5 ABBOTSFORD, SUMAS & MATSQUI NEWS PAGE THREE botsford, Sumas & Matsqui News Established 1922 4 ARM and RANCH TOPICS P at British Ci Every W LANG. SANDS, Editor and Owner Telephone: Abbotsford 58 Subscription Rates: . Im Abbotsford, Sumas and Matsqui and other parts of the Fraser Vi , $1.20 per year; 75 for 6 months; 40 for 3 months, in advance. a US.A and Foreign Countries, $2.00 per year in advance. Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers’ Association Member of the British Columbia Division of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers’ Association. Everyday Is Thanksgiving Day (From the Christian Science Sentinel) Again the Thanksgiving season approaches, bringing to humanity many joyous experiences. Family ties are renewed, loved ones are weleomed home, and friends gather together for ha) times. sil It is fitting and right that joy and happiness should find a place in human experience, for better human conditions point upward to the real—to those spiritual and eternal facts of being for which mankind is ever reaching out. We rejoice, therefore, in the good cheer we see manifested at Thanksgiving time. To the students of Christian Science every day is a Thanksgiving Day. Gratitude is a spiritual quality of thought, to be cultivated and expressed by each and every one who is learning to discover God’s kingdom, here and now. If one would be truly happy, gratitude must be uppermost in his thoughts at all times. For the boundless good that we are con- stantly receiving, the marvelous unfolding of spiritual truth that comes through the study of Christian Science, our hearts overflow with praise and thanksgiving to the Giver of all good. But perhaps, as this holiday season approaches, one may be tempted to’ believe that he has nothing for which to be grateful. Seeming trials may, for the moment, have dimmed his clear perception of the ever-present Christ, Truth, and mat- erial sense may suggest that Love’s care and bounty are lack- ing in his experience. Let this one take courage and not des- pair, for he will find the many beautiful promises in the Serip- tures fulfilled if he continues in the Word, and gains the un- derstanding which Christian Science brings to those who seek the true out of human difficulties. Christian Science refutes the insidious suggestions of the so-called mortal mind, and brings indubitable proof of Love’s nearness, and tenderness “for all His creation. It is our God-given privilege and sacred duty, as students of this Science, constantly to expect and re- ceive the good that is ours by divine inheritance. As we turn away from sense testimony and gain a better understanding of God, our consciousness is filled with the sunlight of Truth, which dispels the illusions of error. , There is always something for which to be grateful: a kind word spoken, a loving handelasp, or a friend coming to us in a seemingly dark hour. We should rejoice, in the abun- dant proof of God's power which we have witnessed in the ex- perience of others. We can reeall, too, many beautiful glimpses of reality which have helped us to rise in thought when faith and courage have seemed at a low ebb. At such times it is well for us to remember the words of our beloved Way-shower, Christ Jesus, ‘‘Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”’ : From every untoward condition a spiritual lesson may be learned. It is our sacred privilege to look for blessings and to let these blessings be manifested in our experience . . . .May we, through steadfast reliance on Truth, be ever mindful to choose aright! Thus shall we glorify God, and prove our gra- titude for the abundance of good we are receiving. Then, in the words of the Psalmist, we shall say each day, This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad incest. “This is the day the Lord hath made; Be glad, give thanks, rejoice; Stand in His presence, unafraid, In praise lift up your voice. All perfect gifts are from above, And all our blessings show The amplitude of God’s dear love Which every heart may know.’’ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | Ss. & M. News “invites;ed: Shall we regiment the wages correspondence of a public nature,/of the soldier, the engineer, the but doee not hold itself, the Edi-|accountant, the munition worker, tor or Staff in any way respon-|and forget about the wages of sible for the opinions expressed.