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Page 4 THE OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR JOURNAL Thursday, February 2, 195] Pink Barrels and Prime Berries BY BETTINA MASSON It is cold outside to-day and a [berries appeared on the stems, a wet snow is falling lazily. Never- | piece of netting was thrown over theless, winter-weary citizens [the whole thing to the complete can't help thinking of spring, Ac- [frustration of the hungry birds. cording to the seed companies, | This strawberry barrel so in- spring is just outside your win- |trigued me that I asked the own- dow. Right now they are show- [er, Mr. John Milne of Douglas ering their customers with Ave, to tell me how he made it. trancing catalogues of suggest- So, for those of you who may ions or next year's gardens. have an empty drum idling in These catalogues, the earliest |your basement, here are his in- harbingers of spring, brought to structions for converting it into mind an ingenious garden orna-|a thing of beauty. (And helpful ment that I had seen last sum- [too for those early summer des- mer. serts.) A neighbour had a pink barrel | mirst drill about thirty-two standing in his garden. From good-sized holes all over the sides Doles in the barrel protruded |o¢ the barrel. This could be in strawberry plants. = The plant's |four rows of eight holes each leaves, flowers and later, berries |around the circumberence. Drill a against the pale. pink background |nole in the centre of the bottom made an attractive garden acces- (large enough to take a length o sory. When the mouth-watering (septic tank piping called weeping. 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- entine dance, to be held in Vic- toria hall Saturday evening, Feb. 4th. Miss Marion McNaughton, the regent, will be assisted in receiv- 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 Botterell, Mrs. Hilmer Lofquist, Mrs. H. R, Ostrum, and Mrs. D. R. Valentine. Tickets may be ob- tained by calling 1337J. en- By Mrs. J. F. Graydon At the recent anfiual meeting of the Local Association reports of 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 a number of seasoned Guiders who are, yery much missed. A new Brownie Pack was organized and attained full membership. and there is still a large waiting list for Brownies. ANNOUNCEMENT Everyone welcome to the C.P. T. Euchre, Friday, February 3rd, in the LO.O.F. Hall at 8,15 sharp. Trafalgar Eire Brigade, No. 2, Euchre 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 of our dear mother, Caroline Ellen Flanagan, who passed away February 4, 1949. Loving- ly remembered by daughter Kay and son-in-law Johnny. FLANAGAN--In loving memory 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 me Those. who loved her in life sincerel; Still love her in death just the same. fam] ~Sadly missed by Husband and ily. realy Service Star and Carol Dgy,, passed her Semaphore test, ry trict Captain Hilda McKinley present at the meeting. Oakville Hardwear, 94 COLBORNE ST. E. Telephone 290 | of Honour to' plan Badge Work for the coming month, and Wen- dy Pullen received her One Year ' Mrs. Cecil Gunyon was appoint- ed uniform convenor and Te- BERLOU a7 sense tile. This piping, in case you do SINGER not know, is full of tiny holes like Sewing Machine Company Insert the pipe up the centre so that the top is only slighty be- - Weddings : RUSSELL--GRAY a sprayer. Sales and Service car will With Dr. Willard Brewing. of- Jow the top of the barrel, Ports that as GuiderandBrownlelc 7 0 TIF FRE CRS 1 uniforms seem to be in short sup- ply at the moment there is a great be in the Town of Oak-(|| When you have done this much, |ficiating at a candlelight service demand for all uniforms which able. Repairs to all makes. || [strawberry plants were laden with | Douglas Keith Russell, son of Mr. |W. Jaffray has returned home 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 held her tulle: fingertip veil, and she carried hyacinth petals and 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. June Burrell of First Guide Company received her Two Year SINGER SEWING MACHINE CO. 39 Main St., Galt. Ph. 3165 and our man will call ing. Also for draining purposes, put a layer of small stones such as driveway gravel inside the bot- tom of the drum. Alternate lay- ers of good black soil and ferti- lizer follow. As the earth reach- es each row of holes, insert from | White roses. Service Star at last week's meet- Her attendants, Mrs. Gordon | Don't Wait For ville on Tuesdays for a|l|it would be a good time to paint [in St. George's United church, [are not Dein ied, Tienes hele Get Your . a period of four weeks [the outside of the drum. Mr, |Toronto, Barbara Jane Gray, [phone 409 if you have uniforms starting January 17. Milne's pale pink barrel looked [daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Franp- to be turned mo | New machines now avail- | [particularly pretty when the [lin M. Gray, became the bride of | Division Commissioner Mrs. H. 0 MOTOR VEHICLE Free Estimates in advance. |[ [their small white blossoms. and Mrs. Stanley S. Russell, of |from hospital and is getting along; 2 LICENCES And PERMITS Work Guaranteed. Phone|[| Mount the barrel on four |O2kville. nicely, d oF writs bricks. This is to facilitate drain-| Given in marriage by her fa-| There was a meeting of local ing. Second Company Patrol Norton and Miss Jeanette Russell, Leaders held their monthly Court wore gowns of sapphire blue vel- The Last Minute Rush 1 NOW ON SALE P. W. CHAMBRES 310 Reynolds St. N. OAKVILLE 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 groomsman, while ushers were Jack and Ken Russell and Don Currie. Following a reception at Prince Arthur House, the couple left on a wedding trip through the U.S. the bride travelling in a wisteria wool suit and coat, trimmed with Persian lamb. They will reside in Oakville. layer to form a lid of strawber- Ties. To make sure that your con- centrated berry patch thrives, here are a couple of tips from Mr. 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 TAKE CARE OF YOUR CLOTHES And They Will Take Care Of You! 2 onomical, farsight- It's so ec gl About eighty people attended =0, so downright smart toffjyou can sit back with a bowl in|. progressive euchre held last Send ounjsemments tous yous) Renee) veaty fof prenivour [ER on regularly! first juicy red berries. : Hall. First prize for ladies was won by Miss Oliver, and first for | men by John Clark, Port Credit. ! You'll like our expert, court- eous, prompt service. Mr, Milne tells me that po- tatoes and almost any vegetable can be grown in this manner. But EDDIE'S GARAGE Rear of Oakville Tire and Battery 38 Randall St. - Phone 1106 EDDIE ROWE, Proprietor Formerly with Hitchcox Motor Sales are so colour' ito be 00 mu ir you fold in iter is 1 les wi While pie others fresh ct fully fr ithe best fers is ir beeled 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. In that case, we should have spout- ing barrels all over Oakville's lovely gardens. 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