me Re eae as ABBOTSFORD, SUMAS & MATSQUI PM her ae ae om News | Jap Oranges, per box | Corn Beef, No. 2 tins Roast Beef, No. 2 tins Mince Meat, poun, Christmas Sto Christmas ABBOTSFORD Get Ready for Christmas SOME SEASONABLE GOODIES; Candy, specially goody 2-Lbs for Ginger Port and Cherry Wine, bottle Oo. W. BENEDICT ALBERT BARKER, WELL-KNOWN RESIDENT, DIES SUDDENLY Death came suddenly to Albert Hen- ry Barker, one of Abbotsford's best- known figures, last Saturday, evening. Deceased had been ailing for sevoral Papecinl} 3-Lbs, - $1.25 $1.00 months, but was apparently well on the way {(o recovery, when he caught a 33¢ chill, which quickly became fatal. 33c ‘The late Mr. Barker was a native of London, Eng, born 62 years ago at Gol- 25e den Lane, He was known for his kind- 15¢ lines and cheerful manner, and the In- separable comradeship existing bet- $1.25 ween himself and his daughter Edith. 25 ‘The late Mr. Barker was one of thé first employees of the late J. Trethewey - 40c at the Abbotsford mill, coming here in 1904, and taking up residence south west of Abbotsford. He,was also employed by the McClure brothers at Kilgard for some time. He had resided In Canada for 43 years. The funeral was held yesterday from the Pentecostal church, Rey. Mr. E wards officating, Pallbearers were H. The Courlesy Store KILGARD Protect Your Home... fully against Fire. The fall and winter season brings ad- ded hazards, and it Pays to be Protected I have seyeral Bargaifis in” farms, acreage and town properties—on easy terms. Telephones 43 and 72 Alexander McCallum ALL INSURANCE, NOTARY, DEEDS DRAWN, Established 20 yrs MeNeill, J. Stady, J. Caldwell, D. Fra- ser, G. A. McKay, G. Sinclair. CHRISTMAS WEEK-END TICKETS For this Christmas holiday, we- ek end tickets on the Fraser Val- ley interurban line will be sold for the period December 24 to 27 in- clusive and will be good 10r return up to December 28. Regular week end rates will prévall. A miscellaneous #fower was given at thé home of Mrs, M, Sterling on Friday. evening in honor of Miss Marjorie Hughes, whose marriage to Mr, A. H. Horn takes place in Poplar church on SUMAS LAND AGENT December 26. Many useful and lovely gifts were received. Christmas Exam. Results ABBOTSFORD SCHOOL Division 1— Alden Andrews, Allan McInnes, Sid- ney Wright, Jimmy Calder, Betty Mit- chell. Prizes: spelling, Betty Mitchell and Sidney Wrigh roject books, Har -ry Amos and Betty Mitchell (1st); Yoshiko Emoto and Lorraine Arm- strong (2nd). Grade VIL—Earl Roberts, Dorothy Reeve, Murray Ralston, John Pernoski, Clifford Rolls. “Grade 6A—Tommy Bennett, Enid Armstrong, Lorne Vanetta, Jack Mur- phy, Eddie Murphy. Grade VIB—Archie Paton, Olive Bed- low, Violet Pringle, Evelyn Hay, Phyl- lis Wight. Grade V.A—Billy Herdman, Joe Le- ary Dorothy Johnson, Dolly Springgay Gerald Amos and Kenneth Richler (eq) YV.B—Donald Fraser, Dorothy Du: Olive Ennis, John Tenore, Sidney Wes' Grade IV.a—Mercla Trussell, Arnold Nelson, Kathleen Webster, Roy Gosling William Jackson. Grade IVb—Naom| Batley, Ivor Te- nove, Donna Fraser, Peter Horn, Pessy Anderson. Grade ULb—Dorothy Beck & Mar- guarite Ward; Pearl Ball and George Pernoski; Mary Nagy, Mavis Hay, Vio- let Liggins. Grade ULb—Dorothy Leary, . Firlen Hill, Ethel Armstrong & Lorna Daly, Eva Armstrong, Donald Porritt. Grade 2B—Marjorie Thorn, Erie Gos- ling, Billy Andrews, Philip Horn, Ken- neth Grimley. Grade ILa—John Irvine, Beverly Su- therby, Edna Mann, Dorothy Jones, Jimmy Hay Grade 1u—Thomas Herdmap, Ste- phen Babick, Agnes Van Kasteren, Marjorie Fraser, Elsie Fargo, Douglas Anderson. Grade 1b—Beyerly McDonald, Merle Ellen Mann, Gordon Paton, ae Yarwood & Durrant BARRISTFLS & SOLICITORS NOTARIES PUBLIC BRANCH OFFICE AT ABBOTSFORD Open Evety Friday Vancouver Offices— Rooms 3 & 4, 4%3 Hamilton Street J. W. Vosburgh, M.D. PHYSICIAN & SURGEON Office Hours: 10.80 to 12 a.m.; 2 to 6 p.m. Or by Appointment. Office Opposite Catholic Church. Telephone: Abbotsford 78, — NO DISCOUNT CHARG! “CANADIAN MONEY DR. E. E. GRAVES Dentist Oftiee Hours: 9 AM. to 430 P.M. OFFICE CLOSED ALL DAY SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY ‘Assistant in Attendance ON SUMAS, WASH. L To allj our friends and customers we wish A Morey and A Prasperous New Year Cordial thanks are algé offered for the generous mea- sure of patronage and support accorded the local store not only by members, but also by the general public,. It is hoped that F,V. Matsqui Co-operative has ade- quately fulfilled its place in selling farmers necessities at rock-bottom prices, and giving farmers themselves the benefits of whatever profits are possible,. F. V, Matsqui Co-Operative G. H. KERR, Manager Telephone 108F MISS A. K. JACKSON MISSION Pianoforte & Violin Tuition cl in Abbotsford Every Monday Pupils Prepared for Examinations tf Desired A. E. HUMPHREY B. & CIVIL EN! Roo! Hart Block, Chilliwack; Box 422, Chilliwack. m P.O. GOOD GLASSES FRANCKS REPRESENTING The Columbia Optical Co. 610 Hastings St. W., Vancouver 401 Standard Bank Bullding, Will make professional calls in ABBOTSFORD on FOURTH Saturday ALL DAY Mr, J, ©, Tucker's Jewelry Store, dpposite Lee's, ks Samas-Abbotsford High School Results of Christmas Examinations, Sumas-Abbotsford High School— Grade IX.—Vernon Amos, Ireno An- drews, Violet Anderson, Margaret Cor- bett, Myrtle Weston, Hazel White, Wil- Ma McPhail, Doreen Herdman, Angus Fraser, Helen Dawson, Edith Buchan- ‘an, Charlotte Scott, Thelma Sykes, Wil re McKay ald and Mr, FG. Moret, Bill McKay 1s home from sc the holidays, hoo) for We Rebuild your Shoes —not cobble them. Plasterer Prices Reasonable — My Work i» Guaranteed. A. McDonald OPEN FIREPLACES MANTLES A SPECIALTY f Dorothy Arnold, Stanton Tenove. Prizes: best reader, Beverley McDon- ald and Marjorie Fraser. Best num- ber work: Thomas Herdman and Merle Bryenton. Best booklet: Ellen Mann. December report for Peardonville school: Gr. I2—May Haraga, Mitsuko Yonemitsu. «Gr: 2—Margaret Jamieson, Mikio Haraga. Gr, 3—Greta Vester- sen. Gr, 4—Ingrid Eck- Simpson. Gr. 5—Dorothy Oka, Eiko Haraga. Gr. 6—Williamin: Fletcher, Phyllis MacInroy. Gr. 7— Gustav Vesterback, Elsie Newman. HUNTINGDON Huntingdon School, Div. IL— Grade 4A—Jackle Plaxton, George Knox. 4B—John Dawson, Mary Court -man, 3A—Fae Stewart, Annie Quer- ing. 8B—Alfred Knox, Annie Rempel, 24—A, Katlo Rempel, Perry Dawson; 2B—Francis Stevens, Dietrick Rempel. 1A—Nick Thiessen, John Mann. 1B— Morrone Allen McRae, Div, I— * Iris Wilson, William Brown. Gr, 7— Morvin Curtis, Elsie Smyth. Gr, 6— Daphne Winson, Margaret Salmon. Grade 56— Kathleen Stewart, Pegsy Brown. Prizes: Best Work In Grade 8—Iris Wilson; in Grade 5—Kathleen Stewart; Neatest work in Grade8—Norma Meen- derinck; in Grade 7—Christine Salmon in Grade 6—Margaret Salmon; in Gr. 6—Frances Burton and,Pegsy Brown; most improvement {in writing: Marvin McLean. ’ 2 A school concert was held in Hun- tingdon school on Thursday evening, MATSQUI FARMERS CO-OP, SHOWS SMALL PROFIT DESPITE TRADE DEPRESSION | Financial report for the fiscal year ending November 30 of F. V. Matequl Co-operative Association has been made to the directors by J. Graham, auditor, and shows a most encouraging turnover in view of existing industrial conditions, While sales of merchandise were not as high as the previous year, economical purchasing and operation have kept up the net profits, Assets of the Association are listed at $22,160.