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001B6BBB A Weekly Newspaper CJ'rculatiugin the District of H~est Vancouver-- Ambleside, Hollyburn, Weston, Dundarave By Mail $1.00 per year. Caulfeild, Whytecliff, Cypress Park, Etc. Newsstands 5 per 0 py ~Vol. 1 SIX PAGES I-- HOLLYBURN P.O., WEST VANCOUVER, B.C., FRIDAY, SEPT. 10th, 1926 No. 26 CONSTRUCTION OF THE LIONS'ATE BRIDGE DRAWING NEARER l Considerable credit is due Reeve Morgan for the aggres- sive stand he took on the bridge question at the meeting of the North Shore Councils on Tuesday night called to consider this question. It was alleged that certain Vancouver ship- ping interesi,s were trying to "block" the construction of the bridge. Opposition was expressed by Reeve David Morgan and several of the councillors to a resolution passed at a recent meeting of the bridge committee ih Vancouver when certain dimensions for the proposed bridge were approved. The dimensions proposed in that resolution would make the cost of construction prohibitive, according to Reeve Mor- gan, and he urged the three councils to decide upon a size which would permit its construction at an early date. Alderman W. A. Tolmie suggested that the councils urge rescinding of the resolution passed by the bridge committee, which called for a span of 1400 feet, clearance of 200 feet above high water and a roadway of forty feet. He asked that a new resolution, calling for lesser dimensions, be for- warded to Ottawa. Other members of the different councils spoke on the subject, and the general opinion appeared to be that the plans decided upon by the bridge committee would postpone con- struction of the bridge indefinitely. At the meeting of the Bridge Committee on Wednesday, Mr. John L. Harrington, bridge engineer, representing the Vancouver contracting firm of Armstrong & Morrisori and the Chicago financial firm of Peabody & Houghtelling, asked for a definite decision from Vancouver and the North Shore municipalities interested in the bridging of the Lion's Gate The committee was not prepared to meet his wishes in this respect and adjourned to meet September 16, when an en- deavor will be made to draft a final recommendation to be sent to the federal authorities at Ottawa. Mr. Harrington declared that a suspension bridge overLions'ate could be built for $3,000,000. According to a plan he submitted, the structure would have a main span of 1200 feet, with a maximum clearance of 165 feet and a mini- mum at high water of 150 feet; a secondary span of 400 feet having a minimum clearance of 125 feet. The driveway would be 24 feet wide between curbs and two sidewalks would be provided for pedestrians. The Stanley Park approach would be entirely separate from the circular park drive, according to the plan, and would connect with the new causeway. The bridge road would cross below the circuit drive and connect with the bridge at a point a short distance East of Prospect Point and slightly below the level of the signal station, so that the scenic advantages of that beauty spot would not be impaired. Approaches would be made on the North Shore to connect with highways of North and West Vancouver. Proposed toll charges outlined by Mr. Harrington were as follows: Pedestrians, 5 cents; automobiles, one seat, 20 cents, two seats 25 cents; motorcycles, 5 cents; half-ton trucks, 20 cents; one-ton trucks, 25 cents; two-ton trucks, 35 cents; three-ton trucks, 45 cents; five-ton trucks, 60 cents; ti&ailers, 25 cents; stages, 40 cents; busses, 60 cents. It is reported that the Parks Commission have given their I permission for the building of the approaches in Stanley Park. Election Results Over the Radio Social Evening to be Given by Liberal Ladies Tonight Mr. Nick Williamson of the IIollyburn Pavilion, has installed a loud speaker in the Pavilion, foot of 17th Street. It will be operating each night from now up to the election. On the night of Election Day the results can be heard there. The complimentary entertain- ment for the Liberal candidate, Mr. G. G. McGeer, and Mrs. Mc- Geer, to be given by the I.alice'ampaignCommittee of West Vancouver on Friday night, September 10th, in Dundarave Hall, gives promise of being a I i very interesting event. In ml- dition to cards and dancing, an excellent programme has been provided, consisting of a men' quartette, soprano, contralto and instrumental solos. Miss Moll- velee, the danseuse, will also perform. An orchestra will he in attendance, and refreshments will be served. All friends are welcome. MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBI- TION 'The North Vancouver Exhibi- tion held this week was the most successful that has ever taken place in that city. There were a record number of entries, and the good attendance was proof of the interest taken in this An- nual event by the people of North Vancouver an&1 District. Hollyburn Ridge. The Provincial Minister of Lands recently made a public statement that he was going into the park situation generally with the intention of submitting to the Legislature at its next ses- sion a broad policy dealing with this whole question. Here in West Vancouver as has been pointed out by the Province, we have a great natural park in Hol- lyburn Ridge right at our doors, and now is the proper time to bring this matter before the Min- ister while he has the question of parks before him. i There are a number of rea- sons why the ridge is peculiarly adapted for use as a provincial park. First and foremost is its contiguity to Vancouver, and the suitability of its lakes, forests and streams as a great play- ground for our people. It is owned in part by the Mun- icipality of West Vancouver and in part by the Provincial Govern- ment, and little, if any of it is in the hands of private persons. While the timber on it is very valuable and a large number of timber