0001 "C, l yJI s A Weekly Newspaper Circulating I'n the District of West Vayycoftvcr-Amblctidc, Hollyburyf, Wcstoyy, DfdyydarfJYyg $ 1.00 per year. CyprCSS Park, Caulfeild, yyVhyteCliff, Etc. 50 per copy at newsstsnds. Vol. VII SIX PAGES HOLLYBURN P.O. ~ WEST VANCOUVER. B.C., FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 1932 No. 4 ptt lab I,ali. 5gkt ni it il af ana- nias aa1A ttdga randy the fruit ith Q uut 1 layer nCii. faiii cuvw v,lay tlthe tying Steam ath av Ikep tay nl ,„dp 4ihai kus Ii vatkt uillgia kYai tgaii u PAY YOUR TAXES The Municipal Act compels all councils in the province to add 10 per cent. to taxes not paid before due date, snd our council in common with other councils hss no choice but to make this charge. Very few of us object to receiving money, but payment of th'e same is an entirely diiyerent matter. If, however, called upon to do so, we like as business men and women to feel that we have received value for what we have put out. In West Vancouver this has always been the case, and never more so than in the last three years. During that period the Hollyburn upper lands deal has been consummated, a concrete fact which--for this we can be thankful--will soon produce important concrete results, the bank overdraft re- duced from $53,000 to $33,000, no increase in the millage or imposition of an improvement tax as predicted, 6 reduction in light costs before the expiry of the agreement resulting in a saving in two years of $23,000, the classification of Marine Drive and the Horseshoe Bay loop resulting in the govern- ment's paying 75% and the municipality's paying 26% instead of 6 40% and 60% basis as previously, 6 mail delivery estab- lished, streets named, houses numbered and up-toclste traffic signs erected, 6 water by-law for $165,000 passed and the work done for the first time by the municipality by day labor snd using cast iron mains, the ferries under efficient management brought up to that point when last year an operating surplus of $12,000 was made, all by-laws revised and brought up to date, a new fire truck purchased, the consent of the govern- ment obtained to wipe oif 6 debt of $42,000 on the Capilano bridge, the P.R. system abolished, bus rates on the upper levels reduced and electric light provided at Whytecliff. It is a record of steady progress of which any municipality might well be proud, more especially when it is considered that the financial standing of West Vancouver today is one of the best in the province. That, however, is no reason why, as we hear some are proposing, taxes should not be paid on the principle that the municipality can get along without them. No business, however large its reserve, can long survive the washing out of its accounts receivable, and taxes are the accounts receivable of a municipality. A constant reduction in tlie psytnent ofi taxes could only result in 6 receiver being put in, who would proceed to sell up the properties of residents until all municipal debts had been paid. In other words, the tgtx levy would be still paid but 'by the taxpayer keeping his taxes and losing his property in order to do so, which would be very poor business. We do not expect for one moment that this will happen in West Vancouver. We merely wish to point out that there never was a time in the history of the municipality when citizenship was more necessary for the support and appreci- ation of the council, which can be best expressed by paying the taxes promptly. England was in a bad wsy recently, and Englishmen won the admiration of the nations by paying up and putting their country back on the top of the world. They are looking to her today to save them. West Vancouver is in good shape financ- iall and we want to keep her so by paying our taxes. In that way only can we help ourselves and be in a position to help others. FLORAL FESTIVAL The West Vancouver Agricultural and Horticultural As- sociation sre holding their ninth floral festival on Saturday, 26th June, from 2:30 to 10 p nh in Dundarave Hall. In this municipality of beautiful gardens the annual floral festival of the Association has always been one of the most popular events of the year. The great majority of our residents spend much of their spare time in the cultivation of their flowers and plants and vegetables. It is 6 labor of love with them, as the maintenance of the association for the fostering of floriculture and agriculture in our midst is in the case of the directors and oiyicials of the association. The latter as in the past have gone to 6 great deal of trouble to ensure this year'6 festival being up to the high standard of those which have preceded it and which have always compared favorably with any in Greater Vancouver. The classes include among others small fruits, vegetables, roses, collections, a decorative section, novice class, domestic science, woodworking, etc. Catalogues can be obtained from the Ambleside Tes Rooms, Iiesage Drug Store, Gemmill's Drug Store, Roberts'etter Meats, Vernon Feed Store, Finlayson's Drug Store, and the Marine Grocery. It is hoped that our many garden lovers will take advanta- gee of the opportunity thus offered them not only to attend the festival but put In exhibits in one or more of the various classes. There are very few who have not at least some choice plants, of which they are proud, and the ilowers of which are worthy to be included in any exhibition. The'children have not been forgotten, avid classes have been arranged which will give them every opportunity to display the proficiency they have attained in some of the subjects they have taken up in school. The contemplation and cultivation of beautiful flowers cost little, and they help us to forget the troublous times in which we live. Let us go to the festival and exhibit at the festival, snd so for 6 short time forget the depression which at present is clouding our outlook. CHORAL SOCIETY'S PICNIC Final arrangements have now been made for the picnic to be held st Whytecliif tomorrow week, June 25th„by the Choral Society. Special buses will leave Ambleside Wharf at 2:30 snd those who desire bus trans- portation are asked to assemble there if possible. Those living too far west to iind that con- venient are requested to phone Miss Wilson at W 90, and ar- rangements will be made to pick them up. An interesting