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Page 4 WEST VANCOUVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY March 1994 SOCIETY NEWS â€" Current Affairs and News of General Interest to Members EDITORIAL COMMENT 1994 A Banner Year for West Van History Seldom has the History of our community been so clearly the focus of interest. With the Museum set to open on Canada Day and with Point Atkinson Lighthouse to be declared a National Historic Site, there is a real ground swell building in the awareness of our short but interesting past That we should be seeing two such historic events occurring this year is no accident but the result of determined work by a large number of dedicated individuals and organizations. For the many of us interested in our past regardless of specific area, we take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt thanks for all their efforts. What better way to show appreciation than to take part in the action. The Museum's need for trained Volunteer Docents will be critical to its success. The Society always needs more volunteers and members. Many are the History Projects that remain undone for want of active volunteers. The entire Newsletter staff urge you to join in the growing History Movement Help make this a Banner Year. Take part in an activity of your choice. Corrections to Note In our January Newsletter, page 8, we reprinted an article from the North Shore News by Eleanor Godley titled “Linking Past to Present on the North Shore”, a review of a lecture delivered by Rupert Harrison at Elder College. Unfortunately this article included two items of misinformation. Francis Caulfeild did not die “in his new village” as stated but in England. However, a memorial service was held for him at St. Francis-in-the-Woods church at Caulfeild on March 18, 1934. Secondly, the owner of the GreatNorthem Cannery during the 40’s was said to be “Mr. Millard”. The gentleman’s name should have been “Mr. Millerd.” It is editorial policy to make every effort to ensure that all published articles are accurate. When errors do appear we like to hear about them and will publish corrections as required. Membership Report NEW MEMBERS The following people have joined the West V ancouver Historical Society since the last Newsletter was sent out It is up to date to Febmary 23,1994. If your name has been omitted and should be on the list call Waring at 987-2810 and it will be added. Jean Aylesworth Allan Cole Grace Cole Eileen Dallas Patricia Retcher Angus Gunn Ruth Gunn Irene Hainsworth Jack Kennedy Margaret Kennedy Gordon Knight lola Knight Elinor Martin Audrey McCallum Dean Miller Bill Ray Betty Sayers Pamela Searle Frances Sharman John Sparks Margaret Taylor Rita VaUey Peter Watson CORPORATE MEMBERS We gratefully acknowledge the support of our Corporate Members whose names appear here in order of joining: Chapman & Chapman; HoUyburn Funeral Home; Peppi’s Restaurant Ltd.; West Van Florist Ltd; Ferguson Moving (1990) Ltd.; Wetmore Motors Ltd.; Murchie’s Tea & Coffee Ltd.; Watt Real Estate Ltd.; Crawford E. Laing Ltd.; British Pacific Properties Ltd.; VanCity Savings Credit Union; Peake & Richmond Ltd.; William Meek Printing Ltd.; Capers in Dundarave; Dr. Jan Easton, Inc.; B.C. Rail Ltd.; Drs. Rovinelli & McRoberts; Dr. Robert N. Hicks, Inc.; The Square Rigger Pub; Hicklenton, Barry, Insurance Agencies Ltd.; G.V.Kirk Electric Ltd. ; Dave's Auto Body Shop Ltd.; and Faximum Software Inc. News from the West Vancouver Museum & Archives Museum Requests Loan of Collectibles Do you have in your collection, or know the whereabouts of, examples of the following items? • sketching paint set, travelling easel and pack (1920’s-40’s), used by artists to sketch on trips to the forest and beach. • property sale advertising signs from the British Pacific Properties from the 1940’s. • West Vancouver ferry objects from the pre-1940’s. • skis, bindings, race bibs, backpacks and clothing used on Hollybum Ridge during the 1930’s-40’s. Also signs from the ski cabins. With the museum exhibits now coming together, we are looking for the above objects to help fill in parts of the story on the history of West Vancouver. Objects would on loan to the Museum from April - December 1994. Please contact Jacquie Gijsseu at 926-9254 if you can help.