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0001 7 s ~ ~ A Weekly Newspaper Ct'rculatingin thg District of West VancouTJgr-AmbksiCk, Hollyburyt, Wcstotg, Dundarazrt 61.00 per year. CyPrCJS Park, Caulfeild, Whytetliff, Etc. 5cp copy at newsstands, Tiol. VII SIX PAGES HOLLYBURN P.O., WEST VANCOUVER, B.C., FRIDAY, JUNE 24. 1932 No. 5 ooi choo sonj. oof looo Thin con. nunc ioodo ir io hoz. ,hoz The t'ai The ling a of tho o lip w will Io le xi)la? plots. snrr sror pro o n 1rr r aaoa 26r~o narc gonhk xsoooz olofia pishs'ps wl ili Iwhoo ~sight o so)so & icosst oieggs Tho ~oloog 8 icon ~y(hhtg dgo oh~oofi iog(n'i ioo THE SECOND NARROWS'RIDGE CONTROVERSY WEST VANCOUVER 1VE A large and enthusiastic num- ber of citizens gathered at Dun- darave Hall last evening in re- sponse to a public appeal on be- ha!f of tho above organization The chary was taken by the Rev+ F. A. Ram'spy, provisional chair- man,"and the meeting,cafied to order. The Chairman explained that this meeting was the outcome of an organization partially formed last week whose chief object was to assist the various bodies now individually trying to cope with the ever increasing number of cases of need in our Municipal- ity. At the organization meeting at which some 62 persons were present, representing 27 differ- ent local bodies, it was decided to form this new body in order to centralize the effort, to pre- vent overlapping and to enlarge the scope of the present efforts; to embrace all residents willing and ready to assist. After dis- ueeion it was decided to elect a rovisional body of ofi'icers for a term of three months only, at which time permanent officials would be elected for an annual term. It was felt in this way aB the preliminary work could be immediately undertaken, a pol- icy of procedure laid down, head- quarters provided and various committees formed under sec- tional conveners. Upon the com- pletion of this effort and at the expiration of the term mention- ed, it might be possibk to flnd others perhaps more fitted to carry on the work than those elected to office provisionally. The provisional officers elect- ed were as fofiowsi Chairman: Rev. F. A. Ramsey Vice Chairman: birn. A. M. O'Donnefi, Hon. Sec.-Tress.:P. C. Chap- man, Sub-Committee Chairmen: Maintenance: Miss lii. B. Al- mas, Food: Mrs. A. E, Young, Clothing: Mrs. A. J. Gleam, I'uel: H. Walker, biembership: G. Gemmifi. The various chairmen of the subwommittees will appoint their own committees of work- ers from the Membership at large. The Chairman stated It was LFARE ASSOCIATION expressly understood that this body would be non-political, non- sectarian and though it is co- operative in spirit, is not associ- ated v(a, any «ay,with any co- operative e'ociety br agency, but sn association of citizens work- ing,together to help meet exist- ing needs with available resourc- es. It's chief aims and objects will be to obts(n from every available source, stocks of food, fruit, vegetables, clothing and fuel, to preserve quaitities of fruit and vegetables for winter use, to recondition clothing and shoes, and to arrange for cut- ting, hauling and storage of wood, to obtain assistance from auto and truck owners for dis- tribution and hauling and mone- tary assistance sufficient to pay overhead expenses where neces- sary, and Anally to ascertain any and every case of need and ren- der every assistance possibk. In this way it is believed many homes and persons now greatly embarrassed will be made hap- pier, a great opportunity will be afforded every citizen from the humblest to the rich to assist their less fortunate neighbor, and everything of use now lying dormant or being wasted will be turned to valuable service. The Chairman of the various sub-committees each reported splendid initial progress and that their requests were meeting with ready responses from every quarter. A membership card for reference purposes was given to every individual present who signed same snd pledged his sympathetic support in this movement, and his help in some specific manner. The Chairman pointed out that in this time of unrest and distress it was not only a priv- ilege but a duty for everyone able to assist, and hoped that every citizen would make it his or her business to get in touch with the Chairman of the Mem- bership Committee and sign and return a card, thereby becoming an active volunteer in this wor- thy eifort of good citizenship. In closing the Chairman ex- pressed on behalf of those pres- ent, their appreciation to K. A. Ray for his kind donation of the use of the Hall for this meeting. The controversy over the repairs of the Second Narrows'ridge bids fair to rival the endless discussions over war reparations. It has been up to date just as barren of results, just as disappointing, and should with sny kind of luck last just as long as aB the talk about war debts. In both cases the questions to be reaBy settled are few and obvious to any average man, but they seem to have been continually swamped under a torrent of endless discussion. So far as the bridge repairs are concerned, where and what is the nigger or niggers in the woodpile? Every business man knows that, had the bridge been situated on any main railway line in Canada or one of its branch lines, it would have been repaired in one month at the outside. Why is the Burrard bridge built, and the people of this North Shore left to drift into bankruptcy? These are the questions which are everywhere being asked by the citizens of the three North Shore municipalities. Thereis no valid reason so far advanced why the bridge should not have been repaired long ago. The bridge directors appear to have done their very best from the beginning to