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0001 A Weekly Newspaper Circulatirrtrirr the District of West Vancouver-Ambleside, Hollyburn, Weston, Durtdarave 51.00 per year. Cypress Park, Caulfeild, Whytecliff, Etc. Newest dll6c per copy SIX PAGES HOLLYBURN P.O., WEST VANCOUVER, B.C., FRIDAY, FEB. 20th, 1931 ~ No. 39 THE 1930 I'INANCIAI, STATFMENT OF THF. MUNICIPALITY Thc financial statement for 1930 of the municipality, which has just been published, is generally speaking, a very satisfactory one, especially in view of the general depression which obtained afl through the past year. The results of this depression were reflected in the col- lections, as might be expected. In 1928 the percentage col- lected was 79, which fell in 1929 to 76. The 1930 councfl In figuring their estimates based their calculations on 75 per cent. of the taxes being paid, which would appear to have been con- servative. As events turned out, however, the actual percent- age was only 72. Fortunately arrears in taxes amounted to 42.6'i~ instead of the 38'I» expected, so that the grand total of collections fell only 6359 below the total estimate. It would seem from this that the recent brighter prospects for West Vancouver had their effect In making property owners wish to retain their equities. The revenue for the year actually exceeded the expenditure by 56,013.88, due chiefly to the sub- stantial increase in water rates over operating costs. The council throughout the year followed a policy of very strict economy, and it was this which largely enab!ed them to make such a good showing at the end of the year. While the estimated expenditure was figured out at 6234,819, the actual expenditure was only 5224,298, to which was added the sum of 52,001.00 to the Civil Service Commissioner for Superan- nuation and 64,461 for various recovered or recoverable ex- penditures. This enabled them to make a repayment of 53,300 off the unpaid bank loan, being additional to 510,000 already paid oif, which sum represented the proceeds of a road by-law. The hank loan was thus reduced from 551,800 at the end of 1929 to 538,500, which is very satisfactory, a great deal of adverse comment having been expressed the past few years at the frozen nature of the loan. Credit for the saving in expenditures goes mainly to the School Board, who spent 64,376 less than the estimates, and the board of works, whose expenditures were 52,565 below what had been figured on. a . e». ThsSetxfqtLbada,yezy. ttoott veer. having maintained their usual schedule throughout the twelve months, durins which 900,000 passengers were carried. While some of the increase is no doubt due to the Second Narrows bridge being closed a considerable portion of the year, it is not entirely so, and the 57,000 operating surplus turned over to the municipality re- flects great credit on those responsible. The municipality appears to be in good financial condition, the excess of assets over liabilities standing at 5930,206, an increase of 592,240 oyer last year's figure. This fact together with the markedly strong position of the sinking fund was undoubtedly responsible for the water bond issue of 5166,000 being sold 101.061, a higher rate than has ever been obtained for West Vancouver securities. The strength of the sinking fund has always been a sub- ject for satisfaction. We note the value of the securities which make up the fund have increased 510,000 during the year, and are now on the basis of par 533,164.97 over the amount re- quired. There are few places of its size in B.C. which at this time can produce such a statement, and we in West Vancouver can go forward with our feet on a firm foundation and looking forward with confidence to that bright future which will short- ly open for us. EGION W. A. TO GIVE L.O.L. No. 2990 BRIDGE-TEA L.O.L. No. 2990 held its regu- The bridge-whist tea which is lar meeting last Tuesday evening being given by the W. A. of the in the Orange Hall. A committee meetmg will be Canadian Legion in the Legi heN next Thursday night, 26th Memorial Hall on Thursday aft- February, to arrange a program ernoon, February 26th, promises for the next regular meeting on to be a very enjoyable affair, 3«March, when a large num- Mrs, J. B. Leyland has consented be I visiting members will bepresen t topour teaand wfllbeassisted on Mends for K I e ge et Kernsdale who is secretari'onvention which ts bemg held treasurer of the Women's P " in that city, incial Command. They are expected to return The tea tables will be decorat- this evening. m ed with daffodils and yellow candles and during the tes hour DEI.EGATION TO a short program of music and INTERVIEIV E. A. BEATTY folk dancing will be given. It is hoped that those who cannot The council at their meeting come for bridge will come in fot'n IVednesday evening appointed the tsa hour. Tables msy be re- Peeve Leylsnd with Councillors served by phoning Mrs. River» I.'ickinson,Fd'esandGarthorne West 410L. re a dclegat'on io represent IVest Vancouver at the approaching The regular monthly meeting meeting of the three North of the Women's Auxiflary of the Shore counc!Is with E. A. Beatty, Canadian Legion will be held in K.C., prcsidcnt of the Canadian the Legion Memorial hall on Pacific Rsflway. The object of Monday afternoon, February 23, the meeting is to discuss railway at 2:15. matters. t te st Orchestral Society Concert 'yl~& ANNUAL BALI The three North Shore police forces are uniting to give their first annual ball