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001B6C3A ) l i '..'e ]f -'- '..'t'.,:.')).:.')) ='fS A Weekly Newspaper Circulati))gin the District of West Uancou7)er-- Ambleside, Hollyburn, Weston, DundaraY)e $ 1.00 per year. Caulfeild, Whytecliff, Cypress Park, Etc. Newsstands 5c per copy SIX PAGES HOLLYBURN P.O., WEST VANCOUVER, B.C., FRIDAY, JAN. )4th, 1927 No. 47 IIII u50 THE CANDIDATES'EETING A meeting was called by Mr. V. V. Vinson, the reeve elect, last Tuesday night in the Hollyburn Theatre to give the electors an opportunity of hearing the views of the different candidates for municipal honors. Mr. Vinson, who was chairman of the meeting, was very brief in his remarks, being desirous of giv- ing the candidates as much time as possible in which to explain their views. He thanked the people of West Vancouver for hav- ing done him the honor of electing him by acclamation, and ask- ed that they give him a council that would work harmoniously, so that the development of the whole district from one end to the other could be best attended to. The following were the other speakers in given order: Mr. J. J. Dutton, Councillor Davies, Mr. W. J. M. Jackmen, and Mr. W. McQuaker, candidates for the Council; and Mr. Robert Fid- &les an&1 Mr. Percy Masterman, candidates for Board of School Trustees. Mr. Cross gave an illustrated talk in which he criti- cised the general running of the municipality and especially the comforts of the transportation system. Mr. Cross caused considerable laughter by producing from various pockets, much in the manner of a magician, an example of a golden egg, a perfectly good lemon, and a real honest-to-goodness dollar bill. The endeavors of Mr. Cross sent the audience away perfectly satisfied with the evening's entertainment. Councillor Watt Councillor Davies Mr. J. Watt, who is very sick Councillor Davies said she was and confined to his bed, was un- running for office again because able to be present at the meet- so many friends had asked her ~ ing and issued a printed state- .ment addressed to the electors. She reviewed the progress &&'n it Mr. Watt says that, when made by the municipality for the the 1924 council was elected, past 3 years, during which she there were two important ques hadbeenamember of the council. tions, i.e., good roads and trans- In that time the value of West portation, which have had good Vancouver bqnds had risen from attention given them. He says $95 to $100.82, the sinking fund that the ferries are in better had a substantial surplus, 641 shape than for many years, and 'ew buildings had been erected, that in addition to a start being the lighting area had been ex- made on transportation on the tended to Caulfeild, a new bus upper levels, many other im- and a new ferry, No. 6, had been provements are contemplated. purchased, and garbage collec- He states he will endeavor to fur tion and sanitary inspection had ther construction of the Lions'een instituted. The facilities Gate Bridge. He is in favor of for the supply of water had been co-operative action as regards increased and considerable road the Capilano bridge, failing building done, particularly the which he suggests the widening Whytecliff of Keith Road. The widening In reviewing the progress ol and hard-surfacing .of Marine the district, whilst not claiming Drive, Mr. Watt says, cannot be that it was due to her own ef- much longer delayed, and claims forts, only, she said she had gain- that this improvement would ed considerable experience dur- / produce more revenue from en- ing the three years, and she was hanced land values. Mr. Watt prepared to give the people the finishes his letter by saying that benefit of that experience if cl- if elected, he will try to get en- ected. In conclusion she would ergetic action on every question never under any circumstances which concerns the welfare of sacrifice the financial position of the municipality, and will give the municipality in order to gain strict attention to the duties at- popularity. tached to the office. Mr. J. W. M. Jackmen i Mr. J. J. Dutton Mr. Jackman opened his ad- Mr. J. J. Dutton pledged him- dress with a plea for the neces- self, if elected, to work in har- sity of doing more "fanning" for mony with the other members West Vancouver, instancing the of the council. He went on rec- way in which all Americans ord as being in favor of improv- boosted their home towns and ing the whole district in every their own business firms. He was way possible as far as municipal glad to see Mr. Vinson had been finances would permit. He stat- elected reeve by acclamation, be- edthathe would endeavor torep- cause he was the 'right man to resent the whole district and re- solve the difficult questions com- viewed briefly general matters ing up for solution this year. He zffecting all sections. Having was in favor of a 7 cent fare on had long residence here, Mr. Dut- the ferries, and believed that the ton said that he had considerable bonded indebtedness of our knowledge of the district and its transportation system should be l needs. carried by the municipality at The support of every resident large. He was in favor of school in the municipality was urged facilities being made as adequate by Mr. Dutton for construction as possible. The law compelled of a bridge over the Lions'ate. the district to provide sufficient He also urged the construction public schools, and it was their of a new bridge across the Cap- duty to see that the opportun- ilano river at Marine Drive and ities to obtain a High School edu- re-organization of the municipal cation in West Vancouver were water system. as adequate as it was possible to Mr. Dutton said that, if elect- make them. He was in favor ed, he would give the best serv- of the addition to the municipal l ice of which he is capable an&1, hall on account of the congested having the time at his disposal, condition there, an&I also of the could follow the work in detail. road by-laws. gl uk THE BY-LAWS Three By-laws are to be voted upon tomorrow for a total amount of $ 125,000. (I) For an addition to the Municipal Hall, $10,000. (2) For Construction of a High Schoo)„$50,000. (3) For Development of Roads, $65,000. Some reference has been made to these on public plat- forms by members of the council and by those who will be members. The fact that these By-laws are being submitted would show that they have the approval