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c. Established over 18 years. er t: Estnblishe|[,over 18 years. Circulating h the D h ,n e t , f West V am ouver-A m bU ^^^ D„„d„rave fi.oo per year. Cvtitess P a r k . C / i i i l f f i l , } r r . . ' ^rmaravc Be p e t copy >> I „ \ '* '» < ^ '* ^ '̂ r ~ - ^ m D t e s i a e , H o l l y , Cypress Park, Caul/eild, Whytecliff, Etc. Vol. XIV HOLLYBURN P.O., WEST VANCOUVER. B.C., THURSDAY, JANUARY 18th, 19^0 No. 40 TRANSPORTATION T1u3 subject of transportation is once more to the fore i,] West Vancouver as a result of the public support given ' the iiew municipal bus service across the bridge. It is un­ doubtedly a proof th a t our residents are"" willing to support such a .service. ^ According to the figures given out, which 6ov"er a period "from the 11th to the 31st ultimo inclusive, a profit over oper­ ating was made of $664.56, the costs taken into account being, for gas, oil, and wages only. To obtain a true picture of the situation it vvill ibe necessary to add the figures for repairs and upkeep, insurance, garage expenses,' etc., and ,, of' course, depreciation. " In addition the fact th a t .the Christmas and New Year's Eve travel occurred in the period under r"view, must not be forgotten. However, a f te r taking all these things into consideration it is evident a profit has been made. . At the same time th a t is not to say th a t, basing con­ clusions on a lirnited service for twenty-one days during one . of the busiest times of , the year, we should suddenly make ■ up ouiMninds to put on a rush hour service morning and even­ ing without first giving^he m atter very serious concideration. For instance,'while one' new-bus was acquired on a rental basis, it may not be possible, even if it were wise, to purchase the four new buses probably required fo r a rush hour service, ■ on the same terms. If impossible or unwise, there arises the question of borrowing $30,000 approximately a t a time when "bond offerings other than those for the* conduct of the" war would be frowned on in the 'm oney m arket. For, if W est Vancouver were to go into the m arket for money, there is no • reason why other municipalities and cities across Canada should not do likewise With a consequent depletion of the funds available for the war loans which alm ost certainly will be offered-for sale by Ottawa from time to time as the conflict progresses. Again, the addition of a rush hour service would ' necessitate, the' establishment of a city biis terminal within a very short period to give such a service a reasonable'ch'ance of success against the competition with which it will be faced. . These are only two of the problems to be considered taken" ̂ at random. Undoubtedly, there are a number of others. ' Remain the ferries, w hich. will have to be maintained on- a reasonablelscliedule-regardles^-of--what-action-is-t-aken-- over bus transportation,, because autjjiorities best in a position to know state there are a t any ratie'~tvvo hundred-fam ilies , living here who cannot afford to trave l by jbus. Consequently, a cancellation or a serious reduction in the schedule of the ferry' service, would mean two hundred empty houses, many of which would inr these days of w ar "remain empty with con­ sequent eventual loss to the municipality in taxes!