get action, but they seem to be as powerless as the people they represent. And that is the situation to date. It is a situation which cannot be much longer maintained. The people of the North Shore want the bridge repaired, or good and sound reasons given why that is impossible. In the latter case, some means of communication will have to be found other than ferries, which are as inadequate for handling our motor traffic as Noah's ark. The time has come to put the closure on aB controversy, forget the fact that George ever existed, and,get down to business. SCHOOL BOARD NOTES Report was read fsum Dr. Nash for the month of May. Re- ceived and filed. A letter was read from Mrs. C. bfitchefi Prince Rupert, thanking the Board for leave of absence granted J. R. Mitchefi. Received and filed. A letter was read from R. B. Hamilton asking that he be ap- pointed substitute in (place of W. R. Hamilton when the latter was engaged in supervising the matriculation examinations. It vsas resolved that this arrange- ment be carried out, and bfr. Brealey so advised. A letter wss read from Dr. E. A. Henry inviting the Board to attend his last service to be held in the United Church on the evening of Sunday, June 26th. )VINNERS IN SNAP-SHOT CONTEST The committee in charge of the snap-shot contest held in connection with the biay Day celebration have made the fol- lowing awards: 1st prize--birs. George Hayes 1483 Duchess Ave. 2nd prize--'Mrs. J. Bruce, Gar- row Bay. Honourable mention -- Julie~e Mrs I Hudson T Adams, G. S. Armstrong and Lucy McDougafi. It is regretted that among the snaps submitted none had been taken of the relay race, the morning and afternoon sports, the planting of the tree by the retiring May Queen, the pioneers in the parade, and the group at the municipal hall. Prize winners may get their prizes from Mrs. J. R. Patterson, 2697 Marine Drive. FLORAL FESTIVAL The ninth Flower Show of the West Vancouver Horticultural Association will be held in the Dundarave Hall on Saturday next. A. E. Munn, M.P., has been asked to open the exhibi- tion at 3:30 p.m. Fruit, flow- ers and vegetables will be judged by J. Livingstone. Home cooking and needlework (girls'ection.. by Miss K. S. Dickin- son, and wood work and designs (boys'ection) by W. K. Wood- cock. Reeve Leyland will deliver the evening address. The exhi- bition will be open until 10 p.m. The secretary will be at Dun- darsve HaB from 7:30 p.m. to- night to 10 p.m. to receive en- tries. Membership of 81.00 per year entitles free admission to two shows, also ten entries in each show, but anyone can enter an exhibit for 10c each, except gar- dens, and boukvards, which will be for members only. Report was read from Dr. Mc- Cubbin for the month of May. Received and filed. It was resolved that appoint- ment of Miss J. Castefi as Dom- estic Science teacher be confirm- ed. SCHOOL SUPERANNUATION FUND A letter was read from the Superannuation Commissioner, Victoria, asking if the Board would approve sharing the ex- pense of an actuarial investiga- tion of the Superannuation Fund the cost of which was estimated to be approximately 81.50 per contributor. It was resolved that the Commissioner be advis- ed that the Board ts not wifiis.g to make any contribution for this purpose. as it is considered if such s survey is necessary the cost should be borne by the Government as part of the ad- ministrative cost of the Fund, or else by the beneficiaries of the Fund. CHORAL SOCIETY'S PICNIC TOMORROW The annual picnic of the West Vancouver Choral Society will take place tomorrow (Saturday) at Whytecliff Park. Special buses will leave Ambleside Wharf at 2:30 p.m. and those desiring this transportation are asked to assemble there, if pos- sible, or'else to phone Miss Wil- sosi at IVest 90,.so;hat a.vaua ments can be made for them. There will be sports for adults and children in the afternoon, and a bonfire in the evening. Tea, coffee and ice cream will be provided, but members are asked to bring a basket snd afi necessary dishes. Report was made by Trustee Mz. Russell on necessary work in connection with minor repairs and painting required. It was ~Fired that the Chairman of Building Committee be empow- ered to have carried out the nec- e~ry work covered in his re- port. Mr. Brooks attended, snd asked permission to leave on June 24th instead of June 30th, in order to take up the Summer Course at the University of Washington. Mr. Brooks said that he had discussed this with bir. Patterson, who had concur- red provided he obtained the sanction of the Board. It was resolved that this request be granted. UNEblPLOYED ORGANIZE Irr 1VEST VANCOUVER The West Vancouver Unem- ployed Association held its first general meeting Saturday even- ing, June 18th, at Legion Haik Approximately one hundred per- sons attended. This meeting was for the pur- pose of re-organixing and form- ing an association of afi the un- employed in this municipality. Bert Curley very kindly acted as chairman for this meeting. The foBowing oificers were elected: President: C. D Edwards Vice-President: H. E. Wa(ker, Secretary-Tress.: J. E. liIoore, Executive Committee: Colin Turner, bIrs. Harry Clead, blark Phillips, (V. G. Crosby. The next general meeting will be held in Legion Hall, Tuesday, June 28th, st 8:15 p.m. sharp. All residents of 1Vest Vancouver are cordially invited to attend. 1 )75.- ASSOCIATED BOARD E?(AbIS The examinations of the As- sociated Board Royal College of Music and Royal Academy of biusic wfil be held at the studm of hire. F. Knight-Hodge, 1332 Duchess Ai e., tomorrow (Satur- day) June 25th, at 9130 aau. Don't forget the Choral Soci- ety Picnic tomorrow st 1Aiyte- cliif Park.The blsrine Drive, near Sherman