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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 09, 1914
Page
3
Matsqui Patriotic Society plans a grand ball and concert at Matsqui hall Mt Lehman on October 16. The event aims to raise funds and offers an evening of dancing and entertainment for attendees from near and far, expected to be the season’s big event.
The ad promotes new bathroom improvements and mixtures at reasonable prices from the Plumbing Shop located in the Old Creamery Building Abbotsford. It stresses the satisfying look on every man after a morning plunge and hints at upgrades for upright or pleasant tasks.
New settlers arrive in the district from the city as the young geogle's society meets at Mr. Curis Bell's home. The Sindica Aid of the Presbyterian church works at Mrs. W. J. Marsh's home with Mr. Marsh guiding transport to the event. A Thanksgiving Day concert Lee in the Orange Hall is planned. Special church services are set for October seven at 9 AM and 7 30 PM led by Roy T Conn of Mission City.
The Young People's Guild and pupil Miss Mya Mel Vancouvey along with Miss Mallett, an elocutionist from Vancouver, will present a frat class entertainment in Oyetexandria on Friday evening.
A large congregation at Aldergrove Aberdeen welcomed Rev J Alder ordained as missionary to the Missitg Natd of Aldergrove. Rev D A McFae presided with Dr Dunn delivering the charge. Rev J W Kerr addressed the people and Rev GH Windley preached the sermon. Ladies served refreshments after.
Mr J Walfe and family depart Abbotsford to establish residence at Park Main for the future. He, a well known local figure, relocates from the Wolfe farm to Mr A Campbell at Lingley and plans to seek new fortunes in the C ON A bowl. Mrs Campbell will take immediate possession of the Wolfe farm.
At the suggestion of Isa Shaw an assistant high school teacher a literary society was organized by the Matsqui school and Matranca class with officers led by Honorary President Miss Shaw President Mr Frank Rish Vice President Miss Rachel Lancaster Secretary Treasurer Mr Archibald Miller Meetings will be held semi monthly with debates and literary work alternating with athletics
The Young People's Class of the Presbyterian Church organizes a Friday October 10 concert in Alexandria Hall. Featured are Miss Marvel Matlett, an accomplished elocutionist, and Miss Liva McLeod, a soloist who has delighted Vancouver audiences. Tickets have...
Fragmentary verses express gentle goodnights and warm wishes for youth. The text speaks of warmth love trust and daily sorrow, ending with farewell and reflection on sowing and reaping. Named individuals or organizations are not present in the readable fragments.
Council reviewed extensive road and culvert work payments across Matsqui wards. Accounts show payments to McDougald McCormick Conroy and others totaling hundreds of dollars, with tax overpayments and bridge contracts. Reeve and Melander to discuss Bank of Montreal loans. meeting adjourned to October 10 at 2:30 p.m. at the Matsqui exhibition building.
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