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001C9736 April 26, 1929. GARDENS and GARDENING THE WEST VAN NEWS GYII E(}UI1 I~IENT FOR INGLESVOOD SCHOOl J%,J%P%4%8%~7%~PC ~~~A% ~~~~~2% ~~on ~a% ~a% nC.~J% P% ~7%% all one-maTh cals in BuQalo arid. Kansas City By NINA G. HUTI', Landscape Architect As a result of the concert"Night in the Orient" staged&by the pupils of Mrs. F. X. Hodgson some time ago the following equipment has been added to the gymnasium of the Inglewood School--25 pairs Japanned Indi- an Club hangers; 2 gymnasium mats; 25 pairs Indian clubs and a horizontal ladder. The pur- chase of these was recommended by the committee to whom the matter was left. 'I RANSIrORTATION FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN ~«~ lfs Ladscaplns V. ~ I C Ass erIcafe 5ch eel et Lsd sea pe Arch I tee tare aad Gardening. Keaher Natleaal Ledscape 5ervlce. Porch or window boxes are the most versatile of garden spots. Winter may find them dressed neatly and primly with several I mall evergreens such as box- wood or heather, etc. Early spring may find them gay with crocus and snowdrops, while just a few short weeks later they may again seem brimming over with hyacinths, and still later with pert little cot tage tulips. Of course they will need care, but who would riot grant them that when the returns are so worth- while. After the tulips have passed, and the bulbs are beginning to ripen, which will be indicated by the leaves starting to droop and wither, remove all the bulbs, tak- ing the whole clump of bulbs, leaves and the attached earth, and place in a cool dry place in shade. When the leaves have be- come brittle and the earth pow- dery dry, the bulbs should be cleaned and stored. Large bulbs should be broken away from each other, but the small bulbs may either be allo&ved to remain at- tached to the larger ones, or may be separated and planted in a plot to themselves. As a rule t)iese tiny bulbs will not produce flowers the first year. Hya- cinth bulbs may be treated in the same manner. The bulbs will be out of the way in plenty of time for the stimmer planting of the boxes, and you will have in addition the joy of cheery colorful spring flower gardens right at your window sills. Of course this intensive gard- ening makes greater demands on the soil of your boxes, But if we are to obtain the best re- sults even when using the boxes for summer bloom only, in view of the fact that to look their best the boxes must be well stocked with plant material, we will find it necessary to either re- new the soil each year or at least to enrich it sufficiently to com- pensate for the demands made upon it. The most desirable soil is the one that does not pack hard when watered, or contract niuch when dry, but remains por- ous and spongy. This soil may be obtained by mixing two parts of garden loam, one part leaf mold, or woods earth, and one part sand. To this mixture should be added well decayed manure (in West Vancouver, cow manure,) at the rate of one peck tc two bushels of soil. Drainage must be arranged for in the preparation of your boxes, and over the half inch holes which should be drilled a foot apart in the bottom of the box, place some broken pots or loose stones, so that the soil will not become mater-logged and sour. For the actual planting of your boxes and to obtain the luxurious appearance so much desired, consideration must be given to the exposure, whether the. boxes wi)l be exposed to hot drying winds and sun, or wheth- er they are in full or partial shade. For sunny exposures Dracena (Cordyline indivisa) or the bloodleaf (Iresine lindeni) are upright growing foliage plants which might be used in the cen- tre background. Petunias, cal- ceolarias, schizanthus, and ver- benas are more bush and spread- ing, while trailing types such as weeping lantana, gazzina, peri- veinkle, creePinig jenny, etcee will flourish in the front of the box. Shade loving plants are the fuchias, begonias, forget-me- nots, sweet alyssum and pansies, but will do equally well in partial shade. One very charming box used against a cream colored frame house at an upstair window, con- tained pale yellow snapdragons, with Rosy Morn petunias in front. Ivy leaved geraniums, white, and periwinkle were the trailing plants used. 0/ BUFFALO. the eire of Toronto ernf K e CitF. with 400,000 people, have not a single two-man street car on the tracks. Every car is a one-man car. With dozens of cities far larger than Vancouver, and with more tra%c congestion, «ith one-man cars oper- ating successfully through their downtown streets, there can be no doubt of their suitability here. Careful investigations made by the Wisconsin Rail- road Cor ~ission when granting permission for one- man cars in Milwaukee show that they are operated even faster than two-man cars, and with greater safe ty. At the meeting of the Board of School Trustees on April 11th Trustee Mrs. Robinson reported that arrangements had been remade for 18 children to travel on the Municipal busses, thus relieving the Pacific Stage bus of this number. The Pacific stage was carrying 42 children to the Pauline Johnson school and 7 to the Hollyburn school. The school principals have been directed to forward report at the end of each month stating num- ber of children travelling on the municipal bus. The one-man car is a measure of economy that brings beneats to the car rider as well as to the street car company. Were the savings of the one-man car not possible, higher fares would be the alternative. One-man cars give just as good and just as safe service and help to keep the fares down. Mr. Percy King, leader of the West Vancouver Bible School, will speak over CKWX every Monday until further notice from 7 to 7.30 p.m. Eottsttfotltttttlo r Etmrrtocffetoetrftt VANCOUVER VICTORIADUNDARAVE REGATTA The Dundarave Regatta which has been the outstanding sum- mer event in West Vancouver for