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Resampled001B6DFB A Weekly Newspaper Cyrcu/atiyjgin the District of West Uarfcouver-Ambleside, Hollyburyf, Weston, Duyydarave $1.00 per year. Caulfeild, Whytecliff, Cypress Parle, Etc. Newsstands 5c per Copy HOLLYBUR~.O., WEST VANCOUVER, B.C., FRIDAY, OCTOBFR 28th, 1927Vol. II EIGHT PAGES No. 30 The Heaviest Vote Ever Polled Here On Wednesday 959 ballots were cast on the road and bridge by-law, 498 voting for and 458 against. Spoiled ballots ac- counted for the other 3. This is the heaviest vote ever record- ed in any election in West Vancouver, and shows the remark- able interest that was taken in this question. Strenuous efforts were made by both sides to bring out the vote. Articles and editorials in the newspapers of the surround- ing districts gave much prominence to the proposals fathered ~eh&by the council. Pamphlets and hand bills were issued. Meet- ings and discussions were held, and the total result is that the taxpayers are practically evenly divided on the matter. From our own observations there would seem to be two specific reasons why the by-law was not supported by the necessary three-fifths vote; (I), That the bridge and road should have been separated; (2), that the people were afraid that the ex- penditure of $220,000 would jeopardise too much the possibility of obtaining other improvements which they considered of more urgent necessity, i.e., Water, new Ferry Boat and De- velopment of Beaches throughout the whole municipality. That a majority of the votes were in favor of the by-law h shows that the proposal of the council was a well considered one, and that they, the managers of the municipality, are functioning and acting in the manner for which they were elected. The members were unanimous in their suppoii, and this is a very happy condition to find in bodies of this kind. We can see no reason for criticism or complaint either in their actions or in the manner in which negotiations dealing with this matter were conducted. The opponents to the measure will naturally be gratified at the result, and the coun- cil should also be gratified at the big poll, as this only shows how much interested the people are in the conduct of the municipality. » Burnaby with a voters'ist of over 3,500 had a bylaw vote a few days ago, and approximately only 800 voters used their ballot. 1Vest Vancouver with about 2000 on the list cast 959 votes, or practically one half of the total voting strength. That surely is a healthy sign, and one that will insure West, Vancouver's continuing in the path of progress, and that more than one-half of the people support the council--in a scheme of this magnitude--the biggest thing that has ever been at- tempted in West Vancouver--is a compliment to the council as a whole. True enough, we have heard expressions of dismay ac- companied with the prophecy that the district has retarded her growth by several years, and that other by1aws of any description can now be expected to be killed, but this is just the expression and the outlook of "the morning after the night before." In a few days the normal condition will be restored, and the future of West Vancouver will look just as rosy if not rosier than ever. The people here are recognized as being of a very progressive character. We all want to see West Vancouver grow, and we think we are quite safe in saying that everyone of the 959 who voted have this desire in their minds. It is just as easy and just as effective, some- times it is even safer, to walk across the street rather than to run across. Other by-laws will be presented for the approval of the electorate. They will be well considered and they will receive the approval of the citizens. Three of such loom up at this time. Transportation. The ever-pressing need of the district necessitates a new and fast ferry. It will have to be supplied. The convenience and health of our people demand a more adequate water supply. It will have to be arranged for. The pleasure and happiness of both citizens and visitors demand that we shall have the enjoyment of the sea which washes our shores. Sandy beaches throughout the municipality will havn to be built, so that we can enjoy some of the advantages of our proximity to the sea. Fifteen miles of shore line and hardly any place where one can get into the sea without clambering over rocks and pebbly beaches. Here is one of the big assets of West Vancouver. One that will attract visitors and settlers. One that will develop revenue for both the business men of the municipality, and for our transportation system. The members of the council have done much good work. Much good work yet remains to be done. The past year has been a progressive one. Don't listen to the pessimist who says that because this bylaw has been turned down, the progress of the municipality is at a standstill. Last night Reeve Vinson proposed at a special meeting of the council that the by-law be re-submitted at the January elections. It had been thought that it was impossible to bring this to a vote again within six months. Evidently this is not so. If this proposal is acted upon, it will not, we believe, hav& the unanimous approval of the council, but it would cause even more interesting and forceful activity than did the voting this week. PROPOSES TO AGAIN SUBMIT BY-LAW Reeve Vinson announced at the Council meeting last night that he would recom- mend the $220,000 bridge and road by-law be re-sub- mitted to the people at the annual elections in January. He stated that amendments to the municipal act empow- ered councils to re-submit a by-law without waiting for six months to elapse. It was his opinion that the import- ance of the improvements in question will cause the ratepayers to give a favor- able verdict when the by- law is again placed before them. General MacBride Canadian Air Chief Visits B.C. Major-General J. H. MacBrien, late chief-of-staff of the Canadi- an Militia and now organiser of the Canadian Air League, arriv- ed in Vancouver yesterday morn- ing, and last night addressed a joint meeting of the Air Force Ciub oi "&. C. an&i ii&e IIilii&n) Institute. The general, who has come to the coast in connection with air matters, stated