_ SAANIC “H PENINSULA AND GULF ISLANDS REVIEW Formerly Sidney and Islands Review and Saanich Gazette) ESTABLISHED 1912 oy Member of B.C, Division, Canadian Weekly Newspapers’ Association _ An independent weekly newspaper circulating through 20 local “Post. Offices and Ten Rural Routes throughout the famous SAANICH ., PENINSULA and beautiful GULF ISLANDS. HUGH J. McINTYRE, Publisher and Editor. ELIZABETH G. MciINTYRE, Associate Editor. . Telephones—Sidney : Office, 28; Residence, 27. “Issued on Wednesdays at the Review Office, 1042 Third Street, hy ~ SIDNEY, Vancouver Ishind, B.C. Sut dseription (strictly in advauce): oe $1.00: per year in Canada, $1.50 per year in the United Scates. a 4 .. “Copy for display advertisements must be in the Review Office NOT 3&3 “LATER THAN MONDAY NUON, Classitied Ads.. Coming Events, Ae ’- Cards of Thanks,:and In Memorism, mus: be in NOT LATER THAN a ay -, TUESDAY NOON. - Classified and Coming Eveuts advertisements are charged for on a ‘flat rate of only one cent per word, per issue. No adv ertisement accepted Ff ‘for less than 25c. N¢ Cards of Thanks, and In Memoriam, $1.00 each. RF - Advertising Rate Cards furnished upon request. - All Letters to the Editor must be signed by the writer for publicn- ‘tion. No exception: will be made in this matter. Se, ‘Subscribers failing to receive the Review in due time are asked to Le notify us immediately and another copy will be sent. “The Review is sent to all subscribers until definite instructions. are _received to discontinue and all arrears for same are paid. ma The Saanich Peninsula and Gulf Islands enjoy the most equable climate in all Canada! . Average winter temperature, 40 above; average summer temperature, 60. above. Not too hot—not too cold. "It is the “aim of. the Review to assist inthe development of this magnificent area “and. the co-operation of ‘all organizations and-citizens in working for. the Beis -BOBETTE BEAUTY We PERMANENT WAVING spr acme eens meets @hristmas Suggestions Fancy Chocolates Priced from 10c up Christmas Mixed Candy Christmas Crackers Mixed Nuts S3- We have a large stock of Christmas Tobaccos Wis Third Street SwebwiniVwis SALON particularly Specialize in Our work is distinctive DELIVER *Phone 181 ——— Sidney, B.C. Cranberries Oranges Tinsel Ornaments Sets of Tree Lights Extra Tree Bulbs Obituaries WILLIAM WHITING It was with sorrow that resi- dents of North Saanich learned of . de ait Mitt betterment of ‘all concerned is respectfully solicited. Room A, Campbell Building, the denth 7 illiam Whiting, ph Cor. Douglas and Fort Sixth Street, Sidney, on Sunday, nee py : d 2 — Victoria, B.C. Dee. 14th, at St. Joseph’s Hospi- "SIDNEY, V1, B.C., Wednesday, December 17, 1941 LGStESn SED —n te tal, Victoria, — The late Mr. Whiting was well HAVE YOUR known throughout the district, THIRTIETH YEAR ; With, this issue the. Review starts its thirtieth year of publication — — heaving first seen the light of day on Decem- ber. 18th,’ 1912. a : In 29 years ‘the ‘Review. -has..seen many changes. In_ 1912 the boom. was on — real estate agents were seting new. subdivisions to. clients. that expected to “clean- -up” . : practically no time flat! Today we are in the greatest war “the. world has - ever seen. Today. we have in Sidney's vicinity one of the greatest defence: bases ‘in the. British Empire... An. 1912 iti is: true there were rumblings in Europe preceding’ the German: declaration of war in 1914 — _ and strange’ to relate Germany again. is endeavoring. to domin- ‘ate: ‘the - world” after. going. through» the world’s. ‘greatest . onflict u up. to ‘the. -présent: war. Germany. was supposed to. ave. been beaten — but. has. made: ‘a come- pack that has. ‘startled. the world. Now: we have a Germany. that threatens B ‘matic: oie ee but today thousands: are » just: awaiting ‘the: time when: they, are. able to dispose of their holdings, and : ‘the next, 29. -years: will gee many times. the, development on, : during the 29 years we. have just completed. | SAND ‘AND ‘WATER _ 7 - Visitors to Sidney are asking what the boxes of sand along Beacon Avenue are for, The answer, of course, is that they are for use in extinguishing incendiary bombs in case of an aly raid, Citizens throughout the ‘Saanich Peninsula and Gall, to send Overseas for Christmas 770 Fort St. — Victoria, B.C. MAKE KNOWN. “YOUR wish | ‘Christmas: “The F Review star ts ite thirtieth ; year. in. 1 the » belief that. t HN. The . the Saanich Peninsula and Gulf Islands that has taken place 7 7 . pipes, i My Cigars, Cigarettes, Tobaccos, all in’ Chrintmasay wrap- ff 4 pings. ti 4 Non a Laid EAH PHOTO taken early by GIBSON’S GIBSON’S STUDIO having resided here for the past 31 years. registrar of voters for the Islands electoral years was employed by My. vey of the Local Meat Market and later at the Sidney’Post Office un- til recent. months when he retired For 30 years he was the district and for some Har- owing to ill health. ; oe Make Use of Our Up-To-Date “Laboratory for Water Analysis GODDARD & CO. Manufacturers A-K Boiler Fluid - Anti-Rust for Surgical Instruments ~ and Sterilizers : ‘SIDNEY. ———_—— B.C. “EL A. “Morris” i -Tobacconist,.. for “the. Very. Best In Smokes! . Agents for: ~ : - Balkan -Sobrani. Tobaccos. | - and Cigarettes, ! Dobie's “Four Square” Tobnaccos,.. State Express Cigarettes, DUNHILL, COMOY, LOEWE and BARLING ve MORRIS, LID. | Migtablished 1892 ° 2 = VEG TOIIA B. 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Besides his widow he leaves to mourn his loss two daughters, © Mrs. R. T. Moore and Mrs. W. McAdams,.and.two grand- daughters, all of Victoria, and one — sister Jand. : ed. today™ --Funeral . (Hayward’s) Chapel, Vic-. ° ~-toria, with Rev. | : ‘ciating. - A. turday, He Catholic Church, Fulford Harbour, a0 ather Scheclen. taking charge” of | : the service; the remains being. laid .. 10. yest. in the Catholic’ ‘Cemetery. : 1 Sands” Mortuary « ; “pittiont.: pee a VICTORIA The deceased, who was 64 years was born in Hornsea, ‘and: two brothers in Eng- - Funeral services ‘were conduct (Wednesday) » at “B.C, “one. son, Michael ‘Gyvess all of Salt Pa ‘Spring Island: George, « ‘of “Cowichan; one sister, _ im. Mrs. Alex.: Hulkanum, of: Dunean;. 1B gr andehildren. and. eight: great: : * grandchildren, oO ‘one br ‘other,’ The. funeral took lace on Sa- Dee, 13th,. at. St.” Paul’s Ltd. were the undertakers. |: FULFORD The basketball game and dance arranged to wke place on Friday, last week, between Chemainus and Salt Spring Island in the Fulford Gomimunity tai, were postponed due to the blaekout, The service at St. Mary's Church, Fulford, was at 2 pam. on Sunday instend 7 a ™, Mrs, Ns Massel has. home to Fulford after wv short vinit. Vietor in on Miuraday, last week, Mrs: W, a ‘Gamble, Victoria, “achooy, Inspieetor, “wine 7 watent aut Fulford Inn. —_ My i “ Layaye: atrdet,: Who Was, his-hame with his. son, Ma amy nH ad some Hinioi oes “SAT URNA ISLAND MrT. Zuecole from Cochrane, chorea arvlved with: three lilred rien sd fall tavming equipment tiv owork hia preperty on the intend. Mrs. A. M. Foster tert to spend 1 Tow oweelks ine Vancouver, | BR. C, ‘Funeral Co. Ltd. HAY WARDISY Wr abe bo poh hed nuee VBOT sont ata, Completa Funerals marked in. plain alyures, Charges, modorate |... LADY ATTENDANT. | . 