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0001 I, lnl. ;TC, ISRII '0RR ~0. lt 111 11th (PRR es lel I~ no &G Vol. V SIX PAGES " HOLLYBURN P.O., WEST VANCOUVER, B.Cu FRIDAY, MAY 1st 1931 No. 49 ."4 +HE NARROWS FERRY It is a somewhat curious phenomenon, the reasons for which do not seem to be apparent, that the idea of providing traffic communications across Burrard Inlet acts like loco weed in most instances on the human mind. Many business and pro- fessional men, who have built up through the years a reputa- ! tion for ability and shrewdness in affairs, make the most extra- ordinary proposals when confronted with the problem. Among these we have had a First Narrows dam, than which a better and a harder pillow in which ships could bury their noses in foggy weather could not have been conceived, not to mention ! the continual dredging entailed to carry away the silt of the Cspilano and other streams. Next we had another dam, this time at the Second Narrows, with locks to slow up traffic and lock gates which would be, like all such gates, a target for every ship which got s little off the straight line in drifting in. Then there was s tunnel, if not a difficult at any rate a very costly undertaking with the intricate problem oi'entilation to be overcome. And now there are those who have risen up to propose a double ferry service bang across the Narrows from the end of the pipe line road to the mouth of the Capilano River. Such a ferry service would naturally run at right angles to both streams of shipping going through the Narrows and that at the narrowest part. In view of all this apart from all other difficultie--and they are many--it is to wonder if not to laugh that any could be found who would waste their own valuable time and that of others in fathering such a proposal. Has that time spoken of by the prophet Joel, arrived, in which he says, "Your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visional" We wonder. Nobody, therefore, with any knowledge of the First Nar- rows could be surprised when, according to press reports, the most prominent shipping men and those master mariners who were interviewed condemned the proposal as dangerous to passengers and certain to cause congestion.. Reeve Leyland has also stated that, while he had been approached about the scheme about three months ago "in a most hazy manner," it had never been brought before him and the West Vancouver council officially, Personally, he was of the opinion that the mere fact of such a ferry service crossing" ull other shippiug st, right sngks wobkl conntitnt .et met.sre, not taking into consideration the matter of the strong tides to be combated. We are aware of the fact that those fathering this ferry service only regard it as a stop-gap to take care of passenger traffic until such time as the First Narrows bridge has been constructed. We 'believe that we shall be crossing the bridge in three years, but still it would be entirely possible to drown quite a number of people by such means in that space of time, and, while there is unfortunately a large undigested surplus of population, it is not considered good form in these unen- lightened days to use such drastic methodL /GARIBALDI PARK AND HOLLYBURN RIDGE There is evidently quite a feeling gaining ground in Van- couver that the Garibaldi Park area be turned over by the province to the federal government for a national park. Sev- eral editorials have appeared in the city press during the past few months advocating such action being taken, and recently the president of the Canadian National Parks Association in addressing a luncheon arranged by the Vancouver park com- missioners expressed the hope that this would be done. In view of the fact that the Victoria authorities have no funds available for park development purposes and Ottawa have both the funds and a regular staff experienced in such work, the above suggestion would seem to be an excellent one, were the ares in question the only one suitable on the Pacific Coast. The national park situation in this province is somewhat peculiar in that in spite of the fact that half of the population of B. C. is centered in Greater Vancouver, all the national parks so far created are in the interior. In other words, that half of the population living in the interior have several national playgrounds in their midst, while Greater Vanrouver has none, The great objection to the Garibaldi park area is its distance from Vancouver, and, of course, s park on the west coast of Vancouver Island is practically useless, so far as the city is concerned. It appears to us that the people of Greater Vancouver are entitled to a national park within a reasonable distance of the city providing such an area is available, and for this reason we think that Hollyburn Ridge has a prior claim to either of the present suggested park sites. There is no question that the Ridge and Grouse Mountain plateau are now the playgrounds of Greater Vancouver but so far both places have been developed by private interests only. There has been much more money spent on Grouse Mountain, but on the other hand the area on Hollyburn Ridge is considerably greater than the other summit and is therefore better suited for s great national park. There should be no difficulty in having the Ridge turned over to the Ottawa authorities for park purposes, as with the execution of a comparatively small portion it is owned by the provincial government and the municipality of West Van- couver. The first necessity In Its development would be s road. We understand that there Is an easy grade leading up to the (Continued on page s) SCHOOL NOTES A letter was read from birs. Knight-Hodge, asking for the use of two rooms in the Pauline Johnson School