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001B6B60 A Weekly Newspaper Circulating in the District of ~est 1'ancouver-- A mbleside, Holi@burn, teston, Dundarave Caulfeild, tVhytecliff, Cypress Park, Etc. Vol. I SIX PAGES WEST VANCOUVER, B.C., FRIDAY, JUNE 25th, 1926 No. 12 Council Entertains Musical Society West Vancouver Scot- tish Society Stores in West Vancouver to Close Every Thursday at One 0'clock Prospects Bright for Golf Course The Second Annual Basket Picnic to "Belcarra," on July 1st by the "Scenic" leaving North Vancouver Ferry Wharf at 9 a. m. A special West Vancouver Municipal Bus will leave 29th Street, Altamont, at 8.80 a. m. for all those members and friends attending the picnic. All members please note and be on time--3.30, 29th Street and all points east. West Vancouver Baseball Club Games are being played every evening at Irwin Park, and Waist Vancouver will certainly be on the map as far as baseball is con- cerned if people generally take as much interest as the cliib. members are taking in the game. In order to help the club's financ- es, always quite a problem with young clubs, the members have started giving a series of dances at the Hollyburn Pavilion. The first one given was a great suc- Last week Manager Shields and Captain Barry lined up two teams and played a very inter- esting game. Mr. Nachbar, at one time a pitcher for Minneap- olis, but now a flutist in the Or- pheum Theatre, was in the box against the Seniors. He found out, however that it was easier to play the flute than to keep the Seniors from scoring. Any team desiring a game are requested to get in touch with Manager Shields at the Amble-, side wharf. Public Bathing Beach for North Shore At the next joint meeting of the North Shore Councils the question of a bathing beach for these municipalities is to be dis- cussed. It is quite possible that West Vancouver may be select- ed for the purpose. The coun- cils could hardly make a better choice. There are no large sandy beaches in any of the muncipal- ities but West Vancouver is easi- ly ahead in all the other neces- sary requirements. We have not got nor will we have any factor- ies or manufacturing plants to contaminate and dirty the water. We have a southern exposure and get at every turn of the tide in full volume water that comes in direct and fresh from the Gulf. The slope of the beaches everywhere is not unduly steep and they are surrounded by scen- ery that cannot be equalled in any part of the globe. In every particular, therefore, that mat- ters West Vancouver is eminent- ly fitted to have within its limits a bathing beach that can and will satisfy the requirements of the North Shore residents. L.O. B. A. The regular meeting of Ruth Lodge 703, L. O. B. A., was held on Thursday evening, June 17th, in Dundarave HalL On account of the holiday on 1st July the next regular meet- ing will take place on Friday, July 2nd. All members please note. On Thursday, the 17th, at the Masonic Hall the Musical Sociciy and their leader, Professor David M. Morgan, were the guests of the Council. There were also present the School Board and the Police Commission as well as the Rev. Father A. MacDonald, and the Rev. A. M. O'Donnell. After a very nice supper which was catered for by the Duncan Law- son Chapter of the I.O.D.E., all present, at the invitation of Reeve Morgan, rose and sang "0 Canada." There followed a very enjoyable programme of music and speechmaking. Reeve Mor- gan in congratulating the liiiusi- cal Society on their success re- ferred to the elevating influence of music on the community, as did the other speakers, Father MacDonald, Councillors Davis, Leyland, Ray and IVatt, and Mr. Elgar of the School Board. Songs were rendered by Mrs. Bruce tvith a violin obligatn by Mrs. Knight-Hodge, Mr. A. J. Addy, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Mr. iJohn Evans and a violin solo by Miss Brealey, all of which were received enthusiastically by the audience; At the Rccvc'a re=- quest the Musical Sociei,y sang the two festival numbers which were much appreciated. The Rev. A. M. O'Dunnell then proposed the toast of the evening that to the Musical So- ciety. Professor Morgan and Mr. Haydn Young replied. The Professor thanked 'the Council for the very pleasant evening they had given the Society and himself, referred to the support extended to him by Miss Marg- aret McIntyre and the Society generally, but reminded all pres- ent that the object of the Society was to obtain perfection in sing- ing, the winning of shields being only an incidental. He asked that all members would in future attend the practises throughout the season. Mr. Hayden Young in his reply remarked on the fact that Professor Morgan and Miss McIntyre had given their pro- fessional services and time out of all proportion to what they had got out of it,and that the Society should be properly organised so that they could call on these musicians without having to blush when they did so, for the little compensation they could offer them. He also recommend- ed that the school children be properly instructed in part sing- ing. The President, Miss D. M. Jones, after a neat speech hand- ed the shield over to the care of the Reeve and Council. Yesterday, practically all Retail Businesses in West Vancouver were closed at one o'lock., The Storekeepers have been endeavoring for some time to arrange a unani- mous closing for this one half day. This now seems assured as a permanent arrangement. Purchasers should keep this in mind and do their buy- ing before I o'lock every Thursday. Doings of. Council The Council gave the Loyal Orange Lodge permission to par- ade from Dundarave to Amble- side