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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 22, 1912
Page
1
The Presbyterian congregation of Mr Lehman will build a two story manse adjacent to Abbotsford to house their pastor. After thirteen years without a resident pastor, growth and prosperity justify providing a new home for the church leader.
A Presbyterian presbytery meeting at Mission City addressed Clayburn congregation's breakaway from the Mission City church. It considered letting Clayburn support their own pastor, with plans to build a new church and purchase a new organ, as meetings were held in the schoolhouse.
The Clayburn community reports a grand contest planned for the town, a sewing gathering hosted by Miss Duncan, and social visits including Miss Bree of Vancouver with the Misses Elliot. Mr and Mrs Selby return from the Old Country after three months of sightseeing while the Clayburn Brink Works handles a surge of orders, keeping busy.
Mr E M Brown of the Great Northern, soon to depart Abbotsford for Fort George, received a dressing case from the Presbyterian church choir as a token of appreciation for his leadership. The presentation occurred at the manse on Thursday evening. Premier McBride and Attorney General Bowser spoke at Penticton, prompting a holiday for pupils. speculation about an election in Chilliwack adds local curiosity.
The Abbotsford town business scene grows with a new hardware store, Arthur Bros, moving in. The firm remodels a building to house a large stock of hardware and farm implements. Thursday unloading marked the arrival of the first of three cars, with two more en route. The managing partner, Yok, formerly with WME, H Alasisdn, brings decades of experience to expand Abbotsford’s retail options. The venture aims to attract shoppers from the upper country and keep goods in town.
The eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Alex McCallum, Elizabeth McCallum, died Wednesday after a cancer illness at 60. Her funeral will be held today from her parents residence Mt Lehman to Mt Isa cemetery with Rev Alder officiating. The Mt Lehman community extends sympathy. Also noted is the Huntingdon customs office moving to Abbotsford on April 1, with waiting room and freight shed use planned at the station and a new building to be added south of the present station.
On Monday evening the Miss HOH Sle their second annual concert in Maple Leaf Hall. The event was a grand success with a crowded audience of all ages. Pupils trained by Miss Steeder impressed with precision and harmony, especially the heartwarming action songs by the young tots. The instructors and town are congratulated for this fine entertainment.
A meeting of the Abbottsford Sumas Agricultural Association will be held Saturday evening to decide the fall fair date. Negotiations are under way to buy fifteen acres near the CPR station for a premier Fraser Valley grounds. Last year's exhibition was a grand success financed by citizens, with better organization and more support anticipated this year. President Archibald reports strong encouragement. funding from Sum a is reported, with Matsqui council and provincial government offering assistance. Those entering prizes urged to plan ahead.
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