r.* '**"***��**��*(��*!��.' J; THE FOLLOWING letter to the Z-.y editor is published in the in- \z Crests of peninsula residents ^ who have given support and en- ^ | oouragement to the scheme of a ���connecting road between Powell v|River and Vancouver. ^Editor, Coast News. [$ Sir���I have attended several ij Ratepayers' meetings in ���������.West-, ���L view and listening to views ex- ;? pressed; there realize that the ;l majority of opinion is in lavor r of trying to get the provincial I public works to open a thoroughfare from Westview to Van-, I. couver, crossing by ferry from VrHorseshoe Bay to Gibsons then by road to Bender Harbour, a distance of approximately 50 ���miles. Then by Yferry to Still- . water and: up coast to Westview* tji Now while this road would be ?a great improvement to residents on the coast from Gibsons |to POwell River, the public do I .lot seem to be any further ihead with it thanthey were 20 years ago. Why not get after. ) f.omething thatWould be a great ifcieal more beneficial and con- [ jVenient. A road from Westview |&to the neighborhood bf Toba In- ] iet, a distance of about 40 miles. {Then south to the already built V :road along the Squamish River, not quite 60 miles. The road I from there is already built south of Squamish some seven miles and at present is under further Construction; tp Vancouver. A total distance from Westview to j Vancouver by this route would r be abbltit 150 mijes, wider foiir hours travel by motor qar. This ; roa. ing. He did get a much de- !f served medal for bravery. We are coming around collecting again this year for the Red Cross. As you all know they ���- are providing free blood transfusions, with the various bther added expenses. Thank yoixfqr your courtesy and .generosity to we collectors in the past. Sechelt holds a high for these donations. Margaret Allan, Y Sechelt. Serving a Progressive and Growing Area on B. C.'s Southern Coast. Covers Sechelt, Gibsons Landing, Port Mellon, Woodfibre, Squamish, Irvines Landing, Half Moon Bay, Hardy Island, Pender Harbour, Wilson Creek, Roberts Creek, Granthams Landing, " Egmont-, Hopkins J Landing, Brackendale, Cheekeye, etc. I * n'^ViiVj; y a :- _ I ������ --v > =-���"?.-C- .* fl f^fort y I r i. �����-/ tA V 5 * l f.^ PUBLISHED BY THE COAST NEWS, IIBOTEB Business Office: Half Moon Bay, B. C. National Advertising Office: Powell Biver, B. C. Vol. II ��� No.^ ^^> HALF MOON BAY, B. C. Friday, February 28, 1947 5c Per Copy. $2.50 Per Year, by Mail. Social Honors Overseas Brides SQUAMISH���On Saturday evening, February 22, the members of the Squamish branch of the Canadian Legion and the^ Women's Auxiliary to the branch held a "Welcome to Canada" social evening for four overseas brides and -their husbands. The four young couples were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hutton, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lasser and "Mrs. Bert Jordan. Unfortunately Mr. Jordan was unable to be present. The first three brides mentioned all came from England, and Mrs. Jordan's home is in Newfoundland. The toast to the King was made by Mr. E. Tutin; to Mr. arid Mrs. Kennedy by Mr. Jim Hurren, to Mr. an$ Mrs. Hutton by Mr. Russell Lamport; to Mr. and Mrs. Jordan by Mr. E. Carson. Each bride $vas presented with a silver ciga|ette case engraved "Welcome^ to Canada," B.E.S.L. The evening was spent y in playing cards,' bingo, a singsong and dancing. Lovely refreshments were served by the members of the Ladies' Auxiliary. >:i By 50 Per Cent GIBSONS LANDING���Gibsons Lahdirig, mill rate has been cut in half���from 20 to 10 mills ���following increase in assess*- ments. Land is taxed at 100 per cent of assessed value and improvements at 50 per cent. A letter to the council from K. W. Mptton of the Dominion public works department quoted $200 a year as the cost for lighting the new wharf for Gibsons Landing. The council felt unable to assume this responsibility as at* present a plan is under way to light the village a+, strategic points. One or two lights would be placed to light approaches to the wharf. Appropriation of over $300 for fire fighting equipment was budgeted. Funeral Rites Held For Willi am Weaver LADYSMITH���Funeral services for William Weaver, 69, who died in Ladysmith General' Hospital, were held Monday at St. John's Church with interment in Ladysmith. Born in Lancashire, England, Mr, Weaver came to Ladysmith in 1940 from Natal. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. George Nash and Mrs. Peter McGovern of Ladysmith; a son, Victor, at Nanaimo; eightgrand- children and one greatgrandchild; four sisters, Mrs. Alice Little, of Natal, Mrs. Ruth Brewer, Vancouver, Mrs. Sarah Zwick, Gibsons Landing, and Mrs. Lydia Allred of Lancashire, England, and two brothers, Simon, of Natal, and Jabez, in England. Higher Yields From Good Seed C^.\viOCv:T:?r,TvI*T*rv.-;*X' . Clean seed of high germination means bigger and better crops for farmers. This picture shows a sample of seed being checked for cleanliness in one of the Dominion Department of Agriculture Seed Laboratories located at several centres throughout Canada. Germination tests, are also made at these laboratories and seed cleaning plants are available to farmers in all parts of the Dominion. ' Impassable Roads Disrupt Rural Mail Service, Schools GIBSONS LANDING ��� Rural ��� ��� ,,-, mail servicesY in this- district " K6W b��M Ye^ passable roads. Doctor Allan Inglis and V.O.N, nurse Miss Margaret Forry have given notice that only an emergency will get them ori the roads. Schools are disrupted. Roberts Creek high . school students, however, have had their holiday cut short. They couldn't came to school at Gibsons Landing because road conditions prevented buses operating, so the school board decided to send the school to them. Classes are held in Kewpie Camp at Roberts Creek. Miss Pearson, high school teacher from Gibsons Landing, takes the first three days and Stanley Trueman, high school principal, the remainder of the week. The school board felt this was . the only solution to the problem. There were no indications as to when buses wouldyresume operations and 'waiting for Roberts Creek pupils held up school work at Gibsons. The ride to Roberts Creek or Sechelt is a nerve wracking trip requiring anywhere from three to four hours to cover a distance normally taking 40 minutes. A culvert on the Gower Point road is slowly sinking. RED CROSS RALLY GIBSONS LANDING ��� Red Cross provincial president P. S. McKergow and commissioner Col. C. A. Scott, will be present at a meeting March 10 at the United Church Hall here. It will"be held under the auspices of the West Howe Sound Canadian Red Crosjs and will begin at 2 p.m. Visiting speakers will outline the peace-time program of the Red Cross, which as an international organization is the only group able to help citizens of all countries, regardless of race _ or color. BABY SHEILA Cassidy met with an accident February 24 when she received first and second degree burns from boiling hot water. Mr. Cassidy, who?is a first aid man, treated his small daughter for first degree burns on the head and thijgh, and for second degree burns on the right arm. Fortunately for. the youngster the prompt treatment she received has warded off any possible complications, and she is f reported to be progressing favorably. Secheil Highway To Be Gravelled GIBSONS LANDING���Private trucks have for a number of days been engaged here in hauling gravel on the worst spots of the Sechelt Highway. As a result of the delegation from the Sechelt peninsula which interviewed Hon. E. C. Carson two weeks ago, negotiations between J. P. Veitch, president of .the.--Gibsons Landing and District Board of Trade, and Herbert Gargrave, M.L.A., and the recent visit to the peninsula of G. N. Stowe, district engineer, foreman Arthur Pilling has received instructions to utilize suitable available trucks for gravelling. Trucks of T. R. Godfrey & Co. Ltd., Eric Inglis and Foucette Bros, have spent a number of days at the work in an endeavour to make the roads passable for the Sechelt Motor transport and the school buses. Both public conveyance systems have had to suspend operation for over a month. online Successful Event THE VALENTINE dance sponsored by the Women's Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion proved a most successful event. It was held at Irvines Landing Community Hall. February 15. Praise and credit is due to the players Qf the three-piece orchestra, Mrs. J. Haddock, Mr. J. Stewart and Mr. Roy Dagen- stein for their fin 3 performance. Merriment was provided during the evening, by a "broom waltz," and a spot waltz, and the drawing for the door prize. The W.A.C.L. wish to thank all for their continued support to this newly formed organization, and extend a cordiaFwel^> come to any wpxn'en - interested in joining. It is not necessary to have had some one that served in the forces. . The next meeting is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, iri the Pender Harbour school^ Hassens Landing. . Transporta�� tion from Hospital Wharf contact" Mrs. H. Sparling, Gayden* Bay Lodge. I SEVEN-YEAR-OLD LETTER RETURNED SECHELT���Seven years age Mrs. Tim Newcombe .bpf., Sechelt Inlet sent a letter to her brother, Private John Pritcbarc_7 ;y=:S*^v:$^i^ Idlledbf; ' in 'the Battle of''Duniufk������ anicT was reported again as captured by the Germans and died in prison at St. Penant. The letter..' was returned to her recently by a French soldier who found it weather-beaten and stained on the battlefield. 