Wednesday, May 26, 1971.

THE REVIEW

PAGE THREE ~

| A Centennial Project

There is nothing ‘‘fusty’’ about
Sidney’s new museum which
opens May 30 in the former
customs building at the foot of
Beacon Avenue. Imagination and
eye appeal have been given full
rein by members of the Sidney
and North Saanich Historical
Society.

A timbered wall is hung with
the crude implements used by
pioneer woodsman, a tiny living-
room recreates the Victorian
atmosphere and,
showroom, a careful blend of
photographs, Indian artifacts and
primitive aids to home-making
provide a link. with the Penin-
sula’s earliest inhabitants.

A driving force behind the
museum is May, John, who
through years of collecting, trips

to

cheerful unwillingness to throw
anything. away and-an artistic -
appreciation of pioneer relics,

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SIDNEY STORE

9764 FIFTH STREET ~ Phone 880-1198

OPEN 6) Days
8200 aa. ta grad Us mM.

R. Croteau,
Manager

a i : eee : a iW pete,

has accumulated a valuable

In February, Mrs. John offered
the collection to Sidney Council,
providing a fire-proof building
which
had recently purchased the brick
Customs House building accepted

Sidney’s Centennial grant will
be spent. on landscaping . and
providing extra parking. around
the Beacon Avenue building, and
it is hoped the improvement of
‘the waterfront gateway will spur®
the” main

the - Historical
Society has been busy cataloging,’
researching and arranging the
display, which’in the main
showroom centres around a
carved mahogany wicket which
served as the North Saanich Post

_. The Post Office 2 operated by

i
of

B. John,

A Week,

ce

Henry Brackman was housed in
the North Saanich store across
from ‘the grist mill warehouse.
This warehouse,
which were cut and hauled by
Julius Brethour for $500, may still
be seen on: Blue Heron Road,
where now it is a residence.

being, the mill and its wharf on
the sheltered’ cove known as
Shoal
thoroughfare, Ships called here
for. passengers going to Port
Quichon
before Vancouver :
tled) as well as. bringing: food
supplies and picking up ship-
ments of grain.

regularly
Captain McCullough, the Master
was great-uncle to the President
of the Historical Society, Grace
Bosher.

days is reflected in a cash book
kept by the North Saanich store
and post office. Many. residents
bartered’. goods
staples.
duck,. pheasants,
7 were exchanged for flour, butter,
4  buttons.and ammunition:

“"Olid-worid courtesy'is reflected®

ledger:

amounts of rice were sold. One of

“-Kanaka Joe: or “one-eyed Jack’ Ss

° wearing ‘a'stack: of hats. and no.
land extra cars may be needed, So.

S Old Katie: whose name appears: . contact Mrs. Pauline Barker , 656- |

~ bartered: goods, and_is credited.

,-and lace for Lizzie Roberts) to.
_, domestic: bliss

~ bought nothing. but ammunition

- recounts

“Breed prew. acres of onions on:

- dehydrating process In his oven,

~ poling broke he disappeared from

“~~ death

“oond the almmuttancoue claire of

timbers for

Long before Sidney came into

Harbor .was a- busy
y

(the mainland. centre
became set-

_ One of the vessels which ealled
was the “Amelia.”

STORE LEDGER
Simplicity of life in. pioneer

in return . for
Seasonal. harvests’. of
and venison

in the notes tucked into the store
“Please supply : bearer
(Jap) with one. pair of boots and
charge. to my. account.” A’
number of Orientals. were em-
ployed asJabourers and large

the museum showpieces is a huge
wooden. Chinese. bowl for.
sprouting beans. |

A separate book was kept for
Indian customers, and includes
picturesque — references » to

klootch.”’

