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001B6BF9 A Weekly Newspaper Circulatiugin the District of H est Uaucouver-Ambleside, Hollyburn, Westoff, Duffdarave By Mail $1.00 per year. Caulfeiid, WigyteC/iff, CyPreSS Park, EtC. Newsstands Gc per Copy Vol. 1 SIX PAGES HOLLYBURN P.O., WEST VANCOUVER. B.C., FRIDAY, NOV. 5th, 1926 No. 37 nc lb. b. 0 I Ii p7 ~ bia . do loan Ingle can vorb cgea o to iligiu .f sd i bgnla ingeg ising't oo Boi fioogi ,finlb',"4'. I I7EB Ratepayers Discuss Transportation Municipal Collections Increase 20 per cent. Below is given a table showing the collections to October 31st of the corporation of the District of West Vancouver. This is a comparative statement for the years 1924, 1925 anil 1926 for the period up to October 31st. From the totals of these it will be seen that, while the years 1924 and 1925 were comparatively the same, the present year has shown an in- crease of approximately 20 per cent. To those who are mak- ing a study of municipal affairs the figures will prove very interesting. Corporation of the District of IVest Vancouver Collections to October 81st Current Taxes ............ $ 92,776.93 $ 91,144.37 $102,766.83 Penalty Interest.......... 699.52 934.77 943.18 Tax Arrears ................ 28,147.38 30,202.13 35,453.49 Interest on Arrears... 2,518.92 3,118.84 2,779.30 'I'ax Sale Lands Re-sale 3,769.72 11,055.71 21,235.41 Water Rates-- Brothers Creek.... 11,452.92 11,253.34 12,361.75 Water Connections-- Brothers Creek.... 580.00 950.00 Water Rates-- West Bay ............ 451.40 G85 71 Water Connections-- West Bay ........... 380.00 190.00 Water Rates- Caulfeild .............. 495.75 Water Connections- Caulfeild .............. 80.00 Water Rates- Whytecliff ..........„937.34 1,078.19 Water Connections- Whytecliif ............ 60.95 uilding Permits ........ 2G1.50 472.60 Dogs .............................. 141.00 215.00 Gas Pump .................... 14.60 10.00 Plumbing Permits ...... 13G.50 4G3.25 Police Court Fines.....e 493.50 880.00 Poll Tax ...................... 35.00 1 IG2.37 Subdivision Fees ........ 2.00 58.00 Trades Licenses .......... 997.50 1,582.50 Rentals ...................„... 91.00 75.00 Liquor Profits ............ 4,388.52 4,402.86 Motor I.icenses .......... 3,490.20 4,417.0G Householders'ontri- butions 2.00 903 50 514.20 150.00 4S9.25371.45 50.00 1,049.34 329.00 1G0.00 7.00 245.50 193.50 301.00 8.00 1,079. 50 91.00 2,808.02 3,590.21 4.00 $ 152,247.85 $ 159,638.68 f192,G53.64 An official report of the Rutepayers'eeting last Tuesday night is given in another column of this issue. There was u particularly good attendance, showing that the transportation discussion had been greatly anticipated. Those who attended did so in the expectation of hearing "fireworks." They were not disappointed. Every minute of the meeting was interest- ing and a great many of the audience took part in the discus- sion. Mr. Chapman, the president of the association, was in the chair (it was'a diificult position to fill) and by invitation Councillors Watt and Leyland occupied platform seats with him. That Reeve Morgan was not also on the platform wus possibly because he wished to remain one of the audience. Councillors Ray and Davies were also present. The meeting went on record as being opposed to the new schedule as now operating and to the scale of fares which it was proposed to put into effect on December 1st. There was no shadow of a doubt of the wish of the meeting for another change. The matter was further discussed by the council at their meeting on Wednesday night and a new schedule wifi go into operation next Wednesday. This schedule will be found on page 6 of this issue. The change in fares, if any, will be brought up at the council meeting next week. 