0001 4c '..'.Xe 9f =S'.'Ã!L..'ll 'll -:III(S A Weekly Newspaper CircfJlcztingin Jhc District of West Vancouver-- Ayribkside, Hollyburn, Wcston, Dundaravc $ 1.00 per year. CypreSS Park, Caulfeild, WhyteCliff, I"tC. Newsetands Sc per Copy i Wol. VI SIX I AORS HOLLYBURN P.O., WEST VANCOUVER. B.C.. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER IS, 1931 ~ Nii. 17 Co, eit ill 1 IIIL THE FlltST NARROWS BRIDGE In this issue there appears a letter from one of our readers, in which he takes us to task not only for the tone of our last editorial on the First Narrows Bridge, but for the many in the psst that have preceded it. Incidentally, we wrote them all, and having done our duty, are unashamed. We are accused of being unfair to the shipping interests, one prominent member of whom publicly stated that the wish- es of 85,000 people living on this North Shore need not be considered, the said unfairness being in our failure to ascertain the exact reasons for these gentlemen not endorsing the bridge as proposed. The Province carried in inverted commas a ver- batim report of their resolution calling for an 1800 foot span, and we have far too high an opinion of that newspaper to sup- l . pose that in such an important matter the proof-reader would make mistakes. Such a span is utterly unreasonable when compared with bridges over other port entrances, and, there- fore, we are not concerned with their reasons. If, however, such a span is necessary, then the entrance is highly danger- ous, and the port should be in English Bay, as some authorities claim. To answer another charge, what one hears on the ferries is nothing to do with this paper, in the editorials of which the C.P.R. has never been mentioned except as regards the meas- urements of their Empresses, nor have we ever stated or in- ferred that the shipping interests were grasping. All our articles dealt with the only matter that counts, to wit, the navigation of the First Narrows, We went for advice to the only people qualified to speak on the subject, namely, deep sea masters who know the First Narrows better than anybody else. Also, to make assurance doubly sure, we chose those masters who were most likely to lose their jobs if the bridge became an accomplished fact. It was and is a matter for sailors, not shippers. We got the information, as did the Royal Commission, together with all the various reasons of the shipping interests against the bridge. We assessed these reasons as plain bilge. What the Royal Commission tho'ught of them we don't know, but they made a decision, which the shipping interests will find will be sustained. A 1400 foot span will allow for a channel several hundred feet broader than the Liverpool channel, which is also troubled with a tide. No further comments are necessary. The danger- ous tides at the First Narrows must have developed since the proposed bridge came up in 1926, because the public never heard of them before that. So far as the bridge now proposed being a positive menace to the port, as our correspondent states, we thought the real menace was New Westminster. In reference to log booms, there is nobody in West Van- couver who has not seen them strung across the First Narrows and everywhere else. And here we would like to remind our correspondent that in every such instance, Vancouver Harbor Regulation No. 61, Section D, has been broken, which requires tows and rafts to be under proper control. No ship ever drifted broadside on through the First Narrows, and a log boom only does so because it has not a suificiently powerful tug or tugs, as the regulation above calls for. In fact time and again, we have asked ourselves whether the Port of Vancouver was a harbor, or the pool of a lumber mill We are not troubled about the C.P.R. at all, indeed we have had positive information for a long time back that noopposition would come from them, and, as to the Second Nar- rows bridge, it is entirely irrelevant to the case. We of IVest Vancouver are not back-seat drivers, but neither are we the kind who lick the hand which smites them. So far the North Shore does not know of even any invitation being extended to get into the Vancouver Harbor car. This newspaper does not nag, but as the local paper it has been our duty to fight a battle for a cause which we believe to be both right and reasonable. In that battle we have never made a statement not backed by facts, and our only regret is that in this editorial we have been compelled to reply some- what sharply to a resident for whom we have always