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Eighth Year - No . 9 GANGES, British Columbia. Thursday, March 2, 1967. Subscription, $3 per year. Copy, 10$

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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. Reid one of the founders of the the pair losing two sessions. was. presented to Mrs. Fellows YOUNG island Women's Institute; parents of John Reid of Booth Present standing. Section from the hostess on behalf of Canal Road. "B": Mr. and Mrs. G. Cruik- her friends at the party. RELIGION The Centennial Park is in the process of being further develop- shank will play the losers in Invited guests were Mrs. H. ed by Mr. and Mrs. Jack James. They are busily adding more the finals; Mr. and Mrs. Laurie Ashby, Mrs. J. B. Foubister, trees and shrubs and preparing the ground for grasa-seeding. The Mouat will play Mrs. Mabel Mrs. Me'rvyne Gardner, Mrs. Salt Spring Island Scouts and Cubs did a tremendous job on Sat- Jobin and Mrs. Alice Hammett E. H. Gear, Mrs. Laurie Mouat many paths urday picking up stones and rocks from the area (and I'm sure the Section "C": Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Joyce Parsons and Mrs. boys derived enjoyment from being allowed to legitimately hurl Stone will play Mrs. H. Staff- R. Paterson. ONE GOD rocks into the sea!) ord and Miss Denise Crofton; Mrs. C. Springford and Mrs. BILLGREENHOUGH many colours FAREWELL IN GANGES HOME FOR MRS. FELLOWS Hazel Knox with Mrs. Ashby and Mr. V. Thomas; Mrs. S. IS MARRIED AT ONE RACE EVE OF DEPARTURE FOR VANCOUVER NEW HOME Wagg and Mrs. Cora Leggett CHILLIWACK CHURCH Mrs. Mary Fellows, who M. Jones, Mrs. A. J. Hepburn, with Mrs. Cecile Atkins and A wedding of interest took many countries leaves early in March to make on behalf of her friends, pres- Mr. M. F. Peiler; Mr. and Mrs. place in Chilliwack United ONE WORLD her home in Vancouver, was ented Mrs. Fellows with a "Bumps" Irvin with Mr. and Church on Friday, February the guest of honor at a fare- white and gold vanity set. Mrs. Emenlund. 24, when Miss Carol McMunn, well "No Host" surprise party Those invited to the enjoy- daughter of Mrs. H. Arnold, given by her friends at the able par v were Mr. and Mrs. Chilliwack, and W. C.( Bill) II. C. Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. RETURNS FROM There are three million people White Elephant on February 25. Greenhough, youngest son of around the world today who be- The room was gay with yell- John Bennett, Jake Barker, Miss VANCOUVER Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Greenhough lieve that the unification of mankind ow daffodils and spring flowers. F. Crawford, Duncan; Mr. and Ganges, were united in marri- Mrs. E. S. Coombes, Mr. and Eton Irwin has just returned it the will of God for our age. They A yellow and white cake made from a three-day course in age. call themselves Baha'is. by Mrs. E. II. Gear held the Mrs. D. Deacon, Mr. and Mrs. Attending the wedding from Perhaps Baha'i is what you are Duncan, Mrs. I. B, Devine, ... Vancouver at a Volvo Marine place of honor on the supper school. Ganges were the groom's par- looking for. table. Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Earwaker, ents," Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Information upon request: 15 Lola Mechanics and dealers from Mrs. Fellows was presented Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Foubister, Greenhough and his brother Rood, Toronto 7. Mr. and Mrs. J. Friebel, Mr. all over B.C. attended the with a dainty corsage by Mrs. course under the supervision of and sister-in-law, Mr. and and Mrs. D. Goodman, Mr. Mrs. B. J. Greenhough. and Mrs. M. Gardner, Mr. anc Northern Engines and Equipmeni VAN ISLE OUTBOARDS LTD Mrs. E. Hardie, Mrs. Helen Ltd. 9768 - 3rd St., Sidney, B. C. Hippisley, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Experts from Sweden were there Cablevision Hepburn, Mrs. Jean Hartley, to wing the men up to date on :or your convenience Mercury outboards Sales & Service - Boats Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Irwin, Mr. the new models and techniques. bills may be paid at New & U'sed ~ Boat Transportation and Mrs. J. Jones, Bert Lemon, Mr. and Mrs. Laurie Mouat, Miss Susan Fellows, Vancouver Dave's Record Service 1 656-2665 Mr. and Mrs. R. Marshall, and Mrs. Fellows' sister, Mrs. Miss J. Overend, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. William, Victoria. McPhillips Ave Douglas Parsons, Mrs. Joyce SIDNEY MARINE SUPPLIES Parsons, Mr. and Mrs. R. Pat- 9756 - 3rd St., Sidney, B. C. erson, Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Sage Mr. and Mrs. John Sturdy, Mr. SEE OUR NEV\' CHRYSLER MOTORS and Mrs. S. Wagg, Mr. and GANGES From 3.5 HP to 105 HP B.H.ETHIER Mrs. Cyril Wagg, Mr. and Mrs. W. Waddell, Also present PHONE 656-2637 for the party was her daughter. PHARMACY Our SPECIALS this week

FOR THOSE SUFFERING FROM SORE THROAT, BENS' LUCKY $ COUGH, COLDS, SINUS CONGESTION:— WATCH FOR OUR BIG FLYER IN THE MAIL ! Reg. SPEC GROCERIES Bathroom tissue, pink Dimetapp decongestant tabs 1.75 Milk, Pacific evaporated or white 8/79$ 1.39 tall tins 6/$l Coffee, instant Coffee Dimetapp elixir cough mixture 1.65 Beans, Ma I kin's French style Break, 10 oz. $1.29 1.29 green, 14 oz. tins 4/$l Bleach, Cala, 128 oz. Robitussin D.M. cough mixture 1.95 Corn, Malkin's Fancy cream PRODUCE 1.39 style, 14 oz. tins 6/ -'$' Bananas, golden ripe 7 lb./$l Spectrocin C (sore throat & cough 1.00 Baked beans, Ma I kin's MEAT 79 SEE lozenges) tangy, 14 oz. tins 2/49s Wieners, Seven Farms I Ib. pack 2/89$ YOU LIONS BINGO MARCH 4 537-5553 At 537-5311 REMEMBER THE Lions ^ BINGO MARCH 4 Thursday, March 2, 1967 ulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Page Three activities since their inception This is your Teacher FULFORD HARBOUR last February-March 1966, by Bea Hamilton The Fulford Sea Scouts had which included an enlargement Donald Hartwig set out in Attending the recent W. I. double reason to celebrate Boy in color of the whole group and life to be a teacher. Because gathering at the Dominion Scout week (February 19th - their leaders. he threw into it everything he Hotel in Victoria, were the 26th) and that was to honor the The Scout party was held on had he became a very good following ladies from Salt great scout Lord Baden- Powell Tuesday at the Fulford Hall. teacher. He is still a very Spring; Mrs. McManus Sr.. Mrs and to mark their own one yeai On Saturday, the Scouts further good teacher to the majority P. Middlemiss, Mrs. A. Davis, anniversary. celebrated with a wind-up on of the 530 students under his Mrs. V. McClaron. Miss Bea For this, the Auxiliary to the the beach at Fulford and a bon- direction. Hamilton, Mrs. M. Gyves, Scouts (which means all the fire and sing-song. The boys Now engaged as principal of Mrs. Ron Lee, and Mrs. E. An- mothers) put on a smashing put up a 20 foot tower, shaped the. Gulf Islands secondary derson. smorgasbord type dinner, "with like a teepee, the poles lashed school, Mr. Hartwig is only Joining the Fulford gang on an Anniversary Cake, marked together with ropes. On top, here by chance. Serving as the other side was Mrs. Maggie by one candle, made by Mrs. they finally put a blazing torch principal of a large junior sec- Lee. Members from all over J. B. Stewart, who was conven- as a "welcome to all" sign to ondary school in his native Vancouver Island were present er for the party. the bon-fire. Prince Rupert, Mr. Hartwig was and a pleasant afternoon was Special guests were Mr. Os- The evening was cool, calm closely acquainted with J. M. spent. car Wallace, representing the and ideal for such a party. The Evans, principal at Ganges Mrs. Florence Soderquist of local Lions Club, and Mrs. W. moon added its bright rays to last year. Duncan, was over to visit her Seymour, who showed some the scene and everyone enjoyed Mr. Evans told him he was mother, Mrs. A. J. Mollet, and outstanding across-Canada pic- the occasion. leaving Ganges to accept an tures during the evening. Sunday saw the Sea Scouts in appointment as school inspect- more northerly city, MHart- sister, Mrs. Edna Fraser, last wig was responsible forO week. It was nice to see Flor- This was a father-son ban- a Church parade as they attend- or and that the principal's ence again. quet and 17 fathers were pres- ed the United Church service in chair would be vacant. At students. ent to proudly uphold their the Valley, with Rev. E. W. first unconcerned, Mr. Hartwig He is a lucky man, i like! At last Mrs. Dave Slingsby both the community athe has made it. Planning for sons. Bob Mollet proposed the McQuarrie, accompanied by became interested and sought some time to go on a holiday, toast to the fathers, and every- Mr. Douglas frask, a second the appointment here. students. one enjoyed the delicious food. year Theology student, taking The island is a different In his chosen profesi, Mr. she has now started on an ex- Hartwig has undertakelmost tended visit. She hopes to see Peggy (Mrs. Stewart) was the service. community altogether from friends and relatives along the high in her praise of the moth- Prince Rupert and the school is every possible phase, 'here are few aspects of theilf Isl- way and she expects to land ers who helped to supply the smaller, explains the principal in England to visit her brother. food and preparations. RED CROSS NAMES Here, there are some 530 stud- ands school that are rfamil- iar to him. Miss Sharon Lee was home