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001C9859 WEST VAN. JOTTINGS By A. G. Harvey TRANSI'ORTATION -- Help Illeanwh i le In the last article I i»dicated that a bridge across the First Narrows would come; that it would come whe» the people of Greater Vancouver felt it so nec- essary that they would under- take to build it themselves. That means a wait. of several years. What is to be done in the mean- time? Is the ferry system to continue to draw heavily upon the taxpayers for interest and si»king fund charges, a»d to de- preciate and wear out without any provision for replacement? What about improvements a»d extensions? What about lower fares? In a former article I suggested that it might be worth while to build up and make the most of the traffic from the city. If further help is needed here is an- other suggestion. The ferries run between West Vancouver a»d Vancouver; thev serve both; vthy should the weaker one bear the whole burden and the strong- er none? Why shouldn't Van- couver and West Vancouver meet half way with regard to their intermunicipal traffic? Consider the following points, if you will: 1. The ferries are means of transit between Vancouver and 9'est Vancouver; they serve the same purpose as a road or bridge. That, indeed, is the only justification for operating them at a loss to the tax-payers. 2. In the case of an intermuni- cipal road each municipality usu- ally bears the cost of that por- tion of the road which lies with- in its boundaries. 3. In the case of an intermuni- cipal bridge, unless built by the AMBLESIDE ~ ~ „'IS1 and i 11) STORE 1429 Ilarine Drive From now on will be OPEN FROM 11 a.m. to 10.30 p.m. every day except Tuesday when store is closed all day. Have you eaten our Fish and Chips? ~ delicious meal, absolutely pure. Fried in Pure Crisco. PHONE WEST 302 .V.:EE.i.'j::5 G OF )oan of ';ra~e ON On MONDAY Next at 8 p.m. Canadian Legion Rooms Ferry Building provincial government, the mun- icipalities share the cost, «ided perhaps by the government. The Second Narrows bridge, for ex- ample. I. The bulk of the traffic of the West Vancouver ferries co»- sists of West Va»couver people travelling to and from Vancou- ver for the purpose of ivork, trade and amusement in Van- coll ve1'. 5. This work, trade and a- musement, all adds to the pros- perity of Vancouver. G. O»e of the results of this i»creased prosperity is an in- crease in the value of Vancou- ver's downtown business prop- erty. 7. This property is highly tax- etl and this i»creased value pro- duces annually to Vancouver a large amount in taxes. (Think of it: one departme»t store paid city taxes this year of over $ 100,- 000--equal to more than half of West Vancouver's whole tax levy 'I ) 8. These taxes are retained by Va»couver, no»e being used to- wards furnishing the necessary municipal services for the homes or the necessary education of the children, of the West Vancouver people who indirectly produce these taxes. 9. Instead, these people are left to pay entirely for the high cost of these services and of education, and also the whole of the annual loss of the transpor- tation system which carries them far across the city boundary a»d la»ds them right in the City' business district and enables them to add to the City's pros- perity and help pay its taxes. "That's all bosh," someone may say." What we need is to build up West Vancouver by get- ting more population." But how ca n more population help the situation? May it not in fact aggrevate it? Will not an in- crease in population mean an in- crease of ei~enditures for schools, ferries, roads, water and other municipal services without a corresponding increase in the taxable value of land? Would not that seem to be indicated by the fact that while in 1917 with a population of 1,000 the taxable value of land in the Municipality was $3,446,819 in 1927 with a population of 8,000 it was only $3,088,900--less than it was ten years previously when the popu- lation was only one-eighth as much. "But," someone else may say" "we don't want Vancouver to mix into our ferry system; we'e got along without her aid so far and I guess we can continue that vzay." That is probably the atti- tude of a good many. Is it how- ever, the right attitude for the future? Will that attitude satis- fy those who are grumbling at high taxes? Will it help to im- prove the ferry system or to re- duce the fares? Will it persuade ratepayers to incur further in- debtedness for new ferries and buses when needed? Will it help fo~vard a bridge? Can that be handled by West Vancouver a- lone? Considering the wide im- plications of a proper solution of West Vancouver's transporta- tion problem, wouldn't it be worth while having Vancouver's help, and wouldn't that help, be more readily fotthcoming if Van- couver were financially interest- ed in the problem? Think it over. This may all seem like strange doctrine, but perhaps there's more truth in it than appears at first thought. Think it over. THE EVEST VAN NEAVS HORTICU I.TURAL ASSN. ANNUAI. BIEETING N EXT TU ES I)A Y The annual meet.i»g of the )Vest Va»couver Horticultural Association will be held at the Clacha», 25th a»d waterfront, next Tuesday, November 19th, at 8 p.m. At this meeting officers for the coming year will be elected. President Nyland will give his address and the Treasurer's fin- at&cial report for the past year will be submitted. Further information can be obtained from the Secretary, Airs. Edith A. Ford, P. 0, Box 224, Hollybur», B. C, It is hoped that every member nf the Association will be pres- ent at this meeting. I'. T. A. ACTIVITIES I.IBERAI.S ELECT OFFICERS At the annual meeting of Van- couver North Federal Liberal Associatio», Thursday last week i» the IC. P. Hall, North Van- couver, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year Honorary president, Premier Mackenzie King; honorary vice- presidents, T. D. Pattullo, M,L.A. t;nd Ian 51ackenzie, 5I.L.A.: president, J. M. Bryan; v&ce- president, H. J. Parry of Powell River; secretary, D. V. Long; treasurer, A. S. Qamage. A