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0001 list l fct ls iil A Weekly Newspaper m rr W r rrrm~rrr VQh Hr w FRIDAY, MARCH 20th, 1931 ~ No. 43 Vol. V SIX PAGES HOLLYBURN P.O., WEST VANCOUVER; B.C., i J CO811IUNITY SPIRIT Editorials have from time to time appeared in this paper I dealing with the cultivation of a community spirit, which, put in practice, finds expression chiefly in the residents of a municipality or town buying locally. In this connection, we would quote the following story taken from a recent Old Country publication: r A villager in the West of England had received a gratu- ity and decided to set himself up as a fishmonger. Among thc c people upon whom he called in the hope of getting custom c was the local clergyman. P "I'm sorry," the vicar said, "but I'm afraid I shall be unable to be a customer of yours. You see, I get my fish fresh from town." a The man opened his shop and did quite well; but he ceased P to attend the parish church. One day the vicar called on him ii to ascertain the reason. c "Well, sir," the fishmonger replied, "after you told me you got your fish fresh from town, I bought a wireless set. Now I get my sermons fresh from town." r In quoting this story, we do not wish to cast any reflec- tions on the clergy, who, contrary to this vicar, are usually great supporters of all community el?ort, Nor do we wish to endorse the fishmonger in his mingling of worldly matters and the things of the Spirit. But there are two great lessons to be drawn from it, the first being that we cannot take everything and give nothing. Nobody ever received the support of his fellows without in turn supporting them. Even in the iron discipline of the army the officer has a duty to his men, as they have a duty to him. It is their duty to follow their oificer's lead, as it is his duty to look after their comfort first before his own. Every war can produce instances of officers being shot by their own men fpr failure in this respect. 0 And the principle extends to material things. A business which is not looked after will not yield a profit to its owner, and a municipality which is not supported by its residents soon retrogrades and the value of their property consequently drops. To this principle there are no exceptions, for it is one - ~ rW thsduudamental laws of nature.. We shall learn the second lesson to be derived from this little story by asking ourselves why the fishmonger did not carry fresh fish? The answer, of course, is simply that there were many besides the vicar who dealt in town, and sa the dealer had no calls for that particular commodity, And right there we come up against a fundamental law, not of nature, but of business; also it is one to which, again, there is so ex- ception. A storekeeper, being in business for profit and not for fun, stacks just those articles for which there is a call, fi and no more. Therefore--and this is the second lesson- we can buy locally and cheaply in the exact proportion in which we deal locally, and no more. Many a truth is spoken in jest, and in this case there are two truths, which it will pay us well to digest, for they are the corner-stones on which the well-being and progress of every municipality are built up. CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT Few activities in West Van- couver merit so much favorable comment or have so much influ- ence on the community spirit as that fostered by music. In the very early stages of our municipal development it was music that contributed largely to the very happy soci- able spirit that has always char- acterized West Vancouver. With this in view it is not surprising that musical events are always well supported and it is gratifying to the executive and members of our choral soci- ety to know that the majority of the concerts meet the approv- al of our most exacting critics. It is safe to say that the last concert of the season to take place on Monday evening, March 30th, at the High School audi- torium will bring to a climax one of the most brilliant seasons in the history of the society. A glance through the program which appears in this issue will convince our readers that the West Vancouver Society still maintains its reputation for pre- senting everything that is best in music. Our own orchestra will be in attendance at this concert and will be under the able direction of Miss Margaret Mclntyre, add- ing considerably to the evening' performanca IRST NARROIVS BRIDGE IJP IN VICTORIA On Friday last, Reeve Leyland ppearing before the Private ills Committee of the House ln onnection with the First Nar- ows Bridge Act laid stress on he point that the City of Van- ouver and North Shore Muni- ipalities were all in favor of the