'He thought she would like to have it back, so mailed it to her. The only clue he could find where to address it to was the ending of the letter "Your Loving Sister, Jane" and the abbreviated return address at the top of the letter "Box 83, Sechelt". Mrs. Newcombe said it gave her quite a start to receive this tattered message of the past, but is very grateful to the French Sergeant for his kindness in returning it. Orangize Rifle Club GIBSONS LANDING ��� Johnny "Bertram has organized a Junior Rifle Club here, and has held successful practices with his. group. The initial membership of ten is expected to increase rapidly. Anyone who has a .22 and who is willing to abide by the safety regulations of the club may join. As soon as official targets, which are on order, arrive, the members may begin trying for Marksman medals. The Club also ^ hopes to hol4. competitions with such neigh-, boring groups as Granthams Landing. VIHOXOIA IH��HSn JIVIONIAOHd A^^>. Page Two THE COAST NEWS, Halfmoon Bay, B. C. Friday, February .29, 1947 (Eke ��oast Metus (3 Lines (15 Words) for 35c 3 Insertions (same ad) 60c _xtra words, above 15-word min., 2c each. Cash with ordei. Jot ices, Engagements, Marriages, Deaths, etc., 75c insertion LITTLE ADS - - - BIG RESULTS! ',. WE BUY AND SELL��� Rifles and shotguns bought ���and sold also all kinds of used goods, furniture, clothing, tools, etc. Square Deal Store, West- view. B.C. REWARD $10.00 REWARD for information leading to the recovery ��� Of 20y2,,x261/2" cream colored imirror, removed, from bathroom in Sechelt Inn Annex. 28 T FOR SALE MAJOR Sawdust Burner, like ��� new, only used six months. F. . Mills, Sechelt. 30 FOR SALE .NEW-SIX-ROOM house, lights, water, on 10 acres good land, 29 fruit trees, 15 nut trees, small fruit's, barn, garage, chicken : pen, 2 cows, plow and separator. 'Mrs. J. Rouse, Sechelt. 29 ._��������� ��������� ��� KEYS TO ORDER��� All kinds of keys made to order. Send sample you wish . duplicated. Muir's Hardware, at Powell River (Westview) B.C. FOR SALE FLOAT HOUSE, newly decorated, fully furnished, good condition, reasonable. Mrs. E. Dillabough, Port Mellon, B.C. 29 PICTURE FRAMING Serid your enlargements, photos, certificates to us for expert framing at low cost. Prices before job is done, if you wish. Cranberry Hardware, Powell River, B.C. FOR SALE THREE young goats and aged ' one freshening in thirty days; -also Toggenberg billygoat. Mrs. Jack Kaymes, Halfmoon Bay. 30 LEGAL LAND ACT Notice of Intention to apply to purchase Land. INLAND Recording District of Vancouver, N.W.D., and situate in Blind Bay, N.W. corner of "Nelson Islanc]. Take notice that I, Arthur John Harding, of Hardy Island, B.C., occupation, Logger, intends to apply, for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at N.W. corner of Lot 3753, Nelson Island, N.W.D., then East 30 chains; thence North 25 chains, more or less to shore in Blind Bay; thence Westerly along shore to point of commencement and containing 60 acres, more or less. ARTHUR JOHN HARDING, Dated, Jan. 31, 1947. 29 FOR SALE LOT 67, Madeira Park, Pender , Harbour. What offers? Geo. Page, 1788 Haro St., Van. 29 NOTICE I HEREBY give notice that I shall not be liable for any accounts contracted by my wife from this date. Albert N. Cotton, Roberts Creeki 29 FOR SALE YORK SOWS, 4 months old. Al Baker, Buccaneer Bay, B.C. 30 ~ FOR SALE THREE female Toy Pom pups. Write or phone Pat Wall, Halfmoon Bay. 30 SQUAMISH w By MRS. ELLEN HARLEY FOR SALE THREE power saws with bars and chains. Overhauled and ready to go. Apply C. & M. Power Saw Constractors, Halfmoon Bay. 30 .::" FOR SALE ��NE 1929 International, 2Vz ton, 4-speed transmission. A-l shape, $25.00. Silver Grill Service Station, Wilson Creek. 28 ":7 FOR SALE HUPPMQBILE Sedan in good r condition. Apply E. Cook, ^ Wilson Creek. 28 MRS. A. MacDonald and daughter, Norma, accompanied by Mrs. I. MacDonald, left last Monday for Williams Lake. We are pleased to know the elder Mrs. MacDonald is recovering so rapidly from her recent illness. * * * A special meeting was held Friday evening by the Board of Trade with regards to the tuberculosis travelling clinic. It has offered to come to Squamish dis- SHOP by MAIL from Powell Stores Ltd, Powell River, B. C. The north coast's Most Modern Department Store ��WB��WBg��IM'1WIUm-JW U l��U��MiUWilWmiMi|IH.MlJHJ_JlUJIPI.IIIIMIIIL-UUMI��IIU�� THE SUNDAY crowd of residents and visitors on the Sechelt wharf this week witnessed for the first time in their meriiory two rival passenger vessels tied to their wharf. The S.S. Cecilia arrived about five o'clock in the afternoon and was scheduled to leave at five-thirty. The M.V. Gulf Wing of the Gulf Lines Ltd. who newly inaugurated a passenger service to the Sechelt; peninsula, was also scheduled to arrive at the same time, but due to a late start from Vancouver she was about 25 minutes late and arrived to ' find the S.S. Cecilia berthed at the end of the wharf with her bow pbrtruding about twelve feet beyond the edge. This made it a little difficult for the Gulf Wing to land. She hesitated for a few moments and then moved astern out into the open again and waited. There was a feeling of suspense in the air and the crowd was wondering what was going to happen next. But apparently the officers on the S.S. Cecilia, H. Roach, Master had signaled that they would move their vessel back out of the way and they did so. "It was an impressive sight to watch the large vessel move, slowly back and see the smaller trim little vessel with a flag fluttering at its mast gracefully riding the swells and then glide smoothly in and tie snugly to the wharf. All this happened with many good natured remarks tossed at both vesels. It might have been the rule of the sea for one vessel to move out of the way of another, but to most of those who witnesed the scene they felt it was chivalry of the sea. One bystander said she felt a lump in her throat as she looked on. * * Now that the weather is becoming more moderate, many young men in the district are answering the call of logging. A group of them from, Sechelt have taken on a logging contract with E. & G. Logging Co. at Toba Inlet. They left last week bound for their new operations. The party was made up of the following with their families: Mr. and Mrs. Stan Dods, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Crucil Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Hall- berg. Ralph McCullouch had moved his family to Gibsons Landing and was following later. * * * Mrs. R. S. Hackett suffering frorri the results of a burn on one of her limbs, went to Vancouver Sunday last accompanied by her husband, to be under her Doctor's care for awhile. trict on March 7 and 8, and it is hoped that everyone will take advantage of this great benefit. More details will be given in next week's paper. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Clarke have as their guests this week, Mrs. Clarke's sister, Mrs. F. Thomson and her two children from Chilliwack. * * * Mr. Paul Powell underwent an operation Friday in the St. Paul's Hospital and latest report is that he is resting satisfactorily. * *'.*���.��� Little Gary Hendrickson was rushed to Vancouver Friday by speedboat after a sudden illness. Latest report is that he is still quite ill. American firms have gold and bauxite mining concessions in the Dominican Republic which they will develop this year. ByR. C. HAWKSHAW THE LADIES' Auxiliary of the union held a bridge and whist drive on Wednesday, February 19. As usual everyone had a splendid evening and lots of goodies. The prize winners were: Bridge���First, Gertie Lewis; consolation, Mrs. G. Dickie. In the men's bridge, Elmer McKee, first, and Doug . North, consolation. Whist, first, Norma Adamson; consolation, Mrs. E. Johnson. In the men's whist, those two rivals were at it again, Alex Thomson winning first and Rev. A. MacKay the consolation. At the last drive, Alex and Rev. MacKay tossed for the first prize, Rev. MacKay winning. * * * ��� Elsie Balderson had three tables of whist on Friday evening, February 21. Everyone enjoyed themselves immensely. Nettie Hamilton won first prize, Mrs. Odendahl the "booby" and Mrs. Fleming the "lucky" prize. * * * I hear from the grapevine that Morton Adamson has increased his age by a year, so a few friends gathered to help him celebrate this occasion. Of course the time came in, the evening for Mort to cut the lovely iced cake made by Mrs. Agnes McDonald. Try as he may, Mort tried three different knives and was just thinking of going out to the woodshed to get the double bladed axe when the truth came out. The cake was a beautiful iced block of wood. What certain young miss is happy and smiles again because Johnny is back. I don't .blame her either. * * '. * y ' Dpggoned if that "bird of precious bundle fame has riot been flapping his wings down Minaty Bay way again, as this week we are offering congratulation to the Jimmy Timmins. I believe the little bundle is going to be called Penelope Ann, Penny for short. - * * * Betty Marison is back with us now, also little Stephen John. * * * I hear -that one of our 4,100 shiftbosses had to walk down the steps for a few days, after that "fig and date" pie that his dear wife made for him. * * * We are all sorry to hear that Axel Grandberg had a nasty accident in that he had his thumb torn out of his hand. We all send our best wishes for a speedy recovery. * *.