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0001 A Weekly Newspaper Circulatiffgipf thg District nf West Vapfcouvgr=Ambleside, Hollyburn, Wcstopf, DNpfdapYJvg 31.00 per year. CypreSS Park, Caulfeild, Whytecliff, EtC. Newsstands Sc per Copy &&Vol. VI SIX PAGES HOLLYBURN P.O., WEST VANCOUVER, B.C., FRIDAY, MAY 29, I931 No. I O', THE 51AY DAY CELEBRATION West Vancouver certainly "did itself proud," to quote a slang phrase, last Monday on the occasion of its first May Dsy, and the sincerest thanks of the whole municipality are due to those organizations and individuals to whom the great success of the whole celebration is due. There was not s dull moment from start to finish, and the sun shone brilliantly all day, resulting in the ferries and buses being taxed to capacity to carry the large number of persons who came to view the celebration. THE ROAD RACES The inter-school relay race was started promptly from Caulfeild at 9:10 a. m., the Hollyburn boys coming in first in the fast time of 23 minutes, 50 seconds. Pauline Johnson led at the end of the first mile by 15 yards, maintaining this lead until between 23rd and 22nd Streets, when they were passed by Hollyburn and the High School, who hsd been handicapped i/q minute, the latter being second st the tape. The Hollyburn team was composed of the following: John Fiddes, A. MacAulay, Jim Watson, Ted Russell, G. Hig- ginson, Jack Schuberg. The Delivery Boys'icycle Race was won by Charles Lauder of the West Van. Pharmacy, with John Barker oi Smith's Grocery second. Wingett Irish finished first in the Men's Open Mile with a strong burst of speed; Alfred Busst following him to the tape a few yards behind. Time 5 min. 4 3/5 sec. In the Roller Skating Races Fred Mclntosh was first and Norman Davidson second, among the boys; Pat Davidson snd Msisie Busst leading the Girls'ace at the tape in the order named. Following the races School Trustee T. E, W. Russell pre- sented the cups and prizes in front of the West Vsn. Pharmacy. SIODEL AIRCRAFT COMPETITION The flights were held in Ambleside Park at 10:30 a.m. and at 3 p. m., under the supervision of Frank Ellis. Paul Mat- thews'odel was first, staying in the air 95 seconds, that of Gordon Davidson being second with 61 seconds and Harry Davidson's thhd with 60 eecondih ~ 6 PARADE AND SPORTS The judges were faced with s hard task in choosing the winners for the parade prizes. The floats and autos were very good indeed, snd the costumes and decorated bicycles,scooters, etc., showed a great deal of painstaking and artistic effort. At 1 p. m. the parade, headed by the newly formed West Van- couver Schools Band, proceeded to Ambleside Park, where a crowd of between 3,000 and 4,000 people had assembled to view the proceedings. The May Queen's coach followed the band, and then came May Day officials and the royal party and at- tendants, decorated cars and floats, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Cube and Brownies. I Arrived at the grounds the royal party, consisting of Reeve Leyland escorting the May Queen, a herald, flower girls, crown bearer, maids of honor, guard of honor, Mrs, John Lawson and Mr. T. E. W. Russell, proceeded to the beautifully decorated platform. Mr. Russell, chairman of the May Dsy Committee in a short speach, introduced Mr. J. R. Mitchell is master of ceremonies, and Reeve Leyland also made a brief speech. There Peggy Barker was crowned May Queen by Mrs. John Lawson, wife of ex-Reeve John Lawson, pioneer resident of the Municipality. Then followed the national anthem, and a huge rocket was sent into the sky as a salute to West Vancouver's first May Queen. Reeve J. B. Leyland presented to Queen Peggy the golden key symbolical of the freedom of the municipality, and Mr. Russell on behalf of citizens of the municipality pre- sented her with s silver bracelet, suitably inscribed, ss s me- mento of the occasion. The ceremony of signing the parchment roll followed. This is s parchment record of the West Vancouver May Day festival and will be kept in the vault at the Municipal HalL Those having the honor of signing the roll were May Queen Peggy Barker, Maids of Honor May Armstrong and Jean Hill, Mrs. John Lawson and Reeve J. B. Leyland. Mrs. Lawson also was presented by the crown