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JAS. D. BAILEY, Ltd.
Jewelry Parlors
75 Yonge Street, Toronto.
WINCHESTER
22 AUTOMATIC RIFLE
HE'S YOURS!
HIS handy little ten-shot
rifle, like history, repeats
itself, the recoil being utilized
to do the reloading. The
novelty of its operation affords
possibilities for practice and
pleasure which no other
“twenty-two” does. It makes
an outing outfit complete.
(LONDON)
A PALE AL&, palatable, full
of the virtues of malt and
hops, and in sparkling con-
dition, is the ideal beverage.
FREE: Send address for Cataloqueof Winchester—
the Red W Brand—Guns and Ammunition. Now when chemists announce
its purity, and judges its merit
WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS Co. nia Weoa cE on furtiene
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA.
engine is IT.
The Adams Launch & Engine Mfg. Go., "*"onr"S
Would you buy a hundred dollar counterfeit
bill for twenty-nine forty ?
Not if you had your wits about you, would
you?
Why buy a counterfeit gasoline engine, sup-
posed to be worth one hundred dollars, for
twenty-nine forty? Does it sound reasonable?
Of course it doesn’t.
You can only geta certain amount of good
merchandise for one hundred dollars, and you
want to make sure that you are getting all that’s
coming to you.
ADAMS engines are the best engines we
can make for the price we sell them at, and they
couldn’t be made any better if they sold for twice the money. Get our catalog,
and when you want the best there is in gasoline engines remember that the ADAMS
and Reverse Gears.
TRADE MARK
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MICHIGAN
SOLID WHEELS
THe Farons cao4n REVERSE GEAR
THE FAMOUS
Michigan Speed Wheels
MICHIGAN
All sizes, styles and types. Reversible, weedless and
solid speed wheels.
Everyone who owns a racer, pleasure boat or even a
duck boat wants more speed. It saves time and adds to
ones pleasure.
The Michigan reverse gear are largely used by many
of the leading engine builders and are sold on their merits
and guaranteed.
Send for 32 page catalog full of valuable information
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on propeller wheels and reverse gears.
MICHIGAN WHEEL CO.
Canadian Distributors : Grand Rapids, Mich., U.S.A.
John Millen G- Son, Montreal and Toronto.
When writing Advertisers kindly mention ‘‘Rod and Gun and Motor Sports im Canada.”
2 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA.
For Target and
Sporting Purposes
The best in the world.
303 Calibre, Military and Sporting Patterns.
Special calibres to order.
CATALOGUE ON APPLICATION
ROSS RIFLE COMPANY
Quebec
When writing Advertisers kindly mention ‘‘Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada.’’
ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA.
HONEST INJUN]
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Our 1908 Models Are Winners
Very Simple, Most Durable, Always Reliable.
We can furnish full set of castings of all our engines, complete and
ready to be machined with full blue print working drawings, showing
complete construction. Send for prices stating size required.
Our finished engines have no equal for workmanship, and the
*‘Honest Injun” needs no further comment.
2 H.P. piston 3x3} single cylinder $ 60.00, with accessories, $100.00
‘6 ‘6 4x4} 66 oS 75.00 de - 125.00
3
Be, ue 5x5 5 “s 100.00 a. hy 160.00
ea 2 4x43 double es 150.00 : a 210.00
| ai oF 5x5 <¢ as 220.00 . 280.00
; 1S.> $5 os 5x5 three = 300.00 “ “ 375.00
d 2, ee ss 5x5 four = 400.00 ¥ os 475.00
Special inducements for orders received this month.
Miller Gasoline Engine Co., 4 Gould St.
TORONTO, ONTARIO.
When writing Advertisers kindly mention ‘‘Rod and Gun and Motor Spor ts in Canada.’’
Don't be selfish. If you
have smoked the
Van Horne
10c Cigar
and like it, tell your friends
about it. It is for sale
wherever Good Cigars are
sold and smoked by the
best judges of cigars.
Harris, Harkness & Co., Makers, Montreal.
Lyman Receiver Sight
FOR
Stevens Repeating Gallery Rifle
No. 42 - : Price $2.00
With Cup Disc - < 2.25
SEND FOR CATALOGUE
The Lyman Gun Sight Corporation
MIDDLEFIELD, CONN., U. S. A.
THE NEWHOUSE TRAP
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 any-
thing from a rat to a bear,
Send for Catalogue
ONEIDA COMMUNITY, Ltd.
Niagara Falls, Ontario
A Greenhart Trout Rod
will be sent FREE to anyone sending 10
subscriptions to
ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA
Address
W. J. TAYLOR,
Publisher, Woodstock, Ont.
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WHEN IN DETROIT THE
STOP AT
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Absotutely Fireproof
Cor. Adams Avenue and Park Street
Photographic Specialties
havea world wide reputation.
Bromide Papers Gaslight Papers
Films
Ask your dealer or write
WARD & CO.
13 ST. JOHN STREET, MONTREAL.
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In the centre of the Theatre, Shopping and’Busi-
ness District.
A la Carte Cafe. Grille Room.
Service Unexcelled.
Every Room With Bath. European Plan.
Rates $1.50 per day and up
M. A. SHAW, Manager
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Established 1850.
If you wish an up-to-date Vegetable or Flower Garden the coming season, you must have
SIMMERS’
Seed Catalogue
FOR 1908
Because it contains the most complete list of Vegetables and Flowers, together with many striking
novelties.
Simmers’ Field, Vegetable and Flower Seeds have for over fifty years been staple with the best farmers,
market gardners and critical private planters. When you buy Seeds, you naturally expect them to germinate.
This is an absolute necessity, but the most important point is the quality of the vegetable or flower produced.
Simmers’ quality Seeds cover this, because we buy from acknowledged specialists, and we spare no expense
in procuring the best Seeds for germination and productiveness. It tells youall about itin our Seed Catalogue
for 1908, which is mailed FREE for theasking. Write at once,
J. A. SIMMERS,
Seeds, Plants, Bulbs, TORONTO, ONT.
When writing Advertisers kindly mention ‘‘Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada.’
ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA.
SARIN LL IRE
We wish to dispose of 500 Tents of each of the following sizes,
and offer them at the undernoted very low prices. These tents are
made from a strong quality of white cotton duck.
7 ft.x7 ft. Wall Tents $4.95, Poles and Pegs Extra $1.10
8 ft.xl0 ft. ‘s $6.10, fe 6 5 eee
Of. x12ft “as. pee 7
Terms strictly nett cash with order.
List of catalogues issued—A. Bicycles and Bicycle Supplies. B. Automobile and Gas
Engine Material. C. Motor Boat Fittings and Supplies. D. Tools and High Grade Line of
Machinists Supplies. F. Sporting Goods.
T. W. BOYD & SON
27 Notre Dame Street West MONTREAL
ROSS CANOES
THE ACME OF PERFECTION.
Safe, Staunch and Reliable. The Canoe for the long trip.
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Our 1908 models of prospecting and pleasure canoes
are now ready for delivery. A large stock to choose
from which will satisfy the purchaser under all
conditions. Don’t fail to send for catalogue.
The J. H. Ross Canoe Co.
ORILLIA, ONT.
When writing Advertisers kindly mention ‘‘Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada.’”’
ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA.
The Best Tribute to the Sporting Quality
of the territory traversed by the
SIX RAILWAYS te
Canadian Northern System
Was the description applied to the Canadian Northern display
at the Toronto Automobile and Sportsmen's Show, by the Lieutenant
Governor of Ontario, in his speech declaring the Exhibition open.
He said it was “A Very Great Exhibit.”
By common consent, the Canadian Northern Exhibit was the
best collection of new trophies ever assembled in Canada. !t was
the first time the Canadian Northern Railway System was re-
presented in any Exhibition. Sportsmen are just learning of the
extraordinary natural wealth which Canadian Northern Railways
make accessible to the fisherman and hunter.
Here is-a bare summary of the choice that is offered you:
IN ONTARIO: There are (1) the re | woods of the watershed that
gion round about Muskoka Lakes; | abound with fish, moose and all
(2) the rivers, lakes and inlets of kinds of game. The West Coast of
Georgian Bay, between Parry Cape Breton Island, and the sal-
Sound and the French River; (3) mon and trout streams that flow
the country surrounding the Moose into the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Mountain Iron Mines, north of ide?
Sudbury; and (4) the unequalled IN MANITOBA: The Riding and
lakes, rivers and woods, along the Duck Mountains; the Porcupine
old Dawson Water Route to the Forest Reserves; and the resorte of
West, from Port Arthur to the game around Lakes Winnipeg,
Lake of the Woods. Manitoba, and Dauphin.
IN QUEBEC: Five hundred miles of IN SASKATCHEWAN: The _ wood-
line from Hawkesbury, on the Ot- lands, rivers and lakes, north of
tawa River, to Chicoutimi on the the towns in the Saskatchewan
Saguenay; traversing the Valleys of Valley, such as Prince Albert and
the Ottawa, the St. Maurice, and the LBattlefords; and the district
the Batiscan; the Laurentian through which the railways to
Mountains, and the remarkable | Hudson Bay as far as the Pas, is
Lake St. John aeeieas The new built.
line to La Tuque reaches a pre-
gerve belonging to the Quebec & IN ALBERTA: The whole country
Lake St. John Railway. which makes Edmonton the largest
fur _ trade centre in Canada; in-
IN NOVA SCOTIA: The incompar- cluding the Valley of the Athabasg-
able Ocean Shore, with salt and ca; and the streams that come
fresh water fishing; the lakes and down from the Rocky Mountains.
The Information Bureau, Canadian Northern Head Offices, Toronto, will supply informa-
tion, train services, licenses, guides, hotels and sporting goods.
When writing Advertisers kindly mention ‘‘Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada.”
8 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR
S&B. marine encine $98
The simplest, strongest and most durable
Marine Engine ever put on the market at this price.
Noiseleas—no cranking—easy to start—easy to
operate—nothing to get out of order.
Three port designs.
Jump spark ignition.
Float feed carburetor. Smooth running
Economizes fuel
Fewest moving
parts
Automatic water
circulation
No “back firing”’
Will not “skip”
No packing to
blow out |
Highest grade ac-
cessories
Reverse clutch or
solid propeller
Every engine
tested over and
above rated h. p.
Materials and
workmanship
guaranteed
Write for our handsome catalog going into the de-
tails of its superior advantages over other engines
of its class.
Smith & Baldridge Machine Co.
75 Amsterdam St., Detroit, Mich, U.S.A.
Territory open to all responsible agents alive to
a quality proposition.
SPORTS IN CANADA
BALLISTITE and EMPIRE
POWDER—Win High Honors
BALLISTITE won the Grand American Handi-
cap, while the high average for nearly all the events
was captured by Empire Shooters.
At the Dominion Trap Shooters Association
Tournament held in Toronto, August 7th, 8th and
gth, EMPIRE won first and third high average on
the third day.
At the Clinton Ont., Tournament, October 30th,
Empire tied for second high average in the live
bird events.
GIVE EMPIRE A TRIAL AND BE CONVINCED
If your dealer won’t supply you write us
HAMILTON POWDER CO.
4 HOSPITAL St. MONTREAL.
BRANCH OFFICES:
Toronto, Ont. Winnipeg,Man. Victoria, B. C
Hamilton, Ont. Vancouver, B.C. Kenora, Ont.
Easy
2} H.P., $ 70.00
4 H.P., 90.00
6 H.P., 110.00
Complete Outfits.
Send for Catalogue
GUARANTEE MOTOR CO.
67 Bay N., Hamiiton, Can.
ENGINES OF QUALITY |
Unexcelled, up-to-date, variable speed
Marine Motors
operate, reliable, powerful, durable.
2and 4 cycle.. 3, 5, 1o and 20 H.P:
MARINE POWER CO.
667 Walker Street.
MILWAUKEE, WIS.
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ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. 9
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‘lette Safety
NO STROPPING: NO HONING. R azor
A Revolution—
nothing else.
In less than three years, more
than a million men have revolted
against the tyranny of the old-
fashioned razor and enlisted under
the “GILLETTE” standard.
This razor means freedom from
honing and stropping—freedom from
7 face cuts—freedom from shaving
troubles. Do YOU know this easy,
speedy method of shaving?
The GILLETTE Safety Razor consists of a Triple Silver
Plated Holder and 12 double edged flexible blades, packed
in velvet lined leather case Price $5.00—at all leading
Jewelry, Drug, Cutlery, Hardware, Sporting Goods and
Department Stores. Write or ask your dealer for free
booklets. If he cannot supply you, write us. i
GILLETTE SAFETY RAZOR CO. Canadian Factory, MONTREAL.
Henricks Magneto éssoriNr eNGINE
——_—_—————————————————
WITHOUT THE AID OF BATTERIES.
It is better and mere durable than any Dynamo. Its governor regulates the speed
regardlessof speed of fly wheel. Its governor adjusts to imperfect fly wheels.
Its governor insures a constant and uniform spark. The spark does not burn the
contacts of the engime. All strains are removed from the bearings ol Magneto.
Fully Guaranteed. HENRICKS NOVELTY CO. fadiesssclins Ind”
Agents Wante
PNEUMATIC COLLAP-
SIBLE CANVAS _DE-
COYS and ACME Folding
Canvas Decoys are in re-
ality the only Coilapsible
decoys made LIFELIKE
The DUNN Marine Motor
Complete Outfit $42.50 |
Engine only $33. 4-cycle Reversible
This high power 4-cyele motor with batteries,
and CONVENIENT. Cir- ceil, shaft, propeller, tanks and muffler,
culars of each kind mailed tested ready to install in skiff or launch. Weight
> i00lbs. Bore33-4in. Stroke 4in. 13-4 h. p.
on request. actual: Ialso build 2 and 3 cylinder and
stationary motors.
Walter E. Dunn, Ogdensburg, N. Y
Canvas Decoy Co.,
Union City, Tenn., U.S.A.
When writing Advertisers kindly mention ‘‘Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada.’’
10 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA.
Majestic Has No Superior
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Household Uses.
MANUFACTURED IN CANADA BY
MAJESTIC POLISHES, Limited
575 Yonge Street, TORONTO, ANADA
When writing Advertisers kindly mention ‘‘Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada.’’
ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA 11
Be Your Own Taxidermist
Mount Your Own Fine Specimens of Birds, Animals and Game Heads
Sportsmen here is something that willinterest you. We can teach you
by mail in your own home to mount all kinds of birds, animals, tan skins,
make rugs, robes, etc.
We have taugnt 15000 of the leading sportsmen of the country to do their
own Taxidermy work, and we can teach you too if you will give us the oppor-
tunity. Our course is not an ordinary cheap booklet, but a complete scientific
treatise, prepared by expert Taxidermists, and has becn proven by seven
years of success; yet the lessons are so exceedingly simple that anyone can
learn quickly and easily. Our school is recommended by this magazine and
all leading sportsmen and Taxidermists. You can Save your own trophies,decor-
ate your home and den and make big profits with Taxidermy. Enroll in our
“School for Sportsmen by Sportsmen” and let us teach you this splendid
business.
: 2 oe Let us send you free our fine new catalog, hundreds of testimonial letters, and a copy,
PiIGe erok ral gape ee oe of the Taxidermy magazine—all free for the asking. Get these, they will interest you
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successful students at work, Write to-day. py. w. SCHOOL OF TAXIDERMY, BOX 10-X, OMAHA, NEB
SOY SS - e CreEM E
to place your order for a
CANOE or SKIFF
WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.
The Lakefield Canoe Building and Manufacturing Co., Limited, Lakefield, Ont.
16 ft. Painted Canoe $28.00 Varnished Canoe $32.00
We have a stock of 500 high-grade Rowboats, Canoes, Sailing Dinghies,
Cat-boats and Launches, new and second-hand to choose from.
Branch boathouses at Royal Muskoka Hotel, Stanley House, C. N. O. Railway Station, Lake Joseph, Port
Carling Muskoka, The Penetanguishene Hotel and Sans Souci Hotel Georgian Bay. Send for Catalogue.
The HH. L. Bastien, Boat and Canoe Works, Hamilton, Canada
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No More Tangled Hooks | |
The Anticussin Hook Holder keeps hooxs and snellsin J |
perfect condition. Absolutely prevents tangling. Holder @
with full set of hooks can be carried in the pocket with-
out snagging. Hooks inserted or removed instantly. MA R ! N E E N G | N E
Entire assortment of hooks always in plain sight for New 1908 Model, improved and perfected in every detail. A strictly high-
quick selection. Eliminates tackle box. grade 2-cycle engine for use in Canoes, Rowboats, Flatbottom Boats, River
e Skiffs, Yacht Tend
The Anticussin Hook Holder ee
is made of non-corroding
metal, highly nickled, size FREE
3 in. by 61-2 in. Will ab-
solutely prevent hooks from
rusting. Saves twice its cost
in hooks the first season.
Sent prepaid upon receipt
of 50¢c and your dcaler’s
name. Money b ck if not
entirely satisfied.
SPORTSMAN’S SPECIALTY Co. .
ae eS oHicace I! Belle Isle Motor Co., pept.64 Detroit, Mich-
s, Hunting and Fishing Boats, and 14
to 20 ft. Pleasure and Speed Launches. $
ACTUAL B F -
\2 ‘np. Bare Engine
Complete Engine with Accessories
Mf and Fresh Water Boat Fittings,
cient and reliable
iple, compact,
engine of its siz
§ strong, durable, reversible, econon land safe.
Anyone can iustall and run it. Drives boat 5 to $8
milesan hour. Sold from factory to user on 30 day's ap-
proval and 5-year guarantee. Promptshipment. Order now.
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FISHING
SHOOTING.
Three beautiful Hotels and Steamboat
Service afford ideal accommodation. a,
lf you desire to make a reputation
as an expert cocktail mixer, buy the
“Club” brand, follow directions, and
your friends will wonder where you
CANOES, GUIDES AND CAMP
OUTFITS SUPPLIED
— gained the art. Many a cocktail you
Write for Booklet have drunk and complimented your
; host for his art of mixing—the truth
? is you had a “Club Cocktail.” it
The O Connor Steamboat merely required a little ice to cool it.
and Hotel Co., Limited You can do it just as well.
G. F. HEUBLEIN & BRO., Sole Proprietors
29 Broapway, NEw Yor, N. Y.
HARTFORD, CONN. Lonpbon
TEMAGAMI, ONT.
The Largest
Manufacturers
in the World
in our Line
Our Goods stand the Test
The Patent *__
Unbreakable Silk Bound Rod ~—
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THE GREATEST NOVELTY IN FISHING RODS.
Silk bound, waterproof, Split Cane Rodin Trout and Bass.
should see this rod. Price is most reasonable and within th
Strongest rod in the world. Every dealer and fisherman
e reach of all. Made only by us in our factory at Toronto
The Allcock, Laight G- Westwood Co., Limited
78 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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MARINE MOTORS
OU and your boat deserve a good engine. You have probably seen
enough poor engines to know that such an engine can rob one of all
the pleasure and add much to the expense of motor boating.
In buying a Perfection you have the assur-
H ance that you get positively the simplest,
P quietest, most powerful marine engine built--bet-
ter finished and better fitted than any other engine-
COMPLETE REVERSIBLE—NO CRANKING
no valves nor cams—all parts interchangeable, highest grade material
hroughout. Our broad GUARANTEE covers replacement of any
engine that does not give complete satisfaction, and is backed up by
one of the largest and most complete factories in the business. Can you °
afford to take chances or buy on any other terms? Write for our hand-
some catalog of all sizes.
CAILLE PERFECTION MOTOR CO.
1322 SECOND AVENUE. DETROIT, MICH.
Nothing Useless Put In
Nothing Useful Left Out
This accounts for our success.
Buffalo Marine Motors are designed and
built to give satisfaction azd do it,
Write for 1908 catalogue and get
posted as to new sizes and styles.
BUFFALO GASOLINE MOTOR CO.
1218-30 Niagara St.
BUFFALO, N. Y.
ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. | 15
The “Kawartha” Special |
The R.M. Beal Leather Co., Limited
LINDSAY, ONTARIO
The “NIFTY” LARRIGAN and
Sporting Boot Makers of Canada
te Ceterena JOHN Bull” Brand
The “Forest King.”
These goods are made fs
with SOLES & HEELS
or WHOLE SOLES
and guaranteed to be
superior to anything on
the market.
If your dealer does not keep
them in stock, write us. direct.
Send and get one of our illustrated booklets.
The Motor You Ought to Own
at the price you ought to pay
Order to-day. Motor shipped
day order is received.
Our Twin Cylinder, 5 to 6 H.P., com-
plete, ready to install - - - - $115.00
With upright timer and Schebler Car-
buretor - - - = - $130.00
Guaranteed for oneyear. You don’t buy trouble
with a L. & A. Motor.
Our 2to 3 H.P. Single Cylinder Coupler, ready to
install, at - - - - - - $60.00
More Speed. Better Finish. Longer Wear
than any motor on the market.
Get our 1908 Catalogue. Free for the asking.
Don’t overlook the fact that our Motors are better for
less money.
Good Live Agents Wanted in Canada.
LOCKWOOD ASH MOTOR CO.
LANSING, MICH., U.S.A.
When writing Advertisers kindly mention ‘‘Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada.”
16 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA.
A TIP TO
Travellers
Why Pay $2.00 for a stuffy
room in a second-class hotel, or
$4.00 for a cheerless apartment
in a first-class hotel
In Chicago
when you can secure comfort-:
able lodging, supplemented by a
Turkish Bath, a scientific rub, a
shower and a plunge in the finest
swimming pool in America for
One Dollar
Moral: Whenin Chicago stop at
The New Northern
Baths and Hotel
SYLVESTER J. SIMON, PRES.
Northwestern Storage Battery Co. 14 QUINGY ST., NEAR STATE
448 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. IN THE VERY Ae rece. k
Northwestern
Ignition Batteries
Absolutely Reliable, Best
and Hottest Spark.
Electric Searchlights
More powerful than acetylene. No bad
smell. Will not blow out. On and off
with the snap of a switch.
Write for Catalogue “R”
MR. SPORTSMAN
Weare offering you the only satisfactory Folding Boat.
Steady to shoot or cast from. Safe for wife or children.
Will outlast and outcarry steel or wood boats. Made of
best canvas and galvanized tempered steel frame. Is
bee! gs ae of the Year & =
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GOOD HEALTH!
DRINK
Bromo Mineral :
The well known morning bracer.
Sweetens a sour stomach.
Sold at all Hotels in Canada.
ALSO DEALERS
IN ALL KINDS OF
HOTEL GLASSWARE |
AND
HOTEL SUPPLIES.
BROMO MINERAL CO.
86 Church Street, Toronto, Ont.
JBLIVEFROGHAR
One - third
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Actual HOLDS
FROG WITHOUT
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Bee Gaihest piece of Fi: ishing KEEPS (7
: APPLIED FOR Tackle ever/nvented~ ALIVE
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HOLDS FROG FIRMLY IN NATURAL POSITION WITHOUT KILLING OR
INJURING IT. Keeps mouth closed and PREVENTS FROG FROM BLOATING.
Easily slipped on. Absolutely WEEDLESS. SAVES THE FROGS. Catches
At your Dealers or direct, postpaid, 50 cents.
. the SHORT-BITERS.
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UNKEFER 6 BRADLEY, Mirs.,91 Dearborn St., CHICAGO
EXTENDEDG Ne FOLDED
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Send for
Catalog
a ir award at St. Louis World’s Fair.
| , Canada and England.
ACME FOLDING BOAT CO.,
Adopted by governments of
15 models to select from. Catalogue Free.
Miamisburg, Ohio.
THE ial TROUT BAIT
The New Coaxer Trout Fly
actually seems to be alive, It rides
the swiftest current. It never mats,
but keeps its shape and color. It
don’t wear out. One man caught
128 trout on one after his other
flies failed. 25c each, 6 assorted
$1.35. Bass size 30c. Postage 2c¢.
Cat. of New Baits. W. J. Jamison, 1388 Lexington St., Chicago |
When writing Advertisers kindly mention
If it were
better marine motor than the
Cushman we should be doing it.
Everything that equipment, skill
and years of experience can do to
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Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada
The contents of this magazine are copyrighted and must not be reprinted without permission.
Contents for June, 1908
Premade days) et A ae ene. 3
WieenieserOre The Season... 2.5.2... 2. eda ec cnn. Grasshopper 4
me isecord Breaking Moose Hunt............ Dr. W. LE. Munro 5
D2 PRS Sci + TEs aR ere Brand SW NO
The Scarcity of Partridges: With a Dissertation on Beavers |
Doc 20 OD bot: OMe Bong SS aR a Smee Pee bine Sere fe B. Temple 14 ||
A Wavy Bivens ce os Dr. F. T. Cadham \6 i|
An Unrehearsed Bear Hunt .... ...Lravis Bagley 20
The Wayside Tavern and the Shooting Match... 2. B. Fralech 2]
Live Bait; How to Procure and Preserve Same. ..1. 7 Middleton 23
When the Herring Runs in the Rideau........ J. A. Moriarty 25
Bierce CAMO... so. nee cc esc 2. Paul F. Findlay 27
Babbling of Bass. A Hundred Mile Search for the Gamey
LE EETUNOSS oth ees es Re C. H. Hooper 28 |
Seuncsnelieldiinithe Rockies ......:. .....:.. Uys. Spragee 41
feeeeeeioterest fo. Sportsmen... ....................... 46
PeemimmeanePIeCONs....5.-.........0..2..... C. W. Youngs AV
Peoweeampin Demapami -..-......................... 49 |
A Fine Hunt of the Merrytime Hunting Club..... One of Them 52
The Motor Boat on Canadian Exploration Trips ..... Axplorer 58 |
Mgeeaxpetencesin Shoteuns................... G B. Smtth 59 |
Waming Wild Ducks ........ vig ote 22 5 ee 6]
The Future of the Sportsmen’s Shows in Canada........__.. 63
Pem@eroiitetceberformance ............-................. 67 i|
Ontario Forest, Fish and Game Protective Association . 68 |
Perera OMNIS, = 42. ee es ek. 69 |
perme CAnAdt --...... ll... ee 2 |
A Plain and CommonSense About Pointers. Wry. Charles Waters 76
mauemebdemaud Mutomobiling ..:...........:.........<... 77
SDP IS ATES Fae SES 83 |
Preeritetmena ek ck ce ee. 9]
8 TRE Sh 22 ss i ag LOS
Pe ee eee eee vce: 106
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Our Ninth Birthday.
HIS issue marks the ninth birthday
T of ‘‘Rod and Gun” and finds it oc-
cupying a position of ever growing
strength and usefulness. During the
past twelve months it has taken a firmer
hold on the affections of its great army of
readers and by securing contributions
from all parts of the Dominion has suc-
ceeded in making its pagesa_ valuable
guide to both native and visiting sports-
men.
On this one occasion of the yeara
little note of triumph is allowable. ‘‘Rod
and Gun” has filled a distinct place in the
public life of the Dominion and appears
to be filling it more and more effectually
with each passing year. Its scope is
ever Widening as its area of circulation is
ever increasing. With the constant
growth in its army of readers its sphere of
usefulness and influence is corresponding-
ly extended, and the services it renders
the country of more value than ever.
Outdoor life in its many phases through-
out the Dominion is dealt with very fully
and all sportsmen can depend upon find-
ing within its pages something dealing
with their favourite form of recreation.
Recognition of the important services
rendered by the Magazine to the country
have continued to accumulate during the
past twelve months. In addition to many
private appreciations sent from all parts
of Canada, as well as many from abread,
the Magazine has been appointed the
official mouthpiece of practically all the
Forest, Fish and Game Protective As-
sociations throughout the Dominion. This
public testimony to its usefullness and
good work is most gratifying to those
responsible for its policy in steadfastly
advocating the safeguarding of the great
national assets by the Dominion and
Provincial Governments.
While the conductors naturally feel
elated in surveying the work of the past
and the position at present, they wish to
acknowledge very fully their indebted-
ness for success in this work to both
readers and contributors. Those who
have found the Magazine of service to
themselves have not been backward in
recommending it to others, thus aiding
in the most effective manner in extending
its circulation and influence. Our con-
tributors have given of their best with
the result that all parts of the Dominion
have been treated in our pages, giving a
variety and interest unsurpassed else-
where. In no other publication is it pos-
sible to find such a wealth of personal ex-
periences in outdoor sports throughout
the Dominion. So wide and varied are
both area and subjects dealt with, that
although particularly commended to
sportsmen, they likewise prove of con-
siderable interest to the general reader
of wide tastes.
With our largely increasing circulation,
and the fine numbers we have produced
each month, our advertising clients have
gained very materially. We rejoicein
their successes along with our own ; and
feel that while we have given them full
value for every dollar they have spent
with the Magazine, they are at the same
time entitled to our recognition and thanks
for announcements which have lent in-
terest to the contents of each issue. The
number and character of advertisements
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form no bad index to the standing of a
Magazine and in this respect ‘‘Rod and
Gun” has good reasons to feel grateful.
As to the future, plans for 1908 have
been fully prepared and are well advan-
ced in execution. The same policy which
has hitherto characterized the Magazine
will continue to distinguish it, with the
added force which increasing knowledge
and experience may give to our advocacy.
Personal experiences in the woods, waters
and mountains of Canada will be given
each month, while attention to the great
developements in motoring on both land
and water will form one of the principal
features of forthcoming numbers. In
this way we hope the successes of the past
may be continued in an even more gener-
ous measure than has already been ac-
corded us.
The First of the Season.
BY GRASSHOPPER.
P@l last, after waiting since Novem-
ber, the first of April arrived, and
the fishing season opened. We
had been busy overhauling tackle, var-
nishing rods, and binding on rings in
preparation for the first day of the sea-
son. The last week in March had been
very fine and warm, and the prospects
looked good for us, but bad for the fish.
The anticipation had been almost as good
as the realization. Now the fatal day
had arrived, and the serious problem to
be solved was whether we should go up
or down the river. Eventually, we de-
cided to go down, so we started away in
good time to catch them hunting for
breakfast. After about two hours drive
we arrived at the favorite spot, but we
had to cross about twenty yards of ice
to get tothe open water. We made
several casts, but had no results, or the
results were nil, whichever way you like
to put it. In plain English we did not
get a bite.
Suddealy there was an awful crash,
and we were adrift in the celebrated Bow
River on an iceberg. But our troubles
had only just commenced, and in our
Struggles to steer the good ship into
port, she parted in the middle, and we
were struggling in the icy waters of the
Bow. But we managed to scramble
ashore, and as the thermometer was 80
it did not take very long to get dry.
Then we decided to fish from the bank
in future. We soon found an open spot
near the shore, and started again. It
was not long before there was a terrible
pull at the line. I shouted, ‘‘Lock out,
Tommy I have a beauty on here. It
will not move from the bottom.”
‘It must be a big sucker,” answered
Tommy. I said, ‘‘I1 don’t know what it
is, but it is terribly heavy.”
It kept going down stream, and I
could not stop it although I was trying
hard. Then I tried to turn it, but no, it
would not be turned. So I said some-
thing must be done, as there was nearly
one hundred yards of line out. I de-
cided to hold it, which I did. I felt it
gradually weaken, and it was getting
near the shore. So Tommy ran down
the bank to assist in the landing.
“Look out!” I shouted to Tommy,
‘‘and don’t lose it.”
At last the pull began to get weak and
I felt sure of a beauty. I began to wind
up, and when I got to the fish, the hook
was fastin a lump of ice weighing about.
fifty pounds.
After this excitement, we decided to
pack up for the day, which we did, and
as we could not catch fish, we spent the
remainder of the day in killing gophers.
A Record Breaking Moose Hunt.
BY DR. W. L. MUNRO.
ZERE you ever, for evena short time,
a celebrity? Have you known the
proud sensation of having your
fellow mortals requesting an introduction
to you, or even seeking the privilege of
If so, you can sympathize with me.
Verily, one might have thought that my
friends of the moment hailed and made
the most of such an opportunity for liba-
tions.
Our fall
campaign
began some-
- what stren-
WU OFMeSiLy.
Leavin ¢
home a day
later than
my party,
} and travel-
Bing by rail
pas far. as
3 Perth Junc-
tion, where
; the Tobique
; empties into
28 fhe Sree
pf a hn’s et
Fe left the rail
4 at that point
j;and drove
: twenty-tw o
miles in a
& driving rain
fto Plaster
™ Rock where
mes | discarded
my glad
grags and
donned my
sporting
& carment s,
fhad supper
fand started
Mag an hour or
we two later in
NEW BRUNSWICK’S RECORD MOOSE.
grasping your hand without the formality
of a presentation? Have you been be-
sieged, and in a prohibition town at that,
with invitations innumerable to wet it
down? And all because you had shot a
moose with horns an inch wider than had
ever before been brought into camp in
the province?
pitchy darkness and pouring rain on an-
other thirty-five mile drive to the Forks
of the Tobique.
We wallowed through mud for about
a mile, when I discovered that my rifle
was left behind; so back we went.
Meanwhile a message had come for my
jehu, Whit Bishop, to bring back alarger
SPREAD SIXTY-EIGHT AND A QUARTER INCHES.
party the next day; sol sat on the seat
in the rain while another wagon was
made ready, the wheels greased and the
horses put in, when we again started.
The road was very rough and the
night rougher, but I went tc sleep sit-
ting bolt upright. Whit was worried at
first, but, finding that I could balance
myself and stay in, asleep as well as
awake, finally let me alone and the drive
became for me a short one.
We reached Miller’s at the Forks, the
iast house on Tobique, at two a.m.,hada
few hours sleep and betimes the next
morning took to the canoe for our three
days’ trip up the left branch.
My guide, Charlie Cremin, poled and I
paddled. We saw three deer and three
caribou on the river, and from time to
time came upon little red squirrels
swimming from bank to bank. Here
and there in the pools the salmon were
still to be seen. The river was very
high and the water quick. While we
had been having a prolonged drought
in the States, in New’ Brunswick it
had rained almost every day during the
summer.
Noon of the third day brought us to
Adam Moore’s home camp where we
lunched. A party of three, one a young
lady, was just starting for home, having
secured two moose.
Before dark we were at headquarters,
Charlie Cremin’s camp on Bathurst Lake,
in the heart of as fine moose country as
can be found anywhere.
We began the serious business of the
trip at once, paddling down through the
lakes as far as the Big Bogan, Charlie
calling from time to time. We saw one
deer and three moose, Only one of them
a bull and that a spike-horn and there-
fore not shootable.
There can be no doubt that the big
game are familiar with the laws enacted
for their benefit. All summer long they ©
stand around in the most bare-faced way,
bulls as well as cows, but at midnight,
on the 14th of September, the old fel-
lows with the big heads betake them-
selves to the cedar swamps and tam-
arack thickets, seldom emerging into the
open except at hours when sane mortals
should be resting quietly in bed, while
the cows, calves and spike-horn bulls,
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ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. 7
immune to the sportsman by legislative
enactment, disport themselves brazenly
and defiantly. When by chance one of
the big fellows amorously inclined, for
it is only when amorous that they be-
come reckless, has drawn your fire and
received his quietus, some fellow with a -
still bigger head, impudently confiding
in the law which only allows you to shoot
one bull a season, takes a fiendish pleas-
ure in coming right out into the open as
if taunting you with the still greater
charms which might have been yours.
This, however, is a digression.
The calling season was. later than
usual this year, and the moose still came
to waterinnumbers at night and fed
well into the morning. Each sunrise
found both Tom and myselt out with our
guides, after a scanty lunch and cup of
coffee in the cook-room, pursuing the
elusive moose, until it was evident that
Fate was not smiling upon us that morn-
ing, when we went back to breakfast.
Sometimes trout fishing and partridge
shooting filled inthe middle of the day
until an hour or two before sunset, when
we ance more resumed the quest of the
moose. Charlie and Dave, our guides,
poured out their souls through the call-
ing horns ina wealth of amorous sug-
gestiveness which would have made the
fortune of a soubrette.
Our wooing wasin vain. The very
first day Tom saw a fine young bull with
a 42-inch head which was, of course, be-
low his standard. The big fellows, how-
ever, still laid low.
Occasionally we varied the program
by atramp over the ridges or up some
old tote-road to a beaver pond. Every-
where were fresh tracks and fresh signs
of all kinds.
Tom, with Dave Edwards his guide,
stayed at the home camp and put in
some strenuous work in calling at the
Big Bogan, where a big moose amused
himself by answering, but wouldn’t
come out to be shot.
Charlie and I went down the Nipisi-
guit to ‘‘75” where we made camp in a
little shack about 6x9 and too low tov al-
low of standing upright, while the door
was about 3% feet high.
The shack stood just at the angle of
Goose-neck Bend, so that we had a fine
chance both up and down the river.
Charlie called night and morning and
got an answer from time to time, but
from a distance of a mile or two. Dur-
ing the day we took long tramps up the
old lumbering roads, seeing lots of fresh
signs but no bulls. On the afternoon
of the second day our returndegenerated
into a_ partridge-shooting excursion.
Charlie had my target pistol and, out of
eight birds seen, shot six.
That evening the bull answered as
usual after dark. The next morning
Charlie turned out just before daylight
and had called once when he saw two
moose come around the bend down the
river. It was not light enough to see
what they were, but he called me. The
way we were living, getting up was dead
easy, and I was with him in a minute.
The moose came up the stream about
300 yards and then turned into the al-
ders of the Goose-neck Bend. Figuring
that they would cross the point and
come into Goose Pond, a dead water
above, we Slippped into the canoe and
took our station so as to command it,
Charlie keeping the prow of the canoe
dead on. For some reason the moose
do not seem to be able to size up a canoe
when seen in this way, but will take
alarm at once if it is seen broadside.
It was still quite dark. The moose
crossed the point, a distance of 250
yards, thickly studded with alders, and
only once did we hear the slightest
sound. After a few minutes a very
large black cow stepped into the water
and about one minute later my bull.
Beth saw the canoe at once and stood
still, watching and evidently puzzled.
Without taking his paddle from the
water, Charlie advanced the canoe
noiselessly toward them, while, I,moving
slowly and cautiously, got out my glasses
and studied the head. Satisfied with my
inspection, I took up my rifle and fired
at a distance of 125 yards, Charlie hav-
ing covered at least half of the space be-.
tween us and the game.
The big fellow, standing up to his
middle in water, gave a tremendous
jump, coming completely out with a
splash and noise equal to that made by a
beaver’s tail.
A moment later he started for our
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side of the river and I fired again, the
ball passing through and breaking the
hip just as he reached the bank.
When we got out of the canoe he was
lying down not fifteen feet away and the
spread of his antlers looked enormous.
The ™oose got up, looking as wicked
as original sin, with his ears laid low on
his head and his mane up, and moved
away a>) t fifty yards, when I fired
again to knock him down. A final shot
killed him outright. All of this time the
big cow stood in the water.
It was now just about light, so we
went back to the shack and had _break-
fast. Wehada theory that if we ate
enough raw Bermuda onions the moose
couldn't smell us to tell what we were,
and we consistently lived up to our
theory even after I shot the moose.
After breakfast we secured some pho-
tographs, took some measurements and
found to our joy that we had the record
moose. We then spent the morning in
skinning him out and dressing the meat.
He was a very black fellow about six
years old. The spread was_ 68 1-4
inches. The blades measured 16 inches
and the burr 12 1-2 inches. The points
were long and massive. The hind quar-
ters we carried out to the canoe on a
pole between us, and it was a heavy lug.
The fore quarters we left there, to be
given to the lumbermen.
After lunch we started up the river to
the home camp on Bathurst Lake, with
our canoe so heavily loaded that Charlie
had to get out and drag it through the
shallows of the thoroughfare. Our re-
turn to camp was a triumphal one.
For a day or two we hunted the
ridges. It was now quite cold, the ther-
mometer falling to 14 and 16 degrees in
the morning, and we had occasional
snow storms, so that we found about
half an inch of snow on the hills. Bear
tracks were numerous, but we saw no
bear. The news reached us that Mr.
Russell of London, England, at the
other end of the preserve on Upsalquitch
Lake, had shot a 6l-inch moose with 29
points, and also a bear.
A day or two later we again started
down the river for the Meadow Brook
Camp and caribou-barrens. The water
was low and it was_ necessary to pole all
the way.
The first afternoon we met Russell and
Dave Cremin and I really felt mean
when I had to tell the former that his big
head was a small one from our point of
view. We went tothe barrens on the
top of the hills some 1400 feet above the
river, and found lots of very sweet blue-
berries, but saw only four caribou, and as
the day was far advanced we returned to
camp. :
The next morning was very grey and
cold. Wehad hardly climbed the hills
before it began to blow a tremendous
gale, cold as Greenland, with hail and
rain, sO we started for camp and arrived
wet through. Inthe afternoon Dr. and
Mrs. Smith and their party joined us.
We started early the next morning.
No sooner had I loaded my rifle and tried
to put it at half cock than it went off.
Charlie evidently thought it was a ten-
derfoot trick, for he took the gun, but
after letting off two in rapid succession
he decided to thaw it out. Arrived on
the hills we saw a bunch of caribou on
a higher summit about two miles away,
so we crossed the valley towards them.
When we came out of the tree line we
saw another bunch on the hill we had
left, and
Dave, so we watched them with the
glasses until we saw Dave spy them and
point them out to Tom, who fired at the
bull, but we couldn’t see whether he got
him.
Then began our own fun. We ad-
vanced to within a quarter of a mile of
the herd of seventeen caribou and could
make out with the glasses five bulls and
three horned cows. It was now nearly
noon and they were preparing to lie
down for their siesta. Three of the
smaller bulls were constantly quarrelling
and locking horns, but whenever the one
on whom we had pinned our faith ap-
proached, they gave him a wide berth.
It was necessary to move cautiously and
look out for the cows, for they are gen-
erally the ones to stampede the herd.
Leaving Charlie lying behind a bush,
I began my cortuous progress on my
belly, crawling from burnt log to burnt
log, taking advantage of every shrub
and depression and always ready to lie
low when I saw any of them looking
close behind them Tom and.
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my way. In abouta half hour’s time |
had crawled four or five hundred yards,
when my bull got up and | immediately
stood erect and fired. He never knew
what struck him, the first ball breaking
the neck at the shoulder. The horns
were of the round variety and hence had
comparatively few points, but the brow
pieces were good and he had a fine
cleaver exactly in the middle of the face.
I was warm enough, but Charlie had
been obliged to lie still and was half
frozen.
The next day we started for camp,
Charlie carrying the basket as far as the
river, while I covered the first three
miles with my big pack on a tump-line
on my back. At the river we separated,
Charlie for a whole day of hard poling,
while I with my gun, camera and field
glasses, took the tote-road. It was very
cold and the canoe and everything in it
iced up. Charlie had to stop three
times that morning to build a fire and
thaw out his pole. The last stage from
Silver Brook to home camp I started on
‘vith the certainty that it would be dark
before I had completed the twenty-two
miles, so I took a lantern. About an
hour after dark I turned in on a trail
which I thought ought to head me for
camp, but finding a lot of logs gotten
out and peeled, which I did not recog-
nize, I turned back and wenta mile or
two farther, finally coming out all right.
A day or two later I struck that trail by —
daylight, and found that those logs were
only about 250 feet from and in plain
sight of camp.
The remaining days were spent in
hunting bear and partridges. We seta
bear trap, but it was too late in the sea-
son and I got nothing.
Ice had formed very hard on the still
water, so Charlie and I put in one very
strenuous afternoon chopping a track a
mile lcng and the width of the canoe
through the worst of it, in case Dr.
Smith shouid be coming back. As luck
would have it, their flotilla of three
canoes appeared just as we had reached
open water. Dr. Smith had shot a fine
caribou.
A day or two later Mr. Russell’s party
joined us, bringing his moose head, He
was suffering from rheumatism—just
enough to prevent his climbing to the
barrens for caribou.
The next morning, Sunday, was de-
voted to securing photographs of the
heads and in the afternoon we made the
first stage, as far as Adam Moore’s Nic-
tau Camp on the homeward journey.
Little Nictau Lake was frozen so hard
that we put the loaded canoes on tobog-
gans and pushed them the length of the
lake. Two days more brought us to the
edge of the civilized world. Ours was a
triumphal progress, even though it
rained continuously one day and snowed
just as steadily the next. The head had
to be put lengthwise of the canoe instead
of across, as usual, and the points jmade
the finest kind of a bracket to hod the
pole when not in use.
Dr. and Mrs. Smith and Justin came
down one day later, but we did not meet
for five days as the big head demanded
my convoy to Fredericton. One needed
no evidence that New Brunswick is a
sporting community. Everywhere the
fame of the head had preceded us, and
I found myself aman of note, for the
record never before went to anyone out-
side of the Province.
Uncle Henry Braithwaite, the Dean
of New Brunswick guides, and our other
friends congratulated Charlie and myself
heartily on our good fortune.
As was fitting, the record head of New
Brunswick was left with Emack Brothers
at Fredericton, to be mounted, and the
finished trophy bears witness to their
skill.
For the first time in its history the New
Brunswick record is held by a sportsman
from without the Province. Mr. Rus-
sell’s head, also, wasa very fine one,
with four points upon each brow and
broad symmetrical blades with twenty-
nine points in all. This, too, is a record
head in its way, as it is the largest ever
taken out of New Brunswick by an
English sportsman.
Charles Cremin’s territory on Bathurst
Lakes and the Upper Nepisiguit cer-
tainly furnishes as fine opportunities for
moose hunting. as are to be found on the
continent.
i}
John Green, Guide.
BY E. AND
Ss. W.
Water plashing on the shore : breezes blowing
leaf shadows on the rocks :
- green hills fading away to
sun Adtamonded lake
miles and mules of
gray against a wondrous blue, cloud-flecked sky.