rinciple of a bridge across the irst Narrows, though some had uggested modifications to the mendments as originally pro- osed. He pointed out that these bjections had now been over- ome by agreement that any onds guaranteed by the Muni- ipalities should effect the bor- owing powers in the same way s the floating of other bonds or Public Works, and that a hree-fifths majority instead of straight majority would be re- uired. He did not anticipate hat the Municipalities would be alled upon to guarantee |any onds, and doubtless the inten- on behind any such suggestion was that if more money than ow anticipated might be requir- d, it could be obtained at a low rate of interest if guaranteed by Municipalities, thus reducing verhead costs, and making even more remote the possibility of he Municipalities being called pon to redeem. Reeve Leyland xpressed his personal opinion s being opposed to the guaran- teaitflf'at Bridge oondsr uiiless nder exceptional circumstances. The Reeve quoted figures howing that over ten and a half million people and over four mil- on three hundred thousand ehicles had crossed the Second Narrows Bridge since its con- truction and that in 1929 over ve and one-half million people, nd over a million and a quarter ehicles had used the Second Narrows Bridge and the North nd West Vancouver Ferries. The Committee was very much mpressed with these figures. A very woeful picture was also out- lined to the Committee as to the present condition of many indus- tries on the North Shore and the serious inconvenience being borne by the motor travelling public, who relied wholly on the North Vancouver Ferries. He stated that business houses in Vancouver who had created ex- tensive connections with the North Shore were sufi'ering, as were also those who had heavy investments in the many sum- mer resorts. He referred to the immense increase in traffic that would soon take place as the re- sult of the completion of the Powell River Highway, and the possibility of the Marine Drive being eventually extended to Squamish, Garibaldi and Lilloo- et In mentioning these facts, Reeve Leyland pleaded that no unreasonable obstacles be placed in the way of private capital ne- gotiating for the construction of a project of such magnitude at a time when the public purse was impoverished. He laid stress on the point that the building of a bridge would assist industries which were now able to produce at much lower cost than had been possible for many years, at the same time creating payrolls which is highly desirable in these days of serious unemploy- mcnt. In conclusion, he pointed out that a clause in the original Bill provided that any agreement with the Bridge Company must be approved by the Dominion v'ASSESS5IENT ROLLS SHOIV TAXATIOV ON $7,602,256 Following sittings of the court of revision, assessment rolls have been completed and total value of lands and improvements in this municipality set at $7r 602,256. Assessed value of tax- able lands is $3i093,463 and im- provements, which are not sub- ject to taxation, are valued at $3823,620. It is announced by Reeve J. B. Leyland that the mill rate for the coming year will probably be struck next week. SCHOOL BOARD NOTES A letter was read from the Secretary of the Police~ sion advising that it was the in- tention to form a St. John' Ainbulance Class and that the Council had undertaken to pay the fee of $8.00 in the case of some of the Municipal employees and asking if the Board would consider the same in regard to some of the teachers. It was re- solved that a copy of this letter be sent to the principals, stating that the Board woukl pay the fee of any teachers who take this course and qualify for cer- tificates. Report from Dr. Nash for the month of February was read; received and filed. Ran~ from?i-, W'ubbin for the month of February was read: received and filed. Reports were submitted fram Inspector Pollock; laid on the table. A letter was read from the High School Students'ssocia- tion asking permission to pre- sent a play m the auditonum on the evening of Friday, April 24th, at which an admission fee would be charged. It was resolv- ed that permission be granted. A letter was read from the High School Students'ssocia- tion asking for the use of the auditorium and lunch room on the evening of Friday, March 27th, for a basketball tourna- ment. It was resolved that this request be granted, and the As- sociation directed to see that the auditorium and lunch room are left in the same condition in which they are found. The Secretary was directed to take up with the Pacific Stages the matter of overcrowding of the school bus running from Whytecliff, with a view to hav- ing a number of pupils above the ordinary capacity of the school bus travel on the regular pas- senger bus leaving Caulfeilds at 8:23. It was resolved that the Board authorize the purchase of a bass horn and set of drums for the School Band. Trustee Mr. Jackson submit- ted draft plan of improvements to grounds of Inglewood school It was resolved that this matter be given further cozmideration by the Grounds Committee. 