps. The return was made the same way on the following day, and we then proceded by train to Cobalt, where Mr. Muirhead left us, and from Cobalt to Haileybury. At Cobalt we had been joined by Mr. S. A. Singlehurst, M. E., who as our consulting engineer was to accompany us on our trip, and the talk was largely about minerals. Mr. Sin- glehurst was telling so much concerning the natural resources of the country and waxed so warm that he proceeded to illus- trate by informing us that the very dirt in the streets of Hailey- Eury, contained large quantities of aluminum which some day will be extracted and made to pay a handsome profit. Mr. Miller put the damper on Mr. Singlehurst’s enthusi- asm by remarking, with a sweeping glance over Lake Temiskaming, ‘‘Yes, it is wonderful and I suppose if the water of that Lake were boiled, you would get maple sugar out of it!” At Haileybury, we took the boat to North Temiskaming, and found on our arrival at the latter place, that although our baggage had been properly checked it had been put on the wrong boat, and was on its way down the Lake, while we 722 The accident happened by the two steamers being tied up to- gether, at the same time, one lying alongside the other. In order to reach our steamer, which was the smaller one, the larger had to be crossed, and in loading, our baggage was dropped on the larger steamer. This explanation af- forded us no consolation, and the delay of thirty-six hours was a serious matter and caused us heavy expenses, as well as inconvenience, and much profanity. We were told that the baggage would be put off at Ville Marie, and would arrive by the next boat, and one piece did so. In order to get the whole, it was.found necessary for us to return to Haileybury, and make forcible representations to the officials. Travellers in that north coun- try would be well advised, if they wish to profit by our experience, to look after their own bag- gage, even when/ii it is check e d. |i That is the only way in which de- lays, incon ve- nience and even mors) Scan av oi ded. i North Temis-|f kaming we put up at the King of the North Ho- tel, a very home- like place, and were going up. Our ent orc ed delay. Our guides were in, the teams were ready, and as soon as we obtained the baggage, we loaded up and set off on that long, ar- duous,, and now well known road to Klock’s Farm. By water the distance is sixteen miles, but there are fifteen portages and much swift, dangerous water. We, therefore, decided upon the long eighteen mile portage and it was a piece of experience one is. not likely to forget. The guides took it as all in the day’s work, and made light of the difficulties, rendering cheerful help when ateam got stuck. Here let me _ introduce these guides. A half-breed named Joe Me- OUR GUIDES. ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. Kenzie, held the position of head guide, and throughout the whole journey proved himself worthy of his position. As as- sistants, there were Jack Simpson, a white man, who has had much exper- ience in that north country; Jimmie King, a half breed, Bob ‘McBride, half breed and Bill Default and Will Terrin, two French Canadians, who proved the very best of good fellows. North Temiskaming was formerly one of the reserves of the Algonquin Indians, and was purchased from them, with the consent of the Federal Government, about three years ago by Mr. Murray, for $25.00 per acre. Upon the site, the town of Murray City was founded, but it has since been decided to retain the. old name of the district, and as North Temiskaming it is known today. While waiting here, Mr. Miller and myself went into a store, and find- ing a large po- tato, which we _|were assured E|had been grown Fein the district, Melhad it weighed @-|and found it m| weighed one and s|t h r e e-q uarter aipounds. Later jon we guessed R\the weight with @|Mr. Singlehurst =|and Miller and I guessing one ounce either way won. Although Singlehurst guessed within four ounces, he of course lost. Later on we told him how we proved such expert guessers. We were all glad to get off. Our baggage was teamed the eighteen miles for twelve dollars, and by starting at half past six in the morning, we were at Klock’s shortly after noon. A stay of two hours sufficed to get our meal, to load our canoes and have everything ready for departure. Our canoes were two in number—a twenty-four foot Peterborough and an eighteen foot Peterborough. Single- hurst and Miller with our guides had the larger canoe, and myself with Simpson ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. and McBride the smaller one. The ca- noes were well loaded with provisions, camp outfit, mining outfits, etc., and in addition we had a Marlin rifle, a shot gun and fishing tackle. Embarking on Quinze Lake we pad- dled to Barrier portage, and here we pitched our tents, having a fine supply of wild duck, plover and partridge, all made into a bouillon, by Jiinmie King, who was the camp cook. Here we met Dr. Paul Outerbridge of New York, who with his wife and family had been spending a portion of the summer near the Height of Land. Mr. Singlehurst was taken very ill, and the Doctor kindly prescribed for him and relieved his pain. Owing to Single- hurst’s illness, we remained in camp next day, and Miller and I spent some time in fishing, obtaining quite a respectable string of pike and pickerel. Onthe follo w- Ve one of the unsolved mysteries of the dis- trict, because no cow is known to have ever been there, or within a reasonable distance of the place. During the fine afternoon we could distinctly hear the blasting on Larder Lake, twenty miles away. That evening we reached the Revillon Brothers’ Post, on the Height of Land Portage. This is in charge of John McDonald, a former factor of the Hud- son Bay Company, who received us very kindly, and made us heartily welcome. We had had a run of forty-six miles for the day, and were tired. Notwithstand- ing our fatigue, however, we could not help expressing our admiration of the scene around us. It appeared to us as though we had reached the most beauti~ ful spot on earth, and certainly this must be numbered as one of them. Wesaw it just asthe Ruler of the Universe made it, and before the ing morning, Singlehurst was only a little bet- het. but we made him up a comfortable bed in the big Peter- borough, where he was much better off than in camp, and con-| tinued our jour-| @ ney. A quarter|je* of a mile over|s Barrier portage, |™ and our canoes were launched on Barrier Lake. A paddle of four- teen miles up this lakebrought us to Lonely River, which is sometimes called Lonesome River. The water is almost dead, the scenery dull and monotonous and altogether the place is very rightly named. On Barrier Lake we used our sails in the canoes, and had a most de- lightful run, which was enjoyed by each one of us. Nine miles along Lonely River brought us to Long Lake, on entering which we saw on our left Bell Rock, so called because Joe Mackenzie found a.cow bell there. The finding of this cow bell is THE INTERPROVINCIAL BOUNDARY BETWEEN “QUEBEC AND ONTARIO. jhand of man be- gan to spoil it. Right on the Height of Land we discovered a beautiful spring of fresh, clear, sparkling water. This was a great- egajer discovery than | may at first sight appear to read- fiers. The water all up in that Meeeinorthern cou n- try, 1s bad’ -te those who are accustomed to the good water of older Ontario. Upon those living in the country, and who have become ac- customed to it, no ill effects are apparent. Strangers, however, unless extremely careful, speedily feel its ill effects and anyone thinking of travelling there, should take warning and indulge as little as possible. It will be understood, therefore, in some measure, what a find this was for us and how much we en- joyed the long drinks at this spring. The find was one we all remember. At thts place, John McDonald keeps a kind of hotel, which he calls the Opaz- 724 atika Hotel, and here we stayed the night. Posted in the dining room were the following rules, which appear to me to be well worth quoting in full: RULES AND REGULATIONS. Card playing for money, strictly pro- hibited in these premises. By order. Guests are requested to refer directly to the manager for any complaint or extra; servants not allowed to take orders. Clothes, jewelry, and goods of any de- scription brought in by guests, are in their own responsibility. Any damage to building, material, fur- niture and blankets charged extra. PERSONAL NOTICE. Any inscriptions, names, drawings on the wall are pro- hibited. de.a m sters are request ed not to swear. C h ewing is allowed, but spitting on the floor is prohib- ited. Meals fort y signs, or cents. Beds twenty-five crein_t Sau, NiO credit. On the twen- ty-second, half a mile portage to Summit Lake brought us to the reg- ular Height of Land portage and a fur- ther portage of one mile enabled us to put our canoes into Island Lake. This is certainly one of the most beautiful of the inland lakes of Canada. It is stud- ded with islands, each one having a charm all its own. Every island appears different in shape, size and also in its trees, the foliage of each seeming to differ in color, making the whole aspect one of inexpressible charm and beauty. Again and again we were ready to de- clare that the scene surpassed all the rest until the next was seen, when we were prepared to make an equally em- phatic declaration as to its superiority. Up to this point, we had found game SCENE AT THE HEIGHT OF LAND. ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. very scarce. We had had one meal of duck and one dinner of fish. Our next portage was made pleasant by the manner in which small hewn logs had been laid across a swamp, making a fine roadway. It is said that for nearly a century the Hudson Bay Company took in their supplies by this route. This, no doubt, accounted for the time and labor spent in improving the portage. There was a paddle of fourteen miles, before we made the next portage and in order to cut off a corner, we went by way of Snake Creek. This creek is so tortuous, that the often quoted express- ion. to the effect that “‘you meet yourself coming back”’ is full of meaning to those who have paddled along its course. . Three Carry- ing Place River, so called _ be- cause three por- tages come close together within a_ short distance, and though short compel three unship pings and re-s hi p- pings of goods, is known to all canoeists and escp lorers in that couutr y. It is a disagree- able necessity forced upon one by the peculiar nature of the river, which will continue famous as long as canoeing and portaging re- main the way to travel in that northern country. Inthis case I ran the rapids with Joe MacKenzie and Bill Default in the canoe, which had been lightened of all the freight. The others preferred the portage road. This was the wisest thing to do, for although a run down the rapids is a thrilling piece of experience, itis always dangerous, and we were in- formed thattwo men out of three had been drowned in such an attempt, at this very place. I am pleased to say that my confidence in my guides, was justified on this occasion. The photographs we took of running ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. the rapids were all spoiled owing to the worthless films sold to us at Cobalt. Tourists would be well advised to pur- chase their photographic supplies from some one upon whom they can depend, or else like us they may live to repent not doing so. In this way some photo- graphs of the scenes we most wished to remember were lost to us. On the morning of the twenty-third, I was first on deck, and soon afterwards had the cook blowing the fire, whose warmth proved most acceptable to us, the night having been very cold indeed. We made itarule to camp as near a rapids as possible, as we had with us the champion long distance snorer of the world. Although he always had a tent to himself, we would hesitate to camp on the same island with him, unless we had a rapids to help us out. From Island Lake to Drybone Lake we had a paddje of fifteen miles, and thenup the Little Abitibi River for nine miles. While fishing that morning an enormous pike went off with my best troll, biting the line clean through. We did not leave camp un- til’ late, - and were on Upper Lake before noon. Just be- fore finishing our lunch at ten o’clock in the morning, and prior to our preparations for launching on Upper Lake, we met Adam Burwash, the Indian Commissioner, and photographed his canoe outfit. Mr. Burwash has explored that northern country for years and has made some of the best mineral discoveries hitherto re- corded. A good portage is that named Dancing Rapids, whichis on the Abitibi River, from Upper Lake to Upper Lake Abitibi. We arrived at the Revillion store at six o’clock, in a down pour of rair. and were kindly taken in by Mr. Herman Dellaire, DAN MILLER. 725 the factor in charge. The warmth of the stove proved very welcome as we were all cold, and our reception here is one we are all likely to remember. After sleeping on the ground for several nights, a spring bed was very pleasant. It was still raining when we left and Lake Abitibi was true to its character for roughness. We called at the Hudson Bay Post, and met Mr. Dreaver, the factor; Mr. McAlpine, the bookkeeper, and Mr. McKenzie, the postmaster, who all gave usa splendid reception. Here we were storm bound fora day. Upper Lake Abitibi is very shallow and treach- erous. Storms come up ina few min- utes, and are extremely dangerous. At this place a fine rain coat which had been dropped on a portage, was returned tome. Although I had purchased an- other one at the French store I was ex- ceedingly glad to get this one back again, and gladly paid the finder a couple of /.do; ll aris, | though he was very reluctant to take any- thing at all for his trouble. As a rule an Indian will not touch anything thus dropped or lost. If however, they know the guide who is with the party losing the ar- ticle, and par- ticularly if he is a relative, they will make an endeavor to return the lost article. They are very superstitious about touch- ing such articles, and much prefer to leave them alone. It can only be hoped that civilization will not spoil them in this respect. Although the lake was still rough next day, and there had been a snow flurry during the night, we loaded our canoes for a start. Hitherto we had kept on the Quebec side, but reaching the boundary line nine miles from the Hudson Bay Post, we crossed into Ontario. The waves were rolling so high on Lake Abi- 726 tibi, that we did not think it wise to at- tempt the daugerous six mile crossing. To avoid this, we went around the bay and up Jackson River which took us twelve or fourteen miles out of our course. The same day we reached what we in- tendto make the site of our permanent camp on the south shore of Lake Ab- itibi. There are three beautiful bays here, which were named Somers’ Bay, Pyne’s Bay and Miller’s Bay. For sev- eral days we made trips into the sur- rounding country, with this camp as our headquarters. In the meantime our guides, who showed themselves wonder- fully handy with tools, particularly with small axes and adzes, erected a log house, and fitted trivances which Our outdoor dressing room and our cup- board, protected with birch bark excited our ad- miration and proved most serviceable. On our return we ventured over: the Six Mile Crossing, and did a pit of lively paddling toj) cover7the dangerous stretch in as short a time as we possibly could. While waiting at the boundary line, we saw the Transcontinental launch, Raincloud, under the command of Captain Busch and put out to her. She had on board Dr. Johnson, who was going further on to fulfill professional engagements at the construction camps. The steamer was also taking in supplies for the caches or stores required by the surveyors and builders of the railway. I was kindly taken on board and re- mained there for the run of the next five miles. After the experience in the canoe, the change was most pleasant and I re- ceived the best and most courteous treat- ment on board. By taking the mail for up many handy con- proved most useful. THE RESIDENCE OF THE HUDSON S8AY FACTOR AT ABITIBI POST. ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. them to Fort Abitibi, we saved them sev- eral miles and parted the best of good friends. The survey for the Grand Truuk Pa- cific locates the line about sixteen miles north of the Hudson Bay Post, and the survey along the north shore of Lake Abitibi is said to be a very easy grade. We met Mr. Wyles, who is in charge of the Transcontinental Railway Camp here and who has forty dogs used tor running dog trains in the winter. wo! au The Hudson Bay Co. have had a Post on Lake Abitibi for two hundred years. Mr. Dreaver has been in charge of this particular Post for four years, having joined the Company’s service in 1870. L. S. McAlpine, the bookkeeper, has been with the company for twelve years; and Mr. McKenzie the Postmas- ter, has been with the Com- pany for thirty years. The In- dian population around has dwindled down to three hun- dred and fifty, fifty-two of their members ha v- ing died last yera rf ro“m measles. All the Indians leave the neigh- borhood in the fall, returning late in the spring with the furs they have obtained from _ their winter’s trapping. Allof them are ad- herents of the Roman Catholic church and a priest is stationed here, who like- wise leaves in the fall when his congre- gation take their departure to their hunting grounds. In the spring those who have returned before the priest, welcome his advent amongst them again with the most extravagant dem- onstrations of joy. Every rifle, shot- gun and pistol in the settlement are brought out and as the priest appears in his canoe, shots are fired in the water all around him, The scene we are told reminds one of Julius Caesar coming to ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. town and the people assassinating him just to show their esteem. Itis_ won- derful how amid the many bad and erratic shots the priest manages to escape. The scene is one I was told which if wit- nessed by an outsider would not be soon forgotten. I was told also, that prior to the build- ing of the Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railway every ton of goods taken to Abitibi Post cost $120 for freight. The cost is now much reduced and it was astonishing to note in the stores up there notonly full lines of staple goods but also many things re- garded as luxuries. The Hudson Bay Company as well as Messrs. Revillion Freres, are now paying the Indians in cash for their furs, if they prefer it, and with the opening up of the country by the numerous tourists the railway and and explorers going in trade has received quite an im- petus through- out the district. We were told that after their complete isola- tion for so many years they now felt themselves quite within the range of civil- ization. On the first pO at ape on Three Carrying Place River we met Dan Winckes and party, They had with thema new eighteen foot canvas covered canoe made by Messrs. Chest- nut, of Fredericton, N. B., and we were surprised to note how staunch this canoe was when carrying a freight of nine hundred pounds. The best day’s run made on the whole trip was one from the Hudson Bay Post to the Height of Land—a run of fifty- six miles. It was almost a dead calm and the current was slight or we could not have made such a_ record. We started at five o’clock in the morning, lunched at ten and again at four and reached the Height of Land at half past CATHOLIC CHURCH 727 nine at night. It was along trying day but we were fortunate on the whole, and the exertions did not cause the slightest indisposition to any of us. Next day, we only ran thirteen and a half miles and really made greater exer- tions. It was an illustration how with the wind against us we only made one third of the previous day’s record and yet worked harder. The event of the downward trip was the sight of two moose standing on the west shore of the Lake at a distance of five hundred yards. Our head guide tried very hard to get the moose nearer, in order that we might have a shot but without success. After we had made the camp, Miller and the head guide went out in hope of effecting a capture as our larder by that time had become very much depleted. It was one o’clock in the morning before they returned and then they did not bring with them the long wished for moose steak. They did succeed in calling out a big bull moose but owing to the darkness they could not get in a shot. On another oc- casion the other party saw a moose but the circumstances were such that they had no chance of a shot. Another instance worthy of note is that two of the guides were one day drinking at a pool, and on rising to their feet they saw a wolf, within twenty yards of them, staring them in the face. The men had no gun with them, and they remained staring at the wolf, until he turned tail and loped off into the woods. Both had axes, and if the wolf had put upa fight they would have proved formidable opponents. The ani- mal, however, being alone made no at- tempt to interfere with the men, and he was seen at much closer quarters than AT FORT ABITIBI. 728 usual. We broke camp on the shores of Long Lake shortly after six o’clock in the morning and by eight o’clock were at the entrance of Lonely River. It was a delightfully warm day. In the course of the morning we met the Hudson Bay freight canoe, carrying freight to the Post. Just where Lonely River enters Barrier Lake, to the Black Horse camping ground, so called because some one, evidently possessing artistic taste, had smoothed down the trunk of a big tree, and upon the levelled surface painted a black horse. The painting is in plain sight of all who pass by, and the name is thus very appropriate. Every portage and camping ground is known by some name, and the Indians and guides are as familiar with them and talk of them in ordinary conversation, as we would of our streets and stations. They can locate any place, by its distance from some wellknown PIOEE ace e: OF Ca smep a n..< we came ground. Before le a v- ing this part, out guides took us for some dis- tance on a river where the rock walls rose sheer ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. iskaming, we were mud bespattered from head to foot and our boots were simply unrecognizable, so thoroughly were they covered with blue clay. From North Temiskaming we crossed to Haileybury, and reached home again on Tuesday, October eighth, after an absence of just four weeks, in which we covered exactly 1170 miles, 340 miles by canoe and the rest by rail. Fortunately we had no mischance or accident, of any serious nature. Bumps of course we had in plenty, and these we expected and made light of, though some caused us inconvenience and de- lays. We were well satisfied with our guides, who from start to finish showed themselves men of intelligence and ex- perience, and splendid workers. What- ever our difficulties were they were never at a loss to meet them, and on all occa- sions they showed such resources as ren- dered their actions most interesting to city men. Throughout the whole trip I used the paddle, keeping up with the guides all through, and I felt the better for it. Those who make a trip into the backwoods with such guides as we were fortu- on each side. nate enough to Trees jutting secure, may be out, appeared certain of ex- like flowers in a periencing the gigantic vase. time: sof | o their The scene was lives. One not to be CHAS. A, PYNE AND GUIDES Thecompletion described, and of the Grand will live long in our memories. From Barrier Lake we soon crossed the short portage to Quinze Lake, and after paddling down this lake came to the long eighteen mile portage from Klock’s farm to North Temiskaming. The ground was even worse on our re- turn trip than when we went in, owing to the heavy rains which had visited this country—in some places it had rained for a fortnight and in others, they told us there had been nocessation for three weeks. When we reached N>rth Tem- Trunk Pacific will lead to a rapid devel- opement of the vast mining interests of the Abitibi district. This line will do for Abitibi what the Temiskaming and Northern Ontario has done for Cobalt. That this section is as rich in gold as Cobalt in silver has been demonstrated by experts. Thus it is the T. & N. O. and the G. T. P. will open up a greater mineral area than Canadians have yet dreamed about. Some day the eyes of the whole world will be turned towards Canada and her vast treasure vaults. Our Fishing and Hunting Expedition. BY W. INCE our never-to-be-forgotten duck hunt in October 1906 we had many many times discussed a trip to the northern lakes, and made arrangements for the same to come offin the fall of 1907. Now, Bruce, although he had in reality never whipped a point for the wary trout, had in his imagination been catch- ing them all the summer. I must cor- fess that during our conversations about the trip I too had hada _ foretaste of the enchanting sport. : These pleasant anticipations are all over now. They have passed from antici- cipations into realities and the realization quite measured up to our preconceiv- ed ideas, which is Saying a great deal. Our party should havecon- sisted of four in- dividuals but things went wrong and only two of us were able to set out when the time eam ese One gentlemen, who is a contractor, got tied up in his work and found it impossible to get off. The same difficulty prevented his friend from joining us. Mr. Bruce Hamilton, of the Copp, Clark Company, Toronto, was very anxious to keep his part of the agreement and I determined not to disap- point him so we agreed to go together. Accordingly we devoted October eighth to packing our camping outfit and be- lieving we had included everything we were likely to want, we set off early on the morning of the ninth. The sun was just sending out his meteor rays from east to west over the cold frost covered land when we made a start. During the night everything had been covered witha mantle of white. OFF FOR THE TROUT AND PARTRIDGE. HICKSON. When our teamster stood with the lines in his hand ready to start we took a snap-shot. Then ‘‘snap’’ went the whip, and round went the wheels and we were off ona winding road through a luxuriant growth of maple, birch, popular, hem- lock, and larch till we came to a belt of evergreens where the ozone is laden with resinous odors from the waving pines. We reached the shores of Lake Mas- sassaga half an hour after noon and here we dined. Shortly after finishing our meal, we had our canoe loaded and were gliding along to Lake Ketchecomma. It was not long, however before wefoundthatour , canoe was too heavily laden. The canoe could not rise on the waves and we took in’ water with every breaker that came. There was nothing for it but to lighten the boat, and so we ran behind a point into a cove where we cach- ed part of our load. Putting out again we had no diffi- culty in paddling to the river between Massassaga and Ketchecomma, where we unloaded and retunred for the bal- ance. This work took us a couple of hours, as we had to face avery heavy head wind on the return trip. At the mouth ofthe river we again loaded all the equipment in the canoe and paddled along its quiet waters till we came to the rapids, about a mile from Ketchecomma. When the water is kept well up in the dam at the foot of Lake Masassaga one is able to paddle up these rapids. At the time we were there we found them impossible for canoes and had to portage round them. It was half past four in the afternoon when we arriv- 730 ed at Lake Katchecomma and we were atonce enchanted with the beautiful scenes aroundus. The lake is studded with islands of great variety of shape, size and beauty. The shores are varied by sandy beaches, large granite rocks, and high bluffs, which when viewed from the centre of the lake form a majestic panorama. As we looked away over the hills, slopes, valleys, glens and high bluffs which were covered with oak, maple, hemlock and pine with their varied tints and hues we could not help feeling and expressing the same to each other, that this lovely scene was worth a_ hard day’s work. It was six o’clock by the time we got into camp and we were’ soon sitting in the ruddy glow of the big camp fire that Bruce built at the front of the _tent. We heart- ily enjoyed our supper, had a pipe and a chat, and turned in for the night, scarcely moving in our blankets till morning. During the night it rained heavily, though we heard noth- ing of it, and we decided that after breakfast we would go up Pencil Creek for a partridge hunt as the leaves were wet and we could travel noiselessly. On the way up Bruce was very impatient, and plied me with such questions as _ the fol- lowing: ‘‘Do you think we will get many partridges ?” ‘‘Do you think we will geta whack at the ducks?” ‘‘May we not run into a bear?’ Then he would pull out his box of buckshot and only return it when I assured him that on that trip he would need neither bullets nor buckshot. After a few seconds quiet he broke out again: ‘‘What about that bull moose that is up here ?” and again he rattled the buckshot in the box. I had much difficulty in persuading him to believe that the bull moose would take GETTING READY FOR THE ‘‘BULLEA’’. ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. care of himself and the chances were we should not even get a peep at him. After he had interrogated me about nearly every species of game in our large hunt- ing domain I managed finally to induce him to put twenty-five of Ely’s Grand Prix No. 5 smokeless shells in his bag and we started in our canoe to go up the lake towards the mouth of the Creek. Only a short distance had been cover- ed when I looked past Bruce, who was in the bow, and saw two ducks (widgeons) swimming ahead of us. At once I drew his attention to them and as he hastily took up his breech loader, slipped in two shells, and cocked both barrels, I pad- dled toward them as noiselessly as a snake. When we were within thirty-five yards of them they arose and Bruce pres- sed both trig- gers in quick succession. Not a bird quivered, however, nota feather fluttered —as Bruce had punched the at- mosphere _ be- hind their tail feathers. He glanced round at me reproach- fully and said “IT wish you had been here with that left barrel Of ( yoursswy a calmly informed him that I had no desire to shoot at the tail feathers of widgeons. In the woods we were more fortunate. Each of us got a bird on the upward trip and on the homeward marchI secured another. The next thing was to get ready the ‘‘bullea” which is far and away the most palateable dish we have in our outings. Bruce was bubbling over with super- fluous energy and made an attempt to do an hundred and one things at once— with the usual result. He was going to make a bed of boughs ; to cut a couple of cords of wood for the camp fire ; to put up tables ; to make seats ; to put up aline for our bedclothing ; to catch ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. minnows for bait ; to get our rods and lines ready for the trout ; to shoota duck or two to flavor the ‘‘bullea’’—yes he was certainly on the Resgestoe. When din- ner was ready he was still ‘‘doing some,” till he stepped backwards into our dinner set, spread out on the lap of Mother Earth, and spilled our tea ; then he kept firing logs on the fire before the tent in quite a promiscuous fashion till one rol- led into the middle of our culinary and made a tremendous rattle. After these exertions he thought we had better have some dinner and I did not oppose him in this idea. Down we sat therefore and commenced the onslaught on the good things provided. Bruce maintained his energy till everything was cleared off our Sumptuous board and I came out a poor second. In the afternoon we made up our bed of hemlock boughs and then went off to shoot ducks as theycame down Pencil Creek. They flew very indifferently and we only registered one hit for the evening, having the uncomfortable experience of tramping home in a pelting rain. Bruce shone when he got to camp and so did his big bonfire. The same may be said of everything around the camp and in the woods and once more we took supper in the red glow of the huge pine root he had placed on the fire. We were early under the blankets and dead to the world till morning. The next day we were off to the woods for partridge but instead of partridge I saw three deer as they loped off through the woods. It soon began to rain heavily and we made our way to camp without having had one chance at a shot. Soon after dinner the rain ceased and we caught some bait and tried tor the land locked grey and red salmon trout for a short time in the evening but with- out success, We had now reached the evening of Saturday and decided to remain where we were till Monday when we moved our camp to another island and tried for trout on the newgrounds. Bruce had not been more than two minutes whipping the point on which I landed him when I saw him struggling with a beauty which he landed. This was his first trout and I saw him look towards me with an ex- pression on his face which seemed to 731 say ‘“‘What on earth are you doing ?” Just then my own line was drawn taut and after a struggle I succeeded in landing a three pounder. Just then things were exactly as Bruce desired them. At that moment everything in the world seemed good to him and he pronounced the island on which we were stationad as the nicest spotin the universe. It was not long before he captured another three pounder and I followed suit ; and then we landed two more that Bruce could not refrain from admiring. We paddled back to camp with our beauties and had fresh salmon for supper. On the following morning we undertook a short hunt and added three birds to our store of game. Fishing occupied our atten- tion during the afternoon and success again attended our efforts, eight nice fish being landed. Bruce was enthusiastic over this experience as he landed six from one spot. 1 Ui Ree or 4 OF Our minnow can was placed on the top of a big red granite rock and as the trout took Bruce’s minnows about every moment he had to make many pilgrimages to the minnow can. As the trout came rattling out on the rocks hegrew reckless and ran up and down the steep granite cliffs with as much confidence and agility as though ona carpeted floor. Finally he missed his footing and came rolling down from the top to the brink of the water, when as _ he said, he ‘‘stuck in his toes and his heels” and hung on. I drew my bait out of the water and prepared to fish him out of the lake but my precautions were unnecessary for the active man was immediately on his ‘‘old stand” and soon struggling with another beauty. While Bruce was so well en- gaged I landed two and had a fierce fight with one I could not land. Now although I have caught many large trout, large bass and large maski- nonge I never had hold ofa fish that gave me such trouble. When I gave him the line he pulled till I was down to the very water’sedge. After a good deal ot frantic struggling I decided to bring him back to me which was a mistake for although! turned him he had still so much vitality and power that he kept up the fight steadily till he broke his hold when he darted off six inches below the surface 732 of the water toward Bruce. The latter declared him to be a monster and said that he could see a large portion of the mouth of the fish which nad been torn off during the struggle. We did not kill many birds on any of our trips. All we saw were old birds and these were intwo and threesand very wild. Accordingly we voted not to go to the woods on our last forenoon. No covies were seen by us and we concluded that the cold weather in May and June last had killed most of the chickens. A few more seasons like the last would go a long way to cause the partridge to be- come extinct. In the evening we landed four large grey salmon. ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. Bruce is no longer a ‘‘tenderfoot” or an amateur sportsman but a professional of the first water who has qualified for the position by good sound work. Next morning we packed up and turn- ed our bronzed faces towards Bobcaygeon where we landed at four o’clock in the afternoon. Both were much benefitted by our trip and in addition to the gain in health we have accumulated a store of pleasant re- collections which we hope to increase as the years roll on, as each has made a mental vow to repeat this trip each year as often as circumstances will permit. Spending a Vacation in Canadian Wilds. | i George H. Fowler, of Bristol, iM Conn., writes enthusiastically of a fortnight spent by hir- on the pre- serve of the Scott Fish and Game Club in the Province of Quebec. He left his home town by the early train on Monday morning, September second, and the same afternoon reached Sherbrooke where he met General Paul Lang and two other friends who were to accompany him on the trip. The next morning they travelled to Quebec city and were much interested in visiting the famous and historic spots in and around the Ancient Capital. Later in the afternoon they took the Intercolon- ial for Trois Pistoles, a French Canadian town one hundred and forty-seven miles further on. As no one at the hotel could speak English, and as none of the party knew French, they were for a time in a quandary but soon found means to make their wants known and enjoyed a hearty supper anda good night’s rest in com- fortable pleasant rooms. They were early on the road the follow- ing morning and with good reason. Camping outfits with rods and rifles and other paraphenalia were packed on two heavy buckboards, drawn by two good horses and with two French boy drivers they set off for St. Jean de Dieu, a jour- ney of twelve miles east ‘‘over the worst road I ever saw.””, The road was full of holes, and mud and rocks were so plenti- fully intermingled that it appeared as though someone, instead of making a road had attempted to see if it were not possible to make the place impassable. To make things worse rain fell plentifully and made the journey a cheerless one. After four hours of heavy work they reached the settlement where they chang- ed horses, loaded their belongings into heavy waggons and started on another twelve miles to the home camp. The road led through a solid wilderness of spruce and cedar and was so bad that Mr. Fowler gives up the attempt to make readers understand how little like aroadit was. Words are too poora vehicle for such a description. The second twelve miles took them five hours to accomplish and when they reached the camp after nine hours of heart-breaking work they were about as depressed a set of mortals as it would be possible to find. Wet, weary and hungry they were ready to give up all thoughts of enjoyment. The transformation scene, however, enchanted them. At the Camp they found fifteen mem- bers of the Club who gave them a hearty reception. They were at once introduced into a warm and dry place and found a venison and fish supper awaiting them. ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN GANADA. Speedily they forgot the trials and dis- comforts they had undergone and cheer- fully acknowledged that they enjoyed the present comforts all the more for their experiences. They were warmly congrat- ulated upon the success of their efforts in reaching the Camp and assured that the reward awaiting them would amply compensate them for what they had undergone. Indeed the warmth and comfort of the Camp, to say nothing of the supper and the company, made all four think that they had been sufficiently rewarded. A couple of hours smoke and talk, during which time much fishing and hunting experiences were exchanged, preceded retirement andthe strenuous exertions of the day assured quiet re- pose. All the party met at breakfast next morning when venison steak, trout, baked and boiled potatoes, gems, corn cake, g-iddle cakes, etc. were served. Then a division was made, some going off for a hunting trip and others content- ing themselves with fishing. Mr. Fowler describes the Scott Fish and Game Preserve as a tract of wild, heavily timbered land comprising an area ten miles wide and thirty miles long leased from the Provincial Government ot Quebector a termof years. Included in the preserve are twenty-two lakes and ponds, some nearly two miles long and “they are just alive with nothing but square tailed trout.” The largest of these lakes is named St. John and here the party spent the first day fly fishing. At every cast they took from one to three trout averaging about half a pound each. This was grand but the size was not large enough to satisfy the lovers of fly fishing. Accordingly the next morning with rifles, rods, a guide and two day’s sup- plies the party crossed Lake St. John and took the trail to three lakes known to the members of the Clubas the First, Second and Third Lakes of Big Trout. The way tsok them through a dense forest of cedar and spruce and without a guide they would soon have been hopelessly lost. At the Lakes they found a fine camp with everything comfortable. Mr. Fowler says : ‘‘I never saw such fishing in my life. We could go from one lake to the other in a boat and it 733 made no difference where we fished, we could take trout from two to three and a half pounds at every cast. No one but a lover of fly fishing can realize the fun there is in playing these speckled beaut- 1€S ON a Six ounce fly rod.” Four members of the camp with their guides started for the home Camp on the following morning carrying with them one hundred pounds of dressed trout, twenty-five pounds being the amount each member could take home. The Club have forty-five boats on these lakes and in addition to four fine camps have sev- eral lean-tos located on the shores of the lakes where the hunters can watch for moose, caribou and deer. All the supplies for the camp are taken induring the winter with teams and sleighs and four guides are kept at the home Camp all the time. These men make trips on snowshoes to all the lakes once every two days in order to guard against the settlers catching trout through the ice. Last winter snow was seven feet deep on the level and these men had Weary werk. In a vast tract of wilderness of nearly two hundred square miles there are only tour fish and game clubs holding leases from the Quebec Government. These immense areas give every chance of good fishing and hunting, and being situated as they are right in the wilds itis only against wanderers that precautions are taken. Every Club protects its own area and both fish and game so speedily respond to the amount of protection given them that they are found in sufficient plentiful quantities for members and their guests. There never need be any fear on this head so long as the present effective guard is maintained. In leaving Canada, Mr. Fowler ex- pressed the hope that ere long he would be able to pay a further visit and enjoy the unsurpassed fishing and shooting in the fine Province of Quebec. At the time of Mr. Fowler’s visit he had not much chance of seeing big game but he found sufficent evidences of their pre- sence to assure him that later on there would be moose, caribon, deer and bears more than sufficient to afford sport in plenty for all the members of the Club and their friends. Nature’s Elixir— And it is Not Work. BY THOS. JOHNSON. ‘‘Have heard discontented people say The boy who always wants to play, Will prove to be a blockhead, As a rule.” But you answer them, and say, Always work and never play, Will make him both a blockhead, And a fool.” IT a point forty-eight miles west of A Winnipeg, on the Canadian Pacific = Railway and a drive of ten miles north, you arrive ata modest looking shooting lodge. The situation of this lodge is remarkable, as you leave a city, containing a population of upwards of one _ hundred thousand, at eight thirty in the morning,and arrive at the shooting head- quarters by noon. Yet this shooting-box stands on the fringe of civiliza- tion, as no Other habitation — lies between it and the pole. A re- ference: ito the map will show that it could not be otherwise, as the country for nearly a_ thou- sand miles north is one immense duck breeding territory. My first shooting in these marshes was in [883, and I have shot there nearly every fall since that date. It certainly has afforded me unlimited pleasure to en- tertain many sportsmen, whom I number amongst my best friends, and, I think I put it mildly in saying that our outings have always been a mutual, and gigantic jag of joy. THE MODEST LOOKING SHOOTING LODGE. Old English Song. I once heard the remark, ‘‘What a lot of discomfort a duck shooter will en- dure.” I have had many experiences, but I] cannot recall one that does not afford methe greatest pleasure to think upon. I wasina duck marsh with awellknown sportsman, who is now one of Chicago’s _ pro- minent business men. He detest- ed office work, yet his present - robust health de- monstrates the good he receiv- ed from his out- ings. At the per- iod I am writing of, we stood in thereedstoshoot, usually just be- fore dusk, and when our present day system was unknown, viz., of having boats with easy arm-chairs, and a punter to do the work, in fact, the maximum amount of sport with the minimum of exertion. We were having good shooting, but night was upon us before we knew it. A big rain and wind storm sprang up very sud- denly, which created an inky darkness, and caused us to lose our way to the main-land. We took each other by the collar, and we tramped knee deep through the weeds. In resting for a moment, I ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. BOATS WITH EASY ARM CHAIRS AND PUNTERS TO DO THE WORK, BUT STRONG ENOUGH TO ICE THAT HAS FORMED IN THE CREEKS. BREAK THE yelled in my companion’s ear ‘‘This is Hades.” “Yes,” said my friend, ‘‘but it is not work!” When you remember the attendent discomforts of duck shooting to say, that ‘It is not work”’ will seem a paradoxical adjective. But what is meant is that it is not brain work, but a pleasurab'e toil. This is exemplified in the fact that a duck shooter will paddle up a creek before the break of day, with the snow drifting in his face, and the thermometer near zero, and say with a shiver, BLora. but it’s cold! Yet .a smile will play upon his counten- ance, as he thinks of the coming flight, and he will ejaculate with agrin, ‘‘This is not work!” If he is in his office, and feels the slightest draft, and the tempera- ture is not just to his liking, he will ‘‘cuss” somebody for the dis- comfort he is suffering, but he will crouch in his boat, with the thinnest of reeds for a wind break, and gaze by the hour for the ducks that never come. Yet he will tell youthat the real pleasure of duck shooting is in anticipa- tion and reminiscences, and that “It is not work.” 735 There is another, and better view of the alleged hardships of duck shooting. I have had, as guests, scores of victims of that brain racking affection, viz., sleep- lessness, yet I never knew a case, after a sufferer of insomnia had paddled for a couple of days through the creeks, and in the bays, where he did not sleep the sleep that is claimed to be enjoy- ed by the just. Fra Albertus says ‘‘That the creed of the future must be more work, of the kind in which you forget yourself, and that the re- ward is not idleness nor rest, but increased capacity, and more work !” This is very nice for a dreamer, but itis poor advice for grain and stock gamblers, who, in their greed for money, rack their brains to such an extent that, in the hotel bars of the vicinity of Chicago’s and New York’s gambling dens, which the frequenters call Stock and Grain Ex- changes, you never hear a call for a ‘high ball,’ a ‘cocktail,’ or any of the many drinks that are dispensed at such places ; but you will hear a short, sharp, snappy order for ‘‘A streak of lightning,” ‘‘A corpse reviver,” a ‘‘Pick me up,” anda dozen other euphonious decoctions that are dispensed at these drug shops, and which are served not, as the Frenchman MANITOBAN AND HIS PUNTER. 736 says, ‘‘To bring the glad,” but to quiet the nerves. If these men whose brains are kept in a continual state of excite- ment, and whose stomachs are ruined by artificial tonics, and also the busy busi- ness men who are cooped up at their desks the year round, would try a little play and take a holiday in a duck marsh, they will find fresh cream, eggs, butter, and best of all, fresh air, an antidote that ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. will drive the cobwebs and aches from their brains, and their digestions will knock dyspepsia endways. This will naturally add years to their lives and create a feeling that I have many times felt, viz., to stand up in my boat, doff my cap and fervently thank the Creator of all goodness, and say ‘‘This is glorious and best of all ‘It is not work.” ” The Deer Season of 1907. BY G. J. MITCHELL, WEHEN the Express and Railway com- W| panies have made their official re- ~ turns of the deer shipped during the ’07 season, just closed, methinks a shortage will be noticed in the number of deer when the added hunters for each district are taken into consideration. In that great deer country lying between the Northern Muskoka Lakes andthe Magnetawan, perhaps as fine a deer cover as exists any where on this contin- ent, the opinion prevails that while deer were there in plentitude, the depleted forests, railway construction and a gen- eral encroachment of the settlements have forced the wily redskins deeper into the recesses of the thickets, from which they issue when driven by the dogs, only to trek many miles across country and woe to the nimrod that fails to stop ’em when they cross his runway. In our own district, situated some few miles north of the railway in the Parry Sound District, we found a great many deer. Our dogs were set down on the tracks only to run their heads off on bucks of more or less uncertain age, while in previous years our count always showeda greater percent- age of does. This to be sure we deplored, for every doe killed means that the deer population of next year is depleted by One and generally two fawns and we rath- er enjoyed slaughtering the horned fellows when opportunity offered. Our chief mistake was in confining our party to six or seven men. MHad we ten or a dozen, more deer would have fallen to our lot and fewer dogs would have been lost. This subject of dogs is truly a grievous one and around our camp-fire at night we threshed it out from many view points. We took with us from Toronto five finely and city bred fox hounds, three of which had previously run on deer and two bred in the purple, of which great things were expected. The first morning’s hunt an experienced dog with a novice bitch were pt down on a track, the old fellow giving tongue at a great rate, the leashes were unslipped and they went away at racing speed. ’Twas a pleasure surely to watch that pair, the old fellow with his dependable nose covering ground ata great rate, while the bitch ranged after him running true and strong. A very few minutes elapsed when they had him going and we sat on the nearest log to follow the run. Continuous music from the pair indicated a good hot scent. “Billy”? who was with me anxiously awaited the report of the rifle, ‘‘Where is he heading for ?” I asked. ‘‘Ought to hear ‘The Duke’ open up presently,” said he, but no they swung further up the river and after a few minutes were out of hearing. The old dog returned the next day, the bitch was _ recovered in time to crate for the down trip; such are the vicis- situdes of the hunt. This not only hap- pened to us several times, and we cover- ed, I am afraid tosay how many miles, to the adjoining camps in search of them, but we also learned later that our lost dogs were doing some famous running © for our neighbors to the north. The subject of how to breed the best deer-dog, hound, collie or mixture, is one of unending discussion. I have seen deer | ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. watered, and watered quickly by a black cocker spaniel. In our district, collies do very fine work. A party to the north of us worked three collie and hound cros- sed pups, but eighteen months old, every day for a tortnight and many, many deer were shot ahead of them. Instances in- numerable of all kinds of breeds and matings developing into good deer dogs could be collected in one trip to the woods in deer season, yet withal, a good deep chested, straight legged, good bon- ed fox hound which has been kept off rabbits and hare, is to my mind the ideal dog for running deer. They possess the proper hunting instinct, good staying qualities and give excellent tongue. I prefer a light set up dog with good feet, just out of the hardier class, and in my experience the females work better than the males. Probably one of the greatest mistakes made with dogs from the city, meaning those whose opportunity is limited for running on fox orrabbit, is to expecta dog soft in flesh and short in wind to do himself justice in the early part of the hunt. He should never be started with a native dog or with one older or in bet- ter physical condition, else should the run be long he will play out and become AFTER SUNSET. 737 discouraged and disappoint you badly when you attempt to demonstrate his qualities to your friends. A careful handling is necessary for the first few days. He should be picked up after his first good run, put on chain and housed in a warm place and aftera good meal his feet well bathed with tincture of arnica or whiskey, which serves to relieve the soreness and toughens the skin, mak- ing them less liable to bruises and cuts resulting from the many miles of burnt rocks everywhere prevalent in our north country and which furnishes hard footing for our faithful canines. The hounding of deer has been decried at great length and by many men famous in hunting lore. In a number of respects I admit their contentions but I love a good dog and if properly trained he is in- valuable tothe hunting party, whose hunting combines the pleasure of the hunt with the securing of a few pounds of venison to treat their friends upon their returnto thecity. Give me the bon comaradie of a few congenial fellows, a comfortable shack to live in, a cook that ‘knows how,” include the dogs and you have an ideal hunting party out for the sport at its best. With its many discomfitures and the omnipresent element of danger the sport of deer hunting can justly be termed— decidedly popular and it has always been a source of mystery to me why more of our towns people and city folk do not take advantage of an outing which our country to the north so splendidly affords. After Sunset. BY C. H. HOOPER. Oft after northern sunset comes a time When, spell-bound in its silence, stands the scene; Against the sky-—a sentinel serene— The glowing twilight silhouettes the pine. An Autumn Tragedy. BY THE REV. ANDREW MURDOCH, M.A.,LLD. rmiHE dead leaves rustled in the path that led down to where my canoe == lay turned bottom up under the shade of the willows, with the maple paddles under it. The shore of the lake ‘was clothed with second growth ash, soft maples and black alder. Wild grape vines ran everywhere among the trees in graceful festoons. After the frost has come these vines are often vis- ited by the ruffed grouse. Grapes and thorn apples make up a good portion of the autumn food of the grouse. The far shore of the lake was still in a state of nature; the original forest coming down to the water’s edge. The last Fisher (the largest known member of the weasel family) that was seen in this whole country side, was caught in a trap which a boy set for a raccoon just at the upper end of the lake. Once ina while even yet the cry of a stray lynx is heard on this lonely shore. The lake is but a small one; and is filled with thin mud, except a stratum of surface water, which varies in depth with the season. As I shoved out the canoe from the shore the water had become clear as crystal from the effects of the frosts that had lately fallen. For frost has the effect of killing the algae and other microscopic growth that swarm in the lakes and rivers during summer, and precipitating them to the bottom. One can then see the various fishes down deep in their native haunts. The surface of the mud was marked in many places with the trail of water snails and clam shells. Once I came suddenly on an immense turtle, whose back was overgrown with moss. A couple of sluggish creeks ran into the lake. Their mouths are fringed with wild rice, and afford famous places for the hunter to watch for the black ducks that come to feed just after daylight. For it is a peculiar habit of these fowls that they never spend the day in the same body of water where they pass the night. The outlet is almost overgrown with willows and bulrushes. Once a beaver dam, fully half a mile long, extended round the lower end of the lake. The remains can be still traced for some dis- tance. For real pleasure as well as for ob- servation the canoe is vastly superior to the boat. An old hunter always kneels in his canoe, his knees braced against the sides. Partly supported also by sit- ting on anarrow thwart, he can look ahead and on either hand, instead of, as in a boat, moving with his back to the objects he wishes to catch sight of. The mud under the shallow water is cut into converging channels by the in- creasing current drawing into the outlet; so the canoe moves easily through the narrow openings between the bogs. It was early November, a typical Indian Summer afternoon. A dreamy haze hung over the earth. The air was full of swarms of ephemera sporting in the sunshine. The pair of loons that had made the lake their summer home had gone south with their young ones, now grown as big as themselves. Overhead an osprey circled over the lake. The vast forest of dry weeds stretching away on every side stood motionless in the still atmosphere. Great pike, dis- turbed by the passing canoe darted off, their course marked by the movement of the weeds through whicb they ploughed their way. Here a bog covered with feathers showed where a flock of wood ducks had plumed themselves after their morn- ing meal. A coot scurried away among the sedges. Tracks of muskrats ‘are everywhere on the soft mud; and the low shores are tunneled with their burrows. Here close along the margin of the water, a track almost like the print of a baby’s foot shows where a raccoon has been frog hunting. The canoe, pushed beneath a clump of over-arching willows, _ flouted out into a pond, an enlargement | of the creek about twenty yards across. — A backward turn of the paddle | ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA brought the canoe to an’ instant stand- still; tor a most unusual sight presented itself. The surface of the pond was dotted with muskrats, lying flat and per- fectly still upon the water, with their noses all pointing in one direction. Muskrats are usually timid enough; and like most fur bearing animals are noc- turnal in their habits. They are rarely seen in the day time, and then only in dark cloudy weather. Here then were two very singular things; a lot of these little creatures out in the sunshine, and lying on the water so near that I could touch some of them with the paddle. Yet they showed none of their usual fear of man. There was surely some cause for their leaving their snug houses, which dotted the margin of the pond. So we'll wait andsee. The little fellows seemed to know that I would not hurt them. Presently, some way off at the north end of the pond, the direction in which they were pointing, the dry grass parted, anda slim, snakelike neck and pointed nose were thrust out, the little eyes blinking in the sun, and the head swaying from side to side, as the mink looked out over the pond, seeking to lo- cate its prey. Here was the explanation. The mink is the sworn foe of the musk- rat, and gives him no end of trouble. This one in circling the pond had en- tered one of the houses. But in some way the inmates had escaped; and in some way also they had communicated the alarming news of a hostile presence to every house in the pond. The beaver signals danger by a sharp blow of his flat tail on the water. This can be heard a long way, for water is a good conduc- tor of sound. Perhaps the sudden plunge of the rats in the first house at- tacked warned the others. Anyway, warned they had been. And here they lay, every little frame quivering with ex- citement; every nose pointed towards the spot where the mink appeared; they _ knew right well he was there before he showed himself. A light sixteen bore A personal encounter with wolves is reported from Fort Frances, Ont. Chief Thunderer of the Chippewas was attacked by a pack while in the woods with no other weapon than his axe. He kept 739 lay across the thwart, and my hand slipped down to get it. But slight as was the motion, the mink was too quick, and the head was instantly withdrawn. I waited some time for the mink to again show himself. But he had seen enough and did not re-appear. All the time the rats lay still upon the water, showing the utmost confidence in my good inten- tions. Or rather here was an illustra- tion of what Dr. Chalmers calls ‘‘the expulsive power of a new affection.” The natural fear of man on the part of the muskrats was overcome by the still stronger fear of their hereditary foe. And illustrations of this same principle are not uncommonly met with. A friendof mine was one day working in a field near the edge of a forest where deer are still found. He heard the baying of a hound and a fawn, with the pretty white spots still on its sides, came bounding towards him, and stood trembling beside him. To his credit be it said, the fawn was protected and the dog driven off. The fawn remained in the field all afternoon, feeling safe from pursuit. The Lower Canadian foreman of a shanty told me that one day a deer suddenly bounded into the space cleared away around the great pine he had cut down. A moment later two grey timber wolves appeared, but slunk away when they saw the Frenchman. The deer had heard the sound of the axe, and sought the protec- tion of man. But the muskrats in the pond were soon to be freed from their dreaded enemy. Coming up the inlet as the early November evening was closing in, I saw the mink racing along the strip of dry mud that stretched from the fringe of reeds to the edge of the water. He came on with a long, loping gait; his brush held well up out of danger from the mud. A well directed shot rolled the marauder over, and his prime skin, after a trip to the furrier in Montreal, formed the band for a small boy’s winter cap. them off with this weapon, killing one and maiming another when fortnnately help arrived from his camp. The Indians state that this early fury of the wolves indicate a severe winter. International Control of the @ mHIS subject, which has been forced more and more upon the attention of those concerned in the work of fish and game protection, received a great impetus at the last meeting of the American Fisheries Society held at Erie, Pennsylvania. The American Fisheries Society is an organization of fish culturists, ichthyolog- ists and other persons in the United States and Canada directly interested in fish and the fisheries. Among its members are the United States Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries and his leading subordin- ates and most of the state fishery officials and some of their principal subordinates. The last meeting of the Society was attended by Mr. A. Kelly Evans, Secre- tary at Headquarters of the Ontario Fish and Game Protective Association who was On the order paper to speak upon ‘‘How Fish and Game Protective Asso- ciations may assist the Fish Culturiet and the International Problem of the proper Government of the Fisheries of the Great Lakes.” We give his address in full as reported by the Society’s stenographer as it was the means of carrying the resolution he had introduced pledging the Society to use all its influence in the direction of causing an international informal confer- ence to be called of representatives of the different States bordering on the Great Lakes, representatives of the Pro- vince of Ontario and the Federal Adminis- trations both at Washington and at Ottawa. The matter was left in the hands of the Executive Committee of the Society of which the Honorable W. E. Meehan, Commissioner of Fisheries of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is Chairman, and this official has issued in- vitations to the several Governments con- cerned to send delegates to such a Con- ference. At date of writing several States and the Province of Ontario have already accepted the invitation and it is expected that the Federal Authorities willalso accept the suggestion, as such a Conference it ishoped when held will pavethe way to a permanent agreement, by means of which a more uniform system of regula- Great Lakes Fisheries. tions could be put in force resulting very beneficially to the people on both sides of the border. Mr. Evans said: Itis with a great deal of trepidation that I venture to make a few remarks when | remember that the gentlemen present may be considered sa- vants on the question of fish culture, but I shall not be long and I trust you will bear with me. I want to give you some idea of what might be deemed the necessity of your taking an interest in organizations which may help you largely in the work you are carrying on. I refer to Fish and Game Protective Associations, and in order to impress this upon you I will explain cer- , tain occurrences in my own Province of Ontario. I feel sure you must all take an inter- est in this Province, particularly because it controls practically one half of the fisheries of the Great Lakes, and besides this it has enormous resources in other Lakes which do not touch your borders, as well as many very large rivers. Touching the Fisheries of the Great Lakes there have been two Commissions appointed of late years in Canada, one by the Provincial Government at Toronto, —a Liberal administration—and one by the Federal Government of Ottawa—a Conservative administration. The docu- ment I hold in my hand is the report of the Commission appointed by the Federal authorities and it is a very rare book. It contains such an expose of the horrible de- struction of fish life that had been going on up to 1890, that it has been more or less suppressed. I am however, fortunate enough to possess a copy, and I will simply read a little bit of sworn testimony from it to show you the conditions exist- ing in Lake Ontario comparatively a small number of years ago. This Commission was appointed by Sir Hibbert Tupper in 1893, and the Com- misioners went all through the Country taking the evidence in an extensive man- ner under oath. The testimony I am going to quote is that of an American citizen who afterwards became a British subject : ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. ‘““Midland, Ont., 8th December, 1892. The Commission met at the Public School Hall, at 10 a.m., pursuant to notice. Mr. Albert Hutchins was duly sworn, —live in Midland—has been a fisherman since 1850—is a British subject since then, though born in the United States. Has fished here and in the Georgian Bay for fourteen years — balance of the time in Lake Ontario. Witness examined by Mr. Wilmot. fish and trout, the great majority were whitefish and were caught at Wellington Beach. They were caught very numer- ously with seines, as many as from 5,000 to 10,000 in one haul during the night ; this was in the summer time, in June and July. These were salted or sold on the ground to dealers. many ina season as would allow the owners of the seine for their share about $2,000, the other 2,000 would go to the fishermen. Even more than this number were caught sometimes, Fishing was carried on in thefall of the year also. Whitefish were thick also everywhere in Lake Ontario at that time, I have known as many as 90,000 to be taken in one haul in one night; I was present and saw them counted. I have often knownof from 5,000 to 10,000 being taken, and have taken 40,000 myself in a seine several times ; this was in July, at Wellington Beach. Those that were saved of the 90,000 hauled were salted, many of these were lost because they could not be taken care of. There was another haul as large as this taken at West Lake Beach ; the net wasa 175 rod seine, it was then called the sou’-wester’. When I lett Lake Ontario, some fourteen years ago, there was no whitefish to be had by the fisher- men where these great hauls had been made before, in fact the whitefish fishery had ceased to exist, there was no more of it. I left Lake Ontario to fish here, and a number of other fishermen also left there for the same cause.” You, no doubt are aware of the horrible destruction of whitefish that took place about the same time in the Detroit River, where on the Canadian side pens had