28 Nov 1913
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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 28, 1913
Page
1
Mr C Kelliher of Matsqui reports his gasoline motor boat was entered overnight. Tools and gear stolen, hull burned after intruder set the tank alight. About twenty gallons were inside. Police seek the culprit as thefts and arsons plague local boat owners.
Electors debate school finances and governance as resignations by Mrs Alanson and fellow trustees are explained. A deputation to Victoria is planned to urge the Superintendent of Education to address funding and salaries for the current term. The meeting, attended by several ladies, adjourns to await the report.
Delegates at the Dewdney Liberals convention in Mission City condemn provincial expenditures on commissions under McBride, criticise public funds used for partisan literature in schools, and denounce Tory leadership. They express loyalty to Sir Wilfrid Laurier and H. C. Brewster, approving the Liberal platform adopted in Revelstoke, and urge action against abuses by provincial officials.
The second annual convention of the Venture Valley Teachers Institute was held in Mission City. Officers elected include President W. J. Gamble and Vice President D. M. Moore with Miss McCullough as Secretary Treasurer. Delegates from Vancouver and Maple Ridge attended. discussions covered classo compositions, library needs, and educational matters.
Prof Hill-Tout spoke on Folk Lore to a small audience at the Presbyterian church last week. Snow and rough language limited attendance, but listeners found the lecture clear and informative on Indian ideas and legends in British Columbia.
Sunday worship noted in the Presbyterian church on Sabbath December 7 with a communion service. On December 14 Rev C McDiarmid exchanges with Mr Campbell and will deliver a missionary address on Monday December 15 aided by lantern slides.
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