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Resampled001B6D63 27 lnb 'on 'rcn e?s e?O sni )lb. Dp, inc ias 'if. !id )U. rli. nd &or !a. to I. )3 ni- of )h, !an ad, on md ie? Idc an .he in in. U?t cst ain )pc lcp ras bn, A scs ted of md the !ap- tcd b??- c?c the M?. ?ds ic) and ake ?Ad, his Col- Dar- bke, fcw his tak- I?ch I Oi PEB ding edit ingi i?ci'TDI I?c?, EC [ thc s 8?I j thi !t UP said Orai , but ?Orth bli!oc July 8, 1927. Birds in Our Gardens B. R. Harrison No. 10 The bird this week, which I consider the sweetest singer of all our garden warblers, is going to be rather more difficult for my young readers to identify, I'm afraid; seeing that it is one of those birds that delights in the seclusion offered by the large leaves of the maple or the more densely covered alder, for it is in these trees that the Red Eyed Vireo delights to conceal itself when musically inclined. The alder appears to be a favorite tree, not only as a concert plat- form for this bird, where he de- lights to sing all through the day, but also as a suitable tree from which to hang its pretty nest, for this is one of the few birds that builds a nest suspend- ed from the branch or twig of a tree. We had a great opportunity last summer of watching the movements of this Vireo, as a pair favored us by building in one of the willow trees in the garden, but the nest, I am sorry to say, came to a very sad end- ing. These particular birds I im- agined sacrificed safety for com- fort, and in order to feel the de- light of being rocked about by the breeze, they placed their nest a little too near the end of a twig, with the result that when the cradle rocked, as it was by an extra high wind, the twig snapped, and down fell the nest still attached to the twig, but the two white eggs spotted with brown, were found smashed. This was a very distressing accident for the poor birds to which one would have thought it would have brought mourning and sorrow, but strange to say, i this did not appear to be the case, as the bird sung just as merrily as ever, and for some days could be seen and heard, singing away on the very same tree from which their tiny nest had fallen. I really believe that our household appeared more concerned about this acci- dent than the birds them- selves, and in order to show our consideration for the birds in their trouble, the nest was care- fully lifted and placed in a fork in the tree from which it had fallen. It was hardly to be expected that the birds would again oc- cupy the nest and deposit a further supply of eggs, but little did we expect that within a few days they would be wrecking their old nest and takin i!eceI by piece away to build a new nest in another tree in the next lot, and in a very short time they had another comfortable home made in which they reared their young. Before this accident took place it was interesting to watch the Daddy bird sitting on the nest, and being rocked about by the breeze, and still more interesting to know that he spent most of the time which otherwise would have been rather monotonous, in singing some of his most'beau- tiful strains. Now I really believe that I could give you a little sermon on the way to overcome disap- pointment from the action of these little birds, but no doubt you will be able to imagine just what I would tell you, but if you cannot, just ask your father or mother and I have no doubt that their story would be far more in- teresting than anything that I could tell you. Before I continue any further, I think I had better try to let you know how to identify the Red Eyed Vireo. You have no doubt heard a sweet singing bird up in the trees, principally those with green leaves such as alder willow or maple. Its song is nearly continual the whole day, sollletimes the bird sits still whil- st singing, but more often it is hunting under the leaves for in- Whimsical Review "hioihcr," caid Iiiiia Bobby, burst. ing into the house aii oui oi breath, "!hara'a going to be the deuce io pay down at the grocer'a. Hia wife,haa goi a baby giri and he's had a 'Boywan!cd'ign in the window for a week." Girl (coolly, to a young man who has just picked up her hand- kerchief): "Thank you. But if I should happen to drop it a- gain, please don't bother. It wasn't you I meant." Friend No. Ii "I goi a Canary last nigh!; paid $ 10 for It." Friend No. 2: "Thai'a no!hing, I paid $ 50 for a Lark last week." Joo iv.: "My heavens, what wouiri a couple of Swallows cazi?" "What kind of a fellow is Smith?" "Well, if you ever see one fel- low trying to borrow from an- other, the fellow shaking his head is Smith." Jaiiybcaa: "OId man, I undcreiami you are courting a widow. Haa ahc given you any encouragement?" Sheik: "I'l aay aha haa! Last nigh! ahe asked ma if I aaorcd?" Pat (to an acquaintance) "Have ye seen the new workman Mickey?" "Sure, he's the thinnest man I ever saw. You'e thin, and I'm thin, but, begorra, he's thinner than the two of us put together." Magistrate (severely): "The idea of a man of your size boating a poor, weak woman like that!" Prisoner: "But. your worship, ehc keeps Irritaung ma ail the timor Magistrate: "How does ahc icriiaie you?" Prizoneiu "Wby, aha keeps saying, 'H!L me! Beat mc! Just hii ma once, and I'l have you hauled up before that bald-headed old reprobate of a magist- rate and ace what he'l do io your Magistrate: "Discharged." Porter: "How would you like to sleep -- head first or feet first?" Voyager: "If it's all the same to you, I'l sleep all at the same time." Jack (ruching into papa'a room): "Papa, the coi?ce pot and the kettle are aingingr Papa: "Nothing strange about that, my boy." Jack: "Bui they are singing for a wager." Papa: "Nonsense." Jack: "But I can prove R." Papa: "How'?" Jack: "Because the frying pan ia In the middle holding steaks!" sects, upon which it feeds, and as it frequents the tops of trees, some people have called it the Preacher Bird. The bird has very few mark- ings to which I could refer in order to enable you to pick him out from all the other woodland choristers, but it is about the size of a sparrow, more or less grey in color