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Tenth Year, No 20 GANGES, British Columbia Thursday, May 15, 1969 $4.00 per year. Copy: IOC
SATURDAY'S EVENTS FRIDAY IS HOSPITAL DAY ISLANDS SCHOOL FULFORD IS CAPITAL Friday is Hospital Day. Visitors will be welcomed to Lady Minto Hospital throughout MILL RATE DOWN Fulford will be the capital ble in the field at 1 pm and the the afternoon to see the hospital of Salt Spring Island on Satur- queen will be crowned at 1.30. Taxes are down! day. At 2 pm there will be a baby and to inspect new equipment islands schools has increased and services. School taxes in Gulf Islands from 484 in 1960 to 690 in Annual Fulford Day parade show, followed by children's School District have dropped featuring the May Queen will The open house marks Hos- 1969. races. Bingo and bowling are pital Week. It also coincides about three mills this year. take place on Saturday after- also planned. Queen's Ball will Mill rate is down by 3.2. Development among the is- noon, early. commence at 9 pm in the Ful- with the series of annual meet- lands has parallelled the growth ings of the hospital board. Last year the rate was 30.45; Parade of cars and floats ford Hall. this year it has been set at of school population. In 1950 will lead the May Queen, Ni- 27.25. Average throughout the the net taxable value of the dis- cola Toynbee and her princes- LIONS HEAD ISLAND BOWLERS province is 31.72. trict was $2,781,870. By 1960 ses, Fiona Seward and Patricia Assessments in the district it had quadrupled to $8,559,- Deas, to tie park opposite have risen to $20,699,768, 999. This year it is almost Fulford Hall. There, they will bringing the level down when a three times that figure at be crowned by last year's levy is needed. Budget amounts $20,699,768. queen, Carol Moulton, now to $621,997. Mill rate in 1950 was 9.64. Mrs. Allnut. The Gulf Islands remain one By 1960 it had risen to 15.15, The afternoon will then be of the highest taxed school dis- to be double that level last open to sports events and the tricts in British Columbia, with year. midway. only 6.6% being met by the For the remainder of the province. Ratepayers of the dis- ONE SAYS DO AND week donations for the Fulford trict are taxed to meet the Queen contest will be accepted remaining 93.4%. ONE SAYS DON'T! at Harbour Grocery, in Ganges, Government grant has slowly Patterson's Store at Fulford or been reduced during past years. Opinions of Salt Spring Is- Driftwood. Trustees of the district have landers vary. bitterly cited the decreasing Department of highways re- In past years the queen has provincial help as the substance cently received two separate been selected by the sal e of of government economies. In communications from the is- tickets. Each contestant would 1960 government grant repres- land. sell as many tickets as possible ented 52.4% of the costs. It has "Please eliminate some of in her name. Top seller be- steadily fallen since that time. the road hazards," pleaded the came queen. Highest assistance offered dur- chamber of commerce. This year the pattern was Bob Lawson, Wayne Bradley, ing the past nine years was less " Please leave our roads al- changed. A committee of part- Theresa Rooke, Aage Villadsen than one-tenth of the budget. one," begged the South Salt icipating organizations eariier . See Of and Doris Bradley are seen re- Number of children attending Spring Island Association. in the year decided to have the ceiving their bowling trophy queen selected by her fellow from Leisure Lanes proprietor students at Gulf Islands Secon- Bishops Howard Byron. The Lions team AT GALfANO dary School. The cost of fit- Salt Spring Island bids to be the Prowlers took the award ting out the queen and provid- floating in a see of bishops dur- last Thursday evening. Bever- ing a royal entertainment must ing the next several weeks. ley Sage started out with the DANGERS FIGHT FIRE now be met from donations to control, and the fire nearly out the contest. First to arrive will be top team on tie island, but she The Waggon Wheels Square Bishop de Roo, of the Roman dropped out towards the end. Dance group from Salt Spring "No one seemed to know Catholic diocese of Victoria. Doris Bradley took her place. Island became fire fighters who was camping away up there Schedule of die day's events near the entrance to the Park, starts off at 12.30 pm, with Bishop Remi de Roo will be on last week. the island on Monday, May 19, They were on the spot and but it is a pretty stupid place the assembly of decorated floats , to administer confirmation and saved Montague Marine Park for anyone to walk even, much in the forecourt of the Fulford less camp out," reported Mary Drive-in. to meet members of the island HOSPITAL from what could have been a Catholic churches. nasty fire on Sunday afternoon. Backhand, "and to add to all of At 1 pm the parade will He will attend a parish dinner Fortunately, some of that this stupidity, to make a fire move off to head to the scene in the basement hall of the MEETING group are Galiano Islanders, under these huge magnificent of events, Shaw's Field, oppos- Ganges church on Monday even- and knew where to telephone trees, THEN go away and leave ite the Fulford Hall. ing. Hospital meetings have al- immediately they found a fire it burning!" Children's classes will assem- Second to be here will be ready started among the islands burning away up in the woods, Fire Chief Dave Laughlin Bishop H. Hives, of the Angli- First trip was on Wednesday right out of the designated area and friends gathered up some can Church, who will preach at and the hospital board was out for campfires. Alfonso Sencio belongings, and waited some St. Mary's, Fulford on June 1, on the high seas again on noticed the fire first, and Ger- time for the people to claim Plenty Of to mark the 75th anniversary of Thursday, ry Keeping went to the tele- them, but they were not that church. Salt Spring Island is the last phone to summon the fire en- claimed by early this week. Plans of Bishop J.O. Anderson island to be visited. Hospital gine. It was neither of the groups Fish Left to make his first visit to die An- meeting will take place here Meanwhile, David Weather- of Boy Scouts, or Girl Guides glican churches of Salt Spring Is- on Friday evening in Mahon ell, who brought some of the who were also in the campsite There are plenty of other land have been postponed. group over there in his new for the week-end. fish in the sea... and in the Hall. New Bishop of British Columbia Election of board members troller, "Tralee", rowed out to lakes. is sick at Winnipeg. his boat and got some buckets, MADE WELCOME and the presentation of the an- and the square dancers became Two bass have left St. Mary nual report are the main busi- firefighters, caller Bert Barber To honor and welcome Mr. Lake for good. They were MAYNE FIREMEN ness of the annual meetings. Baking command of the situa- and Mrs. Richard Toynbee and caught by a Victoria fisherman. This year has brought a special tion. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Marr, of Len Wyler during the week-end Big event of the season for the resolution to transfer the cloak Mouat's Trading Company, a volunteer firemen at Mayne Isl. of authority from the Gulf Is- By the time the fire engine, and will be the Spring Dance on followed by about half of the cocktail party was enjoyed The big lake fish weighed lands Hospital District to the Islanders, some to fight fire, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. 3 Ibs., 3 ozs. and the little Friday evening. Regional Hospital District. Laurie Mouat, Churchill Road one was 1 Ib. 4 ozs. Dancing starts at 9.30. some to look, got there, the square dancers had all under on Wednesday, May 7th. TISDALLE BRINGS BLACKTOP TO DUSTY GALIANO New" program of blacktop- Knudson, Mrs. G. Snell, Mrs. committee chairman Mrs. Ches Social chairman Bill Stafforc on Vancouver Island. ping Galiano roads was announ- Peter Darling, Mrs. D. Walton, Williams reports 66 members said that activities have not Mr. Riddell said that Joe ced by John Tisdalle, M. L. A., also Mrs. K. Benger, Mrs. S. so far this year. been finalized for the year as needs no introduction on Gali- at the Chamber .of Commerce Rustad, flower arrangements by Health and welfare chairmar yet, and mentioned that due to ano, he is well-known on all last week. Mrs. M. Robinson. Steve Riddell reported a stretch- business, Jim Deas, chairman of the Island, and mentioned The chamber held their The blessing was said by C. er is now at the post office, anc for the South End, was unable that he is a retired contractor, dinner in the Galiano Hall on Morshead, and the toast to the available 24 hours a day. He to attend. and past president of Duncan Wednesday, May 7, with a Queen by Mel. Spouse. voiced concern over the pollu- Reports were also heard from Chamber of Commerce. crowd of ma e man 80 people The impressive installation tion problem, and said that we roads chairman Bill Beach, and Mr. Garner then gave a most attending. of officers for the coming year should have regular checks on C.E. Morshead, Parks chair- informative talk on the Van- The dinner was catered by was heard by E. C. Ketcham, the Islands of pollution. man Glen Stahl, and transpor- couver Island Chamber activi- Galiano Club members, chief making Fred Robson president, Publicity chairman Mrs. Jes- tation chairman Chuck Webb. ties. He congratulated the new cook was president Tom Caro- and Steve Riddell the vice-pre- sie Bellhouse reported that a lot President Robson then asked president of the Galiano Cham- lan, ably assisted by many of sident. of our new brochures on hand, Mr. Riddell to introduce Joseph ber and he reported that J. W. his committee, including: Brief reports of committees and many already sent out to Garner, the president of Asso- Mrs. F. Robson, Mrs. Hank were then read. Membership various travel bureaux. ciated Chambers of Commerce (Turn to Page Four) Page Two Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Thursday/May 15, 1969
HE TRIED AND TRIED GARDENERS TO BUT NEVER A SALMON SPEAKER IS PLANNER SEE GARDENS FERNWOOD IN FULL COLOUR Peter Bingham is always hav- By JESSIE SAYER Mr. and Mrs. N. Petapiece ing troubles. whereby such control might be By GREENTHUMB Last week he went out for Chairman of the Capital have as their guests Mrs. N. Region Planning Board will be exerted. Mrs. W.J. Seymour, well Martin and daughter Jennifer all salmon, like he always does, Chamber dinner meeting known on the Island for her but he just couldn't hook on to the guest speaker at the annual the way from Sydney, Australia. dinner of Salt Spring Island will be in the Golf and Country beautiful photography in col- They are on a world tour and a salmon. Chamber of Commerce next Club at 6.30 pm on Friday, oured slides, will show us a First thing he hooked into May 23. stopped to visit with their cousin was a cod. Mind you, to any week. series of pictures of flowers and Mr. Petapiece. other fisherman it would have On Friday evening, May 23, scenery, gleaned from her Mr. Clarke of North Van- been a fish-mine. Weighed 42 Alderman Ian Stewart, of Vic- PENSIONERS many trips across Canada and couver and Mr. Lynch, of Vic- toria, will outline the functions the United States. pounds and the Binghams are ENTERTAIN toria, spent an enjoyable week- drooling over parsley sauce now of his board and the reasons for This will be at the next end at their summer cottages on Once he brought that cod intc its inception. PENSIONERS meeting of the Garden Club, on Westcott Road. the boat he went on happily The planning board covers Wednesday, May 21 at 8 pm at Four of our island friends looking for the elusive salmon. the municipalities of southern Bus load of pensioners ar- United Church Hall. have left on charter tours of the Next thing that took his line Vancouver Island and part of rived on Saturday from the We will also have some short British Isles and will visit was a sea bass. Weighed three the unorganized territory arounc mainland. They were from reports on our recent Floral many cities before coming Greater Victoria. Hemlock Branch, No. 57, Display and Tea, including pounds. comments made by the Judges home in late June. Cod is good eating, he ag- If the planning board should Vancouver, Old Age Pension- Mr. and Mrs. Reg Taylor re- be later brought into the range ers' Organization. in awarding prizes for the vari- reed. Sea Bass is a nice fish, ous entries. Visitors are w el- turned on Monday from almost he agreed. But the salmon just of the Capital District Regfon, Visitors were met by Arch- a month of motoring in the then it would also serve the is- deacon G.H. Holmes, presid- come, as always. weren't biting. ent of the Salt