The ‘Indians ‘provided imuch-_
needed help. to the new. settlers,
and: one’of. Mrs: John’s favourite’.

a respected’ ‘resident. who was.
washerwoman for ‘several homes.
and. “performed « her = chores”

“Shoes! 7

in the cashbook frequently; also.

with running the: first second-_
hand store from. her: home ‘on.
. Patricia Bay (then known as.
Union Bay),
“RIBBONS TO BUCKETS - :
The cashbook also. indicates the.
natural course..of events ‘from:
courtship . (purchases * of ‘ribbon

(broom: and:
~ bucket: for the new Mr, and Mrs.
~ Jack Reed)! One. of the. Reed
family : still lives -at Prospect.
Lake, pe

Individuality marked the Ck arly |
settlers. One man seems to have: |’

“he went hunting all the time and
his wife, had to run the farm
becuuse- he wis allergic to hay”
Mrs. John. Another
bought frequent supplies marked:
in the cushbovk as DB, dluek-
_ berry brandy)!

One enterprising farmer, R.H.

land
Road

now, is” MeTavish’
perfected: a

where
and

~ shipping the dried vegetables to
the Klondike, He is remembered
for his. stylish garden parties,
although. eventual bankruptcy
crowned hig operations, Farmer
Breed was a haughty mon, and on

‘the local scene, even filing: oa
notice inthe = Vietoria
papers. This was later discovered
to, bea face-saving ruse, .. :

FAMILIAR NAMES. 0!
Mrs. John's own father,
Thomas Lopthien, was the first to
grow loganberries on the
Peninsula. “They: were not
popular for years,” ree “d May
whose job” was to
distribute pails of irl to the
neighbours.

Names such as ©. Moses, J,
Bell, Sam Raberts 8. Simpson,
Rufous Horth, Peters Tmery. J,
Deacon (of Mayne Island) o¢care
benenth carly. photographs.

There iso bill of sale for the
North Saanich Hotel. sold on Dee
10, 16. to Fa, Barrow for $4,250
w four aeres, complete with
livestock, and curtains.

The delebie of hadnere tr
‘North: Saanich at Shoal: Gay. is
marked by the sale of this hotel

the port affles

Completion of the Vietorin and
Sidney Railway had caused the
shift in interest and ships now

| Picnic Planned

: Organization and Silver Threads

: Additional details will be given at

Wharf. History. of the northern
end of this Peninsula stops at this
point.in the Museum, and another
display featuring Sidney's early -
history will be the target for
Society members next year.
In this way, Mrs. John ex-
plains, the museum will never
become dull and static and will
change exhibits each year.
EARLY CHART
Mention should be made of the
maritime display, which includes
a chart published in 1798 made by
the. vessels *‘Chatham'’- and
“Discovery’' as they explored the
B.C. coast. Backdrop. to. the
shoreline scene, housed in a tal)
showcase loaned. by the
provincial archives department,
is painted by silkscreen artist,
Edie Jones.
A unique. touch in ‘the small
section adjoining’ the main
museum brings to life the pioneer
atmosphere where a log cabin
wall is hung with tools to break
land and fell trees. Next door, the
tiny Victorian living room houses
a wicker... cradle, doll buggy,
Frariklin stove, and a beautiful
carved wooden chest. made by
John -Weiler, one’ of. -Victoria’s
earliest furniture makers.
The museum - will ‘eventually

an Indian dugout. canoe and a
vintage carriage. Admission will
be by donation, says Dane
Campbell, the newly-appointed
curator

Senior Citizens -

OA joint picnic will be held by the
Old. ae “Age. ~- Pensioners’

of Sidney,.:in Centennial. Park,

"Members ‘are. asked to please
co-operate. as all cars. should b
filled. Many. people have. no: car,

3412 or Bill ‘Booth: 656-4286, not:
later than June’3 if you plan. to:
attend; also if you have a.car that:
can take extra passengers. Bring
your own picnic lunch, tea, coffee.
and ice cream will be provided.

our respective meetings on. June
ae
- Pioneer’ and. Elderly: Citizens
Week has been proclaimed by the:
provincial government for. the
week of June 6 to.12, so let us’ ‘all
join together and make the most.
of the day. ae =

“Sid ney
Briefs

Mrs. Esther Post of While Rock
visited at the home of Mr. and
Mrs, La.
over the holiday’ weekend.

nove omg gee

Mrs.
Alta. and Mrs. Sharon: Ridgway,
Vanderhoof, B.C. have: been
visiting, at home of their parents
Mr. and) Mrs.-J.H. Crossley,
Moxon Terrace, eee

Mr. and. Mrs, Scott, Crossley
recently: returned from
Australia, and: have. gone to
Calgary’ where Seott. willbe
working with National Geodectic
Survey far the summer. months
before returning lo continue
university in the Fall,

Collision Sequel
Philip Christopher Paul, 1166
Stelly’s Cross Road was fined a
total of $400 in Central Saunich
Police Court on May 20, Charges
arose from an incident on April 16
at the junction of Beacon Avenue
cand Patricia. Bay Highway, in
which oa car: driven by Paul
callided: with. a> ear’ driven. by
Bruce Wayne Bourquin of 102
Swartz Bay Road.

