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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 19, 1922
Page
4
Fraser Valley member proposes an amendment to limit Oriental immigration to Canada, with an Ontario replacement clause. He argues BC bears the weight and urges Provinces to choose between total exclusion and continuation under a registration plan, linking Ontario alignment to BC policy.
A free banquet hosted by Mr. Haddrell for Abbotsford football players and friends featured an impromptu program and a cordial evening. Merchants circulate a petition to close shops earlier on weeknights and Saturdays, aiming to revert to 1921 hours. May Day plans include a Vancouver football game at St Saviour's, goddess of liberty chosen, and Sumas children to attend Abbotsford parade.
Murrayville May 15 Langley municipal council at this regular meeting passed grants totaling 285 for fairs in the municipality. Allocations included Langley Agricultural Association 100 Aldergrove Agricultural Society 100 Langley Fort Flower Show 25 and other listed events.
The speaker argues the resolution and amendment are dead if action is not taken soon to counter what he calls the blighting oriental occupation of British Columbia. He notes Canada’s disallowances pushed orientals into the province and cites financing quotes about giving freely. A private editor’s note expresses regret at the resolution’s defeat and the late vote, recounting a late division at 2 a.m.
Local notes record visits and guest stays across Kerrisdale, Vancouver Island, Bellingham, and Abbotsford. Families such as Mossman, Preston, Alder, Trethawey, Mitchell, Gilmour, and McMenemy appear with arrivals, visits, and holidays. A Maccabees lodge will form here under Mrs Livingstone of Langley Prairie, while mail routes shift and a Whatcom Road branch supports Sumas Prairie farms. Theatrical plans feature Wm. S Hart’s The Word Brand with Jane Novak as lead.
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