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001B6C68 HINTS I'0 TH E HOik) Add n little ammonia to the seater when washing new lian- nels. to remove any roughnesr. Grease stains can be removed from wicker furniture by rub- bing them with methylnted spirit. A porcelain or enamelled bath can be cleaned quickly by imb- bing it with a rag dippeil in vine- gaI'ash white paint, when only slightly soiled, ivith a little milk. Enamelled pans con be clean- ed bv scouring with crushed egg shelL~ and soapy &rater. Egg stains can be removed from silver by rubbing'ivith a ivet rag dipped in salt. If a little sugar is added to the flour, and a little lemon juice to the miring «ster, pastry vrill be much lighter. When boiling a pudding, make sure that the basin in rvhich it is cooked is full, or the water will get in and the pudding be spoil- ed. A little bicarbonate of soda mixed to a paste rvith cold ivater will remove scorch marks, per- spiration, and other stains from ivhite silk. Before serving on hooks and eyes, boil them in strong soda ivater. This will prevent them from rusting in the wash. If brooms are soaked in a strong solution of salt and water before being used, they will last much longer. Cold water should never be put in enamelled vessels while still hot from cooking. This causes the enamel to split and peel oif. They shouM be put on one side to cool before cleaning. Scratches can be remove&I from furniture with a mLrture of equal quantities of salad oil nnd rrinegar. Rub well with a soft cloth rolled into a pad. Polish afterwards. By using a clean brick as an iron stand, the iron retains the heat longer. Candle ends should be saved and melted with turpentine for floor polish. The juice of a lemon added to the final rinsing water when shampooing will leave the hair fluffy and shiny. Keep a mat at every door, and underneath the mat a double sheet of brown paper to catch the dust and make it easily re- moveable. If a handful of common salt isadded to the rinsing water, clothes will not freeze while hanging on the line in winter time. To render flannelette, curtains and children's clothes non-in- flammable, dissolve two ounces of alum in each gauon of rinsing water. When the bristles of nail brushes have become clogged with superfluous soap they may be restored by steeping for sev- eral hours in salt and water. Use salt in the proportion of a tablespoonful to each quart of water. "I'e worked under the same boss for twenty years." "I can beat that--it's my sil- ver wedding next week!" 'SVhy are you counting your fingers?" "Just shook hands with an in- surance agent." QUI('K ACTIOiV BY SCHOOI. ('HH.DRFN )VHEN FAI SE FIRE ALARbi GIVEN An example of the efficiency of the school children's fire drill was given at the Pauline John- son school last Tuesday after- noon. A visitor was making a call on Principal Brealey when his ahn inadvertently came into contact ivith the fire alarm switch. The children immedinte- ly turned out rvith remarkable rapiditv and ivithout the slight- est semblance of hurry or dis- order. Inside of a couple of min- utes the school rvas emptied and the children free from the dnng- er xone. It ivas a striking ex- ample of the efficiency and value of the fire drill, realised to the full by the NEWS as it wns one of our staff who gave the faL~e alarm. Peach Tree in Bloom in West Van. Apparently spring is well on its way in West Vancouver, judg- ing by the signs of nature. For a week or mote there has been a cessation of the nightly frosts that have occurred throughout the ivinter ivhenever the weath- er was clear. Woodpeckers and other spring birds have been seen. Nrs. Charles Roberts of 11th and Esplanade, has peach trees in bloom in her garden. We believe this constitutes a record for )Vest Vancouver or any other part of Canada. blRS. LOVEGROVE'S UNCLE KILI.ED Nrs. F. F. Lovegrove has just received news of the death of her uncle, )Viuiam Tasker, of Detroit Mich. i%r. Tasker was the vic- tim of an automobile accident. his car colliding