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SA1SPRING ISLANDPublished weekly on Salt Spring Island, W. Fisher, Editor, P.O. Box 250, Ganges, B.C., Canada. Phone : 176Authorized as second class mail, Post Office D*pt., Ottawa and postage paid at Ganges, B.C.Thursday, October Id, 196^ Vol. 3 No. 31 10c PER COPYWhile we had It hmind to use the entire frontpage of this experimentalIssue of DRIFTWOOD totell you about "offset" printing,Typhoon Frefda hasusurped this space and wehope that the pictures ofsome of her destructionwill give an Indication ofwhat we are trying to do.What must rate as oneof the worst storms to hitthis area In all time, wasan honest - to - goodnesstyphoon bred, born andraised In the Far Pacific.The "preview" blow onThursday night was strongenough to rate as a nastylittle gale, but comparedto Friday night's buster, itwas just a zephyr.The Friday night stormwas preceded by a deceptivecalm, a verv low txjr-The scene at the head orGanges Harbour following to P. 3)Friday night's storm. Thelogs were ..from a boomowned byArmand Quesnei.Dennis Fleming and JackMcColl putting a new roofon McGill's Bakery. Thedestructive storm tore offthe old roof and the rainruined all the bread, rolls,etc. baked for Saturday'sbusiness.

Thursday, October 18,ANGLICAN WA MEETINGGifts f stalling $175 werevoted to St. George's Churchvestibule fund, rectory redecorating,dorcas work, ColumbiaCoast Mission and Sunday Schoolby post. Mrs. J.H. Holmeswas in the chair and there were15 members present.Members were asked to bringin to the next meeting smalljars of preserves for the CarolineMacklem Home in Victoria andmembers were also reminded tobring thank offering boxes to theNov. meeting. The annualChristmas Bazaar will be eldDec. Oth in the Parish Hall.Archdeacon Holmes >edthe meeting with prayer Teahostesses were Mrs. W. f,, ,erand Mrs. W. H..Sounders.FULFORD NEWS -by Bea HamiltonThe Harvest Festival servicewas held in the BeaverPoint School House on Sunday.The old school, one of the fewremaining schools i: 'he country,was filled with rruit, flowersand vegetables. Mrs.1962 D R I F T W O OMisslemiss was the organist &the Trvest hymns were sung.The - tool was beautiful lydecorateHand brought back memoriesof old times to many.Archdeacon & Mrs. Holmeswere present & the Archdeaconspoke of the many years thathe had taken services once amonth at the dd school. Nowthere is just the annual HarvestThanksgiving Service, butit keeps dive the traditions ofthe old days & gives the peopleof Beaver Point a chanceto meet and sing the dd hymns.W.I. NEWS - by Bea HamiltonThe Annual meeting of theW.I. met in the home o f Mrs.H. Townsend on Oct. 11 with17 members present. Two newmembers, Mrs. W. Low &> Mrs,P. Middlemiss, were welcomedby the president, Mrs. M.Gyves. Reports from Convenorsshowed a busy year past. Thepresident's &secretar/s reportsshowed a great number of activitiessuccessfully accomplished.We donated funds to orga-(Cont'd to P. 4)IT PAYS TO DO ALL OF YOURSAVING AND BORROWINGAT THEcreditunionIf you're nota memberJOIN NOW!For InformationCONTACTSALT SPRING ISLANDCREDIT UNIOND Page 2Olson MotonSEE RAY WILLIAMSFOR NFW AND USED CARSPHONE:EV4-1144, Victoria,B.C.GANGES PHARMACYWHAT ISTheaccentto any fashionan exciting new fragrancebyYARDLEYIMargret Wells, Prop. Pnone: 86THE TWO BEST HEATINGSYSTEMS KNOWN TO MANNobody questions nature's heating systems—andwhen it comes to home heating nothing is quite asgood, as safe, dependable Esso Oil heatWith Esso you have that reassuring feeling that youalways get the very best: the very best and mosteconomical heating .fuel, the very best and mostreliable sen ice.^^Call your nearest Imperial Esso Agent today anTilet him introduce you to that wonderful world ofESM> warmth.MOUAT BROS., LTD.ALWAI5 LOG? TO IMPLKIAL FOR iHE BESTftssoIMPERIAL ^^

