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001B6C4D A Weekly ',Newspaper j.6 Vol. I Ci rculati ngi n $1.00 per year. SIX PAGES the District of West Vancouver-- A ntblesi de, Holi@burn, Weston, Duttdarave Caulfei ld, WhyteCliff, CyPreSS Park, EtC. Newsstands 5c per Copy HOLLYBURN P.O., WEST VANCOUVER, B.C., Fl&IDAY, FEB. 4th, 1927 No. 50 '7 4 ,I ) 1 6 6 !SG 6J66 Plans for New Bridge Over Capilano Before Council J Plans for the construction of the proposed new Capilano bridge were received by the Council at their special meeting on Thursday night, 27th Janu- ary, from Mr. W. G. Swan and ..:. - 'r. George Hanes, the engineer for the City of North Van- couver. Mr. Duncan, the muni- cipal engineer, presented a re- port as well as plans for the new bridge. A resolution was passed that the plans prepared by Mr. Hanes be submitted to Victoria by the Reeve and Councillor Ray with a view to securing financial assistance from the Provincial -' Government in connection with the same. The Reeve and, Councillor Ray and Watt were appointed West Vancouver representatives to attend the Lions Gate bridge committee meeting. REAI. ESTATE DEAL ON HOLLYBURN RIDGE It is reported that 640 acres on Hollyburn Ridge were recent- ly purchased by a syndicate from the owners, the Edward Mahon estate. The names of those com- posing the syndicate have not yet been made public, nor is it known what the new owners of the property intend to do with it, although there has been a rumor that they were re-selling it. A. O. T. S. To clear some misapprehen- sion in regard to the formation of the A. O. T. S. in the district the executive wish to point out that this club is a service club, non-denominational, taking in . any man who desires to be of service to the community. The motto of the club is, "Ser- vice through fellowship." The aims are briefly--to support any movement for the well-fare of the community, to bring togeth- er the men and to foster fellow- p among them, to provide the -young people of the community with wholesome recreation and to help the needy; mainly to serve others. The name signi- fies, "As one that serveth." The organization, though only four years old, has affiliated with it some thirty clubs, all of hich are doing good work in their respective communities. The club purposes holding banquets about once a month be- other meetings of the dif- nt committees connected 6th the organization. The com- mittee hope to make these ban--'uets bright and peppy in order to bring the members closer to- gether, besides comlucting the business. A club of this nature is urg- ,. ently needed in WIVest Vancou- ver and it is to be hoped that all the public-spirited men of the district will waste no time in -: linking themselves with the or- ganization. The next banquet will be held on IVednes&lay, February !G, at 6.30; the place will be announced next week. You are invited to attend. School Trustees Election Nominations will close next Monday (February 7th) at 12 o'lock noon. Saturday, Feb. 12th will be election day if more than one candidate comes for- ward. This vacancy is caused by the resignation of Mrs. E. S. Gamage and is for the balance of 1927. The names of Mr. H. T. Curtis of West Bay, Mr. Percy Master- man, who was a candidate at the last election, and Mr. H. T. Daw- son, of Cypress Park, are being freely mentioned as possible can- didates. Mr. E. S. Gamage is a certain candidate. THE NEW LIGHTS AT 14TH AND MARINE The two new lights installed yesterday at the northwest and southwest corners of Marine DriveandFourteenth Street have been the cause of much favor- able comment. They are pleas- ing to the eye and most certain- ly give much better illumination. If West Vancouver could afford to have this style of light throughout the municipality it would prove a great convenience to the people and would make our streets more attractive at night, but, since we have been unable yet to get our side streets properly lighted, the general in- stallation of these new standards would be much like "putting all our clothes on the front and leav- ing our back exposed." It would be nice, mighty nice, to have the new standards installed all over the municipality but they would have to be paid for, and the old proverb about "cutting the cloth to suit the purse" holds a lot of wisdom. We have been supplied with the following information re- garding these two new lights. They are installed as samples, and the manufacturers intend changing the tops in two weeks'ime to give you an opportunity of noticing the relative radiancy. They are known as the single light ornamental standard and light ornamental Westinghouse "Arcadian" type standard and Sol-lux Senior Top. They each burn a 750 Watt Multiple Lamp. 3000 similar lamps have been in- stalled in Vancouver -- 200 at University Site, Point Grey. Telephone Exchange Win Efficiency Prize The West Vancouver Ex- change of the B. C. Telephone Company was fortunate in win- ning the Perfect Service Compe- tition "P. S. 6& C." for the year 192G. They had an average of 99.3 per cent for the six months July to December inclusive, giv- ing 100 per cent service. Mrs. Allwork aml her stall are to be congratulated on this efficiency. THE DUNCAN-51ORGAN SUIT Mr. Dugald Donaghy is act- ing for Mr. David Morgan, ex- Reeve, in the'&lnmage suit being brought against him by Mr. J. Duncan, Municipal Engineer. Burns 6& IValkem are, we un&l- erstnn&1, solicitors for the plaint- iit. BUILDING PERMITS SHOW INCREASE The District of West Van- couver and Vancouver City were the only two places in Greater Vancouver which showed an increase in build- ing permits for January 1927 over January 1926. The snow and frost were blamed by oi,her districts as being a deterrent to build- ing activities, which they unquestionably were. In view of this weather handicap, it is very illum- inating to see that the value of our permits show an in- crease. This fact only bears out, as is generally recog- nised, that this is West Vancouver's year. Snow or frost, bridge or no bridge, West Vancouver is going a- head. The outside people are realising the wonderful appeal we make as a place of residence. Local Real Estate Men Hold "Get Together" Meeting Local Real Estate agents held a meeting last Friday. There being a good representation in attendance. Various matters of general interest to the Real Es- tate fraternity were discussed. On many of these it was felt that since individual efFort had not been productive of good results, joint action may be more effect- ive. It was decided therefore to form the "West Vancouver Real Estate Association." Messrs. H. May aml S. Harri- son, the temporary chairman and secretary r'espectively, were ap- pointed a committee to draw up rules to govern the new body and to attend to other details. The Association is mainly in the nat- ure of a "get together" society, where joint action may be taken in matters affecting the interests of the members, and there is no intention of inflicting hard and fast rules of conduct in the ord- inary sense of the term. The meeting adjourned to dk- semble again in the office of Messrs. Savory and Duval next Monday evening. 