rests Saari te he ree, i ue! a Se a 4% a re # Wad bate oe Lanne Toy tei cbeeg i fave iedh i j | by the interme Archive — in 2009 with funding from : _ University of Toronto o 3 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Volume XII June 1910 to May 1911 INDEX Kee | Q' Wo Wey. TAYLOR, Lin 1642 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA —~ UN ~< PI PUp OGG K wNOOtINCLGONTS OL AN. o, 6-2 ses. cca icees chew nse 7 E. F. Baines Alpine Club of Canada: ire VV HOGER ABE OSIGION on hewn cas ca Se csc see ee tes eee oe ines " ANrey Tepiii) 1e yah alel ese Soe One ae PP Phas cnaliticawony OlmbrOL Mt. GIUDEr 3... css. ve aes cee eed 4. M. Dollas FUNGI OL bo LOM cate ei etsidinitc Saisie cies caisis.. + 6s Rev. T. G. Wallace, Maya MGA Uy Pte 6 ante ns 1B eacethy ae OR OEE 6 DSS Co Sh Cnn 7 An Interview with a Veteran Mountain Climber...... Kev. T. G. Wallace, M. A. RS ABCOntCOn 2 IMD OAK Ola cata cetemiace ty osieie Sym, ni ese Dr. Arthur L. Kendell ANOTNEK A biemMpirOl puQuill MODSOMew se: oe see eis cic cidlcle s wialeioyls secs Ree: SEE RUMI AU FN CNET SN whens hele sveh einie a pial se 9.0 Wele a ajo ay= x Rev. T. G. Wallace } CUSTER CGITE ON NAIA TIAN Y oot te oh hae Maye Oe a acne eel ca) aus Toue ferucietars suis Ye Ss. 5,ac. +s / CU eae Nos Panels Se RI San 8 Me oe eG rat Bac ty 5 Shy SALONA Ch CC TERO pe ee ne ee First Ascent of: Mount Babel )............2....5......-.Members of the Party Alpine Clu Dieta, svn s. Seh ad tejere lols aie spake. sre) kb coin ae cee tee ecto i ro - Graduation’ Climb, of Mount ‘Temple, The ................... Rev. W. G. Martin Notes! 1.45... Meo oe Se eeiole tens eth En te ene. Sa ee A Blayoroundi jaf the. World) 22 ne). yee Ce eee: nae SomMmaryy,otothe Direohor 78 «ep ort yes pe cieece tence ceo sterner ee Meeting of/they-Winntpes Members 2%. 222. cirts ae ei i ee oe Lette Alberta, Ao Day, mA LT Ter mo heep. Wl. ge epeteece eye yeti one ep elaratn ee ciees phere elope A. N. Cowdry Alberta ee rovincial, \Cournmamenites seeks tie serie conre oc. nieasyauas-cle een eee See Aen ee era AAT aura My hee Ab give operat PCOS DAMA OIOT Oe Ce ter OS Rb Ac Walter L. Shurtell Api niin Ne WG COE AsO OA aa Camere coo oe a rie ae Ss cuits mates Stokely S. Fisher JNO esa la Ue NH VA oli eal rere 6 Seaman OOO ob unmade ocs be wadA eee one William C. Fry Alberta, Shooting and) Mishins. imeNortbhern aes oe ee J. S. Chamberlain Algonquin Park, The Future of the...... gevsja Leases RRO ea. ee Si ei Algonquin Park, a-Snowshoe' Trip Through... 2... 5.522. 506.504 G. W. Bartlett Adberta Game Tigws;>Amending.< {2.7 sarc cn eres ee Soe ee eee elberta, Abie Game: Huntin. © .¢ scene filo sasieruoee te eee ee eee Bert W. Pierson Alberta, Shooting Prairie Chickens in............. Pa AS PE ea ornate Nec E. M. Allworth AUTOM ALO A Terrier
52 Se 32 30 30—92 EE. (Cossittt-cair cx epee en oy ee 30 32 30—92 Go Wriend).. -2 2 sence oo foe ae ee 23 31 27—91 Js MeRurty~ sooo acta eee ree 28 33 29—90 GS: > Black? 2. PH. ss non te eee 29 32 29—90 WC Belle . eoxei te at a anes 29 31 30--90 R. J. Ingraham .........--++--- 32 30 27—89 Je (Che Dawson sMeDonald sc... 22-26) oes 27 29 25—81 O= Miller So.22.6..8 te ac eee 26 31 16—73 A. -'@) -Wader “22. 20h ae eee 28 16 27—71 HH. Scothorne”: .<220" ee 29 20 20—69 Jee AsTDANV SOM, ayartelege titel rate betaine 24 24 20—68 W. Dempsey ...---.-----0--0--s 24 14 27—65 THANKSGIVING DAY SHOOT. A very successful Thanksgiving Day shoot was held at Woodstock. Shooters were present from Ingersoll, Brantford and other places, who gave the local men some trouble to hold their own in the contests. Chas. J. Mitchell of Brantford was high gun, but he was closely followed by some of Woodstock experts. Staples and Kirbyson of Ingersoll made some good scores, and managed to get in for a share of the spoils. Following are the scores: lst. Event. 10 live birds: S’A; Ke mB: “Dutton-<2..-. oh oe ode eee 10 6 i. Dougal-c.2.>. Sa- Sie eee eee 10 6 @. Walkereoe ae see eee 10 +6 J. ‘Dutton: 65.5 eee eer 10 6 F. Harrington .... 202 23-2 .4--ss5 oy os) igee ae 107-3 SAS) Browne eee eee 27 33 33—93 J. Maynard .......-.-05--.teeeee cerns 10° 6 Sérgt. Penny +1 ee ee 30 32 25—87 AeaCormach . sete. ek ote 10. “6 GieARReid= st ta eee 30 30 24—84 No. 2. =) BaBrowAe 26. tek so ae es ee: ae Ae 102 26 Average, 90 2-5 points. ~ Ge Mitchell wer... Secret: mer aes) cae eo 10 10 The scoring of the 17 men gives an average of RY Harrington. / oye ens. clear asi a te 10 8 THEIR WINTER SEASON. Bee Dougal et RAG ae Sa aes 10 7 As SE Dt Lome ct... che Noe oe om eo tes Fe 10 6 On November twelfth the Stanleys opened the 1D}, AON Haat) Benepe et ESSE: ches Bo See 10 8 trap-shooting season, and quite a number were Nainynerd £-.2. ace sagete crete ete 10 9 present to enjoy the sport. The afternoon was No. 4. rather windy, which cut down high scores to some Pe Maynard...» ¢-)uige nhs uae ce ence sane. 10 6 extent. The club will hold a shoot every Saturday — CE Mitchell: 0: SsreaalSgmet 2 ioe ee 10 10 during the winter, and any person desirous of (3 ELON eee eee eS eee 10 5. taking up the sport can get all information re- L. Revell SIO GRP AAS co, 2 er erika OO 10 5 quired from the officers on the grounds, The Fa Harrington ....)ie oan odieateiy ys cic are 10 5 following scores were made: No: 5. S:An oe. E. Dougal .........----2++2se sees eee 10°. GS Joselin 32. ee 135 109 SD utbonssrscnece ceca: eee a hee 10-7. Penten” 222 AS eee 125 99 Re Barrincton): . 25.4 cate “oe cer tae 10, S¥ fwakesel. .. 2 2s SS ee 100 "3 O® Mitchell =: .. .caemccceeererc Cees 10-82 Bly 7-34.26 Bees ce eo, Eee 100 87 PeADONb 6-5 o5 s+ Saeecp ence oo mene st 10. 1 “G@_ -Stheibe”.. >. 2... >.: 80 eee 100 64 No. 6. , Pearsall "0. ae eee 90 58 Ag iS g¢) 4:0) | Pee eerste | epee evap 10 9 Hulme: 2022 eee 85 71 Ua iaenard <)>... ieee £, eats Sa 10 ~ 1+! MéeDonnell’ 2... 2 ee 85 43 AZ Dent <2... . hee eye es 6: POS OR) Marsh® 3)... fm = He Dougal”... ... .. 26 -es cs ier ee 10 8 Houghton: |. 02 ous =e ee 65 57 EB: Scheibe) <2.5.. 3.053... ee eee 75 FD CALGARY VS. EDMONTON. Hoey... oats: oe 60 44 The team of Calgary sharpshooters that met the Walford ..............0ececeececeees 50 41 Edmonton crack shots recently was hardly up to Dr, Van Duzen .................---- 50-39. full strength, a number of their victorious Ramsey parker .....................--e eee 50 35 4 Cup team being absentees. Edmonton won their py Ten Eyck ....................--. 40 31 match by 22 points. The second team expected to favidson ................c0eeeeeeees 35 13 shoot against a Calgary team, but when their op- ponents did not turn up, participated merely for — ractice. ; Following are the scores: SPOON SHOOT AT OTTAWA. rics 200 500 600 Tl The results at the shoot of the St. Hubert Gun- L. & Freeze .....ccececeeeese-30 32 31—.93 Club on November twelfth are as follows:— AP Nacht: 12h... ae 35 34 31—100 _ Spoon Shoot, two events of 25 birds each:— WASh shail 2s... le. oe s0e2 2s= 90 Sangster, 23-28- owes tg doe . no ee 46 Taw: Herring Pe ea ee 356-3) 225285 Beattie, US -2S Secure acc, 0) eric a eee 41 i Wi. MeKonzic ...-..cede tes oss: 274 33 7 ao Bere Sorte e eee e eect tees eee e es a 3 : 95 91 bie hams, 20-19: -. oo. el. py ella ln 2 eel TittlegeDs1S 3 o... .eRes s e 39 180 191 168—h39 Rogers, Wy CYA eee rien kG HOR REE Ae Sua: : 38 Average, &9 5-6 points. Sibbett, “Ui-18 T osete es oes oe ee ree 35 Edmonton Rorbes, 16212 ~ coc onc ueacecee see 235 200 500 600 T’l Johns, WI=10) ... Gee teards sine oa ae ee 21 ‘d Wi: Mi SBalfour se iss..ceticnio eee 31 35 33—99 Spoon winners—Class “A”—Sangster; Class — De Melnness eres s oe eee 32 32). 33— 972 Be Beattie: é Ay Macdonald’ (oase5- 2 o-oo 33 32 30—95 Practice events—25 birds each:— ; JH. Regan ae. ee ee 30 33 31—94 Sangster, 20-22 CS--M. ‘Hodson ™) 2s. 42) 31 31 29—91 Sibbett, 21-19. Ja Carmichael-=..00 oe eee 29 33 23—85 Rogers, 18-17. —— Secretary, 21. 186 196 179 561 Beattie, 21. Average, 9314 points. Horbes;liacrea ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 991 There’s some class to our No. 7, $400 list gun, shown above. If you like quality—you’ll like this gun. From butt to muzzle—outside and in—superior quality stands out pre-eminently, It is impossible to show on paper the elegant finish, beautiful lines, careful workmanship, high grade materials and richness of ornamen- tation—you must see the gun to appreciate its beauty—you must use it to value its worth. Our new Art Catalogue shows a large cut of it and describes it fully—mailed FREE upon request. Our little 20 bores are taking like ‘“‘hot cakes.’’ We make them from 5% lbs. up—all grades hammerless—$19 up. ITHACA GUN CO., BOX 13 ITHACA, N. Y. eR Hard Wood, Mission Finish GUN CABINET $42.50 Height, 70 inches. Depth, 12 inches. Width, 28 inches. If interested, write for special Gun Cabinet Catalog. Send us your address for our illustrated Gun Catalog. THE H.H. KIFFE COMPANY, xewvore is used and recommended by the largest fire-arms manufacturers in America. Experienced gun users every- where say it is the best rust preventative on earth—on water, too. Being a light oil it enters the pores of the metal and forms an impercept- ible covering that is moisture-proof without making the gun sticky or greasy to handle. Best for oiling the fine mechanisms of the finest gun, because it does not dry out, gum, # harden, turn rancid, collect dust. ( sample. Three in I" Free one Oil Co. New York, N. Y. LUGER AUTOMATIC PISTOLS, $15. Genuine Mauser Rifles Haenel Mannlicher Rifles, $25 to $50. Ask Your Dealer or Write. y H. TAUSCHER CO., 320 Broadway, New York TRADE NOTES The wearer of the different furs little realizes the hardships of the trapper, upon whom everything depends. Were there no trapping the manufactur- ers would find it a hardship to supply the ladies with fur garments. formerly trapping was not such a profitable business. it is only in recent years that the trapper gets as much for his furs as the buyer. He no longer has to take what he can get from any buyer who happens along. Pur buying by mail is a whole story in itself. The orig- inators of this method of buying furs, the Corry Hide & Kur wompany of Corry, Pennsylvania, first started to advertise for raw furs about ten years ago. At that time, the idea ot big fur houses buying airectly from the trappers, was unheard of. This fur house did away with the travelling buyers and decided to give the cost of their salaries and other expenses to the trappers -who shipped their furs. As a result, trapping is now on a profitable basis. The farmer boy with leisure time enjoys his spare moments by setting traps. It has become a sport and a lucrative one as well. Some trappers ship the Gorry concern many hun- dred dollars worth of raw furs each season. They have learned how to care for their catch, thanks to the free trappers’ guide which the Corry Hide & Fur Company are giving away, and this enables them to get more for their furs. It is well- known that a well prepared article is half sold. It is the same with furs. A trappers’ guide, such as this company presents to every one, is worth a great deal to everyone interested in furs in any way and is well worth writing for. Weil Bros. & Co., the old established Fur House of Fort Wayne, Ind., begin their season’s adver- tising with us this issue. It would pay readers of this: paper to look up their advt., and write them and get their new price list, and their free Trapper’s Guide, which they send without charge to all who enquire. This House has been in business since 1871. They employ a large cap- ital, and they are offering some special prizes to Hunters and Trappers, which are fully explain- ed in their circular, which they will send you if you write them. We hope our readers who are in- terested will do so. In the pretty town of Dartmouth, down in the seaside Province of Nova Scotia, is located the largest skate factory in the British Empire. In this large plant the best skates in the world are designed and manufactured. Everybody who knows skates knows the product of this factory for “Starr Skates’’ are justly celebrated the world over. The large and ever increasing sales of this famous make of skates are due to the one import- ant thing—quality. Quality has built up the Starr works and made famous the splendid ‘‘Starr Skates.’’ If you wish to play hockey, do fancy stunts on the ice or just merely skate in rink or on lake, a pair of “Starr” skates will invariably be found on your feet. The ‘‘ Velox’’ is a re- nowned Hockey skate; likewise the ‘‘Regal,’’ ‘Starr’? and ‘‘Miemac.’’ The ‘‘Starr Figure’’ and ‘‘G. s.’’ Skates are better known than any others to the person who does fancy skating— these skates are also ‘‘Starrs.’’? ‘‘ Beaver’’ ‘‘Sco- tia’’ ‘‘Acadia’’ and the genuine self-fastened ‘“Aeme Clup’’ Skates are as well known to the skating public as the ice they are used on. ‘*Wherever there’s ice there’s Starr Skates’ ’— that’s a positive hard pointed fact. There are some new ‘‘Starr’’ Skates just put on the market this season which give every promise of being just as popular as the other skates bearing the name ‘-otarr.’’? These new skates are named ‘‘Rex,’’ “‘Tadies Velox,’’ and ‘‘Glacier.’’ They are made for the ladies and the ladies will be delighted with them. To ev ry part of the world where ice skating is enjoyed, large shipments of Starr skates are an- nually sent. It’s quality that counts in a good article and it is in this one great point of superior- ity that ‘‘Starr’’ Skates excel. ‘‘Starr’’ Skates are easily the world’s leaders and these peerless goods are made in Canada. This Dominion leads the world in ice skates. All good things are imitated and ‘‘Starr’’ skates are no exception to the rule. Cheap foreign imitations have been made on models closely resembling ‘‘Starr’ skates but the ‘‘Starr’’ quality has never been imitated. Notwithstanding determined competition by the foreign houses, Starr Skates show wonderful in- creases in sales every succeeding year. Starr Skates have made good because they are made good. Incidentally we would mention that in the works of the Starr Manufacturing Company, Lim- ited many other things are made, such as Bar Tron, Axles, Spikes, Serews, Washers, Rivets, Saw Mill Machinery and a large number of other articles which all come up to the rigid ‘‘Starr’’ standard. ‘The name ‘‘Starr’’ means quality and that always counts. With the approach of the Holiday season, the eyes of the sport loving, outdoor public, are again turned toward the desirability of presenting Stevens Firearms for Christmas Gifts. Stevens Rifles, Pistols and Shotguns have fo: several generations been very favorably regarded because of their excellent firearm virtues—especially at the popular prices at which all Stevens Firearms , ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 4S = a ‘ emingtoOn Repeating , Sustained familiarity with the problems of sportsmen and unceasing endeavor to pro- vide the best that mechanical ingenuity could devise, have developed these distinctly superior guns of their type:— Remington Pump Gun, the only gun built solid breech, hammer- less and bottom ejecting. The solid breech means safety steel protects the shooter's face from all danger of flarebacks or missfires due to defective shells. The solid breech prevents sand, rain or other foreign substance from entering and clogging the working parts. Remington Autoloading Shotgun, built solid breech, hammer!ess—the recoil ejects the empty, throws the loaded shell in place and cocks the gun. Five shots— three to stop the cripples. Your trigger finger does it ali with never a lost motion at the time when quickness counts. UMC and Remington—the perfect shooting combination Tie Union Metallic Cartridge Co. The Remington Arms = Agency, 299 Broadway, Dept, 12 U New York City Same Ownership Same Standard of Quality Same Managemen’ _ 667970 fame Tans”? mailed free ta snartsmoen a solid wall cf? PN cape AM llama sort eos VMiOTOR BOATS The Champion of the Lake Couchiching fleet—a representative Ross product, not only speedy but also comfortable and safe, and with the quality to be found in all Ross Boats. The J. H. Ross Boat & Canoe Co. Send for our Catalogue. Orillia, Ontario ee ee me '994 may be obtained. It is interesting to note that the Stevens Company manufactures the most ex- tensive and varied line of firearms on the market and these guns in their many styles and models appeal to man, woman and child. The latest Stevens production, the No. 14 1-2 Little Scout Rifle, is the most moderate priced real Rifle made and exactly suited to the needs of the beginner. Other Stevens Models that are excellently adapted for Christmas Gifts, are the Favorite and Visible Loading Rifles, Ideal Sporting and Target Model, and Repeating and Double Barrel Shotguns. All up-to-date Dealers in Sporting Goods can supply any Stevens Firearm at an attractive price and there is no more lasting and more appropriate Christmas Gift for a live, wideawake man or boy. A complete firearm catalogue and also a very interesting booklet entitled ‘‘How to Shoot well,’’ will be sent to any applicant who writes to the J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company, Chicopee Falls, Mass. To successfully use a pistol cartridge in a large caliber rifle, was until quite recently, entirely out of the question. While it is true that in- ventions to accomplish this end have appeared it is also true that they were fraught with enough faults to preclude their practical use. However, in Brayton’s Auxiliary Cartridge—manufactured for several years by the Marble Safety Axe Co. —a permanent solution of the problem seems to | be reached. This device was approved by the Illinois National Guards after a series of severe tests that lasted a year; in addition to the many ealibers for which the Auxiliary has been sold, it is now made to use .32 Colt Automatic Car- tridges in .30 U. S. 1903 and 1906 Springfield Rifles and Winchester Rifles of same caliber. In 1911 it wul be furnished for 25-35, using .25 Colt automatic Cartridges. It consists of a de- vice which just fits the rifle’s chamber, the inside is fitted with a firing pin, and the forward end firmly grips the real cartridge. The whole is loaded in the gun in the regular way, either in the breech or through the magazine. When the dis- charge occurs, the firing pin of the gun strikes this secondary firing pin, which communicates the shock to and explodes the cartridge contained in the forward end. Its advantages are many. Stationed toward the forward end of the shell chamber, the bullet takes the rifling immediately. This prevents its stripping or becoming deformed. Small game can be successfully taken with 30- 30, 303, 3U-4u, 30 U. S. and 32 W. S. rifles, sizes that have heretofore been fit for large game only. Then, too, as this device permits the use of very cheap ammunition in high-power rifles, the cost of target practice and other recreation shooting is reduced to a very low figure. It is made in the following sizes: Size 30-30 sor use with 32 short Colt cartriages: 303 for use with 32 S. & W. smokeless or Colt Automatie Cartridges; 30-40 for use with 32 Colt New Police Cartridges; 30-40 for 32 Colt Automatic cartridges. The device is sold at the uniform price of 75¢ and may be had from any retailer or the manufacturers will send a catalog to any one writing Marble Safety Axe Co., 581 Delta Av2.. Gladstone, Mich We have heard much in recent years of de- natured a:cohol and the manzer in which all kinds of waste material on the farm could be utilized for the purpose of producing a material, the demand for which is unlimited. What has hitherto been missing was the means of reducing the waste to a condition in which it could be profitably n.arketed. This difficulty has now been overcome by the production o. a distillation ap- paratus by the Wood Waste VDistilleries Company Inc., Wheeling, W. Va. They are now offering a new distilling apparatus adapted for the utiliza- tion of wood waste by superheated steam dis- tillation and waste vegetable fermentation, pro- ducing denatured alchohol at much less expense than has hitherto been possible. The firm claim the product to be the simplest, latest, most service- able low priced, up-to-date, chemical control method distilling apparatus to utilize saw dust, stumps, knots, slabs and any starchy material such as cornstalks, barley, wheat, rye, potatoes, sugar beets, wood pulp, the waste products of can- neries, ete. Anything unfit for marketing can al- so be used and with a five gallon still farmers could utilize the waste material to their very great advantage. There is an enormous amount of wood waste in Canada all of which with stills could be turned into profitableness. The Wood Waste Listilleries Company are desirous of appointing agents and securing the introduction of their ap- paratus into Canada. At present the industry has no competition and those who pioneer amid its wonderful possibilities should reap rich re- turns. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Three in One Oil is now made in Canada as well as the United States. The Three in One people recently made factory arrangements across the border and beginning on August Ist aJl Can- adian orders are shipped direct from their Can- adian stock. This move will be greatly appreci- ated by all Canadian jobbers s it eliminates all annoyances and delays caused by the Custom House. The Canadian system of duties in ¢on- nection with prepaid freight shipments make a very complicated matter and undoubtedly hampers the sale of United States made articles in a fine territory that is rich, big and eager to have the best of everything. Then by manufacturing in Canada the Three in One Oil Company, will save thousands of dollars in customs duties for Can- adian dealers, putting the oil in their hands at a lower net price and on exactly the same basis as in all parts of the United States. This is a wise business move and the Three in One Oil Company, the Canadian Jobbers and dealers, and even the much abused, long suffering consumer will all pro- fit by this new factory arrangement. During the past quarter of a century the Ideal Mfg. Co. of New Haven, Conn. has compiled from its own experiments and from the experience of its correspondents throughout the world, a vast fund of detailed information on shooting subjects, and has published this valuable shooting d-ta in the Ideal Hand Book for Shooters. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 995 Ma Mf LT, Game REPEATING RIFLES “es; » The Special Smokeless Steel barrel, rifled deep on the Ballard system, creates perfect combus- tion, develops highest velocity and hurls the bullet with utmost accuracy and mightiest killing impact. The mechanism is direct-acting, strong, simple and perfectly ad- justed. It never clogs. The protecting wall of solid steel between your head and cartridge keeps rain, sleet, snow and all foreign matter from getting into the action. The side ejection throws shells away from line of sight and allows instant repeat shots, always. Built in perfect proportion throughout, in many high power calibers, it is a quick handling, powerful, accurate gun for all big game. Every hunter should know all the Har“ characteristics. Send for our free catalog. Enclose 3 stamps for postage. The Marl: 7 Li Trearins Co. 7 Willow Street, ° e NEW HAVEN. CONN. They Preserve Your Guns. Marble’s Anti-Rust Ropes When saturated with oil exclude all air and moisture, making rusting and pitting an impossi- bility. Being larger than the bore, oil is pressed against the entire inside. A single oiling lasts a year. For shotguns and rifles, 50c each; for re- aie volyers, 25¢ each. “24 Marble’s Nitre-Solvent Oil : quickly dissolves the residue of all black and smokeless powders, including Cordite, neutralizing the acids before or even after they penetrate the steel. Contains no acid and will not congeal. If applied soon after shooting, the arm can be left several days without wiping and still be in perfect condition when cleaned. © oz. bot. 25e, postage 10¢ extra. can 5Oc, postage 15c extra. ¢ sporting goods /jp and we will mail a The “Henncks”’ STANDARD MAGNETO For ‘‘ Make and Break”’ or “‘ Jump”’ Spark Ignition Absolutely guaranteed to fire every charge every Ten years usage by many of our customers * Magneto. time. proves the durability cf the ‘‘ Henricks’ How many hours, how much gasoline would ce1 tain ignition save you in ten years’ time? Few parts. Efficiency Guaranteed. Sold on THIRTY DAYS’ FREE TRIAL. Write for Catalogue and Prices. HENRICKS NOVELTY CO., 314 W. Georgia Street, Indianapolis, Ind. 6 072. Send us your dealers’ names, you FREE SAMPLE and catalog of 60 ‘‘Guaranteed’’ hunting specialties. MARBLE SAFETY AXE CO., 581 Delta Ave.. Gladstone, Mich The A. R. Williams Machinery Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont., Canadian Distributors. 996 This book contains information about all Ameri- can arms, rifles, shotguns and pistols, and the proper ammunition for them. It is the book the ‘‘oun cranks’? swear by; they consult it on all matters pertaining to the accurate measuring of powders, the casting of bullets and the reloading of shells, and many other subjects upon which they require authentic information. The new edition of the Ideal Hand Book (No. 20) is a 140-page book with hundreds of illustra- tions; it tells how to prepare your own ammuni- tion—all aoout the expansion and resizing of shells, the casting of bullets, how bullet moulds are made. It tells how to measure smokeless pow- ders accurately; how to prepare short range loads for high power rifles; how to reload shotgun shells satisfactorily. It even tells how to reload shell for high power rifles using cast (lead) bullets, that do not wear out the barrels and that have the base protected by a gas check cup, which prevents fusion and the deformation of the bullet from the hot gases of the modern high power smoketess powders. It gives the twist of rifling in rifle barrels as made py various arms companies; tells how to find out the twist of rifling in any rifle, gives tables of velocity, energy, penetration a‘ trajectory of bullets, recoil of rifles, how many cartridges can be reloaded from a pound of pow- der, ete. This is a book every shooter should have. It will be mailed free to any of our readers who will send six cents in stamps to the Idel Mfg. Us., (Marlin Firearms Co., Successor) New Haver, Con. Mention Rod and Gun. One of the most interesting and profitable ways that you can spend your spare time this winter is in learning Taxidermy. The time has arrived when it is almost a necessity for every sportsman ROD AND GUN IN CANADA to be able to mount the fine birds and animals which he secures, and it is very tortunate that the sportsman has access to the very latest and best methods in Taxidermy through the Northwestern School of Taxidermy, Omaha, Neb. This institu- tion has taught more than 35,000 sportsmen to do their own mounting and if you are not one of this number we would recommend you to get in touch with the school and enroll for their course of lessons. The Reardon Rifle Sight Company is establish- ing a factory at Ottawa, Canada, where they will manufacture the Reardon sights and also a sub- target rod and a tube appliance for shooting 22. ammunition out of service rifle. Mr. W. D. straight score ber 25th and Stannard, of Chicago, Ill., made a of 201 without a miss on Septem- 26th, in a tournament at Poplar Springs, Ind. Mr. Stannard shot with a Smith Gun equipped with the Hunter One-Trigger and Automatie Ejector,—mighty gooa work for both the gun and the man. At the Allentown, Pennsylvania Gun Club Shoot, October 20th, 1910, Mr. H. L. Brown of the Western Cartridge Company, tied for high professional score by breaking 146 out of 150 clay ‘birds. Mr. Brown shot a Stevens Repeating Shot- gun and added the latest victory to the long string of Stevens Trap Gun successes. Stevens Repeating Snotguns have made a remarkable re- cord for themselves and because of their sim- ple, modern and thoroughly efficient construction, are the leading Pump Guns on the market. In- teresting Stevens circulars pertaining to this Shotgun will be sent to any applicant upon de- mand. MALCOLM RIFLE TELESCOPE Let us put a Telescope Sight on Your Rifle We have the only practical Telescope and attachments for hunting rifles that does not interfere with regular sights. Send for Catalogue to R. F. EMMONS, 5 Sherwood St., AUBURN, N.Y. The time to hunt is at either end of day. The kind of sight to use is the one you can see. Daniel’s Patent Concentric sight is the best in the world for those dark places. You can prove it. Price only $2.00. Address C. DANIEL,, Box B 3 Melbourne, Wash. The Sure Death Trap This trap catches animals by the neck instead of the feet, killing them instantly without injury tothe pelt. A humane feature that is certainly commendable, besides it saves every fur to the trapper. It is made in three sizes and has the best trigger action ever put on a trap. This trap has made a great record for itself the past seasom. One Trapper caught 18 Mink and 10 Muskrats with three traps. Send 1 dime for our new 84 page illustrated Trappers’ Guide. It explains everything. “ DAVENPORT TRAP CO., BOX C, DAVENPORT, IOWA ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 997 Amateurs Shoot the Powder they prefer The _ sults at the First Post Series Tournament, Indianapolis, Ind., October 18-21, 1910, prove the wisdom of the amateurs’ choice. THE THREE HIGH AMATEUR AVERAGES on the 1900 targets on the four days’ program were won by amateurs who used PrSsCHULTZE” SMOKELESS SHOTGUN POWDER ‘The Powder That’s Easy on the Shoulders ”’ FIRST :—Jay R. Graham, Long Lake, Ills. 951 x 1000 Ave. 95.1 SECOND :—F. G. Fuller, Mukwonego, Wis., 931 x 1000 “ 93.1 THIRD :—Jesse Young, Chicago, IIl. 926 x 1000 “2 92.6 LONG RUNS :—Geo. Maxwell, 156 and 105, Jay R. Graham, 148 and 116, W. R. Crosby, 140 The above records were made with ens U LT Ze AF Powder That Does Not Punish E. I. DU PONT DENEMOURS POWDER CO., Wiigston- Ol) PONT : —_————— The Old Reliable Parker Gun The Post Series Tournament Indianapolis, Ind., October 17-21, 1910. The Special Match. For the Ten High Professionals During 1910. Was won by L. S. German, shooting the Parker Gun. Score 234 x 250; 18 yards rise ; 60 yard targets. High General Average. All Programme Events, including 100 Pairs. The second place was won by L. S. German, shooting his Parker gun. Score 960 x 1000 shot at; 96 per cent. High General Average on Doubles. Second, Fred Gilbert, 178 x 200; 89 per cent. Third, L. S. German, 177 x 200; 85 per cent. The honors above mentioned were all won by gentlemen shooting the PARKER GUN, which again conclusively proves that the PARKER GUN is the ‘‘OLD RELIABLE.” SHOOT THE PARKER GUN AND WIN! NY so Warren 'St. PARKER BROS., Meriden, Conn. 998 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Empire (bulk) — and — Ballistite (dense) BALLISTITE— sold only in Dominion Cartridge Co’s loaded shells (Imperia! and Regal.) EMPIRE-—sold in bulk. If your dealers do not keep it, write us direct. Both the above well known brands man- ufactured by the Nobel’s Explosive Co., ‘‘Glasgow,” Scotland, have been in the lead at numerous tournaments held throughout Canada; give them a trial and be convinced. Agents in Canada : Hamilton Powder Co., Montreal, P.Q Toronto, Ont. Winnipeg, Man. Victoria, B.C, Alex Johnston G. H. Cashmore Why not have your GUN REPAIRS done by experienced workmen? It costs no more. Send them to us. We guarantee our work. Johnston & Cashmore Eastern Gun Works, 494 Eastern Avenue - - Toronto PHONE MAIN 4062. Nine-tenths of all Ignition Troubles are caused by wrong magneto lubrication. Highest priced cylinder oils are not good enough for even the cheapest magneto. All cylinder oils are mineral oils, They gum, clog delicate action points—bearings. Clogged bearings Start nine-tenths of all ignition troubles. Ask any maker of any magneto or commutator. USE 3 IN ONE a clear oil compound of highest known quality. Best lubricant for delicate mech- anisms, speedometers, commutators, mag- netos. Won’t heat up even at 5000 revolutions per minute! 8 oz. bottle, 50 cts.; 3 oz , 25 cts. Trial size, 10 cts. Send for free sample today. 3 IN ONE OIL COMPANY fh 55 New Street - NEW YORK LLL OU know geese—hardy cruisers of Bn Ga skies. ‘They can get away with more shot than any other game bird. It takes a close, hard shooting gun to pene- trate their two-inch armor of feathers. Any man who swings a LEFEVER gun true on a quartering pair of geese does not question the result. He knows it— Two Clean Kills The reason Lefever Guns kill clean and sure and far is Lefever Taper Boring. It’s Lefever Taper Boring that gets the game. And you continue getting it with the same gun for a lifetime. Reasons: Lefever never-shoot-loose bolt, Lefever compensating screw on the hinge joint, Lefever simple three-piece action, and 14 other original Lefever inventions. LEBREY Ee SHOT GUNS If you are a sportsman who values a gun for killing powers, send for free gun book and get Lefever wise. $28 to $1000. Owners of the $28 gun will not trade them for guns that cost twice as much. Write today—now. Lefever Arms Co., 20 Maltbie Street, Syracuse, New York. Durston Special ( 20 Gauge. Price, $28.00 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 999 mL \ s 14 = = ~ = rae = ¢ << Wy AS > pent 1 =—_ — . — “SS —— * sags a = =, Ss —— af =k >> —S {> SS SN Zz = ”, = Z Zz i, | ») \\ SSS "i Wy a 4 A Ah) | 4 aN MW i Sem Se 6 jaa ? F. i i \ ve \ 5 Ag Rifle Buying ‘A . _W Business sense backs up (Ae aN « ~ => = > == ~ ——— — Se are : : : ~~? the feeling in favor of Canadians buying rifles built in Canada. Foss Sporting Rifles being made in Canada the duty is saved to the buyer. Then duplicate parts, new barrels, repairs, etc., can And on merit alone “ Ross” Rifles, both Sporting and Military Models, hold their own against any rifles in the world. Dealers throughout the British Empire sell “ Ross” Rifles $25.00 and upwards. Free illustrated Gatalogues on request. The Ross Rifle enna Quebec, P. Q. be secured promptly and without customs complications. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA For Sale, Want, and Exchange Depts. Advertisements will be in- serted in this Department at 2c. a werd. Send Stamps with order. Copy should net be leter than the [5th of the month. AUTOMOBILES, FOR SALE—Olds runabout, been used only a month. Single cylinder, 12 h.p. A bargain. Box T., Motor Maga- sine of Canada, Toronto. BIRDS AND ANIMALS, SALE—Wild Geese. Apply Box Amherst, 1t 223, FOR N.S. FOR SALE—Ferret muzzles, three sizes. They just snap on—loose on ferret. Steel band. 50 cents each, three for $1.00. Naugaturk Muzzle Co., Naugaturk, Conn. At FOR SALE—Finest peckled trout eggs, fry, fingerlings, etc., at the private hatchery of Dr. A. R. Robinson, Silver Creek, C>’edon Mountains. Address J. Walker, Supt., Cald- well P. O., Ontario. N-120 For the finest duck and partridge shooting and bear and deer hunting, write to Martin H. Fenton, Wanakewan Post Office, Pickerel River, Ont., who has complete outfits and guides and can give every satisfaction. 0-3t FOR SALE—Taree pairs of Golden Pheasants, per pair $10.00; Golden Pheasant eggs, $5.00 for 13; Ring Neck Pheasant eggs, $2.50 for 13. If necessary will exchange for sporting goods. Carl Herman, Pheasant Breeder, Yar- mouth, Nova Scotia. LIVE ELK, DEER, ANTELOPE, BUFFALO, PHEAS- ANTS, partridges, quail, swans, peafowls, ducks, geese, eaquirrels, ferrets, parrots, animals and birds of every descripition for sale; price list free; complete {illustrated catalogue, ten cents. When you write, state what you want. Horne’s Zoological Arena, Kansas City, Mo., (or) Denver, Colo. Dept. G. S-6t DOGS. WANTED—English Setter pup. Ont. J. C. Hunter, Pembroke, 1t WANT WOLFHOUNDS—Send age, weight, height, coat, color and price. R. W. Allen, Drawer G, Lemberg, Sask. BNGLISH BEAGLES—Cholce Beagles for sale, fully pedigreed. J. H. Boynton, Smith’s Falls, Ont. FOR SALE—Foxhound pups, nine months, male or fe- male, from the best hunting stock, always willing and tire- less. Apply L. H. Walters, Norwich, Ont. tf I HAVE SEVERAL broken Beagles, pedigreed, registered and most of them bench winners. List sent upon application. Grand River Beagle Kennels, W. M. Middleton, Breslau, Ont. tf FOR SALE—Choice thoroughbred Irish, English and Lle- wellin setter pups and trained dogs—pointers, spaniels and retrievers, prices reasonable. Enclose stamps for descrip- tions. Thoroughbred Kennels, Atlantic, Iowa. S8-3t FOR SALE—Two Airedale Terriers, one two years old, the other two months. Also some puppies, later. No fancy prices expected. Apply to W. R. Cunningham, Annapolis Royal, N.S. 1t FOR SALE—AIREDALE TERRIERS—1 dog puppy, 4 months old; 1 bitch, 11 months o.d; 1 dog, 2 years old. These dogs are of the best breeding and in grand condition. No fancy prices. Bawden, Druggist, Ridgetown, Ont. 0-2t FOR SALE—‘‘Chesapeake Bay Retriever Bitch, eligible for registratiun, whelped September 25th, 1908, also a few choice retriever male pups, whelped June 16th, 1910. Write Box 508, Deseronto.’’ n-2t. FOR SALE—Irish Terriers—Dogs and puppies of all ages, full pedigrees. Carnlough Kennels, Vanleek Hill, Ont. n 3t. TOR SALE—Irish Water Spaniels, 7 months old, by Courtown Mike (Imp.), out of Bridget, from Imp. stock. One aog, three bitches. $20.00 each. Also one dog just one year old, $30.00, a big fellow. Sam Holmes, Box 2, Chatham, Ont. TRAINED HOUNDS FOR SALE—Also some good pups. G. E. Craig, 489 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, Ont. = 2t ENGINES, FOR SALE—Cheap for cash, several marine engines from 2 to 10 horse-power, various makes. Will sell at a bargain. Give full particulars as to style and horse-power required. W. H. Martin, Sporting Goods Dealer, Woodstock, Ont. ¢f FISHING TACKLE BARGAINS. The following fishing tackle bargains must be sold at once. Great opportunity to purchase genuine bargains:— Ue .B.. Spin: Wes) eschte aoc. cei ete 5 via alla’nicin's Somme a U. B. Live Frog Harness Hooks, each...... «sae acetate ae Sullivan Safety Hook and Reel Guard, each...........25¢ Coller Rubber Winding Grips, each..... o Grsle ule acetate 5 aera Forty yard Pillar click reel, brass, each..............-2B€ McCurdy Frog Harness Hooks, each....... dele vineloe's «iota Genuine Star Spoon Baits, 1-0, each......... oom uses > Soe Success Fish Head Luminous Spoon Baits, each........30¢€ Gut Casting Tin Cases, aluminum, each..... Ce cec< eee Anti Cussin Fish Hook Holder, each........ ocvssse pe Oe A. B. Patent Troll, near gold, each........... , a eeeNl ot pe pe co) FOR SALE—Two large mounted moose heads. NATURAL HISTORY FOR SALE—6 elegaut volumes. w Over fifty-inch spread of horns, perfect specimens New. Full descriptions and pictures of all birds aud ani- %. in every way. Very reasonable prices. Write for mals in the world. Must sell. Will take half what they * photos and full measurements. Edwin Dixon, Taxi- cost. Great bargain. Write for particulars. Enos Bates, % dermist, Unionville, Ont. Shukert Building, Omaha, Nebr. O-N * < eokeole helo erleiehfefetoh teleiefohokleiok erferertente GUIDE WANTED—To take charge of party for FALI. DUCK SHOOTING. One who can guarantee abundance of 2 s = J We We sy AZ Ve 7 +, ¥, 7 7 oa Ze) % Ducks. Give full particulars as to location of grounds Soleloieleloieloioloieieieiek Holbein iieiihiriins experience, best time to go and salary wanted. Addres= Box 40, Rod and Gun, Woodstock, Ont. It points, large, well formed horns, mounted by best methods with full neck to shoulders. Very reason- able prices. Edwin Dixon, Taxidermist, Union- ville, Ontario. PERFECT HAND VACUUM CLEANER—Latest and best practical machine, light weight, perfect design, easil) FOR SALE—Two large mounted Elk Heads. 12 : operated. Special discount to readers of Rod and Gun. t serferterferferferierte of rat at + Mt yert > st Agents wanted in every county. R. McGregor & Co., PC KO festetetestest festesferterte Manufacturer’s Agents, 99 Gladstone Avenue, Toronto. Olt tee eleleieloteieloleieiole desieloleesio honk SHOOTING PRESERVE FOR SALE bunda v fo sfert aoe principal game, black aes Eat aah ie ae Ee nical ie ie ice le ee ie ee ee ee ie ea snipe: good revenue from trapping mink and muskrat; 534 * trout streams entering lake: situated near Toronto. Good “. FOR SALE—Large Mounted Caribou and Deer Club House. Apply Box Kk., Rod and Gun, Woodstock. It , Heads; Rugs and Hangers with Mounted Heads; . ‘ . Large Horns mounted on shields. What are your % wishes? Write me. Edwin Dixon, Taxidermist, We can save you 10 to 15 per cent. on Canadian maga- * Unionville, Ontario. zines and newspapers if you act quickly. Send for yearly te we quotations. Elgin Specialty Co., St. Thomas, Ont. Weeheet tet te tt ett Tleieieieiniek th folk leiet fee WIZARD MAGNETOS MEAN QUALITY The white hot spark from the Wizard Tubular Magneto ignites every charge of gas entering the cy- linder, compellirg the engine to run with unfailing regularity, and increases its efficiency while decreasing the ex- pense. The Wizard takes up little room, has few parts to replenish and is thoroughly waterproof. Made for Contact or Jump Spark. Ask the man who uses one. CANADIAN AGENTS CANADIAN-FAIRBANKS CO. MONTREAL VANCOUVER WINNIPEG TORONTO ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1003 Comfort Cleanliness Safety Stability Superiority Completeness | i] EAGLE DeLUXE EAGLE THE EAGLE JUNIOR contains the Razor, Stropper and seven Eagle Blades, one for each day in the week, packed in a small, neat leatherette case, and can be procured FREE in return for 2 subscriptions to Rod and Gun in Canada. THE EAGLE SAFETY SHAVING SET consists of a Razor. Stropper, six blades, a Badger Bristle Brush, and a stick cf Williams’ Shaving Soap, the latter two articles enclosed in nickle cases. The whole Outfit packed in a neat leatherette case. FREE in return for 3 subscriptions. THE EAGLE DE LUXE package contains the Razor, Stropper, twelve Eagle Blades, a first class Badger Bristle Brush of finest quality, a stick of Williams’ Shaving Soap, the last two packed in full nickle cases, and all contained in a leather covered, satin and plush lined case of handsome design. FREE in return for 6 subscriptions. Tie Blades in each set are made from the finest Sheffield hardened steel, and so tempered that those who haye hitherto been unable to shave themselves, will find the process a daily luxury. The poise of the Handle is carei‘ully balanced, and enables you to remove the hair with the least possible resistance. All the good qualities of other Razors are possessed by the Eagle, without their defects, and many new features have been added which are protected by patents from imitations. Not only does the Razor with its ful! supply of the Keenest Blades adapt itself to the most sensitive skin or obstinate hair, but the accessories that go with the regular Eagle Set, and the Bagle DeLuxe package, are an essential part of the busy man’s toilet equipment. W. J. Taylor, Limited, Publisher Woodstock, Ontario. 1004 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA ROD AND GUN'’S ADVERTISERS Readers who fail to consult our advertising pages miss a large proportion of the most interesting matter in the Magazine. learn much from these announcements. They will find that they may 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. AEROPLANES. Detroit Aeroplane, Co. climes seein reer ital AUTOMOBILES. Reco Motor, Cat a snes cgeeteiterl teh 983 ACCESSORIES. Ritralo. Oarburebor Con se eee eck ae meet 939 Grillespie WW... -1s. 6 2 .s.9ic, cua cetteteiee nee eeacus 1001 Henricks Novelty: Cosp asc. itisie oeielet ia 995 Eierenies: Islectrie, Cossteaecacctccie cicctet- vee 1002 Stasmite, Re Be Evard yoy. or. seat lela - 939 Splitdorf,.C. oN.» . ....- Stale. Se ett eterno 975 Trout, Hs G.AGo.- : 2s hese i Mee a 957 CAMP SUPPLIES. Aylmer Condensed Milk Co. ..........-...- 931 Ales and. Porters, Jno=daabatt ~.-~.0....... 933 Bromo Mineral’ Cox ireeesse setae eie eres s is 931 Bovril 2 Sct. . Se eee an eee oa ee 933 @lark, William .saoe sete eee ceertele. i maa 929 Club Cocktails, G. F. Heublein ....<....... 929 Bearman, HY. Wise Cone seers shee eee ease aac 933+ Earris “HarknessGo. seatinsrecee ested kos) honoree 931 Imperial Tobacco Co. .......-. Seb ade cobs 979 | Michie & Co.) Ltd scree eines cian - eas 6 Smith, J. Diss. soi. cc cetera ae ssn. 927 Shredded Wheat Biscuits and Triscuits—Can- adian Shredded Wheat Co., Ltd. ...... 16 CANOES. Dawson. Prank cw... - feet eteee io te cmt o> 937 King Folding Canvas Boat Co. .......-..-- 937 Lakefield Building & Mfg. Uo. ............. 1004 eterboro Canoe Co., Titds see ee - 937 William Engiish Canoe Co. ...:.........-. 939 CLOTHING. Arlineton Co. sof Canada) ee sere terre terse en 941 Broderick, P-V& Son...) ..2-. soe Inside back cover @aleman’s, Litds ain... 24 ieee eee 945 Gurzon: Bross hs. sey ee OC eee 943 MeaAcon OHI te Oo. Wubds ees ae eee ae tereueler- 947 Dr. Jaegar’s Sanitary Woollen System Co., Ltd. « sie pa ee, a 0%) ate! sc! 'w th) ) ol cia) wiiat \s, ue cep Siw Eaeben(e tie 941 Berrin Wreres: 5-2 oe ee woes «eee 945 CAMERAS AND KODAKS. Ganadian’ Kodak -Co. 2... cavemen eee 973 Gundlach-Manhattan Optical Co. ........... 12 Wellin e-ton)(& “Ward! s. «-)-.seeees ree rere 12 COLLEGES. British American Busiuess College ........ 937 FURS. Carter.< Ei TitGi Comber. cs aoe a eo mee 969 Corry Hide. & Burton seed es oe ee 967 Downs, H: A. '...... 425-6 See eee 98] Gaudio’ NG. Sa, AB i teers ere arden 959 MeMillan’ FMir&-Wiool#Gom® Sere. - rete cee 967 Riosenbers STOS. (3. tacks eee ee ere 965 Redick Hide .& Mur ‘Co; 2s Peee ewer ee 965 Schmidt, Traugott esons:. oan ener = 961 irck-Chaitin .. CQ isis nie: cecncued eae ecko eae 967 Silberman:.S: & Sons’ ..:.:./ 24/8203 eee 967 PAV LOTS: Wes Goo couse 2)- etatsnasa! sie eae ast en 965 Manan... JOS: © x sei cesBle cape cote aoe 963 Weil “Brogt& Co. 25.0% jb Aer eee 967 Willard: (Ei -Son?& “Co. "3... 235 - eee 965 CRATE. ..)an eeeee 987 GUNS, RIFLES, AMMUNITION, Etc. Dominion: Cartridge Co, 2-5 22min nee oe 959 Du Pont de Nemours Powder Co. ......... 997 Hamilton Powder =Co: 25.5 429 aan ee IIB Ithaca Gun C0. ssc ee ee eee 991 Kiffe, H. H.“Cor 2 <2. Shee ee ee ee 991 Long, Nelson s4.6\- 9) sas aoe 995 Marble Safety Axe Co. 23. SsS 5 meee ae oe 995 Parker Bros. 003.3 222 oes ee eee ~.997 Remington, The, Arms ©0.% ... 2. 2% sie qe 993 Ross. Rifle. Cos Soca... 2 o.s eee = eee 999 Stevens, J., Arms & Tool Co..Outside back cover Stark: & SHUs> 3 ccc oe aaron «eo ae 981 Tauscher” Coy - 2.3). Ssioe 1002 MISCELLANEOUS. ’ Billings, -N. (N:- ¢3 2:2..5.0e eee eee 5 Dominion Printing Ink & Color Uo. .......- 6 Gillette. Safety Razor Gos). 5.5=-- cee 947 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1005 which fully illustrates and describes them. in their making. The filling will not sag in damp snow. Norway, Maine, U.S.A. Regal Safety azors Shestta ee Teeter a 1003 Wood Waste Distilleries Co., Inc. ....... 4-061 Dns Pe NMEACKONSEN Wiss Fane. SE es eS + MOTOR BOATS. RM ATESON STOS.: 9! yew cr roe Es oh eae 935 MARINE MOTORS. row. i. Gas Enoine Co.sa¢csuca-os0 3 muieio Gasoline Motor Co. .:.5...6%<...+- 3 LPG UBS OES Sos Sac eic eee Renee 3 Meme itess . MOLOR ee Ong ctrslaccione sicbsie cise atwle a erecees 4 hopper sonennan) CO. 320s... ees es. 5 Canlleseertection. Motor Co... : See wies esau 850 Ferro Machine & Foundry Co. .........,... 1 General Machinery €0. 2.5.02... e5-4-- 02 5 MUO NCOs 2 aleroiysalartue oieadalactis oitobteyaee 5 Lockwood-Ash Motor Co. ....:.6.....4... + Niagara Gasoline Motor Co. .............. 1006 St. Lawrence Gas Engine Co. ............ 2 HCE MTP MMOTNO OOS! a. koe ape sss Sys eos 1006 IUSEMI ORME SAU OE vocctese, co's 02 oteiels he Heelan ® 4) OFFICE APPLIANCES. Have ORAS: (Ace Oo COS a cictisiel a secs Seas ocis 8 Mitticemspecialty Go sItds 20 os... 8.6: 945 Uy arate NEE Oo GOs iota cise, seis ciajer ewes aus ere Sieh 8 \AD TTT DR DH Oe Ba Di fc Eee ere 15 OILS, VARNISHES, PAINTS, ETC. iereo-tn-One Owe Cows Sens 0s. eae 991-998 PORTABLE HOUSES Seni bros, (Co. dhtd. sos. soe see ae 979 PRIZE TROPHIES. Lpollesy. Uv S ae DE II 1G Bietaieeene eae aaa siete hac cca 939 RAILWAYS. Grand Trunk swailway System ............ 10 Reid Newfoundland Co. ...............6.. 14 SPORTSMEN’S EQUIPMENT. Birks, Henry o& Sons; Lid. ...... a n.eS. 977 eEPUL ME ISTOR UT: icles cicjeue ss os -0:0 ai eine, ay atie 14 NO AHISOEL MCAD! MOO! oS ca aie. cc so - ecg elo ei a0 996 LDA EE (Os ie ea ic naa 860 CL ANE IEEE) 5 22s Eats ee aa ees 9 If any ‘' Rod and Gun” readers do not know of the Tubbs Snow-shoes they should send for my new catalog, Nothing but best obtaiuable materials are used, and none but most careful, painstaking workmen are employed Tubbs Snow-shoes are highest grade in every respect Sincerely, W. F. TUBBS. is absolutely reliable. Never fails to hold the game. Positive in action easy to set, will not get out of order. Made in all sizes to catch anything from a rat to a bear. ONEIDA COMMUNITY, Ltd. NIAGARA FAILS, ONTARIO Gillette’ Satety wazor Con ss.) ola nee eee 949 Gendron Penetang Shoepack Mfg. Co. .... 9 Heyes, The, Brothers, Limited ........... 947 MarblerSatetiy wAxes Con Aon. scare sik see 995 Mica Mito CO, 2. Sat. Aa coe «onde oR 947 Oneida; Commiunify=Co., dtds .2+..262.. =. 1004 eg alas are hye WAzZOLS ssa icieh ee eerie 1003 Share Mi hoe on dips. | arenes scape cette s a 13 MEDS Saisie. hs, ma hartiores MERE Os coe On eae 1004 Wratichelle Shenlln© Oc syevseim ata cre ee gues, shoe eps 9 TAXIDERMISTS. ISL die 61s fd BS) eee CID See Oe eres 959 Lert 5 oy LO ts sti Peers See ct nee een ee Ree 969 Northwestern School of Taxidermy.... 957-971 WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. RA CS PERE rede tis. es RPI ie cca 1000-1001-1002 This was the first canoe on the Zambesi River and was envied by all the residents and visitors there. Write for catalogue to The Lakefield Canoe Buiiding and Manufacturing Co. LAKEFIELD, ONT, 1006 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA THE MARINE ENGINE OF QUALITY NEVER ANY TROUBLE WITH A STERLING. ae Craig Steet Wet Montreal, Que., Sept. 26, Igro. SATISFACTICN’ ASSURED. Sterling Engine Company, —: Buffalo, N.Y. iz Gentlemen :— Referring to the operation of the 30-45 H.P. Sterling Engine, which I secured from you this season and installed in my 36ft.x8ft. cabin cruiser, will say that I am very much pleased with it, and after the whole season’s use there has been nothing whatever to be repaired, nor have I hada moments delay in the operation or starting of the engine. The boat is a cabin cruiser, 36 feet long by 8 feet beam. The engine has, at all times, run very evenly, and even on the longest runs, in one case extending nearly thirty-six hours, the engine was not stopped, but ran throughout perfectly. Wishing you every success and thanking you for many favors shown me OUR NEW 1911 CATALOG WILL SOON BE I remain, READY FOR DISTRIBUTION. Yours respectfully, WRITE FOR ONE. A. S. FORMAN. : , 252 NIAGARA STREET, Sterling Engine Company, BUFFALO, N. Y, U. S.A. Niagara Motors 4 CYCLE, | , Recognized through- Made in 2, 4 and 6 out the world as cylinders. POWERFUL 5 to 100 H.P. DEPENDABLE For ECONOMICAL CRUISING GRACEFUL RACING No superfluous, in- FISHING tricate or complicat- FREIGHTING ed parts. Simple in The highest degree in quality and ser- vice, but not in price. construction and op- eration. CATALOG. Niagara Gasoline Motor Co., 172 BRECKENRIOGE STREET, BUFFALO,N.Y.. U.S.A. VOL. XIL. No. 8 ROD AND GUN IN CANAD WOODSTOCK, ONT., JANUARY, 1911 Contents for January, 1911 Outfitting for the Backwoods—The Importance of the Essentials. Thomas J. Taylor 1007 eNVEMIOry TOL Old) GrOUSE seater ta) -peiretecals aie 2 eke ol ieieterePenekyer aie ye ue eee TEGO ee ONL Deer Hunting in the Kettle River Valley, B.C. ........................Nimrod 1012 NU STRETES ata a oie rots Scr ER en Cin Ckc ie MMR in Ost to Gi cach ROI J. G. McArthur 1017 Petes SOUTNGY, I he (WHOS eiietcletlaps c oleyeistoisetraeyeeel er = eh oye eel Myrle Cameron 1018 Good bushing and: Huntino im Old Ontario. ~~). 2-42 eerie ns. = «ak E. T. Chase 1022 Hownthe indians, Were Frightened 2 .<.c).. s %:.2 sls evs sa eioe © oa steele ei wie sie Pioneer 1023 The Big Moose That Didn’t Get Away—A Successful Hunt in the New Brunswick PROD NS se PeaMee rath eoy cbainvasy/S he een eecuaNS ate gavey enh ovary Sisters: avanse nee “ole eye sci Rev. Geo. Wood 1025 Pek SHOOTIN Jin, vBritishe MOM bales 4-0 = caps tai-p= aterteneis ays ciel oer 4: Harold Greig 1027 A Day With the Antelopes in Saskatchewan ....................04 4. KR. Douglas 1030 aneseronine elenmit, NTUSl. <<, 21 Srey. yercpencc = aye aret aye crels aie Crofton Uniacke McLeod 1031 Mies pper St ON. Ne. iver Canoe Wirips <2 sy.¥ cvs cre ater ore siecle ssi © Straw Hat 1032 iitow Lstrd smo MO Das Ayo, oe ole sterevel eves oe ester nie outeusiaes) ere, n) k. M. Matheson 1035 A, SRD IDOE ha od aia 6 Gnclie Gl ost Geta a eR Pcie net Rao Te Boral Gee cices Oe paren acacia 1037 A Fine Caribou Head—Success at the Eleventh Hour ....Dr. A. Beverley Welford 1038 BIN OSCEytae ka leD) COLE pparaeetaciaicl ase ere « Scots a a0 boelers ore selell she ete sya EE Wie Oa! Keturah and the Bear or an Imparshul Female ................ Reginald Gourlay 1042 A Canoe Trip Down the Magnetawan..............0...0e008- H. W. Nicholson 1043 Puck and Wolf Huntin Saskatchewan 2... 0... 2.2 see cee H. W. Benson 1047 Pheasant Shooting in the Niagara Peninsula ..................+.0- H. Moshier 1048 Obras hr eM a Eri OM DT py sera aa yea ou ae Sista lots = Pek ice Sale 3/25 (ay nuctetlons tes tenses The Doctor 1049 IE PErIO ce ers! Ob Me’ NVLEI am oy store ceicrancteyenshe aaels ohcie oie ipbers, cue John Arthur Hope 1051 MPC KER OOLIN Og OMe HAKCE Sem OUIS) vs. fetace chars tie oie cee Poker, Se dsrereverniene es Herb. Stone 1053 avin up the Hnome forthe Wanter 2% 256... a5c2 eo 0in be Be J. S. Greaves Shaw 1054 PerR IT e Tipe SMALL OD AM reer Aa ioe, Pras, tate VS sieve erecia aisles Fela eyes wea cue oe Gwe We ein le 1060 ee Cra TATIG 7D) COT MEMUN Ge ors accept erick dart acces eel Bay eevee ioe evcieie Luss oye H. Dresser 1062 The Alpine Club of Canada—The Ascent of Mount Bident ................... MAT ora eal Valera she A Seer mele Se ya, eke ee bie ale Rev. T. G. Wallace, M.A. 1074 The Chateau Laurier—Ottawa’s New Grand Trunk Railway Hotel............. 1080 Regarding the Interior Arrangements of the Open Boat............... E. D. G. 1082 are O ICING Es amare rafal ak ie oder Pei Sicags A sade terete oe cis 6. Sole] s\loile\ ele ois otenale.¢: 318 aloud 1084 Sportsmen and Game Problems—Annual Meeting of Essex County Game and Fish EMIRELALY CNRS ClDILON Oe alter aug cl seh ihe Neri <, che eo esis a alan. See elaite spa ais aye 1098 eres eed nee dees seep een eh a oe ead Re raya eT cece iors s. 5) 205.2 preven! sualaa’ ove elec ee 1104 LUT, Tes SSG ob cia abn 5A. Cho OuGld ORNS Oc C0) Te iC eR ee noe 1106 When Sending Change of Address Subscribers are Requested to Give the Old Address as Well as the New. Communications on all topies pertaining to fishing, shooting, canoeing, yachting, 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. Rod and Gun in Canada does not assume any responsibility for, or necessarily endorse, any views ex- pressed by contributors to its columns. W. J. TAYLOR, Publisher, Woodstock, Ont. BRANCH OFFICES: 25 Front St. E., Toronto, Ont. Herald Building, Montreal, Que. Gd. Trunk Bldgs., Cockspur St., Trafalgar Sq., London, Eng. 5 Beekman St., Temple Court, New York. Entered Feb. 17, 1908, at the Post Office a+ Buffalo, N.Y., as second-class matter under Act of March 3, 1908 RTS ESE EET EP Ba Ee eee aS On the Summit of Mt. Temple, 11,626 Feet High. Crossing a Snow Field Roped Together. VOL. 12 WOODSTOCK, ONT., JANUARY, 1911 NO. Outfitting For The Backwoods The Importance Of The Essentials BY THOS. J. TAYLOR. © the canoeist and camper, the | subject of outfits proves about as much of a perpetual question for discussion, as does the question of “bores” to the ardent rifleman. Much has been said and much will be said— sometimes instructive but more often misleading—on this subject, which is really of so vital importance to not only the convenience and comfort of the cruis- er, but oftentimes his safety as well, yet it is a fact that the majority of outfits lack that judicious selection, that careful weeding out of non-essentials which goes so far towards making the trip a success. Truly “many men have many minds” when it comes to outfitting for a canoe cruise. Primarily, owing to the canoe’s great- er carrying capacity, the uninitiated voy- ager is even more inclined to go the limit—and way beyond—than the ama- teur “pack sacker’”. But there are port- ages to be negotiated, shallows and ra- pids to be passed, unloading at the nightly camp and reloading again in the gray of the dawning; therefore, the ex- cess luggage proves a hindrance not on- ly at the very start, but at every stage of the journey as well, and has served to mar many an otherwise well planned canoe trip. And right here, where you'll not skip over it lightly, let me impress upon you the error in tying your “dunnage’’ se- curely in the canoe. An empty canoe Is buoyant enough to keep afloat whether “right-side-up” or inverted, while if weighted down with camp equipments, guns, etc., it will quickly seek the bot- tom, and there are many times when you will be glad of a chance to hang on to even a capsized canoe, content to let your outfit seek the bottom alone. There’s The Pleasure of Canoeing. 1008 plenty of time to retrieve your outit after you're sure of your own safety. Aside from the canoe itself I rank the tent first of all in importance, and wheth- er cruising in Canada, the United States or elsewhere I do not rely upon the local output, preferring instead my own tried and true, made-to-order model, for a staunch, dry shelter, free from mosquitos, flies and other pests is a prime necessity. The tent I have in mind was evolved by Arthur Heming, the artist and explorer, who has traversed many parts of Canada either by canoe or afoot. He recom- mended it to me as a tent which would meet every requirement, and I have found It is shaped after the model that it does. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA put up with the utmost ease most any- where, it not being necessary to carry specially constructed poles along. This tent can be made of either waterproof silk, which is extremely light and folds into a small space, or of the ordinary tent materials, and of any size. In the way of cooking utensils, I con- fine myself, so far as is practicable, to those made of aluminum, the various articles nesting and forming an extreme- ly compact outfit. This metal, however, becomes heated too quickly for its con- venient use in cups and bowls; therefore, I substitute fair sized, heavily retinned steel bowls, with handles securely at- tached by rivets, using these for cups as THE NIGHTLY CAMP, Where we of the ordinary wall tent, but is equip- ped with ground cloth, sod cloth, a*bob- binet window and is bobbinet lined; in addition it has a tape ridge and ties, as well as sleeves at either end of the ridge. The taped ridge allows of the tent being swung between- two trees without the use of any poles whatever; the ties along the ridge permit of having the ridge- pole, 1f desired, on the outside of the tent, while the sleeves permit of the ridge pole being run through from one end to the other with the end supports on the out- side of the tent. ‘Thus the tent may be smoke our Pipe of Peace and tell how the Big One got away. well as bowls. Thus, my outfit for two people consists of two aluminum cooking pots, one nesting within the other; a heavy nine inch frying pan with detach- able handle, two aluminum plates, two retinned steel bowls, with handles; two knives, two forks and two dessert spoons. This outfit is ample, and will meet all ordinary needs, although an aluminum folding baker will prove convenient many times. Of course all true voyagers will swear by either the Hudson Bay Company’s three and a half, or four point blankets, OUTFITTING FOR but if these are not available, I would re- commend the regulation U.S. Army blanket. Add to this a poncho (rubber blanket with slit and flap at the center, SO aS to wear as a Cape in rainy weather) and you'll roll up snug as a bug in a rug on your couch of balsam boughs, and sleep the sweet refreshing sleep of the dweller of Nature’s great out-doors. The three and one-half point blankets may be had at any Hudson Bay Company post for about $8.50 per pair, while the four point blankets come at $10.00. Do not fail to provide yourself with a light, but reliable axe. Its uses are var- ied and important; therefore, I prefer those provided by the Hudson Bay Com- pany, of about one and one-half pounds weight. There is also an excellent lit- tle axe (with a detachable handle) ad- vertised in most every Sportsman’s Ma- gazine, which has proved its worth on many occasions, the cost of which, of course, is slightly more. In the way of personal equipment, a couple of grey flannel shirts of generous fullness, a pair of durable woollen or moleskin trousers, heavy woollen extra length socks, shoe pacs (or pliable oil tan- The ‘‘Guides’ Special,’’ the Backwoodsman’s Standby. THE BACKWOODS L009 There are Portages to be Negotiated. Simplified by Using Canadian Methods of Packing, ned mocassins) and soft felt hat will about rig you out. A couple of suits of rather light weight woollen underwear, and two extra pairs of socks will prove sufficient on the average length cruise. A coat is of no earthly use on a canoe cruise. I use, instead, during the chill morning hours, a heavy “V” neck sweat- er, and when it rains, my poncho. A reliable compass, cheap watch and hard rubber match box, with waterproof screw top are indispensable to the bush- dweller, while a small lens or magnifying glass is very convenient when on a breezy stretch of water, as it can be used for lighting the pipe when,matches would not prove practicable. Also take along a three ounce bottle of “face varnish” or 1010 “fly dope’. You'll need it at some stage of the trip. My old standby is composed of one and a half ounces of pine tar, one ounce of castor oil, half ounce oil of pennyroyal, melted together thoroughly over a slow fire. To be sure, it makes one look strikingly like a half-breed in color, but it keeps off the insects, and after all that is about the biggest item of comfort during “fly time”. Besides this, it washes off cleanly and easily, leaving the skin clean, clear and soft as one could possibly desire. Do not take a lantern to the woods. It will be sel- ROD AND GUN IN CANADA of the fare is truly surprising. The Canadian Indians subsist almost entire- ly on salt pork, bread and strong tea, and their strength and endurance is beyond compare. A further increase in the variety of food is limited only by one’s capability to fish and hunt. It is needless to say don’t take canned goods. The rankest amateur can not be forgiven such a break, The various articles of food should be placed in separate waterproof food bags (these bags may be had in sizes holding ten pounds or less) and then packed in SHOOTING A CANADIAN RAPIDS, A canoe weighed down with duffle would here mean certain disaster. dom used, as it attracts insects, and no- thing will prove more a burden than an oily, smelly kerosene lantern, whose rlass globe may become broken at any moment, Fi provisions, the experienced cruis- ces along only salt pork (preferably tion top tin cans, and with all rind id useless parts cut away), flour, meal, tea, sugar and salt. Add to this some beans, onions, rice, raisins and a small can of cocoa, and the variety and latitude waterproof provision bags nine inches in diameter by twenty-four inches in length. This method of packing will prove most convenient, especially when each~ food bag is labeled to indicate the contents. One of the 9x24 inch provision bags will also serve very well to pack extra cloth- ing and small miscellaneous articles in, such as thread, needles, buttons, shaving outfit, etc. The bags may be procured ef the same firm furnishing the tent and cooking outfit. IN MEMORY OF OLD GROUSE Your fishing outfit and camera will be taken, assuredly, but do be careful of your films. It is well to place them in waterproof tin cans, such as blue-print post cards come in, and seal them with electricians’ adhesive tape. Well do I remember the mishap I met with once in the Temagami region, miles from a sup- ply store, when all my films went over- board into about thirty feet of water. Unless your trip is taken during the hunting season, it is best to leave all fire- arms at home. Even a revolver will prove but a dead weight. A good “Marble” Sheath knife, (without hilt, thus fitting snugly into the sheath) is convenient at times for cleaning fish, etc., but, of course, is not a necessity. It is remarkable, the amount of plea- sure one will derive from a canoe cruise, with an outfit such as the one described above. 1011 It is easily placed in the canoe and gives the craft the right set in the water, insuring speed and ease in pad- dling; then when the portage is reached, with the aid of the ground cloth belong- ing to the tent, and a tump line, practi- © cally the entire outfit can be made into a Canadian pack and “‘toted” over, the first trip by one man, while the canoe (with the paddles lashed to the thwarts and a pneumatic pad to protect the shoulders), can be portaged by the other. This is especially true if the tent is constructed of waterproof silk, which reduces its weight to about ten pounds. Where guides are employed, some folks prefer leaving all arrangements to them, but I prefer being provided with the above simple, yet all-sufficient out- fit; then I’m assured a run for my money, and ease and comfort on the way. IN MEMORY OF OLD GROUSE. The Companion to Captain Cottingham of Red Deer, Alberta. BY LG. 6, He’s deid, He’s gane, Red Deer will mourn The finest dog, that e’er was born. The Captain low, his head will bend, In sorrow to his faithful friend. The Captain lo’ed him, like a brither. Ye ne’er saw one, withoot the ither. Grouse was his friend, sae staunch and true, Baith guid and bad luck saw him through. The muckle clumsy, towsie tyke, I’m sure there never was his like; For nae Retriever, Pointer, Setter, Could dae a thing, Grouse couldna better. Nae wounded duck was ever found, Tae pine, and dee, when Grouse was round; Nae bird, that ever cleft the air, When hit, escaped, if Grouse was there. Nae mortal thing, wi wings tae fly \ Could e’er escape his eagle eye; The birds in Heaven all got a fricht, When Grouse arrived the ither nicht. Deer Hunting In the Kettle River Valley, B. C. BY NIMROD. with the district it may be well to say a few words concerning the lo- cation and nature of the country in which the following very interesting Fall outing of 1909 was spent. The Kettle River is that body of water which empties the products of spring and marsh and snow capped mountains lying between the Arrow Lakes on the East, the Okanagan Lake on the West, Vernon District on the North and the State of Washington on the South into the Co- lumbia River at Marcus, Washington. The river has two main Forks, one called the North Fork draining the eastern section and having its source a little north of Franklin Camp, a copper district which is destined to rival the immense deposits of Phoenix in the near future. YOR the sake of those not acquainted The West Fork, or Main Kettle River, , drains the western section, taking its rise in the snow-capped hills of Mona- shee Mountain, augmented in force and volume by numerous streams until it joins the North Fork at the beautiful and growing city of Grand Forks. A district therefore some one hundred and fifty miles square one would naturally expect to present a great variety of topographi- cal peculiarities specially suited to the home of the bear, the cougar and the deer. A true hunter, however, cannot allow himself to be taken up too much with the beauty of the country for if he does he will find himself with a slim bag at the end of the hunt. Suffice it to say that the scene of the outing here described lies in the valley of the Main Kettle River, a valley through which a good govern- ment road runs from Midway, the west- ern terminus of the Canadian Pacific Railway passing Rock Creek the scene of one of the first stampeding grounds for gold in British Columbia, thence north past Westbridge and terminating in a trail beyond Canyon City where for years stood an old hotel and barns now the para- dise of the wood rat. The valley on each side of the river is thickly wooded; in some places it narrows to a canyon and in others it is so wide that it more resembles a park than anything else. In places the bull pine raises its lofty head to the skies and stands in irregular rows with grass in abundance covering the intervening spaces making one feel that here surely the recluse can get near to the heart of Nature without let or hindrance. From the extreme edges of the valley the moun- tains rise, sometimes in gentle slopes to benches above of like nature with the lower ones only less thickly wooded; in other places the mountain rises in abrupt bluffs some bold and barren, oth- ers covered with stunted fir or pine. Here it is no uncommon thing for the hunter to find that his movements are watched by the wary gaime he seeks to make his own. On a cheerful snowy morning in the early days of November three Nimrods of the city of Phoenix, whom we will call Henry, John and the Parson, found them- selves on the way to this hunters’ para- dise. To make a hunting trip of two weeks prove pleasant and profitable needs careful planning. As far as this one was concerned it was all that could be desirea, having an old experienced and reliable hand in John to supervise the outfit to its minutest details. A tent, blankets, cooking utensils, a box for provisions and a camp stove were carefully loaded on the democrat before starting; rifles and am- munition were also provided in abun- dance. Good bye to home and_ loved ones and civilization was said as the three sportsmen jumped into the rig and de- scended the Phoenix hill to Greenwood. The first stopping place was Rock Creek where the last meal was partaken of before a feeling of self-dependence settled down on the trio. Here a store is located where provisions may be had suitable for such an outing. The Parson having been intrusted with a list of the most necessary articles entered the store and soon had Mrs. C— and her daughter busily engaged on the order. DEER HUNING IN THE KETTLE RIVER VALLEY By the time the horses were hitched up everything was in readiness and by will- ing hands soon loaded on the democrat and the journey resumed. When night began to silently fall it was evident that the end of the journey could not be reach- ed that day, so on reaching an abandoned stopping place at Westbridge a halt was made for the night. On the following morning before the break of day all hands were up and each looking after his own part of the work. Henry took charge of the horses, John did the cooking and the Parson piled on the wood and set the table for breakfast. Breakfast over the horses were hitched 1013 The stove was set up with all the pipes satisfactorily adjusted. Evergreens were carried from near by and placed on the floor over which were spread the tent and blankets. The provisions were carefully arranged against the wall on the top of a long table which had been ia the cabin. ‘The Parson at the same time busied himself felling an old dry tree and cutting it up into firewood. When the evening shades began to thicken all sat down to a well spread table and enjoyed their first meal in their new quarters. That night the candle burned but a short time, for, said the Parson, “boys we must make gocd use of our time and four THE RESULTS OF OUR HUNT, up, the lcad again carefully packed and the last stretch on the road begun. By noon the end of the journey was reached and the remainder of the day spent in putting a loggers’ cabin in order and making final the arrangements for the two weeks’ stay. Henry unhitched the team and securely placed them in a log stable near the cabin, a very good one with an excellent roof, manger, and door and bountifully supplied them hay and oats that had been taken along. John in the meantime had swept out the cabin and was waiting for help to unload the contents of the rig. o'clock comes early.” The first night in camp is usually a restless one. It is no small change from the soft side of an Ostermoor mattress to a hard pine floor with a few balsam branches laid over it and one cannot wonder if a fellow dreams of being kicked in the ribs by a wounded deer or of being hugged to death in the arms of a grizzly. By five o’clock the fire was burning briskly and the kettle boiling. Bacon and eggs sent out a savory smell through the chinks in the wall and in a short time a well prepared breakfast under John’s supervision was placed on the table to 1014 which it is needless to say ample justice was done. Before clearing the table and washing the dishes a lunch for each was put up in case the chase should lead too far afield before returning, As the day began to dawn the three Nimrods, each shouldering a rifle, started for the “stam- peding grounds” as John called them. The river was easily crossed by an im- provised raft made from a few logs wired together. No separation was made till the base of the mountain was reached. The mode of attack had been prearranged. This was to divide at the base and all meet at some point near the top. John took the south, Henry the middle, and the Parson the north. For some time the ascent con- tinued without any noise or sight of the game. Each sportsman, however, was on the sharp lookout, for the morning hours seem to best suit this kind of deer. There are a great many varieties of deer in British Columbia differing greatly in their habits. The Cottontail frequents the low lands, is small in size and very - hard to get at. The Black tail is found higher up and is not so easily disturbed. Some even go so far as to say that they are so inquisitive that if one comes upon them unawares they will even come to- wards him to investigate. The writer can however vouch for the fact that a rifle shot instead of sending them pell-mell through the timber only serves-to bring them to a standstill. That first day as the Parson was scrambling up the mountain side just rounding a projecting bluff, he espied, looking down at him, a deer, offering the first opportunity for a shot. The rifle was soon at his shoulder but the ball must have gone wide of the mark for there stood the deer just as large as before. Another shot rang out with like effect and a third just raised the moss under the very feet of the deer. The next shot however caused a bound into the air and a rush soon out of sight. He had gone but a short distance to investigate when he saw, as he thought, the same deer standing quietly between two _ trees. Again the deadly weapon was levelled and in less time than it takes to tell the monarch of the hills lay stretched on the ground a deadly bullet having passed ROD AND GUN. IN CANADA through the meck. ‘There’s one any- way,” said the Parson, as he made his way to the spot and sure enough there lay a beauty stretched full length on the ground. “Now,” said he, “let me see where you were standing when I first shot at you.” Imagine his surprise on going to the point of rock on which the deer had been standing to find another one breath- ing his last! “Well,” said the, “this is great the first day ; I hope the other prospectors have struck it as rich.” Thus in less than three minutes the Parson’s bag was full to the overflow. It did not take long to dress the quarry and string them up to a neighboring tree. Then the Par- son, after that very pleasing interruption, joyfully continued on his way and soon John and he came together at the top of the mountain. “Well, how did you make out?” said the Parson. “T never saw. a thing; did you see any- thing?” asked John. “Yes,” replied the Parson, “I got “You never did!” exclaimed John. “Yes I did sure enough,” said the Par- son. “Well,” retorted John, “that is pretty good for the first rattle out of the box; let us keep on.” Both hunters continued along the mountain summit but nothing came in sight. Lunch was disposed of which with a little snow, tasted pretty good. Then it was decided to continue the hunt and re- turn home by way of the fresh venison and if possible bring it in to camp. On the’way back John bagged a few grouse “For,” said he, “we need something for soup.” When the dead deer were reach- ed stretchers were improvised by tying two long poles with their tops together, the deer were stretched upon them and the haul commenced. Only those who have had such an experience know what it means; over rock and tree, down hill and up hill the drag went on and when the foot of the mountain was reached both were so played out that they decided to leave their burdens there for another day. It was almost dark when camp was reached and Henry returned soon after, only to report that nothing had been seen. DEER HUNING IN THE KETTLE RIVER VALLEY The next day was mainly spent in bringing home the deer, for all felt too weary after their first hard day’s outing to attempt any more. Henry said the horses needed exercise and we might as well press them into service. They were accordingly hitched up, driven across the river and the democrat for the time being converted into a butcher’s wagon. When the deer were safely hung up at camp the Parson remarked, “I guess we have enough meat to last us as long as we stay here, even though we get no more.” The day following being Saturday it was decided to take up the chase much after the fashion of the first day. Long and weary was the tramp over rock and 1015 “Waltz me around again Willie, Waltz me around, around” John left his cooking and came to the door of the cabin and sure enough both could hear the familiar strains — “Waltz me around again, Willie, Waltz me around, around.” When Henry finally entered the cabin John at once asked, “Well, where did you 59) get him: “Who told youl got him?” replied Henry, “Did you hear me shoot?” “No,” remarked John, “but when I heard you sing your victor’s war-song I felt sure you must have been doing some- thing.” LOADED UP FOR OUR RETURN, tree, ravine and brush, and when evening came John and the Parson met near the camp on their way back. Henry was no- where to be seen. John as usual com- menced preparing the evening meal; the Parson chopped at the old tree he had felled on arriving in camp. Just as it be- gan to grow dark the Parson threw down his axe, entered the cabin and said, “John, I guess Henry has been doing something to-day!” “Why do you think that,’ asked John. “Because,” replied the Parson, I hear him singing his usual song when every- thing is going good.— “Well,” answered Henry, “I got him beyond the flag up in the snow, and I should have had another too for when I sat down to eat my lunch a young buck came marching past me and when he be- gan to climb a precipice on the opposite side of the ravine where I was sitting I opened fire and blazed nine shots at him out of my old blunderbuss but the muz- zler kept on his way unimpeded, I never touched him.” “Well,” remarked John hopefully, one at a time is good fishing; my turn comes next, I hope.” The next day being Sunday, the day of LOLG rest was religiously observed. There was no early cali for breakfast that morning. The Parson, feeling himself released from his customary duties, but believing that he should “give every flying minute something to keep in store,” pulled a small leather covered Bible from his pocket and began to put his two compan- ions through a course of religious in- struction dwelling long and eloquently on Nimrod the ancient and mighty hunter and Esau the wild man of the bush who hunted the savory ven‘son for his father Isaac. Thus the day passed in quietness and peace. ‘The only trip into the moun- tains was made for the purpose of intro- ducing the horses to a good patch of bunch grass. Bed-time came early but unfortunately “Nature’s balmy, sweet re- storer” was disturbed before ten o’clock by the unceasing efforts of a wood rat to get into the grub box, “There’s that blooming wood said Henry, “get up and shoot him.” “How can I shoot him in the dark!” plaintively asked John. “Hold on,” said the Parson “till I light the candle and we will soon have some more fresh meat for breakfast; but the night marauder dissappeared quicker than lightning in a hole in the floor. “Put a stick over the hole,” said John, “and keep the beggar out.” This being done the trio slept in quietness till the morning began to dawn. At breakfast it was decided that Mon- day should be spent in the chase as all were fresh and Henry’s deer could take no harm by remaining out another day. The Parson decided to travel over new territory while John and Henry made their way to a spot where numerous tracks had been seen on previous occa- sions. The day was passing without any signs of reward. The Parson took an odd, stray shot at the blue grouse in the tall pines. Once he jumped a deer but it must have been his day off for all his at- tempts to stay its progress were unavail- ing. At another time when sitting down a beautiful buck came crashing through the brush and before he knew it his last shot was fired, while the stately monarch of the forest stood his ground as if in defi- ance of the Parson’s most deadly aim. ” rat, ROD AND GUN IN CANADA John and Henry, however, kept steadily on the march. When they reached the summit a division was made, each tramp- ing alone On opposite sides of an elevated ridge running towards the south. “Look out, there ought to be something doing pretty soon,’ said Henry; and he had hardly spoken when a report from John’s rifle answered his call, then an- other, and still a third and after that all was silent. Both hunters kept in close pursuit of the quarry through tall timber over shelving rock and precipice, easily keeping on the trail which was deeply marked by the sprawling gait of the ant- lered monarch. “You hit him hard,” said Henry. “You bet I did,” replied John. “Oh there he is, he has just made a jump from that big rock, exclaimed Henry. “Let him jump all he likes, for I have an idea his jumping days are over,” re- marked John. Sure enough when they came up to the spot there lay the reward of their chase, a noble five pronged buck giving his last kick. “Now for the tug-of-war, three miles is no small distance to drag this muzzler in,” said Henry. . We can easily manage that; I’m mighty glad we got him,” asserted John loosen- ing the rope he had tied around him. Over rock and tree through ravine and brush the quarry was dragged till the foot. of the mountain nearest the camp was reached where their burden, minus a good: deal of hair, was finally strung up for the night and both warriors walked leisurely” home. It is needless to say there was great re- joicing in camp that night, as each hunt— er had now secured the reward of his: trip. When supper was over and all sat resting around the fire the Parson ob- served to his two companions: “Let us: put on a good pot of beans and boil plenty of prunes, for I see a strenuous: day before us to-morrow.” ‘On Tuesday the team was again press- ed into service. When the foot of the mountain was reached the team was un- hitched and tied up to a tree im the centre: of a good bed of bunch grass.. SY CHOICE 1017 “Let us go for Henry’s deer first,” said John. All agreed as under the circum- _ stances no hunting could be done. The tramp was not by any means an easy one and when at last the right spot was lo- cated the deer was found still swinging where it had been left. The Parson remarked, ‘Well, if it had * been me I guess I would have run him a little nearer home before opening fire.” The haul down the mountain was not so difficult there being a few inches of snow for quite a distance and three men to do the work. Level ground was at last reached and at a point not far from where John’s had been left the night be- fore. . It was therefore no hard matter to load both on the democrat and drive tri- umphantly home. Wednesday being a bright sunny day most of the time was taken up with the camera. Photos of the hunters and their rewards were taken in different positions, “for” said John “we need plenty of pic- tures to keep the children quiet when we tell them in the days to come our exper- ience of deer hunting in the Kettle River Valley.” When Thursday, the time for returning home, had come, with glad hearts the game was packed on the democrat; but with reluctant steps the three Nimrods turned their backs upon the camp where they had spent two of the most enjoyable weeks of 1909. It is perhaps unnecessary to say that John and Henry on returning home re- membered their friends with generous portions of the fruits of the chase while the Parson turned one of his deer into the hands of the Ladies’ Aid Society, who made good use of the gift by providing a bounteous spread under the name of a “Venison Supper” in the Miners’ Union Hall dining room and cleared a goodly sum for their treasury. MEMORIES BY J. G. MACARTHUR. Oh, for a breath of that balsam air, That wafts over old Kashee. What would I not give, for a whiff of it now, So natural wild and free. Oh take me back to the old, old pool, That dances and sparkles with glee, Where the balsam and spruce shade it, Oh, so cool, Oh that is the place for me. My friends, they are the kingfisher, The wild duck and the loon. While at night, the deer stalk through the woods, And the horned-owl hoots at the moon. Oh, let me go back to the camp fire’s glow, Hear the wind sighing through the trees, Causing one to forget all sorrow and woe, In the charms that are Kashee’s The waves dashing on its rocky shore Gurgling and splashing so free Recall to mind its welcome of yore, Makes my heart yearn for Kashee. A LODGE IN THE WILDERNESS, A Day’s Journey In The Wilds CAMERON. BY MYRLE NTO our dreams of the moose that we have not yet seen and the thirty pound trout that we have not yet caught there breaks suddenly an out- rageous clatter, utterly out of place in the silent reaches of the lakes where we have been stalking our game. With the first indignant yawn, however, comes reali- zation that the unjustifiable racket is the product of iron spoon on tin pan and an unwelcome warning of the early break- fast that precedes a day’s strenuous “hik- ing’. That, at least, is the aspect it assumes from within the tent where two girls are folding blankets and cramming their few belongings—very few—into the dunnage bag, to the tune of a cheerful rattle of tin plates and the gutteral talk of the In- dian guides outside. Said dunnage bag, quite indispensable now, has been the hane semebody’s existence every night, due tothe necessity of storing it at the feet of ome or the other pair of of blankets. After heated controversy, it was probably kicked viciously into the angle between tent and ground by the t1n- fortunate one, who, not improbably, was awakened later by pattering rain on the tent, and rose to yank “that bag” from its dangerous contact with the canvas. But this morning it has not rained, and our spirits go up with a leap when, leav- ing the tent ready for striking, we come out into the cold clear morning, ready for the day, for new scenes and some labor, but most especially for breakfast. As we gather about the rough log table for our last meal in this our home of a week, the mist is rolling back from the lake, a delicate lacy scarf gathered in at last by the dark line of pines on the _opposite shore. Perhaps it lies hidden all day long in one of the tiny lakes just over the ridge from Lake Manitoupo- phogee, for this is one of the Temagami lakes, one of the network of the most beautiful inland waterways ever travel- A DAMS JOURNEY IN THE WILDS 1019 led by Man in his flight from Things. This morning we are doing our share in reducing the things carried in the pro- vision boxes, with praiseworthy consid- eration for those who must pack them across the portages. Camping in Canada is fun, lots of fun; portaging in Canada, or anywhere else, I imagine, is—an in- teresting experience—and a good deal of that too. When you are outfitting for -your first trip, you can carry anything— fromalantern to a dishpan. By the time you have made and broken camp a few times, travelled for three-quarters of a mile with two campstools slung around your neck, and tumbled over countless rocks with a shining dishpan clasped in your arms, (that last comes of being a girl—fancy a lord of creation toting a dishpan through the primeval forest!) your are callously indifferent to patent “camp conveniences’, and _ thankfully watch the dented dishpan retire into the “kitchen” box. ; Over that same despised dishpan we are gathered after breakfast, three girls and “Bobs”, mother, chum and _ true sport, ready for anything from _ pad- Giga. er end of the . canoe ..to a scramble over crazy corduroy roads in search of some old. mine. , The dishes are washed and packed while the Boss, the Friend, Henry and Big Paul, the Ojibway guides, are striking the tents and tying up blankets, nailing the lids on boxes, and disjointing and casing fishing rods and nets. The canoes are loaded, the balsam beds stirred up for something possibly overlooked, the friendly campfire drowned, Big Paul murmurs “Machaw wasink” (going far) with a kindly smile at the disconsolate Kid, and as the paddles dip, one more camp becomes a memory. But the time for memories is in the far off winter, and now we are looking forward, always forward, to new country and new thrills. As we slip quietly past shores grown familiar and dear to us through days of lazy drifting, our antici- pation is tempered by regret, regret with- out the shadow of finality, for one is al- ways “coming back”—if not next year, - then as soon after as may be. There is no siren’s lure like the silent voices of The End of the Portage. the forest, the crackling of the great campfire, and the wind in your face as. the water slaps over the bow of the ca- noe on a gusty day; and one turns toa. them as inevitably as ever the tide slips down from the shore to follow the moon. But for this time our faces are still set forward, and we're racing to get our load out first. Wonderful Big Paul, sixty years old, yet stronger than many a younger man, chuckles contentedly as. we just nose out the others, and holds her steady while we unload ourselves and the light dunnage from the canoe. This: is only a carry, not more than two hundred yards, and Bobs and [| are off across it with our first loads before the others are well landed, mightily satis- fied because we shall travel the trail first. But the men are close behind and it is not long before.the reloaded canoes slip out across a tiny pond, on the other side of which the performance is repeated. But this time we load with more care, for it is an Indian three-quarters of a mile, and Henry, when questioned con- cerning the difficulty of the trail, makes a seesaw motion with his hand, signifi- cant to us by now of a climb, even with~ - 1020 BIG PAUL, An Ojibway Philosopher. out the expressive words, “up-over,” which accompany it. So we go up over, sometimes alone, sometimes within hail- ing distance of one another, and stepping aside now and then as some steadier man of burden comes by, one’s speed govern- ed by the exigencies of one’s load, and one’s ambition by the unending trail in front. Midway we cross what may have been the bed of a lake, but is now a mass of boulders, across which we pick our steps, with a glimpse of swift water be- low, and take up the trail again. Up a path smooth with pine needles we trudge, our gaze caught suddenly from our foot- ing to follow a rustle of leaves nearby, as a fat old patriarch of a porcupine wad- dles off leisurely, yet swiftly, thrilling the pulses of the city dweller with a sudden delicious realization of the wild. As we pause at some convenient out- jutting log for a breathing space, there comes the soft thud of moccasined feet behind us, and we draw aside still far- ther to let two strange creatures pass, long legs moving with instinctive sure- ness beneath the slender bodies of the in- ‘verted canoes. No burden is too un- wieldy and few too heavy for these sons ay ROD AND GUN IN CANADA of the North, strong, silent, impenetrable. Never is a word of unsolicited comment heard, but their opinion, once voiced, can not be changed. ‘They are guides, but not inferiors; they serve, but are not menials, may be taken to your friendship as unreservedly as any product of our eivilization. Their childlike pride, their honesty and clannishness, are traits so unfailing as to make them characteris- tic of the fullblood Ojibway. In one of’ their households it is not unusual to find one or more adopted children, some- times with only the claim of distant kin- ship, and sometimes with none at all but that of destitution. Again the dunnage is swung to its place for a short ferry across another of the tiny pools that are almost invari- ably found between two larger lakes, and at a broad flat rock, streaked gayly with the red and green and yellow of other canoes, we unload for the trip into Tur- tle Lake, where we know by divers signs that we will lunch. This trail is like the others, winding silent out of sight among the pines, strewn thick with red-brown needles, and all about the great forest seems to hold its breath, mighty, uncon- querable, yet somehow friendly in itt grandeur. But each portage has a cer- tain individuality of its own, and the end of this, at least, is piquant, for, one finds one’s passage barred by a fallen tree, and steps over it to go sliding down a sandy chute, and be spilled out on a little semi- circle of sand on the edge of what Henry, with a flourish of his arm, tersely des- cribes as “Tuttle Lac? Well, we are glad to see “Tuttle Lac,” and look expectantly at the Boss, for the remains of a campfire and the time of day are alike suggestive, not to mention interior promptings. But the Boss will push on, and as the canoes sink lower in the water under their burden, the Friend murmurs sadly to the Kid “that a hungry man makes a poor paddler,’ but takes his place resignedly. Turtle Lake is long and narrow, named far back for its mudturtles, of which now only the mud remains, and the trip down it is like a ceremonious procession down an ave- nue of pines, the gleaming water unroll- ing its silver carpet before you. A DAY’S JOURNEY IN THE WILDS Halfway down, a distant speck resolves itself into a tiny canoe, paddled, as we see when it draws nearer, by two of His Majesty’s forest policemen, Dominion fire-rangers, whose duties range from those of sheriff, gamewarden, and fire- fighter, to that of ‘“bushwhacking’”— literally—for they must keep clear the portages on their beat. They are a kind of peaceful patrol, saving these wilds from oppressive loneliness, and serving as a kind of guarantee of order and pro- tection. These our friends give us mail, for they are fresh from the distant Hud- son’s Bay Company post, tell of firearms confiscated from exploring piospectors, of the beginnings of a forest fire which they have smothered in Gull Lake, and paddle away towards their shack in Lake Manitoupophogee. At last we reach the beginning of the last portage, and fall upon the “kitchen” box. Within ten minutes the frying pan is sizzling and the coffee beginning to bubble over the hastily constructed camp- fire, and then with our Lares and Penates scattered about us, we munch contented- ly that well-earned meal. There is noth- ing like it—that open-air feast on hard- tack and bacon and beans—‘‘My old friend Beans,” as the Friend affectionate- ly addresses them—after a morning of straining muscle and consciousness in the forest and on the water. And as the smoke floats lazily up from the men’s pipes afterwards, an atmosphere of satis- faction and well being pervades the place, from which we all turn with renewed cheerfulness to the last portage of this day’s journey. “Up and over,” strewn with rocks and jutting logs as it is, this trail somehow seems more beautiful than all before it, the warm woods fragrance more spicily sweet, and the small woods creatures more fearlessly near. But ask the Boss about the beauty of the way. ‘Huh!” he grunts, mopping his forehvad with the red mark of the tump strap across it, “That dunnage bag weighs a hundred and forty pounds, I can tell you every pine needle and pebble that was in the path, but don’t ask me what was right or left or above me!” 1021 We have reached our goal at last, and all the wonders of Gull Lake should lhe stretched before us. But they don't. Instead there appears only a little pond, beautiful in its emerald-like perfection, but distinctly disappointing to our vivid anticipations, The guides, however, are impassively oblivious to our puzzlement, so with a patience born of camping we pack ourselves into the canoes and start once more. And even now is the first link forged in that chain of beauty which is to bind our memories forever to Gull Lake. A wandering breeze runs light- ly over the water before us towards a green fleet of water-lily pads and as it passes it raises every pad until the warm red of the under sides show like tiny red sails run suddenly to the masthead. These fairy sails drift lightly for a mo- ment, and then drop softly down to their decks again, while the breeze runs on laughing softly to itself at the fancies it has raised. As we follow, round a point that had seemed part of the shore line, a little narrow channel flings us_ suddenly, peevishly, into the lap of the lake itself. For this broad stretch of water is a lake indeed, and the swift wind that comes sweeping to meet you is a challenge to match your nature to the grandeur of the elements. Lustily you dig with your paddle, your hair blown back from your face, and a wild exhilaration singing at your heart and thrilling through your blood at every lunge and rise of the bow, Now you have won to the lea of the shore, where dark, friendly pines cast a yet deeper green on the green and blue and silver of the water, and under their shelter we travel away from the free stretch of open water towards the narrows ahead. And in these narrows is our camping place, a broad, high rock, with room for our tents and campfire, a table ready built and waiting for its fly, firewood at hand, and all about us such a scene as makes one ache to set it down in color, words or music—the last perhaps, fitting it best. High behind us rise the palisades, the pine forest sweeping to their summits, while just across, the walls of bare rock rise straight and naked from the water about their feet. Scattered upon the wa: ter between these frozen Titans lie tiny islands, flung there when this land was first fashioned, looking like bits of jade on a golden charger as the sun poises for a last moment upon the heights above. Then it dips from sight, and as the day darkens, a yellow moon shows palely through a filmy scarf of cloud flung across her face, and a loon calls weirdly over the water with a ghostly suggestion of a lost and wandering soul. Now night ROD AND GUN IN CANADA itself comes down, and on the rock about the campfire, heaped high with logs and brush, the travellers stretch themselves in comfortable abandon, tired happy, con- tent. Their pipes, the fire, but most of all the brooding yet vivid, quiet of the world about them, bring a feeling of “the benediction that follows after prayer,” and when they turn at last to their blan- kets, it will be with the memory of a day worth living. Good Eieiiieind lincncsie inl BY E. T. CHASE. contributors who tell us occasionally that good sport is still to be obtained in certain parts of Old Ontario. My own experience confirms these statements and I should be pleased if you will allow me to tell your readers a little about this district. I live at Maynooth, just one hundred miles north of Trenton, and at present the town is the terminus of the Central Ontar- io Railway. Between Bancroft and May- nooth the line runs along the edge of several tempting looking lakes, but if the angler is looking for real fishing he should restrain his impatience until reaching Maynooth. In the surrounding lakes and streams the very best of fishing can be obtained. On May twenty-fourth last three of us made a trip to Barragers Lake, north of | HEARTILY agree with those of your One Hour’s Catch in the Papineau River, Maynooth, Ont., Sept. 13th, 1910. Maynooth and caught one hundred and eighteen speckled trout. We might plead guilty to the charge of fish hogs but three non-fishermen, with whom we shared our spoils were present and though divided into six portions they made a nice string ~ for all. On September fifteenth, accompanied by James Etoneburg, of Maynooth, i vis- ited Miles Lake, another sheet of water north of Maynooth, and lying by the road-. — side. We had my canvas folding boat and fishing from it we caught in one hour and fifteen minutes a little more than our limit. I am ashamed to confess that we did act as hogs on this occasion and our excuse must be that it was the last day of the season. Confession is said to be good’ for the soul and after this confession we’ ~ don’t mean to repeat the offence. ““ The trout shown in the illustration were taken from the Papineau River in one hour before breakfast and only about three rods from the roadside. While the country is little known it can’t be beaten for fishing, camping, or . hunting. ' The salmon trout fishing is equally good. I have seen several salmon trout. taken from Papineau Lake that weighed twenty pounds each. You tired city men, wearying of never. ending strife, may find here a place of rest and peace in the great outdoors where your vacation may be made pleas- - ant by a quiet camp, some fine fishing and later on some strenuous hunting. For what more can you wish? How the Indians Were Frightened BY PIONEER. AVING spent over thirty-three H years among the Indians in the wilds of the North I have had some funny experiences amongst them and have shared their hardships with them. Atrip on the upper St. Maurice River, Quebec, which I took in company with a number of Indians in July, 1881, at a time when few outside the Hudson Bay men and Catholic mission priests knew anything of that country, is particularly memorable. At that time I was stationed at Kicken- datch Post at the head waters of the St. Maurice, some hundred miles north of Three Rivers. In those days it was the custom for the priest from the Lake Temiskaming Mission to cross by canoe to the St. Maurice River and hold services. In order to save time the In- dians from the Manawon and Coocooca- che Posts were gathered at Weymonta- chingue Post where a big mission lasting three weeks or more was held. This period was known as Mission time and was looked forward to all the year round as a time for the meeting of friends. The return trip from one of these mis- sion visits is what my story is about. From Weymontachingue to Kickindatch is sixty-four miles and all the year’s sup- plies had to be freighted from the former to the latter post. For this purpose birch bark canoes, thirty feet long, carry- ing forty-five pieces of eighty pounds each were used. The flour bages were one hundred pounds each. Every canoe was manned by. six Indians, known as the bowman, steersman and four middle- men. The bowman isthe chief man, as upon his directions and judgement the safety of the canoe depends. When in the rapids he is the man upon whom all rely and any misjudgement on his part means destruction to canoe and cargo. On the portages each Indian is supposed to carry two of the pieces (200,lbs.) and no Indian is engaged who is not equal to “two pieces.” The Indians of those days were very different from those of to-day, who are spoiled by tourists feeding them with condensed milk, etc. In those days if they got salt pork and bannocks they thought themselves lucky. Bannocks were made with a mixture of flour and water, placed in the frying pan and baked before the open fire—soda was too scarce to use every day and was reserved for state occasions. To return to my story. Three crews (eighteen men) were engaged at Wey- montachingue to take up three loads of supplies to my post. When all was ready for a start we poled and tracked all day against the strong current and camped at Twenty-mile River. I had noticed that the Indians were not in very good spirits all day but thought nothing of it at the time. When camp was being made, the In- dian boy, whom I had taken with me to attend to. my cooking, etc., pitched my tent away to one side, far from the fire and other tents. When I noticed this I wondered the cause as the Indians are always glad to have their Master (as they always call a white employer) camp near them. Supper put these thoughts out of my head but in the evening as I lay in my tent smoking the Indian lad came _ to me and told me that the Indians were displeased with me and meant to do me harm. He had heard them talking to- gether down the bank and came to tell me that I had better look out for myself. Now, with my experience I was not at all afraid of the Indians though they were nineteen to one and immediately jumped up and walked down to the fire. The Indians were standing and sitting around, smoking. I asked them what was the matter as they all seemed down in the mouth and sulky. Those who have had experience will corroborate me when I say nothing is worse than a sulky Indian. The head guide, or bowman, was stand- ing Opposite to me on the other side of the fire and he spoke up for the others. The Indians, he said (an Indian speaker 1024 never includes himself when acting for others) were not pleased because | swore at them in the store at Weymontachin- gue. He added that a half breed who understood English told them that I cal- led them bad names and evil spirits. Now that they had me alone and far from my friends they intended to take their re- venge. For that reason my camp was pitched so far from the fire. In reply I told them that their bluff was no good as I was not afraid of them. If they did manage to kill me it would be all the worse for them as my friends would send up soldiers (they have a great fear of soldiers) and kill every Indian in the country. They groaned and grunted a great deal but at length rolled them- selves in their blankets and went to sleep. I hung round the fire for some time and then went to my tent and lay down and watched all night. No one came near me until daylight when the Indian boy called me. He told me that as the In- dians had decided not to have breakfast’ at the camp they were ready to start. Accordingly my tent was speedily taken down, the bedding packed up and we made a start. By poling and tracking we covered twelve miles and went ashore for breakfast. The Indians were still sulky though I tried joking with them in their own language. On hard trips In- dians don’t eat much in the early part of the day but at night they make up for anything they lose earlier. After break- fast, however, they seemed in_ better humor and made jokes amongst them- selves. I did not bother. myself too much about their spirits for I felt confi- dent I could manage them. They worked hard all day and at night we camped at the Akik Onegam, which in English means Kettle Portage. There are heavy falls here and we were obliged to pack our canoes and loads across. We succeeded in getting the canoes and part of the loads over before dark and camped at the upper end. The three canoes were turned over on the other side of the portage opposite the fire and the men were busy getting their evening meal when all of a sudden a large stone struck the bottom of one of ROD AND GUN IN CANADA the canoes. Clearly the stone was thrown from the bush and as it was pitch dark we could see no one. The Indians appeared thoroughly frightened and said it was bad Iroquois Indians who were trying to kill them. ‘They retain the old superstition of Iroquois roaming the bush looking for other Indians to kill them and the incident quite unnerved them. To my mind it was quite clear that one of their number was doing this out of mischief but I took advantage of the scare, put on a long face and declared that the Iroquois were friends of the white man. I was not at all afraid. My bold front was the finishing stroke and they collapsed at once. They crowded round me and said they were sorry for what was said to me the previous night. If I would only stick to them they would always be my friends. If the loads had all been across the portage no doubt they would have continued the journey. While we were still talking another stone fell into the fire. This was enough for the “brave bucks.” They grabbed a canoe and were in it before a word could be said. Before starting off they asked me to go with them. I, however, wished to show a brave front and decided to re- main. They paddled across the river sat in the canoe all night watching the bush for the bad Indians. After all was quiet I turned ‘in and as I had not slept the night before I had a good night’s rest. Just at daybreak the Indians paddled back looking rather sheepish. They asked me very anxiously if I had seen anything. I told them that two strangers came into camp and asked me if it were true that the Indians had threatened me the night before. I ex- plained to the listening Indians that I told the strangers the Indians were my friends and ‘the stories about them were lies. They expressed their thanks for my magnanimity and showed their feel- ings still more by their actions. Breakfast was speedily prepared and as they had had no supper the night before they made a good one. After breakfast they did not take long to hustle the ba- lance of the loads over the portage and get away from what they considered a place of ill omen. | The Big Moose That Didn’t Get Away A Successful Hunt In The New Brunswick Woods BY THE REV. GEORGE WOOD. I was a youngster which ran “The biggest fish I ever caught, was the one that got away.” Many hunting stories relate the same sad news. This is the story of the taking of the biggest moose I have ever seen in the woods. On Monday morning, October 17th, Will Weldon and I left Chatham, N. B., in one of the Lounsbury & McKnight’s automobiles—a large touring car with ample accommodation for guns and grub. Fred McKnight drove us out the Richi- bucto Road about twenty miles to St. Margarets. Here we shouldered our packs and started down to the camp in the Bay du Vin woods, five miles from the main road. Half a mile from the road we started two moose, a cow and a bull, but the growth was so thick we couldn’t see them. ‘The bull’s horns sounded very plainly on the branches as he made off through the bushes. After we had snugged things up at camp and eaten a snack we started off on a cruise down the bank of the North Branch, We saw a number of fresh moose signs but no moose. ‘Two part- ridges and a muskrat fell to Will’s gun at an old driving camp. We went over as far as the Hell’s Gate Plains which stretch for miles between Bay du Vin and Kouchibouguac, but saw no big moose. On the way back we started a deer, but it was too quick for us and got away safely. All this country was new to me, but Will had hunted in it for years and knew where the good mooose ground was, and how the paths and wood roads ran. It is a fine country for hunting in a dry sea- son. There are a number of large level plains covered with moss and grass or scrubby bushes. These plains, in places, are worn a foot deep with moose tracks. There are hardwood and spruce ridges and timber land most of it cut over once or twice. Moose and deer and bears are | REMEMBER hearing a song when plentiful; caribou, once numerous, are now scarce. Will showed me the spot where two weeks before he shot two bears and missed a third. We picked out a good place on the edge of a pocket plain for the evening’s calling, but the wind kept up until after sundown, and though a moose answered the call and came up, he would not ven- ture into the open. Try as I might, I could not persuade him to forsake the friendly shelter of the bushes. On Tuesday morning we breakfasted early and left camp before daylight, but the wind rose with the sun and calling was a failure. Then we took a cut through some very good deer country to a chain of plains stretching westward. We passed the remains of a moose, shot a few days before. Along about half past nine o’clock we came out on an open plain half a mile long. As we skirted the edge of the plain, Will stopped and said to me, “What’s that queer looking bunch over there on the plain?” I looked where he was pointing, about four hundred yards away. “It looks like an old stump or the roots of a tree” “T never saw roots that color; it looks more like the horns.of a moose.” “Nonsense, Will, to have horns like that a moose would need to have a spread of seven feet.” “Perhaps so, but all the same that’s a queer looking stump.” Will suggested I give a call. At the first sound of the horn Will shouted, “Yes, it is a moose,” and there, sure enough, where the tree with uptorn roots had lain stood the biggest moose I have ever seen, with his antlers thrown back over his shoulders facing the sound of the birch bark horn. We were standing in open view of the moose three hundred and sixty yards away, as we afterwards found by measurement. “It’s too far away for a sure shot,” said Will. “Yes, 1026 but we must take the chance, we can't get nearer.” At the first crack of the rifle he fell, his neck broken just in front of the shoulder. We ran as fast as we could over almost a quarter of a mile of boggy plain and reached the moose very much out of breath. Immediately to the right we heard a peculiar yelping sound. Will went over to investigate while I stayed by the moose. I caught sight of a streak of reddish yellow going over a fallen log, heard three shots, the1 saw Will coming out of the clump of bushes holding a fox by the neck. It was a large red fox in prime condition, and Will did good shooting to bag him, as any one can testi- fy who has tried to shoot a running fox with a rifle. The Author, Will and the Moose Horns. As soon as I saw the horns of the moose, I knew we had a prize,—but more of that later. It was noon before we had the moose skinned, dressed and quartered and ready for transportation. We _ were hungry by this time, but had nothing to eat. This leads me to make another sug- gestion. Never leave camp without a lunch. A hunter never knows when game may be met and killed and how long it may be before he is back again at the base of supplies. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA We then took a course and blazed a trail to the tote-road three quarters of a mile away. Will went out to a farm house on the Richibucto Road for a team of horses while I went back to camp for a lunch. After an hour or so spent in swamping the road, Dominick Thibideau brought the sled to the spot where the moose fell. The hide, the meat, and the head were tied on, and in two hours’ time were safe- ly landed at the post road. Tuesday evening was perfectly calm,— ideal for calling. A moose answered and was coming in fine shape, speaking at al- most every step. He was within a quar- ter of a mile of us when two fellows com- ing along the tote-road, supposedly to hunt, talked so loudly as to he heard half a mile away. That ended our chance of getting this moose. Wednesday morning we took our packs, lighter by what we had eaten, and walked out to the Richibucto Road, start- ing another deer, which we failed to get. Fred McKnight was waiting for us as agreed, so we loaded our game on the automobile and were home in Chatham in an hour and ten minutes, delighted with our trip. The weather was fine. The nights were cool and clear, with the moon full on Tuesday. The air had that crisp, bracing touch which is the glory of our country in October; and for our two days’ trip we had a moose, a fox, a muskrat, and five brace of partridges. The moose was somewhat of a record breaker. He-was one of the largest shot in the New Brunswick forests last year, and although somewhat thin, dressed about eight hundred pounds. The head is perhaps the largest ever brought into Chatham. Its dimensions are as follows,—spread of antlers 63 inches; number of points 25, 12 on one side and 13 on the other, all perfect; size of palms fourteen by thirty one inches, and twelve by thirty inches. The bell is large and wedge-shaped and harmon- izes well with the massive antlers. Not only is the spread of the antlers unusual- ly wide and the palms very large, but the whole head is beautifully proportion- ed and symmetrical, such a trophy as one is fortunate to secure once in a lifetime. A FINE ASSORTMENT OF DUCKS. This picture is said to contain a representative of every species of Duck visiting British Columbia. Duck Shooting In British Columbia BY HAROLD GREIG. LL aboard!” shouted a voice as a democrat drew up at the Coutlee Hotel, a house where good cheer is to be obtained for the comfort of man and beast and situated in the Ni- cola Valley—a valley famed among the many famous valleys of British Columbia for its hunting and fishing facilities in ad- dition to its scenic beauties. It was six o’clock in the morning of October fifth, last year, and a day of glorious promise. My companion, Billy Tallman, and myself quickly mounted the heavily laden rig into which the pre- vious evening had been packed tent, blankets, grub, Winchester, shot guns and many etceteras, and with a hand wave to the guests of the hotel, who were watching us with envy, we were off. In a few minutes we were out of sight of civilization and considered ourselves well on our way to our shooting grounds some forty miles distant. Our destina- tion was the Summer Range with an al- titude of five thousand feet. Five miles out we drove past a small lake and caught sight of a lonely mallard. The horses were stopped and the writer made a cautious stalk to within fifty yards, when the duck rose. Mr. Mallard was only five feet out of the water when I emptied my right barrel into him, dropping him back with a quantity of No. 2 shot in his body. With our heavy load we made but moderate time and only reached Ma- mette Lake for luncheon. Here we had an enjoyable lunch and a good smoke, our long drive having given us excell+ ent appetites and helping us to apprfe- 1028 ciate the rest. Then while our horses were still feeding we took our guns and made a detour round the lake keeping a good lookout for ducks but seeing none. Not so long ago this lake was a regular duck hunter’s paradise but owing to re- cent settlements the ducks have sought quieter quarters. After leaving behind four miles of beautiful Mamette Lake we _ passed through an unsettled but wildly beauti- ful portion of the country, the stately pines, steep mountains, dashing streams and constant changes in the valley en- gaging all our attention. Dam after dam we saw were the works of beaver and when we stopped to enquire our way from an old rancher named Jack Chatwin we were told that the beaver had never been so numerous so far as his experi- ence went. When he first settled in the valley he could take his rifle and in five minutes kill a deer. Now, however. game conditions had very much altered and he had to go back fifteen miles before he could obtain some venison. With the assistance obtained from Mr. Chat- win’s directions we reached Summer Range at dusk and camped amid the thick pine trees and close to a lake. We had just pitched our tent and my companion was leading the horses to the water when a flock of geese rose out of the lake not one hundred yards away and their “Honk, honks”’ so startled the horses that it was with difficulty they were prevented from breaking away. On his return to camp Billy exclaimed “By Gosh! We have struck it right; camp- ed right on their tails! You should see the ducks!” As I had supper ready further de- scription and discussion was adjourned but when the meal, consisting of fried eggs, pork and beans, bread and some preserves, was over we congratulated each other on the good position we had found. A long smoke by the camp fire and we rolled into bed, taking the pre- caution to bring the dogs into the tent. The noises of the water-fowl were kept up all night and we feared if left outside they might become too anxious to begin and do something to spoil our sport. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA We were up before daylight and though it proved a cold morning we heard noises from the lake which made us warm up. It appeared as though the whole place was alive with ducks and geese. Our camp was within seventy-five yards of the water’s edge and we came in for a full share of the noises they made. After a nip from our flasks we walked down to the lake with a Winchester in one hand and a shot gun in the other. While we could see the geese one hun- dred yards off we could not see them individually. Without waiting for day- light we crept up to a small pine sapling and decided to take a chance. While I took the right my companion selected the left and at the word of command fired. We had three shots apiece, one at the birds while they were on the water and two when they were flying. On ac- count of the bad light however our shots went astray though we managed to get three mallards with our shot guns as they flew around the lake. The rest of the day we devoted to ex- ploring the locality and discovering good positions. We found the small lakes numerous and managed to add ten ducks to our bag, including blacks, blue-bills, and teal. The next morning, being more familiar with our surroundings and having gone through a less strenuous day, we were up and afield bright and early. Four blue- bills were brought down at what we call- ed Camp Lake. Having no decoys I got busy after breakfast with one of the dead drake ma.- lards and with wire and board made an effective and life like representative of the duck tribe. When my homemade decoy was placed in the water my companion almost killed himself with laughter though it acted fairly well and reflected some credit on my in- genuity. All arrangements having been conclud- ed I fixed upon my ambush about forty yards away from the decoy, while Billy said he would “clean out a few lakes.” DUCK Having taken the precaution to supply ourselves with good lunches we remain- ed out all day. In less than an hour the lonely decoy drew ten fine canvas backs into the lake. For some time they remained out of range but later drifted down to the decoy. When they clustered I let fly, killing two and wounding a third. As the others rose I brought my left barrel into action and secured two with one shot. I man- aged to put a pinion on the wounded duck and Togo, my dog, retrieved the other four. In a few minutes I had my five ducks on land and gathering them up struck for camp where I met my compan- ion who had secured eight fine ones, in- cluding mallard, blue-bill, green-leg and butterball. Our third day’s shoot was better still and included twenty four ducks and one goose. Exceptionally good fortune at- tended upon us this day as we obtained half a dozen butterballs, a species which though small is fine eating, the bodies always rolling in fat. The butterball is by far the quickest duck on the wing, is heavily feathered and exceptionally hard to kill. We had four good shots at geese as they flew over our heads within fifty yards but the best we could do was to draw a few feathers. This was so dis- couraging that I decided to return to camp for my rifle. When I had secured this effective weapon I went on to Big Lake where I sighted a flock of about fifty geese, two hundred yards out in the wa- ter. With a little careful stalking I man- aged to get within one hundred and fifty yards and could distinguish individual birds. ‘Carefully picking out my bird I fired and as the others rose I noticed one remaining on the water. As the flocs went off I sent three more shots after them but did not touch one. Togo re- trieved my goose after a hard swim as it was at least a ‘hundred and fifty yards out. On examining the bird I found that the soft nosed bullet from the 39-39 had gone right through its back, leaving a rather large hole. When the goose was weighed the same night it turned the scales at nine pounds. SHOOTING IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 1029 Included in this day’s bag were saw- bills, butterballs and widgeons. On the fourth and last day we were located between two lakes on a small neck of land. We kept the ducks moving so fast from one lake to the-other that the one stationed on the neck could not load his gun fast enough to take all that was coming to him. From the manner in which they kept steadily passing be- tween these two lakes and refusing to go elsewhere it was evident they must have been hatched there. Working these two sheets of water systematically we had far the best day’s sport of the trip. On one occasion I obtained four ducks on one wing shot as they passed over and into the lower lake. As soon as the flock alighted I raised them again by means of the Winchester and as they returned I managed to take four more. My companion always succeeded in get- ting one or two. Keeping this up for a couple of thours we exhausted all our ammunition. Togo and Curley, our dogs, had lots of work ahead of them but by faithful effort they secured almost every duck. Undoubtedly this was the best day’s sport my companion and myself ever ex- perienced and if we had ‘had a larger sup- ply of ammunition we might have done better still. Our load was so heavy that when we returned to camp we were about “all in,” though we recovered after a meal and a rest and were able to do the packing and make all ready for starting home on the following morning. Before daylight next morning we were astir and breakfasted and struck camp by half past six. The forty mile drive proved a long one with our heavy load but we managed to reach Coutlee before dark, well satisfied indeed with both our outing and our bag. Included in the latter were the follow- ing species of ducks: Mallard, Saw-Bill, Black, ‘Canvasback, Widgeon, Blue-bill, Green-leg, Butterball and Teal. We also secured one goose, one Jack-rabbit and a few Willow Fool hens and blue grouse. A Day With the Antelopes In Saskatchewan BY A. HE sun was just peeping over the eastern rim of the horizon as Jim and I stepped out of the ranch house and proceeded towards the log stable to feed our horses, and saddle up in preparation for the day’s hunt. It was the latter part of October and, although the morning air was somewhat chilly, the day promised to be fine. After a hearty breakfast we were soon canter- ing across the prairie, ever on the lookout for antelope, a herd of which had been reported in the vicinity of Squaw Creek. Away to the north the Cypress Hills loomed up, in bold contrast to the sur- rounding flat lands, that stretched away to the east where sky and earth apparent- ly met. We plodded steadily along with only the occasional sight of a slinking coyote or a scurrying jack-rabbit to break the monotony. About noon time we reach- ed Squaw Creek where we -halted for a bite of lunch, meanwhile allowing our “er =~ The Author at the Ranch House. R. DOUGLAS. horses to graze, so that when we re- mounted, both the horses and ourselves felt much refreshed. Fording the creek we pushed on with the intention of mak- ing a detour to the east, when, just as we reached a slight elevation, Jim pulled his horse up close to mine and touching Ever on the Lookout for Antelope, me on the arm pointed to an object on the top of a far distant butte, which to the naked eye resembled a small uprooted tree. With the aid of field-glasses I was enabled to make out the form of a mag- nificent buck antelope with a good set of prongs. He was resting peacefully and apparently unaware of impending danger. Keeping to the low land as much as possible we circled gradually towards him, finally reaching a point directly in rear of the butte and about four hundred yards distant. Here we left the horses and proceeded to crawl cautiously for- ward on hands and knees; the wind being in our favor and an abundant growth of sage bush rendered our approach compar- atively easy, so that we got within two hundred yards of our quarry, which ap- peared to be asleep. I had just raised my 25-35 Winchester to my shoulder, when with an apparent premonition of danger, the buck leaped to his feet and disappear- ed over the opposite side before I could fire. EIngSs O° THE HERMIT THRUSH We immediately followed in pursuit and gained the rise just in time to see him _ dash in amongst a band of probably thir- ty or more of his kind, that were feeding peacefully far up the coulee. His arrival however was the signal for a hasty de- parture, and with tails uplifted like min- iature signals of-distress the whole herd darted away and were soon lost to sight amid the rolling hills in the distance. 1031 We rode hard during the remainder of the afternoon, and after several hours of stalking with the aid of a white flag, managed to bring down two fair sized bucks before dark. These we packed in on our horses, necessitating slow travel, so that it was late that night when we reached the ranch, tired and hungry, but thoroughly ‘satisfied. with our day’s out- ing. : LINES TO THE HERMIT THRUSH. BY CROFTON UNIACKE McLEOD. To thee, dear singer of the eventide, Whose silvery rippling notes Flow out upon the quiet woodland air, - I raise my humble voice in ardent praise. Though from thee sundered far, And here amid the city’s sullen roar; Where strife and rush and eagerness For worldly gain, holds constant sway. Where quenchless thirst for gold Lures men away to avarice and greed; Here, within this turmoil and unrest, My better self harks back again to thee. How many times and oft when shadows fell, And slowly passed the fragrant summer day, Out from the coolness of some dell or glade Bursts thy melodious wondrous song. Those ringing, resonant notes, So full of harmony and life, Spread wave-like on the quiet air And through the beechen green and sombre pines Fain would I catch those liquid notes And hold them ever to my eager ear, To sooth my hungry heart with melody And comfort me along life’s tortuous path. For listening to thee the solemn hand moves back In fancy I am but a boy once more, Treading the tranquil wood with lightsome step, And reading from Mother Nature’s open book. But lo, thy vesper hymn is done, The shadows deepen, and the night Falls over glen and glade and thee, Blurring you all in mystic silence. Thanks, thanks for this brief respite, That weary souls may rest, and tired senses Find a placid hour listening to thee; Adieu, farewell, thou hermit conjurer, THE GORGE, LOOKING UP, GRAND FALIS, N.B8. The Upper St. John, N.B., River Canoe Trip BY STRAW HAT. HE most convenient way to start this trip is from the Beauce branch of the Quebec Central Railway reached via Canadian Pacific. At the present time the line is built as far as St. Justine, Que., but it is being pushed ahead a few miles every year, so that in any event the distance from the railway to the water cannot be more than seven miles. Laliberte’s mill is a very convenient place to put canoes in the water. This is a small steam power mill on the Da- quaam River which is only about 35 ft. in width at this point. The Daquaam is the north w est branch of the St. John proper. For several miles the Daquaam is a slow flowing stream running through natural meadows upon which some thrifty farmers have erected small barns and each season get quite a crop of hay which they can draw away easily after winter has set in. Gradually as the dense woods of spruce close in, aye rsimall the banks get higher and more current is noticeable, a few. riffles being encounter- ed. At the foot of these little rapids trout may be taken with fly or bait. The river, which has been very tortu- ous till now, begins to straighten out more, and more rapid progress can be made. Very fine camping spots are to be found in abundance and if a search is made, one can usually find a cold, clear spring. Game also, such as ducks and deer, is plentiful. Just a mile or two before the river leaves the Province of Quebec, there is clearing, which is barely from the fiver, aS sem high here, upon which is a small cabin occupied by af old hunter, and known as _ Fontain’s Camp. The occupant of this camp can furnish the traveller valuable information as to the best places for fish and game and is also a guide, knowing the district well. noticeable banks are THE UPPER ST. JOHN, N.B., RIVER CANOE TRIP After passing this camp you will soon reach the junction of the Daquaam and the North Branch. This is a fine large stream and some good trout can be had here. If one cares to paddle up this branch some three miles you will come to Moe’s Brook which enters on the left bank (as you go up.) This is an espe- cially good trout stream and some fine specimens may be got. Below the junction of the two streams the character of the river is very similar, level stretches full of small islands and banks covered with a dense growth of 1033 and if a good lookout is kept, numbers of deer can be seen daily. Just beyond the mouth of the Daquaam is a rapid full of large boulders but very easily handled and in no way dangerous. The scenery is very beautiful all the way. Every few miles lumber camps are pas- sed and usually a man is left in charge of them all summer, and as the horses which do the work all winter, are left on the river banks all summer, it is common to see four or five fine big horses and a deer or two feeding together. Several small rapids of a safe and easy GRAND FALLS, N.B, spruce, with good camping places every- where. There are several small rapids or rif- fles on the Daquaam but not a single port- age on the whole river. The St. John is reached after paddling about forty miles from Laliberte’s Mill, and here at the junction on the right bank are several sporting camps. Trout are plentiful in the swift water and from now on the mouth of every brook wil! repay a try for these beauties. Ducks...are plentiful all the way down the St. John character are passed before reaching the Seven Islands Settlement. Five miles below this place on the right bank is Priestly’s Brook, the mouth of which is a great place for trout. After leaving this camping spot several short rapids are met with, all of which are visible before you come to them and unless the water is extremely low are very easy. In very low water the canoes may be scraped a little. The next clearing, some ten or fifteen miles from Seven Islands is Simmond’s 1034 Farm, where full information may be had as to the river for the next twenty-two miles to the Castonia Settlement. Eight or nine miles from Simmond’s Farm you encounter the first real rapid, the Big Black River Rapids. The ca- noeist can land above them and pick out his course, which is very plain. Enter the rapid, which is only a short one, on the right side of the river and about half way down swing across and come out on the left hand side. A rock ledge crosses the river and the rapid is very pretty and unless the travel- ROD AND GUN IN CANADA low his farm. There is another farm at the head of the rapids where you can get guides to take you through or a team to portage over. The rapids are two and one-half miles long and the canoeist can make his own choice when he sees them as to whether he will try them or not. Most canoes are able to get through safely but some paddlers do not fare so well. There are hundreds of rocks, but most- ly of a smooth character and the water is not deep enough to make an upset very dangerous unless the river is in flood. THE BIG RAPIDS, ler is entirely a stranger to rapids, no trouble should be had. Just below here the Big Black River enters on the left bank, The scenery from here to Castonia Settlement is very fine and the going is excellent. From this point one can get fresh eggs and milk as farms begin to be more plentiful. Enquire here for Willet’s Farm, occu- pied by Mr. Jackson. He will tell you all about the Big Rapids, nine miles be- There are several short rapids which are easily managed below the Big Rapids and the scenery from here on as far as Edmundston is very fine and bold. From Edmundston, N.B. the run to Grand Falls, N.B. is good although of a less interesting character than before. However you are well repaid for this stretch by the scenery in and around the falls and the trip on to Fredericton is un- surpassed for scenery. In season the river is full of salmon. The Birds Of Manitoba® BY R. M. MATHESON. O one born in Ontario and who has spent his early years on a farm there, the love of bird life comes naturally. As he gains a know- ledge of woodcraft and gets closer to na- ture, he feels the friendship of the little feathered fellows, becomes interested and wants to gain more of that knowledge that books do not seem to give. He soon learns that no book however good, can be a perfect guide to nature. The se- crets of nature must be learned at first hand. One must have eyes to see and ears to hear. The writer well remembers the real thrill of joy that he felt when for the first time he was able to identify the Baltimore oriole, the bird that a short time ago was to him a complete stranger. This is the beautiful bird with the mellow, musical, querulous whistle, given in detached frag- ments, that is to be seen and heard almost any summer day in Western Manitoba, for which the oriole has a weakness. Odd to relate, it is seldom seen, in any num- bers at any rate, in any other portions -of the province. A few weeks ago, there appeared in the Outlook, a New York magazine, a charm- ing account by Mr Roosevelt of a walk which he had in the New Forest in Eng- land with Sir. Edward Grey the Foreign Secretary, and in the account Mr. Roose- velt grows eloquent, over the many birds that he saw there in Old England, and well he might. He gives a complete list of the birds he found. The list was long yet to a Manitoban it is surprising how many birds in the list are to be found here and how many are found here that do not appear in the list. Let one with all his senses alert just journey along the As- siniboine, never leaving the limits of Brandon, and it is possible for him to see and hear upwards of fifty different species of birds, and the list in many ways will compare very favorably with that made up by the distinguished man just mentioned; in fact, he could almost dup- licate the list made in England, and let it * Read at a meeting of the Brandon Horticultural and be understood that practically all these birds could be classed as insectivorous. We are apt to think that the birds are more plentiful in Old Ontario than here. It is doubtful if this is correct. Certainly the writer thinks that bird-life is more plentiful im Manitoba than in Western Ontario. Perhaps this arises from the fact that we have what are look- ed upon as more attractive feeding grounds, and there is an absence here of the red, black and grey squirrels that are the mischievous enemies of the birds, des- troying whenever they can the nesting places of the same. The sentimental and aesthetic sides must needs appeal to horticulturists, as they have always done since that grand old ancient horticulturist, Virgil, sang of the birds and bees he found as he delved in his garden. It is intended, however, to dwell more fully upon the economic side of bird-life as such appeals to the horti- culturist. Some time ago attention was drawn to the willows that grow so luxuriantly in the Exhibition Park here, the caretaker, Mr. B. Smith, becoming somewhat alarm- ed over the ravages of insects, one or two of the trees succumbing. Some spraying was done, but, as was stated, the best preventive were the birds if they could only be induced in greater numbers to make war on these parasite insects. In looking into the subject, we were rather astounded to learn what the government experts had to say as to the ravages of insects. According to a report of the United States government, insects alone cause an annual loss to the trees and shrubs of that country estimated at over eight hundred million dollars. They re- ported that on the oak alone four hundred species of insects had been found, all of which were sought and consumed by the birds of the forests. The biological sur- vey reported that they found on the wil- low one hundred and eighty-six such species which constantly attempt its des- truction; on the pine, one hundred and Foresting Society. 