CALL NUMBER: T3958:0001 RECORDED: Yellow Point (B.C.), 1982-04-04 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Story of an encounter with a hibernating bear assisted by Mr. Rodgers, the 'live-bear' catcher. Mr. Rodgers douses burning dynamite in his soup. Burnaby during Mr. Hill's childhood was heavil;y forested, with many bears. Mr. Hill tells two bear stories. "I thought that to be a man you had to kill a bear". Comments about his father and uncle Claude. Description of surveying ca. 1912. Mr. Hill operated and maintained uncle's yacht. The attractions of Yellow Point. Beer drinking custom of Mr. Hill and Ron Friend. TRACK 2: After experience of WW I, Mr. Hill no longer wanted to harm wildlife. Doubts about whether hummingbird feeder was good for hummingbirds. Mr. Hill cares for abandoned fawns. Befriends animals. Story of deer raised by Mr. Hill, named Beverly. Salvaging of a mallard duck later develops into a problem with the numerous offspring.

CALL NUMBER: T3958:0002 RECORDED: Yellow Point (B.C.), 1982-04-25 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Successful gyppo contract enables Mr. Hill to buy Yellow Point acreage. Gyppo crew earns bonus. Mr. Hill later meets contractor and learns he could have received double fee. Mr. Hill's reverence for trees. Lodge built around arbutus trees. Description of log structure of lodge and building method. During '30s Depression, Mr. Hill and partner Alan Smith and families become self-sufficient.; From first day, resort could not keep up with customers. Some early management problems. Solves water problem. TRACK 2: Log structure over-under saddling. Flooring cut to match log walls, used flat ;grain fir. "Fir as good as oak when properly seasoned". Used locomotive springs to give play, a compromise for bridge players and dancers. Several designs incorporated in fireplace designs. High ranking Trinidad official prefers staying at lodge. Fireplace constructed by muscle power: Mr. Hill assisted by female staff member. Fireplace composed of large sandstone slabs which had to be dried out slowly to prevent cracking. A near disaster. Recollections of Uncle Claude, boat story. Communicating with deceased Uncle Claude.

CALL NUMBER: T3958:0003 RECORDED: Yellow Point (B.C.), 1982-05 & 06 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: (May 30, 1982) Tape begins with a few minutes recording of the sounds of the lodge from the lounge. Gerry Hill then describes hand logging experiences after WW I. Logs used for lodge from Hall Mt., were hand-barked to preserve cambium layer. Mr. Hill invented devices to help in construction. Stages of construction. "Penthouse" added later. Explanation of lodge plan, choice of site, use of; scale model. Architectural advice of Dr. Scott. Naturalist / illustrator Alan Brooke impressed with view from lodge. Yellow Point attracts wide range of guests. TRACK 2: (Barbara McDonnell has recording session with Eye Hinton in lounge -- June 27, 1982) Eve first visited Yellow Point in 1939, cost was $25.00 a week. Horses at resort. Uniqueness of Yellow Point. Eve's cottage. Eve drives 1900 miles every July. Recollections of some Yellow Point guests. (5 minutes blank). Guests in 1950s included many young people but today more money permits travel abroad. Attractions of seafood. (5 minutes ;blank). Treasure hunts, pranks. Joan Biddle swims from Yellow Point to Chemainus. (Gathering in penthouse of friends of Yellow Point). Discussion of Gerry's daughter Lesley's childhood activities and ;of lodge hostess Ros (Rosilyn Wilkinson). Interjections of unidentified voices.

CALL NUMBER: T3958:0004 RECORDED: Yellow Point (B.C.), 1982-06-27 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: (recorded in penthouse with friends of Yellow Point) Gerry Hill tells of Brother XII, his skills and the objectives of his colony on De Courcy Island. Maude and Alma, disciples. Origins of sk;ull. Buried gold. Brother XII's powers. Court cases. Gerry Hill and Ron Friend talk about the Brother XII movie. Last years of Brother XII. Later occurrences on De Courcy Island: fortune hunters, attitude of Nanaimo Yacht club members who wanted De Courcy Island. (Dinner bell).

CALL NUMBER: T3958:0005 RECORDED: Yellow Point (B.C.), 1984 SUMMARY: Recording of Gerry Hill's 90th birthday party. Note: T3958:0005 is recorded on Side 2 of T3958:0004.

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