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001B6B7C A Weekly Newspaper Circulatingin the District of West ancouver--Ambleside, Holi@burn, Weston, Dundarave By Mail $1.00 per year. Caulfesld, Whyteelzff, CyPreSs Park Ect Newsstands 6c per copy Vol. I SIX PAGES HOLLYBURN P.O., WEST VANCOUVER, B.C., FRIDAY, JULY 23rd, 1926 No. 16 Councillor Ray and Town Planning By-Law Councillor Ray's "objections" to the Town Planning By-law which were outlined in our last issue, have been the subject of much favorable comment amongst our readers, the consensus of opinion being that Mr. Ray's criticism is well founded, his suggestions reasonable and tending to the ultimate good of the community. The adopted draft of the By-law is not available at the time of writing, but before our next issue we hope to obtain a copy and to study it carefully before making further comment. Criticism of Whytecliff Road A letter from one of our readers regarding the Whytecliff Road is printed on page six of this issue. The writer asks that. a public meeting be called to discuss the details of this contract in all its bearings, financial and otherwise. Such a meeting would help very materially in "clearing the air" and would probably produce the specific information desired by our dif- ferent correspondents and others who have felt reason to criti- cise those responsible for the delay in completion and the extra expense involved in this project. I The General Election Canada stands at the parting of the ways and the forthcom- ing Dominion election will decide her destiny for many years to come. There are two roads to travel. One is the way of honest government, with its attendant individual and national pros- perity, the respect of the world, and everything that means to us ass nation both moraffy an&materiaHy; The other tspaved-~" with graft, self-aggrandisement, vote-catching propaganda, subterfuge, and the placing of party power before the welfare of the nation. The end of that road is national disaster, and it is well worn by the feet of other nations who have followed it to their destruction. Honest representatives in our Parliament means honest government and that is the real issue the electors will have shortly to decide. The question of a high or a low tariff will be . before us as well as many other subjects which lend, themselves to argument. These will have to be settled, but they are of little importance compared with the necessity of getting hon- est men to look after our interests--not theirs--at Ottawa. The scandals of our political life have been steadily growing with the years until they reek in our nostrils. No one party can point the finger of scorn at the other. The duty of our electorate is to put in men holding their honour above money--we have such men in every community --and enough of them, pledged to clean up the country from end to end and to punish the offenders regardless of their polit- icalaifiliations. If wedothat, and we can do it, there is no doubt but that Canada will have passed the first milestone to a prosperous future. ~ Board of Trade Proposed -Suggestions have been made that a Chamber of Commerce or~ Board of Trade, be organised in West Vancouver. There is apparently very great need of such an organisation, and THE NEWS hopes that eventually it will materialise. We do not think the present, however, an opportune time to pursue the idea; The-federal elections and summer holidays will ab- sorhmnch of the business people's time for some weeks. When they are over we expect to bring this matter more actively before our people. ~ INCREASE OF WAGES GRANTED The Council have granted ani increase of wages to workmen of the Department of Public Works from 60c to 62~/sc per hour, and to sub-foremen frqm 66c to 60c per hour. NEW SWIMMING TANK READY Mr. Philip Chapman an- nounced to the Council on Wed- nesday night that the new swim- ming tank was ready and would be towed into position at an early date. The tank is a gift to the municipality from the ener- getic committee headed by Mr. Chapman, who have been work- ing for this for several years. LIONS'ATE BRIDGF. As the result of a discussion at the regular meeting of the Council on Wednesday evening, the Reeve, by arrangement with the Council, will interview the Reeve of the District of North Vancouver and the Mayor of the city of North Vancouver with a view to getting aH the North Shore municipalities lined up be- hind some fixed policy as regards the Lions Gate Bridge. Ferries Show Profit The report of the Ferries for the six months ending June 30 shows a surplus in operating ex- penses of $7,800. The Political CampsLions'ridge An official notice has been given that Dwight, Robinson and Company have deposited with the Minister of Public Works at Ottawa, and in the office of the District Regis- trar of the Land Registry District of New Westminster, at the city of Vancouver, a description of the plans, and the site of a proposed bridge to be built over the Lions'ate, and that in one month they will apply for approval and for leave to construct the said bridge. Liberal Conservative General Clarke, who ad- dressed the Burrard Conserva- tives at their meeting last night in the I. O. O. F. Hall, Main Street, was nominated as candi- date for that constituency. Mr. H. J. Barber, who represented the Fraser Valley riding in the last house, and Senator J. D. Taylor were also speakers. Hon. H. H. Stevens has left the hospital at Ottawa and is expected to arrive in Vancouver shortly. On arrival here he will rest for a day or two and then will proceed to take an active part in the campaign. A mon- ster