to be constructed to take care of the im- I have caught as. 741 mense quantities of fish caught in the spawning season. It is hardly necessary to tell you that the recommendations of the Commission- ers after taking all the evidence were very sweeping. I have here also the report of the Royal Commission appointed by the Ontario Government, dated [892. This report was obtained somewhat in the same man- ner as the Dominion, except that in refer- ence to the fisheries, written questions were sent out and were answered by four hundred and ninety-seven persons of all walks of life, and the Commission sat and took sworn testimony at many points throughout the Province. I would only draw to your attention, the following recommendations of this Commission : Your commissioners are of the opinion that pound nets should be entirely abol- ished in the waters of the Province, and that no gill netting should be allowed ex- cept by special permission from the Game and Fish Commissioners. The extent to which netting is carried on is also inconceivable and the spawning grounds are stripped year after year, until in many places where fish abounded formerly in large numbers, there is no yield now at all. Ifa force of Game Wardens are appointed, this matter could be vigorously looked into, and the slaughter and destruction could be very considerably lessened. The value of the fish yield is enormous and too much pains can not be taken to preserve what should always be a cheap food supply for the masses. Your Commissioners are of opinion that a Whitefish Hatchery, as well as a Trout Hatchery should be established in the Province by the Ontario Government. This would be both useful and popular, and would pay for itself over and over again. In a word, the Report all through may be called a damning arraignment of the then existing condition of things. Now, it is inconceivable to believe that any statesman, or even any politician, wishes to do harm to his Country, and when I[ tell you that these two documents I have quoted from prepared at great ex- penditure of time and money under the 742 of scientists and men amply qualified to take evidence, have been practically a dead-letter, the query ‘‘Why?” must arise in your minds. Each one of the constituences on Lakes Ontario and Erie has a small border upon the Lake, and Members of Parliament before each election,—candidates seeking re-election, have when canvassing along the Lake shore made promises to the net- fishermen. They have promised firsta diminution in the size of the meshes of the nets ; secondly an extension into the breeding seasons of the time in which nets could be placed ; and thirdly an in- crease of net-licenses beyond the possi- bility for which the waters can maintain a fish supply. But these same gentlemen when canvassing in the hinter- lands of their constituencies never told the people there the promises they had been making along the water-front, or that the result of these promises must eventually destroy a valuable food supply forthe masses. In other words to obtain the votes of a handful of the community this large and important industry has almost been destroyed. And here is where the assistance of such organisations as I represent may help vou in your work. Most of you, I take it, hold positions either at Washing- ton or inthe Bureau of Fisheries of your several States, which, largely debar you from taking any active part in politics. You may place, just as these gentlemen have done in the reports of the Commis- sions I have just read, wise recommenda- tions before your Legislatures, but unless you have some force outside of yourselves to back up these resolutions I fear that very many of them will meet the same fate that has befallen the recommenda- tions of these Commissions. The Association, which I have been somewhat instrumental in forming—The Ontario Fish aud Game Protective Asso- ciation—is one to which I would like to call your attention, and I have with me a number of copies of its Constitution and By-laws, which I will be glad to distri- bute. This Association was started in June. 1905, with headquarters at Toronto, and Branches throughout the Province. It was necessary to find people who would take an active interest in the work direction ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. and make some sacrifices. It so happen- ed that Mr. Oliver Adams and myself have been able to do this and by calling public meetings and addressing the same we have succeeded in forming thirty-five branches of our Association upto date. The result of this has been that at the last session of our Legislature a _ Bill passed which changes the whole condi- tion of things in regard to fish and game, and I am perfectly convinced that such a Bill could not have passed had it not been for the effect produced by our Asso- ciation. I should like in concluding this portion of my remarks to point out a method by which Blue-books can be used either in- tentionally or unintentionally to mislead the people. There has been undoubtedly an immense falling off in the fisheries of the Great Lakes—on our side of the bor- der, atany rate. That is, a falling off in the weight in pounds of our total catch, while the money value of that catch re- mains almost the same, andif you ex- amine the report of the Department of fisheries of Ontario for 1906, in a casual way, your attention is not called to the falling-off in pounds, but itis called to the fact that the values have not decreas- ed seriously. For instance, we find that in 1906, the total catch for the year is approximately 23,000,000 odd pounds, and we are given a value for this of ap- proximately $1,735,000. By turning to the year 1890, we find that the value of the fisheries is over $2,000,000, the weight, however, is given at approximately 29,- 000,000 pounds ; in other words there is a total decrease of some _ 6,000,000 pounds, and if you average the present sell- ing price per poundat eightcents (for,mark you, the decrease in weight is mainly in the more valuable and higher priced varieties, such as Whitefish and Trout) you will find an annual decrease in the neighborhood of $480,000. This amount of course can be varied by what you place the average price of fish at. I am putting it at eight cents, butif marked down to six cents the total amount would still be $360,000 and if you capitalize either of these sums at five per cent you will find that the capital assets of the Province of Ontario, as far as its fisheries go, has decreased anywhere from six to eight | able to make the fishermen ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA millions of dollars, and yet the blue-books are so arranged that it requires much delving to bring this point out. Here again is where the Association I repres- ent is able to do good work in bringing these facts to the attention of the people, to dissect these blue-books and to expose what I take it are either intentionally or unintentionally misleading statements on the part of the authorities. Again weare able as we have done on more that one occasion by the formation of our branches to produce a definite voting strength without going actually into politics. Where we have a large and successful branch such as in Hastings County we are able, for the first time in fifty years, to make the fishermen of the Bay of Quinte, one of the most important breed- ing grounds for whitefish on Lake Ontario, realize that there was a force outside of themselves interested in the regulations of the fishing there which must and would be harkened to by the authorities. The Fish Culturist has for years pointed out that the Bay of Quinte was a natural spawning ground, and made | recommendations which have not been | adopted, but when the authorities realized and when the local Members of Parliam- |} ent understood that there wasa force other than the net-fishermen they must | consider, composed of men of importance | in the community, representive citizens, | that there was a co-hesive strength de- | veloped and which would be further de- veloped before the next election; we were realize that the fish, swimming in these waters, belong to the mechanics of the city of Toronto, | as much as to the men happening to live | along the water-front, and matters have | materially improved in this Bay. These are instances of the grounds upon which I ask you, as far as lies in | your power, to encourage bodies of men who may not have the same scientific knowledge as yourselves, but whoare an- xious and may be able to help you in the useful work you are carrying on. I should like now to make a few re- |marks in relation to the International aspect of this case. [ have heard since arriving in Erie, a great many remarks about the advisability of the several 743 States handing over their rights of Govern- ment over their territorial waters to the Federal authorities at Washington, and I quite realize the wisdom of sucha step in order to bring about uniform regula- tions as to seasons, sizes of mesh, etc., but with us on our side there is a differ- ence—there is a divided authority over our fisheries between the Federal and Provincial authorities. The Federal powers are complete over the regulations but the Provincial Government has the sole right of issuing net licenses. There are political reasons in our country which make it very unlikely that the Province of Ontario will give up to the Federal Government the net-licensing powers, andif anything is done at the present time to bring about some better understanding between the United States and Canada, in regard to these fisheries, the first step would be that the individual States of the Union should hand over to the Federal Government their rights over their fisheries after which, we in Ontario, might be induced to hand over to the Dominion Government, the net-licensing power, if necessary. To make a start itseems to me that there would be a great possibility of success if an informal Conference could be arranged between representatives of each of the sovereign States bordering on the Great Lakes, representatives of the Province of Ontario, and representatives of the Federal Governments beth at Wash- ington and Ottawa. If an informal con- ference of representatives of these powers could be called it would at any rate clear the air and it might be possible thereafter tohave apermanentInternational commis- sion or some formal conference. To urge upon you the necessity of something being done promptly I may tell you frankly that it is quite probable within a very few years there will be passed a bill prohibiting the exportof food-fish from the Province of Ontario, and when you con- sider that eighty-five per cent of our total catch comes to this Country, you can realize the importance to yourselves of such a possibility. . When you remember that citizens of Toronto have been known to buy Ontario caught fish from Buffalo dealers paying the Canadian duty, the American duty, and the added freight, 744 you will realize that if such a condition of things is brought to the attention of the public in Ontario some change will be demanded. The proprietor of the Clifton Hotel, Niagara Falls, placed in writing this summer the complaint that he had to buy from Buffalo Ontario-caught fish and that he could not get them from the local dealers, these dealers stating that they had made application for fish from the shippers only to find that these men had contracted with firms in the States for their output. There is an understanding with us that when licenses are issued by the Provincial Government the fishermen obtaining them must supply the local market first, but this understanding has been in alargemeasure ignored. There are fishermen in this City of Erie who know that I state absolutely the fact when I saythatthe ice houses, the tugs, the whole machinery ofcarrying on the fishing industry of Lakes Superior and Huron is entirely in the hands of what might be concisely termed the American Fish Trust, and there isa feeling in our Country that our fishermen are being turned into mere ‘hewers of wood and drawers of water’ and that we are getting an absurdly small return for this eighty-five per cent of our fish crossing your border, and when that feeling is ad- ded to by other little frictions coming up from time to time you will see the danger from your point of view of the possibility of the prohibition I have outlined. If within a reasonable time you are able to cause the powers that be to call the informal conterence I have suggested and if that conference is able to come to some definite conclusion on important basic points ; for instance that no fish under a size capable of reproducing its species be caught, sold or offered for sale; that nets and the machinery for catching fish be regulated accordingly; and that no game fish be sold or offered for sale ; if— I say—uniform regulations could be a- dopted such as these, I firmly believe that the causes tending inthe direction of prohibition of export would be eliminated, and therefore on these grounds alone | ask your earnest co-operation and all your efforts in the direction of bringing about an informal conference. There are political reasons why such a ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. suggestion can hardly proceed from the Province of Ontario, but if such a sug- gestion were received from one of the great sovereign States bordering upon the Great Lakes 1 believe that it would be heartily received by those in authority at Ottawa and Toronto. In speaking in this way, recollect gentlemen, that I am simply the working head of the Ontario Protective Association. I mention this as so many of you are officials connected with Government bureaux that you might possibly imagine I was connected with some like bureaux in my own country. I have no connection whatever with the Government, nor do I receive—nor does my Association receive—any support from the Government, either local or Federal ; in fact in many ways we are making it a little bit embarassing and unpleasant for our authorities in the direc- tion of trying to make them carry out the laws on the Statute Books where for political reasons such may be inex- pedient. In closing I will simply quote from the report of the Superintendent of Fisheries and Game for 1906, printed by the De- partment of Fisheries of the Province of Ontario. I do this to prove to you that the remarks which I have made as an in- dependent person, an absolute free lance, having no strings upon me, are borne out bya responsible official occupying the position of a Deputy Head of a great Department. Mr. Tinsley says .: The Great Lakes Fisheries. ‘‘During the past year little has been done in the matter of harmonizing the fishery laws and regulations applicable to international waters. Although this im- portant matter has to some extent been in | abeyance during 1906, it has not been | lost sight of, and will no doubt receive ' the consideration it is entitled to in the near future.” Mr. Tinsley takes up the question of supplying the home market as follows : ‘*The circular letter which in 1904 was addressed to every licensed fishermen in the Province notifying him that he must make arrangements for supplying the local demand for fish does not appear to have received that attention which was hoped and expected. This is a question of dollars and cents, und not of patriotism orsentiment. It rests with the public - and not with the fishermen to establish a home market, which can only be accom- plished in two ways, namely by the Dominion Government prohibiting export, or residents of the Province being prepar- ed to pay the price for Ontario fish they realize in the United States. The public fail to recognize the changed conditions | from those prevailing fifteen years ago. At that time the fresh water fisheries of | the United States had not been depleted, | neither was the fishing businesss of On- | tario controlled by powerful American combines. Not many years back fisher- men on the shores of Lake Erie were satisfied to sell herring at one cent per | pound, and whitefish and salmon trout at five cents per pound—the price now real- ized in many markets for the much abus- | ed carp. However desirable it may be to | have our home markets abundantly sup- | plied with good wholesome fish, this will , not occur under present conditions, but | our fish wiil reach those markets paying | the most for them. As to the ownership of the gear, tugs, boats, nets, etc., operated by the fisher- men. Such enquiry is not required, if, as stated in report for 1905, this Depart- ment found, upon assuming the Adminis- tration of the fisheries in 1898, that the _ fishing industry of the Great Lakes was largely controlled by American companies. | If American ownership and control pre- _vailed in 1898, we may rest assured that } such control prevails now to a far greater extent than in 1898. We have the most convincing proof of American control when we revert to the well known fact ‘that at least three-fourths of the fish | caught in the Great Lakes by the licensed fishermen of the Province reach the Unit- ed States direct from the nets, thus evad- ing with impunity espionage or inspection by provincial officials.” I have shown you what is a very sore }spot with us. If we had an internation- jal agreement as to the legal limit of size |of fish we would know that our export |}fish were legally caught and legally ship- ;}}ped, but when we know as a positive fact \\that large qantities of fish under our | egal size, and which our own people have ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. 745 no opportunity of purchasing or using go to your markets, a condition of things exists which if made generally public could not continue, and this is another reason why again | plead with you to try and bring about some interstate and inter- national informal conference to try and arrange these matters so as all friction may be avoided. Mr. Tinsley continues in these words : ‘‘To devise means for effective inspec- tion is urgently required and not further proof of ownership and control by Ameri- can fish companies, a fact already so well established. The fish of our lakes, riv- ers and streams are a grand heritage left us by Nature to be used wisely for the benefit of all, and not for the purpose of being exterminated to satisfy the greed and rapacity of a few powerful and domi- nating alien fish companies.” Gentlemen, this is language stronger than I have used and it is the language of the Deputy Head of the Department of Fisheries of the Province of Ontario. With these facts in view and with the knowledge that you have in reference to the fisheries of the Great Lakes in which you are as much interested as ourselves, and in which we have as great a share as you, I dotrustand hope that the more scientific and interesting portions of the work of this Society will not cause you to neglect the practical application of the theories and experiments you are so nobly carrying out. One thing which I have learned since I arrived in Erie is the great good for the community being done by your several State commissions. I find from Mr. Meehan that some 600,000,000 of fry have been put in the waters of the State of Pennsy- vlania from his hatcheries, and also that he expects to reach the billion mark® dur- ing the present fiscal year, and this re- minds me that even if you are getting eighty-five per cent of our fish you are certainly putting into the common waters ten times as much fry as we are, and I feel almost forced to apologize for our want of work in the direction of hatcher- ies, but I do believe one of the results of the informal conference I have suggested will be that when we all get together our officials will be so impressed by the work of your hatcheries that the Dominion and 746 Provincial Governments would be forced into placiag more money in the estimates for such purposes, and that we should have—as we ought to have in Ontario—just as fine hatcheries as Mr. Meehan so splendidly carries on here in Pennsylvania. *%1 beg to thank you for the kind atten- tion you have given me andif I have made any remarks that may at all offend you I am indeed sorry, but it is best to be candid and honest. I am working as I believe for the best interests of the Prevince in which I was Duck Shooting BYC W. | at midnight—but as uncomfortably == close to it as five a. m. in late Sep- ember. It was pitch dark when the Laird of. Happyland roused us_ out of sound sleep. It is one of the stock grievances of the Laird that he can never dream about shooting ducks. One would think he didn’t want to, living in the middle of them, so to speak, shooting thousands every fall, and practically living on them during the season. I can’t say for the rest, but can vouch for the fact that this deponent was dreaming of canvas backs and teal when his slumbers were rudely ‘disturbed. There were four of us in the shooting party this year—the Laird, a railway man of high degree, a Governor, and a newspaper man. The visitors arrived in a private car—lucky fellows—and were met by the other two and driven to Wetasto behind Bluette and Rosette, the musical steeds, old prairie travellers, and companions in many years ef prairie work. There was time that afternoon to take a crack at the ducks in the slough, within a mile of the house, and to pick up a brace or two ot fat mallards in the creek as we passed. The birds rose in clouds when they heard the noise of the wagon, and circling around, some made for the lake, while others settled in the slough again. The Laird, in long waders, took Fee of us stood on a bridge—not ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. born, a Province, gentlemen, that is larger than any of your States with the exception of Texas, a Province that has immense possibilities, and a Province which will shortly build a railroad to Hudson Bay and make it possible to tranship to your markets some of the finest salt water fish in the world. And again] work because I want, by the time that railroad touches Hudson Bay to have public opinionso wrought up over the proper regulation of the fisheries we pos- sess, that it will not allow that magnificent body of water to be depleted {as most of our lakes have been. — in Saskatchewan. YOUNG. the middle of the slough accompanied by his big Irish water spaniel, Judge, who was in his element picking up the ducks as they fell before the trusty 20- guage Parker. The restof us scattered in the tall grass, and for an hour or two we had fun in plenty. Around the big fireplace, we foregath- ered in the evening, and you may be sure that game of various kinds fur- nished the chief topic of conversation. The bridge, of which readers of Rod and Gun have heard before, is situated, to be exact, in Township 34, Range 16, W. 2, Saskatchewan, and spans a creek about one hundred yards wide, connect- ing Big and Middle Quill Lakes. It is really an ideal place for sport ducks flock in the big water to the east and west, and in flying between make the finest kind of shooting. A little blind channel, north of the bridge, and the main waterway were lit- erally covered with ducks as we drove up, but they soon had most important business elsewhere, and in the gray day- light rose with a noise like thunder. It should have been a great morning, but we did not get in more than a dozen shots orso when a dense fog settled over the water, and after waiting till nzarly nine o’clock, we concluded it was time for breakfast and gave it up for a bad job. Another afternoon we were luckier. The weather was cold and raw with a The¥ ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. stiff breeze blowing and the ducks were pretty well stirred up. The rails of the bridge answered as a blind, and crouch- ing behind them we could keep a lookout in both directions. Away up in the west we could see the big flocks, and every few minutes one or two, or it might bea score or so would detach themselves and sweep along the water in our direction. ‘“‘Look out, ducks from the west!’ one would shout, and in a few more seconds they would rise for the bridge and offer a tempting mark. Crack, crack, would gothe guns, maybe a duck or two would come down witha thud on the roadway, but more likely in the water. Judge was all excitement. Big, shaggy fellow, he would take a header from the bridge, eight or ten feet, and it took a smart bird to get away from hi. Swimming to shore, he would bring the duck to his master, and squatting on his hunkers, would cross his forepaws until it was taken away from him—a trick he learned in British Columbia. Perhaps it would be a canvas back, but there were more blue bills this year. There wasan Occasional mallard, quite a few blue-wing teal, and a good many widgeon, pintails, gadwalls and shovellers. Every now and then could be heard the plaintive whistle of a ‘golden plover, or the distinc- tive note of a Jack or Wilson snipe, and some of them were added to the pile on the bridge. As the day waned, the ducks flew thicker, and reluctantly we quit shooting when we could see no longer. Chickens were scarce this year, there was no doubt of that. All the way out from Winnipeg on the Canadian North- ern, we had seen only a few stray birds and in three days driving south of Bat- tleford, we had not found one, nor was there any occasion to take the gun out of the case, unless to shvot hawks or gophers. One day at Quill Lake, we drove southward over ground where chickens were thick last year, but the dogsranged till they were disgusted, for there was nothing larger than a meadow lark, bar- ring a few coyotes, and there wasn’t much fun chasing them. Leaving the prairie, we plunged into tall marsh grass, and on to a long, nar- - cripples got away. 747 row peninsula, named last year Point Drayton, in honor of an English visitor. This neck of land divides Middle and Little Quill, and is in the direct line of flight between those waters. Here was where we made our big killing last year, but failed to do so in 1907. While two of us were making a fire, other two strolled alongshore, where there were literally clouds of robin-breasted snipe. Four barrels took toll of the longbills, and away went the rest of them over the lake. Back they swept, and again the guns spoke till the sand bar and water surrounding were covered with the dead. Fifty or more were picked up and some A few golden plover and Jack snipe met the same fate before the kettle was boiling. This was a lovely afternoon—too fine for sheoting, and though we saw thou- sands of ducks they made themselves very scarce indeed, and it was only an occasional shot we got, and those mostly atlong range. Still, with the snipe and plover, the bag was quite a respectable one by the time we were ready to leave. There were more young ducks than usual this year. Ordinarily in October, all the birds are in full plumage, but the spring was late and hatching was de- layed. Along the railway, there were hundreds of ducks in the sloughs and creeks, and while most of them, fright- ened by the noise of the train, flew off, a good many floppers, not fully feath- ered, could do nothing but skip along the top of the water. The late spring is also blamed for the scarcity of chickens, and probably had a good deal to do with it, Much of the blame, however, must be laid at the jaws of the coyotes, which were more numerous than ever this sea- son. These so-called wolves are about the size of a collie dog, and may easily become a great pest. Almost anything that can beeaten is in their line, from sheep down to field mice, and itis not to be supposed that so tempting a morsel as a prairie chicken and her eggs or callow brood, would be overlooked. Under the law of Saskatchewan, the Provincial Government pays 50 cents for every dollar expended in wolf bounties, and asa number of municipalities have passed wolf by-laws there should be a decided decrease in the visible supply. The Fish and Game of New Brunswick. WR. T. F. Allen, who recently return- ed to his ‘home in Bangor, Me., es ftom New Brunswick, where in the summer months for eighteen years he has served the Tobique Salmon Club as their Superintendent, has out of his stores of knowledge and experience given some interesting notes on the big game and fish of the Province. As a fish and game country Mr. Allen holds that New Brunswick is not to be beaten anywhere. He expresses his hearty approval of the manner in which the sportsmen of the Province are waking up to the necessity of better protection for both fish and game, if future supplies are to be maintained. While the bunt- ers constantly increase and more big game is killed it is believed that moose and red deer are not onthe decrease, owing to the better protection given them. The caribou, however are disappear- ing in a like manner to the way they did in Maine. In that State the guides claim that the deer drove the caribou across the border, and Mr. Allan believes in the correctness of this theory. The deer are increasing fast in the lower and centre parts of the Province while the caribou are decreasing fast and it is gen- erally believed they are migrating north. The Newfoundland caribou go south in the winter. These caribou are known to be distinct from those of New Bruns- wick—the New Brunswick ones being woodland caribou and the Newfoundland ones barren or bog caribou. The caribou do not ‘‘yard’” in the winter like the moose and the deer. In New Brunswick they go to the lumber works where they obtain most of their feed from moss on the trees felled by the swampers, and they feed when the woodsmen are asleep. Mr. Allen doubts if they will migrate be- yond the lumber works though to his knowledge one caribou was killed on the Tobique previous to the first of No- vember last year. Mr. Allan states that the moose are very plentiful but there are not so many old ones with big horns as formerly. He was in the woods a_ good deal last fall, shot a bull with a head having a spread of fifty-four inches,and saw a great many tracks of big bulls. Last year was what Mr. Allen calls an ‘‘off year” for both fishing and hunting in New Brunswick. The moose were not to be found in the lakes and ponds, to anything like the extent they would be ina dry season. As the season was wet they remained about the head waters of the brooks in beaver ponds and among’ the alders, where it was useless to hunt for them as long as the leaves remained on the bush- es. Those hunters who went in the woods after the calling season was prac- tically over, had better luck. Although there were better catches on some rivers there was too much rain for that to be the case generally. Illegal netting also damaged the fisheries which, in comparison with other years, were poor. When there is a big run of water, salmon do not remain long in the differ- ent pools. It is also a fact that they will not be found inthe same pools in high water as those they frequent when the water is low. The sportsmen of New Brunswick are making considerable progress in the matter of protective work. They have, as our readers are aware, formed a Fish, Forest and Game Protective Association upon broad lines. Its membership is not confined to the Province and amongst its several hundreds of members are to be found residents of several countries as well as representatives of different Pro- vinces of the Dominion. The organiza- tion is non-political and if it succeeds in its work, as appears most likely, Domin- ion and Provincial Commissioners with full powers will be established to carry on protective work. With good officers at the head of the organization, and backed up as the Association is by the Tourists Associa- tion, Guides’ Association, lumbermen, sporting goods dealers, taxidermists, hotel men and many others, the success of its work seems assured. This means much to the Province and all who are in- terested in its future. So many sports- men know New Brunswick, and its splendid sporting advantages, that the interest felt in the work of maintaining its supply of big game and fish is much wider than even the bounds of the Dominion. With the Alpine Club of Canada. BOUNTAINEERING, although a most strenuous, is also a most fas- cinating occupation. It is health giving, delightful, invigorating and once the fever is caught it proves last- ing. The delights of the prairies are said to grow upon the stranger and what he at first thought monotonous gains a beauty all its own and becomes to him a source of never ending pleasure. The mountains need no preliminary of this kind. Their fascinations begin at once. No sooner are their towering heights seen at a distance than impressive feel- ings of wonder fill the observer. A nearer view deepens these feelings. The man must possess very little imag- ination, whose brain does not at once begin to work. How long have these mighty monuments stood there defying at oace the worst the elements can do, Or puny man’s advance against them? What stories of the past are hidden away in their recesses! What changes have they seen below while remaining themselves unchanged! How they seem to look down upon man’s struggles, to be above his hopes, his fears, to remain unmoved while dynasties rise and fall and changes are wrought by which all save they are deeply concerned! Despite the strenuous labours involved men have long been striving to know more about them. First they penetrated the valleys and admired the gigantic forms by which they were enclosed. It was no easy matter to find many of the passes and in this particular work there is yet much to be done. Canada, so rich in many other things, is likewise wealthy in her mountains. The mountainous region is so vast that while none of us can properly appreciate the whole area, those who know some- thing from. personal experience can let their imaginations run riot and yet fall The ranges the more one far short of truth and fact. run north and south and knows the more one wonders how so much work has been done amongst them. The pioneers were bold men who had for reward some of the grandest sights human eyes ever beheld. Grad- ually something like order is growing 750 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN’ CANADA. out of confu sion; peaks have not mere- ly been named, but also con- guer edi and fresh ones are constantly be- ing attempted. A wide field is being open- ed up to the amateur moup- taincers by the Alpine Club of Canada. Their Annual Camps, although only two have yet been held, have gained a world wide fame, and ~ Rooiesisted A WELL EARNED REST. MOUNT VICE PRESIDENT. 