001B6B8A S A Weekly Newspaper Ct'rculati «gin the District of West ancouver-- A mblesid'e, Hollyburn, Weston, Dundarave By Mail $1.00 per year. Caulfeild, Whytecliff, Cypress Park, Etc. Newest nds 5c per Copy Vol. 1 SIX PAGES HOLLY B U R N P.O., WEST VANCOUVER, B.C., FRIDAY, AUG. 6th, 1926 ~ No. 18 The cmouth Vancouver Municipal Exhibit The Municipality of South Vancouver have at the Exhibi- tion a successful exhibit. This exhibit is unique and it is the first time that a municipality has taken this method of bring- ing itself before the public. Oc- cupying as it does about 25 feet square at the right of the south entrance to the Manufacturers'uilding, it cannot fail to arrest the attention of every passerby. The exhibit itself consists of a little garden and rockery made up of rocks and moss. There are small trees at the back and the flowers are contained in vases concealed by the moss. Scatter- ed through the garden are small easels bearing the following slogans: "South Vancouver is building its own Parks," "South Vancouver has the best golf course in Canada," "South Van- couver making Vancouver great- er," "South Vancouver better every year," "South Vancouver wins at every flower show." There is a large framed notice giving the area, population, water frontage, park sites, num- ber of chools and thc n unic p=l land sales for seven months of 1926, which amount to $80,000, and a large wooden horseshoe marked "Municipality of South Vancouver"'ives the effect of an entrance on the south side of the exhibit. Considering the fact that visitors come from all parts of the Province and Pacific States to the Exhibition, we would recommend this very ef- fective method of advertising to our Council. One Cent Per Day Tax For Hospitals Reeve Tom Reid, of Surrey, intends placing before the an- nual convention of the Union of B. C. Municipalities, a suggested innovation, similar to the Work- men's Compensation Act, and by which each resident of B. C. would be taxed one cent. per day. This tax would, under 'eeveReid's plan, be used for the maintenance of the hospitals in the province. Reeve Reid will bring the matter up at the meeting of the reeves and councillors to be held at the city hall, New Westmin- ster, Friday, August 13th, and of which body Mr. Reid is presi- dent. For years hospitals through- out the country have been cramped for lack of money to carry on, evidence of which is shown by the number of tag days that are held from time to time to supplement their funds. The suggestion of Reeve Reid, therefore, is a good one and worthy of serious consideration. TIDE TABLE. High Low High Low Tide Tide Tide Tide a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. Aog. G....., 2.S4 10.12 5,50 11.19 7... 8.24 10.49 0.28 1L60 8.... 4.16 11.25 0..199.... 6.05 0.80 7.10 12.02 10 .. 6.52 1.08 7.44 12.88 11 ... 0.86 '1 87 8.11 1.18 12 ..... 7.20 2.12 8.87 1.47 King to Speak Here Next Friday Rt. Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King is scheduled to speak in Vancouver next Friday, August 18th, in the course of his West- ern itinerary. He will speak at Saskatoon, August 7; North Battleford, August 9; Edmon- ton, August 10; Victoria, Au- gust 12; Kamloops, August 14; and Calgary, August 16. Donaghy in Demand Dugald Donaghy, who is op- posing Mr. Stevens in Van- couver Centre, is the "most in demand" speaker in British Columbia today. Liberal associa- tions in practically every con-, stituency are insisting that he give them a meeting and as 8 re- sult his speaking campaign in his own constituency is being planned with the greatest care, sb as to avoid conflic with out- of-town dates. Campbell Chairman for Liberal Speakers J. A. Campbell has been ap- pointed chairman of the speak- ers'ommittee of the provincial Liberal Association and is now engaged in touring a long list of ~ capable speakers throughout the various donstitueneies. In addi- tion to the candidates and pro- vincial cabinet ministers he is booking G. G. McGeer, K.C.; Ian Mackenzie, M.L.A.; B. C. Nicho- las, Mrs. M. E. Smith, J. W. deB. Farris, K.C.; Gen. V. W. Odium, Hon. John Hart, Dr. K. C. Mac- Donald and others for meetings in various places. Prominent Speakers to Visit Coast With Mackenzie King speak- ing here on August 13, Arthur Meighen on August 16, Hon. C. A. Dunning returning for an- other meeting before the close of the campaign and negotia- tiops well under way for a visit i to the coast of Hon. G. H. Boivin, formerly Minister of Customs, Vancouver is going to have an exceptional opportunity to hear the election issues dis- cussed between now and Sep- tember 14. "Seattle" Open for Visitors. The U.S.S. Seattle, flagship of the United States Pacific Fleet, will be open to visitors during her stay in Vancouver daily from 1 to 5 p.m. The ship is berthed at the Immigration wharf. On Thursday night, 12th Aug- ust, at 8.15 o'lock, Professor E. Odium will speak on the Funda- mentals of the 'Kingdom'ruth and British Israel Teaching. The lecture will take place at Dun- darave Hall and everyone of Anglo-Saxon or Celtic blood is invited to attend. Free admis- sion. Memorial Day Parade Sunday General Clark and Gen- eral Odium have been in- vited to attend the memo- rial service next Sunday. Invitations have also been issued to all societies and organizations to participate. There will be a parade leaving Ambleside at 2.30 Sunday afternoon, which will be headed by The Sal- vation Army Citadel Band, and some military bands may also be in attendance. The parade will proceed from Ambleside to the Cenotaph, where full ser- vices will be held. The West Vancouver Musical Society will have charge of the singing. On The Water Wagon More Offers Made for P. G. E. Railway Improvements in Ferry Service Being Considered The Ferry service has been the cause of much