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001B6B43 i&i. s« I "~ ) A Weekly Newspaper Circulating i'he District of West Vancouver--Amblesid'e, Holi@burn, Weston, Dundarar7e Caulfeild, Whytecliff, Cypress Park, Etc. Vol. 1 SIX PAGES WEST VANCOUVER, B.C., FRIDAY, JUNE 4th, 1926 No. 9 LIONS.'RIDGE Not Will It B= Built--But Who Will Build It? Third Company in the Field Yet'another financial firm is seeking the contract to build a bridge over the Lions'ate. This came to light this week when Reeve David hforgan, of West Vancouver, was informed through Dugald Donaghy, hI.P.P., that the Dominion Gov- ernment will not grant any "prior rights" to any private syn- dicate for building the bridge until the municipalities con- cerned have first been consulted. It appears that representatives of Dwight P. Robinson & Co., an engineering firn! of ivew York, had recently applied'o the government at Ottawa for the rights, or for approval of a scheme to build the bridge. The company referred to, however, had not yet laid their construction plans before any of the North Shore municipali- ties interested or had even consulted the councils'n thc pro- ject. While no details of this new bridge plan have 'been pub- lished, it is understood that it is proposed to construct the bridge'ntirely with private capital, and that it would be supported by a schedule of tolls. Reeve ihlorgan stated this week that no plans had been placed before West Vancouver Council by D. P. Robinson & Co., nor had the municipality been even co&faulted on the matter cd the proposed bridge. The D. P. Robinson Company is a well-known American firm of engineers and have constructed many large 'bridges in various parts of the world. A Vancouver financial firm, con- nected with or interested in the Robinson company, stated this week that there had been some misunderstanding on the mat- ter. That there was no idea of ignoring the municipalities con- cerned and that it was only a preliminary and tentative appro- val by the government that had been sought. And that it was fully intended to place the plans of the firm before the North Shores municipalities for their approval. hlayor Taylor stated this week that the Robinson propo- sition has nothing to do with the New, York bridge proposal respecting which he has been negotiating. hlayor Taylor also expressed opinion that the Robinson proceedings at Ottawa appear to be an attempt to head off the other firms which have been planning the construction of the'bridge. The firm with which he has been negotiating has, he states, its plans fully matured, and the approval of the municipalities concerned will first be sought before the Ottawa authorities are approached on the matter, PACIFIC STAGES TO OPERATE THROUGH WEST VAN. THIS LETTER EXPLAINS ARRANGEMENT hfay 21st, 1926. Clerk of the ihlunicipal Council of West Vancouver, Dear Sir! We hereby apply for licenses to operate tivo twenty-one passenger motor busses, aud we enclose our cheque for $60.00 being the license fee for six months. We also inten&l to apply later on for a license for a third twenty-one passenger motor bus. We attach hereto revised tarin from which we have deleted local fares between 12th Street and Hays Avenue in your dis- trict and wc agree to make no intra pick-ups between these polllts. We understand that it is thc opinion of the Council that their existing transportation facilities are now adequate to take care of local travel between these points. It is further understood that it is not the intention of the Council to prohibit us from offering a through service to pas- senger who are bound to points beyond the ferries. We agree to operate our stages along Third Street without turning south on L&rsdale. It is further understood that the hfunicinility n!ay withdraw our licenses if in their opinion this understand- ing is not being carried out. On this understanding we are prepared to submit to the Council at any time, or from time to time, any proposed altera- tions in tariff or schedule and we will in the meantime strictly adhere to the spirit of the condition now attached to the issu- ance of our licenses, Yours very truly, PACIFIC STAGES LIhf ITED. Co-Operation of North Shore Municipal Depar tInents . At a meeting of the joint corn- mittees of the three iNorth Shore Councils, held on Monday, a pre- liminary discussion was made regarding the co-operation nf the following departments: Police and .Legal, Engineering, Health, Fire and Water. The different committees !vere asked to report as to the reven- ues and expenditures of their departments, with a vievr to. considering the saving which could be effected by co-opera- tion. It was felt that the increase in efficieiicy might warrant some change in the direction indicated. Especially as regards the Heajth department, it was considered that expenditure was a second- ary object, because the preserva- tion of the health of one child is of vastly n!ore 'in&p~rtance. 