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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 04, 1912
Page
1
The Fraser valley publicity bureau meeting discussed upcoming gatherings in trade rooms with expectations of large attendance. Delegates did not reveal specifics, and the board planned future work to unite the valley boards of trade and allied groups for spring organizational efforts.
The summer gym club shoot produced silver spoons as souvenirs for members including Geo Clark and T York among others. Clark earned the highest average with 888 pigeons shot and a 67.3 percent, also winning a gun case with 360 shots at 73.3 percent. The Dupont trophy awaits final selection and a date to be set this week.
The annual Harvest Home concert of Mount Lehman Presbyterian Church will be held there on Saturday October 12. Harvest Home services were held last Sunday with Pyet Taylor of Westminster Hall Vancouver conducting the services. Decorations for the day were described as the most beautiful and appropriate.
The Board of Trade will meet Monday in the board rooms. A number of communications require the secretary’s attention, and it is hoped attendees will be present to discuss matters that may arise at the forthcoming meeting. Valley area on the Frager River south side, October Ath.
Robbers drilled and blew open the safe at ML Des Risay in Mission City on Sunday evening stealing $200 and papers. Authorities report the burglars are not amateurs. no arrests yet as police watch for clues. A second morning theft on a passenger train lost travellers cheques and money and a man misplaced his clothes and cash.
The Presbyterian church at Clayburn recently opened a new building seating about 400 with white brick exterior and fine furnishings. A piano was installed to aid musical services and the ladies have added a small hall for meetings. The town now has its own church minister and residence.
The Matsqul fair took place in splendid weather as judges and attendees weighed entries across divisions. Members like Cawley and Goudy presided while exhibitors from Chilivack arrived with horses, cows, and pigs. Prizes were awarded for best roadster stallion, Jersey cows, Ayreshires, and various calves, with page two continuing results.
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