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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 04, 1916
Page
1
A Mission City reader critiques a Montreal cut and discusses wartime weaponry. The letter argues Germany held优势 in artillery and munitions, notes Russia’s and Serbia’s battles, and warns that Germany’s advantage is fading as manpower and rail networks falter. The piece continues on page four.
An explosion and fire engulfed Canada’s Parliament buildings in Ottawa on Thursday evening. The House of Commons corridor fire swept through the structure, with two confirmed dead and four buried in ruins. Injured include Hon. Martin Burrell of British Columbia. the insured value is reportedly none for the $1.6 million complex.
A town committee estimates installing lighting at main points with 17 lights for the year at 2 percent mills. taxes levied by three commissioners appointed by taxpayers. Signatures gathered, assessment roll viewable at H Alanson's store. Tax collection begins near year end, allowing residents nearly a full year of light before payment.
A social evening was held at the Presbyterian Manse on Friday from 8 to midnight. Prizes included note paper and chocolates won by Mrs. Everett Ryall and Mr. Clarence McCallum. The Abbotsford Male Quartette sang, with solos and recitations by several guests, and refreshments were served by Mrs. Campbell and others.
Rev Felix Kients made his first visit to Abbotsford and surrounding areas as head priest for the Fraser Valley. He will lead monthly services, start February 13, and stay over weekends to oversee Mass at 10 a.m. and benediction, with Sunday School at 2 30 p.m. He met Anglican and Presbyterian ministers and expects good relations.
At the Abbotsford Conservative Association annual meeting officers were elected: President Wm Taylor Vice President C A Ryall Treasurer N Hill Executive A McCallum T Weir D Blair J A McGowan Dr T A Swift. Attendance was good and there was mention of fuel demand as wood cutters and coal delivery remain active.
Personal items note Miss Rogers from New Westminster spent the weekend with her brothers and sisters. Mrs F J Boyd visited Vancouver last week. Arthur Cox of Vancouver is visiting his parents. Mrs Lambwo has returned from Vancouver to her daughter Mrs Swift. Colin Fraser left for Huntingdon to work at the CPR station. A sleighing party enjoyed a gathering at the Cruickshanks. Mrs Rogs visited Bellingham briefly. A mill repair crew arrived and will be used when the mill reopens. A surprise party at D McGillivray’s followed by games and cards. Mrs H Alanson hosted a W A social at Mason Hall. A pancake social is planned at Mrs McMenemy’s for church funds with a 16 cent admission. The Great Northern train was blocked by snow. Mr and Mrs Bell stayed at the Russell House. Margaret Miller visits her sister Mrs McKinnon. Constable Lines has grip illness. Robert Powell visited Claburn.
The treasurer notes a substantial monthly addition to Red Cross funds. A cheque from Mr J J Sparrow for 5.00 and Abbotsford Lumber Co for 10.00 were received, plus monthly contributions 14.76 and small 0.78. The POW fund 12.00 was forwarded to the Vancouver treasurer.
Next Sunday evening the Roll of men who enlisted for overseas service from this district will be unveiled and read at the Presbyterian church service. About fifty men left or are preparing to depart. Of those who left soon after the war began, some have been killed.
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