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In the dismissal of Mr. Pinchot, the government loses a public 
servant whom it will be imposible to replace. His energies will 
not cease to be directed tO' furthering the interests of forestry and 
of conservation, but they can no longer be exerted through gov- 
ernment channels. Favored by the possession of wealth and en- 
dowed with gifts that would open to him almost any door, Mr. 
Pinchot has steadfastly turned his back on the allurements of 
leisure to take up the task — to use one of his own trenchant 
phrases — of bringing ‘'common sense to common problems for 
the common good.’’ For what he has already done and for the 
activities that he has set in motion the people of the United 
States owe Gifford Pinchot wholesouled and lasting gratitude. 
It is a debt that cannot be forgotten. 
Ralph S. Hosmer. 
THE FIFTH AHNUAL POUFTRY SHOW. 
By Briggs E. Porter, Judge of the Sho-w. 
The exhibition of poultry this year at the National Guard 
Shooting Gallery was without doubt the most successful that has 
ever been held in Honolulu. From start to finish the whole af- 
fair came off in perfect order and was especial!}^ pleasing to all 
those who attended. Then, bearing in mind the work and detail 
in the successful management of a poultry show, one cannot fail 
to give the highest commendation to the workers for their success. 
Few showj managers have worked out the details to the ad- 
vantage of the birds so well as those here. The birds were placed 
in the most approved coops for viewing and the classes were so 
arranged that the student and fancier could make comparisons 
with ease and satisfaction. The white canvas in the construction 
of the ample sized coops was a commendible feature in that the 
lines of the birds could be obtained at once. This latter feature 
was of great assistance to the judge and in that way helped to 
open the show on time. 
Considerable interest was added to the exhibition this year on 
account of the additions to the list of awards. The cups offered 
bv Governor Frear and Mayor Fern were beauties and much ad- 
mired by every visitor to the show. The awarding of such 
beautiful trophies as these and others which were on exhibit at 
the show cannot help but add new zest and enthusasm for the 
best that the poultry fancier can produce. 
Poultry excellence is a fine art wbrthy of the highest admira- 
tion and greatest praise. Bbt, it involves great care as to de- 
tails, experience and the application of the best methods of breed- 
ing. And fromi the cpiality of the birds exhibited, it is cpiite evi- 
dent that the breeders here understand the value of choice selec- 
