Agdoultural, Industrial and Rosidontia! section

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No. 26. Vol. 1

ABBOTSFORD, B.C., Saturday, June 9, 1923

Beard Of Trade Party Inspects Works

Which Mean

So Much To District

Fifty Merchants And Farmers Are Shown Over Big
Project By Courtesy Of Col. Davies

An invitation of Col. Davies extend-
ed of the Abbotsford Board of Trade
members to visit the Sumas dyking
works was accepted on Thursday, when
a party of about 45 farmers and mer-
chants boarded a speeder with two
trailers, just after noon and made. the
visit under the courtcous guidance of
Engineer Sinclair.

The trip was quickly made except
that one trailer had t obe leff on a
sharp grade nearthe dam, and Saeco"
in separately after the other trailer
reached the destination.

Starting out with the expectation that
all the work in connection with the re-
elamation project was pratically com-
plete the party, on arrival, found ap-
pearances anything but indicative of
a finished job. A big scoop dredge
was busily
rattling away and workmen actively
engaged all over the main dam site.

The party first visited the pump
house, which is not yet completed.
There, ender supervision, of a capable
Westinghouse electricians
were installing a large 1,250 h.p. elect-
rieally-driven 54 inch spiral centrifu-
gal pump. The installation work on
this unit was practically complete, the ,
engineer being the pump |
would be in operation early next week.

Concrete for three otter
pumps of the same size were cast into
the pump
ceive the motor units as quickly as the
first pump is completely installed.

Engineer

confident
sleeves

house bottom ready to re-

\. The pump louse is situated in the
dam which is of reinforced* concrete
and 400 ft wide, and the pumps to be
contained in it at flood times, when
the flood gates are closed, wil] pump
the water in tle western area through

the dam, The pumping installation

will comprise the following power units }son, B- Bolster, C,

Two motors, each having 485 h.p. at
at the highest speed and 550 h.p, at
lowest speeil.

Two motrs, each having 485 h.p. at
the highest speed, 320 hp. at medium
speed, and 240 h.p. at the lowest speed.

Three 10 b.p., six 7 1/2 b.p. and two
2 h.p- motors.

A liberal allowance has been made
for the pumping requirements and this
maximum amount of power would be
used perhaps only once in twenty years
It is anticipated that the maximum de-
mand in winter will not exceed 2,800
h.p., and this once in two or three years
and the average maximum both summer
and winter in an average year will be
approximately 2,500 hip. «

In conneetion with a scheme of this
description, duta has Leen completed
showing the precipitation of rain in in
ches over a cycle-of years, and in this
instance, data
Were secured, From the information
gathered it has been possible to estim-
ate the run-off ininches per month gnd
per day, also the cubic-foot-seeonds per
square mile, from which, given the sta-
tic head, it is possible to approxims
tely compute the power required dur-
ing the respective months of the year

The party were then shown the
intake and outlet where workmen wore
performing final work in the sluices
and eseorted by Ene

thp entire site. Most

* tion material for the dl
ed was pumped to thesite by the big
20 inch suction dredge ‘General Tobi
as soon as the luke is dry the
be completed, tho delay ofthis wor
being partly to enable removal of the
dredge, which, ‘to vive an idea of its
capacity and si it may be stated
used 1,250 h,p. for its pumps, havi
& maximum ¢
yards per

Electrical power has y lave
Jertant part io
itis work, Elext
dredges and d
plied with the vi

fortwenty-three ye:

iueer Sihclair over
of the

m, he explain-

founda-

dam w

acity of 1,200 cubic

hour,

an im-

the +.) us ont of

Vy driven suctien

es have been suy

al ‘fluid’? from the

at work, concrete mixers *

medium of 4 1/2 miles of 34,000-volt

high tension three-phase transmission

line, which w: constructed on the
eastern side of the Vedder canal.
The drag

lines had a capacity output of 75 to

electrically operated
150 cubie
equiped
motor load.

The consumption of electrical energy
between March 21, 1921, when the pre
liminary work was started, and Feb-

yards per hour.
150 h.p. of connected

They are
with

ruary 1, 1923, has been as follows:

Suction dredge 134,200 k.w-h.

Quarry ~~ = 78,500 we

Drag lines... Deer
Preliminary work 46,100 “
Grand total 240 k

w. h. at a cost of
ze price of 0.842 ¢

209.84, or an aver
nt net per k. weh.
After a most interesting and instruct
ive inspection the party returned tc
the G. tracks, where Mr, F. J. R-
Whitchelo on behalf of the Board of
Trade, thanked Mr, F. N. Sinclair for
the tour.

