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Resampled001B6E26 A Weekly Newspaper CirculatittgitJ the District of West Vancouver-Ambleside, Holiyburtt, Weston, Dundarave $1.00 per year. Caulfei ld, Whytecliff, Cypress Park, Etc. Vol. H EIGHT PAGES HOLLYBURN P.O., WEST VANCOUVER, B.C., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2nd, 1927 ~ No. 35 Only 26 Hours Sunshine Last Month Irr November Vancouver had less than half the average a- mount of sunshine for that month, according to reports of the Dominion meteorological ser- vice, British Columbia division.'ly 26 hours, 48 minutes of sunshine were recorded as com- pared with the twenty-year av- erage of fifty-six hours. During last month 7.86 inches of rain and 4.30 inches of snow fell in the city, a total precipita- tion of 8.29 inches, as against the average of 8.64 inches. Mean temperature for the month was 42.1 degrees, where- as the average temperature for November, over the last twenty- one years, was 43.0 degrees. The highest temperature was reach- ed on November 16, when 52.9 degrees were recorded, and the lowest 31, on November 26. .'ni Tension, owerg 'ecund Plarro&vs ~g~--I The above is a familiar scene to those driving over the Second Narrows Bridge. The two pictures reveal the great progress made in the erection of the new high tension towers. In the top picture the anchor tower on the north shore may be seen, while in the foreground the high-tension tower is in course of erection. In the picture a good view of the two towers on the south side of the crossing is obtained. These towers will eventually carry the Bridge River current. Baxter'8 Term Expires James Baxter's term of office on the town planning commis- sion has expired, and it is neces- sary that the vacancy be filled by the council. This matter was brought up at the council meet- ing this week, but was laid over, no recommendations being made. LEGION SMOKER The IVest Vancouver branch of the Canadian Legion is giving a smoker next Thursday at 8 p. m. in Dundarave Hall. An excel- lent programme has been ar- ranged. A hearty invitation is extended to all veterans, ex-ser- vice men and friends to be pres- ent. It is requested particularly that all members of the branch make a special point of attending this smoker. Some new features will be in- troduced at this smoker, and an- nouncements will be made as re- gards the Christmas activities of the branch. Our Responsibility to Our Children There has never been a time in modern history when so much has been done for the child, not only by parents and families, but also by the state. Our schools are being kept up at considerable expense, and new ones are being constructed, cubi«. &.upu«u« iu.or&i&ir '*st &i&~ r hi(a me& ceive the best education it is possible to give him. That ex- pense is largely increased by the insistence of boards of edu- '. cation that all schools must be equipped according to all the latest ideas formulated to promote the health and safety of the children. School libraries are frequently provided, and the pleasure and comfort of the scholars are consulted in every way. In play hours again municipalities and societies do their share in making life pleasant for the young. Children's play- 'rounds are provided and picnics, etc., are frequently given --for the children. Stores at Christmas time often put on free , Christmas shows, and theatres give free performances to ) amuse fhe kiddies. In the home parents make such sacrifices as would never have been contemplated in the past in order that their children may have such advantages in the way of education, etc., as they themselves never even dreamed of get- ting in their youth. The child is more often than not asked what he would like to do or where he would like to go, rather than what or where his parents would have him do or go. We are only young once, and it is only right and proper that the child should be made as happy in childhood as possible, and also that he should have as many advantages as it is possible for us to give him. We of the generation that is pass- ing away, brought up as we were according to a sterner code, look back upon our childhood frequently with mixed feelings. Then we were taught to obey and our likes and dislikes were seldom consulted. We frequently walked miles to and from school in all kinds of weather, and the school itself was often far from comfortable. When we came back home, there were the chores to do, and we picked up what pleasures we couid after the grown-ups had been looked after. IVe were trained under a sterner system in an age which had less of comfort and more physical work, but--that system produced the men and women who have made Canada what she is today. When we sit down and take stock of all this, we are bound to stop and consider whether all that we are doing for our children is in their best interests. The world after all is a hanl place at best, and one day, when we have passed on, they will have to take their part alone in the stern competition of this age, which, like all previous ages, is based on "the survival of the fittest." Will our children be fit to bear that strain when the test of life comes, or will they fade aml die like summer flowers before the first sharp frosts of autumn? Our fathers held that life was hanl and that consequently the child could not be tooI 'arly inured to hardship. IVe equally hold that life is hard,but we have made up our minds that our children shall be protected from the cold blasts as long as we can possibly shelter them umler the wall of our love and care. It is a big question and one on ivhich few of us will agree, but on its answer depemls the