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0001 December 12, 1980 THE WEST VAN NEWS iset Ad. ldsy liblc bin pu, li Big ! ~ 'IG $$ tI5 ,.~ RE, sch ~ ISL Risc Gray Cabs LOWEST RATES IN VANCOUVER ---for the first TbVO MILES loc Ecch Addlilousl Bsif Msc u*u» i F xl » s You only pay for Distance You Actually Travel OiNLY ONE RATE--DAY OR NIGHT Phone From your home or office in VVcss Vancouver Municipality und a Gray Cub will be waiting For you on arrival of ihc Ferry at ihc Vancouver side. Use Gray Cabs For Every Occasion and Save Money and Time NDTF. outa Nrw puoNE NuhlBER SEYMOUR 7131 B.C. IEOTOR TRANSPORTATION LTD. Miscellaneous Shower Miss Dorothy Partington gave 0 miscellaneous shower last week at her home in the city in honor of Miss Ida Porter, whose mar- riage takes place this month. Mrs. Adam Taylor poured tea, and Mrs. W. L Grout cut the ices. Miss Phyllis Hemsworth and Miss Vivian Jackmsn acting as serviteurs. The table motif was glen and yellow with yel- low tapers, snd the gifts were presented in a blue-petalled box. Those who attended were: Miss Ida Porter, Mrs. John Smith, Mrs. W, L. Grout, Mrs. Adam Taylor, Mrs. Harry Furniss, Miss Phyllis Hemsworth, Miss Beth Pollock, Miss Sybil Bolt, Miss Edina Archer, Miss Clara Wilson Miss Kitty Wilson, Miss Ola Mc- Lean, Miss Vivian Jackman, Mise Helen Ritchie, Miss Kathleen Yates, Miss Ethel Mi)lard. For ihc Best Home Made Xmas Cakes SCOTCH BUNS, SCOTCH SHORTBREAD XMAS PUDDINGS llliucc Pleo Mince Meat Almoud I'ucic foc sale. Come io Stratton'8 Bakery Ambi»»id», Phone iycsl 27 HAIRDRESSING MISS A. SIILLS. 1462 Duchess Avenue hlurccfliug, Fiugcc Waving, Huis-cuiliug, lluuiluriug, cic. For Appointment-- Residence Phone West 280R James Holt, we are glad to an- nounce, has been holding his own this week, and is now making slight progress. A USEFUI, XMAS GIFT Of the many useful Christmas gifts few are more suitable than 0 new Royal Portable typewriter. 'Ihis machine contains a number of new features, is advanced in design, is simpler, handier, de- cidedly easier to operate, and is sturdier yet compact. Purchas- ers have their choice of colors. Terms can be arranged. See the ager.ts, the West Vancouver Pharmacy. "BORDER ROihlANCE" AT THE HOLLYBURN This week at the Hollyburn there will be "Border Romance," with Armida of the silvery voice, the Gypsy girl in "General Crack," Don Terry, Victor Potel and Wesley Barry. "Border Ro- mance'is an out door story that is different, containing as it does plenty of fun, adventure and ex- citement, to say nothing of a fight between two wild horses. On the same program we have Lupino Lane in "Fire Proof" (a two real talking comedy) --"Lis- ten Lens" (a two reel silent comedy) and a scenic reel en- titled "Vest Pocket Republics." Altogether a reel good show. ILW.Savory 1443 hlarine Drive Ambleside Phone West 340 Evenings, West 143 Real Estate Finance and gy Insurance BURRARD FUNERAL CHAPEI B. D. WHITE, Mgr. Diciiucilco Funeral Service Lady Assisi»»i 220--srd Sl. E I'bouc North 620 I FURNACE and SHEET METAL REPAIRS GIRI. GUIDE NEWS The regular meeting of the Second Company of Girl Guides was held at the Inglewood High School on December 7th, 1930. The meeting opened with Patrol Corners, inspection came next and then games. Later campfire was taken. The meeting adjourn- ed with "taps," Amblesigle Sheet MetalWorks LAURIE SPECK Ploprlcior 1456 Marine Drive Phone IVest 437L2 i,c. ' ~ USeful yfmac Gills Open or»clogs uulll Xmas Brooks'ry Goods and Men's Wear 14th and Marine Drive. Phone West 144 Exclusive Agents Corticelli Silk Hose and Universal Sweaters also Novelties, Toys, School Supplies, Hemstitching. Xmas Wrapping Holly Paper White Tissue Tags and Seals USE FUI. GIFTS- Why not a Hot Water Bottle? Tobacco in Xmas Wrap- ping, etc. A most delightful afternoon bridge drive wss recently given al the Fortune Cup Inn by Mrs. Groom and her daughter. in aid of the Duncan Idswson Chapter, I.O,D.E. 