1036 sixty-five; on the birch, one hundred and five, and on the elm, eighty. Careful an- alysis of the stomachs of thousands of wood peckers, creepers, wood warblers, fly-catchers, wrens, swallows. nut hatch- es and other birds of the woods to be found here shows that their constant lab- or is to consume just these devastating in- sects. The bird does more to help the hor- ticulturist than any other form of out- door life. These little feathered friends police the earth and without their ser- vices one is afraid the farmer at. least, would be helpless. Our larks, wrens and thrushes search the ground for grubs and insects, as can be seen any day by the wayfarer on the prairie. Mr. G. E. At- kinson, than whom I know of no better authority, states that the food of our meadow lark consists, seventy-five per cent. of injurious insects and twelve per cent of weed seed, showing that it is a bird of great economic value. He tells us that sparrows and finches eat a large amount of weed seed and that practically all of the food of the tree sparrow con- sists of weed seed. At this time of the year, the gold finches, erroneously called wild canaries, are do- ing a most effective work in destroying the seeds of that very noxious weed, Can- ada Thistle. Wherever you go, these lit- tle birds can be seen most industriously working and feeding wholly upon the seeds of the thistle. Their reputation in that respect is so well known that in some parts of the country, this bird is known as the Thistle Bird. Many other birds that are common in Manitoba deserve more than passing not- ice for the good they are doing here. Mention has been made of our larks, wrens, thrushes, finches, nut hatches and wood-peckers. The little chickadee should not be overlooked. In a day’s time, he has been known to eat hundreds of eggs of insects and worms that are very harm- ful to our trees and vegetables. The war- blers and vireos hunt the leaves and buds for moths and millers. The goat suckers a large family, commonly called fly- catchers, and including such well known birds as the king bird and night hawk, are busy day and night catching flies that ROD AND GUN IN CANADA bother man and beast. Our hawks and owls are working silently in daylight and darkness to catch moles, mice and goph- ers. The cuckoo should come in for special notice. It is well known that he likes the larvae of the tussoc moth and those hairy caterpillars so destructive to trees and shrubs, and which because of their hairy covering are avoided by most birds. Atkinson tells us that he has found a cuckoo’s stomach filled with hairy cater- pillars the coating pierced through and through by the needle-like hairs. Yet it did not seem to inconvenience the bird. Woodpeckers seem to be made to des- troy insects. All of us have seen them working among the tree trunks, search- ing most diligently and carefully for the various wood and grain destroying in- sects. In almost every species of this group, three-fourths of the entire food is shown to be woodboring beetles and cat- erpillars, while the higholder, it is said, lives almost entirely upon ants. It is, of course, known that one or two of these species are sometimes rather hard ona the conifers and birches while boring for in- sects, but knowing the good that they have done, we can overlook this harm. Our only true lark is the prairie horn- ed lark, and this bird raises its young en- tirely upon insect food. The adult is also partial to weed seeds. While in the far South, the bobol'n is looked upon as a curse, here, in common, with our cow bird, it should be consid- ered a blessing. Both of these birds live here entirely upon insects. Mention has been made of the gold- finch. This is only one member of a very large family, represented in Manitoba by nearly forty species. These little fellows are all busy fighting man’s enemies. The wax wing, the catbird and the brown thresher all deserve a good word and protection. Surely there is no ne- cessity for speaking a good word for the robin. Everybody knows him, and every gardener likes him. The blue bird that you frequently see in the garden should also be encouraged. He tastes a little bit of the fruit, but he is constantly indulg- ing in insect food while young and when old. A RARE DUCK It is not claimed that all of the insec- tivorous birds have been specially men- tioned. Simply passing notice has been made of some of the desirable species. No mention has been made of the black bird or the crow, although, notwith- standing all that has been said against these, one is led to think that they have their proper place in nature, and on the whole, at least, are doing good work. Perhaps it would be well in speaking of the blackbird, to refer to the experience of farmers in Nebraska. Weare told that a number of years ago blackbirds were exceedingly abundant through Eastern Nebraska. They were so plentiful that the farmers believed they were damaging crops. They began poisoning the birds. A single grain of corn soaked in strych- nine was enough to kill a blackbird. In the years that followed, great numbers of these and other birds were destroyed, dur- ing the spring and fall. At the same time thousands of quail, prairie chickens and other game birds were killed in every county to supply the market. As the birds began to disappear. swarms of locusts took their place. These insects hatched out in countless numbers and began de- vastating crops. Few fields of grain es- caped damage. Many were entirely des- troyed. Where blackbirds, quail, prairie chicken, plover and other birds remained, 1037 they took to living entirely on locusts. In such localities, fair crops were secured solely through the assistance of the birds. As to the crow, much has been said for and against him. The writer has no love for him, but it would do no harm to mention that naturalists Walter Bur- rows and E. A. Schwartz of the United States Agricultural Department in 1895 issued a hundred-page pamphlet on cor- vian investigations made by the depart- ment and summed it all up in the state- ment that they would not advocate any protection for one so thoroughly capable of protecting himself, all methods of des- truction having proven futile, but for all “the crow was not as black as he was painted.” Just a word in conclusion. As a natur- alist has said the prosperity of all nations must depend to a large extent upon agri- cultural pursuits. The danger to agri- culture from insect pests is well known. Wild birds are nature’s check against the swarm of insect life. With our bird num- bers so rapidly decreasing, the balance of nature is bound to be affected. Our wild birds are as much a part of the na- tural resources of this country as are the forests and streams. For our own pros- perity we should not permit these re- sources to be ravaged. Saving our wild ‘birds is a debt we owe to ourselves. A Rare Duck The Sentinel Star of Cobourg of a re- cent date says :— Wm. Fairbanks and his son Charlie, re- turned last week from their annual sport- ing visit of nearly two months at Rice Lake. Mr. W. Y. Field went about a month after them and they had a pleasant and profitable time following the duck and fishing. One morning the trio were awakened by the loud quacking of a duck, which was kept us so consistently that the doctor determined to see what was the matter. On going out he saw a large black duck and in short order despatched him. On taking the duck in, he found a species of duck he had never seen before. It was black with a few white feathers on the breast, and very large. It was such a rarety that he took it to the taxid- ermist at Peterboro and had it mounted and it can now be seen in W. L. Allen & Co’s. window. The taxidermist had all kinds of birds but never in books or busi- ness had he seen such a specimen. All sportsmen who have seen it cannot place it, so that for the present it seems to be in a Class by itself. Dr. Fairbanks thinks of having it photographed and sent to the Rod and Gun sporting journal so that all sporting men may have a chance to judge this rare specimen of duck. A Fine Caribou Head Suecess At The Eleventh Hour BY DR. A. BEVERLEY WELFORD. FTER a long and depressing ex- A perience, victory at the eleventh hour, and a fine game trophy which will afford a life long re- membrance of a strenuous time, seems to make too good a story to be kept from the readers of Rod ana Gun. It was not until the sixth day of the last hunting season that I.was able to reach Dinorwic, a station on the main line of the Canadian Pacific Railway go- ing west and about eighty miles east of Kenora. Here I was to stay with Tom Quinn, a former Woodstock boy and a very good fellow by whom I was made heartily welcome. For a guide a reliable Indian who had proved his worth often before and rejoiced in the name of Tom- my Williams, had been secured. As I was eager for the hunt we set out at once, on Tne Author Ready for the Hunt. Monday morning, November 7, 1910, and hunted with diligence all Monday, Tues- day, Wednesday and Thursday. Moose signs we saw everywhere and the trails were So thick that to follow any particu- lar one seemed to me an impossibility. Tommy, however, took up the trail and we tramped and tramped until I was footsore and on Friday had to cry off. We saw many partridges, rabbits and squirrels but as we were after big game could not fire at these for fear of scaring Our quarry. On Saturday the hunting was resumed but without success. When we discus- ' sed the matter from all points of view the Indian guide gave the reason that the weather was “too nice,’ meaning too quiet. With our continued poor suc- cess I would frequently say to Tommy, “We'll never get a moose!” His invari- able reply was, “Yes, we get e’m moose, mebee!” We ourselves could hear the noises of the squirrels eighty yards away and no doubt game with their keen hear- ing, had recognized us as hunters and cleared out without so much as according us a glimpse. There was no doubt that game was in front of us and apparently all around us. On this occasion they outwitted the Indian, despite all his woodcraft, and on the Saturday evening and Sunday when we talked things over our prospects looked no better. The experience had _ been delightful, al- though the exertion being so continuous told upon me. The weather was cold and on one occasion fell to ten degrees below zero, though it was generally only a few degrees below freezing. On most mornings there was slight snow but the days were remarkably bright and clear. The air was bracing and healthy, other- wise it would not have been possible to undertake so much continuous exercise without serious results. I never hunted with less clothing and once in the woods A FINE CARIBOU HEAD The Fine Caribou Head with Thirty-one Points. warm all the time—in fact many times too warm for comfort. Well, on the Monday, the last day but one of the hunting season, matters began to look serious. All the inhabitants of Dinorwic were taking an interest in my fortunes and expressing regret at the possibility of my returning empty hand- ed. I began to feel a little blue myself but determined not to give up till the last, knowing full well, from a long and varied experience, that as long as there is life there is also hope. Mr. McKenzie the Hudson Bay Factor at Dinorwic, took a keen personal inter- est in the matter and on Monday advised my guide, if we did not succeed in the morning, to take the afternoon train to Tache, a station ‘sixteen miles east and hunt there. He told the Indian that there had been much less hunting ar Tache than at Dinorwic and that all else failing there was a caribou barren there where we might at least meet with some- thing. As I was under the care of the guide I determined to follow this advice if he 1039 deemed it good. We accordingly made a last and unsuccessful effort in the neigh- borhood of Dinorwic and then took the afternoon train to Tache. We had not much time to spend in the woods but we spent all the time we could and while we saw tracks in abundance both new and old, we cotld not locate game. That night was spent with the section- men and these good fellows made us welcome to the best they had. At day- light the following morning—the last day of the hunting season—we were afoot with the first peep of light. We hunted till mid-day and our misfortunes steadily pursued us. At noon I insisted upon lunch and rest for I was weary. As a rule the guide, with innate politeness, waited for me to give the signal to move, but on this occasion he was eager to make the most of the last afternoon. I followed his lead being determined, if I had to go home empty handed, to be able to say that 1 was game to the last. The guide endeavored to comfort me with the reflection: “We get em moose yet— mebbe.” I told him if he saw nothing else alive and that if he did not say “We get em moose sure!” I should have to shoot him and he laughed and uttered his encouraging “Oh we get em moose yet, sure, mebbe!” I followed him down the hill and half way up another one when I saw him drop to his knees and motion me_ with his hand. When I crept up to him he whis- pered “See ’em caribou?” “No!” I could not see them. He whispered again and again I replied in the negative, adding “How far off?” “Half a mile,” he replied. I steadily followed his gaze and by and by over the side of the hill the caribou reached a little open space and I saw them. Then the guide took me on a de- tour of a couple of miles, and his know- ledge of the country and of the habits of the animals justified his actions, for within a few minutes of his calling a halt he again asked, “See ’em caribou—he come?” “No!” again I could not see them at first but within a few minutes I caught sight of the antlers as they swayed from side to side and saw that two were com- ing straight on to us, one with and one without horns. They went down 1040 a ravine and came up the side of a hill straight for the place where we were standing. At from two hun- dred and fifty to three hundred yards they presented fine targets but my guide whispered to me not to shoot. When at one hundred and twenty-five yards he ad- vised shooting. I drew a bead at first on the bull’s horns and then as his fore shoulder came into view pulled again and again. Two shots went home and he fell. “You have him caribou!” said the guide and we went over and viewed the magni- ficent animal as he lay. The guide lost his head in the enthusiasm of the moment and I am afraid I followed suit. Then we calmed down and set to work. The skin with the head on was taken off and we tramped back to Tache, a distance of from eight to eleven miles: It was not till all was over that I re- cognized that my guide had only a .22 rifle. I had told him to shoot after me in order to be sure the animal did not escape for at the eleventh hour we could. take no risks. He promised and I was able to take sure aim in the calm assur- ance that if I failed the guide would fin- ish the work. Had I known that he had only his .22, over anxiety might have caused me to miss. As it was I could do nothing else but forgive him for his con- fidence in me which I found out subse- quently dated from the time he had seen me kill a rabbit. I succeeded where others failed and from that time he deem- ed it useless to carry round his heavy rifle and took out the .22, feeling sure that I could give a good account of my- self. It was a pleasure to know this af- terwards but I am glad he did not impart the information to me beforehand. At Tache I telephoned down to Mr. McKenzie the news of our capture, and on our arrival at Dinorwic the whole po- pulation, strongly reinforced by Indians, turned out to welcome us. Everyone had something to say about the head ex- cept one Indian and he jabbered to the guide in Ojibway. I subsequently as- certained from the guide that this Indian recognized the caribou as a wily old fel- low whom he had trailed for three sea- sons without success. The caribou was twelve to fifteen years old and had elu- ROD AND GUN IN CANADA ded capture all that time. He was known > as an ebony or blackhorned caribou and, needless to say, all admired both head and skin, which was a particularly soft furry one. Mr. McKenzie, whose authority on the subject is undoubted, described the head as the most beautiful ever taken out of the district and others confirmed his statement. The head has thirty-one points and is of symmetrical and beauti- ful appearance, forming a trophy well worth the pride of any sportsman. While valuing it for itself the value is much in- creased for me by the circumstances which led to its coming into my poses- sion. When I asked the guide about the oth- ers he told me that they were no good for trophies. There were two bulls, but the horns had fallen off of the other bull. In another fortnight, he said, the horns would have fallen off the one captured. These horns, he stated, grow on the moose in two months and on the cari- bou in two and a half months. There was another incident of back- woods lore the guide taught me. When we first sighted the caribou and could not tell the direction of the wind by any of the usual methods he wet his finger and, holding it up, ascertained the di- rection by the fact that.on that side of his finger which grew cold first the wind was blowing. The result which attend- ed his subsequent movements showed that he was right. One other incident of the hunt is well worth telling. On one morning my Woodstock friend joined us in the hunt and he being ahead suddenly fired at something. When we gathered round we found that he had killed a fisher val- ued at $15.00 to $18.00 but it was in a trap. Following the rule of the woods we left the fisher and informed the own- er. The incident spread very quickly and we found that nothing was then too good for us. Our position was at once secured and everyone took a personal interest in us and our doings. I should also like to note one charac- teristic of my guide. He would persist in going home to the Reservation each ss ae A ‘ Oe ee eS ee = ss A MOOSE-BLACK-TAIL DEER evening. This meant a five mile walk in the evening after our long tramps during the day and the same long walkin the early morning. Despite this consider- able distance he was always on hand early. When I left he walked out w say “good-bye” and I could not hep 1041 thinking of his walk back—a long ten miles—five in and five back for the pur- pose of saying farewell. Needless to say, I shall long remember with pleasure his faithfulness and consideration which stamped him as a guide, and whom one is glad to call also, a friend. A Moose-Black- Tail Deer BY H. W. E. a curiosity of much interest to sportsmen. It represents a Black- Tail Deer shot near Edgewood, a new town of considerable promise owing to its fine situation on the shores of the Lower Arrow Lake, British Columbia. The whole district is one of great scenic beauty and in addition both the hunting and fishing are of the best. On the morning of Thanksgiving Day, Messrs. Gardiner and Jewett, residents of Edgewood, set off early for a day’s hunt. They crossed the lake and made their way to Fly Creek, known as a likely locality for big game. Their search was soon rewarded by the sight of a fine buck and obtaining an excellent shot the ani- mal was brought down. 3 An examination soon showed the fine proportions and unusual horn develop- ment of their game, and the camera was brought into action. Mr. Gardiner is holding the horns and his fellow hunter has possession of the gun. The horns which are thirty-five inches across are palmated as though the deer were a moose, the flatness being continued well on to the points, while the points, as can be seen in the illustration, retain their base thickness almost to the tips. Deer hunters and experts of experi- ence claim that the animal must have been a Moose-Black-Tail Deer and the head is a distinct and valuable curiosity. The owners have refused several good |: accompanying’ illustration shows See % is: THE MOOSE-BLACK-TAIL DEER, A Unique Specimen. offers for the fine head which has been mounted and which forms a magnificent and memorable trophy of a Thanksgiv- ing Day’s hunt in the favored Province of British Columbia. KETURAH AND THE BEAR, OR, AN IMPARSHUL FEMALE. (As Related by the Guide.) LY REGINALD GOURLAY. Ya’as Sir, my wife Ketury, in one pertic’ler way, Is an abserlute fernomenon as learned folks do say, She’s an imparshul female without no prejudice An’ always hollers for fair play an’ gives her best advice To both sides in a quarrel, in her imparshul style, An’ sez, “Jest let the best one whip—after an honest trial.” Now a woman like that thar, sir, as women folks do go, Is jest as common in this world as is a milk white crow! Set down on that thar hemlock log, down by the runway thar, An’ I'll tell ye a short tale about Ketury and a bar, Which will explain her natur’ and the squareness of her style, Not takin’ no advantage of man or animile. Me an’ Ketury late las’ fall was comin’ back one night Down the trail to our old shanty (it was jest about twilight) Ketury knittin’ as she walked and singing’ Sankey’s hymns, An’ me agoin’ on in front and holdin’ back the limbs, When jest by the old berry patch upriz an old he b’ar, Showin’ his teeth as if to say, “Jest tetch me if you dar!” I hadn’t got no rifle nor nothin’ but my knife, So thought I’d give the b’ar the road and lead a Christian life, But Ketury—well, she up an’ sez—“Now, Peter Jones,” sez she, “Tf you’re the style of hunter I’ve hearn you claim to be, You'll sorter draw yer toothpick and show that sassy brute You’re somethin’ with the bowie knife as well as on the shoot So I perdoosed my weppin, an’ breathin’ a short pray’r, I wrapped my coat about my arm an’ started fer that b’ar. It was slash an’ stab and cussin’,—and chew an’ growl an’ roar! I found ’d met my equals,—an p’raps a leetle more, Ketury she sot on a log an’ knitted caam and slow, Quite easy and imparshul like, umpirin’ that thar show. An’ every single word she said, was puffick fair and square, Sometimes ’twas “Go it, hubby!” an’ sometimes “Go it, b’ar!” At last my foot ketched on a root and down I cum ker-flop! The b’ar he feli on top of me and sorter had the drop. So I hollers out, “Ketury, my precious angel pet— Git a pole and whack that bar or else your husband will be et.” Then she spoke up so scornful, “No Peter, ’tain’t my style, To take a mean advantage of a poor dumb animile!” Them nobil words inspired me, I giv’ a savage thrust, The knife it found the heart and the b’ar he bit the dust. Now but fer that thar lucky thrust the b’ar with ravenin’ fury Would most assuredly have et—fust me—an’ then Ketury, But that consideration couldn’t move her in the least To take the least advantage of a pore dumb strugglin’ beast. But what I liked most, stranger, an’ thought so sorter nice, Was her imparshul conduct,—so free from prejudice! * * * * * * * hd But, hark! I know the meanin’ of them thar bayin’ sounds, There’s a deer acomin’ towards us, in front of our two hounds, Jump right behind that birch tree, an’ keep as still as mice, An’ you'll get a daisy shot if you follers my advice! ~~ A Canoe Trp Down the Magnetawan BY H. W. NICHOLSON. NE morning in the latter part of e) August a party of four of us start- ed on a canoe expedition from Cecebe Lake for the purpose of discovering Byng Inlet. The party con- sisted of Guide Crozier, ‘Professor’ Cow- an, “Senator” Nicholson and Switz Free- born, who joined us at Magnetawan vil- lage. The drizzling rain that was falling when we embarked in no way dampene. the ardor of any member of the party and when we reached the launch which was to tow us through Ahmic Lake we were all in the highest spirits. Another canoe was picked up en route at Indian Point. Arrived at Knoephales Rapids at mid- day the launch returned and we got our stuff ashore for the first portage. At the same time the kitchen outfit was unpack- ed and the “eats” disposed of. Thus for- tified the portage round our first rapids was easy. Taking to the water again we headed down the river and passed through a few riffles. By this time the rain had ceased and the sun came out in such strength that we were forced to discard our heavy clothing and transfer it to our dunnage bags. We had seven of these bags containing provisions for ten days. We also had our tent and blankets and the whole outfit weighed about three hundred pounds. A couple of portages convinced us that we were carrying a great deal of cum- bersome baggage, some of it of a very in- convenient size and shape. The tin goods were particularly, unaccommodating. They had a faculty of working round the packs so as to reach the most sensitive portions of our backs. A lively discus- sion took place as to what should be done, one man expressing the opinion that we had made sufficient provision for two months instead of ten days and that at any rate we might have bought at least one hundred pounds of our provisions on the way and so saved ourselves the trouble of carrying them. The best way out of the difficulty, however, seem- ed to be to eat as much as possible and so lighten our burdens. We also de- cided to cache some of the stuff and pick it up on the way back. The first night we camped at Ross’s Bridge ,having accounted for about twen- ty miles. Our casualties thus far con- sisted of one man sustaining a bruised jaw through falling down at a steep por- tage. In his pack was a jar of raspberry jam, the jar being of glass. Of course this was smashed and distributed itself over our dunnage. We carefully scrap- ed it off, however, and it made a fire dessert at supper that evening. Next morning bright ana early we broke camp and portaged round the rap- ids there. This was only a short spasm but the next one at Campbell’s Rapids made up in length the deficiency of the other. We hoofed it for nearly a mile. After running two hundred yards of swift water we came to a tree across the river, evidently felled for the purpose of making a bridge. We headed in shore and, after investigating, Switz Free- born, who was well seasoned in the art of canoeing, walked out on the tree and lopped off a few branches so as to allow room for the canoes to pass through about midstream. Both canoes bump- ed a little on the tree going over but no damage was done and the current carried us along in great style. We had to dodge a couple of ugly looking boulders in the rapids later on. At noon we reached the North Road Bridge and ran the rapids under it. Here we stopped for lunch and managed to get some eggs from a neighboring farm- house which proved quite an addition to the menu. Next came Porter’s Rapids a stiff climb up and a drop down. Then we arrived at the picturesque, awe-in- spiring Upper Burnt Chute. These Rapids are probably the most dangerous on the Magnetawan. One can hear the roar of the falling water for quite a dis- 1044 tance. There is a swift current here and canoeists must keep to the left bank going down the river and-run in quickly to the portage on the left close to the drop. Ten seconds would suffice to reduce a canoe to matchwood if it chanced to go over the Rapids. It is a fine sight to stand on the rocks and watch the water roaring and dashiny down the chute. The banks on e:th er side are steep and high, the water having cut a deep channel through a miniature mountain of rock. Our statistician, Professor Cowan, estimated the length of time taken to wear away the roc«x as about 57,560 years. Guide Crozier, of Cecebe, told us a yarn of how he nearly went over this chute when he was river driving. It appears that a jam of logs had form- ed at the head of the Rapids and several men were working out on the logs to set them free. They succeeded in making the logs move but there wasn’t time for all the men to get ashore. on a small rock on the brink of the falls, standing knee deep in the rushing water. He let out a yell like a wild man and the boss of the gang came to the rescue. A line was taken across a boom higher up to the other side of the river. One end was snubbed and the slack allowed to drift down to the man in midstream. As it reached Crozier he made a grab at it and was swept off his feet but he man- aged to cling to the line which was held taut by a number of mates ashore. He was hanging by his hands clear of the water when it occurred to him to get a move on so he proceeded hand over hand to shore, reaching safety but with both hands badly chafed. Between the Upper and Lower Burnt Chutes there is a narrow rapid called the Needle’s Eye. It is about twelve feet wide with a drop of two feet. This looked pretty good to us so we went right at it. The first canoe, a fifteen foot birch bark, slid over the drop in fine style but about one second and a quarter later when it struck the water there wasn’t any canoe to be seen. All that was visible was the figures of two men apparently sitting in the water paddling. Shortly Crozier was left. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA afterwards the brave bark rose to sight, wobbling from side to side and half wat- er-logged, and made for the shore. By this time our second canoe, a fif- teen foot canvas, came flying over the drop into the half dozen white rollers below. It was too late to turn back so we grinned cheerfully and tried to look as if we liked it. When our bow struck the first wave it dug right under and shipped about a ton of water. Both oc- cupants of the canoe were drenched, like- wise the dunnage. Lurching from -ide to side we reached shore with the canse half full of water. Next came the Lower Burnt Chute at the head of which we saw the graves of two river drivers drowned many years ago in these rapids. One more portage, Deer Lake Rapids, and we entered Deer Lake. An -interesting sight at the booming grounds was a derelict alligator high and dry on the shore. The alligator is an amphibious steamboat used by- lumber men. It floats on the water or climbs on the shore and travels along with equal fa- cility. The method of travel on land is as follows: The lumber gang cut a trail through the woods and take ashore a wire cable half a mile long. This is securely fastened to a large tree, the other end be- ing attached to the alligator. .Then the machinery of the boat is set in motion and the cable is wound around a drum, at each revolution of which the strange craft is pulled forward eighteen feet. Skids underneath, the full length of the alligator, enable it to travel along over rocks and fallen trees with remarkable ease. It is used only in the summer time. We were now nearing the big expanse of water at Deer Lake. After negotiat- ing the narrows at Dead Man’s Island we encountered half a gale of wind right ahead and had to beat our way through large swells and whitecaps. Both canoes behaved well and beyond a little spray we did not ship water. By kind permission of Dr. H. A. Kelly, of Baltimore, we took possession of his bungalow and it looked pretty good to our drenched party that night. We soon had a fire burning in the big fireplace and A CANOE TRIP DOWN THE MAGNETAWAN 1045 our things were spread out to dry. There were dry blankets and spring beds belonging to the Doctor for us to sleep on so pretty soon after supper we turned in and slept the sleep of the just. Next morning after an exhilarating plunge in the clear waters of the lake we had breakfast and spread our blankets out in the sun to dry. We decided then and there that this place was too good to leave and that we would certainly stay where we were for a day or two. Bright sunshine poured down on us on the morning of our departure. In packing up our goods we tried a new plan. We divided the baggage into four bundles, a pack for two men with deck loads, the canoes to be portaged by the other two. Full of enthusiasm for the unknown ahead of us we launched our canoes and were soon paddling towards the Canal Rapids. ‘There were two portages here— one on the right at the foot of Deer Bay, and the other at the dam on the river. The former is a wagon trail about two and a half miles long; the latter is much more adapted to light canoes as there are several stretches of water where one can paddle. We desired to receive all the benefits and emoluments that are to be derived from portaging so we took the long trail. It was good going but that did not alter the fact that it was a very long stretch and there were stiff necks from the weight of the tump straps and _ sore shoulders from carrying the canoes. I would like to mention a good device for portaging the canoe which is the yoke. An additional comfort is an air cushion for the head. It is also handy for a pil- low at night and a good makeshift life preserver if the canoe is upset. While lunch was being prepared a couple of our party trolled below the last rapids of the canal and caught twelve pounds of fish in short order. Proceeding on our way we arrived at Forbear’s Narrows. The weather look- ed threatening so we decided to pitch tents. It was well that we did so for shortly afterwards a deluge of rain came down that seemed for a time as though it would wash off the little cliff on which we were camped. The elements certainly did give us a surprise party that night. Thunderous crashes overhead fairly shook our camp and vivid flashes of electric fluid dazzled us and momentarily lighted up the scen- ery making it as bright as day. The lightning and thunder continued through the whole night. Our guide entertained us with stories of how he and other rivermen had had narrow escapes from being struck by lightning on that very camp ground. Next day we saw evidence of the de- struction wrought in previous storms. It may be that certain minerals are contain- ed in the rocks there and draw the light- ning. Several deer came close to camp. A fire ranger who visited us said that he had often come up within thirty yards of them. , Two packs of wolves prowled around in the vicinity of camp and kept up a chorus of unmusical sounds during the two nights we stayed there. There is a bounty of fifteen dollars for killing a wolf. They are not likely to be disturb- ed, however, in that wild country as the formation is such as to render hunting them both difficult and dangerous. Two of our party went into the back bush and explored. They saw tracks of deer, moose and wolves. Progress was made by clambering over rocks, going down into deep ravines wading through swamps and scaling cliffs like Alpine climbers. They found a small salt lake where deer came to eat the salt laden earth. One man went up to his thighs in a quicksand and it was with difficulty that he extricated himself from his perilous position. The country is a jumble of huge boul- ders, burnt pine trees and mud _ holes. Should a man have the misfortune to be overtaken by darkness there he would have to stop in his tracks and wait for daylight. It would be safer to climb a tree to be out of the reach of wolves. It is easy to get lost in the bush there as 1046 there is very little variety in the nature of the country. While resting in our tents the second night at Forbear’s the conversation turn- ed to reptiles and insects that infest rocky country. Crozier informed us that there was a particularly venomous lizard called the Swift that had been seen near the spot on which we were camped. An Indian had told him that a bite from this lizard meant certain death. We felt a creepy sensation come over us that night every time an insect br:zzed around the tent or crawled over our blankets and fell into uneasy slumber to dream of being stung to death by enormous lizards. Next morning on arising we found the rain had soaked everything left outside the tents and some things inside—in- cluding the Professor’s shoepacks. Night after night he would place them carefully in the tent out of reach of the rain and just as regularly each night one of them would squirm its way under the flaps and get full of water. was the most extraordinary psychological phenomenon he had ever experienced and he would lecture on it to the Society of Psychological Cranks as soon as he got home. Our towels were wet also so we had the unique experience of drying on wet towels. For dry firewood we chip- ped slivers off an old half burnt pine log. It made great kindling. The peculiar color of the sun was no- ticed that day. It was light heliotrope and remained so all day. On invitation of the fire ranger pre- viously mentioned we visited his camp. He lives in a partly burnt log cabin at Sandy Bay. At one time there had been a lumber camp there but somehow fire had found its way into the logs and burn- ed the shanties down. Among the ruins were two rifles and a quantity of ammu- nition. The ranger told us that before he arrived there the shanties had been oc- cupied by a gang of outlaws who lived by trapping and stealing. They were round- ed up by a posse but escaped through a window during the night and got away into the bush. A little way past Sandy Bay we came to where the South Channel branches out The Professor said it - ive? sar ROD AND GUN IN CANADA of the Magnetawan. It is the better route to take for Byng Inlet on account of the shorter and easier portages. There is a reef of good looking white quartz near the entrance. We dragged our ca- noes through a couple of shallow rapids and shortly afterwards passed a camp of Pittsburgers, During the afternoon of the fifth day we came to the branch leading back into the Magnetawan. There is good bass fishing in the eddy and channel catfish are also to be caught. After the tents were up the Senator took a troll and paddled down the channel. Observing something in the water he at first thought it was a deer but was delighted to dis- cover when it landed that it was a large black bear. The animal was about five hundred yards away and took no notice of the canoe but ambled off into the bush. At this camp we were kept close to our tents for two days by extraordinary rains. It rained so hard that we could not al- ways get a fire going at meal times and had to eat cold rations in the tents. The river rose a couple of feet and nearly took a canoe away before it was noticed. The camp was several inches under water all over and we had to dig trenches around the tents. oP is se It was with joy that we greeted the sunshine and got under way again. A head wind had sprung up, forcing us to put all our strengths on our paddles in or- der to make progress. In spite of all difficulties, however, we intended to get there. It was “Byng Inlet or Bust.” We nearly busted several times but eventual- ly we hove in sight of the sawmill town. Coming down the wide stretch of river a few miles from the town we encounter- ed a jam of logs right across the stream On investigation ashore we found that a tug would soon be going to the town and would force its way through the logs. The skipper obligingly offered to give us a passage, an offer which we gladly ac- cepted. Arrived in Byng Inlet we dined at the Company’s boarding house. It appears that Bigwood and Graves own everything there including all the houses on their side of the river. They employ about A DUCK AND WOLF HUNT IN SASKATCHEWAN eight hundred men and have seven miles of roadway stacked up on either side with lumber. This is towed to Buffalo in huge scows. Their store there contains everything the inhabitants need in the way of eatables, clothing etcetera. Be- ing short of provisions it was handy to outfit here for the return trip. Counting the days the rain had stop- ped us the journey had taken eight days. 1047 The return trip was accomplished in three days, and on the last day we went thirty miles, five of which were portages. Taken all in all it was a dandy trip. Of course there was a lot of hard work to do and rough and ready cooking to put up with but then again we apprecia- ted home comforts at their real value when we got back and we all felt in good shape as the result of our outing. A Duck and Wolf Hunt In Saskatchewan BY H. W. BENSON. O many readers not thoroughly ac- quainted with conditions in the West this may appear a curious combination and one they fail to understand. A little explanation, however, will perhaps help them and prepare the way for a time when they come West for sport and when I assure them they will not be disappointed. The expedition, the story of which I am about to relate, was arranged with Mr. H. Morrison, formerly winner of the International Medal for trapshooting. On the day previous our preparations were fully completed as we wished to catch the morning’s flight of ducks at a marsh, which had often proved an ideal shooting ground, about seven miles from Mr. Mor- rison’s homestead which is situated a few miles from Dundurn, Saskatchewan. As we planned to stay over night our load was nota light one. Camping outfit, decoys, ammunition, etc., were packed as lightly as possible and the buggy appear- ed full. By four in the morning we-were ready to start across the prairie towards our shooting grounds. We found the keen October air most refreshing and the an- ticipations of good sport with the hope of seeing a wolf kept our eyes wide open. Sure enough about the time the golden rays of the sun were coming from the earth (as sunrise always appears in the prairie country) we saw a wolf. We were passing through some tall grass at the time and it appeared at first as though we had an extra dog. When the dogs got their eyes upon him he made up his mind that he was no friend of theirs and tried to light out. After an exciting chase which only lasted about two hun- dred yards, and during which I was so busy holding on to guns and things threat- ening to take their departure that I could not well follow the pursuit, we caught up to them. A word to our good dog Prince and Mr. Wolf was caught by the throat when the end was only a matter of time. The skin didn’t lighten our load any, but despite that fact we continued to take them and before we reached the marsh we had the skins of four of these chicken thieves dangling behind., When we reached our shooting ground we had a hunter’s lunch, pitched our tent, arranged our decoys and finished the day with a splendid evening shoot in the course of which we took forty-two mal- lards. Our return, heavily laden, was without adventure of any-kind and our welcome was warm in proportion to the ducks we were able to distribute. I should like to mention that the last wolf we caught had been in a snare and had a cloth line wire tightly fastened round its body. It might be interesting to readers if anyone who has lost the business end of a snare would kindly tell us the forepart of this wolf’s experience. Pheasant Shooting In The Niagara Peninsula BY H. MOSHIER. 6 English, or, as they are often call- ed, Mongolian pheasants were in- troduced into the Niagara Penin- sula. These beautiful birds have thrived and increased in numbers, the district having proved suitable for them. The winter below the mountain at Queenston is comparatively mild, the thermometer never sinking further than twelve degrees below zero. While we are told that the birds are wonderful devourers of insects, the farm- ers and fruit growers of the neighborhood declare that they also take considerahle toll of the fruit, grains and vegetables which are grown so largely throughout the district. Although very much annoy- ed at their depredations the heavy penal- ties incurred by one or two who incau- tiously killed some of their number pre- So eight years ago a number of vented anything like a general slaughter. . The open season was accordingly awaited with wide spread interest. Many of the farmers prepared for the advent of this day by placing signs in conspicuous places all round their holdings announcing; “Trespassing and shooting strictly for- bidden!” They maintained that they had fed the birds and were going to have the satisfaction of shooting them or bust. Those who did not go as far as to do this put up earthworks or built bomb proof cellars with the intention of retiring thereto if things became too exciting for their health. Others were credited with considering the advisability of furnishing the stock with coats of mail believing that the shooters were more liable to hit cows than pheasants. With the outlook so unpromising, a trio of hunters, well provided in every respect for a good day’s hunt set out early one morning during the open sea- son to note the signs. While receiving a broadside of vocal hotshot from a Lord of the Manor, whose premises they had invaded in search of game, they flushed a fine bevy of pheasants a few yards in The scene was exasperating and tested their powers of restraint to the utmost. The Lord of the Manor was too hot and peppery to permit them to shoot. A sympathetic onlooker declares that they shed tears of anguish through being thus deprived of their pleasure at a crit- ical time. Numerous trespassing signs caused the hunters to do double hunting duty—not merely had they to hunt their game but also hunt a place in which to hunt. It is stated that in this dilemma some hunt- ers were found stalking a graveyard. One thing worthy of note deserves to be mentioned; no hen birds were killed as far as could be ascertained. All the hunters manfully lived up to the law. Our illustration shows three sportsmen who had the good fortune to land twenty of these fine game birds among them on the first day of the open season. Se. > ee vl ee Photo, H. C. Pratt, Niagara Falls, Ort. H. J. Penote, S. Hindle, F. Hindle. Our Fine Hunting Trp BY THB DOCTOR. fun in preparing for a hunt as in the actual hunting. Whether this is true in all cases or not our party found it to be so and had a pleasant time getting our paraphernalia together and arranging the details of the outing. Ar- rangements were made with the Cana- dian Pacific Railway to furnish a car for our private use to Shawanaga Station, Ont., eight miles from our camp and on October twenty-eighth, nineteen hun- dred and nine, we loaded up—fourteen men, six dogs, two canoes, dunnage and provisions. Our start was an early one—a quar- ter past five in the morning, but we all answered the roll call and with a good run reached the Shawanaga late in the afternoon. Here we were shunted on a siding and remained in our car till morn- ing. Anxious to get to our camp and have things settled we had the canoes out early and these with the bedding were taken to the river, when the teams return- ed for the balance of the stuff. All hands were needed for the remainder of the day in getting things to camp and fixing things up generally. We did our work so well that we were enabled to have a quiet Sunday, some portions of which were spent in walking and the rest about the camp. Included in our party were lawyers, doctors, dentists, merchants, mechanics, farmers and only one Bat—the wit of the party. On the break of day on Monday we were all off to our watches. We had scarcely got nicely settled when the mu- sic, that all hunters love to hear, started and all were on the look out. From the first it seemed to me that one of our greenhorns was about to have his chance. I was standing on a rock about four hundred yards from him and saw him shoot. After firing he stood for about three minutes, walked over to see what had happened and returned to his watch. I hallooed out to him “What did you do?” S ive people tell us there is as much “Missed,” he said. “Nonsense!” I replied, “I saw you hit him. Go after him and you’ll get him.” He followed my advice and it was not long before I heard another shot. As I saw a nice buck coming towards me he fired again and the deer went down. This time when I asked “Did you get him?” the emphatic “You bet!” told me a great deal. It was his first deer and all who have shot deer can appreciate his feelings. He told me that if I had not sent him after the animal he would never have got him Later on one of the other men killed a doe and we thus had two for our morning’s hunt. We continued to pick up a couple a day until another of our green hands got his chance. He behaved valiantly, shoot- ing so well that he broke a doe’s neck at the first crack. Really we had to tie him up to keep him quiet. The following day as he and one of our older hunters were together three deer cametothem. They fired no less than ten shots and got two of the three. Our camp was then only just large enough to hold him in. Then he wanted a bear and was looking for bear every chance he could secure. Strange to say, Bat, our Bat, who had never hunted deer and who had been blowing of what he would do should he get a chance, saw two deer the next morn- ing and killed them both. Of course, he had the laugh on us and “I told you so!” was heard so often that we had to get some extra rope in order to tie him. Three new men who had killed their deer made a big showing for our camp. We had, however, three other green ones who did not succeed though they had some good chances. Each of them got the “fever” badly and could not free themselves from it. The new hands ap- peared to have most of the chances, though that is no new thing in our camp. One day four of us took lunch and went off for a day’s tramp, heading for a lake where we kept a couple of canoes. On 1050 nearing the lake the dogs were heard and haste was made to the runway. The deer came and while the first two men were pointing it out the last man stepped from behind and shot twice breaking a hind leg. She continued up the shore and took the water at the Narrows. Another man fired five shots at six hundred yards and turned the deer back to the shore. Meet- ing the dogs which were in the water after her she swam along the shore and crossed the Narrows again. We jumped in the canoe and took after her, found where she went out and took her trail. One of the men who had no gun came on to her and shouted to me that she had gone back the other way. I had a rifle and we took her track again. Once more she took to the water after running round a bay and my fellow hunter re- sumed his chase in a canoe. He could not succeed in turning her and I shot her twice in the water, once in the head and again in the shoulder. She still swam and had it not been that she was badly wounded and we were bound to put’ her out of her misery we would have al- lowed her to go in admiration of her gal- lant fight for life. The episode was very exciting while it lasted and when finally the doe was killed we had only three shells left. As it started raining we re- turned to camp. During the last week the green hands did poor work and some of the older hands failed to keep up their reputations. ° Bat and two other young men wound- ed a doe and followed her for some dis- tance when Bat balked. He argued that George W. Lee, general agent of the Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Rail- way Company, and a party consisting of Alex. and James Fraser, Bagot; Alex. Wallace and Thomas Frood, Renfrew; J S. Box and John O’Donnell, Calabogie, had a fine hunting trip in the Madawaska district of Ontario, obtaining seven fine bucks and a monster black bear, measur- ing nine feet from tip to tip. The bear hunt furnished an exciting episode of camp life. Alex. Wallace and Alex. Fraser were paddling in a canoe not far from camp when they sighted the bear on B. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA while there were lots of deer in the coun- try there was but one Bat and he was taking no chances. Bat also stated that he saw a moose and although he was six hundred yards away it appeared as long as a train. The reason he did not shoot was because he had no license. The hunt was closed by one of our number, familiarly known as Dick, killing a fine buck which made our number up to twenty and thus gave every satisfaction. While in camp we ate four deer and cut into a fifth. Our cook proved him- self equal to the occasion and dished up venison in every possible fashion. Only men who go hunting can realize how good venison dishes are after a hard day’s work in the open. When we woke up on Sunday morning there was a foot of snow on the ground. A big sleigh was loaded up with our tro- phies and it was found that most of the men must walk out. They broke their own track and won’t forget their exper- iences in a hurry. Two dogs were lost, one a fair sized red one and the other a small dog, part beagle. If any camps in the neighborhood heard of them we should be glad to know of the fact through Rod and Gun and make arrangements for their return. - Our hunt was one of the most pleasant in which I have ever taken part artd I have hunted for thirty-two years. The boys were all so pleased with their experiences that almost as soon as they arrived home they began to talk over the arrangements for next season. shore. Bruin noted the hunters and took to the water. Reaching a rock nearly to- gether the men fired at the bear which made an angry rush at them and jumped into the canoe with such violence as to upset it. The men had cleared out of the way and Mr. Bear started for the main shore where by this time the other hunt- ers had lined up. Four more bullets were put into him and he succumbed. A costly camera was lost when the canoe was up- set but the men thought themselves well repaid by the capture of the bear. Returning Fish To The Water BY JOHN ARTHUR HOPE, FTER carefully reading the arti- A cle of Mr. E. N. Tuttle on the above subject in the November “Rod and Gun” I wish to express my surprise that any gentleman acquaint- ed with fly fishing should raise such a question. All fish caught on the artificial fly—I care not of what species—can be return- ed to the water uninjured, provided that the fly is at once removed and the fish replaced in its native element as quicklv as possible. Mr. Tuttle was justified in returning all fish so caught to the water. Of course it must be distinctly under- stood by all anglers fishing for sport only that they will not allow such fish to flop about either in the boat or on land. Neith- er will such anglers use a gaff of any make or size, sharp or blunt, to remove the fish from the water when finished playing with it, lifting it out by hand, or, better still, with a landing net, and carefully allowing it to renew its freedom. I have not only returned thousands of speckled trout and bass caught on artifi- cial flies to the water but fish caught on other baits as well—providing they were caught above the gills. When caught in the gills and bled or torn I always killed them. This is the reason why anglers fishing for sport never use that fearful “mon- strosity” equipped with five or six gangs of hooks Fish caught in that manner cannot be returned to the water. A fish hooked in the mouth above the gills pays not the slightest attention to its supposed hurt. This is proved by the fact that one may catch a trout on a fly and find one firmly. embedded in its mouth. Time and again, in both Great Britain and in various parts of the North American continent, I have caught a lus- ty trout on an artificial fly and lost it through breakage to again catch and land it on a fresh bait all within five minutes. The proof that the fish was the same was supplied by finding the first fly sticking in some part of its mouth. I am not only in accord with Mr. Tuttle in the view that fish caught on the artifi- cial fly and carefully returned to the wat- er do live, but also in thinking that the small limit allowed a visitor, after he lias spent time and money—often a consider- able amount—in coming to Canada is un- just. The Government in return for license fee gives no guarantee that it will restrain its own citizens from netting inland waters and spend the income thus received on real and effective protection. Again Mr. Tuttle is right in contending that sportsman visitors should be wel- come as the expenditure they incur does much ‘good to the country and is of real benefit. The best encouragement that can be given such visitors is to spend the whole of the income in the Fish and Game Department on real protection, and that can never be done until the whole policy is taken from the hands of the politicians and meritorious work meets with its due reward. The “Toronto Star Weekly” in a re- cent issue contains the following on this subject: A discussion of much interest to all who fish for black bass is under way in Rod and ‘Gunt “Mr; E:- N:- Tuttle, an American who spends his summers in Canada, wrote an article for a sporting magazine across the border in which he told how he caught all the bass he liked in Ontario, but was careful to return to the water all but eight, which is the num- ber one may legally take in a day. In Rod and Gun a month ago, Mr. William Hendrie, of Hamilton, took Mr. Tuttle severely to task “for his bare-faced vio- lation of our laws,” and in the current is- sue Mr. Tuttle defends his course of act- ion. He claims, and fairly, that there should be an authoritative ruling by the Provincial Government as to what an angler’s duty is. He is allowed to catch 1052 eight bass. Must he count all he catch- es? Or may he return some to the water and not count them as belonging to his lawful eight? Mr. Tuttle says he asked his guide about this, who said he could only catch eight, whether he kept them or not. He then consulted the local game warden, who ruled that he could return uninjured fish to the water and not count them in his catch. There is one point in his favor which Mr. Tuttle has not mentioned. The re- gulations provide, not only that a man must not take more than eight bass in one day, but also that he must not take any under a certain length. As it is impos- sible to prevent an undersized bass from taking the bait, the intention of the re- gulations clearly is that the angler must return such fish to the water, and the pre- sumption necessarily is that such fish will live. If an eight inch bass will live after being put back, so will one double the size. But, in fact, every experienced angler knows whether a fish will live or not. Prof. Loudon, in his new book, “The Small-mouthed Black Bass,” pub- lished a fortnight ago, says: “One must come to the conclusion that bass are not, to say the least, seriously incovenienced by being hooked in any part of the mouth or gullet; the only vi- tal spot being the gills, which are so sen- sitive that, if touched by the point of the hook, they seem to lose some portion of their physiological utility, and the fish soon dies.” The story of an exciting bear fight comes from Quebec. Two men. named Frank Price, of Grand Falls, and John Cox, a merchant of New Perth, St. Per- petue, Quebec, were on the trail of a deer several miles from their camp when they came upon the tracks of a bear which they knew by the signs to be an animal of un- usual proportions. They followed the trail to a cave and were considering their next move when the animal, with hair on end and foam flying from its mouth, rushed upon them. Both men _ turned and ran but Price’s foot slipped and in an instant the bear was upon him. Price was being dragged to the cave when Cox, ROD AND GUN IN CANADA As it is not only permissible, but com- pulsory, to return a bass to the water if it is under ten inches in length, why should it not be permissible—or even commendable—to return one that is eleven inches long? But back of the whole question is the fact that it would be impossible to enforce any regulation against doing so. A man often fishes alone. He isa law unto himself. He can only be judged by the fish he takes to camp. We are afraid, however, that Mr. Tut- tle is insincere in part of his reply to Mr. Hendrie. He would lead us to infer that he does all his bass fishing with artificial fly. He speaks of fishing from a boat; he mentions eight fish as the limit he can take in a day, so that we may conclude that he is talking about bass. With the scorn of the fly-caster for cruder anglers, Mr. Tuttle accuses Mr. Hendrie of being deficient in knowledge of the use of the artificial fly. There is much affectation indulged in on this subject, and the Fish- ‘ing Editor of this journal desires to call Mr. Tuttle’s bluff, and to venture the guess that while in Ontario he catches very few of his bass by fly-casting. There are times and places where the fly can be used with effect, but those times and places are uncommon when it is bass you are after. A man may start out flourishing his flies, but he usually has some live bait stowed away in his boat for use after he has turned the bend in the channel. who had mounted a tree, courageously returned and kicked the bear heartily in the rear. The bear turned upon him and Price was enabled to rise and seize his gun. Cox turned again and made for the same tree succeeding in scrambling up far enough to escape except for his foot which the animal seized. Price now act- ed promptly in his turn and shot the ani- mal in the head, the bullet penetrating to the brain. Neither man was seriously injured though both bore marks of the encounter. They skinned and dressed the animal and believe they have the fin- est bear skin ever taken in eastern Que- bec. wes ——— Duck Shooting On Lake St. Louis BY HERB. STONE. LTHOUGH poor luck attended A my duck shooting on Lake St. Louis, last year there may be some readers of Rod and Gun who will enjoy perusing the details of my experiences. Rains and gales repeatedly interfered with the programmes arranged by my- self and friend and even the day when we did obtain some shooting was marred by rain and high winds. Nothing daunted by misfortune we kept up our spirits and made ourselves comfortable in our small house on the shore, having a cookstove, bed, etcetera, enabling us to imagine our surroundings quite luxurious. On the particular morning of our shoot we were awake by day break but the signs not being propitious we did not rise till after seven and it was half past eight before we succeeded in making a start. By using two pairs of oars we managed to get out a mile into the open water, drive in our anchor stake and set out a few decoys. As soon as our blinds were up we sat down to await with what patience we could the advent of the ducks. The wind was so high, and the boat pitch- ed so much, that I-doubted if either of us would be able to hit a duck. However we were soon to put that question to the test. On looking over the decoys there were three bluebills flutter- ing down. I took careful aim and let go but had a misfire, owing to some tem- porary cause as I had no further trouble with the gun. I heard my friend say; “T’ve got one!” and then “I’ve got anoth- er!” while to vary the monotony I shout- ed: “And I’ve the third one!” as the third duck flopped in the water in res- ponse to my shot. As however, my bird sat up I fired again, missing him clean and to my great surprise the got up and flew away. As my friend had secured a right and left while I had none I felt rather cheap. However, my revenge came later. In a few minutes a small flock came our way and as I saw one dropping amidst the decoys I downed him. What my friend was doing I don’t know but the rest got away. Shortly afterwards five came in and I succeeded in getting a right and left. One fell amongst the decoys and dove so deeply that we thought we had lost him, the wind being too strong to allow us to chase wounded ones. On picking up the other one we found the one that dove dead amongst the decoys. On tying up to our stake again we discovered another one which had been hit hard and flew a little way, floating down to us. As we did not see it fall we were not sure to which of us this belonged. Two of our captures were redheads and one a bluebill. Presently two more came in and settled in the water at the head of the decoys. As it was almost impossible, with the weather prevailing to hit a duck in the water I fired one barrel to frighten him and caught him with the second as he rose. My friend missed the other one. After awhile I saw two more strange heads amongst the decoys. I fired one barrel and saw one dead duck on the water. “Where was the other?” was the question and looking closer I saw two on their backs with feet in the air. I thought this pretty good under the circumstances —getting two birds with one shot is pretty good at any time but particularly so in a choppy sea and shooting from a swinging boat., In another hour we ob- tained a single duck over the decoys and both firing together could not decide the question of ownership. I guess we both hit him. As the wind was getting worse and the ducks not flying we decided to quit, the score standing six to my credit, two: to my friend and two with ownership undecided. Two were redheads and eight bluebills. Although the bag was scanty the difficulties made the sport enjoyable... F Laying Up The Engine For The Winter BY J. S. GREAVES SHAW. S this is the season for laying up a A boat for the winter, a few sugges- tions in respect to overhauling the engine and caring for it while not in use, might be apropos. The real dyed-in-the-wool enthusiast likes to do this work himself, for to him the aur absolves into play. There is an old adage, “A stitch in time saves nine,” which coupled with one of later date, i, e., “Do It Now” should make an admirable text for this sermon, if it may be designated as such. The coming of spring will quite often catch us un- awares, and what can rankle more than to see the other fellow chug-chugging away the first bright, spring day, leaving your heart heavy with the realization that you still have two or three weeks’ work ahead of you. Envious of his happy lot, you hurry, with the usual sad results, an: engine in as bad if not worse shape, than at the close of the previous season. If your engine has been run a full season, it should by all means receive a thorough overhauling. The reader would do well to recall part of the text, “Do it Now,” for if his engine is in first-class shape at the spring fitting out time, a vast amount of labor can be saved. Many an inclem- ent night during the winter can be profit- ably spent by removing the engine and gear from the boat and placing it indoors, where you can conveniently work over it. Removing the engine, unless it be un- usually large or inconveniently located, in a cabin boat, is not a difficult job and will surely pay in the end. The first step should be to remove all ignition apparatus, including the wiring. The coil should be carefully examined, especially its vibrator and contact points. If the contacts are worn or pitted, by all means replace them with new ones, as poor contacts are a prolific source of trouble. Satisfied that the coil is in good shape, it should be stored away in a dry spot that is not subjected to extremes in temperature. All bright metal parts should be covered with vaseline to pre- vent rust or tarnishing. If you have a magneto and you are at all doubtful as to its condition, return it to the maker for overhauling. He will do it at a small cost and you can be assured that it will be practically as good as new when returned, If the magneto is gear-driven be sure and mark the gears with a small punch or file, so that when replaced the teeth will prop- erly mesh. Spark plugs should be taken apart, thoroughly cleaned and contents placed in good order. Brighten up con- tact points with a bit of emery cloth and set them so they show a gap of 1-32 of an inch. - Examine all wires, especially the high tension, to see if their insulation is worn. If there are bare or badly worn spots, discard it for new. If the wire seems in good shape, look to the termin- als and see that they are firmly attached. The best method is to solder the wire to them, finishing up with a narrow strip of electric tape. As you are now about to take down the engine, one thing must be observed: as fast as you remove a part, place it where you will know where to find it. Do not-mix bolts and nuts but have a separate re- ceptacle for each different size. Be es- pecially careful with the small fittings such as belong to the oiling system. The first step in removing the engine should be to detach the reverse gear and propeller shaft. If the nuts on the coup- ling bolts prove stubborn, use kerosene. Give them a liberal drenching around the threads or at any point where oil can be introduced, and let them stand over night. This should be done on all nuts, lag screws, etc., on the installation, when- ever they fail to turn with an ordinary wrench; never use a large wrench or hit the wrench with a hammer. You will only turn the heads off or bruise them so that no wrench will take a firm hold. If iron pipe couplings, unions, etc., seem to be ‘frozen,’ use kerosene on them, as well. After you have uncoupled the reverse gear and shaft and removed the holding ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1055 (2 THE PURITY OF | >< 4 E. D. S. BRAND #/- ~~ GOODS is largely attributable to the positive fact that No Coloring Matter or Preserva- tive of any Description is used. This is proven by BULLETIN 194 of the Department of Revenue. Send for this and be convinced. E. D. S. FAVORITES are E.D.S. Jams. E. D.S. Jellies. E. D.S. Marmalade. E. D.S. Catsup. E. D.S. Grape Juice. Manufactured by E. D. SMITH WINONA, ONT. 1056 down lag screws you can take out the re- verse gear and shaft. Before pulling shaft out, first slacken off nut on stuffing box. If the stuffing box is not badly worn it is best not to remove it. How- ever, the old packing should be taken out. The propeller should be examined care- fully. If the edges are rough or rounded off they should be dressed down with a file. The blades, if bent, should be straightened out, but care must be taken that the pitch of each blade is left the same. The reverse gear should’ be taken apart and thoroughly washed out with gasoline. If there is any play in the bearings these should be taken up, but care must be taken that they are not set up too tightly. Grease cups should be cleaned with gaso- line. If the gear has ever slipped tighten adjusting nuts of gear. Be sure and keep all lock nuts tight on the adjusting bolts. If the reverse gear shows signs of unusual wear through faulty alignment or lack of lubrication, it would be advisable to return it to the factory for overhauling. You are now ready to remove the en- gine. The water connections’ and ex- haust piping should be detached from the engine. All piping should be cleaned out on the inside. Look to the packing on all out board connections and see that it is in order. If defective it should be re- placed with new. In lifting the engine from the boat care should be taken not to damage the light- er parts, such as the oiling manifold or carburetor. Pass your sling inside the fly wheel and around the shaft at the oth- erend. A couple of blocks of wood placed between the rope and engine will prevent pressure of the rope injuring the more delicate parts. The engine should be mounted on blocking or a low bench where it can be conveniently got at. Drain the engine thoroughly by removing the plugs in the bottom of the water way. Then remove the top from the pump and take out the pump valves. When you have done this proceed to raise the forward end of your engine, as all of the water channels run aft, which will give the water free passage and allow it to run out of every part of ROD AND GUN IN CANADA the engine. The crank case and oil tank should be drained as well. The oiling system should be carefully taken down and all pipes, sight feeds, ball check valve on oil tank, washed out with gasoline. The manifold should be taken apart and the packing around the sight feed glasses looked to. If it is de- fective or the manifold leaks, it must be replaced. The efficiency of oiling systems de- pends on all joints and connections being kept tight. Drain the carburetor by removing the drain plug. This you will find in the bot- tom of your carburetor. If you find dirt or sediment, scour with gasoline until each part is clean, giving particular attention to the air valve and air valve spring. If your car- buretor has been giving trouble, re- move from engine, examine inlet or pri- ming valve. This may leak; if so, it needs regrinding. Use flour emery mix- ed with a little oil. In regrinding any valve use very light pressure and fre- quently lift valve from its seat, other- wise the valve and seat will be full of small cuts or grooves. Look to the float to determine if it is correctly adjusted. Next in order are your inlet and ex- haust headers, or combination header, if you have this. Remove these and as you do so examine the gaskets carefully. If they are not in the best condition, replace with new gaskets. The exhaust passages should be cleaned of any carbon or sooty deposits. You are now ready for the engine itself. First remove the cylinder heads. If cylinder heads do not readily come off do not use a hammer or insert a wedge be- tween the joints. Open pet cocks and turn engine so piston is at bottom stroke. Now close pet cocks and give fly wheel a sharp turn. The head will immediately spring off, due to the compression be- neath it. If the gasket is torn or shows signs of wear replace it with a new one. The interior of the heads, as well as the tops of the pistons should be scraped free of carbon deposits. The pistons and connecting rods may now be taken out. By removing the hand hole plug you can get at the big end of ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1057 Clark's Best Soup is the soup you happen to like best, as all Clark’s Chateau Brand Concentrated Soups are equally good. They contain as much real food value as can be put in soup form. _ Ask your dealer for a tin of CHATEAU Brand. WM. CLARK MONTREAL Manufacturer of High Grade Food Specialties. Subscribe for The ‘Trappers World A monthly magazine for Trappers, Shippers and Collectors of Raw Furs, which stands pat for a square ceal and honest treatment for ALL, first, lastandall the time. A magazine with a reputation built up on Honesty alone. 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These knives are made from old hack saw blades which have had teeth ground off and have been pointed at the ends. They should be ground down until they are from 1-4 inch to 3-8 inch wide. If the bushings in the big end of the connecting rod are badly worn, it is ad- visable to use new ones. These can be obtained from the makers ready for in- settion. To get out the crank-shaft bear- ings it is of course necessary to remove the cylinders. If it should ‘be possible that you should have to remove cylinder or cylinders for any cause whatever, care should be taken in so doing. Remove the gear housing or cover. Then take out the cylinder flange bolts which will allow you to remove the cylinder. Do not drive a chisel, or wedge, be- tween the cylinder and crank case, nor hit cylinder on side with a hammer, as this is liable to crack water jacket. Use a hardwood block, or use a lever and pry it off. Wear in the crank shaft bearings can be taken up by removing one or more liners on each side of the bearings. AI- ways remove the same number from each side, otherwise your bearing will be tight in one place and loose in another. If any of the bearings are badly worn, scored or have an unusual amount of play in them, it is best to renew them. New bearings can be obtained from the makers already fitted. Before making any attempt to reas- ROD AND GUN IN CANADA semble, first see that every part of the en- gine is scrupulously clean. Gasoline should be used, for it will cut all the dirty and gummed oil. See that all oil and water passages are absolutely free. If you have water under pressure, turn a stream from a hose through the water jackets. Your first step in putting your engine together will be replacing the crank shaft. Have both bearings and _ crank-shaft journals thoroughly clean and before put- ting caps on bearings see that they are flooded with good oil. The adjusting of the bearings is a very delicate operation and unless great care is taken trouble is sure to result. Start with the middle bearings first. An easy method of get- ting the adjustment correct is to start without any liners whatever, then add one by one until the crank-shaft can easily be turned with the fingers. In setting up on the nuts, never use a hammer on the wrench. If they are pulled up “hand tight” it is quite sufficient. In tighten- - ing any bearing, tighten each side gradu- ally, working from one nut to the other. Never tighten one nut completely before going to another. In replacing the connecting rod bear- ings, use the same methods as used on the crank-shaft. = When putting cylinder back on, be sure that you have the lock wires on both ends of connecting rod screws, and have not adjusted connecting rod too tightly. Then turn crank-shaft throw up to its highest point, insert a wood block under connecting rod, which will held it in a vertical position. Then slide a small tap- er block inside of piston on each side to prevent it tipping over. Centre the pis- ton rings on piston, taking care that you do not get them over the dowel pins, as this will break the rings, and prevent your getting the cylinder up. Oil piston and cylinder and then slide cylinder on till you have all rings inside of cylinder. If double or triple-cylinder engine put straight edge across faces of exhaust flange boss and see if they line up. If not, you are liable to have trouble in blowing out gasket or water leaks. When putting back oil tubes care should be ) Fr ’ , . . ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1059 The Test of The Frozen North. Within 640 miles of the North Pole in a motor boat. Imagine theimmense strain, the constant grind of the ice encumbered polar seas! Consider the almost insuffer- able cold and the extreme weather con- ditions of the Arctic! Could a more severe test be given a motor boat and its engine? 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Then replace exhaust pipe and carburetor. Replace timber and set it properly. The timber should be looked to before replacing. If the spool or brushes are worn, by all means replace. Wash tim- ber thoroughly with gasoline and look carefully for small worn particles such as would come from excessive wear. After you have the engine erected, put good oil in lubricator and turn the engine over about a dozen times so that you may be sure all bearings and wearing surfaces are liberally supplied. Pour a cupful of oil on the top of eacli piston and let stand there while the engine is not in use. Be- fore making any attempt to start in the spring all this oil should be thoroughly ROD AND GUN IN CANADA drained from cylinder. The cylinder then should be filled with kerosene so that any oil that might be gummed or sticky would be washed away. In replacing cylinder heads, always set up on your nuts gradually, that is, work from one to another, never setting upon one completely before starting on anoth- er. The small nuts, etc., on the oiling sys- tem should be carefully screwed down, care being taken that the threads are not stripped . All bright metal parts should be cover- ed with a mixture of white lead and tal- low or heavy grease to prevent rust or tarnishing. A full line of spare parts are always on hand at the various engine factories, and in every case it is safer to use a new part rather than to try to get along with a makeshift job. Game In Manitoba HE report just issued by the De- partment of Agriculture’ for Man- itoba for the year 1909 shows $15,- 705,90 was collected during the year on licenses to shoot birds, game an- imals, non-residents licenses and in fines for violation of the laws. Of this amount deer hunters paid in $9,392, and 4,696 people indulged in the sport of stalking deer. Of this number half were farmers. During the season extending from the first to the fifteenth of December they secured 997 moose, 452 elk and 201 jump- ing deer, or about one deer for every four men who went out with rifles. Only one male deer can be shot by a hunter. Of the three deer common in Manitoba, the little jumping deer are reported to be increasing; moose are reported to be holding their own as to numbers, while the beautiful elk; the handsomest member of the deer family are fast disappearing, and a fine spread of elk horns will ere long be a novelty and a prize in the home of the hunter. There is found an occa- sional band of caribou in the eastern por- tion of the Province, and in Eastern Man- itoba the Ontario red deer has been seen of late showing that this variety of the deer family is moving north and west. During the year 1909, 4,308 residents of towns and villages in Manitoba took out licenses entitling them to shoot game birds. Of course this does not repres- ent the number of people who hunted with shot guns, as farmers and residents of unincorporated villages are not requir- ed to carry licenses—a rather peculiar law—as there is no good reason why resi- dents of villages like Roland and Miami should not take out licenses like residents of Morden and Carman. Non-residents of the Province, paid in $880 for shooting privileges. Prairie chickens are reported as increasing, doubtless owing to the very short season of 20 days allowed in whch to shoot them. Partridge are reported very scarce, and ducks very plentiful in some parts of the Province, and scarce in Others, owing to very dry sea- sons and lack of water in the smaller ponds. In Manitoba dogs are not permitted. ' Still hunting makes the sport more excit- ing and strenuous and a still hunter who successfully stalks and secures a moose is no novice at the game. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1061 BOVRIL BUILDS UP THE SYSTEM. Strengthen your body for the Winter. 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Everything being completed “down to the last button” we entered up- on our journey on October twenty-sixth, nineteen hundred and nine, travelling via Toronto and Sudbury to Blind River. From that place we went up the River for sixteen miles on a steamer and made the one mile portage to Lake Matinenda by means of a small railway. nada 2H EVAPORATED an CREAM Inland Revenue Depart- ment, Ottawa, Bulletin No. 208 shows Canada First Evaporated Cream to be the richest on the market. Manufactured and guaranteed by British subjects. Aylmer Condensed Milk Company, Limited. AYLMER - ONT. 1063 1064 guns with them and it had not been Sun- day. The rules of our camp, however, are very strict on these points—no gun is allowed out of camp until the season opens and no gun is taken out on Sun- days. Salt pork and buckwheat pancakes formed the staple of our Sunday evening supper and we enjoyed it all the same although most lamented the absence of the fresh fish. A quiet evening and an early retirement marked that Sunday. Next morning we were afoot and had breakfast an hour before daylight. One of the boys sat with his gun over his shoulder, wondering if it ever would come daylight in those parts. We perfected our plans for the hunt and on the first streak of daylight started off, the warning that it was a rough country and that we had better use our compasses freely, being made before we left camp. We divided our forces and hunted in different direc- tions, reassembling at camp at dinner with the report that not one had seen a deer. It had been arranged that the man who shot the first deer was:to receive a medal and no one seemed likely to win it that day. After dinner it was agreed to try a run with the dog and station the hunters in the runways. Eb. and Howard took the dog and the boat across the bay and en- tered the wood from that side. They soon came across the tracks of a big buck, and speedily the dog, when loosened, had the deer going. Two shots were fired and the dog ceased barking. We then knew something had happened and gathering round saw one of the boys holding the dog and the other trying to dress the animal. When we asked what they were hold- ing the dog for we were told that he would eat the deer if allowed to go. Eb. remarked; “Well, if he does he will have a big meal for that buck weighs 250 pounds.” Two of the boys had not heard the noise and Lem offered to fetch them. After going a short distance he returned and re- quested us to take care of his jack knife. We couldn’t find it and he joined in the search himself without any result follow- ing. He was then reminded that he had better go for the boys and he started ROD AND GUN IN CANADA again. While Eb. finished dressing the deer I hunted for the knife till my fin- gers became sore with pulling grass and weeds. When Lem returned with the others we were still searching, and be- coming tired of such useless endeavor we expressed doubts as to whether he had ever had a knife. He persisted that he had and that it was a good one and one he would like to recover. Amos remark- ed: “Why, what’s a knife after getting a deer like that? I wouldn’t care if I lost my gun, if I could only get a buck of that size.” Just then Lem put his hand in his pocket and drawing it out hastily exclaimed: “Why, boys, here’s my knife. It was in my pocket all the time.” Put- ting a good face on the matter after all our trouble, we expressed the opinion that he had had an attack of “buck fever.” He agreed that this was likely as it was his first deer and being such a good one he was naturally more than a bit excited over it. As it gets dark early in the thick bush we agreed to be satisfied with what we had done and attempt no further run that day. Accordingly we carried the deer down to the boat and soon to camp. By the time the deer was hung up and sup- per prepared it was dark. We were all in good spirits and talked over the in- cident and recalled others, till. it was time to go to bed if we meant to hunt on the morrow. Tom is one who retires early and rises early and he induced us to follow his plan which we conceded to be a good one, though we were not at all times prepared to carry it out with cheerfulness. The following morning for instance, as it was raining at daylight we remained in bed later than usual and kept about the camp till after dinner. As Lem had tne buck to his credit he agreed to put out the dog while the rest took the runways. We hadn’t been out long when we heard the dog barking and a shot followed. The deer circled round and then went straight east, followed by the dog, going so far that he ran out of hearing. One of the boys caught a glimpse of a deer’s flag but could not get near enough to obtain a shot. Later on the dog brought the deer back and the animal passed with- ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1065 Our stock of Motor Boats from 12 ft. to 35 ft. gives you a fine choice. Our knock-down frames and hulls canbe obta:ned in any stage of completion. Amateurs can do their own building with pleasure and profit. As each part is carefully marked and drawings and instructions show the position of each part all possibility of error is avoided. Give our system a trial. Our 1910 catalogue has become exhausted owing to heavy demands for same. A new edition for 191 1 will be issued soon. In the meantime we will furnish drawings and de- tailed specifications for any sized boat for which in- quiries are forwarded. Robertson Bros. HAMILTON Foot of Bay Street CANADA 1066 in ten feet of our tent but no one happen- ed to be there. Finally the deer took to the water and swam to an island in the lake. When we returned to camp Lem said he missed the buck as the animal jumped on one side and the dog took the doe’s track. We agreed that it was hard luck. An excellent supper followed our exer- tions of the day and during the evening we decided to hunt over on the island the following morning. Accordingly at break of day Lem and Howard took the dog and boat and started for the island, the others walking to the crossing. At this crossing, where the water was low at that period of the year, a deer could cross handily without swimming and a man could cross on logs and stumps. This crossing from the main- land to the island was only about fifteen rods and a straggling dead pine standing in the middle made a fine shooting stand. The boys were all on their runways before the first two reached the island and when Howard let the dog loose the animal speedily had four deer going in front of him. Jf readers never'saw four deer, within a few feet of each other run- ning ahead of a dog, it would do their eyesight good to behold such a sight; it is thrilling in the extreme. All four kept about a hundred yards ahead of the dog and made straight for the shore, as though to cross to the mainland. Three of them—two big deer and a yearling— started to cross, while the other— a spike- horn—swerved and went round the island again. Those on the mainland arranged to al- low the deer to get to a certain log be- fore shooting. When they reached that position five shots rang out after which matters were quiet again. The spike- horn circled twice around the island and then tried to cross in his turn. When half way across some of the boys could no longer restrain themselves and open- ed fire with deadly effect. Hank testily asked why they couldn’t follow instruc- tions, as if they had done so, the distance they had to carry the deer would have been lessened. With such fine results of the hunting all could afford to be good natured and laughs were the only ans- ROD AND GUN IN CANADA wer. The first three lay within four feet of each other and the fourth was only about four rods away. We all speedily gathered around and a very tickled bunch we were. The dog examined the four and then going to his master licked his hand as much as to say “That’s steamboating ain’t it?’ When we had dressed the deer the boat was brought within eight rods of the place and loaded with the carcasses. Lem went in charge of the boat and the rest of us walked the three miles back to camp. After hang- ing up our trophies we skinned one and had some venison steak for dinner, eat- ing so much that we didn’t care to hunt further that day, putting in the balance by cutting wood and obtaining grass with which to make our beds a little better. We had a pleasant evening, discussing the events of the day over some friendly games of cards. By the time breakfast was over the next morning it started raining and as we could not do any hunting we slept ‘most of the day, our vigorous exertions and open air life inducing sleep. We managed, however to rise for our meals and we had a fine evening over the cards and stories. It was raining when we retired and still raining when we rose but after dinner-it cleared up and we had a fine hunt. Lem put out the dog and in about twenty min- utes a deer was started. The animal ran straight past us for about ten miles to a marsh, crossing one run none of us were covering. After circling round a lake he came back again and gave Tom a chance. Tom possesses a small calibre rifle, a 25-30, but he can kill deer with it all the same. One shot brought the deer down and Tom was heartily congratu- lated on ‘his marksmanship. As the woods were too wet to allow good hunting we dressed the deer and took him into camp, filling up the balance of the day renewing our wood supply and cleaning up the camp. The next day we tried the island again. The dog started a deer in a hurry and after circling the island four times the animal made as if to cross on the old run. I guess he must have smelled the boys for before he had gone far he turn- ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1067 JAEGER UNDERWEAR IS ANTI-CHILL UNDERWEAR You minimize the risk of exposure if you wear JAEGER UNDERWEAR. No matter if you have a tendency to colds, if you wear JAEGER underclothing and JAEGER hosiery you can face any weather. The fact is JAEGER UNDERWEAR is the most perfect clothing designed and made for the protection and comfort of the human body. It is guaranteed against shrinkage. 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Making one more circle he took to the water and was ten rods out before the boys saw him. Tom fired a shot which struck the water just behind the animal’s ears and proved a signal for the others to fire. The deer turned to go back to the island and when I crossed Lem said he thought there must be a drove to judge by the shooting. When I told him there was only one he expressed a poor opinion of the boys’ marksmanship. As none of the shots struck him the deer made for the bush and the dog kept him going pretty lively in more circles of the island. Then he attempted to cross by the old run and we heard two shots. Lem and I started down the runway and were met by the dog who did his best to tell us that the boys had obtained the deer. Before we reached them we saw Jim- my dancing a jig and didn’t need to ask who fired the successful shot. We ex- cused Jimmy his demonstrations for he had killed a fine doe weighing 185 pounds. . By the time we dressed it, carried it to camp and had our dinner cooked and eaten it was quite late and we put in the remainder of the day in camp. The next day being Sunday we in- dulged ourselves by sleeping late and doing small jobs. In the afternoon we trolled and caught a few fish, adding a dainty to our evening meal. On Monday we decided upon still hunt- ing, the dog’s feet being sore and a fur- ther rest was deserved by him. We also made up our minds to take lunches with us and remain out till the afternoon, feel- ing that we should enjoy our supper bet- ter asaresult. Tom said he didn’t know what to take for lunch as he became so hungry when hunting. Finally he fixed upon a can of pork and beans and see- ing a can of salmon annexed that as well. A little less than a loaf followed and Amos said he thought Tom must be pro- visioning for a three days’ trip. Tom retorted: “If I were a little runt like you I wouldn’t eat so much.” (Tom weighs over two hundred pounds and his ap- petite is in accordance with his size.) W e all set off in directions we thought best and after a long day on the tramp all reported failures. Nothing at all in ROD AND GUN IN CANADA the shape of big game had been seen though we tramped patiently till nearly dark. The bush was so thick no one could see two rods ahead. During the evening tender inquiries were made as to whether Tom had had enough dinner. Tom answered in the affirmative but added that by no means had he had any too much. When at dinner a dig meat bird joined him and as it ap- pe.red awfully hungry he left it half the can of salmon ona stump. We all agreed that it must have been a small half. As we were a!! hungry supper was not long in preparation and was much enjoy- ed, an early retirement following, as most of us were worn out with our tramps. Next morning we decided to return to the old programme and run the point with the dog. Hank uttered a warning not to shoot deer after they were down as this was a sin, and some of the boys had been guilty of this offence. An hour after we left camp Sandy had a deer going but it circled so far it didn’t cross any of the runs the boys were cov- ering. The dog went out of hearing and it was six hours before he returned. It was a long wait but we stood it patiently feeling confident that the dog would bring the deer back unless it was too near the lake. Hank was in runway No. 1 and we heard him shoot three times in about a minute and a half. Four more shots followed and the dog left off barking. Howard was the first to arrive on the écene and to him Hank remarked: “I’ve got a dandy doe; it fell at the fourth shot and rolled under a log.” When the two approached the deer it tried to rise and Hank shot it three times. Jim voiced our sentiments when he remarked: “Who shoots deer when they are lying down now? I guess others get the buck fever as well as myselt when they see deer try- ing to get up.” Hank admitted his has- tiness and stood the chaffing he received very well. We dressed the deer, took it to camp and made a fine supper not forgetting a plentiful supply of venison steaks. At breakfast next, morning Howard ventured upon the confident prediction that he would shoot a big buck that day. Jim expressed his doubts when Howard ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1069 You can measure yourself or get a friend to measure you with absolute accuracy. We Positively Suarantee this, not merely in words, but by our. definite undertaking to fit you perfectly from your own measurements, or m the unlikely event of our failing to do so we readily refund every penny of your purchase money. Will your own tailor guarantee such a thing? 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Please mention this paper. | 1070 retorted: “I'll show you if he comes as close to me as that little fellow did to you the other day. I won’t allow him to get away as you did.” Lem put out the dog and the boys covered the run- ways. Ina few minutes a deer was start- ed, and, taking a small circle the animal went within fifty yards of Hank who did not see it. Howard had the next chance and making good his prediction sent three shots after it. Two bullets went through the neck and the third lodged in its head. It was a fine buck weigh- ing over two hundred pounds and with the finest set of horns we saw in our ex- perience of that part of the country. As it was still early we decided to try another run and Lem set the dog out again. It wasn’t long before he had a second deer going but this one made such a wide circle none of us sawit. The dog was game and stuck to the deer so that it did not get back till dark. However, we had enough to talk over and made up an extra good supper that night. We welcomed the dog when he came in and saw that he had something for the good sport he had given us. It rained most of the night and all the next day and put a stop to our hunting, though we passed our time pleasantly enough. The day after, it was still low- ering, but we made a start, though we hadn’t gone far when it descended in torrents. We made the best of our en- forced idleness and tried to be cheerful reminding .each other that we had had fine sport most of the time. The great- est difference we made in our habits was not to retire so early as we felt we had almost enough rest and kept our evening party till nearly midnight. To make up for our detention in camp the following day was exceptionally fine and we resolved to try the island once more. It was quite a time before we got a run but at last the dog had a deer go- ing and in an hour Amos had his chance. His 30-30 spoke but once and that was enough; the deer fell and we took him to camp, congratulating the fortunate marks- man upon his coolness and good aim. This finished our luck for the day though the hunt continued till evening. Not a single incident marked the next ROD AND GUN IN CANADA morning's efforts, no deer being seen. In the afternoon we ran the point and start- ed one which took Howard’s direction and passed close tohim. Howard fired twice and missed both times. Of course he had to undergo considerable chaffing for such poor marksmanship and it was agreed that he must have suffered from buck fever. This was the only way to account for the poor shooting for the deer was so close that Howard expressed the view that he might have knocked him down with a club. As usual with those that get away this particular deer had big horns. Eb told him that that was all he was looking at and never saw the deer’s body, to which Howard re- plied: “Well, he looked as big as a horse to me and I guess I shot right over his back.” Anyway we never saw this par- ticular deer again and judging by all we heard of him he must have been an ex- cepticnally fine animal. The next deer started ran right up to . Lem and according to that worthy, start- ed kicking moss in his face to such an ex- tent that to save himself from blindness he had to shoot it. Our last day in camp was made notable by the shooting of another big buck which event occurred in the morning leaving_us the afternoon free for packing. Every- thing was.in order for supper time and the last evening was spent in reviewing our experiences and anticipating the plea- sures of homecoming. Our temporary home in the bush had been pleasant on the whole and we were full of regrets at leaving it. 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It is a double toothed or two- peaked mountain and stands on the right hand side of the pass as one crosses into Boom Valley. It shares with Mount Quadra an extensive overhanging glac- ier, easily visible from the camp and the splendid avalanches from the glacier were a source of wonder and delight every morning to the members of the Club encamped there. The Canadian Alpine Club of 1910 was opened on Tuesday, July nineteenth and it was arranged that the first attempt of the season should start the following morning. I was amongst those anxious to begin operations without delay and put my name down as one of the party ready to undertake serious work at once by at- tempting the ascent of Mount Bident. There was every indication of weather propitious for mountaineering on the fol- lowing day, and such indeed proved to be the case. Our climb was made under the most excellent weather conditions. G. WALLACE, M.A. The day was characteristic of July—a clear sky and a bright sun—but the high- er altitude toned down the heat and the breeze was delightfully cool. On the Consolation Valley side Bident is inaccessible, its precipices being per- pendicular walls of rock over which av- alanches roar and tumble, and down which rocks and stones come whizzing, rendering ascent not only perilous but impossible. It was therefore necessary to cross Consolation Valley and attack the mountain from the farther side. After a hearty breakfast a start was made soon after six a. m.—rather late, perhaps, for a mountaineer, but some- what earlier than the city man in the East is accustomed to begin work for the day. Camp had just been opened and it was not easy to fall at once into the At the Summit of Bident. By I Harmon, Photographer, Banff, Alta. ASCENDING THE SNOW SLOPE, CONSOLATION. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA habits of the mountaineer, who is usually well on his way before sunrise. The par- ty consisted of Miss Pierce, of Calgary, and the writer with Ernest Feuz as guide. Another party on the same day consisting of Miss Perkins, Miss Halstedd and Mr. A. S. Davies (all of Calgary), with Con- rad Kain as guide, also had as their ob- jective, Mount Bident. The route ran first along the eastern side of lower Consolation Lake. The beginning of the journey lay over rock boulders which had fallen from the crumbling sides of Mount Babel. We crossed on these boulders between the 1075 of the pass (8,300 ft.,) which we reached about nine a. m., and rested for a few minutes. Here we had the opportun- ity of viewing on one side the whole stretch of Consolation Valley until it drops suddenly into the Valley of the Ten Peaks and on the other side Boom Valley, descending until its reaches Boom Lake. We found it necessary to descend next into Boom Valley. One of the first things one learns in mountaineering is to avoid descents in the midst of ascents, if at all possible, for every inch of ground one drops down has to be made good Photo by Byron Harmon, Photographer, Banff, Alta. MTS, BLIDENT AND QUADRA, upper and lower lakes, passing along the western side of the upper lake, this part of the route being through shrubby bush. We ascended the valley along- side the lateral moraine, formed by the glacier which is fed by the snows of Bi- dent, Quadra and Fay, then by a slanting or oblique path up the steep snow slope in which the guide laboriously cut steps, rendering the ascent comparatively easy. Coming round under a steep projection ef rock we clambered up on the summit again later. To have continued the as- cent from 8300 feet would have made our work much easier, but as it was we were obliged to descend and circle around the base of Mount Bident until we came to the foot of the very long ridge which stretches out in a southerly direction from the summit. It was decided to make the ascent by this ridge and as it was about noon we found a comfortable spot on which we stopped for lunch. It was at this point that we made an 1076 error in judgement but we did not dis- cover the fact until later in the day. If instead of ascending by the ridges we had passed around its southern end and tra- velled by the Boom snowfield along the eastern flank of the ridge, we should have come to a snow couloir or gully in the angle between Bident and Quadra by which the ascent could have been made more directly and more rapidly. It was by this route that we returned and this was the route taken by subse- quent parties.. However, ignorant for the time being of the easier way, after lunch we faced the ridge. The first part of it was a steep boulder-strewn slope—boulders large and small scattered and piled in that profusion and confusion that nature seems occasionally to delight in. From the standpoint of the mountaineer there was nothing difficult, it was mere child’s play, but from the standpoint of a first day’s work in camp it was a long, arduous and weary grind. Before one becomes prop- erly adapted to higher altitudes and thor- oughly hardened to the work of climb- ing, ascents that are otherwise compara- tively easy may prove sufficiently stren- uous for all practical purposes. After the upper end of the boulder- strewn slope was reached the ridge began to narrow and in places it was only a few feet wide at the top. It resolved itself into a series of small peaks, pro- jecting like the teeth from a saw, save that each succeeding one rose higher than the one before until the highest was reached on the summit. The summit, indeed was seldom visible, each peak in turn posing in that capacity. It is one of the meth- ods of joking that mountains have. They try to bluff you and although you are warned in advance they frequently take you in. These minor peaks of Bident were simply pious frauds—they posed as being that which they were not and the tantalising thing was that they posed so successfully that occasionally we were deceived. Mostly we made our way around these projections instead of labor- iously working over them but in one case after a difficult little piece of scrambling we found ourselves om top of one of these minor peaks and unable to descend the ROD AND GUN IN CANADA other side. There was nothing for it but to return by the route we came up—it was perhaps the only piece of work to which the adjective ticklish might ‘be ap- plied during the climb. It was not al- together unlike coming over the edge of the roof of a building in order to reach the window sill of one of the upper win- dows. There is a certain lack of dignity in dangling one’s legs aimlessly in space for ever so short a period. But time was flying (unfortunately we were not), and we did not relish the extra work and waste of time. However, it was the guide’s duty to make all the remarks ne- cessary and he considerately made them in German. Owing to centuries of disintegration the rocks were often soft and loose and afforded precarious hold for hands and feet. One saw a projecting piece of rock that looked like a sure support but the moment one leaned upon it it lousened from its bed and went leaping down the precipice. Having no desire to fol- low it, strict caution was observed on our part and as a result progress was at times slow. If the guide had not dis- covered the quicker route back by the couloir already mentioned we should have been compelled to return without com- pleting the ascent, as the afternoon was wearing on and Consolation Pass had to be re-crossed before dark. As it was we were able to continue and reached the summit at 4.30 p.m. The stone man (homme des pierres) that marked the summit of Bident was a welcome sight. The view from the summit was truly magnificent and amply repaid the toil of the ascent. There was a faint tinge of smoke in the atmosphere owing to the prevalence of bush fires in the Pro- vince of British Columbia but it blurred very slightly only the more distant fea- tures of the view and in spite of that one could not fail to be impressed with the grandeur and vastness of the sight. 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It was like an enormous sea filled with gigantic waves, whitecaps about to break yet never breaking. Standing on the summit of a mountain, surrounded by lof- ty peaks, steep precipices and abysmal chasms one realizes how vast Nature is and how insignificant is man physically! less than the tiniest fly! a mere atom, a toy, a plaything of Nature! yet great in mind and spirit! The very emotions that stirred within our souls proclaimed us greater than the mountains on which we stood. Soon after we arrived at the summit the second party came up. We spent half an hour resting, enjoying the view and taking the customary photographs. At five o’clock we started on the return journey, descending to the snow field by the steep snow couloir already referred to which begins not far from the summit of the peak. Owing to the steepness of the snow the guide stuck to the rocks. They were in fair condition but they were covered with innumerable Icose stones. some of which it was impossible to avoid displacing. As a consequence the members of each party had to keep close together and only one party could The unpleasant experience of being lost in the bush was undergone by William Downey, of Wapske, N.B., though mat- ters might easily have turned out very much Downey, who is forty- five years of age, was working in a lum- ber camp and obtained a day’s leave on Tuesday, November eighth in order to take a moose hunt. He was out early, returned to camp about ten, obtaining a lunch and saying he would be back again at sundown. He did not return and his comrades organized a search which was kept up without success until Friday, not a single trace being discovered. On Saturday morning he walked into camp apparently none the worse for his experi- worse. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA move at a time. While our party was in motion the others waited and while they moved we took shelter behind large boulders whilst the stones displaced by them went whizzing by. The last part of the descent to the snowfield was com- pleted by glissading. From this point onward the journey was more rapid. We passed down tlre Boom snowfield, then around the south- ern extremity of the ridge, soon picking up again the route we had followed on our upward journey in the forenoon, re- crossing the pass into Consolation Val- ley. At the bottom of the snow slope lead- ing down from Consolation Pass a pleas- ant surprise awaited us. Through the con™ sideratian of the camp officials, Gottfried Feuz, cousin of our guide Ernest had pre- pared a hot cup of tea which we drank around the temporary campfire as the shadows of evening were deepening among the hills. Aided by the light of a lantern we returned to camp arriving about 11 p. m., glad to partake of the hot supper that awaited us and to retire to bed to sleep the sleep of those that have done a long and hard, but delightful day’s work. Of Ernest Feuz, our guide, let it be said that he was thoroughly capable and cour- teous, he inspired confidence and he won our respect and admiration. c= ence. When he found himself lost he determined to husband his strength all he could and make a fight for it. In the course of his wanderings he came across an abandoned camp where he found a small quantity of musty flour. A further search disclosed a tin pail in which he mixed flour and water and cooked the mixture. When he had about lost hope he heard the noises of a train and by fol- lowing the sound came out on the right of way of the transcontinental. It is be- lieved that at no time was he more than twenty miles from camp which was half a mile from the Grand Trunk Pacific. 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EDWIN DIXON “2ReeMist MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE, ONTARIO 1088 A party of big game hunters from Peterborough, Ontario, consisting of Messrs. I. Eastwood, who was elected captain, Bert Hickey, J. Mervin, W. Gould, C. Herkmeir, T. Eastwood and Frank Overs (Pittsburg) had a fine hunt at Stoney Creek the whole of the open season. A deer was obtained for each member of the party, the finest trophy, a buck weighing 215 pounds, falling to the Captain. Mr. T. Eastwood shot an owl in the daytime but had no further luck. Mr. Bert Hickey treed a lvnx and shot at it seven times before the animal fell. He imagined the wounded animal was about to attack him and made for camp where reinforcements were procured and an ad- vance in force showed the animal to be dead. The members of the Charter Lake Hunt Club, of Stratford, Ontario, only secured two deer last hunting season. They had nevertheless a most enjoyable time and agreed that there is more in hunting than obtaining a deer, although success now and then is by no means to be despised. ‘Mr. John M. Bentler, of Strat- ford, secured a fine deer. The business meeting of the Execu- tive Committee of the P. E. I. Fish and Game Protection Association held on November sixteenth, at the residence of the President, A. E. Morrison, was the best attended Committee meeting yet held. The report of the Association to the Agricultural Department was read and unanimously approved. The bills presented having been passed and order- ed to be paid, subjects touching the wel- fare of the Association were discussed. It was unanimously resolved that a Life-Membership of the Association be tendered to Mr. F. W. Hyndman as a slight token of the Association’s appreci- ation of his services at the organization of the Association and afterwards as President. A number of recommendations which had been received from persons who are not members of the Association, as to the course the Association ought to pursue Were brought before the Committee. It ROD. AND GUN-IN. CANADA was the unanimous opinion that if the parties were really in earnest they ought to unite with the Association and assist in its counsels. E. T. CARBONELL, Secretary. Lindsay big game hunters were fairly successful last hunting season. Dr. Mc- Cullough, Arthur Stewart and some friends from other places obtained three fine bucks with good antlers and some does. William Stockard, Rod Maunder and John Maunder each succeeded in getting a fine deer. Reports from Thirty-One-Mile Lake, east of Gracefield, Quebec, formerly one of the best big game hunting districts in the Province state that the wolves have driven out the deer. The bounty of $15 per head is not enough to encourage the farmers to go wolf hunting since the wolves have learned the prowess of a modern rifle and but rarely give chances for a shot. In the open season a caribou was shot in South Lorraine, the first one ventur- ing so near Cobalt since the camp was opened. A few used to be found in the Matabitchouan River district but not in recent years and the animal, which was shot by a miner, may be the forerunner of a new migration. Mr. Harold Raynor, of Bear River, N. S., shot a cat owl early in November. It was a fine and handsome specimen, measuring fifty-two inches across the wings from tip to tip. Game Warden O’Brien, of Rogersville, N.B., reports selling ninety-two hunting licenses for the season. The sportsmen shot twenty-seven moose, nine deer and one caribou. Owls are stated to have destroyed partridge and rabbits in New Brunswick woods and some of the inhabitants have asked for a bounty to be placed upon their heads. EoEaCIC"™C"SEexESES5$ISNC<05C7T—C~”703030)38 C—neSeuqeeeeee SS | The Oldest ur sate in in Americ Joseph Sao 18-20-22 West 20th St., New York Branch Establishments under SAME NAME at LEIPZIG LONDON PARIS Buying and selling representatives in all important Fur Markets of the World, distributing each article where best results are obtained, enable us to pay highest market prices for raw furs at all times. Raw Fur Shippers in the Western Provinces should address all shipments and correspondence to JOSEPH ULLMANN, 150 East Third Street, St. Paul : - - Minn. Correspondence and shipments from Ontario and the Eastern Provinces should be addressed to JOSEPH ULLMANN, 18-20-22 West 20th St. - New York City Our Raw Fur Quotations, Shipping Tags, Etc., will be sent to any address on request. References: Any Mercantile Agency or Bank. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1089 | 1090 A farmer within thirteen miles of St. Mary’s, Ontario, saw three deer in his fields in the latter part of November. A maskinonge packed and shipped in a box of whitefish cost T. McWain, of Deseronto, Ontario, $50 and costs, the fish being seized at Union Station, To- ronto. A party of big game hunters from St. Mary’s, Ontario, consisting of Messrs. A. Smith, Wellburn; R. Dawson, M. Egan, J. G. Constable, J. McLaren, Wild- wood; T. Sharp, Harrington; and F. Brennan, Wildwood, each obtained their deer during a hunt in Muskoka. Mr. Egan, who shot the largest one, toted. it for nearly three miles over three feet of snow and well deserved the trophy he brought home. Prairie wolves are reported as doing much damage in portions of Manitoba, neither pigs, sheep nor poultry being safe from their depredations. Messrs. Hartman and Yates, of New Liskeard, Ontario, hunting with the Mat- tawa Club, near Trout Lake, secured a nice deer and had a fine time. A little bear, with fatal curiosity, visi- ted the kitchen of Mrs. David Barrie, of Rowena, near Perth, N.B. When the lady saw the bear she raised an alarm and the men from the neighboring mill quickly gathered. An end was put to the animal by a bullet in the head from John Gregg’s rifle. White fish are reported to have been very plentiful in Lake Erie during the past season though much of the Cana- dian catch is said to have been exported to the States. Beltran Todd, of Alix, Alberta, was one of the lucky hunters, obtaining deer with- in an hour of setting out and sighting two others in the same time. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Andrew Somers, IJ.C.R. trackmaster at Moncton, N.B., shot a moose about two miles west of Gallagher Bridge. The moose tipped the scales at five hundred pounds and had a_ spread of forty-six inches. A party from Galt consisting of W. Clark, J. Clark, H. Watson and A. Haine hunting in the neighborhood of Webb- wood, Algoma, had great success each obtaining a deer and W. Clark, a moose of unusual size, estimated to weigh be- tween thirteen and fourteen hundred pounds. Only the head could be brought home and the meat had to be reluctant- ly abandoned. The head weighed two hundred and seventy-five pounds with massive antlers and makes a splendid trophy. Five hunters from North Easthope, Messrs. Conrad Dahmer, Charles For- rest, John Rutherford, Milton Fryfogel and Alex. McFarlane, who hunted from Burk’s Falls brought back with them four deer including a large buck and a live bear. A further carload of buffalo fram Mon- tana arrived at Wainwright, Alberta, at the end of November and were turned in- to the Government reservation nearby. Mr. Charles Crossman, of Woodhurst, Sackville, N.B., showed himself as good a sportsman as he is a minister by shoot- ing a fine fat deer near Evan’s Siding on a Monday during the open season. Evi- dently his Sunday’s work had braced him up for the encounter. The trout fishing season on Kootenay Lake closed on November sixteenth, R. J. Stenson winning the gold medal of the Kaslo Rod and Reel Club. 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New York STRUCK-CHAITIN CO., Dept. uv, 8 East 12th St., For Birds _ GLASS EYES £25 8852 > Taxidermy Supplies 7.530 ; ~~ axl e ly pp Taxiderm- Ee) ists’ supplies desiring the des¢ goods and ¥ lowest prices, should send at once for our Complete New Catalog No. 54. Largestand , éest stock cf eyes and supplies in America, ” consisting of g/ass eyes, tools, skulls, shields, P wire, tow, clay, etc. Best Imported Glass Eyes eee at no advance in cost. Reduced prices on Felt Lin- card Free. Send forcatalog. It will save you money. It’s yours Send “Qi Jor cat- alog 54 ings—Sample for the asking. We mount specimens of all kinds, true to life, by standard museum methods. Price list on mounting No. 88 FREE. Northwestern Sch. of Taxidermy 190 Taxidermy Buiiding Omaha, Neb. 1092: Dr. Butler, of Cookshire, Quebec, suc- ceeded in obtaining two fine deer as re- sults of his hunt. The trees in Rondeau Park have been re-marked by Mr. J. F. Whitson, of the Provincial Survey’s Department and the work appears to give general satisfaction. Mr. Neil Watson, the lumberman who headed the protest states that the re- marking has been done in accordance with the government regulations, adding: “Anything that has been marked for cut- ting now will do no injury to the Park whatever if removed—in fact will benefit the Park. Mr. Cochrane’s promise has been carried out to the letter and I feel like congratulating the Minister on the wise course pursued.” A party of Sudbury, Ontario, hunters are reported to have obtained seven deer in the vicinity of Hanmer. Only five names are given in the local press but it is possible, of course, that there were seven in the party and the law was not broken. At the same time it looks pe- culiar to give five names and mention seven deer when the law restricts a hunt- er to one deer. A trio of New York sportsmen, Messrs. Carl Pickhardi, S. C. Skerry and W. P. Pickhardi, had a successful hunt at Le- preaux, N.B., each one securing a moose. The one shot by W. P. Pickhardi had antlers with a spread of sixty-two and a half inches and is believed to be the re- cord for the season. Carl Pickhardi who has hunted in New Brunswick for fifteen successive years, stated that he obtained a glimpse of the famed monster bull of the Lepreaux but was too far off to ob- tain a shot. According to the hunters the anima! made tracks as wide as a water pail. Messrs. Stanley and Will Boyd, of Coldwater, Ontario, while out cutting wood found the tracks of a bear and trail- ing him to his den succeeded in getting the animal with a couple of shots. The skin was taken to Coldwater and exhi- bited as proof of the hunters’ prowess. ROD- AND GUN -IN CANADA A trout in a water pipe is not unknown and one four inches in length came out with the water when the tap was turned on at a stable in Perth, N.B., towards the end of November. Eight moose, including some very fine specimens, were shot at McGregor Bay, Manitoulin Island, during the open sea- son Game Warden Watson was fined by the Magistrate at Port Perry, Ontario, for keeping out duck decoys for a longer period than the law allowed. J. Cook, of Caesarea, and A. C: Harran, of Peter- borough, were also fined for similar of- fences. Game Warden Parker, of Valen- tia, prosecuted. The hunters from Alliston, Ontario, re- ported poor luck with the deer but one party not only obtained their full allow- ance but also secured four wolves in ad- dition. A large lynx has been frequenting the neighborhood of Banner, near London, Ontario, and has caused the inhabitants many cases of “nerves.” A. C. Lawson, hunting from Bathurst, N.B., secured a fine moose, having a spread of fifty-eight inches. Herman May, of Doaktown, obtained a caribou with one of the finest heads seen in the season. A. H. Ackley, of South Woodslee, Es- sex Co., Ontario, who accompanied a party on a deer hunting trip to the Parry Sound district was fortunate enough to obtain his deer on the first day of the hunt and thus made sure of success. John Bain, game warden and fishery in- spector for a part of Manitoulin Island dropped dead suddenly at his residence on the morning of November seventeenth. He was recognized as one of the most ef- ficient officers of the department. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1093 LEIPZIG LONDON ESTABLISHED 1831 PARIS BERLIN G. 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He shipped the animal to Sarnia to show his friends that his story could be made good. Mr. P. McFarlane, of Nelson, B.C.,.ob- tained a fine buck deer weighing 230 pounds on Granite Mountain opposite the city on November thirteenth. It was hard work to pack the deer down the hill and Mr. McFarlane was glad of the as- sistance of his scn in his laborious efforts. When they reached the water it was com- paratively easy to load the boat and take it over to Nelson where the fine catch was greatly admired. A party of six big game hunters from Chatham, Ontario, under the leadership of Conductor Bob Crouchman, held their annual hunt last fall on the Spanish River in Algoma. Two moose and four deer were the trophies secured. The camp was memorable from the fact that the members rescued a couple of balloonists who were lost in the Northern Ontario Woods. The men were Swiss and with- out the slightest knowledge of conditions in the Canadian backwoods and were con- sequently in a bad plight. They had been fording streams with their clothes on and these were frozen. They were un- able to make a fire as all their matches were wet and useless. The hunters took care of them for four days and were of the opinion that if they had not met them the men would have died of their hard- ships. Mr. Crouchman has conducted a big game hunting trip for several years. The Banner, Listowel, Ontario, pub- es the following: Mr. Herman Gaus, of Wallace left at this office last week a large section of the antlers of a moose which he had plowed up while plowing a field which had never before been turned over. Several who have seen the piece, and who are in a position to know, say that when on the head of the animal it would have had a spread of probably ten or twelve feet. One might ROD AND GUN IN CANADA High grade Filing Cabinets, Desks, Chairs, Wardrobes, and other Office furniture can be bought most econom- ically from us. 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A farmer living near Smith’s Falls who was caught by Inspector Philips killing muskrats out of season, was brought be- fore Police Magistrate Sparham and fined $430. He had 86 skins in his possession, and the lowest fine the magistrate could impose was $5 for each skin. A bird sent in to E. W. Darbey, taxider- mist, of Winnipeg, and regarded by local natural historians as a freak, has been identified by Ernest Thompson- Seton asa specimen of Clarke’s Nut Cracker, whose habitat is the Rocky Mountains. Reports were recently received at the headquarters of the Fish and Game De- partment at Toronto to the effect that six convictions had been made in the Pro- vince for the infraction of the Game Laws. One was for killing deer with- out a license, one for killing a deer dur- ing closed season and three for hunting on Sundays. 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He cited as an illus- tration the disappearance of the wild pigeon which had been sold’on the New York market by the car load. Now, there was a standing offer of $1,000, for the production of a specimen and no one had yet beeen able to win the money. He then called for the election of officers and the following were selected :—Pres- ident F. H. Conover, Leamington; Sec- retary, W. A. Smith, Kingsville; Execu- tive Committee, the President and Secre- tary and John T. Miner, Kingsville; Ira Pastorius, Harrow; C. E. Winter, Leam- ington; Frank Stotts, Essex and Albert Girardin, Point Pelee. The Secretary read letters received from Messrs Kelly-Evans, A. H. Clarke, G. M. Parker and F. M. Tobin in regard to various matters of game protection. On motion Mr. Milkins—Mr. Conover, the correspondence was received and fil- ed. On motion of Mr. Smith—Mr. Swat- man, Leamington, the name of the Asso- ciation was changed to “South Essex Game Protective Association.” The Secretary read the objects and pur- poses of the Ontario Fish and Game Pro- tective Association for the information of the meeting. The Chairman,, after a few flattering introductory remarks, called upon Mr. J. T. Miner, the well known South Essex sportsman and big game hunter, to ad- dress the meeting. Mr. Miner enlarged upon the necessity of preserving the game. It was nonsense to say that game will exist unless we preserve the stock. Wolves were the most destructive agents in regard to red deer. He didn’t hunt with hounds, but would let the man who does, do so until wolves are destroyed. It should be compulsory to wear a red coat and he gave an instance of how easy it was to get next to moose with such garments on. He would be ashamed to. shoot a doe. He would allow only bucks to be killed. As to small game, quail is the best game we have in Essex, but we might have more. He told of his ex- perience in trying to propagate English pheasants. He imported the original stock from England and raised and liber- ated anumber. He illustrated how pro- lific they were. Shooting of them should be limited to the male bird. It was suicidal to kill the mother of next year’s brood. He kept forty acres as a harbor of refuge for game birds where no shoot- ing was allowed and where he fed and looked after them in winter. Now he had at least seventy-five quail and twen- ty five English pheasants on his preserve. These would spread all over the country next year and ensure next year’s crop. Hunting dogs should not be allowed to hunt in game resorts in the closed sea- son as they disturbed and destroyed the game. He also gave a history of his experience in encouraging the wild geese. It was no use trying to propagate game if shot at every day in the week. It was no use looking for encouragement in game protection from outsiders.. At the conclusion of his splendid, practical address, Mr. Miner was heartily ap- plauded. It was moved by Mr. Miner, seconded by Mr. Mann, Leamington, that the open season on English and Mongolian pheas- ants be limited to cock birds and the sea- son to be the same as on quail. Carried. It was moved by Mr. Miner, second- — ed by Mr. Mann,that all hunters of big — game should be compelled to wear red coats. Carried. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1099 ———+—— | YOU WILL FIND THE “SCHOFIELD- HOLDEN ” IS IN FIRST PLAGE WHEREVER MOTOR BOATS ARE USED IN GANADA. coe cae ene eer eee erm aye ny A reliable engine that may be safelyStrusted in cough weather as well as calm. 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Game wardens were not paid enough to allow them to give sufficient time to their duties. Dogs should not be allowed to roam fields in the close season, and the owners should look after them. The duck season should be_ shortened up. Each county should be allowed to make its own game laws. There should be no night shooting. Ducks on Pelee Point should be fed if any shooting is expected. We should limit duck shoot- ing to certain days in the week. Moved by Mr. Milkins, seconded by Mr. Conover, that duck shooting be pro- hibited in the Southern Counties to Oc- tober fifteenth. Carried. Mr. Smith agreed with Mr. Milkins that duck shooting should be limited to certain days in the week. He thought we should go farther and limit all game shooting to certain days in the week. If this were done seasons that were now successive could safely be concurrent. For instance, on October fifteenth you could shoot partridge and _ pheasants, which gave one an excuse for shooting quail. From the fifteenth day of No- vember to the first of December you could hunt quail over the same ground and pick up any pheasants or partridge that offered a chance. After December first you could not hunt quail, but you could hunt rabbits over the same ground and have the best excuse in the world for killing quail, pheasants or partridge. If the shooting were limited to one or two days a week, which is all the game crop will stand, there could be an opea season on all this game with a total of only sixteen shooting days from October fifteenth to December fifteenth. It would be better for the game and better for the hunters. Dr. Sloane, Leamington, spoke short- ly on his experience in protecting the ROD AND GUN IN CANADA : grouse in Dufferin County.. There the County Council took the matter in hand. Mr. Conover gave a stirring address. He said unless something was done to propagate ducks and prohibit the sale of ducks, there would be no shooting and the guns might just as well be laid away. Market shooting must be _ prohibited. There were no market shooters at that meeting. They take no interest in game protection. Their only interest was in game slaughter. He gave an instance af four brothers at the Eau who fed the ducks until the opening day, got them tame, and then with two pump guns apiece let into them at the first opportu- nity, and got fifty at the first discharge. He was opposed to the automatic or pump gun. The hours for shooting ducks were bad. They should be from sunrise to sunset. As to quail there were only two counties interested. We feed them and people from the East as ta as Quebec come here to help wipe them _off Our people furnished the shooting. We must encourage the farmer. There should be a license on the outside shooter. Moved by Mr. Conover, seconded by Mr. Smith, that the sale of all ducks be prohibited in the Province of Ontario. Carried. ; There was only one objector to this resolution. Mr. Girardin said he earned a little bit of money by selling ducks, and he thought it was a very mean man who would take another man’s means of living away from him. As an instance of his prowess with the gun, notwith- standing the fact that he has but one arm, he said that on one occasion eight- een ducks came into the decoys and only two got away. He thought he should have got the other two. He favored Oc- tober fifteenth for the opening of the season on ducks and there should be no shooting before eight in the morning. If shooting on the east bar of Pelee Point was not stopped there would soon be nothing to shoot. Carp destroy the nat- ural food of the ducks. Woodcock shoot- ing was too late. The proper time was about August first. Moved by Mr. Conover, seconded by Mr. Cullen, that duck shooting be pro- ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1101 There are no dark days for those who use the No. 3A SPECIAL KODAK S 1m p li fi e d W rl t in g > The high power of its Zeiss-Kodak Anastigmat lens (f. 6. 3) in connec- co) Wherever you go you will appre- : tion with the flexibility of Speed ciate the convenience and super- iS ees, Control in the compound shutter ee “ a @ “ make snap- iority of this pen. NEA shots possible on days where a time exposure would he necess- ary with an or- dinary camera. In every detail of construction and finish a per- fect product. Pictures 34%x5% (Post Card Size) Uses Kodak daylight. load- ing film cart- ridges. Price $65 CANADIAN KODAK CO., LTD. At all dealers. TORONTO, CAN. All Dealers L. E. Waterman, Company, Limited Montreal. See For all subjects requiring an ultra-rapid exposure—often under adverse conditions— you will find an ideal negative medium in the WELLINGTON "XTRA SPEEDY PLATE Speed No. 350 MH. & D. The fastest of all fast plates. WELLINGTON & WARD, 13 st. Jonn Street, Montreal, P.Q. Elstree, England. 