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Resampled001B6DA7 "Ior ther Iai ET', Vol. II Ci reulati ngi n $1.00 per year. EIGHT PAGES A Weekly Newspaper the District of West Vancouver-- A mbleside, Holi@burn, Weston, Dundarave Caulfeild, Whyteeliff, CyPreSS Park, Etc. Newsstands fic per copy HOLLYBURN P.O., WEST VANCOUVER. B.C., FRIDAY, AUGUST 26th, 1927 ~ No. 21 « III i.xer aver ie. eog Les, oein 0,E. «e&e ie,ee Exhibition Big Success Manager Matheson is to be greatly congratulated upon the success of Vancouver's big exhi- bition. Last year for the first time since it has been organised the exhibition became a huge success financially as well as from the point of view of the spectator. This year, though we did not have the wonderful attraction of the military band, the exhibition was interesting, educational and pleasing. There were some things, of course, that could be criticised, but the wond- er is that there was so little that could be picked on by even those whose purpose in life seems to be to criticise. We most heart- ily congratulate Mr. Matheson upon the success attending his efforts and we just as sincerely congratulate the city of Vancou- ver in having obtained the serv- ices of so capable an executive. The exhibits generally were of a high standard and the attrac- tions were pleasing. Particular~ mention should be made of the ~confederation pageant, which took place every evening before the grand stand. One thousand persons, children and grown-ups, took part in a number of dances «nd scenes representative of var- ious incidents in the history of B. C. from the coming of the Spaniards up to the present day. The actors took their past with vim and enthusiasm, and the dances were particularly well done. It was one of the finest spectacles ever put on in this province, and was worth going miles to see. Great credit is due to those who took pait in it as well as their teachers. The fireworks display which conclud- ed the performance every night was a very fine display of pyro- technics and was a pleasing end to a fine show. Altogether Van- couver can be proud of its 1927 exhibition. It was a credit to this metropolis of the Canadian Pacific slope and to the manage- ment responsible for it. Engineer Proposes Repairs to Protect River Bank In a report to the Council Eng- ineer Duncan stated he had ex- amined the west bank of the Capilano River for approximate- ly 1000 feet up stream from the Marine Drive bridge. The shape of the river, its curvature and all conditions surrounding it had is«so improved during the last 2 or 8 years that it would be a mat- ter of regret if the river were allowed to find a weak spot and break through the protection work. He recommended the sum of $1,400 or $ 1,500 be spent, which sum would be sufficient for maintenance an&1 small bet- terments necessary. The matter was laid over. Decision Next Week The council discussed at some length the question of the iiUhytecliff Water IUorks'xten- sion on Monday night. It is ex- pected that next Monday they will arrive at a definite decision. OLD AGE PENSIONS Applications Being Received. Another step towards the Old Age pensions agreement betweer. British Columbia and the Domin- ion Government has been made when the Provincial authorities sent out application formstoaged people yesterday. These forms are to be filled out, giving full details of their age, time of resi- dence in British Columbia and other necessary information. The board will thus have full inform- ation about all applicants when the time for the first payment of pensions is fixed. LIFE SAVING SOCIETY HOLD EXAMINATION The Royal Life Saving Society held an examination at Dundar- ave Pier on wednesday after- noon of the class which has been conducted there for the past six weeks by Mrs. Beatrice Cuth- bert. The examiners were Fred Burrows, president of the Socie- ty, and H. H. Duggan, secretary treasurer. All the candidates were successful, and the examin- ers considered the class as the best trained of the season. .. The following is the list: Proficiency and Medallion: Is- abel Wilson, Lena Clampitt, Madge Farmer, Bernice Dorches- ter, Grace Cuthbert, Audrey Lester. Elementary Certificate: Josie Leyland, Ethel Lloyd, Grace Mc- Millan, Joyce Dickinson, Mary Currie, Margaret Currie, Edith White and-Ruth Armitage. Free Transportation for School Children All students who have been at- tending the Whytecliff and Cyp- ress Park Schools--which are now closed--have to report at Hollyburn School on Monday, September 12th, for enrolment. Transportation warrants will be issued by the principal to all children coming to school from those districts. CONVENTION OF MUNICIPALITIES The Secretary of the U.B.C.M. has advised the council that the annual convention will be held in Nanaimo, October 17-19. He re- quested that copies of any reso- lutions to be brought before the convention be mailed to him as early as possible. Reeve Vinson Attends Oliver Funeral The council sent a letter of condolence to the family of the late John Oliver, expressing sympathy in their recent great bereavement. A wreath was also sent. Reeve Vinson repre- sented the municipality at the funeral in Victoria last Saturday. North Vancouver City and North Vancouver District were the only municipalities in lower British Columbia who were not repre- sented at the funeral by reeves or mayors. REPAIRS TO BE MADE TO HOLLYBURN WHARF In connection with the recent efforts of the council to have the needed repairs done to Hollyburn wharf,a letter has been received from General A. D. McRae stat- ing he personally examined the wharf on Friday 12 August, since ivhen the District Engineer at New Westminster had advised him that an engineer had been sent by him to examine the wha&C for his department. Gen. McRae is now awaiting a report from the District Engineer. Nation Wide Parade of Legion in Toronto Liquor Profits Give West Van $5019 West Vancouver's share of the B. C. Liquor profits for the six months ending March 81st, is $5019. This allocation is based on school attendance figures. The amounts to be received by other local districts are as fol- loivs:-- Vancouver .................... $ 142,809 North Vancouver City $11,629 North Vancouver District $5,560 Burnaby ........................ $26,625 South Vancouver ........ $56,529 Point Grey .................. $36,474 ifill'ROVED FIRE APPARATUS A motion was passed by the council on Monday night author- ising the purchase from the Am- erican La France Fire Engine Co. of a portable forest fire pump and engine at a cost of $.i00. BEFORE PRINCE OF WALES In response to the request of the Dominion Executive council His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales has consented to review a nationwide Legion parade of ex-service men of Canada, vet- erans of the wars of the Empire on Waniors'ay, August 80th, at 11 a. m. in front of the Grand Stand at the Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto. Invitations to be presented to see this re- view are being sent to their Ex- cellencies, the Governor General and Lady Willingdon, Lt. Gover- nors of Provinces, the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Privy Councillors, Prime Ministers of Provinces, the Judiciary, Consuls General of Allied Countries, etc. The entire Legion throughout the country is asked to make every effort towards making a success of this parade, and it is hoped that as many branches as possible arrange to be represent- ed by one or more of their mem- bers in the review. Any other information can be obtained by applying to the secretary, F. F. Lovegrove, IUest 419L. In holding this review His Royal Highness is honoring greatly the Canadian Legion, a constituent part of the British Empire Service League, which he described two months ago during the Biennial Conference in London, England, as "the big- gest British Institution." WHAT'S IN A NAME? This question is not generally asked in expectation of re- ceiving an answer, but rather in a tone of exasperation or sar- casm, indicating the questioner's contempt for those who render homage to a mere name. So far as names of persons are concerned we are in agreement with the majority who con- tend that it is the man and not the name that counts. As a general rule the name given to a place has little or no bearing on the place's later progress. Just as a "rose by any other name would smell as sweet" so Vancouver by any other name would not be a less important city than it is. It is, however, the exception that proves the rule. We con- tend that "West Vancouver" is such an exception. As a name it is a distinct handicap. It may be assumed that those responsible for the name chose "West Vancouver" as a compliment to our big sister across the Inlet and at that time there were excellent reasons for the choice, but time has revealed the fact that a more dis- tinctive name is necessary. The chief objection to the borrowing of a name from an- other place is that you thereby sink the identity of the new place in that of its namesake. To the outsider, %Vest Vancou- ver is simply a part of the City of Vancouver. It has no separate entity and no claims to distinction beyond the part it plays as a part of the Pacific metropolis. For instance if we advertise West Vancouver in outside papers, or by radio, or folder or by any other of the many methods of advertising now in vogue, all we can hope to accomplish is to give added publicity to the Terminal City. The resident of Eastern Canada or the United States--or even of Vancouver Island--cannot vis- ualise West Vancouver as anything except the westerly part of the City of Vancouver. The name means no more to him than does Fairview or Grandview. To many who knew the City some years ago it would probably indicate the west end or Kitsilano. Now it happens that 1Uest Vancouver has attractions all its own to advertise. We wish the world to know that just outside of the City of Vancouver, but separated from it by a sheet of water affording a delightful ferry trip, is a townsite which represents the acme of perfection in the matter of resi- dential areas. We want to emphasize that we do not wish to be indentified with Shaughnessy Heights, or Point Grey, or any ordinary subdivision or section; that the beauty of our situation is such as to totally qclipse all claims to distinction which any other district may make. In short that this muni- cipality is "IT" when really charming and attractive surround- ings are under discussion. But how can we possibly attain this object so long as we call ourselves West Vancouver? Another objection is that actually this district is not what its name implies. Call it North IUest Vancouver if you like. West Vancouver is a misnomer. Then there is the inconveni- ence to which strangers are frequently put by their misappre- hension of the correct application of the word "IUest" as it is variously applied in Vancouver. For instance, a visitor from the East got off the ferry recently and asked where a certain address was, which we will call 2649 10th Avenue, IUest Van- couver.; on being told there was no such address here, he produced a letter headed thus:-- 2649 10th Avenue West, Vancouver. The mistake was natural enough. That our Municipality is misnamed is very evident. Should it be changed? and if so, what should it be called? Physical Training for School Children IUest Vancouver is particularly well favored by having splendid schools and capable teachers, but there is one thing tha thas so far been more or less neglected. We refer to physical training. A healthy body helps very materially in making a healthy mind as well as in developing mental facil- ties. Too much importance cannot be given to this phase of the young people's well-being. IUe have now on the school staff a teacher very capable of taking charge of such work. J. E. Condon has spent 5 weeks of his summer vacation at Rod Hill Camp near Victoria, qualifving as a cadet officer The training in this is specially physical and first aid work and it would, ive think, be difficult to find two things of more general benefit to the well being and welfare of school students. IUh&le the use of dumbbells and Indian clubs and the exer- cises that go with them are designed to develop chiefly the muscles of the arms, physical or Sivedish training, named from the country where it first originated and ivas brought to perfection; aims to exercise and develop every muscle in the body. It is in this that it differs from the various games and other forms of athletic effort, all of which with the single exception of swimming, develop one or more portions of the body or limbs at the expense of the rest. Mr. Condon, we think, has shown a commendable public spirit in giving up five weeks of his summer vacation to qualify- ing as a cadet official, and we trust that West Vancouver parents ivill see to it their children take the opportunity thus to be afforded them of improving and developing their phys- ique as ivell as of acquiring very useful and practical know- ledge.