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0001 A Weekly Newspaper Ct'rculati egin the District of West Vancou71er-Ambleside, Hoilyburn, Weston, Dundarave .. 61.00 per year. Cypress Park, Caulfeild, Whytecitff; Jete. 5c per copy at newsstands. ea ;„, Iie. I» eb. fei ~e», eis, esz 'nr oe ses Ibe IBB bee ner lese Ini. eble est H, eei s»e, iier. lees. »H» reef fe, fs- nel Bn. Vol. VI I 1 No. 34 A T&~BPPti THE NEW YEAR A NEW YEAR' MESSAGE Fellow Citizens I During the last few years there are few who have not directly or indirectly been afi'ected by the serious times through which we have passed. Unfortunate- ly many of our own citi- r~ns, in common w i t h athersthroughout the world have suffered and sacrificed as the result of depression in business or lack of em- ployment. Possibly how- ever, there is comfort in the lesson which has come to all of us, in that there is a more sympathetic und- erstandinfi of the other fel- low's difficulties, and the world is just a little kinder to those in trouMe. For the present, we are assured f r o m authentic sources that the tide of business has definitely turn- ed, and while it may be some time before all csn benefit, there is little doubt that we are again facing the road to better and saner times.'s for the future, West Vancouver, more than any ncaa» . Zfnnir fnaiiev in ~ Dominion, has season to be gratified, not only because this District is situated a- mong beauty that is incom- parable, but our material achievements in a short space of time have been notedthroughoutthe length and breadth of Canada. For these achievements we owe much to the pioneers and to the mainly citizens who have so cheerfully accepted their responsibilities. The faith and courage which have always been displayed in the eventual destiny of this Municipality seem to be completely justified. May I be permitted to wish every citizen in West Vancouver a Happy and Prosperous New Year, with the hope that all may enjoy the fruits of better times, and the goad-will of com- munity fellowship. J. B. LEYLAND, Reeve. The Ouilook and a RetrospecL The year 1933 is nearly at an end. The old man is totter- ing to his grave and next Sunday evening Father Time will take him into his bosom, as he has done with the countless years that have crept away since this old world first came into being. It is customary and entirely right that with the e t ending of each year we should pass in review the events of the past twelve months, noting what they have meant to the world~ and ourselves for good or ill and also their infiuence on thev ~ future. The world is still in the birth pangs of a new era, snd the depression has been with us throughout the year 1933. At the same time England is slowly but surely getting back on her feet, while trade generally in Canada has begun at last to show signs of picking up. How far that improvement will go must largely depend on the.success or failure of the new and brave experiment--and it is still unfortunately an experi- ment--which is being tried out by our big neighbor to the south. Speaking broadly, however, the world depression can never wholely pass sway until world trade is restored, and that cannot happen until some efFective method is evolved of stab- ilizing the monetary exchanges. Again, in spite of all the efforts made to disguise the facts, it is evident that the League of Nations has utterly failed, as have also the attempts to effect some concerted reduction in armamenbn There is a war cloud in Europe centering in Germany, and another in the Far East, both wholly and solely caused by Germany and Japan being desper- ate for land to take care of their surplus populations. Can- adians, if they'wish to do something effective for peace, can, dissipate both clouds by handing over their country east of the Rockies to Germany and British Columbia to Japan. But .this-chi!dfstvts~~neefaneeI-pasaaennw w n»»valent in Canada is just like a wealthy man ofFering a friendly hand- shake instead of food to a starving beggar. No surer way can be found of bringing on war. Turning to our own municipality, the year 1933 has been exceedingly good to us. West Vancouver is in better financial condition than any municipality in the province, which says a great deal for our reeve and council in these times. Best of all, we are assured at last after long waiting and much effort of a first Narrows Bridge, and, as it never rains but it pours, that qt fhe Second Narrows