PAGE 10, THE HERALD, Thursday, June 29, 1978 Must Sil - 12x48 2 bedroom mobile home. on a fully serviced, clear tItle lot on Simpson Rd. Thornhill. Open to offers, G. Warnen, Royal Bank, Terrace, B.C., 635-7117 (et) For Sale: 12x68 ATCO Velmont 3 bedroom mobile VEHICLES . Mania HELPFUL HINTS ON HAVING 24’ bus motor home, unit completely rebuilt, new AL A lth motor, tires - has to be seen ca t ‘y jo be appreciated. Phone 635-2692 (5-21) Garden ’ ABOARD THE ‘ENDEAVOUR’ By Ron Gadsby When James Cook, now a home. Set up and skirted in Camper 3975 Edson. 6° lieutenant, was selected to head ivaller court in town. Will Camper, C-W 15,000 BTU the Royal Society's expedition to a icp LUMBIA sell furnished or un- furnace, Phone 638-1121 (sif) Tahiti in 1768, he had some deli- A BICENTENARY SPECIAL FEATURE FROM TOURISM BRITISH CO furnisteg en 635-9046 For Sale: 19728" O.K. Truck HOW HIGH IS niteideasabout the type of vessel io de Janejro. Brazil. the - Camper. Jacks and tie YOUR LAWN 1.0.? he felt was required, ne ron f ‘he “E deavour” For Sate: 12x68 house While the navy had the final Teception far (ne ence use down. Like new condition M Americ: home- : ; in December of that year, was trailer will also consider $2200or best offer. View lot any american in. say on this matter, they listened far from warm and friendly, taking a smaller traller as part payment. Fer further information please phane 635-7878 {c10-1) For Sale: 1968 10x36 Im- perlal trailer. Comes fur- nished and is In good con- dition. Asking price $3,000 phane 635-7860 (c10-9) Trajler for saie: 1974 12x68 3 bedroom furnished trailer, dishwasher, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, chine cabinet ete. No.1 Pine Park phone 635-3245 (cim-Ju 1?) 18 Gassan Sub. Div. or phone 635-3595 (p10-7) For Sale: A leisure craft tent trailer sleeps five has light and storage only phone 635-3142 (p3-22) For Sale: 1 tent trailer phone 635-3831 (p3-22) 14 travel traller 1 year old used only 3 times, 3 way fridge, furnace, 3 burner stove, 2way light In separate toilet, like new condition. - phone 635-9404 (¢10-13) owners may not realize it, but if they keep their lawns mowed low, their lawn 1.9. may nat be very high. Though there are some lawns that benefit from low mowing (bent grasses and Bermuda grasses, for example), reasonably high mowing generally will bene- fit your grass. That's be- cause more green leaf is retained and this is the food-making resource of your grass. Interestingly, it has been found that disease is less severe and weeds fewer in a tall-mowed turf than in a NS to Cook before making their de- cision. Their choice in the end coincided with his wishes. Cook felt a ship similar to the eat-built collier, in which he learned much of his nautical lore, would be ideal. He wanted a vessel with ample curgo space, a shallow draft to enable the party to carry out close-in coastal surveys, and spacious enough to provide room for crew. Unlike many of his contem- poraries, Cook had positive ideas about his men’s health. a century. Tahiti. despite the fact that Brazil was a Portuguese colony and Britain and Partugal had been allies for The viceroy suspected Cook and his expedition of having a nefarious purpose when he tofd him they were on the way to view the transit of Venus from The viceroy probably tapped his forehead with his finger and muttered: “Oh sure.” Only Cook was altowed ashore accompanied by a Por- tiguese officer. He took steps to ensure that fresh rations were plentiful and — sleeping accommodations were — comfortable. While vitamins had not yet been discovered, Cook realized that the dreaded scurvy was less apparent in ships that provided fresh vegetabes and meat. Live animals were carried for butchering aboard and fresh . water supplies were replenished Fresh water and victuals were purchased. ' The botanists were denied permission to land but one re- porl states thal a Joseph Banks, akeen natural