Scoutmaster Jimmy Stewart NEW DIRECTOR ents divided between the elem- visiting her parents, Mr. and was staunchly upheld by his entary school and the second- Married, with fouiildren, assistants, Alan Horrocks and IN VICTORIA ary school. Adminstering a the principal has fittiappily Mrs. Cliff Lee, over the week into the island pictuj end. Art Simons, and the Scouts junior secondary school in the Mr. and Mrs. R. Dayment gave excellent entertainment . The Red Cross Society in Victoria announces the 1967 Senior League were visited by their son, Joe with some skits. Dayment, and three of his As for Mrs. Seymour's splen- campaign chairman is W . C. On Monday night p. 20), McFadyen, manager of the Hockey the Barons broke the^sing friends who were over on a did pictures and talk, they fit- INTERMEDIATE LEAGUE fishing expedition, Charlie ted in with much of what the Nesbitt Thomson Co. Ltd. streak by defeating Hawks S. Dudley Markham has been HA" Division 13- 7. The three stas select- Wallator, of High River, Alta, young people had been study- ing and pin-pointed many vital appointed auditor. On Friday night the Ganges ed by Bob Akermanre Dave Tom Rossell, Black Diamond, The objective in Victoria team led by their top scorer, Beech, Wayne Tayjnd Alta, and Alex Hartell of Har- land marks across country. tel, Alta. (Hartel, Alta, was The Scouts presented Mrs. this year is $83, 000, the same Ian MacQuarrie beat the North Brent Hartley. Seymour with a film for her figure as last year. End team 13-10. The three On Sunday aftern the Char named after Mr. Hand's Organizational work has star- stars were Ian MacQuarrie, gers increased theiiints to people.) The visitors enjoyed camera in appreciation, while the Auxiliary pinned a. corsage ted and the drive opened on Larry Townley and Alan Jack- 13, 6 ahead of the ond place "pretty good fishing", says March 1. son. team, when they dated the Mr. Dayment. on her dress. A hearty vote of On Sunday afternoon the Hawks 7-4. The s as select- thanks was given her. There are still a number of first place Fulford team won ed by time-keeperke Byron Living room Ferry Besides the lovely cake, Mrs. areas where canvassers have their game against the North were Jay Rozzano, ant Mar- Stewart had on display all the not yet been found. The ferry "Queen of Prince pictures taken of the Scouts' End team by the score of 12-1. cotte and Pat Slinj. Rupert" came barging into the The three stars were Ric k Kit- sitting room of Mrs. Les Moll- chen, Gary Moulton and Larry FLOWER SHOHERE et at Fulford on Wednesday Townley. ATTERSON'S STORE The Salt Sprin^and Gar- afternoon, loaded to the Fulford Harbour " B" Division den Club will men the Un- decks with gifts for a bride of In the second game on Sun- ited Church Hallrch 8th at the week, Miss Heather Fras- SPECIALS MARCH 2, 3, and 4 day the Villagers and the Tom- 8 p. m. to make us for the er, (she was married on Satur- cats played to a 7-7 tie. The coming Spring Rr Show to day). The replica ferry was Nabob coffee Mb. 79 $ three stars were Gary Chubb, be held at Fulfoiall, April made of boxes shaped to Roger Kitchen (borrowed from (more or less) resemble the Jewel shortening I Ib. Reg. 41$ - 29 the Pee Wees) and David Haw- 15th and to planiort Flow- er Arranging Clio be held big ship, with a broom for a J Pard Dog Food Reg. 2/31$ - 2/25 ksworth. in April. mast (of all things); (the groom is a member of that Mrs. Ena McC, Vice Pre N/loNylon Stockings 3 pairs - $1.OO H. S. NOAKES sident, Victoriarysanthe- ferry crew) so all had to be mum Society w>e present nautical and shipshape. NOTARY PUBLIC to speak on Dal - now to The girls did a pretty good L 537^2234 j Wills - Mortgages plan and the ca>f growing. job of it - and there was ab- Conveyancing - Documents She will also slslides of solutely NO vibration to that new varieties c^hlias. All ferry, but all fair sailing. PHONE: 537-5515 interested visitare welcome Mrs. F. L. Jackson, president WALT DISNEY of the Guild, pinned corsages PRESENTS on the guest of honor, her Kenneth C. Jolley* .Co. mother and grandmother, Mrs. Edna Fraser and Grandma A. J. 'BIG RED' CHARTERED ACCOUNINTS Mollet. The corsages were The Story of a Dog. ATTENDANCE AT GANGES OFFICE NEXT TO f HITS STORE mostly heather and made by FULFORD HALL, SATURDAY Mar. II SATURDAYS 9:30 a. m. - 2;00 p. m. PHONE f-2831 Mrs. A. Davis, and very dain- WEEKDAYS CALL TOLL-FREE ZENITH 680( ty- Children's Matinee 3:00 p.m. A bride cake, made by Mrs. L. Mollet, was cut by the Evening showing for adults and children guest of honor and all present accompanied by parents 8:00 p. m. A.W.Wolfe-Miler enjoyed the delicious refresh- ADULTS $1 STUDENTS 500 CHILDREN 25< BRITISH COLUMBIA LAND SLJEYOR ments served by the hostesses. P.O. BOX 3, GANGES H3OUR, B.C 60 TELEPHONE 537-53J LIMITED A. W. WOLFE- MILNER, B. C. L. S. P. H. £LL, B. C. L. S. -^••JS-ife-^- - MOUAT BROS Res. Phone 537-2279 Res. |e 537-2032 serving the Gulf Islands since 1907 Price Waterhous &Co. GET READY FOR... It's PLANTING Incorporating BAILEY MONTEITH HCS & Co james TIAAF/ CHARTERED ACCOUANTS SEEDS * Buck erf i elds will occupy a private office in the gen office of SEEDS * Grasslands SALT SPRING LANDS LTC Steele Briggs at frequent intervals for the pJ January 20th, 1967 to April 30 tli967 APPOINTMENTS MAY BE MADE BY UNG GARDEN TOOLS * FERTILIZER GANGES : 537 - 5515 OR BY CALLING THEIR OFFICE IN V'ORIA AT 5 37 - 5553 ZENITH 6411 (Toll -0 THE MOST COMPLETE LINE OF BUILDING MATERIALS IN THE ISLANDS Page Four Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Thursday, March 2, 1967 and talk about roads. This sub- ject is common to all of the DriftUioob islands, so what I say for one Published at Ganges, Salt Spring Island, in the can be said for all. I learned Province of British Columbia, every Thursday. rather quickly, or should I say Frank G. Richards, Kditor was informed rather suddenly, Post Office Box 250. Ganges, B. C. that the formula devised by lELEPHONE- 604-537-2211 the minister goes something Member. ..Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association. like this: new road construc- tion was to be proceeded with as needed on each island, and one mile per year blacktop on Subscription rates: $3 per year by mail in Canada; $3. 50 each island. elsewhere. With respect to the blacktop Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, formula, at first this sounded Ottawa and for postage paid in cash. equitable and acceptable, but some of the island points are THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1967 twenty miles apart; for exam- ple, on Galiano Island it will take twenty years to blacktop the new construction from Gal- NEED OR PREFERENCE? iano Harbour to the northern community. The scheme may What is the logical outcome of the dispute in be equitable but it is not ade- Ganges over village incorporation? For the past quate, — the residents deserve more! One island may grow several months there has been discussion of making faster than another; highway a village here, largely owing to the apparent need planning must be a little more flexible than one mile of for a sanitary sewer system. The village proposal is blacktop per year per island. based on the earlier warning from the provincial Well, let's leave Montague Harbour and move past a few government that a sewer district could not enforce undeveloped islands in the connections or collections. strait over to Saturna. Saturna Report From Victoria has its own industry and a pay- The need for a sewer system in some parts ot the John Tisdalle, Member of long until commuters will live roll of twenty- five or thirty. community is patent. Nevertheless, the need is by the Provincial legislature for The plant is a light weight ag- on the islands; especially will gregate material used for con- no means the only factor. We have seen communit- Saanidi and the Islands, has they be watching for the con- been studying. This is the struction of a small boat basin crete work. The main roads ies in British Columbia where a sewer system was first year he has represented in the vicinity <3f Roberts Bay here are good but side roads the islands in the provincial are not. Some communities installed half a century after the need was patent. or Twawwassen so they can still wait for the modern con- house. In previous years, since drive back and forth as easily The question in Ganges is not simply whether or not 1953, Mr. Tisdalle has"been a venience of B. C. Hydro on as using a car to go to work. this island. Even East Point to incorporate. It is double-barrelled and to some, member of the legislature for Galiano is a romantic island Saanich. At the opening of with a romantic name. When lighthouse has its own auxili- a forked question. the session this year he took ary plant. I hope this year you visit this island and cruise that the government's inten- Firstly, we must ask ourselves whether, in fact, v his place as the islands mem- into the harbour of Montague, ber for the first time. you cannot be blamed for tion to press ahead with rural we want sewers. Are we confident that there is a Last week the new member falling in love with its beauty. electrification will result in this area getting power. Nego- desperate need for sanitary sewer system service showed himself very well a- I must congratulate a form- ware of the features of his new er ministei of recreation and tiations are going on with Hy- in the Ganges area? territory when he spoke in re- conservation for the