the past eleven years, due to the efforts of a number of our public spirited citizens, will be held this year on Saturday, August 17th, under the auspices of the AUest Vancouver Swimming Club, af- filiated with the Canadian Ama- teur Swimming Association, and the Dunharave Regatta Commit- tee. Included in the usual varied program of events will be two British Columbia championships. These championship events which will be the first ever held in West Vancouver will be the B. ('. Ladies Open Diving and the 200 yard Men's Open Swim and will undoubtedly attract wide- spread attention to West Van- couver. Enquiries regarding entries are already being received by the club's secretary from outside points. The diving contest es- pecially will be of much local int- erest as past experience has prove&i the popularity of this sport with the public. Tentative plans are already under discus- sion for the handling of a record at tendance. The past season, which was the initial year of the club's ex- istence, has left no doubt as to its popularity. For the coming season, the club is endeavoring to arrange for the services of a swimming and diving coach. Should this materialize, and there is every indication that the plan will be financially possible, one of the first objects of the club, the promotion of better swimming and diving, will be well on the way towards realiz- ation. For this, however, and also for the furtherance of the very ex- teiisive plans for the coming sea- son, funds are required. Mem- bers are reminded that member- ship fees are now due and pay- able to the Secretary, Mr. L. Speck. NOTE--The writer will consider It ~ pleasure to answer questions concerning the garden In thl ~ column. The questions should be addressed to the writer In care oI the Editor. The ~newer will appear Ia an early Issue or II a personal reply ls desired ~ ~ tamped, selt-addressed envelope sbouid be enciosed. Albert Kruger who served for eight years as a North West Mounted policeman, has been ap- pointed motor cycle officer on the West Vancouver police force. Officer Kruger with his wife, who by the way is a daughter of Te Russell of West Vancouver, and who acted for 3 years as a Iiurse in the Anglican Mission at Hay River, B. C., have moved into a house at 25th and Law- son. It is interesting to know that Henry Davison, who operated the Dundarave Garage was a niember of the "Mounties" at the same time as Kruger. A Night of Vaudei~lle Buck Holley is arranging a special entertainment at the Hol- lyburn Theatre for next Thurs- day night. A varied programme will be given. Some of the turns are: The Dance of Dances, feat- uring in person the famous Dun- can Barbes; Miss June Clark, West Vancouver's owIi talent and the smallest acrobatic danc- er. The Personality Kiddies in their clever song and dance num- bers. Walter Blake known as the dancing fool and Bob Peroni, the young piano accordionist. These are feature acts from the Orphe- um circuit. Buck Holley with his famous dog Barrie, will also appear in a special physical cult- ure act. There will also be mov- ing pictures and a description of the way in which moving pic- tures are made at Hollywood. Children's admission is 25c and adults 50c. The show starts at 8.15 p.m. This is an unusual entertainment for West Van. It will be good. 41ake a point of be- ing there. IVILL WRITE VICTORIA ABOUT TREES FOR SCHOOL GROUNDS The secretary of the school board has been instructed by the Trustees to write to J. W. Gib- son, Victoria, asking for his rec- ommendation in regard to trees for the boulevards at Hollyburn School, and to ask if trees would be available from the Experi- mental Farm at Essondale; also to remind him that nothing fur- ther had been done to the grounds at Ingle wood School since he was last here. BASEBALL The West Vancouver Inter- mediate Baseball team will hold its first practice Tuesday even- ing at 6 o'lock at Ambleside Park. All boys interested are asked to be on hand. 51RS. OVERINGTON AND DAUGHTER iVILL RESIDE HERE IVeel, feei! Yes, Mr. McTavish, I'l examine you for five dollars. Weel, if ye find it, I'l give ye half. Mrs. C. J. Overington, wife of the well known barber of ~Vest Vancouver, and her daugh- ter Alice, who have been staying in Southern Alberta for some time, arrived in West Vancouver last week end and will take up residence here. Alice started her classes at the high school here last Tuesday. Mrs. Overington will be actively interested in het husband's busi- ness and will attend to the tele- phone appointments. For FERTILIZERS GRASS SEED and SEED POTATOES come to the Is invited to visit the Flower Gardens surroundingVERNON FEED STORE I')ie Red MiJ.j. 'j.'ea RoomsA. C. SEARLE Phone West 9 Next door to Theatre Fuel and Building Supplies. at I'. T. A. EXECUTIVE ..'"ruiI: 'i'ree SPECIAL West Vancouver P. T. A. ex- ecutive will be held Tuesday, April 30, at 8 p.m. at the home of the secretary, Mrs, Gleed, 15th and Lawson. This is one of the Real "Show Places" of West Vancouver,-- a veritable Fairy Land,--many improvements having been added since last season.ONE WEEK ONLY 65 cents 4 Year Old Burbank's Climax I'lum. S Year Old English Greengage. 4 Year Old Wealthy Apples. S and 4 Year Old Delicious. Under the auspicefs of TIIE WEST VANCOUVER AGRICULTURAL AND IIORTICULTUIIAL ASSOCIATION TEAS, LIGHT LUNCHEON, ICE CREAM Etc. may be enjoyed in the newly decorated Tea Rooms, on the pleasant verandas on the beach, or in some shady nook in the Gardens. A LECTURE ON 'wej-s Plenty of free tables and seats for those who prefer to bring their lunches. Extra Fine. Black Currant Bushes 5 for $ 1.00 NET DIOTOR CYCLE BIG ENTERTALflilIENT OFFICER AppOINTED STAGED AT THEATRE NEXT THURSDAY E. 8. Gsmage, British Columbia Nurseries, 700 Marine Drive, West Van. Phone West 249lt By Fe l'EltltY NEXT TUESDAY AT 8 P. hl. in AhIBLESIDE HALL. Admission Free. "THE BRIGHTEST SPOT ON THE NORTH SHORE."