Pretty winter weddings mark Matsqui and Peardonville homes
In Matsqui at noon on December 40 Miss Elizabeth Willen Lancaster wed Mr Leonard Westcott with Rev Frederic Lolts officiating. The ceremony featured an arch of bells and a blue gown, followed by a buffet luncheon and plans to reside in Dennison. A second wedding on Christmas Day at Peardonville united their eldest daughter to Mr Helmer Echman with Rev H Frederichsen officiating, the bride in white silk with orange blossoms and pink roses. They will reside in Marryville after a short honeymoon in the Sound Cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lancaster
Elizabeth Willen Lancaster
Leonard Westcott
Benntsoi
Frederic Lolts
Claybur
A. Lindstrom
Peardonville
Helmer Echman
H. Frederichsen
Mataqui
Annie Larsen
Lara Ofson
Sound Cities
Mer
Quiet January wedding at W Vancouver home
A quiet wedding occurred January 1 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stratton on Thirteenth Avenue W in Vancouver. Bina Mabel Brown married Chirence Lane of Mission City. The ceremony was conducted with Rev. A B Mitchell officiating. Miss Dorothy Jack served as matchmaker, with A. W. Stratton and Mrs Plora Evans as attendants. A bullet cream was served, and the couple planned to reside in Mission City, Province, upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heome
W. H. Stratton
Thirteenth Avenue
Vancouver
Bina Mabel Brown
I. N
Chirence Lane
Minsion City
A. &. Mitchell
Nolated
Dorothy Jack
A. W. H. Stratton
Plora Wvans
J. Stuart
Pollowlig
Victoria
Lane Will
Mission City
Province
McTaggart Callander Tie in Vancouver Society Note
Mrs Catherine Callander youngest daughter of J Callander married William McTaggart son of A McTaggart of Mataic in Vancouver. The couple plans to reside in Missle City.
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Vancouver
Catherine Callanay
J. Callander
William McTagnart
A. McTaggart
Mataic
Missle City
Election Sparks a Matsqui Ward Races in 1900s Notes
Lively election in Matsqui features reeve McCallum and ex-reeve W Merryfield amid turmoil with Northern Construction Company. Returning officer John Leourge. nominations January 10 and election Saturday January 15. Polling places include Aberdeen school Yale road, Morrison's store, Mount Lehman, and Matsqui hall with polls 9 am to 7 pm.
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Reeve McCallum
W. Merryfield
Reeve
Northern Construction Company
Sehame
John Le~ourge
Ron
A. B. Gloduil
Aberdeen School
Yale Road
Sarol
Pine Grove
Houiring
P. R. Keay
Morrison's
Mount Lehman
Brudner
Mr. W. McLean
Glen Valley
Abbotsford
R. M. Benson
Claybur
Matsqui
C. O'D. Bell
Ridgedale
Mataqui
Railway Rates Drop 10 Percent in Dominion New Year
Ottawa December 21 Railways across the Dominion will cut rates by 10 percent on New Year's Day under a Board of Railway Commissioners order. The move revises earlier increases aimed at passenger and freight services with parlor and sleeping car charges remaining unchanged. Western freight rates will fall from 4 percent to 30 percent while eastern freight rates drop to 25 percent as the year ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Dominion
Board of Railway Commissioners
L. Greike
Population figures for British Columbia and Vancouver rise
Dr. Young, secretary of the provincial board of health, reports BC population at 55 936 including 25 040 inuitaneous. Vancouver expands to 124 209, New Westminster 10 787, Victoria 10 878, with BC birth rate 18.87 per thousand and death rate 9.22. Walter Wells returns from a Christmas trip to Red Deer.
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Dr. Young
Provincial Board of Health
British Columbia
Vancouver
New Westminster
Victoria
Latrelm
South Vancouver
Bes Tlal
Abbotsford Trade Banquet Planned for Next Friday Eve
Abbotsford Bound of Trade will host a dinner on January 14 at the Abbotsford Hotel dining rooms. Members and friends will join in an evening with invited notables including Mr Stacey MP and Hon B Do Durrow ML A, with other guests to be announced. Welfare topics and growth ideas for Abbotsford will be discussed. all suggestions welcomed. The Christmas Tree and Sunday School entertainment at St Matthews Choral was held in the Masonic Hall. Santa Claus in costume distributed toys and candles to the children. a good dinner followed with carols led by the Misses Stade.