lovely mai dro and the nesidents, but the ply to the Budget. ine\park, with lots of room for local share stated by Hydro If we are confident that no threat to health is Mr. Tisdalle suggested that further development, that he runs around twelve thousand dollars. If this could be cut represented by the rather primitive discharge of while all members of the dedicated on Galiano. I rec- house are eager to speak of the in half I think the people sewage into the open, then there remains a questioi ommend that the present mini- would be able to handle it. beauties and attractions of ster, if he has not already de- of preference rather than need. their own constituences, some Saturna needs a new wharf. signed a pi HI of development The Sidewinder docking faci- are carried away and borrow for each of the parks in the pro If, however, we conscientiously believe that an Paul Bunyan's gift of exaggera- lities are dangerous and out- vince, does this, so that the moded, I know from experi- insanitary system of sewage disposal is of no great tion. members and the people will Following excerpts from his ence. It is estimated that consequence, or that the situation in Ganges is have some clear idea of prop- some sixty to seventy accid- address show Mr. Tisdalle's osed park improvement and ex grossly exaggerated, then there remains merely a familiarity with his new terri- ents to the undersides of auto- tory. tension, I believe this is nece- moviles happen on that wharf question of whether we would welcome the status * * i * ssary or the parks will go up per year. Low-bed trailer We all like to talk about oui and down in popularity and trucks with heavy equipment and distinction of administering our own affairs. own ridings and emphasize care. There should be short- can't get on or off. The ferry Nevertheless, we should bear in mind that if we some of its attributes, which term and future planning; no is built for end loading and is quite natural, but some park should stand still after its property is available, so the are inclined to the belief that sewers are needed members get carried away and first initial development. Wher. answer for speed, safety and here and now, we must examine the situation more like Paul Bunyan, get a little public interest lags and depar- efficiency is a new wharf. Just reckless with the facts. For tmental interest cools off, because one of the ferry execu carefully. instance, someone (and for that park begins to deteriorate lives dropped his glass in the If we want a sewer system because we must have the protection of the innocent and stagnate. Island parks are salt chuck at Saturna, this I will not mention who) spoke well looked after and popular; should not be held against the a sewer system, then we cannot fail to continue of their riding as a "banana let's keep them that way by islanders. along this pattern of enquiry. Can we establish a belt". They may have the planning their future develop- I mention in passing that belt but they sure haven't any ment and letting the public this is the island on which the sewer system, properly, adequately and armed to bananas. That title belongs know about it. defeated Liberal candidate properly administer it without incorporating,? to Vancouver Island, and more Before I take you to the lives and the population gave especially to Saanich and the other islands I think we should Then we have one last question. Is a sewer in a Islands. stop just for a moment longer (Turn to Page Five) village, or an incorporated municipality, more I want to talk about these favourite islands for a few min economical to operate than in an improvement dis-r utes. First, anchored on eith- CHURCH SERVICES WEDNESDAY, March sth JOINT LENTEN SERVICE 7;so p. m. trict? er side of Active Pass are Galiano and Mayne Islands. Our Lady of Grace, Ganges. Speaker, Archdeacon What is the need? The ocean, twisting and turn-, R. B. Horsefield It the Greater Victoria Metropolitan Board of ing, fighting for its breath, tears at the rock walls of an Sunday, March 5, 1967 Health will state that there is neither need nor any ocean canyon. Sports fisher- SALT SPRING ISLAND cause for concern here, then we may rest at ease. men just love these eddies and ANGLICAN dark pools and riding the If either the board of the provincial department of wakes of the B. C. ferries they St. Mark's Central Holy Communion 11:00 a. m. St. Mary's Fulford Evensong 2:30 p.m. health will offer this assurance, then we may set drag their lines hack and forth catching the hungry salmon. St, George's Ganges Evensong 7:30 p. m. the entire matter aside. If either will come forwardj It is a favourite spot for Amer- ican fishermen and one day UNITED CHURCH Ganges Sunday School 9:45 a. m. and publicly assert that the need exists, we may when I was skunked in those Ganges Divine Worship 11:00 a. m. go ahead and seek the establishment of the body waters an American who had Penoer Is. Divine Worship 2:30 p. m. been having c;ood results, most suited to the purpose. sliouted over ne would share ROMAN CATHOLIC As yet we have no guidance from either of the his luck with us, so we had St. Paul's Fulford Holy Mass 9:00 a. m. fresh fish in the skillet on Our Lady of Grace Ganges Holy Mass 11:00 a. m. public functions entrusted with public health. board after all. FULL GOSPEL CHAPEL Let us hear more about sewers and incorporation These islands were relative- Ganges Sunday School and ly undiscovered (and the resi- from both sides of the fence and judge for ourselves Adult Bible Classes 10:30 a. m. dents I think liked it that way, Ganges Evening Service 7:30 p. m. The matter is entirely too quiet for peace of mind. for they wanted peace and quiet) until the advent of the GALIANO Holy Communion 8:00 a. m. Social Credit and the B. C. Morning Prayer 11:00 a. m. EDUCATION WEEK NEXT WEEK...BE AWARE OF ferries. Now Mayne Island is Wednesday ; Holy Communion 9:00 a. m. flooded with foreigners from THE PROBLEMS FACING YOUR COMMUNITY Vancouver and it won't be MAYNE Evensong 2;30 p. m. Thursday, March 2, 1967 Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Page Five SALT SPRING LANDS LTD SERVING ALL THE ISLANDS

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Salt Spring Insurance Agencies LionsBingo Lions Bingo M March 4 Fire Automobile Liability Marine Life Etc. °rch 4 PHONE; 537-5515 Days 537-2142 Evenings a taxi must take you to Sidney. TISDALLE Let's try to remedy the fault FERNWOOD (Cotninued from page 4) THIS YEAR. Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs Portland Island, an island the government "member a Bob Holloman were Mr. and VOGUE CLEANERS fit for a queen; having been Mrs. Irvine Weekes from Brit- majority on Satuina. That twice a Crown Colony it shoul< shows how much confidence ish West Indies. Mr. Weekes receive special centennial at- is attending U. B. C. they have in a government tention this year. I understand PICK-UP and DELIVERY that gets things done, so don't Mrs. James Aitcheson of New we have a plan for its develop- Westminster, enjoyed a week's EVERY WEDNESDAY let them or me down, and 1 ment for park and recreation. don't mean down in the salt visit at Fernwood. I hope this island is properly The ports seem very busy as chuck. reregistered now and given CALL Now on to the twin Fender there are many freighters pass- park status. It is a rare souven ing on their way to Crofton and islands. These twins, thanks ir. to a bridge, are inseparable Chemainus and others leaving One of the first things that I well loaded for far away places ZENITH 6788 now. Holding each other's would suggest should be done (TOLL - FREE hands they reek of history. - we wish a safe journey to is to erect a cairn or marker them all. (They literally reeked with commemorating its history, more than history one day Sorry to report Bill DeLong's and the sooner the marker is team Central Hawks are now in many years ago when a dead placed the more importance whale came to stay). However second place having lost yester- ISLAND GARAGE it will have for the tourist. At day to Snoopy Chargers 5-7. Xsso] in this centennial here are a the same time the Department few of the ancestors of the pi- A fair number of spectators en- WE ARE ACCREDITED AGENTS FOR should consider naming bays, joyed the game. oneers - to mention a few - coves and points of land in- the Washington Grimmers, the terest by associating them witr WEDDING AT Auchtalonies, the Jorgensens Princess Margaret and her fam- VOLVO MARINE and many others. Some folks ily, to keep the history of this FULFORD CHURCH think when they land in Port interesting family current in A quiet but pretty double- WE SPECIALIZE IN THE SERVICING] Washington that they are in our area. ring wedding ceremony was the United States, but it is on- Let's spend a few minutes held in St, Mary's Church on G A N G E S**-»x. OF THIS FINE PRODUCT ly a name in honour of Wash- on James Island, an industrial Saturday when Heather Fraser, Phone: 537-29 iP** ington Grimmer. island that could well be dev- daughter of the late Jack Fraser, Someone mentioned the eloped on a much larger scale and Mrs. Fraser, was united in dpii't forget the Lions oingo on Saturday night other day that they had a Hope and relieve our residential marriage to Peter Melancon, Bay in their riding. Well, this areas in Saanich and Victoria son of Mr. and Mrs. Rex Melan- island has one too, and hereby from the pressures of industri- con of Nanaimo, B. C. hangs a tale. It seems, so the The