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0001 A Weekly Newspaper Circular JJgi n the District of West VancouVJer-A rnbleside, Holi@burn, Wnton, DundaraVJg $ 1.00 per year. CyPreSS Pari, Caulfeild, WhytfiCliff, EtC. Newsstands fic per Copy 39) Vol. V SIX PAGES HOLLYBURN P O. WEST VANCOUVER, B C, FRIDAY& SEPT 26th, 1930 ~ No. v I'ROI'ORTIONAL RE)'RESL'NTA'f)ONJ A by-law will come before the electorate on 1st October for the abolition of the Ward System. While this system is not at present In operation in West Vancouver it Is necessary that our residents register their votes against it in order that the council may be in a legal position to by resolution abolish P.R. In future municipal elections. P.R. msy in theory be the most accurate way of obtairdng government by thc majority, but in practice it hardly seems!n work out that way. This is proved by the great number of spoilt ballots which are found every munic'ipal election in the ballot boxes. It is evident, therefore, that great numbers of our residents are confused by the system and consequently lose their votes. So far we have never yet met anyone bold enough to state he hsd a thorough understanding of it in all its ramifications, this in spite of the fact that he would most assuredly not be called upon to prove such a statement. Some things make us humans feel very tired. Included in this category are taxes, people who are always grizzling, unpaid bills, &logs who habitually make the night hideous with their barking, an&1 last but not least P.R. The general opinion on P.R. appears to be that "it is not worth while going through so much to learn so little." Mor- over, the majority of our voters have neither the time nor the inclination to study it, and,that being so, the sooner we go back to the older and simpler system of voting the better for all concerned. THE BRIDGE ACCIDENT If all the railways and roads connecting Vancouver with the outside world had to cross a bridge, parts of which were more or less regularly knocked down by wamlering ships and barges, the city could neither be expected to make much pro- gress nor to maintain that progress which it had already made. The people of Vancouver woukl be very sore every time any such accident occurred, and rightly so, too. The city hall would be besieged by delegations of all kinds, representative snd otherwise, and all the big Canadian newspapers woul&l carry leading articles condoling with Vancouver and 'suggest- ing remedies. Much more, because Vancouver is the third city in Canada, something would be dane. The Second Narrows bridge stands in exactly the same relation to the North Shore, which feels just as strongly on the subject of the repeated accidents to the Second Narrows bridge. The residents of West Vancouver are particularly angry, because they have gone to great expense to furnish a first class highway to connect with Varcouver, which thanks chiefly to the two accidents to the bridge this year will hardly have been used when 19SO draws to a close. Little has been said by them about previous mishaps, but they are asking certain pointed questions about this latest fiasco, which they will expect and insist on being answered and answered quickly. Firstly, were or were not proper precautions used to control the hulk when passing through the open draw? Practically everybody in the municipality is of the opinion that two tugs, one st the bow and one at the stern, should have been used, and that anything less was asking for trouble, especially with the length of tow line reported to have been used. Secondly, why was not the hulk scuttled during that hour when on the rising tide it was gradually lifting up the spar, sideways? It must have been seen that before the tide turned the span must be pitched into the sea, as actually occurred. The bridge is only five minutes away from the Burrard Dry Dock, where experts could have been obtained, who, whether the hulk was of wood or steel, would have sunk her on an even keel in a few minutes. But no, the welfare, both personal and business, of West Vancouver and North Vancouver City and District were apparently not as important as one old hulk, which according to reports wss so useless that it was even then being towed to that limbo of forgotten ships, Bidwell Bay. It is this which has caused West Vancouver residents to see red. They feel the limit has been reached. The question of the use of one