will probably be ready by the springe.;.".'shel'e is no need to enlarge on just what these two gifts from the gods mean to us, but undoubtedly with our one great problem, adequate transportation, solvedwo satisfactor- ily, West Vancouver has a very bright future, and we can look forward ta the year 1930 with an assured hope and con- fidence. Meanwhile, it would appear to be only an act of common gratitude, in view of their good work this year, to accord our reeve and council an acclamation, that is, providing they are still willing to stand. At any rate, a municipal election would occasion great surprise in Vancouver business circles, where our unity and strong community spirit are much admired. We are sure that the above suggestion. which incidentally, it ls not to our financial advantage to make, will be heartily en- dorsed by the majority of the citizens of West Vancouver. NEW YEAR'S FROI.IC STEWARDSHIP MEETING A New Year's Frolic to cele- The council are hoping to ar- brate the passing of the First Narrow's Bridge plebiscite will range for the annual steward- be given at Hollyburn Pavilion ship meeting to be held during next Monday, 1st January, start the latter part of next week,ing at 12:01 a.m. Admission, 60 cents. Come and dance the New particulars of which will appear Year in. m our next issue. Sfi s ~ 'r+ r THE FIRS WEST LAKE SKI CAMP T MUNICIPAL HALL GRAVD NEW YEAR DANCE AVD DRAWING ' The A.A.A.'s Big dance and ('B drawing for the forty prizes listed elsewhere in this issue, »s and which are donated by the g local merchants, will be held to- morrow night (Friday) at 6:00 ed p.m., the drawing at IO f30 p.m. fq in the Orange Halb Everybody come. There will be first-class miisic, aad the efekeeee sea &OAAs»I» nr Ktnr a~ for the dance and drawmg wtuie they last. "Support your sports." The attention of all those int- erested in skiing is called to the IVest Lake Ski Camp, which, situated at West Lake on the lateau of Hollyburn Ridge, is ancouver's latest and most fully equipped sports camp. Spring beds and blankets are provided, also the use of cook stoves and kitchen utensils, all for 61.00 ber nia~ve'n- a a. »z i ra over 100 pairs of new skis for rent, for the use of which 35 cents is charged the first hour and 20 cents each following hour. A special jow rate is given for school pupils. The trail to the camp, which starts st the top of 16th Street, has a very easy grade all the way. For further particulars see the advertisement in this issue. SANTA CLAUS FU»ND H EADflUARTERS Previously acknowledged $133.79 "The Three Bakers"...... 2.00 Mrs. Ure ....,........,„1.00 Mr. ClifFord ................ 2.50 "Raarin'orties" Junior Red Cross .. Pauline Johnson School 6.61 Hollyburn School .......... 6.10 Joan Ajello ................... 1.00 High School Students'ssaciation............ 36.10 J. A. Marrin ................ 2.50'at,Mavis and Pam..... 1.72 Mum and Dad ............. 1.00 Mrs. A, B. Turnbull..... 5.00 Ruth Downing ........... 1.11 F. Eatock ................. 200 Girls'uxiliary "North Shore All Blacks" . 5.00 ',. 62fy1.23 At West Van Ne»w Previously acknowledged SS6.00 Xmas Cheer............... 1.00 Sambo ..... 1.00 Vernon Feed ....... 2.50 640.50 ATTENTION, WAR PENSIONERSr The Canadian Legion. West Vancouver Branch, is holding a public meeting at 8 p.m., Thurs- day, 4th January, in the legion Hall here, at which will be brought up as many cases as possible of alleged unjust treat- ment in the matter of war pen- sions. This is of the greatest importance at the present time. as the annual convention of the Canadian imgian will take place next month in Ottawa at the time I'arliament is sitting, and it is earnestly requested that all war pensioners, whether mem- bers of the Canadian Legion or not, make a special point of be- ing present at this meeting. There will be a special perfor. mance at the Hollyburn Theeiee on New Year's aFternoon. HOLLYBURN P.O., WEST VANCOUVER, B.C., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28th. 1933 Ã21B gear tB AlI wlir 62ahers », Ferry Schedule For New Year's Day I I I I I Half-Hourly Service ~ FROM WEST VANCOUVER -- 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. I FROM THE CITY -- 6:SO a.m. to Midnight. ~ ':--i NEW YEAIPS EVE -- Extra boats from West Vancouver at ~I I 12:SO a.m. and from the City at I s.ni. Buses meet all boats. e»nfae~eweweweweewewewea~i. 6 «» 45 I ' 'j .g~,. ~gpgaL oIIHMSL , s THE PRESEHT MUIIICIPAL HALL i e ~