Rector, Archdeacon Ray R.Reynolds Excavating alization and air pollution. It Covering all Gulf Islands tale goes, that the B. C. Ferry could be annexed to the tax Horsefield, officiated. authority was in a bit of a spot rolls of Greater Victoria, thus The dark-haired bride was of having to build a new term- not robbing them of industrial- dressed in a three piece white Road Building Land Clearinc inal for their ferries on Fender, ization benefits on their as suit and carried a bouquet of when they found out that there sessment rolls. The island red roses. Her attendant was &Grading & Logging was an old tribal rivalry be- cpuld easily be bridged and we Miss Sharon Lee, who wore a tween Hope Bay and Port Wash- could have the first industriali- pink suit and a white carnation Well Drilling Water-mains ington, and rather than get zation of an island comparable corsage. their tail in the gate, the ferry to Lulu Island on the mainland The best man was Bob Rafter. Sewers Contracting authority (or someone) got a Speaking of bridges, with The bride was given away by brain-wave (so they thought) to the high cost of ferries and her brother, Mr. Les Fraser, of LOW BED SERVICE build it out on an exposed site their limitations, the Depart- Burnaby, B. C. 537-2992 away from either of the two ment of Highways should be After the ceremony, the brid- communities; and so at great seriously considering bridging al party attended a dinner at expense a new road and approa- the islands with Vancouver Is- Harbour House Hotel. ches, with a new dock, was land. If the Swartz Bay ter- Mr. and Mrs. Melancon will built. I don't know how many minal could be moved say to spend their honeymoon in Port- times the pilons and the deck Galiano or Mayne; this would land, Oregon, and on their re- approaches have been put out cut in half the ferry turn-ar- turn, will make their home in of commission, and I am not ound time which would make Nanaimo. Mr. Melancon is a sure how many times the ferry far better use of the present member of the crew of the turns away and refuses to enter ships and eliminate the necess- "Queen of Prince Rupert". JOHN that tricky port with its cross ity of building eventually say Guests at the wedding and RAINSFORD current and side winds, but as three more at five million dinner were the following: Mrs. several officers (and again I each, plus the current saving A. J. Mollet, Sr., Ray Fraser, wish to protect the innocent so of the cost of operation and Mr. and Mrs. Les Fraser, Linda Phone:753 - 4621 I won't name them) have said maintenance, for it would and Dave Alan, Miss Dorothy Box 1117 Lang ley, B.C. -z-x-y--I can't make reduce wear and tear on the Torkka, Mrs. Rex Melancon, out what they said (the steno present ships. It would also Mr. Bob Rafter and Mrs. J. left it out or censored it) but solve the need for more Gulf (Edna) Fraser. some foggy Friday morning one Island ferries along with school of those beautiful B. C. ferries and hospital problems. Over a is going to end up on the beach ten-year period, the millions and it won't be a beach party of dollars in savings would go ANNOUNCING either. I recommend we get busy a long way to ammortizing and extend the entrance, for the bridges which could also be Your Friendly FULLER Brush the protection of the people toll bridges if necessary. and the crew. I have been The opposition has been talk SALESMAN , D.GOODMAN there when ferries refused to ing about joining hands in this come in and others have gotter centennial year across Canada, on at Tsawassen, heading for but I am interested in joining (GOODIE? Fender and ending up in Sidnej islands to mark the centennial. for an overnight stay, to re- Islanders have another commor Phone 537-2923 Box 122 Ganges turn the next day. Airlines problem, and that is inadequ- would pay for your board and ate supply of domestic water. Come to the LIONS BINGO March 4 room, and if you are on foot (Turn to Page Ten) Page bix Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Thursday, March 2, 1967 BUSINESS DIRECTORY Student is A NAME IN A FLASH HANDY GUIDE TO LOCAL SERVICES Speaker

For all your NELS DEGNEN GULF Building Needs SCARFF at Duncan PLUMBING & HEATING Consult Bulldozing Drilling Digging Heather Humphreys, senior Fred Luddington LAND CLEARING- CRUICKSHANK & & student at Gulf Islands Second- CONSTRUCTION EXCAVATIONS ary School, was the only cont- Furnace and Oil Burner Blasting Loading estant from the Ganges school Service ROAD BUILDING, etc WEiALSO HAVE IN STOCK to take part in the Duncan FREE ESTIMATES PHONE J. O. Box 63, Ganges Chamber of Commerce advent- 537-2950 or 537-5628 ure in citizenship. Phone: 537-5314 PHONE: 537-2930 culverts She attended the oratorical contest at Cowichan Senior Sec- SALT SPRING Victoria W.Bill well casings ondary School on Monday even- Freight Paving Co, Sawyer The island girl offered a hum SERVICE BUILDER erous handling of the installa- We specialize in fibreglass tion of further safety features Moving to a I I Zabinets - Woodwork DRIVEWAYS in today's automobile. Vancouver Island Points Alterations and Repairs septic tanks She did not gain an award. TENNIS COURTS : Students from many district Information: 537-2041 urniture and Antique PARKING LOTS senior secondary schools took (Dave's Record Service Repairs 537-2920 part in the contest. by Rec Centre) PHONE: 537-2031 Phone: 537 - 2888 Winner of the adventure will go to Ottawa for several weeks Villadsen NORTHWESTERN at the expense of the Rotary. Aladdin lampshop CREAMERY AC K HOEING Club. Building Contractor Heather will be taking part LAMPS repaired and restored PRODUCTS $7.00per hour in the speaking contests in her Quality Homes Custom-built LAMPS school next Wednesday. Renovations - Additions ROTOVATING LAMPS bought and sold Delivery twice weekly f Cabinets BRUSH CUTTING Don't throw that old LAMP Contact: GUIDES away I 57.00 for first hour FREE ESTIMATES SYKES G .M. HEINEKEY $5.00 subsequent Salt Spring Guides and Brow- Ganges 537-5412 537 - 5308 Phone: 537-5732 nies marked Thinking Week Also at the same rates: with a colorful ceremony. On Wednesday February 22, (W.J.Mollison GULF ISLANDS- Lord Robert Baden-Powell's plastic pipe birthday, First Salt Spring Pack READY- MIX Window gathered in St. George's Hall CEMENT - GRAVEL laying & to light candles for Brownies in other lands, and celebrate SUPPLIES-ROAD FILL Cleaning sub soiling with a birthday cake. etc. RUGS, FLOORS, etc. J . H . HARICEMA Tweenies Kathy Hamilton and Naomi Parsey were enroll- »HONE: 537-2031 ed, and Susan Hartwig was pre- Box 73, Ganges PHONE: 537-5417 cAu.537-2963 sented with her Golden Bar. On Thursday evening Salt 1 MAINTENANCE Spring Guides met in the Burgoyne Dick Dave's Legion Hall to hear Sir Philip &REPAIRS RECORD SERVICE Livingstone give a most inter- Dairy *ADIO & ELECTRIC RANGES SALES LATEST IN RECORDS esting talk on Heritage. A RAW MILK—27

In 1857 an aging ship of the line was named to the Pacific Squadron of the Royal Navy. She was I IMS Ganges, a sec- ond rate battleship of 84 guns under the command of Capt. John Fulford. Ganges sailed here 110 years ago, left her mark on almost every feature of the Pacific coast and sailed away for ever in lh'61. Ganges was famous for many features. She was the ship whose name is perpetuated in the community on Salt Spring Island. Her captain gave his '••& name to the more southern com- munity of Fulford. In 1860 Ganges and Fulford were indivorcible. A captain and his ship were one. By 1960 this close link had stret- ched a little as a rivalry was evideni between the two com- munities. The story of IIMS Ganges is a reminder that two communities of a small island are very like the captain and his ship; in both instances it is difficult to separate their con- cerns and interests. The story of IIMS Ganges lias been written for posterity. In 1966 the old vessel marked its 100th anniversary as a train- ing sclwol for the Royal Navy. I.ieut. D. 1,. Summers, I!. A. (Oxon.) R. N., a member of the School staff has written the One Hundred Tears of Training story of HMS Ganges. The book- was published by the ship in lingland. The only shortcoming to the Boys for the Royal Navy story is that it commences in 186b, nine years after the vess- el first sailed into the Strait of Georgia. IIMS Ganges left a heavy mark on the west coast here. ONE HUNDRED YEARS AFTER The coast bears more record of the ship than was carried away by the navy vessel. and the naval name was later would be under tow with one Ganges, she came trom the Although the writer is more Why is IIMS Ganges sudden- dropped in favor of the earlier specific exception. In 1910 Bombay yards of Jamsetsee vitally concerned with the story ly famous? title. she broke loose while under Bomanjee Wadia. She was of Ganges as a training ship, he This Bombay-built man-o'- Uric Roberts, in his Salt tow and for a brief last desper- built about the same time and pays tribute to her time of be- war was the last sailing vessel Spring Saga refers to an earliei ate fling she was independant she was also of teak. ing stationed here and notes to sail as a sea-going flagship. name of Tuani Island, lie ex- sailing as a ship of the line It was these ships which a- that he r name is immortalized She was also the last sailing plains that the Indian name without sails, masts or comm- roused a great furore, the writ- by the giving of "the name ship of the line to round Cape was Chu-an. This was later ission. er observes, over the relative Ganges