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0001 A Weekly Newspaper Circulati fain the District of Wgst Vayfcouvgr-Ambleside, Holi@burn, Wesron, DJJndaravg 31.00 per year. CypreJJ Park, Caulfeild, WhyreCliff, EtC. Newsstands 6c per Copy SIX PAGES HOLLYBURN P.O. ~ JVictoria Day Celebration I'auline Johnson Wins ltelay Race The first relay race between the three schools last Saturday for the handsome silver challenge cup presented by Mr. T. E. W. Russell resulted in a wirz for the Pauline Johnson boys in 25 minutes, 16 2,5 seconds. Hollyburn being second in 25 minutes, 20 2, 5 seconds, and the high school boys third in 26 minutes, 37 seconds. The winners'ime was taken on a stop watch, the other times being approximate. The morning was fine anil bright with a high wind behind the runners and Reeve Leyland at Caulfeild, started oiI the first men of the relay teams from the two public schools st 8 a. m. promptly. The high school first runner was despatched 2 minutes later, which handicap proved to be too heavy, for the race quickly resolved itself into a contest between Pauline Johnson and Hollyburn, with the high school boys trailing and unable to overcome the big lead given their opponents. It was a ding dong contest between the leaders at first, but the Hollyburn boys soon began to show their heels to the Pauline runners and about half way through the course were ahead by 26 yards. I'rom then on, however, Pauline Johnson began to creep up and their iifth runner, Malcolm Stevens, finished at 22nd Street with a good margin over his opponent. Alfred Busst, the sixth Pauline runner, considerably increased the lead given him and finished strong at 14th Street 100 feet ahead of Teddie Russell of Hollyburn, who, while beaten, made as strong a finish as the victor. Allowing for the fact of the wind, which helped the runners to some extent, the time of 25 minutes, 16 2,5 seconds, was distinctly good in view of the hilly nature of the Marine Drive highway in the first half of the distance, as was the time made by the Hollyburn team. So far as the high school boys are concerned, it should be re- membered that they must have quickly realised their case was hopeless from the beginning and consequently it is only reason. able to infer that with a lighter handicap they would have made a better showing. CHILDREN'S PARADE The Children's Parade wss the feature attraction of the First Children's Day in West Vancouver. Starting from 20th Street with the General Gordon School Band in the lead, the sections spread over three blocks. Throngs of parents and visitors lined Marine Drive and followed the costumed march- ers to Ambleside Park. Miss West Vancouver--Mavis Whipple--was preceded by three flower-girls, Eileen Russell, Jean McLeod and Doreen Kearns, and was attended by three girls representing the local Public Schools: Dundarave--Diana Chapman Pauline Johnson--Pat Hodgson, Hollyburn--Bunny Whipple. The tableau and costumes were arranged by Mrs. Burling and a group of willing helpers. The guard of honor was pro- vided by No. I and No. 2 Companies of Girl Guides. Decorated cars with Reeve Leyland and members of the Council took their place in front of the section of decorated bicycks. There was a wonderful array of motley garbed children and hundreds of others not in costume fell into line, carrying flags. At Ambleside Park, the band opened the field events with the playing of "0 Canada." Reeve J. B. Leyland gave a splendid address, emphasizing thq importance of the event and urging that West Vancouver'ik showing on the morning displayed sufficient interest to stage such a Children's Day annually. The Brownies were then introduced and gave their cry of welcome. Judging of costumes and racing events oc- cupied the rest of the morning. One of the most colorful features of the celebration was the judging of the costumes in the Children's Parade, The children paraded in sections around the judges'tand at Amble- side Park, whilst parents looked on from the great circle formed by the company of Girl Guides in extended order. The judges, Dr. E. A. Henry, Mrs. F. Eatock and Mrs. W. B. Small, are to be complimented on the seriousness with which they 'ndertookthe gigantic task and a very interested throng i ~ awaited the pronouncement of awards. Miss West Vancouver Group. Special Mention--Mavis Whipple (Rose); Diana Chapman (Daisy), Dundarsve School. I'atriotic- Janet Locke (Miss Victoria); Charles Forster (Indian). Original- Ilyeen Hodgson (Scare Crow); John Jackson (Pirate).. Comlc- Betty Blair (Sandwich Man); Alan Forster (A Knight of the Bath). Best Couple-- Isabella and Jeifery Hodgson (Red Cross Couple). Special- l(onnie Stavert (Policeman); Hazel Chisholm (Old-fashion- ed Lady). Decorated Bicycle-- Ronald Irish; Brenda Wicking. Mr. Gamsge, Chairman of the )Vest Vancouver School Board, introduced Mrs. J. B, Leyland, who presented the cups PICTURE IN ME51ORY OF FREDDIE HARVEY S5IITH AT P. J, SCHOOL A beautiful picture of the mothers bringing their children to Jesus, which was subscribed for by the pupils and teachers of Pauline Johnson School in mem- ory of the late Freddie Harvey Smith, only son of School Trus- tee A. Harvey Smith, has been hung in the class room of Miss Helen Ritchie, who was his teacher. The picture is inscribed as follows: "In loving memory of Freddie Harvey Smith, died 25th March, 1930." New Orange Hall to be Opened with a Dance The new Orange Hall at 22nd and 51arine Drive will be opened next Friday evening, 6th June. The official opening will be from 8 p. m. to 9 p. m. Dancing will begin at 9 p. m. and will last un- til I a. m. The music will be sup- plied by the weo-known Blue Syncopstors'rchestra from Vancouver. Tickets which are 61.00 may be obtained from any of the members, and the holder of the lucky number will receive s 97» s0 3 Id p ~.. The new hall is a fine two-stor- ey frame stucco building, and i» one of the most up-to-date halls in Greater Vancouver. It has a No. I spring floor for dancing. The Burrard Sheet Metal Works of North Vancouver, put in the furnace and heating ar- rangements, also all the sheet metal work iq the building. F. W. Caulfeild