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0001 PA. vlrrvv'phl v cvvr c4 ~ v 33 RT vvv c ;:c 'orvvs 'C: V lacy '-- . ~ sic c 'c vs c p'r ivsv ~%v crv'rv vv-vr .'. ~vrv vc v'v'v rrrhv vcr-'rrv~'vv' 'vr v rrvrrrrvrrvrvvvrr THE WEST VAN NEWS AVERA(IE FISElEltlES VAI.UIYS OVElt $21,800,000 Return from the fisheries fell off very sharply In British Co- lumbia last year, ss everywhere else in the world, but notwith- standing this decrease the aver- age annual value of the output from fishing operations in the province in the past ten years (1922-1931) has been more than 321,838,000. And that's 0 tidy sum of money for one industry in one province to have added yearly to the value of the production from Canada's natural resources. Doubtless the annual average may be pulled down a bit this year, since markets and prices are still unsatisfactory, but when the world has returned again to normal the figures may be expected to rise to new high levels, for the fisheries resourc- es of the Pacific coast have not yet been exploited to the fulL Salmon, of course, account for the greater part of British Co- lumbia's annual return from fishing operations, but the prov- ince is also possessed of other very valuable fisheries, such as the halibut, herring and pilchard fisheries, as well as a number of lesser importance. As 0 matter of fact, about twenty-five dif- ferent varieties of food fish and shellfish are taken commercial- ly by British Columbia fisher- men every year, and whales, seals and grayfish or dogfish are also landed. No Lessened Supply Last year the market value of the fisheries production of the province was 311,110,000, in round figures. The 1931 value was the "low" for the ten-year period just passed, but it is to be kept in mind that the drop was due entirely to world econ- omic conditions and not to sny depletion of the fisheries re- sources. (Given a satisfactory market situation, the British Columbia fishermen would have landed a. good many million pounds more fish than they brought ashore last year, for the fish were there to take). The "high" level for 1922-1931 was reached in 1926 when world conditions were favorable snd British Columbia output heavy. The quantity of gear and equipment in use in British Co- lumbia operations last year, and the number of persons employed were both less of course than in the preceding year. A similar state of affairs existed in fish- ing countries the world over. Operations were curtailed be- cause of economic conditions. even at that however, more than 13,000 people were work- ing in Canada's Pacific coast fisheries and they used plant and equipment worth over 320,- 000,000. They operated nearly 5000 gasoline boats and 228 sailing and gasoline vessels and over 1900 sail and row boats, as well as between two and three hundred carrying smacks and scows. Their nets and lines snd traps had 3 value of about Slr 750,000, although that amount was naturally considerably less than the figure for years when operations were on 0 more in- tensive scale. LVith the salmon markets badly upset, the num- ber of canneries in operation was reduced to 35 and the can- ners limited their pack. The Women's Auxiliary of St. Stephen's NORTH VANCOUVER CITY COliNCII. DISCUSS SECOND NARROWS BRIDGE NOTABLE CAST IN SCRFEN VERSION Ol" FAhlOUS POEM Large Ensemble and Fine Csat of American and British Play- ers to be Seen in Scott's "The IJLdy of The Lake That ever popular poetic melo- drama, Scott'0 "The Lady of the Lake," will be presented as a motion picture production with sound, but no speech, at the Hollyburn Theatre next Monday and Tuesday. The cast of British and American players is headed by Percy hiarmont and Benita Hume. The former, seen to ad- vantage in "Mantrap," "The Light That Failed," "Infatua- tion," and other outstanding productions, has the role of King James V. of Scotland, and wears the costumes of that worthy-- traveling incognito as 0 wander- ing hunter, and the royal robes in Stirling Castle, as if to the manner born. His fine perform- ance is marked by dignity and feeling. Playing opposite is Ben- ita Hume, England's most beau- tiful star, who was seen recently on the New York stage in the smart London comedy, "Sym- phony in Two Flats." She is more than attractive, and por- trays the title role of Ellen Douglas with a naturalness that is in perfect keeping with the spirit of the character. Lawson Butt, well - known stage and screen actor, has a strong part as Roderick Dhu, ouuswed chief of the Clan Al- pine, who, desperately in love with the fair Ellen, tries to bar- gain for her hand. He is well cast. Prominent British stage and screen players complete the cast of principals. Little known on this side of the Atlantic, they prove their mettle by fitting in- to the historic roles with native ease. Haddon Mason has the part of hialcolm Graeme, who loves and is loved by Ellen. Douglas Payne, who plays the outlawed Lord Douglas, father of the heroine, gives a masterly perfonnance. Hedda Bartlett is effective as hfargaret, Ellen'3 guardian. James Carewe is a noble Lord Moray, and Leo Dryden carries conviction as Ellen'0 friend and protector, Allen Bayne, the an- cient minstrel. A large ensemble of clansmen, a chorus of sixty male voices, 0 troupe of bagpipers, a special quartette, and Nathaniel Shil- kret's Victor Concert Orchestra, are included in the roster of in- dividuals who make up the huge company gathered for the pre- sentation of "The Lady of the Lake." "Plans and specifications pre- pared by Monsaratt 4& Pratley of Montreal, for reconstruction of the Second Narrows bridge, should be available for an inde- pendent check-up of costs so the shareholders would know wheth- er the contract price of 3780,000 is a fair one." This