of the 1926 Council, and naturally, since the By-laws are submitted for your accept- ance or rejection they do not become a part of the platform of the aspirants for seats on the Council. It is not now what the Councillors THINK, but it is specifically what the majority of the voters WISH. THE MUNICIPAL HALL BY-LAW This By-law we believe and hope will meet with your as- sent. The Hall at present would prove sufliciently spacious as a residence for a reasonably sized family, but for housing the management of a Corporation of 8,000 people it is totally inadequate. The efficiency of the staff is hindered by having to operate in such cramped quarters and the records and papers of the District are in constant danger, through having no satis- factory repository. Every member of the Council complains of the discomforts of the building and there is not even reason- able accommodation for those who wish to attend the meet- ings of the Council. It has been no uncommon sight to see members ot delegations consisting of seven or eight people, having to stand in the outer hall awaiting their time of hear- ing. During the day the Council Chamber is used as an office by the staff, except when dislodged by the Police Court. We cannot reasonably expect the staff to function with any degree of efficiency under such conditions, and it would seem that the economies made possible by the erection of the addi- tion would go far toward meeting the annual charge on the building. We believe the Municipal Hall Extension By-law should be supported, if only to extend the efficiency of the Council and staff. V. V. VINSON Reeve by acclamation, 1927. Mr. W. McQuaker Mr. McQuaker stated that all our water supply came from Hol- lyburn Ridge. This was alright in the past, but now, as a result of our having opened it up as a public playground, the water coming from it would be con- taminated, and it was therefore 'ecessary for us to look else- where for our wafer supply. He was in favor of our making ar- rangements with the Greater Vancouver Water Board and us- ing the Capilano. The latter of- fered us a rate of 3 cents per 1000 gallons, which worked out at $5.47 per annum for each household, as against the $14.00 v'e were paying now. As regards .-.ewerage, we had a number of -ongested areas, particularly Horseshoe Bay and Ambleside. In his opinion the former place was more in need of sewerage and water than of good roads. The putting down of sewers in West Vancouver did not present any great difficulties. The transportation question, he stat- ed, had been practically solved save for the addition of a halt'- hourly ferry service. He had had 40 years'xperience in handling water and sewerage matters in several countries, and was prepared to give the bene- fit of that experience to the mun- icipality, if elected to the coun- cil, where he could give his best service. Councillor Ray Councillor Ray, chairman of Public Works, gave a resume of the apportionment of the money to be spent in the various wards, if the road by-law carried. Speak- ing of sewerage, he stated that a by-law was already on hand for the consideration of the new councih In conclusion he asked that the people support the three by-laws. ulur date of the December meet- ing came too close to Christmas. Mr. Donaghy is a particularly in- teresting and forceful speaker. His addresses ahvuys have a great educational value und on Tuesday evening he &vill cho&x-e n subject that will be especially interesting to tho:e uble to be present. A very special request is made that all members be present on Tuesday. A big attendunce is especially asked for this meeting. Dugald Donaghy to AddreSS LiberalSCouncillor J. B. Leylund Councillor Leyland spoke par- ticularly in favor of the neces- sity of building the addition to the Municipal Hall. A new hall, he said, woul&l cost around $45,- 000, an expenditure which the finances of the municipality &lid not permit. The proposed a&l- dition, however, ivouhl alleviate the present unsatisfactory con&li- t&oils. Mr. Duguld Donaghy will give a special address to the.members of the local Liberal Association at their regular monthly meet- ing next Tuesday night ut 8 p.m. in the new Ambleside Hall. This is the first regulur meeting of the Association since November oiving to the fact that the reg- ROADS CONSTRUCTION BY-LAW This is for the construction and development of roads and highways in all parts of the municipality, and, as the chair- man of public works has pointed out, the amount is equally distributed in all parts of the municipality. This also includes a sum of $7,000 for the westerly portion of the Keith Road Bridge and $3,000 for another permanent bridge on the same road. West Vancouver has done much good road work during the past year or two, and, if we are to make progress, this branch of public improvement must be maintained. There is nothing more derogatory to a district than illkept impassable roads, nothing more irritating to the residents and nothing ~ more noticeable to the visitor. For utility and appearance, good roads are an absolute necessity and funds spent in this way, providing value is received for the money, is money well spent. The value of lands is enhanced and the convenience of tne public is helped. THE SCHOOL BY-LAW The School By-law ($50,000) is generally understood to be for the specific object of building a High School at a point adjacent to 17th and Inglewood, but it seems that the j)y-luw was worded as it is purposely so that the proposed building could be used for Public School or High School purposes, or for a combination of both. Some criticism has been levelled at the By-law chiefly, or we might say, almost wholly, on account of the proposed loca- tion but so far no one appears to have accepted the invitation of the Board of School Trustees to name a specific site, that is available, and is more suitable for this purpose. It would seem that the quarters now used for High School purposes will have to be utilised for Public School pupils. If t'his is so, and if there is no High School arranged for, the students will have to travel to North Vancoucer, at great in- convenience and expense. In considering the merits of the School By-law it must not be forgotten that the Board of School Trustees have claim- ed that 80 per cent. of the pupils of the High School have their homes in the Easterly section of the municipality.