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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 13, 1920
Page
1
Instructions for preparing grain exhibits emphasize dry, clean, straight sheaves with neatly trimmed heads. Harvest to be weed-free and well dried, with layered, evenly shaped heads forming a square top. Tie, wrap, and ship carefully, using a fanning mill for quality and thorough cleaning to ensure a pristine display.
Residents of Matsqui township clash with Western Canadian Power Company over proposed light and power line along the route to serve settlers. The matter has prompted council review, lengthy correspondence, and a conference scheduled for Saturday to clarify company policies and possible conditions for supplying power along the route.
Despite difficulties the flower show promoted by Ure Mategal Women's Institute was held Wednesday with strong participation. Mission and Hatale contributed richly to displays in the inter- institute competition. yellow white and green display honors went to Hatale. Mrs Pripp showed daisies and yellow carnations. Mrs Solloway of Mission impressed with annual and perennial blooms. queen of show was the sweet pea, judged by Miss Cruickshank. Several decorated tables drew praise. soldiers offered few entries. The schoolrooms provided ample space, and many visitors praised the event ending with a focal evening and a tower festival.
Canugine Air Pores seeks Autoplane riggers and engine Milerd for service at Camp Orden. The position offers a four year renewable appointment with low pay of $1080 per year plus $120.90 head of household stipend. Interested applicants should contact Hy Widdhiende, Secretary, Aerial League Now Wertintuslen, Me. Major Mortauron has asked to select twenty men from the district for service.
The text outlines a local WV association meeting with officers elected or proposed including president, vice president, and treasurer. It notes transfers from the Victoria branch and lists committee members and visitors. The meeting expresses an intention to push district work and strengthen the association for district progress and member investments.
Abbotsford will hold its first lower show at the Masonry site from 130 Lo and ph. An entry fee of 10 cents will be charged. Afternoon cookery will be served for which a charge of 1 cent will be paid. The committee urges donations of sandwiches and cakes to Mrs. A. Bartell for the fete. Entries close by 12 noon, no-entry free this year. bring items to enter and join the effort to make Abbotsford's show a success.
A long misspelled piece complains about baskets of cherries and apricots from the Okanagan and Okaiwigan Valleys. It mentions baskets being uneven, some good, some lacking, and requests better filling before a shipment. The notice notes a sale week and special prizes with dates and visitors mentioned.
The column lists numerous social notices and visits among locals and travelers. Names include Mrs. Hywk, Mise Muviel Mc Catlin, Miss Salvaser, Mr. James Gilmore, Mrs. Authier, Mr. Gilbert Hayes, and Mr. Pred subert, with moves to Vancouver, White Rock, and New Westminster. It notes a Canada versus United States basketball result 34 to 2 in favor of Canada and various relatives visiting or traveling.
Rumor says new agricultural structures will start next week to accommodate 50 to 60 head of cattle. Prize money for the fall fair is growing, with prizes added by White and Carmichael, W. H. Radden, and A. M. Harrop for best steer, best cow, best heifer, and prize points. The Sumas council awaits the finance committee chair’s action before approving annual funding.
Harry E. Bond of New Westminster opens offices in Yic Lowit street to provide permanent legal services. Bond, a veteran of the 720d Regiment Seaforth Highlanders, was wounded in the final drive of September 1918. He studied with McQuarrie Martin Cassady and Macgowan in New Westminster and completed Osgoode and Toronto exams before joining the B C bar in June 1919.
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