Bates Named Editor of The Abbotsford Post
J A Bates is appointed editor of The Abbotsford Post as the paper announces leadership details and sets its editorial direction for the coming year.
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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 03, 1916
Page
2
J A Bates is appointed editor of The Abbotsford Post as the paper announces leadership details and sets its editorial direction for the coming year.
Framing the Canadian Patriotic Fund as essential to wartime support, speakers argue large banks and insurers should contribute. They compare government vs private funding, stress equal duty of all Canadians, and urge continued donations as Britain and allies seek aid. The message promotes optimism and communal sacrifice.
Miss Lester of Cedar Valley leads the effort to organize the 1st Mission Company of Girl Guides with Miss Lambarde appointed Captain and Miss MacDonnell named Lieut. The group will recruit girls aged 11 to 18 on March 14 and March 11 at the Women's Institute room in the Agricultural hall.
Fraser Valley Record describes Rev. Father Victor Rohr native of Alsace Lorraine seeking a military chaplaincy with the Allies. He supports freedom for his homeland and plans missionary work among Indians at Nicola Lillooet and Dougas in the interim, preparing for possible service abroad.
A grand patriotic rally was held at the Kamloops Opera House to explain the National Patriolic Fund. The program featured music and speeches by clergymen, drawing a crowded audience despite some outside movement. Mayor Grall led by example, and Pastor Holy received a warm welcome after remarks by Rev. Pathor Vivlor.
A quotation from the London Daily Mail criticizes a government for avoiding direct decisive action in modern war. It laments the preference for a refined approach that ignores the impact of commerce and finance on defeating Germany. The piece urges decisive, blunt measures rather than cautious evasion.
A local printer advertises 1000 printed envelopes at 2.50 dollars or 1.75 dollars for a smaller batch. These prices are valid for the balance of the month.
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