1102 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA hibited from sunset to sunrise. Carried. Moved by Mr. Milkins, seconded by Mr. Conover, that there should be an Open season on doves. Carried. Moved by Mr. Miner, seconded by Mr. Wilkinson, that no deer without horns be allowed to be shot. Carried. Moved by Mr. Milkins, seconded by Mr. Conover, that our deputy game war- den, Edward Ford, should have appoint- ment by the year and be paid a substan- tial increase in salary. Carried. Dr. Anderson, M.P.P., who was pres- ent, was the last speaker. He said that Ontario was a large place and it was hard to make a law suitable for all its parts. He had had hard work getting the duck season to the fifteenth of Sep- tember. He favored particular laws for that locality. The sportsmen should be unanimous on questions of game pro- tection, for if they cannot agree among themselves the legislators certainly can- not. He would do all he could to carry out the resolutions of the Association. ° He had always attended the meetings and took a great interest in the matters discussed. He reminded those present that they must be reasonable in their re- quests and not make their work ineffec- tive by asking too much. At the con- clusion of his remarks the Doctor was heartily cheered. The meeting closed with votes of thanks to the President, Mr. Conover, and the Secretary, Mr. Smith, for their efforts in making the work of the Asso- ciation a success and, also, to Mr. Win- ter, the chairman, for his business-like conduct of the meeting. Skunk Wanted ANY QUANTITY At Best Market Prices. I pay best in prices for Mink, Coon, Muskrat, Weasel, Lynx, Bear, &c. I pay all express charges, charge no commission. I hold furs separate on request Write for my latest price list. Ji iY ARE ES 72 Colborne Street, Toronto, Ont. PREMIUMS Gonsisting of Tents Sleeping Bags Sleeping Robes Dunnage Bags Kit Bags Pack Sacks Waterproof and Hunting Coats Camp Furnishings Sporting Boots and Everything Necessary or Desirable ina Sportsman’s Outfit. These goods are manufactured by the well-known firm of Woods Limited, Ottawa and Winnipeg, whose trade mark is a guarantee of the high quality of the articles. For Particulars how to earn any of the above, address Premi m Department Roda«Gun In Canada WOODSTOCK, ONT. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1103 Motors and Motor Boats II = eae ise wae. Marine k : : aah , so / seb ce $ nd Les ope eee | ne Agee ee . ee erro ae Are YOU thinking of purchasing a Motor Boat for next summer? We offer you special inducements if you place your order before February Ist, 1911. Our product is the best the market affords and is guaranteed to give the service. Our launches are equipped with our own make of Motors, built from modern design, of high-grade material and by skilled workmen—a motor that is economical, efficient and durable. WHY NOT ORDER NOW ? GET OUR CATALOGUE AND SPECIAL OFFER. WRITE TO-DAY. McKEOQUGH & TROTTER, LIMITED CHATHAM = > ONTARIO MANUFACTURERS GASOLINE MARINE ENGINES AND LAUNCHES. $3.50 Recipe Cures Weak Kidneys, Free Relieves Urinary and Kidney Troubles, Backache, Straining, Swelling, Etc. Stops Pain in the Bladder, Kidneys and Back. Wouldn't it be nice within a week or so to begin to say good-bye for ever to the scalding, dribbling, straining, or too frequent passage of urine ; the forehead and the back-ot-the-head aches; the stitches and pains in the back; the growing muscle weakness; spots before the eyes: yellow skin; sluggish bowels; swollen eyelids or ankles; leg cramps; unnatural short breath; sleeplessness and the despondency ? I have a recipe for these troubles that you can depend on, and if you want to make a QUICK RECOVERY, you ought to write and get a copy of it. Many a doctor would charge you $3.50 just for writing this pre- scription, but I have it, and will be glad to send it to you entirely free. Just drop me a line like this: Dr. A. E. Robinson, K 1981 Luck Building, Detroit, Mich., and I will send it by return mail in a plain envelope. As you will see when you get it, this recipe contains only pure, harmless remedies, but it has great healing and pain-conquering power. It will quickly show its power once you use it, so I think you had better see what it is without delay. I will send you a copy free—you can use it and cure yourself at home. TOURNAMENT DATES. Jan. 10, 11, 12, 13, 1911.—Hamilton Gun Club’s ‘Twenty-first Annual Tournament. Secretary D. A. Wilson, 33 Grant Avenue, Hamilton, Ont. PREPARING FOR THE DOMINION SHOOT. The Belleville Gun Club has transacted business with regard to the annual tournament of the Do- minion of Canada Trap-Shooters Association, which is to be held a. that place in August next. The club decided to affiliate with the Dominion assoeia- tion, and subscribe $50 towards its funds. STRAY PELLETS. The event of the month in the trapshooting © world is the mid-winter tournament at Hamilton. Everything that hard work and continuous effort eould do to accomplish success has been done, and with a fine programme, good attendance and keen competition success should be the order of all four days. WORDS OF WISDOM FROM PAUL NORTH. The development of target shooting as a sport has been part of my business life for the past twenty-five years in connection with the manufac- ture of targets and the perfection and develop- ment of various devices for throwing them. Thousands and thousands of dollars have been spent during that time by various companies en- gaged in supplying the material used by trap shoot- ers, and a very largely increased consumption of their products has been brought about, but I fully believe that the timne is ripe for a very decided change and that the sport must be placed upon a higher plane or it will, instead of showing an in- erease from year to year, begin to show a decline. The present growth to a certain extent is a hot- house or forced growth, and tke tendency is to en- courage and promote tournaments of all kinds, re- gardless of the fact that in certain sections tour- naments seem to grow on every Lush and that the shooters are shooting themselves poor, and begin- realize that fact, are taking up other lines of sport. There was a time when a good shot could at- tend a few shoots in his section of the country and win enough money to pay him fairly for ning to THE TRAP Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada is the Official Organ ef the Dominion of Canada Trap-Shooting Association. should be addressed to W. A. Smith, Editor “The Trap” Kingsville, Ont. All communications * ‘ his time, and also for his ammunition and expen- ses, but that time is past, as it makes no difference how good a shot a man may be, he will go ‘proke if he attends enough tournaments as vow ¢cun- ducted. The principle we are now working on is all wrong, and if we want to make the sport of target shooting the sport it should be we must develop along lines looking to the shooting mod- erately by a large and growing number of sports- men who shoot for the pleasure and recreation of it, instead of the present method of forcing the shooting immoderately by a few who shoot under the faise impression that they can have the sport and make others pay for it. No one plays golf, billiards, or any other game of skill, or goes hunting or fishing, and expects to come home with more money in his pocket than he had when he started out. Gun clubs organize, get enthusiastic, and have shoots every week, and sometimes oftener, and run one or more tournaments a year, and are urged and encouraged to shoot 100 or 200 targets at every club shoot. with the inevitable result that in the course of two or three years all but a few of the well-to-do members have shot themselves poor and the club goes to pieces. Under the present system a very large majority of tournaments are given for the purpose of -get- ting as much money for program advertisements as can be obtained and throwing as many targets per day as possible, so that the club can make a more or less number of dollars and with no thought ot good-fellowship, as is the case in other sports. A particularly bad feature is the fact that in many cases two or three,men either call themselves a gun club or use the name of the club they may belong to, and give a tournament and pocket all the profits. The writer feels certain that if the same amount of money that is now expended in promoting so large a number of small tournaments was judici- ously used in forming new gun clubs along cor- servative lines and with the idea in view of el- iminating as far as possible the possibility of anyone making money out of the shooting game, a new life would be instilled into the sport that would benefit not only the manufacturers inter- ested, but would attract thousands and thousands of business and professional men who can see nothing in the sport at the present time. In order to have some incentive for perfecting oneself in the art of shooting, the organization of strong state associations, of gun clubs would be necessary, and these organizations would give a large tournament each year, with valuable prizes ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1105 CHESTER a ap eh COST eS ie ~ ey pitts iii eg te ee; <—s TAKE-DOWN REPEATING SHOTGUNS It is an easy matter to pay a fancy price for a shotgun, but money won’t buy a better shooting or more serviceable all round gun than the reg- ular $27.00 grade Winchester Repeating Shotgun. These guns shoot close and hard, work surely and wear well. They are made in 12 and 16 gauges and can be furnished with extra interchangeable barrels of different styles of bore at a small cost. Ask your dealer about them. Winchester Guns and Winchester Ammunition are Sold Everywhere. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. - NEW HAVEN, CONN. ——- TRAP J Lyman Elevating Leaf Sight Loo K Hi EF R E ! (Patented). THE FAMOUS Canadian Black Bird No. 46. Price $2.50. This construction allows the use of the Lyman Leaf Sight complete (either Leaf or Bar), and at such elevation as suits best. | The small Stop Screw adjusts for Point Blank. i | Further elevation is obtained by raising i the Slide, pushing forward the Knurled Headed Screw, and, by tightening, it is held in position desired. The entire Sight folds down flat on the Rifle. (This Sight is not at present adapted to i | .22 Caliber Rifles). | | PERFECT TRAPPER. PERFECT FLYER. PERFECT BREAKER. GOOD PICK UP. Packed by an expert. Positively best bird made. Price $2.75 per barrel; $5 00 per thousand, shipped f.o.b. Hamilton. Manufactured by NELSON LONG, 66 Burlington St. West - - Hamilton, Ont. ALSO BOWRON 5 ANGLE TRAPS. Send for 1910 Catalogue. The Lyman Gun Sight Corporation Middlefield, Connecticut, U.S.A. 1106 or trophies, to be contested for by members of gun clubs that are members of the association. Loeal leagues could also be formed that would hold a limited number of shoots each year, having as the main feature team contests for a club trophy and caring less about the number of tar- gets that can ‘be thrown at any particular shcot than about giving those present an enjoyable day at the traps. As an instance of what can be done to get a day’s sport out of trap shooting, there is notb- ing more convincing than the team shoot held between the Audubon Club of Buffalo and the Cleveland Club of Cleveland, O. Thirty-five mem- bers of the Cleveland Club went to Buffalo to shoot a return match at 100 targets per man, with optional sweepstakes on each 20 targets. The Audubon club in eve1y way possible made the day a pleasant one for every member of the Cleveland Club, and, after one of the most enjoy- able days in friendly contest at the traps, gave them an elegant banquet and sent them home a happy but badly beaten lot of shooters. Even now the Cleveland club is preparing for another match that will not take place until next May, and is getting in shape to redeem its lost jaurels. An ordinary tournament given by the Audubon club would not have attracted over one or two members of the Cleveland club, and every member of both clubs had a far better time and enjoyed the shooting more than at any tournament they ever attended. Work along these lines will bring results, and if the proper encouragement is given the Interstate Association to change its present policy, there is no question but what it will do something dur- ing the season of 1911 that will be different from its past policy. The writer hopes this letter will open a wide discussion on the subject, with the idea that good will come trom same. Paul North. TOURNAMENT AT CLINTON, ONT. The twentieth annual tournament of the Ciin- ton Gun Club opened on December eighth under unfavorable weather conditions for trap shooting with the thermometer not far from the zero mark and a gale of wind, which was the cause of the shooting not being up to the usual mark of the participants, among whom were the cream of Canada at live bird shooting. High average was won by H. D. Bates, Ridge- town; second, Phil. Wakefield, Toronto; third, J. T. Hovey, Clinton, and F. Kerr, Crediton. The scores were as follows:— First event, fifteen live birds—H. Marlott 8, J. Hi. Hill 9, H. C. Thompson 6, Geo. Robbins 9, T. Stephenson 4, F. Kerr 12, J. ‘T. McDuff 9, A. T. MeRitchie 10, G. mM. Dunk 13, P. Wakefield 13, A. M. Crawtord 9, H. D. Bates 13, C. Thompson 7; J. T. Hovey 11:; J. Tribner 10; D. Hartbib 7, Geo. Robbins, Jun., 4, S. A. Roch 5. Second event, ten live birds—Marlott 5, Hill 10, Chapman, 9, Robbins sen., 9, Stephenson ov, Kerr ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 9, McRitchie 9, McDuff 9, Roch 7, Dunk 8, Wake- field 8, Crawford 7, Bates 9, Thomson, 9, Hovey 8, Tribner 7, Hartbib 8, Mitchell 7, Robins, jun., 5, Gould 4. Miss-and-out event, divided on seventh bird by Bates, Hartbib, Wakefield and Hill. On the second day more favorable weather. conditions prevailed but it was still so cold that none but the enthusiasts would face it. The shoot was a success in every way and the visit- ors were warm in their praise of the elub and management. The shooting the second day was at targets. The principal event was the club’s third annual long-distance championship, which was won by the veteran and winner of many hard-fought battles at the traps, H. D. Bates, of Ridgetown, with the good score of 44 out of a possible 50. He also won high average. The scores are as follows:— Events: 1.2.3: “4. 5: 6, We eee No. targets: 20 20 20 25 15 25 15 20 20 20 #H. G.. White... ..23) 16 19 19 17 12ei Sil tes *G: M. Dunk....18 1615 15 12 12713) Seats *C, Thompson ..15 13 16 16 20 8 17 11 14 15 P. Wakefield ....14 16 20 20 20 10 14 10 15 17 H. D. Bates ....19 16 18 17 22 14 22 14 18 15 ES PRODI cestens os 16 18 11 16 20 12 18 13 16 17 J. E. Hovey .:..18°15 15 17 19° 120 eae i: SGurahamnge 5.3 13°13 -1 77-16) 18 LO aisaee Ge M.. Mitchell: .-15 12, 1713017 A2ZeS ea Gees J. E. Canitelon...14 15-12 16 20 11 17 10 15 16 H. C. Chapman. .15 16 14 13 19 11 17 10 14 16 G. Robbins, sr...12 14 14 16 16 11 18 11 20 15 Ae Mball tie Go8 ase 16 16 16 16 20 10 10 10 14 15 1D) ECarG Ol Dar rentet= 15 13 16 13 15 10 15 12 16 17 G. Robbins, jr. ..14 15 15 1117 915 1014 % *Professional. Events 5 and 7 constitute long-distance cham- pienship. Events 6 and 8 were novelty matches. Events 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 and 10 counted for average prizes. H. D. Bates, Ridgetown, won high average at live birds. He also won high average at Tar- gets and the Ontario long distance Handicap from 22 yards. He used U. M. C. steel lined shells throughout. Eighteen out of twenty shooters used U. M. C. shells. ‘‘Shorty’’ Cantelon can run a live bird shoot with anyone. Twenty competitors at live birds is considered a good turnout. Some of the boys came a long way to attend this, one of the most popular shoots in Ontario. Shorty was here, there, and everywhere, and look- ed after the wants of all present to the King’s taste. al ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1107 “DOMINION” QUALITY (Items from the West) DOMINION. 303 Lee Enfield. Alex. Martin, Calgary, using Dominion, beat all previous records on the Provincial range by two points with 303 Lee Enfield. DOMINION © Regal Ballistite. A. Blair won the season’s High Average of the Vancouver Club with Dominion Regal Ballistite. Season’s High Average at Nanaimo and Ladysmith, both won with Dominion Regal Ballistite. Dominion Cartridge Co., Ltd. Ammunition Manufacturers | MONTREAL _ -.: CANADA ~ Highest grade rifle, shot gun and revolver cartridges. 1108 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA —— TOURNAMENT AT HESPELER. The annual pigeon shoot of the Hespeler Gun Club was held on December first nd second. Some of the best shots in Canada were shooting but for some reason or other they did not show up as champion shots. Mr. George Sachs, of Hespeler, was high man. He shot 24 birds out of 26. Six. Bird Event. The following are the scores: od. Thomas, Brantford) 2.2... oe 2 A es) OO N. Mitchell, Brantford’. 33. -- eee 6 4 5 BC. Marlatt, Woodstock 9 )cs. 4-0-6 6-5) Geo. Robbins, Dunnville .......2:2..- 43-5 H. H. Tremaine, Brantford ..#....:...- De Ont dg. Wayper, Hespeler: ej. ae are 4 4 3 @has.. Sachs, Hlora..:. se-4-e ee eee 5 4 4 EH, G: Sachs, Hespeler 2.0... ose 2 AL Geo:, Sachs; Hespeler:)- 2 (Oliver: 9c ocscen ee eee 35 23 H. Marsh 7: 4-20::..25. oe eee 45 30 Nelson, chong: «.:. #2 3. « fae. See 55 44 T.. We? Barnes: 2322.5 See. eee 61 53 M.” Raspberry 2 << 5 = onli eee 50 39 W. J: Wark 23... borer eee 35 25 W.. Dillon. 4.34 Jee eer eee 45 27 S.. Spratt. sooo) =e ee 45 26 D;* Konkle ?. 2... -. eee 45 28 N.S. Armstrong «><... se eee 35 22 Dr.Wilkon . oo 34.5.<.c8 see Soe oo 35 J? -G. Cline =... 222 eee 35 27 J: “Hunter... 022). cae eee 40 30° A. Jarvis’... f.¢ 2533 20 14 a ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1109 ' Count the pins-one,two- and tell “ Z _at a glance the lightning lock ITHACA { Cut shows Improved Mode No. 4, $100 list gun. {Insist upon getting our Improved Model— you can tell it by counting pins in ‘frame—there are but two. { This is outside evidence of | simplicity. § Every pin or screw put in a gun frame is to keep one or more parts in place— t he fewer pins the fewer parts and the less liable to get out of order. {j Try a 20,bore—you’ll like it—5y lbs. up. § Catalog in colors FREE—18 grades—$17.75 up. ITHACA. GUN COMPANY, BOX 13, ITHACA, N. 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The Hamilton Gun Club will hold weekly live bird and target practices until after the tourna- ment. GOOD SHOOTING AT OTTAWA. The week:y shoot of the St. Hubert Gun Club on November nineteenth was notable for the number of persons who while not members, are in- terested in the sport, and attended with a view to joiming the elub and gc:ng in for the clay- bird game. The club is anxious to inelude in its membership roll everyone who is interested in shot gun shooting and therefore extends a cor- dial welcome to anyone who visits the traps. : Salen eee ee eae 19 14—33 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Boothivéc~)-nst-dee an oe eee 15 18—33 Weighh packer aca: ieee 15 16—31 Cameron; Wa, sees he Cee ap 11—22 Winners—Sangster, class ‘‘A’’; Bradley, class B.’’ Practice events—25 birds each: SED BIbb) ans eee ee ae des 18 Sangster’: i's. oe «sabes fe @ = 3 ieee 21—24 Secretarys csstevece 20: een 21—18 Beatties 6.00...) 0.00% Gas as 0 Or 20 Bradley p02 cee oes sk oe 16 Following are the scores made on December third: BiG. White... 1+ 2 seelee sae 21 20 23 Sangster V.wcalade ae ee oe 22 18 24 Braflley: 2) Seiskoe 5 eee hee 21 24 18 PREOOD". “i035 onc ote ote ete 21 21 21 WOUNSOMOS Whe ine aae hve eee Lyf 19 Secretary 9 ities cies. eee ie 22 18 Geo Wihiteds 2 c.ce ee ee ee 13 14 Sibbith \ Ses. . Me sea ee 16 20 16 Beattid ar ss. wees eh eee oe 24 22 22 DNET OTS te Nee ea eee eee 19 21 Borbesy se Stee .5 ca eee 13 20 16 Several beginners also took part in the shoot. The following are the results on December tenth, three events being contested, twenty-five birds each: Sangster eee eae en 22 21 21—64 Beattie. 2c eres ahs Sake 22 21 22—65 Var Kins 3 2 ao dics tequnacaieee choses 22 21 20—63 Bradley*":% .as 3 soa cseatens 19 19 23—61 Corby oh 6 Patan eee wee 22 20 15—57 - THE COBOURG GUN CLUB. The first meeting of the Cobourg Gun Club was well attended. The following officers were elect- ed:— Hon. President—H. B. Cruso. President—J. G. Jackson. Vice-President—George Armour. Secretary-treasurer—Ernest Throop. Executive Committee—W. L. Allen, Ernest Vi- vian and T. York. At the Seventeenth Grand Annual Individual Rifle Championship Match of the famous Zettler Rifle Club, held at Union Hill, N.J., on November eight—Stevens Rifles and Stevens Telescopes won the first, second and fourth prizes. The distance was two hundred yards and the first, second and fourth number of points scored were 2278, 2239 and 2203 respectively. The winner of the first prize was A. Hupalek, of the second prize, F. C. Ross and of the fourth prize, L. C. Buss. The results of this important Annual Individual Rifle Cham- pionship Match show how well Stevens Rifles and Stevens Telescopes assist in making top-notch scores. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 12 GAUGE Ml. CLL f Vy Repeating Shotgun Made famous by its dependability. The solid top and side ejection keep gases and powder away from your eyes; help quick, effective repeat shots. Rain, sleet, snow and foreignmatter can’t getinto theaction. The mechanism is strong, simple, wear-resisting. "The double extractors pull any shell instantly; two special safety devices prevent accidental discharge while action is unlocked, and an automatic recoil block makes hangfires harmless. All Marlins are strongly made, finely balanced, accurate, hard hitting guns, and are the quickest and easiest to take down and clean. Illustration shows Model 24 grade “A” 12 gauge; it has all the features that make for a perfect gun Send three stamps postage today for our 136 lhe Marlin Firearms Co, page catalog, describing the full 7Zzr/Zz line. 67 Willow Street, - | NEW HAVEN, CONN. MALCOLM RIFLE TELESCOPE SIGHT is specially adopted to Big Game Shooting and Long Range in open country. For further information, address— — R. F. EMMONS, 5 Sherwood Street, AUBURN, N. Y. —— The Sure Death Trap This trap catches animals by the neck instead of the feet, killing them instantly without injury tothe pelt. A humane feature that is certainly commendable, besides it saves every fur to the trapper. It is maiein three sizes and has the best trigger action ever put on a trap. This trap has made a great record for itself the past season. One Trapper caught 18 Mink and ro Muskrats with three traps. Send : dime for our new 84 page illustrated Trappers’ Guide. It explains everything. DAVENPORT TRAP CO., BOX C, DAVENPORT, IOWA The time to hunt is at either end of day. The kind of sight to use is the one you can see. Daniel’s Patent Concentric sight is the bestin the world for those dark places. You can prove it. Price only $2.00. Address C, DANIEL,, Box B 3 Melbourne, Wash. When writing Advertisers kindly mention RoD AND GUN IN CANADA. 1112 TORONTO DOINGS. Stanley Club. The shoot on November 19th was well attended and quite a few visitors also enjoyed the sport. Below are the scores:— Shot at Broke SIOROLIIN GS ae ees! oc 8 os ee 125 106 MeDorinell: \<\ise.2 ot tar iene She ee 110 43 lye ee Sti es ore, Ocha 105 94 UTE OS tics Siccere eas. seat eet 100 84 HOOCY a2 Sen Os Be eee 95 71 1S thi ihre ge eens a eis Bee 85 64 TOW ta ee oe he oe ee 85 53 MCMOnzIe. = ate. cae 85 28 BIg t= 208s 28975 FS Sa Ee 75 57 GeeScheibe <2. hip owe ee 75 52 Dev Vian SD izer Ws tee oo 70 55 Dros Ben “Wyck. = wis apes eal pep toe 60 52 iHattond’ §. sok f-2 Soe oo eee 60 46 Or MIS CMP sce a2 50 oie me 50 25 PSPATTOW ie aia ihren eke ort aciw ofeueres 35 25 MUP apete PA Ooi oles Samenee 25 23 Scores on November twenty-sixth :— Shot at. Broke J Oselinm™ 9s 2 NSS Oe eee 125 93 Danks 22. & Se eS eee 110 86 Macdonald 2>. . ae. oe Sec e 105 46 SYP iMate sron ore aha to etm, Pete oy ote ook 100 85 Gagscheied £5. es... sc os cara 90. 63 Cs D pal ently CKicagetpeucensr-,srcacaone ee 80 68 rae VRS WZ Os sstca ta, o, 0: cere etsters ie 53 18 ULE (cer geee pen Re eae art icary he 60 56 CEL re Eby CK: 62h ts; scsreye orovege-ate oleae 55 51 Sa wi eneonon Son. ote ae 50 37 Gray... .. . Ses 50 23 SOR Metastatic cio feteiaks sycieccnistoeeoe 50 38 olures* (40425 22522 Skate 50 30 TACK ENZ1C * 9.5 aie epee 50 26 RSTO Wit os, Bee rsich, See 50 21 21 5 rs See Ye oe a 40 30 10601) U: letorergrar nent Paci ear yoscetucoerne 40 26 EDIT 7, Wonca Aral per ts eee 35 29 That trap-shooting is steadily gaining in popu- larity was evidenced by the large and enthusiastic number of shooters who took part in the club’s regular weekly handicap on December third. ‘The new members are increasing their scores, and se- veral promise to develop into top-notchers before long. Hulme was high gun, with 95 per cent. to his credit. Visitors will be welcomed at any time, and all who are interested should come down to try their skill. Targets are only one cent each, ard shells can be purcha d on the grounds. The fol- lowing scores were made:— Shot at. Broke Hooey 22.0. Se Eee eee 100 65 Macdonell. + Gee ees 100 52 G. Scheibe':: Assess: saaeee. 90 66 Brown ©)... TLS eee eee 90 55 SSpTINger ./. . i. ane eeeee Seen 75 64 Eeumewick ....0cGc.e an eee 75 54 RQOReTth. ... 24a 65 48 [SSL RR ca ep pee 60 57 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA P-Whel 3 1 Re” eae Oe Rh 60 41 Massingham 7.70). asa eek 60 38 Maekenzie: 25.5 eee 55 31 Sawdensteser 8 eee ees 50 36 Holmes™** Stee" ae eo 50 30 Dr: Vian Wuzercs © ss oeeeca ae 50 31 Buchanan. 25. ee Oe 50 30 Halforda ice = hoe het ee eee 40 31 Sparrow “ots eos ten eee 30 23 UTES ss 2 Ree sae ee 25 22 MGKINS: 2.2). a ee ee eee 25 12 Dunlop »- 73.23; eee 25 7 On December tenth, the scores were very good considering the severe snowstorm. A. Hulme, Dr. Van Duzer and T. Sawden made straight scores. Supper was. served at conclusion of shoot. The president, W. Ely, presented the prizes in a very able manner, also some very good speeches were delivered by R. Fleming, known as ‘‘the father of the eclub,’’ and by P. Wakefield, E. Hirons, G. M. Dunk (how much is there in it?), A. E. Edkins, Mr. Mackenzie, J. Douglas and others. The evening was brought to a close at 9 o’clock, and everybody returned home satisfied with the day’s outing. Scores: (Aca srl e; apres -retersg: 10 J. Massingham ..... 8 Dr. Van Dazer ...:. 10 ED Sproiger eases 8 TS Sawden ee eeen ee 10° W. Bly =e eee 7 WP telo garth sweets 9 .P. Wakefield): -=. 7 Mr. Mackenzie ..... 9 J. Douglasy-e- see if BR: -Bleming ss.) soe 8 J. Pearsalliteesosee 7 GeDankaryaseaee 8 .G@: Schiebeseeene-tee 6 We oseliniteenaccnriae 8. Mr. > Farmer sapien i otek 55 33 Be Ws Crat peter cutee «s,s aia laetels 45 35 Cr Ee OILED Somer, cass wre eae See 55 39 SIP CAT Salle. oreo we fo 3 ckte cetete eters 5d 39 VED ITER ics. gio Mayen piel cece wae 100 12 PE Real paths 2 xn.vaic's a\e.515 Segal ete 25 ae, OU PRCUI EL OD coy aoe artis kis kPo we cole acon 35 29 PaOleveland: 2 .hoc. hoc cee gree 25 10 Ve UV ALLA CE s. teane ch sce whe teveLahers Meehus 25 12 PATEK. SOMO. ox ais, Siete So \ets erase eee 25 16 At the regular weekly shoot on December tenth the following scores were made, P. J. Boothe win- ning the silver spoon: Shot at. Broke JNO OO MSDE SNe Breer Senne 35 27 Dias sShowe sic cfs net eens 25 18 ele SOSA! = ee cs es Ae 25 19 175K O11 EF] (2) Ree eum os anak esa 35 20 WEMICD Tit 2s ccc. acres 70 55 Pee Boothe’: aAccore ote eee 45 37 Gal. Hambly: 2 .iss tates cet 35 24 PD: WMiOG aw ...4.i2 leis cinwssaebeanenunsel 35 25 O),. TORRY LACE ae eepehs Sicko er emneEee area 35 29 CAD. Ten, Byek...o2cbsute2 ee 45 33 apr SRoherusOlmccm:. 2. kimi ace 20 8 Bela MOGTOlY are Se ee 20 9 acm AACE. cree ctor ne cee rete eyes ay) 18 Se LOD CSOT cd. mrcret cnoric a ieueeer ovate 35 26 Deak aMurphy: 2.2 witha, Sos 10 8 Ne ipernardee 52. -g.te es . nace Se 45 26 ORGANIZATION WANTED AT KINGSTON. The ‘‘Kingston Standard’’ of a says: Several sportsmen of the city are advocating the formation of a trap-shooting club. They point out that many places in this vicinity have such an organization, while Kingston has not at present anything in this department of shooting. Trap-shooting, they point out, is the nearest ap- proach to hunting possible without actually pursu- ing the game. There are a number of residents who, being ardent hunters, and not having the time to spare for a hunting trip would like to or- ganize a trap-shooting elub. Anyone taking an interest in the proposed gun elub should discuss it with E. F. Fuller, 194 Wellington street, for further particulars. recent date THE SPORT AT GUELPH. A number of local trap shooters of Guelph drove out to Little Germany on November twenty-fourth and took part in a handicap live pigeon shoot. Dr. Roberts, of Guelph, was high man of the day. A pleasant time was spent by the local sports. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA T. E. C. writes from Ottawa: ‘Please put a little notice in Rod and Gunto the effect that my spare hounds areallsold. I am still in daily re ceipt of letters in answer to my advertisement Rod and Gnn certainly reaches the hunters,” Mr. Wm. Wilson of Guelph, entertained a few of his trap shooting friends to a live bird shoot on November twenty-second and although the birds were fresh from the country, some very good shooting was done, as the following score will show: Birds Score Weiss Mitchell. << csc > se- vere see 12 11 Opes rnin ome Sridie. isitigos 12 5 Vis Pilly, prea hes stot owe aetna eee 12 6 Wim Wilson rp eich enraere ere 12 8 Mee asintanlene cis ooonccnod: ya6- 12 6 CALGARY GUN CLUB MEETING. The annual meeting of the Calgary Gun Club, Limited, was held on November sixteenth in the offices of the Royal Insurance Company. The President, Dr. J. N. Gunn, presided, and there was a very fair attendance of the members. The most important business on hand was the election of officers for the ensuing year, which resulted as follows: Hon. president—A. E. Cross. President—H. C. Andrew. First vice-president—R. G. Robinson. Second vice-President—J. Stewart: Secretary—John B. Jardine. Treasurer—Joe Garden. Executive committee—W. B. McLaren, A. G. Plunkett, Ed Grice, Alex Martin, A. Huddell, W. C. Nanearrow, A. K. Morrison. . Field captain—W. B. McLaren. The Gun Club is in a very flourishing condition, and 1910 proved to be the banner year since its incorporation. There was a very large increase in membership, but the members are very hopeful that 1911 will prove to be even better than 1910. The excellent financial condition of the club was entirely due to the very able manner in which the club was maneged the past year by the three retiring officers—President Dr. J. N. Gunn, Se- eretary, H. C. Andrew and Treasurer A. Huddell. The questions of costs of birds, weekly spoon shoots and tournaments for 1911 were left to a later meeting of the execttive committee. A circular letter has been issued from the Scho- field-Holden Machine Company, announcing the early appearance of a catalogue of motor boat designs for 1911. The announcement makes par- ticular mention of the success, during the past two seasons, of the Schofield-Holden patent under- water exhaust and noiseless expansion chamber. In November, Mr. J. F. Taylor, a competent au- thority on motor boats and gasoline engines, was appointed wusiness manager of the Schofield-Hol- den Company. Re ét “ ROD AND GUN IN:CANADA 1315 Have You 2 7 Gun Club in Your Town “> If not, let us kelp you organize one so j; that you may enjoy trap shooting. It’s a sport that has quality that must be experienced to be appreciated. It’s a sport that appeals to a manly man. The experience and assistance of our representatives 1s at your command. A postal from you will have our best attention. zc. J. du Pont de Nemours Powder Company Established 1802 Wilmington, Delaware The “ Old Reliable’’ Parker Gun wins for the EIGHTH time The Grand American’ Handicap SCORE OF 100 STRAIGHT FROM 19 YARDS. At Chicago, Ill., June 23, 1910. Mr. Riley Thompson, of Gainsville, Mo., made this record, which has never before been equalled in this classic event. The PARKER GUN in the hands of Mr. Guy V. Deering, also won the Amateur Championship at Chicago, June 24,—scoring 189 X 200, shooting at 169 singles and 20 doubles. The Prize Winners and Champions shoot The PARKER GUN! Why Don’t YOU ? ee eenbemeees 7 Warnes St PARKER BROS., Meriden, Conn. TRADE NOTES Questions concerning diet are among those of vital interest and it is not always easy to decide on the food value of any given article of diet. It has often been found satisfactory to make tests and experiments on animals and very valu- able information has frequenily been obtained in this manner. In order to test the food value of Bovril, the well known preparation of beef. Prof. W. H. Thompson made a series of experi- ments during the past year at the School of Phy- siology, Trinity College, Dublin, and the following is the report of those experiments communicated to the British Association, Sheffield. This has created considerable interest amongst the Medi- eal Profession. ‘‘In order to secure a decisive test, dogs were first brought to a constant weight on dried dog biscuit mixed with known quanti- ties of water. Bovril—from 2% to 7% grammes —was then added to the food, with the result that the weight of the animals went up as much as 50 to 100 grammes, or, in round numbers, ten - to twenty times the weight of the Bovril given. Afterwards Bovril was discontinued, and the ani- mals feli back to the original weight.’ Compared with the effect of hard-boiled white of egg, it was found that eight to ten times as much weight of the latter had to be given to obtain the same in- erease in weight. In several of the experiments there was retention of reserve nitrogen, and in all an increased utilization of other foods. It was therefore concluded that Bovril had both a direct and an indirect nutritive value, the latter by eaus- ing a more complete digestion and absorption of the other food given.’’ Hundreds of our readers have taken up the study. of Taxidermy, and many of them write us that they consider a knowledge of this great art an actual necessity for the modern sportsman. We believe that any hunter or trapper will keep up interest in outdoor life by learning to mount the fine specimens of birds and animals which he se- cures. It is really not difficult to learn Taxider- my if one makes up his mind to do so. A little careful study and practice under the proper in- struction for a few weeks will enable the hunter to mount and preserve his trophies in a very suc- cessful manner. In addition to the great inter- est that one takes in this work there is a splendid profit to be reaped by selling some of his mounted specimens, or doing mounting for others. It is a great pleasure to us to recommend our readers to the Northwestern School of Taxidermy, Omaha, Nebr. ‘This institution has taught Taxidermy for ten years with wonderful success. If you have not already received their prospectus, we advise you to write to-day and secure from them their liberal proposition. The Standard Arms Company, of Wilmington, Delaware, writes: We regret to say that untrue statements have appeared in some of the dailies and one of the trade papers concerning the action of this Company in reducing its manufacturing force. We had supposed that any reputable pub- lication would take the pains to verify a report of this kind, especially one that appears in the daily press, which as you know is more sensational than accurate. it is an easy matter to communi- cate with us, and learn the actual facts, which are as follows:—The Standard Arms Company had been running a day and night force for about a year, endeavoring to get on the market in time for the 1911 season, with both the automatie and hand operated rifles. We maintained this manu- facturing speed until about the first of November, when, as you know, the big game shooting season is over as far as the dealer and jobber is con- cerned. We therefore reduced our force, as do other firearms manufacturers, with a view of run- ning light until we felt it was time to begin more energetic operation. We are now working on 1911 product, as well as the additions to our line, which consists of four models of Standard Art Engraved rifles, making a total of ten rifles listing from $30 to $2uv. FAST CANADIAN BOAT... The accompanying illustration shows ‘‘Zip,’’ a remarkable speed boat which has just be-n de- ‘*71p’? THE FAST CANADIAN BOAT. livered by the J. H. Ross Boat & Canoe Co., of Orillia, Ontario to Mr. W. O. Cudworth, one of the officials of the Canadian Pacifie Railway. The boat at once assumed supremacy among the Lake Couchiching fleet. It is 24 feet over all, with a 4 foot beam, and develops a speed of 18 miles with a 3 eyl. 12 h. p. Ferro Engine. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 111°7 = Che 7A /f] =i SZ MN, es SS Dr _sss iz es , SSN —— & Hunters of Big Game throughout the British Empire are buying “Ross” Sporting Rifles because of their accuracy, power and “handiness. ” Even a $25.00 “Ross” Sporting Model can be matched for accuracy against any imported arm—no matter how costly, while there is no action more reliable nor quicker. Dealers throughout the British Empire sell “Ross” Rifles. $25.00 and upwards. Illustrated Catalogue sent free on request. THE ROSS RIFLE COMPANY - - Quebec, P.Q. 1118 A Alex Johnston G. H. Cashmore Why not have your GUN REPAIRS done by experienced workmen? It costs no more. Send them to us. We guarantee our work. Johnston & Cashmore Eastern Gun Works, 494 Eastern Avenue - - PHONE MAIN 4062. Toronto The ‘“Hennicks” STANDARD MAGNETO For ‘“ Make and Break”’ or “‘ Jump’’ Spark Ignition. Absolutely guaranteed to fire every charge every time. Ten years usage by many of our customers proves the durability of the ‘‘ Henricks’’ Magneto. How many hours, how much gasoline would certain ignition save you in ten years’ time? Few parts. Efficiency Guaranteed. Sold on THIRTY DAYS’ FREETRIAL,. Write for Catalogue and Prices. HENRICKS NOVELTY CO, 314 W. Georgia Street, Indianapolis, Ind. The A. R. Williams Machinery Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont., Canadian Distributors. A but ROD AND GUN IN CANADA of ali ducks—Solomons of the air. You can’t knock down mallards with a paddle nor can you get them witha gun that plasters its shot all over the face of creation. A mallard shot is generally a long shot, and long shots require a hard-shooting close-shoot- ing gun. That’s why the long-headed man who goes to a mallard country takes a Lefever. When he swings it on a towering pair of mallards he He knows it— Vos know mallards—-wisest and wariest does not question the result. TWO CLEAN KILLS The reason a Lefever kills clean and sure and far is Lefever Taper Boring. But if you buy a Lefever for the taper bor- ing alone, you will get more than your money’s worth. For instance, you will never be hand- icapped with looseness at the hinge joint. The exclusive Lefever screw compensates for a year’s wear by a trifling turn that you make yourself with a screwdriver. LEFEVER SHOT GUNS Sixteen other exclusive Lefever features and Lefever simplicity and strength make the $28 gun the peer of any $50 gun on the market. Camera almost Upwards to $1,000. Send for free catalog is not and get Lefever wise. LEFEvVER Arms Co., - a 20 Maitbie Street, Syracuse, New York. Luxury to the true sportsman, subscriptions, and a KORONA PETIT Camera, size 3% X54, willbesent you. This camera manufactured by Durston Special 20 Gauge. Price, $28.00 Gundlach-Manhattan Optical Ce. Rochester, N. Y. 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PaTTYT ner PROeorcreeeTvTrTimnar AAMT M PS erf Chatham, Ontario, Canada. A Sanitary Pipe Free In return for ONE new subscrip- tion to Rod and Gun in Canada. Address Premium Dept. W. J. TAYLOR, LIMITED, Publisher, Woodstock, Ont. NEWHOUSE This Trap is absolutely reliable. Never fails to hold game. | Af all — 2 Dealers. — Trp! sizes to catch anything from rat to bear. ONFIDA CO 1123 = TPE bd SPEEA eg PEER A AY EES eA Eco edd Dod ZUVEA DEA BEVBLA DEA PUPPET EEA EOP SA PCPS BEd 2) (HOSTER ID E4PE4 bed): “Jh=4 FEORE9 4 b=4=4 E46? EG EEA SD Dee U Ed EHC ROD AND GUN IN: CANADA Sg fe abst bashed bea beg bata dpbed bed bed bad bad bad badibd bad Ex bed bedibsdes ped ped cdbedbadibedsdbedipedtas bad Modern Sporting Gunnery A Manual of practical information for sportsmen of today By HENRY SHARP Author of ‘‘The Gun Afield and Afloat,” ‘‘Practical Wildfowling,” etc. With Over 250 Illustrations PREFACE) 255 fates 5 -taa1 sent Page V. CHAP. I.—A RETROSPECT ........ CHAP. If_MODERN SHOTGUNS.. Barrels, Actions, Fore-end Fasten- ing Locks—fixed and hand de- tachablea CHAP. III—MODERN SHOTGUNS (Continued) Safety-bolts, Ejector, One-Trigger. CHAP. IV.—MODERN SHOTGUNS (Continued) The Processes of Manufacture and» the Gun Complete. CHAP. V.—MODERN SHOTGUNS (Continued) Sizes, Lengths, Weights and Char- ges, —oring, Shooting- Power and Performances, Pattern, .eneration and Recoil. CHAP. VI—SHOTGUN AMMUNI- TION Cartridges and Cartridge-Loading, Primers, Gunpowders, Powder Pressures, and Barrel Bursts. Shot Velocity and Sizes. Double Rifles. CHAP. VII—MODERN SPORTING RIFLES CHAP. VIII—MODERN SPORTING RIFLES (Continued) ..........- Single-loading, Magazine, and CHAP. IX.—THE NEW ACCELER- ATED EXPRESS RIFLES AND AXITE POWDER ed ) ee ed Will be sent postpaid on receipt of price, $2.00, or FREE in return for 5 new yearly subscriptions to Rod and Gun. 43 92 125 162 191 215 CHAP. X.—BALL AND SHOT GUNS AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT — CHAP. XI—THE SIGHTING OF RIFLES Trajectory. CHAP. XII—SPORTING BULLETS. CHAP. XIII—MINIATURE RIFLES FOR MATCH, TARGET AND SPORTING PURPOSES CHAP. XIV.—GUN-FITTINu The Try-Gun and its Uses, Stock Form and Measurements, Second- hand Gun-Buying. a CHAP. XV.—GAME SHOOTING IN: GREATABRITAING 222: tae eee CHAP. XVI—WILD FOWL SHOOT- ING IN GREAT BRITAIN The Various Species, Guns and Loads. CHAP. XVII. — THE SPORTS- WOMAN; HER RATIONALE IN THE FIELD AND HER EQUIP- MENT CHAP. XVIII—LADIES IN THE FIELD (By the Duchess of Bedford.) CHAP. 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CANADA ROD AND GUN’S ADVERTISERS. Readers who fail to consult our advertising pages miss a large proportion of the most interesting matter in the Magazine. learn much from these announcements. They will find that they may 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. AEROPLANES. Detroit Aeroplane Co. Ines = o--e 13 ACCESSORIES. iBiuiralo, Carburetor Os, 4 eee eee 6 ullespie. “WM: 2. aoe a ee 1133 Henricks Novelty= C0. Seterra corte eee 1118 Hercules. “Hleciries@o:. a--8. +2 ee eee 6 Staskite! Re Wo Hardy Con 2 eer cee 6 Spliidori. (Ct Ub? Set. Meena oma oe 5 PRTOUG. 7 EL. Gr COt- oa 5 ee es eee 1079 CAMP SUPPLIES. Aylmer Condensed Milk Co. -...:.:....... 1063 Ales and) Porters) Jno. luabath oe aeo2e ane oe 1061 * Bromo.wMineralGo mote. ee eee 1063 Bovril 1061 Clark. Williiam® 35 33... 62 Set oe 1057 Club Cocktails, G. 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British American Business College ....... 1071 FUrS Carter, WH: T..& Comiis be. cs eee 1087 Gaudio, (Ga & Blume eae = ie eee 1093 MeMillan Btur &* Wool \Go.=-~- «eee 1091 Rosenberg “Bros, 2). 3... 222 ss | ee 1091 Redick Hidex& HureCos 2.20. oa 1091 struck-Ohaitin' Cow. 22. .: = occ aeeegee nee 1091 Sulberman? 5 & “Sons... a6 =. oe eee 1091 Taylor, PIG 5s f..c0 sic xs Sagere ee ee 1091 Uma ni HOS. 9 cn Hoe? olen es ee ee 1089 WaTEG To Se os Scene, neetelrae oe oe 1102 FISHING TACKLE. Bristol Steel Fishing Rods—horton Mfg. COP uae Bao Sts oe akc bee 1083 Hardy’s Rods, Reels and Tackle Hardy BYOSe Wai ct 2s ees eee 1079 GUNSMITH. Johnston & Cashmore ~.. 2... -. eee 1118 GUN SIGHiS. Daniels, 2C.. Sis 35... Se cite cee eee gE ba Himmons eRe URS So). ase sw aos cos eee eee x a | nymaniGun sight; COL. —)) sc. ost eeee 1105 GUNS, RIFLES, AMMUNITION, Etc. Dominion, Cartridge Gok o.oo a. seen 1107 Du Pont de Nemours Powder Co. ......... 1115 Hamilton Powder Co: sete) oct reeee 1113 ithaca -GuneGos % £.c2 55h. = ae tect tee eee 1109 1kaffe EH. dH: kCo2e. neat oere ae eae eee 1109 Long Nelson’) 34)... Gaeat sees tere 1105 efevers Arms ©0, (sac 5 cise ee creer 1118 Marlin’ Pirearms, Gos ter. 9 IPMN I te do ce ine, oy oe a eos Ce ah 4 Reid Newfoundland Co. ..-.-+---+++++++: Dominion Printing Ink & Color Co. ....... 15 SPORTSMEN’S EQUIPMENT. MPUEETCLY RRAZOLS o.oo soos oe slate ewe 8 Ee Htigog:. weal, Bros. sid olsen er wae i we ae Wood Waste Distilleries Co., Inc. .:..... 29-1113 Davenport Trap CORM Rote ane Oa moO 1111 EARL cnsah> .....0....0. 28. e es Daniel Ore, or ingle ya apices yor oe ees alata tal ID ASSL iis Bly 6 ea o.oo rotons oo opera cic 14 MOTOR BOATS. Heyes, The, Brothers, Limited ......------ 16 SII TETIMBES TOS a eyes. segareesi sous eoie er ansnidel « «aig 1065 Oneida Community Co., Ltd. ... ...-----: 1004 MARINE MOTORS Regal Safety Razors ......--+-+++eeesees 8 ' Starr Mfg. Co., Ltd. .......-- see ee neers 7 Brown, B. F. Gas Engine Co. ............ 3. Siibhs, Wale tee ace eRii se she han eee 1131 Buffalo Gasoline Motor Co. .............. SW Awan sieCinenilGiy ss ootoueanopoocc dacoo nc 14 oid “iy LU 010 See oe a a 3 ES SibeDSeeVEOTOTMAG:, tepeisvems «isis. cic ast. ss es 2 TAXIDERMISTS, Cooper, Sherman Co. .................... (gs 2 ce 5 a Cece ah pri Oe crt ice arto Oe 1083 Ferro Machine & Foundry Co. ............ TSS 5 coe as ae ty ne eee REE 1087 General Machinery Co. .................. 4 Northwestern School of Taxidermy...... 1085-1091 CeeOLOE IC O.e iz on ee ARs Siete 58 4 Honest. Iriya s Motor Co: ... oe. on cys = safe le0 1119 WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. moeckwood-A'sh Motor Co .2...). 2.2 ess 2 1132-1133-1134 1132 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA For Sale, Want, and Exchange Depts. Advertisements wiil be in- serted in this Department at 2c. a werd. Send Stamps with order, Copy should not be later than the [5th of the month. AUTOMOBILES, FOR SALH—Olds runabout, been used only a month. Single cylinder, 12 h.p. A bargain. Box T., Motor Maga- zine of Canada, Toronto. nnn nnn EEE EEE EEE SESE BIRDS AND ANIMALS. eese, trained as decoys. Apply Sam Ont. J2¢ FOR SALE Schell, Port Perry, FOR SALE—Finest peckled trout eggs, fry, fingerlings, etc., at the private hatchery of Dr. A. R. Robinson, Silver Creek, C * don Mountains. Address J. Walker, Supt., Cald- well P. O., Ontario. N-120 FOR SALE—Taree pairs of Golden Pheasants, per pair $10.00: Golden Pheasant eggs, $5.00 for 13; Ring Neck Pheasant eggs, $2.50 for 13. If necessary will exchange for sporting goods. Carl Herman, Pheasant Breeder, Yar- mouth, Nova Scotia. LIVE BLK, DEER, ANTELOPE, BUFFALO, PHEAS- ANTS, partridges, quail, swans, peafowls, ducks, geese, squirrels, ferrets, parrots, animals and birds of every descripition for sale; price list free; complete illustrated catalogue, ten cents. When you write, state what you. want. Horne’s Zoological Arena, Kansas City, Mo., (or) Denver, Colo. Dept. G. S-6t DOGS. WANTED—English Setter pup. J. C. Hunter, Pembroke, Ont. 1t WANT WOLFHOUNDS—Send age, weight, height, ccat, color and price. R. W. Allen, Drawer G, Lemberg, Sask. ENGLISH BEAGLES—Choice Beagles for sale, fully pedigreed. J. H. Boynton, Smith’s Falls, Ont. FOR SALE—A pair No. 1 Foxhounds, guaranteed on fox, rabbit or deer, true as steel and must be sold. Hector Tin- ney, Cavun P. O., Ont. 1t I HAVE SEVERAL broken Beagles, pedigreed, registered and most of them bench winners. List sent upon application. Grand River Beagle Kennels, W. M. Middleton, Breslau, Ont. tf FOR SALE—Choice thoroughbred Irish, English and Lle- wellin setter pups and trained dogs—pointers, spaniels and retrievers, prices reasonable. Enclose stamps for descrip- tions. Thoroughbred Kennels, Atlantic, Iowa. 8-3t FOR SALE—Two Airedale Terriers, one two years old. the other two months. Also some puppies, later. No fancy prices expected. Apply to W. R. Cunningham, Annapolis Royal, N.S. 1t FOR SALE—‘‘Chesapeake Bay Retriever Bitch, eligible for registration, whelped September 25th, 1908, also a few choice retriever male pups, whelped June 16th, 1910. Write Box 508, Deseronto.’’ n-2t. FOR SALE—TIrish Terriers—Dogs and puppies of all ages, full pedigrees. Carnlough Kennels, Vanleek Hill, Ont. neat: THE FRONTIER BEAGLES, Chatham, Ont., offer at stud, at a reasonable fee, three beagles representing the blood of Field Champions Clyde and Hempfield Little Dandy, and Imported Demon and Florist, that have produced almost all field trial winning beagles of note in the p t fifteen years. Address 77 Victoria Ave. FOR SALE—A broken beagle, eighteen months old. This fellow is a good looker, his sire is a Field Trial Champion, so he is bred to hunt. First express order for $15.00 gets him. R. A. Richardson, Chatham, Ont. 40 BEAGLES, bred from best hunting and show stock. At Toronto, Smith & Hardy won six firsts, two seconds, one third, winners dogs, special for best three and other specials. Write your wants. We can please you. W. F. Hardy, Winterbourne, Ont. 1}O0R SALE—Irish Water Spaniels, Courtown Mike (Imp.), out of Bridget, from Imp. stock. One uog, three bitches. $20.00 each. Also one dog just one year old, $30.00, a big fellow. Sam Holmes, Box 2, Chatham, Ont. 7 months old, by ENGINES. Two 35 horsepower Sintz marine engines. Heavy duty, fully equipped. Price attractive for imme- diate buyer. Full particulars. M. J. Schloezer, 212 Niag- ara St., Buffalo, N.Y. j2t FOR SALE FOR SALE—Cheap for cash, several marine engines from 2 to 10 horse-power, various makes. Will sell at a bargain. Give full particulars as to style and horse-power required W. H. Martin, Sporting Goods Dealer, Woodstock, Ont. tf FISHING TACKLE BARGAINS, The following fishing tackle bargains must be sold at once. Great opportunity to purchase genuine bargains:— U: 85 (Spin Piles) eachs cc. cielo Po SeiccC eC U. B. Live Frog Harness Hooks, each...........essewee Sullivan Safety Hook and Reel Guard, each........... Coller Rubber Winding Grips, each..... sviclslosie'ciain ais aia Forty yard Pillar click reel, brass, each...:.....++ee0- McCurdy Frog Harness Hooks, each..... eie!e's a/ets atalelelsintate Genuine Star Spoon Baits, 1-0, each........ stolanie(eleiafeteiats Success Fish Head Luminous Spoon Baits, each........ Gut Casting Tin Cases, aluminum, each...........+e0e Anti Cussin Fish Hook Holder, each.........+es-+e+e0e A. B. Patent Troll, near gold, each..... alate cictaiereteletelehatn Landing Net, 26 inch, linen, each.........ceercccccece Kelso Pearl Spoon Bait, each.......... Sendacoca coc Hartung Feathered Bass Bait, each........--eeseeeee Fly Book, imitation leather, os inches, eacb........+- Gem Carlton Reel, - Rubber and Nickel Click Reel, "each. aro \a'slaisicisinta ain a iateletate Fly Book, dark roan, 6% inches, each..........+-se0e Pillar Brass Reel, eighty yard, click, each............- Gaff Hook, without barb, each....... Elite Single Minnow Pail, 8 quart, each. 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F., peep and globe sights, cover, reloading tools, ammunition, every- thing first class. $20.00. E. BE. Harwood, Woodstock. it ITHACA HAMMERLESS, .12 gauge, both barrels full choke, in a one shape. Price $20. Cost $40. Murden Johnson, Box 86, Niagara Falls Centre, Ont. it TOBIN EJECTOR. single trigger, also interchangeable two-trigger plate, 12 gauge, like new. Price, $50.00; list, $120.00. Address, Box 211, East Liberty Station, Pittsburg, Pa. “FOR SALE—Winchester 32-40 model, .94, perfect condi- tion, like new, a grand shooter; 2 boxes shells, Ideal re- loading tool, $12.50. Acil Fairbairn, Box 3, Vintnor, Ont. 1t FOR SALE—Winchester Sporting Rifle, .303 British, with re-loading tools, cleaning rod, canvas case, ete. First- class condition inside and out, $13.00. Box 30, Rod and Gun, Woodstock. j2t FOR SALE—.351 cal. Automatic Winchester, fitted with $3.50 Lyman sight and extra magazine. Shot less than 50 shots. Will iake $25.00 or trade for .401 calibre same kind of gun. J. W. 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Elgin Specialty Co., St. Thomas, Ont. eos Sestaleslestefelestotelele defeleloteieiteteieieioiioios VOL. XII. 7 No. 9 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA WOODSTOCK, ONT., FEBRUARY, 1911 CONTENTS FOR FEBRUARY, 1911. A Snowshoe Trip Through Algonquin Park—The Joys of a Winter Trip Through EUG = AVWEDUISIS p arertadeenly out cic-s int Sy ohec anes ay loo = ca Opa Rem eo Rat OTS G. W. Bartlett 1137 ASWinter’s Deer Hunt in! BritishColumbia, . 02... ..5. eed be ne eenwlee ce Rk. C. B. 1144 The Lure of the Chase in Civilization—A Camp in the Winter Woods..F. B. Doud 1147 The Land of the Caribou—A Successful Hunt in Newfoundland ............... BP las PaoNw steels (esis! ok chage eros: haga e's, o Ohsbals: speencper oleae tea W. Douglas Wilkes 1151 PeBeHNINT. Hee erta Meme; MLAWS Sf. é ateyo ccainieyshe abovnay< ehausl.ogeis) sie )Sueucteyeiadeiars ese 1156 Along the Line of the Grand Trunk Pacific—From Edmonton to Fort George... . 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Sallows, Goderich, On CANADA [* VOL. 12 WOODSTOCK, ONT., FEBRUARY, i911 No. 9 A Snowshoe Trp Through Algonquin Park The Joys Of A Winter Trip Through The Wocds BY G. W. BARTLETT. GREAT deal has been written re- yar garding the charms of the AIl- gonquin National Park in Sum- mer, and truly there is not a spot in America that affords the tired city man and the lover of Nature just what he wants as surely as does this great game preserve of two thousand square miles. When you walk into the ticket office of the Grand Trunk Railway and purchase a ticket for the Park you are as sure of getting value for the expendi- ture as you are when you go into the Bank and exchange your bills for gold. How few however, of our people real- ize the charms of a winter’s trip through our grand Northern woods, they think of it as a spot near the North Pole where thirty-five below zero is the order of the day. Clear and cold it is but wonderfully dry; no damp winds to chill you to the bone; you go out with the thermometer twenty below zero, the sun shining, the trees bending under their load of snow, a perfect fairy-land, and it sends a thrill of delight through you that makes you feel like shouting, and in your heart you thank the Great Master that you are alive. I left South River on the G. T. R. on the morning of March 7th, 1908, drove some twelve miles, then took my snow shoes and crossed country to Kah-Wah- Way-Ice-Mog Lake. Here I remained all night in an old hunters’ camp. I had no blankets, having sent my sleeping bag back from South River, knowing that after the first night I could make shelter houses where we had blankets, etc. After a good supper and a smoke I stretched on an old bench and slept till morning. Taking an early breakfast I started across the lake and down the south shores “of - the “Amable Adu jhond: VY teached the. shelter. house on. Tea ake-at “ten in 5 the. motaing: ~. Here I found two of the Rangers and was soon partaking of a dinner fit for a king. The In the Winter Woods, 1138 afternoon was spent smoking and ex- changing news and we retired early, pur- posing to start for Long Lake in the morning. Tea Lake is one of our finest lakes, about ten miles long, with many pretty islands. Leaving early we took our sleighs load- ed with provisions and blankets and had dinner on an old dam on the river be- tween Tea and Long lakes. I was de- lighted to see the abundance of the fresh work of the Beaver. At the foot of Tea Lake, especially, we found a very large colony, and they were hard at work cut- ting down white birch and drawing it to ROD AND GUN IN CANADA for Amable du Fond, reached the shelter house at nine o’clock, noting abundance of mink, marten and otter tracks and deer everywhere. We also saw some fine beaver dams and houses that were evidently well filled with those wonder- ful little workers. As we wanted to ex- plore Birch and some other small lakes, we decided to remain here for the night, and a grand afternoon we had, full of in- terest. We saw a number of deer that did not seem the least afraid of us, in one case walking across the lake to inspect us more closely. On Birch Lake we got a very fine fox, and that night the wolves Watching for Beaver. the ice, where they had a regular slide- way into the water. Deer tracks were also very numerous. After dinner, Steph., who doesn’t smoke, said: “I will throw a line into the river while you smoke,” and in a few minutes he had three splen- did trout. How they did make the line sing; nothing like a trout in swift water for a good fight! What a supper they did make, served up in Steph’s best style! After dinner we travelled the entire length of Long Lake and camped for the night in a comfortable little shelter house on the river. At seven the next morning we started made the woods ring. Steph. and Jim were in good spirits, expecting them to visit some of their baits. Early on the morning of the eleventh we started for Maple Lake, crossing Til- lie and Raven Lakes, two little gems sur- rounded with splendid woods. We reach- ed Maple Lake at noon, had dinner and started across Upper Maple or Erables Lake to Lower Maple. The day was grand and we were in good spirits. When we reached the lower end of the lake, Steph. found the wolves had visited his baits and he soon found a very fine female beautifully marked. This I bought from A SNOWSHOE TRIP THROUGH ALGONQUIN PARK Steph., and it stands beside my desk as I write. We then pushed on to the shelter house on the lower lake, reaching it before four o'clock. After taking a good smoke we started out to look for more wolves, and Steph. soon came in with a very fine dog wolf. Jim also had a fox, so that we had a busy evening skinning our find. Maple Lakes are two beautiful lakes, and we found game in abundance. We had a good, long day and when Steph. announced supper, were prepared to do justice to the bacon and beans; and fine they were. 1139 related what he had actually seen done by one of these pests. I will give it you as nearly as I can remember as he re- lated it. “IT was going,” said he, “down the lake to look at some poison I had out when I noticed a large wolf on the ice about three hundred yards off. As he was coming my way I slipped behind some brush on the shore and waited for a shot. The wolf turned in at a point and as I was watching for him to come out a splendid buck sprang on to the ice with the wolf in hot pursuit. He did not give tongue. They ran two -hundred and fifty yards The Deer’s Foe. March the twelfth was mild and bright and at seven we were off again, and after taking a trip to the foot of the lake start- ed on our return to the camp of the night before. Reaching Tillie’s Lake, Jim found one of his baits gone, so Steph. and I took the lead and he started on the trai: of the wolf. We arrived at the shel- ter house at a quarter past three, and an hour later Jim came in, bringing the skin of another very large wolf. That night over our pipes we talked wolf, and Steph. when the wolf seized the noble fellow, tak- ing a terrible snap at his hind leg just above the hams. He then dropped back and the deer turned, stamping his front feet angrily; the wolf did not move until the deer again started across the lake, when with a rush he repeated his former action. This was done the third time, the deer bleeding badly all the while and in a few moments the wolf had him down. As soon as the deer fell the wolf walked around behind him and with one fierce 1140 Whitefish Shelter House. snap broke his back completely. Steph. then fired but failed to bring the brute down. He afterwards skinned the deer and examined its back carefully and assur- ed me it was broken. Although I had seen a good deal of their slaughter I was not aware that they had such jaw power. I took the head of the large dog Steph. had brought in the night before and open- ed its mouth to its full extent, measured the spread and found it to be seven and a half inches and such fangs, capable of in- flicting a terrible wound. March thirteenth we started across country for Burnt Lake, passing Tillie and Bartlett Lakes and over the Nipis- sing River. It rained hard all day and the snowshoeing was of course bad. We took dinner at the shelter house on the Nipissing and pushed on for Burnt Lake. Although the rain came down in torrents [ enjoyed every foot of the tramp. We found moose very plentiful here and the woods being a splendid growth of young red and white pine were in these days “when this grand old monarch of the for- est is so fast disappearing’ enough to ROD AND GUN IN CANADA atone for all the hard travelling and the wet clothes, for we were soaked. Just before reaching Burnt Lake we crossed Emerald Lake. I never saw any- thing more charming than this lake, full of little pine clad islands. We could hardly tear ourselves away from it, and I thought as a I took a last look at the charming spot: who could improve upon the work of the Almighty? Truly, He las made all things well! We reached Burnt Lake shelter house at half past two finding a dead wolf on the ice close by. Here I had expected to find other rangers but was disappointed. However there was plenty to eat and lots of good wood, so we were soon dry and comfortable. It turned cold through the night but the morning of the fourteenth was fine. As Steph. and Jim had more than covered the section under their charge, I sent them back and started for Grassy Bay at eight o’clock, taking my wolf skin and some supplies. Burnt Lake is a grand sheet of water with some fine islands and grand pine clad shores. The ice was glare and I pushed on at a good rate reaching the Depot at the head of the lake shortly after nine o’clock. Here is situated McLaughlin Bros. depot and from there ] had a good road and I made the next twelve miles by noon. Here the Agent made me welcome and I enjoyed the splendid dinner provided very much indeed. While sitting at the office window enjoying my pipe I noticed away down the lake a little man with a very long gun and at once recognised Pete, one of my men, and his companion Bob. Their appearance changed my plans somewhat and I went with them to our White Trout Lake shelter house where we spent Sunday. Monday we started early, had dinner again at Grassy Bay and pushed on to Otter slide where we decided to camp for the night in the new keep over. One could hardly credit without seeing them the number of deer we saw, five and six at a time, going in all directions ‘The tracks along the road looked as though a drove of sheep had been driven along,” and they seemed to have no fear, stand- ing to watch you till you were out of A SNOWSHOE TRIP THROUGH ALGONQUIN PARK sight. Otter, beaver and all other fur bearing animals were in evidence every- where. We started at eight next morning for Lindies Lake, via Island Lake. There was a cold North-west wind blowing but the day was bright and we could travel very fast as the ice was splendid. At the head of Island Lake we met some more Rangers and decided to have lunch, when Bob and Pete started back and I continued on to Lindies Lake, reaching it at two o’clock. I decided to push on to Headquarters. Crossing Lindies, Pollies and Cranberry Lakes I found game of all kinds in abundance. II4I could wish. Bird life is also abundant in this section during the winter months. It is true there is a vast difference be- tween a winter and a summer trip through this region. The latter is also full of delights, with more animal and bird life at every turn and the added charm of feel- ing a ten pounder tugging at your line as you paddle across the lakes or the pluc- ky fight of a four pound speckled beauty as he darts like a flash of gold through the rapid water, giving you the fight of your life, and just when you think you have succeeded darts off again for another bat- tle till you see the last foot of your line out and have to depend on the spring of A Woodland Scene. I reached home at five after one of the most enjoyable trips I ever had. When I left home I was just recovering from the grippe and one would say alto- gether unfit for such a trip. I returned in ten days feeling like a trout and ready for any amount of work and travelling. That is what the woods will do for you in winter. I know of no finer way to spend a vacation than to take your snow- shoes and go on just such a trip. Every moment is full of interest, fresh scenery all the time, animal life everywhere, all that the heart of a lover of the wood folk your Bristol to save the situation; the splash of the beaver as he slaps the water when diving at your approach, the moth- er duck as she flutters along close to the bow of your canoe, making all sorts of fuss trying to divert your attention from the little brood that have scudded off to the bank to hide under bunches of grass, and the noble buck as he lifts his head, the water dripping from his antlers and watches with interest, not fear, your ap- proach standing knee deep in the lily pads where he has been fecding on their roots, or the shy little beauty, the spot- Madawaska, ted fawn, as it lies hidden in some stn- ny spot on the bank, are all sights enough to stir the imagination. All these you miss in a winter trip but there are other delights that the summer does not afford and they must be felt to realize their charms—the snow laden woods, the tracks of those animals that travel in winter, the fact that you can go where you like over the crisp snow, glid- ing in and out among the monarchs of the forest and the many trails that cross your path. First there are the tiny tracks of the mouse. You look with interest at the little path and think what a journey he made, perhaps only a few strides for you on your snowshoes but a real journey for him. Then the print of the squirrels as they dart from tree to tree: great little chaps they are although hard things are said of them and alas we know some of them are too true! Still how we should ROD AND GUN IN CANADA miss their merry chatter from our win- ter woods. Then you cross the path of the porcupine. From his den among the rocks to the great hemlock yonder, where on a bright day you can see him feeding on its shoots or yon maple. You have been wondering how the bark was so cleanly taken from its branches but he could tell you and if you examine them closely you will see the teeth marks. Then the bound of the deer through the snow! You follow the track of a huge buck as he bounds over the hill. You measure the space between and you find he springs sixteen to eighteen feet at a bound. You follow on and you come to a great pine tree lying blown down and you look to see where he jumped over it. There is perhaps a foot of snow lodged on the top of it but this has not been disturbed. The tree is only about two feet and a half from the ground. Your guide tells you the deer did not jump over it but went under the log and you laugh at the idea. Upon ex- amination you find it true and wonder how he got under. It is a question that puzzles a great many but they do and will nearly always go under. Again you cross through a moose yard and perhaps have a close view of the monster as he wades off through the deep snow. Now you are puzzled by a track as if a board five or six inches wide had been drawn through the snow by some unseen hand. You follow jt and pres- ently you come to the end to find the track of the otter. He mzakes a few bounds and off he goes again for another slide. over the snow, sliding sometimes thirty or forty feet. You say what a jol- ly time that chap must have! It al- ways makes me think of boyhood days when we used to run and slide to school. As you follow along the ice of some beaver pond or creek you see the path of the beaver where he has drawn his wood through a hole in the ice. Here you also find the track of the fisher the marten, and the mink. At night when you reach the shelter house and after a good supper prepare to have a smoke but before you get your pipe full drop it and hurry out to listen A SNOWSHOE to the chorus of the wolves as they make the woods ring with their war cry! “some- times you see them but not often.” Bird life is also found on your trip. Starting early in the morning your path leads along through a balsam grove. You are looking around when the snow lifts just at the toe of your snowshoe and up starts a grouse giving you quite a surprise. You never. know just when this will happen. The grouse dives into the snow going completely under and in a few minutes the wind covers him up snugly up for the night. The whisky- TRIP THROUGH ALGONQUIN PARK 1143 of rough work. Beyond these consider- ations nothing more is necessary for thorough enjoyment. Of course if he is well habituated to using his eyes so much the better—he will see many things hitherto hidden from his vision and his enjoyment will be corresponding- ly increased. If he is good on snow shoes this again is all to his credit and adds largely to the pleasures and joys of a winter’s outing in the woods. Yes it has a charm and builds one up in body and mind in a way no one can imagine without experiencing it. Once Spring. jack comes and joins you in your noon- day meal, the pine crossback, the nut hatch, the chicadee, blue jay, actic three- toed, the downy and many other wood peckers, including the great pilated, all do their share to make bright your win- ter visit. Those who have tried it become en- thusiasts over winter vacations as over summer ones. The winter vacationist in the Canadian woods should be able to endure a little hardship and do his share try it and you will find it will result in a winter fever just as surely as the click of the reel will bring on the spring teve: and you will find the one as hard to get rid of as the other. But don’t worry. Your business will be better for it, your friends will enjoy your company more and it will make you like yourself better too and, best of all, it will fill your heart with a love for the Great Creator who has made all things perfect alike in. win- ter as in summer, A Winter's Deer Hunt In British Columbia BY R. C. B. ARLY in December, 1909, I re- E. ceived and accepted an invitation from a friend of mine, a well known hunter and trapper, to visit his cabin in the mountains and spend a few days hunting with him. My friend’s cabin is twelve miles south of Grand Prairie, B.C., and I had a long day in the saddle before I arrived. The sun had just set as I reached my destina- tion and my friend, whose name is George Hazelhurst, had returned only a short time before from visiting one of his trap lines, My first care was for my horse and when he had been attended to for the night we returned to the cabin. As host, George undertook the duties of cook and it would have astonished many city folks to see the good supper he served up though he was without a cook stove. He did not take long about it either and being sharp set with my long ride in the open I satisfied even George’s hospitable ideas of enjoyment. Both of us were glad to retire early as we had arranged a lengthy programme for the morrow. George was up and had breakfast ready before daylight. It was a good breakfast, too, and consisted of bacon, beans, hot buttered bannocks, steaming coffee with condensed cream and sugar by way of trimmings. - With a good idea of what was before us we made a hearty meal and were soon ready for the trail. Our guns had been looked over the previous night and a glance assured us that all was well. George had a Ross sporting rifle and I carried a .303 Savage. All day long did we tramp without catching sight of a deer. On one oc- casion we came across a couple of tracks in the thick bush but they were not very fresh and we concluded not to follow them. When we reached camp just pbe- fore dark we felt rather tired after our long journey. A good night’s rest, however, restored our vigor and we were both on deck early next morning prepared to resume our hunt. Our experience the previous day caused us to decide on playing lone hands. In many places we found the bush too thick for us to travel to- gether without making some noise. The air was clear and frosty and the ther- mometer registered eighteen below zero when we looked at it before breakfast— and noise carried a long way in such an atmosphere. Before I had left the camp half an hour I caught sight of a coyote running up the side of a steep gulch. As soon as I caught sight of him I emitted a whistle and he stopped and looked across at me. I took a good bead on him and fired. He dropped, rolled down the gulch for about twenty feet and lay there. _ I found that I had hit him in the heart. After hanging him on a tree by the leg I resumed my tramp. A mile further on I came across the fresh track of a big buck. That track upon examination, certainly “looked good” to me. After following it for some distance I noticed that a coyote’s track had joined that of the deer. I made a closer examination of the two tracks and soon saw that the buck had beer fol- lowing the coyote instead of, as I thought, the coyote following the deer. The tracks led on through the thick bush and across deep gulches and often I saw when the buck had stopped to partake of bits of choice grass, etcetera. I noted further by the fresh signs that I was gaining up- on him, During his wanderings he cross- ed another deer track and I gathered that this must have been a buck also, as I found the one I was following had rubbed the bark off the trunk of a big willow and tramped down the snow in his rage. The other buck, however, had passed by three hours before. When he tired of this bit of exercise the buck I called “mine,” by reason of WINTER’S DEER HUNT my long tracking, returned in almost the same direction he had come. I followed on his back track, keeping a sharp look- out for any signs, as I expected to come upon him any moment. Although I trail- ed him through thick bush for nearly an hour my expectations did not materialize. Again he struck out into the open and led me up asteep hill. It was now nearly noon, and I knew he would soon be lying down on the top of a ridge and looking back on his trail. JI was convinced that I had my work cut out to get near enough for a good shot, for I had a stiff hill to climb. After half an hour of this work. and just IN BRITISH-COLUMBIA 1145 another little rise, and on nearing the top took double precautions, creeping along on hands and knees and not forget- ting to keep within shelter of a bunch of willows whenever possible. On reaching the top I saw an even piece of ‘ground ahead of me, this being covered with thick burnt timber. I look- ed about for a few minutes and thought I perceived the ears of a deer, though I could not see its head or any part of its body. After a long gaze I saw it move and a portion of its neck came into view between the _ trees. Now was my chance. I took a very careful aim and fired. A Mule-Tail Deer of as I was gaining the summit of a little divide, I saw, for just a moment, the top of a big buck’s head and antlers. By the time I had reached the top of the ridge he was out of sight. I saw where he had been lying in the snow, and knew that he had not been there long, as the snow had not started to melt uader him. I struck out again in pursuit, the sight of my quarry infusing new energy into my tired limbs. Indeed, after the sight of my quarry I. felt . ten years younger than in the preceding few minutes. In a couple of hundred vards I came to British Columbia. For a minute or two | could not see a sign of the deer. The brush was very thick. J made my way ase I could to where the deer had been stand- ing and saw I had dropped it in its tracks, the bullet piercing its neck about six 1n- ches behind the ear. To my astonishment ] found it to bea large doe and not the big buck I had been following for hours. After bleeding it I went back to see what had become of my (?) buck. I found he had turned sharply to the left a few yards in front of the spot where I had fired at the doe. For an hour I followed his tracks into as soon 1146 some very thick dead timber, where I gave him up in disgust, returning to camp and picking up the coyote on my way. I found George returned before I reached the camp. He reported having seen two deer, but was not able to obtain a shot. Next morning we took the horse and brought in the deer, and the following day it was necessary for me to return. Before parting George made me promise to.renew my visit, and I fully intend, un- less unforeseen obstacles intervene, to take advantage of his kindness. Before closing may I refer to the dis- ROD AND GUN IN CANADA tains are steep and rugged and cut up by deep gulches, making it almost impos- sible to travel far without experiencing a few nasty falls. One trait of the deer which adds materially to the difficulty of bagging one is that they are invariably found near the tops of the mountains. It is a case out here of the still hunt- er’s wit, hard work and sense of sight against deer caution and senses of smell, sight and hearing. Look on the other side at the man with the dogs. He calmly saunters down 1. The Hunter’s Cabin. 2, A Coyote. o Sample Feet Above the River That Flows at its Base, cussion between the dog men and the still hunters. One of the former describ- ed the still hunter as one who “sneaks” upon unsuspecting deer. That man has never hunted deer in the mountains, or he would know better. Deer are suspicious and always on the alert. Their senses of hearing, seeing and smelling are all of the keenest. When a still hunter starts out in the morning with the intention of bagging a deer he certainly has a hard day’s work ahead of him. Our moun- of British Columbia Mountains. Two Thousand This Cliff is but Which is Hardly Visible in the Illustration. to the shores of a lake, and concealing himself near a run, waits, with his rifle across his knees, until he hears the dogs give tongue. Then, if the deer comes his way, he drops him as he goes by. If his first shot fails he often has another chance while his victim is in the water. The writer fails to see any matching of wit against wit in the dog men’s meth- ods of hunting. Out here a man has first to earn his game before he can possibly manage to secure it. Our Camp in the Winter Woods. fog fy Paes Se Claymont Camp, a Trysting Place of Good Sportsmen. The Lure Of The Chase In Civilization A Camp In The Winter Woods BY FS B- AYHAP the story of the incident which led to the formation of the Claymount Winter Camp is well worth the telling and will inter- est many of the readers of Rod and Gun. It was the morning of the first day of November, 1909, a glorious morning with a tang of frost in the air, and although engaged in the prosaic task of ploughing my thoughts were far away with the hunters in the north woods. While fol- lowing my work almost mechanically I was suddenly startled by hearing half a dozen shots in the woods near by. Some disconsolate fellows, I thought, unable to go to the north after big game making the best of the situation by hunting squir- rels near home. The volley was followed by a single shot and I said to myself “Old Charley’ has secured a pot.” I resumed my occupation with more in- terest in my work when I noticed the DOUD. horses prick up and look towards the woods. I glanced in the same direction and could scarcely believe my eyes when I saw a deer in the act of leaping the fence not four rods away. With easy lopes he crossed the furrows, pausing a few seconds on the hill, looking behind him, and then sailed over the next fence into the old pasture field. Again he paused awhile to look back and immed- iately after he disappeared over the hill. Well, I was “jiggered’’—that was the only adequate expression to describe my surprise; who would not be in a similar state?—to see a deer running free in the Township of Dumfries in Old Ontario. 3efore I had quite recovered my senses half a dozen fellows .came tumbling over the fence, hot on the trail of the buck and presenting appearances truly comical for a band of hunters. There was Andrew, ye olde time sport He Jumped Over Into the Woods and Looked at Them. with a light .32 rifle and full of buck fever. As he passed he called out ex- citedly, “I shot at him! Oh, my, I must have hit him! I was so close but you know—” I lost the remainder as he re- newed his efforts to remain in the lead. I saw Jim toting an old muzzle loader. rammed with No. 6 shot. George had a little .22 and the others were carrying sticks. Of course there was a dog fol- lowing the boys. ‘Chum hearing the noise came to ascertain the cause and both of us catching the fever, succumbed to the lure of the chase and left the- ploughing to take care of itself. Later on I learned that Jim and George when engaged in ploughing like myself found a “goat” feeding with the cattle. The animal edged away as they went nearer and finally leaping the wire fence stopped and stared at them from the shelter of the adjoining woods. “Gee,” exclaimed Jim, “That’s a deer!” Who can blame them for organ- ROD AND GUN IN CANADA izing a chase with deadly designs? As we ran we spread out and made a diligent search for our quarry. Ere long I came across four fellows engaged in squirrel hunting. They had secured eleven fine ones—black and grey. When I hastily explained the situation to them an in- credulous smile spread over their faces and I saw that my veracity was at a low ebb with them. “Oh, yes, it is possible,” remarked one, addressing thé other, “we got a deer in the same place thirty years ago. It was feeding with the cattle also. That’s an old tale so I didn’t expect to have it resurrected in the present day!” Without any further words I left them and continued the chase, shortly after- wards shearing Andrew’s encouraging call: “Come on, boys, hurry up, hurry up!” Sure enough the deer was seen to en- ter the woods out of which the squirrel hunters had so recently emerged. An- other hoodlum with a .22 joined in the chase and the noise was renewed. The guys half a mile back heard the shouting and started to return but their disbelief had robbed them of any chance they might have had. As I know the district thoroughly I circled the wood and gained the lead. As I reached the far corner and was con- sidering where to turn I looked about me and saw, within two rods of the other side of the fence, Mr. Buck looking at me and apparently bewildered by all the noise that was being raised behind. As I threw my stick at him, the only weapon I had, he rushed into the bush. The fir- ing of the .22 scared ‘him and jumping the fence again, he sailed across the field and was soon far away. As he reached the other end of the field I saw a man with a gun. The man fired, the only re- sult being to cause the deer to go a little faster. With a wave of his flag he dis- appeared from view again. All who were following the hunt had a glimpse of the buck at this point and agreed that it was a sight well worth seeing. Over at a farmhouse I retold my story and once more found the laugh against me. Just at that moment the deer reap- peared. Silhouetted against the sky he looked larger than he really was and THE LURE OF THE CHASE IN CIVILIZATION after facing a couple of horses for just a minute he raced off with leaps and bounds for the side road. The good lady of the house, throwing aside her disbelief, plunged into a severe attack of buck fever. Shaking her apron she called upon both men and dogs to hasten and prevent the deer from get- ting away. Some one appeared in a buggy and I mounted, hoping that we might manage to keep that deer in sight. The fellows behind arrived just in time to see the fun—the good lady, men and dogs in a noisy mix-up. During the course of the chase Andrew met an old friend whom he had not seen for a quarter of a century. They shook hands and again parted.. Even the claims of such an old time friend could not keep Andrew from the chase, the lure was too strong for him to resist and he made no effort to escape. The horse and buggy took us to the road in time for us to see a herd of cat- tle bunch together and the deer disap- pear over the gravel pit hill. ‘When the stragglers reached us we held a council of war. One of the men had a dog, part hound, which had been to Muskoka the previous fall and, accord- ing to his owner, was a cracker jack for deer. All that was required was to give him a scent. Across the newly seeded wheatfield the deer had left distinct tracks. Into some of these the boy thrust the dog’s nose and then the dog became excited, made a circle or two and set off on the trail as though he were in Muskoka. “Call him back!” cried Andrew, “he will only run the deer away from me.” Ina long drawn out line we followed on. The trail led us very close to the playground of the St. George’s school and here the dog lost the scent in a stream running through the small cedar ravine, By this time it was high noon and as we neared the village we enquired of the school boys whom we met if they had seen anything of the deer. The sceptic- ism of the elders was nothing to that of the youngsters. “Ho, say, what are you giving us?’ exclaimed more than one while one young Sobersides remarked “We saw two déars just go into the 1149 Smelled of the Twenty-two and Got Scared. school!” Bully for that youngster, he- scored off us that time. We secured lunch in the village and our numbers were reinforced by several men who felt the lure of the chase. Amongst them was the miller who lug- ged a heavy Mauser and brought a fine old hound named Ring. Our diligent search even when thus aided, was useless and at length we ‘had to admit ourselves beaten. The run in the open, however, was good for all—youth and middle age, the finest medicine for opening up our lung cells it was possible to procure. With some those ceils had remained dor- mant since we played fox and hound at school and our experiences reminded us of those past and happy days. Sitting in the woods, rehearsing the incidents of the day between whiffs of~ the pipe, the Banker remarked: “If we had only a little camp-fire, boys ’twould be just like the real North woods!” The observation expressed our feelings and we were all filled with strong desires for - Cn eee fee 1150 larger shares of the free and unconven- tional life. The hunting moon passed but the memories of our hunt did not fade and when the moon was again full those memories took shape in a summons to all who had assisted in the chase to ap- pear at Claymount Camp, a winter re- treat in the woods. Early in the chase the deer had circled this camp and it ap- peared appropriate to arrange a gather- ing in such a suitable place. A dozen good fellows made their ap- pearance on an evening when the air was nippy with frost and imbued with the novelty of the scene heartily enjoyed themselves. A hot backwoods supper was the first item on the programme and this was followed by a smoker. To many of us that evening gave the finish- ing touch to our memory picture, like as the setting sun gives tints to the close of a glorious autumn day. As we lingered outside the Camp one man voiced the feelings of all as he ask- - ed: “Why not have more of this?” In the moonlit woods, in the exhilaration caused by our experience on that winter evening the bond was cemented and our camp club was formed. On the following week the members spent a day in rabbit hunting. We scar- ed the squirrels and hunted the rabbits. The Banker, looking at the other fellow and not taking any heed to his own steps, blindly smashed into some brush and nearly broke the game laws by slipping on a partridge which went whirring away from beneath his feet into the next bush. “Ring,” the good old hound, knew his business and was leading off towards the swamps. Some of the boys followed eagerly in his wake while others poked about trying to start the rabbits. Reach- ing “Old Charley's” shack we were made heartily welcome and remained till we heard Ring’s music in the swamp when we hiked pretty fast, hoping to be in at the fun. “Gee, whiz! what a report, so near, We felt we had quite an escape. We found Andrew at-the front again with his muzzle loader and a good show 33 TOO. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA of rabbits, the ground thickly strewn with paper wadding. Ring was still busy and pretty soon three or four shots stop- ped as many rabbits in their flight. Some partridges were stalked for the fun of flushing them and squirrels were frightened, only to scamper off and scold louder than ever. We crossed the fields to another swamp, the sun casting our shadows far ahead of us. Giving our pants another hitch up we proceeded further on al- though the shades of evening had fallen amongst the cedars. Ring soon made music for the hunters and back and forth across the swamp shots were sent after the rabbits as they jumped among the brush and hummocks. Leaving the din at its height I made tracks for camp with the object of preparing things for the banquet. I carried a big bag with me and my mind was easy on the score of quantities, When the hunters mustered at the shack, a bright warm fire and an atmo- sphere redolent with coffee welcomed them. No time was lost as you may imagine, after the health-giving exer- tions of the afternoon in making short work of delicious meat pies, baked beans and coffee hot from the camp stove, home made bread, sardines, catsup, warm mince and apple pies and a great cake sticky with icing and passed around on the biggest B.C. shingle ever made. It is whispered that the Banker loos ened his belt thrice and the doctor, al- ways thorough, probed to the very bot- tom of the bean jar. Ring was on hand to gather up the titbits. With the pipes alight, chaff and ban- ter were tossed about and the evening passed within the lighted camp in an at- mosphere of jolly good fellowship. If we cannot all go to the North woods where the moose and the deer make trails, many .can make camps nearer home, take an occasional day off and with kindred spirits tote guns or take cameras along. Even a crooked stick is good enough to chase a deer when such chase means health and health means happiness. Two of the Trophies. The Land Of The Caribou A Successful Hunt In Newfoundland BY W. DOUGLAS WILKES. FTER a good deal of thought it ya was finally decided that my hunt of 1909 should take place in the Land of the Caribou, and Sun- day, October sixteenth, saw me with some friends at the temporary terminus of the New York, New Haven and Hart- ford Railroad in New York City, bound for Newfoundland. Having read and heard much of the lordly caribou, whose migratory habits have been known to the Indians from time immemorial and con- cerning which we even now know very little, I was filled with the most pleasant anticipations of the experiences in store for me in what was to me a new land. A brief farewell to those who had come to wish me Godspeed and good luck, and we were off, the train crossing the busy and thriving states of Connecticut and Rhode Island, and presenting such ever-changing views as to engage the at- tention even of those who knew these districts well. Boston, the seat of learn- ing, art and culture, and which has so well sustained its reputation in these re- spects, was reached in the evening and here the night was spent. Next morning the through train for St. John, N.B., was boarded, though nearly the whole of the day was passed in crossing the Pine Tree State. Port- land was reached: at noon, and it was early evening when the domains of Uncle Sam were left and the Dominion border crossed. At midnight St. John was reached and a change made to the well equipped Intercolonial Railway, owned by the Dominion Government, our ex- periences with which gave us a good im- pression of government owned railways as operated by the Canadian Government. In the early morning we again changed at Truro, N.S., and after a good break- fast and a look at the town, we were pre- pared to join the train from Halifax di- rect to North Sydney. This proved to be one of the most pleasant portions of the outing, the experience of riding- through the beautiful Province of Nova Scotia in the daytime being one that will long be remembered. Reaching Mul- : 1152 grave in the afternoon the train was backed in two sections on to the steamer Scotia and ferried across the Straits of Caseau to Point Tupper on Cape Bre- ton Island, a distance of about three- quarters of a mile. The rail journey was then resumed, North Sydney being reached at eight in the evening, the train running down to the wharf, where embarkation was made on the Reid-Newfoundland Company’s steamer, Bruce, a smart yacht-like look- ing craft. Three hours later-we. were crossing Cabot Strait, and after a rough passage landed at Port aux Basques in the early morning. Compliance with the Customs regul+- tions and procuring a hunting license did Stalked with a Camera, not take long, and these necessary pre- liminaries to a Newfoundand trip having been concluded, I boarded the Reid- Newfoundland Company’s express for the interior. The train for the next hour ran along the edge of the high, rocky cliffs which fringe the western and south-western coasts of the island. These are so in- dented with fiords and bays as to well earn for the island the title of the Nor- ‘way of America. “The worn rocks gave ROD AND GUN IN CANADA mute testimony to the tremendous furies of the angry waves of the ever-restless sea to which they are exposed all the time, and the terrible nature of the win- ter and spring storms which make the coast one to be dreaded by all mariners. After many fine sea views with wild and desolate land scenery, a turn was made inland, and the train passed by lakes, barrens and stretches of woodland without number, although variety was well maintained by many differences being noted. Just before noon St. Geor- ge’s was reached, and here again we ran along by the sea, and many fishing set- tlements along the west coast were seen, An hour later Stephenville was announc- ed, and here Mr. Charles C. Martyn, through whom the trip had been arrang- ed, greeted me and presented the guide, Tom Webb, who was to accompany me in my expedition. A short walk brought us to Martyn’s Hotel, a delightful building made of rough logs and entirely surrounded by evergreen trees. The whole appearance of the place was cosy and homelike, and A ” after my long journey it appeared very — pleasant. An overnight stay was made and advantage taken of it to get my out- fit into shape and talk over the arrange- ments for the trip. : Early next morning we loaded the out- fit, dory and supplies on the train and were soon on our way. At noon we reached the Bay of Islands, the home of the great herring fisheries, and from that point ran along the banks of the Humber River— a very beautiful stream winding its way along the valleys at the foot of rugged mountains and bold cliffs, the wealth of scenic views being the finest the island affords. Deer Lake, a beautiful sheet of water entirely surrounded by forests and rolling hills, was passed and gave us another change of view. This lake derives its name from the fact that the caribou are wont to swim across its waters when taking their migratory journeys in spring and fall. Late afternoon saw us at Sandy River, about two miles west of Hawley, and, ‘= [— eT 2 THE LAND OF THE CARIBOU here our belongings were put off the train and we started making camp. Be- fore we had completed the work darkness fell, accompanied by fine rain and driving sleet. After supper we turned in with- out delay, the outlook being dreary en- ough. Next morning we were early afoot and found a complete change, the atmosphere being bright and clear. After breakfast we broke camp and were soon on ovr way up the Sandy River. ~.When only five miles from the railroad we surprised a company of caribou, consisting of one stag and eight does. The animals were crossing the river and gave us a fine 1153 dashing through the water. It was then I regretted that I had not brought my fishing tackle along. A quick passage was made across Lit- tle Sandy Lake, up the connecting brook and into Big Sandy Lake. In the early afternoon we reached the north-west cor- ner of the lake and left Walter, the cook, to establish the camp which should be our headquarters, while we tried our luck in a large marsh about two miles away. Here [ found that Webb had establish- ed a look-out station which consisted of two trees growing close together and connected with a series of rods _ nailed across, forming a ladder up to a platform, After a Hard Day’s Work, view of them. [From that time on we saw many herds moving along the banks, and from their numbers were led to think that the caribou were crossing south on one of their annual migrations. At eleven o'clock we reached the first rapids, and for the next couple of hours had our hands full. It was hard and dif- ficult work to get the heavily laden dory through six rapids, but it was safely ac- complished and our lunch was well earned, Just before starting again I wandered down to the water’s edge and while standing there I saw several large salmon the latter made of poles nailed on the tops of two spruce trees with cross- pieces. From this platform we had a view over the entire marsh. Upon reaching the look-out we discov- ered several herds feeding, but upon a nearer inspection, after a careful stalk, we found that although large stags were included, the horns in all cases were poor. We, therefore, left them alone and re- turned to camp, which we did not reach till after dark, when we were quite ready for the excellent supper prepared for us. Next day proved a blank, for although we saw many caribou, they were all 1154 small, and the guide was anxious that I should procure a good one and I was will- ing to agree with his wishes in this re- spect. Sunday was spent quietly in and around the camp, making everything snug and secure. We were convinced from all we saw that the annual migra- tion had started and that we need not go far from our permanent camp to ob- tain the game. We were on the look-out by daybreak on Monday morning, when many cari- bou were seen, though nc monarch with large horns greeted our vision. While Webb remained aloft I descended and started a fire, the wind being keen and biting on the platform. While enjoying the fire, Walter arrived with a supply of food, and later on Tom came down, re- porting a big stag approaching us. Under the guide’s directions we start- ed out carefully. Creeping along for about three-quarters of a mile we reached a small bush, and from its friendly shel- ter were able to see the stag about two hundred and fifty yards away. We could see he was a fine animal with a-good spread of horns as he came on confidently at the head of three does. After coming on for about fifty yards he stopped be- hind a juniper bush, over which I could see his horns whenever he raised his head from feeding. The does continued to advance until they were only about twenty-five yards away, when, fearing they would scent us and give the alarm, I decided to fire. Judging from the horns, which were all I could see, I drew a careful bead on where I thought the horns ought to be and fired. As the report broke the still- ness of the morning he dashed wildly across the marsh and I thought I had missed. In twenty yards, however, he fell head foremost and we subsequently ascertained that the little .256 Mannlich- er bullet had gone through both lungs. By the time we had counted the cari- bou’s thirty points and admired his heavy horns, we were joined by Walter, who had watched us from the look-out. Removing the head, and cutting off a hind quarter which we required for food, ROD AND GUN IN CANADA we returned to our temporary camp and the outlook. While Tom mounted the ladder Wal- ter prepared a good lunch. Just as we had finished eating, Tom came down again full of an account of a very big stag with a fine pair of horns which he had seen come out of the woods. When he last saw him, the animal was lying down in the middle of the marsh. Some careful stalking followed, and we calcu- lated that we were within three hundred yards of him when we sat down and waited for him to rise. For a full hour we remained in a cramped postiion, a steady rain falling most of the time, and just as we had made up our minds to take chances and move rather than remain uncomfortable indefinitely, the stag rose and started feeding and moving along towards us. While we were still on the watch two medium-sized stags developed a sudden dislike for each other, and a furious bat- tle ensued. After several attempts to get under each other’s guard, they back- ed away fora final effort. They met with a great crash, the impact hurling both animals into the water of a small pool close by. This sudden and unexpected bath appeared to cool their ardor, and each returned to his respective ee some- what crestfallen. By this time the big stag fad moved into a position presenting a good shot. Not daring to stand up, however, I found it difficult to estimate the distance, with the result that the first shot went too high. A quick change of sights and 2 second shot fired before he could move, took him right through the heart and he was mine. The terrible shock of the bul- let was evidenced by the fact that the animal merely sank down in its tracks and made no further motion. Thirty-seven points and a good spread was the prize—a prize any sportsman might be proud of securing. It was impossible to look over the animal un- moved and even Webb, Indian though he was in his reserve, became enthusiastic. The head was quickly removed, and with our two trophies we returned to the main camp. z THE LAND OF The storm, which had been increasing in violence all day, reached the propor- tions of a gale in the evening. It con- tinued with more or less violence all night and the following day, enabling us to devote all our time to cleaning and fixing up the heads. With a return of fine weather we were out again and though unsuccessful we were kept from losing heart by Walter’s never-failing remark: “Big stag come bye and bye!” Next morning a council of war was called, and it was decided to penetrate a portion of the country where even Webb had never been. The trip over the neigh- boring hills proved an arduous one, and at length we reached a marsh in which a large herd of caribou were feeding. In- cluded in this herd were two large stags. With infinite precautions ‘we obtained a nearer view, only to find one of the stags carrying horns with nineteen points and therefore no good to me. The other one appeared to have a fine head, and after the usual long and trying wait in a rain- storm of more than usual severity, he moved into a fairly good position. The does had scented us and were un- easy, and fearing that the alarm would extend, I decided to fire. The bullet struck high up in the shoulder and only lamed him slightly. We gave chase, and after following about five miles through a series of swamps and bogs which were waist deep with mud and water, we had reluctantly to confess ourselves beaten. After a light lunch we returned to camp. As my time was growing short we started out next morning with a fixed de- termination to accomplish something. Tramping all morning through woods and swamps without seeing anything alive we reached a marsh, three miles from camp early in the afternoon. Here we saw several herds feeding, and includ- ed in one of them was a fair-sized stag. When we had succeeded in crawling to within three hundred yards of them we saw a large stag coming out of the woods, a far better one than the other and to him we immediately turned our at- tention. THE CARIBOU 1155 A heart-breaking stalk ensued, most of which had to be accomplished on hands and knees. In this way we reached a small bush growing on the ridge along which he was feeding. He came on steadily until he reached a point about three hundred and fifty yards away, when he turned off and started for the woods. We then wriggled along on our stom- achs to a point where I could see fairly well, and I decided to shoot. With my first shot I secured a clean miss, and my second was fired with a like result. The noise of the firing, however, sent him going with the speed of an express train. Just as he reached the bush I fired at his Caribou Crossing, hind quarters, which were all I could see. The bullet struck him, and although he did not fall we could see that he was swaying from side. to side. Not knowing how hard he was hit, we ran around to the right where we thought, if he came out, we would be sure to get another crack at him. When we reached our positions he was nowhere in sight, and as we were positive that he had not escaped, we went quietly into the bush after him. We had not gone far when we discov- ered him lying at full length on the ground. Webb, who was in the lead, pronounced him dead, but to our surprise the stag after giving one look, arose and started off with a tremendous leap. He 1156 had gone no more than twenty or thirty yards when [| recovered myself and, aim- ing carefully, fired, hitting him in the shoulder. Once more he went down and this time for good. When we reached him he was still breathing and I finished him with my Luger pistol. The head had a fine spread with thirty- five points, and as it was fast growing dark we removed this as quickly as pos- sible and made our way over the three rough miles to our camp. On examin- ing the head we found that the animal's lower jaw had been badly smashed and about half his front teeth knocked out. Over his right eye was a ragged hole. These injuries had no doubt been brought about by battles with others of his own kind. Not till after dark did we reach camp, and after a hearty meal we gladly turned in, feeling that we had well earned a good night’s rest. Camp was broken early the following morning, the entire day being consumed in packing our dunnage and trophies to the railroad. It was not till the follow- ing morning we were able to board the train with our load, reaching Stephen- ville in the afternoon. A change wu: clothes, a bath, a good meal, and I felt in civilization again. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Next morning the trophies were ship- ped, tickets bought and Port aux Basques reached the same evening. Here my hunting license was turned in and I re-— ceived back the deposit I paid on my guns on entering the country. A night was spent on the water and when I awoke in the morning we were being warped into the dock at North Sydney. The same afternoon I was at Truro, N.S., and joining the Maritime Express was in Montreal the following evening and New York City the succeeding morning. In conclusion I can strongly recom- mend anyone desiring a pleasant but strenuous hunt to visit Newfoundland. Arrangements can be made, as were my own, through Mr. Charles C. Martyn, proprietor of the Bay St. George Hotel, Stephenville, Newfoundland, and with Tom Webb as guide and Walter Perrer as cook, a successful and enjoyable ‘trip may be assured. When I look at the trophies decorating my walls all the pleasures of the past are recalled and I enjoy again, almost as keenly, the excitement of the hunt. I can assure readers that my caribou hunt of 1909 will hold no small place in my re- collections as long as memory. may be left to me. Amending The Alberta Game Laws HE Alberta Government have pro- posed some important amend- ments to the Game Act and by the time our readers have this copy in their hands they will most likely have be- come law. Perhaps the most important of all are the provisions for the protection of prairie chickens, the slaughter of which has been so common in the past. In fu- ture hunters will be limited to ten chick- ens per man per day. The opening of the duck season will be changed from August twenty-third to September first. In future a residential bird license of $1.25 will be necessary before game birds can be shot. Provision is made for the protection of Hungarian partridge. Game wardens in the future are to pos- sess the power to make arrests. Fines of not less than $50 or more than $100 are provided for offenders under the Act. Non-residents, ‘the guests of settlers, must pay $5 for the privilege of hunting as under the old act. A provision is al- so made that residents, accompanying non-residents without licenses, are equal- ly offenders under the law. Along The Line Of The Grand Trail Pacific From Edmonton To Fort George BY A PIONEER JOURNALIST. HE first view of the Rockies. on the Grand Trunk Pacific route, is had at the McLeod River, one hundred and twenty three miles west of Edmonton. This view comprises the range to the south of Yellowhead, ana is about eighty miles distant. At Prairic Creek, which is practically the entrance to the mountain region, the railway runs high up on a ridge to the south side of the Athabasca River and passengers will be afforded one of the best views of the Athabasca Valley and the mountains. The river at this point is about three hundred feet wide, with a swift current of eight miles an hour. Roche Miette, a prominent rocky pinnacle, rears itself to the southwest and looms up in stately grandeur. This mountain is at an ele- vation of about seven thousand feet and is seen from Prairie Creek, about twenty miles distant. After leaving Prairie Creek the line enters Jasper Park, the five thousand square miles National Park, reserved by the Dominion Govern- ment for the preservation of game and for the perpetual propagation of fish ard game in that section of the country. One hundred and ninety-seven miles west of Edmonton the railway enters what is known on the other transcontin- ental railways in America as the Foot- hills, but in connection with this section of the country the term is a misnomer compared to hills that are found on other transcontinental roads. Instead of un- dulating country with hills of a low al- - titude the Grand Trunk Pacific will have mountains immediately on entering the Rockies. The first of these is reached at Brule Lake, two hundred and nine miles west of Edmonton, where, to the west, on the opposite side of the Lake, along which the railway runs, is seen a high range of mountains, the principal one of which is Bulrush Mountain, ris- ing from eight to ten thousand feet above the sea level. The Lake itself is an en- largement of the Athabasca River, seven miles long, half a mile wide, and a splen- did view is had from the grade. Seven miles further on is Fiddle Creek, with Folding Mountain rising above the val- ley to a height of about nine thousand feet, and on the north side high rugged mountains stand up boldly with vertical cliffs and steep rocky slopes. The Ath- abasca Valley is from one to two miles wide at this point and most beautiful. Continuing west, the railway follows the Athabasca, with ranges of mountains rising to dizzy heights on both sides of the grade. The principal mountains at this point are Roche Miette on the east side and Roche Suette on the left side. The derivation of Roche Miette is partly from the French and ‘Cree Indian lang- uage, Roche being French for “rock,” and the word Miette, the Cree ‘for “sheep.” Among the Hot Springs. Looking towards the west from this point about ten miles distant is seen the Fiddle Back range, an imposing pile of a series of peaks which tower towards the sky and are covered with snow, these peaks running to an altitude of from six to ten thousand feet. The view at sun- rise and sunset at this point is very beau- tiful. Near this point and on Fiddle Creek is a series of hot springs reached by trail, the route being about ten miles. There are about eleven springs, the most valuable and prominent of which are four that are close together. The tem- peratures of these springs, are one hun- dred and twenty seven degrees, one hun- dred and twenty degrees, one hundred and sixteen degrees and one hundred and eleven degrees Fahrenheit. The water is sulphurous and very buoyant. From a medicinal point of view the efficacy of these waters is apparent, as the inhab- itants for miles around make annual pil- L155 grimages to the springs for the treat- ment of several ailments. Mountain sheep and bears are found in goodly numbers in this vicinity and part- ridges abound in the forest. Hunting, however, is not allowed in Jasper Park, and the regulations are strictly enforc- ed by the Government guardians. Some Mountain Trails. At this point there are a number of ROD AND GUN IN CANADA ection, 9,700 feet high, and to the east a long, seriated range. Looking west from this point are also seen Jasper Lake, Fish Lake and Rocky River wind- ing like a silver thread through the coun- try for miles. Jasper Lake, nestling in the valley surrounded by high moun- tains, is five miles long and one mile wide. About two hundred and twenty five Brule Lake and Bulrush Mountains—Alberta. interesting trails that will allow those who desire, the chance of exploring some of the mountain recesses. One of these is the Roche Miette trail that takes one well up on to the mountain, from which point of vantage magnifi- cent views of the Athabasca Valley are had. A grand view is had from here of the Fiddle Creek range, looking west, also Pyramid Mountain in the same dir- miles west of Edmonton to the right of the railway is seen Colin Range, high rocky mountains with prominent peaks. A few miles further on is also seen Pyr- amid Peak, ten thousand feet high. A few miles further on the Snarling River rushes down the mountain sides and emp- ties into the Athabasca River. About six miles from the mouth of this river is an interesting canyon, the walls of ALONG THE LINE OF THE GRAND TRUNK PACIFIC 1159 which are about two hundred feet high, and the gorge not more than twenty feet wide. The stream rushes through the chasm with a picturesque fall of thirty beet. The confluence of the Athabasca and the Miette Rivers is reached about two hundred and forty miles west of Edmon- ton. The grade runs along the brow of the hill on the north shore of the Miette River, with high mountains towering up fifteen inches, but delicious eating. Reaching the summit, two hundred and forty eight miles west of Edmonton, the line crosses the border from the Province of Alberta into the Province of British Columbia. Here the summit of the Yel- lowhead Pass is reached, and a small stream takes its rise running west to Yellowhead Lake, while another stream flows east into the Miette River. Leav- ing the summit the first object of note Athabasca Valley and Fiddle Back Range—Canadian Rockies, to the south, and now enters the main range of the Rocky Mountains. Promin- ent among the peaks is Mt. Ceike, eleven thousand feet altitude, and which can be seen in all its grandeur to the south some ten miles. In the Miette Valley there are a number of small streams which sim- ply teem with rainbow trout. The fisk are not large, running from twelve to is Yellowhead Lake, four miles long, with an average width of one mile and a half. The lake is surrounded by lofty mountains on the south, (the principal peak being Mount Pellee, nine thousand feet altitude,) and on the north side by high hills. From Yellowhead Lake a small stream carries its waters into the Fraser River, the lake taking its rise from Folding Mounta n—Entrance to the Canadian Rockies, elaciers about twenty miles to the south. This river is a grand stream, flowing down through British Columbia for a dis- tance of nearly one thousand miles. En- tering Fraser Valley the view is very ine from the location of the railway. the south several high moun- noticeable and in every few seen picturesque streams tear- the mountain sides, with water- Lclill falls hundreds of feet high and the water rushing through tle cullies in its mad flight to the Fraser. About two hun- dred and ninety miles west of Edmonton the Moose River is crossed and about a hundred yards from the line at this point are Moose River Falls, a beautiful catar- act where — river rushes througn a canyon with sides about one hundred and fifty feet high and falls over the ALONG THE LINE OF THE brink of the river bed making three drops before reaching the valley below. The first fall is about thirty feet, the second about ten feet and the third fifteen feet. From the high hills north of the line at this point magnificent views are had in all directions, particularly looking west where an unobstructed view of the Fraser Valley is had and Moose Lake about three miles distant. From Moose River to Grand Fork. From Moose River to Grand Fork the railway runs along the base of the moun- tains on the north side of Moose Lake. Moose Lake is a level sheet of water seven and one-half miles long and from a half to one mile wide. The outlook from the train looking south is imposing. The Selwyn Range rises abruptly from the water’s edge and heavily clothed with verdure to the timber line, above which are majestic snow-capped peaks. On the north side of the lake a stony slope of moderate inclination runs back for a considerable distance until the western end of the lake is reached when the steep- er rocky slopes of the Rainbow Moun- tains begin. Viewed from the railway the Rainbow Mountains have the gor- geous appearance of red and yellow from which they have derived their name. About eight miles from Moose Lake the Grand Fork is reached and from this point is seen the grandest view on the whole route. Great mountains surround the valley on every hand, but over all stands Mt. Robson, 13,700 feet above the sea level. From Tete Jaune Cache to Fort George. From Grand Fork to Tete Jaune Cache is a distance of about fourteen miles, the railway continuing on the south side of the Fraser and the scenery not losing any of its grandeur en route. Snow-capped mountains of high altitude are seen on either side and at Tete Jaune Cache, high mountains are observed in every direc- tion, the principal one being Mica Moun- tain 0,600 feet altitude, directly opposite ihe site of Tete Jaune Cache. * On-July 15th the first steamboat that had ever reached Tete Jaune Cache came up the GRAND TRUNK PACIFIC 1101 Fraser from Fort George, taking six days to make the journey up and two days down. ‘This time will give some idea of the. swift current of the Fraser. The journey from Tete Jaune Cache to Fort George down the Fraser River by canoe is a most interesting one, taking six days to complete. For a distance of 150 miles there is a sameness of scenery with high hills on either side. About sixty miles below Tete Jaune Cache at the Big Shuswap River it is stated that the 1ana and climate are suited to mixed farming and dairying, also considered good for fruit culture. The hunting on the Fras- er between Tete Jaune Cache and Fort George is excellent, bear (both grizziy and black) and moose abound, while cari- bou are found in goodly numbers. About 200 miles below Tete Jaune Cache the hills disappear and the flat undulating country thickly covered with small tim- ber is noticed. Fort George itself is an interesting spot and will assuredly be- come a city of importance, as it is in the centre of a good agricultural district and the logical place for a distributing point. A government expedition consisting of Professor A. E. Barlow, of McGill, Pro- fessor Guillin, of Queen’s, Mr. Fair- bault, of the Dominion Geological Sur- vey, J. H. Valiquette, engineer of the Provincial Department of Mines, spent three and a half months in Northern Quebec, in the region between Lake St. John and James Bay. While the mem- bers were largely engaged in prospect- ing they found the waters abounding in many varieties of fish. In some of the lakes members of the party took speck- led red trout up to five and six pounds in weight. Huge gray lake trout or toul- adi were captured as well as white fish, pike and pickerel. Plenty of feathered game was seen. The only big game killed was a bear, the animals being numerous along the route followed by the explorers. This route traversed some of the hunting ground of the Mon- tagnais Indians and numbers of the lat- ter were secured as guides for the ex- pedition. Fishing And Hunting In The Quebec Wilds BY DR. J. G. FULTON. FTER weeks of planning the day finally arrived for departure from New York for our proposed trip in the Canadian bush. -My com- panion, Dr, George A. Fournier, made a trip the previous year to the headwaters of the Lievree River, and his experience on this trip made the subject of what to take and what not to take an easy one. We aimed to “go right but go light” which was fully appreciated by our guides and from a carefully prepared list our outfit was easily gotten together. Where to go was the point hardest to decide; however, at the suggestion of M. Larocque, of Montreal, we finally de- cided on St. Michel des Saints, P. Q., as our objective point, getting our guides, canoes, etc. there. . By correspondence with Mr. Archambault, of St. Michel, we secured our guides in advance. St. Michel is situated about sixty miles ° north of St. Gabriel, the terminus of a branch road about ninety miles, from Montreal. It lies in the County of Ber- thier and is the last settlement in that direction. The Mattawa River, a branch of the St. Maurice, flows through the village. After a day spent in Montreal we left on the five p.m. train for St. Gabriel, the end of our railroad journey. The fol- lowing day we spent with M. Larocque, who gave us an opportunity to try our luck for trout on a lake owned by him and located about four miles from the village of St. Gabriel. ‘At last we were away from the city, its noise and bustle, business worries and cares—how glad we were to forget them all, with nothing to do but just fish which we did with good success, too; several times landing one on each fly, and in a short time we had a good catch for our host. The next day we had our sixty mile drive to make in to St. Michel. We were up early and found our driver “Jimmie” Provost ready, and we soon had our duf- fle packed aboard and were off for St. Michel. The scenery for the most part was very interesting and in many places wild end rugged, especially where the road fol- lows the course of the Black River. We passed through many typical French- Canadian villages and saw the Habitant and his Cabane, made so familiar to us by Dr. Drummond—and still Jimmie drove on. “Do we not stop soon for lunch?” “Qui a la Borriere” (Phewon gate), and the dinner was well worth the waiting. We reached our destination about half past five, tired but happy. We were met by Mr. Archambault, who assured us our guides were “tres bon” “tres bon” and “les canoes all right too.” The next morning our guides showed up on time, and we were soon busy pre- paring for the bush. Mr. Archambault very courteously invited us as his guests to the lakes controlled by the Mattawa Club. We reached their first camp late that afternoon, and early the next morn- ing started for Lac Chapentier, famous for its trout, and a good day’s journey we had with four portages; however, by half past four we reached our desti- nation and soon pitched camp. The trained eye of Oliver picked out an ideal spot, with a spring of clear, cold water close by. At last we were under ca:- vas, with several weeks ahead of us for real sport and rest. A hearty meal, and a chat over the prospects for trout in the morning and we were ready for our sleeping bags. ; During the days we spent there our fondest dreams of trout fishing were realized. They would average easily a pound and a half each, and the large one —well our friends don’t believe us so we will omit details. The weather was de- lightful, and we were amply repaid for any inconvenience we had in reaching there. The days passed only too quick- ly, and we were soon on our way out, carrying with us pleasant memories of this picturesque little lake, its clear, cool waters and gamey trout—so Au Revoir to Lac Chapentier and la belle tuite. FISHING AND HUNTING IN THE QUEBEC WILDS 1163 On our way we stopped at Lac Trifle for Brochet or Pike with good success; after our excellent trout fishing however, we did not enthuse much over the. pike. And now down the Mattawa: There are many directions one might take from St. Michel for big game, but the Mattawa River is no doubt the best and the travel- ling easy—the element of luck, however, always seems to enter largely into big game hunting. We had not gone many miles down the river when we began to see moose signs along the shores, but we did not get a shot till several days after. We also saw several bear tracks, and one day had a sight of Bruin himself, but out of range, and he did not seem anxious for a closer acquaintance. The scenery for the most part was quite beautiful, although many places showed the ravages of forest fires. The river is about seventy-five to one hun- dred yards in width and has several ra- pids which added to the pleasure and excitement of the trip. We made our permanent camp about thirty miles down the river where the Bottle River joins the Mattawa. On one of our side trips we visited a lake occupied by a beaver, and secured good photographs of his house and dam—a marvelous piece of engineering work for such a small crea- ture. Although not plentiful, there are still quite a number of beaver in this part of Canada. Black duck, saw-bills and shell-drakes were quite plentiful on the river. We also shot a number of ruffed grouse which, in the hands of our chef Baillar- geon, proved delicious eating. Good fishing for dore or wall-eyed pike can be had at many places along the river. We spent the last week of our stay at Cypress Lake, a beautiful sheet of water surrounded by hills clothed with fir and spruce, and interspersed with ridges of hardwood—an ideal spot for deer. Recollections will always remain of those pleasant September days in the Canadian woods, of the long tramps we took, of the hours of paddling in the birch bark canoes, of the quiet evenings passed in the glow of the camp-fire, the stillness broken only by the wild, maniac- al cry of the loon calling to its mate. A Few of the Sixty-Seven Fishing Shanties on Hamilton Bay, With The Ducks And Snipe In Nova Scotia Two Days Of Enjoyment BY JAMES T. EGAN. OWARDS the end of October last | year my arrangements for my an- nual shooting trip to Three Fath- om Harbor were complete. The day selected for a start opened with rain, as is often the case with shooting trips in the fall. A discouraging outlook, how- ever, was not allowed to interefere with plans that had been carefully made and accordingly when Mr. Robinson, who had been engaged with his team made his appearance at eight o’clock he found me ready for him and we set out prompth, for our twenty-one mile drive in the rain. We crossed the Dartmouth Ferry, drove through the villages of Cole Har- bor and Lawrencetown and arrived at Three Fathom Harbor at noon, covered with mud and very hungry. As we drove up, my host and friend, Westley Goetz, came to meet us and explained that we had just saved him a trip to Lawrencetown where he meant to telephone me that the blue wings were about and by no means to postpone my trip. Our main dish for dinner consisted of beach birds and mushrooms and after our long drive they did taste good to both of us. After a good rest Mr. Rob- ertson hitched up and started back alone while my host took me out to view the surroundings. As it was Sunday we left our guns at home, our object being to mark down our positions for the following day. No Enjoying the Evening’s Rest. -as if shot, about sooner were we outside than we heard the familiar “’scape, ’scape”’ and _ look- ing up we saw a fine English snipe circling around, all of a sudden dropping in the grass of the marsh below the hill on which we stood. To reach the marsh we had to cross a pond which extended for half a mile along the shore. The marsh proved to be ideal snipe ground— three quarters of a mile long by about two hundred yards wide with all the grass cut. Hardly had we stepped on the marsh when “’scape, scape’, up they jumped to the right, to the left and in front, two and three at a time, only to circle around, twist and turn and then drop suddenly two hundred yards away. We looked at each other and grinned, well pleased indeed, with the prospects of sport. When my friend started to cross the marsh I grabbed him by the arm and implored him not to scare the birds away. He laughed at my fears assuring me that the marsh af- forded too good a feeding ground for the birds to leave hastily. Sure enough when we put them up as we proceeded they circled around and dropped down behind us. After crossing the marsh we walked along the beach to a large shallow pond about a foot deep and with a black mud- dy bottom. This was the place where we expected to obtain our duck shooting in the evening flight. I selected a place for the blind which I intended to build on the following day. Monday morning saw us stirring at daybreak and after a good breakfast we started for the marsh. The snipe were waiting for us and rose as soon as we invaded their feeding ground. Two birds jumped up in front of me, one go- ing to the left and the other straight away. I fired at the latter, two shots in succession as quickly as I could press the trigger but he kept on going. Another WITH THE DUCKS AND SNIPE IN NOVA SCOTIA jumped and went dodging away to the right. Again I fired and again scored a miss. West was apparently doing equal- ly well with myself—firing several shots and scoring several misses. We kept on the whole length of the marsh, put- ting up snipe every few steps and once in a while making a hit. Most of the birds circled around for a few moments and then settled down behind us. We knew, therefore, that we could get an- other crack at them on our return jour- ney. On reaching the end of the marsh we sat down to think things over and count our bag. The latter was by no means a difficult operation. We had fired about twenty-five shots and had exactly five snipe. This was pretty poor shooting and Westley and I are good shots as a rule and shoot well together. I formed the conclusion that in my own case I[ was shooting too quickly. I had come to Three Fathom Harbor for duck shoot- ing and had brought my trap gun, which is a Tobin thirty inch, both barrels full choke, a hard hitter and a fine gun for duck shooting. Before we started again I decided that my best policy was to al- low the birds to get away and take longer shots. My new move I found to be most ef- fective. Westley, too, had apparently located and remedied his own particular trouble and started knocking the birds down as fast as they arose. Half way down the marsh three snipe got up in front of me, going almost straight away. Up went my gun, bang! bang! and I was pleased to see two tumble headlong into the short grass—my first double on snipe. Hardly had I reloaded when I heard the splashing and fluttering of wings in the tall grass behind me on the edge of the pond and whirling about I caught a glimpse of a bird rising out of the grass and starting for parts unknown. As I pulled the trigger I knew I had fired too low and raising the gun slightly I gave him the second barrel. With a great splash he fell halfway across the pond. I waded out and picked him up and he proved to be a green winged teal in fine plumage and very fat. I had 1165 Westley Goetz and His Bag of Ducks, killed him at about fifty yards with No. 8 shot. With varied success we continued un- til we reached the other end of the marsh when we again made a count and found it satisfactory—twenty-four snipe and one teal, not at all a bad bag for a morn- ing shoot. In the afternoon we built our duck blinds, digging a hole in the ground about two feet deep and piling the loose earth and stone around the edge of the hole about a foot high, making a space large enough to crouch down and keep out of sight of any bird till they were clean overhead. While the day was cloudy the evening turned out calm and clear. For two hours we waited in our blinds without result and I was begin- ning to think there was “nothing doing” when the sounds of shooting came from The Author, away up along the beach where West was stationed. Crouching down I kept up a_ good watch in the direction and soon saw two ducks coming towards me as fast as their wings would carry them. Waiting until they were within forty yards of me I rose up and allowing the leading bird three feet brought him up short with a charge of No. 4. I gave the second bird a charge of No. 2 but the onlv effect it had upon him was to make him go faster. Another wait of half an hour succeeded when I was startled by a whirr of wings and looking up saw the shadowy forms of five ducks directly overhead. Throw- ing the gun to my shoulder I fired point blank into the bunch. One bird separat- ed from the others and went across the pond, flying sideways and dropped in a fieid on the other side. With the sec- ROD AND GUN IN CANADA ond barrel I brought down a big drake. After he was hit he flew round im a couple of circles and fell dead in front of the blind so close that I jumped back as it is no joke to get hit with a dead duck falling through the air. The remaining three went along the beach flying low in the direction of Westley’s blind and as I listened I heard the cracks and splashes that told me four out of those five ducks were going home with us. Shortly afterwards Westley visited my blind and in response to my inquiry “What luck?” threw down two fine ducks. “I have you trimmed this time, West,” I exclaimed with triumph as I produced my three birds. “Don’t be too sure!”’ said he as he shov- ed the duck boat out from the bunch of tall grass where we had it hidden and sat down to row steadily to his blind. Here he produced two more fine birds and I had to acknowledge that the joke was on me, We still lingered, hoping for more ducks, but as none came we gave them up and returned home well satisfied with our sport—seven ducks out of eight shots fired. Readers who are duck hunters will agree that this was by no means too bad. At the house a number of boys had collected and a pleasant time .was spent in fighting our battles over again. Next morning we were afoot at four o'clock, intending to go outside the har- bor after coots. While seated over breakfast West jumped up, exclaiming: “T hear black ducks quacking.” He went outside and was back immediately call- ing me to accompany him. When I reached the backdoor I could see that the moon was well over in the western sky and away down across the pond and within thirty yards of my duck blind was a sight to thrill the senses of any sportsman. Fully five hundred blue wings were quacking, splashing and feeding along the shore in front of our blinds. The sight was so fine that we went to the top of the hill to obtain a better view. Probably we made too much noise for the ducks, with a noise like the roar of distant thunder, winged their way out to a THE WOMAN HOMESTEADER sea and disappeared in the direction of Shut-In-Island. On our return our thoughts were the same—if we had only remained in our blinds a little later the previous evening! “Never mind!” said Westley by way of consolation, “we will have a crack at them this evening.” Taking our coot decoys we rowed out to the head of Gunning Rock and made ready for the birds. The wind was off shore and West said it was useless to remain as the wind drove the birds too far out. I saw several examples of the truth of his explanation. Nothing came near enough for a shot except one coot which I downed with a broken wing but failed to get though I tried as hard as 1 could as I did not wish the poor bird to die a lingering death. We remained out a couple of hours, the wind meantime freshening to a brisk breeze and it took us some time and hard work to regain the landing. On our way from the boat to the house we passed through the marsh and had some fine sport getting twelve birds for eighteen shots. Our interest, however, was centered on the ducks and we were in the blinds early, ready for the evening flight. The 1167 evening was perfect and the whole sur- roundings were ideal for duck shooting. I remained in the blind for two. long hours without signs of a duck and hear- ing only one shot from West. For a third hour I endured the waiting and then visi- ted West in his blind. While we were talking two ducks passed over our blind so closely that we could almost have reached them with the muzzles of our guns. The birds saw us first and with startled quacks disappeared in the night before we could grab our guns. From that time on we remained on the alert with guns in hand but the only re- sult was one bird. When we returned to the house tired and dispirited we found two sportsmen from Halifax eager to hear our fortunes. When we told them of the large flock of ducks one of them went down to the blind and remain- ed there till daylight. He was, disap- pointed as the large flock did not re-ap- pear. The necessities of the work-a-day world recalled me after my brief respite but I had two of the finest days’ sport I ever experienced and a good bag consist- ing of blue-wing ducks, one green-wing- ed teal, twenty-four English snipe and twelve jacksnipe. THE WOMAN HOMESTEADER. bY DOROTHY PATRICK DYAR. I stand on a lonely hilltop, of a land that’s wild and grim, Just at the sunset hour, when the world is growing dim; I see o’er the dusky spruces the new moon’s crescent pale, And mists creep up from the river, like a ghostly wavering veil. The valley is slowly fading, and the night wind rises chill, It rustles the tremulous poplars that grow atop the hill; The drumming of a partridge comes faintly to my ears, And coldly bright in the western sky, the evening star appears. A sound comes wailing upward, ‘tis the wolf-pack scenting prey; It grips my heart with shuddering fear, although they’re leagues away ; A hoot-owl calls out slowly, his solemn homely cry, And a startled loon laughs crazily, to the night breeze rushing by. O, vast and lonely land beneath my tired feet, The odor from your balm-trees is pungent fresh and sweet; ‘Tis good to breathe your cool pure air and turn your rich black loam, But I long for a smiling English sky and the Cotswold Hills of home. A Champion Black Bass, A Champion Black Bass BY M.A... W. HE accompanying illustration shows a large black bass (M. dol- omieu) caught on October first by Mr. Orr, of Chicago, a guest at “Deerhurst” in the Lake of Bays dis- trict. The fish was hooked while troll- ing with a “Deven minnow” for bait in Peninsular Lake and was safely landed by the lucky fisherman after a lively and interesting fight of some duration. The fish weighed exactly six. pounds, was nineteen and a quarter inches in length, six inches in depth with a girth measure of sixteen and three quarter inches. Mr. Orr presented his prize to Mr. C. W. Waterhouse of “Deerhurst,” an enthu- siastic sportsman who had the fish mount- ed by Oliver Spanner of Yonge St. Tor- onto. In all probability it will hang in the hall at “Deerhurst” with other “tro- phies of Rod and Gun” and doubtless many future visitors will admire it as the largest black bass taken in the Lake of Bays district up to date. 3y the way it is well worth noting that it is to the efforts of Mr. Water- house that anglers are indebted for the introduction of the black bass into these waters. Some years ago he organized an expedition to Lake Nipissing and brought from that lake four hundred full grown bass all caught with hook and line. He overcame the numerous diff- culties incident to keeping them alive both before and during transportation and many other discouragements with which he met in the course of his enter- prise. Interesting the Grand Trunk Railway in his scheme the officials gave him active co-operation and assistance. At length he was enabled to deposit the fish in good condition in Huntsville wat- ers. Mr, Waterhouse caught many of these fish himself, took charge of their transportation and paid most of the ex- penses out of his own pocket, in addition to devoting much valuable time to this most laudable enterprise. Not satisfied with this Mr. Water- house succeeded in interesting the Gov- ernment officials in the work and the Ontario authorities have since done much to re-stock the. lakes. When at “Deerhurst” last fall I had an A CHAMPION experience similar to that related by “Canoe” in the November number of “Rod and Gun” as happening to himself, in the River Trent when he caught two black bass at once on one line. While trolling in Peninsular Lake with a small perch on an “Archer bait” (a few days aiter the big bass was caught by Mr. Orr and in the same spot) I hooked at the same time, I believe, and landed two bass weighing in the aggregate seven pounds. There appeared to be a differ- ence of about one pound ‘between them, though I did not weigh them separate- ly. The larger was on the tail hooks and the smaller on the front ones. Now as I had about one hundred and forty feet of line out at the time all fish- ermen can imagine what an extraord- inary struggle ensued. The most crit- ical moment occurred in getting two such fish in the landing net without los- ing one or both. With a little patience, however the feat was successfully ac- complished. It would be interesting to know if both fish took the bait at the same mo- ment, or if one of them attempted later BLACK BASS 1169 to take it away from the other. I had no idea even when they broke water one hundred feet from me that I had hooked more than one fish. I was sure I had “something big’ and my disap- pointment in not getting a “record bass” was only equalled by my astonishment when I saw on the line that I had reeled in, two fish instead of one. I noticed last fall that many of the larger bass taken in Peninsular Lake had wounds on their bodies as though they had been bitten or scraped by the fins of other-fish. Is it usual to find bass in this condition in the late fall? Do these fish fight amongst themselves at that season? Local authorities were divided in their opinions as to the cause. The general impression prevailing, however, was that fish with these wounds were much more prevalent, last season than in any pre- vious year. These notes may prove of interest to some brother anglers and if any of them can throw fresh light on the conditions of the bass as above noted a large circle of readers will be indebted to them. Jewish Fish Dealers Buying Carp and Pike from the Fishermen on Hamilton Bay. True Oliver’s Brant Set. Brant Shooting On The British Columbia Coast BY UT here on the British Columbia coast we enjoy bird shooting, which is so good as to turn om fellow-sportsmen in the East green with envy. I enjoy reading, all the hunting and fishing stories in Rod and Gun and would like, if permitted, to tell a little of my experiences out here, be- lieving that they may interest sportsmen all over the Dominion. In November last year I accompanied Henry Van Wyck on a duck hunting expedition to Boundary. Bay, which is about thirty-four miles from Vancouver. We were met at Lardner by True Oliver, a good all round sportsman who has a set of brant decoys and what is known here as a sneak boat. Boundary Bay is shallow and the tide runs out for three miles, leaving a fine sandy beach. Hun- dreds of people come here during the summer months. In the fall it is a verit- able paradise for duck hunters and when the tide is in, the birds can be shot from a blind on the shore. C. A. PORTER. My friends Oliver and Van Wyck dis- played fine shooting qualities in the course of this hunt. As first class wing shots they are widely known throughout the Province. I have shot for some years in various parts of Canada, but never had the fortune to meet sportsmen who could equal my two friends in their shooting qualities. True Oliver is a young man who has hunted all his life. He is a trapshooter, and held the championship of the Prov- ince in 1907 and 1909, winning gold and silver medals. Van Wyck is approaching his sixtieth lap in life, and though not so fast as my other friend, yet when he does pull the trigger there is something doing. He is a mine manager in the Sheep Creek district near Nelson and is always ready to join in a shoot. For some years he hunted with W. A. Hillis whose story of the biggest bag of grizzlies appeared in Rod and Gun some months ago. orate te. BRANT SHOOTING ON THE B. C. COAST It was November twenty-second when we started brant shooting in a heavy gale and driving rain. Our bag that day totalled fifty-five brant and under the circumstances was an exceptionally good one, Next day the wind went down and the bay was as still as a mill pond. The birds remained far out and we only secured five. As there was still no wind on the fol- lowing day True took the boat and de- 1171 They show up in British ‘Columbia wat- ers about the middle of November, feed- ing in large flocks on the eel grass which is very plentiful here. They remain in British Columbia all winter leaving for their breeding grounds in the Far North about the middle of May. It is believed they frequent Boundary Bay because of a certain kind of gravel which they ob- tain there. The brant is an easy bird to decoy and True Oliver can call them for a mile. At the same time the birds are wary and the least move will scare them True Oliver and H. Van Wyck. coys and lay out in the bay returning at ten in the morning with eight brant. I watched his shooting from the shore and saw him down three with the first shot, one with the second and miss _ the third. He secured the other four later. At the rate those brant were going these results meant good shooting, cramped as the shooter was in a sneak boat. He shot with a Remington pump gvn. The brant out here are of the black order and breed on the Alaska coast. off. In the fall they are the finest eating birds I have ever tasted. At that time of the year they are as fat as tame geese and will average nine pounds per pair. In the Spring months they are thin. I also watched True shooting teal in flight. He killed five with four shots, the fastest piece of shooting I have seen, and if any reader can give instances of better work, we in British Columbia would be very much interested in learn- ing particulars of the same. A Fine Hunting Tnp In Old Ontario BY J. W. MORDEN. S most of the hunters have return- A ed from their haunts, and are re- lating their experiences, an ac- count of my meanderings may not be uninteresting. The majority of Hamilton hunters who frequent the Muskoka, Georgian Bay and New On- tario districts know little of other grounds. For the past six years I have been visiting the-upper part of Lennox and Addington counties. This being an open season for part- ridge shooting, I started out a week ear- lier than has been my custom so that I might bag a few birds before the opening of deer hunting season. Taking.a C.P.R. train on the morning of October 24, I ar- rived at Clarendon station on the King- ston and Pembroke line at 3.30 p.m. At Sharbot Lake I was joined by my friend, Dr. Sparks of Kingston, who first intro- duced me to the part of the country whither we were bound. ‘The doctor is a former Wentworth boy, who sat beside me in school and learned to swim in the same old swimming hole, and this outing every year is looked forward to by us as a sort of annual reunion. From Claren- don we took the stage for eighteen miles, arriving at Plevna at8 p.m. If anything will give you an appetite a stage ride in this part of the country will. You do not meet automobiles gliding over these roads. Next morning the genial post- master of Plevna, Gilbert Ostler, put his bird dog and buckboard at our disposal, and after a short drive we found our- selves in good partridge grounds. When noon came on our appetites had been whetted by the tramp through the woods, and we weve well able to do justice to a dainty lunch slipped into our hands by Mrs. Ostler ‘before starting out in the morning. A camp fire built by our guide, Mr. Ellington, boiled our tea. This, with nicely cooked partridge, wild straw- berry jam and other delicacies, put us on edge for the afternoon hunt. The wis- dom of the government in having pro- hibited the shooting of partridge for the past few years is justified. Thursday morning we took stage at five o’clock for Vennachar, fifteen miles farther north. Bad roads and a downpour of rain and sleet tended to make the distance seem much longer. We had dinner with Wes- ley ‘Connors, a general merchant of Ven- nachar. In the afternoon we drove to the home of James Irvine, whose guests we were until Sunday. Mr. Irvine is one of the oldest and most respected resi- dents of Denbigh township, having filled all the important offices in the munici- pality from path master to a seat at the council board, as well as having been of- ficer in a local volunteer company. He permitted us to shoot over his farm, which consists of 340 acres, and in other ways contributed to make our visit plea- sant. On Sunday afternoon we were taken to the home of a brother, Thomas Irvine, at the foot of Eagle Hills, whose guests we were to be during the deer hunting season. When nearing our destination we were surprised by a fine large deer looming up before us, stand- ing erect and motionless in the middle of the road. He looked more like a piece of statuary than a fleet-footed ani- mal. When within fifty yards, we stop- ped our horses and held a sort of mutual admiration meeting. With my rifle at my feet the thoughts which passed through my mind during the few seconds before his majesty slowly loped off into the woods were varied and many. How I tried to forget it was Sunday and that the deer hunting season had not opened, but my early education along the lines of law observance came to my rescue. Monday we spent in getting our boats placed and arranging other details for the following day’s sport. William Irvine, son of our host, acted as guide. Willie, as we call him, besides being a good shot, is a modest young min with good habits and thoroughly re- liable. John Pettiford, a husky young native and nearby neighbor, joined in the sport and assisted in making our stay THERE IS STILL SOME BIG GAME IN OLD ONTARIO, Dr. Sparks, Kingston. pleasant. The latter on the first Sunday morning of the season saw a large buck loping along in the vicinity of his back door yard, but his rifle being a Sunday observer, failed to connect with Mr. Deer. Not being in the embargo district, we were permitted to use dogs, and early on Tuesday our hounds were let loose, J. W. Morden, Hamilton. and it wasn’t long before their music ringing through the woods raised our ex- pectations to a high pitch. 