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Newspaper

Abbotsford Post

Location

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Jan 13, 1922

Page

3

Best Poultry Show Held on British Columbia Coast

A large province poultry event wrapped up Saturday in Vancouver as the H C Poultry Association judged over 2000 entries. James Walker of Barnaby was elected Barred Rock Club president, with H B Upton as secretary treasurer and an executive from Vancouver Victoria Enderby and elsewhere. A British Columbia branch of the American Poultry Association was formed with W Wilkinson of Vancouver as president. The gathering included initiation of the Seboy-Chyh group, a major faction of poultry men, and a prize fund of 20 was set for next show. A district meeting in Agassiz discussed weekly half holidays for Kent municipality and related elections and school board topics.

Vancouver H.C. Poultry, Association Priday Wilkingon Dominion Conde Agassiz Association For W. Storehouve Brltini Coliaibia Byaneh Poultry Association Mr. Wahy H. Reid Victorias R. Wilson V. Somervile Central Purley Rickhan Collingwrod McTavish Victori A, Goode New Westminster Rev C. McDlarmld Mission City W. ‘Walker Hastings Pefmanen Yminaton Police Commission Kent Lo Roidor

New Citizens for Canada Immigrant Influx and Settlement

A historical examination explains Canada’s hunger for immigrants due to low population density and limited agricultural land in the West. It notes Britain’s need for farmers, the rise of settlement by British, European, and Scandinavian newcomers, and how foreign-born Canadians contribute to education and government, shaping a multilingual, tricultural nation.

England Canada Great Britain Anada Dominions Wester Canada Europe Belgiam Gentral Burronn Salen Norway Beamark Iceland J. M. Anderson Saskatchewan University of Manitoba Agion Ida Sewall Lewiey Burne

Mission Agric Assn Hears Report On Yearly Expenditures

The Mission District Agriculture Association presented a year end summary noting expenditures on grounds and additions to the main hall, stock pens, and cash pine purchases. A mortgage was paid off, $1500 borrowed, and interest paid to year end. receipts were expected to cover all expenditures with $1500 owed. The report urged cooperation to make fair day a community benefit.

Fiaset Vatio Mission Agriendurl Ile Patr Waa Dewdney Nicomen Hatyh Mission Silverdale Provident Mission Dlatriet

Mission Agricultural Association Officers and Members

The Mission Agricultural Association lists officers and directors including Honorary Presidents Hon. John Oliver and Hon. B. D. Barrow, Vice-presidents T. F. Brearley and O. J. Ward, Secretary Lreaauroy O. J. Paton, and a slate of directors such as W. Chester, P. Kelly, Hurd, C. R. McKibbon, G. Gibhard, C. H. Noble, Mrs. Lanchearde, Mrs. Reade, Mr. Salloway, and J. W. Lawrence among others. The note mentions 150 members with possible additions.

Mission Agricultural’ Association John Oliver B. D. Barrow M. L.A Catherwood W.T. Abbott Tut T. F. Brearley O. J. Ward

Weekend Basketball Play Delayed by Weather News

The past week featured many basketball games with football shelved due to weather. Senior A and B teams traveled to Chilliwack and Mission for matches, with Chilliwack edging Mission in a tight finish and Milner as tough opposition. Referee Dave Gullifard oversaw contests. A protest over the Clayburn football game was upheld and will be replayed later. Upcoming games include Fernridge road trip and Westminster YMCA opposition, followed by a Saturday dance event after the basketball games.

Paosay Adima Wasmat Moig Vedder Mountain Road Ratheraime Milner A—Beaton J. Gallifard Bekarat McLean C. Gallifard Gibbard Stafford Solloway Cox Cole Roferee Dave Gullifard Clayburn Fernridge Westminster Y. M. C. A Atlantic Girls

Sold Property To The B C E R Report Says Sale Okayed

The Anderson McDonald and Cowplon lands along the west side of the Stave River are reportedly sold. Mission City notes the sale as part of BCER by law considerations before Saturday’s vote. A second dam at Red Bridge may flood land and alter road plans, influencing settlers’ access and municipal sanction.

Anderson Mission Council B.C. E.R

Fruitgrowers to Discuss Dumping Act at Convention

The Th. D. Fruitgrowers Association aims to discuss the Anti-Dumping Act at its annual convention in Victoria January 18 to 20. About a hundred delegates from British Columbia will attend, with President D. Barnes presiding. Speakers include R. C. Treherne on Godling Bothla BC, C. E. Melnifosit on transportation, and O. F. Fisher on apple storage troubles, plus five others.

Th. D DB. Barnes Walhwebin R. C. Treherne Dominion Entomologial la B. C C. EB. Melnfosit Dominion Fruit Branch Department Ottawa O. F. Fisher U. S. Department of Agriculture

Joseph Oliver Grand Sire of I O O F Dead in Toronto

Joseph Oliver, grand sire of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of America, has died after a three month illness. A prominent Toronto municipal and fraternal figure, he led in Masonic and Odd Fellow circles, and also held roles in Orange and Forester organizations.

Joseph Oliver Independent Order of Oddfellowa of America Toronto Masonic Odd

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