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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 30, 1923
Page
1
Press copy notes good weather for the bazaar near the hospital. Lily displays attract shoppers as attendees vary. Sunshine aids turnout and clergy report strong cooperation from services led by Rev. A Harding at St Minti Sunday night.
A long review of 1924 crop prospects notes agriculture as the chief national industry with vast farm earnings. Wheat, corn, cotton, and dairying are cited as major income sources for farmers, while overall farm investment and productivity are projected to remain strong amid market challenges.
About 20 000 acres of crown land are opened for settlement after reclamation work in the Sn was rpelained red. Col R O D Davins reports to the Chamber of Trade on costs and future plans including drainage, dyking, and infrastructure. The territory now totals 33 000 acres with 30 000 available for multiple uses and divided into three districts. Government aims to co operate with companies and pay farmers returns over 40 years, not to seek profit from the land.
A chaotic column reviews Canadian federal politics and provincial debt figures. It notes the Liberal party, resignations, and the rising gross debt from 20 million in 1970 to about 71 million in 192? The piece mentions Minister Job Hart seeking borrowing power and criticizes expenditures in the Public Accounts committee amid calls for accountability.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss annual expenditures from 45 000 to 60 000 and wages around 12 000. Mentions 328 000 Unite lacking, proposals to inspect reclaimed facilities near fullurt. Details are garbled but indicate budget and inspection considerations by bureau members.
Victoria outlines dramatic changes in the redistribution bill with new constituencies for Greater Vancouver Burnaby and South Vancouver areas. Creston MacKenzie and Omineca regions gain seats while Trail and Prince Rupert are reshaped. Vancouver Island retains six members with regional adjustments to Kamloops Yale and Cariboo areas.
The Progressive organization held a Thursday meeting with strong attendance. Officers elected include President Go Pratt, Secretary A. Uliuseit, and delegate H. St Brown appointed to the Progressive Party convention in Vancouver in December.
Theodutats and a Christmas Dream will be staged at the Pre ayterian Church on Tuesday evening December 10. Rehearsals are under way by SS Matthews Church and Lie Presbyterian Church choirs, who join to ensure a successful production.
An irregular notice lists the newly chosen officers for 1.0.0.F. for the coming year. Names such as Noble Gand Mer McKoys View Grand Mathews and others appear in the roster, indicating leadership roles and positions within the group.
At the whist drive and dance in Orange Mall on Friday evening a fine time was spent. First prizes went to Mrs. Mitzler and Mr. D Simpl, with consolation prizes awarded to Bliss J. Multimuls and Mr. P. Y. Brilth.
The Honey Producers association held its annual meeting at various centers across the district. Officers and directors were elected and tasked with leading the group through the coming year including plans for field work and district events.
An upcoming football meeting is postponed amid unclear notes and disrupted plans. The event, originally scheduled for Thursday evening, is rescheduled to a later date. Organizers aim to set a new time in the near term.
W York November 28. A university expert argues that passing the twenty four birthday triggers aging attitudes. Dr. John Adam says reaching 24 marks the point where many feel like old fogeys, shaping behavior and outlook in today’s society.
In Huntingdon a fire on Wednesday evening gutted some clothing and bedding in the residence of Mr George Gall. Mr Rosé of Vancouver started at S J Bates on Thursday. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Paxton in Bellingham on Friday and Mrs M McGillivray with Mrs Bates visiting Mr C McGillivray on Friday. The Anhtingdon Women's Institute will meet at Mrs M McGillivray’s home on December 6.
At a regular Lie Poxte Square meeting the chief Donalt Bovadict was nominated to attend the Parliament of the Tuxia Hoys in the End. January 40 is the date for the delegate from the south side including ChiMiwack Sardis Glovey Italy Ladner and Abbotstard. The delegate with the most votes will be eligible to attend. Abbwlsfont Choir members will travel to Mixglan on Neco worth to initiate the boys of the Posts Sanare Club there.
On Hor twelfth birthday Marguerite McGowan entertained a number of her friends with a pleasant evening. The little hostess led witty games and many happy returns were wished. The event featured contests and refreshments for guests.
The Abbotsford Band will hold a practice on Tuesday evening in the Buk of Montreal Chianders. AML members are earnestly requested to attend.
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