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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 12, 1923
Page
1
Avery leads a well attended Cha Wintcomstead Hall gathering of the Milk Association with W J Park W H Malkin and others. Directors report Independent shippers of the Valley will join Independent Dairies of Vancouver, supplying milk and promising higher prices this month with further increases expected in November. Farmers express relief at a long fought settlement.
The M S A Hospital recorded a long list of donations including flowers, vegetables, fruits, magazines, and various goods. Donors span Pine Grove Clayburn Matsqui Aberdeen Abbotsford Poplar and other areas with items such as apples pears plums peaches and a gramophone records. A Sabbath School and Community group also contributed supplies for the Harvest Home effort.
A sequence of town events lists lectures dances and meetings from October 15 through November 12. Notable items include a Japan lecture by Dr. Knox Wright, dances by Orange Lodge adaptees, a W.A. drive at St Matthews, a Mission Band organization meeting, and a G W V A masquerade on Thanksgiving Week at Theatre Hall. Memorial services are planned at Hazelwood Cemetery and the Orange Mall hosts a L O L event.
The Wyona Club held its first regular meeting at the G.G.1.7 parish hall on Tuesday evening under Miss Weatherby. Officers for the year include President Katy Par ton Vice President Ruth Olsen Treasurer Jessie Coogan Secretary Chelwin Taylor. An orchestra was formed with Jene King directing. members include Jessie Coogan sl violin Betty West 2nd violin Jene King piano Thelma Taylor saxophone. Katy Parton was elected convenor of the sports committee. The club plans First Aid lessons and social work with Tunis Square boys.
A small Abbotsford wedding took place October 3 at the bride’s daughter’s home in Vancouver. Mrs. L. Gadley of Abbotsford married Mr. Robert Horrell of Vancouver. Rev. Capt. Whitaker officiated. The bride wore grey crepe and carried carnations. Matron of honor was Mrs. McMurray, with Mr. McMurray as best. Little Phyllis Garley, bride’s granddaughter, was less dressy. The couple will reside in Vancouver. Horrell works in the tallow business. Mrs. Morrell, well known in Abbotsford, attested to the family’s long ties there.
Ottawa reports a new two dollar note issued by the Department of Finance featuring a steel engraved Prince of Wales portrait and dated June 28, 1928. The back shows the Great Arms of the Dominion, front and back printed in olive green, with gradual replacement of the old Conaught two dollar note as Prince of Wales issue No. 1 is submitted for acceptance.
Langley Prairie defeated Triphorn 2 to 0 in a league match at Clayburn on Saturday. Mission and Clayburn teams set to meet next Saturday at Mission City for another league game.
Berry and Berry argue for an agricultural cooperative to control prairie berry supply. They say Canadian growers suffer losses when American berries flood markets and brokerages split buyers, reducing distribution and sales. The piece notes raspberries fared better in 1922 and 1923 with different brokerages, and predicts higher demand if growers unite and limit imports. Continued next week.
London October 10 Sir Philip Lloyd George Greame president of the Board of Trade made an Empire offer to the dominions at the economic conference. The proposal seeks increased and stabilized preferences for bread and preserved fruits including canned fruits, sugar and tobacco produced anywhere in the Empire. It would admit Empire fruit trees and include tanned fruit. Canada welcomed the idea but cautioned not to impose fiscal views on Britain.
The Abbotsford streets lighting plan gains renewed support as property owners back a comprehensive scheme. Proposals favor lighting Huntingdon Riverdale road north to south, Essendene Avenue east and west to town edge, and lighting the most traveled streets first to ensure efficiency and shared costs with adjacent municipalities Sumas and Matsqui.
The contemporary revisits Abbotsford incorporation, citing Alanson a former resident now in Mission City Village. He argues the townsite is too small for success, though Mission City residents back incorporation for relief and harmony. The Post notes Alanson’s view to avoid misunderstanding. St Math services held Sundays at 7 30 led by Rev A Aarding Priagt vicar.
The first meeting of the High School Literary Society was held in Abbotsford. On Friday October Stl. promptu speeches on Athletics and Music were given by some members, after which Mr Hughes gave a most interesting address.
An upcoming meeting will feature a discussion on Sir Walter Scott. The October gathering is expected to include a debate of real interest among attendees.
Mr. Fred Parton of Nanmond visited his home here on Sunday. Mr. James Huggins is visiting in Kamloops.
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