hail a great liking and respect. BIRD HUNTING DATES J geese, ten of one kind in one ANNOUNCED day and not more than iifty in one season; coots, twenty-fiv in Open season for shooting one day anil not more than 150 ,ucks, geese, coots and Wilson in one season Wilson snipe, snipe in the western district of twenty-five in one day and not British Columbia will be from more than 150 in one season; October 17 to January 81, both brant, ten in one day and not dates inclusive, according to s more than fifty in one season; circular issued by J, B. Harkin, band-tailed pigeons,ten in one commissioner of national parks day and not more than fift in of Canada at Ottawa. one season. Black brant may be shot in Possession of migratory birds the western section of the prov- killed during the open season is inca from November 15 to Feb- allowed for fourteen days after ruary 28 and dates for band- the last day of the season, pro. tailed pigeons throughout the vided they are not displayed for province are September 16 to sale or use in violation of the October 15. act. The usual restrictions in Daily bag limits are outlined the use of weapons by which as follows: Ducks, twenty of all birds msy be shot are in force kinds In one day and not more this year. than 150 of all kmds in a season; SCHOOL BOARD iNOTESRFI IFI CWORK Notices containing the names of those to start work next Mon- day, 21st instant, can be seen at Hollyburn Post Office, Dundar- ave Post Oifice, Ambleside Wharf, and the Municipal HalL TAX SALE A tax sale will he held at the municipal hall on Wednesday, September 20th, ai 10 a.m. I.isis Applications were received from A. B. Edwards and L K. Davis renewing applications for their sons to attend the Vancou- ver Technical School. It was de- cided that the usual amount of one half the annual fee be allow- ed, this bringing the number of boys attending the Vancouver Techmcal School up to 19. The matter of operations of school lunch rooms was discus- sed, particularly with regard to issuing strip tickets to sell for 25 cents or 60 nants with a view to enabling parents to be assured that money given chiMren for lunches would be spent for this purpose. It was decided that this matter be left in the hands of the Management Committee. The Secretary was directed to forward to principals the names of Miss M. McLead, Miss O. Chil- ton and A. C. Kendrick to be placedon the list of available sub. stitutes, and to furnish the Man- agement Committee with a liat tngether with telephone num- bers, of the names now on file of teachers available for substitute work. will he issued shortly and mailed on application. I.. O. I.. The above lodge held its reg- ular meeting last Tuesday in the Orange Hall, when one applica- tion was received for member- ship. Next Sunday, 20th Sep- tember, the lodge will hold its decoration day in Capilano View Cemetery, on which occasion the graves of deceased brethren will be visited and flowers placed thereon. Members will meet at I:45 p.m. at the Orange Hall. I. I P. At the meeting of the I. I P. at 8 p. m. tonight in the Legion Memorial Hall, the speaker will be Angus McInnes, M.P. There will also be a musical program. Be sure and some and bring your friends. The public is cordially invited to attend. WEST VANCOUVER MUSICIANS'LUB The West Vancouver Musici- ans'lub will put on their first concert of the season at 8:80 p.m., Friday, October 2nd, con- sisting of selections from Grand Opera. The list of the artists taking part is as follows: hfrs. Colin MacLean, Miss Barbara Tristram, hira. Howard Leggatt, hHss Joan Durbin, hire. F. X. Hadgson, Mr. William Knight. The soloists will be supported by a small chorus and a string or- chestra. I,EGIOiV WHIST DRIVE The Canadian Legion, West Vancouver branch, is giving a whist drive next Thursday, 24th September, at 8 p. m., in the Legion iMemorial Hall. Good prizes have been provided, and there will be refreshments. Ad- mission 35 cents. This is the first of a series of six enjoyable whist evenings planned with special grand priz- es for high aggregates scored during the series. An offer was submitted from the Municipal Council covering 25 cords of wood at 65.00 per card dehvered to the schoohc As this wood had been cut in con- nection with unemployment re- lief work, it was decided to ac- cept this otfer, which was at cost price, and to have this cordwood distributed among the schools. The matter of additional prop- erty adjoining the Pauline John- son School was discussed in re- gard to the otfer made through J AVatt. It