Spring branch. United States. lands. They spent a few days Planning has not yet been in- The visitors lunched at IF YOU ARE INTERESTED Ship's Anchor Inn and then GOLFERS ARE visiting their daughter Mary stituted on any of the Gulf Is- and Mr. Taylor's sister in lands. There has been some went on tothe church hall of IN BUYING PROPERTY St. George's, where Mrs. E. OUT IN FORCE Auburn, who accompanied then: suggestion that lot sizes should to Phoenix, Ariz., the Grand be controlled in order to avoid Barber welcomed them on be- Two-ball mixed foursome Watch our half of the branch. Canyon and the Utah Salt Flats. marine pollution by sewage, was played on the Salt Spring They came home via the Window but no proposal has been offered The mainland group Island Golf course Saturday brought its own instruments afternoon, May 10, with a re- Olympic Peninsula and ferry to For Bargains 5BE3BG3M3B5JBE3BOBHH5HQH5 and entertained islanders with cord turn-out of 57 members Victoria then spent a few days Gladiolus Bulbs & at Maple Bay visiting their son, old songs and all joined in the taking part. John and family. CAM BASTED Bedding Plants singing. Winners of the match were Their trip was most enjoy- Mr. Cranswick entertaineti Alec McManus and Miss Cathie able with good weather and AGENCIES LT GULF ISLAND! with jokes and a monologue Cairns. Other prizes were the good driving conditions. of " Our Albert". drive closest to the hole on Mr. and Mrs. J. Frankish, Box 353,Ganges. FLORISTS Mr. Reid, president of the 537-5751 No. 2 green for the ladies won of Crescent Beach, B. C., are 537 - 5363 Hemlock Branch, presented by Mrs. Muriel Stacey and the enjoying a week's holiday with Dr. Holmes to his members. longest drive on No. 7 for the Mrs. A. Thompson. Dr. Holmes was not present men, won by Andy Andrews. when the visitors first came Following golf cocktails and ATTEND THE to the hall. He was at the a buffet supper were enjoyed by GEI RREAPY £ssd TOYOTA funeral service for Jesse Byron. 86 members in the club house. MAY DAY PARADE Sales & Service The island ladies were in FOR the kitchen and provided tea il Daykin in Duncan and Rex and coffee to the visitors be- Daykin in Ganges. CORRAL A fore they left for the ferry to SlUIMMER COROLLA FULFORD There are seven grandchild- the strains of Auld Lang Syne. ren. By BEA HAMILTON The funeral will be held at BABIES TO HAVE Our sympathy goes to the Sand's Funeral Home in Vic- THEIR OWN PARTY Daykin family this week as we toria on Thursday at 1 pm. ISLAND GARAGE hear the sad news of the pas- COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE AT PENDER ISLAND sing of Cora, (Mrs. Art John- GANGES 537-2911 The regular monthly meet- son) (nee Daykin) on Monday ir SPECIALISTS ing of the Pender Island Wom- Victoria. en s Institute was held on May Cora grew up on the island EUROPEAN CARS & 7, in Port Washington Hall and there will be many warm VOLKSWAGENS This was a business meeting memories of her on Salt Spring ISLAND WELL and reports were read 'on the Island for she attended school Tune - ups flower show and the South here and joined in many of the All work guaranteed Vancouver Island Women's In- past activities. Wrecker always on hand DRILLING stitute annual meeting at Lake WATER WELLS Hill Hall on April 11. She has lived in Victoria dur Norm & Larry ing her married life ai A leaves 'New Modern Equipment This latter was attended by S.S.AUTO WRECKERSLTD 'Owner Operated Mrs. 1I.G. Scott, Mrs. P.II. a daughter, Sonia, in Victoria, *Frce Estimates Grimmer, and Miss Marion a son, Kenneth at Saturna Is- Stewart Rd. land; one sister Helen Caird, 537 - 5714 Phone Lodyimlth ~ Writ* R.R. 1, Lodyimlth McKechnie as delegate from "Red" Williams Pender Island. in Victoria; two brothers, Cec- 245-2078 Or Grouhel Rd. The party for new babies on LADYSMITH the Island, and the presentation Contact Doug Parsons, R.R.l, Ganges, B.C. of spoons is being arranged for ~'«ra««ra*<««.%w.w»^^ tlie last of May. BINGES PHARMACY^ LUCKY SERVICE WHEN FOR YOU NEED IT BABY & os close os PERSONAL your phone NEEDS & 537-5553 YARD LEY WATCH FOR OUR COSMETICS GROCERIES • MEAT • PRODUCE IN- STORE SPECIALS 537 -5534
S.S.I. CHAMBER of COMMERCE ANNUAL DINNER S.S.I. GOLF CLUB Tickets $3.25 per person SMORGASBORD FRIDAY MAY 23 SPEAKER: VICTORIA ALDERMAN IAN STEWART, Tickets at: Chairman,Capital Region Planning Board RECEPTION -6.30pm Ganges Pharmacy - Driftwood DINNER -7.00pm SUPPORT YOUR CHAMBER Salt Spring Lands - Mouat Bros Thursday/May 15, 1969 Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Page Three MOURNERS AT SUCCESS DESPITE WEATHER FUNERAL SERVICE On Salt Spring Island last ALEC'S MEA537-2141T MARKET week to attend the funeral of the late W.N. McDermott were BULK WIENERS 47db The Fender Island Women's Mona Froitzheim. his grandchildren Mr. and Mrs. Institute Spring Flower Show Garden in a Plate: Eileen Gary Lindskog and Miss Wendy COTTAGE ROLLS 85 Sun-deck - studio loft - swimming pool - greenhousM1 ^- \*-l II t\^ \J -J^e WATER TAX I On 1.03 acres, nicely landscaped. Full Price $29,500 MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Hal Shopland 537-5443 Ellen Bennett CHARTE* R Gil Humphreys 537-2120 Pat Lee SERVICE BOX 69, GANGES Jim Spencer 537-2154 Jean Lockwoocl PHONE: 537 - 5515 CALL SALT SPRING INSURANCE AGENCIES Mike Stace* y FIRE - AUTOMOBILE-LI ABILITY-MARINE-LIFE etc 537-549O 537-5515 Days FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS Evenings 537-2142 Page Six Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Thursday, May 15, 1969 JESSE BYRON in southeastern Saskatchewan. He farmed there for the summei months and moved to northern GALIANO DEATH OF VETERAN Manitoba and Ontario to work in the woods for the winters. By MARY BACKLUND twenty years, when the Earners Memorial service was held Mr. Byron was born in Lan- Mr. and Mrs. Elvet Bowen, were in England during World in St. Mark's Church on Satur- cashire, England in 1884. At the outbreak of World War I, in 1914, he enlisted of Upminster, Essex, England, War II. They are enjoying a day for Jesse Byron, who died He came to Canada in 1904 pleasant holiday, and a grand here on Monday, May 5. with the Canadian Horse Regi- came over for a visit to Dr. and homesteaded at Stockholm ment, 10th Mounted Rifles, and Mrs. H.D. Earner, whom re-union with good friends. and went overseas. they have notasen for the past Another