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0001 A Weekly Newspaper Circulatingin she District of Wgss Vayscou7ygr-Ambleside, Hollyburn, Winston, Dundarafyc 61.00 per year. CyprCSS Park, Caulfeild, WhyteCliff, ESC. Newsstands 6c per Copy Vol. VI SIX PAGES HOLLYBURN P.O., WEST VANCOUVER. B.C., FRIDAY, JANUARY 29. )932 No. 36 AEI SEE iten f Ea r h nm 0)sn L C. G. R other r fenn when im tn mms" nd the tyoni. iagk" 0? IW 00.N 6.00 0.00 0.N 10.N 0„00 i.N 616 CLEARING EAST BEACH i With the exception of the statement that "serious con- sideration is also being given at this time to s bridge across the First Narrows," nothing in Reeve Leyland'0 inaugural address will be so favorably received in West Vancouver as his statement that it is suggested a section of beach east of the ferry wharf be cleared this year. For years, at more or less regular intervals, this news- paper has been pleading for some work of this kind being done. We have pointed out that the layer of stones on our beaches is very thin and a few men with the aid of a team could in a few days clear away quite a considerable stretch of beach besides taking away the old logs and stumps which now make our shores hideous, The accomplishment of this work would not only prove a great boon to all our residents but would attract large numbers of city residents to the municipality during the summer months. Most of these latter would be mothers and their families, who would come over in the morning ferries returning from the city, and go home in the evening ferries returning to the city, which boats have now a light passenger list. This would result naturally in a large increase in the ferry receipts without any corre- sponding increase in overhead. There would also be con- siderably more travel on holidays and Sundays, as anyone will testify who has been at English Bay or Jericho Beach at such times. Our merchants, too, would benefit from the custom of these trippers. Altogether, we do not know of any small municipal undertaking which would yield such a rich return for the small amount of money necessary to be expended. HOI.I.YBURN RIDGE A very interesting editorial appeared in last Friday'0 Province relative to a suggestion made by Reeve Leyland at s recent council meeting that the co-operation of the Van- couver Parks Board be enlisted to have the Hollyburn Plateau made a public park. The Province stressed the same points to which we drew attention in an editodial some time ago urging that the plateau be reserved for park purpcsies, nsm«l)', that itqnns a natural park already, its timber could not be cut profitably, the ground was unsuitable for farming or residential purposes, and it was destitute of minerals. Apart from all these advantages, however, its chief suit- ability lies in its proximity to the City of Vancouver. The recent disclosures ss regards the condition of Stanley Park is only another reason for the reservation of this area in our midst. It has been revealed that Vancouver's world-famed park is slowly but surely dying, and that it has become neces- sary, if it is to be saved, to open it up throughout. It has paid the price of being too close to the smoke of a great city, and henceforth must be converted into the normal park of lawns and shrubs and scattered trees, instead of remaining what it has hitherto been, an example of B. C.'s great costal forests. We hope that steps will be taken without delay towards the reservation of the Hollyburn Plateau. The ever-present fire risk in the hot dry months of summer might destroy all its beauty at one fell swoop, and this risk becomes greater every summer with the continual increase in the numbers of those who spend their spare time there. One turn of the wind during the fire of August, 1930, and the plateau would have become a mass of charred timber. Last summer a fire raged for weeks on Black Mountain and was with di(ficulty kept from spreading to the Ridge. As every fire-fighter knows, the first few hours--or sometimes minutes--are the most im- portant in the case of any fire, be it of s building or a forest. The present very capable provincial fire wardens keep a sharp lookout throughout the hot months, but there sre not enough of them to e(Fectively cover the large area involved. Once the plateau, however, was taken over as a park, all this danger would be eliminated, and we could rest assured that it would then remain as a beautiful playground for the present and future residents of Greater Vancouver. Meanwhile, we would remind the authorities that another summer, with all its possibilities of forest flres, is upon us. n vu~ sw'i ) 8 Skiing on Hollyburn Ridge "THREE I.IVE GHOSTS" When passing the Legion Hall the other evening, I heard what I thought was a serious quarrel, so thought I had better investi- gate and see what was going on. As I neared the entrance, I heard a woman scream and then a gruff man's voice replied, "Oh, I wouldn't hurt you." Very gin- gerly I opened the door, expect- ing to find myself in the midst of a fight, instead of which I found myself in the midst of s rehearsal of the West Van- couver Community Players busy rehearsing "Three Live Ghosts." I apologized for intruding, but was invited by the producer, Mr. Guy Desmond, to stay and Natch the rehearsal awhile, and was astonished to find in what a businesslike w a y rehearsals were carried out. Here were a group of people who mean busi- ness, and who realize that to get the best results from a play means plenty of hard work and 'serious thought. While chat- ting with Mr. Desmond after the rehearsal he assured me that the West Vancouver Play- ers'roduction of the 'Three Live Ghosts" will be as good a performance as he hss ever wit- nessed. While watching the rehearsal it was easy to see how it was that their tw» prcviema~ds.