1 * wie teas” tomake known some of the glories of the Canadian Alps vised. Itis not merely that people are in a manner far more effective than any attracted to these camps who could not other method, which could have been de- otherwise hope to visit and do some ex- ploring work in the mountains, but enthusiasts are made who on their return spread abroad the name and fame of the mountains and cause others to visit and seefor themselves. The first camp was held on the summit of the Yoho Pass and the second one in Paradise Valley, while the camp for the next year is to be at Roger’s Pass. From thesé camps daily trips are arranged. Some are exploring and others of a climbing nature. Every member of the Club must either have climbed or climb from the camp. As a rule this requirement causes no disagree- ment. Most people go to the camp to climb. The views from the camps themselves and on the way there are very fine, but they cannot be compared with those higher up. Daily under the superintendence ot experienced and skilled guides, par- ties undertake climbs arranged under the careful superintendence of the President (Mr. A.O. Wheeler) Sa and those who succeed obtain the COUGAR VALLEY. status of full membership of the Club. The camp is not restricted to ONE OF THE DENIZENS OF ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN ONE OF OUR BIVOUACS ON THE YOHO TRAIL. young people though mountaineering is a pastime which makes’ those who have seen many years of trials and troubles young again. There are vet- erans in the ranks as one of our illustra- tions show, and these veterans prove not the least light-hearted and enthusiastic of the merry crowd around the campfire in the evenings, when the day’s exper- iences are re- lated and the in cidents of the climbs gone over again. - The services of the guides areindispensa- ble. They in- clude men whose lives have been passed in the Canadi an m 0 un tains, and’ who are most carefu | of those com- mitted to their charge. In addition Swiss guides, whose experiences in S witzerland have made them noted EDOUARD FUEZ H. G. mountaineers, Swiss guide. WHEELER M. P. Assist. guide, CANADA. ie brought over by the Canadian Pacific Railway, are in the camp and do much to assist in the efforts of those who de- sire to take some of the most difficult climbs. When experienced climbers and these experienced Swiss guides go to- gether some good work is certain. The importance of the work of the guide is most appreciated by those who have BRIDGLAND FUEZ Chief guide. GOTTFRIED Swiss guide. 752 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. climbed. In mountain climbing awk- ward positions are inevitable and it is when such positions are encountered that the skill, coolness and experience of the guides are invaluable. The feats performed by these men in an ordinary day’s work, while astonishing to the on- looker, who perhaps sees them for the first time, are such as _ they have been used to per- fio ueimient.o. years and causes them no more per- turbation than the or- dinary oc- currences met with any day in city life. The guides re- quire not only a quick eye, and a steady brain, bauKen asl ssic knowle dge of the moun- tains, with- out which even) the bravest feats might be f o o lhardy. There is al- Ways some danger and it is a very easy matter to make it greater by carelessness, rashness and want of judgment. The guides possess qualifications which enable them and those committed to their care to escape many of these troubles and the resulting consequences. As a matter of fact the Alpine Club of Canada has so far been free from any serious accidents, and its members have done their climbing, aad enjoyed the finest of scenic views with- out injury. This is no small testimony to the excellence of the guides, who A PIECE OF ROCK WORK. have had to deal with amateurs possess- ing all kinds of temperaments and con- sequently all sorts of peculiarities, some of which have caused them concern, but none of which have led to anything of a serious nature. To every one attending the camp, whether old and experienced veteran or the verie st nN ovice, the proceedings have give n unen ding delight. The arrange- ments from start to fin- ish have been perfec- tion. They Were made under the Prignsag eZ H personal* su- Ae” sha gee. | peri ntend- ance of the Presid ent, who from the begin- ning to the end never fla gged in his effor ts LOMags Ss. Une the comfort and pleasure OF Newaertny, mie om jpbke 75. Those who know only a little of what h a p p ened poeet behind the MOUNT VICE-PRESIDENT. scenes were aware that long before the Camp was officially opened, and for some time after it was declared closed, the President had im- portant work to do. Everything could not goas smoothly as it did without a great deal of forethought and arrange- ment, and even when all had been set- tled constant attention was required in order to ensure the smooth running of the arrangements made. Mr. Wheeler was always to the front planning for the pleasure of every individual member, and ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. arranging the most enjoyable outings. The best scenic views were included and the raptures of those who were carried away by their enthusiasm were quietly confirmed by those who with more ex- perience admitted the reason of exuber- ance to be overwhelming. That climbing does mean work is clear by the illustration showing the members negotiating a difficult piece of rock; work. Themembersare roped, which is only done when there is a possi- bility of danger and when false steps may have serious conse- quences. The view of the party taking a well earned rest after reaching their goal is one which all m o u ntaineers will appreciate, and one which will show the non-climber the effect of hard work. Such a rest is indeed well deserved in ¢ On sideration 753 There are many little things one can do for the others and numerous ways of re- ciprocating attentions and services of this kind. One thinks better of human- ity from anew point of view—a point which does us all good and leads to re- sults undreamed of in our early philos- ophy. The bivouac is at the head of the val- ley and _ illus- ° trates the man- ner in which in one short ten days the mem- bers become Campers, tak- ing their meals in the open air and enjoying them as who would not un- der the circum- Stances? To have plain good food in abund- ance, with the best of appe- tites to enjoy it, the open air making the fin- est of sauce, is to know life at its best, and it isin that w ay the members of the Alpine Club of Canada come of what has to know it. been undergone The round trip and what re- to the head of mains to do. the Yoho Val- Very differ- ley was one of ent are the ee one the features of views of the the first camp Camp and the bivouac on the trail. The and none of these taking that trip are Camp is a home among the mountains likely to forget their wonderful experi- and short as is their stay in these tem- porary abodes those who live in them in- Stinctively think of them as home. Let it be rain or sunshine they find shelter there and the healthful outdoor life with its hard work ensures nights of quiet re- pose. One lives in close communion with one’s. fellows ina tent and soon learns to appreciate their good points. ences. The sleeping out was a change much enjoyed by those who had not tried it before, and the night being fine there was nothing but the porcupines to dis- turb their rest. Upon the whole it is impossible even to imagine a more delightful holiday than is afforded by attendance at the an- nual. camp of the Alpine Club of Canada, ROD 754 and those who have been there trust that it may be their good fortune to pay a return visit, doubting not that excellent as were first impressions, a second visit will deepen and strengthen them as well as afford new and delightful experiences, which will remain as life long memories of the mountains of Canada. It is desired to bring to the notice of Mem- bers the fact that the Club does not pro- vide Ice Axes and Alpen- stocks at the annual camps. If, therefor e, you expect to need one for the camp at Rogers Pass in July 1908, you may order it through the Club by com- muni cating with the under- signed and forwarding the cost by money AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA order. Ice axes are $5 each and Alpen- stocks $2.50 each. Kindly state w hether you desire your name staniped thereon. Arthur O. Wheeler, Pres., Box 167, Calgary, Alta. a hieire ane still a consider- able number of copies of the first issue of the Canadian Alpine Journal on hand for sale. Members who desire to send copies to their friends as Xmas remembrances can have them for- warded direct by sending the addresses to the Secretary or to the undersigned. The price is 75c percopy. ArthurO. Wheeler, Box 167, Calgary,Alta. If each member will send one copy to a friend, it will be a great assistance in the interests of the Club at an opportune time. MT. BALL FROM STORM MOUNT. The Dominion’s Greatest Camper. At the dinner of the Canadian Club in New York, Mr. Cy Warman who acted as toastmaster, introduced Dr. Bell, the chief of the Canadian Geological Survey, who was the guest of honor, in the following verses which find suitable reproduction in our pages We’ve not only men who write things, We have also men who do things; Do things for the joy of doing, For the very love of doing; : And among these, first among them, I would write our guest of honor. If men reap as they sow, and if ‘Well done, good and faithful servant,”’ Shall be spoken to the faithful On our future final camp-ground, Our distinguished guest of honor Will get his. He'll get the glad hand Where the great reward awaits him, Where says old Chief Hoskaninni, ‘*Rivers flow with milk and honey, And tobacco grows like cactus— By the springs of Happy-water.”’ That’s a redman’s sketch of heaven. For full half a hundred summers, And for half a hundred winters, He has lived out in the open; He has met old Mudgekeewis, He has faced the fierce Kewayden. He has tramped the trail unbroken, Shooting wild and unknown rapids; Giving names to unnamed rivers; Slept upon the cold, bleak barrens; Felt the bitter pangs of hunger. Now, at last he is rewarded; c Now, lone letters, marks of honor, Follow his good name, as children Run behind a Quebec mother Most too numerous to mention. He has sailed the Bay of Hudson, Nine times through the Straits of Hudson And for ‘‘good and faithful service,”’ Has been honored by King Edward— Had even a greater honor— Honored by the common people, By the men who have worked with him, By the men who worked beside him, Walked and slept and starved beside him, And the name of this explorer— The Dominion’s first explorer— Will go down in song and story, Stories written by our children, Songs sung by our children’s children. I shall take no more of his time, But, with real pride and pleasure, Introduce our guest of honor, Introduce the great explorer, Doctor Bell, our greatest camper, Doctor Bell. The Lake of Bays. “Highlands of Ontario.” H eae is the place to which | tourists take tickets over the =— Grand Trunk Railway System from the north, south, east and west to the Lake of Bays District. Huntsville is one hnndred and forty- five miles north of Toronto, a picturesque little town built on the bank of the beautiful Fairy River which flows into Fairy Lake and out again. The Lake of Bays is like scores of other lakes in the Highlands of Ontario, and yet not quite the same. For one thing, the region round about is rougher the surrounding hills are higher and the lakes deeper than most lakes. The maia feature, the chief charm of the Lake of Bays, however, are the gen- tly sloping shores and sandy beaches. There is scarcely a mile in all the shore line—and there is a mile for every day in the year—without a sandy pebbly bathing beach, and some of them are miles in length. A sail through these winding water- ways and lakes of the Lake .of Bays Dis- trict on one of the new electric lighted steamers Algonquin or the Iroquois is a thing to be remembered. Having crossed Fairy Lake and passed Scotchman’s Bonnet, the first of the many charming Islands that bejewel this delightful lake, the pilot of the boat points the white prow into a narrow crooked stream oncea creek, but now dredged out to make a way for these splendid steamers, and with their many twists and turns, she finds her way out into the Peninsula Lake, another charm- ing sheet of water some three miles in width where the steamers cross. Beyond Peninsular Lake we come to a portage made over a little bay-like railway—one of the shortest on the American continent, being built one mile in length. Here the traveller bag and baggage is entrained and carried up over a hill one hundred feet above the Lake and dropped gently down to the Lake of Bays. Here the water journey is taken up again on board the Iroquois —a sister ship and an exact duplicate of the Algonquin. These are probably the neatest and best appointed of the scores of inland boats that ply on the Highland waters. In fact, it would be difficult to find fault with them, or to suggest a single comfort or convenience that has not already been provided. The Lake of Bays is far the largest lake in the Huntsville District. From the deck of the Iroquois can be seen some inland scenery unsurpassed. The wooded hills, billow away in every direc- tion, not arough, inhospitable shore al- ways, for here and there are wide open reaches running down to the lake, and sometimes away high on to the hills and fine farms, from which the Lake-side hotels draw new garden truck, fresh butter and buttermilk and sweet cream for the summer tourist. There is a ten mile sail across the Lake of Bays, but many an enthusiast has taken off his hat long before he has reached, and named her the Queen of Lakesas she smiled up at the blue sky, her several island jewels glowing upon her quiet breast. The very trees that top the high hills that surround her shores seem to sing the praises of the Lake of Bays. The natural charm and accessibility of © this section are making friends year by year for the Huntsville District, of which the Lake of Bays is easily the chief charm. Dwight Bay, with its green shore curving caressingly around it, and slop- ing gently and gradually back, shelter- ing groves with open evenness running down to the water edge through which we get glimpses of open fields beyond, long reaches of slanting, sandy beaches where babies can bathe in absolute safety; cunning little cottages, pictur- esque summer houses, the white church, the school house, the hotel and the Iro- quois in the distance, that is buta faint hint at the picture of this beautiful bay. ONE OF THE STEAMERS OF THE LAKE OF BAYS NAVIGATION COMPANY ON re == | z + we ke pe cal, Say 2. deg eb FAIRY RIVER— LAKE OF BAYS DISTRICT. Dwight is its own advertisement. The fact that the first visitor to this compar- atively new resort came from a certain city in the State of New York, went home happy, came again and again, bringing each year others from the same section of that interesting State, speaks well for the Lake of Bays generally, and for Dwight Bay in particular. The Bay, walled in on three sides, is as safe for canoeists as the shallow beach is for bathers. The opening paragraph scription describes the scene to the north at the head of the Bay. On the west shore the dark wooded mainland rises abruptly, while the river comes singing in from the East. Sail around the entire shore line, leave and sail all the other lakes in the Highlands of On- tario, and there will remain with you the memory of Norway Beach, Point Ideal end more distinctly still, Dwight Bay, the Beautiful. in this de- The Huntsville district affords every variety of scenery, the calm, pastoral of Vernan, the romantic and ragged moun- tainous grandeur of Hollow, the fine bathing and quiet scenery of Lake of Bays and the picturesque beauty, coupled with the unsurpassed fishing and hunt- ing along the entire chain, lend to these waters an attraction and acharm. The ease with which any point along the sys- tem may be reached, and the facility with which from the solitude of primeval forests, deep glades, mountain dells, babbling brook, and enchanting lakes (the haunts of fish and game) the tourist may finda base of supplies, together with the superiority of the scenery, are among the causes rendering these lakes such favorite camping resorts. Fish abound. Speckled, salmon trout and bass are plentiful in these waters; while whitefish, salmon trout, speckled trout and ling are found in great quanti- ties inthe waters of the surrounding 758 lakes. Asa field for the geologist and mineralogist the district is interesting. Beautiful as is the whole Lake of Bays District, there is no finer location for cottagers than Wahawin. This delight- ful resort consists of one hundred and forty acres fronting on the Lake of Bays. Beginning ata fine shelving beach, it rises in natural terraces seventy or eighty feet to aplateau above, and is wooded on the slopes with the choicest hard- woodtrees. Thelocation commands the finest view on the lake. On these terraces have been built a number of cottages of very substantial construction, whilst at the same time having an architectural beauty appropri- ate to the surroundings. Noticeable features of these cottages are their wide verandas and their stone fire places en- suring the dwellers’ comfort on the cool- est as wellas the warmest days. Due regard has also been had for the needs of summer tenants, and arrangements have been made for daily delivery at the cottages from farm houses near by of all necessary supplies for the table. A sup- ply boat carrying a full line of groceries and other necessities will call at the wharf regularly during the season. Part of this property was at one time under cultivation, and as a result small fruits and berries of every description abound in the greatest profusion and are to be had for the gathering throughout the whole summer season. Pure, cold water is supplied from a spring close to the cottages. The bathing at Wal ~ in is absolutely safe for children as well as adults. A cove or inlet especially well adapted for the purpose and sheltered from the prevailing winds, furnishes an ideal bathing place with a bottom as level as a floor, of fine, hard sand, gradually sloping from a_ few inches in depth to about three anda half to four feet at a distance of one hundred feet from shore. There is an excellent Golf links con- sisting of thirty-eight acres adjoining the property kept in perfect condition and naturally very suitable. Not the least of the charms of Wahawin lies in the many woodland walks radiating in every direction from the cottages. There is a daily mail service by steamer, also tele- _ covered. ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA phone connection with the Bell long distance system. Norway Point is another charming spot with a wide sandy beach for bath- ing—an ideal place for children. [t is expected that a modern hotel will be built along this shore in the near fu- ture, as every hotel and house where tourists are taken is full during the sum- mer season. Fairyland has but recently been dis- It consists of seven miles of the beautiful Fairy River with its wind- ing, wooded shore, also the Emerald Island and the rugged mainland of Fairy Lake. The land has been there for a long while, but the ‘‘Searchlight Excur- sion” is the invention of the enterprising steamboat company which operates the boats in this dreamland, while the ‘‘Fairies” are supposed to come from the creative imagination of the nocturnal tourists who follow the flashes as the great searchlight sweeps the shelving shores. It would be difficult to conceive of a more wierdly beautitul setting for a show of this sort. The excursionists take the steamer ‘‘Romana” at Huntsville, sail down the short but beautiful stretch of the Fairy, to FairyLake where the Light swings from point to point, from island to mainland, showing here a_ frowning cliff, there the dark wildwood, and yon- der, an open field and farm house, the cattle teeding on a far-off meadow, and sheep sleeping, sheltered by the stars. Now, the man who manipulates the light, points it straight ahead and lets it rest on the river which the boat is about to enter. Presently the locks arereached by which the ‘‘Romana” reaches the level of the lower lake, and then begins the most entrancing part of the trip. The river is all curves and bends, so that without the slightest move of the light, the scene is constantly shifting, the strong light converting the tinselled tops of the taller trees to real lace, and the lower foliage and ferns that shade the shore to silken fringe, ostrich feathers or fantastic filagree, according to the fall of the light and the imagination of the Excursionist. This reach of river takes the boat to Mary’s Lake, a charming sheet of water ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. ON THE BANKS OF FAIRY RIVER, LAKE OF BAYS’ DISTRICT. dotted with islands, whose main land holds some wild, rugged scenes, also a number of picturesque towns where tourists are taken, and where sometimes the ‘‘Romana’”’ touches for refreshments or a dance. Having completed the circle of Mary’s Lake the swan-like steamer treads her way back up the beautiful stream, passes the locks, cruise Fairy Lake, the liquid music of the Band on board melting away in the wilderness, and ties up at Huntsville, the real gateway to Fairy- land. During the past couple of years the Huntsville and Lake of Bays’ Navigation Co. have greatly improved their equip- ment on these lakes, and are better pre- pared than ever to take care of the ever increasing number of tourists who visit this ideal territory. Four boats, the ‘‘Algonquin,” the “Troquois,’”’ the ‘‘Romana” and ‘‘Mo- hawk” have been added to their fleet. The first two named have a speed of six- HIGHLANDS OF ONTARIO. teen miles per hour, and are unquestion- able as fine as any steamers on inland waters. They are equipped for carrying five hundred passengers each, lighted with electricity, and each carry a power- ful searchlight, which add greatly to the pleasure and interest of trips by moon- light about the lakes. The ‘‘Romana” and *‘Mohawk” are of lighter draught for the river and coast service. An at- tentive stewardess is employed, anda first-class meal or luncheon and refresh- ment service is operated on the larger boats. Close connection is made with the through trains of the Grand Trunk Railway system at Huntsville by the ‘‘Algonquin” which connects with the ‘‘Troquois” for Lake of Bays service. In addition to these two fine new steam- ers, two other fast boats have been added to the fleet for service on Lake of Bays, enabling passengers to reach their destination much earlier than heretofore. The weekly, moonlight excursions on the big boats have proven so popular, 759 ‘“DEERHURST’ —-PENINSULA LAKE—LAKE OF BAYS DISTRICT, ‘‘HIGHLANDS OF ONTARIO. that the management have determined to run them nightly on the lesser lakes and weekly through to the Lake of Bays. The excursion boats carry a band and serve lunch and all light refreshments. Tourists wishing to make a trip be- between the Lake of Bays and Algonquin Park (via. Hollow Lake) will find compe- tent and reliable guides for the trip, available. Hollow Lake is noted for its most excellent trout fishing. High up in the rugged hills, two hun- dred feet above the Lake of Bays, lies Hollow Lake, to which one man _ has gone for seventeen years, and from which he has taken some of the largest trout ever taken from the Northern lakes. Mr. James Russell, who has lived at Hollow Lake for twenty-seven years, furnishes the following informa- tion: Trout only are caught in these waters: Species—Grey trout, from one to four bs.; Mountain trout from one to two and one-third lbs.; Salmon trout from good. Brook trout five to thirty-five. Ibs.; (square tails) up to five lbs. Seasons: May—brook trout in streams, flies and minnows best bait, salmon and mountain trout in lakes, minnows used exclusively. Casting in streams and toward shore of lakes is adapted to this month. Trolling with light sinkers in shallow water however gives best results. Use plain, gimp hooks with No. 3 or 4 silk lines. No flies or mosquitoes. June—Fly fishing in rapid running rivers fair. Creeks and streams are not Water too warm and all species have sought the cold, deep water of the lakes. For this month use trolling out- fits only, viz: medium size Archer spin- ner with minnows, heavy sinkers and No. 2, or 3 National silk lines 200 feet long—same length Cuttyhunk lines may also be used. Strong tip steel rods pre- terred. Head nets and fly oil essential this month for crossing trails. July—same as for June except there A VISTA OF THE LAKE OF BAYS. are no flies or mosquitoes. August—same as July. During this month fly casting may be indulged in for mountain trout in the lakes. Silver Doctor or Gray Hackle are good. Sept.—Same as August. Light casting outfits only good in May. In May and early June rubber boots are convenient. July, August and September rubber sole shoes are best. Hollow Lake, because of its altitude, is one of the very best speckled trout lakes in the Highlands. Here are found real mountain trout, and strange as it may seem, in some of the small bays, notably Loon Lake, cat-fish are found. The mountain trout, of course, are found in the rock-bottomed running streams, the catfish in the mud-bottomed bays,—the latter are so plentiful in Loon Lake, that they are easily taken with a bit of bacon rind without a hook, and pauled into a boat. They do not canvas ‘CSTGHLANDS OF ONTARIO.” “strike” as other fish, but merely lay hold, attach themselves to a worm, a bit of meat, ora finger put overside into the water, and hold on stupidly until they are hauled aboard. Speckled trout and bass are almost never found in the same water, but there is good fishing in almost any one of the thousands of Lakes in the northern wilds. There seems to be no end of the supply, for when one pool is exhausted, it only needs a change of position to another spot, and up they rise, with their painted sides glistening in the sunlight. On the larger lakes, such as the Lake of Bays itself, passengers on the steamer can see the speckled beauties jumping in all di- rections, and a morning’s fishing at any point on this lake will warm the heart of the most ardent follower of Izaak Wal- ton. Salmon trout in season are cessfully caught with the troll, in deep waters of these granite basins. Partridge and ducks, as well as other species of game birds plentiful suc- the are 762 throughout the district. To assure suc- cess in partridge hunting, dogs are a necessity; guides, however, may be pro- cured who have hunting dogs. Deer, bear and other large game may also be found in abundance, both in this and ad- joining districts. During the last sea- son more than 5,000 hunters went up into this and contiguous districts, and the success that the different parties had was all that could be desired, one of the express companies alone transporting 3,100 carcasses from this northern sec- ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA tion during the open season. Campers can get supplies at Huntsville, and the guides will supply boats, etc , at moder- ate rates. If the ideal of the pleasure seeker is a camping life, fairylike spots in secluded nooks among the woodland shores are waiting to be taken posses- sion of; for others whose tastes tend to the comforts obtained in hotel life, there are modern and well appointed hostelries at several of the principal points at which the steamers of the Huntsville and Lake of Bays Navigation Route touch. Books of Interest to Sportsmen. Fae NADISN Wilds (A. R. Harding C Publishing Company, Columbus, O. by Martin Hunter is a collection of thiry-eight sketches of various phases of life in the backwoods contributed at dif- ferent times to the sporting journals and collected together for the purpose of this book. The writer was for many years an officer in the employ of the Hudson Bay Company and had personal experience of the things of which he writes. The sketches are briefly and pleasantly writ- ten and brim full of interest. They con- vey much information of the state .of things in the old times, when the Hud- son Bay Company held undisputable - sway throughout the north country and behaved paternally tothe Indians. Those days are gone and even the interior posts are feeling the advances of what is some- times called civilization, but which car- ries with it many drawbacks, particularly to the Indians. The wriier has the love of the backwoods in very full measure and is loyal to the Company and the pat- ernal regulations. He looks back with regret upon the past and considers the present to show anything but progress so far as concerns those of whom the Hud- son Bay officers took so much trouble and care in past years. Much has been written on these matters by men who depended upon hearsay and Mr. Hunter’s modest volume is twice welcome by reason of the fact that the whole of it is the re- sult of personal experience. Every one interested in the backwoods cannot fail to enjoy reading this book. It is easy to see where Mr. Hunter’s sympathies lie and many will share with him the re- gret at the passing of a system which did so much for the Indians in early days. Fishing in British Columbia (London : Horace Cox, ‘‘Field* office, Breams Building E. C.) by T. W. Lambert is a most interesting work to all interested in Canada. Theauthor who held the position of surgeon to the western divis- ion of the Canadian Pacific Railway, spent twelve years in the interior of the country during which time he fished many.of the lakes and streams of the Province. Brit- ish Columbia is the home of the rainbow trout and there are many problems con- nected with that beautiful fish which await solution. Dr. Lambert directs atten- tion to several of them and expresses the hope that others may give time and at- tention to their solution. At the same time the Doctor does much in the way of guidance to others while fishermen who know nothing of the marvellous resour- ces of British Columbia in fish will read his experiences and comments with the deepest interest. The nine chapters concerning fishing in our western Pro- vince are full of information, all ofa readable character, and being written asa result of personal experience and know- ledge are well worth cousideration. A chapter on the wonderful tuna fishing at Avalin, Santa Catalina Island, gives ad- ded interest to the volume which can be heartily commended to all fishermen and indeed every lover of outdoor life. The Big-Game of Vancouver Island and Their Enemies. IN agitation has been started on Van- | couver Island in favor of increasing " the bounties on the destruction of panthers and wolves which according to reports coming from several points are rapidly increasing in the interior. Mr. Joseph Drimkwater who has been the means of bringing this question under public discussion has, it is stated, prob- ably travelled more of the interior wilds of this island than any other man, red or white and has seen many evidences of the slaughter of deer, elk, beaver and grouse by the ravenous beasts of prey, which he would have exterminated. He says that if hunters had open season twelve months in the year they could not do as much towards the destruction of the best game resources of the island as panthers and wolves are doing. He told of having seen dozens of remnants of carcases of deer and elk in a day, and knew from his own experience that pan- thers preyed upon beaver and grouse, killing the hens in the laying and hatch- ing seasons and devouring the eggs. Mr. Drinkwater contended that there was not a panther or a wolf killed in these parts today because of the bounty of $7.50 on the former and $5 00 on the latter. These beasts were killed when- ever a man with a gun chanced to meet them, and would be killed under such circumstances, every time if there was not a cent in it. It would not pay a man to hunt panthers or wolves for the pres- ent bounty, and he suggested that it be raised to $25 in both cases which he believed would induce hunters to take their dogs and guns and make a business of hunting this class of game. There might be good money in it for the hunt- ers for a while, but in the long run it would prove profitable to the country. A railway employee in Michigan saw three wolves crossing the railroad in pursuit of a deer. Fortunately he hada repeater withhim and managed in the short space of three seconds to kill two The object of the bounty was to encour- age the extermination of the beasts, and if the bounty were high enough. the extermination would soon be accomplish- ed. Ifthe bounty were not raised tofa figure which would make hunting pro- fitable as a business, it was a waste of money to pay any at all. ‘Anumber of farmers who’ live in the neighborhood of the town of Alberni all supported Mr. Drinkwater. They have had many experiences withs panthers and wolves venturing on to their ranches to attack the live stock. Bears were also the subject of a talk by Mr. Drinkwater. He isan advocate of aclose season for hunting these wild animals, for which he has developed a strong friendship. All alone for months, away out at the Great Interior mine, miles away from habitation, he has en- joyed their company. ‘‘Visitors to my mine” said he ‘‘who have seen these bears have wanted to kill them without regard to whether their hides were good or not, just for the fun of the thing, and I have prevented them. It is bad enough to kill a bear at any time, but to kill one wantonly is altogether too bad. It has often been a great pleasure to me when there was no other sign of life about, to see these bears feeding on the side hills. These become quite tame if they are treated right, and they are always harm- less. A’bear cannot catch a deer if he wants to, but I have known bears to drive off panthers while the latter were in the act of trying to killa deer. A bear might try to steala farmer’s pig but when he does the chances are against the bear, that is if the farmer has ears to hear, and eyes to see, and knows how to handle a rifle. of them. In this record time what with State, County and Township bounties be made more money than in working for a whole month. What Our Neighbors Are Doing in Forestry. fmeORESTRY questions are of ex- Fr me importance to Canada and in . laying down our own forestry policy the lessons learned through hard exper- ience by our neighbors’ across the border, are well worth careful considera- tion. Both the National Government, the various States and private persons, are engaged in forestry workand a report of the progress made in 1906 published by the Forestry Branch of the Depart- ment of Agriculture, show advances all along the line. Marked success in systematic efforts to prevent damage by fire is recorded on the part of all interested, and the wide- spread nature of the concern felt by the great body of the citizens in forest preser- vation is noted. Professional foresters are said to be engaged by a number ofthe larger firms and ‘‘firms of consulting and contracting foresters supervise cutting operations and guarantee to the owners renewal of the trees desired in the forest.” With the characteristic energy with which the people of the States take up and carry through any matter in which they are interested they have taken up forestry and the progress made is re- markable. Within three decades after the first Federal recognition of forestry, and sixteen years from the date when the first ‘‘timberland reserve” was created, there has been established (May Ist, 1907) in’the interests of the whole people, one hundred millions of acres of National Forests, effectively protected against fire and trespass, and thrown open on advantageous terms to the use of the public. Forests have so large a place in the National life that in some measure every citizen shares the benefits which attend successful efforts to preserve, restore or establish them. Although in the States the expenses of the work exceeds _ the in- come, the latter is growing rapidly and promises ere long to put the balance on the right side. ‘‘In disposing of timber in the National Forests, every effort has been made to meet the local conditions in each Forest, and in the different parts of each Forest, where the character of the timber and the market require special consideration. This has been done not only by varying the size of the trees, which are cut under the sales, in accordance with the kind of timber and the situation, but also by supplying the needs of the people in each Vicinity with the particular kind of tim- ber required by them in their industries. ”’ A charge is made for grazing in the forest and regulations have been adopted to prevent damage to the range and al- lotments of territory are made between cattle Owners and sheep owners and be- tween individual owners of the same kind of stock. Planting operations are at present centred in eight nurseries within or near as many different forests, four having been established long enough to grow seed- lings of size for planting. In addition many small nurseries have been establish- ed at ranger’s head-quarters, some of which will be enlarged into planting stations. Better facilities for communication through public and private telephone lines, and the improvement of roads will be of the greatest assistance in the con- duct of forest business and particularly in the control of fires. In the States the lumbering industry is moving west- ward and southward. The ideal of the forest service in the States, as in Canada, is to have lumbering so conducted that only mature trees, or an annual cut equal to the aggregate growth of the forest tributary tothe mill, be madeso that forest products, like field crops increase as operations extend. There are a mil- lion acres of private woodlands in the States where forestry is now being ap- plied on plans prepared by the Forest service. This is only a beginning and it is hoped ere long to increase the scope of this service many fold. As an instance of how, with improved methods, more trees are cut and better use made of the material, it is stated that the coniferous cut since 1880 has exceeded by eighty bil- ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. lion feet the total estimated stumpage of those woods at that time. “‘The nation can and should maintain forests in isolated and mountainous re- _ gions, where their principal value is for | the protection of watersheds, the sources of streams and the many industries de- perfdent upon an equable supply of water and a sufficient range.”’ Four fifth of the forests of the States arein private hands and here forestry can be expected only where it ensures profit. Forestry is here making its greatest successes. Protection from fire is laid down as the first essential to successful forest manage- ment and the methods adopted have been so far successful as to reduce the losses year by year. Railroads and mine Owners are adopting forestry methods, and meeting with much success in the work. More than twenty States now have forest officers, and ten have State forest reservations. In Wisconsin the State forests comprise over a quarter of a mil- The Scarcity 755 lion of acres andin New York in two preserves— one being the well known Adirondacks—over one million and a half acres are preserved. In five States, Con- necticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin—the removal of mature timber from State Forest lands is now permitted. The provision is a fundamental provision ot forestry. The record of legislation shows that new and advanced laws were passed by the National Government, and by the States of Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Rhode Island. Forestry is also being taken up inthe Universities and schools, and where this is not yet done courses of lectures are given. Altogether our energetic neighbors are doing much to preserve- what they still possess and to regain, something of what they have carelessly thrown away. If we take the lesson to heartin Canada we may still preserve much of what we have, and replant some~ thing of what we also have lost. of Partridges. BY ALFRED J. HORSEY. SHOW that the close season for the |] preservation of game has arrived " and we have now given our guns a final rubbing up and a liberal coating of oil before putting them away in safe keeping, to repose until the delights of the open season again return, it may not be uninteresting to recount some of the experiences of the past season. We have readfrom the numerous and ardent contributors to ‘‘Rod and Gun” much about the merits and demerits of still hunting and the hounding of deer and itmay not be untimely now to givea little consideration to one of the feather- ed members of our game list viz: the partridge (ruffed grouse)whose admirable qualities for beauty, sport and the table are unsurpassed. Those qualities are becoming more and more appreciated since the bird has become a ‘‘rare avis” amongst us. The consensus of opinion amongst sportsmen appear to be that the birds are so few and far between that the quest for them canno longer be considered sport but rather a weariness and a disap- pointment. Many supposed reasons are given for the present dearth of birds. Everyone knows the usually assigned causes and how glibly the generalty of those who speak upon the subject express them- selves in platidudes that have done duty ever Since we were boys. Partridges have always been more or less subject to fluc- tuations from season to season but have never been at so low anebb as during the season now past. One of the stock reasons which has done duty on many occasions is that ow- ing to sudden thawing and freezing birds get imprisoned and die beneath the crust of the snow in which they dive for shelter. A couple of winters was too little snow dive it ago where there in which for them to is said that they perished fo r 766 want of this sheltering snow. In my humble opinion crust on the snow, or the absence of snow, have little or nothing to do with the paucity or the plentitude of the birds. Granted that afew may become en- trapped as described and die, this cause cannot explainthe all but extermination which has taken place over so large an area, practically throughout the whole country, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and trom James Bay in the north to Pennsylvania in the south. The reason which suggests the want of snow as causing these birds to die of cold is untenable as the natural habitat of these hardy birds is this country, where in their thick, close fitting coat of feath- ers it is easy for them to make them- selves sufficiently comfortable amongst the sheltering boughs of close growing balsam and spruce, Its diminished numbers cannot be at- tributed to migration as the partridge is not a migratory bird. Nor have we heard of a plethora anywhere, but on the contrary an universal scarcity. The want of food can scarcely be the cause as the bird’s diet is very varied and those that are left are in prime condition. Again in my opinion it is not the in- creased settlements nor the decreased cover owing to the forest clearings or the greater number of guns—it is not to either one Orall these causes combined that so great and sudden a depletion of this hardy bird is due. ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. Wet, cold springs — another cause often given—by killing considerable num- bers of chicks has no doubt an _ unfavor- able influence but such a cause is likely to be of a local character only. There is no doubt that the agency at work was an epidemic disease which has swept through the country from the infection of which few have escaped. Many woodsmen have told me that they have found partridges dead in the wilds, while I myself have picked up some. What the disease is it is difficult at present to say—probably some such germ as that of cholera which is at times so destructive to our domestic fowl ; or such a disease as that which every few years decimates our wild hares, which has only recently been found to bea similar dis- ease to that causing the fatal sleeping sickness in the human subject in the east known by the long name of ‘‘Trypan- osomiasas’ which is brought about by the “MSeESemly At the present time hares as weil as partridges in the Ottawa valley are very few only an occasional odd one being seen where a few years ago they were plentiful. It may be hoped that the epidemic has now passed leaving sufficient of the more hardy birds to breed and multiply so that we may hope in a few years time to again see our woods well stocked by a goodly number of thesestately and delicious birds. Unexpected Luck. BY R. CLAPHAM. FEOST sportsmen, especially if by force of circumstances they are = obliged to dwell within the limits of a large city, naturally keep their eyes open for any chance of sport near town, during the period when they cannot af- ford the time to take a more prolonged holiday amongst the woods and streams of the more northern and wildest dis- tricts. Being a member of the sporting fra- ternity, I have thus endeavored to dis- cover places near Toronto, where I could go by bicycle, or Metropolitan car, and return, if not witha very heavy bag of fur, fin and feather, yet with enough to satisfy my modest wants and sufficient to have made the day’s sport interesting. Many such places I know of, where I can go withthe shotgun, and return with hares, cotton-tails*and one or two partridges, but when I cast round with ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. an eye to a day’s trout fishing, I seemed to have runup against a pretty tough proposition. For two or three years I have made enquiries as to trouting within easy reach of town and invariably met with no success, as everyone told me that trout had all, long ago, been fished out, except in a few private waters. Quite by chance, about a month ago, I was talking to amanI met and he mentioned having caught trout when away for a day in the country. I prompt- ly pumped him dry of all the information he could give me, and as he was not a very ardent fisherman, he was not averse to giving me full details of the where- abouts of the said trout stream. I was a little dubious as to whether a trip to the place would be successful, but I determined to try it, soon May 24th I took my steel fly-rod and creel, and boarded the six o’clock Metropolitan car, which ran me out thirteen miles north of the city. The place where I got off may be known to others, but I will not divulge its exact locality here, as the stream is but small, andIam afraid that ‘‘too many cookswould spoil the broth” es- pecially should a certain class of holiday people ‘‘get wise” to it. Suffice it to say that I walked out with a companion, after we left the car, and proceeded in the direction which my informant had told me was the right one. We finally reached a bridge, where a creek, an extremely small one, divided and ran on both sides, parallel to the roadway. It looked more like a drain to carry off the surface water than any- thing else, and we had no idea of at- tempting to fish in such a place: so thinking that possibly there was another bridge, we wandered on up the road. Some distance further up, the miniature creek left us and turned off across some fields, and as we did not care to follow it, we passed straight on up the road. Finally we came to a house and be- yond it I could see the dense growth of a large swamp. I was beginning to think that our trip was a ‘‘wild goose chase” after all, but I was determined to make enquiries at the house, on the chance of getting a 767 tip as to the fishing, if there was any. A bright faced youth appeared at my knock, and informed me, in answer to my inquiries that the creek ran within a hundred yards of the house, that there were trout in it, and also that the best fish were in the stretch whichran through the swamp. Thanking him, I rejoined my friend and we hiked along until we found the creek, where it rippled under a wooden bridge. It was wider there than below, but the swamp looked quite impenetra- ble to anyone using a fly-rod, and so I eventually found it, and was glad to partly take down my six feet of steel and use the top joint only. The ground alongside the creek within the recesses of the swamp was very wet and boggy, and the dark pools were choked up with a mass of logs and dead undergrowth, making the job of drop- ping a baited hook into them, a some- what difficult matter. It was impossible to use a fly, so we baited with worm and threw in under the logs and other likely places. As we were hopeful that the stream would open out with clearer country higher up we did not fish the lower stretch at all thoroughly, but wandered on, only to find the waters growing less and less and the swamp thicker and more dense. Finally we gave it up and returned to the bridge, but with one fish in the creel, and it was anything but a leviathan. We walked back to the lower bridge and there I stopped to put together my rod, with the idea of trying the rather unlikely looking stream by the road side. As I was attachinga leader, another fisherman appeared, accompanied by three men with very primitive tackle, from a field close by and on asking the leader about the fishing, he stated that the creek though small, contained plenty of fish and also that the swamp was the habitat of the big ones. Had we fished the swamp pools carefully we should have got a decent haul, so he said, and told us also, that he was a frequent vis- itor, and that he had got some eleven inch trout the previous Saturday. Things began to look better, so we bade him adieu and turned down the stream 768 he had just come up, from which he had taken nothing, owing to the holiday crowd who were with him, and their crude attempts to flog the water. I had gone but fifty yards down the water when I landed the first fish, a small one, but over the six inch limit, so he was popped into the creel. The little stream was very narrow in places, but finally it turned into the road we had come up earlier in the morning, where it grew narrower still. I fished it however, and took two trout out of it, the larg- est, a quarter of a pound. Further down the waters again opened out in some meadows and there I caught some fair fish and lost another. The day was bright and cloudless and it was absolutely necessary to keep quite ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. out of sight, while fishing the pools. Suffice it to say that before we boarded the evening car at six o’clock, we had twenty-four trout between us, and we were well satisfied with our initial at- tempt on our new found stream. I had left the camera at home as I hardly knew how far or what kind of rough walking we might run up against, so have no photos to accompany this ar- ticle, but I intend to visit the same stream againina short time and will then get views of both stream and fish to show my readers the kind of fishing which can be had there, which, though not as good as fly-fishing a large stream is yet well worth visiting, especially when one has but time to take an occasional trip from the confines of the smoky city. How We Spent Thanksgiving. BY JOSEPH CHAPMAN. 66 H, you don’t need to go unless you 0! want to do so,” were the words that greeted me as I entered the club room in one of our Western Ontario cities. In a short tine I was taken into the confidence of those present and informed that the question for discussion was, ‘“‘What are we going to do on Thanks- giving Day ?” One of the young members of the Club named Bert was receiving all attention when my entrance temporarily interrupt- ed the proceedings, and when I had set- tled down and knew what they were talk- ing about he continued his narrative. It seemed that on his summer holidays as he was on his way to Toronto travelling by the Grand Trunk Railway System he passed through a town called Park Hill. Seven miles east of this town the train crossed a bridge over a_ river and soon reached a pretty place called Ailsa Craig. The river Jooked so enticing and altogether charming that instead of going on to Toronto he at once decided to stop off and visit that river On the station platform he asked a man the name by which the river was known and was in- formed that it was called ‘‘Aux Sauble.” Bert had his fishing outfit with him and determined to try the river straight off. A boy who was playing around informed him that most of the big fish were up the river and that there were also more fish there. Arriving at what appeared to bea good hole he cast his line with a frog on it for bait. Hardly had he struck the water before it was seized by a fish. After a good struggle he succeeded in landing it and found it to weigh three and a half pounds—a pretty good weight for a black bass taken out of a river. Going a little further up the stream he came to a good sized hole with a foaming rapid at the end where after fishing for a short time he succeeded in landing a five pound pike. The fish came out from under some willows and he had to play it sometime before landing. In another hour he managed to obtain a fine mess of pickerel, bass and pike. When he finished his_ story there was silence for awhile and as no one took up the question, Bert resumed by expressing the opinion that we could not do better than endeavour to repeat his experiences ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. In any event it would be better than stop- ping intown doing nothing for if we were unsuccessful we should at least get fresh air and exercise and do ourselves some good. His enthusiasm was suff- cient for us and no one mustered up courage enough to oppose the pro- position. The world had not been aired when we took our seats in the car at four o’clock in the morning bound for Ailsa Craig. Cold ? WellI should say. We certainly saw our breaths on that Thanksgiving morning. Giving the porter our luggage we went to the principal Hotel and at seven thirty had such a breakfast as_ the ordin- ary healthy manneeds when he rises at the unearthly hour we did and covered a journey such as ours. Then we got our fishing tackle all ready and started out for the fishing grounds at half-past nine. By this time the sun had warmed the air, but though it was not so cold as it was when wearrived there was still more than a hint of frost in the air. In half an hour we reached a good sized hole and to our amazemenf found ice on the river for a good twelve feet out from the bank. After baiting our lines, or rather hooks, with worms we succeeded in securing a good supply of minnows. Putting on a nice sized minnow I cast my line out into the river and drew it around in a curve until it nearly reached the bank. I repeated this operation sev- eral times and began to be afraid there were no fish about. Just as my bait was approaching the bank after one of these throws there was a big splash and a large pike grabbed for it. I was able to see the fish which to my idea was ten feet in length (more or less)—at least so | told Billie and Bert when describing my feelings afterwards. What writer can describe a man’s feel- ings when he thrills to the pull of a good sized pike or bass ? What fisherman can describe his sensations which for a few excited minutes make the blood dance through his veins at an alarming rate, as though he had hold of a strong battery and waves of electricity were passing from the pole to his hands, 769 and from his hands to the pole—a feelin& which only an angler can understan when a fellow angler relates how he suc” cessfully landed a good sized fish ! Mere words cannot describe it. A series of sharp tugs on my line warn- ed me that I had better get busy, espec- ially as the fish made a long dash up the stream making the line cut through the water like a knife, and the sun shining on the spray made the water look like alot of little rainbows. My reel began to sing a song dear to every fisherman’s heart although a bystander would have heard nomore than a whirring and buz- zing. Running along the bank, falling many times on the uneven ground in my excitement, I managed to reel the line in, keeping it taut all the time. Another jerk gave me awireless message convey- ing the information that the fish was still there. Then I played him up and down until in about a quarter of an hour I had him alongside the bank and taking the line in my hand I lifted the exhaust- ed fish on the bank, although he protest- ed all the time. Ina few moments my finny captive was in the basket and my prize was safe. Meanwhile my comrades had not been idle. Bert and Billie hid each had a bite and between them they had landed a pick- erel and a bass. Storing our fish safely away we.went up the stream about half a mile and in one hole we secured nine beauties. After catching another fish we got out our lunches and proceeded to examine them together with one of our fish which Billy said we must sample and altogether we made a very fair dinner. On our way back in the afternoon we caught three more making a total of seventeen. We were more than satis- fied with our catch and particularly when we were told by the townspeople it was getting late in the season to catch fish. In the afternoon we took out our shot- guns and succeeded in bagging quite a few rabbits. We also saw a considerable number of black squirrels and had the game laws permitted we should have been able to make quite a nice bag. Wearrived home by the late evening train and received hearty congratulations from our friends who had elected to re- 77° main in town and who wished to sample our fish and game. We were, however, too tired for much talk and hurried off to bed for which we were quite ready, and enjoyed a quiet night’s repose. There is nothing better than outdoor exercise to give a fellow a refreshing sleep—as I found out next morning when I couldn’t ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. get up early enough to be down to work in time. Each one of us hope ere long to be able to go back to Ailsa Craig and return to town and work refreshed and invigorated by the fine air and a thousand pleasant memories of the delights of fishing in the waters of the Aux Sauble River. A Few Thoughts of a Nature Lover. BY SIDNEY WALTER YOUNG. WO years have elapsed since I be- T gan reading this excellent magazine and the perusal of its bright pages each month since then, has been to me a source of much interest, pleasure and instruction. Especially so has the dis- cussion that has now been going on for the past few months on using dogs in hunting red deer. I cannot hope to add anything to or detract from this brilliant symposium of your eminent con- tributors, but I feel that to remain silent on a subject that must appeal to the hu- manity of all who have given this matter any thought, would lower me in my own respect. Although born in that part of the rugged State of Maine drained by the Great Penobscot river and its trib- utaries, which was, when first settled by the ancestors of both my parents little more than a century ago, primeval wilderness, nearly all my life has been passed in the State of Massachusetts where my parents removed in my child- hood days. Since reaching manhood I have been engaged in mercantile pur- suits, consequently my knowledge about the woods and its inhabitants would at first glance lead one to think that it is in this direction more of an academical than of a practical nature. I personally hold myself not to be a ‘‘nature fakir” neither am I a nature student only ina humble capacity, but I know that I am a ‘‘Na- ture Lover.’’ Thered blood of genera- tions of woodsmen and hunters flow through my heart and heredity must count for something or the statements of Darwin and other eminent scientists are valueless. However that may be, the call of the wild has a most persistently alluring fascination for me. Nature in all its different aspects, and they are many and diverse in this section ot New Eng- land, has a most irresistable charm tor me. The wild things ot the woods whether they are animal or plant lite, strongly attracts me, and however little I may be able to accomplish in preserv- ing both in their present condition I[ shall do the little I can and shall do it with all my might. At present I reside only a short distance from that shrine of American pilgrims, historic Concord, but strange as it may seem to those who are familiar with the game to be tound in the great hunting grounds of Canada, deer for the past tew years have been plentiful and are increasing in numbers rapidly in this vicinity. They are pro- tected here from both man and beast and are very tame and utterly fearless— rather good proof of what takes place when they are not dogged. In my strolls through the woods I do most of my shooting under certain con- — ditions. I will state here that | have travelled extensively in both hemispheres but not in quest of game. I also spend a few weeks each autumn in my old home in Maine where game is very plen- tiful but am not very keen on the killing part, only shooting enough to keep our camp stocked with meat to carry us through our stay. I am in unalterable opposition to the dogging of deer. I firmly believe in the ‘*square deal” not only among men but between all God’s creatures. The more helpless they may be to protect them- selves the greater my compassion for ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. them. I cannot see how a self-styled ‘‘Gentleman and Sportsman”’ cansmugly contemplate his infallibility and impu- dently insult the first and most vital in- stincts of a gentleman in advocating the use of an army of guides, beaters and ‘‘Gentlemen Sports” heavily armed, with their hordes of dog auxiliaries, in pur- suit of the graceful, timid, harmless deer! A ‘‘Gentleman and Sportsman,” God save the mark!. _....°“! I love the dog. Ihave always thought him closer to manthan is any other animal. I hold him blameless, and I pity him for what he has to suffer and endure on account of his master’s sins. One writer has it—‘‘Show me a vicious dog and Iwill show you a vicious master!” Another says: ‘‘The more I know of menthe more respect I have for dogs!” I agree heartily with both statements. A few days ago I was discussing this subject witha friend. He is a man of honor, decent and kindly, a nature lover and keen sportsman. He has still hunted big game all over the States. He takes a very decided stand on hunt- ing deer with dogs and emphasizes his position by personal experience. A few years ago he possessed a fine water spaniel which was trained for hunting ducks over the long wide marshes of our coast. His business made it necessary for him to goto Colorado where he would remain for over a year. He did not want to take the dog along so left him with some people with whom he had become acquainted while hunting in the White Mountains in New Hampshire. On his return from Colorado he went there for him and spending a few days grouse hunting he took his dog with him on these hunting trips. He noticed that each day he had the dog out that almost immediately upon entering the woods the dog would disappear and not return to him until long after he had reached the camp. His curiosity over the dog’s strange behavior prompted him to ques- tion the people with whom he had left him. They told him the dog was prob- ably following deer and he was shocked when they told him that he was a won- der in that respect as he had been the main factor in their success during the 771 past winter in securing six deer. They went on to describe his first ex- perience witha deer. It seems that they hunted in deep snow and the first deer the dog attacked he grabbed the hind leg and was kicked so high in the air that they thought he would never come down. After that experience he would grab them by the throat and actually killed two of the deer himself before they ap- peared upon the scene. Of course it isa well known fact that deer are almost helpless in deep snow and their slaugh- ter was easily accomplished. Now if a water spaniel can run down deerin this easy manner, what earthly show does one have when pursued by a pack of trained hounds? Dogs follow- ing deer in any part of New England are shot by any citizen who gets the oppor- tunity just as they would be if found rav- aging amidst a flock of sheep. We have recently been treated to the exposure of the writings of some well known nature writers whose fantastic imaginations have conjured up the spec- tacle of a certain well known game bird reducing the fracture of one of its legs and then placing around it a plaster bandage, also gaunt grey wolves acting as guides and protectors for children through trackless forests and _ other weird transactions by denizens of the wilds, with affidavits to prove their statements. These have come in con- tact with our versatile Roosevelt’s ‘‘Big Stick’’ and the result is to’ use the par- lance of the prize ring—‘‘they have gone to the mat for the count.”’ Ina certain sense such things have only a tendency to encourage the art of “‘drawing the long bow” and tickle our sense of the ludicrous, but the inhuman and senseless slaughter of the deer strongly appeals to our gentler and more generous emotions, and excite righteous indignation in the minds of every manly man who really loves the wild things of the wilderness. Let the ‘‘Big Stick’ be vigorously used on these advocates of dogging deer and perhaps their ideas of what consti- tutes that perfect creation of the Almighty—a real gentleman and sports- man may experience a sudden and great change for the better. How We Cooked Our Partridges in the Woods. BY A. A. HOTTE. siQM and I had been planning a hunt- T trip for some time. Tom’s father =~ owns a splendid farm on the west side of the Gatineau in the township of Wright. We possessed a good bark canoe and each had a .44 Winchester rifle. Our preparations being complete we started off one day in the open season, paddling across the east side of the Gatineau, and landing in the township of Northfield, at a point sixty miles north of Ottawa. Pulling up the canoe high and dry we started off on our still hunt for deer. We went ina northerly direc- tion travelling all the afternoon looking for deer but finding none and _ not seeing any signs indicative of their presence. We did however manage toshoot two partridges. As we had now wandered four or five miles and did not want to camp in the woods all night we decided to try and get back to our canoe before dark. Dur- ing our return walk Tom said he would cook both partridges. Hungry as we were a partridge each would not be too much for us. He just knew how to fix them up. Tom had been blowing about his cooking before he started and he kept it up during the trip. Now Tom’s sister Kate had not much faith in our hunting or cooking and un- known to us had packed plenty of sand- wiches and bread and butter in our bags. These provisions camein good as the reader will see further on. We reached our canoe before fiv€ o’clock and Tom said if I started the fir and kept it up he would pluck the part- ridges and have the supper ready precis- ely at twenty minutes past six. I re- peated the hour in amazement, and think- ing of the long wait asked Tom if he had not made a mistake ? © “Oh, no!” said Tom, “‘it takes an hour and twenty minutes exactly to cook partridges properly. An ordinary cook can cook them in less time of course, but or fancy cooking you leave that to me. You cut some more wood, keep a good fire on, and I'll go for some water.” «4 We had borrowed a fine large iron pot from Tom’s mother and with that in his hand he went for water. When he came back there was about three inches of water in the pot—this to boil for one hour and twenty minutes! I protested but Tom was firm. He even wanted to take one inch of water out of the pot, as- serting that two inches was quite enough. Words waxed hot on both sides and finally he agreed to add alittle more water, remarking that my knowledge of cooking was limited, telling me that I was a woodchopper and fireman and not the chef. He was responsible for the supper andif I would leave him alone and attend to my work we should have a fine supper. “What about the gravy ?” I asked “Rather dry without it, won’t it ?” ‘‘No insinuations, please,’ returned Tom, ‘‘Just simply watch me and learn something.”’ Well, we putthe pot over the fire at five o’clock, and I kept throwing on wood till there was a blaze about the size ofasmall house. In half an hour my stock of wood was getting low and I had to take the axe and cut some more. I certainly kept the fire going ! Now and then Tom would circle round it and look at his watch, but he said nothing. At six o’clock I noticed steam or smoke issuing from the wooden cover of the pot. I told Tom ‘‘that the whole bloom- ing thing was on fire !” We held a con- sultation and decided otherwise. What we saw was Steam and not smoke. Where there was steam there was water and consequently we were safe for the next twenty minutes. Accordingly I returned to my work of keeping up the fire and made sucha blaze that it was reflected half way across the river. I was so tired chopping wood and with the comforting warmth of the fire I fell into adoze. Tom called out ‘‘Six-twenty !”’ and I jumped about six feet. Supper at last was ready ! ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. The fire was so hot that we had some difficulty in getting near enough to re- move the pot. This we did very carefully and then tenderely lifted the wooden cover. It was so badly burnt it fell to to the bottom. When we managed to get it lifted up we saw on the bottom of our fine borrowed iron pot two small black balls about the size of two plums— all that remained of our two partridges. The pot was red hot to within an inch of the top. We looked at each other for what appeared to be _ several minutes without speaking. Our thoughts were 773 too much for words. Then we thought how good Kate had been to us and we attacked those sandwiches and bread and butter and felt better. When we returned to the farm we hid the pot. However, Kate found it and just as we went out we heard her whisper ‘“Ma, look at that! Look at our fine iron pot !” The partridges got a good roasting certainly, but their roasting was nothing to the roasting we have since received from Kate and her mother. New Discoveries in the Canadian Northwest. WWS the range of exploration and dis- covery continues to extend we are ~ — continually under the necessity of revising our ideas regarding the far north and northwest. All who are inter- ested in Canadian exploration have read and heard much of the ‘‘Barren Lands,’’ and those who have thought at all on the subject have considered that some- time in theremote future, when other places are all filled up, it might be time to see if those lands could not be made of some service to humanity. Without waiting for such a period Mr. Ernest Thompson-Seton has penetrated these regions and after a six months’ ex- ploration trip through McKenzie and Keewatin has brought back with him re- ports which will causea complete changein our views regarding the so-called ‘‘Bar- ren Lands.’ According to_ historical records Mr. Thompson-Seton was the fifth white man to lead an expedition to this particular part of the northwest these records standing: Samuel Hearne 1771; Sir George Black, 1833; Stewarv and Anderson, 2855; Warburton Pike, 1887; E. Thompson-Seton, 1907. Instead of barren ground Mr. Thomp- son-Seton found what he describes as prairies of the north. These prairies are covered with flowers and beautiful vege- tation, though they are bare of trees and probably for that reason received the name of the ‘‘Barren Lands.” Mr. Thompson-Seton thus describes the longing he had to gain the experience he has now realized and the language he uses is such as to arouse the sympathies of many who can enter into his feelings: ‘‘Twenty-four years ago I lay in a buf- falo wallow while the sun was rising. Sleep, as refreshing as the early morning prairie air, had left my faculties clear, but there was no occasion for rising. Lying in my blanket, my eye taking in the long, grass covered hollow, my im- agination went back to the days when myriad monster beasts wore down the ancient trail that now afforded a shel- tered bed for myself and other travelers. My view was focussed between the deli cately tinted bells of the crocus and the wish came to me that I could see a herd of buffalo running wild on the open prairie. “Last June,from a spot similarly to- cated, between the graceful fronds of a patch of flowering crocus, my dream was realized and I saw a herd grazing within fifty yards of me. So similar were the environme: ts that it was easy for me to imagine myself on the Souris coteau, and twenty-four years younger. ‘“‘Any man would give a year of his life to turn the wheels of progress back for aday, so that he could see the prairies as they were fifty years ago, the prairies that we are too late to see, with the buffalo, the Indians, and the sturdy pioneers, with all their picturesqueness. 774 When I organized this expedition it was the dream of twenty-four years ago that spurred me on, and it was not until after I had been there that i appreciated that I had realized my dream. I had turned back the lost years of time and it was Manitoba fifty years ago. [ was with Indians that did not understand the English language, whose only knowledge of the white man had been gained through the casual reports from mission- aries, who still ‘carry and use the how and arrdw. I saw the buffalo, the In- dians and the countless numbers of game animals. All I had to do was to strike out Missouri and Mississippi and insert in their place Peace and Mackenzie rivers. All the rest was the same.” As to the wild buffaloes of that north- ern region—the last wild herd in exist- ence it is believed—Mr. Thompson-Seton states that although more numerous than is commonly supposed. they “are still in danger of extermination. Asked as to the cause he replied in the one expressive word ‘‘Butchers!”’ and stated that the men to whom he referred had well earned this name. He describes Major Jarvis, who is in charge of the Police arrangements in that far northern district, as a first-class man for the position. He is alive to the importance of the work and determined to carry it out. ‘‘We were all. over the buffalo range,” said Mr. Seton Thomp- son, ‘‘and there was no indication that the animals were being killed by wolves.” Mr. Thompson-Seton was enthusiastic over the agricultural possibilities of all the far northwest and expressed his de- termination to go to England and make the people acquainted with the real condition of things. He is a free lance and his reward will be consciousness duty well done in telling the people of the white man’s heritage. He stated that he would be fair and would dwell upon the drawbacks as well as_ the ad- vantages. In further description of his exper- iences Mr. Thompson-Seton states: ‘*We travelled into the barren grounds, but there was never a more unhappy misnomer, as I never before saw a more beautiful spot. There are flowers, ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. vines, shrubs, birds, grass waist high, and game wherever you look: there is not an hour of daylight when caribou cannot be seen. I counted twenty-three walking through the camp in one day. This was in the season before the great herds, the animals being in small groups, the greatest of which numbered approx- imately 1000 head. When the autumn comes, with snow, they will come into the woods in miilions. There are just as many as ever, and it is the general opin- ion of the traders that the rifle instead of tending to their extinction has tended to save them. A shot costs an Indian five cents and this is a consideration. With the spear they would be driven in- to the water, and in canoes one man could kill one hundred head easily and this was done in the.case of the buf- falo. Onthe whole the caribou has not suffered. ‘I want to testify to the broad benev- olence of the Hudson’s Bay Company. This company more than any other com- mercial corporation in the world has realized the moral responsibility of its great power. No traveler has gone into that country and made a successful ex- pedition, except under the aegis of the company. It does not try to keep peo- ple out. When I asked Lord Strathcona regarding my trip he said that he would help, and he did everything in his power. Without the company I could have done nothing. It is all powerful and is_ will- ing to exercise its power for the benefit of science and the traveler. ‘“We discovered rivers as great as the Red, which have never been mapped and we always had the company back of us simply because we were doing scientific work. We found the flora and fauna of the country so much farther north than was hitherto suspected. The climate, vegetation, and flowers peculiar to Man- itoba reach to the Great Slave Lake, and this indicates a continuation and un- changeable nature inthe soil. The far northern latitude is off-set by the low altitude. All who have seen it are con- fident that the country will be opened up, settled, and support an agricultural population. There are now some won- derful crops raised in certain parts of the region. Up at Resolution they had po- 1 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. N almost all ages and in almost all countries beef has been regarded as the strength giving food par excellence. But it is not always possible to obtain beef just at the moment when nourishment is required and again it is not always that the system is in a condition to draw the full store of nutriment from the meat. Each of these difficulties has been overcome and the nutriment and stimulus of beef can be obtained at any time with very little trouble and|in a form which admits of immediate assimilation by even the most delicate invalid. BOVRIL is guaranteed to be the pure product of prime beef. All that is in beef is in Bovril. A teaspoonful of Bovril alone stirred into a cup of boiling makes ‘a strengthening and stimulating bouillon. tatoes that would win prizes in any agri- cultural fair. “‘Canada has profited by some of the mistakes of the United States, which blindly allowed its big game to be exter- minated. There is not a true hearted citizen of the States who is not frothing at the mouth because of the buffalo herd being allowed to cross the boundary line and become the property of the Domin- ion. And that, at one-third of their mar- ket value. Canada has still the only wild herd.”’ In conclusion Mr. Thompson-Seton stated his wish to advocate the estab- lishment of National Parks in Canada on lines similar to that prevailing in the Yellowstone Park in the States. As our readers well know this policy has our full sympathy having been advocated in this Magazine for years and not wholly without fruit. As a matter of fact Can- ada has done a good deal in the way of establishing national and_ provincial parks, though a good deal more might be done and any assistance in advocating and carrying forward this policy is wel- come from whatever quarter it may come. Particularly might the several Governments of Canada, both Federal and Provincial, do much work of this kind in the far north before private in- terests grow up to interfere with the work. Mr. Thompson-Seton, when at Ottawa was the guest of the Governor General. He hada long interview with the Hon. Frank Oliver, Minister of the Interior, who takes special interest in the work of the preservation of the remaining buffa- loes and who assured him that the Gov- ernment was taking steps to have the whole of them herded in a _ reserve and properly protected by the Mounted Police. The C. P. R. Wolf Hunt. 66 USY”’ is the only word to apply to those officials of the Canadian Pacific Railway who have to do with the arrangements for the forthcom- ing wolf hunt. Inquiries are pouring in and with answering them and perfecting the arrangements everyone is kept in a state of tension. Judging from all these outward and visible signs the number of sportsmen donning the snowshoes and engaging in the task of hunting the wary wolf will be much larger than was the case last year. All these preparations look bad for ‘‘Mingan.”’ Many different ways of hunting willbe employed. Rifles, traps and poison will all be used. The stay in the woods will be considerably longer assome days ahead will be used in preparatory work. Nothing which experience can suggest will be left un- done and the chances of securing some pelts are at least promising. The locality selected is the Kippewa country in the Province of Quebec and variety will likely be given by a hunt after caribou. In any event an enjoyable mid-winter outing is certain and the prospects of substantial success good. The party will meet on January 17th and they have certainly some interesting experiences ahead of them. The ladies of Montreal have been so inspired by these preparations that eight of them have applied for permission to joinin the hunt. They will tramp on snowshoes and rough it exactly as the men are expected to do DOMINION CARTRIDGE COMPANY'S NEW FACTORY. The Dominion Cartridge Company’s New Factory. INETY-NINE~ out of a hundred men are sportsmen by nature what- ever their opportunities or limita- tions may be. That is why matters re- lating to firearms and ammunition are so generally interesting. One of the most interesting manufac- turing concerns in Canada is the factory of the Dominion Cartridge Company at Brownsburg, Que. Factories would be more correct as there are forty-three buildings, detached, and covering the Company’s two hundred acre reserve. The latest addition to these is a building five hundred feet long, devoted to the manufacture of metallic cartridges only. The remaining manufacturing space is devoted to shot shells. Every dealer, rifleman and sportsman in Canada is familiar with the cartridges ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. 777 = ANNOUNCEMENT 1908 Champion of Canada, 1907. Weare prepared to book orders for early SPRING DELIVERY for all sizes of Motor Boats and Marine Engines, and we make the sug communicate with us as early as possible. gestion that intending purchasers The record established by SCHOFIEILD-HOLDEN ENGINES last season is an enviable one and clearly defines their superior qualities. We know that motor-boat enthusiasts will appreciate the high standard of efficiency in our 1908 models and we anticipate a very busy season. SCHOFIELD- HOLDEN ae le Sts TORONTO, We will exhibit atthe Automobile and Sportsmen’s Show, Toronto. and shells made by the Dominion Car- tridge Company. The completion of the new building and the installation of the latest auto- matic machinery makes this one of the best equipped factories of explosives in the world. Every shell and every cartridge is standardized and nothing ever leaves the factory that is not fully up to the high standard required. The head tester was for many years employed in the British Government Ar- senal at Woolwich, and his six assist- ants are all experts in the manufacture of explosives. Their time is devoted wholly to the work of inspection. Dominion ammunition is made in sizes to suit all arms of all calibers and is to ai he Seven miles north of Broadview in Saskatchewan a settler named Herb Delbridge shot an eagle. The bird measured seven feet two inches trom tip be obtained at all dealers. This ammu- nition is rapidly replacing imported am- munition. On account of the saving of duty the quality of Canadian made shells is naturally higher than imported ones at the same price—that is with equal efficiency Canadian made shells and car- tridges are cheaper. With the output capacity doubled the Dominion Cartridge Co. will be able to meet all demands, so that riflemen and others having chosen their particular cartridge or shell will always be sure of getting their favorite. In addition to the Canadian trade, the Company exports its ammunition to the United States, Central and South America. to tip of its wings and was thirty-six inches long. The marksman, like many others out West, hails from On- tario. AUTOMOBILES 482 AUTOMOSILING The Canadian Shows. The events of the year, so far as con- cerns automobiling in the Dominion, will be the forthcoming shows at Toronto and Montreal. Preparations are well advanced for both shows and displays are certain to an extent which will convince all visitors that nothing can now stop the onward march of the autos in the Dominion. As one of the speakers at a social function connected with one of the New York Shows said the European manufacturers made automobiles to run on roads, while the American makers had succeeded in the far harder task of man- ufacturing such vehicles as would run on trails. This is the reason why the auto is coming and will continue to come into constantly wider use in both Canada and the States. Instead of waiting for good roads the auto made the movement in favor of such roads stronger and one not to be stayed. Their growing use will cause the good roads movement to ad- vance in much less time than all the written and spoken advocacy in the world. The Toronto Show is to be held from March 21st to 28th in the St. Lawrence Arena at Toronto, under the manager- ship of Mr. R. M. Jaffrey, who made such successes of the two international shows held in Montreal last year and the year before. The importance of Toronto as both a manufacturing and business centre has led to that city being pro- vided with a Show this year and the prospects indicate it will be in advance of anything ever seen in this line in Canada. There have been many applica- tions for space and visitors may rely up- on seeing the latest productions of the best makers both in America and abroad. All the latest accessories will be there and the motor boat and the sportsman’s features willconstitute strong attractions. Close on the heets of the Toronto Exhibition will follow the Montreal Show and itis safe to say the commercial cap- ital of the Dominion will not be found behind in any respect. The two success- ful shows already held in the city have given confidence to the manufacturers and all those in the front rank will be found represented by their latest produc- tions. Practically every exhibitor at the last and most successful Showhas applied for space at the the third Show, thus as- suring its success from a_ spectacular point of view. It has been arranged that the annex will be used for motor boat and sporting exhibits and_ this fea- ture will, it is promised, be a much stronger one at this show than on the two previous occasions. The annex has undergone considerable improvements and will be made more comfortable and with the exhibits of the railroads located in this section the annex will form a very attractive part of the big exhibition. {The New York Shows. By general consent the Show held in Madison Square Gardens, New York, at the beginning of November surpassed anything ot the kind ever brought to- gether under one roof on the American continent. While, however, the most expensive cars were shown, marvels of luxury and convenience, there were also many others demonstrating the useful part the auto appears destined to play in every day life. The town car, as dis- tinct from the touring car, was one of the prominent features, these cars being made with more protection and alto- gether more suitable for the purpose for which they are intended. Another prominent feature which im- pressed many visitors is the remarkable strides forward in the manufacture of commercial vehicles. Eight to ten miles when loaded, witha maximum of fifteen when empty is stated to be the limit of Ae eiwieg, -«>, ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. heavy trucks of the very best construc- tion. Theoretically a higher speed and a heavier load appeared an easy problem for the gasoline motor. The limit of service, however, in point of load and speed together is to be found in the tires, and ignoring this point has misled many designers. When the load is very heavy and the grade very steep the traction will fail and the wheels will simply grind off the tires, especially if the surface is not reasonably smooth and free from dust and small stones. The novelty of the Show was the Alden road train which is manufactured by the Alden Sampson Manufacturing Company of Pittsfield, Mass. It is composed of a tractor andas many trailers as may be necessary for the particular purpose re- quired for which the tractor can supply power. While the tractor does supply power for the whole it does not draw anything except itself and its own load. The train is indeed a trail of wagons borrowing nothing from the automobile except its power. TInexpensive Running. A claim for a medal for running a car the greatest number of miles of any car on the Coast at the least expense was made by F. C. Long, chauffeur for R. L. Torbin, of San Francisco, who says: ‘‘I have driven a Thomas car every day for seven months, an average of thirty-five miles a day or a total of seven thousand miles. My total expense for repairs is for a spring leaf at acost of less than $2.00. [ have driven the car over all sorts and conditions of roads in all kinds of weather. There is no European car that would make that mileage over the Cal- ifornian road conditions without con- siderable expense.” * Hiring Cars. In London a well known concern has established a department where autos may be hired for long or short terms and under all possible circumstances. It is believed that the venture will be success- ful by reason of the large scale on which 779 . itis being conducted. The ears it is proposed to hire out will be of the high- est class, and it will be impossible to dis- tinguish them from private ones. If so desired the hirer may goso far as to have his monogram placed on the door panel. The drivers will be dressed in the best liveries and everything done to render the whole turnout smart and attractive. An Old World Exhibition. Whatever else may be said with refer- ence to the progress of American cars over those of France there is at least one point on which the French are superior and that is in decoration. The Paris Salon was easily first of all shows in its marvelous decorations which were on a scale long to be remembered. The har- monious effect of the whole evoked the highest testimonies of admiration from those who witnessed them and it was admitted that the French method of ad- vertising by means of lights, decorations, fine buildings and artistic stands is a mighty effective one. After all the autos were worth seeing and although the decorations were simply overwhelm- ing they did not allow the reason for the exhibition—the display of the cars—to be entirely obliterated. A Profitable Change. The express parcel delivery company of Indianapolis have installed six gaso- line, one and a half ton trucks to take the place of fifteen delivery wagons and twenty-two horses. The service con-. sists very largely in delivering a large number of small packages as quickly as possible and the horse service was not thoroughly satisfactory, occupying too much time. The Company instead of training its old drivers for truck service found it more practical to employ exper- ienced chaffeurs and place a_ second man on the truck for deliveries. The trucks are kept in a public garage at $20 each per month under a maintenance contract. This guarantees that should a truck break down enroute another 780 For Three SUBSCRIPTIONS We will give a Vest Pocket Light Valued at $1.50. Every hunter, angler and yachtsman should own one. will be sent at once to take its place. The saving over horse drawn wagons is estimated at $300 per month. A Real Hndurance Test. The most striking feature in the auto- mobile world recently was the endurance test of the Chicago Motor Cluh. The rules were drawn with the greatest strictness and it was apparent to all who entered that if carried out to the letter there could be few survivals. The Com- mittee went through their duties consci- entiously and although the things that were wrong were small trifles the clean score was withheld. If this system is followed out in future greater care will be taken of the cars and attention will be paid to every bolt and nut. These testing affairs will also prove of far greater service to the makers and drivers and stop some of the criticisms which have been urged, and not without reason, against some of these contests. The Chicago test was an earnest one and several who thought they had gone through scathless found when the Tech- nical Committee had got through with them that there was quite enough the matter with the machines to justify the withholding of the clean score. The Chicago Show. According to all accounts the Show held in Chicago at the beginning of December surpassed all others, the ex- ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. ; hibition being ‘‘national in scope and character and double discounts anything of this kind ever attempted in New York or any other American city.” Without going so far, it may be admitted that it was a wonderful Show, three of the largest Automobile Manufacturers’ Asso- ciations promoting it and securing no less than one hundred and twenty ex- hibitors. Even then three independent shows were organised outside, including the Ford, Hamilton and Earl interests, and people had their choice in visiting other places where important access- ories were shown. The Show was very largely attended and _ several experts pronounced honors even as_ between America and France in perfection of motors and bodies. Every one agreed that the future of the auto is of the highest possible character. While the automobile for pleasure tends to become dearef, great work is being accomplished in the direction of simplifying the vehi- cles for commercial purposes, and in ad- dition to the very finest tourist and other cars were also shown some commercial vehicles, which promise to revolutionize the carrying trade of the future. One of the most popular means of keeping the Sta-Rite plug in mind throughout the year has been adopted by the R. E. Hardy Company of New York and Detroit, whose productions are so widely and favorably known throughout the automobile world. Their calendar shows a ‘‘Lady of Quality” who in dress and deportment is all that is represented. The portrait is about perfect, represent- ing a fine young lady whose beplumed and beflowered blue hat sits well on her abundant andcurly locks. Her dress sets off her charms and the smile with which she greets the users of the Sta- Rite plug must assure them at once that the girl as well as the plug is ‘‘all right.”’ In the left hand top corner appears an unobtrusive notice of the ‘‘Vulcan” and ‘‘Venus,” the two famous plugs which have done so much for automobilists, and at the bottom is placed the small but useful calendar which is the ostensible reason for making us acquainted , with this charming ‘‘Sta-Rite” girl. ,)., - International Trophies. Canadian yachtsmen will likely cross the border, looking for international tro- phies, twice this summer, and the men from over the way will be here looking for the Fisher Cup now held by the Royal Canadian Yacht Club, of Toronto. ‘The cups we are going after are the Seawan- haka gold cup for half raters, and the Dory Championships Cup. The Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club stood back a year to give other clubsa chance to go after the Seawanhaka Cup, but no one made a move so the Montreal . Club is bestirring itself again. The Seawanhaka Cup is now held by the Manchester Yacht Club whose skim- ming dish Manchester accomplished in 1906, what Challenger, Spruce IV, White Bear and several other American or English boats failed to do. The Dory Cup is now held by the Massachusetts Dory Association which won it from the Shelburne Yacht Club down on the Nova Scotian coast last summer. This is a race for three dories aside. The American dories outclassed the Canuck craft last summer, but the invasion taught the Blue Noses things, and itisa safe wager that the down easters will make them go some this season. The Motor Outlook. The Motor Boat industry in Canada is settling down toa solid foundation. Since the game took hold here many mushroom firms of engine and_ hull builders have come and gone. Before they disappeared however they did the game nosmall amount of harm. These cheap John firms turned out engines that were mechanically imperfect, and the re- sult was annoying breakdowns and de- SPORTS AFLOAT! Being a Section Devoted to Those Who Brave Wind and Wave, in White-winged Yacht or Dainty Canoe, in Fragile Shell or Swift Power Boat Edited by LOU. E. MARSH lays which gave Canadian engines as a whole, a bit of a bad name which the manufacturers of good reliable Canadian engines found hard to live down. Not only did these poor engines knock Canadian engines on the whole, but their idiosynacracies disgusted hosts of in- quiriers, who might have ultimately be- come owners. The very fact that certain firms of engine builders have survived their days of infancy and despite the financial stringency are still doing bus- iness, is proof positive that the machines they are turning out are doing their duty. Up in the north of Ontario the Adam’s Launch and Engine Co. of Penetang, are holding theirown in the face of fierce outside competition, and. along Lake Ontario the Schofield Holden people, the Canadian Gas Power and Launches Ltd., Canadian Fairbanks Co., Toronto, the Hamilton Motor Works, Jutten Co., and Robertson Bros., of Hamilton, are hold- ing their own against such good import- ed engines as the Crozier & Brownell, Trevert of Nicholls Bros., Toronto, Lackawanna, Hildreth, Little Giant, Palmer and Buffalo. Up at Galt J. R. ‘Golden & Co. are turning out a little en- gine with much to recommend it. In spite of the tightness of the money market Canadian launch builders are going right ahead with 1908 Models. They already have many orders on hand and are apparently not worried by the outlook. ‘‘Motor boating is a good sport and if you keep out of racing with high powered boats itis not at all expensive, remarked a motor boat owner to ‘‘Rod and Gun” the other day. ‘‘l have hada royal good summer’s sport in my _ boat, and | did not find it hard on my pocket book. I got a good engine and had little trouble.” 