Successful Concert by The Ladies in Abbotsford
A Wednesday evening concert in Abbotsford drew a large, enthused audience. J T McPhee presided as Weeks Quartette performed well. Miss Chew and Miss Wilcox impressed in key roles with Mrs McInnes delivering a strong song set. Abbotsford locals praised the elegant elocution, with Master Gibbie’s dances and a rousing National Anthem finale. After expenses, proceeds covered carrying concealed weapons costs.
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Abbotsford
J.T) McPhee
Miss Chew
Gibbie Haeams
Westminster
Lost His Cane Protector in Abbotsford Hustle
Tom Nash of South Vancouver bought a sword cane as self defense after a hobos fight. He was enticed into jail by Constable Black and the editor, paid a fine, and his cane was confiscated. The incident warns locals about concealed weapons and future street encounters in Abbotsford.
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Abbotsford
Tom Nash
South Vancouver
Tom
Vancouver
Man
Beast
Tommy
Black
Nash
Pam
Hall of Justice
McPhee
Authier
J. P's
Soeat
Cane
A Suggestion To Advertise Our Town
A suggestion to the Board of Trade urges spending on town advertising. Proposes a booklet with photos of the town residences ranches and circulating it in Vancouver. Calls on tradesmen railways and banks to buy ad space to fund the production of the town advertisement.
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Board of Trade
Vancouver
Barrett Campbell Wedding At Peardonville BC
On Tuesday March 21 1911 the home of Mrs Mahood the bride's mother in Peardonville BC witnessed the marriage of William James Barrett and Margaret Campbell both of Peardonville under the Rev JL Campbell.
Matsqui Agricultural and Horticultural Association Forms Board
A Saturday meeting at Hygenic Dairy organized the Mataqui Agricultural and Horticultural Association. A 25 member board was elected including W Merryfield R Roberts and J A Morrison. Officers named for the year are President P J Owens and Vice Presidents J T Aish and P Conroy. A constitution and by laws session is set for Glenmore school on Saturday at 8 pm. Attendance urged. Also scheduled is the third annual True Blue concert March 31 at Maple Leaf Hall with Paddy Miller.
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Mataqui Agricultural, and, Horticultural Association
Hygenie Dairy
Win, Merryfield
W. J. Marsh
J. T. Alsh
J. A. Morrison Robt
Bobb
H. F. Page
H.R Phillips
P Conroy
John ‘Taylor
Eah ‘Alexander
Ed. Bain
P. J. Owens
J.T. Aish
P. Conroy
J. Marsh
Treas
James Gibson
Glenmore
True Blue
Maple Leaf Hall
Paddy Miller
Limerick
Bargain Sales At Abbotsford Store Under Brooke
A local Abbotsford shop, under sole owner Mr Brooke, cuts prices deeply on stock from Mr D W Turnbull. The editor noted steep discounts on shoes and goods, with Brooke claiming to offer Eastern store values from Nova Scotia to Victoria while supplying Abbotsford patrons.
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D. W. Turnbull
Brooke
Nova, Scotia
Victoria
Abbotsftard
Abbotsford
Abbotsford visit by Sir Edward Tennant party postponed
Measrn C A Sumner & Co invited Sir Edward Tennant and party including J Leigh Wood Marl borough E Priory F R S Balfour Alexander Brown and Amilus Jarvin to Abbotsford during their Vancouver stay. They regret they cannot visit due to leaving for Victoria and Seattle.
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Qar
C. A. Sumner & Co
Sir Edward Tennant
Messrs
J. Leigh Wood
Marlborough E. Priory
F. R. S. Balfour
Alexander Brown
Aemilus Jarvin
Vancouver
Abbotsford
Sir Edward
Victoria
Seattle
Sumner
Charlie
Abbotsford School Board Advances Basement Plan and Repairs
The Abbotsford school board met Tuesday with all members present. They approved repair bills totaling several amounts and authorized construction of a basement with cement walls and floor for the new addition ready to shelter a furnace when funds permit. Contractor Ao Catherwood will begin work soon on the addition while awaiting the assessment roll to be completed for equal property taxation. The next meeting will occur once the rolls are complete.
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Abbotsford
Tie Selfcol
Hong
Pille
Ware
McPhees
Ker
Parton
W. Lyle
Hulton
Harrop
Mit
Cale
Firnace
Ao Catherwood
Alanson
Tre
Letter from Dan McKenzie on salary dispute
Correspondence from Huntingdon Quebec March claims Dan McKenzie denies agreeing to pay any extra salary to a clerk and states no promise or agreement was made by him. The Abbotsford Post publishes the editor's note and Munroe’s statement referenced in the March 17 issue.
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Abbotsford
Post
Market Reports Describe Tight Beef Supply and Steady Veal
The market notes a fairly active trade with strong fish and fur sections while meat and poultry buying was quieter. Beef and mutton supplies are nearly exhausted with exports delayed until after Basler season. Veal sold well though quality was average. pork was sufficient and demand matched supply. Poultry remained scarce as prices stayed high.
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Basler
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D. Ww. Turnbull
Abbotsford, B
Matsqui
Avemin
Huntingdon
B. C. Mar
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