Wednesday, PRESENTATION IS MADE TO CHOIR-LEADER There was a very pleasing cere- mony at Shady Creek United Church last Sunday morning “when, in.the presence of the whole congregation, Mrs. H. P. Pearson,. president of the W.A,,: presented an ‘electric “kettle and an electric percolator’ to’ Mrs. C.J. Cruickshank,. who has . been organist. and. choir-leader for” many ‘years, “We think that the time has come,” said Mrs. Pearson, “that you should be told in some practical way how grateful we are to you for the skill and. faithful devotion with which you lead our praises.” “Tam both surprised and deeply moved,” replied Mrs. Cruickshank, “by this unexpected kindness. I feel it is I who should rather thank you for this privilege of service; for it is only as we do things willingly for others that we grow.” Later in the service, Mrs. Cruick- shank and. Major Dadds were in- ducted, into the office of eldership. Baptisms morning’ service at Paul's United Church, Wilbert — infant son of Dr. and Mrs. W. E. McKeen, was baptized by the Rev. W. Buckingham. . At’ a ‘special ser- vice at Setchell’ Road, Deep Cove, At the S. Clark, was also baptized by Mr. Buckingham. Godparents were Doug- las and Alva Cobbett. February 10, 1954. aietheatinedtneamera am aat ama SAANICHTON LPP A ON AO Ad on Wednesday last with eight tables in play. Winners for the cards were Mrs. A. Saunders and Mr. Hoole, and the tombolas were won by Mrs. Smethurst and Mr. Anderson. Re- freshments were served at the close of play by Mrs. J. Nimmo and Mrs. Ratcliffe. i |“ : : | Tlenearron Jims, oii at | | TO REVIVE BABY ‘dog owned by Barry Bickford, Wal- : | lace Drive, .secured first . prize in CLINIC IN APRIL ! puppy class, and ‘a second in the class; AT SAANICHTON jor best ‘Canadian bred, at. the Van- The Saanichton P.T.A. meeting se? : r..danciese:. © ar ald eo dark. tinge ‘ Laan ney ae vaneiers ao was held in Saanichton school, Ties- ) cds " lost. TYSEU ardens on We day. evening, at 8 o’clock, after hav- nest ay! tas ens ing been postponed twice because of ; The regular fortnightly 4500" card] had weather. ; ! party ) Party | sponsored. by ‘the Saanichton |. 1) ‘was announced that Mrs. Ben: \ linine-r f the Acricultural hall | 8°™ the school, nutse, will show sev- Ion Wednesd oF the Agricultural hall | oral health films, with a discussion ' to follow, in the dining room of the Agricultural March 10. Mrs. Benson is very the baby clinic be chance. Hall, Wednesday. anxious that given another Tt was discontinued before Christmas because of such poor at- | tendance. It had been sponsored | H > 7 ; seteney 4 . : i Regular monthly meeting of the the community club and the P.-T.A. Saanichton Circle of St. Mary's . . . The meeting voted that the clinic be tried again, and Mrs. Martin was asked to write to the community club | to see if they were agreeable. The clinic would start again in‘ April. Mr. Chornlesky announced that the concert to be presented by ‘the Meistersingers aud sponsored by the Mount Newton, Chureh was held at Saanichton, Tuesday evening last. Mrs. W. Tur- ner presided and there was an at- tendance of 19 members and one visitor. The treasurer’s report was j read by Mrs. R. Crawford and all | pommittces reported on: their activi- the school, Alert also from the two little girls who creceived gifts from the circle read from matron of St. Michael's ties. Letters were Community Club ‘was’ held in \ | Keating, Brentwood and Saanichton~ P.