historian, slipped ashore before dawn, plucked plants all day, and returned to ‘the ship at night. By Dec. 7, the “Endeavour” was ready to sail. Her course short-clipped one. One of the reasons for this is that the roots below the ground correspond to top growth . above ground. This means that tallersmowed grass will root more deeply and be able to reach-a greater soil mass for moisture and nutrients. What makes a lawn look good? Goad, dense planting, 2 bedroom trailer for sale or The “Endeavour” teaving Whithy Hartaur rent. Fully furnished. Skirted, [oey shack. Set up in Skeena Valley trailer court, Phone after 6 635-6750 {p5-2) REPOSSESSIONS We have a limited number af 12’, 14', and 24‘ wide in ex- cellent condition. For Sale: 92 Okanagan Camper, fully equipped Will accetp some household furniture in good condition as part payment. Phone 635- 2933 (p2-22) There were 94 persons aboard including the scientists, officers and seamen. They had “18 months’ pro- vision, 10 carriage guns,, 12 swivels and a good store of am- munition and stores of all kinds”, states Cook's journal. Madeira wine in substantial quantities. _ The botanists scurried ashore, sketched, collected, and marvel- led. Fhis was to become their routine. On Oct. 25, the “Endeavour” crossed the equator and the Lionel hardtop tent frailer in mint condition. Sleeps 98, C- W turnace, 3 way fridge, closet. Stove, canopy phone PAYMENT 635-3436 (p2-22) Of oeuse, ata thowier, at every opportunity. Cook, with more than75 men, —_ traditional dunkizig of the “first was se for Tierra del Fuego and Purchase includes delivery, py, for sale 16° travel weed elimination and fer- As the journey was tobe long — was also allowed to count two crossers" was held. rh orn, Ou set up and furniture. (On railer for sale View at 51 tilizing are also very impor- and slow, because the stubby — extra hands on his payroll. They There is no record of where a ae ahi hoped approved credit). Eagle (c3-1) tant, to give richer color and collier“Endeavour" was not built were known as “widow's men and when this ceremony was tind ¢ 0 of an stron aren If you quallfy we will fly Vigorous growth. And if in- forspeed,Cookmadearule that and their wages went into the — initiated but it called for the he vie i hoenre ta ad rong i you in at our expense. 1976 Starcraft tent trailer, grass, you should treat peri met little approval: the men’s widow's pension fund. _ dunking of the victims into the at ad been reported by earlier Hurry!- These won't last! stove, fridge, furnace, odically. An effective all- quarters and’ clothing be kept The ship's journals indicate " sea from a yardarm. In fact, they Banks of course, savor: Call our credit manager cigset. Porta potfie, Ilke purpose, insecticide, such as clean. And he insisted that that after the first four days, the | were dunked three times! ; an s wns, ‘ ‘ sor collect at 437-4311 new, phone 635-3241 (p3-1) Spectracide | ean control vinegar be applied to disinfect | seas became quite rough and the It was, however, possible to ‘Mig the | one of new an 2 Tor-Star important lawn pests such the sleeping quarters. scientists aboard had their first avoid this ritual if a forfeit was Yet uncalalogued p ran b € Mobile Homes 67 as chinchbugs, armyworme, Cook's meticulous concern _ bout of seasickness. paid in wine or spirits. The found what he was seeking but 635 Granville ". SERVICES sod inchworms and grubs, for his men was typical of the _ Calmwatersreturnedin a few botanists avoided Neptune by he also paid for it with the tragic Vancouver, B.C. and ean be used in your man. And the result: none ac- days. paying their penance. loss of twoofhismen. V6Z1K7 : . vegetable garden as well. - quired scurvy. In September the “Endeavour” It was, also, below a captain's It was the expedition’s first {c10-4) Does your bulldi need Surprising to many home- The first of his three voyages stopped in Madeira, a Portuguese dignity to be