delegation was appointed to extend a welcome to Premier King o» his arrival in Vancou- &'er from the North. ANNE RITCHIE MEFTS WITH MUCH SUCCESS IN UNITED STATES The usual monthly meeting of the Parent Teachers'ssociation was held at the Pauline Johnson School on November 12, and was well attended. Two of our teachers were the speakers of the evening. Miss 3Iargaret Wilson gave a most interesting and instructive address on "The Teaching of Singing i» Schools," while Mr. Condon spoke on "The New Phy- sical Education Movement," and convinced most of us that more time will have to be given to this subject. Both these teachers are obviously keen on their work and it is well for the parents of West Vancouver to knoiv that the training of their children is in such good hands. Parents who are interested in the physical and mental well-being of their children should attend these meetings and learn more about the work being carried on in our schools. Most enjoyable vocal solos were rendered by Mrs. Colin Maclean and Mr. Mitchell. A good deal of important business had to be somewhat rushed for lack of time. The members were asked to help in the sale of tickets for Mrs. F. X. Hodgson's concert on the 20th, half of the proceeds of which are to go to the P.T.A. funds for the benefit of the schools. The tickets now on sale have programs attached and show a very enjoyable musical evening in store for us. The date of the concert is Wednesday, November 20th. Show your appreciation of our excellent local talent, and help the P.T.A. in their efforts on behalf of our schools. Go to the concert and take the children. The artists will be in costume which will give an added interest to the music. Tickets may be obtained from Mrs. Gleed, secretary of the P. T. A. It was the old lady's first ride in a taxi, and she watched with a)arm the driver continuously putting his hand outside the car as a signal to the traffic follow- ing. At last she became angry. "Young man," she cried, "you look after the driving and watch avhere you are going. I'l tell you if jt starts raining!" Loyalty in any degree doesn' consist in merely shouting prais- es. The following article taken from "The Canadian American," November 9th, published in Chi- cago, Ill., will be of much inter- est to many in West Vancouver. Miss Ritchie left West Vancou- ver just a little over a year ago tn pursue her studies in the East- ern cities of the United States and abroad. That she is meeting with success is very evident from the review and report of her con- cert. The progress she is mak- ing will be a matter of much sat- isfaction to her many friends here:-- Canadian Singer in Recital Curtis Hall, Fine Arts Build- ing, was filled with music lovers Thursday evening of last week, when Jessie B. Hall presented Anne Ritchie, soprano, and Aud- rey Call, violinist, in the 14th season of the Young American Artists Series. It was the pro- fessional debut of Miss Ritchie, who, by the way, is a good-look- ing young Canadian from Brit- ish Columbia. To the expert ac- companiment of Harold Van Horne, Miss Ritchie delighted her audience with three groups cf songs, the first including the "Ah, For's e Lui," from "La Traviata," which ahe gave with an interpretive artistry that evoked immense applause. This was followed by a deluge of flor- al tributes which turned the stage into a bower of roses and other blosoms. Another group, "Old Scottish Ballads," included the haunting lyric, "Caller Her- rin'," and here Miss Ritchie dis- played her exquisite talent as ~ warbler of the sweet ditties of Caledonia. She should be in de- mand by local Scots societies looking for a vocalist of feeling and skill. Her "Slumber Song" and "Shepherd's Cradle Song," in the third group, were especial- ly beautiful. All of Chicago's musical critics commented on Miss Ritchie's art in next day' papers, most of them discerning genuine accomplishment as well as much promise. Miss Call played her violin i~ ith masterly technique and shared the honors of the even- ing. $ 14,924 Left widow Mentioning Minnie Crane, widow of william Crane, late of Daisy Lake, B. C., as sole bene- ficiary, probate was filed in Supreme Court, wednesday, for the $14,924 estate of )Villiam Crane. A i5J.JSiJ ' ii' SiJ GRAN'D COW'CEi4'j.'ovember 15, 1929. BE NEAT AND COMFORTABLE Nothing puts a person nt ease more readily than n Gppd Fitting Suit Clothes do not make the mnn, but they help a lot. For First Class Tailoring sce M. WILLIAMS 16th end Mnrine, Ambleside CUSTOM TAILOR Phone West 20 CI EANING I RESSING nnd lt EI'Al IDLING Have your old suit or dress fixed up for Xmas. GORDON ROBSON Barrister & Solicitor WEST VANCOUVER-- Office No 1447 Marine Drive Phone )Vest 403. VANCOUVER OFFICE-- Suite 818; 610 Hastings St. W Phone Seymour 4199. ItI.ymm Tleatre Thurstlay Friday and Saturday DOROTHY iblACKAILL and JACK 5IULHALL in 'MAN CRAZY'lso DIARY ASTOR and LLOYD HUGHES in ~NO Pr.ACE Xo eO NOTE:--This theatre is now open Thursday, Friday and Saturday only. ouses & -ots IN WEST VANCOUVER I have some delightful Water- front homes as low as $3,000, and Vacant Waterfront Lots from $ 1500. Other View Lots from $ 100. Rentals Several very desirable Cottages and Bungalow&a (. )f. Savory 1443 blarine Drive, Ambleside Phone AVest 340 Evenings, %est 143 Real Estate, Financial and Insurance Agent Burrard Sheet Metal 229 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver Phone North 346 Res. North 918Y and 1214Y THE CANADIAN LEGION, WEST VANCOUVER is holding their llri. I ( lls:, ~ rive TOMORROW (Saturday) By Dundarave Ladies'hoir Under the direction of Airs. F. X. Hodgson Inglewood School Auditorium, wednesday, Novemher 20, 1929 at 8 p. m. Prompt. VERNON FEED STORE Good Prizes at 8 p. m. at the CLACHAN HOTEL Refreshments Admission 50 Cents Under the auspices of the Parent-Teachers'ssociation. ADibiISSION 50c. CHII.DREN 25c. Proceeds to be used to provide Grnmnphones for the use of the Day Schools. A. C. SEARLE Phone IVest 9 Next door to Theatre Fuel and Building Supplies.