Resampled001B6E77 February 3, 1928. THE WEST VAN NEWS Editor IVest Van. News: Sir--Might I be permitted to say a few words with regard to the recent bylaw which met with defeat last month, not having received the necessary three- fifths majority, which woukl have enabled it to pass. As one of the rat&fpayers who worked against this bylaw, I feel that a policy which is eiitirely destructive is of no benefit to any community, and, like most of us who really have the pros- perity and interests of West Vancouver at heart, would wel- comet some constructive policy to be adopted by our reeve and council in the immediate future. Having consulted a number of ratepayers, many of whom, I might add, were strongly oppos- ed to the bylaw as presented to us last month, I have come to the following conclusion: There should be submitted to the ratepayers at an early date two bylaws: 1. For the construction of a new bridge over the Capilano River. 2. For a modified sum to im- prove the present Marine Drive. There is no doubt in my mind that our main highway should b&a kept in as good a state of repair and safety as is possible within the bounds of our finan- cial ability, and should our reeve and council be successful in ob- taining government assistance for this work, I feel the major- ity of the ratepayers would sup- port them. "That which is fair to each of us is best for all." Yours for progress on an economic basis, R. D. BREWIS. I a Editor IVest Van. News: Sir--After reading your ar- ticle in the issue of January the 27th, I was so much impressed with the strong common-sense expressed therein that, if you will allow me to tender you my congratulations, I shall esteem it a very great favor. The late bylaw, with all its differences of opinion, is in the limbo of the past, but the same problem still remains &with us for solution, and it is only by unity that we can hope to raise our municipal- ity to that position which we are all anxious for it to attain. Your remarks regarding the establishment of light industries here will, I am sure, appeal to veIT many of our people, and personally I can assure you of a strong desire for your success in advocating a policy of pro- gress in this manner. We all realize that West Van- couver has many attractions as a residential district, but these are of no use unless we spend the money to develop them, and the problem before us today is to get the greatest amount of development for the least amount of taxes. I feel quite unable to improve on the remarks you have made, Mr. Editor, but I can assure you of a very strong appreciation of their soundness, and trust you will meet with a similar recep- tion in all the homes ivhere your paper finds its way. Yours sincerely, V. NIGHTINGALE. Girls today are judged by their appearance, but more by their disappearances. Furniture Bargains 6-Hole Fawccii Range.......... 317 Dining Table uud 5 Chairs, 325 Kitchen Queen ................ 51.75 Kitchen Tables, Chutes, Rock- crz, Beds, Pictures, Girls'icycle,ctc., cheap. NORMAND'S Next io '&yea& Vau Garage Ambtcztdc I'hcuc Wed& 396 Hollyburn, B. C., Feb. 1, 1923. Editor West Van. News: Sir--I was somewhat surpris- ed that no comment was made upon your editorial on the "Road and Bridge Bylaw," which ap- peared in the issue of January 20th. Not only myself, but many others, have expressed the hope that the reeve and council will forget their disappointment in the failure of the combined bylaw and will submit other by- laws, such as you mention. Whilst I personally thought that. the cost, $220,000, was more than we should be saddled with at the present time, I would most certainly like to see a new bridge built and the surface of the west part of the road put in better condition. If two such bylaws were put to the people I am sure they would pass, an&i I sincerely hope that the coun- cil will not act like a pig in a poke and refuse to do this be- cause the bigger bylaw was de- feated. Sincerely, PROGRESSIVE. Home Oil President Tells of Plant In announcing the opening of the stations of the Home Oil Distributors Ltd., which signal- izes the entrance of the Home Oil group into the field of the distribution of gasoline, lubric- ants and petroleum products, Mr. W. J. Blake Wilson, presi- dent of the company, gave out a public interview. He said that the work done by Western Ca- nadians in connection both with the Home Oil Co. Ltd. and their distribution plans, which would be carried out by Home Oi! Dis- tributors Ltd., was one which was significan. "Foryears," said