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001B6C68 997 February 26, 1927. THE WEST VAN NEWS Iiee tbe a PERSONALSDENNIS RE-ELECTEDHOSPITAL CHAIR5IAN Councillor G. R. Dennis of of North Vancouver district council, was re-elected chairman of the hospital board at a meet- ing this afternoon. The usual grants will be asked from North Vancouver city and West Van- couver, similar to apportion- ments made in former years. Corporation of the District of West Vancouver H. Mahon, J. T. Watt and A.C. Hinton aii of Hollyburn, were winners in the Sun-Zain ad-writ- ing contest last week. The L. O. L., No. 2990, IVest Vancouver will hold their next regular meeting on Tuesday at 8 p. m. in Dundarave Hall. The girls of the local B. C. Tel- ephone stafF are giving a dance on Friday 4th 5Iarch at 8 p.m. in the Hollyburn Pavilion. Tick- letoe's orchestra will be in at- tendance and there will be re- freshments. $ iilr. and Mrs. E. Harrison, 17th and Haywood, have an addition to their family. A baby girl was born to them last Friday at the North Vancouver General Hos- pital. Both mother and child are doing well. '2 $ Mrs. O'Dell entertained a num- ber of her friends on Thursday, 17th February, at the home of Mrs. F. C. Harries, 25th and Ottawa. hire. B. M. Grady won the ladies prize and Mr. P. C. Chapman that for the gentlemen. The consolation prize went to Miss L. Fonseca. Mr. Troughton of Troughton and Barrow, had the misfortune on Thursday, 17th February, to cut the knuckle and forefinger of his left hand with an axe. It will be some days before he is able to use the hami. AIrs. R. Bell, 12th and Duch- ess, has moved to "the Bunga- low," 13th and Marine. The EVest Vancouver Lumber Co. are having their property cleared on the north east corner of 15th aml Marine. $ Mrs. IV. L. Berry, 21st and Marine, entertained the senior choir of St. Stephen's Church at her home last night. The even- ing was pleasantly spent inmusic and games, and dainty refresh- ments were served $ Mr. Chet Shields has had two pool tables and a full-sized Eng- lish billiard table installed in the hall at the back of his store. The tables are being well patronised. TRADE AND DOG LICENSES Mrs Jenme McDonald psycho analyst--is giving a lecture on Sunday evemng at 8 o'lock in the 1 airfiel Building, Vancou- ver, on greater, Greater Vancou- ver's possibilities. Mayor Tay- lor will preside, and the Mayor and Reeves with their councils are being invited to attend. Mr. Reginald T. Parkhouse from Lethbridge, Alta., is stay- ing with Mr. and Mrs. Gleam, 26th and Waterfront, sir. Park- house is going to be a permanent resident of West Vancouver. $ $ $ Mrs. Williamson, 25th and Bellevue, has moved to the new house which she has had built for her at Altamont. Mr Rousseau who some years ago was a resident of West Van- couver, has rented the Woodley cottage at 26th and Haywood. 2 Stanley Jones, 13th and Mar- ine, whilst riding his bicycle down 13th approaching the Drive, came into collision v.ith an auto. The bicycle being dam- aged and himself receiving min- or injuries. It is claimed that a milk delivery wagon, standing in the roadway prevented a view of the approaching car. $ $ The Duncan Lawson Chapter I. O. D. Eu are giving a military whist drive on Monday at 8.15 p. m., in the "Clachan." There will be refreshments and good prizes. 1927 DON'T FORGET Forget the slander you have heard, Forget the hasty, unkind word, Forget quarrel and the cause, Forget the whole affair, because Forgetting is the only way, Forget the stormy yesterday, Forget the trials you have had, Forget the weather if it's bad, Forget the chaps whose sour face Forgets to smile in any place, Forget the knocker he's a freak, Forget him seven days a week, Forget the home team's lost the game, Forget the pitcher was to blame, I&'orget the coffee when it's coM. Forget to kick, forget to scold, Forget the plumber's awful charge, Forget the iceman's bill is large, Forget the coalman and his weighs, Forget the heat in summer days, Forget to ever get the blues, But don't forget to read "The NEWS." The average annual produc- tion of coal in Canada amounts to about 14,000,000 tons, having a value of 854,000,000. The chief coal producing provinces are Al- berta, Nova Scotia and British Columbia. The average age of males mar- rying in Canada is 29.7 years, and the average age of females marrying is 25.3 years, so that the average excess of the males'ge is 4.4 years. The marriage rate for each 1,000 of population Is 7.2. Mot (he The Yukon Territory has an area of 207,076 square miles, which isequal to one-half the area of Ontario, but the popula- tion of the Yukon is only 4,500. The Territorial Council consists of three members, elected for three years by the electors of the three districts into which the Territory is divided. The Territory sends one member to the House of Commons. Canada has a land area of 3,654,200 square miles and a water area of 142,923 square miles, making a total area of 3,797,123 square miles. Canada is, therefore about 7 1-2 times the 'size of France, and about five times the size of South Af- rica. VPTH hands on con-troller and air brake he speeds his train of people to the city and home again. He thinks of your comfort in the way he handles his cars, is on the alert for sig- nals, watches crossing traf- fi and yet is always trying to give you that express service, coupled with safety, that you vvant. $ $ The "Sonrisa" went on the ways yesterday for her annual inspection. Ferry No. 6 dam- aged her wheel by striking a submerged log. She will be off the run on Monday for a few hours while her wheeel is being straightened. All the ferries will be painted as soon as fine weather comes in readiness for the summer traffic. gu 4u) SSTlsa OILIiteM SIKTKLRRLwstOI VANCOUVER VICTORIA le-tt 2 The Chief of Police gives notice io all parties concerned to obtain the above otherevfse prosecutions will follow. &$$$$ $ eIOM5$$ Ieegeueuu&u et&&en&suteeeuutuexeseeu I I &2 Ife vge I this Main Office NORTH 305 West Vancouver Office WEST 102 Cor. 18th and Marine ! ~$ &3« ~ ResIdence WEST 92R2 ace iug ) FIFI' IJ,, i& ~ ail R pgo )inc WE C.'AN SUPPLY Rough and Finished Lumber, Sash & Doors, Lath & Shingles Grade, Quality and Service Guaranteed. Only White Help Fmployed GET OUR PRICES EN )~alai Iuuueeutuuee&luiuiuiu&wluufext tlu«ieu Rue25ull5IIRIsuiutseetuux uueee&u&esuIeeeeeeeeuuuusuu guetueeeuuutueeeeeeeeeeue&e&et Ru~~~