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0001 'r V'qr k Vh V q~qsrr r s sqqssktq Is* krsr t ~'q@s ~k'r s ~'A's *s rrs :rr ~ .'1 ~' r" rrW rr.k rr r'r r :r..pr".'/ r« ~ rrrrr v ~ ~rrr r- 'rrq r'r cr s r rrrrrrr~rsrrrr .*rr rrrr,qs r"r rr ~ THE WEST VAN NEWS REEVE IIRLhb I IONS'ATF, BRII)GE In response to requests from quite a number of our residents we take pleasure in republishing a letter from Reeve Leyland re the Lion's Gate Bridge which ap- peared in the Province newspa- per under date of 30th Januaiy. The letter is as follows: "Destiny of the North Shore is inseparable to that of the whole of Vancouver," said the reeve. "I am opposed to amalga- mation of the three municipali- ties on the North Shore, as this would only be a makeshift ar- rangement, pending amalgama- tion with Vancouver, with which I am in hearty accord." "The First Narrows bridge is no more a 1Vest Vancouver pro- ject than the Burrard Street bridge is a Kitsilsno aflsir," he continued. "The proposed bridge is a major factor in future de- velopment of the whole of Great- er Vancouver and the province, and will benefit all citizens." I.ogical Residential Area "True, West Vancouver is a logical residential area for the growing population of Vancou- ver," he observed. "It is one 'of the city's greatest assets, now only partly available because of lack of proper transportation. Industries are prohibited in West Vancouver be cause it is realized that West Vancouver'8 future lies in its development as a residential area for the benefit of Greater Vancouver." "But, a First Narrows bridge should in no way be confused with the Second Narrows bridge, or its equivalent, the latter being essential for development of in- dustries of great importance to the expansion of Vancouver. South shore waterfrontage is now taken up and the Second Narrows bridge open up many miles on the North Shore of un- developed waterfrontsge for use of new industries." Makes Comparison "The logical point, however, for SO per cent of the highway traffic to the North Shore is over a bridge to be constructed at the First Narrows," Reeve Leyland contended. "By com- paring respective locations of the two bridges, serving differ- ent interests, and with regard to the centre of activities of the North and South shores, the First Narrows would be shorter by approximately four miles each way, and one can readily apprec. iate the strategic position that a First Narrows crosing would have in developing quick com- munication between the two shores. "From s provincial viewpoint, the First Narrows bridge opens up easy access for tourists to the playground of the North Shore, Howe Sound and the interior," he stated. "Immediate exten- sion of the North Shore High- way along the shores of Howe Sound to Garibaldi Park is im- perative to encouragement of this tourist traffic. "The First Narrows bridge and extended highway would place Gsribalco Park within four hours'otor journey from Van- couver and bring to this city a stream of tourist dollars. Gari- baldi Park would become 'the Banif of the coast'nd another magniilcent attraction for Great- er Vancouver and British Col- umbia generally " Scenic Route Sugegsted By continuing the Garibaldi Highway a short distance to Lil- looet, motorists could tour Gari- baldi Park, returning by the Cariboo liighway, cresting one of the most attractive scenic motor routes in the world. Tour ist dollars spent in the interior would gravitate back to Vancou- ver through trade channels, he explained. "At present, Vancouver is at SEE OUR VALENTINES 1 cent to 15 cents 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. GARDENS and GARDENING By NINA G. HlyPI', Landscape Architect esses k is i woe si s u. I c Amrkss scsssi si Lassscsss Anskssiss~s. ass Sr Nsiisssi ~csss Skrks. visable to have a thermometer in the bed and look at it during the warmest part of the day. If the thermometer shows too much heat raise the sash alight- ly, say a couple of inches for an hour or so. Before the plants are set out in the open it is necessary to harden them oif. This is easi- ly accomplished if the hot bed contains no other tender plants. To do this simply raise the sash a few inches each evening, in- creasing the height each night until the sash may be taken off entirely. If other plants are in the beds, it will be necessary to set the celery, cabbage and cauli- flower or other bedding size plants out in a coldframe for hardening otf. NoTE Ts r ikq iii «ssi It ~ si ~ s so s rq silo ~ ae si sil s Ss is sl is solwas. The q tkss si ~ i SSr sssd s tS Ikr k cs ~ of th ESISo . VS s lli sq~t i ~ lr lssw ss ii ~ Ssr ~ rssis i Sml ri ~ st~~ J DUNDARAVE SCHOOI. Class Iuaders Dn)sion 4A I, Dale Ericksen and Martha Von Zuben. Division 4B 1, Elsie Robbins 2, Cathenne Hirst Division 3A 1, Ruth McLeod 2, Marion McNeil. Division 3B 1, Donald Griffith, 2, Olive Robbins. Division 2A I, Alma Skerton Division 2B I Jeannie Allen Division 1A I, John Coney. Division 18 I Norman Ogden 2, Audrey HolBiday 3, Stewart Currie. "Do you know how to make a peach cordial y'Sure;send her some candy." A hotbed is really nothing more than a cold frame into which artificial heat has been introduced in a simple manner, usually by placing a layer of horse manure in the bottom. The material