Police sav that Bourgtin’s car
sustained $400 damage and that
the defendant was found one hour
Jater at Wig Louis’ Drive-in.
Mheathalyccy togte Waa ul pate
and Paul was charged with
irapaired driving 4a well aga hit
and run offence. -

|What's Doing|

’ Sidney P.T.A., was held last week

“hopefully to the day when some

‘include: outdoor displays Fieve asyey

Wallace - Drive, on Wednesday, :
June 9 from. 1 a: m. to 3 p.m. ALL,

photographs i is that of: Oid Katie, af!

King... Harbour Road,

‘Joanne © Mark;: Calgary

In P.T.A.

BY NORMA SEALEY
This year’s: final meeting of

and. at that time the new
executive was elected. Although
officially taking office after July
1, they were sworn in at this time
by Past President Mrs. Neva
Pennie.

It was announced with some
regret that there would .: no
Festival this year. Sidney School
is now so large, and the
registration so high that it would
simply be too cumbersome to
organize, at least along the line
we are accustomed to seeing
where every child: in the school:
performed or participated ~ in
‘some way. We look. forward

arrangements can be made for
children to once again present
“concerts”, for the pride and
delight of parents and friends.
Meanwhile this year order to
raise the required funds for the
work of P.T.A. a raffle is: being
held: In honour of Centennial
year a beautiful doll is ‘being
raffled, authentically dressed in
Centennial costume by. Mrs.
Neudecker, one of the teachers at
Sidney. School.. This dol] would
delight the heart of some little
girl, and the $100 bill she carries
would . delight just: anyone! Be
sure. to get yourself. a: ticket,
‘obtainable. from any child _at-
tending Sidney. School.

PO INTS
have resulted in a loss of points:

whom were checked by R.C.M.P.

week:. Peter Bishop, Ruth -
~MacKenzie, .Ernest .C. Ward,
Ronald J. Dunbar, Walter Bissey,
Wayne : Sealey, Byron: A. Heal,
Steven F. McClade, Raymond W.
Jamieson and Kenneth ode

a Haycock.

“FORFEITED ©
A total of 10 speeding charges _

for the following drivers, most of

‘on the Patricia Bay Highway last. .

Mrs.

St. Stephen's. A.C.W.. will hold
meeting before the
summer recess on. Wednesday,
June 2, at two o'clock
Stephen's Memorial: Hail.

its last

Mrs. R. E. Hindley of Hagan
is enjoying holiday
.eterborough, Ontario, at the
home of her son, Bill Hindley.

Road

Brentwood United “Church
Women met in the church on
Wednesday evening, May 19. The
devotional: was taken by. Mrs.
Cleator, her topic being “The
Power..and Promise of the
Gospel’’, followed by the singing
of an evening hymn. There were
12 -members__ present:

discussion. it

Presbyterial

Mabel

Crack. of
Verdier enjoyed a few days at the
Building Inspectors’ Convention
in Kamloops recently.

was ‘decided to
cancel the proposed smorgasborg
for the time being. The Victoria
are
meeting at. Brentwood United
-Church on Thursday, May 27 at.11
a.m. .with the Brentwood and
Shady Creek U.C.W.’s acting as:
co-hostesses. Members will bring
their own sandwiches,’-and tea;

coffee and cookies will
provided. All members are ‘in-..
vited to attend. Special tribute

was paid to the memory. of-Mrs.

Ella Martin, a long-time member

of the group, who passed: away”
recently. Delicious refreshments .
were served by the hostesses,

As a homeowner, Chris ANDERSEN insists that. taxes. ‘be 2 ep within

VOTE

rrentwood

Mrs. Molyneux and Mrs. Mc-
Tavish. The last meeting of the

season will br held on’ Wed-
nesday, June 16.

