This paper: cireulates through the following Post Offices throughout the Saanich Peninsula and Gulf Islands: BEAVER POINT, BRENTWOOD BAY, FULFORD HARBOUR, GALIANO ISLAND, GANGES, JAMES a ISLAND, KUPER ISLAND, MAYNE ISLAND, MUSGRAVE, NORTH GALIANO, PENDER ISLAND, PORT WASHINGTON, PROSPECT LAKE, ROYAL OAK, SAANICHTON, SATURNA ISLAND, SIDNEY, SOUTH PENDER ISLAND, and TOD INLET TWENTY-EIGHTH YEAR, No. 27 SIDNEY, Vancouver Island, B.C., Wednesday, June 19, 1940 GARDEN PARTY cussing courses open. to High \ Last - inure Hews items ROY AL 0 AK Civilian Protection . Committee (A.R.P.) “Inkspot”’ Raises Over $26.00 For Red Cross STRAWBERRY Under the direetion of Major Hard working “Inkspot” (North Saanich School paper) officials, Moodie, Provincial Civil Protee- assisted by enthusiastic payents and friends, turned out a good job on PARTY 20TH tion officer, a committee is being -_ Friday at the school display in their final drive for Red Cross funds. As ? organized for the North Saanich a result of their candy and cake sale and of the donations of many good ROYAL OAK, June 19.—-The ‘istrict, to deal with. any emer- friends, the “cent a week” contributions of the “Red Cross Supporters’ Royal Oak Women’s Institute met 8encies arising out of war condi- Club” were boosted to $26. 56. This makes the club’s total contributions on Thursday, June 13th, inthe tions, F. J. Baker, J.P., of Sid-. for the year to date $34.00. institute Hall with the president, "CY acting as district warden, Alan Horth did some good work when he rounded ‘ap candy for Miss K. Oldfield, in the ehair. The district will be divided into about 70 bags. Much credit for the. success of the drive is also due to , It was reported by Miss Eva | 20M¢S: with wardens and assist- ‘Sydney Lines, the secretary, who has given liberally of his time'to make Phillips, treasurer, ‘that 1,000 #nts in cach zone, particulars of collections. throughout the. year. The club wishes to thank all who cigarettes had been sent to the which will be announced later. assisted them in any way. Beaver Club in London for dis- All Ex-Service Men Invited To This Meeting fina ™"™" "=" NORTH SAANICH A special meeting of all ex-service men on the Saanich A donation was sent to the Tu. HIGH SCHOOL Peninsula: for. the. purpose of organization will be held on bereular Veterans. NOTES Monday next, June 24th, at 8 p.m., in the Orange Hall, Saanich- . oo. ton. All ex-service men of whatever rank or age are urged to An expression of appreciation . : b ge ar g ; sgs ' Thursday at 3:30 p.m. parents . be present. YOU tell the other fellow — in case he does not of flashlights the institute had sent ; : d : . earlier in the year was read from ¢ to meet with the board an ; _ + #¢ this, notice. Major R. Mitchell, Aldershot, Eng- the principal at North Saanich = eS ee, ; 4 _ | Teachers Campaign For Ambulance Funds rand. School with the purpose of as - The campaign of ‘the teachers of Greater Victoria for funds to supply an ambulance for the Red Cross has passed well beyond the first: half of its objective. In.some schools the teachers have supported it one hundred percent. Teachers. who have not yet been canvassed are urged ‘to send their contributions in immediately to one of the following mem- - bers of the committee: Miss Gordon, 1326 Woodland Road, Victoria; ; Miss Alward,. Victoria High School; Arthur.Vogee, Sidney. tions are welcomed from all whe sympathize with this work. a To Raise: Funds For Guide Camping va To craise funds for. camping. expenses the ‘local ‘Guide Le Company are holding. a: garden ‘party on Saturday, June 29th, oat the home of -Mr. and Mrs. Wm. (Whiting, Sixth. St., Sidney. as :. The necessity for ‘ ‘carrying on’ in: the usual way makes °* "S aimping.’ an: important. item and the: Guides invite all their . z i friends to. vattend the event. : Contribu- Large Attendance A ee erni. and: to.’ ‘show: the: par ents. and: “A quiet wedding took place i in’ Vietoria atthe home of. ‘the offici- ating. minister, Rev. F..W. McKin-. non, on” Tuesday’ evening, June ~“¥1th,. when, Mary Antionette Burn- ‘ston - beeame® the: bride ‘of “Ernest William ‘Supsford, both of Sidney. Mr, ‘and: Mrs, Sapsford will make their: home in--their newly cone structed home on the waterfront, oY Third Street. SPECIAL FARES ON RAILWAYS — : FOR. JULY 1ST Dominion Day, july Ist, which “filly on Monday,” will carry with it. another: long’ weekend holiday “friends. of! ‘pupils. attending’ North: _ throughout the year an. ‘excellent fe Adjaindt Miley i in os * -display . was ‘staged: Friday, June -an . ae eee a Pee “interested | friends, in the district , ‘LOC AL COUPLE “were in: attendance and: thoroughly 7 » Junior - choir: were especially en- : joyed. AS! Was-also the numbers by. © The ‘junior, boys showed" ‘their. talent ‘in their aprons which, will, the “Fashion Parade” by the girls of Grades 8 ‘ind 9, who: showed ; Creating special interest was the metal work and wood work year, The home economics class RET: an cond pupils. of the, school forthe. “= fine work. done during the ‘pant Sa HAS: THRILLING. necording too wnnouneement by. de ’ o Ay Brass, seeretary, Ganadiun ‘Saanich’ Consolidated © School. the . “ 14th,” in the school: auditorium. ~ master Max Chalk. “enjoyed ‘the © program: of « songs, ; ICTORIA the violin club: members, who ‘are Vv 7 “he used next ‘year for metal work.” 7 the dresses they -had made during room in which was displayed all ae tea: following. the. program, co term. EXPERIENCE ere = Railway ‘Anwociation. “work. which ’ vhas been. we ope ‘large number: of parents and. es music. and dances. ° Songs: by.-the ~~ taught. ‘by Miss Elisabeth * ‘Sledge. : “Achighlight of the program’ was: the year, the work completed during the Much eredit-is due the teachers. GANGES BOY , vovered by bargain railway fares, Phone fares, badedon-the xinglo- fave. nnd a quarter, will, apply on : us ae “young min: from* Ganiges,” ‘yoth Canadian Pacifie ‘and’ Cana- Private, Henry Seymour, son. of) dian’ National Railways: hetween _ Mp and) Mrsv Carl Seymour, had "yy ‘stations In. Cunada, thrilling, experience ‘yucently” They willbe sald June, apt an, x ‘wii on getive erviee overseas 43) a pam, duly. lst) with return: i sOrViNg with the Princess Patri- limit Tuesday, July 2nd, Ghoreh, Sidney, held Jts annual plenic.at the home of: Mra, Jd... MeNell, orta’ Ray. on TMhoraday, June 18th. = Phe wiveseand Awabanda of the members were Invited and about their ship» followed by sevoral “more, necessilating. the ‘crew: take ing to the lfe-honta, They just * grevt eleny whey the boat caink. Ine “atend of thedt lite-bont’ being plek- oad np it drifted away and for two days fonted about, finally. rene. 80.. were -preaent.. Supper ane Ane, Hebriden wath the aid of ao ot yed on the “hand compass, oar and: torn ‘galle,: The erewomade lHgeht: of thair ex- epurionee and-snid that despite wet _, @lothes und luvk of Yood Mey Vaud “puifered no hardahipie. oo Roth boys were with the 2nd> Battalion, Cimadian Scottish Regi- ‘mont, and ‘at the outbreak of the war’ transferred © to° the: ‘Pats. and ’ went overgdame cee : ‘ning devoted: to: games and: a aos elal time, t. the whole group were taken by Ay Mears, A mont enjoyable thine swan had cand hearty. votes