1 saw visions of the stately buck which greeted us on Sunday, crossing the runway I was watching, but was doomed to disappoint- ment. The roar of the hounds grew fainter and fainter over the hills, until it entirely ceased, and I realized that the 1174 deer and dogs had gone in an opposite direction, and that in all probability, some watcher from another camp would reap the benefit of our morning’s chase. It was not until 8 p.m. that one of our hounds came bounding in with a piece of rope round his neck, an indication that some hunters unknown to us, had, if not captured the deer, captured the dog when tired, and tied him up for future use. But fortunately for us, this dog re- fuses to be held by a rope if he can get his teeth on it. The other dog is not quite so wise, and it was some days be- fore we located him in a rival camp. It is not sportsman-like, to say the least, to detain a dog, but it is sometimes done. While we got a chase every day, nothing came our way until Friday, when Dr. Sparks, after a battle royal on Pheenies Lake, secured a nice buck. This small lake was surrounded by four other hunt- ers belonging to other camps, but the doctor was the only one on watch who had a boat.When the deer was first water- ed, a fusilade of bullets from all sides turned it out of the water into the woods. It was not long before our dogs turned it back to the lake, our one dog swimming out after it. The firing began again, bu’ my friend, the doctor, had somewhat of an advantage with his boat, though in great danger. The rival hunters never let up, dropping bullets within three feet of the boat to keep him back, but the doctor is courageous, and with his Lee- Enfield, which had done service in the South African war, delivered the sleep- producer. There were in all about seventy shots fired, the hunters in their eagerness to lay claim to the deer, not taking time to aim properly. That Dr. Sparks or our dog, swimming near by, escaped was a miracle, but it shows what pot-hunters will resort to. Our dogs having watered the deer, and our boat be- ing the only one on the lake, the doctor was well within his rights in putting up a fight. The settlers who heard the cannonading are talking of draining the lake to secure the lead at the bottom of it. The deer were now coming our wiy, and Saturday evening found our party with two nice bucks and a doe. Sunday was a quiet day. An occasional rifle ROD AND GUN IN CANADA shot might be heard, but very few. We did not go to church, as is our custom when home, the nearest church being twelve miles away. Discussing with a settler the difficulty in bringing up a family with the nearest school five miles distant, and the church twelve, he re- marked that they felt the loss of a school, but as for the church, there were so few settlers in that district the devil never bothered coming around. The nearest railway station is thirty-two miles away. Fancy these inconveniences in the way of transportation, schools and churches in old Ontario. It might be asked why this state of af- fairs exists. Some years ago the coun- try was covered with splendid timber, and Peter McLaren conceived the idea of procuring and rafting it out by creeks and lakes which are numerous. After the timber once disappeared there was nothing left to attract settlers, the whole district being comprised chiefly of water and rocks. There is a little mining car- ‘ried on, and this would expand if it were possible to get a railway into the coun- try. A second growth of timber is springing up, which affords protection for the game. Besides deer and part- ridge, there are foxes, rabbits-and bear. Two bears were shot near our location by deer hunters this fall, and David Wad- dington, an old trapper, earlier in the season, caught two in his traps. One of these traps later caught a hunter’s dog. What the hunter said and did to the trap would not make good reading. The reminiscences of the early days in this country, as related by the Messrs. Irvine, are very interesting indeed. Night after night we are thrilled listening to stories of their experiences. Of .course, game was much_ more plentiful in those days. The wolves have made great havoc among the deer. One man told me he was _ setting out poison for wolves two winters ago, and came across twenty carcases of dead deer. We heard wolves in the distance one or two still nights while in camp this fall. The government is to be commended for making the law ‘One deer to one man’ and if in addition it could conceive A Couple of Good Sportsmen and Their Famous Bag. There are Fitty-Eight Partridges, Two Cock of the Woods, One Duck and Four Rabbits. some more effectual way of getting rid of the wolves, deer would shortly be very numerous again. Kelly Evans, in his report to the gov- ernment, advised the delaying of the deer hunting season, making the opening two weeks later. This would be a great mis- take. Campers in tents suffered greatly through cold and snow this year, and in coming out to the station we had to drive over small trees which had fallen across the road through weight of ice and snow. Personally, we were very comfortable; some of thehunters would be envious if they saw us rolling up in a feather bed every evening. Mrs. Irvine, the wife of our host is very hospitable, and enters into the spirit of 1176 the hunt. Being a native of that coun- try she knows what to feed us on for our work, and you should see us getting away with the nicely cooked venison, home-made ‘bread and Dutch cake. Quite a change from city life, and it is chiefly on account of the decided change, we take the trip. We have no morning papers on our breakfast table. If we wish to learn of the weather probabilities THE WIRES ROD AND GUN IN CANADA we have to ask Mr. Irvine, who by listen- ing to the waters in Bear Creek talking, can generally tell us if a storm is ap- proaching, We have always had a good time and good luck, this year being no exception. We brought out a nice deer each, besides some other smaller game, and are already looking forward to our next year’s outing with pleasant antici- pation. OF NEMESIS. BY S. RUPERT BROADFOOT. Did your ever pike at midnight on a frozen, rutted road, When the town lights looked a long way off and dim, When the air was keen and crispy and necessity the goad, That kept you crunching on with aching foot and limb? The poles cracked with a frosty snap, the naked trees hung still, And the welkin thick with starry points was spread ; You got a heap of comfort and perhaps a scary thrill From the busy humming wires overhead. In hollows where the cedars bunched together thick and tall, Where you walked so fast it made your heart complain, Then shriller sang the wires—ghostly strings, that shriek and call And your tightened ear-drums roared with their refrain. Then you listened for the message jumping swift from pole to pole, Hearing things you thought deep-buried in the past; And you saw (you bet it hurt you) all the meanness of your soul, And in what meagre mould your life was cast. Your petty, little sinning, that you might have left undone, All the thoughtless words and fool stunts of your youth: And you struggled on in torture while the devils had their fun. For it made you bite your lips to hear the truth. © But now you reach the outskirts and your sore feet hit the walk, And there’s solace in the thought of home and bed. The old town’s like a cemet’ry, a lonely spook you stalk. Stumbling through the sleeping city of the dead. Still the wires keep a-drumming, though their note is lower here, And their song is not so noisy nor so bold As in the open country where the sky seems awful near, And the stars themselves are shaking with the cold. By your window run the wires, burdened with their weight of care And the hopes and fears of countless men and homes, But you do not give a damn now how the other beggars fare. When your bally brain in dreamland’s valley roams. A Family Cruise To Georgian BY J. SHANE NICHOLLS I Bay N “POWER BOATING.” In days gone by, when Nature reigned, The Wild Goose led with matchless skill, From South to North, from North to South, A band, obedient to his will. The Redman of the lake lands, Imitating his watchful ery Said, ‘‘ Wawa! Wawa is his name,’’ As he went honking by. So here, upon our roaming bow, We’ll write this wise bird’s name, And through the lands he haunts no more, Will thus recall his fam HIS bit of limping jingle not only explains why we named our little cruising craft Wawa, but it also breathes something of the spirit in which we sail her. We belong to the number of those who have not only felt what is termed in these days the call of the wild, but also to the number of those _who have felt and do know the lure of lonely waters. After many an informal family coun- cil, held round the dinner table and the fireside of winter nights, it was finally de- cided that our objective point in the cruise of 1910 would be the upper end of Georgian bay—either the French river or McGregor Bay—the particular spot to be settled upon after we should reach Killarney on the North shore. Our boat was laid up in Detroit. She is 32 feet 6 inches from stem to stern with a beam of 8 feet and draught of about 30 inches. Her power is a double cylind- er Monarch engine of the four-cycle, heavy-duty type, having a bore of 5 inches and a stroke of 6 inches. We car-° ry 70 gallons of gasoline in two cylind- rical tanks, placed under the side lockers of the cockpit. A Bryant & Berry three- blade propeller, having a diameter of 19 inches and pitch of 28 inches, gives a speed of from eight to nine and one-half statute miles per hour. The lavatory is in the peak. Aft of this is a 12!4-foot cabin, divisible into two sections by curtain. In each of these section are two stationary bunks, e. 24 inches wide, the forward ones being raised considerably above the aft ones te give necessary width. Stowage room is beneath these large bunks. Our party contained six persons; four children ranging in age from eight to 17 years, the skipper and wife. For mas- cot we had our wire-haired Irish terrier, Pepper. The skipper with two of the boys, preceded the rest of the party from Pittsburg to Detroit to fit out. Four very trying days spent amidst dust and rust, mosquitoes and paint buckets did the preliminary work and at last Wawa lay at Schweikart’s wharf in a fresh coat of paint, her machinery overhauled and adjusted, 70 gallons of gasoline aboard and some provisions. By Monday morn- ing, July 25, all the party had assembled and at 9 o’clock we cast off the lines and were off for the cruise that was to cover the greater part of 1,000 miles. Every- body was in fine spirits. _ We had pro- visions, means of locomotion, and good shelter right with us. To us cramped city dwellers the whole of God’s out-of- doors with all its freshness and beauty was open and accessible. The eyes of the youngsters sparkled; the skipper for- got his professional cares back in the Smoky City and entered again into his boyhood. Even Pepper gave a grunt of satisfaction as he laid his shaggy muz- zle upon the gunwale and searched with his wonderful nose the odors borne to him by the breeze. When we _ rounded the lighthouse 1178 point at the entrance of Lake St. Clair, we found a fresh breeze from the north- west churning the water into a choppy sea. We wobbled through it without any special inconvenience, however, keep- ing a little to windward of the ship chan- nel. When we were about one-third across and in the roughest place, the gasoline supply suddenly shut off. The engine, whose record had been one of marvelous fidelity, gave a surprised cough into her carburetor and quit. In a twinkle, the psychological atmosphere was changed, as we came to and began to do some painful rolling. Even the mascot howled, for the skipper had trod- den on his tail as he hurried forward to get the anchor. The aim was to anchor before we should drift into the way of a big freighter which was coming with a tow just a little way above us. It took a trifle longer to get the anchor over- board than was expected, and when it did finally fetch up on bottom, we discovered to our chagrin, that we had actually an- chored ourselves right in the path of the big boat. For a moment it looked as if we would have to cut our cable or be run down. Fortunately, however, there was enough distance between us to en- able the big fellow to put his helm over and pass by without harm. The skipper then recollected that when the gasoline tanks had been installed last year, there had been a wire gauze strainer put mto the supply pipe to keep possible dirt from the carburetor. Suspecting that the trouble lay in this strainer, he dis- connected the pipe at this point and found his suspicions verified. The strainer was clogged with lint from some unexplainable source. It took but a few minutes to remove the gauze from the pipe, lift the anchor and get underway again, with more wis- dom and no regrets. Hereafter we will keep on the lee side of the ship course on this lake and will allow no “strainers” in the supply pipes. About noon, we ran alongside the wharf at Wigton’s store, just at the head of the United States ship canal. This iS a most convenient place to get gasoline and supplies of all sorts, of good quality and right prices. We took our lunch ROD.AND GUN IN CANADA here and topped it off with ice cream, fresh from Mr. Wigton’s freezer. After laying in additional supplies and over- hauling our oil cups, which needed new gaskets, we headed for Port Huron. The trip up St. Clair River and through the Flats always has a charm of its own. The pretty cottages, sometimes with humorous names, the happy resort- ers visible here and there, the endless procession of all sorts of craft, the vil- lages, and the green banks unite to make a panorama, of which one never tires. Near sundown, we dropped anchor just below Woodtick Island, in the ‘Canadian channel, as few large boats pass on that side. While the dog and smaller young- sters went ashore for a ramble, the rest of us lighted the stove and began to get supper. In due season, the table was spread and we sat down to a meal of mashed potatoes, bread and butter, bacon and eggs with coffee. The tang which open air puts into the appetite was al- ready beginning to operate and there was ‘little left to clear up but the dishes. About 9 o’clock, we dropped the curtains over the cockpit and with some blankets and the cushions from the back lockers fixed a “shake down” for the two boys who had agreed to sleep there. Then everybody turned in. The last remem- bered thing was a bright star, blinking sleepily in at me from an open port. We were a little lazy about getting start- ed next morning, and it was near II o’clock before we passed into Black river past the swing bridge at Port Huron. An automobile repair shop on the south bank of the river, not far from the bridge furnished us a convenient and final opportunity to get gasoline at Yan- kee prices! so we took on all we could, while Madam did some shopping. Old Huron was in a pacific mood and our intention had been to take a straight course over the steamer route to Goder- ich, Ont., but several delays occasioned by some adjustments in the machinery, kept us in the river longer that we cal- culated. It was 3 o'clock in the after- noon, before we pushed through the swift current that flows in past Fort Gratiot light and felt beneath us the long swell of mighty Huron. It was too late to A FAMILY CRUISE TO GEORGIAN BAY make Goderich by daylight, so we laid our course to the eastward and made for Port Franks, which lies about five miles beyond Cape Ipperwash, at the mouth of the Ausable river. In about three hours’ time, we were off the spot on the ‘Canadian shore, where we judged the Ausable emptied into the lake. Slowing down, we ran cautiously in until we could touch the sandy bottom with our pike pole. The lake swell was break- ing in surf on the bar some hundred yards ahead, but we could not detect the chan- nel, as it was unmarked and only a few rods wide. The oldest lad accordingly took the dinghy and started to hunt for the opening, which we knew was there some place. Seeing a man walking along the shore, he rowed through the surf and took him aboard to be our pilot. It was arranged that they should row the dinghy over the course while we fol- lowed close after them. Just as the din- ghy got amongst the breakers, one of the oars, which had been previously damaged, broke short off under the extra strain and the little craft swung round, barely missing an upset on the crest of a swell. Wawa could not stop, as she was in the midst of the breakers; so we went ahead, judging the course as best we could from the appearance of the water. As good luck would have it, we skinned over the bar and in a moment found ourselves in the quiet and deeper water of the river mouth. Following the directions which our pilot motioned to us from the shore, we kept on the shore side of the river for about 100 yards and then, crossing to the opposite side, we followed the channel for about 200 yards more where we dropped anchor behind a big sand hill. Next morning, we borrowed a_ boat from the accommodating young man who had piloted us in and paid a visit to the hamlet, situated some half mile or more up the river. We found a small but tidy general store, some cottages, a hotel for summer visitors and a boat shop, where we secured another oar. We learned that there is excellent bass fishing in _ some small lakes, lying amongst the hills in the neighborhood and also fine fishing for yellow perch about the pound nets out 1179 in the big lake. We marvel that the villagers are not sufficiently awake to their own interests to stake out a chan- nel into this attractive place. As it is, an unaided stranger could scarcely get into the harbor—to try it in rough weath- er would mean disaster. While we were up in the village, Pep- per decided to take a little rabbit hunt- ing excursion on his own hook. He ac- cordingly failed to report with the rest of the crew when we. were ready to leave. It took half an hour’s hard chasing amongst the sand hills on the part of the boys to locate him. He was scolded and brought out to the boat as she slowly nosed her way down the river and safely over the bar into the lake. He seemed to realize that he had been all but left and ever after, the sound of the engine’s exhaust would always bring him to the water side, whenever within hearing on shore. About 1 o’clock in the afternoon, we sighted the low wooden piers that mark the entrance to Bayfield river and harbor. Boats not drawing over 3 feet may find excellent shelter here. Bayfield is a pret- ty country village with thick green sward on many of its quiet streets and some fine views over the lake from the high banks on both sides of the river. There are good stores and plenty of truck gardens. A friendly old gentleman consented to sell us a peck of potatoes and we stood by and chatted while he’ dug them. There was no gasoline to be had in the town. : On our return, we found the fish boats in with a good haul of trout and white fish. We purchased one of the latter, weighing 3 pounds, for a quarter. Our fish fried brown in fresh butter, roasting ears and potatoes, bread and butter with hot apple-sauce all washed down with savory coffee and real cream, made a din- ner fit for a king. A's we sat under the canopy of the cockpit, finishing our meal, a flock of geese came sailing down the glassy bosom of the river and the young- sters had great fun watching them gabble and scold and scramble as they threw out to them the remnants of the feast. Seven o’clock the next morning found us under way with every promise of a fine 1180 day. The sky overhead was the bright- est azure and the broad bosom of the lake dimpled with a gentle breeze from the north. With the throttle wide open, we sped along past the pier heads at Goderich, some 12 miles farther up, at 8.25. On we went, past Port Albert and around the tall white lighthouse marking Point Clark, until the stacks a. steeples of the village of Kincardine thrust themselves above the _ horizon. Douglas point next ran out in view and when we had rounded this and turned several points to the eastward, we soon saw the light house on Chantry island, which we had set as the goal of the day’s run. At first, it was but a tiny pin point on the far horizon; but gradually—so gradually—it loomed larger and taller, till at last, we chugged through the break- water, where it stands, and entered the Saugeen River, which opens into Lake Huron’some half a mile beyond. We estimated the distance covered at about 80 miles. Our engine had run all day like an Elgin watch, it skipped a shot once or twice as we neared the river, however and we judged it was the dy- namo, as all difficulty disappeared as soon as we switched on to the dry batteries. Ordinarily, boats not drawing over 3 feet can ascend the river beyond the cov- ered bridge, where excellent anchorage in quiet water may be found. But this sea- son, the water was low and as there are numerous large boulders which cannot be seen in the turbid water of the river, scat- tered here and there, we decided not to risk our propeller blades and tied up at the dock. We were sorry afterwards, however, that we did not try to nose our way up the river, as we had to lie in an uncomfortable berth there for three days, while a northwester blew itself out. While waiting for the gale to blow over, we overhauled our dynamo, took on 30 gallons of gasoline, for which we paid 25 cents per, and made excursions along the beach and up the river to the Indian village some two miles away. There are some splendid views from the high banks of the river, especially about a half mile up, just at the turn. A sunset scene from this point will live long in our memories of things beautiful. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA By the afternoon of the third day, the gale had sufficiently blown out to allow us to make a short run to one of the coves, called Golden Valley, lying be- hind the fishing islands. These islands are the outcropping parts of a reef which stretches along the shore of the Saugeen peninsula for about 20 miles northward from ‘Chief's point. The lower entrance to the channel behind this reef is at a place called Main Station. Running at an eight-mile gait, it took us just 25 minutes to go from a point off Chief’s point to the entrance by Main Station. Running straight in, we soon saw to the north of us the abandoned saw mill and deserted lumber shanties of the once busy lumber settlement of Golden Valley. We had spent a summer here two years before for the sake of -the bass fishing, which is very fine in these islands, and therefore knew how to get into a safe anchorage for the night behind an old slab dock—a feat we certainly could never have accomplished had it not been for our previous intimate knowledge of the cove, as there are reefs and sunken stone cribs all through the place. The next morning was gray and unpromising and the sound of the surf on the rocks of the reefs a couple of miles away was not very reassuring. After some delay, we decided to see what it was like outside, at any rate. We passed out into the open lake through the deep channel which lies north of Gheghetto or Round Island. There was a stiff sea running and the lake looked dark and angry ;—decidedly not the kind of a day to make a trip along that dangerous shore. We were familiar with the black wind-swept rocks fring- ing those islands and knew what a north- wester could do there; so we turned into the next cove, called Pike Bay. It pleased us very well to do this, as we had camped on this bay for several days the season before and had had a fine time there. We dropped our anchor just around the point of land at the entrance. Pepper hopped overboard and swam ashore and in a few moments we all followed him in the dinghy. There was green grass on the point and a delightful breeze sweep- ing under the birch trees, whose foliage gave excellent shade from the August A FAMILY CRUISE TO GEORGIAN BAY sun,which had now begun to show itself. Madam got out her fancy work, the skip- per strung up a hammock and dozed awhile and the youngsters went bathing, for the temperature was right and the shore at this point is sandy. The nap finished and the lark in the water ended, the boys rowed over to the shore which stands on the other side of the bay, near the mill to see what new thing in the way of grub could be found, while the skipper rigged up his rod _ for the first fishing of the season. In half an hour he had taken three fine fish—one three-pound bass and two pike. The larger pike measured nearly 3 feet and weighed 12 pounds. He nearly wrecked our new landing net. By this time, the boys were back with bread, but- ter, fresh eggs, milk and ice. It was planned that we should have ice cream and a great feast. All hands got busy. The boys pounded ice and turned the freezer; the skipper prepared a generous pile of steaks from the big pike; and Madam and Mildred looked after the rest of the details. The sun was just touching the tops of the birches along the shore when the fog bell, which we used for a dinner bell, sounded out the joyful news that all was ready. Of pure carnal pleasures there are not many which surpass what men feel, when in congenial company, they sit down round a weil filled table, care-free, and with appetites sharpened by exercise and life in the open air. Said one of the kids, “Let’s Fletcherize—it will make it last longer.” The evening star was peeping out and the golden purple twilight was hanging its soft curtain over the landscape when our dinner party broke up and we start- ed to straighten up for the night. The next day the sun rose in a cloud- less sky and we felt sure we were to have the very sort of day we wanted for the trip northward to Cape Hurd. By 8 o’clock, we were underway. As. -it was perfectly calm and the water crystal clear, we decided to nose our way over the reef and go straight out into the lake. We saw the rock bottom for nearly a mile and once got where we could touch it with an oar, but went 118% over all right. Running out into the lake for about three miles, we laid our course straight for Cape Hurd. The skipper and the two older boys arranged for half-hour turns at the wheel, while Madam and Mildred got down the check- er board and some of the books selected for summer reading, and we settled down to life on shipboard. Meanwhile our faithful old engine kept ahead with its steady reassuring, and powerful “chug- chug.” Cape Hurd was in plain sight when about 12 o'clock Madam _ passed around the cold lunch which we always ate when running. About 1 o’clock, we rounded the Cape and felt blowing in our faces the chill breeze that was com- ing across Georgian bay, apparently from Labrador. It fairly made our teeth chat- ter and soon everybody had on his winter coat, buttoned to his chin. Presently we made out Bear’s Rump island, then Flowerpot and Middle islands. Steering a little to the south of the latter for half an hour or so, the harbor began to open up and we saw to the right, the white wooden lighthouse marking the entrance to the right arm of the “Tub.” Making for this and rounding it, we saw before us one of the most interesting and perfect little harbors in the world. Tobermory—or Mary’s Tub—has re- cently been equipped by the Canadian government with floating docks, made out of fir timber brought from British Columbia. The clear, cold water is deep close up to the shore. Small yachts can tie up here and their occupants disembark with the greatest convenience. It is an ideal place to give your hull a fresh coat of paint. High, pine-clad rock banks surround this harbor on all sides except at the narrow entrance and a hurricane may rage outside without your knowing it, save for the roar of the surf on the rocks on the other side of the narrow peninsula. This long, blind pocket be- tween the granite hills was ground out by the glaciers which, ages ago, spread over this country from their home about Hud- son Bay. We spent the remainder of the day in putting on a new coat of white paint, visiting the village over in the other arm of the harbor, and in strolling amongst 1182 -the fragrant pine woods, which line the shores. Red squirrels abound here and - we had some fine sport clipping the heads off enough of them with our Winchester, to make a stew. There were no other boats in the harbor and as no one lives on this arm we had everything to our- selves. In the evening, we built a camp fire on the shore and while it was burn- ing, the lighthouse keeper, who sleeps on the peninsula at night, came over and paid us a visit. We gossiped with him about the natives and the lake traditions thereabouts until our bonfire burned down to a bed of coals, and then we brought forth a popper and some corn, which we had laid in at Port Huron, and popped a huge panful of the fluffy ker- nels, pouring over it, when done, a gen- erous supply of hot melted butter. Before going ashore, we had made the beds and put up all our mosquito net- tings, so, when the popcorn and the con- versation both ran low, we had but to turn in. How comfortable the bunks seemed. How still was the dark pine woods. How plaintive the cries of the whip-poor-wills calling to each other yonder on the rocky upland. The next day dawned cloudy and very quiet with a little rain about six o’clock, followed by a decided tendency to fog. We trusted that it would clear later in the day and feeling that we would not have rough weather while the mist hung over the bay, we_ set out for Killarney, which lies about fifty-five miles to the north. We ‘skirted the east side of Flowerpot Island with its bold wild shores and curious geo- logical formations, looking like huge flowerpots. Having rounded the island, we laid our course north a trifle east. In three-quarters of an hour, the low shores of Half Moon Island rose above the hor- izon. Inside of another hour, we sighted “Lonely Island far off to the right and then presently, Club Island opposite to it. A little before noon, we made out the lofty headlands of Grand Manitoulin looming through the mists: About one o’clock, the sun struggled through the clouds and we hoped it was going to clear up; but in this we were disappoint- fa ROD AND GUN IN CANADA ed, for the fog presently shut down and a fine drizzle began, which obscured all signs of land for an hour and a half. We seemed to be moving over a dim and shoreless sea and began to feel a little lonesome. It is needless to say that we paid strict attention to our compass. A little after two o’clock, the rain ceased and the sky lightened again. Far away to the north, we caught the faint outline of the granite hills which rise some nine hundred feet in height, back of Killarney. We were not sorry to see the land, either, for the sky to the north- west began to look threatening and every | now and then, a sharp flash of lightning would trace its course earthward. By this time, we were near enough to locate with our glass the white beacon which marks the entrance to Killarney harbor. We judged that we would make the har- bor before the storm struck. It was a quarter past three, when we passed Pancake rock, lying just inside the harbor entrance. This rock is the haunt of the great white gulls which abound in this part of the bay, and as we passed, hundreds of them were perched upon it. We had barely gotten to the dock and the lines fast when the storm broke. It was a terrific squall, which lashed the lake into a froth in a few min- utes, throwing the landscape into such darkness that lanterns had to be lighted. In an hour and a half, it was over and the sun came out, but set soon in a bank of clouds without any color—a bad omen for the morrow. We found our mail awaiting us in the post office at Mr. Jackman’s store. It was the first we had received since start- ing and we felt refreshed by the news from home. We had the sensation of voyagers who had crossed the ocean. We also learned with much relief that there was abundance of gasoline in the village. Hoping to leave Killarney for the last stage of our journey the next day, we were up bright and early to take on fuel and provisions. But by the time we were ready to travel, there was a stiff gale from the northwest, coming down the bay, driving before it endless battal- lions of gray clouds, from which there fell, at intervals, dashes of cold rain. So A FAMILY CRUISE TO°*GEORGIAN BAY we shifted our position to a more com- fortable and convenient berth in front of the store and settled down to await bet- ter weather. Considerable inquiry amongst local authorities, concerning the relative mer- its of the French River region and Mc- Gregor Bay as camping and fishing grounds, led us to decide in favor of the latter and thither we determined to turn the prow of our little ship as soon as suitable weather conditions would per- mit. We were destined, however, to a longer wait than we anticipated; for it was not until Saturday, the third day after the storm began, that the weather cleared sufficiently to permit our leav- ing. Killarney is one of the centers of the blueberry traffic and the season being just at its height, the Indian pickers were scattered all over the region. They went about in small, two-masted sail boats and it was interesting to see how much they could put into one of these small craft. Dogs, children, tents, cooking utensils, girls) women and men were hustled on in one grand mix-up. Where- ever we went, we were jp tetty sure to run across one or more of these parties, and every now and then we saw their tents set up in some choice camping spot. The women and girls appeared to do the picking. We had intended to find our way to McGregor Bay ourselves with what help we ‘could get from our chart. It happen- ed, however, that a camping party was going over to Whitefish Bay that morn- ing under the direction of two local guides, and as they were to pass right by the entrance to McGregor, they invited us to follow them and save ourselves the trouble of picking our own way through a strange country. We accepted their friendly offer, as we knew our American chart was not overly accurate in those regions. The piloting party consisted of four men with camp equipment; they were in Mr. Jackman’s thirty-five foot launch, equipped with a twelve horse power Gray engine, and consequently made about the same time as ourselves. We got a few gentle swells from the big water just after we emerged from the 1183 west end of Killarney channel; all the remainder of the twenty-five miles lay be- hind the various islands, which are scat- tered through this part of Georgian Bay. It was a glorious ride and we were free to give all our attention to the scenery. Yonder in a little meadow-like cove, with dark pines rising in the background was an encampment of Indian berry pickers, their tents gleaming white against the green. Here the point of a long, narrow, heavily-wooded island ran out to meet us and we passed so close to it that one could toss a stone in amongst the trees, which crowded down to the very edge of the deep, dark water. Off to the north the seascape was flanked by a range of mountain-like hills, composed of white quartzose_ rock, rounded and polished smooth by the action of glacial ice. Out of every crev- ice of the vertical strata, where a hand- ful of earth could get lodging, something green was growing. Passing through a very narrow chan- nel, leading between this mountain ridge and an adjacent island, we emerged into the broad reaches of Fraser Bay and sav’ several miles beyond, a second range of mountain-like hills, at the terminus of which lay the narrow entrance to Me- Gregor Bay. Here we swung off the trail of our pathfinders, and, giving them a farewell salute from our cannon, we opened up a .couple more notches on the throttle and steered straight for the bay. McGregor Bay is really a broad ford, filled with a maze of islands, ranging in size from mere points of barren rock to thickly-wooded tracts of many acres. The glaciers of long ago scooped out the earth and soft rock over this vast area and left the hard igneous strata as we see it today. The story of the ice age is written over the whole region: smooth bowlders, large and small, and glacial grooves and markings abound on every hand. Now and then we noticed “pot holes.” The bay runs east and north with a greatest width of about tive miles ° and greatest. length of about twelve. When we rounded the promontory at the mouth we noted that the southern side was more open than the northern, so we 1184 kept straight along this shore for some five or six miles. As we passed along, the islands in- creased in number and size, and many channels opened up amongst them. We finally entered one of these channels which looked particularly inviting. Fol- lowing this channel a short distance, we spied a beautiful sheltered cove, lying at the junction of two large well-wooded is- lands. All hands voted that this looked good enough, so we turned in, and ker- splash! went the anchor. It was lunch time now, but we decided not to eat until we had secured some fresh fish. Taking a line and a No. 4 trolling spoon, the two older boys jumped into the dinghy and rowed slowly round the point. Inside of five minutes, they came back triumph- antly, waving a couple of fine black bass. Another turn over the same course pro- duced a third bass. Manifestly we were to have no trouble about a supply of fresh fish. The meal over and things put to rights, our company scattered—some to ramble over the adjacent mossy islands in search of blueberries, others to fish; ,for the next day was Sunday and we expected to make it a day of rest. With the exception of an Indian sail boat, which we had sighted in the dis- tance just as we entered the bay, there was not a sign of a human being any- where. As we rambled over the rocky islets and nosed about amongst the se- cluded covers and channels, we had the feeling of explorers in a virgin land. Every now and then, one of the boys would exclaim, “I believe we are the first white people who have ever been here.” When the sun set, mosquitoes appeared in considerable numbers, but as we had a good supply of netting and screens for our ports, we suffered no serious incon- venience. The stillness of the place was profound—it seemed to be something that could be felt. It was the silence of the primitive wilderness with which few city dwellers are familiar. The occa- sional hoot of an owl or the weird scream of a loon only seemed to accentuate it. For four days, this cove was our head- quarters. We had expected to put up our tent, but it was impossible to find a ROD AND GUN IN CANADA spot large enough and sufficiently level, sO we continued to live aboard. We had become used to close quarters by this time, and in many ways found Wawa more convenient than a camp. We read and played games; we dozed in our bunks; we. gathered blueberries from amongst the soft deep mosses of the rocks under the sun-flecked shade of the pines; we trolled and still-fished; always with sufficient success to supply all our needs, The discovery that a good many of the bass had flesh worms in them, dul- led the edge of our ardor along piscator- ial lines. We took to hunting frogs, which could be found of enormous size amongst the reedy coves of the innumer- able islets. "We usually shot them with a small caliber rifle. A dozen pair of legs from big fellows a foot long, made a dish that, if anything, excelled spring chicken. Our supply of ready-baked bread run- ning low, we decided to return to Kil- larney for enough to last us a week at least. It meant a fifty-mile trip, but we had plenty of gasoline and it was an ideal country for yachting. A valued addi- tion to our supplies was a bag of green corn, which we bought from a French half-breed in the village. Upon our re- turn, we went farther back into the bay than we had been before, and anchored in another cove which, though not quite sO picturesque a spot, proved to be a famous fishing ground. We caught in addition to the bass, some fine gray and yellow pickerel, which we considered much more palatable than the bass. Blue- berries were much more abundant here than in our first location, and there was nothing we enjoyed more than to settle down on some great moss-covered rock amongst the fragrant mountain tea and gather a pailful of them large as small cherries and covered with delicate pur- ple down, like grapes. We frequently ran across ruffed grouse and porcupine amongst the thickets. Deer signs were abundant. One morning, a fine buck with branching horns, followed by _ several does and fawns, appeared upon the bank above us and stood gazing at us for sev- eral minutes without moving a muscle. Piles of mussel shells in all directions, Zl ee el es ee ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1185 THE PURITY OF gp =. D. S. BRAND GOODS is largely attributable to the positive fact that No Coloring Matter or Preserva- tive of any Description is used. This is proven by BULLETIN 194 of the Department of Revenue. Send for this and be convinced. E. D. S. FAVORITES are E.D.S. Jams. E. D.S. Jellies. E. D.S. Marmalade. E. D.S. Catsup. E. D. 8. Grape Juice. Manufactured by NG CELICig: peti DN US FuL AP Lure "To SUIT THETA LOERLEIGH, WINONA, ; 1186 each with a small round hole in the back near the hinge, betokened the presence of numerous mink. We saw but few of these animals, however. It was not without regret that we hoist- ed our anchor and bade a final good-bye to the bay. We felt that any one seek- ing an ideal fishing and yachting ground could not do better than visit that region. In season the deer hunter ought to find great sport among those islands. After reaching Killarney again, we decided to take a day for climbing Kil- larney Peak, which rises some few miles to the northwest. We had a fine day with perfectly clear atmosphere for the ascent. Our whole crowd, including the mascot, undertook the climb; but after surmounting the first ridge, all but the skipper and the oldest boy turned back to the boat. The ascent was genuine al- pine climbing on a small scale. Several times we had to make use of ropes we brought with us to get up and down. In some places, the forest was almost i1m- penetrable and the climbing near the top was of the most strenuous character. The highest point is something over nine hundred feet above the level of the water, and the view from the top is superb. I have looked down upon the Swiss lakes from the summit of the Rigi and in some respects this view impressed me more than that. We spent the night anchored in Kil- larney Bay, not far from the base of the hill. The moon was just at the full and it was one of the most perfect nights I have ever seen. Our feet hurt and our muscles were so sore that the bed yield- ed but a small amount of either comfort or sleep. The next morning we took on all the gasoline we could hold and, after in- specting the machinery and overhauling our dynamo once more, chugged out of the channel past the gulls on the rock and turned our prow due south. We made the sixty miles to Tobermory har- bor over as beautiful a sea as ever yachts- man rode upon. Our engine made the seven-hour run with its usual clock-like regularity and reliability. We trolled awhile for lake trout when we got in the neighborhood of Flowerpot Island, slow- ROD AND GUN IN CANADA = ing down to a four-mile pace while so doing. Wehad no success. While en- gaged in trolling, the junior member of the crew pulled the dinghy, which was trailing behind, close alongside, and Pep- per, who was quite partial to this craft, hopped in, taking his seat demurely, as his custom was, in the stern. The junior soon tired of holding the rope. Of course, when he let go, the dinghy slow- ed up until the slack was all gone and then started with a jerk. We looked about just in time to see a very much surprised terrier turning a back summer- sault into the icy waters of Georgian Bay. There was a great commotion for a few moments until it became quite plain that his dogship had no notion of drowning. He vigorously struck out after us and was finally hauled in, not much discon- certed apparently. The next morning, the weather was threatening and the barometer was act- ing suspiciously. The wind increased all day and by night the surf was boom- ing along the shore. For four days the wind kept up, the sky in the meantime filling with a dull haze through which the sun shone dimly, looking not unlike a big round amethyst in the heavens. On Sunday evening, a palatial yacht, the Caroline, of Toledo, came in from Killar- ney. On Monday afternoon, Red Feath- er, a fifty-footer with a big handsome en- gine from the same place arrived from the north. By Wednesday morning, August twenty-fourth, the wind had fal- len and there seemed some promise of a fair day. Red Feather pulled out for the south about five o’clock. We followed in half an hour. It was a cold gray morning, with a chill breeze still blowing across a dark sullen looking lake. Just after getting out of the harbor, we lost our dinghy, but did not discover the fact until we had gone a long distance. It was a mere speck to leeward, fleeing from us before the wind, before we saw it. This accident threw us back not a little. When we did round the cape, we found a pretty stiff sea running. We hoped it would be better later, and not feeling that we could lose any more time, we ran well out and laid our course for Southampton, sixty miles down. The weather became ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1187 PURVEYORS TO BY ROYAL WARRANT H.M. KING GEORGE V. BOVRIL Gives Strength and Vigor. BOVRIL is a highly concentrated food. It makes good red blood—feeds nerve and muscle and infuses strength and vigor into the whole system. BOVRIL IS ALL BEEF, The Ideal Beverage ASK FOR | Giludis (LONDON) have been on the market for over fifty years and are known from At- A PauE ALR, palatable, full lantic to Pacific for their uniform excellent quality. of the virtues of malt and hops, and in sparkling con- If your grocer does not keep dition, is the ideal beverage. these in his stock, write us direct. Made under Government Inspection. Now when chemists announce F. W. Fearman Co., Ltd. ite purity, and judges ite merit, one need look no further. Hamilton, Ontario 1188 foggy and soon all land was lost to view. The wind gradually began to rise and was shifting towards the northwest. The sea took us abeam and we had to slow down. By eleven o'clock, it became apparent that we could not reach Southampton that day with any degree of comfort or safety. We judged that we were in the region of Lyall Island harbor. Turning to the east, we ran toward a spot in the shore which we presently ‘began to detect through the fog and which we surmised might be the entrance to the harbor. Getting nearer, we saw the tall masts of several vessels and concluded that we were right. We ran along until we saw the dark water between the breakers and then headed straight in. Rounding the point, we dropped anchor in as sheltered a spot as we could find. The place we found was an almost abandoned lumber settlement—not Lyall Island, but Pine Tree Harbor. All that day and the following night—all the next day and the next night, the wind kept. busy, getting a little more intense all the while. By this time the lake was in a fury and a steamer and two barges had come into the harbor for refuge. There was no store in the place and no pro- visions of any kind. Our provisions were running short. We learned from the captain of a schooner in the harbor, that there was a settlement some three miles inland, where supplies could be had. A foraging party was accordingly organized, comprising everybody on board except Madam. After a long walk over stony ridges and through tangled woods, we found the settlement and stocked up with as much butter, eggs, potatoes, apples and chickens as we .could carry. Darkness had shut down before we got through the woods and a thunder storm was brewing. We kept on the trail for the last two miles by the help of the lightning flashes. The sun went down on the evening of August twenty-fifth, leaving behind a lemon-colored sky—sure prophecy of wind. And blow it certainly did. The lake broke in one long roll of thunder on the rocky coast and the wind, which seemed to be hitting it up about eighty~ ROD AND GUN IN CANADA miles an hour, threatened to blow us out of the water, even behind the sheltering lee of the land. Wawa kept running around on her cable all night; at times she seemed to start and tremble like a living thing when the wild winds screamed at her. Sleep departed from our eyes. It took two more days for the gale to blow out. The next day, the lake was as tranquil as a mill pond, and at six- thirty o’clock we pulled our anchor out of the thick blue mud in the harbor which had held it so well and gladly said good- bye to Pine Tree Harbor. We kept the throttle wide open all that day and with- out a quaver of uncertainty, our engine kept at its task till seven o’clock. At this hour, we ran into the mouth of Nine Mile River, where our chart marks “Port Al- bert.” The harbor mouth was choked with sand, however, and the pier furnish- ed imperfect protection. So we cast off our lines and set off again for Goderich, lying just ten miles below. the pier at Goderich at eight o’clock. Our log showed one hundred and nine miles. Taking on gasoline and provisions, we left Goderich next morning at nine-thirty. Running down the coast a few miles to offset the drifting effect of the wind which was on our port quarter astern, we took the course of the steamers to Port Huron and struck across the lake. By noon the breeze had freshened into half a gale and we were having a pretty heavy stern sea, which made steering by compass rather difficult. We paid strict attention to business, however, and by three-thirty in the afternoon, were grati- fied to make out dead ahead the light- house at Port Huron. We dropped anchor some two miles down the river round a bend. Our voyage was now practically over, as the remainder of the way was down the rivers and across St. Clair> On Wed- nesday, the last of August, we ran in by Schweikart’s wharf, whence we had set out just four weeks and six days before. The total distance covered in our cruise, including side trips, etc., was about nine hundred and fifty miles. We reached - / é - ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1189 STANDARD MARINE ENGINES | No Other Engine Can Compare with | “STANDARD. | Standard Marine Engines | have demonstrated time and time again their eminent superiority over all other makes. Practically every motor-boat record—whether for speed, economy of fuel con- sumption, consistency of operation or durability—1s held by a launch, cruiser, yacht or other craft equipped with a Standard Marine Engine. i i 2 4 The “Berneyo” won the recent Philadelphia-Havana race and finished with the engine—a Standard—in perfect con- dition. 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HOUGH the development of the ice yacht has been going on for years, and many improvements have been made in the construc- tion and finish, including a great saving in the weight of material, practically all of the changes have been along conven- tional lines. With the exception of varying rigs, experiments have not pro- duced anything beyond the conven- tional boat with cockpit aft over the rear runner or rudder, where what- ever live ballast was carried had to be on either runner plank or a grating between it and the backbone. These old boats had several inherent defects which had not been overcome, and which will be taken up in detail later on in this article, the principle one being the difficulty of holding them down on the ice in a breeze and the necessity of carrying a crew to overcome this ten- dency to lift in heavy puffs. Some five years ago, however, Dr.- William M. Stanbrough, of Newburgh, N. Y., after sailing a boat of the old type and upsetting or “flickering” a number of times, began a series of experiments with boats built on somewhat different lines, and finally produced an ice boat of an improved type, which he called the Heavy Weather. This boat was built to the 250 foot class, a class which is usual- ly sailed with a crew of one and where the distribution of the weight is a prime requisite, though the principle involved would apply equally well to boats of the larger classes. Working on the theory that the weight of the crew carried in a cockpit located over the rudder added a great deal to the dead weight carried, and at the same time, was of little or no use as ballast, he de- monstrated, by the use of a pair of plat- form scales under the rudder and run- ners, that the weight of a man weighing two hundred pounds was distributed as follows: One hundred and sixty-eight SS STANBROUGH IN “YACHTING.”’ pounds of the weight resting on the rud- der and only thirty-two pounds on the runners, where the weight of the ballast necessarily counts for most. This thir- ty-two pounds on the runners was also unevenly distributed, ten pounds being on one runner and twenty-two pounds on the other, owing to the position in the cockpit in which the helmsman lay. . Ifrom this it will be seen that the weight of the skipper was of very little value, as far as ballast was concerned, amounting to one hundred and sixty-eight pounds load and thirty-two pounds odallast. By moving the cockpit furward along the backbone, this weight could be more evenly divided between the three run- ‘ners, giving considerable additional bal- last with the same load, besides having many other advantages. One of the principal advantages de- rived is that it brings the centers of gra- vity of the boat and load more nearly to- gether. In the new type these are brought within a few inches of each oth- er, whereas in the old types these were widely separated. In addition to this, when a boat lifts in the breeze the weight in a cockpit situated over the rudder is very quickly lifted until it is directly over the line of support, which is usually indicated by the stay or guy between the runner plank and the after end of the backbone. Naturally, the more nearly this weight is thrown directly over the line of support the less value it has as __ ballast, and if it is thrown beyond the line of support as the windward runner lifts it is adding just that much to the pull to leeward, helping the boat to capsize. With the load well forward on the back- bone, it is, of course, further from the line of support, where it is practically impossible for the windward runner plank to lift high enough to throw the weight outside of this line of support. Another advantage of carrying the weight further forward instead of aft is ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1199 ra = tiby ee a goo “appearance x ot ae af hey eel taste ee aa refined rj Igraent in res Ea RBHERLING & *|° >= SAVE eos ef |: f LAUNDRY | BILLS ! COLLARS & CUFFS : You can’t ‘tell them from linen. They have the. perfect | fit, the texture and duil finish of the finest oe Irish linen collar. 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Dr. JAEGER’S work SYSTEM tea 316 St. Catherine St. West, Montreal 231 Yonge Street, Toronto Steele Block, Portage Ave., Winnipeg 1200 in the ability to round a mark more sharply or in a smaller radius of a circle, than in the old type. This is due to the fact that, in changing the direction of a boat’s course in rounding a mark, the greatest momentum, which would na- turally be where the load is greatest, 1s not at the extreme after point. The center of gravity of the boat and load being further forward, the thrust exerted thus comes more nearly amidships. This holds good in the various positions which the boat assumes in rounding the mark and in the varying angles at which the wind strikes the sails. By having the centers of gravity close together and further forward in the new boat, the momentum in turning the mark is largely taken up by the lee runner in the form of thrust. In addition, the get- ting of the weight off the rudder allows use of a runner so dull as to be danger- ous in the old type. Here it is perfectly safe, and it is well known that a dull run-, ner is somewhat faster than a sharp one. As the greatest amount of pleasure is in racing around a small diamond course— half a mile from stake to stake, or about two miles for the course—it will be seen that this ability to turn corners sharply counts for a great deal. By carrying the center of gravity of the boat and load further forward, it is prac- tical to carry a higher sail plan than was possible with the older type, the center of effort of the sail being raised some two feet. The lower two or three feet of the sail along the boom do not give the same driving power as that part of the sail higher up, and the raising of the center of effort increases the efficiency of a sail plan of a specified number of square feet. On this new boat a hoist of thirteen feet is not too great with a twelve-foot gaff, as against a hoist of ten feet six inches in the old type with a gaff of the same length, while the boom is shorter by some four feet. This should make for much greater efficiency in the sail plan. Not only this, but a shorter runner plank can be used with safety and the requisite square feet of sail carried with ease on a much smaller boat. For instance, the boat described herewith has two hundred ROD AND GUN IN CANADA and fifty feet of sail and is but twenty- four feet long with a runner plank of twelve feet, while boats carrying this saib of the older type are usually some thirty feet in length with a sixteen-foot run- ner plank. The saving of weight in these smaller dimensions is easily appar- ent and an item to be reckoned with. Even with a higher center of effort anda smaller boat, the stability is greater, ow- ing to the carrying of the weight more nearly amidships in the position it logic- ally should occupy, as shown by the abili- ty of Dr. Stanbrough’s boat to sail in weather in which the average ice sailor will not venture out, while in light airs a tall rig is of much greater value. The naming of the boat Heavy Weather im- plies her ability to sail with her runners on ice in almost any weather. One of the difficulties to be overcome in moving the cockpit forward was to get a satisfactory connection between the rudder and tiller. This was done by the use of sprocket wheels and a sprocket chain, one sprocket being placed on the rudder head just over the runner, while the tiller head ran down through the backbone five feet further forward, with sprocket wheel attached to the under side. For a twenty-four foot boat an or- dinary sprocket chain, such as is used on a bicycle, was found amply heavy. There was almost no play, and the steering gear gave entire satisfaction. A drum and cable can be substituted in place of the sprocket steerer and would probably be somewhat cheaper. Two turnbuckles are needed for either method to take up the slack, so that rudder and tiller will al- ways be in line. The dimensions and specifications of this boat are as follows:—Backbone — Of basswood in one piece, or butternut or yellow pine, although the lighter woods are preferable; selected of the very best grade, well seasoned and free from checks. It is 24 feet long by 12 inches thick in the center, tapering to 5 inches at the stern and 3% inches at the nose, and is 4 inches wide. 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For snooting rats the double barrel, with one barrel full choke and the other modified choke, is the best. The full choke can be used to advantage shoot- ing at a distance while the modified choke is for rats close to the shooter. The latter should be shot tinder so as to “blow them up,” or the aim should be just past their noses so as to allow only a few pellets to hit them in the head. Nos. 4 or 5 shot should be used. To mix these two numbers makes an ideal load for rats. A medium heavy load of smokeless powder should be used as it is desirable the shooter should be able to see immediately the effects of his shot. One day’s sport with fair success will more than repay the sportsman for his trouble and expense in addition to af- fording him a healthy sport, unexcelled in small game shooting. there were skins sold that brought as high as $3,000, so it is easily seen now how profitable a business it is. “It was at one time thought that the silver fox would not breed in captivity, but they are now raised quite successful- ly in wire pens. They breed once a year in March, their young numbering from three to nine, according to the age of the mother. The puppies attain their full growth by fall, and the stock is generally disposed of by then. “T sell almost all my surplus stock alive, as there are a great number of peo- ple eager to start into breeding them. I have been in the business for the past sixteen vears, but owing to not knowing how to handle them, was unsuccessful for a number of years, but now I have the best of success with them. 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Cathed- ral, too, makes a fine climb. Members who were at the O’Hara camp will re- call the stately dignity of its southern side. Then there are Mt. Burgess, Mt. Field and Mt. Wapta at the camp’s very door. Across the road is Mt. Ogden, near is Mt. Denis, and within reason- able reach are the giants of the Wapta region. Original members of the Club, who were at the first camp at Summit Lake will remember,—can they ever for- get?—the delightful round trip of the glorious Yoho Valley, making the circuit in two days, and coming within touch- ing distance of all the beauties of moun- tain scenery, valley, waterfall, glacier, peak, and the forest path down from the Burgess Pass, affording magnificent views of Stephen and Cathedral. Within possible reach is O’Hara, one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, say those who are qualified to talk. This should make a record camp. The distance from the railroad is trivial, and the numerous trains will make things convenient for comers from all parts. If matters can be arranged to hold the camp here, we think the Committee would do well. In a few weeks more the club will be five years old. It is a fine, sturdy youngster and does credit to its parents who certainly have taken much care and thought for it. Few dreamed at its in- ception that its progress would be so great or that its membership would be so widely scattered. “Nobody cares about the mountains or climbing them” was the parrot cry which sounded so wise, sO practical, a few short years ago; but, like all so called “practical” cries, which lack the insight of imagination, it was wrong. A glance down the membership list of the Club shows how it has appealed to all parts of Canada and to all grades of society. 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The fine collection of animals and. birds at Brandon, Manitoba, received an addition recently in a live golden eagle. A party at Oak Lake caught a pair of these fine birds when asleep. One, how- ever, put up such a fight that its captors were glad to allow it to go again but the other was safely conveyed to Brandon where at the time of writing it was do- ing well. Professor Raymond McFarland, ac- companied by Professors Thomas C. Brown and Phelps N. Sweet, all of Mid- dleburg College, Vermont, had a trip lasting two months through Quebec and Western Labrador. It is reported that they collected much geographical and to- pographical data and secured many in- teresting photographs. The trip by canoe and portage was one of nine hun- dred miles and a considerable portion covered country, where, it is believed no white man had previously visited. Two fine black bears from Temagami have been added to the residents of the Toronto Zoo. The keepers have also been supplied with an ammonia gun for ROD AND GUN IN CANADA * use when animals fight among them- — selves. The discharge of ammonia in the eyes will cause even the fiercest brute to relax its hold. Professor MacNaughton, who was one of the party accompanying the Govern- or-General of Canada on his recent trip — to Hudson Bay, recently addressed the Canadian Club of St. John, N. B., on his. impressions gathered during the course of the trip. These were generally very favorable to the Hudson Bay route, which he described as the backdoor of Canada and which he believes, when in effectual operation, will mean very great things for the Maritime Prowinces. Those genial friends who painted the horrors of the experiences awaiting him before he set out were all false pro- phets. Although a tenderfoot he made the trip with facility and ease. The Bay, he thought, would be open for navi- gation from July twentieth to Novem- ber tenth and though only a short sea- son it must be remembered that Arch- angel did a tremendous business in a similarly short summer season. - Mr. Edwin B. Holmes, of Boston, is a regular visitor to the Canadian back- woods for hunting purposes and for eleven years in succession has visited the Miramichi. When out in 1908 he saw “fifty-two animals in all—seven- teen bull moose, eighteen cow moose, one calf, eight caribou, six deer and two bears and heard the grunting of eight bull moose and three cows that would not come entirely out into the open.” In his opinion moose are multiplying fast in New Brunswick though one does not see so many large moose with fine spreads as ten or fifteen years ago. His theory was that with the increased numbers the feed was not sufficient and the an- imals only managed to keep alive dur- ing the winter, entering upon the spring in such a condition as not to enable them to grow into such stately animals and give such growth to their antlers as when their numbers were less. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA The Schofield- Holden. i ia prettiest in the water--goes the fastest and goes noiselessl y--it starts on the instant and runs without a hitch.-- The Schofield-Holden will be a conspicuous feature at the Automobile and Motor Boat Show. Schofield-Holden, the best known Motor Boat on Canada’s Inland Waters. The mechanical equipment, while perfect throughout, affords in one feature alone an appoint- ment of unusual simplicity and absolute certainty of operation iSInE” REVERSE GEAR *° Wieite"" Catalogue of New Model Motor Boats now ready for distribution. SCHOFIELD-HOLDEN MACHINE (finiteo” TORONTO. Business Office : Shipyards : 14 Court Street. Carlew Avenue. Hamilton Winter Tournament, The Hamilton Winter Tournament The twenty-first annual winter Tournament of the Hamilton Gun Club has passed into his- tory, and with the evening shadows of Friday, the 13th January, ‘‘finis’? was written across the wall and the Oakville-Hami:ton car took on its last complement of trap-shooters, inward- bound, tired and in a hurry to get away on the early evening trains. While the weather conditions on Wednesday and Friday were dull, damp and inclined to be foggy, they proved much more satisfactory to the con- testants from the viewpoint of good shooting than in 1910. Looked at from the angle of the writer, who was desirous of obtaining a good series of photographs, much was left to be desired, and we are sorry to say the results accomplished were anything but satisfactory; from Tuesday morning until Friday night the sun hid his face behind heavy banks of clouds, especially during the two days of live bird events. The attendance, which was expected to be up to that of last year at least, judging from in- quiries received by the management prior to the opening, was a sad disappointment; whereas 65 entered in 1910 for the blue ribbon event — the Grand Canadian Handicap—this year saw but 42 entries, and of these some 45% were from across the border. Naturally Toronto and Ham- ilton had the biggest representation, although the Buffalo contingent was well up; Messrs. B. Beattie ana S. E. Sangster were up from Ottawa, together with Ted. White; Mr. Sprague repres- ented the Belleville Club and Messrs H. Sates, H. Taylor, Stroud and Robbins were from West- ern Ontario points; none of the Montreal Club reported. Probably the key of the situation lies in the almost prohibitive price of the pigeons, for which each entry paid 30 cents per bird in addition to his entry money, thus making a $5.00 entry run up to $8.00 in a ten bird race; and in such cases, where the division is on the Rose Sys- tem with three or four monies, in some 5,-4, 3 and 2, the high guns, making a perfect score, could hardly pull out their entry. Needless to say the game is consequently such that, outside of those who are there for the sport alone, and to whom the receipts are but a secondary matter, such a system as that indicated proved decidedly unsatisfactory and unpopular. Results proved beyond any doubt that the high gun system was the only method whereby a 10 bird event straight score got what was due him for his work, but the weak link in this was that it left a 9 score entirely out of it in most cases. Live Birds. Of course the raison d’etre of the great bulk of those present from outside pcints was the five bird part of the programme. The Americans who attended came for this alone, for it is some- thing they cannot have in the New England states. The interest centered in main on these events, of which the schedule called for five 10- bird races and the Grand Canadian Handicap of 25 birds—75 in all. In order to be certain of having good birds for all and no chance of run- ning short of them, the Club, as in former years, got them from Philadelphia, Baltimore and Cin- cinnati—and consequently paid a heavy duty, bringing the price per bird up to the amount above-mentioned of 30 cents. Undoubtedly they ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1235 WINCHESTER .22 CALIBER Rim Fire Cartridges Why keep your scores down and lessen the pleasure of indoor target shooting by using variable ammunition? Why not shoot Winchester cartridges, the bullseye- making kind? 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(This Sight is not at present adapted to , .22 Caliber Rifles). eee ae Send for 1910 Catalogue. NELSON LON : 66 Burlington St. West - - spiel Ont. The Lyman Gun Sight Corporation Middlefield, Connecticut, U.S.A. ALSO BOWRON 5 ANGLE TRAPS. (eR ee SS 1. Mr. Schoueld, an old timer, whose 22 in the G. C. H. was well earned. He has a partly maimed hand at that. 2. Jean Houghton, of Winnipeg, Man., who did excellent work on live birds on Wednesday, the 11th—30 straight. 8. I, Bennett, of Toronto, and S. Bilsing (upper cut), two of the ties in the G, ©. Handicap. 4. H, Bates, of Ridge- town—out-winner of the G. C. H. for 191) with &2 straight. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA ~— ; 1237 were a strong, fast assortment and in the major- ity of cases the shooter got a hard test when the trap was pulled. None who have followed the live-bird game can, or will, dispute the statement that it is to a large degree a matter of luck—everything else being equal; for while one man may draw a long run of good birds, perhaps lively but nevertheless regular, another will now and then draw a ‘screamer,’ for instance one that comes out of the opened trap like a flash, cuts off at a quartering angle and ‘cork- serews’ over the 50-yard wire, perhaps carrying half a load of shot. But it is all in the game, and generally the quicker shot wins out. Monday, the 9th, which was really practice day, saw No. 1 Event on the schedule pulled off in a high cross wind, blowing straight from No. 1 trap to No. 5. The birds—thanks to Barnes’ heroie efforts with a broom before sending them out—were fast and lively and the wind whisked a number out before they succumbed to the shots they carried. Of the sixteen entries in this event, of which nine were Americans, only two made straight scores—Messrs Sangster of Ottawa and Bilsing of New Brighton, Pa.,— four killed 9 each and three ran 8. Wednesday, the 11th, saw a schedule calling for two ten-bird events and the preliminary round of the Grand Canadian Handicap. The weather was dull and foggy, a light drizzle falling now and then, but the wind was light. No. 1 Event —a ten bird race on the Rose System—had ten perfect scores of 10 and ten 9’s, and conse- quently nobody made any money in it—even the 8’s and 7’s getting a little slice. No. 2 Event, a $200.—guaranteed, high-gun 10 bird race—saw ten straight scores and twelve 9’s; the high guns split twelve monies—the 10’s pulling out $21.80 and the 9’s only 40 cents. The third number, designated as No. 3 Event—which was the start of the G. C. Handicap saw some exceptionally close shooting and eleven of the entries had straight scores at the conclusion of the second round—everyone shooting at their 10 birds, when it was postponed until Friday. On the whole day’s program which called for 30 birds, only two—Houghton of Winnipeg and B. Beattie of Ottawa—had 100%, neither losing a bird. In view of the actual fact that Beattie had up to this day never shot at a pigeon over traps, his performance was nothing short of remarkable, his work being excellent and his kills clean. Houghton was also going strong, shooting fast and clean—and to many these two looked strong pos- sibilities for the G. C. H. Friday, the last lap of the meet, was ushered in dark and gloomy, and it kept so throughout the entire day. TT. Bennett, from Toronto, who was allowed to catch up in the big race, ran his first ten straight and started out on an even foot- ing with the high guns. Quickly seven of the eleven ‘possibles’ dropped out, one by one; B. Beattie dropped two in quick succession; Hough- ton followed in his footsteps and let two away. With five birds left, the squads were hurried up to the traps and in the last few moments, Wright, from across the line, lost his 23rd bird and Barnes duplicated his action on his 24th. The finish saw two Canadians—Hal. Bates and T. Bennett— and two Americans—S. Bilsing and Hassam—tied with straight scores of 25 each. Each split the high monies, drawing down some $89.60 apiece, and then shot off miss and out. Bates failed to center his first bird and almost lost it—but didn’t; s1assam dropped his second bird and lift- ed his hat in farewell; Bilsing, who had a very narrow escape with his fourth bird, missed his fifth and Bennett who got to watching No. 1 trap for his 7th draw, got INo. 4 and failed to stop the pigeon. Bates therefore won the high- est honors, running 25 straight, plus 7 additional in the shoot-off—a total of 32; and he deserved the congratulations showered upon him. Robbins, the 1910 winner was early out of the running, dropping 3 birds in his preliminary round of 5. A summary of the Grand Canadian Handicap shows the following order :— Name Hep, 82 EC ERB abesy. 3, hata hae ee es see ee 31 25 Ts Bennetts rrene tgteetaashk eters 29 25 col pace! 3 USTED 60 ae NCA Satter RE atone nec ae ec 28 25 PSS BilgInG ece Braise «sey a tae ease Se 29 25 Coe SIC Wayans crete 6565 1 5a eM RAI aro Rog 29 24 DT SAVVIS OM perkates mace ote e 2 24 Wie DANS) 52s recy a nites Mets cee Pees 30 24 MIRGARGOMs, escheat cis SS 29 24 RW lis crenlalerstor aia: sad aetaar ner ees ee 29 24 EL SENG ria or iyo). cen a artic atte nse hea 28 24 SS LIL cherie noon akin Ree 29 23 Go mBeattiomes etic ee eee Re 29 23 PID pete COND ol Canale BN eth av OnE A ee ee 29 25 Schotieldiais Hotere cece oes 28 22 Sea bileuse cc oe ea se eee 28 22 IP uWaketiel die eat eto ee ew eee 29 22 ME pe DLAC UG! wametnicteicid on setets, eaccuortotees 28 22 Ue) Jakoyptedeis(ayeke ras croc a oars gic Oreo 29 22 J NE ABE Ih od ce GOK Ao OLS PROMOTER Ceasers Bee 28 22 UM Shs sorte rete isan sien sarees ehege esse 28 22 BAG VOl qr et leak Se ori on Se er eee eee 28 221 Fe Semen CLO VOT oot c EN See insvs Oars eialtiyasct sce mt 30 21 5H COSTA eae yey ire emer oe hat ope eres ners cin 29 21 “EOE oon bococeoos son anodonsoebs 29 21 A ceYai sna 3) Ane ete, Pee Rach ee arene aa 30 21 OT GHAI A oc Se is Ne re Re as at ee 29 21 1B ypocalsl7 bel Meee eee ER ORCS © RIS CREO ee 28 21 Shewveities eacoem cise: assure eteieieve e clewsucneushs 29 21 Raa teeth faces ete v4.0 sieges = 28g 28 21 Sh 1D) SHIMON GogoedcdbamepabTcSooe 29 21 Dr. Gr oentereir eae eae cote. leprae ne 28 20 Bee Gee nWiien ey erecioice: Cm eee 29 20 RG Wer ON aes eva ntseey ataie oak cos "saciene ee, on slere 28 20 BT OCCTICK MCE wis cease cketeaes sain: creth. sxene 28 19 TROD DING SRN te arate a teat eeePAL Pana open shone 30 19 Come Na D intlcangoasaetieve a ionerere alae -vsueksxer aks 29 18 = Deiuall Oeiots.. Alo pie DERG CED cOkC a. Sacco nee orenogs 28 18 EG ete WOR ewe crotateians iat sun ache crejerualloce siaaltt 28 18 IBke ey Soci Gao Soe SO OU tiore as Oc 27 18 STAT [ts ais ue eo eeate sone. ce ave Shep euetens ovetenes 28 AW INGE aris Sseepecas ore Salicie eke cise sy ans a ace es Supe 29 a (drew out after 10) WASaEil © epeiSto eos tenes oun cate Bie a ota Our 28 6 (dréw out after 10) *American shooters. 359 x 400, 2. Another pose of W. Barnes, who always tries to look pleasant. 3. S. E. Bilsing, of New Brighton, tied with 25 straight in the G. C. H. 4. P. Wakefield got along well on the last day in the G. C, Handicap. 5, S. E. Sangster shooting live birds over Fulford traps in the G.C.H. 6. Beattie and Barnes in the “B.’’ squad. Beattie high gun on the 10th with 179x200, 1. J. Jennings, high gun on the 12th and ties for high average for the two days’ targets, ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Of the five additional events called for in the programme, the summary gives:— Mon. Wed. Fri. Shot Kill- Name 10-10 30" 10208) ate ed! Houghton ...... 9 10 10 .. 10 —40—39 Sangster ....... 10 ee So tO" 4.0 97 ——5 48 Boebeatiie ....... Pease 1) 960 8) ——40—36 2 TC fee Ses) 2 S.- tos 230-25 *C. Sidway ..... Bt 9 4 10) 8 — 5 0 ees Wee Burnes ...-.. Ste oso a LOt 9 p=—50—49 *Bilsing UOas OL see —— os SEeRrdon oo... 10 10 #9 —30—29 Horning ....... (Ale ... . Dito he Oa *G. Taylor ..... 9°10: 9° 8 —40=36 *S> Glover ...... Set OU ee oe su) SS 7 9 8 .. —30—24 SQnarie™ 2)... - 6 8 10 7 .. —40—31 in een eee) — ay S00 Dt 2? a ee Spee t0n et 0.—30—— 29 wo i A he ee | PSI *Loomis Gee ‘. —1l0— 5 SHOPPER. ow. <5 62-38 .. —20—14 Dr. Wilson . a ! eee .- —10— 9 *Dr. Clarke ..... 9 9 9 8 .. —40—35 M. Sprague ..... Woe es we = 10— 9 MASSE MSs mien = 5 9 .. .. —20—14 LS = Wee ot 0 TEINS EONS, 3,0:0. - 52 Bee gre atau 0 Jennings .....:. 8 10 .. —20—18 Rolla Day ...... i eee . —10— 8 Wrgeim “2. =: oss 6.6.9 3252517 Chapman ....... 8 10 9 3 —35—30 Wakefield ...... 9 8 9 2 —35—28 ogee Paylor .... 9 10 ... 8 —30—27 Preereurbers > os. ..s-c- Ts. * S803 SV ahh Li Sr? Shoo) B16 PERRO. Seer Ss - _.. —10—'8 Blackwell ....... 10 8 9 8 —40—35 oT” A re 10 9 . —20—19 [es Sie 7 7 —20—14 MPomnDErL 2. . <<. 9 8 9 8 —40—34 i, eh ae Kt, 9 .. —20—19 SBormnart .....- oY oo $V Ju 8 7 .. —20—15 MOWER a gee 5?< = : 9 —10— 9 WGI Se 3 a0 co os ee oho 6 REESE © ce wie 5S o2.:% ine 5 .. —10— 5 Lin eee 9 .. —10— 9 oo. Die Gr as .. —l0— 6 a me Z 7 .. —l0— 7 Si UY die a 6 . —10— 6 (*Americans. ) Clay Birds. Tuesday and Thursday, the 10th and 12th, were devoted to the targets. A tricky wind made a naturally fast bird very difficult, and 85% of the contestants apparently found them most difficult to locate with any regularity. Jennings and Geo. Beattie ran a neck and neck race, the little 1239 Hamilton fellow beating out Joseph by three birds on Tuesday, while this lead was cut down on Thursday, when the tall Toronto Representative was three high over George; they therefore tied for the two days’ honors with 359x400, being 8934%. Based on shooting knowledge, this was certainly ‘going some’ on the targets tirown and with the existing weather conditions. When it comes down to actual ‘‘hard pan’’ there are very few in the game that under similar condi- tions can outdistance either Beattie or Jennings on the blue-rocks. Barnes of Hamilton shot a good gait, once he got started, but his early scores were bad and put him out of the running. Among the American amateur shooters present, Dr. Clark, S. Bilsing, Wright and Hopper ran a good race— but they all had a tumble somewhere along the road. G. Taylor, representative of the Wuincheste. Arms Co., lead the professionals for each day and in the grand aggregate running 183 and 177, giv- ing 360x400—just one bird above the high amateur average. The other professionals found as great difficulty in negotiating the erratic curves of the dises as did the amateurs, even the experience of Sim Glover failing to make any headway. Kellar of the Hunter Arms Co., was runner-up for the pro- fessionals, with 342x400; both G. M. Dunk of the Dominion Cartridge Co. and E. G. White, Cana- dian representative of the Dupont Company, fail- ed to get their stride and keep it for any length ef time. Dunk made an odd high run now and then, but neither he nor Glover could locate the birds with certainty. As before stated, the ama- teurs, with very few exceptions, shot nowhere near their usual average. Such shooters as Houghton of Winnipeg, Loomis of Geneva, N. Y., Sangster and Beattie of Ottawa and Rolla Day of London were at sea most of the time. A summary of the scores shows the following totals for each day’s run:— Ist. Day 2nd. Day. Totals. Name 200 200 400 Jennings ....... 176 183 359 Geo. Beattie .... 180 179 359 We Barress..: 2: 176 170 346 1D yoy (OES eee aoe 175 72 347 Wire E tc. 20) as 3 by4al 168 339 Bilsin pet. co 2 ete Dies LOO) 72 244 IPO PPE ta, 552 166 170 336 OODOMEr A... sencs- 169 165 334 RNS irreu tenses, ch cyat hs 173 163 336 RSD ayy eee. ae = 171 171 eS Bates. ose 168 (100) 84 252 Efassarm: Sse oe’ 165 165 Sid waye aie tee = 166 158 324 Houghton’ .. .:. 2: 165 154 319 Hamberte: 2c 6 3 168 168 P. Wakefield 155 155 S. Sangster (80) ° 63 149 212 MeBainy ese.) 147 130 277 Bi Beatties s.:=:". (180) .119 119 Beuneticrs > «3 (140) 127 127 GeeNiavian 27 is5: 167 (140) 110 307 Pee aylore 2.2. 161 161 Raspberry %2:':. . 145 145 MioomIses es ah: Os See 142 142 1240 Chapman ....... (140) 101 101 Garey! 5h = aha (120) 110 165 275 M. Sprague ..... (140) 79 7 RODIN Gea. aes. = (100) 77 77 10 ETC Yi Smee ene eee (160) 100 100 VC Barats: ( 40) 34 139 173 ett t ee averse. 168 168 —:Professionals :— Mayloter naira 183 177 360 W. R A. Co. He Kollar ix. .trs 172 170 342 Hunter Arms Co. GMs Dunk 2.1. 158 145 303 Dom. Cartridge Co. Wat; Whites. on: 156 146 302 Dupont Pdr. Co. Si iGlover, a.n1. =t 163 129 292 Dupont Pdr. Co. A elose analysis of the above scores would tend to show conclusively that there was some factor undoubtedly present that caused many of the entries to meet their Waterloo at some point be- tween the starting point and the 200th bird each ROD AND GUN IN CANADA satisfied with the time he had and none begrudged the money expended in providing his enjoyment. AROUND THE CLUBHOUSE STOVE. Hal. Bates again—and he won the honors on merit; he is par excellence a live-bird shot. * * * It was a hot old race between Beattie and Jen- nings, and honors are even. It’s a queer day when these two are not neck and neck. * * * Dominion ammunition, loaded with Ballistite, Empire and Dupont, were favorite loads among a large percentage of the Canadian entries; it is self-evident that the Dominion Cartridge Co. are in the game to stand among the premier manufactur- ers of shot gun ammunition, and consequently are putting out the goods to warrant the support of the trap-shooters. day. A glance at the shooters’ names in the fore- going list is proof enough that it was a radical eause, for such experienced shooters as Glover, Dunk and \/"ute among the professionals, and Day, Houghton, Sangster, Vivian, Wakefield, and a dozen other high average men, do not fall down as they aid here without good cause. Everything considered, practically everyone ‘among those present’ was unanimously of the opinion that the meet was a success in every way. What there lacked in numbers attending was made up for in enthusiasm. It was a jolly, congenial erowd and one would have to travel a long way to see as clever and enthusiastic a bunch of shoot- ers as were congregated in Hamilton from Jan- uary 9th to 13th. And after all the cream of the Tournament is, as it always has been, the live bird end of the programme and while only a few who shot through all the six events pulled out ahead financially, still we venture to assert that there was not one who was not thoroughly Considerable reference was made to the 1911 Dominion ‘l'ournament next summer in Belleville. Mr. Sprague, Secretary of the Association, was ‘among those present’ and indications point to a money entry system by which the ordinary shots will receive a proportionate share of the monies and thus be able to attend the Tournament and have a pleasant outing at little or no expense. That this will be the biggest Dominion Meet for some years seems to be the concensus of opinion, and the management is working hard to ensure satisfaction and pleasure to all. * * * There is no disputing the fact that quite often one strikes a run of hard luck in drawing birds and in losing some dead over the boundary-wire. Sometimes it is the shooter’s fault in not cen- tering them, but again it is a ease of an extra strong bird carrying the load out—and in some eases it means anywhere from $1v.00 to $25.00 too. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Canadian made ammunition costs approximately 1/5 less than imported brands, so that the sportsman can shoot 20 per cent. more without extra expense. How much does 20 per cent. additional practice mean to the marksman in scores, the hunter in quickly handling his rifle as well as in accuracy, and to the man who shoots only occasionally in knowing his sights, his rifle and where and how to hold. USE DOMINION and by practice, without extra cost, prove our Guarantee that every cartridge is accurate, sure fire and clean, with the maximum of velocity and penetration. Manufactured in over 125 different types and calibres. Dominion Gartridge Company LIMITED Ammunition Manufacturers MONTREAL CANADA 1242 Owing to a meeting of the Directors of the Dom- inion Cartridge Co., in Montreal, Mr. H. W. Brainerd’s genial countenance was missed from amoug the spectators. He was a big asset to the inmates of No. 9 a year ago. Mr. Watson, an old Hamilton boy, now representative ot the Company in Winnipeg, ran down to help out in his place, and proved himself a thoroughly good fellow. * * * Dr. Clarke of Boston, went straight from Hamil- ton to the Pinehurst Shoot—where he did very well last year. He is a fair live-bird shot and an excellent clay-bird man—and a thorough enthus- iast of the scatter-gun sport. * % * Bill Barnes was a busy man in more ways than one; however we managed to induce him to look pleasant for his picture—although the sun refus- ed to come to help out our efforts. He was too busy even to challenge anyone to a soda biscuit contest, and when it gets to such a stage it sure- ly must be serious. Three Cronies Barnes, Beattie and Jennings, Pleasant. Looking At 30 cents per bird, the scheduled events in the program, which called for 75 birds, meant an outlay of $22.50 for these alone—and with the di- visions of the money meant a loss in anything less than straights. Unless the writer is mis- taken, it is due to this fact that the Canadians failed to turn out in greater numbers. There should be a change in the arrangements whereby a contestant has a better break. * * * Where was Walter Ewing, Wm. Carruthers, Trail Lyall et all the Montreal Club? Not one of them came up. ¥ * *%. Rolla Day, like a number of other excellent shots, could not keep a steady stride; he did some excellent work, however, in patches on the targets and demonstrated that he still knows where to hold. He did not shoot in the second day’s performance. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Both S. E. Sangster and B. Beattie, of the St. Hubert Club, did good work on the live-birds, Neither did anything approaching justice to them- selves on the targets; both have been doing con- sistent work right up to the meet, and it is strange to find them unable to negotiate the blue- rocks in their usual effective way. * * * Sturt’s voice was as musical as ever and he proved his efficiency as a squad hustler, finding time to shoot some of the birds between times. Edgar is a very clean shot on pigeons and man- ages to do consistent work in spite of the ardu- ous duty of looking after laggard members of the squads. * * * It was worth while to watch old Mr. Schofield shoot in the G. C. Handicap. In spite of a badly maimed hand, he demonstrated that the younger men had to travel to keep in his company, and his 22x25 is well worthy of the praise given him, He is a shooter of the old school and by no means a ‘has been,’ nor will he be for many moons to come, * * ‘Oh you Dunk—Your Empire load was the eandy goods all right, but why didn’t you hold it on those birds you missed? After your Toron- to performance at the Half-Way House on the 6th, we looked to see you give all a run for the blue ribbon.’’ * * * Outside of Taylor, the professionals found as great difficulty as the amateurs, and some sad holes in their averages resulted. The strong wind not only drove the birds high on Thursday, but blew back the powder in the shooters’ eyes—not at all conducive to improving an already hard situation. A Contest at Dundas. The only attraction in Dundas on New Year’s Day after the municipal elections was the annual gun club meet at the park, which was attended by the largest gathering of any yet held. The con- ditions were not favorable, the day being dark. The winners of the Dundas gun club tankard were :— Shot at Hit. Marshall Raspberry ...........; 25 19 Wréd -Bibby— o. 20a. tee eee 25 18 lola welethatiMleye Sadind oooops 6 oo 25 aly ‘Wer pelousden’.”. -c. uc5 ie ae eee 25 af Albert Sliyons (5.5.52 gies ee 25 16 Charles Sealey 5.2 Seciicist tere eer te 25 16 Matt) Hanes) Sisco eerie 25 16 ACR eDOnaldsp nie eet ieeeteeetete rte 25 15 J opaltig’ CUMNTININ O'S eee cer ree eee 25 15 Georgze® Halliday,” 23. see ae 25 15 We oShawai.2.. i.2)ecee ee 25 14 Drs auchland y,\. = «eee 25 13 W. Branigan’ 9.436 eee eee 25 11 The winners of the sweepstakes were also shot- off, the shoot lasting well into the afternoon. 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All communica- tions to be addressed to Belleville, Ont. NEW YEAR TOURNAMENT AT OTTAWA. The New Year’s Tournament of the St. Hubert Gun club was held at the Westboro traps on January second. The attendance was an ex- ceptionally large one for a winter tournament. Sliding handicaps prevailed, and this kept up the interest till the end of the programme, because it gave the novices as good a chance as the old timers. How well it worked out is shown by the fact that practically every competitor was in on some of the money prizes. The programme consisted of five events of 20 birds each, one of them at 10 pairs of doubles, and a team shoot between two teams chosen from among the competitors. Of course a couple of extra events were also pulled off. The team race prize, a case of shells, was perhaps the most interesting event of the day. The teams were captained by B. Beattie and W. L. Lumsden, and Beattie’s team won out by four birds. The score in the various events were:— Event Lith Ziv ee Gunes ee | Birds. 20 20: 10 pr. Doubles Sela San esters 15, 17. 7-15 35—69 RE PAcaSIDDIt, soe soe 13 16 8 20 13—70 ASW. VHTOOD Ss 22.00 17 15 10 18 12—72 DMGaomiths =... 2. 14 17 10 18 16—75 Be Beattie. 2. see 15 18 11 16 19—79 ems lacks a eae 13 18 10 13 16—70 GBs Green reo. 12 19 13-11 16—71 BT WVAANE a a eats ene 13 18 10 19 18—78 Sees IONNG tees As 6 oe 15) 316 213’ Sb 15 —70 We Williams: -¢..22:2- 15-46 = bo glpet9—70 eb eum eee eoe 16 -14 11 16 15—72 Wes Corby, cscs ae 16 8 10 16 16—66 Ws POEDES is ee ee 11 13 9 14 9—56 Tepe STAC Gy tac ciSicn- tees fej 3! 9 14 14—68 Geerhasdale; =o fee 15 LT 6 S13-14—65 Wes dattle. S24... 22228 17 $1965 Onl bl 5 — 75 Ws lo vomsden)... ....- 17 15 10 19 17—78 AAW (GYCGHG,, 3 0.2. 2 13-9 25). 5/7 go, W262 Jee Weslanriers, 2.05... tS ASe dl SSise st0——56 Po Wiattersia = ascisreceanv ee Wie yf Gs ReWyinite: 6522.06.58 esi, (etshsipee che Meee 9— 9 He GeWhte) 2S he ees 17 19 13 19 12—80 Winners merchandise prizes for high averages: B. Beattie, coat sweater, score 79. H. Viau, case of wine, score 78. W. L. Lumsden, silver flask, score 78. W. Little, case of fruit, score 75. D. G. Smith, box of cigars, score 75. Team Race. R. Beattie eae W. L. Lumsden (cap- Hes acetate TAIT.) aecttoyse- ks ps PBhTOOp: G-.: teehee a Sib bitte tenes 18 AVALSUTRIIDS ss, cre cecters 14. °—Sanester 2. osteo yf ith eee SO eooe 16. Smith a. ae 17 Greene. G. 1B) <5 12" 4b Bunn. ee ee 16 ROD AND GUN I N CANADA Dionne "22365. 233 17. Williams: ..-->. 13 Corby, see 14° Black 2. ceupeeee 18 Greene, A. We .......-84 > Horbes > 5. meer 14 Watters. . 22.202, 16 Deslauriers ....... 11 TD tal sete sete 155 Total==.:.\:.aeene 151 Extras. 10 pair doubles—G. B. Greene, 8; E. G. White, 8; J. Bradley, 8; 8S. E. Sangster, 11; R. A. Sib- bitt, 12; B. Beattie, 14; W. Corby, 11; A. W. Throop, 16; J. G. Smith, 12; J. Dionne, 12; J. B. Bunn, 9; G. Easdale, 8; W. Forbes, 9; J. Seott, 5. Twenty-five singles—Corby, 18; Bunn, 21; Henderson, 16; 23; Dionne, 16; Beattie, 18. Forbes, 20; Scott, 16; Easdale, The scores were: Spoon shoot, two events, 25 birds each: made on December seventeenth Beattien sees She eee eee 22 23—45 BGP awWihite. ses foe. ee eee 24 20—44 San rsterewAe sist ym a cleo eee 22 18—40 133 e el atone ere Amanat we Gale Sco. ¢ 19 19—38 Deslanriers #2 x55... ee a Wf 18—35 Ruel 1 ess cae aya ee oe ee £7 17—34 Corby < <.dp.ccs en Seek ee eee 15 18—33 Wyld “2, 2eo1. ee rote teehee the ne meee 18 15—33 Bermarde 32. soo cas Geers ee ee 15 15—30 NOrbes Hse 55 a Rk oe ee 12 17—29 Spoon winners—Class ‘‘A,’’ S. E. Sangster; class ‘‘B,’’ B. Beattie. Winner gold button, championship, B. Beattie. Practice events, 25 birds each: Sangster, 23; Bradley, 21; Corby, 19; Forbes, 13. Doubles, 12 pairs: White, 16; Beattie, 17; Corby, 11; Sangster, 16; Bernard, 14. emblematic of week’s NEW YEAR SHOOTS AT MONTREAL. A most successful shoot was held by the Mon- treal Club on New Year’s Day, when about twen- ty members attended, and also visitors from the Westmount and St. Hubert Clubs. Amongst the events was a very exciting match in the spoon competition, when Messrs W. Gal- braith, N. Clarke and W. S. Strachan tied for first place, with a score of 22 birds. In the shoot off, which was a miss and out it took ten shots to deciue the match, but the steady shoot- ing of Mr. Galbraith eventually won out. The following is the score for spoon event; W. S. Strachan, 22; Johannot, 15; T. Westlake, 20; J. Kenyon, 18; a jel Maher, 18; Clarke, 92; Ww. Galbraith, 29 G. Cheece, 18; E. C. Eaton, 18; Jones, 20; R B. Hutcheson, 2 In the ‘other: matches the following were prize winners; J. Ken- yon, T. Westlake, J. H. Maher, Clarke, R. B. Hutcheson, G. E. ’ Cheese, Wis: Strachan, E. C. Eaton, Jones. Westmount Club. Westmount Gun Club held its Garmin shoot- on December twenty-sixth on the grounds at St. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1245 One Thousand Dollars and the Usual Handsome Trophy GUARANTEED py the Interstate Association to the winner of the 1911 Grand American Handicap. the uniform success that has attended the use of ou PONT Smokeless Shotgun Powders in this classic event year after year. Start Practicing Now Empire (bulk) — and — Ballistite (dense) Leaders in the Best Class of Smokeless Powders BALLISTITE— sold only in Dominion Cartridge Co’s loaded shells (Imperial and Regal.) EMPIRE—sold in bulk. If your dealers do not keep it, write us direct. Both the above well cnown brands man- ufactured by the Nobel’s Explosive Co., “Glasgow,” Scotland, have been in the lead at numerous tournaments held throughout Canada; give them a trial and be convinced. Agents in Canada : Hamilton Powder Co., Montreal, P. Q. Terento, Ont. Winnipeg, Man. Victoria, B.C, Alex Johnston G. H. Cashmore Why not have your GUN REPAIRS done by experienced workmen? It costs no more. Send them to us. We guarantee our work. Johnston & Cashmore Eastern Gun Works, 494 Eastern Avenue PHONE MAIN 4062. Toronto ae but Camera alineet is not = a : iigeary Necessity to the true sportsman. Send TWENTY-FIVE yearly subscriptions, and a KORONA PETIT Camera, size 3% x5%4, will besent you. This camera manufactured by Gundlach-Manhattan Optical Co. Rochester, N. Y. 1246 Laurent. The principal event was a merchandise shoot from scratch. The afternoon was good, but weather conditions not conducive to high scores. In fact, the thermometer was below zero, and with a strong east wind, high scores were impossible. 25 birds— R. B. Hutcheson, 23; R. Lewis ,21; Walter Ewing, 21; E. Tollhurst, 21; Dr. Boucher, 20; Bryce Clarke, 19; W. Galbraith, 19; W. Caughtrey, 18; R. Oughed, 18; Mr. Moore, 18; W. Reid, 18; Jas. Maher, 17; Mr. Johannot, 16; Mr. Jones, IAS SVs 08, elo: One of the principal events was a challenge match between Mr. Jas. Maher and ex-Mayor Galbraith at 25 birds each, Maher winning by one.. The scores stood, Maher, 24; Galbraith 23. Riverside Club. The members of the Riverside Gun Club had an enjoyable New Year outing and some good scores were made. Two matches were listed, twenty- five bird shots, and the results were: First. Second match. match. Ton> Westlake 2c:. ..Ghses syn sheeeeriee 20 21 De Breaker: .unicseie ares Betis caer eee 19 19 IS) STOW. certs el OEE eee rere 14 19 Jase AOnyON. lists tcp erie ee 14 iyi CIS OIND 2 rosie: os: cicy et ose ah euteer aces oP eet as 14 20. , Cerin oham-. septs acie eerie sere 14 Se eg LA VION 9% os cretens ie ce picare: oleae one ee 13 21 ams Murdoch *..css ce ei eerecieee tae Le ih <0 Oh eS ee eerie OE Oe eee 12 ai SUT cel WLS ON ce ccsy scree See cere eae 12 15 TORONTO DOINGS. Stanley Club. The following were the scores made on the club grounds on December seventeenth, under fav- orable weather conditions: SAm B: SSLOV GUS. veya cnie o.ciaes als Sooo ee 105 76 PORTING isp. os ais Ov Go Pgs EEE 100 82 A SChebbeteee relic osc sce Shee eee 90 63 SIS C hamrs chon ations eee Ree 80 47 SMOSCLINN ES eee. cs eee eee 75 56 Macdonald} s.) hic ev cee ee eee 75 32 IM CRrenaGmitcc teatstcs haben oe ice 70 35 Op arthisratish :c sce a oleate eviarets 65 36 Douglas 6b :. sjeietojche.e aro Peeters oreo 55 24 Den Tyeke } ye... «ici eee ee dan Sus 50 41 VUNG) occ. os ee 50 37 SA WOT or. «-eueie eet Ae ees 50 35 BW Seheibew |... eee ees eee ee 45 34 Dr. Van Duzer "sei ee eee eae 45 25 OL MGS Seto kisi da so ERR oe oct oe Coe 45 25 Whitlaw "52 SA ters Se eee 45 24 Buchanan .. 232 eee, on eee 40 31 Halford 5... .:5e eee ee eee 35 26 Wit: So Se ee 25 22 Albert ... o0 2. eee ee eee 25 15 Massmgham | . 3..oi¢ .aeepeeeen eee 20 13 UITONS) .. . . cs scn a Oe 10 ii ROD AND GUN IN CANADA The following were the scores made on Decem- ber thirty-first. Owing to the bright sunlight on the snow the scores suffered :— S.A. B: Blak et Ms Stic eas 2 eae es 105 72 Macdonell> 7:40 33. 27s pin ie ee 105,232 38 Stephens whisc.cciss,. wctoteustals clei eons 100 74 Dr; Wan Duzeriscaia. sooo eo eee 75 52 Elo garthy * so estas stats te er cbeee tee hasneheere aie 65 45 GiiScherbe =p eee ea ee ee ee 60 48 Balmer ee on ee et ees bo eee 60 45 Joselin. 225 Mic SE Cet Hee a A oe eee 55 44 Sprin@ere oo. le koc ae eee Sol peeeee 50 39 ‘Pearsall “lov: 305 acts see oe ee 50 34 S21) ieee Ree Re Re oe RCRD beens. ee 50 27 Halford
5. soc et ee eee 25 15 RGSS: Hs i ose ses no ae eo ee 15 a Bie In the spoon shoot Joselin won in class A, with 21 out of 25 at 18 yards, and G. Scheibe was high in class B, with 21 out of 25 at 17 yards. Doubles were indulged in at the close, Black mak- ing 6 pairs out of 16, and Stephens 7 out of 19. A sealed New Year’s handicap shoot of 50 tar- gets each for an even dozen prizes was held on New Year’s Day. The following were the scores: Silke Bs (AT GRts 0 a7 ta ae 50 49 Flogarth, 2 cvec disc cares teak eas eae 50 47 UOLMNGS! is/s-see oe eee 50 46 BH Schelbes.. £325.02 te ee eee 50 ~ 46 GC -Scheibe. 4) 535 3.4.2.3 4a eee 50 46 Wakefield so 2s.0u.c yea sienicie Se eee 50 45 dioselin’? =... Sacer eo, ae cea ee 50 45 Bly | Sasha ee See co ee 50 45 Halford ?.6..8 5. 85h eee eee 50 45 Dr; Vian: eDuzer 2m oer. «cee eee 50 45 Jennings 3953585 2.1. ee oe eee 50 44 Buchanan:+ ..acsen02 2 een eee 50 44 Dunk: . 5cckis' aves cal Slee eee 50 44 Stevens, .c.c2 3:42). «.ocee tt aoe eee 50 44 Massineh ag osprey ae eerie 50 44 Hulme) : deers neces ee! See ee 50 43 Sawden-~. fa ops 45 36 W... Cutler 22-6. Soc: 22 2. she eee 40 30 BS DS McGaw ins. cose aes 0 ee eee 50 44 JG: caw ete soe nie eee 40 27 ©: is Mi¢Gaiw <.cdm-ceree oe a one 50 33 G. N-Bernard 8. .2. oe eee 40 17 Je. Murphy 2p. oe tee ete 30 27 M.. “Rosenthal! 3)... et ce et ee 40 18 G; (Dunk. oicisec ns canbe Lee 50 47 OF Smilliéy =. a5 4265.5. 2 eee 40 34 AR Pitcher! #262 aoe oe el eee 25 11 IWieAs “Bucke. ifsc ic oo oho ene ee 30 20 J Smilies 2225, te aaa eee 30 “~~ 36 The regular Christmas turkey shoot was held on December twenty-sixth. A good attendance of members and friends were present, and some good shooting took place, F. W. Lyonde being the lucky one to carry away the bird. The scores:— Shot at Broke GPsHiSmaith Se see canes See eae 55 32 PB te Gs tl ee ee Rs 45 38 Peed: Boothet. sista eee 45 38 A ie Ei (eens Gh arco cre SU 10 6 Fake SEN Pee ox eato OPIMO A BOSE OL 45 33 Dr Woowry YS te ee ee ee 25 16 Oe. SELO COS ON) gpa eee aera eae 45 35 Re eB. olay ONd Ohi crie cheetah 10 2 Jer} Prim ble snr ce eee 55 39 J A. Shaw. .¢.-c5500 cee eee 45 27 Bh. Bond < >.«:.. «2s eee 55 43 Js Fy ROSS eee een eek renee 55 46 O= Smillies.¢ 5 eee 65 47 J. Smlhen. oh See 45 32 WPS. we, ose, cyeyerer et oe ee 80 64 Jet OUNIN OB. cjore se =o kheeetonatearats 65 58 BY SWreoes ly onde 5. oc eee 55 47 Ws, Rayon ccs sei ge aetna 45 37 G. Davidsoneaya... ace eee eee 45 40 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1249 pm the Ross os “yl ( i} Ce. i <<", C ” F ) Ber \ Ss hej 1 Lr Ff Re Ys >\ wa é ; S . : A oar y Re ~ wile ™ = Vp Ly, va ws i] \ j a ** ‘a ‘ 4 = ’ = \ é j A lie \ yy) ‘ \ : be \ANN \ Eé iy, \\\ = A ay T/ t =? \ i Y Nt Sear \ \ ‘ 4 } \ *\ , yf \ S iN throughout the British Empire are buying “Ross” Sporting Rifles because of their accuracy, power and handiness. Even a $25.00 “Ross” Sporting Model can be matched for accuracy against any imported arm——no matter how costly, while there is no action more reliable nor quicker. Dealers throughout the British Empire sell “Ross” Rifles. $25.00 and upwards. Illustrated Catalogue sent free on request. : THE ROSS RIFLE COMPANY - - Quebec, P.Q. 1250 An interesting live bird shoot was held in the afternoon of the same day. Collie Burgess and Joe Jennings tied for first place, each getting 52 out of a possible 60 birds. John Smillie showed the boys that he still has the edge on them shoot- ing sparrows. Following is the score: — Shot at Killed Cem Bure Css wiecytowcisere caer erreiaiate 60 52 51D Et Faint tpn Gopn o FOr Soe 60 52 Sohn SOmUligns..so) year 50 42 Jack. omillioged.misrcce neers 50 32 Ollie cSmillierecs cyte etn slneveretcnsy ets 50 31 Geo DAVOS OT a ay ciereyaye sient shee 40 30 1D Ye el ech Ree GR ob ao Oto 40 26 18, DDN Wiig iy eegeip nc nd aott a5 Dr 25 16 BBC li ON Gk ..-qsneraysroeieri cera ei 15 10 At the weekly shoot on December thirty-first a good attendance of members and friends were present, and some good shooting took place. O. E. McGaw being the lucky one in e¢arrying the silver spoon as high gun in the 25-bird match. Scores :— Shot at Broke CPD Men Bry ke tie auch ioroene tee 55 39 BS, Reece steher, sh. oxen 3 eee 30 9 ace Gy Shaw tact ere see 45 32 ree ELOGOSON eerste ileiiuanvteeemmens 35 17 ae SS ROSS, ss cctac cee oes Cee 50 43 Wek. (Cutler: sacar nae oe eas 50 35 mes) McGaw? che cco sche turaer 45 32 AW SD TWloTie@. sce cine ateer ese rte 20 6 @:" Wi. MeGawi- ils atic eee Uf ~~ 58 TS n . Whig ing aie BARS ye Sercie oor 55 34 ©: -Smillies 229252 3305 She sec 50 31 BS Wea syONGC p awe soo sees fey hs 25 22 pie Oy TA ATYIS:. cists kt c ceenesacnoa eee 55 36 Oo Burgess (ep. hep hee ee 45 27 Je: Murphy: 2) 2). 1 forint = 35 20 Was At. Burke: % x: hee eee: 35 20 Aaa Aid TIE rie ree edo nae tS snd 3 20 8 George, Mason. 4. < Ss. 5 antariuny ene 60 53 WY. SLrOnSTGery .2scc5 Adee Re eee 10 4 The regular New Year shoot was held on Janu- ary second. A large attendance of members and friends were present and some good shooting took place. There were four events of 15 birds each and the following were the lucky ones in carrying away the silverware: A. E. Craig, J. G. Shaw, J. F. Ross, F. W. Lyonde, J. A. Shaw, P. J. Boothe, T. F. Hodgson, G. H. Smith. The sealed prize went to W. H. Cutler, and the lucky visitor’s to E. Bond. The summary:— Shot at Broke JNA SO Oh WE te ier aera doh c GEOR olor 70 57 G. HH. Smith* - 2. ore ee a: oe 80 59 OJ. BE ROSS” Sept eee ee i 64 ©. ‘GC. Small’ 2 e. oee eee eee 25 1 ie. V.. Philpott’ soe" eee ee 35 of B.C. Harris: 1% > ahead ® ee 60 44 F. W. Aiyonderadsteeeee cn a2 60 53 a. oH. Hodgson... aes eee see 80 60 ir. ROG... <'<)asacasys eee 25 16 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA GON Berrarde er ate are 40 32 TT. SiOUCR Mee oi ati ee ere ene 25 12 WH... Cotlerveete ce ate eee 60 35 Dry Wuoweny “2.50. > -cmieieiewte ose 45 24 Pd: Boothe. 4.60 s-t eee eee 60 48 G: i -Hambly~.....- tence ance 60 42 Js Gee Shaws. ce See ee <0 60 i. Bond <2 incite en eee 90 82 Js JA. Shaw, 22 aes cone coe 75 58 GLO We Sain has ek rk or ee 80 66 Ws, Joslin ctererens chev ies ccustoteves ete 60 56 A sparrow shoot was held on New Year’s Day also. The background being dark and the wind blowing very hard made the shooting diffieutt. The scores were as follows:— Shot at Killed ©: -Bureess ine: cee eee 60 52 PLT Wie eats. ta oan oe 60 30 Jee Day lowers 6 tts. oe skekcaiodeeerre 56 42 J Wim Guages Apie..oeticie.s eae 56 41 H. Davidson «Si ernie 3.2.5 Staaten oe 48 30 At the weekly shoot on January seventh, G. Mason won the silver spoon. Scores:— Shot at Broke AUD, Sle eleopliMean Bo odcnlb one cic 35 24 Jean ROSS, Sees cae ee cane 50 45 Wie Mic Dunit. 85580 cat auecs eateries 60 31 BR. (Ce sHarrisi nce Hors certs eee 50 42 DAS SAW © << cvience, oot ete eee 35 23 Ve yal Or PWtiemas Soap odanD po oac 5s - 45 36 GH. Smith #e. 2538: ee ee eee 50 44 Geet: “Scheibe-s. .\e ween eee 65 52 Ge 2Masonine. oo Se eae eons 40 33 AlfeeDomlain =s2% 5.24500 tee ce eee 25 16 We Ho ‘Cutler s.tececite hele ree 40 29 HY -SROSS;. 2-3. so ek hee ee ee 25 -16 Pee et pottiecmret erotic 20 12 So WALI AIS xe oie) ta eee 25 14 A gen Ko =< Meee CES AAR Oct Ine © 40 28 Bs sHanna “ss erence 50 42 WW); Mi. #Brown' 32.5.2 cine 35 24 AWe EE, Kune ys areata cretticicas erates 15 8 Parkdale Club. The Christmas shoot of the Parkdale Gun Club held on December’ twenty-sixth at their grounds on the Humber, was a good ‘‘starter’’ for the season, and greatly enjoyed by those pres- ent. Following are the names of some of the shooters and their scores:— Shot at Broke AS, Wills Comat st il. eens 90 77 Parker. pan aa se oe eee 90 17 Ge “Wolfe ™ 575..2 acer a oaer 90 71 Ward) 5.9 =. 5 cetera 75 67 IPICK@riN esp aise ero eee 65 42 Gillies? te. 3.24. pet soos e ee cen 65 42 libido! we oemooee cade csiccorees - 75 59 Kiemptont 2. PS. 'icjettei oto eie tet 85 56 Switzer = 22. v0. a So eee eee 65 38 Mreth6way me s./. seston eee 70 52 FBV ig 9 Wi ESOML seperti soos cise steerer 40 26 ye SOrOOKS tec he. ow sie™ sass 60 42 Celine y pore arto tiers 8) asic lars corte 35 18 Wie bn A So0er cant owas aloo: 35 20 ie eh so ouo57 oe ba co beoneade 60 35 The Club Championship: A Close Contest. There was a good attendance of the members and their friends at the Hamilton Gun Club on Saturday afternoon, December thirty-first, when the annual shoot for the live bird championship of the club was held. It was an ideal afternoon and everybody enjoyed the contest which was close and exciting. The race was for twenty-five birds from the thirty-yard mark and contestants dropped out when they got four misses. Dr. Wilson repeated his performance of two years ago by winning out and shot a most consistent race getting 23 out of the 25. TT. W. Barnes the champion of last year was runner up with 22. The winner missed his ROD AND GUN IN CANADA first and seventh bird and the latter his second and fifth bird and it looked as though it was going to end in a tie but T. W. Barnes missed a screamer for his twenty-fourth and Dr. Wilson decided the - contest with his last shot. A. D. Bates was tied with the leaders up to his twenty-first bird when two straight misses put him out. D. Reid was in the running until the twenty-second when a miss settled his chances. A. King was referee. The scores were:— Shot at Hit. Dr; --Walson.” is pte oncets Loan 25 23 T.- Wes 2B arnes &.92 5 eae. Sins nie ee 25 22 ice sonbe tre ay. ioiaweke Aeekete eee 18 14 AS D:. Bates’. .cts2 hte oe eee 22 18 Dire ds ciate. Sec ae ee 22 18 MBER EUING 9 caret ns ecu ces ee 14 9 Nelsons Non Oo” fe ienerneshol crore sea 10 6 IW sea WBE ae fone cic ons ee 13 8 ie Wie WV ASOD 5:0 sae cele are tees Le 11 Gi Thomson ets <2 es. css ee 18 14 M. “Raspberry= ac ccs os ite he 20 16 Ix] Crooks Ot. tesa. 3. ee 14 10 iA: Palmers ic seis eas 2 ale ee 10 6 On January seventh, the members indulged in a final workout for the tournament, which was held that week. Some good scores were made and there was a good attendance. Geo. Beattie and H. Bates tied with 54 out of 60. J. Gomph got 19 out of 20, while Dr. Wilson and E. Sturt tied with 17 out of 20. Capt. Spencer and A. King were referees. The total scores were:— Shot at Hit. Ac. DPB abAS ccroregtiaietclerkoe orate 50 37 Gala Beattie: = oc caer ne neem ore 60 54 Ts EPS Barnes retina teriecsrctere cnet 75 64 Ee ASALeS ~ 25 18 Dros sWilsonesss.5 3.5). 2 eet eee 20 a ly/ B.: Olivers25--keo eee Cee eee 20 12 WW: Dillon” = 0... seweck ace Oe 15 13 Cr Clend enning ora -irs ea teeineeeans 10 6 Jee GrOVMT) Mt tena pe soiree ee erento 20 19 BS SSturt? oo.4 «se cee eee eo ae ee 20 17 Vice DSOWLOM Cle cor Fomcie tote retchopecoteyosoncke 30 24 Je *G" Cline, Se oat owe eee 20 11 SHOOTING AT ST. THOMAS. A number of the members of the St. Thomas Gun Club enjoyed some fine shooting on December twenty-sixth. Owing to the holiday many were out of town and the only event shot off was the live bird match. W. J. MeCance and Robert Cof- fey tied for first place each bringing down ten birds straight. Following is the score:— Shot at Killed Re) Cotiey— 3: Seance setters aa 10 10 Drs Lipsey 36 ee eee eee 10 9 B.. H.. Flach. -2 asec eee ee 10 9 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Bow AND STERN (MORE ENLARGED). SHOWING BEAUTIFUL LINES AND GRACEFUL WIPPEARANCE OF THIS MODEL. eS se — A postal card with your address will bring this information. The Bracebridge Launch Works BRACEBRIDGE, ONT. Let us tell you WHY this is the best family launch ever built. 1253 ©UR RAMILY SPECIAL 1254 1E. OV\ YS SL gay ews a ea Sei 10 9 0 a 5 4 UME S IM CURTICO lie ac ou, 215, Shes oe oles 10 10 BELLEVILLE SHOOTS. The members of the Belleville Gun Club did not turn out in very great numbers on December six- teenth owing to the severe weather also to the fact that there had been a side shoot held in the fore part of the week. Mr. W. Tugnett manipulated the trap and was the right man in the right place. The following were the scores made: H. Howey, 25 bird contest A. Mott, 25 bird contest .......-.....-+-8-- 20 An enjoyable shoot, attended by eighteen mem- bers of the club, was held at Belleville on Decem- ber twenty-sixth, The day was not ideal for shooting purposes, snow falling through the whole programme and some declined to participate on account of unfavorable weather conditions. J. I. Newton acted as referee and all felt safe in his hands, being confident of impartial judgement and the strictest accuracy. Teddy Boyle had charge of the cash sheets and the shooters were all paid off as soon as the last event was finished. Root’s ammunition was loaded for long range but when the birds reached the required distance Fred claimed he could not see them. However, with all the drawbacks everyone enjoyed the sport and the following scores show that all the shooting was not too bad: Shot at Broke Biasry, Daye cst si ceed ont aan 100 88 Mitre SPEAPUG mci je cee 19 ai) ye leen cane 100 8] EAbees PHOMpPSON poe. tc cis - teooc a 100 78 SE EOVIC. ope he sa ta erat secs hice 100 77 PAS MOG. cite css muck ots oan oe Oe 100 fl ar WiOOde ys em bet San soe aero 100 73 WeasvAndrews\ 0 rse%s2. 44s See 100 68 TDL TRC ee ee EEO REES co ei ate 100 64 REOMPECHNELens sc 3 02.2 oe ae 100 62 Ming GEN) 2 eR Bre 100 70 Se (NEEGHETTE 93 oO ae eos 100 59 Li, WATE Ro] ke Merete Che eee ee ae ao 50 30 PMMIIS OT. cyte eee tek. 6S Sie 50 38 TPRMELATTIS «+. lhc sR AOE Rates eis ee 50 27 eee MaAGHITG -:c soe. i a Xs 50 24 LEE 28 ee! Soles ie 50 28 Mr? Thacker . .:<;csseeeisteae ss ss ss 30 18 avin, LET tration) c v0. ceiegake tatete hae tee ec iepclonens 10 4 A very successful shoot was held on December 26th by the Belleville Gun Club at their grounds. There were eighteen competitors shooting and all appeared to enjoy the sport to the fullest. The “weather was not ideal for the best scores to be made, as there was continual falling of snow throughout the day. Mr. Mairs, from New York, who is visiting friends in the city availed himself of the sport. The members were all pleased to entertain him, and there was some class to his shooting. He will find the latch string hanging outside of the Belleville ROD AND GUN IN CANADA club-house any time he visits Belleville. The scores are as follows:— Shot at 100: He Day © 22/5. - piaemc onic =< <2 ee ee 88 M.. Sprague ici. .5). ..0.24> beeen 81 Jee ThOMpsON’ ©5202 owns - nee ee eee 78 TL Boyle-.isi«stes% ses Jepson eee 77 AS Mobi aes ES cee waco aes 2 ache 76 J; Woodley 225522 3. cnn ee 73 W. 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Total scores:— SiAN pe) WEAC: AVEO eaene F eitee totic site aioe aierelereiets 30 “22 .%33 Jitiguhil a (Oiena Re ee robo goo aS: 15 10 .666 Ci Gti ain Fon pom cam topAa dso" 55 36 .655 Bonnetthe 043 eens aus oe eine ee 20 13 .650 SI) 1 ee, ee ASR riot eRe mucneteen oho C CAN ies A, STOW icra ein Gace eke ete cee ned Meiot ears 45 27 .600 ID Thi eso o-enaiamo Gos woo cc 25 15 .600 PM SAUL COM co ors eicrt tke cote tas here 35. 20-2570 BVETIB IGT ie Mere aters cle stave-oes everete nae «ale 50 28 .560 IDG be albinos bo aa om aon We 55 30 .845 ‘G0 0 TRE eae tren iaine pute aeRO cores C A5 = Dis <4 WiiKey “SRE nists itaeave cetera sates 50 20 .400 A very successful shoot was held on December, twenty-ninth, and following are given the results: Event No. 1—Blue Rocks:— Shot at Killed 10 Wie." SUL [:) eerie Mere ee NR le soc 10 10 [Dp IDEAL SO Sib ae dite aan cent oo ae 10 6 YG HOME yer she tekave teva bitte er oretals 10 9 Event No. 2—10 B. R.:— ae May narditnery: phy uvesctecitior 10 6 IDA Dally SkASsoshoosscsdhoase 10 4 Event No. 3—15 B. R. :— DOP SRG nos aacsacDadsuar 15 10 1 Sie Dav brinuy eee wan Sinera Pemise ets Geo Gere 15) 13 Event No. 4—25 B. R. :— Ci RODINB st vce i atone si iether agente 25 21 Be RODIN ys sxera sole es eee es 25 13 Dy MOTs 225. ta sachet reiauas a seiece 25 25 DF. Welford p55 c.ccckoeuecuaronstaetohe 25 22 Be Marlatt: ncn 3 cake netem erreurs 25 21 Event No. 5—10 B. R. :— dis iM Eyanenh Van Goda a sabico.dohormcc 10 8 1D), ADE PI TA SHigGGe DU Gnde acc Oe 10 8 Me DUtbOnNs....fo4.. Gon.s Sacto 10 6 Event No. 6—10 B. R. :— Ip Sib y Gil Me anguo eso 6 dass oe Dic 10 8 Ave DONG Fesa 53 scion ge act's we eroees eens 10 7 ES SET OHY Vis t-te co- hola. <2 Sects acleee cls 10 4 IDA IDES A aomacleeciaen a0 UES od 10 5 Event No. 7—10 B. R. :— PAPMADVONIE Pte jene cede ito oie che. ckekotennretereiots 10 3 ie AB hoo IB Oiiog 4 Ole ngs Lataidd O° 10 2 MBM Ay HAP CG cecil. ieee a ceiae 10 8 Live bird event—8 birds—D. Miller, 4; F. Marlatt, 7; G. Robins, 6; E. Dougall, 6; Dr. Welford, 6; E. Robins, 7; F. Wolfe, 5. A successful shoot was held on January 2nd, at clay birds and some good shooting was seen. The following scores were made out of a possible 10 in each event:— Event 1—Maynard, 6; Giddings, 5; Farlow, 8; Dougall, 6. Event 2—Harrington, 4; Scott, 6; Farlow, 6; Dougall, 6; Event 3—Maynard, 6; Bonnett, 8; Giddings, 8; Harrington, 7. Event 4—Dougall, 9; Seott, 8; Maynard, 5. Farlow, 8; ROD AND GUN IN CA'NADA Event 5—Giddings, 7; Harrington, 7; Farlow, 9; Maynard, 3. Event 6—Dougall, 7; F. Maynard, 3; Farlow, 9; Harrington, 6. INGERSOLL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP. On January second, the match for the W. J. Elliott Trophy, emblematic of the championship of the club for 1911, was shot off. There was a small attendance owing to the elections, though competition was keen and Kirbyson only won by two points. Scores (one hundred being shot at in each instance): W. J. Kirbyson, 92; H. W. Partlo, 90; F. W. Staples, 82; G. A, Ionson, 78. Annual Meeting. Hereafter the members of the Ingersoll Gun Club will compete for the W. J. Elliott Trophy some time in July instead of on New Year’s Day as in the past. This change was decided upon at the annual meeting of the Club, on January sixth. The affairs of the Club were discussed at length after which the following officers were elected. Hon. President—W. J. Elliott. 2nd Hon. Pres.—Wm. Ryan. President—Geo. A. lIonson. 1st Vice-Pres.—Geo. F. Janes. 2nd Vice-Pres.—Geo. Nichols. 3rd Vice-Pres.—F. W. Staples. Sec. Treas.—W. J. Kirbyson. | Captain—H. W. Partlo. Auditors—A. Williamson and John Staples. ESSEX SHOOT. Frank Stotts, Essex, Ont., held Lis annual live bird shoot Dee. 15th, with the following results:— 1st Event—10 Birds Class Shooting 50—30—20. Entrance $4.00. Handicap 26 to 32 yds. 32 — He batera ne eee 2220212312 3—9 28—C. Thrasher ....: 10210012 0 26 26—hMiler ae 022120220 2—7 29—W. Hugell ....... 122020010 2—6 26——hY 2B lions 000021210 1—5 27—C. Billings ...... 010222202 2-7 30—W. F. Stotts .. 2000220 2 2 2-6 26—W. Clickner ..... 200012012 0—5 26—W. Wintemute 220 22 01/2 328 29—T. Pastorius 0022132121 1—8 26—C. -Reeb ..:05.5.- 222020200 0—5 2A (Grondin= = eager 22222002 0 0—6 2nd Event-—10 Birds Class Shooting 50—30—20. Entrance $4.00. Handicap 26 to 32 yds, 32> sBaters semenere 022120221 2—8 238=—C! “Dhrashorap ernie 211112202 0—8 26h einer eee 0222202 2 0 2—7 29—W. Hugill * ..... 00002000 2 0—2 26— PS Plone 022100020 1—5 27—C. Billings ...... 201222200 0—6 30—W. F. Stotts .... 22222002 2 0—7 27-—W. Wintemute ... 2220020 2 1 2—7 27 —— Aw eb eathio wee 011200211 0-6 26—C. I. Pastorius.... 001111200 2—6 26——I4) Kerry pene cee 01110021 2 0—6 D7—Aex Grondin +) eer 000220101 0-4 26—W. Clickner=-x=" 222122021 2—9 29—T. Pastorius ~..-- 102112112 1—9 26—G) -Reeb ceeeeeee 0.2110 02.20 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1257 ery jem ee For Quality of Materials and pret aGcchin ‘*Gidley’’ Row Boats are unexcelled. Easily handled in smooth or rough water. Write for catalogue and price list. Boats for Hire by Week, Month or Season to Summer Tourists in the Georgian Bay District. $2-G: GIDE YY. -&) SON iMidland,: Ont. We are outfitters for YACHTS and ;MOTOR BOATS. Write us for prices when making up your list. of requirements. Brass and Galvanized Deck Hardware Lamps Wire Rope Anchors Oiled Clothing Fenders Flags 4 Cordage Cushions Chain Boat Covers Seon 126 CKIE -EIMirte& 77 Wellington St. West, Toronto. 3 HANLY MARINE MOTORS. 4 If you buy a “ HANLY” you get ALL THE a POWER YOU PAY FOR. Absolutely Reliable. “No Better Made in Canada.” — Made in one, two and three cylinders, 2 to 18 H.P. Write for Catalogue. MIDLAND ENGINE WORKS CO. Midland, Ont. = 2 Cylinder, 8 H.P. Motor. TRADE NOTES One ox the first of the new calendars to make its appearance is that of the Horton Manufactur- ing Company of Bristol, Conn., the well known makers of the Bristol fishing rods. The subject chosen is a fishing scene, being a reproduction in colors of a painting by Oliver Kemp and en- titled ‘‘The Tragedy.’’ Mr. Kemp, by long ex- perience in the woods, having fished and hunted all over North America, and having a permanent camp in Maine in which he resides for the greater portion of each year, possesses particular qualifi- cations for painting outdoor scenes. In the pic- ture from which the calendar is reproduced he has depicted one of the real tragedies of an angler’s experience. The fish has been safely hooked and played almost to the net, but control is lost just long enough to enable the wily trout to snag the line and shake himself free, mueh to the diseom- fiture of the young lady angler and the disgust of the guide handling the landing net. The colors, with the swirling waters in front and the well wooded background, blend admirably and present a picture every angler will love to look upon. The calendar is neat and free from display ad- vertising. Dealers in fishing tackle can obtain the calendar free and to others a nominal charge of fifteen cents is made. From all parts of the United States and Canada trappers ship their furs to S. Silberman & Sons of Chicago. This great concern has built up a tvonderful connection with hunters out in the wild- est parts of the continent as well as those on the nearby farms. And this company holds this con- nection from year to year through treating their customers fairly and securing for them the highest prices. They buy all skins outright for cash and charge no commission for storage. S. Silberman & Sons are in close touch with the big buyers in Europe as well as in this country, this gives them an advantage that is shown in the highest prices they pay. Any of our readers who wish to test this firm’s methods of doing business can do so with their next shipment. Send them in charges collect and Silberman & Sons will give a value on them the day of arrival and hold your ship- ment separate until they hear from you. If the offer is unsatisfactory they will return your furs at once paying the express charges both ways. There certainly couldn’t be a fairer offer. The firm issues a Market report every little while which they will send free to any of our readers who send in their names to S. Silberman & Sons, Desk 58, Chicago, Ill. If you do much shoot- ing and use a rifle of greater power than the .22 rim fire, you cer- tainly know the feeling of regret that accom- panies the throwing away of empty shells. You know they rep- resent a considerable part of the cost of mod- ern ammunition; you wonder if it is possible to reduce this waste and expense. Much -serious thought has been given to this problem as the de- sire for cheaper ammunition is world-wide, and thousands of shooters have found an entirely prac- tical solution by reloading the empty shells. They find it a pleasurable occupation for their spare moments and as profitable as it is interesting. The modern rifle shells are extremely well made and ean be reloaded several times each, reducing your ammunition cost to a minimum. During the past thirty years the Ideal Manufacturing Co. of New Haven, Conn., have devoted their time and attention to the manufacture and sale of reload- ing implements for rifle, shotgun and pistol am- ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1259 and invite -nquiries. Established 1835. WE OUTFIT CAMPING PARTIES There a re several excellent canoe trips in Ontario, of which we can furnish serviceable charts, a wellas providing the Provisions, Tents, Utensils, Blankets and General Camp Outfit. For upwards of a quarter of a century, it has been a special feature of our business to oucfit Camping Parties, and we know the requirements thoroughly MICHIE @® CoQ., 7 King Street West, TORONTO, Ca a. Ltd. os -— es The Celebrated Hungarian and English Partridges and Pheasants Capercailzies, Black Game, Wild Turkeys, Quails, Rabbits, Deer, etc., for stocking purposes. Fancy Pheasants, Peafowl, Swans, Cranes, Storks, Orna- mental Geese and Ducks, Foxes, Squirrels, Ferrets, etc. All kinds of birds and animals bought and sold. WENZ & MACKENSEN DEPT. K PHEASANTRY & GAME PARK, YARDLEY, PA. munition; they have made their tools so simple and so thoroughly efficient that they have built up a very extensive and successful business with the shooting fraternity all over the world. Ideal tools are made forall standard American sizes of rifle and pistol ammunition from .22 to .50 calibre, inclusive. The illustration shows a set ot Ideal tools which cast the standard bullet in addition to performing all of the other operations of reloading —expelling the primer, seating a new primer, measuring powder, placing the bullet in position, crimping the shell onto the bullet. With Ideal tools you can easily produce properly loaded ear- tridges—either full power or short range loads— which are accurate, reliable and satisfactory; you can do the same amount of target practice and game shooting at about half the cost of new car- tridges—or double the amount of _ shooting at the same _ cost. In the 140 page Ideal Hand Book everything connected with the making or bullet moulds, casting of bullets, meas- uring of powder, the reloading of rifle, shotgun and pistol ammunition is descrioed in detail; there is a vast fund of other information useful to all shooters. unis complete Ideal Hand Book will be sent free to anyone sufficiently interested to send three stamps postage to the Marlin Fire- arms Co., (Successor to Ideal Mfg. Co.), 67 Wil- low St., New Haven, Conn. A fine combination is to be found in the O. U. _ Wonder, a twenty foot launch built by the Capi- tal Boat Works of Ottawa, and fitted with a ten h.p. Wonder motor, made by the Wonder Manu- facturing Company of Syracuse, N.Y. The com- plete cost is $425 and a speed of twenty miles per hour can be easily attained. There is a good deal more to tell about these Wonder motors and the Company is wishful to tell it all by means of their catalogue which will be sent in response to any inquiry addressed to the head office, Syracuse, IN YS The Horton Manufacturing Company of Bris- tol, Conn., recently received the following: ‘‘T have duly received from you recently copies of catalogues and your letter of 29th ult. and in re- ply may say that I am the proud possessor of one of your steel rods. ‘Having one, is wanting an- other ’—hence my request for catalogue, for which J thank you, and in due time I shall procure the rod I select through my dealer. It’s the same old story over again. I have found my Bristol stand up under the hardest fights in very trying situa- tions; in fact under conditions sometimes that no wood rod could stand without breaking, as in fish- ing in difficult places it is necessary to depend at times upon the strength of a rod. I have used nearly every kind of rod, but for a hard trip I want a Pnstol (or two).’’ K. E. Naftel. Sarnia, Ont. THIS MAGAZINE is printed with INK made by : The DOMINION PRINTING INK AND COLOR CO. 71-73 Adelaide St., W., Toronto 1260 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA “DEAN CANOES Won All the A. C. A. Championships of 1908. Won Al/ the A.C. A. Championships of 1909. Won All the A. C. A. Championships of 1910. Won Eight out of Eleven Championships, Canada, 1908. Won Eight out of Ten Championships, Canada, 1909. Won Eight out of Eleven Championships, Canada, 1910. Besides many District Championships in single, double, fours and war canoe races, and also Hundreds of Club races in Canada and United States. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE OF CANOES, ROW BOWES 7A ND EA ON CHES. Wale a ge. DEAN 1751 Queen St. West - oe Ki Steel Fiswins Rods FLY RODS, 8 or 9% feet - $ I.00 BAIT RODS, 5%, 6% pena. - = = 1.25 CASTING RODS, 4%, 5 0r 6 feet - 1.50 CASTING RODS, with Agate Guide and ape 2.50 CASTING RODS, full Agate Mountings - BL Gis Trout Flies For Trial—Send Us 18c for an assorted eae dozen. Quality A Flies Regular price, 24 cents. 30c for an assorted apis gozen: Quality B Flies Regular price, 60 cent 60c for an assorted sample ceeee Quality Flies Regular price, 84 cents 65c for an assorted dozen. ee, Bass Flies Regular price, 96 Original and Genuine. OLDTOWN CANOES Introduced and made famous by us. 16 to 19 ft. 25H THE H. H. KIFFE-CO. Illustrated Catalogue free on application. Toronto The Gilson Marine Engine “GOES LIKE SIXTY” AND SELLS LIKE SIXTY Write for new catalogue and prices. AGENTS WANTED. Gilson Mfg. Co., Ltd. 804 York Street 2438 Guelph, Ontario ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1261 VIPER Ill. TYPE HYDROPLANE VIPER Il. hull, with tank, strut, Mahogany VIPER Ill. hull, $200.00 and full Delivered equipment, in Monireal ready for for $8.00, engine transporta- $125.00. tion charges. Copyright, 1911, Albert Hickman. 2-foot Viper III. type, weight 1,000 pounds in racisig trim. : 17 h p. engine. Guaranteed speed, 20 miles. Viper’s peculiarity is high speed with plenty of weight for strength. Under the A.P.B.A. rule, all boats are weighed in IogIr. WOULD YOU RATHER GO THROUGH THE WATER OR OVER IT ? The latter is more comfortable and you go much faster with the same power. This isthe year of the oncoming of the hydroplane. Watch and see. There isa disposition to look upon the hydroplane as a racing craft only. Don’t you believe it. : _If you want a small boat with good speed don’t consider anything ,but a Viper type. Safer, fa ter, Cheaper, drier and more seaworthy than a displacement boat. We are building three types of Viper under the direct supervision of the designers, the Low-power, Moderate and High-power types. Write us as to any power and speed, Send for free Viper treatise. THE VIPER CO. Pictou, Nova Scotia. Pate YY ROW - BOATS BUILT FOR STRENGTH AND SERVICE. All materials are carefully selected and only skilled workmen employed. “ There’s no drudgery in rowing if you own a Gidley.” WRITE FOR CATALOGUE. GIDLEY BOAT CoO., LTD., Penetanguishene, Ontario. BUILDERS OF HIGH GRADE ROW BOATS, CANOES AND LAUNCHES. PUNCTURE PROOF FOLDING BOATS No boathouse, leaks or repairs. Always ready, check as baggage. Safe for family, or boit casting, standing. Ribbed longitudinally and diagonally. Non- Sinkable, stronger than wood. Used in U. S. Navy and Army. We have furnished Survey Dept. of Canada for last 3 years with all their boats. Awarded First Prize at Chicago and St. Louis World’s Fairs. Catalogue 100 engravings for 6 cents. KING FOLDING CANVAS BOAT CO., 465 Harrison St., Kalamazoo, Mich, SCOTCH CALABASH PIPES Price 50c each or Why kill yourself by smoking a | 3 for $1, postpaid strong pipe? You can geta Scotch Calabash that absorbs all nicotine and poisons and\ == ensures a cool, sweet smoke Money back if you are not satisfied. THE ROYAL PIPE CO. 232 BRosDway —— MASTER YOUR MOTOR CAR, MOTOR BOAT, Motorcycle or Aircraft Automobile Troubles and How to Remedy Them. Automobile Driving Self- Taught. Automobile Motors and Mechanism. Ignition, Timing and Valve Setting. Motor Boats: Construction and Opera- tion. ABC of The Motorcycle. Flying Machines. Flexible leather and cloth bindings, round corners, UP-TO- DATE, RELIABLE, 1910 EDITIONS. Price, $1.50 Leather; $1,00 Cloth, postpaid. Sold and guaranteed by k= sellers, Auto and Marine Supply Houses, or direct. THE CHARLES C. THOMPSON COMPANY Publishers, 545-549 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO NasHvii Le, TENN 1262 ROD AND GUN IN CA'NNADA For Sale, Want, and Exchange Depts. AUTOMOBILES, FOR SALE—Olds runabout, been Single cylinder, 12 h.p. A bargain. zine of Canada, Toronto. month. Motor Maga- used only a 30x T. AUTOMOBILES at the right prices..25 machines ranging in price from $100 to $500. Write for circular. Eureka Automobile Co., Beavertown, Ta. BIRDS AND ANIMALS. FOR SALE—Wild Geese, Schell, Port Perry, Ont. trained as decoys. Apply Sam J2t FOR SALE—Finest speckled trout eggs, fry, fingerlings, etc., at the private hatchery of Dr. A. R. Robinson, Silver Creek, Caledon. Address J. Walker, Supt., Caldwell P. 0O., Ontario. N-12t FOR SALE—Three pairs of golden pheasants, per pair $10.00; Golden Pheasant eggs, $5.00 for 18; Ring Neck Pheasant eggs, $2.50 for 13. If necessary will exchange for sporting goods. Carl Herman, Pheasant Breeder, Yar- mouth, Nova Scotia. LIVE ELK, ANTS, partridges, squirrels, ferrets, DEER, ANTELOPE, BUFFALO, PHEAS- quail, swans, peafowls, ducks, parrots, animals and birds of every description for sale; price list free; coiplete illustrated catalogue, ten cents. When you write, state what you want. Horne’s Zoological Arena, Kansas City, Mo:, (or) Denver, Colo. Dept. G. S 6t FOR SALE—Edison moving picture machine and about 2500 feet of film in good shape; also license. A bargain. Apply A. A. King, Hagersville, Ont. it DOGS. FOR SALE—A pair No. 1 Foxhounds, guaranteed on fox, rabbit or deer, true as steel and must be sold. Hector Tin- ney, Cavan, P. O., Ont. 1t FOR SALE—5 Airedale Puppies from imported stock, a rare chance to get something choice at a reasonable price. P. Bawden, Druggist, Ridgetown, Ont. 1t I HAVE SEVERAL broken Beagles, pedigreed, registered and most of them beneh winners. List sent upon applica- tion. Grand River Beagle Kennels, W. M. Middleton. Breslau, Ont. tf REAGLES FOR SALE—fFully pedigreed. Bred from first class hunters and bench winners, also photos on in- quiry. River Dale Beagle Kennels, W. JE. Best, 50 Badgrow S how. The first snow came on the morning of September twenty-first when camp was broken at the head of the Island just mentioned. Two days more of the same kind of travel brought the party Over a portage above’ which the water was still and deep. After a week’s struggle up continuous rapids it was a joy to be able to swing the paddle again in comparatively quiet water for the rest of the day. Half past two in the after- noon of that day made exactly ten days out from Moose, and still New Post was not in sight. The distance was said to be one hundred and twenty miles. The Guide as well as the Office Man began to think it possible that they had passed the Post while passing on the farther side of some island. ° As point after point was rounded and the weary men saw nothing, it seemed almost sure the surmise was correct. Late in the afternoon two small stakes driven in the water near the river bank showed where an Indian had stretched his fishing net. Another pair a little further up stream indicated that Indians frequented the place, and rounding a point at about five in the afternoon the buildings of New Post appeared high up- on the bank. ; It was good to see the rude buildings of the Post after having been for so er cg es i RR ee 1278 Indian Family Gathering at Moose Factory. many days without the sight of human habitation. The party was still in the midst of the wilderness, but a white man was living there. Food could be pro- cured and clothing if necessary. Stocks of tea and tobacco could be replenished. Above all the menace of the wilderness which remains always in the sub-con- sciousness was, for the time being, brok- en. Through all the exhilaration of your successful fight against the powers of the wilderness, underlying the determin- ation to proceed in the face of all diffi- culties, is the dormant consciousness of your real helplessness in case of some extraordinary happening. When you approach human habitations, you be- come aware of a load being lifted from your mind, and you experience a glad- some exhilaration at being again in touch with your fellow-man. The Factor indicated a grassy plot near his house as the regular camping place, and offered the travellers a log from his winter wood supply for their fire. Had an invitation been extended to spread blankets on the floor of the shop, or under the roof of any of the other buildings, it would have been greatly ap- preciated. The night was frosty and no balsam boughs could be gathered in that vicinity to interpose between blankets and the cold ground. But your northern traveller is too independent and too proud to ask for more than is freely of- fered. so blankets were spread on the ROD AND GUN IN CANADA frosty grass without a word of com- ment. Supplies were replenished and the canoe, which had seen hard us- age, was carefullv gone over and patched with marine glue. The Indians had all gone to their win- ter camps with the exception of the Factor’s head man. There was no possibility of getting a lift ove the Long Portage, as had been hoped. As we were destined to make the entire journey dependent solely upon our own resources, no time was to be lost, and a start was made as early as possible the fol- lowing morning. Upon the trials of the Long Por- tage it is unnecessary to dwell. Those of you who know portages can readily imagine what it means to take ten miles of it at a stretch, with breaks of only a few hun- dred yards over miniature lakes. If you ‘are in fair physical condition at the start, if you are not suffering from any organic disease, three weeks of struggle with the wilderness will put you in such shape that you balk at practically no- thing. If a man is provided with plenty of good food, if his nature is such that he has joy in the overcoming of difficul- ties, it is hard to say what is the limit of a man’s endurance. In that life giv- ing northern air, it seems that the more he tears down, the faster he builds up. Muscles and sinews, while they harden, become at the same time more elastic. Breathing is deep and easy and one’s “wind” . becomes almost unlimited. Every organ of the body seems to be do- ing its work like a clock. There is no “biliousness,” no headache. You tackle what seems at first sight impossible. In a moment you find that you have done it, and you are not tired. You have struggled all day over diffi- cult trails, packing all you can stagger under. As evening approaches you come upon a miniature lake which you determine to cross before making your camp. After the continued muscular tension of the day, it is a physical joy te sit on your canoe seat. Your arms move BY CANOE TO HUDSON BAY easily to the paddle stroke. Your lungs fill so easily that breathing isa pleasure. You look down over the bow into the depths of the lim- pid lake and see mirrored there the sunset clouds tinged with red and gold. Continuing to gaze at the clouds below you, you lose all sense of the water surface and imagine yourself floating miles above the clouds. Your reverie is interrupted by the scraping of the marsh grass up- on the bow of your canoe. You leap ashore, pull your canoe up, your guide takes his axe, and pro- ceeds up the trail in search of a Suitable camp-site. You unload your duffle, get out your tea- bucket, pull your canoe ashore and turn her over. Then you take your first load up the trail to where you hear your guide chopping. If time is short and night is closing down, you wash up and fill the tea-bucket with water tak- ing it up with the last load. Your guide has already cut poles for the tent, and a couple of armfuls of balsam boughs have been gathered. The tent is pitched, dry wood brought up and the kettle is soon on the fire. If the night is cold you may have to hold a candle while your guide cuts a few more logs. Bacon is soon sizzling in the pan. Your guide is an expert at flap-jacks. The keen air of the woods so sharpens the appetite that all camp cooks are considered mas- ters of their art. If you are a fletcher- izer, a full half hour passes before you can bring your jaws to a halt, and it has been a half-hour of keen enjoyment. Then the dishes are pushed aside to be washed in the morning. You fill your pipe, stretch your legs before the fire, and it is then that the real enjoyment of the day begins. Tired lumbar mus- cles get grateful rest. Weary feet and the pull of the tump line on your neck muscles are all forgotten. You inhale the keen balsam-laden air perfumed with the smoke of birch and spruce between the puffs of your fragrant pipe, and be- come oblivious to the world in a reverie of keen.enjoyment. You kick a burn- The Indian Encampment at Moose Factory. ing log, the fire flames up, and lights up your picturesque environment. Just enough of a clearing has been made to accommodate your little tent and the fire. Close about on all sides is thick forest. You watch the play of the firelight upon the surrounding brush and over-hanging branches. Soon eyelids grow heavy. You seek your accustomed corner of the tent and your blankets. At dawn you go down the trail to the lake for your morning wash, taking the tea-bucket with you. It is necessary to break the ice of heavy window-pane thickness. Breakfast is quickly pre- pared, camp struck, and by noon you have crossed the Long Portage around the succession of falls on the upper Abitibi, and launch your canoe again into quiet water. Two and a half days of strenuous labor have put you fifteen miles above New Post. But you are glad to think that the worst of your journey lies behind you, and all is clear sailing up to Frederickhouse River. The Hudson’s Bay man has given your guide careful instructions as to the take up of a trail of seven portages to the rail- road by which you avoid the rapids of the Fredérickhouse. You go six and a half miles up the Frederickhouse and find a landing place on the right opposite the last of a group of islands. At the point indicated you find a deserted Indian camp of some size. Your guide goes 1280 ad ae, ee om. » er on ‘Se me! Mounted Cannon at Moose Factory, ashore to reconnoitre tells you that the trail goes off to the left of the camp. You get under your first load and follow your guide over the trail, You find it so ill-made it is with the greatest difficulty that you get your pack through. After about twenty min- utes of this experience you cannot help saying, “This is no white man’s trail. No self respecting white man would think of carrying a pack over a trail like this. This is an Indian’s trail.” Your guide explains to you the signs he has read which have convinced him that this is the trail to be followed. You wearily take up your burden and the trail gets worse and worse as you pro- ceed. ‘After an hour’s most strenuous work, through swamps and over and around fallen trees you arrive at the bank of a swampy lake. Only the tent and grubsack, cooking utensils and guns have been brought over the first trip. Remain the canoe and the bedding roll for the second. It is late afternoon and you hike back over that awful trail won- dering if you can make the return trip be- fore dark. You mark the time and with all your rushing ahead and leaping over “swampy places, you consume: up- wards of three quarters of an hour get- ting back to your landing place. With- out delay your guide shoulders the canoe and you assume your tump-line. Pauses for breath are cut as short as possible. You are anxious to get past the swampy and, returning, +} tne \] ROD AND GUN IN CANADA section before night sets in. Un- fortunately they are at the far end of the trail. Over hummocks and bogs, through dense underbrush, around boggy pools of water you go as fast as your legs will carry you. In spite of all your haste, your wiry guide has forged ahead. At last when it is too dark to longer distin- guish the trail, you find the canoe up-ended in the fork of a tree where your guide has left it to be brought up in the morning. Your pack, how- ever, cannot be abandoned. It con- tains the blankets upon which you depend to withstand the cold night. You grit your teeth, re-adjust your tump-line, and judging your path more by instinct than by sight you struggle on your way. Final- ly when the trail disappears entirely, you call. You are answered in the dis- tance by your guide. A few more calls guide you to your selected camp site and you drop exhausi¢d before the spot where your guide is preparing to pitch the tent. Even your outer clothing is soaked with perspiration. You are soon suffering from cold and are glad when the fire is lighted. You are “all in” but you have a great satisfaction in the thought that neither you nor your guide have to sleep without blankets. Crossing the swampy lake next day you strike another trail of the same character, running due West as did the first one. Fortunately it is not quite so long. The second trail leads to a creek running North, as do all the waters in that region. Your guide says that he remembers the Factor’s saying that he should go down the creek some distance until a lake was reached. Down the creek you go, but you venture to remark that it seems discouraging to be going North again after spending two weeks getting that far South. You continus to paddle down the stream until it pete:s out into some shallow rapids. No lake is to be seen. Your guide surmises that the lake must be up-stream. So up- stream you go as far as the stream is navigable. You find an Indian’s winter camp but no trail. Your guide will have another look down stream. After that you return to the portage where you en- tered the creek and hold a counsel of war. You have no difficulty in agreeing that you are on the wrong trail. You still have flour and a piece of salt pork which you have been saving against emergencies, but your other sup- plies are getting low. A single trip back to the Frederickhouse River could be made before dark. Making a second trip would consume the better part of the following day, and you do not know what is ahead of you up the Frederick- house. It is the course which the Fac- tor advised you to avoid. Your guide reasons it out that by abandoning half the duffle and travelling light, you can get back to the Frederickhouse and make the railroad in two days at the most. If you try to take your full load through and double back on every port- age you don't know when you will get out. Your energies have been sapped by the previous day’s struggle. Follow- ing a blind trail to an Indian hunting- ground is discouraging business. You open your packs and re-arrange the duffle, putting into one pile every- thing you do not absolutely need for the journey out. The tent, half your blankets, the old Swiss rifle, cooking utensils and extra clothing are cached on one side of the trail for the benefit of the lucky Indian who shall next pass that way. Your guide takes a small pack and the canoe. You make a pack of the rest and follow. The trail back to the Frederickhouse presents the same difficulties as on the preceding day, but your spirits are made lighter by the thought that you know whither you are going. You arrive back at the Indian camp on the Frederickhouse twenty-six hours after the time you left it. Paddling about four hundred yards up the stream, you discover a well-marked portage which is evidently the one which you should have taken the day before. You point it out to your guide. He simply says “To hell with it,” and pad- dles on. As dusk approaches you make camp. The roar of water up the stream means difficulties which had .best be tackled by day-light. Your guide car- BY CANOE TO HUDSON BAY 1281 ries the canoe up the river bank and lodges the ends between two trunks, so that it is suspended—bottom up about three and a half feet above the ground. The side away from the firs is banked up with boughs. More boughs are cut for a floor, a dead pine is felled for an all-night fire, and you soon have as cosy a camp as any you have enjoyed before. Sleep, however, does not come with the same facility as usual. The abandon- ing of part of your duffle is the admis- sion of a partial defeat in your struggle against the Wilderness. The state of the grub-bag is not reassuring. You have wasted a day of valuable time and have expended an unlimited amount of energy to no purpose. What lies above you in the roaring river you do not know, and your mind is full of specula- tion. Finally your physical weariness overcomes the wide-awakeness of your brain and you sleep. Before daylight you are up and at it. For six hours you struggle against the rapids, poling where possible, tracking where no trail exists and wading and pulling your canoe. To add to your misery it rains steadily. Such portages as exist are in bad condition and show little evidence of having been used. In places it is necessary to cut your own trail. After six hours work, your guide estimated that you have made seven miles. But there is comparatively quiet water ahead in which you can paddle, and yoti are not discouraged. More poling and portaging are neces- sary further up the stream, but the fact that paddling is possible between the up- side and falls keeps you encouraged. When you are “all in’ you stop long enough to brew tea and fry a couple of slices of your salt pork. This you eat with a couple of biscuits standing in the ‘rain, and then you press on.’ “At about four in the afternoon you hear a distant rumbling of a character so dif- ferent from the sound of any’ waterfall you have heard in the past weeks, that you and your guide simultaneously prick up your ears, and look at each other. “Railroad train?’ you both ask at once. Not long after, a prolonged 1282 whistle, unquestionably of a locomotive, causes you to tighten your grip upon your paddles. You think it the most welcome sound you ever heard in your life. Rounding a point at about five in the afternoon the rustic trestle of the rail- road bridge flashes before your sight. “Thank God” you sigh and your paddle nearly drops from your hands in the re- ROD AND GUN IN CANADA sulting relaxation of the muscular ten- sion you have so long sustained. Above the bridge you find an en- gineer’s camp presided over by one of God’s noblemen. He invites you to sit down to “the best supper you ever ate in your life’ and then takes you in to Cochrane where you sleep between sheets for the first time in just four - weeks. ~ Deer In An Ammunition Park A Singular and Interesting Occurrence ways ‘been regarded as a most ex- pensive undertaking. Yet an in- cident that occurred recently at Bridgeport, Conn., bids fair to establish an exception to the rule. Incidentally, too, it casts a doubt upon the old-time theory that game scent danger in the smell of powder. Within the confines of a park consist- ing of three hundred and seventy acres of wild land is located the powder maga- zines and shooting range of the Union Metallic Cartridge Company. This park is completely enclosed by a fence five miles long, which, with its barbed wire attachment at the top, measures fully six feet high. The surrounding country, too, is more or less wild and naturally abounds with game. Whether they were attracted by the odor of the tons of powder stored in the numerous U. M. C. vaults or simply pos- sessed of a desire to enjoy the exclusive- ness that the forbidding fence suggested, is a matter of conjecture. Yet, the fact remains that one morning, about a year doe was discovered complacently pawing the ground on the interior side of the U. M. C. fence. About a year later it was joined by a buck, and then a short time after the family was increased by the arrival of a fawn. GS wears be a game preserve has al- ago, a Quite recently, the employees of the U. M. C. factory were surprised to see -that the group of invaders had increased to six, another fawn, doe and buck having joined them. AIl approaches and en- trances to the park being carefully guard- ed, the only way the deer could have pos- sibly entered was by leaping the six foot fence. - So acclimated have they become and so absolute a disregard for the explosion of ammunition do they display that fre- quently, during the testing on the one thousand yard range, where both targets and shooters are located on hills, it is actually necessary to drive them from within the line of fire. Deer in an Ammunition Park, The Ancient And Honorable Brotherhood Of Sportsmen BY D. KING HAZEN. HE other day, I had the pleasure of meeting a member of the an- cient and honorable brotherhood of sportsmen. He was a fifty-third degree man. There are not many such, for the so- ciety has a very limited membership. This is not due to exorbitant fees or social distinctions. They are held in light esteem. It is caused by the exact- ness of the unwritten rules of the order, —the code of honor the brotherhood fol- lows. Many men make a pretence of fishing or hunting. To them the rod or gun is ot Minor importance. The out of doors and the change is the thing. They are called sportsmen, and sometimes in a modest sort of way, believe they belong to the brotherhood. Many others there are, who take to the silent places bent upon killing. They do not enjoy themselves unless by fair means or foul, they obtain an abundance of game. Only a feast is enough for them. In accents loud they proclaim themselves sportsmen and never for a moment do they doubt their standing in the brotherhood. Neither of these types of sportsmen however, though they differ so widely, belong to the ancient and honorable ord- er. They lack the spirit and insight re- quisite to membership. They fail to understand the rules. To join the order you must qualify in your own heart, and in the hearts of the members of the brotherhood. No game of bluff, no “pull” will ever get you in. You are admitted as soon as you are worthy. The order has no badge, regalia, or secret hand clasp. Neither has it lodges, monthly meetings, or organization. Yet the members are to be found scat- tered here and there throughout the world, and when they chance to meet, they instinctively recognize their kin- ships. And their hearts are glad. For two days my new found friend and I tramped the grey fields together and explored the leafless “covers” ac- companied by a willing dog named Spot. At noon we would eat an apple beside a sallying, sparkling, glittering brook. At sunset we would retrace our steps to camp and after tea enjoy the luxuries of an open fire in which the logs leapt or glowed as the spirit of the chimney place willed. ; As we sat together we talked, and as we talked I had the good fortune to get a glimpse into the rules that the brother- hood obey, and the principles the brother- hood uphold. I use the word glimpse after due con- sideration, for it was only a glimpse I obtained. I have not the honor of being a member of the order and therefore do not possess a complete knowledge of all its rules and principles. What I learned, however, I propose to tell to you, for perchance you may have long been filled with the lofty ambition of qualifying for membership. And should this not be the case, it is yet inspiring to know that there exists an order of such antiquity whose doctrines remain uncor- rupted and unassailed to this day, and whose creed is still implicitly believed in and faithfully followed by a brotherhood that remains pure and undefiled. It is difficult for me to set down the rules and principles in any order for I got glimpses of them only now and then, in the wanderings of our conversation. I may begin, however, by saying that it is one of the fundamental rules of the or- der, that no member shall ever shoot at a sure thing. It is not considered sport to do so. The game must have a chance. In obeying this rule the members of the order never shoot at their quarry while it is still. The bird must be on the wing; the animal on the move. To Mr. Arm Chair Sport and his friends this rule may appear to be easily lived up to. But the test is found in the practice. Let the person holding such an opinion start out from camp as the 1284 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA bright and cheering rays of the sun are just coming over the dark, peaceful, spire like trees on the hill top and light- ing up with a million of jewels the frost covered fields and branches. Let him tramp through the day ever expectant but without seeing sign of game. Then, when the twilight comes, and he is mak- ing his way back to camp, heavy of foot and light of bag, let him see a bird on tree or ground. Then comes the test. Then it is that members of the brother- hood and other sportsmen, so called, are distinguished, As a result of their belief in the above rule the members of the brotherhood, I learned, take no pleasure in calling up a moose and killing it. They do not con- sider it sport. “T was out with a fellow once,” said my friend to me, “when he called up a moose and shot it. I hope I shall never have the same misfortune again.” * %*« You have been waiting patiently for hours in your boat, hidden by the rushes, with your decoys on the water. It is a long, cold wait, and now and then you shiver. At length you see a flock of ducks winging their way rapidly up the stream. Instantly every nerve in your body is on tip toe. You anxiously watch to see if the flock will turn in towards your decoys or fly past. They come almost opposite your boat, though out of gun shot, and appear to be going by. It is a critical moment. You are getting ready to swear. Then suddenly they turn in. And what do you do? Do you fire into the flock? If so it is apparent that you are not of the ancient and honorable order. The members of the brotherhood act differently. They pick out a single bird and fire at it. Then with the other barrel they pick out an- other,—or try to. Generally they are suc- cessful for they know how to shoot. This then is another rule of the order, never fire indiscriminately,—never fire at random. A third rule is that you must not fire at anything you do not want. I formulated this rule after listening to my friend tell of an incident he met with a day or two before, while out shooting woodcock, “We had gone upon the train to a sta- tion about fifteen miles from town,” he said, “and were working our way from there towards the outskirts of the city, following the road. I was in a field at the edge of a clump of trees when I startled a deer. The animal jumped into the bushes. I whistled twice and ran around to the other side of the clump hoping to see it as it came out from the trees again. When I got around I did not see it and thought it had escaped. “Then I saw it standing at the edge of the wood looking at me, and within thirty yards. It was a big buck and made an easy mark. I slipped a ball cartridge into my gun and took aim, but I did not fire. I did not want it. The fellow who was with me did not want it either. We were after woodcock.” To sell a bird or fish is considered the worst kind of infidelity by the members of the order. It matters not how small their salaries may be, it matters not what they might do with the money. Such an act is unthinkable. The name of the man who sells his game is anathema in the rolls of the order. “T was coming down on the’late train one day this season after a day’s shoot- ing,” said my friend, “when a man came over to me and asked about my sport. I told him I had been after woodcock. He became interested at once. Said he liked nothing better to eat, and offered me a dollar a piece for all I had in my bag. I took out four and gave them to him. ‘That’s all you can eat.’ I said.” The word patience is written big in the hearts of the brotherhood. If they do not succeed they. are ever ready to try again. And yet it can never be truly said that they fail. Though they return home without bird or fish, they are neverthe- less amply compensated, for during their long tramps through the open air, their hearts have leapt up as they beheld the beauties of nature: the stilly wood, the running brook, the limpid lake, the open road, the pleasant valley, the solemn WINTER WHISPERS 1285 cliff, the fleecy clouds, the glorious sun- set, the silent stars. They have been kissed by the sun, re- freshed by the crisp, clear wind, baptized by the gentle rain. They have ex- perienced the sacredness of the silent places, the joy of lusty appetite, the pleasure of companionship. And they have returned to their work with minds and bodies aglow and rejoicing. Oh no! the members of the brotherhood never meet with failure on their trips. My friend told me the following story that well illustrates the patience display- ed by the brotherhood. “One day,” he said, “when I was fish- ing the Mispec stream I rose a big trout in one of the pools. I did my best to get him to come up again but it was no use. “The next Saturday I again walked down to the pool,—it is about seven miles from town,—and had another try. But without result. “On the four following Saturdays I again went down. there and fished, but could not get the big fellow to rise. “T again went down on the sixth Sat- urday. I remained behind the trees until the sun was about right and I could tell from the movement in the water that the fish were feeding. A brown bug fell in the pool and floated down the stream. There was a splash and the bug disap- peared. It was my fish. “T had my line all ready and cast down over the spot. My flies dropped just where I wanted them to. I started to draw them back. Then I had a rise. I landed after a time. He weighed about two and a half pounds.” “You must have felt satisfied,’ I said. “T did,” he replied, “but I can’t describe to you my pleasure.” The fifty-third degree man and I part- ed in the heart of the city, amidst the noise and hurry. “Well so long,” I said as I left him, “I suppose you will be going out again on Sunday ?” “T expect to,” he replied. WINTER WHISPERS. CHARLOTTE CARSON TALCOTT. The blue sky smiles upon the lea, The lea smiles back upon the sky; Fair Quinte’s islands lying by, Feel Summer’s kiss and smile with them— While Autumn trails her emerald hem— O’er shining bay and golden sands; The New Year comes and tip-toe stands— With whitened paths to walk upon. The bay dreams by the wooded heights With Winter’s whiteness garmented; The weeping willow bends its head, While Maiden Autumn passes by In mute and smiling ecstasy The Northern breezes sweeping down— Bring jewels rare for New Year’s crown— While all the months stand listening by. Snow Trailing A White- Tail Buck BYeaW. LAD was I, for the snow, very glad, as I watched it through of- fice windows, and I fear my mind wandered often from my _ work to a little wooded valley some three or four miles distant where, for several months, I had been trying to get ac- quainted with four deer, first, merely for the sake of acquaintance and to meet the little spotted fawns that were al- ways so securely hid that my most dili- gent searchings were in vain; then later with my camera, hoping to make a picture of them, for the little fawns now ventured forth with their mother and the old buck was often found in the little valley. And again when the nuts were ripe and the leaves fallen, I once more sought the little herd and with my rifle strove to bring down it’s leader, the fourteen-point buck. But he had been shrewd and had an abundant supply of deer-wisdom, so that, though I often saw the doe or the fawns, a flash of his white tail or the crash of his footsteps was all I saw or heard of the big buck. To-morrow, on the first snow and the last day of the open sea- son, I would seek his track and try to bring him down by skillful trailing. Daylight the next morning found me well up in the little valley, following along the brook to see if the deer had “Daylight next morning found me well up in the little valley.’’ DUSTIN WHITE. been down to quench their thirst. About a foot of snow had fallen. I had felt it about my ankles as I walked in the semi- darkness and I had also felt it occasional- “Then they crossed the field in single file, crawled over a low stone wall and entered the woods.’’ ly down the back of my neck, when I would run into some unseen branch and let a load of it down upon me. But at last the rose over a low, nll in. the. ‘east “and > times it’s first level rays into the valley. How it changed things. I rubbed my frosty ears and swung my arms to start the circulation, then began to notice the things about me. Things that had been so gloomy and cheerless a few minutes before were now bright and sparkling. The soft, light snow covered everything. It lay deep everywhere, 1p- on all the rocks and fallen logs and clung to each tiny twig and branch and shone and sparkled as it caught the sun’s bright rays. ; I was still walking up the brook and soon discovered a muskrat’s trail, lead- sun SNOW TRAILING A ing from one black pool to anothe-. Le ought to have been in his winter house but a few warm days previous to the snow had kept him out. Here a mink has passed—smelled the muskrat’s track but not to follow—instead he went back into the woods, perhaps hoping to sur- prise a partridge in it’s bedroom under a snow-laden evergreen. But wait! What knocked the snow from the end of that spruce branch? - bled some young’ maple shoots, then crossed the road and sampled some yellow birch, while the doe pawed away the snow under a large beech—evidently looking for nuts. Now they leave the road. The doe acts a trifle nervous. Soon she turns, watches the back trail and probably scents the man following for they both go bounding over the ridge. I followed swiftly but as quietly as possible, keeping a sharp lookout ahead and on both sides. The fawn is an in- quisitive little chap and will be almost sure to double on the trail to find out what scared them. I caught a move- ment under an old beech top. Was it a rabbit? No! This time it was more distinct—the stamp of a deer’s foot. I watched until I was sure it was the fawn, then whistled softly. With the first bound he cleared a tangle of brush and the second took him out of sight over a low knoll. Down the hill they went on the keen jump and swung at the foot, making off to the north. The trail was a plain one and I followed it without paying much attention to it, when suddenly I happened to notice that one deer was walking. A second glance told me that it was not the doe or the fawn, but the big buck that had walked up the val- EE eee, BUCK WHITE-TAIL “With a thumb on the hammer of my rifle, I stealthily entered the woods,’’ ley. Still further scrutiny revealed the fact that the buck had been the last one to pass. I became alert in an instant and followed quietly, placing every step with care and fearful of breaking a twig or making the least noise. The doe'and fawn had run to the edge of the woods, then slowed down, walked across a pas- ture lot, crawled through a barbed wire fence and stopped to eat the tops off some little sumacs. The buck followed with a steady stride, leaped the fence and joined the others. Then they crossed the field in single file, crawled over a low stone wall and entered the woods. Straight through the woods, which were but a narrow strip, ran the trail, to a pasture on the other side. There they spread out and went up the hill side by side, leaving three separate trails. At the top of the hill they entered more woods, swung to the right and worked along nearly par- allel to the clearing—browsing on the small hardwoods as they went. Swinging back into the clearing, I took a circle, hoping to get in ahead of them. The first circle brought me to a fresher ‘Here is an alder with the bark rubbed where he stopped to polish his horns.’’ trail but the deer were still ahead so I took a longer circle. I ‘was stealing along, close to the woods when a twig snapped but a short distance away. It was a short, sharp snap—without doubt broken by a deer’s foot. With a thumb on the hammer of my rifle, I stealthily entered the woods. I was ahead of them at last. The doe and fawn were in plain sight—feeding straight towards me. The buck I could not see. I look- ed in every direction but no buck was in sight. . Then I noticed a trail leading from the doe and fawn higher up on the hill. I traced it to a small, snow-laden spruce—beyond that I could not see it. For what seemed hours I watched that spruce, but not so much as a foot or the tip of a horn could I see. Finally I turned to look at the doe and fawn. The moment I took my eyes from the spruce there was a snort. The doe and fawn threw up heads and tails and were away. I turned towards the spruce and raised my rifle but a line of waving brush tops was all I could see. The tell- tale tracks told the whole story. The buck had seen or scented me before I entered the woods for the trail showed ROD AND GUN IN CANADA where he ‘had stopped suddenly and stood facing the clearing, then turned and bounded straight to the little spruce. How he could see me through that spruce is, to me, a mystery. Try as I might, I could not find the least opening through the snow-laden branches, but he stood there, perfectly still, and watched me until I turned, then bounded away with a snort to warn the others. He would be on the alert now, and it would be but little use to follow until he had grown less suspicious so I stop- ped to eat my lunch and rest a little while, then went on leisurely. The buck did not go with the doe and fawn but ran straight east for nearly a mile before slowing down to a walk. Then he turned and went down into the woods where I had seen the tracks in the morn- ing. He is going slowly now. _ Here is an alder with the bark rubbed where he stopped to polish his horns. There @ freshly cut twig where he nibbled a little maple. Beyond the brook he went straight south. About half a mile away were a few sweet apple trees—remnants of an old orchard. JI ‘had an idea this was to be his destination for it was near- ly his feeding time and all deer are fond of sweet apples. Taking a ‘long circle through the woods, I approached the orchard with the wind fair in my face. When I crept to the edge of the woods, I could see the doe and fawn feeding on the apples but the buck was not with them. I dropped to my knees and wait- What knocked the snow from the end of that spruce branch?’ “But wait! THE RARE CARIBOU ed, thinking the buck might show up later. Everything was quiet except the crunch, crunch of the deer’s teeth on the frozen apples or the swish of their feet as they scraped away the snow and I was Startled suddenly by a snort just behind me. Whirling, I was just in time to see the buck as he leaped the fence at the foot of the hill and disappeared in some thick bushes. The trails explained it all. The buck had heard or scented me when I approached, moved uneasily back and forth, then taken a long circle to get me between himself and the wind. His approach had been so quiet that I never heard a rustle. The snort was to warn the others. At the foot of the hill they joined him and I followed the trail along down the valley. The sun was getting low and I could not expect to come up to him again before dark but the trail was lead- 1289 ing me toward home. At last it swung. To follow further would be to go straight away from home and in fifteen minutes it would be too dark to shoot. I wee disappointed, of course, and hated to give up on the buck, but I had to admit that he had played a good game and beaten me fairly. Just as I started on, I noticed another track along up the brook. It was the other fawn. I had forgotten all about him in the chase for the buck. He had joined the others as they swung and the little herd, now un- broken, bounded off to their beloved little valley. I should have liked that head with its fourteen point horns to hang on the walls of my den but I have a whole lot to anticipate and look forward to, when another season rolls around and again I seek the little valley, to stalk or trail that mighty buck. The Rare Caribou r |’: first and only specimen of the rare caribou of the Queen Char- lotte Islands to be exhibited in any country of the world will very shortly be given a place of special distinction in the British Columbia pro- vincial museum, one of the three animals secured by the Indians on Graham Is- land, not far from Virago Sound, almost three years ago, havimg been successfully mounted by Curator Francis Kermode— more successfully than he had dared hope could be accomplished in view vf the atrocious skinning of the animals by the native hunters and the condition in which the carcases were ultimately re- ceived in Victoria. The unique specimen jis notably small as contrasted with the caribou of the mainland, being not larger than a fully grown mule deer, and would weigh ap- proximately 225 pounds or less. It is exceptionally light in color, and carries the right horn only, the left—as in two- thirds of the specimens secured—being an absent quantity, a general deteriora- tion or frequent malformation being at- tributed to prolonged inbreeding. The head is also much shorter than that of the mainland caribou, and the conspicuous frontal plough in the hora formation is missing, all of which stamp the Queen Charlotte Caribou (which might appropriately be christened the modern unicorn) as a distinct and sep- arate species. That the specimens at the museum are fully grown is attested by the teeth, the front teeth being en- tirely missing, while the back bear every. evidence of age. The Conservation Of The Ducks BY J. A. McKENZIE. NY species of game, whether ani- A mal, bird or fish, that is sold in the open market is doomed to be- come rare and quite beyond the reach of the ordinary sportsman, and finally to become extinct. In _ the December “Rod and Gun” it is said, that a reward of one thousand’ dollars fails to secure a single specimen of the wild pigeon, which only thirty or forty years ago darkened our skies in countless thousands. A big price turns the market hunter, with his rapid firing guns, and cunning born of long practice, after any living object, always with the one object of slaughter, slaughter, slaughter. It is the old story of the buffalo, practically now extinct on account of a few dollars offered for their hides. The moose were rapidly following, until an enlightened humanity checked the slaughter, and now, with its excellent game laws, the State of Maine enjoys a_ substantial revenue from its forest game, which are steadily on the increase under the pro- tective system. If it were legal to take and sell bass in a few years there would be no bass fishing. Must the ducks follow the buf- falo? Should one of the grandest of all sports be spoiled and usurped by a few market hunters? Most emphatically no. We owe to ourselves and our children to reserve this heritage with which Nature has so bountifully blest us, and which is surely ebbing away. During the Fall of 1910, I came in touch with many guides and sportsmen on Rice Lake, Lake Scugog, and Lake Ontario, and individual bags of twelve to fifteen ducks to the sportsman’s own gun were rare indeed, as were also an average of more than five or six birds a day for a week. Most of the shooters, like myself, were glad to get twelve or fifteen birds in a day with a guide, which is very low when you consider the off days in which practically no birds come to bag. a The Indians and market hunters, born and bred on the ground and brought up with a gun in their hands, and following the flock with a dogged and eighty birds in a day, and from four hundred to two thousand in a single season. I know of bags of ninety-seven ducks being made in one day without chasing up the cripples. When the ducks are flying at you time is too precious to go after cripples. With what pride they enumerate the number of birds potted with one shot, or tell how few go out when a bunch comes in! determination, and all the cunning skill — of a hunter race, kills often up to forty One, a carpenter by trade, who regu-— larly follows up the ducks for the market from the opening day to the close of the season, will paddle down on a flock of scooters or blue bills, which has lit among his seventy or a hundred very skillfully made decoys, and with two pumps round up seven or eight birds be- fore they can get away. If he were limited to double guns he could still get ample and leave a few to breed. One windy day last October two other shooters on Lake Scugog cleared up from sixty to seventy big blacks. The flight was on and their pumps mever missed. If their ammunition had not run out they would have killed as many more. The black duck would soon be a stranger to Lake Scugog if it were not for the big carefully protected preserve f > dies of marsh land where they breed. These — club members only shoot an odd day a week, and stop when a limited number are bagged. Outside the grounds the guns are cracking all the time. The Indians on Rice Lake killing from forty to sixty in a day, and two hundred or more in a week, do not need to guide. One of my guides late in the season volunteered the information that he had only guided a few times that fall. Two hundred ducks in a week paid much bet- _ THE CONSERVATION OF THE DUCKS 1291 ter than two and a half to three dollars a day and board. He was going to get a pump. When a bunch lit among his decoys he would line up on four or five, for the first shot and then pick off two or three as they jumped and stil] get a few shots at those which dove and jumped later. To sum up in every Ontario ducking ground, such as Rice of Quinte, Long Point Bay, etc., there are four or five market hunters who find it more remunerative to slaughter ducks than to work or guide. These same re- sorts afford healthy sport to from fifty to one hundred sportsmen, who freely spend their money, and stay and spend in proportion to the amount of shooting. This money is distributed among rail- way companies, the guides, the hotels, the lodging houses, the boat owners, the hardware dealers, etc., and becomes a national asset. Should four or five be allowed to spoil the sport for the many? The time has come, if this sport is go- ing to continue, when the Canadian citizen must step in and claim his own. Conservation of our natural resources is one of the most healthy and commend- able tendencies of the present century, and certainly should be applied to the ducks. First, and most important, prohibit the sale of all game. Second, limit the bag to each gun to twenty ducks in one day. A sportsman who employs a guide would thus have the right to forty ducks in view of his increased expenditure. Third, license each gun, charging a fee of from five to ten dollars, and de- vote this money to buying up marsh land to be planted with feed and re- stocked, if possible and flooded where “necessary for the benefit of the shooting public. ‘A gunner found violating the law ‘should have his license suspended. Fourth, license the guides and put it up to them to see that the law is ob- served. Twenty birds to each gun ’ Lake, Scugog, Bay’ would be a big inducement to employ a guide. Shooting should only be allowed four days a week, say Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday. The game is given a rest and affords much better sport. Shooting after sundown or before daylight should be prohibited. Such shooting in the rice beds means three crippled and lost birds for every one ob- tained. In larger bodies of water like Lake Ontario decoys should be allowed out three or four hundred yards. Here pad- dling down or lying in punts is a neces- sity and no point shooting is interfer- ed with. Decoys and hides should be allowed in the rice beds during the month of October, when the birds rarely feed during the day time. In November when it freezes at night and ice begins to form, causing the birds to feed dur- ing the day, no shooting should be al- lowed in the beds. With the present re- gulations on Rice Lake there are many days when the man who travels a hun- dred miles or more for a day’s sport can get no shooting. The birds pack out in the channels and open lake in countless thousands that make a noise like thun- der when they take wing. You cannot approach within a hundred yards, and the man along the shore gets absolutely no shooting. Last, but not least, prohibit the use of pump guns, automatics, eight bores, and give the game some chance to escape. With these deadly weapons the market shooter wipes out the small flocks, and, of course, no true sportsman would be guilty of using them. In discussing these views with sports- men, hotel keepers and residents along these waters, I found them all practically unanimous in their favor, as were many members of gun clubs in our large cities. The time has come for action and it is up to the sportsmen who enjoy a day on the marsh or lake after the wild fowl to agitate each in his own locality for better regulations and cleaner sport. A Big Game Hunt In Alberta The Fishing In Old Man River BY BERT W. IVE of us—Mr. Borgus, whom we shall always remember through his skill in baking bannocks; Hans Neilson, the big Swede; Jho'd Millar, Ed. Overhand aiid myselfi—had long arranged for a big game hunting and fishing trip and just before the open sea- son of 1909 we were ready for a start. Grub, guns, ammunition, tent and many other things making up a goud outfit had been collected and all was ready except for the filling up of our war bags. It did not take long to fill mine— a pair of clean socks and a few pounds of chewing tobacco sized up my require- ments. In my Haynes automobile, model 19, we headed for the Livingstone River, where game is plentiful. When the car could proceed no further we fitted out a good pack with two horses to each man. There was some delay in starting as we had forgotten to throw the Diamond hitch but after getting the Opal and Ruby hitch we finally succeeded in hit- ting the right one. With fine weather made twenty miles the start we the first day, on on Hans and the Big Trout. PIERSON. After Their Breakfast. reaching Woodtick Valley at the head of Willow Creek. It was late when we made camp—so late that we did nof take time to pitch our tent properly, tying the ends up to trees. At six o'clock in the evening it started snowing and con- tinued all through the night till nine next morning. At three in the morning we were startled by the breaking of one of the limbs and the collapse of that end of the tent, half a ton of wet snow descending with it. Fortunately for us Borgus and myself were sleeping in that end of the tent that did not fall and it was therefore up to us to get busy and dig the others out. The first article I could find was a dish and with that I shovelled snow for half an hour to let old Millar out. He would have it that death was staring him in the face until I got the snow off him and then he would not move until Bor-_ gus had prepared the breakfast. That breakfast is one we shall all re- member. After Borgus had been work- ing round the fire for half an hour he got a pile of things together which he called A BIG GAME HUNT IN ALBERTA 1293 bannocks. When we looked at them they appeared like a collection of stove lids and sounded like cymbals when rub- bed together. By dint of hard struggling we managed to get on the outside of about half a one apiece and then had to call a halt. We could do no more. One of these bannocks remains in Woodtick Valley, nailed to a tree. It looks like some petrified hippo hide. The first day of deer season found us with nothing in the shape of meat but some sow belly. Hans and I therefore Started out early after deer. We were fortunate enough to come upon fresh deer tracks half an hour after leaving camp and steadily followed the trail. Everytime I took a step the Borgus ban- nock could be heard rattling in my in- side. Before proceeding very far Hans stop- ped and said he had noticed something moving in the timber. ‘We both listened carefully but as I could neither see nor hear anything I decided to continue while Hans preferred to 'go into the tim- ber and investigate. In a short time I heard him fire and looking round, sup- posing him to have caught sight of the deer we had been trailing and fired at it, I saw a big buck bouncing out in my direction. I fired ‘but he still came on until within forty steps of me when he & 7 i a «@ + The Author and a Ten Pounder. Crossing the Livingstone, reared and went over backwards never to rise again. I was so elated that I had no wish to go further and went over to Hans to see what he had done. When I reached him he was skinning a nice little black bear. After concluding this work he returned and assisted me to dress the buck which we hung up as high as possible to save the meat from the cougars or mountain lions. With a choice piece of bear meat we went back to camp where we were welcomed by the others. Borgus and Millar were on the sick list most of the day, probably as the re- sult of too much bannock and we decid- ed to cut out bannocks for the future. Next morning Millar ‘took ill, the effect of too much bear meat and I took Hans with me to bring in the buck. The deer was hung on an old dead tree with a number of limbs still upon it. I went up the tree to loosen the deer and let him down. The limbs were slip- pery and I fell part of the way down but caught my pants on the stub of a limb and there remained. Hans had to come to my assistance and when he cut me loose he lost his footing and we descend- ed together, Hans underneath. When I got up I had to spend five strenuous minutes in digging Hans out. He de- 1294 clared that he was suffering from four broken ribs and a dislocated hip though as a matter of fact he was not hurt half as badly as my pants. When I took to the tree a second time Hans retreated thirty feet, declaring that he did not mean to allow me and the deer to fall upon him which he thought very likely if he remained near. We managed to get the buck to camp where we cut him up ready for packing. Where White Men Don’t Often Go. Next morning we pulled up stakes and moved to the Old Man River, twelve miles further on. The creek is noted for both the size and the abundance of the trout. The story goes that when you wish to put on a fresh bait you must stand behind a tree while so doing or the big fish will take it away before you can make a cast. The fly hooks must also be placed under your pillow at night or the big fellows will get them. The accompanying illustration shows one -f Additional pheasants, partridges and prairie chickens are being imported in British Columbia during the present year. Within two years 1500 pheasants have been put out and are doing well. Partridges were imported last year and ae ROD AND GUN IN CANADA the big fellows, a fish about seventeen pounds, All this may sound like a ‘sh story but ask Millar—he always tells the truth. After fitting up the camp and hobbling the horse we went for a catch in the cold, deep waters of the Livingstone. The camp was not a pleasant one, the forest fires being too near. We only remained long enough to secure one good day’s fishing. The air was so full of smoke and smuts that everything exposed soon became as black as a coal. Even the fish would have their stomachs black when they came out to graze. A move twenty miles further up the river enabled us to escape from the ef- fects of the fire. Here we made a s;v0d camp, fixing it up well as we meant fo make it our headquarters until we re- turned home. While we were all busy at this work Millar went out to look for bear tracks— at least that is what he said but the oth- ers thought it was an excuse for escap- ing work. Anyway he did run on to some bear tracks and started to camp with one of the animals. The remainder of his story was to the effect that he broke a log by falling over it. When we all accompanied him to the same place next day we secured both the bear and his mate and also a “ine large buck. Millar’s tales of his boyhood ex- periences interested us much and passed the time pleasantly till our return. We had no adventure worth recounting on our return journey and were welcomed back not only for ourselves but also ler the venison and bear meat of which we distributed quantities amongst our many friends. We succeeded so well and en- joyed ourselves so much that we are all talking of going again. good reports concerning them are being received. Prairie chicken from Saskat- chewan are to be included and it is be- lieved that all three classes of game birds will thrive and increase abundantly in the Province. Hunting The Mule Deer In British Columbia BY DD: Bee: N the fall of 1908 I was out in Brit- | ish Columbia locating between Nel- son and Slocan City in what I be- lieve to be the most beautiful] valley MSteerrovince. A lover of the gun and of the hunt, possessing a 303 Savage, a fairly good climber, readers will scarce- ly wonder when I tell them that I want- ed to hunt mule deer. I was fortun- ate in the friendship of Albert, one of the best deer and goat hunters in that fine big game Province and I submitted my wish to him. His consent to go with me was Xe) easily obtained that I was led to sus- pect he had contemplated a hunt him- self. Our arrangements did not take long in the making. Albert had a good outfit at hand and knew the quantities of provisions required for hunters in camp. Our packs were ready early next morning and included in our loads were a-tent 8 x 8, two blankets, a small axe. frying pan, stew kettle and a supply of provisions. No meat of any kind was carried as Al- bert felt tolerably sure that he could provide all the venison we should re- quire. As it was the eighth of December we did not make an early start and it was half past nine when we began to climb. My friend is a fine hand at picking out a good trail and as he took the lead I followed with full confidence. I found it a difficult matter to retain my position with him but not caring to be called a tenderfoot I stuck closely to it, though I thought at two o’clock it was time to call a halt. I don’t know that Albert would have agreed to the delay even them, but the steepest and highest rise was in front of us and we both agreed that we could tackle it better if the in- ner man had some renewal of supplies before making the attempt. The mountain appeared so lovely that I thought I would like to look at it for a while. There was plenty of dry wood about, both fir and yellow pine, and with a good fire a meal was speedily pre- pared. With renewed vigor we started on that climb after lunch. When within fifty feet of the top and climbing in a notch, a small dry tree that had fallen across our path allowed room for Albert to crawl through but caught me as my pack was larger, the cooking utensils forming a bulky portion. To get me through Albert had to descend about twenty feet, get a good hold with one hand and reach out his rifle with the other. I seized the end of the gun and by means of a large, strong pull I was re- leased from my predicament. We reached the summit before dark and went to work to make ourselves snug for the night. Down in the valley there was no snow but on the mountains it lay about fourteen inches desires | Al: cleared away the snow to make a place for the tent and I set to work cutting wood. Near the position selected for the tent was a large fir stub that had been nearly burned off at the roots. A few clips with the axe and I had a dan- dy back-log about thirty inches through. It lasted the two evenings we were there and when the centre burned through we rolled the two ends in. It was a glor- ious evening round that camp-fire so high up in the mountains and _ neither of us will soon forget it. We planned the morrow’s hunt and tired with our exertions did not linger late. I had a good fire going very early next morning, one reason for such energy be- ing that I found myself very cold in bed. Albert was far better fitted out for camping on a mountain in December than I was and he was ready to allow me to make up the fire. When -it be- came daylight Albert warmed the beans and steeped the tea while I took a little walk. I reached a bluff and had a fine view of the surrounding country. I could make out the railroad track and the ranches along the track, noting the Slocan River with its pure white water 1296 flowing down through the valley to the Columbia. The sights were so entranc- ing I think I might have been there yet had not Albert called me to breakfast. On the start Albert directed me to take the left of a ridge. In a valley at the end I found a lovely lake, about five acres in extent, surrounded by a balsam swamp. There was no inlet or outlet that I could find and the water was as pure as crystal. Going round this lake I could find no dee or tracks in the swamp but on the right across the ridge I came on a fine buck track. I ‘knew it was fresh for it had snowed a ROD AND GUN IN CANADA course that a man could hardly follow, the shelf in some cases being only eight- een inches wide and running at about forty-five degrees and in some cases a good deal steeper. Having made up my mind however that where a deer could go I could go also, I started after them. I was going at a pretty fast clip in the deepest part of the descent when I found I could no longer control my feet and had to finish by sliding in a sitting position. Fortun- ately for me the shelf widened out as the descent became steeper and when I was able to stop and resume the usual Albert’s Buck—The Animal We Slid Down the Mountain. little the night before. For half a mile I followed the track and then found signs that my partner had taken it up ahead of me. Turning back to a bench thickly covered with evergreens I saw fresh beds where five deer had been rest- ing. Evidently I had started them al- though I did not know it at the time, I was hunting just as I used to do in old Ontario, but found out later on that such methods would not serve in the mountains. However, I did the best I could, and it was not my fault I had no results to report that night. The deer went down to a lower bench taking a position I found myself unhurt. To the left a yearling doe was regarding me with much curiousity but as I raised my rifle and covered her I remembered there were two fine bucks in the bunch and decided to wait. A little ahead was a rock twenty feet wide and ten feet high which hid the other deer from me. The little doe didn’t stay long but jumped behind the rock and took a good look at me from the other side of it. What she saw was evidently suspicious for she started off promptly at a great pace. Some of the others gave a little blow and followed. I ran to the rock but by the HUNTING THE MULE DEER IN B.C. time I could climb up and get a view of the other side the deer were all out of sight. They ran down a thickly timber- ed ravine and it was not long before they were back up the mountain though they took care to keep from my view. It is my opinion that mule deer after obtaining a good look at an emeny will go further than other deer without stop- ping “and keep on climbing all the time. I remember that I thought so on this particular occasion for I followed the bunch till I was tired and decided to return to camp. When I reached the place where I left the buck track I met Albert and related my adventures. He laughed and told me that the elementary rules of hunting in the mountains were for the hunter to mount the bluff and do his looking down below. If I had followed these rules in- stead of sliding down the shelf I should probably have obtained a buck. Albert then told me what he had done. He was on a bench and searching the ground below when he saw a buck. The animal appeared to see him at the same time and made a start, but before he made many jumps a couple of shots from Albert’s trusty 303 British sent Mr. Buck down and out. As it was a long way down the moun- tain we decided to leave him where he was for the time, but took the heart and some liver to the camp where we fried them in butter. After so strenuous a day’s climb up and down the benches these went fine. Again I felt a little cold at night but I enjoyed the experi- ence immensely despite this little draw- back. Next morning we were early on deck and arranged the homeward trip. We tied the buck’s forward feet to his head with a rope about thirty feet long, so arranged that we could play him well. Our method was as follows: One would slide down and catch hold of a tree and the other would let the buck down to him with the rope. The man at the tree would catch the deer, hold him and allow the other man to go down and catch the deer in his turn. This went on for five or six hours and became mon- 1297 otonous. We were afraid of breaking the buck’s horns any other way but de- cided at last that we must adopt a quick- er method and take the consequences. Accordingly we gave him a good push and allowed him to go alone. He would make quite a long journey in this way before being pulled up. . Occasionally he collided with dry trees and broke them off like pipe stems. The plan worked so well we continued this course and about one hour after dark reached the railroad track about half a mile from our destination. When we reached home Albert sent out his man with a horse and jumper for the deer. On arrival we had him weighed and he went over two hundred pounds. I believe if he had been taken six weeks earlier he would have gone fully two hundred and fifty pounds. When we measured the antlers we found them one half inch longer with a spread one half inch wider than any I had seen or read about. Our hunt meant a good deal of hard work but there is no pleasure without work of some kind, and when such work is con- nected with our pleasure I think we en- joy it so much the more. In my opinion two men without dogs make up an ideal hunting party. The two can hunt in different directions and give the deer a chance for their lives. If under such conditions a hunter obtains his deer he can feel that he has fairly earned it and his friends can heartily congratulate him upon his achievement. On many occasions I have seen par- ties of ten or fifteen men shoulder their rifles in the morning and start off for the hunt. If the men composing such par- ties know anything of shooting and hunt- ing, a deer once sighted has no chance at all. For instance if thirteen men sta- tion themselves around the foot of a good sized ridge where deer are likely to stay in the day time and two go lengthwise of the ridge the deer are pretty sure to make their last run. I prefer hunting under circumstances where the deer have a chance for their lives and believe the majority of sports- men take my view. In the New Brunswick Woods Who Was the Jonah ? BY W..G: N October first, 1909, I found my- () self On a Canadian Pacific train from Havelock, Ontario, to Mon- treal in company with Billy Jones, on our way to the woods of New Brunswick on a short hunting trip. In the evening we changed cars at Montreal Junction and were soon speeding to- wards the east. Our spirits were so high that we re- garded with easy toleration the conduct of a crowd of shantymen in a second class car. One of their number having a voice they held an impromptu concert, each giving in turn an exhibition of fancy dancing, interspersed with songs. All of them were more or less under the in- fluence of liquor and one, a little worse than the rest, persisted in singing “Over the hills and far away.” ' At McAdam Junction, which was reached in the early morning, we had a good breakfast in the station dining room, admired the fine specimens of mounted moose and caribou heads in the waiting room and then boarded the north bound train for Woodstock, N. B., a fine thriving little town on the banks of the St. John River. The bridge crossing the river here is nearly half a mile long and never fails to interest tra- vellers. It was noon when we reached Woodstock and after a fine dinner at the Aberdeen Hotel we devoted the after- noon to purchasing supplies and ammun- ition sufficient to tide us over a two weeks’ stay in the woods. In the evening we joined the train for Woodstock Road, a flag station on the Gibson branch of the Canadian Pacific, which was reached after an hour’s run. Here we were welcomed by friend Ar- thur, at whose home we put in the most enjoyable ten days I have ever experi- enced. An early retirement was followed by an early rising and we had had breakfast and were off before daylight. A hand RANKIN. car was loaded with provisions, tent, camp stove and firearms, and we ran down the track for about three miles at which point we unloaded and commenc- ed “packing” our supplies in the woods. The feelings of exhilaration, increased’ by expectancy and delight we experienc-: ed upon entering the virgin forest in the early days of October, with the leaves just beginning to fail, will make us re- member that day so long as life may be granted to us. No load was too heavy and no distance appeared too long as we plodded on our way amidst the trees. Finally we pitched the tent in a fine bunch of timber near to a spring of water about a mile from the railroad ‘where deer signs were not lacking. Most of the forenoon was spent in erecting the tent and fixing up spruce bunks. If properly constructed these are the ideal bunks for camping purposes and Arthur is an expert at this work. We found the bunks as soft and springy as the best bed at home. In the afternoon we decided to skir- mish around and become acquainted with the locality. I lent Arthur my ten shot automatic Mauser pistol, to which he seemed to take a fancy and armed with my .35 Winchester and Billy with a .30 special, we sallied forth. After a short time we lost Arthur. We saw numbers of partridges but no deer although their tracks were plenti- ful. For two weeks prior to our visit there had been much rain and all the low ground was soft and flooded in places, enabling us easily to trace the different points at which the deer had crossed. As we had only our rifles we did not shoot the partridges and I felt myself often longing for my little 16 gauge Parker shot gun which was re- posing in safety back at the camp. Suddenly we were startled by the crack, crack, crack of the Mauser a short distance to our left and knew it was as IN THE NEW BRUNSWICK WOODS Arthur. In all I counted eight shots, fired in rapid succession and hurrying in the direction from which the sounds came we saw Arthur sitting on a log and serenely surveying the scenery. In response to questioning he told us that he had fired all eight shots at a buck which he scared up but none took effect and Mr. Buck disappeared. He described the animal as going at record speed, although only seventy-five yards from him at the time he was started. 1 was a little surprised to learn that the shots missed as Arthur can shoot some and I have found the Mauser fairly ac- 1299 trees in front disclosed the forms of four deer, one buck and three does, not fif- ty yards away. My surprise and cha- grin may be imagined but cannot be des- cribed. Here I was in one of the finest positions for which a big game hunter can wish and helpless so far as getting venison was concerned with my 16 gauge shotgun. I remained watching and enjoying the sight for at least a quarter of an hour when finally the largest doe lay down and commenced chewing the cud. All remained facing in my direction and al- lowed me the finest sight I have ever Our Camp With Arthur and Bill, curate. With the strictest examination we could find no blood marks and came to the conclusion that the buck was un- harmed. Thinking over those flocks of part- ridges we had seen, we left camp next morning armed with shot guns and de- cided to devote the day to partridge hunting. After getting a few birds we separated, each taking a different route and agreeing to meet at the camp for dinner. Shortly after leaving my com- panions I heard something ahead and immediately came to a pause. A careful examination through the enjoyed in the woods. I longed for my camera and my Winchester both of which were back in the camp. The day before I was wishing for my shotgun but while watching the deer I would have given much to find my trusty rifle in my hands. Why had I not strapped the Mauser to my belt? I had plenty of time to have unstrapped it and procured one if not two deer. All regrets were useless, however, and tired with remaining still for such a time I made a sudden motion toward the deer that was lying down. Haw quick- ly she saw me and how immediately the 1300 news was conveyed to the others! I had not taken two steps when she was up with a bound and all four were soon “over the hills and far away.” Soon afterwards Bill appeared and told me something I already knew and which had been impressed upon me more deeply than ever by that morning’s ex- perience, namely that no hunter should ever go out in a deer country without an arm capable of killing big game. He told me that the big doe “ran up and stopped within sixty yards of him. On the spur of the moment he took a chance and fired but of course did not turn a hair. After the experience of these two days I set out on the third morning with both rifle and shotgun, imagining “that I was fully prepared for anything that might happen. I calculated that I could shoot partridge with one hand and still have the rifle ready in case I saw a deer. Four partridges were hanging at my belt when I received another “jolt” sim- ilar to that of the day before. I was crossing a small burning in which were many deer tracks and also numerous partridges when I stepped on a flat rock about thirty yards from the fringe of green birches at the edge of the burn- ing. While cautiously surveying the underbrush around the clearing my eyes rested on an immense buck. The an- imal was standing at the end of an old logging road at the edge of the green birches and not over forty yards in front of me. Encumbered as I was with my rifle on my left shoulder and my shot- gun in my right hand it was quite im- possible to make a quick shot with either. Doing some quick thinking I decided to lay down the shotgun and use the rifle. Alas, however, for my plan! The mo- ment I made a move to lay down the shotgun the buck wheeled like a flash and was in the underbrush before two could be counted. All I managed to se- sure was a shot at his tail above the brush about seventy-five yards away as he sped for the tall timber. After this episode I sat down and made a vow that as long as I was hunting in that country I would carry nothing ROD AND GUN IN CANADA but a rifle. After obtaining a few more birds I returned to camp feeling pretty cheap. My experience was detailed and as a result my companion decided to fol- low my example. The following day all armed with rifles we hunted carefully and came across many partridges but no big game. Next morning I.was sorely tempted to ignore my vow and take my shotgun Dut finally remained true to my rifle. The experience of the previous day was repeated—plenty of partridges but not a sight of big game. ‘A rainy day intervened and we re- mained in camp, not-at all sorry for the change and determined to hunt with re- newed zest when the weather held up. Next morning was clear and we all took our rifles and crossed the “dead- waters” in the direction of Sowback Mountain in search of moose. Again the tale was repeated. We saw nothing of moose or deer—nothing but partridge. As we were returning to camp Billy said: “Well you may do as you please, but I’m going to shoot partridge to- morrow and leave my rifle in camp.” It was in vain I recalled to his attention what had happened every time we took our shotguns. He was obdurate and determined to have a few more birds if nothing else. Finally I agreed to break my vow and accompany him with a shot- gun. Accordingly we started down the rail- way track next morning shooting part- ridges on the way. The weather was warm and sunny and after a good walk we sat down with our backs to a shan- ty beside the track. Just as we were settled comfortably in the shade we glanced down the railway track and what do you think we saw? A large lynx— the largest I ever saw in the New Bruns- wick woods— was slowly crossing the track just outside of shotgun range but presenting a beautiful shot for a rifle. Here we were “Hoodooed” again. We were compelled to sit there and see this fine fur bearing animal get away from us. “Bill” I asked, with as much calm- ness as I could, “what do you think of that?” Bill’s retort was not an answer THE BEAR CHASE 1301 to my question. and his asseverations would not look well in print. Later on he volunteered the remark: “If we hadn’t been a couple of asses one of us would have taken a rifle and then we would have had that lynx sure.” I quite agreed with him but thought it useless to say so. We tried to head the lynx off but our exertions were useless and we caught no further glimpse of him. There was no snow by means of which he could be tracked. I have often tried to figure out how it happened that every day we took shot- guns we saw big game and had the best kind of a chance of getting it, while ~ every day we took our rifles we only saw partridges. No good explanation is forthcoming and I have given up the riddle. THE BEAR CHASE. BY J. R. McCRBA. The Marathon craze had taken hold, In the farthest west, where the mountains bold, Their towering peaks had reared on high, Till they pierced the dome of the azure sky. There the boys in camp at the mountain’s base Read the month old news of the latest race. It fired their blood, and they measured a track That was five miles out and five miles back. The level and chain they would lay away With the work day o’er on the long survey, And donning their shoes and their running tights, They would tackle the course on the summer nights. They would time themselves to the woods that lay At the course’s end, in the shadows gray, There they’d sit and yarn while thus arrayed, And the talk all ran on the records made. The most ungainly of all the clan, Had up to that time been called “Big Dan,” But his legs were so crooked, a local wag, Had fastened on him the name “Zig-zag,” Now Zig had a trot so elephantine, That it shook the earth like the galloping kine, But in his heart there were thoughts of fame So he plugged along at the running game. All things will come to the man who’ll wait, And they came in chunks one night, when late He parted the bushes, and looking through An old she bear was exposed to view. She was guarding her cubs, was this old she bear, And she surveyed Zig with rising hair, 1302 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA She uttered a growl, and her twitching snout, Gave him the idea he’d better light out. So he hied him away from their cozy lair And soon he was boring a hole through the air, But fast as he ran yet faster still Ran the old she bear with a right good will. He could feel her breath on the small of his back As he hit the high spots along the track, While his rapid stunt on his long toe tips, Was accelerated by sundry nips. By nips that he heard much rather than felt But they spurred him on like a whip lash’s welt, And the stars looked down in calm surprise, As they swept along ‘neath the evening skies. While they sailed along at this rapid rate He could hear her as she’d expostulate, And she rated him soundly for waking the kids, Who in slumber had closed their tired eye-lids, And she’d talk as only a mother can, Of the cussedness of a prying man, Till Zig repented his share in the job, And drew his breath with a gasping sob. Then she’d aim a slap at his flying back, But Zig sawed wood right along the track, As each bowed leg like a piston rod, Worked out and in o’er the yielding sod. Then they’d spurt in turn till you could not swear, That the odds were on Zig or favored the bear, When she couldn’t catch him she’d start to scold, Till the very blood in his veins ran cold, While the miles flew past with the chase still on, In this modified type of a Marathon. And the time they made, ‘twas a sin and a shame, There was no one by to record the same, But it came to an end, as such things do. When into the tent young Zig-zag flew, While the bear drew back from the haunts of men, And sought her home in her distant den. When Zig had recovered a modicum Of the breath he’d lost while going some, He told them the tale of his direst need; That he’d made good time they were all agreed. While existing records were swept out of sight, In the early hours of that summer night, ‘Twas only the mountains ever knew, The time they made, and how fast they flew. A Northern Ontario Deer Hunt BY TW. BUNCH of enthusiastic sports- men, known to their many friends as “The Florist Club,” and hailing from Arnprior and neighborhood, busied themselves in the fall of last year in making active pre- parations for a hunt in the wilds of Northern Ontario. They succeeded so far in their efforts that they were able to leave Ottawa on the Hunter’s Excursion train on October 29th. When the roll was called Messrs. Honore Brennau, P. Kehoe, W. Kehoe, F_ Rooney, C. Scrim, N. Scrim and the writer answered to their names. All were in the best of spirits and the scene presented by the hunters in their togs, the hounds anxious to go after the game, the baggage which seemed as thougn it could never all be loaded, was enough to cause our spirits to mount higher still. At length out of confusion some- thing like order was achieved and we were off, forgetful of all little worries The Author, DONTIGNY. in the glorious ‘prospects before us. Hunting yarns were the order of the day on the train and thus pleasantly en- gaged it did not appear to be long before Rock Lake station was reached. We went through another interesting exper- ience here; to unload all our baggage was more exciting than loading it and it was with difficulty we managed to persuade the baggage men to allow us to have all our belongings, so anxious did they ap- pear to take some of them through to Par- ry Sound It was Pete Kehoe who did the trick and to him we were much indebted, as it is just the loss of a few necessary articles that often causes the outing to prove less pleasant than it might have been. As it was we secured all our dun- nage and were soon on the trail for camp. To repeat the language used with re- spect to that tote road would not look well in print, particularly when Honore went down kneedeep in a mud hole, dis- coloring his tan shoes which had been treated to a “warranted water-proof shine” just before leaving town. We had a long four weary miles of this road to traverse before we caught sight of the lights of the camp, and when these be- came visible the air was rent with such a “college yell” that any wild animals near by must have been frightened off. Fortunately our rifles were not unpacked and all the noise made was harmless. Supper was partaken of at one of the Munn Lumber Company’s camps and as our own camp was not far away we were given a warm welcome by the foreman, Mr. W. McKelvey. In addition to the hospitality of that first evening we were much indebted to Mr. McKelvey for many kindnesses during our stay. In ad- dition to being a big game hunter of note Mr. McKelvey proved himself a good all round sportsman. In camp with him was his son Teddy, who though then on- ly fifteen tipped the beam at one hun dred and sixty-three pounds and proved 1304 himself an unusually bright youngster. Although it was late before we turned in we were up early, all ready for a long day in order to put our camp in good shape and thus lose no time when the hunting season opened. So well did we work that everything was shipshape and in running order by evening and the twi- light hours were spent with much pleas- ure, and we hope some profit, around the camp fire. When the morning of opea season ar- rived there was no need to coax the boys out of bed early. They were up and do- ing things at the first streak of daylight. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA a mile and a half to camp it required four of us to carry the deer in. We gave a trial to the method of carrying deer il- lustrated in the October number of Rod and Gun and found it a success. With our relays there was no kick coming from anyone when the last relay put down their burden in front of the camp with a “whew!” and an expression of delight that the work proved so easy. After dinner which could not be omit- ted or even called lunch after such an exploit, some of our members went hunt- ing partridges which proved to be scarce in the neighborhood of our camp, and Some Class to This. We found the air crisp and frosty and altogether ideal weather for the dogs. Soon we had a start and a small doe ap- pearing Fred Rooney downed her with a well placed bullet in the neck. This was the end of our fortunes that day and the next was drawn a blank. On Wednesday we experienced a red letter day, two more does being added to ct sO. Our luck appeared to be only begin- ning for on Thursday a fine buck fell to Fred’s magic rifle. The ‘buck proved an exceptionally fine specimen, having five prongs upon each antler. Although only ee others, who had not secured a deer, tried to find an opportunity for making up their number. Only a few birds were obtained and these were richly deserved if the long walking feats necessary to secure them were taken into consideration. The following day proved beyond a doubt that a few deer were still left in the Dominion for though none were shot in front of the dogs quite a few were seen. Honore broke the monotony by shooting a fine buck which compared favorably with Fred’s. He was highly. elated over his success and his compan- ions shared in his pleasure. Pete fol- A NORTHERN ONTARIO DEER HUNT lowed suit with a beautiful doe weigh- ing one hundred and sixty-five pounds— not a common weight for a doe. With six deer hung up, proclaiming to all that our camp was a camp of hunters, we spent a jolly evening and celebrated our successes in royal style. The last day ‘of the hunt was reached and I decided to accompany Charlie in a stroll along the ridges back of the camp. Before we had gone five hundred yards up jumped a spike horn buck. Charlie shot him in one of his hind legs and I caught him back of the shoulder as he 1305 again, perfectly satisfied with our ex- periences in the hunt of 1910. Honore swears he shot that buck at four hundred yards and seeing that he carried a 45-90 Winchester his statement may be justified. Pete holds the championship for de- bates on political questions. Fred threatens to cut out next year’s hunt if the crowd can’t cease jollying him for being a Benedict. 'Will was overly anxious for a buck. Why? Charlie owns a 38-55 guaranteed to A Visit to the Lumber Camp—The Manager, Mr. McKelvey, in tue Doorway, was dodging behind some brush. Having dressed him and hung him up we struck out north. Although we hunted dili- gently for the rest of the afternoon we saw nothing. When we arrived with our deer the boys had quite a surprise. This one made our number complete and brought to a close a most successful and enjoy- able hunt. Packing was then the order and so well did we work that all was ready that night and we hit the trail for Rocx Lake sta- tion in good time the following morning. The same evening we were all at home shoot the hind legs off a deer at one thousand yards. Normie had a park all to himself and although only one acre in extent saw several wild animals, including a wolf, in a cave therein. Our camping and hunting experiences are amongst the most enjoyable incidents of our lives and we trust we may all cou- tinue to enjoy these annual outings till the call comes for us to join the great Hunt- ing Grounds Beyond. We feel that we shall be the better prepared for that call by reason of the fact that we have loved the Wild and the Things of the Wild. Fish And Game Protection As A Practical. Policy BY JOHN ARTHUR HOPE. No flocks that range the valley free To slaughter I condemn: Taught by a power that pities me I learn to pity them. —Goldsmith. We have heard through Rod and Gun of the appointment of a Fish and Game Commissioner for Ontario, though in far North Western Ontario we have had no chance, so far as I am aware, of mak- ing our views known to him in order that they might receive consideration at his hands. In the absence of such an opportunity I am seeking the hospitality of the pages of Rod and Gun, having given much attention to this subject for many years and having had an experi- ence in connection with it that practi- cally covers my whole life. To the people of the British Isles sport with rod, gun and hound is worth $300,000,000 per annum. The men who are responsible for the expenditure of this vast amount of money make not one dollar out of it. To them it represents a liability from beginning to end. Love of the gun claims the lion’s_ share, $160,000,000; fox and other hounds $100, 000,000 and the balance falls to the rod. This amount is circulated in the British Isles and does not include $5,000,000 paid to the Norwegian Gov- ernment by British sportsmen for the privilege of fishing with rod and line in rivers above tide water. Even then these rod fishermen after handing over this large amount have to be content with fish that have escaped the native fishermen’s nets. Neither does it include the immense amount of money spent on all kinds of shooting and fishing—for which no statistics are available—in every part of the world where wild game and game fish are found. These figures are quoted to give some idea of what the immensely greater amount of fish and game in Ontario might become in value with reasonable protection. We are but on the threshold in dealing with this matter but it is necessary if the people are to expect a full fruition that they should take hold of it themselves and insist upon the Goy- ernment bringing about certain reforms. Canada’s magnificent wealth in fish and game is not realized in any part of the country and Ontario, for all the boasting we sometimes hear, is lament- ably deficient in this respect. Our Legislators being educated men, elected to frame just and equitable laws for all, fail in their duty when such a curious jumble as our present game laws are the only results of their efforts. Many vf them of course are inexperienced but in such cases they might take the advice of experienced men and act upon it. If they decline to take such a course they ought to hand over the whole Game and Fish Department to some practical men who will be able to frame such laws as will attract tourists instead of driving them away and result in millions of dol- lars being brought and spent within the Province. Take that vast territory lying between Mattawa on the Ottawa River to within fifty miles of Winnipeg composed almost entirely of forests, lakes and rivers known as New Ontario, the chief indus- tries being lumbering and mining. The third and by no means least important industry is sport with rod and gun. That industry has never received a tithe of the attention which should have been given to it not only for the benefit of the people scattered thinly across it but for the good of the Province as a whole. The forests teem with big game and its lakes and rivers—sprinkled all over it as close together as stars in the sky on a frosty night—with all kinds of fish, many of which in known and unknown dis- tricts die of old age. This is not due to the game laws or the majority of settlers and trappers.’ The former are so framed as to keep all the money possible out of FISH AND GAME PROTECTION AS A PRACTICAL POLICY the country and many of the latter, like the poor and illiterate of all countries, cannot be expected, with firearms in their hands all the year round, to show mercy to bird or beast when not under proper and efficiently enforced jurisdiction. The settlers are made law breakers and poachers, often against their will, and as trappers they are left at the mercy of the fur buyers. ‘They have thus ser- ious grievances against the Government and grievances that cannot be allowed to continue. They may be thus summar- ised : First: The present open season is too late for the sportsman and too early for the settler. By October the fifteenth the country north of the main line of the C. P. R. is open but no one can tell the hunter who goes in whether he will not have to remain there until the ice will bear. If the winter is early good game districts are unapproachable by canoe (the only means of travel) and the hunter must keep close to the railway. Last fall all small lakes, bays and creeks were frozen up, stopping large boats as well as canoes the last week in October. No hunter had the full thirty days allowed north and those going south fared little better. Moose and deer are abundant through- out North Western Ontario and one day back from the railway will take any hun- ter to the grounds. Why, therefore, is such a heavy fee charged the non-resident and why such a short time allowed him in which to get his game? The present open season gives no hunter a fair chance to go a sufficient distance back to get game or if successful to get it out. Imagine a non-resident arriving in North Western Ontario at heavy ex- pense to himself and finding that though he may be able to go in no one can tell him when he is likely to get out. After losing time and money in preparing for his hunt he is not disposed to go back without some experience or to remain in the backwoods doing nothing for a fort- night. Accordingly he goes south, kills his game and providing the head or heads are worth taking out as trophies 1307 secures his license. He shoots all the game he wishes and if he takes nothing out he pays nothing. This is no exag- geration. To. my personal knowledge two non-residents set out with a local guide and before the season opened shot a bull moose each. As the heads were fine ones and they wished to take them home they secured their licenses. The coupon requirement is the best feature of the game law. Apparently, so far as one can judge in the wilds of Western Ontario, the Gov- ernment is not concerned in the collection of the non-resident fee and one cannot expect the non-resident to run after the Government and insist upon the fee be- ing taken. The law is so framed that often enough the non-resident has either to break the law or lose time and money to press his fee upon the Government. One cannot conceive why this should be so. If those who make the laws are not experts in game and fish problems one might at least expect them to import a little common sense in the regulations for collecting fees. In the second place the season is too short to allow men to make a profession of guiding and outfitting with any chance of realizing a profit. Not only is the sea- son a short one but it also comes at the wrong time. When it is open those who are the best guides have left civilization for their winter trapping grounds. Trap- pers make the best guides and in some districts are the only ones. Under recent regulations guides are expected to take out licenses and pay a two dollar fee. They must swear to two years’ previous experience before ob- taining such a license. Old men can easily procure the license but young men have to lie in the most bare faced manner before procuring it. As most of them have no surety of obtaining anyone to guide but few take out the licenses which, speaking generally, shows com- mon sense on their part. Two dollars means two dollars to the working folks of North Western Ontario. As for the natives taking out resident licenses of $2 for deer and $5 for moose 1308 in order to hunt at the wreng time of the year it would argue the most complete stupidity on their part. Outside a few business men and men of means no one has money to throw away in that man- ner. The native is not interested in game trophies and has no wish to hang up anything of the kind in his cabin. Look- ing at the matter as one of food supply he waits until the winter has set in in earnest when meat will keep, before hunting for it. The non-resident and the wealthy resident hunt only for sport, recreation and a game trophy. All big game heads are fully grown and clear of velvet by September first. Now why should not the Government extend the open season from September first to December first or even fifteenth? The coupon system en- sures that no one hunter takes out more than the law allows. Both sides would be suited by such an arrangement—the man who wants a trophy and could hunt , early before the danger of being frozen in had to be faced and the natives who could then kill their allowance openly in- stead of sneaking about as they do at present like poachers and law breakers as they really are. The game would not suffer in the least and more efficient pro- hibition could be given as it would then be possible to enlist public sympathy on the side of law enforcement—a task quite out of the range of possibility under the present system. Men could then engage in the guiding and outfitting business with some prospect of making a living therefrom and these men would then see it was to their interest to assist in law enforce- ment. At the present time this is not the case, all their interests being against instead of in favor of the law—a law made by men of no practical knowledge or experience and thus defeating the best of intentions. The non-resident license fee should be reduced to its former figure or lower if possible and the whole of the fees so re- ceived should be spent upon protective work. All wishing to non-residents carry ROD AND GUN IN CANADA firearms during the close season when on canoe or fishing trips should be compel- led to take out a license when crossing the line, the fee being not less than $5 or more than $15. In no other country in the world, so far as I know, are non- residents allowed to carry firearms un- licensed. In Canada this is allowed without hindrance and non-residents go around through the best game districts in the Dominion, away from settlements and beyond the jurisdiction of any man. This policy is not only a foolish one but it is also pernicious and works against us in two ways—first allowing men to come in freely and shoot big game throughout the summer months when it can be killed wholesale from the bow of a canoe, and secondly keeping out the real sportsmen who are willing to pay and obey the laws if only they know the game is properly protected and their chances of success not destroyed before the game season commences. During the last five years I have been in correspondence with sportsmen in Great Britain, Canada and the United States and many of their letters expres- sed the same wish: “I should very much like to get a moose head before they become a thing of the past.” Think of it! In North Western Ontario which never can become an agricultural country, moose under good laws should be main- tained for many generations and never ought to be allowed to become merely a memory. Probably the mistaken idea arose amongst American sportsmen in whose country the game, like our own, is at the mercy of the politicians. The constant tinkering with the game laws confirms such an impression and the observations of many visitors are quite in line. While game conditions in the Old Land are vastly different from those in Canada and no one could wish to import them wholesale, there are certain portions that might be adopted with advantage. One of these is the British gun license sys- tem. Since parliament passed the act en- forcing such a license it has never been altered. Under its provisions all men FISH AND GAME PROTECTION AS A PRACTICAL POLICY 1309 (or women) whether belted knights or tinkers, landowners or landless must take out a license if they wish to carry a gun, or shoot game, artificially reared or natural on private or State property, on salt or fresh water and there are no ex- emptions. The first license costs $2.50 and authorizes the purchaser to carry his gun in any part of the United Kingdom and shoot the following animals and birds on his own land, State property or private property (with permission of the owner in the latter instance): all wild fowl, plover, curlew, wild pigeons, rab- bits, etc., which are not game according to the British law. A_ second license costing $15 and called a game license is necessary if the gun owner wishes to shoot pheasants, partridge, grouse, wood- cock, etc., and also covers the shooting of deer. Both licenses expire on July 3Ist and must be renewed on the next day for the following year. Farmers may carry a gun on their own land and shoot rabbits and vermin but must be careful not to take the gun off their land without purchasing the necessary license. In Great Britain all game is private property and the State has nothing to do with a man caught shooting game, pro- vided he has his license—the prosecution rests in private hands. That this law has fulfilled expectations is shown by the fact that it remains unaltered on the Statute Book. It is a source of revenue and pro- vided only by those who shoot. Those responsible for the law knew that it was useless to appeal to patriotism and fool- ish to expect the people to protect ganz of their own free will. They therefo-e appealed to their pockets and the prob- lem was solved. Those who pay are interested in pre- venting those who do not pay from shooting. The man who can afford to buy a firearm and give the necessary time to use it can also afford to purchase a license. Some similar law would solve the question in Ontario. It would not be necessary to issue two licenses unless the Province were divided for game purposes as it should be. In such a case it would be neither fair or just to exact the same license unless the man from the older portion of the Province intended to hunt in the newer portion. In such a case of course he should pay the higher license as he would secure for it a better chance at game and also greater variety. I would strongly advocate the division of the Province into zones for game pur- poses, say by drawing an imaginary line from Mattawa on the Ottawa River to some point on the Georgian Bay. The gun license, including the right to shoot one deer, could be the same all over the Province but if any man wished to have more, and for that purpose hunt in the North West, he should, whether resident of east.or west pay the extra sum de- manded for the higher license. This puts. all men in the Province on an equal foot- ing. The payment of hali the fines to in- formers should cease—it is both repug- nant and degrading to any self-respect- ing man and though it appeals to the pocket it appeals in the wrong way. The attempt to protect one fur-bearing- animal and not all the others over a stat- ed period defeats the end in view. With such provisions of the law all trappers— white or red—are placed at the mercy of the fur buyers. Fur is too scarce and the temptation too great to pass by a beaver dam or otter slide and then the fur buyer “beats” the trapper down for his illegal furs. Just as many beaver and otter are. trapped as before the protection was. granted. It is.a splendid law for allow- ing the fur buyers to oppress the poor man. Only Russia could beat it. Take the recent Order in Council pro- tecting mink! If every trapper tries to. carry out this regulation faithfully he. finds it beyond his powers, so long as he is allowed to trap such other fur bearers. as marten, fisher, lynx, fox, etcetera. Catch them they will in both October and’ November when they run well. When the traps are visited the-mink will prob- ably be dead and they can either throw them away or make them-a present to the Government. If the latter, will the Gov-. ernment take the trapper’s word for it that they were unintentionally caught? They will do nothing-of the kind. Can: 1310 anyone, therefore, blame the poor trap- per if he takes the fur and accepts the pitiful price the fur buyer offers him for the same? Unless the Government can strictly enforce all game laws there is not the slightest use in trying to protect one or more animals, either land or water, over a stated period—particularly in the North West—and allowing others to be trapped at the same time. Either stop all trapping or allow all furbearing ani- mals to be trapped. No half course can prove effective. The suggestion to protect all fur-bear- ing animals for a winter or two will no doubt bring an avalanche of protest down upon my head to the effect that it means the starvation of the Indians. With the exception of a few old men and women the Indians do not trap if they can get other work such as lumbering, railroad- ing, guiding, etcetera. Young Indians nowadays are too fond of dress and the comforts of civilization to isolate them- . selves in the woods throughout a long winter. Ifthe laws were amended in-the direction indicated the Indians would ob- tain all the guiding throughout the sum- mer and fall months to which they could attend and guide work just suits them. The policy of protecting all fur for a winter or two would interfere with the Hudson Bay monopoly but that would not prove an altogether bad thing for the country. The two years’ close season for partridge (ruffed grouse) was not made effective in North Western Ontario. Even if such a law could be enforced the natural enemies of the partridge, ground and winged, are too numerous and varied to permit of a rapid increase. The mink is worse than the fox. Trappers shoot them all the time to use as bait for traps just as many trappers shoot moose and deer in the Spring as bait for bear trap- ping. Considering that the bear is a good sporting animal for the rifle and much sought after, no trapping so far as this animal is concerned should be allowed. A law to this effect would re-act upon big game, saving many from slaughter in the Spring, a time when cow moose ROD AND GUN IN CANADA and doe deer are heavy with young. I am glad to see that at last Mr. Coch- rane is taking action to see that fire- rangers are better fitted for their work. In the past the college students employed have too often been unfitted for the posi- tions and one has only to point to recent tragedies to prove this point. Most of the cases occurred because the young mem lacked knowledge and experience in the handling of canoes on rough waters. These men were not sent into the woods because there were any lack of men trained in wood- craft and canoe work from boyhood to be found in these backwoods—it was because influence overcame the public benefit. The applicants could not, in many cases, have filled up truthfully the application forms and those who recom- mended them are placed in positions by no means to be envied. I am of course fully aware that before | forest preservation and fish and game protection can be made fully effective they must be entirely taken out of poli- tics and the only consideration in carry- ing on the work must be public efficiency. May that day be hastened! Further I frankly admit that the public must be educated up to the necessity for effectively preserving these great assets before any real progress can be made. Good work is being accomplished in this direction by “Rod and Gun” and I am of the opinion that all who contribute articles on these matters are assisting in a movement steadily gathering strength and which in time will compel govern- ments to sit up and take notice. A local trapper was fined $8.45 1in- cluding costs at Lindsay, Ontario, for trapping on the land of the Janetville Hunt Club after due warning. The ac- cused had placed a trap on Marsh Creek (one of the cross creeks) and was noti- fied not to hunt there and signs forbid- ding such trespassing were placed in con- spicuous places. The waters may be navigated but hunting, fishing and trap- ping are unlawful without permission from the authorities. Ad 20-Bore Guns BY SINGLE TRIGGER. N article re 20-bore guns by a cor- A respondent of the American Field appeared in the December number of Rod and = Gun. Among other things he says; “It is pos- sible that many of your readers do not know that a 6 to 6% pound, full choke, 20-bore gun, loaded with 2% drams of bulk nitro and % ounce of shot, will pul- verize targets at sixteen yards rise in fine shape and if one holds straight and shoots in proper time his scores will be very satisfactory. You can depend upon the gun. If pointed right it will smash the target but of course you will have to hold a little more accurately with % ounce of shot than with the 1% ounce load. The 20-bores recoil but little; they shoot as strong or stronger than a 12-bore with its usual loads; they handle much quicker and will develop one’s shooting skill, I venture to say, fifty per- cent more than a cumbersome 12-bore. Progressive shooters say the 20’s are the coming gun. My idea of the 20-bore is as follows: for trap shooting 30 inch barrels with full choke and for field shooting an extra pair of 26 inch barrels, bored improved cylinder and modified, the gun with the 30 inch barrels to weigh 6% pounds and that with the 26 inch barrels to weigh 6 pounds.” It will be of great interest to your readers to learn what the very best cf authorities have to say on the subject. Sir Ralph Payne-Galwey in the Badmin- ton Library says; “Many sportsmen ad- vise 20-bore guns. Certainly the 20- bore is a nice pretty little weapon but for good marksmanship it is too small. Let anyone aim at long or cross shots with a 20-bore and he will find the muz- zle of his gun very unsteady compared with that of a larger weapon. A 20- bore is undoubtedly a convenient gun for a gentleman who is either elderly or weak with which to walk up partridges under a hot sun and for killing easy shots but it is impossible that so small a bore and charge can nearly equal in execution a 12-bore as the 20-bore fanciers maintain it does. The recoil of a 20-bore, too, is excessive on account of the lightness of its barrels, unless it is loaded so lightly as to make killing a hare with it at thirty yards an uncertainty. As very few shooters ever experiment at a target with their guns (the only sure test of the capabilities of a gun) they are quite ready to believe anything that may be told them. There are even shooters, as well as gunmakers, who, though num- erous and most accurately carried out trials completely negative the idea, main- tain that 20-bores kill as well as I2- bores and that there is no difference in power between the two sizes, utterly ig- noring the very obvious fact that the charge of a 20-bore is smaller, lighter and has a less killing circle than a 12- bore. If a shooter be not strong, by all means let him carry a 20-bore as a matter of ease and comfort but it is nonsense to say that one gun will kill as well as the other. A light gun is a comfort to a weak man. For this reason when walk- ing and carrying a gun the shooter should never feel it a burden to his arms, and must, in fact, suit the weight of his gun to his strength, remembering always that the heavier gun he can carry, the less it will recoil and the harder it will shoot. Recoil causes headaches and a headache utterly destroys all pleasure and comfort in shooting. A few years ago we purchased the best pair of 20-bores we could obtain. We first used them walking up partridges in September and were delighted with them, Later in the year we began to try them on rocketing pheasants and hares but our delight soon vanished when we found them failing to drop dead fairly long shots—shots that to a 12-bore were well nigh certainties. At strong driven grouse, too, the guns were 1312 disheartening in the extreme, at wild fowl practically useless. The load for an ordinary 20-bore should not exceed 2% drams oi black powder, 33 to 34 grams of Shulze or 34- to 35 grams E. C. and % ounce of No. 6 shot. Even with this small load a 20-bore will recoil and jump more than a 12-bore pretty heavily charged. No. § is in no way suited to a 20-bore; No. 7 would be more suitable than even No. 6. A 20-bore should weigh 534 pounds.” In the “Breech-loader” published in 1909 Greener says; “The 20-bore is per- haps the smallest bore used by the gen- eral sportsman. Its use has been stren- uously advocated by numerous writers in the sporting papers but the gun really possesses few advantages and is not like- ly to become generally popular. Its barrels should not be longer than 28 inches, nor should the gun be heavier than 5% pounds. The full standard load is 2% drams and ounce of shot, or 7% ounce for preference. The 20-bore js also made with 28 inch barrels, weight 5 pounds; 27 inch barrels, 434 pounds; 25 inches, 4% pounds.” In “Experts on Guns and Shooting” by E. T. Teasdale-Ruckell appears the following: “There is some excuse for the new sporting papers’ habit of repeating controversies, the subjects of which have been long ago settled. A fortieth or fiftieth of the shooters joins the ranks every year and it-is obvious that they are not posted in the old time discus- sions. Nevertheless, it does seem a waste of space when one remembers that any gunmaker is able to give sound opinions on such subjects. Most people are strong enough to car- ry a 12 bore of 6% pounds and as every gunmaker knows there are thirty I2- bores built for every one of any other gauge. There is, however, one superstition that dies hard. Even the old generat- tions are inclined to believe that a 20- bore will give a closer pattern than a 12- bore. This is far from being the case. We have known several shooters who fancy it is more sportsmanlike to kill ROD AND GUN IN CANADA with the small bore because they believe it to be more difficult with such a elose shooting gun and so small a charge. As a matter of fact no 20-bore can be made to shoot as closely as a 12 bore and be- tween extreme chokes of both bores it is decidedly easier to shoot with the 20- bore, not only because of its wider spread but because of the quickness with which the lighter weapon can be handled. Up to certain distances the small bore is much the easier gun to use with success but there is a distinct loss beyond them; that is to say, a rifle-like aim would fail to kill a sitting bird with a 20-bore five or ten yards sooner than an equally choked 12-bore. Moreover as the thick- est part of the shot, or the killing cir- cle, grows smaller quicker than that of a 12-bore, because of its smaller number of shot, it is obvious that there is less chance of killing with a 20-bore, when the aim has not been exact, at the long- er distances. We should say that the small bores are easier to handle and to kill with within thirty or thirty-five yards and to shoot with them much be- yond such distances is cruelty to the game.” In the “Breech-Loader” page ~ 62, Greener writes: “The merits of a small bore in comparison with those of 12 gauge were demonstrated in the Field Trial of 1879, where they attained a high figure of merit. In practice, how- ever, they are found to be inferior to light guns of larger calibre.” We note that the American Field cor- respondent gives the weight of his 20 gauge with 26 inch barrels as 6 pounds. Any good English gunmaker will make 12 gauge guns with 26 inch barrels at or under this weight. In an article ap- pearing December 7th, 1902, by the edit- or of “Land and Water” on Crack Lon- don Gunmakers the following occurs; “Charles Boswell, the famous builder of pigeon guns, also turns out a 12 bore gun of 5 pounds 2 ounces, with barrels of 27 inches; also one of 6 pounds, 6 ounces with 28 inch barrels. . These guns are all furnished with ribs.” So much for the cumbersome 12-bores. ——— ROD AND GUN IN CANADA RL. t te ; Cee 4 ae = D. S. BRAND GOODS is largely attributable to the positive fact that No Coloring Matter or Preserva- tive of any Description is used. This is proven by BULLETIN 194 of the Department of Revenue. Send for this and be convinced. E. D. S. FAVORITES are E.D.S. Jams. E. D.S. Jellies. E.D.S. Marmalade. E.D.S. Catsup. E. D. 8. Grape Juice. Manufactured by E. D. SMITH WINONA, ONT. Big Game Conditions In New Brunswick A Review of the Past Season BY ADAM MOORE. NOTHER season has come and a gone for the big game hunters of New Brunswick, and, speaking generally it has been a most suc- cessful one. Many moose were taken and the horns were above the average in size and spread. This statement is eas- ily shown to be a fact by a visit to the taxidermists’ establishments, often the best places in which the facts can be ascertained. Many sportsmen, of course, did not secure moose and there always will be failures. If it were not for the uncer- tainty some of the pleasures of hunting would be gone. Reasons for failures are many and varied. Even when the game is plentiful there is an element of luck in hunting as all good hunters know. There can be no doubt at all on this héad for on many occasions a good hunter is known to fail and an indifferent hunter to succeed. Of course the chances are in favor of the good hunter and that will always be the case. The old moose with big antlers are very wary as a rule and often have sever- al cows with them, being able to fight off the young bulls. These big fellows are seldom brought up by calling, it is the bulls he drives off that answer the call and get shot. Cows are now so num- erous in the Province that moose calling is nothing like so successful as used to be the case. I have noticed that the guides who go where the moose are and hunt quietly and without calling get more and larger heads. Many guides I know will not agree with me on this point. fe=is easier to go to a pond, sit down and call for the moose to come than it is to go and hunt them up. The facts, how- ever, remain the same—the guides who depend upon getting moose by calling are not the guides who get the most and largest moose. It is well to call at cer- tain times and places and at others to keep quiet. When the season opened on Septem- ber fifteenth the moose were away back at the very heads of the streams and they came to the small beaver ponds for water instead of going to the lakes as usual. There were reasons for this change. One is that the moose have in- creased so much that they had eaten all the feed growing in the lakes before the season opened and they hid to go else- where for food. A second reason is that all the ponds clear up to the head- waters of the streams, places very seldom invaded by man, have now many moose and these places are the favorite haunts ‘of the big bulls. The guides who caught on to these facts early last season were generally successful, while those who went to the same old stands on the lakes and called nearly all failed to connect with the moose. ; Game conditions are constantly chang- ing and where moose are plentiful one season they may be scarce the next. The guide who studies these changes and adapts himself to them is the most suc- cessiul. One thing is beyond contradiction or difference of opinion,—the moose in New Brunswick are more plentiful than ever. If double the number of sportsmen hunt- ed in the Province they would not ap- preciably decrease the numbers of the moose, the natural increase being many more than the numbers killed by sports- men. The fact is that the New Bruns- wick Government have quite a difficult problem to solve in meeting the claims for damages to farmers’ crops committed by moose. It is a well known fact that moose do commit considerable damage in this way though probably not nearly so much as is claimed by some. Fortunately too we can claim that ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 131 BOVRIL } On Bears the hall-mark OF =cientific Approval. At the School of Physiology, TRINITY COLLEGE, DUBLIN, independent tests of the feeding power of Bovril were made and the results reported in “The Times” of September 3rd. These tests proved under stringent physiological conditions, that BOVRIL is a valuable food, and that it gives power to the system to assimilate ordin- ary diet. 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The system adopted for big game hunting in New Brunswick is the safest possible and this is proved by the fact that there has never been a sports- man shot by another in mistake in the history of big game hunting in the Pro- vince. In New Brunswick each guide has his own territory and will not hunt on any other. Each guide, who is*a camp own- er, and has other guides in his employ, sends out each guide with the particular sportsman he is guiding to separate grounds. During their hunting they are miles apart and as each knows the local- ity of the others there is no possible chance of such incidents as are too often reported from other places. Further each guide takes a direct and personal interest in protecting the game on his own territory, knowing that there will be no one else to kill it and the game is worth far more to him and to the province alive than dead although of course he wishes every sportsman vis- of ROD AND GUN IN CANADA iting his territory to get his game and does his best to assist him in procuring it. The guides’ system as adopted and worked in New Brunswick is the real secret of successful game protection im the Province. While the best guides very seldom report a breach of the law or prosecute in such a case they are at all times using their influence in favor of game protection and in every way to prevent not only illegal killing but also legal waste. Last season was a good one ior cari- bou, many fine heads being taken, some of the largest I have ever seen. Deer are increasing fast, and New Brunswick can now, I think, equal Maine as a deer country. The last few winters have been mild with little snow and the game is showing the good results of such experiences. There are no wolves in the Province and .I can see no reason why, with the pre- sent laws fairly administered, we should not have an abundance of all kinds. of game for many years to come. Settler's Rights To Big Game Important Decision By An Ontario Judge DECISION of very considerable AN importance to the residents of Northern and North Western Ontario has been given by Judge Hewson, of Manitoulin Island. A set- tler named John Kinney was fined by the magistrate $20 and costs for hunting during open season without a license. He appealed and the judge quashed the conviction. In the course of his judgement Judge Hewson recites the particulars of the case. The defendant went to the unor- ganized district of Manitoulin in 1876 and settled upon land in the township of Gordon as a farmer. While still working his farm he went to reside at Gore Bay and became clerk of the mun- icipality. The Judge held that, although Gore Bay was established as a town with municipal institutions by a special act of the Legislature, the defendant was still a settler. The Judge said: “For many years past when reference has been made to “the unorganized parts or portions of Ontario” the unorganized territory of the Province” or the unor- ganized District of the Province,” it has been generally understood and accepted that reference was made and had to those parts of the Northern and Northwesterly portions of the Province which had not been organized territorially, judicially and municipally into ‘Counties and that it was not intended to exclude from such expression or expressions the various Townships, Towns or Villages that had established municipal institutions there- 4 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1317 STANDAR y ia NGIN ES af rye) / > ii > ! nGaL he Be Ses. our Boat Is Equipped With A Standard Marine Engine. Then you'll know you have the most powerful—most efficient—most reliable—most durable engine made. Standard Engines have an enviable reputation. 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I therefore find that defendant is one of the class exempt by the Order-in- Council and might during the season of 1910 from Ist to 15th November law- fully have taken and had in his posses- ROD AND GUN IN CANADA sion for his own use two deer as pro- vided in the Order-in-Council. The intention of the Department evid- ently was to limit the settler to the tak- ing of one deer. Such however, is not the effect of the Legislation and Order-in-Council. The effect of the Order-in-Council is to ex- empt from the provisions of the Act bona fide settlers and authorizes each of this class to take two deer for his own use. The subsequent amendment of the Act as to the number of deer that may be taken by any one person under it does not in any way affect the Order-in- Coun- cil because the class are exempt from the provisions of the Act and therefore the Amendment of the Act cannot affect them.” If this decision is upheld it opens a very wide door for the taking of deer by the whole of the settlers in the north- ern portions of the Province. The Kaiser's Hunt Dr. Edward Breck, of European methods of hunting in our December number the following may be quoted from a recent writer on the same sub- yect: [ confirmation ‘of the view taken by It is recorded that quite recently the German Emperor organized a hunting party in one of his big game preserves, to which the Czar of all the Russias was invited as the guest of honor, and at which there was no limit set to the num- ber of animals which each of the hunts- men might bring down. The two illus- trious monarchs with their retinues sat in an elaborate shooting box facing upon the forest, and cigars, cigarettes, and oth- er refreshments were provided wherewith to while away the tedious moments which might elapse between the respective ap- pearances of the deer. Stretching away from the shooting box, and leading into the stately German forest, were ropes up- on which fluttered the royal colors of the two great nations, and which formed a sort of driveway. And for miles around soldiers were drawn up to keep the peasantry out of range of stray bul- lets from the royal guns. Beaters rang- ed the woods, and drove the stags into the driveway, the fluttering, and many- colored ribbons keeping the animals within the precincts of the ropes. As deer left the forest, and came in sight of the royal sportsman they were simply mowed down, until it was recorded that the life-blood of 500 stags soaked the daisy-spangled lea, and the dead lay in heaps before the royal box—butchered 10 make a German holiday. The day was considered to be a most successful one, and each monarch counted his dead witit three figures, while it is not recorded that any of the meat was confiscated by a zeal- ous game guardian, or that either of the kings was fined for shooting more than the limit. ; ceisler ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1319 W HEN THE COOK IS OUT and time or inclination does not permit of an elaborate meal, use CLARK'S PORK AND BEANS The family will all enjoy the meal, and you will have saved time, labor and expense. WM, CLARK MONTREAL Manufacturer of High Grade Food Specialties. Get CLARK’S MEATS from your Grocer. GOOD HEALTH! DRINK BROMO MINERAL The well known morning bracer. Sweetens a sour stomach. 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They will_find much in it applicable to their own _ provinces and the suggestions may prove helpful to them in their own work. The report follows: “T beg to lay before you in brief such matters as seem most worthy of mention upon this occasion, and which have pres- ented themselves during the past year; together with a number of recommend- ations which you may or may not deem necessary, in order to provide a wider and most efficient scope to the protec- tion of game in this province. Although no legislation was initiated by our Association at the last session of the provincial government, and although the year 1910 has not been marked by any great activity on our part, there has been, none the less, much to be desired in the way of bringing about the establishment of a game department in this province which will not only keep pace with the development and settlement, of the country, but which will provide the ne- cessary machinery for the enforcement of the game protective laws. In this connection, the time seems to have arrived when we must look to some- thing more efficient than the small de- partment which now exists and which has in the general expansion of the past few years become quite inadequate to fulfil the duties entrusted to it. In looking back over the past year, it seems to have been one more remark- able than any other since this Association was first organized, in the number of cases of law breaking which have come to the secretary’s notice. The demand for better game protection which was created some three or four years ago, largely as the result of our effort, seems to have fallen to a low ebb; and I regret to say that this holds true with regard to a large percentage of the public in general, and to some who in the past have been closely identified with the As- sociation. This it would appear, can only be accounted for by the fact that sportsmen generally regard the present system of game protection, inadequate as it is, as the best they can hope for, and therefore unworthy of their co-operation and support. And on the other hand, any apparent laxity on the part of the government is only to be attributed to the fact that it cannot be deemed advis- able to strengthen the machinery of the game protection until the public voice demands it. The government of the pro- vince of Manitoba has during the life of this Association acted upon: every re- commendation laid before it which de- monstrated a step forward towards per- fecting the game protective laws. The more one studies the whole com- plex question of the game protection, the more forcibly it is brought to mind that theoretical methods must in the end al- ways give way to practical; and it is a singular fact, and one which I regret is all too conspicuous amongst us, that quite a large percentage of sportsmen are moved to an interest in game pro- tection from selfish motives alone. This must always result in a large volume of proposed and unnecessary legislation which could never be enforced. A law on paper without the means or worthi- ness of enforcement is only a delusion and an obstacle on the road to practical legislation. A Case in Point. A case which recently came to notice a ee ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1321 THE CLUB are the original bottled Cocktails. Years of experience have made them THE PERFECT COCKTAILS that they are. Do not be lured into buying some imitation. The ORIGINAL of anything is good enough. When others are offered it is for the purpose of larger prof- its. 