- 74, or about $500 higher than last year. Annual meeting of the shareholders is called for Tuesday, January 12, when the managers’ report will be considered and the balance sheet. GIFFORD Mr. David Steele, who has been a patient in the General hospital, Van- couver, for some time, has returned home. Miss Pearl Andris of New Westmin- ster was the guest of Mrs, A. Spring last week. The Gifford Sunday School are plan- ing a party, to be held shortly after Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. A. Inglis of Mission have moved into the farm formerly oc- cupled by Mr. 8. Cameron, Constable and Mrs. C, Ledoux were guests of Mr. and Mrs, D. Woods last week. M. S. A. HOSPITAL Number of patients in hospital Nov- ember ist, 12; admitted during month 21; bables born, 4 Total 27. Patients discharged during month 23 in hospital decembes 1, ll. hospital days 375. Medical cases 8; obstetrical 7; N.B, 7; major operations 4; minor operations 8; fractures 8. Total 37. Matequi 23 patients 260 days; Sumas 5 patients 63 days; Abbotsford 4 pat- fents 27 days; Vancouver 1 patient. 1 day; Chilliwack 2 patients 16 days; Indian 2 patients § days. Tatel 27 patients, 375 days. CORRESPONDENTS are requested to send in matter which occupies more than one paragraph immediately af- ter the event occurs. It is impossible to set up heavy ‘reports from several different parts of the district, when they all arrive in on Tuesday noon or later. Last-minute and “bunched” correspondence causes leaving out a part or getting the report direct in time to enable set-up, and printing same before correspondents report 1s received. vanava SEALED TENDERS addressed to the) undersigned, and endorsed * Wharf, Float and Pile Dam at Lake, B.C.,” will be received unj noon, Wednesday, December 1931, the construction of a pile Went and timber decking wharf and float and for the con- struction of a Pile Damjat Alvin, Pitt Lake Fraser Valley District, B, C. Plans and form of contract cage be seen and specification and form of fender ob: Joseph Gilmourand Staff their patrons and friends q The Compliments of the Season f Family Meat Market ys Grain Fed Pork Lamb Prices Legs of Pork, Ib. ._... 2 . 16¢| Legs of Lamb, Ib. .... Shoulders of Pork, Ib. ....... 12%c| Loins of Lamb, Ib. ... Lean Loin Pork Chops, 2-Lbs. 35c| Shouldets of Lamb No. 1 Choice Steer Beef ‘ender Pot Roasts, lb. 8c| Boneless Stewing Beef, 2-lbs. Lean Boiling Beef, Ib: ic | Prime Rib Roaits: Thien Gray Bros. at your service Phone 75r eas: Tbs. 14¢ uti BATRA As APA make \ E are thankful for the number of Patrons and Friends we have made since comingto Abbotsford, and — we wish everyone of them te this Department, at the offices of the District Engineer, Post Office Build. ‘ Wesminster, Victoria xchange Ltd, ward Bldg. Douglas St., Victoria, rc and a well-arranged and program was enjoyed by all, the room being crowded to the door, Presents from the teachers and P.T.A. were gi- ven out by Santa Claus, A quilting bee was held at the home of Mrs. J. Stady on Wednesday after- noon. Later a dainty supper was served Mrs. . Grant of Milner visited Mrs. Mouldey at the week-end. We Have a Friend Dear Editor— Now that this Joyful season has ar- rived again, I would like to give thanks for being able to live in this wonderful great country, when world conditions are {n such an unsettled state. We should be thankful for having food, shelter and clothing. ‘This is the time when we realize how big-hearted our neighbors are and what Real Friendship means. : I have lived alomst all my life in this fair town, Abbotsford, have watched its growth (in the last ¢ight or nine years, We have now our basketball, baseball, football teams, young people's society, Live X's, good schools, nice teachers, promise of a swimming pool by our Council and lots of things. I think, Mr. “Editor, that a lot{ of credit is due to you and your broad-minded little paper and