'rhe transportation question has been a very live issue for several weeks. Sulficient time and discussion and endeavour has been given to it now and we may reasonably feel that we have a schedule that will appeal to the majority of the pas- sengers. THE NEWS conscientiously thought that the sched- ule now in eifect would have proved very workable and con- venient to our residents, but, if the meeting of the Ratepayers is any criterion of the desire of the general public, then such is certainly not the case, and we with others will welcome the new schedule. As we stated in a previous article, the thing to be desired is "the greatest good for the greatest number."'fter all, that is what we'u'.e ua wurh'ug eor. There had boen -. complaints of the ferry schedule and we believe that the Chairman of the Transportation Committee conscientiously endeavoured to promote the convenience and service of the public. But it seems that, no matter what schedule is put into eifect, there will be complaints until the half-hourly service is 'in operation. Public School October Exams. Dundarave Grade I, first term -- Leslie Rerrie, Bevan Savory, Edward Cole. Second term -- Brenda Wicking, Joan Mathews, Lucille Currie. Grade 2, first term -- Jim Turner, John Davey, Evelyn McGowan. Secon&l term--Tommy Robson, Wendell Hayes, Doug- las Lycett. Grade 8, first term--John Wright, Daisy Stokes, Mar- guerite Cole. Second term-- Mary Currie, Dickie Lester, Donald Hall. Grade 4, first term -- Bobbie Robson, Bobbie Ward, Colbourne Davis. Second term -- Grace McMillan, Donald Mills, Valerie Rerrie. Hollyburn Grade I, first term -- Jessie Ritz, Muriel Reynolds, Billie Dickinson. Second tenn--Sophia Zielsky, Phyllis Brown, Elaine Kissick. Grade 2, first term--Bettie Hadwin, Alan Fraser, Anna Pearson. Second term--Jean Hill, Verne Taylor, Elizabeth Morris.- C!~&le 3, fh si tel in--Feeds Rush, Eileen Grady, Doreen Elgar. Second term--Virginia Gamage, Irene Clarke, Norma Malpass. Grade 4, first term -- Jean Kinloch, John Harper. Taddy Reid. Second term--Helen Ritz, Pearl Robertson, Ida Boshier. Grade 5, first term--Dorothy Boshier, Mary Edington, Mar- jorie Paton. Second term--Doris Cullin, IValter Tearoe, Bert Har- rison. Grade 6, first term--Mar- guerite Edwards, Thomas Killin, Nancy Kearns. Second term-- George IVatt, RonaM Irish, Ifatherine Gibbons. Twenty-second Street School Grade I, first teisn--Jack Masterman, Jack Froud, Moira Jones. Secon&i tenn -- Howard Meran, Marion Sparroiv, Joan Eccleston. Grade 2, first term--Helen J. Sheffield, Angus Young, Joan Sparrow. Second term--Eunice Tun ey, Helen Edwards, Jean Mackenzie. Grade 3, first term--Marjorie Rivers, John Bradley, Lenore Beattie. Second term -- Jolm Moe, Jack Eager, Marjorie Teece. Grade 4, first term--Alton Grafton, Frank Hodgson, Doug- las Pollard. Second term--Fred Masterman, Alee Denniston, Joan Jefferies. Grade 5, first term--John Kendrick, John )Vuddingham, Eleanor Eager. Second term-- Douglas Forrester, Gordon Arm- strong, Jack watson. Grade G, first term--Josie Leyland, Hattie Young, Charles Baldwin. Second term -- Lulu Ray, Tom Davis, Tosh ie Hos- hino. Grade 7, division 3--hlurguret Gillett, Jack IVutt, Betty Ed- wards. Division 4 -- Ted&lie Beard, Ian Hamilton, Bonita Armstrong. Grade 8, division I--'Margaret Reid, Stanley Boshier, Eunice Davis. Division 2--Fred Hurl- ing, Joan Dorchester, Grace Thompson. Memorial Service P.G.E to Run An invitation from the Duncan Lawson Chapter, I. O. D. E., to attend the service to be held at the Memorial Arch at 11 a.m. on Thursday was accepted by the council at their meeting on Wednesday night. The Munici- pal Hall will be closed at that time and the municipal staff asked to attend the service. Three Trains a Day A new schedule of times comes into effect on the P. G. E. Railway today. During the winter months there will be three trains a day each way, leaving North Vancouver at 7 a.m., 2 p.m., and 5.42 p.m. Leaving Whytecliif at 7.50 a.m., 3.30 p.m., and 6.35 