with a cement pole on the streets of Detroit. The accident occurred in the early part of the day when he was driving to his office. For the past six years the deceased had held the position of traffic manager for the Detroit News, previous to which he was for many years superintendent of the Pere Marquette Railway. First Aid Candidates All Successful The examination of the four- teen candidates who have been attending the first aid classes, at which Doctor Stainsby was the lecturer, took place recently. All of the fourteen passed, and Dr. bfartin, the examiner, ex- pressed his satisfaction at the showing made by them. Mr. Bates of St. John's Ambulance, was in charge of the examina- tion. The names of the candi- dates were: Chief Squires, Con- stable James )Valls, Traffic Of- ficer, T. E. Snelgrove, IVflliam Thompson, Harry Nesbitt, Ken Robinson, R. Froud, T. Crick- may, G. F. Hodgson, E. J. Mur- ray, Reginald Baines, and four others from North Vancouver. As at present constituted by the peace settlement, Austria, now a republic, has an area of only 31,756 square miles, which is only about 4000 miles greater than the area of the province of iVew Brunswick. The population of Austria is 6,1000,000, which is about 1,300,000 greater than the population of Scotland. ALTERATIONS, ETC. -'":-"'. J. H. DAWSON BUILDING CONTRACTOR THE WEST VAN. NEWS Completion of P.G.E. Deferred Government Answers IL of T. 1)elegation There is no prospect of tho government asking legislation during the present session for n loan to complete the P.G.E. This decision ivas conveyed by the executive t&niay to a delegn- tion from North aml West Van- couver, heard in camern ivhich asked that the government nhouhl take early steps to com- plete the line. The delegation, hearled by Reeve Fromme of North Vancou- ver, comprised Aid. Irwin of No)th Vancouver, 51cssrs. Nc- Feat and J. Loutet of the North Vancouver Boar(l of Trmle and J. Lawson of West Vancouver Board of Trade. The government imlicnted in reply, that it ivas its conih'med policy to complete the line, but that no hope coul&i be entertain- ed of legislation during the pres- ent session, seeking n loan nppro- priation for the purpose. Pro- vision however would be mn&le for the repair and maintenance of the present line. West Van High Defeats North Van On Tuesday of this week the )Vest Van High football team &le- feated the North Van. eleven by a score of 6-1. The game was as indicated by the score, very one-sidled--the West Vari. boys working splendid combination play against the North Van. team. Ferguson scored five of )Vest Van's goals on passes from Cullin. Burns scored the sixth of West Van's goals. North Van's goal was scored on a pen- alty shot. This game leaves West Van. at the head of the division with a lead of two points. Facts Worth Knowing IVhat are known as the North- West Territories consist of the Territories formerly known as Rupert's Land and the old North West Territories, except the por- tions forming the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alber- ta and the Yukon Territory. These North West Territories are governed by a Commissioner and six councillors, appointed by the Governor-General-in-Council. Palestine or the Holy Land, the Land of Canaan of the early times, extends from the Me&li- terranean Sea eastward to tbe River Jordan and the Dead Sea,. and from the Egyptian frontier on the south to the French bfan- uatory Sphere of the Great Le- banon Mountains on the north. The area of Palestine west of the Jordan is about 9.000 square miles, which is equal to one-third of the area of New Brunswick. Although economic conditions in Palestine are still primitive modern methods are making headway, and there are good prospects of development aml progress. The country is gen- erally fertile, and cereals, grapes, olives an&I various fruits are pro- duced, while sheep aml goats thrive in the lowlands, an&1 in the mountain in time of &irought. Houand, or the Netherlands, consisting of eleven provinces, has a