2 Saanich Peninsula and the Gulf Islands — circulating through 18 local Post Of- ‘ fices and 10 Rural routes. | The Review covers the entire 2 eStABLISH, 1912 — Saanich Peninsula Vad Gulf Islands aaa rd dDAAAAAALAAAALAAATAVMY One of Canada’s prize- : winning weekly newspapers. > 4 x a = 5 ‘ Member €.W.N.A. THIRTY-SIXTH YEAR, No. 20. SIDNEY, Vancouver Island, B.C.,,; Wednesday, May 12, 1948. Subscription, in advance, year: $2, U.S. $2.50, CODY 5e EDITORIAL FIREMEN WONDER IF NOW IS THE TIME? [To a problem down at the Firehall. Oh, nothing serious, but a problem mhevertheless. Briefly, the Volunteer Firemen want to know if now is the time to build the new firehall. The men are ready and willing to do the work them- selves, they need about $1,600 for materials to build a fireproof structure of cement blocks. : Here is how the fire committee secretary has put it: “The need for an improved Fire Hall has been apparent for some time and, in fact, was one of the reasons given when the appeal for funds was made last year. As the present Fire Hall now houses*two trucks and a trailer pump in addition to other equipment, it is obvious that accommodation is, to say the least, rather inadequate and leaves little or no room for the necessary maintenance to be carried out. One truck at a time could be placed outside but in bad weather and in winter, this is not a very desir- able habit and necessitates more cleaning of the truck in question on completion. The re-grading of Third Street has made the floor level of the Fire Hall three feet below that of the street and the consequent steep gradient does not help at all when trying to answer a Fire call when the fruck is cold and every minute counts. The firemen, who give so much of their own time to maintenance and upkeep, also deserve a little better accommodation wherein to dis- cuss their problems and receive their lectures. After all, one might look on the Fire Hall as their club where they hold thei Thursday meetings. “T have been asked to ascertain the views of the Fire committee and the Chamber of Commerce on the following: Is there any objection to the firemen raising the funds to purchase the materials to construct a new Fire Hall and then building it themselves. The size of the new hall to be 60 ft. by 30 ft. The rear portion would be constructed first and then the fire trucks would be housed in the new portion while the front was built, using the materials from the old hall. The method to be used in raising funds is proposed as follows: Tickets to be sold to provide materials. as follows: A concrete block, 25c; a bag of cement, $1; a corner stone, $10, etc. Receipts to be given accordingly ie. for one concrete block, etc. “T consider this to be a most laudable object but can see one objection. Will the raising of these funds cause the normal donations, so necessary for the annual expenses, to dry up because the contributions have reached saturation point.” : ee : Tt seems a shame that such willing workers should be stopped from the building of such a valuable work as a fire hall because ‘‘econtributions might dry up.” There might be the thought that the Fire Dept. “is always seeking money,” but this is to be disclaimed. This building is part of the original appeal made last year for funds to purchase an additional -fire truck, more hose and to build a better Fire Hall. Of the $7,000 asked for only slightly more than $2,300 was received. ~ As soon as the equipment is brought up to standard only the nominal running expenses of the fire brigade will be required from voluntary subscriptions. These subserip- tions come in fairly steadily the year round. The Review is pleased to receive these contributions and does so all the year round, but, and here is the point, will those who so decently volunteer what they can im cash for this work, feel that they have done their share if they buy a concrete block or a bags of cement through the Firemen’s plan of financing the new Fire Hall.? We think not. We think that if the firemen want to build the hall that there are enough residents in the dis- trict who will:continue to make their volunteer donation to the ordinary running expenses. There is one other thing which should be impressed most strongly upon all those who are willing to help in this work of maintaining the Fire Department. Your contri- pution is most gratefully received no matter how small. If the 2,085 voters in the immediate vicinity each paid 50c per year, the whole problem would be solved. Actual veluntary donations direct to the Fire Brigade fund this year have been poor, at the same time support ~ to sponsored efforts by service clubs and others has been good. The lads of the Fire Brigade want to-know .. . shall they commence their plan to build a new Fire Hall, -by doing it themselves, or will the people of the district who support the brigade say that now is not the time? The lads