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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 05, 1916
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a Sacred Plant chore performed by a person named father Wagnar and a group or brand with Mike in Merritt British Columbia. The text includes scattered names and phrases about weddings and graduates but lacks a coherent event or clear dates.
Dr. Michael Clark, Liberal MP for Moose Jaw Mod Deer, challenged opposing critics during wartime session. He urged suspending party attacks until victory, praised the Prime Minister’s leadership, and emphasized Alberta’s enlistments and sacrifice at St Julien. He warned against overreaction and defended government unity.
A wartime letter from J. Ashford near Ringmore thanks parishioners and friends for care packages including cake gloves handkerchiefs and Christmas cards. The writer hopes to return home and asks readers to extend thanks to others who sent gifts while he remains a prisoner of war.
Vague wartime chat from workmen discusses enemy ideas and prisoner fate, mentioning Germans and Rooshings in a rambling exchange. A recruiter offers money for bicycle knowhow and driving, while a prank ad promises cake tips and nutmeg grating hints.
A parliamentary member criticizes fellow critics as self serving and declares support for the current government. He urges citizens to stand with the premier and the war effort until victory is secured.
The fragment references wartime service honors for Corporal Wale and community efforts in Britain’s defence. It notes a well attended social at Mrs Myouus’ home with fundraising for missionary work, upcoming community meetings, a new shingle mill, a creamery receiving supplies, and moves of Mrs Laheny to a new house. Also mentions card of thanks from the Combs family and Mission visitors, with a mail contract tender notice for Route Nout.
A large crowd attended the funeral of the late MY, 1B W King in Mt Lehman. Rev Reid led the service and noted the loss to a longtime respected townsman and former chief magistrate. Easter Sunday church services featured Rev Mackay from Vancouver and Rev Reid delivering final messages before a transition to new charges. The church was decorated with flowers and local pastors, including Rev Phillips, participated in a broader community notices segment.
Visitors flocked to Abbotsford for the annual affair with many teens in attendance. The late hour prevented a full program recap this week, but success of the event will be reported next.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Ryall hosted a Tuesday evening surprise party for daughter Myrtle. Guests included families and several young people. whist prizes went to Miss Blanche DeGreek and Mr. J Kennedy with consolation awards for Miss Mable Nelson and Mr. Coin Fraser. A dainty lunch and ice cream followed the gathering. References list Chitrick Welson McCallum Steffan Zeigler and others among attendees.
A correction notes that the report misstated the amount for Red Cross work at Peardonville. The post should have stated $48, not $3, as the correct figure.
The list shows 12 Hospital Shirts 9 Sets of Pyjamas 25 Pairs of Sox 6 Dressings 12 Pairs Hospital Slippers 1 Surgical Stocking 1 Hot Water Bottle Cover Old Linen. Mr Hill of the Royal Bank has a new car. Mr John Mitchell of Mission visited Wause on Monday. Mr Reid of Vancouver was on a canvadslag visit this week. Messrs Joy and Guthrie King enlisted with the T3let regiment. Rev J S Mildrew of North Vancouver conducts anniversary services at Abbotsford Presbyterian church next Sunday evening.
The Presbytery of Westminster will meet in Cloverdale on Tuesday of next week to consider a call to Rev. Gillam presented by Grol Agasele tn Rev. 1.0 and a call from St. John's Vancouver to Dr. Smith of Fredericton New Brunswick.
Morning rain gave a hesitant start to the day but eased into pleasant weather. In the baseball match between Matsqui and Abbotsford, Matsqui triumphed 18 to 10. Les Delalr umpired, ensuring fair play for all involved.
Mrs F Or Wigging and daughter visited Vancouver for a few days. Mr and Mrs H Alangon and family drove to Vancouver last Saturday returning Sunday. Soldiers home include W Campbell Thomas Hutton Joe King Guthery King W Barrett E Garley M Zeigler. Various residents visited Vancouver Bellingham New Westminster and Mission City. Kilgard branch work train crew adds to the line. dance by non-eligibles. Ladies Aid fundraiser at St Pauls Church netted 14 30. Brigham Young noted as a local nickname. Cobby enjoys a new Ford.
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