Fourth Annual Fraser Valley Teachers Institute Meet
The Fraser Valley Teachers Institute held its fourth annual convention at Mission City school on November 19. D M Moore chaired. papers on Senior A arithmetic and intermediate history sparked discussion led by Miss Mackenzie and Miss McEwen. Officers elected include President D M Moore and Vice President G D Thivault. secretary treasurer Miss Portsmouth. A provincial plant life lecture followed at the Victor Theatre with musical and vocal performances concluding the day.
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Fraser Valley Teachers’ Institute
Mission City
Gamble
D. M Moore
Mills
Drake
John Smith
Thibault
Radisson
Verendrye
Institute
D. M. Moore
G. D. Thivault
M. Portsmouth
Robinson
Inspector DeLoung
Pridant
McAdam
Lampard
Victor
Davidson
Victoria
British Columbia
Misa Stelen
Bales
Hartwell
Vancover
M. E. Brown
A. Hi
Drol des Ten Organize Under Rural Lighting Act
A town meeting convened on Monday evening to organize under the Rural Lighting Act passed in the last session. Mr H Alangéa chaired the assembly with multiple representatives present. The act is viewed as the solution, a copy has been secured, and details will be reviewed at the next Board of Trade meeting. The lighting contract with Western Canada Power Company has been renewed to year end.
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Alangéa
Board of Trade
Gosse
Western Canada Power Company
Matsqui Red Cross Meeting Plans Pruning School Proposed
A Matsqui Red Cross meeting at Gifford Hall 4 30 pm Thursday December 2 to organize Red Cross work with municipal assistance. They propose pruning schools run by local bodies like the Farmers Institute and Fruit Growers Association, with 8 to 12 pupils per session, fees of one dollar for ten three hour lessons over five days, plus orchard access and instructor support.
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Red Cross
Gifford. Hall
Red“Cross
J Agriculture
Parmners
Rae
Aso
Vancouver Guests Registered at the Ab Botsford Hotel
Among those registered at the Ab Botsford Hotel were Wm Evans of Vancouver H Kingston Vancouver J B Green Vancouver J G Hark ness Milner E H Gibbon Vancouver W Owen Vancouver 0 H Joy Vancouver
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Abbotsford Hotel
Wm. Evans
Vancouver
H. Kingston
J. B. Green
J. G. Harkness
Milner
E. H. Gibbon
W. Owen
0. H. Joy
Appolny New Secretary at Board of Trade Meeting
At a Monday evening Board of Trade gathering after a fighting meeting adjourned, the board revived its activities and chose a new secretary. N Hill, manager of the Royal Bank, was unanimously selected to fill the post, replacing S A Morley who left Abbotsford. Wiggins moved to raise annual member fees from 2.50 to 4.00. the amendment is expected to pass.
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S. A. Morley
Abbotsford
N. Hill
The
Royal Bank
Wiggins
Straiton Hosts Second Red Cross Benefit Concert
On Friday November 1 Straiton residents held a second charity concert for the Red Cross raising 46.75 for the cause. The event drew local attendees and showcased community support for relief efforts.
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Straiton
Red Cross
Fad Cross
Election of Officers and War Time Service Noted
At the Mission City Lodge No. 168 of the International Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees a slate of officers was elected for the coming year. Past Pres Bro F P Cook Rec Treas W Chel Warden W H Davenport Chaplain W J Nettle Conductor F Lind Inner Sentinel W Anderson Outer Sentinel A Lallipard. Twenty six members have joined the colors and are now serving in France or training in England for national defense.
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Frasar Valley
Mission
International Brotherhood of Miaintenance of Way
FP. Cook
W. Chel
W. H. Davenport
J- Nettle
F. Lind
W._Anderson
A. Lallipard
Lode
France
England
Nicomen Island Farmers Organize Local Association
A large turnout gathered at the Nicomen Island school house on Saturday November 18 at 1 30 p m to form a farmers organization. Yhos Gourlay was elected president and Randolph Thompson secretary with an executive committee including John Gourlay Alister Thompson A D Macdonnell Alex Worth Donal Morrison Verdett floss and Gilhs. A general committee names Buntz Trethfell Goo Folk J Brown Snodgrass J M Handy McIntyre Kelly Seymour Waring John Inch and W McDonald. The group plans to meet periodically to discuss island interests.
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Fraser Valley Record
Nicomen Island
Yhos Gourlay
Randolph Thompson
Messrs Buntz
Trethfell
Goo
Folk J. Brown
Snodgraas
J. M. Handy
Mclntyre
Kelly
Seymour
Waring
John Inch
Wm. McDonald
St Pauls church event aids via music and readings
A Tuesday evening gathering at St Pauls church under the Ladies Aid raised about $20. Rev J Thorburn Conn of Mission City gave the main address Through Fire By Faith. A quiet wedding followed at the Wells home in Abbotsford with Frank Farmer of Huntingdon and Rose Tilton of Sumas, Washington, wed for immediate family. The couple will reside in Huntingdon.
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St. Paul's Church
J. Thorburn Conn
Misalon City
J. Li. Campbell
Clayburn Roll of Honor Grows Beyond Wall Capacity
In Clayburn the Little Chafel unveils a wall of honor listing local men who have gone overseas. The expanding roster exceeds the frame as more names are added, including young soldiers from the 1th Battalion mobilized by the Lode regiment at New Westminster.
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Little Chafel
Clayburn
Walla
New Seoul
Young
Boubis Thompson
Lode Regiment
Personal Notices From Revelstoke to Victoria
Local items note Mr J Renner of Revelstoke visiting Sumas this week. Mr Charles Sumner opened a dutcher shop at Aldergrove and Bayshore. Mr Walter Wells was in Abbotsford on Thursday reporting Lunt Nip business steady. Mr George Clark of Victoria visited town en route to Sumap Prairie for a few days hunting. Social quips remark on Mr King and his charm and Mr Jos Williams saying he is happier now than when married.
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Mr.j. Renner
Revelstoke
Sumas
Walter Wells
Abbotsford
George Clark
Victoria
Sumap Prairie
Jos. Williams
Mr and Mrs Chomat Pass Through Abbotsford After Honeymoon
Mr and Mrs Chomat of Sporcea Bridge traveled through Abbotsford on their way home following a honeymoon trip.
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Mrs. Chomat
Sporcea Bridge
Abbotsford
Hatzic townsfolk forego winter gloom for billiard games
Mr. Thos Cathertwood installs a billiard and pool table in his basement and hosts friends for long winter evenings. The Hutah Union Sunday School plans Christmas hampers for Hatbc district boys serving in England and France.
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Thos. Cathertwood
Tom
Hutah Union Sunday School
England
France
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Gazely
Spencer & Hill
Fraser Valley
Hall
Mungo Park
McKenzie
Henry Hudson
Msss Burpee
Provincial Normal School of
Miss Burpee
Miss Elderkin
Misa Portsmouth
Inspector DeLong
J. A.catherwood
Droldes
Rural Lighting Act
Matsqui
Ft Priming Schools
Appolny
Board of ‘Trade
Jean
Ofvionrs
Huntingdon
Colayburn
Charles Sumner
Aldergrove
Bays
Mr King
Hatzic
Malkin
Albert Lee
B. C
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