
{ The cross-section shows 
how the totally reflecting 
Prisms bend the rays of light 
back upon themselves, creat- 
ing a high power in a Bin- 
ocular of compact shape. 
The Country-side beckons. Tour- 
ist, Camper, Automobilist, Fisher- 
man, Hunter, Golfer and other de- 
votees of the out-of-doors are now 
preparing their vacation kit with a 
spirit of gladsome anticipation. This 
kit will include a pair of Binoculars. 
Particularly amongst those who 
discriminate will a pair of 

Prism Binoculars 
be chosen, for their quality is as high 
as the distant mountain tops it brings 
within clear vision. 
The magnifications of Lemaire 
Prism Binoculars range in power 
from 3 to 12x. 
These include the famous Lemaire 
Changeable Power Binoculars, 
glasses whose powers may be 
changed by merely turning the tops. 
This is a remarkable advantage for 
all out-door people because instead 
of having one glass of either high, 
low or intermediate powers, they 
can possess Binoculars with all three 
—glasses suitable for every out- 
door use. We cannot sufficiently 
stress the point that most Binocular 
users find a Lemaire Three Change 
Glass an economical and practical 
acquisition. 
Illustrated Descriptive Booklet on 
A pplication 
These Glasses are obtainable at your 
Optician’s, Jeweler’s, or Sporting 
Goods Dealer’s 
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Sole Distributors for the United States and Canada 
153 W. 23rd St. New York City 
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winter in the entertaining pastime of 
mutual destruction. So why not lift 
the bounty and let the porcupine and 
his bosom friend the bay lynx have 
it out. L. V. SHAW, 
Clements Port., N. S. 
P.S.—A correspondent informs me 
that the quills may be much more 
readily extracted by giving them a 
slight twist.—L. V. S. 
Fishing Club Progresses 
DEAR FOREST AND STREAM: 
ff et Tunxis Hunting, Fishing and 
Outing Club of Tolland, Mass., has 
just completed its very attractive 
clubhouse on the site of the old one; 
that is, overlooking the large lake. 
During the past winter the trout 
pond has been completely stocked and 
the lower dam was blown out so that 
the native trout can get access to the 
main pond and upper brook. 
Mr. Douglas Wallace of Springfield 
has purchased the Sherwood Camp 
and is making alterations and addi- 
tions and prospects for the coming 
season are exceedingly bright. 
RALPH C. ERSKINE. 
Interesting Notes on Bamboo 
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DEAR FOREST AND STREAM: 
Ariss considerable correspondence, 
I have been able to get some reliable 
facts relating to the imported bamboo 
canes, from which our best rods are 
made; and I have thought that your 
readers would be interested to know 
from whence comes this article which 
contributes so much to the pleasure 
and satisfaction of all anglers. 
In a recent letter from the United 
States Consul, at Hongkong, China, he 
says:— 
“According to some _ authorities, 
there are over thirty different varieties 
of bamboo grown in China, and this 
wood is very extensively used by the 
Chinese for many different purposes. 
Large quantities are produced in 
different parts of Kwangtung and 
Kwangsi Provinces which are adjacent 
to Hongkong, and the bamboo canes 
are exported to foreign countries from 
this port. The Tonkin canes (also 
known as Tsing Lee Canes) are grown 
in a certain district of Kwangsi 
Province. Canes for making’ fishing 
rods are known in this market as Sa 
Kon Chok canes. 
Some varieties of bamboo canes 
grow as much as thirty-five feet per 
month, and the canes and poles are 
cut at all seasons of the year.  Cut- 
tings depend more upon the market 
demand and the size of the cane re- 
quired than on any special season. 
The cane is generally dried or sea- 
soned on racks in the open air and 
it requires from two to three months 
to season. 
For export the canes are generally 
packed in bales of from 125 to 200 
canes of the nine foot lengths and 
smaller sizes. 
Special length canes are packed in 
bales conforming to the size of the 
cane. The standard sizes of cane for 
American market are: 
Length Thickness 
46” long x 34” Diam. 
WS Diam 
9’ long)x.1/to"1347 Diam 
9’ long x 14%” to 1%” Diam. 
8” longix)14” Diam: 
12’ Jlong*x 14%" to 1375) Diane 
12’ long x 14%” to 2” Diam. 
Market prices are fluctuating con- 
siderably at the present time, but 
some canes nine feet in length are 
selling at as high as $180 gold per 
1,000 pieces. 
The United States is the principal 
purchaser of bamboo cane from Hong- 
kong, followed by Great Britain and 
then Japan. ARTHUR T. BRICE, 
Washington, D. C. 
Introducing Guineas 
DEAR FOREST AND STREAM: 
Fok some time I have given a great 
deal of thought to the possibility of 
introducing the wild guinea into the 
United States. This bird found here 
seems to be entirely distinct from the 
domesticated bird, huntsmen having 
no difficulty in differentiating them at 
a glance when approaching in the 
fields or woods. The guinea is a bird 
well endowed with the ability to take 
care of himself, there having been no 
appreciable dimunition of his num- 
bers here on the island of Santo 
Domingo, despite an all year open 
season. A game law has only been in 
force for one year. The wild guinea 
is, I think, especially suitable for the 
South, South-West, and far West, 
though no doubt adaptable to the 
whole country. They thrive well in 
semi-arid as well as in the more 
favored regions. 
If you know of any one who would 
be interested in the bird’s introduc- 
tion into the United States, I would 
be glad to have them communicate with 
me on the subject. 
J. GREGG SMITH, 
Major (M. C.), P. N. D., 
Santiago, D.. R. 
(We do not believe that introducing 
exotic game into covers which hold, or 
can be made to hold, native birds is in 
keeping with good conservation. There 
are sections, however, which, due to 
the encroachments of civilization and 
intensive agricultural methods, will no 
longer produce native birds. In such 
instances, the importation of guineas 
should prove well worth while— 
EDITORS. ) 
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