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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 19, 1922
Page
1
The notice urges buying a season ticket for the Chautauqua event from May 30th to June 5th to aid local citizens backing the guarantee. Tickets bought at the wicket on lecture day or evening contribute less to the taxpay guarantee, so starting with a season ticket helps the town and the organizers.
In Ottawa House British Columbia members debated oriental immigration with Mr W G McQuarrie urging exclusion. The resolution was defeated by Government and Progressive votes though Conservatives supported exclusion. He cited Japan treaty terms and the Gentlemen's Agreement of 1907, urging Canada to terminate the treaty. He warned of rising Japanese births and cites Chinese and Japanese populations while noting economic competition across industries. Continued on Page Three.
Fraser Valley member Mr B A Maura presents a maiden speech stressing British Columbia and Canada must uphold high standards of manhood and womanhood to fulfill a national destiny. He defends British generosity and argues Orientals in British Columbia reflect a lack of understanding between the Mother Country and Canadians. He warns of past injustices while calling for informed policy, with continuation noted on Page Two.
May 14 Huntingdon district council pauses to decide if the entire municipality should be relocated due to flood risk. Flooded lake lands draw in crops and cattle as plans outline road improvements and drainage schemes to protect landowners and certify safe grazing this year.
In May at Ham Municipal Hall Upper Sumas Women’s Institute held a baby clinic with Dr Saunders of Abbotsford and Mrs Starr of Sumas Prairie. Owen Hartley won a silver spoon. Anthony Bugee Farmer Mona Loe and Sylvia Jean Starr were noted as equal in the one to two year class. A silver cup prize was drawn and awarded to Anthony. Dr Saunders spoke on child welfare stressing sunshine food water and clothing as essentials for healthy babies. He endorsed goats milk over sow’s milk for lactation. William Hart’s Western film The Word Brand shown at Abbotsford theatre May 27 with Jane Novak leading.
Friends and family gathered at the Kerr home for a social evening hosted by Mr and Mrs GQ H Kerr. About thirty attendees enjoyed a pleasant night with light refreshments.
The Abbotsford scene features a Court of the Comrade Bible Class opening Tuesday at 7 pm with local brass selections and players. May Day plans include a flagpole memorial and parade stop, plus joint G W V Memorial effort. Hospital and Ladies Aid activities, Orange Lodge meeting, and St Matthew’s Anglican Church services resume May 30 with Rev. Harding.
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