001C97BA July 26, 1929. (Continued from Page 8) of the Bridge at the Lions'ate. A further glance to the South and we see Siwash Rock, hoary with legend, at the foot of which rest the ashes of Pauline John- son, that revered Indian poetess. ~Uhat a coir.cidence it seems that almost in a direct line North from Siwash Rock, and among the hills of IUest Vancouver, should lie the remains of Chief Joe Capilano, in a magnificent mausoleum in the Indian ceme- tery. Surely no more fitting resting place for native son and daughter than on ~ach side of the Lions'ate. And now the helm is changed again, and one faces the beauti- ful greenery of Hollyburn Ridgi., N ith pines pointing heavenward, as though to proclaim the glories thereof, and nestled along its slopes lies the settlement of IUest Vancouver, The boat, has stopped and one realizes the majesty of the trip, which in its short distance, i8 equalled for its beauty and inter- est in few parts of the world. We have seen the magnificent harbor, the beautiful shores of Stanley Park, a vista of moun- tain and sea through the Lions'ate, and last but not least, the stolid peaks of Hollyburn Ridge. Thus the scene ever changes as, owing to the reflection of light and water, no two trips would appear the same. As one stands on Ambleside Wharf and gazes West, far away on the horizon i~ seen Vancouver Island, clear set against a purple sky, be- speaking snow-capped mountains and rugged hills. Surely there is no moving picture capable of describing this ever-changing v iew. A bus awaits the tired traveller and settling in a cozy corner one is speedily whisked away to any point nearest home, which may be as far distant as three miles from the point of landing. THE WEST VAN NEWS Holly5urn Ridge An all-year-round Playground Opportunities for Recreation in West Vancouver Campers and Hikers The District of IUest Vancou- ver inclu 'es a very large area which must always remain in a nearly natural state by reason of its elevation. Scenic high- ways and high-level hotels are frequently spoken of in connec- tion with the Hollyburn Ridge. But these things cost money, both to build and to maintain; and it is not all likely that a sufficient revenue will ever be forthcoming to make the com- mercialization of more than a fraction of that wide plateau possible. There will still remain many hundreds of acres where the camper and the rambler will feel at home, provided forest fires are effectively guarded a- gainst. Much of this area will be accessible even to people who are no longer young. There are few places on the Ridge which present more complete facilities for a quiet picnic than the trail ky the side of the old flume. It offers complete shade, a copious supply of clear cold water, and little of the noisy element. And when the progress of exploita- tion has wiped out this agreeable spot, there are many others wait- ing to be discovered. One has to traverse some of the lesser- known parts of the Ridge under the guidance of a man who knows it, before one realize the extent of its recreational re- sources. Easy Climbing The young and adventurous have been finding their way in ever-increasing numbers to this last of the unexplored areas of moderate elevation in the neigh- borhood of Vancouver. They need no assurance that it repays investigation. It is more import- ant, however, to assure the people who need recreation most that there is no difficulty in reaching even the 2000-foot level by a reasonably gentle grade. Long before that altitude is reached, however, they will have come to shady places with water and firewood near at hand. If they wish to make the utmost of a summer day, they can start from Marine Drive for a leisure- ly climb not later than 9.30, and reach the continuous shade of the woods by 10.30 at the latest. Where winter lingers. Two springtime pictures of Hollyburn Ridge, IUest Vancouver. The picture was taken on May 24. They will then be sheltered and cool till they reach the 2000-foot contour; but they can picnic quietly at anything over 1000 feet. Shade and Quiet AUe are by no means restricted, however, to the high forest. There are long stretches of road at about the 200-foot level which, while completely satisfactory for any walker in reasonably dry weather, are not attractive to the driver of an auto. Every fine Sunday and holiday sees many middle-aged and even elderly people, who have come all the way from Vancouver to enjoy quiet and a little nature. There i~ shade, even if it is only the shade of second-gro~Ch trees. There are frequent gardens, whose owners are glad to talk flowers with any passer-by who is interested. There are homes too, unpretending perhaps, but which in their surroundings are a refreshment to the eye of the city-dweller who is tired of the sight of continuous rows of hous- es. whether these attractions commend themselves to the ad- vertiser or not, they are perm- anent, cheap, and easily acces- sible. There is no better way of spending a fine afternoon than in making the ferry trip to West Vancouver and spending two or three hours on its less frequented roadways up the hill. The camera and the sketch- book can find opportunities in this lower zone. This is especial- ly the case as regards the little vignet tes which provide "the harN.st of a quiet eye." A walk straight up the hill from the ferry for eight or ten blocks will lead past several places where )udicious selection will yield at- tractive little pictures; and this is only a beginning of the pos- sibilities for the seeing eye. --Porter. i;o i-.'. xe moui .i &iet:e o. L! 0UI'..e 3. 10ILC, ~..e='.se Seventy-five per cent. of the complaints we receive concerning people not being able to make themselves heard on the telephone are due to telephone users not "talking into the mouth-piece." Your lips half an inch from the mouthpiece transmit 320 times as much power into your telephone as they do when six inches from the mouthpiece. On many calls a six-inch gap between the lips and the mouthpiece will prevent you being heard distinctly. Your lips should be half an inch from the mou thpiece. 81 lfl$11 I Olllf/2610 l flfpll0118 I 011lpOll„