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The WEST VAN. NEWS A Weekly Newspaper Circulating hi the District o f West Vancouver-- Am bleside, Holly burn, Weston, Dundarave $1.00 per year. Gaulfcild, Whytecliff, CypreSS Park, Etc. Newsstands 5c per Copy Vol. II E I G H T PAGES H O L L Y B U R N P.O., W E S T V AN CO UV ER, B.C., F R ID A Y , A P R IL 22nd, 1927 No. 3 The Local Newspaper The metropolitan daily with its world wide news, its comic sheets and its magazine supplements, while of course essential in our modern civilization, cannot take the place of the local newspaper. The very fact that the big city must cover a broad field forbids its becoming local in any sense, and it is in the local field where the home newspaper dominates and where it finds its true usefulness. For, after all, it is the local news which is important to most of us. We have the greatest interest in the community in which we live, and in our neighbors and friends; and it is the local newspaper which records the happenings of the folks at home. In addition it fosters civic pride and progressive spirit in the community. It is the local paper which boosts the place year in and year out, which refuses to advertise the city merchants in competi­ tion with the local business men, and which takes the lead in every enterprise which has for its purpose the upbuilding and prosperity of the community. We frequently hear it said that the old time independent spirit of the newspaper is gone, that its policy is subservient to the business office. This is not true. There is a more un­ selfish idealism in the average local newspaper than in any other business enterprise. It frequently speaks out in the way which it believes will be for the good of the community, regardless of what the con­ sequences may be from a business standpoint. This is more than the average business man will or can do. The local newspaper is the principal booster for the com­ munity, and it does its boosting often without any hope of mat­ erial reward. We are Fortunate The cold weather this month has made many of us blue in more ways than one. Apart from the slight physical discom­ fort the backward spring has brought us, resented because un­ expected and unusual, we feel that our business prosperitv is being adversely affected by it. Nature, however, at any rate in Canada, usually makes up for what she takes awav, and a late spring is practically invariably followed by a late fall, so that the grand average of sunshine and warmth is seldom not maintained. When we turn to the newspapers, and read what is going on in other parts of Canada and the rest of the world we have every reason to feel thankful that we live in West Vancouver. Heavy snowfalls and sub-zero temperatures in the prairies, and extreme heat in Eastern Canada and the New England States, both of them very trying at this time of the year. Great floods and tornadoes and storms in other parts of the United States, all taking their toll of human lives. Cyclones in Australia, and earthquakes in Formosa, where the Japanese have control--the Japanese should by this time have become accustomed to such cataclisms of nature, although we doubt it --and in Japan itself, bank after bank going up as a result of the great earthquake of 1923. In China war, rapine, murder, revolutions and general disintegration of business everywhere and a long dark period ahead before any possible dawn can break upon the stormy horizon. Yes, when we consider what other people have to put up with and endure, we must admit our lot is comparatively speak­ ing set in pleasant places. New houses are going up all around us in an ever increasing volume and new faces are seen on our streets every day. We are all getting three meals a dav and a comfortable place in which to sleep, and it is entirely unlike­ ly that we shall lose these necessities in a future that has every prospect of being rosy. And after all, great wealth can bring us nothing more that will materially add to our happiness. We have, of course, to fight for our place in life and to go on fight­ ing a very good thing, by the way, unless we desire to become flaccid and effeminate, as do those who live in lands where life