A-®eeld>t-Newspaper .'.H C irc u la tin g in the District o f fVest Vancouver-^Ambleside, Holly burn, Weston ̂ Dundarave $1,00 per yew** Cypress Park, Caulfeild, Whytecliff, Etc. » 5c per copy 'Vol. XIV HOLLYBURN R O .. WEST VANCOUVER. B.C., TtiURSDAY. JU L Y 6 th. 1939 No. 13 n o r t h s h o r e d e v e l o p m e n t SWIMMING & DIVING COUNCIL NOTES ' w i« to be hoped that the proposals for the development , f n„. North Shore as outlined by Mr. A, J. T. Taylor last tI mI'̂ h-iv evening before the North Shore Board of Trade will ,«o « tlio earnest consideration to which they are entitled. ThP diiTerence between dreamers and great builders is that former are content to dream, while the latter dream with ..niimm and never rest until their dreamis have been made L.' ntics Such was, for instance, Cecil Rhodes, who dreamed nf' an empire, in Africa and in A few short years made his rh-PMni come true. Mr: Taylor on his part apparently dreamed a d S m ^bout the possibiliUes of the North Shore, the first rvirt of which he made a fact When he persuaded,British inter- n«fci <0 invest $9,000,000 on the development of our upper level Knds and the construction of the Lions' Gate Bridge. On ' Sursday evening he revealed some more of this dream, in conneciion with which it should always be remembered that capital is always ready to finance sound ideas. We* of course, in West Vancouver, are particularly inter ested in' what he had' to say about the beautification of the ' ' Indian Reserve lying both east and west of the Lions' Gate Bridge and the development of.Ambleside Park., It will be. remembered that the first time he mentioned these proposals was at the Civic Banquet held in Inglewood Auditorium during the Vancouver Jubilee Celebrations. « - ' Everybody here will appreciate the desirability of beauti fying the easterly approaches to West Vancouver from the * sea, which have been indeed a subject of muoh unfavorable comment among our residents for years.^ ; " Ambleside Park offers great possibilities for development, and a number of years ago a scheme was put forward with this end in view, which, however, came to nothing. We believe capital could be* obtained for'making it a great land an(| water recreational centre, if the municipality would lease the park for say fifty years to those willing to develop it, the munici pality to retain the water transportation land the right ofpublic entry, while the promoters reimbursed themiselves from the control of the various activities, within the park area, such as yacht anohorage charges, restaurants, a dance and community hall, etc., etci Such a development as we,visualize would cost $200,000 to $250,0.00, and, therefore, tfould only be under- , taken by priYate.cap|^,_, .. .... We know intimately several beadtiful parks of this kind situated on islands in the Detroit River,-which seem to have proved very profitable to the leaseholders,^ although mostly •-open only during the summer. Generally speaking they are . equipped with restaurants, .light lunch stands, dance halls, Tbundaboutsrbaseball"diamonds"and"smalLathIeti(rtracks7etc:7-- - all set in well kept' grounds. In these parks and on the boats which ply to and from them the people of Detroit spend most . ■of"their spare time in the warmer-weather;--------- -̂--------------------- The following is the first of a series of articles on swimming and diving by Molly Edwards, former B. C. Diving Champion, Vancouver Playground Swim ming Instructor, B. C, Physical Education Supervisor of Adult Swimming Classes, who has taught hundreds, of Wset Van couver children and adults to swim. Why Swim? , Swimming is natural, just as natural as the movements of walking or running and there fore easily learned. Of course, as any other sport, it can be oyerdone; for example: swim ming the Catalina . Channel, bridge diving or high diving into three or four feet of water. Ex amples nearer home are swim ming too far a distance for one's abilities or in strong currents; diving into an unknown depth of water or ducking beginners. People have been known to dive into an indoor pool without tak ing the trouble to find out if it contained the necessary element, for buoyancy. , Whether yoU; teach yourself to swim or are taught by an ex pert, whether you swim in fresh, or salt water, whether you swim the modern crawl or the good old-fashioned side-stroke, you will benefit in health and recre-. ation. , Swimming is now one of the essentials of physicacl education. Itdevelops strbng*-h^lthy lungs, in -fact it develops the entire body. The water cure is now being used in many up-to-date, hospitals for paralyzed limbs,' rickets, nervous_troubles, _and_ A deputation from the Wel fare Association came before the Council to ask for a donation o f $300 towards obtaining, the ser vices of a full time V.O.N. nurse for 1940. The Council passed a resolu tion reconiimending to tl^e 1940 Welfare Federation.