51R. CHAIRMAN! I listened recently to a speak- er who was addressing a meeting which had been called for the purpose of organising a local so- ciety. I was struck with one piece of advice which he gave: "Get on a committee." he sa'd, "and if possible get the chair- manship of that committee." I am not convinced that the ad- vice &vas altogether &vholesome. May I venture to state the other si&le. A shre&vd public man whom I know does not share the over- whelming belief of our recent visitor in the value of a chair- man's position. He hns on the contrary a very decided opinion as to the frequent a&lvnntage of being a mere member of commit- tee when it is a question of get- ting something done &vithout too much friction. Many of us (Continued on Page G.) NOW FOR THE REAL WORK 'he Board of Trade rally a couple of weeks ago was as notable a success as was hoped for by the most enthusiastic of the workers who helped to make it possible. The work of the Board has already resulted in investiga- tions having been made, and in facts having beenestablished regarding some of the things necessary to the general welfare and improvement of the community. Now that the rally-- which is to be an annual event--has been held, the real drive for membership should be launched in full force. The creation of a Board of Trade representative of the business community is the great objective. West Vancouver should have a Board that will be truly representative of all the factors working for the best interests of the whole of this extensive district; and all energies should be directed to extend membership and enlist and record all the talent, so that it may be put to work. The main purpose of the organisation is one of "building up" by co-operative action--co-operation with the Council and with any other body or association, whether elect- ed by the general will of the people or organised by sectional interests. The Boards of Trade Act provides that "Persons who are directly or indirectly engaged or interested in trade, commerce or the economic and social welfare of the district" shall be eligible to become a member of the corporation." Those who have the interests of Event Vancouver at heart should become members of the Board of Trade. It should not be necessary for others to ask for this co-operation. The sec- retary, Mr. Hugh May, Phone West 113, will be glad to talk with prospective members, and to arrange for applications for membership to come before the Board. The time for shouting is over. The hard work begins. AMBLESIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT The Ratepayers'ssociation appointed a committee to bring in a report regarding the development of Ambleside Park. A sununary of that report is given on another page. We would draw the special attention of our.,readers to it. The proposal is to convert that area lying immediately east of Thirteenth Street and south of Marine Drive, right down to the waterfront, into an attractive park with facilities for pic- nicking, boating, swimming, athletics, and protected bathing pools. The cost of this transformation, it is thought, will be around $35,000, and it is proposed to ask the council to con- s&der this development scheme with a view to submitting a bylaw for the adoption of the plan. Even if the council agrees with the necessity for this work, it is goin'g to be a very diffi- cult matter for them to arrange to finance so large a project. Nevertheless, the matter is one worthy of the most careful consideration. West Vancouver needs, and needs.ver badly, some such resort, not only for the pleasure an&1 convenience of the residents, but also as a further attraction to tourists and visitors. It would seem to us that the increase in the ferry traffic alone would in a few years more than pay for the cost of the work. The district at present is anything but at- tractive, and, if only from the point of view of public improve- ment, the development would be warranted. It would create a splendid impression upon those entering West Vancouver by our main gateway, the ferry, and would unquestionably attract many who might not otherwise visit the district. Mr. Hamilton, the chairman of the committee proposing this park development, has evI&lenily given the matter considerable study. The plan proposed by him seems reasonable and feasible. THE iVEWS would much like to see the project pushed to the utmost, and, providing the financing of it &vould not seriously cripple the borrowing powers of the municipality, &ve feel sure that the council will look upon this as n ver) necessary public improvement. THE USELESS "GOOD CITIZEN" There is a certain type of man in every community who poses as a good citizen. He breaks no laws, lives morally, pays his honest debts and is never tangled up with the law in any mnnner. But he lives of himself, by himself and for himself exclusively. IVhen the eall is issued for volunteers to put across a community movement and give a boost he never answers. IVhen calamity hns befallen people in certain local- ities aml charity flies to their rescue, he is never one of their number. IVhen money is needed for public enterprise his name is never on the list. IVhen he sees some neighbor stuck in the mud he detours to avoid him. IVhen his services are needed for the public welfare, he is never able to give them. In fact, if he stood on the shore and saw the ship of state sinking, he would never o!Fer to throw a line. And if all man- kiml &vns fashioned from this same kin&i of chap &vhnt wouhl happen'! There would be no progress in municipal affairs, no de- velopment in the community, no churches, no institutions for the unfortunates nnd no improvement in our manner an&i mo&le of living.