Thursday, October 18, 1962D R I F T W O O D"~\\I . 3 No. 31 Page 3Power lines down on road leading Into the Pozzalan Plant at Welbury Bay.R.C. WHEELERMr. R. C. Wheeler ofGanges passed away at RoyalJubilee Hospital, Victoria,OctoberSth, after a lengthyIllness. A retired CanadianPacific Railroad official, hecame to Salt Spring IslandIn 1954.Mr. Wheeler was a memberof Kamloops Lodge " 10Another view of logs at the Head of Ganges Harbour.A.F. & A.M. and was anHonorary Life Member ofAdmiral Lodge # 170 A.F. &A.m.He leaves to mourn onedaughter, Patricia and twograndsons, Hugh and Robertof Vancouver, a sister, Agnes,of Vancouver and a brother,Charles of Squamlsh.Also Mrs. D. Hook and son,Brad, of Ganges,Services were held Oct.12th In Vancouver, Intermentat Ocean View Cemetery.Mr. & Mrs. J.H.M. Lambhave returned from threemonths spent in Ireland, Englandand Wales.STORM (Cont'd from P.I)ometer reading of 28.86and the usual mild galewarnings that seem to emanatefrom our local radioand TV stations most of thewinter. The American stationssounded more alarmingand Channel 5's weatherman returned to theair every half hour to warnthe people of the approac h-ing danger. Here in theGulf Islands, weary HydroAuthority crews moppingup the remnants of Thursday'sstorm, were wishfullyhoping the forecastedgale was not acoming. The"Motor Princess" left MontagueHarbour at Gallanoand Village Bay at MayneIsland for the return trip toSwartz Bay. In her log,the Captain reported lightNortheast Winds. Therewas one car and one truckaboard. On Salt SpringIsland night school classesand the St. Mark's bridgeplayers were just finishingup their evenings activitieswhen the first gusts struck.Someone at the hospital,hurrying to cope with whatever was coming, silentlycursed the wooly-thlnklngof the powers-to-be, whothought auxilliary powerwas a waste of money. Anda large three-point buckdeer was scurrying throughthe woods at Southey Point.The storm struck with allits tury and everyone and everycreature knew that wewere in for a rare night. Immediately,trees began totopple, power lines wentdown arcing beautiful bluelights against the dark sky,and the sea was whipped intoa froth. Soon most of thepower facilities were gonefrom the Gulf Islands. Telephoneswere knocked out,log booms broke up and docksveredemolished . Televisionaerials came crashing downand boats tugged mightilyat their frayed leashes.As that big buck at SoutheyPoint began to feel theragged edge of panic and a

Thursday, October 18, 1962W.I.NEWS (Cont'd from P2)nlzations, dcnnfad needed surgicalinsi,- to the Lid/Minto Hospital, sent cards, &flowers to members in hospitals& to funerals. Knitting hasbeen done all the year for theU.S.C. & layettes made for theSalada Tea competition; membersare collecting In "Gift ofHope" bags for Mental Healthof Canada. The raspberry tea,started some years ago by Mrs.R. Lee was held in the FulfordHall. The Victoria W.I. DramaGroup & members of the DistrictBoard were up to help raised funds for the W. I. Memberscanvassed for funds to help theI.O.D.E. for the C.N.I.B.funds. Delegates went to theW.I. Provincial Convention atU.B.C., attended the Borderpicnic at Royal Oak, also theAnnual District Conference.Our Welfare convenor didsome research work in hope ofattaining some Home Nursingservice for the community.Mrs. G. Slingsby gave a reporton the W.I. Workshop heldIn May - Miss V. Salliss gavea talk on the W. I. DenmanCollege in England; Mrs. A.Davis spoke about the Greenhouse& Agricultural tours atthe UBC W.I. Convention;Mr.J, James gave members aGardentalk; reports