or two tugs is a nautical matter, and, while to the layman two would appear to have been necessary, a sailor might think differently. For the fail- ure to scuttle the hulk, however, there seems on the surface to be no reasonable excuse whatever. And the remedy? Were we at war and the Second Narrows bridge a vital link in the lines of communication, contact mines wouM most certainly guard the approaches on both sides, snd, if any ship got out of tine, it would be just too bad--for the ship. We are, as it happens, st peace, but the Second Narrows bridge is a vital link in our lines of business communication, and, as the structure does not seem to be capable of success- fully bucking the vessels which successively butt into it, the only solution is a bridge over the First Narrows. That is, and has always been, the only satisfactory remedy not only for West Vancouver, but the whole of the North Shore. The thousands who live on this side of the inlet cannot be expected to tolerate longer such an intolerable state of si?airs. To place the supposed sanctity it is to laugh--of Stanley I'nrk, against the well-)icing of the whole of the North Shore is not only an insult to the intelligence of any sane man but an unwarrantefi and un-British injustice to all those who res)&le on this shore. COUNCIL FAVORS GOVERNMENT'S TAKING OVER BRIDGE The council has sent s letter to the Burrard Inlet Tunnel ad Bridge Co. urging them to place before the Dominion Government the necessity of the latter's as- suming sll responsibi)ity in con- nection with any crossing of the Second Narrows, this in view of the fact that this water highway is bound up with the commercial interests of Canada's main Paci- fic port. PUBLIC NEETLNG ON BY-I.AWS A public meeting will be held in Hoilyburn Theatre next Mon- day evening at 8 p. m. at which the members of the council will explain the by.laws on which the electors will vote next Wednes- day, and will answer any ques- tions which may be asked. DOROTHY BOSHIER I'RESENTED WITH MEDAL AND PRIZE In the presence of the school trustees and a number of teach- ers of the high and Hollyburn Schools Dorothy Boshier wss presented at Hollyburn School last Friday afternoon by Trus- tee Mrs. Selwood, with the gov- ernor general's medal for having obtained the highest marks in the high school entrance exam- inations this year for district No. 9. The entrance class and Grade 9 of the high school also witnessed the ceremony. She was presented at the same time with the prize of $20 given by the Duncan Lawson Chapter, I.O.D.E., for the West Vancouver pupil making the highest marks in, the same exams. Mrs. W. B. Small, regent of the Order here, made the. presentation and a number of members of the chap- ter were present. I ri»clpai D& Dav iuM& secs&Lax chairman. The board of School Truestees has again arranged for night classes to be held during the fall and winter months, in the same subjects as in former years. The irood-working will be in charge of H. E. Condon. Mrs. AV. Raid of the high school staif will take charge of the classes in short- hand and typewriting, bookkeep- ing and commerc)a) arithmetic. while Sties E. ht. Wheelwright of Capilano wifi conduct the dressmaking class. The latter was the former teacher of dress- making in the schooLs prior to i)lies Davidge. As before a minimum of ten is required before a class can bc formed in any one subject, and app'Ic th&ns, which must be In writing. sre to be in the hands of the secretary of the School Board by 5 p. m. next Tuesday, 30th September. Any i&ho are contemplating joining can be as- sured of first c)ass instruction in every wsy ss good ss that given in the Vancouver Schools. An advertisement relative to this appears in this issue. WEST VANCOUVER SCHOOL BAND Last Friday evening a most enthusiastic meeting was held in the Ingleirood School to fur- ther the formation of the West Vancouver Schools band. htr. Gamage acted as chairman. Mr. Perkes of the Conn Music Com- pany explained the conditions snd terms relating to the forma- tion of this band and gave a brief review of other bands al- ready organized. Mr. McMillan, vice-president of the North Vancouver Kiwanis Club, gave an account of the success of the North Vancouver band. Mr. Davidson of the Hollyburn School also spoke in& favor of such an organization as well as several others who expressed themselves as being in sympathy with the movement. The first