1076 modeled outfits made by them in. |

a fashion show along with the rest.
of the ladies from the other Tops .0
in the districts of Sidney and —
Victoria. Anyone wishing.to lose

ten pounds or more is welcome to

join the club and enjoy doing it.

Just ‘phone Margaret .Janak at - -
479-1177. .

Brentwood Berry Tops had an
enjoyable evening on May 15-at
the Legion Hall, Mills Road; at
the Tops Rally for the graduation
of the Kips, ladies who have
reached their goal and kept it for
three months prior to the rally.
Our. Kops. were Mrs... Hattie
Jackson with a loss of 20 pounds,
and Mrs. Madge Scott with a loss
of 32 pounds. The evening started
with a diet supper catered by the
Legion. Ladies. The — en-
tertainment consisted of a skit by
the Top Capital Losses. The Can
Can was done by the Brentwood
Berry. Tops and: one - member
from the Trim-a-Lon, who was
‘Carol. Marchment. The. other
ladies were Margaret - Janak,
Caroline Nestead, Heather Ward, -
Rosita. Kaatz. Linda Lien. and
Molly Essery. Two of our ladies;
Mrs. Hattie Jackson and’ Mrs.
Barbara Flicerks, who had been
picked by the Brentwood Club,

in St.

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“reasonable bounds. =
LET SIDNEY FROM THE RUT

"ANDERSEN, Carl Christian

_for r ALDERMAN :

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a who you, are and how jou

let Canada
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hs and highways,

of education to the need
schoal. Or, districts with

like that,

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Some tine after June 1,

thent back. bony

fill in his census forme

uesionnaire with you, So

everyone,

Heat

Haven Auxiliary have
opened thelr membership to men
7 at a higher membership fee.

tied up at the Reacon Avenue

iand only as asdociates),

redoing:

for anew”
a high

-proportion of sub-standard
housing may. be identified and:
car. marked: for urbal renewal and

development programs, ‘Things;

it sado- ileyourself census. _

Any. day now, you'll
recuive Your Census questionnaire,
idea is that everyone in Canada must fill,
in that formoon June. [fa pre-paid return.
ame with the population census
form complete the questionnaire and oo

mail it- back. Ti there is no envelope,
~ don't maiLit but hold the form until it:
is picke d up by. a census represe lative, a,
This will probably. be he frst time
you’ ve ever had the chance to Allin your
own census form, The old way of sending
census takers around knocking on doors and
asking you. queations served a useful purpose
"nite day. But. welve found, after im any trial
. censuses, Chat people doa better job when,
> they fill in their questionnaires themselves,

AF ya are a farm aperatars

Tfyou have a farm, the census -

re presentative will bring: you the Census ‘of
Agriculture form along with the population |
census form. The extra information you give ms ;
4s important for. government farm proyranys.-
arm organizations in the years ahend,

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This is your r chance t to tell Canada :

ae ‘Census:day.is almost like: voting day.
ie It’s. your right and privilege. Your chance ‘to.
S know all about yourself and your. °
= familys. How and where you live, It’s as."
“3 gecret-as the ballot. All: these facts become’;
. Statistics: And many. organizati ions us Se them

“This is how gover nments Know where aires
to spend money for Che.most necessary: things:
hospitals, schools, housing projects, roads -
community centres, paris. eh
For example, a high percentage of ey a
children under five in-one section of ©
‘your community may alert the hoard .

the CONHUB. oe

a Everyone in Cr mada i is required!
| law tobe céunted in the national census,
if you don't bothers a census repre ATM AVE

will have fo come nvound and f

representative will call on you to pick up the
completed census forms, So don’t mail

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We need facts ahout you. te and
oyour family, Otherwise we won't have the
whole Story, oe

Cire a few minutes lo the Census of
Canada, And G anda wy] gthe yo a
better fidure,

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right tobe counted, Mveryone ns the right =
to expuek the information he wives ta be

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Seche COT WE wuidtide
be sure that the information will be used
for the rood of all Canadians.

So, don’t forget,
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