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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 19, 1911
Page
1
A Sumas News piece argues women influence spending in retail. It notes men cling to old ties while wives buy gifts like bonnets and neckties, highlighting a Woman's Auxiliary as a successful force in civic commerce.
The Fraser Valley Record reports Lionite demonstrations at Abbotsford and across the river. Inventor D M Stirton established at Abbotsford and Canadian rights were sold to U C Safety Powder Company to manufacture and popularize Lionite. It claims lower cost and superior stump destruction, needing heat and concussion, with tests backing performance. The Band of Hope picnic is slated for May 24 at Oly Orchard Abbotsford under W C T U guidance, and Mrs Tretheway has returned from Westminster.
A Ottawa banquet showcased strong Liberal Conservative ties and loyalty to Mr. R L Borden. Speakers praised McBride of British Columbia and Hon. Albert Rogers of Manitoba, with McBride signaling readiness to serve and acceptance of any role from Borden.
The report notes the marriage of Mr. Henry Carroll to May Pippin at Providence Orphanage, with a southward honeymoon planned. In politics, Mr. Borden’s leadership faces scrutiny as Bowser touts restraint on reciprocity while Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s stance wavers and party support shifts.
The Parlor Social at the home of Mrs A Trethway hosted by the Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church drew about eighty attendees. A program of excerpts and music featured a spelling match won by the town ladies and gentlemen, with proceeds aiding the church choir funds. Refreshments were provided and guests praised Mr and Mrs Trethway for opening their new and commodious home.
Mr and Mrs John Vannetta announce the birth of a daughter born on Wednesday May uth in Abbotsford.
The first annual meeting of the diocese auxiliary formed in British Columbia was led by Archdeacon Pentreath with Mrs Pender and others giving addresses. Officers were elected for the coming year. Abbotsford residents note a Steamboat–Hope trip by four locals, and land sales continue with McNabb Saskatchewan purchasing a quarter section at 50 dollars per acre. Real estate activity remains steady as Abbotsford hosts visitors from prairie provinces. Mr J W McCallum completed a deal, and A E Baker of Vancouver’s Wilson Paper Co visited with Mrs Baker.
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