practice of the West Vancouver School band was held yesterday afternoon in the Paul- ine Johnson School. A large number of boys and girls have already secured their instru- ments and it is hoped that by next week a full practice may be held and a program of work drawn up for the winter. RECITAL BY i)IUSICIAVS'LUB The htusicians'lub of West Vancouver will give their first recital on Friday, October 3rd, at 8:30 p. m. in the new Legion Memorial hall. Among the art- ists taking part are the McIn tyre Quartette, Mrs. F. X. Hodg- son, Miss Hilda Wilson, W. A. Knight, A. J. Addy and Leslie Brooks. Mrs. J, E. Durbin and Mrs. Knight-Hodge will be at the piano. The name of hIrs. Donahoe was announced previously as being one of the artists taking patt ir. this recital. This was an error, as she will take part in the No- vember recital. JHORSESHOE BAY LOOI'O BE MADE I'RIAIARY HIGHWAY Word has just been received from Victoria that the loop at Horseshoe Bay made up of Chat- ham St., Royal Ave., Bay St. and Nelson Ave., is to be classified as a primary highway It was not the original intention of the provincial government to classi- fy this section at, all, but Reeve Lay)and pointed out the fact of the heavy traffic necessitating these streets being used as a loop and recommended their in- clusion in s primary classifica- tion with hfanne Dnve. Up to now they have always been un- classified roads. MINIATURE GOLF A large number turned out for the couple's tournament last Sat- urday, Miss and Mr. Harraway winning the prize with a com- bined score of I, closely follow- s&i by Mr. and Nrs. McKenrie G&rieve with 96. In the open tour- nament Monday, Toy Lawrence won the lady's prize with a score of 48 while Nr. htcEwen carried o)t the men's event with 42. The reeve and so)icitor were deputed to proceed to Victoria to interview the department of public works on Marine Drive iind transportation matters. Vote for the AVater By-ta&w on )'Vednesdny. VNIGHT CLASSES TO BE STARTED COUNCIL NOTES I. W. Noill of the Pacifi Stag- es was present at the council to submit his company's winter schedule. The schedule was ap- proved. N. E. Smith was granted per- mission subpect to the Solicitor's approval to erect a cabin on D.L. 1147 sub)ect to the fo)lowing conditions: 1. Annual rental of $ 10 to be payable in advance. 2. Application to agree on 30 days notice to vacate the land without compensatioa. 3. Pollough Pogue's approvM to the building of the cabin to be obtained. An invitation was receive&i from the North Vancouver City council to attend a point meet- ing of the three North Shore councils and the boards of trade of Vancouver and North Vancou- ver on Thursday, September 25th at 7&30 p. m. in the North Vancouver City council chamber to consider matters of import- ance in reference to the Second Narrows bridge. As many ss possible of the council wB) at- tend. P. Philip asked that s pile of stones be removed from the boulevanl in front of .1036'Jvf- ferson Avenue. He wss advised that there are no funds available at present for clearing boule- vards. The chief engineer of the de- partment of public works in Vic- toria advised the council that it was the intention of the minister of public works to recommend to the lieutenant-governoran-coun- cil that Nelson Avenue from Marine Drive to Horseshoe Bay and the loop formed by Chatham Street, Royal Avenue and Bay Street, commencing and ending on Nelson Avenue, be classified as primary highways. He was advised that the Reeve will visit Victoria shortly and reply in person. A )etter of A. G. Haney in reference to the water by-law was referred to the reeve. 7)&e engineer reported on: 1. The proposed location of the garbage dump 500 feet east of 3rd Street at an initial cost of $300. Approved and laid over. 2. Cast of gravelling 1.8 miles of road at Capilano Intake, $ 100. Laid over. 3. Cost of access applied for to D.L 665-14B-I I., $2o.00. On re- ceipt of $ 1'2.50 from applicant an expenditure of not to exceed $ 12 50 be authorized The Tuberculous Veterans'ranch of the Canadian Legion was granted permission to tsg in West Vancouver (but not on the ferries) on Saturday. 4th October. J. ht. W dson s request for per- mission to place h&s house S.S feet from the east line of Lot 4, Block 16, D. L 2S7, wss granted. this having been recommended by the building inspector. A turther $400 was added to the cemetery bosn) appropria- tion, making it $1.400 in alL