ferments and produces heat, The more firmly it is pack ed in, the longer it will produce the necessary warmth. After you have deckted upon the size you irish to make your hotbed, dig out a pit to a depth of two and a half or three feet, the same size ss the hotbed frame. The site chosen should of course be a well drained one so that the hole will not fill with water and prevent the material from fermenting. The frame should be set into the hole so that only a few inches remains above the level of the soil. The horse manure should then be packed in up to within about six inches of the top. A couple of inches of good rich soil should be placed on top of the manure. The part of the frame project- ing above ground should be well banked with fresh manure or leaves and covered with soil to hold the manure or leaves in place. This will prevent cold air from entering the hotbed and will also serve to keep the heat in. The first of the vegetables to start in the hotbed are celery, cabbage and cauliilower. These should be sown during the month of February, preferably during the first part of the month. Sow the cabbage and cauliflower seeds in rows about four inches apart, and the celery about two inches apart. As soon as the plants have shown two or three leaves, they should be thinned out to stand about four inches apart. During the germination period of the seeds it is not necessary to ventilate the bed unless the temperature goes above 70 de- grees. For safety sake it is ad- SECOND NARROWS BRIDGE PETITION The granting of the petition now being circu- lated is the only means whereby the Second Narrows Bridge can be restored by temporary means within a few months. There is no other way, for without this enabling Act of Parliament nothing can be done. The passing of this Act will in no way hinder or delay the making of such improvements to the present structure as mzy be mutually satisfactory to sll interests. LOUIS D. TAYLOR, Mayor of Vancouver City E. H. BRIDGMAN, Mayor of North Vancouver City W. H, WOODS, Reeve Noiqh Vancouver District J. B. LEYLAND. Reeve West Vancouver Disuict Buy Macleau'3 Orange Pekoe Tea at February B, 193l. Ol'EN FOIIIlkl 31EETING An Open Forum for West Van- couver wss inaugurated st the Orange Hall last Sunday after- noon. Professor Hill-Tout was in the chair and explained the way in which an Open Forum was run snd the educational value of such discussions. Angus Mcinnes, M.P. for South Vancouver, wss the speak- er, snd his subject "Some phases of the unemployment situation," which he dealt with in a clear and able manner. Quoting Mr. Lloyd George as having said that our present troubles were largely due to the abundance of wealth, (goods, not money), the speaker declared that the pro- duction of goods in all commercL sl countries hsd been in excess of consumption. The only permanent cure, he declared, to be a fundamental change in our present economic system, so that goods will be produced for use instead of for profit. For present alleviation of the situation he suggested the extending of the Old Age Pen- sion scheme and shortening of the hours of labor. At the close of the discussion the chairman asked for nomina- tions for a committee of seven to organize and carry on the Open Forum and the following were elected: Mrs. Selwood, Mrs. Sherman, Messrs. H. Davison, H. Gleed, H. Jones, E. 5iinions and V, Nightingale. The next meeting will be held at the Orange Hall on Sunday, February 15th, at 3 p. m., speak- er and sub)ect to be announced later. Ho|lyburn I THEATRE FRIDAY and SATURDAY "Rookery Nook" The BURRARD LAUNDRY issaisq For I'eopls Who Ars Particular Agent for SWAN BROS., DRY CI.EANERS Tllnili ST. ss4 ST. DAVIDS North Vancouver Phone North 1310. West Van. Representative F. RIVERS I'hone 1Vest 410L lLW. Savory Miss P Neale was hostess to the Girls'ridge Club last Mon- day at the home of Mrs. G. Gem- ill, 15th and Esquimalt. Miss M. Johnston won the first prize, the consolation prize going to Miss L. Johnston. Those present were Mrs. A. Bean, Mrs. Crane and the Misses D, Corbett, Stover, L Johnston, M. Johnston, V. Cle- ment, C. Thomas and P. Neale. Dainty refreshments were serv- ed at the close of the evening, the 'end of the trail as far as tourists are concerned s particu larly unfortunate position, snd one which loses for us every year many visitors. Incidentally, building of First Narrows bridge and construction of the highway would also help solve the unem- ployment problem. "I understand the First Nar- rows bridge has a proposed span of 1400 feet and a clearance a- bove highwster of 200 feet, giv- ing greater sesroom for ships than many similar bridges in other parts of the world," con- cluded Reeve Leylsnd. 'These other bridges have in no wsy proved s hazard to shipping. One must also face the fact, that ferry traffic, both to North snd West Vancouver, is increasing as a hazard to ships using our har- bor, particularly in winter when fogs sre prevalent. A First Nar- rows bridge would eliminate this menace." 1443 Marine Drive Ambleside Phone West 340 Evenings, 1Vest 143 Real Estate Finance and Insurance Buy Home Products Stratton'B Bakery I isa Sissies Drive I'hoss Wast 22 for BREAD, CAKES, PASTRY If you can t get Bread at the stores l Phone West 27 your home-owned grocery ~,'