population of 7,300,000. al- though its area is only 12,761 square miles, which is only a little more than one-half the area of Nova Scotia. However, Hol- land has extensive and very val- uable possessions in the Far Fast--The Netherlands of the East Indies. These possessions have an area of 832,473 square miles, ands population of 60,000,- 000. )VKI)I)IVG ANNilVEILIARY A most rlelightful evening was spent at the home of blr, and Nrs. Donnl&l blcTavish, 21st nnrl Bellevue Ave., the nccssion be- ing the tenth anniversary of their wediling. The guests, numbering 36. started with camls, the winning indy being Nrs. Nnpier, an&I the winning gentlemnn blr. A. Senrle. Dnlnty refreshments were then served. Miss Hilila Nnpier nt the pi- nno, nnd Mr. ibiaxwell Hemler- son with the violin, plnycd for the dancing. Songs by blrs. I larry Thompson, bir. Killcn aml Mr. Fidilis, were grently enjoy- ed by nu present. Nr. and Nrs. blcTnvish were the recipients of many goo&i and useful presents, also goo&i wish- es. A very pleasant opening ivus concluded with the singing of "They nre jolly good fellows," and "Aul&l Idrng Syne." February 26, 1927. Hollyburn Theatre Fridny nnd Saturday Fehrunry 25th and 26th I J)iV ('IIANiVKY In "OUTSIDE THE LAWIP Ilp)0)UI.AII AD)IISnlDN( Evening Ms(Ines Adults ........ Xue Xpe Children ........ Iue Ipe "I &Ilrln't sce you nt the the- ntre." "I ivns there. I sat in nn or- chestra seat." "Oh, what di&l you play'I" Dundaraoe Hairdressing Parlor uterine Drive. Opposiie Dundsrsve I(nil MARCEL AND TRIM 96o FACIALS und VIOI,ET RAY Phone )Vest 17p fee nppeinrmnen. &)pen gvenlnxv GROCERIES AND HARDWARE PAINTS and OH,S Our stock is complete, our prices aro reasonable, nnd we appreciate your custom. COME IN AND LET'S GET ACQUAINTED Hollyburn General Store (kIooper an&i Son) 17th and Mnrine WE DELIVER I'hone West 4(i FOR VANCOUVER CITY! NO CHANGES! 'Through'e Luxe Pacific Stage Coaches to Vancouver City have won the approval of all residents on the North Shore. In the history of transportation the surviving route is the one that is fastest and WITHOUT CHANGE FROM CAR TO BOAT OR CAR TO CAR. Save money on a book of tickets. New Schedule Between Vancouver and Seattle Coach leaves Vancouver four times u day--8:30 a. m.; 11:30 a. m.;I:45 p. m.; 6:16 p. m. Arrives in Seattle 3 p. m.;7 p. m.; 9 p.m.; ll:45 p.m. This is the most rapid anal comfortable service be- tween these two points. Sey. 4000 ~ ~ ~+~~ Sey. 4000 &oR~9E WEST VANCOUVER WATERFRONTAGE ~ EAGLE HARBOR (Pisheemsn's Cove) Approximately 100 acres, having harbor nml Marine Dr! ve frontage, oifered for sale. Oivner will sell whole or part Splendid sub.dividing proposition, or suitable for country estate. Full particulars upon application io exclusive agents-- MacGregor, Creery & Farmer, Limited 416 Seymour Street Tel. Sey. 173-140 ~i~bf " 'get'e" $ ( b Irkblgb Ifi Costi autksl i Pl»i~ad will 'entsss osu ' I oi lg PIIONE wl ,„, w Plkar~ BobbY Seeds gigS Tl bby ~lal be (kmbleoide gcs t the recipientWM k swunlethis waa profiaieu I&" i fr( s brouxe m Am&a&julius xu er medal ™ b Scbool Rlfia is very modest s anrtiooa. Ile sb pmud pi them us bpys pi bls sge ~ suab proiicieuay tbe rifle. i Fine Goalkee Stan Stanley Strong lub sud Muriue, I keeper for the Y umbus Soccer tear &eptiouxlly fine di a keeping in the gua Saturday at Nuux g South Eu&l Forest( bus. Columbus u but the sNuuaima parting the game . uot been for Stro Columbus the sco been much large team. Strong stop sll xugles, aud it which were imp& tbxt went throu Press report axid goal for Columba! time after time i as though be wx Sue display raceiv plsuue from tbe I Bill Davey xud are other Wait I wbo are members bus team, i 0Posed Scl at Cy) The scbool tn,a . same mouibs, sining I Iuitxble g bio Cyprem park 'dy .I.~,heir uPPlicatiou woukl m eratiou. I o iur ,[ arstuud tb t ia pr at the"" wb«b 0ces )risb toit for m~ umaiually Cunuch ll Plauu r . Seve)ul cll utm„ '"g t ~ouui Vane, meeting uissiou I Yo Uver I Nortb YutheBri Bsrtbol uocouver, perm 'miiog 1,»