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al Page 4 Pink Barrels and Prime Berries BY BETTINA MASSON It is cold outside to-day and a wet snow is falling lazily. Never- theless, winter-weary citizens can't help thinking of spring. Ac- cording to the seed companies, harbingers of spring, brought to mind an ingenious garden orna- ment that I had seen last oum- mer. A neighbour: had a pink barrel standing in his garden. From holes in the barrel protruded a thing of beauty. too for those early summer des- serts.) berries 'appeared on the stems, a piece of netting was thrown over the whole thing to the complete frustration of the hungry birds. This strawberry barrel so in- trigued me that T asked the own- structions for converting it into (And helpful First, drill about thirty-tw good-sized holes all over the sides of the barrel. This could be in THE OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR JOURNAL Angela Bruce Chapter Holds Valentine Frolic A colour scheme of red and white, carried out with hearts, cupids and lacy valentines, will feature the decorative theme of the Angela Bruce Chapter's val- ing by Mrs. Malcolm Smith, new- ly appointed regent of the White Oak Chapter. Music will be pro- vided by Hamiltonian Phil Gage and his well known orchestra. Mrs. Alex Tilley and Mrs. Carl Wright, general conveners, have on their committee Mrs. John 0 Girl Guides the past year's activities were read by Guide and Brownie lead- ers showing that considerable progress had been made in spite of many changes and the loss of of seasoned Guiders missed. A a number T. Euchre, Friday, in the LO.O.F. Hall at 815 sharp. Thursday, ANNOUNCEMENT Everyone welcome to the C.P. February 3rd, Trafalgar Fire Brigade, No. 2, Fuchre and Dance to be held at the New Trafalgar Memorial Hall, Feb, 14. Refreshments. Good prizes. (1.05p10-12) IN MEMORIAM FLANAGAN--In loving memory spring is just outside your win- : SLANE i dow. Right now they are show- er, Mr. John Milne of Douglas entine dance, to be held in Vie of our dear mother, Caroline i ering their customers with en- (Ave, to tell me how he made it. hall Saturday evening, Feb. Bllen Flanagan, Who oust trancing catalogues of suggest-|So, for those of you who may h. away February 4, 1949. Loving- fons for next year's gardens Re ent nty fam aling in|) Missy Mazlon McNaughton, the| By Mrs. J. F. Graydon ly femembered by denghies 2 > on i si In receive i Kay and son-in-law Johnny, These catalogues, the earliest [your basement, here are his in- regent, will be' assisted in receiv- [At the recent annus] meeting of FLaAGAN--IL loving A the Local Association reports of of Caroline Ellen, beloved wife of Ernest Flanagan, who pass- ed away, February 4th, 1949. In our home she is fondly re- membered, Sweet memories cling to her name Those who loved her in life sincerely Still love her in death just the February 2, 1950 Service Star and Carol Downey passed her Semaphore test. Dis- trict Captain Hilda McKinley was t the meeting. present Oakville Hardware 94 COLBORNE ST. E. Telephone 290 who are very much . new Brownie Pack was organized same. i ship, | --Sadly' missed and attained full membership. | Hadi, miss byl Husband! and and there is still a large waiting strawberry plants. The plant's leaves, flowers and later, berries against the pale pink background made an attractive garden acces- four rows of eight holes each around the circumberence. Drill a hole in the centre of the bottom large enough to take a length of (Botterell, Mrs. Hilmer Lofquist, Mrs. H. R, Ostrum, and Mrs. D. R. Valentine. Tickets may be ob- | i ville on Tuesdays for af||it would be a good time to paint in a Ire hi period of four weeks || |the outside of the drum. Mr. Toronto, Barbara Jane Gray, phone 409 HE have uniforms : Ji} starting January 17. Milne's pale pink barrel looked daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Franp- to be turned in : N | =i New machines now avail- || [particularly pretty when the lin M. Gray, became the bride of | Division Commissioner Mrs. H. 5 able. Repairs to all makes. [||strawberry plants were laden with Douglas Keith Russell, son of Mr. |W. Jaffray has returned home | il Free Estimates in advance. | their small white blossoms. and Mrs. Stanley S. Russell, of |from hospital and is getting along LICENCES