tonight (Fri- day) in the K of P hall North Vancouver; Nrs, J. B. Leyland and Mrs. E. H. Bridgman have consented to act as patronesses. An eight-piece orchestra under the baton of Len Chamberlain will provide the music, and Cap- tain C. J. Archer, West Vancou- ver police commissioner, has kindly consented to act as mast- er of ceremonies. The grand march will be at 9 p. m. sharp and dancing will continue to I a. m. A detachment of pipers from the Vancouver City Police Pipe Band will be on hand to take part in the entertainment. A special West Vancouver ferry bus has been chartered to provide transportation for those without cars from the hall to West Bay after the dance. Legion Notes Colonel IV. W. Foster will give his celebrated lecture on "The War" next slonday evening, 23rd February, at 8:15 p. m., in the Legion Hall. Colonel Ftxster is a widely known speaker and hk address will be well worth hear- ing. A hearty invitation is ex- tended to afl members of the branch, ex-service men, and the public generally to attend the lecture. There will be a s'.Iver collection There wifl be a smoker next Friday evening, 27th instant, at 8 p. m. In the I.egion hall.R. P. IVoodward was advised by the council that the mains in his district had now been cleared of clogging matter and his serv- ice would now be found to be both ckar and ample, The council accepted the cash offer of Fred byelsh of 5450.00 plus 68.00 conveyance fee for D. L. 817-26. Mss Marion,Copp, Asti»ong Artii gt HORTICULTURAL ASSN. At the Dundarave Hall on the evening of Tuesday the 17th, a large number of enthusiasts of the cult of Adam braved the ele- ments to meet George Moore, eminent judge and practical ex- ponent of the garden beautiful. The president, K. A. Ray, in introducing Mr. Moore, gave a brief outline of the activities of the Association and invited afl citizens of the municipality to become members. For the sum of 81 a member was entitled to 10 entries at each show free of charge, free admission to exhibi- tions and an association with others equally interested in the development of their individual gardens and the besutifcation of the municipality. Mr. Moore dis- claimed afl pretentions to lectur- ing, but for an hour dealt ex- haustively with gardens, flowers and fruits also the ideal boule- vard, problems of seed and graft, until afl had received the desired information and advice. A pleasing incident took place when Mr. Moore was presented on behalf of the directors and members, with a beautiful silver flower vase, a token of appreci- ation of his many valued servic- es extending over a period of 11 years. The presentation was gracefufly made by Nrs. K A. Ray, wife of the president. L. Burley received the congratula- tions of the meeting on his rec- ent appointment to the director- ate of the B. C. Fairs Associa- tion. On the motion of Director Stitt a hearty vote of thanks wss awarded the lecturer, after which tea and refreshnients were served, which had been pro- vided by Vice President Mrs. G. D. Elgar, Directors 51rs. Barker, Mrs. 5isson snd Nrs. Ncguaker. COUNCIL iVOTES/-- J. M Ranton wss advised that a buflding'gtkm of the dwelling he proposed to erect in D.I 430- 31-14 with a 4termit from the building inspector attached, should accompany his request for access to the lot. R. Kinloch was informed by the council that the work on King's Avenue applied for by him had been done. A ktter wss received by the council from the Vancouver postmaster in reply to their in- quiry re the delay in the mail service in which that official ad- vised them he had sent on their inquiry to Ottawa w'ho had the entire control of the matter. Permission was granted the council by the engineer of North Vancouver District to place s water main on the Keith Road bridge. The following matters were re ferred to the engineer by the council: 1. W. Astley. Path to Pacific Stage steps. Power to act. 2. G. Tanner. Work. 3. L Burley, 28th Street, south of Beflevue. Report. 4. H. Child. Creek 775-8. Re- 6. Police Commission. Park- ing space, 22nd Street. The engineer made reports to the council on the following ques- tions: 1. 'Notice to assistant; Hire of crane; Adjustment with Rich- ards, Akroyd 43 Gall; Saving on laying pipe by u»e of crane Re- arrangement of work. AU of these were approved. 2. Cost of drainage 525, North of Kings, IVest of 24th. An ex- penditure not over that sum authorized. 3. Sidewalk 69.00. An expend- iture not over 69 authorized. 4. Drainage D.L. 557-4-8. Re-, ferred to the'ngineer for fur- ther report and for a report on drainage of Travers generality. 5. Culvert. iVow repaired. Re- ceived and filed. 6. Storm water. Tide valve required. Cost 835.00. An expenditure not over 535 authorizetL 7. Inglewood east of 11th St. Cost 664.00. An expenditure not over 664 authorized. 8. House permit, D.I 657-1-1. Referred back to engineer. It was decided by the council to purchase a ear for the use of A. Gracey, price 612o.00, to be debited pro rata to the depart- ments under his care, and that an allowance of 520.00 per month be allowed him and the various departments debited ac- cordingly. SCOTFLhH bOCIETY Tonight (Friday) the regular monthly meeting wiU be held in the Clachan. Professor Frederic G. C. Iyood will lecture on "Bar- rie and His Worka" Messrs. Lowdon and MacDonald will sing Attention is dravrn to adver- tisement of Military Whist Drive to be held in the Clachan on Sat- urday, the 28th February. The proceeds will go to the Benevolent fund.