to a town there". He I lorn. anglicized to Tuan and then In 1930, 109 years after she values of oak and teak. also refers to Mount Baynes. Ganges was the flagship of to Tuam, says Roberts. The was built, IIMS Ganges was Some of the old vessel's fea- When the writer refers to the Rear-Admiral Sir Robert Lam- name is now used to describe "sold out of the service" and tures 1 isted in this book make practice of "recruiting parties" bert Raynes. She came to the the mountain at the sourth end broken up. interesting reading. She was a to stay within 20 miles of the of the island. Incidentally her crews may coast, seeking volunteers to coast during the formative Second-rate battleship because serve in naval ships, the present years of the western islands. In addition to the names of well have sung "Hearts of Oak' she carried between 80 and 110 Hence, during the initial sur- Ganges and Fulford, Salt during her long life in the na- guns and 800 - 1, 000 men. She day reader is left to wonder vev of the district by the Roy- Spring Island gained Baynes vy. If they dia, they were carried a water supply suffici- whether he has his tongue in his wrong. She had a heart of cheek and is speaking of the al Navy, the names of many Mountain, again duffing up ent for 110 days and her longest more widely remembered press- features in the Gulf and the the admiral; Southey Point, teak^and it is likely that con- passage was that from Vancou- gangs C.ulf Islands were adopted froir after the admiral's secretary struction of any other wood ver Island to Chile in 72 days. ( Turn to Page Nine) the flagship and its personnel and I'arminter Point after tnc might have seen her fail long as well as from its accompany- ship's chaplain. before her 11 decades of ser- ing ships. The Ganges sailed in and vice. Tllure can be little doubt out of the fjords of Salt Spring The book tells of those AIR TAXI but that the ship's company Island lor her term on tl;e years of service when Gauges was delighted with the posting coast. Finally, she. saih-.d was moored alongside the • CHARTER SERVICE They were brought into a tem- back down the long con; incut wharf at Devonport anii Fal- perate none, with an equable and around the Cape to concl- mouth and Chatham and Har- VICTORIA FLYING SERVICES climate and among the gradu- ude a (!0, 000 mile journey in wich, to serve as a training' Rates : South Galiano, Mayne, North and South ally developing community of [•n gland. ship for new entries into the Fender Islands, Saturn a and Ganges to Vancouver island and the ad- in an ago when steart; was Royal Navy. and from Victoria International Airport jacent islands. finally recognized as th^- succ- It tells of the days beyond i ho ship gave iho name of essor to sail, Ganges was when the ancient snip gave its Admiral Island to the largest doomed. Back at home she name to the masonry structure of i ho Gulf group. It was pre- forfeited her admiral's flag that is HMS Ganges today. Single Passenger $10.00 viously known as Salt Spring and in short order her status as In his new book, I.ieut. Sum- Three Passengers $15. 00 Island in token of the saline a ship of the line. When she mers notes that a sister ship or springs at the north end. The was paid off at Sheerness on rather, a ship originating in (Average $5. 00 per person) new name was a gesture of May 15, 1S61, it was the end the same yards, is still afloat. 656 - 3032 courtesy to Admiral Baynes. of her last independant voyage. The Foadrayant is still afloat VICTORIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT The gesture was short-lived Her few remaining movements in Portsmouth Harbour. Like Thursday, March 2, 1967 Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Page Nine And Here are Her Vital Statistics -1867 Turkish Government to those seamen belonging to the GANGES THE FIRST SHIP.. who served in the Crimea, were distributed to upwards of 100 of PENDER GOLFERS the crew by Mrs. Fulford. " NAME MAX ALLAN 3rd Rate, 1. 655 Tons, 74 Guns, 590 Men. The GANGES was the last sailing ship to be a sea-going flag- ship. Members of the Pender Isl- .One of the three ships presented by the East India Company in and Golf Club met on February 1779: they were the BENGAL (renamed H. M.S. GANGES), BOM- On 5th May 1865, the GANGES arrived at Devonport from Cha- , than, to be fitted for service as a training ship for boys at Fal- 23 in the Hall at Port Washing- BAY (H. M. S. BOMBAY CASTLE) and MADRAS (H. M. S. CARNA- ton to conduct the annual elec- TIC). mouth. Orders were issued for the whole of the boys belonging to the training ship WELLESLEY at Chatham to be transferred to tlie tion of officers and discuss oth- Built on the River Thames (by Messrs. Randall &- Co., Black- er business on hand. wall.) Begun April, 1780. Launched 30th March, 1782. GANGES, to take effect 1st January 1866. The late Commander of the WLLLESLEY, Commander Frederick H. Stevens, became Max Allan was re-elected 1782 Oct. 20th Action off Cape Spartel and Fina: first commanding officer of the GANGES. president, with Elmer Bower- Relief of Gibraltar by Lord Howe. - Capt. man as vice-president, and Chas. Field. 1. -k! 20th March H. M. S. GANGES arrived at Falmouth from Ply- Capt. Vern Roddick, club cap- 1793 With the Channel Fleet under mouth, in tovv of the GLADIATOR and v as moored tain. Lord Howe. - Capt.A. J. P. Molloy. in Carrick Roads. Commander F. H. Stevens N. Grimmer and Bert Fichtl 1794 In company with the MONTAGU 74, first commanding officer of Falmouth establishment,! were re-elected to the execut- in West Indies, captured French 24 gun, 1899 19th Jan. Commander Walter Vernon Anson, last com- ive panel, and Hans Geister as corvette, JACOBIN. -Capt. Wm. Trustcott. manding officer of Falmouth establishment. secretary-treasurer.' 1796 May-June. With Rear-Adi. Christian at capture 1899 November Falmouth establishment was transferred to Har- Plans for irrigating the of St. Lucia, St. Vincent, and wich;;GANGES arrived Harwich Mth November greens this year were under Grenada. - Capt. R. M'Douall towed by the Tugs HEARTY and A!. LIGATOR. consideration, and it is hoped 1801 April Copenhagen. -Capt. T. F. Fremantle. 1901 llth Jan. Commander Anson succeeded by Commander to put the system into opera- 1806 Sept. 27th With Sir T.Louis' squadron at capture Joseph R. Bridson. tion shortly. of French Presidente, 40.-Capt. P. Halkett. 1899 - 1905 GANGES and her tender CAROLINE (fitted as The membership is growing 1807 Aug. Bombardment of Copenhagen. temporary hospital) formed Harwich Training and another good year is anti- - Commodore R. G. Kets. Capt. P. Halkett. Establishment for Boys. cipated. Blockade of Tagus, Portugal. 1905 2nd Oct. New establishment created and commissioned - Commodore P. Halkett. as H. M.S. GANGES, consisting of GANGES, 1809 July-Sept. Walcheren Expedition. Antwerp. CAROLINE, BOSCAWEN II and BOSCAWEN III. Lament's Ltd - Capt. P. Halkett. 1906 21st June Admiralty orders for old GANGES to be re- Made a Prison Ship named TENEDOS III and to become part of the CARPETING 1814 Dec. Lent to the Transport Board. Boy Artificers Establishment at Chathem. Her Custom Floor Installations 1816 March Broken up at Plymouth. Tenders BOSCAWEN :i renamed GANGES; and 775 Canada Ave., Duncan. EC BOSCAWEN III renamed GANGES II. 746-4941 or call Driftwood. BATTLE HONOURS; St. Lucia 1796, Copenhagen 1801, and Syria 1S40. •1910 TENEDOS III (late GANGES) towed from Chath-^ am to Devonport. Whilst in tow she broke ad- SALT SPRING AUTO rift, on 24th Jan. 1910 off the Royal Sovereign WRECKERS & GARAGE . . .AND THE SECOND Light, buc was secured again and sustained no damage. 2nd Rate. 84 Guns. 2, 284 Tons. 700 Men. Length of SEE US FOR Gun Deck 196. Keel for Tonnage 162. Breadth extreme 52. 1910 13th August Admiraliv Orders for the TENEDOS III (late Depth in hold - 22. 6. GANGES)' to be renamed INDUS V. - Complete motor Overhaul 1922 12th Oct. Renamed IMPREGNABLE III and added to Imp- - New and Used Parts Guns: 28 32 pdr. Quarter deck 6 24 < ongreves pregnable Training Establishment for Boys at 2 68 Carrds. 10 - Welding 32 carronades Devonport. - Trailers Built to Order Upper deck 1929 Sold out of the Service 32 24 pdrs. Forecastle 2 24 congreves 1930 Broken up. DAY-& NIGHT 4 32 carronades. Built at Bombay of teak. Admiralty Orders of 5th June 1816 GANGES was the last sailing line of battleship to make the WRECKER SERVICE directed her to be built as a facsimile of H. M. S. CANOPUS, passage round South American without aid of steam. Left Esqui- PHONE: 537-5714 which was the French "Franklin" - captured by Nelson, at the mau September 10, l.-sGO: left San Francisco October 4, Vallpar- Nile, 1st August 179,. Begun building May 1819. Launched aiso December 11, and reached Spithead, England, April 24, 10th November 1821. 1861. _ ^_ HERE IS YOUR will learn of HMS Ganges as a NEXT CAR 1823, 31st May Commissioned at Portsmouth by Captain (af more a b o ji t naval school. His interest is terwards Vice Admiral Sir) Edward Brace. prompted by the historical as- FOR SALE Jamaica Station. Returned to England 1 1/2 H//.5 GANGES sociation of HMS Ganges as a 1957 Chev Sedan years later. (From Page Eight) pioneer exploration ship. Both 1957 Austin Sedan 1824, 2nd Nov. Home Service (Portsmouth) Capt. Patrick If there was nothing soft ab- aspects of the last of the men- Campbell. out the old Royal Navy, there o'-war will prove of interest. 