say the sum of $1,600 will provide the mater- ials ... they will do the work . . . and they have prepared this plan of a 25c ticket for a block, ete. There can be only one answer for such a fine gesture for community improve- ment. We must all help, all we can, these volunteer fire- men in the building of this new hall. If Saanich can spend $10,000 on a new Fire Hall, surely we can spend $1,600 for a comparable building? SIDNEY CIRLS DROP GAME TO EACLETTES FASTBALLERS Eaglettes returned to Victoria Tuesday night with another win to thei credit after taking the Sidney girls into camp to the tune of 10-7, at Memorial Park. A strong contingent of fans was on hand to witness the loeal club’s second defeat in three starts. SAANICH COUNCIL PREPARE $500,000 ROADS BY-LAW Preparation for an extensive road program to improve main arterial roads in Saanich will go ahead for early eopsideration by LEAGUE Sr SNPING. the Gouneil. Municipal Engin- aan : aglettes - eer H. D. Dawson was asked on SIDNEY Tuesday evening to proceed with plans. The by-law when ready will go to the people for approval as a money by-law. : Councillor Alexander, public works committee, told the council. that only main roads would be considered. Smaller roads would have to be looked after through the $12,000 ward appropriation allotted last week. Mr. Dawson said he had sev- eral amendments to make to the original road program drawn up some months ago. Army and Navy-...-.....-....— 0 Fielding a well balanced team the Haglettes were more than a match for the Sidneyites, who showed a definite weakness in the outfield. K. Frost, pitching for the locals, showed good control at all times but lacked the sup- port of her teammates. J. Thomas played her usual bang-up game behind the plate. The next game is scheduled for Thursday im Victoria against Army and Navy. : Sidney lime-up: B. Palmer, I. Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Clarke and Ewen, J. Thomas, K. Frost, V. daughter, Muriel, have returned Palmer, P. Levar, I. Clark, J. fo their home on Amelia Ave., Mayer, E. Bowker. after spending a week in the Officials: E. Brown and B. U.S.A. Ethier. ; The Saanich Arm From Brentwood ‘ This magnificent vista, common to residents of the Saanich Peninsula, portrays Brentwood district the blossom, and the sapphire beauty of the sea hint at the peaceful serenity of Brentwood district. Victoria Daily Times Photo. at its scenic best. The hills, Rod and Gun Club Ready For Shoot ~ Members of the Sidney and North Saanich Rod and Gun Club have done much work at the grounds for the coming shoot of May 30.. - : Two self-angling base traps have been. set up in trap houses, each with concrete floors. — The grounds have been levelled and a temporary club house moved onto the property. : Members state that the grounds will eventually provide the best set-up in the west. Bob Colpitts, president of the group with his secretary, Norman West, and treasurer, David Allen, look for one of the largest turnouts in the history of trap shooting in Sidney” at the first big shoot on May 30. Many prizes will be awarded. THE WEATHER The following is the meteoro- logical record for week ending May 2, furnished by Dominion Experimental Station: Maximum temperature ............. 60 Minimum temperature —........... 39 Minimum on the grass ............ 31 Sunshine (hours) Precipitation | ..... Vice-Regal Salute For Governor-General At Pat. Bay Rolling to a smoothdJanding at 10.50 a.m. on Tuesday, an R.C.A.F. Dakota brought His Excellency Field Marshal Viscount Alexan- der of Tunis and Errigal, gover- nor-general of Canada, to North Saanich. No official welcome was planned for the northern section of the peninsula but many resi- dents were on hand at Patricia Bay airport. First to greet His Excellency was Capt. Wallace B. Creery, com- manding H.M.@.S. Royal Roads and honorary aide-de-camp to the governor-general. Introductions: to the premier of British Columbia and other dignitaries followed and spectators stood to attention as the band of H.M.C.S. Naden play- ed “God Save the King.” Field guns boomed out a 19-gun salute, after which the governor- general reviewed an all-service guard of honour, members of the Brentwood School Sea Cadet Corps, and detachments of the Canadian Navy, R.C.A.F. and army. Official visits will be made in Victoria and the party will leave on the midnight boat tonight (Wednesday) for Vancouver. THATS WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT THE SOUTH! BETTER POSITION IF U.S. GETS BASE ON MOON Passes At Sane: MRS. SARAH E. CUNLIFFE Funeral services will be held in Sand’s Memorial Chapel today (Wednesday) for Mrs. Sarah Ellen Cunliffe, aged 76 years, who passed away at Rest Haven Sani- tarium on May 9. Mr. and Mrs. Cunliffe cele- brated their golden wedding an- niversary last year in Sidnéy. For the past few years the couple have lived m Victoria. Mrs. Cun- liffe