'I he first prize wss won by Mrs. C. C. Boldrick, while Mrlh lllorley Johnson received the consolation. Mrs. Hurst was lucky winner of a special prize which was drawn for. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostesses assisted by members of the Chapter. ~ ~ ~ A program is to be given by the Dundarave Ladies'hoir under the direction of Mrs. F. X. Hodgson, L.A.B., and assisted by Mr. Harry Charlesworth, organ- ist, at Wesley United Church on Sunday, December 14th, at 8 p. m. This will corsist of an ex- cellent selection of seasonal musie. Proceeds are to go to the aid of benevolent work of St. Andrews and Wesley United Churches. Mrs. J. E. Durbin will sct as accompanist for the choir. ~ ~ » lv The Pauline Johnson girls basketball team defeated the high school junior girls on Tues- day night in a closely contested game by 16 to 14. The game was played in the Inglewood gym- nasium. The staff and pupils of Pauline Johnson school have donated $40.75 to the West Vsn News Elks Xmas Cheer Fund. c A daughter was born to Vice- principal and Mrs. J. R. Mitchell last Tuesday at the Vancouver General Hospita). c c c Mrs. Frank Vyvyan, 14th and Bellevue, is confined to her home through sickness. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mayhew, who have been spending the sum- mer and fall at )Vhitewood, Sas- katchewan, have returned to their home at 18th snd Bellevue. St. Stephen's A.Y.P.A. had a debate last Monday evening, the subject being "Resolved the Bible should be read in the Pub- lic Schools." The negatives were finally declared the winners. Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting. ~ ~ H. A. Collum of Vancouver, has taken Miss Tristram's house at 20th and Fulton.\ c Robert Hartley, 15th and Bel- levue, has purchased Miss Smith'0 house at 14th and Belle- vue. Mrs, E. W. Weeden gave a birthday party last week at her home on Radcliif Avenue, in hon- or of her oldest daughter, Dolly. ~ ~ ~ The regular meeting of LO.L. No. 2990, wil lbe held next Tues- day at 8 p. m. in the Orange hall ~ \ ~ Santa Claus is coming to the Clachan hotel on )Vedneuday, 24th December. Ile will arrive ihere at 2 p. m. and stay until 5. All children of nine years and under who wish to meet Santa are asked lo hand in their names to the Clachan hotel not later than Saturday, 20th December.\ ~ ~ The friends of Miss Betty MacKay, who hss been 0 fre- quent visitor here, will be glad to hear she is doing very well in Scotland, where she is spending 0 year as exchange teacher ln one of the schools. She expects to return to the Pacific Coast next June. c ~ c Mr Bantam's appeal for 0 mate in our last week's issue did not go long unanswered, for Nr. C. E. Sherman, 20th Street, answered the call and provided a Mrs. Bantam on Monday aft- ernoon. The pair are now well snd happy, and will form one of the prizes to be drawn in the Legion raffle on 23rd December. Incidentally it should be men- tioned that bantams regard an earwig as 0 choice morsel, and pursue these insects with vigor snd precision.c» Mrs, S. Cullington was a tea hostess yesterday afternoon at her home on Radcliff Avenue. ~ \ Principal and Mrs. G. E. Brealey, 13th and Fulton, expect to spent Christmas with llIr. Brealey's daughter, Miss Doris Brealey in Los Angeles. c c ~ Mrs. V. F. Johncox entertain- ed at 0 bridge and tea on Wed- nesday afternoon, Dec. 3rd, at her home on 31st Street, in aid of the West Vancouver Elks Christmas Cheer Fund in the West Van. News. Mrs. L. B. Reid snd Mrs. H. Lang poured. The sum of $12.00 wss made, which is acknowledged in this issue of the iNews. ~ ~ \ W. D. Watson's car skidded and turned upside down on the Marine