1826 1st Mar. Capt. (afterwards Rear Admiral) Samuel was certainly nothing soft ab- Hood Inglefield; became the Flagship of out the boys' training schools H.J.CARLIN Rear Admiral Sir Robert Waller Otway, Com- PHONE PHONE witliin the navy. 537 - 2014 mander-in-Chief, South America Station. T he reader on the coast here 537 - 2939 1828 June The Royal Marines of Squadron landed at Rio INSURANCE under command of Capt of Ganges for the Every 36 seconds, a patient in a protection of Emporer of Brazil, in consequ- Canadian hospital receives a AUTO DWELLINGS LIABILITY ence of a serious mutiny which had broken blood transfusion. out among German troops (about 1700 in num ber joined by 2000 Irish recruits) in the serv- ice of Emperor Don Pedro, who in acknowledg British Columbia ment, presented Capt Inglefield with Order of the Southern Cross. 1829 September Paid off at Portsmouth. Department of Agriculture 1829 Sept. - 1831 Guardship at Portsmouth. 1829 18th Sept. Captain (afterwards Rear-admiral) John Hayes 1830 24th May Captain Edward S. Dickson. FARMERS' LAND CLEARING ASSISTANCE ACT 1830 22nd July Captain George Burden. 1832 March After a brief service in Mediterranean, paid off at Portsmouth. 1832 - 1838 Completed for service and kept in readiness Land Clearing and Drainage for commissioning, at Portsmouth, as a "Dem- onstration ship". FARMERS 1838 - 1842 Lisbon and Mediterranean Stations. 1838 17th Oct. Capt. Barrington Reynolds. Superintended, Farmers wishing to avail themselves of this assistance may during the Syrian campaign, 1840, the landing obtain application forms and information from their LOCAL of troops at D'Journi, and aided at bombard OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Completed ment of Beyrout. Present at blockade of Alex- applications are returnable to the same office. andria. 1842 April Paid off at Sheerness. PRIOR CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN 1842-1847 "Advanced Ship"(first line ship) at Sheerness. 1848-1852 Mediterranean Station. Capt. (af terv\ ards Ad- APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED TO DISTRICT OFFICES BY miral Sir) Henry Smith(lst March 1848) 1852 January Paid off at Sheerness. 1857 - 1861 Flagship of Pacific Squadron (Rear Admiral Sir MARCH 15, 1967 Robert Lambert Baynes). 185725th June Commissioned at Sheerness - Capt. John Ful - ford. CONTRACTORS 1861 24th April Returned to Spithead, having sailed over Contractor suitably equipped to carry out the development of 60, 100 miles. agricultural land clearing including clearing, burning, breaking. 1861 15th May Paid off at Sheerness. installation of drainage tile, domestic water lines and wa t er wells, may on request to the department of agriculture, Land Clea In an account of her paying off, it is stated that "the Officers, ring Division, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, obtain tender forms from the Captain downwards, speak in exceedingly high terms of and information the excellent conduct and good behaviour" of the crew of 750. Eight men were awarded silver medals and gratiuties for exempl- CLOSING DATE FOR TENDERS IS MARCH 15, 1967 ary conduct by the Admiralty. "Prior to the GANGES being paid Alex H. Turner Hon. Frank Richter off, the crew were mustered by Captain Fulford and addressed by deputy minister minister of agriculture him, after which a number of Turkish medals, awarded by the Thursday, March 2, 1967 Page Ten Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD home they had short visits in lambs though -- they are flex- Vancouver and Victoria. We ing their muscles. FENDER are all glad to see them home. Galiano-Gossip Talking about such things as by Frances Saville Mr. and Mrs. Don Rassmuss- by lean Lockwood of Vancouver, were guests of municipal government and huge Mr. and Mrs. Len Henshaw on and family, from Victoria, It's hack to business as usual their mother, Mrs. O. Inkster, ultra-modern subdivisions of a had Captain and Mrs. V. Rod- have been spending the week in the village once more. Mrs, on the weekend. Thousand hills, reminds one of dick as their house-guests. end at their Island home. l,es Walton is more in evidence Noted among commuters Beverly Hills. This island's Mrs. M. Falconer is home The Community Club of around the General Store than over to the island enjoying the population is the largest and again, having spent the winter South Pender had a very suc- for many montiis since die was spring weather and opening up neighbours around the 3, 000 months at Qualicum with her cessful meeting under the lead- ill last fall. The place is a their cottages: the Kennedy mark. Agricultural and logg- daughter, since last October. ership of the president G. F. hive of activity tl-ese fihe family from Victoria, Len Raw ing in its beginning, it now at- Capt. and Mrs. Roy Beech Campbell. The club is plan- weekends. And the fjarnbricks Ink to Arbutus Point after a tracts those who want the best have returned to their Island ning to put a fountain at the Hddie and Peggy, arrived back long absence, the McRaes to of the new and the old world. home, having had a lovely spring at the divide for the last week from their round-the- Montague to admire their new- Its young people are struggl- time. They were in Honolulu Centennial project and mem- woriti tour, looking and feeling ly drilled well, George and ing for recognition while its for three weeks, then went to orial. They are much encour- great. Audry Weeks to Montague with senior citizens want to relax Palm Springs on their way back aged by their good member- Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Partlo Gordie Hodson, the Willock and enjoy life. It is not hard to see their daughter and the ship and good turn-out at all arrived back this week from family from Langley, and a to say who will win the struggle. family there. On the way meetings. winter vacation in the southern party of friends from Hopkins States, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill- Landing to visit the Bud Days FOR ESTIMATES W.F.CUNLIFFE ie Cotrrell should be in from at Farmhouse Inn. CONTACT California in another ten days. Spring welcome also to Bob ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR and Betty Emmanuel of Seattle Sorry to report that Cec Mor- who came with tV'ends to re- PALLOT ELECTRIC PORT WASHINGTON isette lias been under the weath- open their Julia Island home PENDER ISLAND er, and that Joe Docherty is BOX 328, GANGES for the season. 537 - 5615 539 - 2424 undergoing treatment in Shaugh- Almost $50 was realized by nessy Hospital. the local Centennial Commi- Dr. and Mrs. Malcolm Rob- ttee last Friday evening when inson came in from Calgary last D. A. New gave a fine snow of week to spend a short holiday coloured slides taken on his at their summer home on Cain trip through Russia last year. Drive. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Cherop- There were 92 persons in Sorry to disturb you, sir. ita, of Vancouver, have been attendance and proceeds go enjoying a holiday at the home toward the Island's Centennial of Mr. and Mrs. Don Baker. fund. It's about your next heating system. Mr. and Mrs. Jack George- Following the show there son, of North Surrey, were was an enjoyable social hour guests of Mr. and Mrs. George during which refreshments Maybe it should be electric. Georgeson, Sc_, last Friday. were served. Mr. and Mrs. II. Peakall E. J. Bambrick, on behalf of and Mrs. Olive Winters, ofNew the community, presented a Sure, it's the heating fuel of tomorrow. Westminster, spent the weekend farewell gift to George and Jan' witli Mr. and Mrs. :Don Stewart et Georgeson who are leaving But do you know how many B.C. families while working on their adjacent the island after 40 years' resi- new home site on Georgeson dence. The gift was a silver vase, Bay. are enjoying electric heat today? The Richie Humes were ove, appropriately engraved, and a from Victoria to visit Mr. and generous sum of money. Mrs. J. P. Hume on the weekend Mr. and Mrs. Georgeson will Over ten thousand. And here we must record an ap- make their new home in Sidney ology o Mrs. Hume (Nancy) - but will be back frequently to at the request of a number of visit their son and family here. With more joining them every day. island old- ti mers. In last week's issue we said that Mrs. TISDALLE Fred Robson was first lady pres- (Continued from Page 5) Shouldn't you find out why? ident of the 43-year-old Gali- Piers Island is fortunate in this ano Club. This was an error; respect; it is a lovely island Call us and ask questions. Mrs. Hume was secretary for and mostly summer residents, many years when the Club was with a future of an ideal off- first organized, and in 1939 was shore commuter type residence Especially about costs. prevailed upon to take over the — the ocean-urbanite one position of president, which she might call them. did in her usual efficient man- There are many more islands You may be in for a small surprise. ner, and was well remembered that make up the Gulf Island for the work she did while in community which I won't take office. time to describe, but I have Mr. and Mrs. Reg Cornwell left to the last the better knowr of Edmonton spent a few days one = Salt Spring Island, fam- last week at the home of Mr. ous not only for its historic and Mrs. Gordon Pearce on name and people closely asso- Gulf Drive. ciated with names and officers B.C. HYDRO Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Steward of Her Majesty's Royal Navy, came home last week after a hut famous for its Salt Spring holiday in the U. S. A. Island lamb. Mrs. G. Templeman and I must hasten to say its peop- Katharine, and Mrs. R. George le are not a bunch of docile