Unspeakable sense of freedom, no care, no
thought - only happiness.
This ts Temagamt.
WS we got off the Grand Trunk train,
| the year between faded away: last
™ September was as yesterday. In
a moment we saw John Green with his
slouch hat and his funny creepy-mouse,
Indian walk. He grinned, and began
just where we left off last year : a clasp
of his iron-jointed hand makes one’s
fingers tingle.
Then to Bear
Island on the
little steamer to
Mrs. Turner’s,
up the funny,
rocky, stubbly
path, among the
sledge dogs and
canoes, into the
little black sled,
through the kit-
chen—and there
was Mrs. Turn-
er, handsome as
ever with her
kindly smile and
raven glossy
hair.
Next morning
we bought our
Provisions at the Hudson’s Bay Com-
pany’s store, picked out a sixteen foot
Peterboro canoe which carried our outfit
easily. At eleven we embarked ; it was
good to hear the dip of paddle and the
ripple of water at the bow.
With each mile breath came freer ;
with each hour we grew delightfully
savage. Sometimes a huge mountain of
rocks rose precipiteusly from the shore,
bare, save for clumps of sturdy Norway
pine and patches of moss, some very
green and some a strange orange color.
In half an hour we caught our supper,
TAKING ADVANTAGE OF
seven big bass.
Then we landed and made camp on a
. rocky promontory at the north end of
Lake Temagami. Sucha supper! The
bass hot and toothsome : and flap jacks
—without number, the bigger, the better,
swimming in
maple-syrup.
The camp-fire !
unsurpassed Canadian
John made a blazing
one on the point
of rocks like a
beacon-light.
Wrapped up in
Sweaters, we sat
between the sil-
ver light of the
moon and_ the
golden glow of
the fire, with
everything be -
yond, black as
though there
were nothing in
the world but our
magic circle of
warmthand com-
fort. We listened
to John’s stories
of hunting and
adventure until bed-time ; and then rest-
ful sleep, upon balsam boughs piled high,
soft as down, redolent of the forest.
When the sun was well up we had some
porridge, and more porridge. We rigged
a sail and went out to try the breeze, in-
cidentally to land a lake trout, but the
beautiftl, green wooden minnow so fas-.
cinating to us did not prove in the least
attractive to the trout. So we pulled in
our grand ideas with the minnow and
tried for smaller, just as eatable game,
with two fine bass and a pickerel as re-
sult. As we trolled near the shore we
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AT THE END OF THE PORTAGE.
heard a scrambling, and saw a fat, bristly
porcupine waddling up the rocks. At
last forcing him out of the bush, John
made thestupid old chap climb the paddle,
and do all sorts of tricks.» In the end we
let him go, but we had laughed and cap-
ered with such glee that the porcupine
must have thought it was a war-dance.
Early next morning we crossed Sandy
Inlet, through the narrows, in and out
among the tall reeds, over sunken trees,
past one shadowy little bay carpeted with
golden waterlilies, twisting and turning
to the portage, which was as rocky and
steep as Christian’s Hill of Difficulty.
Portages exist to make one appreciate
canoeing.
Lake Anima-Nipissing, a very
changeable little lady, deigned to
be charming in one of her pleasant
moods, so we travelled leisurely,
skirting the shore closely enough
to see clumps of white and pink
flowers, ferns, now and then a
tall blossom of deep magenta.
russet leaved vines, and brilliant
red berries ; stealing into a little
unfrequented bay where there were
moose tracks, and a tree lately
torn open by a search for ants. It
was fascinatingly primeval.
We reached camp at sunset,
glad to hear the canoe bump on
the rocks. Of course we were
ready for supper, — we always
were, even ten minutes after din-
ner. We had Squaw Cake, a
kind of glorified raised biscuit. It
was of remarkable proportions and
most invitingly brown. I thought
‘‘We’ll beeating this particularand
individual Squaw Cake at Christ-
mas” but we drew lots for the
only slice left, next morning at
breakfast.
Once again for lake trout, with
copper line and the hitherto luck-
less wooden minnow. We had
trolled for half a mile when I felt
a mighty tug. I reeled in feeling
as though I were trying to pull
up the lake bottom. Scarcely ten
feet of line were in, when it began
to whipsaw mightily, dragging
the rod’s tip into the water.
Scrambling to my knees I reeled
in furiously more than half the line with
rod bent to breaking. ‘‘Give him slack,”
shouted John. He ran twenty yards,
and when I had that all back, and more
too, ‘‘Let him run or he’ll smash things,”
said John. Away went the trout for
another wild dash, to bring up this, time
weakening, but stillgame. It was his
last overpowering rush, but not of the
whipsawing which kept on madly to the
end. As with doubling rod I brought
him into. sight, he was_ turning
somer-saults. John reached for him with
the gaff, missed, but hooked the line. At
the same instant as the trout somersaulted
against one of the side-hooks on the
“IN THE JUMPING RAPIDS.”
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AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA,
IN A JIFFY SLID THE FREIGHTED CANOE
minnow, John lifted him like a flash into
the canoe. A beauty, with fine, dappled,
silver skin, and feathery fins tipped with
pink.
Soon John had him on a plank witha
Damoclean piece of pork above; he
sizzled for an hour before a hot fire, until-
the final crackle ; John solemnly sticking
a fork in his side pronounced him done.
We ate every morsel,even to the crumbs,
and reluctantly threw away the bones.
On through Bay Lake, up the Mon-
treal River to Pork Rapids,—so called
because there an Indian once stole a
hundred pounds of pork from the Hud-
son’s Bay Company’s barge. The cur-
rent ofthe river, before so calm
gradually quickened, the eddies
whirled faster and faster, the
water grew turbulent, and we
were in the rapids.
‘Jumping rapids!” leaping
flying, whirling, breathless
throughout. John behind in the
stern with strong paddle to guide
and steady. Weraced swift as
the foaming torrent itself, ona
wild, plunging, rock-dodging
course. We did it literally in
three jumps ; each being’ a moun-
tainous billow, a_ precipitous
plunge, a shivering canoe, a lap
full ot water, breath caught
seconds’ after, then another
plunge.
At the next portage I rested on
OVER.
amossy log. We took a copy
of Keats with us and I was
luxuriously enjoying a poem,
when an angry note repeated
again and again brought me
awake to reality. At the other
end of the log was a little chip-
munk, all aquiver with fear, soft
body trembling, eyes wildly
snapping with fright and rage. |
did not understand, until I heard
three or four tremulous squeaks
from the log. Then the poor woe
distracted mother rushed at me
in momentary bravery. Deciding
craft the better part, she cocked
her tail in a pitiful attempt to be
alluring, skipped upon a distant
bough, pirouetted, eying me,
Her courage oozed out ; she made a
vicious dash. As I quickly moved away,
she ran to her nest in the hollow log, and
all the little squeaking's ceased in a happy
silence. It was so much better than the
poem, that Keats retired defeated.
We crossed Wakamika Lake to what
seemed to be the shore, but really a little
marshy outlet of a swift running stream,
down which we drifted. The stream just
wide enough for the canoe to pass, was
overhung with trees like a tropical jun-
gle. Wecame upon a fallen tree, stret-
ching across the stream, completely bar-
ring our path, a huge bulk of red pine.
To our city, ignorant eyes it seemed an
WRITING UP THE DIARY.
ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. re
insurmountable snag, but John, the ever-
ready, crawled out with the axe, barked
a runway across the tree and in a jiffy
slid the freighted canoe over as nice as
you please. There were four miles of
this delightfully mysterious stream, and
then Lake Obabika.
Intent upon moose we wound our way in
and out among the Islands little and big,
all pine clad, that dot Obabika, to the
end of the big lake, which is a series of
deep bays, marshy and grassy.
Stealthily we turned the point. John
whispered, ‘‘Don’t stir” and sculled his
paddle noiselessly. A moose was eating
his five-o’clock lily-pad, up to his chin in
water, with the blinding sun full in his
eyes. It was exciting, within a hundred
feet of his big branching horns ; thrilling
when we crept to fifty ; and it set our
nerves tinyling, at only twenty-five feet
away. Then he saw us, gavea mighty
snort and plunged ashore with giant
strokes. The canoe flew in pursuit,
keeping ten feet behind him to land.
The moose did not wait to shake himself
but crashed off into the forest, his lordly
antlered head held high.
We paddled into an almost land-locked
cove. John whispered, ‘‘Look on the log
under the bushes,” and there was the
roundest little, brown cub walking gin-
gerly along thelog. When he heard us
he took to the bush ; we sat still and the
silence hung heavy, as we waited. Ina
minute, Teddy Bearclambered out from
the bushes and walked on arock not
fifteen feet away. He saw us, stopped,
lowered his head, cocked up one ear, as-
sumed the prettiest pose he knew, and
lingered to be admired,—then was gone
with a bounce, leaving us naught buta
bewitching memory.
As we were exploring Round Lake,
John, the eagle eyed, pointed down a
sand-beached bay. In the water were
three red deer, abuck, doe and tiny fawn,
their sleek, red-brown coats shining in
the sun as they stooped to drink the
shallow water. Scenting us they disap-
peared into the woods, not hurriedly or
clumsily as a moose, but with utmost
grace and delicacy. Wehurried to the
' beach and vainly tried to find them in
the bush. Their heart-shape hoof marks
were on the sand.
At the very end of Obabika, we came
upon an Indian hunting shack. No one
was at home, so with apologies we inves-
tigated. It was areal wigwam, conical
in shape, built on birch trees meeting in
a bundle at the centre, the walls of big
strips birch-bark sewn together with
strands of spruce tree roots. The exact
workmanship was done with infinite
patience. Inside, directly in the centre
was the fire, the smoke escaping through
a holein the roof. Over the fire weré
hooks hanging on rods suspended from
the poles, where the meat roasted. Many
baskets, boxes and rude dishes made of
bark were scattered about, some bundles
of sewing fibre and a pile of rabbit-skins
with which the Indian had been making
a blanket. Outside was a deer-hide and
moose bones ; also many different shap-
ed boards for stretching skins ; a long
thin one for musk-rate, a broader one for
mink, a hoop for beaver. Against a log
leaned two dog-sleds and a pair of snow-
shoes.
We made our camp not far away ona
beautiful island, with a graceful oval,
rock bound shore, very high in the cen-
tre, clad with Norway pine, and just
enough poplar to add a feminine touch,
carpeted with moss and pine needles.
From the summit on all sides stretched
a view of the island-gemmed lake into
miles of blue distance ; so high that every
breeze from the four corners made the
little quivery leaves respond, and the big
strong winds in the pines were more grand
than organ tones. Our only neighbor
was a handsome crane who lived on the
next island, and flew over one day to say
“W elcome.’ He was a gentleman of
grace and refinement, was dignified and
exclusive, but charming as a_ neighbor.
The loon’s long wail made the isola-
tion of our island more real, strange
birds, whistling, giggling, wailing,
screeching in all but humantones. They
circled at great height, with their long
necks extended, and whirled and moaned
in crazy fashion. Maung, the Indians
call them, descriptive of their weird note.
In the twilight, as we returned to
camp, on an out jutting rock from the
mainland, sat the prettiest yellow fox
pawing in the water for fish. We glided
slowly towards him until but a dozen feet
14 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA.
away. He was a mere baby and was so
trustingly ignorant of men,he thought we
had come to play. He crouched on his
fore-paws like a cunning kitten, then lay
down ina _ soft, fluffy ball, rolled over
and rubbed his ears with his paws. His
mother barked to him from the deep
woods; he answered with baby careless-
ness in his tone, and trotted along the
shore stepping from rock to rock to keep
dry his black-mitted feet, and waving his
handsome tail in farewell.
The inevitable came; starched civiliza-
tion,—packed luggage—the little steamer _
at the wharf.
‘““QUE-DON-E-MA-CONE”
Bye) said John Green.
(Good-
I was glad when thoy satd unto me,
“This ts Temagamt.”’
The lakes, the sky, the trees, the
stlver moonlight, the camp fires, the
plashtag paddle, the smell of the pines,
owassa (far away) but here always in our hearts.
The Scarcity of Partridges.
With a Dissertation on Beavers.
BY J. B. TEMPLE.
JPY ariicieb in the January number the
R article by Mr. Alfred J. Horsey on
“=~ the Scarcity of Partridges I should
like to be allowed to corroborate all he
has written on the subject. My own ex-
perience is strongly confirmatory of his,
andI believe it high time sportsmen
should wake up and give their best con-
sideration to the means to be taken to
save these gamiest of game birds from
the fate that appears to confront them—
practical extinction.
Late lastsummer I spent a month in
the woods during which time I travelled
over a good part of Muskoka and quite
a large piece of the Parry Sound district.
Most of the time I wasin the company
of a ‘‘timber estimator” and was thus
afforded agrand opportunity of making
myself acquainted with the actual condi-
tion of things in the woods.
Not only did J find that partridge were
ten times more scarce than most sports-
men appear to realize, but hunters and
natives alike were unanimous in their
agreement that something—and that
semething a good deal more than the
usual explanations put forward—had
happened to the partridges this year
All the time I was in Muskoka I only
Saw one good sized flock and a couple of
worn out ‘‘strays.”
In Parry Sound I covenan a lot of
ground going up the construction line of
the Canadian Northern Railway to the
end of steel and making side trips of
from five to twelve miles from the rail-
way. As Iwas much interested in par-
tridges and in the reports concerning
their scarcity I kept a bright look-out
everywhere. Incredible as it may ap-
pear on the whole of this trip I only saw
one ‘‘stray’” and heard another. Sev-
eral residents whom I questioned assured
me that they had never seen a bird all
summer. Even though they had gone
no further than their own barnyards such
a statement would not have been possi-
ble until the last two years.
Many of the natives blamed the rail-
road construction gangs, whom they as-
serted had killed off the whole. Sucha
reason, however, if admitted, could only
be local and could not in any way ac-
count for the scarcity elsewhere. More
reasons were given me than weuld fill a
book. Despite all of them however, I
think Mr. Horsey hit the real one when
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he suggests a plague similar to that
which attacks the hares. I might men-
tion that in some districts an outbreak of
this plague was noticed among the rab-
bits during the winter of 1906-7.
Just let sportsmen think what it will
mean to them if the partridges disappear.
They will then agree that anything and
everything must be done to prevent such
a catastrophe. The causes of the scarc-
ity should be sought out and remedies
applied, even if that remedy is felt to be
the closing of the season for several
years to nurse the remnants back to their
usual numbers, and save the best of our
birds for the woods.
Two seasons ago I noticed the grow-
ing scarcity of partridges but last season
they appeared to be almost annihilated.
In any of those places where I looked in
vain for the birds last year I would three
seasons ago havehad no difficulty in get-
ting a full bag in a short afternoon’s
sport. 7; * *
While on my rambles I made another
interesting discovery concerning a little
Canadian animal that came near to ex-
tinction and as | am sureit has a place
in the affections of every sportsman I
will relate the details.
Last fall I found a little lake in Mus-
koka—an unnamed stretch of marsh and
water lost inthe tangle of rocks and
rough woods. I make no claim to the
honor of discovery for I had heard of
this lake from my friend who looked over
the timber up that way and who assisted
in placing a ‘‘bark camp’ in its vicinity.
This lake, with its stretch of abouta
mile and a half of swamp, meadow and
water is the home of a colony of beavers.
Although my friend told me that the
beavers were not nearly so numerous as
eighteen months previously he had said
enough to arouse my curiosity and I de-
cided to visit the colony.
When I arrived at the lake I proceeded
to the newly constructed camp and bor-
rowed a home made, treacherous flat
bottom canoe and with this I started my
explorations. I experiencedmuchtrouble
in pushing my flimsy craft through the
weeds. It appeared to me as though at
one time there were two lakes side by
_ side and now connected by swamp and
marsh. Near the end of the marsh I
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found a small “stream of open water
winding in and out among the weeds.
Following this tor a short distance I
came toalarger pool of water and ran
up against an obstruction—it was the
dam.
I had never before seen a beaver dam
and viewed and examined the clever
piece of engineering with great interest.
I could not help thinking how sucha
feat would baffle man had he the task of
building such a construction with the
same material. The dam was built right.
across the outlet of the lake and was
holding the water up about four feet.
On my side the water was open and
with the longest paddle I couldn’t touch
bottom; on the other side the stream had
run dry but we could trace its course
through the meadow. To the right and
left the banks were undermined leaving
nothing but the turf floating on top—a
danger to anyone attempting to reach
the edge of the water from land. To
test the strength of the dam I ran my
canoe against it, and feeling my way
stepped out and walked across it. Clear-
ly I was not the first visitor that day for
in the soft mud which covered the sticks
I saw fresh deer tracks.
I had a peculiar feeling as I stood
there and examined this wondertul dam
building. In front of me was the water,
while behind was a sloping drop of about
five feet with barely enough moisture at
the bottom to nourish the few remaining
water lillies and swamp shrubs.
The dam was made of short sticks of
an average length of two feet. These
were closely interwoven and the cracks
filled in with grass and mud. With
some difficulty I extracted three or four
rods and found them cut as if by a
skilled woodman. Every particle of
bark was peeled off and the marks of
sharp teeth were plainly visible.
While I was there none of the beavers
showed themselves and I had no time to
iook for tracks. At the camp I was in-
formed that one or two of the little an-
imals were frequently seen swimming in
the lake.
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A Wavy Hunt.
BY DR. F.
one restless for Nature in early
May, but for a sportsman it re-
quires only afull drawn breath of a
prairie-scented Spring wind, coupled with
a longing look high over headat a gabbling
flock ofsun-kissed, undulating whitewings
to make him realize that true nature ex-
ists for him in plenty of her wildness
close at hand to even such a fast growing
and commercial city as Winnipeg.
Such a coin-
cidence of in-
fluences sudden-
ly called to my
mind on this
bright May
morning in the
Spring of 1907,
a chronic pat-
ient; an im-
mediate call, a
prescription for
fresh air, in-
cluding some
shovel exercise,
myself to super-
intend the treat-
ment, and that
night saw my
tried hunting
partner Charlie,
and myself
Started on a
sixteen mile
drive, seated on
a full loaded rig
of guns, shells,
grub, blankets, not to mention some three
hundred wire-flag wavy decoys.
The shaded darkness of our Spring
night made a slight altercation with a
barbed wire fence easily possible, but
outside of such a minor mishap, fora
sportsman on geese intent, we reached
our destination sately—a happily situated
harvest shanty on one of the long river
lot fields of South Headingly, and a com-
fortable three miles at least from any
prying civilization.
The horse and outfit quickly put ship-
Te this country many influences make
T.
‘*A\ HARVEST SHANTY.”’
CADHAM.
shape, and down the field we hastened
with lanterns, decoys and spade. Exer-
cise—it certainly can be guaranteed to
anyone who endeavours to scrape out of
the oozy alluvial of our fertile fields, in
Spring time, a hole large enough to place
one’s self uncomfortably out of sight.
However, turn and turn about, one with
the shovel and one picking and placing
stubble to cover the conspicuousness of
the newly turned earth, soon completed
the pits. Then
the decoys were
placedinseveral
long, close lines
and we were
back to the
shanty for a
hasty
and a cup of
tea, and lo! the
sun was already
scattering rose
petals across
the fleecy clouds
of the Eastern
sky, preparatory
to ushering in
one of those
most
May days of
Manitoba.
Being so fine
and clear, and
as it was ten
miles to the
swamp where
we hoped the
wavys were resting in thousands, it gave
us ample time to return to the hides, as
these birds seldom leave the marsh on
such a morning till the sun just shows
its crimson rim over the horizon. I had
dozed off on the pit edge and was dream-
ing of atumbling big one which landed
on my head, bringing me back to my
senses and a quick grip of the trusty
twelve, to find it was buta clump of
earth, a suitable and urgent warning
from Charlie that something was coming.
snack >
glorious. °
A deep-chested ‘“‘honk” told all too plainly
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‘C4 SPLENDID SPECIMEN.”’
the nature, and peering through the
stubble edge of the pit I.saw them, four
stragglers of the late army gone north.
They passed honking up the field, paying
little attention, as is the gray goose habit,
to the wavy decoys, but nevertheless
coming close enough to give Charlie a
long raking side shot with his cannon (it
is an ancient ten bore) and one came
slowly to stubble with set wings. He
afterwards proved to be a splendid large
specimen, but being that, and a straggler,
I was suspicious of his antique age,
which Charles afterwards amply justified.
Our attention was soon
attracted now by the clear,
barking ‘‘honk” of the
wavy. We crouched low
and still, our white hats
barely showing above the
stubble, and soon there
came from _ straight and
high above us the confused
gabbling of a _ thousand
throats, as the birds came
up army strong. They
played safe against the
clouds and slowly swung
twice to the decoys,of a sud-
den thrill through even that
din, the alarm cry of an old
and decoy-wise bird, and
away they all went far and
high across the Oak Bluff
Elevator. Hovering again
where no doubt other hunt-
ers vainly flattened themselves
against the bottom of their pits.
‘Too still, said I.
Charles only said one word.
| He never was a very communi-
cative fellow anyway, was
| Charlie.
For two hours they came that
morning in such numbers as only
those who have watchcd a flight
of these snowy birds can realize.
Attracted by our broad display
of decoys, they swung up from
far off, but always safely keeping a
good one hundred yards of clear
air between us. Then away off
South East they went, settling in
a grassy meadow by the LaSalle
River, there to pick the fresh
young green shoots and wade
about in sun-warmed puddles till
the time for the evening flight to the
fields had returned.
That noon we headed West in the
direction the birds came from and we
trusted that a wind would spring up to
enable us to intercept the birds in their
flight fromthe marsh. We were certain-
ly lucky in finding a good stopping place
in a harvest shanty, acouple of hospitable
farmers made us heartily welcome, and
gave us the usual vague news about ‘“‘lots
of geese’ —that’s a farmer’s idea of the
essential information needed by a hunter.
Close questioning on those ‘‘lots of geese”
‘C4 SNAP OF THE BAG.”’
18 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA.
‘“SINGENUITY TO PACK’’
elicited the facts that they were mostly
seen in the air going or coming from some
indefinite place in indefinite directions.
One definite bit of information, however,
was a fine dry barley field close at hand,
into which, we were told, an occasional
flock had stayed to feed. In this field
we located for the evening flight.
Now while the grey, the laughing, and
even the Hutchins goose will leave the
swamps to feed in the same field with
splendid regularity, the wavy is a most
erratic bird and changes his feeding
ground to the most unexpected of
places, but for all, where one
flock goes the others seem to
know by some process of tele-
pathy to follow, even if coming
from far separated swamps and
different quarters of the compass,
and lucky is the sportsman who
happens to find the right field at
the crucial time.
Such, however, was not our
luck that evening, but we were
fortunate in having a chance at
three small stray flocks, which
decoyed in slowly and beautifully,
giving us easy shots from good
hides. At that, the best we could
do was six birds, for a wavy, like
the gray goose, will take a lot
of killing, and it will often take
two barrels of good No. 4 chilled
to fetch one surely to the ground.
a
4
down over the decoys which, on
account of the very slight wind,
were only some eighty yards away;
and let drive the both barrels
which staggered and started him
towards us at a whirlwind gait,
and as he drove past, my partner
spun him to the ground with his
lusty cannon, afterwards pulling
out a large red bandana handker-
chief. He keeps that for these,
as I hope, rare occasions, for be-
tween ourselves there is consider-
merits of that cannon.
After filling in the hides we were
back to camp in time to take a
snap of the bag, and again pack
up and move for the morning flight. This
time we struck right out on the prairie
towards the swamp, and coming toa
small strip of fall breaking, decided to
locate there for the morning. According
to goose logic it was not agood place,
no feeding ground being handy, but we
had lined the flight in that direction and
so put our hides close down to the
Swampy ground on the edge of the break-
ing, leaving the setting up of our decoys
until the morning so as to better gauge
the wind. It was seven miles to any
‘Sa’ FULLY LOADED RIG.”
Later on one blue wavy came in /
and swept back and forth close |
| thought to stretch my Parker.
able and lengthy argument on the
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habitation, so after supper of broiled
wavy steaks over a willow fire we turned
in under the rig to suffer the keen
cold of a Spring night, but were comfort-
ed by hearing, now and again, in lulls of
the wind which had sprung up, the in-
describable clamour of the countless
thousand wavys, as they held a social
evening far out in the marsh together.
By morning it was blowing a small
gale and was considerably colder. An
indefinite haze covered the eastern sky,
while to the west all was still gloom. It
seemed more a duty to be in the pits at
four a. m., than from any expectation of
sport. So confident were we of this as
to leave on our overcoats, lying close to
the hide to avoid the keen wind, but such
is the way of the wavy that before we had
realized it a tremendous flock had beaten
up towards the decoys which we had set
out in several close lines, three hundred
strong across the breaking, a good one
hundred and fifty yards up wind. The
strong wind held the birds close down,
while they tacked with determination
against it. Not fifteen yards in front of
us the leaders bunched in a white mass,
calling tothe decoys, as is their wont,
while the great, long rear guard swung
directly over us. We both rose quickly,
forgetting overcoats and everything in
the excitement of that awful clamour.
Four barrels into the white mass out in
front, then I stepped clear of the hide to
count all the deadones, and incidentally
pick up any wounded. Only the bare,
black ground stared back at me, not one
white mark on that breaking between us
and our decoys. Turning to my friend, |
saw him standing on his overcoat, all
thoughts of cold gone in the heated soli-
loquy he was holding.
‘‘The same old mistake, five feet under
them,”’ said I.
‘‘Fifteen,’’ said Charlie.
Mr. John M. Swiggart, of the firm of
Swiggart & Folk, Joliet, Ill., well known
fur traders, was recently in Edmonton
after a prolonged visit to the northern
country around Great Slave Lake. Mr.
Swiggart has established three posts in
However, we soon had a chance to take
advantage of our experience for another
large flock swung up in the same manner,
and this time onrising we held with the
first barrei well above and behind a picked
bird, and generally taking with the other
a bird that had crowded too much up into
the wind, giving a nice overhead shot ;
even at that, itis surprising how much
openexists about andthrough anenormous
flock of wavys. That was the start of
an apparently endless army. They came
up in companies and battalions, at first
sight appearing as only a dull, waving
line from out the glooming in the west,
soon resolving into individual and enor-
mous: looking birds for they came close in
head on.
We shot till we thought we had so
many down as we could conveniently
use, Charlie certainly demonstrating that
his old cannon had some cause to be
named a gun.
Then we set to retrieving, which was
not difficult, for the wavy is the easiest of
all game birds to retrieve on all dry land
on account of its odd color. By half
past Seven we were having breakfast and
we still watched the now diminishing
flocks passing by. That day they all went
north. It tooksome ingenuity to pack
the rig for we had some thirty, but as one
or two birds (fully appreciated) were left
to many of the farmers on the roadin
the load was considerably lightened by
the time we reached the asphalt pavement
of home.
Many times have I hunted the elusive
wavy, and only twice has it been my good
fortune to thus intercept the strange air
path of their countless armies, and as the
whirr of the cars and the din of our city
streets brings back strangely to the ears
now their chatter and clang, I hope with
good company to enjoy that rare exper-
ience once again.
those far northern regions and is a strong
believer in the future of that part of Can-
ada, and is particularly enthusiastic over
its mineral prospects. Lead and copper
are abundant and all the country needs
is better transportation facilities.
An Unrehearsed Bear Hunt.
BY TRAVIS BAGLEY.
ANCHING in the foothills of the
R Rockies is not as tame and devoid
ee of variety as most people would
imagine. Game is fairly abundant, that
is deer, prairie chickens, grouse, partridge
and all kinds of water fowl. Bear are
seen occasionally as the following will
show.
One day in June, 1907, we
were preparing to brand the
calves. The cowboys and I
rounded up the cattle and cut out
the cows and calves which were
driven in the corral ready for
operations after lunch. We had
all gone to the shack and having
finished lunch or rather dinner
as itis termed in this country,
were indulging in the usual
cigarettes. Bob, one of the
cowboys had gone up to the barn
to feed the horses, when to our
surprise he suddenly rushed into |,
the shack with the intelligence |
that there was a bear in the
Vicinity. Naturally branding was
quite forgotten for the time being.
We all made a bolt for the door,
thinking that there might be
something stronger than creek water
which Bob had probably got hold of, but
sure enough there was the bear about
two hundred yards away. Bob had the
advantage of us, having seen the- bear
first and having his cow pony ‘‘Grey
Eagle” ready saddled was off at full
speed after that bear. Bob’s. horse and
rider were very soon within shooting
distance but either ‘‘Grey Eagle’ or Bob
was far from steady. The 38 Colt shot
all round Mr. Bear. With the last cart-
ridge Bob did graze his hind leg. With
all the cartridges gone the cowboy in-
stinct showed up. Putting spurs to his
horse and untastening his lariat, the race
commenced in real earnest. Horse and
bear got alongside each other.
swung the rope and got the gentleman
by the off hind feot. Then the fun com-
THE BEST WAY OF DEALING WITH OUR FRIEND.
Bob |
menced. ‘‘Grey Eagle” suddenly realized
the difference between a bear and a calf.
The bear growled and sticking his claws
into the ground tried to anchor himself
to the earth. It was a case of pull horse,
pull bear with forty feet of Black Jack
intervening. Ultimately Bob got the
bear down to the shack, where with the
‘(\ WELL DIRECTED SHOT FROM A 45 COLT WAS
aid of a kodak we intended to get a snap-
shot. The question was how to pose the
bear. Tom suggested taking his photo
sitting up, so he got acorral rail and
commenced prodding the unwilling animal
who by this time was getting anything
but pleasant. It was suggested by the
photographer that we should be taken in
a group, but his proposition “was not
carried. We decided that a well directed
shot from a 45 Colt was the best way of
dealing with our friend and the phctog-
rapher could then go ahead with his
business. I trust my readers will be
satisfied with the result.
The curious part of the business was
that for some weeks after everybody was
seeing bears ; one cowboy coming from
town swore he saw four, but they had
business elsewhere.
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The Wayside Tavern and the Shooting Match.
BY E.-B. FRALECK.
fm QOAlLROADS and other facilities for
travel have done away with the
~~ necessity for most of our Wayside
Inns, and destroyed the importance of
those that remain. On all main roads
leading trom the county towns towards
the outlying villages, the wayside tavern
was a kind of mile post on the journey.
The typical old fashioned tavern usually
stood upon a gentle rise of ground just
off the main road to allow driving room,
ora kind of plaza fronting wherever
practicable, in a southerly direction so
as to catch the genial sun, that the
lounger might bask in its warmth and
comfort, or perhaps on a hot day enjoy
the shade of the spacious verandah with
its great posts running along the whole
front. Outinthe front thereof, inthe
vacant space stooda high post with a
sign-board swinging in the breeze and
extending an invitation to the wayfarer
to enter within. The centre of the sign-
board disclosed the name of the proprie-
tor, or that given to the hostlerie, some-
times in gilt letters, along with the rep-
resentation of a horse, deer, or other
animal indicating the sporting proclivities
of the landlord, or some other device,
according to the conceit of the painter in
keeping with the name or locality.. At
the bottom however was the never failing
‘‘Accomodation for Man and Beast.”’
Within the spacious, though cozy, bar-
room there was the large fireplace filled
in winter with crackling logs, and the
high mantle piece, and the old fashioned
high backed chairs, and the large settee.
The bar, though modest in its preten-
sions, afforded the best of good cheer,
and disclosed a sufficient display to be-
token a plenty of everything good and
suggesting a larger store at hand. The
walls, beside some trophies of the chase,
were furnished with scenes from the ‘‘Old
Land,” or of some gallant ship battling
with the waves, and of some battlefield
where the British Ensign is bravely borne
against the foe, and perhaps some char-
acter sketches ; not those questionable
works of art, the showy mirror, the
chandelier with its glass pendants, and
all that glare which now make the modern
bar-room a depository of ‘‘gilded baits
of vice and sin,” to lure the neophite on
his downward course.
The landlord, portly and rubicund, the
exemplification of good living, courteous,
attentive, and solicitous for the welfare
of his guests, even to the extent of in-
tuitively anticipating their very wants,
and above all, his countenance displaying
hilarity which at a glance soothed the
ruffels of the most grouty sojourner. The
pleasing, motherly landlady formed not
a small supplement to the success of the
establishment.
On awinter’s night with the cold
away below zero, and the fierce February
blasts hurtling the blinding snow and .
piling it into exasperating heaps, as it
Were, On purpose to delay the weary
traveller on his journey, a look into a
wayside bar-room would disclose an air
of comfort now, alas, nowhere to be
seen. There were the crackling logs
whose glowing warmth radiated through
the room ; the singing kettle suggesting
bowls of punch and brimming bumpers,
inviting to convivial intercourse. The
circle of contented guests whose ruddy
and vigorous manhood stood out in bold
relief, for they were the pioneers and
founders of this our splendid country.
But it was especially along the main
passenger and mail routes through the
frontier where the’ roadside tavern
flourished in all its glory. Before the
advent of railroads the stage coach afford-
ed the chief means of travel. Pannelled
and painted in gaudy colors, stamped
with the Imperial coat of arms, suspend-
ed upon huge leather springs, with cush-
ioned seats and strap supports, and,
with ‘‘Royal Mail’’ in conspicuous letters
proclaimed its right of way over all
comers. The sapient driver in top boots,
broad sombrero, with long hair dangling
upon his shoulders and, ‘‘bearded like a
pard”’ and ruddy nose betokening road
side cheer, with winding horn as he
comes thundering over the bridge. He
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22 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA.
draws up at the main entrance, tosses
the reins to the humble hostler, descends
from his seat of dignity and swaggers
into the bar-room where he knows the
welcome glass awaits him. Whilst,
perhaps, taking another glass or so, he
cracks a joke with the landlord, or it may
be, with the landlady in attendance, for
he was usually a gallant knight of the
whip, then passing the time of day with
a stranger, and in a few words dispenses
the news in an oracular manner. Mean-
time his four horses have been changed,
he again takes his seat, gathers up and
shakes out his reins, cracks his whip and
disappears amidst a cloud of dust to
the admiring gaze of the small boy and
the tavern idler. Many now living can
call to mind the old stage-coach days
and the names of Abe Stimers, Hank
Covert, Hiriam Mink, and other knights
of the whip rise up to the memory, all
soon to be forgotten as well as the times
in which they lived and flourished.
The first regular daily mail stage
between Toronto and Montreal was in-
stituted by the Mink brothers, George
who kept a hotel in Kingston, and Jim
who looked after the Toronto end of the
business. These Minks were two of
seven brothers. Their parents had been
slaves, black as the ace of spades, boast-
ed of their pure negro blood. By in-
dustry, frugality and honourable dealing
these two boys rose to become men of
wealth and importance. From first,
stable boys, then hackmen, and, finally
owners of a line of stages with its hund-
reds of horses and numerous coaches,
whose line extended over three hundred
miles of road along the frontier of the
province,
A vicious custom, borrowed from the
neighbouring State, or of native invention,
was instituted throughout the early settle-
ments called ‘‘shooting matches.” Old
men may, perhaps, recall these associa-
tions of their boyhood’s days when they
were allowed to accompany a hunter and
proudly carry the game bag. These
shooting matches were fostered by the
landlords of country taverns. ‘The plan
was in the early fall of each year,to call a
meeting of all parties interested, conven-
ed at some tavern. Two of the best shots
in the neighborhood were generally
selected as captains of the hunt, and
these captains ‘‘choosed sides”. No fee
was requifed for membership, but every
man and boy throughout the locality,
who could muster a gun were chosen or
allied himself with one side or the other,
no matter how numerous, so that the
two sides were fairly and evenly divided.
Rules werelaiddown togovern the match.
A certain value in numbers was given to
the head of each living thing to be
slaughtered. Upon aday appointed about
every man and boy in the neighbourhood
proceeded forth to scour the woods and
fields, and the indiscriminate slaughter
continued from daylight until dark. Upon
that evening, or the next following, all
repaired to the tavern, heads were count-
ed, and the side producing the smaller
number had to put up for the supper.
Of course, the landlord alone benefitted.
The game destroyed was too weighty to
be carried by the hunters, only the head
foundits way into the game bag, the
body was usually thrown away, thus
affording a banquet for the foxes, the
owls, and other predatory denizens of the
forests. Black and gray squirrels with
their plumy tails, then numerous, now
about extinct; partridge, then a covey in
every dell andon every hillside, now
almost exterminated, the woodpecker,
the robin, and the song bird, all ruthless-
ly destroyed in order that each man
might gratify his lust for slaughter, and
possibly obtain a tavern supper at an-
other’s expense.
The pernicious practise was continued
from year to year until there was left
scarcely anything worth while to shoot,
and only died out for lack of game.
[t must be remembered however, that
the pioneer and those who came after
him looked upon every wild thing as an
enemy to be exterminated. Even boys
were encouraged to destroy every squirrel
and every bird as pests to the grain and
fruit. Little did those men dream that
in destroying the bird kind they were
opening the door for numerous species
of insects far more destructive and ‘ten
times more difficult to exterminate. The
codling moth and the curculio alone take
the ‘‘first fruits’’ of the land, and now
fruit growers of this province annually lose
more from these pests than the profits
let ide:
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received from their crops. Yet, with the
experience of the past, when every ob-
servant or reading man knows the value
of the song bird and others of the feath-
ered tribe, still the destruction goes on.
Italians and other foreigners go out from
our towns and make Sunday a day of
sport. Dozens of our birds are thus
taken to furnish these people with a bird
pie. The small boy with his Flobert and
air-gun kills unmolested. Not only from
business centres do the destroyers go
forth, but asevery railway construction
camp is moved along, scarcely a bird or
wild animal is left behind. In the mean-
time the pot-hunter plies his trade un-
molested, because no fine or costs can be
collected upon conviction, or, if convicted
the politician gets busy and if arrested,
the culprit is released. Every sportsman
who goes to the woods well knows the
names of several pothunters who kill
deer, beaver, otter and other game in
defiance of the law.
How many deer and moose are
slaughtered during each year in the
lumber camps it is difficult to estimate.
Yet, it would be safe to compute to some
of the camps as many as falls to the lot
of two or three gangs of hunters during
the open season. Lumbermen may deny
that deer and moose are killed in their
camps, but those whoever may visita
lumber camp for a week or so during the
months of December and January will
know better.
The government wardens and employ-
ees in Algonquin Park and other locali-
ties are not above suspicion In the fall
of 1906 the writer was hunting witha
trapper who told him in the presence of
others, that some few years ago he was
employed as a sub-warden in Algonquin
Park and during one winter trapped
four hundred dollars worth of beaver.
The game and fur bearing animals of
our Province are fast disappearing and
will soon go the way of the buffalo.
There is a perennial source of wealth in
our forest and inland waters greater than
in the silver of Cobalt. Why is it that
the destruction is allowed to go on and
this wealth permitted tobe frittered
away? Reader, it is because of the con-
nivance of youand me, and of the people
of this great Province, and because a
score or two (a mere handful of votes)
of the fishermen, of poachers, and of
pothunters in each constituency are
allowed to‘‘bulldoze’’and coerce into sub-
serviency the respective members of our
Provincial Legislature and through them
the action of our Government.
Live Bait : How to Procure and Preserve the Same.
BY A. T. MIDDLETON.
FMROW exasperating it is to find just
| | as youare about to embark that
the bait has been forgotten. What
dismay ? I[fthere is no one near from
whom it may be procured and you have
to hunt for same what time is lost! It
is something that you cannot do without,
sO as itis a most important and inval-
uable article for all fishermen, I will
endeavour to describe the various kinds
of live bait in use on our inland lakes for
such fish as Bass, Lunge, Trout, Pickerel,
Pike, etc. and alsc add a few words as to
the preservation of same.
Worms are I believe one of the first
bait used but as to who discovered their
value in that line I am _ unable to state.
Suffice it tosay that they are good for
nearly all kinds of fish, the only trouble
being an annoyance from the smaller
species but Bass, Trout, Pickerel, Pike
and at times Lunge become victims.
They can be purchased, packed in moss
from some reliable dealer but if you are
inclined to procure them yourself it is
quite simple. I refer to those known as
dew worms for the smaller kinds are of
little value except for minnows etc.
Water the lawn or garden plentifully in
the afternoon then when it is dark pro-
cure a lantern and steeping lightly holding
itso as to throw the light ahead they
can easily be discerned lying on top of
the grass or earth. You will not be long
at the business before you will learn that
it is necessary to be quick for it is won-
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derful how fast they will disappear. To
keep worms procure a good sized box,
bore a few holes in the bottom covering
the same with pieces of fine wire netting
sink the box in the ground nearly to the
top, put in the worms with some moss or
sods, keeping same moist when they will
live for a couple of weeks, particularly if
moss or sods are changed once or twice.
The next good bait is minnows which
I consider one of the best baits in use
and excellent for all kinds of fish. There
are several methods of catching the same
—first with small hook and line ; second
with a dip net. Hold the net well under
water and throw wet bread crumbs which
will sink quickly over same ; if in a cur-
rent bread will have to be thrown so as
to drift over the net well down. When
this has about reached the net raise it as
fast as possible and if minnows are around
you will soon have plenty. Third take a
drag net going out from shore in about
three feet of water or more. Drag in
holding the bottom of the net well down
and forward. Thisrequires two and if
minnows are to be found near shore is
pretty successful.
Now as to hooking them a few words
might be added. Some hook a minnow
through the back which very soon kills
them, some impale them ona long piece
of wire like a needle which is equally
fatal, whilst others hook through the lips
and then near the tail. The best way in
my Opinion is through the lips only and
by so doing they can be kept alive fora
long time which is a great advantage,
for a live minnow is generally more
quickly taken. Please do not use gang
hooks, they may perhaps be a little more
sure though I have myself caught as many
with the single hook as others present
did with the gang, but although you may
lose a fish occasionally with the single
hook it is in every case more sportsman-
like. Care must betaken to washthe slime
off minnows carefully which is done by
frequent changes of water and after it
becomes pretty clear you need only renew
it about every half hour. To keep over
night place in a large box, two sides of
which at least are covered by fine wire
netting through which change of water
is obtained and when sunk where there
is acurrent they will live for days and
can easily be dipped out with a landing
net when required.
Now for frogs. They can easily be
obtained from the ubiquitous small boy
or failing that catch them yourself. It is
aliin the game. Frogs are a good re-
liable bait and are usually hooked through
the lips or just at the junction of legs and
body, the first mentioned being preferable,
as you are in that case always ready for
trolling or still fishing. To keep them
place in a vessel par,ly filled with water
putting in some pieces of wood on which
the frogs may climb when so inclined, a
change of water occasionally being re-
quired.
Crawfish, another, first class bait are
found under flat stones in shallow water
and can be caught by a quick movement
of the hand after carefully lifting the
stone under which they are hidden and
can also be procured by using a drag net
near to the weeds to which they cling.
Use the net as asaw holdidg it well down
and drawing from side to side when they
will be brushed off the weeds and fall into
the net. Place in damp grass or weeds
in a vessel or box where they can get air.
Hook through the tail.
Grasshoppers are also at times an ex-
cellent bait and there is also a bait which
is called by various names such as Hel-
gramite, Dobson, Golliniper etc. which is
valuable. It is also found near shore
under flat stones and resembles a cater-
pillar cut in two with a number of legs
on the flat side or bottom.
The above named baits are all good
and by having two or three kinds with
you when one fails, try ey and it may
be quickly taken.
There are any number of artificial baits
in use, the spoon and fly being the most
reliable.
The fly however is not much in use ex-
cept in the early parts of the eeason when
it affords excellent sport.
To be a successful fisherman requires
patience for frequently you get but little
other than exercise and plenty of fresh
air for a hard day’s work. Still what is
failure but an incention to try again and
by going forth with renewed vigor you
meet with success.
Let us be content with what we have,
But not with what we have done.
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When the Herring Runs in the Rideau.
BY J. A. MORIARTY.
After a day of cloud and wind and rain,
Sometimes the setting sun breaks out again,
And touching all the darksome woods with light;
Smiles on the fields until they laugh and sing,
Then like a ruby from the horizon’s ring
Drops down into the night.
66MVWLL aboard for Alford’s fish
camp.” Lines are thrown off
= and our ‘“‘punt” slowly draws
away from the dock. Then with a few
turns of the crank our engines com-
menced their melodious hum, and we
were swiftly gliding between the high
banks of the Rideau Canal en route for
the tar famed, world renowned, fresh
water herring grounds of the Rideau.
Here we intended to enjoy a day’s. sport
for which we had been preparing for
months.
It was one of those days in the Indian
summer when Nature seems to do her
best for a few days to give us a pleasant
reminder of summer, before’ winter
ushers in his reign with cold and stormy
weather. As we now rush through the
sparkling waters of the Rideau we gaze
in rapture at the beautiful scenery which
surrounds us on all sides.
To the northward and forming a beau-
tiful background for our picture looms
the dark shore of the mountain, dark
still with its acres df virgin pine which
the sinking autumn sun colors with a
pleasing bluish green. On the left lies a
fertile farming country, with the dark
fences and hedges of beautiful autumnal
leaves, marking off the fields from which
the bountiful harvests have been col-
lected. Onour right an almost endless
forest forms an ideal hunting ground.
Squirrels skidded across their leafy car-
pet, or loudly scolded from the security
of their homes. The rabbits watched us
in idle curiosity as we hurried past while
a fine buck, which had come to the shore
to take his evening draught in peace,
raised his antlers and stared at us fora
minute; then with a few leaps disap-
peared into the forest, leaving a few
Longfellow.
moving branches as a pleasing reminder
of his presence.