on W.I. Surveyson Television were readby Bea Hamilton; reports werebrought In of the TV Farm ForumSurvey. Two card partiesraised funds for the Children'sChristmas party and the FiifordHall Stage fund. Cookies weredistributed at Christmas to shutins.A plant sale was held toraise W.I. Funds.Ten meetingswere held during the year withan average attendance of 11members. The elections of officerstook place with Mrs.Davis In the chair. The resultsare as follows: President, Mrs.Gladys Slingsby; Vtce-pres.,Mrs R. Lee; Sec., Mrs. V.Grant; Treas., Miss V. Salliss;Director, Mrs. M. Gyves.A vote of thanks was given toMrs. Gyves for her good workas president the past year, &D R I F T W O O Dalso to ail past officers. Convenorsare as follows: SocialWelfare & cifts, Mrs. EdieWiUon; Publicity, Miss ReaHamilton; Agriculture, Mrs.Davis; Citlzen^iip & education,Mrs. Gyves; Cultural, MissSaliiss; UN., Mrs. V. Grant& Mrs. W. Y. Stewart.Members decided this year tocancel the children's Christmasparty, instead several ofthe mothers have decided togive the children a Hallowe'enparty. The W. I. willgive a donation toward this.Next Friday at 8:00 p.m. MissSalliss will show some picturesin the Fulford Hal I-50$ each.Coffee will be served. Thepictures are interesting & everyoneis invited to attend.Tea was served by Mrs. R, Patterson& Mrs. Townsend. Thenext meeting will be held atthe home of Mrs. R. Lee, &tea hostesses will be Mrs. W.Y. Stewart & Miss Salliss.A message given by Mrs.Woodward, editor of W. I.newsletter at the recent conference,asked that every W.I.member subscribe to the Newsletterat $1 per year. Mrs.Woodward does a good Job,with help from other member*of the District Board & theNewsletter Is well worth takingas It Is an excellent reference for W.I. facts & act!vltles.Picture of a man tryirvto commit suicide•BABY NEWSA son to Mr. & Mrt. Le-Roy Jensen of Kelownq, onOctober 12. The first grandchildof Mr. & Mrs. J.G.Jensen of Vesuvius.A son, Thomas Casey, toDr. & Mrs. E.A. Jarman onOctober llth. The babywwlghed In at 8 |b., 4 oz.Vol. 3 No. 31 Page 4After spending two y«artIn Dawson Creek, B.C., Mr.& Mrs. G.A. Philion, sonin-law& daughter of Mr. &Mrs. HJ. Carlin, Ganges,have taken up residence inDuncan, B.C., where Mr.Phil Ion has been posted withthe Social Service Dept.Q U E S N E L 1 SCOIN OPERATEDOPEN 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M,7 DAYS PER //EEKWASHERS 25$DRYERSBehind the Dutch Beauty SalonLAUNDERETTEHAYWARD'SBC FUNERAL CO. LTD."Serving Since 1867''DIGNIFIED SERVICE\\ITHIN THE MEANSOiEVERY r-AMILYEV 6-3505734 Broughton VICTORIAFOR FALL ANDWINTERF I S H I N GKEEP YOUR BOAT ATSCOTT POINTMARINAWATER OR LAND-STORAGEPHONE: 17, X PHONE: 172-XSALE!permanent typoANTI-FREEZE$2.5O PT GAL.H.A. HORELft SONSPHONE: 259 - DAYS; 137-Y - NIGHTS

Thursday, October 1AFTER THE STORM -by Bea HamiltonPeople at Fulford thoughtthe storm on Thursday nightwas bad enough, especiallywhen Mr. R.R. Alton's launchwas torn from It's moorings &smashed on the rocks at Fulford-andwe moaned when allth« lovely apples were downon the ground-then cam* thdtterrifying Friday storm - thewind gusted 70 - 80 miles anhour. From 10 o'clock on/the wind Increased in poweruntil suddenly, the night washldious with sound, thingsbanged & fell, rdled& bumpedIn the night-trees crasheddown on power lines & broughtdarkness-and up there a-galnst the sky line,th« tallfir trees seemed to be doingthe modern twist as they crossed& bent & twisted in agrotesque dance - sometimesbending in a bow half waydown to the ground. None ofus can remember seeing sucha performance amongst thestately firs. Toby McLarenbst his gate as the wind flattenedIt, Mr. W. Low had-three tall hemlock