Two speeders were used on the return
trip, the party arriving back at Abbots
ford at 5 o’clock confident that the
ineers in charge at the Suma:
had made an efficient job 01
the project and that the scheme wa
That the
farmers in affected area

works

successful. confidence wa

shared by

Was most noticable by pa

vation

ing obser
reatly inereased acreage be

&
ing under cultivation this year as wel.

as buildings having been erected and

other improvements made.

The party included Megsrs. FS.
Thorn, f. J. R. Whitchelo, Rev, A. H.
Priest, J. Van Maldesen, J. Frith, P.
W. Rudge, Roy Serl, A, Campbell, J.
W.” Winson, W. -W. Johnston, J. H.
Burton, Wm Owens, W. Bains, J, Daw-
A. Lamson, O.
Blatchford, Wm. Fadden, M..M. Bow-
man, W. Whiteman, A, Boley, E, Boley
C. Everett, J. WwW. Watson, Jay Starr,
Perry Starr J. Johnson. F. A, Marshall,
D. MeZenzie, R. McCrimmon,f, T.
Weir, R. H. Eby, E. A. Barrett, GH.
Heller, allen, Co A, Haddrell,
W. S. Hill-Tout, O.-w. Benedict, G. BF.
Pratt, of Abbotsford; Roy Serl, Hun-
tingdon; T. Straiton, Kilgard; M. Mel-
ander, Peardonville; E. C. Murray,
Vancouver.

P, Cars

Hospital Donation List

The following donations have heen
received during the month of May and
ar eherein gratefully acknwledged

Mrs. Thornthwaite, eges and roubery
Mrs. flowers; ©. G. I 43
flowers; Mr. James Trusler, yeestahtes
Mr. Allarydice, magazines and woolen
Mrs. Coutts, Mrs,
lace, flowers; Mrs. F. Evans, Pear-
donyille, cream Mrs. Spar-

y, flower

Luyder,

scarf; flowers;

and e

row, jelly; Miss C. Trethew:

dahlia

bulbs and four
gramophone records; Mrs, Swift, yhul-
arb Mrs. MeMenem - Mrs. Teb-
butt; rhubarb; Mr. Coutts, fisi: Mrs.
Horn, lettuce; Mrs
Mec

Mrs.

mill;

Marot, cream: Mr.
preserved fruit and jell;
Mrs. H .Praser, magazines, M-s, Short-
reed, flowers; Mr. Cottrill,
flower boxes.

allum,

earth roy

y party’ was held at tho home
1 Mrs. W, Toller on Wednes

Tay evening in honor of Mr. ‘Tolier’s
birthday anniversary, Guests present
included Mr. and Mrs. Beresford, Mis.
and Miss Moret and others. Whist cul

other

ames whiled away a pleasant
evening.
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Trad Rangers Activities

Following a winter’s course of

“Yarns on African Pioneers’? four

boys of the Beaver camp passed their
esst for tl

Mission Hero’s Badge re-

cently. hey Swift took the high-

ést standing.

BCE Ry
and the continuous night and « a
have been lighted from
tion of the big works was only made
possible by the supply of
light and power from the B. C, E. R.

The power was supplied through the

ver stations, the

th
the s

abunda

The t

of both camps have been

in the National Athletic

which is held from coast to

co. every spring. The Bnll Dog
;eamp b pleted their triaks and
j mad zood showi Lloyd Vanetta

| won

j Harry

place,

ly followed by

flor and tia MacKinnon.

Aldergrove Man
Kills Chinaman

Early Wednesday morning Mr, An-

thony Rerrie mill manager of Alder-
grove was awakened by hearing some-
one prowling around his house, knock-
ing at the doors, and windows.

the

Going

out back door of the house ¢ in-

vestigate Mr. Rerrie heard his wife
streaming, and ,rushing back to the

oedroom found a Chinaman attacking
uis wife, having torn part of the covers
from the bed.

Mr. Rerrie immediately grappled
ith the Oriental and a fierce struggle
eusued, It surmised later that
jie Chinaman had been driven insane
vy the thunderstorm of the previous
evening, and he fought with the terrific
strength of a manaic. Mrs, Rerrie was
just conyalescing from an operation.
yut their young daughter only nine
years old, tried to help her father by
pounding the Chinaman on the back.
his in the
bureau, Mr. Rerrie was able to loosen

was

Remembering revolver
che Oriental’s hold, who immediately
urned to attack Mrs, Reryie again.

