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0001 I;, Iij ',, t Circulati agin 81.00 per year. Vol. Vill ( A Weekly Newspaper the District of West Vancou7Jer-A mbkside, Hollyburn, Winston, Dundaravc Cypress Park, Caulfeild, Whytecliff, L&tc. 5 p rcopyat~mr ML HOLLYBURN P.O., WEST VANCOUVER, B.C., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5th, 1933 No. 22 FERRY SCHEDUI,E THANKSGIVING DAY There will be a special sched- ule on the ferries next Monde, (Thanksgiving). Ferries will leave Ambleside wharf half- hourly from 6 a.m. to 11«30 p.m. A half-hourly service will also be maintained from the city wharf starting at 6:30 a.m., the last boat leaving the city at 12 (midnight). Buses wifl meet aU boats. RED HEItRINGS Camoufiage reached a very high state of perfection dur- ing the Great War, but it is doubtful in our opinion if any of the combatants reached such a peak of perfection in the art as has the Province newspaper in the present and past campaigns against a First Narrows bridge. Their stock of red hemngs has indeed been sa numerous that one wonders why they have not gone into the fish business. Those we have been treated to in this present campaign are for the most part the same old fish which were dragged before our eyes in the bridge controversy a few years ago, and sre becoming quite old. However, it msy be profitable to examine a few of them in order that their species msy be determined. Red Herring No. 1.--That the people of Vancouver will have to psy for the bridge. Did its duty nobly snd well in the last campaign, and is, in fact credited with having been mainly responsibk for the defeat of the bridge in the first plebiscite. Was duly dragged out s few weeks back, but turned out to be such s poor fish that it was quickly discarded. R.I.P. Red Herring No. 2.--The insuificient width of the span. Again doing duty after a few years'old storage, but still trusted to have a kick in its tail. The Province does not con- sider a 1500 feet span large enough in spite of the fact that the Liverpool channel is not even as broad as that at the First Narrows now, which is much less than 1500"feet. Enough said, the species having been fully determined. Red Herring No. 3.--The insui?icient height of the span. Another old friend on exhibition for the second time. A long editorial recently promulgated in reply to Ex- Alderman Walter R. Hamilton's letter in the Sun, and every word of it irrelevant in view of the fact that big ships now- adays, if up to date, are fitted with telescopic masts. It might be pointed out in this connection that masts on steam or motor vessels are only used nowadays for wireless, and 125 feet from the water is the greatest height necessary for this purpose. The editorial notes that naval vessels --snd that includes the battle cruiser squadron during the War- are able to pass under the Forth bridge which has a clear- I ance of only 160 feet, because they can drop their masts:v Reference to any picture of any British battle cruiser with its series of box-like structures extending to the top of the foremast will reveal the stupidity of this statement. The British Navy builds masts not for appearance but for use, 125 feet above the water is all that is necessary, and their big ships carry the most powerful wireless apparatus in the world. Species again determined, and particular specimen should have been buried long ago. Red Herring No. 4.--The bridge, any bridge, liable to bombing. This fish, if we remember correctly, was handed to the Province by Colonel Williams, some years ago and gratefully accepted. Has not yet been used by them editorially this time, but its appearance daily expected, as many correspondents are evidently aching to see it brought forth. Why enemy airmen would not destroy Vancouver by bombing also, thus making the destruction of the bridge more or less superfluous, has not yet struck these gentlemen. But we sre sure it would strike the airmen. Obviously a red herring, but so weak that't should never have been included in the collection. Space does not allow of any further classifications, but, « if further proof is necessaryi it lies in the fact that the people of Vancouver have nothing whatever to do with the bridge. They may, if the Vancouver council so determine, be allowed a plebiscite on the roadway through the park. And again, they may not. For Colonel Monserrat of Montreal, the bridge engineer, has since his arrival in the city, stated he was con- Ment his bridge plans would be acceptable "to Ottawa and the British Admiralty." The point at issue is, have the Province snd lilr. Beatty any reason other than what has been given for their obvious objection to the present proposal to build a bridge over the First Narrows? We