Our arrival at the camp was heralded
by the barking of a mongrel collie which
the ‘‘General’’ pronounced the ‘‘best bird
dog inthe country,” and soon the ‘‘Gen-
eral” himself appeared and gave us Royal
welcome to his present domicile and
guided us by many winding turns up the
woodland path to the shanty.
The shanty was a weather beaten, log
affair typical of the seventeenth century
with a roof thatched with straw and
bushes. The walls had been but recently
chinked with moss and mud while an old
coat which did duty as a pane in the
window gave the building a comfortable
homelike appearance.
A massive door, hung on hinges of
leather, creaked out its welcome as we
entered. Inside a lantern hanging from.
the wall furnished a dim light for the
apartment aided by a cheerful fire which
blazed in a rather rusty old stove sup-
ported on legs of brick. A huge drum
on which was depicted a standing lo-
comotive with gaping smoke stack with
the words ‘‘North-Western” printed un-
derneath did duty as an oven and fur-
nished the only artistic decoration for the
building.
A table piled with a heterogenious col-
lection of dishes of doubtful color, pans
and kettles occupied one corner, while in
the remaining corners stood the bunks in
which the occupants slept. These with
a few benches of primitive workmanship
composed the furniture of the shanty.
Since there were sufficient what need of
superabundance?
The cook, the only human occupant of
the room, was engaged picking potatoes
with their jackets on, from a large iron
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kettle with his bare hands. On the front
of the stove simmered a pan of fresh
herring. These with bread and tea,
made up the evening meal which we de-
voured with a keen appetite sharpened
by the oxygenized air ef the Rideau.
After supper we sat around the fire
and relieved the tedious hours by suck-
ing contentment from our favorite cobs
and telling fishing and hunting stories
and wondrous tales of ‘‘truth severe,
with fairy fiction dressed.”
‘‘Early to bed and early torise,” is the
favorite motto of herring fishermen.
The ‘‘General” and cook bunked by the
stove and agreed to keep on fires, while
the ‘‘Slasher’’ and I spread our bed ina
farther corner and soon all slept the
sleep of the innocent.
‘‘All hands up!” was the cry next
morning long before daylight and the
“‘General” soon had his lantern brightly
burning and all was in readiness to visit
the nets. The cook remained to get
breakfast, while the rest went forth to
face the elements
Outside, the north wind was howling
around the camp and we soon discovered
that the weather had taken a turn for the
worse during the night, and all the
pleasant features of the preceding day
were lacking. A light rain was falling
and the fierce wind made it anything but
agreeable.
The waves of the Rideau dashed
fiercely against the shore and the sight
of the white caps and lashing waves was
a sight well calculated to ‘‘make a brave
man quail.” However we had not
come to camp to enjoy ourselves indoors
and we were soon en the lake with the
‘‘Slasher” at the oars and the ‘‘General”
directing operations.
Running from the corner of the Island
and slightly sheltered from the wind we
came to the first net and the ‘‘General”’
loosened the lead line, passed it back to
me and soon we had fish and net smooth-
ly running into the boat.
What a night of tragedy a herring net
tells! In places the shining herring are
thick. Scarcely a mesh but contains a
shining beauty. Here we find a huge
tear in the net which tells a plain story—
a hungry pike in the pursuit of a meal
had become fastened and had torn the
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-net in his endeavor to free himself.
The first net having been safely raised
we now proceeded up the lake to the
second net which had been set on a
shoal near the mainland. Down from
the westport shore rolled the mountain
like waves white with foam, and the
united efforts of the ‘‘Slasher” and my-
self were necessary to make noticeable
headway against the sea.
After about a half hour’s hard work
the ‘‘General” managed to catch the
line and pull it into the boat. Then it
was found that the net had been tam-
pered with in the night by ‘‘human
sharks” and the fish had been stolen.
Large rents had been made in the net in
taking the fish out and sinkers and floats
were tangled together in hopeless confu-
sion. Nothing was left for us to do but
to raise the net in the face of the biting
gale and take it back to camp.
When we cameto the next net, or
rather to the place where the net had
been set on the preceding evening, we
were unable to find it and after circling
around two or three times in the seeth-
ing caldron of waters, and narrowly es-
caping being swamped, we came to the
conclusion thatnet and all had been
stolen and the rather spicy phrases mut-
tered in stage whispers by the General
would be sufficientiy convincing to any
on-lookers that certain persons were not
very highly respected citizens of this
particular vicinity.
The remaining nets were raised with-
out any particular incident worth chron-
icling and with a well loaded boat, a
benumbed, half-famished trio returned
to camp well satisfied with the morning’s
operations.
On our return we found that the cook
had prepared an excellent breakfast of
rolled oats and cream biscuits, yellow
with age or over colored with soda, pan-
cakes with some of the ingredients no-
ticeably lacking which the cook after-
wards discovered was eggs, and some
fresh herrings fried deliciously. After
this meal had been done ample justice to
and the inner man was satisfied, the re-
mainder of the day was spent in taking
the fish from the net, cleaning them and
packing them in barrels. All tears made
in the net were mended and they were
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hung in the shanty to dry in order that
they might be ready to re-set in the
evening.
Shortly after dark we placed the nets
in the boat and proceeded to the herring
shoals to re-set. This took considerable
time and we then returned to camp.
As the quietness of night fell the
whole party showed visible signs of sup-
pressed excitement. The stories lost
much of their hilarity and for some time
all smoked in silence. The time for re-
tiring came and went but no one made
any signs of going to bed. At last
about twelve o’clock all- donned outer
garments, the light was extinguished
and four dark figures glided out of the
camp and down to the boat landing
without any word being spoken. With
scarcely a sound the boat was launched
and sped down the lake with two of us
at the oars, the Slasher in the bow gaz-
ing intently into the dark waters while
the General directed operations from the
stern.
After about forty minutes of rowing
the Slasher lifted his hand and the boat
was brought toa standstill. There was
a motion of the dark waters, a sharp
sound of cutting rope and quicker than
it can be told a net was running into the
boat. It needed not the skillful eye of a
connoiseur to tell that it was not our net
but this made little difference.
The custom on the lake at that time
was a net fora net and many an ex-
change of nets took place in the quietness
of the night and but few fishermen re-
turned home after the season’s run with
any net that he started with. I am told
that this custom of pilfering nets has
entirely disappeared and the herring
men of Newboro are to be congratulated
on their moral improvement.
Scarcely was this new net landed in
the boat when a sharp command rang
out from the shore. Our oars struck the
waters and with all speed we pulled for
camp. The sharp report of a rifle next
broke the stillness and a ball cut the
waters at our bow. No attention was
paid to this but urged on by paddle and
oar we sought the friendly darkness of
the gloom and eluded our pursuers who
had launched a boat and were in pursuit.
Ned Hanlan in his best days never
rowed with half the energy that we did
that night, and after devious windings
and turnings through the intricacies of
the islands, we escaped.
We considered that Herring Fishing
was too strenuous work for us and next
day we packed up and returned to town,
thus ending our First Herring Fishing
on the Rideau.
“Dat Beeg Cariboo.”
BY-PAUL E. FINDLAY.
The fire burns bright
And clear shines the light,
From our lonely trapper’s shack.
The ‘‘bouillon” so hot,
And the ‘‘spuds” in the pot,
Is our meal—with a little hard tack.
We await the return
Of our ‘‘shot’’—gone since morn;
By his gun we’ve had many a stew.
He surely can’t fail
To hit the right trail
On the track of ‘‘dat beeg Cariboo.”
Not a sound but an owl.
Or the coyote’s howl.
And the canyon, the stream roaring through
But soon sad our lot
When our trusty ‘‘crack shot”
Hove in sight—but with no cariboo!
Babbling of Bass.
A Hundred Mile Search for the Gamey Beauties.
BY.C; Hi:
@ mE Boy had christened a hill, ‘‘Cal-
vary,” and the ‘‘village’”’ had given
a “garden party.” The signifi-
cance of these isolated facts, and their
inter-relation is not perhaps at once ap-
parent. Now it has always been a cher-
ished belief of mine that places should
name themselves—that they shonld de-
rive names from suggestive incidents
which have happened about them. In
such spontaneous names lies some sig'ni-
The Indians used this method,
Thus, in
ficance.
and in our infancy so did we.
the very recent
“long-cloth e s”
period of this
country, such
Ss u g gestive, if
not elegant, ap-
pellations as
ite ent nig
Horse,” “Crip-
ple Creek,”
’
“Rat Portage,’
were given, and
each is inter-
esting because
each means
S0.m e't hing;
HOOPER.
In the “village garden .party’’—held in
a rocky pasture lot adjacent to the
church, and betraying those uncouth fea-
tures inevitable under the circumstances
—we may now see another sign of the
unfolding crysalis of civilization, or, to
return to our clothes figure—ruralizing
it to gain appropriateness—a change
from cow-hided hobble-de-hoyhood to
collared youth.
Undoubtedly, the immediate vicinity
of our headquarters was becoming too
familiar. Having paid my first visit to
the lake some
twelve years
ago, and seen it
pretty regularly
every year since,
it had occurred
toueme S/th ayt
sooner or later
the long arm of
civilization
would reach us
and we should
be obliged to
move on. Al-
ready the fish-
ing was on the
Now, that our wane, more vis-
“Three-piece itors “disc 0 v-
suit” period has CAMP PERFECTION: ered” us each
begun, we succeeding year;
shrink from such homely designations, we had at last been mentioned in the
and substitute the musical ‘‘Kenora,” by CC, P. R. Guide to fishing spots,
which we lose the tradition of the place
and bewilder a great many harmless
people who are not quite so sensitlve to
these niceties of taste as we.
Conversely—it may be reasoned that
if names do not suggest themselves, the
locality lacks interest, and, as in the case
of ‘‘Calvary,”’ only stirs our reminiscent
imaginations by suggesting some fancied
resemblance toa place which we have
never seen—a resemblance not likely to
occur to anyone else.
and now the Boy. was racking his brains
for names for uninteresting spots, and
the village folk emancipated to the extent
of ‘‘garden parties!” To accept the
signs was our wisest course. yak
Even in June I had planned a trip into
the hinterland; now that trip had to be
put to a practical use, in short we were
off on a hunt for a new island in a new
lake where modern nomenclature was
unknown, and garden parties as yet were
not.
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A day was spent in packing the traps.
A light pine box fitting neatly into the
sixteen foot Taounyawatha held the
grub, and a sack the tinware. In front
of me lay the roll of blankets, and be-
hind the Boy—in the bow—the ten
pound travelling tent. One six-foot
steel rod, atrusty artificial minnow, a few
snelled hooks, spoons etc., and a landing
net and gaff completed our outfit.
After breakfast on July 25th we slid
round the old point, below the flagstaff
and with a yell to those left in the shanty
glided out into the lake for the first six
mile stage of our trip. After covering
the first mile and a half to the connection
with the lower lake, we passed under the
railway bridge and settled fairly into our
swing. But aloaded canoe is a slug-
gish animal at best, though it does carry
way better than a light one. Again, in
a wind, it presents less surface for the
squalls to take hold of, but on the other
hand, carries far less free board with
which to face the sea.
The next five miles took us through a
fleet of islands, with here and there a
summer cottage—seven in all, I think—
but too many, far too many, for earnest
seekers after peace—and bass. It being
perfectly calm, we crossed the largest
open stretch in comfort, for we boasted,
only three inches freeboard amidships,
and landed at a log cabin where, by pre-
arrangement a team and driver awaited
us.
With plenty of straw, and the use of
all the available blankets, etc., a canoe
can be cacried securely in aspring wagon
over any road where such a wagon can
go. Such acareful packing and roping
was soon found necessary on this occa-
sion, over the ‘‘trail’” which tor the next
three miles we followed. Through the
second growth, up at some impossible
angle, down at a worse, heaving and
bumping over the rounded, igneous
backs of the native rock, branches occa-
sionally caught in and torn off by the
horses’ harness—thus we proceeded at
the slowest of walks. That even our
few spare moments might be profitably
employed, a swarm of mosquitos dis-
turbed by our passage settled upon us
with unwearying persistence.
This ‘‘road”—as our Jehu called it in
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enthusiastic moments—is the one used in
winter by the weekly mail, so as to get
the advantage of the six miles over the
ice.on the lake. In what seemed a very
long time to us, we reached the end of
this via dolorosa. A broad sandy beach
spread in front of us, beyond—the mid-
dle distance broken by a couple of small
islands. Over to the left, high cliffs rose
sheer from the water’s edge, and the dis-
tance was bounded by rolling hills—
where, we suspected, lay the outlet.
Behind us lay the second growth and on
the edge of this a couple of log cabins—
one bearing the title ‘‘Post Office:”
We soon launched the canoe, walking
out in the gradually shoaling water to
load her. Then, witha shake of each
foot and a hop we were off for the next
stage of the day’s journey. By this time
however both the Boy and I began to
feel certain serious symptoms which at-
tack a healthy person at least three times
daily. We stopped at the first island
and after a short dip—for the heat was
excessive—had the sardines and coffee
of the noontide snack soon ready.
The first meal on a trip! How differ-
ent to the last. The one taken with all
the enjoyment in prospect, imagination
crowding the coming days with possible
adventures—furnishes oppportunity for
endless speculation. The other—always
lingered over regretfully, with every-
thing in the glowing past, is largely
reminiscent.
On this occasion we discussed the lake
as a possible place to stay in. From a
fishing point of view—the first question
of course—it lacked nothing. | had
seen splendid bags made here by the few
who had taken the trouble to get to it.
Black bass, of the small-mouthed variety
and of an average weight which would
satisfy the most ambitious, flourished
here in large numbers. With them were
a few so-called ‘‘pickerel’’--really ‘‘doree,”’
and, in the depths of the lake—as in
most northern waters—lurked the salmon
trout. No, certainly the fishing was not
our objection. It was the openness of
the water, the lack of islands—five in
all—the regularity of the shores, and the
want of feature or character which dis-
satisfied us. It is hard to get all that
one wants in this world. At the old
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place, we had two lovely lakes, a hun-
dred islands, points, bays and channels;
but the fishing was going off and the
visitors coming on.
We gazed at the five miles of open
lake: that stretch meant high seas in
anything like a wind—all right for sail-
ing, the reverse for fishing. Then the
islands were not at all pretty, and none
of the five took our fancy. From a bare
conical sugar loaf at the outlet I deter-
mined to secure a better view of the lake
as a whole—meanwhile, I appealed to
the Boy. ‘‘Pass,” said he, laconically.
For the next two hours we poked about
the northern shore, paddling up to with-
in touching distance of huge overhang-
ing rocks, with profound depths of inky
water beneath. Presently, in a bay, we
found a beach of fine quartz sand. Off
came our ‘‘duds,” and we again sought
relief from the blistering heat. ‘Then,
feeling more
energetic, we
struck out for
the outlet to
find a camping
place before
sunset. We
paused at a
lumber camp
en route, but it
being deserted,
we soon moved
on. An _ hour
before sunset
we reached the
conical hill at
the out le t.-
Here we landed
to look back at
thelakethrough
which we had
passed, andforward to that which we
had heard lay beyond. We -soon
reached the top—some two hundred feet
high—walking easily up the slope of
smooth igneous rock. Looking back,
the broad expanse of our last lake lay be-
fore us. It presented alovely open
scene, placid now, and beautiful with the
sun declining behind it. Yet that very
openness and lack of islands displeased
us. Weturned. To the southeast, to the
east, and tothe north spread a network
of channels, islands, points and bays.
THE NOON-TIDE SNACK.
From our elevated perch, beyond the
middle distance we could descry the glint
of still more water; through cunning
gaps in the trees on necks of land, fur-
ther bays betrayed their presence. At
our feet, through a narrow pass in the
rock, the waters of the lake behind us
escaped into that before. Twenty yards
from this gap, in the bay below, lay an
island of about an acre in extent. The
whole scene stretched silent, bathed in
the setting sunlight before our enrap-
tured eyes,
‘‘This,” said I, ‘‘may be our ‘Pisgah,’
and that, our ‘Promised Land.’” But
the Boy entertained more practical ideas
and had retreated to the canoe for the
camera. We then proceeded to record
photographically the silent sunset scene
which on three sides surrounded us.
Then we hurried down to the cance and
paddled to the ‘‘narrow gateway” in the
rocks into the
fascinating be-
yond. Here,
h o wever, the
three-foot notch
which formed
the outlet was
further ob-
structed by the
remains of an
old dam, and
this necessitat-
ed a short lift,
only about
thirty teet, into
the water be-
yond which we
found to be but
acouple of
inches lower on~
the far side.
The nearby island plainly invited us, we
reached it, found in its rear a huge col-
tection of driftwood, and on its northern
side, towards the open, the rocks drop-
ping wharf-like into unknown depths of
water. In a little V in this shore,
floored, Strange to say, with an inch of
sand, we beached the canoe, and imme-
diately proceeded to make camp. An
opening in the trees a few yards wide
offered an ideal spot for a tent, so while
the Boy cut the necessary ‘‘browse,” I
packed the outfit up from the canoe,
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started a fire, and within half an hour
with the tent pitched, we were ready io
sit down to ‘‘grub.’’
At the beginning of a camp meal, con-
versation is conspicuous principally by
its absence, consisting as it does chiefly
of curt requests for necessities. ‘*When
body gets its sop, and holds its noise,”
the politer parts of man begin to assert
themselves and an interchange of ideas
occurs, the more spontaneous for its mo-
mentary suppression. Presently there
came a sign of contentment. ‘‘This,”
said the Boy, meditatively spreading
marmalade on a piece of toast and bliss-
fully unconscious of its dripping on his
trousers—‘‘this is pretty scrumptious.”
The remark was ambiguous—he might
mean the marmalade. 1 was pondering
over this before replying when it oc-
curred to me, apropos of nothing, that
the opposite rocks, dropping sheer into
the water fifty yards away looked
‘‘echoy;” so, instead of answering, |
shouted loudly and explosively. Instant-
ly my voice was flung back, clear cut
word for word. The Boy jumped. Not-
ing this additional attraction to the spot,
every other advantage being already
there, I replied, ‘‘This is not only scrum-
tious, my boy, this is perfection.” And
thus ‘‘Camp Perfection” spontaneously
named itself.
Then we discussed the possibilities of
fishing. A hundred yards away, through
the natural rock ‘‘gateway” lay our last
lake, stocked, as we knew with the best.
There was therefore that at least to
count on. What this much larger lake
held for us, beyond its glorious scenery,
was a matter of speculation. Perhaps
we might live in one and fish in the
other; time only would show.
Meanwhile the sun sank andas if it had
been a signal, a growing hum from the
trees behind warned us of the enemy’s
approach. Suddenly hordes of mosqui-
tos fell upon us. Seizing our tin mugs
of tea, we fled to the tent, and once
there, with the net drawn we bid defi-
ance to the foe.
What a godsend that tent proved.
During the previous winter we had
planned it and, profitting by manya
desperate night in years before with or-
dinary tents, we had made this one
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really and absolutely proof against the
pests.
From the first we had realized thata
tent without a solid floor sewn in can
never be safe. With this in view we
worked. The result was a tent consist-
ing of triangles. The sides and floor
were triangles, each nine feet long and
six across the base. These were sewn
together in the form of a sort of cone so
that any of them could be used on the
ground and the other two as the sides.
By hard mental exertion we evolved
three doors, shutting shingle-like in a
water tight way no matter which side of
the tent was undermost. In addition to
these doors, around the opening of the
tent was sewn a four foot band of cheese
cloth which could be drawn together in
a bunch in the centre and tied like the
neck of a bottle, making the tent imperv-
ious to even ants, much more so to mos-
quitoes. One rope only supported this
tent, running from a peg at its rear
(where the sides and ridge converged
till they met in a point) up the sloping
ridge to the highest part of the tent (at
the doors) and then carried to the limb
of atree. This rendered it also a pole-
less tent, a great convenience. If atree
of sufficient height could not be found,
a pole seven feet long could be used,
outside the doors, Over this the rope
could be taken and there tied to any-
thing strong enough to stand a good
pull, In this triangular affair, albeit
somewhat cramped, for it was meant to
sleep in only—we lay and, finding the
atmosphere too hot to be pleasant, we
removed our clothes and remained in
puris naturalibus, to the further disap-
pointment of the foe. Personally, I took
delight in blowing smoke through the
cheese cloth at the grey pall of insects
which covered the surface outside.
It was hours before we could sleep—
who can on the first night in camp?
The Boy had never been under canvas
before, and sleep was the last thing
which occurred to him. We did not try
to sleep; on the contrary we conversed,
passing from subject to subject with all
the illogical lack of sequence character-
istic of evening conversation in camp.
We discussed every conceivable sub-
ject—astronomy, anatomy, theology,
THE LUMBER CHUTE,
geology, politics and sport; and upon
these weighty subjects we aired our
opinions with a freedom and confidence
only found where the lecturer and audi-
ence are equally ignorant.
About midnight, in this manner,
when it had become cooler, and I was
just launching into a dissertation upon
the nebula theory, ala Prof. Ball, I dis-
covered that the Boy was asleep, and
had apparently been so for some time.
This accounted for the flattering silence
which had greeted my previous remarks
upon the planetary system. The exam-
ple however, seemed a good one, so,
giving the nebula theory a respite, I
pulled up a blanket and was soon drift-
ing away into dreamland.
The sun was high when we awoke.
To economize time in camp, the fire
should be lighted before the morning
dip, then by the time one is dry, the
coals are ready to cook on. A _ newly
lighted fire is a poor thing from a cook-
ing point of view, but when it has burned
down, if made of hard wood, all sorts of
culinary feats may be attempted on the
coals.
A FAMILIAR OBJECT IN TITLE NORTH LAND.
Bacon, for instance, may be done to
perfection after the manner of a certain
guide whom I once met. It should be
cut into the usual slices, then each of
these again cut into half a dozen pieces
about an inch and a half square. The
full supply should be dumped into the
pan at once and the resulting grease will
soon submerge the lot, boiling them in
fact. All the while the cooking is pro-
ceeding the bacon should be chivied
about in the pan sothat all gets a
chance. When the desired stage is
reached, and it comes suddenly, the fat
should be poured off and the bacon
eaten at once fromthe frying pan, with
the fingers after the manner of sugar
plums. It will be found that every piece
is cooked alike and cooked evenly. No
half burnt, half raw, contorted slices ap-
pear. This method not only cooks the
food to perfection, but also obviates the
necessity of plates and forks—a great
point, for what Stewart White says is
true, that anything that is not anecess-
ty in campis a hindrance. If bacon,
cooked thus be accompanied by potatoes,
roasted in the camp fire, with all the de-
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licious charred skin still adhering, little
is left for the hungry camper to desire.
Thus crossed legged or ventre a terre,
according to individual fancy, with the
frying pan between, a row of blackened
“‘murphys” beside it, and a goodly hunk
of toasted bread and butter clutched in
the dexter paw, we fortified ourselves
against the possible adventures of the
day.
Our artificial minnow and spoons be-
ing our only bait, we bent on the former
after breakfast, and started trolling at
once. There isa special fascination in
fishing in unknown waters. As one is
absolutely ignorant of the ‘‘good spots,”
a certain sixth sense must be called into
play. This sense is possessed only by
anglers, and enables them to recognize
a ‘‘bassy” looking spot. This morning,
however, no sixth sense seemed necess-
ary, and wherever we went along the
shores strike followed strike with extra-
ordinary rapidity. Our first fish—a
happy omen—proved to be a bass, a
pound and three-quarters in weight,
small mouthed, the proper greenish
black above and snow white beneath.
He proved well nourished and plump
withal, very different from the bass in
another lake I know of, which bite sav-
agely and hard, and well they may, for
owing to the scarcity of minnows there,
they have indeeda ‘‘lean and hungry
look.”
Following our usual custom in a new
lake, we gave him his freedom gladly,
first noting his weight. When, after
seme half minute, a most villianous pike
doubled up the little ‘‘Bristol,”’ the land-
ing net handle was unscrewed and the
heavy end applied with hearty good will
between his cruel eyes. Then the hooks
were taken out and his carcass sent
adrift to apprise his fellows of our atti-
tude towardshis kind. There is nothing
in the least attractive about a member of
this family. No, Esox Lucius is a
pariah and an outcast, a highwayman
among fish, and as such I have always
treated him. Witness Shakespeare’s
lampoon on Sir Thomas Lucy, making
use of an old belief ‘about the pike, and
the fact that at home the pike is called a
“‘luce:”
A parliament member, a justice of peace,
At home a poor scarecrow, at London an
asse,
If lowsie is luce as some volke miscall it
Then Lucy is lowsie whatever befall it.
If Lucius is not actually ‘‘lousie,” he
is at least the unclean, the hopelessly
evil, in whom is all manner of depravity
and wickedness.
Yet I constantly see references in maga
azine articles to ‘‘nice pike.” Yes, therc
often appears photos of apparently re-
spectable people in company with strings
of these slimy brutes, and happy in sueh
company. Yea, there be those who see
no difference in the relative amount of
sport to be got from the capture of a bass
and of a pike. Such have no discrimin-
ation. They both be fish, they argue,
and the pike the larger, ergo we prefer
the latter. To such misguided ones I
can only repeat, sadly repeat the Gospel’s
words: ‘‘Ye shall die in your sins.”
The third fish on our line actedin a
very different manner. He did not rise,
undoubtedly he was not a bass; nor
after one rush, did he come in stupidly;
ergo he would not be a pike. Lurking
dee down, he worried at the line, now
and then making a wicked rush to which
] perforce gave line. At last, out of the
depths, we peering down, could see a
yellowish shape appear with large lumin-
ous eyes. ‘‘A pickerel’’ said I, without
thinking, giving it the common misno-
mer. It proved to be so.
He we detained a while forthe purpose
of examination and identification. How
the name ‘“‘pickerel’’ was ever applied to
this fish is a mystery. With its high
dorsal fin, like aperch, its huge irri-
descent eyes, yellow color, rough scales,
entire absence of slime, its fighting qual-
ities, and its very roumd cross section,
it cannot be mistaken for the true pick-
erel, a smaller variety of pike. In the
St. Lawrence, this fish, owing to its yel-
low color, is called ‘‘doree,’”’ a good dis-
tinctive name, and one which we in Up-
per Canada should adopt. Its other On-
tario name is ‘‘wall-eyed pike,” again a
misnomer, as it is not a pike but a perch.
Releasing our third capture, we pro-
ceeded along the rocky shore, every min-
34
ute getting astrike, but unable to al-
ways ‘“‘hang ’em up.”’
‘Yank!’ the rod doubled sharply.
‘‘Got him this time,”’ said I, but the line,
after the first hearty pull ‘‘went soft”
and, as I reeled the creature in, a too
familiar flapping on the surface behind,
told us before wé saw him the nature of
the beast.
Some day, when I am called upon to
compile a fishing dictionary, this defini-
under B.
ition will appear ‘*‘Bass—
(ambloplites ru-
pestris) alias,/f
rock bass, alias,
goggle-eye, alias
d—fool, and
many other
names quite un-|
printable. This}
creature has nei
ther manners, |%
c onScience nor
soul. He nei.
ther fears God
nor regards man. |B
He is the ‘yellow
kid,’ among fish.
He is possessed
of but one idea—
to bite—to bite
at everything in
sight, to follow
the bait to the
very surface, yea
above it, blind
to all else and in
every way to
annoy and exas-
perate an ear
nest angler in-
tent on _ better
things. He may
be caught by the
dozen, hundred,
ton, or by cord
measure, but not
singly. He is utterly detestable and
past praying for.” Thus it will stand
written. ‘
I once tried fishing by moonlight to
refute the theory of my uncle that fish
would not bite at night. I skittered a
spoon, and, of course, raised a rock bass.
I exhibited him triumphantly—albeit the
HAPPY IN SUCH COMPANY.
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of his kind I had ever taken to
camp. My uncle was not in the least
put to silence. I said that fish could
not be caught;” he remarked, ‘‘you have
only proved another theory of mine i. e.
that a rock bass will bite even in his
sleep)”
In the present instance the size of the
capture took my breath away. I had
unwillingly caught fifty and sixty in a
day, losing half my bait and all my
temper, and not one had I seen over a
pound. This
one kicked the
beam at two and
a quarter. But
we did not pause
long to admire
Ais proportions;
a short examina-
tion to prove his
identity, and on
we went.
As we passed
close to the
shore, the move-
ment of some
small animal be-
| hind a stranded
| log caught my
»| eye. Thinkin g
ita ground hog,
I. turned away.
But, an excited
first
cupine” from the
Boy and a wild
groping round
his belt for his
“gun” told me
that a kill was
near. At last
the 32 was lug-
ged out. Bang!
the rock chipped
beneath the crea-
ture. Bang!
now over it, and the porcupine hurried
up the bank. A third shot only quick-
ened his gait and he disappeared into the
second growth. With a sweep of his
paddle the Boy sent us ashore, jumping
out into a couple of feet of water in his
excitement, tearing up the bank, banging |
away as he went. Iwas left more so-
+
whisper of ‘‘Por-
like.
ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA.
berly in the canoe to wind up the line be-
fore the minnow fouled the bottom.
Doing so, I counted the last of the six
shots.
Then, feeling safer, I climbed leisurely
up the bank and found the Boy standing
triumphantly over a dead porcupine.
The pose, however, was not a success.
One cannot easily look heroic while pull-
ing quills out of the fingers with one’s
teeth. The last shot, delivered at a
range of three feet, as the prey was
climbing a tree, had proved fatal. There
had been enough life left in the creature’s
tail though to implant a dozen quills in
the Boy’s incautious hand.
I said that I would skin the animal in
camp, so we loaded him gingerly on the
bow deck and proceeded.
All day, with a halt at the camp for a
snack, we trolled along the shores, and
wherever we went the strikes continued.
Now a bass, now a pike, now a doree
and occasionally a rock bass. We kept
a rough count on a piece of birch bark
and found that in numbers, between the
first three species, there was nothing to
choose. Perhaps the pike had a slight
advantage, especially in shallows and
over bits of drowned land, but in the
deep, rocky gaps and channels, the
quick earnest yank and_ succeeding
plunge astern betrayed the presence of
our old friend. We landed perhaps a
third of all that struck atthelure. That
is the drawback to all artificial bait. Its
weight is sufficient to allow a bass to
snap it from his lip with one fierce shake
as he leaves the water, tearing out the
hooks unless they are very firmly secured.
For all their fifteen hooks in gangs of
three, such baits can never hold a bass
or any leaping fish as safely as a plain
snelled Sproat hook. With the latter, if
any skill is used, there is no fear of los-
ing the fish, and the single hook is less
cumbersome and much more sportsman-
Added to this, fifteen hooks ina
landing net with a lively bass give occu-
pation for a quarter of an hour.
In the present case this was well illus-
trated. Time and againa strike would
come, the rod bend for an instant and
then relax. A quick forward draw after
this often led to arepetition of the
' Strike, and many were thus captured.
».
Ee
We weighed the larger, estimated the
weight of the rest and tossed all back to
their native element. All, did I say?
No, not quite all. The pike we executed
carefully and religiously and for this pur-
pose we used a gaff—anyone who has
seen the state of a landing net after lift-
ing out with it a pike, appreciates a gaff
In the death of each pike we could fore-
see with prophetic eye, next summer a
thousand bass fry more.
By sunset we had explored some few
miles‘of channels, examined many is-
lands and had caught a great many fish.
Our plan all day had been for one to
paddle, the other to fish until a dozen
had been landed. Then places were
changed. This gave each of us an even
chance and varied the monotony of one
occupation all day. That evening, round
the fire we discussed the situation. Cer-
tainly the lake teemed with fish. We
had caught and weighed a great many
heavy bass during the day. Of course
there were far too many pike present
(one would be too many) and the doree
were rather. a nuisance.
Bass were our only consideration and
the other varieties an incident. We re-
flected that our bait was calculated to
land pike and doree readily as they never
broke water, but for bass, although at-
tractive enough, it was not a success.
We had found during the day that the
larger the bass, the greater his chance of
escape from the artificial minnow. Over
and over again the rear propeller on the
bait would be doubled completely up
with the vicious twist and shake of a big
bass, while two of the hooks were
snapped completely off. We had had
some rare monsters on, but after the first
grand plunge, the minnow would be
thrown four and five feet with the shake
and snap of the monster’s head, to be
reeled in, bent and tangled. Thus we
had seen some very fine fish though of
course quite unable to estimate their ex-
act weight. Three and ahalf was the
top weight actually landed. The pike
ran from a pound to five, the doree the
same.
That evening’s meal was graced of
course bya bass, and what could be
more delicious? Nevertheless, few can
cook a bass properly. A fresh water
36 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA
fish has the most delicate of flavors—a
flavor easily lost. A fish that has been
dead an hour lacks much of this delicacy.
As for the things that are sold in the
markets—well, they are like the eggs
advertised for ‘‘frying only.”’ In cooking
a freshly killed bass the main idea is to
preserve this delicate flavor intact, and
everything which might impart a taste to
the fish should be kept away. Yet many
misguided ones use bacon fat, others
lard, and still others, yet more depraved,
‘any old kind” of grease which is to
hand. Of course, far from civilization
such a course has to be pursued. I am
only referring to summer cottages where
butter can be had. My own plan is an
extravagant one, a lump of butter as big
as the fist being necessary. The bass
should be scaled and cleaned dry; then
wiped carefully with a clean rag. The
pan, absolutely free from traces of any
former frying, should be heated, the but-
ter put in, and, when this froths up
nicely, threatening to overflow, the bass
should be carefully slid in. Then the
pan should be constantly agitated so that
the fish may never be still long enough
to adhere to the bottom. The butter
will flow over the fish, broiling him toa
delicate brown. Both sides should be
cooked to this brown color, in fact, by
this method it is hard to cook a fish too
much. No salt, pepper, nor anything
else should be added during the cooking
lest the fleeting flavor be lost. When
done, the bass should be eaten out of
the frying pan, with the butter, now a
a rich brown gravy, entire. A single
change into another dish will, to a cer-
tain extent, effect a deterioration in fla-
vor; and the fastidious one who insists
on his share being removed, will only
lose by the act.
I have said that the fish should be
scaled. Many prefer to skin them, as
being quicker and easier; but it must be
borne in mind, that the best flavor ‘in a
fish, as in a potato, liesin the skin, and
the skin helps to hold the fish together
while cooking—~a great point.
I remember taking out a chap fer a
day’s fishing, lighting a fire, and cook-
ing acouple of bass in this fashion for
luncheon. He had never eaten a bass
before, and never anything out of a fry-
ing pan He objected, insisted on a
birch bark plate, losing thereby the but-
ter and all the delicious crisp ‘‘scraps”’
which remain in the pan. But he be-
came wiser. In a week I had much
trouble in drawing the meridian across
the pan to his satisfaction, while he took
to the melted butter and ‘‘scraps” with |
an avidity that became embarrassing.
Of a truth one learns much and quickly
when cheek by jowl with nature.
Meanwhile the porcupine
waited for his skinning. I lugged him
into the fire light. There did not seem
to be a bit of him, save his feet, unpro-
tected by the thick set _ quills. After
poking him about with bits of stick, we
concluded that after all his skin was not _
desirable. Not to be quite|baffled how-
ever, I chopped off his tail, split it down
the under side, and skinned that—albeit
at the risk of my life. For the rest of
our stay at Camp Perfection, constant
exclamations of annoyance whenever we
sat down unguardedly, or walked about
without shoes, betrayed that the mur-
dered porcupine was still seeking ven-
geance.
For three days more we idled about
Camp Perfection, always finding some
new attractions to the place. At night,
we embodied these in ‘‘deathless verse,” —
working in the names that had suggested ©
themselves at different spots. 1 will not
inflict more than a_ specimen of this
twentieth century epic upon the readers
of ‘*Rod and Gun;’’ nevertheless the
poem is a masterpiece of rythmical in-
genuity, composed as it was under the.
influence of such varying emotions.
Canto XI.
Stanza (I think) 13.
patiently
‘“‘The view from the landing, enchant-
ing, commanding! !
Embraces a prospect of cliffs crowned
with green;
Beneath at their bases, reflected, the
faces
Of o’er hanging rocks in the waters
serene.”
Stanza 14,
‘‘Each spot has its story, cliff, rock,
promontory, \
oH a
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From episodes happening at various
times—
In front, where the trees thinned,
rock of the whirlwind
And baie de fiasco, and point porcupines.”’
the
The third line in stanza 14 gave us
much trouble with its internal rhyme.
The only perfect rhyme with “whirlwind”
being ‘‘girl grinned’’—the Boy’s sugges-
tion—which I rejected as unpoetical.
In the glorious still evenings, fleeing
from the mosquitoes, and floating idly
among the islands beneath the moon,
such effusions as this were ‘‘fomented.”
“And oft in the gloaming, when silently
roaming
Through watery channels and passes
untold,
From far out ’neath the moon’s beam
comes lone the long loon’s scream,
Flung back from the echoing cliffs seven-
fold.”
Again in line three of the above, the
' Boy - pointed out that all loons are not
. and peace.
necessarily ‘‘long.” While admitting
the truth of his observation, I refused to
sacrifice the alliteration and assonance
of the phrase for the far less important
consideration of sense. That third line
was always a source of trouble and an-
novance to us.
On the fourth morning the pattering of
rain on the canvas awoke us. This was
unexpected, as we had intended moving
our base farther upthe lake that day.
After breakfast, obtained without diffi-
culty, with supplies of birch bark at hand,
we settled down to kill time in our nar-
row quarters as best we could.
It was Sunday we calculated by a
somewhat hazy mental process. There
were no church bells to apprise us of the
fact, no one to tell us, for since we had
reached our lake, not a human heing had
we seen. This argued well for solitude
Meanwhile the east wind
was piling up the rack and by four o’clock
the rain had settled down to an all night
affair.
But the Boy was crazy to move. I
could see that the travelling fever had,
for the first time, seized him, and from
my own experience knew that there was
no cure. The fit comes without reason,
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and departs in an equally inexplicable
manner. While it is in progress, there
is but one thing to do—move—for in
moving only can one derive any satisfac-
tion and, no matter what the conditions,
in moving this satisfaction can always
be had.
Still, to move from our snug quarters
on such a day was distinctly silly. One
has to learn though, so I gave in, and.
during alullin the rain, we made a
record breaking pack up, taking with us
the dry ‘‘browse”’ under the the tent; for
the trees were dripping. After thread-
ing our way through half a dozen chan-
nels against the ‘‘flaw blown” gusts, we
faced the wind and sea on the five mile
stretch of the open lake beyond. I skirt-
ed the shore, keeping well bow on to the
rollers, and in this manner we crawled
along for a few miles until “the gloomy
day grew gloomier, towards twilight
falling.”
Coming at last to a point which we
had noted a day or two before, where a
fire place, lug-pole and rough table
showed that others had once passed that
was, I called a halt. We made a diffi-
cult landing in the seaway, lifted the
canoe high and dry on the rocks and,
while sufficient light remained, made
camp ina hurry. Here we thrice blessed
our tent, with its stout canvas bottom
pegged tightly over our supply of dry
‘browse.’ Into it we tumbled just as
the rain began again in earnest and the
squalls, coming down the darkening lake
drove the seas high against the rocks on
the nearby shore. It was a thoroughly
“bad” night, and like so many summer
nights in the northern country, it grew
exceedingly cold. But we, with the
pointed end of the tent toward the storm,
could afford to laugh at the elements, as
every moment we realized the contrast
of comfort within and cold and wet with-
out.
As a fire was out of the question we
sacrificed six of our candles to supply its
need. Cutting these in two, the twelve
lights were placed in a circle in the gro-
cery box in the tent. The bacon was
cut, half a dozen eggs dug out of their
safe retreat in the rolled oats, and then,
lighting up, we proceeded to fry. It
took time, for twelve candles do not give
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as much heat as one might expect.
When the candles had all melted into a
puddle of wax in the box, and the wicks
flared away threatening to start the
‘‘whole show” the meal was pronounced
ready. Only a minute more was necess-
ary to boil water for the tea, and then
the incipient bonfire was extinguished.
How we enjoyed that meal, albeit in an
atmosphere thick with candle smoke and
the reek of frying. In fact the tent has
never quite recovered from that evening’s
performance
and there still
clings to it an
odor strong 1 y
s uggestive of
many things.
That night
we hauled out
our map and
planned a hun-
dred mile loop,
beginning and
ending at Camp
P e rfe ction.
We were per-
fectly satisfied
with our lake,
but we wanted
to see what lay
beyond. Hav-
ing made jup
Our minds, we
turned in.
Somewhere
about midnight
I awoke witha
jump with a fe-
line ‘“yawl”
ringing in my
ears. TheBoy,
I could feel, was
also awake with
every muscle
tense. Again
came the screech, unmistakably cat-like.
‘What is it?’ muttered the Boy.
‘‘That,”’ said I with assumed noncha-
lance, “is a wild cat; listen again.”
From about a hundred yards away,
apparently near the shore, three times
was repeated the unpleasant sound. I
looked out. Everything was as black as
pitch, and a wild-cat, or indeed anything
else a yard away, would have been in-
visible,
THE BOY STANDING TRIUMPHANTLY OVER A DEAD
PORCUPINE.
ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA
‘‘T wish he would let me get to sleep
before he begins his caterwauling” grunt-
ed the the Boy, with an equally fine at-
tempt at bravado, as he turned over in
the __ blankets. But the turn, I no-
ticed, brought him against me, as |
snuggled down again to sleep. We
were not disturbed again dnring the
night, and when the morning broke
still, clear and serene, all thoughts of
midnight marauders vanished.
The Boy could hardly wait for break-
fast, so eager
was he to be
away. The
“fever” had
come on again
doubly stron g,
and I, myself,
felt stirrings in
my bloo d—d e-
sires to see what
lay beyond, be
hind the next
point, and the
next, and so on.
At last, with
compass on the
sack in front of
me, and map at
hand, we
under weigh.
The outlet lay
some thirteen
miles away, ac-
cording to the
map, and the
way lay through
a labyrinth of
channels, none
but the larger
marked on our
small scale draw-
ing.
We had start-
ed later than we had thought.
No one valuing his peace of mind
Carries a watch in the wilds so that, but
for a five minute ‘“‘spell” for a snack; we
kept pegging along until, after many
turns, and hope many times deferred we
reached the outlet towards sunset.
Here a sawmill and dam blocked our
way, and the Boy had his first real carry.
It was only about three hundred yards,
so that we were soon again under weigh
got »
es aln d's? (and
‘
.
ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. 39
with a hearty current under us now to
boost us on our way. The river, how-
ever, was a small one, as our lake was
its head water. A grassy point soon ap-
pearing, we camped and leisurely pre-
pared the evening grub.
Not to sleep too late the next day we
turned in early, soothed to slumber by
the drone of a convocation of bullfrogs
in a neighboring marshy inlet.
We got away promptly in the morn-
ing sliding down the river, round bend
after bend. But the current was going,
betraying open water ahead. Presently
we emerged through some low lying
marshy ground, ona five mile sheet of
water, dotted here and there with lovely
little islands. We paused here, as I al-
ways do on reaching open water, to get
the trend of the wind and seas. The
former we had heard in the trees above
us, and now found to be dead behind
and rising steadily. Away ahead I knew
the waves would be high, and running
before them in a loaded canoe no joke.
The Boy, not up to the game, condemned
the artful way I took the old Taouny-
awatha down that stretch. Making the
most of the long “‘tail’’ of lee beyond
each of the outlying islands, we sped
down the lake making long angles from
one point of vantage to the next. Be-
yond the last however a clear two
mile stretch Jay between us and the out-
let. We covered this at racing speed,
the wind doing most of the shoving,
while I had all I could do to hold the
canoe straight before the rollers. On a
little point ahead, appeared a cottage,
alas, civilization already. To this, how-
ever, we went to make sure of the out-
let, not wishing to go back against the
wind.
As we drew up before the landing,
backing water gently, rearing and duck-
ing to the waves, an old woman ap-
proached and asked us the time!! Ye
gods, had we come thus far, had we dis-
carded all but the necessaries of the
simple life, lived like aborigines and
dressed like them, only to be stopped by
the first; white person and asked the
time! It was a distinct and unpleasant
shock. It was also evident that civiliza-
tien was not far away. Perhaps—hor-
rors! they even held ‘‘garden parties” here!
We got our information however and
soon were in the river again, but not too
soon. A squall of rain swept down the
lake, sending us ashore to seek shelter
under the upturned canoe. It soon
passed, and with an increased current
we moved faster and faster down the
stream. Clearings began; presently a
log bridge appeared, another, and every
three or four milesa dam ana mill.
These latter necessitated carrying, but
the fever having us both in the grip we
toiled and sweated all day, rejoicing
when the quickening current drew us to
a rapid down which we sped in highest
glee. But the water was low, and the
consequent bumps too many.
About six o’clock, having made no
stop except to carry, we ran our last
little rapid, and here we came to grief.
A splintering bump brought us up in the
descent. Inatrice we were over board
in the stream bed, holding the canoe.
Wading thus ashore we wisely camped
at once, as 1 knew that a patch would
be necessary before any further progress
could be made.
Three punctures were the price of our
little mishap, but with canvas and shel-
lac with us, no serious delay would en-
sue. Wefelt satisfied. We were half
glad of the mishap as # made us stop
where we would not have stopped in
our yearning to put mile after mile be-
hind us before night. We also felt tired.
having covered thirty miles since break-
fast and made many carries. We were
hungry. I opened a tin of pork and
beans and dumped it into the pot. A
tin of corn followed, then a tin of toma-
toes, pepper and salt. Five minutes
over the fire, and ‘‘grub” was pronounced
ready. The ‘‘bouillon’”’ we drank out of
our tin mugs, then eat the solid matter
with bread and butter. This was fol-
lowed by bread and marmalade, then a
pint or so of tea. What more. could a
hungry man want?