member of the Transferring to the Royal Georgeson clan is building a Canadian Engineers, he took wife and five sons to Salt Spring house on Montague Harbour, WE ROOF THE ISLANDS Island, where he purchased an- she is Mrs. Frank Neale, of 11 types of Shingles,Shakes,Siding & Insulation part in such battles as Ypres, Vancouver, who, with her hus- OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE The Only Vimy Ridge, Paschendaele, other farm from the late Gavin and the Somme. C. Mouat. Mr. Byron always band will spend the next two NO DOWN PAYMENT Approved evinced a warm regard for Mr. weeks beginning their summer FREE ESTIMATES Applicators At the close of the war he re- home. Mrs. Neale is the eldest turned to England and was mar- Mouat. PHONE GANGES For Here he farmed for the next daughter of the late Captain A GUARANTEE Sidney ried to his one-time school Eddie Georgeson, well-known mate, Elizabeth Davies, who 25 years, until being confined WITH Duroid to a wheelchair. on all of the Coast for many EVERY JOB 537-2871 Products was then a member of the Brit- years. Her many relatives on ish WAAC. Despite his disability he maintained his interest in his the Island are really happy to THE ISLAND ROOFING Shortly after, Mr. and Mrs. arden and fruit trees of which see this couple building for Byron returned to Stockholm f e was so fond. future holidays among us. & INSULATION CO LTD and farmed for the next 16 An ardent reader, Mr. Byron Two groups of Boy Scouts years. In 1934 he came with his was known by his many friends spent the week-end in Monta- for his vast knowledge of history gue Marine Park, one of then literature and world affairs. the 6th. South.Surrey Sea He is survived by his wife, Scouts, under scoutmaster Rob- Mrs. Elizabeth Byron, four sons ert Bond, assisted by leaders READY- Val Laisen and Carter Waite. and 23 grandchildren. Cremation followed private They had a most enjoyable funeral services. Goodman's time, identifying the many Funeral Home was in charge of wild flowers and plants and MIX arrangements. trees around the park. CONCRETE ST. MARY'S GRAVEL TOP-SOIL EXCAVATION AND 75 YEARS By BEA HAMILTON The members of St. Mary's either sit in the pews or stroll $1.00 per yard Guild met at the Sunday School out in the sunshine (providing PREMIUM FOR room last week to arrange for that Old Sol looks favourably two important events coming upon the doings) and enjoy a Saturday a.m. up in the records of the Church. sort of light snack luncheon — The first is one June 1, It isn't often a Church can DELIVERY when a morning service will be celebrate and St. Mary's con- held at 10.30 with Bishop Harry gregation will be happy to wel- E. Hives as a special guest come the other Church members speaker. This is a service that on that bright and cheery morn- ARMOUR & SAUNDERS LTD. will be marking the 75th an- ing. niversary of St. Mary's and it is You don't get a cuppa after Division of Doman Industries Ltd. DUNCAN hoped that all other denomina- services very often do you? Free Estimates 746-7125 - Nights 746-5666 tions will forego their own ser- Well, you will that Sunday, vices that morning and join in June 1 if you come to St. the celebrations (there will be Mary's. an 8.30 Holy Communion ser- Then on June 3, at the vice at St. Mark's that morn- home of Mr. and Mrs. Art ing so any wishing to attend, Hepburn, there will the real can do so before coming to Ful- anniversary of the opening of WISE ISLAND ford to help St. Mary's cele- St. Mary's — this will take brate an important date.) the form of a silver tea with MARINE SUB-DIVISION After the service comes a stalls, and things for you to nice part —-coffee, tea and buy. 35 ACRES-48 LOTS sandwiches will be offered to June 3 was the date in 1894 A jewel In the Gulf Islands is now available for your selection of one or more lots for the congregation — they can when the late Bishop Perrin an Island home, summer or year 'round or a cruising base. and the Rev. E. F. Wilson op- OPEN ened St. Mary's Church. Horses and buggies or wagons, were MONDAY lined up along the fences by TO the Church. There was no church bell — no bell tower SATURDAY even, but it was a Church for a* that — and since that day, there has been a lot of Christ- ening, marrying, blessing, Rainbow confirming, and burying people who came and went, and there's like to be a lot more as Beauty Shop the years roll on — so do LOCATION — Between Saltsprmg Island and Galiano Island. come and help us celebrate — 537-2010 this is quite a date for the 1 Vz miles north of Montague Harbour. Church people. 48 LOTS - Priced from $5900 - $8500 ( 10% Down ) All lots are a minimum of 15,000 sq ft.7 all have waterfront and road. BUILD BETTER CLIMATE - - Mild. Located in the "Sunshine belt." Cool sum- mers, mild winters. WITH BUTLER BROS. SEASIDE PLAYGROUND — Sheltered coves, beaches, clams, Top Lines Building Supplies of All Types oysters, fishing, virgin timber, sunshine and water to all lots. Gravel - Ready Mix Cement - Top Service Masonry Supplies, Bricks & Blocks ACCESSIBLE — by private boat, water Taxi from B.C. Ferries, Exotic & Fir Plywood, Molding or by chartered plane. Lot No. 22 has moorage. Top Facilities MAKE UP A PARTY TO INVESTIGATE THESE BEAUTIFUL MARINE LOTS WHILE AND A COMPLETE LINE OF HARDWARE A WIDE CHOICE IS AVAILABLE. For your own summer retreat—Investment in the future. ADMIRAL APPLIANCES FREEZERS - RANGES - REFRIGERATORS - Salesman — A. J. Ackerman will DISHWASHERS - STEREOS & T.V.'S be on Wise Island May 17, 18 and 19 Check our prices before buying Reserve early for Air Charter or pickup from Ferries. Phone MU 1-4430 or Rec. Lands Dept. 437-5171 BUTLER BROS. BLOCK BROS. SUPPLIES (DUNCAN) LTD. S3 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo. B C. 823 CANADA AVE. Phone 745-4456 OPEN 6 D'AYS A WEEK, FRIDAY TIL 9.00 PM Thursday,Moy 15, 1969 Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Page Seven ision. Delivery three times a week, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Seven households are McMANUS SHELL MAYNE being served in that area. Down Cherry Tree Bay way plans are SERVICE By ELSIE BROWN Congratulations to Mary being made to have a Group COMPLETE AUTO-REPAIRS & SERVICE A very interested group of Kline's daughter and her hus- Box in the near future. members of the Agricultural band, Mr. and Mrs. Joe. Has- Ganges 537 - 2023 Society met at