After a desperate struggle the hus-
sand was able to force the Chinaman
mut of the house, who turred and ran,
Mx, Rerrie firing two shots into the
round to awaken his employees,

The Oriental ran only a short dis-
ance, when, turning back, he picked
ip a piece of lumber and rushed
0 again attack Mr. Rerrie. The mill
shot the
through the abdomen, severing an ar-
tery,

At the inquost hel the same day the
coroner's jury found that MryRerrie
fired in self defence. The chinaman’s

Janager then intruder

name Was Yong Sing.

Chief Macklin of the Provineial
Police however, took Mr. Rerrie to
Westminster where he will be
tied Probably next Tuesday. No hail
was offered,

Annual Picnic At At-
kinson’s Ridge Enjoyed

the efforts of Plubius to
dampen the enthusiasm of the Com-
munity, a large crowd gathered at
Atkinson’s Ridge on Saturday for the
annual picnic.

New

Despite

A fine program of sports was gone
through, to the satisfaction of prize
winners and the gratification of the
on lookers.

With an
children

abundanes of ice cream
adults experienced that
feeling of comfortable sufficiency. ,

The new bran proved an important
feature of Dull weather
was no detriment to the comsumption
of eatables at the tables set np on the
ground floor of the building.

By the kindness of the building econ-
tractor Mr. Orr of Chilliwack, swings
had been erected on the top floor to the
immense

and

the picnic,

satisfaction of juniors and
Seniors.
At evening Mr. Orr was host to the
community with a fine dance program.
The top floor of the barn provided
ample room for the dancers. Excellent

music was pryided by Mis. Manuel,
piano, Mrs. T. Walters, violin and Mr.
W. Orr, saxophone. Upward of 200

people were present and accomodated
with ease in the extensive building.
The revels continued until midnight,
and the day closed with those expres-
sions of appreciation which marks the
as a success.

event

Without mentioning names specifi-
cally, the various committees receive
the thanks of the cémmunity for the
performance of arduous duties connect-
ed with preparation and conduct of the
annual field day. «

Mr. J. Trotter of Chilliwack was the
soloist at the Community service on
Sunday last. Next Sunday, the am-
bitious singers of the church intend to

render an anther

Difficulties of transportation result

in the purchase of 2 Chev: by Mr.

Ward and an Elizabeth by Mr. Good.
The bet is on A. GC. W. as a better
driver.
Messrs. C, Fall and J. Fisholek have

returned to Kilgard and soon we hope

to hear the orchestra practi¢e.

ee 5

Mrs. T. Lehman Dies

The death occurred suddenly on Wed-
nesday evening last, of Mrs. Thomas
Lehman at the age of 62 years,

Interment will be made at Mt. Leh-
man on Sunday next, services to be
conducted at the Presbyterian chureh.

+2

Mrs. Tapp and daughter Gwendolin
of Huntingdon attended the wedding
of Miss Skinner in Westminster
Thursday, es
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Drillers at the oil well are still im-
patiently awaiting arrival of casing
which is expected any day. It is en
route from Calgary,

Bank Of Montreal
Makes Appointments

Some important appoistments in the
Service of the Bank of Montreal are
just announced including the following:

Mr. C. W. Chesterton, District Sup-
erintendent for Saskatchewan at Re-
gina, to be District Superintendent for
Alberta, with headquarters at Calgary.

Mr. J. W. Spears, superintendént of
Montreal Subsidiary Branches at Mon-
treal, to be District Superintendent for
Saskatchewan, with headquarters at
Regina.

Mr. A, M. Peters, Acting District
Superintendent for Alberta, to be Man-
ager of the Branch at St. John, N. B.

Mr. H. F. Skey, Manager of the
Branch at London, Ontario, to be
Associate Manager at Winnipeg.

Berry Men Distribute
Three Cars Crates

Secretary Pratt Teports considerable
activity among members of the local
berry men’s association, A splendid
crop is expected this year, although the
prices are no texpected to be very
high. The local has just distributed its
third car of raspberry, strawberry,
cherry and tomato crates, in addition
to shipping 1000 for the convenience
of Claybur growers.

Dour new members were enrolled
this week, the local now having over
50 active shippers.

Arrangemeuts have been made te
hold a strawberry packing demonstra-

tion at 10 o’elock in the forenoon of
June 12th at E. Haragu’s place near
the Sprigg farm on R. R. 1. In the

afternoon at 2.30 another demonstra-
tion will beg iven at the farm of G.
A. House on the Yale road east of
Abbotsford. Prof. Buck, Associate
Professor of “Horticulture of th eU. of
C. will supervise.
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Rare Atmosphere In Picture
Billed For Saturday

A most

unusual picture ‘‘Morals’’
featuring May MeAvoy comes to the
Abbots*ord Theatre on Saturdey next.