(To be concluded next month. )
Wwic ic (eR. ic hs ay
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ONIAWITO
A Fresh Field in the Rockies.
BY MRS.
new point of departure must always
A attract one who has been a pioneer
= in the mountains, so when Bob
Campbell,the most experienced guide, and
best outfitter in the Rockies, with head-
quarters at Banff Alta, suggested, on my
return to Laggan from a ten days’ outing
with the Alpine Club in Paradise Valley,
that I should visit Ptarmigan Lake, in the
Palliser range of the Rocky Mountains, I.
was only too glad to avail my self of the
opportunity, especially as this recently
discovered district will be an additional
attraction to the chaiet at Lake Louise,
my favourite resort.
It will form as shown by a rough dia-
gram made for me by Mr. A.O. Wheeler,
F.R.G S., who
has been all over
the ground, a
series of three
new expeditions
from Laggan.
One that I took
to Ptarmigan
Lake returning
by way of the
Pipestone Val-
ley which would
take three days;
one by the same
route but con-
tinuing on to
Baker Lake and
waterfall that
wouldbe longer,
and one beyond Baker Lake to the Red
Deer River at the watershed of the Rock-
ies, then back to Laggan by way of the
valleys of the little Pipestone and big
Pipestone that would occupy at least a
week.
We intended to cross over the Ptar-
migan Pass at an altitude of nine thousand
teet but were prevented by an unforseen
obstacle as will be seen later.
On the twelfth ot July, 1907, therefore
weset gayly forth from Lake Louise Chalet,
Campbell on his raking 16 hand thorough-
bred Six Bits, [onacapital grey pony, by
name Eva, with a pack pony bearing our
oa
THE C.,P. R. HOTEL AT BANFF.
SPRAGGE,
camp outfit that rejoiced in the euphonius
cognomen of Hoggie, probably from its
greedy and engaging habit of stopping to
graze by the way ; we were further ac-
companied by a bob-tailed sheep dog
called Four Bits, that had adapted its
hereditary instincts to pack ponies for the
manner in which it endeavoured to
counteract Hoggie’s voracity by pulling his
tail, and biting his hocks when he at-
tempted to gratify his appetite, was most
amusing and effective.
When we reached the station at Lag-
gan, I discovered that the Pipestone
River must be forded, and it looked deep
and treacherous, with a current strong
enough to upset my pony’s equilibrum.
AsIlknewsome-
thing by bitter
experience of
mountain
water courses,
I decided to
walk across the
railway bridge
and remount
Evaontheother
side. I congrat-
ulated myself
not a little on
my _ perception
when I witness-
edthe struggles
of horses and
rider in the rag-
ing river for the
landmarks ot the crossing proper had
been washed away and Campbell’s big
chestnut promptly dropped into a deep
channel that soaked his master up to his
knees. Eva did better without any weight
on her back and eventually clambered
dripping up the bank where I mounted
astride and Campbell dismounted to wring
himself out as far as possible, for his high
boots were full of water. This opera-
tion over we turned our horses’ heads
towards the Palliser range and I led the
way upa steep mountain gulch, Campbell
bringing uptherear with Hoggiesandwich-
ed between us to keep him up to the mark.
ee
ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA
The trail was good and we made ex-
cellent time, rising ever higher and high-
er through beds of scarlet painter’s brush,
masses of wild laurel, coming at intervals
upon graceful groups of dainty white
columbine bearing enormous flowers. The
vegetation was most varied and the view
when we reached a higher elevation,
superb. We stopped at a clearing where
the trail forked to photograph the Bow
Valley east and west. Lake Louise was
plainly visible directly opposite us, nest-
ling like a turquoise matrix in her rocky
setting, with Mt. Temple to the east in
allits glory of glacier
and snowfield, while
Paradise Valley and
the Valley of the Ten
Peaks away to the
south cleft the rang-
es with the emerald
furrows of their deep
depressions. The
Bow valley opened
widely to the north
west with the line of
the Canadian Pacific
Railway following it,
in its further course
up silvery Bath
Creek. Looking east
we marked the Bow
again, threading its
way through a chain
of little lakes in its
chequered career a-
mid the Rockies and
foothills down to
Calgary and beyond.
I wasloathtoturn my back on sucha
panorama, but time was fleeting and we
must onwards and upwards by Corral
Creek, that formed frst a narrow canyon
where we entered it, then gradually wid-
ened into a valley enclosed between spurs
of the Palliser range, terminated eventually
at Ptarmigan Lake above timber line
where we made our camp for the
night.
Here we found Mr. Chapman, one of
the curators of the New York Museum,
with his artist companion Mr. Fuertes.
Both men had come hither by Campbell’s
advice with one of his guides to study the
nesting ptarmigan. They had begun
their labours in the West Indies in March
43
and followed the nesting birds on through
Florida, northwards across our own
prairie land, to the Rockies in order to
secure some Alpine species above timber
line.
I was much interested in Mr. Fuertes’
portfolio, with various studies of the
feathered denizens of the plain and moun-
tain and still moreso inalarge water
color he was painting of the view down
Corral Creek to Mt. Temple with rocks
and ptarmigan in the foreground, that
was to serve eventually as a background
for groups of these birds in New York
LAKE LOUISE CHALET.
Museum where Canadians may now con-
template it.
Their tent was nestled ona grassy
knoll just below the lake, as near their
work as the presence of firewood would
permit. Wecamped below them and
made our journey from Laggan of twelve
miles all up hill with a pack pony in two
and a half hours.
After lunch we paid a long visit to Mr.
Chapman who had secured all the speci-
men of ptarmigan he required with many
other fascinating Alpine birds he had pre-
served in formaline and cotton wool.
The two square trunks, that contained
them looked 2 problem to me for trail
and pack ponies.
“aNVT GIVYANA
GNV ssaound
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ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. 45
From their camp we ascended to Ptar-
migan Lake, a lovely sheet of glacier
water still covered at its northern end
with ice and completely enclosed by
rugged peaks with verdant and rocky
slopes marking the indigo waters with
numerous indentations. I sat down to
sketch while Campbell went on to inspect
the pass into the Pipestone valley, which
we must cross at an altitude of nine
thousand feet. His guide who had camp-
ed for a week at the head of Corral Creek
with Mr. Chapman and Fuertes, told him
it was impossible owing to the late sea-
son of 1907 and consequent depth of snow
to cross it with horses.
I esconced myself beneath the shelter
ofa huge boulder entranced with the
scene, while marmots, scampered and
whistled about me, and a snowstorm
drifted over the lake and me, producing
most marvellous effects of light and
shade as it whirled away by peak and
crag and the sin shone out again in an
azure sky.
Such days amid such surroundings
make impressions that are indelible, com-
pared with which ordinary outings are
as common place as conventional. When
I think of the possibilities offered by
good guides and outfitters off the beaten
tracks of civilization, the comfort with
which one can camp and travel, Iam
surprised that I do not meet dozens of
people instead of buta few scattered
parties here and there.
The Canadian Pacific Company is con-
tinually discovering and opening new
localities and trails near its mountain
hotels where guides and outfitters can be
obtained at reasonable rates, the larger
the party, the smaller the cost. Every
woman riding and camping in the moun-
tains should have a dunnage each, that
can be purchased at Banff, Laggan or
Field, and serves as a waterproof carry-
all for blankets, clothing, etc., toilet
articles may be further enclosed for con-
vemience in a small bag of some strong
material inside this ; she should also be
provided with a woollen jersey or sweater
and a slicker or oilskin coat, short at the
back and cut to fit the saddle ; further a
divided skirt with riding trousers, or
bloomers, and either strong low boots
with leather leggins or high boots.
Blankets and tents are of course provided
by outfitters with all necessary camp
articles end supplies.
I retired from the shores of Ptarmigan
Lake at six o’clock, Campbell not having
yet returned from his researches into the
pass. I could wait no longer, for him as
it grew cold at that elevation after the
sun disappeared behind the mountain
ranges; so I scrambled as best I could
Over water, rock and stone down to Mr.
Chapman’s hospitable tent where I was
entertained with tea and talk until my
guide appeared upon the scene and an-
nounced that the pass was quite impass-
able, the snow lying twenty feet deep in
some places.
Together we adjourned to our own
camp where he prepared mea most de-
lectable supper, later Messrs Chapman and
Fuertes joined us and we sat chatting
and exchanging stories, and relating ad-
ventures and experiences over our camp
fire until far into the night. Then I with-
drew to my unique tent that had once
been the property of no less a person than
Edward Whymper and was furnished
with all the comforts and conveniences
that mountaineer’s fertile brains could
devise, including a portable floor, that
combined and folded up inside it as well
as pockets galore. Campbell stretched
himself under a bush with his head on
his saddle and his dog at his feet and
slept so soundly wrapt in his blankets,
that I found it difficult to rouse him the
next morning.
We packed our outfit early and return-
ed to Laggan with Messrs Chapman and
Fuertes, an imposing procession of three
pack ponies and five riders. The Pipe-
stone had moderated its watery tran-
sports in twenty-four hours owing toa
cool night and was easily forded. Once
over the river, we had but three miles of
excellent carriage road to cover between
the station and Lake Louise Chalet, the
Alpha and Omega of our expedition.
TYPICAL OLD RED RIVER CART.
Once in a while you may still see one of these in a Winnipeg street.
Courtesy of O. S. Perrault, Secretary American Tobacco Company, Montreal.
Books of Interest to Sportsmen.
HE catalogue of Messrs. Hardy
Brothers, Alnwick, England, may
be well classed as a book of interest
to sportsmen. It is nothing less thana
volume and a volume of very particular
interest indeed to all fishermen. While
the illustration of flies in their natural
colors are attractive, the articles lend
themselves to the passing of pleasant half
hours and even the catalogue pages con-
tain enough to ponder over in dreamy
contemplation of past achievements and
confident expectations of future successes,
provided only one can procure the Hardy
outfit. Long years of practical experiences
have enabled the members of the firm to
provide for every possible requirement
and to add many things which though
not absolutely required have much to do
with the pleasures and the results of a
fishing trip. We note with interest the
increasing attention Messrs. Hardy
Brothers are acccording toCanada. In the
new addition of the catalogue in addition
to a page descriptive of the wonderful fish
ing the Dominion offers, another page is
given to the experiences of fishermen in
Canada, and a third one describing fish-
ing tackle recommended for use in British
Columbia. While there is material on
every page which cannot fail to interest
the fisherman there is much of a wider
and more general interest appealing to
all sportsmen. Necessarily the catalogue
shows some sameness, though the firm -
never fail to register an advance with
each issue and the last one in its arrange-
ment as well asin the great wealth of
valuable matter within its covers, shows 4
improvements upon every one of its pre-
decessors. The fisherman who possess a
copy may be trusted to consult its pages
often and he will certainly never fail to
find interest and instruction therein.
Salmon and Pigeons.
BY C. W. YOUNG.
S one who is beginning to feel
A somewhat like an old timer, will
"you allow me afew words in re-
gard to salmon and passenger pig-
eons, both of which are alluded to in
May Rod and Gun. As to salmon in the
Credit, 1am not in a position to speak
from personal knowledge, further than
that when a boy I remember catching
two or three fish of a few pounds
weight in the Spring Creek, a tributary
of the Credit, between Georgetown and
Stewarttown, which were supposed to be
salmon.
tively but I have often heard my father,
who was one of the first settlers of
Georgetown, say that when he went
there in 1843 or thereabouts, the salmon
were so thick in the river in the autumn
that if they did not move one could have
walked across on their backs dryshod.
Hired men, making an engagement,
stipulated that they should not have
salmon to eat more than so many times
a week.
About this time, however, or soon
after, the dams at Streetsville, Meadow-
vale and Georgetown were built and no
fishways being provided, the fish natur-
ally could not ascend to spawn, save an
occasional one which might work its way
up the tailraces. Trout and eels did
this and traps to catch them were kept
set continuously under the mills, a nice
mess being gotten almost every morning
at certain seasons.
The late Samuel Wilmot, who was
the pioneer in artificial fish hatching in
Canada, began operations in Wilmot’s
Creek, a short distance above the vil-
lage of Newcastle and for many years
spawned salmon there artificially. I was
at his place in the autumn of 1874 and
saw the troughs full of salmon spawn
and some forty spent fish in the retain-
ing pond adjoining. Some of them
must have weighed thirty or forty
pounds. They were haggard, dirty
looking things, with no more life in them
than carp or suckers. I was told by the
“ae
Of this I cannot speak posi-’
attendant that they were to be turned
into the river some night, and chased
into the lake a mile or more distant, as
if this was not done they would stay in
the creek and the farmers would kill
them with sticks. These were undoubt-
edly sea salmon (salmo salar). It was
the custom of the Wilmots to put a ring
in one of the fins of each fish that was
spawned; some of the ringed’ fish were
taken from time to time on the Atlantic
coast, and some returned to the hatch-
ery, at what intervals however I do not
know. I think I have been told that
1874 was the last year that the salmon
came to Wilmot’s Creek. Looking at
the stream from the car windows, nowa-
days, itis hard to believe that it was
ever frequented by so large a fish as the
salmon. In midsummer it is almost
dry. Dr. Murdoch in the May number
talks of the possibility of coaxing salmon
back into the Credit and providing for
their ascent up the river. but conditioms
are a good deal different from fifty or
sixty years ago. The clearing away of
the woods has reduced the Credit and the
Wilmot’s stream to small proportions
and the once clear, ice-cold water, is now
muddy and warm, suitable, in the lower
reaches at any rate, only for chubs and
such like vermin. It would hardly suit
the king of fishes.
Once in a whilesalmon still come upthe
St. Lawrence, however. A few years ago
two fish were speared under Mack’s mill
in Cornwall, about ten or twelve pounds
weight. One of these I saw and am
convinced it was a genuine specimen of
salmo salar. The same season, two
strange fish were killed near Morrisburg,
and a year or two later, two or three
near Barnhart’s Island, at the foot of the
Long Sault. I did not see these, but
from the description I got, they were
sea salmon also.
Wild pigeons were very abundant in
the days I speak of about Georgetown
and for a good many years later. I can
remember when there were immense
48 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA
flocks almost every year, and can clearly
recall seeing large crates of live birds
brought in that were caught in nets such
as your correspondent describes. A
stool pigeon was used, its eyes being
sewed up, and it was fastened to a tee-
tering perch which kept it constantly
fluttering and attracted the wild birds.
When a sufficient number had gathered,
the net was sprung and the catches were
often very large.
Any morning during the summer one
could go out before breakfast and with-
ina mile of the village get a dozen or
more pigeons with little trouble.
I remember on one occasion during a
winter trip in the county of Bruce being
given salted and smoked squabs to eat
at farm houses. These were killed
mostly with poles in the rookeries during
the nesting season and put away for fu-
ture use.
The last rookery I saw was in the
township of Melancthon, north of
Orangeville, in the summer of 1866.
On driving home we came toa cedar
and tamarac swamp, where hundreds of
thousands—perhaps millions—of pigeons
were resting. Asfaras the eye could
reach the trees were full of birds, many
not fully feathered, and packed as closely
as one now sees swallows on telegraph
wires. They were quite tame and were
little disturbed by passing vehicles. Our
only fowling piece was disabled—we had
been after trout in the Mulmur lakes and
were not expecting game at that season,
and we did not kill any of the pigeons.
As I remember it, we had a long drive
before us and could not wait any time,
or I have no doubt the birds could have
been killed with poles.
I was out of Canada after that for
some years, but on my return, in the
A fine gathering of talent was present
at the dinner of the Canadian Club of
New York. The chief point round
which interest and criticism has centered
was the speech of the Hon. J. H. Langly,
ex-Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova
Scotia. The hon. gentleman holds that
the inevitable developement of Canada is
spring of 1874, a party of us went out
to Gadshill, north of Stratford, one
morning and killed a dozen or so wild
pigeons. They were very scarce. We
saw not more than forty or fifty alto-
gether, and to the best of my recollec-
tion that was the last of them in that
part of Canada.
In the autumn of the same year, the
great northern flight of golden plover
passed over the section about Stratford.
There were a few plover there most
years, but that time they Were in very
large numbers and for a few days on the
highlands up the Goderich branch all of
us made good bags.
Where the pigeons went to still re-
mains a mystery. The last large breed-
ing grounds I heard of were some years
ago in Arkansas and in the Ozark Hills
in Missouri, but civilization has cleaned
them out of there.
A few years since my friend, Stanley
Waterloo, of Chicago, a well known nov-
elist and newspaper man, made system-
atic efforts to get track of the where-
abouts of the passenger pigeons. He
addressed letters to all the U. S. repre-
sentatives from Mexico south, asking
them to make inquiries for the missing
flocks and from their answers drew the
conclusion that they had gone south and
were still to be found in the high regions
of the southern hemisphere, but J] have
seen nothing since in print about them.
Once in a while rumors’ of stray
flocks come from Virginia and other
Southern States, but usually lack
confirmation. It is probable that like
the salmon and the wild buffalo, persecu-
tion and the disappearance of suitable
conditions,have made the pigeons extinct
in the regions they once frequented,
and they have gone never to return.
that she shall grow out of the colony
stage into that of alliance with the
Mother country. Mr. Bryce, the British
Ambassador at Washington, stated that.
the British people were never more proud
of Canada than they are today and he
lieves that feeling is heartily reciprocated
by the people of the Dominion.
A Boys’ Camp in Temagami.
A WORKING PARTY : JUNIORS AT COCHRANE CAMP.
| |AMP Temagami, or as it is more
(@ generally known, ‘‘Cochrane’s
: Camp” is charmingly situated in the
South arm of the lake on an_ island of
thirty acres, that is completely
sheltered and almost surrounded
by other islands.
This camp was first organized
some nine years agoby Cochrane,
a member of the Upper Canada
College staff,—himself, an en-
thusiastic camper. He conceived
the idea of getting together a
party of boys who had no par-
ticular plan or programme for
the summer vacation, and with
them touring through the Mus-
koka and Lake of Bays districts.
These canoe hours were so
successful that it became neces-
sary to establish permanent head-
quarters at some central point
where the boys could be trained
in all that pertains to camp life
before being sent out on camping
side trips.
Without hesitation Temagami
was selected as the ideal location
THE WAR CANOE OFF
lying as it does in the centre of
some thousands of square miles
ofthe best camping country in
the world. In its new location
the camp has grown and _ broad-
ened so that instead of a private
camping party, the camp draws
its members from all parts of the
Dominion, from Halifax to Van-
couver, with latterly a good per-
centage of cousins from south of
the border, while each year many
fathers and adult friends of the
boys lay aside the cares and wor-
ries of business, and unmindful of
the luxuries and shallow conven-
tionalties of modern life become
for a space, campers themselves
and boys once more.
Life at camp is both interesting
and varied. In the interior of
the island a space has been clear-
ed for baseball and other games,
which are played with the great-
est enthusiasm.
Many boys become exceedingly handy
in the way of tools and gain considerable
knowledge of rough construction work,
from carving out a paddle for them-
FOR THE DAY.
50 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA.
THE ISLAND BRIDGE:
selves to building a rustic bridge, wharf
or log cabin.
Novices soon become adept at manag-
ing acanoe or rowboat in the small
sheltered bay in front of the camp. The
water here is shallow with a firm sandy
bottom, and this advantage combined
with the fact that help is always
near practically eliminates dan-
ger to the youngest learners.
A regular course of instruction
in swimming is given, special
attention being given to learners.
For those more advanced the
certificate or medallion of the
Royal Life Saving Society is
granted to those who learn
something of the useful side of
swimming, that itis necessary one
should know before he can feel
really at home in or on the water,
or be well able to assist others in
need.
When competent, examina-
tions are held and awards given
in the following order of merit :
1. Elementary Certificate.
2. Proficiency Certificate.
3. Bronze Medallion.
4. Silver Medallion.
The latter is only given to
those who have successfully
THE REGATTA :;
passed the examination for the
medallion of the society, and in
addition, are able to perform
several aquatic feats, which in-
clude the ability to right and em-
pty upset canoe under two
minutes, to swim a quarter mile
in ten minutes, to take a clean
header from a height of ten feet,
a backward dive from a punt,
to undress on _ the surface
of the water, forward and back-
ward somersaults, motionless
floating, or ‘‘torpedo” for twenty
feet, and prove thorough ability
to handle skiff and canoe.
Very few so. called expert
swimmers are able to perform all
these feats, yet itis astonishing
what a lad can learn in a few
weeks careful tuition and a deter-
mination to succeed.
These classes. are personally
trained by Mr. Cochrane, who as
Honor@ry Representative of the Royal
Life Saving Society has had over twelve
years’ experience at this work and is
widely known as a leading expert and
authority in all that constitutes the art
of swimming.
The value of his work in this respect
FINISH OF JUNIOR SINGLES,
ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA.
BRIDGE BUILDING.
has been recognized by His Majesty King
Edward who has recently conferred upon
Mr. Cochrane an honor in connection
with the Order of St. John.
An experienced staff has charge of the
culinary arrangements at camp, there
being an abundance of plain wholesome
food ; while as a member of the
staff is a qualified physician,
provision is made _ in case of
possible sickness or accident. A
handsome booklet illustrated by
photos taken by members of the
camp and containing all detailed
information will be sent on re-
quest by applying to A. L. Coch-
rane, Upper Canada College,
Toronto.
Canoe trips are] arranged
throughout the season froma
day’s trip in the war canoe toa
distant part of the lake, toa
journey over numerous lakes and
rivers and through primeval for-
est for two hundred miles] or
more.
The longer trips are for the
more experienced boys only and
have the services of an Indian
guide while each party is in
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charge of a member of the camp
staff.
On these trips each boy learns
the proper way to _ portage
‘‘duffle” and canoes, how to pitch
and strike a tent, to act as camp
cook, and take turns at similar
duties for his own instruction
and the general good of the
party.
It is a trequent experience to
see a boy who finds a twenty
pound ‘‘tump” quite enough to
tote over a rough portage at the
beginning of the season, take a
quarter mile with the canoe on
his shoulders before long and
that without harmful strain, for
aboy is never encouraged to
attempt too much.
The quality of the lad’s endur-
ance, his rugged health, and the
firmness of his muscles, may be
imagined at the conclusion of a
holiday spent in this way.
Life in the open air, freedom from con-
ventionality and a self reliance that
means much for a boy’s future makes a
vacation spent in this way ideal. All the
surroundings go towards building up a
healthy mind in a healthy body— a com
bination which makes life worth the living
bake
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LOG ROLLING
BRINGING IN THE GAME AFTER A HARD DAY AT MERRYTIME HUNTING CLUB,
ROSSEAU, ONT.
A Fine Hunt of the Merrytime Hunting Club.
BY ONE OF THEM.
Tae is always a good hunt for
. the members of the Merrytime
~ Hunting Club, and that of 1907
was no less successful than its many pre-
decessors. _To begin with, the Club
has a fine hunting territory in the High-
lands of Ontario and the arrangements
at the Club House and throughout the
district are about perfect. The evening
of October thirty-first last year saw a
good company assembled at the Mon-
teith House, Rosseau, Muskoka, which
most readers know is one of the most
delightful parts of the abundantly fa-
vored Province of Ontario. The gentle-
men included E. Petticord, R. Morgan,
H. J. Friedrichs, R. E. Schubert and
George and Arthur Monteith.
A double team with a three seated
spring wagon and a single horse and
buggy were found necessary to convey
us and our belongings from Monteith
House to the hunting cabin. It was a
beautiful, clear, cold night but being
well wrapped up we enjoyed the nine
mile drive. On arrival at the cabin we
found Fred Draycott, known amongst
us as ‘‘Salvator,”awaiting us. He took
charge of our horses and ushered us into
the cabin. Refreshments, consisting of
good hot coffee and club sandwiches,
which the chef and his assistant had pre-
pared, were served and, after our long,
cold drive proved most acceptable.
The camp is beyond the settlements.
It is situated on an elevation overlook-
ing Draycott’s Lake in a deep forest of
virgin pine and hemlock, interspersed
throughout with occasional small lakes
and beaver meadows. The area of the
club’s territory is about six thousand
acres and about twenty-five miles of
trails from the camp to different runways
and points have been cut out. All the
trails are blazed, and an occasional three
notches are shown in the blaze on the
side next the cabin. All these trails are
well selected and nicely cleared out.
There is therefore no inconvenience
either in travelling to the runways or re-
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MERRYTIME HUNTING CAMP, DRAYCOTT’S LAKE, ROSSEAU, ONT.
turning with the deer when one has been
successful in shooting one.
As might be expected from its position
in the woods, the cabin is built entirely
of logs with the bark on, all corners be-
ing dove-tailed and well chinked with
mortar. As a result the place is cozy
and comfortable at all times. The size
of the building is 18x36 and is divided
into two large rooms down stairs, one
being the dining room and the other a
sitting room. Upstairs there are eight
good sized bed rooms, all furnished with
spring beds, mattresses, pillows, sheets,
blankets, spreads &c. At the rear of
the main cabin is a large kitchen and
leading from it is a bedroom for the chef
and his assistant. Near the cabin is a
farm house where the guides stay and a
barn in which the dogs are kept.
Although it was near midnight when
we retired the first night, we were awak-
ened before daylight and were so eager
for the hunt that not one grumble was
heard. All answered the first call for
breakfast, at which meal we had real
cream, bacon and eggs, lamb chops,
with French fried potatoes, hot rolls and
toast, and coffee. By seven o’clock we
had all finished breakfast and were hur-
rying out to our runways.
It was not long before there was bus-
iness doing. Arthur Monteith saw a
deer chased by the dogs but it was too
far off for him to risk a shot, Shortly
afterwards another one came along and
this he managed to secure.
George Monteith had not the same
good luck as his brother. He saw a big
buck which was too far away for him to
risk ashot, and- which the dogs ran
across the North Cardwell Road. Later
on he saw the dogs running two others,
making five deer in all started by them
on the first hunt.
The deer shot by Arthur Monteith was
taken to the cabin and we then hunted
to the south for the remainder of the
morning, seeing one down by Wilson’s
but failing to get a shot at the same.
After luncheon we _ hunted to the
northeast of the cabin, placing one man
BRINGING HOME THE BUCK ACROSS THE ICE.
MERRYTIME HUNTING CLUB,
ROSSEAU, ONT.
on the blazed trail on burnt rocks and
others on the Manitoba trail. During
the afternoon we had some splendid
runs. Friederichs shot a fine doe, Mor-
gan a nice yearling and Fred Draycott a
two year old buck. We carried them
all to the cabin and considered our ‘‘bag”’
of four for the first day an exceedingly
good one.
Our long day’s hunt, which gave us
much personal exertion in the open, pre-
pared us for the excellent dinner the
chef gave us and it is but a poor expres-
sion to say that we did full justice to it.
While our appetites were of the best the
meal was most tastefully prepared and
excellently served. In the evening we
fought our battles over again and en-
joyed them all the more from the contri-
butions made by those who had seen the
performances from different points of
view. Although our conversation took
some most interesting turns we were all
ready to retire early. Sound sleep at-
tended upon us and none could believe.
how quickly the time had flown when we
were called at six o’clock in the morning.
Although we got up, breakfasted and
prepared for the hunt a heavy downpour
kept us in camp all the morning. The
rain continuing after lunch we decided,
as the next day was Sunday, to take a
walk. Accordingly Geo. Monteith and
Fred Draycott went south of the cabin
but did not see any game. Arthur Mon-
teith, Schubert, and Petticord walked on
the blazed trail over Buck Hill and the
Burnt rocks, west on a new trail around
Concession Lake, on the Manitoba
meadow opposite Diamond Lake and
then in on the Manitoba trail to the
cabin. They had a splendid tramp
through some of the finest standing tim-
berin Muskoka and saw a great many
signs of deer.
When near the cabin two deer were
sighted on a hill. Although it was just
about dark an excellent shot brought
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EARLY BREAKFAST. MERRYTIME HUNTING CLUB, ROSSEAU, ONT.
one down but the other got away. The
dead deer was carried to camp and made
a fine addition to the number already
secured.
Saturday evening was a festive occa-
sion and though hunting incidents had
been few that day we still found a great
deal to talk about. However we were
ready for bed at an early hour though we
meant to have a late breakfast and in-
dulge ourselves a little on Sunday morn-
ing. Our breakfast hour was not till
ten o’clock and at noon Mr. W. T. Pem-
ber, of Toronto, turned up, having driven
in from Maple Lake. The day was cold
with light snow flurries.
Monday was fine though clear and
cold and we had an excellent hunt south
of Diamond Lake. During the morning
we had two splendid runs, though the
deer managed to slip through between
us and noone hada shot. George Mon-
teith and Friederichs each saw one but
not near enough to risk a shot.
Lunch was partaken of at Manitoba
meadows, andthe dogs were put out
north of Diamond Lake but failed to
start. Wecrossed north on the Burnt
rocks south of Two Bay Lake. Here
we had a splendid run but the deer cir-
cled and got away to the north. That
day was a blank and we decided the rea-
son to be that the deer had changed
some of their runways from the previous
year.
On Tuesday we hunted around Con-
roy’s bush and had three splendid runs.
Both George Monteith and Petticord
wounded deer very badly but despite all
our efforts each animal got away.
As we expected some new arrivals we
returned to the cabin for lunch and found
them awaiting us. The party included
Walter Nicholls, of Toronto; the Rev. S.
Daw and Dr. H.S. Griffin, of Ham-
ilton, and Bert Monteith. During his
stay amongst us the Rev. S. Daw was
christened Father, and enacted the part
to the pleasure and advantage of all of
us. He proved himself in every way a
real good fellow and also agood hunter.
In the afternoon we took our new
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comrades around Big Buck Hill on the
North burn. While we had several
splendid runs we only shot one nice
buck,
On the following morning we hunted
north of Buck hill, and Mr. Nicholls
shot a large doe at what we called the
Pot Hole. One of the guides shot two
small bucks.
There was quite a succession of bril-
liant misses; Morgan shot at two;
Friederichs, two, and Father Daw one—
all registering misses. To make up for
these Mr. Nicholls shot a nice red fox
and we started a bear near the Manitoba
meadows. His Bearship however de-
sired none of our acquaintance and re-
mained so shy that though we pressed
him several times we could not obtain a
shot at him.
Thursday was quite stormy but we had
a good hunt notwithstanding. A num-
ber of deer were started but all went
away to the north, where we had not
sufficient men stationed to prevent them
from passing and they all got away.
Several splendid runs were had in the
afternoon and Petticord shot a two hun-
dred and forty pound buck on the hill
above the Manitoba dam. Friedrichs
had four shots at the same deer but
missed it each time. We found that big
buck no light load when we trailed him
into camp that night.
There was some good hunting on
Friday. Inthe morning we ran several
deer out by Evans’. Morgan shot a fine
doe and ran another into the lake near
the cabin. The chef and his assistant
had several shots at it but the deer got
away, the boy being too anxious and
frightening it away to the opposite shore.
The hunt in the afternoon was in Con-
roy’s Bush north of the cabin. Bert
Monteith shot a small doe at the Beaver
Meadow runway. We also started two
bears and while one crossed to the Pot
Hole the other remained in the bush.
We were unable to get in a good shot or
we would have had their pelts.
Father Daw had several shots at a
deer and missing each time remarked
how extremely annoying it was to fail at
good chances. It was also difficult to
find suitable words in which to properly
express his disappointment at such un-
toward results. On arriving at the
cabin however he donated twenty-five
cents to charity.
On Saturday we hunted around Buck's
Hill and had quite a number of good
runs. Schubert killed a nice large doe
and wounded another. We had a lot ot
fun out of his description of his adven-
ture. He remarked, ‘‘You know I went
up tothe top of the knoll and looked
down into the valley where I had heard a
noise. I looked again when there was
two deer all alone. I shot him in the
feet and knocked him down. One got
away all bleeding everywhere. I run
after him but can’t catch him.” The
pitfalls of the English language were too
much for him in hisexcitement. Wesaw
some fresh bear signs, but were un-
able to find the animal.
Comings and goings marked our sec
ond Sunday in camp. Arthur Monteith
and Fred Dean arrived, and Father Daw,
Dr. Griffin, Mr. Zimmerman and Bert
Monteith left to catch the steamer calling
at the landing next morning.
North of Buck Hill was the hunting
ground on Monday, and while we had
no luck at all in the morning, Schubert
shot a nice buck near Two Bay Lake in
the afternoon. The hunter was nearly
lost but was found by Fred Draycott
who helped him to carry out his buck.
That night at the cabin we had quite a
celebration over Schubert’s success.
We saw many freshsigns of deer when
hunting on the north side of the blazed
trail and after stationing the men, suc-
ceeded in getting a run without anyone
seeing the deer, although it ran very
close to two of the hunters. Friederichs
obtained two shots at a fine big buck but
did not register a hit and the animal
turned and ran back over the hill. We
learned afterwards that this buck was
shot by John Scott at the Snider Dam,
and that he proved a fine big fellow
weighing over two hundred pounds.
Another fine buck was started at the
northeast corner of Diamond Lake.
The animal ran around the south shore
and up over Diamond Mountain. Arthur
Monteith had a good sight of him quite
close but was unable to get a_ shot.
Schubert also saw him but was too far
away for a shot.
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George Monteith was successful in
bring down a large doe and some stran-
ger shot another one in front of the dogs.
We also ran two or three other deer but
did not get any of them.
All the hunters, except Dean and
George Monteith, left the cabin the same
afternoon for Rosseau, the calls of busi-
ness being imperative and leaving them
no further chanceof lingeringin the woods
as one and all would very much have
liked to have done. They took out their
game and were in high spirits at their
successes, looking forward with strong
hopes of future successes in the same
territory.
Notwithstanding our diminished num-
bers. we continued the hunt and on
Wednesday,. the two hunters who were
left, accompanied by the Chef, went
carefully through a small piece of brush
near Evans’. No less than six deer were
started and though George Monteith
badly wounded one it succeeded in get-
ting away. This hunt was not distin-
guished for markmanship, Fred Dean
putting in two shots and the chef four
without registering a single hit.
At noon our numbers were reinforced
by the arrival of Arthur Monteith and
John Tunny and in the afternoon we
hunted south of the cabin. Two splen-
did runs were recorded without any re-
sult following. Later on we ran two
more deer out of another bush and Fred
Dean had two more shots but missed.
Three or four inches of snow fell and the
wind blew a gale.
More snow fell during the night and it
was very cold in the morning. We
started out across the blazed trail and
had most of the dogs on the chain. A
small black spaniel called ‘‘Barney” got
on a fresh track and we could not induce
him to abandon it. Although we scat-
tered to the runways no one caught
sight of either deer or dog and the latter
ran out of hearing. We scattered wider
still and were just giving upwhen Arthur
Monteith shouted that our faithful dog
was returning. Presently we saw a deer
ahead of the dog and as Dean had never
shot a deer he was given the preference
in shooting. He managed to drop him
but the animal struggled up and was
prevented from escaping by the dogs.
When down again Dean was told to
straddle him which he did. Soon after-
wards it seemed to dawn upon him that
something was amiss and it was funny to
see how quickly he moved off his perch.
After hanging the buck to a convenient
sapling we had a run south of Diamond
Lake. Two deer were run close to Lorn
Campbell but he did not see either of
them. Later on the spaniels brought
out a fine buck and Jack Tunny shot it.
By the time we got the two bucks tothe
cabin we were good and tired and also
hungry.
On Friday we started out early and
saw several deer tracks. A number ot
deer were started and the chef had a shot
at one but was not successful. Later on
the dogs started quite a number’ and
chased them in all directions but without
giving us ashot. Two further good
runs were made but the deer kept out of
range. Fred Dean shot a very large
buck which might have got away had it
not fallen through the ice which enabled
us to come up and finish it. The deer
was a beauty with a fine set of horns.
Arthur Monteith was recalled in con-
sequence of his brother’s illness and this
broke up the hunt. With the exception
of the chef and his assistant, who re-
mained to close up the cabin, we drove
into Rosseau that evening and left next
day for our several destinations.
An inventory of our game showed that
we had shot seventeen deer, twenty-
eight partridge and one fox, not a bad
record for one camp.
The game was quite plentiful, our
dogs splendid hunters, and while the
sport was good, the accommodation and
board at the Club House was of the best.
Indeed not one of us made a kick all
through and we had no need to do so.
On the contrary we are all looking for-
ward to the fall of 1908 when we hope to
be included in the fortunate ones who
will participate in the hunts of the fa-
mous Merrytime Hunting Club.
The Motor Boat on Canadian Exploration Trips.
BY EXPLORER.
suggested plans, the writer anda
friend, in June of last year, decided
onatrip tothe far north. It was not
the first time we had been in the woods
and consequently we hada good idea of
our requirements and saw to it that we
had a full supply. To Haileybury, Ort.,
we madeour way by rail through Toron-
to and North Bay, and from Haileybury,
by steamer across Lake Temiskaming to
North Temiskaming, Que. From that
point we made the overland trail to
Klock’s Farm on Lake Quinze. Here
we purchased a primitive skiff made of
three-quarter inch lumber and weighing
three hundred and seventy-five pounds.
In this primitive craft we journeyed
through lake and river to the Height of
Land on the route to James Bay. The
mosquitoes were so troublesome that we
decided to return home and wait until
these pests had deserted the field. We
likewise decided that next time we would
have amore speedy and much lighter
craft.
Ate a full canvassing of various
Accordingly, during the intervening
weeks we continued our preparations for
a further trip. Noticing in ‘‘Rod and
Gun” an advertisement by the Waterman
Marine Motor Company of Detroit, Mich.
we ordered one of their motors, placing
it in a sixteen foot steel skiff which we
had purchased at the same place. Early
September found us again at Haileybury
with our purchases. Here we put the
boat into the water and tried to start our
motor. In this we found some difficulty
and my friend, who is a warden of his
church appeared, from the wild look in
his eyes, to be thinking profane things
though he refrained from giving them
utterance. After losing and finding the
starting crank we finally got off and
made a pleasant and easy voyage to North
Temiskaming, a distance of fourteen
miles. Our motor gaveus no further
trouble once we had started and the trip
was most enjoyable and successful. From
North Temiskaming we had the boat and
motor portaged across to Quinze Lake
and there took to the water again.
Four of us embarked in the boat here
with some baggage and we towed a
loaded canoe up the lakes and rivers to
the Height of Land. Here we left our
motor while we made atrip of thirty
miles farther north. We should have
liked to have taken our motor farther but
we had only sufficient gasoline to cover
our return jourrey and wished to use it
for that purpose.
On our return we left the Height of
Land at two o’clock in the afternoon and
camped that night twenty-seven miles on
our journey. 1 think I am right in say-
ing that this was the first steel boat and
the first motor ever seen On these north-
ern waters. Experience demonstrated
the fact that our outfit was admirable for
the purposes of such a trip. The boat is
light weighing only one hundred and
eighty pounds and therefore easily portag-
ed. The motor is also light, weighing
but forty pounds and can easily and
quickly be attached and detached from
the boat, requiring the removal only of
three set screws. .
As one result of the trip the writer has
had numerous enquiries regarding boat
and motor and can speak in the highest
terms ofboth. The boat behaved splen-
didly all through and we had no difficulty
whatever with the motor except in the
way of starting. However we mean to
have our accessories in duplicate next
time and believe by such a method all
difficulties and accidents may be guard-
ed against if not avoided.
We think very highly of the motor and
considered that on this one trip it saved
us its entire cost, while as far as wecan
see, it is just as good as when we bought
it. Both boat and motor were novelties
to the Indians of that region and created
considerable interest among them as well
as inquiries on the part of any white
explorers and prospectors we encoun-
tered.
It was Sunday afternoon ona perfect
September day with the water as smooth
ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA
as glass when we left the Height of
Land. It was new on such a journey for
us to be able to stretch ourselves at full
length in the bottom of the skiff with one
tent for seats and another for the backs,
with nothing to do but smoke and admire
the scenery, and such scenery ! the motor
carrying usalong at therate ofsevenoreight
miles an hour. Such a delightful experience
does not come often in alife time. I never
had such a fine boat ride before and do
not expect to have another under just such
jike conditions.
One thing however we were unanimous
59°
upon—to take another trip the present
summer with our motor. We would all
advise those contemplating a boating
trip of any kind, but particularly one on
the northern waters, to communicate with
the Waterman Marine Company, Detroit,
Mich and secure one of their Outboard
or Porto motors. The enhanced enjoy-
ment of the trip willa great deal more
than repay any increased cost. We are
sure that in this particular all who fol-
low our advice will find their experience
agreeing with ours.
My Experiences in Shotguns.
A Successful Fox Hunt.
BY G. B.
| great many sportsman are interest-
A ed in shot guns, smokeless powder,
= how to load guns so as to obtain
the best results, the best kind of wad-
dings to use, and also in shells.
There must be numbers who do not
appreciate the splendid results that can
be obtained by the use of the right kind
of ammunition. They purchase their
supplies from the dealers and make their
way to the shooting grounds whether
they have the right or the wrong load
for their guns. When they obtain poor
results, instead of blaming themselves
they throw the burden on the guns or the
cartridges.
It is true that most dealers throughout
' the country stock only standard grades
of loaded shells. The hunter, however,
may easily, unless he is careful, get a
bear load to shoot small birds, or a bird
load to shoot big game. If orders are
placed with an experienced man or a
reliable dealer, and they are told for what
purpose the ammunition is required, no
difficulty need be feared.
Smokeless power is used today the
world over. It must be remembered that
it differs widely in its peculiarities. The
wads and pressure found suitable for one
kind does not suit another kind. There
SMITH.
are times when the hunter wishes to have
anextra close load at long range and
others when he requires a scattering load
at close quarters.
The general loaded shell is for open
shooting. A load with hard wads would
open the pattern while soft wads would
hold it much closer and penetration is the
same. Fully as much lies in the loading
as ina full choke gun. For instancea
medium charge, say three drams, high
velocity smokeless powders such as now
used, a Shell should be three inches long
with quick primers, together with greased
felt wads to obtain good results.
When a man goes fox or duck hunting
he reqires a heavy load. The majority
use a standard bought two and three-
quarters or even two and five-eighths
shell. Now let us say frankly thata
heavy load in a short shell will not kill as
far on an average asa lighter load and
leads to a waste of ammunition. The
reason is that heavy loads used in shot
shells cause great recoil, and startle the
game, causing the hunter to wonder at
his heavy proportion of misses where the
smaller load keeps the pattern together
and kills at longer range,
A heavy load requires long shells and
a gun chambered to receive them. The
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shortest shell that should be used is three
inches and threeanda quarter inches would
be better. The secret of success lies in
a long shell where plenty of thick wads
can be placed between powder and shot,
reducing the recoil and giving the maxi-
mum of penetration, and holding pattern
together.
For years I used a short shell and
with black powder it was not so bad.
With the high power smokeless powder
I couldnot get good results in short
shells with heavy loads. Smokeless
powder requires strong primers and only
with such primers behind them can good
results be obtained. Shells with weak
primers have little force. The charge is
partly shifted and leaves the gun bar-
rel before half the powder is consumed
with the result of varying the velocity,
the shot striking the object after the gun
is taken from the shoulder. With such
shells light or heavy loads make very
little difference. A strong primer is the
foundation of a good shell. With astrong
primer, a good combination of wads and
plenty of them, with different lengths of
shells in accordance with the game hunt-
ed, results should be obtained.
Powders vary largely and the wads and
pressure must be regulated accordingly.
A sportsman may think if he has his gun
chambered for a long shell it won’t han-
dle a short one for light loads. Just as
good results are obtained with short
shells providing they are loaded with ten
guage wads instead of twelve guage or
eleven guage. For allround shooting a
strong primed shell no shorter than three
inches should be used. If heavy loads
are used in even a three inch shell some
wild firing may result.
I have had many years’ experience in
testing shotguns, powders, combinations
of wads etc., which have taught me much
and I may say something later about the
loads, powders and wads I use as re-
sults of a long and varied experience. I
hope this matter of shotguns may be
taken up by others as I believe there are
many interested in the various questions
to which the use of shotguns give rise.
To vary the subject and perhaps induce
a wider interest I may add a few lines as
_ water.
to my winter’s fox hunts. I went out on
half a score of occasions, killed eight
foxes and some partridges and rabbits.
On two occasions I killed two foxes and
the first of these incidents occurred ona
day which I consider to have marked the
greatest hunt I ever enjoyed. .
I left home one morning with two full
bred fox hounds and after travelling five
miles returned home by another route
without finding a single trace of Reynard.
On a second attempt nearing home one
of the dogs took up a track and followed
without giving tongue. I concluded that
I would follow as well and did so being
led back to within half a mile of where I
had passed in themorning. The second
dog remained with me, this animal only
following fresh tracks. Finally we land-
ed at a large swamp and my dog went in
‘and made a noise which convinced me
that he was on a rabbit track. Finally I
heard the other dog and soon afterwards
Mr. Fox came out and headed across for
another swamp. I took a chance ona
long distance shot and my eight anda
half pouad Ithaca double barrel hammer-
less and three and a quarter inch Win-
chester leader shell did the business. The
distance as I afterwards measured it, was
seventy-seven yards.
Slinging my fox over my shoulder I
entered the’swamp to call the other dog
off the rabbits and dig for home. In my
efforts to get him out I entered some
willow thickets and got stuck on ice and
While I was endeavouring
to locate a place where I could cross, and
both dogs were near me, I caught sight
ot a second fox about fifty yards away
and going for all he was worth. I drop-
ped my fox, put up my gun, and speedily
made a second capture. Evidently the
fox had been chased by the one dog for
at least half an hour, before the second
dog started the first fox. They proved
to be two of the largest and prettiest
matched foxes I ever killed. I had six
miles to tramp home anda pretty heavy
load to carry. The total walk that day
was sixteen miles. All however seemed
easy after I had killed the foxes—two of
them in less than five minutes !