782 Breaking Away from Henley. The chances are that next year will seea_ break up of the rowing and canoe- ing combination at the Canadian Henley. For two years the St. Catharine Hen- ley course has been the scene of the so- called Canadian Canoe Championships held in conjunction with the big annual Canadian fixture. This year the Canoe Club people did not get the consideration they claim theirsport was entitled to and it has just about been decided to withdraw. The Canoe Club people affiliated with the oarsmen for their annual Regatta with the understanding that the canoeing interests would be fully looked after,— that on the final day of the Henley the canoe championships should be sand- wiched in with the rowing finals, and a bumper day’s acquatic sport provided. It looked well in theory but in practice the canoe events though undoubtedly more spectacular than the rowing events were relegated to the ‘‘preliminary”’ class. The three races, war canoes, fours and singles, were not handled with the same completeness that the rowing races were and there is complaint that the officials work, especially in the war canoe race where Island Acquatics and Parkdale I crews collided at the finish, in a desperate spurt, was atrifle lax to say the least. The Acquatics were out of their course acouple of points when Parkdale 1 ploughed into their stern, yet Parkdale was disqualified without further inquiry. Even at that the canoe program had only three events and the canoe paddlers down this way are asking for a full pro- gram of tandems, double blades, singles, fours, &c, at a meet at which all western clubs will be represented. The only way to do this is to form a Western Associa- tion. Now an association of clubs down here clearly could not hold Cana- dian championships, so it is thought, by those who are shoving the scheme, that it would be better to simply have a west- ern division of the Canadian Canoe As- sociation and to hold western division championships prior to an eastern divi- sion meet and send the best crews in the west down to meet the eastern cracks. Canoeing is booming in Toronto, and ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. in fact all through the Ontario west. For instance, Toronto Canoe Club now has six hundred and seventy-two mem- bers, an increase of over one hundred in a year, and Parkdale Canoe Club, that lively little Toronto suburban infant, has been making a great splash all along the line. Last winter they took up hockey and had a great season. This fall it was rugby and their team won the Canadian Championship and now they are in hockey with both junior and senior teams. The Balmy Beach and Acquatic clubs of To- ronto are both healthy and St. Kitts has taken to the game in fair shape. Oril- lia is just as enthusiastic as ever, and there is a chance of aclub in Hamilton. These with the Toronto clubs will com- prise the western division, if one is formed. Argos for Olympiad. The Canadian Olympiad Committee has already tentatively selected the Ar- gonant eight and a pair Champions of America to represent Canada in the row- ing events of the British Olympiad next summer, and they have gone into train- ing. Past performances have to govern in this instance, and when it comes to a show down there isn’t anything to it, but Toronto Argonauts. Of course in real- ity the selection is to be made by the Canadian Association of Amateur Oars- men, but it is so ridiculously easy that these is nothing to do, but to officially endorse the entry. The eight the Argonauts will send over will be the grand junior eight stroked by ‘‘Longboat” Taylor, which went from the junior to the senior com- pany at the Canadian Henley and won all championships, and then drifted down through the States to the National Regatta and annexed the American Championship. The stern half of this eight —Taylor, stroke, Charles Riddy, Alex Davidson and Gordon Balfour also won the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Four’s Championship all- on the same day at the Canadian Henley, and then went on the eighth race and won the eight’s championship. : The eight may be strengthened in one or two places by senior men before it is ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. sent across the pond. The senior pair champions of America are Fred Town and Buck Jackes. Both are in good con- dition now and will continue to work on the machines all winter. The Aquatic Mix Up. The mix-up between the Canadian Amateur Athletic Union and the Inter- provincial Rugby Union this fall made the acquatic situation a bit acute for a while, but things are straightening themselves out. The Argonaut Rugby team, in which were several rowing men, went down to Montreal and in defiance of the C. A. A. U, played against Ernie Russell, whose application for a certifi- cate of amateurism was held over pend- ing inquiry.. This precipitated trouble, for the C. A. A. U. disqualified the en- tire team and added suspension to all teams which played against either the Montreal or Argonaut team. The other teams stuck, and the whole outfit were black listed from all sports controlled by the C. A. A. U. The fact that the Argonants were out did not bother rowing much for those who did row and play football too, were second class men, but the C. A. A. U. notified the Argonants that the black listed men could not retain membership in the Ar- gonant Club while the Argos were in affiliation with the C. A. A. U. The re- sult was the resignation of the Argo- nants from the C. A. A. U. There were wheels within wheels, however, in the embroglio for when the Argonant Rugby team were faced with Russell in Montreal representatives of of the Argonaut Rowing Club warned them against playing the game and they played as the Toronto Rugby Club. When they returned to Toronto the Ar- gonant Rowing Club disowned them, but the matter was re-considered and the Club believing the C. A. A. U. hasty in throwing out the team, again assumed the responsibility and the team played its schedule out as the Argonauts. Now it is up to the Canadian Associa- tion of Amateur Oarsmen. This body controls rowing in Canada. Last sum- mer they were about to affiliate with the 783 C. A. A. U., but did not take the step. Now they must deal with the situation. There is no chance of the Argonaut Club being blacklisted by them though the Toronto Rowing Club refused young Ross, one of the Argonaut Rugby play- ers, his membership renewal because of the trouble. The Federation—C. A. A. U. truce over Olympic matters will likely smooth out the kinks, and Argos are all true amateurs though they did play a C. A. A. U. suspect, and will continue in all games for sport’s sake. The Alice andI.. BY MISS CAROLYN B. LYMAN, Yo, ho, for the billow; Through long summer days, We'll cut wave and breaker With tossing of sprays! My bonnie launch ‘‘Alice” And I, ah, what more! For boating is Heaven! Who'd steer for the shore! The rythm of waters! The deep cloudless sky! Dream on; we are lovers, The ‘‘Alice’”’ and I! The ever increasing demand for ma- rine motors in Canada has led to wide in- quiries for one uniting in itself many ex- cellencies. Such amotor is made by the Ducro Manufacturing Co. of Buffalo, N. Y., who entitle their production the Niagara Marine Motor. Both designs and construction are the result of pioneer work which has been more than _ justified by the success achieved, the motor giv- ing speed for races and endurance for long distance runs. The motor is of the four cycle type, the cylinders being cast separately, completely water jacketed with mechanically operating valves, en- suring aregular supply ot gas and dis- charge at the proper time; the camshafts and gears are inside of base, making them practically noiseless and avoiding 784 all danger of anything getting caught in the gears, and the base has sufficiently large panels to give easy access to all parts. The pistons are made extra long inorder to give them long life. They are fitted with four eccentric rings, three at top and one at bottom, having tongued joints, and the piston pins are made of Shelby steel tubing, hardened and ground to size, while the cams, rollers and valve pins are also hardened. The crank shafts are made from 35 carbon steel, steam hammered, the bearings are large, strong and lined with genuine babbit metal, ensuring a cool running motor. The valve cap is of such construction that it can be simply unscrewed and lifted out at any time for cleaning or re- grinding. All the parts are interchange- able. The motors are equipped with the jump spark ignition using secondary dis- tributors and the Shebler carburetor is used, giving perfect throttle control. They will also give the rated horse-power at normal speed, the fuel consumption not exceeding one pint per brake horse power perhour. The motors are made in two cylinders, five and seven anda half horse power; and four cylinder ten, fifteen and twenty-five horse power with complete outfits of two kinds in each in- stance according to prices. The Com- pany issues an excellent illustrated cat- alogue, which will be sent to any of our interested readers post free upon applica- tion and mentioning ‘‘Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada.” It is particularly pleasurable for one who isan aquatic enthusiast to visit a canoe factory, and this opportunity was afforded the writer a few weeks ago when in the delightful town of Orillia, Ontario, he was by courtesy of Mr. J. H. Ross, Manager of the J. H. Ross Canoe Co., of that town, shown through their extensive works, and the several stages of manufacture of the various styles of canoes ‘made by this well known concern carefully explained. The exceptional care and the superior mater- ials used in the production of their canoes accounts for the popularity they have attained not only throughout Can- ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. ada but also in the United States, to which country this firm ship a number of canoes each season. Although the factory was visited at the ‘‘tale end” of the 1907 canoe season, when a number of canoe factories are not very busy, a large staff of skilled canoe builders were busily engaged turning out canoes for next season, so that when spring of 1908 opens they will be in a position to fill all orders. The Ross Canoe Co. have the decided advantage of being so situated that they can purchase the best obtaina- ble material for their canoes, and the selection is made by one who hasa thorough knowledge of canoe material. This firm makes a specialty of prospect- ing and cruising canoes and the growing demand for this class of canoes is tan- gible evidence of their superiority. Mo- tor boats, skiffs, yachts, dinghys, etc., are also products of the Ross Canoe Co. A most interesting catalogue is issued and will be sent upon request of any of our readers making mention of ‘‘Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada.” A motor that in design, material and construction can claim to be the best should surely bea good one. These are the claims made tor the ‘‘Outboard or Porto Motor,” made by the Waterman Marine Co. of Detroit, Mich. This mo- tor was put to severe practical tests be- fore being offered for sale and by reason of these tests which secured efficiency the motor met with success from the very first. So pleased were many people with this motor that they asked for a canoe motor and in order to meet this want one has been designed which is described as a marvel of smallness, compactness, lightness and power. The motor weighs but thirty-six pounds is only fourteen inches high, turns an eleven inch wheel one thousand revolutions per minute, and can be installed in any canoe. By care- ful study a- perfect port system has been designed which means that their two cycle motor gives as high effi- ciency, fuel economy and power as twice the number of cylinders in a four cycle motor. The cylinder is cast, without jacket, of gray iron; the jacket is of spun ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. 785 CRUISING AND RACING GASOLINE LAUNCHES PUOELY EQUIPPED A VARIETY OF STYLES IN STOCK FROM 16 to 35 ft. IN LENGTH. Special Light Motor Boats FOR HUNTING AND FISHING 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. “I 86 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. 4 SHOSLHLAHAHLLLLHAASH: : 000886 TRaDE MARE Launch Fittings BRASS AND GALVANIZED IRON Compasses Lamps Flags Life Preservers Fenders Oiled Clothing John Leckie Limitea = 75 Wellinzton St. West, oronto. SESSESPESSLOHO HLL ESSE SS OS Caille Perfection Motor Co. 1302 SECOND AVE. DETROIT = = MICHIGAN Wanta reliable agent in eyery Province to sell their famous Perfection Motors An engine that ALWAYS GOES WRITE FOR PARTICULARS FURS SHIP YOUR To McMILLAN-FUR & WOOL.CO. rom F IRS MINNEAPOLIS, . © : MINN. WRITE FOR. CIRCULARS copper, highly polished; crank case of aluminum; bearings of bronze bushed; crank shaft and connecting rods of steel; water pump and all fittings of polished brass, and amost excellent float feed carburetor. It is sold with complete outfit, including foundation, ready for immediate installation, and it has added a hundred fold to the pleasures of canoe- ing. The Company will continue to make their famous Porto Motor ona larger scale than before. Through their absorption of the Kowalsky Company they will also make the well known en- gines of that name. Altogether they have so many exclusive and distinct fea- tures of importance that readers inter- ested in motors and engines would do well to secure copies of the Company’s literature which can be had for the ask- ing by addressing the Company at De- troit, Mich., and mentioning ‘‘Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada.”’ There is something ina name after all, particularly when that nameis backed up by a good article. Many boatmen will be attracted by the name of the Sterling engine and once they have tried it they will have good cause to remem- ber the name. With all the advances made in motor engineering of late years the Sterling engine may well claima foremost place. The engine as it ap- pears today is the result of years of practical experience in building gasoline engines, and represents reliability and ease of operation—two of the most de- sirable features in a marine engine. While the Sterling is a powerful engine, with working parts exceptionally large and strong, superfluous weight has been successfully eliminated and every ounce included is made to tell. The valves are placed on the opposite sides of the cyl- inder, both inlet and exhaust being inter- changeable. The push rods have direct vertical movement, the lower ends being provided with hardened steel rollers, running on hardened pin. The push rod guide extends below the centre of the roller, allowing no side play such as is usually found in most engines. The ac- ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA 787 The Greatest Fishing Boot In the World The “Surveyor” Boot engineer and the surveyor. = “THe Sear or CERTAINTY ” 2 c GocpYEAR WELT SEWN : is the finest type of service boot for the hunter. fisherman, the civil Made by the Slater Shoe Company, the “Surveyor’’ Boot has become the standard for hard service in the outdoor professions. Made from selected French Calfskin, tanned by special process, which makes the leather pliable, fine viscol- ized leather sole and waterproof bellows tongue. The Strathcona Boot ly since. ever seen. ¢ Every detail finished, steel steeple pointed nails in the heel and soles, all sizes,all widths The Slater Shoe Company’s trade mark stamped on every boot. THSIP (SER Ge ate erpenn cas ete e Pe ee tod ce a sic. an. Rae Major Costigan, R.C. A., said: when marching out of Quebec. At Van Wyck’s Vlet, where we had three days’ continuous rain I wasin water within one inch of the top of the legs,yet my feet were perfectly dry. I condsider them the best service boot Ihave BOTA DALI cet eS oer went Net eS ae) So eas $10 “T wore the Slater Strathcona boot I have worn them almost continuous- $12 SEND TO NEAREST SLATER SHOE STORE FOR BOOKLET OF SHOES “THE CRAFT OF SAINT CRISPIN” Head Offices: 63-69 LATOUR ST. MONTREAL THE SLATER SHOE STORE 225 ST. JAMES STREET, 335 Slater Agencies in Canada MONTREAL. tion is positive and practically noiseless. All drive gears are enclosed in the upper portion of the base, completely guarding and allowing them to runin a bath of oil. The catalogue for 1908 is a very handy and complete little booklet and gives full particulars of the enginesfrom a single cylinder, two and a half horse power to the six cylinder, sixty horse power. All oil waste has been elimin- ated and the connections much simplified in these engines. All interested readers should send for a copy of this pamphlet which will be sent post freeon addressing the Sterling Engine Company Niagara Street, Buffalo, N. Y. and mentioning ‘Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada.”’ Lamps are a source of continual inter- est to owners of bicycles, automobilesand motor boats, and they are willing to do much in order to obtain a_ satisfactory one Those who are in any doubt upon this point will do well to communicate with the Twentieth Century Manufactur- ing Company, of New York, whose ‘‘Baby Grands” made in two sizes, four and six-inch fronts, with powerful lens re- flectors had a great run last season, not- withstanding the fact that they were put upon the market too late to be included in trade catalogues. The Company’s experts are authorities upon acetylene matters and the ‘‘Baby Grands” area series of acetylene lights containing a search or headlight and port and star- board sidelights. Those who have used them are enthusiastic in their praise. The one light gives the three signals and acetylene gives a much brighter light than oil. Thesame Company markets a good lantern and are working upon a special generator system, specially for marine use, which will light up all sizes of boats and ships and when perfected they will be able to take contracts for installing lighting systems on boats of all sizes. Alpine Club Notes. Mr. Wheeler's visit to Winnipeg was a busy one. He remained over one day only and held a meeting of the Executive and two general meetings of the local members of the Club. Every lady mem- ber in the Club was present; and one lady drove eight miles from her home in the country solely for the purpose. The President had a long list of matters re- quiring attention, and there was hearty discussion of all affairs, notably some amendments to the constitution. Reso- lutions were passed creating the office of Executive Secretary and making a change in the qualification for active membership. The Publication Commit- tee considered the next issue of the ‘Canadian Alpine Journal,” for which some important contributions are prom- ised, notably an article on the formation of mountains by Professor Coleman and another of the same kind on glaciers by Mr. W. S. Vaux; also one by Mr. W. T. Dalton on Mount Garibaldi and the newly discovered Alpine region in the Pacific Coast Range. For this issue the Scientific Section will have first innings, and rightly so. The list of contributors contains mostly new names, and all sub- jects will be treated in an informing fashion. It is the desire of the Commit- tee to make and keep the Journal a high class annual that can hold up its head unashamed with similar journals pub- lished by Alpine Clubs in older lands. The change in qualification for active membership is as interesting as it is im- portant. The President brought photo- graphs of Mount Garibaldi and vicinity showing glaciers and neve and other Alpine features. This mountain is con- siderably below 10,000 feet above sea, but its base is very near sea level, and its ascent involves difficult and dangerous climbing. Those who have climbed it have an interesting story to tell of all that region, and its discovery materially changes the test of active membership. The Club will be asked to approve of a clause making 2,500 feet above the tim- ber line ona glacier hung mountain, the lowest altitude in the test for qualifi- cation. % A discussion took place on the Club House, all the members being in favor of going on with the work as soon as pos- sible. Nominations were made of offi- cers for the ensuing term. The Presi- dent reported that the finances of the Camp at Paradise Valley were on the right side. The Winnipeg members were glad to meet the President and wish him bon voyage. He sailed from New York 9n December 7th to be present at the great Alpine Jubilee when nearly one hundred mountaineering clubs of the world will be represented.- Prof. Fay, President of the American Club, who is an honorary member of the Canadian Club and has been a member of both Canadian Camps, is also to be the guest of the English Club. The Alpine Herald, edited by Mr. Frank Yeigh, Miss Annie L. Laird and Mr. S. H. Miaitchell, is on sale to the members of the Club at 10c a copy. Orders ought to be sent to Mr. Mitchell, 567 Spence street, Winnipeg. The Her- ald is made of good paper, print and half-tone plates, and is in every way a» credit to its editors and its man of bus- iness, Mr. Yeigh. Every member will want at least half a dozen copies to send to friends, to show how jolly were the evenings around the blazing logs in Par- adise Valley. One of the merriest songs sang around that fire is omitted in the Herald. It was entirely impromptu and setto the old air of ‘‘Excelsior,” being composed and sung by the ‘‘Silly Six.” At their daily vocations, the said ‘‘Silly Six” are grave and reverend teachers in Colleges, High Schools, Ladies’ Schools and such sober institutions. Altogether the A!pine Herald is a first class paper. ELIZABETH PARKER, Secretary. OR WEDICINE BAG Lord Hawke, an English nobleman who has made a name for himself as a famous cricketer, captaining the York- shire Eleven, through many successful seasons, in the course of which the com- bination under him won the County Championship on several occasions, vis- ited Canada during the last hunting season. In company with several gen- tlemen a big game hunt was organized in northwestern Ontario and the party were successful in securing two bull moose one falling to Lord Hawke’s rifle. His Lordship’s visit to the Dominion was cut short by a_ sudden call to England owing to the demands of business but he enjoyed his outing so much that he promised to return next season and en- gage in another hunt. The Department of Colonization, Mines and Fisheries for the Province of Quebec have just published a pamphlet containing the fish and game laws of the Province, together with the laws, regu- lation and Orders-in Council referring to the establishment and management of the Laurentides National Park and the Gaspesian Forest Reserve. This little booklet is a credit tothe publicist of the Department, (Mr. Alfred Pelland) and its tasteful appearance, clear and well arranged contents, and its ease of refer- ence should make it a favorite with sportsmen whose interests lie in that much favored Province. Between the covers of this booklet the sportsmen can find sufficient to keep him straight on both fish and game laws, and if he wishes to go to the reserves he -will also find the conditions upon which his visit may “be made. Altogether it should do much to make known the great advantages, which the Province of Quebec is at all times ready to offer to sportsmen and tourists. Mr. John Arthur Hope, whose contri- butions to our pages has made his name well known to our readers, has received the appointment of assistant to Mr. L. O. Armstrong, whose department of work in connection with the Canadian Pacific Railway, including colonization and tourist, recently had _ industries added to it, and was then divided into three sub-departments with Mr. Arm- strong as chief, viz: Industrial, coloniz- ation and sports. Mr. Hope has been appointed assistant to look more partic- ularly after the sporting department. Those who have read Mr. Hope’s articles, and know something of his wide exper- ience on these matters, will agree that a better appointment could not possibly have been made. A party of five gentlemen consisting of Messrs. Wayhart, Toronto; A. F. Schuler, Minneapolis; D. Miller, Wood- stock; Neill McDougall, Indian Agent, and George Hodder, of the Algoma Hotel, Port Arthur, had a successful hunt, thirty-eight miles from the latter place. They went from Port Arthur to Kakaba Falls and walked in sixteen miles to their log camp which they have used as headquarters on hunting trips for several years. An important mem- ber of the party wasa settler who was called by them Captain Ross and whom they described as the ‘‘greatest cook on earth.” The party saw many moose but they were in such positions that if they had killed the animals the meat would have had to be left in the woods to rot. Accordingly they contented themselves with two, and Mr. Miller added a fine set of horns to the numerous and varied collection of sporting trophies he has in his den. The hunters reported that the Italians in the construction camps along the line of railway are killing everything in sight, and the settlere are doing much to drive the moose further and further back. In one place Mr. Miller came across half an acre of woodland where the beavers had been at work and secured a number of chips they had made in their tree cutting operations. They found partridges and hares very scarce 790 and in this their experience agrees with those of hunters who went elsewhere. The outing was a most enjoyable one, and all joined in the hope that they may meet in many others of the same kind. The whole question of the arrange- ments of the fisheries as between the Dominion and the Provincial Govern- ments must some time or other come under review. In the meantime the ar- rangements by meansof which the Do- minion Government makes the rules and the Ontario Government issues the li- censes are being considered by the au- thorities. It is quite natural that under duplicated authority there should be friction and complaints. At a_ recent and informal conference between the officials of the Fisheries department and the Ontario members of the Dominion House of Commons these questions were considered and it was decided to hold a second one after the members had consulted their constituents thereon. The Federal Department alleged that the Provincial Government had _ shown apathy in the protection of the fisheries while throwing onus and opprobrium on the Dominion Government. There is one point that does appear clear and that is with divided jurisdiction the best results cannot be expected to follow. The Dominien control in the other Prov- inces is not altogether satisfactory to them and it would be well when the question is taken upit should be considered as a whole. The Canadian Camp Club of New York held their annual banquet at the Hotel Astor, New York, on November 18th. True to their policy of having some par- ticular dish not appearing at any pre- vious dinner the record was kept up by one made of tiger, familiarly known as ‘‘Fanny Adams.” The story went the round that Prince Louis of Battenburg and Admiral Evans were out in the Orient and wished to dine together. They had no other dish than tiger, of which they partook in company with a dusky princess. As they could not talk to her they called her ‘‘Fanny Adams,” and that is how tiger served up for ban- queting purposes gained itsname. Mr. ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. Cy Warman was toastmaster and Dr. Bell, head of the Canadian Geological Survey, was the guest of honor. Dr. Bell amongst other things talked about Indians. ‘*Take good Indians along with you. Ihave found that all the best Indians drink. I have taken a load of them away with me so drunk that I had tocare for them and do everything for them at the start, but in the woods they sober up and become the best of Indians. Do not interfere with your Indians.” Commander Peary, who was also pres- ent, expressed his determination to make efforts to reach the North Pole until he proved successful. Earl Minto, the Viceroy of India, and ex-Governor Gen- eral of Canada, sent a cable stating that he would provide elephant for the next banquet. On November 19th the Canadian pa- trol boat, Vigilant, captured two Ameri- can fishing boats and a gasolene launch containing four men when fishing in the Canadian waters of Lake Erie. When the men were ordered to surrender they hurried on board the launch and at- tempted to escape. Not until the patrol boat sent ashot over the launch did the men give in. The fishing boats were re- tained and the men, after several hours’ detention were allowed to go. Mr. F. W. Miller, of Wilkinsburg, Pa., writes to the Tourist Agent of the Canadian Pacific Railway a letter of thanks for being recommended to Mr. Cameron, outfitter, Kippewa, Que. The party left their arrangements to Mr. Cameron and on arriving at Kippewa found all prepared for them. The result was that they had a successful hunt, ob- taining three moose withspreads of forty, forty-eight, and forty-nine inches, each moose weighing from thirteen to four- teen hundred pounds. One of the party failed but it was not because opportunity was denied him. Hehad a chance at two bucks standing together but at the propitious moment he fell a victim to ‘buck fever’’ and lost his chance. Need- less to say the whole party were satisfied with their experiences and praise the country, the guides, the outfitters and the game. A similar letter was also re- ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. 791 ceived from Mr. A. G. Rice, of the Camp Fire Club, New York, whose party like- wise got three fine moose and who were satisfactorily outfitted by Messrs. Shan- non & Fraser, outfitters of Kippewa, Que. A bald headed eagle measuring six feet eleven inches from tip to tip of its wings was shot late in October opposite Brockville, Ont., by a duck hunter. A good many reports were current from time to time of eagles being seen on the river, but this was the first one shot. Every sportsman should possess a cabinet in which to keep his guns, and when he has several such a place be- comes absolutely necessary. There are many gun cabinets on the market but few to equalthose made and supplied by Messrs. G’ S. Hudson & Son, of Ellis- burg, N. Y. This firm has had a long experience in designing and manufactur- Dominion Cartridges Guaranteed by this trade mark. If your dealer won’t supply you, write us Dominion Cartridge Co., Ltd. MONTREAL. Whatever Rifle You Use for Big Game you will findin Dominion Cartridges a load for it. Dominion Cartridges are best for big game, because, of their accuracy, high velocity and great stopping power—and they are so carefully tested, guaged and inspected that they are absolutely reliable. ing furniture, gun cabinets and special cabinet work. They have learnt to know what is wanted and how best to supply that want. Accordingly their cabinets are made in styles to suit sportsmen as is shown by the fact that orders for them have been received from countries all over the world where satis- fied customers are still extending the sales. On full consideration of reports re- ceived by him from the hunting districts during the season of 1907, Mr. Edwin Tinsley, Superintendent of Game and Fisheries for the Province of Ontario does not think that at present further restrictive legislation is necessary with reference todeer. He, however, agreed that they are going back from the well settled and over-hunted portions of the Province, though he holds _ that there is nothing to indicate they are decreasing in numbers. ‘‘It is a fact that they are seen two to three hundred miles north of 792 where they were found a few years ago. Last year (1906) the number of deer killed was greater than ever and 1907 shows no falling off. As soon as_ fur- ther restriction is necessary I will advo- cate it but at the present time I see no need for it. We cannot expect to find as many deer in near districts, such as Sim- coe and Muskoka as a few years ago, as settlement is steadily driving them back.” Mr. Tinsley estimates that from thirty to thirty-five per cent of the deer shot are does, attributing this to the fact that the law prohibits the killing of more than one doe by each hunter. As far back as 1861 the Superintendent hunted in the southern part of the Province when deer were so plentiful that the In- dians sold the choicest venison for five cents per pound. An excellent manner in which Sports- men can spend their winter evenings is by taking lessons in taxidermy, Every sportsman should possess some knowl- edge on this subject, and once he learns the elementary rules he goes on to fur- ther efforts, often succeeding beyond his expectations in mounting his own fine trophies in birds, animals, fishes, etc. Both pleasure and satisfaction come to the sportsman from being able to do his own taxidermy work. It is wonderful how soon sucha man has an excellent collection around him—a_ collection which though worth a large amount is made by him at little or no expense since he saves his own taxidermy bills and procures his specimens during his ordinary trips. Considerable success is attending the efforts of the North West- ern School of Taxidermy, Omaha, Neb., to teach this popular art by mail. It is stated that during the past seven years they have in this way taught taxidermy to more than ten thousand sportsmen, who have expressed entire satisfaction with the methods pursued and have been enabled to make fine collections as a re- sult of their efforts. A new catalogue has been prepared and issued and will be sent post free to interested readers who make application for same. In order to induce sportsmen to take advantage of the winter season the authorities of the ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. ‘accompanied a hunting party to the school are making an attractive offer to all students who enroll this month. The stories of those who were lost in the bush which appeared in the Christ- mas number of ‘‘Rod and Gun” re- ceived a fine illustration in the adventure of two police constables of Toronto who) Magnetawan River district during the. last open season in Ontario. P. C. Mc- Connell had the painful experience of be-| ing lost for seven hours and had he not. then been found by rescuers, headed bya | fellow constable named Ironsides, he might have undergone some further un- pleasant experiences. The party got’ three deer and with the exception of the) adventure named mnch enjoyed them- selves. P C. McConnell now believes that the bush is a place which is more difficult to find one’s way about in than the streets of Toronto. A long standing dispute between the fishermen of Quebec and those of Ver- mont—the right of seining and net fish- ing in Mississoquoi Bay at the northern extremity of LakeChamplain—is to be considered at a conference between ap- pointed representatives from both sides of the border. If no agreement is ar-— rived at the Federal Governments will be | appealed to in order that their good — offices may be used to bring about an amiable conclusion. A Commission from | New York State has held a consultation with the Vermont Commissioners and _ the whole subject is in a position to be | submitted to the joint committee with a | view to what is hoped may prove a final | settlement. What was described as the biggest bear ever shot in the Kootenays was re- cently exhibited at Nelson, B. C. It was a silver tip weighing between nine hun- dred and athousand pounds undressed, and seven and eight hundred pounds dressed, and was evidently a veteran. For some time it had been seen on var- ious Occasions prowling about the houses belonging to the Silver King mine on Toad mountain. All the men were on ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. Hammer the Hammer In stirring times like these a revolver A. is a good thing to have about the house | —in fact its well to have one near no matter where you are. Get a safe one and a sure one. The Iver Johason Sifety Automatic Revolveris the most reliable made to-day. Rightly proportioned, beautifully finished; a gentleman's pistol for pocket, desk, or bureau Our Free Booklet, ‘‘Shots,’? tells more in detail why the Iver Johnson has outstripped competitors in public favor. Our handsome catalogue goes with it, showing details of construction. Iver Johnson Safety Hammer Revolver 3-inch barrel, nickel-plated finish. 22 rim-fire cartridge, 32 or 38 center-fire cartridge ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE IMPOSSIBLE. 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As it was getting dark the men did not follow the trail that evening but found the bear dead only eight yards away when they continued the search the following morning. On examination it was found that three of the shots had taken effect. The bear measured from tip to tip ten feet six inches; the head eighteen inches in length and sixteen inches in width, the foreleg above the joint twenty-two inches and the foot seven by ten inches. Sev- eral other bears were seen in the neigh- borhood and hunters went out after them, the general opinion being that the Kootenays are still the home of big game. Speaker Sutherland of the Dominion House of Commons, has been tell- ing the people of Kansas. that ‘‘neople now alive may live to see the minimum depth of water from the upper lakes to tide water made twenty-one feet and when that date arrives, Mon- treal and Quebec, Halifax and St. John, and perhaps one quiet harbor that is as yet only dreamed of, will be the busiest ports of the North American Continent. Of this great highway Canada _ holds the door. It is a great asset and more than anything gives Canada a dominating po- sition in this continent. This will be more manifest in the future than in the past.’’ It will be largely owing to the confidence they have in their®* future that Canadians will see that such dreams be- come future realities. A young fellow named Samuel Agee recently lassooed a big wild cat in the neighborhood of Dawson City. Of course he did not know the danger he was running, and as is often the case with such innocents good fortune at- tended him. 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Lefever To introduce this famous SHOT GUN into every gun club in Canada we are offering spec- ial prices to club members. Write for catalogue. CANADIAN AGENTS: D. PIKE CO., Ltd. 123 King Street East, TORONTO. Royal Equipment Co. oyal Motors ARE ROYAL Unexampled in their simplicity Unparalleled in their design. Unsurpassed in their quality. Unqualifiedly a superior motor. 2 Stroke—one or two cylinder 21-2 to 15 horse power | Write for catalogue 154 Housatonic Avenue Bridgeport, Conn., U.S.A. Complete Engines and Launches. Hamilton Motor Works Limited. HAMILTON, ONT. SES SLES See Sy, Tournament Dates. 