are inclined to think they have, and we think, though of course we may be quite wrong, that it is this: the C.P.R. admittedly have been for many years and still are the controlling factor in the whole of Western Canada, and here are big British interests, which are far too big for them to handle, endeavoring to come in snd take a hand in the game. Is this or is this not a good thing for the West and everyone of us in the West? If a plebiscite was only taken on that question, we are quite satisfied what the answer would be. I.EGION NOTES with the longer evenings, and the necessity for keeping same With the provincial elections in circulation will be understood. not far distant, the uppermost Next Friday evening is the thought in the minds of ex-ser- general meetmg of the local 'ice men, is; what will be the at- branch. titude of the respective candi- datee ln their campaign oi'rom- TllANKSGIVING SERVICE e.v 'i ises towards the problems of «flv . j. the returned men, snd their The Christian Science Society '4A-.,'amilies? of West Vancouver ls holding s Comrade Sherman, the Iibrar- sp?oisl thanksgiving service at lan, wishes to draw attention of 11:30 a.m. next Monday in the the members to the returning of church edifice. The Society has I) books, or to the further donation hekl 8 like service In former'f any reading matter that is years on Thanksgiving Day and lying idle st home. The demand all are cordially invjted to at- or such is becoming greater tend. H. S. WOOD OPENS CAMPAIGN There was a good attendaace last night in the Orange Hall, when H. S. Wood, K.C„Liberal candidate for the riding opened hie campaign in West Vancou- ver. George Hsy acted as chair- man, snd called on the speakers in the order given below . Dr . Harris Dr. Harris, Liberal candidate in the Okanagsn, made a witty speech. He wse s Liberal candi- date because the Conservative Government hsd been a dismal failure, and had split up into various groups. In his opinion the C.CW. party were just Soci- alists. The Libera)e were the only party not ashamed to run under their own name, had a platform drawn up at a regular convention, and affered the voters the best opportunity of their getting out of the present morass. General V. Odium The speaker hsd known Mr. Wood many years and had a high regard for his sincerity snd capacity. People now had lost their political apathy and were thinking. The Conservatives had always been the party of privilege and the Liberals those who kickeiL In this election the Liberals hsd leaders, a steady independent purpose, and were confident of success, because of the steadiness of Canadians and the steadiness of those ksdera. The voters, however, should be careful not to alknv themselves to be stampeded. H. S. Wood Mr. Woad stated the Liberals were making s special appeal to the youth of the province were entitled to a new deal Elections used to be considered s time of enjoyment, when people could go to meetings as to a theatre, lay bets on the elec- tion, and generally have a good time. They were taking this election, however, very serious- ly. He bebeved in party govern- ment but not in partisanship, and would not vate in the house for a Liberal measure if he felt it was not good for B. C. He refused to fetter himself with promises and would rather not be elected than tie himself up with undertakings to individ- uals or groups. The Conserva- tives were in an unfortunate position. Work and wages were the questions of the day, and Mr. Pattullo had promised to embark on large pubhc works yielding a profit where possible. Alleging that the Province and the CJ'.R. had always knocked the North Shore, he went at some length into the First Narrows bridge question. He stated it was highly neces- sary that the candidate sitting 'for the North Shore be strongly in favor of the bridge, as he was, because before it could be built sn order-in~uncB would have to be signed by the Lieutenant Governor and the sittting mem- ber for the North Shore would have to endorse it. WARD ONE TAXPAYERS TO DISCUSS TAXATION SATURDAY Lantern Slides Will Reveal interesting Data Alleged in)ustices respectmg assessment in the extreme wes- tern section of West Vancouver municipality will be ventilated at a meeting next Saturday evening at Horseshoe Bsy Hotel at 8 o'lock. Thm gathenng, sponsored by Ward One Taxpayers'ssocia- tion will be of special interest in that lantern slides will be shown to illustrate the claim that increased assessments out of all proportion have been made on property lying between West Bay and Whytecliff. Ratepsyers in the area con- cerned are invited to attend the meeting. FOR EX-STUDENTS OF )VEST VAN. SCHOOLS West Vancouver ex-students, both High and Public, are invit- ed to attend