subjected to such tragedy. iM ng ne owners is that the water began from Plymouth on Aug. island off northwest Africa, for _ treatment. So, Cook, too, bought Next: Transit of Venus Ob- exterior painting? Call 635- 60. TENDERS Province of Minisby oF | ty Oetieh Columbia Forests Seated tenders for the following stand tending contract(s} will be recelved by the District Forester, Minjstry..of : Forests, -Prince Rupert,- BsC.;-on the. dates: shown" below. -- 1. Contract ST 1031-10-3 JS Located Ski Hill Area No. 1 Ranger District Terrace Number of hectares 30.93 Viewing date July 7 1978, Jeaving Ranger Station at 9:00 am. NOTE: Viewing of the stand tending site prior to submitting a tender for this contract is mandatory. Deadline for receipt of fenders Is 3:30 p.m. July 13, 1978. ad Tenders must be sub- mitted on the form and In the envelopes supplied which, with particulars, may be obtained from the Forest Ranger(s) Indicated, or from the District Forester, Ministry of Forests, Prince Rupert. B.C. The lowest or any tender 4906 Kermede Friendship Centre. LEave name and phone number for Terry. Free Estimate. (stf) Noticeof Appticatlon 7 for Change of Name ~ NOTICE Is ‘hereby given that an application will be made to the Director of Vital Statistics for a change of name, pursuant to the provisions of the “Change of Name Act,“ by me:- Lewella Mae Watts of Traller No: 14, Parkside Motel and Traller Court in Prince Rupert, in the Province of British Columbia, a5 follows: - To change my name from Lewella Mae. Watts to Loweita Chase. Dated this 27 day of June, 1978, {cl-21) - — = ak needs of a well-kept lawn do not vary greatly from grass species ‘to species, .although certain grasses are more able to endure a ‘prolonged drought than are others. At peak season, any flourishing lawn will need about an inch of water per week either by stored moisture in the soil or by rainfall, if the lawn is to be kept attractive. Actually, keeping your lawn 1.Q. high need not be a burden if you take the time to learn about lawn care and then work with your !awn’s natural needs, rather than against them. : By Mrs, Dan Gerber How can you know the jars of baby food you buy have the fresh quality you expect 26, 1768. fresh water, vegetables and a round of rum for all. served. Sir foseph Banks (1743-1820), James Cook's expedition to observe the transit of Venus in 1769 ran into some difficulty as the “Endeavour" sailed around South America's southern tip. - They reached Tierra ‘del ‘able. his crew’s relations with the natives were remarkably amic- Cook demonstrated tolerance for their customs, and on one occasion, even joined them By Ron Gadsby Fuego on Jan. 11, 1769. The 368-ton “Endeavour”. - only 106 feet long, poked cauliously along the island's _ easterly coast and anchored in ‘the Bay of Success. It was unseasonably cold. Cook went ashore and met some natives, Who were unafraid of the intruders. when they served a baked dog. ‘Cook was indeed a strong man, with a stomach to match! During the Tahiti visit, Banks, the wealthy botanist with an in- satiable curiosity, continued to make a great personal contribu- tion to the expedition. He was untiringly enthusiastic. kept his group's morale high, and TRANSIT OF VENUS OBSERVED will not necessarily be ac- for your child? Banks, the botanist, led his struck a warm empathy with the cepted. When Parente ask me that party of scientists, along with natives. == : (5-1) ae tho best e etek ai foe two of his servants, on an ex- The natives themselves proved eee eee WES ie to goo ploratory: trip inland to search friendly. But they had one weak- INVITATION TO PUBLIC the safety button on the cap. for pl . . they loved al . BID If the circle is concave or cor plant specimens. ness: they loved to steal any thing that was not nailed down. Cook reported that. on one occasion he woke to find they had stolen his ‘socks, which he had kept close to his bed. It became bitterly