^ Jn addition, there would be proba.bly a Ipss to be. faced in the, sale of the ' terries, against which $52,qOO . by way of bonds '"and interest IS still outstanding. So th a t, there , will be a loss to be met im any case unless ferry receipts increase, which we believe they will with the natural increase in population. ̂ We against th e establishm ent of a rush hour bus sei vice across the bridge, nor have we ever been. But we do Cepiecate any attem pt to" stampede the Reeve and Council into making a sudden decision'without time being first taken _o-thoroughly review the whole situation, especially on the basis ot figures for such a short and busy period. ^ NOTICE While the dead line for news is 6 p.ni. Tuesday, we should be greatly obliged if organizations and others having news Hems send them in as early as possilile, whenever they can conveni­ ently do so. This will make for an earlier delivery on Thursdays, and will nuiieri- ally help our hoys these dark days on their routes. --Editor. COUNCIL NOTES COMINtJ EVENTS ' There wore present the follow­ ing: Four petitioners in reference to a petition' re access through Creery Avenue to properties in Elock 23, D.L. 558. Mr. McDonald speaking for the applicants said th a t there was access in the Bkxik except to Mr. Dundas, .him.self, and Mr. Vey kriiiay,^ Fob. pth -- Earbarian.s' tiiris' Auxiliary Uuip Year Daiicu ill 1 he,Orange ilall. h o a r d o f c e m e t e r y I TRUSTEES Ibe tkmncil appointed the fol- owing .|o coiislituto the Hoard o f, Ci'nu'tmw Trustees for the BURNS' NIGHT <« '« The West Vancouver Burns Association has arranged for a Supper and Dance in honor of the Scottish Bard to be held m ' Inglewood Auditorium on Friday ' evening, January 26th. The toast list and musical program has been prepared to include speakers and artists worthy of a good hearing and the supper provided by Andrew Reid will deserve a good appetite. The guest speaker Will be the Rev. Harry Lennox. Supper will start* prom'̂ tly a t 7 p.m. and fqllow- ing the entertainm ent dancing from 9:30 p.m .' will bq enjoyed to the music o f "The Tartan Mountaineers." Admission will be by ticket only, available a t $1.00 each from any of the following com- mittee members; Dave Ander­ son, Tom. Ha:miltdnT J. R. Mitch­ ell, Jack McGowan, Donald Mc- Tayish, J. Richardson, J. R. Sin­ clair, Mrs. Elm er Bell or Mrs. R. Fiddes. . . - Those- wishing to attend th e dance only will be welcome at"" 9 ;30 p.m., the charge for which will be, 40c. Make your reserva-y tions early a n d . prepare for a good time. Richardson together with the Engineer to bring in a report. ' ^ -- ----- • VT / * * * . , ; W. Templer. Jan. m i l , In reference to a letter from .■ DlO. JOncroaching on Lot 3 of- the Orange Hall Company re a ili<' \V'.t! of Block 3; D.L. 554 E •'sign a t the Orange Hall the 100, Ac. . ' ' CoungT went on record that, if To iyply the (knmcil have no It was intended to erect an elec- .lurisdiclion, the actions com- tric sign and the same was ap- plninud of being a m atte r.fo r proved by the Provincial Main- l>l•i\̂ ale■ adjustment. - tenance Engineer, thc,y would Ki'iuik VV. Temulej' Jan I IUi . "t ' Culvert 2271 Mauiers A v tconformed to Municipal Regula­ tions. ' ' • , . * * ♦ The rniitter ,ofj the licensing of bicycles was referred by the Council to Councillor Richardson and the Munjcipal Solicitor toi bring down a suitable by-law for the licensing'and regulation of same. - - . y-The-Gouncil-referred.~the"q^ues-" tipn of the licensing of halls in connection with dances ' held therein to the Reeve and Muni­ cipal Solicitor' to take up with the Police Department with a view to discovering the best way lo_oy_erc.Qme-the difficulty. nuu To reply that if appjicjiht pro­ vides the cost of the material recpi ired by the Engiluier the Council will-- do the necessary work. ' ' • ' , .