■* *■ Captains Claxton ahd Mac Donald appeared before the Council to speak to a letter sent 3rd July re the Sea Scouts and advanced pupils commenced Monday, Juno 19th, at Dundtir- avePier. Phone West 208-M.*** COMING EVENTS their cruise, stating they were Sunday, July 16th---West Van couver Sea Scouts' Annual Mystery Cruise and Picnic. quite agreeable to the same ar rangements being made for 1989 as operated last year. Their request was left for the atten tion of the Chairman of Trans- ______ portatiori and the Perry^Managw ju aaguming the management with power to act on the same gt. Patricia School, Miss Me- basis as in 1938.>t< >i< S'l'. PATRICIA SCHOOL Messrs. Fitzclark* and, Tait spoke before the Council re a permit for a decorative fence .containing four display signs. Permission not granted. Gillivray added a grou a 1 r e a d y establis^^ school, and brihgs valued experience in Victo^a/anJ^ Vancouver Schools, foresight ih me^tiiig the urgent need of a growing community in keeping n o r " ' ^ intact a kindei^garten and junior R. P.: Snyder wrote the Coun- school in West Vancouver when ? U1*® the former owner, due to unfor- Ambleside Park and disused* seen circumstances, was forced float. The applicant was ,advised to make a change, these were .not for sale. Realizing the plight of , these C14. Ti A 1 .A ̂ young people with their educa- St. John .Antibulanoe Associ- tion endangered, by a complete ation s public duty report from ohange in mid-term, Miss Mc- January 8th to May 7th was pre- Gillivray met the situation in a sented to, the Council* T h e t r u l y ̂ encouraging manner; - A was instructed to congratulate teacher who had been with the We merely mention, thO-above a s instances of ,wMt has beeij done" in other places more or less similarly situated. Doubtless Mr. Taylor has a plan in his head in speaking of the^^developments in question, which, we trust, he will later on make publio. _ REFUGEE FUND TEA ATTjENTION FIRST AIDERS St. Stephen's W.A. held a very delightful tea on June 27th at the home of Mrs. F. A. Walker in aid of the National Refugee Fund. Beautiful flowers-were in great profusion throughout the rooms. Convener for the tea was Mrs. A,- E. Matthews. Assisting the hostess was Mrs. J. W. Lang, West Vancouver representative of the Provincial Fund, with Mrs. E. Nightingale at the door. Mrs. F. A. Ramsey and Mrs. W. G. Black presided at the tea and, coffee urns. The serviteurs were Helen Wrisberg, Evelyn Smith, Isobel Banks, Cynthia Haslam ■■ and Kathleen Davies. The very fine musical program was much appreciated, assisting Vancouver artists being Mrs.* E. Snead, pianist, and Mesdames Sansom and Everts, vocalists. Local artiste were Miss Marjorie' Mu^ay, violinist, 'accompanied by Mrs. Snelgrove. ' - A poem composed for the local, refugee committee by Mrs. F; B. Warren entitled "New. Citi- ' ^ns of Canada" was read by A. Ramsey, and Dr. W. . • President of the P^ov- gcial Refugee Fund, and Dr. :nugo-Frank, a refugee lawyer of* gave short talks on the „ refugee question. Anyone possessing a St. Johns Ambulance' "Association certifi cate who is interested in fonii- ing a North Shorq Division, kindly communicate, with either of the undersigned who are de sirous of forming this Branch. STAN RODGER, 1744 Argyle Ave,, . : . West 525-L .TOM GALLOWAY, : , 2096 Creelman, V . Bay view 6843-M BAND AUXILIARY GARDEN PARTY TOCH A ', very successful Garden Party was held in the lovely garden of Dr. and/ Mrs. G. E. Bayfield, on "Wediiesday, June 28thy under the auspices of the .West Vancouver School Band Mrs. J. B. Leyland opened the fete ^t 2:30 p.m., the Boys' Band in attendance giving a very co- orful concert during the after noon; Those pouring tea were: Mrs. E. Therrien, Mrs. K. E. McRae, Mrs.' T. Alexander Johnston, Mrs/<?G. D. H. Seale, Mrs. J. W. Lang. . ' T Mrs. G. W. H. Jackson of 1370 Hay Wood Avenue,\held the lucky tickOt for the lamp raffle, and Miss' I. McVicar of Vancouver, drew the ticket for the cushion. M. Midgley pf Stanning- other physical defects.. A swim_ mer must relax, therefore, it is a splendid remedy for nerve's: 'Diving develops grace, poise and as swimming, rhythm and tim ing.. : Johnny Weissmuller took up swimming on doctor's orders to improve his health and puny physique, resulting in filmdom's "Tarzan." And again examples nearer home are Mrs. S. Pero- sino, Hollyburn swimmer, seven ty-two years young and recent fourth-prize winner of a nation wide Physical Culture Magazine "Youth Preseiwation Contest." Mrs. Perosino began swimming as a means of regaining Jost health and also, by the way .as sisted George, Athans, Canadian Diving Champion to gain his swimming legs. Colonel M. Tris tram of Garrow Bay is a veteran at swimming and diving, and those who have seen him per forming backward somersaults from a ten-foot spring-board cannot but be impressed at the youth retaining qualities of swimming. West Vancouver chil dren have the advantage of com mencing swimming at an early age. Some of them are under three years of age. (Next week--"How to Begin") them on their splendid work and to assure them of the sympa thetic cooperation of the Coun cil whenever possible.