s meeting at the High School on Tuesday, Octob- er 10th, to discuss among them- selves, and decide on the forma- tion of free night school classes for those who are still unfortun- ately unemployed. The boys are asked to meet at 7 o'lock sharp snd the girls at 8 o'lock so as not to interfere with the regular ex-High School games. At a preliminary meeting, the boys asked for Accountancy, Typing, Salesmanship snd Handicrafts, and the only two girls present, Domestic Science. Principal Mitchell said that the classes could be divided into two parts, those for profit and those for pleasure or leisure. In connection with the proiit sec- tion it wss thought that possibly useful Christmas gifts and cards might be made and sold at a special sale. Mr. Jack Banks of the Ridge Garage, has offered a course in Motor Mechanics, if it is requir- ed; Miss Elliott, a course in Home Nursing; and Miss Der- rick, Practical Fancy Work; and a class in Commercial Art is practically promised. It is pro- posed to have two sessions of six weeks each. A record will be kept of all ex-students attending the meet- ing, and help will be given in finding work, when and where at all possible. Refreshments will be served by the Parent- Teachers'ssociation after the meeting. I ",lIe r- «3 I'e k' HOLLYBURN HALL There will be an illustrated lantern service for young people tomorrow (Friday) st 7:30 p.m. in Hollyburn HalL Next Sunday, the 8th instant, at the 7:30 p.m. service Mr. John Anderson wfli give sn address, taking ss his subject "Out of the Depression." Sunday School as usual st 10 s.m. WEST VANCOUVER A.A.A. ANNOUNCEMENT For a real goad night's fun and entertainment come along to the Military Whist Drive snd Dance to be held in Orange Hall, 22nd and Marine, on Friday, October 6th. Card games com- mence at 8 p.m. for which the winners will be awarded good prizes. The remainder of the evening will be spent in dandng to a brand of music that is guaranteed to suit sll those who attend. Again remember the time: 8 p.m., Friday, October 6th. Place, Orange Hall, 22nd and Marine Drive. Admission, 25c. United Football Club Next Saturday, October 7th, )Vest Vancouver United will travel to Templeton Park (North); to play Forst's Radio (formerly Lloyd's Pharmacy) leaving West Vancouver on the 1:30 p m ferry Referee D Murray, On Monday, October 9th (Thanksgiving Day), West Vsn. United is drawn against Royal Vacs (formerly Rupert Rangers), at Ambleside Park st 3 p.m. Line-up for both fixtures: Larnie, Normand, Fiddes, Tes- roe McLean Davie Vaughan Stratton, White, D'Easum, Tim- brell. Reserves: Kendrick, Neill, Brook Grisedale. We hope as many as possible will be present at the game Brook, Grisedale. Rangers The Rangers vrere visitors to North Vancouver,and returned with the two league points, the score being 5 goals to 3. The Rangers played a fast game with good precision in passing. The light ball and fast ground had them at a disadvantage for a time and North Vancouver opened the scoring to be equal- ized shortly after by A. Master man. Pressure was maintained and the following players added to the scoring: A. hiastermsn, J. Cripps, M. Lennox, M. Stevens and T Butt from s penalty On Saturday October 7th at Ambleside Park st 3 p.iu. Rang- ers entertain Msrpole. Referee, Mr. Hewitt. =( 8«g(~'rT. A. TO MEET The regular monthly meeting of the Parent Teachers'ssoci- ation will be held in the High School on Tuesday« October 10th. The matter of night school classes for unemployed ex-West Vancouver school students and the proposal to have a branch of the P.-T. A. in each school will be the principal business. A full meeting is desired, as both of these subjects are of vital importance to the community. The P.-T. A. will serve refresh- ments on that night to those students attending the special meetings in regard to night classes. Those willing to bring cakes, etc., for this purpose are requested to notify Mrs. J. R. Patterson, West 133X3. i«el I CLASSES IN )VATERCOLORS BEING FOR51ED Mre. R. B, Gildea, 27th and Ottawa, a former high school teacher in these subjects, is now organising classes for women and children in vratercolors, crayons, pencil skktching, pen and ink, silhouettes and flower studies. Any interested are ask- ed to kimlly phone Mrs. Gildes at (Vest 439R3 for further par- ticulars. FIGHT SCHOOL CLASSES The West Vancouver School Board is ready to «nst«tute iught school classes in any subject taught in the lacal schools, pro- vided a suificien( number of students come farward to justi- fy such classes being formed, A minimum of ten is required to form a class in any one subject. The fee for six months'il! be 810, payable $5 upon enrollment and the bsbmce m thirty days. "'..'..~e Vf -'S'..'AIL..'««:.'« -:7)((tS