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(Gulf 3Telan&? ©Rttttooob VJ* n«Xi.«f Vesvulus Bay Road, R. R. 1, (gulf 3telan&? ©rTTttooob Eighth Year - No . 9 GANGES, British Columbia. Thursday, March 2, 1967. Subscription, $3 per year. Copy, 10$ v.' His Was the Other One! Thomas W. Mouat, of tx>ng Harbour, is not the oldest Gulf Is­ land resident, but he is close io that point. Mr. Mouat was born in the Shetland Isles 92 years ago. He came to Salt Spring Island with his parents in tsfl$ when he was 10 years old. The pioneer islander was recalling his early days last week. He remembers the Shetlands and the little community in which he was bout, 1 here were two houses in his home town, his fam­ ily's and another. When he came to Sail Spring Island condi­ tions were little removed. Recently Mr. Mouat's daugl ter, in Comoit, was intervieving a patient in the doctor's office where she is receptionist. She had occasion to enquire of the patient's birthplace. "Somewhere you've never heard of, " came the reply. Hut she had heard of the Shetlands. "What town?" she persisted, patient named it. "You've never heard of that one, " persisted the patient, "there are only two houses in the village. " " And my father was born in the other one, " retorted the rece­ ptionist. No Vote Yet On Schools In Area There will be no school vote in the Gulf Islands this spring. Education Minister Leslie Peterson has refused to permit a new vote in less then the mini­ mum time laid down in the Schools Act. Trustees of the district had pressed the minister for permission to present the vote again in short order. The board cannot now recon­ There must be a delay ol sider its by-law presentation un three mouths before llic matter til March 20. Ii is unlikely can be raised again, according that the by-laws can be prepar­ to the at i. I lie trustees had.'' ed before June, Driftwood was asked the minister io inicrv told. in order to gain the prou Trustees of the district have support. Tins week the irfini- pressed for the vote on the ster said daily, "NoI" grounds thai the earlier presen­ lu i he 11 lean 11 me SIIKUIIIS tation was rejected by only art using the stage as .3 class­ seven per rent of the ratepayer! room and ovcrrrowdi ny u in­ of the district. Trustees also creasingly evident f a |' a | J report iliai numerous parents, levels at ihe school on Sail have stated thai they failed to Spring Island. vote in December and ihai ihej would correct this failure by an Rejected by-laws aij,, called affirmative vote at us next for the extensu-,,, ,,r dormitory presentation. facilities at ( ,l(j provi­ sion for the ru-w curriculum ! senior sclioo it A teacher.; Cougar at Pender **« aiso in the rej< • ted hy-Ia*J5> More slieep have been killed Ifcrceu lages relating lo on Salt Spring Island and the voting w»cre'derived Iron. Ilie RCMP are checking to find facl iliiji „„|y ),; p,.r ,ent of whether ilie killer is a dog or eligihjfc vc-icrs attended ilie a cougar. po'kf. Itatlier less ilian hall Three sheep, a ewe and two Ilie '^.oies opposed ilie plan, lambs were killed ai Norih Un is, it is averred, only seven Salt Spring Island lasi week. ill of i In: electorate de- In tlie meantime die police r l ihe by-laws. First Island Figurehed. .. lOOYears Ago! have issued a warning iliat all dogs on the Island must he li­ "| Depicted here is the figurehea censed and controlled ai all DEATH OF MRS. EMILY i from the bowsprit of 11 MS tianges t i mes. ODBERG AT MAYNE Schools Set Progam J once a familiar sight as the Uriiisl naval vessel plied Gulf waters 100 OCCUPANTS UNHUPtf Mrs. I:iilily Maria (Whcrg years ago and more. 1 lie story of •I 'assed away ai liet Mayne Islcn.d (his historic ship, last around the AS CAR ROLLS OVfj_R rKiin. e on Wednesday, P«r». 12. For Education \tek I lorn... last sailing ship to fly an r^ar rolled over in < .ang ,a OM she leaves two sons, IHJwin.al cool their heel me hall to 'admiral's pennent... is found on Friday evening and desp ;,c ,.x_ Sidney a;'l ' onion, a< IM»Inc-; Education Week will be iwn daii),hiers, Mrs. I flinlh) marked on Salt Spring Island avoid throwing student off . Pages Light and Nine. ^^^^ tensive damage io ilie *, |r neither occupant was Injured. iiruwn an'u Mrs. I. M'liyllis) O'- at two schools. balance. ThetU be admit- , Old model c.ardri - . (.oiinell, I oth •»!