is too easy. Let us strive therefore for ourselves, our municipality, our bridge, looking forward to the great future awaiting West Vancouver, and confident in our capacity to attain to those more prosperous days which preceded the Great War. Reeve Vinson Speaks on Water By-Law Reeve Vinson and Engineer Duncan addressed a public meet­ ing at the School house on Royal Avenue, Whytecliff, on Wednes­ day night, the hall being packed to capacity. The object of the meeting was to explain the Wat­ er By-Law, which is to be voted on tomorrow by the ratepayers and the remarks of the reeve and engineer were listened to with great interest, and from re­ ports to hand it would seem that the speakers gave convincing ex­ planations and reasons why the by-law should be passed tomor­ row. A resolution of sympathy with Councillor Watt on account of his illness was unanimously passed. CONSERVATIVES GIVE SUCCESSFUL DANCE The annual Primrose dance given by the West Vancouver Conservative Association in the r Hollyburn Pavilion on Tuesday evening was a most successful affair. Over two hundred were present, nearly all of whom were West Vancouver residents. The music of the orchestra kept all the dancers on their feet, and re­ peated encores were the order of the evening. The dance was brought to a close at mid-night with the singing of the National Anthem. The thanks of the Association are due to those ladies whose ef­ forts were responsible for mak­ ing the dance such a success. Night Schools Close ' On Thursday evening last, a very large representation of West Vancouver turned out to see the closing display of work done during the night school term. Interest centred mainly round the manual training, which has been attended by an unusual number of ladies; and the char­ acter of the work done was a surprise to all who saw it. Many of the models, consisting of trays tea-wagons, etc., would do credit to a trained cabinet-maker. All this, naturally reflects credit in no uncertain degree, on the cap­ able and popular teacher, Mr. Condon. His untiring patience and skilful training have been amply rewarded. In the needlework section, a bright display of dresses and other garments (including a man's shirt) testified to the use- 'fu l and efficient work done in / that class, by the pupils of Miss Wheelwright. Scarcely less important, though perhaps less attractive, were the neat and accurate speci­ mens of typing shown by Mr. Alsbury's commercial class. The School Trustees are cert­ ainly to be congratulated on their night school staff, and on the splendid result of the first year of evening classes in West Vancouver. During the evening, dainty re­ freshments were served by the ladies, and at the conclusion, a few brief words of appreciation were expressed by Mr. George Baldwin. Public School Leaders The following are the three leading pupils of their Grade and Term:-- 22nd Street School Grade VIIIA--Madeline Burk­ hart, Tom Larnie, Margaret Reid Grade VIIIB--Joan Dorchest­ er, Roy Campbell, Edward Rush. Grade VIIB--Donald Stewart, Norman Moore, Bill Saunders. Grade VIIC--Josie Leyland, Charles Baldwin, Gordon Ed­ wards. Grade VIA -- Alex Baxter, Archie MacKenzie, Douglas For­ rester. Grade VIB--John Kendrick, Dannie Hill, Maisie Busst. Grade VA -- Jack Edwards, Kathleen Hodgson, John Wad- dingham. Grade VB -- Joan Jefferies, William Hawkes, Donald Mills. Grade IVA -- Alton Grafton, Edward Sheffield, Dorise Le- feaux. Grade IVB -- Albert MacLeod, Mary Murray, Peggy Barker. Grade IIIA -- Jack MacLeod, Marjorie Rivers, Eunice Turvey. Grade IIIB -- Jack MacLeod, Sidney Kerslake, Helen J. Shef­ field. Grade IIA -- Joan Sparrow, Angus Young, Walter Parker. Grade IIB -- Alvin Field, Frank Culbard, Kenneth Vernon. Grade IA -- Jackie Froud, Dorothy Sharman, Jack Master- man. Grade IB -- Billy Barker, Mar­ garet White, Joyce Burbridge. Hollyburn School Grade VII 1st Term -- Alan Vaughan, Clayton Stewart, Rob­ ert Reid. Grade VI 2nd Term -- George Watt, Ronald Irish, Hazel Brea- ley. Grade VI 1st Term -- Doris Cullin, Bert Harrison, Walter Tearoe. Grade V 2nd Term -- Marjorie Hill, David Gray, Dorothy Bosh- ier. Grade TV 1st Term -- Norman Malpas, Mary Burns, Bernice Pa- ton. Grade III 2nd