p.m. Interest Increasing in West Van Property West Vancouver propertv is attracting considerable atten- tion and local real estate dealers report a number of inquiries. An offer from R. G. Heddle and J. E. Brown of $8,000 cash for Block "F," D. L. 879, was accepted by the council on Wednesday night on condition that certain rights- of-way be reserved for the muni- cipality. North Shore Teachers'onvention The North Shore Teachers are holding their second annual convention today in the North Vancouver High School, which is being attended by about 100 teachers from the North Shore municipalities. A business meet- ing was held at 10 a.m., when the North Shore Federation was discussed and the election of of- ficers took place. Luncheon was served by the N. V. District Teachers'ssociation in the Horticultural Hall and the rest of the day and evening is being devoted to various meetings with addresses. Several West Vancouver teach- ers are taking an active part in the convention. Mr. F. Patter- son is giving an address on "The Literary Study"; Mr. H. D. Southam is speaking on "Writ- ten Composition," an&i Mr. D. Davidson is convener for Grades 7 and 8. To Audit Boo4 The municipal clerk has been instructed by the council to gine any chartered accountant of British Columbia access to that part of the books relating to re- ceipts and expenditures for Ward I for the past five years. This is to be done at the expense of the Whytecliff Ratepayers'ssociation in accordance with their request of 2nd October. Town Planning By-Law Passed At their meeting on Wednes- day the council reconsidered and finally adopted West Vancouver Town Planning Conunission By- law No. 319. L 0. L. SOCIAL One of the largest crowds ever seen in Dundarave Hall gathered for the whist drive and dance given on Tuesday night by West Vancouver L. O. L. 2990 in aid of the new Orange Or- phanage in New Westminster.. Among the ladies AIrs. Garland, Senior, won the first prize, Miss Woodcock second, and consola- tion prize Mrs. Bowman. Mr. A. Searle won the gentlemen's iirst prize, the second going to Mr. Rivers, while Mr. Kevill received the consolation. Following the cards dainty refreshments ivere served and the balance of the evening was passed in dancing. The music, supplied by sirs. Turner Mr Fred Tite Mr Childs and other local artists, was particularly appreciated Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Day is now registered on our calendars in red letters as a holiday. Ollicially Monday next is recog- nized as the day. Many, no doubt. ivill make a day of it lviih an utter disregard of its full significance. In the busy turmoil of business and pleasure and all worldly activities. it is well for everyone sometimes to halt. think and rellect that we ought to spare one duy of the year at least to express. in one form or another, our appreciation and thankfulness for the bounteous blessings we are privileged to enjoy. It is possible to feel a spirit of thankfulness iviihoui cant or indulgence in mawkish sentinlent. It has a moral as well us economic value very self erident to the thoughifub Our paper is not a forum for sermons, und from pulpits next Sunday ivill be heard exhortations applicable to the seuson. Our churches have been made attractive. and festivaLs of songs and praise have been arranged for the devout. The preacher will remind us of how and whereby our mortal bodies have been cherished with food and raiment and how we enjoy the shelter of peaceful habitations. The function of our message here is io invoke all to consider the day and its meaning and exhort them not to forget to feel thankful. The opportunities for celebrating the day are many and opportunities will be provided for ull to indulge their tastes in a manner io suit their will. Full patronage, will we hope, be given to local functions and thut pleasure and profit may be enjoyed by ull.