001C97BA 12 THE WEST VAN NEWS July 26, 1929. tains, which through the day had been a distant mistiness of shadow were now silhouetted in a blue that is nature's own, a- gainst a flame of sunset sky. The air was cool and we antici- pated with pleasure the merry crackle and snap of the drift- wood fire. That many were like- minded was shown by the spirals of smoke ascending. Fireside planning arranged a ttip to Stanley Park the next morning, and good nights which were barely more than sleepy nods ended our second day' visit. Stanley Park is well worthy of the praise it has received. A thousand acres of beauty pre- served in its natural state, to- gether with a pleasingly land- scaped area containing a rock garden of remarkable beauty and extent, command one's appreci- ation of the forethought which has so retained it. From Pros- pect Point, a vantage point atop a high steep cliff jutting into the swift flowing current of the narrow passageway which leads the way to safe anchorage in the almost landlocked harbor of Van- couvr, we gazed i» awe and a- mazement at the panorama of sea, mountains and sky. Below us an ocean liner, Orient bound, majestically sailed, almost dir- ectly across, the crouched lions guarding this paradise, keep their vigil. Between them and the sea, lies Hollyburn Ridge, rising three throusand feet or motw, and on the sun warmed slope of which nestles EVest Van- couver. We obtained a most com- prehensive view of the area of EVest Vancouver, and the loca- tion of the modern up-to-the- minute apartment house and the cheery little hotels at Dundarave were shown us. Innumerable house tops peeped through the new green indicating an unsus- pected density of population. George told us that the trail upthe Ridge was easy going and we decided then and there to go up the next day. En Route to AVhytecliff Late afternoon found us back in West Van. on our way to Whytecliff. Past Hollyburn, Dundarave, a gay little tea room looked inviting, Altamont to AVest Bay, a small deep and shady crescent of sandy beach, past Gleneagles, a golf course par excellence in a setting that would positively enchant you- small chance of keeping your eye on the ball--Eagle Harbour, a snug deep inlet, and then to the terminus EVhytecliff. This deep horse-shoe bay has long been a favorite summer 'resort. The sloping sheltered beach is the favorite retreat of holiday mak- ers and gay picnic parties. Fish- ing, boating, and swimming, fill days that are all too short. Sev- eral attractive tea rooms were remarked--with the desired ef- fect--and presently we were do- ing rare justice to toast and tea. An hour or so later retracing our way a little distance we found ourselves on the way to where in a woodsy setting, and affording a marine and moun- tain view, a smart road house promised dancing and gaiety. The drive back home, with the moon which was at the full creat- ing a radiant make-believe world completed a day that was crowd- ed with happiness. Hollyburn Ridge Morning found us packing a lunch and raiding the clothes cupboard for hiking apparel. Ten-thirty found us under way up the easy grade of 22nd Street. I remarked on a fine big school building, and George told me that there was also a High School and 3 other grade schools. With a resident population of 7800, don't you think that splen- did? They say a person's true dis- position come to light on a climb. I was a fairly agreeable soul un- til the third time George told me it would only be another twenty minutes until we reached GRACE iVRITES FRIEND DIP RION ABOUT HER VISIT TO O'EST VAN. Dear Marion:-- You remember I wrote you that coming up the Coast was a succession of increasing delights, until I just didn't believe it pos- sible that there could be any- thing finer to come. But there was, and I'm sending you pic- tures as proof. What would you think if I told you I had found an "Eden" less than three quarters of an hour's travelling time from the heart of a hustling, thriving and bustling city? Stack that up against your twice daily thirty- seven miles of commuting! And when I tell you too that time includes twenty-five minutes of the most interesting and invig- orating sea trip you could ever wish, you'l agree that )Vest Vancouver is unique. Though the ferry service is splendid, a half-hourly service being main- tained with even additional trips during rush hours, transporta- tion is not limited alone to these. The Second Narrows bridge over which we drove on our arrival, serves as an entrance to the North Shore, and is used by many motorists driving to and from Vancouver City. It is also rumored that a First Narrows bridge, plans for which were a- bandoned upon erection of the more easterly one, will provide direct access to )Vest Van. in the future. Comfortable stages and busses maintain an excellent schedule, and ferries at North Vancouver land cars and passen- gers a few short blocks from the centre of things. That the vital transportation question is so var- iously solved is a credit not to be overlooked. Arrire at Ambleside Owing to a late start we didn' arrive in AVest Vancouver until late in the afternoon, when the commuting crowds were home- ward bound. AVe waited a few minutes at Ambleside, where the ferry docks, for Harriet and George, who were to meet us there, and were amazed at the number of people disembarking, wondering where on earth they all lived. We were soon to find that many lovely residences snuggled cozily among the trees, quite unseen and unsuspected from the main highway. Presently, greeting over, Har- riet and George straddled the baggage, and Harriet proceeded to do some back seat driving. 3farine Drive, the main high- way, from Ambleside to Dundar- ave, slightly over a mile, is dot- ted by bustling little communi- ties of smart, clean neighbor- hood shops. I quite believe Har- riet when she says that with ten minutes notice, she can pur- chase anything she may want. f won't argue with George either when he says it takes a lot long- er than that to find out what she wants. Visits the Gardens You know that May-time in any garden is lovely, and we were so ecstatic about it that George promised on the morrow to show us some "real" gardens. He told us that last summer a single tomato vine in their gard- en bore eighty-six tomatoes, and capped that by saying that one growing over a hundred toma- toes was reported in the district. Washington isn't George's last name, but we later found that he hadn't sullied his reputation for truth. KVhat a prolonged feast of beauty the next day's garden pilgrimage afforded! The gener- osity and charm of the owners, the whole-hearted love of grow- ing things evinced, and the un- deniable evidence of fertile soil with which to work combined tolure one to this community of gardens and garden lovers. YVe hastened along to dine in town for the sheer delight of re- turning on the ferry at sunset time. EVhen we did, the moun- the top. Truthfully I must admit that it is an astonishingly easy trail and interesting every step of the way. Quantities of lovely wild flowers were found and Jack tried awfully hard to make us believe he had seen a bear. AVe reached the old lumber mill site, and the white ei~anse of snow soon encouraged a lively snow ball battle. Beyond this, in a stretch of big timber lies a pret- ty mountain lake. Up here also, is the Ski Camp, and we certain- lv regretted our lack of know- ledge of the sport before our visit was over. whoever invent- ed skiing surely opened the way to making contortionists out of all humans. The Joy of Liring in 8'est Vancouver EVe were loath to leave next day. Harriet and George were quite disgusted that we were un- able to stay longer. After four days packed full of thrills and beauty we feel that we have only tapped the surface of the joys and privileges of living in West Vancouver. J fÃ112cl1 Xontessori School I 8th and EsquimaIt Hollyburn, B.C. An ideal situation and SCHOOL J'OR YOUNG CHILDREN Sensory training; preparatiion for reading ynd writing; development of language; beginning number work; ear training and harmony: rhythmic and folk dancing included. 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