is survived by her husband, Robert, one son Leslie, of Sidney, and a daughter, Mrs. William Riley of San Diego, Calif. FOR NEXT WAR In an interesting news story emanating from Los Angeles this week, a mechanical engineer and author states that the first nation to get a base on the moon will be immune to attack. Robert A. Heinlein, speaking at a meeting of librarians, said: “If we could get to the moon soon enough’ there would be no third World War.” Telling of new rockets soon to be tested, he told the group that with one booster unit added to the new rocket it could make the trip to the moon. “The moon has. one-sixth the normal earth gravity. It would be like throw- ing rocks down hill.” Local Man To Receive Degree With Pres. Truman John P. Ogilvie, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Ogilvie, Towner Park Road, will receive his Ph.D. in June at graduation exercises at the University ' of California. President of the United States Harry Truman will receive an Honorary L.L.D. degree at the same exercises. Mr. Ogilvie’s wife and son, Douglas, arrived on Tuesday by plane from Richmond, Calif., and will spend a month at Towner Park Road. They will return in time to attend the graduation ex- ercises at the University of Cali- fornia. Partial List Of U.B.C. Graduates The following partial pass list of distriet students of the Uni- versity of British Columbia was received this morning (Wednes- day). Faculties of Arts and Sci- ence: Bachelor of Commerce: Class 2: Elin Kay Jones, Sidney. Passed: Stanley Clarence Jones, Douglas Cyrus Peck, Sidney. _ Total graduating class is given at over 1,300. Arts and Science, 591; Applied Science, 213; Agri- culture, 98; Professional Schools in Arts and Science, 380. First graduating Law class, 59. A record-breaking congregation is expected at the University on Thursday afternoon when Vis- count Alexander receives the Honorary L.L.D. degree. Other Honorary L.L.D. degrees go to Dr. G. M. Weir, ex-minister of education for the province, and A. D. P. Heeney, Ottawa, clerk of the privy council, and first holder of the position as secre- tary to the cabinet. Honorary D.Se. degree goes to Dr. Daniel Buchanan, who retires this year as Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science and head of the mathematics department after 20 years of service. MRS. G. R. PEARKES OPENS ROYAL OAK FLOWER SHOW: In spite of inclement weather and the late season, the Royal Oak Flower Show made a brave showing. Held annually under the auspices of the Women’s In- stitute, it has become one of the not-to-be-missed features of the district. Children’s work in writing, com- position and art and poster work is always shown, with such inter- esting subjects as miniature gar- dens, and. numerous hobbies which showed a great variety of inter- ests. Judging these, were Miss Adeline Baxter, Boston Fme Arts, ete.; and Miss Sheila Marryat, B.Se., Alberta. While Mrs. John Maltwood judged the table and flower decorations with T. EH. Gray, esq., of Prospect Lake. The show was opened by Mrs. G. R. Pearkes, who congratulated the exhibitors and expressed her pleasure in being asked to speak. Little Margaret Chase, grand- daughter of Mrs. Peach, who con- vened the flower show, presented a corsage bouquet to Mrs. Pearkes. Several charming table decora- tons were on exhibition, the win- ning one being in Chinese simple spray effect in a rectangular vase. The flower and still life ex- hibits always draw interest, Mrs. E. J. T. Woodward’s winning sub- ject being a cleverly arranged study consisting of a painting of still life with paint brushes, pal- ette, paint box, etc., side by side with the gorgeous primula and polanthus with the Chinese jar (Continued on Page Three) GOLFERS BEWARE! If You Find a Lost Golf Ball And Keep It—_You’re A Thief A decision that could have far- reaching effects was handed down from the King’s Bench Divisional Court recently in London, Eng. It ruled that anyone finding a lost golf ball on a golf course and keeping it is guilty of theft. On every golf course balls would be lost, said the Lord Chief Justice, but there was no licence from the club for all and sundry to come and take what they could find on the course. The point has been argued by local golfers for many years. Chief J. Law - Entertains Visiting Officials Fire Chief and Mrs. Joseph Law, of Saanich, entertained at their. home on Walter Avenue, Wednesday evening following the opening of Fire Hall No. 2 at East Saanich Road by Reeve EH. C. Warren. Those present included: Deputy Mayor Archie Stewart, of North Vancouver; Fire Chief and Mrs. Wm. Murphy, North Vancouver; Ghief Geo. Waddell, Burnaby; Chief E. G. Clayards, Oak Bay; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Clayards; Chief Joseph Chaster, volunteer chief of Dunean; Rupert MeDonald and A. ©. Evans, both of the Duncan Volunteer Fire Brigade; Percy Buckle and