DISTRICS NEWS ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY PATRICIA BAY DISTRICT] © SUNDAY SCHOOL) FROM PENDER ISLAND eR uierchaner Deep Gove. The Ispeakers had addressed the = second ladies’ by Mrs. Stan. F. R. Herchmer, Deep Cove. The’ siting the past year. The minutes Stigings: first gents’ by Mr. Stan president, saclay Gwynne, presided of the previous annual meeting were Stigines. and second gents* by Mr over the meeting. Mrs. Belson gave; read. Moved by Mrs. W. Beswick ng a ott The special izes vo. a very interesting account of Mrs. and seconded by Mrs. A. Nunn that! ae Spee’ es Antel’s work in connection with the] the evening's play were won by Mrs. these minutes be adopted. Carited.: Tayl M Ev Hh > it Columbia Coast Mission, Alert Bay,! s . ; Taylor and Mr. Evan Hooson. |Replying to a question arising out}... Mrs. Taylor's first night over of the minutes by Mr. W. Beswick) snore. put luck went with her. and from Rev. Allan Green, of Alert Bay. the secretary stated that the com- ~ =) ; she made the highest score of the The minutes of the last meeting mittee had obtained a renewal of : vy season. were then read by the secretary and the lease of building site from Mr. S. L. Ricketts. The annual reports 5 yr Cc. R. ice, wh ft las on school attendance and the finan- and Rev. C. R. Price, who left last : : week for Ceylon, was declared the cial statements were given by the H. Lovell, winner. The playing was somewhat and also read an interesting letter adopied. Mrs. Frank Chancellor was welcomed as a new member. The next meeting was decided to be held Mar. 26, at the home of Mrs. Belson, of Deep Cove. Patricia Bay residents are now in: held 53 times in 1922, the highest weather, and a ceriain amount of in- the field of radio. Mr, T. Clarke) .enaance was 67 and the lowest] ‘eTest was lost as a result. Davidson is busy in the installation|3. sphere was a total attendance of The Rev. H. M. Drummond ad- of a radio and in the near future 2,392 which divided by 53 gives an| dressed the Guild on Wednesday this work will be successfully com- javerage of over 45 each time. The| evening, his subject being ‘“Switzer- ~"pléied. Concerts will be enjoyed | nichest collection was $5.00 and the| land.” At the conclusion of this in- from San Francisco and Los Angies— lowest $2.05. There was a total of teresting paper, Mrs. D. G. MacDon- and elsewhere. $182.00 with an average of $3. 43% ald sang ‘‘An Irish Love Song,” Mrs. M: Towers and daughter, lit-} .ocn time. most pleasing little piece, for which tle Miss - Priscilla, returned trom| The balance sheat showed receipts she was heartily encored. Rev. Mr. Westminster last Friday evening, from the Gospel Meetings Fund, Mr. MeMillen fovored with two very fine where they had been: called on the} illness of her uncle. The tug boat. Des -Brisay from: Genoa Bay called at Patricia Bay last Sunday morning. The C.N.R. S.S. Canora called at! the C\N.R. wharf on Friday, many of] ~ the: ‘Boys’ ‘attending: the dance at Deep The Chess club tournament is over secretary-treasurer, Mr. old tunes—‘‘Men of the North”? and “Mary of Argyle.’”” This week’s fea- ture is a debate—‘‘Resolved, that the world is getting better.” and promises to be mostinteresting. * The W. M. S. held their monthly meeting on Thursday afternoon at the church. The president, Mrs. Mac- Millan, presided, and a véry profit- J. Marshall, treasurer, with dona- ticns making a total of $385.12 with an expenditure of $371.84, leaving ja balance of $13.28. One-fifth of the Sunday, school coilections, $36.40. had been devoted to foreign mis- sions.. The secretary gave figures | showing the progress of the school ifor the past five years. During 1922 jthe average atténdance | increased {from 36 to 45. The reports were! fadopted on the motion at Mr. J. B.