during the months of May and June for the annual examinations of the Royal Academy of Music. It was resolved that permission be granted, and that the piano be tuned for this occasion. Congratulations of the Board were extended to Trustee Mr. Smith on the birth of a son. Mr. Condon attended and made request for ten minutes leave for boys on Friday afternoons until June first in connection with Annual Cadet Inspection to be held on that date. It was re- solved that permission be grant- ed and it wss decided that fur- ther consideration be given to the matter of cadet training after that date, as to whether this is to be continued. A letter «as reed from Mise D. M. Jones, in which she stated that owing to illness she was compelled to ask for leave of ab- sence until the end of June. Laid on the table. A letter wss read from Miss D. Breaky making application for appointment to temporary. vacancy. Miss Margaret Wilson inter- viewed the Board. in regard to arrangements to be made in con- nection with the British Colum- bia Musical FestivaL It was re- nolved tlu.t $1(s " hiargnrnu)Mtu Intyre be asked to accomjtsny the school choirs to the Festival and transportation be arranged on the ferry. It wss decided that Dr. Mc- Cubbin be asked to discuss with the Board the matter of salary agreement, and the Secretary was directed to prepare state- ment of cost of operation of the School Dental Clinic for the past six months, with a view to com- parison with the cost of operat- ing Vancouver City Dental Clin- ics. Trustee Mr. Russell was asked to ascertain cost of ribbons and detail in connection with May- pole Dancing. L. O. B. A. Ruth Lodge, L. O. B. A., No. 703, will open its regular meet- ing in the Orange Hall, 22nd and Marine, next Thursday, May 7th, at 8 o'lock p.m. It is the official visit of the Grand hfis- tress and three new members will receive the Orange Degree. Visitors welcome. hlAY DAY CELEBRATIOiN SCHOOI 8 BAiiND CONCERT TONIGHT The West Vancouver Schools Band and assieting artists are giving a concert tonight IFn- dayl In the Inglewood Schonl auditorium. They have been practising sssiduoosly for this concert, and those «ho rome will enjoy the varied program which has been provided. Tickets 50 cents. Admiwtion, children 25 cents. The following donations have been received by the May Dsy Prize Committee during the week ending April 29th, 1931. Legion W.A., silver cup.... $6.00 Dr. E. A. Henry............... 3.00 Mr. J. M. Stratton........... 2.00 Mr. George Hay ............ 2.00 Mr. )Norman ................. 1.00 hfrs. King .....................60 Mr. Davidson, Hollyburn School, Prize. Mr. Searle.......... Sack of Flour Mr. E. J. Pearre..Framed Picture Mr. Grainger..Box of Chocolates Mr. Allison .....Box of Chocolates Mrs. Downing...........Two Prizes Mr. R. Seeds..........Two Prizes Mr. E. G. Reid, Lesage Drug Store ......................... Prize bIrs. Ross................Layer Cake Mr. K. A. Ray....Refreshments for Boys'and. Mr. J. Parker.......Tray and Six Jack Knives. Correction: Owing to a cleri- cal error last week hfr. Green- wood was credited with one dol- lar instead of two to the I)lay Day Prize List Vihiay Queen of West Vancouver West Vancouver's first May Queen will be crowned on Mon- day, May 26th, by IVest Vancou- ver's oldest lady pioneer. There will be nominations of twelve candidates from Pauline John- son and Hollyburn Schools, and the Queen will be drawn for by iieeve Leytahd during Jiiie first performance at the H&plyburn Theatre on Friday evening, May 8Oi. The two leading candidates from the school not providing the Queen will be Maids of Hon- or and the other nine candidates will be Guards of Honor to the Queen. BUILDING PERhIITS 531,700. The municipal hall staff last month issued sixteen permits of a total value of $31,700 divided as follows: 13 dwelhngs .......$30~ 2 additions ....... l~ I garage ......... 100 $31,700 This is an increase of $20 000 over Inst March, when the build- ing permits totalled $11,700. PROGRAbl OF CONCERT By IVest Vancouver School Band Tonight in Inglewood Scbool Auditorium 0 Canada hiarch ........... Chevalier Overture ............... Pantheon Piano Accordian Selection-- Adolph Burkland Cornet (}uartet. My Wild Irish Rose. r Waltz).......... Jasmine Banjo Solo . Romeo Berrittoni Song ............. Sam Turner March ................... Buccaneer IValtz --............. Silver Cascade Serenade .. Ferns and Flowers Song .................. Tom Turner Saxophone Jt Clarinet Duet-- Gordon Edwards A Bob Cle- ments. bIarch ..................... The Envoy IValtz ...................... Claudine Piano Accordian Selection-- .................. Adolph Burkland bfarrh ............ Royal Drsgoons God Save the KingLegion Notes bIAY DAY CO.'tlbHTTEE TO 51EET WEDNESDAY All members of the May Day Committee are asked to meet next Wednesday at 7:30 p. m. in tbe blunicipal Hall. It is re- quested that plans and budgets be ready for presentation at this meeting. The general meeting of the Canadian Legion, West Vancou- ver branch, will be held in the Legion blemorlaI Hall next Mon- day, May 4th, at 8 p. m, sharp. All members are especially asked to make a point of being present, as matters of import- ance will come before the meet- ing. All new candidates for membership are requested to be at the Legion Memorial Hall at 7:30 p. m. hlay 25th -- Children's Day. Send your donations to one of prize committee or West Van New«. j i) 9 ~ IOS ~ L . nenwme ebb ggt ] .n'~P I e&!I. . s. The Municipal Hall where thn Mny Dny Commiuee Meet ze 9f -:S VjI!L b( bI -;I/fS A Weekly Newspaper Ct'rculatiug 1n thc District of West Vancouver-Ambleside, Hollyburn, Weston, Dundaravc $ 1.00 per year. Cypress Park, Caulfeild, Whytecliff, Etc. Newsstands 6c per copy