'ountyCourt Proposed ihfayor hforgan pointed out tlie possibility of a County Court ror the North Shore, if some co-op- eration could be arrived at be- tween the police and legal de- partments of the three councils. This would add, he said, to the prestige of the !vhole North Shore. A uniform scale of trades li- censes svithin the three districts was also discussed. The to!vn planning con!mis- sion of the three municipalities were recommended to hold a joint meeting in connection ivith future plans for the North Shore. Councillor Bryan, hI.L.A., pre- sided, an&I t'I!ere were present Reeve hforgan, Councillors Ray arid !iVatt of West Vancouver, hlah or hforden of North Van- couver and Reeve Frome of Nori'h Vancouver District. and Councillor Loughnan of North Vancouver District. hfr. Tate, the North Vancouver District clerk, acted as secretary. West IVan. May Have Gas Installed The Council received a letter from the Vancouver Board cf Trade asking for joint action re- gar&ling introducing gas for do- mestic purposes on the North Shore, the Vancouver Gas Co'y having expressed their willing- ness to hear from the three municipalities concerning it. New Marine Drive hfr. Gallagher, the govern- ment engineer, together with the Reeve and tice hfunicipal Ccun- cil ma&le an inspection on Thurs- dav of the hfarine Drive to Whytecliff. A definite date for the opening of the road as a re- sult of the inspection will be announced. THEATRE PATRONS NOTICE The Hollyburn Theatre will be open on Mondays, Wednes- days, Fridays and Saturdays and not on Tuesday as was given in the notices in last week's issue. This error was made by the "News" reporter, and we regret any inconvenience it caused the patrons of the theatre. The Hall is for rent on Tues- days and Thursdays. Edith White Wins Sil ver Medal at Festival At the B. C. hlusical Festival Edith White, the youngest dau- ghter of Mrs. Bransl3t White, Dundarave, won the first prize of a silver medal by attaining the highest marks in the Girls'olo Competition (under 15 years). This success is the more re- s markable as Edith white is only 9 years old. She aLco holds a certificate from last year, losing the championship for her class by only two points. In relerring to her sweet sing- ing of "Barbarba Allen," Mr. Robertson, adjudicator at the Festival, commented with appre- ciation of the "charmingly unaf- fected manner in which she sang. New Signbsa..d B~-'aw A building by-law to govern the erection of signs in the muni- cipality was passed at the regu- lar meeting of the lVest Van- couver Council Thursday even- ing. Under the by-law no signs may be erected on boulevards or any municipal property uniess permission has been obtained from the council. It also pro- vides that no signs may be erected elsewhere in the munici- pality svhich are 'higher and wider than four feet, without permission of the council. Per- mits !vill expire February ! each year and all signs must be kept in proper repair, both as to struc- ture an&I appearance. The maxi- mum penalty provided for infrac- tions of the by-laiv is $100. The by-laiv!vas passed to con- form ivith similar by-laws passed recentlv by the city and district of North Vancouver. West Van. Ferries Still Maintain Popularity Dunng the month of May 61,075 passengers were carried by the IVest Vancouver Ferries, Notivithstanding the wet ivea- ther prevailing last month the service more than maintained its popnlanty, showing a favorable increase over the corresponding month of last year. Veterans Hold a "Get Together" Meeting On Fnday mght at Ambloside Hall the G. W. V. A. held a smoker and 'get together" meet- ing, and there were present byinvitation a strong delegation from the North Vancouver branch of the Army and Navy Veterans, who received a warm welcome. Aftek two musical numbers President McTavish ad- dressed the meeting, which he stated had been called for the purpose of discussing their join- ing the Canadian Legion, and that Colonel Coote had unfor- tunately been prevented from being present, but would'speak at a public meeting later. He advised their appointing a secre- tary pro tern to see what would have to be done, after which they could call a public meeting and appoint officers. Consider- able discussion ensued and fin- ally by standing vote it was un- animously decided to join the Legion. It !vas proposed by Conirade Lawson, seconded by Co!prate Priest, and carried that Captain Lovegrove be secretary pro tern. Comrade Lawson proposed aud Comrade Childs seconded a mo- tion that the first public meeting for the purpose of oreanising be held,on the second Thursday in June, which !vas also carried. The President asked that all members atteml the flannel dance to 'be given bv the I.O.D. E. at Dundarave Hall on the '.ol- io!vine evening. The proceeds from these Saturday night dan- ces, he said,!vent to help hfajor Owen in his hospital ivork among sicl& veterans. Various vocal numbers fol- io!ved by Comrades Killen, Kemp, Clark an&1 Turner, ivhich !vere enthusiastically applanded, as !vere t!vo violin solos by Comrade Tite. Tile toast to West Vancnuver !vas propoced by Comrade Priest and replied to bv Councillurs Ray, Leyland and Watt. Comrade Chihls presided at the piano in his usual satisfac- tory manner, !vhile Comra le Tite ably assisted him with the violin. Raspberries in West Van. at End of May Elsewhere the strawberries and other berries may have su(lered from the many rains. But not, it appears in West Vancouver. For on June I ihlr. J. ivesbitt, of 13th and Clyde, brought to 1'e iNews office a bunch of raspberries in splendid condition, good size and luscious taste. As everyone knows, this is ex- ,extremely early for the ripen- ing of raspberries.