FISHERMEN'S CREDIT UNION SECTION
Mint your own
More than one way to make money
Many of us dream of minting our own money but very few manage it. However, Dean Brynildsen, a Fishermen's member recently brought in proof to show how his father did just that . . . made Brynildsen coins! Brynild Brynildsen, Dean's father, settled in Bella Coola in 1894 and he and his young bride, Mattie Marie, were the first white couple to be married there. They started trading in Bella Coola in 1896 and among the many other difficulties they encountered during those pioneering days was the chronic shortage of official currency. The remoteness of the area and the difficulties of travel caused coinage to suffer from poor circulation.
In order to keep the wheels of commerce turning, Brynild went to the Royal Mint in Ottawa to produce coins of his own design. These were redeemable at the Brynildsen store only, of course, and soon became commonplace in the area. They were in the pockets and purses of all the early settlers and the Indian population in quick time.
There are not many examples of private coinage being produced in recent years and the Brynildsen coins have now become a collector's item. Many unique achievements have been credited to early Canadians but not too many have managed to make money this way.
The face of the coins read "Good for 50c in trade" and were in various denominations. The reverse side carried the information "B. Brynildsen & Coy. Dealers in General Merchandise and Furs, Bella Coola, B.C."
PRIVATE COINS circulated in the Bella Coola area early in 1900's now collector items.
Through the Kitchen Window
A homemaker hint prepared by Nova Graham, B.Sc.H.Ec. of Vancouver, former lecturer and demonstrator for B.C. Hydro.
SHOWERS FORECAST
Aside from the showers that "bring forth May flowers", we are apt to think of showers in terms of a party for the bride-to-be. Nowadays it may be also a combined shower for the engaged couple, a mother-to-be, or someone going on an extensive trip.
The pertinent question of any hostess is "what shall I serve?" One suggestion I favor is this Pineapple Cheese Party Salad. The colored miniature marsh-mallows combined with the cheese and pineapple in the bottom layer topped with a thin layer of clear jelly makes this a very colorful and delicious salad. There is no fussing with individual molds —it is made in one pan and cut in squares to serve on lettuce. For accompaniment just pass small hot buttered rolls or baking powder biscuits. For larger quantities, it is a simple matter to double or triple the recipe and mold in extra pans of the same size.
PINEAPPLE CHEESE PARTY SALAD
1 package lemon flavored gelatine IV2 cups boiling water
1 package (4 oz.) cream cheese, cut fine l cup mayonnaise 212 cups colored miniature marshmallows 1 can (10 oz.) crushed pineapple, well drained
1 cup whipping cream, whipped
1 package orange or lime flavored gelatine
2 cups boiling water
Dissolve lemon jelly powder in boiling water. Chill. When beginning to set stir in mayonnaise, then fold in marshmallows, pineapple and whipped cream. Spread into 7" x 11" baking pan. Chill. Make orange or lime flavored jelly. When beginning to thicken, pour over first layer. Chill. Makes 8 generous or 10 smaller servings.
Attractive Features of Fishermen's Mortgages
Fishermen's makes it easier for its members to acquire property on terms that they can afford
Terms of Fishermen's First Mortgage:
• Interest rate is currently 9V4 percent per annum.
• The amortization period can be up to 20 years.
• Mortgage insurance up to the first $10,000 of the loan may be provided by the credit union at no additional cost.
• Mortgage contains a five year pay-up clause and upon renewal the interest rate could be subject to revision.
• There is no placement fee charged for a Fishermen's first mortgage.
• There is no lock-in clause or prepayment penalty. The mortgagor has the privilege to prepay in full or part at any time without notice or bonus.
• Lending value of the property and financial standing of the borrower are taken into consideration prior to approval.
• Fishermen's service is fast — approval can be obtained within seven days of application.
Terms of Fishermen's Second Mortgage:
• Interest rate is currently 11 percent per annum.
• The amortization period can be up to 15 years with a five year pay-up clause.
• Mortgage insurance up to the first $10,000 of the loan may be provided by Fishermen's at no additional charge to the member.
• There is no placement fee charged for a Fishermen's second mortgage.
• The borrower should have a 15 percent minimum equity in the property, therefore Fishermen's will lend up to 85 percent of the lending value on the property.
• Approval is subject to satisfactory credit rating of member and appraisal of the property.
• Approval is possible within seven days of application.
• There is no prepayment penalty. The mortgagor has the privilege to prepay in full or part at any time without notice or bonus.
• Interim financing pending receipt of a B.C. Government second mortgage is also available from Fishermen's at the prevailing second mortgage rate.
Seventy years ago
A glimpse into the past
MMINION PflPK "™ 1,1 %c,„.