the hall on Sat- enauer of North Vancouver who ADVERTISING PAYS DIVIDENDS urday afternoon when chrysan- have announced the arrival of GIVE A DRIFTWOOD SUBSCRIPTION themums were made available a bouncing baby boy. to the members and a lecture Mrs. C. Murrell was off is- on the growing of them was gi- land last month when she at- ven by Geoff. Holyhead of Vic- tended a re-union of Mrs. M. toria. F. (Tommy) Steele's family at BRITISH COLUMBIA FERRIES Several varieties and many White Rock and Vancouver. colours were brought over to Since then Mrs. Steele has * Mainland - Gulf Islands * the island by our congenial been visiting Mayne Island mum grower and we are all a guest of Mrs. Murrell and Mary great deal wiser as a result of and also has been visiting on his interesting Blk. some of the other islands, not- VICTORIA DAY WEEKEND A lot of us are sadder since ably Galiano, where she lived the winter played havoc with our precious plants which in- before moving to White Rock. cluded mums and roses as well Mrs. Betty Ross, Fernhill SALT SPRING ISLAND as dahlias. Better luck next Rd., was away last week to year — we hope! Kamloops where she attended Long 1 1 arbour COMMITTEE MEETINGS the School Trustees Association of B.C. Leadership Program. Lv. Tsawwassen Lv. Long Harbour Committee meetings are be- Canadian Inn was the locale ing held all over the place to of the sessions. Mrs. Bill Mor- Fri., May 16th 9:30 am 2:30 pm 7:30 pm Fri. , May 16th 6:30 am 12:30 pm 4;40 pm plan for future events and will son accompanied Betty on the Sat., May 17th Sat. , May 17th be commented on periodically. trip. Marguerite spent some Sun., May 18th 12:30 pm 10:30 pm Sun. , May 18th 9:30 am 4:40 pm Events are as follows: time in Vancouver before re- Mon. , May 19th 9:30 am 2:30 pm 10:30 pm Mon. , May 19th 6:30 am 12:30 pm 4;40 pm Friday, May 16th. Mayne turning to the island. Island Volunteer Fire Depart- Visiting the Bill Morsons, GALIANO ISLAND ment: Annual Spring Dance. Cherry Tree Bay, this week are 9.30 pm - 2 am. Bill Lovatt their grand-daughter, Josanne Sturdies Bay Combo. Refreshments. Agri- and her husband Michael Jones cultural Hall. Adm. $2.50 of Edmonton. Enjoying our Lv. Tsawwassen Lv. Sturdies Bay Saturday, May 17th. An- Beautiful B.C. weather we are nual General Meeting, Im- having at present. Fri., May 16th 9:30 am 2:30 pm *7:30 pm Fri., May 16th 8:10 am 0:15 pm provement District. At the hall Harold and Hilda Reid were '(Vehicle reservations 6 pm) Sat., May 17th 8:10 am 0:15 pm 2 pm. Election of two trustees. entertaining their friends from Sat., May 17tli 9:30 am 2:30 pm 7:30 pm Sun., May 18th 11:10 am 9:30 pm Sunday, June 29th. Fun- White Rock, Mr. and Mrs. Al Sun., May 18th 12:30 pm 7:30 pm Walkathon, sponsored by the Turner over the week-end. Mon., May 19th 9:30 am 7:30 pm Mon. May 19th 8:10 am 1:25 pm 9:30 pm Agricultural Society to raise Guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wal- money for the Annual Fair ter Hunt-Sowrey has been Fa- MAYNE ISLAND (August 16th) Chairman is Gor- ther J. Winandy, O.S.B., don Ducklow, Mayne Inn. who plans to become a perm- Village Bay Committees are headed by Mrs. anent resident on Mayne Is- Grace Evans, David Bradley. land. He will be located on Lv. Tsawwassen Lv. Village Bay Mrs. Joyce Mitchell, George Gallagher Bay Road. Father Wainborn, Fred Hansen, Wynne Winandy was formerly of the Fri. .May 16th 9:30 am 2:30 pm *7:30 pm Fri., May Kith 7:35 am 5:45 pm Minty and Elsie Brown. congregation of St. John the '(Vehicle reservations 8 pm) Mrs. Jennie Botterill is mov- Baptist, Courtenay, Vancouver Sat., May 17th *9:30 am 2:30 pm 7:30 pm Sat., May 17th 7:35 am 5:45 pm ing! Not off island I am glad tc Island. He was also Abbott of '(Vehicle reservations 11 am) Sun. .May 18th 10:35 am 9:00 pm say. She will be resident at a large Abbey in Belgium. Al- Sun., May 18th 12:30 pm 7:30 pm Mon., May 19th 7:35 am 1:00 pm 9:00 pm " White Gates " Fernhill Rd. so visiting from Courtenay was Mon., May 19th 9:30 am 7:30 pm (Additional 5:35 pm. vehicle reservations) after the end of the month. Father Joseph .Mass will be said every Sunday at 10 am at Miss Jones of Vancouver will be SATURNA ISLAND the new occupant at Mrs. B's the home of Mr. and Mrs. place on Bennett Bay. Wel- Hunt-Sowrey. (Transfer point - Village Bay) come to the island! Anyone wishing to knit A belated welcome also to sweaters for Canadian Aid to Lv. Tsawwassen Lv. Saturna new resident at the Foster home Vietnam Civilians — wool and on Miners Bay. He is "Buzz" directions may be obtained from Fri. .May 16th 9:30 am '7:30 pm Fri. May 16th 6;00 am 4:05 pm Smith of Surrey and understand Mary Kline at the Post Office. '(Vehicle reservations 8 pm) he is Ina Trudgeon's uncle. Ina Further Rural Route news*— Sat., May 17th 9:30 am 7:30 pm Sat., May 17th 6:00 am 4;05 pm has a lovely summer home at Installation of aGroup Box along Sun., May 18th Sun., May 18th Bennett Bay. Maple Drive, Bennett Sub-div- Mon., May 19th Mon., May 19th " LIST OF DONORS TO THE SALT SPRING ISLAND MAY DAY FESTIVAL AT FULFORD HARBOUR PENDER ISLAND The FULFORD HALL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION do a prodigeous amount of work on our MAY DAY FESTIVAL. They Otter Bay are deserving of our support. Lv. Otter Bay The following businesses and citizens have generously conti- Lv. Tsawwassen buted to assure the success of this event. However, another Fri., May 16th 9:30 am 7:30 pm Fri., May 16th 7:10 am 5:20 pm $300.00 is urgently needed. Please bring your donations in to Sat., May 17th *9:30 am 7:30 pm Sat., May 17th Patterson's Store at Fulford, Harbour Grocery or the Driftwood '(Vehicle reservations 8 am) Sun., MaylSth 10:10 am 5:20 pm office in Ganges. There are only 2 days left. Thank you. Sun., MaylSth 12:30 pm 10:30 pm Mon., May 19th 7:10 am 5:20 pm Salt Spring Freight Gulf Islands Jewellers Mon., May 19th 9:30 am 10:30 pm (Additional 8:35 pm, vehicle reservations) Gavin's Toastmaster (Mary &Hilda) Anonymous Miss Betty Drummond Mr. Dennis Seward Mr. Dennis Howard MOTOR VEHICLE RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY Mr. Norman MacKintosh Ship's Anchor Inn Phone ZEnith 6444 Toll Free K. Price Hauling Leisure Lanes (Howard & Mrs. H. Wickman Ellen Byron) BUS CONNECT IONS Mrs. A.N. Porter Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Lee Fri. May 16th Sat. May 17th Roseneath Farms (Mr. & South