future of Canada and all that life hol&ls for our children in the coming years. Children are a source of pleasure and comfort, but they are also a liability and a heavy one especially at this time, ivhen new ideas and new ways are being generally u&lopted. One thing, however, is certain aml is worth remembering by every parent, that is that cure aml kindness can be overdone to the future detriment of the chikl himself. AGAIN DISCUSS BY-LAW. Delegation from Ratepayers's- sociation Appear Before Council. A delegation from~the Rate-d'&uiw before the council at their meet- ing last Monday to again discuss and to air their objections to the presentation of the bridge and road bylaw in the form proposed. Every opportunity was given the members of the delegation to make their representations to the council, but the chief desire seemed to be that two bylaws, --one for the bridge, and another for the road--be submitted in- stead of the single bylaw as pre- viously voted upon. The following was submitted in writing to the council: "This Deputation from the Ratepayers'ssociation respect- fully submit the following prop- osition for the consideration of the Council. (I) That the old Road & Bridge By-law be permanently dis- carded. (2) That the Council make a genuine effort to reconcile ail interests in this out- standing issue. (3) That this reconciliation can be effected along the fol- lowing lines:-- (a) By the Council bringing down two separate Bylaws --one for the Bridge aml one for the Marine Drive Improvements. (b) The Bylaw for the Mar- ine Drive Improvements should only make provi- sion for the Municipality's share of the cost of satis- factorily completing the Marine Drive Extension ivhich was started tivo years ago. (c) Any further iniprovement to Marine Drive Roadivuy should be left for future solution." It was stated by the &leputa- tion that practically an even vote had been polled for and a- gainst the bylaiv, and the mem- bers claimed that as tivo such (Continue&i on Page 2) Election Candidates Candidates for the January elections are now beginning to show their hands. Reeve Vinson and Ex-Reeve Gisby have both made public announcement of their candidature for the 1928 reeveship. For the council it would seem that at least u five cand!dates will offer their ~wviceg &'mine&it & ' iiinot en&&savor to oiitain a seat on the 1928 councd, but Council- lor Leyland and Ex-Councillors Robert Fiddes and Peter Waite and W. McQuaker and J. J. Dutton are almost certain to have their names on the ballot papers. The election will, it seems, be fought on the distinct issue of the road and bridge bylaw, and a lively contest is assured. This election will be different to most every other election fought in West Vancouver. The bylaw has created particularly strong feeling, and the pros will be equally as active as the cons. Apart from the passing or defeat of the bylaw, this question will undoubtedly influence the selection of next year's council, and all aspirants to office will have to take, whether they wish it or not, a definite stand on this question. At the recent by-election practically one half of the total vote was cast, but in the January elections a greater number of voters will be entitled to use the ballot for the election of their representatives. Hence it is anticipated that a record vote will be polled. The whole of the present council with the exception of Councillor Leyland, are in hearty support of the passing of the bylaw, and the necessity of bringing it up again for the people"onsideration. Reeve Vinson believes that it will carry by a handsome majority in January. The year 1927 has been a progressive one for IVest Van- couver. Reeve Vinson has been criticised, but what head of any municipality is there but that has been criticised? He has been a good reeve, giving a great deal of time to his municipal duties, and much good ivork has been done this year by the council under his leadership. He is a successful business nian, and his vieivs on the subject of the bylaw merit the earn- est consideration of the ratepayers. sir. Gisby, like all other public men, has admirers and op- ponents, and there is one thing that can be sai&l about him, you are either distinctly for him or you are distinctly against him. His personality is such that a neutral position is almost impossible. If he continues in his candidature ive can at least anticipate that more than passing interest ivill be taken in the election. Apart altogether from the matter of the bylaw the present council has helped materially in the building up of West Van- couver, not only privately but in their official capacity, and all have a large following. Councillor J. B. Leyland was entirely in favor of the bylaiv until its recent defeat, but in view of that he does not consider it fair either to the bylaw or to the voters to bring it for&vurd again until at least six months have elapsed. He has been severely criticised for his toivn planning bylaw, and THE NEWS ivas one of its strongest opponents and has seen llo reason yet to change its views. &Neither for that matter has Councillor Leyland, and, therefore, it must be conceded that, right or wrong, he has been honest and consistent. The voters in considering him for re-election will undoubtedly remember his successful handling this year of our transportation system in his capacity as chairnian of that committee. This has been u reconl year for our ferries and busses, and Councillor Ley- luml is entitled to credit for his share in this success. J. J. Dutton has sat in the council before, an&! W. 9lc- Quaker is particularly qualified to &leal ivith mutters in con- (Continued on Page 8)