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wthoflm: information e necessary 9. The best b root is the the disease. the Domin- culture are riments at p strains of . disease. If not must be ation of lime {is before the The amount ' with differ- : acidity pre- ts sent to the Ma] Expert- 3 false flux, ease and :1! mm: a soil soil becomes is better to s not related . six-year ro- iities of I {or it h manymore le se urham destructive towhtch I know you are interested in the following story {or two or three reasons. First. because you like pets, second be- cause you knew Jack and third because you know the writer of the story “Betsy Annél Now that you are a pupil at school perhaps you will enjoy this little poem about the lonely doggie when his com- rade left him to go to school. It is written by “Wild Daisy”. Perhaps some day, Beth, you will be writing a story about your pets, and it is quite possible that poetry may be in your line too. JACKâ€"A Grand Dog | Jack was a tan and white collie, with a genial disposition. He was of no use as a watch-dog where humans were concerned. but he paid his way putting‘ out stray cattle and horses. He was a‘ friend of man, but had no love for other dogs. cats and similar “small deer". Woodchucks and chipmunks he adoredâ€"after he had hunted them. He could manage woodchucks, but oh. those chipmunks! They would flirt their tails. chirp at him as much as to say: "Catch us if you can.” Then away down the rail fence they would go with Jack in hot pursuit. But his chief chagrin was when the cats crawled into the wood-pile and dragged out chip- munks while he looked on. At one of his homes he would climb from the wood pile to the fence. then into a tree. on to the wood-shed roof. and so over the whole house roof. which was of low pitch. There he would chase those saucy animals. and cry with rage when they always escaped. Poor Jack had never heard of the humane society or the rule of “Live and let live”. He thought those pests should be driven off his farm and he certainly did his best. Jack deserves a better epitaph than this. but he lives yet in the memories of the two families who owned and loved him and whom he loved. Only once did he “gim” at a caller. a man who came to help with haying; this attitude was so unusual that I was very glad when the man proved to be no friend of work and left after half a day’s trial. He is remembered for his friendly ways. his patience with clumsy toddlers who fell over him. for his faithful devotion to his home. but most of all for his leaping. tail-wagging welcome when we returned from an absence. It was a queer day when we drove in and no tawny form came out from behind the lilacs. But age takes its toll of all, and at last began to tell on Jack. He felt the cold and heat more. thunderstorms were an increasing terror, the cattle grew saucy as if aware of his blunted teeth. When he couldn't kill his wood- chuck until he dragged it down and. drowned it in the creek. he lost interest in hunting. When another winter threatened his rheumaticbones. he was sent quickly and painlessly to some remote canine Valhalla. where we hope he is chasingâ€"and catchingâ€"ghostly chipmunks who will feel no pain. His place is not filled. nor will be, but his black and tan son is learning to put out cows and taking an interest in woodchucks. Why my pal must go to school. Can you tell me. any one. While he leaves me waitin’ here? I" admit it's not much fun. From the school- house comes a hum, And I try his voice to catch: While my poor heart jumps and thumps At the sound of that door-latch. Tell me what they do inside: Once I tried to take a peek. But I couldn‘t make it out My pal sittin' there. so meek. Is he taught to gnaw a bone. Come in Chat Awhile â€"Rnth Ruhnrn. Catch a ball upon his nose. How to speak for company While he stands upon his toes? I just get so lonesome blue. Sittln’. wonderin', all the day; Won‘t you tell the teacher. please To let my pal come out toplay_?_ mals“ tells the following to show the susceptibility of animals as well as per- sons: to fright: Among hunters it has long been a favorite subject of discussion as to what causes death when a bird drops without being struckâ€"the bullet having barely missed the head. Two instances come to my mind: a blue jay and an American eagle. In both cases there was a single drag) of blood on the beak. but no sign of a wound. There is a physiolgical explan- ation. but may not fright. too, be invol- ved 1’ AD. acquaintance 1185 [URI we Luau uu once became so angry at a gun-shy hunting dog that he tied the animal and took a position some distance away to shoot him The dog watched pre- parations. whining as though he under- stood. and and dropped. seemingly dead at tho gun’s r990"- Your sincere friend. At Home DO ANIMALS DIE OF FRIGHT? and suddenly the RUTH RAEBURN. In ‘0‘ â€"wnJD 'DAISY. disclose any l Fashion F ancies I Two-Toned Jacket Ensembles Are Chic The feminine figure seems to be with us to stay. and to prove this fact even the newest and. smartest jacket ensem- bles feature the slim and flattering lines of the new silhouette. This type of costume is one that should be included in the wardrobe of every fashion-conscious woman. It serves many purposes and one can wear it to almost any daytime activity with the sure feeling of being well Today’s sketch shows one of the most Gray wool crepe fashions the darling jacket with soft jabot and interesting detail. The skirt of wool crepe in a soft shade of rust features rows of skilful seamings in an upward movement fol- lowing the lines of the jacket. After dark this season you may be regal or ruffled. Winsome or worldly. If you choose to be regal. your gown will be very. very formal and will have a train. For