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PENINSULA FEEDS COMPLETE LINE OF HAY & GRAIN RAYLSTON PARINA FEEDS SADDLERY AND LIVSSTOCK SUPPLIES DE LAVAL AGENTS for Nanaimo, south, and the Islands COMPLETE milking equipment and bulk tanks 656 - 1828 PENINSULA FEEDS 10305 Patricia Bay Highway Thursday, March 2, 1967 Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Page Eleven Sat urn a BANKER REPLIES Mayne Island TO PROTEST OF SEEN BY PAPA JOHN by Elsie Brown On the island to attend their The whole community was mother's funeral to be held Well, everything is still We have a REAL optimist GANGES BUILDER shocked by the sudden deaths tranquill. So will have to in- down here, his name is Al Ken Monday at St. Mary Magdalene Last week a letter appeared during the week of two well- church are members of the Od- vent some news. Donna Begon He had his friends the George known Mayne Island residents, was pooped after giving her Woods family of Sidney over in Driftwood from W. Bangert berg family, Mrs. J.( Ruth) Construction of Ganges. The Mrs. E. Odberg and Paul Zuest batch of lessons on pottery to and put up a new T. V. aerial. They will be greatly missed by Brown, Mrs. J. (Phyllis) O'Con- her class. Benny her hoosband George would sooner have got island contractors were critic- everyone and our sincere sym- nell of Cassiday, Vancouver Is- war quite casual about it as he into a good poker game but Al al of the employment of main- pathy goes out to both families. land, Edwin of Sidney and Gor- was on penicillin at the time, took him down to the Hall to land contractors on a Salt The Dean supper, slated for don, resident of Mayne Island. and, if you can imagine it, he play cribbage where he got Spring Island Bank of Montreal Saturday night, has been post- Lots of construction going on had a stiff neck also. Cheer skunked in the first game and project. poned. Announcement con- around the island including the up Benny you never know that never recovered afterwards. A. F. Wise, Bank premises cerning the date decided on Jesse Brown's domicile, Friend pimple on your shoulder may In order to raise a few shek- Manager for the bank in Van- will be posted on the bulletin husband with the help of neigh- come to a head. One of the els for our local synagogue couver, was prompt to reply. boards. This event is sponsorec bor Bill Morson and islander Jack younger men at the Shale building program the LADIES Following is the text of Mr. by the Community Association. Aitken made good headway dur- plant, Dan Mercer had to go put on night of cards at the Wise's reply. A large attendance was on ing the fine weather we had last in for X-rays. Skip Hall has Hall. It was a qualified succ- We acknowledge receipt of hand at the Improvement Dis- week. left to go back to work. Freda ess. But those who corldn't your letter of February 21 and Gardeners Marion Kerby and trict Association meeting to Grace Evans both working like Hall is home from ye hospital come sent in their money any- note the opinions you have ex- elect a new trustee held Satur- and feeling a lot better than ways so financially we garner- pressed regarding the Bank's day afternoon at the Agricul- beavers on their estates. All her husband Fred whose rheu- ed enough to put in some new building policy, especially in the spring flowers are making tural Hall. John Hayhurst was an early appearance as a result matiz is giving him H to windows at least. Winners of so far as it concerns the pro- elected by acclamation. put it mildly. Molly Littler the Bridge were; Donna Begon jected new premises at Ganges, Visiting the Elmer Cordonis of the springlike weather. is still uncomfortable (to put and Manson Toynbee, booby However, it is obvious you at Active Pass Light Station it mildly) after her bout with winners were Lois McDonald are under a misapprehension. over the week end were Mr. the Doctors. Retired Bill Cope and John Silvester whose prize In the first place, our main and Mrs. Ray Gibner and Mr. (Lament's Ltd land is now working harder was a hand knitted nose warm- concern is to provide premises which will be a compliment and Mrs. Roy Tenant of Victor- UPHOLSTERY LTD. than ever. He is picking salal. er. John might have done ia. Elmer and Marie entertain- Haven't heard much from East better BUT the Padre had to go to the community and will ed at a Wedding Anniversary 775 Canada Ave., Duncan, BC Point lately so Kathleen and down and tie up the Mayne best meet its needs, and we Phone 746-4941 or call therefore adopt the procedures party for Mr. and Mrs. Norman Andy must be behaving them- Queen so Popajohn took his Georgeson Saturday evening. Driftwood selves. The new home for the place and reneged in one hand we and our advisers feel will assistant lighthouse keeper is where John could have made a best accomplish this aim. Secondly, while it is true ANY OTHER NAMES? coming on fine then we will small slam doubled, etc. etc. I How do you spell Knudson have to witness the demolition was never so glad to see anyone main contractors can bid only by invitation, the list of those Salt Spring Island? of ye old lighthouse. More before when ye padre came Driftwood asked the ques- GALIANO ISLAND about that later. In a fit of back and took over. By this to be invited is compiled by us very carefully in consulta- tion some time ago. Other GENERAL nostalgia phoned up the young time John didn't need a nose newspapers picked up the lady who ran ye Gulf Islander. warmer. Clarise Dixon of tion with our architects and the CONSTRUCTION branch manager concerned, to story and spread it over the Building Renovations No news there either. The Samuel Island and newly out entire province. It became C. C. C. group are still sweat- from England and had never be certain we approach only Call Hank firms having the standing and a matter of great importance ing it out re funds. The Head played Crib before won the to people who had never pre- Shrinkers group will discuss Crib prize. Her partner Al experience to handle an under- Galiano: 539- 2394 taking of the scope required viously heard of the island. The Family, Incubator for cul- Kerr just sat with his mouth op- It appears that the provin- ture, next. Now that should en because he had never seen All bank work, particularly the building of our vaults, is cial authorities have used the be good for some real hot dis- such crib hands in his life be- two words and the federal Sandy's Auto cussion? Right now the place fore, of course he wasn't kick- quite demanding, and at Gan- ges there is the added complic- government the single-word seems to be covered with Rob- ing. Uncle Art and George spelling. Islanders are divi- ins headed for Salt Spring? no Woods didn't think it was so ation of having to carry out Wrecking construction in two independ- ded. Some will determined- doubt. There seem to be ab- funny. ly spell it in two words as out a dozen other kinds of Our ever loyal courier of ent stages. Co. Ltd. Again, in the matter of sub- Salt Spring, while other die- small birds with them. Wish I these epistles who faithfully hards will embrace the single knew more about that type of every Sunday on her way back trades, with one exception, no word, Saftspring as long as birds and less about some other to school at Salt Spring took list is compiled whatsoever and main contractors are left en- they live. types. Clarice Warlow out to over news, has just had a ton- Usage has probably count- REBUILT ye kirk this a. m. playing the silectomy and now poor Debbie tirely free to sele ct the firms enanced the double word, ev- organ despite the fact that she is going to learn to enjoy the they choose - any subtrade can en if the single was the more PARTS has been fighting a cold all so called soft foods for a while. send in a bid as far as the bank is concerned and it is left to correct. Both forms are in last week. No I wasn't at Constant, or required courses regular use. church meself but my wife was, the main contractors to decide CUSTOM MADE must be among the successful whether or not those seeking to This week another, milder, subjects. quote are capable of carrying query arose. SEAT COVERS HONORS STUDENTS One further proviso is made. A reader asked that St. out the work specified at the FLOOR MATS The student must pass all sub- price tendered. Mary Lake be written as such ARE LISTED AT jects. A failure in any subject and not as St. Mary's Lake. The exception is fixtures and 1023 View St. SECONDARY SCHOOL nullifies the success in others. fittings, in which we note you The lake has always been Listed at the Gulf Islands are particularly interested, and known in recent years in the VICTORIA school are those who accomp- this is because the bank's re- first form. Driftwood learned. Twelve honors students have lished a B-plus or higher in the been listed by Gulf Islands Sec- quirements are so exacting we Christmas report. They are, have to ensure that the firms ondary School. grade 8, Paulette Girard, Steph To gain the distinction a stu- bidding are entirely familiar anie Swanson and Lynda Reyn- with the many details involved GALIANO dent must average a B-plus olds; grade 9. Ginny Horel and standing in all subjects. In Janie Smith; grade 10, Fred before they tender on a full grades 8, 9 and 10 the student scale contract. GENERAL STORE Nitsch, Brenda Sharp, Sally If and when new firms are must accomplish a standing of Swanson and Sandy McLeod; 6. 