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Resampled001B6D3B 1327 June 10, 1927. f ahvou By j. Porter Hon. President B.C. Mountaineering Club3: hsp" I 2 ~- I~ 7~ 'l ~ le I I ~ 161 1 I Mountain, emphasized during the winter months by its covering of snow. The main mass of White Mountain is not visible from this point, though it is easily seen from points in the city a fcw blocks south of the water-front. Rice Moun- tain, a dark wooded cone whose east- ern slopes have been ruined by logger and fire-fiend, rises to the east of the Sisters. The entrance to the Lynn Valley lies between it and Dome while the entrance to the Seymour val- ley--the wildest and finest of our northern recesses--opens on the east of Rice Mountain. The lofty wall of the Seymour Range bounds the val- ley on the east. The crown of the range is well in view, its highest point being the round-tapped mass called Seymour biountain, 6500 feet high. The nearer slope of the range below the crest is marked during the winter months by the figure of a gigantic spaniel sprawling up the slope, its head, fore-paws, and back clearly outlined in snow. But the great white dog is more shapely when seen from above Victoria Drive in the city. The Seymour Range falls to the Second Narrows by a gradual and nearly straight slope. The east- ern mountain wall of the North Arm, rather tame-looking at this distance, is seen emerging from behind the slope. South of the Narrows is Burn- aby Mountain, a rounded hill about 1100 feet high. It is possible on an occasional afternoon to discern above the city smoke the spectral form of Mount Baker, more than sixty miles to the south-east. Before we pass from this part of the view, we ought to take a look at the well-marked terrace, or rather group of terraces, which extends a- long the north shore from the Cap- ilano Co the Second Narrows. The terraces were in great measure hid- den by the forest growth twenty years ago; but they are easily enough dis- cerned now. They are raised beach- es, formed during a period which is recent as recency goes in geology, when the land stood a couple of hund- red feet lower than now. It is time, however, to turn to the western view, which has been rapidly unfolding itself. We sco on our left, above the trees of Stanley Park, the low twin domes of Mount Gardncr, the highest point of Rowan Island, whose altitude is about 2500 feet. To the right of Gardncr is Mount Elph- instonc, which rises on the mainland behind Gibson's Landing to a height of 4500 feet, its nearer face marked by a snow filled gully in winter. Still more to the right is the western cnd of the Hollyburn Ridge, which ex- tends without a break to the Capil- ano, and reaches a maximum height of about 3400 feet. The top of the level plateau of Black Mountain is seen over the Ridge towards the west; but the impressiveness of this great natural feature is not realized here. Mount Strachan and the Hollyburn Peak are seen overlooking the Ridge a little to the left of the Lions. They appear as one mass to the untrained cye from this point; but practised mountaineers take a couple of hours to make the journey from the dome of Hollyburn Peak, 4300 feet high, a- cross the deep intervening depression to the level top of Strachan, which rises 6200 feet above sca-lovel. Stanley Park is on our left all the way from Brockton Point to the Lions'ate. The park is a group of islands, connected to one another and to the mainland by a raised beach. One section of the raised beach forms the low ground at the Brockton Point oval. The mouth of the harbor has now begun to open up. The bold headland of Prospect Point fo'rms the southern portal of the wide gateway. The true northern portal--masked, however, by the broad encroaching delta of the Capilano--is Little Moun- tain, which stands about 350 feet above sca-lovel. Like Prospect Point it is composed of volcanic rock. Its material is close-grained, grayish brown In color, aad rather brit&is; but it has proved more enduring through millenniums of storm than the rocks It may be worth while to give a systematic description of the natural features which can be observed in the course of the finest short sail in the Vancouver district, for we have every right to challenge that rank for it. Even before the ferry leaves the slip, the visible sector of the northern horizon is an exceptional one. It be- gins on the left with the Lions, nearly 6000 feet high, standing on the rim of a wide cirque, the grandest of the half-dozen of these amphithcatrcs which the district possesses. In the sweep and symmetry of its curves it surpasses even that other hanging valley, hidden away among the moun- tains in which Burwcll Lake sloops in icy fetters for half the year. The snow which fills the cirque of the Lions from November till late spring lends to it a special prominencc, whicIP is enhanced by the broad and dark- wooded slope of the Hollyburn Ridge in front of it, falling to the deep notch of the Capilano valley, through which high but unnamed hills beyond ars to be seen. Crown Mountain be- gins to the right of the Capilano. It is disfigured at this point