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Having shot at or killed. several birds, they were approached by’a farmer who in the strongest language reminded them that they were breaking the game laws; that such a thing would not be tolerated in his section; and that he would im- mediately have them reported if they did not desist from further shooting. Being of an inventive turn of mind, one of the shooters seeing that his accuser was in all likelihood an illiterate man and un- familiar with the provisions of the game act, produced his game bird license and said he was licensed to shoot on Sunday. The ruse appealed to the man’s own readiness to break the law. A complete change of front was the result, and forth- with he asked how he should proceed to procure such a license, as he did not see why he should not also shoot on Sunday. His interest in game protection was not in the perpetuation of the game about him, but in barring others from procur- ing a larger proportion of recreation or birds than himself. The regrettable fact is, that one hunter will often assail another whom he deems to be enjoying benefits and privileges which he is unable to procure, in spite of the fact that the game laws of this province are strictly impartial. There is possibly an argument on the side of either but so long as the interest in game protection is the outcome of selfish mo- tives and jealousies, we will be denied one of the most essential factors in ar- riving at a solution of the difficulty be- fore us. If the people of Manitoba de- sire that the game of the Province should be protected, they must act largely in ac- cord with one another, and must secure the desired result by laying their wishes unanimously before the legislature; and must not endeavor to force their de- ROD AND GUN IN CANADA mands upon their representatives through many different cliques and fac- tions. Every member of the Provincial Government is constantly reminded of the difficulty of satisfying the public in the matter of game laws and their en-' forcement through reason of the count- less and conflicting requests made upon him. Assists Government. The object to which the Manitoba Game Protective Association has chiefly devoted its labors has been to assist the government in adjusting various clauses of the game protection act so as to be both practical and conducive of the best results, as well as endeavoring to create among sportsmen, agriculturalists and all lovers of outdoor life in the preserva- tion of such wild creatures as have been handed down to them and from which they derive so many benefits. It 1s folly for anyone to consider that game pro- tection was ever intended to protect the different species of wild game for the game’s sake. Game protection is simply a means whereby we attempt to insure a supply of wild birds and animals for the: public good, and I contend that every practical game protective association should not only endeavor to preserve such species as threaten to become ab- normally scarce, by advocating the strictest protective measures in their behalf, but should offer every reasonable opportunity to the sportsman to derive a healthful exercise and recreation from the pursuit of such species as are in no immediate danger of decreasing in num- bers, In addition, and by no means the least important branch of wild-life con- servation is the protection of all species which are beneficial to the country at large. Too little attention is given to the great economic value of vermin—in- sect—and seed-eating birds, which save the farmers of America millions of dol- lars annually in the production of their crops. Enforce The Laws. 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No doubt there are to be found several deficiencies in the act, and perhaps some undesirable claus- es, but taken as a whole, the game laws of the Province of Manitoba can be said to be as practicable and complete in their requirements as any in force at the pre- sent day on this continent. To the Manitoba Game Protective As- sociation belongs the distinction, in large measure, for this noteworthy fact; but the question of real concern before us at the present time is the enforcement of these laws. In dealing with the subject of enforcement, the fact is not forgotten that the amount of field work now being done by the government through its limited number of officers is almost phe- nomenal, and that the chief game guard- jan of the Province has been able to cope with some success with the large number of lawbreakers who are constantly scheming against him, speaks well for the class of men to whom the work has been entrusted. This refers to the-salar- ied officers of the game department and not to the large number of nominal game guardians scattered throughout the Prov- ince, and who more often are inclined to shield their neighbors who violate the law than to lay information which would lead to their arrest and conviction. It is to be hoped that the Association will not be deemed presumptive in attempt- ing to offer a solution tending towards a better enforcement of the law, the sole object being the desire on our part to as- sist not only the government, but the people. A law lacking enforcement does much toward causing hitherto staunch advo- cates of game protection to become dis- heartened in their endeavors, and places upon the shoulders of the few to whom falls the duty of enforcement, a task which leaves them open to undue criti- cism and an almost total lack of support from those most deeply concerned. Your secretary-treasurer, though quite un- concerned at such criticism, has not es- caped it, and many have been the com- plaints uttered during the past year that he does not keep closer watch upon law- breakers and in every case lay informa- ROD AND GUN-IN‘CANADA tion against them. One need only con- sider the ill effects such action would often have upon a single individual’s private business to see how unjust a con- tention is. The enforcement of the law must of necessity lie entirely in the hands of the government, and no one individual can ever be expected to assume the du- ties of an ordinary constable when not employed for that purpose. It would be as logical for us to con- tend that the city of Winnipeg, with its present police force of some one hundred and twenty-five constables, could be ef- ficiently patrolled by a chief officer and two assistants, as it would be for any- one to claim that the Province of Mani- toba can be ensured against even the most flagrant killing of wild game by the employment of a chief game warden and two assistants. What then must be done to adequately enforce the game laws of this Province? At first thought this might seem to be difficult of solution, but by reducing the whole question to a matter of dollars in revenue and expenditure, and by impres- sing upon all those who annually derive sport and recreation from hunting that it is incumbent upon them that some small revenue should rightly be derived from such a privilege, we are at once face to face with the most important fea- ture to be considered in the practical workingout of the entire subject. The adoption of the resident license system has thus far solved the question of rais- ing funds for enforcing game laws, or at least has shown how game protection may be made self-supporting, and in ar- ranging an estimate of increased revenue and expenditure we must largely depend upon this system. Statistics Compiled. Turning to the public accounts for the year 1909, we find that the total re- — ceipts in our game department amounted approximately to $15,650, and on the other side of the ledger we find expendi- tures of $8,400, showing a net surplus of well over $7,000 derived from game in this Province. Resident big game hunt- ing licenses alone brought in $9,102. From game birds licenses $4,308 was realized. and from non-resident hunting — SS” = ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1325 Me Bete teteteeetententententententeate ease teotetententestententeatestentestete tee otestesteateateateoteoteofesteotestestestesteateatestesteofestestestestesteototeoteoteateatet a) *, Ye ate ot +, +e ot. 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In expenditures, $5000 cover- ed salaries to permanent game guardians and other items included travelling and office expenses and sundries. In looking at the question of expense from the government’s point of view, we are reminded that each department of the government must bear its share of expense in administration in proportion to the volume of public business which it transacts; and it would not be reason- able to say that the government should appropriate the entire revenue of the game department exclusively. for game protection. But by increasing the rev- enue a proportionate increase in expendi- ture would naturally be expected; and here lies the secret between the present laxity of enforcement of the law and an adequate system of patrol throughout the Province. By increasing our staff of salaried officials in the field we can hope to procure an almost complete protection of wild game during close seasons, and a constantly increasing surplus revenue to the government in the course of years to come. Lest anyone might doubt the practic- ability of thus placing our game depart- ment on a larger and more efficient basis, the present system in vogue in Maine or New Brunswick if looked into will at once dispel any doubt which may exist. In the former the game contributes a very large surplus revenue to the State, and the amount of money annually totals several millions of dollars. Added to this there is no falling off in the game supply, and the people, with very few exceptions, have no cause to assail the government for the measures which it has adopted. There is no doubt that the State of Maine will continue to boast of a bountiful supply of game and a large revenue therefrom for long years after the game birds and animals of other States have become a mere memory of the past. In a smaller degree the same words will apply to New Brunswick and as one sportsman from that province, who recently travelled across Canada, re- ROD AND GUN IN CANADA marked: ‘The day is not far distant un- der the present conditions of game pro- tection when the people of the prairies must turn eastward towards the Atlantic seaboard to find most of the remaining wild animals of North America in their primitive environment.” Common Sense Legislation. No less important than the matter of revenue and expenditure in game pro- tection is the question of public interest. By this is meant not an accumulation of theories from a few scattered enthusiasts, but a general support resulting from the observations and experiences of practi- cal men in the field. As one who has been thrown in contact with a great many men who annually go shooting, I am convinced that the co-operation of hunters living in outlying districts can very easily be obtained by providing common-sense legislation in the protec- tion of the game birds and animals which they hunt. On the other hand, I know of nothing more conducive to infringe- ments of the law than the existence of game measures which appear unpractical and at variance with the dictates of com- mon-sense. In addition to this an in- different enforcement or total lack of en- forcement of the game laws will do much towards depriving the government of that assistance from the people so es- sential in carrying the laws into effect. What Can Be Done. 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An estimate of the figures made upon a conservative basis shows that it would be reasonable to expect a gross revenue of over $24,000.00, as against $15,600.00, as realized during the year of 1909; and that after providing for an expenditure which such a game department would de- mand. a net surplus of something in the neighborhood of $8,000.00, would be realized. Resident big game hunting licenses could be estimated to turn in an amount of $11,000.00. By broadening the system of game bird licenses to in- clude all hunters, other than those shoot- ing upon their own lands a revenue of at least $10,000.00 could be at once assured. Non-resident licenses under a_ strict enforcement, could easily be expected to produce $1,200.00 ; and sundry revenues and fines in addition to taxidermists, dog trainers, cold storage plant and exporta* tion fees, would reach in the neighbor- hood of $2,500.00, thus providing total receipts of $24,700.00. In expenditures, permanent salaries would not exceed $10,000.00 for chief game warden, four district wardens, and four office clerks and _ assistants. Travelling expenses $4,000.00, office supplies and printing $1,800.00, postage, etc., $600.00 and sundry and unlooked-for expenses $300.- oo, would bring the total expenditure to $16,700.00, thus leaving a net surplus to the government of $8,000.00. A district game warden whose duties would be confined to a limited area (as for instance all that portion of the Prov- ince lying eastward of Lake Winnipeg and the Red River) could in the course of a year cover his territory many times and could make a study of and keep a strict watch over all persistent law breakers. This in itself would preclude the temptation upon the part of hunters to break the law. Some objection might be raised as to the fairness of imposing a fee of, say, $1 upon all game bird hunt- Ses, but when we realize that the big the pa hunter willingly pays an annual words vt2 for hunting during the limited as one sporto weeks, it can hardly be ex-! who recently ‘ anyone could reasonably ROD AND GUN IN CANADA show objection to a game bird license costing only half the amount, and which would entitlé the holder to shoot wild fowl and upland game birds during the entire period of the different open sea- sons. The idea is prevalent among many city sportsmen that the farmer and the resident of small centres is always ready to oppose any legislation which tends to impose a tax in dollars and cents upon the hunter. On the other hand, the resi- dent of the country is said to consider the city sportsman as one who should contribute largely for the privilege of a few days’ shooting in the country. Be this as it may, it is imperative in the in- terests of game protection that the sportsmen from both the city and the rural districts should meet on common ground and by mutual effort and prac- tice. aim not towards a division in the ranks of Manitoba’s sportsmen, but to- ward an amalgamation of all those inter- ested in the carrying-out of all practical and common-sense laws; and by an united effort towards bringing to justice those who would wantonly destroy the wild life of this country. For the past six years this Association has advocated before the provincial and federal governments, the establishment of game. refuges in different wild and un- populated districts of the province; but while receiving many promises of sup- port, nothing has so far been done to- ward this very necessary factor in the protection of big game. Though at a re- cent conference, Thompson Seton, who has had some success in bringing about legislation of this kind in Canada, to- gether with the Inspector of Dominion Forest Reserves, went into the matter with your secretary, nothing could be atrived at which would point to an early establishment of a game preserve in the Riding Mountains as advocated for so long by this Association. One species of our big game, the elk or wapiti, is now making its last stand in several scattered localities on the con- tinent, and considering that it once ranged from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and that it is without doubt the grandest type of all the antlered tribes on the ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1329 ———$__ ——————eeEEeE—e—E—E—EeEeeee ee ©UR RAMILY SPECIAL Bow AND STERN (MORE ENLARGED). | SHOWING BEAUTIFUL LINES AND GRACEFUL APPEARANCE OF THIS IVIODEL: Let us tell you WHY this is the best family launch ever built. A postal card with your address will bring this information. The Bracebridge Launch Works BRACEBRIDGE;. ONT: T33C earth, we should put forth every effort while yet there is time to save it from extinction. The experience of the past decade in the United States demonstrates how readily the big game of America may be saved from extermination by proper protection in the utilization of certain parts of the forest reserves as game refuges. Every territory and ev- ery state should have animal refuges for the different kinds of wild life remaining within its borders; and these refuges will soon become the absolute guarantee of the survival of such animals as threaten soon to disappear. Like all great move- ments, the first step is the creation of a strong and earnest sentiment, and the establishment of a sound and practical policy. To this the Manitoba Game Pro- tective Association is chiefly devoted. We must strike _a balance somehow. That part of the principal in our big game supply still remaining must be held intact, and we must confine our expen- ditures in shooting to the income it ROD AND GUN IN CANADA earns, or sooner or later we shall find our- selves practically bankrupt in big game. In closing, I cannot too emphatically remind the members of the Association that their co-operation is absolutely es- sential in bringing about some such re- formation in provincial game protection as is outlined above, and I trust that all those interested, whether living in the country or the city, will extend to us a helping hand, not in money, but in per- sonal effort, in the support of the arduous task which we have long since taken up- on our shoulders. Representing as it does the common interests of all sports- men within the Province, whether they be members of it or not, the Manitoba Game Protective Association cannot too forcibly impress upon the public that its one endeavor and common purpose is to ensure, by practical methods, a continu- ation of the game supply of this country, _not only for the people of to-day but for the generations of the future. The Destructiveness Of Wolves Why Are Deer Not More Plentiful In Ontario ? BY JACK MINER. article is asked at gatherings of sportsmen held in southern counties and cities a great variety of opinions will be expressed in reply. Still hunters will blame the dogs and dog lovers will throw the responsibility upon the still hunters, while both will turn. upon the settlers, the railroad sec- tionmen and the lumbermen. |: the question at the head of this Ask the same question in any northern town, or at any northern gathering, and practical unanimity will be found to pre- vail. The northern men are acquainted with the facts and they have but one answer to such a question—“It is the wolf!” Now who are the most likely to be cor- rect in their views—the men who live on the spot and know the conditions thor- oughly from daily experience or those who live further away and can only visit the woods at intervals? I think I need not wait for an answer but will proceed to put a few questions on my own account, trusting that they may give occasion for some readers to think over them and thus do good: First—Why are deer quite plentiful south of Sudbury and North Bay where there are many settlers? Second—Why do they visit and re- main near the railroad? Third—Why do wolf stools always contain more or less deer hair in any place where deer are found and that whether the lakes are or are not frozen over? Fourth—Eight years ago the country from Bisco to the north shore of Lake Superior contained a nice sprinkling of ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1331 Send for Catalogue R describing our knock down System. We supply Frames ready to be erected, drawings and instructions with each frame; semi-finished hulls with instructions for finishing; finished hulls ready for motor and complete outfits ready to run. Designers and Build- ers of all Sized Motor Boats, Cruis- ers, Tenders and Auxilliary Yachts. Robertson Bros. HAMILTON Foot of Bay Street ONTARIO 1332 red deer. Why have they not increased more rapidly than has been the case? In my opinion they have not increased to one-tenth the extent they would have done had it not been for the wolves. Can any reader tell me of a place in the north country where deer will not thrive were it not for the destruction caused by the wolves? I firmly believe that throughout On- tario to-day there are four moose to ev- ery one existing within thc confines of the Province ten years ago. Why have not the deer increased in the same pro- portion? Undoubtedly the wolves kill some baby moose but to nothing like the extent they do the deer. Some readers will probably think I am a little high on the moose and no doubt this is true so far as some localities are concerned. Re- member, however, that I am speaking. of the whole country from Fort William to Mattawa. Ten years ago a moose head was quite a prize but to-day they are as common as red hair. In 1909 I hunted at Ridout and count- ed in one day wolf stools to the extent of twenty-five, the whole containing deer hair. In my opinion Ontario has only one question to solve and then we shall have a big game paradise—How are we to rid the Province of the wolves? Seven years ago IJ could take a man where he could see at least six or eight different otter tracks in one day. Note the change that has come over the scene. Visiting the same ground recently not a track could be found but in place of tracks and slides was a large double- spring trap waiting for the first strag- gler chancing to come that way. For three years I have not seen an _ otter track and that in spite of the close season. The advance in price of the fur of this beautiful animal has almost exterminated him. Why are not fisher and bobcat (lynx) just as scarce? Simply because their fur did not advance in price until three years ago and even now are not worth half as much as that of the other. The same men who. killed the otter will kill the wolf providing it is made to their interest to do so. As long as the for every wolf he procures. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA bounty remains as at present wolves will not decrease for the simple reason that the difficulties of securing them are not sufficiently recompensed at $15 per head. In my view this amount should be doubled—raised at once to $30 a head. If it be objected that wolf bounty frauds would increase with such pay- ments I reply that I think the well re- compensed trapper would help to guard us against such dishonesty and_ this might be made clearer by insisting upon the production of the whole head and pelt and not merely the ears and marking them in such a way as, without injuring them for sale, they could not be used ov- er again. Setting the trappers to work on the wolves would soon reduce their numbers and later on the bounty might be raised to $50 per head without the total exceeding the amount at present paid out for very inefficient services. On behalf of the trapper it should be remembered that he poisons at least two If we could reduce their numbers, and better still get rid of the wolves, our deer would rapidiv increase in numbers. How rapidly of course is a matter of opinion on which we may all differ. In my opinion they would double every two years. . If at present there is on an average one per mile on each side of the rail- road for five hundred miles west of Bis- cotasing how many would there ve m ten years? This is a question well worth considering. The increase would undoubtedly be such as would justify the considerable increase in the wolf bounty which I strongly advocate and would leave many deer for our children end children’s children after we have gune. I trust those who know Mr. Wolf best will contribute to this discussion. It is only by knowing the views of sportsmen on an important point like this that we can hope for our Legislators to take action. We must be either unit- ed or present a strong case and that can only be done by general agreement. The pages of Rod and Gun present a fine medium for expressing our views. Let us hear, from many sportsmen. and par- ticularly those who know Mr. Wolf best, . their views on this most important point. 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In the absence of the President, Sir Lomer Gouin, who was detained in Quebec by his legislative duties, Dr. J. T. Finnie M. P. P., one of the best known sportsmen in the Province of Quebec, took the chair and conducted a successful two days’ conference. The Chairman rejoiced to see how, amid the distractions in politics and economics they could still meet from’ both sides of the border line, all imbued with the same spirit—the great work of preserving not only for ourselves but also for those who may come after us the fin- est natural resources any country ever possessed. Representatives were present from New Brunswick, (including Premier Hazen and Surveyor-General Grimmer), Ontario and Quebec: New York, Ver- mont, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania; and letters and telegrams of regret were re- ceived at the enforced absence of repres- entatives fom Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Illinois and British Colum- bia and likewise from Dr. Evermann (Washington, D. C.) and _ Professor Prince (Ottawa). Mr. Richards reported progress along the whole line from Massachusetts. The last open season for deer was extended by a few days but shotguns had to be used though some hunters loaded their guns with one ounce balls. A consider- able appropriation had been made for a report on the birds of the Common- wealth. They were also encouraging the raising of quail. In reply to questions Mr. Richards said he thought shotguns were insisted upon with the idea that buckshot would be used and hunting in the thickly settled communities rendered less likely to re- sult in serious accidents than with high powered rifles. It was stated that New Hampshire tried the same system but so many wounded deer got away that they had to abolish the law. General Butterfield reported that al- though many legislative proposals had been made in Vermont all had been steer- ed in the right direction and bad propos- als killed with the exception that the word “seigning” had crept into some pro- visions dealing with Lake Champlain. They had taken the sting out of the word by providing that the Inspector “may” and not “must” issue licenses in his dis- cretion and they knew the Inspector would require a strong case before issu- ing such a permit. Mr. C. H. Wilson told one story of continued progress in New York State. Last winter the sale of bass was stop- ped and spring shooting was prohibited. The pheasant farm was prospering. Fox hounds (which would have been used in hunting) were kept out of the Adiron- dacks. The fish hatcheries had proved highly successful and were being con- ducted on scientific lines» Much had been done for conservation and he deep- ly interested the delegates by describing the work of the Boys’ Conservation League. After lectures on the subject of forestration the boys planted 2000 trees, 90 per cent of which were alive and flourishing as against less than forty per cent. of those planted by the children of the public schools—a grand testimony to the intelligence and thoroughness with which the boys did their work. Game refuges had been increased in num- ber and efficiency. Mr. L. O. Armstrong testified from per- sonal experience to the increasing bene- fit derived throughout Ontario by the bet- ter enforced protection given to fish and game. He also believed that the settlers ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1335 For Quality of Materials and Workmanship ‘‘Gidley”’ Row Boats are unexcelled. Easily handled in smooth or rough water. Write for catalogue and price list. Boats for Hire by Week, Month or Season to Summer Tourists in the Georgian Bay District. diG..-GIDLEY -& SON, Midland, Ont. Buy the ZIP type for speed Sa and show your heels to the other fellows. The Zip type has beautiful lines. Looks likearacer. And you ought to see her go at her 18 miles an hour clip. Engineisa 12 h.p. Ferro, 3-cylinder, with rear starting device, reverse gear and magneto. The ZIP type is 24 feet long, with 4 foot beam, and seats six people comfortably. If you are after a real speed boat, ask us to send complete description. J. H. Ross Boat and Canoe Co. Orillia Ontario. THIS MAGAZINE is printed with INK made by The DOMINION PRINTING INK AND COLOR CO. 71-73 Adelaide St., W., Toronto 1336 were becoming more law abiding, realiz- ing that their direct and permanent bene- fit lay in enforcing the game and fishery laws. Mr. A. H. Smith, of the editorial staff of Rod and ‘Gun in Canada, supplemented these remarks by dwelling upon. three points—the reduction of the big game bag from two deer to one, (as to which a final determination could not be made as it had only been tried one season, though it appeared from revorts that had come in to have given fair satisfaction) ; the pledge given by the Hon. [rank Cochrane, Minister of Lands, Forests and Mines, on behalf of the Government to pass legislation during the present session of the Ontario House, making the forest reserves fish and game pre- serves; and the fine work carried for- ward jointly by the Dominion and the Provinces on behalf of Conservation. Dr. Finnie described conditions in the Province of Quebec as absolutely different from those in any province or state represented at these gatherings. The leasing system as carried owt in Quebec had been decried on all sides for many years but after all it had not work- ed badly and with careful administration it might be assumed that no great mis- take had been made. Conservation had gained largely from that policy. Last year when fire devastated portions of so many other provinces and states Quebec was free. The lessees who were res- ponsible did a great deal of protective work, the results of which were beneficial to the whole Province. At present there was apparently no prospect of a change in the leasing system. Their revenues from their natural resources were increas- ing. although the non-resident sportsman received great privileges for the compara- tively small amounts paid for them. The open season was a long one but there were great difficulties in reducing it. They did hope, however, ere long to cut out the month of September. As an evidence of the good work of the Pro- vincial Association he pointed out that out of one hundred and twenty-three prosecutions one hundred and twenty convictions were registered—a fine testi- mony to the painstaking care of their of- ‘ concede ROD AND GUN'IN CANADA ficers. Hundreds of skins taken out of season had been seized and sent to the Department. In addition to the Lauren- tides National Park and the Gaspesian Reserve they had seventeen forest re- serves aggregating 174,000 square miles. Altogether he felt that Quebec stood well in the great work of Conservation. In her water powers Quebec was unsurpass- ed, having an estimated capacity of three and a half millions as against Ontario’s 365,000. While her magnificent water powers were harnessed Quebec must be one. of vinces of the Dominion. In future wat- er powers would be leased and go to the highest bidder. Surveyor-General Grimmer, on behalf of New Brunswick, pointed out that the greatest difficulty experienced in the Pro- vince was the dual control exercised by the Dominion and Provincial Govern- ments in internal fishing matters. The Provincial authorities were willing to Dominion control in the tidal waters but contended that the Province should exercise sole jurisdiction in non- tidal waters. For the purpose of fore- ing the issue the Province has passed leg- islation which had not been disallowed at Ottawa, and after a correspondence with the Deputy Minister of Justice, in which the Provincial authorities expressed their determination to enforce the legislation, no further progress has been made. They employed one hundred and sixty forest, fish and game guardians, every one of them a provincial constable and author- ized to arrest throughout the province. With the big game the Province had ab- solute jurisdiction. Speaking generally all the crown lands are under timber leases and the organized guides divide amongst themselves the various terri- tories covered by these leases. By an honorable understanding no guide tres- passes upon the territory of another. They have no leases and no legal rights, but both the Government and the timber lessees are glad to allow them the privil- eges they enjoy for the good work they do in preventing, and keeping down when they cannot prevent, forest fires. There are between four hundred and fifty and five hundred licensed guides in the great manufacturing Pro-. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1337 a ee Yee Cea ome A T SS BUILT FOR STRENGTH AND SERVICE. All materials are carefully selected and only skilled workmen employed. “ There’s no drudgery in rowing if you own a Gidley.” WRITE FOR CATALOGUE. GIDLEY BOAT CO... LTD.,, Penetanguishene, Ontario. BUILDERS OF HIGH GRADE ROW BOATS, CANOES AND LAUNCHES. 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These camps were models of com- fort and convenience in the bush. None were ever locked. Any man lost or run out of provisions was welcome to help himself provided he did not abuse the privilege accorded him. So well equip- ped were these men that :hey would take charge of a sportsman from the nearest railway station, provide everything, even the cost of transport from the station to the camp, but personal outfit and return him to the station for an inclusive charge which had been $7.50 per day but which he understood was to be raised to $10. So handsomely did these men perform their parts of the contract that they were often told by sportsmen that better care was taken of them in camp than at home. It was becoming common for sportsmen from the States to go into these camps for the whole summer and many others went for quite long periods. Big game was sO increasing in the Province that his department was flooded with claims for compensation. Even in the city of St. John the appearance of moose was not uncommon at certain seasons. Under the New Brunswick system the Govern- ment made no money but the people of the Province made a great deal and they recognized the beneficial value to the whole people. They found also that they were educating their people into the importance of forest conservation and the protection of the head waters of their rivers and streams. A great growth in national sentiment had followed which he believed would be further stimulated by the work of the Conservation Commis- sion. The session concluded with some good moose stories, including the adventure of the Surveyor-General recorded in these pages some months ago when a moose put its forefeet in the canoe in which he was sitting, badly scratching his arm and thigh, sending the canoe to the bottom and giving him a bad wetting in addi- tion to scaring the two ladies who accom- panied him. . ee At the afternoon session Mr. W. T. Robson, Advertising Agent of the Cana- dian Pacific Railway, read a paper on “The Value of the Tourist Sportsman as a Means of Publicity for Undeveloped Country,” citing many cases which had come under his own personal observation and adding that had he desired to extend the list he could have enumerated an al- most endless number. The Secretary-Treasurer submitted his annual report in the course of which he dwelt upon the efforts made to arrive at some understanding on the question of an international treaty providing for the ex- tradition of violators of fish and game laws of the United States, the Provinces of Canada and the Republic of Mexico, and that as far as possible there be inter- state and inter-provincial agreement for the extradition of such violators. Mr. Chambers reported that he had had long conferences with the Attorney General’s department at Quebec and was informed that it was a most difficult matter as it interfered with Provincial autonomy. The matter would have to be taken up — by the Dominion Government. Five new members had joined the Association dur- ing the year, three resigned and three died. The financial statement showed a balance on the right side. _ Some interesting debates followed in which further attention was given to the organized guides’ system and Mr. Town- shend spoke of the success of the fish hatcheries in Pennsylvania. He believ- ed no one could realize who had not seen it how far this work had gone. They re-stocked their streams and by allowing every one a chance on asking permission and consenting to reasonable restrictions, they had had no case of trespass or poach- ing within the last five years. In Pennsylvania they were also doing some- thing to propagate the sturgeon. _ Premier Hazen thought that the sal- mon hatcheries were doing good work, and some said there were more salmon in the rivers than ten years ago. There were people yet who argued that grilse were not salmon. 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Chicago: 319 Michigan Ave. San Franci-co: 520 Van Ness Ave. ® e Detroit : _ Shee Walton Ave. and [38th St., Motor Mart. Boe TE hie st, Branch—1679 Broadway. NEW | YORK. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1339 ——+ | | | | | ; 1 | H 1340 St. John salmon but the artificially re- produced salmon. He advocated hatch- eries for shad, of which they used to procure enormous quantities in the Pro- vince. There were many questions of the deepest interest to anglers which might be settled through the work of hatcheries. Dr. Heber Bishop reported that many rearrangements were under way in Maine including a reorganization of the guides’ system. In the evening the members of the Quebec Fish and Game Protective As- sociation held their annual banquet and had the delegates present as guests. The feature of the evening was an attack by Controller Wanklyn on the Quebec Gov- ernment for not doing enough in the cause of protection alleging that the so- ciety’s officers rendered the more efficient services and contrasting generally the work done by the Society and the Gov- ernment to the disadvantage of the latter. The second day’s conference was at- tended by Sir Lomer Gouin, Premier of Quebec, the retiring President. On the recommendation of the Com- mittee, Boston was selected as the place for the next annual Conference and Mr. G. H. Richards elected President. The following were also chosen: Vice-Presidents; Hon. L. T. Carleton, Maine; F. S. Hodges, Massachusetts; R. E. Plomb, Michigan; Hon. C. W. H. Grimmer, New Brunswick; Hon. W. C. Witherbee, New York; A. Kelly Evans, Ontario; Dr. J T..Finnie, Quebec; Gen- eral Butterfield, Vermont; Allen D. Wil- son, Pennsylvania; Dr. G. E. Porter, Con- necticut. Executive Committee: Hon. J. W. Brackett, Maine; Dr. Heber Bishop, Mas- sachusetts; Hon.. J. D. Hazen, New Brunswick; C. H. Wilson, New York; Oliver Adams, Ontario; C. E. E. Ussher, Quebec; F. L. Fish, .Vermont; J. .B: Townshend Jr.. Pennsylvania; and .J C. Chamberlain, Connecticut. Secretary-Treasurer: E. T. D. Cham- bers, Quebec, to whom the usual honor- arium of $100 was voted. Mr. J. B. Townshend Jr. read a paper in favor of inter-state and inter-provincial extradition of violators of the fish and game laws. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Dr. Bishop told of an instance where a club had leases on both the Quebec and Maine sides of a river. Their wardens were qualified constables of both pro- vince and state and captured offenders indiscriminately on both sides without any unpleasantness resulting. He thought a similar arrangement could eas- ily be made between the Provinces where their boundaries adjoined. Hon. C. W. H. Grimmer thought the matter by no means’-so ‘easy So far as the Provinces were concerned it would have to be a matter for the federal parliament and with regard to any ex- tension between Canada and the States it must remain for an _ international treaty. Sir Lomer Gouin treated the matter as one of principle. Within their own boundaries the whole jurisdiction rested with the Provinces. They could not in- voke the Criminal Code because there was no provision made for the purpose. It would be necessary to go to Ottawa to achieve their purpose, but he thought the work of so amending the Criminal Code as to cover these cases would not be a great one and might be accomplished during the present session of parliament. What was necessary was that the Pro- vinces should all agree and with their agreement he thought there would be no difficulty on the part of the federal gov- ernment. It was agreed to appoint the Hon. C. R. Devlin (Quebec), Hon. Dr. Reaume (Ontario) and the Hon. C. W. H. 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Some eight or ten couple of coyote hounds specially bred for the work are used. sight and not by scent in something the same manner as grey hounds. Every hiding place is “drawn” in turn and al- though a whole morning sometimes goes by without a find more often it is not long before a coyote is found, “stealing away in the distance with that curious loping stride which is so deceptive and which nevertheless covers the ground at a tremendous pace.” When the hounds spy their quarry they are off with the field behind them riding for all they are worth. Obstacles have to be taken as they come but falls are few although a beginner finds it not so easy to sit a trained pony as he twists and turns with marvellous quickness. Very seldom does a coyote pursue a straight line for any considerable distance. As soon as he feels fatigue he begins to double and execute every manoeuvre by which he hopes to save his life. Quick as he is the hounds are just as quick and before the hour has expired the run is over. As the noise and excitement has caused any other coyotes lurking in the vicinity to migrate to other quarters the huntsman canters off to a different part of the reserve and with ordinary luck the run is duplicated. Sometimes the coyote es- capes by slipping through the wire fence These hounds work entirely by ‘ surrounding the reserve and which is not negotiable with horses but this sel- dom occurs except when the find takes place within a short distance of the lim- its of the reserve. “In the majority of cases the thief of the world or his west- ern equivalent, meets a sudden death.” In our December number appeared an account of a rare duck captured by Dr. Fairbanks of Cobourg, at Rice Lake. Neither the Doctor nor the taxidermist of Peterborough who mounted the duck had ever seen a representative of the species before and naturally they were interested in naming it. The Hastings Star has supplied a solution of the mys- tery. used as a decoy and while being used for that purpose at Montgomery’s Is- land, Rice Lake, one stormy day he broke away and decamped only to fall a vic- tim to the Doctor’s gun. A Montreal man shot three deer on the reserve of the Chapleau Club, Min- erve township, Quebec and was allowed to go on the payment of $17.50 costs on the plea that he did not know he was hunting in private grounds. Reports from the Adirondacks are to the effect that the last open season was the best in any year, except when snow hunting was permitted, since records were kept and while it is estimated that nine thousand deer were killed, the deer are still so numerous that the prospects for a continuance of this state of things are exceptionally bright. A wild duck dinner with the reeve as the guest of honor, was held at Port Dover, Ontario, early in January at which were present many duck hunters from different parts of the Province The duck was a tame Chinese one ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1355 ONTARIO’S LEADING TAXIDERMIST Send me your Game Heads to mount. . Expert Animal, Fish, Game Head and Bird Mounting promptly done at lowest prices. Fine Rug Work in all styles. Moose Head Mounted by Edwin Dixon. Elk Head Mounted by Edwin Dixon. My Taxidermy efforts are best known through their natural appearance and durable workmanship. FOR SALE—Beautifully mounted Moose, Elk, Caribou and Deer heads, Antlers and Fur Rugs. Write for photos and descriptions. Instructions for correctly skinning and shipping game heads, animals, birds, etc., for mounting, shipping tags, etc., mailed Free. Unionville is 20 miles N. E. of Toronto. Good transportation. Come out and get acquainted any time. References—Standard Bank, Unionville; W. J. Taylor, publisher of Rod and Gun; SETS EL and hunters ‘everywhere ir in Canada and U.S.A. EDWIN DIXON "2222s" MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE, ONTARIO Official Automobile Read Guider Authorized by the Ontario Motor League Describing 7,000 Miles of Roads in Canada, with Complete Route Maps, including LARGE MAP; also Hotels and Garages. PRICE $3.00 W. J. TAYLOR, LTD. - - : 5 King Street W., Toronto 1350 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA A blackbird with a red breast, a black bullfinch, a yellow blackbird, a white thrush and a white sparrow with red eyes were among the exhibits at the Cage Bird Show in London, Ontario. The finest exhibit, however, was a magnifi- cent specimen of the greater bird of paradise in full plumage valued at $1500. Early in January Mr. C. L. Owen, the representative of East Northumber- land, brought before the attention of the Hon. L. P. Graham the allegation that dams are being erected along the Trent Valley Canal without any provision Jer sluiceways. He said the view of many fishermen was that fish follow rhe cur- rent and pass down through the tock and basins until they reach the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario whereas with sluiceways the fish are turned back to their feeding grounds. The waters have been long noted for game fish and many anglers come in annually to enjoy the fishing. Mr. Graham promised an in- 5. . quiry into the whole subject. A bear, the most distinctive feature of which is a patch of white round each eye making the animal appear as though peering through a pair of great spec- tacles, has been presented to the Bronx Zoological Gardens, New York, by Mr. E. B. Bronson, a well known sportsman and a close personal friend of Dr. Wil- liam T. Hornaday, the director of the famous Zoo. A man named Morrison who resides near Oyster River, N. B., declares that he shot a bear which was riding on the back of a moose. Whether the bear had deliberately attacked the moose, slipped from a tree by accident as the moose . was passing underneath or adopted that method of crossing the river, the sports- man was unable to say but he declares he shot the animal as the moose was carrying him across country as though recently emerged from the waters of the river. One shot was sufficient to kill the bear and the moose thus released made off at record speed. A pet moose is said to be wandering in the neighborhood of Plaster Rock, N. B., and making the lives of dogs a misery to them. During the close season, three moose, a bull, a cow and a calf wandered round feeding with the cattle and using their salt boxes. When the open season came on the bull and cow left for the wilds but the calf remained and visited various farmyards. The abundance and variety of food evidently suited the calf and having a malforma- tion of one of its spikehorns it is easily identified. The farmers have become quite used to it and are taking measures to ensure its protection from any hunter who wishes for fresh meat without going to the woods in search of the same. As one result of the bounty frauds in North Western Ontario the whole head and pelt must be produced to a magis- trate before application is made for the bounty in future. The heads of coyotes and timber wolves are very much alike, but deception will be far more difficult when the whole pelt has to be produced. The Manitoba hunters in the Riding Mountain preserve had some fine suc- cesses last, open season. The Killarn- ey men secured a magnificent elk. A hunting party from Moosomin, Sas- katchewan, obtained three moose and three bear during the open season and moose and bear roasts and, steaks were said to be quite common in the town for some days after the party returned. George Matthews, late of Regina, who has spent four years at the Hudson Bay Post of Fort Smith was recently in Re- gina and gave some account of his ex- periences. Fdér the first year he was very lonely but would not now like to change the solitude of the north for more stirr- ing scenes. While he did not want 4 railway north he was enthusias iz over the fisheries and declared there were enough fish in the north to feed all the people of Canada. Only transportation facilities stood in the way of a cheap food supply. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1357 LEIPZIG LONDON ESTABLISHED 1831 PARIS BERLIN G. GAUDIG & BLUM IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS OF RAW FURS HIGHEST PRICES PROMPT RETURNS FAIR ASSORTMENTS ON REQUEST, ALL SHIPMENTS KEPT SEPARATE UNTIL REMITTANCE IS FOUND SATISFACTORY REFERENCES: MERCANTILE AGENCIES AND BANKS 125 WEST 27th STREET NEW YORK HL B. BAKER Taxidermist Naturalist Unionville, Ont. Successor to W. A. Brodie. Taxidermy in all its branches. A trial solicited. I guarantee satisfaction. Mounted and unmounted game heads bought and sold Taxidermists supplies for sale. Write for price lists and any special wants. III‘ RR. ————E——E—E—E yy ———————EE 1358 At the annual meeting of the Manitoba Game Protective Association held in Winnipeg in January the following offi- cers were elected for the ensuing year; Patrons, Lord Strathcona and Hon. R. P. Roblin, Hon. President, Hon. G. Be Coldwell; Hon.Vice-President Sheriff Inkster, President, A. Code; Vice-Presi- dent, J. C. Waugh; Secretary, J. P. Turn- er; Executive Committee, H. G. Spur- geon, Dr. Bell, Dr. J. E. Jones, W. Dyer, Dr. F. Cadham, wy iC Lee Ee U. lightcap, A. Singletone (Gladstone), H. Criddle (Tressbank), Glen Campbell, M. P. P. (Gilbert Plains), A. Hazelton (Portage), S. Russell (Strathclair, and Dr. Weagent (Portage). It was decided to ask the Provincial Government to extend the open season so as to make it run from November fifteenth to December fifteenth and to allow the killing of does for two seasons. The latter was deemed advisable in view of the large number of farrow does to be found as against the abnormally small number of bucks. The Executive Committee are also to discuss proposed legislation dealing with game matters. Most of the curious stories come from the: States and a mighty curious one emanates from Nantucket, Mass. A big cod fish was brought ashore and while it was being dressed a hunter stopped to chat. On opening the fish a full sized “shoal duck” fluttered out and be- fore it could fly away was shot by the hunter. Very obligingly the corres- pondent who tells the story supplies also the explanation. On seeing the fisher- man approach the bird dived and was swallowed whole by the cod which was caught shortly afterwards. Enough air passed through the gills of the fish to allow the duck to breathe. Messrs. W. Harry Allen, the president Adam Moore, Charles Cremin and Arthur Pringle representing the New Brunswick Guides’ Association, had an informal con- ference with Surveyor General Grimmer 7 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA at the Crown Land Office, Fredericton, — recently, when matters pertaining to the game laws and the protection of the game and the forests were under dis- cussion. The guides afterwards ex- pressed themselves as much pleased with the result of their conference. ——_——_-_— The Manvers Shooting and Fishing Club has been formed at Toronto. The Club has secured valuable fishing and shooting grounds at Manvers, Ontario. Both hunters and trappers in the East- ern Townships of Quebec report a good season and with the high prices of all furs good profits are anticipated. A party of five women from the States, Mrs. T. H. Reeves, Miss Alma Brown, Mrs. George T. Stumm, Mrs. H. T. Hor- ton and Dr. J. Clive. enjoyed a two weeks’ hunting trip in the wilds of Vancouver Island. The party had no guide as all of them are no strangers to the woods and proved themselves capable of attend- ing to their own wants. Last season Dr. Clive killed a fine moose and other members of the party brought back head and hides of elk, deer and sheep. Melton Beam, of Creston, B. C. shot a cougar after his dog had treed the an- imal. When measured it was found to be over eight feet long. As there is a bounty of $15 on cougars and the hide was sold at a good price the hunter did a good day’s work. ———__ —— A letter received from Algonquin Park states that up to the beginning of February twenty wolves, fifteen of them females, had been taken into headquar- ters. The deer in the park are reported in fine condition and very few so far - ls ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1359 The Oldest Fur House in America Joseph Ullmann 18-20-22 West 20th St., New York Branch Establishments under SAME NAME at LEIPZIG LONDON PARIS GERMANY ENGLAND FRANCE NT Buying and selling representatives in all important Fur || Markets of the World, distributing each article where best results are obtained, enable us to pay highest market prices for raw furs at all times. Raw Fur Shippers in the Western Provinces should address all shipments and correspondence to JOSEPH ULLMANN, 150 East Third Street, St. Paul - = Minn. Correspondence and shipments from Ontario and the Eastern Provinces should be addressed to JOSEPH ULLMANN, 18-20-22 West 20th St. - New York City EO Our Raw Fur Quotations, Shipping Tags, Etc., will be sent to any address on request, References: Any Mercantile Agency or Bank. 1300 have been killed by wolves. A_ large buck had a great fight with a wolf not far from headquarters. The deer broke the wolf's leg and came out victorious. The writer adds: That was one for the deer and goes to show that if they would only defend themselves they would not always suffer. A famous game dinner takes place at the King Edward Hotel, Banff, on Christmas Day of each year and many people travel from distant points in ord- er to attend. Last Christmas the menu included; oyster soup, the oysters from Olympia Bay; white fish from Athabas- ca Landing; prairie chicken from the Jumping Pond; wild goose from Lake Manitoba; turkey (tame) from Fort Saskatchewan; canvas back and mallard ducks from the Vermilion Lakes; moose nose, moose tongue and moose roast from north of Edmonton; Rocky Moun- tain goat from Snow Creek; bear from Shuswap, B. C., black tailed deer from Banff: antelope from Brooks; Mountain sheep from Panther Creek. The din- ing room was splendidly decorated with Christmas trappings and the mounted heads of game; there was an orchestra and a blazing hot fire; in fact every- thing was arranged in exceptionally good taste and the entire dinner from the soup to the finish was a treat. Reports from Dr. Grenfell show that his introduction of the reindeer into Lab- rador has proved highly successful. The milk is richer than cows’ or goats’ milk and makes particularly fine cheese, while the flesh is said to be much finer than ord- inary deer. The soft rich fur makes warm garments and the dressed leather is valuable. The original herd of 300 is said to have increased to over 800. They are faster than the dogs, can draw heavier loads and live off the country where the dogs would starve. DE: Grenfell has advised the Dominion Gov- ernment to adopt wholesale breeding of reindeer and to change the Royal North 20D AND GUN IN CANADA West Mounted Police and post sledges from dog to reindeer equipment. There was exhibited in the Pioneer Market at Calgary at the end of Decem- ber the carcass of a magnificent moose, weighing nearly 1800 pounds, the exhibit attracting a great deal of interest. When the story of the moose, which when alive must have been six feet high at the shoulders, was told the in- terest deepened for the animal was shot near the main thoroughfare of Edmon- ton. Mr. E. R. LaFleche writes from Ot- tawa: Judging by the great number of beaver coats seen daily in the streets of Ottawa this winter the few hundred beavers caught in the Algonquin Park last year must have been extraordinarily large ones or their pelts must have been stretched by some new flying machine process. Yes, beaver coats exceed coon coats very largely in numbers and many sportsmen are anxious to know whether all the skins which go to their make up bear the Government stamp: “Caught in the Algonquin Park, Season 1910.” No one can claim that prohibition on beaver has really been prohibitive and this failure, both in the past and present, has led to much direspect of the law. Every effort to take a sound and sane view of the situation is met with prejud- ice and a want of official sympathy and action that discourages efforts on the part of individual sportsmen to render assistance in enforcing the law. A despatch from Fort Chippewayan mentions a report that Harry V. Radford of New York who is exploring in the far north has received a permit to kill two bush buffaloes. 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THOMPSON COMPANY Publishers, 545-549 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO is absolutely reliable. Never fails to hold game.- At all — sizes to catch™ anything from rat to bear. ONEIDA CO NIAGARA FALLS, THE TRAP Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada is the Official Organ ef the Dominion of Canada Trap-Shooting Association. All Somnenta none should be addressed to W. A. Smith, Editor ‘““The Trap” Kingsville, O TOURNAMENT DATES. March 6—International Trap Shooting Tourna- ment, New York, S. M. Van Allen, Manager. July 31, August 1 and 2,—Dominion of Canada Trap Shooting Association, Annual Tournament at Belleville, Ont. All communications to be addressed to Mark SPIE Boren Belleville, Ont. STRAY PELLETS. American papers report the death of Jack Parker, Detroit, Mich., a former well-known repre- sentative of Parker Bros. and Peters Cartridge Co. Canadian trap shooters will be shocked to hear. of the accidental death of Mr. E. C. Eaton, Mont- real, the victim of a revolver shot discharged in some mysterious way by himself. ‘‘Eddie’’, as he was formerly known to his many shooting friends, was a most popular and genial attendant at all the large tournaments and his bright presence will be sadly missed in future. We extend our sincere sympathy to his bereaved family. THE DOMINION TOURNAMENT. The Committee having in hand the arrange- ments for the eleventh annual tournament of the Dominion of Canada Trapshooters’ Association are getting matters fairly into shape and believe they will be able to appeal to the average shoot- er and particularly to the beginner. The concensus of opinion appears to be that trapshooting is going back and those in a position to know hold that the reason is the unequal division of added monies, or—to put it perhaps in the best way—the added monies are usually won and distributed between six or seven of the most successful shooters, and all others, even the good average shooter, is kept out. That this state of things shall not apply to the Dominion Tournament the Committee have arranged to give ten highest averages of $25 each, ten second high averages of $20 each and ten third high averages of $15 each. The surplus earned on targets up to $100 will be divided with the next or fourth ten high averages, and any surplus on targets over $100 will be divided with the fifth ten high averages. In this way if seventy shooters enter, fifty of them will receive eash premiums. The entrance charges will be two cents per blue rock and it will not be necessary for one to bring a pocket full of money to enable him to shoot. ee For the two days the only outlay to which he will be put will be $8 entrance money and his ammu- nition. Additional prizes such as guns, cut glass and medals will add to the programme and lovers of the game can feel that under average conditions they can obtain their shares somewhere and should therefore attend and enjoy the shoot. WESTERN ONTARIO TRAPSHOOTERS’ LEAGUE. Dr. A. B. Cutcliffe, secretary-treasurer of the Western Ontario Trapshooters’ League writes to state that at the request of President Fisher, he has called the annual meeting of the League for Brantford on March 15th, 1911. An invitation is extended to any club wishing to join the or- ganization if they will send in their application to the secretary before that date. Members of the Brantford Gun Club recently met and decided to enter the Western Ontario ‘Trapshooters’ League again this year. ‘f‘rat- ford, Woodstock, London, Ingersoll, and other cities are expected to join again this year. SHOOTING AT MONTREAL. The Riverside Gun Club had an interesting week-end shoot (15 birds) for the trophy pres- ented by Mr. Henry Brown, on January four- teenth with the following result: Chas. Redman, 13; Sandy Robertson, 12; Tom Westlake, 8; W. Barrows, 8; A. Taylor, 8; O. Bingham, 7; A. Clark, 7 In a ten bird match the results figured out:— Sandy Robertson, 7; C. Redman, 6; C. White, 5; W. Barrow, 5; T. Weslake, 5; J. Breaker, 5; A. Clark, 4; J. Wilson, 4; Young Jones, 6; Jim Peard,4; R. Rogers, 4. There was a good turnout of members at the shoot on January twenty- eighth but the wind was too high for tall scoring. The events were: Competition for the medal by the Hamilton Powder Company—20 birds; A. Livingstone, 16; H. Brown, 14; E, Swan, 13; 8S. Breaker, 12; Wierd -* beard 2Si J. Wilson, 6: C. White, 6; oS Clark, 6; W. Barron, 6. For watch fob by the club—10 birds —C. White, 7; A. Livingstone, 6; H. Brown, 5; S. Brooks, 5; W. J. Peard, 5; Ww. Barron, 4; A. Clark, ie - EE ———————— 4 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1363 VW. HESTER Rifle and Pistol Cartridges In forty odd years of gun making the Winchester company has discovered many fine points about ammunition that could be learned in no other way. That is one reason why Winchester cartridges excel. Another is because they are made in a complete plant by a modern system of manufacture, under the supervision of experts. No matter what rifle or pistol you shoot, there is a Winchester cartridge made for it. For your own protection, don’t simply ask for car- tridges when you buy. Be specific and insist upon having Winchester make, THE RED W BRAND SOLD EVERYWHERE Tv TRAP SHOOTERS Lyman Elevating Leaf Sight LOOK HERE ! (Patented). THE FAMOUS Canadian Black Bird ——— No. 46. Price $2.50. This construction allows the use of the Lyman Leaf Sight complete (either Leaf or Bar), and at such elevation as suits: best. The small Stop Screw adjusts for Point Blank. Further elevation is obtained by raising the Slide, pushing forward the Knurled PERFECT TRAPPER. PERFECT FLYER. Pel y ca cit uained ee PERFECT BREAKER. GOOD PICK UP. The entire Sight folds down flat on the Packed by an expert. Positively best bird made. Rifle. ; Price $2.75 per barrel ; $5.00 per thousand, shipped f.o.b. Hamilton. (This Sight is not at present adapted to Matifactuced: 1 .22 Caliber Rifles). uf Send for 1910 Catalogue. DAS eS Salibered bf The Lyman Gun Sight Corporation 66 Burlington St. West - - Hamilton, Ont. Ai cG BOWRON. © ANGLE TRAPS Middlefield, Connecticut, U.S.A. —— ina STRATFORD TRAPSHOOTERS—WINNERS OF WESTERN ONTARIO TRAPSHOOTERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP, 1910. From left to right: Standing, Wm. Boles, K. C, Turnbull, A. w. Fisher (President W. O. T. L.); sitting, J. PB. Aitcheson, Walter Miller, LEAGUE (President, Pastime Gun Club), Thomas Savage. Pastime Stratford Gun Club The Pastime Gun Club of Stratford, champions of the Western Ontario Trapshooters’ League, for 1910, holl the unique record of having won every match they contested, taking the five-man team and the two-man team championships, and mem- bers of the Pastimes won as well the high average and long run prizes. Nine prizes were held up und Stratford took them all. The five-man team TORONTO DOINGS. Gun And Country Club. At the Queen’s Hotel on January fourteenth there was a representative gathering of Toronto lovers of the gun, called together to discuss the formation of a Gun and Country Club. The meeting was unanimously in favor of the scheme, the gist of the sentiments expressed by those present being that the time has come for the followers of this sport in Toronto to unite and have a elub and grounds. It was par- icularly emphasized, however, that this move- is not inspired by any elub or clique, but is purely individual one, and it is expected many men not now associated with any club will be interested in the movement to put this really splendid sport in its proper place. Mine Host McGaw laid before the meeting a temptin, comprised: K. ©. Turnbull, Wm. Boles, Thomas Savage, J. P. Aitcheson and A. W. Fisher, and Walter Miller, (spare man), their average being over 85 per cent. for the six matches. Stratford’s two-man team comprised: K. C. Turnbull and J. P. Aitcheson and their average was nearly 93 per cent. K. C. Turnbull won high average and J. P. Aitcheson long run prize. proposition for grounds to the north of the city, and a committee was appointed to inspect the property and any other sites and report at a meeting to be called later by the Chairman. The father of trap-shooting in Toronto, the gen- ial Thomas A. Duff, gave some good advice, as did also Mr. Ed. G. White of Ottawa. Due notice of the next meeting will be given and in the meantime all devotees of the gun, to whom this movement appeals are asked to com- municate with the Chairman, Mr. F. A. Park- er, at the corner of Roncesvalles avenue and Dun- das Street, or the Secretary, J. G. Shaw, Con- federation Life Building. Stanley Club. On January twenty-first the strong wind blow- ing made high scores impossible. Shooting at ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1365 are Fhanat RIRIDGES Sportsmen using Deoméinton Wd; IMPROVED & Sage oe) 7&3 Have pleasant recollections >= of its unexcelled qualtiy. DEPENDABLE AMMUNITION If not a user buy a box and save 20. on Imported brands. Shoot 20” moreand increase your proficiency with a rifle. Test it against any make for velocity, penetration and close grouping of shots. Dominion Gartridge Gompany, Limited Ammunition Manufacturers Montreal, Canada: — 1366 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA doubles was an interesting part of the program. Ten Eyck .....................0-. 25 20 Scores: HGKans)..'5; 3 5.<,cies a geese ere cena ee 25 15 S.A. -B:; Hines. 2. hoses teen 25 15 DRORGIINE Miers an rctccs cehclcin cic fae ratio tte 115 97 CHP OTINGL eeateres ses2-0 eke eeafete ache mis telae 105 61 Balmy Beach Gun Club. SPENT ©. 5, ates arene Se ya, Heaters 95 80 The regular weekly shoot of the Balmy Beach StAVONS) <..-siteasis ots aa ee eee 90 70 Gun Club was held as usual on January four- Dunk. e232 ee ee ee ee 80 67 teenth. A good attendance of members and brie Ss. i SA race codecs seer taaw ye see 80 63 friends were present, and some good shooting took Pearsall" 5 Asn bees wut eater ete ee 80 ce. place. P. J. Boothe won the silver spoon as Hogarth PES, APR SCR, SHO A OS ee 80 55 high gun for the day. Vig UZELS - Sertocesr nate ae ere korecicas 65 50 S.A. B: Ge -Scheiho ase s.r fs aceiclt- itr ier te 65 505 -'T. D: “MeGaw =a. 72 een co eee 100 68 Sockebt; 2 Ques Mactin. thes i ets eae wie 65 38°" 0; Es MeGaw) 28eee eee 65 39 1BIETO Ses Ge Seeth Seen ae DENS Siar. 65 32." Py T- Boothe bacco oe eee 55 46 a OrGS “chest regatetkay. coerce ver eiceee Pads 5O 39 TY Spe Hodgson Swe: ae ee 55 44 Sa wdens axetra. ct Ss Sea eee 50 37 °° Tf > Ross 6 See eee 35 25 GEES dacFiec Pecos Ooo tials eva eh eareaniarere 50 30 (G. Mason? 300. So ee 35 26 Massingham .........--++e+seeeee 40 29-~ B.C) Harris... at. oat eee 70 43 MeKienzie Sais. so ceise coe eee 40 21 °@. D. Tén Byek 2... os - cee ee 100 75 Ten Hyck ........-..-4.-0.-eseeee 25 22 > AS B. Graig h21210..- oe see 55> 35 | EhTA SRE Oein POMC ceo Coen C 25 LW «2 Rosenthal’..8. noone eee 65 29 BM GKAINS 3 to esloieta oe ee eee eee 25 Lh eG. Shaw Smitha eo eee erer 45 31 S:- Stanley of .2..2.eeeeeee ee 35 25° BP. J: Bootheetosd...et. te eee ~~ 30 33 HOGEINS 1 See i he ee a eee 25 15 TT. Ds MeGaw seek eee er 70 38 Winners of the spoons were Stevens and Buch- T. F. Hodgson ..................- — 45 28 anan, with 22 out of 25, which were very good J. F. Ross ...............+0----->- 50 31 scores, considering the high wind. OQ. Ey MeGawaaecere -- nae ee 60 36 G. Mason: i422 cise 9 oo settee geet 35 29 On Feburary fourth Massingham won the spoon W. H. Cutler ................-.... 45 20 in Class B, with a score of 20. In Class A, the C. M. Bernard ................... 45 18 contest was between Stevens and Joselin, who R. C. Harris ..............-..-+-- 50 44 tied with 23 each, and in the shoot-off Joselin won J. A. Shaw ..........-..+--+-+0-: 40 23 with a score of 21, Stevens getting 20. Shooting F. W. Lyonde ..............+-...- 50 42 at doubles was a feature of the afternoon’s sport, H. Rosenthal ...........-.---+--+-. 60 27 and the boys are steadily improving. The scores lL. J. MecGrory ..........+++.-+-+-++ 3O 12 were as follows: ©, Smillie cae. ae. seek errs oe rere « 50 23 S2As #6: McDonnell’ 2.3. sss oo ee 125 84 Joselin .. ... 2s SEE See Oe 1208 105 ADs ile a Im oe odie Ek yl 100 47 DIOCKEEE caro sa ce Se ee ee 75 53 Stevenas. 2 ee he ot Sees oe 65 54 Massinghamy3 6.2.2 0.i,-,2 . oct 65 47 Scheibe’ .: 2 Spee eeiccss ae eee 65 46 Fléet ).: Soe ae eee 65 40 Gray. 2... casi See eee eee 55 19 Hulime® . . : 22S eee ee ee 50 37 Dr. ‘Van Duzer se eee a eee 50 34 Pearsall |... 2 Skee eee 40 37 Biogarth ....o)) ee ee ee 40 26 BEOIGY.... . cages on acne 35 30 On January twenty-eighth some good shooting took place, W. McDuff winning the silver spoon as high gun for the day, and O. E. McGaw the President’s Shield. SAC iB if BY EROUSSOM eye seems 60- 32 As oR: Gras So oan eee 70 56 dic, RegtROSS so. acre ae ie eerie nett 75 56 WrOoMceDutl Wi) se eee 105 86 GN. “Bernard) 23-43.) eee 70 38 TAD. MeGaw? % << 3.9. See ee 100 73 G> Dunk | >< J. hk. Se ee ee 95 80 ‘W.. Ek. Bucke 2 25 ese Siok See 20. 2 J: EB. Murphys cs < os srooe re eee 20 9 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1367 CUT SHOWS LIGHTNING FAST LOCK READY FOR ACTION ee DON’T COUNT LOCK PARTS UNTIL YOU SEE THEM IN THE GUN READY FOR ACTION @ All gun makers claim a simple lock but no amount of paper-talk will make a lock simple. The gun itself must consist of the fewest possible parts advertising cannot accomplish this. We do a little advertising but this is no reason why you should buy an ITHACA— the reason isin the gun itself. Compare our lock, set up, ready for action with any other make——if we haven't the simplest lock we'll give you the gun—let the gun talk for itself. If you see more than one hole in a hammer, look out for toggles or stirrups not shown. Our hammer is all in one piece, only one hole, no toggles or stirrups attached. We use coil springs—the type adopted by Uncle Sam for Army guns—we guarantee them forever. Send for beautiful catalog in colors —FREE We make 1|8 different grades guns, $17.75 net to $400. list. Our little 5 1-4]b. 20 bore is a howling success. ITHACA GUN CO. Test the LUGER any way you please It is ths most a::urate, thejfastest and safest automatic pistoi made. The most accurate, be cause greatestdistauce betweensights Fastest —speed of 116 shots sminute. Safest—because of its three safety d-zviczs. A danger signal which shows when it is loaied, an automatic lock released only when in firing position, and absolute or optionailock. Write for Catalogue or ask your dealer. Visit our exhibit atthe National Sportsman Show March 6th. Madison Square Garden, New York. H. TAUSCHER CO., 320 Broadway, New York Sole Agent for Genuine Mauser Rifles, Haenel Mannlicher Rifies, and Avent for Mannlicher Schoenauer Rifles ‘3 in One”’ Oil Has No Equal for oiling trigger, lock, every action part. Does not dry out quickly like heavier oils, gum, harden or collect dust no matter how long gun stands. § A ‘‘3in One” cleans outthe residue of burnt powder (black or smokeless) after shooting, leaving the barrel cleanand shiny. It actually penetrates the pores of the metal, forming a delicate per- # manent protecting coat that is absolutely _— impervious to water or weather. No acid. L R A test willtell. Write for sample i tt = Tr ee mewn TATA TRIAD? OTT. BOX 13 iTHACA, N.ic¥, Empire (bulk) — and — Ballistite (dense) Leaders in the Best Class of Smokeless Powders BALLISTITE— sold only in Dominion Cartridge Co’s loaded shells (Imperial and Regal.) EMPIRE —sold in bulk. If your dealers do not keep it, write us direct. Both the above well known brands man- ufactured by the Nobel’s Explosive Co., “Glasgow,” Scotland, have been in the lead at numerous tournaments held throughout Canada; give them a trial and be convinced. Agents in Canada : Hamilton Powder Co., Montreal, P. Q. Toronto, Ont. Winnipeg, Man. Victoria, B.C, 1308 Ra eevOnGs Dens Pk ob cis xe 60 50 RIpMCHEMERS AW ieee SAC. celoaes echt State, “Soo. 60 47 Omer eMeGaw Pos. 2a o5.5.. & Yekcnte ook 90 78 Peeeerten Biyck: 50, Tus .e- Myer. 90 58 VOSOLIN ior Soi. cS ort. 2 ee 95 79 Sem MS HITUT GS wos a a er 95 81 Pee Crem ble. 2. fet ae eee 60 49 Of Smilies. see. |. Shes. eae 60 31 A: MB ON oie oS a os he 25 16 II wep ED Ob asters vote rhta. ols eros 25 15 On February fourth, T. D. MeGaw was the lucky member in the Dupont Silver Medal and fob, being high gun in the 25-bir? shoot, with 24 out of 25, also winning the silver spoon. Scores: eke B. Peed. SM cGaw ino. os cee 55 44 VN. TN Dah 04 ot: ne ea ene See 60 43 Mes bosenthal-.\ 7.2 See > eee 65 33 TS By ELOGESON.” ¢-, sry: s3)5" goose ee 35 23 Chee MGGaW. foc.) von o tee eee 85 61 aE HLOSS ck or. So i see ee eee 50 41 | Pere Patie® se. cc. ndece pete 70 56 | CIS T OLY =.7 oss! ==, 5 s''- ie 2) ee 20 12 ieee WG Dae oom oe 5. Secs eae ce Eee ee 100 85 Chiesa as ROSS. <= 2 Sere eee 65 22 | Ree BENS OSINUGH. atevacrs asthe ces soc ee oI 75 61 | Gage Murpliy 2. cc... eee eas 40 25 eS. ALVIS 4.022. cco cn ee 50 20 pe STATO 8 tici eee hee ee ee ee 45 26 IMEPAG SONAWS soni te ota Sree eae 45 28 Ee. “4 AAVONOG, y..0 sree o's .e See eee 530-37 Seeeee. eS Primble #24 &..S212-c eee ee 50 38 een. “Speneér ...0eits 25 14 eS PRONG IS cet ee ee eee 40 26 eV a EMNDOEE woes. ani 2.2 ole ee Sela 45 2y The regular weekly shoot of the Balmy Beach Gun Club was held as usual on their grounds, Eastern avenue, February llth. 6A good turn- out of members and friends were present and some good shooting took place. P. J. Boothe was high gun in the 25 bird shoot for the Dupont Medal, having 24 out of 25, also winning the sil- ver spoon. Results: SoA as Gee M CG aw §...6.= . otc eta open 110 82 Bee Nene 23 5. a2 - wren ee Lee 85 61 Sem UP) Soe fers be: cass 5 aac MOE 55 41 IWimyAMcMuT? 5 ccs: bs ete 7d 59 Re Here elo Prats ih Lewsinso's ah keene 35 23 Be Gea NW hn a ec coe vals c Oe 60 34 Be cg WEG Craw nee 8. crate eee 85 63 M: Rosenthal tke, ieee eee 10 ¢ 37 oN: Bernard. sn ole ee 45 28 BE Ws LY OHO6 ~ 5. Sar atten seas ete 25 21 EI Tay li a eR eh BIG eh di 60 48 Se EROS or en a” er et nae 50 42 Bi teptechore a... |... See ee come 45 2 f.. SE. Wrap ly cat. «<3: . «eee 25 18 iP. Jin SBOOUHG sete ie oc Oe 35 29 B.: V.. Philpott aa-2% . foe eee 45 33 Alex. “Bond: 6. ee. ce eee 30 22 E.. By Ross. gee eee 25 21 National Gun Club. weekly pig- The National Gun Club held their __- €on shoot on January twenty-first. Low scores ROD AND GUN IN CANADA prevailed on account of the high wind. Messrs Brunswick, Usher, C. Beare and F. Peacock were winners of the cups and spoons. Scores: K.. Spriuigers. a... /eek 5 es ee 50 38 Brunswick, => dots coe ee eee id 45 Jie SPER ATIS OTS 6 scenes en ee 55 24 G.- Barnisons 2h. ee eee eee 50 30 i Vay iain Sacre ee eee ee 40 27 Brooker) ass eee Le eee 30 15 Da LUTNGR Sos oe ee ee 30 18 PB. ‘Stanley: oo. so ae 20 1S 4 FE), COORG. Sine. cence Sta: Poipmae as eee 60 48 AGH 2 Days so Saat 2 eee eee 30 18 A... Gould +: 7.463 OS eee A eee 30 19 R., Beare =ciscccan- kee eee 30 a Wy fae ©. MeKenzie. een] ao eee eee 30 11 He Usher ee eee eee 40 AS GC ~ Beare® oc chewise oe ee eee 20 to Fy “Peacock * 322. 33s. on Se oce eee 30 20 MeKeands.2 su. 220 ee: 2 ¢ NA 30 20 Re Gould. one a oe eee 30 21 On January twenty-eighth was held the annual President and Vice-President shoot for a supper the Vice-President winning out by 23 birds. Scores were as follows at 25 birds: J.. Monkman, P.......15 Rus. Keare; "Vib. ur Geo. Vivian ....... -21: KE. Sprimgersaaaaer 20 P= Pig, 18 1s at lpn a i 13" F. Stanleys =e 20 Dr. “Vandwuzer...- i2 °C) (BO Harrison seer J.kkOSS, Pee en ae 16° R.. Gould! <= ee C. Moore 13°. :C. Beares see eee +7, fim pada. 16° Ushers? es. ea 15 He Onustonse eee 1? = J a" 2ancheserea 19 ie Brooker. se 10 ES Coath™. 2225 2t Wim. MecKeand 032. 17") Dean! See 14 Ben Pears: sc ase 11 C€. Mackenzie .::.. ate jee debi oti ask 17 “Ho Peacock — ese 18 185 208 PARKDALE GUN CLUB. The regular weekly shoot of the Parkdale Gun Club, held on February fourth, created more than usual interest. The first round of two hand- some trophies was shot, and, considering the wind, some good scores were made. Both events were handicapped from 16 to 19 yards. After the regular events were over a spoon shoot at doubles created no small amount of amusement, and was captured by I. G. Pickering. The shoot- ing at doubles is certainly a good sport, and does more than a little to quicken one up and 1m- prove their shooting at live birds. The practice scores are not given. Messrs. Jennings and Douglas were welcome visitors. The scores:— Dupont Butt Yds. trophy medal Williams ..o.. Sees shoe 18 22 20 Pickering (ik S26, abin see 18 21 17 Deving* 2). JP See eee 16 21 19 MatLHe WH, .- - «caso ae eae dy 20 ws) Douglas ss aida te Wwe iota 16 20 16 Cook oo. en ee eee 16 20 12 McAdam - 52% 2isthi-< taint 17 19 21 Carey 22% 22.02 SSS Ieee 16 18 9 JEDMINGS 27s oc, 5.0 oa se... GR eee 20 14 i Murphy *..:,...2.jkeeoeeeee eee 20 15 ee eB aker- 202 2oc.-c ee eee 20 aS . handicap. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA As “Bille ccseectcamtion cee cierto 20 13 FC; “Holland 3204 eee eee 20 11 Wi. ME Weller’ = 524 eee ee oe ee 20 10 BE: “(Brompton 95...) sere sie eee 20 8 A... Evans! (ocr oes ec eee eee 20 ‘4 We. SHinner.4¢.j.cacehe eee anes 20 6 Scores on February fourth: S.A. B. me. aSibbald. sty cos ecosso nie eke host 20 rs Js. Morphy, 3505 Seino ey eee 20 14 Ee SA, oe 20 13 EL: “Baker: &. 27> (Rei. 2 eee 20 12 T.. ‘Rushworth?’ °:5920: Coch seeeee 20 af | J: "Glas. = ers ea See ee 20 11 (A. Eile ee eee ee ee a = 20 10 A... “Stevens 22% atice ose eee 20 10 E, Brompton 2... easa+s eos eee 20 10 W. Me. “Wellers scsi ee eee 20 9 3. Doige eevee Petacces ae 20 ¢ Ws - Lieamonise.ss-7 ss seer ee oo ee 15 & HAMILTON HAPPENINGS At the Hamilton Gun Club on January twenty- first the high wind made accurate shooting im- possible but nevertheless the members enjoyed a good afternoon’s sport. It was the opening of a series of shoots for the Klein & Bingley Cham- pionship Trophy which is being shot for under John Bowron got off to a good start being high with 22 out of 25 while A. D. Bates and F. Olliver tied for second with 21. Ina ten bird merchandise event D. Reid, A. Hall, and H. Spratt were high in their respective classes and pulled down the souvenirs. A. D. Bates was high for the day with 44 out of 55. The total scores made during the afternoon were: > S:A.. B: As D, -Bates - 22.25 .sce cere serene "55 44 T. OW. Barnes? : 3... ..e peter 80 58 N.S. Armstrong. [eZee 8 eee 100 60 HW Spratte Sc: eke tee erie tee 65 42 J. tunber ~ 2) unio Soe < ee cere eae 70 41 BOW. “Watson. 2 isa. ae PAA eet 90 46 We Start...) i onic cine a tee eee eee 45 30 Wek Wark S25 en onneltete crete eeetoneieeaeeae 55 36 A-Hall” 32.3.2 7. ae ee ee eee 65 41 Ts! Bowron 2 .o oreo ac eee 55 36 E Ai (Clifford - ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1371 OU know mallards—wisest and wariest , of all ducks—Solomons of the air. You can’t knock down mallards with a paddle nor can you get them with a gun that plasters its shot all over the face of creation. A mallard shot is generally a long shot, and long shots require a hard-shooting close-shoot- ing gun. That’s why the long-headed man who goes to a mallard country takes a Lefever. When he swings it on a towering pair of mallards he does not question the result. He knows it— TWO CLEAN KILLS The reason a Lefever kills clean and sure and far is Lefever Taper Boring. But if you buy a Lefever for the taper bor- ing alone, you will get more than your money’s worth. For instance, you will never be hand- icapped with looseness at the hinge joint. The exclusive Lefever screw compensates for a year’s wear by a trifling turn that you make yourself with a screwdriver. to oa omy god UN SHOT GUNS Sixteen other exclusive Lefever features and Lefever simplicity and strength make the $28 gun the peer of any $50 gun on the market. Upwards to $1,000. Send for free catalog and get Lefever wise. LEFEVER Arms Co., 20 Maitbie Street, Syracuse, New York. Durston Special 20 Gauge. Price, $28.00 UPPOSE you fall or something hits you—is your revolver shock- proof? Can the hammer be driven into the cartridge by an external blow? With an ordinary revolver the danger is all on one side—your side. 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IVER JOHNSON'S ARMS AND CYCLE WORKS 157 River Street, Fitchburg, Mass. 1372 The total scores were: 5 Ati Dorrit DNOMs OMe siete cs Ase eRe oka.cts 130) 113 BPS AEG ors: yet s aus ak i eae otek whe 35 25 By SATA ON eo She ata goe id moi chetgin oie 95 63 BAC (CUTEOTAM ateytioeacuceieis curs iseeaiers 60 42 IN EDS | ccs 8 mrgenust Sntenec ete Se caer Aves 45 31 ML Raspberry “Gice- aroreetorets =i recientes 75 60 Re Ds USALGS: siers svc Senanaes etereatec mee tere 60 52 EIS OWRGID 50.0.0 Ce a oie Se Oe eetabe eve acare 50 32 ee URUNIGOTE '< oo ck or cncuste aoe ehalessrcletere teens 60 43 NVR BWV Is losoreas atone o there avers cetmnne’ sl ere 35 29 WOM VOR. Geter, =o ce aca lsioheve fie ace teletetes 60 41 AW eae VOUT SON e2hc,c, an kee oss Gis tauaastaiens iesentttete 100 76 Flee INTOCCDIN AY So aue.e cists lee teteh eFecy dagarole 115 75 The Bartonville Gun Club held its shoot on Feb. 9, with a good attendance of members. Some good shooting took place, Frank Pottruff being the lucky one, carrying away the silver fork as high gun in the 25-bird match. The scores: S.A. . B. 1D, Aah nmtbieer yh orp Gmiomcise.a COC SO auc 25 23 WV Rg ELOUSE” (5 cee. cicustet oa = east orogsveaictematerss 25 14 Jere SMUPN 1s caraicicis cekotameroterepenmtete steers 25 13 Mi Droop oumna ieee cedtane elohete ete let 25 17 CAS yer oo vie atc ce detereen ohare aes Eos 25 19 SEP eGR Geta oon gooC use ome 25 22 Ae Barmenberice: eaieqeiiees ier arti 25 13 GMS Hint ae ee aes TESS ton colo ce 25 18° iy. “Springstend 22 cca eee-egas ie oi 25 18 Shiai ti gage acaee ude Cousens 25 19 Rely Tide. 93%. meee hades Syke Sask 25 22 i Grdsh all ks ee opin cL Gloom oo oon cer 25 ii! PP Sprinphead so epicte oe areca nie 25 18 TRE LIB IG HE T lee pei ates cick tower, 6 tre. 6 Cisne 10 G [SUES 5) REL CPPS ee ORE” 10 8 A CLOSE FINISH AT BELLEVILLE. On the 9th of Jan. Mr. A. T. Neal of Stirling, gave a live bird shoot to five of Belleville Gun Club, pitted against five of Wellmans Gun Club. The day while clear and bright was particularly windy, making the birds very difficult, but in spite of all this fairly good scores were made and in the shooting of 14 birds each the score stood a tie of 46 killed to the credit of each team. In shooting off to break the tie on the 15th round Belleville succeeded in gaining one bird advantage. After this a Mis~ and Out was made to use up the surplus pigeons. The wind had fallen a little and shooting was exception- ally good and at the conclusion of the surplus birds, Mr. MecKiver, of the Wellman’s Corners team was the only survivor, Belleville having two of its members still in the race, namely H. Day and M. Sprague. The scores are as follows: Belleville. Wellman’s Corners Hi Day. Stistu nis Ot Nick's acters toce vps 10 M.. Sprague .....- 13's Wiooten® se sae). 9 T. Gay: eee. il “ANG ersON eee ee se 9 Ac. Mott. . Saeeemese Teal ViCKipens 22 13 Morton “> ...3ee eee G (SCHiver eee eee - ‘ 49 48 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA A CLUB FOR KINGSTON. Kingston trap shooters are getting together and will try to organize a club. The members of the proposed club have secured a field near the K. and P. crossing, where they have fre- quently held competitions in the last of which, owing to the high wind the scoring was poor. The best shot was made by N. R. Grimm, 30 out of 50. THE SECOND ANNUAL SHOOT AT W/é/ /ER- LOO. The annual shoot of the Waterloo Gun Club at live pigeons and blue rocks was held on January thirteenth and proved to be one of the most successful in the Club’s history. The weather conditions were most favorable and the com- petition keen and exciting. There were three events on the programme, the results being as follows :— 6 live birds—Sweep—2 rounds. Ist: 2nd: "EL B.. oF: Seagram: 7. tees ae 5 6 11 Mi Scully c’ 2. tee St tea eee 5 5 10 Ma Hartman, -30 21 70 PAGE E ye RYAN Sf c5< svertingacle «aie 40 27 67 % Bere Seullard ss. cysts ck: sereese oe 20 13 65 Vey pk CHAT OS) 9.1.10 custelercoj ater 30 15 50 Wee CRON ea. pisiei sayenres 40 18 45 184, SSCL GAAS Balad cae tic 50 _ 21 42 The main event of the afternoon’s shooting on January twenty-seventh was the match between. teams representing the Harwich and Chatham elubs. The local men proved themselves to be better shots than their country cousins and scored the excellent total of 256 and winning by 47 birds. For the locals Ed. Moore and Jos. Older- shaw were high men with 24, while B. Older- shaw, Ike and Jack Moore with 22 tied with George McGarvin and J. McCormick, who were the top notchers from Harwich. The scores were as follows: Harwich Chatham Geo. MeGarvin 22) Jide IMOOTeS cieterse-- 24 J. McCormick .... 22 Joe Oldershaw ... 24 Capt. Soutar ..... 21 3B. Oldershaw ..... 22 Capt. Soutar ....- 20 Ike Moore ....<-.. 22 Sees utero. sirens 17 Jack Moore) -....~ 22 BeeColtarte aecincus 16 2: Senllardie> .-5- 21 Ma AWilsoneeieco os 16 --We -Bullerton sa. 21 JinaOarleyaue.-r- ans 14> We HeeNicholi es 19 A. Hunter? <2cche. 14 W. Dy Blhotteoe. .: 18 Jack Houston ... 913) Wa.) Wells’... ay Hy SONNE Taa trae 13 Ed. Massey ....... 17 | A. Perpnuson sc. TW ise STUNG Clin iateketaye 15 | J. heatherdale song eee H. yay os... 3s 14 209 256 Team av:.....<.... 64:30) ) Veam taverns 78.76 Following the team match the club members indulged in a friendly shoot resulting as follows: Shot at. Hit p.c. Bid Moore. “.... scOee LEee ere 20 16 80 WoiB.. Wells. vce ete 50 36 72 J: Moore” <2. one eee 20 14 70 Joe. Oldershaw Asc... oo tee 20 14 70 tke. Moore “ss. 45ee.--e ee ee 10 7 70 EES Ryan eter tererci= orercioners 10 7 70 W: Paulut@i-“ soukgece Ae. ore 50 33 66 Wien llertonss nic. eel eke 20 12 60 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA W. H. Nichole §..24te sau s 20 12 60 W. Dy Elliott 4... 2h.) ae 20 12 60 Eid: Massey) sc: aeysosui ae 60 33 55 A SHOOT AT JORDAN. The Jordan Gun Club held a matinee shoot on their grounds on January twenty-first and a large number of trap-shooting enthusiasts were present to enjoy the sport. The novices who were pres- ent did exceptionally well and promise to give a good account of themselves later on. Those who took part in the shooting and their scores are as follows: S Ave 2B BOP) Qotcat.) ath ain 2 eR 30 2 H. (Wi Bnaberry 2.0... sae 45 37 A. . Heckadon (2r.50 oo6 sens oc tera ors 20 14 J Nunn. “ors ec ona isen ee 20 14 B Martin.... Sen ee eee 20 10 H:;, Boulton: nee eae nine 25 a6 Ms Honsburger <. 9asee- ete vine 20 8 Ji SPONGE 6 5 Tis dis =. ole eee 20 8 OO. Fisher”. ...00%.9 60.) Soe 20: 9 W..eRard yy onic onli nso aici eee 20 a Ties CHINE peor oc cso oo Gre cele See 10 9 Dis VOUSG a = acciace c wcchars ote hatevel tte See 7° 508 8 ED, EEPOUPs - cereconsteseis re-set ack ee 5 3 A GOOD TIME AT DUTTON. A well attended shoot was held by J. S. Tel- ford at Dutton on January thirty-first when ‘“*Bob’’ Emslie demonstrated his old time ab- ility to pick ’em off by making a perfect score in the live bird event and being second in the elay bird event with 34 out of a possible 40. The visitors were given a good time and in the evening until train time were given a curling game by the Dutton Curlers. Following are scores, the first column being the live bird score, the second the elay bird:— LBC Wea 6m RS erotics ones asia eee 4 35 Telford Faw Ce Wetec 8 tals, sxorenehe 6 31 Wade Sir eae Rita peice er susteeneten ert 6 30 Hollingshead; Wi. 0. Ss.ies an ete 3 33 Ibineham © Si. Gass cisreeraieiskeue love oleae 9 32 Price; cB Wies. . secs see eee 5 Himsiie, R. -D, «)..c. see eee 10. 34 McCamces. (We 2 Ji: Saiewtenetexeiel--te iene 5 24 Koehler: = Bie 50, doen beech eer 6 33 Drumic ole WEES ee reek ene teetee re ieres 4 Mach, Ei: cHy dieeidenth ee ae *5 29 Sifton, By. Hii. 2. sue ele ee *4 30 *Shot at eight only. A. PRACTICE SHOOT. At a practice shoot at blue rocks (25 targets) held on the river at Sombra on January eight- eenth, the following scores were made; Jas. P. Stover, 21; Chas. Cattanach, 21; A. Worthy, 20; Capt. G. H. Burnham, 16; Jas. P. Smith, 14; W. A. Helmar, 14. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE RIDGETOWN GUN CLUB. The annual meeting of the Ridgetown Gun Club took place in the parlors of the Arlington Hotel on January seventeenth. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA ABS Solid-breeche.. <> . ee ammerless REPEATING. GUNS ANNOUNCEMENT ~ The Remington Arms Company and the Union Metallic Car- tridge Company, heretofore allied in fact, but not in fF name,willhereafter be directly knowntothe public as REMINGTON ARMS-UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE Co. e+ and all dealings will be conducted under this new title. 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We guarantee our work. to the.true sportsman. Send Twenty-Five yearly Johnston & Cashmore foie en | Onon es Pe 3% X54, will besent you. This camera manufactured by Eastern Gun Works, 494 Eastern Avenue - = Toronto Gundlach- Manhattan —- Co. PHONE MAIN 4062. 1376 After hearing the minutes of the last regular and special meetings the secretary-treasurer gave his financial report showing a handsome addition to last year’s credit at the Traders Bank. The following officers were elected for the com- ing year: President—Jas. Scane. Vice-President—H. L. Taylor. Captain—Geo. Laing. Secretary-Treasurer—E. H. Eastlake. Management Committee—W. Thorald, H. Tay- lor, F. Miles, Sim Call, and Herb. MeDonald. Much discussion took place as to the practice shoots for the next two months and it was de- cided to conduct same as thiee men team Con- tests. The trophies for the contest will be given by the Club, as first prize for first and 2nd average, individual, by Geo. Laing and Fred Miles. The conditions are 16 yards, unknown angles, eight shoots, six high scores to count. The fol- lowing are the teams. 1st. Team. 4th Team. H. Seane Sim Call. F. Miles. H. Taylor F. Gammage. Jas. Seane 2nd Team. 5th Team. Geo. Laing. A. Wade Chas. Scane Frank Galbraith Cc. H. Eastlake Herb MeDonald 3rd Team. 6th .Team. D. MeMackon Wm. Thorald A. MeRitchie Geo. Seane F. Galbraith H. Ferguson. Before adjournment a resolution was passed congratulating H. D. Bates upon the handsome score he made at live birds at the Hamilton Shoot and his success in landing the Grand Cana- dian Handicap at live birds for the third twice. A stranger would not have to spend much time among the shooters in this vicinity to be convinced that Mr. Bates is rated by his friends not only as the best live bird shot in Canada, but in America and are willing to back up their opin- ion. Knowing ‘‘How’s’? modesty we decline saying any further nice things about him, but we know him to be a genial good fellow and a clean sport. Yours Sincerely. ‘*Blue Bell’’ John Parker, who had a national reputation as a trap shooter died at Detroit of pneumonia. He was about 50 years old. The Grand American Handicap, the premier event in the trap shooting world’s meet, will not be held in Chieago this coming summer. The secretary issued a statement to the effect that Columbus, Uhio, was the successful bidder. The dates of the grand meet are still in doubt but will most likely be held the third week of June. / ROD AND GUN IN CANADA W. R. Crosby, of Ofallon, Ill., retained his title as world’s champion trap shooter when he de- feated Lester German, of Aberdeen, Md., the former National league pitcher. Crosby and German shot at clay targets from unknown angles. TRAP ENTHUSIASM AT OTTAWA. The twenty-third annual meeting of the St.— Hubert Gun Club of Ottawa was held on Feb- ruary second, the election of officers for the current year resulting as follows: President, C. J. Booth; 1st. Vice-President, F. A. Heney; 2nd. Vice-President, A. W. Throop; Secretary, S. E. Sangster; Treasurer, B. Beat- tie; Field Captain, W. L. Cameron; Committee, R. A. Sibbitt, W. C. Little, W. Slaney, G. Has- dale, W. J. Corby; Auditors, V. V. Rogers, J. B. Harkin. A very satisfactory statement of the past years’ tournaments and local shooting was pres- ented, and also the financial condition of the club was adopted as satisfactory. Prospects for the present year are bright and all indications point to interesting elub com- petitions and team matches. The club is at all times anxious to promote trap-shooting and any interested are invited to visit the traps at West- boro any Saturday afternoon, when they will be made weleome and it is thought, will find the recreation thoroughly attractive. Weekly com- petition for spoons in both Classes 6 A2?) and ‘‘B’? have been started. It is probable that a series of team races among the club members will also be inaugurated at an early date. The first shoot following the annual meeting of St. Hubert’s Gun Club saw a number of mem- bers out, despite the deep snow. The scores were excellent considering the bad light. Messrs. Sangster and Sibbitt tied for Class, ‘‘A’’ spoon. Mr. Sangster winning out with 22 to 19 in the shoot off. The leading scores were as follows: S. E.. bangster ......--+.----0--- 21 22—43 Ry. ALA Sibbith: ... <2 “eee woe 20 23—43 G:. Badale,s . fe,2 <5 Sopp cine Gate ene 20 20—40 Be) Bea btlerne 2 8 ox ctaeael sta ere cee 20 19—39 V. V: Rogers ..5...-0----«-<-pee 20 18—38 W. “Worhes, ~~ .'. S. Ge-cee es - oe 19 18—37 W:. (Williams -\)72U2e. 29. 2. Sis 16 18—34 ys sDeslauriers) v2. 42e- Sore 13 14—27 Extra events, in each case at twenty five birds, resulted as follows: Sangster, 22. 24; Beattie, 22; Sibbitt, 19, 18; Rogers, 18, 21; Esdale, 15, 17; Forbes, 16, 15. Winer Class ‘‘A’’ spoon and gold pin, S. E. Sangster. A CHALLENGE. The Amherstburg (Ont.) Echo ox a recent date says: Ernest Pastorius of Harrow, winner of the sil- ver cup, and who today holds all the medals of this part, will accept any challenge in this coun- ty, for a 100-bird race. Roland Wright, who was only four birds behind, shows good mark for him. The shoot ran about ninety-five per cent. On last Thanksgiving Day, Pastorius made a run of 94 straight. a ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1377 Hunters of Big Game throughout the British Empire are buying “Ross” Sporting Rifles because of their accuracy, power and handiness. Even a $25.00 “Ross” Sporting Model can be matched for accuracy against any imported arm-——no matter how costly, while there is no action more reliable nor quicker. Dealers throughout the British Empire sell “Ross” Rifles. | $25.00 and upwards. Illustrated Catalogue sent free on request. | THE ROSS RIFLE COMPANY - - Quebec, P.Q. Established 1865. ‘* When the Duck are flighting—when ‘* the wings are whirring and the excite- ‘“ment of the Sport is thrilling every ‘*nerve — when the bag is. slowly but ‘*surely getting larger—when the GUN ‘is firing smoothly and steadily—then is ‘*the time when the real enjoyment of ‘* Shooting is experienced. But the GUN ‘‘is the thing; if it fails, the day is spoilt, ‘if it is untrue, the enjoyment is gone. Clabrough Guns: ‘are British made and? renowned the ‘* world over; we manufacture them with ‘* the object of giving the user the best ‘* obtainable—finish—durability—density ‘* of pattern — penetration — perfection ! ‘“We have been manufacturing Fine ‘* Guns for fifty years, and we put into ‘““our Guns the result of that long ex- ‘** perience. ‘* Remember—a good Gun is an economy. “Tt will give you more pleasure and cost ** you less in the long run than a so-called ** “cheap article.’ It may be your dealer ‘* does not happen to stock our Guns, but ‘don’t be put off with another make— ‘“ write to us for a free mailed copy of “our New Art Catalogue—it is to your ‘*advantage—so write at once.” J. P. Clabrough & Johnstone (Late J. P. Clabrough Bros.) London and Birmingham, Eng. All communications to be addressed to Works, Birmingham. “Clabrough Guns” — ‘from across the line? ROD AND GUN IN CANADA ‘*Greener’’ writes from Chatham:—I notice in the last issue of Rod and Gun that the Hamilton people were disappointed over the small number of contestants who took part in their tournament and that they failed to find the reason why it was not more liberally patronized by Canadians. It seems to me the reason is easily discovered. I note that your correspondent takes it for granted that all, or nearly all, who attended the Hamilton shoot did so just for ‘‘the fun of the thing’’ and didn’t care a hang about the money end of the business. ‘‘ Not on your shadow, young fellow,’’ never you dream that you would see many of the first six in the G. C. H. event in Hamilton if you withdrew the money considera- tion. They come for what is in it and you cannot expect the average fair shot to walk up with his dough and with a sort of ‘‘I’ve got the worth of my money, boys’’ grin on his face see these men quietly pocket their money on a sure thing. I say a sure thing and so it is. This year’s winner is a two out of three winner, losing last year by one bird and winning the previous year. Last year’s win away from him was a fluke as the showing of the winner at Hamilton this year proved. How about that forty-five percent of shooters Just this, that among this percentage there are probably five or six as good or nearly as good as the winner. Now we will go back to the ordinary good shot; what chance has he among such a bunch? Do you still think he should walk up with his hundred dollars and expenses just to accommodate these . gentlemen and ‘‘just for the sport of the thing you know’’ make the Hamilton shoot a howling success? It would cost him a hundred and fifty plunks for the privilege of being classed as a dead game sport and it would cost him this much if he shot through the program. Until such time as some scheme is found to equalize chances and give the fairly good shot a chance to get at least some o. his entry back you will find the attendance disappointing. To illustrate, how many men could you find in Canada who would shoot this year’s winner a hundred bird race for money, they to stand at twenty-six yards and he at thirty-one? I ven- ture to say not a great many. Now the average shooter knows this and he also knows that there are going to be several more as good. Let me ask again, ‘‘what chance has he?’’?’ Does Ham- ilton still think we should attend in bunches to make that city a stamping ground for a few ex- pert shots from this and the other side of the line. Just one thing more. Make a shoot of this kind to high guns and you will kill it deader than a door nail. Of course if this shoot is run in the interests of experts Hamilton should look to this class for all their entries and the best thing the amateur can do is to keep his money in his pocket and stay away. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1379 —— a — es — Wea te) EN ey Shooting with Rifle or Revolver ? If so you will enjoy the Department of Small Arms Practice which every month forms one of the leading features of that otherwise interesting military periodical The National Guard Magazine The department is conducted by a “rifle” crank and it is heap full of good “ dope” twelve timesa year. Besides its advertising pages are a mine of information to every one interested in the use of small arms and all that gowiththem. The lowest priced American Military Magazine—only One Dollar per year. Published monthly. The National Guard Magazine COLUMBUS, OHIO. TRADE NOTES The annual catalogue of the John J. Hilde- prandt Co., is now ready and will be sent for the asking. They show a high class line of fishing accessories, the best wood and steel rods, reels, lines, etc., in facet, everything which a fisher- man needs to complete his outfit. They show the above in addition to their regular spoon baits and specialties, which, as every fisherman who has ever used them, knows, are made to catch fish and not merely to sell, and it will be well worth while for any fisherman to get next to their line. Address a ecard now to the John J. Hilde- brandt Co., ,Drawer No. 8, Logansport, Ind. U. S. A., and ask for catalogue ‘‘C.’’ Five new motor boats are under construction by the Russian Government for revenue service on the Amur River. Power equipment is to be Fairbanks-Morse three cylinder heavy duty mar- ine engines developing 30 h.p. on kerosene. The order for these engines resulted from the sale of a 15 h.p. marine engine to the Russian Govern- ment some time ago which gave such satisfactory service that the new boats were ordered to be equipped with the same make of engine. Two new catalogues have been issued by Scho- field-Holden Company, Toronto, one devoted to motor boats and the other to equipment. The Company is making special references to its re- verse gear and under water exhaust. The ad- vantages of these features of equipment will be demonstrated at the Motor Shows. A fine combination is to be found in the O. U. Wonder, a twenty foot launch built by the Capital Boat Works of Ottawa, and fitted with a ten h.p. Wonder motor, made by the Wonder Manufacturing Company of Syracuse, N. Y. The complete cost is $425 and a speed of twenty miles per hour can be easily obtained. There is a good deal more to tell about these Wonder motors and the Company is wishful to tell it all by means of their catalogue which will be sert in response to any inquiry addressed to the head office, Syracuse, N. Y. The Sterling Engine Company, of Buffalo, N. Y., have received from the printers and are now distributing their 1911 catalog. This is a hand- some forty-eight page book very thoroughly il- lustrated and deseribing the different types ard sizes of engines. Tt also goes into complete detail regarding the different parts that enter into the. construction of engines; shows their enlarged factory, and also contains a number of boats 4!l powered with Sterling engines. One of these books will be sent free to anyone writing to tie Sterling Engine Company. Fifty years is a long time—but not too long to gain a perfect experience in the art of gun making. This is the record of the well known firm of T. P. Clabrough and Johnstone, Bir- mingham, England sole makers of the celebrated ‘‘Clabrough Guns.’’ Messrs. Clabrough and Johnstone believe that all Canadian sportsmen have an affectionate regard for British made weapons and rightly so, too. They suggest that there is an individuality about a British made gun which has and does defy imitation at the hands of competing manufacturers in other lands. They have studied the requirements of the Canadian market for many years and their works are now turning out various grades of guns which will not only maintain but enhance the name they have already made. ‘Most buyers in Canada ask for a gun, rigid, long wearing, eyeable, well bal- anced and above all with a close pattern and a hard hitter, for after all it is to results one must look. Messrs. Clabrough and Johnstone have realized this and are offering such weapons now to the Canadian sportsmen. They have re- cently issued their new art catalogue—printed in English, German, French and Spanish and priced in Sterling, Marks, Frances and American dollars. The English weights and measurements are also compared with the metric system and equivalents given. This list contains photograph- ic reproductions of every grade of gun and much useful information and ean be obtained by sports- men through their dealer or direct from the manu- facturers. A very fine catalogue is that issued by the Ferro Machine and Foundry Company, Cleveland, Ohio, for 1911. The cover, which shows Cap- tain Larsen’s boat with its Ferro Engine in the midst of the Niagara whirlpool rapids, has been produced by the ‘‘Offset Process’’ giving it a handsome effect and appearing as though an act- ual photo were pasted on the cover. The whole appearance is quite in character with the cover and both letterpress and illustrations are of a high class. The latter show clearly the wide range of usefulness open to the Ferro En- gines, including the auxiliary schooner, family launch, cabin cruiser, commercial boat and pow- er canoe, enabling every lover of water trips to take his pleasures conveniently and pleasantly while the more serious duties of life are not neglected. The prices and _ specifications of Ferro outfits are so simple and well arranged that prospective purchasers will have no trouble ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1381 Big Hunters TalkTo You In The Outer’s Book The world's foremost gun sportsmen contribute regularly to its pages practical, snappy articles telling about the new kinks and tricks in all kinds of shooting. Their suggestions on marksmanship, stalking and firearms will help you bag more game, big and little. We pay these men a high price for their articles because they furnish LIVE, inside information from unques- tioned authorities. SNAP UP THIS SPECIAL OFFER THREE MONTHS FOR 25 CENTS To prove its practical value and intense interest- ingness, we will send you The Outer’s Book, (regular subscription price $1.50 a year) three months for 25 cents. The cherished secrets of the world’s best shots, live stories of thrilling experiences with gun and rod, ripping pictures from outdoor life—are spread oui for you in its pages. Get your quarter into the mail today and see for yourself how valuable and fascinating THE OUTER’S BOOK really is. THE OUTER’S BOOK 51 Hathaway Building, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1382 in distinguishing the items of any particular out- fit and its price. It is clear that with the very wide range of use now open to motor power the Ferro will secure a considerable and ever growing share. Dr. Holford Walker of 65 St. George Street, Toronto, has ordered from the Gidley Boat Co. Ltd., of Penetanguishene, a very complete family~ runabout to be equipped with an 8 h.p. Ferro engine. This outfit will be used by the Doctor in the Georgian Bay district. The Ferro Machine & Tundry Co., of Cleve- land, Ohio, have closed a contract with the Mullins Steel Boat Co. of Salem, Ohio, whereby the latter company are to use the ‘‘ Ferro’’ Mar- ine Engines exclusively in all their requirements of 2 cycle engines for the season of 1911. A New Hessian model semi-military rifle has been placed on the market by the J. Stevens Arms and Tool Company, of Chicopee Falls, Massachus- etts, the rifle being specially designed to meet the conditions of the National Rifle Association for the inter-club prone shooting matches. The ROD AND GUN IN CANADA still retaining seaworthiness in a marked degree. The power plant will be the ‘‘Ferro’’ engines 01 either 4 or 12 h.p. single cylinder types, or the new 6 h.p. double cylinder ‘‘Special.’’ If ex- treme speed is wanted the standard “Ferro” 8 h.p. double cylinder, can be installed. Mr. Bas- tien is issuing an attractive circular on this line that is very interesting, and will be sent free on application. The new size of ‘‘Loew-Victor’’ 4 eylinder, 4 cycle, marine engines, cylinders 41%4’’ diameter by 5’’ stroke and rated at 15 to 30 h.p., speed 600 to 1000 r. p. m., made by the Loew Manu- facturing Co., Cleveland, Qhio, is meeting with distinct success in the 1911 market. The Mul- lins Steel Boat Co., of Salem Ohio, has placed a large order with the Loew Co., for this size, to be used in their larger size of hulls. Mr. 8S. L. Graham writes from Rome, Go.: Since the Jamison-Decker contest one would think the supremacy of the greatest killing bait for bass has narrowed down to the ‘‘Coaxer’’ or ‘ apparent to those who have given this important matter any consideration. ‘The principle obstacle in the way of effective administration is the divided jurisdic- tion.” He then adds: “The Department of Marine and Fisheries have recently furnished a striking proof of the correct Pah 5 | Ae tt tale & dcrisd-ooe on ee ee ee ee ee eee oe se” ONTARIO GAME AND ness of the above contention, the Deputy Minister informing me that the Minister had decided to abolish the close season for whitefish in the waters of Lake Erie fronting on the counties of Norfolk and Elgin. You will observe that this act of vandalism was carried out without his having the decency to consult you. Those responsible for that order in these days of conservation committed an in- jury to the Province of such magnitude that he and his descendants will be un- "PJIOM FY} JO pUd dy} 0} FI 1OF DUO} 0} aTqGe Those hundreds of tons of breeding fish that were destroyed during the month of November in Lake Erie were not owned by the Department issuing the destruc- tive order. Conservation of our natural productions is a sacred duty. May Na- ture be kinder to those responsible for the order than they have been in obey- ing the laws. I trust that this is the last we shall hear about abolishing close sea- sons and that all concerned will in future act more in accordance with common sense and justice by reverting to Na- ture’s perfect plan of reproduction even if there are -:ections looming up in the near future.” Apparently, Ottawa receives no more tender treatment than the critics. Carp, which four years ago were re- garded as a nuisance and for the destruc- tion of which bonuses were advocated, have now become a commercial factor in the fish business and promise soon to be- come almost as important in the New World as in the Old. “Reports have been circulated that the fishery laws have not been enforced in the Province. Of course it is not diffi- cult to find fault when pre-disposed and having an equivocal object in so doing. If the fishery laws ‘have not been en- forced in the Province during the last four years I would like to know what en- forcement they received and for what purpose during the twenty years preced- ing 1900? Those whose duty it was to collect arrears due previous to 1900 have concluded fishery protection was a sec- ondary consideration in such appoint- ments.” “Tt is generally conceded that the for- FISHERIES REPORT 1435 ests regulate the flow of water in the water courses and assure a supply during the dry seasons, while preventing sud- den and disastrous floods. While there is some doubt as to the extent of the ef- fect forests have in the rainfall there is no longer any doubt as to the beneficial effect of forests in conserving water re- sulting from rainfalls. It has been prov- ed that rainfall in forests compared with the open country is in the proportion of 100 to 92.5 while the evaporation in the forests is only one third of that in the open country remote from forests. It is alleged that failure to conserve the for- ests in Europe has caused most dis- astrous results, not only from uncontrol- lable floods but also from long continued dry weather, resulting in rivers being re- duced during the dry season to a series of death dealing stagnant pools, resulting from evaporation caused ‘by the unwise destruction of the forests. It is conced- ed that the absolute destruction of the forests is a prolific source of drought and frequently disease. The Depart- ment is frequently asked by farm- ers and others having streams running through their property what should be done to enable them to establish trout ponds or stock the streams. To be successful the banks of both should be planted with trees, for the twofold purpose of preventing evap- oration and providing shade for the fish. For this purpose any of the species of willow are suitable.” “This year’s experience with the rais- ing of bass fingerlings with the single pond at Brantford was a_ pronounced success. Over 50,000 of these were plac- ed in the various inland waters of the Province this insuring in a few years good angling both to our own anglers and for the thousands of tourists visit-’ ing our Province each year. I must here mention that much of the success attained was due to the faithful service rendered by Mr. J. T. Edwards, who was placed in charge. The knowledge he has acquired in two years’ work fits ‘him’ well for the services required of him in the more extensive work he will now. undertake in connection with the series 1436 of ponds constructed in the village of Mt. Pleasant, five miles from Brant- ford and in which it is hoped to raise at least 300,000 fingerlings next year. The place for the erection of these breed- ing ponds was wisely chosen as water in abundance can be had and it would be difficult to find a more natural place in which fish can congregate.” The ponds are near railways and transportation for re-stocking purposes will be easy. More angling permits were sold last year than the year before and that not. withstanding various drawbacks which, kept away many visitors who would. otherwise have enjoyed the unexcelled fishing the Province offers. The obser- vance of the laws and regulations show- ed great improvements and anglers were realising that regulations were made in the interests of the fisheries, not for one or two years but for all time to come and were lending aid in enforcing the law. Never in the history of the Province have the fisheries received such protec- tion as was afforded last year through the vigilance of the crews of the patrol boats belonging to the Department, From early spring the boats were on con, stant patrol never ceasing their vigilance night or day if the occasion required. The Edna Ivan patrolled the Great Lakes and did not go out of commission until December first when all fishing had prac- tically ceased for the season. Had such protection been given the fishing in our Great Lakes in former years they would not have been in the depleted condition they were when handed over to the Pro- vince. The few years the Provincial Government have had this service in charge have shown such marked improve- ments (notwithstanding inadequate close seasons) that from all sections of the country reports have been received ex- pressing satisfaction with the result. The Navarch operated on the Bay of Quinte, River St. Lawrence and a por- tion of the Rideau waters. Many illeg- al nets were discovered and promptly seized and confiscated. These waters need the most careful protection in the interests of both net fishermen and ang- lers. The the Kawartha Naiad_ patrolled whitefish ‘ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Lakes and Lake Simcoe. On the latter lake the illegal fishing of previous years carried on openly during the spawning — season for salmon trout was stopped al- though it meant night and day work dur- ing the period. The result of this work will be seen in the great improvement of the fishery in a few years. Protection on the Rideau Lakes was given by the Ella C., and as the whole of the Rideau waters are becoming more popular each year the expenditure on this boat was more than justified. The Veza was assigned to the North Channel of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay patrolling from the beginning of May until the middle of November. As- sistance was given on the Rideau waters by the launch Mermaid, on the Muskoka lakes by the launch Meenagha, the inner channel of Georgian Bay by the Flor- ence and in the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario by the launch Aggie B. Good work was also done by the launches end -the ‘best protection so far given was af- forded to the fisheries. The number of carcasses of deer car- ried by the express companies during the open season of 1909 was 3,923 and 24 car- casses of moose. These figures showed a slight decrease over the previous year which was accounted for by fewer hunt- ers. going into the woods in 1909. Inspector W. W. Holden reported that on the whole the commercial fishing was not se good in 1909. Both trout and are becoming less plentifui each year. There were three sugges- tions for improvement: First—Establish enough hatcheries to take care of all the spawn now destreyed. Second—Provide a close season that really protects. . Third—Stop all commercial fishing for a number of years. In the first place hatcheries are a suc- cess and if all the waters could be made as prolific as Lake Erie (which is pe- culiarly adapted for fish life) nothing more would be heard of the scarcity of fish. Secondly the present close season does not protect and no season of thirty days can do so when applied to the whole ~ Province, the spawning season varying — ONTARIO GAME AND FISHERIES REPORT different localities. Either a close ason suitable to the different ‘waters ould be enacted or one season made 1g enough to cover them all. From ‘tober fifteenth to December first nuld, Mr. Holden believes, protect yut and whitefish in all the waters of e Province. The necessity for the third suggested easure, will, he hopes never come, ough it is likely if something else 1s t done. Carp, which a few years ago were to destroyed by bounties are now caught d sold by men who are willing to pay the privileges. Carp are going to be e cheap fish of the future. They in- 2ase- very rapidly, are easily caught certain seasons, stand shipping well d arrive in distant markets in good ndition. Mr. Holden advocates a bag limit for rtridge, and while admitting that it yuld be difficult to enforce believes it nuld materially help the cause of pro- ‘tion. A ‘boat for protective purposes is bad- required on Lake Superior, there being other way to protect the shores from ult Ste. Marie to Port Arthur. Emphasis is laid upon the difficulties countered where the open seasons for o kinds of game frequenting the same ound or waters are not alike. The en season for snipe and other shore rds for instance opens on September teenth. If many ducks are around the mptation must be great for those fif- en days and of course no objection can made to guns being carried in places >quented by both kinds of birds. Mr. Holden likewise advocates the li- nsing of all trappers either resident or n-resident and the furnishing of blanks | which returns of the catch may be ade. Inspector Hunter recommends that the en season for ducks, plover, snipe, et- tera begin on the same date, namely ptember fifteenth and that no winter apping for ‘rats be allowed as this can- t be done without injuring their uuses. He also recommends the pro- bition of the sale of wild ducks for ree years and the licensing of trappers. 1437 These reports are followed by extracts from the reports of all the Fish and Game Guardians in the Province. Most of them contain nothing out of the common but one or two are exceptional. Thus Warden William Burt, of Simcoe, states that the wild ducks around Long Point Bay were more numerous than ever last year. A considerable number of black ducks bred in the marshes. Before the settling up of the North West black ducks were never known to breed in this neighborhood. It is supposed that owing to disturbances in the North West they have changed their breeding places and are now breeding numerously in the southern marshes where they are pro- tected. The limitation of shooting by the members of the shooting clubs has had a beneficial effect in increasing the number of ducks that formerly pursued another route but now go by Long Point. He would have muskrat killing in De- cember stopped and the use of dogs, spears and guns in the taking of muskrats prohibited. Overseer P. A. Leitch, of Nepigon, has much to say that is of interest about that famous river. He advocates the issuing of daily and weekly licenses and believes with new transportation facilities Lake Nepigon will prove the finest tourist re- sort on the €ontinent. A danger, how- ever, is felt for the trout fishing. The Government has advertised timber berths for sale and it is feared the purchasers may endeavor to bring all the timber to Lake Superior via the Nepigon River. The Nepigon is a national river and it is felt that it would be a. crime to spoil this stream by the running of logs and pulpwood down that river. Many of the wardens advocate gun licenses, others would prohibit the sale of venison and several advocate the pro- hibition of dogs in deer hunting. A good many dwell upon the destructive- ness of wolves and would have stronger measures taken for the reduction of their numbers. :Chatless. duaice: A doctor from Toronto is. credited with a large amount of this kind of work. It is too bad that such people are allowed to break the Game Laws openly and it is all right to limit the shooting to one deer per man. A correspondent writing from North Battleford, Saskatchewan, states that the fall shooting in his neighborhood was very good last fall. Goose shooting was particularly good and a friend and him- self obtained forty-seven of these fine birds—a number which enabled them to remember many good friends who had extended such courtesies to them at var- ious times and pay them back with a goose. The wild goose of the West makes fine eating. The English magpie is reported among the migrants to the Northwest, one fine specimen having been secured by W. H. Portman, conductor on the Canadian Northern, when travelling to Neeland, Manitoba. The bird was identified by several naturalists. The long drawn out litigation between the Ste. Anne’s Fish and Game Club and the Riviere Ouelle Pulp and Lumber Company has been settled in the Supreme Court of Canada, although there is some talk of taking the case to the Privy Coun- cil in England. 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All addressed to Mark Ont. communications to be Sprague, Secretary, Belleviile, STRAY SHOTS. Mr. E. Miller of Newmarket, Eng., won the grand prize for pigeon shooters at Monte Carlo, scoring 18 birds straight. Italy and England have each won the trophy fourteen times. The Ingersoll Gun Club will be: represented in the Western Ontario Trap Shooters’ League again this season. This decision was arrived at by the members of the Club at a general meeting. ‘ * A Gun Club with Bob Wheeler as Sec.-Treas. has been formed some at Radville, Sask., and twenty-five members enlisted. WESTERN ONTARIO TRAP- SHOOTERS’ LEAGUE. Delegates from the elubs in the Western On- tario Trapshooters’ League met in Brantford on March fifteenth, but owing to the inability of some of the representatives to be present, noth- ing definite was decided upon. It was proposed to have two tournaments during the year at two places in the league, one on July il August. The league is eomposed of the following clubs, Stratford, Woodstock,. Ingersoll, Brantford and London. INGERSOLL VS. BRICKTON (LONDON). Home and home matches have been played be- tween the members of these clubs with the fol- lowing results. At Ingersoll: Ingersoll. prickton. Kirbyson °..16 23—39 Walker ..:.. 18 21—39 Tonson 2 204 ee Walrd ene ee 1 Nicols ...23 22—45 R. Warde ...22 23—34 Partlo 3... «2551238485 Ro Daye aoe 24. 24 —48 Totaleeie Total 165 Ingersoll won by 8 birds. THE TRA P Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada is the Official Organ ef the Canada Trap-Shooting Association. All should be addressed to W. A. Smith, Editor ““The Trap” King and the other on the first Monday of _ communications sville, Ont. At London:— Ingersoll. 15 15 20 Brickton. 15 15 20 Kirbyson .10 9 17—36 Walker ... 6 11 14—31 lonsonmeees 1 12 15—39 J. Warde .11 12 17—40 Nicols ....10 9 13—32 R. Warde .12 12 14—38 Partlo .13 9 16—88 R. Day ..15 14 18—47 Total 145 Brickton won by eleven birds and were de- clared the winners of the series by three birds. Total 156 Notes. diffieult. “aviated” On both occasions the shooting was Glover broke 57 x 60 at Ingersoll but at London. x * * Walker and Nicols both “blew”. J. eaten ek 17 21 38 BE. Beattie: =. es ee eee 18 18 36 J... B. Bunn 2-32 ee eee 12 19 31 a--A. Phillips: : gataeneeeee ee 16 15 31 Am VV. AM h00) ee Ae 13 17 30 Mr. Forbes, 37; R. Sibbett.— ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Yen ey scrap tacccivec tees 19 ll 30 Dro P. > Birkett. sas ee ee 14 15 29 V.. Win. ROgeTSHe.. Big eee ae 11 15 26 WW: Horbes 5) Ses. ee oe 12 13 25 W > Williams er ee eet 12 12 24 Wy Re SVC GILG acer ee te ll 10 21 Extra events (25 birds): S. E. Sangster, 20; J. B. Harkin, 19; Dr. F. Birkett, 19, 14; W. Forbes, 17, 12; J.-A. Phillips; 163 and, Ve; Rogers, 13, 9. The largest attendance of members since last summer, shot on March eleventh. While the high guns shot fairly well, the average of everybody was not up to expectations. B. Beattie led Class A. with 40x50, winning its spoon, while J. Bradley captured Class B. spoon. The wind, which was from the east, made the right-quarter bird drop quickly, caus- ing a large percentage of the lost birds. The scores : — B. Beattie W: C. Little J. Bradley 18 22 49 22 16 38 18 20 38 Soph anesteres...ra. nice 20 17 37 ASM. Dechene 222 tae oan ee iwi 19 36 Vo VS Rogers Sane ie 16 18 34 AM W Scr broop se. S5ere aaa 16 18 34 Ry Abs Sibbittaecsey nae eee 15 17 32 Weed COLD Y= seencce a ae eee 14 18 2 HS WeatBirket ties. ee eee 12 18 32 Dist ReadVMieN ellen gst eseceecisuast 13 15 28 W. =b: -Cameron® 7. >: aoe 15 He 28 A. ods eS See ee Peo ees 12 27 We Borbesies 2.5.08. eee 13 ial 24 Twohey Stee en toa oe il J2 ~ 23 Jt--Bs Buniie ssa ae os aoe 13 9 22 Extra events (25 birds)—B. Beattie, 21: S. F. Sangster, 20; A. W. Throop, 19; J. Bradley, 20; R. A. Sibbitt, 20, 15; V. V. Rogers,.17; J. B. Bunn, 16; H. B. Billings, 14; A. J. Phillips, 14; F. Birkett, 13; A. M. Dechene, 14; W. Forbes, 12. TORONTO DOINGS. Stanley Gun Club, The regular weekly shoot on February eleventh was well attended, and considerable interest was manifested in the handicap events, varying from 16 to 20 yards. The two silver spoons were won by Halford in Class B. with 22 out of 25 at 17 yards, and by Geo. T. Scheibe in Class A. with 22 out of 25 at 16 yards. There was a high wind, which made the targets hard to locate, and most of the shooters had their average cut down in ~ consequence. The following were the _ scores made: Shot at. Broke JOSGLING =! 5, Ge zie oe ee 140 109 Stevens: 37: Fo5 sate eee 140 107 BLY. (3. .2ccl die heats Cie eee 100 71 Hulme: 22:2. Se ere oe 90 70 Macdonald” 72 uceee o-oo aeee 85 47 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1495 WHERE QUALITY COUNTS. 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Scheibe ...... 79 62 ES ELGRUSAIT UTI sos teies Prep croncFois ov 7 Sree 75 61 | SUNS AGIA Ny pS eet a irra >” 75 40 Massimo Ham eas 2-1 crs 32 aeons 65 44 Halford weet, Soa Sa eee 50 41 Men uby chs: cat Sees sae 5) 40 Ndlans.*.25. =... © ae eee ee 50 38 Mol és... sarc eee ee 50 37 (TAY ce Soe ht eee eee re ee ee 50 23 ander ee cia eee hace ere rats 40 21 Wouplas ie tts nies = i era ated k 40 19 JM UPS ee Ses Aes hemor Maen Chel Cacti ENG 35 25 Socketisteeye ta. Bien ee 30 2] SUoH ay: Se Soe einen Bry et mens 25 21 SIRO WATS Oper eases ics or oie carting ian 10 6 On February twenty fifth the club started the high average shoot, and it proved to be the larg- est turnout of the season. The day was ideal for shooting, and some very - good scores were made, Stevens broke 25 straight, this being the first this season. Jennings broxe 24 out of 25, and seven other scores showed 23 out of 25, most of them being made at 18 yards. In class B. quite a few of the boys made from 20 to 22 out of 25. Mr. Smith, of Port Rowan, was a visitor, and also took part. The following are the com- plete scores :— ; Shot at. Broke Maedonald .......... 155 96 WOselingetes crn. o- eeeee 130 118 Renton er... 2. eee 100 91 Jenunics=en ser. =. > 2: eee eee 100 83 Ml wots 2 tt 100 84 Wakefield ; 4 100 Tes Olarkesy (eee scst eee 33 SLCVCNS ue ue eee Re ee ae 64 Miviawn yee aS k . ee ee 59 Scheibe . oh ee 75 58 Saywien etre ers. 2.06 Soe 70 53 Dr WVaneWuzeigiss% 3). eet eee 65 43 lett: Soe ee ec eee 60 31 Meni Wyekie ea esa 22 ok Sa ee 65 53 Hogarth>7 27. 65 52 Ini iam ee ee. 2a Pe eee 65 46 Harrison pee. —- 65 46 Gray tse Wate a 31 Buchanan ee | Diet PENT mm eS 42 Dd kins® a2 Sees... 2 5S oe eres 50 41 Pearsall (Shee |... eo eee 50 39 ‘Alexandets 442 see. 220e Bee 40 32 Holmes ° @ 2. eee 40 30 Albert! <4 22. ee 5 Re eee 40 29 Balfordic fete .n0e.. oe 35 26 Done lag ris ee ae ere ee eee 35 16 NS Dela tee eens 4) yee oe aceon 25 28 ite karen Seite... e ees 25 8 SM Glyn v1 Aero. hack Bie eras 15 12 NIT ONS ons ore: . nd en eee 10 6 The second shoot of the high average series was held on March fourth. Owing to the high wind the seores were not up to the usual mark. The scores: Shot at. Broke LYS eB em, 120 74 Stevens 22 o> eee. eee ee 100 78 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Hulme“: 2S SSS See 100 ifs Aljexander:.-2.....2 22 ee eee 95 64 Schelbée=.2042. 322s ee eee 90 60 McDonald .223 ee ee 90 50 Ingham ~...0%.20- 6. pee coe 75 54 yne™ . >. 63 se eee ee 50 42 Wakefield: see Sic tees eee 50° 41 Vivian Socks cee ee 50 41 Vane ‘Duzer®:.5 306.2 ee 50 39 Halford.” Stic. Sate ce ee 50 39 DSAwden — | jee. och ee eee 50 38 Hovarth :.4 cette -cni eee 50 34 Douglas 222 5. 2.3 2se te se ee 50 27 Albert! . )j.243.40 3 ee 50 26 GEAY: 2S. cee ae ee eo eee 50 20 Buchanan oe 2 ae eee eee 45 34 Teneblyche 2s Wigs sa ee 40 28 Holmés..;.. =... Gee eee eee 40 19 1h gee eee - eee BESS |. 35 32 Lian dy, 32. te, oh eee ee 30 12 dking 2328 (25. ge See ee 25 18 Stanley 27.294. onetine ee 25 15 IELITONS ¥ > 20S oe ee 15 8 Notwithstanding the high winds. very good shooting was done, on March eleventh, especially by Dunk, who broke 25 birds out of 25, and Jen- nings, 23 out of the same number. Edkins and Hogarth had to shoot off four times owing to a tie which Hogarth won by one bird. The Scores: Shot at. Broke Macdonald”. :.2:22>- eee 125 70 Hogarth’ \;5. 2. Rx 15 Ve ee = eee 115 87 Bleetit 22-2: os, ees ee ee 115 61 Bdikins* ys. 423 se a eee 100 7 iNlexsander 324 ©, start oo ee 100... 68 NFL) epi ROA SRS Te ee So i - 90 74 DGse bi SES ee eee eee _ 90 69 Springer OAs. Sto: se eo eee 76 - 54 Inghont ives: Sats - sche eee 75 42 Renton 28.5 so bi oe ee 7d 4] Socket: 256-3: 322 toe eee 70 48 Hulme: te eee ee eee 65 53 Van. Duzer saat. See eee 65 48 Stevens: = 3 esc noe eee eee 65 32 Gray. 05. ARAL ee 2 65— 28 JENNINGS: 4. AeA een Seca ee 60 45 Sawden: > 20) 2)3 Goes ee Hate 40 Varwian’ 0.23% 2 eee one eee 55 37 Schieber 22 fie ee eee 30 Buckie RS 2 ea ee eee 50 37 Wakefield: 22.225. 52 oo eee 30 34 Alberti cost ce) i253 SS eee 50 26 Lauridiy? {sie a ke eee ae 45 28 Halfords o.% Sos ee eee ee 40 34 Dovglas. 22.6 dea ee ee 40 23 Ten! Wyck: § Fate ee eee 35 28 Stanley ic. 9500 ee 35 14 Holmes* >) 2 SSS Se ee 25 19 HiTONS..« none cca eee ee eee 10 6 National Gun Club. The National Gun Club held a shoot on Febru- ary eleventh. Scores: Shot at. Broke IR. Beare... 2250 ft ee ee eee 50 33 Re ‘Waterworth —->:— >= eee 50 Diba ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1497 CUT SHOWS LIGHTNING FAST LOCK READY FOR ACTION DON’T COUNT LOCK PARTS UNTIL YOU SEE fooeM IN THE GUN READY FOR’ ACTION @ All gun makers claim a simple lock but no amount of paper-talk will make a lock simple. The gun itself must consist of the fewest possible parts——advertising cannot accomplish this. 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Sones chp aerate 30 17 Ce Reareteres eo ee eee 30 14 Wimesic Kean ds sili sar. staiaretotoroneral-ere 30 21 Jee Monkmani=.- soso eras eee) 22 CRW Clit scat ters ote Sorte cee 20 16 aU MLR WES OM is pre cecicte ah oot aoe 25 13 Waprentsre fs oe. covicces weenie eee 20 6 Cra MeKkenzie." 52 3c ee eee 20 ll MeDonald® amet aatcmenian Bee 10 7 A shoot was held on March eleventh for hand- some silver cups and spoons. The wind was against good scores, A very interesting tie was shot off between Bruswick and Vivian. It took 30 birds to declare Bruswick the winner. Scores: Shot at. Hit Bruswiek is3.000-ee ore Cee 70 51 CB Harrisons eee eee 50 33 Wee PGaCOCk 220 e So ke eee 50 31 HW mCoathere Pega Ae oo A day in the field with dog and gun Is made perfect When your loads are RIGHT YOU WILL HAVE RIGHT LOADS IF YOU ORDER NOW MADE IN CANADA. You can shoot with practically no noise if your rifle is fitted with a Maxim Gun Silencer. In duck hunting it enables you to kill the crippled birds which now get away or get beyond the range of the shotgun. The reduced noise also permits birds to come in more frequently. Makes crow shooting asport. The big game hunter also needs a Maxim Gun Silencer. With it you can shoot quietly around the camp (either to keep the table supplied or to test your markmanship) without taking chances of driving big game away. Improves Your Marksmanship. The Silencer not only eliminates {he gun report, but also reduces the recoil more than two-thirds. This stops flinching and improves marksmanship. The U.S. Government has adopted the Silencer in its high power Springfield rifles. With the Silencer you can hold target practice indoors, free from annoying noise. The Silencer can be fastened on or taken off with a twist of the wrist. It has no moving parts and cannot wear out. You should be able to get the Silencer from your sporting goods dealer or gunsmith. If he cannot supply you write tous. Stace make and model number of your rifle. Price for .22 cal. (ready to attach—no threading), $5.00; high power rifles, any cal. $7.00. MAXIM SILENT FIREARMS CO. PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO 1500 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 35, G.. Wolfe (Chief Pound Maker) 33, Ten Eyck ©. BE: McGaw ...--..2......-.-o-- 95 76 (Chief Saginaw) 32. Re ©, -Harris.-£.: ¢. eee 70 48 All-ecomers—Brunswieck 44, McAdam 42, Jen- T. F. Hodgson ..,............... 70 65 nings 42, Springer 39, Seager 39, Davidson 37. C. N. Bernard .-.7....-..7..-m: 70 50 Stanley 37, Pickering 35, Devins 34, Carey 32, Ross Major Singer ................... 105 89 31, Girvin 26, Harrison 37. By. Ry (Pitcher setae ser es ee oe 35 28 = Aa (Craig oo teat oe ee 69 55 The final shoot for the Hunter Trophy took M. Rosenthal ............/.22.5% 120 82 place on March eleventh. Pickering winning. In J. G. Shaw ......°..........2.. 50 44 the spoon shoot Duff was a winner, and shared in J. F. Ross ....=.-.-5....325-ee 50 47 the division of a sweep with Fenton and G. Wolfe. W. Kirvin ....................-. 30 19 Scores :— J; -; “Murphy, =a ee 25 19 Final in Hunter Trophy— HJ: “Drimble.. +222 45 eee 35 28 Pickerinos ) 2.) cca. 2a cee. MASS ee eee (3. Gy samibl yoo. wa ao 70 59 [NUE ot gigs AI As A eh Pe RINE ca 66. “PJ: Boothers. = a.) ee 60 55 AMEAVOULG > by. coc es. > Sect roe oe Nee oe eee Gor > BY Bond? Soe or ne ee 70 63 |2fiiel a he, See Re tort SEE SRS Sie sO s¥ eS 63: Gre Mason 222 oi oe aeos cs eee 60 48 ee VVOLG! oo hod oe re re eee eee eee 60> ~= yond Giese. 5 6 ne ee 75 68 WATCY 95 o.. c tia ticts ce are otis, oles ace pitas Reet eae 50 EVANS es Sioa, rae, coe Spee ee or eee een 48 : On March fourth the day was fine and some Saturday shoot— Shot at Broke. good shooting toox place, G. Mason winning the OS 70 44 Dupont Medal and the silver spoon. The scores: MSGENEW.S® ©.:. soccer ace ee eeu 40 Carey sie... yc eee rT ans Shelia ye eee G. .. Smith =. o>... 2235s 80 55 Rickerin 0% 2 .25> ere Ane eee 60 38 ; EGAanT = 39 As Ex Graig); 05 Ree 60 43 RN alan fa ee eer es Pe Be z0 47 Pi de Boothe... i220 ee eee 55 44 ingte eS eee Cae eee 60 37 T. Ds MeGaw \.... .2p 000s. eee 35 21 eS Hee tt a ORD chic co cccke Sl ta Gun aie i : = Delia eae Lat, RG ee etcan 60 34 R. C2 Harris «3. 252 sides See 45 28. Marsh orcs acini a-Si eo re e 60 44 Tag Od gs Ona Ae ee pee ze : =) McGaw. 2.c20 the ee 35 19 Bentontnrs...3's sees ee oe 60 43 0. 2 = a Wolkes. “S02 oo ee ee 50 39 G. Mason 4 \da Sate See ee 70 56 G Wolfe...) 2S eee 50 3] J. A. Shaw .................025, 60 44 I, W.. by onde... se chee en ee 35 24 Oz;D:, Ten, Wyclo eat. sir ee eee 35 20: Balmy Beach’ Gun" Club: : 19;- “MCG TONY 03 soni S: 4557 a ee 35 14 A good turnout of members and friends were ~.q- A> @iyvin .-......0..2..2.0..: 35 18: present and some good shooting took place on the Ww. 4 CGatler ..a et oe eee on SS Tox afternoon of February eighteenth; TF. “Wasoiie “weed. Bille io) 2 se ee 100 S4. was high gun) in the Dupont, Medal with gape caih a. eee 25 16 24 out of 25, also winning the silver spoon. Wi AcsBiicke.<2 ee eee 35 2G: Scores :— Shot at Broke jy & Murphy ..............000-- 35 a4 P. J. Boothe ..............++.55, 75 59 E.. Bond, 22 Se oe eee 65 49 GAH. Smith ......c50e see 85 62 Ao Mudse. 22s 2 Sa eee 20, 1G Wi MeDufi~: 22. . aes See LOOP 7 “ ite eh Eodeson. .. sae 50 32 : Esaee 1. Rosenthal. ....=4. oe 100 53 On March eleventh, F. W. Lyonde won the silver Peso Wallaces-:-2....% oe 40 24 spoon in the 25 bird event, getting 24 out of 25. i MeGronm).. 2 oe tee 50 26 The rabbit shoot went to C. D. Ten Eyck with Bir fic ROSS) aoa ees Bens Meee 20 12 -:10 straight. The scores: i Re sohnson °:: = 2) eee ee 55 38 f Shot at Broke. Wa Da vistas: et ees ee 70 58 Be L WROSS es Seen eee 40 28: BV SEB oc 25 18 TY. 2D. WeGaNT ca ee eee 45 37 WOW), slyionder serie an eee 45 38 Pi d-,.Boothes. rer ote Seer 50 4] C>~ Spencer... cu eae =. Saee 40 22 a Mod osont ie. ee eee eee 40 34 Fe Crag ons one ee. ee 20 18 CDr “Renal cK te ere 105 93° Ges MA SOT eae cgh oe Eee eee 70 64 Geo. Grey” s.. 2 van eee 75 54 aso Loman... oo te eee sree 20 16 A. Evans’). 25 sete se ice ae 85 61 — G. . Mason iit) 21S eee eee 40 32 Some good shooting took place on February J. G. Shaw ........2...!........- 70 52 twenty-fifth. T. F. Hodgson . won the sealed “OO! BE. McGaw <2.0 222-2) oeeee 40 28 handicap with 25 straight and T.-D! McGaw the | BeeR, Pitcher ee ee eee 35 22 Dupont medal ‘and silver’ spoon with 25 straight. “J. S. Wallace .......2.-2.2.-.. 2 35 19 Scores: CAS Garvin)! eee 35 18 Shot at. ~Breh®“'W. H. Dalton ~.. 22023. 20 16 W.. Ro Draper “See. oe eee 70 48 A> Townsend” % 2; 52. eet eee 60 28 Ge D. Len Eyck. x2 sare eee 80 65 Court «Thompson (¢ = 7" see see 75 70 eee) MeGsiw. . -. 1.5.2 sos ce ae 80 73 J, &. Murphy --....