14—17, 1908—Hamilton, Ont. Eighteenth tournament of Hamilton Gun Club at five birds and targets. J. J. Lawler, secretary. Jan. Stray Pellets. Canadian trap shooters will be very sorry to hear of the sudden and particularly sad death of the estimable wife of Mr. T. Malcolm Craig of Sherbrooke, P.Q., the popular Presi- dent of the Dominion Truxp Shooters’ Associa- tion. The birth ofa little daughter and the death of the mother on the sare day, Nov.11, tells the sad story in brief of Mr. Craig’s bereavement. The late Mrs. Craig was a frequent and al- ways welcome visitor with her husband at the various tournaments he attended and her pres- ence did much to add to the social pleasure of the big Canadian meets. She was a woman of charmine mamners, of a lovable and loving nature and a faithful church member and work- er. Besides her husband, she leaves four little children mourn her loss. The funeral was very largely attended and among the numer- ous floral offerings was a wreath from the Sherbrooke Gun Club, of which Mr. Craig is such a distinguished member. We tender to Mr. Craig our deepest sympathy im his great bereavement. Mr. Eley won out at the Stanlev Gun Club Sparrow Shoot on the 29th and 30th of Nov., with 25 birds in class A.: G. M. Dunk, cominc second with 24, both shots using English Schultze. The following sketch of that popular sports- ian, sterling gentleman and thoroughly good fellow, Thomas Upton, Esq., head of the firm manufacturing the popular Upton Jam and Marmalade, appears in the Hamilton Herald: Trophies of all descriptions decorate the The Next Time Your Gun Requires Doctoring THINK OF ALEX. JOHNSTON 494 Eastern Ave., TORONTO ONT. Who has every facility for choke boring, re- stocking, browing and repairing guns. You can make no mistake in bringing or sending your gun to him. | THE TRAP ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA is the Official Organ of the Dominion of Canada Trap-shooting Association. All communications for this department should be addressed to W. A. Smith, Editor ‘*The Trap” Kingsville, Ont. office of Thomas Upton, who for the past few years has ranked among America’s foremost marksmen. He is one of the best shots in the Hamilton Gun Club, and the fact that he was president of the organization for four consecu- tive wears is a goodcriterion of his populari- ty among his fellow gun experts. What Mr. Upton considers his most important gun feat was the winning of the Grand Canadian live bird handicap in 1906. The event is the feature of the Hamilton Gun Club’s’ winter tournament, and is emblematic of the live bird championship of Comada, if not of America. He has four times been on the team that won the eight-man team championship of Canada, once on the five-mam championship team, and along with M. E. Fletcher won the two-men team championship of Canada in 1904, at Brant- ford. Last year he won the Northern Ontario championship at the Owen Sound Gun _ club’s tournament, the live bird championship of the Hamilton Gun club, and was second in the ag- gregate averages at the bie tournament at Ot- tawa. In 1905 he won the Baileyimedal, which was given for the best average in a series of club shoots. He was exceptionally successful with the coun in 1904, when he won several trophies. He won the Robio Hood trophy, the Lanchorn trophv and at the New York State tournament at Buffalo won the Canadian tro- phy. In 1908 he won the Brunswick trophy, presented for the high man in a series of club shoots. While Mr. Upton is a great marksmen, he by no meems confines his attention to that line of sport. He is a good lawn bowler, cand ficured om the rink that won the RH championship in 1906. When the Britich lawn howlers toured) Canada in 1906 Mr. Upton had the distinction of being the only man who play ed against them twice. Being a member ol both the R.H.Y.C. and Thistles, he fieured on the rinks of hoth cluhs. He is a director of the Victoria Curling Club, and is one of the most enthusiastic members of the Royal Ham- ilton Yacht Club.’’ Every trap shooter should remember’ the big mid-winter shoot at Hamilton. Jan. 14— U7 This year the programme will be mater- jallwi chanced in one respect from last sear. Instead of three days targets and four days live %irds, there will this vear be targets and live thirds on alternate days, the first daw targets, second day live birds, third day tar- gets and fourth day live birds. The principal feature, the Gramd Cansdian Handicap, will be the same as formerly, i.e., $100 to high un aod $400 Rose Svstem, hut in addition the winner will get a $50 trophy donated bw the Club. In other respects the programme will be the same as last year. The Montreal Gun Club held gq meeting on December 18th md selected the following as their officials for the year 1908:— President—T. Lyall. 79 MacKay street. Vice President—J. Kenyon, 145 Ach Ave. Secretary-treasurer—D. J. Kearney, 131 Rushrook street. Captain—W. H. 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See cut No. 7 $300 list gun shown above—special price $213.75 ejector $10 extra. We guarantee the three bolts to hold the gun tight for all time and not allow the gun to open indischarging. We guarantee the coil main springs forever against breaks and mishres. Send for 1907 Art Catalog describingimprovements and special prices on 18 grades $17.75 net to $300 list Ithaca Co., 4 - Box 13, Ithaca, N. Y. Hamilton Happenings. There was a good attendamce at the duck ~ shoot held by the Hamilton Gun Club on Nov. 23rd, and the sport was thoroughly enjoyed by the shooters, the only difficulty experienced being the ‘“‘bagging.’’ The scores:— Targets ...... Seerewe 10" AO) LOR Barnard 2 James Crooks Marshall NETS shy 0a | eee ae ee Court Thompson Bates Elmer? |. S2ee eee RiOh Dice ees. smee co ae \ WUE Viel an aes Bene noeG RigSpoerry <2... «.-'.-. TGCS Dieace conan ea tee dieser Dre WalSon) scs-4 sseee< Acs op eS a Gangs odasoo | eLasbonoe (Cy Pa eee aces, At acec = Gace toe cae Screen rac aenoG OW OW sees sets ULEPE OT Wesco ae asese W. P. Tnompson Bey Gaecsa srs esos a Drte ere.) aces-ouenc===n = o= rae ie Shamita Ges Skeets “Eooobo oecues mottace Another Advent in Our Career. cane é 6 We have taken over the Target Plant pre- viously owned by Mr. Bowron, Hamilton, but PO more recently run by the Canadian Trap & Target Co., Toronto. Patronize Home Industry by insisting on shooting at DANMD UP ONWUD 101 DD PUWANO NIIP WINDODD PORjWwAN E WOIWDIRDWURMNWAP There is no more. suitable or appropriate present than a famous Stevens rifle, shot gun or pistol. These well known arms have been on the market since 1864, are cuaranteed: in every way and universally conceded to be abso- lutely the best at popular prices. ‘‘Out-of- doors” with a Stevens is the finest developer for-a growing boy. 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SQCRTNG gg cae ILLUSTRATED PRICE LIST FREE GASOLINE} | = mmm si uma wo, S LAUNCHES A King Air Rifle With or Without Engines R b t A] C n Will be given FREE to anyone sending W an o oats anoes 3 SUBSCRIPTIONS to / i xhibi h bil dM Bos a ctiniiien Urbs held ieteronta, Mar. 125708 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA The King Air Rifle i i Denver H : E. GI D LEY @ co. boyanens arceioaa eS falome pronelent in shooting should take advantage of DEPT. R this opportunity to owe poe No Roe 1 subscriptions. PENETANGUISHENE, ONT., CANADA ee for eaaple neato ieee Seen tive subscribers. DO IT NOW. rye oe eee eee abadd ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA 33 MARINE MOTORS ye and your boat deserve a good engine. You have probably seen enough poor engines to know that such an engine can rob one of all the pleasure and add much to the expense of motor boating. In buying a Perfection you have the assur- H ance that you get positively the simplest, p quietest, most powerful marine engine built--bet- ter finished and better fitted than any other engine. COMPLETE REVERSIBLE—NO CRANKING no valves nor cams—all parts interchangeable, highest grade material throughout. Our broad GUARANTEE covers replacement of any engine that does not give complete satisfaction, and is backed up by one of the largest and most complete factories in the business. Can you afford to take chances or buy on any other terms? Write for our hand- some catalog of all sizes. CAILLE PERFECTION MOTOR CoO. 1322 SECOND AVENUE. DETROIT, MICH. NOBEL’ BALLISTITE and EMPIRE POWDER—Win High Honors BALLISTITE won the Grand American Handi- pe of 24, 40, 70, 100 H. ) cap, while the high average for nearly all the events meee LAMB MARINE. ENGINES At the Dominion Trap Shooters Association Tournament held in Toronto, August 7th, 8th and hie ees won first and third high average on Marine Hardware At the Clinton, Ont., Tournament, October goth, Electric Light Out- Eittenente ioe eo high average in eee fits, Boats, Boat GIVEREMPIRE A TRIAL AND BE {CONVINCED Fittings. If your“dealer won't supply you write us; Everything for HAMILTON POWDER CO. Boat and Engine 4 HOSPITAL’ St. MONTREAL. GEO. H. TERRY CO., . 92 Chambers St., New York. BRANCH OFFICES: = late . VY for Engines Toronto, Ont. Winnipeg, Man. Victoria, B. C NP Rs Set Hamilton, Ont. Vancouver, B. C. Kenora, Ont. CATALOGUES Fes ot eNatitee Tackle ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA The Championnin = ESE won at Larch- oA Jan., 1897 and 2nd used “‘Schultze’’ ) = mont, One Man Championship of Canada, 1907- 8 WHOLESALE CANADIAN AGENTS The London & Toronto Trading Co. 14 Front St. East, Toronto, Ont. 34 USE English Schult The following List of Championships won with Schultze powder is another absolute record : Triennial Championship, Monte eae eae nine | The Championship at Ostend - - = - 1897 years continuously ), viz : = 1889-1898 The Amateur Championship of America - - 1895 (HG Championship at Cannes ': = i - 1897 The Professional Championship of America - 1895 | The Gun Club £100 Challenge Club (won ue ee : . 2 Fane right), International Meeting - 1897 ‘ = 2 = = - ae Bethe te z. jae les tage The Challenge Cup, Melbourne = - = - 1897 a cass eee %, age Eee oe EO: ue The Grand Prix du Casino, Monte Carlo - ~- 1898 , = A a F S pe pi a ee The Members’ chalaaes cao Club (won out- The Championship at Spa - . - - - 1896 right) = = a June, 1898 The Champion Medal Rome - : idee - 1896 | The Championship at Ostend - = - - 1900 The Champion Sweepstakes (Hurlingham) - - 1896 | The Championship of New South Wales 2 - 1903 The Champion Stakes (Gun Club), divided ~- - 1896 | The Championship at Florence - = e - 1904 The Triennial Championship, Monte cc (1st HAVE YOU A Canoe EF ackages Sweet A Gasoline Engine Caporal ne 30 A Launch A Rifle or Gun Packages Murad eae CIGARETTES will be A Fishing Rod or Reel pat es presented to anyone An Automobile sending 10 Yearly Sub- cat te pisiio et scriptions to Rod and or Excnange Gun and Motor Sports If so you can reach a large number of buyers through a condensed advertisement in this in magazine than can be reached through any other channel. ana a. RATE 2 CENTS PER WORD PER INSERTION See pages 36 and 37 this issue—send in your ad- vertisement with remittance for next issue not later than November 12st. Neo RRUNE ie ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. 35 They Make The Round Trip Buy a Hildreth s Every Dollar Counts : Wheb a man buys a motor for his boat, he needs to make every dollar count for the ut- most possible, as _ so much of his safety, pro- fit and pleasure, depend on the reliability and durability of the motive power. The Hildreth Motors are both for business and pleasure purposes, ideal motors, as they fulfil the most exacting vequirements. The reason Hildreth Motors invariably make good and give the ow- uers satisfaction, lies in their points of ex- cellence. A few of these points are as fol- lows: When You Buy The parts are accessible. For instance, the connecting rod and piston can be easily gotten at for repairs without taking down the whole engine. They do not waste gasoline mixture around the crank and lose the crank case compression, as means is provided for packing the main bearings which prevents such loss. This makes them more economical to operate. They are durable, because the bear- ing surfaces are |: urge and the mater- ials and workmanship the best. That the materials are first-class, is proven by the fact that both wrist pins are | hardened steel, the connecting rod and pump, and eccentric strap are | bronze and nickel babbit is used, The timer is located near the top of the motor where it is easily accessible to observation and manipulation. Hildreth Motors deliver more Horse Pow- er per dollar of selling price than other motors, because they are scientifically designed by an expert, are made under skilled supervision, and sold on honor under a positive ees The Hildreth Mfg. Co., 127 Lakeview Ave., Lansing, Mich., will gladly send their handsome cataloz of 2 to 25 H. P. Motors, giving full particul ars to prospective purchasers who give size of boat and power desired. * Hildreth - Marine - Motors > They Make The Round Trip Buy a Hildreth o Wikem writin~ advertisers kindly mention Red and Gun ont Motor Sperts in Oanada. sf ats the use of Going if You can’t get Back— They make the Round Trip diuj punoy oy} syew Aoy)—yOeg 30H },uUedD NO, JI Huloyd yo asn 3yy ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. | For Sale, Want, and Exchange Depts. FOR SALE-—E. grade Lefever gun, automatic ejector, new, special price, Box P, Rodand Gun, Toronto, Ont, ie FOR SALE—CAMPRA—plate and film. 4+, new, excellent lens. Apply Box ‘‘Camera”’, Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada, 117 Mail Building, Toronto. Ci eee ee ee FOR SALE— MOTOR BOAT — twenty -one footer, with three horse power engine, both new —for particulars, apply Box 125, Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada, 117 Mail Build- ing, Toronto. i FOR SALE—GREENER GUN—ro gauge, for $75 Box P. Rod and Gun, Toronto, Ont. Ne eT SS —— ee FOR SALE—A complete fyle of Rod and Gun in Canada, beginning with first issue June, 1899, eight volumes, all in good condition, $5.00 will buy the lot. Address Box C., ‘‘Rod and Gun in Canada,”’ Woodstock, Ont. FOR SALE—Marine Gasolene Engine, three to four horse power, three port, two cycle, complete, including Schebler Carburretor—abso- lutely new, ready to install in boat, guaran- teed to give excellent satisfaction. For terms, ete., apply Box ‘‘E’”’ Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada, 117 Mail Building, Toron- to. i > ee ee FOR SALE—A Three Horse Power Gasoline Engine absolutely new, complete with boat equipment ready to install, reversible propeller, American manufacture. For particulars apply Box E. Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada, 117 Mail Building, Toronto Ont. otf FOR SALE—Sixteen foot, cedar, canvas covered canoe—specially suitable for cruising and hunting purposes. Absolutely new. Color etc., address D. Pike Co., green. For price, 123 King Street Past, Toronto. Se eS FOR SAI.E—Canoe, sixteen footer, cedar canvas covered, new, suitable for cruising purposes. Address Box C. Rod and Gun Motor Sports in Canada, 117 Mail Building, Toronto, Ont. otf CHESAPEAKE RETRIEVER PUPS for sale, out of registered dogs.—H. Knight, Pin- cher Creek, Alta. g—A4At SSS WANTED—To correspond with parties who wish to hunt in the Rockies next open Season. Address C. Ellis, Ovando, Powell Co., Mont. a FOR SALE—Collie Dog. puppie, aged two months, pedigreed. Applv Box C.D., Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada, 117 Mail Building, Toronto. FOR LIVE Humgariem Partridge, Pheasants, Quail, Ducks, Geese, Swans, Peafowl. Wanted live birds. Charles B. Denley, New York, N.Y. A MAN and his wife would like position as caretaker of hunting camp, man to act as oars- man, and wife to do cooking. We can give ref- erence. Address Joe Glennon, Syracuse, Nesey U.S.A. 8—1t Advertisements will be in- serted in this Department at 2c. a word. Send Stamps with order. Copy should not be later | than the 15th of the month. FOR SALE—A to gauge H. C. Smith gun, cheap, Box 7, Rod and Gun, Toronto, Ont. PHEASANT INDUSTRY—The money maker —twenty cents for full information, with color cuts of Pheasants, all varieties.—Durand Phea- santry, Durand, Mich. iept J FOX AND MINK TRAPPERS—I teach you how to trap absolutelp free (8 secrets) no fake —I buy the fur. I supply Guns, Traps, etc. I want 80,000 Skins. Enclose stamps fo. price list and free methods. E. W. Dougiass, Stanley, N. B. THE ADVERTISER is_ shortly making a motor boat tour on the Mediterranean, amd will have room for two more parties wishing for - few months’ outing at verw moderate terms.— N.R.L., 1511 St. Lawrence Boulevard, Mon- treal, Que. FOR SALE—10 Gauge Greemer, double har- rell, good as new. Owner has favorite 12 gauge. Address Alf. Outram, Port Hope. No 7—1t I will exchange two Pointer Pups 8 months old (do and bitch), pedigreed, for pedigreed English Bloodhound same age. W.T. Walsh, North Bay, Ont. FOR SALE—1r Edison Home Phonograph, 60 re- cords, case, etc.,1-5x7 Wizard Cycle Camera, 1 Brownie Camera. J. L. Heath, Rock Island, Que.- FOR SALE—Fishing Reel, Automatic, aluminum, new. Apply Box R. 117 Mail Building, Torento, Ontario. 5tf COME to Mountain Vailey Camp, located im the wildest part of northern New Hampshire in the Valley of Indian Stream; those that wish for the best deer, partridge, rabbit and other small game hunting call on us for further ‘m- formation: Chappell amd Lord, Pittsburg, N. FOR SALE—Fishing Rod, steel, telescope bait cast- ing. Apply Box F. Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada, 117 Mail Building, Toronto, Ont. tf : TOURISTS—Book early for splendid health- giving camoe trip in New Ontario next summer —ereat fishin~ amd photographing of moose, deer. etc.. guaranteed.—Jake Longer (Licensed Guide), care Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada, Woodstock, Ont. FOR SALE—Launch Hull, twenty-one footer, com- plete ready for engine, including brass railings, com- promise stern; a bargain. Box L. Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada, 117 Mail Building, Toronto, Ontario. otf. FOR SALE.—Canoe, sixteen foot cedar with two paddies, new. Apr’ H. V. Kehfer, Balmy Beach P. O., Toronto. FOR SALE—Gasoline engine, power, complete with accessories, dition. Applv Box 1. Rod and Gun and Sports in Canada, 117 Mail Building, Teron- to. “<4: ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. BEAGLE PUPS FOR SALE, well bred. — H. Brooks, Barrie, Ont. 7—1t —— a | FOR SALE—Square stern rew boat—cedar 17 footer—including two pairs oars and rudder. For full particulars apply Box R. B., Rod smd Gun and Metor Sports in Canada, 117 Mail Buildine Toronto. FOR SALE—Beagies, Fox and Deer Hounds, Crossbred Bloodhounds amd Foxhound Puppies, Trained Ferrets.—W. A. Brodie, Taxidermist, Unionville, Ont. —_————— FRPE—My Sportsman’s Guide contains {m- structions for saving all trophies of the Rod and Gun for mounting to the best possible ad- vantage. It also contains a complete list of my prices for all the different branches of Taxider- my work. I claim that my work is not begt- en by amy taxidermist in Canada. I will gieed- ly forward references to prove my statement. My prices will show _you how to save money by shipping to me.—Edwin Dixon, Taxidermist, Unionville, Ontario. FOR SALE—CAMERA—3¥ x5 %,new double plate holder, excellentlens, Apply at onceto C. M. Horner 32 Prospect St. Toronto, Ont. FOR SALE—CANOE-—sixteen footer, baswood, including two paddles, painted red,new, a dandy,apply at oncetoA. H. Byrne, 414 Huron St., Toronto, Ont. A!so a motor boat, eighteen footer, with two horse power engine. _ MINK, FOX AND WOLF TRAPPING a spe- cialty. Land, snow and water sets combined in one book. Forty years’ experience, price for stamp. Fox, wolf or mink scent twenty - five cents a bottle, post paid, sent for money « ders. No duty to pay oon my goods. —Jesse Bentley, Trapper, Arlington, Vt. LOST—TWO HOUNDS — One black, white and tan hound, mgrked B. H. and J. (ey Stagg, and one black and white hound marked B.H. (lost near Magnetawan, Ont.) Please ii form. J. C. Stagg, Brockville Hunt Club, Brockville of whereabouts. 8—1t cedar canvas covered, Kahle, FOR SALE—Canoe, a sixteen footer, new. Apply Francis V. 299 Washingtom street, Buffalo, N. Y. PHEASANT INDUSTRY—The money maker —twenty cents for full information, with color’ cuts of Pheasants, all varieties.—Durand Phea- santry, Durand, Mich., Dept. J. 7tfi OE SSS FOR SALE—High Class Enmglish Setter bitch, nearly two years old, partially broken, has been worked on prairie chickens and qmail. Pedigree best in America, color black and tan, will make a grand shooting amd breeding bitch. The first $30.00 takes her, and this 1s giving her away.—Thomas A. Duff, 3 Maynard Ave., Toronto, Ont. ee WANTED—A Stuffed Passenger Pigeon, ora webl preserved skin.—James B. McKay, Detro- it, Mich WANTED—A representative in every city and town in Canada and the United States to so- licit subscriptions for ‘‘Rod and Gun in Cana- da.’’ We pay a liberal commission to those whom we feel warranted placing the ency with. This is an opportunity that should be taken advantage of b g to make good money. For further particulars please address W. J. Taylor, Publisher Rod and Gun in Canada, Woodsteck, Ont. FOR SALE—Canoe, sixteen foot eeckar oa- noe, never been used. Annly Weiter G. Beddoe, Bank of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont. A BARGAIN—16 foot Galvanized Steel Launch, good as new ; with bronze ore wheel, propellor, and fittings, made by Michi- gan Steel Boat Company, Toit, has 2 h. p. reversible gasolime motor with speed lever. Rea- son for selling—no water near here. Cost one hundred and seventy seven. First cheque for one hundred dollars takes her f.o.b. our sta- tion.—F. W. Hess, Zurich, Ont. WANTED—Scalps of Moose, Deer and Car - bou.—A. E. Colburn, T-xidermist, 1204 South Main street, Los Angeles, Call. _ ll. a ei er LIVB GAME FURNISHED IN SEASON — a pram Black Game, Ptarmigan, Prairie cken, Hungarian Partridges, Mountain Val- ley, Scaled, Bobwhite Quail, Elk, Reindeer, Buffalo, domestic and foreign deer, great va- riety Wild Waterfowl, Squirrels, Peafowl and any kind of Anime or Bird obtainalbile. No cat- alogues. Write for what you want.—Dr. Cecil French, Naturalist, Washimeton, D.C. 2—é6t FOR SALP—Savage Rifle, featherweight, calibre 308, octagon barrel, nover been used. Apnl-- E. M. Byrne, Stondard Bank, Richmond Bill, Ontario. FOR SALE—MARLIN RIFLE—twenty six inch barrel, Octagon model g3, calibre 32, never been used; a dandy, Apply toC. M. Horner, 32 Prospect St., Toronto, Ont, at once. FOR SALE—12 gauge Remington gun with solid leather case, $40.00; asnap. Box P. Rod and Gun, Toronto, Ont. WANTED—TARGET RIFLE, in fi shooting condition. Give eaerintice: aa price.—Wm. Crossland, Barrie, Ont. 8—l1t _ FOR SALE—Five Horse Power, four cycle Gasolene Engine, complete. Specially suitable for large slow speed boat. In excellent condi- tion—never been used. A bargain. Apply at once to A. Connor, Nicholls Bros., Lake St Toronto. “4 FOR SALE—A three horse power double cglinder, gasolene engine, complete, ready to install, absolutely new. A leading make. G particulars now. Apply A. Connor, Nicholls Bros., Lake Street, Toronto. _ FOR SALE—A two horse power, two cycle, single cylinder engine, complete, ready to _ in- stall in boat, including reversible propeller and electrical outfit. American make. Apply Rk. G. McLeod, 181 King Street, East, Toronto. FOR SALBE—Hotel or Club Property, on Island at head of St. Lawrence. A famous headquarters for the best bass fishing grounds on the St. Lawrence River. Fine buildin with three cottages, boathouse, ice house, dock, etc. ove of fime ished throughout, amd camplete equipment of bed and table linen, china, glass and ware. Can be had at a bargain by prompt buyer. Address—Camadiom Locomotive Compa- ny, Limited, Kimgsten, Ontario. Member of a well known English County Family with four years exp2rience in the Motor Trade, will actas AGENT for buying new and second hand MOTOR CARS and BUS CHASSIS in England and ship to Canada. Satisfactory reference and guarantee given. Apply, terms, Nicholas Lechmere, Rippledene, Tap- low, England. FOX, Mink, Coons, Lywnx are easily trap- ped with the Bentley Methods—mamy ways on land, snow amd water. Price and testimonials for a stamp. I caught ninety foxes and seven- ty mink last fall. It’s the only met&od pub- lished by oa ri trapper. Satisfaction puaramteed.—Jesse Bentley, honest old trapper, Arlineten, Vermont. 37 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. Premiums For Sportsmen To all our subscribers, young and old, these premium offers are open. Oug premiums, comprising practically everything in the sporting goods line, from a fish hook to an automobile, can be obtained FR magazine. EE by securing subscriptions to the 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 many subscriptions it will be necessary to secure in order to earn it. nish sample copies for canvassing purposes and ing your canvassing campaign a success. list, write and we will tell you how We will fur- do all in our power to assist in mak- These offers should be of special interest to school boys who will soon have their vacation. Write to-day for particulars to Premium Dept., ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA, Woodstock, Ont. For One Subscription We will send : A 60 yard Fishing Reel, burnished; A quart tin of ‘‘Standard” Dog Wash manufactured by the West Chemica] Co., 17 Queen St., East, Toronto. (Sent to any address in Canada) A bass bait manufactured by Hartung Bros. & Co., Jersey City, N J. ;or aset of Ten Beautiful Pictures, 7x9, just the thing for a sportsman’s den. A Waterproof Matchbox; a Matchless Cigar Lighter. Lights cigar, cigarette and pipe anywhere at any time—in wind, rain or snow. : For Two Subscriptions We will send: A Marble’s Safety Saw, (Folds like a carver) ; a Sta-Rite Spark Plug manufactured by the R. E. Hardy Co., New York. Every Motor Boat owner is interested in these plugs. We have only a limited number to distribute) 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 touse them, also chapters on care of pelts. A copy of the Amateur Trainer, Ed, F. Haberlein. A copy of Practical Dog Education by Abbott. A copy of Fox Trapping, a book of instruction, telling how to trap, snare poison, shoot, a valuable book for trap pers; A copy of Mink Trapping, a hook instruction giving many methods of trap- ping, a valuable book for trappers. (We will send a copy of each of these books for four subscriptions.) These books are edited by A. R. Harding, nicely illustrated and contain 200 pages. by For Three Subscriptions. We will send : A Vest Pocket Light, (Every Hunter, Angler and Yachtsman should own one): A King Air Rifle, manufactured by the Markham Air Rifle Co., of Plymouth, Mich. ; An Akron Fountain Pen, a strictly high grade fountain pen absolutely guaran- teed ; An Ever Ready Safety Razor and 12 blades, manufactured by the American Safety Razor Co., 299 Broadway, New York. This razor is valued at $1.25 and is guaranteed as good a shaver as any $5.00 razor made. Only a limited num- ber are being offered. See advertisement of American Safety Razor Co. for full description of the razor we are offering ; When writiag advortivers kindly meowtien Red and Cum and Metor Sports in Canada. ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. A pair of Lyman’s Bow Facing Gear | and Oars. For full particulars of these oars write to the Lyman Gun Sight Cor- poration, Middlefield, Conn., mentioning having seen the advertisement in this magazine ; A Duplex Plug Attachment ; Automobile and Motor Boat owner should have one, then when your plug starts missing no need to stop your motor— | The device | just pull the little switch. fits any plug and protects it from rain and water splashes. Only a limited number on hand so send in your three subscriptions NOW. every | For full particulars regarding this | contrivance, address Duplex Ignition Co., 1555 Broadway, New York. For Four Subscriptions. We will send : A pair of ‘‘Bracketed’’ Hockey Skates warranted to give satisfaction. A copy of Modern Sporting Gunnery. One of the most able books ever pro- | duced on technical gunnery. A box containing 25 Van Horne | of | Cigars ; a very superior brand manufac- | tured by Harris, Harkness Co., Montreal ; A Marble Safety Spring and Lock | Knife ; Or aset of ten No. 6 Hi-Po water- proof Dry Batteries manufactured by | Lincoln Electric Co., New York, Fer Five Subscriptions, We will send : A Collapsible Minnow Trap. This trap | is aproven success, made of celluloid, unbreakable-and invisible in water. A ‘‘Napanoch”’ Tool Kit, consisting of knife, reamer, file, saw, chisel and screw driver, contained in a leather pocket book 4x3i% inches ; manufactured by U. J. Ulery Co., of New York ; A Marble “Expert” Hunting Knife ; Or a Marble Special Hunting Knife. For Six Subscriptions We will send a Conklin Fountain Pen. For Seven Subscriptions. We will send : A Bristol (No. 1, 2 cr 10) Steel Rod, with polished maple handle. For Sling Gear | >) Pop ERR PSUs ean ea Subscriptions We will send : The same rod with celluloid wound handle ; A No. 2 Brownie Camera, size 21%4x4Y% picture ; A box of Murad cigarettes, containing 27 packages ; Or a box containing 50 Van Horne Cigars. For Ten Subscriptions. We will send : A Frost Improved Kelso Automatic Reel—capacity 100 yards ; A Hunter E-Z Apart Reel, full Ger- man Silver phospor bronze bearings ; A Stevens No. 16 Crackshot Riflle ; A Savage Junior 22 calibre single shot rifle ; Or a box of Sweet Caporal Cigarettes, containing 50 packages. For Eleven Subscriptions We will send: A No. 2 Flexo Kodak, taking pic- ture 3% x 3% sold by Lee & Sargent, Montreal. For Twelve Subscriptions We will send: A pair of famous Dunne Diamond Tube Skates. A pair of ‘‘Witch Elk’? Hunting Boots, manufactured by Messrs. Witchell- Sheill Co., Detroit, Mich. For Thirteen Subscriptions We will send: A Bait Casting Rod manufactured by the Fischer & Tesch Mfg. Co. of Chicago, THis Ora Bristol Steel Bait Rod No. 23, 7 feet 3 inches long with celluloid wound handle. For Fifteen Subscriptions We will send: A Korona Camera, famous for Jens equipment and sound principles of con- struction;manufactured by the Gundlach- Manhattan Optical Co. of Rochester, N. Y. Size 3%x-%. For Twenty Subscriptions We will send: A Hunting Coat manufactured by Bleauvelt Knitting Co., Newark, N. J. Wien writin- advertisers kindly moation Red and Gun aad Motor Sports in eer. ios. a i ea aa Wir tine a Caen 39 a 40 ROD*AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. LLL Parties interested are requested to write to the Bleauvelt Knitting Company, 9g Campbell St., Newark, N. J. for cata- logue describing this jacket. An Aluminum Camping Outfit suit- able for six persons, sold by Sonne Tent & Awning Co., Montreal. 500 Sovereign Loaded Shells, manu- factured by the Dominion Cartridge Co. Or a Century Camera, 4x5, including a double plate holder and sole leather carrying case. For Twenty Two Subscriptions We will send: A Peterborough Canoe Tent, size 6x 74%4—8 oz. duck, complete with poles and pegs, manufactured by J. J. Turner & Sons., Peterborough, Ontario. ounce duck tent, three foot wall, com- plete with pegs and poles, manufactured by Sonne Tent & Awning Co., Montreal. For Thirty Subscriptions We will send ‘‘The Art and Literatnre of Business” by Charles Austin Bates. Complete in six volumes bound in cloth. A fine addition to any library. For Fifty Subscriptions We will send: A White Wall, ten by twelve, best ten adouble plate holder and sole leather carrying case. For Sixty Subscriptions We will send: A 16 foot basswood canoe, with two paddles,mianufactured by the Wm. Eng- lish Canoe Co., of Peterborough. For Seventy Subscriptions We will send: an Old Town Guides Special Canoe, When writing advertisers kindly mention ROD & GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. | of Old Town, Maine. ' Palmer Bros., Cos. Cob, Connecticut for length 20 feet, width 36 inches *acr os | gunwale, depth 13 inches, weight g2 lbs. Manufactured by Old Town Canoe Co., Send for one of their catalogues for full description of this canoe, which will be found on page | 9 thereof. - For Ninety Subscriptions We will send: . A 1% Horse Power Perfection Marine Engine, complete with all accessories. Made by Caille Perfection Motor Co., Detroit, Mich. This 1% H. P. Engine is considered one of the finest engines of its size on the market. Ora sixteen foot Cedar Canvas cover- ed canoe manufactured by R. Chesnut & Sons, Fredericton, N. B. Send for catalogue describing this canoe. For Two Hundred and Twenty-Five Subscriptions We will send: A Palmer Marine Engine, including Bronze shaft, propellor, (reversing) Stuffing Box, full electrical equipment. For full particulars of engine send to catalogue mentioning this magazine. For Two Hundred and Fifty Subscriptions We will send: A Parker D. H. Gun with automatic ejector. For full description of same send to Parker Bros., Meriden, Conn. for catalogue. Practical Dog Education is the title of a book by Thomas C. Abbott recently published, containing some new and thoroughly practical ideas on dog training, or rather dog education. The methods recommended by Mr. Abbot represent the experience of the besttrainers throughout th ecountry.. The manwho masters the principles will be able to train any dog. The book is handsomely bound in cloth and a copy will be sent, post re $1.00. Address, at W. J. TAYLOR "e4sn4cs" 204 o'r Woodstock, Ont, price, $1.00. Address, at . oa eoritinue advertisers kindly mention Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada. ee ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. 4I 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. BOVEU Be rareteise ores oh oye eserves ode fle Rela cea oie 775 Club Cocktails—G. F. Heublein & Bro...... .. II Eureka Search Lights—Manhattan Electrical Supplya Corsi. aa pseiee eine esha 7 Fearman’s English Breakfast Bacon — Sugar Cured Hams, Cooked Meats—W. F. Hearmanny COs; Hot eet ore ee 13 Ecite #hw bl CO mss jeri s eee) A ene 10 Michie var C@o rn tdis: Mie sechs cnt cto eee eee 44 Marble Safety Axe Co..... eaiwahtdcsdace 10 Matchless @ivar Inighter= -2.- 2... - 9 | Merchant’s Awnings Co., Ltd........ Ss Adee 23 RikemiheyD Co. lttden va cek eres ee eee 805 Shredded Wheat Biscuits and Triscuits—Can- adian Shredded Wheat Co., Ltd.... ...... 800 ‘ Automobiles. Russell—Canada Cycle & Motor Co............ 804 Animal Traps Oneida} CommunityiCo wesc eines oe aoe 25 Ales and Beers Mabatt, John. 2si..ncoepttee: cose Inside front cover Automobile Accessories Manhattan Electrical Supply Co .... .......... 7 Sta-Rite Plugs—R. E. Hardy Co.............. 1I Sta 2 1 VP od cot ccc voor aaaaa ous 809 Vulcan Sparking Batteries—Vulcan Combination Sparking and Lighting System, Spark Plugs, Elbridge Ignition Dynamos, Spark Coils and French —Accessories—Croftan Storage SAStEnY ACOWN..5 «x... 10155 sors es a ote veces 28 Ammunition du Pont Powder—E. I. du Pont de Nemours ROWwdeta@ COs 22005... fe cide seen eens 803 MonmrrmionsGartriadge (Co. «... <2. de.sscieren es 791 Merchants;Awnings Co.,Ltd 2.22.2 cs oneles ener 23 Mullerite—Schoverling Bros................ .. 14 Pike wmune WO 3Co:, Ltd... 0. Ss jecs.e cnc ciestelss 805 ice pIcewiStea Son Etd |... c.piree ss sarenreice 27 Smokeless Powder—English Schultze, London andwloronto Lrading! 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