27 Nov 1914
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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 27, 1914
Page
1
Prof Chie and Hill-Tout visited the coast with holiday displays already taking shape as shops stock Christmas goods. The Misses Stade and pupils plan entertainments. posters will announce dates. A patriotic dance at Peardonville raised funds, drawing attendees from afar. Similka¯meon Waterworks nears December completion with the dam finished and minor plank work remaining.
There will be movement toward starting operations at the Dominion Powder Company works in Ben-ril Loliet area. R. J. Brown visited the plant and surrounding area this week, indicating confidence that full operation is near. The factory’s opening would provide local jobs and attract skilled workers and their families to the region.
The piece notes six BC trust companies registered under the new act while three operate as extra provincial heads outside the province. It critiques the act’s stringency and the exposure of depositors, citing $934,885 entrusted to a defunct Dominion Trust. It mentions BC Permanent Loan Company’s arrangement with banks to protect depositors and preserve credit, with government scrutiny expected. Mr. M. Boulter returns from duty at the Pall Assizes in New Westminster to Victoria Week.
Sir George Moster’s ad campaign misfired by omitting retailer explanation and concentrating on wholesale costs. Consumers misread abundance and price, retailers earn slim margins while officials and editors blame weak communication and advertising agency practices, prompting calls for retailer cooperation and stronger Made in Canada displays.
A Thanksgiving themed event hosted by Abbotsford Women’s Auxiliary in Alexandria Hall on Thursday. Attendees enjoyed a simple supper from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at a small fee, with several hearty appetites satisfied.
Mrs Roberta hosted a November 24 birthday gathering for her husband with a progressive whist game. About 20 guests attended and prizes included a box of chocolates for first place and a packet for booby prize.
A fragmentary notice from Chilliwack references Revi Fraser and a Presbyterian guild event. It mentions an evening gathering and an outline or program for the coming week. Details are obscured in the damaged text.
A quarterly communion service is scheduled for Sabbath in December at Ablete starting at 9 a.m. and at St. 5 Paille at 3 p.m. Local attendees should attend the designated locations and times as listed.
Unforeseen circumstances prevent publishing the Sunday ending column this week. The column will resume in the next issue.
Mrs B Campbell of Bollingham visits her sister Mrs T Coogan this week. The Canadian goods campaign stresses that retailers must cooperate with manufacturers to boost Made in Canada products. Advertising agencies are highlighted as valuable but many lack retail campaign experience.
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