- eee 25 16 ae a ROD AND GUN IN CANADA [501 Why Don’t You ID Reload Your Shells? ge / You must know that the empty shells represent a Sm eek . x +] exe 5 WY ae ie white RATION very big part of the expense of factory ammunition. Se f Do you know th: it by reloading your shells you can j not only save money by reducing your shooting expenses, but also do better shooting with less =| wear on your gun ? Rifle and pistol cartridges can be reloaded from 10 to 30 times each with entire success. This means a very big saving for any man who loves to shoot. Even if you use a high-power, big- game rifle, you can produce your own high-power cartridges with hard or soft point bullets, with all the range and power of the factory ammunition, greater accuracy and with less wear on the barrel of your rifle. You can also load your cartridges with medium or short range Jeads, varying the range and power to suit the conditions. Shotgun shells can be very successfully reloaded two or three times each. A loading outfit costs very little, and you can then load as few or as many shells as you wish with just the right loads for the occasion. Every gun club should have an Ideal loading machine. Ask for our free booklet ‘‘ Hints on Reloading Shotgun Shells.’ The Ideal Hand Book contains 140 pages of practical information regarding all American rifles, shotguns and pistols and the proper ammunition for use in them. It tells how bullet moulds are made—how to cast your bullets and z A reload your shells. Sent free to any shooter The Marlin Firearms Co. for three stamps postage by 67 WILLOW STREET, NEW HAVEN, CONN. en A WONDERFUL VICTORY FOR THE PARKER GON. = At the Great Western Handicap, held at Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Feb. 17, Mr. Fred Gilbert won the event by the magnificent score of 25 straight, and 5 straight in the shoot-off = of the tie, standing at the extreme handicap mark of 33 yds. Mr. Fred Cockerel at 30 yds. and Mr. H. Dunnell, at 31 yds., made scores of 25 straight. These three gentlemen were the only ones to tie, and all were shooting the ‘‘OLD RELIABLE’’ PARKER GUN. Mr. Gilbert at this tournament shot at 475 targets, losing but 21,—thereby winning first average for the tournament. __N.Y. Salesrooms, 32 Warren St. PARKER BROS., Meriden, Conn. 1502 AR CL INGER HIG? BRAS pn Wen BEERS Za 12 US 0) 1s a or ar 40 33 Court Thompson, in the 25 bird shoot, made 24, 23 and 23. Gutta Percha Gun Club Skoot. There was a good muster of members at the weekly practice shoot of the Gutta Percha Gun Club at the grounds, Mimico, on February eleventh. Jack Beattie of the mechanical warehouse was one of the spectators. Jack thought he would lise to try a shot at the birds instead of being an onlooker, He tried a few shots, and the manner in which he “potted” the clay ‘uns was a revel- ation to some of the expert gunners. Beattie is evidently a crack shot. It has been proposed that at an early date the members hold a dollar handicap sweepstakes shoot, the stakes to be di- vided into first, second, and third prizes. All the members are eager to enter the handicap, therefore the prizes will be worth the winning. F. C. Holland, president of the Club has been sick with an attack of the grippe. He is now con- valescent. Scores: Shot at Broke. ResSibbaldetess 6. saat ee ee 25 17 VBC 15 Bll kee pee ation Pa PALA es est 25 15 Wer... Weller. <:5., dys cake 25 14 AMT lg a. rte eee ee ere 25 14 J. 2 Glass ee 2 ee eee aes 25 12 Hee Balkiervert. s . se cik e eee ee 25 1i A. Hill -captured the first prize and T. Rush- worth the second prize in the first handicap spoon shoot on February twenty-fifth. The scores:— Shot at. Broke. AE ics eh spe eho ce cis, Pee 20 18 SPaIshwOreh soe) A. cee ee 20 16 Mee Sibbald! chit sare eee nee 20 15 EE oe cee ane es oe eee 20 12 ee DCR GbOse 5). cc here ee 20 12 ee Balken an oc a ene ee ee 20 12 AR «di iiiry |) Ae Sea oreere oa cies oe see ls 9 Her Gu PEO and! ce 54 .cc-t eer eee 20 10 Hie BruUMptOMy tee ee gt ae 20 10 J (Glass 22-85% 2099 es 2 ee 15 8 JAS Evans a Se. a. eee 15 8 AS. \Stevensn.ico oct core eee 15 i Hy cEky det. ohianl oe a ae ere 15 7 bWieslieaimons) te. ee eee eee cae 15 7 Pigeon Shoot at Halfway House. W. Hulme defeated A. Kingdom in a pigeon shoot for $20 at the Halfway House. Hulme’s fifth bird fell dead out of bounds. The scores: Kangedoml 252. OD 2s 0) Be ae 2 Pash Weasklinlme: 3-.- 12: 2a Stale ie? alo HAMILTON HAPPENINGS. There was a good attendance at the Hamilton Gun Club on February eighteenth, and a good program of events was shot off. In the third ROD AND GUN IN CANADA shoot for the Klein and Binkley championship tro- phy, H. Spratt was high with 22. Scores: Shot at. Hit Jee Crooks? St Aas eee eee 60 55 OC. "THOMSON =... ee 95 7d Be OW: Watson se eee 110 70 A.D: Bates). oe eee 70 49 EB; OStarbc 2a See ae ee ee 85 51 «Oliver 50 iw 2c eae 60 41 ‘D> Reid! 2. 2353 ee eee 110 i8 ASS Hall’ -ma...< eee 65 40 Reeee Our. 32s So. See ee eee 50 3 1n fb 25] oi i tng ae nD) 9 a ieee at een 45 an ING kc ts te ent rod eee eae ee ee 45 26 MOS Ge SV CMs ic nae es). ee ease eee 50 30 WNIBNG Tis vas sta caieomnceat i oe 36 20 DTA bby 9... Rae eo hak eater ae 30 20 PTL ORS 0 cet 2 a ee ee ee 25 16 We House:.! 20.) eae een oe 25 14 C#-Ereeman =... 337222 3 ee 25 20 On March eleventh, J. Dillon. was high gun for the day. The scores: Shot at Hit. N. Armstrong ee et eae. 75 61 Je Dillon setae: et ee ieee ey 50. i» 42 Baxter oe ett ee eee 50 38 Neate oe Se Se ee a 62 40 Davis Wess. eae tee ee 50 30 Wa Bush 28 ee eee ee OO 30 R. Wright... . ices eee 25 12 REIT seb en ee ee 30 16 EJ OnnS Ones 2 conto A eee ee 25 8 Ch Breemanres24:76o0s ea eee 25 2A Gly neaeiisetns heen ee Se ee ie 10 6 Bartonville Club. The Bartonville Club held its weekly shoot on Feb. 16. H. Anderson was high gun for the day. The scores: Shot at Broke. Mee Stipes: Sas 5 eee 25 13 ‘A Parmenter Ge hons.. eee 25 15 Keretehmarns 6 ieee oe 50 36 Ker Wihitmore-.00). 300) ae ee 25 12 CG. GL Byer (orc. eae es 25 19 Si House)-.. <4). : cite e eee 25 15 Bee POtLr ultima .:: Aslan 25 16 Ey Arid ersonspce. st Ae sane eee 25 20 RPeHT eS YER, ma. yo ee eee Ir oe at Je: Nairne.. = 2.5 ene 25 17 _On February 23rd, F. Watson was high gun Scores: Shot at Broke Fi Pottrufivt ee > eee ee ee 25 19 S;. House’ = ee ee 25 20 Ga. SYCL ee. . eee eee 25 i6 Demessmnith: 2°". Deepa ta ae 25 12 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA A: Parmenter: 32m te oc eee 25 1d H, Andersonmes -- tee eee 25 2) J: Wain! S72 or en 25 19 W... House -=358. 2S eee 25 16 W.- Jarvis: .c hee ee eee “2d 17 M... Trecunnos = 22 ieee eee 25 14 Fl. Watson... = 2.- 24.) eee 35 32 Sprinestead= — e e e 25 22 Nretchmany At Saat oe eee 25 19 GETTING READY AT BELLEVILLE. A number of members of the Belleville Gun Club met at the range on February third and en. . joyed a splendid afternoon’s sport. Two events were pullea off at which the following scores were made,— Shot at Broke 1. ar ey eb Sn. es ae ee 50 42 Er Days ckasecn ee a ae ee 50 39 Ar Mott = ine? |e an ee ee 50 34 Gs Ward ba nclite o> Stee etn” renee 50 27 Tis Boyle = eae ee 50 28 dia cars Peed C725, Sa gee ie SANS See Ot. 25 18 MiiSprague® ose = 25 17 J. Woodley EE OTe get geht Wc An dre wSit en.) ho eet ee 25 14 (seo; Williams: 4205 on eee 25 5 Re Stahlond catia eae ee 25 5 1. -MeG@iuine a <-oNe.e en ee 25 a On February twenty-fourth, fifty clay birds were shot at by most of the men and excellent . scores were made, Shot at 50—Harry Day, 42; Geo. Bennett, 40; Tom Gay, 37: John Miller, 36; Al. Mott, 34; Geo. Cunningham, 30; Ted Harris, 28; G. Wardhaugh, 28; B. McGuire, 28. Shot at 15—W. Hart. 10: S. Robbin, 2. On March third, some good scores were made. Scores :— : Those who shot at 50 birds were— Broke TL. Gay och seh Saee ae eee 38 G. N,. Benneth@ ec. 2222. eee 35 DD, “Young... sf ieee cee eee eee 34 Ji 42 cae eee BB 7 COMING ON AT KINGSTON. The Kingston Trap Shooting Club held a meet on February seventeenth. Owing to the un- faverable weather, there was small turnout. There were two events at 25 yards at 25 birds and a 16 yard rise at 20 birds. The following were the best shots made, Con- sidering the weather conditions, they are very good. ROD: AND GUN IN CANADA 1505 Hunters of Big Game throughout the British Empire are buying “Ross” Sporting Rifles because of their accuracy, power and handiness. Even a $25.00 “Ross” Sporting Model can be matched for accuracy against any imported arm——no matter how costly, while there is no action more reliable nor quicker. Dealers throughout the British Empire sell “Ross” Rifles. $25.00 and upwards. Illustrated Catalogue sent free on request. THE ROSS RIFLE COMPANY - - Quebec, P.Q. 1506 Shot at Broke Vink TB ep UT Dae Os RS ee lt oe 25 21 Wy, (CIN Dye ee 25 20 in, 1AeC Cah thar nase na 25 19 PPE PESCTITIIN, O53... oie eh ee ek Ac che 25 16 At 16 yards: eH ITNGN, cuits okt ee ose eee 220 15 Ce DONNEG occ wat a ee 20 14 WPeECS (GIs ses ay ON he ee 20 14 Reels “Grimm. « Any REMC Tae U.M.C. dealer will gladly show you this wonderful hss rife. Ask him. ~ REMINGTON-U. M. C.—the perfect shooting combination Free Ser of targets—write today \\ RS REMINGTON ARMS-UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO. Le ag 299 Broadway DEPT. 4-U New York Commonwealth Hotel Opposite State Fee Boston, Mass. The rapidity of writing with Waterman’s Ideals is governed only by the speed of arm- action. Offers r rooms with hot and cold water for $1.00 per day and up, which includes free use of public shower baths. Rooms with private baths for $1.50 per day and up; suites of two rooms and bath for $4.00 per day and up. Dining Room and Cafe First-Class. pean plan. Euro- Made for the coarsest ot ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF Stone floors, nothing wood but the doors. Equipped with its own Sanitary Vacuum Cleaning Plant. Long Distance Telephone in Every Reom. STRICTLY A TEMPERANCE HOTEL SEND FOR BOOKLET NOTHING TO EQUAL THIS IN NEW ENGLAND STORER F. CRAFTS, General rucpege finest writing, with the ink accurately controlled accord- ingly—fast or slow — ee! but always perfectly. PP L. E. The patented Spoon | WATERMAN Feed is the rexulator. COMPANY, LIMITED ae Montreal Dealers P.Q. 1508 To start the afternoon proceedings representa- tives of the Raleigh and Harwich gun clubs in- dulged in a team match. The Raleigh shooters were returned the winners by 26 birds after one of the best matches seen at the local traps in a long time. The winners made the good score of 178, with H. O. Loane heading the list with an unbroken score of 25. B. Coltart was high gun for the Harwich team with a score of 20. In the competition for members of the club F. Seullard broke 10 straight and headed the list. W. Fullerton hit 17 out of 20 anl was seeond with 85 per cent., while Walter Elliott got third place with 77.45 per cent. The handicap merchandise competition of 10 birds for prizes ranging from a bottle of “Joe’s extra wet” to a box of shells was one of the hits of the day and 44 competitors indulged in the shooting. F. Scullard shooting from the 17 yard mark broke 10 straight and captured first place. The scores were as follows: Team shoot—Raleigh—H. O’Loane, 25; P. Hodges, 22; F. Dolsen, 21; H. Smith, 20; G. T. Crow. 18; W. O’Loane, 17; W. Hodges, 15; J. Wall, 11; J. Fleming, 11. Total, 178. Harwich—B. Coltart, 20; R. Arnold, 19; H. Jenner, 17; A. Ferguson, 16; A. Stewart, 16; Cap. Soutar, 16; G. McGarvin, 14; J. Leather- dale, 14; R. Butler, 14; J. Houston, 7. Total, 153. Merchandise shoot: 10 birds— Handicap Yards. Broke. Be Scullard seo fe ate ne oe eee Wii 10 Be aDolSen see es ee cae 20 9 He OP Wodne eo ated ee 20 9 SAIN aS GEMMA ie mee eee 16 9 Gon Wall 208.5, 5 ee a eee eee 16 9 B-iGoltartoveaie 4a Sees. eee 18 9 ms SMioore’ 225. SSR RE es ee oes 19 8 Be Mc Garvin ae ee ese 18 8 VS OD ligtit ae er At eet ets 18 8 iB Oldershaw? ie. Se. eee eee l7 8 WE eGcOm” -. feet wae ee eee 17 8 EES HED hme et tte 5-. ee ee eee 18 8 ola PLLOWUSEON’.-:° sees aor eee 16 8 I} oad at OF 0), ane A ine ee eT ns 20 8 ee VIG ORCs. «jets ho eee. ee 20 i( qlee Hemi Oe, «04 cae ee 16 i JSR SSeS ~ Stee «eS SNS Sao, 2 18 7 WiSe Nicholiges 44k Soe ee 17 if SS? \Clementsat 5 eer eee 16 7 J.) Moore* eet cc: ae eee 18 7 J. A. Aitkin .. 4 ae MS 7 Re Amn ol dis + ape os ee Se ee 18 7 Wie BacWells ene). See 18 7 GREE COW cick. oe eee. oe 20 6 We De SRT OTE 5. ee ee ee 1s 6 Ay Perousoa se. os. Sate ee eee 17 6 AV. WOR LOanes ae a ee 8 17 6 As Houston. sae ee ony ee 16 6 NW. Paulucei a eee ee 18 6 AY. Bi. Mifellls 2s © Sones eae Seen 18 6 le Coulter. 5-483 eee ae 16 6 Gant. “Soutat sac, .. eset sere 17 6 Dee Giger ; >. 2 S.. sega eee 16 5 de heatherdale .f .c6:.. 284. ©: 18 5 ROD AND GUN IN GANADA Cap hb. .S0utaneis- ace, cee ae nee eee ee 18 5 G. MeGarvin.1.23524e-..ce eee ire} 5 WeeePanlucel «ioc... k coe eo eee 18 5 P: Hod e 6st: «.... Sree eee eee 18 5 Dy CR IMIOOLE. welsh ee 20 5 J.c Oldershaiwr- ae 3 4e- ee eee 20 4 IRIS -dtrern lin ae + 2 sca sense ceca one ee 16 4 We DDolsen® “A8a2.; eee eee 16 3 Reb Smibli os-..2 35s Meee 16 l AWE. Rouse: \o. 2.5 65.8 eee ee 16 0 Members’ competition— Shot at. Broke. P’e’t. i Scullards =e see 10 10 100 Wi. -Hullerton: 3). see 20 17 85 WED) A tO Giieereie eeee 71 55 77.45 IS WDolsents)o4-c- sine oe 47 36 - 76.59 Ike Moore: ets et: oa 20 15 ae eS MGore tsi... eee. 30 22 (et38) iB A. Oldershaw ae 40 29 12.05 W.Br Wells. 2. oss tas 51 34 66.66 is, Ae ARG ny tec re ete 20 13 65.00 Wiehe Nichole eee ee 20 12 60. eee NEOOTEs 5 eee ei or 35 20 51.14 Wi RNC CI. see 55 30 54.54 Jee Old erchawi = eee ae 10 4 40. ee renniiniee = 9 eeeeer ree 10 4 40. SHOOT AT JORDAN STATION. The Winchester Gun Club, Jordan Station, held the third shoot of their winter series on the club grounds at Jordan Station on February eighteenth. There was a large attendance of shooters, who en- joyed the afternoon’s sport immensely and some good scores were made. four members of the Beamsville Gun Club spent the day with the local club and made some good scores. The events and scores were as follows: Shot at Broke By Jie Mishery os wee e Ac eee 4 ee eee 50 43 HE ARODIWSON; Sa icine. ee eee 60 52 1): ; Konkdle-2-. Oey. ceeto, ate Lae 50 41 HE Boulton 29 ee. ts ree 40 26 AY “Heckadon.tx, sa. ce cera 40 35 D:Ronklest ater sso oes 50 a i.) WW: siainsbentyeaerccce eases eee 50 38 WS Merritsagvce> .ecetras tee > heres 40 26 Wore Casigeyen i<..< tne eee. aes re ae 40 22 F. Matin eet ccc tere oe rte 40 24 JeOSDONCE osteo eet sete eee 30 15 JevHerkadoil,-. cn. set an. ee es 20 if Me Hlonsberger: -0 45 46-.eeeae ee 20 10 Je (Ohne ss ok tee cae ae eee eee 10 8 oe OUD or cereal oregere eo ee ea ee 10 5 Wy. “Hlonsberger, 25-27 cee ee eases 30 20 Re AI gh? 2. oc ssa. orb anec eee ae 20 13 EL Troup: jase pee tet c see 10 7 AbcHich i. iis; 52 cee ee eevee alte 20 13 Aye Cline 1 .:. .. Ss, HORE eee reece eee 5 S TOURNAMENT AT DUART. The annual shoot of the Duart Gun Club was held on March fifteenth under the most disagree- able conditions imaginable. The weather was cold and a regular blizzard ‘blew acress the traps. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 150) @ Look at That! Figme ER JOHN T AS 7; ty lye ie ih “Bags ged aa ducks | on ae wing with 25 Ml X y | aN VG ‘Zz iy - of RY lise, { & : if les Ae iit : Upper barrel shoots .22, lower eave barrel .44 (shotor ball.) Youcan ing them, or indulge in economi- é cal tars get practice ‘while hunting § without losing bigger game. Stock | adjusts to any “drop” or folds up for insertion into holster. 12,15 or 18 inch barrels. The only all-around arm. MARBLE’S CLEANERS —composed of discs of soft brass gauze on a twisted wire—revolve and follow ~~ the rifling—assuringa perfectly ee, clean bore. The Hammer Naver Touches the Firing Pin When our patents expire, every revolver in the world will have the famous Two Iver Johnson Safety Action. Our catalog Guns tells why. in ‘VER JOHNSON’S ARMS & CYCLE WORKS One 157 River Street, Fitchburg, Mass. . \HAMMER THE HAMMER a Ask Your Dealer Send for catalog of Marble’s 60 Outing Specialties. Marble Safety Axe Co. £81 Delta Ave. Gladstone, Mich. JAMES HUTTON & CO. Manufacturers’ Agents MONTREAL REPRESENTING JOSEPH RODGERS & SONS, LTD., Sheffield. Cutlers to His Majesty. Steel Axles, Tyres, Spring Steel, etc., etc. W. & S. BUTCHER, Sheffield Razors, Files, etc. THOS. GOLDSWORTHY & SONS, Manchester | Emery, Emery Cloth, etc. STEEL, PEECH & TOZER, LTD., Sheffield Billiard Tables, etc. THOS. JENKINS & CO., Birmingham Fusees and Fog Signals. : BURROUGHES & WATTS, LTD., London 1510 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Automatic Pistol. Speed of 116 shots a minute. Absolutely proof against accidental dis- charge, because of its three unique safety devices. Easily dismounted and assembled Can be loadel with heavily glovedhinis. Th most accurate pistol made. Write for Catalog or Ask Your Dealer. H. TAUSCHER = - 320 Broadway, New York Representative for Genuine Mauser Rifles, Haenel Mannlicher Rifles. Schoenauer Rifles For Guns ‘*3 in One”’ Oil Has No Equal for oiling trigger, lock, every action part. Does not dry out quickly like heavier oils, gum, harden or collect dust no matter how long gun stands. § “3in One” cleans outthe residue of burnt powder (black or smokeless) after shooting, leaving the § barrel cleanand shiny. It actually penetrates the pores of the metal, forming a delicate per- manent protecting coat that is absolutely ™ impervious to water or weather. No acid. F A test willtell. Write for sample 2% Y€© bottle. THREE-IN-ONE OIL, # CO., 55 New St., New York, N.Y. a Alex Johnston G. H. Cashmore Why not have your GUN REPAIRS It costs We done by experienced workmen ? no more. Send them to us. guarantee our work. Johnston & Cashmore Eastern Gun Works, 494 Eastern Avenue - - PHONE MAIN 4062. Toronto —= — —— oe ——— Howard Bates was high man, with 151 hits at 180 birds; F. Galbraith, of Duart, second, with 146, and Bert Glover, London, third, with 143. The scores: Shot at. Hit. H. D. Bates, Ridgetown ....... 180 151 teaGalbraith, Duart .decsse.... 180 146 B..W. Glover, London ......... 180 143 Frank Galbraith, Rodney ...... 180 138 PP dkern Crediton: Soba © ee 180 133 1,0. Thomson, Hamilton ....... 180 132 HS Daylors ray: Ga nee ee ee 180 126 W. Hollingshead, Dutton ....... 180 121 H; Seane, Ridsetownl § 6. 45.- sls0) 130 @: Scane, Ridvetown) sa. 5- 5. 180 115 W. Thorold, Ridgetown ~..2.... 180 130 Gz Laine= Rideetowne 1s. wae 180 118 G.aVivian, lorontogeet. soe 160 52 Hw Isoehler, “Tvrconnel =e. --2 =~ 100 68 ReaD ay, sUONd Ons... cence aie oat 60 46 Sel QE MUM Rae EZeC Ny a et AR 60 39 i. Pastorious, Kingsville ...... 60 32 WW inlohte Komoswille areca eee 120 80 F. Dolson, Chatham 80 49 H. O’Loan, Chatham 60 37 14 Professional. SHOOTING AT ST. THOMAS. The live bird shooting contest held at Weiner’s, the old St. Thomas Gun Club grounds, on February twenty-second, proved a very interesting event and in spite of the cold and stormy weather, some excellent scores were made. They were as follows: Out of possible 10, R. D. Emsle, 9; Skane, Ridgetown, 9; R. Coffey, 8; J. Tefford, Dutton, 8; W. J. MecCance, 7; Lineham, Ridgetown, 4; Jordan. London, 2; 5: Joe Coftey, 6. The shooting was done at a distance of 31 vards, and taking into consideration the weather, the shooting was exceptional. The birds ‘were vilt-edged and could not have been better flyers. The one bird that Bob Emslie could not count on his score he hit all right, but it fell outside of the 51 yard boundary. Several other blue reck events were also pulled off. Dutton, 6; Lang, Wade, London, The time of thinking about outfitting for camp- ing and fishing expeditions is again on _ hand, Many hardships and sleepless nights were en- countereu last season on account of no perfect protection against mosquitos, black flies, ete. There is now no need to be afraid of any of these pests, when you are in reach of the mosquitos veils and gloves. The mosquito veil is equipped with a horsehair window and_ selfclosing valve for cigar, pipe, ete., which is considered a great advantage. A large Sporting House in Montreal wrote the following letter: “We would say at this time that the veils have given the greatest satisfaction to our customers and it is a satisfaction for us to be able to re- commend them to our customers with confidence.” If you wish to enjoy a perfect holiday, equip yourself with a mosquito veil and mosquito gloves, which can be bought at any sporting goods dealer’s or if you cannot get them in your town, write direct to Mr. Otto T. E. Veit, 64 Welling- ton St., West, Empire Bldg, Toronto, Ont. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA I511 OU ought to have the best —nothing less than “‘ The Gun of Perfection” — whether you shoot only once a year, or many times. The “‘hits’” do not stand out in 7 reminiscences nearly so prominently as the “‘ misses.” ae SMITH GUNS are famous the world over for their long-distance, close-shooting, hard-hitting qualities— ee: one result of our special process of boring. You will a4 be pretty safe, therefore, in accepting the judgment j-— of the thousands who now shoot Smith Guns. Let your next gun be a Smith with the Hunter One- Trigger attachment. Ask your own dealer about these Smith Guns with the Hunter One-Trigger attachment—or write us today for the beautiful new lithographed Catalogue. Ask him—or us—about the very newest Hammerless Smith Gun—the 20-Gauge—so light that a woman can handle it easily. Itisafine gun at alow price—just all gun and no frills. THE HUNTER ARMS co. 89 Hubbard Street Fulton, N. Y, Double Your Vacation Pleasures by taking with you a camera that will give you perfect results even under difficulties, and a Binocular that will bring close to you beautiful __ views and interesting objects which would otherwise be lost because of their distance. a GOERZainocutars are known as the highest grade instruments that can be bought. With a Goerz Camera and Lens you can get perfect pictures on dark days that would be absolutely impossible with an ordinary camera. You can make the record of your trip complete, and when you reach home and develop your plates, you will not find that the view you liked hest is a dismal failure — the experience so common with an ordinary camera. There’s a different Goerz Binocular for every purpose — each the best of its kind. Be sure to see and try a Goerz before buying. Remember the name and ask your dealer. Send for our books on Cameras and Binoculars, free to any one who really wishes to double his vacation pleasures. C.P. GOERZ AWERICAN OPTICAL CO., 317 East 34th Street, New York Canadian Representative : R. F. SMITH. Montreal The Maxim Silencer, which has proved its value in the States, having been adopted by the Govern- ment in its high power Springfield rifles, is now made in Canada. The Silencer, in addition to eliminating noise, reduces the recoil hy two thirds, stopping flinching and improving marksmanship. With its use practice can be held in many places impossible before owing to annoying noise. The hunter, whether of game or game birds finds his efficiency increased and his successes consequent- lv improved by its use. In duck hunting its advantages are found by the birds coming in more frequently and a larger proportion of the crippled birds being secured. The Silencer can be fasten- ed on or taken off with a twist of the wrist. It has no moving, parts and cannot wear out. The prices are for .22 cal. $5 and for high power rifles any cal. $7. Tf local dealers are unable to supply the Silencer address inquiries to the Maxim Silent Firearms Company, Peterborough, Ontario, and mention Rod and Gun in Canada. [t will be very interesting to rifle shooters to learn that the widely known Stevens Favorite No. 17- Models are now furnished regularly with automatic ejector in .22 calibre. This makes the Favorite Rifle more desirable than ever and it has long borne the title of being the most popular small bore rifle made. All up-to-date hardware and sporting goods dealers carry Fav- orite Rifles in stock and are in position to quote attractive prices. The Favorite may be furnish- ed in .22 Long rifle, .22-7-45 Winchester R. F., 25 Stevens and .32 Long rim-fire, but in 22 cal- ibre only with automatic ejector. In answer to yours of 3lst ult. would say that four years ago I bought a Rainbow Rod and have used it a great many times, have found it very satisfactory and it is in perfect condition yet. My father bought a Bristol seven years ago and has had perfect satisfaction and says that with prop- er care it ought to last seven years more, bar- ring accident. _ Both father and I go fishing very often during nine months of the year. Robert Carchrie. Springfield, .Mass. N. P. Leach, of Los Angeles, an old contributer to Rod and Gun, has secured a patent on a lon s- distance loaded shot shell, with a gas check wad which, at discharge, keeps the propelling gas ba¢ek behind the shot, and air chambers which assist as gas checks and serve as elastic cushions, tak- ing the violent shock from the shot when fired. It is claimed that this gives a close pattern with TRADE NOTES less chamber pressure. He says: “Critical tests with a full-choke gun at thirty-five yards at a target 8x9 1-2 inches in size, show an average of 94 4-5ths better pattern and 32 1-3rd greater velocity than the best factory loaded shell with the same powder and shot charge. As you in- crease the distance it gives better results with an almost perfect uniformity in velocity.” Shooting with the Evansvill. (Indiana) gun elub on February 12th, Mr. Clyde C. Mitchell, of Milwaukee, was high over all with the excellent score of 95 out of 100 and with 23 broken out of 12 pair of doubles. This is a very strong testi- monial of the smooth, quick handling repeating mechanism and superb shooting ability of the Marlin trap gun which Mr. ofitchell invariably uses in all of his trap work. With the same gun Mr. Mitchell won high professional average and second nigh general average at Milwaukee on February Sth, breaking 86 out of 100 under very dilticult shooting conditions. Other recent excellent scores made by Mr. Mitchell were 70 out of 75 at Bay City, Mich., January 29th, win- ning high over all; 95 out of 1.0 at Milwaukee, January 15th. winving high general average; pro- fessional and high general average at 16 yards at San Antonio, December 3rd, 73 out of 75; also second high over all at £0 yards with 22 out of 25 on the same date. All of these excellent scores testify to the wonderful shooting ability of the Marlin trap gun. Dr. W. G. Hudson, on February. 22nd won the American Record Match which was shot at Green- ville Shooting Park, Greenville, N.J. © Dr. “Hud- son shot Schuetzen Smokeless Powder. Target was 922, which broke the former 100 shot record of 917. In his last 10 shots he made a score of 99, duplicating a former record made by him. This wonderful shooting should serve as a splendid advertisement for Schuetzen Smokeless manufactured by the Du Pont Company. — Nelson Long, the well known manufacturer of Canadian Black Bird targets, of Hamilton, in- forms us that he has recently had extensive al- terations in his plant and now possesses facili- ties for meeting the requirements of all Canadian shooting organizations. The Black Bird Targets are too well known to require commendation and the fact that Mr. Long has hada to enlarge and improve his facilities for their production is the best possible testimonial to their efficiency. His © score for the 100 shots on the Standard American | ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1513 Sede este eos ee oe ee edeode de teste stents oe fee eee oe stestenteotectesterte ee otestent Sesfeateofeotenfeotestententeofeotecteotesteat re % Og i +, OG es aS Ss = 5 = \? * Kx : | 7 “e ; } * * ___WHVALUABLE INFORMATION FOR- MOTORCYCLISTS, MOTOR. 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Robinson, Silver Oreek, Caledon. Address J. Walker, Supt., Caldwell P. O., Ontario. N-12t FOR SALE—Three pairs of golden pheasants, per pair $10.00; Go.iden PL asant eggs, $5.00 for 138; Ring Neck Pheasant eggs, $2.50 for 13. If necessary will exchange for sporting goods. Carl Herman, Pheasant Breeder, Yar- mouth, Nova Scotia. LIVE ELK, DEER, ANTELOPE, BUFFALO, PHEAS- ANTS, partridges, quail, swans, peafowls, ducks, geese, squirrels, ferrets, parrots, animals and birds of every description for sale; price list free; coiplete illustrated catalogue, ten cents. When you write, state what you want. Horne’s Zoological Arena, Kansas City, Mo., (or) Denrer, Colo. Dept. G. S 6t DOGS. FOR SALE—Cocker Spaniel Pups from good hunting stock. A. Allan, Alexandra St., Guelph, Ont. 1t FOR SALE—Pedigreed Scottish Terrier Breeding Bitch at bargain. Fred by Nasgay Kennels, St. Louis, Mo., Box 212, Aylmer, Ont. 1t BEAGLES—Some brood bitehes in whelp and empty, also pups, fully pedigreed. One of the best dogs at stud until sold. J. H. Boynton, Smith’s Falls, Ont. tf AIREDALES—I generally have something in puppies from imported stock. Kindly state your wants. P. Bawden, Druggist, Ridgetown, Ont. 1t FOR SALE—A number of well bred fox hounds and beagles, also cross-breds—half beagle and half hound— All good hunters and cheap. None over four years old. Address 132 King St., Kingston, Ont. 1t BEAGLES FOR SALE—fFully pedigreed. Bred from first class hunters and bench winners, also photos on in- quiry. River Dale Beagle Kennels, W. E. Best, 50 Badgrow Ave., Toronto. . tf FOR SALE—A very handsome black and white pointer dog coming four years old, registered. He has had three seasons’ experience on game, is well broken, retrieves, and an all day hunter. Will be sold reasonable if I can place Bim with the right party. R. A. Richardson, Chatham, Ost. tf FOR SALE—Cocker Spaniels—1 black male pup, Tmonths old; 1 female pup, Tomtnhs old; 1 red female, 2 years old. Louis F. Wanasek, Burlington, Wis. Se et ee ee THE FRONTIER BEAGLES, Chatham, Ont., offer at stud, at a reasonable fee, three beagles representing the Advertisements will be in- serted in this Department at 2c. a word. Send Stamps with order. Copy should not be later than the 5th of the month. blood of Field Champions Clyde and MHempfield Little Dandy, and Imported Demon and Florist, that have pro- duced almost all field trial winning beagles of note in the past fifteen years. Address 77 Victoria Ave. FOR SALE—A broken beagle, eighteen months old. This fellow is a good looker, his sire is a Field Trial Champion, so he is bred to hunt. First express order for $15.00 gets him. R. A. Richardson, Chatham, Ont. ENGINES. FOR SALE—One 12 H.P., double cylinder Gray motor, model S., with reverse gear, only used five weeks. a snap. Ownr putting in 24 H.P. Gray. Box 184, Napanee, Ont. 2t FOR SALE—Cheap for cash, several marine engines from “1% to 12 horse-power, various makes. Will sell at a bar- gain. Give full particulars as to style and horse-power required. W. H. Martin, Sporting Goods Dealer, Wood- stock, Ont. tf GUNS, FOR SALE—Lefever Hammerless 20 ga., weight 6 Ibs., almost new, a bargain. W. H. Starratt, Halifax, N.S. 1t Lefever Hammerless Gun, D. S. Grade, Dura-Nitro steel barrel, twelve gauge, half pistol grip, rubber butt-plate, stock 14 inches. Box ‘‘Lefever,’’ Rod and Gun, 25 Front St. E., Toronto. “ FOR SALE—Wincheste: 32-40 model, .94, perfect condi- tion, like new, a grand shooter; 2 boxes shelis, Ideal re- loading tool, $12.50. Acil Fairbairn, Box 3, Vintnor, Ont. It TOBIN EJECTOR, single trigger, also interchangeable two-trigger plate, 12 gauge like new. Price $50.00; list, $120.00. Address, Box 211, East Liberty Station, Pittsburg, Pa. 10 only R -olvers, double action, 38 R. F. Calibre and 500 cartridges for $5.00. Box P, Rod and Gun, Toronto. Want good Duck Gun, 12 gauge hammerless preferred. Box 56, Parry Sound, Ont. tf. FOR SALE—A New 303 Cal. Savage Rifle, at a_ sacri- fice. Box X, Rod and Gun, Toronto. 1t FOR SALE—Gun, Remington Hammerless pump gun. 32 in. barrel, full choke, also two cedar skiffs, write, J. McBride, Kingston, Ont. 1t th FOR SALE—35 Cal., Self loading Winchester Rifle used one week—in perfect condition—twenty dollars. Lox X, Rod and Gun, Toronot. 1t FOR SALE—One 351 Cal., Winchester Automatic, excel- lent condition, ivory head front sight, Receiver rear sight, one extra magazine. $22.00—a snap. Box X., Rod and Gun, Toronto. it FOR SALE—33 W. C. F. Rifle—Round bbl., full maga- zine, brand new, very low price. Box X, Rod and Gun, Toronto. 1t — Oe ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1519 | if 1 Official Automobile Road Guide | OF CANADA Authorized by the Ontario Motor League with Complete LARGE MAP; | W.J. TAYLOR, LTD. - 2 Describing 7,000 Miles of Roads in Canada, Route also Hotels and Garages. | PRICE Maps, including $3.00 - 5 King Street W., Toronto | FOR SALE—A 20-gauge Lefever gun—new—at very low price. Box X, Rod and Gun, Toronto. 1t FOR SALE—1 32-H. O. S. Marlin—Otg. bbl.—full maga- zine, brand new—only $18.00. Box X, Rod and Gun, To- rovto. 1t FOR SALE—One 30-30 Marlin—carbine smokeless bbl.— full magazine—sling strap—good as new—at $15.00. Box X, Rod and Gun, Toronto. 1t FOR SALE—S8 only, Revolvers—Double action—38 cal. with 250 ctgs.—at five dollars. Box X, Rod and Gun, Toronto. 1t FOR SALE—Ten cases, Black Powder loaded shells, ten and twelve ga., full loads—$7.50 per case of 500. 123 King St., E., D. Pike Co., Ltd., Toronto. 1t FOR SALE—twelve gauge Winchester pump gun—new— take-down- %25.00. Box X., Rod and Gun, Toornto. It FOR SALE—Remington—Pump gun—never nsed—twenty- five dolalrs. Box X., Rod and Gun, Toronto. 1t FOR SALE—1-303 British Winchester Rifle—new—best condition—a snap—at $25.00. Box X., Rod and Gun, Toronto. 1t FOR SALE—Single barrel, 12 hammerless Stevens shot gun. Complete Outfit. New. Write for price. C. H. Harvey, Bedford, Que. 1t FOR SALE—‘‘Large quantity of ammunition—one Marlin 22 rifle, one new Manser Pistol, one 30 x 30 Win- chester octagon barrel, good as new, one flint-lock musket in good firing order and some old guns suitable for bach- elors’ den. I will sell or trade for canoes or motor poat.”’ IL. O. Armstrong, C. P. Ry, Montreal, Que. A3t LAUNCHES, FOR SALE—12 ft. Duck Boat. A Bargain at $25.00. Apply Box B, Rod and Gun, Woodstock, Ont. tf FOR SALE—Two Canvas Folding Boats, 14 ft., sell or trade for furs. C. E. Randall. Box 39, Cedar Junction, IXansas. it FOR SALE—Open fishing boat. Will sell for $20.00 ensh. A bargain. Apply Box A, Rod anu Gun, Wood- stock, Ont. tf eee FOR SALE—Smack. Kawartha Lakes. Good conditien. Apply R. P. Baker, University of Chicago. Sn FOR SALH—30 ft. Boat, fully equipped. Also 30 ft. ready to receive Motor and will be sold at a bargain. Schultz Bros., Co., Perfection Model 20 H.P. Motor Perfection Model Hull equipment. Hither or both Write for particulars to The Limited, Brantford, Ont., tf. A 8-10 H.P. Twin Screw, Van Auken Motor with the following equipment: Spark plugs, commutator, spark coll, primary and secondary wires, muffler, starting lever, toele and couplings bored to suit propeller shafts, also a specially selected carburetor. Send for further particulars to Box 18, Rod and Gun, Toronto, Ontario. $135. for 16 ft. 3 H.P. Motor Boat. $400. for 25 ft. Auxiliary Cabin Cruiser, carries 400 feet of canvas. Beth boats in excellent ¢ ndition. Apply, C. B. H., Box 808, Listowel, Ont. tf FOR SALE—16 foot Peterboro’ Canoe, paddles, sail, tents, blankets and cooking utensils, all year old, in good condition, dandy for Prospectors at Temiscaming, New Ontario, Can., $25.00 takes all—A_ bargain. Edwin &. North, 210 Broadway, East Lynn, Mass. 1t MOTOR BOAT—25 ft. x 5 ft. 6 in. Standing top, glass front, canvass side curtains, 8 H.P. 2 cylinder, 2 cycle, combined 2 and 3 port, motor. Reverse gear. All in first class condition. Speed, 8 miles—good sea _ boat. “Kawartha’’ Lakes or on G.T.R. or O.P.R. Cheap for quick sale. Apply Goodwin, Ont. 1t Delivered on at Lindsay. Box 450, Lindsay, PET STOCK. Se FOR SALE—KITTENS—Thoroughbred Persian Kittens. Prize-winning stock, ‘‘Rahman.’”’ line-bred black King at service. Address:—Mrs. F. E. Hewitt, 708 Dovercourt Rd., Toronto, Ont. SPECIALS. FOR SALE—Trappers’ methods, baits and scents—Jease Bentley, Trapper, Arlington, Vt. FOR SALFE—Parched Wild Rice for cooking. Robert H. Campbell, Keene, Ont. d-4t $2.00 for 11 eggs. A2t FOR SALE—Wild Duck Decoy eggs, Sam Holmes, Box 2, Chatham, Ont. FOR SALE—New Khaki Duck Tent, white fly poles, mallett and tent bag. Apply 195 Pretoria Ave., Ottawa. 1t DO YOUR TROUT FISHING with the finest Silk Waterproof Trout Line, the ‘‘Electric,’’ which will last for years—seventy-five foot line sent, prepaid, upon receipt of One Dollar. Acfress Dept. T., The Angler’s Supply Co., Utica, New York State. 1520 ROD AND GUN IN -CANADA 18-25, 25-40, 30-45 H.P, 35-55 H.P. and 45-65 H.P. from 600 to 1000 R.P.M. and in 8 cylinders, 100 H.P. out something Other boats. sizes are 8-10, 12-15, 20, 40, 60 H.P. Toronto, Ont, Marine Construction Co., Ltd. We show here the Model B, 4 cylinder engine built in sizes stated above. Sterling Engine Company STERLING ENGINES 4 CYCLE 8 H.P. TO 240 H.P. 2-4-6-8 CYLINDERS. MARINE 2 ENGINES OF QUALITY FOR ANY TYPE AND SIZE BOAT. WRITE FOR NEW CATALOG. This type is also built in 6 cylinders, Rated power of this group of engines is developed at If you are considering power for a cruiser, runabout or speed boat. don’t decide on an engine until you find about the good qualities of the Sterling. with Sterling engines, and we will send you a list of. vsers of any of our sizes and types if you are interested. for heavy-duty DEALERS : Some of the most successful boats afloat are equipped service and are suitable for cruisers and work Hoffar, Motor Boat Co. 1252 Niagara Street, Buftalo, N.Y,, U.S. A. Vancouver, B.C., $1200—Muskoka—Lack-a-Day—Cedar Bay—seven rooms; kitchen; stable; good fishing; unfurnished; references; spring; mail route. Thos. Cooper, Cooper’s Falls, Ont. FOR SALE—Summer Cottage at Torrance, Lake Musko'a, near P. O. anu steamboat wharf. George Parker, Box 176, Gravenhurst. 2t BROTHER—Accidentally discovered root will cure both tobacco habit and indigestion. Gladly send particulars. J. K. Stokes, Mohawk, Florida. 3t We -an save you 10 to 15 per cent. on Canadian maga- zines and newspapers if you act quickly. Send for yearly quotations. Elgin Specialty Co., St. Thomas, Ont. WANTED TO EXCHANGE—A 5x7 Camera in good condition, cost $45.00, for Typewriter. Adress, Camera, Box 13 , Depot Harbor, Ont. FOR SALE—‘‘Craggie Trout Ponds.” Both thoroughly stocked—fifty acr of land, 5 roomed cottage—Suitable for small club or private party—Nice location 3 miles from Inglewood, one mile from Caledon Mountain trout ponds, on line of good roads. Geo. Robinson, Claude, Ont. a.-m. FOR SALE—‘Popular summer hotel, thirty rooms, furnished, for rent, with very good celery and farm land -with hay for twenty-five cows. Write A. K._ Fisk, Accountant, Eastern Townships Bank Building, St. James St. Montreal.’’ ASt MOVING PICTURE OUTFIT FOR SALE at a bargain— 1 Lubins Marvel Moving Picture Machine complete with Fire-proof Film boxes and adjustable steel legs and travel- ling box; 1 Powers fire-proof adjustable Rheostat; 1 Gheak eoil; 100 ft. Cable; 1 30-ft. and 1 60-ft. Lens; 1 15 ft. x 18 ft. curtain; 15 sets of song slides and music; 4,000 ft. films; 15 ft. by 5 ft. by 6 ft. iron fire-proof house. The outfit cost $508.00. Will take $175.00. Box C., Rod and Gun, Woodstock. it ~ FOR SALE—Black Bear, tain Lion, Timber Wolf, Coyote, Moun- Fox and other well furred rugs, with mounted FOR SALE—Mounted Moose Heads, W. D. Black, Margaret, Manitoba. cheap. Apply to heads, open mouth or half head finish, felt, fancy borders. Highest class of work and very reasonable prices. Will ship on approval anywhere. - Edwin Dixon, Taxidermist, Unionville, Ont. lined with best A Large Mounted Elk Head For Sale. description and prices. Edwin Unionville, Ont. Write to-day for Dixon, Taxidermist, FOR SALE—Four Large Mounted Deer Heads, a lu point woodland Caribou head, mounted and unmounte: horns, Buffalo horns, Elk tusks, Tanned and Raw Animns! Skins. Cut prices. Edwin Dixon, Taxidermist, Untonvill Ont. FOR SALE—Three large Moose Heads, season. Write for description and prices. Taxidermist, Unionville, Ont. mounted “* Edwin D Grizzly and Black Bear Hunting in May or June. Wri H. G. Low, Sportsman’s Guild, Gelena P. O., via Golcer B.C. Evertyhing furnished. Rates $15.00 per day a ROD AND GUN IN CANADA [Sto (% 15 VOL. XIL. No. 12 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA WOODSTOCK, ONT., MAY, 1911 CONTENTS FOR MAY, 1911 In the Land of the Moose Bird. To Hudson’s Bay Via the Albany River...... PR re EG en OSS 33, SRE An Gee OO Oe William J. Malone 1521 Phe ‘Speed. of WU wc ces Pecwis eos} vee wae Based efele gee Oh eis mew pein gine’ sis 1533 In the Heart of the Selkirks—Mountain Valley Ranch.......... Mrs. E. Spragge 1534 PAC ERNO TNS OTE halon atte ene , SenCi teria A ocio Sorhe eos cure © oh 1566 he. Destructiveness: (of Wolves 1594 ies COUSCEV AL ONe Orr LNGs ONCK Nae rer tae rls mcr ee Gee etete se x. se suerte ann etare Widgeon 1596 rir MG GICNC AON ase, . Set eNae ae ats obs ni sine sy storm had arisen and ROD AND GUN IN CANADA in the days that followed. Our course from Long Lake would take us down the Kenogami and English Rivers” into that magnificent Mississippi of the mid- dle North,—the Albany, thence over the bosom of this mighty stream to James Bay, and by salt water southeasterly to the mouth of the Moose. The site of the French Post is an ad- vantageous one and much labor has been expended by its Factor in the erection of buildings and the arrangement of its general equipment. Moored at a sub- stantial dock were two splendid sail boats, made at the Post, and in a cleared space behind the main buildings were the kennels, housing some of those su- perb dogs so necessary for winter travel. Their spirited barking at our nearer ap- proach was soon hushed and we found them quite tractable. Mr. Spence has been located at this Post over four years and has not been to the settlement in three. His father ‘for forty-two years was employed ina - similar capacity with the Hudson’s Pay Company in the Lake Superior and Lake Huron districts and on the Labra- dor. -coast. During those forty-two “years he had enjoyed but one holiday and that was to get,.married. After a pleasant and interesting visit, ~ during which we examined the store- hcise, the garden of potatoes and table truck, and the flower bed where the late pansies were still blossoming, we took . farewell of Mr. Spence and his friends © and again crossed the stormy lake. After darkness fell, bearing some presents of flour and tobacco, I paid a visit with an interpreter to Gomulah in his tepee. Crouched over a tent stove as we pushed back the flap of the en- trance were the chief’s two wives while the head of the family squatted upon an old tarpaulin stretched upon the ground. Although the night- was cold and wet we were soon comfortable within the tent. Gomulah, who as chief is always the last to do so, had not as yet selected his outfit for the winter, and the apparel hanging and lying about had plainly been used in the previous trapping campaign. We seated ourselves crosslegged on either THE SPEED OF FLIGHT side of the chief and talked with him of the various customs and experiences of his people. “Once,” said Gomulah, “many years ago, when the Ojibways had their villages on the shores of Gitchie Gu-mee (Lake Superior), and SeGun, the manitou of summer, had been kind to them with weather, and the corn and beans were high, our an- cient enemies, the Iroquois, came one night in numbers like the forest leaves and killed many of the young men of our people. For days were the Ojib- ways pursued through forest glade and thicket, fighting always to save the old men and ever travelling northward. And it came about that one chief wiser than the rest was able to guide our people at night by means of the star in the north, the star that never moves. Since that time other nations know that star, but the Ojibways believe that the people of this tribe, through their wise chief, were the first to know where to find it in the Great Blue Wigwam.” During the winter past the chief had a most extraordinary experience. While 1533 in-hunt of the red or jumping deer, as that animal is called in the North, and in hot pursuit of two, one of which the brought down with his rifle, the other leaped from a ledge of the mountaiu in an effort to land upon a lower abutting shelf of rock. The shock was too great and ° the animal fell headlong. Gomulah, who was obliged to follow a circuitous route in order to reach the valley was as- tonished upon arriving to find the form of the still living deer lodged in the fork of a tall balm of Gilead, from which the animal was dislodged after having been. killed. The Ojibways at Long Lake elect their chief every four years and our old friend had been their leader for twelve consecutive winters. With the rain still falling and the gusts from the lake shaking the tent poles we bade adieu to Gomulah and his wives, who during our stay had with commendable reserve continued about their wifely duties. (To be continued next month.) The Speed Of Flight If you have any doubt as to the swift- ness of the canvasback on the wing where business calls, just fire at the leader in a string sometime when you've the chance. Duck shot when propelled by the proper quantity of powder travels pretty quick- . ly itself, but if your charge brings down any member of that string of ducks at all it will be the fifth or sixth bird back of the leader, and I’ll bet a farm on it. “If you would have a chance of drop- ping the leader you will have to aim not less than ten feet ahead of him. Then he will more than likely run plumb against your shot. When he drops it will be a quarter of a mile or so further on, for he can’t stop short of that dis- tance even after he is dead. “On the other hand, I have found that the mallard duck is lazy, as wild duck ac- tivity on the wing goes. He seldom cares to cover more than a mile a minute, but he can if he wants to, for I have tim- ed him when he was hitting the wind at a good 75 mile clip. The mallard’s every day style of getting over the country. takes him along about a 50-mile-an-hour rate. The black duck can show about the same speed as the mallard. “The wild goose is an astonisher on the: fly. It has a big, heavy body to carry, and to’see one of these fowl waddling on the ground you wouldn’t suppose it could get away from you very fast on the wing. But the way it manages to glide from one. feeding place to another on occasion has a suddenness to it that is aggravating to. the best of wing shots. “To see a flock of honkers moving along so high that they seem to be sweep- ing the cobwebs off the sky, you probably wouldn’t care to bet that they were trav-- elling at the rate of 90 to 100 miles an hour in-the day, for the wild goose never fools any time away. business gait.” His is always a .., - _, t.. _ eee ee eee Hunting Camp (near Mountain Valley Ranch) for the Grand Duke of Hesse and Party, September, 1910, In The Heart Of The Selkirks Mountain Valley Ranch SPRAGGE. BY MRS. E. NCE more I found myself afloat upon the sinuous Columbia River but under very different condi- tions to those of my previous trip made in August, 1g09, and already re- corded in Rod and Gun for June, 1910. On this occasion I left Golden on the twenty-first of July at seven o'clock in the morning after a practically sleepless night, for just as I had peacefully closed my eyes I was aroused by the prolonged whistle of the Columbia River Lumber Company’s Mill. I knew that whistle should not be blowing at midnight un- less there was ‘trouble in Golden’s chief industry, sol jumped up to find the whole vicinity ablaze with reflected light to realize that either mill or yard, a mile south of our cottage was on fire. Fortunately it was an absolutely still night and any wind there might be blew from the mill across the river, away from the town, so the fire was confined entirely to the mill itself and through the strenu- ous exertions of the townspeople and fire brigade did not spread to the various wooden buildings or to the piles of lum- ber in the yard, though alas! one hun- dred thousand dollars’ worth went up in smoke, not even a scrap of the fine and costly machinery being saved, so fierce and furious was the conflagration. The Lumber Company’s new steamboat on which: I was to make my trip up the Columbia to its source in the Lakes of the same name, was lying at its wharf nearby but her chief officer happened to be en board and quickly moved her out i il ie i IN THE HEART OF of danger down the river; I was, how- ever, assured by some—who should have known—that she could not possibly Start at her usual early hour so I need not arise at five thirty as prearranged. I accordingly re-sought repose but no one reckoned with our energetic, enter- prising navigator and fellow townsman, Captain Armstrong, who is always equal to every occasion and was not to be moved from the even tenor of his way by a simple little hundred thousand dol- lar fre. The large double wagon run in connection with the boat from the town drove up to the cottage just as I was about to partake of a tempting break- fast and the Captain was duly installed beside the driver to stimulate lagging passengers. No breakfast for me that morning and much indignation on Arm- strong’s part at the idea of his boat be- ing delayed, so I humbly drew a veil over my missing meal. I found the Claw-how-yah—Indian for “How are you?’—an improvement up- on the Isabell, her cabin accommodation being particularly artistic and charming. She is of lighter draught and can make the trip from Golden to Winder- mere on the lower Columbia Lake quick- er than the former boat, doing it in a little over twelve hours at high water, thus obviating the night on board as well as the loss of time involved by tying up to the bank after dark while the river was unnavigable. There had been no rain in the Columbia Valley for three weeks so the conditions were dry, smoky and dusty from the terrible forest fires that devas- Ranch House. Living Room in the THE SELKIRKS 1535 a4 Mt. Farnham—Winter Scene. tated the States 3ritish Columbia last The smoke from the mill burnt the pre- ceding night hung like a pall to the south and the Valley of the Silver Blue was a Valley of silver grey with moun- tains and forests blocked out in huge in- bordering on summer, distinct blurs of indigo without form, giving weird mysterious effects that were most impressive. Immediate ob- jects along the river bank were clearly defined through the grey gauze but be- yond was the Infinite. All passengers should have had break- fast before they started for the boat did not supply that meal so I bravely con- cealed my aching void until Captain Armstrong asked me a couple of hours later if I would like some strawberries and deposited a box on my knee. I un- derstood afterwards that he was disap- pointed when he returned later to share them with me and found only the box left as his portion. I fear the odium of ereediness hangs round me still. We steamed on up the river with the usual variations of pulling into the bank to deposit freight and take on supplies of wood. At one stopping place we found a well known rancher awaiting us with a very fine large black and white cow; he had his arm affectionately around the animal's neck and had provided her with a large heap of clover which she was contentedly munching. Bossy was de- stined for another rancher on the boat who had purchased her at a tidy figure — 1530 and was prepared to receive the pet with open arms. The steamer swung along- side, the gang plank was put out for her ladyship to step upon and she was in- duced to place her forefeet on it when the boat slewead with the force of the current just enough to drop the end of the plank resting on its lower deck gently into the water, producing an inclined plane that ended in the river. _ Bossy shook her head as if to say: “not for me to-day” and backed firmly away from the plank. Her master patted her sleek neck ‘and ad- justed the rope with a little gentle pres- sure which did not please-the lady-- She Photo by H. W. Gleason, Boston. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA rancher’s hands amid the shouts of the passengers and crew. He started after his pet who had disappeared round the corner of a wood. Captain Armstrong, however, had no time to waste upon er- ring cattle so ordered the boat to push off from the bank and then exchanged some forcible remarks with Bossy’s new owner who being an old man on _ his homeward way was nearly in tears over the incident, this being the second at- tempt he had made to capture his cow. After this excitement we proceeded on up the Columbia, the smoke lifting more and more as we approached the Mountain Valley Ranch, Wilmer, B.C. looked at him reproachfully more in sor- row than in anger and turned slowly but decidedly in the direction of home, pro- ceeding at a rapid walk away from the Columbia. Her master had to follow ther whether he would or not and feeling the tug of the rope she became alarmed and started a trot which made the gentleman trot too and suggested pursuit to her bo- vine mind. She gave a snort, twisted her tail, kicked up her heels and was off like a shot, pulling the rope out of the Lower Lake. The houseboat Isabell, our destination for the night, was moored to the bank at Athalmar just at the junction of lake and river. She looked like an importation from the Thames with her gay flower boxes and creepers, her ham- mack easy chairs and awnings. It was difficult to realize such pleasant facts in the heart of the mountains, one hundred miles from the Canadian Pacific Rail- way. They were nevertheless fully ap- preciated by one wayfarer who was truly IN THE HEART OF THE SELKIRKS grateful for such pleasant accommoda- tion. Early next morning mine host of the Mountain Valley Ranch arrived before | was up with his ‘horses and democrat to convey me over the thirteen miles inter- vening between Athalmar and his home, duly reached at the end of two hours, after a most interesting drive through benchlands and open park country over excellent roads. Up from the Columbia River we rose to the town of Wilmer, a mile back, stopping there for mail and various commissions, then on by the house and extensive nurseries of the Cal- gary Irrigation Company which is put- 1537 and glowing lines of magenta fire weed which made brilliant ribbons of color amid the greens and browns of the var. ious grasses. Straight up from the meadows rose the Selkirks, in rocky firclad cliffs and slopes of bunch grass and woods away to the sky line, the range increasing in height as it extended westward from the ranch to the recesses of the valley that held lofty pinnacles, glaciers and snow capped peaks. An ideal spot in which to pass days or weeks, in the midst of a magnificent mountain region, with good roads made to lumber camps and mines and abun- The House Boat Isabell at Athalmar. ting in a big ditch from Horse Thief Creek, for the benefit of adjacent lands, past a pretty little lake, through more park country and timber limits, away up Horse Thief Valley till the Selkirk Moun- tains closed in about us and the Creek thundered below and we were at Moun- tain Valley Ranch. It is beautifully situated on a terrace above the river which is in no sense of the word a creek, though it winds and curvets through the meadows below the house, dividing them into irregular fields of oats and hay, broken by belts of trees dance of good horses to ride or drive over them. My only regret was the limitations of my visit—three clear days. One of these was devoted to climbing the range opposite the house to enjoy the pano- ramic view. One could ride to the very top of the first ridge and command from there the Columbia River Valley with the possibility of meeting both deer and bear on one’s way. An American visitor at the ranch saw and if I remem- ber aright subsequently shot a huge black bear in this locality after I left. 1538 On the second day I rode to the can- yon of Horse Thief Creek where our house party lunched amidst an environ- ment of rock, mountain and water on a broad grassy ledge that overhung the creek, sheltered from the sun and cooled by the damp air from the cascade below. Imagine our surprise and delight when five mountain goat, their curiosity ‘aroused presumably by the sound of voices came and gazed upon us from the rocks above on the opposite side; they seemed only a few feet—not more than thirty or forty at any rate— away, so we suspended our proceedings ROD AND GUN IN CANADA miles from the ranch, lying back in the depths of McDonell Creek. To reach it we left home on ‘horseback at ten o’clock in the morning and rode out past the canyon of the goat along the road to the Columbia Lumber Company’s summer camp which runs for miles and miles up various valleys in a way that made us long for time and leisure to explore them. When we reached a high point on the road a mile or more from our picnic ground we turned off at right angles and took the trail to Ptarmigan mine. This we followed for several miles, rising by easy grades higher and higher, farther Capt. Armstrong getting into Canoe of Houseboat after a Swim in the Columbia, July, 1910, and remained like wooden images. There was an old Billy goat who sta- tioned himself above the rest with a kid beside him, and three females. They looked like ordinary white goats of the heavy Angora type with shorter heads and horns than the domestic animals. After satisfying themselves there was nothing abnormal going on they quietly withdrew at the end of five minutes, leaving us quite speechless and tempor- arily paralysed. My third and last ‘day I devoted to an expedition to Mount Farnham, twelve and farther back into the heart of the Selkirks, till at last we found ourselves beneath a mighty mass of grey rock, that terminated in a curious tower on the right and on the left fell away from a rampart of cliff, glacier and snowfield,. on to a perpendicular wall from whose base a big area of snow and ice extended away back on to another magnificent mountain of infinite possibilities. My host told me he always had a summer camp here and that the and his wife had ridden to an elevation of ten thousand feet near this very spot which is so mar- A CANOE SONG vellously accessible. We lunched and lingered as long as we could by McDonell Creek with its impressive background and at last when time pressed, reluctantly mounted our horses and rode homewards down the winding trail that revealed new beau- ties and fresh points of view at every turn. On the morning of the fourth day I was obliged to bid a_ sad farewell to Mountain Valley Ranch and drive away down the valley to Athalmar, with its 1539 tempting houseboat, whence homeward to my summer cottage at Golden. I heard with much interest before I left for Toronto in October that the Grand Duke of Hesse who visited the ranch in September for big game got a fine bag of deer, bear and goat during the week he spent at Mountain Valley. My host, Mr. Thomas Starbird, will be elad to provide accommodation at his ranch and give all possible information in answer to any letters addressed to him at Mountain Valley Ranch, Wilmer, B.C. A CANOE SONG. BY JOHN J. McMURRAY. When softly the curtains of night do fall, And the shadows are long and deep; When the brilliant stars look from cloudless sky To the softer stars of the deep. With a laugh, laugh, laugh, We push our canoe from the shore, And the hearts within us are just as light As the fairy sheen of the moonbeams bright As they glance, glance, glance, On the ripples the river bore. And a little wavelet follows fast Chasing one that has gone before, Hurrying on till with rippling laugh It breaks the stillness along the shore. With a dip, dip, dip, Our canoe through the water glides While the breezes whisper along the shore, And the trees clap hands in a soft encore, To the swish, swish, swish, Of the wavelets along our sides. The stillness of silence softly falls The deep, dark shadows along the shore, And the mystery of night draws low Its sable mantle the forest o’er. Not a breath, breath, breath, The soundless silence to break ; Nor sound save the long low call of the loon As brooding ‘the sits in some deep lagoon, Or the moan, moan, moan, Of its echo along the shore. A Fishing Trp In The Laurentians BY W. H. ALLISON. HILE Montreal, the commercial WV capital of the Dominion, is un- doubtedly largely given over to trading and sport, it is probable that no other city of its size in the world has finer rural surroundings or more real pleasure resorts—resorts reaching over hundreds of miles to the north and many miles east and west along the great St. Lawrence—placed in as large a territory and many eminently suitable for brief and pleasant outings. As soon as the first spring birds on their northern flights warn us that the mating season has arrived, we are filled with the “Call of the Wild,” longing for the opening of the fishing season, the freedom of forests and streams, and for a few days amid the enchanting realms of the Laurentian Mountains. Just speedily as arrangements can be made and our tickets secured for transportation over the Labelle branch of the Canadian Pacific Railway we are off on the trail of the wily trout. It was a lovely day of June in 1910 when all our arrangements were complete and we left Montreal for a brief fishing trip. At St. Jerome, thirty-three miles out, we began to climb and noted with in- terest the first roaring stream that at one time furnished good trout fishing. At Ste. Agathe, thirty miles further on, is a beautiful lake surrounded by summer villas, forming the most popular and largely attended resort in the district. A drive of six miles west and Hotel Minto on Lake St. Joseph is reached—a place where hundreds of people spend their summer | holidays. Lake Ste. Marie, four miles south and which can be reached by row boat affords excellent trout fishing. However we go further north from Ste. Agathe and find that at Ste. Faustin we have reached the highest grade, nineteen hundred feet above sea level. From the top of the hill, as we approach the village can be seen Square Lake, nestling beside the track at the depot,—a little water as: from which many anglers in the past have captured good creels of the speckled beauties. One story retold with great gusto every time I pass through Ste. Faustin is worth recounting. A few years ago two city men, spending their holidays in_ the neighborhood saw Square Lake from the train. It appeared to be about two miles away and they made up their minds they would return along the track and go through the fields to reach it. Accord- ingly they alighted at the depot and pro- ceeded to endeavor to carry out their pro- gram. The result was that after two hours’ strenuous exercise they landed back exactly at the point from which they started. The windings of the railroad through the mountains at that point had deceived them and was the cause of their undoing. My old friend, J. H. Lefebvre, accom- panied me on.this particular trip. The train was left at Labelle, twenty-three miles north of Ste. Faustin, and our old friend and guide, Nantel, engaged to lead us over the mountains to Lake Cari- bou. For fully one hour it was a steady hard climb and then we caught the first gleam of the blue water nestling at the floor of the highest mountain of the North. Sometime later we climbed into the boat which had been hauled by team over the heavy trail during the winter. Soon, however, the rain fell with such force as to drive us to seek shelter in a small cabin our guide had erected near- by. With the clearance of the atmosphere we sallied forth at six o’clock in the evening and two hours later had thirty- nine trout—enoucgh and to spare, particu- larly as we had decided to seek pastures new on the following day. In accordance with our arrangements we drove fourteen miles through wind and rain next day to Lake Desert at which place we arrived too late to in- dulge in fishing. However, we made up for this restraint by rising at daybreak . A FISHING TRIP IN THE LAURENTIANS next morning and trolling till break- fast time, our contribution to the said breakfast being four lovely grey trout of three pounds each. The best catch of the morning was lost as usual and this was a particularly exasperating case as a large red trout broke the line just as Joe was lifting it into the boat. This lake, while nearly circular in shape, is only about three acres in area though it afforded the very best sport it has ever been my good fortune to enjoy. In three hours we landed thirty-one of the finest trout—none less than one and one half pounds and the majority two pounds and over. When we lake at half past six our catch was divid- ed into three portions and each one felt that his own portion was enough to car- ry. Joe and I spent four days in the vicin- ity of Lakes Napoleon, La Croche, Des- ert and Archambault. To say we had a good time is only to put it mildly. Al- though rain fell each day, except on the occasion of our visit to Lac Moreau, our catches were fairly good. When we returned to Labelle we felt we could not resist the delights of an- other trip to Lac Caribou, one of the grandest lakes of the North. Though the trout taken there are not so large as those taken in the other waters it is an ideal spot for fishing. It was four o’clock in the afternoon when we reached the Lake and we were so drenched by the rain that fell in torrents that we re- tired to the camp, made a good fire and dried our clothes. While the rain con- tinued to fall we began to feel the need of some refreshments for the inner man and rummaging about we discovered eight potatoes, the remnants of a pre- vious visit. They were immediately set upon, roasted and eaten. We had let out our lines over the side of the boat and every few minutes the swaying of the poles would indicate cap- tures. We would run down, land our fish and return to camp while the rain still continued descending. In this way we put in our time till eight o’clock when we started our climb of about twenty minutes to the top of the mountain, left the - 1541 which is, I should judge, about six hun- dred feet on the east side and on the west a drop of one thousand feet towards the village. It was half past nine when we reached the village, having walked the whole distance in the rain and carrying thirty-five good sized trout between us. The waters of Lac Caribou are four or five hundred feet higher than those of the Rouge River at Labelle. It is difficult to know when to cease talking of Lac Caribou and the fishing in that northern region, which may without exaggeration be described as a veritable anglers’ Para- dise. The solemnity of the forests and the mountains of rock remain. It is still the mighty Laurentians that tell again to the new born world the wonders of their existence and how the shrinkage of the earth’s crust pushed them upwards in an endeavor to meet the overhanging clouds! RECORD TROUT. Among the biggest trout captured with- in recent history, pride of place belongs to the monster of Loch Stennes, Scotland, which weighed twenty-nine pounds, and was caught on a hand line in 1889. It was one of those big brown trout which have taken to salt or partially salt water (“slob” or estuarine trout), and the fine cast of it made by’*Mr. Mallock and now in the Fly Fishers’ club shows that salt water agreed with it. Another big trout was caught in Lough Ennel, iz 1o4. This weighed twenty-six pounds and took a spoon bait. The Irish lakes have yielded several fish of fifteen pounds or more in recent years. A trout of twenty-one pounds was caught in Loch Rannoch in 1904 by a young lady, and in the same year a youthful angler of 10 got one in the Test at Broadlands which weighed sixteen pounds. The largest trout caught in southern England of late, however, was_ the eighteen- pounder from the New rivet, which fell a victim to a lobworm in 1908. The rec- ord Thames trout was caught in 1880, and weighed sixteen pounds fifteen ounces. Black Bass Fishing An Angler’s Experience BY CHARLOTTE CARSON TALCOTT. (From notes furnished by Jonathan Talcott.) HERE has been a great deal writ- ten about the small mouthed black bass and the best methods for his capture. The different kinds of bait used for this purpose have likewise come in for much discussion. I have thought it may prove of interest to many readers and may be of value to some, to give my experiences as | have fished for bass for many years and gained some interesting experiences dur- ing that time. I have not yet discovered, however, any particular kind of bait that may be used with the same success at all times and under all conditions of weather. In my view fish have similar percep- tions of weather to birds. must have observed fish rising in every direction on certain evenings when the weather was calm; and on what appear- ed to be precisely similar evenings, so far as weather conditions were concerned, not a single ripple to mark a rise. I think when the fish are active they are looking for food and that is the time to catch them—that time in my experience being just before a pronounced change in the weather. The black bass possesses a varied ap- petite. Sometimes he prefers a frog, at other times a crab or crawfish, and again at still other times that old reliable, the fishworm or the large dew worm which in My opinion is the bait that appears to be most relished by the fish. If I had to make a choice of bait I would take my chances with the dew worm nine times ‘out of ten and believe success would be obtained something in that proportion. If one understands how to seek them, dew worms are easily procured. The best time to gather them is after dark and just after a shower has fallen. With the light of a lantern enough can be seen and gathered to last for several days. When I have collected mine I place them in a quantity of mois- tened. earth in a box in the cellar necessarily’ All anglers : and have my bait ready when required. Some anglers use fat pork but my ex- perience with this bait thas proved very unsatisfactory, the bass preferring live bait and not readily taking anything fail- ing to move. There are times, however, ° when bait of all kinds fail; whether in such cases failure is due to the absence of the fish or to the lack of appetite I am unable to say. Wihen crabs and frogs are procurable I generally secure some of each and thus endeavor to find out which bait the bass prefers at that particular time. I fish with two-rods; if alone with two hooks on each line and bait, each hook with a different bait. One line I allow to lie on the bottom motionless. This statement reminds me of an in- cident where two people were out fishing from the same boat. One angler caught six fine bass and the other not a single fish. The successful angler allowed his bait to rest on the bottom while the un- successiul man kept his bait in motion. Both were using the same kind-of bait— the dew worm. Black bass are almost invariably found on a stoney bottom. This is due to the fact that stoney bottoms are their feed- ing places. I have taken great pains to find out what they feed upon and in cleaning them I have found numbers of crawfish inside their stomachs, proving that crawfish as well as small perch are favorite food. These craw-fish find their hiding places under the stones and here the bass follow them. I recall one incident relating to perch as bait that may. prove interesting. I was fishing with a friend one day and neither of us was experiencing good luck. My friend caught a small perch and al- lowed me to use it to bait my hook. In two minutes I caught a five pound bass and using the same bait I captured two more. Although we tried with other kinds of bait we did not have another SStLicen: BLACK BASS FISHING There are various ways of fishing and various ways of hooking and landing a bass. Every angler is, in these mat- ters, a law unto himself. Some prefer when feeling a strike to slacken line and let the fish “run”, in order that it may swallow the bait. It is a serious and much debated question as to whether this is the right course. After running a short distance the fish is likely to get loose and disgorge the bait. My rule is, (and I give it for the sake of others if they think it worth trying) that when one feels a bite, just pull light- ly. The bass will invariably start away and when it has gone a few yards, then —with the line straight back of it—jerk sufficiently quickly to set the hook and if you hook him hold steady and keep him moving. If possible keep him work- ing and prevent him from_ breaking water. The bass has keener instincts than any other fish, unless it may be the speckled trout or “lunge and will break water and rid himself of the hook if he can. Any angler accustomed to land- ing bass can judge by his antics when he feels like shaking himself. A fish must exercise some “fish rea- soning” when it will rise to the surface and spring from the water in order to shake the cruel hook from’ its mouth. When in the water the resistance of the latter is such that a manoeuvre of this kind is impossible. An instance bearing out my meaning occurs to me. When I was at Catalina Island off the coast of California I saw someone throw a large fish in the water to Big Ben—the latter being the name of a large tame seal frequenting the shore. The fish was too large to swallow whole and Ben was unable to bite off a piece in the water. He therefore rose to the sur- face with the fish in his mouth and when his head was clear of the water gave the fish a vigorous shake tearing a piece loose. He repeated this action until he had reduced the size of the fish to one which he could swallow. Ben knew the resistance of the water and was aware that what he could not do in the water he could accomplish on the surface. Vhen a bass does jump from the water 1543 it is the angler’s duty to keep his line tight. Don’t jerk! More fish have been set free by sudden jerks than have ever been caught. There are many ways of baiting a hook and many different ideas obtain. Some people leave long ends of worms dang- ling. I prefer looping the worm closely. Some will hook a perch through the head; I prefer hooking just under the back fin near the head. For the small mouthed black bass I believe the crab is the best food. Another little incident in my exper- ience may prove interesting to angling friends. One day I was fishing on a bar where bass are caught in limited num- bers. I had fished for three hours for one three pound bass and decided to try a change of location. It was nearly sun- down when I transferred to Stoney Is- land—a place which is simply a heap of stones at low water with a bar running out into the lake for half a mile. Within the hour I caught six fine bass in my new position. My bait was dew worms al- though I found that the stomachs of the bass I caught contained crabs almost en- tirely. The crabs evidently crawl from beneath the stones at or near sundown and the bass knowing this come to these places to feed. My opinion is that small mouth black bass possesses an appetite that varies. One day he prefers crabs and another day perch. Of all the baits I have ever tried, however, commend me to the old reliable—the dew worm. The experience of Mr. W. L. Pope of Brookline, Mass., in New Brunswick last open season confirms what Mr. Moore has written in our pages as to big game conditions in New Brunswick. Mr. Pope obtained two fine buck deer with antlers having twelve and ten points res- pectively and also a nice caribou. He also had several chances of procuring a moose but wished for a head with a spread of fifty-eight inches or more and not finding just what he was looking for refrained from shooting. On the whole trip he saw eighteen moose, sixteen cari- bou and twenty deer. a Hunting The Elk In Saskatchewan BY B. L. CLEMONS. \ ROBABLY nowhere within such convenient reach of the dwellers in cities and towns can _ such gvood big game hunting be found as in the neighborhood of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Once across the Saskatchewan River the semi- inhabited fringe of a fine game country is entered upon. This country stretches away north east as far as the records of © explorers supply any definite informa- tion. Within a few miles of the city, elk, moose and jumping deer are to be found. The country is wooded with jackpine, poplar, willows and tamarack, supplying shelter to the game and favoring lumber operations to the extent that cabins have been erected at convenient locations. Occasionally an adventurous sportsman or trapper ventures far into the haunts of the elk and the moose. Just before the season opened last year I received a letter from W. Doidge, the well known travelling representative of the Codville Grocery Company stating that he intended to go for a big game hunt and would be joined by Charles Fansit. The place decided upon was twenty-five miles north east of Prince Albert and a splendid place for both elk and moose. Not only was I requested to accompany them but also to make ar- rangements in order that the holiday might run smoothly and be crowned with success. It behoved me to get busy and I was not long in setting about my prep- arations which included the addition of Dave Fiddler, a well known hunter, to the ranks of the party and the engage- ment of Emel Hughs as cook and Jack Sinclair as teamster. Doidge (hereafter known as Bill) and Fansit arrived at my house, the Windsor Hotel, Prince Albert, on Saturday No- vember twenty-sixth, loaded down with guns and big game yarns. We had ar- ranged to leave Prince Albert early in the morning of Monday but as often happens in such cases delays occurred and it was not till two o’clock in the af- ternoon that we left the city behind us. Our outfit was a good one and had been provided with due liberality. ~ We had two tents for the team which we expected to keep with us all the time, a large six- teen by twelve tent with three foot wall for ourselves, a good stove and liberal stores of provisions for both men and horses. The weather was fine though it looked like snow as we drove across the huge iron bridge which spans the Saskatche- wan. We were all in good spirits, laugh- ing and joking and wondering who was to have the honor of killing the first deer. Just exactly where we were bound for we were not quite sure but we were de- termined upon one point and that was to keep going until we found a good place. There not being sufficient snow for sleighs we took wagons and followed a road leading in a north easterly direct- ion and crossing the survey line of the Hudson Bay Railway and the little Red River, the latter playing an important part in the lumbering industry of Printe Albert. After crossing the Red River we took a wrong road and travelled on until it was almost dark before we found water and a place where we could com- fortably camp. While walking ahead of the teams I came across an old barn standing near the road and knew there must be water nearby as no one would build a barn in a place where there was no water. While the rest were making camp I located the water, discovering a nice spring at the foot of the hill. To pitch the tent in the dark was a little awkward but all did their best and soon things began to take shape. The tent was erected, a good fire blazed cheer- ily in the camp stove which, by.the way, is a little the best of its kind I have ever seen, and the cook speedily had supper ready to be served. As we were both tired and hungry we found the meal high- ly refreshing and after a good night’s rest were astir early in the morning. HUNTING THE ELK After travelling for some distance on the same road we were traversing the Previous day we came to several roads, all of them turning out to be merely wood roads made for the convenience of those taking out timber. The road we were travelling was also a wood road. I went ahead with Bill to try and find a way out of our difficulties but we did not suc- ceed. While holding a council of war near a big poplar bluff Bill, who was Car- tying his big .401, asked “What is that?” “Deer” I replied laconically, adding, as I saw him raise his rifle to his shoulder, a caution not to shoot too high. It was the first time Bill had ever shot at a deer and the caution was needed for when the smoke thad cleared away the deer was still going. Bill wanted to sell me his gun but I declined the offer. Later on Bill came round and explained that the sights had been moved. The gun was sighted for eight hundred yards when he fired. [ agreed to take his word for it and wished ‘him better luck next time. There was nothing for it but to turn round and retrace our steps to the Red River. This we did and late that night found ourselves on the right road. We arrived late at the home and barn of a Galician settler. He informed us that he had no room for our horses and it was only Fansit’s strong powers of persuas- ion that induced him at last to find room for one team. The second one was made comfortable between two hay stacks and as the weather was mild the night in the open did them no harm. After a big supper we sought our blankets with the definite resolution to rise early and set out on the right road. This program we carried out the more easily as we wished to leave the Galic- ians behind us. For some time we tray- elled through a Galician settlement see- ing deer tracks now and then and keep- ing our eyes open for further signs. An hour before noon we came upon a man fixing a fence and, seeing at a glance that he was not a Galician, we called a halt in the hope of procuring some in- formation from him both about the road and the neighborhood of game. He told IN SASKATCHEWAN A Council of War. us his name was Cook and he had come in from the States. He was a hunter and trapper and knew of a place ten miles off where there was both a good cabin and a good barn. These had been built by a Galician who thad homesteaded and then abandoned his cabin because there was too much water on the land. He told us the road was a very awkward one and to solve the difficulty we hired him to act as guide as far as he thought neces- sary. Under his guidance we reached the last Galician home which was a very wild place, fed our teams and had lunch. Bill and I indulged in a feast of the garlic pickles, a staple article of diet amongst the people and didn’t find them bad for a change though we would not care for them regularly. For four miles more Mr. Cook acted as guide and then left us, telling us that we could not very well get off the road and it was only a few miles further. He as- sured us it was six miles from the point where we had our lunch to the cabin, but subsequent inquiry made those six miles into eleven. 1546 Before leaving us he gave us a parting lecture on how to shoot moose and elk. He said: “If I catch sight of a moose in the morning he is mine. I can catch him inside of five miles; actually run him down.” Fansit, who is always prepar- ed for an argument and always ready to take the opposite side, shook his head and looked doubtful. Dave, who is an excellent walker, said he would not luxe to travel with Cook, and the writer, who once tried to catch a moose with the ‘re- sult that he got lost and had to stay in the woods for two nights, agreed.‘ l'in- ally the decision of the crowd was that Cook could talk faster than he could walk. We kept on and on expecting every minute to reach the cabin we were so anxious to see. ‘Finally it became so dark that one of the party had 10 walk ahead with an axe to clear the road of fallen trees. At best the road was a mere trail made by the Galician and with its disuse it had fallen into bad shape. Finally when both the horses and our- selves were worn out, Fansit, who was then acting as advance guard, declared that he could see a light ahead. We all bucked up for a last effort and emerged into a small opening on the other side of which stood the cabin we had been so long striving to reach. Luck was against us, however, for we found that an Indian and his family had taken possession of the cabin. They had been there for a month undisturbed and informed us that they intended to re- main for another month at least. The room was small and hanging from the ceiling were the skins of rats, skunk, mink, fox and wolf and in addition large quantities of moose and elk meat were drying. Bill felt he could not spend a night in such a place but by represent- ing to him our condition and the unpleas- antness of a night in the open it was finally decided to make the best of a bad job and put up with poor accommodation for one night. We purchased a big elk steak from the Indian and after a good supper of elk meat and potatoes, bread and butter, things began to look brighter. after the meal we set to work. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Although the Indian had a team of ponies the had no hay and had turned out the animals to rustle for themselves. We accordingly took possession of the stable for our teams, making them quite com- fortable, and after our supper settled down for a smoke before retiring. Put- ting down some hay we spread our blank- ets upon it and being thoroughly worn out with our exertions we passed a far better night than we expected under the circumstances, all sleeping well except Dave, who had the misfortune to lie next to a box in which were ten live puppies and these animals kept up a whining chorus most of the night. The Indian, whose name was Puck. ze- ported moose and elk in goodly numbers close to the cabin and we resolved to lose no time before we were hot on the chase. The cook had breakfast ready by five in the morning and immediately The biz tent was pitched and Bill and Fansit, tak- ing lunches with them, set off on the hunt. The remaining members of the party hustled for all they were worth in making camp and by ten o’clock Dave and the writer were ready to start, leav- ing the cook and teamster in charge and instructing Jack, when finished to take one of the horses and learn what he could of the surrounding country, particularly where tracks were thickest. Dave and myself went south east and had not gone two miles when we came to fresh elk tracks. As near as we could figure out the tracks were those of a band of ten or twelve, and as neither of us had killed elk and were not tamiliar with their habits, we proceeded quietly and slowly. The tracks became so thick we were unable to follow with any =>n- fidence the band whose tracks we had first sighted. Accordingly we had our lunch of cold meat, bread and butter with a few raisins for dessert—a fine lunch by the way for the woods—and as it was be- ginning to snow with a prospect of its continuance and we were six miles {roam camp we decided to return. We knew that with more snow our chances on the following day would be improved as old tracks would no longer trouble as. HUNTING THE ELK Fried elk steak was again on the menu for supper and over our pipes we gave the usual explanations why we had re- turned emptyhanded. Fansit and Bill agreed that they had been close to moose, finding the place where four of them had lain down, but as the day was calm they had decided to wait for a wind. It is ai- most impossible to get near a moose on a calm day, their senses of hearing and smelling being exceedingly ‘acute. They likewise reported finding many elk tracks but had not caught sight of big game. Jack also reported plenty of tracks. He had discovered a road used by the Hudson Bay Railway surveyors about two miles from the camp and was sure he could lead us to it. As the snow was still falling when we retired for the night we felt fairly confident of a big day on the morrow when all the tracks would certainly be fresh. Our camp was made unusually com- fortable. With an abundance of hay and plenty of good warm blankets fine beds Were made. We had brought some boards with us and with them we rigged up a good table in one corner of the tent. The air was very different to the Indian cabin in which we slept the night before and every one of us keenly relished the change. We had a plentiful supply of good food and altogether felt that after all our lines might have fallen in many worse places. All were on deck early and found snow still falling. After breakfast we set off in couples as on the previous day, each being supplied with a good lunch. Be- fore going half a mile we discovered fresh tracks and Dave ventured the pro- phecy that we would surely spill blood that day. We made out by the tracks that a band consisting of four elk was in front of us. They were travelling north east and were going quite fast. At the end of two miles we noted that they were travelling more slowly and stopping to feed here and there. We found the country densely wooded with white poplar, with a heavy under- growth of pea vine. Occasionally we came to an opening or a swamp with heavy grass and moss. The tracks cde- IN SASKATCHEWAN 1547 A Reward of Good Marksmanship. noted that we were gaining on the elk and we continued to press forward. About eleven o’clock we arrived at the edge of a swamp and saw the tracks lead- ing clean across. This swamp was about half a mile long and two hundred yards wide. Half way down a fringe of tama- rack and willows ran across the swamp. At that time the snow was falling fast and being unable to see very far we decid- ed to keep to the timber on the right hand side till we reached the line of trees. This enabled us to keep under cover ail the way and when about half way across the swamp Dave, who had been walking ahead, suddenly stopped, took a quick step to one side and beckoned to me t9 come on. As he raised his rifle I follow- ed its direction and saw four large elk about one hundred and fifty yards in front. We both opened fire on them, bringing down one huge bull elk and wounding the three others, emptying our rifles before they were out of sight in the bushes. Just stopping long enough to bleed our game we took up the trail of a second one which appeared to be badly wound4- ed. We found blood on both sides of the trail and felt confident that we should ie able to secure him as well. Before we had gone a quarter of a mile we came in sight of him and as he set off to run Dave shot him through the body and I hit him in the hip, the bullet going through and lodging in the shoulder joint. The poor animal fell to rise no more and after per- forming the necessary operation we re- turned to take up the tracks of the others. = 1548 Both were bleeding and taking up the track of the one that appeared to be wounded the worst we_soon came to a place where he had been lying down. Judging by the blood in the snow he was badly wounded and we advanced quickly, the tracks. being sufficiently good to leave us no doubt of our road. After covering about three quarters of a mile we obtained a shot at him but the trees were so thick that we both missed him. Later on again we caught sight of him and fired with a like result. Then we decided to wait for awhile as he was bleeding freely and lying down every hundred yards or so. _\We lit our pipes and had a smoke and when we started again went forward as quietly as possi- ble. When we came within sight of him- again he was lying on a little hull and only his head could be seen. 1 took first turn and shot him through the neck but too high up to be fatal. Although he fell over he jumped up again and was about to go off when Dave fied, breaking his hind leg. We were able to walk up to him and finish him with the knife. While we were still busy we heard someone coming and were glad to see Bill and Jack approaching. They had been following some moose and when Dave and I began shooting they left that part on the double quick. Being thus put off their game they came across. to see what all the noise was about, and found us deeply engaged. While Bill built a fire the other three began to show our skill as butchers. After removing the skin we were but a short time in per- forming the necessary work. Starting back to where we had killed the second one we put Bill and Jack on the trail of the fourth and while dressing the second we distinctly heard the mid- day whistle at Prince Albert. At that time we were between twenty-five and thirty miles from the city and the day was quiet with no snow falling. To mention this fact may give strangers a good idea of how far sound carries on the prairies on a still day. We compar- 1 ed our watches with the time and found | them right. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA It was no light or easy task to dress three large elk and we had to work quickly. These were all beautiful speci- mens although there was only one good head and that belonged to the first killed. The weather was turning cold and we had to build a large fire at which to warm our hands. When we came out into the open where the first elk lay it was still colder and the wind was rising. We had to carry dry wood.a considerable distance in order to keep up a fire ard were glad by the time we finished the third that we did not have another one to dress. So busy were we that we had not eaten our lunch and at the conclusion of our work we gladly went into shelter and had a meal, at the finish of which we set out for camp, which, as far as we could judge, was four or five miles away. Not hearing any shooting in the direction Bill and Jack had taken we decided that the wounded elk was giving them a good run. Wien a mile on our way we came ‘Oo some fresh tracks and knew the elk were not more than half a mile away. As the tracks led away from the camp and but little daylight was left we decided not to pursue them. Bill and Jack arrived in camp a few minutes before our return, Bill being “all in.” He asserted that if he had had another half mile to walk be- fore reaching.the camp he would have re- mained in the bush. They had followed the wounded elk for about four miles but as he was still travelling very fast they gave up the chase. lost their bearings and went seventeen miles out of their way— according to Bill. The real distance, said Jack, was not more than seven miles. As all hunters know the road back to camp after a hard day’s tramp seems end- less. When I entered the camp Bill was on his bed and he greeted me with the state- ment: ‘No more for me. I am finish- ed.” I told him he would be out again on the hunt next day as most of us had made many similar resolutions when we were being introduced to the game. Charlie reported following a large band of elk for about four hours but the tracks HUNTING THE ELK IN SASKATCHEWAN at last became so thick he was unable to tell which way they had gone. When supper was ready Bill managed to come to the table and a plate of elk and boiled beans that would have lasted him a week in town disappeared like mag- ic and another followed. I guess if the had been writing this story he would re- port similarly on the rest. Immediately after supper Bill went from the table to his bed and declined to take his part in the evening’s program. According to arrangement Fansit and Jack went out early on a hunt while Dave, Bill and I took the team to fetch in the three dressed elk. We were able to reach all three without cutting much road and found them amount to a big load. On reaching the road Bill was ap- pointed teamster and Dave and I started once more to try our luck. Plenty of tracks were found and after following a band of twenty for some dis- tance we were cut off by another hunter who took up the trail ahead of us. We had noticed a big swamp and meadow along the road to the camp and decided to go and look over it which we did. There were countless tracks but we saw no game. When we reached camp it was quite late and we were very tired. It was not, however, too dark for us to notice, as we approached the tent, a huge carcass of elk hanging to a tree and just near it the head, a beauty for size and proportions. We knew that either Jack or Fansit had obtained a prize and did not need their show of spirits to tell how things had gone with them. The story was told the same evening. The hunters had followed a band or fil- teen or twenty elk for some distance, coming upon them in a very bad place, a large flat full of willows so thick they could not get a shot. One of the elix, a fine large buck, showed himself at avout three hundred yards and Fansit, who was a dead shot, brought him down with the first shot—a most excellent shot as only a small portion of the shoulder and back was in sight. No doubt this buck was the king of the herd and Fansit, although an old eragiet, pecame quite excited a 1549 On the Road Home Loaded Down with Game, telling his tale. We all agreed that he had made an extraordinary shot and se- cured a grand head—a trophy such as would afford pride and gratification to any sportsman. He had a good right to be pleased with himself. Sunday found us all ready for a rest and we spent a quiet day recuperating. We were all in good shape on Monday morning and as we expected Bill was ready for another try. Dave and he left early but after following a band of five elk for the greater part of the day they were put off by Fansit who secured a fine black-tail buck. The manner in which this buck was taken is worth recounting. The black- tail was following the elk and Fansit, who had stopped to light his pipe, was motionless when he heard a noise ; .d saw the black-tail come out in plain view. Although he shot the deer just above the heart the animal ran for at least a quart- er of a mile. When Fansit reached him he was crouched as though ready to jump but was stone dead. The head had a 1550 fine spread with eight prongs and inade a good trophy. Jack and I followed a band to a large opening. We just came to the edge of the opening in time to see three elk run- ning at full speed at about five hundred yards. I fired four shots before they went out of sight and in crossing to the other side found that I had wounded one. He was bleeding but not badly. Though we followed for some time we were forc- ed to give up the chase as it was getting dark and we were a long way from camp. When we did arrive we were the lag- gards, everyone being in before us. Though there were more moose than elk, Tuesday was too calm for moose hunting and we wished for a windy day when all of us would go after moose. Wednesday found Dave and me still after elk, but Bill and Fansit were laid up with sore feet as a result of too much cross country ‘work. While we saw three elk we did not get a shot and on: ROD: AND GUN IN CANADA our return the arrangements for home- going were under consideration. As we had sixteen hundred pounds of meat besides the large heads, which weighed heavily and took up much room, we decided to get the Indian to drive three of us home while Jack followed with the loads. This was duly arrang- ed. The Indian knowing a short cut managed it so that while we pulled up stakes at six o’clock Thursday morning we were in town before four in the after- noon, all looking for barbers to relieve us of twelve days’ growth. Bill had no sooner: shaved than he was out looking for business while Fansit left Prince Al- bert on the following day. Every man was jubilant over the ex- perience and results of the outing and all agreed to try and make it possible to repeat the trip in the same vicinity. We consider ourselves seasoned hands now and feel that we could do even better than last year. DUCKS AND MOTORS. Speaking of the Manitoba Game Pro- tective Association’s objection to motor boats in duck marshes, a Winnipeg writ- er Says: “I fail to see how the motor boat is to have any very great effect on duck hunt- ing. Always 1 am ready to bow to the su- perior wisdom of men who have been born and brought up on ducks and the marshes, but I’m dead sure that no motor boat could get through some of the places where canoes go and where, I judge— since the guides follow these water trails —that boats which seek the best routes to the shooting grounds, must go. It is nip and tuck to get a canoe that draws about two inches of water, through a good many of those places, and just how a motor boat can be navigated over such routes I don’t see. The main use for a motor boat seems to be getting from one quickly as may be, and why not, in these days of hurry of all sorts. For a guess, I’d say the motor boat would be less de- structive to ducks than the canoe. The. canoe steals stilly upon the birds, and if one has a poise good enough to shoot from the canoe, a good many birds can be had that way. Men in canoes get far more ducks than they can _ use, or than the law allows them to get, and, what with the noise and the inability of any man with a motor boat to be a bigger hog than some who go in canoes—lI'm willing to go on record as one who doesn’t believe the motor boat is such a destruct- ive agent as some of its opponents would have us think. I have seen ducks hang in the water until a steamboat pretty nearly ran over them before they fly, and, as for being scared of it, they didn’t ap- pear to care any more than if the thing art of the open water to another as had been a floating log.” | With Rod And Gun In Southern Alberta A Long And Varied Outing BY R. B. LEMON. OR nearly a year the members of my household had been discussing with those of my neighbor the de- tails for a big game hunt in the Rockies. The harvest of 1910 was light, Owing to the severe drought and getting through our work much earlier than we anticipated we had several days of joyful preparations at the end of which both families started, complete in numbers and baggage for a seven weeks’ trip. It was on Monday, August seven- teenth, that we made our start and our hunting party appeared like the removal of the patriarchs of old. There were two tent covered wagons, fully loaded with provisions for three months, clothing for all kinds of weather, warm bedding on soft new thay, cook stoves and to crown all a milch cow was tied to the rear of each wagon. Guns sufficient for a small army and fishing tackle galore were packed in the wagons. On ‘the first day, when we were all fresh, we pushed along pretty lively and reached Milk River station, making about twenty-seven miles. Here was our first camp and we purchased a few articles which we found we had forgot- ten and which were needed to make our outfit complete. From this point we pushed out west, travelling for a week through a ranch- ing country and seeing about one house in each ‘day’s travel. The trail ran alongside the Milk River all the way and twice we had to cross 'the stream. One evening we camped in Lonely Valley though it was not very lonely when we were there as we had some fine duck shooting. We came across many small Jakes where we could shoot all the ducks we required for our meals. Occasionally we varied our menu by adding a fine trout. We also shot several prairie wolves. The ladies, who dressed and ‘roasted our ducks and prepared us such excellent meals, wondered much what would have happened if \they had not been there to do this part of the work and so comfort- able did we find it to rely upon their as- sistance that we wondered much about it ourselves. For nearly a week we contrived that our noonday and evening halts should be near some lake and while the ladies pre- pared a hot meal Jem and I attended to the task of keeping the larder replenish- ed and adding some ducks for the next meal. A plover, an avocet or a jack rabbit varied the bill of fare a little. AJ- though we had neither boat nor retriever we succeeded with care in obtaining seventy-five out of eighty ducks shot. Included in the list were Blue and Green Winged Teal, Black ducks, Mallards, Ringnecked, Gadwall, Shoveller, Ameri- can Scaup and American Mergansers. One evening we camped on the Men- denhall Ranch, south of Magrath, and near a small lake and were agreeably sur- prised by a call from Mr. Mendenhall, who proved a very pleasant and agree- able gentleman, full of information about ‘tthe country and prepared to make our stay as pleasant as possible. He inform- ed us that a large flock of wild geese were staying on his thousand acre wheat field and in the evening they would come to the lake. The information came too late, for Jim and I had been down to the lake with our target rifles and before we could get our shotguns the geese had ski- dooed. When we reached Kimball we went to the general store and postoffice for some supplies. Here we met a member of the Royal North West Mounted Police stat- ioned at Twin Lake and he informed us that on account of the rough trail we could not get direct west to Old Chief Mountain with our loads. In accord- ance with his advice we headed north 1552 west towards Cardston, crossing the Ir- tigation Canal near its source. A little further on we reached the beautiful St. Mary’s River and then Cardston. From Cardston the trail to the mount- ains wound in and out of the Blood Ind- ian Reservation and we obtained our first views of the Indian at home. The next point of interest was the Bel- ly River, a rapid mountain stream of beautiful clear water. We crossed on the big iron bridge, camped for the night and decided to remain over for a day’s rest and fishing: Before breakfast we landed a nice rainbow trout. Finding the trout would not take the fly readily we tried hooking white suckers and soon had five nice ones of two pounds apiece, providing a pleasant dietetic change. Resuming our journey the following day we arrived at Waterton Lake Park and camped on the outskirts. The Park Guardian and Game Warden, as we dis- covered next morning, is Mr. John George Brown, familiarly known as “Kootenay Brown.” Mr. Brown was the first white man in that section of 'the country and was formerly a Hudson Bay Factor. He proved courteous and accommodating and a most intelligent informant. He told us the limits of the Park and the rules we must observe within its bound- aries. Procuring big game licenses we returned to the wagons, drove into the Park and camped for the night at Water- ton Mills. Here we caught the first sight of the beautiful Waterton Lakes from which the Park derives its name. We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. and Mrs. Hansen at this point and found them entertaining and pleasant companions. Next morning we forded an arm of the lake and the river connecting the middle and the north lakes. While proceeding up Pass Creek we met a hunter from New York and after a short chat and the exchange of good wishes we went on up South Kootenay Pass and beyond the limits of the Park. Our permanent camp was pitched at the base of a mountain near the point where the trail leaves Pass Creek and proceeds over the ridge to Oil City. We found many indications of the fact that “view. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA there had been an oil camp tthere at some previous time and some of the old boards, slabs and polés came in very convenient- ly for our own camp. We had been fifteen days on the trail and did not make the camp till the day the season opened for Mountain Goat and Big Horn. After years of talking and planning we found ourselves at last about. to exper- ience the joys and the hardships of a big game hunt in the Rockies. . The camp was pitched in a beautiful spot. Ever- greens extended from immediately be- hind the camp away up the mountain side, while just a few rods below the camp the cool crystal waters of Pass Creek danced and whirled over their beds of solid rock. Away across Pass Creek a range of mountains reared their lofty peaks and in all directions the horizon was bounded by mountains and forests. Great sport was enjoyed by the youngsters, playing along the trout stream, gathering berries and securing spruce gum. Wien all had been made snug and cosy at the camp Jim and I started up Pass Creek n the hope of finding a lake and securing some ducks. As we could not shoot in the Park we had been with- out ducks for two days and as ducks thad hitherto been so plentiful we had fallen into the habit of considering no meal complete without a duck. We followed the stream till the shores became so rugged that we ascended a mountain for the purpose of obtaining a As we could see no lake we de- cided to continue climbing, being encour- aged in this determination by unmistak- able signs of game. Noticing a fresh track leading round the south side of the mountain we followed, losing it alto- gether at times and picking it up further on. I had brought out my shot- eun in the hope of finding ducks and was ~ not anxious for big game. As I was busy with these thoughts Jim called out “There he is!” and became busy with his 30-30. I saw the animal bound away and both of us stood for a time staring after him. Jima immediately recovered himself and said “I believe I hit him and I’m going to follow him!” “Al right,” C—O WITH ROD AND GUN IN SOUTHERN ALBERTA I replied, “I’ll remain here on the watch.” While thus engaged ducks faded from my memory and I heartily wished for my rifle. When Jim reached the place where the ram disappeared in a clump of bushes I saw the animal coming back towards me. I drew Jim’s attention by a whistle and he saw the ram but was unable to shoot as it was in a line with myself. As soon as the ram crossed out of range Jim fired and as the animal pas- sed just below me I fired both loads from the shotgun into him. As he disappear- ed I saw him stagger and we lost no time in following. Only a few yards from where I last saw him lay our first Big Horn—a fine young ram with four- teen inch horns. On dressing him we found that several shots had pierced his lungs, while some of Jim’s bullets had torn a big hole in his back. With light hearts but heavy loads we started down the mountain side, over down timber, rocks and preci- pices, slipping, stumbling and falling, grabbing at bushes, grass, roots or any- thing that promised to afford the slight- est semblance of support. Finally we reached camp, wet, tired and hungry but well pleased with our first day’s hunt. That night we all agreed that moun- tain sheep was, without exception, the best meat we had ever tasted, though later on we found that mountain goat is just as good. Four days, including the one on which we obtained the sheep, were stormy, raining or snowing all the time and though we hunted diligently we Saw no More game except grouse. As it was close season we admired them and passed on. One day we scared up a lynx but failed to obtain it. As the snow became too deep for the stock to pasture I hitched the two teams to my outfit and on September seventh moved back to the mill where I could put the animals in a barn. I rode one of the horses back to the camp and Jim and I hunted sheep. We scared up a flock of eight and tracked them for two days only obtaining two or three glimpses of them at about half a mile distance. Then we gave them up as a honelescc tack. 1553 One day, when hiding on the top of a mountain ridge and watching the flock, imagine my surprise to see five red deer coming single file up the mountain. The wind had not betrayed my presence and I had a good chance to watch them. They were led by a fine young buck and two does and two fawns followed. The ridge from which I was watching ran across the main ridge and it appeared as though they would pass so close to me that I could grab the leg of one of the fawns as they went by. They did not, however, come so near, passing about a rod away, going down the opposite side of the mountain. I was left wondering, and am still wondering, if such a fine chance could possibly occur in open season. It has never occurred to me and I think few hunters can have had such an experience at a time ‘when .free to take advantage of the opportunity thus presenting itself. One evening a resident, named Gus West, told me that the fish were “biting good,” and also where I could obtain the best fishing. Getting the loan of Mr. Hansen’s boat I rowed up to where the river empties into the north lake. The water was deep and clear and I could see the white suckers swimming slowly around, the beautiful rainbow trout darting swiftly away and the lordly maskinonge poised motionless above the moss. I soon had the spoon bait out and began trolling. In a short time I had a strike, followed by the sing of the reel and after some careful manoeuvres I landed a lively four pound rainbow trout. The same experience was repeated with a four pound maskinonge. I never had better sport and it was so much easier than mountain climbing! With the arrival of Jim we rowed back to the Mill and after dinner the teams were taken back to the Pass and Jim’s outfit also moved down. Next day we again indulged in fishing, landing five nice maskinonge but allowing the big- gest one to get away as usual. He prov- ed too heavy for my line which broke as I was lifting him out of the water. As the fishing season was over we turned our attention to bear tracks and 1554 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA spent a whole day tracking Bruin up Stoney Creek. Although we scared him up we did not manage to see him, though we did have a fine view of two_black- tail deer in an open place in the timber. As usual our camera, when we might have brought it into good use, was back in the camp. Goat hunting was the next item on our program and after receiving much good advice from our friends at the Mill we loaded guns, blankets and grub into the boat and started up the lakes. to- wards the Montana border. After row- ing hard for half a day we reached our destination, a little log cabin in the for- est near the shore of the lake. Securely fastening the boat we took our baggage to the cabin and made ourselves at home therein. Supper and beds were soon pre- pared and in the evening we visited Hell Roaring Canyon, a place well if not artistically named. Sleep that night did not come as soon as usual. The rabbits were there in large numbers and treated us as in- truders. They chewed my laces nearly to pieces and ran over the bed in fine style. Although we didn’t sleep we were up early and off up the mountain on the east side of the Park. We had an extra hard climb, getting on shelves of rock where return was impossible and going forward not much easier. Finally we came out on top of a mountain, and in the broken and weathered rock we Saw many signs of game. After a good.deal of tracking what we supposed were goats we were greatly disappointed to surprise a bunch of eight black-tail deer—out of season too. I don’t remember exactly what we did say, and it is of no consequence, but I do remember that we had a heart breaking descent to reach the cabin. As it was Saturday evening we went down to the Mill, not arriving till ten o’clock at night. Sunday was spent quietly about the camp and after the strenuous time we had experienced we enjoyed the change. A little boating and some snapshotting was indulged in but the lower door of the camera dropped loose and exposed and ruined all our plates. Was this a punishment for using it on a Sunday? Early on Monday morning we were out again after goats. After tramping up Stoney Creek we struck out for the mountains on the east side of the Park. We were on the top of a rocky ridge, admiring the wonderful panorama of mountains and prairie with lakes, water- falls and forests spread out all around us and thinking that nowhere else could such scenes be enjoyed, when all of a sudden things happened in a quicker time than they can be written about. Just as I climbed over a small ridge I saw three mountain goats a few rods ahead of me. They had been sunning themselves lying in the shelter of a small cliff. Apparently they sighted me at the same moment I saw them and they started off with the usual impetuousity shown by a mountain goat when a dread- ed enemy is near. To try to persuade them to stop I sent five shots after them in as many seconds. As they went down the steep rocky sides of the mountain I thought of what one of the settlers had remarked to me. He said: “It takes lots of lead to kill a goat!” At this moment Jim, who had been on the opposite side of the ridge, joined forces and took up the trail of one while I followed the other two. Although the goats disappeared over the cliffs with great speed we found following them pretty slow work. Be- fore I had made much progress I heard Jim’s repeater and the goat he followed rolled down the mountain side about a quarter of a mile. In dressing it we found that one of my bullets had almost severed its windpipe and Jim’s two shots had both entered its hip. We halved it and decided to return to camp leaving the work of trailing the other two till the next day. We carried that goat seven miles over mountains, through forests, streams and bush, making regular pack donkeys of ourselves. It was after dark before we reached camp, hungry, wet, and tired out and feeling that we had in- deed earned our meat. Next morning we drove back to the base of the mountain and leaving the team there we proceeded on foot. On ar- WITH ROD AND GUN IN SOUTHERN ALBERTA riving at the place where we scared up the goats the previous day we kept a sharp lookout. A few rods further on we discovered the goats away down at the foot of the mountain by a clump of bushes and near a small ravine. We no- ticed the old one hobbling around feed- ing and the kid was close by. We felt sure-she was crippled pretty badly or she would have gone higher up. Jim circled round so as to come on to them from the south while it was arranged that I should approach them from the north. After a long, hard descent we succeeded in our plans and secured both -of them. Three of my bullets had hit the old one, two shattering her front leg and the third entering her shoulder. This may sound like exaggeration but it is true. The blood had dried round the old wounds and they were easily distin- guished from the fresh ones. We could not say which of us had fired the finish- ing shots. As we finished dressing the animals it dawned upon us that we had a great task ahead of us, namely to carry two guns and two goats over three miles of the roughest kind of travelling. Where there is a will (and strength) there is al- ways a way, even if one has to be made. We decided: to make the attempt. Jim took the big one, which I should judge dressed over one hundred pounds, and I shouldered the small one and the two guns and a little later on the head of the big one. When we came to a precipice there was nothing for it but to start the goats down and follow the best way we could find. We were thankful to know the wagon was waiting for us at the base of the mountain and it was after dark before we reached it. It did not take us long to load up and though our drive to camp was not a pleasant one we found it better than car- rying the heavy loads. A little rest, a good hot supper and a smoke restored us to our usual selves and we began to appreciate the fine hunting we had en- joyed even though it was laborious. All next day was occupied in packing and re-loading and the following day we started for home, camping at night on the 1555 Belly River. Two inches of snow fell during the night and in the morning it was quite cold. I rode up the river for about a mile and crossed the water to the house of a Mr. Christiansen, a gentleman whom we met on our way in and who had invited us to call upon him if we could possibly arrange it. Arrangements were made to put our horses in his barn and we moved up and stayed with him for two days. In fording the river the wagon tongue jostled out of the neck yoke and dropped into the water. There was no alternative but to take off shoes and socks and wade in the ice cold water up to my knees. I soon had the tongue in its place but while re-starting a tug clip broke. By the time I had that fixed I must have been in the water ten min- utes and suffered later from a bad cold. When the chicken season came in we had left the best hunting ground but succeeded in getting fifteen prairie sharp- tail grouse. These grouse were nearly as plentiful at the Belly River as English sparrows used to be back in Ohio. From Cardston we took a different trail, going home via Spring Coulee, Ma- grath, Raymond and Warner. While the trail was much better the hunting was not nearly so good. We shot a few more ducks and a prairie wolf. On arriving home we felt that we had enjoyed the outing of our lives and read- ers will see that we can arrange and car- ry out a long and varied trip in the West. One and all are looking forward to re- peating this outing and we hope we may have better fortune with the camera next time. We would like to add our approval of the changes in the Alberta Game Laws and our hearty endorsation of Mr. Bon- nycastle Dale’s views regarding the reckless and indiscriminate slaughter of wild birds and animals. Many antelope were seen in the neigh- borhood of Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, last winter. They had not been seen so close to the town for three previous winters and naturally their visit aroused considerable interest in the district. A Tame White Tail Deer HE accompanying illustration shows the scene of one of the trips taken by the Pacific Indians dur- ing their meetings in Nelson, B.C., last year when they were the guests of the members of the local Gun Club. The C. P. R. hotel on the beautiful Kootenay Lake with its romantic surroundings proved ideal for the purpose of an after- noon’s holiday and additional attraction was lent to the neighborhood by the presence of the tame white tail deer seen in the picture. favorite, which is perhaps the reason his bad habit is treated too leniently to be easily cast off. The ladies in the picture, reading from left to right, are Mrs. W. A. Hillis, wife of the Western representative of the U. M.C, Company, a well known bear hunter, whose story of a bunch of grizzlies ap- peared in our pages recently ; Miss Riehl, whose brother is a champion at the traps, and Miss Carol Cramer, the young dau- ohter of Mr. H. R. Cramer of Nelson, B. C. The gentleman-is “Dad” Beck, of A Tame White-Tail Deer. This animal was taken in the mount- ains as a fawn and has grown up com- pletely domesticated. One of his bad habits is to watch the preparations of the tea table and immediately the attendants have left the scene to walk in and eat up the lettuce placed there for the guests. Many efforts have been made to break him of this habit but apparently he is too fond of lettuce to overcome the .tempta- tion whenever it is placed in ‘his way and he continues to rob the tea table as often as he perceives a chance of so doing. He makes himself quite at home with both attendants and guests and is a general Spokane, whose presence is welcomed at any gathering of Western sportsmen and who did much to make the gatherings of the Pacific Indians at Nelson the mem- orable events they were in the history of - the organization. The squirrels in Victoria Park, Brant- ford, Ontario, have done so well that Mr. Tremaine, who has taken much interest in them, advocates the placing of some boxes in Alexandra Park where he be- lieves some squirrels would - likewise take up their residence. i { ane! Our Dominion Parks A Record Year Of Progress HE second annual report of Mr. Howard Douglas, Commissioner of Dominion Parks, has been is- sued as a portion of the report of the Department of the Interior. Mr. Douglas testifies to the fact that the Park at Banff has begun to receive the recognition that is its due and that to a far greater extent than he ventured to anticipate a few years. ago. Banff and its sur- rounding scenery of magnificent snow- capped peaks impresses those who visit the place to such an extent that articles are continually appearing descriptive of its beauties in publications all over the world. In Germany, where such keen interest is shown in forestry and the scientific growth of timber, the fame of Canada’s great reserves has spread and one of the forestry experts was sent to look over the Rocky Mountain Park. The expert spent six days in the Park and expressed himself as much pleased with the policy of the Canadian Government in the mat- ter of preservation and also with the manner in which it is being carried out. These reserves in the West now include 11,136 square miles of protected forest and refuge for many varieties of rapidly disappearing game. With more efficient guardianship the fires had been less fre- quent and done less damage than hither- to. The game throughout the Park is in- creasing and since the running of dogs at large in the Park has been prohibited deer have appeared on lawns inside the town and the sight of deer by town resi- dents is common. Large flocks of moun- tain sheep roam and feed on the sides of the mountains within a mile of the town and the Superintendent has no fear of the total extinction of these beautiful animals so long as efficient park regula- tions are enforced and game protection maintained. Last spring he himself saw fifteen mountain sheep from the station been engaged upon the platform at Banff, and the flock were not a quarter of a mile away. For years the authorities of every na- tional park in America have endeavored to capture a pair of mountain sheep but the best trappers and mountaineers have work in vain. Young lambs have been captured but these soon sickened and died. How a pair were captured near Banff is thus de- scribed by Mr. Douglas: In January, 1910, it was discovered that a band of these sheep had taken up their quarters on a sloping bench at the foot of the mountain about five miles west of Banff and on the main line of the Canadian Pacific Railway. It was decided to make an effort to capture a pair. Rock salt and hay were scattered for a distance of a quarter of a mile and at the narrow end of the grassy bench a small corrall of wire netting was erected. A hanging gate was placed over the opening and wires attached to connect with the hay at the far end of the en- closure. A game guardian visited the trap every morning but ventured only riear enough to be able to see the enclos- ure with glasses. The weather was in- tensely cold and after the trap had been built two. weeks and there were no re- sults we began to fear we ‘were to be un- successful. However, in the latter part of January the game guardian reported animals in the trap and a party of men were immediately sent down. They found two full grown Rocky Mountain sheep requiring all their intelligence and strength to capture and tie. After two hours’ strenuous work they succeeded and found the animals to be two rams of six and four years of age. The horns of the older measure eleven inches at the base and both are magnificent speci- mens of their kind. They were brought from the trap in a hand car and placed in the old buffalo building and at the time of writing are in as good condition as at the time of their capture. The au- 1558 thorities of Banff Park can safely boast of having the only fully grown Rocky Mountain sheep in captivity. Visitors from Montana, California and Washing- ton have stopped off at Banff to satisfy themselves that the rumors of success were no myth. It is contemplated to construct a wire fence taking in the foot of Cascade Mountain and considerable bottom land for pasture. Roads have been so far improved that automobiles can now travel for thirty- five miles inside the Park. Work will be continued and it is hoped that during the present year a well graded and gravelled road may exist from the boundary of the Park to Banff. The road from Banff to Lake Minnewanka is completed and two steamboats placed on the lake and a large extension of summer visitors is expected. Other roads have been improved, widen- ed and re-graded. At Laggan the road to Moraine Lake has been completed for four miles further making ten miles from Lake Louise. The drive up the Valley of the Ten Peaks has become a. great favorite. A trail was cut last summer from Banff to the summit of the Simpson Pass, a distance of nineteen miles, in order to connect with the trail from the Columbia Valley to the British Columbia boun- dary and made by the Provincial Govern- ment. It is understood that this trail will be widened into a motor road en- abling autos to travel from Windermere to Banff and eventually through to the coast. Many other improvements have been effected including a new aviary and ice house where meat for the animals can be kept for some time. The aviary is improving and the birds never looked so well. A live wolverine was added to the col- lection and attracts only a little less at- tention than the sheep. The buffalo did not do quite so well during the summer as usual and as this was believed to be owing to the limited area of their pasture it was necessary either to increase the area or thin out the herd. The latter course was decided upon and seventy-seven head were ship- partment, ROD AND GUN IN CANADA ped to Buffalo Park at Wainwright. After wintering on a range with abun- dance of wild hay their condition has greatly improved. Only sixteen head are left at Banff but it is the intention to bring in seven or eight young bulls from the Pablo herd and by the introduction of new blood materially improve the herd. It is intended in future to main- tain at Banff a herd not exceeding twen- ty-five head and to keep them in the pink of condition. Although the buffalo have hitherto been the centre of attraction, and it is well to keep the buffalo there, the mountain sheep are so beautifully proportioned and so rare a sight that they have now taken precedence. Seven antelope captured near Brooks, Alberta, came through the winter in fine shape and have become so tame as to respond to calls and be fed by hand. There are now in the paddock seventy-four ani- mals including buffalo, moose; elk, white tailed deer, mule deer, Angora goats, Persian sheep, antelope and mountain sheep. Ten young moose were captured un- der government sanction and forwarded to New Zealand. All arrived safely and in healthy condition. The Cave, Basin and Upper Hot Springs have become so popular that the accommodation is far behind the ‘demand and extensions are imperative. In Feb- ruary last year the Superintendent and Mr. R. H. Campbell, of the Forestry De- visited many of the Hot Springs in the United States to learn something of their methods and exper- iences. Although all ‘these American springs were advertised as Hot Springs the Arkansas Hot Springs were the only ones correctly named as at all the others the water was artificially heated for bathing. In no instance did they find any sulphur springs in the States that could compare with those at Banff. Much valuable information was, how- ever, obtained which will be useful in planning the new buildings at Banff up- on which work will commence next Autumn, when the busiest portion of the season has passed. Py ees OUR DOMINION PARKS Details are given of the work of the Alpine Club of Canada. The increase in visitors is shown by an increase of over thirty-five per cent. in the cash revenues of the Park over the highest recorded year. Improvements have been carried out at Field and in the Yoho Valley. The pack trail from Hector Station was re- paired as far as Lake O’Hara, and some good work was put on the bridle path from Emerald Lake to the Natural Bridge. Elk Island Park is in the Beaver Hills about forty miles east of Edmonton and is one of the most natural and suitable feeding grounds and ranges in Alberta for elk and deer. After the Park was enclosed ‘a careful patrol was made and thirty fine head of elk and an equal num- ber of black tail deer were found. These had apparently been in the Park when the area was fenced and the Government have sixty head of wild game that have cost nothing. This fact alone would ‘more than justify the small expendi- ture required in the maintenance of the reserve. It is the intention to add more moose to the three placed in the en- closure last year as it is found that the surroundings are as well suited to this species as to the thriving buffalo al- ready placed there. When the first shipment of buffaloes was made from the Pablo herd in Montana this was the place selected for temporary quarters. In June last three hundred and twenty- five head were shipped to Wainwright, leaving fifty-five head that will be re- tained in Elk Island Park. All the ani- mals wintered well and no loss was re- ported. Three townships have been reserved near Wainwright, Alberta, for Buffalo Park and in June, 1909, three hundred and twenty-five head were shipped there from Elk Island at a loss of only three head or only one per cent. In July, of the same year, one hundred and ninety head were unloaded at the Park and in October an additional twenty-eight. These with the seventy-seven ‘head from Banff, now make the satisfactory total of six hundred and twenty head at 1559 Buffalo Park, and with this fine herd the buffaloes may be said to have been saved from the danger of total extinec- tion. Since they were turned loose the increase has been as great as could have been expected as the animals received the roughest handling and under the circumstances it is gratifying to be able to report any increase at all. The new calves total fifty head, making a grand total of six hundred and seventy head of live buffalo running within the confines of the natural buffalo range. About eight ‘hundred tons of hay were put up but during the whole winter none was fed. The caretaker threw out a ton but the animals preferred the bleached grass and left the hay. They came through the winter in excellent shape and in as good condition as they were before be- ing transferred from their home range in Montana. This speaks well for the nu- tritious quality of the grass and the wis- dom of choosing ‘a park in the locality formerly the home of large herds of wild buffalo is shown by the absolute content- ment of the herd since they were placed in the Park. The total loss for the winter did not equal one per cent. and during the next twelve months the Superintendent looks for a very large increase. Many improvements are planned and provision is made for abundance of hay for many years to come. After the Park was com- pleted it was discovered that a number of elk, antelope anid deer had been en- closed and it is hoped to add a few more of these animals as well as three or four moose. The country is particularly suited for all kinds of game and within a very short time the Superintendent ex- pects the increase to be so great as to provide animals for re-stocking depleted portions of the Province. Mr. Douglas recounts some of the in- cidents of his trip to Jasper Park. Ar- rangements have been made with all the squatters to leave except Mr. Swift, who has made many improvements in his lo- cation and who has been engaged as a permanent game guardian. When the Park was first set aside by the Dominion Government the Indians and hunters within the boundaries soon 1560 heard of the fact and took immediate steps to have one last slaughter of the big game.. It is impossible to give any definite idea of their success but one fact is evident, viz., that a good many moose, elk, deer, beaver and bear still make this territory their home. As the patrols through the Park are perfected and ef- ficient protection given the animals are sure to increase in numbers and form an additional attraction to the Park. In- deed so enthusiastic is Mr. Douglas on this point that he expresses his emphatic belief that Jasper Park will outstrip all the other Parks in the Dominion and when the natural resources are developed prove a source of perpetual revenue to the country. A topographical survey and the constant employment of fire The Wolves In BY MARK IitE many other readers, I believe, Ie I was deeply interested in Mr. Jack Miner’s interesting article on the destructiveness of wolves, in the March number. As contributions on the subject are invited I should like to be al- lowed to add something from my own ex- periences. From November 1910 to March rg1I the Rangers in Algonquin Park have tak- en to headquarters thirty wolves, eigh- teen of them being females. We are told by those in a position to know that a female wolf will give birth to from five to eleven pups in a litter. If we take the lowest number and credit each female with five pups we find that by destroying these females we prevented ninety young ones from being born, a total of ninety young wolves, which with the old ones added mean one hundred and twenty knocked out from preying on the deer. Mr. Miner calculates, very reasonably, too, that for each wolf captured one oth- er is destroyed. That means the Rang- ers have destroyed sixty wolves. Half of these would be females and crediting. them with five young ones each had they lived for the spring breeding we find that ROD AND GUN IN CANADA guardians will constitute the work of the present year: While acknowledging the liberality of the grants made by parliament for the maintenance and development of the Parks, Mr. Douglas points out that their constantly increasing popularity and the prospects of large additional revenues justify still larger expenditures in order to keep pace with growing requirements. The appendices include the numbers of visitors to Banff with analyses of the countries from which they came, the re- port of the Curator of the Museum (Mr. N. B. Sanson), meteorological tables and index. The whole report is a _ strong testimony to the increasing value shown by the Public Parks in the national life of the Dominion. Algonquin Park ROBINSON. practically one hundred and fifty young wolves and sixty old ones—two hundred and ten in all were destroyed. Credit- ing each wolf with destroying five deer during the year—a very small number ac- cording to some good observers—means one thousand and fifty deer saved. | Car- rying the calculation further and allow- ing many of them to be does we may reasonably say twelve hundred deer have been saved and, calculated at only $5 per head, deer to the value of $6000 have been kept from death to the great advant- age of sportsmen, settlers and trappers. On the thirty wolves, bounties to the extent of $450 have been paid. The Rangers purchase their own poison and are compelled to so place it that no other animals except foxes can be destroyed by its means. This season the Rangers expended $50 in poison, leaving the for- tunate fellows in possession of a snug sum in addition to the pelts. A wolf pelt, if properly taken care of with feet skinned and claws complete, will sell to tourists for five or six dollars. This means an additional inducement to de- stroy the wolf. Mr. Miner’s reference to wolf stools is ee rr —— Se eee THE WOVVES IN ALGONQUIN PARK quite correct. Hundreds of stools may be seen in a year spent in the Park and at all seasons they will be found to con- tain deer hair, strong evidence of their destruction of the deer at all seasons. That the wolf kills for the mere sport of killing is a fact. In looking over my diary for 1907-1908 I find records of thir- ty-one deer killed—over twenty being does—on the Headquarters section alone. In a dozen cases no parts had been eat- en and several had only a few pounds eat- en out of the ‘hind quarters. In quite a number of cases the brains were eaten— evidently some old warrior amongst the pack had a particular taste for deer brains. ‘During the following seasons to date I have not found so many deer killed though I firmly believe the slaughter goes on unceasingly all over the woods frequented by wolves. Making a low estimate there must be fifty full grown wolves wandering through Algonquin Park and trappers and others believe thirty of them will be females. Figure on the calculations made at the commencement of this arti- cle and see the results. Hunters and guides from both south and north will agree that the wolf is the curse upon the deer.