thanks were accorded to. Mra, MeNeil und the Indios who pro- “arrangements, © : : Dean, Mrs. J, J. -Anderson . and cla’s -Canadiin Light) Infantry, “voung. Seymour. and: Lanea-Cor- re _ Ok poral Lawrence Nichols ‘of “View Choty Pienic At Home. toria. were serving as) machine. . * gunner “watchdogs” aboard a 900 Of Mrs. MeNeil ton eraft when oa shell atruel The choir of St. Pawl'a United “Maravilla Bench,” Rob” wan Jawa and bie ayes Photos of the choir and, aot” ‘vided tho - supper and miido, the A letter was also read from Mrs, Appleby, London, England, a. lady who, although over 70 years of age, is engaged in working 12 hours per day in war work, The .question of re-establish- ment. of Canadian: soldiers after the war was discussed. ° The institute’s annual basket picnic. will beheld at..Sayward’s. Beach.on August 8th.. A. strawberry card party will be | “held tomorrow evening, June 20th,’ at: 8 o’clock. : The arts and crafts. “‘committée _ : served refreshments, at the: close Sle OF: the meeting: : 2 id whielt ‘June: 12th, “in the: oa. of. Dri. ae Mrs... E.. ..H- Lawson’s home, Kindly. ent by ‘athem: for: the. occasion.: The only. stall, . one - “of. home . ‘cooking,. was. in charge’ of ‘Mrs, ‘8. > Wagg-and:-Miss: M;: -Lees: - .. Teas,’ under: the convenership of ‘Mrs. Colin Mouat and Mrs, -R. ~ Toynbee, ‘assisted’. by’: Miss H. others, were’ served :at small. :dee- orated tables. arranged | in arbours “and on’ the lawn, The proceeds. derived froin: ‘the 7 afternoon’ 8 .. proceedings .. will -.be Sports | oe Sum of $65.00 At 24th’ May. Sports ‘was: cleared yah te eae of My fessor | from. the. University of ‘B. C. _ported by .the secretary: of * the’ . Park Society. | : Members of the ‘board of direc. : tors: wish to thank all those who’ «helped sin any: way ‘to make. the day. the. success. “it was. : Ladies’ Aide School students at North ‘Saanich next term. with students in -Grades 7: to. 12 next term will make a point of attending. ‘ It is hoped. all-parents Plans for the JointSchool Bas- ket Picnic on Tuesday, June 25th, are rapidly tees are arranging for‘a good. ‘pro- gram of sports, with ’a generous | prize fund being subscribed to by ‘citizens of the district. wish to donate to: this prize’ fund are -asked to communicate . with oe any ‘member ‘of: the, teaching. staff. All’are ‘asked to note: : ; yt / 1—Students:, maturing. Commit- ‘Any who | will caicable cats _ their own: “schools - Tuesday, The sum of approximately | $65. celebrations * in * Sidney: it North . “Saanich War; : Memorial: placed towards the. funda of tie - party. will be opened by..Mrs. H: ee Tod. “Coleman, AT GANGES ON JULY 6TH GANGES, June 19.—The regu-- lar monthly meeting of the Salt Spring Island Branch of the Wo- man’s Auxiliary was held Friday afternoon in Ganges Inn. The president, Mrs. H: Moorhouse, was in the chair. ; ; Plans were made for the trans- portation of chairs, benches, etc., and also for the drawing of post- ers for the annual garden fete and sale to be held on Thursday, July 4th, in the grounds of Formby House, the home of, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Cropper, Ganges. Mrs, Carl Seymour was appointed tea con- vener and all other arrangements completed for that, occasion, ~ Subscriptions were renewed to the “Log of Columbia” and to the monthly “Bulletin” and a donation made ‘towards the inscription of Mrs. Colin Cumins name on the Book of Remembrance. . It. was decided to hold a meet-. ing at the-home of. Mrs.. E.: Walter ‘for. the settling of accounts con- nected ‘with the garden fete. ings. until Friday, Sept. 18th. Ww. Norton.: cane