Matsqui Fair Draws Crowds Despite Smaller Exhibits
At Matsqui on Thursday a large crowd enjoyed fine weather and a strong agricultural display. Mt Lehman beat Mission 6 to 2 in football, with children’s events praised. Numerous prize winners were named across cattle, horses, poultry, flowers, baking, and school works, led by Percy Smith and Mrs. Bates in multiple divisions.
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Matsqui
Mt. Lehman
Mission
A. Cawley
Reg Cross’ Society
Osborne
A. L. Bates
Percy Smith
B. B. Smith
Abbotsford—Dor
BH. Osborne, Jr
A. Morgan King
Abbotsford
Mrs. Phinney
J. Grant
Abbatsford
Jas
Conroy
Bray Phillips Pitack
J. A. Morrison
Miyre & Gilbertson General Merchants and Implement Dealers
Matsyul
Chas
Crawford
H. Fowles
General Merchant
Giftford—Tor
Ziager
Myrtle Bates
Marlon Seldon
Clifford
McCleary Manufacturing Co
Ridgedale
Abbottsford and Huntingdon Sunday School Institute
A Sunday school Institute will be held at the Abbotsford Presbyterian Church on Monday the 27th with afternoon and evening sessions. Rev W Williamson secretary of the BC Sunday School Association will address both sessions and assist with song service. Mrs McKay will speak on work in primary classes. Other speakers include Messrs Scott Con of Mission Reid and Miller of Mt Gehman and Gayburn. Open to the public and all Sunday School workers and friends are invited. The BC School Association meets its 16th annual convention in Wesley Church Vancouver on Tuesday Oct 5 and the following two days with delegates expected from across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Abbotsford
W. Williamson
B. ©. Sunday School ‘Association
Messrs, Scott
Con
Mission and
Reid
Miller
Mt. Gehman
Gayburn
B. C._ School Association
Wesley Church
Vancouver
Ladies Aid Meeting At Mrs Robertson Wednesday
The Ladies Aid party met with Mrs Robertson on Wednesday with a goodly number in attendance.
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Robertson
Ladies Aid Meeting and Clerical Exchanges
The Ladies' Aid of St. Pauls Huntingdon met Friday afternoon in the church. Rev J C Alder was in Vancouver over Sunday and exchanged with Rev J R Craig of Westminster church next Sunday.
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J. C. Alder
Vancouver
J. R. Craig
Westminster Church
Percy Alder and Bride Visit Parents in Abbotsford
Percy Alder and his bride are on a joint visit to his parents in Abbotsford, described as a modest family gathering as they share time together before their future plans.
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Percy Alder
Bride
Abbotsf ‘Ord
Mr. Steiss Visits Westminster Footnote in Local Ties
Mr Robert Steiss manager at the Craig Luther Mill near Westminster spent Sunday in town. Mrs Geo Clark and their children left Monday for a new home in Victoria. They are followed by the good wishes of their many friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Steiss
Craig Luther Mill
Westminster
Geo
Clark
Victoria
Family Moves and School Plans Mentioned in Local Notes
Mr. Wiggins moves into the house vacated by Geo C. Clark as Master Stanley and the Misses Dorothy and Lola Firlotte depart for schooling in Mt. Vernon Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wiggins
Master Stanley
Dorothy
Lola Firlotte
Mt. Vernon, Wash
Mrs Dr McKay to Speak at Presbyterian Rally
Mrs Dr McKay of Vancouver will give an address Sunday at the Presbyterian church rally both here and at Huntingdon.
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Dr. McKay
Vancouver
The
Presbyterian Church
Huntingdon
Westminster Presbytery meeting to license Westminster Hall students
The Presbytery of Westminster will meet Tuesday at St John’s Church, Vancouver, at 8 p m to license graduating Westminster Hall students to preach. Business is brisker than a few months ago, despite the war, and ordinary work continues.
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Presbytery of
Westminster
St. John's Church
Vancouver l
Westminster Hall
Police Chief DeLair Visits Westminster With Prisoner
Chief of police DeLair of Sumas escorted a prisoner sentenced to 30 days in jail for theft of some tools near Huntingdon to Westminster on Saturday night last.
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DeLair
Sumas
Westminster
Huntingdon
Church anniversary sermon on war zone talk at Huntingdon
Rev. J Thorburn Conn of Mission City warned that Canadians were being carried away with matters in the war zone and giving too little attention to civil affairs at a Huntingdon church anniversary. Mrs J Garley was visiting Vancouver with Mrs Al John.