|the “captains” of industry and No letter to the Editor will be/finance, of the president of the considered for insertion unless the| munitions plant for example, who name and address of the writeris|may, with some logic, be entitled provided the Editor. Brief com-|to general's or admiral's pay, but munications are more likely to be|not in wartime, to the i 3 Utilizes New Sprinkler for Fertilizing Despite a persistent drizzle, for- ty farmers and others connected with the farming business attend- ed the irrigation field day at Mr. Mitchell's farm at Chilliwack. Mr. Mitchell's 20 acre farm is a model of productivity, his pastures are as green and luxuriant today as they were last spring. The twenty sprinklers are left In one position for eight hours, then moved to a new setting in accordance with accepted prac- tise in districts where farmers have had several years experience in sprinkler irrigation. A _ five horsepower motor and two-inch centrifugal pump supply water from Hope Slough. Most Fraser Valley farmers are familiar with the method of sprinkler irrigation judging by the amount of interest displayed in this modern development, but Mr. Mitchell,- with typical farmer in- genuity has “gone one better” and is using his equipment as a means of distributing fertilizer as wellas water. A well point has been welded upside down in the bottom of a steel oi] drum to serve as a screen. A three quarter inch pipe from the outlet side of the pump enters the drum about six inches from the bottom and supplies a stream of water with a swirling motion, Another pipe leads from the well point back to the intake side of the pump. Mixed fertilizer or lime are placed in the barrel and sufficient water is “by-passed” through the attachment to dis- solve the material and distribute it through the sprinklers. Only an hour is required to dissolve a hundred pounds of fertilizer, lea- ving ample time to wash the eq- uipment thoroughly before chang- ing the setting. Such a system of applying in- organic fertilizer means that the total plant food is carried to the roots in the most readily avail- able form, already dissolved. Ben- efit from the application of this plant food will be obtained more quickly than if rain or ‘sod mois- ture must be depended upon to create a solution useful to grow- ing grass. Perfect uniformity of distribution, no chunks difficult to dissolve and no losses by wind, plus a lot less work than usual are the dividends paid by this piece of ingenuity. FAIR PAYS WAY A preliminary financial estimate of Chilliwack’s fair indicates that while attendance fell from 5000 in 1938 to 4000, the fair board will be able to meet all current ex- penses, according to E. H. Barton, secretary-manager. J. B. Dennis Auctioneer CHILLIWACK, B.O, Telephone 5661 Sales at the Dennis Auction Barn Saturdays at 12 noon and 7:30 p.m, Poultry and Hogs, 12 noon. Cattle, not before 1 o'clock. Farm Dispersals Conducted anywhere Prize Winners At C.F.Y. Fair *DAIRY PRODUCE * |_ Dairy Butter, Ib. 1. Mrs. D.P.| |Buchanan, 2. Mrs. E. J. Trethe-| wey. Dozen Brown Eggs, 1. R. D.} Carmichael, 2, Mrs. G. F. Busby. | Dozen White Eggs, 1. Mra. D. Bu- 1. Mrs. P. Corbett. | FRUIT | APPLES—Gravenstein, 1. A. J. | Clausen, 2. H. C. Green. Wealthy, }1. Allan Knox, 2. H. C. Green. | Northern Spy, 1 S. M. Mathews, 2. Mark Jackson, Jr. ing Thomp- kins or King, 1. Allan Knox, 2. W. Winter Variety, 1. M. Allan Knox. Largest Apple, 1. . C. B._ Gilchrist. Crab Apple, 1. Mrs. C. Keeping, 2. A. J. Clausen. Plate mixed apples, 1. W. Fenn, 2. A. J. Clausen. PEARS—Clapp’s Favorite, 1. B. M. Mockford. Bartlett, 1. S. M. Matthews, 2. A. J. Clausen. A.O.V., 1. Mrs. D. Buchanan. Quince, 1. G. O. Rudge, 2. Mrs. C. Keeping. Peaches, 1. Mrs. E, Austin, 2. Mrs. M. G. Fadden. PLUMS—English Damsons, 1. Allan Knox, 2. Mrs. Jean Fraser. Yellow Egg, 1. A. A. Price. Ital- ian Prunes, 1. G. O. Rudge, 2. Al- lan Knox. Green Gage, 1. G. O. Rudge, 2. Mrs. Clausen@ A.O.V., 1, Mrs. E. J. Trethewey, 2. G. O. Rudge. Three varieties, 12 each, 2. Mrs. C. Keeping. GRAPES, BERRIES, NUTS,— Grapes, white, 1. W. Fenn. Grapes dark, 1. W. Fenn. Blackberries, 