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Taming Wild Ducks.
-PaqNE of the interesting sights of
(@) the town of Whitby, Ont. is a flock
of wild ~ducks possessed by Mr.
George K. Thompson. The flock was
commenced by gathering some wild duck
eggs in the marsh and setting them under
ahen. The ducklings behaved them-
selves with due propriety until fall when
they betrayed considerable restlessness
and in all probability would have flown
away south had they not been confined
within a wire cage all winter.
These ducks will sleep at
night out in the snow if it is not
blowing and they do not need
water where they can reach snow.
They do not like soft food of any
kind and much prefer corn, wheat,
etc. If attentionis given to them
they speedily become tame, and
will eat out of their protector’s |
hands, though if neglected they |;
soon become wild.
In the Spring Mr. Thompson |
cuts one wing and allows them
the full range of his poultry yard.
He has put in a cement basin and
they pass half their time in swim-
ming around it. They begin
mating about the middle of Janu-
ary andif allowed to run together one
drake will take two or three ducks and
this party will stick together. They build
their own nests and commence to lay
about the first of May. (Inthe present
year they started on March 28th.) These
wild ducks will lay from twelve to fifteen
eggs and if robbed each day will lay from
twenty-five to thirty. When they become
broody twelve eggs are given back to
each duck. Every time the duck leaves
the nest, which is nicely lined with feath-
ers, she covers up the eggs. During the
incubating process, which takes about
twenty-four days, the ducks are very cross
and if at all bothered will fight fiercely.
If kept in a dry place the ducklings are
easily raised. They need only enough
water to drink and are fed on grain of
ADDISON H. THOMPSON,
any kind. They grow very fast if they
have access to green food.
Mr. Thompson has been breeding these
fine ducks for years and find that the
young ones always become restless and
would leave in the spring and fall if not
restrained.
In using them as decoys one needs only
to watch them to tell what is happening.
If a hawk comes they lower themselves
in the water and try to hide; if ducks come
they manifest their pleasure by quack-
WHITBY, ONT.,
WILD BLACK DUCKS.
AND A FEW
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ing and try to see them better.
In the fall Mr. Thompson cuts one
wing and allows them to run with domes-
tic poultry all winter. That probably
accounts for them laying so early in the
spring.
These wild ducks moult about the same
as domestic fowl but the process is fast-
er. When one feather drops there is an-
other about half way out. When the
wing feathers go they hide away until
they have their wings again.
Our illustration shows Mr. Thompson’s
little son Addison with a few of his wild
black ducks, and every one who sees him
and hears of these experiments takes an
interest in both the youngster and his
unusual flock.
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The Future of the Sportsmen’s Shows in Canada.
of the Sportsmen’s shows at Toron-
— to and Montreal, this spring, several
features of them are worthy of atten-
tion.
Nothing like a Sportmen’s Show has
been held in Toronto before, and it may
be said that a new epoch in the sporting
life of Canada, has
beeninaugurated by
that event.
The fishing and
hunting interests of
Ontario, and of
Canada generally,
are, in the opinion
of many people too
important to be ac-
Fig those who could not go to either
appendageofamag-
nificent display of
automobiles a n d
motor boats, and it
will be interesting
to see whether the
railways will allow
the motor people
always to set the
pace for them.
The game inter-
ests of Ontario, for
example, are be-
coming so valuable
and the scope for
game protecticn is
portantto the whole
country, that an ex-
clusively Sports-
MR. ARTHUR HAWKES
Superintendent of the Department ot Pub-
ferentiations in management, are part of
a system which will operate as a whole
when the various links are connected up.
The Canadian Northern Railway ex-
hibit was unique in other respects. For
instance, it drew from the Lieutenant
Governor of Ontario Sir Mortimer Clark,
a special commendation ; and even the
friendly rivals of the
youngest of Cana-
dian Railways, ad-
mitted that it was
entitled to all the
praise that it re-
ceived.
Ina general way,
of course, most
Canadians know
that the Canadian
Northernhas grown
very rapidly from
nothing into an im-
portant system of
transportation; but
not many _ realize
how large a share
ithas had in the
developement o f
modern Canada.
That is because the
men who havemade
the railway have
doneso much build-
ing that they have
taken very little
time to talk about
it.
Before the next
hunting season be-
men’s Exhibition _licity and Industry, Canadian Northern gins the railways
has already been Railway. that are associated
talked of. What in the Canadian
might be done in this direction was sug- Northern system will have over four
gested by the entirely new distinction of
the Toronto and Montreal Shows.
For the first time in its history the
Canadian Northern Railway was rep-
resented at an exhibition. It was fitting,
of course, that a start should be made
in Toronto, the headquarters of the six
railways, in six provinces, which though
they are at present separated one from
the other and are subject to various dif-
thousand eight hundred miles of line in
operation. The first train on a Canadian
Northern railway was runa few days
before Christmas, 1896,so that the growth
of the system has been, roughly, at the
rate of over amile a day for eleven years,
No one should have been surprised
that the Canadian Northern Railway put
up a remarkably good exhibition for its
first venture in the Show business ; but
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nearly everybody who saw _ it, was sur-
prised.
‘‘T was not the least astonished of the
visitors to the Toronto Sportsmen's
Show” writes a representative of ‘‘Rod
and Gun.’’ ‘*When I talked with Mr.
C. Price Green, Passenger Agent in
Toronto, who staged the exhibit, and
who was in charge generally,that popular
official disclaimed having done anything
remarkable in making a fine display with
the material at his disposal, and referred
me to Mr. Hawkes, who, he said could
tell me all about it.
‘‘Now I had neither heard of nor seen
Mr. Hawkes ; and on going to look for
him at the head office of the Company, I
wondered what manner of man he would
be, through whom the Canadian Northern
had made such an effective debut in the
exhibition world. I found a gentlemen,
with as little of the showman about him
as one could imagine, and willing to talk
in a matter of fact way about the success
of the St. Lawrence Arena.
I asked him why he had not caused
more talk about it before the Show be-
gan.
He replied ‘‘In the advertising business
there is atime to hold your tongue, as
well as a time to shout. Unless you are
running a show yourself, the time to be
quiet is when you are waiting to have
your quality proved. Stars are not pro-
claimed before they shine. Suppose we
had informed a waiting world that we
were going to have the best display of
trophies that had ever been assembled in
Canada, do you suppose that a single
person would have come to the exhibition
on that occount ? The public would ex-
pect us to be very much behind our friends
who have been for many years in the
business. It happened that the first in-
timation the public had that the Canadian
Northern had something really worth
seeing was the handsome and unexpect-
ed recognition ot Governor Clark. The
exhibit was there to speak for itself and
then everybody who saw _ spoke for it
too.”
‘‘But,” I said, rather tickled at this
curious blend of modesty and publicity,
‘*now that the show is over, it is another
story ?”
“Yes,’’ said Mr. Hawkes, ‘‘perhaps an-
ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA.
other story. It looks as though we have
made a reputation that we shall have to
work hard to live up to” and he pointed
to a stack of letters complimentary allus-
ions to the display. There is no time to
think we have done anything extraordin-
ary, and we shan’t weary our friends by
everlastingly talking about what is past
and gone.”
‘‘Did it take long to get the exhibition
together ?” I asked.
“Oh ! no,” said Mr. Hawkes ‘‘a few
weeks only and we had a great deal more
material available than we used.”
‘‘Why,’’said I, ‘fone would have suppos-
edyou scoured the whole of Canada, for the
collection.”
‘“No indeed, the whole business was
really very simple. You see we have
hunting country from which to draw. It
has not been hunted to death. Our people
have been so busy handling the produce
of the soil that the trophies of the chase
have been hitherto a minor consideration.
Important as it may be to develope sport-
ing traffic, it is only a small side line com-
pared with the handling of wheat and
iron and the myriad things that pertain
thereto.”
‘*Take what we call the Superior Divide
—petween Port Arthur and Lake of the
W oods—though the Rainy River is twelve
hundred miles from Toronto, it is in the
Province of Ontario. Here is a letter
from Mr. William Phair, of Fort Frances
on the Rainy Lake. Hehas lived there
over thirty years and says he would call
the whole country ‘The Big Game Val-
ley.’ Mr. Sloan who knows that terri-
tory thoroughly, has seen as many as
twenty moose ina day—this, of course,
is the fly time, when the moose seek the
water. Here isa letter from Mr. Mac-
Dougall, of Port Arthur, written six
weeks ago, saying that he had killed five
wolves already this winter and suggesting
that we organize wolf hunts for mext.
season. You see we are only at the be-
ginning of things.”
‘‘So I see,” said I, ‘‘and what about
fishing and water work, generally ?”
‘“‘The trout we have shown weighed
up to twenty-six and twenty-eight pounds,
They were caught by Mr. A.C. Tripp,
in what, for lack of any other comparison,
we must call the Turtle Waters, north of
ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA 65
Atikokan and Banning. Look over this
map of the Superior Divide. The dotted
line shows the old Dawson canoe route
to the Plains. Instead of turning south-
west from Lac des Mille Lacs, you can
portage across to the waters of the Seine
River and still find your way to Rainy
Lake and the river which divides Ontario
from Minnescta, and empties into the
Lake of the Woods. The Indians call
this whole country ‘‘Ka-Wa-Shag-im-ick”’
which means _ beautiful transparent
waters.”’
“*Now all this country has been a great
game preserve from time immemorial It
is a great deal more. Twenty-five miles
from Port Arthur the railway passes
Kakabeka Falls, higher than Niagara,
from which is developed the electricity
that lights and runs Fort William. A’
few miles further on are the Mattawin
iron mines, which begin shipping this
Spring. Still further is the Atikokan
iron range, which has produced a smelter
at Port Arthur. At Fort Frances and
Rainy River are some of the finest lumber
mills in Canada ; and the valley of the
Rainy River is a tract of magnificent ag-
ricultural land.”
“‘So I see there is a combination of
business and sport up in that country.”
‘‘Quite so, and the combination will be
even more interesting almost immediately.
This summer there will run a new train
service from Duluth to Winnipeg, the
junction point between the Canadian
Northern and the Duluth, Rainy Lake
and Winnipeg railways. American sum-
merers and sportsmen are coming north
all the time, and it will not be long be-
fore the Superior Divide will be an ex-
tremely popular resort for the city people
of the middle western states.”
*‘Already Americans are building sum-
mer cottages on the Lake of the Woods,
and I can take you toa hunting lodge,
twenty-five miles from the Canadian
Northern Railway, where some wealthy
people from across the border are breed-
ing silver foxes, and where they go for
fishing and rustication generally. As you
will see from the catalogue of our exhibit,
a considerable portion of our trophies
came from this territory.”
“That catalogue of exhibits, by the
way, was something new in a Sportman’s
Show, was it not ?”
‘*Yes, I believe it was, and the interest
taken in it more than repaid us for the
trouble of compiling it. Of course, it
might have been better ; but fora first
effort, it was not so bad. I hope we have
not exhausted our capacity to interest
the public. Perhaps by the time the next
Sportsman’s Show comes round, we may
think of something new. Interest in
sportsmanship is not confined to those
who carry rod and gun. The public ac-
quaintanceship with the wild life of the
woods is becomming more extensive
every year. The number of ladies who
were observed to be closely examining
our trophies with the aid of the catalogue,
was very large. I am sure that kind of
interest could be extended to school
children, to the general advantages of
Canada. More and more we are getting
back to Nature ; and the more wecan
spread knowledge of the denizens of the
woods and their habits,the more shall we
cause our own people to travel inour own
country, and learn its fascinating secrets.”
“Did you notice a small exhibit of iron
and other ores, which we call the ‘hunt-
er’s side line ?? ‘Hunt fora Moose and
find an Iron Mine’ My friend Mr. J. B.
Tyrrell, to whom we were indebted for
some of the most valuable features of the
exhibit—the Lieut.-Governor of Ontario,
you know, called special attention to his
Hudson Bay canoe, which we had pro-
cured—is very keen on the potential
value to the country of the exploration of
the woods, by which alone can we ascer-
tain the mineral wealth of the north rocky
country. The old way of taking possess-
ion of acountry, was to start out with
guns and shoot the human inhabitants
thereof. In amore casual way we can
subdue what looks like an unpromising
part of the earth by roaming over it with
a sportsman’s rifle.”
‘‘But you must not imagine that the
only sport we can offer you, is in the
mineralised section of Ontario,” Mr.
Hawkes wenton. ‘‘The western farmer
in many districts has first class game
preserves of his own. Look at this batch
of photographs, that illustrate my mean-
ing. Here arethe results of a day’s
duck shooting near Scarth, on our new
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line from Brandon to Regina. There are
pictures of similar sport between Saska-
toon and Prince Albert. This is a photo-
graph of a newly slain elk in the Riding
Mountains, not far from the slope which,
as many competent judges have declared,
is the finest piece of farming country in
the whole of America. That is a bear
caught in a trap a few miles from Prince
Albert ; and here are the pictures of the
hunt at Winnipegosis, which brought us
one of the finest moose heads in the Ex-
hibition. As for the country beyond the
existing wheat belt, well it is a story by
itself.”
‘“What about the country nearer home”
I asked, ‘‘you did not feature it so much
as the more distant territory.”
‘‘No we didn’t” was the reply, ‘‘because
the country nearer home is known either
by experience or by reputation, to sports-
men at home. You know, we ran a spec-
ial train from Parry Soundas far north as
Still River, last fall, and so made easily
accessible, for the first time, a great deer
hunting territory. For this summer, of
course, the railway will open as far as
Moose Mountain, thirty miles north of
Sudbury, so that for next fall, this whole
region will be open to the hunter. We
are thinking of the man who gets ahead
of the crowd and pioneers the way for the
more sedate summerer, who waits for ac-
domodation to improve.”
‘‘Neither did we say very much at the
Toronto Show about the fishing and hunt-
ing riches of Quebec and Nova Scotia.
We have so much material, and so much
territory, that we thought Montreal was
the more suitable place for dealing with
the eastern sporting possibilities.
‘‘Except New Brunswick, it happens
that our railways traverse or approach
the best sporting country in Eastern
Canada. This summer the branch from
the main line of the Quebec and Lake St.
John to Lachute touches the preserve
near St. Maurice River which is control-
led by that railway. The Lake St. John
region has beenfamous for many years
as the home ouananiche. This summer,
of course, the great event for all Canada
is the celebration ofthe Tercentenary of
Quebec, and, though I could talk a good
deal about the interest of historical pagean-
try I won’t, just now.”
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‘-But what about Nova Scotia?” I ask-
ed, ‘‘I did not know that the Canadian
Northern was operating down there.”
‘‘Ah!” said Mr. Hawkes, ‘‘you see. we
are such a modest people ; the fault is
really ours that the Halifax and South-
western railway is not known to you.
From no point of view has Nova Scotia
been justly appreciated. Itis the sim-
plest truth to say that her ocean shore is
the loveliest coast in America and has the
most delightful summer climate. I used
to be attracted to it asa child, when I
knew nothing about it except what was
on the map. I wondered how many miles
you would have to walk, if you kept along
the water’s edge from Guysborough to
Yarmouth. I do not yet know how far it
My interest has been narrowed down
to the shore from Halifax to Yar-
mouth. The Halifax and Southwest-
ern Railway, which connects these two
towns, is two hundred and forty-eight
miles long, and a trip over it gives youa
wonderful panorama of landscape, bay-
scape and oceanscape. When I was last.
in Halifax, a Government official, at con-
siderable labour, satisfied me that there
is seven hundred and one miles of coast
line between Halifax and Yarmouth.
There is nothing like itin any other
country that I have ever heard of. Every-
thing you want for recreation is there.
The boundless Atlantic, the rugged cliffs’
that menace ships in winter ; the sweep-
ing bay ; the multitudinous islands ; the
gentle tide, lapping the protected sward;
the fish that come in shore ; the back-
ground of hills, subdivided by purling
trout streams, and backed by deep reces-
ses in which moose and bear abound; and
everywhere a people hospitable, ingen-—
uous and capable of great things, as all
people are who have for long generations
been removed from the busier currents of
the world. To see Nova Scotia under a
summer sky is to be in love with it, and
I should be very much surprised if, be-
fore very long, it is not one of the most
frequented sections of Canada.”
I have given exactly what he said.
Now that it has started, it looks as though
the Canadian Northern knows how to
talk as well as to build and exhibit.
A Fine Athletic Performance.
JHE encouragement of legitimate
si sport is always praise-worthy and
next to regularly constituted clubs
perhaps no better way of advancing
the cause can be found than when the in-
itiative is taken by business men and the
scheme developed amongst their own em-
ployees.
The McClary Manufacturing Company,
Head Office, London, Ont., give an an-
nual ten mile road race, and Good Friday
morning of each year is ared letter day
in London sporting circles.
This year particular interest was at-
tached to the event owing toa decision
to run the contestants over a circuitous
route and in different directions. The
purpose of this innovation was a desire
to overcome that spirit of quitting which
besets a runner when he sees the others
far ahead of him. Onthe ‘‘divided” plan
one half of the contestants were unaware
of the doings of the other half. Hence
fighting enthusiasm amongst the runners
was maintained to the end.
The race was a proof of what good
training will do for a man who wants to
contest in long and fatiguing trials ot
endurance. Arthur Kingsmill, the win-
ner, made the ten miles in one hour and
thirteen minutes. When he came in he
was rather played out, but showed far
better condition than the other runners.
The race was scheduled to start at ten-
thirty, but did not get away until ten-
forty.
The start was made from the Welling-
ton Street Office of the McClary Manu-
facturing Company, going north and
south, and then returning west and run-
ning to Byron Bridge and over it, and
then back to the city and the starting
point.
At exactly seven minutes to eleven
Kingsmill arrived at the office from which
In the British House of Lords a bill
_ prohibiting the importation of plumage
has been introduced by Lord Avebury
better known as Sir John Lubbock, the
distinguished naturalist.) The measure
is framed on similar lines to one already
in force in New York state. In a mem-
a ay
he had started one hour and thirteen
minutes before, and was the winner of
the handsome trophy that had been pre-
sented by Col. Gartshore, and in five
minutes Albert Jolly was declared the
winner of the gold medal, and a few
minutes more found James Tamlick the
possessor of the silver medal, both of
which had been presented by Col. Gart-
shore. :
ARTHUR KINGSMILL.
Who Won the McClary Ten Mile Race
at London, Ont., in One Hour and
Thirteen Minutes.
The committee in charge were; J.K.H.
Pope, John Walton, Geo. Neilson, J.
Walcott, G. Tripp, W. Hayden and C.
Crossby.
orandum attached to the bill his Lord-
ship says that unless the British parlia-
ment follows the example of the New
York Legislature [the extinction of the
most beautiful species of bird life is only
a question of time.
Ontario, Forest, Fish and Game Protective
Association.
In the latter part of April the Secretary
(Mr. A. Kelly Evans,) visited New
Brunswick upon the invitation of the
Association of that Province and address-
ed meetings at Fredericton, St. John and
Moncton. At the capital he also address-
ed the members of the Legislature and on
each occasion created such an impression
that the cause has undoubtedly received
a great impetus throughout the Province
as a result.
At St. John, the meeting was also ad-
dressed by Mr. J. Fraser Gregory, who
spoke as a lumberman and advocated the
adoption in New Brunswick of the policy
recently pursued in Ontario by placing
the word ‘‘Forest” as the first in the
title. He attributed forest fires to far-
mers clearing their land, stating that
lumbermen knew too well the devastation
caused by such fires not to use every
precaution against them. He urged that
in season and out of season the farmers
should be warned against the dangers of
allowing fires to start He thought the
Province would have to pass similar
forestry laws to those of Quebec and ad-
vocated the prohibition of the exporta-
tion of pulpwood in order that they might
have more pulp and paper mills in the
Province.
Mr. Evans described the lamentable
condition into which fish and game pro-
tection in Ontario had fallen when he
took up the work. This condition was
due to the apathy of the great body of the
people and the selfish interest of an un-
scrupulous portion of the population on
the other. He described Protective As-
sociations as democratic and educative—
democratic because open to the whole
people and desiring to obtain their mem-
bers from all classes of the people, and
educative because they realize that no
matter how excellent the laws on the
Statute books they must have public
sympathy on their side or a whole army
of wardens could not enforce even ex-
cellent laws. The scheme was also pat-
riotic inasmuch as the best use would
be made under it of the country’s nat ur-
al resources. He described the wonder-
ful change made by effective protection in
the State of Maine and pointed to con-
ditions in Europe where with great popu-
lations forestry still went on together
with inimense quantities of game being
secured.
At Moncton, Mr. J. T. Hawke, Presi-
dent of the Board of Trade, was in the
chair. This gentlemen dwelt particularly
upon the need for forestry protection and
described the results of such protection
which he had himself seen in Germany.
He remarked jocularly that there did not
seem so much need of game protection in
Moncton as in the summer and fall, forest
monarchs were in the habit of parading
the streets, visiting the stores, jumping
through windows and walking through
the railway yards, made their way across
the river. Mr. D. W. Clinch, the Secret-
ary of the Provincial Association, gave an
account of its history and said it was
intended to place ‘‘Forest’’ as the first
object of protection in the. Association’s
title.
Mr. Evans, in the course of his address
paid particular attention to fishing, advoca-
ting the restocking of salmon rivers and
trout streams and the provision of fish
hatcheries. There should be a non-resi-
dent rod tax even if only a nominal one,
as sucha tax was always popular. He
said he was particularly struck with the
intelligence shown by the licensed guides
of the Province.
The Hon. C. W. Robinson said the
people of the Province were just beginning
to recognize the wonderful assets they
possessed in forest, fish and game.
Several guides gave personal experien-
ces and testified to the excellent effect
of protection on both game and fish. The
meetings throughout were highly suc-
cessful.
On the evening ot May 8th, Mr. A.
Kelly Evans addressed a full audience in
Association Hall, Toronto. on the nece s
ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA.
sity for more efficient protection of our
forests, fish and game. He showed how
interdependent these assets were one
upon another and how necessary the
protection of the whole were for each of
them. He paid particular attention to
food fish whichso much concerns Toronto,
and indeed the inhabitants of all Ontario
towns,and said the interests of the public
had been sold for about two hundred
votes from fishermen. In Maine eight
hatcheries were maintained with the
money received from the fishermen and
some was left over for school purposes.
Mr. Evans spoke strongly againgt any
proposals to introduce the Quebec system
into Ontario. He described the ‘‘poor
settler” of the north as the ‘‘two legged
wolf’? who was responsible for the dis-
tcuction of moose and deer, and not the
visiting sportsman. Mr. Evans recom-
mended the erection of hatcheries for the
Province, the selection of fish and game
overseers for fitness and no other con-
sideration and the prohibition of the
export of food fish. By permission of
Dr. Hornday the audience had the advan-
tage of seeing the series of slides of pic-
tures of Big Game in British Columbia
thrown upon the screen. These photog-
raphs are unique and were only taken by
Mr. Phillips, under great difficulties and
after many failures.
During the visit of Mr. A. Kelly Evans,
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Secretary of the Ontario Forest, Fish and
Game Protective Association, to Moncton,
N. B. a branch of the New Brunswick,
Fish, Forest and Game Protective Asso-
ciation was formed in that centre with the
following list of officers :—
President—R. Clark ; Vice President
—L. H. Higgins; Secretary-Treasurer—
A. H. Lindsay; Executive Committee—
E. W. Givan, Hon. C. W. Robinson, A.
C. Chapman, James Doyle, Dr White,
Dr LH Brice, Dr. Somers,. J. W.-Y.
Smith, A H.Newman, Hon. F.J.Sweeney,
this executive may be increased.
At a recent meeting of the Parry Sound
branch ofthe OntarioForest,Fishand Game
Protective Association the following of-
ficers were elected for the ensuing year:—
Honorary President — John Galna, M.
BoP:
President—W. L. Haight.
Vice President—H. J. Complin.
Secretary-Treasurer—George Moore.
Executive Committee—Messrs Ireland,
Macdonald, J. G. Johnston, Hives, and
W. B. W. Armstrong.
On the fifteenth of last month Game
Warden John H. Willmott of Beaumaris
Ont., fined Thomas Sawyer and William
L. Killeter, junior, twenty dollars each
for allowing their hounds to run at large
during the close season for deer.
“Guns and Gunning.’
} facturers of arms and tools the J.
=~ Steven’s Arms and Tool Company,
of Chicopee Falls, Mass., have now joined
the army of publishers and published a
delightful book entitled ‘‘Guns and Gun-
ning.”” The letterpress and sketches are
the work of Mr. Bellmore H. Browne, a
well known artist and Arctic explorer,
and Mr. Dan Beard, whose writings must
be known to many of our readers, has edit-
ed the work. The whole aim of the book
is to give information upon outdoor life,
to describe the joys of the wild, free
untrammelled existence in the _ back-
Hee succeeded so well as. manu-
woods and the best means of making that
life enjoyable. For this end the whole
field is reviewed and it is not too much
to say that with this book as a guide the
novice need have no fear. The results of
long and varied experiences are his, and
although one’s own personal experience
must always count for a great deal much
that is of value can be learnt from those
who have previously covered the ground
and gone through the ever varying life of
the outdoors. The book consists of
seven chapters and in the course of those
seven chapters the whole essence of that
life is to be found. Bird shooting is given
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the pride of place and
which is devoted to this fascinating sport,
at once shows a master hand. Beach
birds are reported as affording better sport
on the Atlantic than on the Pacific coast
but they are decreasing in numbers each
year andthe author believes the only
way of saving them is to prohibit their
sale and protect them during the Spring
migration. ‘‘Every sportsman should
limit his bag.” Hunting with the rifle
is a chapter covering a great deal of
ground and the accounts of the execution
done by a.22 calibre rifle makes very
interesting reading. ‘‘The most distress-
ing part of hunting is that occasionally
a wounded animal escapes and dies a lin-
gering death. The hunter should never
allow an animal to die in this manner. I
have seenan uneducated Indian travel mile
after mile in pursuit of a wounded animal
for no other.reason than to end its suffer-
ings. This crime happens less among
real wilderness hunters than among
sportsmen, and it should be carefully
guarded against.” A chapter is devoted
to the shotgun which by reason of the
extreme long range of the modern rifle
has been relegated to the position of a
small game arm. It is however described
as a splendid wilderness arm, its only
drawback being the weight of the am-
munition. A description is given of the
best methods of making one’s cwn bullets
for shotguns, which are accurate up to
eighty yards when loaded with ball and
will prove satisfactory in hunting big
game. ‘‘Shooting with a shotgun dif-
fers from rifle shooting in certain par-
ticulars. Where rifle shooting is metho-
dical calculation and precision, shotgun
shooting is guess work and quickness.”
‘“‘The beginner must ‘‘paddle his
own canoe” in learning to shoot. He
must practise faithfully and trust in his
own judgment as no one ever learned to
shoot from reading books. One thing is
absolutely essential tor good shooting,
and that is a gun which fits the gunner
perfectly. Men are built on so many
different patterns that one gun _ will
not suit everyone.”...... ‘The man who
has hunted exclusively with a shot gun
finds it hard to change to arifle. Asa
rule he ‘‘overshoots”’ at first as he forgets
the rear sight, but at running game his
knowledge of wing shooting comes to
the first chapter,
his! .aidtoe ce ‘‘Nowadays, shells are
so cheap and so much better than the
average man can load that it does not
pay to experiment. Shooting is a sport
that offers untold pleasures to those who
follow it, and as most of us seldom get a
chance tohunt big game, the shotgun
becomes our favorite arm. With a good
dog and gun a man can wander off into
the country and lose himself in the beauties
of Nature ; worry drops from his should-
ers and he is once morea boy.. So long
as there are trout streams and rolling
hills where the grouse and quail hide,
there will be men who love far more a
day well spent with Nature, than money
and the roar of cities.” Wild-fowl and
Upland Shooting are the titles of two
chapters dealing with duck, goose, part-
ridge and other bird shooting and both
will be found of the deepest interest to
the sportsman. With the majority of the
writer’s conclusions it is easy to agree
and it is perfectly plain even to the most
casual reader, that both these chapters
are written by one who has had very full
experience of the different shooting about
whichhe writes. Mr. Browne believes
that ‘‘with a fewsimple laws well enforced
we should have an unlimited amount of
birds for years to come. Outside the
selling of game no laws should be needed.
No man who is interested in birds can
indulge in ‘‘Spring Shooting.” No man
who has any self respect will load him-
self down with more birds than he can
use, or sell game. Now, if all of us re-
frained from selling game, from Spring
Shooting and unnecessary slaughter, we
would need no game laws. The game
butcher is the enemy of all self respecting
sportsmen and should be treated as such.
There are two more enemies of our game
birds with which we are all familiar—the
cat and the trap.’’ Mr. Browne is severe
upon the cats and believes there is only
one method tor dealing effectively with
the evils of cats and traps—destroy them.
Chapter six is taken up with a Brief His-
tory of Firearms, attention being called
to the vast changes made in the arms of
offence and defence by the discovery of
gun powder in the fourteenth century.
Improvements have centinued ‘‘until to-
day we have guns that kill further than
the eye can sight the mark and that shoot
with unnecessary rapidity.”” In particular
Fy »Y
_ resistance.
water and feed, the necessity for neatness
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have firearms played a most important
part in the history of the Western Hem-
isphere. Without firearms the early set-
tlers and pioneers would have been ina
bad fix and the settlement of the whole
of America would have been indefinitely
postponed. The old long barrelled muz-
zle loader became an American institution
and it is astonishing how much was done
by its means. ‘‘Even at the preseut time
there is no firearm better suited to a wild-
neress trip than the old percussion cup
muzzle “loader...:.... because of the
lightness of itsammunition and thevariety
of charges that may be used.” ‘‘The
modern gun has given us two important
points : that single shot rifles are unsur-
passed for accuracy, and that smokeless
powder is superior to the black powder.”
There are two strong reasons why boys
and young men should become skillful in
the use of firearms—first that they may
be able to defend their flag and home a-
gainst any aggression and secondly for
the physical advantages to be derived
therefrom. ‘‘There is probably no life
more beneficial, physically,for a man than
the life of a hunter. Besides building up
the muscles and sinews it produces those
traits of character necessary for success
in life. Frontiersmen the world over
are noted for their hardihood, courage
and resourcefullness.’’ Animpressive warn-
ing against carelessness in the use of fire-
arms appropriately winds up this section.
The last chapter ison The Wilderness
and many hints are given in it which will
ienable the nexperienced to gain from
those who have been through the trials
and troubles all must endure who follow
the lure of the wild. In the woods one
learns that trails follow the lines of least
The importance of wood,
and order, hints on tents, flies, fires,
stoves, baking fires, frying fires, roasting
fires, boiling, cooking utensils, camp
cooking, grub, beds, packing, packing
horses, packing dogs, man packing, ford-
ing streams, pack fording, pole fording,
hunting and still hunting are all given in
_achatty style which imparts knowledge
in a most interesting way. Still hunters
will be interested in the concluding sen-
tence of the observations on their favorite
recreation. Addressing a city man, un-
_ used to the woods, the author says after
,
yak
the man has had one trial of the kind
‘‘The next time you go still hunting you
travel one foot where before you moved
twenty and see game where before you
only saw tracks and fresh beds.” In
conclusion a farther caution against care-
lessness with firearms is given and it is
added that those trained to the use of
weapons in their youth are rarely careless.
The last sentence of this most interesting
book will well bear quotations :—‘‘Let
your bearing towards your gun be one
of constant watchfullness. Let your en-
joyment of hunting lie in the pleasure of
studying the habits of wild animals, and
in doing well a man’s part in the dangers
and hardships of the wildnerness hunt,
Let your desire be to kill what game you
do asa man rather than to killa lotasa
butcher. In this way you will grow
younger as you grow old, and the fresh-
ness of the fields, the dignity of the
mountains, and the laughter of the clear
streams will enter into and bea part of
you.” In the preface, Mr. Dan Beard
suggests the formation of Steven’s Rifle
Clubs for boys aud young men for the
purpose of practising shooting at targets,
thus fitting themselves for vacation trips
in the woods, developing manly self con-
trol and calm resourcefullness, the mark-
ed characteristics of their forbears. The
Company promise to do all In their power
to encourage and help such organizations
in their work of perfecting themselves in
the proper care and use of firearms.
This is a public spirited proposition of
the right kind and equally open to Cana-
dians as to the young people of the
States, It is no doubt true that those
who learn about firearms in their youth
respect them the most and are the least
likely to have accidents with them. It is
further true that self reliance is gained
by acompetence in their se such as
nothing else can give. A copy of the
book, paper be
sent to any of our readers applying for
the same to the J. Arms and
Tool Company, Chicopee
for twenty cents and the Company has on
hand a limited stock bound in cloth for
thirty cents. It is a book which can be
confidently and heartily recommended to
in covers will
Steven’s
Falls, Mass.
all sportsmen.
THE THIRD ANNUAL CAMP.
Rules and Regulations.
The camp is for the purpose of enabling
members of the Club to meet in the
mountain regions of Canada, and _ Grad-
uating members to receive the assistance
of the Club in qualifying for active mem-
bership.
Date.
The camp will open on Tuesday, July
7th, andclose on Tuesday, July 15th.
Railway Station.
The nearest station on the Canadian
Pacific Railway is Rogers’ Pass, half a
mile easterly. Parties going direct to
the camp should purchase tickets to this
place. Those whoso desire may go to
Glacier House, the Railway Company’s
comfortable hotel at Glacier Station, two
and a half miles southerly. An endeavor
will be made to have the trains stop at
the camp at the summit.
Transportation.
The camp authorities will provide for
transportation of baggage from and to
Rogers Pass station, without charge, but
will not do so from Glacier House.
Members may arrive at the camp by
the afternoon train of July 6th.
Who May Attend.
Accommodation will be prepared for
two hundred persons, and applications
therefor will be registered in the order in
which they are received by the secretary
of the camp, due allowance being made
for distance.
Except as hereinafter provided, the
camp is open to Club members only. All
members belonging to Honorary, Active,
Associate and Graduating grades may
make application for accommodation.
Duly accredited representatives of lit-
erary and scientific bodies, of the leading
daily papers, of standard magazines, and
professional photographers will be given
the same rates as Active members.
Active and Associate members are
privileged to bring their wives or hus-
bands, but they will not be entitled to
Active membership rates.
Charges.
Active members, and those placed in
the same category with regard to rates
will be charged two dollars ($2.00) per
day while at the camp. This does not
include hotel expenses.
Graduating members who qualify for
Active membership will be charged at the
above rate.
All others will be charged three dollars.
($3.00) per day.
Members arriving before 12 o’clock
(noon) and leaving after that hour will
be charged a. full day. No half rates
will be given.
Transportation of baggage to and
from the camp, from Rogers Pass sta-
tion, and on the various expeditions will
be provided without additional charge.
Transportation of baggage to and
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from Glacier House will be charged fifty
cents (50c) per lot, additional.
No person attending will be allowed
more than forty pounds (40 lbs.) of bag-
gage. Ifin excess, transportation will
be refused until the weight has been re-
duced. No trunks or boxes can be
handled.
Those using saddle ponies on the var-
ious expeditions will be charged one dol-
lar ($1.00) per day for the use of each
pony.
Clothing.
Those climbing require heavily-soled
leather boots, well set with nails. Knick-
erbockers, puttees, sweater and soft hat
furnish the most serviceable costume.
No lady climbing who wears skirts or
bloomers will be allowed to take a place
on a rope, as these have been founda
distinct source of danger to the whole
party. Knickerbockers, with puttees or
gaiters and sweater have been found ser-
viceable and safe.
It is unnecessary for ladies to wear
knickerbockers around the campfire.
Outfit.
_ Baggage should be as light as possible
and consist of two pairs of blankets
-weighing about fifteen pounds (15 lbs.),
an ‘‘eiderdown” or ‘‘comfortable,” a
small feather pillow, a change of clothes
and boots, toilet articles, towel, soap, etc.
A sleeping bag may be substituted for
the blankets and ‘‘eiderdown.”’
Members are recommended to come
supplied with snow glasses and drinking
cups, but a limited supply of rubber cups
and colored glasses will be on hand and
can be had at cost price.
Climbers should come with the soles
of their boots well set with nails. Swiss
_edge-nails can be had at the camp.
General Information.
Members to be eligible for the priv-
ileges of the camp must be in good
standing; that is, have paid their dues for
the current year.
You are requested to notify the under-
signed of your intention to attend the
camp, at the earliest possible date, so
that proper provision may be made.
Members allowing their applications to
remain until the last moment must not
feel aggrieved if they cannot be accepted.
Swiss and other competent guides will
be in attendance for all climbs and ex-
peditions.
It is hoped that the usual rates will be
obtained from the Canadian Pacific Rail-
way Company. Applicants will be noti-
fied later. It will probably be found,
however, oninquiry of your railway sta-
tion agent, that the excursion rates to the
Dominion Fair at Calgary will permit of
a very cheap rate to and from the camp,
which will be located little more than ten
hours’ run from Calgary.
Badges will be supplied at the camp.
Annual Meeting.
The third Annual Meeting of the Club
will be held at the Rogers Pass camp.
The election of officers for the second
term of two years will then be declared.
How to Obtain Membership.
Nomination slips for membership and
general information concerning the camp
can be had on application to the under-
signed secretary of the camp, or to the
secretary of the Club: Mes. H. J.
Parker, 160 Furby Street, Winnipeg.
Remember, unless otherwise specified
herein, the camp is open to members
only.
Climbs and Expeditions.
The scenery of the Selkirks is quite
different to that of the Main Range.
The rock formation is of a much older
series and, owing to the heavier precipi-
tation, the permanent snow line is ata
considerably lower altitude; for the same
reason the forest growth is of a tropical
luxuriance, and extends up the mountain
sides to near snow line. In July, cloud
effects are at their best and the varied
contrasts of timber, ice, snow and rock,
canopied by masses of white cloud,
charm and fascinate the eye and fill the
memory with piciures that are long re-
membered.
Location of Camp.
The camp will be pitched on the actual
summit of the Pass, at an altitude of
4,351 teet above sea level. Immediately
surrounding it are: Mts. Macdonald,
Avalancbe, Cheops and Tupper—all are
splendid climbs. Mt. Tupper has been
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ascended only once and is one of the
stiffest climbs of the entire system.
At the end of a shoulder of Mt.
Cheops, in full view from the camp,
stands a giant rock figure, so closely
resembling the ‘‘Little Corporal” that the
spur has been named ‘‘Napoleon.”’
High up on the edge of Mt. Tupper
(formerly Mt. Hermit) may be seen the
venerable Hermit and his dog.
Official Climb.
Rogers Peak and Swiss Peak of the
massif Mt. Rogers and Mt. Hermit will
be the official climbs. It will be a two-
day climb, one night being spent at the
C. P. R. hut, situated at timber line on
the southern slope of the mountain. The
altitude of Rogers Peak is 10,536 ft.; of
Swiss Peak 10,515 ft., and of Mt. Her-
mit 10,194 ft.
The'Rogers Amphitheatre.
The Rogers Amphitheatre contains
Swiss Neve and Rogers Glacier, and fur-
nishes magnificent illustrations of the
action and eroding power of glaciers.
The roadto Mt. Tupper lies along the
right moraine. Swinging to the left
from the hut, the heights of Mt. Sifton
may be scaled.
Bear Creek Climbs.
Bear Creek flows from an amphitheatre
between Mts. Cheops, Ursus Major and
Ursus Minor, and passes close to Rogers
Pass station.
It is a valley of distinctive type, a val-
ley of huge rock-falls. Immense blocks
of rock may be seen here with trees
growing on their summits. It is a favor-
ite haunt of the ‘‘Whistler.”’
From the valley may be reached Mts.
Grizzly, Ursus Major, Ursus Minor and
Cheops.
Mt. Sir Donald,
This monolith is a mountain of moods.
Though only 10,808 feet, it is subject to
climatic conditions and the condition of
the snow and schrund at the base of the
rock berg will regulate the possibility of
climbing it so early in the season. If
possible, two ascents will be made.
The Illecillewaet Glacier at its base is
worth a visit, and a party will be ar-
ranged daily, Expeditions also will be
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sent to Perley Rock and the upper neve
of the Glacier.
Asulkan Valley.
Of all wonderful Alpine valleys the
Asulkan is the chief. A rushing, whirl-
ing torrent, silver waterfalls, spurs of
grand primeval forest and snow-capped
peaks high in mid-air, form the chief
characteristics for the five miles of its
length to the tongue of the Asulkan
Glacier.
At the head of the velley a camp will
be placed, where those desirons of cross-
ing the Asulkan*Snowfield to the | Pass
may spend a night. The Peaks, Castor,
Pollux, Leda, the Dome, the Rampart
and Mts. Afton and Abbot may be reached
from this valley via Sapphire Col, between
Castor and the Dome. These peaks can
also, and most easily, be reached by the
path leading to Mt. Abbott from Glacier
House, via Marion Lake.
Cougar Creek Valley.
A delightful pony trail through grand
old woods, showing peeps of wondrous
scenery, leads from the Illecillewaet River,
past the Loop, and turning sharply to the
right travels up the Cougar Creek Valley
to the site of the Selkirk Caves—dis-
tance, nine miles from camp.
days’ round trip will start from camp
every day except the first, stopping one
night at the Caves, and returning the
following day via Baloo Pass and Bear
Creek. Those who wish will be given
an opportunity to visit the Marble Caves,
situated in a bed of shattered crystaline
limestone.
Peaks that may be climbed from the
Cougar Valley, are: Mts. Bagheera,
McGill, Cougar Peak, Catamount Peak,
Ursus Major, Ursus Minor and Cheops.
Cougar Valley is of two distinct types.
The upper is glacier-cut and of the kind
known as a ‘“‘Hanging Valley.” It is
guarded by Pt. Lookout, from whose
eerie heights the length of the lower val-
ley is swept by the eye. The lower
valley is water-cut and the sides ceme
together in a sharp ‘‘V.”
A curious feature of the valley is the
‘‘Wind Crack” where a strong current of
air issues from a crack in the rock side,
probably caused by a water blast in cave ,
interiors.
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Other Peaks.
There are numerous other peaks with-
in reach: Eagle Peak, so called on ac-
count of the perfect resemblance of an
eagle perched on its edge; Avalanche
Peak, Uto Peak, Ross Peak and Mt.
Bonney.
Minor Trips,
There are plenty of minor trips of sur-
passing interest for non-climbers; the ice
fourfoot of the Illecillewaet Glacier, Cas-
cade Summer House, Avalanche Crest,
below Mount Avalanche, Glacier Crest
overlooking the _ Illecillewaet Glacier,
Marion Lake, Observation Point, The
Loop, and others. Given fine weather,
the camp week will be one of enchant-
ment spent in Wonderland.
Glacier House, two anda half miles
from the camp, is one of the extremely
comfortable mountain hotels of theC.
P. R. Co. Mr. Schiller Flindt, the man-
ager, is one of the Club’s Associate
members. His nameis well known in
the Selkirks and to the mountaineer, ex-
plorer and nature lover is synonymous
with a good time.
Members desirous otf obtaining maps
and descriptions of the various places of
interest close to the camp should geta
copy of ‘‘The Selkirk Range,” which
deals with the subject fully and is well
supplied with maps. Address ‘‘The
Secretary of the Department of the In-
terior, Ottawa,” and inclose $1 00.
Special Notice.
_ Members are, particularly requested to
send either Post Office Box number or
house address to the Executive Secre-
tary, Mr. S. H. Mitchell, 567 Spruce St.,
Winnipeg, Man., for entry in the new
list of members.
Address all correspondence to
: C. WHEEEER,
Box 167, Calgary, Alberta.
Art Competition.
The prizes to be given in the various
classes of the Art Competition, the
terms of which were published in our
April number, have been arranged as
follows:
Class 1. Gentleman’s ice-axe,
make. Presented by the Club.
Class 2. Lady’s ice-axe, Swiss make.
Swiss
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Presented by the Club.
Class 3. Aneroid Barometer. Pre-
sented by the Club. ;
Class 4.
Photographic Enlargement
of Rocky Mountain Peaks from a sum-
mit of the Bow Range; 22x14, beauti-
fully framed in mahogany. Presented by
C. W. Rowley.
Class 5. Photographic Enlargement
of Selkirk Peaks from the summit of Mt.
Donkin; 22x14, beautifully framed in
mahogany. Presented by C. W. Rowley.
We hope that the scientists in Cana-
dian Universities will identify themselves
with the Club and give its Science sec-
tion the impetus it needs. The popular
mountaineering section needs no stimu-
lus. It will grow of itself.
So far most of the voluntary scientific
work done in the Canadian Alps has been
by Americans. This ought not to be,
though that is not to say we do not wel-
come the American savants who publish
the results of their observations in such
books as Dr. Sherzer’s ‘‘Glaciers of the
Rockies and Selkirks.””» We do welcome
them and their works. If Canadian
universities were only wealthy! It costs
money to make observations in the wilds
of the Rockies.
The Library is growing. We have
now nearly fifty volomes, among them
some very rare works out of print. A
full set of the Alpine Journal (English)
can be secured for $120, at a second
hand booksellers in London—‘‘ The Mu-
seum Book Store” 43 Museum St., Lon-
don, W. C. These old journals are very
valuable, both historically and _ scientifi-
cally, and the price will never be less,
but it will surely be more. With the
Club House to build we do not feel it
prudent to use the funds necessary for its
purchase. But we are aware how im-
portant to the Club is a respectable
library. The latest additions are Paul
Kane’s book, long out of print and very
rare, as wellas valuable, by purchase;
and Dr. Sherzer’s book by gift of the
author.