Salt Spring Island Miss Shaw) Women's Institute Mr. Irl Bradley Lv Vancouver Bus Depot 8:35 A.M. 6:25 P.M. Pepsi-Cola and Suncrest Lv Tsawwassen Terminal 9:25 A.M. 7:25 P.M. Mr. Phillipe Marcoux Drinks Quesnel's Laundromat Arbutus Motel (Hal Van Sunday May 18th Mr. and Mrs. F. Pantony Dack) Mr. Rex Daykin North Vesuvius Holdings Nan's Coffee Shop Lv Vancouver Bus Depot 11:35 A.M. 6:25 P.M. ft:00 P.M. Gavin Reynolds Lv Tsawwassen Terminal 12:25 P.M. 7:25 P.M. 10:40 P.M. The Griffins and the Ander- Jim Lyon Tomatoes sons Bert Timbers Golden Acres Farm Cedar Beach Resort Monday May 19th Turner's Store Dutch Beauty Salon Salt Spring Lands Ltd. Rotary Club of S.S.I. Lv Vancouver Bus Depot 8:35 A.M. 6:25 P.M. 9:00 P.M. Mouat's Trading Co. Ltd. S.S.I. Chamber of Lv Tsawwassen Terminal 9:25 A.M. 7:25 P.M. 10:40 P.M. Ganges Recreation Centre Commerce The Reef Fish & Chips Ganges Pharmacy Ltd. Ganges Marina (Phil & Harbour Grocery June Knowles) Moulton Plumbing Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Mick Jones This space donated by HARBOUR GROCERY Page Eight Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Thursday, May 15, 1969 INFORMAL MAINLAND CEREMONY WORSHIP APPROVED SPECIAL PURCHASE For the care-free summer wardrobe ISLAND GIRL WEDS The Committee of the Angli- By CULTUS COULEE The church was decorated 100% ARNEL PRINTED CREPES can parish of Salt Spring gave It was a gathering 'of the by Syb Conery, Jennifer Axtens 45" wide, drip dry, crease resistant, in a large range of colors approval last week to continuing friends of her childhood, and Hope Irving Jennens and Mary and patterns. J 9 49 Yd the experiment of informal wor- friends made throughout the Crane Roddick, with prize PERSONAL SHOPPING SERVICE ship Sunday evenings. Designed west during work with the Save Teece tulips, Herb Spalding's Write or pnone your order to us and we will gladly forward with the young in mind this is a the Children and Oxfam, that precious dogwood, Hope's ja- your purchase by return mail, C.O.D. 1OO OOI1 friendly gathering with discus- crowded into the Church of the ponica, and gifts from other sion in a setting of bright music Good Shepherd on Saturday, gardens. 1218 BROAD ST. VICTORIA (Between Yates & View) and pertinent prayer. The rec- May 3, at one o'clock for the As the bride entered the tor is looking for a guitarist to wedding of Sybil Conery, Van- church, Mrs. Ruby Hatcher assist the singing, and would couver, and Bill Willson, Se- played " Praise my soul, the A.A.A. \** • r\ • r\ * welcome suggestions. Informal attle and Glendale, California. King of heaven"; during the clothes make this an ideal way signing of the register, "Lord The guest-laden ferry, an ofall hopefulness, Lord of all for holiday makers to end a hour late, gave people a RESORT - MOTEL Sunday. joy"; and "All things bright anc chance to wander through the beautiful" as the Willsons, HEATED POOL OPEN TO PUBLIC The parish had already in- glade of fks in which the little Leah and Claude Conery, Jen- vited Dr. H.E. Hives, retired Drown church nestles, bask on nifer Axtens and Vernon Rod- Adults ... $]000 9 _ r_m bishop of Keewatin, to be benches in the sun, and rem- dick, stepped out into the sun- Teens ... .75ci preacher on June 1st, marking inisce. shine. Children . ,50$ 6 - 9pm the 75th anniversary of St. The Claude Conerys came Bedwell Harbour Lodge Mary's Church, Fulford, and to South Fender in 1930, and i1 North End Rd. Ganges 537 - 2205 glowed with Japanese plum Mrs. Hives to open the anniv- was Claude who helped choose blossoms and boughs of apple ersary tea on the 3rd at the a site for the church, in 1937. buds, while 130 guests glowed Hepburn home. Gerlad Parkyn drew up the with goodwill and champagne. The well-known radio per- plans; with Jack Bridge, helpec Gerry Parkyn toasted the sonality, Jack Webster, of put up the building, and bride. Mr. Roddick read a few CKNW, has promised to open was organist. of the dozens of wires that flut- the parish Garden Fete on July The opening service was tered in from Lucerne, London, 30th. given by the Rev. Robert D. Lima, and all parts of the The exterior of St. Mark's Porter of Mayne Island, on world. From Henry and Kay Church is to be painted this May 1, 1938. DEFINITELY Fletcher, Toronto head of summer. The first wedding was on Oxfam; Jim, June and Lahra SALT SPRINGS September 24th, 1938, betweer Pearson, Vancouver; and other INJURED LOGGER Betty, daughter of Mrs. F.X. FINE VIEW Oxfamous Oxfamilies. MAKING PROGRESS Hodgson, who ran the Bedwell Eastern guests were ground- Property store, and Cyril Andrews. ed by the Air Canada strike. s N Rennie Weatherell, Galiano The second, was on Decem- T Progressively Planned o Dr. Theo Binder of Pucallpa, r logger who waS injured in the ber 8, 1943, between Kathleen, Peru, founder of the Albert M woods last week is making pro- daughter of Grace and Herbert Schweitzer hospital in the Am- t gress. Teece, of the Valley Farm, a North Vesuvius Holdings Ltd. azon River basin, had to reverse r h Mr. Weatherell was crushed and William Laird; and the last his journey and go to Toronto featuring when a tree fell during his was May 3rd, 1947, at 2 pm to step out in the Miles for y E logging operations at North when Dr. Harold J. King, Prestige Homes Landscaping Millions Walk. n Galiano. He was taken to married Loretta Bower and John Meanwhile, back on the L d Lady Minto Hospital immediat- a Location Herbert Teece. farm, Herbert Spalding, who ely and later transferred to "And out of 27 grandchil- was to be best man, spent the k Sec us at the subdivision for information R Victoria. dren," says Mr. Teece, "only festivities at Little Bay, mown e On Homes, Lots. P.O.Iiox 71, Ganges d He is still in the intensive John has provided another down by flu.j 537 -_2991 care unit in St. Joseph's Hos- Teece — Wayne!" Helen, Stan and Kathie EFFICIENT SERVICE pital, but is now taking solid Now the Rev. John Danger- Lettner watched over the guests, food. field had come from Saturna's who enjoyed clam chowder St. Christopher Church, with (with Spalding clams); salmon, his wife Elsie, in Lorraine (Kathie had barbecued 4 12-16 Campbell's launch, to perform Ib. springs); and other goodies; the fourth marriage. and visitors overflowed onto the sunny verandahs for long- YOUNGSTERS TO time-no-see reunions, after 20 and 30 years. Calling DELVE IN Helping with