that an air mail route has been estab- lished between Father Point and Montreal, which saves the gov- ernment more than eighteen hours. In his opinion a trans- continental air mail service a- cross Canada )vill be developed within three years, which will not take more than 2 days to go from coast to coast. A sugges- tion has been made that this ser- vice be divided, one to operate from the Atlantic to the Soo and the second from that point to the Pacific coast. General MacBrien stated that the Canadian Air League plan- ned to help flying clubs, which the government is fostering. Contrary to general belief, he said, the cost of maintaining light planes which the govern- ment plans to present to the fly- ing clubs is not great. Planes Cost 6 &/i Cents Per Mile On the basis of 300 flying hours a year, General MacBrien estimates the cost to each club would not be in excess of $ 10,- 716. This sum includes salaries of an instructor, air engineer and mechanic. Moth planes in Eng- land are operated at a cost of about six and one-half cents per mile, he declared. Actual cost to the student who wishes to learn to fly will be be- tween $ 150 and $200, he declar- es. 5Irs. Burton Forster has pur- chased F. Paterson's property comprising two and one third acres, at 17th and Mathers, and is spemling over $8,000 in addi- tions and improvements to the house. Captain C. J. Archer. 17th and Esquimalt, who has been con- fined to his house for a few &lays &vith a sprained back, is much improved. North Shore Canadian Club to Meet Sir Herbert Ames of 5Iontreal, will address the North Shore Canadian Club on IVe&lnesday evening November 9th, at 6.30 p. m. Sir Herbert was first elected to the House of Commons for the St. Antoine division in 1904. being re-elected in 1908, 1911 and 1917. He was appointed chairman of the select standing committee on Banking and Com- merce in 1911, and of the special commit'tee of the House on the care and treatment of returned soldiers, in 1917. He was Hon- orary Secretary of the Canadian Patriotic Fund during the war, and was responsible for the col- lection of more than fifty million dollars for that purpose. Previous to his entering Par- liament, Sir Herbert Ames was alderman for the City of SIont- real, and is an outstanding auth- ority on financial problems as they effect the Dominion. He is a much travelled man, having visited the East, the Orient, Aus- tralasia, Europe and the United States. When Canada ivas elected to a non-permanent seat in the Cnnnc&l nf the I.eagne nf Nations Sir Herbert Ames was director of the finances for that body, and was a member of the secre- tariat of the League of Nations in London from 1919 to 1926. In 1915 Sir Herbert Ames was created I&night, and was award- ed the Croix de Commandeur de la Couroune in 1919, and the medal of Reconnance Francaise in 1920. He is a Knight of Grace, Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem. The subject of Sir Herbert' address will be "The Changing Spirit of Europe" which is spec- ially timely, in view of Canada's election to the Council of the League, and of the growing trade relations, through treaties and agreements with that continent.. Sir Herbert will also addres. the Canadian Club in the City of Vancouver and the Faculty and students of the University of B. C. Building Permits for October Examination of the building figures for the month as given below reveal the fact that the building activity in West Van- couver continues umliminished, also that a very good class of house is being erected. The de- tails are as follows: 1 garage, Anton Thorn- field ............................ $145.00 I store, M. IVebb............ 350.00 1 dwelling, P. O. Pulsi- fer .............................. 500.00 I &hvelling, J. P. King 3,200.00 I garage, J. P. King.... 250.00 1 dwelling, AIrs. &51. I. Tait ....................... 8,000.00 1 dive)ling, P&. W. M. Bone .................... 3,500.00 1 addition, 5L H. I.ang 1,000.00 1 divelling, B. 5I. Crane 2,000.00 1 &hvelling, J. A. Ham- ilton .............. 2,000.00 $2O,94o.OO Hallowe'en Hallowe'en Day will be here again at the end of this month, and already hopes are being expressed that it will not be charact- erized by the destruction which in a number of inst- ances spoilt its celebration last year. It is the children's night, the night when all is fun and revelry, and the young- er generation take charge of the municipality and con- duct its affairs in the happy and care-free manner of youth. The grown-ups stand by, and, in watching the odd costumes of the small mummers and listen- ing to their shd=..ts and laughter, live over ax&&in long past Hallowe'ens when Il. they, too, were children. It is to be hoped that the weather will be fine on this 31st October and that fun will reign supreme through- out the evening. Gates, which can be easily remov- ed without damaging the hinges and other stationary objects which are loose may take short journeys, and other forms of harmless amusements known to every boy and girl will doubtless be indulged in. But we hope it will stop at that. Next morning there should still be smiles on all faces as well on the young celebrants while recounting their ex- ploits the previous evening as on the grown-ups view- ing ivhat the children have managed to accomplish in a few short hours. There is not a boy or girl who does not realize just where fun ends and destruc- tion begins. When that line is oversteppe&d, .their honor becomes involved,and every school boy and school girl knows what thatmeans.'est Vancouver this Haliowe'en is placing its faith on the honor of its sons and daughters. Have your fun, but don't try to get it at too great an ex- pense to the other fellow. Plans for Proposed Tunnel Before Council Plans for a proposed tunnel under the Lions'ate )vere sent to the council last night bv George L. 51clnnis, a Vancouver la&vyer. The tunnel comes out in North Vancouver District. Th" council state&l they ivoul&l do a&O'- thing in their poiver to for&vari the project. CH()RAL SOCIETY 5IEETS TUESDAY NEXT WEEK The filusical Socieiv will meet on Tuesday instead of filonday. next &reek in the Hollyburn School for iveekly practi&.e, ow- ing to filonday being Hsllowe'en.