Nominations Take Stage for City Council Seats
Election notices list nominees for mayor and wards, with Cook opposing Gillis for Roove and many names for council and school trustees. Ward by ward races include reelections and new candidates, with January 19 set for voting and police commissioners to be named.
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Koon
Hombbatlony
Sumas
Sumay
James
Animu Gills
Mir. Cook
Reeve
Joy i
Bolsters Wieda
Iilgne Hy Holy
Herp Kooks
A. Lamaan
Polize Commiadionary
Murphy
Wie Porturs
Thietoo
Strahan
Boley
W. G. Pad
Community entertainment and civic update in Quebec and Victoria notes
Members of the Met's Club hosted a social in the Parish Hall with community songs solos and recitations. A presentation honored Mr H Y Thorn for three years as secretary of the G W V A. Optimism in Canada cited thriving trade with exports surpassing imports by 160 million and a 1900 wartime value of 116 million rising to 980 million. In Victoria plans for a royal commission to investigate P G railway matters await Attorney General Munson's confirmation with denials about judges and commission plans.
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Met
Mia
Whitehelo
Phillin Whitehielo
Hlp Thors
Gray
Barrett
Mra
F.J. R. Whitehelo
Misettary Parton
Vera Hed Jow
Muet
Diss McMenemy
H. Thorn
Mra. Gray
Greaves
Vancouver
Mrx. Barrett
McMenemty
Pia
J Downie
Thorn
G.-W
V.-A
G. WV. A
Woitchelo
Quebeg
Dominion
Thames Low
Victoria
Jal
Jengl
P. G
Munson
Candidate 18 Endorsed by Clearbrook Women Institute
Mrs Lait, nominated as Mataqui school trustee, has been endorsed by the Clearbrooke Women's Institute. She has fourteen years of practical experience in Canada and under the London County Council in England. The endorsement highlights her qualifications for the trustee role and her fitness for important work.
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A. Lait
Mataqui
Municipality
Canada
London County Council
England
Treasurer reports splendid surplus at hospital meeting
At a small W A of the MoS Hospital session the retiring officers presented yearly work and a treasurer Mrs G Weir showed a cash balance near $990. A unanimous motion allocated $500 to the Hospital Board. Files note receipts totaled $749.24. New officers for 1924 include President Mrs H Fraser and Treasurer Mrs Kirkpatrick with others named. A sewing committee was formed for gowns and night shirts.
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Mos
A. George
M. M. Shore
Hospital Baguor
H. Fraser
McCulloch
Clayburn
Mes. Kirkpatrick
A. M. Kine
Marshall
Lae
Shane
Swift
Miongan
Iso
Onel
Wanon
Hindlatrles
Meper Sumas
Hunningdon
Clonbrooke Road
Masqud
McMenemy
Airs Swift
King
Embroidery Club Meeting and Local Notices
Muriel McCallum sustained a broken right leg when a loose sidewalk board fell on her while walking to school. She was taken to the MSA Hospital for treatment after the swelling subsided. The Embroidery Club met at Mrs. W J Gray's home on Tuesday for an afternoon gathering. The Abbotsford Review Maccabees plan a Valentine dance in the theatre hall on Friday February 15 with larger, better arrangements than prior years. Mr and Mrs L Caraner of Beltingham and Messrs Bachelor and Blackman of Sumas Dyking Works attended dinner with Mr and Mrs Fr Matthews on Sunday.
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Muriel McCallum
Witl
Muriel
M.S.A
W. J. Gray
Abbotsford
Awake to a Frigid Morning Realizes a Simple Duty
An Eastern newspaper quotes a commuter waking at 2 am to icy air and a sudden recall of a forgotten task. The narrator frets as the cold seeps from bed to car, reminding themselves to empty the car mirror water before stepping into the cold garage.