trees up-8, 1962 D R I F T W O O Drooted, peach trees were spilt& topped, ornamental treesuprooted, & the roads weregreen with fir branches. Thegovernment float was wicked,log booms were scattered.At midnight the wind camehowling around the house a-gain. Mrs. East had a windowbroken. The wind washaving a merry fling. If BUIShaw had seen his milk bottlesrolling like ninepins, he'dhave had a fltl They clatteredacross the front porch, flowerpots joined the dance &then a sort of twister seemedto hit everything at once, &there was a mad dance ofbranches flying & spinning, abdder went over, cherry treeswere bent to the ground & itwas themost terrifying nightIn history for us. Boats wentadriftlng in the gale-ClaudeHamilton's "Big Toot" reallywent on a moonlight toot -Itbroke away about 11:30 &could be seen going up harbour.Nothing could be done.Bob Patterson said he wouldwatch from the other side, &Bob Ryder came along the(Cont'd. to P. 7)Home Heating ServiceInstallationsGangesVol . 3 No. 31 Page 5__,FREE ESTIMATESAu toma ticOil FurnacesPhone: 248ICO PRODUCTS L/MITeOH AVINUi VANCUUVtR B(Is your Furnace Oil leading ainUJShell Furnace Oil with Sonitor does!Shell Furnace Oil burns hot and clean,Oand at the same time protects yourt/1aaUJstorage tank! Soniior, which comes freewith your order, helps preventcostly leaks . . . can actuallydouble the life of your tank!For trouble free heating ail winterlong get Shell— the Heat'n-a-hurr\Furnace Oil— with Soiutur Oukforprompt delivery!Phoru* 124SbellServiceREAL ESTATEDID Y U K N O W ?InsuranceIII'llurnI •!*{••{Ii5ii" ii'SiftvIIMMIB •HHiaiiivIBMMB. MIMMBBmikIII!•Hll •••IHBIMThe Tax Assessor on his rounds, meets a tale of woe and doom:"The basement's cracked, the roof Is old, there's a leak In every room;The kids have made a gravel pit where the front yard used to be,And built a fire on the bedroom floor, and chopped down the apple tree".But when the cautious realtor comes to list the old chateau,There's a mighty different story to the previous tale of woe:"Those post-and-beamers down the way are built with sticks and glue,But lumber clear, and loving care, and the hands of a craftsman true,Fashioned this home fora gracious life, and naught but the best would doWatch out for that hole In the kitchen floor! But Isn't It picturesque 1The price Is right, just get for me, five times what It's assessed".CONGRATULATIONS TO DRIFTWOOD ON THEIR NEW-LOCKNEWSPAPER"mammmmti• •!•H»—•II il•IIil

ClassifiedBusiness DirectoryFOR SALEHeater large enoughto heat 3 or 4 rooms. In goodcondition. $40.00-Ph. 106-: our burner white enamelledstove with oven, two 40 gal.fc anks, hot water tank & heaters.All Propane. Ready foruse. $125 - Phone 50-QTwo wheel garden tractor,complete with many attachments.Also a 1 HP Briggs-Stratton engine in like newcondition & miscellaneoustools & boat hardware.Phone 28-T500 C.C. B.S.A. twinmotorcycle, running condition,$150. Also EatonsTeco hand lawn mower $12Phone 154-G - D.G.CunninghamLarge wood & coal furnaceincluding blower, pipes& registers in good condition- all ready for pickup. Best Cash Offer. Canbe seen at 10393 BowerBank Rd., opposite RestHaven Hospital in SIDNEYPH. GR 5-3246FOUNDBrown car coat on Fulford- Ganges Rd. attop of Lee's Hill onSunday. Owner Ph.27*2 iron at Golf Course,Owner Phone 176WANTEDA good home for 4little persian kittens -about 6 weeks old - Ph,25-QNOTICESSalt Spring Accordion Stdio, R.R. # 2, DouglasRd., private lessons, 8week trial course forbeginners. Mrs. J. BlaclPhone 205-KGutter and down pipecleaning & repairing.Phone 111-QC.GJ.T. Car Wash,Sat. Oct. 20th 196210 a.m. to 4 p.m.Outside Ganges UnitedChurch. $ 1.00 per car.CLASSIFIED ADS_. 