program of sports and games has been drawn up, with events for both adults and children, and the committee hopes that everyone will find the day enjoyable. Members are asked to bring 6 basket and all necessary dishes, Tea, coffee and ice cream will be provided. To defray expenses a charge of 35 cents for adults and 10 cents for children will be made. The day will close with com- munity singing around 6 beach fire, the return trip being made at 9. Members possessing guitars or other musical instru- ments are asked to bring them along. WEST VANCOUVER HORTICULTURAL ASSN. The 9th Floral Festival of the West Vancouver Horticultural Association will be held on Sat- urday, June 25th and the 16th. Annual Exhibition on Saturday, September 10th in the Dundu- rave Hall from 2:30 to 10 p.m. The catalogues sre now ready for distribution and can be hsd from the following stores: Am- bleside Tea Rooms, Lesage Drug Co., Gemmill's Drug Store, Rob- erts Better Meats, Vernon Feed Store and Finlsyson'6 Drug Store, Dundarave, snd the Ma- rine Grocery at 22nd and Marine Drive. Several catalogues have been mailed. Any wishing to receive one are asked to please phone the secretary and one will be mailed. The membership tickets are now ready--$1.00 for a year, which entitles the mem- ber to free admission to two shows and all lectures, also 10 entries in each show. The children's section this year includes drawing of sweet peas and conventional design, flower section as usual; boys'ivision--Bird house made by boy under 16 years, and one made by boy under 13 years; High school boys--Model of First Narrows Bridge; Girl's di- vision--8 classes only in needle- work and home cooking as usual. For any information phone the secretary, West, 266L. '.a aq LEGION The Canadian Legion, West Vancouver branch, will hold their next general meeting on Tuesday, 21st June, at 8 p.m. in the Legion Memorial Hall. At this meeting various committees will be formed for the ensuing six months. t WELFARE ASSOCIATIONS FORMED iarA's~4Y COM5HTTEE The May Dsy Committee will hold their fina meeting next Wednesday, 22nd instant, at 8 in the council chamber It '16 osbspecntaip yaquosaed "thon every member make a point of being present, so that all mat- tera relating to the celebration may be concluded for the year. MINERAL SPRING AT KEW BEACH It may be news to 6 number of West Vancouver residents that there is at Kew Beach a mineral spring, the waters of which have valuable medicinal popeerttes They are said to contain among other solutions lime, mineral salts, and iron. The use of this water is free to sny who care to pay Kew Beach 6 visit A West Vancouver Welfare Association was formed last night at 6 meeting held in St. Stephen's parish hall, the object of which is to assist the needy in the municipality. Thirty organ- izations were represented. Of- ficers for three months were chosen as follows: president, Rev. F. A. Ramsey; vice-presi- dent, Mrs. A. M. O'Donnell; secretary, P. C. Chapman; the work to be divided into five de- partments under a chairman for each as hereunder: maintenance, Miss Almas; food, lilrs. A. E. Young; clothing, 51rs. Gleam; fuel, Harold Walker; member- ship, G. Gemmifl. The next meeting will take place on Thursday, 23rd instant, in Dun- darave Hall, kindly loaned by K. A. Rsy io which any interested are invited. Any desiring in- formation are requested to com- municate wiih any of the above ~ oiyicers. I.O.D.E. ROSE DAY The Duncan Lawson Chapter, I.O D.E., are holding their Annu- al Alexandra Rose Day on Wed- nesday, June 22nd, and will b' glad of the liberal assistance of the citizens of IVest Vancouver, All of the proceeds, with the ex- ception of 215% vvhich goes to the Crippled Children's Hos- pital in England, will be used for 1Velfare Work in West Vancou- ver. WEEKLY DANCES AT HOLLYBURN PAVILION Free Dancing Instruction Hollyburn Pavilion has been reopened and dances will be held every Saturday night be- ginning tomorrow at 8:30 o'lock to music supplied by George Griiyin and his 7-piece orchestra. The pavulion is also for rent. Fry dancing instruct tion will also be given every Saturday at 7 p.m. under the di- rection of Reedis Jessop and Al Robertson of the Lilas Moore Dance School. See advertise- ment in this issue for full par- ticulars. UNEhIPLOYED TO REORGAiNIZE A reorganization meeting of the West Vancouver Unem- ployed will be held in the Legion Hall on Saturday, June 18th, at 8 p.m., when 6 "constitution" will be presented for considera- tion. All interested in appoint- ing representative oiyicers and committees are cordially invited to attend. Don't forget the dance at The council granted a dance Hollyburn Pavilion Saturday hall license to N. Williamson for night. Hollyburn Pavilion. COUNCIL stOTES E. J. Dans came before the councfl to request permission to open up the trail between King' Ave. snd 21st Street. His application was granted and the matter referred to the engineer for attention. Mrs. A. W. LeHuquet wrote the council re camp at Garrow Bay The council regretted that they could not agree to her re- quest regarding the use of the camp as to do so would contra- vene regulations. The Canadian Bank of Com- mene wrote the council offering 6 $1,000 District of West Van- couver 515% bond due 1st July, 1940. They were advised that the councd did not wash to take ad- vantage of this offer at the pres- ent time. G. N. Cave wrote the council re water license 10668. The council replied that they were powerless to do anything more than hsd already been done and enclosed for his information cony of the Comptroller's letter of June 6th in reply to the coun- cil's letter of June 2nd. Mrs. S. Fox wrote the council regarding clearing the beach east of 13th Street. The council replied that they were eonfining the clearing of beaches to sections in front of ply lie propertit 'oni'jt «nd"imt the matter of sea encroachment could not be considered at the present time K. A. Ray wrote the conned re beach st foot of 17th Street. . He was advised that the coun- cil were confining their efforts to the improvement of the beach in front of public properties only A. E. Morris wrote the coun- cil regarding condition of Belle- vue Avenue between 24th and 25th Streets. Referred tothe engineer for his report. 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