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Abbotsford
Stacey
Do Durrow
Uley
St. Matthews
Masonic Hall
Stede
Santa Claus
James Downie
Costuma
N. Hil
Scipslar
Gubar' Ai
Swift
Stade
Webster
Abbotsford Loyal Orange Lodge 1467 Holds Annual Meeting
The Abbotsford Loyal Orange Lodge No 1467 gathered at the Orange Hall on November 6 with strong attendance and visitors from nearby lodges. Officers for the coming year were elected, including Worshipful Master J Walker and Chaplin D McNeil, with remarks on past duties and a social hour with refreshments following the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbotsford
Gomah
J Walker
Meather
Tho D. McNeil
Chaplin
Byoihov
Caldwells Res
Brnher
James McLeat
Etary
S.J. Bales
Taslor
English Team Edges Canadians Four Three In Foggy Ground
In a rough international soccer match on a waterlogged ground, England beat Canada 4 to 3. The game reported as tense and closely contested, with the win credited to English attackers exploiting late chances while the Canadians pressed for an equalizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uylie
Fraser Valley
Tauguu
Thiree
Ve Kingdom Voting and City Affairs Amid Turbulence
A Vancouver lawyer is assigned to handle land issues as Vancouver affairs mix with urban governance. The first vice president of the Board of Trade pursues passage of the Purgl Street Lighting bill, while Abbotsford contemplates wine restrictions. Merchants report increased business and a seasonal boost in food sales as local concerns press forward with infrastructure and public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Whitehole
Aeliis Prem.dent
Dante Miplita
Womens Auxiliary to the G W V A Elects Officers
A Monday meeting in the Gl ih Rooms elected officers for the Yue Womens Auxiliary. President Mrs Whit alaley West Vice President Mrs Webaler Levy Treasurer Mrs Ackland Secre...v... Mrs Thornwaite. Social hour after business. New Year Eve concert in Alexandria Hall featured Mrs Web of Chilliwack Mrs Wm Robertson and Mr Wallace of Vancouver plus pipers and dancers. Singing Auld Lang Syne marked year transition. WCTU met at the Manse with strong attendance. Embroidery Club hosted by Mrs McMenemy. PTA meeting set for Monday January 10 at 3 PM. Mention of weekend visit by Silas throud and Miss Atchison guest at St James Cathedral. Birthday party for Macnie Bennal gary noted January 5.
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Caledonia
Alexandria ‘Hall
Web
Chilliwack
Wm. Robertson
Wallace
Vancouver
W Robertson
Parent Teachers Association
Mim
Silas Throud Abert
R Wright
Atchisod
St. James Cathedral
Montreal
Wright
Janis
Bennal
Gary
Macnie
Guarh of Trade Board Minutes and Vancouver Convention
The Board of Trade met in the G. W. VA Monday evening January 3. Minutes were read and adopted. A committee will study joining with the Association Boards of Trade and potential legal action if benefits arise. A Vancouver convention is planned for February 2–5 with delegates to be named. Officers elected include President N. Hill Piyot and Vice President J. R. Whitchell.
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Board of Trade
G. W.va
Assoc. Boards of Trade
Vancouver
Peliiugry
N. Hill Piyot
J. R. Whitchell
John Brydges
Capt. Cope
A. G. Andrews
B. A Barrett
F_ JR
J. Brydges
Agricultual Association
J. A. McGowan
C. Wallace
Reed
Webster
Dr. Swift
Compensation Board
Essendene Avenue
T. Irvine
H. Otbwen
L. M. Leach
J. J. Preston
Death of Mr Caruthers After Accident at Home
Monday afternoon a serious accident at Mr Garuthers property cost his life during blasting. Funeral services were at Presbyterian Church with interment at St Nicholas cemetery. Mrs Caruthers and children receive sympathy. A cheque artist has relieved merchants and farmers of $200 by issuing checks on Sumas Prairie. A warrant has been issued for his arrest, but he remains at large.
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Garuthers
Vednanday
St. Nicholas
Caruthersi
Sumas
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Lancaster
Eachmasnx
Lindstrom
Lane
Walter Wells
Red Neer
Zonoleum
J.J. Sparrow
B. OF Trade
LO. DL
Bivens
Einglish
Dusineas
W. C. TU
Mrs. McMenemy
Embroidery Club
Mr. Caruther
Barrington
Jemima Vancalcelour
Union Tan
Suellys
F. J. R. Whitchelo
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