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Resampled001B6E14 November 18, 1927. Although it is only recently that we have come to realize the importance of an orderly plan- ning of our cities and towns, it must not be supposed that noth- ing previously has been done to cope with the problems which a- rise from rapid increase in pop- ulation. All our cities and a majority of our towns have a good supply of pure water, a good sewerage system, paving, lighting and many other im- provements. Through our build- ing by-laws, overcrowding is be- ing restrained, a minimum stand- ard of air space, light and vent- ilation has been secured and a general stability of construction is being maintained. In spite of the fact that we have laid a good foundation in these very important matters, it is absolute- ly certain that in every city and town there will be districts grow up which will be dreary and un- attractive unless we work from a comprehensive plan which has as it's object beauty and pictur- esqueness, combined with util- ity. In ma,king improvements, we have up to the present neglect- ed the amenities of life. It must be admitted that the im- provements we have made are important; even so they do not suffice. There is needed the viv- ifying touch of art and imagin- ative treatment to give complete- ness and transform the whole into a thing of beauty. It has been said that art is the well doing of what needs do- ing. We have in a faint heart- ed way done the things which re- quired doing, but much of that which we have done has lacked the imagination and generosity of treatment which is required in order that we may consider the work well done. It is the lack of beauty in the things which we ,have done which forces us to ad- mit that the subject of town planning has been sorely neglect- ed in the past. We cannot live by bread alone, we must have Beauty and Art as well on our daily menu. Much has been accomplished by our city and town officials, but there still remains a tremendous a- mount of work to be done. We must keep available an ample area of open space for parks and playgrounds, etc. We must con- trol our streets, plan their dir- ection, width and character so that they may best administer to the growing needs and con- venience of the community. All these practical advantages and a great deal more may be secur- ed and developed by a compre- hensive town planning scheme and above ail else in our plan we must infuse the spirit of the artist in our work. The artist is not content with the least that will do, his desire is for the best, the utmost he can achieve. NOTE--The welter wilt csssldcc It ~ plcssurs ts sscwcr qccstlsss coocccslsg the gstdss lo tbl~ column. The qscstlsss shssld be addressed ts ths writer ls care sl tbs Editor. The ~sawer will sppcsc In an ss ly lssss sc It ~ personal reply ls desired ~ stamped, ~slf-sddrcsscd envelope should bs cscloscd. APPRECIATES HOSPITAL SERVICE Councillor Watt Sends Letter of Appreciation to North Van- couver Hospital Man- agement The Directors Nort'n Van. General Hospital, Gentlemen:-- For quite some time now I have had it in mind to testify to the services rendered at your insti- tution. I do not knotv that thi.t is customary, or in keeping with any etiquette which may exist in the Medical services but I do know when my family and my- self have received the very best treatment possible and I am writ- ing to express my appreciation. In the past seven years all of my family have had unfortun- ately to be occupants of a sick bed and on each occasion the choice of where to be treated has been the North Vancouver Gen- eral Hospital only because we know that the attention and skill available at that institution can- not be bettered anywhe're. Now it seems to me from ad- vices received from City Hos- pitals that surely the residents of the North Shore cannot be aware of the convenience that lies at our door and it is on their behalf that I would like to point out that we have undoubtedly the very best kind of Hospital possible right here in North Van- couver. I hope that you may see your way clear to advise Miss Currie and her staff that their efforts are appreciated and as for your- selves as Directors it must be in- deed an honor and privilege to be connected with the Establish- ment. Speaking from wide experi- ence I can truthfully say that at all hours the same clockwork ef- ficiency prevails and it gives me a great deal of pleasure to be able to say that the North Vancouver General Hospital is successfully fiiling its place in every depart- ment and is a credit to the Mun- icipality of the District of North Vancouver and to the directors who govern it. I can only hope that those to whom sickness or accident may come will support this Institution by seeking their services. They will surely not be disappointed. You may publish this or any part of it if it will serve the pur- pose of bringing to the notice of the public the facts that I have stated which boiled right doivn means, a real hospital in evet~ sense of the word where service and lots of it is dispensed to all and sundry, by capable and will- ing hands. Might I suggest in closing that looking to the near future; steps ought to be taken to secure for the North Shore a more com- modious building which woukl be able to accommo&late a larger number. Gratefully yours, (Sgd.) J. T. WATT, COURT OF REVISION APPOINTED The Council at their Monday night's meeting appointed Reeve Vinson with Councillor Jackman and Watt a Court of Revision for the Voters'ist. The court will sit in the Municipal Hall on Sat- urday, 10th December, at 10 a.m. A. W. LUNN WISHES LANE OPENED A. W. Lunn made an appiica- tion to the Council on Monday night for the opening of a lane in Block 14, D. L. 237 at the back of his restaurant. He said that at present trucks could neither get in nor out of the lane. The matter was referred to the engineer. NEW BILLIARD PARLOR IN DUNDARAVE W. R. Taylor applied to the Council on Monday night for a license for a billiard parlor, which he proposes to open in Robinson's old grocery store in Dundarave. His