any less formal occasion. it will be long, in fact. ankle length. but it must be even all around. The uneven hemllne is not seen any more in the smartest presentations of new shops. ”I Ivy“ And of course the formal wardrobe must include one gay frock of printed chiffon. Prints have never been so at- tractive or so fashionable. Sketched today is an evening frock of exquisite charm deveIOped of printed chiffon in a pastel shade. Particume distinctive is the draped treatment of the deoolletage which exposes the back in a clever peek-a-boo manner. Pleated black net cut fan-shape in butterfly ,iashion. The hlpline is moulded and L fitted. evidence of the cat's abuse. But the cage was strong and so made that puss could not even get a paw inside. Never. t-heless. the bird was dead. - ‘ ----nnntfln{1 _ ts of all kinds. I once _ - “A." M1131 iron of Fate that he was; called Sun Briar Court. Through the Was it the y Winter and in the Spring Sun Briar To Be Regal or Ruffled of exclusive Mainly by persistent and. enthusiastic i propaganda the Kentucky Derby, which I ran recently on Churchill Downs, has been built up into the most important sporting fixture on the American con- tinent. It does not draw the crowds of a world’s series in baseball, nor does it interest such a wide public. but it fascinates the elite of American sportdom and undoubtedly attracts more people to Louisville than any other sporting fixture attracts to any icity where any other event in the sports Calendar is being decided. It is not the oldest race in the United. States. It . is not the most valuable. The horses that have won it are not speaking gen- erally, the best thoroughbreds that the United States has produced. It is not the most searching test a horse can re- ceive. It is not at the Derby distance. It is not run at the best time of the year. It has been won by several horses that were little better than ordinary and by comparatively few which have established. names for themselves as sires. Yet there has been entwined about it a legend of southern chivalry and Old Kentucky, once famous for its mint juleps. its horses and its lovely women and now famous for its blue WHEN A SUBSTITUTE WON THE KENTUCKY DERBY grass, feels while the race is being run much as it may have felt at critical moments in the Civil War. Exterminator’s Nickname 1' Some memories of other Kentucky: Derbies are contributed to the New' York Herald Tribune by Henry Mc- Daniel. the well-known trainer who saddled a horse for the event. Of spec- ial interest we find his account of that memorable Derby won by EXtermin-o ator. a horse as popular in Canada as in the United States. Exterminator was one of the best horses raced in the United States in the past 20 years. Un- ‘ fortunately he was a gelding or ho might have well proved a successful sire. He is well remembered. here. abouts, as a tall. rangy. almost ragged horse, whose nickname was “Old Bones". Mr. McDaniel tells us how he came to be thus, named. Every horse, he says. has a stable name which is almost invariably different from the name under which he is registered. It is always short. For example. Man of War” was known as ‘Red”, and in the stable Exterminator was called “Slim”. It appears that Walter Jenn- ings, who started War Cloud in the Derby that Exterminator won. went on to win the Preakness, which in those days was run after the Derby and not before, with War Cloud. After that race somebody asked him, “What sort of horse was it that beat you in the Derby, Waiter?” Jennings replied: Why. the plainest, most ornery bunch of old bones you ever laid your eyes on. You could hang your hat on any corner of him.” 80 “Old Bones” he became. The Kilmcr Jewel ; But like the term, “The Old Con- temptibles,” it became a term of ar- |Jection and respect, for there never was a more honest horse than Extermina- tor who could run all distances over any kind of track. and could only be stopped by the weight which will stop all horses. We suppose that Extermin- ator had the distinction of being about the only horse that ever won a great race to the inward disappointment of his owner, even though he had 31,000 m-‘ bought as an imported. yearling from the Joel stud for $6,000. In fact. so much did Kilmer think of this colt. which had an unequalled record as a two-year-old. that he named his breed- REMARKABLE VICTORIES BY SHAMROCK V RAISE SIR THOMAS LIPTON’S HOUES Of the six races in which the new British yacht. Shamrock V. has participated. she has won five and lost the other by twenty seconds after racing even with Britain’s scratch yacht, Lulworth. for the whole forty miles. Above is a layout showing Sir Thomas; his pride, Shamrock V; the famous silver jug he covets so much, and the United States yacht which first took away the trophy from Britain many years ago. THE DURHAM- CHRONICLE ' §HAMROCK Y " in the Derby. then only a few weeks away. He told the owner that he would have to buy a horse good enough to make Sun Briar really extend him- self to find out whether he was ready or whetherâ€"always a most critical question with a three-year- -old- ha could race a mile and a quarter. Mr Kilmer thought a horse could be picked up for a few hundred dollars to ans- wer the purpose. but McDaniel said ‘he would have to pay several thousands ‘ for the sort of animal required. He then said that he had seen a horse at Lexington run in a way that impressed him and. advised. its purchase. The U31! ”00311118 The act that this animal was also in the Derby enhanced his value, but Kllmer, after some hesitation. paid now nervous about the colt’s chances‘ l l $9,000 cash for him and threw in two fillies worth $500 each: Exterminator, at this time. was. pretty hourly ready to race in the Derby which was Onb’ a few days distant, and he was tried with Sun Briar. The colt beat him. but still Extermniator ran in a way that was at least promising. Moreover, he seemed to be of the kind that would. race better in an actual contest than in a mere trial. But Sun Briar seemed fit and Mr. Kilmer was strongly against the idea of withdrawing his favorite and. substituting the ugly duckling. Three days before the race there was another trial and again Sun Briar won. But in his stable the colt did not do so well. and strongly against his will. Kilmer was induced to scratch him and start Exterminator. The gelding won with Kilmer betting on him for straight place and. show and. winning some $15,000. It might be said that later on Q‘UQVVV. DU binocuv w- _. Sun Briar showed that he was a real good horse. but he never was the stayer that old Exterminator was. Old Bones‘ record of 3.22 2-5 for two miles made at Belmont park stands to this day. ( Experimntal Farms Note.) The strawberry is the most important of the small fruits grown in Canada. It is adaptable to a wide range of con- ditions, and is widely grown. not only I UVLAIOIOVO‘râ€"w- 1" gardens as well. In spite of this wide adaptability, perhaps no fruit is so sus- ceptible to changes in climatic and soil conditions. Varieties succeeding in one location may be total failures in another. Hence. knowledge of variet- ies is essential to the prospective planter, as out of the hundreds of avail- able varieties. only a very limited number are really satisfactory under VARIETIES 0F STRAWBERBIES ewspepermen representing all sections of the Dominion are here seen grouped aboard Cunn- dian Pacific liner Duchess of Atholl. They sailed recently from Montrenl on their way to attend the Empire Press Conference to be held in London in Note.) Newspapermen go to London any given set of conditions In selecting a variety. it is essential to know whether it is a perfect or im- perfect flowering sort. Varieties with perfect flowers may be planted in a solid. block. and. will produce satisfac- tory crops. Imperfect varieties are un- able to fertilize their own blooms and must be interplanted with a perfect variety in order to ensure a crop. All varieties are listed in catalogues as per- fect or imperfect, and if one is familiar Iwith the meaning of the terms. no dif- |ficulty will be experienced. Many varieties have been tested over a long term of years at the Experiment- al Station, Fredericton. NB. For gen- eral purposes, this list may be narrowed down to three varieties, namely. Senat: or Dunlap. Premier or Howard 17 andi Glen Mary. In an eight year average from one-year-old plantations, Glen Mary ranked first with a yield of 5210 quarts per acre, and was followed in order by Premier and Senator Dunlap with yields of 4753 and 4592 quarts re- spectively. In a three year average from two- year-old plantations. Senator Dunlap lranked first with a yield of 6434 quarts per acre, and was followed in order by Glen Mary and Premier with yields of 6108 and 5105 quarts respectively. Senator Dunlap is a vigorous grower and a strong runner-maker. and in adaptable to a wide range of conditions. although doing best. perhaps. on the heavier types of soil. For these reasons it is the most popular of the three var- ieties in Eastern Canada. although the Iother two are well worth consideration. In discussing methods of increasing egg production F. C. Elford. Dominion Poultry Husbandman. asks the very pertinent question, “why keep old hens?” He provides the answer by cit- ing official figures from tests conducted by the Experimental Farms Branch of the Dominion Department of Agricul- ture showing that when pullets are tested against hens the average yearly profit over cost of feed is, for the pullet $3.34 and for the hen, $1.66; presented in another way. it costs 20 cents to produce one dozen eggs through pullets as against a per-dozen cost of 35 cents with old hens. It is also pointed out that it takes 60 eggs to pay for the 86st '0: the bird. and any pullet or hen which does not lay at least this num- ber is just a bill of expense. There are a number of good ways of getting hens that will lay a profit over their COS ’2 and. keep WHY KEEP OLD “ENS? of the BBOAD“’AY “HIT” HERE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Manager Saunders of the Sm theetre announces that the paramount picture. "Interference”. will be the feature nt- traction at his house Friday end a». urday of this week and thnt the pic- ture is the first Broadway stage produc- tion finned that features dialogue from beginning to end. There are four principal players well known to film fans in the cost. They are Clive Brook. Evelyn Brent. William Powell and Doris Kenyon. All of the players. including the supporting out, have had previous stage experience. ‘;It has been conceded by leaders of the film industry that ‘Interferenoe' will make motion picture history in that it marks the first successful atempt to give a legitimate stage attraction just as presented on the stage without one iota of a change. The play “Interference" was first pro-1 duced in England where it graced the boards for two years. In the fall of 1927 it was given its New York pnemler and ran for nine months in that city. Roland Pertwee and Harold Decrdcn ere the authors of the pity. with the picture version being prepared by Em- est Pascal. Roy J. Pomeroy. for tshree years m-| dulgmg in research and expeflmenul‘ work for Paramount Quality pictures. directed the film for Paramount. “In terferenoe" is a story of a woman scorned. “Don’t wax-n.7," advises! the medico. “It is only a carbuhcle coming on the back of your neck. But you must. keep ' tifyink eflect on the complexion. 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