discussion at the Council metings for some weeks. Changes in the schedule have been asked for, and is is ex- pected that some of the sugges- tions, as to time of departure and arrival will be adopted. It may even be possible that an ex- tra sailing be arranged in order to accommodate those whose business in Vancouver allows them to enjoy the Wednesday half-holiday. It is hoped by many that a boat can be ar- ranged to leave Vancouver either at 1.15 p.m. or 1.30 on Wednesday afternoon. Enroachments at Caulfield. A letter from Mr. Caulfield has been received by the Muni- cipal Council, pointing out that certain enroachments have been made by Caulfield residents on municipal lands, chiefly roads and lanes. Engineer Duncan was instructed to investigate and re- port on the complaint. Big Increase in Phone Subscribers Up to July 1st there were 628 telephones in West Vancouver. Last December there were only 522. This shows an increase of practically 20 per cent. in seven months. These figures are a good index of the steady growth that is taking place in our muni- cipality. There are 8024 phones in use on the North Shore, according to a report issued by the B. C. Tele- phone Company. It was learned on Tuesday that more "nibbles" for the Pacific Great Eastern Railway have bene laid before the Pro- vincial Government by possible purchasers. This is the explana- tion of Monday's lengthly con- ference between Premier Oliver, members of his cabinet and of- ficial of the railway depart- ment. The Premier admitted as much himself after this meeting adjourned, but added that he could not say any more for a few days. Later, he intimated, there might be some news to give out. Other overtures, which the Premier described as "nibbles," have been received before, but so far nothing has come of them. There is a feeling here, however, that the present proposition is more serious and may lead to sometlflng. At least it is appar- ent that the Government is going into it with close atten- tion. Meanwhile all talk of scrap- ping the Government-owned line appears to be at an end. Major R. J. Burde, Independ- ent member of the Legislature for Alberni, announces in his paper that he &loes not advocate such a move and never did in re- cent years. HeavyWeek-endTravel Though the Whytecliff Road has not yet been finally com- pleted, a large number of motor- ists are using the road regular- ly. The week-ends particularly find the traffic heavy. Last Sun- day the traffic was somewhat difficult to handle. The week-end travel throughout the municip- ality was particularly heavy, as indeed it was htroughout the whole of the North Shore. July 4th was the record day for business over the Second Narrows Bridge, when 20,094 persons and 5176 vehicles cross- ed over it. Last Sunday ap- proached very close to that re- cord, the figures for that day being 19,240 persons and 5,435 vehicles. Civic Holiday for Vancouver Next IVednesday will be Citi- zens'ay at the Vancouver Ex- hibition, and Mayor Louis D. Taylor has proclaimed a civic holiday for the occasion. All civic offices and departments will be closed for the day. During the shortage of water, last Monday, caused by a break in one of the big mains near the ir outl'I of- the - Ca~.:ano; the'unicipalauthorities supplied water to those badly in need of it. Methods of supply brought back vividly to mind, the pioneer days of "not long ago." A re- tired motor-driven tank wagon heing used for the purpose. This wagon tank went round the streets, and the inhabitants were warned of its approach by the driver, who beat the tank vigorously like a drummer of the Guards. Municipal Collections Show Big Increase Mumcipal collections up to July 31st show a healthy in- crease over the same period last year. The total increase amounts to $43,537. Of this $10,000 is in tax arrears, $18,000 tax sale lands, and $600 in trade licenses. Motor licenses amount to $4,417. There is also a revenue from liquor profits which did not show last year. Whytecliff Ratepayers to Meet Tomorrow A meeting of the Whytechif Ratepayers'ssociation will be held in Rogers'oathouse, Horseshoe Bay, tomorrow, Sat- urday, at 8 p.m. Every Whyte- cliff taxpayer is invited to at- tend. The opening of the Marine Drive Extension has brought Whytecliff very close to the populous parts of the muni- cipality, and the residents there are expecting a quick develop- ment of their beautiful district. It is the aim of the Ratepayers'ssociationto have the district developed along proper lines. A good attendance is anticipated. Traffic Congestion at Whytecliff Now that Marine Drive Ex- tension is opened for traffic the Council has found it necessary to take'measures to cope with the increased traffic. At certain sections the road becomes badly congested, so a space has been set aside east of Royal and an- other east of Horseshoe Bay for parking cars. Signs are also to be posted showing a detour and one-way traflic in the Horseshoe Bay area. It is hoped that these meas- ures will help to diminish the present congestion in this sec- tion. 1Vest Vancouver L.O.L. 2990. The regular meeting of West Vancouver LO.L. 2990 was held in Dundarave Hall on Tuesday night. A very pleasant evening was spent, which was concluded by the serving of refreshments. A Swallow for I.uck. Mr. L. H. Beamish, the real estate and insurance broker, has recently moved to a new office on Marine Drive, next to Seed's Store, and now finds himself as- sociated with a partner who does not pay rent in the shape of a swallow, which has just built a nest over the offi entrance. I tVe have a saying on the Coast: "Follow the birds to Victoria," nieaning the seagulls, and many do follow them thither. Mr. Beamish is adopting the slogan: "Follow the swallow," and looks fonvard to doing a big business at his new stand.