Garden Party ‘Next : : Paul’ S. Women’ Ss: ‘Association to be. held’ on: ‘Wednesday,. June, 26th, at the’home.of: ‘Mr, ‘and: Mrs. _Simister, ’ Roberts’. Bay ° ‘Inn, id: =. “ney; from 2: :30° to ‘6: p.m... Th The effort is being made to pay. off’ the mortgage and it. is hoped. that everyone -will’ ‘do their, best. ‘Refreshments will, Be A Very Successful Event FULFORD, June 19. Mhurs- day afternoon, June ath, the South Salt. Spring Island: Women's “Anatitute held (its postponed ‘ecla- ‘bration at: Fulford; under perfect “weather conditions, At 1:46 pm, the amall nage ‘Jett Mr, Graham's. grounds. for the ‘hal, © This) was headed by. the ‘pretty Many Queen float in which this uncrowned queen (Doreen “Ritehen) © “Taabella.” ‘Point, ewid' her nitendants were’ seated, also = othe. -Httle page, “making rT pralty “addition. with his. colorful: -coxtume: 208. purple: und yellows, male ng “The ‘quéen looked very ‘pratt dressed jn whites Ineher hand she earriod a, bouquet of, pink and, “white snapdragons hor. ‘attendants were alsa in white, their. bouquata were delphiniums, pink. and white. snapdrngons nnd other flowors, -Kollowing the queen's float wore faur decorated bicyeles and four Inieyales. On their arrival at the hall the president, Mra, Wm, Hamilton, an- nounced that. the crowning of the “queen was nbout to take place by ex- Queen vot Lit, The erewn. was presented to her on a eushion by the Wettle’ pare (Buddy Laundry), which ashe “heads after which the: little: queen people for electing Ver. We Wer attendants wore Sheila Wrenton, who represented tho Bur- sroyne Bay School; Margaret Wenn, Changes, Retna Dewhurst,. queen ~ prneionel) placed an the’ ereon's © “Mya, 7 Catrns, Mra, Laundry, nasiated - by. Mra, A. Blagy, Mr. Nt MeLonngin, “qnoke a few awvords,, thanking: Aho: The. queen was “promented with | oooh pretty gold locket and chain, tho” attendants received similar gifts, the queen also received a -purae containing a small sum of money; ‘the page aldo receivad a little. gift.” North? Vernon) was’ The ‘candidate: for ‘the ® ‘End Sehool’ (Ann sunuble to attend, The © float “Wen: covered with -white,, which was decorated with vari-enlored” flow- OPN, decorated with: varie -colored stream ors forming WV fan. shape,’ from thiae long colored «paper. aLreamera: rep- -:. resenting reing: were. attached to = two large blue ‘and ‘yellow: butter. lien, Aiving a-vory. fairy-Hke. aps. pearince,. ng if the were. driving the cat Winnera for the hest ‘decorated hieyele--1, Billy Caldars 2, Harold Kaye, Trieyeles~—1, Eric Bings: 2, Roy Lee, Lucky Quean Draw (o Ibs. cof: fee)---Misa Pearl Grosart, Father hy A. Scheolen and G, St, Dennis, “Teo eronm; soft drinks, ate, atall © convener ~~ Mra, Drummond, nae, ~ 41) wated by Mra, f. Corn sa and Miss Gladys Shaw. | Qui ch. Cal chub Wn, “Namilton, ' “Content. “Mrae: Mra. W. Graham. — Sparta Convener-—-Mra, Ay Hope od, Margaret Henn, Sadie Heels. burn, assiated by Mra, Laundry, Father iA, Scheelen, Capt, Drum mond, Afternoon: Ten Committes “ exeoptlonally | pretty ‘this yeary. ‘thebody’ was: “At: the, back” n large arch oe butterfiies a Pocus ys ae Mrs, J, Cairns, assisted ‘by Mrs, Pr, C, Mollet, Mrs. R..Melennan.- Danee -Commilttee—-Mra, Drom. ‘mond, “Mrs..M. Gyves o>: ‘Supper wo Mrs, ‘Cairns, Briggs. The. members “sneh a suecess, stitute: funds. Batons. - The proceeds: front Pua amounted to; ‘$22, : THE: ‘WINNERS, ay Roy Lo, 1,. Joan St, Dennia; Henn’ RBoyn, 50 ‘yards, 0. and undor—1, Bobby Jimmy Donkeraley; Rush; 8, Uarold: Kaye, Girls, 50 ynrds, @ and undor-~ 1, Joun Roberts; 2, “§, Dorothy Rush,’ Boya, 100 yards, Wilfred Robortay. -2,: Bings; 8, Denis St, Donnia, ; Covey Tamloyy 's Gyven;. 