for all time by the fire-swept ares which proves the horrible efficiency of mod- ern logging method- in smashing every tree from sapling to forest giant, and the neglect of our forest administrators to enforce the duty of assembling and burning the slash after logging-off. The western flank of Crown Moun- tain ascends to the round-topped crest which forms the drawn-up knees of Sleeping Beauty. The idea of a re- cumbent female figure outlined again- st the northern sky is not quite a far V fetched one. To the east of the I Knees is the depression which corre- sponds to the waist of the figure. To the right and left of the Knees are deep funnel-like gullies, the pathways of groups of converging torrents & v their way to Crown Creek, a tribu- tarp of the Capilano from the east. A danger--zone of special steepness, which cost the lives of two young mcn a fcw years ago, encircles the moun- tain a little more than half-way up. It occurs at about the level where the torrents unite to form single streams. To the right of the waist of Sleeping Beauty is a rounded ridge, which cor- responds in position to the bust of the figure; while the sharp pyramidal peak of Crown, 5500 feet high, sup plies the face. The Camel is on the right of Crown Peak; and even ord- inary eyesight is sufficient to make out the Camel's head and neck to the left of the square hump. Below and in front of Crown is a forest-clad mountain mass, which is surmounted by two low rounded conical summits. The higher one, a little to the right of Crown Peak, is Dam; the lower one, still more to the right, is Grouse Peak, rising from a nearly lovel-top- ped plateau to a height of 4200 feet. The massif, as the French geograph- ers would term the block of mountain ground on which these two peaks stand, is separated from the still r higher Crown massif, by a deep val- ley, which is easily visible from Na- naimo, more than 40 miles auay. The right flank of Grouse drops down to the well-marked valley of Mosquito Creel&, which sweeps in a wide curve jvo round the eastern foot of Grouse. It and the torrent-tracks which seam the southern face of the massif are best brought out by the low sun of late afternoon. Dome Mountain, a conspicuous but not commanding natural feature, which I named at random twenty years ago, and which seems to have kept the name, con- ! tinuss the view to the east of Mos- quito Creek. The process of clearing has been carried far up its side. As the ferry backs out from the slip, the northern panora&na is grad- ually developed. A group of peaks is seen towards the north-east over the long eastern flank of Dome. The highest, which has a level top and a steep western aide, is the middle one of the Three Sisters, To the left of the northern Sister we can dis cern the southern spur of White NCS;~ 17~ 2)~ IS I 7 I'u- is - I autos 5'~ li I 7 -. 119 a Iyctto 6 I I rC,C Bos)s Sate&. lovely much rouhje, (et me sm'usUy ss cut The upped eniug e ash- 6 II vzdisg drive. do&sue 0. A So&iso ir the offices , leik d with cdscs- )SS, chile&i ivc cosvcr the Vancouver to Hollyburn by Sea. THE WEST VAN NEWS CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND FUND STILL NEEDS ASSISTANCE The Children's Playground Fund is increased by SI5.50 as a result of the Elks'ance given in the Hollyburn Pavilion for this purpose. Tenders for grad- ing the Park are now being in- vited and it is hoped that before long the pleasant sight of child- ren enjoying themselves on the grounds will be seen. The com- mittee is in need of more funds to complete the work and it is hoped that other groups of people will emulate the spirit shown by the Ferry employees, who last week, donated 55 each for the children's pleasure. Any who wish to help this project to maturity may leave their dona- tions at the Royal Bank, or hand them to Councillor Ray, or any member of the committee whose names we published recently. Tim McCullogh was the suc- cessful applicant for the position of janitor at the new school now being built on Inglewood. The appointment was made at the meeting of the School Trustees last night. On account of the broadcast- ing of the five lectures of Rev. W. Pascoe Goard there will be no meeting of British-Israel As- sociation on Wednesday, June 15th. There was a large attendance at the regular meeting of the Ladies'id of St. Anthony' Church on Tuesday afternoon held at the home of Mrs. For- rest, Mathers Avenue. Several new members joined the society. After the business was trans- acted, a pleasant hour and dainty refreshments were enjoyed by all. into which it was interjected in a melted state. Its shapely pyramidal form and isolated position make it a conspicuous object even from North Lonsdalc; and its prominence in the foreground is very marked in the view from Prospect Point. As we approach the Lions'ate, Mount Gardncr and the conical hill at the south cnd of Bowcn Island are plainly visible, while the light-colored cliffs and lighthouse at Point Atkin- son show up against the woods of Bowcn. To the right of the Point we scs the breezy uplands of Caulfcilds rising to join the southwest spur of Black Mountain. The