• f-assidy: i:t On Wednesday afternoon the red to the au«jum between READY FOR KEEN™ vt n nv r speed les. l-dward C. Reynold- ( overturned grand< hild ci aid lour greai- students at Gulf Islands Second­ PHOTOGRAPHER on Upper r.angcs ' , ,-|mr- graiidrhildreu. ary school will entertain par­ The afternprogram will Challenge to the amateur toad al continue wid*shion show, chill.ltoad ai abr „„ 10.4;, „ „, I.asl r les were ohtSi-rvi d ill ents and other interested resi­ photographer is an eagle's nesi Friday. Mayne Island Anglican chun Ii ot dents of the district. in which girll* model the on the new Mouat Estate suhdiv ; Damage to ihe car. accord­ Monday afternoon. Rev. II. IVmdy Program will commence at clothes they made in ision at Vesuvius. The nest ullu iated. 1:30 p. m, with oratorical con­ uouieeconor^1 asses. ing to l«MI->wassnbstamiaJ was reported by Mrs. E. Watson, Mr. Iteynol % j passenger t.oodman's Funeral I ionic, f.an- tests in the auditorium. During A typing *V "ill be fol- who recognized the need for a ari 1|IS Miss Ruth_ <,,n escaped without gus. was HI charge of arrange­ the time a student is speaking (Turn to Pfwelve) telescopic lens to get a picture. injury. late visitors will be invited ro — ments. Page Two Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Thursday, March 2, 1967 CENTENNIAL NEWS BRIDGE QUIZ (Goren) Lament's Ltd Before continuing with this week's list of Pioneer names to be Coren is mentioned specifically, as opening bids and responses remembered by a flowering tree in the Centennial Park we would differ with the various Bridge authorities. Interior Decorating like to correct an error in a previous list - "Mr. Mark Crofton" The first requirement is to know the value of one's hand. COLOUR CONSUI.TANTS should read "Mr. Frank Crofton". What is the opening bid on the following ? 77-') Canada Ave., huncan, BO Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stevens, arrived 1884 - lived 5 years at TUJ-4IMI or call Driftwood Fruitvale then built the famous boarding house at Church Hill Farm next to St. Mark's Church (now Cun- 4 r ningham's farm) $1 a day was the charge for board and StEDS, room. (a)AQJ4 A96 10 53 K93 BEGONIA AND Mrs. William Bond, arrived 191C - niece of Mr. II. Stevens, came with her daughter Ida to live with her uncle and aunt GLOXINIA BULBS until the arrival of her husband (b) K 10 6 4 2 AKQ63 J 3 6 Gulf Islands Mr. William Bond, who arrived in 1918 returning from overseas. Mrs. Joel Broadwell, arrived 1889 - sister of Mrs. 11. Stevens; (c)AJ42 KQ9 A 10 7 QJ4 Florist known as "Nursie Smith"; married Joel Broadwell for BOX 36. CANCliS 5.T7-.r>751 whom Broadwell Mountain (behind Gavin Mouat's) was named. Mr. Frank Westcott arrived 1903, from Devonshire, nephew of (d) 6 K Q 10 9 Q J 4 Mrs. Stevens and Mrs. Broadwell; champion sheep- Vul. 8653 Dominion shearer, regularly sheared 40 or 50 a day at 10 cents per sheep; once sheared 82 in one day. (Answers next week) Mr. Arthur Walter arrived 1884, - settled at Ganges; married VICTORIA'S WONDERFUL Margaret Shaw author of the book "Early Days Among CENTENNIAL BRIDGE Party For Mrs. HOTEL the Gulf Islands"; was Church Warden at St. Mark's Fellows Held " Newly Renovated Mr. Edward Walter arrived 1886 - brother of Arthur, wife Flor- The final rubbers between ence Walter arrived in 1897. Mr. and Mrs. Mac Mouat and In Ganges Home * Dining Lounge Mr. Ernest George Borradaile arrived 1898 - one-time Game War- Mr. and Mrs. D. Goodman en- * T. V. Mrs. I. B. Devine entertained * Free Parking den, President of the Salt Spring Island Rod and Gun ded with a most unusual score at a farewell dinner and bridge Club, warden of St. Mark's Church; married Florence in bridge circles - a tie. There party February 22 in honor of 759 Yates St., EV4-4136 Wilson, daughter of pioneer Rev. E. F. Wilson; original will be a play-off this week to Mrs. Mary Fellows. VICTORIA, li. C. owner of Sea Breeze Auto Court (formerly Oxenham decide the winners of the Tour- The guest of honor was pres- School) nament, the pair who have ented on her arrival with a Mrs. Charlotte Eaton and son, Raymond Morris, arrived 1922 - won every session. corsage of pink camelias and owned the popular White House Hotel at Fulford (which The winners in "B" will be heather fashioned by Mrs. burnt down) before moving to Ganges. the pair losing only one session Laurie Mouat. An attractive THIS VITAL Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reid arrived 1911 - cleared 100 acres farm- and the winners of "C" will be pair of copper candle sticks land at Burgoyne; Mrs.
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