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SEPTEMBER RAINY, BUT RECORD STANDS Although September rainfall here this year was far above average, it failed to break pre- cipitation records for that month according to report of Mr. E. B. Shearman, head of the Dominion Meteorological Service in Van- couver. In the thirty days of last month, 7.14 inches of rain fell, which is practically twice as much as the average of 3.48 in- ches. Other rainy Septembers were in 1920, 1905 and 1906, wl.en 10.37, 9.07 and 8.87 inches respectively, were precipitated. Sunshine was scarce last month, only 118 hours snd 30 minutes being recorded, as com- pared to the September average of 179 hours. The only Septem- ber in which the sun was s more infrequent visitor was in 1914, when the figure of 79 hours and 24 minutes was set. Mean temperature was 57.7, which is .7 degrees above the average. Mercury rose to the highest temperature of the month September 2, when 72.1 degrees was noted. Coldest day uas September 22, when 41.6 de- grees was registered. Mean relative humidity was 89, while mean maximum and mean minimum temperatures were 64.6 and 50.9 degrees re- spectively. Greatest wind vio- lence was attained September 20 when 2 westerly blow attained s speed of 20 miles an hour. Rainfall so far this year is 42.12 inches, 9.45 inches above the average. BRIDGE SHAREHOLDERS ENDORSE STOCK ISSUE SharehoMers of Burrard Inlet Tunnel Ik Bridge Co., at a meet- &rg this morning, sanctioned a resolution of the board of direc- tors granting power to issue 6 per cent. stock to the value of 6250,000, as an aid in e(fecting repairs to Second Narrows bridge. The resolution provides that the stock will be issued when the occasion arises. It is planned to dispose of it to North Vancouver city, North Vancou- ver District and West Vancou- ver. SEPTE51BER STREAMS SWOLI.EN ON COAST Heavy rainfall during Septem- ber resulted in an unusual run- oii'n all streams of the coastal area of British Columbia, states a report issued by the Dominion Water Power and Hydrometric Bureau at Vancouver. The September runoif at Cap- ilano river, North Vancouver, considered a typical stream of the lower coastal area, was 163 per cent. of the average for that month. The greatesii head of water in the river was on Sep- tember 30, when the mean for the day was 3910 second feet. The lightest was on September 1. when 75 second feet were re. corded. In central anil eastern British Columbia, where precipitation was light the streams were at low ebb throughout the month. ASTBURY LUMBER CO. L41. Cor. Esplanade & Chesterfield North Vancouver BUILD NOW A CO511'LETF, BUII.DING SERVICE AT A l)IINLSIUM COST I'luna and Specifications Drawn Up and Estimates Given I.DANS ARRANGED IY REQUIIIEI) Phone North 285 Night: North 1415-R ~ REWARD! Tu any pursue Sud&ug u suer iiue of de&ic&uuu uii cream cuudy than those made uud sold by Duuduruve Cash Grocery. For years, famous for hiu candy In the iuiuriur of B.C., Mr J. W. Cooper buu opened a candy kuchen at ibu DUNDARAVE CASH GROCERY "'";."„'„",'„"„'";, THE WEST VAN NEWS NextWeek Any desiring to purchase pop. l&y wreaths for the decoration of graves on Armistice are request- ed to phone their orders to Mrs. J. Wlcking, West 696R2 Mrs. Wicking would be glad lf in- tending purchasers would phone her in the next few dnys, if pos- sible, so that she may arrange early for the necessary supply of wreaths. ~ ~ Yire broke out early Tuesday morning in the basement of Arthur Brown's residence at West Bay. The fire brigade turned out snd extinguished the blaze, some damage being done. ~ ~ Miss Josephine Dauphinee of Altamont, has been chosen chair- man of the Vancouver Business and Professional Women's Club, which next year will act as host- ess for the Canadian Federation Convention. Miss Dauphinee spoke on this topic at "the conventionette" held on Sunday sfte moon. ~ ~ Mrs. A M. Butt, who has been spending the summer m Vancou- ver, has returned to her home at 975 Duchess Ave. ~ u Rev. J. T. Burchill has moved into a house at 2161 Bellevue Avenue. u u u Robert Baird, provincial in- spector of municipalities, paid his annual visit this week to West Vancouver.\ u u W. Merriman of Mathers Ave. is building a house at 21st and Kings. Miss Dunlop of Vancouver, is a guest at the Clachan hotel. ~ I ~ The lure of Tuesday after- noon's sun was too much for some bathing enthusiasts, who were to be seen swimming and diving in the Dundarave tank as if summer was still with us. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Noble, 29th and Marine Drive, have left here for Toronto. u Miss Helen Nightingale of the Clachan, is spending a holiday at her home at Cobble Hill, Van- couver Island. ~ ~ I Mr, and Mrs. W. Mayhew, who have been spending the spring and summer st White- wood, Saskatchewan, have ret- turned to 1853 Bellevue Ave. Mrs. Dennie has taken hire. Beck's cottage at West Beach. ~ ~ ~ Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Aub- rey and their son, who have been occupying their home at Glen- eagles, have returned to Vancou- ver for the winter. u u u Miss Phyllis Neale of the local staff of the B. C. Telephone Co., has returned to duty after tak- ing her annual vacation. Mrs Coleman of Vancouver, has taken the Sinclair house st 18th aml Waterfront. \ ~ u I It is held as an axiom thar nature knows exactly whai'eatheris in store for the worlF and prepares the animal anf„'egetablekingdom accordingly ~ There sre sometimes exception.'o this rule, however, as witnea~, the case of the crocus, which F. Troughton found in his Alta. mont garden last Tuesday, anlf which he wss kind enough tf present to us. If otherwise, then we are at the beginning of the spring instead of facing winter, which, much as we might wish it, ls too good to be true. ~ ~ Next Monday being Thanks k giving Day and 0 public holiday the wicket will be open at Holi) burn Post Office from 9:30 a.n to 10:SO a.m. BE SURE TO READ OUR AD. It will be INTERESTING to all who appreciate s real drug service. l)o not forget that itunday is Thanksgiving Day and a general holiday. u ~ A large run of smelts chased by dogfish came mto the waters oif East Beach last Monday morning. A number of residents made good catches. ~ ~ Mrs. Stark and family of Van- couver, have moved into a house st 2138 Bellevue Avenue. u J. SicEwan of South Vancou- ver, is visiting his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. 51cEwan, 15th and Esquimalt Ave. He leaves tomorrow to vis- it another son in Kamloops. Prznc&pal Fred J. Patterson, 1483 Gordon Ave., has received the sad news of the death of his father, Rev. David Patterson, at Apohaqui, New Brunswick. Mr. Patterson was a retired Baptist minister and in his 75th year. He is survived by three sons and two daughters. ~ 4 u It is officially reported that scores of flights of ducks con- taining a hundred to two hun- dred in a tlight have been ob- served coming down from the north at Pitt Meadows. This goes to show that the western mater fowl have not suffered as have those on the prairies, where there has been a serious shortage of water with 0 result- ant heavy mortality. u A daughter was born to Mr. and hlrs. E. Marsh, 16th and Marine Drive, last Wednesday at the North Vancouver HospitaL I Mrs. Tate who has been ill for the psst five weeks in Vancou- ver, is recovering and expects to return to her home here very shortly. WEST VAII I'IIARMACY Tbu Store of Survke. 1402 Murme Dr&vu Wuut 27 Emu&sewer Pbuuu West 321 (Afiur 9 P.m.) Stratton'S BAKERY BREAD -- CAKES Chocolate Cake, Bar Loaf Buna - Rolls Scones Nut Bread - Shortbread Christening, Birthday, Wedding Cakes ASSORTED PASTRIES Aknond Vsriciiei made at 1468 MARINE DRIVE Phone IVemt 27--or Call GORDON ROBSON BurrL&ur B Suncner WEST VANCOUVEB- Officu Nu. 1447 Marin Uviru Phone West 4&LL VANCOUVER OFFICE- Suiiu 012& 610 Huuiisgu Si. W Phone Sermlmr 4199 HOLLTBVRN Barber Shop 16&b S Mar&su BXPBRT SBRVICB E. MARSH, Piupriuiur HOLT- The Glass Man 1470 Marine Drive Phone West 27 All kinds of Class Work BAND NOTES The West Vancouver School Band will show its appreciation of the eiforts of the Kitsilano School Band in winning the Do- minion championship by turning out in full strength at the con- cert tonight. Mr. Condon has secured fifty reserved seats and will act as host to the band for the evening. All members will kave on the 6:50 boat. FUEL VERNON FEED STORE The following new members have joined the band: Alice Overington, Grace McMillsn, Gordon Ritz, Dick Timbrell (sax- ophones; Edward Tearoe, Stan- ley Patterson, Leslie Shellard, (clarinets); Stuart Johnson, Harry Aldred, (comets); Jack Ritz Gerald Conway (trom bones); Angus fiicTavish (bari- tone); John Gilles (base); Jack McLeod, (alto); John Beatty, (mellophone). Three practices a week are be- ing held for these new members and it should not be long until they are able to 12)Sp&b)ously! w.'th.&J&e&n&te all right," grinned the vendor, making the best of it. "Iwr that is.i'it. left my tobacco pouch on the piano." Tactful A boy st school kept writing home for money. His father made a final refusal, saying he did not wish to encourage his son to become a spendthrift. The boy replied: "Dear Dad, Will you kindly lend me live shillings, as I am saving up?" Her Privilege, Too. Mrs. Byron: "That'0 the kind of husband to have! Did you hear Mr. Dike tell his wife to go and look st some ten guinea hats T'!r. Byron: "hiy dear, have I ever deprived you of the privil- ege of looking at ten guinea hats I" A. C. Searle, Phone West 9 Fuel, Feed, Fertilixera and Building Supplies Dressmaking Coats Relined, Alterations Children's Clothes Prices reasonable SIRS. E. SIINIONS Phone West 105 ISL kirs io you ever seettesl'state anueary ~ pub&meal bnls I 'IREINSURANCB bz)R SILAT Furumbus usd Uufuiu- &ubm& Huuuuu. Muser Arunubru fur Mor&gugwu uu "bimkuu Humus" 1406 lturiau Drive Office Pkuuu Wuui 21 ur Sur. 1200 auuiduuuu Pbuuu W. 22B or W. 20Lt BURRARD FUNERAL CHAPEL S. D. WHITE, Mgr. Dm&iac»vu Fueurui Smv&uu Ludr Au&is&use 320--3&4 Si. B Pbuuu Nm&k 020 Goin Too Far "I have a very indulgent hus- band," said Mrs. Trustknuk "Yes, so George says,w sponded Mrs. Spitefuk "Some- times indulges too much, doesn' he?" Local and Personal