20 words.D A V I D P A L L O TCERTIFIED Class-A ELECTRICIANCOMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICEInstallations-Repairs-AppliancesCALL - DAY or NIGHT 30-MDICK'S RADIO & T.V.SALES & SERVICEACROSS FROM TRADING CO.TUBES BROUGHT IN TESTED FREEPHONE: 244 PHONE: 244E R N I E B O O T HPLUMBING & HEATINGINSTALLATIONS - REPAIRSFREE ESTIMATESPHONE: 130HARRY'S WATER TAXITWO FAST BOATS"Cracker|ack M"&"Crackerjill"Ganges, Salt Spring IslandPHONE: 150 or 235AAGE VILLADSENBUILDING CONTRACTORQuality Homes, RennovationsAdditions,Cabinets,Free EstimatesGANGES PHONE: 29-MCATERING FOR ALL OCCASIONFANCY SANDWICHESCAKE DECORATINGPETIT FOURSOLIVE LA YARD PHONE: 74-QW. J. MOLLISONReady-Mix Concrete - CementGravel - Fill - Shale - FreightPHONE:210-M or 116-WGULF PLUMBING & HEATINGFRED LUDDINGTONFurnace & Oil Burner ServiceFREE ESTIMATESPHONE: 62-MC A R P E N T E R& B U I L D E R1ST C L A S SW.H. VAN BUSKIRKPHONE: 18-WSHARP PICTURES BY SHARPPortraits (Children a Specialty)WEDDINGS, PASSPORTSPictures Copied, Aerial PhotoMARSHALL SHARP - 50-QSALT SPRING AUTO WRECKERSRepair Cars, Farm Equip.tillers, LawnmowersAcetylene & Arc WeldingPHONE:82-A, ALEX MARCOTTEFOR ALL YOURBUILDING NEEDSCONSULTCRUIKSHANK CONSTRUCTIONPHONE: 219-Q or 205-QWORK WANTEDAny odd jobs done. Casuallabour. Ph. 42-M after 6p.m.IN APPRECIATIONI wish to thank all the residentsof Vesuvius who contributedso liberally to theHeart Foundation in memoryof my late brother, Mr.Frank F. Smith. MissEmily H. Smith.FOR RENTFour room bungalow withtove and heater.Phone 111-TFour room house locatedin Ganges, availableNov. 1st - Phone 62-MLOSTBlack wallet with initialsM.T., containing driversCOMING EVENTS:Fri., Oct. 19 W.I. Pictures, Fulford Hall, 8:00 p.m.Sat., Oct. 20 Roller Skating, Fulford Hall, 2:00 to 4:00p.m.; 8:00 to 10:30 p.m C.G.I.T. Car Washoutside Ganges United Church, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Boy Scout Bottle Drive.CHURCHES: October 21, 1962ANGLICAN: St. Mark's - Matins, 11:00 a.m. SundaySchool - 9:45 a.m.; St. George's - Holy Communion 8:30a.m., Evensong 7:30 p.m»; St. Mary's - Evensong 2:30 pmUNITED: Ganges, 11:00 a.m., Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.ROMAN CATHOLIC: Our Lady of Grace, Holy Mass,10:45 a.m.CHRISTIAN SCIENCE: Mahon Hall, 11:00 a.m.JEHOVAH WITNESSES: Mahon Hall,2:00 p.m.FULL GOSPEL CHAPEL: Sunday School, 10:30a.m., EveningService, 7:30 p.m.TOO LATE TO CLASSIFYFOR SALE6 feeder calves. Phone 222CLASSIFIED ADS BRINGRESULTS1 - 20 Words 75$FOR YOUR READINCENJOYMENTSALT SPRING SAGA$1 .95DRIFTWOOD BOOK STOREOffice SuppliesStationeryArt SuppliesBest SellersChildren's BooksPocket BooksPhotosPrintingRubber StampsPhoto CopyingDRIFTWOOD BOOK STORE

Thursday, OctoberAFTER THE STORM(Cont'd from P. 5)beach to get away from fly-In branches, & waited withClaude to see if anythingcould be done. It was daybreakbefore Bob & Claudecould get out in the small^boat & then they found "Big"Toot" sitting at pretty as youplease on the sandbankalongthe Mill side of Fulfordwith no damage, at all. Themate who sits up top-sideto scare off seagulls had lostall his clothes & his headbut that's not surprising Insuch a storm. Claude had abonus though 1 He caught alalmon with his bare hands inthe shallows near the launch.The "Big Toot" is now safelymoored at the docks.We all owe a big thankyouto the men who moppedup after the storm on the power& telephone lines. We sawthem stfll on the job late Sundayafternoon.Solitude is as needful to theimagination as society iswholesome for the character.James Russell Lowell18, 1962 D R I F T W O O DFirst Tilings FirstWhen one considers the prodigiousachievements of the prolitmotive in wrecking land, one hesitatesto reject it as a vehicle for