tea and coffee, A Delve-In, under the lead- were Win Spalding, Mrs. Ruby ership of Miss Norma Douglas is Hatcher, Miss Hilda Howe and to be held at the Hall, Port Mona Martyn Noble. Washington, June 7-8. During the afternoon, the This is being sponsored by children swam in the Lodge the Historical Association. pool. The children are spending The Willsons are staying at allltoitish much time and energy on col- Little Splash, Syb's cottage on lections of rocks, shells, etc., Plumper Sound, looking across and drawings of ships which at Prairie Hill on Saturna and sailed around the Islands in down to Washington, and Mt. past years. Baker, who watches over all A short pageant will also be Gulf Islanders. And when they performed. Everyone is invited move to their house on the Columbians! to attend; admission will be shores of Puget Sound, he'll 250 for adults; children free. still be there to bless them. From the towering grandeur of the Rockies to the sandy beaches of the coast. From the charming SHOP at HOME and SAVE Okanagan Valley to the sprawling Peace River country. From the vast forest reaches along Highway 16 to the gardens of Victoria. Your home province offers endless opportunities for enjoyable holiday travel. Heed the call of British FOR THE Columbia this year. FINEST RE-UPHOLSTERING Like Factory Finished "B.Cee-ing is Believing" DRAPES • CARPETING ... GOVERNMENT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Including the DEPARTMENT OF TRAVEL INDUSTRY Famous & Convenient Hon. W. K. Kiernan, Minister INDOOR - OUTDOOR CARPETING Phone: Mrs E.MOORE R, B. Worley, Deputy Minister Convenient Terms Available 537-5431 YOU'LL GET.FAST ACTION & 9 5dail FABULOUS SAVINGS OR ' - y John de Haan 745-45/4 Allenby Rd. Duncan Next to the Bottle Exchange Thursday,Mayl5, 1969 Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Page Nine Let us help you build a new home $5000 SECOND MORTGAGE ...OR AN OUTRIGHT LOAN HOME ACQUISITION GRANT OF $1000 FULLY INSURED WITHOUT EXTRA CHARGE A $1000 Home Acquisition Grant is available as an alternative to the Second Mortgage Loan and may be used for building or purchase of a new home started on or after February 9, 1968. A Second Mortgage Loan to a maximum of $5000 with interest lower than Federal N.H.A. first mortgage loans, is now avail- 1. You must be the first occupant of the home for which appli- able for construction of a new home. cation is made. TO QUALIFY: 2. You must have lived in British Columbia for 12 months im- mediately preceding the date of purchase or the date of 1. You must be the first occupant of the home. completion of construction of your new home. 2. You must have lived in British Columbia for 12 months im- 3. Previously received Home-owner Grants will be deducted mediately preceding the date of purchase or the date of from the $1000 grant completion of construction of the home. Providing payments are made promptly as required, 10% (up Complete and send the following coupon if you wish further to a yearly maximum of $50.00) will be refunded to you thus information. reducing the effective interest rate. For e.g. this would mean • , On a $5000, 25-year loan, the effective interest now would Provincial Administrator, Home-owner Assistance, 1 be7 /2%. Room 126, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, British Columbia Please send me full information with regard to the G SECOND MORTGAGE G HOME ACQUISITION GRANT THE GOVERNMENT OF THE as I have indicated. PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Name DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Address HON. W. A. C. BENNETT, P.C., Premier and Minister of Finance G. S. BRYSON, Deputy Minister of Finance .J Page Ten Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Thursday,May 15, 1969 BUSINESS DIRECTORY HANDY GUIDE TO LOCAL SERVICES A NAME IN A FLASH Gulf Plumbing FOR NELS DEGNEN SHEFFIELD LoFortune & Jang ALL YOUR BUILDING Bulldozing RADIO - TV & Heating NEEDS Fulford Harbour LAND CLEARING Construction Fred Luddington CALL ZENITH-RCA-VICTOR EXCAVATING SALES & SERVICE •HOMES 'ADDITION! Free Estimates •RENOVATIONS 'CABINETS Cruickshqnk ROAD BUILDING etc. Color & B/W-T.V.'s CYCLOS OIL BURNERS Construction Guaranteed Service Steve Eddy McPhillips Ave.Ganges P.O.BOX 63,GANGES ToaiiofSALT SPRING ISLj 537 - 5345 537 - 548; L.G.Cruickshank 537 - 5628 Box 507,Ganges 537-5314 G.D.Cruickshank 537 - 2950 Phone: 537 - 2930 call; 537 - 5693 SALT SPRING VICTORIA CHICKEN DELIGHT SOIL REPAIRS Over 700 stores ON FREIGHT PAVING CO, 807 Fort St. Ph388-5161 or 62 'ERCOLATION SERVICE LTD. We Specialize In For - LARGE GROUPS OUTBOARDS PARTIES TESTS & LAWN MOWER ? MOVING ? * DRIVEWAYS LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE WEDDINGS BANQUETS * * * ENGINES Information:537 - 2031 *TENNIS COURTS HELP YOU ON Jim Mollison, Ganges or *PARKING LOTS Phone -Frank Schwaqly House Building — Plumbing 383 - 7331 Victoria 537-2811 Free Estimates Phone: 537-2031 ADVICE & SERVICE SEPTIC TANKS! PHONErA.MAKI 537-2576 AageVilladsen SIGNS NORTHWESTERN SUPPLIED & INSTALLED :&Holden BUILDING CREAMERY ****** * TRUCK LETTERING CUSTOM CONTRACTOR PRODUCTS DITCHING & LOADINd * DRAPERIES * Quality Homes * SHOW CARDS Delivery Twice Weekly CARPETS Renovations - Additions J.H. FLOOR COVERINGS Cabinets Art Simons Contact: FREE ESTIMATES Fulford Harbour G.M. HEINEKEY HARKEMA Phone: 246 - 9752 collect Trans Canada Hwy Ganges 537-5412 537 - 2370 Phone: 537 - 5732 CALL 537-2963 P.O. Box 488,Chemainus WJ. Mollison S.WAWRYK MAYNE Screened &. Washed Gravel SAWMILL G.I. WINDOW ^.Gypsum Road Gravel & Gravel Fill BULLDOZING Flush Coat Driveways BUY DIRECT & SAVE DPI/ Uhlll SYSTEMS Grading -BACKFILLING-etc. Lumber all sizes CLEANERS Agent for Victoria Paving uiy-ndll LTD. T & G Cedar Decking *WINDOWS DRYWALL SPECIALISTS Phone: 537 -2031 Box 131 537 - 2301 *FLOORS * Mechanical Taping Box 73, Ganges Ganges IEvenings 539-264O *CARPETS * Filling * Textured Ceilings BROWN'S *WALLS SALES .. SERVICE * Insulation TRACTOR *G UTTERS SEPTIC TANK ADMIRAL OUR BEST FRIEND & SEWER ROOTER 1 SERVICE COMPLETE FLOOR IS A * PHILCO (FORD) BRUSH CUTTING MAINTENANCE SATISFIED CUSTOMER Color-Black & White POST HOLE DIGGING Rugs Cleaned In Our Plant SERVICE Service to all makes Or In Your Home FOR FREE ESTIMATES Ernie Booth Antennas Installed PLASTIC PIPE LAYING FREE PICK UP & DELIVERY Please Call Plumbing & Heating DICK'SRADIO&TV