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0001 l lggl TC. '..'.xe )f:S'..'('ÃL.&..&: ]PS A Weekly Newspaper Circulatiffgin fhg District of West Vancouvgr-Amblcside, Holi@burn, Weston, Dunday?Jvg 31.00 per year. CyprgSS Park, Caulfeild, WhyteCltff, EtC. Newsstands 6c per Copy 0, llg lggL 'ER 'oing sad s rail here w er Ak 'rom ine a :h fis i New srs by i, snd Ir vrsy re the A dg- things it ars h, we 't sees it's the s seis tw police." I I ol'I Coiinc il Notes VOTERS'IST 1932. Any person desiring and en- titled to have their names placed on the Voters'ist for 1932 as householders, licence or poll tax holders, must file a declaration (which may be made before a notary public or the municipal clerk, on the form provided, on i r before 31st October of this year. Forms msy be obtained at the municipal hall. An adver- tise relative to this appears in this issue. J. Summeriield came before the council regarding timber on D.L. 773. He was informed that permis sion could not be granted for the removal of timber on this loL but that, if he could find one more suitable belonging to the corporation, a request in regard to it would certainly receive the favorable attention of the coun- cil. B. R. Ilamson wrote the coun cil re connecting King's Avenue with 25th Street. The council wrote expressing their regret that they could not see their way clear to do any- thing towards this project dur- ing this present year. The engineer reported to the council on: 1. J. Hutchinson and others request for ditch on right-of- way to Ottawa west from 23rd. Work ordered done under the relief scheme at a cost not to exceed 686.00. 2. D. McTavish, 15th St., Mathers and Ottawa. Necessary work ordered done with local gravel at a cost not to exceed 685.00. 3. Purchase of water from the Greater Vancouver Water Board. Received and filed. 4 F Vernon's letter re pond- ing of water at 22nd and'Water= front. Laid over. KING STUDIO TO Ol'EV HERE TOSIORROW The King Studio of Vancou- ver, of which Ex-Reeve V. V. Vinson is the proprietor, will open a branch studio tomorrow (Saturday) at 1586 Marine Drive, in the store next to the B. C. Electric Co.'s oifice. The branch will be for the conveni- ence of West Vancouver patrons. As an opening special hfr. Vin- son is giving free one Sxlfi pro- jection with all orders of 36.00 ard up. There are prices which will fit all pockets and all the lat- est styles to choose from. Ap- pointments may be made by phoning IVest 40. The public is invited to come to the studio and view the dis- play. The following matters were re- ferred by the council to the eng- ineer for his report: 1. G. N. Cave re creek D.L 558, Erik, Black 19. 2. Geo. Hay et al, petition re lane, 14th Street )Vest to Marine Drive, D.L 237, Block 14. 3. Agnes hL Butt, garage at arid of Duchess Avenue and 10th. 4. D. S. and E. W. Harring- ton re state of 15th Street be- tvreen Mathers and Queen'. S. Mrs. S. J. Foster. Danger- ous tree, Lot 10, Block 32, D.I SS5. As was only to be expected, there was some very plain speaking inrieed at the mass meeting in North Vancouver which discussed the Second Narrows bridge. We say "as was only to be expected," advisedly, for it is little short of a mir- acle that there have not been mass meetings long ago in view of the conditions which have obtained since the last accident to the bridge, and for which that accident is directly respons- ible. The subject is not one of politics, and we do not believe that politica enter into it or have ever entered into it one way or another. The matter at stake is simply and solely this: Is this North Shore to continue to be a locality where people live and business pursues its normal course, or is 'it to become an abode of ghosts, one of those deserted places or districts that no longer harbor human beings? Ever since the North Shore started to really develop- and that development dates from the time the Second Narrows bridge was opened--it has been apparent that there were certain interests who were solidly opposed to the North Shore's making any progress whatsoever. Those interests have never come out in the open, but everyone on this North side of the Inlet has felt their baneful influence. As we have stated above, politics have never entered into it, because, while since the bridge was opened there has been both a Liberal and a Conser- vative regime in Ottawa, that influence has never let up for one day on it» opposition. There are other