restoringland. I incline to believe weluve overestimated the scope of theprofit motive. Is it profitable for theindividual to build a beautiful home?To give his children a higher education?No, it is seldom profitable, yetwe do both. These are, in fact, ethicaland aesthetic premises which underliethe economic system. Once accepted,economic tones tend to align thesmaller details of social organizationinto harmony with them.No such ethical and aesthetic premiseyet exists for the condition of theland these children must live in. Ourchildren are our signature to the rosterof history; our land is merely trieplace our money was made. There isas yet ne social stigma in the possessionof a gullied farm, a wreckedforest, or a polliited stream, providedthe dividends suffice to send theyoungsters to college. Whatever ailsthe land, the government will fix it.I think we have here the root ofthe problem. What conservation educationmust build is an ethical underpinningfor land economics anda universal curiosity to understandthe land mechanism. Conservationmay then follow.—Aldo Leopold inRound River. Oxford UniversityPress, 1953.D D DVol.3 No. 31 Pag«7Money!Save Your Clothes!•••••••••••• haveyour clothes cleaned more frequently,which is the surest way to make them lastlonger. You save money both ways andlook better always.GULF ISLANDS' CLEANERSServing Families of Every. i.Get Ready For Winter!!!-F OR SAFE AND TROUBLE FREE WINTER DRIVING-BRING YOUR CAR TO USFOR A COMPLETE CHECK-UP-OURWORK IS GUARANTEED TO SATISFY-HONE: 84ISLAND GARAGE

Thursday, October 1STORM (Cont'd from P.3)patientatthe hospital presseda useless button to summona nurse, the "MotorPrincess" poked her nose outof the shelter of Render Islandand caught the fullonslaught. Her bow wentdown and under and thenshuddered up with tons ofgreen water washing the cardeck and pouring into theengine room. The car andthe truck slid wildly andswiftly toward oblivionwhen, luckily, they jammedtogether and locked into anembrace that was to holdthem safe and still the restof the nightmarish ride. Thecaptains room behind thewheel house w'as soon soakingfrom the spray, the coffeeshop was a shambles,and the engineer crew desperatelycovered the generators- for to lose powerwas to lose all. The shipfinally made it to PrincesMargaret Island (PortlandIsland) where she stayed inthe lea until 2:00 a.m. She^vas not alone, for the big"City of Victoria" and the"Kahloke" laid alongside.None would da re the trickylanding at Swartz Bay.People vaiting for the 9:00pm ferry from Swartz Bay toFulford >leptfitfully in theirfor; ^r drove desperatelyup and d«y* m *^*» ^l-*eKofiianey looking for someplurtles that youhave piled up in the oac ? oomthe woodshed, or the /x- c ' r>-t.The Boy Scouts will :>

Thursday, October 18, 1962EXT TIME you sip a glass of tea, put an icepack on yourN head, or take a bath, you might stop and consideiwhat a remarkable substance you're using- -common,ordinary water.What's so remarkable about water?Well, for one thing, it can make people drunk. In Englanddoctors describe nine people who get inebriated when theydrink too much water—and without whiskey in it. The victimshave dizzy spells, speak with difficulty, and suffer fromgiddiness. They also have a compulsion to drink water. Oneconsumed 18 quarts a day.Fortunately, most people aren't allergic to water. In fact,can't do without it. An adult's body contains 50 tocent of water; an infant's, 70 to 80 per cent. Bloodis 90 per cent water, and muscles are 80 per cent.If you lost 10 per cent of your body's water, it is serious.Twenty per cent is usually fatal. On the other hand, a personnormally secretes two quarts of water a day (throughbreathing, perspiring, etc.), and he should drink that much—as water or as some other liquid. (The normal persondrinks a ton of water a year.)One function of water in your body is to make youperspire—it cools you. When one pound of water is evaporated,it takes away enough heat to raise 5/i pounds of iceto the boiling point. (A caloric, incidentally, is defined asthe amount of heat needed to raise one kilogram of waterone degree centipiacle.What's the record for abstinence? Castaways on raftshave gone 15 days without water. In 1821, a Frenchmancommitted suicide by not drinking for 17 days. The marathonended when he died. Camels, on the other hand, cango four months and'longer without water—though only 17days, in hot weather, without being uncomfortable. (No.they don't mysteriously store up water: they can automaticallylessen the evaporation of water from their bodies.)Speaking of animals, you no doubt have heard that youcan lead a horse to water, etc. Well, it isn't true. In experiments,scientists have attached electrical wires to the brainsof goats and succeeded in controlling their desire to drink.Another thing you have often heard: water is scarceDon't believe it. If all the continents sank beneath theocean, the level of water on the earth would be 9,000 feet.(The ocean contains 97.39 per cent of the earth's water,and—in case you ever wondered—it weighs 1,400,000,000,-000,000,000,000 tons.)What is scarce, or what is getting scarce, is pure water.And one reason is pollution.Representative John Fogarty of Rhode Island, chairmanof the House Appropriations Committee, said last year:"The pollution of the interstate waters of the New Yorkharbor area is a disgrace to the richest nation on earthRaw sewage, garbage and industrial wastes from stockyards and slaughterhouses continue to pollute the greatMississippi and Missouri. The Merrimac River, which runsbetween New Hampshire ,m |ohn D. Isaacs of the-ScrippsInstitution of Oceanograph.Isaacs wanted six ocean »• ing tugs to tow an Antarcticiceberg to a point off Southern California. The cost: $1million. But, as a supplier of fresh water, the 10 billionton iceberg would be worth $100 million. (The largesttanker in the world could carry only $700 worth of water.)A fence 10 feet deep would surround the iceberg, catchingthe ice as it melted. Then the water would be pumped toshore.So far, Isaacs has had no takers.But just because we have water-purifying devices doesn'tmean we mustn't be careful with water. Not only shouldwe keep our streams pure, but we should prevent leaks indrains and faucets at home.A % inch leak will lose 175 gallons of water a day. A K«inch leak loses 700 gallons. A Yt inch leak will lose 2,800gallons. Even a very slow drip—one that loses only 15gallons in a day—uses up more water than an entire familymight have used back in 1890.Not to end on such a grim note, it might be appropriateto mention that water has been the subject of numberlessgags and jokes. One of the oldest and corniest is: What inwater puts out fires? Answer: fire boats.Then there's the one about the drunk who bets a bartender$100 that he can correctly identify all the ingredientsin any concoction he drinks. The bet is accepted.One drink after another, the drunk succeeds- he can eventell exactly what proportion of gin, rye, vermouth, vodka,bourbon, or tonic is in any glass.Finally, in desperation, the bartender serves the drunka glass of plain water.The drunk sips it, sips it again, then makes ;i t.ice. "I.don't have any idea what it is," he says sourK ' I'll 'ellvou this: It'll never sell!"DRIFTWOODSUBSCRIPTIONS$350 yearlCanaday In00 anywhereIn the world IJ^^-*—-r—'

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