4A e w«'r w cs o5v -%h: ~ CO3HNG EVENTS Saturday, April 11th--Side of Work; St. Anthony's Altar Society in the Messinger Block. A \V VWW Government, the City of Van- couver and the three North Shore Municipalities, and he could not conceive that these bodies could unanimously agree to a project which vras financial- ly unsound. Mr. Gordon Robson, Municipal solicitor, dealt with the objec- tion that had been raised as to he interpretation that the Bill would give an exclusive franch- ise. In giving his support to the Bridge project, he clearly point- ed out that the Bill under dis- cussion would not prevent the Municipalities from negotiating with any other Company, stat- ing that the Legislature had al- ready granted powers to two Companies for a similar project. He drew the attention of the Private Bills Committee to the fact that the 51unicipalities con- cerned were now in agreement, and if the amendment were ap- proved by the Legislature would doubtless be prepared to enter into negotiations with the Bridge Company. In closing his argument he averred that stipu- lations as to dimensions would surely lay exclusively in the hands of the Federal Govern- ment, as the structure would crixvs a navigable water-way, and the federal Government Com- mission had made their recom- mendations in 19a6 Mr. Jack Loutet, M.LA., while raising no objections to the Bill with amendments as now modi- fied, felt that if the sponsors for the Bill entertained any ides of placing another Bridge across the Second Narrows, that such a proposition should in no way be permitted to prejudice the negotiations which were now under way with the Dominion Government. Any scheme of a private Company for re-placing the Second Narrows Bridge should first be submitted for the approval of the Burrard Inlet Tunnel and Bridge Company. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Baskel.ball On Tuesday a boys basketball team visited Ladner. The game was very close throughout. The score was 4-3 at half time and 11-7 when the final whistle blew, in favor of West Vancouver. On the evening of Friday, March 27, there will be a bask- etball tournament in the audi- torium of the high school. This tournament in which both the High School and the Ex-High teams will meet visiting teams will officially close the local season. Football On March 10th, West Vancou- ver High opposed Britannia Commercial in a well-contested soccer game at Cambie Street grounds. The final whistle saw the score showing 2-all and 20 minutes of overtime play failed to break the tie. It was a good game all the way and both teams played good football, al- though in the second half West Van, had the edge on the play. This game was to decide who should meet South Vancouver High in the finals, but the tie score makes a replay necessary, which will take place on Thurs- day, March 19. BRIDGE AND WHIST BY DUNDARAVE LADIES'HOIR Next Tuesday, March 24th, at --4:30 p. m., the Canadian Legion Hall will be the scene of varied activity, when the Dundarave Ladies'hoir will present a Soc- ial Evening of Bridge, Whist, and musical items, Prizes of a very attractive nature have been donated, and are being offered for all competitive card playing. The musical program following will be of a decidedly interesting nature. Refreshments will be served and those who wish will be given the opportunity to con- clude the evening with dancinjf. It is hoped that all who can will join with the choir in making this evening a success, and all athose interested are cordially in- ~I'ited to attend. "CHAI,ET" SHINGLES The North Vancouver Saw- mills are introducing to the North Shore market "Chalet" Brand shingles, an export shingle at a local price, Price announcement will be made in our next issue. See advertise- ment on another page. IV. J. Cliiford was informed bv the council that D.i 5574141 might be purchased by him from the municipality within the next ten days for $n00 cash plus $8 conveyance fee. The matter of tires for the fire truck was referred by the council to the chairman of the fire committee with power to act. The Hallyburn Public Library Board was advised by the coun- cil that they would receive a grant of $25.00. Ct'rculatiyfgin fhg District of West Vancouver-Ambleside, Hollyburyf, Westoyf, Dundaravg $1.00 per year. CypreSS Park, CafJlfeild, WhyigCliff, Ef4. Newsstands fic per Copy