Resolutions from Orange Lodge Meeting in Penticton
The Provincial Grand Orange Lodge met in Penticton with delegates from across the province. They endorsed National Service and conscription if needed for Canada to aid the war, argued against church property tax exemptions, and urged not to grant special privileges to religious denominations. They praised retiring Grand Master Henry Birmingham and resolved to support prohibition and war effort measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Orange Lodge
Penticton
National Service Board
Canada
Avery
H.W. Bro
Henry Birmingham
Grand Lodge
Gadada
Abbotsford Timber seeks lake water licence in British Columbia
Diversion and use notice filed by Abbotsford Timber and Trading Company Limited to regulate water level of a lake covering parts of Section 16 and 21 Towne ship 16 west of Coast Meridian. Dam at outlet to aid log hauling. notice posted January 10, 1917 with filing at New Westminster Water Recorder. Objections due within thirty days after first appearance in the province’s newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbotsford Timber and Trading Co., Limited
Abbotsford, Ll. C
Water Recorder
New Westminster
B. C
Comptroller of Water Rights
Parliament Buildings
Victoria
Lenl
Tia
Abbotsford Timber and Trading Company, Limited
J. F Boyd
Ladies Aid Frays Enjoyable Program and News
Ladies Aid activity reports a very enjoyable Friday gathering with vivid slides on Newfoundland and Northern Atlantic whaling. Births, deaths, visits and sympathy offered to families, plus a St. Patrick’s Tea planned for March 16 and quarterly communion at the Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvan
Newfoundland
Atlantic
Stalt-Capesin-Smith
Bysign Koleler
Losdiyy
Nizbil
Hagan
Abotsford
Leheman
Fraser
Vancouver
St. Patrick's
Prager
Presbyterian Church
Marely Ithea
Grand Lodge supports liquor suppression during war period
The article notes the Grand Lodge of British Columbia reiterates opposition to church taxation exemptions while endorsing liquor traffic suppression for the war period. It includes various community notes from Hatzie with names and local events, and ends with a colloquial editor’s query about miners’ hats and periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
British Columbia
Sugar Beets for Factory Use Dominant in Dominion Report
The Dominion Agriculture report for the year ending March 1, 1916, notes beets of high quality suitable for sugar extraction can be grown in many parts of the Dominion. It highlights variety selection for field roots, analyzes mangles and turnips for feeding value, and mentions fertilizer experiments at Frederickton and Kentville.
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Division of Chemistry
Dominion
Frank T. Shutt
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Shutt
Superwith
Superimental Statous
Frederickton N. I
Kentville
Brave
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Conservative Convention at Mission City Elects Officers
Delegates from all parts of Westminster riding attended the convention held yesterday in Mission City. J A McGowan represented Abbotsford and Stratton addressed the gathering. Officers elected included Hon R Borden as President J D Taylor M P W J Bowser M L A as Presidents J A Catherwood Jas Robertson and Harry Fooks as Vice Presidents J H Girvan as ec. Executive: Dewdney Nela Lough Feed and Sam Smith Caldwack Adam Johnstone and J A McGowan Yule Crey and Hope. Taylor and others addressed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission City
Westminstar
J. A. McGowan
Abbotsford
Stratton
Straiton
Jton
Hon
R. Borden
J.D. Taylor
M. P
W. J. Bowser
J. A. Catherwood
Jas.Robertson
Harry Fooks
J. H. Girvan
Dewdney
Nela Lough ‘Eed
Sam Smith
Calliiwack
Adam Johnstone
Yule——. Crey
Hope
J. D. Taylor
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Hill’s Store News
Steele Briggs & Co
McKenzie’s
Rennie’s
Jerry's
Garley Black
8. C
Orange Meeting
Grand Orange Lodge of
British Empire
Ho. Brewster
Hatzie
H. Brealey
Desmond Catchpole
Jas. Lawrence
Isabella Hodgson
A. Brealey
B. Brugrd
T. Jones Ieaven
Alberta
Mra. Jones
Prairies
Scorey
Mra. Scorey
Hatefe
USTRY
Agricul
Ture
Little Willie
Papa
Suleygirla
Griggs
Lope
Ativig
Dominion OF Canada
Ccheque
Bank In
Treasury
Department OF Finance
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