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001C95E1 A Wee&.y '4'ews &a aei- Ci rculati upi u $ 1.00 per year. the District of West Vattcouver-- A mblesi ale, Hollyburu, H~estou, Daub'arable Cypress Park, Caulfeilel, Whytecliff, E'tc. Ne~~t,zdz s, pzz Q&py Vol. III F I G HT PAGES HOLLYBURN P.O., WEST VANCOUVER, B.C., FRIDAY, SI.I'TE~IBER 2[st ]928 No. 25 Council Notes The council received an invita- tion to attend the annual shoot for the club trophies of the Scenic Highway Gun Club, which takes place tomorrow at 1.30 p. m. As many as possible of the councillors will attend. The I"isherman's Bay Im- provement Association recently asked permission of the council for a delegation from their as- sociation to take up with the council certain matters pertain- ing to the welfare of their local- ity. The council replied that at present as a result of the build- ing of the addition to the muni- cipal hall there was no place to receive any delegation, but that, as soon as the council chamber was ready, thy would advise the association. The Amalgamated Carpenters'ssociationof Canada, Vancou- ver, advised the council that the contractor for the municipal hall addition was not paying the rec- ognized»ages, the fair wage clause having been omitted from the contract. The council wrote regretting the omission, and stated that, while nothing could ba do+a naw on the present con- tract, they would see that the clause was included in any future contracts. S. Smith and seven other resi- dents applied for a street light at the corner of 23rd and Hay- »ood, at the same time drawing attention to the dangerous con- dition to the travelling public of the north-west corner of 23rd and Wlarine Drive. Their appli- cation for a bystreet light was placed on the light file, and the engineer was instructed to re- port on the condition of the cor- ner in question. ibIacdonald and 51acdonald of Vancouver wrote giving their charges for the inspection of the material used for the new road- way to EVhytecliff. The matter was laid over. A donation of $ 10 from the municipality was made to the Children's Aid Society of Van- couver. The engineer reported on the necessity of installing water- pipes for the future water sup- ply across 31arine Drive ahead of the paving in the Whytecliff area, which he estimated would cost $585. An expenditure not to exceed this amount was auth- orised. The engineer reported on the improvement of a portion of 29th Street as applied for by R. J. Salter giving access to D. L. 556-92. It could be graded into a standard road for $ 195. The matter was referred to the chair- man of the board of works for his report. The engineer reported on B. E. Ward's application to have opened the first lane north of Esquimalt on 13th running west which would cost $ 140. No action was taken, as lanes are not being opened, The engineer reported on A. lV. Lunn's application to have a lane constructed in D. L. 237, Block 74. The matter was laid over until the return of the chairman of the board of works. The engineer was instructed to report on the following: 1. Mrs. S. Green's applica- tion for repairs to the sidewalk on the east side of 13th Street between Gordon and Haywood Avenues. 2. A fill asked for on Marine Drive by I. M. Corlan so that ac- cess might be obtaind to Lots 8 and 9, Block 19, D. L. 237, he having suggested that the fill might be made by dumping sur- plus earth there. 3. R. A. Bindley's application for a culvert over the ditch on the west side of 17th Street be- tween Fulton and Gordon Ave- nues, in order to give access to the lane on D. L. 775. G. Gray wrote regarding the dangerous condition of the boards at the end of the cement sidewalk at 30th and Marine Drive. The engineer was in- structed to investigate with pow- er to act. TO ilIAINTAIN TRAFFIC ON THE DRIVE 225 TOMATOES ON ONE VINE West Vancouver is rapid- ly becoming the centre of tomato culture in B. C. The plants here are certainly as prolific as any in any part of Canada. Vines bearing one hund- red and even one hundred and fifty tomatoes are quite common in our gardens. IVe have the report of one vine bearing as many as two hundred and twenty-five to matoes, this in the garden of 4frs. lV. Tinney, 20th and waterfront. This sounds to us much like a record and is a satisfying answer to the question, "Can IVest Vancouver grow 7 The municipal engineer rec- ommended to the council on Monday evening the construc- tion of Rose Crescent for the purpose of assuring the contin- uation of traffic on 51arine Drive when the t»o bridges are removed between Sandy Cove and Sherman. He was instruct- ed to interview the Provincial engineer regarding government assistance. Tax Sale to be Held On October 1st Notice is given of a Tax Sale of properties in the municipality. The sale is to be held at the BIunicipal Hall on Monday, Oc- tober 1st, at 10 o'lock in the morning. Lists, which will be mailed on application, will be is- sued shortly. y / f &AIRS. F. X. HODGSON I'remier Soloist who is conducting special vocal training classes for ladies in Dundarave Hall. B. of T. Dissatisfied & with Building By-Laws At the regular meeting of the Board of Trade on Monday night a very full discussion took place on the Zoning By-law, which was read out clause by clause. Fin- ally z special committee consist ing of George Gourlay, George williamson, and EV. J. Dent was appointed to study this by-law as well as the building by-law with a view to making recom- mendations towards making these bylaws more acceptable to the general public, it being the unanimous