statement by Aid. Alfred Huggett precipitated a lengthy discussion of Second Narrows bridge issues at the North Van- couver City Council meeting hionday night. The alderman had two weeks previously spon- sored a resolution asking "has the bridge company made any arrangements for checking up the contractors'ost figures in respect of bridge construction?" hfajor Percy Ward, manager of the Second Narrows bridge, informed the council by letter "that the contract between the receiver and Stuart Cameron Co., already signed and sealed, is for 0 definite figure, there- fore it would appear superfluous for the company now to make arrangements to check the con- tractors'osts, for the receiver must pay the sum he has con- tracted for, whatever the cost of the contractor." He also explained in effect that the checking of the con- tractors'ffer to reconstruct the bridge would have involved more expense than funds at the dis- posal of the bridge company could have provided for. GUARANTEE OF BONDS HEI.D UP Legal difficulties regarding the power of the Federal Gov- ernment to guarantee 3780,000 of bonds for construction of a lift span at Second Narrows bridge are causing delay in ne- gotiations at Ottawa. This was stated in a telegram received Saturday by hIayor L. D. Taylor from Hon. H. H. Stev- ens, minister of trade and com- merce. The wire said that "dur- ing the past few days definite proposals have been before the government" in connection with the bridge, but that "certain legal difficulties regarding the power of the government to guarantee bonds of the receiver are causing delayer The telegram also stated that solicitors representing the muni- cipalities and contracting com- pany are at work on the matter. Mr. Stevens assured the mayor of his "earnest co-operation." "We now know the govern- ment has the matter in hand," declared the mayor this morn- ing, "and we can only wait and see how the legal complications work out. Meanwhile the receiv- er might look round for some other way out of the difficulty in repairing the bridge." The mayor telegraphed Mr. Stevens Wednesday asking if the government was about to pass an order-in-council guaranteeing the bond issue. He had been told by contracting company officials st 0 meeting in his office that such an order was pending, and that work would go ahead as soon as it was assured. Hanging On The lights in the tramcar had failed. "Can I find you a strap" inquired a tall strap-hanger of a young lady who had boarded the car st the last stop. "Thank you," she rejoined, "but I have one already." "Then would you mind letting go of my tie?" he said shyly. She; "We'l meet at the cor- ner then at seven sharp " He: "Yes, but at what time will you arriveT'oreman: "How is it that you'e only carrying one plank when the others are carrying two?" Worker: "Well, I suppose they'e too lazy to make a double journey like I do." HOllythhhrn Garage Auto Repairs and Servicing Home Gas and Oils isss hicrise I'huss Drive West iae WEST VAN WELFARE ASSOCIATION When yoii have Fruit, Jam, Vegetables, Clothes, Etc., to spare Phone West 109 KEW BEACH Furnished Bathing Cot tages Fishing Boats for Hire Mineral Spring Annual Garden Party Will be held in the Rectory Grounds, 22nd St. and Fulton Ave. on Thursday, July 28th, at 2.30 p.m. Ju'lv 21, 1932. SANDLVICHES FROM ROLLS Unusually goad picnic sand- wiches can be made by baking a psn of little round rolls, cut- ting the tops neatly off when they are cold, scooping out some of the crumbs and filling them with chicken chopped snd re- duced to a stiff paste with cream. They must be seasoned highly with salt and black pep- per. Other fiifings of course, may be used. VEGETABLE SALAD I cup finely cut cabbage. 1 cup cold boiled red beets. 1 cup cold boiled carrots. 1 cup cold boiled potatoes, 1 cup finel cut celery. I/2 cup pimentoes. I head lettuce. 1 cup French dressing. Soak cabbage in cold water I hour; drain snd add beets, car- rots, potatoes and celery. Mlx well together, season with salt and pepper and serve on lettuce leaves. On top put strips of pi- mento and serve with French dressing to which may be added one teaspoon onion juice. .... FRENCH SANDWICHES With cooky cutter stamp out thin slices of white bread made with flour. Spread half with cream cheese and currant jelly blended to a pink cream. On top of this spread a second round of bread lightly buttered and spread with chopped pista- chio nuts. ORANGE CAKE 4 eggs. 6 ounces sugar. tk pound flour. I orange. 1 teaspoon baking powder. '/3 teacup milk. I/2 cup butter. Put the eggs and sugar into a basin and beat for 10 minutes. Add the rind of the orange grat- ed. Sift in the flour and bak- ing powder. Pour in the milk and mix all together. Butter 0 cake tin and bake in a moderate over for I/2 hour. Use the juice of the orange for the icing. Mike: "I haven't seen Uncle Pat for ten years. Tell me, what's he been doing sll the time?" Ike: "Ten years." BOLLYBURN THEATRE FRLDAY so&I SATURDAY July 23Rd snd 23rd Seth Parker is "Way Back Home" MOs&DAY ssd TUFADAY July 23&3 ssd zsih "The Lady of the Lake" AND 'For the love o'Lil'is Adiantsxe "My father ls 0 mounted policeman," said lit,tie Pst to the caller. "Is that better than being a walking policeman?" he wss asked. "'Course it is," replied Pat. "If there'3 sny trouble he can get sway sooner." "Mummie, has daddy gone to the races?" "Yes, darling. What made you think so?" "My money box won't rattlel" EXisFRT SAW FII.ING Crosscut Saws 10c foot Grinding Knives, Scissors, Lawn-mowers Ground, sll makes N. R. ELLIS, 1427 Marine Res. Phone, West 184R1 BURRARD FUNERAL CHAPEL B. D. LVHITE, 3&sr. iiisiisctivs Fssccal Service Lady Assistant 320 - 3rd Si. E„Passe North 320 C. J. 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