The story deals with Carlotya an
‘sh girl who has been reared in a
“urhish harem, To eseape a distata>-
fal 1 arriage she escapes with an Eng
lish adventurer , and finally reaches
london. Here the man is killed aud
the gir! is destitute. She attaches her-
seif to SirMarcus Ordeyne in a prork
aud begs his protection. He takes her
home out of pity and finds no way of
disposing of her. Her naive charm and
utter soon win his staid
bachelor heart ad he plans to anarry
her. Judith Mainwaring, a woman of
the world who has long loved Sir Mar-
cus, tells Carlotta he merely pities her
and is marying her to stop unpleasant
gossip. Carlotta then runs away with
Pasquale, one of Sir Marcus’ friends,
though she loves Sir Marcus, Months
Jater Mrs. Mainwaring meets Carlotta
in Paris, and ashamed, tells the girl
the truth, that Sir. Marcus is distracted
and still searching for her. Carlotta
then goes back to hte kindly benefact-
or who wakened

innocence

has her soul and
taught her what loye means,

sack to God's Country’? is billed
for Wednesday's show, and if the cen-
sor has not spoilt its artistry we can
re this picture as one that

mend

will appeul to every man and woman «ome of the

who loves nature,

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Matsqui Now Has

The Board of Trade is at Jast fully
organized with a membership of about
20 which will be increased from time
to time. Mr. C. O. D. Bell, a very
popular farmer was elected president,
Mr. H. G. Bary, socretary-treasurer.

A more complete report will be given
next week.

= eae

Mrs. Oscar Hougen and Miss Helga
Kemprude were
last week.

Vancouver visitors
* es
Watch Maitsqui grow.
rok ok
The fence at the Matsqui church is
being painted and cement sidewalks
are being laid down.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Reid of Riehdale,
were Matsqui visitors on Friday.
x * *
After having spent her holiday with
E. G. and-Mrs. Briekson, Miss Paulson
has \returned to Vancouver to resume
her duties at the teleplione office there
~*~ * &
Miss Aish of the Western Life staff
Vancouver, spent the w
parents home here.

eek-end at her

ex

A jolly time was spent at the
MeTaggart home last Saturday even-
ing when a crowd of young people
gathered at the house, Cards and

dancing were indulged in till midnight
when a dainty .supp
J « * *

A whist drive was held under the
auspices of the Parent Teachers
jation last
lady’s part fo a shortage of
Jadies and was successful in ca ing
away the ladies first prize, consisting
of a pair of silk hu A. Lofgrin took
gentleman's first prize, Jean
Muteh, ladies consolation, and O, Wiling
Son, gents consolation. Sixteen
Were filled and Junch w
12 o’elock.
ful affair

Was served,

Assoc-
week. Roy Crist took a

owing

Miss

tables
iis Served at
Thig was a very

success

and

great credit is due
those who are Tesponsible for it.
x Ke
Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Te harre}l, of
Richdale were Matsqui visitors on Sat-
urday.
-_ * &

The young ladies of Matsqui have
organized a tennis elub, an work on the
court is now in progress. This will be
one of the finest courts in the valley
when com ed. Everyone, young and
old are giving a hand at putting the
ground in shape. Mrs. \ the
president of tho club, Oscar Bilingson,
Vice-president,

Vebb is

aul” Miss Sundstrom,
secretary-treasurer,
* * «
The~ lady, ‘Will the vaccination
marks show if they are on my leg???

The Doctor, “Phat depends

on your-
self, madam,’’ :
* kk
Matsqui wants a Doctor, drug store,
music teacher, band ma ter; all these
will come through the efforts of a

live Board of Trade such as

Mafsqui
Wateh Matsqui grow.
wee

iS organizing.

Miss Fannie Wickstrom Was 2 Mats-
qui visitor on Thursday eve ning,
* * o*
Mrs Hayes, of Rict 3 among
Matsqui visitors on
* * *
Mr. D, Duches ay, of Vancouver

transacted business here on Wednesday

A mother gave her young son 10

cents with the under
never to use the
getting the dime and thinking a while
he said, “Mother, I a word that

as

word ’ after

is worth 50 cents.

«oe *

Mr. G. A. Halverson is on/the sick
list this week.

a «

Mr. Kelsus smiling cousten ince was
geen in our mnidst on Thurad

os . *

Mr, Grohert | ' 1 tor-bus
service between Matsqu Vaneou-
ver, making t

A progr 1 be
held in the 1 u
day evening, Juné 1%. “wt 8 o’clock,

Those who I-avill ured a
good tine. b atsqui las

loeal tale

it.in B.C,
come and sec if we are right.

Pi $1.50 per year ’

Board Of Trade