*.������.. Bev Collier's brother and his bride are spending part of their honeymoon with them here. * * * Grace Kennedy was a visitor with her brother and his girl friend to Seattle this past weelc Grace's brother and his friencT are visitors from Saskatchewan and are going to spend a few days with the Kennedys. * * * .h The Canadian Legion are pre-^ paring for their annual spring'? frolic on March 15. It will bej held at the Townsite this year.) 'Nuff said. Cheerio. '-')��� 1 Optometrist 510 West Hastings Street VANCOUVER ps Landing EACH Friday and Saturday Eyes Examined and Glasses Fitted \ s J $*: DID YOU EVER STOP TO THINK? Meats Makes the Meal! Every housewife knows. She builds her meal around the meat. For a good selection, buy with confidence at . . . KENNETT'S MARKET Gibsons Landing f 1 ^1 -_���--"**���>.! $ Merchants We Have a Good Selection of General Electric Radios Standard Oil Products BUS STOP HALFMOON BAY f I HilFs Machine Shop GIBSONS LANDING Precision Machinists Marine and Automotive Repairs Arc and Actelyene Welding Oil Burners Installed arid Repaired."��������� A modern machine shop with a lathe of 24-inch swing at your service. Special attention given to fishermen and loggers. Let us repair your breaks and give you a break. COME IN AND TALK OVER YOUR PROBIiEMS t I \ Friday, February 28, 1947. THE COAST NEWS, Halfmoon Bay, B. C. Page Three '"����"��� LWIMUMMU-IIIIIUIMM ummiHMamnmm mesas GEMINI NEW RESIDENTS in the Bay are Mr. and Mrs. Morley who have purchased Mrs. Mather's place. They are old-time visitors and like the location so much, have decided to make it their permanent home. Mr. Morley's sister, Mrs. Hill, is a resident of long standing in the Bay. ' e * * * ������ Mrs. Morley has been working very hard on her lot- and is making good progress even if Mother Nature does seem to be working against her. What with roots,stones and sandy soil to fight. Your spirit is to be congratulated, Mrs. Morley. * * * Mrs. Reid will be holding a party for our brush salesman, Bob Halliday, in the near future. Here's wishing for success, Mrs. Reid and Bob. * * * Mrs. Mills is here visiting her two married daughters, Mrs. T. Higginson and Mrs. R. Keeley. The newest grandchild is pretty cute,. isn't she, Mrs. Mills? Mr. Dawson, contractor, was in the Bay and hopes to start work on the Davis Bay wharf around March 1. Mr. and Mrs. B. Wright, building next to St. John's Church,- hope to be moving in soon.with a view to residing permanently. * * * Mr. Norburn is very busy in his backyard briilding a runabout boat. He will be fitting it with an outboard motor. This will save a lot of extra hard work on those fishing outings which Mr. Norburn is very fond of. 'Good luck, Ted. * * * Not much activity on Trails ?End lately. A few cement blocks which have been laying on the lot since last summer Were moved into place. Preparing for what, Dorothy? Not that little pile of lumber. Can't do much with that. J. 0. Seely SECHELT Expert Electrical Work of All Kinds Also Commercial Photography and Portraiture By LARRY STEWART THIS WEEK saw Ted Caden- head arrive home, after another trip on the high seas. He is carrying one of those southern tans, too. * * * The bridge social sponsored by the social club on Saturday night, nose-dived to six tables, with a decided shortage of male players. . What's the matter, everybody? Mrs. Davies and Mrs. Bentley won the prizes for the ladies, while Mr. C. Roper and Mr. Stenberg took top honors for the men. * * * A committee, with representation from Woodfibre, Squamish and Britannia, was formed recently. Their job ��� to endeavor to promote better boat service to and from these three communities. A brief has been prepared and will be presented to the Union Steamships iri the near future. There is no doubt there is lots of room for improved service to these communities and we wish them luck. * * # This last week-end the company-acted as host to about 20 students from the University of B.C. On Saturday they enjoyed a trip through the mine and the following day .took part in discussions. * * * ��� ' Britannia Townsite is to be visited on March 4 by a portable X-ray unit of the B.C. Tuberculosis Society. The equipment is capable of handling 100 people per hour and no segregation as to sex is necessary as the X-rays can be made just as though you were having your picture taken. Anything metallic should be .'removed from the region over the chest, but the pictures are otherwise snapped over ordinary street clothes.. These units have been working throughout Canada the last three years but until recently the only mobile equipment available was on wheels, and not suitable for transporting to communities such as ours. Now that this equipment can be placed here, let's take advantage of it. * * * The old-time dance practice last Friday saw quite a crowd of the young folk out. It's catching on. See you there. Liberia is the only independent republic on the continent of Africa. >- Ross Anderson DRY CLEANING ^ s_ vs* *^- "' I _*4I AL SERVICE < k����) SELMA PARK Agent for Kingsway Cleaners. One Week's Service Pick up Friday and Saturday, Hopkins to Wakefield Hotel s%.% SECHELT PHONE "Prompt Attention to Mail Orders!w it RESTMORE FURNITURE: Beds, Springs, Mattresses * GENERAL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES: Radios, Refrigerators and Washing Machines ^FURNITURE: Occasional Tables, Cedar Chests, Lamps, Etc. WESTVIEW, B. C. ��� Phone 230 (Sechelt) By DOROTHY STOCKWELL Mr. and Mrs. T. Ay ton spent Christmas in Vancouver but came home for New Years. Mr. and Mrs. Prendergast and Judy spent Christmas at home but New Year's in Vancouver. The rest of us stayed home over the holidays. * * $ Karen Stockwell is well again after nearly two weeks in bed with the flu. Mrs. Scott is feeling better too, after a severe case of tonsilitis. * * * Bill Scott has just arrived home from another trip to Seattle. This time he travelled by train from Vancouver. He reports no snow in Seattle. He attended the Loggers' dance while in Vancouver. * * * Several daddies J were busy making sleighs last'we^k. The kids had a; wonderful time in the snow, and all the mommies were kept busy changing and drying clothes. It was with a sigh of relief that we looked out one windy morning to see most of the snow gone. * * * We welcome the Hutton brothers, their wives and one little boy to our community. They are living at the Crucil booming grounds and are going to take out pulpwood. * # * Judy Lee Prendergast celebrated her first birthday last week with a big party. Guests were Teddy, Jay and Jean Scott, Irene, Betty and Nonie Pratt, Karen and Ray Stockwell, plus several adults. Games were played from seven until nine- thirty, then a sumptuous supper was served by Mrs. Prendergast. The table was gay with paper hats and novelty candy baskets. The cake was a pink and white dream with one pink candle set in the back of a pink plastic duck. There were even snowmen cookies to the delight.of the kids. A very tired little hostess had to retire before all the cake was eaten but she did blow out the candle and, with the help of daddy, cut the first oiece of cake. By MRS. ERICKSON GKSSBH8& BOWEN ISLAND By PEARL PUNNETT MRS. LAURA Jamieson, M.L.A., visited Bowen Island for a few days last week. . * * * Mr/and Mrs. Dan Sutherland spent the week-end, the first of the season, at their summer home on the Millers' Landing road. '���**���* Mr. and Mrs. Ray Scogland and family recently left here to go to their new home in Prince George. The housing shortage was the cause of their prolonged stay on the island. * * * Mr. Slim Simonson was taken to Shaughnessy Hospital when he became ill last Saturday. Hope you're back again soon, * * * Miss Muna Vernon tells me that her mother and sister are coming down from the interior this week to live with her. Miss Vernon is riding mistress at the Evergreen Stables. # * sjt Here is a sign of spring-���the robins have arrived. WHILST on a shopping tour in Sechelt last Tuesdav we saw a happy crowd of families on the dock at Sechelt awaiting the arrival of the special boat to take them to the E. & G. Logging Company at Salmon Bay, Toba Inlet. Anxious mammas were chasing round piles of baggage and household effects after the small fry. It was a lovely day and we hope a happy omen for a prosperous stay up there. * * * A very nice dance was held at Sechelt on the 15th, good music and we were sorry the roads prevented more taking it in.. Ernie King has a "jive" band, and we hope he comes up again. A candid camera on the job might have put an end to the hints regarding early settling down at ."Trail's End" of your truly.; * * * Mrs. George Drew gave a nice party last week for the new Brush Enterprise. Mrs. Reid won the door prize, and a jolly evening was had. The gents got the "brush-off" over to Mr. Veal's house nearby and voted the arrangement very satisfactory. We would like to point out Wear-Ever has no connection with pots and pans. * * * Glad to report Mr. and Mrs. Fred Morley have been able to purchase the Mather property, the first lot next to Ron Whitaker's holdings; they will be a welcome addition to the evergrowing all-year-round residents in that section. Lots of work to be done Fred. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Roger Green were house guests at the L. S. Jackson's recently. ...;... . .. .*....#.... * .... ..._... Y After a rough trip from Gibsons, the friendly V.O.N, nurse, Miss Forry, at last got through to call on Mrs. Jackson, Sr. She reports the highway still in very bad shape. Power and telephone companies roadside clearing is quite a help to residents. Miss Scott and axeman Tom Reynolds were cutting and stacking firewood and some dandy pea sticks for later on! By MRS. R. MOSIER MR. J. COOPER of Redroofs,. and Mr. Tony Harris of Van^, couver, who spent the weekend with his uncle, Mr. Allan, of Camp Manitou, were passengers on the "Gulf Wing" on her first; stop at Halfmoon Bay, Friday evening. ��� ��� ] * * J): Visitors of Mrs. B. Mills over the week-end were her brother. "and his family, Mr. and Mrs.: Charles Edwards, and daughter, Laura of Vancouver. * * * In Vancouver this week were Miss Marian Edmunds, and Mrs. Richard Laird, guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Edmunds. * * * Visiting Vancouver last week were Mr. Robert Thompson of Welcome Beach, ai}d Mr. Ken. Harrington. * * * Mr. Don Mackenzie of Mackenzie & Flavelle Ltd. spent a few days at the camp last weeki which is once again in full swing. ���ff 5��S W One new case of measles was reported here this week. George Bell PAINTER and DECORATOR Granthams Landing Bulldozing Road Building Land Clearing Bill Goodie! Halfmoon Bay Scientists say that the Amazon valley could be made healthful for white settlers if modern sanitation methods were introduced. Visit the Mobile X-Ray Uni The Red Cross mobile unit for chest examinations, will be in the peninsula soon . . . make sure you. and-.your family take the X-ray! It costs you nothing . . .it takes but a few seconds with no inconvenience whatever. And, when your card is mailed to you with the private result of the test, you will KNOW whether you have any threat of T.B. or not. The peace of mind is great. _ Early Detection Means Early Cure Don't wait until obvious symptoms of T.B. appear . . . that may be too late. Following is the Mobile Unit Schedule: Gibsons Landing area: Legion Hall, March 11 io 13. Roberts Creek area: Kewpee Camp, March 14. Sechelt area: Pavilion, March 17 and 18. This advertisement offered in the public service bs*": Lang's Drug Store GIBSONS LANDING . '... !��� HARMONY between management and labor is held to be the key to Canada's prosperity in 1947 by a majority of the nation's business leaders recording their expectations in The Financial Post's year-end opinion round-up. Canadians-in-the-know see no logical reason for a breakdown of our economic machine during this new year if all-out production can be maintained, major strikes averted. They agree there is no sound basis for a serious recession. Stop-and-go production in 1946 hardly scratched the surface of the mountain of demand. Except for some luxury items, most commodities are in short supply and will be for anywhere from six months to three years TODAY'S Bible essage & Selected by John R. Adams ,"Most peopla are bothered by those passages of Scripture they don't understand; but for me . the passages that bother me are those that I do understand."���Mark Twain. i. THESE SIX things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, a false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. Prov. 6:16-19. THE NIGHT is far spent, the day is at hand, let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.. Rom. 13:12. In Lighter Mood ���Best of The Week I'll never forget the night I staggered home With six root beers under my belt, threw open the door���and was I in trouble! : What happened, Mr. Wimple? My belt gave way and the six root beers broke all over the carpet. Believe me, anybody that says root beer is a soft drink never got hit over the head with a half a bottle of it. Our Greatest Export Industry FIFTEEN per cent more men than ever were employed iri Canada's forests last year. As wages were also higher than ever before, the importance of forest work as a factor in the industrial activity of the year is obvious. ��� Averaged over a long term, more export dollars are brought into Canada through the sale jDf forest products abroad than come iri to pay^ for any other type of exports with the exception of gold. The pulp and paper industry alone exports products worth $275,000,000 per year, Canada's timber lands are a "gold mine" of national wealth. Better still, this particular wood-pulp.. The uses for tree-fibre are multiplying. Many so-called substitutes for building and industrial operations come from tyood itself, or have that as their base. V The moral is obvious to a child. Our timber resources are too valuable to be neglected or wasted. They are vital to the welfare and comfort, employment and prosperity, of coming generations. There is no reason why a hundred years from now Canada may not still rank as one of the world's chief sources of wood, and jts forests provide work and wages for thousands of people. |. The Dominion needs a forestry policy, scientific, positive, aggressive; aimed and directed to perpetuate this perennial "mine" of wealth. yY While the Dominion and the provinces are recasting their financial relations, and discussing a clearer definition of their jurisdictional fields attention should be given to this matter Of putting the forests under some control which would not exploit them for revenue by neglecting to protect and perpetuate them. ���Edmonton Bulletin. Most expect it will take another two years to catch up with war-deferred demand. There may be some sort of moderate "corrective adjustment," they say, as commodities find their true level and as some industries return to a straight competitive basis. But this will be a desirable trend and should hasten a return to normal business relations. Workers must work to start the ball rolling; management must find ways to cut costs and keep prices down so the consumer can buy. THE SIMPLE LIFE I. ain't a snooty sort of guy, But I've no call to be, For life has never handed out Her biggest plums to me. So I can squat upon the dock And close a sleepy eye, And listen to the swishing waves As ships go sailing by. YYThe guy with lofty family tree Must hold his head erect; ��� Must walk with pride and dignity, For thafs what folks expect. But me, I squat upon the dock And watch the seagulls fly, And listen to the swishing waves As ships go sailing by. 