bearer'ith s corsage bouquet. One of the first duties of Queen Peggy was to present prizes to mothers of little tots who had won competitions in the Baby Clinic. The exhibition of folk and maypole dancing by school children which followed, was excellent, and was heartily ap- plauded. The May Queen accompanied by the royal party then left the grounds after inspecting the Scouts and Guides, and made s tom'f North Vancouver and West Vancouver as far as Horseshoe Bay, in the course of which she visited North Van- couver's May Queen, and placed flowers on the cenotaphs in the two Municipalities, also leaving flowers at the North Van- couver Hospital. The schools band, who for a newly formed organization, had done yeoman service in playing the parade to the park and supplying all the music there, likewise marched from the field, and were entertained with sandwiches and light refreshments through the kindness of Mr. and Mrs. K. A. Ray, During the queen's absence the sports were proceedeil with, taking up the remainder of the afternoon, and later the (Continued on Page 6) CONSFRVATIVES TO HOLD MEETING The West Vancouver Conser- vative Association is holding a meeting next Tuesday, 2nd June, at 8 p. m. in the Fortune Cup Inn. Important matters will come up before this meeting, and every member is asked to make a special point of attending. IVEST VANCOUVER SCHOOL BAND Several inquiries have been re- ceived regarding joining the school band. There are now 42 members in the band and it is the desire of those in charge to bring the membership up to fifty. Any boy or girl interested or wishing to join should get in touch with Mr. Condon or attend the practice Saturday morning any time between 9:30 and 11. A new class will be started and special instruction given during the summer. Those interested should make an effort to join now as it may be a couple of years before a new class is start ed. BABY COSIPETITION The High School Dining Room proved an ideal setting for this function. The four nurses looked very picturesque and business- iik« in,their «nifn~f and ()r. Millar and Dr. Kinsmen examin- ed and marked twenty-one babies on Saturday morning. The following babies received their prizes from the May Queen at Ambleside Park on May 25i Class I, up to six months-- Linda Ann Ridley, 1st; Ruby McGregor, 2nd. Class 2, up to I year-- Virginia Ward and Joanne Donna Clement, 1st. Coralie Holt and Baby Pollitt, 2nd. Class 3, up to 2 years-- Betty Bartlett and Don Gar- rard, 1st; Bevan Johnston, 2nd. )VEST VANCOUVER TENNIS CLUB The IVest Vancouver Tennis Club held an American Tourna- ment to celebrate the 24th of May, in which thirty-six mem- bers took part. The draw for partners resulted in the players being very evenly divided, and after an exciting struggle the prizes were won by Miss Flor- ence Achurch and H. C. Eccle- ston. There was s cessation in the play at I o'lock when the players joined the throngs on the Marine Drive and enjoyed watching the ikiay Day parade, after which lunch was served at the club and play resumed. In the evening the majority of the players attended the dance at the High School and it is con- sidered the day wss one of the most successful and enjoyable in the history of the club. MAY DAY COMSIITTFE TO MEET A meeting of the Msy Day committee will be held on Wed- nesday evening st 7:SO sharp, June 3rd, at the Municipal Hall. It is particularly requested that sll sub-committees submit their fiinsl reports in writing and that all outstanding accounts be sub- mitted for settlement. 25 yard dash, boys 5 and under --1st, Bud Curley; 2nd, Jack IViflington. 25 yard dash, girls 6 and under --1st, Patsy Stainsby; 2nd, Joc- eline Vance. 25 yard dash, boys 6 years- 1st, Ronald MacAulay; 2nd, John Hailstone. 25 yard dash, girls 6 years- 1st, Evelyn Cook; 2nd, Kathleen Lowden. 25 yard, egg snd spoon, boys 6 and 7 years--1st, Bobby Wil- liamson; 2nd, Billy HilL 25 yard, egg and spoon, girls 6 and 7 years--1st, Dorothy Dor man 2nd, June Hay. BAad jump, boys 14 and 15 years--1st, Norman Fance, 14 ft. 10 in 2nd Alex. MacAulay Hop, step and jump, girls 14 and 15 years--1st, Betty Vick- ery, 28 fL I!A in.; 2nd Pst Dav- idson, 28 ft. 1 in. 50 yard dash, boys 7 yesrs- 1st, Jack McClennan; 2nd, Neil Paton. 