1. Mrs. Stafford, 2. Mrs. G. F. Bus- by. Walnuts, English, 1. Mrs. A. J. Clausen, 2. Mrs. D, Buchanan. Walnuts, Japanese, 1. J. Truseler A.O.V. Nuts, 1. Mrs. D. Buchanan, 2» Mrs. F. Newton. Best decorated fruit basket, 1. Mrs. Green, 2. Mrs. J. Truseler, TO IMPORT WOOL The wartime prices and trade board has announced that 750,000 pounds of wool, clean basis, would be released for export from the United Kingdom to Canada. The wool is required in Canada for the manufacture of cloth for uni- forms and other military purposes. Better a land ruined than lost. Telephone Directory Closing POSTPONED UNTIL October 16 All changes for the December issue of the Greater Vancouver and New Westminster Direct- ories must be made by this date. Owing to various delays and changes arising out of present conditions beyond our control, it has been deemed advisable, in the public interest, to post- pone the closing of the direc- tory until October 16. The new directory will there- fore come into use at midnight December 2, BRITISH COLUMBIA TELEPHONE CO. considered for publication. which they are wont to receive out of all proportion to their con- tribution to the national Editor, A.S.&M. News, Dear Sir: Your editorial comment on the uestion of rates of pay for sol- jers and munition workers rais- es an interesting point, which, if pursued, to its logical conclusion, will obtain a very wide range of support from patriotic and think- ing citizens. One would hope that such a suggestion will not end in idle talk. Veterans have not in- frequently been accused of being “burned ‘up” about questions that a@re not generally considered or- thodox, and it is gratifying to find eonsidered endorsation of at least one that is accepted as sound. Like the they too are privileged to serve their country at home “in comparative safety and comfort”. If the progressive newspapers and other mUpDOK aA of equaliza- tion of wartime burden and ef- fort can succeed in this war, in diverting some of the emotional, martial zeal into channels of cold reason and toward a genuinely co- operative spirit in the whole na- tion, then a certain lasting good may be accomplished that Obviously no fair-minded and|to develop in the last pe patriotic ‘citizen would restrict/for jt is not inconceivabe Bes regimentation of a living Wage] policy which was cons(dered right for just one class of worker whose /and “workable in wartime, could sphere is to serve their country|be just in peacetime w! en ha at home rather than in the 1r-linstead of devoting thee tier ing line. The Dominion Govern-lergies to cutting e@arh other's ment has indeed already destg-|throats, go about the busi Hi Ho, Phone 52 Oe, its off to feed we go ! Feed B&K Hi-Flow Dairy Mash or B&K Utility Mash and you will get the best from your milch cows, at the Lowest Possible Cost, . B. & K. Milling Co.. Lia. Hi Ho, G. Peardon, Local Man RTO OO LOLOLOLOLOA, OSSOSOOOS Mated various classes of vocation- | getting along with éach me on a) pursuits which it wishes to|There are some who ‘thi nk Avoid disrupting for military pur-| peacetime is as importent as eas Poses. I take it that the argu-|time Ment of the Chilliwack veteran.) pjease tet me congfatulate you Which you endorse, would be that|on the stand you appear to have Bo worker should reap an unduly % le taken, and to express the hope hi Betis Taking METI thts that you will have the opportunity to support action as well as cas- Bloody and brutal Nazism, ual remarks, The question is one Veterans who have consistently} which the people of Canada are @dvoosted conscription of wealth 4&5 well as manpower in the time ef war, will welcome the support <2 progressive press, as indic cK n The News and The Pro- 7 i Breas editorial columns, [If ihe pbbotatahdy Bg muegestion is motivated by more # perfectly capable of resolving in a democratic and equitable way when they put their minds to it Morison baat the time-honored custom of| “I'm afraid your son will be in in © man in Overalls, you 2 # @hould readily be able to tak you the hospital for a jong time “Have you seen his doctor?” “No, I've seen his nurse.” @enuineness of this patriotic zeal When the obvious question is ask- Insurance {iy Reliable Companies. 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