'Arry 'Obbs SAXON ELECTRICITY H. Leisk, Powell River Princess Edgith played alone With her jewels, stone by stone; Matched the gleaming red and green With the diamond's paler sheen. Amber beads gave sport enough; Polished with a woollen stuff, They could seize a silken thread.... Seize, then push it off instead. Feeble force indeed was there, Not enough: to break a hair; Let alone tbyj^trst an oak With a crashirig(thunderstroke. No one could have told her how We use amber-power now, How it makes the waterfall Light and warm and help us all. Saxon "England never knew What electric force could do, Yet it knew of other powers Strange as any one of ours. Prayer and relics had their might, ~-v Cured and saved by day and night; Changed a wind or quenched a fire When the need for help was dire. We have lost our faith in these Miracles and sanctities, Must rely on amber-power, Toy of Edgith's idle hour. "NEVER SATISFIED" By Mary A. Snider, Powell River*" When I was just a little girl, I'd gaze with eager eyes, And watch my mother mend the socks, Or roll out crust for pies. The dishpan made such lovely suds, The washer even more, And how I yearned to wield a mop, Or kneel and scrub a floor. But somehow, now I'm older, These tasks have lost their charms��� I find myself cast long eyes At Grandma's easy chair, with arms! Bob Burns: The best job I ever had was grape squeezer for a California winery. I used to jump up and down barefooted in.a big tub of grapes. . Oh Robin, I don't believe it! It's the truth. I've still got the purplest feet in Canoga Park. .,ft. ������< . You're fooling! No I ain't. Why in them days, when the mosquitoes used to bite my toes, it wasn't their buzzin' that kept me awake . .". it was their hiccuping! - HEWN FROM Asiatic forests, the iron-like teak lumber was shaped skilfully by Hong Kong boatbuilders into six graceful hulls. When they arrived in Vancouver, as deck cargo on a freighter, they were about the six finest yachts on thic coast built for prominent B.C. citizens. That was 36 years ago. Since then the six shapely little vessels have had many experiences and many owners, and now one of them which has remained on this coast through the years is embarking on a new phase of her career. She is the 60-foot ex-General Kitchener, which proudly bore a proud name iri Canadian army service on this coast during World War II. War Assets have sold her to Lawrence Lewis of Vancouver, and now she will swap her grey war pait for smart pleasure garb once more. Her hull is sound, for teak doesn't wear quickly. Kitchen was built for the late William Farrell, former head of B.C. Telephone Co., and father of Gordon Farrell. She was then called the Sheileena, a composite of the three names of Mr. Farrell Sr's daughter���Sheila Kathleen Nora. �� ��i*��� Ii FRESH MEATS m HARDWARE m SHELL OIL B FISH CAMP Pender Harbour THE Sea Breeze Beauty Parlor Gibsons Landing is able to offer you a complete line of beauty services at prices to suit the family budget. ��� Machine Permanents ��� Cold Waves ��� Haircuits ��� Scalp Treatments ��� Finger Waving ��� Individual Styling . Operator���Elsie Innes For Better Health HARLEY C. ANDERSON NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN OFFICE HOURS: Mon., Wed., and Fri. only���9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open Evening's by Special Appointment Three Years on Staff of Keystone Hospital, Chicago (A Surgical and Physiotherapy Hospital) Box 15, Gibsons -banding, B.C. DIET ��� MASSAGE ��� EIECTBOTHERAPY and Anatomical Adjustments '. r... LUSCIOUS summer-fresh flavor���that's what J you get in Deliior Frozen Foods. They're grown and packed in Western Canada hy an All-Canadian Company which was one of the pioneers in the development of quick freezing. Green Peas . . . Cut Green Beans . . .-Corn on the Cob . .. Green Peppers . . .Spinach . .. Sliced Strawberries . ... Raspberries .... Sliced Peaches . .". Cantaloupe Cubes Blueberries. . F R O Z E N F O O D S _v Friday, February 28, 1947 THE COAST NEWS, Halfmoon Bay, B. C. Page Five By MAISIE DEVXTT *-\ WHENEVER anybody mentions sewing clubs, the remark is usually accompanied by an involuntary snicker. The general opinion being that the weekly session is merely a gossip-swap and gab-fest. There is of course some truth in this, and I've been guilty myself of kidding the gals. I once wrote a little bit of doggerel called "The Absent Member", in which the luckless .female is depicted as being thoroughly torn to pieces, by her���er��� friends, and ended with the pious thought: "I'll fortify with vitamins From January to December So I may keep my health and strength And never be the absent member." Needless to state, I got a good raking over the coals for being such a traitor to the cause���but aw shucks���I was only kidding. I don't know how we'd have any social life at all, if it wasn't for our sewing clubs���and incidentally we DO sew���so there! "What do you do anyway?" queries the inquisitive male. Do we ask what goes on in their lodges or unions? Wouldn't do us much good, would it? But���oh���well���just to still their more lurid fancies, I'll describe a typical meeting: ORDER IN THE COURT The session is supposed to be opened, formally, but nobody pays any attention to my pathetic attempts to be heard. I don't have a gavel, and my voice isn't very loud, and I'm not a very forceful character anyway, so finally I just give up and add my small note to the'.general babel. Somebody tells a joke���quit leering���it wasn't that kind of a joke. Somebody else offers a choice bit of gossip which is thoroughly dissected. Much indignation is expressed over some recent price-raises���the worst being a certain make of shortening at 48 cents a pound, and which everyone agreed they were going to manage without. The talk veered to old-age pensions, and much disappointment was expressed that a seemingly practical scheme for adequate pensions had been discarded. It was felt that somebody should tell Mr. Hart the facts of life, these being that board and room for a single man is not obtainable for less than $40 a month, so how is a married pensioner with a dependent wife supposed to keep a household on $35. You tell us, Mr. Hart. REFRESHMENTS Mmm���the high spot pf the evening approaches. Usually refreshments are limited to one kind of sandwich, and one cake. But tonight we are bidding farewell to one of our nicest members who is leaving soon to live in Vancouver. So the festive board groans beneath a luscious chocolate cake, cupcakes and tarts piled high with whipped cream, and big dishes of ice cream. Now youyknowyw^ Our secretary presents the departing member with a, small gift, accompanied by a gracious speech expressing; our regret for her loss, and our best wishes for much* happiness in her new home. And with many goodbyes the sewing club breaks up for another week. So you see, despite the wild and woolly imaginings of you men, our sewing clubs are just what they're supposed to be. What's that you say? Sewing?^-well���er���to be quite frank about the whole thing���I forgot to take any with me that night. B.A., M.D., L.M.C.C. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON .-��� . 603 E. 15th Ave. Corner of Kingsway . and 15th Ave. VANCOUVER, B.C. Phone FA. 3150 GENERAL TRUCKING and FUEL Gibson's Landing SPEND YOUR SPARE TIME Logging at WAKEFIELD Where all the bigger operations take place. Cookhouse across ihe street. TOWN OPICS by ADAM THE BOOKIES down in the Holly woods, being nature's gentlemen, will lay odds on practically anything. Now they have come up with figures on the Oscar Derby. Awards are due in March and the odds are three to one that the award for the best movie of the year will go to one of the following: "Duel In The Suh," "Best Years of Our Lives," or "The Jolson Story." They saiy six to five on Jennifer' Jones for her role in "Duel" to be named best actress and nine to five for Jimmy Stewart for his work in "It's a Wonderful Life." Having seen none of these pix, we wouldn't like to say which will come out on top. Searching back in our memory (quite a chore) to find what we liked the best we'd say it would be hard to choose and nobody would agree with us. That being the case we'd like to present a few fig-leaves (especially to Dotty Lamour . . . she could use 'em). Anyone who likes double features can leave ���now. . The best dramatic picture we'd say was "Leave Her to Heaven," with "Anna and the King of Siam" right behind. The best musical (if there is such a thing) was "Night and Day," with "Blue Skies" very, very close. As to the best comedy, we like "The Road to Utopia." And for the best actress we'd say Gene Tierney in "Leave Her", while we thought the best actor was Mark Stevens in "The Dark Corner." On t'other hand for the worst display of acting ability we would unqualifyingly give a snake hiss to June Ally- son on the distaff side and Van Johnson on the male side. Incidentally we do like Van���very probably he can act, but they don't give him1 a chance. His performance in "Week-end at the Waldorf" was trying���to the audience. Incidentally the script of that particular effort was based on Vicki Baum's "Grand Hotel" (which was a grand film back in the early thirties) but bore as much resemblance to the original as a two-day sojourn at the Avenue Lodge does to a real week-end at the Waldorf. Perhaps that was the fault of the scripters. Seems they were the same two who almost ruined the careers of two promising actors named Cagney and O'Brien in an opus called "Boy Meets Girl" ... they followed up with "Three Men on a Horse." This was bet- ter���at least the horse was good. PHILOSOPHY DEPT. Every kiss has a crimson lining. Wxmmw. mm-:. w *�����' ���.���.���.���.'���'���������!���!���'���''��� ���'���:'���>���'< ,-e.^ -j-. -*, >. ->.rA__.._vH.