50 yard dash, girls 7 years- fst, Carmen Johnston; 2nd, June Hay. 50 yard three-legged, boys 8, 9 snd 10 years--1st, Clifford Hill and Ormond Elgar; 2nd, Norman McGechaen and Lloyd Bryant. 50 yard skipping, girls 8, 9 and 10 years--1st, Betty Ball; 2nd, Florence Knight. 50 yard slow Iihiycle, boys 11, 12 and 13 years--Jack Eager; 2nd, Fred Masterman. 50 yard thread and needle, girls 11, 12 and 13 years--lsL Pat Wallace and Josephine Al- lan; 2nd, Bernice Paton and Ione Kerrison. 50 yard dash, ladies'pen- 1st, Phyllis Johnson; 2nd, Mar- jorie Cummings. 50 yard dash, married ladies- 1st, Mrs. Archer; 2nd, Mrs. Richardson. 50 yard egg and spoon, men over 40 years--1st, Thos. Smith; 2nd, J. Reid. 75 yard dash, boys 8 and 9 years--1st, Buddy Kissick; 2nd, Ernest Patterson. 75 yard dash, girls 8 and 9 years--1st, Carlisle Hull 2nd, Dorothy Sangster. TELEPHONE BRIDGE IN AID OF INHALATOR FUND The Duncan Lawson Chapter, I.O.D.E., is sponsoring a Tele- phone Bridge snd Whist, Satur- day evening, hfay 30th. The pro. ceeds from which are to be used for the purchasing of an Inhal- ator for West Vancouver. Telephone Bridge is played in your own home, vrith your own friends, snd the highest score among your party is phoned to either Mrs. \Veils Crawford, West 636R, or Mrs. David Mor- gan, West 482. The holder of highest score of all those play- ing, is awarded the prize of a Return ticket to Victoria. Auc- tion Bridge only to be played. A special prize will also be given for whist. If you are hav- ing a few friends in for bridge Saturday evening join this Tele- phone Brulge, and phone kiri Howard Leggatt, West 696LS, for printed directions. Each hostess is asked to charge her friends sufficient to raise 3200, which will be used entirely for the much-needed in- halator. 75 yard dash, boys, 10, 11 snd 12 years--1st Ian Riclmrds 2nd, Charlie Forest. 75 yard dash, girls 10, 11 and 12 years--1st, Elsie Partridge; 2nd, Joey Thomson. 100 pard dash, boys, 13, 14 fk 15 years--1st, Alex. MacAulsy. 100 yard dash, girls 13, 14 and 15 years--1st, Jean Garrett; 2nd, Marjorie Paton. 100 yard dash, men's open- 1st, Charlie Odlam; 2nd, Charlie Chapman. 100 yard dash, ladies open- 1st, Phyllis Johnson; 2nd, May Cripps. 100 yard dash married men- 1st, A. Bean; 2nd, Councillor R. Fiddes. 100 yard dash, boys 16 and 17 years--1st, Makolm Stevens; 2nd, Teddy Russell. Nail driring contest, ladies- 1st, Mrs. MscAulay; 2nd, Mrs. Holden. 220 yard dash, men's open- 1st, Charlie Chapman; 2nd, Jack Watt. 440 yard relay, Boys Sunday School--1st, United Church (A. MacAulay, Jack Watt, Wflfred Thomson); 2nd, Anglican (Bill Parker, Charlie Miles. Harry Jones, Jim Murray). 440 yard relay, girls', Sunday School--1st, Anglican A, (Jean I ttner, 14odrod Lettner, Mnriet Dawson, Jean Garrett); 2nd, Anglican B (Agnes King, Pat. IVallace, Josephine Allan, Gwen Lightly). 440 yard dash, men's open- 1st, IVilfred Thomson 2nd, Alex. SlacAulay. It should be noted that in the 100 yards men's open, Ted Rus- sell and Charles Chapman ran a dead heat for first, Charlie Od- lam, who ««s leading them, fall- ing just before he reached the tape. The two winners promptly wished to have the race run over again, when Odlam won with Chapman second snd Russell third. The sportsmanlike action of Chapman and Russell was much appreciated by the officials and the crowd. THE CENSL'S The seventh census of Canada wfiI be taken during the first part of next month and repre- sentatives of the Dominion Gov- ernment «ill visit every home and family for this purpose. By reason of the fact that some of the questions asked may appear personal and possibly to a few almost impertinent, theirs can be not altogether sn agree- able job. It is hoped, therefore, that they be accorded courteous treat- ment and that one and sll answer the questions truthfully and without hesitation. No informa- tion given will be divulged under any circumstances, the census takers being subject to severe penalties should they give out any particulars obtained by them in their official capacity. DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS AT THE I.OiVSDALE The Theatre Lonsdale is show- ing tonight and Saturday "Reaching for the Moon" in «hich Douglas Fairbanks is starring. Winners ia May Day Celebration Sports