on the morning of 10th July. , The,I. O. D. E. were granted permission to hold a tag day for the Municipal Chapter of Van- couver. I It was decided to give a flush coat at an early date to all roads that were laid last year. Notice of motion was given to have all municipal insurance pol- icies fall due on the same date, the same to he recommended to the 1927 Council. e The Council have decided to brush and clear the south side of Marine Drive between Capil- ano and 11th Street, with a view to creating a footpath between these two points. This is one of the most dangerous pieces of road in the municipality for ped- estrians and the new footpath will supply a long felt need. A comprehensive scheme is un- der consideration by the West Vancouver Council whereby wat- er may be brought from Eagle Lake, some distance east of Whytecliff and northwest of Caulfeild, which will provide a supply sufficient for the needs of the whole municipality for all time. Eagle Lake comprises about twelve acres and is about 50 feet deep, being fed by streams the sources of which are in the Ridge. The proposed system will act as auxiliary feeder to the existing plant, which consists of a 6-inch main from Capilano, the West Bay, Brothers Creek and Nelson Creek systems. These, however, can only supply water as high as 400 feet above sea leveL Due to rapid expansion and in- creased building in the munici- pality, it has been found neces- sar'y to furnish water to higher levels. Under the proposed scheme water under pressure will be available as high as the 1600- foot level, and will give an ade- quate supply to Whytecliff, Caul- feild and Cypress. Tax Sale Lots The Town Tax Sale lots are in great demand. The Council have recently received many offers for them. FLOWER SHOWTown Planning The Council are calling a spec- ial Town Planning meeting for Monday night, when it is intend- ed to ".;ipnmt a Special Commit- tee to limidle this matter. The flower Show of the Agri- cultural and Horticultural Asso- ciation was opened at 2.30 p. m. on Saturday, 19th June, by Reeve David Morgan, at Ambleside Hall. The heai~ rains that un- fortunately prevailed in the morning resulted in the show be- ing somewhat smaller than usu- al, many exhibits being damaged by the rain. Other exhibitors were unable to get their flowers down to the hall in time. The largest entry was in roses while the sweet peas shown wore small and the entries few. The children's exhibits in ilow- ers, needlework and woodwork attracted considerable attention. The entries for the best garden and utility garden were the largest on record and the judges spent most of the afternoon vis- iting them. Messrs. George Moore and John Booth judged the flowers and liir. G. E. W. Clarke, of the- provincial department of agri- culture, the fruits. Prizes were presented at 9.80 p. m. at the conclusion of the show to the following ivinners: (Continued on Page 6) Another "Greenwood" for West Van. The Whytecliff Road The Council are not at all sat- isfied with the progress that is being made with this road. A Special Committee composed of the Reeve and the Chairmen of the Board of Works and Finance Committees has l&een appointed to bring in a special report to the Council. A fine big bouncing baby boy arrived last Tuesday morning to perpetuate the name of Green- wood. The popular West Van- couver grocer is naturally quite elated at the arrival of a son and heir. Mother and son are in North Vancouver Hospital and doing exceedingly well. Pacific Stages Have Cheaper Fare Veterans Attention! The Pacific Stages propose is- suing a twelve fare commutatiun ticket between Dundarave and Vancouver at a rate ivhich flgur- es out at 85 cents each way. They will operate a regular ser- vice of busses at intervals of 90 minutes. This proposal was made to the Council at their meeting last Wednesday and re- ceived their approval. The Provincial Executive have granted the application of )Vest Vancouver for a charter. Every veteran between Hope and Burn- aby has joined the Legion. It is earnestly requested that every veteran of IVest Vancouver be present at the organising meet- ing to be held at Ambleside Hall on the 80th June. Colonel Coote and others will speak. In a previous issue of THE NEWS we referred to the fact that a movement was afoot to build a golf course in West Van- couver. From information now . to hand it seems that the endea- vor is being actively pursued. Several local men are interested in the matter, and a group of Vancouver financiers are ready lnCreaSed Water Ser- to supply he necessary funds for the purpose. vice Planned Representations have been made to the Municipal Council with a view to securing property for this purpose; and the Had- don Hall property of 160 acres is, with some adjacent land, be- ing considered. A Golf Course these days is al- most a necessity for any up-to- date community. Golf is a game that can be played, possibly not played well, but played, by people of all ages and Municipal Golf Courses are springing up every- where. Point Grey, which up till rec- ently has held the palm as a desirable place of residence, has three courses within its limits, mountains -north of Hollybum-~ a fourth h j~ b corn'leted.The Burquitlam Club has admittedly the best course around Vancouver, but wittu:om- parative little expense a course ~ just as good, or even better, could be made in West Vancou- ver, and it would have the great advantage over that at Burquit- lam in that it is within a few miles of the city. West Vancou- ver should have a golf course, and the sooner the better. It will attract many visitors as well as enhance the district as a desir- able place of residence.