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Huntingdon
J. Thorburn Conn
Mission City
Lehman Notes of Interest and Local Updates
Mr Thomas Lehman is sinking a well on his place with diggers down 30 feet. Communion will be held in the Presbyterian church on the 26th. Mrs Bell has recovered from illness. Mrs Wheeler, visiting Mrs Bell, has left for Boston. Mr Merryfield is building a garage for his auto.
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Thomas Lehman
Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Bell
Wheeler
Red Cross publicity warns on health and safety in wartime
The Red Cross is urged to prioritize prevention over cure, highlighting life saving gear and sanitation as vital military support. It urges judicious gifts, notes the value of ambulances and equipment, and stresses care with fuel and ashes to protect homes and communities.
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Red Cross
Garman
Canada
Thanksgiving Day Observed Across Canada on Monday October 11
The note marks Thanksgiving Day in Canada observed on Monday October 11 with nationwide recognition and holiday status across provinces and territories. The brief confirms the date and general observance.
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Canada
Personal notices from town and visiting guests
Mrs J J Sparrow drove to Vancouver and back the same day. Mr Floward Matzer was a weekend visitor. Miss Margaret Shortreed becomes relief operator then second at the telephone office. Mrs Hovde and family moved to Sumas City. Rumor of a masquerade ball invitation circulated. Mr Percy Alder and a bride from Buckley, Wash, honeymooning with the Alders. Miss Leila Zeigler returned from summer at La Chateau Lake Louise. Uncle Bill may hunt again after receiving a large gun and case. Williamson of Vancouver who preached here will speak Monday after moon at 2 80 and 7 30 p m. John McLean and Miss Rt Thomas hosted a card party at the Masonic Hall. Miss Forrester of Vancouver, once dressmaking here, has returned.
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J. J. Sparrow
Vancouver
Floward Matzer
Margaret Shortreed
Percy Alder
Clara Brown
Buckley, Wash
Alder
Leila Zeigler
la Chateau Lake Louise
Bill
Williamson
Herd
Huntingdon
John McLean
Mise Rt. Thomas
Masonic Hall
Miss Forrester
Day School Institute at Presbyterian Church program
Rev J W Williamson leads a Sunday School Institute in the Presbyterian church on Monday September 27 with an 8:30 devotional 3:00 music 3:80 elementary work for children up to Swelbe 4:30 religion of youth by Rev Scott and Rev Reid 8:00 song service 8:10 story telling 8:40 special music 8:30 weekday activities for Sunday Schools 8:40 closing
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J. W. Williamson
Presbyterian Church
Williamson
Swelbe
Mackay
Scott
Reid
William
Wilk- Ieinson
Card of Thanks for Floral Help after Loss
We thank friends for kindness during the illness and for floral offerings to our dear departed husband, father and brother. Signed by Mrs. F. H. Puller and others including Mrs. Frank Gibson, Gertrude Fuller, Alfred Fuller, Norman Fuller, Dr Jackson, Fred Fuller, Q J Fuller, Toserh Fuller and daughter, and Mrs W Gladwin.
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F. H. Puller
Frank Gibson
Gertrude Fuller
Alfred Fuller
Norman Fuller
Dr) Jackson
Miss Fuller
Fred Fuller
Q. J. Fuller
Toserh F Fuller
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FIPCH
TATA
Jas Conroy
Loo
F. Kunzmann
J. W. Shields
Iarness
Angus McLean
WC. Arnett
Dan Nicholson
Join Murray
J.W. Shields
John Murray
P. Smyth
Satie Holsteins
Guernseys
Hull
C. F P. Kunemann
T. Purver
G. T. Purver
W. P
R. B. Mandate
Eve
R. I
Ram Lamb
Awe Jama
C. T. Purver
W. B
W. P and
Alfred Baker
CT. Puryer
T. Puryer
J. T. Aish
A. Bates
Brown
W. Bates
P. Conroy
Christensen
Begonia
J. B. Millar
Archig Conroy
Bates
Gil
Maggie Wilson
Powlor
Edna Bates
Maggie Wilegon
Florence Aish
Marion Seldon
Sono
Sry
Matsqui Maniicipality
Glenmore
B. O
Trene Kelleher
Jack Overstall
Freda Hayton
Magele Farr
Mabel Beharrel
Maude Beharrel
Irena Kelleher
Ridgedale School
Alex Bates
BE. Osborne
H. Osborne
B. Osborne
Abbotsford and Huntingdon
Mrs. J. Garley
al Johnson
Lehman
RED Cross Publiciny
Revy
Gonn
Millar
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