YH Piaresen Gallenes cn Wot Vancouver were packed Now 2) sath sell wishers, art dealers and patrons who attended the open ing oraght cabibmon recepuon tor artist George Bates. whose of pamtings are on dis play ond Deo. 3. tiwasahvely atta Peopte chatted, sipped wine, nibbled cheese, and Selected their favorite from the Bates cotter tion, Red dots. denoting purchases, began popping up evervwhere and made for inter esung speculanon.

TO GEORGE!... Artist Elizabeth Smily makes a toast.

GREETINGS... Vi Block (left) arrives on the scene.

LENS SHY... Camera shy artist George Bates shares a warm grin.

RECEPTION ROOM... Nan Thomas, left, and friend Jenny Downer enjoy the reception.

F GOOD TIME... Christian SERVICE WITH A SMILE... K. C. B Corbert, West Van artist, Hawryluk helps out. lakes a seal.

FRESH FACE... Sharing her lovely smile is George Bates’ daughter

PERSONABLE PERKINS... Alison Stimpon,

Virginia Perkins checks out one the collection. anid

MIX AND MINGLE... Ed |= Wallace (right) joins some friends.

HERE'S THE DEAL... Dealer Bryne McCaftrey has his heart in art.

THERE'S TROU- BLE... Shirley

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‘| Harrison, and Janet Holland conspire to have a good time.

PERENNIAL ~ FAVORITE... Harrison some bubbly. Galleries man- ager Marigold ; : Perrett (right) TIMID TIMING... Jennifer Goodwyn meg HIGHLAND HELLOS... Artist Alan attends to the receives a cuddle and shy smile from ‘ os Wylie (left) extends a greeting in final decorating granddaughter Jennifer Reygadas. i cat me his wonderful Scoitist: accent. touches.