5 out of a total of 7. In the added to the bank's list, they grade 11, Janice McMillan; first have to be tried out on min higher grades the average re- grade 12, Janet Haigh, George FRESH PRODUCE • MEATS quired is fractionally higher. or undertakings of increasing Eng. scope before it can be judged The standing in junior high Two of the students attained is that of six subjects of a total whether or not thev can handle LGROC ERI ES« D R YGOODS a mark not lower than A in an extensive project. range of seven and in senior any subject. They were 9:00-5:30 Tuesday to Saturday PHONE: high the student must come up Stephanie Swanson, in grade 8 Finally, we should like to say in four subjects out of five. in all fairness to the bank that CLOSED SUNDAY & MONDAY 539-2413. and Ginny Horel in grade 9. at many country points, some considerably larger than Ganges, where local tradesmen have been employed by the main BAMBRICK STORES LTD. Buckerfields contractors it has been found DUNCAN BRANCH that they had no conception of Galiano Is. AT'THE ISLAND HIGHWAY FEED PLANT the standards they were expect- ed to meet and troubles and (South of the Silver Bridge) complications ensued. We trust that with the forego- HOOVER ZENITH 6292 ing explanation you will agree that the bank's policy is a reas- onable one and that the remarks Washer-Spin contained in the penultimate Want The BEST Savings paragraph of your letter were WASHES [ Dryer hardly warranted. Program Possible? The bank endeavours to have ASK FOR AN ENDOWMENT all possible building repair and 6lDS °f soiled clothes CONTRACT AT maintenance work handled in the community by resident firms portable—I and it is only when we enter the (ROLLS ONI 4 mins. SAANICH PENINSULA field of full-scale specialized CASTORS) construction we have to go else- where. $2O9.95 CREDIT UNION We observe you sent a copy of needs no speciaal viring your letter to your newspaper. -——p, o„.r Kplumbin.dmbingg SALT SPRING BRANCH PHONE: 537-5431 We accordingly hope you will see fit to send a copy of this as USES less THAN 9 gals. WATER well. age 12 If Islands DRIFTWOOD Thursday, March 2, 1967

FULFORD TIDE TABLE March, 1967 P. S. T. YEAR OF ACCOMPLISHMENT WINDS UP WITH ELECTIONS AT GALIANO CHAMBER MEETING S.S.I. TRADING Day Time lit. ins relationship he has estab- Mar. 2 0220 7.9 Reports from the various committee chairmen given at lished with the B. C. Ferry auth- Thii. 0816 11.1 ority and his part in obtaining 1550 2.9 the annual meeting last Wed- nesday night, indicated that the excellent service now en- joyed by Islanders. 3 0010 9. the Galiano Chamber of Com- merce had had a very busy Chairman of roads, Tom SPECIAL Fri. 0335 9. Carolan, gave a comprehens- 0835* 10. 7 year. Highlighting the list of com- ive report, and proposed a 1650 2.6 vote of thanks to the new de- 4 0150 10.3 munity activities in 1966 were the completion of the do-it- partment of highways foreman, 9 Sat. 0535 9.7 Jack Shaw for the way in whicl 0905 10.2 yourself power line to North for Galiano and the institution of he and his crew worked on the 1750 2.6 public's behalf during the 5 0255 10.8 a community first aid fund. The fiesta, sponsored jointly December flood condition. $1.OO Sun. 0805 9.6 Mrs. Williams was re-elect- 0955 9.7 with the Galiano Club, and other social events, matched ed secretary and Mr. Spouse 1850 2.6 treasurer by acclamation for 6 0340 11.0 the program of routine, affairs of the hardworking Council. 1967 and Galiano Lodge owner Tomato or Vegetable 10 oz. tins Mon. 0925 9.2 Alien Clarke was named vice- 14 1135 9.3 The president. Miss Jean Lockwood, paid warm tribute president. The Council will WATCH FOR QTHER|IN-STORE| SPECIALS 1955 2.^7 elect a president at its first 1 0415 10.9 to the members of the Council with special reference to Mrs. meeting in March. Tues. 0950 8. 7 r Marion Williams, Chamber n addition to the foregoing, 1305 9.2 the following will serve on the LIONS BINGO MARCH 4 2045 2.8 secretary and Mrs. H. D. Ear- ner, chairman of the Health Council in the coming yeat 8 0445 10.7 Miss Jean Lockwood, Mrs. PHONE: 537-2822 or PHONE: 537-5521 Wed. 1020 8.2 and Welfare Committee. M. Spouse, chairman of M. E. Bachlund, G. Georgeson, 1415 9.2 T. Carolan, Robert Aston, 2130 2.9 transportation committee, ^as commended for the fine work- Chuck Webb, Ty Carter, Jim ISLAND WELL DRILLING Rogers, and E. J. Bambrick. WATER WELLS GANGES ^ss^^^ more about Owner-Operated Rig Reasonable Rates Rev, and Mrs. G. C. McKen- six-week holiday in the Hawai- in Islands. They spent a montl .EDUCATION FREE ESTIMATES zie, Sorrento, B. C., are on the Island of Kaukai; before (Continued from page 1) visitors this week of Rev. and W. J. Williams W. J. Williams returning home the travellers lowed by tea. The typing will Mrs. E. W. MacQuarrie and en- # joying"meeting their enjoyed 10 days at Waikiki. be by commercial course stu- A recent visitor of Mi. and Write: R. R. l, Lad/smith, B. C. old friends. Mr. McKenzie dents, while tea will be served PHONE: CHS- 2078 was a former United Church Mrs. Warren Hastings, Ganges, by a second home economics minister of Salt Spring Island. was H. P. McCabe. North Van- class. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Cav- couver. Static display will be main- Contact Doug Parsons, R. R. #\, Ganges, B. C. aye, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Rich- Mrs. J. H. Davis and young tained in the auditorium. Ar- ardson and Mr. and Mrs. Roy daughter Catherine, who have ound the perimeter of the hall Atkins returned home after a been visiting Mrs. Davis' par- will be displays of science pro- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Colin King jects, art work and industrial Scott Road, for the past 3 1/2 education. Lament's Ltd. months left by plane on Thurs- Following the end of classes Custom Made day for England. Mrs. Davis visitors will be shown around will join her husband, Fit. -Lt. the school and classrooms. DRAPERIES Davis, R. A. F., who is station- Elementary school students 775 Canada Ave., Duncan, BC ed at the R. A. F. Instructors' VfiCO 746-4941 or call Driftwood. will wait another day. School, near Cheltenham. On Thursday afternoon two GasorO// Mr. and Mrs. W.H.Bradley further oratorical contests will were in Powell River last week be staged. At 1;15 p. m. the Fl/ffNHC£S McManus visiting their sonsMn-law and intermediate grades will speak. daughters, Mr. and Mrs. R. The contests are sponsored by Shell Service Wiebc and Mr. and Mrs. J. the Parent-Teacher Association Made in the Canadian west Ortmann. and include students from all YOUR NEAREST AIRCO DEALER Mrs. Graham Shove returned grades, competing in three home Sunday after spending sections, the past three months with Tier At 2:15 p. m. the primary W.C. CARLSON son-in-law and daughter, grades will speak. Both these Lieut. -Commander R. E. Stone, Thursday activities will be SHEET METAL LTD. Complete Automotive R. C. N. and Mrs. Stone, Hali- staged in the new secondary Repairs & Service fax. En route home Mrs. Shove school auditorium. 537-2914 PHONE 537-5621 stayed several days with Judge A tour of the school and in- and Mrs. Robert Gammell, spection of classrooms will DISTINGUISHED RESTAURANT, Propane Agency Montreal, and in Toronto with follow the contests. FACILITIES Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gray. Education week is staged in Homelite Chain Saws Mrs. Shove was accompanied order to encourage a wider in- as far as Toronto by her daugh- terest in schools and school pro- ter, Mrs. Stone. Check your Shell Zone blems. or Prestone Antifreeze Mrs. Denis St. Denis and arbour family, West Vancouver, St. Denis' parents, Mr. and H NOW spent last week-end with Mr. Mrs. George St. Denis, St. complete Mary Lake. Miss Cathy Mc- Donald, West Vancouver, was dining ATTENTION also a week-end visitor of the I facilities GULF - ISLANDERS St. Denis'. DANGEROUS TREE TOPPING Special guests at the Salt ouse Spring Island Lions Club dinner H By the Hour or Contract at Harbour House on February INDIVIDUAL PARTIES 23 from NORAD, Colorado CATERED TO A. Williams 245-3457 Ladysmith Springs, were Lieut. -Col. H. J. Davis, U. S. Airforce; Major F. G. Judah, U. S. Army; F/L PHONE FOR RESERVATIONS D. G. Middleton. R. C. A. F. HOME BUILDERS and L. A. C. W. Litener, RCAF DINNER 6. 30 to 7. 30 SUPPLY CENTRE Interesting slides were shown in the Shamrock Room after Saturdays: LUMBER PLYWOOD dinner. Recent guests at Harbour 6. 30 to 8. 00 ELECTRIC HEATING EQUIPMENT House were Mrs. G. B. Agnew and W. Powell, Victoria; J. LUCITE PAINTS Merston, Haney, BiC.;'W. G. HI-LITES OF ISLAND LIFE Scott, Vancouver; D. Mercer, FRIDAY, March 3 - 2 p. m. L. O. D. E. Meeting, United Church MODERN EASY-TO-INSTALL Saturna Island; John Shearing, Hall. FIBRE-GLASS SEPTIC TANKS Cobble Hill; and B. Lorie. Ed- SATURDAY, March 4 - 8 p. m. Lion's Giant Bingo, Fulford Com son, Alberta. munity Hall. .ND FIBRE-GLASS WELL CASINGS SATURDAY. March 4 - 2-4 p. m. Guides and Brownies Spring Tea at Legion Hall. MONDAY, March 6- 8p.m. Branch 92, Royal Canadian Legion GEORGESON March is General Meeting, Legion Hall. WEDNESDAY, March 8 - 8 p. m. Salt Spring Island Garden Club BUILDING SUPPLIES in United Church Hall. Red Cross Month SATURDAY, March 11 - 3 p. m. Walt Disney presents" Big Red" LTD. and 8 p, m. Fulford Hall. in Canada FRIDAY, March 17 - 11 a. m. - 1 p. m. L. A. Coffee Party, G ALIANQ ISLAND - 539-5556 Legion Hall.