but if you get a peep at this bird you will notice that it has a white eyebrow which runs from the base of the beak to about where its ears would be. This is the most notice- able mark about the bird and I have no doubt will help you to identify him when he comes in view. In order to get a good view of any new bird it is almost neces- sary for you to have a pair of fieild glasses or a telescope handy and these should be kept in a certain place in the house, so that you can get one or other immediately, for I can assure you that very few birds will wait round until you can hun(. about for missing glasses. )Vhen you have got your glasses clo not rush at the bird as if you wished to knock it over, but go very carefully and cautiously and if possible, conceal yourself from the view of the bird, for you must remember that birds have an eye each side of their head, and consequently can look both ways at once. I think I will tell you some- thing about Swallows, next week. THE WEST VAN NEWS HOLLYBURN RAINFALL June, 1927 Date Amount June 6 ....................13 inches IP P2 13 .................... .02 I 5 ................... .0 1 w 16 PI 2 I .................. .05 rl 22 05 lr 23 ............. ..... .30 24 .................... .54 25 ................... .0 1 28 Pfi II BP PI II Total ................ 1.20 inches Mere traces of rain also fell on June 2, 12, and 29. The total is a little less than for June, 1926. Marine Drive Known as Pacific Highway "Pacific Highway" is the new official name of Marine Drive, which extends from the Second Narrows bridge to Whytecliff. This name has been adopted by representatives of all North Shore municipal)ties, allthough West Vancouver "unofficially" will retain the old name of Mar- ine Drive. In order to show its connec- tion with the great road that extends from Southern Califor- nia to Vancouver, Marine Drive will, in future, be mentioned in folders and tourist advertise- ments as the northern terminus of the Pacific Highway. West Vancouver council expressed no opposition to the new title, al- though in the municipality it- self, the old name will be re- tained. Slenea)ItlES Salf Course Now open to members for play Fiscai Agents R. P CLARK gi CO.. LTD. 823 Haaiinga Si. W. Sey. 7488, 7484 Local Rcprcaantaiiva C. J. ARCHER, Wcai 661L Bobette Beaaaty Parlor Ambicaidc Block, I iih (k rbiarinc At a recent meeting of the Ladies'uxiliary to the Horse- shoe Bay Boating and Yachting club, the following officers were elected to carry on the work for the coming year: President, Mrs. S. Heasman; vice-president, Mrs. J. L. Northey; secretary, Mrs. J. B. Furnfss; treasurer. Mrs. A. J. Rowse, the other members of the executive being Mrs. R. C. Hodgson, Mrs. Wil- liam Henderson and Mrs. Doug- lass Moore. Archery Club Meets Wednesday GROUNDS IMPROVED The Archery Club grounds at the corner of Marine Drive and 29th have been much developed. The bank behind the target has been cleared and improved. The club meets every Wednesday afternoon at three o'lock, and any interested in this fascinat- mg sport are invited to be pres- ent. Tomorrow the club goes to Vancouver, where a meet is be- ing held in Stanley Park. Com- petitive shoots to be held in Victoria and other points in the province will be announced later. Further information can be ob- tained from Major Barris or from Miss Tristram. !.dna~ .aci ie 1 OR Baseball WEST VAN BEATS ELKS West Van. beat the Elks last night at Ambleside Park by a score of 10 to 9 when Jack Stra'on hit a two bagger in the sev- enth with two on bases. Blair Edwards pitched good ball, but his efforts in the early part of the game were neutralised by several costly errors on the part of his team mates. At the begin- ning of the sixth the Elks were five runs in the lead, but the re- organised )Vest Van. team play- ed a strong uphill game and fin- ally gave the Elks the surprise of the season by administering a licking. Last Monday at Mahon Park, the locals lost by 9-8 in one of the best games they have played this season. The team is just getting into its stride and is showing the result of Manag- er Northcott's strategy. From now on it is expected that West Van. will start climbing. Every member of the team can hit and the weakness in their fielding is being fast remedied. Make a point of turning out at all the games from now and help the boys ivith your cheers. Next game Monday night at Mahon Park and again at Ambleside Park next Thursday. 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FOR SALE OR RENT--New bunga- iow, four rooms, very large sleeping porch and hardwood floors, full plumbing, beautiful Ioi. LVcat 148. TWO MpiVTHS'LD COCKRELS- Tancrcd Strain--from 300 cgg bans, $ 1.00 each. Phone West 17. FOR SALE--Range; iwo beds: table; two chairs. Phone 'West 629R. LOST IrV ASIBLESIDE PARK on July 1st, green woollen bathing suit. Reward. Phone West 493L CARPENTER WORK--Repairs and painting. Aii kinds of jobs figured on Phone iyczt 602 0 15 ROO.II TO LET io one or iwo buamcaa women. Phone West 477. FOR SALE--Light coiiapaibic baby buggy, $6.00. Child's bcd. $8.00;Bath tub, $1.50. Ail in good condi- tion. Phone West 184L. FOR SALE--Small electric stove with oven. Can bc used with ordinarylight fittings. Almost new. West 148. NEW AND SECOND HArVD Furni- ture bought, sold, and exchanged.Fred Tiic, Kcviii'a Old Stand, Am- bicaidc. GARDENING,Landscape and General Lawns and Rockcrics my specialty. Gardens kept in shape. H. A. 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Ha Ogercd io take hec at once Sha acorniuny looked at biz untidy ciothca and caid furiouaiy, "You are not a gentleman or you wauid uoi for- get an cnaagameni with a lady or come looking iika a horse drivarr "No," he capped sadly. "I reckon I waa never meant for a gentleman or a lady's many Sha aaw the deep hurt in those gray eyes and, overcome with remorse, aha seized one o? hia great rough hands and cried, "Oh. my dear, my deer. I am not worthy io iie your shoe." In a moment aha waa in hie arms and that aighi they were en- gaged. The person wbo looks for tha a!ivor !icing seldom sees the dark cloud.