A d PERMITS { Oakville. nicely. n | si ; i i hi and our man will call ers of good black soil and ferti- held her tulle fingertip veil, and | June Burrell of First Guide P WwW CHAMBRES | Seer ort As the earth Tonos |She cormedinvacinthiipetals and [Company received her Two Year . . Be es each row of holes, insert from | White roses. Service Star at last weel's meet- 310 Reynolds St. N nse sory. When the mouth-watering tained by calling 1337J. septic tank piping called weeping tile. This piping, in case you do SINGER Sewing Machine Company Sales and Service car will be in the Town of Oak- Work Guaranteed. Phone or write SINGER SEWING MACHINE CO. 39 Main St., Galt. Ph. 3165 not know, is full of tiny holes like a sprayer. Insert the pipé up the centre so that the top is only slighty be- low the top of the barrel, When you have done this much, - Weddings z RUSSELL--GRAY With Dr. Willard, Brewing of- ficiating at a candlelight service St. George's United church, Mount the barrel on four bricks, This is to facilitate drain- ing. Also for draining purposes, put a layer of small stones such as driveway gravel inside the bot- tom of the drum. Alternate lay- Given in marriage by her fa- ther, the bride wore a gown of transparent white velvet fashion- ed on princess lines, with a fit- ted bodice. A cap of white velvet TAKE CARE OF YOUR CLOTHES And They Will Take Care Of You! It's so economical, farsight- ed, so downright smart to send your garments to us regularly! Youll like our expert, court- cous, prompt service. # Drycleaning * For Pick-up & Delivery Phone 1557 OAKVILLE CLEANERS Pressing for eating, the whole barrel * Repairing would have to be dumped to get |at them. Her attendants, Mrs. Gordon Norton and Miss Jeanette Russell, wore gowns of sapphire blue vel- vet with matching calots, They wore mittens to match their muffs of deep red velvet with muff bouquets of fresh flowers. Bill Russell was his brother's the outside through each hole a strawberry plant. Cover with more earth. When the barrel is full of earth, about forty more plants can be put in on the top layer to form a lid of strawber- ries. To make sure that your con- pe, ow ves here are a couple of tips from Mr. oS and {Fen | Fussell land;iDon urrie. Milne, He advises that the plants be watered in early evening. Fill the centre pipe with water. You remember that this pipe is full of holes, so the water can get through to irrigate the soil. Oc- casionally,, when watering your berries, drop some plant vitamin food down the weeping tile. Then you can sit back with a bowl in your hands ready to pick your first juicy red berries. Mr, Milne tells me that po- tatoes and almost any vegetable Following a reception at Prince Arthur House, the couple left on a wedding trip through the USS, the bride travelling in a wisteria wool suit and coat, trimmed with Persian lamb. They will reside in Oakville. a About eighty people attended the progressive euchre held last week in Sheridan Community Hall. First prize for ladies was won by Miss Oliver, and first for men by John Clark, Port Credit. list for Brownies. : Mrs. Cecil Gunyon was appoint ed uniform convemor and Te- ports that as Guide and Brownie uniforms seem to be in short sup- ply at the moment there is a great demand for all uniforms which are not being used. Please tele- There was a meeting of local Guiders on Monday at the home of Mrs. Trven Fell and a Training Conference will be held in Burl- ington on February 24th and 25. ing. Second Company Patrol Leaders held their monthly Court of Honour to plan Badge Work for the coming month, and Wen- dy Pullen received her One Year Year Guaranteed MOTHPROOF Get Your . . . Don't Wait For The Last Minute Rush NOW ON SALE AT THE RESIDENCE OF : OAKVILLE EDDIE'S GARAGE | Rear of Oakville Tire and Battery 38 Randall St. - Phone 1106 | EDDIE ROWE, Proprietor Formerly with Hitchcox Motor Sales can be grown in' this manner. But when the vegetables are ready I have seen the rockery plant known as "Hens and Chickens" growing thus. Eventually it com- pletely covers the surface of the barrel to make an unusual sight. Perhaps if others are as fas- cinated as I was by this novel method of growing berries, you might 'like to try one of these barrel-gardens for yourself. 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