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A Plain and Common Sense Talk About Pointers.
BY MRS.
smiHERE isa wonderful interest in
studying and breeding dogs and I
== know of no species of these animals
which better repay care and study than
pointers.
These graceful, beautiful dogs are very
affectionate and the more one is amongst
them the more fully one realizes the truth
of the proverb which says that if one
picks up a starving dog and makes him
prosperous he will not bite you—that
being the principal difference between a
dog anda man.
In size, pointers are divided
in our best shows into two
classes—fifty-five pounds and
over and under fifty-five pounds.
The head should be of good size,
slightly wider between the ears
than that of the setter and the
nose broad and square in front.
With regard tothe lips, the
upper ought to be well developed,
not flewed, except the corners
of the mouth. The forehead
should be nicely rounded, not
too much raised, and depressed
in the centre with a slope be-
tween the eyes. The latter ought
to be fulland lively, with the
ears thin and low set.
In the liver-and-white the nose ~
is black, but a black nose would
be tatal to a lemon-and-white
dog. The neck should be long
and clean and elegantly set into
the shoulders. No throatiness
.can be tolerated and the neck
must be strong at the union with
the body. The shoulders should
be deep and sloping with chest deep and
not very wide.
The back ribs should be well ribbed
and well sprung, the thighs muscular and
well developed : the stifles well bent ;
the foot compact and strong soled ; the
forelegs as straight asa dart, pasterns
straight with tailtapering to a point. A
A three months old pup on point.
the property of Mrs.
Thomas, Ont., and was sired by her ‘‘Ch.
Lord Bang”’ and ‘‘Jingso Della.”
tured as pointing a meadow lark and the cut —
is most interesting as showing athow youthful
an age a good dog takes to its work.
CHARLES WATERS.
coarse stern shows across somewhere
with a hound. The coat must be short
and fine and soft. Colors, liver-and-
white, black-and-white, and lemon-and
white.
The following is the scale of points
allowed :-—
Skull... oie 6 dc) 2 tcl et 10
Muzzle jand. .noSé:. <2.) jeeereteee ic 10
Eyes, ears and. lips: .2. Pine es 4
Neck. 3: <.. ccic/w pda eens 6
‘LADY GAY”
Charles Waters, St.
She is pic-
Lady Gay is
Back quarter and hock on seeeneeee 15
Feet.....5.. ./: 12
Stern. oo ee 8
Symmetry and quality....... 5.4
Texture of coat ./. ieee 10.
General appearance .3. 74 eee >
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AUTOMOBILES 48D AUTOMOBILING
The Paris Grand Prix.
No less than forty-six cars haveentered
for the Grand Prix de Paris, the classic
automobile race of France. Six different
makes represent France, two Italy, two
England, tour Germary and the Thomas,
America. The latter will compete against
fifteen teams of three cars each. The fact
that the Thomas is making sucha good
showing in the New York to Paris race
has much increased the interest on this
side of the water in the race and now it
is known that Louis Strang, the winner of
Savannah and Briarcliffe will be at the
wheel there are those who believe that
the American car may prove its superiority
upon French, as it already has upon
American ground. Strang has been pra-
tising with the car and declares himself
satisfied with the result. He has departed
for Europe and in accordance with his
custom will gain a thorough knowledge
of the course before the day of the race.
He has held all along that familiarity with
the course means much to the driver and
in his case results have amply justified
theory. The car, which will be tested for
speed rather than endurance in this race,
was designed by Mr. F. P. Nehrhas, of
the Thomas engineering force, and from
motor to axles has been made of Ameri-
can material by American workmen.
Above all it must be borne in mind that
this is a stock car, with only a slightly
larger cylinder than if found in the ordin-
ary Flyer and the parts were taken from
the regular stock which enters all Thomas
Flyers. If under these circumstances
a victory is gained it will be a victory in-
deed and give the Thomas a position that
could be attained in no other way.
The Speed of a Rabbit.
George Schuster, who drove the Thomas
entry in the New York to Paris race
‘
into San Francisco in an interesting letter
to a friend relates some interesting ex-
periments regarding the long mooted
question of how fast a hare canrun. In
the western country rabbits are plentiful
and Schuster by the aid of the Speedo-
meter ascertained beyond question how
fast the little animal cango. He says
that ona flat road the hare can make
from fourteen io sixteen miles per hour.
Down hillhe cannot make more than
twelve and a half miles per hour.
Expert Advice to Drivers.
Louis Strang, who so_ successfully
drove the Isotta to victory over the nar-
row Briarcliff course, gives the following
advice to aspiring drivers: In turning
corners it isnot necessary to disengage the
clutch or to apply the brake ; as you ap-
proach the corner check the speed of the
car by throttling — open up when about
half way around. Not, however, until
you have ascertained that the coast is
clear. Do not rush hills—take them at
a moderate pace, but ‘‘open up”’ just as
you strike the grade, soas to give the
motor the ‘‘benefit of the doubt.” You
will have a feeling at first that you must
hang on the steering wheel ‘“‘like grim
death ;” this is unnecessary, and the
feeling will soon wear away, when you
will find that a slight touch is sufficient
to turn the car in any direction. Itisa
good practise to use the left hand for
steering only—the throttle lever may
very easily be manipulated with the index
finger for opening and the thumb for
closing. This leaves the right hand free
to operate the change speed lever. Learn
to control the speed of the car with spark
and throttle as much as possible, releas-
ing the clutch only when absolutely
necessary and restoring to the low gear
Oaly in extreme cases. It is hard to ex-
/
plain just how to use the spark and
throttle, but the rule is ‘tuse the spark:
for speed and the throttle for power.”
The *'Reo Echo.
A good deal more than a trade paper
is the ‘‘Reo Echo,” a little journal pub-
lished for the purpose of making the ad-
vantages of the Reo car known to a wider
circle than is possible except by means of
the printed page. The last issue is the
eighth number of the series, and it main-
tains its interest equally with those which
have gone before. Of particular interest
is the openingarticleby Mr. Alfred Reeves
on the Motor Car of 1908. Mr. Reeves
has no difficultyin making out a good
case for the automobile as a modern ne-
cessity. He points out that the car has
now reached such perfection that it has
done more than even its strongest ad-
vocates promised when it first appeared.
The adoption of standardization ensures
to purchasers a continuity of style which
enables them to feel that their car cannot
soon be out of date. An article on Plane-
tary Transmission, by Mr.H. T. Thomas,
C. E. who demonstrates its simplicity,
durability, economy and efficiency, is of
interest to all motorists. Christening a
Motor Car isa description of the per-
formance of Homer France, of Rawlins,
Wyoming, who was engaged to pilot the
carsin the New York to Paris race through
Wyoming, the deep snows of the contin-
ental divide of the Rockies over the peri-
lous Wasatch Range in the Eastern Utah
and as far as Ogden, and from thence to
Denver and through toSan Francisco,
in the course of which the auto was
named the ‘‘Reo Rabbit.” ‘‘The Reo
Rabbit reminds one of a busy little fox
terrier, afraid of nothing, nosing his way
into everything, and game to the tip of
his stubby tail.” In addition to these
there is a fine paper on Motoring Among
the Pines of Northern Michigan (a paper
that should be of special interest to Cana-
dians where the conditions are similar)
and much other interesting reading, ap-
pealing not only to motorists but also to
the general reader. The paper is well
illustrated with motoring scenes, adding
much to the interest and showing the
reader in the most effective fashion some
of the actual performances of the auto-
mobile.
78 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA.
A special Road for Autos.
A movement is afoot to construct a 158
mileroad forautomobilists near Winnipeg.
It will be oval in form and the expense of
the construction and maintenance will be
met from the tolls collected from those
who use it. Itis proposed to run some
big races on the road, which will be oiled
to keep down the dust.
The Handy Man on the Farm.
If the farmer will only overcome his
prejudices so far as toallow himself to.
become acquainted with the automobile
he will speedily find that the new method
of locomotion will benefit himina hun-
dred ways. A Connecticut farmer is
using a Garfield motor for sawing wood,
cutting ice, baling hay and cutting tobocco
stalks, in addition to taking much longer
trips on Sundays than any of his neigh-
bours who uses horses can possibly cover.
All that is needed isto take the body
from the car and by connecting belts the
motor can be made to operate any other
machine. It looks asif the auto may
yet become the handy man onthe farm
and in this way convince the farmer that in
his early hostllity he made a great mis-
take.
The Case for the Six Cylinder Machines.
Briefly statedthe advantages of the six-
cylinder motor over four cylinder cars
may be putas follows : Smooth and even
driving. Simplicity of carburation, owing
to smallness of cylinders, and constant
suction, Power applied in small quantities
oftener. Saving of wearon the tires,
gears, chains, wheels, live axels, frame,
crank shaft, connecting rods and all
bearings. Absence of vibration, giving
extreme luxury. Absence of jerkiness,
again reducing wear and tear. Smaller
fly weeel required, reducing weight to be
carried. High power obtained with very
small cylinders. Difficulties of starting
high powered engines elimated by smaller
cylinders ; a boy can easily swing the
engine. Unkeep lighter, through de-
creased wear of tires, etc. Economical
in gasoline due to driving ontop gear ;
can be driven in trafic on top of gear ;
Decreased weight owing co decreased
will run more slowly and
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weight of fly wheel, lighter gears and
transmission. Keep the road longest ;
as a big powered four-cylinder car will
keep the road longer than a two-cylinder
car of equal power, so does a six cylinder
car longer than a four-cylinder. Pull
sweetly in mounting a hill. Six-cylinders
are hot merely a multiplication of cylin-
ders ; they produce a constant and even
pressure on all working parts and tires.
The pressure on each piston of a six cylin-
der engine power for power is only a
little more than half the pressure of an
equalled powered four-cylinder. Pistons
and connecting rods lighter in a six-
cylinder, the effects of inertia therefore
not so great. Always a pressure on one
or more of the pistons in a_ six-cylinder.
Owing to overlapping of impulses, engine
‘‘pull”” more
slowly. Practically no changing of gears
required. Practically perfect balance.
More silent than a four cylinder car of
equal power, simply because each cylinder
fires a smaller charge and has, therefore,
a less violent explosion and exhaust. Last,
but not least, with powerful engines, the
six-cylinder will develope its powers if
desired at twenty-five per cent greater
number of revolutions than a four-cylinder
with the result that the transmission can
be twenty-five per cent, weaker or, if of
the same strengjh as would be required
for a four cylinder of equal power would
have a twenty-five per cent, extra margin
of strength.
The Taxicab.
The Taxicab, which as proved so popu-
lar in the old world, is being very largely
adopted across the line and soon every
big city in the States will be provided
with these conveyances and it will not be
long before they become as familiar in the
streets of our cities as the horse-drawn
vehicle is today. The New York cab
drivers have clubbed together and secured
export reports onthetaxicab. The report
is entirely in favor of the new vehicle and
it is stated that the public are taking to
it so well that the earnings are estimated
79
THE RUSSELL ON THE SHEEP TREK.
Here are two Russell cars in far-off Australia. The adoption of the Russell by
Canadian ranchmen has been followed up by a number of Australian wool growers,
who have found the pioneer Canadian car, owing to its ample clearance, to be strictly
a ‘‘service’’ automobile.
The illustration herewith shows the well worn sheep trek
through one of the world famed kangaroo bushes.
at a high figure. The cabbies, wiser than
the farmers, are preparing themselves for
the change and indeed seeking to gain
advantages from the new condition of
things. No one who gives considerarion
to this matter can doubt from all the auto
has at present accomplished, that the
future is with the new system and perhaps
taxicabs will help it forward a little speed-
ier than the ordinary privately owned
machines.
By Order-in-Council the close season
for frogs in the County of Lanark, Ont.
is to be from April 30thto July 16th of each
While this is a good thing for the
frog menitis also grand for the duck
hunters as the duck grounds will no longer
be disturbed by the frogmen at a critical
period of the year.
year.
Dry batteries are favored by many
motorists and exceedingly good ones
are those turned out by the Electric
Ignition Company of Berlin, Ont. All
manufacturers ask is a trial which they
are assured will convince any motorist
of their value. A test is best and such a
test is freely offered.
Maine Woods
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POSTUM-—
What It Is
Made of—
No. 3. No. 4.
Clean Whole Wheat (No.1) is separated into kernel and outer or bran-coat: the
first containing carbohydrates and proteids (tissue-material and energy y-sturing ele-
ments); the second phosphate of potash for rebuilding brain and nerve cells. The
kernel is
Skillfully Roasted (No. 2) to a degree that develops in wheat an aroma similar
to Java coffee(but without the use of coffee or any drug-like substance); hence the
delicious flavour, when Postum is served hot with cream, which has led many to
think they were drinking coffee. The roasted kernels are then
Cooled and Ground (No. 3) and set aside. The roasting has changed part of
the starch into dextrin and dextrose, or grape-sugar, which form soluble carbo-
hydrates, or energy-making material, and the proteids (tissue-forming elements)
are also made soluble for prompt absorption, Next
The Bran-Coat (No. 4) is mixed with molasses, roasted and ground separately,
then blended with the other part of the wheat to form the perfected product—
Postum.
The relief from coffee ails when Postum is used instead is a matter of history.
Try it for your own self-proof.
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Being a Section Devoted to Those Who Brave Wind
7 wits and Wave, in White-winged Yacht or Dainty Canoe,
in Fragile Shell or Swift Pewer Boat
Edited by
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MARSH
Canoeists Busy.
An excellent summer program hasbeen
arranged by the Executive of the Toron-
to Canoe Club.. The engagements com-
menced in the middle of May and the
following are those for the balance ot the
season:
June 6: Handicap single blade fours,
club dinghy race.
June 20: Junior single blade singles,
junior single blade tandem, junior single
blade fours. junior double blade singles,
junior double blade tandem. Measuring
dance.
June 27: Club dinghy race for Com-
modore’s medal.
July 1: Hanlan Memorial Regatta.
July 4: Annual Regatta.
July 11: Handicap race around Island
in cruising canoes; club dinghy race.
July 18: Club picnic, Island Park;
fancy aquatics, summer hop.
July 25: Club dinghy race.
Aug. 1: Canadian Canoe Association
meeting, American Canoe Association
meeting, Canadian Henley Regatta at
St. Catharines.
Aug. 15: Consolation dinghy race,
sailing canoe race. :
Aug. 22: Open dinghy race.
Aug. 29: Fall regatta and club cham-
pionships.
Increasing the Power of Four Cycle Engines.
Mr. George H. Gooderham and Mr.
J. H. K. McCollum, of Toronte, are in-
terested in a new invention which will in-
crease the quantity of mixture for explo-
sion in four cycle engines, and as a re-
sult will, it is claimed, increase the power
of such engines by one hundred per cent.
In these days of marine engines such an
invention, if it ‘‘makes good,’ should
prove a most valuable one.
TheR.C. Y .C.
This great organization has now close
upon fourteen hundred members of whom
about nine hundred are residents in To-
ronto and neighborhood. The club
house and grounds are now in fine con-
dition, much work having been done on
them this spring. The comfort and con-
venience of the members have been con-
sulted in every way and experience has
suggested a number of the changes
made. The club house was opened to
the members towards the end of the
month and the first race of the season
was held on Saturday, May 30th.
A Misfortune at Walkerville.
Lightning is thought to have caused
the destruction of the boat house of the
Tecumseh Club at, Walkerville, Ont.,
which took place last month. Four rac-
ing shells, six row boats, three canoes
and two launches, as well as the ‘‘EIf,” a
ten-oared barge presented to the Club by
Mr. Frank Walker, and valued at one
thousand dollars, were destroyed. The
total loss was in the neighborhood of
$8,000 with only $1,200 insurance. The
fire burnt so quickly that although one of
the Detroit fire boats crossed the water
nothing could be done to stay its ravages.
Coming as this calamity did at the open-
ing of the season the blow 1s a severe
one to the club.
The Work of the Argonauts.
Through all the unpleasant weather
we have experienced this spring the Ar-
gonauts have been busily engaged in
practice and the trial eight which goes to ©
England for the Henley fixture promises
to be well up to their work. _ At a recent
ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA 83
practice at forty-four to the minute the
following were the crew: Robertson,
bow; Wright, No. 2; Thompson, No. 3;
Lewis, No. 4; Balfour, No. 5; Gale, No.
6; Riddy, No. 7; Taylor, stroke; Kert-
land, cox. Lew Scholes and Jimmy
>osgrave were both out and did six or
even miles.
Camp
there is nothing
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a bit of good fat
bacon. Ifyou have
not been used to fat
bacon — try it — the
doctors say itis good
and after you have
tried it you will say
so too. Ask your
grocer to get you
‘Star Brand’
English Breakfast
BACON
Made by
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Hamilton, Ont.
All Fearman’s goods are Government
inspected.
Busy at St. Kitt’s.
The Canadian Association of Amateur
Oarsmen have decided to hold the Olym-
pic trials’ regatta at St. Catharines on
June 26th. A four and two scullers will
be present from Halifax and two fours
may make the trip. Winnipeg will also
send a four and Toronto and Hamilton
will of course be strongly represented.
It may also be mentioned that the lo-
cal club means to have two crews at To-
ronto and three at Henley and have man-
aged a most interesting list of fixtures,
including a club regatta in the fall.
Dominion Day Regatta Program.
The committee in charge of the ar-
rangements for the Dominion Day re-
gatta have agreed that it shall be held
over the usual course at Hanlan’s Point,
Toronto Bay. The following events will
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Junior fours (vcrking boats), junior
singles, junior doubles, special 140-lb.
(working boats), senior doubles, senior
fours, senior singles, stationary seat
pleasure skiff, championship Toronto
Bay.
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Canoe events—Singles, single blade eS ret 3 weer
tours, tandems, junior fours (double
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E GUARANTEE to increase the speed of
W your boat 1 to 3 miles per hour.
There are no restrictions nor strings what-
ever on this proposition.
By years of experimenting we have found that a
propellor with blades of a differential pitch and a
concave curve from the hub to the outside of blade
will hoid the water the whole length of blade which
lessens the slip more than any other design of
wheels, thereby increasing the speed of any launch
Boat Rating on the Lakes.
A committee of the Trenton Yacht
Club has been appointed for the purpose
of considering and reporting upon the
most satisfactory way of rating boats
and adjusting time allowances in order to
meet the requirements of a mixed fleet
of boats. The report should prove in-
teresting to all boating men.
We also make all kinds of bronze trimmings,
stanchions, etc., and fog bells at lowest prices.
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most cities in Canada.
Ask your dealer, but look for the Jaeger trade
mark.
Send for copy of ‘‘Health Culture.”’
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Toronto: 10 Adelaide St. W.
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The Ottawa Four.
Three out of the four men who made
the Ottawa Senior Four so famous two
years ago will be available during the
present year. Poapst will be home from
the West for the summer and Haycock
and Phillips will also be available.
Motor Boats in British Columbia
It is reported that there are now about
one hundred motor boats on the Koot-
enay River and Lake in British Columbia.
More are being purchased each year and
the boats are being used both for trading
and pleasure purposes. With the in-
crease of population in and around Nel-
son and the wonderful facilities offered
by the use of motor boats their use is
being extended at a great rate.
Motoring at Victoria, B. C.
If motoring on water is popular any-
where it should be at Victoria. Not only
are the waters of Vancouver Island, never
closed by ice, open to them, but many
adjacent waters, explorations to which
must give endless delight, are within
easy reach. About fifty motor boats are
owned and operated in Victoria and as
many more at other points on the island.
Four houses in Victoria make a specialty
of motors and marine gasoline engines,
and two local firms—Hutchinson Bros.
and William Temple—are local builders
of boats, the latter also commencing the
manufacture of a marine gasoline engine
of their own invention. Victoria has a
large leisure class and a Motor Boat Club
has been formed at Oak Bay, an eastern
suburb of the city and a commodious
boat house has also been erected. A
very great increase in the numbers of
locally owned motor boats this year is
certain.
Motor Racingin the Far West.
The first week in July is to witness a
racing contest for motor boats from
Seattle to Vancouver, the race being un-
der the joint auspices and control of the
Seattle Yacht Club and the Royal Yacht
Club of Vancouver. The course will be
through Puget Sound, Juan de Fuca
ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. 85
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Straits, Gulf of Georgia and part ot the
open ocean. In this way not only will
the boats be severely tested but also the
abilities of their navigators.
At the same time the Northwestern
International Yacht Racing Association
will be held and the contest for the
Dunsmuir Cup will take place. Last
year this cup was won by a boat named
The Spirit of Seattle.
There is hearty co-operation in making
these events successful on the part of all
motor men along the coast, and the in-
terest aroused will almost certainly lead
to greater numbers of motor boats being
called for as the advantages of motor
boating is demonstrated.
Lecturing on Motoring.
Dr. M. G. McElhirney gave an inter-
esting lecture on motor beating at the
Carnegie Free Library, Ottawa at the
beginning of April. The Eastern On-
tario Motor Boat Association made the
arrangements for the !ecture, and the au-
dience, by their careful attention, dis-
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Carleton Place to Have Regatta.
At a meeting of delegates of the C. C.
A. at Ottawa the regatta for the North-
ern Division was unanimously awarded
to Carleton Place. The meet will be held
on the first of August and should much
encourage the youngsters of the Carleton
Place organization. The Carleton Place
C. C. is one of the youngest in the
Northern Division. The Club owns the
champion war canoe and is looked upon
as One of the most promising members
of the Association. Their course is a
particularly good one and it is believed,
and not without reason, that the town
will render the local club efficient as-
sistance in the task of making the re-
gatta a success. Mr. J. H. Cameron
was elected Vice-Commodore of the di-
vision and Mr. W. H. Fletcher, Carleton
Place, Secretary-Treasurer.
Canvas covered canoes by reason of
their lightness, durability and excellent
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wearing qualities are the best in camp-
ing and vacation trips, as well as on ex-
ploring tours. The Indian Girl model,
manufactured by J. H. Rushton, Inc.manu-
facturers of boats and canoes, Canton,
N. Y., is one that is light and strong and
easily handled in smooth and rough
water. These canoes are built of the
finest and most carefully selected Michi-
gan white cedar, and covered with can-
vas woven specially for the firm, such
canvas being nearly fifty per cent heavier
than the ordisary grade of cotton duck,
The wearing surface is highly polished,
being formed by varnish over color. In
order to bring these canoes within reach
of Canadian purchasers the firm have de-
cided to sell direct to the user and have
arranged for a nominal sum over the cat-
alogue price to deliver either in Montreal
or Prescott one of these canoes with
freight and duty paid. This means prac-
tically that Canadian canoeists will be
placed on an equality with those in the
States so far as these special canoes are
concerned. A finely illustrated catalogue
“Mr.
will be sent to any of our canoeing read-
ers who may wish for it upon applying
direct to the Company. Special catalogue
gives particulars of cedar rowing skiffs
in all sizes, dinghies suitable for any size
launch or sail boat, decked paddling and
sailing canoes, sails, paddles, oars, etc.
Considering the great developements of
boating in Canada there should.be an ac-
tive demand for the excellent boats
turned out by Messrs. Rushton which
are declared by all who have used them
to be the most suitable for the purpose
for which they are intended.
Steel boats are highly popular in the
States, where thousands are in use, and
they are also invading Canada, their
many good points recommending them to
boating men in ever increasing numbers.
Amongst such boats those of the W. H.
Mullins Company, of Salem, O., (which
are distributed throughout Canada by
N. R. Thompson, of Brantford,.
Ont.) are deservedly popular. These
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boats are made of steel plates covering
an interior framework, the plates being
so well pressed and riveted as practically
to form one plate. The keel is a metal
covered wooden one, the wood being
dropped into a groove of the steel hull,
adding the utmost stiffness, and being
prevented from loosening up or tearing
off, the boat is unable to leak. The
framework is attached to the shell only
at the keel and gunwales, and should the
framework warp or twist away from the
shell no fastenings of any kind can be
drawn from the shell. The engine base
is attached to the keel and supported by
special iron ribs; consequently the vibra-
tionis absorbed by the framework and
there being no danger of opening seams
or starting joints, a leak is impossible.
An improved Silent Exhaust, which does
away with all the disagreeable features
of running a motor and best of all the
noise, will be placedin these boats. The
Mullins boats are guaranteed against
puncture, leaking and sinking. They
never need caulking and never need to be
dried out as they cannot absorb the
water. The only attention necessary is
an occasional coat of paint. In addition
to motor boats the firmalso manufactures
row boats, dinghies and pleasure boats
of all descriptions. A fine new catalogue
gives full descriptions of all these boats
and will be forwarded on application to
Mr. Thompson. A regular marine in-
surance policy guaranteeing against loss
- by fire, or damages from any cause is
given with each boat It is pretty clear
that Mullins Pressed Steel Boats have a
‘great future in Canada.
The favorable notice given last month
to the ‘‘Little Giant” gasoline motors
should be supplemented by the following
which will appeal strongly to ail our
readers interested in marine engines:
At one time there was a_ divided
opinion on the part of the manufacturers
users and others, as to which type (the
Two or Three Port) two cycle Motor was
the most practical and efficient. The
opinion favoring the Three Port two
cycle type is now unanimous, at least
among intelligent users and others who
_ have had an opportunity to try these two
different types. One of the most objec-
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“M.R.M.” Chilled Shot is parti-
cularly suitable for trap shooting, as
jhe best results are to be obtained
from its use.
It is made from material sufficiently
hard for the purpose for which it is
required, is correct as to size, round
and well finished.
Specify “M.R.M.”
when ordering.
THE MONTREAL ROLLING MILLS
co.
tionable features of the two-port type is
that a check valve is required in the gas
intake connection, or in the vaporizing
valve to prevent escape of gas from
crank case. The continual clatter and
wear onthe vaive seat of the check
valve necessitates the renewals of this
part of the Motor. A Float Feed Car-
buretor can be used on the three-port
type, but not on the two-port, unless in
conjunction with a check valve. The
piston in the three-port type draws in
the charge of gas on the up-stroke, and
on its down-stroke closes off the in-take,
thus overcoming the necessity of a check
valve.
The material and workmanship in the
‘‘Little Giant’? is the best. The Piston,
Piston Rings, and Cylinders inside are
ground to a mirror finish, and an accu-
racy of one-half thousandth of an inch,
(after having been bored and reamed.)
All parts are adjustable. The main bear-
ings are lined with Phoenix Babbit metal,
which is superior to the genuine. IIlus-
trated catalogues will be sent by address-
ing the manufacturers, First St. and
Jefferson Ave., Detroit, Mich,
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CAMP
OUTFITS
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HOW ABOUT YOUR OUTFIT ?
Our catalogue will help you select it
REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFFICE
This mark is the sign of quality and the
seal of excellence.
Our goods are known all over the world.
We are makers of complete
outfits for Explorers, Campers,
Prospectors and Fisherman.
Write Dept. F
for our 320-page Catalogue.
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO.
57 Reade Street, one door from Broadway
NEW YORK, U.S. A.
To the motor boat owner a gasoline
tank is a matter of much importance.
In consequence of several fatal accidents
last year some amount of uneasiness was
caused all through the boating fraternity
and the question of a good tank became
a matter of primary consideration. The
Ornamental Galvanized Iron Works, of
Toronto, manufacture tanks which stand
the Government test and can be absolute-
ly relied upon. They will be made to
any pattern and there can be no overflow
in filling these tanks. Prompt delivery
is also guaranteed and parties outside
Toronto ordering tanks can be assured
that goods will be shipped in three days
from receipt of order.
Boating men are always acquiring mo-
tor knowledge and they are inmany cases
excellent judges of motors. It is to
such men that the Cooley Manufacturing
Company, of Waterbury, Vt., desire to
submit the merits and advantagesof their
Cooley motor. For sixteen years they
have been building and developing this
motor until they now believe that it will
stand any reasonable test. The motor is
made for hard and continuous service and
in reliability and long life is held to be
unequalled. All castings are made in the
Company’s foundry, the materials being
the best obtainable and the design is so
simple that necessary repairs can be made
without entirely dismantling the engine.
The cylinders are made from a closely
grained grey iron and with the five horse
power and its multiples the heads can be
furnished either cast integral or detached.
The water circulation is effective and
complete. The pistons are of the trunk
type, being extra long and filled with
four eccentric lap joint rings, three being
placed above the piston pin and one be-
low. The connecting rod is of high
grade steel filled with phosphor bronze
bushing at the top or piston end and
white bronze bushing at crank pin end.
The crank shafts are made froma high
grade carbon steel and are dropped
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forged; the water cooled muffler is at-
tached directly over the exhaust port,
which is found to be a great advantage;
and all bearings are accessable through
the hand hole plates in base. A force
feed lubricator on the smaller motors and
a multiple type oil feeder in the larger
ones make ample provisions for lubrica-
tion. The best carburetors are used but
any type that may be desired can be fur-
nished. Make and break or jump spark
ignition can be used as preferred though
the Cooley make-and-break ignitor is
recommended for its simplicity and ef-
fectiveness. A magneto
While every part is tested the whole
motor when assembled is submitted to a
further rigid test. All parts are inter-
changeable.
The New Motor Boat and Stationary Engine
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The accompan y-
ing illustra tion
shows the New
Model—: “M*’: “or
Motor Boat and
Stationary Engine
Special K-W
Magneto that is
being manuf a c-
tured and placed
eee ~ onthe market by
the K-W Ignition Company of 46 Power
Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. This Com-
pany has been manufacturing Ignition
Magnetos for the past year and now have
on the market several models of Mag-
netos for both make and break, and jump
spark ignition. They also manufacture
the celebrated Vim and K-W Spark
Plugs and the well known K-W Master
Vibrator. It will be noted by referring to
the illustration that the model ‘*M”’ Mag-
netos are belt driven as the makers con-
sider belt drive most positive, if a good
water proof and non-stretchable belt is
used, and they are prepared to furnish
such belting at 20c per foot. This Mag-
neto is designed principally for Marine
and Stationery engines and they furnish
a high grade coil with the Magneto which
is wound especially for the Magneto and
must be used with it, The K-W Igni-
tion Company claim that while their coil
is wound especially to suit the K-W
Magneto, it will also give the very best
results obtainable from batteries because
eens
is advised.:
THTS“POCKET
Our handy book of \
sports measures 5 x 7
inches—just the size to
fit snugly in the coat pock-
et-and is a veritable ency-
clopedia for the Sports-
man and athletically in-
clined. It tells the low,
net cost on every item
A and just what the post-
age is,making iteasy for
you to buy from us by
mail. Ask for
Boortnits Goods
Catalogue 041
Nearly 300 pages describing 5000 articles and
Over 1000 illustrations. ‘“‘It fits the pocket and the
prices fit the pocket book.”’
Mailed for 4c postage, U.S. or Canadian 2c
stamps, to those who enjoy out-door life, whether
camping, fishing, hunting, golfing, baseball or ten-
his playing,or in fact any recreation orgame. Forten
2c stamps we will send 4 POCKET COMPASS or
Develene Whistle with our book No. ot.
New York Sportine Goons Co.
17 WARREN STREET NEW YORK
the coilis built right. This system is
intended solely for jump spark ignition
although they also make Magnetos for
make and break ignition which have to
be driven by gear at crank shaft speed
and no coil is needed. The model ‘‘M”
Magnetos are constructed on the same
well known principle as all other K-W
Magnetos, that is it has no moving wires,
no brushes and no commutators but the
winding, which is a spiral of copper rib-
bon, stands perfectly still ina dense mag-
netic field. The motor which runs in
high duty ball bearings is the only moving
part about the Magneto and the Com-
pany claims that if the ball bearings are
well oiled the Magneto should outlast the
engine. The model ‘‘M” Magnetos are
intended to be run at from 1500 to 2000
R. P. M. when the engine is up to its
highest speed. The Magneto is wired up
just exactly as a set of batteries and the
K-W Ignition Company claims that no
batteries what ever are necessary, as they
guarantee the Magneto to start the en-
gine easily without them.
OUR MEDICINE Bae
Up in British Columbia amongst the
finest scenery in the world; the finest
fishing; the finest shooting; is a canoe
trip not to be equalled elsewhere. There
was one objection to it previously, name-
ly that at certain places the river needed
clearing. Through the instrumentality
of the Canadian Pacific Railway, men
are now starting out to remove the ob-
structions, and a month from now it will
be allin order. This trip starts from
Leanchoil, two stations beyond Field,
B.C. and ina trip of nearly 250 miles
only a short 20 are against the stream,
namely up the Beaver Foot River. There-
after you follow the Kootenay River tor
about 100 miles, and then after a portage
of a little less than a mile, Canal Flats
and the Columbia River are reached.
At certain levels of the water, even this
portage can be avoided, and after pro-
ceeding along the Upper Columbia,
through Windermere Lake, on the Co-
lumbia River proper the journey is fin-
ished at Golden, B. C. The best guide
for this trip is Manuel Dainard, of
Golden, British Columbia.
A folder card issued by Mr. F. S.
Stocking, city ticket agent for the Que-
bec Central Railway, Temiscouta Kail-
way, Great Northern Railway of Canada,
and Quebec and Lake St. John Railway,
32 St. Louis St., Quebec, contains in a
summarized and readable form the prin-
cipal points in the fish dnd game laws of
the Province including the open seasons
for big game, fur bearing animals, feath-
ered game and fish, particulars with re-
gard to the licenses, transport, and fire
regulations. Despite the fact that large
areas of fishing and hunting territories
are under lease to clubs there is ample
room for more, and a wealth of territory
is declared to be at the disposal of the
transient sportsman. It is a mere
truism to assert that no country in the
world can give a greater variety in sport
than historic Quebec. As it becomes
better known there will certainly be a
tremendous increase in the number of
those who seek health and pleasure
within the confines of this beautiful
Province.
Sir Frederick Bridge, the organist of
Westminster Abbey, who was touring
Canada last month and gave a series of
recitals in the principal cities on the
Cathedral Music of England, is an ar-
dent fisherman and spends his summer
vacations fishing on the Spey in Aber-
deenshire, Scotland. The late Lady
Bridge, who died two years ago, was
also noted for her love of fishing and
one of the possessions which Sir Freder-
ick values most in his home in the Clois-
ters at Westminster is a mounted salmon
which was caught by her Ladyship with
a rod. This fish weighed forty-five
pounds. The capture was made in the
Spey near their Scottish home. The fish
was foul hooked and had to be played for
two and a half hours before it could be
landed.
Tenders for fencing the buffalo park on
Battle River have been opened in Ed-
monton, and the _ contract let at
arate that is approximately $1000 per
mile. It will require seventy miles of
fencing to enclose the preserve. The
park will contain 170 square miles, and
when the remainder of the herd pur-
chased last fall by the Dominion Govern-
ment is brought in, which will be -done
just as soon as the fence is up, we will
have the largest buffalo ranch on the
continent and the finest aggregation of
the bison tribe in the world.
The Government of British Columbia
have decided to stock the Queen Char-
lotte Islands with game of which there
are none at present with the exception of —
afew black bear. With this end in
a a
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Knock Down Frames, Frame and Plank Patterns.
Second Hand Launches.
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view an Order-In-Council has been passed
making it illegal to hunt deer on these
islands until further notice. Steps are
belng taken to obtain a supply of big
game in order to carry onthe work of
stocking without delay.
The Chief Game Warden of British
Columbia (Mr. A. Bryan Williams) was
engaged last month in East Kootenay in
the work of locating a site for the pro-
posed game reserve in that district.
In an Indian murder trial at Vancou-
ver, B. C., certain evidence submitted
disclosed a peculiar method of preserving
dead bodies. In the course of their du-
ties a doctor and Provincial constable
visited the dead house in the Indian vil-
lage of Smith’s Sound for the purpose of
examining the body of the murdered
man. They found the corpse wrapped in
twenty-five blankets and placed inside a
cedar box above the ground, the result
being a drying up rather than putrefica-
tion. The doctor stated that he had
never heard of this method of preserva-
tion though he had seen bodies of Indians
placed on the tops of trees and taken
down years afterwards as dry as Egyp-
tian mummies.
Mr. Thompson-Seton recently gave an
account of his travels to the Canadian
Club at Ottawa. He told the members
that in the course of his journey down
the Mackenzie River he discovered two
new rivers which he named Laurier and
Grey and explored a Kingdom. Healso
found an immense spruce forest which,
if properly administered, would last for
centuries. The severe weather, wolver-
ines and ravens, and the consequent
scarcity of food constituted the draw-
backs of the country. The Indians were
perfectly honest, though quite uncivilized
and deer walked right into the camp.
For hundreds of miles there was nota
bit of barren ground and he passed
through flowers up to his knees. The
whole country indeed seemed covered
with vegetation.
Fishing enthusiasts who obtain their
outfit from the fine selection of the En-
terprise Manufacturing Company of
Akron, Ohio, may be assured that suc-
cess will depend entirely upon their skill
in using it. Their catalogue No. F. 25
is a treasure house of fishermen’s re-
quirements, containing such wide and ~
varied choice in reels, hooks and flies
that it would appear impossible not to
please even the most fastidious tastes.
The well known and justly celebrated
Pflueger hooks, baits, reels, etc., are
made in varieties which skill and exper-
ience have demonstrated to be the best,
and when to excellence of pattern is
added the finest of materials and most
skillful labor in production the results
are such as to meet the desires of the
most exacting. Everything is to be
found in this catalogue that the fisher-
man wants or thinks he wants, and some
of the outfits put up by the Enterprise
Company are enough to make those who
have to work with less, envious of their
more fortunate brethren who are able to
go to such a firm and take from them the
best their long and wide experience can
suggest for such a delightful recreation
as fishing.
John Goodrich, of Canora, Sask., re-
counts a trying experience on an explor-
ation trip. In snowstorms his cattle
scattered and he lost his team in a bog.
One night he was followed by a large
pack of wolves and forced to spend the
night in a tree.
and froze and he was in a_ condition of
exhaustion when the wolves dispersed in
the morning and he made his way with
difficulty to the nearest house.
Mr. Louis Durocher, of Hull, Que.,
was fortunate enough to catch an eighty-
five pound sturgeon in the Ottawa River
between Aylmer and Ottawa on the
evening of May twentieth. According
to the fisherman’s story he was fishing
from a boom with an ordinary hook and
line when he got the bite. Before land-
ing he had to stun the fish by repeated
blows with a haminer. When measured
the fish was found to be five feet three
inches in length. It was placed for a
time on public exhibition at Hull.
His clothing was wet~
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ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA.
A curious case of a fish drowning a dog
is reported from Wyoming. A lad named
Case was accompanied by his dog while
on a fishing trip. _ He was successful in
obtaining abite and the fish was large
enough to jerk the cane pole out of his
hand into the water. The dog
was sent after it and the fish with
the help of the current took pole
and dog down the rapids in which the
animal was drowned. The pole was re-
covered at the foot of the rapids and after
a hard struggle the trout which weighed
four pounds was landed.
Mr. Percy L. Bryant writes from West
Port, N.H. ‘‘It was my good fortune to
kill during the past season a 268 pound
buck which I think is the record for New
Hampshire if not New Engyand for 1907.
This big fellow had ten prongs, five on
each side. He wasrunning from me about
eight rods away when I fired and broke
both hips letting him down in a heap.
My load was twenty-six grains Infallible
one and a quarter ounces, number five
Buck shot my gun an Ithaca twelve bore
thirty inch grade one and a half and |
have made some remarkable shots with
BB shot.”
Mr. J. P. McConnell of Sturgeon Falls,
_ Ont is the owner of the head of a white
moose, or as itis sometimes called,
an albino or ‘‘freak.” The animal was
shot north of the Tomiko. The horns
which are warty, are similar to those ofa
cow, but the mouth is distinctly that of a
moose. The head ison exhibition at
the Kirkup Hotel, Sturgeon Falls.
Mr. Walter Greaves writes from Ottawa:
Have you triea the Corticelli Silk Com-
pany Patent wax line ? If not, do so and
I think you will admit that it is a better
line for fly fishing than many of the en-
ameled lines. It is filled with wax so
that there isno room for water to get
in it, it will not crack, is soft and pliable
and casts easily. My opinionis that it is
the best fly line made.
Wray Garbutt,formerly of Woodstock,
Don’t Neglect to
take a supply of
BOVRIL with you
when going
Camping.
§] In camp you never know what’s
going to happen — how short of
supplies you may find yourself or
what accidents may befall you.
“| A supply of BOVRIL occupies
A hot
cup of BOVRIL will enable you to
very little room in your kit.
withstand a sudden fall in temper-
ature and to throw off the effects
of a wetting.
“| BOVRIL not only provides a
splendid meal when other things
fail—but it adds a zest to canned
meats, stews, soups and other
made dishes which gives a keener
edge to your appetite and a greater
satisfaction to eating.
Take Bovril with you.
94 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA.
Ont., now of Salmon Arm B.C. while out
hunting the other day was fortunate
enough to secure a nice black bear.
The Sullivan hook and reel guard, an
ingenious contrivance for keeping the
reel on the rod after a fish is hooked, the
invention of Mr. Charles L. Sullivan, of
Chicago, can be purchased in Canada
from the Trunk and Leather Goods Com-
pany, 97 King St. East, Toronto and
Warren and Ellis 302 Yonge St., Toronto.
Orders by mail will receive prompt atten-
tion from both of these firms. The effec-
tiveness of the hook and reel guard com-
mends it to all anglers.
A visit made by a representative of the
Canadian Pacific Railway, to the Nipis-
sing District of Ontario, early in May,
disclosed some fresh atrocities in the
game line. Onthe French River, two
Indians, he says, shot eighty-two deer in
four days last fall. Though these deer
were preserved for food during the win-
ter, it should be impossible for this kind
of thing to happen, and no official notice
taken of it. Though this case is a bad
one it pales into insignificence beside one
that is reported north of the Canadian
Pacific Main Line, and only a short dis-
tance from Sturgeon Falls. Some mur-
derous butchers went out on the crust
this Spring and slaughtered deer galore.
Forty carcasses were discovered in one
day, which had simply been left there to
rot. If the perpetrators could be discov-
ered they would run a good risk of shar-
ing the same fate as the deer. It is an
extremely easy matter for anybody to
slaugher deer in the winter and early
spring in this part of Ontario, as the deer
‘*Winter” in three easily located places,
where hard wood is plentiful and where
they can get good feed, and it is known
that heavy toll is taken from them. A
complaint that was made to the authori-
ties produced little result. The gentlemen
who gave them the information about the
Indians saw his letter back in his own
town in about four days. As the interests
of the gentleman in question demand that
he should have the good feeling of the
various people amongst whom he lives
and works such treatment as this is not
likely to encourage the reporting of
similiar instances. Deer are certainly
most prolific in this section of the country
but so are wolves, and unless some bet-
ter system of protecting them is adopted,
the deer will soon disappear.
Avery interesting catalogue to all
fishermen is that issued’ by Messrs. C.
Farlow & Co., Limited. 10 Charles St.,
St. James Square S. W. and 191 Strand
W. C. London, England. The reproduc-
tion of the original signboard of the firm
and of the interior of the Strand shoptakes —
one back in memory to old times. Only
a glance atthe catalogue however, is suffi-
cient to show that the firm maintains its
old reputation in its most recent list, and
the hearts of all fishermen will beat with
pleasure as they peruse the complete list
of fishing tackle. Reading the various
items is sufficient to call up memories of
days of delightful experiences in the open
with fishing either as the excuse or as the
real incentive. A most varied and com-
plete list is that to be found between the
covers of this unpretentious but mo8&t
effective publication and the fisherman
who is fortunate enough tobe able to
outfit with Messrs. Farlow may be sure
of good sport if fish are to be found in the
waters he selects for his pastime. It must
be interesting to Canadian fishermen to
note that one full page illustration is de-
voted to British Columbia fishing and one
of their spoons is called The Canadian
Spoon, while another is entitled The ‘‘B.
C.” Salmon Spoon. No doubt in future
lists Canada will occupy a more import-
ant position,something more commersur-
ate witnits standing as a fishing territory ©
We are constantly being asked as to
whether there is any trout fishing to be
obtained near Montreal. Many people are
under the impression that such fishing
is either played out, or. held by clubs.
From inquiries we have made lately, and
letters we have received, we are glad to
say that free trout fishing can still be
obtained. Some of thisis to a certain
extent private, that is: to say certain
lakes can only be fished by staying at
the Hotels which control the rights. On
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The Iver Johnson isn’t a bomb—it’s a revolver. It
goes off only when a revolver should—when you pull
the trigger. You can drop it, strike it against table
corners, or hammer the hammer, with perfect impun-
ity. But the instant that you do pull the trigger in
earnest, you will find the Iver Johnson a quick, sure,
. straight shooter.
Our Free Booklet, ‘‘ Shots,’’ tells more in detail why the
Iyer Johnson has outstripped competitors in public favor. Our
handsome catalogue goes with it, showing details of construction.
. Iver Johnson Safety Hammer Revolver
Richly nickeled, 22 calibre rim-fire or 32 calibre center- 7 50 Extra length barrel or blued
fire, 3-in. barrel; or 38 calibre center-fire, 34-in barrel, i. finish at slight extra cost
: } Iver Johnson Safety Hammerless Revolver
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or 38 calibre center-fire, 34-inch barrel, - - - - -Q: finish at slight extra cost
Sold by Hardware and Sporting Goods dealers everywhere, or sent prepaid on receipt of
price if dealer will not supply. Look for the owl’s head on grip and our name on barrel.
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New York 299 Chambers Street. San Francesco: Phil. B. Bekeart Co., 717 Market St.