>l< ■ ♦ ■ . -Referred to:-- II. Leeming,' Jan. 12th, 1940. Licensing of. SociaL Club at Or- ange Hall. * ♦ ♦ Clerk's replies :- The Municipal -Solicitor to en-' ..quire from Vancouver City auth­ orities theii\, pi'oeedure in such matters. A. E. Morris, Jan,, 1940. Street light 2400 block Bellevue Avenue;------- ------- , ---- The LighT/ile 7.T: B. C. Electric Jtly. Co, Ltd,, JanT 5th, 1940, W. V. Munici- • HOLLYBURN_HALL BRITISH - ISRAEL LEGION NOTES The regujar Monday evening meetin̂ g' of the D u n d a r a v e ranch as usual on January 2̂nd at,25,th and Marine Drive. Hamilton. eat Day, You are very icor- A Young People's 0 Service il­ lustrated with lantern views* will - be given a t 7:15 p,m„. tomorrow (Friday), in Hollyburn Hall. Sunday School and Young lEeople's-BibJe-Clas^will-be-held-- Properties. Jan. pality Ornaiiiental Street Light- «tn, 1940. Mr. H eeps request ing'I3tb-te_19th^Street, Marine to r a perm it or five years use D^ive. and occupancy of a logging road. The Chairman of the Light l.o_reply_tnat^the Council-ii]w__PeptT^to^talre'mp^vitb-the"W7"V~ preoiate the view of the British Chamber of Com merce. very tcor- P^^y®i*;Glroup on Groim̂ ^̂ ̂YU ? Bible Study m Mr a t 2:30 p." . •> Ins. Cornish in charge. *** TRANSPORTATION b 'a S ^ f T of a J ^ y ^ t io n Committee. Reid L 'the disculss tho whole question of-tran^n^rv- question of PossiWî object of to same. and - S ! ^ that all complaints " The next regular meeting will be held a t 8 p.m. tomorrow (F ri­ day) ; in the Legion Hall. All members are requ.ested to re­ serve this night, and attend, as -the-Fraser-Valley-M ilk-Produc-- ers. have arranged to give a showing of "sqund pictures""of"the Royal-Visit and-other, features.,- All ex-service men and their friends are cordially invited. All? members of the branch who promised donations for Sat­ urday n ight's party to the Wom- _en!s-Auxiliar-y--please-contaet-F-.- Rivers, West 22-M. Little Edna: "W hy wouldn't it do to pray for our bread once a week <»r once a month? Why must we ask every day for our daily bread ? Older Sister: "So as to have it fresh." a t 10 a.m. next Sunday, January 21'St, and at "the 7:30 p.m. ser­ vice on th a t day Eon l^ th ie of -P uerta Plata, W ^ t Indies, will give a Gospel acldress. Next ' Tuesday evening. iJanuary723rd,_ at 8 p.m. the same speaker will tell of the work_,qf the Gosi^l in the Spanish-speaking Republic of Santa Domingo, W est Indies, his addrees being illustrated . with lantern views. Dr. Nash, Jan. 10, 1940. .Con­ dition of 19t;h Street, The Engineer for a report, ' F„ C. Rummel, Jan. 4,' 1940. Drainage conditions Lot 7 and 8, Block-7,--D;Lr582r Ellery Marsden sez some folks is like his old Dominick rooster--They do a lot of unnece.s.sary crowing. Pacific Properties, as it appears to coincide exactly with the policy alfeady'established by the Council. H. Thorpe. Jan, 15th, 1040. -LiGenGe-fGF-Roller-Bkatlng Rillk, Lot 13, Block 36' D.L. 430. The Engineer for report. Applicant to be informed no a . E.-Morri.s, Jan. 1940. Con- licence (^n be granted as the lot dition of roadwary 2400 block, in question is not in the bu.siness Bellevue. R / r j - i T The Engineer for maintenance - --J.-J. JVIcGrath,-Jan .-LOf h, J_94 0. --attention-if-necessary-and-appli-- K^transportation. • cant to be advised his applica-r' To thank the w ritr for his tion for hard .surfacing will be considered in the Spring of this year. E. W. Baldens and A. H. Johh- sofi, Jan. 4, 1940, Additional w ater "Mar L Greek;; '""y '7:: v 7' ; To be filed with other ohp^ ^ communication-and say his sug gestions will be considered, R. Parkin, Jan. 11th, 1940. Ac­ cident to car January 2nd, 1940.' ' • To reply th a t the Council do not accept any legal liability but . _ __ ___ ___ are-prepared-w7Hh^cuiri">i'€ludlce tions a,nd referred to the Muriici- to contribute 50%.- pal Solicitor. $ l i p p o ^ ' Y o u r t r a n s p o r t a t io n SYSITIM ih for West. Vancouver to maintain ' --^ portation_S.vstemr-anri.;it.s-snp.ees«-fiftpend.s ^ your patronage: ' . . • , . SERVICE, COURTESY \AND COMFORT B. I, ViMpp ' " ' Manager ' ' K. A. RAY, " ' ' Chaflrman of Transportation ̂ * a; Committee Municipal Buses