Matsqui Council Holds Revision and Finance Briefs
The Matsqui council held a December 12 council and general meeting to clear accumulated business. A Supreme Court ruling on the Sewin conviction was noted as upheld though costs were disallowed. Remaining items include a bylaw on fire arma regulation pending information and tax protection from government. A hospital report covered 151 patients treated, with Abbotsford, Suimas, and Mat want contributing shares. A ward petition seeks pound regulations for Ward 2, with Glen Valley and Ward 3 included. Ward 4 will not adopt regulations due to unfenced land creating potential hardship for settlers.
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Mi Lakniayon
Eld
Siéwin
Supreme ‘Court
Council
M-S.a
Hospital Raport
Abbotsford
Suimas
Matwant
Glen Valley
Gledhill
Tomaiurder
Boys before Magistrate Shortreed in Huntingdon theft case
Two youths from Huntingdon, Eroie and Harold Paul aged 16 and 14, appeared before Magistrate Shortreed. They were convicted of stealing candles valued at 16 dollars from P. H. Dawson’s store and were committed to two years at the Industrial School. The robbery occurred early Wednesday morning. Christmas shopping notes appear in the text.
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Eroie
Harold Paul
Huntingdon
P. H. Dawson
Santa Claus Plans Air Arrival for Christmas Eve
Johnson of Abbotsford reports a radio message about Santa Claus traveling by aeroplane due to melted snow. He will leave tonight with a large cargo of toys and hopes all the children have been good this year. Awaiting his arrival, the good fellow brings cheer for Christmas Eve.
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Johnson
Abbotsford
Santa Claus
Toraights
Ford
Nicomekl Dam Case Adjourned Again
The trial of Marshall M. English, a Surrey farmer, suing the municipality for 645 damages over Nicomekl dam failure, was adjourned until January 17. The case has consumed three days with evidence not yet complete in county court before Judge Howay.
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Marshall M. English
Surrey
Howay
Accident while deer hunting near Clearbrook Road
While deer hunting west of town on Clearbrook Road Mr. Gilbert Cox accidentally shot Nick Proskoloski. The hunter aimed at a deer and struck Proskoloski when he moved near the bush. The bullet entered the elbow, pierced a lung, and exited the back. Proskoloski was taken to Sumas Hospital and is recovering under Dr. Clark and Dr. McKinley.
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Clearbrook Road
Gilbert
Cox
Nick Proskoloski
Christmas Cantata Presentation Draws Warm Praise
The obelatord Theatre hosted a Christmas Cantata presented by QIWENDY CHOIRS. Notable figures included Rev. Robertson as chair, Mrs. C R Wright and committee for costumes, and director Mrs. Hunt. The program featured singers Mina McPhee, Ciara Watters, and Mable Nelson with an accomplished accompanist and violin selections.
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Shembera
Joseph
Manning
Avi Ee
Ben Brown
Dauehger
Wilson Wallonia
McPhee
Minaahaa
May Haeels
Vannetta
Doris Watters
Ciara
Atters
Iva
Wilrd
Morence
Childre
King
Spee
Alder
Grinening
Conway
Northup
J. E McCallus
McCallum
Taylor
Farrant Ty
Gray
Mable-Nelson
Givan
Campbell
Andin
Women Sit on Juries in Victoria Legislature Decision
By a 28 to 14 vote in the Legislature, the jury act was amended to allow women to sit on juries in the province. The change interprets the word person as male or female, with a 15 day notice before names are placed on the jury list. Women may opt out by notifying the sheriff.
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Victoria
S.W. Deb. Farris
K. C
Aldergrove Parish Event Promises Lend a Hand Fun
On Monday December 11 a church entertainment hosted by the Lend a Hand Society featured Mr Walker as chair and a program of solos recitations and an Alnaka lantern slide lecture. Mrs John Watson praised the performance and Miss Vannetta accompanied the orchestra.
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Mr. Walker
John Watson
Miss Vannetta
Lawrence
Iola Walker
Lawrences
W L A of Maccabees Elects Officers
At the regular meeting of the W L A of the Maccabees No 20 held Thursday evening the lodge elected officers for the coming year. Names include Commander Miss F B Tretheway and Lieutenant Commander Mrs C Th Miller. The group planned a grand Valentine Ball in February with preparations underway.
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W. L. A.of the Maccabees
Abdotdtor
H. Fraser
W. A
M Hospital
F, B
Tretheway
Th. Miller
Melasies
Sargent
Stady
Arma
Thompson
Sentinal
Cook
Caldwell
Tretheway Chaoalny
Pl.wilson
Annie. McCrimmon
W A Receives Financial Report Of Bazaar
The regular monthly W A of the M S A Hospital met at Bank of Montreal Chambers. A bazaar report showed day sales and an evening dance netted 777.00, described as splendid. Gifts were given to staff. merchants report Christmas trade excellent.
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W.A
M.8
Bank of Montreal
Union Christmas Tree Event Brightens Sunday Gathering
A festive Union Christmas Tree was held at the Theatre on Thursday with a children’s supper served by their parents and access for pupils from Presbyterian and St Mathews Sunday Schools and Great War Veterans. Rev A Harding Priest delivered a talk on Dickens Christmas Cratchits, illustrated with Santa Claus distributing candles and goodies from a decorated tree.
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Presbyterian
St. Mathews
Veterdins
Miss Manning Leaves for Nelson to Teach
Miss Manning leaves Abbotaford to teach at Nelson. Pupils and parents present a handsome Splese Ivory set as a token of esteem at the close of the term. She spent two years on the Abbotaford teaching staff and is warmly regarded by her pupils and the community.
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Manning
Nelson
Ly Amall
Misa’ Manning Siga
Abbotaford Actioe
Man Plans Xmas Alone in Vancouver
Mr M M Shore intends to spend Christmas by himself in Vancouver. The note reflects personal plans amid uncertain travel, with no further details about companions or arrangements provided.
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The
Vancouver
House Family Holiday Plans Amid Anxious Farewell
Mrs House and her family prepare for the holidays as they anticipate parting from Mr and Mrs Hameson or Powell River amid uncertain family ties and distant settings.
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House
Famaily
Hameson
Powell ‘River
Anglican Church Services At Abbotsford Weekly
Services will be held at Abbotsford's St. Andrew's Anglican Church every Sunday night at 7.96 Rev. A Harding is the priest in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathew
Abbotsford
A. Harding
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Pioneer Store
Matsqui Council
Nicomekl Dam
Accidentle
Imperial Polarine
Imperial Oil Limited
Imperial Products
Qiwendy
Aldergrove
W. L.A. OF
Maccabees
oMrs
Oran
Brook
BEL Cve
Union Xmas
Miss Manning
F. J. R. Whitchell
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