swing or lift bridges with narrow pass- ages for ships in other harbors. Newcastle-an-Tyne has or had such a bridge, and it is a port which„ though of no great size as ports go in Fngland', can give Vancouver points when it comes down to the number of deep sea ships using its waters. Why has there been no accident there? The shipping of the world goes in and out there just as here. We have been in- formed, rightly or wrongly, by mariners that there is not the slightest necessity for any accidents at the Second Narrows. In this connection it is well to remember the Privy Council did not say, as was wrongly reported in almost every newspaper, that the Second Narrows bridge was a menace to navigation. Their finding was that the bridge's charter called for a bridge which would not interfere with navigation, and, that this condition not havirg been fulfill d, the structure ccnstRuted and impediment to navigation. Hence the validation to render it legal as it stood. The premier hss apparently refused the 6200,000 loan to put the damaged span back. He has replied that, if the tolls are as stated, it is merely a business proposition to borrow that sum on the security of the tolls. In view of this plain business statement, we doubt if the resolution put forward by the meeting is exactly relevant to the case. The proper answer, it appears to us, was contained in the preamble, in which it was pointed out to him that such drastic regulations would have to be first put in force as would for ever make it impossible for any further accidents to occur. Then and not till then could capital be interested, and the necessary regula- tions were up to the federal authorities through the harbor board. It might also have been pointed out to Mr. Bennett, that the federal departments concerned, having allowed a Second Narrows bridge to be constructed contrary to the pro- visions of the charter, had in so doing rendered the Dom'inion Government morally, if not legally, responsible together with the bridge company for the damages awarded by the Privy Council in the recent case. The fati at any rate is in the fire with a vengeance, and we should doubt if there will now be any let-up until arrange- ments have been made to put the span back. Those arrange- ments, whatever they are, will probably be speedy', The people of this North Shore cannot be expected, and we do not believe Ottawa expects them, to sit down and fold their hands while ruin slowly overwhelms them. Therefore, whether the resolution was the correct procedure under the circumstances or not, we shall be very surprised if work on" the new span is not started in the immediate future. '"fHE THIRTEENTH CHAIR" New York when first put on a few years ago, is a mystery pro- Tickets at 50 cents are now on duction from beginning to end, sale for the play 'The Thir- and the issue raised is not solved teenth Chair," which is being until practically the last drop of put on by the West Vancouver the curtain. Mystery books and Community Players in the Hol- mystery plays are now the lyburn Theatre on October 21st vogue and with a seance as part and 22nd, and may be obtained of the performance mystery lov- from any members of the I.O. ers can be assured of having 4 D.E. or some of the local stores. their interest fully occupiedfhe sale up to the present indi- right to the end. cates that a full house each night Guy Desmond, the producer, may be expected, and any who ls an actor of 20 years'xperl- have not secured theirs are ad- ence, and under his direction vised to do so early. both the acting of each member The proceeds of the two per- of the caste and the stage ef- formances will goto the Welfare facts have been brought to a Fund of the Duncan Lawson very high pitch of excellence. Chapter, I.O.D.E., who have al- which will satisfy all who attend. ways been active in helping the needy here in every way possible Mrs. A. G. DePencier wrote and who on account of the pres. the council re lane at the rear ent depression will be faced this of Lot 10, Block D A F, D.L. 554. winterl with a greater call for The council advised her that relic! work than ever before. they regretted their inability st The play itself, which had a this time to comply with her re- long run both in London and quest. LegiOn Notefi + The council ordered a letterforwarded to H. A. Stone of Caulfeild, expressing their ap- preciation of the splendid work he bsd done in regard to the foundation