- tions, "Tilly of Bloomsbury" and "The 13th Chair," were such s success. "Three Live Ghosts" is one of the funniest farce- comedies that has ever been written. From the rise of the curtain in the first sct to the end of the play it is one long laugh. The part of "Jimmy Gubbins," the cockney, is played by Sidney Desmond. The other two Ghosts are played by hiur- ray )Vatson and Guy Desmond. Special mention must be made of Mr. Gordon Robertson, a new and talented member of the cast, who plays the difFicult role of the detective. The play is under the auspices of the West Vancouver Branch of the Canadian Legion, and all profits from the production will go to their funds. Don't forget to come and do your bit to help the boys along on February 16th, 16th and 17th, st the Hollyburn Theatre. P.G.E. BUYER MUST COhIPLETE LLVE Premier S. F. Tolmie passed through Vancouver last Friday night en route to Victoria. where he will discuss sale of the Pacific Great Eastern Railway with one of several prospective bidders who have visited the cap;tal recently. "We are by no means on the verge of a sale yet, and for that reason I csn not divulge sny de- tails of the negotiations," stat- ed the premier, "Completion of the line into the Peace River area and into North Vancouver will be one of the terms under which the railroad will be sold." Dr. Tolmie explained that be- fore seriously considering any proposals to sell the road, the government will have to be thor- oughly convinced of responsibil- ity and financial ability of any party offering to buy. Before negotiations can be closed, the terms will have to be submitted to the Legislature for consider- ation, he said. CONCERT AND DANCE Under the auspices of L.O.L No. 2990, the Prince of Wales Concert Party wiB put on a sketch entitled 'The Wslka- thoners," to be held In the Orange Hall on Monday, Feb- ruary 29th, in aid of the Loyal Protestant Children's Orphan- age, Two snd a half hours of fun. after which the 77llicums Orchestra will supply the music for a dance. Keep this date open. BASKETBALLTOURNAMENT Tickets for the basketball tournament to be held in the Inglewood School Auditorium next Friday, 6th February, msy now be obtained from sny High School student. Order of Games Bantam (A) Boys vs. Bantam (B) Boys. Junior Girls, W. V., vs Junior Girls, N. V. Junior (B) Boys vs. High School Sta(F. Junior (A) Boys, W. V., vs. Senior Boys, N. V. An entertainment between games will be provided by the students. First game will begin prompt- ly at 7:15 p.m. WEST VANCOUVER CONSERVATIVES TO HOI.D MEETING 0(ar vq v The next meeting of the West Vancouver Conservative Asso- ciation will take place on Tues- day evening, 9th February, st a place to be announced later in our columns. It is hoped that J. W. Jones, minister of financ in Victoria, will be present to address the meeting. - . Legion Notes i The regular monthly meeting of the Canadmn Legion Vancouver Branch, will take place next hiondsy evening st 8 o'lock, in the Legion Memorial Hall. Captain R. L Jermain, R. N., will give sn address on the Boy Scout movement, the branch having been asked to act ss sponsors for the Boy Scout troop here. Every member is asked to be present. CIVIC SERVICE A civic service will be held next Sunday evening, 31st Jan- uary, at 7:15 o'lock, in St Stephen'0 Church, which will be attended by the Reeve snd Coun- cil, Administrative Boards and Municipal Employees. PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNUAL hiEETING The annual meeting of the Hollyburn Public Library last Tuesday was adjourned until next Tuesday evening at 8 o'lock, in the Hollyburn School The library hss had a mast suc- cessful year, the number of sub- scribers being now three hun.. dred and forty-three. It is ren dering a real service to the community and is entitled to the support of all West Vancouver residents. All members are asked to make a special a(fart to be present next Tuesday eve- ning, when the annual reports will be presented and ogicers elected for the year 1932. L O. D. E.Messrs. Colvin and Hardy were present to present a peti- tion, dated 19th January, and signed by 17 persons, requesting the grading and gravelling of 21st Street between Esquimslt and Gordon Avenue, also Gor- don Avenue from 21st to 20th Streets. The applicants were informed that instructions had been given for part of this work to be done and that a further survey would be made of the balance of the work requested. ORCHESTRAL SOCIE Extraordinary fete of magic and necromancy by Mr. R. D. Peck and a special variety pro- gramme will be presented on Tuesday February 9th at Hofiyburn Theatre, under the auspices of the Duncan Lawson Chapter, L O. D. E. A matinee will be given for children and students at 4 o'lock. Admis- sion 10 cents. The evening per- formance st 8015. Adults 35 cents. Save the date. TY TO GIVE CONCERT The West Vancouver Orchestral Society is giving a con- cert next Thursday, February 4th, at 8:15 Irma., in the Legion Memorial Hall, when the soloists will be hir. Aubrey Clarke, baritone, and Miss Nancy Rudolph, violinist. The proceeds will go to the Canadian Legion, )gest Vancouver Branch, Building Fund, from the members of which organization tick- ets at 25 cents each msy be obtained. The following is the program: PART ONE "0 Canada." hfarch of the Peers, "Iolanthe"...................... Sullivan Adagio Pathe'tique ..................................Godard Slavonic Dance.......................................................Dvorsk Songs--"The Cobbler'0 Song'"Chu Chin Chow").......Norton "Give Me the Open Road"....................... Ambrose Aubrey Clarke Duet (Flute and Clarinet)--"Serenade"..............................Titi Cyril Howarth and Cli(F Groom "Picador" (Spanish Valse) .........................................Brockett PART TWO "Berceuse" ......,...................................................... Sarnefeldt Ballet hiusic ("Rossmunde") ........, .......,.... Schubert Violin Solo--"Adoration" .......................................Borowski Nancy Rudolph Irish Lilt .............................................Savern Songs--"For You Alone" .....'.......................„...............Geehl "The Mighty Deep" ...............................Jude Audrey Clarke L'Arlesienne Suite (Intermezzo, Minuet, Farandole)...... Biset "God Save the King"