----- *--r*---*----------------- school: for two yealik̂̂ ^̂̂ ^̂ p and who was ; thoroughly /con- yersaht with the work, was kept on the staff. Transportation was - efficiently handled and no time Francis Findlay wrote thq was lost, the pupils continuing CounciLre rw fm g of the ferry, their work in a happy, healthful -bmldmg--with*-^^w atmosphere. A h ighly trained He was advised that the Council experienced teacher has been in were not considering the roofing charge of the-primary work since of this building' at' the present .Easter keeping the work of the time W. T. Hullah asked the Coun cil for access to Lot 16, S.E.J/j, D.L. 1051. He was advivsed that his request was being looked into, but that the municipality grades up-tor-arhig,K- standard. With plhns â out for more accommodation, better grounds and equipment the present principal has pyocur- ,ed the services of trained ex- was under no obligation to incur perienced teachers for dancing public expenditures in connection and gymnasium, art, elocution with his /application. and violin. Miss McGillivray her- W. J: Landry wrote the Coun- self an associate teacher of Mr. cil re access to Lot C of Lots 8, J. D. A. Tripp, well known Can- 9 & 10, Block 10, W.V ̂ D.L. 558. adian teacher and pianist, con- He was advised that no member ducts daily classes and supervis- ,of the Council was aware of any ed practice in piano and rhythm agreement, and that after con- band, an invaluable foundation * sideration they have decided for later examinations, festi- that the only proper access to be made is, by the opening of Creery: Avenue, as and when fund.s per- .hiit. vals and recitals in which her -pupil^ are showing high standards. In view of this ex tended program for the new year, the principal of the school, wishes to express her appreoia- ."tion.to all the parents who, in the emergency created last fall, have "co-operated with her in furthering the interests of the school, and-she hopes for their TIME CHANGED 8;a.m.; 11 a.m.-; and 7:30 p.m. will be the hours of Divine Ser vice in St. Stephen's Church, effective July 9th. - LEGION NOTES are sponsoring a milit- Mrs. M. M^dgley^ot JStanning- ̂ and Torchlight -Ta- ley, near Leeds, England, is, the the 1st Veterans' Battak guest of Mr. and Mrs.,. W, R. Ic? oeW on 2nd August in , Crawford, 2092 Gordon Avenue, ambleside Park. ' • * for the summer months. The liast regular meeting until after the summer holidays will be held tomorrow (Friday) in the-club rooms. It is especially aidvisable for all unemployed members to be present as information of a very important nature will be given regarding employment on̂ local defence work, which will coift- mence immediately. THE GLORIOUS TWELFTH West Vancouver Loyal Orange Lodge No. 2990 will meet on Wednesday', the 12th July, at 6 :30 a.m. and will march to- * Ambleside Wharf enroute to. join the Orangemen's parade continued support. M ss McGilli- from Gore Avenue and Hastings wray wishes to acquaint all Street at 10 a.m.- to Stanley: parents ' desirpu.s of nursery ;Park. Any old members wishing school, kindergarten and grade to join in the' celebration are work of her continued efforts in cordially invited to meet at the building up a school in West Orange Hall at 7 a.ra. . Viancouver with ̂ the highe.st -------------------:-- ' standards possible in academic CREDIT UNION CLUB ; work and principles of character A meeting of the West Van- building.Lunbh, transportation coUver Credit Unions^CIub will be' and boarding accommodation are held in the Dundarave School, proyided. 27th and NelsorTAvenue, at 8 -------------------- p.m., Tuesday, July TltK'TAny TIDE TABLES interested in the Credit Union _ -- ;----- - ^ Co-operative, movement will be (For use of® bathers) heartily welcome. , Mrs, Lloyd Kissick, who has, Saturday been, the. house guest of her ̂ Sunday sister-in-llaw, Mrs. G. W. Ki.s- Monday sicky 1326 Haywood Avenue, has Tuesday left to return to her home in Wednesday 3:20 p.m. 7:56 a.m. Wihg(|am, B .a Thursday 4:14 p.m. 8:40 a;m.' . High Tide Low Tide JVid^ 8;34a.m. 2:35p.m. 9 .'42 a.m. 3 :05 p.m. ll.:0 l a.m. 3 :48 p.m., 12:35 p.m. 4:40 p.m. 2 :06 p.m. 5 :55 p.m.