History Helps Volume Six, Number 9, August 2006
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• Greetings
• Delta Farmers’ Institute
• Useful Website
• Bank of Canada
• Subscription, Privacy Policy

GREETINGS! ENJOY WHAT’S LEFT OF SUMMER!

Delta Farmers’ Institute

‘DELTA FARMERS’ INSTITUTE

(From Our Own Correspondent, ‘Alves.’)

LADNER, Jan. 13 -- According to notice, J. R. Anderson, Esq., Deputy Minister of Agriculture, held a meeting here, last Saturday, for the purpose of organizing a Farmers’ Institute for the Delta municipality. The meeting was well attended, and proceeded to business by calling Mr. Wm. H. Ladner to the chair, having on his right [hand] Mr. Ernest Hutcherson as secretary, pro tem.

After Mr. Anderson had addressed the meeting, and carefully explained the nature and scope of the Act providing for the establishment of these Institutes, the election of officers was held, and resulted as follows: President, Mr. Thos. E. Ladner; vice-president, Mr. Ernest Hutcherson; secretary treasurer, Mr. Wm. H. Ladner; directors, Mr. John A. Patterson and Mr. Frank L. Kirkland.

The name of the institute is to be ‘The Delta Farmers’ Institute.’

The newly elected president, in taking the chair, said that he not only felt the honor conferred upon him, for which he thanked the members, but he also felt the responsibility, and assured them that he would endeavor to the utmost of his power to promote the objects of the Institute.

Mr. Anderson, being again called on, said that the Government had an interest in these Institutes, as well as the farmers; for it looked to them as the source from which valuable and reliable information could be obtained for the guidance of the Agricultural Department of the Province. The scheme was as yet in its infancy, but he had no doubt of its success. This was the third Institute he had organized so far, and petitions for a similar organization had been received from several other places...

A hearty vote of thanks was tendered to Mr. Anderson, and the Delta Farmers’ Institute commenced its career with twenty-three paid up members.”

Source; The [New Westminster] Daily Columbian, 17 January 1898, page three.

Useful Website

This suggestion was sent in by a subscriber who directed me to a website called “Victoria’s Victoria, British Columbia.” Created and maintained by the University of Victoria, the website includes some historical background to the city, and indexes to the British Colonist newspaper in Victoria from 1858 to 1919, compiled by Leona Taylor. This database is to be found under the not very helpful label of “Resources.” The web address is http://web.uvic.ca/vv/. Thanks, Annette.

Bank of Canada

“CANADA’S NEW BANK NOTES

Canada’s new Bank Notes will begin to replace the present issue this month. The new notes will be put into circulation from time to time as worn and soiled notes of the old issue are withdrawn. It will thus be some time before the new notes have completely replaced the old. Banks will have a limited quantity for distribution in the introductory period.

As you come into possession of the new notes you will be aware of a number of new features.

In general the new design is less ornate and this simplicity contributes to easier recognition of the various denominations. It also makes it easier to distinguish a genuine note from an attempt at forgery.

Other changes include the placing of the portrait of Queen Elizabeth at the right hand side of the note. In this position the engraving of the portrait will not be subject to the wear from the constant folding of notes through the centre.

The allegorical figures which appear on the back panels of the present issue are now replaced by engravings from photographs of various types of Canadian country side.

The notes are printed by new processes which give them a distinctive ‘feel”. The colours of the various denominations are approximately the same as at present but close examination will show that the colour on the face of each note results from the combination of two colours printed one over the other.

These and other changes have been made to improve the appearance of Canada's currency, to lessen the risk of counterfeiting, and to reduce the cost of production.

Many people ask ‘Is there not some special means of distinguishing genuine bank notes from counterfeits?’ The answer is that there are a great many means -- singly and in combination -- so many that a full description could be confusing and would only help those who might attempt to counterfeit.

The best means of distinguishing genuine bank notes from suspected notes is the simplest, namely -- compare a suspected note side-by-side with one known to be genuine. Even small variations -- no one of which might be noticeable by itself -- will usually combine to produce an easily distinguishable difference in general appearance. Good notes look ‘good’ because of the skilled craftsmanship behind them.

As you come into possession of the new bank notes, study them to become familiar with their general appearance. This will help safeguard one of Canada's most important facilities -- your currency.

BANK OF CANADA”

Source: The Ladner Optimist, 09 September 1954, page 6.

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