application was granted subject to the approval of the chief constable. Did you ever hear of the Scotchman who took the corner on two wheels to save his tires'! GARDENS AND GARDENING By MINA G. HUTT, Landscape Architect Gcsdssts ls Lssdscsplsg u. sf C, Acscrlcss Scbool of Lssdscspc Accbltcclscc ssd Gsrdcslsc. M csbcc Nstlsssl Lssdccsps Sccvlcs. THE WEST VAN NEWS CORRESPONDENCE A CO5IPARISON Mr. and Mrs. Waddingham left West Vancouver a few weeks ago to take up residence in Longview California. The following inter- esting letter speaks for itself: Longview, U.S.A. "The first thing to meet our interested gaze on arrival here was a banner displaying the words 'We got our Bridge.'orns blew. Bands played Men shouted and we thought of the little place we had just left, where we did NOT get our bridge. It perhaps typifies the differ- ence in the two places. One quiet- ly seeking progress, yet hesitat- ing before making plunges. A little afraid of offending, rather doubtful if one can afford it yet. The other place--just 4 years old blatant, self-assertive, already well on the way to become a city, with mills, factories, churches, schools library, theatre, etc., etc. Very sure of its'ltimate future. The one with the vision of youth, the other the result of cautious middle age. One misses one's friends and their cheery greetings in thePost Office,or at the butcher's with his personal interest in the family appetite, the smiles of the kiddies in their new Park, the good natured gossip, the con- jecture whether our neighbors are going to be able to finish their house this year or not. All the little daily happenings that go to make up life in the small community and one realizes that at present one has not found any- thing to fiill its place." M. E. IV. PROVINCIAL-TABOR The wedding of Miss Ella Marie Tabor to Ikir. Alcid Laur- ence Provincial took place on Wednesday, November 9th, at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Charles IV(nter, 2956 13th Avenue, West Vancouver, B. C. Very lovely looked the bride in a dress of white satin, with flounces of Valenciennis lace em- broidered in pearls of true- lover knots. The bridal veil was attached to a coronet of pearls and orange blossoms. The bride carried a shower bo- quet of pink rosebuds, and or- ange blossoms. She was given way by her father, Mr. A. F. Tabor. The room was beautiful- ly decorated with white wedding bells, pink roses and white chrys- anthemums. Following the ceremony which was performed by the Rev. David Long a dainty collation was serv- ed and later the happy couple left for Seattle and Portland. For travel, the bride wore a frock of rose georgette and a handsome fur coat, the gift of the bridegroom. Her hat was a close fitting model of brown and gold. Owing to family bereavement, only relatives and very close friends were present. The pres- ents were numerous and costly, the outstanding gift being the present of the building lot in West Vancouver from the bride's father. The Council has issued in- structions that Keith Road be rocked between the Capilano bridge and 3rd Street. The lane at the back of the municipal hall is also to be gravelled. NEIV ANGLICAN CHURCH WILL BE DEDICATED AT CAULFEILD SHORTLY In the lovely Old World set- ting of Caulfield there is in course of erection a beautiful little edifice for adherents of the Church of England and all others who wish to join in Christian worship. The ground on which the church is located was donat- ed by Mr. Francis A. Caulfeild after whom the district is nam- ed. The building itself with all appointments is being construct- ed from funds subscribed exclus- ively by residents of Caulfeild and vicinity. Set in grounds beautiful with fir and cedars and overlooking charming Caulfeild's Bay, the ex- terior is of stucco finish, with garbles, porch and windows rem- iniscent of many of the beauti- ful little churches found in hund- reds of country parishes in the Old Land. The interior, while being of modest design, will be well in keeping. The ceiling is partly beamed, the pews are low set and of stained fir, and the windows will be leaded and of stained glass. The Council on Monday mght laid over the report of the engin- eer on the Caulfeild water sup- ply. The engineer's report on road improvement at Whytecliff station was laid over to the 1928 council. WHY NOT A STANDARD LIFE POLICY THIS 8 5IAS 3 Phone R. C. W. WEYGANG )Vast 405 and arrange to talk it over. DDDEDOPD Itoofs acid sldalllaila LIMITED MAIN OFFICE PHONE NORTH 306 Pombcctoa aad Waterfront Residence Phone: IVest 316 ovejL. th.e Qkl. Sh.jingles Nail EDGWOOD ccd cedar shingles right over the old, woes.ouc roof ., using gbtc- coated nails... aod you'l have a ncw roof that will en- dure for 40 years or morel It' wonderful how it will brighten up the whole appearance of youc home, too... for EDG- WOOD ccd ccdsc shiogics ccadiiy absorb aad cctaia last. iog, lovely coioca Cut always edge grain, EDG WOODS cannot warp, cop, curl oc spiic away from the nails. They iic tight aad Sat to the sheathing .. ttha-took iog .. aod mfs from the chaacc lodgment of combostibis mswcc. Rc-coof tho EDG- WOOD wsy. SPECIALS 10,000 feet No. 3, 2x4 Fir, S 4 S, per M. $ 10.00 10,000 feet No. 3, 2x4 Hemlock, S 4 S, per M. $9.00 10,000 feet No. 2 fk 3 Shiplap, mixed, per M. $ 10.00 15,000 feet Ix12 Shiplap, per M.................... $ 10.00 Builders and Contractors ATTENTION WE Ai(E CARRYING A LARGE STOCK OF Fir, Cedar and Hemlock Lumber Grade, (juality and Service Guariinteed -- ()ET OUR I'RICES-- We recommend re-roofing over the old shinglefi for the following advantages: (I) Saving expense and labor of removal of the old shingles. (2) Obviating the litter caused by their removal. (3) House is fully pcotccted in case of sudden inclement weather. (4) Increased insulation against heat and cold, dac not alone to the double layer of shingles but also to the air spaces between them. (5) Gain in economy in home heating and double pcotcc- tion against chance of leakage, even though the old roof may bo badly in need of repairs. We will quote yoa on the snishcd loth