Fraser Valley Odd Fellows Attend Empire Day Picnics and Chautauqua
Members of Local I. C. va. F. joined Fraser Valley Odd Fellows at Vedder River picnic grounds on Empire Day. Abbotsford band joined crowning of the May Queen at Mission City while families held reunions and picnics. Chautauqua ticket sales drew many miles for season passes, with afternoon and evening programs well attended. Miss A. Victoria Smith led the afternoon performance. Bell ringers offered songs and recitations, followed by a strong address by Miss Laut on Canada’s destiny and resources. A Huntingdon party benefited a piano fund at Mrs. Hart’s home, with future St Paulis Presbyterian church events planned.
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Fraser Valley
Vedder River
Abbotsford
Mission City
A. Victoria Smith
Laut
Canada
Mission hosts Royal Agricultural leaders for district fair talk
Representatives of the Royal Agricultural Association met Mission City Agricultural Association to discuss a district fair in New Westminster this fall. Megers C A Welch Hon Pros J A Hanna and others outlined plans. Local farmers heard the case and a strong district exhibit is likely to be sent to New Westminster in September.
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Royal Agricultural Association
Mission City
Mission City Agricultural Associ
New Westminster
Megers C. A. Welch
J. A. Hanna
Royal Bank
J. G. McKay
Memorial Service Honors Royal Bank Staff Fallen
The Royal Bank memorializes staff volunteers from 1916 with a bronze tablet in the public office wall. Walter Wallace was killed in France. G. Walker Wallace survived and is honored for his service. A memorial service was held Wednesday afternoon with few intimate friends invited. Mr F A O Neil leaves Pemberton and Son to pursue independent real estate work.
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Royal Bank
Robert D. Gullen
C. Waller Wallace
France
Gitten
Walter Wallace
Hey
Avery
Howe
Waller Wallace
G. Walcker Wallace
Fraser Valley to host demonstration apiaries across farms
The provincial agriculture department plans demonstration apiaries in the Fraser Valley to aid crop production. Sites include Delta, Langley, Sardis, Mission City, Whonnock, and others with Kootenay hives and modern equipment. Early honey yields show good potential, with a 50 pound surplus reported.
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Cloverdale
Fraser Valley
Department of Agriculture
Mra. Norman
MecCallum's
Delta
A. A. Turnbull
Sullivans
J. W. Berry
Langley
C. W. Lison
Port Kells
K. Chip
A. P. Halliday
New Westminster
W. H. Lewis
Burnaby Lake
George Coe
McKay
W. H. Turnbull
Ragh Event At Mission City May Twentieth
On Tuesday a 24k mile race took place on the Silvar Dale road at Mission City. Five started and three finished. A joking remark suggests the leaders were so close a blanket could cover them. A Mutean won, W Beaton was second, and Ed wards finished third.
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Silvardale Road
Winaips
Keeans A. Mutean
W. Beaton
Edwards
Local Personal Notes and Community Gatherings
Mrs Hopkins, Weaconess of the Indian Institute in Sardis, visited family. Mrs Lorne and husband relocated to Central Park while Mr Conwan takes over Mr Tarrow's ranch. Whitchelp hosted the Ladies' Aid and Embroidery Club met. May Day thanks from Abbotsford committee. WWG meeting reminder and community notices on jobs and effort.
Abbotsford Band Away From Home
Abbotsford brass band travels from Fraser Valley region to assist Mission City events with experienced players including returned men. Local note praises their performance history and readiness to boost occasions when needed.
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Fraser Valley
Mission City
Abbotsford
Death notice of Mr. Preston's father in Los Angeles
Mr. Se Ly Preston received word of his father’s death at his sister’s home in Los Angeles. The elder Preston, an aged physician, practiced in Sioux City for 48 years and held his Jubilee about a year ago. He was highly esteemed by his community, and most of his career was spent there. He visited his son about a year ago amid improving but poor health. He died near his daughter in Los Angeles, after a brief illness, at about 76 years of age.
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Preston
Los Angeles
Sioux City
Iowa
the Gily
Siatetime
Ote la
Hie Gibbar
Services in St Math ew s Anglican Church Abbotsford Sundays at 7 30
Weekly services announced for St Math ew s Anglican Church Abbotsford held every Sunday night at 7 30 led by the vicar Key Tawe.
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St. Mathew's Anglican Chirch
Abbotsford
Key
Tawe
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Leckie Boots
R. Desmazes
Tel
Abbotsford Auction Market
Lomine
Allan M. Brokowski
McPhee's Stable
Mrs. Hart
Huntingdor
G. W. Hart
Fraser Valley Record
J. J. Sparrow
Royal Bark
F. A. O'Neil
Messry Pemberton & Son
Wihl
Ragh
Aursome
MR. Preston
Haare
Montreal
HOUSE
F. J. R. Whitchell
B.C
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