Mataqul Sumas Abbotaford Meeting Aims At Abbotsford Show
The Mataqul Sumas Abbotaford regular meeting met in Montreal chambers on Friday April 14. The gathering discussed agricultural matters, Nutter protocol, and poultry show preparations. Rev McDiarmid spoke on agriculture and recommendations were made for the upcoming Abbotsford exhibition and related events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mataqul-Sumas-Abbotaford
Bans
Montreal
McDiarmid
Brent
Dent
B.C
Obawa
Minster of Agriculture
Wiltoh
Wnd
Constairs
Abbotsford
Ki Folle
Mr. McMineniid
Building activity flourishes in town neighborhoods
Reeve aid Min reports rapid progress as residents move into fine new houses near the G N R stations. Rodgers Bros. erecting an up to date residence on their lot. Matthew's Church Parish and the Presbyterian Church grounds see progress. The southwestern town shows bustling development with new homes, additions, and improved streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid Min
Tooke
Uman
Rs. R
Millard
G.N.R
Rodgers Bros
Sewtern
Matsqui Council Appropriations And Local Appointments
At the regular meeting Matsqui council approved a $25 grant for school prizes and $100 for three older windows in the Agricultural hall. M. Smith was named keeper for Matsqui village and J. Olson for Gifford. Road contracts let for hauling gravel at 90 cents per yard and crushed rock at 0 cents per yard. Easter notes include Miss Murrng visiting Vancouver and return for period work. The Abbotsford Theatre will show A Virtuous Vamp this Friday and Saturday. A future showing of The Three Live Hosts is planned for May 21 and 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matsqui
J. Pace
M. Smith
Matsqui Village
Ohn Olson
Gifford
Ward
Drumham
Algo
Constance Talmadge
Abbotsford Theatre
Riday
Priday
Ridgedale Notes from a Pleasant Community Event
Ridgedale hall hosted a cheerful social under the Commun Ty Clabe with Mrs Gallaher Mrs Dunham and Miss Smith among the organizers. Winners included Mrs Dunham and Mr Kelso for top prizes, with consolation prizes to Miss Wray Mrs Aish Miss Anderson and Mr Kelso. Music was provided by Kindly. Numerous locals attended including Mr and Mrs Boharrell Mr and Mrs Dunham and many others listed in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgedale Hall
Dani
Gallaher
Mra. Dunham
Mya Ig Smith
Dunham
Kelso
Misa Wray
R. Boharrell
T. Pint
Brunlett
A. Kelleher
S."stonerson
R. Rottlut
Ot Rott
DP. Rotuurr
Cornwall
C. Parr
Lofgr
Blind tour honors St Dunstan’s blind students
Miss B Day of St Dunstan’s College for the Blind, London, visits Mr James Downe in London and plans a two year world tour to interview Premier Mackenzie King and the Governor General. The trip promotes free railway transport for blind travelers and meets Downe’s family at their home.
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B. Bi Day
St. Dunstans College For the
London
England
James Downie
Thesblind
Pownis
Dowale
St. Dunstan
Miss Day
W 1
Victoria Gets Increased Loan From Bank of Montreal
Victoria April 21 The Bank of Montreal agreed to loan the city 300000 more than the 500000 already advanced to cover city services until taxes are collected. This brings total loans to 40000 more than earlier in the year after the bank cut the usual 750000 loan to 500000 due to rising overdrafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Bank of Montreal
Matsqui Women's Institute Meets at Clayburn Church
The Matsqui Women's Institute held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday at Clayburn Church. Public health and child welfare were discussed, a government report on the subject was read, and Misa Campbell gave a short readdress as matron of the Matsqui Sumas Abbotsford hospital project, which was well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matsqui Women's Institute
Clayburn Church
Misa Campbell
Matsqui-Sumas
Sunday Confirmation and Sermons at St Matthew and New Westminster
The service featured four confirmands at Bradner led by Bishop Rhihoppe Per cier from New Westminster, with a condemnation sermon at Abhawsford. St Matthew's evening service included seven candidates receiving the apostolic rite. The bishop delivered an inspiring sermon urging faith in Christ and duty to home and church, praising readerly faith and God’s grace, as the choir under Mrs. Thorn sang.
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Basten
Samlay
Baster Binulay
Bradner
Rhihoppe Percier
Old New Westminster
Abhawsford
St. Matthew's
Jesus Christ
Mer Iory
Thorn
Meeting Talk on Mid district School and Community Help
Ratepayers held several meetings to discuss a school for Mid district A K Wood offered land to the Scopil trustees for the building. Eighteen ratepayers volunteered land clearing and lumber hauling while trustees would supply power and a carpenter. Children would walk to Poyjac school next year. Mr Little celebrated a large housewarming in Abbotsford Bowidary Lake area with about 180 guests. Mr A G Andrews near completion of a new home in Abbotsford Bowidary Lake district ready to move in soon.
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Tov
A. K
Wood J
Poplar School
Matsquiacho
Poyjac School
Little
Abbotaford
Bowidary Lake District
A. G. Andrews
Abbotsford
WL Working Bee Improves Cemetery Grounds
The Women's Institute of Clay organized a working bee at Hazelwood cemetery on a Tuesday the 26th to tend ornamental beds plant shrubs and set a shrubbery along the entrance road. Members brought tools and provisions for a luncheon while Mr Fredericks on aided with plowing and men helped with heavier tasks. Local holly and laurels were transplanted with various trees and tower plants.
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Women's Institute of
Clayborn
Hazelwood Cemetery
Avell
Prederickson
May Queen Elect Miss Nelson Declines New Westminster Invite
Miss Freda Nelson, the May Queen elect, received an invitation to attend the May Day celebration in New Westminster and sit on the platform. Mrs Nelson, though grateful, was unable to accept the courtesy invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda Nelson
New Westminster
Charlie Chaplin and Constance Talmadge double bill
Next Friday and Saturday May 5 and 6 present Charlie Chaplin in a three reel comedy A Dog s Lif and a five reel feature A Virtuous Vamp starring Constance Talmadge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Chaplin
Constance Talmadge
Mise Bisié McPhee Returns to Murrayville High School
Local personals note Mise Bisié McPhee has returned to Murrayville High School after a holiday at home in Abbotaford. Vancouver visitors include Whitman, Mr. and Mrs. Robertson, and Mr. Shaw the elocutionist. Community events mention the Ladies' Aid concert for the new hospital and a Masonic dance fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Bisié
McPhee
Murrayville
Abbotaford
Dy. Whitman
Vancouver
New Mes.a. Hospital
Glen. Walters
Abbotaford Hospital
W.robertson
Australia
Toronto
Presbyteran
Shaw
Hanam
Salt Spring Island
Buest
Steede
Rogers
Calholm
Falls
J. R. Renner
E. B.day
St. Dunstans
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Cg, McNarmin
Poultry Associate
Uilding
Beotsfori
R. Stella Hind
Miss Murrng
W.d. Gray
Uphamere
North
Ridgedale
Toan
Matsqui Women’s, Institute
Danity Creations
Phillips
M Shop
B. C
Oesdaryal
Bates
Presbyterian
Manning
Stiggens
Chirliwack
H. Fraser
W. Roberts
Margarette Smith
Davenport
Lews
McMillan
Bilis
Ig Il
Powell River Hospital
W. A
GW. V. “Ay
Ubelated
O'Donnell
Collison
Prises
White
Clayburn
Mission Boys
U Isi
Lorie McPhire
Chilliwack
Alasse Harold Nixon
B. Nelson
A. Ker
Fraser Valley
F. J. R. _Whitchell
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