passage through the great gate- way of Vancouver Harbor opens a wide vista in a short space of time. On the left is the steep north-west face of the largest and highest of the group of islands out of which Stanley Park has been built. A long line of tree-clad bluffs extends from Pros- pect Point to Siwash Rock, varied near the latter by a waterfall in wot weather. The line of bluffs has a very solid backing in the shape of a huge dyke or wall-like mass of volcanic rock, which can be traced through the Park from the Point to Third Beach. The height and steep- ness of the bluff are duc to this dyke of hard, close-grained materieL Be- yond Siwash Rock we scs the long level sky-line of the Point Grey pen- insula; and between it and Bowcn Island, across the waters of English Bay and the Gulf, stretches the great island, called after Captain Vancou- ver, as long as Ireland and as rugged in places as the Highlands of Scot- land. Its highest mountains are not visible; but blount Arrowsmith, near- ly 6000 feet high aud rather distinc- tive in form, is seen a little to the left of Point Atkinson. The ferry now bears to the north to make the landing; and we sco the pleasantly wooded southern slope of Little Mountain not far away, with the houses already beginning to climb it. Mount Elphinstonc, Black bloun- tain, blount Strachan, and the Holly- burn Peak are all eclipsed. The back- ground of tho picture is formed by the broad lrca-clad slopes of the Ridge, that dominant topographic feature of the municipality whose in- fluence emerges more clearly the longer it ls studied. CHIEF SANITARY INSPECTOR TO VISIT DISTRICT re RABBITRY In connection with the estab- lishment of a rabbitry on ikIarine Drive between 15th and 16th Streets, a letter has been receiv- ed by the council from the Prov- incial Health Officer in Victoria that the Chief Sanitary Inspecb. or would visit West Vancouver and confer with them on the matter. In his opinion, however he did not think there was any objection to the rabbitry from the standpoint of health, provid- ing the ordinary sanitary pre- cautions were observed and the cleanliness of the plant insisted upon. Harry Hoskin will leave next week for Montreal having been transferred to the headquarters staff of the Canadian Govern- ment Merchant Marine. Mrs. Hoskin and Eric will leave here in the near future for a short holiday in the old country before joining Mr. Hoskin in Montreal. Alum in the last rinsing water restores the color of faded mat- erials. Northern Light Gasoline Made on the North Shore By North Shore Workmen. NORTHERN LIGHT is the Best Gasoline on the market, re- gardless of price- Don't take our word for it--Try it. Distributed on the North Shore at the Orange and Blue Signs WEST VANCOUVER CLASSIFIED ADS. CARPENTER WORK aad Repairs of all kinds figured on, prices reason- able. Alsop, West Vancouver. Phone West 602-0. FOR RENT--Small furnished bungs low, one block from biarina Drive. WRl lease. Phone 463X 2 LOTS, 3-ROOM COTI'AGE, Stucco garage, Light, water and phone, $ 1325, terms. West Vancouver In- vestment Co., 18th and biarine, Phone West 102. FOUND--Pair of,Spectacles m case on Marine Drive near 16th Street. Owner can have same by paying for advt Apply West Van News FOR SALE--16 foot cedar strip Peterborough canoe, never used. Paddies, seats, air cushions. Cost $ 130.00. Will sell for $ 100.00. Phone West 78. NEW AND SECOND HAND Furni- ture bought, sold, and exchanged. Fred Tits, Kcvill's Old Stand, Am- blcsidc. FOR SALE--Wicker Baby Carriage, in exec!lent condition. $ 1R00. Wast 16. LANDSCAPE CARDEVING, Clearing Cement work and rock walls built. T. Barnott, phone West 672R. SEWING 31ACHliNE (Vyhcclcr WiL son) for sale. Good condition. Phone West 59R1. FOR SALE--At a bargam practically new kitchen cabinet. Call at New Bungalow, corner 13th and Duchess. 33 or 50 FOOT LOT lVANTED--Near Ferry. State lowest price for cash. "Buyer," clo West Van. News. FOR SALE--Chcsicrficld Suite, Bed- room Suite, Range and other furni- ture. Also Ford Sedan, almost new. West 475Y. DRESSbIAKING--Mrs. Robbins, 29&h and Slathers. Phone West 437R3. $500.00 CASH buys fully modern 6- room house on large view lot full garden. $50.00 CASH, buys a lot on Duchess near 12th Street; good view. $225 fall price. $500.00 CASH buys modern 4-room house on 2 cleared view lots, full price $2850. Listings Wanted CEO. HAY Phone West 21. 14th A Marine Drive 315 Cordova Si., IV. Scy. 1260. W. Hay, Evenings. West 137X. ED. BLACK, Dundarave WEST VAN GARAGE 14th and Marine NORTH VANCOUVER C. F. FOREMAN, Esplanade East NORTH SHORE GARAGE First Street West RELIABLE SERVICE STATION, Third dh Forbes LONSDALE MOTORS, 15th and Lonsdale BURRARD SERVICE STATION Second Narrows Bridge Manufactured by Vancouver Oil Co., Ltd. First and Bewicke NORTH VANCOUVER EncourageL~l Enterprise. EXTRA CODD 60 foot lot on iliarinc Drive (North Side). Business or residential. Very good value at $750 on terms. SAVORY &% DUVAL 1429 Marine Drive. IVest 340 SEE US FOR SiVAPS in Real Estate for quick action on loans or dis- counting Agreements for Sale. 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