-. t����* ���- �����**��� *������< .i Will SAVE A LIFE ? This is a plea for something far more precious than money . . . YOUR blood! For blood means life itself to someone whose life is on the point of slipping away. Every year thousands of Canadians ;.. children struck down by accident ;.. mothers in childbirth ... patients on the operating table... depend for their very lives on blood transfusions. Except in large centres, transfusion facilities are almost non-existent. In whole sections of the country, no plasma at all is available. A great new civilian Blood Transfusion Service has been opened by the Canadian Red Cross to provide whole blood and plasma, FREE . . ; not even a Hospital Service charge, to every hospital patient in Canada in need of a blood transfusion. But voluntary blood donors are needed. Thousands of them! Will you volunteer? Contact your nearest Red Cross Branch or Clinic and say, "Yes, I will be a donor." SPage Six THE COAST NEWS, Halfmoon Bay, B. C. Friday, February 28,1947 ease. By W. J. MAYNE HSBasaa_E5-_-__B AT THE Legion Hall recently a Valentine tea was given in honor of Mrs. Alice French, past president of Branch 140 W.A. to the Canadian Legion. The hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion and the refreshments, including the cake donated by Mrs. Jack McGuinness, were excellent. Games were enjoyed and the prizes went to Mrs. Bert Sim, Selma Park and Mrs. Nelson and % Mrs. Mitchell. Mrs. French was presented with a piece of jewellery in token of the esteem for her valued ser- vics to the W.A. during the past 12 years.' * * * A number of friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Evans, Sechelt, B.C., the occasion being the ,35th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Evans. Games ahd singing were enjoyed during the evening, especially the piano solo rendered by Alex Gray. Refreshments were served by Miss Dorothy Evans towards the midnight hour. Those present included the following: Mr. and Mrs. C. Arnold, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Gray, Mr. and Mrs. E. Redman, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Redman, Mr. and Mrs. Art Redman, Mr. and Mrs. S. Killick, Mr. and Mrs. J. Mayne, Mr. Stan Patterson, Mr. Harry Baycroft, Miss Dorothy Evans, Mrs. L. Evans and Mrs. Gordon Robinson. * * * The TB mobile unit will visit Sechelt Monday, and Tuesday, March 17 and 18, for the purpose of giving a chest X-ray to all residents of Wilson Creek, Selma Park, Sechelt and Halfmoon Bay over the age of 14 years. This is a splendid op- BEFORE YOU BUY A POWER SAW Compare the advantages of RCG.U.S.Wr.OFF. POWER CHAIN SAW The largest selling Power Saw in the -world. ��� Fully automatic clutch. ��� Only one operating lever, the throttle. ��� Cannot be stalled. ��� Weight���72 lbs. and up. Cut Costs! - Boost Output! with "MALL" WONDER SAW Write or Phone for Pamphlet and Price BINGHAM & HOBBS EQUIPMENT CO. LTD. S. C. Distributors S95 West 5th Ave., FAirxnont 7030 VANCOUVER, B. C. Progress Heported Safe Again Staff Photo Glad to be on their way again after sur- _ viving a stormy shipwreck, are these four passengers from the "North Sea", American steamship headed for Seattle, which went on the rocks near Bella-Bella last week. The 144 passengers and crew members were rescued by fishboats and taken to Prince Rupert, where the C.N.R. ship "Prince Rupert", transported them to Vancouver. They are shown as the ship docked at West- view. ROBERTS CREEK By MRS. G. MacKENZIE FORDE Flumerfelt celebrated his 11th birthday on Feb. 20. He had Eugene Blomgren, Jim Williams, Rod MacKenzie, Rob- . ert Jack, Donald Weal and David Flumerfelt as dinner guests. After the yum-yum dinner the boys hied themselves off to the show. * * * Mrs. K. Lindstrom, of Vancouver, spent a week here with her mother, Mrs. B. Brothen. * * * Art Collins is home on furlough from Camp Borden where he is stationed with the air force. It's nice seeing him around the Creek once again. * * # When mentioning the musically inclined boys 'last week I neglected the girls, who are every bit as ambitious. We all know Eleanor Shaw is "tops" at the piano. I believe she is also very nearly at the top as far as music examinations are cpneerned. She wrote two very stiff three-hour theory exams about a week ago. I hope she was as successful as she has been at previous exams. Gloria Forst and seven-year- old1 Nonie Reeves are two other girls taking piano lessons. Little Carol Forst, also seven years old, has had her second violin lesson. She thinks she is going to like that instrument a lot. * * * Another girl (out of her teens!) taking "brush up" les- portunity for each and every one of the residents to get this free X-ray. Watch for announcements later regarding the times for various districts and also the transportation which will be free to and from the unit. If you need information regarding the TB unit, get in touch with the following: R. S. Hackett, Jack Mayne, Fred Archer, all of Sechelt, and Mr. E. Pearson, Halfmoon Bay. FIREMEN'S 2ND ANNUAL In GIBSONS HALL���SATURDAY, MARCH 8 Admission, 50c Prizes���-Novelties ���~��n.r����_r��_.��~M��.~<__.~_i =J Howe Sound United School News By ELSIE KORHONE THE END of another week of school and the Roberts Creek students have not been able to come back to classes yet as the roads are , still in a pretty dilapidated state. During a school board meeting on February 7, at which Mr. Manning was present, it was decided that the teachers from H.S.U.S. should go up to Roberts on certain days in their own turn so that some of the lost time may be made up. During the week Miss Pearson and Mr. Trueman have spent time at the Creek. Our guidance. classes are always made more interesting when we can have a speaker explain to us his own particu-. lar trade. Last week we were fortunate to have Mr. Lang, our village pharmacist, come to the school to speak to us on pharmacy and its job openings. We want to extend our sincere thanks to you Mr. Lang for giving up your valuable time. Films were also shown during the week by Mr. Trueman. One was on Macbeth; the other on engineering. The second in the series on Macbeth was heard over the air on Friday by the High School. This runs in with the course of studies to give a more clear understanding of the subject. The students of Miss Wagner's room have started on an interesting hobby of leather work. The results seem to be quite nice so far. WHAT'S HUMMIN' Kay Coleridge���"You Made Me Love You" (Til bet). Murray Begg���"I Won't Be a Hobo Any More" (are you kid- din'?). Jean Lock���"Sooner or Later" (I hope!!!). George Gibb ��� "Stardust" (dark enough????). Bill Razzell���'Til See You in My Dreams" (nightmare!!?). Bob Graham ��� "That Old Black Magic"(in the dark, eh?'). Yvonne Palmer���"Long Ago and Far Away" (too bad!!). Sue Armour���-"If You Were the Only Boy" (cosy, eh?). Les. Farewell ���- "The Lamplighter Serenade" (scared of the dark?). Mary Slinn ��� "I Can't Get sons on the piano is Mrs. Carola Forst. * # # Les Green went back to his job at Lamb's on Monday morning. * * It's nice to see the menfolk going back, to work after the long lay-off. THE EXPLORATION program at Vananda directed toward testing continuity of the three main ore-bearing structures below the 480 or present "bottom level of the mine has been completed with drilling of the ninth hole in this series, H. T. James, president of Vananda Mining Co. Ltd. announces. Five of the six holes drilled from the first diamond drill set-up, which was to the hanging wall of the west ore zone, got eight ore intersections averaging a little more than 10 feet and with grades better than mine average. From the second diamond drill set-up 260 feet south, three holes have been drilled, but assay returns have been received from only two. Core lengths of ore interested in these two holes are 18 and 39 feet and the grade is appreciably better than mine average. A good width of mineralization is reported in the third hole drilled midway between the first two. Results below the level are reported satisfactory. No further drilling below "the level is contemplated at this time. MARCH RATION BOOK CALENDAR March 6 :��� Sugar-Preserves, S43; Meat, M75. March 13���Butter, B44; Meat, M76. March 20 ��� Sugar-Preserves, S44-S45; �� Butter, B45; Meat, M77. \ March 27���Butter,- B46; Meat, M78. NOTE ��� Maple syrup and maple sugar have been removed from the list of rationed preserves and coupons are no longer required for their purchase. Started With You" (oh, yea?). Marg. Clarke ��� Rickety-Rick Shaw Man." Kay Norris���"Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" (bigamy). Claire Veitch-^"Oh, But I Do" (really?). Miss Pearson���"Spike Jone's Old Black Magic" (good old Spike). Teddy Parnwell���"Can't Win, Can't Place, Can't Show" (you dood it). Mr. Trueman���"Rock a Bye Baby" (don't forget to sing this on that desert island). :Mr. and Mrs. J. Mowatt have returned from Vancouver, and have as their house guest Mrs. J. McTavish. Selma Park Hairdressing Shop A Complete Hairdressing Service DOLLY JONAS Phone for Appointments The sulphurbottom or blue whale has lower jaw bones weighing two tons. The entire whale may weigh as much as 150 tons. *attel el Spittle 'feet They'll go1 through a lot of shoe leather before they are ready for the sturdy, blucher-cut jobs Daddy orders from EATON'S. Right now it's a question of tiny, soft-soled shoes, for that first triumphant stagger. EATON'S Mail Order Catalogue lists those and other styles to take junior every step of the ���wray-���rain or shine���to mini's estate. Long before he reaches that, we hope he will learn the wisdom of shopping; the EATON way; with every thrifty value backed by the guarantee��� Goods Satisfactory or Your Money Refunded, Including Shipping Charges *T. EATON C�� UMITID EATON'S Use This Now! We need your support as a subscriber to keep up our service and to improve it. If .you are not now a subscriber, don't put it off any longer . . .send in the handy form below and be sure of getting your copy each week. j Name _-__.