reception is being organised for his return. In North Vancouver several names will come before the nom- niating convention, among them that of Mr. Harold Lees. The many friends of Colonel Jack Leckie are also very anxious to have him consent to stand. The Liberal party up to now have been extremely quiet and no announcements have been made as regards the candidates who will carry the Liberal ban- ner in Vancouver in the elec- tions. It has been suggested that they are waiting for the arrival this week end of Hon. Dr. J. H. King, Hon. Charles Dunning and Hon. Charles Stew- art before making public the names of their candidates. While the more experienced in the party are said to be respon- sible for this apparent inactivity the public are inclined to regard it at present as evidence of a difficulty in getting men suffi- ciently strong to oppose the Con- servative trio in Vancouver. On Wednesday night a promi- nent Liberal worker had this to say as regards the situation: "Delay in selection of candi- dates does not mean inaction on the part= of Liberal organizers. Rather does it point to the care which is being taken in selecting men who will represent the city's electors. Men of out- standing ability and integrity are being sought, but men of such calibre shun the filth and dirt with which political fights are besmirched today." Rev. Dr. J. S. Henderson, mentioned as a likely candidate in Burrard, feels himself physi- cally incapable of withstanding the strain of a political cam- paign and has refused, it is un- derstood, to allow his name to go before the convention. In North Vancouver, strong efForts are still being made to in- duce Mr. Dugald Donaghy to stand, Hon. Dr. J. H. King hav- ing definitely decided to stand in his old constituency in the in- terior. However, should Mr. Donaghy still continue in his determination to retire from the federal field, Dr. E. A. Martin may be persuaded to stand, and, should he consent, it is felt he would be a strong candidate. Doings of the Council At the regular meeting on Wednesday night. instructions were issued to the engineer to proceed with the improvements to the roads in the Caulfeild area as outlined in the by-law. A number of applications were again received to improve boule- vard~ad p~idearossings for autos into private garages. It is pointed out that there is a set rule in this connection that the municipality provide a wooden culvert or wooden ditch covering at gutter. The owner must com- plete the remainder of the work at his own expense to the satis- faction of the municipal engi- neer. Two Candidates for North Vancouver District Election Alex Stewart, Ward 1 repre- sentative on the District Council last year, will endeavor to regain his position at the by-election to be held tomorrow, caused through the resignation of Councillor Millar. Mr. Stewart will be opposed by Simon Fraser of Capilano, and a close contest is expected. The two candidates were nom- inated on Wednesday and the voting will take place tomorrow at the Capilano fire hall only. Mr. Stewart was a candidate against Dr. Millar at the last election and was defeated by only a slight majority. Mr. Fraser is a new candidate in the field for municipal honors, al- though he has been actively in- terested in the affairs of the dis- trict for several years. Mr. Walter ClifF was tempor- arily appointed to collect poll taxes and dog taxes in the muni- cipality. A proposed subdivision plan, for the Day property, etending from 16th and Marine to tile Waterfront, which has been sold, was placed before the Council for approval. All street allowances were granted and with a few alterations which the Council recommended, the plan will be accepted. Army and Navy Veterans Hold Picnic The Army and Navy Veterans of North Vancouver held their annual picnic on Saturday at Lawson's Grove. The day was spent in sports. Refreshments were served and the Veterans returned to North Vancouver by the 7 p.m. train on the P. G. E. RETURNING OFFICER APPOINTED A. E. Crickmay of North Van- couver has been appointed re- turning officer for the federal riding of Vancouver North, of which West Vancouver is a part. The Liberals of the Federal Riding of Vancouver North will hold a Nominating Convention next Thursday, July 29th, in the K. of P. Hall, North Vancouver. Eagle Lake Report Tabled REGATTA COM) f ITTEE GIVEN DONATION The Council, at their meeting on IVednesday night, gave a $50 donation to the Dundarave Re- gatta Committee for the Aqua- tic Sports to be held on 21st of August. A quiet wedding took place on July 18th, when Mrs. Violet El- liott was united in marriage to Jas. M. Drummond. Rev. Rod- erick McKay officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Drummond left on a honey- moon trip to Jasper and Prince Rupert and on their return will reside at Dundarave, B. C. At the meeting of the Council on Monday night, July 19, the report of Engineer Haines on Eagle Lake was tabled. The lake is 1600 feet above sea level and 20 acres in extent. For a very small cost it can be made to contain two hundred and eighteen million gallons. Engi- neer Haines was instructed by the Council to make further pre- liminary investigations with a view to the securnig of storage rights for the municipality. TENNIS In the semi-finals played yes- terday at the West Vancouver courts, Mrs. Proctor and Miss B. Tristram beat Mrs. 6IcNeill and Mrs. Simmonds, 6-2 and 6-1, in the ladies'oubles. Mrs. Stuart Cameron of Caul- feild entertained at luncheon on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Phillips, Kerrisdale, are spending several weeks at Whytecliff.