UflljlllUll    1 flUll Anfflo-Krit. Col.   Pkg. ■ Co., 2
canneries .................38,10?!
lirlt.   Col.   Cau.   Co., Windsor
cannery....................12.000
Carlisle Can. Co.............0,821
1'eter Herman ................12,000
- Skeeua l'kjj. Co., It. Cunningham & Son .................14,000
an accurate return t™ r^um & c*- 2 enn^xr>s
of the total catch ™;nn7/.v.:.:::::::::~:!;7^
Victoria   Can.   Co., Standard
cannery ................... 7.583
Wallace Bros. pjsg. Co.......n,or>8
The Number of Cases Largely in Excess Rivers inlet,
of Previous Years With a        AnKio-Brit.  0,1.   pug-. Co.,
. Good Hope cannery ........lO.fiGn
Few Exceptions. Brit. Col. Can. Co., 2 caiuierie8.14.O0O
Brunswick Can. Co...........10,043
- Vancouver l'kg. Co...........7,300
Victoria   Can.   Co., Wannuck
This has been a banner year in the cannery ...................10,025
salmon industry of the province.   The E- A- Wndliams ..............13,500 ^
pack has been the largest on record. The N mver
fleet engaged to carry the output to Eng- Fcflorat)on Brand'Pinion C. Co., 2
land has been the greatest ever charter- canneries ........................ 15,000
ed.   The canneries operated during che Lowe Inlet.
season have been more numerous than Lowe Inlet Tkg. Co................ 0,461
ever known in the history of the business China Hat.
in British Columbia. Princess Royal Can. Co............. 7,500
"While this all remains true it is also Xainu and Kimsquit.
a fact that the pack of the American Rout. Draney ..................... 11,500
canneries has been enormous, and, while Bella Coola.
the season's prosperity on the one hand John Clayton ................ ... 4,000
seems assured, the returns of what the Alert Lay.
fish bring when placed on the markets Alert Hay Canning Co.............. 4,500
of the world have yet to be reckoned an. West Coast, V. T.
For the bulk of the American fish there Clayoquot Fishing & Trading Co.... 7,000
is a domestic consumption, but the Brit- Total
■ish Columbia product finds its way prill- " ''"'
cipally to the big English markets. Al- £hf            V*! pas*. T"1 y<MVS'
,    ..         .           ,          „   .• which will be of interest m this connec-
ready three of the salmon    fleet have Uotl> aKJ ag be,ow.
sailed with their valuable cargoes, and Cases.
others of the seven ships remaining will   1900 ............................ 585,418
be soon ready to get away. 18:l!J ............................ 732,437
From a compilation of facts and figures    3^ ............................ 484,101
which K. P. Rithet & Company has just ^.s'.k; 001*70
prepared, the total British Columbia.pack jggg                              '.roo'si)"
this year will be 1,109,550 cases.   This    ]8,M .....\\\'■' 494'Y-i
aggregate will of course   be changed
somewhat when all the packs have been From tho a,)OVC lt 1(e seen that boxed up, but the alterations will be tlie biggest pack heretofore obtained was trivial, and will not count for much in ln 189l>- Lnst vc'ar A will be noted was the round figures hereunder given. The exceptionally light one, evidence of packs obtained on the Eraser have al- which fact is again furnished by con-ready been supplied readers of the trastmg the salmon fleet of last year with Times, thev having totalled 249,2;!7 \lat °f thls year- Twelve months ago cases. Now it is possible to arrive at a R?e\ numbered five, while this year pretty close approximation of the re- lfc ls ^ust double that number, turns of the Northern canneries, which
owing to the unreliability of those here- There were 49 canneries operating in
tofore given out have not been published tne Fraser River m 1901 and the combined
in this paper   before.   The   following Pack amounted to 990,252 cases, of which
statement, however, kindly furnished by 928,669 were sockeye. This stands as the
R. r. Rithet & Company, can be accept- greatest Fraser River sockeye pack ever
ed as accurate as it is possible to obtain produced."
them: Our Heritage — Salmon. Cicely Lyons
REPORT OF SALMON CATCH from the copy of Victoria Times dated October
NEW INTEREST RATES
Effective December 1,1971
TERM DEPOSITS
3 months
(Minimum $20,000)
One Year
3 years
6Y2% 6%% 6%% ©PLAN 24-5%%
The Directors are pleased to announce that the above rates are still higher than those offered by many other financial organizations.
The
symbo. „f Gulf & Fraser FISHERMEN'S Credit Union
Satisfaction803 East Hastings Street    Vancouver 4, B.C.   Telephone 254-6266
12/THE FISHERMAN — MAY 19,1972
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