Abbotsford May Day Gala Draws Large Crowd in Abbotsford
Abbotsford held its Second Annual May Day from morning parade to evening dance with smooth proceedings and high spirits. Twenty eight parade entries impressed judges Reeve Munroe and others as prizes went to Smith, Swift, McDonald, Lee, Emery Currie, Mildred Hill Tout, J Downie, and Harry Taylor. An afternoon baseball game saw Abbotsford beat Matsqui 16 to 5. Queens Miss Bessie Anderson and Miss Annie McPhee drew praise in white gowns. The evening concert and tag parade drew a large attentive audience, though a winners list could not be published due to a mishap.
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Arboteford
Mesers Reeve Munroe
McGowan Reeve Munroe
A. Cawley M
McGowan
Beteen Abbotsford
Matsqui
Bessie ‘Anderson
Annie McPhee
G. Clark
Abbotsford
Emery and Smith Couples Head East for Three Month Holiday
Mr and Mrs D Emery and Mr and Mrs Dan Smith depart Sunday for a three month holiday in the east. They plan to return via San Francisco to attend the Fair.
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D. Emery
Dan Smith
San Francisco
Matsqui Council Hears Road, Drainage, and Tax Issues
Matsqui council met Saturday May Lat with full council present. Minutes from March 8 and March 17 read and adopted. Reports cover timing and funding for road graveling and culverts near Gifford Station, drainage works, and railway act responsibilities. Officials discuss road improvements, taxes, and local road connections, with estimates from Seldon and statements from Walter. Conditions include Bank of Montreal loan interest, hospital patients, and subdivision questions.
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Prom
B.C
Ry Gov. Ltd
Eine
Gifford
Hiverside Road
Tha. Domin Council
Horne
Brom
South Bell
Clayburn
Hastie
B. G. Walter
Seldon
Reevge
McCallum
Messrs
A. D. McDonald
Vesy
Bank of Montreal
Royal Columbian Hospital
Hans Hendrickson
W. C. Cooke
Frank Taylor
Henderson & Taylor
May Day socials and Grand Lodge events in Abbotsford
Local notes report May Day celebrations in Abbotsford with Abbotsford Horse returning from New Westminster and True Blues Grand Lodge convention planned for May 19 and 20 at Gasley Hall. A surprise party and dance for Mrs Dan Smith and Mrs D Emery will occur Friday in Garley Hall with traveling cases presented by Grand Mistress Mrs Irvine.
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Abbotsford Horse
New Westminster
Grand Lodge of ‘True Blues
8. C.swills
Sae Hotsford
Delgates
Gasley Hall
Dan Smith
D. Emery
Garley Hall
Irvine
True Blues
Wents
May Day Committee Thanks Patrons And Advertisers
The May Day committee expresses gratitude to all who helped make May Day a success. They acknowledge the cooperation of firms that advertised on programmes and thank everyone for their patronage. Per Secretary.
Card of Thanks from the Cruickshank Family
Mrs. Cruickshank and family thank many friends for sympathy, cards, and help during their trouble. They especially appreciate letters and messages received.
Abbotsford-Sumas Agricultural Association Meeting Notice
A general meeting of the Abbotsford-Sumas Agricultural Association will be held in Garley Hall on Monday May 17 at 8 p.m. H ALANSON president.
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Abbotsford-Suitas Agricultural Association
Garley Hall
H. Alanson
Council approves road works and tenders in county area
McCallum-Elliott motions authorize expenditures on Ross road north Huntingdon road and Township Line road plus to invite bids to cut the White Hill. Carried. McCallum-Elliott directs Great Northern Railway to clear the Ross road cut to original width. Carried. McCallum-Hillott instructs Mr Cote about fence position at the International Boundary and potential fall when the ditch is dug. Carried. Elliott-Qwen directs G N Ry to improve the road bed.
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McCallum-Elliott
McCalum
Ross Road
Huntingdon Road
N. W
White Hill
Great Northern Railway Company
McCallum-Hillott
Cote
Carried
Elliott-Qwen
G. N. R. Rye Company
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Abbotsport
James Ross & CO
NTC
B. C
Mawsqul Council
de L
Bilott
Beharrell Road
Alsh & Walter Road
J. C. Berkenhamp
Olcott-Owen
J. C. Berkaukamp
H.W. King
Prosoloski Ind
Shingler
Reave
G. H. Loach
Conn Owen
Dilcott McCallum
Owen
Coghlan
Coun
Tilcott
Bell and
Harris
G. Belliver
A. C. Gustafson
Melander-Elliott
Count McCallum
Q. P. St
McCallin-Melander
Cowncillor Willec
Riverside
Logal
Jean Gray
Miss Hont
Belrose
Mrs. Prank
Garley Block
Iris
Chilliwack
Orange Hall
Grand Lodge of True Blues
Pearsonvilla
Abbotsford-Sumas
Agricultural Association
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