licenses have been grant- ed, the companies who have tried to log it have found that the cost of bringing the logs down to tidewater exceeded the value of the logs. From an agricultural stand- point the land is valueless and the ridge is also useless for com- mercial or industrial purposes. Its slopes, while not unduly steep are such as to make it unsuit- able as a place upon which to erect residences. Under these circumstances it is plain that the setting aside of the ridge as a natural park would be working no loss to the province or the people of the province now or in the future. Another advantage is that it could be made readily accessible to the public at a comparatively small cost. The fact that a party of our young people this sum- mer rode up to the top of it and back again on horseback, shows this beyond all question. The cost of the building of the necessary roads would doubtless be borne chiefly by the province. 'I'liere is hardly any'eed to speak of the benefits that such a park would be to West Van- couver. With the Lions'ate bridge constructed, this munici- pality would soon rival Banff as a townsite centre. We therefore suggest that our Council take steps at an early date to bring the possibilities of Hollyburn Ridge as a provincial park before the Minister, being satisfied in which everybody in West Vancouver will join us, that next to the construction of the Lions'ate bridge there is nothing that would so greatly promote the growth of our mun- icipality. Half Price at Local Theatre Tonight The Hollyburn Theatre is giv- ing two tickets for the price of one tonight (Friday) only. Cut their advertisement from the is- sue and take it with you. Save half the price. Mr. G. G. McGeer last night addressed a large meeting in the IIorticultural Hall, North Van- couver. He stated that the Can- adian grain that was now being shipped for export through Buf- falo and New York could and should be exported via the Pana- ma Canal route. Mr. McGeer declared that the practice of shipping Canadian grain through United States for the benefit of United States'ail- roads and United States work- men, had been originated by Sir George Foster when he was min- ister of trade and commerce in a Conservative government. Mr. McGeer dealt with the freight rates question in some detail and mentioned discrimina- tions, which he claimed existed, in favor of eastern Canada again- st the West. The East, he said, had built up a tarifl'all to pro- tect itself from competition of the United States, and a discrim- inatory rates structure to protect itself from the competition of British Columbia in the prairie prorvinces. Conservative Smoker A very successful Conserva- tive smoker w'as hekd in Amble- side Hall on Wednesday night. A good musical programme had ben arranged, solos being given by Ex-Reeve Vinson, Mr. Paul Palozzini, Mr. W. Tweedie, Mr. P. W. Ward and Mr. Jack Allot- te. The speakers were Gen. A. D. McRae, Mr. Reggie Tupper and Mr. George Walkem, M.L.A., of Point Grey. Refreshments and smokes were provided and the 250 people present had a very enjoyable evening. A very large and enthusiastic audience greeted Gen. A. D. Mc- Rae and his supporters at The Clachan on Wednesday after- noon. Mr. Wm. Astley of Caul- feild was in the chair, and the speakers included Mrs. Dr. Mac- kay, 5Ir. Reginald Tupper, Mr. McA. C. Creery and Gen. A. D. McRae. Those present were of the opinion that at no time during the campaign had they listened to more convincing and interest- ing speeches. Gen. McRae discussed at length such a constructive and reasonable policy as, he said, was put forward by his party. Tea was served and a musical programme enjoyed, the follow- ing taking part: Miss Freda Herrin, Mrs. Dr. F. Stanisby, Mrs. Eager and Miss Frame. Council Meeting At their meeting on 1Vednes- day night the council agreed to sell 300 acres, District Lot 1494, being tax sale land, to R. P. Clark & Company Ltd. This land will form an addition to "Gleneagles." Permission was given the Children's Aid Society to tag on the ferries on Saturday, Sep- tember 11th, and this same priv- ilege was extended to the Crip- pled Children's Fund for Satur- day, September 25th. The council wishes it to be known that any request for ad- ditional street lighting should be made to them now. Now is the Time to Obtain Better Lighting At the meeting of the Council last 1Vednesday notice was given that any applications for street lighting must be made at once. The NEIVS has on different occasions reflected the desire of the citizens of West Vancouver for better street lighting. Just a couple of days ago we received a request to again bring this necessity to the attention of the Council. Now is the time for those who have made these requests to put their wishes directly before the Council. The Council invite you to do so, and we would suggest that you put in an appearance at the Council meeting next Wednesday night in furtherance of this improvement. Marine Drive and the approach to the ferry are particular- ly in need of more illumination. Poor street lighting is the worst advertising any district can have. Moreover West Van- couver is becoming so well populated that the safety of the people demands better illuminated streets. The side streets are also greatly in need of this service, but Marine Drive and the main thoroughfares should, we think, receive the first at- tention. Now is the time to go after this and let the Councillors know just how you feel about the matter. We again draw your attention to the advisability of quick action, and the necessity of making your desires known to the Council. Business people should realize that better lighted streets will improve their business and householders and residents will fiml that it will add to their safety. Liberal Meeting in Conservative North Van. Ladies Meeting