cold and the artist on his staff, Buchanan, . suffered an epileptic fit. The small party was forced to sleep in the open that night, and, _ depressed, it indicates the vacuum is. intact. If the vacuum is lost for any reason, the safety button on the cap will be raised. Be sure to Bids will be recelved at: 10 FEET HIGH / THANKS TECHNOLOGICAL ADVAMCENERT BY ITT, RADIO AND TELEVISION LINKS Schoo} District No. 48 wat Kenne Street H “THOUS 00 Mies” LEAP check each jar of baby ‘food by morning, Banks’ two servants. But when the natives stole the ¥ "BETWEEN ScvERAL Ces YOu buy. , had frozen to death. , quadrant, one of the expedition’s Wee we B.C. rveKey fenother . oo to determine ‘The tragedy did not seem to most important pieces of scien- for Demolition ether aye, Fer Se intteeduettetip wal for Demolitlon and-or ood caps that says, "For . » dn. : cL, a . Removal better quality use by date around Cape Horn was under- His crew tracked it down im- taken. Thirty-three days later, the “Endeavour” was in the Pacific, heading south in search of the _mystical “southern continent". “" There was none, The search - was abandoned temporarily and .-Ggok headed for Tahiti and his rendezvous with Venus. French explorer Bougainville had landed in Tahiti in 1768 for ashort stopover, bui Cook was ~ to be there longer—more than (wo months. His instructions were to be kind to the natives, tolerate their customs, and to cause no animosity, Due to Cook's leadership . qualities and, when necessary, _ the use of the lash for discipline, mediately with the help of the ‘natives’ embarrassed chief. And the culprits were forced ta re- store it immediately. On another occasion, the mis- chievous natives stole a rifle from a-sentry, who was fatally wounded in the resulting scuffle. It was an ugly incident for the expedition but it passed over in a day or two and calm was re- stored. . On June 3, 1769, the passage of the planet Venus over the disc of the sun was observed by the group and it was termed a great SUCCESS. However, it was later learned that the measurements were lit- erally useless, So, too, were those made by the scientists at below.” Gerber was the first baby food company to intro- duce the Quality-Dating system, They also stamp cereals and bakery products with the line, “Better if used before,” and the date on the side of the package. ; These two Gerber pack- aging features are-your assur- ance of high quality foods for your baby, of : Three (3) Teacherage units on Haugland: Avenue in- cluding ring wall or post (\WARE oF tHe NEED “To PROVIDE COLLEGE STUPENTS WITH “THE PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE ANP SKILL ‘TO MAKE THE TRANSITION FROM CLASSROOM To CAREER, (TT PARTICIPATES IN PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE NATIONAL JRBAN LEAGUE'S BLACK EXECUTIVE EXCHANGE PROGRAM: IT SENDS BLACK EXECUTIVES Tm PREDOMINANTLY BLACK COLLEGES TO DELIVER. PRACTICAL INFORMATION ON MANAGERIAL SKILLS. Te be removed within 30 ote acceptance of bid or Tyne of telescope used to observe the completed in four days. During their stay in Tahiti, the. expedition learned of another custom that has survived to this day: tattooing. - The nulives were experts and many of the “Endeavour's" crew | members, iticluding Cook were , tattooed. This began what is today a naval tradition. other locations in the world. The measurement of the sun's ' distance from the earth was finally determined by more ac- curate means. With the objective, for all intents und purposes, completed, the crew began refitting the “Endeavour” for her next . journey. ‘ Cook, meanwhile, took off in - the ship’s pinnuce, to do a sur- vey of the Tahiti coast. It was drea to be cleared to Site Standards. To review contact L. Heller at 635-4931, Highest of any bid not necessarily accepted. (Ju14,21,28) ay One half of the world’s naws- - papers are written in English. 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