I wish you all the goodwill and prosperity in the New Year and many years to come SCH | | { | Claud F. Weir | and Staff jvish all Patrons and Friends The Camplintents nf this Joyful /Svason | With Every Wish for a and Prosperous Now Year WEIR’S Fireproof Garage Phone 36 Abbotsford Happy Armstrong’s Tinsmith Shop, Essendene {Phone Boy } Ayenue East, Abbotsford, RR. 1 ABADTSEORD OOLGIRL] | the 2nd day of & xchange, West Pender St. Vancougér B.C, also at the Post Office, Alvin, BJC. ‘Tenders will not be coffsidered unless made on printed forms supplied by the Depart- ment, and in. accorgance with conditions contained therein Each tender musp’be accompanied by an accepted cheque i a chartered bank, pay- able to the orderfof the Minister of Public Works equal to 10 per cent of the amount of Bonds of the Dominion of Can- the Canadian. National the tender ada or bonds! of Railway Company will be accepted as sec- urity, or bonils and a cheque if required to make up an,bdd amount NOTE—Blue prints can be obtained at this department by depositing an accepted cheque fdr the sum of $10.00, made payable, to theforder of the Minister of Public Works, which will be returned if the intending bidder’ submit a regular bid, y order, N. DESJARDINS, Secretary. Department of Public Works, ‘Ottawa, December 9, 1931. WATER NOTICE (Diversion and Use) TAKE NOTICE that Gerald H. Heller, whose address is Rssendene Ave, Abbotsford B.C, will apply for a. license to take and use 1,500 §: ions per day of water out of an unnamed cheek y and drains into the Mill eck about three hundred feet diversion and use. The us seribed as Lots 12 and Southwest Quarter Secti New Westminster District, B.C This notice was posted on December, 1931, n pure il b ‘ownship 16, fhe ground on A copy of t Hiament Buildings, Victoria, B.C. wit after the first appearance of th per publication of this no~ ty days tice ina local new The date of the first 1 tice is December 23, 193 GERAL Insurance! | OF ALL KINDS Agencles— Portage Ia Prairie Mutual Manufacturers Life Insurance | =| | | As a residént of the Sumas dis- | trict, I amh in a position to know the land values and conditions, | A. H. Hall HALL RD,, 4-mile East of Dam A Werry Christmas ae “am R. G. SKELTON AND SON = —— 2g HTT 2p HST Seay SD Abbotsford TAXI | & Home Gas Station Good Cars Courtesy Low Rate A ry Day & Night Service Phones: B.C. 28; Farmers 1912 McPhee's Corner, & J. @ TUCKER Jewelry, Watches, Records, Etc. MANN BLOCK, ABBOTSFORD ae AL CED FAR ST, MATTHEW'S CHURCH Christmas 7.30 a.m—Holy Communion 11 a.m—Holy Communion (Choral). Sunday, Dec. Communion unday School . Holy Communion (Choral) - Evensong. 30th— Daily at $50 a.m. 4 Sundays &50 am; 440 pm Leaves Bellingham 10.15 am. 100 p and 6 p.m; Sundays 1 p.m.; 10.30 p Through Tickets— Direct C . with Vancouver, Chilliwack, Hope Dec Sunday School, Christmas Tre Wea. and Entertainment. A special of the entertainment Will be a dramatized version of St. John the Baptist per- formed by the Vicar and young folk’ — PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Service Subject: ‘Five Looks of Jesus.” Wednesday—Bible Study (bring your Bible) Friday nigtit—Young People’s Meet- ing at 7.30 feature Sea i returm Jj. C. HESSELGRAVE, Suv. Sumas Phone 681 or R-310 A Thorough Experience in All the General Types of Construction at your service. “| Raurai | es: tractors L imited A. J. EDWARDS, ass Formation of the “third” politi party Was suggested to Abbotsford ci tizens by a group of orgunizers wh called through the town on Monday Rumor has it that the provinelal ge yernment purpose Sumas lake are payment. We don’t think so. occupied and being farmed, anyway, A whist drive ; in the Ora BUILDING & GENERAL CONSTRUCTION J. A. McDONALD, Pres. & Mgr, McCallum Road South