PLOWING & DISCING Phone: 537 - 5712 537 - 2943 RON CUNNINGHAM 537 - 5310 537-5417 112-748-8822 PAINTING W.BANGERT BEAVER PT. Lapham &Lewis Interior &. Exterior SAWMILL JOE'S CHIMNEY CLEANING Construction ELECTRIC Ltd SERVICE Rough Lumber •ELECTRIC CONTRACTING EXCAVATING •HOMES 'APPLIANCES & REPAIRS Gutters Cleaned & Repaired •CABINET WORK All sizes Roofing •REMODELLING •HAVE OWN FAST BOAT BACK FILLING •COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS' Special Orders Cut W.G.MOSSOP 2354 Beacon Av Sidney 537 - 5643 Phone: 537 - 5692 537-2952 Phone: 656 - 1636 557-5376 CONSTRUCTION Painting GENUINE ST. MARK'S GUILD MOBILE SHOP 9 RAISES $400 AT TEA I Ionic Appliances 'The bland House & LOG HOMES Lawn Mowers Give The Ultimate In & Decorating Warmth & Comfort The All-Parish Primate's Power Saws & Pumps Contractor For All World Relief Fund tea was held Tractors & liulldozers FREE ESTIMATES at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Types of Building TEMMEL & VOLQUARDSEN Welding & Mechanical MELHENDRICKSON G. Heinekey, Gooderich St., C.W. Me Clean Vesuvius Bay, on Wednesday, Repairs 537-2329 May 7. 537 - 2494 537- 2117 537-2280 or write R.R.I GANGES Mrs. M.K. Cunningham, WORLDWIDE MOVING President of St. Mark's Guild, Moving To The Gulf Islands? Esso STOVE OIL SCARFF with Mrs. R.B. Horsefield, re- LET AL PISTELL ceived the many guests. Esso FURNACE OIL SEPTIC TANK Pouring tea during the after- MARINE DOCK DRILLING BLASTING noon were Mrs. G. H. Holmes, MOVE YOU Mrs. Fred Anderson, Mrs. V. Local & Long Distance Moving CLEANERS C. Best, Mrs. Fletcher Bennett 2741 Skeena St.Vancouver.B.C REMEMBER - DIGGING LOADING Mrs. Fred Jackson, Mrs. M.V. Norman G. If your plumbing is plugged Gilpin, Mrs. H.T. Minchin 437-3756 And you can't use it - and Mrs. H. Jeffries, assisted MOUAT "Call the man BULLDOZING by members of St. Mark's W.C. CARLSON Who won't refuse it" Guild who served the guests in *Toilets *CULVERTS a very able manner. IMPERIAL ESSO SALES The ever-popular home SHEET METAL *Sinks *WELL CASINGS bake sale was well organized AGENT *FIBREGLASS SEPTIC and presided over by Mrs. Dor- LTD. *Septic Tanks othy Hook and ladies of St. TANKS OIL HEATING *Drains George's Guild. All Work Guaranteed Approximately $400 was IMPERIAL OIL Phone: raised through the fine efforts SERVICING Box 347, Ganges Valcourt Building Supplies of all the Parish; our grateful 537-2920 thanks to all those who made Res: 537-2914 Off: 537-5621 537 - 5312 537-5531 the tea most successful. Tiursday,May 15, 1969 Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Page Eleven Deadline for Classified - Tuesday Noon Write to DRIFTWOOD, Deadline for News - Monday, 5 pm Box 250, Ganges, B.C. Deadline for Display - Monday/ 5 pm CLASSIFIED ADS or Phone 537-2211 FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE NOTICE COMING EVENTS SALT SPRING LANDS LTD. SEVENTEEN ACRES between VESUVIUS STORE CAR WASH ST. MARY'S CHURCH JIM SPENCER Ganges and the GOLF CLUB. At Esso Garage — Next to park FULFORD We have Acreage, Homes and 1400 ft. WATERFRONT, on NOW OPEN EVERY DAY Saturday, May 17 9-12 am Seventy Fifth Anniversary June 3 Lots listed in nearly every area Sunny side of Canal. HOME, For a small store we certainly Sunday, May 18 1-6 pm on Salt Spring by more than 30 CARPORT, BARN and 99£, $1.49 includes Garden Tea and sale of home carry some unusual varieties— cooking at the home of Mr. & vendors. My sincere wish is to KENNELS. $39,000 down Backscratchers!!, Fans, Trap- interior. be of service to these vendors handles this EXCLUSIVE—'tis pist Monk Wine Jdlies, Whiskej Sponsored by Girls Roller Hockey Mrs. A. Hepburn. and to anyone interested in dis- PRIME PROPERTY! Please Orange Marmalade, Green Team CWLlUNGO FIRDAY~MAY'~16~~ cussing real estate. Call me at phone MARG. JOHNSTON Turtle Soups, Lobster Bisque BRANCH #92 ROYAL CANADIAN 8 pm ^537-5515 or 537-2154 _ Sales Representative: 537-2298 Soups, Incense burners, Can- Church Hall Drake Rd. (residence, any hour!) or write Legion will conduct an STILL TIME TO PLANT~THAT" ned Fresh Air, Idris Shandys ok AUCTION SALE at the end of Refreshments served. Everyone BOX 343, GANGES, B.C. Wm. more. Welcome fruit tree. Also excellent vari- Sinser Realty Ltd. (434-8731) this month. We have space for ety evergreens, ornamentals, 4553 Kingsway, Burnaby, B.C. PRODUCE SPECIALS! more LISTINGS, which must be CLAMBAKE and small trees, etc. Also a 20-J. in by May 31st. Leave listings 1st of the Season special on junipers, wholesale CUCUMBER..... 19 $ at the Hardware Counter in Saturday May 17 Drice. St. Mary Lake Nursery, 30 INCH ELECTRIC RANGE Mouat Bros, or phone J. Lamb, 9 pm - ?? higpRd. 537^5569. __ 19 -_3_ with automatic oven, $30. LETTUCE ...... 19$ 7-5503. 20-1 Inglis wringer washer with Wclbury Point Resort ON CUSHEON LAKE. ONE Adults, $1.50 pump, as new. 537-5624 or OPEN EVERY DAY 10am-7pm A SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL Every Saturday, commencing acre lakefront lot. 141 ft. lake 537-2588. 20-1 meeting at Ganges United Frontage. Phone 537-2248J.9- 1 July 5 1962 VAUXHALL VICTOR~ Church will begin with dessert OCEANFRONTAGE overlooking Sedan. 61,000 miles. $750. and coffee on Friday at 7.30pm BOTTLE DRIVE — SATURDAY NEED ANY CERAMIC TILING GANGES HARBOUR consisting 537-5734. 20-1 ==== May 31. 1st Ganges Sea Scouts 3f THREE ACRES plus a good Floor tiling, wallpapering or WANTED alder Two Bedroom Home with RHUBARB, 100 POUND. painting done? Buitenwerf, Golden Acres, Let Tom do It LISTINGS WANTED AS WE ANNOUNCEMENT "" Attic suitable for expansion. have people who are desirous of EXCLUSIVE at $38,000 Full Rainbow Road. 537-2097 20-1 Phone 537-5344 or write Tom Volquardsen, Box 385, living on our beautiful island. ESTHER NOREN ANNOUNCES Price. Please phone MARG. MAPLE TABLE & 4 CHAIRS," Also oe sure to see us for your the engagement of her daughter, fOHNSTON Sales Representa- $10. Gurney Electric Range, Ganges or leave message at 537-5742 insurance needs. Cam Bastedo Karen, to Mr. David Watson, tive: 537-2298 (residence, 20", $20. Adding Machine, Agencies Ltd. Box 353, Ganges of Victoria. 20-1 any hour!) or write BOX 343, $30. Chime clock, $115. ~FERNWOOD STORE" B_._C. _ 537-5363 GANGES, B.C. Wm. Sinser 537-5468. 20-1 Open Tuesday till Saturday PRIVATE PARTY WOULD LIKE" CARD OF THANKS ~ Realty Ltd. (434-8731) 4553 10 am — 7 pm to buy view lot on Salt Spring