Hamburg, Germany: Pickhuben 4. London, England: 13 Cullum Street, E.C
Iver Johnson Single Barrei Shotguns and Truss Bridge Bicycles
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Es
the Nomining branch of the Canadian
Pacific Railway good free fishing can be
obtained within a short distance of the
railway line at almost any station. There
are two or three very good lakes up
around St. Jovite, Lac Ouimet in particu-
lar. Lac Gauthier is controlled by the
Grey Rocks Inn,a first class summer
resort. In Lac Ouimet the red trout
average about three-quarters of a pound
and grey trout run all the way up to ten
pounds. In Lac Gauthier red trout aver-
age about one pound, and a reliable cor-
respondent writes us that he caught forty-
two in one in one afternoon, which dress-
ed, weighed thirty-nine pounds. At St.
Marguerite are other lakes in which good
fishing can be obtained, notably Lac
Masson, Lac Point, Lac Pitre and Lac de
la Roche.
Automatic guns and their prohibition
has recently given rise to much controv-
‘ersy on both sides of the line. In Canada
they have been prohibited in several of
the Provinces though the protests against
such legislation have been both loud and
strong, In Pennsylvania the case was
carried to appeal and the Court has de~
cided that inasmuch as the statute allow-
ed the killing of game with guns other
than automatic it wasa discrmination
against the makes of automatic guns and
deprived them of the equal protection of
the laws guaranteed by the Constitution
of the United States and the Constitution
of Pennsylvania and was therefore un-
constitutional. The conviction of the
Court of first instance was quashed and
under this decision automatic guns can
now be used in the State.
Duck hunters know that their choice
of decoys is important, for often enough
upon the efficiency of their decoys rests
the nature of the sport secured. The
Illinois River Folding Duck and Goose
Decoys are described as the most prac-
tical decoys on the market, being attrac-
tive, convenient and durable. They are
put out and taken in with great rapidity
and ease, being made in groups of three
with one cord and anchor for each group.
The decoys are folding profile made of
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Goods Wholesaled
At Retail Prices
WE WILL CATCH YOUR EYE
BUT! get our catalogue and you will find
Goods Retailed
Wholesale Prices
BECAUSE, WE MANUFACTURE
all kinds of Boat Trimmings, Railings, Stanchions, Chocks Cleats,
Deckrings and Oarlocks, ete,
We also have complete facilities for
Repairing, Renewing or Refinishing
anything made of metal
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223, 5th Avenue, South, Minneapolis.
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wood witha three plate hinge so that
is under
when extended the float water
Geese Decoys open ready for use
and the bird isseen floating at each ex-
tremity. They are of light weight, paint-
ed in natural colors and as a spring holds
the combination open. no adjustment is
needed. The decoy ducks are made in
mallards, pintails canvas backs, blue
bills, black mallards, whistlers, redheads,
tealand widgeou and Canada geese,
eight males and four females to the dozen
put up all complete in a light strong box
with cords and anchor. The manufacturer
is James W. Reynolds, whois a maker
of hunting specialties and his address is
68 South Morgan Street, Chicago. Mr.
Reynolds has a double duck call which
can be used for the different species and
proves highly effective. Single calls with
a natural duck voice are also included in
his catalogue. Circulars will be sent to
any of our readers who will send a request
to Mr. Reynolds.
One of the most useful business pub-
lications that has seen the light for some
time is the ‘‘Scientific American” Index
of Manufacturers, an index compiled from
the advertisers in that journal. The index
isa marvel of comprehensiveness and
well deserves its second title of ‘‘Who’s
who among American’ manufacturers ”
The compilation is also a splendid testi-
mony to the value of the advertising
columns of the foremost American tech-
nical publication and will prove of con-
stant use to the business man. Often
enough the name and address of a manu-
_ facturer of some specialty is wanted and
at such a time the index will not be in
vain. A copy will be mailed free to any
of our business readers sending a request
to the Scientific American, 361 Broadway,
New York.
Ifa sportsman has not comfortable
footwear he can have no enjoyment in
his outing. Accordingly the choice of
boots is a most important one for him and
the oil tanned footwear manufactured by
Messrs. John Palmer & Co., Ltd. Freder-
icton, N. B. can be highly commended.
The firm has adopted a moose head as
their trade mark andthe moose head
brand is widely and favorably known.
They have boots suitable for sports-
women as well as sportsmen and the case
and comfort in wearing their boots are
such as to make them an absolute neces-
sity for anyone desiring an outing in which
enjoyment may predominate. The lists
include waterproof sporting shoepack,
long leg waterproof sporting pack, three
quarters high cut sporting boot, a similar
boot with the addition of full flexible oiltan-
ned soleand heel sewed on by hand(a very
popular boot with hunters, engineers,
fishermen, prospectors, etc. and most
suitable for still hunting) a knee high
sporting boot with heel and sole,) noise-
less, waterproof and comfortable for long
tramps ;) and a special mining and pros-
pecting boot. The latteris studded with
Hungarian nails and is specially adopted
for work onrough or rocky ground. Sur-
veyors, hunters or mountain climbers find
this boot the best for their work. The
John Palmer Company issue a fine illus-
trated catalogue giving representations
of their boots and containing directions
for self measurement, a copy of which
will be mailed to any interested reader
sending an application for the same and
mentioning ‘‘Rod and Gun and Motor
Sports in Canada.”’
The New Brunswick Tourist Associa-
tion have published an interesting and
well illustrated booklet descriptive of the
advantages of New Brunswick for tour-
ist and sporting purposes. A perusal
of this booklet cannot fail to in-
terest all lovers of outdoor life, anda
better acquaintance with the delights to
be found in New Brunswick must make
that fine province even more popular with
sportsmen than it is today. Those who
wish to know all about New Brunswick
would do well to communicate with Miss
Annie E. Tingey, St. John, N. B. who
will forward a copy free.
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The full enjoyment of fresh
fruit comes to the person
who knows enough to com-
bine it with a food that is properly acted upon by the fruit acids,
thereby promoting digestion and preventing stomach discomfort
and bowel disorders. . The ideal food for this purpose is
Shredded Wheat Biscuit
_The shape of the biscuit and the porous nature of the shreds
make it peculiarly adapted to combinations with all kinds of acid
fruits, in season and out of season.
You do not know “The Joys of June” until you have eaten
Shredded Wheat with strawberries and cream. Nothing so whole-
some, healthful or nutritious in summer. Try it —
for dessert in place of soggy white flour short-cake
and other pastries. Deliciously palatable and
easily digested by the most delicate stomach.
Shredded Wheat is made of the choicest white wheat that
grows, is cleaned, steam-cooked, shredded and baked in the
finest and cleanest food factory in the world.
“Its All in the Shreds”
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WRITE FOR FULL PARTICULARS AND RAILROAD RATES, AND
PASTE THIS IN YOUR HAT.
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P. O. Box 544, Secretary.
It was reported at a meeting of the
Yarmouth branch of the People’s Fish
and Game Protective Society of Nova
Scotia that Darling’s and Holmes’ Lakes
had been examined by officers of the
Marine and Fisheries’ Department with a
view of re-stocking these waters with
black bass. The officials in charge of
the government hatcheries also wrote
stating that salmon fry for placing in
Tusket and Salmon Rivers would be
supplied. The changes made by the
Legislature in the new game Act were
approved. All guides are made ex-officio
game wardens. It wasreported that sev-
_ eral pairs of pheasants have been liber-
ated in the county and arrangements are
in progress for the importation of quail
during the present season. Reports
were handed on to the proper officers of
the setting of salmon nets in the Tusket
River and the dumping of sawdust in the
streams by the smaller mills. There was
a small balance against the branch but it
is expected this will be easily cleared off.
The twenty-eighth edition of the well
known booklet on ‘‘Fishing and Shoot-
ing” has been issued by the Canadian
Pacific Railway. The booklet is en-
larged in title as well as in bulk and now
includes ‘‘Canoe Trips and Camping.”
Much of it has been re-written and the
whole brought up to date with many new
cuts, a map and some most interesting
and original matter. Itis a supremely
dificult task to cover the sporting advan-
tages of Canada in a booklet of eighty
pages, but the seemingly impossible is
achieved and the big game hunter or
fisherman who cannot plan an outing
from the information here given him
must have something wrong in his con-
stitution. The description given is
pointed and terse and so well expressed
as to be inclusive. In Big Game Shoot-
ing the whole of the big game animals
throughout Canada are dealt with, while
Small Game Shooting is similarly com-
plete. In fishing, salmon, trout, bass,
maskinonge, ouananiche, and Canadian
pike all receive adequate treatment—at
least as adequate as can be expected in
such a publication. In Canoe Trips and
Camping the Upper St. John River, N.
100
B.; the Tobique River; the Ottawa
River; Kawartha Lakes and Moon River;
Temiskaming and Kipawa; Nipigon
River; Hudson Bay; Lake of the Woods
and British Columbia are all treated.
Special attention is given to the game of
the latter Province, and many seasonable
hints, to which the attention of the tour- |
ist may well be directed, are given under
the heading of Tents, Canoes, Guides
and Supplies. Open seasons with sum-
maries of the Game Laws throughout
Canada and particulars of the C. P. R.
Hotel System complete a work of refer-
ence which can be perused with profit by
every sportsman and should prove of un-
told value to the numerous visitors who
now find in the Dominion fishing and
hunting territories and canoeing and
camping facilities unequalled elsewhere.
It is worth noting the advancing
strides of a well known Toronto business
house which started from the foot of the
ladder as it were, and has been steadily
climbing upwards. By’ recent changes
this house has apparently reached one of
the highest rungs on the ladder of bus-
iness fame They started in a very small
store on King Street four years ago un-
der the name of the Warren Sporting
Goods Co., and by the energetic business
ability of their President, Mr. A. Fenn,
have worked up an exceedingly large
mail order and local business connection
throughout Canada and the United
States. Mr. Fenn has had an excellent
training, serving his apprenticeship in,
and latterly being manager of one of the
largest wholesale and retail sporting
goods stores in Canada. He has been
fortunate in securing control of such a
firm, and the success of his efforts to
serve the sporting public, honestly and
faithfully is assured. He has decided to
change the name of the firm to A. Fenn
& Co. which will aliow all customers to
come in closer contact with the manage-
ment and thereby serve a long felt want.
The new firm will carry in stock the ex-
act requirements of the trade. They
have already added to their la ge stock
of guns, rifles, and ammunition, a com-
plete line of Spalding base ball, tennis,
golf, foot ball, lacrosse, cricket and ath-
letic goods, and as they intend _ to cater
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exclusively to the sporting goods trade,
it is fairly certain that with their exper-
ience and facilities for carrying on a high
class trade their further extension and
success is sure.
There is no better guide than exper-
ience and knowing this tull well the Mar-
ble Safety Axe Company of Gladstone,
Mich., value the following unsolicited
letter received by them from Robert S.
Foss, Captain and I. R. P. 2nd Regiment
N, He-NaG,:
‘‘Marble Safety Axe Company, Glad-
stone, Mich. Gentlemen: ‘The sample
of Marble’s Nitro Solvent procured trom
you came duly to hand and I have given
ita very thorough trial in the Krag
Rifle. I used the Solvent according to
directions after each use Of the rifle dur-
ing the season of 1907 and at the close
of the season, October 31st, I carefully
coated the bore and placed the rifle in
the case where it has remained untouched
for nearly five months and today I find it
in first class condition for which the
Solvent is largely responsible. After
careful trial I can honestly and very
cheerfully recommend Marble’s Nitro
Solvent Oil to be all that its name im-
plies. Incidentally, I would say that I
have had fifty years experience in the use
and care of rifles.”
A free sample of this wonderful oil will
be forwarded to any of our interested
readers who will make application to the
Company for the same and further par-
ticulars will be found in an advertise-
ment in another page.
A few changes have been made in the
gamelaws of Nova Scotia during the
session of the Legislature that has just
closed. The administration of the law
is vested in three Commissioners to be
appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in
Councll. The open and close seasons
for the different kinds of game remain
practically the same as last year, also the
licenses for non-residents. The most
important change so far as non-residents
are concerned is the repeal of a clause
that in some way crept into the last
year’s act, by which non-resident sports-
men were not allowed to take away the
head of a moose killed by them unless
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SOMETHING NEW AND PRACTICAL
Frost’s Improved Kelso AutomaticReel
Capacity too yards. Case of aluminum, satin finished, steel bearings,7.7>
only 7% ounces. Itis both light and strong. With ordinary care it °
should last a lifetime. Can use on rod either above or below hand.
Guaranteed. Price $5.00. If your dealer cannot supply you, send his
name and address to us, and we will fill your order through him. The
“KELSO” brand LINES, REELS, ROUVS, LEADERS, FLIES and
HOOKS are as good as can be made,
econo rae aad gobbins. piowet Kackle is Our Business Ex- m7
clusively. eadquarters for i ired aS)
Catalogues to the trade only. Se ee 4
-KELSO PEARL BAIT.
Something New in Artificial Lures.
This bait is made from pearl and the right shape is
selected to make the pearl spin perfectly. This ©
is one of the most killing lures ever put on the
market, and there issomething about the glitter
of the pearl in the water that is much more at-
tractive to ga‘ne fish than any metal. If you have
not seen them send for samples and prices. We have
all sizes from the smallest bass spinner to the 3%
inch Muskalonge size.
H. J. FROST & CO., 90 Chambers Street, NEW YORK.
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worn dry batteries, get THE Battery made
in Canada.
If your dealer does not handle XCELLS write us, you
will get them from us at factory prices.
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Finest Brook Trout
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We carry a complete line of
Tourists Supplies, including
Canoes and Camp Equipment.
For further information write for Pamph-
let with Map of River and Lake free of
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A 71 Ib. Catch. ig
mounted. This was considered to be so
unfair that the members of the People’s
Game Association spared no effort to
procure its repeal with the above result.
Some further minor changes were also
made all tending to the restriction of the
killing of game. Nova Scotia as a
moose country is not surpassed by any
part of the Dominion, and in no other
province are the hunting districts so easy
of access. The red deer introduced
some years ago are increasing rapidly
and are protected until the year 1912.
With no wolves to kill them this prov-
ince should eventually become an ideal
resort for deer.
A lot of interest has lately been taken
in the Alberni District ‘of Vancouver
island, noted as one of the coming ports
and residential places of British Colum-
bia. Wehave had special information
that there is practically no land there
which is available for pre-emption, so
that persons going there with the idea
of getting free land will be disappointed.
The only way in which land can be ac-
quired in the district at present is by
way of purchase from the present hold-
ers. The land is all more or less heavily
timbered and the greater portion is held
under timber licenses, but of course as
the timber is removed it becomes val- —
uable for farming purposes. The prices
vary very considerably running all the
way from $7 50 to $100 per acre, ac-—
cording to location, etc. We have no
doubt however that this is a very coming
place with its exceptional seaport advan-
tages, having a magnificent harbor with
deep water all the way to the Pacific
Ocean, and yet being easy of access
from Vancouver to Victoria.
A correspondent writing from Saskat-
chewan states that he was out on Good
Friday shooting the festive gopher with
a .22 rifle. He saw the ducks and geese
going north in thousands. Of course
they are protected throughout Canada in
the Spring but the sight caused all who
witnessed it to think of the fall and of
the good times in prospect.
Mr. J. Jones, the Lindsay, Ont., Fish
and Game Overseer, made a haul of some
fifty or sixty feet of net, which had been
set for maskinonge in the Gull river.
just a short distance up from the Jake.
“August 5, 6,
_ two days shot off on
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ada is the Official Organ of the °%§
Dominion of Canada Trap-shooting | i
Association. All communications for
this department should be addressed to | ¢*
W. A. Smith, Editor “The Trap” Kings-
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July ist—St. Catharines.
July 3 and 4—Thomasville,
shooters invited and
come.
Camadian
made wel-
Georgia.
will be
Trap
Que.
of Canada
Sherbrooke,
7—Dominion
Shooting Association,
September, 9, 10, 11 and 12—Tournament oi
the Canadian Indians at Niagara-on-the-
Lake.
Stray Pellets
St. Catharines Gun Club will have a tourn-
ament on July lst at which cash prizes. will
be offered. Dhe Club promise a ‘‘good time and
a Square deal to any Canadian shooters who
mav attend.’’
The mail vote of the Canadian Indians has
resulted in the selection of Niagara-on-the-
Lake as the place of their next annual tourn-
ament. The tournament has been registered
and will be held on Sept. 9, 10, 11 and 12.
There will, however, ‘be only onedayofprac-
tice shooting and two days of competition. The
splendid Queen’s Royal Hotel will be headquar-
ters for the tribe. The shoot will ‘be held on
the common facing Lake Ontario, so the back
ground will be uninterrupted. The hotel, golf
links, and club house, bowling greens and ten-
nis courts will he at the disposal of the shoot-
ers. Everything possible will be done to make
the outing pleasant. Amn effort will be made
to secure the co-operation of the American In-
dians and those of the Tribe who attend their
tournament at Sandusky in June will be a
committee to endeavor to secure their attemd-
ance and make it g joint shoot.
A gun club has been formed at Petrolea,
Ont., with the following officers: Mr. J. B.
Dale, President; Dr. C. O. Fairbank, Vice-pres-
dent; Mr. M. Broderick, sec.-treasurer. The
club starts with about thirty-five enthusiastic
members.
In the Stanley Gun Club shoot at Toronto,
April 9th, the five high men in the handicap
Series were Messrs. Vivian, G. Scheibe, Ely,
Bdkins, and Dunk. All shot at 25 birds, the
score being: Dunk 22, McGill 20, P. Wakefield
20, Sheppard 16, Massingham 19, Ely 24, Ed-
kins 23, Houghton 20, Albert 15, A. Marsh
17, F. Scheibe 19, Hulme 21, Fenton 17, Viv-
ian 25, G. Scheibe 25, Fritz 21, Lawson 21,
Sawdon 20.
Olympic Trial Shoot.
The three-day shoot held on the Exhibition
Grounds, Toronto, May 20, 21, and 22, under
the management of Parkdale Gun Club, was at-
tended by aq representative gathering of Cana-
dian shooters, though some of the best shots
were for one reason or another, unable to be
present. The fifteen high guns for the first
the third day for a Place
on a team of six to represent Canada at the
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in July.
The shooting was over Leggett traps and
at Cleveland targets. The weather conditions
were bad for high scores and very few of the
contestants were able to make, what on paper
at least, was a creditable score. The names
were sent to Ottawa and gq team of six will be
selected from the list, no doupt in the order
of the scores of those who can make the trip.
We understand that J. E. Jennings, for busi-
reasons, will be unable to go.
Following are the scores of those who shot
the full card of 200 targets:—
First Day.
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Dr. Wilson. 02.0.5 02. feces 200 175
(ea EVD UES 905 gt eet este ce 200 175
Jin Dennen es 2 ac. te cee 200 173
Moe Vin Bile Peher: ©. 2.5 9. ees 200 166
Gio NSH wand: 28 So, ae 200 166
W. H. Ewing..... kan Phe ee 200 164
Dre MG Mihai is, eoctesass he Soocetes 200 158
GAD ue PAS ges ast ceeds 200 160
A VT Tine Se die once pee 200 158
Ges MIG iia oo? saakae ~a. dees eae 2u0 155
Wo Wiliipn sete Sree” ncteen Soe 200 154
IW Mae CONG ONL ston: 3-0. tate lnc xaeeees 200 154
We Wi IC OLEE TG son-e- o.0) OSs, oe ean et erereee 200 151
SME rrrv0) een He Oe 2 147
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Wr -sAS SISTEM C Hy Sou. tinee teat Meee eh 200 146
W. BP. TDhompsom ..2...... ......:5 200 143
SERS MET 5 101 Ee ee See eee 200 141
AP ot APU SOE, tose Bicycle scaey bane 2 133
Second Day.
Dry S WAS MRPs ca ctccese “et cnet 200 181
(ess HIGH GIE oct ccecates) erst Ee ceete 200 181
ol sg re OTITMMENIE S55, 1. Splc ay wc) pense waaenates 200 173
Bee WIGGCCHE Re. i.so0te) sassaastwureeusenc- 200 169
AaEe ie SAVED O MEDS So ates cucu dedntntaSane 200 162
Gey lice ERO ERIMD, Sicirce.” beckees 200 161
Ws SHG oe cous sfc Raat a ge ieee 200 160
Go Toe WA VRRM Rosa. .co san, ena ee 200 155
MeKinyt aki. yoke 200 155
Gwar MPU Vite svc, ceneset denonenche 200 152
We. Penton,.+.. ... , Pinaveines a, katasee 200 148
Ws) “DSC MPSON, visesss.ccodens sees 200 147
P.. Wakefield © ..1....6.25. 6 s..0cecee es t 200 145
1 eed PR eo gene Meee 200 141
See SUP RROOKS vaca atknadatrs ato ke 200 138
Geo. McGill ... ...4.: en tigin aa sees 200 137
Third Day.
The scores in the’ shoot off at 200 targets
for place on the team of six were as follows:
George Beattie 193, J. Jennings 190, A.
W. Westover 185, G. M. Howard 184, D. Mc-
Macken 176, Dr. Overholt 178, G. L. Vivian
170, M. E: Fletcher 169, F. A. Parker 161,
W. Ewing 160, George McGill 156, G. M. Dunk
155, E. J. Marsh 158, P. Wakefield 152, S.
S. Brooks 151.
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London Farewell Shoot.
Owing to the fact that the beautiful grounds
heretofore occupied by them are required for
building sites, a street being already laid out
and graded up to the trap house, the Spring-
-wood Gun Club, London, have peen compelled
to seek quarters elsewhere. The fate of the
Springwood Gun Club is the experience of
very many shooting clubs everywhere, but es-
pecially those on the outskirts of growing cit-
ies. It is one of the necessities as well as one
of the delights of the shooting game that it
must be indulged in ‘“‘far from the madding
crowd.”’ The advance of population compels
the shooting Indian, like his copper colored
brother, to ‘‘move on.’”? This was the reason,
therefore, for the giving of a farewell shoot
by the club, on their old grounds on the after-
noon of May 14th. The program was a_ short
one of six events of 100 targets in all, with en-
trance for targets only and optional
d sweeps
of $1.00. A long list of valuable nipratianeticn
prizes was the attraction. The first. second
and third prizes were particularly choice, com-
prising a cut glass clock, value $25.00, a cut
glass decanter, value $20.00, and a cut
glass celery dish. value $10.00. These were all
of the famous Hawkes brand and were sener-
ously, donated by Mr. A. Hi. Clinger of the home
club. the Canadian representative of the manu-
facturers. the well known firm of T.G. Hawkes
& os bs Corning, N.Y.
be irst prize was landed hv Geo. jp
Hamilton, who has been everythine- bang
this year with 94 ont! of 100. S°rond nlace
was won hv W. A. Smith. Kinesville, with a
star nerformer of the home club
new load that proved a winner. with 93. while
ne Ww. Glover, the star performer of the home
cluh. made food on the third vrize with 92
The vrincipal averaces made were consider-
ed extremely cood considering the weather. a
nastv rain all afternoon. aceomnahied bv hich
winds. nuttine many a «ood shooter to the
had. “A sliding hamdiean of 16 to 20 vamrde
was used. The scores’— :
SaAr Toke.
Geo. Beattie, Hamilton ........ 100 Boa
W. A. Smith, Kingsville...... ...... 100 93
B. W. Glover; London ............ 100 92
F. Galbraith, Ridgetown ...... Nt 100 ga
F. Kerr, Crediton...... ise he! 100 ie
L. Trebner, Exeter i 100 8A
R. E. Day, Lomndon...... 100 84
W. P. Thompson, Hamilton ...... 100 84
H. A. Horning, Hamilton ......... 100 81
A. McMackon, Highgate ......... 100: 81
S. Fitton, Eixeter wc. ek. 100 79
W. J. Kirbyson, Ingersoll ...... 100 78
“‘Parker’’, Lomndon...... a" 100 thi
G. Nichols, Ingersoll ...,.0..4... 100 76
D. Hartleib, Exeter ...... Nailsea 100 73
W. Morrison, Owen Sound ....... 160 71
T. Carling. Exeter...... ... oileties 100 at
W. Hollingshead, Dutton ......,.. 100 fA
A. Blackburn, London ...... «21... 100 70
“Blue Bill’®, London ...... eae 100 67
E. G. Simcox, London ............ 100 64
S. A. Webb, London ............... 100 54
D. G. Reid. Bothwell ..:...... a 100 51
A. H. Clinger, London ............ 100 46
H. Marlatt. Simcoe ........2.... 80 “04
A. W. Fisher, Stratford ......... eB =e
E. Koehler, Wallacetown, ..-...
1d A i ee = eae
Blenheim Tournament
The annual shoot of the Blenheim Gun Club
was held May 7th, in a nasty drizzling rain,
alternating with high winds, which handicapped
the competitors greatly. At times the wind
would drive the powder back in the marks-
man’s face. The first honors were landed by
B. W. Glover, London, who had 147 out ofa
possible 175. J. Weatherall of Blenheim, was
second, with 137, and F. Galbraith of Ridge
town, third, with 132. Scores:
SrA Broke
B. W. Glover, London 174 142
F. Galbraith, Ridgetown ...... 175 132
F. Conover, Leamington ...... 175 124
W. E. Hall, Blenheim ............ a Wes 124
G. Laing, Ridgétown ... ......... 175 1038
D. MacMackon, Highgate ...... 175 122
M. B. Perdue, Chatham ......... 140 98
“Blue: Bill”, London y:::2, 4.0.5. 155 107
J, Piltor, “Blenheim "5,2... 120 61
W. H. Nicholls, Chatham ...... 155 78
C.. Lynch, Blenheim ,.:.:.......... 100 27
T. B. Taylor, ie Ween Sr eh 50 7.
P. Slater, Blenheim ............ 175 83
M. Samson, Blenheim ............ 175 117
J. Weatherall, Blenheim ...... 175 137
L. Coffin, Blenheim: ........ ..:... 35 14
OF | Gills *Blenheingy a ato eo eckce-s 20 8
T. Pickering, Blenheim ............. 40 25
G. Bowden, Blenheim ............. 175 lu7
E. McGee, Blenheim ......... ...... LS t
J. Samson, Blenheim ............ 30 10
A. Cox, Blenheim ..... Ye cas atone 105 49
S. Burke, Blenheim ...... ...... 90 57
Cc. S. Sheldon, Blenheim ..... 70 22
R. Hartford, Blenheim _......... 35 re
H.H. Burke, Blenheim ............ 105 47
G. W. Knight, Blenheim ......... 40 26
W. D. Samson, Blenheim ..».. 40 27
S. Hartford, Blenheim ......... 55° 37
E. Nichols, Blenheim ...... ...... 20 li
H. McDougall, Blenheim ......... 40 16
EXETER SHOOT.
Left to Right—George Laing, Ridgetown;
Ww.
E. Hall, Blenheim; ‘‘Shorty’’ Cantelon,
Clinton; R. E. Day, London; N. D. Hurdon,
Exeter.
Hamilton Happenings
The Balmy Beach Gun Club members of To-
ronto, were. the guests of the Hamilton Gun
club on Saturday afternoon, April 9th, when
a 25-target team race was shot, eighteen men
per team. The local club won out by a score
of 288 to the Balmy Beachers’ 274, but they
had to extend themselves all the way, as the
result was in doubt up until the last squad
had shot. Good scores were made impossible
by a strong southeast wind, which at times
increased to a hurricane. The scores:
Hamilton—Crooks 19, Barnard 18, Wark
15, J. Hunter 20, Bates 23, Beattie 20, Barnes
7,Bowron 10, Royal 12, Grant 15, Ww. YP.
Thompson 20, Konkle 15, Dr. Wilson 19, A.
Lee 16, Oliver 15, Moxwell 9, Cling 17, Palm-
er 14, Fletcher 18, Waterbury 18, Watson 11
Total 288.
Balmy Beach—Mason 20, Ten Eyck 14,
A. Shaw 14, Boothe 11, Lyonde 20, Casci 19,
Draper 16, W. Hunter 11, Seager 18, J. G
Shaw 11, Craig 16, Ross 21, Gerow 0, Me-
Gaw 16, Lyne 15, Tremble 7, Smith 14, ,Dav-
is 21. Total 274.
106 ROD AND GNN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA.
Riverdale Beat Bramptcn.
Severa
members of the Riverdale Gun Club
of Toronto, journeyed to Brampton on May
130) to, shoot aq friendly match with the
Brampton Gun Club. The -weather . conditions
or shooting were very favorable indeed, anda
pleasant afternoon’s sport was indulged in. |
The hospitality and good fellowship exhipi-
ted by the Brampton Gun Club towards _ the
EXETER SHOOT.
Some Shooting Stars. Right to Left— B. W.
Glover, winner Huron Indian championship
cup; Fred Kerr, winner second average, and
J. Triebner, winner third average, also run-
mers up for the Cup.
Riverdale members branded them im the eyes
of the Riverdale Club as’ good fellows and
worthy sports for ever andever. The ~match
was Shot off at fifty, targets in two relays of
25 targets each, the Riverdales winning by the
small margin of three. Appended are the re-
spective scores made:—
Riverdale—G. Gordon 46, J. E. Jennings
43, J. Miller 30, D. Dalton 88, F. Bredannaz
38. W. Lowe 36, C. Davidson 35, W. Pedrick
35, W. Best 32, F. Powell 27. Total 369.
Brampton—C. J. Packham 44, C. Wilson 44,
S. White 42, R. Pletcher 41, F. Henry 37, J.
S. Beck 34, F. J. Peaker 33, J. Campbell 31,
W. Fletcher 81, W. Welsh 29. Total 366.
The J. Stevens Arms and Tool Company
of Chicopee Falls, Mass., advise that they have
issued a new series of Stevens Gallery Tar-
gets, ome of each ‘being included with each _ box
containing a Stevens rifle as heretofore. These
targets are manufactured of superior stock and
illustrate on reverse side the composite group
An Interesting Discussion.
Morrison, winner high average, with Mrs.
Morrison and Mrs. S. Fitton.
ot one hundred consecutive shots made by A.
Hubalek at the 1908 tournament of the Indoor
Indoor .22 Caliber ‘Rifle League, where g Stev-
ens Rifle and Stephens Telescope were decided
factors in winning she championship match.
Messrs. Stevens will be pleased to furnish at
actual cost a supply of targets to any rifle or-
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The trapshooters of Thomasville, Georgia,
extend a special invitation to the gunners of
Canada to attend their fifth ‘annual tourna-
ment on July third and fourth. Two automa-
tic traps will be in use for two days. Hight
to ten handsome prizes, $250 added money,
twelve events each day, 20 targets. ‘The sec-
retary adds: ‘‘The fun will be rich, our hospi-
tality will be richer, our welcome golden.’’
* x
Several victories have been won across in
the States with the Lefever gun... At the
Kansas State Shoot, Mr. Arnold scored 605
out of 650 targets, winning high amateur av-
erage. Dr. Gleason at Bedford, mass., won a
similar distinction. Both gentlemen used Lef-
ever guns. At Glen Falls a candidate shooting
with a Lefever gun divided first honors in the
high amateur average. The owner of a Lefever
gun enjoys the advantage of guaranteed pat-
terns of 75 per cent. or over with even distri-
pution of the shot, the latter due to the taper
poring, a distinctive feature of the Lefever
cuns.
On the right— W.
THE RIFLE
At the weekly shoot of the Glen xrove
Rifle Club, Toronto, om April 25th, Mr. Sam-
iel Madill, one f the members broke all Ca-
nadian records for offhand shooting by making
a score of 97 points out of 100, at 200 yards.
This score has never as far as can be learned
been made in Canada, and is only one point
below the world’s record of 1898,
Mr. Wentworth, qa noted American shot,
years ago. The
ofi-hand, on Standard American targets, and
witnessed by a large number of the
members.
10, 10—97.
made bu
some
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everywhere or wailed for 25 cents. Sample
Chase & Sanborn STM cunen a Violet Sorated) Teton
Guaranteed under the Food and and Drugs
MONTREAL.
| Act, June 30, 1906. Serial No. 1542.
Gerhard Mennen Co., Newark N. J.
RAIN WATERPROOF
CLOTHING
Keeps you dry,
clean and comfort-
ablein the heaviest
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Plentv, of materials
| are SAID to be water-
Motor Boat
Tanks
Built to Stand Government Test.
proof. RAINO has
: PROVEN so by the
Tanks of all sizes made to pattern. severest test
i “ id Raino garments are
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PHONE MAIN 677- 737-761 S. Halsted Street, CHICAGO, U.S A.
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42
HEITGER CARBURETER
MODEL A. ’08
Small, neat, light and efficient, nothing better at
any price.
Being adopted by Automobile, Motor Cycle and
Marine Engine Manufacturers,
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded.
Horizontal or vertical outlet.
We also make a special carbureter for 3-port,
2 cycle engines.
Good Live Agents wanted for Canada. A good
proposition
195 West South St.
HENTGER CARBURETER CO., Minnearelis: Minn.
CATALOG ON REQUEST
BUILD YOUR OWN BOAT]
BY THE BROOKS SYSTEM
I can sell you a boat for one-fourth of
what a factory would charge. 100 cents’
of actual value and results for 25 cents.
Is it worth considering? Anyone can build a boat
by using my exact size printed paper patterns and
illustrated instruction sheets. My boat catalogue
shows all kinds of boats. Send for it—right now,
today. It’s tree.
Patterns From $1.50 up.
ee
lS DOWN BOAT FRAMES
I] absolutely guarantee
you will be satisfied. I will
instantly refund your
money if you are not. I
stand back of every state-
ment made in this adver
tisement. I have made
them as strong and con
Tony
Tuy
DNase
A Set-up Frame
I can in many cases supply
vi I how.
Tho see de warrentit. "|. knock-down frames allready to
C. C. BROOKS | put together at a lower price
—oos than you would pay for suitable
raw material. Every piece is accurately shaped and
machined ready to put together. All patterns and
illustrated instructions needed to finish the boat—sent
free with knock-down frames.
spe TWO SPECIAL OFFERS
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Length 22 ft. Beam
5s6in. K. D. frame Lengthis5%ft.Beam
and patterns $24.
3rooks 6H.P. Type
D, motor, complete
equipment $95.00.
Boththe above
$108. Complete
boat with 6 H. P.
motor,ready to run
as illustrated $230.
aft. K.D. trame and
patterns $12.00 K.
D. frame, patterns
and Type E motor
$62.00. Complete
boat with 3 H. P.
motor ready to run
as illustrated $125.
Brooks Special Type E. Complete Electrical and
Marine Equipment included.
Write me personally for my boat or engine catalogue.
C.C. BROOKS, President. BROOKS BOAT MFG. CO.
(Originators of the pattern system of boat building.)
4606 Ship Street, Saginaw, Mich., U.S.A
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WINNIPEG:
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July 11th to 17th, 1908.
Unequalled live stock and wheat exhibits.
INNES World Famous
Orchestral Band of Chicago
and 91st Highlanders Band
Great Bench Show of dogs by Western
Kennel Club.
Great Rand Competition open to cities and towns
in the West.
Finest horses and cattle of Western Canada.
Exceptional attractions before Grand stand.
The first Light Agricultural Motor Competition
jn America.
Annual Meet of Manitoba Amateur Athletic
Association.
Spectacular
FIREWORKS.
Entries close on June 30th.
A.A. Andrews, Pres. W.Sandford Evans, Vice-Pres.
A. W. Bell, Manager.
MILITARY TATTO and brilliant
“No Fleas on Me”
I AM WASHED WITH
‘Standard’
Oil of Tar
which isa Non-Poisonous Disinfectant, has a fine
odor, perfect in itsaction, and is the best General
Disinfectant on the market.
1f your dealer cannot supply you send his name
and one dollar for trial gallon tin to
The West Chemical Co.
125 Queen St. East -
Toronto.
IF NOT WHY NOT CONSULT
PATON’S
BOAT VARNISH, PAINTS,
BRUSHES, SHINGLE
STAINS, Ete.
18 Adelaide St., West, TORONTO.
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“Sulcan Sparker”
Established 1898 -
66 ” j SPARKING BATTERIES
Oul can YACHT LIGHTING and
| SPARKING SYSTEMS
Are standard equipment on all high
grade Automobiles and Motor Boats
MADE IN CANADA.
Over 300 Outfits in use in Canada.
GUARANTEED FOR TWO YEARS
The GROFTAN STORAGE BATTERY CO. tomonro, Canava
Montreal and Kast, John Forman. Winnipeg, pet oa Engine Co.
Vancouver, Vancouver Shipyard, Lt
No. 305 Six Volt 70 Ampere
Canadas’s Best Row Boats, Canoes, Motor Boats and Dinghys,
ARE MANUFACTURED BY
SAVE MONEY BY ——— «=— LY
ORDERING AT mgr SESS DSM LAST LONGER
ONCE. CATALOGUE Pippi ss =e “AND LOOK NICER
ON REQUEST. = THAN ANY. OTHER
THE H. DITCHBURN BOAT MFG. CO, LTD.
GRAVENHUJURST, MUSKOKA, ONT.
NO DANGER FROM ar 9
TT D U BE R E
oan Oil Engine
AS RELIABLE AS STEAM
Extremely Simple — No Valves— No Cams— Ne Carburetor
No Gears—No Trouble
The Kerosene Generator is different from
any other type as it forces the charge directly
into the cylinder without drawing it into the
base of the engine, first heating it with
hotair. It vaporizes kerosene as thoroughly
as gasoline. It is absolutely certain. Entirely
economical and simple in its operation Pro
, duces more power. Base firing and flooding are
mpossible.
THE “REFINED”
FOR CANOES, DINGHEYS, ROWBOATS
AND SMALL, TENDERS
Thoroughly reliable, easily installed
No gaskets or Packing of any kind used No
Valves, Springs, Triggers, Cams nor Gears
All working parts accessible—reverses instantly—simple construction—easily operate a>. 3. By 2B. One
Cylinder. Weight 50 lbs. Send for our Marine Bulletin. We specialize : each one of our engines is absolutely
the best of its class from schooner to canoe.
DINNING & ECKENSTEIN
MERCHANTS BANK BUILDING, MONTREAL
TTD AEE TT
44 ROD AND GUN AND
Judge by
MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA.
Results
In Buying a Marine
Motor ==_!
In this day and age only results count—you know it.
And this rule applies just as much to marine motors as to
anything else. It makes not a particle of difference who
made it or what the price is, a marine motor is worth only
what results it gives you. These results are:
1st—Dependability
2nd—Power (at normal r.p.m.)
3rd—Fuel Economy.
Ath—Long Life.
The Hildreth Motor is not the cheapest in a money
sense; but viewed in the light of results is the cheapest.
You can get so-called ‘motors’ (bire) as lowas $20.00, that
are fit only for the scrap heap after one season’s work (and
mighty unsatisfactory work too.) When all is said and
done, the persistent ever present fact remains that the
cheapest marine motor is theone that gets the most and
best results—the one that makes the round trip. And that
is what the Hildreth motor will do. It is the cheapest
priced motor on the market, quality considered; and without
quality a motor is not cheap at any price. It simply wastes
your time, money, temperand gasoline.—truly a poor ‘‘bar-
gain.’’ As for our motor, we guarantee every statement we
make about it. Our complete factory stands back of the
guarantee.
Main bearings are so securely packed
Hildreth - Marine - Motors
during crank case compression,
Extra long bearings—that means
long life. Elevated timer permits easy
observation and manipulation. Both
wrist pins are hardened steel; connecting
rod, pump and eccentric strap are
bronze; nickel babbit is used.
Hildreth Motors deliver more horse
power per dollar of selling price than
other motors because they are scientific-
ally designed by an expert, are made
under skilled supervision, and sold on
honor under a positive guarantee.
The Hildreth Manufacturing Co.,
713 Sheridan Avenue, Lansing, Mich.,
will gladly send their handsome catalog
showing the full line of motors from 2 to
25h. p. and giving complete particulars,
to prospective purchasers who give size
of boat and power desired. Write today.
\
Hildreth - Marine - Motors —
RICE LEWIS © SON, TORONTO, Agents for Ontario
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that there is no waste of gasoline mixture ©
ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA
THOUSAND
HOUSE
Alexandria Bay. N.Y.
The most popular and beautiful
resort in
Boating,Golf and otherdiversion
we
Send for Booklet to
O..G. STAPLES
PROPRIETOR
Alexandria Bay,
abe
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be
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bine
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MODEL M.
The Stationary
Engine and Motor
Boat Special
Price Complete
with high grade
coil wound
especially for
the K-W Magneto
$35.00 for single
cylinder and $5.00
for each additional
cylinder f. o. b.
Cleveland. Water-
proof and Stretch-
proof belting 20c
per ft.
When writing Advertisers kindly mention
Amerieéa.
ISLAND
bli,
és
HF.
Fishing,
NO
CR NKING
Dingheys.
motor.
Price of motor complete
very-
INE
ok, Wy.
MAGNETO
SAVES GASOLINE
TROUBLE
EXPENSE
HIGH {IN QUALITY—LOW IN COST
ABSOLUTELY RELIABLE—Easy to apply.
Starts the Engine without Batteries.
q
YOUR ENGINE IS NO BETTER
THAN ITS IGNITION. INSTALL A
K-W MAGNETO AND LEARN WHAT
IT 1S TO BE FREE FROM ALL 1G
NITION TROUBLES. QUALITY AND
GOOD SERVICE WILL BE wiTH
YOU LONG AFTER THE PRICE
HAS BEEN FORGOTTEN.
EEE
The K. W. IGNITION CO.
46 Power Avenue
CLEVELAND, OHIO
Manitoba A gents, Burridge-Cooper Co Ltd., Winnipeg
gil
per water jacket.
and sea-cock,
satisfactory
Canoes,
We devote all our skill and thought on this one
It isa lttle whirlwind for power, the biggest motor
value and satisfaction in the world.
and guaranteed for two years. t
for installation, $50-
Write for catalog and address of nearest agent
THRALL-FISHBACK MOTOR CO.,
39 Fort Street East,
DETROIT, MICH., U.S.A.
45
¢
<3 ined Mote
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but developing as much
power as other motors
rated4H.P. Bore 3%
in.;stroke 3 in; turning
alZin.propellor,
17 pitch, 200 to
800 revolutions
aminute. Weiglic
YW puuudo- Reliadil-
ily, Strength, sim-
pucity, power and
durability. Unly
lour movable parts.
Exclusive float feed
carburettor. No
valves, springs, trig-
vers, cams, gea©rs,
gaskets nor packing
requiringattention.
All bearings bronze
pushed. Crank shaft
hardened and
ground. Cylinder,
piston and rings
ground. Spun cop-
Pumps from bilge
The one-sure-to-be
motor for Launches,
Kowboats, Veries and
Every one fully teste¢c
motor you want.
Immediate deli-
It’s the
MODEL F.
Has Bracket so
it can be easily
installed on
autos by bolting
to the frame.
Made especially
for Ford runa-
bouts but good on
any car. Price
$35.00 f. o. b. Cleve-
land, 5 ft. belting
and fasteners $1.00
If you have any ignition
troubles write us; we are ig.
nition specialists and will
help you.
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Spor ts in Canada.’’
46 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA.
Complete Engines and Launches
Write for prices
and catalogue of
Single, Two and
Three Cylinder #
E Moines be Q
HAMILTON MOTOR 7 +
WORKS, Limtred
hy
HAMILTON, ONT.
CLEAR VIEW |
Acetylene Search Light
for Yachts, Launches and Pleasure Boats of all kinds. Generates
its own gas. Projects a powerful light. Entirely automatic. Com-
plete in itself. Can be placed on bow or pilot house. Indispensible ae
for night boating; making landings; detecting obstructions; locating li
buoys and penetrating fog. Easily detached for use on land or in SMALL SIZE
camp. Write for Catalogue.
AMERICAN ACETYLENE STOVE CO.
| 514 MASONIC TEMPLE MINNEAPOLIS, MINN
LARGE SIZE ©
Automobile and Motor |.
Boat Insurance.
Most Mcdern Contracts at Reasonable Rates.
Fire, Explosion, Collision
and other hazards.
— se
Write for particulars.
Mannheim Insurance @o.
OLDFIELD KIRBY & GARDNER
GENERAL AGENTS
391 Main St., WINNIPEG, MAN.
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SUSHREEOOEOUEEOROOUSEEEEEEUOEEEEEEET |
On your vacation, no matter where you
are going, or what kind of fish you are
/ after, willdo more than anything else to
make your trip successful. “BRISTOL”
Rods are incomparable for convenience—
in the canoe or on the carry—reliability,
resiliency and for hooking and landing
gamy fish.
Korona Cameras
always represent the highest standard
of camera quality. If carefully ex-
amined they will win your approbation
by their perfection in every detail and
the many little features which give
them their individuality. Koronas
are famous for their lens equipments
and they are sold at very reasonable
prices fitted with our
TURNER-REICH
Convertible Anastigmat f. 6. 8.
The perfect American lens.
For sale by leading dealers every where.
Guaranteed three years.
Eeautiful Illustrated
Catalogue mailed E R E E
Loll THE HORTON MFC. CO.
Se 32 Horton St.
Bristol, Conn.
ST PTT TE |
Send for Catalogue
Gundlach-Manhattan Optical Co.
798 Clinton Ave. So., Rochester, N. Y.
1 oy
th
HE fire which occurred at our
works on the r1th of May last,
did not in any way damage our
stock. Weareina positisn to fill
ee your orders for the BEAUDRY,
which will be handled as carefully asever. Remember we are the makers of the
Beaudry
Marine
of which everyone talks
with such praise
Beaudry Gasoline
Engine Co.
314 Bleury Street,
MONTREAL
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48 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA.
44° SPECIAL ‘44°/
THE BIGGEST ENGINE BARGAIN
EVER OFFERED
A little over a year ago the Ferro Machine and Foundry Co.
purchased the entire interests of the Detroit Auto Marine Co.
