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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 19, 1912
Page
1
A bustling market day in Westminger with large attendance and strong sales. Eggs, poultry, veal and seed potatoes arrive from Chilliwack and Ladner, with butter easing to 35-40 cents per pound and eggs steady at 30 cents a dozen. Florists report vibrant sales of bedding plants and cut flowers as shoppers buy in bulk.
A Saturday football match on the school grounds ended in a 4 4 tie after a closely fought game. The lengthy play was slowed by disrupted play and delayed by wives’ prayers, with many players showing spirited efforts and notable displays from several named participants.
The new Masonic Hall foundation is underway with a contract set at 3000 dollars. When finished the building 30 by 60 feet two stories high will include a lodge room upstairs and a banquet room on the lower floor. It will be among the finest structures in the Fraser Valley.
The Abbot ford Poultry Association will meet at Maple Leaf Hall on April 30 at 2 p.m. A full attendance is requested.
Dr Hall of Victoria spoke at Abbotsford delivering stirring warnings on health and the laws of well being. Morning address at the Presbyterian church urged parents to heed guidance. Afternoon and evening sessions at Maple Leaf Hall showcased vivid pictures and a health focused message.Continued on last Page.
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