was advised that his compliance with the re- quest for his portrait gave the council great pleasure. &HIGH SCHOOI. NOTES Twenty candidates--nineteen matriculation and one Normal Entrance--are to write the De- partmental examinations which begin Friday, June 20th. The remaining weeks will be an es- pecially busy period for both stu- dents and teachers. Baseball is now the order of the ds'y for recreation time. A strong delegation of teach- ers and students attended the annual Inter-High School sports at Brockton Point, Msy 23rd. While our school had a number of entries, it was found to be very difficult to survive the el- iminations. Lawrence Grsfton ran in the mile, and though not winning a place, ran s strong race. The weather was ideal and several records, for both boys and girls events, were excelled. Monday evening Principal Pat- terson attended a meeting of the High School Principals of Van- couver and District. After a most careful study of the recent- ly issued program of studies the principals were of the unanimous opinion that, except in very special cases, it would be im- practical to attempt to do the Matriculation course in less than the prescribed four years. Tuesday afternoon Mr. Patter- son spoke to the parents and pupils of the Pauline Johnson ia si; z vM ri ssiusis Vie High School snd its courses of study. Opening Swim The opening swim of the &Vest Vancouver Amateur Swimming Club will take place next Sunday afternoon, 1st June, at Dundar- ave pier. Come to the pier and make the swim a real success. If you are not a swimmer, come just the same, and help boost for the club. for the Relay Race and the prizes for the costumes. Mr. Geo. E. Brealey, Principal of Pauline Johnson School, received the T. E, W Russell cup on behalf of his school and when the runners appeared on the platform to receive their individual trophies, prolonged cheering ensued with the teams from Hollyburn and the High School taking the lead. "Three and a tiger" followed when Mr. Russell, donor of the handsome Challenge Cup, was invited to the platform. The six individual cups weve donated by G. Raid and J. Normand, J. Jefferies and G. J. Murch, Ambleside Tea Rooms, West Vancouver Lumber Co., members of the )Vest Vancou- ver Police Force and Karl Ray. CHII.DREN'S SPORTS The final hour or so of this first Children's Day celebration provided a thrilling and completely successful conclusion to a merry time in the staging of a sports program. Both flat and novelty races comprised the numerous events which were enthusiastically contested. Money prizes as well as special donated awards added considerable zest to becoming a winner. The names of the winners of the various races will be publish- ed in next issue of The News. BABY CONTEST The Better Baby Contest held in connection with the May J 24th program wss a decided success. Owing to the fact that there were so many more entries than was,anticipated by the Committee and the babies were all such splendid specimens of babyhood the task of the examiners was very difficult. However, everyone seemed quite satisfied with the decision which resulted in 2 special prizes, 3 iirst prizes, 3 second prizes and 3 third prizes, according to age. being awarded. The fact that out of twenty-two babies there were five first prizes, goes to show how much care and attention mothers are giving their little ones. As the babies were judged by numbers, not names, we regret our inability to publish the names of the prise-winners. The Committee is very grateful to Dr. Dorothy Miller, and Dr. R. P. Kinsman, for devoting so much of their valuable time to this project. WEST VANCOUVER. B.C., FRIDAY, MAY 30th, 1930 No, I Council Notes Miss Morn» appbed for s road improvement m front of her store at West Bsy. The matter was referred to the chairman of the board of works and foreman to report cost. N. B. Forbes was present to explain the erection of camp buildings on D. L. 558, E4-B-I without a permit. The owner was asked to furnish the council with the dates of erection of the five structures in question and of the alterations thereof such as roofs. C. H. Rogers explained Mrs. Downey's letter of 12th May, re- questing permission to run a gas. oline pipe across Bay Street. Permission to move the tank to another spot on private property was granted rather than excava- tion of the roadway. The same applicant's request for permi»- sion to use the Odium Bay float for the transportation of rocks was referred to the chairman of the parks and engineer with pow- er to act. Albert J. Harrison, was pres- ent to press for the permission applied for in his letter to erect and use as dwelling for week ends a garage on 554-1-10 and 23 roi 6 perron bf several years. The matter was referred to the town planning commission. J. B. Foottit and ten other resi- dents petitioned for the opening of the lane between Esquimalt and Duchess from 11th to 12th Street. They were advised that, if funds permitted at a lair date . the matter would receive consid- eration. Mrs. Julia )V. Henshaw was advised that, if funds were avaiL able at a later date, the further improvements of Piccsdillywould be considered. The committee of St. Stephens Church wrote asking that, when the new schedule of the Pacilic Stages was being discussed con sideration be given to such a timing of the buses on Sundays ss would permit members especi- ally from the West End attend- ing the services. They were ad- vised that their request would be laid before the stage company when the new schedule was dis- cussed. The Parents Teachers'ssoc- iation invited the council to be present at the 24th May celebra- tion at Ambleside Park. The council advised that as many of the council as possible would at- tend. FRANK DRAPER TO CONTINUE BAKERY Frank Draper will carry on the business at 2476 Marine Drive, which was established in 1927 by his mother, the late Mrs. Draper. The business, with which he has been associated in the psst, will still be known as 5Irs. Drap- er's Home Bakery, and the same quality and service will be main- tained. He asks for a continua- tion of the same support which was always given to his late mother and himself. ss h