__���. IMdil Address 1 Year ��� $3, Mall to THE COAST NEWS, Halfmoon Bay or direct to WESTVIEW/ B. C. Friday, February 28, 1947 THE COAST NEWS, Halfmoon Bay, B. C. Page Seven I By LES PETERSON THE HOWE Sound Women's Institute celebrated the 21st birthday of their branch of that organization in the Legion Hall on Tuesday, February: 18. As it was also the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Women's Institute, the affair was a double birthday party. Eighty guests attended the celebration, each dressed to represent a favorite song. A program of games and contests was followed by supper, at which a birthday cake with 21 candles was cut. President of the local Women's Institute y in its 2ist year is Mrs. Knight, and secretary, Mrs. Filley, ��� * * * During part of the period during which the school bus has been unable to operate, school has been set up at the Kewpee CJamp at Roberts Creek. Students from grades 9 to 12 within walking distance can attend school there and not lose too tnuch time through the indefinite discontinuation of bus transportation. Miss Claudine Pearson and Mr. A. S. Trueman, of the Howe Sound High School, alternate in taking classes there and at Gibsons while this situation obtains. * * * :-V- Harry Smith, who moved his family to Gibsons a short time ago, is bringing in lumber, and plans to build a home on a portion of his father's property near the beach. Mr. and Mrs. Smith Jr's son John recently celebrated his one month birthday here. *-������-..*. ������.*., Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. G. Hill were their son, Arthur Hill, and' his wife Hassans9 GENERAL Store PENDER HARBOR Groceries ��� Meats Drygoods ��� Drugs Hardware * Fishing Tackle '"'���'Hit .������- Independent Fish Buyers * Ship Chandlers ��� ���'��� Home Oil Products HASSANS' WHARVES and baby from New Westminster, B.C. * * * Marvin Kullander had a short visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kullander, and Harold Malyea stopped on his way home to Vancouver Island to see his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. James Malyea. * * * Alfred, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Winn of Gibsons Landing is taking over the^meat cutting from W- P. Pieper General Store at Irvines Landing. He is considering making his home there if he can find suitable accommodation for his English bride. * * * Mrs. S. Benn had as her Valentine week-end guests her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Benn of Vancouver, and son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Ted Benn of Galiano Island. She was the recipient of numerous gifts from her family, including plants and flowers. * * * Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Hill have purchased the McNab property at the waterfront Indian reserve, where they will be taking up residence in the near future. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Walter McGown have returned from a two- month visit at Vancouver with relatives and friends. .���������*���.#'���* ��. Miss Winifred New returned from the city last week, after undergoing an operation. Her many friends are glad to have her back and hope for her speedy recovery. * * * Rev. F. Bushfield attended the Red Cross annual convention last week as official delegate. Other delegates were Mrs. Harry Chaster and Miss Margaret Doherty. '���.*...*.'* IVTr. and Mrs. C. A. Hill; had as their week-end guests their son, Mr; C. A. Hill Jr., and friends of Vancouver. *���*.*-. Mrs. Don Smith of Resthaven, and two children, Donna and Bobby, left last week for their home at Esquimalt, where Mr.. Smith, former public school principal here, is teaching. Our good wishes follow them in their new home. * * .* The World Day of Prayer service was observed here in the Gibson Memorial United Church on Friday, February 21, with the Anglican and United Churches' Women's organizations co-operating. The program, beautifully arranged by Mrs. Isobel Caleb, an East Indian teacher at the Christian College, Allahabad, India, was followed throughout. Mrs. Kennett was the soloist, with Mrs. E. Braaden, accompanist. Those taking part were Mesdames J. Ma in war ing (leader), F. Soames, J. Metcalfe, T. Ross, A. Bank or Montreal lYJ/INff GIBSONS LANDING, B.C. Sub-agency, to Carrall and Hastings Sts. Branch; Vancouver, B.C. Following a recent canvass of local opinion days and hours of opening are now: TUESDAY ���1.0:45 a.m. ��� 2:30 p.m. FRIDAY ��� 10:45 a.m. ��� 2:30 p.m. We trust the change yvvill^be satisfactory to all. Ask for our bookets, "Your Bank and How You May Use It" and "Service of the Bank of Montreal". By MRS. H. J. LEE MRS. CHAS. Prince has left for Vancouver to attend, as a delegate; the executive meeting of the provincial command of the Canadian Legion. * * * Mrs. Ruth Collison, a former resident of Selma Park; was a guest at the Cancer Clinic meeting last week. * * * Mrs. Chas. Burke, mother of Bonnie, was a week-end guest of her mother-in-law, Mrs. Harry Burke. * * * Mrs. D. Gilbert and.Ricky are visiting in Vancouver for a few days. * * * Residents of Selma Park are very much elated over the new boat service now in operation by the Gulf Lines Ltd. This will fill a much-needed want for a fast and efficient boat service to and from the peninsula. Imagine being able to go to Vancouver and back in one day, without having to travel the bad road to Gibsons Landing!! * * Thomson, J. Horn, M. Kidd, N. King and Miss W. Doherty. Mrs. F. Bushfield was in charge of the meeting and gave the address, "What God Hath Wrought," a survey of recent achievements by Christians throughout the world. Many residents of Selma Park attended the most enjoyable recital arranged by Mr. H. Brooker recently. It is to be hoped that we shall be able to look forward to more such events. * * * Mrs. J. E. Lee was guest at the Grosvenor Hotel for a few days recently while Mr. Lee was in Vancouver on business for the government Telephone Service. * * * Mrs. S. Finlayson spent a pleasant week in Vancouver with her daughter and grandson. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Snodgrass have returned to Selma Park to take up residence again, and are being welcomed by many of their old friends. * * * Mrs. G. Colson has returned after an extended visit to Vancouver and vicinity, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. F. Bruynell. * * * Mrs. T. Y. Ritchie has been advised by cable from Gloucester, Eng., that she is now an auntie. Sister-in-law and nephew are doing well. * * *, Twenty-five ladies attended the regular Cancer Clinic meeting held last Wednesday at the home of Mrs. H. Neal. A large amount of work was finished up as it was the last meeting of the season. It is planned to resume again in October. Mrs. G. Colson won the attendance price. BRITISH The function of the Department is to administer and enforce labour laws of the province, relating to minimum wages, hours of work, and conditions of labour. Information may be obtained by employers and employees! upon written or personal application. The department seeks1 the co-operation of all, and offers the services of an efficient staff in connection with: Minimum Wages���Hours of Work Factory Inspection Employment Conditions Apprenticeship Training Trade-Schools Regulation Control of Employment of Children Accident Prevention Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration THE DEPABTMENT OF LABOUR PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS, VICTORIA, B.C. BRANCH OFFICE: HALL BUILDING, 789 WEST PENDER STREET VANCOUVER, B. C. James Thomson, Deputy Minister. Hon. Geo. S. Pearson* Minister of Labour. 