The Ferro Machine and Foundry Co. immediately utilized
their entire manufacturiug facilities for turning out Ferro En-
gines and the result was that a, quantity of partially finished 4
Detroit Auto Marine parts were left on hand.
These parts consisted of crank shafts, connecting rods, car-
buretors, and commutators. As these parts were of no use fl
tothe Ferro Machine & Foundry Co. nor to anyone else in
this partially completed state, it was recently decided to finish 4
and assemble these parts and put these engines on the mar- {
ket at less than cost, so as to clear up this extra stock at once. ;
$ $ $ $
How do these motors look to you, also the price |
prices, also testimonial letters. See our other ad. on page 70 of this issue. ;
1
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Here is the biggest real bargain in Gasoline Marine ‘
Engines you haveeverseen, A new Three-Horse-Power ;
Engine for $44.00. Or a New-Six-Horse-Power Engine :
for $80 oo. ’
r . . c . |
We have only a limited number of these engines and the
stock won't last long at these prices. Its the Chance ofa ;
lifetime.
These engines are made of the very best material
throughout and finished perfectly.
It's the biggest bargain ever offered to the Boat Builder
or Boat Owner who desires to put a good reliable motor in
his boat to replace one that is not giving satisfaction.
All of these engines are thoroughly tested at our factory
and each andevery one is guaranteed to develop its full
rated horse power,
WE ONLY HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER.
$ THE FERRO MACHINE & FOUNDRY CO.
Dept. S., Cleveland, Ohio.
Eastern Branch: 2nd Floor 44 Cortlandt
St., New, York City.
° for our 1908 Special Bargain Sheet which will glve you a complete de-
rite O- ay scription of these engines and WHY we are offering same at these low |
80" =
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ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. 49
For Marine and Stationary Use
We make.no effort to have the cheapest motor on the market, but we offer an unusual combination of
quality and low prices, giving buyers more actual engine value for their money than any other manufacturer.
We are able to do this because we save money from the beginning and all the way through. We manufacture
in quantity ; sell by mail for cash ; and have no travelling agent; every engine sold is an agent.
We know so well the efficiency and worth of ‘‘Honest Injuns” that we can Sell them under a guarantee
that can not be equalled by other manufacturers, for it would force most of them out of business. ‘
Finally, we want your order because we know that you will be another pleased customer. In support
of our claims compare ‘‘Honest Injuns”’ with others and buy on the bore and stroke of the cylinders and not
on the manufacturer's rating.
Buy the “Honest Injun” and Get Real Engine Value and Plenty of it.
It needs no further comment as it has no equal, simply a solid block of power and speed, always reliable.
We are able to fill orders at short notice. Try us and see.
OTHERS RATE SIMILAR WITH FULL
EP: CYLINDERS’ BORE STROKE REVOLUTIONS OR SMALLER ENGINES AS°* BARE ACCESSORIES
2 1 3 3% 600 3, 3's and even 4 H. P. $70.00 $100.00
4 1 4 4% 600 5, 5's and even 6 H.P. 90.00 125.00
5 if 5 5 500 6‘6, 7 and even 8 H.P. 110.00 170.00
8 2 4 4% 600 150.00 210.00
12 2 5 5 500 220.00 280.00
16 3 4 4% 600 250.00 300.00
18 3 5 5 500 300.00 375.00
24 4 5 5 500 400.00 475.00
‘Honest Injun” Marine Motor :—Spark Coil, Spark ‘Plug, Batteries,
Accessories supplied with the
Feed Oil Cup, Compression Grease Cups, Switch,
Float Feed Carburetor, Quick Receding Check Valve, Sight
Wire and Connections, Stuff Box and Stearn Bearings, Exhaust Pipe, Steel Shaft, required length, Coupling
for Shaft, Propeller Wheel. suitable size.
MILLER ENGINE CO.,
TORONTO.
“Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada.”’
When writing Advertisers kindly mention
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ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA.
: Trunk and Leather Goods Co. ;
Sportsman’s Supply Store
97 King Street East, TORONTO.
LOT 1 Three jointed Calcutta Bamboo Rod, nickle plated reel, 60 ft.
Waterproof Linen Line, 6 gutted hooks any size, 1 float and
3 sinkers. Regular value $1.25, delivered free in Ontario .§ $ 1.50
“
LOT 2 Three jointed Lancewood Rod, with the same equipment as
lot 1. Regular value $3.00, delivered free in Ontario - 2.00
LOT 3 Extra quality three jointed Lancewood Rod with extra tip, .
nickle plated ‘‘Ideal’’ Reel, 60 feet Waterproof Linen Line,
12 gutted hook any size, | float and 1 doz. sinkers. Regular
value $5.25, delivered free in Ontario - - - - 4.25
LOT 4 Extra quality three jointed genuine steel rod, same equipment
as lot 3. Regular value $8.00, delivered free in Ontario . - 6.25
LOT 5 Genuine Bristol Telescopic Rod, same equipment as No. 3.
Regular value $9.75, delivered free in Ontario - a RTS
12 quart Minnow or Bait Pail $2.00 with any lot.
20 in. unlined hand sewed bag. Regular $8.50, delivered free in Ontario 6.50
18 in. Oxford Club Bag, unlined, hand sewed. Regular $12.00, de-
~ livered free in Ontario : - . - - 9.50
22 in. Rixine Suit Case. Regular value $3.50, delivered free in Ontario 2.00
We make all kinds of Leather Goods for travel or sports. Our
experience is at your command. Write for wants in any line.
(= = —-
Trunk and Leather Goods Co.
Sportsman’s Supply Store
Phone Main 3730. 97 KING ST. EAST, TORONTO.
Please mention Rod and Gun.
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THAT DAINTY MINT COVERED
CANDY COATED
At All the Betterkind of Stores
Scents the Ounce ;
CHEWING GUM orin5¢.l0¢and25¢ Packets ff
a _____ REALLY DELIGHTFUL
If your neighborhood store can’t supply vou send us 10c for sample packet.
FRANK H FLEER & CO. INC., Philadelphia, U.S. A.,
and Toronto, Canada.
Folding Tonneau on the MITCHELL RUNABOUT
Opened or closed in 5 seconds without the use of any tools. As firm, strong
and comfortable as a standing tonneau.
Also made for Fords, Cadillacs, Bericks and many others
Write for full description and prices to
DAYTON FOLDING TONNEAU COMPANY,
PAYTON. OHIO; OLS, AG
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ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA
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rHe J. H. CURTISS Co. new York
Marine
Closets
. Lavatories
Etc.
AW
Prompt Deliveries
Guaranteed
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What Would Gamp
Be Without Goffee?
In camp it always tastes better than a
home, even though it is often pretty black
and sometimes a bit muddy.
The percolator at home makes better
coffee—coffee that is more healthful—that
we all admit. And now comes the first
CAMP PRFRCOLATOR, one made coni-
pact like your nesting outfit—made even
smaller than the camp pot you have been
carrying, with bail for use over the camp
fire, and with folding handle—doesn't that
sound good to you?
A percolator doesn’t boil over, doesn’t
spoil the coffee if left to boil, and you don’t have
to get it off the fire at a prescribed moment.
This percolator doesn’t need minute description—it embodies the
principal and is made following the particular style of the famous
‘*Meteor”’ which has been universally used for years.
The one principal feature of this percolator is that it is made
for you in camp, or en route, wherever you carry your own compact
outfit and brew your own beverage.
All first-class sporting goods dealers either have this percolator, or can order
itfor you. If you are not near a dezler send to us direct—by mail.
MERIDEN COMPANY,
INTERNATIONAL SILVER CO., Successor.
218 ‘Fifth Avenue, Corner 26th*Street NEW YORK.
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We specially;design Prize Cups and Trophies'for |
| Trap Shoots,::\Casting Tournaments, Racing, Etc. |
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ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. 53
mae QUEEN’S ROYAL Src
~ [EMGHIFULLY situated in a private park on the shore of Lake Ontario, at the mouth of the Niagara
’ River. Thirty miles from Buffalo. Umnequaled facilities for enjoyment of teunis, golf and lawn
bowling. Fine roads, bathing, boating and black bass fishing. Casino and New Country Club. Cuisine
and service unexcelled in Canada. Booklet and terms on application. Aas _.3. _ >
SS ee
7 8 vi WINNET G THOMPSON, Props.
After June 18th Queen’s Royal Hotel, ; -
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada. Queen’s Hotel, Toronto, Ont.
Sullivan Hook & Reel Guard
Keeps the Reel on the Rod and
Holds the Hook.
Attaches to any size rod, either
LES LANG,
gan® oH. M. THE King S7ep
bya 1826 above or below the reel band.
piece £63, £45, Abs 4 "eV s
Hhectors’ ne Bas Absolutely prevents the reel
from slipping. Holds any sort
of hook, single, or one
of a series, and does not
injure the fly or other
artificial lure. Simple,
and always sure and
safe. After a first use
it will be found indis-
pensable. Nickel plated
and polished.
Price 35c in Canada
25c in United States
THE ART OF SHOOTING’ Seventh and Revised
Popular Edition, 2/G; Postage Gd extra.
ILLUSTRATED PRICE LIST FREE
11, PANTON STREET, HAYMARKET, LONDON, S. W.
(Opposite The Comedy Theatre.
A King Air Rifle
Will be given FREE to anyone sending
3 SUBSCRIPTIONS to
ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA
The King Air Rifleis a winner. Every
boy who is anxious to become proficient
in shooting should take advantage of
this opportunity to own one. No diffi-
culty in securing the 3 subscriptions.
Send for sample copy to show prospec-
tive subscribers. DO IT NOW.
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CHARLES L. SULLIVAN,
617 Railway Exchange Bldg., CHICAGO, ILL.
Handled in Toronto by Trunk and Leather Goods Co.,
97 King St. East. Warren & Ellis, 302 Yonge St.
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54 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CAN
Damascus Hunting Hatchet
?
are
Sportsman,
FOR THE
Motorist, Trapper, Engineer,
Prospector, Surveyor.
a SS ae et Ae
THIN, TOUGH, PRACTICAL.
Large enough tocutup your big game and your
firewooa. Small enough to carry on your belt.
Handle so shaped that it cannot slip or turn in
your hand. Equipped with the JONES ADJUST-
ABLE HANDLE FASTENER, which keeps the
handle always tight. When your handle breaks
you don't have to burn it out. ‘JUST TURN
THE SCREW.”
Price $2.50 with leather sheath
2 Weight complete 1% to 2 lbs. 16, 18, 20, 22 or
4 inch straight or curved handle. Also Camp
Axes any weight and standard shape.
, Ask your dealer. If he cannot supply you SEND
US HIS NAME and Hatchet will be sent you prepaid
on receiptof price. DEPT. S.
THE C.A.C. AXE COMPANY
85 Congress St.. Boston, Mass.
DO YOU
ADA.
© Watson’s Rifle and ®
Shot Gun Sights.
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CREEMORE, ONTARIO, CANADA. @
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For accuracy, rigidity durability, Watson's Patent
Ritle and Shot Gun Sights have no equal, and the 4
satisified users of them are their best advertisers. e
Watson's Sights give the shooter confidence e
whether at the range or in the bush. te.)
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You will never fully appreciate these sights until @
you have tried them in lights where all other sights 4
would fail entirely.
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Our Specialties:
The proper mounting and adjusting of sights on
all firearms.
The altering and re-modelling of all makes of
sights.
Eye cups of every description made for all kinds
of sights.
Mounting Telescopes, Cutting Off Barrels, En-
graying Name Plates, Etc , Etc.
SEND FOR CATALOG.
WANT A
Stevens’ Crack Shot Rifle?
If so send TEN yearly subscriptions to Rop anp GUN AND
Motor Sports IN
one of these popular rifles.
CANADA,
and we _ will send you
Those who have used them say
they are worthy of their name, “CRACK-SHOT.”
For further particulars address:
W. J. TAYLOR, Publisher
Woodstock,
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ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. 55
Put a Glass of Water
on the Cylinder
of the Leader Horizontal Opposed Marine Engine, while running
at normal 6°0 R. P. M. and nota drop will be spilled. This is a
fine, delicate test and not another marine motor on the market
could duplicate it. It simply shows that the
Leader is the only mon-vibrating marine engine.
; There is a reason for it. The impulse vibration of
* one cylinder neutralizes that on the other, and practi-
cally eliminates vibration of the whole. The cylinders
being opposed, take up all vibration between them,
and the result is a silent, smooth running engine that
can Only be duplicated by an electric motor. Auto-
mobile manufacturers recognize this principle and
use the horizontal opposed type of motor.
Do manufacturers of upright engines tell you because their crank shafts are fitted with
counterbalance bobs they eliminate vibration? Well, don’t you believe it. Ride in a boat with
a vertical engine and then in one fitted with the Leader Horizontal Opposed Engine, and note
the difference. Let their makers say what they will, itis absolutely impossible to prevent con-
siderable vibration in upright engines; vibration means discomfort and boat injury.
Owing to its compactness, the Leader Horizontal Opposed Engine can be installed beneath an athwartship locker
in a launch, under the cockpit floor of a cabin cruiser, and under the deck of an auxiliary yacht, thereby not consuming
one inch of available passenger room. This increases the passenger-carrying capacity of your boat 25 per cent. or more.
The Leader is by far the cleanest engine on the market, and very convenient because every part is readily accessible,
It starts from the switch ; after that, all you have to watch is the course ahead.
The Leader was the first successful horizontal opposed 4-cycle engine placed on the market and to-day it is easily
three years ahead of it nearest competitor. I personally guarantee every engine that goes out of this shop, because |
know that itis perfect inevery feature. Running, as we are, more than full capacity it would perhaps be a little cheaper
not to give each one such painstaking care, but I will not permit an engine to leave the testing block until it has proven
perfect in every part. Therefore, a guarantee from me with my long experience (22 years), and my personal standing in
this field of work, means that you take no risk.
Write to-day for our Catalog No. 15-B, Free for the asking.
THE SINTZ-WALLIN CO., Grand Rapids, Mich., U.S.A.
EASTERN OFFICE: BUFFALO, NEW YORK : SOUTHERN OFFICE:
ms) NassauiSt.; -../.... New York. Be As Ballouttacas coves 879 Main St, 340 Carondelet St...New Orleans, La.
Members National Association Engine and Boat Manufacturers.
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56 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA
Famous throughout the newer districts Jof Ontario and
. ‘ 93
Chestnut : Cruiser Canoe— West as the strongest and best cruising canoe made.
Designed tor hard usage and rough water. Special canvas covering makes the canoes absolutely tight
under all conditions. Write for catalogue and prices.
THE CHESTNUT CANOE CO., Limited
YORK STREET,
Fredericton, N. B. 731
45-7h.p. A YW AA Ee .. 5-10-15 bp.
Single 3
HESTNUT
AN VAS
OVERED
SDArK
ANOES
Cylinder tl | E N G | N E rer es
No Useless Parts. No Complicated Parts.
Easily Accessible. Easily Controlled.
A good plain, practical motor that
will give satisfactory service.
IT’S A WILLING WORKER.
ROYAL EQUIPMENT CO.
154 Housatonic Ave., BRIDGEPORT, CONN.
Best grade of Cedar Canoe for $20.00. We-sell direct, savin
you $20.00 on a canoe. All canoes cedar and copper fasteneu.
We make all sizes and styles, also power canoes. Write
for free catalog giving prices with retailer’s profit cut out.
We are the largest manufacturers of canoes in the world.
DETROIT BOAT CO., - 335 Bellevue Ave-, Detroit, Mich
—
(Patented) Can be placed out and picked up three
ata time; many other advantages, Ask your gun
dealer. REYNOLDS DOUBLE DUCK CALLS
entirely new; Sounds at each end; Two calls in
one. Price $1.00 eac>. Write for circulars.
J. W. REYNOLDS, Mfr., 68 S. Morgan St., Chicago.
Sold in Canada by Sporting Goods Dealers.
— ee pe Illinois River Folding |
SS Ses E
| at ©*® DECOYS
TENTS —All sizes and styles for sale and to rent. OILSKIN CLOTHING of different qualities. SAILS—All
kinds made to order. Yacht and boat sails a specialty. FLAGS of allnations OARS and all kinds of Riggings
for Yachtsand Boats. AWNINGS for summer residences and hotels. Write for my prices before buying
Sepa ee a have been in this business since 1866 and consequently feel that I can meet your requirements as to
) € ana quality,
THOS. SONNE, SR. S..cpmsicers tices MONTREAL, 1
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ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA.
57
Brennan Motors
Meet All Requirements and Gan Meet Yours.
These Motors are Standard from 18 to 80 h.p.
They are fitted with all Marine Accessories, complete in every
detail.
Unequalled for power and endurance.
2-cylinder motors for hulls 20 to 25 feet.
4-cylinder motors for high speed boats.
4 and 6 cylinder motors for heavy duty commercial boats.
Experience has proved them to be reliable, powerful and
economical. They are well Beppe beac: and give smooth running
under all conditions.
Read the following Canadian Testimonial:
Kingston, Ont., Canada, Sept. 15th, 1906
3rennan Manufacturing Company,
Syracuse, N.Y.
Gentlemen—No doubt you would like to hear how the Four
Cylinder eighteen horse power motor is working. The engine is
worki ing well and giving good results, and we are getting about
sixteen or seventeen miles per hour with our launch, Autogo.
The whole outfit weighed fourteen hundred pounds.
Trusting we may hear from you soon, we remain
Respectfully yours
DAVIS DRY DOCK CO.
Brennan Motor Manufacturing Co.
SYRACUSE, N. Y.
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Investigate for yourself. We will cheerfully answer all inquiries.
58 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA.
SeSeSeSe Se Ge Se Se SeSoSEs CHoPHeOeGSeSe@ oOo. Fe QS@ecSeSeQeSeG@oe@e
ee
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Automobiles Have Given New Joys to Life
|F you have been using yours and making long runs we can fit
your old chassis with a new engine that will give you the best
season’s record you have ever enjoyed.
Our Engines & Transmission Gears
can be furnished complete for any
standard car. You will find our
engines quiet, economical and efficient
in all speeds.
We can build very reasonably to
[2 OBRENNAM BES, cD.
eae her i order four-cylinder chassis complete.
We makea specialty of furnishing
a 25 to 28 H.P. chassis; also a 40 H.P.
chassis, four cylinder.
If you experienced any difficulty with your motor we shall be pleased to
have you consult us on the subject.
We are experts on motors, and could likely help you. We have helped
many and will gladly do the same for you.
With a good motor the power of your car is much increased, and your own
enjoyment is complete.
Will you allow us to tell you about our Motor? It may prove to your ad-
vantage and it can do no harm for you to make inquiries.
Address all inquiries to
Brennan Motor Manufacturing Company
SYRACUSE, N.Y.
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ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. 59
Our latest pattern 5 to6 H. P. Gasoline Launch
Engine, which has been designed with all latest im-
provements and best workmanship guaranteed.
Speed 800 R.P.M. Weight 160 lbs.
All our engines undergo a thorough test on the
testing block before they are despatched.
Engines can be seen at work.
Write or call and we shall quote you our lowest
summer cut prices.
_TIf you want satisfaction give us a trial.
PREMIER MOTOR CO.
138 Pearl Street
Phone No. Main 7214. TORONTO. ONT.
EE
Improved Portable Storage
Batteries
FOR
Automobile, Motor Boat and.
Stationary Gas Engine elec-
trie ignition and lighting.
Durable, light weight, compact, no
metal parts to corrode, built low, all
lead burned joints
Send for bulletin No. 1-A giving
sizes and prices.
Also send for bulletin describing
our new Automatic Ignition Dynamo
and our complete Dynamo-Floating
Storage Battery Ignition System. We
handle electric lighting and ignition
apparatus of every description.
FISHING MADE EASY
By using
THE GREER © : ». ”
|] LEVER =
The BEST
Fish Hook
onearthfor
Sea, Lake and
River Fishing. No
t coming home with-
out your largest fish. It is simple and strong; being a
lever, the harder a fish pulls the stronger it will hold
him. It is easily adjusted to all kinds of fishing by
sliding the little clamp on the rod.
We claim for the Jever hooks that a fish does not have
to be hooked on the bait hook to get him, if he pulls on
the bait the larger hook will spear him. If you cannot
| | get them from your local dealer order direct from us.
| | Made in Four Sizes. Prices: Size 8, roc each; size 1-0.
10c each; size 3-0, 15c each; size 5-0, rsceach. Catalog on
request. Send $1.00 for dozen assorted sizes and you
will be pleased.
|| Manufactured by GREER MFG. CO., Atlanta, Ga,
da anyone sending in five subscrip-
tions to Rod and Gun we will send
Free one of Betzler & Wilson’s high
grade fountain pens.
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60 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA.
HARMONY
Webster’s Unabridged says: ‘Harmony is the just adaption of parts
to one another, so as to form a connected whole’’—Russell spells Harmony.
The Russell Motor Car is the natural result of a concentrated effort to pro-
duce a mechanical masterpiece in which Harmony is practised,not preached. —
RUSSELL
Every individual part used in the construction of the Russell Car is
made in the Russell factory. Every part is made to fit every other part,
there is no conglomerating or tinkering with an engine made in one coun-
try and a gear made in another. The Russell guarantee covers not only
the completed car, but every minute and individual part in its make-up.
4-_Models—4
G. Two Cylinder, Opposed, 18 H. P. : $1600.00
L. Four Cylinder, Vertical, 24 H. P. -" $2000.00
H. Four Cylinder, Vertical, 30 H. P. - $2500.00
K, Four Cylinder, Vertical, 50 H, P. - $4500.00
Our argument is clinched by a demonstration.
Canada Cycle & Motor Co., Ltd.
WEST TORONTO, GANADA.
Montreal Ottawa Hamilton Toronto Winnipeg Vancouver Melbourne
Write for the new Russell Catalog.
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ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA.
Fisherman.
Mosquitoes or Black
Flies often choose the
wrong moment for their <;
attacks. They won't choose
the wrong people though, and
the wrong people for them are
those who use
CALVERT’S
20% Carbolic Soap,
Because both these and other insects
avoid the presence of Carbolic.
30 cts. a tablet, at your Druggists, or by mail from
F.C. Calvert & Co., 349 Dorchester-St. West, Montreal.
Write for booklet (free) describing this and
other specialities.
61
SEND US YOUR ADDRESS FOR OUR
New Catalog
Guns and
Camping Goods.
Oldtown Canoes
15 and 16 feet
THE
Queens Hotel
TORONTO,
CANADA
One of the largest and most comfortable hotels in
the Dominion of Canada, and, being adjacent to the
Lake, ‘commands a splendid view of Toronto Bay and
Lake Ontario. It is well knownas one of the coolest
houses in summer in Canada, and is elegantly furnished
throughout. Rooms en-suite, with bath rooms attached.
THE QUEEN’s has been iiberally patronized by royality
and nobility during their visits to Toronto, and among
those who have honored it with their patronage are:
His Imperial Highness the Grand Duke Alexis of
Russia; their Royal Highnesses, Prince Leopold,
Prince George, Princess Louise, and the Duke and
Duchess of Connaught; the Marquis of Lorne; the Earl
and Countess of Dufferin; the Marquis and Marchioness
of Lansdowne; Lord and Lady Stanley, of Preston ;
Earl and Countess of Aberdeen. THE QUEEN'S is
furnished with all the latest modern improvements.
Long Distance Telephone in Every Room.
fcGaw & Winnett,
Proprietors.
525 Broadway
New York.
The H. H. Kiffe Co.
Guaranteed for One Year.
Yours for One Dollar.
HIS Porcelain Plug makes
‘“‘em’’ set up and take notice:
The greatest plug value ever of-
fered at $ ]-00
with ayear’s guarantee. Import-
ed Porcelains. Can’t leak or short
circuit. Can’t soot over) It’s a
$2.50 plug for $1.00.
NEVER MISS
No. 8
Ask yourdealer or send direct
B if he can’t supply you. None just
as good. Remember Never Miss
No. 8.
Get our Catalogue of I(gnitien
Goods FREE.
NEVER MISS SPARK PLUG CO.
LANSING, MICH., U.S.A,
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62
ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA.
| For Sale, Want, and
Exchange Depts.
LOra Wiese wo
a Perdew
with Ger-
polish-
and
SPORTSMEN—Send one dollar
Trylor, Woodstock, Ontario, for
Orow Call, made from red cedar,
man silver. reed and band, handsomely
ed. Each one guaranteed to be perfect
give satisfaction.
Se ae
FOR SALE—E. grade Lefever gun, automatic
ejector, new, special price, Box P, Rodand Gun,
Toronto, Ont,
FOR SALE—GREENER GU N—ro gauge, for $75
Box P. Rod and Gun, Toronto, Ont.
Siw ee ee
FOR SALE —A complete fyle of Rod and Gun
in Canada, ning with first issue June,
189Y, eight volumes, all in good condition,
$5.00 will buy the lot. Address Box C., “‘Rod
and Gun in Canada,’’ Woodstock, Ont.
FOR SALE—A Three Horse Power Gasoline Eny ie
absolutely new, complete with boat equipment ready !0
install, reversible propeller, American manufacture. For
particulars apply Walter Dean, Queen St. W. Toronto.
FOR SALE—Sixteen
covered canoe—specially
and hunting purposes. Absolutely new. Color
green. For price, etc., address D. Pike Co.,
123 King Street East, Toronto.
foot, cedar, canvas
suitable for cruising
FOR SAI.E—Canoe, sixteen footer, cedar canvas
covered, new, suitable for cruising purposes. Address
Box C, Rod and Gun Motor Sports in Canada, 117
Mail Building, Toronto, Ont. tf
FOR SALE—Collie Dog, puppie, aged two
months, pedigreed. Apply A. H. Byrne, 414 Huron
St. Toronto.
FOR SALE—Mounted Buffalo Head in _ per-
fect condition. Photos on application. Address,
box B., Rod and Gun, Wooustock, Ont. 11-3t
CHE BEST PLACE IN CANADA to spend the
holidays is at Honey Harbor, amongithe 30,000 Islands
of the Georgian Bay; excellent fishing, boating and
bathing ; mail twice daily. Black bass weighing over
five pounds were caught herein 1907. Peasant Point
Resort is the place to stay. Special rates for June and
July. Write James Hewitt, Honey Harbor, via Mid-
land. Ont I-2t 44
FOR SALE —Five Horse Power,
Gasolene Emyine, complete.
for large siow speed boat.
four cycle,
Specially suitable
In excellent condi-
tion—never been used. A bargain. Apply at
omee to A. Connor, Nicholle Bros., Lake St.,
Toronto.
ened 124 STS |) Ae eee
SEND 35 CENTS to A. H. Byrne, 414 Hur.
on Street, Taronto, for qa Sullivan Hook and
Reel Guard. 12tf
ee ae Ea
FOR SALE—Five Horse Power, twin cylin-
der, two cycle, two port, reversible, gasolene
engine. Weight 165 lbs., bore 34 inches, stroke
34 inches. Diameter of fly wheel, 12 inches ;
length of crankshaft, 24 inches; width of base,
94 inches; height of cylinder from centre of
crankshaft, 13 imch.; main bearings; 3 3-16
by 14 inches; speed, 250 to 1200 revolutions
per minute, guaranteed new. Apply H. T. Allsopp,
97 King St. E.-Toronto.
Advertisements will be in-
serted in this Department at
2c. a word. Send Stamps with
| order.
Copy should not be later
than the 15th of the month.
FOR SALE—Marine BPngine, six horse pow-
er, single cylinder. complete with boat equip-
ment, absolutely new; American make; bore,
42 inch, stroke 4 inch.; weight, 160 lbs; 16 in.
three blade propeller wheel. Apply at once to
George Pike, care D. Pike Co., King St. E.,
Toronto.
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE—16 Gauge Richards
gun for 38 Colts Automatic Pistol. New 40x7 torpedo
hull for $250.00. Apply to P.O. Box tos, Lindsay,
Ont. I-ct
DOMESTIC ICE MACHINE, make it your-
self, simple, cheap, practical, complete direc-
tions, SU cents.
MAKE MISSION FURNITURE from _blue-
printed designs, details, directions, sent for 9U
cents! No stamps.—The Farms Co., Pittsburg,
Pas, Wes. 12 tf
ble cylinder, opposed, new engine complete with
exception of boat equipment. American make,
new. For further particulars apply Box ‘‘Ma-
rine Kngine’’ Rod and Gun and Motor Sports
in Canada,’’ Woodstock, Ontario. 2
- WANTED—To buy Cottage Site, where
there is good fishing. About 100 acres timber
land on some lake between — Huntsville and
North Bay, or Central Ontario. Box A., Rod
and Gun, Woodstock, Ont. 11—3t
FOR SALE—Fishing Reel, Automatic, aluminum,
new. Apply Box R. 117 Mail Building, Toronto,
Ontario. stt
TO SPORTSMEN—Perhaps you shave you your-
self and yourrazor may not work to your satisfaction.
We have just what you want. Our ‘‘Perfection” Kazor
Paste will put your razor in perfect shape. To introduce
this article we will forward you a 25c cake on receipt of
roc: not more than one cake sold to any person
at this price. Canada Hone Company, Wawanesa,
Manitoba. rtf.
FOR SALE—Marine
zontal opposed
oiler, bore and
Engine, 12 h.p., hori-
cylinder, with timer, pump,
: stroke 54x44 inches; height
13% inches, diameter of fly wheel 20 inches ;
weight, including f' wheel, 325 pounds. A
high grade engine. American make; new. Ap-
ply at once to Box ‘‘Twelve Horse’ Rod and
Gun and Motor Sports in Canada Woodstock,
Ontario.
FOR SALE—Launch Hull, twenty-one footer, com-
plete ready for engine, including brass railings, com-
promise stern; a bargain. Box L. Rod and Gun and
Motor Sports in Canada, 117 Mail Building, Toronto,
Ontario, 5tf.
FOR SALE—Gasoline engine, two horse
power, complete with accessories, in A. 1. con-
dition... Apply Box 1, Rod and Gun and Motor
epprte in Canada, 117 Mail Building, Toron-
oO.
FOR SALE—Three Horse Power, three port,
two cycle, marine engine, new, complete, rea-
dy to install in boat. Apply A. H. Byrne, 414
Huron Street, Toronto.
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FOR SALE—Automobile, (Runabout,) brand new,
a bargain. Address Box X, Rod and Gun, Woodstock.
1-1f
_ SEND SIXTY CENTS to H. T. Allsopp, 97 King
St. East, Toronto, for an Anti-Cussin Hook Holder—
keeps hooks, and snells in perfect condition.
FOR SALE—Camera 3% by 5% —leading make—A.
I Lens—double plate holder—apply A.H. Bryne, 414
Huron Street, Toronto.
FOR SALE—Steel Boat—for Duck Hunting Pur-
poses—full particulars from Warren & Ellis, 302 Yonge
Street, Toronto
FOR SALE—Canoe—sixteen foot cedar—with two
paddles—leading make. Apply at once to A. Fenn &
Co., tor King Street, West. Have alsoa sixteen foot
painted basswood canoe to sell at an attractive price.
SEND TWO DOLLARS and twenty-five cents to
A. H.rvre, 414 Huron Street, Toronto, fora Napa-
noch Tool Kit.
FOR SALE—Eleven foot folding canvas boat—lead-
ing make—apply A.-H. Byrne, 4r4 Huron Street,
Toronto.
_ BATTERIES for Auto and Motor Boat Ignition, trY
the new German Drv Cell, ‘‘Eclipse’’ will solve your
ignition troubles. Set of six bv express for $1.25. The
Canadian Electric Novelty Co., 334 Spadina Ave..
Toronto. Ont. 12-tf
SEND fifty-five cents to H. T. Allsopp, 97 King Street
East, Toronto, fora McCurdy Frog Harness Hook.
: wtf
SEND fifty-five cents to A. H. Byrne, 414 Huron
Street, Toronto, for a U.B. Live Frog Harness—double
hook. 12-t f
FOR LALE—18 ft. Gasoline Launch, brass fittings
and railings, cork cushions, oak flag staffs, newly paint-
ed and varnished, equipped with 3h p. Engine. Will
ell for one half the original cost. Apply A. E. Fisher,
- Wiarton. Ont. It
ORDER Knock Down Frames for launch, row boat
or canoe, and have your hoat built ready for vacation.
Catalog free. Address, R. McGregor Co., 99 Glad-
stone Avenue, Toronto. T2-1t
FOR SALE—Sixteen foot, cedar canoe; lead-
ing make, new. Apply for particulars, Trunk
and Leather Goods Co., 97 Kine Street East,
Toronto. ital a
FOR SALE—CANOE-—sixteen footer, baswood.
including two paddles, painted red,new, a dandy,apply
at once toA. H. Byrne. 414 Huron St., Toronto, Ont
Also a motor boat, eighteen footer, with two horse
_ power engine.
FOR SALE—12 gauge Remington gun with solid
leather case, $40.00; asnap. Box P. Rod and Gun,
Toronto, Ont.
See eee e eee,
FOR SALF—A three horse power double
cwinder, gasolene engine, complete, ready 1:
install, absolutely new. A leading make. ©
particulars now. Apply A. Connor, Nicholls
Bros., Lake Street, Toronto.
FOR SALE—Twenty One Foot Motor Boat Hull—
rempromise stern—brass railings fore and aft—all
ready for engine—can be seen at warehouse — Trunk &
Leather Goods Co., 97 King Street East, Toronto.
Apply for particulars and price.
_FOR SALE —Tent, twelve by fourteen, ten
ounce duck, white walled, including pegs and
poles, new. Apply Trunk and Leather Goods
Co., 97 King Street East, Toronto. 12tf
When writing Advertisers kindly
_FOR SALE—A Meek Improved Blue Grass
Simplex Reel, made of brass and German ail-
ver. Abeauty. New. Sell cheap. Box Warren &
Elis, 302 Yonge St. Toronto.
AMONG THE 30,000 ISLANDS OF THE
GEORGIAN BAY.Building lots for gale at
Honey Harbor, each containing from one to
four acres. Honey Harbor is only five hours
ride from Toronto; two lines of steamers from
Midland or Penetanguishene; mail twice dai’
excellent fishing, boating and bathing. Prices
of lots from $50 to $150. Honey Harbor is
the ideal summer resort of Canada. Apply to
Thomas A. Duff, 3 Maynard Ave., Toronto,
Ontario. 12—3t
TO RENT—Camp Cottages on the north
shore of Lake Huron, near Desbarats, Ont.
Address R. Shee reey Desbarats, Ont.
12tf
FOR SALE—Square stern row boat — ced-
ar 17 footer — including two pairs oars and
rudder. For full particulars apply H. T. Allsoop, 97
King St. E. Toronto.
FOR SALE—Five Horse Power, Single Cyl-
inder Marine Engine, complete with Float Feed
Carburetor, boat equipment—cost $150.00. Will
sell at a bargain. Apply to Francis U. Kahle,
299 Washington Street, Buffalo, N.Y.
FOR SALE—234 H. P. $70.00, 4 H. P. $90,
6 H.P.$110.00. Also castings,complete launch
engines, jump spark, or make and b . None
better. Send for catalogue 1908.—Guarantee
Motor Co., 67 Bay N., Hamilton, Canada.
ENLARGEMENTS of Amateurs’ Snap Shots of
Hunting. Shooting, Boating and Automobiling Trips:
Charges reasonable and first-class work guaranteed.
Largest enlargement house in Canada.
W. G. ROUNDS, Woodstock, Ont
1O-It
FOR SALE—Several Foldimg Canvas Fold-
ing Boats, at a bargain, write for particulars
to Box “Folding’’, Rod and Gun and Motor
Sports in Canada, 117 Mail Building, Toron-
to.
FOR SALE—CAMERA—3¥ x5 % ,new double plate
hold, excellent Jens, Apply to C. M. Horner
32 Prospect St. Toronto, Ont
FOR SALE—Three horse power engine, new;
make and break sparking device, two cycle,
American make. Apply Trunk and Leather
Goods Co., 97 King Street East, Toronto.
12tf
FOR SALE—Steel Bait Casting Rod, new,
a dandy. Apply Trunk and Leather Goods Co.,
97 King street cast, Toronto. 3 12tf
Every Motor Boat Owner is Interested in
Spark Pluas
We have made arrangements with the R. E. Hardy
Co., New York, to supply us with a quantity of their
famous Sta-Rite Spark Plugs, which we are going
to GIVE AWAY TO MOTOR BOAT OWNEPS.
FOR TWO SUBSCRIPTIONS WE WILL
SEND ONE OF THESE PLUGS
Only a limited number to be distributed.
PLUGS SELL FOR $1.25 EACH
fee
mention ‘‘Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada.”
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If you are going fishing, we will
be able to supply you with a
complete line of tackle.
3y letting us know a day or two
before you intend making your
trip, we will have all ready for
you. Any kind of Live Bait you
desire.
GDC: aD co GD <
Warren & Ellis
302 Yonge St., Toronto.
The K-W Spark Plug
a eh
Postpaid
to any address.
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No packing is used but accurate taper joints positively
prevent leaking of compression.
A spring at the end takes up the heat expansion and
effectually prevents cracked porcelains.
Amica tube is encased within the porcelain core,
making both a mica and porcelain plug in one which is
far superior to either mica or porcelain alone.
The best insulated plug on the market.
Soot proof and will not short circuit.
The more plugs of other make you have tried, the
better you will like this one.
If your dealer does not handle it, send direct to us.
Take no substitute.
THE K-W IGNITION Co.
CLEVELAND, OHIO., U.S.A.
EE NE EES SPST, SE SE
46 Power Ave.,
ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA.
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Fastest Cruising Motor Boat ::- World
of its length and beam, the yacht “Grayling”, shown
above, is equipped with three 40 h.p. Gray Motors (120
h.p.) regular stock motors not in the slightest degree
different or better than any of the Gray Motors turned
out of our factory every day, from the little 2% h. p.
$67.50 up. And yet with these same ‘‘run of factory”
motors the ‘‘Grayling’’ won the time prize in the 200
mile race on Lake Erie last August. Write for interest-
ing story of this race.
DL ikngine, with complete boat outfit 5
2 not bare) Shaft, Propeller Wheel, 0
hip Stuffing Box, Muffler, Batteries, Spark $67:
“Coil, Wire, Switch, etc., all ready to
installin your boat.
6 h. p. with complete boat outfit (not bare) $97:50
1 0 h.p. with complete boat outfit (not bare) $] 58°:
GRAY
2% to 40 MOTORS
h. p- aremadein
the largest
and most
up-to-date
plant inthe
world de-
voted ex-
clusively to
making
2-cycle
engines,
responsible concern
: —ask Dun or Brad-
atreet,or any bank in Detroit.
Immediate Delivery
Our enormous output enables us to keep a stock on
hand and make immediate delivery.
GRAY MOTOR BOATS
Send for catalog of 18-21-25 and go ft. semi-speed and
pleasure boats equipped with Gray Motors—or we will
furnish your local boat builder plans of Gray Motor
Boats free if you install Gray Motors.
HOW WE DO IT—Send for
our literature showing HOW
WE ACTUALLY BUILD
GRAY MOTORS; showing our
plant, tools and ji s. High quality
of workmanshlp requires high-grade
up to date tools and mach nery equip
ment, WE HAVE THEM.
Write today for new 1908
Catalog.
GRAY MOTOR CO., 64 “=> Detroit, Mich. ||
GRAY MOTORS
When writing Advertisers kindly mention “Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada.”
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ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA. 65
“Mr. J. B. Tyrrell standing by one of the canoes in which, in 1894. he travelled 1900 miles through the
Barren Lands of Northern Canada. After being used for this trip the canoe was brought down to Nepigon and
used for several years, It was brought to Toronto and was included in the Canadian Northern Railways Exbibit
at the Sportsmen's Show.”’
THESE CANOES WERE BUILT BY
THE PETERBOROUGH CANOE CO,, Limited.
Mr. Tyrrell required the best he could buy and knew where to get them. We are building them yet,
improved and betterthan ever. Ifyou want the best in any line of boats, write to
Copied from Rod and Gun, May, 1908:
Peterborough Canoe Co., Limited, Peterborough, Canada
5
Canada’s Largest Manufacturers of
Awnings, Tents, Sails, Flags, etc.
If you require anything
in these lines
Write
Telephone or
Telegraph
to
J. J. Turner & Sons, Manufacturers, Peterborough, Ont.
‘We ite for Catalogue.
Lu as
When writing Advertisers kindly mention ‘‘Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada.”’
ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA.
Premiums For Sportsmen
To all our subscribers, young and old, these premium offers are open. Our
premiums, comprising practically everything in the sporting goods line, from a ‘fish
hook to an automobile, can be obtained FREE by securing subscriptions to the
magazine. There are thousands of sportsmen who have never seen ROD AND
GUN who would willingly subscribe if they were shown a copy.
If you see what you want in the following list, write and we willtell you how
many subscriptions it will be necessary to secure in order toearn it. We will fur-
nish sample copies for canvassing purposes and do all in our power to assist in mak-
ing your canvassing Campaign a success.
Write to-day for particulars to Premium Dept.. ROD AND GUN AND
MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA, Woodstock, Ont.
Pop ane Oe pseriasey Indians and their modes of Hunting,
We will send : Trapping, etc.
A Sullivan Heck and Reel Guard A copy of Steel Traps; describes the
manufactured by Chas. L. Sullivan, 617 | curious makes and tells how to use them,
Railway Exchange Bldg., Chicago. | also chapters on care of pelts;
A Crow Call, manufactured by Chas.| ... Ni ae 47 00
14 ft. square stern row boat...... 47 00
15 ft. pointed stern row boat..... 45 00
16 ft. square stern row boat...... 53 00
Above prices subject to discount.
10 cents in stamps secures large art
catalogue and testimonial sheet.
N. R. THOMPSON
BRANTFORD, ONTARIO.
SOLE DISTRIBUTOR.
A RARE OPPORTUNITY
To Secure a
Powerful, Speedy,
Dependable
2,4 or6H. P. Two
Cycle Marine Engine
We have recently purchas-
ed the entire plant of the
St. Clair Motor Co., and off-
er a limited number of
THE FAMOUS LITTLE SKIPPER
MARINE ENGINES.
at verv interesting prices.
They aresellingrapidly. The price will be increas
ed when the present lot is sold. Ask for Catalog R.G.
GRAY-HAWLEY MFG. CO., DETROIT, MICH.
Manufacturers of Gray Mufflers, Autochimes,
Valves, Foot-Pedals, Steam and Air Chime
Whistles, etc., etc. ;
F re e! Uakedcke be Rod
The Greatest Novelty in Fishing Rods
Ss
ollk bound waterproof, Split Cane Rod in Trout
r Bass. Strongest rodin the world. For par-
ticulars how to secure one write Premium De-
partment, Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in
Canada, Woodstock, Ont.
When writing Advertisers kindly mention ‘‘Rod and Gun and Motor Spor ts in Canada.’’
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The Field It Covers
The complete straight-line key-board, removable platen, per-
fect alignment, delicate adjustment and wonderful durability
of the
are advantages so apparent and so vital to good work that
they have carried the Smith Premier into every business
center throughout the world. This world-wide appreciation
of The Smith Premier should at least .
prompt you to investigate its features
before you buy. We send full infor-
mation on request.
THE SMITH PREMIER TYPEWRITER CO.
Syracuse, N. Y. Branches Everywhere.
THE NATIONAL TYPEWRITER CO., Ltd.
WESTERN ONTARIO REPRESENTATIVES 78 Victoria St., Toronto
BENSON, JOHNSTON CO., Stratford, Ont.
When ane Cayo bina mention ‘‘Rod and Gun and Motor Spor ts in Canada.’
2 ROD AND GUN AND MOTOR SPORTS IN CANADA.
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Decide next season to
Camp and Fish in Ontario
This Beautiful district of Lakes and
Rivers invites you, and we attend to :
your camp requirements.
We provide the Supplies, Provisions, Utensils, Angleworms, Etc.
We rent you tents, help you select a route, supply a map or chart,
and meet you at the Toronto Depot with the entire outfit all ready
to accompany you.
Being in our 73rd year in business as Grocers, etc., at our present
address, 7 King Barer West, we know the requirements thoroughly.
MICHIE & CO., LTD.
Toronto, Canada.
A complete little Campers Manual—i2o pages, illustrated... 0.22.0... sees eceeer sense sesmmeenearmiens
Camping and Canoeing in Canada—1so pages, 42 half-tone illustrations, cloth cover ; tells about 24
different TOUTES). 2.08. ace eet nado siete dyeie a sje foe leus,, io man'sys"e ee oe ep etn an
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‘A MORNING’S CATCH”
Write for Illustrated Guide Books to
THOS. HENRY, Traffic Mgr., Montreal, Can. 3
H. FOSTER CHAFFEE, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Toronto, Can ae
When writing Advertisers kindly mention ‘‘Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada.”*
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DEAN CANOES
ARE CONSIDERED THE BEST.
BLACKBURN anp McNICHOL
Champion Tandem of the Canadian Canoe Association. Use exclusively ‘‘Dean’’ Canoes.
Beat 22 other canoes at Montreal. ‘* Dean’’ Canoes Must be Fast.
SEND FOR CATALOG.
WALTER DEAN, Toronto.
HAVE YOU BOUGHT YOUR ENGINE YET?
IF NOT INVESTIGATE THE MERITS OF
Fairbanks Morse
ce: Fugines
These engines develop more power and
run faster than other types.
There are no valves to get out of order
in our engines. They are easy to run and
a Send for our Marine Engine Catalog | reliable.
The Canadian Fairbanks Co., Lta.
MONTREAL. TORONTO. ST. JOHN. WINNIPEG. CALGARY. VANCOUVER.
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