Mr. Wilson, "I and my associates have believed that Western Ca- nadian resources should be de- veloped by Western Canadians, as far as possible. Canadians have been too prone to allow their resources to be developed by outside capital. We are glad that we have been able to play a paft in the nationalizing of an industry. As the Home Oil Co. Ltd. the group with which I am associated went into the Turner Valley field and brought in a well. As the Home Oil Distrib- utors Ltd. we are now distrib- uting our product. That is straight Western Canadian de- velopment throughout. I and my associates believe that the breadth of vision we have evi- denced in carrying out this work will be met with the loyal sup- port of IVestern Canadians." Outlining the plans of his company, Mr. Wilson stated that the refinery of the Vancouver Oil Co. Ltd. at Neith Vancouver had been secured and independ- ent dealers in Vancouver, Vic- toria, New IVestminster and vi- cinity secured to assure of over 150 pumps. Marine stations would also be established along the B. C. Coast. IVith this as a nucleus, the distribution would gradually be extended until it covered its legitimate field in British Columbia and the west- ern provinces. In closing the in- terview, Mr. IVilson stated that there was no stock of Home Oil Distributors Ltd. for sale, and that every share was held by IVestern Canadians. The directors co-operating with Mr. IVilson on the Board of Home Oil Distributors Ltd. are Maj. Austin C. Taylor, C. V. Cummings, Col. Victor Spen- cer, W. W. Boultbee, Geo. S. Harrison and Maj. J. S. Lowery. The Administration Building of the Seat of Learning used to be in the woodshed. Correspondence Want Two By-Laws Submitted Burns'ight Big Success The annual Burns'upper held last Saturday in the new Inglewood School was one of the most outstanding successes ever held in the municipality. As a local endeavor it was a success, and as a Burns'upper it was generally sai&l to be one of the best ever held in any district. Over 200 sat down to a sump- tuous repast and listened atten- tively to the speeches and songs with very evident relish. The arrangements for the service of the diners and for the talks and toasts, as well as for the artists, worked with clock-like precision, and the la- &lies responsible for the commis- sary are to be congratulated upon their efficiency. Much of the success of the evening was due to their efforts. Perhaps it was because of that, that the "toast" to the "Lassies," pro- posed by J. Mitchell and replied to by Mrs. Selwood, proved to be the "bon mot" of the even- ing. Starting the programme, Pip- ers Walls and McNiven made the grand parade of the hall, follow- ed by the Haggis, which was carried aloft by Andrew Reid with all ceremony. The address to "The Haggis" was delivered by Robert Mc- Vean. The Rev. A. M. O'Don- nell offered the "Selkirk Grace." A. Fraser Reid, in proposing the toast to "The Immortal Memory," read a paper eulogiz- ing the great Burns and giving excerpts from some of the poet' writings, as well as a brief out- line of his life and history. Mr. Reid's remarks met with ready response from the appreciative audience. Councillor J. T. Watt gave the toast to "Canada." This was responded to by Dugald Don- aghy, present in place of J. M. Bryan, M.L.A., who, owing to the recent demise of his father, was unable to be present. W. Mitchell of North Vancouver, who supported Mr. Donaghy, ex- pressed Mr. Bryan's regrets at not being able to attend. John Lawson was the sponsor for "Bonnie Scotland," Wm. McQuaker replying in a few well chosen remarks. J. McGowan, president of the West Vancouver Scottish Soci- ety, was allocated the toast, "Our Guests." In a well-deliv- ered speech Mr. McGowan ex- emplified the hospitable reputa- tion of the Scottish people, and called upon the Scottish Society members present to give three hearty cheers for the guests. Reeve Vinson,supported by Alex. Sutherland and J. Mc- Neish of North Vancouver re- plied in happy vein and in a hu- morous way made comparison of the People of West Vancouver today and the pioneers of the early days. During the evening vocal solos were given by Mrs. H. Leggatt, Mrs. R. Allison and Mr. J. Low- don, and a recitation by Miss C. Dowell, Miss Frame acting as accompanist. "What? You flunked that course again?" "IVhat do you expect? They gave me the veiT same exam." He: "I should think your many activities ivoul&l cause you to neglect the children." 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