-T.A.’s; will be held in- the Mount Newton Audi- ut Christmas time. The meeting de- | torium on Friday, Feb, 26. A limited spring flower tea | number of tickets would be und sale of plants sometime in April. Refreshments we close of the evening by Bay, given to each school to sell, and the rest sold at the door. were served at Mrs. It was decided that the regular sawn. | LUMBER YARD} and Mrs. P. Laws. Clinton Galloway of Altario, Alta., was a guest this past week at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Lionel Far- rell, Simpson Road. Turner At the evening service at St. Paul's last Sunday the following new elders were inducted into service: Miss Jean Christie, Mrs. J. Easton, J. S. Gardner, Jr. Dr. W. E. McKeen, | Robert lan, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. | cided to have a { 1 A. E. Markle, W. G. Palmer and} South Saanich W.A. met at the A. W. Von Volkenberg. home of Mrs. Lorne Thomson, on Wednesday :last, with 23 members ‘Among domesticated animals, present. Mrs. Harper presided. -_ The the horse lives the longest. meeting decided. to hold a “May téa on Saturday; May }, in the cows rarely live beyond 25 andj parish hall, Mount Newton Cross dogs ‘live five to 15 years, occas- | Road. Miss D. Worthington was ionally 20. | appointed official delegate to the | a Diocesan W.A. conference to be held j in Victoria, March 23, 24, 25. Tea was served by the hostess, assisted E | by Mrs. Browne. Next W.A. meet- At ing willbe held Wednesday, March B.3.. at*the home of Mrs..G. Brown, East. Saanich Road. Regular monthly meeting of the; community club was held’ in the din- ing room. of the Agricultural Hall on. Thursday -dvening last cwhen F. Hancock: presided. ‘The: meeting :de- cided: to carry.’on- with tlhe. card parti¢s’ for. another amonth. Next two; will’ be * held) on. February. 17. ‘and ‘March':3 Committee in. charge will be Mrs. : t | ” lives from 20 to 35 years white | Day | SIMPSON. BOARD | The latest Wallboard 7 prepainted in white. | 4’ x 6 Sheets..-2......2... H4’ x 7’ Sheets... 1 4’ x 8’ Sheets..0...0.0..... SIMPSON | CEILING TILE | lie” x 16” and 16"°x 32” ‘ $9. per earton. -- f Carton covers. 71. 11 feet. | : A. Coniplete ‘Line | of. _ sete In | , 3" x. 3”, ? ; : ” 6x x6” and. 6": x aj in: stock : “Any, odd ‘sizes yp Bladly opinion. ‘on: ‘the. matter," ‘after which ‘splendid “pictures: : were: shown Go May: and: C.Allan. " Saanichton:: Badminton Chil Visit= “ed: Sooke’ ‘fast. Friday, keeping up their: good. record “of the ‘season by defeating the: Sooke team 15- ‘T. Saan- ~ SAANICH SS winning all their ‘games, as‘also did the men, wha were:never in doubt as ‘they were by. far: the. stronger. Sooke team. played vinuch better | in’: the ‘mixed doubles): but even with honie [Tod Inlet - Keating 121M | ‘S0tt “9 ‘ichton “ladies :put’ on. a. fine: display. ‘advantage: could only take one: game, --Built-in| door racks. ow Large. nized vegetable i * Unit has 5-year J that. would. normally | “| february meeting of the Saanichton | P.-T.A. would be cancelled, and the P.-T.A. accepted an invitation to at- tend the Patricia Bay P.-T.A. mect- ing Wednesday, Feb. 24. Due to extra business there was no enter- tainment: program. | Mrs. Martin. i | Lunch was serv- ed by their only win. Outstanding in the ladies’ play were Mrs. J. Ethier and Mrs. D. Looy. Mrs. G. Jones play- ed remarkably well in her first tour- nament. Mrs. M. Edgell, after a shaky start, got back on her usual disconcerting (for the opposition) game. Saanichton will always have hope in Badminton while they have . young enthusiastic players like. J. Webster: and G. Godfrey . ... they ris, the: other’ men’s double, never in trouble. It: is. hoped that a ‘match with Brentwood will Be play- led in’ the: near. future, also‘a game: can: be ‘fixed: ; : Saanichton..