Drive near Cspilano Road as he was driving to town on Monday morning. Miss Jean Watson and Nr. and Mrs. A. E. Young, who were with him, were badly shaken up and bruised, as was llir. IVatson. Miss Watson and ikIr. Young also received slight cuts. The auto was very little damaged. \ ~ Mrs. Gibson and Miss Norah Gibson of Vancouver, spent the week end at the Clachan hotel. o ~ ~ Mrs. A. N. Edmond, Radcliff Avenue, was confined to her home last week through sick- ness. WEST YAH PIIAINACY 1402 Mccblo Duce The Slur» of Sccrke. Wo deliver Phoo» Wcct 27 Emccgcacy Phoo» Wool 221 (Aficr 0 y.m.) ! lu huciuccc iu Wcsl Vcu. 10 Years. C. J. Overington BARBER la Ncc Sioco Mociuc Dcicc ul isis Ncxl Jcucncc Mous Bloc» Expert Work--Logic', Cans»ca Gcuucmcu Phouc Wc»l 126 for uppoluimcul FUEL VERNON FEED STORE A. G SEARLE Phoo» Wc»i 0 Next door to Theatre Fuel and BuiMing Supplies. Rcs Phone Bourn»too Wc»i 267L Fcco E. S. PEARCE Ivindow Shade Specialist Suu Aouiugu Curl»in Rods 1 gas Muciuc Dc. Piciurc Pcumlug Coc 10th Si. Ploy K Bus»l, Phone % ccl 20 THE Handy Ann Shoppe Duuduluc~scb ood Muclac TOYS CHRISTIIAS CARDS-SEALS -TAGS -- FANCY TWINE-- POCKET KNIVES. Eic. Dry Goods -- Hurd»«co Stationery -- Scbool Supplies. Reasonable yciccu. Orders i»bc» oud delivered ~fice 4 y.m. TEA COFFEE COCOA Cedar Wood ....... $3.75 cord Fir Blocks forfurnace.... $3.75 cord Bush Fir ...... $7.00 cord Phone North 379 Miss I. Parkyn of Vancouver, has purchased Miss Legh'0 lots on 14th Street. The beautiful fur coat worn by Miss Laura Edmond in "Tilly of Bloomsbury" was loaned by the Hollyburn Fur Store. ~ l C It may be of interest to IVest Vancouver residents to know that Mrs. Burke, widow of the late Captain Burke, who recently died from exposure in the North Country, is a sister of hire. J. Little, Dundarave.\ \ \ Tea Cup Shower A teacup shower was given by Miss Vivian Jackman last Mon- day evening at her home at 22nrl ard Palmerston in honor of lhliss Ida I'orter, who is to be married this month The gift box was white with pink ribbons and orange blossoms. Mrs. H. G. Sel. wood presided at the urns. The invited guests were: bliss Ida Porter, Mrs, H. G. Selwood, hiiss G, Lawson, bliss F.. Millard, Miss C. Wilson, Miss H. Ritchie, Miss K. )Vilson, Miss F, Herrin, Miss K. Wenmoth, Miss D. Parting- ton. Miss K. Yates, Miss E. Nairn, 51iss J, McLaren, Miss I. Brealey, llirs. Jackmen, Miss i~nard. A MODERN GIFT Have You Seen It? A NEIV ROYAL PORTABLE TYPEWRITER Advanced in design, added features, simpler, handier. decidedly easier to operate, sturdier, yet compact. A small deposit will hold one. Your choice of colors. Terms arranged. WEST VANCOUVER PHARXIACY Ager.ts ~ ~ c Death of Louis G. Sellers The death of Louis George Sellers of IVest Bay took Disco last Sunday. The deceased, who was in his 61st year, leaves to mourn his passing his wife. Funeral services were held at 2:80 p. m. from the Elks'all in Vancouver under the auspices of B.P.O.Elks No. I, Rev. A. Harding Pnest officiating. In- terment wss made in Ocean View Burial Park. FOR SCBOOL TRUSTEE Mr. G. IV. H. Jackson, CN., 1370 Heywood Avenue, will be a candidate for School Trustee at the forthcoming election. Mr. Jackson has been resident 20 years in the municipality and is well qualified to carry out the duties of School Trustee. The sunrise on Monday morn- ing was one of the most beauti- ful ever seen in West Vancou- ver. The eastern sky was an un- usually deep red, which was re- flected on the slopes of Holly- burn Ridge. 31ount Baker and the mountains of the Olympic Range stood out clear over Van- couver. On Sunday evening the frogs were to be heard croaking in the ditches, and on Monday night the thermometer register- ed 54 degrees. It is to be hoped that this unusually mild weather «dl continue. Local and Personal 0