and opening of the Vancouver Art Gallery, and also their satisfaction m Iearmng he had been signally honored by the Native Sons of Canada and complimented by the Lieutenant Governor of B. C. The council approved of the recommendation of the rene that the town planning commis- sion be requested to make a gen- eral survey of parks, play- grounds and beaches throughout the municipality with a view to their future orderly development "at guch time as finanres will per mit. The Canadian Legion, West Vancouver branch, held their regular meeting last hionday st 8 p.m. in the Legion Memorial Hall. Following the meeting, the members together with the ladi- es of the Legion W.A. were ad- dressed by Colonel Lennox of North Vancouver and Mrs. W. E. Newcombe, president of the North Vancouver Branch of the Red Cross Society, both of whom spoke on the Vancouver Com- munity Chest Fund. Refresh- ments were served at the con- clusion of the meeting. t A special rr ecting of the branch will be held in the Legi- on Memorial Hall next Tuesday, October 13th, at 8 p.m. sharp. As matters of great importance in connection with the subject of relief will be up for discussion, it is requested that every mem- ber make a very special effort to be present. Arrangements are being made by the members of the West Vancouver Branch of the Can- adian Legion to hold one of the most unique events every staged in this municipality. The Ent- ertainment Committee under the leadership of chairman L. R. Lowes has been meeting regular- ly working on a program which will make October 30th and 31st the date of the Kentish Fair, two days which will long be re- membered by the residents of West Vancouver. Rumor has it that the boys have unearthed some new indoor circus stunts which will be a tnrill for all. Keep these dates open. COSHNG EVENTS Monday 23rd November--First fall concert of the West Van- couver Choral Society. SCOTTISH SOCIETY )VHIST DRIVE TO- hlORROW EVENING The West Vancouver Scottish Society is putting on the first of a series of progressive whist drives and dances tomorrow (Saturday) evening at 8 o'lock sharp in the Clachan hoteL The scores for the series will be kept from the above date on. 'There will be goad prizes for the win- ners, abo good music and danc- ing, Admission 50 cents. Come and have a good time. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE . LEGIOVi WHIST DRIVESOCIETY TO HOI.D THANKSGIVING SERVICE The Canadian Legion, West Vancouver branch. is grvmg aThe Christian Science Society whist dr.'ve next Thursday, 15thof West Vancouver is holding October, at 8 p.m. in the Legions thanksgiving service next hiemorial HalL There will be at-hionday, 12th October, at 11:30 tractive prizes and refreshmentsa.m, in the church ediiice. All also a musical program has beenare cordially invited to attend. arranged for. Admission 35c. "TH AN KSG IV IiVG." COAT OF ARSIS FOR iVEST VANCOUVER The Duncan Lawson Chapter, I.O.D.E., wrote the council ask- ing to have the honor of design- ing a coat of arms for West Vancouver, such design to be ob- tained by means of an open com- pi.tition, for which s prize should be given. The selection, they suggested, be left in the hands of a committee. Providing their suggestion was acceptable. they asked the council to formulate their ideas of vrhat a coat of arms should embody, so that there might be a definite plan to work on. The council wrote expressing their high appreciation for the great interest shown, and stated that, while glad to co-operate with the Chapter in any way possible, they felt the matter vrould be in much more capable hanils if left in the Chapter's charge. So man) things, dear Lord to thank Thee for- The golden harvest's store The wmd and sun, and softly falbng ram, These, and a thousand more, For all the way that Thou hast blest our days, )Ve give Thee praise. So many things, dear Lord, to thank Thee for- Our homes with all their cares; Our joys and sorrows, times of restfulness; Answers to anguished prayers, For children's laughter, and for love-lit days, iVe give Thee praise. So many things, dear Lord, to thank Thee for- But most I think of alL That Thou, who set the stars within their place. Still notes the sparrow's fall. And thus we know Thou guidest all our wave, And give Thee praise. --HONORIA TRAILL SIX PAGES HOLLYBURN P.O., WEST VANCOUVER, B.C., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1931 ~ Nii. 20 THE SECOND NARROiVS BRIDGF.