107 Page Eight THE COAST NEWS, Halfmoon Bay, B. C. Friday, February 28, 1947 SECHELT���In police court before Magistrate S. MacKay, Edward Green, merchant of Secret Cove, was charged with shooting with intent to do grievous bodily harm to Vaner Backman, of Pender Harbor, B.C. Accused elected to stand trial at the next court of jurisdiction. Albert Miller, of Sechelt, was fined $100 and costs for contributing to juvenile delinquency. Constable Jack Purdy, B. C. police, Sechelt, made the arrests in both cases, and Sgt. Hooker, B.C. police, Vancouver, prosecuted. Douglas MacFarlane, Roberts Creek, Was fined $2.50 and $4.50- costs for trespassing. CORRECTION IN A RECENT issue of The Coast News it was advertised in error that Tommy Thomas was agent for a line of electric washing machines. The error was made in the name of the machine ... it should have been "Northern Electric" Washers. Mr. C. N. Bourn was home for the ' week-end from Lamb's camp. RADIO REPAIRS and SERVICE W. G. Fortt c/o Wilson Creek Garage Limited WILSON CREEK HARRY'S SHOE RENEW Complete Shoe Rebuilding * Scissors and Knives Sharpened * H. REIFER Madeira Park t Sechelt Motor Transport New Schedule EFFECTIVE MARCH 1st Schedule Resumed February 28 I - Philco Radios 0 Electric and Batteries Mantle Models Now Available Wilson Creek Garage Lid. WILSON CREEK "F.M." FIRST IN WEST A NEW F.M. broadcast transmitter���the first on Canada's Pacific coast, will be installed at Vancouver this month by the CBC and is expected to be in operation by March 1st. Canadian-designed and Canadian- built, it will be located in Hotel Vancouver with a 40-foot antenna structure on the roof ridge near the chimney, one of the highest points in the city. It will carry the complete program srevice of the CBC. While no sets are available at present, a Canadian company plans to market combination AM/FM sets within a few weeks. The new FM broadcasts cannot be, heard on ordinary receivers and their range is strictly limited to the city area, as FM waves, like television, are affected by the earth's curvature. Unlike ordinary radio waves they are unable to go round corners and through materials. SONGS FOR SINATRA It's been songs for the voice these past weeks with Jane Powell taking over for Frankie while he basks in the Florida sunshine ..���-'.��� . but relax kiddies . . . he'll be back for. the Feb. 26 airing of "Songs by Sinatra". MELODY HOUR The singing favorites of two of the top musical half-hours heard on NBC have their own half-hour on CBS, "American Melody Hour" each Tuesday at 4:30. Bob Hannon and Evelyn MacGregor, who regularly appear on the American Album of Familiar Music oh Sundays at 6:30, and the popular Waltz Timie on Fridays at 6:30, share the stint which features old and new favors. RATHBONE ON CKWX Top news for mystery fans is the new thriller "Scotland Yard", which stars Basil Rath- bone as_J_nspector Burke. It's on CKWX each Thursday at 8:30. ... A Montreal listener had the radio thrill of her life-time recently when Roy Ward Dickson, normally an amazing master of spelling, failed to spell "peise" correctly. As a result the lady collected 1,000 bucks. The unusual quiz show is on CKWX Wednesday at 8:30. ... The Hit Parade has received a much needed shot in the arm as a result of Dinah Shore's guesting. . . . Mark Warnow's arrangements have lost some of their annoying habits y of sounding all the same and in general the program sounds more like a Hit Parade. Ginny Simms has taken over from Dinah, for a four-week stay. RAMBLING . "Hollywood Radio Theatre", heard on CKWX Mondays at 8:30, will present Richard Long in "Magic Darkness" on March 3; and Dale Evans in "A Little Bit West of Heaven" on March 10. . . . They're at it again. . . . Truth or Consequences are building up for another terrific haul for the person who correctly identifies "Mrs. Hnsh", so far prizes include a 1947 Ford, a Bendix washer, and round trip transportation by air with a weekend at the Waldorf. . . .McCarthy's had it. . . . Nelson Eddy will guest on his show until March 2. . .. Piano Playhouse on ABC/KJR each Saturday at 8 if you like the 88's . . . also recommended are "Hollywood Music Hall" on Sunday at 4:30 and "The Music Library" on Saturdays at 4:30, also on ABC/KJR. RECORD DUST Decca's latest releases include a swell Bing Crosby album of Jerome Kern music; also one by Irene Dunne; Guy Lombar- do does "The Anniversary Song'.' backed by "Uncle Remus Said" . . . "Uncle" is also done by Tex Beneke on Victor and Woody Herman on Columbia. ... Victor comes up with two platters by Phil Harris . . . . "Dark Town Poker Club" plus "Woodman Spare that Tree" and "That's What I Like About the South" backed by "If You're Ever in Texas" ... still a long way from , the days when he sang about the little bug that was gonna get you and the. ten little bottles that already had. . . . Charlie Spivak has the up and coming "Linda" with flip- over "So They Tell Me", while Vaughn Monroe has another "Dream" album on sale . . . we'll pass. NEEDLE CHATTER , Connie Boswell and Decca have parted company . . . she has no immediate platter plans . . .will do theatre dates for a while ... Tony Martin has left Mercury records and will wax for Victor starting' in May. COMING UP Dinah Shore has waxed her theme "And So to Bed" as have Vaughn Monroe (who let him in?), and Hildegarde . . . watch for Perry Gomo's "What Am I Gonna Do About You?"; Harry James' version of the same tune; Sinatra's "I Gotta Gal I Love"; Freddy Martin's "Beside You"; Victor Young's "Stella by Starlight"; Betty Hutton's "Don't Tell Me That Story"; Bing Crosby and Judy Garland pairing up to do "Connecticut"; Count Basie's "Me and the Blues"; Dick Haymes' "Another Night Like This"; the fast moving novelty "Open the Door Richard", is being put on wax by just about everyone but Count Basie's first release for Victor looks to be leading the field; Buddy Clark does nicely by "Linda" with Ray Noble's help " and has another pair of hits with "How Are Things in Gloc- camorro" with turnover "If This Isn't Love"; Frankie Carle puts "Too Many Times" with "We Could Make Such Beautiful Music" . . .and he really d eke's "Anniversary Song" and Sinatra's "This is the Night." Peninsula Donates To Aid for China IN ANNOUNCING contributions to the Canadian Aid to China drive now being conducted, provincial headquarters revealed the following donations from coast communities: Britannia Beach $ 5.00 Gibsons Landing*- ���_ 12.00 West Vancouver . 167.20 Woodfibre ____.__- ~;~ 2.00 General ~: ......... --___ 37.00 Total ... _______"___ ~- 223.20 The campaign for funds tb help starving Chinese is still going on, and contributions may be made a�� local banks. Official receipts will be issued for all donations over $1. February 15, 1947 Westview, B.C. Dear Zeno: Canada has to import four fifths of its sugar requirements. There is a world shortage caused by the destruction of the sugar industry in the Philippines ahd in Java, which meant a decline in total world production of about four million tons per year. Sugar continues to be rationed for one reason only���because it is in short supply. For some time past the world has been consuming sugar faster than it has been produced, eating into the reserve stocks. As regards Canada's beet sugar, there has been a considerable increase in its production. In 1945 Canada produced about 20 million pounds more than the pre-war average, and now some 160 million pounds of beet sugar is produced annually in Canada, which is less than one fifth Of our needs. Even to get this beet sugar calls for government subsidy. To assist domestic production it was announced on February 7 that the subsidy on the 1947 sugar beet crop would be raised to- $1.25 per hundred pounds, as compared with the .60% cents paid on the 1946 crop. Yours very truly, RONALD KENVYN, Field Representative, Information Branch. GIBSONS LANDING ��� Two films on TB X-ray and what is being done to care for TB cases were shown by H. Huggins of the Mobile TB Unit Educational Branch at a meeting here in the Canadian Legion Hall. The mobile unit will be in the community for three days, March 11 to 13. A house to house canvass will be made to obtain names and assign dates for. all persons over 14 to be X-rayecl by the unit. Empress of Canada To * Make First Trip CANADIAN Pacific Steamships announce first sailing of Empress of Canada (formerly Duchess of Richmond) is scheduled to leave Montreal and Quebec for Liverpool, England, Saturday, May 24, and every third Saturday thereafter up to and including November 29. Sea Bus Lines Ltd. "�����_ ��� ��� . - . .��� , ��� Gibsons landing1, B.C. SPRING SCHEDULE Effective Maxell 1st TWO ROTTKD TBXPS DAILY Lv. Gibsons Landing 7:55 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Lv; Fisherman's Cove 9:30 a_m. and 5:30 p.m. Convenient bus connections at both terminals. FOOD SPECIALS TURKISH RAISINS: Lb. _i__-_-___--_-__-_-_-_- KERNEL CORN: 20-oz tin ��� y^^��� - PEAS: No. 5's. -_--.--���.--_--_---_.���.---���-_----:--- GRAPEFRUIT JUICE: 20-oz. tins ��� ^ QUICK ROLLED OATS: 5-lb. bag I ASSORTED MIXED NUTS: 7-oz. Reg 45c TEA:r Mdlkins Best. Blue label. Lb. _ _i__:. STRAWBERRY JAM: Pure, Malkins Best. 24-oz. jar _ ___________________ ��� : 2 6 .,_��� 24c _��� 18c for 25c for 85c _ 28c 29c 79c 52c IVORY SNOW: Pkt. ���_���____.: 27c LUX SOAP: ______ 2 cakes 15c *- '-���-.'" Hardware, Drygoods and Fresh Meat Sechelt Service Store Italy, is producing two new sulfa drugs, Neazina, and solu- septale. When in Sechelt ���.. Visit the "Union" Store Larger and more varied stock than ever before, now oiv display! Everything for the gardener . Seeds, Fertilizer, Lime and Garden Tools ��� ��� sfi 53 Store SECHELT