} .itime On” Tuesday . afternoon. : | ie ; _Andérson, of Victoria, con- ducted: «the« services at. the ‘Mount éral solos were also enjoyed. a ew a. Mission. Hall, slast Sunday. j , Tha‘mission band held: ‘their social be: -ré-electéd ~ ‘en-masse.:. ‘Carrie . was'a good The names. of the committee are as| "Next; "Sunday, Mar. ‘11, follows: Mr: J.: Marshall, superin- subject. will be “Are the’ depart-. ttendant. Mr. -H. Lovell, secretary- n.P radise: éonscious of-us here jtrasurer, Mr. J.B. Knowles, Mr. s. on arth?” These sermons ‘are’ prov-| R. Baily, Mrs. W. Beswick, Mrs: | very. interesting. Arthur Nunn, Mrs. A, Jones.. The _ ts, David Spencer, of Victoria, is “question of the election of school visitng her mother, Mrs. R. C. Pope,/ trustees was faised by the superin- atthe Bay. . . tendent and discussed. The matter The friends here to whom Mr.!wa allowed to stand over until the “Stanley Rasileigh is khown, will/noxt meeting. The usual votes of ‘congratulate Mr. and Mrs, S. Rash-| thanks concluded a most successful leigh on the birth of a daughter, on meeting. Feb, 1B. Mr. Rashleigh is now resid- ing" at Hilliers, B. C. and will be a Betowion, ot sGarsae‘petss. OAAMIGHTON LOCAL re ra Nunn, of Central Road, AND PERSONAL NEWS. celebratedher birthday last Monday, Mar., 5, the birthday being on Sun-} day, Mar, 4, Many Members of the Orange Lodge 6 ee Visited Saanichton on ol March 3, MEETING OF WOMEN’S INSTITUTE nort reser, who at.their: ‘home kere,” Tre- toria. . "Mrs. D. G. MacDonald was also a passenger on Saturday’s boat. camps there. pee eneee eet een eR, cival find Peter Stibbings, and al making stock of different breeds. (Review Correspundent.) SAANICIITON, Mar. 5.-—-On Sat- ber of visiting Orangemen attended | *@auiice ale endeasuring lo tevas 7 aly = i The regular monthly mecting of monthly sessions. Masiers and Past the Victorian perlod. the Women's Inatitute was held in noon, March 6, 1923. There was only a, fair attendance. The trst part of tha meeting was occupled in Dusiness matters. Mra. Simiater auggested that the question of the “‘{mprovement of school gardens ba entirely composed of the sons of th fone through tho lodgo ralsed to a higher degree to put on an Initiation the work belng carted out In good atyle, After tho sessions closed the! members adjourned to the dining: room and after partaking of refresh» committee to bring ina repert. ~ demonatration by Mra. Simiater on the curing of sheepskins and card- ‘ing of wool was much enjoyed, 1h] nompors wil turn out as well. demonstration being of a very ine structive nattire. At the close of tha! Gathering of the “Ohl Timers" of | meeting tea wa, served, nh delightful Saanich, at the Agricultural Hall, time having been apent. Saanlehton, on the evening of Fri- good time was enjoyed by all, We al Nopo that these large gatherings will continue and hopa more local Mra, Charlea White, atten = jtake charge of arrangements in con- nection with the holding of on real “Ol. Time’ gathering of the pilo- s eonumeraatetiaahaaaeal The Girist W.A. held a very jolly meoting, Monday ovoning, at the noory and aons of ploneers of San- homo of Mra, T. Harrison, where an ich. exeellont roport was given by tho treagurer, Miss KE. Whiting, of «hal J. A, Maynard, of Victoria, will bo; aale of artificlal roacs, home-cooking Of hand and wil deliver a tecture mutate, On Saturday ovening, Mar. 10 basketball frame will bo played in a eet Jeaving v total of $16.47, The iris! On, “Early Days In Victoria, Cariboo, | will be followed by a card party. \ .. Wha to thank ail wha ao kindly helps nd the Cai.boo Trail” and old thing Rood crowd to expectod. . d pat hortoywe Tr Caandeh tao he thy * UO Lo dude Dade aidy ouGle BU GGuo serra acres fps sainieliemetitadmnioaeaed trated by lantern aides, (hin will be t athlete Darke A Kreat treat, and of great historical jintereat, * Patronize your home papar. Gat your hye 6 AW Nee oyherrintinn VWrt the District. (Continued on next column) i (Continued on page two) ISLANDS AND SAANICH GAZETTE , storm, g Mi i as follows: The Sunday school was disorganized during the recent S tiss Hulme is the new nurse at able devotional hour was. spent. Sev-| Pty ; turned: on Saturday morning to Vic-| Mrs. Cufi. Brackett and family ex- ‘pect to leave this week for Welling-|5Parks falling from above and found ton, where they will reside during|that a hole had been burnt right Cliff's employment in the lumber|through the kitchen floor, under- The poultry men are all busy with preparations for this season's hatch, and each seenis to be fairly enthusi-| astic in his individual line. Some; Jare going in for day-old chicks, some for layers, and others for just poul- try. Mr. H. W. Purden is advertis- ing laying stock, as are also S. Per- claim to have some splendid record- earliest ploneers, viz-—-F. Turgoose, Marcotta, W. Mitchell and M, Dean, left In the hands of tho educational ments there were speeches, and oa Nefreshments are in charge of the following Iacleas Convenor, Myra, A. Mackenzie, nesiated byt Mra. FB. Tur- goose, Mra. J. K. Black, Mre, R, EK. ime. Mra, Walter Thomsen, Mra. , | month from all lodges were pre-| Tho committes are a guarantee of the. Wesley Hall, on Tueaday He After the uaual business waa|the success of the gathering, and ar (NTERESTING FULFORD “| | . Crawford, Mra M. Dean, Mra. Master of ceremonies, Mr. B. sacwenins weemere ine swan eoee ety eons eenqeeemsen day, Mar. 9, 1923, : o® Blackburn. Lerelure storta at 7.20 GIRLS W. AL A committes has been formed tol pm. sharp, Friday, Mar. 9, 1923, / Agricultural Hall, Saanichton. Miss Thains’ orchestra will furniah the 7 a THE PAPER WITH THE DISTRICT NEWS OFFICE: THIRD STREET, SIDNEY $2.00 PER YEAR, IN ADVANCE SIDNEY, VANCOUVER ISLAND, B. C., THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1923 ms ’ . NEWS BUDGET FROM MOUNT NEWTON __|NEWSY PARAGRAPHS WEEKLY NEWS NOTES FROM GANGES a , nni : ing y tt * Very Successful Meeting of \W. A. Anniversary Meeting Held in ne Many Enjoyed the Whist Drive veal wes Interes({nz Items Sent = in ° -_ . a Schoolroom on Tucsday, P Wast t . sag Held Last Monday Feb oe at. Port: Washington for This Week's : Afternoon | raary a Last Week Issue , r Mar. 5.—The an- eR ned nae . ; (Review Correspondent) MT. NEW TON, ae aa %3 nday {Review Correspondent.) . (Review Correspondent.) PATRICIA BAY, Mar. 5.—The oo, meeting aa Ca hela in the|__PENDER ISLAND, Mar. 6.—Last| GANGES, Mar. 6.—Miss Mary February W. A. meeting of Holy sco cont Ce was weeks’ whist drive at Port Washing-|polt, of Victoria, is visiting her sis- a ~_|schoolroom, Breed’s Cross Road, ON) .5) was the chief centre of attrac- Trinity cnurch which had to be post-} . e Te a jTuesday. Feb. 27. The chair was!,; h t interesting feature be- poned on account of the inclemency: tion, the most inte ing Tear Mrs. Jack James returned from . taken by Mr. J. Marshall, who stated), h a eat The first | + ~ on of the recent weather was held last|. ° - oR Ai ing the grand appregate. e Vancouver where she has been visit- in his remarks that 25 different|jqies’ prize was won by Mrs. H. G. ing her mother, Mrs. Lynes. Mr. C. Toynbee lost one of his ter, Miss Ruth Holt, at Ganges. young cows in the recent snow week-end in Victoria. John Gibson received word that his father had been killed in an auto accident in’ Moravia last week. Mr. George Eaton, of Winnipeg, paid a short visit to his brother, : Miss Beatrice Wilson spent : QO. Eaton and fan.ly, of Gang. ». Mrs. S. Gregory is spending a few days in Victoria visiting her mother, Mrs. Holt. the Lady Minto hospital, in the place of Miss Willetts. Miss Phylis Barrodaily left last Wednesday for Victoria “where she entered for trairung at the Jubilee hospital. The second performance ot “‘Jane’”’ was given on Thursday evening to a crowded house, everyone enjoying the play. A number from Mayne and Galiano Island also came over for Baker and Mrs. Collins (violin and piano) furnished the music, playing seyerai selections which were ap- preciated. After the performance a flash light picture of the troupe was made. Tea was served in the dining room by Mrs. J. Young and the floor was cleared for danding. The follow- ing-is a list. of.:characters: Capt. {Best, as Charley”“Shackleton, Mr.