* “Old-Timers”: defeated Brentwood, *§2-27, in’ the.: feature game, of Tasker held - in ithe. Agri: i- eet 2 games ° s hada ne iru Saanichton - juvenile. i girls, * Saanichton 37-and: the. Eaglettes ‘2 Saturday’ s feature game at the Agri-: Feh.13, will see: Saane cultural Hall,- ichton juvenile girls plny their: first gaine for-the Lower Jsland playoffs with Lake Cowichan, They will jour- ney to, Lake» Cowichan on. February. 19 to “play their last. game of the tatal-point - series. .- nts tk Cross-top freezer with: maximum. capacity, + Full-length door, . ; crisper, “ Buarantee! vis Think of’ tea BIG” 98 cu, ft, refrigerator ° cost 359,95 | FOR ONLY our | "FEBRUARY nls “DELIVERY YATES ST. +) Wn iy ie re FREE ® VICTORIA, B.C. never give up. “J. Looy and R. Har- | were |B: a= for the juniors, when ’a’ suitable date |B ots meee the first. game: ‘and “the Vie arias Ee aglettes ‘agi rinst : score, eat et net cet a ee 0 cae ee en ane KEATING OE A aS A Ot A re re ee acer The Boy Scouts. Cubs, Guides. and Brownie groups: in “this: district “are resuming -full- activities which. have heen more or less curtailed for the fast month or more. The building committee, headed by Adrian Butler, hopes to get on’ with the work on the new Scout hall-on Central Saan- ich Road. They are anxious to get the roof on, and would appreciate help from fathers and any others who could give them a little time on the first fine Sunday from now on. Mr. Butler is seeking assistance from residents who are able to as- sist in any way on the evening of Friday. Feb. 26, and all day Satur- day, Feb. 27, the hoys will collect bundles of old papers, and bottles. They will be glad to hear from, any- one who has such material to dis- pose of. If it should prove more convenient, items may he’ left at Mount Newton Garage, next to his residence, on Keating Cross Road. A patrol of Scouts from this dis- trict is hoping ta take part in a Camporee at Gordon Head in April. Baden-Powell Sunday will be ob- served on February 21, and the boys’ LUMBER Here is Du Mont's Gangueror” chassis, i distances side the. range iat tiany. du SEO ‘Sienal reserves power is always mittically Overcome found in. urban AiKtrigtss.- “Normandie the. mightys. “Conqne ror queers Designed: and, built: “Normandie tor Mahogany. ‘ar Walnut. “aenav loaky | Feature foe feature. your prey calést oalne - 38 A . Du Mont... yonr best buye=the “Normantie™ CHOICE OF - fe e aoe i” MATCHING | HAS wh: i th \ ~ BASES. . Vs at fll - converts It toa beautiful. console. 7 | wo or “consolatte bey | “ti Rewwid = With es os With Sant ee pul roe Drawer, 636" ‘Tobe 516" Console Basa. 52g" I ; tT. me ee aoe he oe st Te: ected liane é tn Teloutston : eae | on “Degrade” ean save “money on 1 these. and girls’ groups will attend church PAGE THREE NEW OFFICERS ELECTED BY PARISHIONERS and after the counting of ballots the fullowhig were declared — electéd:’- viear’s warden, J. L. Jamieson yi: people's sowarden, PL I Warren; services at’ Slugectt Memorial Annual inceting of the parishion chureli committee, J. Cooper, E> ia] ~ . sc ’ H = . cep, a Chureh on West - Saanich Road. ers af the parish of South Sante h R. Gibson,. He Hughes,-P. Se Lawes, a : . Vs 7 dame , ong ne ee The concert to be given by the | was, held the Me 1 Hall, L. Ee Littlewood, R. H. Richardson, : i ; Te ase in e- “Methoria a 1, Ee. Tanner, J. Watson, “Miss. Hilda: Meistersingers at Mount: Newton | \fount. 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