Term -- Doreen Elgar, Bernice Babcock, Nora Jarvis. Grade III 1st Term -- Agnes Gray, Verne Taylor, Jean Hillor. Grade IIA -- Connie Jennie, Allan Fraser, Betty Taylor. Grade IIB -- Elaine Kissick, Bernard Bradford, Jessie Ritz. Grade IA -- Billie Dickinson, Teddie Meglaughlin, Muriel Mc­ Culloch. Grade IB -- Douglas Watt, Maurice Bowman, Ronald Boul- don. Dundarave Grade 4A -- Dickie Lester, Bobbie Ward, John Burling. Grade 4B -- Mary Currie, Grace Thompson, Milton Ward. Grade 3A -- Kathleen Rerrie, Marguerite Cole, Eustace Rerrie. Grade 3B -- Tommy Robson, Ronald Clifford, Bonnibel Bar­ bour. Grade 2A -- Brenda Wicking, Evelyn McGowan, John Davey. Grade 2B -- Joan Mathews, Lucille Currie, Norma Holliday. Grade IA -- Marion Currie, Edward Cole, Mitsuko Okadas. Grade IB -- Hazel Sangster, Audrey Davey, Jack McMillan. Important Meeting of Board of Trade Next Monday The regular meeting of the West Vancouver Board of Trade was held last night, but after a short discussion on various mat­ ters it was decided to adjourn to next Monday, April 25th. Mem­ bers are requested especially to keep this date in mind, as there are several matters of particular interest to be discussed. Mr. W. R. Hamilton will give an explanatory talk on his Am- bleside Park development project with much new data he has been able to obtain. Mr. Clark of the Canadian Westinghouse Co., will give a brief explanatory talk as to the proposals to erect new light standards in the business sec­ tions. The formation of a retail mer­ chants' bureau will also be gone into thoroughly with the expec­ tation that the initial organiza­ tion plans will be outlined. A full attendance is specially requested for this meeting. Councillor Watt Sick Councillor Watt, who has been in indifferent health for some time, became seriously ill last Tuesday and was taken to the North Vancouver General Hosp­ ital, where he underwent a major operation on Wednesday morn­ ing. His many friends in West Vancouver will be glad to know that he came through the ordeal successfully, and is now doing as well as can be expected. While it will be some time before he will beable to resume active busi­ ness, the doctor states that as a result of his operation he will enjoy better health than has been his for a number of years. NORTHERN LIGHT GASOLINE DEALERS ATTEND BANQUET A dinner was given last night at the Grosvenor Hotel, Vancou­ ver, by the Vancouver Oil and Refining Co., Ltd., manufactur­ ers of the NORTHERN LIGHT gasoline, which was attended by all local dealers who handle their products. It was in the nature of a get-together meeting, and suggestions and plans for the coming season's business were discussed and made. J. H. Red- din, General Manager of the company, was in the chair. Mel­ ville Dollar, who is one of the directors, also gave an address, as did a representative of "Made in British Columbia goods." Harry Farr, of the West Van. Garage and other dealers also made short speeches. EDITORIALS ON WEST VANCOUVER West Vancouver came greatly into the limelight last Saturday when editorials appeared in all the Vancouver dailies dealing with the municipality. This is about the best piece of publicity pulled off for a long time and due credit must be given Councillor Leyland, who engineered the feat. PETITION AGAINST "RABBITRY" PRESENTED A delegation appeared before the Town Planning Commission at their meeting last night in objection to the proposed estab­ lishment of a rabbitry on Marine Drive between 15th and 16th Streets. The delegation present­ ed a petition bearing 52 signa­ tures of owners of property in the neighborhood objecting to such a permit being granted. The Town Planning Commission will, we understand, recommend to the council that permission to establish this project be refused. SCHOOL TRUSTEES ASK FOR TENDERS The School Trustees are call­ ing for sealed tenders for the new school building and for the heating and ventilating in con­ nection therewith. the tenders to be received by the architect up to 5 p. m. on Monday, 2nd May. An advertisement giving partic­ ulars of the requirements in con­ nection with these tenders ap­ pears in this issue. Voting takes place at Whyte­ cliff tomorrow on the money by­ laws.