feeling of the meet- ing that the by-laws as at pres- ent constituted were a distinct handicap to the growth and de- velopment of )Vest Vancouver.. iVHYTECLIFF HOUSES BUILT CONTRARY TO BY-LAiV The engineer reported on the houses constructed by M. E. Ed- mondson, also on a house built by him for iAIrs. Duncan, both houses being in EVhytecliff. No permits had been taken out and the construction of both houses conflicted with the zoning by- law in that stove pipe chimneys were used and the floor space in each house was 440 square feet inclucling the verandah or 310 square feet without the veran- dah. The matter was again re- ferred to the municipal solicitor. Officials will have District Census Taken The inspector of municipali- ties wrote the council regretting t,hat the question of a census had been held up. There»as now little time in 1928 for the work to be done. A number of municipalities» ill require a sub- stantial force of men»ho kno» census taking and the supply»as limited. He had an offer from the Wrigley Directories Ltd., »'ho were well qualified to handle such undertakings, to do the Al ISS ANN E RITCH IE Who»'ill «ppear in a Farewell Recital next Tuesday work for municipalities on the folio» ing basis .. Cities and municipalities with a population up 5 000 10 cent~ per name. Citie~ and municipahtieg a population of 5,ppp to 8,ppp 8 cents per name. Cities and municipalities»ith a population of 10,000 to 25,0pp --6 cents per name. Cities and municipalities with a population of 25,000 and over~ cent~ per name The council replied that they »ere»'illing to allow the Wrigley Directories to do the»ork pro- i iding it »as deferred until next year, as no appropriation for same had been included in this year's estimates. To Start Night School Classes The general educational facilities of West Vancouver are of a very high order. Many highly commendable develop- ments have been instituted by the Board of School Trustees during the past fe»'ears. Their work has been generally appreciated, but there is one branch of their endeavors which has given very special satisfaction to those for whom it was intended, i.e., the night school. Only too often has it been found that educational facili- ties have been restricted to the juvenile and day school element. The benefit derived from night school classes is very frequently far more effective and productive than day schools to some people. They give the opportunity to those who have attained the age when they know exactly what they want to do and at what they waat to work~f be- coming specially proficient in the subjects that will be of practical value to them in their everyday work. i~Iany of the most successful people in the world have rounded out their education not at universities but at night schools. It is generally recognised that there is more sincere individual effort and endeavor at the night school class.s than at most others. The night classes in West Vancouver will start work on Tuesday, October 2nd, hut applications for enrolment must be in the-hands of the Secretary by 5 p. m. on September 2Sth. es will be formed in most any subject providing not le ~ than 10 applications are made for each subject. The chief subjects in demand are Shorthand and Typeimiting, Book- keeping, woodworking, Dressmaking, Ilillinery and Basketry. It is to be hoped that a sufficient number of applications will be received to enable classes to be formed in each of the subjects named, and that it will be possible to establish classes in others as well. Last year and in 1926, when the night classes were first started, the full number of subjects were not taken up owing to lack of a sufficient number of applications. EVe hope and trust that this will not be the case this year. West Vancouver is growing fast, and, if the school trustees get the backing they ought and are entitled to receive from our residents, it will not be necessary to have to confine the classes to a few subjects, as has been the case in the past. Those»ho saw the exhibitions of work done by the pupilsof the night classes in the past two years were much gratifiedat the excellence of the display and the evident progress made by the students. No better work was done in any of the city schools, although this was only to be expected in view of the fact that the board employed the services of only the very best teachers. Those who join the night school this year can be assured of receiving again right here in )Vest Vancouver as good in- struction as they would receive in the city schools, and without the inconvenience and expense of making special trips to and from the city. The subjects cover a wide range and proficiencyattained in them will be found useful from the standpoint of business or home. There are few places in the province outside Vancouver where opportunities are available to obtain such knowledgeat a moderate cost, and our residents should take full ad- vantage of them. Scan the list carefully and decide which of the subjects will be most useful to you. Be sure and have your application in by the 28th instant, so that ample time will be given the board to make the necessary arrangements. Tell your friends what subject or subjects you intend to take up and try to influence them to join you. If this is done, the night classes this year will have the most successful season since they»'ere first instituted. Don't forget your application must be in the hands of the Secretary by 5 o'lock next Friday evening. Just write a note saying you want to join and giving the subject you want to take up.