Officers elected at St Mathews Church
Officers elected at the annual meeting of the W A of St Mathews with church included. Hon president Mrs Inn jest, president Mrs Turter, vice president Mrs Beresford, secretary measurer Ms White, Dorcas secretary Mrs Conway, Infant and Jim for Branches Mrs Kelly. Delegates to the annual convention in Vancouver January 34 to 26 were Miss Horapath and Mrs Turner.
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W. A. of
St. Mathews
Mra Inn Jest
Turter
Beresford
Measurer
Ms. White
Dorcas
Conway
Jim
Kelly
Vancouver
Miss Horapath
Turner
Property Owners Association Meeting Declines Re-Incorporation
A well attended meeting of the Property Owners Association was held for the Bank of Montreal chambers on Thursday evening. No definite word has been received regarding re incorporation, with routine business only handled and word of either favor or against the incorporation expected from Victoria in a new day.
Bern Growers Gather for Victoria Meeting
A day long meeting at the Legislative Buildings brought together berry growers from Mainland and Island regions including Gordon Head Keating Sooke Cowichan and Nanage. Delegates from the U V Cooperative Association Pacific Berry Growers Association and other groups discussed marketing and cooperation with focus on markets in the Old Country and the British Columbia fruit trade.
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Victoria
Wid Island
British Columbia
Tyland
Gordon Head
Keating
Sooke
Cowlelian
Nanage
Simpson
U. v. Co-operative Association
Miss Margaret Inglis Weds George Langdon at Sumas
A quiet wedding was held at the Manse on Saturday January by Rev W Revertson officiating. Miss Margaret Inglis of Sumas became the bride of Mr George Langdon of Sumas. Mr and Mrs Albert Smythe of Huntington attended. After a honeymoon in the Sound region, the Langdons will reside in Sumas.
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W. Revertson
Margaret_ Inglis
Sumas
George Langdon
Albert Smythe
Huntingdon
Langdon
Suynos
W A of GW Ward 1924 officer election meeting notes
The annual meeting in Parish Hall elected 1924 officers including president Mrs F J R Whitehelp and vice president M Thornthwaite with secretary treasurer Mrs Webster and committees named. Refreshments were served. remarks referenced ward finances and municipal funds for roadwork and borrowing.
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W. Avon
A. Conntynd
Stady
W. Taylor
Abbotsford Residents Favor Central Site for Public Building
Local opinion opposes the advertised site near Jatt for the new public building. Citizens prefer a central location to ease access when dealing with the provincial government.
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Abbotsford
Boxing Tournament Draws Crowds in Huntingdon and Mission City
A Boxing tournament staged Friday evening between Huntingdon and Mission City lifters, with Sumas and Abbotsford entrants, produced a win by Mission, two by Huntingdon, and a draw in the fifth bout. Three two minute rounds featured strong efforts from Harvey and Marshall note special praise for Craters and Kennett Brokay. Gate take totaled 33 75 dollars. Local youths trained under Constable Sharp with Mr and Mrs Fixblock and guests in attendance including Mr Harold Young of Vancouver.
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Tne
Mission City
Sumas
Mission
Huntingdon
Harvey
Marshall
Tueh
Kennett Brokay
Huntingdon Boys
Constable Sharp
Inds
Abbots
Conservative workers rally to draft party platform in Ontario
Toronto watchers report Conservative workers rallying for a united platform at the upcoming national convention. Ontario members pressed for democratic reforms and a real platform while the date for the convention awaits decision. Manitoba and Prairie voices are noted as aligned differently with regional aims.
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Toronto
Ontario
Industria’ Ontirio Aml
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Fy Thorn
T. A. Low
Optemistio
Dad
Plmgal
Clearbrook
Mr. and
Ira, J. Wells
Mt. Ver
Carl Wells
Mitagui
Wes
Choperty Owners
HOU Merting Thuersiway
Bern Growers
GET
Essa OB
Cupid
Bedes
Agaly
Langdon—Inglis
W. A
V. Hort TerRomtow
Opftic
Cotineltior
Pritine
Porents
Messrs
Pratt
Hugelna
F. J. R. Whitchell
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