134 Broughton St, Victoria 1 ‘Phone: B9014, G7070, B40G6 Re ili Hayward, M ang.Dir. Cr re saa ROYAL OAK INSTITUTE MEETING HELD . Av Sutton ‘offi-.’ “Intirnieat was: ‘made: at: “ . ~ Roxal Oak: Burial Parks. ees Chief : “Vietoria, ROYAL OAK, Dec. 17. "The Royal Oak Women’s Institute held their monthly meeting in the Community Hall on Thursday at- ternoon with Mrs. A. Rankin, vice-president, in the chair. Mrs. A. D. Corker presented the finan- cial statement. A Christmas gift will be sent to the institute's adopted patient at the Solarium. Permission was granted to the A.R.P. wardens for the use of the institute room. Two hundred pounds of wool for blankets have been sent to Fairfield Mills. An old-time dance will be held on Friday, Dec. 19th, and another old-time dance will be held on New Year’s. Eve. Donations towards the mobile kitchen unit were received. ~The annual meeting was also held, with the president, Miss K. Oldfield, in the chair. Teachers from Royal Oak and Prospect Lake Schools were wel- comed. Annual reports were presented by Mrs. E. R. Heal and Mrs. A. D. Corker. The president thanked all fel- low officers and members for their loyal support during the year and Mrs. Rankin presented a bouquet of pink carnations to her and bou- quet of chrysanthemums to Mrs. Heal and Mrs. Corker. A letter of thanks will be sent to Mr. ing the books. Miss Oldfield presented Mrs. Rankin with a gift for her untir- ing work during the year. ~Conveners and committees will “be formed at the January meet- ing. oe Officers eeese for the ensuing year were: President——Miss .K. Oldfield. kine: Seeretary—-Mrs. E “R: ‘Heal. Jéngs,:1 B. Hoole: and J W. Barri R. W. Hamblett for audit-. Vice- President. —_ . Mrs: A. Ran. :.Tre sasurer—Mrs. A. -D: ‘Corker: ool oe ‘Directors —_ -Mesdames. Je. We Sa Bee DORMAN’S BIER’S STORE where you get Quality and. BRUSH and COMB SETS— 1.75 to 16.50 NECKWEAR— All boxed ............ 50c to 1.50 SHIRTS— Newest patterns 2.00 to 7.00 MUFFLERS— Wools or silks.... SOX— Here we shine ....50c to 2.50 DRESSING GOWNS— Wools or silks....3.95 to 25.00 1.25 to 5.50 Selection GLOVES— . Unlined or lined..1.50 to 4.50 HANDKERCHIEFS— Initials or plain ....15¢ to 75¢ SMOKING COATS— aaceceecenceeees 6.50 to 15.00 SUSPENDERS and GARTER eaeeeceeeceececees 75¢ to 2.56 OVERCOATS— 19.50 to 45.00 19.50 to 45.00 1 j= MILIFARY, NAVAL OR AIR FORCE OUTFITS = | The Jarwest Men’s Stock in Town -- Many noveltics for Christmas buying O. H. DORM AN LTD. 1328 Douglas Street sent ae Syrian ion ae “DRESSES. _ from, Dna Sa Sneq Syeda, Ta z mA Thrill On CHRISTMAS Morning When They Find a Gilt From THE STORK SHOP ’ Satin Pyjamas and Nighties, From Silk Slips and Panties | ' COATS ‘BATHROBES Smocked. In silks, and Chenillés, Flannels : velvets: and wools. ‘COAT SETS - Cosy Slippers Dainty. and Practical: Gif ts for Baby © FOR LITTLE BOYS. _ Suits in wools and corduroys. cand pullovers. Kid Glovés:and Mitts. Tweed Coats and: Coat’ Sets. veliable -firms we, Victoria, B.C. SEK fat SaaS daa tan 5 (BUA » Boots. and: Oxfords : Swoutes So Humpiey | ; Pa 5 iy his: "Barentsy : Payne, ‘before. leaving for. oth oe. as ‘where: ‘he Ww iE Yesume, his. train ing. a4 vis. the guest, of: Mrs. Chris, Perry, friends. in Vancouver, 7 “After light even ‘at: their darkest, * as 0. Franks of Prince Rupert “Miss Mary: MeDonaid’ Ais lett to apend the. Christmas. season with a visit ‘to Vancouver ins. the Blackout our islind.roads-seem Sees = d ee fm wa aye : ey eat Praca ew ~ Rest Bane ‘Sachin ae HOSPITAL SERVICE: et “ME DICAL --- SURGICAL — MATERNITY : “Physician's Consultation: Service.., Saturday ) ine by appointment. After. 9 p.m.-——Dr. W. H, Roberts, ! 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