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'a - --- PAGE ¶WUIT Lands and Forests Weekly Report, By D. R. Wilson-, District Forester Recognition of Chriatmaa Trees Scotch pine, spruce and bal- sam are the main species used for Christmas trees. Other species used for decorations are: red, white and Austrian pine. The Scotch pine bas leaves in clusters of two, approximateiy 2 inches long, that twist on tbemselves or about one an- other. The leaves of this species vary greatly in length, colour and sharpness. Spruce and balsam leaves vary from 111 to 1 inch in length, are linear, but the spruce leaves are pointed, four-sided and can be rolled between the forefinger and thumb and have a woody pro- jection at the base of the leaf. Wh en the leaves faîl these pro- jections can be felt and seen on the tWig, giving it a rough ap- peailance- The baisalm leaf is f'at and-notched at the tip, and bas no woody projections 50 that the twig is smooth when the leaves fail. Both these species have an agreeable odour that most people appreciate at Christmas. The white pine bas its leaves In clusters of five and are about 3" long. The red and Austrian pines have their leaves in clust- ers of two but are 5" to 6" long, straight and thick, they do not twist like the Scotch pine, and 'both are pointed. Parents should be aware when buying a tree1 that the Austrian pine's needies1 are very sharp and can blind a child if they should run into the ends of them. For decoration purposes in hot dry places, Scotch pine bold their leaves longer than the oth- er coniferous species. However, If the tree bas been recently cut and the stay in the house et moderate temperatures is not prolonged, spruce and baisamè trees do not drop too many leaves. Being kept In a stands where they cari be wýateredt assists the tree in retainipg itsf le;ives.c In ail cases, people should be aware of what they are buying. Pick your trees in the daylightt w:'ien you can see what you areb getting and take your time. li Porcupines Are Destructive v The County of Victoria ownsa a 210) acre tract of land in Em- fi lly Township some two miles ti south-east of Downeyviile. This a property is known as the Ome- a rnee Forest and is a segment of i the Victoria County Forest. 'V After this property was acquir- b2 ied the Department of Lands and Forests reforested an area of some 30 acres so that now the total property is completely wooded. A survey of the prop- erty this winter bas disclosed that porcupines bave caused extensive damage to trees and regardless of the fact tha t a con- siderable portion of the forest is not of a merchantable type, be- ing of Scotch pine and other similar species, whose main purpose is bonding what wouid otberwise be blowing sand, it is stili necessary to protect these trees from total destruction by the over-abundant population of porcupines înhabiting the area at this time. One porcupine can destroy up to 50 trees in a single year and the greatest damnage is done by girdling the main stem of large trees, usuaiiy in the area of the branches, and the chewing of tender bark from smaller trees. Trees that are only partially girdled become deformed and decay sets in to the wood when the bark is removed., A large number of porcupines have re- cently been shot in the Omemee Forest and it is obviaus that most of these destructive animals will have to be hunted out and disposed of. Porcupines are nocturnal an- imais feeding mostly on vege- table matter such as bark, buds, the foliage of various trees, shrubs and plants. During wint- er their principal food is bark from trees and a few twigs are aiso eaten. The fisher is one of the few predators against porcupines and f as there are no fisher in the tý area of the Omemee Forest C porcupînes muliply and thrive t] without interference. It is flot ii desirable that these animais ti should be extermînated but it p often becomes necessary that their population be controlled in *orested areas where they are causing extensive damage.* Con- trary to the belief of many people porcupines are flot pro- tected by law and may be kiiled by any means at any time by a land owner in defense or preser- vation of bis property. It is always worth the tine and ef- fort of anyone owning a planta- ion or farm woodlot to make an inspection of the area to assure that bis trees are not be- ing destroyed by porcupines. When porcupînes are found to be present they should be shot. TM CAWADIAN TAP.IU. DOWMNM=ALItMo ____________Jerusalem -Masons Instalil ncoming Off icers Off icers for the coming year were installed at Jerusalem Masonic Lodge, No. 31, G.R.C., Bowmanville, last Wednesday evening, Dec. 1Oth, in a well conducted ceremony under installing Master W. Bro. Clare Allin. Following the business portion of the evening, they were address- ed during refreshments by the District Deputy Grand Master Leonard C. Gordon of Coîborne. Donald Williams entertained with several vocal solos. The new officers included in this photo include: front row, left In densely wooded areas of con- branches to nibble the succulent iferous trees the presence of buds and at this are most con- porcupines may be noted by the spicuous and become easy tar- finding of their droppings on gets. These animais do *not the snow underneath the trees. throw their quilîs as many Often they can be foilowed to people seem to beiieve but oc- their present location by follow- casionally do .drop some when ng the trails they make through they vigorousiy shake their tail the snow. In the spring, porcu- at the approach of a strange pines climb out onto tree animal. Ladies' Wear Bowmanville - Whitby_ 1< týo rght: The Rev. A. G. Scott, Chaplain; Immediate Past Master A. E. Mlofat, orshipful Master Wilbert Teeple, Sr. Warden Lloyd Ayre and Jr. Wrden Harold Graham; back row: Sr. Deacon Robert Hendry, Jr. Stewaard Keith Billett, Jr. Deacon Thomas Gatèheil, Director of Cere- monies Robert L. Evans, Sr. Steward Douglas W. White, Inner Guard Alan Lobb, Outer Guard Harry Sutton. -ht yRhe S 000,000 in the construction of a What OthersSa powerful atom-smashing ma- chine. NEW DAY FOR INVENTORS They might bave had it a Saint John Telegraph Journal year earlîer if they hadn't con- cluded that a letter from a United States scientists have Greek electrical engineer wasn't perfected an invention that will worth reading and tossed it into save' the country at least $70,- their files. Shortly after the U.S. scient- ists came up with the idea of the "strong focusing principie", Mr. Nicholas Christofiios turned Up with a report that he had suggested the same invention a year earlier and had written them about it. 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Reports were given by the secretary and treasurer showing a very encouraging balance on hand. Mrs. Bonsteel presided for the election of officers: President, Mrs. E. Cavano; Vice- President, Mrs. A. Johnston; Corresponding Sec'y, Mrs. F. Youngman; Recording Sec'y, Mrs. M. Logan, Treas., r.M Bradley; Visiting Comm.ite, Mrs. E. Argue and Mrs. R. Brad- ley; Pianist, Mrs. N. Porter. Ai bake sale was held and lunch; served by the hostess. .Miss Madeline Boggs entertain. '. ed a few Peterborough friends ~ at her home on Friday night. Several tables of progressive euchre were played. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Fairbairn, Peterborough, were Thursday, night supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Argue. Mrs. Wilmot Horner has been on the sick iist. We wish bier a speedy recovery. Trinity Anglican Church at[ the Marsh held a very success.j ful Christmas concert on Friday' night in the church hall.* Mr. and Mrs. Murray Porter, Sandra and Donna, Newtonviiie, and Miss Myrtle Brown, Bow- manville, were Sunday supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. W. N.: Porter. A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to one and ail.' TRUMAT, Dw. lm lm 1 1 On Sale $ .47 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mmm m 0"«U 17 -ý