was decided that the Chairman of the Grounds Com- mittee and Chairman of Finance Committee take this matter in hand and discuss the possible ac- quisition of this property with thie hfunicipal Council, and also to take up at the same time the matter that had been discussed with them earlier in the year as to securing a portion of un- employment relief expenditure available for the improvement of school grounds. Report was read from Princi- pal Patterson staling that 21 students had enrolled in the Senior Matriculation class, bringing total high school enrolL ment up to 204. It was decided that Physics be adopted as a subject in this course, and that hlr. hiitchell be asked to prepare a requisition for the minimum amount of equipment required this year. WEST VANCOUVER SCOTTISH SOCI ETYSCHOOL BOARD TO INSTI- TUTE NIGHT CLASSES As in previous years the West Vancouver Board of School True. tees are instituting night classes to be continued during the win- ter months. Instruction will be given in the following or any other subjects provided a suf- ficient number of applications are received: Woodworking, Dressmaking, Shorthand gi Typewriting, Book-keeping and Commercial Arithmetic, French, Spanish, or English Arts. A minimum number of ten is required to form a class in any one subject, and all applications for enrollment must be in the hands of the secretary by 5 p.m. nn Tuesday, September 22nd. lt should be noted that addi- tional subjects not, named above will be added if the necessary mirdmum number is in sight, nlso that applications must he made in writing, as it is neces- sary for the Board to knnw that a class is to be established before arrangements can be made to secure teachers, ete. It has been found in the past that many people interested in these clicsses have neglected to register their applications with the result that there did not ap- p«ar to be suificient interest to justify the Board in starting the clicss. No deposit is required with appflcaiion, but fees are pnyable on the opening night. Any interested are requested to refer to thc advertisement re the above in this issue, in which full particulars are given as to fees, etc. The West Varicouver Scottish Society will hold their opening general meeting tonight (Fri- day) at 8 p.m. in the Clachan. The members will be addressed nt 8:45 p.m. by Dr. E. A. Henry, who will take as his subject. "Personalities in National Life." The first of a series of milit- ary whist drives and dances to be given by the society will take place at the Clachan on Satur- day, September 26th, at 8 p.m. sharp. There will be refresh- ments, good prizes, and music. Admission 50 cents. Thereafter these whist drives will be held every second Saturday until De- cember 5th and February 13th and 27th. DIRECTORS OF P.G.E. BACK FROhi TRIP OF INSPECTION Col. Nelson Spencer, Mr. IV. J, Blake Wilson, hir. IVillard Kitchen, directors of the P.G.E. Raihvay, and Mr. Robert Wilson executive assistant, returned Saturday from a trip of inspec- tion over the railway. They were accompanied by Gen, J, W. Stew- art, hiajor C. R. Crysdale and hlr. A. L. Hager. Oil'icials of the road state there is no significance to be at- tached to the presence of Gen. Stewart on the trip. He was one of the contractors who built the railway. HOLLh BL ILV I'UBLIC I.IBRARY The regular meeting of the Hiltvburn Public Library Board took place at 8 p. m. Monday in Coloney Savory's oifice. In spite of the depression good progress is being made and a number of new members have joined. It was decided to purchase twenty- three new books which have since been placed ou the shelves. TO 51EET AUSTRALIAN TRADF. DELEGATES A dinner meeting under the auspices of the North Vancou- ver Kiwanis Club will be held next Tuesday at 6:20 p.m. in the K.P. Hall, North Vancouver, at which the guests of honor will be three Australian trade dele- gates recently arrived from the Antipodes. Invitations have been sent tn the three coundls and the boards of trade of the North Shore. Anyone desirous of being present is requested to phone W. Crabb. at North 28, so that table reservations may be mails. FOOTBA I.I. There will be a meeting of the West Vancouver Junior Al- liance at 8 p.m. Friday at the Ambleside Ferry Dock, All members are requested to for- ward their membership fees and attend the meeting. COhHNG EVENTS October 20th and 21st -- Com- munity Players. Friday, November 18th--I.O.D. E Annual Dance Rev. and hire. A, Harding Priest are visiting in Toronto, guests of Mr. and hire. A. T, Bawlby.