- We know also that there are two leg- ged wolves in human form who go out and shoot everything in sight till their complement is complete. Then the spoils are looked over and évery effort made to replace small deer with larger ones, the smaller ones being fed to the dogs or left hanging in the woods. Many small deer are left in this way without any clues to the guilty parties. We be- lieve men of this class are decreasing in numbers with the development of the higher ideals of sportsmanship and we trust to speedily see the day when their numbers may be smaller still. T agree with Mr. Miner as to sending the whole head and pelt to the Depart- ment to be there marked in such a man- ner as will prevent fraud. _ With regard to raising the bounty it must not be forgotten that while an in- crease in the bounty would certainly be 15601 an additional incentive for attempting the capture of the wolf most trappers are al- so guides and it is an easy matter to place a few wolf baits along their trap lines in marshes and ponds. Practically there is no lost time in performing this work and there are few trappers who do not do their best to secure Mr. Wolf at the present bounty rates. As a guide the trapper has an eye to business and wishes to have as many deer as possible in his grounds where he will most likely have parties during the open season. There are many reasons therefore, why trappers should at the present rate of bounty wage relentless warfare against the wolf. It is only when one engages in such warfare that he is made acquainted with the crafty nature of the animal with which he has to deal. The wolf easily puts Reynard in the shade when it comes to baits and traps. On many occasions I have found a wolf stool deposited on the baits and on one occasion saw the same deposited on a trap. The care with which they will approach a bait is wond- erful and if there are no traps their con- tempt is supreme and very strongly ex- pressed. I have used pork, beef, fish, fowl, wild- fowl, venison, rabbits, mice, cheese and honey and found all useless with the ex- ception of venison. That appears to be their natural food and to achieve success it seems to be necessary to use it for bait. Our baits have been set in almost every way suggested. I find a good siz- ed bait of venison tied or nailed fast, so that it cannot be carried off, is the best and strychnine is the best poison. During the winter of I909-I910 a com- panion and myself put out thirty such baits. As soon as the ice formed we ventured out upon the lakes, cutting holes, placing poles in the holes and nail- ing our baits securely to the poles. Un- fortunately the imperative calls of duty prevented us from visiting those baits for three months. When we were able to go we found almost every bait eaten to -the bones. We secured two wolves, one only two feet from the bait and the other a mile 1562 away. The poison was first class and we are sure quite a number of wolves paid the penalty of partaking of those baits. This discussion will prove most profit- ROD AND GUN IN CANADA able if those who can will tell us some- thing about baits, poisons, ete., and sug- gest methods that will help those waging war against the wolf to make that war more effective. A Big Maskinonge From The French River BY F. H. DAY. E were camping on the French River, a most delightful neigh- borhood in which to enjoy a holiday, and had intended to spend the afternoon in fishing. Owing, however, to many small hindrances it was within an hour of sunset when we were able to start out. Ten minutes’ paddling across the river brought us to a narrows entering one of the many bays, —‘“the French River is a veritable river of bays.” When we entered the narrows, my lit- tle boy, who was seated in the bow and holding the trolling line, tightened his grasp as was his custom, giving out as little as he could to prevent hooking bot- tom if possible. Apparently, however, this was what happened and I was back- ing up to loosen the hook and swing it free when I noticed a bewildered look come into the boy’s face and both eyes open widely. He was hooked on to something alive! Speedily it was de- monstrated that the something was very much alive and when I took the line I found it to be a maskinonge and a big one of its kind. A long twenty minutes’ battle ensued but at last he showed his full length on the surface of the water and seizing the opportunity he was made our sure prey. We afterwards found that he tipped the scales at forty-two pounds and you may be sure both myself and the boy were proud of our capture. It was the first maskinonge the lad had hooked and naturally its size and weight made it a most interesting captive and well worth reproduction. The maskin- onge was the largest fish against which I A Big Maskinonge From the French River, ever battled and while proving no easy catch was considered all the more vyalu- able on that account. Our Big Game Problems Some Possible Solutions Offered BY JAMES DICKSON. ROBABLY many other readers, Pp like myself, have missed the vigor- ous writing of the late Dr. Mur- doch on “Our Vanishing Deer,” and wished his mantle had fallen upon some equally vigorous writer. There is much yet to be said on this subject, upon hounding, upon the Jength and time of the open season, the allowance of deer to each gun, and the best means to be adopt- ed to afford the maximum of sport to the hunter and the minimum of injury to the hunted. I cannot imagine any better method of atriving at correct solutions of some of our big game problems than by studying them from the viewpoint of the practical hunter, and men whose experiences in the woods and habits of observation have enabled them to become thoroughly fam- iliar with the haunts and habits of our wild animals. The stories of canoeing, camping, fish- ing, hunting and mountain climbing are all good of their kind and afford a large fund of information of both interest and value to those who go into the woods and to the still larger army unable to go. Every man differs in certain of his ex- periences from every other and the only point on which they are unanimous is that all enjoy a good time. The perusal of these stories affords strong incentive to the stay at homes to go and do like- wise. For generations the public have been so satiated with fish- yarns that the ‘hon- est man who cannot or will not tell a lie éven about a fish hesitates before launch- ing even a reasonably true tale unless ac- companied by an indisputable voucher. I have heard from a reliable—well a pret- ty reliable—source that, so far, history records only one really true fish story. The scene of that fish story that has nev- er been called in question was on the shores of a small eastern sea. When the commander of a small fishing smack re- turning to his vessel in the early morn- ing was greeted with the words “Master, we have toiled all night and caught no- thing!’ Modern fishermen are not us- ually so unfortunate. In the case of an angler his catch is often abnormally large, although, if all stories are to be be- -lieved, the very large ones as a rule man- age to free themselves from the hook and escape. Of course when this really oc- curs it is annoying, though the incident is not without its compensations inas- much as the material supplied for a good fish story provides ample compensation for the loss. While angling is an alluring and excit- ing sport the amusement is all at one end of the line. From the standpoint of the fish struggling for life at the other end “there ain’t no sport at all.” Our legislators have enacted that when cer- tain varieties of fish are caught below a certain length they must be returned ‘with care’ to their native element. If the manner in which I have seen these small fry taken from the hook and re- turned to the water is a fair sample of the manner in which this duty is general- ly performed then the fish sustaining life after such an ordeal must be very robust indeed. That section of the regulations had better be omitted. A small fish is just as likely to become a victim to the tempting worm as a big one. The man with the rod has no means of knowing what he has on his hook until too late and it would be bet- ter in such cases to consign the small fish to a corner of the frying pan than return it to the water to perish; or at the best live and go through a similar experience later on. It is stated that the celebrated Dr. Ben Johnson on being asked to define the word “angler” promptly replied: “It is a long small pole with a worm at one end and a fool at the other!” While un- able to see eye to eye with the learned 1564 Doctor in such a definition I am free to confess that my sympathies are not all with the man, finding sport in the life strugeles of the fish at the end of the line and gloating over its beauties as it gasps out its life, drowned by too much air! All the different forms of animal life were made by the Almighty for the sus- tenance and comfort of man, and man is only exercising his legitimate rights in appropriating them for ‘his own use. When, however, he sheds the blood of one of the meanest of God’s creatures merely to take life or boast of his prow- ess he violates the Divine command “Thou shalt not kill.” With few exceptions none of the lower animals destroy life except for two reas- ons—for food or in self defence. Even the lion, the monarch of the forest, only kills when impelled by the pangs of hunger. Only man, civilized, educated and highly cultured with his horse, his dogs and his death dealing weapons claims that to deprive other creatures of life is sport. I fancy I have taxed the patience o readers of Rod and Gun as much prob- ably as any of its correspondents by re- lating my experiences and observations in the woods and my views on game questions. I have, however, never writ- ten a line with the idea that I was entire- ly right and that those whose ideas or suggestions did not parallel mine were wrong. My hope and purpose was to draw .others .out whether they agreed with me or not. A calm discussion of these matters: through the pages of Rod and Gun. is more likely to be productive of real good than any amount of platform oratory. When an intelligent reader can peruse such an article at home at his leisure he is more likely to give consid- eration to its salient points and think over them than by listening to many pub- lic speeches, no matter how clever the speakers may be. I regret that our legislators still hesi- tate to pass an act prohibiting the use of dogs in deer hunting and forbidding the shooting of does. I believe there are few questions upon which public senti- ment is more rapidly changing than upon ROD AND GUN IN CANADA these two. Feeling against the dog is steadily increasing in volume and there can, I think, be little doubt that in the near future the baying of the hound may no longer be heard in the land. A correspondent in a recent number of Rod and Gun described stil! hunting as “stealing upon the unsuspecting victim.” If such language were not amusing it would be ridiculous. In all kinds of hunting there is a tendency to take un- due advantage, if possible, of the hunt- ed. Some methods give the game a slight show and others do not. The all absorbing object of a deer’s life from its earliest infancy is to be ever and always on the watch—on guard against possible enemies. With sight, hearing and smelling always on the alert the faintest odor not common to the woods never fails to put it on the “qui vive.” Some still hunters upon arrival in a ‘game locality move slowly dividing their eyes about equally upon avoiding any ob- ject which may alarm the game and look- ing for indications of that game. Oth- ers move along at their usual gait as though their only object was to get over the ground as quickly as possible quite regardless of the amount of noise they may make. This style of hunter is gen- erally noted for his keenness of sight and steadiness of nerve and sights game be- fore the cautious man has suspected its presence. Once sighted, a very few sec- onds suffice to draw a bead and send forth the messenger. Seldom does such a man fail to bag the game and as a general rule will bring in two deer to the other fellow’s: one. Our friend with the dog is anxious to give the game a fair show. Let us see what a “fair show” amounts to with the ordinary dog hunter. The runways are carefully located and the hunter learns where ‘he may conceal himself, while be- ing so close to the quarry that the veriest tyro could scarcely score a miss. ~ Of course he does not go alone. A com- panion starts the dogs. In due time the deer comes bounding along, fleeing at full speed for its life. Theresis no time or opportunity to look out for other me rs OUR BIG GAME PROBLEMS dangers than the pressing dogs behind. The first idea of any other enemy is the ping of a bullet in its vitals and almost ere the report of the Winchester reaches its ears it is stretched on the sward, a bleeding carcass. Query: Which system gives the deer the best show—the still hunter or the man with the dog? The views that I expressed in a former paper to the effect that we should now _ protect the game for the whole of the people in the Province I desire to reiter- ate. The results achieved in the Algon- quin Park have demonstrated the fact that we have merely to leave the wild animals alone, protect them from depre- dations and in a few years all our wild untillable lands will be abnormally stock- ed with all varieties of game indigenous to our climate. We have a number of forest reserves now in the Province and I rejoiced to see the pledge of the Hon. Frank Cochrane, made on behalf of the Government and promising that these reserves shall this vear be made into fish and game preserves. The Temagami and Mississaga Reserves, each larger than Algonquin Park, are equally well adapted for the propagation of game: The game cost nothing to feed and re- quire no housing or care whatever. If their haunts are protected from the axe, fire and the hunters, and such protection can be given with the expenditure of a few thousands of dollars, the growth of our game can be ensured. Farmers rear their horses, cattle, hogs and poultry at considerable expense and trouble and by disposing of surplus stocks usually realize handsome profits. In our backwoods we have vast herds which have cost the country practically nothing and with reasonable protection large surpluses might be annually dis- posed of not only without any detriment but with benefit to the herds. Our wild animals are not the exclusive property of the handful of men who go into the woods for a few days or weeks eacl: year to slaughter a few of them. Every inhabi- tant of the Province has an equal right to his share although for a multitude of 1565 reasons each one cannot go and pluck his portion of the fruit. No more than a fraction of the popula- tion can hope to indulge in a backwoods hunt. Thousands have no inclination for hunting and thousands more cannot afford either the time or the means to in- dulge in such a hunt. Many of these people would, however, willingly pay a handsome figure for a moose steak or a leg of beaver. Why should not the government face this question fully and fairly, assume the full responsibility for the protection of these animals and hold them in trust for the whole people? A sufficient number of efficient: men should be engaged as rangers or wardens and no hunting or trapping be allowed within the boundar- ies of the parks except by their own men. Annual hunts under Government super- vision and regulation for both meat and fur should be organized and carried out and the proceeds placed on the markets for the use of the people, the amounts realized to be paid into the Provincial Treasury. When a pioneer enters the backwoods and strikes his axe into the root of the first tree he well knows, however youth- ful he may be, that years must elapse, and in all probability his hair will be gray, before he sees the wilderness trans- formed into fields of waving grain and has achieved a position enabling him to ride in his own carriage or open a bank- ing account. How vastly different is the position of the Province in this mat- ter! The people of Ontario have in- herited a large farm, requiring no culti- vation, well stocked with large herds of valuable animals requiring no further care than protection from their enemies. When the Algonquin Park was estab- lished it was simply an experiment and there were many “doubting Thomases”. The results achieved in less than two de- cades since the paddles of its first guard- ians clove the waters of Canoe Lake have amply justified the undertaking and far exceeded the expectation of its most san- euine and ardent advocates. A good many thousands of dollars have been ex- pended by the Government in providing 1566 for its conservation. I have no hesitat- ion in stating that could the surplus stock of game and fur bearing animals now in the Park, be removed and placed on the market (and this surplus could be removed without injury to the herds but with positive advantage to the Park) the amounts realized would recoup all the outlay and leave a handsome surplus to the good. 10 2) Our fur bearers are nov.rovers. A long as they are not harassed and their food supply holds out they can be found year after year in the same locality. Beavers are particularly noted for this trait. They are prolific animals living exclusively on the bark of trees and us- ing small timber so long as it is available. When the small timber is exhausted, however, the beaver does not hesitate in bringing down large trees in order to reach the thin bark found on their branch-, es. I have found poplars cut down by these industrious workers which by act- ual measurement were twenty-eight inch- es in diameter. As families increase they spread out of necessity in search of fresh pastures. By garnering this natural in- crease, or a portion of it each year, the Province might make a yearly revenue ROD AND GUN IN CANADA as certain as does the farmer from his crops and herds. I regret that so many men claiming the name of sportsmen still indulge in the nefarious practice of moose calling. In the Mother Land a man guilty of shoot- ing the tiniest bird when not on the wing, or a hare not on the run would be ostra- cized and expelled from any club. In this country many men not only indulge in the contemptible practice but vaunt their shame in print. Now if a man, or a party, find them- selves in the woods and in want of food no one can reasonably object to the adop- tion of the most expeditious means in or- der to procure a supply. To go out for sport, however, when no such necessity exists, to stand behind a blind armed with a deadly weapon, to counterfeit the love cooings of the female with a birch bark horn in order to beguile the male to his doom, and to shoot down the unsuspect- ing victim as soon as he comes within reach, does not appear to me to be con- duct capable of excuse or to be possibly brought within the category of sport. It is just the ordinary work of a butcher and should be called by the right name. If sport is the aim then, in all cases, give animal or bird a reasonable fair show for their lives. To Bring Down An Overhead Incoming Bird One of the cardinal rules of the old time shooting school cautioned the gun- ner against ever trying to stop an over- head incoming bird,’ but to wait until it had passed by and to the rear and then take chances on what is undoubtedly the harder shot of the two. It is surprising how difficult it is for some sportsmen to successfully score on their incoming birds. Many who can seemingly cope with game in any other mode of flight will habitually balk at this shot and acknowledge their inability to make it. Yet once its principle is understood and the lesson learned the dropping of an overhead incomer is as easy as anything can well be. The miss is always made by the sportsman shooting under and be- hind the bird, and there is but one way in which the error is to be avoided. To make the shot the gunner should wait until the bird is about to pass over him, then, bringing up his gun, follow in from behind, cover the bird and swing in ahead of it and, maintaining the same rate of speed, press the trigger the instant the bird is hidden behind the barrels. Do not stop the swing of the gun and be sure the bird shall have disappeared from sight. If the shooter will observe this rule he will be surprised how easily and invariably he will kill his bird. NE ee ee The Destructiveness Of Wolves BY ALEX. MASON. I noted with pleasure the paper by Mr. Jack Miner on the Destructive- ness of Wolves and consider that he dealt with the subject in a_ sensible manner. I have not the pleasure of Mr. Miner’s acquaintance though I saw him a num- ber of times when he was hunting at Ridout in 1909. No doubt he will re- member hunting for Tommy Faught when he was lost in the bush at the top of Ridout Hill. For four years I was employed in that part of the country and I am still a mem- ber of one of the oldest ‘hunting clubs having a camp near that place. We be- lieve our camp to be situated in the midst of the best deer ground in the Province. Every member of the Club except my- self is still a resident in that part of the country and I think therefore I may write from the point of view of the resi- dent. Mr. Miner is right in attributing the real cause of the vanishing deer to the destructiveness of the wolves. In read- ing over previous contributions on the same subject I find some of the writers based their ideas upon knowledge gained during a two weeks’ trip each fall after deer. If they were to have two weeks’ trips every year during their lives they would fail to arrive at the real facts of the case. Guides and trappers are quiet men, rarely talking to strangers or ex- pressing an opinion on any subject un- less it be to some one with whom they are intimately acquainted. In my ex- perience I found the residents slow to make friends but staunch and true when once friendship has been formed and to- day I number some of them amongst my best friends. I remember noticing the statement of one correspondent to the effect that wolves will not go near the railrcad track or trains but remain away back in the bush. In reply I may say that I have myself seen Mr. Wolf and his family 3 the March number of Rod and Gun standing on the ice at Spanish Forks, within forty yards of the train. On an- other occasion I saw the whole family cross in front of the train. These oc- currences do not bear out the contentioh that wolves are afraid of the track or train. Only a-few years ago a band of wolves treed a couple of lIumbermen near Bruenell. The man in charge of the pump at Wayland station caught a wolf in a trap not thirty yards from the track and station. Last year the Government passed an amendment to the Game Act restricting hunters to one deer each. What was the reason? Several hunters have told me that they consider it a good law. As for myself the only reason I can see for it is that it furnishes more food for the wolves poor things! When our legis- lators were enacting that law they must have been afraid that the wolves were not getting enough to eat. Before plac- ing such a restriction in the Statute Book the Government should have sent a Com- mission through the country and obtain- ed statements from hunters, trappers and residents. In any place from Cartier to Fort William the Commission could have obtained the reason for the vanishing of the deer and that reason backed up by the best of evidence... While heartily endorsing all that Mr. Miner has said I am particularly desirous of emphasizing ‘his point on the increase of the bounty. Make hunting the wolves worth while and you can safely wager that they will be cleared out and the deer increased accordingly. The bounty should be $30 with an increase to $60 for every bitch wolf. The agents, or some one living at each station along the line, should have authority to pay the bounty in order that trappers may not have to expend the bounty for railroad fare to some place where they may collect the same. The skins should be so marked that while they could not be used over ~ 1508 again without detection their commercial value would not be destroyed. There is nothing hunters and trappers so much abominate as red tape. If agents could pay the bounty every hunter and trapper and even the section men would camp on the trail of Mr. Wolf to his undoing and to the great advantage of the deer. If anyone doubts the plentifulness of wolves let him ask the man in charge of the pump at Metegama, the agent at Ne- megas, or any other intelligent resident along the main line of the Canadian Pa- cific Railway and they will soon be made ROD AND GUN IN CANADA acquainted with the facts by men who know. | heard a man state that he would not go two miles in from the track on the east side of Como Lake in day- light, let alone camp there at night and he was not a green man either. If the suggestions of Mr. Miner could be carried out the deer would increase in a manner that would surprise some of the people who lay the blame for the decrease on the dog men, the still hunters, the sectionmen, the residents and generally attribute the present state of things to any and every cause but the right one— Mr. and Mrs. Wolf. Came Problems Andwine svat BY W. J. SWANSON. HE articles in March Rod and Gun by John Arthur Hope and Jack Miner contain so much truth and- common sense that I request to be allowed to add my quota of endorse- ment to their statements. A residence of nearly twenty years in Northern Ontario and an extensive ac- quaintance with life in the open leads me to the same conclusion on many points as those at which they have arrived. Mr. Hope deals very forcibly with the question of non-resident license fees. Anyone at all acquainted with the sub- ject must agree with him that the policy of the Fish and Game Department ap- pears to ‘have been framed with a view of discouraging, instead of encouraging, the non-resident from visiting the Prov- ince and leaving his good money in the shape of railway fares, guides’ wages and provision bills—sums aggregating many times the present high license fee— amongst us. Several years ago a party of five hunt- ers from New York State went up one of our northern rivers. On their return they brought out two moose ‘heads. One of the guides informed me that two moose constituted the total results of the hunt, not even a red deer being secured. The two successful hunters stated that their heads cost them $250 each, and they ad- CC SOE~wSCSS*S~CC ll ded that they were “coming again.” What of the three unsuccessful ones? Their expenses were nearly, if not quite, as large as those of their friends and the country was none the poorer. While these men do not stick at five or ten dol- lars a fifty dollar fee may make them pause. In my opinion not more than one in five non-resident sportsmen secure either moose or deer. The great majority of them have to remain too close to the guide and keep in touch of his instruc- tions to allow themselves a good chance. If the dogs were prohibited, as in Michi- gan very few either restdent or non-resi- dent hunters from parts so proudly term- ed “civilized” would have much to show for their license fee. The regulations for guides are similar in character to many of the provisions of the game laws—framed solely on the “grab and give nothing” principle, de- feating the very end they ostensibly wish to obtain. The advocacy of longer open season and consequently longer guiding season meets the views of many think- ing men in the north country. The law should be amended to allow the open season suggested by Mr. Hope with the provision that the applicant for a license should state the fifteen days he wishes to hunt, the issuer endorsing such dates in ROD AND GUN IN CANADA NGERSOLL=C EES ‘Spreads Like Butter Pau VomiGan ou can buy t twice the qua quantity of. Ingersoll Cream Cheese in blocks for the same money as you would re- ceive in jar cheese, besides there is just as much difference in the quality in favor of Ingersoll Cream Cheese as there is in the price. Never becomes Hard. Every particle can be consumed. SOLD ONLY IN 15c AND 25c BLOCKS FOR SALE BY ALL GROCERS Manufactured by THE INGERSOLL PACKING CO., Limited Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada Clark’s name stands for all that experience, skill and equipment can do in producing high grade food specialties. Clark’s Pork and Beans are ideally perfect. WM. CLARK - Montreal Manufacturer of High Grade Food Specialties. 1570 stamp on face of the license which license should be surrendered to the Department at the final date. I do not agree with Mr. Hope on the gun license question. Probably 1 am prejudiced through hearing from my fa- ther and others raised in the Old Land of the vast gulf existing between those purchasing gun licenses and those who having no means to purchase either gun or license obtain their game by stealth. To me a gun license smacks of the days when men were transported for killing a rabbit or pheasant with a stone on the highway. We have enough class feel- ing and class legislation in our own game problems without importing any from a country where such class antagonisms exist as in Great Britain. Too many of our own sportsmen write abusively of the settler, the pot hunter and the Indian and the awful havoc they cause with the game. They forget that the Indian seldom kills more than he can immediately use and that the settler who opens up the north country to the- everlasting benefit of older Ontario is entitled (as Judge Hewson holds) to what the country produces for his sus- tenance. As to the pot hunter he is very largely a figment of the sportsman’s imagination. As to the destruction of the deer Jack Miner has the problem tightly cinched. Mr. Wolf is the preponderating element in the vanishing of the deer. Last Nov- ember I had the good fortune to shoot a large grey wolf. Although there was only one inch of snow on the ground his stomach was full of deer’s hair, showing clearly that the wolf kills at all times and seasons. In the neighborhood of this place was a lumber camp which was operated dur- ing the winter of 1909-10. I was told that on one morning in March the men found five deer carcases on the main log road, several still warm, all killed by wolves and only a bite or two taken out of them. In November, 1909, as deer were so plentiful the owner invited me to hunt in the neighborhood and make his camp my headquarters. Circumstances ROD AND GUN IN CANADA did not allow me to accept this kindly in- vitation. Last November I was able to go hunt- ing and with a couple of friends packed in supplies to the camp which had then been left and spent five days there. One man obtained a deer. The second, a noted hunter, never fired a shot during the five days and saw only one deer. I did not see a “flag” but was fortunate enough to get the wolf and ‘had he been endowed with speech the might have giv- en us a very good reason for the scarcity of the deer after the previous plenty. I have only taken this one wolf and cannot therefore speak from a trapper’s point of view. No man of sense or ob- servation can live north of the Georgian Bay and fail to know—if he cares to know—the chief cause for the disappear-. ance of the deer. If the deer are to be saved the wolf must go and no price would be too high for the Province to pay for the latter's extermination. ' Any reader who has tried to trap or poison wolves will agree with me that a man can “stack up” against many games of chance yielding far better results than wolf catching at $15 per—the pelt to go to. the Game Department, and the hunter to pay his fare from twenty to sixty miles and return in order to reach the nearest official before whom he can take the nec- essary gas-tight affidavit. ’Tis no great get-rich-quick proposition. May I ask in conclusion if any other portion of our public business is in the hands of men showing so little know- ledge of the subject or so little capacity in dealing with it as is the case with the making of our fish and game laws and the administration of the Department. A curio which it is hoped will event- ually find a resting place in the British Museum has been acquired by James Fleming of the American Hotel, Medi- cine Hat. It is a perfect head of a buf- falo. preserved in an alkali formation for twenty-five years. The entire carcass was found by Sam McKay in a dried up alkali lake, sixty miles from Medicine Hat. He chopped off the head and brought it in to Mr. Fleming. i ee ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1571 aS eh es ee Bears the hall-mark OF Scientific Approval At the School of Physiology, TRINITY COLLEGE, DUBLIN, independent tests of the feeding power of Bovril were made and the results reported in “The Times” of September 3rd. These tests proved under stringent physiological conditions, that BOVRIL is a valuable food, and that it gives power to the system to assimilate ordin- ary diet. Weigh this evidence with the attention its high authority deserves and do not be induced to buy either of the numerous imitations, containing yeast extracts and other cheapening admixtures, often put up in an unsanitary form. The Ideal Beverage ASK FOR (LONDON) have been on the market for over fifty years and are known from At- lantic to Pacific for their uniform excellent quality. A Pave ALB, palatable, full of the virtues of malt and hops, and in sparkling con- If your grocer does not keep dition, is the ideal beverage. these in his stock, write us direct. Made under Government Inspection. F. W. FearmanCo., Ltd. Hamilton, Ontario Now when chemists announce its purity, and judges its merit, one need look no further. Dr. Hornaday On Game Law Restrictions R. W. T. HORNADA Yeewmhose |) name and-work in the interests of wild life conservation is known to the majority of Canadian sports- men is heading a movement in the States for greater legal restrictions upon hunt- ing and hunters. He summarises the measures which should be aimed at as follows: The sale of game should be stopped immediately and everywhere. The “bag limit” should be reduced at least fifty per cent. The open seasons should be reduced at least fifty per cent. The use of automatic shotguns and pump shot guns in hunting and of dyna- mite in the killing of fish should be abso- lutely stopped everywhere. While these objects may all apply to the States there is not the same urgent necessity for them in Canada but every item will bear consideration and discus- sion. To prohibit the sale of wild ducks is coming “within the region of practical politics’ in Ontario and last session several members urged a_ bag _ limit, for partridge. The difficulties of enforc- ing a bag limit, which Dr. Hornaday fully admits, led tie authorities to prefer, fo. the present, prohibition for a season or tw’ ~-‘her than a measure they cannot enforce. Dr. Hornaday wishes to be called an alarmist and lhe points out “‘the folly and crime of shooting waterfowl after Janu- ary first.” Ontario has_ prohibited spring shooting for several years despite the fact that neighboring States have not followed and it is difficult to restrain her own shooters when they see slaugh- ter going on south of the border line. Evidences of increased interest which will lead to a better state of things is wel- come. No less than six birds are declared by Dr. Hornaday to be extinct in the States through slaughter and fourteen other species are said by him to be marked for the wrong side of the line. early extinction unless drastic and ef- ficient measures are taken to preserve them. Protective laws are stated Dy Dr. Hornaday to be “entirely-too liberal, too lenient and too wasteful of life.” The basic principle of conservation is the recognition that we are only trustees of the natural resources of to-day and should take for ourselves only that portion which may be taken without destroying the principal or main source of supply. Dr. Hornaday devotes special atten- tion to automatic shotguns which he would like to see prohibited entirely. “There is a very broad line of demarca- tion between the weapons of the sports- man and those of the pothunter and the repeating and automatic shotguns have proven beyond dispute that they are on I cannot conceive a right-minded man regarding it as ‘sport’ to empty five or six shots from an automatic or repeating shotgun into a flock of birds in a few seconds and strew the ground with dead and wound- ed birds. The very thought is repul- sive to every true sportsman and it is more suggestive of the Euicher shop than the field of sport. The argument has been advanced by the advocates of these extra deadly guns that laws prohibiting any one from killing more than a certain number of birds in any one day are quite sufficient to limit the slaughter. Perhaps they would be if they could be universally enforced ;’ but so far the bag limit laws have been practical failures.” The Doctor urges what has been re- peatedly urged on the several Provincial Governments in Canada and which will continue to be urged until generally ac- cepted. namely, that all the revenue de- rived from the sale of licenses, etcetera, be used exclusively for the protection, propagation and conservation of game instead of being paid into the general treasury. 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The Doctor urges all friends of game conservation to bend their ef- forts to this work and thus “leave to our sons and’ grandsons a country in which they may enjoy the manly and healthful sport of hunting without first becoming Fishing And Bathing eae BY FISHING trip after the fine trout A to be found in the British Colum- bia mountain streams may be taken with the additional and ex- hilarating experience of bathing in the hot springs and thus rendering a vacation superior to that obtained elsewhere. Three of us—Messrs. Ralph Boughan, L. G. McDonald and C. Hermiston—who , took such a trip last August thought our experiences would be worth telling and accordingly commissioned one of our number to tell the story. It was Monday, the first of August and a fine ‘bright morning when we left Sum- mit Lake bound for the Hot Springs on the Kusborooke Lake, seven miles above Nakusp on the Arrow Lakes. The first portion of our journey was by train and the second a fourteen mile row to Na- kusp. By means of some lively rustling at the latter place we collected a week’s provisions and having secured our outfit on a pack horse hit the trail at half past three o'clock, making for a cabin at which we hoped to spend a week. The trail proved a long rough one and read- ers who have had experience on mountain trails can have some idea of what we had to encounter. No sooner were we clear of the town than our horse started up the road at a faster gait than any of us cared to follow. At first we thought he had taken fright at something but soon came to the con- clusion that he was up to some of his old tricks and wanted to find out at once if his packs were well fastened. He soon proved they were not and got rid of 5S ROD AND GUN IN CANADA millionaires and owning preserves.” “Then we shall have faithfully dis- _charged our trusteeship and be ready to have our accounts audited by the sports- men who will answer the Call of the Wild long after we have crossed the Great Divide.” private game B.C C. Mountain Streams SLIM. them. However, we recaptured him and once more 'tied on the load, taking good care to see that the packs were well tied and he had no chance of repeating his experiment. 3 Inquiries assured us we were on the right trail and after the little episode with our horse everything went well till dusk when we came to a big cedar right across the trail. The place was a bad one and we had to lose some sweat chopping it out with our small axe. It is my opinion I could have made a quicker job of it with a hand saw. : ‘The last portion of our journey had to be performed by the light of a _ small torch. We were not sorry when the cabin appeared in sight and speedily we had the fire going ani a good supper pre- pared. W hile we were enjoying our last smoke our attention was drawn to some- thing moving along the wall. It turned out to be an enormous wood rat and Ralph called out: “Kill him and we'll have some fresh meat for breakfast!” The only thing close at hand to throw was an orange and with this I let fly, the only result being that I lost my orange and a much frightened rat scampered away to safety. Not too much brush was gathered for ur beds as the hour was late ‘but we were tired out and felt that we could sleep anywhere. McDenald, how- ever, complained that one of the boughs we used must have been a thorn bush. Even he settled down before long fore Ralph declared it to be daylight. An " and no time seemed to have elapsed be- | ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1575 SMOKE The highest grade 10 cent cigar in Canada. Sold at 10 cents and—by comparison—worth more. 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In a very short time we were convinced that we had struck a good trout stream. The results of our catch added fresh fried trout to our menu and proved most acceptable. As may well be imagined our experiences that day recalled others and over our pipes that evening we indulged in fish stories till we rolled in for the night. For the remainder of the week the pro- eram was very similar. We_ bathed twice a day and fished regularly morning and evening catching many fish. While pleading guilty to the charge of being fish hogs we ask readers to remember that we supplied five other men in addi- ROD AND GUN IN CANADA tion to ourselves and did not waste any fish or allow them to spoil. Indeed we had to be careful to save enough for Sun- day and when we returned on Monday morning we had a few specially prepared for our dinner at the Nakusp Hotel. Our return journey was without inci- dent but we agreed that a fishing trip in British Columbia accompanied by bath- ing in the hot springs, would be hard to beat anywhere. May we have many such outings and restrain ourselves to reasonable catches at all times! It is difficult for readers to understand the numbers out here and though we do not wish to plead numbers in justification for such conduct as that of fish hogs it does make a difference when all the fish taken are used for food while they remain good. We did not commit wanton waste. We hope further that we may not have to plead guilty to such a charge again. A True Fish Story BY HE. OME people seem to get all they S want, others get part or half of what they want and others, judg- ing by their appearance and con- versation, never get anything at all. For- tunately we do not belong to this latter class as it is our good fortune to ‘have as a haven from the summer’s heat a home on one of the prettiest little lakes imag- inable—in fact Sixteen Island Lake is known as “the gem of the Laurentides.” Oh, such blue, blue skies and _ such sparkling, sunlight water fanned by the most restful forest green, for balsam, spruce and cedar spread their boughs everywhere. Thus when fanned by the cooling, healthgiving breezes on the sweltering ‘days of July and August this lake of islands makes one think how good it is to be there. So thought we, Billie and I, on the twelfth day of July, nineteen hundred and nine when a trip down the lake was proposed. Of course fishing for trout during July and August is not considered much sport but in spite of this fact troll- A. CRAIG. ing was to be in order. Shortly after breakfast, therefore, we started on~our jaunt. We were quite hopeful too for had we not had some fine strikes during the past few days? We had actually lost a ten pounder the day before by the hooks catching in the top of the net, thereby preventing the beauty slipping in shore where we wanted him to be. Alas! instead of this desired result, just a vigorous shake or two and he was free to flap us a glad farewell with his grace- ful tail. Oh! how we regretted the bungle we had made and thought how scientifically ‘we would land ‘him if he would only come back. Of course we could not report our loss or it would be only a repetition of the old story: “The biggest fish that came to our net was the one that got away.” Out of our failure, however, came en- couragement and it was on the date mentioned above that we baited up and tried again. After a row of four miles and nothing to show for it our hopes wanied somewhat and we began to think ROD AND GUN IN.CANADA 1577 if THE WELL-DR AN inspires confidence. 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Out it went again and we had not gone far when we had that most delightful of all sensations, a good lively strike—and not a strike only for we were bringing something right along with us. We started to reel up but it came so reluctantly that thoughts were entertained of a log in tow. We gave it just a little slack and immediately be- came conscious that it was a fish—and a big one too. Oh! how that reel sang as ROD AND GUN IN CANADA time after time it was pulled out! An hour and a quarter of this kind of exer- cise, however, were sufficient to exhaust our prize and finally he came to the sur- face, stomach up. Billie suggested bringing him in but just at that moment he made his final dash for liberty. He was soon brought back and raised no ob- jections whatever on being lifted into the boat. Wasn’t he a beauty? Hunger and fatigue were forgotten in the excite- ment of wondering what he would weigh and when the General Store scales gave us credit for a fourteen pound trout we were justly proud, for it was the heav- iest trout on record taken from this lake. Just a word to the easily discouraged ones—If you try and lose him, just try again. The Conservation Of The Ducks Are You A Genuine Sportsman Or A Market Shooter? BY FOREST CONOVER. I was particularly interested in the well written article on the “Conserv- ation of the Ducks,” by J. A. McKen- ZIG: The market shooter may take some ex- ception to the restrictions suggested therein, but I fail to see at the present time how the number of decreasing birds can be replenished unless some greater restrictions are brought about to curtail the slaughter. The last five years has developed fifty per cent. more gunners with the most modern means of destruction, both in re- peating guns, smokeless ammunition, and skilled tutoring against the fifty per cent. or more decrease in birds. The hunters are becoming so numerous that the birds rarely get a chance to become acquainted with the feeding grounds in the locality of the marshes in the mi- grating season. The breeding localities are reduced by civilization and annual droughts absorb- [> the March number of Rod and Gun ing the moist nesting grounds of the mallards and rice ducks of the southern © portion of the Province. Take a glance across the border to the South and follow the sea coast to the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi, and see the merciless slaughter going on, all winter long. The market shooter and game hog is at his post, prompted by the middle man or dealer with fabulous prices for marketable ducks. In “Field and Stream” is published a brief account of the waste and slaughter of the birds in Northern Mexico for a term of years by a fiend in human form who controls a large tract of marsh lands as well as local districts, who feeds the ducks with grain and after they become acquainted with the locality wipes them off in thousands. A large staff of keepers assists as directed using swivel and large bore guns. and disgusting account of the slaughter. The amount in cash received for sales Some have electric appli- — ances. The report gives an appalling Pe ge, Bk ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1579 PIBARETTES | || SKIFF 7; the ‘‘ Win. English” kind. They are built HE PUREST FORM to give perfect satisfaction and are IN WHICH TOBACCO reasonable in price. CAN BE SMOKED. WRITE FoR CATALOGUE. Lime. The WM. ENGLISH CANOE.CO. Peterborough, Ont JAEGER UNDERWEAR FOR TRAVELLERS. 1911 will be a great travel year. Underwear is an important item in one’s travelling outfit. . 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Essex County conditions vary some- what. from those of the Eastern and Northern Counties of the Province, ow- ing to the warm conditions, and the seas- on should open much later, say October fifteenth. As things are at present there is no rest for the birds. They are driven away from the north and our actions show they are not wanted in the south. Our hunters shoot six days in the week, and on Sunday locate where they can begin to kill the most on Monday. Thous- ands of these birds pass by during mi- gration at night and never stop except when driven by necessity for rest and food. Some localities are quite abandoned. The birds, knowing the absence of their natural food, caused by the excess of carp, whose greed and never ending crav- ing for vegetable food as a filler are tre- markable, go elsewhere. This ilustrat- es the position of “The Pelee Marsh” for two seasons. Red Heads and Blue Bills, in fact the majority of the diving class, have abandoned the place and one gunner could carry on one shoulder all the var- iety bagged in two seasons. The local members of the South Essex Game Association last spring (1910) fed the rice ducks liberally with the result of retaining a goodly number of Mallards and Teal for nesting and with a marked difference in improving the numbers for fall sport. The same good work will go on in April this season and also for the fall supply. As the Pelee marsh as well as neighbor- ing duck grounds are subjected to mild weather conditions the fifteenth of Sep- * ROD AND GUN IN CANADA tember is too early to open the season. The local bred birds are either shot off or driven away, and were the close seas- on extended a month Jater, until the fif- teenth of October the birds would be in a more prime condition with added num- bers from other parts and the sportsman would feel the use of his shooting togs as protection against the autumn winds in lieu of the shirtsleeve debut and a war- fare against mosquitoes and flies. Last season I knew of birds shot in the morn- ing that were unfit for use at night . This applies to the extreme South Western portion of the Province. Detailed explanations have been pub- lished and pages galore written depicting the present and advancing crisis by sportsmen of intelligence and years of experience, but these are rendered as seemingly worthless as pearls cast be- fore the animal creation. The local member for South Essex in-_ troduced a bill in the local Legislature last session to extend the close season on ducks in Essex and Kent to October 15th. The same met defeat, and the bill was asked to be withdrawn, upon the grounds that the high authorities could not make a checker board of the Province. The time is near at hand when it will be necessary to divide the Province into zones to meet the varied conditions gov- erning the several localities. The suggestions of experienced duck shooters who have considered these ques- tions for years should strongly appeal to the better judgment of Ontario’s game committee. The genuine sportsmen who have studied the habits of these birds not theoretically but by experience and-_close observation who would not ad- ‘vise for any personal or selfish motive | deserve every consideration. It does ap- pear however that a clique of dude eyed Willies, and market shooters and pct hunters are having their prayers answet- ed. Watch the play for a term of ten years, and a day’s real ducking sport will be as rare in Ontario as diamonds in the rural districts of the country. Weeping over spilled milk and locking a “© Ae ees TY eee ee a ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1581 The Standard Always Assured of Excellence to the owner of a “Peterborough.” Leave the cheaply made, poorly finished boats for those who do not pride themselves on their boats. Examine a Peterborough, even if it’s twenty years old. They are indefinitely better. Our catalogues fully illustrate our product. Peterborough Canoe Co., Ltd. Peterborough, Canada. lll. TYPE HYDROPLANE VIPER VIPER III. Mahogany hull, with VIPER III. tank, strut, hull, $200.00 and full Delivered equipment, in Monireal ready for for $8.00, engine transporta- $125.00. tion charges. Copyright, 1911, Albert Hickman. 20-foot Viper III. type, weight 1,000 pounds in racing trim. 17 h p. engine. Guaranteed speed, 20 miles. Viper’s peculiarity is high speed with plenty of weight for strength. Under the A.P.B.A. rule, all boats are weighed in IgI!. WOULD YOU RATHER GO THROUGH THE WATER OR OVER IT? 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Come on you true blue sportsman fight for our rights, never mind where the wads fly. Let us know what you think of the situation and if you can afford to lose forever the best sport on earth. Experiences Of A Woman Homesteader BY DOROTHY PATRICK DYAR. E were fortunate in securing the WV “shack” of a bachelor home- steader to live in, while getting our own house ready to occupy. The young English gentleman, who kindly let us have his place, was going to British Columbia for the summer. This homestead was about a mile and three-quarters from our claim and my husband blazed a trail through the timber to our homestead, as there is no road of any sort and I am a poor woodsman and apt to lose my way on all occasions. The only water obtainable was from a little brook which meandered down through the hills to the valley, crossing the trail on the way to our homestead. The brook was on the outer edge of a large tamarack swamp. It was my duty every afternoon to carry two buckets down to this stream and leave them there for my husband to fill and carry back on his way home from work in the evening, thereby saving him a weary walk back again. I had to walk through the entire swamp to reach the brook and I never did so without a thrill of fear, as it looked just the right sort of place for animals. Dark and gloomy on the sunniest days, carpeted with thick, velvety green moss, and starred with clusters of red partridge berries which were the only bits of color in the dimness it was enough to inspire fear in a braver heart than mine. The tamaracks, hoary with age, grew close to- gether, their interlocking branches fes- tooned with the gray moss that grows on them, and effectually shut out all sun- light from above. Indeed, I think Dante’s words: “Midway this our mortal life, I found me ina gloomy wood astray,” might not inaptly describe this swamp. I remembered reading that a wild ani- mal seldom attacks anyone unless it thinks he is disabled. I never stooped over to fill a bucket with water at the stream without thinking that perhaps a wildcat or lynx might jump on me. I never saw anything, however, until one afternoon quite late, about five o'clock, I think, I was startled by the angry scolding of a red squirrel some dis- ‘tance ahead of me. I was quite sure something had annoyed him, as he was undoubtedly using very bad squirrel lan- guage. Being curious to find out what had disturbed him I hastened along the trail until I had located him in the very top of a big tamarack. Peering up through the branches, I was horrified to discover right over my head a large Cana- dian lynx clinging to the tree trunk about midway up. You may be sure I beat a hasty retreat from under that particular tree and I made a mental vow while run- ning that never would I go through that swamp again. The one brief glance I had of the big cat was enough. He seem- ed to be clinging to the tree and I dis-_ tinctly remember his two big yellow eyes looking down at me. After I got back to the shack I thought of my husband coming unarmed through that woods after dark, and although I was frightened to death, I took his rifle and went back to meet him. The lynx had vanished when I reached the tree, but the squirrel was still there using violent language. I met my husband at the stream and he says I escorted him home in “triumphal safety.” He is so fond of teasing me. We left this place soon after to occupy our own house, and I was not sorry to leave that swamp behind. i 3 4 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1583 — = = = = For Quality of Materials and Workmanship ‘Gidley ” Row Boats are unexcelled. Easily handled in smooth or rough water. Write for catalogue and price list. Boats for Hire by Week, Month or Season to Summer Tourists in the Georgian Bay District. J. G. GIDLEY & SON, Midland, Ont. 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LONGSTAFF, whose visit to Canada last year was very highly ap- preciated by all who had the privilege of being brought into con- tact with his charming personality, and who is now a member of the Canadian Alpine Club, has contributed to the ‘‘Field’’, of London, England, moun- those an appreciative article on the Canadian tains, a perusal of which will, we are persuaded, be enjoyed by all our readers. The ‘¢Field’’ 1s a weekly journal devoted to outdoor life in all its forms and is noted for the distinguished men pages. Dr. Longstaff ts unsurpassed in his own line and coming from him who contribute to its this highly appreciative notice of Canada’s na- tional inheritance will have far more weight than anything possibly could from a mountaineer of less and authority. We experience quote the article in full: A visit of only three months to the mountains of Canada may seem to many hardly an adequate experience on which to base any definite opinion as to their merits as a field for the mountain lover, but perhaps one who has spent most of his holidays during the last sixteen years climbing in the Alps, the Caucasus, and the loftiest ranges of Asia may more rapidly assimilate the salient features of a new playground than the ordinary tourist. It is almost impossible to com- pare directly one mountain range with another, so much depends on the point A Playground Of The World of view. Thus as a field for the display -of the technical skill of the climber the Alps stand pre-eminent, for nowhere else in the world can so many difficult peaks and passes be found grouped to- gether in such a relatively small area. The Caucasus, built on a larger scale than the Alps, affords climbing which is of the highest order of difficulty, though still within the powers of thoroughly competent and experienced mountaineers. lo the ranges (enemas Asia, which we loosely speak of as the Himalaya, the conditions are far differ- ent. There is more diversity of moun- tain form of human and animal life, and of flora, than in the whole extent of the N. American Cordillera from Alaska to Mexico. For the explorer who has six months or a year at his disposal the Himalaya offer immense possibilities, but the enormous distances to be travel- led and the great altitude of the peaks, frequently combined with their extreme difficulty render it almost impossible for the mountaineer to make more than one good climb in a season. There are fine mountains in the United States. In my opinion Mt. 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We make a specialty of Gasoline Launches of all sizes and descriptions. Our speed Launch, 25 ft. xq ft. 6 in., with 12 H.P., speed 16 to 18 miles per hour—v ery safe. We build Row Boats, Skiffs, Dinghys, Sailing Yachts of all descrip- tions, any size or design built to order. We guarantee all material and work first-class and highly finished Parties wanting to purchase cannot do better than place their order with us. We furnish prospective buyers with mode)s of our boats. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED. 8G> Note the Address— BARRIEFIELD, ONTARIO, CANADA THIS MAGAZINE | is printed with INK made by The DOMINION PRINTING INK AND COLOR CO. 71-73 Adelaide St., W., Toronto 1586 able attraction in the mountains of Can- ada. In the Canadian Rockies and the Sel- kirks there is a country waiting for re- cognition which IJ believe is destined to become the playground of the world, just as the Alps have been for one short century, the playground of Europe. In no other mountain region of the globe do peak and cliff, snowfield and _ glacier, alp-land and forest, lake, cataract and stream form such a perfect combination as is to be found, not in one, but in hun- dreds of places in these glorious ranges. Mere questions of altitude are beside the mark. Though I hold that no one can fully appreciate mountain, scenery who has not actually come to grips with the peaks themselves, yet the fascination of the Canadian mountains is such, that merely to travel through them and camp amongst them is sufficient reward for anyone who is not blind. it must be admitted that the average difficulty of the climbing does not attain the European standard, but there are many peaks whose ascent has only been accomplished with great difficulty, and there are certainly a far larger number of such peaks which have never even been seen by the mountaineer. Inevitably, to a visitor from the Old World the thought arises; “Does Canada realize her assets in this mountain heri- tage?” The answer, though seemingly a paradox, is obvious. Individually many Canadians, know, love and value their mountains, but as a state Canada appears distinctly apathetic. The Alpine Club of Canada, founded only five years ago, and already numbering more than five hundred members, bears witness to the appreciation of her people. More- over, the record of this Club has been such that, without any seeking of its own, it has become almost an interna- tional organization, many of the leading mountaineers of Great Britain and the United States having joined its ranks. The Club extends to mountaineers from the Old Country the most generous hos- pitality, and the unique experience of the Director, Mr. A. O. Wheeler, is always at the disposal of those seeking advice or On the whole, ° ROD AND GUN IN CANADA information. To me the right of stay- ing at the beautifully situated. club- house at Banff is the most valued privil- ege of membership. So much for individual Canadian effort. The Provincial Governments of British Columbia and Alberta have demonstrated their interest and good will by financial grants towards the expenses of the Al- pine Club camps. The Canadian Pa- cific Railway Company has loaned its Swiss guides to graduate new members at these camps. But what of Ottawa? Geographers are at a loss to understand the policy of the Dominion Government in stopping survey work in the moun- tains during the last few years. The sketch map, made in 1902 by Professor Norman Collie, of the English Alpine Club, is still the only available topogra- phical map of the Great Divide, north of the Canadian Pacific Railway though this actually forms the Provincial boun- dary. In the National Park, with an area of about 5000 square miles, center- ing round Banff, practically nothing has been done by the Dominion Government to facilitate travel. With all its natural advantages over the Yellowstone and Yosemite Parks most of this great play- ground lies neglected by the Govern- ment and practically closed to its own- ers, the Canadian people. I have travel- led with a pack train from Bow Pass in the north to Mount Assiniboine in the south, for in the Rocky Mountains it is possible to take ‘horses almost anywhere; but in the absence of decent trails the cost in time, and consequently in money, is unnecessarily great, and must prove a deterrent to many who would otherwise visit the recesses of such a magnificent expanse of country. In one sense, of course, such official neglect acts as an in- centive to the. wandering mountaineer, for on all sides he can break new ground, attack virgin peaks, and even find new ones. But if the Dominion Govern- ment kept only one survey party in the field year aftet year, as they might not unfairly be expected to do, it would be many decades before the opportunity for private exploration came to an end. It must be admitted that the ordinary a ee ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1587 Bo ating Se is really safe if you wear this 14- candle power lamp on your cap. It throws a bright white light 150 feet in any direction that you turn your head. This enables you to keep your bearings and to avoid rocks, snags and other dangers of boating at night. Can also be fastened on bow of boat. The BALDWIN CAMP LAMP is the most convenient and satisfactory lamp made for Campers, Anglers and Hunters. It fulfills every lighting requirement in camp, in the woods, or on the water. As a tent light —for fishing or bull-frogging, coon or possum hunting—or a night pathfinder, it has no equal. Can be worn on cap, or belt leaving both hands free. 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JENKINS & CO., Birmingham Fusees and Fog Signals. 1588 tourist is catered for in the most admir- able manner—luckily for him, the main line of the Canadian Pacific Railway pas- ses close to some of the very finest moun- tain scenery of the whole continent. Lake Louise in the Rocky Mountains and the Illecilliwaet Glacier, with Mount Sir Donald impending over it, challenge comparison with the best the Alps ‘have to show. At Banff, at Laggan and at Field excellent carriage roads have been constructed, and this summer one will be open right into the Valley of the Ten Peaks. At Glacier House, in the Sel- kirks, very good paths lead through primeval forests in all directions to the principal points of interest. Swiss guides are kept by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, who can be engaged at the very moderate fee of $5.00 a day for the principal ascents at each of these four centres. Sportsmen who are not afraid of hard’ work, and who do not count their pleas- ure merely by the size of their bag, need pay no attention to the remark that is frequently heard, that British Columbia and Alberta are “shot out.” Game pres- ervation has been taken up in earnest and with benefits that are already re- cognizable. The license of $100.00 de- manded of non-residents in British Col- umbia is really not very excessive so long as the preservation of game is con- scientiously carried out. But it is a very important thing that the intending sportsman should fall into good hands. Several first-rate independent packers— that is guides and hunters owning their own train of pack thorses—are still to be found along the line of the Canadian Pa- cific Railway, though a monopoly in the transport business is gradually freezing them out. It stands to reason that a man will work better with his own out- fit than if he is merely the paid servant of a large employer. Western indepen- dence also makes it extremely difficult for such a monopoly to obtain the ser- vices of the really experienced old-tim- ers. Along the railway bie horn are probably best sought for to the north of Laggan, (outfitting can be done at Banff). But the great size of the Nation- _al Park in which all came is nominally ROD AND GUN IN CANADA protected, detracts from the sporting advantages of this part of Alberta. In East Kootenay which can be reached from Golden, there are still a few good heads, and when the Grand Trunk Pa- cific is open to the Yellow-head Pass, a great game country will be thrown open to easy access. Goats are to be found in fair numbers in many localities, but need hard work to bring to bag. Ass to bear, in the Spillimacheen range of the East- ern Selkirks, our party saw eight in a fortnight, and this though shooting was by no means the primary object of the trip. Of the deer of these ranges I have no personal experience, but it is com- mon knowledge that moose, elk (wapiti), caribou, and the smaller deer are to be had. Fishing is excellent and _ practi- cally open to all in most places and pro- vides a much appreciated relief to the us- ual trail diet of beans and bacon. The high open hills of the Rocky Mountains above timber line are noted for several rare varieties of butterflies and the moths of the almost tropical forests of the Sel- kirks offer a wide and little explored field to the lepidopterist. Those inter- ested in botany will derive great ~as- sistance from a manual by Mrs. Hen- shaw, when they find themselves for the first time amongst such a multiplicity of new forms. In conclusion it may be British Columbia alone is as big as Great Britain, and Ireland, and that the climate ranges from that of Northern Siberia to that of our own west coast. Very little of the country is as yet accessible to the sum- mer tourist but to see even this in three months is an impossible task, and these notes must be regarded as merely the impressions of a first visit. I have not touched upon the country that is being opened up to the North by the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, a country prac- tically unknown to the European holli- day-makers. When the projected rail- way from Golden to Fort Steele gives quick access to the Upper Columbia Val- ley and the beautiful mountain regions on both sides of it. the “idle rich’ may regret the change, but the many will be the cainers. added that three times ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1589 DEAN CLOSE - RIBBED BRASS JOINT BOATS The lightest and best boat to handle in the world. NO HOLES UNDER THE RIBS. The above illustration shows the Carvel, Close-Ribbed, Brass Joint Boat. 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You can make the record of your trip complete, and when you reach home and develop your plates, you will not find that the view you liked hest is a dismal failure — the experience so common with an ordinary camera. : There's a different Goerz Binocular for every purpose — each the best of its kind. Be sure to see and try a Goerz before buying. Remember the name and ask your dealer. Send for our books on Cameras and Binoculars, free to any one who really wishes to double his vacation pleasures. C.P. GOERZ AMERICAN OPTICAL CO., 317 East 34th Street, New York Canadian Representative: R. F. SMITH. Montreal Summary Of The Director's Report custom the local committees arrang- ed meetings at various centres and the report of the Director, (Mr. A. O. Wheeler,) was read at each gathering. The report opened by congratulating the members on the good work done and the strong position attained by the Club. The membership of the Club is 555 and that number has been attained after purg- ing the lists in strict accordance with the rules. Great improvements have been made in and around the Club house at Banff which was open June 15th to the end of October. Ninety persons regis- tered at the Clubhouse in 1910, the same number exactly as registered the preced- ing year. The second year was more satisfactory because the visitors were drawn from wider distances, the number lig accord with what has now become a of invited guests was smaller and the at-. tendance therefore larger. The remain- ing indebtedness on the Clubhouse was subscribed at the last camp by voluntary contributions. About the middle of July a camp was placed in the upper Yoho Valley and was maintained there till near the end of Aug- ust. The camp was an experiment and was not a great success, onlv sixteen pay- ing members visiting it. _ Several stayed two weeks and one a full month and all who tried it were full of praise for the ar- rangement. The annual camp in Consolation Val- ley from July 19th to July 30th was most successful. Dr. and Miss Longstaff contributed largely to the program which was again a feature of every evening. The number under canvas was 119, the smallest yet excepting the first camp when the number was 112. With three Swiss guides loaned by the C. P. R., and Konrad Kain, the Club’s own guide, a full professional mountain force was pres- ent. While there were no serious acci- dents Dr. Longstaff broke a finger on the last day of the climbing while making the first ascent of Chimney Peak. The transportation with the exception of a certain portion which the camp could not control was good. Mr. Wheeler ad- vocated the nationalizing of transporta- tion in the National Parks, stating that the Alpine Club is practically prohibited from holding annual camps at centres where monopoly holds exclusive sway. If the transportation were nationalized all profits could go to improvements. The example of New Zealand in this re- spect might be followed with profit. At the close of the camp a six day ex- pedition was organized to show the Club’s guests more of Canada’s Alpine at- tractions. A party of thirteen in all trav- elled up the Bow Valley to Bow Lake, then crossed a spur of the Wapta icefield via Vulture Col to the Yoho Vailey, spending a night at the Club camp and returning to Mt. Stephen House by tour- ist routes. One party, however, made the crossing of Emerald Pass and Dr. Long- staff, notwithstanding ‘his broken finger joined that party. The opportunity, he said, was too good to lose for such a trifle. With this outing the Club program clos- ed. ‘During the month of September I[ made, in collaboration with Dr. Long- staff, an expedition into the Spillimacheen mountains, south of Golden. These mountains have been represented as very attractive and contained many alpine wonders. Wewenttosee. Fora num- ber of reasons, windfalls, washouts, wea- ther, we did not do exactly as we had planned. Still, we found many splendid features, and among them a wonderful lot of rock spires, rising from the midst of glaciers, which were unlike anything I had seen before, and which Dr. Longstaff said reminded him forcibly of the Cham- onix Aiguilles. He suggested they be called “The Nunataks,” a most approp- riate name. The principal reason for the expedition was to ascertain the possibili- ties of the district for mountaineering and to map the same topographically. This was done as far as weather permit- ted. The field was found to be a very attractive one, but somewhat difficult of length of trail access, owing to the that had to be travelled to reach it: The higher peaks go a _ little over 10,000 feet, but southward, towards Mts. Hammond and Farnham, twenty to Sweeping Victory World’s Records — and — — for the — Splitdorf Magneto at the Jacksonville Beach Races, March 28, 29, 30, 3! | Fourteen out of the twenty-two events won by SPLITDORF | equipped cars. As a grand climax, Disbrow in his Pope Hartford won the | 300 mile race, lowering the world’s record for 50, 200 and 300 miles. Time, 3.53.33. Following the recent decisive SPLITDORF triumphs at Los Angeles and New Orleans, this is surely a SPLITDORF year. These brilliant victories again dem- onstrate the unfailing ability of the | SPLITDORF Magneto to furnish | ignition that wins races and also | gives Absolute Satisfaction to the Tourist. Please write for Magneto catalog. Chicago: 319 Michigan Ave. ( | SP] | DOR | : San Francisco: 520 Van Ness Ave. Ld » Detroit : Nap siss Gees Walton Ave. and [38th St., Motor Mart. = piconet st. Branch—1679 Broadway. NEW YORK. | 1592 thirty miles distant, may possibly exceed 11,000 feet. Four brand new peaks fell to Club members during the year, viz.; (1) Mt. Douglas to Dr. J. W. A. Hickson, with guides Edouard Feuz, Senior and Junior; (2) Mt. Babel to an Alpine Club party from Consolation Valley camp; (3) Chimney Peak to Dr. Longstaff and E. O. Wheeler; (4) Mt. Hammond to C. D. EI- lis of Windermere. In “addition Dr. Longstaff made an early and difficult as- cent of Mt. Assiniboine with guide Ru- dolph Aemmer. At the same time Miss Longstaff ascended one of the peaks of the Assiniboine group which was christ- ened Mt. Katharine in ‘honour of her as- cent. J. E. C. Eaton made an expedition to the Freshfield group with his own guide, Franz Bergener, whom he had brought out from Switzerland. An expedition was made by Dr. Nor-. man Collie and A. L. Mumm to the Mt. Robson region to try again that most dificult mountain. For the second time Mr. Mumm was foiled through adverse weather. I ‘have just received testimony of their research in this magnificent al- pine region in the shape of 110 photo- graphs taken by Mr. Mumm. I must not omit to mention two plucky expedi- tions to again attempt the first ascent of Mt. Sir Sandford. One was composed of well known Club members, Forde, Mc- Tavish, Gordon, Baker; the other had one Club member in the party. Both expe- ditions failed in their .object, although the party of which Howard Palmer was a member climbed to a point 1,400 feet from the summit. Reference also must be made to an ascent of Mt. Baker made by members of the Club, previous to camp. The late Dr. Kendall, Gutsell, Trorey, Darling and Armistead were of the party. The fourth ascent of Mt. Garibaldi, near the head of Howe Sound. was made in record time by a party of whom four were members of the Club, viz., B. S. Darling. A: F. Armistead. A. N. Cowdry and A. F. Wedgwood. The last named gentleman was spending his first season in the Canadian Rockies. He had previously done some climbing in the Andes and already, since his arrival, had —EE ‘. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA made the ascents of Mt. Assiniboine and Hungabee. The foregoing shows a pretty strenu- ous season for a young Club. Of neces- sity it entailed a very heavy expenditure. In addition to the revenue of the Club we received a grant from the British Colum- bia Government of $1000 and from the Alberta Government of $500. The Do- minion Government declined to assist us, although strongly petitioned to do so, and waited upon by a representative deputation. This is somewhat remark- able in view of the National work the Club is doing and the large amount of advertising accruing to Canada through- out the world by reason of the Club’s ac- tivities. | Neither the Club House nor the Annual Camp paid expenses. It is hard- ly to be expected that the Club House will do so for a year or two yet, but it is the first annual camp that has not show- ed a credit balance. Notwithstanding, I am able to report our finances in a healthy condition; most of our current liabilities have been paid, and there is no- thing outstanding that the Executive does not see its way to meet. I antici- pate a balance to our credit at the end of the current year. The Annual Camp will be pitched in the Alpine meadows above Sherbrooke Lake. There will be a subsidiary camp at Ross Lake, and an outfitter’s camp at Wapta Lake, opposite Hector station. This will be known as “The Great Di- vide Camp” owing to the climbs and ex- peditions being made along and in the im- mediate vicinity of the Great Divide. The Camp will be one of great interest and attractiveness and will, I feel sure, give satisfaction. It will be managed by a Committee whose names will inspire the fullest confidence. And now I come to a matter of the ut- most importance, as it means a realiza- tion of the original ideals of the Club and a practical consummation of its princi- ples as laid down in the very first clause of our Constitution, viz., “The objects of the Club are: (a) The promotion of scientific study and exploration of Canad- ian alpine and glacial regions.” An ar- rangement has been concluded by which ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1593 No more soot in your spark plugs if you use All-In-One Just open the Stop-cotk and OUT goes the SOOT. ALL - IN - ONE SPARK PLUGS have numerous other ad- vantages. 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CANADIAN AGENTS CANADIAN-FAIRBANKS CO. MONTREAL VANCOUVER WINNIPEG TORONTO 1594 the Club will send an expedition to the Yellowhead Pass region during the com- ing summer to explore and make a topo- graphical survey of the alpine district of the Jasper Park, Yellowhead Pass and Mt. Robson, with a view to holding our annual camp there in 1912. *The expe- dition will be under my personal direc- tion. Its results will be far reaching and will be sent abroad throughout the world through the medium of the Alpine Club. Such an expedition will, of course, cost a lot of money, but the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway and the British Colum- bia and Alberta Governments are collab- orating financially with the Alpine Club and no call will be made upon our re- sources that will in the slightest degree embarrass them. The Dominion Gov- ernment has consented to render tech- nical assistance. For the past few years this alpine region has been gradually coming into prominence, largely through , the exertions of our Club members, those of our President, Dr. Coleman, his brother L. Q. Coleman, A. L. Mumm, Dr. Norman Collie, L. S. Amery, Mrs. Chas. Schaffer, and last but by no means least, the Rev. Geo. B. Kinney and his companion in success, Donald Phillips. It is my intention to make this expedi- tion of the fullest possible value scien- tifically and artistically as well as from a mountaineer’s point of view. To this end I hope to have proper persons at- tached to the expedition to deal with the geology, botany, zoology and photo- graphy in addition to the topography. If I am successful in securing facilities for a 1912 camp I expect we shall find all-rail communication ready for us and some of our old friends among the pion- eer outfitters to see that we do not fall down, viz., Otto Bros., Fred Stephens, John Yates and Donald Phillips. Meeting of The Winnipeg Members. The Winnipeg members with their guests numbered fifty at the annual ban- quet held in the Royal Alexandra on the fifth anniversary of the foundation of the Club. Mr. A. C. Galt presided and the ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Hon. T. Mayne Daly and Mrs. Daly were guests. The report of the Director was read and a toast list was gone through, the speeches being short and humorous. Miss Johns in responding*to the toast of the Ladies gave an account of an Al- pine expedition written in comical Eng- lish. “The Wapta snowfield and those who have crossed it” was replied to by Dr. Fred Bell, who gave a vivid account of a trip, full of exciting and thrilling inci- dents, made by a party of which he was a member across the great snowfield. The toast of the evening “The Alpine Club of Canada” was submitted by Mr. Daly who observed that his first glimpse of the Rockies was obtained twenty-seven years before when the right of way for the Canadian Pacific Railway was just being cleared. He mentioned that as a memento of that first sight of the Rock- ies there was a telegram in his family rec- ords reading: “All well and happy. Have seen the Rockies. Tom.’ His next sight of the great mountain range was in 1887 when on a trip west with Sir William, then Mr. Van Horne. For five years he (the speaker) lived in the Rock- ies and during that period saw’ the sun- rise and sunset splendors of the mighty hills. It was necessary to live in the Rockies for such a period to get the full benefit of their scenic beauty. Mr. Galt replied to the toast of the health of the members of the local com- mittee, dwelling on the high aims of the Club and emphasizing the point that one great object was to make mountain climb- ing safe by the elimination of reckless- ness. The Rev. Thurlow Fraser responding to the toast of the Campfire, dwelt upon the impressiveness of the campfire in the Rockies and its fine suggestiveness. Those who were privileged to enjoy the evenings round the campfire at one of the Alpine Club camps carried away with them memories likely to prove of life last- ing force. He was sure no one could forget such scenes and fortunate indeed were those who possessed a large store of pleasant campfire reminiscences. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Perfect in Fit and Finish. Fe ciiigt Bao 4 The ‘“ Henricks”’ STANDARD MAGNETO For “* Make and Break” or “‘Jump”’ Spark Ignition. Absolutely guaranteed to fire every charge every time. Ten years usage by many of our customers proves the durability of the ‘‘ Henricks”’ Magneto. How many hours, how much gasoline would certain ignition save you in ten years’ time? Few parts. Efficiency Guaranteed. Sold on THIRTY DAYS’ FREETRIAL. Write for Catalogue and Prices. HENRICKS NOVELTY CO., 314 W. Georgia Street, Indianapolis, Ind. The A. R. 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A clean-cut model full of character and in- dividuality—from fine guaranteed new-season materials. Ask for new catalogue showing forty-one actual samples of materials, fashion designs, self-measuring chart, and all particulars how to order. Our clothes are worn in every province in Canada. Col 's, Ltd oleman’'s, : Canada’s Master Tailors 102 King St. W., Toronto, Can. Sass 1596 The celebration of the fifth anniversary at Vancouver was made notable by the attendance of Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler, and Mr. S. H. Mitchell, Secretary-Treasurer, who were the guests of the local com- mittee. Mr. D. N. McIntosh presided and the toasts included “The President” proposed by Captain J. J. Logan and res- ponded to by Mr. Wheeler on-behalf of ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Professor Coleman; “Our Club” submit- ted by the Chairman and replied to by Mr. C. H. Gillies and various votes of thanks to those responsible for the ar- rangements of the gathering. Instru- mental and vocal selections were given during the evening and the proceedings concluded with the hearty singing of “Auld Lang Syne.” The Conservation Of The Ducks BY WIDGEON. ANY of the duck hunters who M know Rice Lake well have read the contribution by Mr. J. A. Mc- Kenzie on the Conservation of the Ducks in the March number with great interest. With one or two exceptions I agree with all he has stated. in his article and in particular the main principle ‘he advocates, viz., the prohibi- tion of the sale of the ducks. I should like, however, to point out that this is no new thing for duck hunters and has long been advocated without avail. When we were all up in arms some years ago over a proposal that had been made to grant a few wealthy sportsmen the monopoly of five or six square miles of the very best shooting ground on Rice Lake for the magnificent sum of $150 per annum for twenty-one years, we brought the matter to the attention of the Govern- ment at the same time. We were suc- cessful in stopping the monopoly but not in prohibiting the sale of wild ducks. We were told that many people have a taste for wild ducks but not having the time or means to shoot them it is unfair to deprive them of any chance of obtain- ing them. I cannot agree that decoys and hides should be allowed in the rice beds in Oc- tober. The fall ducks do not come in to Rice Lake in any great numbers until after the middle of October. When they do arrive they are generally in poor condition and made good use of their time both night and day if they are: allowed to rest long enough to feed. If the law were altered in accordance with Mr. McKenzie’s wishes and the hides were in the rice beds the ducks wouldn’t stay long enough to feed. In November the rice beds generally freeze and with the change advocated the ducks would be cut off the rice beds in October and November. What we need in Rice Lake is a clause prohibiting hide shooting altogether, The lake is narrow and filled with islands and there is no need for anything of the kind. 3 Suppose I purchase an island at a cost of two or three thousand dollars and when I wish to shoot find a man with his hide within two hundred yards of the is- land. He can place it within ten feet of my shore line. I think I am entitled to ask if that is a square deal. I may be told that no sportsman would do such a thing. Men who are shooting for the market will not stick at a little thing like that as I know from experience. When readers who may differ have seen as many duck hunters on Rice Lake as [ have done they will learn—they cannot help doing so—that there is a big differ- ence between sportsmen and duck hunt- ers. The latter hunt for the market, and they obtain their supplies the best way they can—but they obtain them. The introduction of pheasants into British Columbia has proved such a suc- cess that further importations are expect- ed and birds will be set out in the Okan- agan and other valleys. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1597 a | i | THE HOO-HOO. CAMP OR SHANTY COOK yoensTa-K.* en et le a Poe Ce PNT 6 Se wae ee > 0 in ee at. in OE OMe, DEE Oi. e A Substantial and Serviceable Range _ For coal and wood or wood only. Oven 24 x 26x 16 STOVES and RANGES of every description; also | The Good Cheer Circle Waterpan Warm Air Furnace. The only heater made which supplies healthful invigorating warmth. The James Stewart Mfg. Co., Limitea WOODSTOCK, ONT. Western Warehouse—156 Lombard Street, Winnipeg, Man. DISTRIBUTING AGENCIES McLennan, McFeely & Co. Wood, Vallance Hardware Co. Ross Bros., Limited Vancouver, B.C. Nelson, B.C. Edmonton, Alta. ‘OUR MEDICINE BAG Mr. H. W..Hunsbery writes from Jord- an Station, Ont.: At the conclusion of a funeral service held in the Disciple Church recently a most unusual occur- rence took place. Those who remained in the Church while the last rites were performed outside were startled by the crashing of glass and a lady .seeing an object strike a pew picked it up and found a fine large partridge. The bird must have been flying rapidly and strik- ing the heavy glass smashed the pane, breaking its own neck in the concussion. was strewn over several of the Glass pews and had the incident occurred a few, minutes earlier a number of people would have been injured by the falling glass. I was standing close by at the time and the bird was handed over to me. [I in- tend to have it mounted and stuffed on account of the peculiar circumstances un- der which it met its death. — Three additional propagating ponds will be constructed at Brantford, Ontario, during the present season. The three existing ponds will be stocked with par- ent bass. The first experiments with a leased pond were so_ successful that twelve acres have been secured by the Ontario Government for a_ provincial hatchery. Caribou are stated to have haunted Lake Athabasca in greater numbers than for some years. It is believed the exces- sive cold led them to take shelter in the thick timber fringing the northern shore of the lake. The Game Department of British Col- umbia is continuing its policy and intro- ducing fresh blood for the pheasants, partridge and prairie chicken of the Prov- ince. In the last two years fifteen hund- red pheasants thave been put out in Van- couver Island and the mainland and im- provements in the birds have been noted. The partridge in the Province have im- proved rapidly and the prairie chicken are spreading particularly in the Okana- gan valley. Grouse in British Columbia, where both the blue and willow varieties flourish, have not shown any signs of deterioration in quality. Heavy snow- falls in the mountains drive both large and feathered game into the lower ranges where they are more likely to become the prey of other animals and less likely to obtain food to their liking. Two little booklets recently issued by the Grand Trunk Railway deal with the “International Limited,” the fine fast train running between Montreal and Chi- cago, via Toronto and Detroit, and Prince Rupert, the terminus of the Grand Trunk Pacific on the British Columbia coast. Both are finely printed and illustrated and contain information of use to all interest- ed in railway travelling, while the one on Prince Rupert is additionally interesting telling of a new city in the making. Prince Rupert is not a city of the future; it is already a city and the account of its present and future possibilities make fas- cinating reading. Many readers are now interested in fish culture and will be pleased to hear of the success of our neighbors to the south in transferring eastern fish to western streams. This is done in the egg state and according to one of the wardens in the State of Washington: “The east- ern fish are proving satisfactory in west- ern streams and are more inclined to thrive in the small brooks than western trout.” A Jarge amount of re-stocking OS SSCS~'STi'Ss OO ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1599 —— Use the GILLETTE With the Angle Stroke Jack-knife—draw-knife— plane — scythe —lawn-mower— all edge tools cut cleanest and easiest with the angle stroke. The angle stroke was the only thing that made the old open-blade razor possible—except as an instrument of torture. Yet many men use the GILLETTE like a hoe and expect it to cut cleanand easy. The superb quality of its cutting edge is proved by the fact thateven when used in thisway the GILLETTE gives a good shave. But to get the real satisfaction which the GILLETTE is capable of giving you, you naturally must use the angle stroke. Then you will know and appreciate the genuine luxury of the clean, cool, com- fortable, easy three-minute GILLETTE shave. Buy a GILLETTE and enjoy it—if you haven’t one already. If you have one now, use it right and enjoy it to the full. Standard Sets $5.00 — Pocket Editions $5.00 to $6.00. At your druggist’s, jeweller’s or hardware dealer's. The Gillette Safety Razor Co. of Canada, Limited Office and Factory, - 63 St. Alexander Street, Montreal Offices also in New York, Chicago, London, Eng., and Shanghai, China. Factories in Montreal, Boston, Leicester, Berlin and Paris. 1600 upon similar lines will be undertaken during the present year. Mr. Thomas Welsh of Picton, Ontario, has a pet crow which has acquired the talking habit. The bird was injured and captured on the garden fence. It was cared for until it recovered and then of- fered its liberty. Apparently, however, the bird knew a good thing when he saw it and decided to remain. Flying about the place at its own will it has picked up quite a number of words and appears to be proud of showing its accomplish- ments. So far as Mr. Welsh knows the bird thas never been the subject of a surg- ical operation. Out in Saskatchewan the wolves are reported to have committed ravages with the cattle and a reward of $100 per head was offered by the ranchers. The heavy snowfalls and severe cold are stated to have been the causes for these exception- al outbreaks. The St. Maurice Fish and Game Club of the Province of Quebec, founded by the late Dr. Drummond, held a success- ful annual meeting at Montreal and re- ports were given to the effect that the previous year had proved the most suc- cessful in the history of the Club. The Toronto controllers have voted the sum of $200 for the purchase of a pair of grizzly bears for the Riverdale Zoo in that city. The United States Govern- ment are giving the bears and the people of Toronto will pay the cost of transpor- tation. Some time ago seventy partridge were seized in the freight shed at Perth, Ont- ario, when ready for shipment to Mont- real. Ata later day when police inquir- ies were made it was found that a man had been going round the country pur- chasing them and when caught he in- formed on the farmers who had sold them. All were fined with one excep- .kill one of the animals, ROD AND GUN IN CANADA tion, and it was stated that he had to make a fifty mile journey out and return to answer the sub-poena. Mr. Enos Mills, of Estes Park, Color- ado, writes in defence of the beaver, giv- ing many instances in which soil would have been washed away and only barren- ness left had it not been for the work of the intelligent beavers. Occasionally, of course, the beaver makes himself a lo- cal nuisance but generally he conducts himself as an upbuilder and not as a de- stroyer. Mr. F. C. Selous, whose reputation as a big game ‘hunter is world wide, is mak- ing a special journey to Africa in order to try and obtain a specimen of the der- brain or giant eland, a cousin of the ante- lope. “If we are fortunate enough to ” said Mr. Selous, “T will skin him myself. It will have to be quick work in that hot climate. Then I will cut off a few of the choicest parts for myself—steaks which are rather like beef and the tongue which is quite tasty —and the natives will have the rest.” The giant eland is the largest of the antelope species. It has been known for years in Senegambia_ and_ trails of it were found in the Soudan half a century ago though no one has ever brought out a complete specimen. “There are two kinds,” Mr. Selous stat- ed, “the young bull with fine horns and the old one with a tuft on his forehead and a black neck. I have not theard of an animal with both these characteristics for by the time he has grown the tuft he has usually worn away the horns.” Foxes are becoming scarce in the coun- ty of Kent, Ontario, though once very common. ‘Slim Eli’ Spinner ? ? UY : If Not—Warum Nicht??? Weare also showing this year, a high-class line of RODS, REELS, LINES, etc. Send for our New Catalogue and “GET NEXT”! SS A eee NO SWIVELS TO SWIVEL. THEJOHNJ HILDE BRANDT CoO, Drawer No. 8, Logansport, Indiana, U.S.A. VEN _@ TROUT WHEEL SS ve Y \ Two, Three or Four Blade. 2 _/ For Speed Boats or General es e& Service. a TRAD ees Adopted by the Fore- ) ROD AND GUN IN CANADA ernment in due course. The following officers were elected :—President, W. L. Maltby; Vice-President, Chas. Mere- dith; Hon.-Treasurer,. D. Robertson; Secretary, J. R. Innes. Committee :— Rene Bauset, A. Bergeron, Geo. Boulter, L. -A.. Boyer; E. T.. D.-Chaimberaaal= Ve Craig, A. J. Dawes, O: A>" Dostalemeee G. Elliott, Lieut.-Col. WH, Evans oe J. T. Finnie, Geo. H. Ham, W B. Hope, H. R. Ives, J. He jacobs,.We Eaiaiaby Chas. Meredith, W. H. Parker, D. Rob- ertson, A. W. Shewan, J. B. Sparrow, J. H. Stearns, Guy ~lombs,*-aameei oe Wanklyn. The report of thet@ggeanes work shows that 123 convictions had been secured as follows:—Partridges, 6; muskrat,:16;-deer, 3; hares,:4;_Deaver an hounding, 1; spearing, 5; dore, 13; trout, 12; bass, 8; sturgeon, 3; netting, 2; song birds, 45; night lines, 3. The afternoon train to Gravenhurst, Ontario, on the eve of the open season ran into an injured deer but the train crew were unable to tell what had hap- pened beyond the fact that they ran intc something. A search on the following day resulted in finding the injured animal which was speedily put out of its misery. It dressed two hundred and forty pounds and needless to say the members of the train crew and their friends enjoyed the venison which had so unexpectedly been put in their way. The final round up of the buffalo pur- chased by the Canadian Government from Mr. Pablo of the Flathead reserva- tion in Montana will take place this spring when it is hoped the remaining eighty, or the greater number of them, will be secured and transferred to Wain- wright, Alberta. The reservation is now open for settlement and the removal of the buffalo will be to the advantage of all parties concerned. Three St. Thomas boys captured a couple of live coons by lassooing them with a rope and took them home in triumph. YN ev ae wee we ~~ ea ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1617 FLY RODS, 8 or 9% feet - - - - $ 1.00 | BAIT RODS, 514, 6% or 8 feet - - - - 1.25 CASTING RODS, 4%, 5 or6 feet - - - 1.50 CASTING RODS, with Agate Guide and Tip - 2.50 | | CASTING RODS, full Agate Mountings-—- 3-75 | | _, Trout Flies” For Trial—Send Us | (Sc *" gzsjorted semple dere Quality A Flies || 30c fr guesorisdsepric cers. Quality B Flies || 60c ga arereasearicae’ Quality C Flies O5¢ 1° * Regular price, scents. Bass Flies grey . aes eee Lo! 10 14 CMVVIRITGUEEE.. .. . <5 ctu x: ser. 12 12 On account of having been unavoidably absent the week previous, Pe ard was allowea to shoot 2 double header, which resulted: 6, 19, 25. Fifteen bird shoot for a parcel of shells given by the Standard Hardware Co., Point St. Charles: Keough, 15; G. Radford, 12; ah Furness, 12; Bing- ham, 12; H. Brown, 12; Alexander, 12; W. Peard, 11; Kenyon, 11; Redman, 10; J. White, 6. The third meet showed the following results: Heap. Hits. Tt. So -Bréaker ooihe che vce ee 9 13 22 Ji INeMIp 5. 2 Sete tee eee 8 14 22 EE KReouct 9) ee a. ee ee 6 05 21 JesKenyouyer: ncn eee eee 0 20 20 J). WEIS ON a4. eee eee 8 11 19 W::- Barrow nee ae 6 12 18 TT. (Westlakes Aare eee 0 18 18 Js (Mum essa eee 8 8 16 J aNVINtey co eee ee 0 15 15 JA. Clarke cee! ae See 11 4 15 As “Waly lor tenes acne eee 0 13 13 W: “Peard “s.45.00) ee 0 12 12 G:-Radiord Se) Ste eee 3 7 10 Two absentees of the preceding Saturday were allowed a double-header, the second shoot count- ing. Breaker: 2.2.60 (yt: tite oe ee 8 17 25 Clatkeees.c. ssebeceate eee 15 8 23 A ten-bird practice match followed, resulting a follows: T. Westlake, 9; J. Alexander, 9; J. Kenyon, 8; W. Barrow, 6; G. Radford, 6; ~T. Keough, 6; 8. Breaker, 6; J. White, 6; W. Peard, 6; J. Furness, 7 hal James, 4, There were several absentees on April 1st, and by reason of the high and fitful winds, members who did shoot did not pile the records high. Twenty-five bird handicap for special prizes, fourth shoot: H’cap. Breaks. Total. J Urness ice c oo ae eoe 6 iat 17 Ge “Radford. ae ee eee 2 14 16 Ws, -Réardin? a2: sa nee 1 14 15 JSAIWallson"...-..-a ae 4 9 13 A SBrowml -S350cene oe eee 0 sal 11 Absent the previous Saturday, a double-header resulted: HE, eBrownsl ease eos 3 12 15 Twenty bird match—Alexander Donald, 19; T. Westlake, 16; J. Kenyon, 16; C. Redman, 15; A. Taylor, 14; H. Brown, 13; J. Furness, 13; W. Peard, 12; G. Radford, 10. Ten bird match—D. Alexander, 9; A. Taylor, 8; T. Westlake, 8; J. Kenyon, 8; H. Brown, 7; G. Radford, 6; W. Peard, 6. A splendid shoot of the Montreal club took place on March eighth at their grounds, St. Lambert, when twenty members took part. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 101g ©. 32, .35,.351and.401 Catibers ” You don’t need to take the sight off the game ifyou shoot a Winchester Self-Loading Rifle. The recoil does the reloading for you, which places the com- plete control of the gun under the trigger finger, and permits shooting it as fast as the trigger can be pulled. 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Cashmore Why not have your GUN REPAIRS PERFECT TRAPPER. PERFECT FLYER. done by experienced workmen? It costs PERFECT BREAKER GOOD PICK UP no more. Send them to us. We = rab (2 ‘ 7 acked by an expert. Positively best bird made. guarantee our work. Price $2.75 per barrel ; $5.00 per thousand, shipped f.o.b. Hamilton. Johnston & Cashmore Manufactured by Eastern Gun Works, NELSON LO NG, 494 Eastern Avenue - - Toronto 66 Burlington St. West - - Hamilton, Ont. PHONE MAIN 4062. ALSO BOWRON 5 ANGLE TRAPS. ee ee Se — 1620 In the handicap event, 25 birds, Mr. W. Strachan won with the splendid score of 25. The distance handicap was won by Mr. R. B. Hutcheson after having to shoot off a tie. The following are the scores made in the different events:— Birds 25 25 25 25 R. B Hutchison 20 20 23 14 R. Lewis .. 18 15 21 iby W. H. Ewing 19 18 19 21 T. Westlake 18 13% 25 20 W. Strachan 19 19 25 18 D. J. Kearney sh ~ ibs 15 23 15 Orb yall. 5... Se ye al 10 19 13 aveorge E. Cheese ......+. 16 16 21 20 EK. Taylor .. eri a5 16 12 13 GEO ooke cscs. s: 18 ily 21 19 ‘Ones® ....-.: = ee aly 6 24 16 J. H. Rainville eal 21 — Harvey .. Sts hee 12 2 et AC Ne AOther << Ann : et 17 15 H. Wheatley Be ee Sere at as 14 12 DRPAITDTILE iret ore hee ss me 18 SOME GOOD SHOOTING AT OTTAWA. Ten shooters faced the St. Hubert traps on March eighteenth, and the general average was better than that of the preceding week. Owing to illness several Class “B” members were un- able to be present, and consequently that class did not qualify for a spoon competition. “A” spoon was won by Dr. I. G. Smith. Mr. Beattie, who had been ill all week, only shot one event at 25 birds, making a perfect score of 25. The scores: eG Mwhtter (PR ro:)i 22). . =: -- eee 23 22 —45 Es. Vial, 2255 ee eee soe 21 23 —44 B. oBeattie = 4aeerect sees 23 19 22—64 S.°E.. Sangster =. .2. oases 17 23 24—64 J. W. Johnstone = 5s-3) nee 18 22 —40 R.. -A. Sibbitt.. s3e cee 23 15 21—59 J. Bradley’ —<... %. Gs-e cen ree 18 19 17—54 G. “Esdale'tac5....o2-kcet eee ere 16 21 17—54 Vi. V. Rogers sen. eee 18 18 17—53 W.. J.) Corby pare soe eee on ee 17 20 —37 Weal. Cameron” =.3.... 2 eee 19 16 —35 W.. .C.liittle see ee eee 18°" 6 —34 ‘Wim:..-Horbes) =. sas 14 15 14—43 J sBlackss >... aaa ooh eee 9 24 —33 J: Dechene) Sie en cien one i6 10 —26 H,«Birkett\. 22.02 os woe eee 8 16 16—40 The return of wintry weather caused a drop in the attendance on April 1st. A biting cold northwest wind did not tend to help the scores any. Dr. Smith, however, did some excel- lent shooting, being high gun with 47 out of 50 and winning class “A” spoon. W. Corby again captured class “B,’ and, this being his second win, he automatically goes into grade “A.” The leading scores were:— Dr: Smith... ..: 3.22: 23e oer eee 24 23—47 J: Blatk: 22.024. eee eee eee 20 21—41 G: Esdale. -.. 3.0 2.24 19 22—41 R; -Sibbitt, sas..2 32. oe eee 19 20—39 W:. J. Corby 0.502 .. eee 22 17—39 S: H. Sangster. 292222.) eee 17 19—36 W.@. Little.) 042. 22. ee eee 15 10—34 J. Bradley 2.22.2... ee 16 18—34 Dr: SBirkett 2. clei. eee eee 18 14—32 Extras—G. Esdale, 19; R. Sibbitt, 20, 21; S. E. Sangster, 21; J. Bradley, 12; Dr. Birkett, 11. On April eighth Messrs. Viau, Sangster and Easdale tied for class “A” spoon, the first two with 43x50, but their handicap of one bird each brought Mr. Easdale into the tie with 42x50. In the shoot off, at 25 birds, Mr. Sangster won out with 24x25. Mr. Williams captured class “B” spoon with 40x50. The leading scores were: S: BE. Sangsterecees2ceen ree 22 21 24 H.- Vidu 27k Lee eee 22 21 21 G:* Basdaille 2 igre ee oe eee 20 22 18 Jo Blake oe ae ee Oe 20 21 Al Thropp® G0 4252 5: settee Cee 23 17 W.. Williams: \..... .20 5.5.4.0 to 21! W. Lb: Cameron 2.2.2 eee 20 18 Wd: Corby .2..4:--2 eee eee 20 18 19 R? AC Sibbitt 42..5- 33a ee 20 17 20 J. “Bradley; 2... Aoecaee ee oc ae 18 19 21 VeVi Rovers’ 22.2 ee ooo eee Sera 6D W: Gy Little +.4).20 cee ee eee 20 16 224 A... 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STOV GUGM cee eh toe oka ene 115 92 Moacionald et we 282, oe ee ee 115 72 ATGRCANIT, 0. hay ERO Ae Lo ee eee Benet 110 91 Wieetasen.. .. : raphe : pees NOs 86 Wty. DTC ae Roce aie Oe naa eC 90 3 RUE THINS te Oo veka kis Meter Scr 5 oe ees 75 67 ALGUNOS 2 ae ee el A peeee MED 60 Saiveil pen ae eee Se et 75 58 DVT Se ss: 2 Sa ener ee 65 3 El fees earners taco. sees ioe. cpetes 60 47 Shot) S ARS 2s a OA eet bape 60 37 LEST Crate Se SRS se 90 a i 50 47 Myer CLO eee ms. (cr ret tsnteoce as ays ee 50 45 LB GT TVESE >| aes gc CR 50 37 Buchanan oisiso. cee eee eee 50 34 OF fG Neh chon So an ee ee teat TGP REy ace 50 34 DIM NCAT Te EN eee st o-cis co icereaRS & Oc 50 32 ALexAMG err Gee emt it aac 40 29 PROT BIVCK OE ics eins tees eee: Re 35 32 \ WARE Tit ON BSS 5 Alpe enn ie one I ae 35 26 WGN tote 2 oe. stn cette ea te ok ee 25 27 BRAVO Te as. Soo avee ASS Tos = ee 25 19 SUE ST Ss eet chs Sar 25 LbeS LUT OTIS ME en to ee 25 14 AliberGmee eee ac so be eens ee 25 13 HGKINS ci: seis eae ae ee ee 25 stale, TNE hy oa oie ele me eRe 10 4 The afternoon of March twenty-fifth witnessed one of the largest gatherings of shooters during the season. The day was ideal and some good scores were made. At the close doubles were in- dulged in and George Dunk was in a class by himself, breaking 10 straight pairs, which is high for the season. Jennings broke 6 out of 10 pairs and Stevens and Marsh broke five pairs each out of 10. The following are the scores made: Name. Shot at. Broke. MOSCIIIE beret eke ee et a eee sey 94 Fenton Se, Set OW 82 Stevens ae! es bicnse 100 ek Mearedonalietl: ~ 6 mes. Oe oa el: 58 SChelIDOMEter #0 12\- os, + oe ees 75 55 GM ANU 6S > tp ee Meee Ee 75 54 Marsh 70 55 LDIERS "4 5 oa oe 65 58 Hulme 65 52 Black : see ear 5 48 Holmes ate A Cee 65 47 “nin, DAS RS Ae eli tp og 65 36 Jennies ...... 60 53 CTT TS Le ee a rrr em 60 47 JAS GIGS) 2 or ee 60 42 Buchan pee: 2 ok Oa nk 60 40 SaWwidenmeners fee... 2 oe eee 60 30 Wiviameeeeeertr eee ee 55 42 (Cue Meng ccic'on, Depo Sigeeee 55 33 \Winliiain ot Le See cee 50 36 Navas ~--y7 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA Fleet... 2S ee eee 50 a2 Douplas : o5 5c. 5-2: cep ae 50 27 Halford... act. eee eee ee ee 40 32 {ngham' 22: 3. Sas oe ai ae 40 28 Lind y ~ : cess eee eee 40 24 Sockett .s4-Ahewst 4 See eee eee 40 24 Albert: .:..343)4. 20s ee eee 40 22 Kingdon 1.22348. 2.22 eee 40 13 Ten Byck <: Senco ee 35 26 Stanley. . Sas: ctehetoet po ee 25 16 Bdkins~ 42a ee eee ae 25 15 Slatter es Peay ses ee ee oo 25 8 LOW6. SP oecais ee ee ee 25 6 Marks: iiue-Bans a eee ot eee eee a 6 irons. 22. a eee ay 6 On April first one of the most successful handi- cap shoots ever held by the club was brougnt to a close. The attendance during the series was large, and over 2,000 targets were trapped each week. The shooting was very creditable, con- sidering that most of the targets were shot at from 18 to 20 yards, and during the prevailing high winds of March. Ely was high gun, with a percentage of 88. Stevens made a grand finish breaking 25 straight. Thirteen prizes, consist ing of cut glass and silverware, were presented to the lucky winners, six prizes in Class A, five in class B, and two in class C. The most noticeable feature was the manner in which the new mem- bers are increasing their percentages, and will soon maxe the old-timers look to their laurels. ‘ A second handicap shoot will soon be started on the same plan. Mr. Rainville, Montreal; Court Thompson, Hamilton, and Geo. Dunk were pres- ent, and toon part in the shooting. The follow- ing are the scores made by those members who took part in the complete series:— Class A. Shot at. Broke. AD ly geod See ir oe NPR RUE Pe Pee FES 125 110 ENMIN Sc. 1teis ae te Oe ae eee 125 10+ SLeVeUS bt Sechie Se So eee 125 104 Wakefield): 52 tee eee 125 104 Noh at hi oes eee ae Nee os tant as oc 128 101 Mentors san. ae See toes ee ee 125 99 Ten Wyck. a cian sceers feene yar 125 98 Schetbes i... sen ee ee ee 125 98 lime soso Se oe eee 125 97 Joselin: she tes Nee ee 125 97 Stanley.) 3. oe ae eee eae 125 87 Class B Hal forde ost ics hen ee eee 125 98 1a leec)s 1 tenia mrels 5 aie NAb cio Bioio, ype, tee 125 95 suchanan \2 3. eee ee oe eee 125 95 Sawden: 2.0. Sees peee eee cores 125 91 Bdkins. 22265 ree 125 86 Holmes. poe eee ee ee eee 125 86 Vane Duzer: 2s 2a ee eee 125 80 Maigsinc hay nein ieeent ara 125 1 Albertiacs 45505 os... Reet See oe ia 64 Class C Fleet: 22.4.0. = 3S 125 75 Macdonald. & +... 2 S28 eee 125 72 Douglas =. 2 sti.c) 2. eee rere ee 125 69 Gray, Fn ta eee eee 125 63 The following were the scores made on April eighth: EE — ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1623 Ithacal(: IN THE HANDS OF Mrs. Troup SAXON {| Mrs. Sax- on flished in- to the lime- Y light almost immediately after she started to shoot tho improved Ithaca. {| She with her husband, Cap- tain Saxon, are shooting promoters, and make a business of organizing gun clubs, creating an interest among ladies as well as men to shoot, { i/ Down in Oklahoma she startled the natives | by breaking 50 targets straight, without a miss, {| She is modest in her claims but proud of her Ithaca and says that all a shooter has to do is to point it right. {| If you want to increase your score at the trip, throw away that old fusee with a slow lock and creepy pull and get a lightning lock Ithaca, §| The hammer travels less than half an inch and falls in 1/625 of a second; pull quick and snappy; coil main springs guaranteed forever. {| Uncle Bob, the veteran barrel borer, can bore a gun to outshoot any other make—he ought to—he is the oldest borer in the business—the | man who perfected the taper choke, {| Catalog in colors FREE; 18 grades, $17.75 net to $400 list, Our little 5% lb, 20 bore is a howling success. ITHACA GUN GO., Box 13, ITHACA, N.Y I es ES PIGLE ae | A WONDERFUL VICTORY FOR THE PARKER GUN. = At the Great Western Handicap, held at Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Feb. 17, Mr. Fred Gilbert won the event by the magnificent score of 25 straight, and 5 straight in the shoot-off of the tie, standing at the extreme handicap mark of 33 yds. Mr. Fred Cockerel at 30 yds. and Mr. H. Dunnell, at 31 yds., made scores of 25 straight. These three gentlemen were the only ones to tie, and all were shooting the ‘‘OLD RELIABLE’’ PARKER GUN. Mr. Gilbert at this tournament shot at 475 targets, losing but 21,—thereby winning first average for the tournament. N.Y. Salesrooms, 32 Warren St. PARKER BROS., Meriden, Conn. 1624 Shot at Broke SUCVCNS tere ne ec ses oan 105 72 raneenemenee see. te 100 51 LUCY TS ee bell yc 7 a ae 85 61 ej, ESIGLIVET | OTGEA Me 85 42 DUN a ee ee 80 66 MCHON SI Mae ey ee ee 3 27 Mane Duzer ee eo 8. ok ee. etd 65 47 GOITER 355 Shas SBOE OE a oon 55 42 parity. thee Ss, 84 ots. 50 40 IINICREES Sere as oe eee ee 50 40 EUPIA ag 50 37 eS CHETNE Eepte tee dee oo to TL 50 28 TAPE M TRIB Sok chee Sets SD case ic eS esos 50 25 icc sane peer ee ee = eS Oe 40 28 1DGTLGTT Ysa ices See ag ne eae te eae ees 40 22 LETS ETI peg ale el Sie aPC CE 40 13 PUR cuss Se ee. ee 35 22 LD.95 (cas ER es Da ea cts Ra ee 35 26 PTI OS ae er Faios oo Sicps SRS SS OS 25 18 UNOS wares Thro 7. ke Aes Ae” Ae 10 a Fleet made 24 out of 25, which was the best for the day. George Dunk was high in the doubles. National Gun Club. The National Gun Club held their weekly handi- cap shoot for prizes on March eighteenth, Messrs. Springer and C. B. Harrison tieing in A class, and Messrs. Hadley and Peacock winning in B class. Total Total Handicap. Yards. Shot at. Score. ECO. hiia: re Be 18 100 50 BUNS WAG eases, ees eee 22 70 5 BeOS pringer "t,t. eo ae 22 60 41 AE GROUL ee meee eee es 17 50 23 Ee beacocks < aene nor ee 20 40 22 CaiMeKenze" >. 2. ee il? 40 19 Ke Gould.) eeear te ee ares 16 40 20 CT EO AVALVILANI of eee ae te oe 20 30 aby ree Bearer cys see eee te: 20 30 16 WaiGreyee tt -. e 16 30 12 Wes Meiteand> gr... 2. ibe, 30 11 W. McKeand, sr.......... 17 30 17 JmeMonkmames-,..... 24. .5 19 20 11 eelarrigomeccee. 7k. 19 30 17 MeRpragley ees... =: us: 16 20 14 ePPROSS = Gare fee 20 30 12 Cab Harmison re 19 30 21 GEE Beareye ret kee 21 20 7 ISS TALE So) te 16 10 3 Deh vertonmie tec: 16 10 9 The National Gun Club held their weekly handicap shoot on March twenty-fifth. George Vivian was shooting back to form. He broke 24 out of 25 .“birds.” The scores: Handi- Total Total cap, yds. shotat. score (aay AK ETS Go er 20 60 55 AS (GoviGl 2 2s hee 17 40 19 Ke GOUIG ERNE 17 50 26 Cx MeWenziev ep. o8 2... 17 50 23 Burwickweerie ss, Aves oe 22 50 42 Ree SPHINGEE ose neni ern ios 22 30 27 Kee -bealemer nes. ee. 20 50 35 Wm. McKeand, jr. ...... iy 40 27 Wm. McKeand, sr. ...... a7, 30 23 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA E; Coath.-=.. a eee ae 18 30 22 FE. Peacock 3 21 30 13 J. Monkmans=e eee 19 30 ilry J. Harrison eee 19 30 21 V._ Hadley 72 33 eee 17 20 12 J:° Ross: 23 20 30 17 C: (B.sHarrison=-- ee 19 50 38 C. Beare ee eee ee 21 20 16 J.. Dean 2-eceeee ee 16 30 17 C..° Moore 332 ee 16 30 19 R:. -Waterworthes saree 19 30 20 C: Brooker: = ere ee 16 30 21 S: Loney... 33... 233 16 10 7 Balmy Beach Gun Club. The weekly shoot of the Balmy Beach Gun Club was held on March twenty fifth. The day was fine and some good shooting took place. In the 25 bird event for the silver spoon W. McDuff was high with 23 out of 25. In the sealed handicap for a silk uml rella, T. D. McGaw was high with 23 out of 25. Shot at Broke TDs: MeGaw- 3 vce sone eee 90 73 C.D. Tenby ck. (ae eee 100 67 PJs Boothe Asser eee 100 76 O;4E: McGaw. 2 eee eee 100: 74 J. G.Shaws <-2. 4 eee 40 26 ASH Craig ais actrs eee 70 47 YT. ES Hodgson setec cee. oe 80 61 KW; byonde”. Sece .) mince one 95 85 J. E:-Murphy: . 5.2292 =seeereee 35 1 W. Geza 2.8... ee eee 35 24 J. 2.UEWIS Soc see ao ee eee 20 12 WV) - Mig Di iit tes (ere en see 100 76 GIOIA. ACV 8. aeta or cee. ae ee ee 80 48 HER Pitchers... 3se see eee 80 54 CAN] Barnardes ete. ot eee 90 50 ifpolekSstllbnaes se sore ks AbeoGuanc 55 42 On April 1st, the day was fine and some good shooting took place. High gun in the 25 bird event went to W. McDuff, with 24 out of 25, he also winning the silver spoon. The scores: Shot at Broke PS RASEOdoS0n acre eee ee 45 30 Vane Drapery me oct ee oe eon 45 31 8A Shaw: fc ee eee 55 38 in W;; Ly onde) cxagoee ase eee 50 39 T 2D) McGaw: seco-cpre ee: see 65 46 C2: Lens y cig. eee soe eae 55 32 I. MeGrony? iascoe ote Oo). eee 30 22 Ri eSkarvanitrs.. 5. seer acl eee eee 50 26 RR. BDana- = 3 cee ee oer eee 40 24 J. Ey Murphy ©. .-:22.2-2.2.eeeee 45 24 W.. Buckes: 6233.) 9222S eee 45 34 G.. Mason 6:2 2 ates 45 38 BF. Farlow he... 55 eee eee 25 14 W.. Lewis”... 23 hee ee 20 12 W. “MeDuff. 2.22.27 52 eee 45 40 B.. ‘Cleveland =<... -aee eee 25 16 H., V.. Philpott -.- 2. 3296 30 18 A; ‘Bond |... 0... eee 30 21 M:. Jefiers:*: 2.225). ee 1855 8 ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1625 ANYTHING IN SIGHT IS IN RANGE OF THE .25 CALIBRE “STANDARD” The distance at which you can kill game with the ‘“‘Standard” is limited only by your eyeright. If you can see an animal you can gecit. The ‘Standard’ is the best rifie for long shots at small or large game. 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See your dealer. .22 Calibfier Rifles). Sample Nitro-Solvent Oil for his name. Send for catalog of Marble’s 60 Outing# Send for 1910 Catalogue. Specialties. Sei Delta ten en diadctons tick. The Lyman Gun Sight Corporation Successor to Marble Safety Axe Co, | Middlefield, Connecticut, U.S.A. 2 eievis, a 1626 On April eighth the members of the Parkdale Club paid a return visit to the Beach and the score below will tell what happened to them in a 25-bird match: Beach Parkdale Tt DD: MeGaw >... 21 Renton’ =e = oe sors 21 O. E. MeGaw ......20 HOC Wa tiacee nee 16 OM PSON) 2s ee 9 Matthews a-ee nee 18 LOOM ee ors oe aed McAdam 22.22 senne#: MAGI a. Aeas cs cter 22 Caley ine) date aa ee 17 (Wahi ty eee ae ee 19 Devinsis fae eee 18 1BYOfO}LE) sc) ey Ae eee oer 8 Pickerina = ....:+4. iy? (LOVoe Veto cica ves viele 22 Parker- ayer 19 CHS Be Gee SIGS 22 Walliams? 28545) eae 22 ACMA aw clot me ok 18 Wand «4.2 eee iLfy NEVION Coie il. occ als 22 HOW: 2 ee 13 Cooke tyne 12 sy taking the ten best scores the Beach won by 16 points. Beach 211, Parkdale 195 for ten men. On April eighth a good turn-out of members and their friends took part in the shooting. The silver shield, donated by Messrs. Dalton, Pitcher, Girvin & Co., was won by Archie Craig, with 24 out of 25. Scores: Shot at Broke OH McGann e. sneer eee 30 24 aster ee ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1631 AW ey Che Ross 2, Kee . - RIAN i % ei se o\S . 2 | \y, a ER ; Hunters of Big Game throughout the British Empire are buying “Ross” Sporting Rifles because of their accuracy, power and handiness. Even a $25.00 “Ross” Sporting Model can be matched for accuracy against any imported arm——no matter how costly, while there is no action more reliable nor quicker. Dealers throughout the British Empire sell “Ross” Rifles. - $25.00 and upwards. Illustrated Catalogue sent free on request. THE ROSS RIFLE COMPANY - ~- Quebec, P.O. 1632 ROD a; AY SAITKON ..c cee. 60 38 George McGarvin ........ sick 2950 31 PREPARATIONS AT BELLEVILLE. Some of the members of the Gun Club had a shoot at clay pigeons at the club range on March seventeenth. The number broken by soie of the contestants was exceptionally good. The scores were as follows at 25 yards.:J. Miller 23, W. Turley 23, G. Bennett 22, R. Stafford 19, A Mott 16, W. Day 15, T. Gay 14, B. McGuire 13, E. B. Harris 13. On March twenty-fourth, each of the sportsmen shot at 50 birds, the scores made being as follows: John Miller 35, D. Young 30, R. Stafford 21, R. Zufelt 16, F. Gerow 14, Mr. Clarke 11 Mr. Wm. Tugnett, trapper, was as usual on the job giving the best of satisfaction. INTER- CLUB MATCHES. Ten men representing the Zurich Gun Club had a fine outing at Hensall on March tenth. The event was at 20 rocks each, the aggregate score being Hensall 128; Zurich 118. On March seventeenth ten representatives of the Hensall Gun Club visited Zurich for a return match. The day was not a good one, as there was a strong wind blowing against the trap, making the targets somewhat erratic in flight. Zurich won by a score of 126 to 113. The following is the score: ‘members and $1.00 for country members. AND GUN IN CANADA Hensall—G. Dalyrmple 8, D. Brintnell 8, J. Passmore 16, B. Vennor 9, J. Hawkin 11, F. ees 13, F. Bush 7, P. Passmore 16, T. Vennor tis Parker 10. Total eteys Ps Truemner 17, S. Faust 13, C. Fritz 16, F. W. Hess 13, J. P. Ran 12, W. O’Brien 15, W. G. G. Hess 18, E. Zeller 8, P. Sipple 11, H. Yungblut 3. Total 126. BRIGHT REPORTS AT RED DEER. The annual meeting of the Red Deer Gun Club was held on April third in the office of R. B. Welliver, there being a fair attendance of mem- bers. The Secretary Treasurer’s books showed the club to be in a financially sound condition. The following officers were elected for the pres- ent year: Patron—E. Michener, M. P. P. Hon. Pres.—Capt. W. H. Cottingham. Pres.—R. L. Gaetz. Vice Pres.—W. H. Plaxton. Sec.-Treas.—G. B. Parker. Field Captain—Fred Lund. Auditor—R, R. Randall. Executive Committee—G. and J. A. Carswell. There is every prospect of a good strong club this year. The annual fee will be $3.00 for town There will be three classes, instead of two, as formerly, namely, A, B and C. A takes the scratch, B one yard, and oe two yards forward. S. Ware, L. M. Gaetz Manufactured By Hyde Windlass Co. Bath, Me., U.S.A. THE PALM BEACH GRAND PRIZE RACE - . 4 March (7th, b2500 in GOL € WAS WON BY THE T & § EQUIPPED WITH A Hyde “Turbine Type” Propeller Turned by a 100 H.P. Sterling Engine. Send for HYDE Catalogue. 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Clabrough Guns “are British made and reuowned the ** world over; we manufacture them with **the object of giving the user the best ** obtainable—finish—durability—density ** of pattern — penetration — perfection ! *“We have been manufacturing Fine ** Guns for fifty years, and we put into ‘our Guns the result of that long ex- ** perience. ** Remem ber—a good Gun is an economy. ** Tt will give you more pleasure and cost ** you less in the long run than a so-called ** ‘cheap article.’ It may be your dealer ‘* does not happen to stock our Guns, but ‘don’t be put off with another make— ‘* write to us for a free-mailed copy of ‘our New Art Catalogue—it is to your ** advantage—so write at once.” Clabrough & Johnstone (Late J. P. Clabrough Bros.) Londen and Birmingham, Eng. All communications to be addressed to Works, Birmingham. 7 OU know mallards—wisest and wariest of all ducks—Solomons of the air. You can’t knock down mallards with a paddle nor can you get them with a gun that plasters its shot all over the face of creation. A mallard shot is generally along shot, and long shots require a hard-shooting close-shoot- ing gun. That’s why the long-headed man who goes to a mallard country takes a Lefever. When he swings it on a towering pair of mallards he does not question the result. He knows it— TWO CLEAN KILLS The reason a Lefever kills clean and sure and far is Lefever Taper Boring. But if you buy a Lefever for the taper bor- ing alone, you will get more than your money’s worth. For instance, you will never be hand- icapped with looseness at the hinge joint. The exclusive Lefever screw compensates for a year’s wear by a trifling turn that you make yourself with a screwdriver. EEPFES ER SHOT GUNS Sixteen other exclusive Lefever features and Lefever simplicity and strength make the $28 gun the peer of any $50 gun on the market. Upwards to $1,000. Send for free catalog and get Lefever wise. LEFEVER ARMS Co., 20 Maitbie Street, Syracuse, New York. Durston Special 20 Gauge. Price, $28.00 2 Latvasa, au —— . . sence ~- — 1634 IN FAR OFF B C. Matters are moving in the far #raser, Valley Recora says: There are ‘many good shots around Abbotsford, but the shooting season is of such short duration that even the best shots get out of practice to a eeitain extent, and the idea of being able to pick off all game in sight when the shooting season comes around, Mr. G. Clark who has had the work of organization in hand for some time states that he has now forty fully paid up members, and ex- pects to have over double that many more. A meeting will shortly be held to elect officers. Three Leggett traps have been purchased, and all that remains to be done now to be in a position to tell shot around town is to secure the shooting grounds. Several sites are in view, but the most appropriate will be chosen. West and the who is the best THE RIFLE. Kingsville Off-Hand Rifle Club. At a friendly shoot with Cottam on Friday, Mareh 17th at rifle range here the following scores were made by the respective teams. The distance shot was at 100 yards range. KINGSVILLE. COTTAM Bey Ba Oxleye cnn rer 34 BaeMarkss so¢ <. ret 22 Je Bennett.- 5.25.1 20 Wank -Mulllleneeeve. a 22 Be danamier: ee aor Vania Wayaubt are setae 22), De aWa cles te 28 ME Smaller re 27 Rem scratehtesser ii 32 HH aS peechliy f. a- ei iis Majlotte these enee 28 C TUN eres eee tie 29 AO UICK HS sth shoe siete 15 Ji) Wyatt eee hes ed Nie Wicles. Setter 21 ASB ime =e 7e eet 26 Ae @aseaddent sss 21 CReRaley ae eet acre 7 SaReansallie enero. mia eS aie casey tapas Pe 22 ByWicle: Shree 34 Jee ViooTnewe sya 20 L. Langtry sobys reves aeoee 24 CeBilling- tye ose 28 DP SPAaSsvOnUSss cee 30 Hs Moores... Aietaceoas = 26 BE SHosten,... Sess 3% Ay Gammon. sass: 23 W. Livingstone 28 IW... Nevallés Sates 2 24 426 348 At the close of the shoot Kingsville shooters entertained the Cottam boys to supper at the King’s Hotel. At the Annual Clay Target Shooting Tourna- ment for Amateurs, held at Baltimore, Maryland, March 16th and 17th, Porter Osborn won the Maryland Handicap from 19 yards with Stevens Repeating Shotgun. This is the latest link in the long chain of Stevens Repeating Shotgun succes- ses and the usual result when these guns are used in Tournaments. NEW DU»wINION CARTRIDGE SALESMAN. Sportsmen will be pleased to hear that Mr. Charles E. Mink, formerly of Philadelphia, Pa., has entered the employ of the Domixion Cartridge Company. as an expert shooter and sales repre- sentative for British Columbia. Mr. Mink com- peting against ten thousand amateurs stands 8th at registered tournaments in the United States for 1910, with the very creditable score of 94.52 per Navan et Vo ROD AND GUN IN CANADA CHARLES E, MINK, Westeru Salesman for the Dominion Cartridge Company- cent., breaking 3762 of the 3980 targets shot at- Mr. Mink has a wide acquaintance and is very popular in trap shooting circles. He is well vers- ed in ballistics and thoroughly capable in every sense of the word. With the approach of Spring and the disap- pearance of Winter, the eyes of the great “OQut- door’ Public are again directed to life in the open and the enjoyment of Nature’s charms. In but a few weeks the active camping season will begin and the great annual vacation time is also near at hand. For over two generations Stevens small bore Rifles have been constant camping companions of an army of men and boys. They are especially desirable for small game and target shooting and embody the famous Stevens “Bull’s- Eye” accuracy. Such models as the new No, 14% Little Scout, No. 15 Maynard Junior, No. 16 Craek Shot, No. 17 Favorite and No. 70 Visible Loading Repeating Rifles will be found in every camp and every “Out-Door” resort all over this country. As the Favorite No. 17 Rifle in .22 calibre is now furnished with automatic ejector, it makes this most popular of small bore Rifles, more desirable than ever. The “visible loading” feature of the Stevens No. 70 Repeating Rifle has always great- ly appealed to rifle shooters and there is no faster nor more accurate rifle made than this handy and compact little. Repeater. All up-to-date Hard- ware and Sporting Goods Dealers carry Stevens Rifles in stock and are in a position to quote at- tractive prices. Insist on Stevens when order- ing. Latest Firearm catalogue, as also an in- teresting pamphlet entitled “How to Shoot Well” will be sent to any applicant by J. Stevens Arms and Tool Company, Chicopee Falls, Mass. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA 1635 “REGISTERED THE OI!L VERTEX Is the Oil which Positively Cleans a Gun, Rifle or Revolver. Cleans, Polishes and Lubrieates the action parts. temoves the Powder Residue and Acid after using Black or Smokeless Powder. Should be used by every Fisherman, it is a wonderful Reel Oil. Contains no acid, will not dry, thicken or freeze and is not affected by Climatic Condi- tions. For Scientific, Surgical, Dental, Musieal and Electrical Instruments. VER EX Removes and Prevents Rust Insist upon VERTEX; accept no substitute. If your dealer cannot supply you write direct to VERTEX OIL COMPANY 200 Fifth Avenue - - New York City, U.S. A. TRADE NOTES Sportsmen who find their woods’ experience ac- cumulates dirt very fast will be glad to know of an article removing all such accumulations very quickly and without injury to the skin. The manufacturers of Tiger, as the new article is named, assert that it will cleanse the hands more easily than soap, and that its work is complete, and that it removes paint, grease and grime with ease. They recommend it especially to sports- men. The preparation is manufactured by The Tiger Mfg. Co., St. Thomas, Ont. The triumph of the “Coaxer” bait in competi- tion with others is not surprising to those who have used it and know its remarkable qualities. In a contest lasting three days, in answer to a world challenge, the Coaxer won as it won on previous occasions and not only won but won by a big margin, Those who have not tried the Coaxer should make a point of becoming ac- quainted with its merits. The Coaxer surface bait is particularly attractive to bass and this at- tractiveness is claimed to be due to the lifelike appearance and action of the baits while in the | air. In addition the Coaxer goes through weeds without snagging, is brilliant in color, graceful in design and lively in action, and has a large deep hook which will hold any fish striking it. A catalogue with full particulars of contests and description of Coaxer baits and other supplies for anglers will be forwarded if a postal is addressed to W. J. Jamieson, Dept. R. 2757 Polk Street, Chicago, Illinois. A consolidation has been formed in Detroit which includes the New Belle Isle Motor Company, builders of the well-known Belle Isle gasolene and kerosene motors which have been on the market for several years. With them went the Collap- sible Steel Form Company, another Michigan con- cern from Carson City, builders of cement machin- ery. This company has been looking for a reliable gasolene engine to be used in connection with its cement machinery. The New Belle Isle motors seemed to be just what was needed, with the result that an agreement was settled upon and-the two are now consolidated. The new corporation is now known as the Concrete Form & Engine Co. For a time the present factory of the New Belle Isle Motor Uompany will continue ta be used for the manufacture of motors, but the company have in view the purchase of several large buildings which will provide the room for the entire organi- zation. If a deal for one of these is not closed in the near future an entire new plant will be erected on the site which has been selected. The facilities for building of marine and stationary engines will thus be greatly increased. ez wsewssy i The R. E, Hardy Company, Chicago, Illinois, announce their removal from 1735 Michigan Ay- enue to their new plant at Austin Avenue and May Street. The increasing demand for Sta- rite plugs has made it necessary to utilize the entire space and facilities of this modern factory. Additional automatic screw machines are installed, which will enable them to triple their output. They also contemplate the manufacture of other motor accessories. The Sterling Engine Company, of Buffalo, N. Y., alive to the demands of the general trade, have just received from the printers and are now dis- tributing a Spanish edition of their 1911 catalog. This is a handsome 32 page booklet, fully illus- trating and describing the different types and sizes of Sterling engines, also contains photographs of well-known boats, Copy of this catalog will be sent free to anyone writing to the Sterling Engine Company, Buffalo, N. Y. Improvements, which all gun lovers will agree after testing them are real improvements, mark the A. H. Fox models for 1911. The “Sterling worth” at $35 net enables those shooters who admire quality but have hitherto considered it out of their reach to secure it, to possess an arm of a completeness and finish hitherto beyond them. Only the extensive facilities possessed by the A. H. Fox Gun Company, of Philadelphia, and the perfection of their organization have enabled this gun to be placed on the market at this price. The Company’s officials, while desiring to extend the eirtle of their clients, felt that such extension would not be worth while until they could pre- sent them with an arm, which, while within their reach as to price, should not in any way lower the reputation so worthily won and so well main- tained by the A. H. Fox guns. In the Sterling- werth they have realized all ticir ideals while reducing the price and feel that they can well boast of the production as taking place under the highest and minimum system—the highest quality at the minimum price. A new ejector mechanism has been placed on all Fox ejector guns of 1911. While fully automatic in its action the gun can be opened and closed practically as easily as a non-ejector gun. The makers assert that this improvement marks a new standard in ejector guns. The same simplicity and strength which have hitherto distinguished these guns are of course effective in the new mod- els and will certainly keep the reputation of the Fox gun as high as ever. ROD AND GUN IN CANADA T is no great achievement to get both birds with a Hammerless Smith Gun equipped with the Hunter One-Trigger attach- ment. Because it is so easy. Stillthe satisfaction is none the less, for it does require a good eye and a steady hand. THE GREAT ADVANTAGE of the Hunter One-Trigger is that you do not disturb your aim by changing from one trigger to the other. You simply pull the same trigger each time. There’s no relaxing of the muscles—no re- gripping —no re-adjusting yourself tothe different length of stock represented by the distance between the two triggers —no disturbance of your aim. There’s no creeping or drag- ging, either—and no firing of both barrels atthe same time. Write your dealer at once—or us direct—for hand- somely lithographed Catalogue—it’s free. Hunter One-Trigger attachment. Weighs only 5% to 7 pounds. THE HUNTER ARMS CO,, 83 Hubbard St., Fulton, N. Y. The Wheel that Leads in Canada Speed Design Reputation =e Guaranteed to In- ae 33 crease Speed 1 to ? re EE 3 Miles per Hour ete g ws < : : 7 as Means Strength and Service. The Best of Material and the Finest "The Product of Speed Skill is put in every Gidley Boat. Wheel Experts ; Technically “correct and manufactured by a firm Rowing Made Easy with a Gidley. whos: market has for years been internstional. Pro- spective users are urged to talk with motor boat owners who use the B & B. We stand on past performance. Your satisfaction and comfort depends on the wheel you use. Do not delay your investigation, write for catalog today. We also make a complete line of launch fittings, fog bells, etc., and a descriptive catalog will be sent upon request. BRY ANT & BERRY, COMPANY 32-36 West ATWATER St., DETROIT, MICH. CANADIAN FAIRBANKS CO, Canadian Distributors, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver. Learn all about their Row Boats, Can- oes and Launches from the Catalogue. Gidley Boat Co. Ltd. Penetanguishene, Ontario. 1638 The modern .22 repeater such as the Model 20 Marlin is a gun that every man, woman, boy or girl who shoots can make practical use of; it is a thoroughly efficient arm for shooting rabbits, squirrels, crows, hawks, wood-chucks, foxes and other small game; in its out-door use as a target or game rifle it is a means of healthful, enjoyable ~ecreation: as an indoor rifle it develops a quick eye and a steady hand in the pleasurable oc- cupation of target shooting. One of the greatest charms of the 22 repeater lies in the fact that the ammunition while very accurate and_reliable is extremely cheap; you do not have to count the cost when you blaze away at ‘the target to see how many hits you can make in a