-C. L. “Cropper as Mr. Kershaw, Mr.,.Gil- ie: ‘Harvey. as, Mrs: Pixten.- “The play WaS ‘so: much enjoyed’ that ‘a request has been..made.that it be repeated some time in the near future. Late one. evening last week Tom- my McMurdo on entering the cellar of his home at Lonz Harbor, noticed {neath the stove. It was put out of Victoria. McKenzie; _Anah Jackson and Guide Mistress ros M. Matthews. Bradbury: Se A social evening win ‘be. branch Navy. League cy am Canad “ the Deep Cove: Social. Hall,- 7 pm., Friday, Mar. 23: the ‘presi: NEWS OF THE WEEK: dent of the B.C. division «of. , the league will present the Deep Cove: FROM MIAYNE ISLAND charter, A concert will be given by the band of the Boy’s Naval Brigade‘ This Issue dance, aM . . gs * (Review Correspondent.) Mr. and Mrs. G. Smith, of Breed’s . daughter, Mrs. C, White, over: the too bad the Mayne Island items mis-} yooy-ond. a quite: obvious—a visit in a motorjtake place in the Deep Cove Social boat to Victoria—so The Review| Hell, on Friday evening, Mar. 16, at items already written, sealed and S00 p.m. . stamped were carried around until ° a eee Wednesday afternoon so were matl-]/ INTERESTING FULFORD ed wo late for publication, sorry,| . HARBOR NEWS ITEMS but there is after all full excuse, for . ee , after living on a quiet island in the (Continued from column four) Guill of Georgia such as Mayne you,ous. Some person or persons havo ean imagine how carried away your] been distributing poison wholesale correspondent was when sho arrived) around peoples’ doorsteps In this In tho metropolis and found herself; nelghborhood, The motive in the doa _ in the very centre of one of the most] truction of all doga with a view, 10... . ane rnOtnnnre nema joyed mést tn Victoria was a service} the poison although some of them - In. the cathedral schoolrooms Wed-] have been saved by tho prompt uaa: ralning cats and dogs the room waalof dogs tx justified by tho damage © |packed, U Hsten to Mr. Rowe, tho} thoy do ia a matter tn which there: apritual bealer, unfortunately hojymay be some room for dobata, but. . has given out so much of his vitality] the Indlacriminate sentterIng of pol- in thia work that his madical adviser] son where anything may got at-it-la me has told him though not!ing organ] indicated by tho result to dato is a jently wrong he must rest for twelvelerime for whieh the perpetrator : solid weeks, otherwise he may bel should be punished aevercly, aa called to a higher plane hefore Ns} Asa result of a potition direulated — cane nei aie tenet Tho telephone which used to bel work Is fully established hore. Nolin the Beaver Point diatrict recontly, at Mra, ddwards' homg 48 being moev-; doubt others will step in and carry! Mr. Jordan, of Victoria,.ds one the ed into the home of Mr. T. Reid. Itien the work while he ia resting, but] island surveying «a possible route for will be a publle station as hereto-| 1 for one shall bo very glad to have} a road to connect the Beaver Point the opportunity of Hatening to Mrjroad at Mr. James Akerman’s farm rj Rowe agaln. It ts interesting to find; with the Cusheon Lake road thus Mr. Rowe's wife ia n aister of Mra. giving Heaver Point a shorter con« in Hicks, who used to reside on Gallons] nection with Ganges and making the Inland. To went acrosa Ohe gulf initerritory Ghrough which It passin the Princess Victorian and} have not} more accoanible, . taken this passage for years, in fact Mr. Jordan in saying at the White the last Ume was when I went home] yyouse, during the war. 1 was wiruch with resin Sei nennenenasonnnnnon cae wy ry] the aeente beauty aw we ontered tho, We would lke, to have that mews: Parvawas, FO LABU Ligh) ea tii lop vl, when tt ds news, ut be.wure tl te., ft ory height to guide the vensels safely WW) jog. to. There are other reportera in. and te ndd to the charm waaia more! the dlatelet, but they aametimen nee Tepronent: : (Continued on pare a) The Hevlow,