W. Y. White, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Pineo. To Remove Signs From Highways An ordér-in-council which will prohibit the placing of signs, sign- boards, notices or any other ad- vertising device within 1,000 feet of any highway was authorized this week by the B.C. Govern- ment. The Act empowers the Govern- ment to require removal of any sign now placed along the high- ways. Compensation will be paid when buildings or other structures are ordered removed. It is the first action taken under amendments to the Highway Act to regulate what is placed along the borders of B.C. roads. Much criticism has been voiced by Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade against unsightly signs along British Columbia’s roads. In Sidney last year the thought was expressed that the beautiful drive from the airport to Victoria could become cluttered with large boards which would detract from the scenery. Capt. Williams Back From Scotland, Ships Ready This Summer Capt. O. J. Williams, Beaufort Road, who has just returned from Seotland where he inspected two new passenger ships abuilding for C.P.R. B.C. Coast Steamship Ser- vice, told reporters that the Prin- cess Marguerite, one of the two 368-foot vessels will be launched on May 26. A sister ship, Prin- cess, Patricia, will reach the wate later m the sum mobmiles 2,000 passengers Sleeping accom modation will; care for about 100, both ships will operate “mostly im the day- time.” ‘ Keen interest is shown locally in the disposition of the com- panies fleet when the new ships arrive. Gulf Island residents, anxious for more service, and peninsula residents anxious for the year-round continuation of- the Sidney-Steveston service, hope for additional service from Sid- ney. Efforts made by the Cham-- ber of Gommerce for a protective breakwater at the Sidney wharf, deemed likely for this year, may see the establishment of year- round ferry service to both Steve- ston and Anacortes. ~The short tun and sheltered water make Sidney an ideal terminus for such ferry facilities. Moving Firm Builds New Equipment The latest piece of equipment built by Gardner & Levar, build- ing movers, was completed this week and immediately put to work. An extremely heavy flat truck, mounted on four huge air- plane wheels is suspended on the front end by the towing truck. First job hauled on the trailer- truck was a~two-ton building. “Nidn2t even squeeze’ the tires,” said Arthur Gardner, ‘and no air has been added to them for about three years.” : “The trailer will also be used to carry logs to local mills. In And | AROUND TOWN Social Editor: Mrs. HE. M. Wakefield, Telephone 140R Mrs. B. Galloway, who was taken suddenly ill on Sunday morning, and operated upon at Rest Haven is recuperating in the sanitarium. With power off Dr. Hoehn was prepared to operate with flashhght, but the power was restored in time. * * * Mrs. W. Slater, accompanied by her daughter, Judy, is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Annie Slater, Shoreacre Road. * * * Miss Barbara Hayeroft was one of the graduates of the 1948 Jubilee Nursing school. Before the war Barbara and her parents lived on Beaufort Road. They are now residing in Victoria. Miss Dorothy Shillitto arrived home from Vancouver to spend her annual holidays with her par- ents on Dencross Terrace. * * % Mr. and Mrs. Wardle, formnier- ly of Dean Park Rd., moved into their new home at Bazan Bay this last week-end. * * * Helen Brethour is home for the summer from U.B.C. after com- pleting her third year in home economics. Before arriving home she spent a week at her Sorority camp. * * ob Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Williams, Shoreaers Road, were W. Gilmonr Glark, acting superintendent of public weather for the Dominion, and W. Burton, of Gonzales, Victoria. An aunt, Miss Jean Shaw, of Seattle, Mrs. Dudley Maunsell, of Victoria, and Mrs. R. J. MeMaster, of Vancou- ver, were also guests. * * ES Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Gray, Third St., arrived home last Wednesday from Alameda, Calif., after at- tending the funeral of Mrs. Gray’s aunt, Miss Mary Tetlow. * * _ Mrs. H. McKillican, Third St., is a patient at Rest Haven. ES ean nae 3 Mrs. KE. S. Fleming, Lovell Ave., returned home after attending the wedding of her cousin in Vancouver. %* * x On Saturday, May 8, 25 gues's gathered at the home of Mr. BE. Sapsford, East Saanich Rd., to assist him in celebrating his birth- day. Five-hundred was played during the evening and refresh- ments including birthday cake on which candles had been placed, were served. * * * The Deep Cove cirele of th2 W.A. sponsored an evening~ of technicolor pictures on Friday in St: Paul’s United chureh parlor. Descriptive comments on the views were made by Dr. A. K. MeMinn and in the midst of the mountain scenes he paused while Dr: H. T. J. Goleman, Deep Cove, rendered three of his posms. > y =