3, Huruka Nakabure.: hee, Ernie Rrenten, ° 3, Deena Gyves, .. Boys, open rer, “(Plansa turn to Page Four) © The | - date was fixed for Saturday, July 6th.. There.-will-be no more-meet-_ ‘Tea: hostesses for the: afternoon : were ‘Mrs. -\H. Johnson - and | = of: ‘Deep : Cove, ; wife of Dr. Coleman, ‘ret: ae » retired “pro: "speeches were made. by. Gavin | Cc “"Mouat and: ‘EL . Parsons. and’ a: ‘most’ bel. and Miss Oulton, a Mra, B. Laundry, : anaisted , hy Mia Lavina ey Princess: ferry, : Sidney: overnight, nf well as many. i ‘from. James’ Island and the: local. i: Rasil Rathbone,” © The procdeds will gosto the ‘ine A Music. for the daneo was. pups.’ plied by Mra, W. Tagie. and Kon the: “ Robert Reynolds ;, a Sidney: Kaye; “A good program of sports were S carried out during the-aftornoon, «: Girls, 26, yarda, 6 and andor , 2): Shirley. ‘ Hotty, Binga; bow 12 and: under=< ns LOCAL TEAMS | Teddy. - Girls,: 3.00 -yarda, 12 and under - “Yeonn” ‘Boya, -160--yards,. 15° and wndor seat, Ineke Andorson; 2, Mieke Toyn- ; “Girls, 100: yards, 15: and under. ann: yarde——ty 7 Subscription, in advance, year: $1; U.S., $1.50; copy, 5c . Annual United Church Picnic Held At Mayne ‘he Women’s Association of St. Paul’s United Church, Sidney, held its annual pienie on Wednesday, June 12th. Twenty-eight mem- bers, husbands and’ friends -pro- ceeded to Mayne Island. by the “Cy Peck” from Swartz Bay and after enjoying a pienic lunch spent the rest of the time before the return trip exploring the island and on the: beach according to _ their respective tastes. The weather was ideal and a most enjoyable time was had. HIGH SCHOOL RE-UNION AT NEW SCHOOL GANGES, June 19:—Under : the auspices. of ‘the Students’ Council. - of the Salt’ Spring Island High . School, the annual re-union ‘and_ dance'were held Thursday evening: vin the. industrial art room of.:the It was at--\: new school at Ganges. tended: by ex-students, :members ‘: of the school board, ..their : wives: -and: the teachers’ and. proved : most ™ successful. The: decorations were carried out in .a: color” ‘scheme: of: green, ‘white and mauve, stream-) ers were: festooned from the .cen- tre; of. ‘the® ceiling © ‘to. the: ‘walls. : Canterbury bells, sword - ‘ferns and 2 a roses « were: -attractively._ arranged - on walls ‘and ‘window: ledges, oe The. evening: starte d “with anc ‘Scoones, propoded. ‘the. ‘toast’ to’ the -King. . _.Desmond:: ‘Seymour's - toast: fe ‘the’ new. “school “was | responded =. by’-Mr.. Foubister.:... Short “The: winners: of. ‘the: song “con ‘test: was Winsome Morris, es Spot: Dances — Marion. Norton “and Colin. ‘Drake, ‘ June’ Bennett. ; and Bob Loosmore. a Statue ‘Dance——Mrs._ NS. SERVICE CLUB NOTES — Well over 40 happy. couples . _danced at the North Saanich Serv- ice Club. Hall Saturday evening to. smuaic- played hy. ne ee Tekan: : Orchestras." eral of ‘the * crew ‘oft the Motor whieh : district. were: “progents |: . aprenda, - : » you" aye - A. door prize, week's danees ’ ae vents column, : PLAY WELL 4 RAS, diamonds ~soft shades of ‘pinks: and. “blues: , more “proved: the highlight of ‘the, evening's entertainment. In -addition to afternoon tea there will be candy, home cooking, : needle work ‘and’ miscellaneous -.. > stalls, ~ served ‘and: there’. willbe’ a. pro- | ‘gram and. other: amusements: dur: - be cing. the afternoon, - ; Day At Fulford Proves To | Prize’ winners. were a3. “follows: : a | Mr. Dick Bake Quite: i large: ‘aobew of ecules. > from: Victoria wore. present, | fOV- “at the. institute. wish to, thank everyone. that: do- > nated: and: helped. to make the day ual docks in’ Universal's “Phone Saturday night dances t are becoming more: ‘and qnoro popular > each: week, aa: the. nows ; of tiame ’ Why. nob. invite. friends. out: from, town: to’ come: ‘along? ° 3, Whether. you are with'a. party. or. cae chy ‘yourself "it mattorn’ not — © » Roya, 2-yards, 6 and underly =the crowd in always” friendly ‘and ~ ‘nssured of a: good. time. tombolas and n- apecinl prize: were fontures ‘of: lant :: : ‘Danelng starts at’. “tho elub hall on Milla Road at 9:30. and. continues until midnight. ‘The low price of admission may. be | ‘Toarned by turning to tho coming * Ai thrilling game. wap “witnonsad - by n large numbor of fang Wednos-. day evening, June 12th, when. the. two local teams,, Bull Bros, and | “elaushod “ on’ tho © Sidney, Tho game wana close: match throughout . and right. up. “ntl tho. Qual Inning Jt: waa ‘any “man! "ti KAM, “The Vant of the. ninth YOUNG COUPLE MARRIED AT ST. MARK’S- “GANGES, June 19,—St. Mark’s Church, Central Settlement, was the scene of ‘a pretty wedding: on Tuesday, June 11th, when, at 2 p.m., Katherine Alice Sheila; © younger daughter of Mr. J.D. Halley and the late Mrs. Halley, of “Sandal,” North Salt Spring ~ Island, was united in marriage to =o: Mr. Oscar Smith of Vancouver, ~ younger son of Mrs. O; Schmid of =. Berne, Switzerland, and the late Mr. Schmid. , The church was beautifully dec- orated by friends of..the bride with - 2 a profusion of summer flowers in...’ Vases of white. campanula and ‘white peonies were “arranged | on’ the altar, the guest ‘pews. being: - marked = with’ white: heather: and: bows of: white” satin ribbon. "The. Rev.. C:H. Popham, vicar: of the parish, officiated. “Mrs.; G.. B. Young played *: ‘the. “wedding. marches ‘and incidental music: -The: hymn “Lead ‘Us, ‘Heavenly. Father, Lead “Us, :N was sung: “by. the. ‘con- " gregation,. followed. by. the. ‘chant ing of. the: 67th Psalm, . ; The: “bride; “who” ‘entered the ‘church © with® her. father.” ‘to. th - strains of ‘the. Bridal: ‘Chorus: from Lohengrin, looked: charming. inva, ‘sette, a appliqued “with. ‘taffeta: of: the''same’. shade, lengthy’ -bouffant™ ‘skirt, and ® Bh pull: sleeves, ‘She: wore a: Watteau ~ hat: of ‘matching flowers. and: ‘net, Jace. gloves and: carried a mith: ‘ative ‘the: bride, and of: Ganges, Following: the ' ceremony: about: “(Please aon to: ‘Page Fone): “SUN NEVER SETS” AT REX THIS: WEEK Deriving. ‘drama “from; tho ever. : changing. world: affairs’ of; today, “phe. Sun: Never Seta’. Will: ‘pring Donglas. ¥ ‘airbanks, dr, Virginia” “Flold, Barbara: ‘O'Neil and others’ to, the: -sereen ‘of the: Rex Theatre, Gan- “yen,: on. ‘Friday and “Saturday ; “week. Whillesthe: new: ‘pleture: concarns ‘Ateolt largely ' owith® the romantic -enrears of: two: cloncly- Knit: couples “In England ‘and’on tha Gold Const of Afvien, It haa its, background ; dn the: channels: of intornational d _PMomaey,. aes ' Fairbanks. and®. ‘Rathhone; gag _brothera: and British. elvil service -oMetala, find theniselvea in’ a. dra: “matte ° position: ‘aa key - characters Ina. political. -emorgancy. . Ahat might, rock the entire world ° dt. “thoir horole efforts prove’ in vain, Lionol Atwwill, O, Aubrey Smith; “Melville ‘Cooper. and Mary. Forbes “have other roles, “Rowland V.'Lée | “nredticed 5 and alractod, were! Mr. Suck ne . toria,’ a “cousin. NNW: ‘ul “Aron, “ torged. ‘ond wo * tbvonke the to and: win PO GInLs* LEAGUE, | . Friday. evenly. tun's Garage, the: Yoea), girls’, toam, won, an. easy gamo-in Victoria: against the: San nich Young Liberals, finding: no! - UMeully, Inthe. ontire gan Acore: WAR: a3- be